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Seen on the web: Rumblings over sewage connection fee
Kerikeri residents will have to pay an annual fee of $1073 if they are in the area covered by the town's new sewerage scheme, whether...
Cliff Mail
Sep 8, 20161 min read


Effective traffic circulation for Kerikeri CBD: Background to issue
In my article of 18 August I raised the issue of an effective traffic circulation solution for Kerikeri. In response to a number of...
By Rod Brown
Sep 2, 20162 min read


Seen on the web: Why we humans have trouble grasping climate change
I spotted this article on Slate Magazine. It is an American article but applies equally here in New Zealand. We need to be able to see it...
Cliff Mail
Aug 30, 20161 min read


An effective traffic circulation system for Kerikeri CBD and the upcoming election
We have long advocated developing an improved traffic circulation system in Kerikeri to improve traffic safety and flow in the CBD. A...
Rod Brown
Aug 17, 20161 min read


The Environmental Defense Society (EDS) Conference 2016
The theme for the 2016 conference was Wild Places. Our mountains, rivers, lakes, forest and sea define us as Kiwis but they have...
Cliff Mail
Aug 17, 20163 min read


The Better Local Services Bill
A select Committee is considering this bill which potentially threatens local democracy. It proposes amalgamating council services by...
Rod Brown
Aug 17, 20161 min read


Local Body Elections: Thinking of standing?
If you are thinking of "throwing your hat in the ring" for the upcoming local body elections on 8 October 2016, here are a few critical...
Cliff Mail
Jul 25, 20161 min read


An opportunity to show leadership?
There are two common threads to the climate change story. One is the range of consequences based on the expected rise in temperatures and...
Cliff Mail
Jul 14, 20162 min read


Draft Coastal Hazard Maps Released by Northland Regional Council
These maps can be viewed on the Northland Regional Councils website and are the result of a three-year review designed to ensure better...
Cliff Mail
Jun 1, 20161 min read


Climate Change – Where do we go from here?
Over the last few weeks the Royal Society of New Zealand has released two reports on climate change. One looks at the implications of...
Cliff Mail
May 4, 20163 min read


Get to know your District Plan: Part 1
Some key points: The District Plan controls how we use our land and the impact that use has on our local environment. It is reviewed...
By Rod Brown
Apr 13, 20165 min read


Proposed rating change
The Northland Regional Council (NRC) is currently asking for comment on a rating change to the Kerikeri-Waipapa river management plan....
By Rod Brown
Apr 8, 20163 min read


Roundabout roundup
As a resident of Kerikeri you will be aware of the growing number of roundabouts in and around the town. The latest has appeared at the...
By Cliff Mail
Mar 27, 20163 min read