hawkesbaycouncilwatch

With only a few days to go untill nominations close Hastings still needs more candidates to put thier hands up. With many controversial issues in the pot one would think there would be excessive names to choose from.It is notable some who were vocal over Ocean Beach are opting for the Regional Council which doesn’t really make sense.Ratepayers may see a council run away with spending if the same team is back in those swivel chairs.Well except for Dinah Williams who has chosen to quit.A new face for Havelock North is in the offing. 

Harry Lawson who has been a councillor forever has been left out in the cold over the dolphin petition.It has definately been in the too hard basket.It has been one of the issues Mayor Arnott has shied away from.Taking the petition to Parliament has met with the same fate, the cold shoulder.The people of Napier deserve better treatment over this issue especially for something that has been a part of Napier for so long.Maybe Harry will push this issue for the elections as it needs action.