Hibiscus Matters

At the recent public meeting in Red Beach, Auckland Transport made much of the technological bells and whistles that are being deployed for the trial...

Open process Linda Grant, Arkles Bay. Published July 19, 2017 There is no question that local board workshops should be open to the public and...

Council out of touch John Clements, Orewa. June 14, 2017 I note (HM June 1) that the Orewa call centre is moving to the Council’s...

What do you think of when you hear the phrase ‘good news’ – or ‘bad news’?These are terms that I frequently hear, usually in a...

At this time of year I’d normally head in to my local butcher to order a Christmas ham. A juicy, Kiwi grown ham brings back...

One of New Zealand’s favourite cooks, Dame Alison Holst, who lives in Orewa, has been writing a monthly column for Hibiscus Matters for six years....

Positive response Andrea Simpson, Gulf Harbour I’m feeling very positive after reading the story in your newspaper about Robyn Cotton, who wrote a book and...

Trucking good advice Allan Weeks, Ōrewa I’ve come to the conclusion that the biggest industry here on the Coast is trucks. My property looks across to...

High cost for stairs Barry Luckman, Army Bay (abridged) I read with concern in Hibiscus Matters, March 15 edition, that Auckland Council is to spend...

Value for money Marcia Krska, Stanmore Bay (abridged)I have a question relating to the piece regarding David Rankin being appointed CEO of Auckland Council’s property...