Submissions on the WCC Draft Annual Plan
The submission period for the Draft Annual Plan is coming to an end - it closes at midnight on Sunday April 30th.
As one of our residents mentioned at our last meeting:
"Don't expect someone else to say what you want to say!"
There is another large rates rise proposed (12.3%) so if you want to know more about the rise and what it is for please go to the WCC website (link below) to learn more and have the opportunity to make a submission.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.6% Second half of November
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43.4% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.9% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.