NEWS

KIA ORA & WELCOME

Rodney netballers final shoot-out

They came in pyjamas, rubbish bags and dressed like bumble bees for a fun end-of-year netball competition at the Rodney Netball
Centre courts in Wellsford last month.
Altogether, 40 teams took part, winding-up a
very successful season.

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BUSINESS

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Surveys underpin tourism plan

Visitors to the Mahurangi region are being surveyed for their impressions of the area. The results will help shape a regional tourism plan.

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

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Gardener shares advice

Pt Wells author Andrew Steens has combined a lifetime of experience with academic knowledge to produce a practical back-to-basics gardening book.

ENTERTAINMENT

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Fashion funds refurbishment

Fashion will put its best foot forward this month, with local stores showing their collections to raise funds for the refurbishment of Whangaparaoa Hospice Shop.

ENVIRONMENT

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Teaching with trash

A free workshop held in Orewa recently demonstrated how recycling can have big spin offs for early childhood centres, as well as the environment.

NORTHERN

Peninsula on track to welcome back kiwi

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The group aiming to make the Okahukura Peninsula predator free are hopeful kiwi could be released into the area within two years.
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SPORT

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Jayco Ultimate Ride called off

A plan to ride from London to NZ raising funds for cancer research has ended because rising tensions in Yemen increased the risk of terrorist and pirate attacks.

RURAL RODNEY

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Hands-on stock workshops

Coming up with a reason for unexplained stock losses can provide sheep and beef farmers with another weapon in their fight to increase on-farm profitability.

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MOST POPULAR

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Island restoration awarded  •  Kaipara employment project  •  Red Cross earthquake appeal opens

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Gig guide, local events, public meetings and community get-togethers are all listed here.

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An easy way to find a local tradesman or professional, as well as news about local business.

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Kia Ora and welcome to our very special part of NZ. Learn more about local attractions and events.

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Government announces Council controlled organisation (CCO) appointments

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Keep up-to-date with the 38km extension of SH1, which has a finishing date of around 2022.

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

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A pictorial coverage of news and events from throughout the region. Photos are available for purchase.

VIDEOS

 

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The final video from this three part series of local historical footage, captured by the late Allan Papworth, features The A&P Show in 1953. Read more
       
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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.