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Tricks and turns win the day at Scooter comp

Skateboards were sidelined at the Orewa Skate Park on May 5, as scooter riders took over the space for the inaugural Orewa Scooter Competition.
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HIBISCUS

Neighbours say ‘no’ to proposed development

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A meeting held to discuss the proposal to re-zone and develop the Peninsula Golf Club land attracted around 150 residents.
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BUSINESS
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Ascension on the market
 
After 18 years of building the Ascension Wine Estate brand, entrepreneurs Darryl and Bridget Soljan have decided to sell.

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
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Home built camper

A home built Teardrop Camper that took more than a year to build will soon take to the streets of Tindalls Bay for the first time.

MAHURANGI

Oyster farmers on road to recovery

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Mahurangi oyster farmers are on the road to recovery from a virus that has decimated oyster numbers since it struck in 2010. 
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Antique Roadshow in Orewa

Antiques and collectables expert Norman Young says he never knows what he will find at his mini-Antiques Roadshows.

ENVIRONMENT
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Threatened green gecko

The Auckland Green Gecko is considered at risk with an overall declining population and is one of 16 threatened species at Te Arai.
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OPINION

TOSSI column: New birdcalls fill park

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Since Tawharanui Open Sanctuary was established, six bird species have been reintroduced. Here are some initial results.
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SPORT
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Manly sailor’s skills prevail

The sailing ability of 10-year-old Sean Herbert of Manly made him a target of Australian rivalry at the recent Open Bic Nationals.

FEATURES
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Motoring Feature

Wheels in motion is the name of our motoring feature. Check out the stories and advertisers specials for this month..

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Around 50 properties will be affected by the preferred State Highway One route, between Puhoi-Warkworth. 
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What's in your water? Is it pure? Steve Reynolds from Pure Water Services explains.
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An estimated $5 million upgrade of the Warkworth Town Hall has been endorsed by the Rodney Local Board.
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Rodney budget recommendations highlight strained relationship with Governing Body.
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Kia Ora and welcome to our very special part of NZ. Learn more about local attractions and events.
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Finding it difficult to find the local scrabble club or how to book a local hall? Follow this easy A-Z.
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