Local Matters

Grant Henderson tries out the seat he made. An enthusiastic response to two planter box seats placed outside the Warkworth Town Hall has encouraged Warkworth...

Warkworth resident Dianne Civil has lodged an appeal with the Environment Court against the NZ Transport Agency’s (NZTA) resource consent for the Warkworth to Wellsford...

Wellsford Plunket has launched its annual winter appeal for warm clothes and blankets for families in need. Donations of pyjamas and socks for one to...

Pleased to meat you – judges had to taste dozens of different cuts. Whangateau was awash with the smell of woodsmoke and charred meat over...

Recent thefts from the Silverdale park ‘n’ ride have highlighted the vulnerability of vehicles and bikes that are left there. Auckland Transport (AT) monitors the...

The humble Kiwi gumboot is the star of an exhibition and fundraiser this month at Estuary Arts Centre. The arts centre is challenging the community...

A storm, followed by theft, was a blow for the Dorina’s new owners. Photo, Gilbert Peterson. Restoring the boat, pictured in 2003, is a family...

The NZ skateboarding team with the giant board and the design for the board, top. The New Zealand Olympic Committee is asking for help to...

Water tank owners are able to clean their tank and keep the water, too, thanks to an innovative new service. Safe H20 Auckland chief executive...

Tenaija Fletcher started playing rugby with the boys at Mahurangi RFC at four years old. Rising rugby star and former Mahu student Tenaija Fletcher is...