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Government brings fire dispute back to table

Further protests by local career firefighters were called off this month as the parties work with central Government towards a possible settlement. The November strikes...

Parade prepares to sleigh Ōrewa crowds

Local businesses are getting into the festive spirit, preparing to take part in the annual Ōrewa Santa Parade on November 26. Organisers Destination Ōrewa Beach...

Tennis club serves 70 years

As Whangaparāoa Tennis Club looks back, as it celebrates its 70th anniversary this month, it is also looking ahead, hoping to finally achieve its aim...

Council considers how to fill budget hole

Auckland Council’s Governing Body held an Extraordinary Meeting last week to discuss the current financial projections of the council group as part of its Annual...

Cats threaten ecological areas

Environmental group Friends of Okura Bush (FOOB) is seeing a worrying number of domestic cats in live catch traps. In 10 months, 13 cats, (five...

Gumboot cars rally for Gumboot Friday

A total of 55 cars from privately owned fire trucks to Minis travelled in convoy from Auckland to Wellsford to raise money for Gumboot Friday....

Things look rosy for garden show 

Anyone who loves plants and gardening should put the upcoming Hibiscus Coast Garden Club show, to be held in Manly, in their diary. As well...

Ōrewa arrest thanks to watchful community

Fleet-footed Police officers went the extra mile, following an alleged offender through several Ōrewa properties recently in order to apprehend him. Shortly before 5pm on...

Weaving looms large at Estuary Arts

Woven works that include scarves and shawls, cushions, tapestry and even a dog collar are on display at Estuary Arts Centre until November 27. Everything...

Not the end for Mr Taco

There was a lot of disappointment expressed on social media when this Ōrewa restaurant, Mr Taco, closed at the end of last month because it...