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jedhermit

jedhermit
  • Joined: Jan 2013
  • commented: 9

Commented on a story 9:53pm Jan 30th

"As an aside to the above issues, the information leaflet in the current rates demand shows the..."

Kaipara commissioners expect a local bill to sort out illegal district rates will be introduced to Parliament in March or April.

Bill to remedy illegal district rates

30 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 10:57pm Jan 24th

"A test similar to gun licence may help, with a donation for local coast guard plus your licence card."

The fact that pretty much anyone can get behind the wheel of a boat, no licence or training required, and hoon about Northland's waters has always intrigued me.

Editorial: Boaties need to take care

9 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 10:47pm Jan 24th

"Kaipara can give more, they have some $14,000 for some arts things that about 100 people may attend"

It seems that Surf Lifesaving Northern Region (SLSNR) simply ran out of money to pay lifeguards throughout January in Northland.

Editorial: Guard against repeat

10 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 10:36pm Jan 24th

"Fines of the amount specified may hurt the pockets of some. A total fire ban should now be in force..."

Bills totalling thousands of dollars have been sent out to Northlanders breaching the fire ban as authorities try to change attitudes by hitting offenders in their back pockets.

Fire-lighters hit in pockets

24 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 4:36pm Jan 21st

"Jealous ? not me, practicle and living within the law. I believe the treaty promised that one law for..."

Tikanga Maori should be respected and acknowledged within New Zealand's court system.

Editorial: Judge had no choice

17 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 7:30am Jan 21st

"It is time the courts started sentencing dealers to what is deserved. There are too many squeeky PC..."

Tikanga Maori should be respected and acknowledged within New Zealand's court system.

Editorial: Judge had no choice

17 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 9:14am Jan 12th

"Once again the out of touch legal system has failed. If the criminal breaches his bail conditions in..."

A Whangarei man who bashed another in a random act of street thuggery and stole petrol five times has avoided jail mainly thanks to the efforts of his lawyer.

Basher won't be heading to jail

11 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 7:41pm Jan 9th

"are not supported by their actions. The Bill they want passed is an attempt to whitewash the conduct of..."

Mr Bull said the commissioners had inherited a district which had been through "total destruction" and they were doing what they were supposed to do.

Call to support commissioners

9 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 7:13pm Jan 9th

"Support for the commissioners Mr Bull? obviously you haven't read their information bulletins."

Mr Bull said the commissioners had inherited a district which had been through "total destruction" and they were doing what they were supposed to do.

Call to support commissioners

9 Jan 2013

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