Support our local "Comet Swimming Club". Demand they review their decision to give our local "Learn to swim programme" to an International company.
Comments
#1801
This is beyond ridiculous...there needs to be questions asked about the process here.H L (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1803
This is unfair to the group that has been supporting our community for over 50 years. We should always support our local groups as city to show community unity.Tash Johnson (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1804
I am absolutely disgusted by this decision. The fact that it has been decided, and must have been approved by multiple council is beyond belief. A local council so blatantly not supporting local. It's just unbelievable. Some serious questions need to be asked - makes me wonder if it is all above board? Who has connections in the council to this other organisation ?K Kitto (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1805
Comet Swim club are a valuable part of our local community having taught mine and many other children water confidence and skills. It is disappointing to hear the new contract for teach to swim at Kiwa pool has been awarded to a company outside of the district.Kelsey Williams (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1806
I am disappointed that Comet are not the Club chosen to provide the Learn to Swim programmehere in Gisborne. Also for the fact it has gone to an off shore company instead. Please reconsider this as Comet have a vested interest in our community and always have had.
Helen Macdonald (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1807
GDC need to support localkirsty gaddum (gisbone, 2023-06-06)
#1808
I'm disappointed in the decision to hand the contract to a company out of this city let alone this country. With the recent cyclone disaster, comet rallied with the community to ensure lessons could continue and give our kids a sense of normality. Where was that same sense of community when the council made their decision? So much for 'support local' and helping our economy.Ariana Peneha (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1809
I support Comet Swimming Club. I also support a review of the GDC procurement policy to support local.Bella Hawkins (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1810
Let’s keep it local!Viki Hokai (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1814
Rather give this to a local companyNorina-Lee Keet (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1817
We need to support our local club!!!!!Amy Carroll (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1818
I support the kaupapa!Renee Blazey (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1820
My 4 children have been part of this passionate swim club for over 9 years. I am devastated by this news for the club and our community, the smaller teachers such as Pat who will not be allowed to continue their incredible programmes with our Tamariki.If the Australian company offered a better looking package, why not propose to comet to rose up and do the same?
Disappointing news and breaks our trust in who is looking after our town.
Sophie Macleod (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1821
I believe the Learn to Swim contract should have stayed with Comet SwimmngGeraldine Cornelius (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1822
This decision is so outrageous and ridiculous the council must reconsider their stupidity and save face!! If the price between the two applying were ‘that close’, the local option should of been awarded. Comet caters for all, from lower socio- economic groups and all Kura’s💞Jules Hansen (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1825
The Comet club have served this community, providing jobs, teaching tamariki to swim and giving back to the community - sponsoring tamariki, supporting quiz nights and fundraising with prizes and they have locally been involved for a huge amount of years - they have provided the service for our school that I am DP at, as well as for our own children. This decision is so disappointing when we have an outstanding service already that is local, and isn’t that the message that is put out there - “support local”.Amanda Owen (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1826
Comet are amazing!!!!!!Kimba Monkhouse (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1827
My children and now my grandchildren have used this wonderful service.Sue Hjorth (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1828
GDC should support locals firstL Sadlier (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1830
I believe Gisborne should use local swim schoolsNicola Morley (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1831
We are signing because we believe Comet swimming club from home, gisborne, New Zealand needed to win the learn to swim contract, tangata whenua not overseas business.Jean & Dwayne Pomana (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1832
I believe that The GDC need to review their recent decision so Comet Swimming Club can continue to serve the community they have served so well for over 65 years.Mandi Bramwell (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1833
My children attended Comet swim club as babies 21 years ago. The club have served Gisborne so well in delivering swimming lessons to our children who need them because we live in a Coastal town. Comet swim club absolutely deserve to continue to deliver quality swimming lessons for our future children in our newest community facility over an out of country company.Wendy Worters (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1836
keep it local. Less problems more results.Comet has taught many Gisborne people to swim over the years without problems
Barrie Rykers (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1837
If I hadn’t already said before. I believe we need to stay Locally owned. I got taught there. And so will my daughter in the near future. I say keep it locally ownedAnahera Wilson (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1839
My children learned to swim with Comet 30 yers ago.I support the review of the letting of the contract to an Australian company.
I totally support Comet being awarded the contract as long as they are competitive as it is indicated they are.
David Clark (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1841
I disagree with GDC decision to select an outside group to run the Learn to Swim Progamme.Dave Grogan (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1842
I wanted to support Comet Swimming Club who has been in the community for decades.Priscilla Lai (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1844
Very disappointing Gisborne district council!!Support Local!
