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John Parnell

John Parnell
  • Joined: Nov 2011
  • commented: 21

Commented on a story 11:07am Jan 4th

"Simple solution...when said perpetrator is apprehended give them a taste of similar treatment...that's..."

It beggars belief to think someone would consider it okay to lock an animal up inside a stifling vehicle for any length of time.

Heat a killer of pets

28 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 3:55pm Dec 31st

"Great Editorial once again Ross along with some fair comments. Let's come right to the crunch...we're..."

THINGS are never quite as black and white as we would like.

Who pays to keep beaches patrolled

31 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 12:58pm Dec 5th

"Absolutely fantastic editorial James, well said with maturity beyond your years! Don't be embarrassed..."

As the waves made by the Labour Party conference two weeks ago start to settle, it is becoming clear that beneath the surface is a dangerous prospect.

Shearer's low cost housing idea is just a dream

2 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 12:55pm Dec 5th

"agreed Roddy01, but lest we not forget Richard Prebble (Labour) who closed down the Eastown Railway..."

There are only a handful of places where the population is increasing, and Wanganui is not one of them. How can we stop the decline, or transform it to growth?

Lack of jobs drive young out of town

2 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 11:35am Dec 3rd

"I really enjoyed Q&A (TV1) yesterday morning (9am every Sunday). Why did I particularly enjoy..."

There are only a handful of places where the population is increasing, and Wanganui is not one of them. How can we stop the decline, or transform it to growth?

Lack of jobs drive young out of town

2 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 6:15pm Nov 28th

"We can blame a Mr. J. C. R. Licklider (USA), who pioneered this phenomenon we call the Internet when..."

There is a downside to the world of instant messaging and quite aside from some of the inane material online, there is a dangerous component to some posts.

Think before you type

28 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 10:22am Nov 28th

"It's called "respect" Ross, or rather a lack thereof! We are reminded daily of the horrors of war in..."

What a sad state of affairs it is to hear of our ambulance staff coming under attack while on the job.

Threat to our safety

27 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 7:06pm Nov 26th

"I guess what comes to mind is Kim . Com or is it Kim Dot Com? What do Mr. & Mrs Com call their..."

What's in a name, really?

Putting a face to the name

24 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 11:45am Nov 21st

"Smiling a bit more might add another string to his bow? When he is caught for something to say his..."

Fresh from a conference that should have cemented his place as a likely contender as New Zealand's next prime minister, David Shearer suffered the misfortune of lurching into a crisis as his leadership was undermined by one of his own.

Shearer needs to lead

21 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 1:27pm Nov 20th

"Good on you James Penn! Imagine your teachers only turning up 30% of the time, I'm sure the board of..."

As constituents who elected councillors, Wanganui has every right to demand both positive action in the community and attendance at meetings

No-show councillors letting the public down

20 Nov 2012

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