Peak rates, a relationship reset, money from central government, longer terms and a possible amalgamation of councils. All this and more in the long-awaited review of the future local government
No apologies necesary - a good catch as that phrase is set to crop up in a few places over the week. We are raring to go but also the year has been long. Thanks Rob - Anna
Apologies for being the prunciation police, but this is down to "raring" and "rearing" being homophones in Aotearoa. Just like "rarely" and "really". Yes, rarely!
Am I wrong but to me this doesn’t make sense? “To combat this, the panel has recommended that councils pay rates on council land used for schools, hospitals and conservation estate and that the GST collected off rates be returned to local government.” Shouldn’t it be The Government pay rates on ....”
Good lord Patricia - you are correct. I need to start sending chocolate fish to bright-eyed readers. Apologies - can only fall on early morning starts as reason. Thank you and I will amend - Anna
Hi Don - if you're keen on finding out more about who was consulted, there is a section on the way the panel consulted in the report and a summary of all the submissions. They're pretty strong on change needing to be led by community and local government. Thanks - Anna
Apologies for being the grammar police but the expression is “raring to go” not “rearing to go”
No apologies necesary - a good catch as that phrase is set to crop up in a few places over the week. We are raring to go but also the year has been long. Thanks Rob - Anna
Apologies for being the prunciation police, but this is down to "raring" and "rearing" being homophones in Aotearoa. Just like "rarely" and "really". Yes, rarely!
I really do like that Bulletin readers are this rigorous Steve - Anna
Yes! I almost added that same comment, though you put it better than I would have. Being of Yorkshire stock, they don’t rhyme when I say them. :)
Am I wrong but to me this doesn’t make sense? “To combat this, the panel has recommended that councils pay rates on council land used for schools, hospitals and conservation estate and that the GST collected off rates be returned to local government.” Shouldn’t it be The Government pay rates on ....”
Good lord Patricia - you are correct. I need to start sending chocolate fish to bright-eyed readers. Apologies - can only fall on early morning starts as reason. Thank you and I will amend - Anna
Nobody has asked the people if they want any changes.
Hi Don - if you're keen on finding out more about who was consulted, there is a section on the way the panel consulted in the report and a summary of all the submissions. They're pretty strong on change needing to be led by community and local government. Thanks - Anna