Hikoi causes delays
Numbers on the "Aotearoa is not for sale" hikoi swelled to as many as 200 and caused traffic delays between Moerewa and Kawakawa yesterday. The hikoi, which opposes state asset sales and started at Cape Reinga on Tuesday, stopped outside the Affco freezing works in Moerewa, where speakers called for an end to the eight-week-long lockout, then continued on State Highway 1 to Kawakawa. A core group of about 20 were due to spend the night at Otangarei Marae in Whangarei. They plan to march in Auckland on Saturday and hope to reach Wellington on May 3.
Correction
A story on P2 of Tuesday's Advocate referring to the Far North District Council's "daft" Long Term Plan was the result of a simple typo, not a Freudian slip or a deliberate slight. It should of course have said "draft". The reporter apologises for the error and promises to type more carefully in future.
Calling clay shooters
Whatititiri Clay Target Club is having a 50-target sporting clay shoot at McBeth Rd, Poriti on Sunday. The shoot starts at 9am and costs $45. All shooters welcome, but must have a valid gun licence.