Napier council s first female CEO in its 147-year history hits the ground running
9 Feb, 2021 12:41 AM
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New Napier City Council chief executive Dr Steph Rotarangi (right) with mayor Kirsten Wise before the start of the three-day rates policy hearing today. Photo / Warren Buckland
Hawkes Bay Today
Napier City Council chief executive Dr Stephanie Rotarangi was wasting no time getting into the thick of the new role as she attended a hearing of rates policy submissions on her first day today.
Fresh from 14-days Covid-19 quarantine followed by a family holiday and settling three children into three different schools in Napier after moving back to New Zealand from Melbourne, she replaces former CEO Wayne Jack, who departed for West Australia almost 12 months ago.
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Demerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert says
14 Jan, 2021 11:35 PM
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Criminal justice advocate Sir Kim Workman with his book, Journey Towards Justice. Photo / Wairarapa Times-Age
Wairarapa Times-Age
By: Soumya Bhamidipati
A proposed demerit point system for young offenders concerns some experts, as public submissions on the bill remain open until February.
The Oranga Tamariki [Youth Justice Demerit Points] Amendment Bill described the demerit system, stating it would identify, deter, and penalise repeat offending , while also working to increase accountability and transparency within the youth justice system .
Wairarapa-born criminal justice advocate Sir Kim Workman said there were several reasons why the proposed bill was problematic.