November 22 2022
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Chopper donations fly in Youth and experience for climate panel The Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel has been confirmed, setting the standard for other …
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Generosity at the heart of the season
Dargaville’s Combined Churches Food Bank is working hard as we enter the holiday season, with volunteers …
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p Dargaville Primary School students, including Olivia Macdonald (third from left, middle row), raised a hefty donation for the rescue helicopter’s appeal, and they are not alone in their mission Full story on page 4 …
Mayor’s vision for District Plan u by Andy Bryenton
New Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson has announced his support for subdivision, easier building rules and a strategy to attract more residents as his council takes control of the formative District Plan.
Caring for the coastline
Those enjoying the beach and seashore this summer should spare a thought for the plants holding the dunes …
of economic development and growth through less restrictive application of building rules. “The District Plan is probably our most important policy document, as it determines how land can be subdivided
and used. We have one chance to get this right, and serve the district well for the coming years,” said Mayor Jepson at the recent District Plan briefing. continued on page 7 …
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The mayor’s words came in his summary after a lengthy meeting to get to grips with the District Plan and advance it to the next development phase. They are the continuation of a major theme of his election campaign; the importance
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