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  • Joined: Mar 2012
  • commented: 174
  • liked: 3
  • voted: 28

Commented on a story 5:38pm May 24th

"of course the higher up council workers should not get pay rises while all they do is create debt and..."

Tauranga City Council chief executive Garry Poole said staff, who were paid "no less than the minimum wage", were fairly remunerated.

Living wage move shunned (+poll)

24 May 2013

Commented on a story 3:22pm May 22nd

"the car-parks are always fairly empty so wouldn't it be easier to do a deal between the council and the..."

Central city parking is in the spotlight with the city set to spend hundreds of thousands on the problem. Sonya Bateson takes a look at the issue.

Shake up ahead for CBD parking

22 May 2013

Commented on a story 3:21pm May 22nd

"GPs have a fair amount to answer for in that they should be sending people for tests properly not just..."

Running a hospital is a challenging and complex business.

Editorial: Robust systems can fail

22 May 2013

Liked a story 1:08pm May 22nd

The All Blacks have been out and about making the most of Mount Maunganui's attractions in their down time - and loving it.

All Blacks have blast at Mount

22 May 2013

Commented on a story 7:15am May 22nd

"I don't know if her example is that great as she is now having her ovaries taken out as well, there are..."

It took a Hollywood superstar to shove into the global spotlight something that is a life-threatening reality for many New Zealand women.

Editorial: Jolie puts killer in spotlight

21 May 2013

Voted in a poll 8:31pm May 21st

What do you think of the region’s new tagline: Plenty for Everyone?

Voted in a poll 5:16pm May 20th

Are there too many bottle stores in Tauranga?

Commented on a story 5:03pm May 17th

"you know what really scares me RJ?? When I start agreeing with you"

A group of Papamoa residents, fed up with what they see as council procrastination on tsunami issues, has called for a freeze on the development of greenfield subdivisions in Papamoa East until roading issues are solved.

Urgent tsunami action demanded

15 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 9:16am May 16th

"spend your money have some fun half-cocked emergency management based on fear is silly if your all..."

A group of Papamoa residents, fed up with what they see as council procrastination on tsunami issues, has called for a freeze on the development of greenfield subdivisions in Papamoa East until roading issues are solved.

Urgent tsunami action demanded

15 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 2:21pm May 15th

"I agree feed all kids at school I don't like separating or distinguishing lets feed them all Parents..."

The issue of children going hungry, and providing a solution, is complex.

Editorial: Hungry kids our shame

15 May 2013

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