Labour MP”s launch Parliamentary attack on waste of money on
Phil Twyford, Labour Transport Spokesman
Expressway
By Alan TristramLabour MP’s have launched a major attack in Parliament on Government’s plans for the Kapiti Expressway – pointing out the waste of money the project entails.
Mana MP Kris Faafoi told Parliament that for every $1 spent the country would get back only 20 cents’ worth of economic benefits.
Labour’s renewed attacks on the Expressway came during a marathon ‘urgency’ session in Parliament to pass the Customs and Excise Amendment Bill (67 votes for, 26 against). read more…
1943 … a big year for Kapiti!
The Kapiti U.S.Marines Trust says this year it’s focusing on 1943 — which was the second year of the ‘friendly invasion’ of some 100,000 American servicemen (and women) into New Zealand during World War II.
On Monday 27 May, the centre-piece will be Kapiti’s traditional Memorial Day ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Park, starting at 10 am. The trust says all are welcome to this colourful and moving ceremony at the Marines Memorial. read more…
Physiotherapist who saved multitudes from back and neck pain dies in Kapiti
By Alan TristramOne of the world’s top authorities on back and neck pain, New Zealand physiotherapist Robin McKenzie has died at his home in Raumati on the Kapiti Coast.
McKenzie (82), who rose from humble circumstances in Masterton to achieve international fame, wrote two best-selling books: ‘Treat Your Own Back’ and ‘Treat Your Own Neck,’ as well as a textbook ‘The Lumbar Spine.
He taught and lectured around the world; and he also set up the McKenzie Institute International to further the revolutionary treatment methods he initiated.
Kapiti entries sought for enviro technology competition
By Alan Tristram
A new award recognising technology that has minimal impact on the environment will be presented at this year’s Electra Business Awards.
The ‘Clean Technology Most Promising’ award has been added to three existing categories – Excellence, Achievement and Customer Choice, says Cr Tony Lester. read more…
From her wheelchair, Mayme chides the KCDC Mayor
By Mayme Chanwai
(Mayme uses a wheelchair following a severe stroke)
Mayme writes : “While it’s heartening that Mayor Rowan should champion the passage of gay marriage through Parliament, it concerns me that
upholding the rights of the disabled & elderly to equal access via the ramp should be ignored so cavalierly. read more…
Kim Hill scoops NZ radio competition
By Alan Tristram
‘International Radio Personality of the Year’ Kim Hill has been recognised by New Zealand radio colleagues and judges in the 2013 NZ Radio
Awards.
She has received the Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting Award — and she has also won the Best Talk or Current Affairs Host award, ahead of
competition from commercial broadcasters Mike Hosking and Larry Williams. read more…
Turver says Govt. must act on electricity prices
By Alan Tristram
Electra Trust chairman Chris Turver says it’s time the government forced the big power retail companies to justify their price increases instead of making it more difficult for many power users on low incomes to make ends meet.
He was echoing concern by delegates to an Energy Trusts conference about the cost and complexity of ‘information disclosure’ faced by lines companies like Electra which works hard to deliver power at least cost to its 43,500 consumers in Kapiti and Horowhenua. read more…
Second community group challenges Inquiry’s decision on motorway
The Alliance for Sustainable Kapiti has launched what is the second appeal against the Board of Inquiry’s decision to build the Kapiti expressway.
The move by the Alliance for Sustainable Kapiti follows Save Kapiti in appealing against the board’s decision, which can be challenged only on a point of law. read more…