Camille Maurirere (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1849
I disagree with awarding of swim contract to another outfit. Commet have done an outstanding job for many years and i fully support the kaupapa to reinstate them as LTS providers in Tairawhiti.gregor ross (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1850
I support the local Comet Swimming Club, I grew up/lived in Te Tairawhiti for over 17 years and I wholeheartedly believe that the local community should get a say in who runs the programme that teaches our tamariki to swim, Comet has done a great job in all the years they’ve been teaching our kids to swim and they are a local company who has the community in mind and can relate to the community, I don’t believe overseas contractors can, nor do I believe they will deliver on their promise of “full immersion te reo swimming lessons” because they are after all a multibillion dollar company and gisborne is a small place that they have so suddenly taken interest in? (from what we have seen) I fail to understand why.Georgia Wanoa (Invercargill , 2023-06-06)
#1851
I support Comet, they are local and they have taught thousands of our Kaiti kids to swimBJ Ayton (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1855
Keep contracts for swimming localLearn to Swim programme have been provided by Comet in Gisborne for years. Wake up GDC - auē!
Annette Wehi (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1856
We should support localTim Petro (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1857
I've been a comet "swim for life Tairawhiti" instructor for 4 years and it is my firm belief that this decision undermines the fundamental societal values our community it built upon.Ario Rewi (Tikitiki, 2023-06-06)
#1858
Local knowledge is priceless! Successfully teaching our tamariki how to swim for 65years at our local beaches makes sense, why change that? Plus the funding will go back to the community and not to an international company.Joe Oaul (Wairoa, 2023-06-06)
#1860
We should support a local club with a long local history. Not an international provider who will take profits out of our community. The publicised reasons for the decisions made don’t add up.Duncan Cundall-Curry (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1861
Gisborne is a community based city filled with dedicated people striving for the betterment of its people. The local people who live here do so to provide the best services and opportunities for its community. If they can’t they make it their commitment to do so. Electing to give something away to an outside interest rather than the local providers takes away all sense of community spirit. Comet Swim Club is part of our community and should not be ousted for the sake of dollars and services that they are committed to provide without question.Pam Brown (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1862
Because i support comet swimming.. they've been teaching our tamariki to swim for years how can use not give it to them?????? They are lovely swimming instructors ❤️ #COMETSWIMMING!!Natasha Barber (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1863
I stand with COMET Swimming Club!Petra Hape (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1864
I tautoko COMET!Ropoama Hape (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1865
I find it offensive that the council would give community putea to an organisation not only based outside of the community, but owned by a foreign entity. This is something that should be run by locals FOR locals. This is one of those things that is more important than penny pinching and outsourcing will never compare to the overall benefits gained by keeping this within the community.Cheri Waitoa (East Coast, 2023-06-06)
#1866
I used to go to comet when I was a kid and itsan institute of gisborne.karl madoc (perth , 2023-06-06)
#1871
Comet swimming club are amazing and should not be replaced by an international company. We need to be supporting local businesses and Comet Swimming Club is one of the bes!!Angela Moke (Tokomaru Bay, 2023-06-06)
#1872
We support comet and localJoanna Ngo (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1873
Support local!Renee Swann (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1874
My kids go to Comet Swim Club. It is a great locally run club and I believe Gisborne District Council should support local businesses.Rob Atkins (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1875
To award this contract to an overseas company is disgraceful. Comet deserves this wholeheartedly after all their years of service.The council need to reconsider
Barbara Gierc (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1876
I support local and I support CometStacy Coffey (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1877
I support local businessesJody Currie (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1878
Comet is a well established, well trusted and local swimming club that has been operating in the district for more than 25years. This is a local club with a board that is made up of Gisborne people.Cherie Hale (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1880
We need to support the local people who have supported our communityLara gillies (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1881
My children have and are learning to swim through Comet and they do a bloody good jobKeep the contract local
Tessa Campbell (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1882
I support localAngela Evans (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1883
Think about the people of Gisborne that have supported this swimming club for over 60 years so sadKathleen Waru (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1885
Council need to support local business & peopleKasey Lancaster (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1889
I do not agree with Gisborne District council decision to hire the overseas company. Comet are a proven company with a definite interest in our local children and families.Shelley-Anne Avisenis (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1894
Comet swimming club is one of the best swimming club I have encountered. I would like the council to know that it is a gem for the community worth supporting in future.Samia Rose (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1896
Comet was better than any swim education organization we’ve used in the States. We support the ability of well-run, local business to provide an important service to its community.Leigh Sturges (Bozeman, 2023-06-06)
#1897
we should be supporting our local people not overseasjuliette lasserre (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1899
I want my Son to be taught to swim by tutors that have a vested interest in Him and this region other than a monetary interest only from a foreign based corporate driver...g.d.c why are you not supporting tangata whenua mo he hau kainga?Jono Paea (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1900
It's unfair to not support local especially when they are reputable and inclusiveTe Aorangi Harrington (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1901
I stand with CometAnita Wilson (Pahiatua, 2023-06-06)
#1903
Comet is a part of Gisborne and knows the community and the young people so well - you can’t buy that. Giving a contract to a company that knows nothing of the town and its people, of the schools and the students that they are working with - that’s shocking, and truthfully, incredibly short-sighted. Gisborne is in a position that they should be building on every good thing that the community has - that’s true community development. Gisborne Council - you should know this.Kate Ney (Victoria, 2023-06-06)
#1907
I support Our local.Swim Club Comet 100%. They have been nurturing my son for 9 yrs from the age of 3 to now 12.. Keep it local, support our local.businesses firstSelina Nahu (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1908
I support Comet as they’re locally owned.Tania Kirk (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1909
I believe this is a un fear decisionJo Joanne (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1912
I stand with cometMarcus Leach (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1913
My children learnt to swim in this program. The instructors also traveled all the way up to schools in Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay where I worked to deliver programs in a country first initiative lead by Comet.They deserve to be the resident provider, they have more than earned the right!
