LG Act Amendment – Privatisation by stealth?
The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill – is it privatisation by stealth? Despite more than fifty clauses in the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment […]
Regional News
Foreshore and Seabed Act repealled
Yesterday’s announcement that the Government will repeal the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 was a significant win for the thousands of people who joined the […]
Addressing policy failures for Maori
For twenty five years policy approaches to reduce Maori offending have failed. In the penal industry ranks, Maori are over-represented at every step of the […]
Whanau Ora Report released
I was delighted to recently release the Whanau Ora Report of the Taskforce on Whanau-Centred Initiatives at an event at Te Puni Kokiri in Wellington.
Second vehicle seized as Piper homicide inquiry widens
Kāpiti Police have seized a red to maroon coloured 1993 Nissan Bluebird car as one of interest to the investigation into the death of Raymond […]
Kāpiti Police have seized a red to maroon coloured 1993 Nissan Bluebird car as one of interest to the investigation into the death of Raymond ‘Son’ Piper.
Kāpiti Police have seized a red to maroon coloured 1993 Nissan Bluebird car as one of interest to the investigation into the death of Raymond […]
Fluoride status quo remains
Fluroride debaters have been swimming in shark infested waters and no lifelines have been thrown after Council remained deadlocked on the issue. In a five […]
Winter planting time
While winter may be a time for some of us to hibernate, for local environmental groups it’s one of the busiest times of the year […]
Top Up or Miss Out
The end of June is an important date for KiwiSaver members. The financial year for KiwiSaver runs from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 […]