15th - Kaipara Konnection - Dargaville.BIZ
15th - Kaipara Konnection - Dargaville.BIZ
15th - Kaipara Konnection - Dargaville.BIZ
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Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today.<br />
Mark Twain<br />
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the opinions of the Editor of this newsletter and do<br />
not necessarily reflect the views of others or organisations the he belongs to or supports.<br />
Editors Note to Self<br />
“Turn off the TV when writing editorials”.<br />
Last week David Shearer the Leader of the Opposition was referred to in this newsletter as Minister of Local<br />
Government. He is probably glad of the promotion to the Front Benches however the person who is sitting in the hot<br />
seat at the moment is of course the Honourable David Carter.<br />
The Rates Strike<br />
This article in last week’s edition did not apparently raise awareness of, support of, or the ire of readers that was hoped.<br />
Only three e-mails arrived in the mail box. All three supported continuation of the rates strike.<br />
It is to be hoped that if the Commissioners do take action to recover outstanding rates, as required in their terms of<br />
reference that this action will be applied equally and fairly against all “recalcitrant” rate payers in the District. In our<br />
politically correct world however this seems like a very vague hope.<br />
In an e-mail dated 1 Aug 2012 Corporate Services Manager Barbara Ware states that there are approx 900 ratepayers<br />
who have not paid up and collectively owe $1,385, 623.00. This is a significantly lower number than being claimed by<br />
other groups around the District. Wonder who is telling the porkies?<br />
What Others Are Saying<br />
Make sure that you click on the following links and read the latest postings. Very informative.<br />
From The Workboot (Now Former) Councillor<br />
http://www.theworkbootcouncillor.net.nz/workboot-blogs/<br />
From the KCRA<br />
http://kcra.org.nz/<br />
From <strong>Kaipara</strong>Concerns<br />
http://www.kaiparaconcerns.co.nz/<br />
From Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association<br />
http://mangawhairatepayers.ning.com/<br />
From Council Watch<br />
http://www.councilwatch.org.nz/index.htm<br />
The Ink Spot<br />
Phone: (09) 439 5158 E-Mail: darginkspot@slingshot.co.nz<br />
http://inkspot.nscoc.com