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Tim Leitch
Issues
on the North Shore
Tim Leitch served a term on
North Shore City Council in 1992 - 1995 and proved
himself to be an effective representative. He stood for Council again in October 2001 so as to get into the most
effective position to help our local community and improve the respect that should be shown for the wishes of you, as an
elector. He was keen to improve the standard of decisions being made at Council and advance views that would
better protect and provide for our community and its environment.
When he was previously on Council he was at the forefront of
winning you the right to referenda on any Council policy issues.
Some issues that are important to us all still need further advocacy and he
will continue to do this for our community as opportunities arise.
The issues below continue to be of importance. And this is just a small
sample of what can be done to improve our City. If you would like to let me know of something that's of
significance to you so we can combine our efforts and see that we do achieve as much as we can, please feel free to use
my feedback page.
- 1. Saving Ratepayers
Millions of Dollars
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Zero Interest Local Government Finance for Essential Capital Works.
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Saving North Shore City ratepayers $144.1 million over the next ten
years. That is what it is going to cost you and I in just the interest alone. This
debacle means we
literally pay for essential public works 2 to 3 times over. It's quite ludicrous and it doesn't have to occur.
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Every community needs more finance today to carry out essential capital
works that need to be done now, than it has money available or than it can charge ratepayers now. Loans allow these
costs to be spread over future years. That is fair. But why should ratepayers pay interest on money that can be
created and loaned at virtually no cost. Find out more .... [
Click here 4 more ]
- 2. Weed Control Without
Toxic Chemicals
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With evidence that synthetic chemical concoctions can cause ill-health
to some people rapidly or some time in the future, no Council should be using such chemicals in areas used by people
or animals when there are alternatives that are no more expensive. More and more of this seems to be going on
- just look at the published lists of places to be sprayed with chemicals. Council shouldn't be polluting our
environment like this! There is a cost effective, improved hot foam alternative available. Find
out more .... [ Click here 4
more ]
- 3. Protection of Long Bay
Okura Marine Reserve - A Great Park
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One unfortunate thing about human habitation, whether it be rural or
urban, is that pollution occurs. Recent studies have shown that neither Long Bay nor the Okura Estuary cope
well with pollution or silt loadings. For protection of the Marine Reserve and the hinterland of Long Bay
Regional Park, the concept of a Great Park has considerable merit.
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The wonderful Regional Park would be downgraded by a backdrop of urban
development if it were to occur. Although both the city and regional councils have moved somewhat to preserve
parts of this backdrop land, it really isn't enough! Our communities will have to continue to advocate for
much better environmental protection. Find out more
.... [ Click here 4 more
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- 4. Safe Water to Drink -
STOP Mass Medication by Fluoride
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Everyone in North Shore City is compelled to drink hydrofluosilicic acid,
a waste product of phosphate fertiliser manufacture. It is not an essential water safety treatment
chemical. More and more evidence of adverse health effects is emerging. Find out more
... [ Click here 4 more ]
- 5. GE Free City
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Advocacy continues for acceptance of Genetic Engineering with complete
disregard for the effect this will have in changing ecological systems that have evolved over thousands of
years. Do we know enough. Genetic engineers cannot reliably predict what happens with transgene
vectors. Once in the environment these things are beyond control. Don't let it happen. Support organics
and all GE experiments in a secure laboratory. Find out more ... [
Click here 4 more ]
- 6. Support Tim Leitch
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Think he's got some good ideas? Want to show your encouragement and
support. Go to . ... [ Click here 4 more ]
- 7. North Shore links
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For links to handy websites relating to North Shore City , the Council
and some other local government related sites go to . ... [
Click here 4 more ]
Contact Information
Phone
+64 9 4491750
Fax +64 9
4491751
Address North Shore City, New Zealand
Email
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