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Animals

Wellsford vets have plenty of advice to keep both pets and farm animals healthy and in good condition.
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Computer Talk

A regular column by SeniorNet Warkworth.

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Learn about the early days of our region, the first settlers, their trials and tribulations.

19266164Life on the Edge

Author and media presenter Lindsey Dawson lives at Hatfields Beach. She will write Life on the Edge monthly, sharing her perspective on a wide range of topics of community interest.

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A column to keep readers abreast of matters before the Auckland governing body and the Rodney Local Board.
HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

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Recipes and cooking advice with Andrea Hincho and Alison Holst.

GardeneningGardening

Hints and tips on getting the best out of your garden, with Terry Moore and Wendy Schick.

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Regular information and advice from local doctors, physiotherapists, pharmacists and others on making the right health choices for ourselves and our families.
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Wine

Matakana Winegrowers Inc have been active on a range of fronts and have moved to a more advocacy-type role this year.

ENVIRONMENT

EnvironmentEnvironment

Focussing on local environmental issues, with contributions by SOSSI and Forest & Bird, with Christine Rose and Teresa Moore.

PathwaysPathways

with Ras Sutherland, advocating for walkways/cycleways in east Rodney.

BySiouxPlowman250w 2Save Te Arai

New Zealand has over 15,000 kilometres of coastline so shore species like the northern NZ dotterel should have an abundance of room to rest, nest and raise their young.
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TOSSI Column

A regular column from the Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society, updating readers on activities such a kiwi releases and working bees.

SPORT

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Each year, volunteer coastguards carryout hundreds of rescues in often tense and dangerous situations. Learn more about how the service operates. 
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Sport

Sports columns with physical education teacher Mark McCarthny in Hibiscus and Mahurangi Community Sport & Recreation coordinator Ruth Mills.
BUSINESS

LawLaw

A column looking at legal issues, with Nathaniel Heslop from local law firm Wynyard Wood Lawyers & Notaries, Warkworth and Dennis Gates from Dennis Gates, Whangaparaoa.

Money-columnMoney

Intelligent and easy-to-understand advice from Alex Fowler.

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Property

Local professionals give their take on the latest trends in the property market.

Inshape
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LOCAL LISTINGS


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Rodney employers are invited to advertise their job vacancies for free.

INSIDE


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A month to month calendar of what's happening in the Rodney district.

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Learn more about the towns and villages in Hibiscus and Mahurangi.

community Community Directory
Finding it difficult to find the local scrabble club or how to book a local hall? Follow this easy A-Z.area.


       
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Local green solutions for a better future unite business, government and community.
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The smart money is on local businesses who provide reliable products and service.
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Sports mad kiwis love to hear the starter's whistle - sports news and results here.
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Good health and well-being starts at home. Local advice can get you started.
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Auckland's north boasts a vibrant arts community, embracing all ages.