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Saturday Express
Marlborough’s community newspaper
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Making room
for magic
The Salvation Army has made
room in their hearts for families
this Christmas by literally
opening up a room full of gifts.
Operation Gift For Kids is a
project that aims to ease the Project organiser Bridget Nolan
said she was after the "wow
financial burdens of Christmas. factor" when families entered
Sophie Trigger has the full the gift room for the first time.
SCOTT HAMMOND/ STUFF
story on page 3.
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We ask the eldery to share their wisdom. This week’s Wise Wonders are from Springlands Retirement Village.
Wise Wonders What was the best Christmas present you have ever received?
Frazer Simpson (85) Isabel Peterson (88) Wim van Velthooven (90) Olive Sutherland-Waite (100)
Model train sets back in the wartime. My husband because he was always there. My family. My daughter, I was married on Christmas
day and had her the following November.
John May (91) Margret St George (80) Malcolm Barrer (82) Sylvia Brownlee
Some nice fruit because I enjoy it. A big kiss from my Granddaughter because My wife because she was the best thing that Having my family home for Christmas.
it came from the heart. ever happened to me, she was the most
spectacular person.
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Room for joy at Christmas
SOPHIE TRIGGER
More than 140 families will go
through a magical gift room
thanks to a Salvation Army proj-
ect that aims to ease the
financial burdens of Christmas.
The project, called Operation
Gift For Kids uses a token sys-
tem to provide gifts to families
referred by community agencies.
Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu
Trust Financial mentor John
Pratchett said he had referred
five families to the gift room this
week.
Some families face the choice
of over-stretching themselves, or
their kids going without, he said.
"We probably will see a lot of
people in the New Year who’ve
got a bit beyond themselves over
Christmas,’’ Pratchett said.
‘‘We love today because it’s a
chance where we get to see a lot
of joy and happiness on people’s
faces instead of thinking what
debts do I have to address this
week and looking at their costs.’’
A token system for ‘‘purchas-
ing’’ the gifts was also a valuable Each family got a free book, soft toy, board game and three tokens per child. SCOTT HAMMOND/ STUFF
budgeting lesson for his clients,
he said. are more worse off than me. It’s Salvation Army social worker room. dent this time of year.
One of Pratchett’s clients amazing really, especially when and project organiser Bridget ‘‘They’ve forgotten that the ‘‘We’ve seen a huge increase
Nadia Mason had chosen several you’re on a budget.’’ Nolan she was after the ‘‘wow world’s against them and there’s in food parcels, people needing
gifts for her two kids, Awa, 11, Each family, referred to the factor’’ when families walked fear and mistrust and they just food parcels to get through. Also
and Marangai, 8, though she said gift room by an agency, was into the gift room for the first stand there and go ‘‘wow, this is working families, not just ben-
they would be grateful for any- given three tokens per child, as time. for me’’. eficiaries this year, so the
thing. well as a free family gift, book ‘‘For a moment in their life, ‘‘The message was ‘let us pro- demographics have changed as
‘‘To see their faces, when and soft toy. Hundreds of gifts where they’ve just spent the last vide the kids toys under the trees well
these ones are all from Santa and had been donated from the com- 11 months going to and you focus on buying a little ‘‘It’s really quite hard to select
then they get one from Mum and munity to create the selection. appointments, having to work on bit of extra food or pay a bill’.’’ the people to come through, so
one from Dad so it’s pretty cool,’’ Mason had chosen a board their budget and having to buy Salvation Army case worker we’ve had to choose the most in
Mason said. game, painting set, cars and a second-hand socks, for this one Liz Whitt said the need in Marl- need, so that process is always
‘‘There’s so many people that diary for her children. day they get to walk into this borough was particularly evi- hard.’’
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A not so merry Christmas
SOPHIE TRIGGER
are out there,’’ Neal said.
Mental health related incidents ‘‘They just need to pick up the
increase over the holiday period, phone and there are people out
emergency workers on the front there who can look after them
line say. and help them.’’
Marlborough St Johns Terri-
tory manager Murray Neal said
mental health-related callouts Where to get help:
can go up by around 30 per cent
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800
in December and January com-
LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
pared to the rest of the year.
