Forty-eight years in a single career is an achievement by any standard, but to clock up that length of time as a registered general and obstetric nurse (NZRGON) probably demonstrates that, for Paddy Sullivan, it was more a vocation than a job. She remembers...... Read More

Vern Rule’s lifelong fascination for wind technology, including sports, has seen him involved in atmospheric research, hang gliding and land yachting. The 76-year-old Stanmore Bay resident retired a few years ago, and says he’s had time...... Read More

With all of his school reports suggesting he should spend more time focusing on academic work rather than playing outside, Rob Denton was destined to be heavily involved in sport. That passion led him to become an umpire at several Olympic Games. He...... Read More

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