Think Global - March 2010

SOSSI ceremonial sod-turning

SOSSI volunteers are thrilled to see the first fence post in the ground signalling the start of work on removing predators from Shakespear open sanctuary forever.

Environmental funding offered in Rodney

Anyone in Rodney who is involved in an environmental education project is invited to apply for a grant of up to $2000 from Rodney District Council.

Rodney wants stricter controls of Genetically Modified Organisms

Rodney residents want stricter regulations to control the use of genetically modified plants and animals, according to a survey by Colmar Brunton.

Costly consents for Landscape Protection Zones

Increased costs for planning applications in Landscape Protection Zones are on the cards. The Rodney District Council has created a new interim Landscape Protection Zones Practise Note – a checklist to help planners and applicants better prepare consent applications.

LOCAL LISTINGS

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Rodney employers are invited to advertise their job vacancies for free.

INSIDE

What's On Calendar
A month to month calendar of what's happening in the Rodney district.

Visitor's Guide
Learn more about the towns and villages in Hibiscus and Mahurangi.

Community Directory
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