Opinions

Mahurangi Matters, 19 August 2024 – Readers Letters

Tue, 20 Aug 2024

Thank you To the wonderful ambulance and first responders – how do I put into words the appreciation and awe that I have for you,...

We Say – Government service cuts a disgrace

Tue, 20 Aug 2024

The suddenness of Oranga Tamariki’s decision to sever its funding contract with Homebuilders in Warkworth has been brutal. Just weeks ago, the small team was...

Youth voice – The power to encourage

Wed, 14 Aug 2024

Can you remember a moment where you received a few encouraging words that gave a boost to your spirit and a bounce in your step?...

Viewpoint – Public assets prioritised

Fri, 9 Aug 2024

I hope everyone is getting by okay with all the winter ailments doing the rounds and people have had time to enjoy the Olympics. There’s...

Viewpoint – Making connections

Mon, 5 Aug 2024

I am pleased to report some good news which arrived last week as the Coalition Government announced we are accelerating work on the new four-lane...

Viewpoint – Persistence pays off for ferry 

Fri, 26 Jul 2024

It’s easy to feel a bit cynical when it comes to certain council matters and community issues, and I, for one, have been guilty of...

Viewpoint – Future Fund a step forward

Mon, 22 Jul 2024

I’m pleased to say we have a solution to ease shock rates increases and build up Auckland’s financial resilience for the future. Last month, council’s...

Mahurangi Matters, 22 July 2024 – Readers Letters

Mon, 22 Jul 2024

Watercare obligations Watercare, by its actions to date, claims it has the right to install a pipeline transporting wastewater through the middle of the Warkworth...

Our Opinion – Bean and gone

Mon, 15 Jul 2024

When my favourite café in Ōrewa changed hands recently, I wasn’t alone in being a little annoyed when the price of my morning fix went...

Viewpoint – Sport support

Mon, 15 Jul 2024

Sport and recreation, and the council parks that enable them are vitally important for the health and wellbeing of the Hibiscus Coast community; they build...

Viewpoint – Wellsford representation risk

Mon, 8 Jul 2024

I believe that together our communities are better and stronger. In our local area, more roads have been sealed this year than in the entire...

Mahurangi Matters, 8 July 2023 – Readers Letters

Mon, 8 Jul 2024

Footpath madness Have you ever wondered what the actual cost of concrete footpaths are? The Rodney Local Board allocated $24.07 million to design and construct...