
Vale: Phil Ansley 1948-2015
0:12 Sun, 10 Jan
Long-serving Warkworth optometrist Phil Ansley grew-up in Auckland, where he spent many happy years exploring the wide open spaces around the family property in Northcote….

Health – Arthritis: Keep joints warm
13:01 Fri, 08 Jan
This may sound more like something for the crock-pot than for your health, but the value of keeping arthritic joints warm is paramount. It is…

History – Barefooted scientist
Lucy Moore Park in Warkworth celebrates the life of a local woman who was senior botanist with the Botany Division of the DSIR, but we…

Cuisine – Charmed by the chowder
Ocean fresh seafood is a winner all year round and consumed in my household at least once a week. Steamed mussels or homemade fish and…

Money – Mortgage application declined?
I have certainly seen a tightening of the banks’ criteria over the past 12 months. Firstly we have had the introduction of the responsible lending…

Viewpoint – Consent issues targeted
The ‘loopy’ rules and regulations New Zealanders have to jump through on a daily basis are a waste of time and money. This is why,…
