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Introducing: Oceanz Direct

Chris and Lucie Hawkins. A sports fundraiser that turned into an Auckland business venture eight years ago is expanding to the Mahurangi area this month....

The house that Springboard built

Springboard is looking for people who want to buy a portable building to support the youth programme. Springboard has gone into business to help a...

Grand Designs uncovers one-of-a-kind house in Pakiri

The 120kg fireplace is suspended from the ceiling and rotates 360 degrees. A little house near Pakiri will be beamed into living rooms around the...

Budding scientist wins big

On September 3, Orewa College student Jennifer Palmer became the first secondary student, and the first female, to win the Premier Award at the prestigious...

Community invited to have say on Orewa Centre plan

Business representatives get to grips with the Orewa Centre Plan. The public has a chance for input at a meeting this weekend. The architect of...

Den faces uncertain future

The Orewa Guide den in Centreway Rd. The future of the Orewa Guide den is uncertain following a damning building report. A further spanner in...

Farmers seeks consent for major Silverdale shopping centre

Farmers proposes to build this shopping centre in Silverdale – similar in size to Whangaparaoa Plaza. This concept drawing shows the proposed centre viewed from...

Orewa student wins science award

Orewa College student Jennifer Palmer has become the first secondary student, and the first female, to win the Premier Award at the prestigious Eureka competition....

Pursuit ends in arrest

A 24-year-old man is facing a number of serious charges after a high speed pursuit on Matakana Road this morning. A Dodge ram pick-up was...

Local Folk – Barry Lett, artist

A broken down scooter unleashed a chain of events, which saw Barry Lett spark a revolution that would change the New Zealand art scene forever....