Sheldon Drummond News Today

The Helen Kelly biography by Rebacca Macfie provides a clear and intense overview of what has happened to New Zealand society over the past 40 years from a time of high union membership and equality to now where unions struggle and inequality is significant.

Slash strewn over the Uawa River mouth in Tolaga Bay. Photo: Supplied After years of discussions, its hoped a native planting project announced by the areas largest forestry operation will help protect homes, waterways and coastlines. Aratu Forests, one of New Zealands 10 largest freehold forest plantations, has announced a 90-year right to plant land management agreement with sustainable land-use company, eLandNZ - with the backing of the Gisborne District Council. The programme will see perm...