Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 16, 2017 18:03:28 GMT 12
MURUPARA ANIMAL CONTROL PARTNERSHIP HAILED A SUCCESS
A partnership agreement which has seen local iwi assume responsibility for animal control in Murupara has been hailed a huge success.
Since Whakatane District Council reached an agreement with Ngati Manawa in January, local animal control officers Ned Howden and Rua Te Pairi have been patrolling the area, with positive results.
"This has proven to be a really positive partnership, and the impact of having these two locals involved is emphasised by the acceptance of the community when people are approached in regard to dogs, abandoned vehicles or even overgrown sections,"Whakatane District Council community regulation manager Graeme Lewer said......
www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11904671
A partnership agreement which has seen local iwi assume responsibility for animal control in Murupara has been hailed a huge success.
Since Whakatane District Council reached an agreement with Ngati Manawa in January, local animal control officers Ned Howden and Rua Te Pairi have been patrolling the area, with positive results.
"This has proven to be a really positive partnership, and the impact of having these two locals involved is emphasised by the acceptance of the community when people are approached in regard to dogs, abandoned vehicles or even overgrown sections,"Whakatane District Council community regulation manager Graeme Lewer said......
www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11904671