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And the results are in from today’s Council Meeting, well almost
24 July 2024 Well I wrote it would be big, but it turned out to be both massive in many respects and tepid in another.We adopted policy that council briefings and workshops will be held in public by default, agreed to live streaming them, along with raising with our statutory and joint committee partners, that…
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July 24 Council meeting, one not to miss
Big Council meeting this Wednesday with the representation review – initial proposal, the establishment of two new standing committees (Strategy & Policy and Regional Delivery) along with appointment of chairs and deputies, and amendments to the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee, terms of reference, Also, I’m pleased there is a report recommending to make briefings…
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Reply to Letters to the Editor, The Press
My unpublished reply to letter to the Editor (Central Plains Water, see original letter below) The Editor In response to Hugh Isdale’s letter “Central Plains Water” The Press July 11. On face value he is right in noting that nothing appears to be improving in relation to freshwater. The degradation of our rivers, lakes and…
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Unpublished letter to the Editor
Below is my letter to The Editor in reponse to an article and letter regarding the Long Term Plan. My opinion only, although i do make reference to ECan policy. The Editor I write in response to the article “ECan rates to increase by 17.9%, The Press 27 June and letter to the Editor Saturday…
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We must support our Public transport network
Who says the buses 🚌 are always empty? Here’s the 1.30ish #3 rolling through Woolston on the way into the city. A+ for a considerate and professional driver too.
Greg Byrnes 