Role’s and Functions of Regional Council

Hello readers.  This week I want to publish this paper, that the chair asked me to present to the March  Regional Council meeting , in Feb. It is similar to my encounter with council lawyer Mr Maassen at that meeting. It is interesting to note that the court...

Environment Committee March.

Hi readers. Since I last reported on my activities I have been to the Regional Animal Health Board meeting in Wanganui. This committee meets 4x”s a yr to stake holders meaning the Agricultural industry, with the board and MAF giving reports. Basically it is...

How many Chairs.

Hi people. We have a new chair, councillor Gordon, runs a good meeting . No change in direction. Has done a flip flop on his inaugril speech.Totally devoted to the cause . Land Use Change. 2 councillors challenged his authority when he requested they wear a tye to...

December 2010

Hello for the last time this year readers. Man has it really blasted past. Every milestone you subconsciously set for the year has come gone and the next in your face before you realise  it. There have been a few disappointments and not many wins. I have not been able...

REGIONAL COUNCIL 23rd NOV

Hi readers. Well I have done it again , In trouble for giving Mr Greer Sustainable Farming MAF a hard time 2 weeks ago. Seems Chairman Guy asked for questions of, but instead got a debate. I remember that Catchments Chair Mr Barrow fired a number of shots himself . I...

Week, Ist Sept.

Hi people, this week has seen the grass growth pick up noticably, the twin scanned ewes are right into lambing, 10 days early, and the survival rate looks to be good. The weather has been warm but grotty, and there is good covers on the twinning paddocks ,well nearly...