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Kevin Page: Time to downsize ... or maybe not
Of late, Mrs P and I have been talking more about our future and more particularly "downsizing", writes Kevin Page.

Gwyn Morgan: Stopping the fowling of lakes
The numbers of Canada geese and black swans are increasing and Federated Farmers is concerned about the impact they are having on our lakes and waterways.

Editorial: Challenge to school principles
It doesn't really matter whether or not you agree that Lucan Battison should be allowed to wear his hair however he likes at school. In the end, it's not really about hair.

Kevin Page: What did Nan give me? Shredded ears
When I was a mere slip of a lad my Nan made me a jumper, it was pale blue and had reindeer carefully knitted across the front.

Editorial: Reggae festival should stay put
Our front page yesterday featured a bit of a double-whammy, writes Kim Gillespie.

Street View: Lightning bolt sculpture
We asked people in Ngongotaha whether the village would be a good site for the lightning bolt structure.

Editorial: What next for lightning bolt?
A Rotorua icon from the 1990s has returned like a bolt from the blue.

Kevin Page: Hummus provides food for thought
As a columnist in this venerable newspaper, I am charged with writing something entertaining for you each week.