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Pass on your knowledge before passing on
Let’s face it, none of us are getting out of here alive, so live your life to its fullest. However, one of the most important...
Raiders upgrade hopes continue
Going into their game against the Otara Scorpions on June 26, Hibiscus Coast Raiders were already assured of a chance of promotion from the Fox...
Albertland short story winner: Save our Chip Shop
This story was written for the Wellsford Library Reimagine Albertland short story writing competition. It took first place in the adult category. Save our Chip...
Midwinter Christmas feeds people in need
A Midwinter Christmas dinner, held in Millwater last month, raised more than $1600 for local food charities (HM May 19). The event replaced the Swimarathon...
Mangawhai Beach growth fuels school expansion
Several local contractors chipped in for the building. Smaller traditional classes have been retained but the building design can accommodate a “modern learning environment” style...
Kids’ market earns big tick
A recent market where all the stalls were run by children (HM June 16) was so successful that another one is in the pipeline. A...
Quilters spreading the warmth
Love, warmth and comfort is something every hospice patient needs, and that is exactly what goes into each of the 200 quilts made for Harbour...
Amateur artists put on show
An exhibition of paintings by a group of amateur artists will be on show at the Whangaparāoa Library from July 26 to August 8. The...
Theft a blow for Men’s Shed
A garage used for storage by the charity Hibiscus Men’s Shed was broken into recently and an important piece of kit taken. Burglars used a...
Sporting honours awarded in Kaipara
From left, Peter Montgomery, Sam Adams, Jordon Thomas, Josh Clayden, Ray Barnes, Peter Hudson and George Swift (front). Kaipara Flats Sports Club held its annual...