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A classic takes the stage Rates rises for local and regional council Rates are going up for both the Kaipara District Council and the Northland Regional Council, with both civic …
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p A young cast of Kaipara thespians opened their two-week run of Ian Fleming’s classic, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr, this weekend, displaying skill in song, dance and acting that brought the beloved 1960s movie to life on stage. With one more week of performances to go, tickets are selling fast for a chance to see the rising stars of local theatre in action.
Challenge looms to tip decision
Councillor to step back Councillor Mike Howard has made the difficult decision to retire from political life at the end of the triennium …
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Out of Mind to follow Oscar Wilde The Dargaville Little Theatre’s season of The Importance of Being Earnest wrapped up with a triumphant …
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A tribal gathering is set to challenge official iwi leaders who have effectively announced support for a huge dump for Auckland’s rubbish in the Dome Valley and the perceived threat of environmental and Kaipara Harbour pollution. Tinopai Resource Management Unit executive Mikaera Miru has charged the officials of three Ngāti Whātua groups with exceeding their role in publicly reversing opposition to the landfill. A hui involving six marae and 360 members has been set down for Sunday, July 20 at Puatahi Marae, which is located in the catchment region of the planned mega-landfill and the Hōteo River. “A tribal hui has been called to knock these administrators off their pedestal,” he says. “It will discuss our ongoing opposition to the landfill and make it clear to the Environment Court these people had no
authority from tribal members for doing what they did.” The Environment Court is currently deliberating the Dome tip application from Waste Management in Auckland. It has heard wide-ranging objections to the dump from environmentalists as well as Forest and Bird and local government. At present, the court is seeking various clarifications from the parties involved. Mr Miru has called for wide community support for the Puatahi meeting. “We expect karanga with a view to start the hui kaupapa at 10.30am.” Expected will be widespread marae members,
as well as Fight the Tip and the Tinopai Resource Management Unit “as well as local government councillors and likeminded objectors.” Mr Miru is also a Fight the Tip executive member and told the recent Wellsford AGM: “We have to remember these people are only administrators who have run away with the ball and done this by stealth. They are in serious breach of customary law.” The hui will discuss plans for the continuing opposition to the Waste Management Ltd dump plan and look at continuing fundraising suggestions to cover ongoing legal costs. ¢
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