with Mark Farnsworth
Chairman - Northern Regional Council
markf@nrc.govt.nz
2010
Constructive debate – September
The election season is upon us and we will find ourselves bombarded by candidates trying to sell themselves.
Job well done – August
As a part national president of the NZ Schools Trustees Association (STA), I had the privilege of being an invited guest at STA's 21st annual conference, held in Christchurch.
Differentiating councillor roles – July
Recent events have focused my attention on the way councils approach the implementation of new or revised Resource Management Act Plans.
Measuring mining potential – June
One of the more interesting debates to be had in Northland is our approach to mining and the place that mining may have in the region.
Northland's plan – May
The Northland Regional Council has released its draft Annual Plan with an easy read summary distributed to residents and ratepayers throughout the region.
Report of "little practical use" – April
The Mayors of the Far North and Whangarei Districts released the McKinlay Douglas Report on possible local government reform in Northland for public consultation and submission.
Awaiting the rain – March
Kaipara and the Far North remain in the firm grip of the El Nino weather pattern with drought conditions prevailing throughout both districts.
Coasting in troubled waters – February
For residents living on Northland’s east coast the El Nino summer weather pattern has provided days of perfect weather conditions.
