5th of September 2016
Thanks Martina,
I have read through your questions and a number are more related to the Northland Regional Council than Kaipara.
Kaipara is one of the most indebted Councils in NZ and has many ratepayers who have very modest incomes. So dealing with that tension will be a priority and require a huge effort.
I believe actions speak louder than words. My wife and I put all our refuse through the recycling plant at Dargaville, a 20 minute drive for us, we have done that for some time.
We operate four dairy farms. Some have historic consents to discharge. We have never, nor would ever use those consents. All dairy effluent is sprayed to pasture.
I want the Kaipara better environmentally for my children than it is today.
Regards