The Tukituki presents economic opportunity, but only if it can be harnessed in an environmentally sound way. READ MORE

The Regional Council proposes a half-billion dollar dam project. But who pays for it, who owns it, and is it worth it? READ MORE

“I’m not getting myself in a lather over this dam because nothing will happen unless it’s bankable.” READ MORE

The Tukituki River will always be a taonga, and our fervent wish is that other river users will start treating it as such. READ MORE


Why does BayBuzz devote half of this magazine to freshwater issues? Because the environmental, recreational, cultural... READ MORE

General Status of Tukituki Catchment 1. What is HBRC’s position on the current – or benchmark – environmental... READ MORE

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wants the region to grow and prosper, while its clean natural environment is protected... READ MORE

Mãori students are failing in our education system. Or reframed, the system is failing Mãori students. Which is it? A... READ MORE

Keith Newman finds coastal campaigner Larry Dallimore as persistent as the current that perpetually sweeps gravel... READ MORE

‘Heretaunga te Haaro o te Kaahu ki Tuawhakarere’ A hundred pathways, life giving waters and beauty that can only... READ MORE
The possibility of a large water storage project on the Makaroro River offers huge opportunities for Hawke’s... Read more
The diameter of the Earth is 12,700 kms. Most of the atmosphere is within 16 kms of the surface, but we can only... Read more
Alarmist – n: a person given to spreading needless alarm; – adj: spreading needless alarm. Alarmed – n... Read more
Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery has been closed to the public for what seems a very long time. However, even the... Read more
Tom Belford is an agitator. Last issue he asked me to navigate the pit full of alligators that constitutes the current... Read more
In this regular column, Kay Bazzard considers life’s changes for the Baby Boomer corps, as its first members hit age... Read more
He stared at the dimly lit corner of the shed. The broken outdoor umbrella lay slumped against the rusted handle of The... Read more
As a consumer, which Havelock North Village is yours? A place to run errands – pick up mail and groceries, have a... Read more
A familiar story told in Hawke’s Bay is of the prodigal son or daughter. BayBuzz is heartened to see many Hawke’s... Read more
