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Return of Catwalk Arts planned

Juliette Twhigg and Esther Aruch won the audience’s hearts in 2011 with their Rugby World Cup-themed entry ‘Too Big for my Boots’. Would-be wearable artists...

Traditional boats prepare for regatta’s 40th anniversary

The Mahurangi Regatta attracts over 100 classic boats and more than 2000 visitors on Auckland Anniversary weekend. The Mahurangi Regatta on Saturday January 28 will...

Treasure hunt winners

Although there were lots of entries, there could only be one winner in the One Warkworth Business Association Christmas Treasure Hunt. The first correct entry,...

Two day A&P show promises lots of surprises

The Silly Bugg#rs Challenge will be a highlight of Day 2 of this month’s show. A fun-filled two-day programme featuring everything from racing sheep to...

Warkworth Lions bag award

The Warkworth Lions Club was awarded the John Frogley Best Environment Project Award for the Kowhai Park upgrade at the recent Lions Area 202K convention...

Fire fighters urge caution during summer

Warkworth deputy chief fire officer Shaun Pilgrim. A restricted fire season came into force on December 1 and fire fighters across Mahurangi are still reeling...

Northland Waste manager frustrated by Council

Northland Waste has offered to pay for an extensive upgrade of the Lawrie Road facility. Auckland Council will start to determine the future of the...

‘Unbeelievable’ start for busy beekeeper club

The Warkworth Beekeepers Club has got off to a great start with more than 100 members joining since last September.At monthly workshops, members learn about...

Hospice stalwart honoured

Judy and  David Macready at home in Point Wells. Warkworth volunteer Judy Macready has been recognised in the New Year Honours List for 26 years...

Christmas bowling

The annual Christmas Hams Tournament at the Warkworth Bowls Club was held on December 17, with 48 club members competing. Four rounds of triples were...