January 2010

Ministry paper proposes three-year cockle ban

The Ministry of Fisheries expects to temporarily close the cockle fishery in Whangateau Harbour this month after a fast-track consultation process. Read more ...

Imposition of levies jeopardises pensioner housing

Kaipara District councillors have voted to charge the Rodney Health Trust more than $170,000 in development contributions for its planned pensioner flats in Fagan Place, Mangawhai, despite pleas from both the Trust and the developers for a waiver. Read more ...

Snells Beach library blessed with whariki

A flax weaving symbolising the stages of the Te Hana Marae project graces a new turquoise wall in the Mahurangi East Library. Read more ...

Other stories

• Native fish release had downstream effects
• Hot on the summer conservation trail
• Last-ditch bid to leave city leads to Parliament steps
• Get under water in the Whangateau Harbour
• Submitters concerned for safety in Hill St upgrade
• Multicoloured sheep prove irresistible for Whangateau lifestyle farmers
• Sculptures in the garden
• Taking potential leaders out of the comfort zone
• Fabulous floral art winners
• Gardens support rescue helicopter
• Three women hold the reins at Warkworth i-site
• Gym club redirected to showgrounds site
• Appeal inspires massive generosity in tough times
• ACE students celebrate their art
  
• Exhibition shows seven artists from Matakana
• Fair funds for Whangateau hall furniture
• Matakana Principal leaves big shoes to fill
• Top Twins summer tour
• Hearing date set for Sandspit marina project
• Grand old lady returns to regatta
• Action on and off the beach
• Lots of bull but few bronc riders at rodeo