Local Matters

  The threat of kauri dieback moved closer to the Hibiscus Coast with two trees in Eave’s Bush, Orewa, identified as possibly infected. However, although...

New Zealand is among the highest producers of urban waste in the developed world, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and causing horrendous immediate damage to...

The New Horizon show promises fun and great easy-listening music but has a serious purpose. Organiser Jim Morrogh is passionate about youth mental health and...

Hibiscus Matters has 10 double passes to give away to the Weber Bros Circus Adrenaline, which will be at Victor Eaves Park in Orewa from...

Rie Shibaski will teach Shūji calligraphy classes to celebrate the exhibition’s arrival. The Spirit of Budō will see 17 crates of traditional Japanese headgear, armour...

From left, Devon Miller, Zharn Bolton and Layne Johnston agree that helping others in their school makes them feel confident and happy. Using volunteering as...

Mechanic Johan Ferrerra shows students what to look for when servicing a car. From left, Sem Morgan, Elsdon Monk and Owain Roderick-Clarke. Whangaparāoa School is...

Former Orewa College student Swan-Lynn Lee has stepped in to her uncle’s shoes to become the new head of Freightlink, based on the Hibiscus Coast....

Congratulations to Tracey Ollason, of Warkworth, who is a recipient of a gift basket from Chocolate Brown. Tracey was nominated by Carleen Olsen, who wrote:...

Kauri Bushmen’s Association president Ray Jensen and Auckland Council kauri dieback ambassador Zacc Forbes-Smith in front of the giant McKinley tree at the Parry Kauri...