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$1m blowout in proposed council governance
Sunday, 2 August 2015, 6:57 pm | Hastings Against Amalgamation
The governance structure of a Hawke’s Bay Council, as detailed in the Local Government Commission’s final proposal, is likely to cost over $1-million more each year than the current five-council structure, Mike Butler of Hastings Against Amalgamation ... More >>
Don’t fall for pro-amalgamation hype
Monday, 27 July 2015, 9:52 am | Hastings Against Amalgamation
A decision on Hawke’s Bay council structure is not life changing although a no vote will save you a lot of money, Mike Butler of Hastings Against Amalgamation said today. The proposed amalgamation of the five Hawke’s Bay councils with a headquarters ... More >>
HB merger final proposal a pretend solution
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 4:07 pm | Hastings Against Amalgamation
A single Hawke’s Bay council pretends to be the solution to alleged economic under-performance but will only create another level of costly, inefficient government, Hastings Against Amalgamation spokesman Mike Butler said today. More >>
Ring-fenced debt a $367.90 rates hike?
Sunday, 1 March 2015, 7:16 pm | Hastings Against Amalgamation
A targeted rate to pay the Hastings District Council’s $55.7-million public debt over five years, as implied by the Local Government Commission, could mean an extra $367.90 per year per ratepayer, Hastings Against Amalgamation spokesman Mike Butler ... More >>
Hastings amalgamation opponents organise
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 2:36 pm | Hastings Against Amalgamation
There is now organised opposition in Hastings to the proposed amalgamation of the five councils in Hawke's Bay, Hastings Against Amalgamation spokesman Mike Butler said today. More >>
