Infrastructure for Tourism
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Double Glazed World
Global Warming. What is fact and what is opinion? Are we really responsible for climate change?
A King’s endorsement fails
The Kingitanga is, by its very nature, a political organisation but should it dabble in politics or not? Earlier this year the current Maori King Tuheita made the surprising announcement to endorse specific political parties in the lead up to the NZ general election. Was it a desperate move or a mistake?
A New Zealand Constitution
Does New Zealand need a formal constitution of rights for it’s citizens? Some politicians suggest it would be a hinderance to government. Others say it would be impossible to include the rights of The Treaty of Waitangi (image courtesy of Archives New Zealand).
Homelessness cannot be excused
Opinion column by Tom O’Connor published by Waikato Times 05 Sept 2017
Lipstick, Pigs and Politics.
Opinion column by Tom O’Connor published by Waikato Times 29 August 2017
Kiwi ratepayers caught in tourism trap
Opinion column by Tom O’Connor published by Waikato Times March 20 2017
Water Levy Pure Common Sense
Opinion column by Tom O’Connor published by Waikato Times August 15 2017
John Cowell’s House at Te Pahu
John Cowell’s trading enterprises must have been profitable as the house was a substantial kit set building purchased from England and shipped as deck cargo on one of the early immigrant ships.