foxton news is brought to you by the team at Horowhenua Mail
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
It was often harder to pry parents away from their children at the school gate, rather than the o…
Ferraris and other exotic cars will be taking over Shannon this February. The Supercheap Auto Spect…
There's growing confidence a film museum in Foxton can be spared its end credits, but the uncertain …
JONO'S SERVE: OK, so I may have got it wrong about Roger Federer's chances at the Australian Open…
The John Plumtree era begins in earnest for the Hurricanes this weekend. The Hurricanes' campaign g…
Wild mussels could soon be on the menu for divers in the Marlborough Sounds as an effort to replenis…
The John Plumtree era begins in earnest for the Hurricanes this weekend. The Hurricanes' campaign g…
A family who were among the first settlers in Feilding want their 140-year association with the town…
A ratepayer cash injection has put a smile on the faces of Taihape children. The Rangitīkei Distri…
We are currently on the lookout for more volunteers at Palmerston North Hospital! If you would like to lend a hand or know of someone who might be interested, find out how you can help at:
Ferraris and other exotic cars will be taking over Shannon this February. The Supercheap Auto Spect…
Horowhenua ratepayers are increasingly paying for the consequences of debt levels at Horowhenua District Council that have climbed to $100 million or $3000 per resident.
Explaining the debt level included in Bancorp Treasury Services December 2018 report Council's chief financial officer Doug… View moreHorowhenua ratepayers are increasingly paying for the consequences of debt levels at Horowhenua District Council that have climbed to $100 million or $3000 per resident.
Explaining the debt level included in Bancorp Treasury Services December 2018 report Council's chief financial officer Doug Law said $68 million was spent on essential and community services, $9 million on property and $25 million on a category referred to as "Other activities."
Over the next 20 year Council's Long Term Plan (LTP) 2018-2038 estimates, "The total capital and operational expenditure for water supply, wastewater, storm water and land transport is expected to be approximately $1.9 billion"
No funding has been set aside in the LTP for a much needed new water source and storage reservoir, estimated to cost $35 million and about $100 million respectively.
According to the LTP, "Renewals and growth are estimated to cost $131.2 million over the next 20 years."
Ratepayers also face big increases – between $2000 and $3000 - in annual rates within the next ten years due to zoning changes and LTP intention to build water and waste water plants in rural residential areas set aside for land and property development in the Horowhenua Growth Strategy 2040 including Ohau, Waitarere and Manakau.
Last year Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced plans to overhaul legislation governing the delivery of water, waste water and storm water services in recognition of the, "critical funding and capability challenges."
As part of legislative changes Mrs Mahuta also wants to re-introduce the ability of councils to collect development contributions for "social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of communities" as well as essential infrastructure.
One Council project’s that could benefit from legislative changes allowing the collection of development contributions for social and cultural well-being includes an ambitious Levin Town Centre Strategy which, the strategy states, “no Council funding has been set aside for.”
Council collected development contributions between 2006 and 2015 for essential infrastructure services but voted against reintroducing them in November last year due to legislative changes proposed by the Government.
Council’s Group Manager Corporate Services Mark Lester said, "these factors create an uncertain policy environment for making changes to Council’s Revenue and Financing Policy."
Instead, the Council has stated an intention to continue increasing rates above the inflation rate until 2023, "to ensure a balanced operating budget."
The Council has also increased its debt limit from 175 percent to 195 percent of revenue to, "ensure that Council can handle the proposed $84 million worth of growth projects and..for disaster recovery."
Trek to Transform Young Lives.
In April of this year, Kanoa Lloyd and the Graeme Dingle Foundation will be taking on a challenge and trekking through Vietnam to raise funds for the school based programmes the Foundation runs.
They're searching for a team to join them on this trip of a … View moreTrek to Transform Young Lives.
In April of this year, Kanoa Lloyd and the Graeme Dingle Foundation will be taking on a challenge and trekking through Vietnam to raise funds for the school based programmes the Foundation runs.
They're searching for a team to join them on this trip of a lifetime that will do so much to help our tamariki. If an 11 day trip through the exquisite Vietnamese country side sounds appealing to you - why not join Trek to Transform Young Lives and help kiwi kids along the way.
To find out more visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...
www.youtube.com...
Unsure what these are worth so asking for offers. Best over $50 gets them. Picture depicts sample. 12 original labels such as Trojan, Dragon, Horse,Dynamic, Cactus, Attack. This is a unique opportunity to own this collection. Can call or text me 021 182 9114
Check out my garden blog - where I share tips and tricks as I try to be as self-sufficient as possible in a sustainable and natural way with little or no financial outlay - on an average-sized section in Mangaore Village, Shannon.
amangaorevillagegarden.blogspot.com...
Take a photo tour of my … View moreCheck out my garden blog - where I share tips and tricks as I try to be as self-sufficient as possible in a sustainable and natural way with little or no financial outlay - on an average-sized section in Mangaore Village, Shannon.
amangaorevillagegarden.blogspot.com...
Take a photo tour of my garden and learn how to make your own soil, mulch, fertilizer, garden paths, weedmat, teeny weeny greenhouses and more - all for free!
It won't cost much at all to feed yourself all year round, and you'll have fun doing it.
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…
