Let’s talk about trash
Katherine Langford Effective waste management and minimisation will be key to a sustainable future,
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Regulatory Standards Bill - what you need to know
Dr Mawera Karetai You might remember a couple of months ago, while many of us were busy opposing th
Mayor Talk - Transport matters to council
Whakatatane Mayor Victor Luca Transport, and especially land transport, is a major concern of most
Opinion: Update sought for obstetrics and gynaecological services
The Hīkoi for Health Coalition is a grassroots community response to the loss of obstetrics and gyna
Opinion: Are our politicians clever enough?
Peter Minten Membership secretary Whakatane Grey Power Association Last Friday, the Beacon publis
Letter: Attack on freedom of speech
Keith Melville I was disturbed to read in last week's Beacon an attack on one of the pillars of our
Letter: We now have a country with accountability
D Dawson In reply to Dave Stewart’s opinion "The language of fear" (Beacon, May 28), before knockin
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Opinion: Yes, let’s not forget what councils really do
Becs McKay As we head into local government elections, it's worth remembering what councils really
Enduring legacy of Catholicism in Ōpōtiki
■ John Dickson traces Ōpōtiki’s rich Catholic heritage, blending early Māori-Christian encounters wi
Power and purpose of advocacy
■ Lyn Riesterer makes a passionate case for why advocacy in all its forms – whether quiet, persisten
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Are our politicians clever enough?
Peter Minten, membership secretary Whakatāne Grey Power Association Last Friday, the Beacon publish
Opinion: Council need to 'live within our means'
Catrina Jones Mawera Karetai’s May 16 Beacon letter had some cryptic commentary directed at unknown
Letter: 80kmh-100kmh?
Mickel To whom it may concern @Land Transport. I’m writing to express my disappointment and let’s b
Good to see action on bridge
Suzanne Williams After living six years in Whakatāne and hearing most of the population vocalising
Opinion: The language of fear
Dave Stewart Over recent weeks we’ve all heard various “experts” talk about spending, borrowing, ta
Letter: Undesirable vegetation
R Claydon Privet, pampas, deadly nightshade and many more undesirable pest species are rapidly taki
Opinion: There is much to do in health for our people
* Since the announcement last Sunday of the $164 million investment into urgent and after-hours care
Letter: Privet eradication - it can be done
Dr Marian Weaving In the escarpment and hills above Whakatāne township, a slow moving but relentles
Letter: Beware the maker of impossible promises
Mawera Karetai In response to Sandy’s letter in Wednesday’s Beacon, I was not talking about Victor
Letter: Clarification please
LM Law Just a clarification please Chris Bullen. In your opinion piece, you said that in 1806 the C
Letter: Callous changes to pay equity legislation
Chris Mulcahy I was shocked two weeks ago, when the Government announced the sudden and radical cha
Letter: Councillors need to exercise a prudent financial management
Peter Minten In her letter (Beacon, May 16), Mawera Karetai’s summing up of the ideal relationships
Letter: Cycle track upgrade needs prioritising
Aimee MacKenzie I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the decision not to upgrade the
Letter: No let-up n sight for those who struggle to pay
Keith Melville On the issue of Māori wards, I can’t say I agree with Chris Bullen in his opinion pi