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Hibiscus Matters
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Manly teen soars at world sailing events
Three young sailors from Manly Sailing Club shone at major moth class events in England last month, with 17-year-old Jake Pye winning the British open...
Have your say on local priorities
Local board plans set the direction for the area over the next three years and are developed in consultation with the community. The latest draft...
Imaginations ignited by artificial intelligence art
Students in Stanmore Bay School are progressing their writing, with a little help from artificial intelligence (AI). Teacher Justin Maclaren says he started using AI...
Drawing out the hidden value of art classes
Along with satisfying that creative impulse, art provides much-needed time out. According to Marie McGregor of Seasons Art Classes, those stress relieving, mental health benefits...
Generations of service
Five members of two Hibiscus Coast families have been honoured for a combined 140 years of service to Hato Hone St John, an achievement highlighting...
Volleyball could be ticket to USA
The rise of Ōrewa College head girl Marnie Ursem in the sport of volleyball reached new heights recently when she was named in the NZ...
Key Gulf Harbour site withdrawn from sale
The future of the land at the head of Gulf Harbour canal is still in the hands of its owner, Harbourside Group. A prime development...
High adventures at sea
Mike Pignéguy has lived, worked and gone adventuring on boats since he was a young boy and next month he begins a series of talks...
Helping businesses with environmental action
Business Whangaparāoa is working with Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste to inform, educate and assist local businesses as they strive to reduce their carbon footprints. The...
Seeing Matariki rise in dawn ceremony
Local community marae, Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa, will again mark Matariki with a pre-dawn ceremony at Ōrewa Beach. The ceremony celebrates the rising of...
