Voter turnout could be an issue for a proposal to introduce binding referendums on major council spending projects. 

The Local Government Business Forum has released a report in favour of holding referendums for significant projects exceeding $500 per ratepayer. 

It says it should only apply to non-essentials, preserving councils' ability to invest in key utilities like water and transport.   

Forum Secretary Nick Clark told Mike Hosking thresholds need to be in play to help low voter numbers. 

He says there should be a turnout threshold or a super majority, particularly if it's a binary choice. 

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Voter turnout could be an issue for a proposal to introduce binding referendums on major council spending projects.&nbsp;
The Local Government Business Forum has released a report in favour of holding referendums for significant projects exceeding $500 per ratepayer.&nbsp;
It says it should only apply to non-essentials, preserving councils' ability to invest in key utilities like water and transport. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Forum Secretary Nick Clark told Mike Hosking thresholds need to be in play to help low voter numbers.&nbsp;
He says there should be a turnout threshold or a super majority, particularly if it's a binary choice.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Nick Clark: Local Government Business Forum Secretary on the call for referendums for major council spending

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The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump. 

Crude oil prices have topped US$100 a barrel for the first time in three years, and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents in the weekend. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking that they’re conscious that the price at the pump impacts not only most New Zealanders, but also freight costs and other costs across the economy. 

But she says they need to understand what the bigger picture looks like before they overreact, as any money they throw at the problem is money they will need to borrow.  

“We need to be prudent about New Zealand’s fiscal position.” 

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The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump.&nbsp;
Crude oil prices have topped US$100 a barrel for the first time in three years, and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents in the weekend.&nbsp;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking that they’re conscious that the price at the pump impacts not only most New Zealanders, but also freight costs and other costs across the economy.&nbsp;
But she says they need to understand what the bigger picture looks like before they overreact, as any money they throw at the problem is money they will need to borrow. &nbsp;
“We need to be prudent about New Zealand’s fiscal position.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices

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Mussel farmers are warning that plans to discharge partially treated sewage into the ocean to deal with Christchurch's Bromley stink, could wipe out aqua culture.

The City Council's planning to dump 30% of partially treated wastewater into the ocean to ease pressure on the poorly operating treatment plant.  

Two thousand tonnes of green lipped mussels come from eight Aroma New Zealand farms in Banks Peninsula annually.  

Company director Ben Winters told Mike Hosking chlorine and sewage don't need to go to sea.  

He warns if plans go ahead, it could be a national disaster. 

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Mussel farmers are warning that plans to discharge partially treated sewage into the ocean to deal with Christchurch's Bromley stink, could wipe out aqua culture.
The City Council's planning to dump 30% of partially treated wastewater into the ocean to ease pressure on the poorly operating treatment plant. &nbsp;
Two thousand tonnes of green lipped mussels come from eight Aroma New Zealand farms in Banks Peninsula annually. &nbsp;
Company director Ben Winters told Mike Hosking chlorine and sewage don't need to go to sea. &nbsp;
He warns if plans go ahead, it could be a national disaster.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Ben Winters: Aroma NZ Director on the Christchurch City Council's plan to discharge partially treated sewage into the ocean

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More people have been filling up at petrol stations as prices climb.  

The Waitomo Group says there's been a 15-20% increase in demand in the past week. 

Chief Executive Simon Parham says pump prices have gone up from about 10 to 20 cents a litre.  

He told Mike Hosking it's because they buy their product on a weekly basis.  

Parham says with short sharp shocks it's very hard to avoid price increases. 

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More people have been filling up at petrol stations as prices climb. &nbsp;
The Waitomo Group says there's been a 15-20% increase in demand in the past week.&nbsp;
Chief Executive Simon Parham says pump prices have gone up from about 10 to 20 cents a litre. &nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking it's because they buy their product on a weekly basis. &nbsp;
Parham says with short sharp shocks it's very hard to avoid price increases.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the impact of the Middle East conflict on fuel prices

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Nick Clark: Local Government Business Forum Secretary on the call for referendums for major council spending

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