Council’s Disregard for Public Opinion: A Pattern Emerges
People are not against Maori Wards, rather against the way they were enforced During yesterday’s Council meeting on Māori wards, our poll...
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Barry Murphy
- Sep 4
- 2 min
A Closer Look at Our Poll on Māori Wards
Over the past few weeks, we've been running a poll to gauge public opinion on the issue of Māori Wards. The results have been nothing...
Barry Murphy
- Aug 27
- 2 min
Tauranga City Council Meeting: A Lesson in Proper Procedure
Yesterday, Tauranga City Council provided a clear example of how local government should operate by following proper procedures during...
Barry Murphy
- Aug 24
- 3 min
Stand Up for Ohakune: Join the Fight for Transparency and Accountability in Ruapehu District Council
The Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society (ORS) is calling on passionate and concerned citizens to step forward and consider standing...
Barry Murphy
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Ruapehu District Council: Power Struggles and Missed Opportunities
Ruapehu District Council has raised concerns about the soaring power prices impacting the region and employers to the district. But...
Barry Murphy
- Aug 21
- 2 min
Council's Gamble Backfires: Ratepayers Left in the Lurch
In the latest turn of events, Mayor Weston has once again found himself at the center of controversy. Just last week, he voiced his...
Barry Murphy
- Aug 21
- 1 min
Maori Wards Poll
The Ruapehu District Council (RDC) will need to ask the community whether they support the continued presence of Māori Wards in the next...
Barry Murphy
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Council Meeting on Māori Wards
Kia ora koutou, We hope this message finds you well. The Ruapehu District Council will soon decide on the future of Māori wards, as...
Barry Murphy
- Jun 11
- 1 min
KO did NOT follow contract Obligations
We received an OIA response that confirms that Kainga Ora did not follow their funding agreement held with Ministry of Housing and...
Barry Murphy
- May 30
- 2 min
RDC Refuse to Release Costs
We asked back in September 2023 (no response), we asked again in November (no response) and we asked again in March, we finally have word...
Barry Murphy
- May 23
- 2 min
LTP Submissions / RDC a Cult?
Council have released agenda for 29th May meeting to discuss the LTP submissions. It would appear that council officers are recommending...
Barry Murphy
- May 20
- 1 min
KO Report by Government
Today a press release by Chris Bishop regarding the KO overspending and not obiding by contract values and just printing money to spend,...
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