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Short reaffirms ferry support after backlash

Fri, 15 May 2026 /Auckland Council

Albany Ward councillor Victoria Short has moved to reassure Coast residents she supports the long-term future of the Gulf Harbour ferry after her comments questioning...

/Auckland Council

Coastline future at a crossroads

Fri, 15 May 2026 /Environment

Coast residents are urged to have their say on the future of Auckland’s coastline as Fisheries New Zealand reviews tougher protections for the region’s intertidal...

/Environment

Police investigate string of Kaiwaka burglaries

Fri, 15 May 2026 /Mangawhai News

Police are investigating a series of commercial burglaries in Kaiwaka after four break-ins were reported at businesses along State Highway 1 this week, with cash...

/Mangawhai News

Kaipara bucks flat housing trend

Fri, 15 May 2026 /News

Property values in Kaipara have posted some of the strongest growth in the upper North Island, even as Auckland’s housing market continues to soften and...

/News

Lifejackets, Botox and tattoos under Auckland review

Wed, 13 May 2026 /Hibiscus News

Auckland Council is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to its navigation and health bylaws, including mandatory lifejacket use on small boats and updated safety...

/Hibiscus News
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Bridge restrictions force heavy vehicles off Kaiwaka–Mangawhai route

Tue, 12 May 2026 /Mangawhai News

Heavy vehicles operating under permits have been banned from using the Hakaru bridge on Kaiwaka–Mangawhai Road after a recent inspection found the structure was in...

/Mangawhai News

Weekly workout keeps centenarian fit

Tue, 12 May 2026 /Health & Lifestyle

Warkworth resident Allan Martin joined an elite group of New Zealanders when he celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends in Sydney on...

/Health & Lifestyle
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Fisheries proposes further rockpool protection

Mon, 11 May 2026 /Environment

The proposed intertidal closure area. A recreational shellfish harvesting ban across Auckland and Coromandel, including both east and west coast shorelines (extending north to include...

/Environment
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Sewer works start

Fri, 8 May 2026 /Business

The detour will be in place for five to six weeks. Warkworth residents and businesses are being warned to prepare for significant traffic disruptions, parking...

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Autec Auto Electrical

Tue, 12 May 2026

The ever-increasing complexity of modern cars is one reason Warkworth auto electrician Ronnie Claassen advises customers to “have a chat” before they start tinkering. Ronnie...

/Business

Word on the street – May 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026

Matakana fuel stop for sale After more than four decades at the helm of one of Matakana’s best-known businesses, long-serving businesswoman Gay Smith has decided...

/Business

Call for Yeah, Nah nominations

Tue, 12 May 2026

Consumer NZ has opened nominations for the worst businesses, services and products in Aotearoa New Zealand – the ones that have excelled at letting consumers...

/Entertainment

Act up on stage

Tue, 12 May 2026

Teenage improvisation classes are held in the Betty Paxton Room at the Mahurangi East Community Centre every Monday, from 6.45pm to 7.45pm. Classes are aimed...

/Entertainment

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