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Hibiscus Matters
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Big-hearted big walk for child cancer funds
Touched by the illness of a colleague’s young daughter, emergency medical technician Steve McCarthy is preparing to walk the length of the North Island over...
Seeds of success
A group of home-school students, aged 5-11, brought sunflowers they had grown from seed to show off at their first Sunflower Competition. The group, overseen...
Swimmer on course for Paralympics
Red Beach teenager Asher Smith-Franklin found his happy place when he first jumped into a pool as a youngster. Diagnosed with autism and intellectual impairment...
Private sewage system puts residents under pressure
Sewer system tanks in Millwater Millwater residents whose homes are fitted with pressure sewer systems are voicing frustration about the costs of repairing them when...
Construction site mural a community effort
The O Mahurangi Penlink construction site could soon be turning heads, thanks to art panels made by local groups. To minimise the visual impact of...
Hefty rate rises on region’s horizon
Ratepayers in Auckland face significant increases from July 1 if proposals in a budget consultation document, which is currently out for public feedback, are adopted....
Luncheon with rugby legend
Silverdale Rugby Club has secured World Cup winning ex-All Black coach Sir Graham Henry as its special guest for an upcoming fundraising event. Organised by...
Gala day fun
The Whangaparāoa Gala, always a family favourite, is on this weekend. Organisers Alannah Elliott and Debbie Pincott say the children always enjoy turning their school...
Riding for the Disabled welcomes vast shelter
North Shore Riding for the Disabled (NSRDA) in Stillwater recently celebrated the completion of an immense roof, providing shelter for the horses, and children whose...
Aero Club has second go at airport status
North Shore Aero Club in Dairy Flat will begin public consultation later this year with a view to applying again for Airport Authority status. This...
