We need to be heard
The National Foundation for the Deaf wants to give people who are hearing impaired and deaf the opportunity to be heard by their Members of […]
Month: July 2010
Call for District Court in Kāpiti
Ōtaki Labour list MP Darren Hughes says good progress has been made in putting together a community case to press the Government for a satellite […]
Building for Mitre 10 Mega store gets go ahead for airport site
The building planned for Mitre 10 Mega at Paraparaumu Airport today got resource and building consent to proceed.“The consents have been issued without notification but […]
When Retirees Run out of Money
One of the biggest financial risks faced by retirees is that they will run out of money before they run out of time. A pension […]
Road Spin 2
Editor I think we have recently found out from muted newspaper reports just what this road development spurt is all about. Quite simply the decision […]
HK Badminton team wins again
The Horowhenua/Kāpiti 1 badminton team chalked up another victory in the third round of the North Island Division 4 competition played last Saturday.The team travelled […]
Hitchhikers guide to Growth
Editor Ford Prefect in “Everyone’s Guide to the Galaxy”, believed the answer to life’s eternal question was 42.I have come to a more earthly conclusion: […]
Roading delays announced
Dear Editor NZTA have today published a press release stating that completion of the Wellington Northern Corridor delayed until at least 2021.The Wellington Northern Corridor […]
Dunne ignores request
Dear Editor The Ministry of Health’s tender document for fluoridation promotion, using taxpayer money, unnecessarily, suggests that the ministry has lost it’s competence.In a letter […]
Kāpiti bands steal the show
Ōtaki reggae band Te Paamu has taken first spot at the Wellington regional Smokefreerockquest, with the musicians now setting their sights on the national title […]