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Tricky road to a new driver’s licence

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Jim Tucker

Getting a driver’s licence renewal after 60 years of untested driving ain’t no picnic. Continue reading →

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Reunion NPBHS 1964 – contacts needed

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Jim Tucker

Contact details are sought for ex-students from New Plymouth Boys High School whose last year was 1964. Continue reading →

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Selfish anti-vaxxers won’t be missed

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Jim Tucker

I’ve lost my patience with anti-vaxxers because reasoning with them gets you nowhere. Continue reading →

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Columns book is launched at hospice

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Jim Tucker

Jim Tucker has just published a collection of his columns in a book to raise money for Hospice Taranaki. It’s available at the five hospice shops in New Plymouth, Waitara, Stratford and Hawera, or on Trade Me. Continue reading →

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Pukekura Park in Winter

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Jim Tucker

Pukekura Park has its special ways of coping with Taranaki’s winter months. Take a look at this two-part photo essay to see what happens. Continue reading →

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Why we need to be wary about Govt’s three waters deal

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Jim Tucker

Roadworks in Taranaki – not much progress. DN Photo During this second term of the Labour-dominated government one thing that has become apparent is its quest to gain central control over more of the country’s basic functions. We’ve got all … Continue reading →