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Everyone will end up paying hundreds more every year in flood protection rates if we let GWRC change our rating mix for flood protection. It affects everyone in the Wairarapa. It is much, much higher than GWRC have been trying to suggest. Submissions close on 29th (online) and need to be posted … View moreEveryone will end up paying hundreds more every year in flood protection rates if we let GWRC change our rating mix for flood protection. It affects everyone in the Wairarapa. It is much, much higher than GWRC have been trying to suggest. Submissions close on 29th (online) and need to be posted today or tomorrow for paper submissions. Our GWRC Councillor is urging everyone to help her make a stand on this by sending in a submission. So say "NO" to the proposed 70/30 rate hike. Online form is below, it takes a few minutes. Get everyone you know to respond, once again the 'rapa needs to be heard over the hill.
Waiohine Action Group (WAG) represent nearly two hundred ratepayers steering the development of a new Waiohine FMP. We have looked into the proposal GWRC and found that it starts with a big hike but (hidden away by GWRC) it gets massive a few years out as we ALL have to pay for a long list of massive flood protection schemes wanted by GWRC for the 'rapa at a much higher share than we do now. We're also pretty disappointed with the Machiavellian way that some GWRC people have deliberately concealed the extent of the hikes and even that this proposed change is going on. Why are they doing that? Because unless there are lots of submissions, they will push it through and say you were consulted.
GWRC proposal to target flood protection is one way traffic, apart from a scheme in the Hutt Valley, other flood protection schemes are largely complete - except for many millions of dollars worth needed for the Wairarapa - maybe $50 million in the next ten years. GWRC aren't applying this lop sided rating to some things that only exist on the other side of the hill, such as Regional Parks. It's pretty clear that this disadvantages our sparse rural community.
We enclose a DRAFT submission for WAG that we'd appreciate your comment on before it is finalised and submitted on Friday. We urge you to make a submission and be heard. If everyone ignores this then we'll end up seriously out of pocket.
Have a go, share with you friends and family and get them to do it too.
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
To find out more about each item, you … View moreWe need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Carterton ratepayers are in for shock, with the latest rates rise for the sparsely populated distric…
As per the calculations and research, it has been figured that you will be spending the one-third of your life’s time on your bed. So it is important that the mattress on your bed is of good quality because it plays an important role in maintaining your body’s posture, health, your everyday … View moreAs per the calculations and research, it has been figured that you will be spending the one-third of your life’s time on your bed. So it is important that the mattress on your bed is of good quality because it plays an important role in maintaining your body’s posture, health, your everyday performance, and also your mood and behavior with people around. Now if you are not getting a sound sleep and it is affecting your health and daily routine, it is advised to pay attention to your mattress. Read the full blog @ goo.gl...
Wairarapa community housing tenants continue to miss out on rent subsidies despite Government assura…
The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!
(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)
We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!
(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)
Raising funds for Wairarapa Autism
St Johns Hall Main Street Greytown
Fears have been raised that two of Masterton's lakes could end up as little more than dry beds under…
Plans to turn the south-eastern corner of the North Island into a dark sky reserve have kick-started…
How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.
We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...
- Posted on behalf
Re Featherston
Many people have worked hard for a long time focussing on positives and not engaging with the false narrative that Featherston is a town full of whingers and losers. And the town is coming back up- again- this is cycle we've been through before.
Now the … View more- Posted on behalf
Re Featherston
Many people have worked hard for a long time focussing on positives and not engaging with the false narrative that Featherston is a town full of whingers and losers. And the town is coming back up- again- this is cycle we've been through before.
Now the incredibly positive development Marcus and Neil were planning has failed, due to the Council being both overly officious and inflexible on car parking and negligent in their due diligence on the land swap.
When something like this happens, how can we express our rightful anger and disappointment, without being labelled negative again?
I am so sad and angry about the continual failures that have led to Featherston's town centre being so empty and underdeveloped for years. I have lost my faith and feel like the system is broken and stacked against us. Protest is a legitimate democratic technique and I will wholeheartedly participate and lead.
BUT we still have to play by the rules too in order to be heard. To that end, PLEASE take some time today:
Submit to the Long Term Plan here.
www.swdc.govt.nz...
There are specific questions about how your rates will be spent. There is also a box where you can comment on anything you like. Go for it! Closes Monday.
Also please take this anonymous survey, and copy/paste/share this link widely throughout the district. Let's use their own performance measures to rate SWDC, and pass it back to them.
www.surveymonkey.com...
Snapper cards will replace Tranzit a.to.b. cards on all Metlink buses in the Wairarapa from this Monday 30 April. That's very soon, so make sure you're ready!
To learn more about using Snapper, head to www.metlink.org.nz...
Welcome to the Murder House, a deliciously dark comedy with bite sees a gang of death-row convicts set free from Auburn Prison for one wild night to tell the tragic tale of their hero, the man who invented the electric chair.
Based on a true story, the play speaks of a divided world where faith… View moreWelcome to the Murder House, a deliciously dark comedy with bite sees a gang of death-row convicts set free from Auburn Prison for one wild night to tell the tragic tale of their hero, the man who invented the electric chair.
Based on a true story, the play speaks of a divided world where faith is more powerful than fact and shame drives a hard bargain. The fictional injection of real Indian scientist Chandra Bose, whose world-leading research into electricity was ahead of its time, gives an Indian Ink twist to the telling. Welcome to the Murder House features comedy, puppetry, live music, song and dance to entertain and delight whilst recounting a powerful, tragic and moving tale.
Jacob Rajan returns to the stage with a stellar cast, in Indian Ink’s biggest ever extravaganza. Experience a night of naughty fun that will leave you to decide who the real villains are.
26 May – 10 June
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