Community newspapers Horowhenua Chronicle and and Kāpiti News to close
14 November, 2024
Community newspapers Horowhenua Chronicle and Kāpiti News, owned by NZME, is closing.
NZME chief executive Michael Boggs said in a statement published by 1news.co.nz the changing media landscape and a “substantial increase in costs” meant they were no longer profitable.
Additional comments: There is a great need for reporting on local government. That includes Horowhenua District Council and the regional council Horizons in the first instance.
Especially at this time because the community is going through so many demographic changes and pressures from population increases.
The question is how to fund it. Which is where the community comes in. Many of you will know of my work to inform the Horowhenua community mainly about council news but there's definitely room to expand.
But no man - or woman - is an island. And neither do I want to be. I know how much should be reported on but this isn't possible to achieve as a one-woman band.
An organisational model is preferred as I continue to build on my Master's thesis to develop a new media model servicing the people of Horowhenua - not vested interests.
As a qualified journalist and practitioner it disturbs me a great deal to think there will be no independent coverage of council news available to the community. Instead all the public will be left with is the spin produced by councils with the funding, capability and infrastructure to saturate the many and varied communications channels. That's not good enough.
So, I'm looking for people in the community who are interested in potentially funding a new media model based on an organisational structure.
Full disclosures will be provided to interested contributors. Please direct message me if you would like to assist. The first practical goal, in tandem with developing a new media model, would be to employ journalists to do the mahi.
And finally, "Mighty oaks from little acorns grow."
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Horowhenua Kapiti Calendar, 2026
My 2026 Horowhenua/Kapiti Calendar will be available tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am to 1pm at the Monthly Market in the Uniting Church hall, 87 Oxford Street, Levin.
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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