I for one am happy, I am tired of my council splashing cash on wants and then expecting me to foot the bill, 20% rate increases are unsustainable for the majority and councils need to tighten their belts!
councils getting budget cuts isn't always good when i was growing up councils had crews to manage everything from water / power / waste / garbage tips.... now everything is being sub contracted because inflation wont allow budgets to work... if you want rate help government needs to increase budget to take the resources back and inject funds back in to community's if they keep cutting budgets you will loose more and more in your area and it will be contracted at your rate expedience this is exactly how 2 waters almost started councils cannot replace water pipes from the 60s and this time government will not pay unless someone gets a contract....
@@mrslushydaminator4974 as in the example he talked about it's not the amount of money it's the spending on vanity projects over decades and not replacing pipes. There was no funding cuts just directing councils to spend their money on the basics
$180m on a conference centre that is burning cash every day and pipes bursting down the road. You can not seriously argue with that unless you were dropped on your head at birth.
Journalists ask dumb questions obvious isn't it councils make themselves comfortable in office buildings an never go out an pick up rubbish wat do they do build a new stadium an they have one not used 5 days out of 10 councilors ova payed opinions who forget when they were not councilors they were on the dole or pension.
@@samocooper9070 Your reply just appeared now, so missed it, I`m sure you`re fine with maori. My point was that people think humpty & co. are racist because they do seem to act in a racist way !
@@DANCEGARAGEPUNK Allan calling people racists is not helpful, I was about to explain the comment you called racist but really what's the point? You're just trolling around screaming racist because I have a different view to you. Good luck with that 🙂
No matter how much money you give these central and local govt bodies they fail to deliver the basics let alone any material improvement. Despite the billions spent on consultants from Deloittes, PWC, and other consulting contractors; can anyone name a single central or local govt department that is better run than it was 20 years ago. They have all gone backwards. Wn council is more interested in cycle ways, rainbow crossings, upping car parking costs to discourage shopping in the golden mile, than it is fixing and investing in council basics like pipes and sewage. Luxon nailed it here.
Very good it’s just a shame that New Zealand media reporters are better trained in the skill of asking more enquiring type questions. Rather than just questions that can be answered in 3 words. Perhaps they need longer than just a 6 week course
To many drawing incomes form taxes on productivity (central and local) with out producing anything. Make government central and local smaller. If you don't produce, take what unemployment offers.
No more 'super cities' that have super spending on non productive or needed services. Auckland city has spent so much on building its 'super image' and on what it deems makes it number 1 instead of running its services for its inhabitants properly. Electricity, water, waste removal, roads are not their priority but doing up the viaduct, sprucing up government buildings, building stadiums and the like are. We don't need more bike and bus lanes carved out of already congested, poorly maintained roads that increase gridlock but better design, planning and provision of transport infrastructure including roads. Watercare and AT have big budgets but nothing to show for the ratepayers money they get - where and on what are they spending the money?
LGNZ speech was fantastic. The response was weak, LGNZ said they want more money and to stop criticising them. 20% rates rise, 50% over three years in Sams Selwyn is disgraceful.
Unfortunately our social system is governed by an unsustainable, non-scalable money system with a leader thinking he can run around fixing it like a whack a mole game. What luxon doesn't realise is that he is not in control. Real sustainability doesn't start with an apparent individual but all individuals working together as a human collective. If luxon real wants to help then he should provide people with a better governance system, one in which all New Zealanders can participate in and manage polices (i.e. rules governing the behaviour of services) together both on a local and global scale. Jai Adi Da!
I JUST CLICKED ON THIS TO DOWNVOTE AND SAY TELL US WHAT HES TALKING ABOUT IN THE TITLE. STOP WASTING OUR TIME AND PUTTING PEOPLE OFF BY DUMBING US DOWN.
What are you talking about? They literally discussed the solution during the whole video. Cap spending on vanity projects, focus on the core services, provide better funding option and revise the local council legislation to action this.
Sorry it was a bit late at night I see my grammar was off. In short I find this tough talk about spending a bit rich from this party, given their track record, even in the short time that they have been in power. Is that clear enough, or do you need a haiku or something?
