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Retirement village terms under microscope

With seven retirement villages on the Hibiscus Coast, and at least two more planned, a recent report by Consumer NZ into the contracts offered by...

Council seeks views on proposed Mangawhai library

Kaipara District councillors will attend the Mangawhai Tavern Market this Saturday, March 20, seeking the public’s view on a proposed new library. Kaipara District Council...

Barriers part of Dome safety

The new wire rope barrier will mimic the one installed by Sheepworld. NZ Transport Agency has started installing another 2.2kms of flexible wire rope barrier...

Variety show promises plenty of razzmatazz

Kelly Lim Harris and Karl Perigo will contribute to the fun at the Royal Variety Show. New Zealand’s leading provider of daytime concerts for seniors...

Junior hockey registrations open

Junior hockey is played Saturday mornings. Junior hockey players have a season to look forward to thanks to a new committee that put its hand...

Debtfix challenges gender stereotypes

Mahurangi-based debt-resolution service Debtfix used International Women’s Day earlier this month to challenge negative gender stereotypes related to managing finances. “The numbers show women are...

Peninsula rabbits bounce back

Further to our story on rabbits in Gulf Harbour last issue (HM March 17), further information was supplied recently by Auckland Council: Auckland Council’s regional...

Whangaparāoa wastewater included in Covid-19 tests

Machines have been out and about on the Hibiscus Coast taking sewage samples and analysing them to see whether the Covid-19 virus is present. The...

Old Boys swap boots for tyres with new Raiders car club

The Hibiscus Coast Raiders rugby league club is spreading its social wings with the formation of a new car group for members and friends. Club...

Memories flood in as boat club reflects on 50 years

The all-tide ramp is getting more use as residential areas around Stillwater grow, putting the squeeze on parking. Member Hilton Markwick sorts through the old...