Opinions

Hibiscus Matters letters – August 5, 2020

Wed, 5 Aug 2020

Book bias alleged Jo de Joux, Yes for Compassion, Wellington (abridged) I am contacting you from [lobby group] Yes for Compassion. On 14 July, Hibiscus...

Fishing – Mixed blessings

Wed, 5 Aug 2020

This last month the weather has definitely not played fair. Feedback has been scarce as there have been very few days where the wind has not...

Viewpoint – Stick to essentials

Mon, 3 Aug 2020

Great to meet with the NX2 Northern Express Group at Puhoi last week, getting updated on this tremendous roading project, world leading roadway design technology...

Viewpoint – Wanted: Our GST

Mon, 13 Jul 2020

We’re acutely aware of how much property rates we pay as we get a regular bill. One positive thing about this is we’re focused on...

Viewpoint – Cheating on Wellsford

Sat, 4 Jul 2020

Ten years into the Supercity and not a hell of a lot to show for it. The Wellsford subdivision is the largest rural subdivision in...

Hibiscus Matters letters – July 1, 2020

Wed, 1 Jul 2020

Apartments too high Paul Evans, Orewa. I refer to the item in June 17 edition (Apartments proposed for Orewa, p6). The story is a reminder...

Fishing – Snapper in the shallows

Mon, 29 Jun 2020

Boat anglers who have gone out fishing in the last few weeks since we have moved out of Alert Level 2 and 3, have given...

Viewpoint – Planning ahead

Mon, 29 Jun 2020

These are interesting times. The draft Rodney Local Board Plan, which sets the direction of the Board for the next three years, is open for consultation...

Fishing – Thinking outside the boat

Tue, 2 Jun 2020

I am sure for all of you boat owners it was tortuous under Levels 4 and 3 to look at the boat and not be able to...

Viewpoint – Countering Covid

Tue, 2 Jun 2020

It is now over seven weeks since New Zealand entered lockdown and I am proud to say that together our efforts have resulted in very...

It’s good to be back

Mon, 18 May 2020

It is with a sense of great relief that we bring you this first post-Covid 19 lockdown issue of Mahurangi Matters. Relief that the PM’s...

Viewpoint – Time to slash costs

Mon, 18 May 2020

Mayor Goff will be asking the public to support either a 2.5 or a 3.5 per cent rate increase. Four councillors, including myself, wanted a...