@@John-c7i4m No it's just that it's National lead initiative, everything they mess with gets worse. Still waiting for those rent costs to come down despite landlords getting a big kick back. Still waiting for the more affordable ferry service, or even a viable plan. The rates will most likely not come down because of this. And if they did somehow, actually come down the public will be paying more money in some other capacity. Tax cut yay! Oh but now you have to pay more for the bus, or for prescriptions. If you judge them on outcomes, rather than promises, they suck.
It sounds like you're quite frustrated with the ongoing rate increases and the slow progress on the Cathedral restoration. Many residents share similar concerns, especially when they see their rates going up without visible improvements. The restoration of Christchurch Cathedral has been a complex and costly project with numerous setbacks, impacting the timeline and costs. If you haven't already, it might be helpful to attend city council meetings or reach out to local representatives to express your concerns and seek more transparency about the use of funds and the project's progress.
In 2023, the Anglican church has assets worth $ 2.87 billion, so they have more than enough money to fix the Christchurch cathedral. Stop taking the ratepayers and taxpayers' money. What a rip-off greedy people, how about you use some of your billions instead of begging off hard-working NZers
I for one am happy, I am tired of my council splashing cash on wants and then expecting me to foot the bill, 20% rate increases are unsustainable for the majority and councils need to tighten their belts!
About time the councils stop wasting our money
councils getting budget cuts isn't always good when i was growing up councils had crews to manage everything from water / power / waste / garbage tips.... now everything is being sub contracted because inflation wont allow budgets to work... if you want rate help government needs to increase budget to take the resources back and inject funds back in to community's if they keep cutting budgets you will loose more and more in your area and it will be contracted at your rate expedience this is exactly how 2 waters almost started councils cannot replace water pipes from the 60s and this time government will not pay unless someone gets a contract....
@@mrslushydaminator4974 as in the example he talked about it's not the amount of money it's the spending on vanity projects over decades and not replacing pipes. There was no funding cuts just directing councils to spend their money on the basics
Putting the squeeze on Councils to ensure ratepayers are getting value for their money.
Auckland council...half a million dollars per speed bump, while the pot holes are so bad, there is no need for speed bumps.
Must be a billion dollars worth just In manurewa 😂
$180m on a conference centre that is burning cash every day and pipes bursting down the road. You can not seriously argue with that unless you were dropped on your head at birth.
Journalists ask dumb questions obvious isn't it councils make themselves comfortable in office buildings an never go out an pick up rubbish wat do they do build a new stadium an they have one not used 5 days out of 10 councilors ova payed opinions who forget when they were not councilors they were on the dole or pension.
And from all this report what did we get on the nightly news? 20 Maori activists outside calling the government racist again
Not a racist then ? LOL. : )
@@DANCEGARAGEPUNK so original, let's just scream racist. Nice work
@@samocooper9070 Your reply just appeared now, so missed it, I`m sure you`re fine with maori. My point was that people think humpty & co. are racist because they do seem to act in a racist way !
@@DANCEGARAGEPUNK Allan calling people racists is not helpful, I was about to explain the comment you called racist but really what's the point? You're just trolling around screaming racist because I have a different view to you. Good luck with that 🙂
No matter how much money you give these central and local govt bodies they fail to deliver the basics let alone any material improvement. Despite the billions spent on consultants from Deloittes, PWC, and other consulting contractors; can anyone name a single central or local govt department that is better run than it was 20 years ago. They have all gone backwards. Wn council is more interested in cycle ways, rainbow crossings, upping car parking costs to discourage shopping in the golden mile, than it is fixing and investing in council basics like pipes and sewage. Luxon nailed it here.
Good one, over staffed councils. Nasty service and demeaning the public.
NZ media is just embarrassing
Very good it’s just a shame that New Zealand media reporters are better trained in the skill of asking more enquiring type questions. Rather than just questions that can be answered in 3 words. Perhaps they need longer than just a 6 week course
To many drawing incomes form taxes on productivity (central and local) with out producing anything. Make government central and local smaller. If you don't produce, take what unemployment offers.
