Matthew Hooton: Act or Green — there’s nothing to fear

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Post date October 2, 2020

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Jacinda Ardern’s dreams of governing unencumbered by coalition partners are fading. The latest polls have Labour below the 61 seats needed …

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Heartwarming: Thoughtful driver uses indicator to tell you what they’ve just done September 17, 2024
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NPC teams will now be allowed to actually use the Ranfurly Shield in play September 17, 2024
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Police say they won’t respond to bomb threats anymore as ‘it’s never anything’ September 16, 2024
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Air New Zealand flight attendant named CEO after one year on job November 30, 2021
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National Party board denies it unanimously agreed to Collins’ Faustian bargain with Satan November 26, 2021
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Super Saturday recap: Patrick Gower doesn’t know what he’s supposed to do October 16, 2021
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Garden manager retiring February 1, 2025
Dunedin Botanic Garden manager Alan Matchett looks out over the lower garden, which has been his domain for 43 years, ahead of his retirement tomorrow. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD It is the end of an era at Dunedin Botanic Garden, as manager Alan Matchett retires from his role after a 43-year career.
Exhibitions ‘invigorated the city’ February 1, 2025
Author Brian Miller says several massive exhibitions held in Dunedin were impressive achievements. Photo: Sam Henderson An upcoming talk at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum will delve into Dunedin’s desire to showcase the settler city to the world.
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Murder mystery provides hands-on experience February 1, 2025
Students taking part in the University of Otago Science Academy are tasked with solving a murder using DNA. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON There’s been a murder!
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Outdoor fire ban in place due to significant risks February 1, 2025
The Glendhu Bluffs were razed of native vegetation after a blaze caused by an outdoor fire in 2022. PHOTO: ODT FILES No outdoor fires are allowed in the Southern lakes district or at Glendhu Bluffs, near Wānaka, until further notice, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) declared this week.
Water schemes under pressure February 1, 2025
Photo: ODT files The hot, dry weather has raised the spectre of water restrictions and Queenstown Lakes residents and visitors are being urged to conserve water.
Family history a passion project February 1, 2025
Paul Klemick dressed in traditional Polish attire at the Jackson Bay 150th anniversary celebration in Haast. PHOTO: RAWAN SAADI "I wanted to learn about my own family."
Beach Rd closure ‘preferred’ February 1, 2025
One of two massive gulches opened up on Beach Rd, north of the Awamoa Rd junction. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/BERNARD MANANGKIL The Waitaki District Council pushed go to dig up Beach Rd knowing new government funding for vulnerable contaminated sites was in the wind that might impact the $15million budget.
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Benefits in slow tourism: mayor February 1, 2025
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Halberg award finalist February 1, 2025
Mint Charitable Trust programme manager Charlotte Jackson, 30, of Wānaka, is a finalist in the Halberg Awards. PHOTOS: MARJORIE COOK Wānaka’s champion for adaptive athletes, Charlotte Jackson, is in the running for an elite sporting award, the Sir Murray Halberg Legacy Award, for her contributions to improving disability support for athletes in the community.
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More new district logo options released February 1, 2025
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