Tag: opinion
Two ticks can change the world
Of total enrolled voters in the 2014 General Election, just 62.73 per cent of those aged 18-24 voted. The 25-29 age group was slightly...
Beware the Highlanders
Having had the Hurricanes burst their unbeaten bubble in a 31-22 Cake Tin thriller, the Crusaders will be wary hosting the dangerous Highlanders in...
Winston a winner with Grey Power
Winston Peters gave an impassioned speech at the Grey Power Annual General Meeting held at Pakuranga Bowling Club on Friday morning.
A large crowd gathered...
Opinion: Tribute to a broken dream
I’ve often wondered about road names.
More specifically, I’ve often wondered how to get my name on a road name, and the magnificent depth of...
Time to step up for Uxbridge
By Jami-Lee Ross
One of my proudest moments last year was seeing the opening of the newly redeveloped Uxbridge Arts Centre.
It was a long haul...
OPINION: Time to up our voting game, Auckland
I remember how the smallest mention of “chores” could send our household into a frenzy.
Firstly, the chore would be announced.
Moments later, the voting would...
A warm welcome home people
New Zealand has proudly been a significant attraction for tourists from all over the globe.
Total international visitor spending reached $10.1 billion in the year...