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Do you think Northland should be GE-free?
Northland Regional Council has decided not to include rules on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the Regional Plan for Northland - potentially opening the doors to GMOs. What do you think of the decision? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)
How well do you think the MenW vaccination campaign was run?
There have been four cases of meningococcal disease in Northland this year - at least two are type W. Medical officer of health Dr Catherine Jackson says it's too early to tell how effective the MenW vaccination campaign has been. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for… View moreThere have been four cases of meningococcal disease in Northland this year - at least two are type W. Medical officer of health Dr Catherine Jackson says it's too early to tell how effective the MenW vaccination campaign has been. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)
Should councillors get a childcare subsidy?
Northland Regional Council has voted in favour of councillors getting a childcare allowance. What do you think? Vote in the story or comment below (please put NFP if your comments are not for publication).
Do you care about local body (council) elections?
Here's a run-down on everything you need to know about this year's elections in Northland, including why you should care.
Should communities have more control over schools?
A former Northland principal says the education system is "broken" for Māori learners - and the way to fix this is hand power back to communities.
Keri Milne-Ihimaera was the principal of Moerewa School for 10 years, where the community was deeply involved in the school - until a … View moreA former Northland principal says the education system is "broken" for Māori learners - and the way to fix this is hand power back to communities.
Keri Milne-Ihimaera was the principal of Moerewa School for 10 years, where the community was deeply involved in the school - until a statutory intervention by the Ministry of Education, she said.
She said change needed to come from the ground up and be supported by those at the top – not the other way round. Do you agree?
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