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Local Folk – Pam Eede

Pam Eede Pam Eede, 85, was a founding member of the Sandspit Residents and Ratepayers Association and the first woman Commodore of the Sandspit Yacht...

Anti-ageing compound shows promise

Tru Niagen is distributed from a 2000sqm warehouse on Omaha Flats Road. Pictured, Matakana Health director Kevin Glucina. A Matakana firm has the exclusive rights...

Kiwi on the cards for Tamahunga?

Up to 30 wild kiwi could be making a return to Mount Tamahunga as early as next May, the annual meeting of Matakana Community Group...

Covid challenges fire crew

Matakana Chief Fire Officer Peter Guild presenting the Whittaker Trophy to Rochelle Paice at the brigade’s recent honours night. Covid-19 was the main challenge for Matakana...

Aid for military

Current and former military personnel and their families who are facing financial hardship in the wake of Covid-19, are eligible to apply for assistance. The...

Water tanker prices to go up

During the 2019-2020 dry season, Auckland Council and Watercare sent milk tankers to provide fill ups for water carriers. Watercare will increase its charges to...

Winner drawn for Lions raffle

From left, David Scott, winner Christine Kerkvliet and Graham Mentzer. Algies Bay’s Christine Kerkvliet has won the $2000 cash prezzy card prize from this year’s...

Police appeal for witnesses to Warkworth crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash in Warkworth on Sunday, November 22. The vehicle involved was travelling down Neville Street before crashing...

Bush project protects Wellsford kauri

The redeveloped bush is expected to be reopen to the public in March 2021. Work started last week to preserve thriving stands of kauri in...

Twice the blessing for Tiritiri Matangi takahē

Tiritiri Matangi Island has had breeding takahē since 1992. The Department of Conservation is proud of its Tiritiri Matangi takahē after one its breeding pair,...