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Strength Through Communication
Working together is becoming more and more important and I believe we do that well here in the south. So often we are ahead of other regions in New Zealand because of this ability to communicate.
Caring Communities
As I write, I am thinking all is forgiven for that terrible weather we recently experienced. The sun is shining, the tuis and bellbirds are singing and I feel like rushing out and planting the garden.
The Wonders of Fiordland
I have been told that Marcus Lush's programme "South", which is on TV1 at 7pm on Sunday, is more popular with New Zealanders than the news.
Conserving our Homeland
All of us have experienced the silence of the bush and despaired.
The Southland Community Spirit
I was very pleased to see Prime Minister John Key's announcement about youth initiatives, such as a Youth Guarantee and tough new law and order initiatives to combat youth crime.
A Month of Contrasts
It was a month of contrasts for me - a lovely relaxing holiday in Niue in sun and sand then a full-on Local Government New Zealand conference in chilly Christchurch.
Supporting our communities
I have seen the inside of planes frequently in the past few weeks as I spent two days last week in Wellington for the Lotteries Community Facilities Fund meeting and then again this week for Mayors' Taskforce.
Dreaming of the big win
Unfortunately Southland District Council did not win the $35 million in Big Wednesday - well actually we didn't buy a ticket - but imagine what we could have done with that money.
Talking of Wellington
I have seen the inside of planes frequently in the past few weeks as I spent two days last week in Wellington for the Lotteries Community Facilities Fund meeting and then again this week for Mayors' Taskforce.
