Opinions

Viewpoint – Balance in a digital world

Mon, 9 Nov 2026

When your wellbeing is driven by the likes and dislikes of your posts on social media, and there is little balance through social engagement or...

Mahurangi Matters, 9 November 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 9 Nov 2026

Sandspit nonsense I agree with Guy Wishart, chairperson of the Rodney Local Board (MM Oct 26), when he says, “Sandspit deserves a wider conversation”, but...

Youth voice – Not just burnouts

Tue, 3 Nov 2026

I’m not a big car guy. I couldn’t tell you what a twin-turbo is or what an alternator does. And the one time I tried...

Viewpoint – Local decisions must put community first

Tue, 3 Nov 2026

As a Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member, I believe decisions affecting the Hibiscus Coast must be practical, transparent and guided by the needs of...

Viewpoint – All eyes on Kaiwaka

Mon, 2 Nov 2026

Our Long Term Plan (LTP) sets out Council’s strategic direction and work programmes for the next 10 years. It outlines the services we will provide,...

Viewpoint – Sandspit deserves a wider conversation

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

The Rodney Local Board’s recent decision not to renew the lease of council reserve land occupied by Sandspit Holiday Park has understandably generated considerable community...

Mahurangi Matters, 26 October 2026 – Readers Letters

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Compulsory reading Greg Sayers’ Viewpoint (MM Sept 28) should be compulsory reading for any voter in the forthcoming election. It is painfully obvious that the...

Viewpoint – Turning plans into progress

Mon, 19 Oct 2026

There has been plenty happening at Council over the last few months, and it is good to see a number of projects we have been...

Viewpoint – More than just a playground

Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Recently, on a visit to Ōrewa Beach School, Mr T (an Auckland Council staff member) came and worked with a focus group of students to...

Viewpoint – Transport’s new era

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

As of October 1, one of the biggest changes to Auckland’s local government structure since 2010 has taken effect, with Auckland’s transport system entering a...

Viewpoint – Community funding in focus

Tue, 6 Oct 2026

Kaipara District Council is working on its Long-Term Plan (LTP), and elected members are weighing up which services, facilities and infrastructure to prioritise and how...

Arts – Creative hub has plenty to offer

Tue, 6 Oct 2026

The Button Factory, located at 2 Abbey St, just behind K Road and a short walking distance from the Mercury Lane entrance to the new...