MDC endangering residents health.

It's a bit tragic isn't it?

Gosh, wouldn't that be awful?

How do they put up with it?

It must be a nightmare!

All good sentiments, but a face to the hell that is living next to frost fans was presented to Marlborough District Councilors today as part of submissions on the Long Term Council Community Plan.

Michael Hyson and his family have been tortured by an unsympathetic neighbour (who probably doesn't even live there) and an apathetic Council who have been far more inclined to pay lip service to action than take any themselves.

This article was published in the Marlborough Express on his appearance today.

It's worth a read.

And if you're wondering if this is some tragic isolated case. Think again. The Hysons are the tip of the iceberg.

How much noise is your neighbour allowed to make before it's too much?

The argument is often bleated in the hate mail that I occasionally receive that "It's the country. Go back to town if you don't like it." Ironic isn't it? Go back to the town if you don't like the noise.

The Hyson's were there first. Does that count for anything?

What noise level is acceptable?

There must be a limit surely?

Is it OK to keep your neighbour awake all night?

At what point does it become a health risk?

Who's taking responsibility for the ratepayers?

Do the Councilors at the Marlborough District Council take any responsibility for the Health of the residents?

How many of them have a conflict of interest with the wine industry that makes them unable to pass judgement?

How many of the Directors of the companies that the Council operate have an interest in the wine industry?

Mr Hyson, if you read this or if someone who knows him can get a copy of his presentation, I'd like to make it available if possible.