Austerity on Government and their employees (central and local) not productive workers producing real goods and services and paying real taxes.
No more 'super cities' that have super spending on non productive or needed services. Auckland city has spent so much on building its 'super image' and on what it deems makes it number 1 instead of running its services for its inhabitants properly. Electricity, water, waste removal, roads are not their priority but doing up the viaduct, sprucing up government buildings, building stadiums and the like are. We don't need more bike and bus lanes carved out of already congested, poorly maintained roads that increase gridlock but better design, planning and provision of transport infrastructure including roads. Watercare and AT have big budgets but nothing to show for the ratepayers money they get - where and on what are they spending the money?
LGNZ speech was fantastic. The response was weak, LGNZ said they want more money and to stop criticising them. 20% rates rise, 50% over three years in Sams Selwyn is disgraceful.
Wasting money on art monument worth 500k could have gone towards future reticulation issues .
Yes, councils are very good at spending other peoples money on wasteful projects to leave a legacy…its an ego problem
Unfortunately our social system is governed by an unsustainable, non-scalable money system with a leader thinking he can run around fixing it like a whack a mole game.
What luxon doesn't realise is that he is not in control. Real sustainability doesn't start with an apparent individual but all individuals working together as a human collective.
If luxon real wants to help then he should provide people with a better governance system, one in which all New Zealanders can participate in and manage polices (i.e. rules governing the behaviour of services) together both on a local and global scale.
Jai Adi Da!
Yes - stop the brass plating
😂 Copycats can't come up with their own brain storming ideas or think for themselves, always copying Australia.
Agree. My thought too.
Isn't that smart? taking the best proven ideas from around the world..
If they didn’t you’d say there is no evidence to support it.
Like buy a new theater for 9 million and stop trying to fix something that won't be fit for purpose after spending 36 million and climbing
We need evolution in our economy
Tell the truth what Jucinda done to this country truth will always win stay on the parth
MAGA much
I JUST CLICKED ON THIS TO DOWNVOTE AND SAY TELL US WHAT HES TALKING ABOUT IN THE TITLE.
STOP WASTING OUR TIME AND PUTTING PEOPLE OFF BY DUMBING US DOWN.
Get use to it 😂
Freeze overseas trips.
Who are we in debt to banks or other countries 😂
2023 Anglican church was worth $2.87 billion yes billion
Typical National talk tough, but no solutions, just blame Labour.
Oh…you enjoy watching your council wasting your money😳🤣🤣🤣
What are you talking about? They literally discussed the solution during the whole video. Cap spending on vanity projects, focus on the core services, provide better funding option and revise the local council legislation to action this.
@@YeeWhoEnterHere sorry I can’t understand your comment. I’m not going to debate with someone that cannot write a sentence.
Sorry it was a bit late at night I see my grammar was off. In short I find this tough talk about spending a bit rich from this party, given their track record, even in the short time that they have been in power. Is that clear enough, or do you need a haiku or something?
@@John-c7i4m No it's just that it's National lead initiative, everything they mess with gets worse.
Still waiting for those rent costs to come down despite landlords getting a big kick back. Still waiting for the more affordable ferry service, or even a viable plan.
The rates will most likely not come down because of this. And if they did somehow, actually come down the public will be paying more money in some other capacity. Tax cut yay! Oh but now you have to pay more for the bus, or for prescriptions. If you judge them on outcomes, rather than promises, they suck.
It sounds like you're quite frustrated with the ongoing rate increases and the slow progress on the Cathedral restoration. Many residents share similar concerns, especially when they see their rates going up without visible improvements. The restoration of Christchurch Cathedral has been a complex and costly project with numerous setbacks, impacting the timeline and costs. If you haven't already, it might be helpful to attend city council meetings or reach out to local representatives to express your concerns and seek more transparency about the use of funds and the project's progress.
In 2023, the Anglican church has assets worth $ 2.87 billion, so they have more than enough money to fix the Christchurch cathedral. Stop taking the ratepayers and taxpayers' money. What a rip-off greedy people, how about you use some of your billions instead of begging off hard-working NZers
God help us....
Thats the problem…god wont help you😂😂
Captain Baldo