Getting rid of the orange cone mob will save a few ice-creams.

Cutting staff is another.

Despite rubbish collection and potholes, engineering services etc all being contracted out, last time l checked Hastings DC had 360 staff, probably more post cyclone.

What happens is that they then look for new projects to do to look occupied, so its not only the wage bill, but the unnecessary project cost.

Ratepayers are the meal ticket and ATM.

You don't have the option of shopping elsewhere do you?