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Laundromat Co

The smell of fresh, clean laundry and the soft whirr of machines makes the Laundromat Co in Ōrewa a surprisingly restful place. The business is...

Puhoi’s rich history celebrated

The end of this month, June 29, is the 160th anniversary of Puhoi Village being settled by the Bohemians from Europe, and activities are planned...

Former Watercare CEO joins AT board

Ex-Watercare chief executive Raveen Jaduram has returned to the Auckland Council fold as one of two new directors of Auckland Transport (AT).  Jaduram resigned from...

More local power

At the end of last month, Mayor Wayne Brown and Councillors considered how the proposed $20 million Storm Response Fund might be allocated to improve...

Quiz raises funds for basketball dream

A group of local Whangaparāoa College teens are working towards a once-in-a-lifetime trip to San Francisco to train with world-leading basketball coaches and management. Their...

Active 81-year-old honoured for a lifetime of nursing

From a tender age, Sue Reardon knew she wanted to be a nurse. As a little girl, she recalls bandaging her brother and giving him...

RSA celebrates 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The unique interactive, dress up fun that is the Rocky Horror Picture Show comes to the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA this month. The worldwide cult...

Wheels in motion for better wheels

Lia Bell has been fundraising for two years, including selling handmade cards, but her dream of owning an all-terrain wheelchair still looks a long way...

A drowning shapes surf club’s history

This month, Red Beach Surf Club will mark 70 years of serving the community, patrolling both Red Beach and Pakiri Beach. Life member Ross Malyon...

Field fun for league juniors

Sports fields and courts have been busy as winter sports are in full swing.  Hibiscus Coast Raiders recently hosted a round that saw six of...