Smith stings like a bee
New Zealand has produced many outstanding halfbacks but none with the electrifying energy, slick pass or vision of Highlanders and All Blacks star Aaron...
Community Housing Providers are critical to delivering social housing
I was at the opening of the new Salvation Army Social Housing complex called Kaitiakitanga on Chapel Road (June 3).
The complex comprises of 46...
Walsh deserves Origin debut
While NZ Warriors coach Nathan Brown is concerned that State of Origin selection would be too tough for whizz kid Reece Walsh, who should...
A stronger recovery for East Auckland
If you've been following the news this past week, you might have heard that our Government has released this year's Budget.
At its core, the...
From chumps to champs
Who would have believed that the two teams that finished third and last in Super Rugby Aotearoa are leading the Trans-Tasman Super Rugby table...
Community shares concerns over future of Howick Police Station
Last week Botany MP Christopher Luxon and I held a public meeting to discuss the future of the Howick Police Station which was attended...
Woodman’s welcome comeback
Portia Woodman's sensational Black Ferns sevens comeback against 2016 Rio Olympic champions Australia highlighted a great weekend for New Zealand rugby.
The 29-year-old scored three...
A budget for benefits not jobs
The centrepiece of last week’s budget was a massive $3.3 billion boost to welfare benefits.
In line with the Welfare Expert Advisory Group recommendations, main...
Flattering to deceive
A 5-0 whitewash to New Zealand teams in the opening round of Transtasman Super Rugby failed to do justice to narrow losses suffered by...
Government accepts need to tackle gang violence
Last week the Government announced they would introduce Firearm Prohibition Orders as a tool for police to get guns out of the hands of...
