Last week Sir William Birch passed away. He was a Member of Parliament for 27 years. An influential Minister in National Governments, his portfolios included Energy and National Development under Prime Minister Muldoon, and Finance…
Last week Sir William Birch passed away. He was a Member of Parliament for 27 years. An influential Minister in National Governments, his portfolios included Energy and National Development under Prime Minister Muldoon, and Finance…
These two subjects are totally unrelated as far as I’m aware, but they do have one thing in common that causes me concern. That commonality is that we should stop doing both of them, and…
While it is great to see councils around the Waikato sharing their views with the public on local government reform, one important opportunity hasn’t been aired. Read more
The release of the Environment Court decisions on Plan Change 1 has left many farmers and rural communities wondering what comes next. Read more
Ruapehu perspective A statement from the Mayor on the Ruapehu District Council website says: Council has a responsibility to carefully consider the opportunities, challenges, costs, and benefits of any option. Community feedback is an important…
King Country police have managed a broad mix of incidents over the past week, with family harm matters continuing to feature prominently across the district. Staff balanced these callouts with a strong focus on road…
“I wish to notify those persons who are scandalising my name, that unless they immediately discontinue same, I shall take legal proceedings,” Mrs Henry of Piopio’s Post Office Boarding House announced cryptically in the local…
I don’t mind paying tax, but don’t tell my accountant that, as I always protest that I pay too much. It’s an opinion she has no time for. She thinks white headed old coots have…
King Country police have continued to manage a steady flow of incidents this past week, with staff responding to matters ranging from critical events to ongoing investigations. Early in the week, police went to an…
I have read of a doctor being arrested at Wellington airport recently. Apparently, his student loan arrears were over $150,000 and according to reports, the government wants the money back. Who would have thought ?….
