Friday, April 18, 2025

Columns

Luxon: Successful mission to India

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Our Government has just wrapped up a week-long mission in India, where we’ve strengthened economic,...

Bringing the energy of frontline response to Waiuku

By Sergeant Michael Robinson, Waiuku Police Kia ora, I’m Michael Robinson, and I am the new sergeant at the Waiuku Police Station. I have...

The values that define our nation

By Andrew Bayly, Port Waikato MP I always enjoy this time of the year, with the trees starting to change colour and the cooler mornings....

Council services in our complex society and environment

By Jacqui Church, Waikato District Mayor  I’m a local Port Waikato resident, business owner in Pukekohe, who has been connected to and lived in and...

The politics of politics

By Casey Costello, Minister of Customs, Seniors Many years ago, I was a typesetter, photographer and general hand for my father, who owned a labour...

Rubbish collection a hot topic

By Andy Baker, Franklin Ward councillor As I have been attending public consultation sessions on the council’s annual plan, one of the issues the...

Angela Fulljames: Tell us your thoughts

By Angela Fulljames, Franklin Local Board Chair  As I mentioned last month public consultation for Auckland’s Annual Plan 2025/2026, is now open and Franklin residents are encouraged...

Driving Down the Cost of Living

By Andrew Bayly, Port Waikato MP I hope you all had a wonderful break over the summer holiday and a great start to the...

Court decision opens new opportunities for rural landowners

By Glen Low, Partner at Franklin Law If you own rural land with native bush or wetland areas, a recent Environment Court decision may...

Luxon: Interest rates are coming down

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany For many Kiwis, the past few years have been challenging. High interest rates, inflation, and the...