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Bears essential for Ukraine children

Knitters at Evelyn Page retirement village in Ōrewa have been busy making soft little bears to send to displaced children in Ukraine.  The village is...

A passion for pageants

A mutual love of sewing and vintage fashion ensured that Juanita Hernańdez of Ōrewa and Wainui’s Sandra Strickland became firm friends, after meeting at the...

More steps on zero waste journey

Wainui School is rapidly reducing its waste, thanks to Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste and, now, some deep trenches dug into a former long jump pit....

Houseplants galore at show

The Hibiscus Coast Orchid Society’s annual show in Ōrewa this month, for the first time, is not restricted to orchids alone. President Judy Murray says...

Library makes it easier to be green

Whangaparāoa Library is holding its first Green Clinic this month. The clinic, on September 11, will be a chance to learn about all things ‘green’...

Beach provides canvas for public poetry

Poets of all ages wrote their work on the sand of Ōrewa Beach to mark National Poetry Day, and potentially win $100 for best poem....

Unique Raiders team brings trophy home

A team that combines Hibiscus Coast Raiders U14 girls players with a large contingent from Northland proved a winning combination, in more ways than one....

Community urged to ‘keep pressure on’ as zoning changes submissions open

The strength of public feeling about changes that Auckland Council must make to residential zones on the Hibiscus Coast, now needs to be turned into...

Airport’s hopes grounded by Minister’s decision

Transport Minister Michael Wood has decided not to make a recommendation to the Governor General that would give North Shore Aero Club the powers it...

Hobbs Bay development plan to be publicly notified

More details about Hoppers Developments’ plans for its coastal Hobbs Bay Farm site in Gulf Harbour have emerged, with its resource consent application now lodged...