Bees - Learning to love bees
Posted on 11 Jan 2021 13:22
I never once imagined when I became a beekeeper a few moons ago that my free time would change in so many different ways....Read More...
Animals - Perils of jumping to conclusions
Posted on 11 Jan 2021 13:19
I was intrigued the other day when one of our farmers reported that his bank manager had brought along a consultant on the...Read More...
Employment - Resilience key to success in 2021
Posted on 11 Jan 2021 13:17
During the final weeks of 2020, everyone agreed we were a bit frayed and holding out for a much-needed rest. With New Year...Read More...
TOSSI - Appreciating biodiversity
Posted on 11 Jan 2021 13:15
There is plenty of debate about climate change and often we struggle to identify how we can make a difference, but there...Read More...
Nutrition - Bikini body balderdash
Posted on 11 Jan 2021 13:12
Happy New Year! Here we are into those lazy, hazy days of summer that (hopefully) come post-Christmas. Along with that summer...Read More...
Cuisine - Teaching kids the fun of cooking
Posted on 11 Jan 2021 13:00
We've now got a generation of kids who live their lives thinking food comes in plastic packages and boxes from the...Read More...
Police - Happy New Year
Posted on 11 Jan 2021 12:57
What a ride 2020 gave us! In my 15 years in policing, I have never seen the job change so fast as we quickly adapted to lockdowns,...Read More...
Cartoon - Business idea blooms in Matakana
Posted on 11 Jan 2021 12:54
Mahurangi residents and visitors can now pick their own flowers at a special garden located behind Charlies Gelato on...Read More...
Hibiscus Matters letters - December 16, 2020
Posted on 17 Dec 2020 10:26
Not cyclist friendly
Ron Jackson, Orewa (abridged)
I am pleased to see the road safety improvements around Orewa town centre,...Read More...
Taking stock, moving forward
Posted on 17 Dec 2020 10:22
A year like no other in living memory is how many of us will look back on 2020. The stuff of Hollywood movies suddenly became...Read More...
Striking a balance
Posted on 17 Dec 2020 10:18
On December 1, I published my Mayoral Proposal for Auckland Council's 10-year Budget 2021-2031. In normal circumstances,...Read More...
Time to value nutrition
Posted on 17 Dec 2020 10:13
I watched a fascinating Ted Talk video recently about the importance of sleep.
The presenter's conclusion was that...Read More...
Special Christmas star
Posted on 15 Dec 2020 17:05
If you look up into the night sky during the Christmas period, you will see something rare – a special Christmas star.
To...Read More...
20 lessons from 2020
Posted on 15 Dec 2020 17:05
As we wrap up the year, it only feels natural to conclude with a reflection on 2020. The other day I attended a community...Read More...
Dirty books for summer
Posted on 15 Dec 2020 17:03
There are no single solutions to mitigate against the unprecedented phenomena of climate change but a healthy soil...Read More...
Strong crew numbers for summer
Posted on 15 Dec 2020 17:02
The past few weeks have seen the Hibiscus Coastguard Unit become increasingly busy. Last Sunday saw a very early start for...Read More...
Cartoon - Should Santa be allowed to enter New Zealand without quarantining
Posted on 15 Dec 2020 09:32
We asked our Facebook followers if Santa should be allowed to enter New Zealand without quarantining this year....Read More...
Mahurangi Matters - 16 December 2020 - You Say Online
Posted on 15 Dec 2020 09:25
We asked our Facebook followers if Santa should be allowed to enter New Zealand without quarantining this year. Here are...Read More...
Taking stock, moving forward
Posted on 15 Dec 2020 09:20
By Local Matters general manager Jannette Thompson
A year like no other in living memory is how many of us will look back...Read More...