Opinions

Mahurangi Matters, 17 February 2021 – Off the Record

Wed, 12 May 2021

Be prepared A Mahurangi holidaymaker, who had to catch a bus from the Bay of Plenty to Auckland over New Year, was impressed with the...

Viewpoint – Cricketing inspiration

Wed, 12 May 2021

I hope everyone has had a good break over the holiday period. Our experience over the summer months is in marked contrast with what has...

Your Opinion – Hibiscus Matters letters – December 16, 2020

Wed, 12 May 2021

Not cyclist friendly Ron Jackson, Orewa (abridged) I am pleased to see the road safety improvements around Orewa town centre, especially the extension of the...

Viewpoint – Striking a balance

Wed, 12 May 2021

On December 1, I published my Mayoral Proposal for Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget 2021-2031. In normal circumstances, this budget would have built on the investments...

Youth voice – 20 lessons from 2020

Wed, 12 May 2021

As we wrap up the year, it only feels natural to conclude with a reflection on 2020. The other day I attended a community meeting...

Coastguard – Strong crew numbers for summer

Wed, 12 May 2021

The past few weeks have seen the Hibiscus Coastguard Unit become increasingly busy. Last Sunday saw a very early start for one of our crews...

Mahurangi Matters, 16 December 2020 – You Say Online

Wed, 12 May 2021

We asked our Facebook followers if Santa should be allowed to enter New Zealand without quarantining this year. Here are some of the responses: Shontelle...

Mahurangi Matters, 16 December – Readers Letters

Wed, 12 May 2021

Clarifying boundaries I have received queries about the Rodney Local Board internal boundary changes (MM Dec 2) . The public can rest assured nothing has...

Book Reviews – Lee Child

Wed, 12 May 2021

The Sentinel (Jack Reacher 25)By Lee and Andrew ChildPenguin Random House, rrp $37.00 Another brilliant Jack Reacher novel, but this time Lee Child collaborates with...

Mahurangi Matters, 2 December 2020 – You Say Online

Wed, 12 May 2021

We asked our Facebook followers if the historic weir on the Mahurangi River, near the Bridgehouse, should be removed. Here are some of the responses:...

Mahurangi Matters, 2 December 2020 – Readers Letters

Wed, 12 May 2021

It’s still a dump Mr Balthazar Matheson took offence to a Ngati Whatua submission calling a dump “a dump” (MM Nov 18). Now here is...

Viewpoint – Coast needs front of mind

Wed, 12 May 2021

Local knowledge and experience count. When projects, budgets and plans are up for consideration we need to make sure the Hibiscus Coast can make the...