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Opinion: Remove the veil of secrecy of council workshops
1 Apr, 2021 05:00 AM
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A growing feeling remains that the open debates are for show, and the decisions are made behind closed doors, writes Marcus Anselm. Photo / Getty Images
A growing feeling remains that the open debates are for show, and the decisions are made behind closed doors, writes Marcus Anselm. Photo / Getty Images
OPINION
Once again, the local government s workshop culture is under scrutiny after a disgruntled Rotorua ratepayer launched a bid to open the doors on his district s councils.
Bay of Plenty businessman Justin Adams complained with the national Ombudsman over Rotorua Lakes Council s tendency to hold closed-door get-togethers.
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Neighbours scrap over sound and smell
10:30 AM Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Concerns have been raised about the health effects of a scrap yard on nearby residents. PHOTO/SOUMYA BHAMIDIPATI
Zoning blamed for woman’s annoyance
A woman said a Masterton scrapyard is exceeding noise limits and emitting toxic fumes, but the scrapyard owner said it’s just not true.
Wairarapa Scrap Metals was in discussions with Masterton District Council about noise complaints, but Essex St resident Alison Sutherland said progress was slow.
“The noise has steadily increased since 2019, but I’ve been distressed by it over the past few months,” she said.