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June 1, 2023
Last night Horowhenua District Council voted unanimously in favour of an "average" total rates increase of 7 percent.
Council's organisation performance group manager Jacinta Straker said the total dollar increase averages out to 9.1 percent after the growth rate … View moreJune 1, 2023
Last night Horowhenua District Council voted unanimously in favour of an "average" total rates increase of 7 percent.
Council's organisation performance group manager Jacinta Straker said the total dollar increase averages out to 9.1 percent after the growth rate is included.
Mayor Bernie Wanden said, "Our community can be reassured we deliberated well. Discussions were robust and a range of views demonstrated. [Everyone] came with an open mind and were prepared to listen."
Coupled with a vote by Council not to introduce general rating on Capital Value, many residents will be sighing with relief. General rating will instead continue to be rated on Land Value.
The majority of submitters on Council's proposed amendments to the 20 Year Long Term Plan and Annual Plan (2023-2024) said they were potentially facing rates increases of between 12 and 30 percent if general rating on Capital Value had been introduced.
An historic, and unanimous, decision was also made to keep Levin Landfill closed and develop the site for alternative purposes to raise revenue.
Decisions on how to generate an income from the site will be determined by Council's Waste Management and Minimisation bylaw.
Revenue raising ideas discussed in the LTP consultation document include using the site for cleanfill collection or as a native plant nursery, resource recovery park or regional processing facility for organic or construction and demolition material.
The Environment Ministry estimates up to 50 percent of waste in Aotearoa (New Zealand), "comes from construction and demolition."
Hamilton City Council and New Plymouth Council are the only two council's in the country that have adopted Waste Management and Minimisation bylaws requiring all building consent applicants to submit a site waste plan.
Council also unanimously voted in favour of increasing the budget by $75 million to upgrade the water infrastructure - including installing water meters across the district to every household connected to Council's water supply.
Mayor Wanden said, "This decision today is about getting the basics right. The reality is we have to be prepared growth coming our way. We know our infrastructure is under pressure. We are doing the right thing."
He said there had been very little negative feedback about Council's plans to install water meters district-wide.
"I think they know water is a taonga," he said.
Council also voted in favour of increasing Development Contributions, paid by land and property developers towards infrastructure costs, and endorsing changes to the Development Contributions policy.
A proposal to reduce community grants and community group funding by $200,000 or 0.4 percent of the budget was defeated by 8 votes to 5.
The decisions will be formally adopted on 28 June, 2023.
Celebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to … View moreCelebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to vote for your favourites and show them you appreciate what they do!
Hand held vacuum new , these sell for over $100 , just want the space it’s occupying, for quick sale $45 .
We are looking for new members for our mens group. We meet in Otaki every fortnight on a tuesday at 7pm. We offer support and discussion about mens issues, relationships, addictions, family of origon issues and many more topics. If you are interested and want to learn more contact Brendan … View moreWe are looking for new members for our mens group. We meet in Otaki every fortnight on a tuesday at 7pm. We offer support and discussion about mens issues, relationships, addictions, family of origon issues and many more topics. If you are interested and want to learn more contact Brendan (06)3648205 in the evening and leave a message if I am not home. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Good quality bike rack for sale, has had very little use. Comes with Allan key supplied with rack when purchased. It can be picked up from Raumati Beach.
Peter Scott Mob: 021 870 948
Heading into a cooler wetter time of year its time to think about those garden projects, so if needing native plants, please contact us and make an appointment to view!
We have a wide range available at all sorts of sizes.
Some of our 5cm pot seedling specials...
Phormium Tenax seedlings - 5cm… View moreHeading into a cooler wetter time of year its time to think about those garden projects, so if needing native plants, please contact us and make an appointment to view!
We have a wide range available at all sorts of sizes.
Some of our 5cm pot seedling specials...
Phormium Tenax seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Ake Ake Seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Griselinia littoralis (Kapuka) - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20 (Ideal for hedging)
Cabbage Trees, (cordyline australis) 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Manuka: 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Some of the other plants we have in stock - Lemonwood, Ngaio, Kanuka, Manuka (standard white, red, and burgundy flowering trees in stock), Toe toe (dwarf and full size), Dwarf flaxes, Nikau Palms, Poa Cita, Renga Renga, various Carex, coastal Kowhai, Kahikatea, Kauri
Want something else in natives..please ask.
Make an appointment to visit now if wanting to view the above!
FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery (Paraparaumu) with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes, shrubs and grasses.
Please phone to arrange a visit: 0274 933 626 (Appointment required, most days we are around so let us know)
Extend the boundaries of the garden season by making your own cloche protected in Resene paints.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
We would love for you to join us at our Friday night opening, or over the Saturday/Sunday of the event, to view our latest work. See poster for details.
Contact Neil to enquire further
02102451499
Citizens Advice Kapiti volunteers are delighted to have our community lawyers from the first Tuesday in the month, starting Tuesday 6th June at 10am. Please ring 04 237 6811 if you would like a face-to-face appointment.
It is not Friday but this image and words from Louise Thomas is too good to ignore.
"Wallace resented being called a cattle egret, he'd never stood on the back of a cow in his life. He was an inner city sports field bird, and preferred his worms with a hint of petroleum and sprinkled … View moreIt is not Friday but this image and words from Louise Thomas is too good to ignore.
"Wallace resented being called a cattle egret, he'd never stood on the back of a cow in his life. He was an inner city sports field bird, and preferred his worms with a hint of petroleum and sprinkled with NPK fertiliser. Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis), Wellington College No 1 field on Sunday. Bird #43 in 2023."
Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, … View moreAnti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, having heat pumps set to lower than 21°C, cold laundry washes and having showers of less than five minutes.
Vote in our poll and share what you think of these energy-saving tips below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
The 28-year-old mum to a four-month old is so desperate she is seriously considering pulling the rest of her healthy teeth from her upper mouth to be outfitted with dentures. That option is much cheaper than getting root canal surgery.
She's started a give-a-little page after some wonderful … View moreThe 28-year-old mum to a four-month old is so desperate she is seriously considering pulling the rest of her healthy teeth from her upper mouth to be outfitted with dentures. That option is much cheaper than getting root canal surgery.
She's started a give-a-little page after some wonderful readers of The Post offered to help.
Come along to our Demo Day and check us out. All the different crafts will be in action.
If you are interested in joining, one subscription will enable you to belong to one or all of our craft groups.
1 wrought iron planter 1wrought iron stand must be picked 3 leslie grove waikanae contact number 02109028872
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