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1789 days ago

UUPPER HUTT LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS- COUNCILLORS

Jan from Ebdentown

I have been engaging with Mayor and Council since 2017 in relation to the changes made to our Library.
My opinions are based on actual, factual, events and personal experiences, all of which are documented and were explained at length in my posts on Neighbourly/Facebook or
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I have been engaging with Mayor and Council since 2017 in relation to the changes made to our Library.
My opinions are based on actual, factual, events and personal experiences, all of which are documented and were explained at length in my posts on Neighbourly/Facebook or
www.publiclibrarytrends.blogspot.co.nz... from Feb 2017 and if read should answer any questions as to why I feel the way I do.

COUNCILLORS
I first contacted each of my/our elected representatives by email on the 24/4/17 the last time 1/8/17
I will not contact them on this issue again, I am now going to research all my lawful options on how to redress this situation and hold to account, those Councillors who are standing for re election, in light of their failure and repeated refusal to keep faith with their oaths to engage with us or willingly represent us, which is what ratepayers elect them for and pay them to do!
Another tactic has been to deny us a Review of the Library. Why? What is being hidden? What are they afriad of if they acting in good faith? Where is accountability for how and what they spend our money on? On how they justify their pay?
Councillors who are ignoring me/us or negating and ratepayers concerns regarding the Library are, Chris Carson, John Gwilliam, Glenn McArthur, Paul Lambert, Dave Wheeler and Blair Griffiths.

Despite the fact they have sworn to engage with ratepayers, to represent ratepayers and to facilitate the democratic process by helping ratepayers access their Council by assisting ratepayers navigate the process to present their concerns to Council. Whether they agree with the ratepayers concerns or not, whether they like the ratepayer or not.

Do you want to elect and pay people to represent your interests when they feel they can ignore you and refuse to do their sworn duty? They are in dereliction of their duty!!

If they can do it to me/us they can and will do it to you!

They fail themselves when they are misleading, dishonest, redirect us or think because a non-elected Council person is dealing with us, that they needn’t bother.

Local Government Act 2002
Public Act 2002 No 84
Date of assent 24 December 2002
2014 (2014 No 55).
Part 2
Purpose of local government, and role and powers of local

1790 days ago

New rules take effect for rental property market

Paul Reporter from Stuff

This week the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 took effect, bringing in a raft of changes for tenants and landlords.

Here's what it means for renters and landlords.

To read more, click here.

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1790 days ago

Fancy setting FIRE to your mortgage?

enableMe - Financial Personal Trainers - Wellington

We know the feeling – and financial guru and founder of enableMe Hannah McQueen can show you how!

Come along to one of her seminars in Wellington on Tuesday 10 September and learn how to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest, get mortgage-free FAST, grow your wealth and sort your … View more
We know the feeling – and financial guru and founder of enableMe Hannah McQueen can show you how!

Come along to one of her seminars in Wellington on Tuesday 10 September and learn how to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest, get mortgage-free FAST, grow your wealth and sort your retirement.

Tickets start at just $15, but make sure you use the code ‘wgtn’ to get 50% OFF when you book your tickets here.

Now is the time to make progress, so do not miss this seminar!

See you there!
Find out more

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1790 days ago

⚠OUTAGE⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

UPDATE 9.54PM

Apologies for the delay in update, we've had a few access issues with our social media platforms.

The outage is likely to continue until midnight due to the depth of the pipe and other services requiring additional health and safety measures.

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Due to a mains burst, … View more
UPDATE 9.54PM

Apologies for the delay in update, we've had a few access issues with our social media platforms.

The outage is likely to continue until midnight due to the depth of the pipe and other services requiring additional health and safety measures.

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Due to a mains burst, customers in Black Rock Road in Newlands are currently without water. We have crews out working to resolve the issue.

Water is expected to be back on by 8pm - however we will update this post if this changes.

1791 days ago

What's the value of my property?

Garry Tranter from Price My House for Free Limited

Sometimes you just want to know what your property is worth without having a real estate professional visit your house.

The appraisal may be for insurance, a bank appraisal, or just because you are curious about the value of your home.

This is a free property appraisal carried out online by … View more
Sometimes you just want to know what your property is worth without having a real estate professional visit your house.

The appraisal may be for insurance, a bank appraisal, or just because you are curious about the value of your home.

This is a free property appraisal carried out online by handpicked area experts using a comparative market analysis (CMA) system.

The more information you provide the more accurate our area specialists can be.

To find out more go to www.pricemyhouseforfree.co.nz...

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1791 days ago

Poll: Should vaping ads be banned?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected … View more
Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected clampdown on how alternatives to smoking can be advertised.

To read more, click here.

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Should vaping ads be banned?
  • 87% Yes
    87% Complete
  • 13% No
    13% Complete
2049 votes
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1791 days ago

King Lion Hall Mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

Hi all
The next market in the Lion's hall will be this coming Saturday (31st) 8-11am. There will be alot of new stuff on sale as well as the usual favourites such as plants and citrus fruit. Come along and have a browse.
Enquires to Brian on 5264059

1791 days ago

The dates for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2020 have been announced! ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Looking forward to celebrating our wonderful communities across the country with all of you from 27 March to 5 of April.

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1791 days ago

Tawa Watermain Renewal

The Team from Wellington Water

We are getting under way with replacing a watermain pipe in Duncan Street, Tawa. This work will take about 20 weeks from 28 August 2019 to Mid-January 2020. Hours of work will generally be 7am-6pm Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays worked if necessary. The construction work will largely be … View moreWe are getting under way with replacing a watermain pipe in Duncan Street, Tawa. This work will take about 20 weeks from 28 August 2019 to Mid-January 2020. Hours of work will generally be 7am-6pm Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays worked if necessary. The construction work will largely be undertaken within the road reserve within Duncan Street.

Traffic management is changing throughout the project and we will continue to advise each major change of traffic management.

On 28 August, southbound traffic on Duncan Street will be detoured around the worksite via Tawa Terrace to the Tawa Street roundabout (red arrow). Northbound traffic will be one-way from the Tawa Street roundabout to the Tawa Terrace intersection (green arrow).

While work areas will be fenced off, we will make sure that you have access to your property at all times. There may be occasions when the contractor needs to gain access to your property although we’ll give you at least 24 hours’ notice of this. If you have any concerns with access, you can contact our project team anytime. On-street parking in the area alongside the worksite will be restricted and so we ask you to please not park your vehicle within the coned areas.

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