Sad news today, as Sparc are not supporting HB bid for a velodrome at the RSP. I’m gutted. Perhaps we could think now about building a regional pool at the park?

Yesterday a gigantic limb from the huge gum tree in the grounds of St Columbus church fell, without warning, on to the car park below. Fortunately no one was below the tree or a major tragedy would have occurred. The tree is estimated to be well over 100 years old and has an historical protection classification in [...]

During the week, a reader wrote into the HB Today complaining it was difficult to do research and get informed before voting for candidates.  This is my reply: “As a recent (and unsuccessful ) candidate in this month’s local body election, it is very difficult to get your message across. I have tried over the three years I [...]

Havelock North residents are heartily sick of the mindless vandalism by the local young drinkers leaving the Village in the early hours of the morning. Often I hear people blaming drinkers, who come in from other places, like Napier and Hastings, however I find it most unlikely that these are the “hooligans” that are responsible [...]

I am a half glass full sort of person, I always look for the positive side of everything. I have had a great deal of unexpectedly sad things occur in my life in the last five years, and I still have been able to remain a positive person. Therefore I am sick and tired of reading [...]