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Book Reviews – Black Silk & Sympathy – The Space Between

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Black Silk & Sympathy by Deborah Challinor It’s 1865 when Tatiana/Tatty at just 17, departs London to start afresh in Sydney. With dreams of self-sufficiency,...

Viewpoint – Fast-tracked feedback

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

I’m cautious when I hear the word ‘fast’ in front of another. For example, fast food, fast cars, fast women or fast men, for that...

Mahurangi Matters, 29 April 2024 – Off the Record

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Blast from the past One of our team was surprised to receive a long-forgotten relic in the post last week. Having opted out of receiving...

Mahurangi Matters, 29 April 2024 – Readers Letters

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Response on police Neil Anderson’s letter Police Presence (MM, Apr 15) accusing me of “rhetoric triumphing over facts” made it into print twice – the...

Viewpoint – Hello from the new chair

Fri, 19 Apr 2024

Next week, I step into the role of chair of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.  Local Board members decided to split the three-year council...

Viewpoint – Keeping an eye on seniors

Mon, 15 Apr 2024

Like many of you, I enjoyed a stunning Easter break where the weather gods smiled favourably, so headed to the beach after an early trip...

Mahurangi Matters, 15 April 2024 – Readers Letters

Mon, 15 Apr 2024

Police presence When it comes to the “war on crime”, rhetoric often triumphs over facts. Johan Slabbert, Warkworth (NZ Herald, Apr 4) in decrying police...

Coastguard – ‘Winterising’ your boat

Thu, 11 Apr 2024

By the time you read this we will have our beloved Hibiscus Rescue 1 back in service.  It has been a long seven months since...

Viewpoint – Community gets results

Fri, 5 Apr 2024

Thanks goes out to you, the members of our Coast community and your tireless engagement in local political issues, making sure that your voice is...

Book Reviews – Tipping Point – Rush

Thu, 4 Apr 2024

Tipping Point by Dinuka McKenzie Tipping Point is the third book, and most recent, in a series about Detective Kate Miles. It is a blend...

Viewpoint – Why Auckland needs a future fund

Tue, 2 Apr 2024

Auckland Council must secure its long-term financial position. Local boards are having to compete for funding with whatever financial crisis the council happens to be...

Mahurangi Matters, 1 April 2024 – Off the Record

Tue, 2 Apr 2024

To all those naysayers who said Auckland Transport was wasting money putting in the seats at the end of Te Honohono ki Tai Road, eat...