Opinions

Viewpoint – Keeping an eye on seniors

Mon, 15 Apr 2024

Like many of you, I enjoyed a stunning Easter break where the weather gods smiled favourably, so headed to the beach after an early trip...

Mahurangi Matters, 15 April 2024 – Readers Letters

Mon, 15 Apr 2024

Police presence When it comes to the “war on crime”, rhetoric often triumphs over facts. Johan Slabbert, Warkworth (NZ Herald, Apr 4) in decrying police...

Coastguard – ‘Winterising’ your boat

Thu, 11 Apr 2024

By the time you read this we will have our beloved Hibiscus Rescue 1 back in service.  It has been a long seven months since...

Viewpoint – Community gets results

Fri, 5 Apr 2024

Thanks goes out to you, the members of our Coast community and your tireless engagement in local political issues, making sure that your voice is...

Book Reviews – Tipping Point – Rush

Thu, 4 Apr 2024

Tipping Point by Dinuka McKenzie Tipping Point is the third book, and most recent, in a series about Detective Kate Miles. It is a blend...

Viewpoint – Why Auckland needs a future fund

Tue, 2 Apr 2024

Auckland Council must secure its long-term financial position. Local boards are having to compete for funding with whatever financial crisis the council happens to be...

Mahurangi Matters, 1 April 2024 – Off the Record

Tue, 2 Apr 2024

To all those naysayers who said Auckland Transport was wasting money putting in the seats at the end of Te Honohono ki Tai Road, eat...

Mahurangi Matters, 1 April 2024 – Readers Letters

Tue, 2 Apr 2024

East Coast-centric You are completely wrong in your editorial (MM Mar 18) to state that Mangawhai Beach is Kaipara’s premier surf beach. Dargaville’s Ripiro Beach...

Youth Voice – Putting service first

Wed, 27 Mar 2024

Just over a month ago, New Zealand lost an admired civic and community leader. Efeso Collins suddenly passed away just days after giving his maiden...

Viewpoint – Call to keep stadium

Fri, 22 Mar 2024

Urgent call to action. As this paper goes to digital and print delivery there is still time to put in a submission to the Council’s...

Viewpoint – A missing Asset Management Policy

Mon, 18 Mar 2024

Imagine pouring your hard-earned money into a jar for future expenses, only to have someone else decide how and when it’s spent, with no clear...

Mahurangi Matters, 18 March 2024 – Readers Letters

Mon, 18 Mar 2024

Lunches matter During my years of school visits around Kaipara ki Mahurangi (from Parakai to Wellsford) when the Ka Ora, Ka Ako – Healthy Lunches...