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Safety concerns prompt complete playground replacement

The complete replacement of a playground in Gulf Harbour is expected to cost around $215,000. The work is part of the Hibiscus & Bays Local...

Poor turnout for coastal management consultation

Auckland Council needs input from the Whangaparāoa community about its coastal areas, but the two presentations it has held so far have been poorly attended....

Last orders for Let it Brew

Let it Brew Café in Warkworth shut up shop for the final time this month after nearly two years in business. Chef Dino Isla says...

Buffalo sails into Warkworth Town Hall

Celebrating a permanent home for the painting of HMSS Buffalo. From left, Peter Henderson (Warkworth Town Hall Trust), Cimino Cole, Barry Ferguson (who contributed funding...

New end of track sign causes no end of confusion

Oh, no it doesn’t … Residents and walkers who use a popular coastal path were mystified last month when a large new sign appeared announcing...

Powerchair soccer player honoured with award

Snells Beach powerchair soccer player Sandra Wilcock, 20, was honoured for her services to the sport when she was presented with the Festival of Disability...

Kids organise skate comp

The children made a banner for the competition. There was a good turnout despite a delay due to weather The inaugural Leigh Skate Competition was...

Roll up, roll up for free circus classes

Free circus skills classes are being run in Mangawhai next week, from Monday, April 26, to Friday, April 30. The Circus Kumarani school holiday programme...

Carnivorous band returns to Leigh Sawmill for gig

Carnivorous Plant Society will return to their favourite venue on Sunday, May 2, at 4pm. Band leader Finn Schobes says the band always loves playing...

Have your say on transport plan

Public consultation is underway on the draft 10-year Regional Land Transport plan (RLTP 2021-31) proposed by Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council. Several other plans...