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Caring Communities

Posted by Frana Cardno on 10 September 2009 | 0 Comments

Tags: Sinbad valley, Red Boat Southern Discoveries, Te Anau airport, Deep Cove Hostel, Community Trust of Southland, Destination Fiordland awards, Hump Ridge Track Trust

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.

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The Southland Community Spirit

Posted by Frana Cardno on 13 August 2009 | 0 Comments

Tags: Youth Guarantee, youth offending, John Key, Rodney Hide, Southland spirit, community

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.

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The Need to be Prepared

Posted by Frana Cardno on 14 May 2009 | 0 Comments

Tags: Disasters, 1984 Southland floods, Tuatapere, Otautau, Invercargill, community spirit, Winton, Riverton, Te Anau, Lumsden, Wyndham, Gore, Southland Museum and Art Gallery

Disasters are unpredictable and can destroy everything within moments, as the devastating bushfires in Victoria have shown us so vividly.

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Working Together

Posted by Frana Cardno on 14 May 2009 | 0 Comments

Tags: local government, The Long Term Community Council Plan, water

Having spent the last few days in Wellington at meetings has reminded me of all of the advantages of local government working together.

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