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Sounds boat owners’ berth woes PAULA HULBURT
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Local boaties are being burned when it comes to marina costs, it is being claimed. Picton marina tenant Andy Walter is hoping to lobby council for a fairer deal for local owners who he says are being “squeezed out.” The move is being backed by other disgruntled boaties who believe marina operator Port Marlborough NZ should consider giving locals a better deal. But with marina fees in-line with other marinas across the country and profits going back to the community via council, Port Marlborough say all the region benefits. Andy, who has been a marina tenant in the region for almost 25 years, says he has no problem with Port Marlborough making a profit. But it shouldn’t be at the expense of ratepayers who own it. “As a local and a ratepayer, I’m concerned by the prices now being asked for marina spaces in the Marlborough region. “Port Marlborough are a rate payer owned and funded company yet charge locals exactly the same as anyone from other regions.”
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