In case you wonder why I make comment on the Councillor statements about objector numbers, let me explain a little. It is because I feel it is totally inappropriate for a Councillor to attempt to dissuade folk from exercising their democratic right to object, by telling them that it makes no difference to Council deliberations and decisions. Is this the sort of representative you want in Council? I want to feel Councillors have my interests at heart, not just the developers, who are unlikely to be ratepayers and community members anyway.
Cheers, Maria.