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Sweet Appreciation – Paul Wilson
Congratulations to Paul Wilson, of Warkworth, who is a recipient of a gift basket from Chocolate Brown. Paul was nominated by Beth Houlbrooke, who wrote:...
Numbers seeking COVID-19 test climb at Wellsford facility
After about one week of operation a temporary COVID-19 testing centre set up in a portable building in the car park of the Wellsford Health...
Scientists push back against proposals
Clockwise from back left, Zoology professor James Dale, Assoc. Prof Marine Biology David Aguirre, Snr lecturer Adam Smith, Assoc. Prof Marine Biology Karen Stockin and...
Orewa Beach seawall decision imminent
A decision is expected next month regarding the construction of a seawall on the northern stretch of Orewa Beach, between Kohu Street and Marine View....
Frontline businesses take Covid-19 hit
While the world comes to grips with the spread of Covid-19, the impacts are beginning to filter down to townships on the Coast, particularly dining...
Six-storey apartments approved for waterfront
Another non-notified resource consent has allowed a set of six-storey tower blocks on the water’s edge to gain Auckland Council approval under the radar. The...
Council gets an earful on Council Controlled Organisations
Auckland Council held a one-on-one drop-in session at the Warkworth Town Hall to get feedback for a review on Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) and residents...
Wire barrier on highway expected to save lives
Safety improvements on Dairy Flat Highway, at a total cost of $622,000, include the addition of a wire rope median barrier at the current southbound...
Holy cow – NZ Batman flies into Coast
New Zealand’s answer to Batman may not be able to fly or save the world from evil, but he is sharing his superpower – an...
Community constable leaves frontline behind
Constable Rebecca McEnaney says she is quickly finding her feet as Orewa’s new Community Constable – a position she took up on March 2. With...
