Local Matters

A shortage of volunteers has prompted the Wellsford Warkworth Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB) to temporarily reduce its service in Warkworth. CAB has been running a...

The two baby-change tables at the Wellsford toilet block cost $2600. Auckland Council’s involvement in community and small public works projects could be doubling costs,...

A circus atmosphere took over Orewa Library last week, as a school holiday workshop held by The Dust Palace gave around 30 young people some...

The home fires can keep burning – for now. Auckland Council has put its plan to ban domestic open fires and phase out pre-2005 wood...

Local schools have been at the forefront of efforts to assist the people of Vanuatu in the wake of last month’s devastating cyclone. Kingsway School...

Problems with set netting at Matakatia was the main issue highlighted on the Hibiscus Coast by monitoring over summer – despite the fact that it...

A converted carbon-fibre catamaran paddleboard left competitors in its wake at this year’s Matakana Seagull Race, while Dandy Ferries were the peoples choice for best...

Islanders have had to undertake the gruesome task of recovering the remains of family members. The waves, whipped up by Cyclone Pam, destroyed the Nui...

The annual Fruitloop fundraising frolic through private vineyards, orchards and olive groves in Matakana is taking a one-year hiatus. First held in 2011, it was...

Robert Davies’ family was presented with a Gold Star award recognising Robert’s 26 years of service to the Leigh Volunteer Fire Brigade. Pictured are his...