Steve Smith
Northern Advocate columnist.
Steve Smith is NorthChamber's chief executive.
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On your marks, get set, go!
What will it look like and what do you need to get the engine running once again?
Time to bring back commonsense
Stupid, ignorant people will always be out there, says NorthChamber chief executive.
Comment: How do we unleash the full potential of Northland?
The region's potential has been crushed by mainly outside forces, says NorthChamber chief.
Comment: Think about the vitality of our community before you vote
Why do so many people from all over the globe want to make Northland their home?
Opinion: Age of urban art, culture, augmented reality gains ground
The bulk of this art form and technology is already here. Do you want to learn more?
Community needs something to dance about
Call to 'bend the rules a little' to support business success and community fun in the CBD
Fuel pricing transparency needed
We are not talking about the price of a packet of chips here, this is a vital commodity.