Dead fish Recent reports of dead carp (goldfish) in Lake Te Koo Utu, are not surprising, and of the observation that no native fish were found dead – that is because there are no native…
Dead fish Recent reports of dead carp (goldfish) in Lake Te Koo Utu, are not surprising, and of the observation that no native fish were found dead – that is because there are no native…
After five intense rounds of revision, Waipā District Council’s Draft Long Term Plan has taken shape and it’s now $198 million leaner than when we began in May 2024. Despite those significant cuts, I recently…
Fieldays is over for another year. It was good to have such a positive vibe and to get to talk to so many people – all while getting in a lot of steps. Despite the…
A pyroclastic flow made headlines last week after an eruption at the frequently active Mount Etna — a timely reminder of just how dangerous these volcanic phenomena can be. When I discovered, at age 13,…
Last weekend I was involved in a quick return trip to Wellington for family reasons – a very pleasant one to enjoy Grandparents Day at the college of my two remaining school age grandchildren. I…
For over five years I have written this weekly ‘Faith Column’. Prior to that, I maintained my contribution on a monthly basis. I see it as a privilege to have been invited to offer an…
Last Friday was another busy day at Cambridge Police. I was working front line response with a colleague. To give you a snapshot, we started the morning attending a sudden death of an elderly male….
The term ‘fake’ news is now an everyday expression. We’re subjected on a regular basis to tsunami levels of concerted and unprecedented misinformation. Spin and propaganda strategies deployed by governments and despotic entities to promote…
Last week a dramatic storm swept through Hamilton and it left its mark. One unlucky trampoline ended up tangled in powerlines, roofs were damaged, fences flattened, and some experiencing a power cut. This happened around…
We are now just over three months away from the Local Body elections. Voters will be invited to the polls from September 9 to October 11 to elect regional and district councillors and community board…
