Porirua ratepayers forked out more than $56,000 for concept drawings described as a "desktop exercise".
Waterfront apartment development concept drawings for a ''desktop exercise'' have cost Porirua ratepayers more than $56,000.
Porirua City Council general manager Steve Perdia said the council considered it an "appropriate spend to look into options for a vital piece of council-owned property and to understand costs under various scenarios".
But the drawings were nowhere to be seen during a "tell us what you think" public consultation.
What are your thoughts? Do you feel misled by Porirua City Council?
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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30.2% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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22.5% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.4% Keep it as is
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29.6% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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9.6% Anything but fireworks
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0.6% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Tawa RSA : Remembrance Day commemoration.
Sunday 10 November. Join us at the memorial at the end of Oxford Street to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. The service, to commorate all veterans, will start at 10.45
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