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Market slows after explosive growth
Whatever goes up must come down, though anyone witnessing the explosion in NZ property prices in recent years could be forgiven for doubting that old...

New Fisheries Bill unclear and secretive, opponents say
Environmental, fishing and marine conservation groups have joined forces to fight part of a new Fisheries Amendment Bill, which they claim favours the commercial sector...

Folk returns to Whangateau
The high energy of five talented musicians will be on stage at the Whangateau Hall on Saturday July 2. T-Bone, a Wellington-based folk band, has...

Matariki launched in Matakana
A special invitation-only screening of Whina will be held at the Matakana Cinemas on June 22, on the eve of Aotearoa’s first Matariki holiday. The...

Set to sizzle at Whangateau
The Smoke on the Coast barbecue competition is returning to Whangateau Holiday Park on Matariki Weekend, June 24 and 25. Organiser Derrick Paull says Covid...

Minister yet to respond to calls for scallop ban extension
Organisations hoping to persuade Fisheries Minister David Parker to extend a recent partial ban on scallop fishing to the whole Hauraki Gulf are frustrated at...

Puhoi pests targeted by new landcare group
Puhoi has become the latest community to take on the problem of predator pests, with the formation of a new Puhoi Landcare group that held...

Foster parents needed for new mums and babies
A new fostering programme that puts a baby’s mother, as well as her child, under the care of foster parents has been initiated by North...

New motorway opening stalled in slow lane
There is still no indication when the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway will open, but it definitely won’t be next month. A Waka Kotahi spokesperson says...

Local charity offers relief from grief and a chance to share
Nothing can prepare anyone for the trials of grief and trauma, but self-care and sharing your experience with those who understand can help to ease...