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A guide to Hawke's Bay

ashajade

ashajade
  • Joined: Nov 2012
  • commented: 58
  • voted: 1

Commented on a story 12:19pm Jun 18th

"Terrible news. Perhaps consider rebuilding in adobe bricks or cob, it would avoid any chance of a fire..."

The hub of a small Northland community and its sole source of groceries has been destroyed in a ferocious blaze.

Locals grieve the loss of Opononi store

18 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 11:37am Jun 3rd

"I don't believe it's too late YoungHau. To my knowledge we don't grow any commercial GE crops (small..."

The Regional Policy Statement is the over-arching document for the next 10 years and its function "the sustainable management of natural and physical resources"

Editorial: Decision on GE safeguards bizarre

24 May 2013

Commented on a story 12:27pm May 26th

"Certainly looks like Ian Walker is pushing an agenda. Out with GE and Monsanto! Evil, vile corporation..."

The Regional Policy Statement is the over-arching document for the next 10 years and its function "the sustainable management of natural and physical resources"

Editorial: Decision on GE safeguards bizarre

24 May 2013

Commented on a story 10:58am May 22nd

"So, what are the negative impacts of mining? Has mining ever had a positive impact on the environment?..."

As a concerned Northlander, I am confused as to the current status of mining, drilling and other forms of exploration/exploitation of minerals and oil or gas in our region.

Guest editorial: Mining, so what are the benefits?

14 May 2013

Commented on a story 2:16pm May 7th

"Who's kids are they? What are the parents doing? Shame..."

Kawakawa residents say they've had enough of youths dragging their town down by burgling businesses and abusing tourists.

Backlash against town's crime

7 May 2013

Commented on a story 1:21pm May 5th

"Execution, that's a joke... Though wouldn't it be nice if someone with the means got out there and..."

Three English tourists spent weeks having a great time touring New Zealand, but less than 24 hours after arriving in Whangarei their vehicle was broken into and thousands of dollars worth of goods and personal items - including their passports - were stolen.

Sad end to tourists' holiday

2 May 2013

Commented on a story 11:57am Apr 21st

"To be honest I think it's time to re-think 'the lawn' altogether. It's chemical laden, water guzzling..."

With one of the driest summers on record you could be forgiven for forgetting about your lawn, but with rains predicted for this month, now is the time to start thinking about preparing your patch for a new lawn.

Gardening: It's time to give lawns attention

21 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 1:57pm Mar 30th

"Agreed. Love to see more officers on horseback. "

The police area commander for Whangarei-Kaipara is bringing law enforcement back to the future by reintroducing law officers on horseback in Northland.

Horses seen as useful police helpers

30 Mar 2013

Commented on a story 12:52pm Feb 28th

"Good point Paul...that's got to be almost all of Northland. There are alternative ways to becoming..."

Northland dairy farmers need 30mm of rain followed by another good soaking to get any growth, and even then, it could take weeks for pasture to recover.

Aid for farmers needed to break drought

28 Feb 2013

Commented on a story 3:36pm Feb 14th

"I think this is seriously overstepping the line... 100% revenue gathering exercise that has little to..."

Voting was divided when the Whangarei District Council district living committee voted to authorise parking wardens to issue tickets to vehicles lacking up-to-date warrant of fitness or registration stickers.

Wardens to ticket cars minus WOF

14 Feb 2013

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