Deciphering HPUDS
February 28, 2010
This week, elected representatives of the Hastings, Napier and Regional Councils will meet to select their preferred growth scenario for the Heretaunga Plains, as well as determine the materials and process they will use to seek official public consultation.
The scenario ultimately chosen as the Heretaunga Plains Urban Growth Strategy, and then embedded in District Plans [...]
Dead trout in Tukituki
February 25, 2010
In the last few days, fishermen have observed and recovered dead mature trout in the Tukituki, below the Patangata Bridge.
The trout have a black fungus growing in their gills.
One such trout apparently has been sent to a lab for analysis. A potential source of the fungus is sewage.
Meanwhile, we wait and wait for CHB to [...]
Napier Offers Hope
February 23, 2010
Section 10 of the Local Government Act 2002 says that: “The purpose of local government is … to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of communities, in the present and for the future.”
Our local Councils seem to struggle with the “social well-being” part of this mandate. They shrug off this responsibility, usually saying [...]
Warning salvo on water management
February 21, 2010
Last week, a special panel appointed by the Environment and Local Government Ministers issued its recommendations on how water use and protection should be managed in Canterbury.
In a nutshell, the panel recommended firing Environment Canterbury, the area’s regional council. From its report:
“…the Review Group has concluded that ECan’s performance on water policy and management [...]
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