Currently there are a number of major infrastructure issues confronting the Whangarei District Council which involve considerable sums of capital expenditure. 400 people were asked to rate the importance of the new bridge, spill-free sewage, and improved traffic flows on a scale of 1 to 10.

My recent telephone survey of 400 eligible voters in the Whangarei District showed a clear desire for no change.

Minimal rain over the last six months has necessitated water restrictions.

Plenty for you to have your say on.

The concept of a “Mayoral Council” seemed a step in the right direction, but such collaborations are only as good as the individual collaborators.

Asking the Northern Regional Council to refuse to allow the Whangarei District Council to discharge higher volumes of treated wastewater from its Kioreroa Rd plant could appear ridiculous at first glance.
It’s not.

One third of my, and your, rates bill is targeted on sewerage. Back in 2006 the annual sewerage charge was just $275 - now it’s $485
That’s a 76% increase and the number of sewage overflows has been increasing as well. Reduce the volume and reduce the bill.

In this job it is sometimes the simple things that really make you despair.

I believe the option for a new harbour crossing from Pohe Island to Port Rd is the right one. At the end of the day, it comes down to cost, and practicalities. 

Christmas brought a message from the Electoral Officer, Whangarei District Council, regarding 2010 Local Body elections