Local Matters

When Jacky Zhou came to New Zealand looking for a better education and opportunities, he didn’t expect to find a new “mother” as well. But...

An authentic Mediterranean food experience is in store for diners at Manly’s newest restaurant, The Palms. Owner Mehmet Ceran and his family have left no...

The owner of Beach Pizza Orewa, Pranav Talati, knows that good things take time. In 2008, Pranav was packing shelves at the nearby supermarket. “I...

The opening of Invive Spa in Millwater will provide guests with an oasis of calm where they can nourish and re-energise.  That’s the promise of...

The change to new maintenance contracts last month has been a backward step for a children’s playground in Millwater, according to residents and a local...

Gull officially opens its unmanned site at 315 Wainui Road this week, after obtaining resource consent in September last year. The site offers 24/7 drive-through,...

Some people might say there are few benefits in getting older, but one thing is for sure – absolutely everyone should be checking to make...

Two local businessmen have stepped up to offer their services free to the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA. Business consultant Andy Thomason says Hibiscus Matters’ front-page...

Members of the Inner Wheel Club of Orewa and Whangaparaoa have supported two Coast-based organisations that work with youth and families. At a recent club...

For around 30 years, an institution unique to the Hibiscus Coast has been providing the elderly with a chance to socialise and enjoy a hearty...