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Skatepark relocation for Snells?

Auckland Council staff want to move the skatepark to 290 Mahurangi East Road (below). The long-awaited rebuild of Snells Beach skatepark may turn into a...

Giant jetty green-lit despite backlash

Auckland Council has granted a non-notified resource consent for the construction of a 16m-long by 1.2m-wide jetty that will occupy a narrow section of the...

Andy’s Divine

While locals visiting Andy’s Divine restaurant in Warkworth might not recognise owner Indika Pinnawala’s face straight away, chances are they have probably eaten his food....

Rodney Mooring Services

Local boaties will see a new face next time they need their mooring serviced, following the recent purchase of Sandspit-based Rodney Mooring Services by marine...

Rugby hosts Springboard visit

Fifteen young people supported by youth charity Springboard were treated to a day of inspiration and rugby action at North Harbour Stadium last month, thanks...

Camp toilets approved

Rodney Local Board has voted to fund a new all-accessible toilet and shower block at Whangateau Holiday Park, despite doubts from two Warkworth members at...

Searle wins seafood award

Point Wells resident and former Leigh Fisheries operations manager Tom Searle won the inaugural Telling Our Story award at Seafood NZ’s annual Seafood Stars awards...

Creative Matakana ends

After eight years of providing an annual week of artistic workshops, Creative Matakana is being wound up. Initially, the event was put on hold this...

Teachers protest 1% pay offer

Around 40 teachers from Mahurangi and Rodney Colleges formed a picket line along the main road in Warkworth on Wednesday, August 20. The 90-minute strike,...

Matakana restaurants shine

The epicurean delights of five Matakana dining establishments were celebrated at the recent Cuisine Good Food awards. The restaurants all won a place in the...