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I recently discovered a fascinating book, ‘The Titanic and the Indifferent Stranger’, by Dr Paul Lee, a physicist. In it he outlines a compelling argument that the Titanic was not lost in a collision with an iceberg in April 1912, but instead went on to serve as the Olympic, her almost identical twin sister. The saga began on September 20, 1911, when the Olympic was involved in a…

Family Values at the Forefront! Flooring Xtra Pukekohe Showroom is the perfect place to find flooring to suit your style. Located at 16d Wrightson Way, Pukekohe, in the Pukekohe Mega Centre, the Flooring Xtra Pukekohe Showroom is open Monday through Friday 8.30am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm. It is spacious, bright and modern, with ample car parking available. Showcased in the…

exclusively on Voice Media Kerry Brocas, This month MJ chats to Dealer Manager Kerry Brocas about the 2023 Honda Jazz with e:HEV Offering class-leading space the new 5-door hatch, 1.5L DOHC VTEC Engine - Auto CVT with Agile Handling Assist, Honda Sensing and a Ricghtcar overall safety of 5 stars. The Honda Jazz could be just the right car for you! It even has Honda’s unique…

Adam Young - is a free speech advocate who works as a legal researcher for the Free Speech Union. When I imagine the exercise of free speech, speaking truth to power and “sticking it to the man”, I don’t think of back-room discussions or big-money lobbying. No, one simply needs to run a google image search of “free speech” to see the symbols of protest: the crowds holding up…

MJ chats to Shane Callander from Callander Contruction. Established in early 2007, Callander Constructions is based in Pukekohe and provides residential and commercial building and construction services to the wider South Auckland and North Waikato regions. Because they are a small local company, they offer a more personalised approach to all clients. They also offer quality…

Mark Davie from Sepio Insurance Management provides a highly professional service to our clients. Not only do we have the experience and backing to secure appropriate cover in terms of price and security, but also offer comprehensive risk and claims management services. From Personal, Business, Rural or other Insurance we obtain insurance cover for you by assessing your specific…

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS) This seems to be an increasingly common phenomenon – doctors bemused or unable to diagnose or explain odd conditions. The article refers to a baby girl who has developed a cataract. It states that the parents noticed an odd eye and went to get it checked. It is reassuring to know that, despite the current state of our health…

By: Democracy Action ‘Co-governance’ is an emerging and developing model of decision-making in New Zealand. This term refers to a shared governance arrangement – commonly with representatives of iwi on one side, and representatives of central and/or local government on the other, each having equal voting rights at the decision-making table. The introduction of the co-governance…

exclusively on Voice Media Richard Pykett, Richard Pykett, an insurance broker with 35 years of experience, discussed the changes he has witnessed in the insurance industry during a conversation with Mykeljon Winckel on the Free Speech Space podcast. Pykett accidentally stumbled into insurance in 1986 and eventually found success by developing software that helped analyze client…

Acacia Cove Village living has taken a whole new meaning with a planned environment aimed at providing superior spacious accommodation with security and independence. Independently owned and operated. Best Ageing Programme at the 2017 Ageing Asia Eldercare Awards. Finalist in the Facility of the Year Independent Seniors Living Category.

The Morrari Recreation has been one of my Dad Mark Stokes’ dream projects for at least 10 years. It is a recreation of the late Garth Souness Morrari which ran in the sixties in the All Comers class. It was a Morris Minor body draped over an unwanted and outdated 1955 Ferrari Super Squalo Grand Prix chassis. It ran a 327 Corvette engine. It was called The Monster but media of the…

Some wonderful new businesses in town for you to come and support. • Moda Furniture – on Broadway • Broadway Foodcourt – 6 wonderful new foodcourt tenants in an updated brand new food court located in Broadway • The Beer Spot – located next to the Foodcourt in Broadway • Penina Trust in O’Shannessey Street • Kia Ora Baby located at the Roselands Shopping Centre • DH…

“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell Freedom of speech is one of the most precious and important human rights. A free society depends on the free exchange of ideas. Nearly all ideas are inherently capable of giving offence to someone. Many of the most important, profound ideas in human history, such as…

By Guy Hatchard PhD So what exactly will the regulator’s draconian powers replace? • Well of course free speech—the right to speak your mind—will be off the table. In other words, the ordinary process of discourse will be muted by the fear of arbitrary punishment. • This will supersede the NZ Bill of Rights, which was designed to guarantee our freedom of thought, conscience,…

Cutting Edge Plastic Surgery is run by Adam Greenbaum who is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon working in private practice in Pukekohe. At Cutting Edge Plastic Surgery, not only do they offer a wide selection of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures, but also non-surgical cosmetic treatments. They also happen to be a one-stop-shop for skin…

By Julie Halligan Situated on the picturesque Otago Peninsula perched atop a rising ridge stands the imposing and lasting monument to one man’s insistent desire to announce to the world that he had arrived, that he was someone and that he had ‘done good’. William Larnach had grown up on the rural estate of Rosemount, in the Patrick Plains of the Hunter Valley near Singleton in…

Ensom Funerals is an independently run family business with an established funeral home located at 15 East Street, Papakura (opposite the "Village Green" park). John and his team have extensive knowledge, understanding and commitment to your family and provide advice and assistance anytime to all districts when a loved one dies. With over 40 year’s experience in the industry…

Locally owned JB Flooring in Pukekohe by John and Catherine Bannister has a spacious Carpet and Flooring showroom located at 16d Wrightson Way, Pukekohe, in the Pukekohe Mega Centre. Open Monday through Friday 8.30am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm. It is spacious, bright and modern, with ample car parking available. Showcased in the showroom are leading brands such as Cavalier…

Team Town and Country is made up of Mother and Daughter team, Victoria Day and Joann Townsend. They have a family legacy in outstanding real estate performance and an advanced understanding of the myriad elements of the ever-changing housing market. One of latest listings includes 28a Helvetia Road Pukekohe. A charming brick 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home which is the perfect starter…

Mark Davie from Sepio Insurance Management provides a highly professional service to our clients. Not only do we have the experience and backing to secure appropriate cover in terms of price and security, but also offer comprehensive risk and claims management services. From Personal, Business, Rural or other Insurance we obtain insurance cover for you by assessing your specific…