Sign In / RegisterOnce bittern, twice shy
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Matuku-hurepo, or Australasian bitterns, have been sighted twice on Tongue Farm Road near Matakana recently, an extremely rare occurrence, which serves as a reminder to...
/EnvironmentWastewater pipeline works to start in New Year
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
With recent overflows closing local oyster farms (MM, Dec 8), Watercare has made a timely announcement – it has signed a contract with McConnell Dowell...
/BusinessThe elusive yellow Pohutakawa
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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...
/EnvironmentGardening – Surviving the summer heat
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
Growing great vegetables in scorching weather is challenging, but it can be made easier with planning. Hopefully my preparation will pay off with plenty of...
/EnvironmentEnvironment – Reflections on 2025
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
As we come to the end of the year, the Pest Free Hibiscus Coast Project staff team and I often reflect on the year as...
/EnvironmentVolunteers’ efforts celebrated
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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...
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