Hibiscus Matters

Seawall costs shock Michael Lewis, Orewa. Knowing how the Council works in mysterious ways, I was still shocked to see the cost of its resource...

Unbelievable cost John Simons, Orewa. Published April 1, 2018. Hibiscus Matters’ March 14 issue reports costs involved to date for Council to seek resource consent...

Free not easy Reuben Tylor, Orewa. Published March 1, 2018 At first light I go for my morning walk through Arundel Reserve. This morning there...

 Wonderful Whanga S Swallow, Manly. Published December 13, 2017 What an interesting and versatile area we live in, almost in our own little world! Reading...

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...

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

I returned from holiday last week to the welcome news that Countdown, followed by New World will, in response to consumer demand, be plastic bag...

Penlink alternatives Victoria Egli, Stanmore Bay. Published October 18, 2017 The post-election edition of Hibiscus Matters reminded me that coasties are still in favour of...

Voter turnout in New Zealand elections is woeful but there are signs that a stronger showing by Labour could get more people out on polling...

Tracey first Trevor Lyndon, Red Beach (abridged). Published August 16, 2017 Regardless of all the efforts to get Penlink built and the Hill Street intersection...