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text
‘‘We do see an upswing in
234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz
mental health type issues at this
or online chat
time of year, over the December,
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
January, February period,’’ Neal
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828
said.
865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
‘‘We do work pretty hard in
What’s Up – 0800 942 8787 (for
that area over this period ... our
5–18 year olds). Phone counselling
average number of calls per
is available Monday to Friday,
month probably goes up by
midday–11pm and weekends, 3pm–
about 30 per cent over this time.’’
11pm. Online chat is available 7pm–
Neal suspected issues like
10pm daily.
financial pressure, family
Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (0800
stresses and isolation to be some
kidsline) for young people up to 18
of the causes. St Johns territory manager Murray Neal said mental health related call-outs can increase by up to 30 per cent during
the holiday period. SCOTT HAMMOND/ STUFF years of age. Open 24/7.
‘‘It’s a family time and often
thelowdown.co.nz – or email
people don’t have the family sup-
team@thelowdown.co.nz or free
port that they would otherwise a mental health issue, it can be ‘‘A nine per cent increase ‘‘As each year goes on, people
text 5626
wish for,’’ he said. stressful, it can impact people’s from one year to the next is quite are finding that they’re having to
Anxiety New Zealand – 0800
The ‘‘upswing’’ in mental wellness and mental health,’’ he significant – that’s quite a big manage and cope with multiple
ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
health related callouts for said. increase in demand for things that are going on – mental
Rural Support Trust – 0800 787 254
paramedics had also been con- ‘‘The consequences are that responses to mental health,’’ he health might be just one of
(0800 RURAL HELP)
sistent over the past few years, police do attend more instances said. them,’’ Nolan said.
Supporting Families in Mental
he said. that relate to mental health.’’ ‘‘Every 24 hours, the police ‘‘I think there’s a real element
Illness – 0800 732 825
Marlborough Community Not only do mental health nationally attend around 104 of people looking for someone to
1737, Need to talk? Free call or text
Constable Russ Smith said there callouts increase over calls for service at mental health spend Christmas with or just a
1737 any time for support from a
was also increased police attend- Christmas, but police figures related incidents, and Marlbor- little bit of extra food, perhaps
trained counsellor
ance for mental health issues show it’s getting worse. ough would be no exception in for comfort, or to make them feel
Healthline – 0800 611 116
over the Christmas period. He Smith said the national terms of whatever the national like they can celebrate that time
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757
said existing mental health figures had shown a nine per trend is.’’ of year.’’
or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained
issues could be exacerbated by cent increase in mental health Salvation Army social worker St Johns and police urged
counsellor about how you are
financial pressure and increased related callouts in the 2018/19 Bridget Nolan said vulnerable people struggling to reach out for
feeling or to ask any questions)
use of alcohol. year, compared to the previous people can feel particularly support at this time of year.
The Grief Centre – (09) 418 1457
‘‘Even people who don’t have 12 months. isolated at this time of year. ‘‘Make use of the services that
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Win for Marlborough sailors
RAHUL BHATTARAI
Close to 100 sailors took to the
water in 15 different types of
yachts in a regatta hosted by the
Queen Charlotte Yacht Club
(QCYC) in Picton.
The club held the Nelson
Marlborough Regionals which
started on Saturday.
QCYC’s rear commodore
Christel Hopkins said the
‘‘weather was fantastic for sail-
ing and people from all age
groups eight years old to 70 years
old came in for the competition’’.
This year three champion-
ships – the South Island Zephyr,
the Regional Open Skiff Regatta,
and the A Class South Island
Championships – came under
the umbrella of the regional
regatta.
‘‘It was quite remarkable to
have three of them at once.
These were held in conjunction
with the Nelson Marlborough
Regionals. The same happens in
the North Island. Most boat
classes also have a National
Championship. These also move
around from club to club,’’ Hop-
kins said.
The entry for the event was
$20 for a single handled boat and
$30 for a double handled boat,
‘‘this was a very cheap event nor-
mally three-day event would cost Georgina Dempster and Grace Hodges of the Marlborough Team sailing on a 420 dinghy. SUPPLIED
about $120,’’ she said.
