1 00:00:00,480 --> 00:00:03,200 Speaker 1: But some good news right now because joining me live 2 00:00:03,400 --> 00:00:07,200 Speaker 1: on the line is the Mayor of Palmerston, Athena Pasco Bell. 3 00:00:07,320 --> 00:00:08,479 Speaker 1: Good morning to you, Athena. 4 00:00:09,240 --> 00:00:10,560 Speaker 2: Good morning now. 5 00:00:10,600 --> 00:00:13,640 Speaker 1: I say good news Athena because it looks like Palmerston 6 00:00:13,800 --> 00:00:17,200 Speaker 1: is going all out yet again for Christmas. 7 00:00:18,440 --> 00:00:22,759 Speaker 2: Yep, definitely, Christmas in Wonderland will be returning this year 8 00:00:22,800 --> 00:00:27,440 Speaker 2: with some exciting new elements so including an Arctic blask Igloo, 9 00:00:27,760 --> 00:00:31,760 Speaker 2: mini carousel, starburs Street and our favorites will be there 10 00:00:31,760 --> 00:00:36,279 Speaker 2: as well Lucky Express Train, the Trustmas Snow and so 11 00:00:36,400 --> 00:00:39,560 Speaker 2: much more. There will also be daily entertainment and food 12 00:00:39,600 --> 00:00:43,560 Speaker 2: trucks which was fantastic and it will be running from 13 00:00:43,720 --> 00:00:46,560 Speaker 2: the sixteenth to the twenty third of December at Boyder 14 00:00:46,600 --> 00:00:49,560 Speaker 2: Square and the City of Palmerston Library from five to 15 00:00:49,640 --> 00:00:51,839 Speaker 2: thirty pm until nine thirty pm. 16 00:00:52,120 --> 00:00:54,960 Speaker 1: Well, I'll tell you what I reckon. You get every person, 17 00:00:55,440 --> 00:00:59,760 Speaker 1: every towny, everyone from the rural area, everyone from Palmerston, 18 00:01:00,040 --> 00:01:03,520 Speaker 1: p A, Parmeston, Athena for the for the Christmas Wonderland. 19 00:01:04,360 --> 00:01:06,960 Speaker 2: It's a really great event. There's so much to see 20 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:11,120 Speaker 2: and do and there also be activities happening in the 21 00:01:11,160 --> 00:01:15,120 Speaker 2: library as well, so you can check out Santa's Grotto, 22 00:01:15,280 --> 00:01:18,840 Speaker 2: you can do some Christmas craft, making your own Christmas decoration, 23 00:01:20,200 --> 00:01:22,880 Speaker 2: and there'll be activities in the library as well. And 24 00:01:22,920 --> 00:01:25,039 Speaker 2: as we've done previous years, we also have a Low 25 00:01:25,120 --> 00:01:29,080 Speaker 2: Sensory Night which will be on the Sunday, the fifteenth. 26 00:01:29,360 --> 00:01:32,480 Speaker 2: Numbers are limited for that though, so it requires registration 27 00:01:33,280 --> 00:01:35,440 Speaker 2: and it is for those people that need that low 28 00:01:35,520 --> 00:01:38,000 Speaker 2: sensory environment so they don't get you know, they won't 29 00:01:38,080 --> 00:01:41,760 Speaker 2: miss out, and so the registration details will be available 30 00:01:41,800 --> 00:01:44,640 Speaker 2: on the City of Palmerston website shortly that they are 31 00:01:44,760 --> 00:01:45,400 Speaker 2: very exciting. 32 00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:48,120 Speaker 1: Yeah, it is exciting. And I'll tell you that even 33 00:01:48,160 --> 00:01:51,720 Speaker 1: the Low Sensory Day or night is a really good 34 00:01:51,760 --> 00:01:55,120 Speaker 1: idea for you know, for those young ones or young 35 00:01:55,280 --> 00:01:57,960 Speaker 1: or older that want to go out and experience the 36 00:01:58,040 --> 00:02:01,120 Speaker 1: Christmas Wonderland. But if it you know, maybe they have got, 37 00:02:02,040 --> 00:02:04,440 Speaker 1: you know, some various conditions that mean that it is 38 00:02:04,480 --> 00:02:06,280 Speaker 1: difficult for them to get out there. If it is 39 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:10,400 Speaker 1: really kind of exciting like it usually is on the 40 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:12,480 Speaker 1: other nights, it's good to have a night for everybody. 41 00:02:13,200 --> 00:02:15,800 Speaker 2: Yeah, and it's also good for people with mobility issues 42 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:18,600 Speaker 2: that night because there's less people so they can get 43 00:02:18,600 --> 00:02:22,399 Speaker 2: around more easily if they have mobility scooters or wheelchairs. 