Opinions

Viewpoint – Getting on with Business

Mon, 9 Mar 2026

I hope that you all had a relaxing and enjoyable time with family and friends over the holiday break. As we head into 2026, I...

Viewpoint – Growth applies pressure

Mon, 9 Mar 2026

As a proud member of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, I have watched our area grow and transform before my eyes. Families are arriving...

Viewpoint – Excluded Rodney from CRL charge

Mon, 2 Mar 2026

Ratepayers in Rodney should not be required to fund the operating costs of the City Rail Link. This is not an argument against this project,...

Mahurangi Matters, 2 March 2026 – Readers Letters

Mon, 2 Mar 2026

Bookings backwards It has come to my attention that future bookings of Auckland Council venues, including the old Masonic Hall, Shoesmith Hall and Warkworth Town...

Mangawhai Focus, 23 February 2026 – Reader’s Letter

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Opportunity flagged The Waitangi commemoration on the morning of Friday February 6, at the Mangawhai Museum precinct, was well worth attending. A mihi by Hannah...

Viewpoint – Reforms roll out at pace

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Based on late 2025 Central Government announcements and planning for 2026, local government is facing a major structural transformation aimed at reducing costs, improving efficiency...

Fishing – Anchovies – a catalyst for top action

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

he Bream Bay-Hauraki Gulf region is a legendary destination for Kiwi anglers at this time of the year, offering some of the best snapper and...

Arts – What’s on with the Arts Festival

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Looking to venture out of the Coast, then check out the Auckland Arts Festival this March. Aucklanders are starting to feel the buzz of the...

Viewpoint – Working as your representative

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

As it’s my first time sharing a viewpoint in the amazing Hibiscus Matters, I thought it would be great to share a little more about...

Viewpoint – Connection and care for all

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

I hope everyone has had time to connect with friends and families over the summer. As we look toward the future, it is clear that...

Mahurangi Matters, 16 February_ Readers Letters

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Snells dog ban OMG he is at it again (Resident barks back at dog rules, MM Feb 2) The story revolves around one bit of...

Mangawhai Focus, 9 February 2026 – Reader’s Letters

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

Extended readership Hi Mangawhai Focus team, I am writing to you from Duesseldorf, Germany – around 19000 kilometres away. I wanted to start by saying...