Support our local "Comet Swimming Club". Demand they review their decision to give our local "Learn to swim programme" to an International company.
Comments
#401
The Gisborne Club gives our children the confidence and ability to learn to swim. Without them, this important life skill wouldn’t be possible.Sam Toms (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#402
Gisborne District Council should be SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES!! Comet swimming club should be running the swimming programme at Kiwa Pools NOT an international outfit. I do not support the council choosing an international company over a local business!Kodie Leef (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#405
This decision is wrong, we should support Comet that has be there for Gisborne children in the pastIan Ohara (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#406
Poor form by GDC offshoring mahi keep it real keep it localWallace Pikia (Melbourne, 2023-06-03)
#407
Support local businessesComet does a wonderful job and should continue to teach our children
Latu Denise (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#408
My mother was a comet kid , I was a comet kid and my kids are comet kids , learning to swim with comet is ingrained in gisborne.Don’t let that go away for a few less dollars support local , employ local, money goes back into the community
Timothy Hale (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#410
Supporting local is good for the community.Vanessa Mansfield (Sydney, 2023-06-03)
#411
I think Comet should get the contractJacque Andzue (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#412
Support Local Businesses! Shocking gdc.Ange Paul (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#414
I grew up in Gisborne and learned to swim through Comet. Support local businesses.Rory Mcloughlin (Dubai, 2023-06-03)
#415
We have to support our own.Wilson Alice (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#416
GDC need explain their decision to the communityGlenn Mason (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#421
This is so wrong on so many levels.Judy Ferguson (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#423
Keep it localDreena FARRAR (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#424
Council should be supporting localSarah Lascelles (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#425
To stand up against corrupt local and state governmentMatty Brightwell (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#428
support local firstPaige Kemp (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#429
Comet Swimming Club should be taking this contract as they are local and have been supporting our community for years.My kids have been taught by these wonderful people!
Rose Takarua (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#430
Sad to see. My babies do comet…If this doesn’t get resolved my children will no longer be able to attend swimming lessons.
Pourewa Sidney (Tolaga Bay, 2023-06-03)
#431
They have been around for years helping children to swimGypsy Wilkie (Tolaga Bay, 2023-06-03)
#432
my grandson is attending comet swim classesmike allen (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#435
I support my local community. I am a proud member of this community and believe we should all support local.Jeanne Tester (Whataupoko, 2023-06-03)
#436
I believe the council should be supporting local entitiesCliff Blumfield (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#437
I sign because I believe in keeping the learning to swimming contract localMechelle Kaa (Whanganui, 2023-06-03)
#438
It is really important to support local businesses in small communitiesNicole Taylor (Papamoa, 2023-06-03)
#441
I support cometLillani Keelan Goldsmith (Tikitiki, 2023-06-03)
#442
It is not fair that GDC is giving the contract to an international company at the new kiwa pools 🤨 stead of giving it to our local kids for their Learn to Swim Programme, our kids come first! their are alot of kids out there who can not swim & they need this programme. So i give my support to the Comet Swimming Club.Shirley Bishop (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#443
I support our local Gisborne Commet ClubJune Tangohau (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#444
comet is local and the staff are amazingChristine rongonui (gisborne nz, 2023-06-03)
#450
60 years of serving Tairawhiti with swimming lessons. Give comet back there contract gdc.Lea Tuari (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#451
The Council should not have chosen an overseas company over local!Rochelle Somerton (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#452
We should be supporting local as its the right thing to do.Trish Kilpatrick (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#453
Keep it localTricia Walsh (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#454
It's a disgrace to give this to an ausy company!!! Support local!! Unbelievable that our GDC has done this, heads need to roll!!Matt Skuse (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#455
The swim school should stay local. Comet have done a great job teaching the community for so long and now the needs of the community.If council want the money of a swim school, then perhaps look at something together to meet the needs of both parties.
