Councillor Connop

Today we had 28 E.N.F.O.R.C.E.E.R.S and collected approximately 800kg of trash, recycling and salvaged items.  Today was the first time we were able to get back out as a group! Covid19 threw us all a curve ball since March, and last month we were meant to do the Whangarei Falls,  but the torrential rain and floods kept us away.  Some of the trash we would have collected that day would have been found here in the mangroves.  We arrived at the site with a beautiful sunny day around us and volunteers appearing slowly from the shared pathway and through the long grass. Everyone signed in and we got underway.  Manue from Northtec was collecting plastic parking tickets for study information. We also had Greer from Tai Tokerau Time banking along to provide information on another service we are teaming up with. It is to  provide a type of payment for your time helping with the clean up. That you can use around Northland. Find out nore here: https://taitokerau.timeb...

Motion Passed on Complete streets master plan This morning in the Strategy,planning and development committee Councillors debated the possible future of the CBD streets and surrounds and potential options going forward. The proposed recommendation was put forward: A) Notes that the Whangarei complete streets master plan and streetscape design manual provides a 30-year vision that will respond to development and change. B) Supports the Whangarei complete streets master plan and design manual as a flexible framework for the revitalization of public streets and places in the Central City. C) Supports consideration of projects providing for cycling and walking connections, and potential improvements to John and James Street through the 2021- 2031 long-term plan process.    D) notes the public consultation will be undertaken on projects and funding prioritised for inclusion in the 2021 - 2031 long-term plan. Not all councillors supported the motion however it was passed. The Whanga...

A 3D printing service, Free Wi-Fi, or even Free online Movie Access.? The public library isn’t just books, magazines and newspapers. It is Free for a membership to the Whangarei District Library and you can get many benefits and educational resources. You get the benefit of the large selection of book within the library, genealogy resources, a Northland specific room, historical New Zealand books and maps. You can gain access to online movies, newspapers, apps and online resources. There are also computers, internet access, free Wi-Fi, printing, photocopying, and meeting rooms. But wait there’s more! There is and really you need to decide where to go first. There is a café, hang out or even space get lost in a new adventure. Last but certainly not least, you can choose from 4 awesome Library Cards featuring some of the awesome locations around Whangarei. I chose Ocean Beach. But there is also Mt Manaia, Te Matau a Pohe, and one of the waterfalls. The design itself is a pret...

"A karakia was held at dawn today on the site of the new civic building, cleansing the site and preparing it for a new future. An important moment for the Civic Centre Project, and despite the rain and wind, a beautiful ceremony."

Its really disappointing to see selfish behavior like this happen. Picnic tables are in public places for everyone to use. We all need to look after our communal furniture and infrastructure. These stolen tables will need to be replaced.  This means less money that could go toward new items in places that didnt have them before.

Cafler park is looking pretty good so far. Metal boarders, new turf, and fresh Rose's. Great to see more new benches going in around the park for people to be able to sit and relax and watch the world go by. While we have a view of thorns right now, it will only be so long before we get to see all the bright colors.

If you're going through a tough time right now and need a few words of encouragement... Here's a Daffodil that wants to tell you something! Psst, I think you're pretty awesome and I believe in you! Have an awesome day!

While I often post on Facebook, I never embraced another method and while Facebook does catch many people, There are opportunities to be able to reach out elsewhere. Why not make a Blogspot and give it a whirl. It will take a short while to catch up on all of the past posts and get them updated on here, but It will be good to have another location to be able to view info.