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Does anyone know who the pest is riding up and down Eden Terrace area on a mini motorbike. No muffler, no rego and a damned noise nuisance. It's a constant up and down and has been Saturday and Sunday.
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View moreMyrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Received this today from team@actionstation.org.nz
We won! You were amongst the 32,337 who demanded a thaw of Radio New Zealand’s funding, today the melt has begun.
It's just over a month since we delivered our petition to Parliament, and today the Government responded with a $2.85m … View moreReceived this today from team@actionstation.org.nz
We won! You were amongst the 32,337 who demanded a thaw of Radio New Zealand’s funding, today the melt has begun.
It's just over a month since we delivered our petition to Parliament, and today the Government responded with a $2.85m funding boost in the budget announced earlier this afternoon! 1
People power has prevailed in this case. The quality independent journalism that RNZ delivers is crucial to maintain our democracy. The Government has finally done something to recognise this.
But, it doesn’t go as far as we’d hoped. Dr Peter Thompson, from the Coalition for Better Broadcasting recently calculated that RNZ is now underfunded by $14m a year. 2
When you compare this boost to the $60 million per year the Government has committed to attracting Hollywood Producers, it does make you wonder about priorities. 3
While we celebrate the $2.85m boost there’s still much more work to do.
References:
1. Budget 2017 at a glance, RNZ, 25 May 2017
2. RNZ:'Every ice age ends', Newsroom, 23 May 2017
3. Hunt for the Funding-people, Māori TV, 23 May 2017
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You may remember the TV news item 12 April 2017 where the 32,000 signature petition was presented to opposition MPs, in a big block of ice. The government declined to accept it.
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The small $2.85m funding boost, will soon be used up to pay the rent on the Auckland building they no longer own. During the eight year funding freeze, the Government said they had to sell it.
The Budget is the usual ‘minimum change, maximum headline’ stunt. Remember, the finance minister was their election campaign manager - he knows all these techniques.
RNZ listenership has risen dramatically. See their Annual Report:
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So the people like it, even if the Govt doesn't.
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This is worth six minutes of your time: "The Fix Is In"
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What a great gathering we had last Friday, 26th May at the Waipu Golf Club. Not only for the ‘on to it’, professional golfers, but also for the "Bream Bay Bashers".
Comradeship, a delicious cooked meal put on by Tea Tree Café, and prizes for all meant this fun day was a winner for … View moreWhat a great gathering we had last Friday, 26th May at the Waipu Golf Club. Not only for the ‘on to it’, professional golfers, but also for the "Bream Bay Bashers".
Comradeship, a delicious cooked meal put on by Tea Tree Café, and prizes for all meant this fun day was a winner for our boys. Even the rain didn’t dampen their spirit!
We thank the Marsden Lions club for inviting us to sponsor such an outstanding event, where the local community came together in such an entertaining way. And of course, a massive Thank You also to the Waipu Golf Club.
We look forward to next year’s bash and equally look forward to meeting any new "bashers" eager to give it a go!
Tigger our office moggy keeping warm and cosy this morning. Lounging on top of the computer in front of the heater.
After a five-year drought of large scale new shows, the classic and timeless songs of Abba will soon…
Hi all,
Thank you so much for sharing your concerns, story ideas, responses, and kind words to my message. We have had a lot more responses than we expected, so I won't be able to respond to every message right away. But over the next week, we'll aim to be in touch with those we feel we… View moreHi all,
Thank you so much for sharing your concerns, story ideas, responses, and kind words to my message. We have had a lot more responses than we expected, so I won't be able to respond to every message right away. But over the next week, we'll aim to be in touch with those we feel we could do a story or some kind of follow up.
Thanks again,
Annette - Whangarei Leader
Lovely 3 bedroom house in the Heart of Kensington.
Listed with Ray White Real Estate. Agent: Kelly Sackfield
Hi, reminder that this is today everyone. Nice day for a trip to the countryside to visit Huanui College.
Nostalgia is as hot these days as a steaming Georgie Pie straight from the oven. (Just make sure you…
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Hi All:
I'm trying to assist a researcher interested in the resident leopard seal(s).
1: Does anyone have a clear photo of the seal?
2: There was report that the seal was seen with a pup. Can anyone confirm that (especially with a photo)?
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