Results: Zephyr S.I. was won Fin Stichbury in second; Laser: well deserved first place; Star- Paper Tiger – clear victory by NYC, with QCYC sailors Moss
convincingly by Greg Wright Jack Bennett took victory over ling - 1st Ben Mangin (NYC) and Nigel Greenbank from QCYC; Hopkins and Louie Poletti hot on
from WBBC, A class SI Victory other QCYC sailors; Open Class 2nd QCYC sailor River Hopkins; Flying Dutchman – David Gibb his heels; Optimist Inner Har-
by Dave Shaw from Nelson, won by Cameron Doig in his 29-er – Nelson Team Jones and & Craig Pettie victorious over bour: won by Emily Preece
Open Skiff: William Beg – NPCL Finn; 420 – Girls team Eden Schneider taking first and QCYC other Nelson teams; Optimist (Green Fleet) and Harry Pitts
took first place with QCYC sailor Amos and Skye Baker taking team: Edwards and Overend 2nd; Open: Victory to Noah Malpot- (Rainbow Fleet).
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Thunderous roar of the Bristols
‘‘Almost retired teacher’’ Rus- cynically remarked ‘‘You two
sell Gifford remembers his were on a direct line to the cem-
schooldays spent in and etery or the hospital and you
around Blenheim in the 1950s. managed to avoid both!’’
This week he recalls a plane Within a year the aircraft was
that everyone in town knew repaired and back in the air
about. earning its living.
On a sunny but chilly after- The day came when I had to
noon at Woodbourne Airport make use of the Bristol. The
May 1951 we waited for the first inter-island ferries were on
Bristol to arrive. strike yet again and I had to get
There she is. Distant at first back to Auckland.
but the drone of engines getting I drove up to Woodbourne in
louder, then swinging on to short the early morning and backed
finals and she was down. my ‘‘Morrie Thou’’ up the
ZK AYG pulled up before a sloping ramp and into the roomy
crowd of several hundred. I cavern of the Bristol. I was
remember being slightly invited up into the flight deck for
bothered about evidence of oily the short flight to Wellington. So
exhaust stains on the under sur- up the ladder and into the
face of the wings not understand- ‘‘office’’.
ing that sleeve valve engines are I was intrigued to notice that
required to burn a certain quan- both pilots read their
tity of oil. newspapers intently as we made
I was impressed when the big our way across the strait. But
clamshell doors opened to note a A Bristol Freighter on display at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. SUPPLIED there was a good deal of focussed
spare engine carried as cargo. attention on the skies around us
Good thinking that! Blenheim that was not very dozen Bristols which served in The port engine was shut as we made our turn to port for
The Bristol looked pretty big. aware of them. Those big Bristol the Malaysian conflict. down before the starboard the landing.
Four bladed propellers. Not Hercules engines had a distinc- We were all gathered at engine could be restarted. In fact, Almost no bump and we were
overly graceful but it presented tive and throaty roar. There was Omaka Aerodrome in the mid- the starboard could not be down. A somewhat costly flight
an impressive sense of practi- an early flight across to Welling- fifties for an air pageant. One restarted, nor the port engine but efficient, and provided me
cality and purpose. ton each morning. It was suppos- item was to be a low pass by a revived. We watched as the Bris- with long-lasting memories.
That big boxy fuselage able to edly the newspaper run. Bristol Freighter running on one tol lost height and headed toward In the end the need for a rapid
cope with all manner of loads. Our house seemed to be engine. the cemetery! We observed a freight service across the Strait
Mostly freight on pallets, but directly under the flight path. Shortly before arriving at branch being knocked off a pine and on to the highways was sat-
also cars, cases of fruit, livestock, The din was impressive. Phone Omaka the crew realised that tree. isfied by efficient sea ferries and
even passengers in a pod. calls had to be paused until the they had shut down and feath- The futile calls from the PA a vastly expanded fleet of trucks.
