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Christmas kayak safety

By James Fitness, Canoe & Kayak Kayaks are a popular Christmas gift, especially on the Hibiscus Coast where the sea is around every corner. There...

Ōrewa ideal for obstacle course race

Organisers of the Ultimate Athlete in Ōrewa say competitors loved the course on the reserve and beach. The event involves racing through a series of...

Possible meth operation uncovered

Police have come across the hallmarks of a methamphetamine operation in Warkworth. The discovery was made as part of a search warrant underway this week...

Guides to keep den

Ōrewa Guide unit team leader Clare Grimwood says she was emotional at hearing the news that their battle to prevent the sale of their den...

Mayor proposes tough budget

Press releases drip-fed from Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown show that his 2023/24 budget proposal will seek a total rates increase of 4.66 percent. The total...

‘Phenomenal’ Christmas lunch response

An “absolutely phenomenal” response from the public and business community has ensured food on the table at this year’s free Christmas Day lunch in Ōrewa....

Happy Hearts

The move from early childhood education to mainstream schooling is being made just a little easier for young Kiwis thanks to something called a Transition...

Mowing Plus, Hibiscus Coast

Mowing Plus contractor Simon Sylvester says his business philosophy is simple: “Do the best job you can, and the rest will take care of itself”....

‘Miracle’ drug gives Josh new lease of life

Stanmore Bay personal trainer Josh Chase is continuing his campaign to raise funds for and build awareness of a drug that can dramatically improve the...

Hospice op shop on the hop

The Ōrewa Hospice Shop will move to a new location this week.  It may be just shifting just down the road, from the current location...