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TO THOSE OF YOU WHO THINK WE SHOULD 'LET THE EXPERTS' GET ON WITH IT
Faulting people for exercising their right to demand transparency and accountability from the people we elect and pay for with our rates, is a form of self disenfranchisement, a giving up of your rights.
… View moreTO THOSE OF YOU WHO THINK WE SHOULD 'LET THE EXPERTS' GET ON WITH IT
Faulting people for exercising their right to demand transparency and accountability from the people we elect and pay for with our rates, is a form of self disenfranchisement, a giving up of your rights.
Demanding information, transparency and accountability is exactly what we all should be doing, everyone of us whatever our opinions. It is a responsibility of all of us in society to do so.
It is called democracy, it is critical that we hold those in power, especially those we are taxed to govern us, to account.
A badly conceived and not really researched 'Philosophical Trend' and a new Library Manager also paid for by our rates, our public servant, doing a 'new broom' thing, by downgrading the Library.
No sorting into genre - less person hours, less persons employed by the Library. No icon on bindings, a saving there, as staff don't have to apply them and don't need them any more to facilitate sorting into genre before shelving, time and wages saved. Money to be used elsewhere (astro turf)?
Now we have many people, ratepayers, not liking their Library experience for a variety of valid reasons due to the changes, feeling alienated, we haven't changed the Library changed, we are due a review which I for one, will look forward to attending.
I always encourage anyone who has any point of view to not just say it on social media and think it is picked up by politicians, central or local government, you are wrong.
Unless you contact and comment to them directly, you don't get counted.
Whatever your point of view, express it to your elected representatives directly.
Make your voice heard where your vote matters.
They interpret your silence as permission, and that you are OK with how things are going.
A "draconian" bylaw in Upper Hutt is putting the safety of sex workers at risk, says Dame Catherine …
Wet weather incoming - check your drains!
We're expecting some not so great weather over the next few days, so now is a good time to check and clear your gutters and drains, as blockages here can cause major issues.
Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.
First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!
As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the … View moreOver the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.
First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!
As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the amazing opportunity to explore Vietnam and help kids across Aotearoa at the same time. "We can all learn to believe what we have inside is greater than the things that stand in front of us, but we need to teach our kids this, we are not necessarily born thinking that way."
To find out more about Dee and how you can support her in this worthy cause visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...
Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times in Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston.
MetService meteorologist Rob Kerr said this week's weather was a "significant' event, and a bit change from the calm conditions of the past week. Keep updated here
The Remutaka Hill Rd section of State Highway 2 has reopened after a car fire spread to neighbouring…
On Sunday 17th at 10.15am I went to my Library, knowing that there would not be genre separation.
I thought I could at least send an important (to me) email – ummm! NO the network wasn't working, (never genre or internet problems in the 18months I have been going to Lower Hutt Memorial … View moreOn Sunday 17th at 10.15am I went to my Library, knowing that there would not be genre separation.
I thought I could at least send an important (to me) email – ummm! NO the network wasn't working, (never genre or internet problems in the 18months I have been going to Lower Hutt Memorial Library), is Upper Hutt a part of the 21st Century?
No genre sections, in Upper Hutt - but they have a genre display area.
What is that? Either genre matters or it doesn't! I see this at the very least as an admission that people need to, want to and do identify books by genre!
I am inclining toward the thought that the Library Manager, Marion Read and the Council are now trying to prove their point, rather than engaging with, listening to, including or serving the citizens of our city. With no demonstrable research, no clear data, no community engagement, they are downgrading our Library by stealth!
I, like many others who for variety of sensory reasons , are still excluded from our Library.
None of us were complaining before the change – all of us were able to find and withdraw our choice of books. The Library met everyones needs.
Many since Feb 2017 have commented on their individual difficulties with the “philosophical trend' on both neighbourly and Facebook - these comments have been collected and collated and I can send a copy of it to anyone new standing for Mayor or Council who cares to show an interest. Those that do so will get my vote.
WHY WE DON'T KNOW WHATS HAPPENING UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE?
For the Mayor to say that meeting times, agenda etc are publicly available and it is up to us to keep up with every committee in case there is an item of interest or concern to us, is disingenuous.
To infer that if we don't turn up to the meeting, we don't care enough, is an insult. Insulting to all those who don't have, mobility, the internet, and insulting to all those differently able people out there who can't readily access information, many of who are ratepayers or Library members. Council don't mind taking their rates!
Once upon a time the Leader had a Journalist attend all council meetings, who then reported items of community interest or concern via the Leader to all our community BEFORE it happened. That gap has not been filled. The Mayor and Council like us to be mushrooms!
Good ethical Journalism is a cornerstone of democracy. The bridge between those of power and authority and those of us who have paid taxes or rates, to whom we have corporately devolved our collective power to them to represent us.
So whose interests does the LEADER serve? It is not our community interests. It is nothing more than a advertorial notice board. Yet another example of offshore exploitation!
I am not quite sure what function the Editor has, perhaps a degree in cut and paste techniques?
The people of Upper Hutt deserve better and to be represented, to be engaged with and consulted over such fundamental changes, not as happens now which is a fait accompli!
Update: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:
Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: … View moreUpdate: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:
Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: Whangaparaoa
The Neighbourly Team will send out your t-shirts to you.
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Hey Neighbourly!
Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019 has kicked off and to celebrate all things "Neighbourly" we would like to give away the last of our shirts, designed by Kiwis. All you need to do is like or thank this post and you will go into the draw.
We hope your planning is going well for your NDA events! Make sure you register your event at our website.
(Please note that we only have XL sizes available but don't be put off - oversized t-shirts are awesome)
This couch is great for in a small lounge. It may open out into a bed or to put your feet up, but unsure if this function still works.
In reasonably good condition except one hole underneath the fabric on one arm and a few marks & stains. This doesn't affect the overall use of the couch. … View moreThis couch is great for in a small lounge. It may open out into a bed or to put your feet up, but unsure if this function still works.
In reasonably good condition except one hole underneath the fabric on one arm and a few marks & stains. This doesn't affect the overall use of the couch. Come get a bargain at only $10. You are most welcome to view before you take away. Arrange a time and day with me please.
Need it gone as we are moving.
We are moving so this needs to go. Suits the purpose of having a comfortable chair in the lounge. It does has a rip on one of the arms and you can cover up with a chair cover or throw. This one I will include for free if someone takes this away with them
FREE
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