Local Matters

Watercare is seeking feedback on its intentions for local wastewater services, at two open days. Watercare infrastructure and environment planning manager, Mark Bourne says Watercare...

The end of 2017 marked the end of an era in Warkworth, when Mahurangi College teacher, careers advisor and Year 13 Dean, Marilyn Newlove, retired...

Last summer, an average of around 120 people took part in free yoga on Stanmore Bay Reserve, with instructor Daphne Luke. Shelley Charton has been...

Camping has gone upmarket at two local campgrounds, with the introduction of luxury, furnished tents. Beds, kitchenette, table and chairs are among the items provided....

Shipping containers are assisting lifeguards in their vital patrols this summer. Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is using three modified shipping containers for storage while...

A group of 16 people, aged 70–92, will be among those lining up for the 5km run/walk at the Orewa Beach Half Marathon on February...

This year he brought along his five-year-old daughter, Eva McNeil. Ronnie featured in this Big Dig story in The Coaster, in 2000. Marc Johnson and...

Rangers and volunteers at Shakespear Open Sanctuary are hopeful that Little Spotted kiwi introduced there last year successfully bred over summer, but so far there...

Popular demand has seen the number of Life Drawing classes at Estuary Arts Centre double this term. Arts centre manager Kim Boyd says last term...

Students from Whangaparaoa School visited the factory where their new playground is being made. A new playground is being built at Whangaparaoa School, and the...