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MAZ champ honoured in Kaipara citizens’ awards
Colin Gallagher, former Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) chair and leading fundraiser, has been recognised in the annual Kaipara District Council citizens’ awards. Gallagher, who stood...
Council pussyfoots over dotterel destruction
A refusal by Auckland Council to seriously address the cat problem on the Omaha Spit could sound the death knell for the area as a...
Retirees mastering the mallet
The centuries-old pastime of croquet is an ideal way for retirees to get outdoors and enjoy light exercise and social interaction. It’s also a highly-tactical...
CAB in Warkworth
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Wellsford is running a satellite clinic in Warkworth every Friday. CAB provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to...
Fun, fitness and fellowship
The lycra-wrapped ‘gym junkie’ body in the mirror may be a hazy memory, but as we age, working on fitness, balance and posture becomes more,...
Poaching increase at busy beaches
DOC is investigating two alleged incidents at Leigh’s Goat Island. While the return of decent summer weather has been welcomed by most, it also appears...
Refresher courses promoted
The ability to administer appropriate first aid in an emergency is one of the most valuable skills a Kiwi can have, according to Hato Hone...
Call for safer school travel routes
Kiwi kids need to move more and sit behind screens less, and they need safer ways to walk and cycle to school, according to a...
Barriers to youth fitness recognised
The Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance findings (see story this page) come as no surprise to Warkworth Primary School teacher Nicole Callender who, up until...
Early warning app
Kiwis can now subscribe to receive mobile phone notifications when MetService issues a red warning for the most severe weather, or if there is an...
