Biotech chief calls for genetic modification in the world of climate change
New Zealand needs to finally accept genetic modification (GM) products in a world of climate change and desperate global food needs, BiotechNZ executive director Dr […]
Month: April 2022
Coastlands sponsors premier MAHARA exhibition gallery
The premier exhibition space in the new MAHARA Gallery will be known as the Coastlands Gallery in recognition of a contribution of $150,000 to the […]
Kapiti gets 7.5% rates hike
Kāpiti Council says throughout their planning for the Annual Plan 2022/23 they have kept the impact of decisions on rates at the forefront. “For 2022/23 […]
Fun and Games at Kapiti Petanque Club
By Marlene Barker With restrictions lifting a little, Touch Kāpiti/Horowhenua visited the Kāpiti Petanque Club recently for an afternoon of fun games, followed by a […]
No, Chris Luxon, public transport will never turn a profit – that’s not the idea
By Dr Timothy F. Welch The National Party leader said public transport ‘can’t be subsidised or underwritten’. But affordable public transport is not a luxury […]
Teen flyer breaks record
By ARNESIA YOUNG As many young girls dream of what they want to become when they grow up, being a pilot is rarely thought to […]
Frailty – a hidden health system driver
By Ian Powell For some years, New Zealand’s public hospitals have been experiencing increasing patient demand for diagnosis and treatment (surgical and non-surgical). Some of […]
Businesses and families make a social impact in their community
By Stuart Ayres – Chief Executive of Jackbord Works The JackBord Educational System was designed by Jack Penman -a teacher- for Year 9 -13 […]
Love Linda in Paekakariki
A one-woman musical and theatrical journey, telling the story of Linda Lee Thomas, the Southern beauty who was the driving force behind legendary songwriter Cole […]
The critical vulnerability in Chrome that needs patching immediately
By cyber security specialist Jan Thornborough There are many vulnerabilities in life, getting your car windscreen or paintwork chipped when trying out the new Transmission […]