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Last train runs on Far North rail line
While most of us knew this was going to happen, the last train has run on the rail line north of Whangarei. Watch out for the additional...
Cliff Mail
Aug 31, 20161 min read


Seen on the web: Why we humans have trouble grasping climate change
I spotted this article on Slate Magazine. It is an American article but applies equally here in New Zealand. We need to be able to see it...
Cliff Mail
Aug 30, 20161 min read


An effective traffic circulation system for Kerikeri CBD and the upcoming election
We have long advocated developing an improved traffic circulation system in Kerikeri to improve traffic safety and flow in the CBD. A...
Rod Brown
Aug 18, 20161 min read


The Environmental Defense Society (EDS) Conference 2016
The theme for the 2016 conference was Wild Places. Our mountains, rivers, lakes, forest and sea define us as Kiwis but they have...
Cliff Mail
Aug 18, 20163 min read


The Better Local Services Bill
A select Committee is considering this bill which potentially threatens local democracy. It proposes amalgamating council services by...
Rod Brown
Aug 18, 20161 min read


Seen on the web: Community benefits from tree planting
Spotted on The Guardian recently; an interesting article on a new woodland in the Midlands that is is proving that large-scale tree...
Cliff Mail
Aug 9, 20161 min read


Petition regarding Northland Rail
Grow Northland Rail is a group promoting an integrated transport strategy that includes; fair funding for Rail, will help the Northland...
Cliff Mail
Aug 1, 20161 min read


Local Body Elections: Thinking of standing?
If you are thinking of "throwing your hat in the ring" for the upcoming local body elections on 8 October 2016, here are a few critical...
Cliff Mail
Jul 25, 20161 min read


An opportunity to show leadership?
There are two common threads to the climate change story. One is the range of consequences based on the expected rise in temperatures and...
Cliff Mail
Jul 14, 20162 min read
