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

NZ police botched the investigation and ordered to return files to Kim Dotcom. Mickey Mouse returns!

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=167786&fm=psp,tst

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

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

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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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Funny? Not really, and hilarious...

Funny? Not really. And hilarious below..

 

Who let the dogs out - a polar blast hit the south of NZ and moved its way up the country...

http://petesplace.blogtown.co.nz/2013/05/28/who-let-the-dogs-out-a-polar-blast-hits-the-south-of-nz-which-has-rapidly-moved-up-the-country/

Pride and his T/Boltz mates - Melbourne Storm Under 20 Thunderbolts 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

Labour will feed the kids so they can learn - National refused...

Hutt Valley councils combining to consult on future local government amalgamations...

Their car or our's?

Upper Hutt and Hutt City Councils have decided to get together and consult on the future of local government amalgamations in the Hutt Valley. The message has been received loud and clear that Hutt Valley residents don't want a bar of a Wellington Super City. There is no economic or social benefit for such an amalgamation. Now the two Hutt councils will sit down and discuss the benefits or otherwise of amalgamation in the valley.


http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1305/S00267/hutt-valley-councils-combine-to-consult-on-future-local-govt.htm

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Tuhoe - Children of the Mist

http://petesplace.blogtown.co.nz/2013/05/18/tuhoe-te-kenana/

Labour to create and build...

Our boy Pride Petterson robati on the receiving end against Canberra Raiders U20's May 2013

Holden Cup Rd 8 - Storm v Raiders

In This Photo: Pride Petterson-Robati

Pride Petterson-Robati of the Storm is tackled during the round eight Holden Cup match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park on May 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.

(May 3, 2013 - Source: Scott Barbour/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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