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Source Korero Author – Jack Karetai-Barrett Māori wards in New Zealand have been a big topic in local government, especially when it comes to fair representation and Te Tiriti obligations. These wards give Māori a dedicated voice in decision-making, similar to Māori electorates in Parliament. But their introduction has been controversial, with laws . . . → Read More: The future of Māori wards Source Yes, it’s flat, but there’s another crucial reason why so many Christchurch residents ride – the city’s extensive network of cycle lanes. Simon Kingham’s 9km commute, from Beckenham in south Christchurch to the University of Canterbury west of the CBD, is mostly on cycle lanes. “It’s only the first 400 metres on the . . . → Read More: What has Christchurch done right to get so many people on bikes? Source Here’s a classic example of Wellington telling local councils what to do but not funding it. Auckland ratepayers will have to fund $4 million because of the National led coalition government’s deal with the minority ACT Party to remove Safer Speeds from around schools. With rates rises reaching eye watering levels as a result . . . → Read More: Explained: Why are speed limit changes costing over $8 million? There are a few big reasons I want to be involved in the local body election campaign, and I haven’t looked past the campaign itself really. There’s so much silly talk being talked, especially in Whakatane with the kind of nonsense being floated. I’ll go into those in greater detail as the campaign proper . . . → Read More: Shake-up of council infrastructure funding announced Source It’s time for councils to have a respectful and mature conversation with central government about underfunding and undermining local democracy. Expect a call, Minister. New Local Government Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro New Local Government minister Simon Watts announced to councils across the country today to speak up if . . . → Read More: Local Government Minister Simon Watts tells local governments to ask for help if needed Source Simeon Brown MP Simeon Brown Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The new government’s Transport Minister has pulled the brakes on dozens of council projects designed to encourage cycling, walking and use of public transport across the country, sparking confusion in local authority ranks and fury amongst cycling advocates. In a letter . . . → Read More: Minister pulls brakes on cycling and walking initiatives There are a few loud and vocal supporters of the National led coalition government’s plan to demolish local democracy and run our town from Wellington. The Whakatane Action Group (WAG) is one of the loudest voices in support of Wellington versus Whakatane. In today’s Beacon there is a very good example of the kind . . . → Read More: Wellington v Whakatane Fri, Jan 24, 2025 5:20 AM Someone’s got to sort this mess out – council candidate Standing up: Dave Stewart plans to throw his hat in the ring for a seat on Whakatāne District Council at this year’s local government elections. Photo Troy Baker E5208-13 Diane McCarthy Whakatāne District Council candidate Dave Stewart promises, . . . → Read More: Someone’s Got To Sort This Mess Out If you haven’t liked or followed my political page which is where I am running a local body election campaign in Whakatane, you’re missing the fun, and the facts. Rates are unaffordable, but the real reason is being fudged over by friends of the government. Central government makes demands on councils that causes huge . . . → Read More: Vote For Dave! Well, I guess when you read this from a year ago, I kind of walked my way in to running for council without even realizing it. If there’s one thing I don’t like, it’s people who say they don’t like something but haven’t got the balls to front up and fight for what they . . . → Read More: Whakatane War Memorial Hall Public Meeting 2024 |
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