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Puke returns to Warkworth

Steam is returning to the Mahurangi River in Warkworth on Saturday, February 23, when the Auckland Steam Engine Society holds its biennial Warkworth steam meeting...

Truck show roars into Wellsford

Fleets of trucks, tractors and classic cars will be making their way to Wellsford on Sunday, February 24 for the Roaring Truck Show at Centennial...

Meditative vibe on Matakana Road

A free outdoor concert entitled Songs of the Soul will be held at the Hungry Elephant on Matakana Road on Saturday, March 9. The concert...

Kids’ chance to land a catch with Lions

Registrations are open for the 2019 Take a Kid Fishing Day, the annual day out on the water for children who don’t normally get the...

New water treatment plant to open its doors

Guided tours of Warkworth’s new water treatment plant will be on offer at an open day at the Sanderson Road site on Saturday, February 23....

Funding available

The Department of Conservation is calling for applications for its Community Fund. The fund is directed towards practical projects aimed at conserving New Zealand’s indigenous...

Cars and parts aplenty at vintage swap meet

Classic car fans should head for Satellite Station Road, just south of Warkworth, on Saturday, February 23, when the Wellsford Warkworth Vintage Car Club will...

Farms change hands, but prices down on last year

There were 46 more farm sales (+11.7 per cent) for the three months ended December 2018 compared to December 2017, according to figures released by...

Cattle disease control workshop planned for Wellsford

A workshop looking at ways to gain control of infectious diseases in cattle will be hosted by the Rodney branch of the Dairy Women’s Network...

Farm animals and pets need care when mercury rises

As February temperatures soar, local vets and the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) are urging farmers and pet owners to ensure their animals are well...