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John Watson
Viewpoint – Pitching for better performance
It was only a few months ago an under-strength Indian cricket team shocked the cricketing world by humbling the super confident Australians. Fast forward to...
Viewpoint – Cricketing inspiration
I hope everyone has had a good break over the holiday period. Our experience over the summer months is in marked contrast with what has...
Viewpoint – Chickens home to roost
Firstly, I sincerely hope people have managed to come through the lockdown relatively unscathed. Unfortunately that’s not the case for everyone in our community. While...
Viewpoint – Connections growing
I hope everyone’s had the chance to have a good break over the summer. People lead increasingly hectic lives these days so time out is...
Viewpoint – Community input sought
First up – a big thank you for all the support I received from the Hibiscus Coast in the recent election. It’s a great privilege...
Viewpoint – Community spirit
Earlier this year local school students were asked to give their views on life on the Hibiscus Coast. Some of them said they would like...
Viewpoint – CCOs out of control
In sport you occasionally hear of some poor coach whose job is under threat because he or she “…has lost control of the dressing room”....
Viewpoint – Consultation ‘hot air’
I hope everyone’s had a good summer notwithstanding the occasional wild weather that’s buffeted Auckland. Within council there have been some strong winds building up...
Viewpoint – Coast boom times
As the tsunami of growth continues across the Hibiscus Coast and wider Auckland, the sheer scale of this development is becoming increasingly apparent on the...
Viewpoint – Corrupt culture ran deep
I hope people have been enjoying the summer. No matter where you go in the world you’d be hard pressed to beat the stunning environment...