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Targeted rate to deliver Wellsford bus service…

Rodney Local Board has set the ball rolling on top priority transport improvements to be funded by its controversial targeted rate, starting with a Wellsford...

Stanmore Bay welcomes new principal

Matt Sides says that many challenges lie ahead as he takes up the role of principal at Stanmore Bay School in Term 3. He replaces...

Youth centre gets governing body grant

Hibiscus and Bays local board member Caitlin Watson is “over the moon” at the news that Auckland Council voted through a one-off grant of $100,000...

Roadworks hurt business

The Neville Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Warkworth is set to finish on time and under budget, but most surrounding businesses have suffered significant financial...

Council denies asset sales

Auckland Council has dismissed as incorrect the appearance of two Mahurangi campgrounds and the Omaha Beach Golf Course on a list of assets it might...

Bungled sewage repair job pollutes Kaipara Harbour

Tonnes of sewage was needlessly allowed to flow into the Kaipara Harbour for days after Watercare failed to properly attend to burst pipes. The Wellsford...

Matakana man conquers Greenland

Matakana adventurer John Gluckman has added another notch to his belt after crossing Greenland – the largest island in the world. John was a member...

Sun shines on Matariki

Sunshine, food and entertainment attracted around 300 people to the Matariki Kapa haka Festival last month. The event was held at Rodney College on June...

Laughter the best medicine for health professional

By day, Dan and Amanda Moore are health professionals, but at night they take the stage in improvisational comedies. The couple run The Manly Osteopath...

Doggie retirement village sets up in Dairy Flat

A retirement village for dogs is being set up in Dairy Flat, as part of an existing business. Pixies Doggy Hotel is creating the retirement...