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Local Folk – Rikki Johnson – disabled kayaker

13:01 Sat, 01 Aug

Rikki Johnson’s life has been a turbulent journey from being adopted when a toddler, to a placement in a programme for at risk teenagers, a…

Local Landmark – Warkworth Wharf

11:11 Wed, 01 Jul

The history of Warkworth Wharf, or rather the motley collection of wharfs that were eventually transformed into river frontage the town can be proud of,…

Local Folk – Geremy Hema

12:12 Wed, 03 Jun

Before he was appointed Rodney District Council’s iwi liaison officer in March, Geremy Hema had already attended more than 100 hui. His understanding of Maori…

History – Keeping the peace in Warkworth

15:03 Mon, 01 Jun

Among the first to uphold the law in the Mahurangi district were Special Constable J A Brown and his successor Michael William Munro. An indication…

History – In true pioneering spirit

15:03 Fri, 01 May

Amongst those who shaped the town of Warkworth in its formative years the name of Reverend Robert McKinney is well known. Much has been written…

Lcoal Folk – Zoe Wilson

An essay on the topic Can a researcher be an island? has won University of Auckland student Zoe Wilson, 24, an invitation to attend the…