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Date Submitted
2021-04-20 14:33:31
Name:
Wanda Brittain

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:
But this has been tried many times so make sure it is workable, profitable & has the necessary infrastructure.

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:

Facing the rubbish problem head on

Tell us what you think about Kerbside collections:
Our preferred option – changing kerbside collections from 2023
Any other comments on Kerbside collections:
Common sense must prevail especially in Te Aroha which has a large elderly population
It must be affordable + manageable for all.
Tell us what you think about Resource recovery centres:
Put resource recovery centres in all three towns
Any other comments on Resource recovery centres:

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:
Focus on bringing businesses that will succeed. Have a workable economic + tourism strategy.

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:
Agree but not a priority. When the town has more pressing problems, such as housing, crime rate & infra-structure maintenance.

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:
Good Tourism Strategy but only if infra-structure [underlined] in place & maintained

Dog park in Matamata

Tell us what you think about Dog park in Matamata:
Our preferred option – create a dog park at Swap Park
Any other comments on Dog park in Matamata:
agree. but not a priority when there are more pressing issues & needs.
What do you think about our proposed limits for rates and debt?
If we want the services + maintain the infra-structure we have to pay it. Keep [underlined] it affordable as Te Aroha especially is a retirement town & the poor relation of the 3 towns!
What do you think about our plans for our other projects?
Concentrate on the priorities and especially infra structure!
The longer you leave the upkeep the more expensive it costs.
Common sense should prevail [underlined] at all times.

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

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