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Coast comedian joins stand-up lineup

Not a lot of stand-up comedy gigs find their way to Hibiscus Coast venues, but local comedian, Ocean Denham, is hopeful that a local comedy...

Floods have unusual upside for Coast family

The Anniversary Day floods were dark days for the Bruna family, Juan, Cheyna and Vicente, who had to evacuate their rented home in Stanmore Bay...

Toll puts Penlink back in political arena

Former Transport Minister Michael Wood’s decision to toll the O Mahurangi Penlink road, made earlier this year, has come under fire following the public release...

Waterwise programme needs trailer back

The search is on for a stolen trailer that is used for Waterwise courses at local schools. It was stolen from a padlocked, secure area...

House of Travel Ōrewa

The travel industry has had a lot of ups and downs since Covid-19, but Dennis Payne of House of Travel Ōrewa says things are now...

Local transport projects prioritised by local board

Turning Bakehouse Lane in Ōrewa into a one-way road and providing improvements for pedestrians on parts of Whangaparāoa Road and Hibiscus Coast Highway are priorities...

Helping hands for little bush reserve

Many Hibiscus Coast residents may have never heard of Otanerau Reserve – a small, “but large enough to get lost in” patch of native bush...

Neighbourhood gets new park

The concept plan for the neighbourhood park in Harvest Ave. Auckland Council is in the process of transforming a small reserve at 86 Harvest Ave...

Budget ups and down for Coast

Local community facilities with reason to be anxious about Council’s annual budget included the HBC Youth Centre, Citizens Advice Bureau and Kauri Kids. While a...

The Chatty Barber

The popularity of barbers is on the rise, with customers enjoying a sociable experience along with their regular haircut. Cutting and clipper skills are key...