Waikato Greenfields Site Declared.

[curious]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

 Breeders don't directly use those assets.  Why doesn't Levin pay enough for the use of the Otaki track to race on?

I've asked you this before but you didn't answer. What do you think is "enough" for Levin to be paying?

[Special Agent]

4 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

Why doesn't Levin pay enough for the use of the Otaki track to race on?

I would imagine Otaki would send Levin an invoice for course rental which would be paid.  I'd also imagine it would be the same rental amount paid by Kapiti Harness and whichever RACE club have utilised the course.  Has Otaki suggested Levin specifically don't pay their share?

[Chief Stipe]

5 hours ago, curious said:

I've asked you this before but you didn't answer. What do you think is "enough" for Levin to be paying?

A damn sight more than $10k a meeting!!!  Full venue and track hire.

[Chief Stipe]

2 hours ago, Special Agent said:

I would imagine Otaki would send Levin an invoice for course rental which would be paid.  I'd also imagine it would be the same rental amount paid by Kapiti Harness and whichever RACE club have utilised the course.  Has Otaki suggested Levin specifically don't pay their share?

No the question is not that they don't pay but are they paying enough?  Arguably given Otakis parlous state of financial affairs they haven't been.  Then when Otaki push back Levin say oh well we'll just go to Awapuni.  Which they can't do at the moment.

Yes Levin have provided a great service with their Jumpouts but those that suggest they are holier than thou need to look deeper.

[Special Agent]

Who told you Awapuni was ever an option?

If there is a rate for a facility or service which has been negotiated by the parties, and is more than the going rate, where is the problem?  Maybe you should offer your consultancy services to Ben at Otaki.

[Special Agent]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

Yes Levin have provided a great service with their Jumpouts but those that suggest they are holier than thou need to look deeper.

Apart from the free rent at Otaki that is obviously rubbing you up the wrong way, what is your beef with Levin?  I don't know any group that is holier than thou so, I'm not sure what you are implying.

[Special Agent]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

Then when Otaki push back Levin say oh well we'll just go to Awapuni.  Which they can't do at the moment.

Were you on the Levin committee Chief when Hastings was being considered as the venue for the Classic meeting?  It sounds like you know all the business of LRC over a multitude of eras.