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Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today. Mark Twain Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the opinions of the Editor of this newsletter and do not necessarily reflect the views of others or organisations the he belongs to or supports. Editors Note to Self “Turn off the TV when writing editorials”. Last week David Shearer the Leader of the Opposition was referred to in this newsletter as Minister of Local Government. He is probably glad of the promotion to the Front Benches however the person who is sitting in the hot seat at the moment is of course the Honourable David Carter. The Rates Strike This article in last week’s edition did not apparently raise awareness of, support of, or the ire of readers that was hoped. Only three e-mails arrived in the mail box. All three supported continuation of the rates strike. It is to be hoped that if the Commissioners do take action to recover outstanding rates, as required in their terms of reference that this action will be applied equally and fairly against all “recalcitrant” rate payers in the District. In our politically correct world however this seems like a very vague hope. In an e-mail dated 1 Aug 2012 Corporate Services Manager Barbara Ware states that there are approx 900 ratepayers who have not paid up and collectively owe $1,385, 623.00. This is a significantly lower number than being claimed by other groups around the District. Wonder who is telling the porkies? What Others Are Saying Make sure that you click on the following links and read the latest postings. Very informative. From The Workboot (Now Former) Councillor http://www.theworkbootcouncillor.net.nz/workboot-blogs/ From the KCRA http://kcra.org.nz/ From <strong>Kaipara</strong>Concerns http://www.kaiparaconcerns.co.nz/ From Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association http://mangawhairatepayers.ning.com/ From Council Watch http://www.councilwatch.org.nz/index.htm The Ink Spot Phone: (09) 439 5158 E-Mail: darginkspot@slingshot.co.nz http://inkspot.nscoc.com
A man does not have to be an angel in order to be saint. Albert Schweitzer From Mike Sabin. Member of Parliament for Northland. Sabin’s Top Energy day Mike Sabin, MP for Northland has gone from suit and tie to flame proof safety overalls and hard hat as he spent the day with award-winning power company Top Energy as part of his MP on the Job programme. “There are times when a hard hat and safety gear might come in handy in the debating chamber, but today it was all that stood between me and very hot water and steam that you could literally cook an egg in,” says Mr Sabin. The third MP on the Job saw Mr Sabin start the day working in the Top Energy, PHONEplus call centre before heading to the Ngawha Geothermal Plant where he carried out routine maintenance before participating in a meeting with the Northland Energy Forum. “I was given a quick induction at the call centre and then launched straight into taking calls, which went surprisingly smoothly, luckily for me though, I had the assistance of the very skilled staff at the call centre alongside me,” Mr Sabin says. PHONEplus, part of the Top Energy family of retail businesses, employs about 45 staff across the Kaikohe and Auckland-based sites, servicing some 20 different customers, including companies such as Nature Bee, Chriscos, insurance providers and Telco’s. The centre at Kaikohe works 24 hours, employing Kaikohe locals, and are the people who will take calls during power cuts and for council, including during civil defence emergencies. “They are a very friendly, professional and efficient team and what impressed me even more was the fact that they felt that one of the best things about working there was their co-workers and the company.” While at the geothermal plant Mr Sabin worked with staff to clean a brine strainer in the re-injection line. This line carries water, which following the passage through the conversion plant reduces to about 95 degrees on its way to being reinjected back into the ground to re-enter the geothermal field. “Obviously aspects of the work with geothermal can be dangerous given the heat and the staff taught me the importance of remaining vigilant and diligent in their work practices,” Mr Sabin says “The staff of 11 at this site have a broad range of skills, anything from backgrounds in nuclear power generation, to a promising young addition to the team from Kaikohe who has been internationally recognised for his apprenticeship and trade skills in the automotive field.” Later in the afternoon Hon Phil Heatley, Minister for Energy and Resources joined Mr Sabin at a meeting of the Northland Energy Forum at the site. The two Northland MPs were briefed on the potential of the geothermal plant, which already produces about 70 per cent of the power for the Far North. “It is clear Ngawha has tremendous potential to be an exporter of power to help meet Auckland’s needs and also attract large scale industry to the Mid North, which will be a real circuit-breaker for our economy”
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Page 5 and 6: Civilization had too many rules for
Page 7 and 8: Be nice to the whites, they need yo
Page 9 and 10: Our pleasures were simple - they in
Page 11 and 12: Some of my best leading men have be
Page 13 and 14: FOOD! This week it’s “Potatoes
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Page 17 and 18: Politics doesn’t make strange bed
Page 19 and 20: I have flabby thighs, but fortunate
Page 21 and 22: Ability is of little account withou
Page 23 and 24: You and I come by road or rail, but
Page 25 and 26: Pad Thai As a child my family’s m
Page 27 and 28: I saved a girl from being attacked

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