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Founding fathers recognised shows importance
0:12 Tue, 24 Jan
It has long been thought that the first recorded mention of the Mahurangi and Matakana Agricultural Society was a brief reference in the New Zealand…
Fire – Fighting ’til dawn
3:03 Wed, 18 Jan
As most of you will be aware, late November saw a major fire at a mechanical workshop in Matakana. Emergency services were notified of the…
History – Christmas in New Zealand
By Lyn Johnston, Albertland Museum Edward (Ted) Witheford arrived in New Zealand with his parents and brothers on the Albertlanders ship Gertrude in 1863. He…
Hauturu – Protecting the island
Hauturu is one of New Zealand’s few Nature Reserves, which puts it in the highest category of environmental protection. Because of this, its distance from…
Cuisine – New Year resolution
Happy New Year! Now, how many of you made the “lose weight and get fit” resolution, again? If so, then you are probably not going…
TOSSI – Local lizards
Here is more proof that what’s happening at Tawharanui is working and it is making this Regional Park one of the most successful conservation projects…
