Mornington Welfare Association
Over 100 Mornington residents met together last night in the old Council Chambers, discussed the disabilities under which it was alleged this district suffered, and formed a Welfare Association,...
Opinion
Future of pastoral leases
Future of pastoral leases
The idea seemed a good one. The Crown would pay out its high country pastoral lease owners for some land. That would be retired and incorporated into reserves, advancing conservation efforts.
Perfection rarely attainable, but a good life is
Perfection rarely attainable, but a good life is
I am in my mid-50s. A fuller-figured legally blind old bachelor with a penchant for single malt whiskey, new spuds and serious economic literature.
Transformational science poses some questions
Transformational science poses some questions
For my sins, I have been learning about Government science strategy. The big shift is a move from incremental innovation to transformational innovation.
Rabbit menace near a plague
Rabbit menace near a plague
A change of attitude is needed in the battle to control rabbits, writes Michael Laws.
Peace conference agitation
Peace conference agitation
The disappointment which the Chancellor of the German Republic expresses because President Wilson has not shaped the proceedings of the Peace Congress to suit the views of Germany will be shared...
Taylor worthy of accolades
Taylor worthy of accolades
We're not short of high achievers here in the South. We can boast All Blacks, Black Caps and Silver Ferns captains and coaches, prominent politicians, artists, writers and more.
Training changes plan needs rethink
Training changes plan needs rethink
The Government’s tertiary vocational training reform needs rethinking, writes Virginia Nicholls.
No need for Britain to go through with Brexit
No need for Britain to go through with Brexit
Britain does not have to follow the Leavers over the cliff. There’s still time for a U-turn, writes Nick Cohen.
Editorial: Backing the Black Caps
Backing the Black Caps
It is a blink-and-you-will-miss-it sort of summer for international cricket fans in the South.
Labour in Dunedin
Labour in Dunedin
Mr W. P. Black, president of a National Labour Party which was recently established, the first branch being formed in Auckland, and Mr C. A. Allan (secretary) are in Dunedin for the purpose of...
Housing shortages will change city
Housing shortages will change city
The housing "crisis" affecting many parts of New Zealand is, it seems, heading to Dunedin.
Joining global effort on climate change rational choice for NZ
Joining global effort on climate change rational choice for NZ
New Zealand should join the global effort to mitigate climate change. It's the rational decision, writes Elisabeth Ellis.
Money laundering regulations proving cumbersome
Money laundering regulations proving cumbersome
The Financial Intelligence Unit has estimated that more than $1billion dollars a year is generated through drug dealing and fraud in New Zealand.
League of Nations covenant
League of Nations covenant
The text of the Covenant of the League of Nations, now officially published, furnishes a voluminous expansion of the forecasts of the instrument that have been previously cabled.
Nice to see you again
Nice to see you again
Hello there. How was your summer? Ready for a big year?
Hipkins sits on political dynamite
Hipkins sits on political dynamite
For an experienced politician, Education Minister Chris Hipkins seems to have given very little thought to the political implications of his proposals to reform the polytechnic sector.
Opinion:'National's BBQ attack ad is sexist'
Opinion: 'Make no mistake, National's BBQ attack ad is sexist'
I'm disappointed by National's controversial new online ad.
Some value to be found in looking beyond the item
Some value to be found in looking beyond the item
Let's talk about joy, writes Lynne Taylor.
Stubbing out smoking in cars
Stubbing out smoking in cars
Public opinion shifts can be marked. What was once taboo becomes acceptable, and vice versa. Often, the change comes in a rush, and sometimes in stages. Think, in broad terms, about attitudes to...