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I started to notice Nelson City Councils bully tactics in 2012 when the council and its ‘partners’ decided to single handedly change my Brook Valley neighbourhood by introducing mountain biking and support illegal use of roads and footpaths by bikers and their cars by not providing adequate … View moreI started to notice Nelson City Councils bully tactics in 2012 when the council and its ‘partners’ decided to single handedly change my Brook Valley neighbourhood by introducing mountain biking and support illegal use of roads and footpaths by bikers and their cars by not providing adequate parking. Older people stopped using the footpaths as they did not feel safe, one man ran over a child twice while slowly driving out from his driveway. The child was racing down the footpath on his bike and people who felt unsafe with the ‘new’ Brook Valley started to move away. The parking issues around Codgers were partly rectified in 2019 by taking a lovely green area and make it into parking lot.
The council also decided to lease the former Waterworks reserve to the Brook Waimarama Trust and allowed for the building of a predator preventative fence on unstable ground despite local and geotechnical people voiced valid concerns. The NCC and the Brook Trust took a gamble, and it failed. Despite big slips 26.5 tonnes of brodifacoum baits were dropped despite the knowledge how destructive this is to the environment as a whole. Four Tuatara died by eating cockroaches that had eaten rat poison and subsequently were poisoned while being in the care of Naturland Zoo.
As for the Brook Motorcamp, the council basically wanted it gone and have over the years done what they can to run it down and make it uneconomical. There’s been several pieces written about this in the Nelson Mail. The bottomline now there’s a fence destabilising the hillsides leaving huge scars which will take many decades, if ever due to the type of rock for any growth to hold it together again.
The Brook Valley Community Group was formed when the council were busy nurturing partnerships with chosen groups with business interests, and other user groups and Brook residents were excluded from public land and public consultation. This is a model that erode democracy. Today we tried to get an appointment to speak to ALL councillors during the public forum 10 minute slot as we want them to learn something from the expensive Brook debacle. Despite that there were no other speakers there, our lawyer were denied to speak for the BVCG. Instead we were offered to talk to a sub-committee next week. Over the last 8 years it has been very clear that most councillors don't understand the full picture and someone has successfully managed to stop the information sharing. Does not make for a smart little city. Sadly the same stupidity that we have experienced can happen in your neighbourhood if the council doesn't learn from its mistakes.
Included is part of a presentation lawyer Sue Grey were going to present to the councillors today.
"PUBLIC SUBMISSION TO NELSON CITY COUNCIL FOR COUNCIL HEARING 13 Feb 2020
MORATORIUM ON RELEASE TO 10am Thursday 13 February
By Sue Grey LLB(Hons), BSc, RSHDipPHI for Brook Valley Community Group inc
I appear to raise council’s awareness about conflict between its obligation under the Local Government Act. The council has statutory duties to promote community well-being and engage with communities. Its recent actions in choosing to try to terminate a community group which has a long history of representing community interests in one of the lower socio economic parts of Nelson- the Brook Valley Community Group – are in conflict with these duties.
The BVCG has a long history of constructive and responsible advocacy for the Brook community. A schedule is attached
BCVG’s represents the views of local and often elderly citizens who would not otherwise be heard. That is why hearing its views is so important.
BVCG raised ongoing concerns about the reclassification, privatisation, fencing, locking, poisoning, ongoing subsidisation with substantial public funds1 and now charging for access2 to the former Nelson water reservoir known as the Brook sanctuary.
The Brook Sanctuary has been a massive white elephant that has blocked free community access to a once much loved public reserve, divided the community, reduced its former role in education and undermined democracy and community engagement.
The community raised legitimate concerns- many of which have been proven correct- including the instability of the land for a predator proof fence, the undermining and long term disruption of the historic Dunn Mountain Trial, the inevitable poisoning of native species such as ruru and weka and secondary bykill from the brodifacoum poison (which simultaneously killed 4 tuatara at Natureland)3 and the lack of financial viability of the project despite the peppercorn rental for the public land and multi-million dollar and considerable injections of ratepayer and other public funds.
The community challenged some of the decisions through the courts, to the highest level. The court recognised the importance of access to justice despite the community’s disclosed lack of funds, reducing security for costs4 and waiving court fees.
