
Month: March 2011


Supporting the earthquake recovery
More than two weeks on from the devastating earthquake our hearts and thoughts remain with the people of Christchurch. After ten days of searching for […]



Wake up call is a call to arms Kāpiti Coasters
Dear Editor Mayor Jenny Rowan’s article entitled “Wake up call for Kāpiti” 2nd March (Kāpiti News) is indeed timely. Should a catastrophic event such as […]


Load limit on Otaihanga footbridge
An inspection of the Otaihanga footbridge by Council staff has found a change in the level of the deck.Civil engineers have recommended Council place a […]

Dangerous Australian imposters are causing problems at Waikanae Estuary.
Dangerous Australian imposters are causing problems at Waikanae Estuary. Posing as New Zealand natives, a bunch of Tasmanian troublemakers are squeezing out the locals, forcing […]


Desperation, arrogance, or just plain anti-democratic?
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board chairman Kevin Atkinson believes the DHB, not the community, should advise local councils on the matter of public fluoridation, suggesting […]