"These are major projects, and can only be achieved after a lot of work, through a representative body. This situation also applies to the large sums of money that are available for recreational facilities from national and local sources. An organisation such as the ratepayers' association gets more notice from the FNDC and other bodies than an individual person trying to make change.
"Please give this some thought. If you would like to help, we meet at 7pm on the third Monday of every month at the Karikari Community Hall," he said.
Meanwhile, the association had conducted its AGM (at the second attempt, the first not attracting a quorum.
The current office holders were re-elected, although the secretary announced her intention, but would carry on until a successor came forward.
The officers are: chairman Brian Page, deputy chairman Tony Gillespie, treasurer Mary Watkins, secretary Leena Taylor, committee Karen Urlich, Brian and Audrey Mulcahy, Glenys Urlich, Gary Butt and Glen Mitchell.
On another note, Mr Page issued an invitation to meet Sarah Boniface, the new area liaison for Civil Defence, at the meeting on July 15, and to hear her talk about her role and share up-to-date information about Civil Defence.