Lisa Thomson, Whaingaroa Ward Councillor, discusses the council's potential opposition to seabed mining, significant spending plan decisions, and the Waters CCO setup, offering insights into local government actions.
16 May 2025
Catch-Up With Lisa Thomson
We take a quick look at who submitted to the LTP before looking at the Sustainability & Wellbeing Committee, the Alcohol Bylaw, review, Coucil Controlled water organisation, Papahua walkbridge, swimming pool, road safety for school students and the aurf life saving awards
1 May 2025
Council Spending For Raglan
We talk to our local councillor about the long term spending plan, rural roads wasterwater, sports consultation, and the waste minimisation plan
10 Apr 2025
Council Long Term Spending Plan Out Today
Lisa Thomson joins us in the studio to talk about how Council has tried to balance the changes that government has thrust upon them - including changes to roading funding. There's also the big changes to the 3-waters set up and lots more in the 700 page document
18 Mar 2025
Council Long Term Spending Plan
Lisa has bought a 700 page copy of the council's Long Term Plan with her to the studio following the decision by councillor's to formally accept the plan and the accompanying rate rise.
27 Feb 2025
3-Waters Leads to Big Rates Rise
The government's 3-Waters solution has puts all the costs on the ratepayers, plus there is lots more that council needs to do within their budget so we look at some of those. We check out the changes to the alcohol ban in Raglan, fluoride, speed changes, plus a look at the housing situation in Raglan
18 Dec 2024
The Latest On 3 Waters and More
Lisa Thomson, Whaingaroa Ward Councillor, shares the latest on 3 waters and WDC's plan to meet government requirements, highlighting the significant costs and upcoming changes.
4 Dec 2024
Lisa Thomson - Community Board Meeting
Whaingaroa Ward Councillor Lisa Thomson discusses pressing community issues, including Wainui Reserve plans, beach safety, and aquaculture, to inform and engage residents.
21 Nov 2024
Land-based Wastewater Disposal Getting Closer
Whaingaroa Ward Councillor Lisa Thomson discusses the community's progress towards resolving the long-standing land-based wastewater disposal issue and related local initiatives.
17 Oct 2024
Have Your Say About Council Spending
Lisa Thomson joins us as the community is being asked for it's thoughts on how council can save money in it's long term plan, We also talk about the Mayoral Awards, 3-Waters, how council engages with the community, Wi Nera walkway, the big drainage project at Papahua and the Manu Bay Breakwall
27 Sept 2024
Still Figuring Out What To Do With Three Waters
WDC is looking to work with other councils on a 3-waters plan but more government legislation is yet to come. Government transport funding has been cut. We look at Civil Defense, buses, Maori Wards, Climate Action Plan and more
4 Jul 2024
Lisa Thomson - Whaingaroa Ward Councillor
Energy Farms, Motorsports bylaw review, Maori ward changes, transport strategy, government changes to building rules, water tower, gambling and animals bylaw changes - but not in that order
31 May 2024
Listen To The Radio Says Lisa
Be ready for 3 days without help and listen to Raglan Community Radio is the message from Lisa Thomson after this week's power cuts reminded us how vulnerable we are in a disaster.
17 May 2024
Lisa Thomson - Waikato Councillor
A quick look at Raglan issues and then we look at council's position on the Maori Wards proposal and Te Huia Rail service. We also look at the Council Housing Strategy, Civil Defence Management and hear about a mental health hub that the community in Tuakau is putting together
18 Apr 2024
Where Does Council Lease Money Go?
Lisa Thomson and council staff member Michelle Brown are in studio to give us all the details about the Habourboard lease land that has been caught up in the ongoing debate about landlords in our CBD. Go to the 33:55 mark for discussion on other council issues
4 Apr 2024
Council Finances Under Strain
Councillors Mike Keir and Lisa Thomson are in studio to talk about the council's annual spending plan and the new reality of financial constraints that mean they might need to start cutting council services
7 Mar 2024
Council Trying To Cope With Government Changes
Lisa joins to look at the challenges faced by our council as government announcements about 3 water and roading policy cause a need for a reset. we also talk more about how Raglan can plan it's future
22 Feb 2024
Lisa Thomson - Big Decisions For Council
Lisa joins us to talk about 3 waters costs now that the government has changed direction, setting the record straight on water water issues, raglan growth issues and much more
5 Feb 2024
Waitangi Day At The Town Hall
We get an update on council issues and look at the live streaming of the Waitangi Day event in the town hall
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