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MANAWATU DISTRICT COUNCIL's DRAFT LONG TERM PLAN (LTP) 2018-28Following the LTP presentation in Halcombe a couple of weeks ago the HCDG has done some further looking into what the proposed changes to the differentials will mean for the ratepayers of Halcombe and the surrounding rural districts (including all the rural villages). We have put together the following information document, which will form the basis of our community submission.
hcdg_thoughts_on_the_ltp_2018_28_final.pdf We feel this information needs to be circulated and understood by all ratepayers ASAP as the proposed changes to the differentials will effectively mean that rural ratepayers will contribute substantially more dollars to services that are deemed as having equal benefit to all ratepayers. We are also hugely concerned at the data (or lack of!) and scaremongering that is being used to try and justify these changes. We feel it is important that you read and understand what is going on. The key points are: - Most ratepayers in Halcombe and the surrounding area (including those within the village) will face rates increases of around 20%+ in these proposed changes go through - Rural ratepayers already contribute the most $ to the General differential rate-take. - Rural ratepayers also already contribute the most $ to the Roading differential rate-take. - The data used to give justification as to why the differentials need to be changed is not robust. - If the proposed changes go through Rural ratepayers will go from currently contributing $566K more to the total differential rate-take to contributing $4m more!! - It is our understanding that not all Councillors support these changes to the differentials. We believe 4 disagree with them. If 6 were to disagree then these changes could not be passed. We urge you to take a good look at this document and as per page 24: 1.Check www.mdc.govt.nz/Online_Services/Find_It/Property_and_Rates_Search and see what your proposed rates increase will be. 2.Send in a submission saying you want NO CHANGE TO THE DIFFERENTIALS. See http://haveyoursay.kiwi.nz/Draft_LTP_2018/ and click on “or make a submission” in green in the top right hand beige/grey box. (Note – Facebook comments are not taken as official submissions) 3.Get in touch with Federated Farmers or your local Community Committee to see if they are putting in a collective submission and ask how you can support. 4.Get in touch with your local Councillor Community Liaison Councillor and voice your thoughts. 5. Talk to your neighbours, friends, family and colleagues about this. 6.Share this document. We don't have long to take action on this as submissions close at noon on the 3rd of May. We would love to get your feedback on these proposed changes. Send us an email or come along to a special HCDG meeting THIS MONDAY (30th April) 7pm @ Halcombe Memorial Hall. |
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HALCOMBE AND ITS COMMUNITY
Situated 12 km north west of Feilding and 4 km from the Rangitikei River, Halcombe was once the main railway junction in the central North Island. Plans were for it to be the major centre of the Manawatu, however an active riverbed on the Rangitikei River prevented this progressing and development was shifted to Palmerston North.
Today Halcombe is a vibrant rural settlement with over 500 residents. Central to the village area is the War Memorial, Tavern, Memorial Hall, domain, Playcentre, fire brigade, Marae and school. The surrounding farmland is predominately used for a variety of livestock farming and cropping, with an increasing number of lifestyle blocks.
Halcombe gives residents the benefit of a rural lifestyle with an easy commute to Feilding, Palmerston North and Ohakea.
Included in the wider Halcombe district are the Stanway, Tokorangi, and Kakariki communities.
Today Halcombe is a vibrant rural settlement with over 500 residents. Central to the village area is the War Memorial, Tavern, Memorial Hall, domain, Playcentre, fire brigade, Marae and school. The surrounding farmland is predominately used for a variety of livestock farming and cropping, with an increasing number of lifestyle blocks.
Halcombe gives residents the benefit of a rural lifestyle with an easy commute to Feilding, Palmerston North and Ohakea.
Included in the wider Halcombe district are the Stanway, Tokorangi, and Kakariki communities.