Erin Fowler (Matamata, 2023-06-03)
#457
Shame on GDC for this terrible decisionSerena Parker (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#462
Comet for many years have not left out our children along the coast . Our kids have swimming lessons in summer up here along the coast. Aswel as affordable lessons in gizzy in the weekends accessible to our children.Jemma Nepia (Ruatoria, 2023-06-03)
#463
I'm so disappointed with this decision.Natalie Smith (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#465
The council should be supporting local!Dianna Destounis (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#466
I’m a born & bred Gisborne girl and support local all the wayNadine Riwai (Huntly, 2023-06-03)
#467
Our local swim club deserves it. Can’t do this just because they fought for better feesSarah Adams (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#470
What happen to keeping it localMaureen Wilson (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#471
We Should be supporting local, especially the Comet staff who have been teaching for many yearsFran Edwards (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#472
It's ridiculous to not have comet continue teaching lessons! Who ever decided to award it to the other outfit is seriously it of touch with their community.Kahurangi McLeay (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#474
Comet is a local swim club that has been teaching our young ones water safety mairano, why do we need some big aussie outfit.David Swann (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#475
Gisborne council need to ask the COMMUNITY, TE TANGATA WHENUA FIRST SO we can directly tell them NO NO NO !!!Leslie Walker (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#476
I value comet learn to swim program and believe they should get the contract for kiwi pools.Leigh Morrissey (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#477
Gisborne is my home town ,and I am absolutely disgusted in the treatment of a long standing Gisborne icon. If there are any local born councillors left in council, they should be well aware of what Comet means to our town.Karen Lister (Oakey, 2023-06-03)
#479
Comet swimming has been doing a fantastic job. I learnt to swim with them and now my kids have learnt to swim with them.Rebekah Martyn (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#481
I love Comet and want to support localAnanda Card (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#483
Council should be supporting local businesses, with the local rates money they receive.Comet has been doing a awesome job for many years
Gavin Kernohan (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#486
It is a disgrace that comet didn't get the contract and instead an overseas company. Revolted in the decision.Kate Stovell (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#487
We need to support our local club, local business and nz brands first. Especially after the cyclone.. I’m gobsmacked this got over the line, wrong on so many levels!!!Bronwyn Beck (Christchurch, 2023-06-03)
#488
Support local - support comet swimming clubSophie Burns (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#489
Because I believe this contract should have been awarded to a local business that is already doing great things in our community with our tamariki.Tui Eivers (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#491
Against overseas businesses getting it before locals.Keriana Raihania (Tokomaru Bay, 2023-06-03)
#492
I support local,I support Comet as my daughters currently learn to swim through Comet.
Anita Hakopa (Tolaga Bay, 2023-06-03)
#493
Comet swim club have supported our east coast children and communities for many years in swim safety, technique, hosting & participating in competitive events locally & nationally, surf & rescue support and much more from toddlers through to adults including those with disabilities. Comet club have provided my children & thousands of others health & well being & tools to survive in the water. We support Comet club and we support local business!Maudi Dewes (Ruatoria, 2023-06-03)
#496
I believe that the council should review their decision making processes to show support for local.Darylle Lawler (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#497
I was an orginal Comet club member who for a few years fund raised with Beth Meade for the Olympic pool. This is so sad. I thought city council say so many times support local. What a kick in the teeth for Gisborne on this going out of town. I am definitely against itCheryle Gooch (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#499
Support localTe Ao Mihiata Paenga- Morgan (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#500
This seems like a very unfair decision. It would be helpful to have an informed idea of why this company was a good reason to pick over a local, established company with a great reputation.Lina Cleland-Pottie (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#501
I believe in Comet. It MUST stay local.Elections are getting closer.
