Sam Jennings: Horowhenua District Councillor defends council decision to end residential berm-mowing
The Mike Hosking Breakfast · Newstalk ZB
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Controversy in Levin over a recent move to end residential berm-mowing.
Horowhenua District Council is making property owners responsible for mowing berms to save about $250,000 a year.
Many city councils – like Auckland and Wellington – require owners to mow their own berms, while others – like Christchurch – "strongly encourage" it.
Horowhenua District Councillor Sam Jennings told Mike Hosking during consultation most residents supported the change, but public opinion has since shifted.
“It’s all blown up on social media just recently, I guess because of the spring growth.”
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