Opinions

Viewpoint – Fighting the barrage

Mon, 7 Apr 2025

I’m drafting this Viewpoint article while riding in comfort on the Gulf Harbour ferry service, reminding myself how lucky I am to call myself a...

Mangawhai Focus, 7 April 2025 – Readers Letters

Mon, 7 Apr 2025

Mangawhai festival Having been to most wine and food festivals held opposite Mangawhai Beach School, I was looking forward to it being held again. A...

Fishing – Change of season, change of tactics

Mon, 7 Apr 2025

Spring, with its snapper workup action, and autumn with the fish heading in the deeper water, are my favourite times to target our most iconic...

Viewpoint – Environmental Challenges

Mon, 7 Apr 2025

Kia ora tatou. Environmental issues are certainly to the fore as I write this article, none more pressing than the Fast Track Bream Bay sand...

Mangawhai Focus, 7 April 2025, Reader’s Letters

Mon, 7 Apr 2025

Mangawhai festival Having been to most wine and food festivals held opposite Mangawhai Beach School, I was looking forward to it being held again. A...

Viewpoint – Intertidal shellfish review

Mon, 31 Mar 2025

We are blessed to be living in the Mahurangi region with a beautiful big blue backyard on our doorstep. Once again we have seen a...

Mahurangi Matters, 31 March 2025 – Off the Record

Mon, 31 Mar 2025

Matakana maverick Living up to the stereotype of an entitled SUV owner, the driver of this ‘Omaha tractor’ could’ve used one space, but apparently needed...

Mahurangi Matters, 31 March 2025 – Readers Letters

Mon, 31 Mar 2025

No free lunch We had golden syrup sandwiches until we were sick of them. But what else was there for a 1920s school pupil? Christopher...

Viewpoint – Green and blue

Mon, 24 Mar 2025

Our green and blue areas on the Hibiscus Coast are special. They include Auckland Council parks, reserves and coastal esplanade areas as well as privately...

History – Somners – Waipu’s largest firm

Mon, 24 Mar 2025

Today, the legacy of Somner and Sons Ltd is largely forgotten except for the voluntary work they donated to the community in the building of...

Viewpoint – Priceless volunteers

Mon, 24 Mar 2025

We have many volunteers in our community. In fact, in all truth, our communities would not function without our often unsung heroes who volunteer their...

Viewpoint – Empowering local boards

Mon, 17 Mar 2025

With it being an election year I am receiving queries asking what is the difference between the role of a Local Board member compared to...