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First 100 days … what matters to HB?
The Government has announced 49 actions it will take in its first 100 days. Some of those would affect…
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Environment
Our waterways overloaded with contaminants
For the first time, under National Science Challenge auspices, NZ’s waterways have been assessed against ‘minimum acceptable’ contaminant standards carefully, scientifically set in the current National Policy Statement for Freshwater…
NCC releases Annual Report
Napier City Council has released its 2022/23 Annual Report. It shows that drinking water remained the issue of greatest concern to the community, with satisfaction in Napier for the year…
Shark, dusky dolphin, orcas – busy week
The stranding of a basking shark at Marine Parade beach, Napier is relatively unusual, but what makes it more unusual is that it was of a relatively small juvenile says Department…
Cape Sanctuary hiding behind fence
BayBuzz has written a series of articles (most recent, and here) on Cape Sanctuary’s mishandling of endangered kiwi under its stewardship in recent years. This past week, Newsroom environment editor, David Williams, has…
Culture
Potluck
[As published in Nov/Dec BayBuzz magazine.] Tis the season for gatherings and nothing says gathering like a Boxing Day sale, a fire alarm drill or a potluck meal. The shared…
Champions of Gindustry
[As published in Nov/Dec BayBuzz magazine.] Back in 2021 I put together a blind tasting competition for New Zealand gin for another magazine. “Maybe I can do it myself at…
Taking a new road
[As published in Nov/Dec BayBuzz magazine.] Mā te Toi ka whakahokia e ahau tōku Mana. Through my art I take back my power. Māori whakatauki, or proverb In February, I…
Gifts that keep giving
[As published in Nov/Dec BayBuzz magazine.] A sustainable festive season for a win/win Twinkling lights, carols in the park, freshly picked strawberries, pōhutukawas in bloom. The holiday season is upon…