February 15, 2010
Welcome to 2010! With a month gone it is already promising to be another action packed and exciting year. BayBuzz is a forum for debating local issues and although perspectives can differ (sometimes greatly from my own) democracy is built on public opinion. 2010 is the year of democracy and there will be a lot [...]
February 15, 2010
I don’t do grey – it’s black and white – that’s me. But, for better or worse, and as I get older, and apparently wiser, I start seeing more grey … not in my hair(!), but in the advantages this dull and dreary colour has to getting the outcome one desires. Politics should be black [...]
February 14, 2010
The review initiated by the Health and Disability Commissioner is a positive step … but a limited one as presently described. What kind of inquiry into the situation at Cranford Hospice will best dig into the issues, yield meaningful findings and recommendations, and produce outcomes that restore public confidence in the institution? These factors need [...]
February 13, 2010
Faithful BayBuzz readers have been mesmerized by our saga of Lawrencus Yulus, an ancient but familiar despot, who governed our fair Bay, once called Heretuscany, but not without challenge from other local potentates. Entrails is scribe Brendan Webb’s third installment in the saga. [Here are Part 1 and Part 2 if you need refreshing on [...]
February 11, 2010
Some important developments have occurred on key BayBuzz issues … Cranford Hospice If you’ve seen or heard any other media in the last 24 hours, you know that the DHB has launched a “clinical review” of care-giving at Cranford. Here’s DHB’s media release, as well as a statement from Presbyterian Support “welcoming” the review. DHB [...]
February 9, 2010
Last week, the Hastings Council issued its staff report on the resource consent application of Andy Coltart and Australia-based landowner Garth Paterson to intensively develop a 25 hectare property along the Tukituki (indeed, 8.5 hectares is the riverbed and river channel itself!), at one of the river’s most scenic and recreationally enjoyed locations. [See previous [...]
February 8, 2010
Yesterday we posted Part 1 of Dying in Hawke’s Bay, our investigation into the state of affairs at Cranford House. Below is Part 2. The entire article can be downloaded here. Dying in Hawke’s Bay – Part 2 By Mark Sweet and Tom Belford The Management In January 2008 Shaun Robinson, CEO of PSEC, announced [...]
- Andrew Reyngoud on DAM(N)! A half-billion dollar water storage scheme
- Margaret Donnelly on WATER. What's all the fuss about?
- Elizabeth Sisson on 'Dump Council' campaign
- Paul Bailey on Cows in Karamu Stream
- Rob Pharazyn on Cows in Karamu Stream
- John J Harrison on 5 mayors in HB ... 'Yeah right' says Tui
- Anne Parker on Let's get Council meetings online
- Stuart Nash on 5 mayors in HB ... 'Yeah right' says Tui
- Kylie Fowler on Let's get Council meetings online
- Paul Bailey on Let's get Council meetings online
- ‘Dump Council’ campaign
- Cows in Karamu Stream
- Questions for HB ‘regional study’ director
- Let’s get Council meetings online
- 5 mayors in HB … ‘Yeah right’ says Tui
- Crucial Environment Court hearing underway
- Regional Council warns on pollution standards
- Democracy in action?
- 1+1+1 = 3 hours
- Councils’ reorganization survey results
