A Central Hawke’s Bay farmer says it’s time for a conversation about allowing skilled and properly equipped locals to help councils clear debris and reopen roads after severe weather events. In January a Scottish local council made BBC headlines for calling on individuals and communities to take more responsibility for their roads during weather events. […]
Category: Accountability
Investigating what’s going on and who our elected officials are listening to on occasions when they appear to be ignoring the public; supporting transparency and robust public involvement; advocating local government consolidation
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Our councils’ big three issues
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