Local Matters

Tiamara Williams A new screening service that uses bio-magnetic scanning to diagnose health problems is being launched in Golf Road, Warkworth this month. Marvel Health,...

The Mangawhai waste-water treatment plant. The Kaipara District Council (KDC) is floating a proposal to its communities to share the cost of drinking and wastewater...

Auckland Transport released new drone footage late last month, which it says shows significant progress on the Matakana link road. Over 333 truck and trailer...

Frans discovered he had an endless supply of horse tales to tell. When Maungaturoto farrier Frans Jansen decided to write a book about his experiences...

Ones to watch, from left, Loki Dove, Dillon Genet, and Connor Benest. Loki Dove, Connor Benest and Dillon Genet of Snells Beach have been selected...

Some community groups are able to get reduced or even free hire fees at eight rural halls thanks to a $10,000 subsidy fund from Rodney...

Free feline desexing and microchipping is being offered to cat owners who live in two rural areas on the west and east coasts in a...

Tania Rupapera Unity Collection, a gallery of Maori art, design and fashion, has made an impact on the Matakana community since opening late last year....

Nick McLennan In the coming weeks, Mahurangi Presbyterian Church will start construction of $10.5 million community and activity centre on Mansel Drive, Warkworth. The centre...

Personal experience prompted Forrest Axford to embark on his marathon bike ride. Former Mahurangi College student Forrest Axford embarked on a 3000km bike ride from...