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Pink stand to sink bullying

Wellsford School, Rodney College and Mahurangi College were some of the many schools to embrace Pink Friday on May 18. Students, teachers and even the...

Sweet Appreciation – Joan Farrell

Congratulations to Joan Farrell, of Mangawhai, who is a recipient of a gift basket from Chocolate Brown. She was nominated by Kristal Gould, who wrote:...

Weather sees funds fall

Warkworth Fiesta organisers are delighted with the $22,000 raised at this year’s event, despite the sum being down $7000 from last year. Warkworth PTA chair...

Lemon crosses finish line

Vineyard Church members were “absolutely thrilled” after both their cars finished the gruelling 24 LeMons held at Hampton Downs race track on May 12. The...

Wet summer delays end of Ti Point forestry harvest

The record amount of rainfall in January and February has delayed the completion of forest clearance on 11ha of Auckland Council land near Leigh until...

Nets pose swimmer danger

Concern for swimmers has prompted Omaha Beach Surf Life Saving Club members to urge fishers to keep a close eye on their set nets. On...

Online voting proposed for 2019 council election

Auckland Council media release: Auckland Council’s Governing Body has given its in-principle support for conducting an online voting trial in the 2019 local government elections. At...

Council approves Orewa Service Centre sale

Auckland Council voted yesterday to sell seven of its sites, including the Orewa Service Centre in Centreway Road. The process has moved exceptionally fast, after...

Public urged to have say on Hammerhead

Around 50 people came to the first public meeting held by Panuku Development Auckland about the Hammerhead in Gulf Harbour. Further meetings are being held...

Costs mount for complex seawall appeal

The complexity and potential cost of a Council versus Council Environment Court appeal over the building of a seawall on Orewa Beach is becoming apparent....