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Hibiscus Matters
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Early Years
Early Years owner Michial Wood is baking muffins at her early childhood education centre in Stanmore Bay when Hibiscus Matters arrives to meet her. All...
Ōrewa Sands Senior Living
A big plus for the Coast’s latest retirement village, Ōrewa Sands, is its location – alongside the 16ha Alice Eaves bush reserve and a short...
Thriving Hibiscus garden club gearing up for spring contest
The Ōrewa Garden Club is preparing for its annual Spring Show, a highlight of the year for a vibrant group that marks its 45th birthday...
Addicted to orchids
‘Too many is not enough’ must be the philosophy of Pouline and Mike Morley, whose orchid and houseplant collection is almost taking over their Stanmore...
Man putting mullet where his mouth is
Like many others, Ryan Port of Tindalls Bay decided to do without a DIY haircut during lockdown, and has been growing his auburn mullet ever...
Rainbow colours accelerate police inclusiveness
You might have seen this colourful police car around the Hibiscus Coast, and wondered about its rainbow colours. The car is one of three in...
The art of floral design on show in Ōrewa
Fashion and flowers come together in an event to be held in Ōrewa this month. The Floral Couture show features floral art designs – the...
Red Beach whale buried
The body of a 14.6m-long juvenile pygmy blue whale, discovered on Red Beach on September 2 has been buried. The dead whale was found by...
Surprise bonus for hard work
Donna Taylor, of Hibiscus Coast Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren, was recently the recipient of ASB’s Good as Gold award, a regular segment on TV1s Seven Sharp...
Park concept approved
A little neighbourhood park and play area in Ōrewa took its next step towards completion last month, when the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board approved...
