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Talking point: Communicators 'did not communicate'
Spark never held any meetings or carried out any direct visitations.

Talking Point: Ihumātao settlement should stand
The original treaty settlement for lhumātao should stand, says Clive Bibby.

Celebration marks unfolding of new era
Thousands flocked to watch parades on Saturday in Hawke's Bay

Samplers serve double purpose
Marriage, in those days, dictated that Annie had to leave her employment.

Responsible trade needs informed discussion
Phosboucraa engages over 50 local contractors who employ over 700 people from the region

Opinion: Out with Napier's old and in with the new
Is Napier City Council's councillor Code of Conduct draconian and restrictive?

Fuelling fans' emotions to boost ratings just criminal
Highlighting match officials' flaws gives birth to young trangressors in parks on Saturday

Trees the neglected weapon against climate change
About 3000 kg oxygen per year were produced by our 30 trees

Linda Hall, Middle NZ: To rent or buy - that's the question
Prospective home buyers are stuck between a rock and a hard place, writes Linda Hall.

The Hits: At last it's my turn to stress about wedding vows
Time to take my own advice

Roger Moroney: 'Tis the season of the flower and the vote
When the freesias come out so too do the smiling hoardings.

Opinion: State-owned monopolies need competition
Air New Zealand needs Jetstar as much as consumers do.

Talking Point: Stop NZ's role in controversial phosphate trade
Jacinda Ardern is urged to stop NZ's role in controversial phosphate trading.

Election letters: Napier debate a hot topic
Candidates and readers respond to election debate in Hawke's Bay Today.

Exhibit brings taonga out into the light
I hope many will take the opportunity to come and see the beauty and talent on display.

Timing isn't everything
The takeaway here is that the stock market doesn't go straight up.

Send us your questions for Mayoral candidates
Mayoral meetings help voters form a clear idea of who they will vote for.

Comment: Election leaves little to be excited about
We need to think about voting outside the square, writes Bruce Bisset.

Editorial: Restaurant critiques should be food for thought
Eateries need to grow up in the face of online reviews.

Boot the colours out of All Blacks uniform
The singing of the Australian national anthem was rather operatic in style

Editorial: How can we trust the CHB councillors we can't even vote for?
CHB fought so hard against amalgamation, but it might have shot itself in the foot.

Claire Hague: Ugly politics in election season
Councillors should begin journey of being kind and fair to staff

Are Mo'unga and Steve Smith in the same head space?
Some sport issues needing to be addressed are much bigger than cricketers chucking a ball.

The Hits: September's the month to step out
Adam Green plans to do 10,000 steps a day in September.

Comment: Fingers crossed for blooming peonies - in memory of Mum
COMMENT: I'm really excited about the coming summer and just a little nervous.

Opinion: Let's share more information on climate change
Ignoring climate change means heading towards an unpredictable future, says Ryan Longley.

Pavlova, 'the greatest dancer of all times', graces Napier theatre
It was easy to see how a chef would want to name a dessert after Anna Pavlova.