Opinions

Viewpoint – Advocating for oyster farmers

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

New Zealand First is a strong advocate for the aquaculture industry. It provides economic growth, local jobs and amazing seafood, and it has been a...

Mahurangi Matters, 30 March 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Blessing in disguise? The oil crisis and Gulf War we are experiencing can be a blessing in disguise, if we take off our blinkers and...

Fishing – Tastiest fish in the ocean?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Over the years I have regularly been asked, ‘What is your preferred table fish?’ and I don’t have to stop and think – john dory!...

Viewpoint – KiwiSaver shakeup

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Farmers and other rural workers will be pleased to hear that the Government is removing barriers that have stopped many of them from using their...

Viewpoint – Delivering value to ratepayers

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

As deputy chair of Auckland Council’s Value for Money Committee, I’m pleased to share an update on what our team has achieved so far in...

Viewpoint – Canvassing feedback

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

The rainy and wet conditions that have plagued our summer did have an upside with a better grass growing season resulting in a greater hay...

Mahurangi Matters, 16 March 2026 – Readers Letters

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

Embracing democracy “You can crucify freedom, but the human soul knows no shackles.” These words, addressed to the soviet socialist elite, accurately describe the absence...

We Say – Sold a lemon

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

The news that One Mahurangi is seeking ratepayer dollars to prop up the Warkworth Information Centre should come as no surprise to anyone who has...

Viewpoint – Getting on with Business

Mon, 9 Mar 2026

I hope that you all had a relaxing and enjoyable time with family and friends over the holiday break. As we head into 2026, I...

Viewpoint – Growth applies pressure

Mon, 9 Mar 2026

As a proud member of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, I have watched our area grow and transform before my eyes. Families are arriving...

Viewpoint – Excluded Rodney from CRL charge

Mon, 2 Mar 2026

Ratepayers in Rodney should not be required to fund the operating costs of the City Rail Link. This is not an argument against this project,...

Mahurangi Matters, 2 March 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 2 Mar 2026

Bookings backwards It has come to my attention that future bookings of Auckland Council venues, including the old Masonic Hall, Shoesmith Hall and Warkworth Town...