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East: Mangawhai Cliff Top Walkway by foot

A striking palm frond sculpture. A steep climb to the top of the cliffs. The beach gets a little rocky. Passing through the grand archway....

Diversity colours exhibition

Hibiscus Coast artist Susannah Law picked up the Supreme Award at the 24th annual Great Summer Art Exhibition, held at the Mahurangi East Community Centre,...

Sweet Appreciation – Wally Treadwell

Congratulations to Wally Treadwell, of Warkworth, who is a recipient of a gift basket from Chocolate Brown. He was nominated by Claire Kronfeld, who wrote: ...

Fun under a Mahurangi sun

Time to get creative on the beach at Mangawhai. Members of the extended Smith family took up the beach sculpturing challenge, with this laid-back hippo...

Sporting legends of the Mahurangi region

The Mahurangi region has produced or been home to a number of sporting names that have played at the highest level for New Zealand. Dudley...

Don’t forget the toenails!

Children and teenagers with an interest in showing off their skills in handling cattle will have the perfect opportunity at the Warkworth A&P Lifestyle Show....

Equestrian set to thrill

More than 200 horses will compete in the 151st Warkworth A&P Lifestyle Show. Chief equestrian steward Genette Churches says it will be a packed weekend...

Favourite comedian returns for 151st show

Comedian and television personality Te Radar will again compere the Warkworth A&P Lifestyle Show and says his enthusiasm for the event remains undiminished. Having grown...

West: Oruawharo River Trail by bicycle

There are plenty of gates to negotiate. Be sure to disinfect your tyres as well as your shoes at the kauri dieback station. The steers...

Shades bring classical twist

Pacific Island quartet The Shades will apply their classical training to musical theatre, opera, gospel and popular music as part of the Auckland Opera Studios’...