Opinions

Must be Christmas

Wed, 16 Dec 2015

Another year has hurtled by with its fair share of highlights. Our community newspaper is continuing to grow (up by a total of 20 pages...

Community input valued

Wed, 16 Dec 2015

The good work from so many community minded people on the Hibiscus Coast is inspiring. We live in a beautiful place deserving of our care...

Hibiscus Matters letters – December 2015

Wed, 2 Dec 2015

More pressure needed No Roundup please Volunteer ranks thin Against spraying Terrible tailback Making an entrance Not engaged Good luck Silverdale Happy fisher Happy fisher...

Sport – Building enthusiasm for sport

Wed, 2 Dec 2015

The so-called ‘obesity epidemic’ is well publicised and many reasons are highlighted as issues to solve. Among these is the need to encourage young people...

Your Opinion – Hibiscus Matters November 2015

Thu, 5 Nov 2015

The Forgotten Road Straw mystery solved ‘Wall’ appreciated No to set nets Orewa’s potential Vital contribution Paywave – no thanks   Paywave – no thanks...

Sport – Technology in sport

Wed, 4 Nov 2015

Access to goods, services, entertainment and information through laptops, phones and tablets is having an increasing impact on sport. Recent data highlights that individual sports,...

Sport – Going green

Wed, 9 Sep 2015

Harbour Sport’s Green Prescription Programme is a nationwide initiative that motivates sedentary adults to become active. Patients that would benefit from an exercise programme are...

Sport – Unsung heroes of sport

Fri, 5 Jun 2015

The job often goes unrewarded. It can be difficult, you must be able to bring control to chaos, understand fairness, promote safety and encourage good...

Sport – Purposeful planning

Wed, 6 May 2015

The demands on our time are never-ending. In our local club, school sports or representative team, these demands can be a distraction from the main...

Viewpoint – Cornerstone principles

Tue, 5 May 2015

Schools are the cornerstones of communities. They unite people through a shared sense of community, and responsibility for our future generations. Evidence shows quality of...

Viewpoint – Rodney not neglected

Tue, 5 May 2015

Many hours lately have been spent putting together the 10 year budget. I have heard many times that all the money goes to the CBD...

You say: Unsealed roads a safety issue

Wed, 1 Apr 2015

By Greg Sayers, Rodney Local Board member At the heart of road sealing is the issue of safety. Unsealed roads have been a contributing factor...