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GreertonCynic

GreertonCynic
  • Joined: Sep 2011
  • commented: 51
  • voted: 3

Commented on a story 5:55pm May 18th

"Saint? No capitalists have been cannonised."

Tauranga developer Bob Clarkson is "absolutely rapt" at new housing measures allowing the Government to take over resource consents from local councils.

Fast track homes delight Clarkson

17 May 2013

Commented on a story 4:43pm May 17th

"Laws should change to suit the times, not whatever deal is going to make the mates of the powers that..."

As debate rages over whether the Government should have struck a deal with SkyCity in Auckland over building a new international convention centre, closer to home we revealed how much we are spending locally on pokie machines.

Editorial: Is deal worth cost?

16 May 2013

Commented on a story 9:56pm May 15th

"Products and SERVICE. Should be the mantra of every business. If you do both properly, profits will..."

The demand for top-end solid-wood furniture never totally dries up, even in a recession, Mount Maunganui furniture maker Richard Parkinson says.

Furniture firm rides out storm

15 May 2013

Commented on a story 9:08pm May 7th

"Man, I didn't think I'd agree with you on anything, but: "me, me, me personalities". You've got it..."

Luke warm cabbage, lumpy mash in gravy, and pale pink blancmange was the dish of the day when I went to school.

Editorial: Free meal bill worth the money

7 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:52pm May 7th

"Tax is NOT stealing, mate."

Luke warm cabbage, lumpy mash in gravy, and pale pink blancmange was the dish of the day when I went to school.

Editorial: Free meal bill worth the money

7 May 2013

Commented on a story 6:07pm May 6th

"Use concrete. Wire rope is lethal to motorcyclists."

A crash blackspot is set to become safer for road users, with the NZ Transport Agency beginning work to improve road safety along SH2 from Waihi Rd to Bethlehem.

Work along SH2 from Waihi Rd to Bethlehem starts next week

6 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:51pm May 3rd

"Ignoring the rest of your comment: "We only have 4.2 million people and some 66,400,000 acres of land"..."

Bay parents and principals are encouraging debate about an in-school programme to feed hungry children but say the initiative will not eliminate child poverty.

Backing for Food in Schools

3 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:40pm May 3rd

""how can it be fixed"? Education. Some of us are more susceptible to it than others."

Bay parents and principals are encouraging debate about an in-school programme to feed hungry children but say the initiative will not eliminate child poverty.

Backing for Food in Schools

3 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:30pm May 3rd

"" A little humility goes a long way." Best comment yet. Even Murry makes sense. And Graham, majority..."

Bay parents and principals are encouraging debate about an in-school programme to feed hungry children but say the initiative will not eliminate child poverty.

Backing for Food in Schools

3 May 2013

Commented on a story 7:18pm May 2nd

"Good on ya "Left Hook", for interrupting your busy schedule. The issue shouldn't have happened in the..."

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has made amends with a young Tauranga fan by taking him on a helicopter flight and organising a drive with a motor racing legend.

Day out with Phil Rudd a blast for AC/DC fans

1 May 2013

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