Local Matters

Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers has channelled his frustration with Auckland Council’s lack of action in solving Auckland’s housing crisis into writing a book. His self-published...

Roger Handley Riding from Tutukaka to Tauranga on a jetski is something that two Stanmore Bay men see as an exciting challenge, although both say...

Bus and ferry fares will go up from February 10, which will have an impact on local commuters. Auckland Transport (AT) reviews fares each year...

Police are investigating the willful damage of three native trees in Gulf Harbour, which appears to be an attempt to improve views of the marina....

With local body elections coming up later this year, it seems several of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board remain undecided as to whether or...

Solutions to problems that are muddying Auckland’s waterways are the subject of work within Auckland Council, Watercare and Auckland Transport (AT) that is taking a...

A career as a marine biologist and scuba diver flowed on into teaching science and biology for Arkles Bay resident Sam Stammers. In her college...

Gaye and Willem Bessem-Hazlewood won the Auckland Dance Sport Spirit of Sportsmanship trophy last November. They are sharing their love of dance with the community....

This is the year that Dairy Flat sculptor Gregory James has taken a leap of faith and become a fulltime artist. It’s something that his...

There has been a childcare centre based at the villa at 26 Brixton Road, Manly for around 30 years, which has given the place a...