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History – Determined settlers

14:02 Sun, 01 Aug

In 1854 the Ahuroa/Kourawhero land purchase was made by the Crown from Te-Kawerau who were Ngati Whatua and Te Kiri of Ngati Wai. Land sales…

History – Artistic beginnings

14:02 Thu, 01 Jul

On the 25 May 1867, The Daily Southern Cross reported that the first vehicle to cross a new bridge over the Mahurangi River, at Warkworth,…

Local Folk – Keith Leggett

Keith Leggett of Stanmore Bay had a show business career spanning six decades, and he is still doing what he loves best – entertaining people….

Local Folk – Brian Walden

Born at Whangateau in 1929, Bryan Walden, has had a lifetime love of the sea and ocean racing, in particular. He still holds the course…

Local Folk – Trevor McCoid

12:12 Wed, 02 Jun

Medals and trophies take pride of place in Trevor McCoid’s Orewa home, testament to a competitive spirit that thrives on challenge. Trevor has not let…

History – The age of timber

14:02 Tue, 01 Jun

As Auckland City spreads north, and demands are made on the rural landscape, areas of native bush become more valued for the glimpse they give…