Local Matters

Community representatives celebrate success at the sod-turning ceremony for the Matakana link road. Senior Government and Auckland Council representatives heaped praise on the efforts of...

Publicity for Boathouse Bay says the development embraces the “true meaning of beachside”, but critics say it’s too close to the ocean. The developer of...

The stunning east and western coastlines and rolling rural landscape from Puhoi to Waipu provide inspiring backdrops for some of New Zealand’s leading architects and...

The Mangawhai Wastewater Treatment plant recycles water to irrigate farmland. Kaipara District Council is upgrading the Mangawhai Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet increased demand from...

Rodney-based Kiel Marshall Builders have received 20 enquiries a day since new rules were announced. Rodney builder Kiel Marshall has a few ideas for unconsented...

Steffan Meyer shows off the house that costs nothing. A Snells Beach real estate agent has got a deal for you: buy the land and...

From left, John Honeycombe and Karyn Graham of Matakana Persimmons, and Mahurangi Matters media consultant Ken Lawson. From left, Dr Kevin Glucina of Matakana Health,...

Auckland Council has brought in changes to its fee structure for consents and licences in a bid to make it easier for customers to budget...

Bruce Campbell, right, has designs on the north Rodney residential market after relocating from Orewa. Despite an expected downturn, architectural designer Bruce Campbell says work...

Restoration of The Warkworth Hotel has taken about six months longer than expected. Project director Dave Stott says the hotel will retain its historic character....