Opinions

Viewpoint – Consent issues targeted

Fri, 8 Jan 2016

The ‘loopy’ rules and regulations New Zealanders have to jump through on a daily basis are a waste of time and money. This is why,...

Viewpoint – Warning blast needed

Wed, 6 Jan 2016

Twelve emergency evacuation sirens originally planned for Orewa and Whangaparaoa in 2013 have never been installed with Auckland Council now preferring to rely upon radio...

Viewpoint – Managing growth

Wed, 6 Jan 2016

The biggest factor facing the Auckland Council and Rodney is growth. Auckland’s population in the 2014-2015 year grew by 43,500. We have had an extra...

Coastguard – Waving not enough

Sun, 3 Jan 2016

We’re well into the summer season, and the word from the local Coastguard units is that boaties are really taking the safety message on board:...

Must be Christmas

Wed, 16 Dec 2015

Another year has hurtled by with its fair share of highlights. Our community newspaper is continuing to grow (up by a total of 20 pages...

Community input valued

Wed, 16 Dec 2015

The good work from so many community minded people on the Hibiscus Coast is inspiring. We live in a beautiful place deserving of our care...

Hibiscus Matters letters – December 2015

Wed, 2 Dec 2015

More pressure needed No Roundup please Volunteer ranks thin Against spraying Terrible tailback Making an entrance Not engaged Good luck Silverdale Happy fisher Happy fisher...

Sport – Building enthusiasm for sport

Wed, 2 Dec 2015

The so-called ‘obesity epidemic’ is well publicised and many reasons are highlighted as issues to solve. Among these is the need to encourage young people...

Your Opinion – Hibiscus Matters November 2015

Thu, 5 Nov 2015

The Forgotten Road Straw mystery solved ‘Wall’ appreciated No to set nets Orewa’s potential Vital contribution Paywave – no thanks   Paywave – no thanks...

Sport – Technology in sport

Wed, 4 Nov 2015

Access to goods, services, entertainment and information through laptops, phones and tablets is having an increasing impact on sport. Recent data highlights that individual sports,...

Sport – Going green

Wed, 9 Sep 2015

Harbour Sport’s Green Prescription Programme is a nationwide initiative that motivates sedentary adults to become active. Patients that would benefit from an exercise programme are...

Sport – Unsung heroes of sport

Fri, 5 Jun 2015

The job often goes unrewarded. It can be difficult, you must be able to bring control to chaos, understand fairness, promote safety and encourage good...