Last week, LGNZ announced the finalists in the 2021 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards . These awards recognise and celebrate outstanding work by local councils around the country to promote and grow the well-being of their communities. Ōpōtiki District Council .
The number of horses roaming Ōpōtiki's streets has got out of control and neither police nor the council have the resources to deal with the problem, a council spokesperson says.
Charlotte Jones - Local Democracy Reporter16:59, Jun 03 2021
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Grazing a horse in Opotiki could soon become a privilege not a right as the council moves to consult with the public on a total ban.
Grazing horses in Ōpotiki could be banned as police and council staff are overwhelmed with the numbers roaming the streets. On Tuesday, Ōpotiki district councillors voted to ban horses from grazing on council land. They will now seek public feedback on a proposal to completely ban horses from the township and to hire and train addition animal control staff to respond to the high number of horse-related callouts.
A SPECIALIST NHS Fife pregnancy service has won a top national award for its work supporting vulnerable pregnant women, unborn babies and their families. The Vulnerable in Pregnancy Team won the Midwife Award at the Scottish Health Awards, which were held virtually last week. The eight-strong team consists of specialist midwives, nurses and nursery nurses, and is based at the Victoria Hospital. The team were celebrated for the exemplary work they have been doing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, where they have continued to provide safe, face-to-face personalised care for women and families with vulnerabilities. This has included child protection issues, learning needs, social care challenges linked to deprivation, and gender-based violence.