BID to beat bureaucrats
Posted on 16 Jan 2020 15:18
Warkworth has massive growth ahead of it. Designated as a satellite town in Auckland's Unitary Plan, Warkworth is...Read More...
Spreading the word
Posted on 16 Jan 2020 14:51
An initiative trialled at Tāwharanui Regional Park in 2018/19 was so successful that the troops have rallied again to increase...Read More...
Summer salad days
Posted on 16 Jan 2020 13:53
These long, hot summer days call for bright, fresh salads. And salads are a great way to use up the vegetable glut in the...Read More...
Finding money for school
Posted on 16 Jan 2020 12:29
Here it comes – the avalanche of back-to-school costs. Feet will have grown, shirts will have shrunk and sports gear...Read More...
Cloak of invisibility
Posted on 16 Jan 2020 12:10
Octopuses are relatives of shellfish and snails that lost their shells. They compensate for the absence of body armour by...Read More...
Travel adventures
Posted on 16 Jan 2020 11:59
While travel can be a stepping stone to relaxation, it is also the pathway to adventure for many Kiwis. We love to travel...Read More...
Albertland centenarian
Posted on 16 Jan 2020 11:54
Thomas Inger was one of many wanting to emigrate to New Zealand. William Brame, the Albertland movement founder, was keen...Read More...
Dieting for pets
Posted on 16 Jan 2020 10:38
New Year's resolutions focusing on self-development, specifically body composition and physical fitness, emotional...Read More...
Hibiscus Matters letters - December 18, 2019
Posted on 19 Dec 2019 13:44
Sculpture needs work
Lulu Green, Orewa
I am pleased to see the new local board in place – for once, some of the ones...Read More...
Universal Message
Posted on 19 Dec 2019 13:41
The response to the annual Hibiscus Matters Christmas appeal for food and vouchers for Coast families, who might be doing...Read More...
Electoral overhaul needed
Posted on 19 Dec 2019 13:37
Firstly let me thank all those electors who voted me back on to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board to represent the Hibiscus...Read More...
A Christmas ‘to do’ list
Posted on 19 Dec 2019 12:22
As we enter the festive season we're typically bombarded with the usual health messages such as – keep to healthy...Read More...
What was the Christmas star?
Posted on 19 Dec 2019 12:20
In St Matthew's gospel, we are told about the bright Star of Bethlehem which led the wise men to the birthplace of...Read More...
Kayaker causes major callout
Posted on 17 Dec 2019 14:43
In the column last month, I noted that the number of callouts for the unit had been increasing and over the past few weeks...Read More...
Working with nature
Posted on 17 Dec 2019 11:30
How you care for your soil, and grow the plants in your garden, has a flow on effect that is becoming recognised more and...Read More...
Books - December 2019 Reads
Posted on 16 Dec 2019 15:44
Against all odds
By Craig Challen and Richard Harris with Ellis Henican
Although we know what happens in the end, this...Read More...
Universal message
Posted on 16 Dec 2019 15:37
The response to the annual Mahurangi Matters appeal for presents and food for families who might be doing it tough this Christmas...Read More...
Mahurangi Matters 18 December 2019 - Readers Letters
Posted on 16 Dec 2019 15:08
Losing a treasure
In response to your article 'Dome Cafe Closes' Page 3 November 20 Issue.
Indeed, we have lost...Read More...
Dotterels defy developers at Snells Beach
Posted on 16 Dec 2019 15:03
A pair of nesting dotterels has survived hell and high water, thanks to a new perch built by a group of Snells Beach...Read More...