Opinions

Viewpoint – Where does the money go?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Every year, Rodney residents open their rates bills and are asked to pay more to help fund Auckland’s growing needs. We are told our rates...

Mahurangi Matters, 22 June 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Quarry support So the Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust (NMST) is at it again – supporting the Matakana quarry expansion (MM Jun 8). This is undermining...

Viewpoint – Budget 2026 delivers for Northland

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Budget 2026 is focused on addressing foundational challenges and positioning New Zealand for a successful future. The central aim is to strengthen the basics while...

Viewpoint – Moments of connection

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Like many local parents, I’ve been feeling the effects of winter starting to settle in and there comes a time when everyone needs a change...

Viewpoint – Plan needs public input

Mon, 8 Jun 2026

Well here we are again. Time for an update and a look at progress from your local board representative. I am sinking into the role...

Mahurangi Matters, 8 June 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 8 Jun 2026

Indeed embarrassing The Rodney Local Board hit a new low with its unsuccessful attempt to remove the word Pākehā and rewrite a 200-year-old partnership (MM...

Viewpoint – Ferry has potential if supported

Tue, 2 Jun 2026

The Gulf Harbour ferry service remains an important transport connection for our community, and while reliability challenges still occur, there has been a significant improvement...

Viewpoint – Connecting people to the ocean

Tue, 26 May 2026

Next year Auckland will welcome back one of the great sporting events on the planet as The Ocean Race returns to our shores during its...

Mahurangi Matters, 25 May 2026 – Readers Letters

Tue, 26 May 2026

Surveillance Your article ‘Parking limits standardised’ (MM May 11) caused me a wry chuckle. It is, of course, laudable that Auckland Transport is seeking to...

Environment – A line in the sand – MHRS

Thu, 21 May 2026

For over 160 years, a modest line of rocks has stood between the Mangawhai headland (below the surf club) and Sentinel Rock. This historic breakwater...

History – Keeping the home fires burning

Thu, 21 May 2026

“Your local Patriotic Committee would appreciate your assistance!” With troops on active service in foreign lands, the war effort was in full swing back in...

Viewpoint – Council amalgamations

Thu, 21 May 2026

The government has given councils three months to submit voluntary proposals for the most radical reform of local government in three decades, which will merge...