Opinions

Mahurangi Matters, 13 April 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Centre support Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but when given, should be correct and mindful of others who represent the best interests of our...

Youth Voice – Pushing back against the Manosphere

Wed, 8 Apr 2026

Social media can be awesome. Hilarious pet videos fill our screens while people share their talents, interests, and daily activities all through the freedom of...

Our Opinion – Looking local in a tightening economy

Tue, 7 Apr 2026

Like many others,  the team at Local Matters has been looking at how we can best support each other, and the businesses we work with...

Viewpoint – Working together for our coastline

Tue, 7 Apr 2026

One of the most powerful things we can do as a community is work together to achieve the outcomes we all want to see. A...

Viewpoint – Advocating for oyster farmers

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

New Zealand First is a strong advocate for the aquaculture industry. It provides economic growth, local jobs and amazing seafood, and it has been a...

Mahurangi Matters, 30 March 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Blessing in disguise? The oil crisis and Gulf War we are experiencing can be a blessing in disguise, if we take off our blinkers and...

Fishing – Tastiest fish in the ocean?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Over the years I have regularly been asked, ‘What is your preferred table fish?’ and I don’t have to stop and think – john dory!...

Viewpoint – KiwiSaver shakeup

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Farmers and other rural workers will be pleased to hear that the Government is removing barriers that have stopped many of them from using their...

Viewpoint – Delivering value to ratepayers

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

As deputy chair of Auckland Council’s Value for Money Committee, I’m pleased to share an update on what our team has achieved so far in...

Viewpoint – Canvassing feedback

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

The rainy and wet conditions that have plagued our summer did have an upside with a better grass growing season resulting in a greater hay...

Mahurangi Matters, 16 March 2026 – Readers Letters

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

Embracing democracy “You can crucify freedom, but the human soul knows no shackles.” These words, addressed to the soviet socialist elite, accurately describe the absence...

We Say – Sold a lemon

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

The news that One Mahurangi is seeking ratepayer dollars to prop up the Warkworth Information Centre should come as no surprise to anyone who has...