Now council staff seek to liquidate Brook Valley and close down its voice.
I’m here to ask for two things:
1. A transparent inquiry and report on what the Nelson Council has learned from the Brook Sanctuary project and what actions will be taken in future to better protect the public access to public land, its use of ratepayer funds and its engagement with affected persons who have legitimate concerns;
2. An agreement that consultation, community engagement and community wellbeing must take priority over the discretionary debt collecting functions of the council- with the council walking the walk and withdrawing its action seeking to wind up the BVCG."
An excellent investment opportunity! This is one of the lovely 2 bedroom freehold units in the development of Mata Close built in 2004. Instead of buying a rest home unit, buy here and enjoy a great investment. The cul de sac is quiet with a lovely community and an Abbeyfield retirement house down … View moreAn excellent investment opportunity! This is one of the lovely 2 bedroom freehold units in the development of Mata Close built in 2004. Instead of buying a rest home unit, buy here and enjoy a great investment. The cul de sac is quiet with a lovely community and an Abbeyfield retirement house down one end. This unit has wheelchair access, has an shower for mobility acccess, well insulated, sunny, very well appointed modern house with a heat pump ,mains pressure hotwater and internet fibre. The garden is private and secluded, it is securely fenced. and just the right size for easy care.
Although it is a private sale, you shouldnt be worried. My wife and I are very easy to deal with as you will find out if you attend one of our open homes. Many thanks for the interest shown. so far. The next open home is today Thursday 12 March at 5:00 to 6:30.
Also just feel free to call and have a chat and have a private viewing. Ph: 0276145944. Thanks Mike
Size 6 shorts and size XS socks in excellent second hand condition. Only worn a couple of times by a reluctant wee player, crossed out name written in shorts in vivid
End of Financial Year Stocktake Clearance Sale
Don't miss this one
Rob needs to clear stock....Rob needs cash.
Starts 12th March
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RIMU DROP-LEAF TABLE
Open: 91 x 131 (36 inches x 52 inches)
Closed: 91 x 64 (36 inches x 25 inches)
Can open one side or both
Hillplough Heights, Richmond. Call Pam for directions on 5444005
$80
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Offering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just… View moreOffering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just move!” says dancer Audrey, 84. Poet Brian, 86, says “Poetry helps me to question and understand the meaning of life”, followed by a witty “– haven’t worked out what it means yet”.
As their residents blaze their own trails, Ryman matches that pioneering spirit. “Ryman villages offer living choices to suit everyone so that you can live the way you want.”
I'm looking for either a ready made Shelter that can be used for community sharing of food and seedling ....or timber to build a shelter and 2 sheets of corrugated iron. The front will be approxi 6.3ft high and about 1metre wide and 600 deep. See the diagram below. Keen to get this … View moreI'm looking for either a ready made Shelter that can be used for community sharing of food and seedling ....or timber to build a shelter and 2 sheets of corrugated iron. The front will be approxi 6.3ft high and about 1metre wide and 600 deep. See the diagram below. Keen to get this happening as soon as possible while there is still plenty of produce around to share. I look forward to hearing from you :)
86 cans at $1.00 per can or $75.00 the lot
170 grams tear top cans
Over $2.00 a can to buy
Expiry date 3\5\2021
Text or phone 0278597436
Saturday Boot Market @ Richmond Church of Christ this Saturday 8-12pm
Sites still available @ $5. We need more stallholders
Market is held monthly. lots of variety. This Saturday includes Book Fair, Fruit Veges, second hand items, bikes, etc
Richmond Church of Christ Cnr Croucher & Darcy … View moreSaturday Boot Market @ Richmond Church of Christ this Saturday 8-12pm
Sites still available @ $5. We need more stallholders
Market is held monthly. lots of variety. This Saturday includes Book Fair, Fruit Veges, second hand items, bikes, etc
Richmond Church of Christ Cnr Croucher & Darcy Streets Richmond. To book site txt 0220946682
Gone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications… View moreGone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications for specific skills.
Perhaps you've pieced together a full qualification by doing online courses, or maybe you've taken a workshop rather than investing in a six-month course. We'd love to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
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