Gibbs Farm sculpture tour funds museum building project

A diverse range of exotic animals, such as zebra and giraffe, call Gibbs Farm home. The organisers of a fundraiser for...

Posted on 2:06pm Tuesday 02 Feb, 2021

Rhys Darby introduces Holy Grail

Matakana Cinemas will show a re-mastered version of the film. Actor and comedian Rhys Darby will host a sing-a-long at...

Posted on 1:53pm Tuesday 02 Feb, 2021

Adventure playground opens in Matakana

Brendan Coghlan's enthusiasm for ninjas prompted him to include a ninja warrior course in the new Matakana playground. A...

Posted on 10:56am Monday 11 Jan, 2021

New director for Matakantata Choir

Jenny Eirena Matakantata Choir has appointed Jenny Eirena as its new musical director. A teacher specialising in music,...

Posted on 10:47am Monday 11 Jan, 2021

Hospice care inspires artist

Clare Woods at work in her home-based studio. Clare has donated Spring Flight to be auctioned at mARTakana Spring Flight...

Posted on 10:43am Monday 11 Jan, 2021

Jazz acts set to dazzle in Waipu

The Nairobi Trio will star at the Jazz Festival in Waipu. What started out as a proposed jam session for local bands to...

Posted on 9:35am Monday 11 Jan, 2021

Carnival a summer highlight

The Owen Chapman Cup surf carnival has been a feature of summer at Red Beach Surf Club for 65 years. More than 300 surf...

Posted on 4:53pm Thursday 17 Dec, 2020

Rodders keep it local

One of the most popular fundraising events in Orewa, the annual Rodders Beach Festival, is on again this summer. This...

Posted on 3:24pm Tuesday 15 Dec, 2020

Digging deep for Big Dig

Orewa Lions Club is gearing up for its annual Big Dig fundraiser, and putting it together is a real community effort. For...

Posted on 3:23pm Tuesday 15 Dec, 2020

Midge Marsden ready to rock Dairy Flat Hall

With a career that spans five decades, Midge Marsden is one of New Zealand's best- known and most well loved musicians. At...

Posted on 3:06pm Tuesday 15 Dec, 2020