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Book Reviews – A Language of Dragons – The Last Light Over Olso

Fri, 24 Jan 2025

A Language Of Dragons by S.F. Williamson S.F. Williamson’s debut young adult novel was an addictive read. A dark academia fantasy, where dragon and humans...

Viewpoint – Time to change the framework

Mon, 20 Jan 2025

In the year 2025, the ratepayers are still alive after being strong-armed into a council that was to be the model for all the other...

Spectators served

Mon, 20 Jan 2025

Tennis fans who missed out on front row seats for the recent ASB Classic should maybe consider heading to Matakana Tennis Club, where they clearly...

Mahurangi Matters, 20 January 2025 – Readers Letters

Mon, 20 Jan 2025

Jetty concerns I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed construction of a 20.2-metre long timber jetty, 10-metre long gangway, and floating pontoon...

We Say – A time to say “thanks” to an awesome behind the scenes team

Mon, 6 Jan 2025

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and that is also true of a community newspaper! Mahurangi Matters has great staff behind...

Viewpoint – The slow erosion of democracy

Mon, 6 Jan 2025

Why do councils feel so different from the old days? Why do they seem so much more impersonal? Back in the day, elected councillors were...

Mahurangi Matters, 20 December 2024 – Off the Record

Mon, 6 Jan 2025

Sleighed it We’re used to seeing letterboxes festooned with decorations in the run-up to the holidays, but confess this is the first time we’ve seen...

Mahurangi Matters, 20 December 2024 – Readers Letters

Mon, 6 Jan 2025

Brick Bay without the bang Greetings everyone from Brick Bay. As you plan your celebrations to welcome in the New Year, and leave 2024 well...

We Say – Celebrations premature

Mon, 6 Jan 2025

Mahurangi Matters copped some criticism from One Mahurangi Business Association (OM) recently for reporting the Watercare pipeline decision (online on December 12) without giving it...

Youth Voice – Shining Christmas hope on community

Wed, 18 Dec 2024

Christmas is fast approaching and with it comes the familiar sights, sounds, and traditions of the season. We’ll brace ourselves for the usual corny Christmas...

Viewpoint – Building on momentum in the new year

Mon, 16 Dec 2024

As we celebrate the festive season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you all for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year....

Book Reviews – An Island to Oneself – The Lighthouse Secret

Sat, 14 Dec 2024

An Island to Oneself, by Tom Neale This is the author’s true story about the time he spent living alone on a small Pacific island,...