Gardening – A touch of the tropics
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
I’ve been revelling in frangipani on the beautiful island of Bali, which has masses of frangipani planted along street verges, home gardens, overhanging resort pools...
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
I’ve been revelling in frangipani on the beautiful island of Bali, which has masses of frangipani planted along street verges, home gardens, overhanging resort pools...
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
I have really enjoyed my first year on the Rodney Local Board, especially meeting so many of you. Unity and collaboration are the backbone of...
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Island weka threat In the article headed, Strong feelings voiced on both sides of Kawau pest plan (MM Sept 25), it recorded that, ‘The fact...
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
Although my family and I have lived on the Hibiscus Coast for many years, there is never a day that goes by that I don’t...
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Speed bumps, potholes and speed limits – these are the three key topics that got me elected as a representative of the people. As a...
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Crash course Rodney Local Board members were all ears when Matakana Community Group appeared at its September meeting to explain about plans for a pump...
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Kawau powder keg There seems to be some misunderstandings about the impacts of wallabies and possums on Kawau Island regarding fire risk. As it stands,...
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
Did you know that NZ unfortunately ranks among the countries with the highest incidence of bullying? Shockingly, 32 percent of NZ students report experiencing bullying...
Mon, 2 Oct 2023
It’s been a terribly disappointing and extremely frustrating few months for Coast residents regarding the Gulf Harbour ferry service. There have been three public meetings...
Mon, 2 Oct 2023
It’s been a wet and very windy year so Coastguard activity on the water has been less than normal. Our Coastguard Hibiscus crew has used...
Mon, 25 Sep 2023
None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell Alix is a popular London podcaster, living a seemingly golden life with her successful husband and two...
Mon, 25 Sep 2023
I recently viewed the documentary movie River of Freedom. It is a powerful presentation of the lead-up and the days of the Wellington demonstration. I...