Well, your correspondent Te Ururoa Flavell after attending a Maori Party Policy wananga has joyously confirmed the rangatahi eloquence in explaining the progress... Read More

I understand the Local Government Act 2002 has been amended, and that council should: • Report details of the financial performance and position of the council... Read More

TCC Draft Annual Plan 'Walk Ways” - June 13 I received a letter from a Council person informing me the above had approved $200,000 to construct pedestrian... Read More

What Mr Izett and I really disagree on is 'The Use of Force” and Property Rights. Mr Izett has a severe case of envy and despite having had the same opportunity... Read More

Julia Graham's rambling diatribe (letters 29/7) in reaction to my letter about the PCE 1080 report (22/7), and NZ Govt contempt for citizens and the environment... Read More

Dean Maisey's letter in last week's column showed his ignorance on the topic of 1080 and his use of the words 'wild food sources” shows exactly why. Many hunters... Read More

I am somewhat of a scientist and rationalist, and after seeing and hearing remarks of the rebuilding of the Christchurch CBD, I had to share a few remarks.The liquefactions... Read More

After much thought I feel it necessary to make some comments publicly in regards to the tragic death of Alan Kappley while riding his scooter about two weeks ago.... Read More

I don't suppose that I am the only person who says a silent thank you to Winston Peters, each time I drive over what I consider to be Winston's Bridge.The bridge... Read More

Last Friday 22 July marked the tenth anniversary of tolls stopping on the old Tauranga Harbour Bridge. I remain proud of the unrelenting efforts of all the members... Read More

With reference to the subject of the extensive use of toxic sprays, I think one of the real blots on the reputation of NZ as having a 'clean, green image”... Read More

It seems Creative Tauranga are now saying that the Hairy McClary trail is going to cost around $1 million after TCC have agreed to provide the land for the 12 bronze... Read More