It was the beginning of quite thunderous beast had moved on. ered the starboard engine. The system to ‘‘not proceed toward So, the Bristol era came to an
an adventure for Blenheim. Air- It used to impress me that the waiting crowd would be able to the crash site’’ were ignored as end. A couple flew off to new
freight across Cook Strait was an pilots used to include a little see the port engine only so the we made our way across a countries but most were
idea whose time had come. In the ‘‘concerto moment’ by changing pilots attempted to remedy the riverbed to inspect the some- scrapped or donated to
end there was a fleet of 11 the propeller pitch from fine to situation. They had very little what crumpled plane. The crew museums. As the Blenheim
Bristols. coarse while directly overhead. time to do this and somehow were not to be seen but turned newspaper said. ‘They will be
There was not a household in The Airforce also had half a things got confused. out not to be injured. Someone missed, but not that much.’’
relax - enjoy - celebrate
The team at Harcourts Marlborough would like to wish you a happy and safe festive season.
Our offices will be closed for Christmas from 5pm Fri the 20th of December 2019 and reopening on Monday the 6th of January.
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Out & About
SATURDAY Tuesday and Thursday. Afternoon Station south end, ride departs 1pm. High St. $5. Judith 5787554. known as Jokers Wild.) Reception
Stand-up Comedy: Dec 21, 8pm, tea supplied. Ulysses: Dec 29, lunch ride to Spring Creek Playcentre: Today 5781059. Free band.
Picton Little Theatre. Adult hilarity. Boot Sale: 8am to 2pm, Blenheim Smugglers Pub in Nelson. Meet at and Wednesday, 10am to 12.30pm, New Year’s Eve with Madsen
Tickets: Take Note, Picton/ Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. the Blenheim Railway Station south 46a Ferry Rd, Spring Creek. Crystal Promotions: Dec 31, 8:30pm-12am,
Alyssums, Blenheim. John 5783918. end, ride departs 10.30am. 0226092646. Clubs of Marlborough. R18. $40pp,
Bonnie Coad’s ‘‘Modern Art Community Golf: Marlborough Tumble Tots Picton: 10am to incl light supper, purchase early
SUNDAY residents can have a round of golf 11am, Port Marlborough Pavilion, from Reception, 578 1059.
with a Retro Twist’’: Marlborough
Carols on the Lawn: Dec 22, for $15, Sunday afternoons and all Joseph Sullivan Dr. $2 includes Dan Bolton Quartet: Jan 7, 2020,
Art Soc. Open every day apart from
Combined St Christopher’s and St day Monday at Marlborough Golf morning tea. Gemma 0211860292. Le Cafe, London Quay, Picton,
Christmas and New Year’s Day, Ninians free community event, St Club, Fairhall. Picton Senior Citizens: Meet at 7:30pm-10:30pm. All ages. Free or
10.30am-4.30pm. Until Jan 5. Ninians, Alabama Rd, 5-7pm. Bring Blenheim Petanque Club: Today the Picton RSA at 1.30pm for $10+ donation. Jazz singer/
Riverside Railway: Departing a picnic or barbecue avail. In 10am and Wednesday 1pm. 65A housie, a cuppa and a chance to songwriter/pianists.
Brayshaw Park Station at 1:15 and church hall if wet. Weld St. Russell 5791952 or Chris socialise. Les 5737033. Persistent Pain Support Group:
3pm for Omaka Station. Adult $7, Christmas Pony Rides: Dec 22, 5787303. Indoor Bowls: Clubs of From Jan 7, 2020, 5-6pm, Biddy
child $4. Departing Brayshaw Park 11am-1pm, Vines Village. $5. All ages. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Marlborough, 7pm. Ken 5778190. Kates, 2 Market St. Drop-in group
Station at 1:45pm for Beaver Station Marlborough Flyer Steam Train: Club: Brayshaw Park. 10am to 4pm, Dillons Point Playgroup: Today for people with persistent pain and
(central Blenheim). Adult $12, child Super Sunday Special Dec 29, rocks, minerals, crystals, work room and Wednesday, 9am to noon, those supporting them.
$6. Cash only. Operating: Dec 28, 12:10-3pm, Blenheim Railway and books. Admission free. Bright Centre, 2 Dillons Point Rd. Sit and Be Fit: Today and Thur,
30, 31; Jan 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10. Station. Tickets: website, $32-$158. 1-2:30pm, Riversdale Community
Kapa Haka: 65A Weld St, 1-3pm. All Wendy 5792089.