Rebecca Trafford (Tolaga Bay, 2023-06-06)
#1914
It needs to stay localHamish Simpson (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1915
I have known of the great work that Comet Swimming Club do in our community for years. My child has swimming classes with them twice a week, and to watch her improvement and the smile on her face after each session has been incredibly rewarding - all done with patience, care and passion.Alessandra Kutzke (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1916
I am appalled by the decision that the GDC has made to give an International company instead of choosing a local company who has helped many of us here in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa with swimming. I stand with Comet!!!Mani Tuhaka (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1917
This should have been a no brained and given to comet with no hesitation.Damon Slade (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1918
I support local.Debbie Henare (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1921
As a rate payer I would expect the Council to support local 100%. After the climatic events and Gisborne’s somewhat isolated location, small local business struggle enough. Shame on you council for not supporting your own.Steven Webb (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1922
My kids swim with comet and they are amazing and deserve to stay at the Olympics (Kiwa)Emma Lister (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1924
My family have been well served with the comet swimming club . Both of our children went on to represent New Zealand . There should be some loyalty shown to our local and successful club.Murray Quilter (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1928
I’m signing because I believe we should support locally run businesses instead of overseas outfits that benefit none of the locals, it’s just not the kiwi way!!!Jeffrey Rangihuna (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1929
Support local .Steven Webb (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1932
I support Comet swimming club and believe the council should try to support local businesses.Melissa Murphy (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1933
Keep our service local all my grandsons take swimming lessons with Comet i just presumed that Comet would get the contract disgusted they didn't shame on Gisborne CouncilLesley Turnbull (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1934
I support local and the Comet Learn to Swim group have taught my children over the years, keep things local not outsource services to overseas organisationsElizabeth Kamana (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1936
My 3 children went to comet swimming club, where most of their coaches gave up their time to coach for free . To keep their community safe.Also provide a reasonable fee so it was accessible to all socio economic members of the community.
This is so wrong on so many levels.
Carol Stehlin (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1942
Comet Swimming Club is a local club having served the local community for 60+ years. The Council have not provided one valid reason or point of difference as to why this contract should go to an overseas company rather than Comet.Janet Joblin (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1944
I believe the Comey Swimming Club is a Community and locally driven club, that has always supported and provided for our community, who live here, knows our community and belongs here and I would prefer to support local not some group we don't even knowBarbara Hawea (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1945
I am a rate payer and firmly believe to look after locals first.John Baker (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1946
My children are part of the Comet swimming club and they should be able to use our new pool and not a foreign company.Simon Pusch (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1947
I think Comet has given outstanding service to this city's children over many years - they are proven and its important that we support local. I do not believe that an international organisation will deliver Te Reo well, they are just paying lip-service by saying they will deliver something the staff of the Council consider of prime importance at this time.Leigh Fletcher (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1949
Has to stay local, this will boost our community. Not out of town company pockets.Tracy Moeke (Gold Coast, 2023-06-06)
#1950
Because keep it localShann Rongonui (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1951
We should support local.Stephanie Melville-Chambers (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1952
I am absolutely horrified that our local council has made this decision. Comet is a huge part of our community and teaching our children to swim. Poor form GDC!Renee Grant (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1954
I am sad to see such an awesome opportunity handed to an out of town organization.my son has been through comet swimming lessons and they are amazingRoxanne Price (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1955
I believe we should utilise local talent rather than outsiders, if at all possible and it seems that there is no real advantage going away from a proven local performerDavid Empsall (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1957
I support local, comet swim club is amazing and it’s ridiculous that they weren’t given the contract to begin withAshleigh Hutchinson (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1958
keep it localbrent turnbull (gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1959
This is not okay!!holly skuse (gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1962
We should support our own locals first. My mokos have all learnt with Comet . Totally support themLiz Brunsdon (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1963
Im signing this because we should always support local , small bussiness matterLisa Mackey (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1965
It's just not right in everyway & I think the council has alot to answer for.Like stated, why live in Gisborne when our own council doesn't even support Gisborne. My son goes to comet swim classes and LOVES them!!! The kids,parents and I'm sure teachers were looking forward to being at the new pools. What a let down.
