Town Basin
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 A new council is an opportunity for a new start - Town Basin ›
Having attended the public meeting regarding the future of the Town Basin, I am now less confident about Council’s intentions for the area. My recent survey showed that 71% of residents wish to retain public ownership (control) of the Town Basin. One would hope public opinion would count for something – apparently, it would seem not.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 The best ideas often come from the community ›
It would seem the future of the Town Basin is to be decided by developers. One would wonder why the council in its wisdom has not turned public energy into a positive outcome.
Saturday, June 02, 2007 Dredging costs can be equitably shared by all of the beneficiaries ›
There is no question that we need the channel kept open. Hence we need a mutually agreed upon policy for funding that necessity
Friday, May 18, 2007 Petition urging Council to retain ownership of the Town Basin ›
My petition reads: We the undersigned, request that the Whangarei District Council retains ownership of the Town Basin on behalf of the residents and ratepayers of Whangarei.
Contact me for a copy of the petition:
Phone/fax 09 436 3660
Mobile 021 201 4111
lachlan@xnet.co.nz
Monday, May 14, 2007 Who should pay for dredging the Hatea Channel? ›
We have a quality product – why are we selling it so cheaply? So cheaply that the rate-payers are asked to pay for the dredging of the Hatea Channel, to keep the Basin open.
Friday, May 11, 2007 Town Basin for Sale ›
"Town Basin for sale” - Advocate 11th May 2007
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