COUNTY HOPES FOR CHANGE OF ATTITUDE

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 3, Issue 14, 27 August 1985, Page 1

COUNTY HOPES FOR CHANGE OF ATTITUDE

Waimarino County Council decided at last Thursday's meeting that there has to be a change in attitude from the Ohakune Borough Council if the proposed amalgamation with the three councils within the Waimarino County is going to work. The Ohakune Borough Council came under fire from county members for deciding there would be 'no second choice' on the issue of having a district council and not a ward system. Cr John Martin was critical of the Ohakune Council saying "I do not want to be party to a council that will have no second choice." However Cr Malcolm Whale said he believed the council should remain in an unbiased position and go into the amalgamation talks positively with an open mind. "Hopefully there will be a change in attitude and commonsense will prevail," said council chairman Bruce Berry. Councillors Berry, Whale

and Gavin Jones were elected to form the sub-commit-tee to meet with the other two authorities. Cr Martin and Bennett declined nomination onto the committee. ★ ★ ★ The council is to make an application to the Sports and Recreation fund for facilities at Ruatiti Domain, north of Raetihi. Facilities at the Ruatiti Domain will be undertaken by council by the end of the year. The county will supply a changing shed, suitable fireplaces, a new pit toilet to replace the old one at the camping area, rubbish bins and grass seed for the area, which will be rotary hoed and levelled at the picnic area. It is anticipated that Rotary will also be of assistance in the development of facilities. Fifty kowhai trees are being supplied by the Internal Affairs Department Wildlife Service to help beautify Ruatiti.