Kāpiti Council focused on debt reduction in LTP
Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow says prioritising the reduction of debt was the strongest message Council received leading into the Long-term Plan 2024–34 considerations. “A 17 […]
Politics
HDC Supports Joint Letter on Māori Wards
Mayor Bernie Wanden joined 51 Mayors and Chairs, and LGNZ in advocating for local decision-making regarding the imminent introduction of poll provisions on Māori Wards. […]
Constables save man from burning car
Three constables were presented bravery awards by Mayor Janet Holborow at the Kāpiti Council today. Mayor Holborow says the actions of the three constables were […]
Finance Minister Willis at Kapiti breakfast
The Electra Business Breakfast is welcoming the Minister of Finance, Hon Nicola Willis hot on the heels of delivering her first budget on Thursday 30th May. She has been quoted […]
Neil MacKay announces Electra Trust bid
Current Electra Trust member Neil MacKay has announced his candidacy for a return to the trust at the upcoming election. Mr MacKay says Electra is […]
Electra Business and Innovation Awards celebrates 30 years
The recent opening of the Electra Business and Innovation Awards process drew a full house at Māoriland hub in Ōtaki. This is 30th year of […]
Government tax on a tax brutal for Councils
The argument for either scrapping GST on rates or having the GST on rates returned to councils is alive and well. This year most councils […]
Horowhenua Community urged to have their say on Long Term Plan
Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) sets the District’s direction for the next 20 years – outlining our activities and providing a long term focus for […]
Greater Wellington reviewing councillor representation
Community views on whether Greater Wellington’s constituency arrangements are fair and effective are being sought to help inform Greater Wellington’s Representation Review. The six-yearly review […]
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape
This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials, […]