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Crude devices and the r-word
Worldwide, local government reform is notoriously unpopular. It invariably creates resentments that can linger for decades, and fails to deliver on promised cost savings. Consequently, experts such as Brian Dollery advocate amalgamating service delivery, leaving the...
From seventeen hundred to fifty words
The finishing touch to Colin Hawken’s fine new fence in front of the Mahurangi West Hall came in the form of a handsome new sign. Mahurangi West local Murray Davey, of Signpost, donating this and many others since the hall restoration began, provided the sign, and...
Name needed for new plan and for Rodney
The Royal Commission on Auckland Governance recommendations are essentially excellent news for the Mahurangi. If Thursday’s Rodney Times had been remotely on the money, the Mahurangi could have kissed goodbye to the care that is being lavished on the catchment....
Twin Streams floated their punt
Project Twin Streams features in the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance recommendations, and that is a promising sign for the Mahurangi. The 788-page report, which is eminently readable, is peppered with examples that…
Does ‘Mahurangi Network’, ‘Mahurangi Plan’ float your punt?
Mahurangi Breakfast Club Fridays 7.30–8.30am Ducks Crossing Café If Mahurangi Network, Mahurangi Plan, works for you, read no further. If it really floats your Mahurangi punt, e-mail your support, but you might want to hold off, at least until seeing the three options...
Naming rites
Letter Come on guys, let’s not get too carried away here. With respect, ‘initiative strategy’ sounds like Wellington-speak for ‘thinking ahead’. Try Mahurangi Protection Plan. Unequivocal, all embracing and durable. Editor’s note Mark allows that protection...
Brunel’s biggest groupie
Letter I believe I may be one of Mr I K Brunel’s biggest groupies. I’ve done them all, the railway, the ship, the office, the grave. He’s the greatest of the greats. I happen to travel Brunel’s line to Cardiff once a week for work and we’ve just had a holiday in...
No glaring acronyms here
Letter Firstly, you must be congratulated on the excellent online Mahurangi Magazine—it continues to be of interest and relevance. Thank you for allowing us to share it; we love it. You asked for comment on the title Mahurangi Initiative Strategy. Here is my small...