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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Hydro Grand Hotel in Timaru Trembles
The Hydro Grand Hotel in Timaru trembles as the man in the crane with his big ball and chain comes closer to inflicting the pain that will finally knock the old girl over. The current owners of the Hydro Grand … Continue reading
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Timaru District Councilors Break Ranks
There has been so much good reporting by the journalists in the Timaru Herald this week I’m not sure which story I should write about first. Perhaps it’s best if I start with the good news first. The good news … Continue reading
Posted in Ashburton Business News, Emails to the Editor, Oamaru Business News, Public comments, Timaru City News
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What Recession – Anyone want a Job
Tough times are biting but don’t say the R word. This was a headline in a Mid Canterbury newspaper last week. The reporter had interviewed the Chief Executive Officers of two large businesses in Ashburton. One company said that their … Continue reading
Posted in Ashburton Business News, Public comments, Timaru City News
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Ashburton’s New Swimming Baths
I was in Ashburton last week and I read in the Ashburton Guardian that the Ashburton District Council was planning to build a big new aquatic centre. What a novel idea I thought. An Aquatic Centre sounds posh, I wonder … Continue reading
Posted in Ashburton Business News, Emails to the Editor, Oamaru Business News, Public comments, Timaru District News
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Pay up or shut up
I don’t understand what all the fuss is about over the decision on the aquatic centre in Timaru. A decision was made by the full council to build an aquatic centre complete with a gym and a wellness centre for … Continue reading →