Poll: Do you ever tune in to livestreamed council meetings?
The number of people beaming in to watch their councils online has either stayed consistent or dropped slightly, but councils say the benefits still outweigh the costs.
Most councils in the Waikato report double digit viewer numbers, and one says it still hasn’t caught up with its colleagues and only broadcasts meetings if necessary.
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2.5% Yes, often
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2.5% Sometimes, if there's an item I'm interested in
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10% I have once or twice
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85% No, never
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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90.9% Yes, it's fair
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8.2% No, it's unreasonable
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
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New series: Waikato Times joins small town council meetings to see democracy in action
Waitomo mayor John Roberston isn’t shy about his council’s savings and cost cutting track record, and if the latest Waitomo District Council meeting was anything to go by, he’s got plenty to crow about.
From cutting back on the small things, like a council building refresh, to saving millions on debt, Waitomo’s council would be one of only a handful to have reduced debt over the past few years.
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