Opinions

Viewpoint – Big year ahead

Mon, 2 Feb 2026

It hasn’t been the best start to the year with the weather events of recent days. While the region held up well overall, some of...

Mahurangi Matters, 2 February 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 2 Feb 2026

Unreliable buses This is inspired by my recent adventures with local bus timetables around Point Wells, Omaha, Matakana and Warkworth. It may resonate with anyone...

Viewpoint – Winds of change 

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

The weather has been weird. I thought something was odd when the rain outside was flying past the window horizontally. Then came a whooshing sound,...

Our Opinion – Practical solutions over artificial outrage

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

Earlier this month Hibiscus Matters covered the protest held at Army Bay, organised by the Protect Whangaparāoa Rockpools Group, calling for greater protection of the...

Viewpoint – Much to enjoy

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

Kaipara residents and visitors have been blessed with a great mix of weather this summer.  We’ve had some gorgeous hot and sunny days perfect for...

Viewpoint – Council gone mad

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

I have been around council politics most of my life and it’s my opinion that Auckland Council, started by John Key and Rodney Hide, has...

Mahurangi Matters, 19 January 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

For a good Claus Santa and Mrs Claus here. We’re now back at the North Pole resting up for Christmas 2026 but before we finish...

Mahurangi Matters, 19 January 2026 – Off the Record

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

Only in Kaipara Flats! “Just bought 3 Kunekune piglets and they’ve gotten out and buggered off from School Road. Last seen at Totaradale house. Let...

Viewpoint – Resolutions for the Super City

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Mid-January and New Year resolutions may still be going strong. More vegetables are being eaten, gyms are being attended and better organised people are running...

Viewpoint – Restraint needed

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

With the new Auckland Council term now underway, I want to thank Rodney residents for the trust placed in me. It is an honour to...

Mahurangi Matters, 22 December 2025 – Off the Record

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

Tubular baubles Anyone who’s feeling a bit squeamish or faints at the thought of blood should probably avoid Awanui Labs in Warkworth until after the...

Mahurangi Matters, 22 December 2025 – Readers Letters

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

Waiwera wellness? I’m so pleased that the wasteland that was once our wonderful Waiwera hot pools is being brought back to life. But a wellness...