Opinions

Book Reviews – Annie Leibovitz : Portraits 2005-2016

Wed, 12 May 2021

In this new collection, Annie Leibovitz, one of the most important photographers of our time,  has selected 150 of her portraits of the most  influential...

Book Reviews – Classic Planes

Wed, 12 May 2021

Classic Planesby Ivor Wilkins New Zealand has long held a passion for its aviation history – the bravado, ingenuity and trailblazing spirit says a lot...

Mahurangi Matters, 29 November 2017 – Readers Letters

Wed, 12 May 2021

We remember Reading the Mahurangi Matters article about Council corruption (localmatters.co.nz) made me shiver.It said: “Mrs Webster also made it clear that she was not...

Fishing – Holiday fish biting

Wed, 12 May 2021

Local fishers are catching good sizes and numbers of snapper from just about every depth in Whangaparaoa Bay and the crews that are heading out...

Mahurangi Matters, 15 November 2017 – Off the Record

Wed, 12 May 2021

Kowhai Festival Great Debate Hayley Holt was among the star performers the Kowhai Festival Great Debate, making the case that ‘Brutal honesty is the best...

Our Opinion – Out with the old

Wed, 12 May 2021

Recent celebrations on the Hibiscus Coast indicate that Halloween is growing in popularity with families with young children and that even Guy Fawkes has its...

Coastguard – Meet the team

Wed, 12 May 2021

How often do you see those white and orange boats on the water and ask yourself, ‘I wonder what that’s all about?’ Well, here’s an...

Viewpoint – Playing field not level

Wed, 12 May 2021

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board made their final decision to adopt the Local Board Plan at their business meeting on the October 18 so...

Fishing – Giving kayak fishing a go?

Wed, 12 May 2021

Since the beginning of time, man has been fishing from canoe and small craft. In modern times kayak fishing has developed into a large part...

Your Opinion – Hibiscus Matters November 2017

Wed, 12 May 2021

Pot calls kettle black Faye Brea, Gulf Harbour (abridged). Published November 15, 2017 Good on you re the editorial re plastic (HM October 18) –...

Viewpoint – One year in office

Wed, 12 May 2021

Last month marked one year since I was elected Mayor of Auckland. It has been a great year and a great privilege to serve the...

Fishing – Finding a good spot

Wed, 12 May 2021

November typically heralds the beginning of the spawning season with warming sea temperatures, a mass influx of fish of many species with the buzz around...