Opinions

Mahurangi Matters, 6 July 2026 – Readers Letters

Tue, 7 Jul 2026

Moth plant thanks I wonder if you wouldn’t mind giving a shout out to Tim Armitage, from Restore Rodney East. Following my letter on the...

Viewpoint – Local voices matter

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

By the time you read this, many in our community will have already given feedback on the future of councils in Northland. Central government is...

Viewpoint – Help shape the future of our community

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

As chair of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, one of the most important responsibilities I have is ensuring our community’s voice is reflected in...

Our Opinion – What the Conservation Amendment Bill could mean for the Coast

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

The Government’s Conservation Amendment Bill is the biggest overhaul of conservation law in nearly 40 years, and maps recently released by conservation group Forest &...

Viewpoint – Where does the money go?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Every year, Rodney residents open their rates bills and are asked to pay more to help fund Auckland’s growing needs. We are told our rates...

Mahurangi Matters, 22 June 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Quarry support So the Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust (NMST) is at it again – supporting the Matakana quarry expansion (MM Jun 8). This is undermining...

Viewpoint – Budget 2026 delivers for Northland

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Budget 2026 is focused on addressing foundational challenges and positioning New Zealand for a successful future. The central aim is to strengthen the basics while...

Viewpoint – Moments of connection

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Like many local parents, I’ve been feeling the effects of winter starting to settle in and there comes a time when everyone needs a change...

Viewpoint – Plan needs public input

Mon, 8 Jun 2026

Well here we are again. Time for an update and a look at progress from your local board representative. I am sinking into the role...

Mahurangi Matters, 8 June 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 8 Jun 2026

Indeed embarrassing The Rodney Local Board hit a new low with its unsuccessful attempt to remove the word Pākehā and rewrite a 200-year-old partnership (MM...

Arts – Knit and weave connections at The Button Factory

Wed, 3 Jun 2026

An initiative that started 10 years ago at the Whangaparāoa Library has made its way to Auckland’s CBD. On Thursday, June 4, Claire Conza, founder...

Viewpoint – Ferry has potential if supported

Tue, 2 Jun 2026

The Gulf Harbour ferry service remains an important transport connection for our community, and while reliability challenges still occur, there has been a significant improvement...