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History – Fortunes won and lost

10:10 Wed, 01 Sep

Ranulph Dacre (1797-1884) was a master mariner and merchant trader who entered the Navy aged 13 years and saw service in the blockade of American…

Local landmark: Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club

16:04 Wed, 04 Aug

Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club’s first headquarters. ‘The Shed’ – built in the 1950’s. Opening day of the Orewa Surf Lifesaving clubrooms in 1960. Orewa Surf…

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…