Month: April 2018

  • Lessons from the recent storm

    Lessons from the recent storm

    The past week has been a difficult time for the West. A significant storm event has caused consternation to the west’s supply of power and major disruption to the day to day lives of westies. Now that things are settling down it is time to review what happened and what needs to be done to…

  • Auckland Council to reconsider Kauri dieback and the closure of the Waitakere Ranges

    Auckland Council to reconsider Kauri dieback and the closure of the Waitakere Ranges

    This issue has been a bit of a roller coaster for Auckland Council and for the local board over the past few months. A few months ago Te Kawerau A Maki declared a Rāhui over the Waitakere Ranges.  I have every respect for their rationale and for their deep abiding interest in the ongoing health…