Marty Sharpe

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Police warn that street racing event could have been deadlyThose taking part in large boy racer gathering that erupted into a riot on Levin’s main street are being accused of deliberately trying to incite and provoke violence. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden said the boy racer invasion that flooded his town on Friday and Saturday was a “well orchestrated and constructed” event that involved disorder and chaos.

4 days ago | stuff.co.nz | Poppy Clark |Marty Sharpe |Warren Gamble

Kemp said there was a thriving mountainbiking culture in schools across the region. “Everyone supports each other which I think is really awesome.”Barker said the championships would not only bring riders, but their families and coaches who would stay for five to seven nights. A conservative desktop assessment estimated it could inject $600,000 into the local economy through accommodation, dining and retail.

4 days ago | stuff.co.nz | Marty Sharpe

Proposal to develop Hastings Golf Club VIDEO CREDIT: Stuff reportersA proposal to build 170 residential dwellings at the Hastings Golf Club goes before a hearings panel this month. The proposal was opposed by the operators of the Hastings Aerodrome, which borders the golf course.

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