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the_4th_estate
  • Joined: Aug 2011
  • commented: 186
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Commented on a story 2:42pm Jun 19th

"A shame to see all that glorious sheet metal in a grimey car park setting...couldn't TECT arena have..."

Under-strength lights and overcast weather combined to cast a gloom over yesterday's hot rod display and swap meet in Tauranga's downtown Spring St carparking building.

Light failure takes shine away

17 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 10:29pm Jun 17th

"wah wah...same old tune same old result. Wheres the game changer? I only just became brave enough to..."

Is Tauranga's downtown a ghost town - or a vibrant heart of the city with potential? What do you think?

Downtown Tauranga: Go town or Ghost town?

17 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 1:31pm Jun 12th

"Its because the TCC is essentially a malfunctioning machine and has been for a very very long time."

It would be mean-spirited to criticise the council for deciding to lift rates by 2 per cent to cover the cost of flood prevention works in the city.

Editorial: Why has it taken council so long?

7 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 9:42am Jun 8th

"perhaps we could sell off the southern pipeline to fund the new library? "

Greerton's hopes for a new library have been dashed in favour of fixing flooding problems.

Greerton library hopes dashed

4 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 5:14pm Jun 4th

"Dream on. Why would any business put its head office here? Thats totally illogical Captain. No offence..."

Finding jobs paying more than $100,000 a year in Tauranga is a case of filling "dead man's boots", says one Bay employment expert.

High paying jobs scarce in the Bay

2 Jun 2013

Commented on a story 10:10am May 31st

"Keep them clear and they will drain....the storm water drains that is...."

An insurance company has received claims that could exceed $1 million for damage caused by last month's floods.

Flood claims could top $1m

29 May 2013

Commented on a story 10:05am May 31st

"what happened to the Japanese car industry in USA that was so bad for them? Last I heard they were top..."

One of New Zealand's most distinguished business leaders has warned exporters to be wary of fraudulent behaviour when doing business in China saying: "Don't ever trust them ... never".

Former Fonterra chair warns over China trading

28 May 2013

Commented on a story 10:02pm May 20th

"R&T could you be referring to our freinds in the blue and white trucks...City dont Care? "

When it rains in Commons Ave it pours - into people's homes. Angry residents in the flood-prone Mount Maunganui street have had enough.

Streets seeks flood solution

20 May 2013

Commented on a story 9:53pm May 20th

"The term 'Smart Growth' like the title 'Traffic Engineer' is a pure nonsense. "

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 6:22pm May 20th

"People of Tauranga rejoice...although your Council can't deliver basic infrastructure it will regally..."

When it rains in Commons Ave it pours - into people's homes. Angry residents in the flood-prone Mount Maunganui street have had enough.

Streets seeks flood solution

20 May 2013

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