Jordan van Dorp (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1966
we need to keep it local and support a great swimming club comet that has taught lots of our children how to swim.chanel allen (gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1967
Im supporting local because that what Tairawhiti is all about. Its wrong that GDC awarded an outside outfit thats not even in our own country to teach our tamariki swimming. Seems to be about the money and not the people.Trish Thomas (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1969
My son learned to swim at Comet 15 years ago. Great service. Why give to an outsider? Support local business.Vikki Seaman (Tolaga Bay, 2023-06-06)
#1970
Me and my siblings were with comet when we were children and so are our children now. I just think it’s unfair that they have been supporting the community for YEARS and haven’t been given this opportunity.Uenuku Poi (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1972
Wake up Gisborne District Council!Aria Parata-Walker (Tolaga Bay, 2023-06-06)
#1973
I have used comet since my babies were little and it is an essential service since we live so close to a range of water sources! If we don't support local how can we expect it to continue!Briar Wilkes (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1974
Comet Swim club has been a part of thousands of Gisborne families for years and years. So wrong to hand this to a international company. Comet is a icon of Gisborne you should be ashamed of yourselves Council for even thinking about taking this piece of Gissy and throwing it overseas!!!Alberta Ahuriri (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1977
Comet is the most deserving for the LTS contract. They have served the community for many years and taught so many such a needed life skill in Tairawhiti. As a past LTS instructor for Comet I know how tough it is working out of Elgin School for the club and the upkeep there is not easy but we did it to continue our service to the community.I feel that the panels decision to give the contract to an outsider because their tender had more "feel good factors", and makes them feel good. But you just have to listen to the noise Tairawhiti community are making here that backs up how wrong the decision is.
Councillors are voted in by the Tairawhiti people, they represent us. But unfortunately the panel of 5 have not done the right thing here.
Louise Burrows (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1978
I can't understand why this contract would ever go to an overseas company over a local business, who already run an excellent service and could easily be supported to upscale it if that was what was requiredEmma Clare (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1979
We need to support localKahu Tamatea (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1982
This is ridiculous keep it localComet has been teaching our kids since forever
Rethink ur decision please
Sally Stewart (Rotorua , 2023-06-06)
#1984
The Gisborne council should back local buiness’s.GCD you should be ashamed of yourselves!!!!!
Kristin Downs (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1986
Local business deserves local support. Comet is not just another club, it is a local institution with years of experience working with local people.Sue Hine (GISBORNE, 2023-06-06)
#1987
Both my children (now adults) swam for comet they started at Elgin, then over to the Olympic pools. They both went on and swam at Nationals and became Club Captains. We are a proud Comet family. We are disappointed and angered by the what the GDC have done. Greed has driven the council.Megan Niven (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1988
I love comet swimmingKirra Dearman (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1989
Comet does a wonderful job teaching all of our kids to swim!Marsha Wilcox (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1990
I learn to swim with this club and both my children as well. They are doing an awesome job.Pawandeep Kaur (Gisborne , 2023-06-06)
#1992
Three of my family all learn to swim with Comet.. excellent local business providing invaluablr service.. Why would GDC give learn to swim contract to outside of region supplier???Sean McCarthy (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1993
Comet has been part of our community and whanau for a long time. The contract should not be given to an Aussie companyBarbara Wharehinga (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1994
I disagree with the decision to contract services from outside GisborneJane Luiten (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1995
This money should stay local.Comet offer an amazing program that has been supported by our family for 25 years.
Daniel Poulsen (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1996
I learnt to swim when I was a baby through comet now I have a new born of my own and am wanting her to swim before she could walk like I did as we live in such a beachy town surrounded by water.Dayna Honey (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)
#1997
My children and mokopuna have all benefited from the outstanding service that the Comet Club and coaching staff have provided over the past 30yrsSelwyn Parata (Gisborne, 2023-06-06)