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Fond farewell to trolley trooper

One of Warkworth’s most familiar faces retired from his role as New World trolley wrangler on July 11 after 27 years in the job. When...

Sandspit house renovation costs soar

The cost of renovating a house at Sandspit owned by Auckland Council and leased to Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust (NMST) for a marine educational centre...

Wardens return thanks to board’s budget boost

Two new Rodney wardens will wear the same uniform as their city centre counterparts and deal with issues such as freedom camping and dog control....

Tussle over new club lease in Matakana

New council signage and the removal of permanent jumps is on the cards to make it clearer that the park is open to everyone. The...

Fashion funds Women’s Centre

A local dressmaker is set to debut her bespoke clothing line at a fashion show fundraiser to support the Women’s Centre Rodney next month. The...

Disability service seeks community support

Since its establishment in 2006, AIM (Adults in Motion) Inc. has been providing individualised vocational day services for young adults aged 16 and over, who...

Midwinter dip raises money for Leigh schools

On a chilly, clear blue Sunday morning last month, over 150 brave swimmers gathered at Matheson Bay and took the plunge into the frigid water...

New 110km/h motorway speed limit gets the green light

A new 110km/h speed limit on the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway came into effect on July 1 and applies from 2.5km north of the Johnstone’s...

Accelerating the roll-out of public EV chargers

Rodney drivers who own electric vehicles (EVs) may have noticed a limited number of charging stations around the area, particularly outside the main towns. But...

Consortia confirmed for motorway contract

Three infrastructure and construction consortia have been shortlisted for the Warkworth to Te Hana section of the Northland Expressway. They are bidding for a contract...