Opinions

Viewpoint – Backbone of the community

Mon, 23 Sep 2024

Recently, we learned that there are no pest free plans happening on our local beaches and it has highlighted the importance of work being done...

Viewpoint – Rodney issues identified

Mon, 16 Sep 2024

It is quite liberating to have announced that I will be retiring from the Local Board at the end of this term. Trying to find...

Mahurangi Matters, 16 September – Off the Record

Mon, 16 Sep 2024

Posts like this remind us that we do still live in the country. We hope this particular little piggy made his way home. Mind-blowing We...

Mahurangi Matters, 16 September – Readers Letters

Mon, 16 Sep 2024

Homebuilders must stay Where is our local Minister Chris Penk when you need him – busy trying to fix Penlink? The decision to cut government...

Our opinion – A fond farewell

Fri, 13 Sep 2024

After 17 years with Hibiscus Matters I am off to some new adventures.  Being editor of a community newspaper has been busy, challenging and rewarding. ...

Cuisine – Biscoff truffle balls

Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Looking for the perfect party treat? You’ve come to the right place – these truffles are divine. Biscoff spread and biscuits are available at local...

Youth voice – The value of newspapers

Tue, 10 Sep 2024

In today’s digital age, where TikTok and Instagram play a big part as sources of “news”, it might surprise you to learn that many young...

Viewpoint – Coast concerns

Mon, 9 Sep 2024

A few months ago I was appointed to a steering group which included the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Alexis Popplebaum, Upper Harbour Local...

Viewpoint – Condescending to Māori

Tue, 3 Sep 2024

In 2020/21 I helped organise a petition to challenge council’s decision to establish a Māori ward. It received tremendous support and we easily passed the...

Mahurangi Matters, 2 September 2024 – Readers Letters

Tue, 3 Sep 2024

Devastating loss This is totally unbelievable (MM Sept 16). Homebuilders and their amazing staff have been an essential part of Warkworth community support for years....

Viewpoint – Thumbs up from surfer Wayne

Fri, 23 Aug 2024

It’s well known that I’m a keen surfer, so when I was approached about supporting a new surf park in Dairy Flat (HM August 12),...

Book Reviews – My My! ABBA Through the Ages – Funny Story

Wed, 21 Aug 2024

My My! ABBA Through the Ages By Giles Smith It wouldn’t really matter whether you are a die-hard ABBA fan or not, you are likely...