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Wrestler primed for Olympics
Dairy Flat wrestler Brahm Richards is making sure he is fully prepared for next year’s Olympic Games, after he was selected by the NZ Wrestling...
Colourful cultures attract crowd to Orewa Beach
The Asian Food & Cultural Festival, held on Saturday, November 21, is establishing itself as a crowd favourite in Orewa. It is the second time...
Dog walking times change
Summer dog rules came into force today (December 1). Auckland Council’s animal management manager Sarah Anderson said time and season rules are used at popular...
Sweet Appreciation – Barbara Carpenter
Barbara Carpenter Congratulations to Barbara Carpenter, of Snells Beach, who is a recipient of a gift basket from Chocolate Brown. Barbara was nominated by Diane...
Community digs deep to bring Christmas cheer
Sarah Davis wants all children to enjoy the magic of Christmas. The growing pile of gifts under the tree in the Mahurangi Matters office proves...
NAG exposes naked truth on Rodney roads
NAG spokesperson Maury Purdy says the more people are aware, the more pressure there is for reform. Northern Action Group (NAG) took a new tack...
Rodney electorate boundary proposal prompts backlash
Greg Sayers, Beth Houlbrooke, Danielle Hancock A move by Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers to get Auckland Council to look into altering the Rodney Local Board...
Iwi tells hearing, Dome landfill threatens health of whenua
Mr Hohneck said the views of his iwi on the landfill needed to be heard. Commissioners were last week told that if a landfill polluted...
Trust blasts critics after commissioners deny wharf consent
A photograph of the original wharf, which fell into disrepair and was dismantled in the 1950s. The Mangawhai Historic Wharf Trust has launched a stinging...
College house up for auction
Mr Vaughan says it’s a “high end” tiny house constructed to an exceptional standard. Year 13 students at Mahurangi College are putting the finishing touches...
