Opinions

Mahurangi Matters, 17 February 2025 – Off the Record

Mon, 17 Feb 2025

A reader says he is thinking of starting a protest movement called Free the Trees. He says he’s tired of seeing these fence posts around...

Fishing – On the Ocean – Tuna run a welcome surprise

Thu, 13 Feb 2025

This late December/ early January period will be remembered by many anglers for two things – the great run of yellowfin tuna off the back...

Viewpoint – Water scarcity a growing issue

Tue, 11 Feb 2025

As we part ways with 2024, we have had two rather paradoxical years to consider, with 2023 being one of the wettest and 2024 being...

Mangawhai Focus, 10 February 2025 – Readers Letters

Tue, 11 Feb 2025

In good handsGood to see Craig Jepson’s Viewpoint (Focus Jan 27). He seems to have nailed it with his careful research and covered most of...

Viewpoint – Spotlight on consultant spending

Fri, 7 Feb 2025

I hope you’re having a good summer. Most of us will be back at work and on the Coast people work hard to pay their...

Book Reviews – Safe Enough – A Thousand Broken Pieces

Wed, 5 Feb 2025

Safe Enough, by Lee Child While short stories aren’t usually my first preference, I was pretty confident going into this book that it would be...

Viewpoint – Cause for optimism

Mon, 3 Feb 2025

As we step into 2025, I want to share with you my optimism for the future of Auckland’s rural north and highlight the many opportunities...

Mahurangi Matters, 3 February 2025 – Off the Record

Mon, 3 Feb 2025

In stitches An unwitting sign writer for Vector gave motorists driving south on the main road through Hill Street a good laugh last week. The...

Mahurangi Matters, 3 February 2025 – Readers Letters

Mon, 3 Feb 2025

Keep the path Stan Armiger has made an excellent point (MM, Jan 20) – “If the path is taken away, it will force people onto...

Mangawhai Focus, 27 January 2025 – Readers Letters

Fri, 31 Jan 2025

Stop dredging our harbour Dredging within the Mangawhai harbour destroys shellfish beds living on the sandy floor. One only has to look at what is...

Viewpoint – Year of realisation

Wed, 29 Jan 2025

The 47th President of the United States has been sworn in and the Trump effect is being felt. Trump’s re-election is a remarkable thing. Remarkable...

Viewpoint – New Year brings opportunities and risks

Mon, 27 Jan 2025

It’s a new year, and I’ve been thinking. Here we are in a situation where the local board is going to be allocated more responsibilities...