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Centre not side
Our vital road north is having steel barriers erected on the road sides. It seems to some of us a questionable purpose. Perhaps to protect the river, farm fences or farmland or perhaps these administrators of roading have never had any road accidents.
If they are for safety, it’s the oncoming vehicle that is the danger and it’s danger to life. An off-road crash is easier to survive from. These should be in the centre of the road even if to make the road narrower.
K A Harvey
New Plymouth
Not fair for all
The present economic system no longer provides a fair go for all. The rich are getter richer at the expense of everyone else. It is time to develop a system which puts people before profits.
The concept of stewardship, which already operates successfully in many areas of the community, needs to be expanded to encompass all sectors.
The TSB Bank is a classic example of how stewardship economics operates in the business sector. The thousands of parents who bring up their children so well are another example of excellent stewardship.
In similar vein are all those wonderful people who spend so much time caring for the environment. It would be great if all government departments, local bodies, non-government organisations and individuals could catch the vision and make their own contribution.
Together, we could make New Zealand the envy of the world. Everyone has a part to play.
Joe Rodrigues
New Plymouth
Missing the local
A recent article about Bingo. Well, a few years ago Radio Coast with Bryan Vickery had a housie competition, all the town of Hawera joined in, the businesses gave customers sheet and numbers. The people of the town still miss our local radio station.
Hawera is booming and new arcades opening. New World supermarket was a big loss for the town. No traffic lights or parking meters. We have a beautiful park, Tawhiti Museum, Elvis Presley Museum, Fonterra and Silver Ferns, the beautiful mountain - the view from Patea’s main street is just amazing.
Denise Valentine
Hawera
Pleasing outcome
It was pleasing to read our Mayor and councillors have sorted out the much awaited footpath extension to enable mobility scooters, bikes etc to have access to the valley complex from Bell Block.
Jack Fabish
Bell Block
Dougherty gathering
A gathering of the descendants of Daniel and Sarah Dougherty is to be held at St Patrick’s College, Wellington, January 5 -7th 2018. After arriving in Wellington in 1842 with his family, Daniel established a whaling station at Port Underwood. Later he was to become an early pilot on the Wellington Harbour. Their many descendants have spread throughout New Zealand. This is the first time there has been a reunion. There will be lectures, presentations, guided tours, music and theatre to celebrate both this couple and Wellington’s early history.
Dougherty descendants from all branches of the family spanning eight generations are warmly invited. The event will also be open to the general public.
Family names associated with the Taranaki Region are Telford,
Richmond, Breen, Doyle.
Please visit our websites for more information and to register for the event. Website: https:/ /www.thedescendants.co.nz Or our Facebook page: https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/ 2181542781542786687721
Diana O’Brien
Dougherty descendant
Good move
The move to reimage the film ‘‘All the money in the world’’ by scrubbing out Kevin Spacey and replacing him with Christopher Plummer is a positive in that the accused, although not yet convicted, Spacey should not be presented in any positive manner.
This is only a small step as the truth must be found, and after conviction of any guilty individuals appropriate and significant punishments must be given. This also a time for proactive action so that prevention becomes the priority.
The majority of people are good and should be protected and the few who take the wrong path must have the gate shut behind them.
Dennis Fitzgerald
Melbourne