Guitarist Danny Crocome has become a familiar face in Mahurangi, playing folk, pop, classical and jazz music at every conceivable venue and, through his teaching, guiding many local children towards mastery of the instrument. He spoke to James Addis...... Read More

When Stanmore Bay School principal Carol Abley resigned at the end of March, the shock was felt by the whole school community. When she goes, at the end of next term, there is no doubt she will enjoy spending more time with her children and grandchildren....... Read More

Daniel Hicks has had a life-long love affair with steam engines and the steamboats that once cruised and continue to cruise the Mahurangi River – one of which he owns. He spoke to James Addis about his passion for steam and keeping Warkworth’s...... Read More

From class clown to great debater, One Warkworth Business Association manager Murray Chapman has an appetite for communicating with people from all walks of life. In doing so he manages to keep a smile on his and others’ faces, despite experiencing...... Read More

Springboard Community Works, based in Snells Beach, has proved so successful in turning around the most troubled of troubled youth that other community organisations around New Zealand are looking to emulate the Springboard model. This, even though...... Read More

The end of 2017 marked the end of an era in Warkworth, when Mahurangi College teacher, careers advisor and Year 13 Dean, Marilyn Newlove, retired after 47 years, 40 of which were at “Mahu”. During that time, she has guided thousands of students...... Read More

Looking far younger than his 92 years, former Methodist Minister Frank Rigg practices what he preaches – the importance of a healthy body, soul and spirit. He says has never taken antibiotics or painkillers – not even Panadol – and...... Read More

Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, general manager Hayden Porter prefers boats with motors, but has spent his life around the sailing community. He now finds himself custodian of the America’s Cup and about to enter preparations for the next defence. Editor...... Read More

Terry Nuthall started his career as a junior filling ink wells at the Bank of New Zealand in Auckland’s High Street. He went on to oversee the transition to decimal currency in 1967 and represent the BNZ’s interests in Japan. He spoke to...... Read More

After sustaining a beating from his alcoholic father, Sonny Teio gave up on life and followed a downward spiral into drugs, alcohol and street crime that brought him to the brink of suicide. He spoke to James Addis about finding a new life. My parents...... Read More