NPDC 10 year plan - Survey results.
Following the closure of submissions for the NPDC 10 year plan several surveys were completed on matters that were considered important to ratepayers.
1. Should a further $11million be spent on the Council offices?
NO - 88.5%.
2. Should the ExPowerCo/Tasman Farm fund be used to mitigate rates?
YES - 94.3%.
3. Should rates increases be limited to the Consumer Price Index?
YES - 58.8%.
4. Do ratepayers (particularly those on relatively fixed or low incomes) want rates to rise by about 100% over the next 10 years plus the proposed water rates? NO - 96.0%.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.3% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
Recommendations please - Heatpump Repair
Hi,
Looking for someone reasonable to provide a quote to fix a Panasonic heat pump that a) leaks a little when on cool mode and b) doesn’t heat.
Appreciate all your recommendations
Thanks.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.