Outgoing Clutha District Clinton ward councillor John Cochrane, pictured at Clinton public toilets, is unhappy about inequalities in toilet rates across the district. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISONA departing Clutha District councillor has fired a shot across the bowels. Clinton ward Cr John Cochrane contacted the Otago Daily Times in advance of his final council meeting on Thursday to express concerns about perceived "unfairness" in the way variable rating elements were being charged by the council. In particular, Mr Cochrane was unhappy with what appeared to be a disproportionate rates demand of $367.23 for the district's public toilets on his most recent bill. He said moving public toilets to the UAGC could produce "an even more perverse outcome".

Source: Otago Daily Times October 04, 2019 15:45 UTC