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Seniors turn out in force to get on the bus

Turning up to an information day ahead of a new Wellsford bus service was the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream for Wellsford resident Valerie Jarvis....

What’s happened to the cash?

On July 1 last year, every household in Rodney started paying an extra $150 a year in a targeted rate set by the Rodney Local...

Local Folk – Dr Ihirangi Heke

Tomarata resident Ihirangi Heke was kicked out of school at 15, but went on to earn a PhD and become a globally recognised expert on...

Conference looks at living with dynamic coastlines

The spotlight will be on coastlines in Rodney and the Hibiscus Coast when the Coastal Restoration Trust holds its annual conference in Warkworth next month....

Teacher solves ‘relieving’ frustrations

Finding appropriate relief teachers at short notice often proves a major headache for schools, but a Matakana teacher has come up with a solution that...

Vote for future plan

Wellsford area residents are being asked to make their voices heard on priorities for the town over the next 10 years at a pop-up interactive...

Introducing – BIZPARK Warkworth

Developer Blayne Pollock will introduce a new innovative business premises concept to Warkworth this year, and it’s believed to be the first time the idea...

Former diplomat shares reflections

Former deputy Prime Minister and retired diplomat Sir Jim McLay gave a speech entitled Reflections on a Public Life at the Warkworth Men’s Rebus Club...

April makeover for Matakana open drains

Work to fill in and replace deep drainage ditches outside shops in Matakana Valley Road is due to be carried out in April. The open...

Freedom camping views heard

Mahurangi residents had a chance to air their views on changes to freedom camping rules during an afternoon held in Warkworth on Saturday, February 16....