Local Matters

Mangawhai residents were unable to travel north unless they were essential workers. Commerce ground to a halt in Mangawhai and Kaiwaka as the towns embraced...

St Chads Anglican church will be rocking on Saturday, March 6 when punk singer turned priest Josh Jones brings his band, Secret Chords, to the...

Auckland Council has chosen Whangaparāoa Peninsula for its first Coastal Management Plan. The plan sets out a sustainable approach to coastal management, looking at what...

Work ground to a halt at the end of last year on a  site at 406-408 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Ōrewa where 17 homes were being...

Resistance to the Covid-19 vaccine in Mahurangi has raised concerns. A Mahurangi Matters Facebook poll that asked readers whether they were willing to be vaccinated...

Desperate farmers are organising a public meeting to investigate groundwater extraction permits in the Tomarata/Te Arai district. This follows reports that bores are running dry...

Activities section winner, Tom Rouse. Runner-up, Kayla Hunia. In third place, Aaron Stephenson. Congratulations to Tom Rouse, of Auckland, who snapped the winning photo in...

For more detailed information, visit covid19.govt.nz Getting a test If you have cold, flu or Covid-19 symptoms, call: • Healthline on 0800 358 5453 •...

Lessons learned from previous lockdowns have made for a smoother, quicker activation of distance learning and other protocols at local schools, with Auckland now in...

Mahurangi high schools have moved quickly to respond to the Government’s announcement of a Level 3 lockdown for Auckland, which is due to remain in...