News - November 2011

Warkworth hospice expansion

The Warkworth Wellsford Hospice is about to embark on a multi-million dollar building project, aimed at future-proofing the service for the next 20 to 30 years.

Hospice officials expect to finalise the purchase of a 5000sqm parcel of land in Glenmore Drive, Warkworth, next month.

Rules put pressure on events

Auckland Council resource consent requirements have come as an unpleasant surprise to volunteers organising the Warkworth Rodeo and Warkworth A&P Show next January.

Kowhai Arts and Craft move mooted

The prospect of moving Kowhai Arts and Craft, in Warkworth, to the nearby Atlas site on SH1 was aired at a Warkworth Community Liaison Group meeting this month.

More stories

• Worthy DIY renovation projects wanted (+pic gallery)
• Oaks resource consent submissions in
• Te Arai plan change
• Images recall Albertland history (+pic gallery)
• Hair-raiser turns into fundraiser
• Debate proceeds benefit Hospice
• Matakana draws a logo winner
• Christmas appeal launched
• Robbery sours travellers’ visit north
• Gaping hole in Rodney’s event budget fund
• Further investigation on Sanderson bore
• Santa makes tracks for Wellsford
• School communities rally to support galas
• Kaipara rate campaign stepped up
• Te Arai decision deferred
• Gas leak impacts in Warkworth
• Communities on disaster watch

General Election 2011

• Rodney candidates spread their party messages
• NAG runs poll on referendum
• Federated Farmers election manifesto

Auckland Council

• Auckland Plan submissions
• Consents go under the radar

Business

• Auckland sucks up local contracting work

Property

• Millbrook Station on the market
• Rate reductions anticipated for Rodney farmers

Entertainment

• Festival volunteers deliver well-run event

Environment

• Small steps offer big savings for dairy farmers
• Possum traps enter Phase II testing
• Waste management systems reviewed