Green light for controversial Ōrewa development

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 /Auckland Council

A controversial 1,200-home development on the outskirts of Ōrewa has been granted fast-track approval, despite Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown saying the decision makes a “mockery”...

/Auckland Council

Boat strike in Gulf kills rehabilitated sea turtle

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 /Environment

A Pacific green sea turtle that survived serious illness and the loss of a flipper has died after being struck by a boat near Shakespear...

/Environment

Behind-the-scenes tour sheds light on Penlink delays

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 /Auckland Council

A behind-the-scenes site tour of the O Mahurangi Penlink project has given Auckland Council elected representatives an opportunity to better understand the reasons behind the...

/Auckland Council

City Rail opens connections for Coast commuters

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 /Auckland Council

Hibiscus Coast commuters will gain easier access to Auckland’s rail network when the long-awaited City Rail Link begins carrying passengers on Sunday, September 13 –...

/Auckland Council
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Test fee defended

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 /Health & Lifestyle

The blood collection fee has been introduced at Coast to Coast Mangawhai, Maungatūroto and Waipū. Coast to Coast Health Care is defending its decision to...

/Health & Lifestyle
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Kaipara submits alternative reform proposal

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 /Kaipara District Council

Kaipara District Council members (L-R) Gordon Lambeth, Craig Jepson, Snow Tane, Rachael Williams, Mayor Jonathan Larsen, Luke Canton, Joesephine Nathan, Denise Rogers, Mike Schimanski. Photo,...

/Kaipara District Council

Gulls lay siege to Dairy Flat

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 /Environment

Dairy Flat businesses say a worsening influx of gulls is damaging property, while coliform bacteria have been detected in rainwater tanks beneath heavily fouled roofs....

/Environment

A safe space for mothers

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 /Health & Lifestyle

Connected Mothers, Stronger Futures is a new Women’s Centre Rodney initiative helping mothers build connections, strengthen their wellbeing and find support through a welcoming community....

/Health & Lifestyle

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Kelleher Legal

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

After almost two decades living on the Hibiscus Coast, commercial property lawyer Daniel Kelleher has brought his specialist expertise closer to home with the launch...

/Business

Re:Circle

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

A new second-hand marketplace is bringing a different approach to retail on the Hibiscus Coast, combining the convenience of an online marketplace with the experience...

/Business

Connected Minds

Tue, 4 Aug 2026

Families and individuals across Rodney now have greater access to specialist neurodevelopmental and mental health services with the opening of Connected Minds – Mental Health...

/Business

Wassailing workshop a first

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

An ancient English tradition dating back hundreds of years is set to come to life in Maungatūroto this month. Organised by the Maungatūroto Edible Village...

/Entertainment

Family art day a success

Tue, 4 Aug 2026

More than 100 children with their families attended a Coastal and Heritage Art open day at Warkworth’s Masonic Hall to try their hand at painting,...

/Entertainment

Bridgerton comes to town

Tue, 4 Aug 2026

Bridgerton fans will have the chance to step into a world of Regency-era elegance next month as The Music of Bridgerton comes to the Warkworth...

/Entertainment

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