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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My unpublished reply to letter to the Editor (Central Plains Water, see original letter below) The Editor In response to Hugh Isdale’s letter “Central Plains Water” The Press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Unpublished letter to the Editor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.
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Do we value transparency
Below are letters to the Editor of The Press. The first appearing on 19th June by Kerry Burke and my response, published today 22 June. These are my thoughts and do not necessarily reflect any of my fellow Councillor’s views.
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Summertime
Anyone see what’s happening next week?…….. That’s right, an extra minute of daylight, summertime is almost on its way 🙂
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The custard square
If you make it to the Arts Centre market, check out the caravan named The Custard Square, a book lovers must visit.
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Draft Long-term Plan hearings to commence 29th April
Submissions to the draft Long Term Plan have closed and hearings commence next week for around 180 submitters who are taking the opportunity to speak to their submissions. Meantime, here are some statistics on the Draft Long-Term Plan campaign at a glance: Just over 1,300 total submissions (nearly doubled in the final week) • 125…
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School Strike 4 Climate
April 5, 2024 School Strike 4 Climate protestors camped out in the Christchurch City Council building and eventually met with mayor Phil Mauger Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger gave climate protesters about 14 minutes of his time following a three-hour stand-off which had a heavy police presence. Over 60 School Strike For Climate protesters filled the…
Greg Byrnes 