water quality
by Mike Plowman | Jan 20, 2010
A Personal Opinion Piece by Councillor Mike Plowman Recently the National Media reported that the Manawatu River is one of the most polluted rivers in the world pointing the finger to Horizons Regional Councils own report on Dissolved Oxygen, as measured at Hopelands...nitrogen
by Mike Plowman | Jan 11, 2010
Two days ago a partition from fed farmers arrived in the mail asking that I sign and gather more signatures and return. I am not going to do either. The preamble and the conclusion are commendable, but sadly the 4 bullit points are poorly thought out and written in a...Regional Council December ’09
by Mike Plowman | Dec 22, 2009
This week I have a number of issues to consider. Firstly some 10 to 12 years ago I was actively involved in Federated farmers at Provincial level. During which time we had the Forestry Amendment Act which Federated Farmers executive members appeared to be under...Resource Management Act
by Mike Plowman | Nov 8, 2009
A Personal Opinion Piece by Councillor Mike Plowman. Horizons Regional Council. The Resource Management Act. 1991 Purpose and Principles. My view is that the Resource Management [RMA] 1991 is a document, Act of Parliament that was not designed to supersede other Acts...Treaty Settlements
by Mike Plowman | Nov 8, 2009
Treaty Settlements A Personal Opinion piece by Michael Plowman Horizons Regional Councillor In recent times the NZ Herald has reported the views of several correspondents, including Hugh Barr, Herald July 31st, Pita Sharples, July 28th, Don Nicholson, August 21st, Jim...Recent Posts
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