1In the Urewera National Park, helicopter deer cullers are in conflict with recreational hunters and local farmers since helicopters were allowed to work the foothills at Galatea.

2Te Kuiti residents packed a local meeting to protest at plans to downgrade their local hospital.

3Minister of Lands, Koro Wetere is asking how many Government owned houses are unoccupied in Hamilton.

4The Mangere Post Offfice was held up this afternoon and a substantial sum of money taken.

5Swamp Kauri is being found in the Waikato region as swamps are drained and are once again being milled for use. The stumps are several thousand years old.

6Hato Petera College has a new Principal and is also preparing to become bi-lingual.

7A group or artists in Northaland is adding colour to the walls of Whangarei Hospital. Patients have been getting involved as well.