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High tea celebrates bakers
A High Tea with all the trimmings seems like the perfect opportunity to hear from some inspirational speakers, while raising funds for Red Beach dementia...
High powered walkabout for Orewa town centre
Around 14 Auckland Council and Auckland Transport representatives took a look at maintenance in Orewa’s public areas for themselves last week. Pictured, from left are...
Homestead takes shape as useful community facility
The old barn at Stoney Homestead has been completely rebuilt – a process that took more than a year. New homes and shops are not...
Leaving a legacy carvings valued by Whangaparaoa School
Traditional Maori carvings that are being created for Whangaparaoa School will bring a unique cultural element to the Hibiscus Coast that, until now, has been...
Nautilus repairs impact on Orewa town centre
The company charged with project managing remedial work on the Nautilus has not given up hope of being able to use Orewa Library car park...
Outing for Manly first response van
The Manly Fire Brigade’s volunteer fire fighters are often first on the scene for medical, as well as fire, emergencies on the Coast and the latest...
College heads to Parliament
Students Julia Caulfield, Destiny Harema, Mitchell Sterling and Jedd Blenner-Hassett with social studies teacher Charlotte Gipps. A group of 28 students from Mahurangi College is...
Dramatic start to surf lifesaving season
Severe injuries, a cardiac arrest and a missing jet ski driver all had to be dealt with by Omaha lifeguards on Labour Weekend, but thankfully...
Kindy forges museum link
Children at Warkworth Kindergarten have embarked on a one-year partnership with Warkworth District Museum, aimed at deepening their appreciation of local history. The Historic Warkworth...
Matakana bridge funding hits snag
There are already major concerns about the safety of the temporary pedestrian walkway on the Leigh Road bridge in Matakana. The Matakana Coast Trail Trust...
