Post by Brent George on Oct 3, 2022 18:48:38 GMT
Driveway drama: Dannevirke man's long and winding footpath repair battle takes a turn
NZ Herald: 3-Oct-2022
When is a footpath not a footpath?
In the Tararua District Council's eyes, it's when it's a driveway.
Ratepayer John Schrader has been battling with the council for three years over who is responsible for the broken footpath outside his property. The council says its policy is that the area of the footpath that crosses his driveway is his responsibility.
[Local interpretation? Convention? Or general presumption of responsibility?]
NZ Herald: 3-Oct-2022
When is a footpath not a footpath?
In the Tararua District Council's eyes, it's when it's a driveway.
Ratepayer John Schrader has been battling with the council for three years over who is responsible for the broken footpath outside his property. The council says its policy is that the area of the footpath that crosses his driveway is his responsibility.
[Local interpretation? Convention? Or general presumption of responsibility?]