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Sneak preview of Catwalk creation
Harbour Hospice is giving spectators an early taste of the fantastical works entered into the Catwalk Wearable Arts competition with an exhibition open now. Entries...
Vintage cars Matakana-bound
It might be even more of a challenge than usual to park in Matakana on Sunday, August 29, as several hundred vintage vehicles roll into...
Covid creates challenges for NZ volunteer sector
As in so many areas of life, Covid-19 has taken its toll on the volunteer sector, including an increase in funding challenges and a reduction...
Inside the ovens of Good Bitches Baking
There is always home baking in the tins at Marion Bradbury’s Ōrewa home. And her great joy in life is to fill everyone else’s tins...
First time in 60 years
For the first time in 60 years, two adjacent properties on the Stanmore Bay beachfront, 5 and 7 Claude Road, are for sale. Bayleys Real...
Gregarious Grannies group
Recently the Gregarious Grannies celebrated their 15th birthday. The group was started in 2006 by the late Jill Jeffs, who was looking for social outlets...
Basketball constrained by courts
Kaipara Basketball Association chair Blake Worsfold says the only thing holding back the meteoric growth of basketball in the district is a lack of facilities....
Getting kids outdoors
Climbing slopes and slipping in the mud are essential experiences for growing children according to Tom and Chantelle Vaughan of Snells Beach. They and their...
KDC speeds up works
Kaipara District Council has come up with a plan to speed up Mangawhai Village intersection improvements in a bid to reduce disruption caused by road...
Case for water monitoring to aid farmers
A glimmer of hope has emerged for Tomarata farmers struggling with bores running dry. A business case is being developed for a monitoring programme in...
