The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with light at the end of the tunnel?
To many of us, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly brings back fond memories of a classic Spaghetti Western film. But in many ways it also epitomises the reaction…
Helping Councillors with the Budget Process
The vast majority of households run at least a notional budget and thereby undertake a simple rationing process that establishes spending priorities. Fixed or unavoidable costs are dealt to first,…
How Can Current Councillors Bring Leadership to Porirua City?
Here are the key issues Councillors need to consider and address:- The excessive level of rates has arisen over many years but can be corrected over the next ten years.The…
How Do We Achieve Strategic Leadership for Porirua City?
Who are Councillors responsible to? Councillors are voted in by ratepayers and are expected to lead the city governance for, and on behalf of the residents. Regardless of being voted…
Rates out of Control: Time for our Councillors to Act
Porirua City Council (PCC) is undertaking a consultation process that will provide input to updating its forthcoming Long-Term Plan, 2018-19 Budget, and assessment of rates for that year. Documentation out…
Where is the strategic leadership Porirua City so desperately needs?
I have been a Porirua resident for over 40 years, raised three children here and now am lucky to have four grandchildren. Helen and I love living so close to…