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Gardening – A touch of the tropics

Tue, 24 Oct 2023

I’ve been revelling in frangipani on the beautiful island of Bali, which has masses of frangipani planted along street verges, home gardens, overhanging resort pools...

Viewpoint – Playing your part

Tue, 24 Oct 2023

I have really enjoyed my first year on the Rodney Local Board, especially meeting so many of you. Unity and collaboration are the backbone of...

Mahurangi Matters, 23 October 2023 – Readers Letters

Tue, 24 Oct 2023

Island weka threat In the article headed, Strong feelings voiced on both sides of Kawau pest plan (MM Sept 25), it recorded that, ‘The fact...

Viewpoint – ‘Oliver’s office’ open 

Thu, 19 Oct 2023

Although my family and I have lived on the Hibiscus Coast for many years, there is never a day that goes by that I don’t...

Viewpoint – Unexpected challenges

Wed, 11 Oct 2023

Speed bumps, potholes and speed limits – these are the three key topics that got me elected as a representative of the people. As a...

Mahurangi Matters, 9 October 2023 – Off the Record

Wed, 11 Oct 2023

Crash course Rodney Local Board members were all ears when Matakana Community Group appeared at its September meeting to explain about plans for a pump...

Mahurangi Matters, 9 October 2023 – Readers Letters

Wed, 11 Oct 2023

Kawau powder keg There seems to be some misunderstandings about the impacts of wallabies and possums on Kawau Island regarding fire risk.    As it stands,...

Youth voice – ‘Culture of courage’ may change stats

Thu, 5 Oct 2023

Did you know that NZ unfortunately ranks among the countries with the highest incidence of bullying? Shockingly, 32 percent of NZ students report experiencing bullying...

Viewpoint – Ferry frustrations

Mon, 2 Oct 2023

It’s been a terribly disappointing and extremely frustrating few months for Coast residents regarding the Gulf Harbour ferry service. There have been three public meetings...

Coastguard – Vessel refit a big focus

Mon, 2 Oct 2023

It’s been a wet and very windy year so Coastguard activity on the water has been less than normal. Our Coastguard Hibiscus crew has used...

Book Reviews – None of this is True – Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night

Mon, 25 Sep 2023

None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell Alix is a popular London podcaster, living a seemingly golden life with her successful husband and two...

Open debate and the contestable forums

Mon, 25 Sep 2023

I recently viewed the documentary movie River of Freedom. It is a powerful presentation of the lead-up and the days of the Wellington demonstration. I...