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LaughingLordLucan

LaughingLordLucan
  • Joined: Nov 2012
  • commented: 18

Commented on a story 8:30am May 20th

"So what it means folks is that instead of a 5% rates hike this year it will be 4.95% - yeah whoopee."

The sale of one part of Wanganui District Council's gas business will mean millions of dollars in savings - both in terms of future rates and interest payments.

Gas sale seen as big boon to ratepayers

18 May 2013

Commented on a story 7:54am May 16th

"Please....John, go somewhere else, like your multi million dollar mansion in Hawaii. Does anybody..."

Prime Minister John Key says he will holiday in Wanganui, but not while he's leader of the nation.

PM's holiday hideout

13 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:58pm May 15th

"Never fear - Uncle John PM and his sidekicks are working on it all. The 170,000 jobs he promised four..."

An aerial surveillance operation by police has uncovered 1737 cannabis plants in the Wanganui area and 2344 in Ruapehu.

Drugs spotted from air

15 May 2013

Commented on a story 2:13pm May 13th

"Any chance we'll see some of those 170,000 jobs you promised to create four years ago John? Oh I..."

Despite the shift of Government services to other centres, the Prime Minister says Wanganui is an important city.

PM talks up Wanganui

13 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:01am May 12th

"But Uncle John told me that he and his band of National Merry Men were going to create 170,000 jobs..."

Tough to find jobs in region

11 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:04am Apr 28th

"Local Magistrates please take note. What happens when these individuals get caught? A slap on the hand..."

A Wanganui district councillor has taken a swipe at the "hoons" who tore up parts of the grassed areas at one of the city's premier reserves on Wednesday night.

Councillor slams hoons

26 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 8:42am Apr 24th

"Interesting string this. I must have missed something. I didn't know a referendum had been held to..."

If you are going to be wrongly outed, it may as well be by a top flight publication as the New York Times.

Marriage bill drew out best

20 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 5:09pm Apr 8th

"I have it on good authority that the two council members are really Spiderman and The Phantom in..."

Whanganui District Health Board members Clive Solomon and Michael Laws attend only those meetings that matter.

Board members explain poor record at 'nonsense meetings'

6 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 3:56pm Apr 4th

"This lad is a wonderful example to our youth. Well done. Well done indeed. Stand up and take a bow."

A good deed on the way to the skate park paid off for an aspiring police officer.

Honesty has its own reward

3 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 8:04pm Mar 28th

"God where do these people come from. "

Buying a home in Wanganui continues to be more attractive than in most places around the country, according a newly-released report.

Home affordability up in River City

27 Mar 2013

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