Thursday, May 30, 2013

NZ judge orders Police and FBI to return internet files to Kim Dotcom...

A definate no to a Wellington super-city on expected debt alone...

A photo of Wellington taken from the lookout p...
A photo of Wellington taken from the lookout point at Mount Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

It is becoming increasingly obvious that folk in the Hutt Valley are not interested in becoming part of a Wellington Super-city.  And here is an extra reason why they would  want a super-city like a hole in the head.

The Hutt and Wellington would take on significantly more debt if the region was combined as a super-city: Looking ahead the prospects are expected to be even more dire for ratepayers. Over the next decade Wellington City borrowing is expected to increase by 42% and  the regional council's would double.  However, Hutt City Council debt is expected to decline by 18%.

So on this factor alone, there would be no interest at all. The Wairarapa is expected to go it alone as well, creating a United Wairarapa Council. So it is beginning to look more likely a United Hutt Valley Council is the preferred option. A good idea in my book!


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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Beyond the HuttRiver - New Zealand today..: The two Hutt Valley councils to launch their own p...

Beyond the HuttRiver - New Zealand today..: The two Hutt Valley councils to launch their own p...: Upper Hutt City Wellington city cable-car Ewen Bridge in Lower Hutt Re Wellington Supercity proposal:  On Tuesday, the tw...

The two Hutt Valley councils to launch their own public consultation with three options...


Upper Hutt City
Wellington city cable-car
Ewen Bridge in Lower Hutt

Re Wellington Supercity proposal:  On Tuesday, the two Hutt Valley councils will launch their own public consultation on three options for local government reform: a united Hutt Valley council, a super-city for the entire region, or the status quo.
Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy said the 20-day time limit would not be a problem, as a decision on where the Hutt councils stood would be made shortly after consultation closed on June 14.
"We're efficient, you see. That's why the Hutt Valley will lead the way."
Hutt Valley residents will make their own decision, as always!

View of the Ewen Bridge in Lower Hutt