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Access to the outdoors needs to be considered as part of infrastructure
A recent article on the Walking Access Commissions website deals with an issue that impacts on most of us, especially here in the...
Cliff Mail
Oct 18, 20161 min read
Government, Business, Me, You: We all need to act to reduce carbon emissions - Starting Now!
I attended this year's EDS Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference, with Inge Bremer, as VKK delegates (at our own...
rolf
Oct 15, 20165 min read
Do we want Kerikeri and Waipapa Roads to resemble Mill Lane in the future?
The current effects-based District Plan does not define land uses in the Rural Production Zone which applies to most of the land outside...
Rod Brown
Sep 24, 20163 min read
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
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
Seen on the Web - Food for thought?
The curse of urban sprawl: how cities grow, and why this has to change If we continue to design and build as if the planet can provide...
Cliff Mail
Jul 13, 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
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
Annual Plan: Your chance to get involved
There are a number of ways that you can get involved in the consultation process for the Far North District Council 2016/17 Annual Plan....
By Cliff Mail
Mar 24, 20161 min read
What sort of town do we want Kerikeri to be?
Kerikeri enjoys an enviable climate, location and affordable lifestyle and these attributes are the primary driver for ongoing population...
Cliff Mail
Mar 6, 20162 min read
What makes a town or city liveable?
If you Google "liveability" you will see a number of results that link to stories that rank the World's most liveable cities. One result...
By Cliff Mail
Feb 18, 20162 min read
Higher density housing in Kerikeri
In other articles we have talked about the growing population growth pressures for Kerikeri and the need for controlled development in...
Cliff Mail
Feb 9, 20162 min read
Freedom Camping
The climate we enjoy makes it an attractive destination for campervans and motorhomes roaming around our beautiful Far North. While small...
Cliff Mail
Jan 4, 20161 min read
A new sewage plant planned for Kerikeri
In the Annual Plan consultation in 2015 the Council sought to get community feedback on a wide range of topics.Vision Kerikeri (VKK)...
Cliff Mail
Jan 3, 20162 min read
