News - September 14, 2011

Rodney partnership offers health option

The unprecedented generosity of a Warkworth couple has provided Rodney residents with a health care option that is believed to be the first of its kind in NZ.

Don and Wendy Hawkings, through the Rodney North Harbour Health Trust, have formed a partnership with the Rodney Surgical Centre, in Warkworth, offering free day-surgery to those who meet the criteria.

Homeowner sees red over Council rules

A stand-off between Auckland Council and Tapora landowner Julie Cotton, over the colour of her dream home, has ended in compromise.

Plan identifies Warkworth’s potential

Warkworth is expected to be identified as a rural satellite town in the draft Auckland Plan which will be released for public submissions on September 20.

More stories

• Rodney schools plan reunions
• Mangawhai Beach teachers buck the system
• Withdrawn appeal costs awarded
• Retired doctor rails against WiFi in schools
• Warkworth Scouts seek Kea leader
• Mahurangi student wins travel award to study Japanese
• Daffodil Day supporters thanked a bunch
• Matakana School auction

Rural Rodney

• Call for wider view of rural women
• Speaker advises women to put affairs in order
• Possum control options expanded
• Work-time rules restrict rural incomes

Entertainment

• Gala season sweeps rural Rodney schools

Property

• Forestry deadlines imminent

Business

• P2P tourism strategy drafted

Environment

• Tapora group keeps kiwi in its sights