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

One man, one ball, one dream. That was the combination that took Brian Derby from the rough streets of Glasgow to playing professional football for Barnsley FC. Guided by an uncle, he became a seasoned footballer before devoting himself to coaching...... Read More

Tony Naidu of Gulf Harbour became a cricketer by accidentally getting in the wrong line, but went on to love it and to believe in the role of sport and recreation in a well-rounded lifestyle. Recently he was appointed as Auckland Cricket’s community...... Read More

Stillwater resident John Davies hasn’t ruled out having another go at getting into politics after failing to get elected onto the local board last time around. Despite his many interactions with bureaucracy, which have not always been positive,...... Read More