Monthly Archives: September 2013

Adam Smith said governments never repay debts. The 1934 Bankruptcy Act in the US allowed cities and municipalities to go bankrupt. In 1937 Chapter 9 filings were introduced. In 1976 US bankruptcy code was changed due to New York’s financial … Continue reading →

Puketapapa LB Candidate Hari Shankar 1. The prime function of a councillor/Local Board member is to assist the council make decision in coming up projects as per the needs of our people. The major concern of our people is the … Continue reading →

Waitakere Ranges LB Candidate Sandra Coney Hi Gary, I’m not running for AC but the LB. You need councillors who are running for another term to reply. Sandra C Rodney (Dairy Flat) LB Candidate Peter Brydon 1. Be a voice … Continue reading →

No incumbent Councillor has yet responded to my questionnaire. Here is an email I have today sent to all of them who are standing for Councillor or Local Board positions. Dear Councillor, Two weeks ago I sent a questionnaire to … Continue reading →

Important forthcoming dates: 7 September Full candidate profiles available 20 September Voting documents delivered 12 October Election Day 17 October Declaration of Results Waitakere Councillor Candidate Christine Rose 1. To serve, respect, encourage, listen and do all my reading, research … Continue reading →

Waitakere Councillor Candidate Linda Cooper 1. To make good decisions based on full information for the benefit of the region. Create workable policy that is fair and equitable. Listen to your constituents. Prudent financial management. 2. Of course; that’s the … Continue reading →

I am impressed that the responses to my questionnaire to date have, in some cases been substantive, and some ratepayers have commented to me that whether or not they agree with all that has been said in those responses, they … Continue reading →