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Cass Review had biased, unsound methodology

Re: Transgender – a passing phase for many? April 27 column. Though well written, Martin Hanson’s recent article did not utilise a critical lens when reviewing the Cass Review. The Cass review is a piece of research by Dr...

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Maori wards: basic facts and background

Council chatter revived when the Government announced, four weeks ago, that local communities would regain the right to decide whether to introduce Māori wards. Since the Ardern government in 2021 removed the right to petition for...

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Pushing ‘mode shift’ on Grey St is stupid

Roger Handford I have never heard or read of anything so stupid as the “mode shift” being pushed upon the citizens of Gisborne by the council, NZTA and a few blind enthusiasts of walking, cycling and skateboarding. And of course, the...

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We will remember them

Clive Bibby At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Thanks to Padre Bill Gray (MNZM, QSM) and his committee, the Tolaga Bay community will certainly remember this year’s Anzac service and the fallen heroes we...