Ruth Walton (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#502
Comet is part of our community, they taught my kids to swim and they deserve to be supported.Rachel Duckworth (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#504
I’m from Gisborne, Comet has been part of Gisborne for decades, in a town surrounded by water, where learning to swim is so vital, I can’t believe a contract would be given to someone who doesn’t understand our unique city. Haven’t the events of the last few years shown us how crucial local services are?!?!Alisha Birrell (Auckland, 2023-06-03)
#505
We stand with comet!!Tania Adamson (Tolaga bay, 2023-06-03)
#508
A complete lack of consultation and a complete lack of supporting local. Don’t fix what is not broken.Kate Torrie (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#511
Comet have done an excellent job of serving the local Gisborne community and deserve this opportunity to continue to do what they've done so well with. People over profit - should be the energy that guides this financial decision.Robyn Owen (Hamilton, 2023-06-03)
#512
Although I haven't been living in Gissy for quite some time, I am a born and breed Gisbornite. The Comet Swimming Club and Learn to Swim programme have served me well over the years. Support Local. The heart of any community is local. The overseas company might be cheaper, but they are not local and don't know the needs of the local people. Support Local GDC.SALLY ROSE NEUSTROSKI (3118, Papamoa Beach/Tauranga, 2023-06-03)
#513
My 3 children have utilised Comets services.Vitally important to support local businesses
Melissa Lloyd (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#515
My kids learnt to swim with Comet. As a community we need to support local organisations and businesses.Lisa Coote (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#516
We should be supporting local. Comet have been supporting the community for many years & provide the community an A class service. I had 5 children learn to swim through Comet so I feel I have a good indication of how good they are.Chrissi Garside (Hastings, 2023-06-03)
#517
Local businesses like Comet help sustain our community. Outside corporations suck it dry.Alex Raines (Wainui, 2023-06-03)
#521
We should stay and support local. My son was in comet and had the best coaches.Parehuia Maxwell (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#522
In a time where buying local and supporting local is required to keep our local economy going, this should be modeled by our local council too...Support local, support those who have been doing the job over the many years here in Gisborne.
Joleen Perry (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#524
Supporting our local comet swimming club.sharon mogford (gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#526
I'm saddened and angry that the council has ignored the amazing mahi that Comet has done for our community for DECADES, and gone with the unknown Australian company. Shameful.Jessica Buscke (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#528
It's crazy to give the contract to an overseas based company. comet swim club has been going for years & do a great job teaching our tamariki to swim. So wrong!Yvonne Carter (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#529
I want GDC to support local.Laura Keir (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#531
Comet swimming deserves thisTrudie Botma (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#533
I want local supportedKate Faulks (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#534
Comet deserves the learn to swim program.Lana Downey (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#535
This contract should never have been given to an international company when Comet have been teaching children to swim in Gisborne for 65 years. It should be Comets contract.Jan Aitken (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#536
Support localTony Davis (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#539
Comet is a vital part of our community and needs to be supported.Sophie Cook (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#540
I'm signing this petition, because I think it is important to support our local swimming club.Ilze Duckworth (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#541
Comet is local. Comet is amazing. They've been doing what they do, brilliantly, for so long and it's a slap in the face that the contract be given to anyone else, especially overseas.Deb Brown (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#542
Support locals first ❤️Bena Gully (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#543
This is soooo wrong!!!! The Gisborne District Council should be supporting local community groups like Comet!!!! NOT Australian based companies!!!!!Fleur Bolton (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#547
Comet do an amazing job, deserving of this contract and localSteve Whitaker (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#549
We should support local groups and organisations AND because Comet are bloody good at what they do, teaching kids to swim - my kids are evidence of that.Steve Webb (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#550
Comet are a local company who do a tremendous job teaching our children to swim. Keep it local GDC.Cate Ronke (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#551
I support the local learn to swim service . Shame on you GCC that this petition has had to be generated.Pip Norfolk (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#553
