Month: February 2025
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Huge News On Developer Contributions (1)
Update and clarification: Tauranga has two different development contributions, one by the land developer, and another by whoever builds the house. The council is allowed to charge the land developer 100% of the growth infrastructure costs which means that the section price has already paid for growth. This reduces the cost of bare land because…
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Go Woke Go Broke
National appears to be attempting a triangulation like policy, trying to woo swing voters on the centre left by embracing woke leftist policies like LGBT. The trick, is to woo swing voters, without undermining support from your own base. The downfall can be that you alienate your own base, and do not attract a significant…
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Marine Precinct Motion To Strike
I spent the day in court on Tuesday 25th of February, along with 40-50 other people supporting Erika Harvey. The numbers did reduce by the end of the day. Last year, the Commissioners made a secret sale of the Marine Precinct to an unsolicited buyer. There was no public tender. The sale was kept secret…
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Tsunami Workshop Papamoa
TCC ran a Tsunami workshop at the Papamoa Library on Friday 14th of February 2025. A lot of staff and consultants in attendance. The previous workshop was held in Arataki. I am pleased to say that six of our councillors attended. Thank you councillors for giving up your time for this very important subject. In…
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Simeon Brown Lunch
I attended the lunch and presentation by Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga on Tuesday 4th of February at Trinity Wharf. The lunch event was hosted by local National Party MP’s Sam Uffindel for Tauranga, and Tom Rutherford for Bay Of Plenty. Simeon Brown is minister for Auckland, Health, and State Owned Enterprises. Simeon was formerly…
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Armistice Day 2024
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day at Papamoa War Memorial on Stella Place. Don’t those navy lads look handsome in those white uniforms. Also attended by an army verteran, and an army officer from the UK. Approximately 18,000 and 12,000 kiwis died in World Wars One and Two…
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Michael Connett On Fluoridation
I attended the presentation by Michael Connett on Monday the 3rd of February in the Te Puna hall. The meeting was organised by Fluoride Free New Zealand. Michael is a US lawyer who has recently won a court case against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over fluoride dosing of water supplies. Michael has come…
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Steve Morris Clinic
Barry Scott and I attended a clinic with Councillor Steve Morris at the Papamoa Library in December 2024. Barry is promoting community committees, as a first step towards community boards, with the first committee being setup as a trial for the Arataki and Papmaoa wards. I was along for the ride. Council is planing to…
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Gordon Spratt Shelter
We have a new shelter beside the play park at Gordon Spratt Reserve. Here local resident Barry Scott cuts the ribbon with Papamoa Rotary Club project manager Christa George. Barry initiated the project to provide shade for local moms while their children are playing on the playground. The structure provides shade, and somewhere to sit…
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Tom Rutherford MP
I spoke with Tom Rutherford National Party MP For Bay Of Plenty at his electoral office on Domain Road, Papamoa. Tom was first elected in 2023. He was formerly on the Justice and Governance select committee (which includes local government), and the Transport and Infrastructure select committee. He is currently on the Justice select committee.…
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Treaty Principles Bill Submission
Below is my submission on the Treaty Principles Bill. This is about some very important issues which affect New Zealand’s sovereignty, and the way in which we as a nation go forward. The current path that the country on is “divide and conquer” which does not bode well for the future of our democracy. The…