From the Mayor

I have been watching the painting of the Martinborough Museum over the past few weeks, and have been amazed at how smart it now looks.  ‘Flash as Slim Dusty’ as my mother used to say. Well done! 

Consultation on the Long Term Plan and Spatial Plan has concluded and we’re now very familiar with the Waihinga Supper Room, having spent many days closeted in it while we heard submissions and deliberated. There were an incredible number of submissions – over 800. The calibre of the submissions was high and the views put forward during oral submissions were heartfelt. We can be proud that the public are having their say on what happens in the community.

I also encourage residents to attend the Martinborough Community Board.  Your opinion on their functionality is important in future governance reviews.

Martinborough is to get a change machine added to the Banking Hub. This is an excellent addition to the trial. I have been criticised as not supporting this trial. This is incorrect; I am fighting the overall withdrawal of banking services from our district in order for banks to make more obscene profits. And will continue to do so.

Cheers Mayor Alex