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Viewpoint – Ferry has potential if supported

10:10 Tue, 2 Jun

The Gulf Harbour ferry service remains an important transport connection for our community, and while reliability challenges still occur, there has been a significant improvement...

Viewpoint – Projects on our agenda

09:28 Mon, 18 May

The Ministry for Primary Industries has invited/opened consultation on measures to protect intertidal shore life. Fisheries New Zealand is reviewing management measures for recreational shellfish...

Viewpoint – Painful lessons from history

14:15 Mon, 4 May

Anzac Day 2026 occurs in the shadow of a deteriorating international order, making this year’s commemorations even more poignant than usual. George C. Marshall’s famous...

Viewpoint – Many irons in the fire

10:57 Mon, 4 May

There’s been a fair bit going on at Council over the past few months – it’s keeping all the councillors and staff very busy. One...

Viewpoint – Around the district

11:00 Mon, 20 Apr

As I write this, we are preparing for the onset of Cyclone Vaianu. Our Civil Defence and Council teams have been preparing early, ensuring drains...

Viewpoint – Working together for our coastline

09:29 Tue, 7 Apr

One of the most powerful things we can do as a community is work together to achieve the outcomes we all want to see. A...