Last week, councillor Mich’eal Downard, chair Pamela Storey and I were guests at Maungatautari, watching the annual kiwi translocation. Up until now I’ve been a bit dubious about the Maungatautari pest-free project. However, over time…
Last week, councillor Mich’eal Downard, chair Pamela Storey and I were guests at Maungatautari, watching the annual kiwi translocation. Up until now I’ve been a bit dubious about the Maungatautari pest-free project. However, over time…
Scenarios are an invaluable tool for helping prepare for major events. Facing a potential disaster requires scientists, government officials, business owners, families, utility companies, and first responders (and more) to plan together. This provides a…
La Grippe was at work throughout New Zealand in 1897, particularly towards the end of the year. This former name for influenza was derived from the French grippe, from gripper, meaning to grasp or hook,…
When we were children, we were taught to say ‘thank you’ for everything, from a birthday present from our grandparents to a slice of luncheon sausage from the butcher. I drilled good manners into our…
People around the world are often familiar with the most significant eruptions, such as the 1883 Krakatau eruption, which had profound and far-reaching effects. However, there are many stories of volcanic eruptions that have impacted…
That 400 abandoned farms at Pirongia could be worked by the unemployed was a sound suggestion in the opinion of local residents. The scheme could be carried beyond the state owned abandoned farms to include…
The board will be getting together in the next week to discuss our final goals for the next seven months as we head towards elections. We will be having a close look at our current…
Aotearoa has not experienced a catastrophe. Cyclone Gabrielle and the Christchurch and Kaikōura earthquakes were disasters that impacted many lives, but they were not catastrophes. A catastrophe is much worse – on the staggering scale…
Robert Bruce was preparing on the morning of June 7, 1894, to attend to his duties as a Raglan county councillor. This was routine for the 41-year-old Scotsman who in his public capacity was also…
I’m often asked about the progress of our joint-venture housing project planned for the corner of Racecourse and Ōhaupō Roads. This social housing project we’ve undertaken with Community Housing Provider Habitat for Humanity is one…
