Flower protest rejected but growers ready to fight on

11:00 Thu, 30 Sep

A Matakana flower grower says a protest at the Beehive this month has strengthened the industry, even though growers’ demands were rejected. Rebecka Keeling was...

Professor says, think smarter about vital product needs during Covid

10:22 Mon, 27 Sep

A Warkworth expert in supply chains says householders should consider carefully the products they cannot do without as the world continues to grapple with disruptions...

Residents losing sleep over fears of licence extension

11:05 Mon, 16 Aug

Fears that extending the licencing hours of a Snells Beach restaurant could lead to increased noise, disturbed sleep and extra traffic in a residential area...

Last orders for Let it Brew

10:30 Thu, 22 Apr

Let it Brew Café in Warkworth shut up shop for the final time this month after nearly two years in business. Chef Dino Isla says...

New book aims to boost business confidence

14:19 Tue, 30 Mar

It took a business failure and being struck down with Bell’s palsy for Natalie Tolhopf to realise she had been pushing herself too hard towards...

End of an era for Wellsford sports fans

14:59 Mon, 29 Mar

Wednesday, March 31 will be a sad day for the district when Sandy Shaw closes the till and locks the doors of Wellsford Sports &...