Wayne Brown Invites Public to Local Meetings

Wayne Brown Invites Public to Local Meetings

Far North Mayor Wayne Brown kicks off his public meetings tonight in Opononi and invites the Far North public to attend a meeting in their area.

“Short and sweet with an opportunity to address audience questions is the plan,” says Wayne.

“I’m really looking forward to my next term so I can embed the savings and improvements made to council over this term. A council that is running efficiently means we can focus more energy and policy on development and moving forward rather than standing still, or heaven forbid, going backwards.”

“Simply put, the less money wasted on red tape means more money invested back into community and economic development.”

“At the public meetings, I’ll review my achievements over the last three years as Mayor, including how I’ve met my election promises from 2007; namely my success in being well on the way to fixing an outdated and beauracratic council.”

“This has resulted in the speeding up of building permits and resource consents (now in the top ten in the country), improved staff helpfulness and accessibility, improved community facilities, the trimming of rate rises to match inflation (only 3.3% per year) and an astonishing and desperately needed $8million in ongoing operating savings.”

“I will also present details on the LIVE, WORK and INVEST initiatives we have underway to help lift the economy of the Far North over my next term. These include our events strategy, new investment stimulus schemes, innovative roading and sewerage solutions, and the promotion of better-linked and stronger business associations in all our towns”.

“Great plans are in place and I want the public to know about them so they can vote me in and see them through.”

“I’m well known for being a straight-talker and always enjoy a good banter. I will welcome any questions from the audience and the public can also submit questions to my website www.votebrowny.co.nz where I will address them as soon as possible,” concludes Browny

Public Meetings scheduled as follows:

Opononi: Friday 3 September, 5pm. Opononi Hotel, 19 SH 12 Hokianga
Russell: Thursday 9 September, 5pm. The Duke of Marlborough
Kaitaia: Tuesday 14 September, 5pm. Dalmatian Hall, Commerce St
Kaikohe: Wednesday 15 September, 4pm. The Supper Room, Memorial Hall, Memorial Ave
Kerikeri: Friday 17 September, 5pm. Kingston House, 123 Hone Heke Rd

Wayne has also been invited to speak at a number of business and community groups over the next month, including a Mayoral Aspirants Debate in Kaitaia and Kerikeri. See dates and locations below and contact local clubs for details if you wish to attend:

Paihia Rotary Club: 2 Sep, 5.45pm The Bay of Islands Motel Tohitapu Road Paihia
Northern Ward Council & Community Board & Mayoral Aspirants Debate: 4 Sep, 10.30am Kaitaia Markets
Kaitaia Rotary Club: 8 Sep, 5.30pm The Orana Restaurant, 238 Commerce Street, Kaitaia
Trustpower Community Awards: 13 Sep, 4pm The Centre, Kerikeri
Kaitaia Probus Club: 14 Sep, 10am Dalmatian Lodge, Commerce Street, Kaitaia
Kaikohe Rotary Club: 15 Sept, 5.45pm RSA Northland Motor Hotel Broadway Kaikohe
Kaitaia Business Association: 16 Sep, 8.30am Kiwidotcom, 7 Melba Street, Kaitaia
Doubtless Bay Lions Club: 16 Sep, 6.30pm Fire Brigade Mangonui
Age Concern meet and greet: 17 Sep, 10am Kingston House, 123 Hone Heke Rd, Kerikeri
Grey Power ‘Meet the Mayoral Candidates’: 17 Sep, 2pm Kingston House, 123 Hone Heke Rd, Kerikeri
Kerikeri Rotary Club: 20 Sep, 5.40pm Cobham Road, Kerikeri
Kerikeri Business Association: 21 Sep, 5pm Rock Salt, Kerikeri
Waipapa Rotary Club: 22 Sep, 7pm Bay Sports Pavilion, Harmony Lane Waipapa

ENDS