Paxton-Penman et al

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

A change of location for Warkworth law firm Paxton-Penman et al is also signalling a change in direction for principal Stephanie Paxton-Penman. Having recently become...

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Artesian Solway Water

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Ordering a tank full of water will be easier next summer when the new owner of Artesian Solway Water, on Sandspit Road, Aaron Barneveld, introduces...

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Floral theme for fashion show

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

A combination of beautiful flowers and a range of autumn/winter fashions will be presented at the Matakana Hall on Friday, May 17. The Warkworth Floral...

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Conference to inspire business owners

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Two enterprising young businesswomen are holding a conference in the Warkworth Town Hall on May 17 designed specifically for small to medium business owners, and...

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Golf course owners face liquidation bid

Tue, 23 Apr 2024

An application to have the company that owns the closed Gulf Harbour Country Club (GHCC) placed into liquidation will be heard in the Auckland High...

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Foundry Chocolate

Wed, 10 Apr 2024

David Herrick traces his chocolate-making journey to the day he read a small magazine article a decade ago about someone making chocolate on a microscale...

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Be better prepared, board members urge new-look emergency response team

Thu, 2 May 2024

Auckland Council’s Emergency Management department (AEM) is trying to ensure Rodney communities are better supported and not left stranded when weather events and other hazards...

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Residents win tree protection approval despite council doubts

Wed, 1 May 2024

Since the old rock seawall was removed 12 years ago, the beach has steadily eroded, exposing the pohutukawa trees’ roots. Whangateau residents fighting to protect...

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Puhoi Library renewal confirmed

Wed, 1 May 2024

Well over a year after being inundated during the 2023 floods, Puhoi’s historic riverside library is on the road to being restored, repaired and reopened....

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Climate’s coastal impacts examined

Tue, 30 Apr 2024

Public feedback is being sought by Auckland Council on how it should best respond to coastal challenges such as flooding, erosion and climate change over...

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Seawall hearings start

Tue, 30 Apr 2024

The first of three independent resource consent hearings into unauthorised seawalls built along the esplanade reserve at four neighbouring properties in Point Wells Road was...

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Anti-sand mining groups awaiting McCallum Bros’ next move

Tue, 30 Apr 2024

There are still legal avenues MBL can explore in its bid to keep dredging at Pākiri Beach. After initial elation at their Environment Court win...

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Leigh line-up ready to raise the roof

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Bluegrass fans won’t want to miss a double bill at the Leigh Hall on Saturday, May 11. The Whangateau Folk Club is hosting a show...

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Haydn mass in Warkworth

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Classical music lovers in the Mahurangi area are in for a treat next month when the Kowhai Choir, under the direction of Ken Leech, presents...

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Artist wins prestigious cup

Wed, 24 Apr 2024

Red Beach artist Nicola Warner is still fizzing, a month after winning the Unison Cup – the supreme award at the NZ National Purely Pastel...

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Celebrating the Coast’s cultural communities

Mon, 22 Apr 2024

Whangaparāoa Library was awash with colours, sounds and flavours from around the world on April 13, as Auckland Council’s World of Cultures festival reached the...

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Familiar faces feel the noise

Tue, 16 Apr 2024

An accomplished band comprising three experienced session musicians will be bringing its energy to Warkworth next week, in an opportunity for the trio to introduce...

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Warkworth claims coveted gastro pub award

Tue, 16 Apr 2024

The Tahi Bar owners, Rachel Cooney and Gareth Hedges, had an early birthday present this month when their bar was named Best Gastro Pub in...

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