Sign In / RegisterNew Coastie – Sunscreen and sand
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
I have a most un-Coasty confession: I hate the sand. Not the idea of sand. The reality of it. The way it sneaks into shoes,...
/Health & LifestyleNew school bus routes to start in Term One
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
Auckland Transport (AT) has announced several changes to school bus services on the Hibiscus Coast that will take effect from Term One next year, with...
/Auckland CouncilTutoring in focus as students face rising learning pressures
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
As classrooms grow busier and curriculum demands continue to evolve, two long-standing Hibiscus Coast tutoring providers say they are seeing a clear shift in both...
/Health & LifestyleHeading into 2026 – understanding NCEA
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
Starting the 2026 school year, many families will have questions about NCEA – New Zealand’s main qualification for senior secondary students in Years 11, 12...
/Health & LifestyleMandatory shade petition for new playgrounds
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
A national petition is calling for mandatory shade considerations at all new and upgraded playgrounds. The petition, launched last month by parenting app Roam with...
/Health & LifestyleDog run alternative
Fri, 9 Jan 2026
As the number of places dog owners can walk their pooches declines, one enterprising Mangawhai resident has come up with a solution. The K9 Konceptz...
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