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A death in Glen Eden
This week the place in Glen Eden where a young Samoan man died was blessed in a simple ceremony where the man’s family remarkably talked about forgiveness.
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A few random comments on the 2022 election result
Firstly can I thank the good people of Waitakere for re-electing me to the Local Board. This is a job that I enjoy immensely. It is really great trying to improve our part of paradise one decision at a time. Secondly turnout was appalling. It was bad last time when 35.2% of voters regionally and…
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Bring back Waitakere City
Super City is now 12 years old. Council is too removed from the local community and local boards do not have the power to effect meaningful change. Is it time to bring back Waitakere City?
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Does Auckland Council need to own cows?
Auckland Council’s farming activities contribute 20% of its total greenhouse gas emissions profile and essentially they keep the grass short. Is it time for Council to get out of farming?
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The Covid Crisis – the perils of half hearted responses
We are entering into a new stage of the Covid Crisis. Clearly the disease is not going away and there are reports of a new strain dubbed the Peruvian Lambda strain. It has made its way to Australia and should have the authorities over there even more nervously responding to community outbreaks. From ABC News:…