Artisan Craft Market: 9am-2pm, 03 9741812. All ages. Steam travel House, 131 Budge St. $2.
welcome. Free. Marlborough Guild of
Farmers Car Park. All ages. Crafts, from a bygone era between Friendship Combined Club of
Model Aero Club: ARA, Wairau Woodworkers: 9am-12pm, 7-9pm,
coffee, food, activate centre with Blenheim and Seddon. Beavertown: Calling semi retired/
Valley, 9am, Murray 5789199 or Brayshaw Park. Philip 5705188.
outdoor games. Maud Island/Te Pakeka, retired locals looking for friendship,
Tony 5779776. Barbershop Chorus: Rehearsals
Redwoodtown Market: Pelorus Sound Tour: Jan 5, 7pm, Spring Creek Hall. Jim fellowship and fun. 4th Tuesday
Redwood Tavern car park, 8-12. 8:45am-6pm, Maud Island. MONDAY 5786927. each month, 10am, St Mary’s Parish
Crafts, flowers, knife/tool $65-$130. All ages. Hosts: Pelorus New Meretoto 1770 Exhibition: Bridge Club: 7.15pm, Clubs of Centre, Maxwell Rd. Interesting
sharpening, fresh vegetables, Tours and DOC. Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Marlborough. $4. Alison 5776554 or speakers, outings. Lois 5788231,
preserves, health foods, garden Marlborough Flyer Steam Train: Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker 021212797. Judy 5778546.
plants, honey, jewellery. Alison Blenheim to Kekerengu: Jan 5, Place. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. $10 Porcelain Artists: 10am, Brooklyn Drawing group: Basic drawing
5785109. 10:10am-5:45pm, Blenheim Railway adult, $5 child 5+ yrs, under 5 yrs Croquet Club. June 5788891 or skills. Art Society Studio. Sydney
Cruisey Church: St Andrew’s Station. Tickets, website: $0-$129. free. Free entry Sat. Marjorie 5777015. 0211568398.
Church and hall from 5pm. Games, 03 9741812. All ages. Watercolour for Beginners: 10-12 Picton Walking Group: 9.30am, Al Anon Family Support Group
crafts, worship and a meal. Church Model Yacht and Boat Sailing: and 1-3pm, Art Society Studio. Anne Picton RSA car park. Val 5736614. Meeting: 6.30pm, Salvation Army
office 5787119 or Raewyn 5784576. Brayshaw Park, 1-4pm. 5787150. 50+ Walking Group: All walks Rooms. Help for families and
Orchid Society: St Ninians Hall, Lighthouse Christian Business Networking: leave the Nativity Church car park friends of problem drinkers and
1.30pm, Rosie 5783490. Fellowship Church: Senior 7:30-8:30am, Watery Mouth Cafe. at 10am. Phone Colin 5793101 for addictions. Marg 5784690,
Marlborough Civic Orchestra: Citizens Hall, 10-12. Every Sunday. All ages. Free. Info: the destination this week. 02102607468 or Aley 021434117.
Rehearsals 4pm to 6pm, Cloudy All ages. enquires@thenetworkers.co.nz Lacemakers: Meet every Monday, Marlborough Singers
Bay Funeral Service rooms, Boyce Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Tai Chi with Maree Certified please contact Rosemary 5788865 (Blenheim Choral Soc): 7pm,
St. Jo 0276347334, A&P Showgrounds, 9-12. Local, Instructor: 12.30-1.30pm, Senior or Winnie 0273 376931 for details of Wesley Centre, 3 Henry St.
marlboroughcivicorchestra@gmail. fresh and seasonal produce and Citizens’ Hall. 5.45-6.45pm, meetings. 5789656, 0274535612.
com products. Rain or shine. Redwoodtown Hall. All welcome. Euchre: Clubs of Marlborough, Tennis Club: Social Tennis, 9am-12
Marlborough Museum: Kapa Haka: Te Rerenga o Te Ra. 0276349045. 7pm. 5781059. noon, Parker Street Courts,
Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Tutors Nan and Whaea Lovey. Barbershop Singing: Spring morning tea 10am. Perena 5775225.
