Craig Jepson

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Viewpoint – Honouring Gordon Coates

This year marks a momentous chapter for Kaipara and the wider Northland region when four significant events converge. Firstly, the centenary celebration of Gordon Coates...

Viewpoint – Priceless volunteers

We have many volunteers in our community. In fact, in all truth, our communities would not function without our often unsung heroes who volunteer their...

Viewpoint – Year of realisation

The 47th President of the United States has been sworn in and the Trump effect is being felt. Trump’s re-election is a remarkable thing. Remarkable...

Viewpoint – Condescending to Māori

In 2020/21 I helped organise a petition to challenge council’s decision to establish a Māori ward. It received tremendous support and we easily passed the...

Viewpoint – Positive signs

Greetings and happy New Year to you all. What a joy it has been to see a constant stream of residents and summer visitors making...

Open debate and the contestable forums

I recently viewed the documentary movie River of Freedom. It is a powerful presentation of the lead-up and the days of the Wellington demonstration. I...

Viewpoint – Exploring waste options

Northland Regional Council, and Kaipara, Whangarei and Far North District Councils have committed to investigate the feasibility of introducing waste to energy (WtE) for dealing...

Viewpoint – Ideology at your peril

“We don’t talk anymore” was a huge hit for Cliff Richard in 1979. When it played on the radio the other day, I wondered if...