Draft Annual Plan submissions closing soon
Submissions on the Whakatāne District Council's draft 2019/20 Annual Plan will close at 5pm on Monday, 29 April, so now is the time to have your say!
Key focus areas highlighted for feedback in the Council’s Annual Plan consultation document include:
Whakatāne waterfront and town centre regeneration
Bringing forward planned road safety and active transport improvements
Enclosing the outdoor pool at the Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Earthquake strengthening the Whakatāne District War Memorial Hall
Implementing a managed retreat process for Matatā properties threatened by debris flows
Cost increases for water and wastewater services
A targeted rate for Whakatāne CBD businesses, proposed by the EPIC (Events Promotion Initiatives and Community) group, to fund a town centre marketing and promotion strategy
Changing the way debt limits are set in the Council’s financial strategy.
The consultation document also provides a table of indicative rating costs for communities and sectors throughout the District. While cost increases vary, the average increase proposed across the District is 4.16 percent. That compares to the 2.88 percent increase signaled for the year in the 2018-29 Long Term Plan.
For further information and guidance on how to make a submission, visit the Annual Plan 2019/20 - Consultation page on our website.
www.whakatane.govt.nz...
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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36.6% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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62.6% No, I enjoy it
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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40.2% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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21.1% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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35.1% I prefer calling the clinic
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3.6% I didn’t know online booking was available
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
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