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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
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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 27, 20242 min read
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 24, 20243 min read
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 22, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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 21, 20241 min read
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
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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 30, 20242 min read
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 23, 20242 min read
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,...
Barry Murphy
May 20, 20241 min read
Council Holding LTP meeting in Ohakune
Following our letter to council, I received an email from Council that they have agreed to hold a meeting in Ohakune and stream it this...
Barry Murphy
Apr 29, 20241 min read
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