How many people who use a food bank really need to do so and does anyone in Government actually investigate those who use it? Are we really like Africa with starvation... Read More

Cycling groups are a carping lot. They demand infrastructure, cycle ways. Fair enough. And they demand respect, from motorists. That'll never happen - not until... Read More

Guy Fawkes Night has been and gone, leaving a ‘trail' of burned property, burned skin and deficits in household budgets. Why do we do it? Why do we perpetuate... Read More

We do not live in a multi-cultural society. We do not live in a bi-cultural society. New Zealand is a mono-cultural society. Broadly speaking, culture is the way... Read More

The divvying up of TCC council salary fund and allocation of the committee chairs and deputy jobs is something to behold - nothing wrong with the existing payment... Read More

Traditionally, the night is for restful, rejuvenating sleep, but in this artificial light, wireless stimulation, Wifi connected society that joins the internet games,... Read More

As a recently returned citizen of Tauranga, and with no evidence of having been consulted as a ratepayer as to what we would like covered by our council rates, and... Read More

It is heartening to see at last we have a councillor who can clearly express a straight-forward and carefully thought out strategy as Andrew Hollis has put forward. His... Read More

On October 24 there was a farming symposium in Te Puke to discuss the new regulations set to ensure our environment is better looked after for future generations. That... Read More

May I please say a BIG BIG thank you to the health services following my admission to hospital recently where I was admitted to Tauranga Hospital for three days... Read More

A call has been made for the land wars, that awful blot on our history, to be taught in schools, but what has been done for atonement should be told also. Included... Read More

It is a lovely sunny morning and I am nearly home following my early morning walk. A little girl on her bicycle comes towards me riding on the footpath. As she approaches... Read More