Opinions

Viewpoint – Painful lessons from history

Mon, 4 May 2026

Anzac Day 2026 occurs in the shadow of a deteriorating international order, making this year’s commemorations even more poignant than usual. George C. Marshall’s famous...

Viewpoint – Many irons in the fire

Mon, 4 May 2026

There’s been a fair bit going on at Council over the past few months – it’s keeping all the councillors and staff very busy. One...

Advice – Where to turn for support

Mon, 4 May 2026

Whether it’s parenting struggles, relationship difficulties, separation, financial stress or family violence – support is available. At the CAB, our volunteers regularly assist with separation...

Coastguard – Simple measures save lives

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

The first thing new recruits learn about Coastguard is that you can’t predict when a callout will come. It can be a cold, dark, wet...

Viewpoint – Expanded responsibilities

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

It was a pleasure to see so many familiar faces at the recent Warkworth A&P Show. There is something uniquely special about the way our...

Mahurangi Matters, 27 April 2026 – Readers Letters

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Using common sense Colin Smith’s article (MM Apr 13) makes a number of points, but may I comment on just two: 1. The 10 year...

Our Opinion – Be careful what you wish for

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

This past week, subtropical Cyclone Vaianu swept across the North Island, causing flooding, high winds and damage in some areas and, in others, little more...

Getting growth right matters

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

For too many years Auckland grew without a plan, it was a collection of communities linked by congestion. We’ve treated growth as something to push...

Viewpoint – Around the district

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

As I write this, we are preparing for the onset of Cyclone Vaianu. Our Civil Defence and Council teams have been preparing early, ensuring drains...

Fishing – Keeping your costs down

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

With soaring fuel prices looking to go no other way than up, most boat-based angling activities have taken a hit. Unless you are fishing from...

Viewpoint – Listening is not the same as hearing

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Our local board is about to begin its fourth Local Board Plan, once again heading out to the community under the familiar banner of Have...

Mahurangi Matters, 13 April 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Centre support Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but when given, should be correct and mindful of others who represent the best interests of our...