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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…
Local Folk – Bob Dey
Journalist Bob Dey says many a good story can be found hidden within facts and figures as property is bought and sold. Bob has specialised…
Local Landmark – Leigh Radar Station
14:02 Wed, 15 Apr
When Royal NZ Navy radar operator Ivan “Peewee” Emirali arrived at the station around May 1943, it was still under construction. He remembers travelling from…
History – Building bridges
15:03 Wed, 01 Apr
At the point on the Mahurangi River where fresh water meets the tidal flow a fierce tribal conflict once took place and the area was…
