Hibiscus Matters

A street market focused on affordable produce and other items has been operating every Saturday morning in Silverdale for around 30 years. Stalls are laid...

A free, family friendly concert, with entertainment, food trucks and fireworks is expected to draw both Easter weekend visitors and locals to Ōrewa Surf Sounds...

An independent commissioner has ruled that a resource consent application by the owners of the shut-down Gulf Harbour Country Club will be publicly notified. The...

There’s a home-based artisan bakery with a difference on the Coast. In addition to making cakes to order, Daniella Wards-Sepúlveda is providing skills, a sense...

Whangaparāoa School’s annual gala on March 16 drew enthusiastic crowds of happy children and parents to what is both a fun day and important fundraiser...

Silverdale chocolatier Foundry Chocolate has walked away with a trove of honours in the premium bean-to-bar category at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards, announced on...

After more than 25 years afloat (more or less), Stillwater’s handmade raft race hit the water again on Sunday, March 17. Given the date, a...

Millwater author Karen McMillan drew together her love of historical fiction and strong connections with Dunedin in her latest book, Turbulent Threads. She says she...

The estimated cost of rebuilding Ōrewa Library has blown out by more than $1.7 million ($1,710,704) and the work could take three months longer than...

Hibiscus Coast Cricket Premier Men’s team are Auckland champions, after winning the Richard Jones One-Day Cup, for the first time in the club’s history.  And,...