TOSSI - Sweet talking kiwi
Posted on 20 Jul 2021 08:00
When talking to Kiwis about kiwi, very few have actually seen one in the wild, but most of us would love to spot the iconic...Read More...
Many hands help at Shakespear
Posted on 19 Jul 2021 13:26
How do you feel about inviting a few friends over to your place for a little rest and recreation? Maybe you're relaxed...Read More...
Country Living - The wood chopper
Posted on 19 Jul 2021 08:00
A tossed blanket gently wafts to the floor like a softly falling autumn leaf. Raindrops pirouette on the tin roof as the...Read More...
Gardening - Glorious citrus
Posted on 17 Jul 2021 08:00
The star of a midwinter backyard garden is undoubtedly citrus. Beautiful golden, yellow or bright orange fruits bring colour...Read More...
Animals - Poisoned pets
Posted on 16 Jul 2021 15:12
When animals are known to have swallowed something poisonous or present with symptoms suggestive of poisoning, we often follow...Read More...
Around the Southern Cross
Posted on 16 Jul 2021 14:23
One of the most recognisable constellations in the winter sky is the Southern Cross, also known as Crux. It is so well known...Read More...
Health - Will power
Posted on 16 Jul 2021 08:00
In the words of Haruki Murakami, “Death is not the opposite of life, but part of it.” For some, death may be...Read More...
Community battles guava moth
Posted on 15 Jul 2021 14:19
We will have to behave as though we are at war if gardeners are going to control guava moth. The whole community needs...Read More...
Nuts for milk?
Posted on 15 Jul 2021 13:40
Cow's milk has been a staple food for generations and our high-quality dairy products are lauded worldwide. However,...Read More...
Homebuilders - Money a problem? Help is at hand
Posted on 15 Jul 2021 08:00
It is hard to imagine New Zealand has ever been in something like the current housing situation before – skyrocketing...Read More...
Sharing kai
Posted on 14 Jul 2021 12:54
The Coast has recently seen the introduction of new community meal initiatives. Now Whangaparāoa, Ōrewa and Silverdale...Read More...
Environment - Dump outdated thinking
Posted on 14 Jul 2021 08:00
Waste Management's opening answer to questions posed by Mahurangi Matters was: “The reality is a new landfill...Read More...
Pitching for a better performance
Posted on 13 Jul 2021 13:50
It was only a few months ago an under-strength Indian cricket team shocked the cricketing world by humbling the super confident...Read More...
Mahurangi Matters 14 July 2021 - Readers Views
Posted on 13 Jul 2021 08:00
Conspiracy theory?
When the Auckland Council was created 10 years ago, I often wondered why Rodney Hyde was so keen to include...Read More...
Hibiscus Matters letters - July 14, 2021
Posted on 12 Jul 2021 15:40
Not surprised
Al Weeks, Ōrewa
The recent article on cost overruns on Penlink (HM June 16) must have raised a few eyebrows...Read More...
Cartoon - Hazardous islands cause havoc in Kaiwaka
Posted on 12 Jul 2021 15:35
Kaipara District Council (KDC) may have a legal dispute on its hands as an increasing number of motorists continue to...Read More...
Viewpoint - Alerting Auckland Transport
Posted on 12 Jul 2021 10:20
Auckland Council was established in 2010 with a very different system of local governance than prevailed under Rodney District...Read More...
On the Farm - Time for a rethink
Posted on 3 Jul 2021 08:00
With recent temperatures still up around 19 degrees and high humidity, we could be forgiven for thinking we were in early...Read More...
Crying foul on dog poo
Posted on 2 Jul 2021 13:59
Dogs are the only animal that can become a true family member. Sometimes better than that, considering my family.
They...Read More...