Hibiscus Matters Letters

Hibiscus Matters welcomes correspondence from our readers. Abidged letters printed in the paper can be found in full here.

If you would like to send us a letter or comment, then here are the contact details:
Email: terry@localmatters.co.nz
Post: PO Box 701, Warkworth 0941

2012

April : Amalgamation fails?; Unpaid fees likely; Wood stoves not polluters; Pukekos read too

March : Argument illogical and misleading; Letter to the Mayor; Dotterels decision questioned; Pukekos gone AWOL; A plea for balance; No trials please; Unfair fight; Vigilence appreciated

February : Keith Morris remembered; Council a let down; Thanks a million

2011

December : Whangaparaoa Lions Club prize winners; Design finds favour; Highrise not wanted; Bus recalled with affection; The Joy Bus; Loyal shopper; Orewa Beaches Kite Propelled Menace

November : Petition misleading; MMP still ok; Pricey viewing?; Good Samaritan needs help

September : Low opinion of bass sounds; Lights out to improve traffic flow; Award criteria questioned; Does anyone recognise this photo?; Arty thank you

August : Penmanship loses out?; Flow on effect danger

July : Need for Penlink questioned; Road past its use-by date?; Proactive planning

June : Art centre valued; Local loos loved; Penlink never?; Arts Centre - our heritage; Don't let us lose another gallery; Don't Do It!; Keep the doors open

May : Silverdale traffic a shambles; Estuary Arts supported; Legal status sought; Funding plea goes out; Savings for some; Rates go down gurgler; Missed professional development

April : Civil Defence found wanting; Sirens soon please

March : Widening cost of the Penlink road project

February : Fresh thinking needed

2010

November : Councillor thanked; No highrise please

September : Funding priorities questioned; Vandals on film; Plea for programme

August : College congratulated; Highest claims, hardest workers; Land sales a Council legacy; Not a two-horse race; Councillors’ honesty challenged; College earns kudos; Positive changes sought

July : St John says thanks; Echinacea debated; Orewa high rise in judge’s hands; Nautilus no jewel in Orewa’s crown; Penlink team straight up; Transparency called for; Nautilus a bonus for Orewa; Think before you build

June : High rise opposition voiced; Leaks lie ahead; Centrestage funded from rates; Unitary authority not on everyone’s wish list; Empathy needed; Scooter courtesy helps; Cr Gaye Harding replies

May : Council should 'live and let live'; Scooters not a lifestyle choice; Theatre a shared pleasure; Centrestage funding not from rates; Players welcome at Centrestage

April : Whangaparaoa hall delimma; A comeback for Peninsula Players; Bowling assets distributed fairly; Looking for Mike; Nautilus sign-off puts Council in court

March : RPL surplus to requirements; Historic Input needed; Pohutukawas unpopular; Ratepayers pay for Nautilus repairs

February : No dereliction of duty; Finance puts paid to development; Moana crossing unsafe for pedestrians; Parkland action call; Homestead valued

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