Opinions

Viewpoint – Following proper process vital

Tue, 4 Aug 2026

As local residents, protecting and improving our land is something many of us care deeply about. However, projects like building seawalls, boundary fencing and community...

Mahurangi Matters, 3 August 2026 – Readers Letters

Tue, 4 Aug 2026

Rodney rates rort The promise Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown gave to ratepayers was an average residential rates increase of 7.9 per cent for the 2026/2027 financial year. The council decision on June...

Our Opinion – Surviving the long winter stretch

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

At this time of year, it feels as though the cold, dark mornings have dragged on forever. We have had the last public holiday until...

Viewpoint – Bigger isn’t always better

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

At its extraordinary meeting on July 15, Kaipara District Council voted not to join the Government’s Head Start programme for local government reform. I support...

Arts – Arts across Auckland

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

The much-anticipated winter comfort, the International Film Festival, is just around the corner. The Auckland schedule starts on July 29 and runs till August 9,...

Viewpoint – A 1250-home problem coming to Ōrewa?

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

The recently reported 1250-home Delmore development coming to Ōrewa, is not coming to Ōrewa. But it is coming, and it is going to cause significant...

Viewpoint – Grassroots campaigning

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

It was a pleasure to see so many locals turn out to hear from New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters in Warkworth recently. The packed...

We Say – Is this a turning point?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

What a breath of fresh air to hear the news that 15 Neville Street is set to be transformed into a modern commercial and retail...

Mahurangi Matters, 20 July 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Landfill name While pretending to be guardians of the land, the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust has paved the way for the landfill to proceed. It appears...

Letters to the Editor – July 13, 2026

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Ratepayer questions The recent Mangawhai Focus edition (June 29) tells me that, on June 22, a gathering of “elected members, staff representatives, iwi, hapū and...

Viewpoint – Keeping focus on Kaipara’s future

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Well, there is certainly a lot going on at Kaipara District Council at the moment. The Government’s local government reform proposals are something we are...

On the Ocean – Bluefin tuna: A winter challenge

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

New Zealand has a reputation among international anglers for its game fishing, with striped marlin and yellowtail kingfish leading the charge. American angler and author...