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Date Submitted
2021-04-18 21:44:25
Name:
Elspeth Robinson

Things we think we should focus on

Te Aroha Spa

Tell us what you think about Te Aroha Spa:
Our preferred option – work towards developing a new destination spa
Any other comments on Te Aroha Spa:
There is certainly room for growth in this Spa industry but not sure how fast to do it. Also can we still advertise the geyser as pretty pathetic now. Perhaps it could build up a head of steam once a day?

Additional water sources for Morrinsville

Tell us what you think about Additional water sources for Morrinsville:
Our preferred option – provide two additional water sources for Morrinsville
Any other comments on Additional water sources for Morrinsville:
don't fully know but realise they have water shortages

Facing the rubbish problem head on

Tell us what you think about Kerbside collections:
Any other comments on Kerbside collections:
We don't have kerbside collections so don't feel free to comment
Tell us what you think about Resource recovery centres:
Our preferred option – establish two resource recovery centres
Any other comments on Resource recovery centres:
Such a good idea. Would help reduce waste significantly. Please goal to have it in 3 centres in time.

Revitalising our town centres

Tell us what you think about Revitalising our town centres:
Our preferred option – improve our town centres
Any other comments on Revitalising our town centres:
I believe this is key!! We 1st come to live in Te Aroha because the 'Lions' had painted all the shop frontages & it looked cared for & prosperous. Could the shop frontages in Te Aroha be painted in Edwardian colours (may need to remove verandahs) Would fit well with the Domain.

Mountain bike skills and dog park for Te Aroha

Tell us what you think about Mountain bike skills and dog park for Te Aroha:
Our preferred option – develop mountain bike skills and dog park for Te Aroha
Any other comments on Mountain bike skills and dog park for Te Aroha:
Good cost for good gain.

Improving walking and cycling connections

Tell us what you think about Improving walking and cycling connections:
Slow but steady
Any other comments on Improving walking and cycling connections:

Dog park in Matamata

Tell us what you think about Dog park in Matamata:
Any other comments on Dog park in Matamata:
Don't know
What do you think about our proposed limits for rates and debt?
I think you do not need to increase the rates and I feel 11.5% is reasonable especially as it is the highest rate hike for 10 years. We do NOT want to get bogged down by debt. Not fair on our descendants
What do you think about our plans for our other projects?
Great to have more elderly housing provided.
We need to provide assets not only for the fit - altho these are good - but also for disabled etc. ii looking at pools and libraries is a good idea. The storm water drains in Te Aroha need to be cleaned out of all the vegetation in them.

Things we want to investigate/Looking further ahead/Things we're compromising on:

Other comments:
My husband and I love living in Te Aroha. We love the mountain, the friendly people, the large streets. We think the Council does a great job in most areas
However - the shop frontages ie the outside paintwork need a facelift. - could volunteers work on this?
- the bridge needs a facelift
- the waste water drains esp the large ones, need emptying of all vegetation.

We hope this helps a little to clarify how we feel
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