Opinion: new tools deliver vital social info faster
I can’t count the times I’ve found out too late what "everyone" in Wellington has known for an age about the place and people we’ve been trying to work with. It’s enormously frustrating, and...
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Opinion: support helps youth develop resilience
Opinion: support helps youth develop resilience
When we think of resilience, we think of the ability to shrug off tough times and keep moving.
Changes incentivise right balance for NZ
Changes incentivise right balance for NZ
There was a big turnout in Waimumu with the Prime Minister and Agriculture and Forestry Minister in town for the Restoring Farmers’ Confidence public meeting last Wednesday.
Tough year tested resilience, strength
Tough year tested resilience, strength
With the festive season right around the corner, there’s a natural urge to reflect on a year that tested our resilience but also showcased our community’s strength.
Support is out there for you in trying times
Support is out there for you in trying times
We have had a lot of rain this year.
Celebrating our resilience
Celebrating our resilience
With what has been an underwhelming start to spring, a few breaks in the weather have allowed us to dust off our gardening tools and dig into the soil.
Good news for region with spring in air
Good news for region with spring in air
Daffodils, lambs, a new dairy plant in Edendale — spring is definitely in the air!
Efficiency key to achieving an affordable future
Efficiency key to achieving an affordable future
Local councils are often caught between a rock and a hard place, balancing competing priorities from central government.
Opinion: self-regulation leads to better life experiences
Opinion: self-regulation leads to better life experiences
In 2009, then prime minister’s chief science adviser Prof Sir Peter Gluckman reported to the PM that the thing that links most closely with "adolescent morbidity" was a lack of self-regulation.
Making great investments in our future
Making great investments in our future
There have been some big government announcements recently that add up to a great investment in our future.
Planning today to build a better future
Planning today to build a better future
Winter brings a whirlwind of travel for me in my role as mayor, and it’s not lost on me that, right after approving a significant rate increase, I find myself boarding flights to advocate for our...
Learning to guide young emotions
Learning to guide young emotions
It just so happens I have been thinking about emotional intelligence lately.
Opinion: climate-change costs can’t be borne alone
Opinion: climate-change costs can’t be borne alone
The story of King Canute trying to hold back the tide is mostly likely a metaphor (but told about a real person) for the lack of power humans have over the elements.
Focused on doing our part
Focused on doing our part
Confidence and resilience.
Turning community feedback into action
Turning community feedback into action
As the days start to get longer again and we revisit our 10-year vision for the district, it is good time to take a breath and reflect on some of the positive contributions that often fly under the...
Amalfi is full, luckily we have more to offer
Amalfi is full, luckily we have more to offer
On Facebook Messenger I was recently catching up with a friend from the other side of the planet.
Opinion: programme gives aid to renters
Opinion: programme gives aid to renters
We know that the more children are moved around houses (and schools) during their early years, the harder it is for them to find their feet later in life.
Shedding light on reverse mortgages
Shedding light on reverse mortgages
Retirement — especially paying for it — is a "should" problem.
The reality of retirement in today’s economy
The reality of retirement in today’s economy
Retirement — especially paying for it — is a "should" problem.
High growth in central presents challenges
High growth in central presents challenges
The high level census data is out and it has reaffirmed what we already knew.