Organizer Rebecca Washington-Lindsey, founder of local nonprofit 'We All Matter' explained why she favored a focus on diversity over Black history. But many found the city's omission troubling.
Christina Persico05:00, May 07 2021
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The tide has yet to turn in favour of water meters in New Plymouth. On day three of the New Plymouth District Council hearings on its draft $3 billion 10-year spending plan, there was little support for one of the most controversial ideas – the introduction of water meters to 26,000 homes. If approved, the $18 million installation job would start in July. Real bills won’t start arriving for a year, with residents only receiving mock bills while they get used to having to watch their water use.
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Greg Mackay unsuccessfully stood for the New Plymouth mayoralty in 2019. On Thursday he took councillors to task over a proposal to install water meters.