Or at least acutely embarrassed. On Thursday, here’s how they defended to Hawke’s Bay Today their Government’s legislative assault on DoC conservation land: “Napier MP Katie Nimon said claims that the bill threatens beloved places of conservation and recreation like the Ahuriri Estuary or Boundary Stream were ‘wrong and blatant scaremongering’. ‘National parks, marine reserves and […]
Author Archives: Tom Belford
Tom is BayBuzz editor and former HB Regional Councillor. In previous Washington DC life worked in politics and public advocacy, developing strategies to raise funds and promote a wide range of causes, including the environment, women's rights, human rights, government accountability, civil liberties, international relief, etc. Served in the Carter White House and worked for Ted Turner in his CNN heydays.
Posted inBiodiversity, Environment, HBRC, Land/Farming, NCC, Water
Ahuriri Regional Park grounded
Posted inBusiness/Economy, Energy
HB energy summit
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HB councils agree to discuss reorganisation
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Band aids for HB Hospital
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HB councils in slooow motion
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Hawke’s Bay adrift?
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Energy is back on top …
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