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UPDATE: Councillor McLeod has contacted me and is helping me understand how I can approach Council and exercise my democratic rights, with a view to my and any others who wish to come along to the Committee Meeting that will review the Library and how the changes have performed – meeting date - … View moreUPDATE: Councillor McLeod has contacted me and is helping me understand how I can approach Council and exercise my democratic rights, with a view to my and any others who wish to come along to the Committee Meeting that will review the Library and how the changes have performed – meeting date - I will let you know.
It is my intention at this stage, to attend and speak and to present evidence of the deep distress that the change has caused many long-time users of the Library.
Please email Councillors and let them know if you are for or against the change.
I’VE BEEN THINKING!
Q. How come certain city councillors are able to completely ignore a ratepayer? For months now. In contravention of their sworn oaths to do the opposite? Oaths to uphold and facilitate rate payers, to understand and access the democratic process?
If I am correct and it is the Mayors job as ‘chief councillor’ to oversee councillors, to make sure that he and everything they do is lawful, procedurally correct, in line with protocols and their sworn duty as elected representatives in respect of serving rate payers needs and issues without judgement, equally, then something is very wrong with democracy in Upper Hutt.
I understand that it is part of the chief councillors (Mayors) roll to help and instruct individual councillors to comply with the laws, protocols and oath that all the councillors swore to uphold, including himself.
Q. So who’s not doing their job?
How come the Mayor has not done his job, as I understand it, in guiding the councillors in their sworn legal obligations to rate payers. How has he allowed our councillors to be derelict in their duty to us?
• Did the Mayor not tell them their obligations as elected representatives to rate payers?
• Did the Mayor instruct them regarding their obligations to us and in this instance they chose to ignore them?
• Did the Mayor instruct them to ignore me?
Whatever the answer is, it all comes back to the Mayor.
Register your interest for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education. If you’re aged between 14 and 18 years old, or know someone who is, then encourage them to get involved.
Registrations are open until Sunday 3 September. You can register HERE. #myeducationmyvoice
Hi Neighbours. Beds R Us Lower Hutt Clearance Outlet in conjunction with Sleepyhead invites you to the BIGGEST EVER bedding show. Lowest prices ever and up to 50% off RRP. Go into the draw to win $500 for coming along. 4 days only - Thursday to Sunday 31st August - 3rd September.
Visit us at … View moreHi Neighbours. Beds R Us Lower Hutt Clearance Outlet in conjunction with Sleepyhead invites you to the BIGGEST EVER bedding show. Lowest prices ever and up to 50% off RRP. Go into the draw to win $500 for coming along. 4 days only - Thursday to Sunday 31st August - 3rd September.
Visit us at Level 1, Westfield Queensgate Lower Hutt.
To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!
For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September … View moreTo thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!
For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September 2017.
Plus, because you're a valued Neighbourly member, we're giving you a bonus keyword so you can get an extra entry! Your bonus keyword is: SPECIAL
To enter, head to www.stuff.co.nz/DailyPower or text the keyword to 3444.
Update.
I still have not had any reply from Cnrs. Griffith, Lambert, Carson, Wheeler. Who still fail to due their sworn duty.
UHCC still have not acknowledged receipt of my latest request for information under the Official Information Act.
I haven't heard any more from Angela Mcleod… View moreUpdate.
I still have not had any reply from Cnrs. Griffith, Lambert, Carson, Wheeler. Who still fail to due their sworn duty.
UHCC still have not acknowledged receipt of my latest request for information under the Official Information Act.
I haven't heard any more from Angela Mcleod either.
I am feeling invisible again.
Again I ask you as individuals let your Council know how you feel!
Numbers matter.
Rates are rising across New Zealand at almost five times the speed of inflation but Upper Hutt had the lowest average residential rates. Mayor Wayne Guppy said the secret was discipline. What do you think? Are you happy with your rates? Would you pay more for more facilities and events? Comments … View moreRates are rising across New Zealand at almost five times the speed of inflation but Upper Hutt had the lowest average residential rates. Mayor Wayne Guppy said the secret was discipline. What do you think? Are you happy with your rates? Would you pay more for more facilities and events? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not for Print)
We propose changing some Metlink fares and varying the region’s public transport plan. But first we want to hear your views.
