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Eateries on the road
People wanting a taste of the world don’t have to go far with the Moveable Feast back in Matakana until February 23. The weekly food...
Diverse crafts and skills courses return to Matakana in May
Glass etching, knife making and the Japanese art of repairing ceramics with gold leaf are just a few of the diverse crafts and skills being...
RAF Anniversary flight reaches the Flats
Attendees of the Northern Aviators Club annual Christmas event landed a special surprise last month with a visit from UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Wing...
Chilled Aussie fusion band dropping in to Leigh
If a blend of heavy reggae, dub, punk, psych and hip hop sounds appealing, head for Leigh’s Sawmill Café on Wednesday, January 16 for a...
Martakana show and sale returns for hospice
Art lovers are in for a treat this weekend, as paintings, ceramics and sculpture by more than 50 artists go on display at Matakana School...
Double dose of bluegrass for Whangateau
Fans of bluegrass are in for a double dip at Whangateau Folk Club this month, with groups from New Zealand and the US booked to...
Budget shortfall blamed for school redevelopment delay
Parents at Warkworth Primary School have been told that a $13 million redevelopment project at the school has been delayed for six months because of...
Subdivisions fuel school growth
Two new classrooms will be developed at Wellsford School over the summer break. Principal Dave Bradley says one classroom will be a new build, while...
Village Table cookbook project pays off for school
More than $70,000 has already been raised for Matakana School from sales of The Village Table – Recipes and Stories from Matakana, the cookbook compiled...
Plant ready to serve Warkworth growth
Tap water in Warkworth will easily match future growth needs and be less susceptible to contamination, following the completion of a new water treatment plant...
