August 31, 2009
Recently, I released a discussion document on redesigning Local Government in Hawke’s Bay. This has predictably caused a lot of discussion and this is good. For the record, I have always supported some form of amalgamation in the region and I think it is time to have the debate again. I think we have come [...]
August 31, 2009
By his own account, Lawrence Yule was chastened by the last local body election results in 2007. Running then for a third term, he was surprised to find his two opposition candidates — neither of whom were household names or enjoyed a pre-existing network of support in the community — nonetheless collected 45% of the [...]
August 31, 2009
The size of local government units has been a major debate in New Zealand for many years. And the process of local government consolidation is often contentious, easily degenerating to the level of bumper sticker simplicities. In local government, “amalgamation” to some people is a dirty word, while “status quo” can be sweet and acceptable. [...]
August 28, 2009
Today we’re presenting the intriguing story of historical figure Lawrencus Yulus Amalgamaticus, as recounted by a scribe of his era, Brendanus Webbus. I think you will find that the character and exploits of Lawrencus Yulus bear a striking resemblance to our esteemed present-day Mayor Lawrence Yule, but any similarities to Lawrence or his contemporaries are [...]
August 27, 2009
For your common sense and principle on the smacking issue. It does seem inappropriate to be stampeded by a referendum in which the potential victims (and by that I mean the children, not the parents!) have no say. The best analysis I’ve seen of the post-referendum situation comes from Gordon Campbell, former Listener journalist, writing [...]
August 27, 2009
On Wednesday, a relatively obscure “Action Item” was reported at the HB Regional Council meeting. It dealt with efforts to fashion a common approach to software systems upgrades among the region’s Councils. At least three of the five Councils are poised to each spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on such upgrades. Here is the [...]
August 25, 2009
Here are a couple of upcoming events that some BayBuzz readers might want to attend. The Napier City Pilot Trust holds its AGM at 10am on Saturday, August 29 at the Memorial Rooms on Clive Square. Here’s the meeting notice and a brief plan of action. At 5:30p on Wednesday September 2nd, Friends of the [...]
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