Monthly Archives: August 2009

Councilors Spend $24 Million Despite the Recession

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Ron

The biggest news for the Timaru ratepayers last week was the decision made by the Mayor and her councilors to spend $24 million on a 10 lane 25 metre swimming pool. In the complex there will also be a leisure … Continue reading →

Timaru Business Directory Deletes the Dead Wood

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Ron

It’s 20 years ago since I first floated the idea of having the Timaru Council purchase the the Hydro Grand Hotel and the Seabreaze Hotel with the idea of building a 5 star hotel and conference centre on the Bay … Continue reading →

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Shops, Food, Beer & Toilets

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Ron

Many of the of New Zealand busineses started their beginnings on the side of the main road which became a town. Over the years town planners have taken the through traffic out of the main street by building a bypass. … Continue reading →

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Is the Little Boy Worthy of a Knighthood

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Ron

I want my readers to know that I dont hold any feelings of jealousy or envy towards Allan Hubbards wealth in fact I feel quite sorry for him that at his time of life he is being used as an icon to sell … Continue reading →