Local Matters

The latest little retail enclave on the Hibiscus Coast is being developed by Matvin Group next to the Silverdale park ‘n’ ride. The two-storey centre...

Quality and quantity are two words that pop up regularly when David Dau talks about his new restaurant Cheek & Chong, on Orewa Boulevard. The...

Work is well underway on the residential subdivision at 20 Link Crescent, Whangaparaoa, which the developer, McConnell Property, named Mariner Rise. The development provides 60...

Auckland Transport is choosing to ignore a petition with 793 signatures that was presented to it on behalf of Silverdale Village businesses and residents last...

There is now a local place to take fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers, heat pumps and air conditioners that no longer work. Whangaparāoa Community Recycling Centre in...

Volunteers at the Citizens’ Advice Bureau Orewa (CAB) have more than one reason to celebrate this year. As well as marking its 40th year of...

Acrobatics, balancing feats, juggling and even a hot water bottle inflating strongman called Magic Mike will entertain at the Boulevard of Buskers Festival this month....

The Hibiscus Coast Weetbix Kids TRYathlon is on Sunday, March 24 and earlybird entries remain open until February 24. The swim, cycle and running course...

This month’s season of Twelve Angry Men at Centrestage Theatre will also be the debut of a new, more intimate performance area in the extension....

Lauren, left, and Alice Henderson of Kaukapakapa with their haul of sticks. The Big Queue for claiming prizes stretches back to the beach. Getting into...