Opinions

Coastguard – Coastguard on Skype

Wed, 12 May 2021

When I sat down to write the last article for Coastguard back in March, who would have predicted the events that have unfolded over the...

Fishing – Plenty to fish

Wed, 12 May 2021

The bluefin tuna annual run has finished and the average size of these fish has been somewhat larger than previous years. Bluefin have been landed...

Your Opinion – Hibiscus Matters Letters – September 16, 2020

Wed, 12 May 2021

 Cannabis confusion Graham Johnson, Orewa (abridged) I refer to the article in Hibiscus Matters August 19 issue, regarding the Cannabis Referendum. The question that will...

Viewpoint – Cuts affect school safety

Wed, 12 May 2021

Now that Spring is here, it is difficult to think of a catchphrase to summarise the year so far.  However, in local Government there is...

Youth voice – Green grass of home

Wed, 12 May 2021

To live a healthy life with a healthy mind, a good place to start is with gratitude. Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what...

Mahurangi Matters, 16 September 2020 – You say online

Wed, 12 May 2021

Last week, the Labour Party announced that if re-elected it will make Matariki (the start of the Māori New Year) an official public holiday in...

Mahurangi Matters, 16 September 2020 – Readers Letters

Wed, 12 May 2021

Board games In response to Rodney Local Board chair Phelan Pirrie’s letter “Alternative facts” (MM Sept 2). Thank you for pre-announcing future political promises to...

Book Reviews – Into the Unknown

Wed, 12 May 2021

Into The Unknown: The secret WW1 diary of Kiwi Alick Trafford By Ian Trafford,  Penguin rrp $38 Firstly, it must be said that non-fiction is...

Mahurangi Matters, 2 September 2020 – Readers Letters

Wed, 12 May 2021

Alternative facts It is disappointing to have to respond to inaccurate statements by Colin Smith in his recent Viewpoint column (MM August 19). As a...

Mahurangi Matters, 2 September 2020 – Off the Record

Wed, 12 May 2021

The Oyster Party has erected signs in Kaipara ki Mahurangi promising a fresh approach. Party leader Tom Oyst says other foods have also been gaining...

Mahurangi Matters, 2 September 2020 – You Say Online

Wed, 12 May 2021

We asked our Facebook followers if they are feeling confident with the way COVID-19 is being handled in New Zealand. Here are some of the...

Book Reviews – Being Black ‘n Chicken, & Chips

Wed, 12 May 2021

Being Black ‘N Chicken, & Chipsby Matt Okine In this novel set in Australia in the late 1980s, we follow Mike Amon.  His parents are...