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Umpire shortage critical

Sourcing quality umpires is the only stumbling block to growth at the Warkworth Hockey Club and, for that matter, the sport across the country. The...

Warkworth takes oldest comp

A Warkworth triples side took out the oldest bowls competition in Rodney this month. The Kowhai Tournament, in its 35th year, was held at Bowls...

Up and coming school golfers too close to call

Nothing could separate two young golfers who both shot 74 at Warkworth Golf Club at a junior golf zone day on November 12. Yeonsoo Son,...

Printing with plants at one-day workshop

A beginner’s guide to printing and dyeing fabrics using native plants will be the focus of a one-day workshop being run by Warkworth artist Karen...

Thieves shatter Christmas trading season

It was at 3.30am on Sunday, October 28, when Sandra Shaw got a phone call from Matrix Security that she never wanted to get. Her...

Principal reflects on limits of privilege after South Sudan

A 10-week sabbatical proved an education for Mahurangi College principal David Macleod, when he witnessed schooling for the least and most privileged children in the...

New signs to cut speed in Waipu

The installation of innovative electronic speed signs began this month in Waipu, at an intersection notorious for high crash rates.   The signs are being...

Sweet Appreciation – Ana Williamson

Congratulations to Ana Williamson, of Sandspit, who is a recipient of a gift basket from Chocolate Brown. Ana was nominated by Sarah Howlett who wrote:...

Thinking of others

Rodney Women’s Centre Accepting gifts for children under 17 and for struggling mums. No toys requiring batteries and avoid second-hand goods. Donated items can be...

Jensen’s roses to Di for at flower show

Di Jensen stole the Rose and Flower Show for a second year running, picking up three back-to-back awards. The annual show, run by the Warkworth...