44 00:02:22,960 --> 00:02:26,120 Speaker 2: So you know, we're trying to be all inclusive making 45 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:29,840 Speaker 2: sure everyone can participate in our Christmas celebrations and so 46 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:32,919 Speaker 2: this is you know, a really good way of making 47 00:02:32,960 --> 00:02:35,680 Speaker 2: that accessible for people that have those extra need. 48 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:38,480 Speaker 1: Yeah, that is good news. Then are a couple of 49 00:02:38,480 --> 00:02:41,320 Speaker 1: other bits and pieces going on out in Palmerston, but 50 00:02:41,320 --> 00:02:43,160 Speaker 1: one of the things that we are all starting to 51 00:02:43,280 --> 00:02:46,760 Speaker 1: do is get cyclone ready. Now we know that the 52 00:02:46,840 --> 00:02:49,360 Speaker 1: season has indeed commenced, but it is really a bit 53 00:02:49,400 --> 00:02:52,119 Speaker 1: of a reminder for everybody, whether you're living in Palmerston 54 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:56,800 Speaker 1: or anywhere really to make sure that you are indeed stocked, 55 00:02:56,800 --> 00:02:59,120 Speaker 1: will your emergency kid is stocked and that you're ready 56 00:02:59,160 --> 00:02:59,440 Speaker 1: to go. 57 00:03:00,760 --> 00:03:03,079 Speaker 2: That's right, So it is the right time to check 58 00:03:03,120 --> 00:03:05,880 Speaker 2: that your emergency kit is ready to go. We have 59 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:09,720 Speaker 2: an emergency dashboard on our council website. I think it's 60 00:03:09,760 --> 00:03:12,720 Speaker 2: available through our City of Palmerston app as well, so 61 00:03:13,360 --> 00:03:15,800 Speaker 2: it can provide you with youthful updates in the event 62 00:03:15,840 --> 00:03:18,799 Speaker 2: of a cyclone. It's also got quick links to other 63 00:03:18,840 --> 00:03:23,000 Speaker 2: agencies and you can get updates on what's happening through 64 00:03:23,040 --> 00:03:26,160 Speaker 2: that as well, so if there is an emergency, you 65 00:03:26,320 --> 00:03:29,040 Speaker 2: know that the City of Palmerston is prepared. And I 66 00:03:29,080 --> 00:03:30,840 Speaker 2: was in the office the other day when the staff 67 00:03:30,880 --> 00:03:34,920 Speaker 2: we're all doing their cyclone emergency training, so you know, 68 00:03:34,920 --> 00:03:37,680 Speaker 2: we're all set to go and hopefully nothing happens, but 69 00:03:38,240 --> 00:03:41,360 Speaker 2: if it does, that emergency dashboard is there available for 70 00:03:41,440 --> 00:03:45,800 Speaker 2: the public and our staff are already and prepared to go. 71 00:03:46,520 --> 00:03:49,400 Speaker 1: Hey, I'm just a reminder for our listeners this morning 72 00:03:49,440 --> 00:03:50,920 Speaker 1: as well, because I know we've got a lot of 73 00:03:50,960 --> 00:03:54,120 Speaker 1: listeners that do live in Palmerston and there is that 74 00:03:54,280 --> 00:03:57,800 Speaker 1: rates reminder for people that are the payments for their 75 00:03:57,800 --> 00:04:01,080 Speaker 1: installment too. Of rates are due on the dutieth of November, 76 00:04:01,120 --> 00:04:01,560 Speaker 1: aren't they. 77 00:04:02,560 --> 00:04:05,000 Speaker 2: Yeah, that's correct, so they've got just over a week 78 00:04:05,080 --> 00:04:10,360 Speaker 2: to make that second installment. And yeah, otherwise, if you're 79 00:04:10,440 --> 00:04:15,160 Speaker 2: experiencing difficulty, so financial difficulty, our staff are willing to 80 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:19,640 Speaker 2: assist you. You just need to ring and discuss your 81 00:04:19,640 --> 00:04:23,080 Speaker 2: situation with our rates team and they can assist you 82 00:04:23,120 --> 00:04:23,560 Speaker 2: from there. 83 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:27,880 Speaker 1: Well. Lasina Pasco Bell, the Mayor of Palmerston, always great 84 00:04:27,880 --> 00:04:29,720 Speaker 1: to catch up with you. Thanks so much for your 85 00:04:29,720 --> 00:04:30,440 Speaker 1: time this morning 86 00:04:31,240 --> 00:04:33,039 Speaker 2: No problem, Thank you, Thank you.