![Editorial: Te Matatini great for the Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Editorial: Te Matatini great for the Bay
There is a lovely buzz about Hawke's Bay these days and it suddenly seems as if our social calendar has become nice and full. The
There is a lovely buzz about Hawke's Bay these days and it suddenly seems as if our social calendar has become nice and full. The
Last week I received an early copy of the 19-page executive summary together with the full 75-page business case for Napier's biggest
Yes, for those intrigued (or concerned or unconcerned or whatever) about my admittance of regular forgetfulness which I touched upon
So, is the rain gauge half empty or half full? 'Tis hard to know which school to subscribe to given the ghastly timing of precipitation
Sent questions to Andrew about the use of "lie" and "perfing" at 1.50pm Politicians know that reading letters or texts to the editor
I'm starting to get weary of water woes. Sometimes I run the kitchen tap and find myself looking closely at the flow into the sink. It's
Recently (over the new year break) in the course of a conversation with a close friend I was asked; 'now that you're looking at semi-retirement
I am a sheep and beef farmer and was on the farm on Monday the 13th just gone. When Jamie Mackay of The Country radio show rang
As a habitual reader of "Letters to the Editor" columns I this week spotted one of the best I've seen this year in Hawke's Bay Today. Napier
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending two key functions that launch the Art Deco Festival. Early in the morning an invited group
Likely Tukituki National Party candidate Lawrence Yule is one of those interesting characters who doesn't wholly appear to fit with
Mother Nature sure has been fired up this week. It started in our own backyard. Flames licking at million dollar homes along the
Thanks to our world class land-based industries Hawke's Bay is a prosperous place. Why will it not remain so? But those industries
It's time to dust off the parasol and start preparing the picnic basket. While you're at it, you better polish up the brogues because
At a time when we should be leading on the home front, it is unacceptable that Hastings and Tukituki are being left behind. Increasing
There was a feeling of unease in the newsroom on Monday morning as sirens starting screaming and the wind whipped around the building. We
The Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water has completed its hearings phase and is about to receive submissions on
My father once gave me some great advice but I've forgotten what it was. I had a good idea the other day but can't remember what
I reckon $1600 per week would enable you to buy a pretty flash house in the Bay - probably somewhere with rural charm and a great
There was a valuable political lesson for the Labour Party this week, writes Mike Williams.
Last week I had an impromptu visit to the Flaxmere Community Centre, and it was great to see the fantastic range of staff and work
Hawke's Bay has had continuous issues with water. The ones that are of most concern include the continued extraction of water via
The city of Napier has some great buildings and fine sporting facilities along with excellent cycle trails and a Marine Parade which
Let's dispel the biggest myth about the Ruataniwha dam scheme and hopefully stop the constant whining and carping once and for all:
Finding a park at Hawke's Bay Hospital is like winning the lottery some days. It's not much fun driving round and round in circles
Last week Prime Minister Bill English and I announced a $503 million initiative called Safer Communities that will increase police
Christmas is a joyous time because it brings home far-flung family. So it's a bonus joy when something brings them all home again
An overseas adventure is a rite of passage for many young people. School is out and it's time to find your way in the world. What
I'm not surprised about the recent increase in crime statistics. In fact, the increase was entirely predictable and easy to explain. All
This Saturday morning I will be nicotine free for the first time in many years, thanks to the vaping "trend" and having a 2018 goal