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Viewpoint – Big year ahead
Mon, 2 Feb 2026
It hasn’t been the best start to the year with the weather events of recent days. While the region held up well overall, some of…
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Mahurangi Matters, 2 February 2026 – Readers Letters
Mon, 2 Feb 2026
Unreliable buses This is inspired by my recent adventures with local bus timetables around Point Wells, Omaha, Matakana and Warkworth. It may resonate with anyone...
/OpinionViewpoint – Winds of change
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
The weather has been weird. I thought something was odd when the rain outside was flying past the window horizontally. Then came a whooshing sound,...
/Auckland CouncilOur Opinion – Practical solutions over artificial outrage
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Earlier this month Hibiscus Matters covered the protest held at Army Bay, organised by the Protect Whangaparāoa Rockpools Group, calling for greater protection of the...
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Viewpoint – Much to enjoy
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Kaipara residents and visitors have been blessed with a great mix of weather this summer. We’ve had some gorgeous hot and sunny days perfect for...
/OpinionViewpoint – Council gone mad
Mon, 19 Jan 2026
I have been around council politics most of my life and it’s my opinion that Auckland Council, started by John Key and Rodney Hide, has...
/OpinionMahurangi Matters, 19 January 2026 – Readers Letters
Mon, 19 Jan 2026
For a good Claus Santa and Mrs Claus here. We’re now back at the North Pole resting up for Christmas 2026 but before we finish...
/OpinionMahurangi Matters, 19 January 2026 – Off the Record
Mon, 19 Jan 2026
Only in Kaipara Flats! “Just bought 3 Kunekune piglets and they’ve gotten out and buggered off from School Road. Last seen at Totaradale house. Let...
/OpinionViewpoint – Resolutions for the Super City
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
Mid-January and New Year resolutions may still be going strong. More vegetables are being eaten, gyms are being attended and better organised people are running...
/Auckland CouncilViewpoint – Restraint needed
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
With the new Auckland Council term now underway, I want to thank Rodney residents for the trust placed in me. It is an honour to...
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