Local Matters

Among the drawcards at the Puhoi Village Market on Sunday, July 29, was Sam Dowdall, otherwise known as The Barter Barber. Sam, a hairdresser from...

When it comes to hard work, Silverdale couple Martie and Andre van Schalkwyk, have no hesitation in rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in....

Mental health advocate Mike King brought a simple and positive message to Whangaparaoa College recently, when he spoke to the Year 10 and 11 students...

Basketball got a $4600 boost at Whangaparaoa College recently, with the installation of a new adjustable height hoop. The hoop was paid for with a...

The short film made about Wentworth College Year 9 student Logan McColl tugs on the heartstrings, showing the positive effects for everyone involved of including...

An ageing population, a declining birth rate and a deepening skills shortage means a perfect storm is brewing on how New Zealand manages its ageing...

Whangaparaoa Primary’s Orcas play Warkworth Primary. The Orcas went on to win the Year 6 trophy. Orewa Primary’s Stars (navy bibs) play Stanmore Bay 6....

Red Beach School’s Year 5/6 League team came out on top at the Auckland Champion of Champions event held last month. Two local U45kg teams...

Mahurangi College student Sandra Wilcock will be the only female to represent the New Zealand Mixed Powerchair Football team next month. The 18-year-old was selected...

The Mahurangi College Senior Girls Netball team beat Otamatea High School 46-34 to seal their fourth consecutive victory in the Matoma Cup. The match was...