Road to Recovery-1

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Local Government Elections

20 September - 12 October 2013


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Larry MitchellLocal Government League Tables

At position 66 out of 67,the Horowhenua District Council is

a consistent cellar-dweller


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66out of

67Only Kaipara islower than us!


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Larry Mitchell again

Very weak Council balance sheet

+ Low socio-economic circumstances

= Challenging financial and economic data

for Horowhenua


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Our Drinking WaterGradingsSource: Water Information New Zealand, 15 July 2013

A = Completely satisfactory, extremely low level of riskB = Satisfactory, very low level of risk

C = Marginally satisfactory

D = Unsatisfactory level of risk

E = Unacceptable level of risk

HDC Water Supplies:

Foxton E

Foxton Beach E

Tokomaru E

Shannon E

Levin E

A perfect score!

5/5UNACCEPTABLE


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How much to fix the water?

$43.7 millionFrom HDCs own

Strategic Water/Wastewater Review

November 2011


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Resource Consents for Sewage

Shannon Expired 2001

Waitarere Expired 2007

Levin Expired 2008Foxton Due to Expire 2014

Tokomaru Due to Expire 2017

Levin (POT) Due to Expire 2018

Foxton Beach 2048


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How much to fix

the sewage consents?



November 2011


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How bad is that?

From the Water and Waste Water Review again

additionalcosts are very large

has been no s igni f icant upgradingexpend i ture over decades

HDC is having to upgrade al l of i tssystemswithin a short time frame


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All-up cost for Imminent

Water/Wastewater Upgrades



November 2011


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In the Councils own words

In adopting the projects identified in this2012 to 2022 Long Term Plan the Council

has taken the approach that a

twenty year per iod

is more appropriate for our infrastructuralinvestment programme than a

ten year period

HDC Long Term Plan 2012-2022


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Our Current Debt:

Loans $52 millionPre-election report 2 August 2103

HDC plans to raise,this year

, a further $16 million


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The Status Quo

isNOT

an Option!


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Larry Mitchell says

The for thcom ing elect ion w i l l be crucia l for your

wel lbeing.

I urge all voters to support candidates who show an

awareness and appreciation of the present criticalfinancial condition of your Council and support those

who are prepared to set about developing a recovery

plan.

For a recovery plan is what is urgently needed aftermany years of spending of Council revenues on

everything but your tired and ill-performing

infrastructure.


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To succeed,

our Recovery Plan must be:

Realistic

Achievable

Affordable

Visionary

It must be sustainable,

both financially and environmentally.

It should also be motivational.


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We fix the infrastructure because:

1. Its the right thing to do

2. The health of our people is paramount

3. Ourenvironment needs some TLC

Top priority!


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Top priority!

We fix the finances, because:

1. Everything has a price tag

2. The spending spree is over

3. We must live within our means


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Top priority!

We fix the economy, because its time to:

1. Stop the downward spiral

2. Raise the average income

3. Work towards a sustainable future


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I intend to set up three high-poweredcommittees to focus on these priorities.

Any councillor who wishes to do somay serve on any or even all of these

committees

However

I will also be inviting the finest mindsto join our quest to improve Horowhenuassustainability and profitability.


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Im confident Horowhenua has the expertiseand resources to reach our potential.

United in our resolve, every citizen should soonbe able to enjoy more security and prosperity.


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You dont climb mountains because they are flat and easy.You climb them for a better view of the world.

Davey Hughes


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For Horowhenuas recovery

Vote ANNE HUNTAuthorised by Anne Hunt 17 Nash Parade Foxton Beach

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