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Otamatea High School Awards 2016

Next year’s student leaders, from left, deputy head boy Blake Sims, deputy head girl Azariah Ingham, principal Rachel Clothier-Simmonds, head girl Samantha Allen, head boy...

Rams rebuild surmounts final hurdle

The Rodney Rams club is set to reopen early next year. The Rodney Rams sports club is set to finally reopen its clubrooms in Whangateau...

Rodney College Awards 2016

Year 13 graduates Head girl Dannielle Aldworth was awarded the Dux and received the AUT University Vice-Chancellor Scholarship, which is worth $6500 for each year...

Rural subdivision rules under fire in Unitary Plan appeals

Nine appeals have been lodged to remove tighter restrictions on rural subdivision which Auckland Council introduced in the Unitary Plan. The Environment Court appeals are...

Sayers outlines vision in maiden speech

Road sealing, planning for growth and Hill Street were at the fore in Rodney Ward Councillor Greg Sayers’ maiden speech to Auckland Council’s Governing Body...

Plot to blow up Hill Street unveiled

The Warkworth Theatre Company rehearsing That Bloody Intersection. A Vietnam veteran, a barmaid, a single mum and a Territorial Army corporal have combined forces to...

Hauturu tourism scheme mooted in new management plan

The Little Barrier Supporters trust has raised concerns about plans to allow a limited number of “nature tourists” to visit the island. The remoteness and...

Cute babies fund Plunket

Pippa Hughes won the 0-1 category. This year’s Plunket Baby Photo Competition raised over $1000 to help revamp the Wellsford Plunket rooms.The competition attracted 40...

Greenways consultation begins

A consultation evening focused on building more walkways and cycleways in Mahurangi will be held at The Bridgehouse in Warkworth on Wednesday, November 23 at...

Walk-a-thon funds swimming lessons

Warkworth School pupils raised over $10,000 for professional swimming lessons last month. Warkworth School pupils took part in a 5km walk through the town centre...