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  • Joined: Jun 2012
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Commented on a story 10:36am Jan 24th

"How can they make such a pledge when even Berl says more work needs to be dine to see if it is wroth..."

Labour's East Coast-based list MP and its former Napier-based list MP have pledged that their party will reopen the Gisborne to Napier rail line if it is voted into government next year.

Labour pledges to reopen rail link

24 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 10:22am Jan 24th

"I guess we are all playing doctor and assuming Zac has an alcohol problem, rather than being incredibly..."

Former Hawke's Bay rugby coach Peter Russell would welcome star player Zac Guildford into his winning team in the north of England.

Guildford can find a new home up north

24 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 4:04pm Jan 23rd

""Actually, his conduct, in terms of behaviour, has always been exemplary in the Magpies environment" ..."

Embattled Hawke's Bay rugby star Zac Guildford could still be turning out for the Magpies despite conduct issues threatening his career with the Canterbury Crusaders.

Zac Guildford wanted by Magpies

23 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 9:16am Jan 22nd

"Sports star are not be role models, at least we should not expect them to be. Zac earns a lot of money..."

Zac Guildford may need a break from rugby for a number of years but should not be cut adrift, people closely involved with rehabilitating other athletes say.

Zac Guildford needs support, says expert

22 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 12:02pm Jan 18th

"Al: Why do you think KR want to close the line? Maybe those in positions of influence have monetary..."

An independent review has found flaws in KiwiRail's decision to close the Gisborne to Napier line and suggests the tonnage needed to keep the route viable can be achieved with new commitments from regional businesses now coming forward.

Rail report says Napier-Gisborne line viable

15 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 1:15pm Jan 17th

""If the Hawke's Bay-Gisborne region wants the link re-opened, the people need to fight for it."... and..."

Public pressure is a powerful force that can sometimes overturn even the most steadfast position.

Editorial: Time to fight for our rail

16 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 10:36am Jan 16th

"Why doesn't the Gisborne District Council undertake to reimburse any shortfall from the operation and..."

Political pressure is mounting on the Government to consider re-opening the Gisborne to Napier rail line following the independent review criticising KiwiRail's closure of the network last year.

Pressure to open Napier-Gisborne rail line

16 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 8:35am Jan 16th

"Why doesn't the Gisborne District Council undertake to reimburse any shortfall from the operation and..."

An independent review has found flaws in KiwiRail's decision to close the Gisborne to Napier line and suggests the tonnage needed to keep the route viable can be achieved with new commitments from regional businesses now coming forward.

Rail report says Napier-Gisborne line viable

15 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 9:06am Jan 14th

"This discussion seems to have brought out the worst in the commenters. Casey is a nice looking young..."

One Miss Waimarama hopeful wants to show that you don't have to be a stereotypical beach babe to strut the catwalk with confidence.

Beauty is more than skin deep

11 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 2:27pm Jan 11th

"Why is it okay to judge Mel_M based solely on her opinion on women with tats, but not okay for Mel_M to..."

One Miss Waimarama hopeful wants to show that you don't have to be a stereotypical beach babe to strut the catwalk with confidence.

Beauty is more than skin deep

11 Jan 2013

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