Opinions

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...

We say: A long road ahead

Wed, 1 Apr 2015

After three months, we’ve reached the end of the roading feature. We’ve looked at roading costs, talked to academics, engineers, contractors, NZTA staff, residents, campaigners,...

Viewpoint – Ministers pay a visit

Wed, 11 Mar 2015

I always enjoy the recess weeks from Parliament. It means I get a full week to dedicate to constituent clinics, local events and supporting community...

Viewpoint – Job description

Fri, 6 Mar 2015

In 18 months we shall be voting to select our next Auckland mayor, councillors and local board members. So what qualities should we be looking...

Viewpoint – Budget delivers benefits

Fri, 6 Mar 2015

National’s seventh Budget sets out the next steps in our economic programme and has a continued focus on helping families. Budget 2015 includes a $790...

Sport – Coaching credentials

Mon, 2 Mar 2015

with Richard Casutt Harbour Sport was established by sports organisations in the region to foster the North Harbour identity, provide co-ordination across sports codes, increase...

Our Opinion – Opening closed doors

Thu, 12 Feb 2015

There have been a number of stories related to prospective Special Housing Areas in this newspaper. We make no apology for publishing this information, which...

Our Opinion – Walking the walk

Thu, 12 Feb 2015

Silly dance moves, lunchtime walks and stamping feet while seated at desks have become part of daily life at the Hibiscus Matters office since all...

Our Opinion – Sporting hubs

Thu, 12 Feb 2015

By the time you read this, the final whistle will have blown on the Rugby World Cup. It’s worth noting that this is the third...

Our Opinion – Weed concerns grow

Thu, 12 Feb 2015

Letters to the editor on this page follow up on the issue of increased spraying of Roundup, a suspected carcinogen, to control weeds in local...

Viewpoint – Something doesn’t add up

Thu, 12 Feb 2015

Council’s politicians jacked up rates by 9.9 percent via a transport levy saying it was for building more transport infrastructure. In reality Auckland Council is...