View the document outlining the changes:
• On our website
• at our Wellington and Masterton offices
• or by calling 0800 801 700 for a copy.
Send your … View moreWe propose changing some Metlink fares and varying the region’s public transport plan. But first we want to hear your views.
View the document outlining the changes:
• On our website
• at our Wellington and Masterton offices
• or by calling 0800 801 700 for a copy.
Send your submission here or complete the form in the consultation document. The deadline for submissions is 4pm Monday 18 September 2017. To learn more, come along to an information meeting. Times and locations are available here.
Bring your family and friends and have a great time plenty of entertainment and games food stalls and much more ☺
Des the Toyman had his walking stick stolen while working outside Doris Nicholson Kindy on Fergusson Drive this morning. His stick has his name and contact number attached, so if anyone finds it discarded please ring him.
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.
From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View moreThere’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.
From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.
Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?
Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!
Hi Neighbours
Think about this heating option for your home ...
GAS HEATERS AND FIRES
Fast, convenient and easily regulated heat, gas can bring a moderately sized room to a warm comfortable temperature in about 10-15minutes. Energy Star rated flued gas heaters are the most efficient and … View moreHi Neighbours
Think about this heating option for your home ...
GAS HEATERS AND FIRES
Fast, convenient and easily regulated heat, gas can bring a moderately sized room to a warm comfortable temperature in about 10-15minutes. Energy Star rated flued gas heaters are the most efficient and won’t release moisture or harmful gases into your home. Glass-fronted gas fireplaces are significantly more efficient than open fronted and create much smaller carbon footprints. If you live in an area that has no gas supply, you can have tanks that are delivered to you, last for months and only get changed out as required.
Rimutaka Prison’s Gate to Plate event has been a tremendous success with more than 240 people visiting the prison for dinner, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston.
“In its fifth year, the event has been a sell-out, and I’m delighted with the public’s support,” said Ms Upston.
… View moreRimutaka Prison’s Gate to Plate event has been a tremendous success with more than 240 people visiting the prison for dinner, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston.
“In its fifth year, the event has been a sell-out, and I’m delighted with the public’s support,” said Ms Upston.
“Today, tomorrow and Thursday this week at Midland Park in Wellington’s CBD, the same group of prisoners who successfully cooked up a storm for the popular event last week will have their culinary masterpieces on display by Corrections at a bonus Gate to Plate pop-up event as part of the Visa Wellington on a Plate festival.
“I was lucky enough to sample the meal ahead of the event and it surpassed my expectations with a range of different foods and types of preparation, cooking and presentation. I’m looking forward to visiting the pop-up on Wednesday.
“The Gate to Plate events coinciding with Got a Trade week is significant, showcasing that our prisoners are gaining valuable skills to bolster their employability and their successful reintegration into society. This year Corrections have delivered 11 million hours of industry training, education and treatment to prisoners.
“Through their hard work, the prisoners will gain qualifications that will help them get work on the outside upon release. This in turn will help them to live a crime-free life.”
The prisoners created canapés, entrées, mains and desserts and were mentored by celebrity chef Martin Bosley, executive chefs James Pask from Whitebait and Kristan Mulcahy from The Green Man, and Rimutaka’s catering instructors.
ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.
However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.
Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View moreACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.
However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.
Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.
The good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.
We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift … View moreThe good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.
We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift vouchers when you buy any pack of Arnott's biscuits.
Click here for more details and to enter the competition. Comp ends 5th November 2017. T&C's apply.
Competition time! We are celebrating the successful launch of our Family Story Service. We want you to share in the joy, with the chance to win a free family story session worth $275. Two are up for grabs!
We know you can video record your Mum and Dad's life story. But life is busy and … View moreCompetition time! We are celebrating the successful launch of our Family Story Service. We want you to share in the joy, with the chance to win a free family story session worth $275. Two are up for grabs!
We know you can video record your Mum and Dad's life story. But life is busy and often we leave things too late. As professional researchers, we take care of this for you. We make a video keepsake of your loved one telling their story.
To enter, comment below and tell us why family stories matter to you and your family. Be quick, entries close Friday, September 1st, 2017.
Find out more here and share our Facebook page.
Click here for competition terms and conditions.
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