Baker Pl. Free entry on Saturday. Meeting, 1pm, Blenheim Bowling Creek Hall, 7pm. Brian 5780692 or TUESDAY Technology Teaching for
10am to 4pm daily. 578-1712. Club, 65A Weld St. 2nd & 4th Johan 5785789. Carols by Torchlight: Dec 24, Seniors: Studio 19A, Solway Dr,
Picton Museum: 10am to 4pm Sunday of each month. All Rummy O Club: 12.30pm, BBC Hall 9pm, Cob Cottage, Riverlands. Witherlea, 1pm, beginners class.
daily, 9 London Quay. 5738283. welcome. 65a Weld St, $4. Doug 5779061, Joy Bring your own torch. Small class, after class support
Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am Aquarium Club: 2pm, Helen 5776191, Mary 5788747. Ignite Marlborough: New Year’s $5/hr pp. Private lessons $20/hr.
to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage farm. 5778480 or Carol 5779782. Scottish Country Dancing Club: Eve Celebration 2019: Dec 31, 7pm- 0212230160, office 5791133.
Guided tours available. Doris Clay Target Club: Keith Whitney St School Hall. 7.30pm to 12am, Picton Foreshore. All ages. Co-working Group Pop-Up:
5794357. 5757065ah. 9.30pm. Miriam 0212563057 or Smoke and alcohol free event. Every Tuesday, 9am-12pm, Renwick
Brooklyn Croquet Club: Golf Ulysses: Dec 22, social ride to Heather 5782177. New Year’s Eve with Loose Roadhouse Cafe. All ages. Free. Join
croquet at Whitehead Park, 15 Forresters Café for afternoon tea. Line Dancing: Beginner line dance Change: Dec 31, 8pm, Clubs of me to work on your new project,
Brooklyn Dr. 1pm, Saturday, Meet at the Blenheim Railway class, 2pm, Senior Citizens Hall, Marlborough. All ages. (Formerly drink coffee and chat business.
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Recycling drop off point closed
MAIA HART
A spate of illegal dumping has
forced the closure of a rural
recycling collection point, frus-
trating residents.
The Marlborough District
Council will remove an old ship-
ping container used to collect
recycling, off Foxs Island Road,
Renwick from December 19 at
5pm.
Residents in Renwick use the
container because there is no
kerbside collection in the rural
suburb.
Marlborough District Council
waste manager Alec McNeil said
the actual volume of rubbish
dumped at the site was not large,
but it created a significant litter
problem which affected the sur-
rounding environment.
‘‘It is a shame that the actions
of a minority are spoiling it for
everyone else, but the current
level of illegal dumping and
littering is unacceptable,’’
McNeil said.
McNeil said residents should
use the Resource Recovery Cen-
tre in Blenheim instead, as
kerbside collection services were Illegal dumping in and next to a recycling container in Renwick has forced the Marlborough District Council to remove the service. SCOTT HAMMOND/ STUFF
only available in Blenheim and
Picton. tyre said. behind. Taking the container bish.’’ always takes one person to ruin
Council data shows since 2014 ‘‘Taking it into town is an away is just going to create more Another resident Robyn something for everyone else.
between 174 to 255 tonnes of extra cost, we should have had issues,’’ Stinton said. Wendt, who moved to Renwick ‘‘It’s hard enough recycling in
recycling is disposed at the con- some warning.’’ Stinton moved from Christ- in October, said it would be a Renwick, let alone taking that
tainer each year. Fellow Renwick resident church to Renwick six years ago shame to see it go. container away.’’
Renwick resident Clayton Annie Stinton said removing the – and said ‘‘she loved everything ‘‘I was there a couple of weeks The council has 10 more rural
McIntyre said he used the ship- container was a step backwards about it, other than the rubbish ago and saw some rubbish that recycling containers dotted
ping container about twice a for Renwick. and recycling services’’. had been dumped,’’ Wendt said. around the region.
week. She thought there should be a ‘‘If you take it away, I think ‘‘There were some really con- Signage will be erected in
‘‘A lot of people and busi- kerbside collection. they’ll find even more issues scious people picking up what Renwick to advise people of the
nesses use that container,’’ McIn- ‘‘Surely we’re not that far with people dumping their rub- had been left. It’s a shame. It change in recycling locations.
