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Colin Smith
Viewpoint – Council gone mad
I have been around council politics most of my life and it’s my opinion that Auckland Council, started by John Key and Rodney Hide, has...
Viewpoint – A better deal for rural Rodney
It’s time to think about who you are going to elect to the local board. The Local Government Commission carried out a review on the...
Viewpoint – Representation changes
It’s time to think about who you are going to elect on to the local board. The Local Government Commission carried out a review on...
Viewpoint – Time to change the framework
In the year 2025, the ratepayers are still alive after being strong-armed into a council that was to be the model for all the other...
Viewpoint – Method or madness?
After many years advocating for better outcomes in roading and drainage for the Wellsford subdivision, including the last eight years elected to bring these issues...
Viewpoint – On the Island of Salamasond
Over 50 years, I have been involved with the Rodney County Council, the Rodney District Council and, finally, the Auckland Supercity. During the tenure of...
Viewpoint – Time is running out
The local board has nine focused and passionate board members who are prepared to listen to the people. They are committed to their communities and...
Viewpoint – Prevention is better than the cure
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Wellsford people for the effort that they have undertaken to help each other and tourists...
Viewpoint – The rural divide
Cleisthenes, an ancient Athenian philosopher, invented the term “democracy” in the 5th century, moving from an aristocratic system (ruling by the elite) to ruling by...
Viewpoint – Add it to the list
“Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise,” said Michael Jordan, six times MVP National Basketball Association, 14 times NBA...
