Sign In / RegisterThousands turn out for Ōrewa wintery beach fun
Mon, 22 Sep 2025
Ōrewa came alive at the weekend as the Wintery Festival drew thousand of locals and visitors from as far away as St Heliers and Half...
/EntertainmentNZ Bird of the Year competition underway
Mon, 22 Sep 2025
The Bird of the Year competition is officially underway and this year Hibiscus Matters hopes you will help us make the hihi bird of the...
/EnvironmentBid to halt rock pool stripping
Mon, 22 Sep 2025
An application for a temporary ban on shellfish harvesting from Mangawhai to Takapuna is being made by Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust (NMST) in the latest...
/EnvironmentHousing intensification
Mon, 22 Sep 2025
In our last issue, Hibiscus Matters reported on Auckland Council’s consultation on a draft replacement plan change that will allow increased housing density across Auckland...
/Auckland CouncilDelmore development pulled after fast-track fail
Mon, 22 Sep 2025
Vineways, the developer behind the proposed 1217-dwelling Delmore project in Upper Ōrewa, has withdrawn its fast-track application after the expert panel declined consent, although it...
/Auckland CouncilSlip and drainage works for Dairy Flat Highway
Mon, 22 Sep 2025
Motorists driving along Dairy Flat Highway near the Green Road turnoff may be wondering about the extensive roadworks currently underway. According to an Auckland Transport...
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