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CONVERSATIONS
Local councils increasingly not local
READER REPORT members of the euphemistically be able to perform its proper
TONY HOLMAN Join the titled ‘‘Council Controlled functions, for its community and
OPINION conversation Organisations.’’ to pursue the objectives which
Most of these appointees are each community sees as the
Either post a comment on
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ocal body voting figures basically businessmen, and, in important ones into which it
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continue to shrink. effect, control of most of the wishes to invest its efforts and
send us a letter to the
‘‘Solutions’’ often focus on publicly owned assets nominally rates?
editor. Just go to our page
voting systems, rather under the aegis of the council. There are some countries
on www.neighbourly.co.nz,
than the fundamental reasons why These appointed people are not where local government is much
then select letters under
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downward trend. generally not known to them, and New Zealand. The most
The fact is that the public is much of their business is done spectacular country in this respect
increasingly disenchanted with behind closed doors, because of the is Switzerland.
representative government and ‘‘confidential’’ or ‘‘business’’ Their ‘‘local government’’ areas
cynicism is increasing among nature of course. are called cantons, and cantons are
voters, who fear that those that Various publicly-owned assets entitled to carry out a wide range
they elect will do little of what they want to handle. This is not only and their functions. Central are being quietly sold or prepared of functions by law, which cannot
promised, and will also fail to another cost loaded on the locals, government and its bureaucrats for sale to the private sector. be changed unless there is a
listen to any problems or requests but distracts from local issues that seem to prefer fewer and fewer A few hit the headlines, such as referendum for changes held
once they are ensconced in their a council may already be local government bodies, so there the Takapuna market/car park, or among the residents within that
citadels. struggling with. are regular forced amalgamations the suggestions of selling some or commune and which the people
Until local government elected A couple of examples are the making many units bigger and all of the council-owned marinas, endorse by a significant majority.
members and their staff take nonsensical and hugely unpopular bigger and by definition less and or changes to Chamberlain Park. Switzerland is a leader in
genuine notice of the feedback Freedom Camping Act and the less ‘‘local.’’ Meanwhile, lots of smaller areas of ‘‘direct democracy’’, meaning the
from their electorates, and really disastrous changes to building The bait used is always that open space or community facilities people are sovereign, not their
seek to engage closely and laws, codes, building designs and there will be economies of scale have already moved into private central or local governments.
genuinely with them, it won’t materials, which led to the ‘leaky and therefore stable or lower rates. hands. Major changes are in the hands of
matter what fancy voting schemes homes’ debacle. Such a result is still awaited since As well as talk of selling off or the people, not their governments.
are invented, the numbers of This crisis in the building the first large scale amalgamation subdividing publicly-owned golf Only something along these lines
voters will inevitably diminish, industry caused major problems of 1989. courses, some juicier assets such can give New Zealanders back
because more and more will and costs for the Government, 2010 saw a super-colossal as the Port, and Watercare, have their power to determine what
consider there is no point in local government, builders and amalgamation with a completely been mentioned as potential happens in their district,
contributing and no point in many of their devastated clients. new style of ‘‘local’’ government targets. Major overseas and local community, and local body.
voting, because those in power will By 2009, the repairs and with the creation of the Auckland enterprises will be waiting This would mean that real
continue to do what they want, not replacement costs were estimated Council. hopefully and salivating at the democracy would be revived,
what the majority of the public to be around $11 billion. This is a Friedman style prospect – especially for the water responsibility of local citizens
want. Other factors affecting the creation with a frail democratic assets. would be enhanced and
One of several problems facing operation and effectiveness of local facade. Is there any answer to this accountability of the community’s
local government, is that it is often government relate to the constant The real power and decision- constantly changing role for local elected representatives much
used by Parliament as a dumping fiddling with the form of local making is undertaken by government which will ensure its more rigorously and
ground for things that it doesn’t government, the size of the units appointed, non-elected board continuity and relative stability to conscientiously performed.
