You’re in a drought, Auckland – use the time to practise for the next one

As Aucklanders reluctantly adjust to the inconvenient practice of water conservation, a drought-savvy Northlander shares the tips and temperament needed to get through the dry times. Auckland’s water shortage was recently reported on The Project, and viewers were earnestly exhorted to fill their dishwashers completely before turning them on. My husband and I looked at … Read more

The Bulletin: Why the OCR cut is big news

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: Why the OCR cut is a big deal, significant non-compliance on Waikato dairy farms revealed, and major changes to Misuse of Drugs Act passed. The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR further than expected, bringing it down to 1.00% rather than the 1.25% that was … Read more