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Blueprint for the future of our coastlines
A protest led by Protect Whangaparāoa Rockpools (PWR) has sparked a nationwide discussion about protecting New Zealand’s coastline from overharvesting. PWR organiser Mark Lenton estimated...
Coast cricketer named in NZ U19 World Cup squad
Stanmore Bay cricketer Brandon Matzopoulos has been named in the New Zealand squad for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, which gets under way...
Zoe Pedersen shortlisted amongst New Zealand’s greatest rising stars
Whangaparāoa College student Zoe Pedersen has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Halberg Awards, placing her among New Zealand’s top emerging sporting talents. ...
Fun run attracts strong turnout
More than 700 runners and walkers took to Ōrewa Beach on December 13 for the inaugural Bayleys Ōrewa Beach Fun Run, with participants choosing either...
Ōrewa’s Big Dig returns
The Annual Big Dig returns to Ōrewa Beach on Saturday, January 17, celebrating its 43rd year with a full day of family fun. Organised by...
New school bus routes to start in Term One
Auckland Transport (AT) has announced several changes to school bus services on the Hibiscus Coast that will take effect from Term One next year, with...
Tutoring in focus as students face rising learning pressures
As classrooms grow busier and curriculum demands continue to evolve, two long-standing Hibiscus Coast tutoring providers say they are seeing a clear shift in both...
Mr January on sale at Silverdale rugby club
Silverdale United Rugby Club has launched its 2026 calendar, featuring “The Mighty Dales” The club says the limited-run calendar is already selling fast, with all...
Mandatory shade petition for new playgrounds
A national petition is calling for mandatory shade considerations at all new and upgraded playgrounds. The petition, launched last month by parenting app Roam with...
DOC urges ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ to stop spread of invasive clams
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is urging people moving between lakes and rivers to use the Check, Clean, Dry method to help prevent the spread...
