Politics

Don’t be selfish with shellfish – sustainability feedback sought

Conservation will be better considered when Kiwis seek to gather kaimoana, new proposals to safeguard the sustainability of shellfish and other marine species in...

Judith Collins’ valedictory speech – that’ll do, Jude, that’ll do

Former National Party leader and defence minister, Judith Collins, has laid down politics to take up the law again. In general, her valedictory speech hints...

Council hits play on Play Streets

While Auckland is yet to introduce pay streets, Play Streets are good to go. Residential roads in Franklin could soon be reclaimed by pedestrians after...

Rates rise vote undemocratic, ARA contends

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown needs to sit down unelected members rather than have them hold sway over rates rises, the Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance suggests. “When...

Poll shows support for legal definition of sex

The lobby organisations Speak Up for Women and Save Women’s Sport Australasia say new polling released today, May 20, shows a clear majority of...

Fuel crisis – Bishop backs buses

  The cavalry could be on the way as transport operators and contractors feel the squeeze due to fuel price rises caused by the war...

AT reforms – right moves made?

Transport reforms are a step closer due to a new Act passing its third reading in parliament. Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown, says the reforms deliver...

Teacher puts hand up for Labour

Pukekohe teacher and Buckland resident Matt Brachi will represent Labour as a candidate for the Port Waikato electorate. Brachi has taught in primary, intermediate, and...

Forest & bird man makes his stand for Green Party

The Green Party has announced Carl Morgan as its Port Waikato candidate in this year’s general election. Morgan is the regional advocacy team manager for...

‘Tree man’ to represent National

Arboriculturist Matthew Paul has been selected by local party members to be National’s candidate in Port Waikato for this year’s general election. On March 3,...