Local Matters

O’Connor Planning Consultants director Burnette Macnicol has more than 15 years of planning experience, is an accredited hearings commissioner, lives locally and loves the outdoors....

Glasshape is a Warkworth company with an international reputation. Founded in 1986, it focuses on the design, manufacturing and supply of specialist glass solutions from...

Plunket is organising a Halloween disco in Orewa suitable for “all your little horrors”. Pictured are members of the organising committee with children from the...

After 25 years, iconic Dome Valley store Frog Pool Farm is expanding to Wellsford to open a showroom full of classic furniture.Susan Speedy started the...

After helping establish a number of iconic cafes in the region, Wax Jackson (pictured) and Rachael Aitken have returned to Leigh to bring fresh fish...

After starting a string of bars and restaurants in Auckland and abroad, Evan King is opening The Wood Street Freehouse in Mangawhai this month.Based in...

A couple with more than 20 years experience in restaurants worldwide is bringing a much-needed boost to Warkworth dining with the opening of Wharf Street...

Rodney MP Mark Mitchell officially opened the Puhoi Organic Distillery this month and then accepted a sample of the new product from distillery owner/operator Alex...

A decision made by Auckland Council’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee today (October 13) will see the current year-round ban on set netting in Arkles Bay...

Council set netting decision slammed as ‘dangerous’ and ‘irresponsible’ Albany Ward councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker have labelled the Auckland Council’s Regulatory and Bylaws...