Marian Hobbs slams dementia rumour as Otago Regional Council drops her as chair
Former Labour Cabinet minister Marian Hobbs has rejected a rumour she has dementia as councillors voted to remove her as chair of the Otago Regional Council.
The extraordinary meeting began on Wednesday morning with dozens of Hobbs’ supporters, including some with placards highlighting environmental issues, singing a waiata.
It ended in chaos, with shouts of shame and the meeting being adjourned as people from the gallery were ejected.
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Carols @ Carisbrook School Hall - Christmas Eve, 7pm
Carols @ Carisbrook
Christmas Eve 7pm
Christmas - Then & Now - From Bethlehem to Dunedin
Family Friendly - All Welcome
Supper provided
Carisbrook School Hall - Cr Surrey St & South Rd
Arranged by Caversham Baptist Church ph 4558566
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.7% Hmm, maybe?
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10.1% Yes!
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