Brigades battle Snells Beach house fire
Mahurangi East Volunteer Fire Brigade is still on the scene of a house fire on Rangimaarie Crescent in Snells Beach. Four appliances attended from Mahurangi East, Warkworth, Leigh, and Matakana stations.... read more
Celebration rekindles Wellsford kindy memories
Memories of Wellsford Kindergarten's early years were shared at a celebration last week, which marked the centre's 50th year. Pictured are long-time kindergarten supporters, from left, Sue Crockett, Wendy... read more
Mixed reaction to Warkworth Structure Plan
Auckland Council has received more than 200 submissions on its controversial draft Warkworth Structure Plan. The plan will shape what Warkworth will look like in 30 years when its population is expected... read more
Tree growers urged to check for new wood-boring beetle
Avocado and fruit tree growers are being asked to be on the lookout for signs of a serious new wood-boring pest that has been discovered in five areas of Auckland since February. Biosecurity New Zealand... read more
Post-Christchurch security prompts Anzac re-think
Organisers of Anzac Day services across the Rodney district are in flux after police last week recommended consolidating smaller services in the interests of public safety. Several services have been... read more
Cancellations leave one ANZAC service
The cancellation of five of the six local Anzac services is expected to swell numbers at the one remaining parade, at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA in Whangaparaoa. Smaller, local parades at Puhoi,... read more
