Opinions

We Say – ‘No decision’ on landfill unfair

Fri, 19 Jan 2024

The release of an interim decision on the proposed regional landfill at Wayby last month has raised the spectre of yet further, very expensive, legal...

Viewpoint – Changes could impact local voice

Mon, 15 Jan 2024

Our public transport modes and opportunities are at risk, and we have heard overwhelmingly the need for a reliable and well managed Gulf Harbour ferry...

Fuel Tax rort continues

Thu, 21 Dec 2023

The Auckland Council Annual Report is out, and Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) receipts for Auckland were up 10% for the 2023 year to $152 million...

Book Reviews – Dark Ride, The Twt Files, Water

Tue, 19 Dec 2023

Dark Ride by Lou Berney Dark Ride is a book that grabbed me from the opening line. Hardy “Hardly” Reed is in his early twenties,...

Mahurangi Matters, 18 December 2023 – Readers Letters

Tue, 19 Dec 2023

Rodeo outdated It is extraordinary that our government, which banned the use of animals in circuses years ago, continues to allow the cruel activities incorporated...

We Say – Appreciating the here and now

Tue, 19 Dec 2023

For many years, this paper has written about the tide of urban development creeping north from Auckland. First forecast in the draft Auckland Unitary Plan...

Viewpoint – Council improvements made

Tue, 19 Dec 2023

Season’s greetings and wishing you a very happy holiday while enjoying all the wonderful amenities Warkworth and the wider Mahurangi area has to offer. It...

Coastguard – Fundraising crew out and about

Tue, 12 Dec 2023

The busy time of the year is upon us however we are still eagerly awaiting the return of Hibiscus Rescue 1 after her full refit....

Viewpoint – Check out the new park

Fri, 8 Dec 2023

As Christmas is fast approaching, the Council are forging ahead with the planning for when Dairy Flat is urbanised.  However, there are many moving parts,...

Viewpoint – Honouring our history

Mon, 4 Dec 2023

I am excited and grateful to have remained as the local MP for this area, following the recent election. Thanks to everyone who took part,...

Mahurangi Matters, 4 December – Off the Record

Mon, 4 Dec 2023

Give peace a chance In a surprise move, Rodney Local Board members were presented with three potted plants during the public forum at their monthly...

Mahurangi Matters, 4 December 2023 – Readers Letters

Mon, 4 Dec 2023

Junk mail plea An open letter to whoever keeps putting racist, unsolicited junk mail in my letterbox. I don’t want your racist misinformation and diatribe...