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1552 days ago

Proposed rates shake-up

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is proposing a re-allocation of rates as part of an upcoming rates review.

The proposed shake-up would include a re-examination of what share ratepayers should pay across five areas - land use and subdivision consents, animal control, compliance and monitoring, stormwater and the central business district.

Council chief executive Monique Davidson says the proposed changes would have the biggest impact on stormwater and CBD activities.

The council proposes stormwater activity be funded 80 – 90 per cent private funding, collected through a targeted rate from those within stormwater catchment areas, with the remainder from public funding.

It is thought a new system would make rates responsibilities among different types of rate-payer more equitable. At present commercial properties pay the same rate level as residential property owners but receive additional benefits such as wider footpaths, additional rubbish bins, on street parking for customers and additional landscaping in pocket gardens.

The community has been invited to make submissions by searching #RatesReview at www.chbdc.govt.nz... between August 24 and September 23, 2020.

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6 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
    4.7% Complete
  • 43.4% 1st December
    43.4% Complete
  • 17.6% A week before Christmas
    17.6% Complete
  • 33.2% Whenever you wish
    33.2% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2547 votes
2 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.9% Yes
    82.9% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
1368 votes
5 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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