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Coast Red Cross closes doors

The final meeting of the Hibiscus Coast branch of the Red Cross was a relatively cheerful affair, despite the fact that it signals the end...

Changing places: IT @ Home & Business

More than 20 years of experience in selling and servicing computers is behind a new information technology business that has opened at Stanmore Bay. IT...

Electric ATV takes on farming

Gerrard Merrick is not averse to a new challenge or change of career. He has worked as a mechanical engineer, in IT and business services,...

NZTA considering Penlink again

Local politicians are hoping that the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will add Penlink to its list of national roading projects. Hibiscus & Bays Local Board...

Road widening land not needed

This piece of vacant land owned by Auckland Council on Whangaparaoa Road is likely to be put up for sale by Panuku Development. Panuku Development...

Whangaparaoa’s winning workshop

A four-day Auto Super Shoppe conference in Auckland finished on a high note for Stanmore Bay franchisee owner/operator Mark Manihera. The Whangaparaoa Auto Super Shoppe...

Slow death for Honda

A small Honda that was left in the car park at the bottom of Stanmore Bay Road, by the beach, was systematically wrecked over a...

Orewa’s tsunami risk exposed

Orewa has again been named the community with by far the highest potential exposure to tsunami in Auckland. According to Cr John Watson, this puts...

Pier pressure: gate goes up at pier

The closing of Z Pier at Gulf Harbour Marina to the general public this month has prevented ferry passengers from using it as an access...

Motel targeted rate hitting home

Auckland Council’s adoption of a targeted rate on accommodation providers continues to concern the local moteliers who Hibiscus Matters spoke with about the issue back...