News - February 2012

Tablets taking off at college

As students returned to school this month, the Year 9 classes at Orewa College became pioneers – the first at the college to be required to use iPads or tablets for classes.

It is a noticeable change in the classroom, with papers, pens and books nowhere to be seen.

Developers go head-to-head over golf club land rezoning

Opening shots have been fired in a battle between two competing developers on the Hibiscus Coast.

 

Dust gets up Kensington Park neighbours’ noses

Earthwork currently underway at Kensington Park in Orewa is disrupting the lives of neighbours, who say they are dealing daily with unacceptable and un-consented levels of noise, dust and dirt.

More stories

• Pharmacies put ‘toe in water’ with first influenza injections
• Public opposition to hot pools policy boils over
• Toll road charges on the rise
• Bus tour highlights roading deficiencies
• Auckland Council fees almost scupper sign
• Compact city report offers vision for urban areas
• Construction begins on Northhaven apartments
• Joy Bus is back
• Funding cuts put pressure on Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
• Congregation gives thanks for rebuild
• Archer’s block decision due
• Appeal puts brakes on Silverdale park ‘n’ ride
• Urban tree protection a complex issue
• Council seeks regional control of Citizens Advice Bureaux
• Apartment plans go on show
• Community work motivates Rodney’s iwi liaison officer

Learning Frontiers

• Coast teens in line for free entertainment
• College principal bowing out
• Learn about marine reserve for free during Seaweek
• Community’s youth benefit from Orewa Big Dig fundraiser
• Buses get back on the road

Business

• Intuition and foresight essential part of business success

Sport

• Boxing scholarships offer lifeline to troubled teens

Entertainment

• Hot rods raise huge sum for helicopter

Health & lifestyle

• Hospice walk bigger and better

Environment

• Board going into bat for chemical-free spray trial