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Learning curve for footballers

The NFF side at the M Sports Cup in Sydney. Warkworth AFC footballers Katy Gothard and Halle Gravatt have returned from Sydney’s M Sports Cup...

MP Mark Mitchell takes on muddy Matakana mission

The Matakana Xrun, an extreme challenge race over three kilometres, was held on July 23. A total of 62 people slid through mud and cleared...

Seniors still serving strong

Murray Billington (front, second from right) with other veterans who play at the Warkworth Tennis and Squash Club. The 64 veterans at the Warkworth Tennis...

Car park commandeered for Nautilus repairs

Orewa Library will surrender the use of part of its car park for around two years so that repair work can be carried out on...

Dynamic lanes discussed

Auckland Transport’s plan to trial dynamic lane controls on Whangaparaoa Road to improve traffic flow at peak times will be discussed at a Council workshop...

Penlink appeals settled out of court

Appeals relating to the designation of the Penlink Road have been settled by mediation without the need for a hearing in the Environment Court. This...

Tsunami warning sirens a major investment

A network of sirens that can give residents warning of an approaching tsunami, costing $50,000 each, is being considered for Orewa. Auckland Civil Defence’s review...

Tune into Radio Whangaparaoa

Whangaparaoa’s own community radio station will hit the airwaves within a few months. Based at the Whangaparaoa Hall, the station will broadcast on the 88FM...

Unitary Plan recommendations unpacked for Coast

Changes have been made to the notified Auckland Unitary Plan that allow for increasing housing density and green field development, however according to local councillors,...

Vale: Fredrick Clifford Grant, 1917 – 2016

Farmer, photographer, father and long-standing Wayby Valley identity Fredrick Clifford Grant passed away recently, aged 99.Fredrick, known by family and friends as Cliff, was born...