Lockdown leaves hospitality trade ‘on knees’

Tue, 28 Sep 2021

Many jobs will be lost and local businesses could close after more than six weeks of near zero income during yet another lockdown. That’s the...

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Oyster Farm & Matakana River Tours

Mon, 27 Sep 2021

Scotts Landing’s James Groenhart says it has been a privilege being able to share the majestic Mahurangi Harbour with others since buying NZ Oyster Farm...

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Mahurangi at Level 3

Mon, 27 Sep 2021

As Auckland moved to Alert Level 3 last week, Mahurangi residents enjoyed their first taste of relaxed restrictions, lining up for takeaways. Cafes in Warkworth...

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Anti-Covid gun keeps laundromat open

Mon, 13 Sep 2021

While most laundromats are closed in Level 4, Mangawhai Laundry has remained open thanks, in part, to an innovative anti-Covid gun that disperses disinfectant. Owner...

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Panuku’s problematic property sale

Tue, 31 Aug 2021

The sale of 23 Auckland Council-owned properties on Whangaparāoa and Brightside Roads is still on hold, as its property arm, Panuku Development, continues trying to...

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Boundary-pushing gowns for sale

Tue, 31 Aug 2021

If your special someone chose lockdown to propose, or you were already planning that big day, there is a chance for the bride to wear...

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Refuse centre closes for $2.4m revamp

Tue, 28 Sep 2021

The refuse and recycling centre at Lawrie Road, Snells Beach is open until this Thursday (September 30), then will be closed for up to two...

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Matakatia set net ban support

Mon, 27 Sep 2021

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board is supporting a seasonal ban on set netting at Matakatia in Whangaparaoa, following submissions by residents of the bay...

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50 more homes challenge Scott Road

Mon, 27 Sep 2021

Residents fear that Scott Road in Whangaparāoa may struggle to cope with traffic from the additional 50 homes being built there. The road is narrow...

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Dredging threat to Mahurangi fishing

Mon, 27 Sep 2021

A ban on scallop dredging off the Coromandel coast has sparked fears commercial operators will switch their operations closer to the Mahurangi coast, with potentially...

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Sayers seeks views on “Three Waters”

Fri, 17 Sep 2021

Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers has put together a survey seeking ratepayers views on the Government’s  “Three Waters” proposal. The reform proposes amalgamating all of Auckland’s water services...

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Dairy Flat washout strands family

Tue, 14 Sep 2021

While this region largely escaped unscathed compared with further west, where flooding caused a lot of damage, residents of Dairy Flat were awake during the...

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Setting new event dates

Mon, 13 Sep 2021

A number of events have been postponed due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Wellsford Plus’ Blue September Breakfast in support of men living with prostate cancer...

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White Chapel Jak returns to roots at Leigh Sawmill Cafe

Fri, 20 Aug 2021

White Chapel Jak is planning a special celebratory event at Leigh Sawmill Café this month to celebrate the release of their first single, Good Time,...

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Sneak preview of Catwalk creation

Thu, 19 Aug 2021

Harbour Hospice is giving spectators an early taste of the fantastical works entered into the Catwalk Wearable Arts competition with an exhibition open now. Entries...

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Vintage cars Matakana-bound

Thu, 19 Aug 2021

It might be even more of a challenge than usual to park in Matakana on Sunday, August 29, as several hundred vintage vehicles roll into...

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Clothing swap in Kaipara Flats

Wed, 18 Aug 2021

Kaipara Flats Club will host a clothes swap evening on Saturday, August 28, from 6.30pm. Participants are invited to dig out quality unused clothing items...

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Trouble brewing for four flat whites in Italy

Wed, 18 Aug 2021

Warkworth Theatre Group will whisk audiences off on a tour of Italy with their next play by one of New Zealand’s best-loved playwrights. Four Flat...

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