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Carol Henderson takes her seat

Warkworth Community Shop has a new scheme, whereby shop volunteers get the chance to donate $500 of the money raised in the shop to a...

North Rodney employers struggle to find skilled workers

Businesses in north Rodney say a lack of a trained workforce is making hiring difficult. This is good news for those who are moving to...

Express patrons to enjoy environmentally friendly luxury

Mahurangi commuters heading into Auckland city will have the chance to travel in a new all-electric luxury coach later this year. Mahu City Express plans...

Residents quarrel with quarries as demand drives expansion

New housing, road sealing and new motorways in north Rodney are fuelling demand for raw materials, but a number of rural quarries have fallen foul...

Plan will guide Mangawhai growth for next 30 years

Planners will brief Kaipara District Council on a proposed spatial plan for Mangawhai on April 1, which aims to guide the town’s growth and development...

91 properties make way for Warkworth to Te Hana road

Residents along the designated route for the Warkworth to Te Hana motorway will receive notification from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) this month that...

Matakana dips toe into alternative water sourcing

The community group wants to put a drought relief strategy in place after the unprecedented dry season, which has seen severe water shortages and the...

Parting shot at road advocates

Warkworth’s most dogmatic campaigner for fewer roads, lower speed limits and more opportunities for walking and cycling has quit town and headed to Nelson. Bevan...

Matakana writer launches guide to good night’s sleep

The vital role that getting a good night’s sleep plays in keeping people healthy, happy and sane will be discussed at a book launch and...

Free child car seat checks in Wellsford

A free clinic to check and install babies’ and children’s car seats is being held in Wellsford on Tuesday, March 24. Experts from Plunket and...