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On Thursday 25 August, during level four lockdown. KCDC intends to hold a council meeting. At this meeting they are voting to do away with the Waikanae Community board and the Waikanae Ward and combine Paraparaumu and Waikanae into one big ward. Its Gerrymandering at its best, and guess what … View moreOn Thursday 25 August, during level four lockdown. KCDC intends to hold a council meeting. At this meeting they are voting to do away with the Waikanae Community board and the Waikanae Ward and combine Paraparaumu and Waikanae into one big ward. Its Gerrymandering at its best, and guess what folks, they 're doing it all by zoom.
Parliament is not sitting during level four, but of course KCDC is so special they can hold a meeting. So they are going to vote on doing away with the local government services for a town where over half the people are aged over 60 and it is estimated that a large proportion of these residents either don't have zoom or don't know how to use it Still others may not be comfortable using zoom in a formal meeting setting. This is about as inequitable as it gets.
If they had an ounce of integrity they would cancel this meeting. They are well aware of the inequity. As the Chief Executive sneered during the June 24 meeting regarding a councilor joining the meeting via zoom: "if he hasn't got the technology, he cant participate".
Holding the meeting via zoom seriously restricts the ability of Waikanae residents to participate in important decisions about their local government representation. I urge everyone to email their ward and district wide Councillors and express your disapproval of this action. Email the Mayor too. I really think they have gone too far this time.
I suspect this will lead to yet another complaint to the ombudsman about this council and this time we will consider a request for a full review of council activities. This council is not fit to govern.
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This is not a drill, Wellington 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View moreThis is not a drill, Wellington 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.
What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!
Dear neighbours,
We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you … View moreDear neighbours,
We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you have on hand or useful gardening hacks using just what you have at home already without going to the shops.
It doesn't have to be a big idea - just something like growing spring onions from the base or sprouting avocado seeds to make a houseplant. Send your tips and ideas to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz and we'll publish the best ideas in NZ Gardener.
Make sure you include your full name and address - only your name and the region you live in will be published but if we use your tip we will send you a free copy of the magazine.
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Dear neighbours,
Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.
Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.
"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it … View morePhotographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.
"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it doesn’t occur to them to be afraid. They have no armour on their personalities. If they were humans they would help you change your tyre and laugh about the experience.
They will stand on your shoes if you sit too long. And rummage inquiringly while you unpack your pack. I read once that the open-hearted will inherit the Earth. I hope it’s true – that it is better to be possibly hurt than hardened. But the open-hearted are often preyed upon by the ambitious. It might be why the robin is at risk and declining – he’s just a little too trusting of those that would eat him. Bushy Park, July 2021."
What does this conjure up for you? Someone who is down and out, scruffy, sleeping rough. Teenagers kicked out of home or running away from abuse etc in their home. Drug users.
This is not who we are. Sound familiar.
Homeless people are families who cannot afford the rent so have several options. … View moreWhat does this conjure up for you? Someone who is down and out, scruffy, sleeping rough. Teenagers kicked out of home or running away from abuse etc in their home. Drug users.
This is not who we are. Sound familiar.
Homeless people are families who cannot afford the rent so have several options.
* Share a house with others so the house is cramped . Yes there are families living with families in a three bedroom house. This means that a family is living in one bedroom but sharing kitchen, bathroom, living areas etc.
* They are sleeping in their car
* They have managed to find emergency accommodation and some of these people have been there for a year and no expectation of finding a place in the near future
* They are in transitional housing but are only there for 13 weeks. This may or may not be extended
* The family is broken up and spread around several houses so that the children have a bed and a
roof over their head
Homeless people are older ones who have had to move out of their rentals because the owner wants to put family members in there. Or raise the rent. Or need to do renovations to make the house a healthy home
There is bound to be other categories and reasons of homelessness. Being homeless has affected people of all ages from young to older people
Homeless people do not make a fuss because that would put what accommodation they have at risk. They live in substandard housing and do not say anything because again they put themselves at risk
But it is time we all made a stand and have our voices heard. There is no shame to being homeless.
9 times out of 10 it has been something completely out of your hands. Every New Zealander has the right to accommodation.
What are the basic human rights in NZ?
Social, cultural and economic rights include the right to participate in culture, the right to work, the right to an adequate standard of living ..........
The rate of homelessness is rising while accommodation is not getting any better but worse as landlords sell off their rentals and no homes like we used to have such as State Housing.
ITS TIME WE ALL SPOKE UP AND MADE A STAND TO STOP THIS CONTINUING.
Watch this space, more is to come
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Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell… View moreHave you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell us what you have been watching?
I would like to thank the person or people that found my mother’s beloved cat Cindii in their swimming pool.
She obviously tried to have a drink slipped in and tragically drowned.
You didn’t just throw her in the bin but delivered her to the Raumati Beach Vets where we were able to retrieve … View moreI would like to thank the person or people that found my mother’s beloved cat Cindii in their swimming pool.
She obviously tried to have a drink slipped in and tragically drowned.
You didn’t just throw her in the bin but delivered her to the Raumati Beach Vets where we were able to retrieve her.
Thank you.
Kia Ora neighbours,
My friend and I are looking for a Pa Harakeke of Muka, that you would be happy for us to Harvest from. My friend is on a Raranga course and about to start a Rapaki (Cape) which requires muka. With all the harakeke on the Kapiti Coast, we have been unable to find a supply. Made … View moreKia Ora neighbours,
My friend and I are looking for a Pa Harakeke of Muka, that you would be happy for us to Harvest from. My friend is on a Raranga course and about to start a Rapaki (Cape) which requires muka. With all the harakeke on the Kapiti Coast, we have been unable to find a supply. Made more difficult to search due to Lockdown.
Cathedral Cove Naturals Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates up to and including 21/10/2021 of its Cathedral Cove Naturals brand Chocolate Coconut Yoghurt due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). The dark chocolate used in the product contains milk. People with a milk allergy or … View moreCathedral Cove Naturals Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates up to and including 21/10/2021 of its Cathedral Cove Naturals brand Chocolate Coconut Yoghurt due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). The dark chocolate used in the product contains milk. People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you are not allergic or intolerant to milk, this recall does not affect you.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View moreAll regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.
Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.
To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.
Hullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people … View moreHullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people who run it. If possible, please post a picture.
Click on Read More to read a Stuff story from earlier this year on the importance of the local dairy.
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