Comet should be there not an overseas companyBlair Mckenzie (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#560
We love comet and their programs. All of my children have been through since they were babies and now the 3rd baby is about to start. A bigger pool for our children would be so much better.Jayden Haira (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#562
Local provider with local knowledge and have served their community for over 30 yearsKeryn Goldsmith (Tikitiki, 2023-06-03)
#563
Keep it Local!! This is not what the Gisborne community want.Comet have successfully taught our children to swim and have done a great job
Why can’t the council pay for the 80 free lessons ?? What a kick in the teeth for our dedicated instructors. Bad choice GDC
Julie Talmage (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#566
Comet should be providing the swimming lessons for our local tamariki like they have been for the last 60 odd years!! Not some buisness from Australia!! Do better Gisborne District Council!! MUCH MUCH BETTER!!Chris Wanoa (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#567
I believe we need to support this amazing local business!! Comet has taught my older daughter, nieces, nephew, and will teach my new baby how to swim.Emma Carlyle (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#569
We should be supporting our local businesses that have been here for yearsMegan Lalonde (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#572
It should stay local. Comet has been great with teaching my children to swimSascha Goldsmith (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#573
Support Local!Jade Reid (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#574
Beacause i support local comet clubMaree Kingi (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#576
Support local to help local!Earle Karini (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#577
Locals deserve the best and that’s Comet. They’ve been here forever providing an amazing service to our community. GDC absolutely should be supporting local.Jeni Muir (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#578
GDC should be looking after local business not contracting out to international companies that do not care about the local community. Shame on you GDC management! The Mayor should know better too. Obviously time for them to all move on. They appear to be more about the mighty $ than the local community. Comet Swimming Club have done an amazing job and are continuing to do so today!Margaret Hayward (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#580
I stand with Comet. I have two.children rhey have taught to swim and would be great if they could move to the new pools at Gisborne not some overseas company. If if they can provide full immersion classes and free classes im sure Comet could do the same if the government helped funding.Heidi Geihe (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#581
I support localNgarima Ioasa (Tamaki, 2023-06-03)
#582
Comet are local and faithful to our community. 2 of my tamariki swam with Comet and they are good Kiwi coaches. Let's support local.Hiraina Tuapawa (Tolaga Bay, 2023-06-03)
#583
Comet swimming gave me so much, from learn to swim through high level competition. The club has given back to many people in the community for decades, and proved to be a catalyst for success in and out of the pool. It’s a disgrace to award this contract to an offshore provider when such a positive alternative exists. I’d like to see GCC do what’s right and overturn this “robust” decision.Ben Quilter (London, 2023-06-03)
#584
I want to support local business not foreign businessesCory Ferris (Gisborne Nz, 2023-06-03)
#590
My kids have all been through Comet Swimming and I do not support international contractors replacing Comet!Pele Paenga (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#591
I believe our council have made a bad decisionAnna Zame (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#592
Support local people / business for goodness sake!Vicki Kingi (Henderson, 2023-06-03)
#594
We need to support our local businesses. GDC should do better!!Mel Brouwer (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#595
Council should be showing solidarity and support for the community first and foremost. Contracting outside companies hasn’t worked previously.Gail Kirkland (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#596
I was raised in Gisborne, and my kids learnt to swim there. I believe the council should support local clubs. They do an amazing job of teaching/coaching kids. Local should support local. The local clubs are made up of people who live there. Why should an 'international' enterprise be introduced? Not the kiwi way.Marion Shanks (Wellington, 2023-06-03)
#597
I used to live in Gisborne.My granddaughter and greatgrandchildren still do.
Comet is somewhere my granddaughter would use to teach her 2 year old to swim.
Gisborne needs to keep and support its own businesses.
It is slowly dying I feel.
Comet has been around forever.
Goodluck.
Sharon Pickford (UpperHutt, 2023-06-03)
#598
Gisborne needs to support local business.Julie Stevenson (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)
#599
I'm signing because I was born and raised in Gisborne as are my kids, and there is no way I'd support a billion dollar company over a locally owned small business that has been around for generations! GDC wake up.Samantha Karlsson (Gisborne, 2023-06-03)