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Conversations few of those inconsiderate bike
42.9 per cent responded with ‘‘I
GET IN TOUCH ONLINE
YOU SAY:
We Say/You Say: riders using them now.
don’t know enough about being a It’s a rough job for sure, and
YOU SAY: councillor to answer’’, and 14.3 because you’re not some
Brings you quick reactions to issues I miss them already. They served machine giving out tickets, of
per cent responded with ‘‘Yes, no
from Neighbourly commenters. We me well in the time they were here. course people will come up and
trouble at all’’.
Say summarises stories or The Lime ones are the sturdiest blame you for their mistakes. It’s
questions we have posted on YOU SAY:
and easiest to ride. I had more than much like any job, though - the
Neighbourly. You Say are When your heart is in the job, employees always get the flack
150 rides on Lime scooters –
comments from Neighbourly you get organised, allocate where because they need someone to
sometimes saving me great
members. Join the discussion by necessary and do your best. blame, whether it’s supermarket
amounts of money on taxis from
signing up to Neighbourly. 3. WE SAY: staff, medical clinics with long
town. Other times, they’d be the
quickest way between places with A NZ startup is hiring a waiting lists etc, someone always
1. WE SAY: no real public transport option. I ‘‘Director of Fun’’. The job will gets the blame. You definitely
As you’ve probably heard, Lime rode them safely and when around involve planning and organising have to be a strong person to
and Wave e-scooters have been pedestrians would slow right fun activities for staff to ensure handle the New Zealand public. I
taken off the streets. However, down. Unfortunately a few idiots they enjoy work. The business’ have to say though, sometimes it
Flamingo is still operating its ruined it for the rest of us. director says he created the seems like the wardens are not
rental e-scooters in the central YOU SAY: position, which has a base salary doing "rounds" as much as
suburbs. Do you still use of $60,000, plus a share of profits, standing and waiting to dish out
The scooters are a great form of
e-scooters? Are you missing to ensure the company attracted tickets, so it’s good to know it’s
transport, although seemingly
Limes and Waves? and retained the best talent. not incentive based and there are
expensive for those who use
What do you think of this? no targets, cause it definitely
YOU SAY: them, but they’re unsightly and
looks like it. POLL RESULTS:
No. Not missing them at all. Glad hazardous, particularly when left YOU SAY:
38.3 per cent responded with "I
to see the green trash off our lying on the streets. I also I’d definitely like to be one of the YOU SAY:
make goals throughout the year",
streets. Pink trash is no better. recently read an article that said employees here! Hopefully the Police will do
29 per cent responded with "No - I
YOU SAY: they only last six months and YOU SAY: something about these people
never stick by them", 21.6 per
then go into landfill which is so Amazing! Sounds like they abusing the wardens. An
I agree. All the models are quite cent responded with "I haven't
bad for the environment. Too actually do fun, fulfilling things, overnight stay in the lock-ups
low end spec and inherently thought about it yet", and 11.1 per
many negatives, I’m afraid. I unlike my old workplace that might cool their jets.
unstable, due in part to the cent responded with "Yes - I'm
battery location in the vertical wish they were gone. used to just have balloons YOU SAY: excited to implement it".
shaft, and poor brakes/ 2. WE SAY: everywhere. It’s very sad that people who are YOU SAY:
suspension. The council needed A small town Primary School 4. WE SAY: just doing their job get abused. My goal is to stick with the one I
to impose some tough standards principal has become a One Hamilton City Council 5. WE SAY: made in November.
on operators to ensure the councillor and is confident he’ll warden told Stuff someone had Another year has nearly passed, YOU SAY:
vehicles were at least able to cope be able to juggle his twin roles of driven a car at him. Eight and with every new one comes I've finally found a way to stick to
with Auckland’s challenging social responsibility. Do you parking warden abuse incidents the chance to make new mine - I remind myself of my
terrain/surface conditions, but think you’d be organised enough from 2019 have been reported to resolutions (or repeat your old goals everyday, remember why
it’s unfortunately yet another to work full-time and be a Police - including one which left a ones). Whether it's starting and they're important to me,
case of the council failing to do its councillor? warden with "a big blob of hoick sticking by a new fitness plan, recommit to them everyday, and
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YOU SAY: 42.9 per cent responded with ‘‘No, the abuse the city’s parking new skill, do you have a New them every day. Everyday is a
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