Hibiscus Matters

This year’s Ōrewa College annual wearable art competition, on August 30, saw more than 50 creative entries from students aged from Year 7-13. The aim...

Construction of the O Mahurangi Penlink road and bridge, which began in January, is on target, with work in Whangaparaoa, mostly within Cedar Reserve (opposite...

An inaugural “community care fair” in Ōrewa in late August was so successful, the organiser says she’s planning for more in the future. Danielle Watson...

Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club has been awarded a grant of $2m through Auckland Council’s Sport & Recreation Facilities Investment Fund. The money provides cornerstone funding...

Simon Angelo, ACT I grew up in Taranaki, started my first business at 16 and bought my first shares shortly after. I’ve spent years trading...

They want your vote! Local candidates seeking to represent the Whangaparāoa electorate are, clockwise from front left, National’s Mark Mitchell, Labour’s Estefania Muller Pallares, Jeanette...

A small crowd gathered in Coast Plaza on Saturday, September 9 to see a very public haircut, as Ryan Port’s auburn mullet was chopped off...

Ten tonnes of snow to play in, and a “polar” swim set the tone for the inaugural Ōrewa Beach Wintery Festival on Sunday, September 24....

A cricket match that is not just about batting, bowling and fielding, but is a celebration of diversity, culture and community spirit will take place...

The Tū Māia Kapa Haka Festival on the Hibiscus Coast was started by Whaea Mere Witika and the late Matua Murray Witika in 2009.  It...