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Posted by Nelson City Council on 29 February 2012
You wanted it – you’ve got it! That’s the message for
Nelsonians as the first stage of Nelson City Council’s new
improved bus service, called NBus, launches on Monday. The first stage of the improvements service is the increased
frequency of the service between Nelson and Richmond. Buses
will run every 15 minutes in the peak times and every 30
minutes off peak.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 29 February 2012
Nelson City Council wants to remind people they have got
just a few days to have their say on proposed changes to the
Dog Control Policy and Bylaw before consultation closes at
5pm, Monday 5 March. Council is currently reviewing the policy that decides such
things as which public places dogs should be allowed to run
free or be on a leash, and areas where dogs are not allowed. Deputy Mayor Ali Boswijk, who is a member of Council’s dog
control working party, says she is pleased with the number
of submissions to date.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 28 February 2012
A petition calling for a poll on the creation of a Maori
ward for Nelson City has reached the threshold requiring a
poll of electors. The petition required 5% of Nelson electors (1,690). A total
of 2,176 signatures were collected and 1,725 were validated.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 23 February 2012
Priorities have been set to repair the damage caused by last
December’s flooding, with some urgent work already
underway while larger jobs will need to be considered as
part of the Long Term Plan which opens in April.
Following completion by the Recovery Manager and sign-off of
the Recovery Action Plan by Nelson’s Chief Executive
Officer, Nelson City Council has started approximately
$3m worth of priority works needed as part of the region’s
Recovery Plan this financial year. The plan is an internal
management document.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 22 February 2012
Nelson City Council has appointed Peter Olorenshaw as the
representative for Environmental Sustainability Issues to
the Nelson Regional Transport Committee.
Three people were nominated for the role, and the Council
noted the high quality of the nominations during the
discussion at yesterday’s meeting. Mr Olorenshaw was
chosen as the most suitable person for the job, based on his
knowledge of sustainability issues and his demonstrated
understanding of strategic transport issues in Nelson.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 21 February 2012
The Nelson City Council will not spend any money in
advertising the amalgamation of Nelson City and Tasman
District as recommended by the Local Government Commission. Council resolved at its meeting today not to commit funds or
resources to advertising in support or opposition of the
reorganisation scheme for the Union of Nelson City and
Tasman District in accordance with Clause 55(2), Schedule 3
of the Local Government Act 2002. The reorganisation scheme is subject to electoral polls in
both Council areas with more than 50% required in each area
to for the union to proceed.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 21 February 2012
Nelson City Council has taken the first step in creating a
rates remission scheme for ratepayers affected by natural
calamity. The move comes after the December flood and slip event which
saw dozens of residents have to leave their homes due to
safety concerns and some have still not been able to return. Following legal advice Council has today put the scheme to
give rates relief out for public consultation.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 21 February 2012
Heavy rain has been forecast for Nelson, prompting the
Nelson City Council to ask residents to clear leaves and
other rubbish from any stormwater grills near their
property. "If sumps are blocked, rain water can quickly build up,
adding to the risk of flood damage," says Phil Hamblin,
Manager Capital Projects. “Leaves falling and blocking the
grills can be a problem.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 13 February 2012
Feedback is now invited on the Queen’s Gardens Landscape
Conservation Plan. The Plan has been drafted to ensure the heritage values of
Queen’s Gardens are recognised and preserved. This is a
particularly important piece of work at this time as plans
are being drawn up for the redevelopment of the Suter Art
Gallery on the edge of the Gardens.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 9 February 2012
Nelson’s Go By Bike Day is back on Wednesday 15 February
with free breakfasts for riders all over town between 7 and
9am. Free, healthy food will be provided by Nelson City Council
and attendees may be lucky enough to pick up one of many
cycle friendly spot prizes. The event is being organised by
Nelson City Council in partnership with NZTA and local cycle
retailers.…
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