News - 17 August 2011

Health effects of wireless considered

The effects of Electromagnetic Frequency and Radiation (EMF) from wireless internet will be discussed at a public meeting in Snells Beach on August 29.

• Related Story: Schools comfortable with Ministry’s position on EMF

• Your Views: What do you think of the expansion of wi-fi in schools? Have your say.

Strong support for Warkworth pool proposal

The issue of an aquatic centre for Warkworth was one of the dominant topics raised in submissions to the draft Rodney Local Board Plan, which closed on August 8.

Culture takes centre stage

More than 300 performers participated in the 19th annual Kaipara Festival held at Rodney College in Wellsford on Saturday, August 13.

More stories

• Rail provides urgent transport solution (+video report)
• Long-awaited Takatu Rd repairs welcomed
• ARST fund dissolved
• Library wi-fi proves popular
• Mahurangi scholar heads for Harvard
• New litter penalties supported
• Church group leadership changes hands
• Matakana Village plans
• Ratepayers declined 
• Students prepare for silver camp
• Sweet Appreciation: Margaret Morison

Special Features

• Liaison group fights on for Hill Street upgrade

Rural Rodney

• Fight for north’s unsealed roads continues
• Paparoa sets sights on possums
• Cancer research on farming just one piece of the puzzle
• Property: Lifestyle and farm sales rise
• Property: Forestry deadline approaches
• Business: Regional leadership seminar delivers to Rural Women