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Editorial: Tough questions on new school
It's not surprising there's a bit of opposition to a new school setting up across the hill in Tauranga, writes Kim Gillespie.
Kevin Page: I'm a (wine) glass half-full kind of guy
Remember when we used to belong to the football club or some similar organisation where bonding and generally good times were guaranteed?
Editorial: Don't put blame on Rotorua
Just like that we yesterday discovered that not only was Rotorua's annual reggae festival moving to Auckland, but that a date had already been set and the line-up sorted.
Kevin Page: Time to downsize ... or maybe not
Of late, Mrs P and I have been talking more about our future and more particularly "downsizing", writes Kevin Page.
Gwyn Morgan: Stopping the fowling of lakes
The numbers of Canada geese and black swans are increasing and Federated Farmers is concerned about the impact they are having on our lakes and waterways.
Editorial: Challenge to school principles
It doesn't really matter whether or not you agree that Lucan Battison should be allowed to wear his hair however he likes at school. In the end, it's not really about hair.
Kevin Page: What did Nan give me? Shredded ears
When I was a mere slip of a lad my Nan made me a jumper, it was pale blue and had reindeer carefully knitted across the front.
Editorial: Reggae festival should stay put
Our front page yesterday featured a bit of a double-whammy, writes Kim Gillespie.