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Raiders Old Boys reel in winning weights at 10th annual competition

The Hibiscus Coast Raiders Old Boys held their 10th annual fishing competition on Saturday, November 29, with anglers landing some impressive fish across all categories....

The elusive yellow Pohutakawa

Our beautiful red and crimson Pohutukawa are putting on a magnificent display across the Coast, but after reading about yellow Pohutukawa, Hibiscus Matters headed up...

Community patrol gets funding boost

The Hibiscus Coast Community Patrol got a funding boost last month with a donation of $5000 from the Hibiscus Coast Community House. The funds were...

New personal best for Coast hammer-thrower

Whangaparāoa College student Sacha Fu-Oughton of Gulf Harbour hit the 2025-26 athletics running, taking gold in the Under-16 hammer throw at the New Zealand Secondary...

Christmas favourite heads to Centrestage Theatre

After the death of children’s theatre stalwart Tim Bray earlier this year, his longtime collaborator Tim Raby will reprise his role as Santa’s Stunt Double...

Kiwi magician awarded star on New Zealand Walk of Fame

New Zealand magician Alan Watson has been honoured with a star on the New Zealand Walk of Fame in Ōrewa, recognising his four-decade career and...

Shop local for a stress-free Christmas

The countdown to Christmas is well underway, and while the thought of braving Auckland’s mega malls may fill many with dread, the Hibiscus Coast has...

Volunteers’ efforts celebrated

The Pest Free Hibiscus Coast project recently held its annual Volunteer Celebration and Awards event at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club to celebrate the efforts of...

Helping Coast youth stay in school

As the school year comes to an end, the Mana Up programme launched by Hibiscus Youth Hub, Whangaparāoa College, Ōrewa College and NZ Police is...

Caution urged for summer swimming

As temperatures heat up, swim schools and surf lifesavers are gearing up for a busy summer ahead. Although New Zealand has made significant strides in...