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Mahurangi Matters, 20 December 2024 – Off the Record

Mahurangi Matters

January 6, 2025 9:12am

Mahurangi Matters


Jan 6, 2025 9:12am

Sleighed it

We’re used to seeing letterboxes festooned with decorations in the run-up to the holidays, but confess this is the first time we’ve seen a water tank dressed for Christmas – top marks to the festive farmer who did this on Sharp Road, between Matakana and Snells Beach.

Note of caution

Words of wisdom spotted in Warkworth Menswear recently …

Sign of the times?

Is the Auckland Mayor’s clampdown on CCOs having an effect already? This hand painted speed sign, on a gravel road at Te Arai, shows some initiative on Auckland Transport’s part in trying to reduce costs.

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