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I’ve realized that I have probably been lulled into a false sense of security in recent years over the way local government is administered in Kapiti. I assumed we had a steady hand on the tiller in our current Mayor. However, the opposition to our recycling centre closing has opened up a whole… View moreI’ve realized that I have probably been lulled into a false sense of security in recent years over the way local government is administered in Kapiti. I assumed we had a steady hand on the tiller in our current Mayor. However, the opposition to our recycling centre closing has opened up a whole other, bigger, can of worms. The Mayor does not have his hand on the tiller at all. The Chief Executive, a salaried, non-elected staff member with no electoral accountability, is running the show. As anyone who has done Political Science 101 knows, ”he who controls the agenda controls the process”. Nothing goes on the council agenda without the approval of the Chief Executive.
Community representation is no longer possible. A pre-prepared staff report must accompany any notice of motion put before the council. If the staff don’t like it, there is no motion on the agenda. It is all through the Long Term Plan if you care to have a look. Each activity has a staff recommendation attached to it and the action is decided on the basis of this report. What do the staff recommend? Basically they say that the action is recommended because they say so. Evidence based decision making has also gone out the door along with the democratic process.
Representation is denied. Community Boards who attempt to put a motion on the council agenda are told by the Chief Executive that it cannot go ahead because there is no pre-prepared staff report and/or the item is not relevant for the community board to discuss. Just what the process is for obtaining a pre-prepared report from the staff is unclear. There does not appear to be any framework for doing so.
One community board whose notice of motion was rejected sought redress from the Ombudsman only to have the request itself rejected. Why? Because the first thing the Ombudsman did was send the request to the Chief Executive. It’s created a barrage of mixed metaphors; the tail is wagging the dog, the fox is in charge of the henhouse and the ship is headed for the rocks. Democracy as we know it in Kapiti is dead. This is serious stuff. As one colleague, a former high ranking diplomat has commented “Its most disconcerting”
Disconcerting indeed. Question is, what can we do about it?
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This is a lovely hand knitted jersey (size 14)
It is in very good condition.
I don't know if it is pure wool or a wool blend.
We are a smoke and pet free home.
Garment steamer with 1 litre water tank. Suitable for tap water.
Continuous steaming for up to 30 minutes.
There is no garment hanger with the steamer.
Mum has dementia and can no longer play.
Full set of 144 tiles and 4 blank tiles.
There are 6 dice and 4 superior quality, wooden racks.
Also included a well-worn copy of "The Mahjong Player's Companion" by P. A. Thompson & B. Maloney.
All those eligible should be, must be vaccinated against Covid 19. It is the only way out of this mess.
Compulsory/mandatory vaccinations will come eventually I am sure at least in many occupations and industries.
A legitimate vaccination and covid tested passport will be issued eventually and … View moreAll those eligible should be, must be vaccinated against Covid 19. It is the only way out of this mess.
Compulsory/mandatory vaccinations will come eventually I am sure at least in many occupations and industries.
A legitimate vaccination and covid tested passport will be issued eventually and will need to be produced for entry to many places and transport.
The weight of believeable science and proof of success of covid vaccines are too great to deny any further.
Let's help each other (neighbourly) and ourselves by getting vaccinated. We have the best vaccine on the "market" and it's available free. It will combat to an effective degree all the known strains of the virus.
I have 80% of a sheet left over from a job that is yours for $30
2015 x 1200. 9mm.
To view it see Placemakers www.placemakers.co.nz...
Bruce 027 385 3798, Waikanae
The Hutt Valley Horticultural Society and Wellington Bonsai Club are hosting a spring show at the Lower Hutt Event Centre, on the first weekend of September. It promises to be a great blast of spring colour, for those that love daffodils, camellias, bonsai and more.
Hello, Kapiti Folks and Happy Friday the 13th to you.
I'm here to give a shoutout to Graeme and his firm: Habitation NZ Ltd. I contacted Graeme recently to water-blast my driveway and pebblecrete patio areas. What a difference 9 hours makes. All the grime, mold-slick, and dirt vanished … View moreHello, Kapiti Folks and Happy Friday the 13th to you.
I'm here to give a shoutout to Graeme and his firm: Habitation NZ Ltd. I contacted Graeme recently to water-blast my driveway and pebblecrete patio areas. What a difference 9 hours makes. All the grime, mold-slick, and dirt vanished thanks to Graeme and his vast efforts. I cannot thank Graeme enough. Water-blasting is only one of many that Graeme will tackle. Here is his website: www.habitation.co.nz...
New Zealand is a guitar culture and Kapiti guitar lovers of all ages will welcome a special
visitor to Paekakariki on Sunday 15 August.
Matthew Marshall is one of the finest classical guitarists in the Southern Hemisphere.
Acclaimed by the Dominion Post as "...a guitarist of superb … View moreNew Zealand is a guitar culture and Kapiti guitar lovers of all ages will welcome a special
visitor to Paekakariki on Sunday 15 August.
Matthew Marshall is one of the finest classical guitarists in the Southern Hemisphere.
Acclaimed by the Dominion Post as "...a guitarist of superb technical accomplishment and a musician of perception and style", Marshall's performing career spans more than 35 years and two thousand performances across four continents.
He is passionate about contemporary music, especially by New Zealand composers and has commissioned or premiered more than 50 chamber and orchestral works for guitar.
Marshall works across a range of musical styles and genres and in addition to performing with world-ranked orchestras such as the Berlin Chamber Orchestra and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has worked with artists such as Dame Kate Harcourt and Sir John Trimmer and jazz musicians including Rodger Fox and others. He has recorded thirteen albums for solo guitar and has been a finalist in the Best Classical Artist category of the 2020 Aotearoa Music Awards.
A respected academic musician as well as a performer, he is currently Professor of Music and Head of IDEAschool at the Eastern Institute of Technology in Napier.
His appearance in Paekakariki will be the final one of a road trip covering 12 towns from Dunedin to Auckland. He enjoys coming to the Kapiti Coast - this will be his fourth appearance at a Mulled Wine Concert - and audiences here will enjoy his relaxed and friendly performing style.
His programme will cover music from eight countries and includes classics such as a Bach Prelude and a Pastorale from Benvenuto Terzi as well as some dynamic new music, from contemporary classisists and electronic experimentalists such as Milton Mermikides, Stephan Rak and Mario Gangi.
Matthew's uncle, famous ballet dancer and artist Sir Jon Trimmer will exhibit his paintings at the concert.
Paekakariki Memorial Hall, 96 The Parade, Paekakariki.
2:30 PM on Sunday 15 August 2021
Tickets $30 adults (students $15). Door sales $35
Online sales: marygow@gmail.com Tel: 021 101 9609
Info: www.mulledwineconcerts.com... or like us on FaceBook: Mulled Wine Concerts.
Ticket outlets: Magpie Paremata, 99 Mana Esplanade; Moby Dickens Bookshop, Paraparaumu Beach; Jenoa, 2 Mahara Place, Waikanae
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