And then . . . nothing

I am writing to you as in the last month I have had nothing from anyone at the council.

On November 19, I tripped on some uneven pathway outside the old gym near the ASB bank.

As a result of that fall I have a broken elbow and ribs.

I contacted the council on the day, and left my complaint, and duly got my number for my complaint.

Later that day I was contacted by Fulton Hogan, who had no idea of where I was talking about. I explained again, and then nothing.

I contacted the council again, and once again Fulton Hogan phoned. The man who called again had no idea of what I was talking about. I may as well have been talking to a brick wall. I sent an email and pictures, and again nothing.

The third time I phoned the council I was given some names of councillors.

I contacted one, who asked me to send details, which I did, and do you know what? Nothing.

Not being one to give up, I contacted her again, and duly sent all the details again, and yes, you have guessed it, absolutely nothing.

Am I asking too much of a council to do their job and fix a dangerous piece of pavement? And maybe, just maybe, give me an apology for what has happened? Or would that be a miracle?

The thing is, my pain and suffering goes on, because if my arm doesn’t heal I am going to have to have it operated on. Can anyone tell me what we pay these people for? ANNETTE WORROW

Kaitaia

The council was invited to respond, but did not do so. Editor