Christmas wishes and a (sort of) update
No update has been set for a review of the philosophical trend that is now our library. In fact, even getting it on an agenda seems to be another labyrinth of many gates. When I go out I hear from more and more rate payers, concerns about how hard it is to approach council at any level, how hard it is to feel that they are being heard, and their concerns acknowledge or addressed by anyone at council.
I am beginning to suspect that not putting things on an agenda is another way of manipulating us out of having a meaningful say. Next thing you know they will do away with other or general business. Setting and submitting an agenda used to be a part of my working life, at various time I have seen this sort of manipulation. I think I smell a rat.
Isn’t it great that the mayor report that outsiders think our city looks great! They should try paying rates here and living here with all the half done, half-baked things we live with (when you live in Wayne’s world!).
-Marion Read (current library) and online bullying/harassment – 13.10.17-
I complained to Mike Ryan, director of community services, seeking an apology from M. Read. His approach would seem to be “no screenshot, no evidence”. I have supplied him with signed statements, who like me, witnessed the post before they were taken down. A court of law would accept such signed documentation and give me a fair hearing. I will no longer deal with him, her or council on this matter, but seek an independent legal opinion.
I am now firmly of the opinion that I am being personally and deliberately targeted, and treated negatively by some councillors and council staff in a wholly biased manner. I have absolutely no faith in the integrity of the council, its senior staff or the majority of male councillors. Especially C. Carson, D. Wheeler, D. Griffiths and P. Lambert, no reply from those four EVER; oath breakers and cowards! Councillors McArthur and Gwilliam had to be threatened and coerced by me into dealing with me. One victim-blames and the other insulted my intelligence. Steve Taylor at least replied but was so belittling and guaranteed that no one would want a meeting with him. A continuation of oath breakers and dissemblers to a man.
A councillor is bound by law thought the oath they take to reply to every rate payer (you) no matter who else you are dealing with. It is their job to represent your concerns to council and help you navigate council processes. They are supposed to be on your side.
* Whatever your issue, whatever your concerns, keep fighting and demand your right to be heard and represented.
* Remember, policy makers and politicians count individuals – 1 person, 1 vote
Make your views count, go well, go safe and see you in the new year.
Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?
A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?
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56.4% Yes!
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43.6% No, it's always been smooth flying
ALEXANDER ROAD SPEED LIMIT
Alexander Road in Trentham-Wallaceville of which 50% separates a golf course from a military encampment enclosure and the rest has mostly high fenced off industrial and residential areas on both sides, should have a 70km speed restriction.
Only a short time ago the road had a 80km restriction and was reduced to a pedestrian 50km much to the frustration of many. It has never been an accident prone stretch of road.
The several round-abouts ensure speed is reduced to 30-40km when these things occur.
I recently stayed a few days in Feilding - often given the title of the best town in NZ - and one of the lengthy main streets has a 70km speed restriction despite a predominance of unfenced residential properties on both sides.
LIVE Q&A: Financial well-being with Cat Rikihana
Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.
Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works with individuals, groups and whānau to successfully navigate financial stress and hardship. Mentors work alongside whānau to increase confidence and skills in personal money management and advocate with and for clients. Cat enjoys delivering online and face-to-face workshops which provide opportunities to normalise money conversations and encourages people to make time to consider their financial well-being.
Cat is also an independent financial well-being coach, educator and indigenous life coach at Restore Wellness Network. She is a published writer and currently in the process of writing her first non-fiction book: 'A financial self-care guide for women in Aotearoa.'
She'd love to answer any questions you may have around your budgeting and spending habits, strategies for saving, retirement planning and debt. (Don't be shy, but be mindful about what you disclose!)
↓ Share your questions now and Cat will reply to your comment below ↓
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