Local Matters

Orewa’s new tsunami sirens were tested for a second time last week. Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) general manager Kate Crawford said the sirens were activated...

The lower cost fee for connecting to the public water network was announced last month. At this stage it is for Whangaparaoa residents only and...

Catherine Smith receives her medal from Mike McAulay.  Awards recognising long service with the St John ambulance service were presented in Silverdale on November 14....

Whangaparaoa MP Mark Mitchell, centre, with members of Silverdale volunteer Fire Brigade that were awarded their long service and good conduct medals for 14 years...

Whangaparaoa College School student Madison Blackburn (Downs), aged 16, was awarded a top prize of ‘Overall Merit Award’ at a Blue Light Camp in Auckland,...

The local art community supported the recent Hibiscus & Bays Art exhibition and awards in large numbers. More than 150 people attended a celebratory award...

The derelict interior of Waiwera Thermal Resort will become a set for the international cast of Netflix production Cowboy Bebop next week. Waiwera residents received...

Wayne Pienaar’s passion for rocks, fossils and collecting in general seems to have passed down to his sons, Silverdale School students Eli and Leo. The...

If you get your hair and beauty treatments locally, it seems you are in good hands. Three local salons recently won national awards: Megan Bowyer,...

Pet owners who are keen to adopt a more back-to-basics health care regime for their dog or cat may find what they are looking for...