New wall increases sand transfer requirements
Orewa's controversial seawall appeal came before the Environment Court this month, with the parties close to an agreement on a revised design for the structure. The case pits separate divisions of Auckland... read more
Chance to tell Council enough is enough says local board
Auckland Council's proposal to sell 23 properties along Whangaparaoa Road (HM May 8) resulted in the most strongly worded rebuttal yet from the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. This strip of properties, which... read more
Orewa cliffhanger for man and his dog
What began as a regular walk from Hatfields Beach to Orewa for Doug Wheeler and his dogs turned into a nail-biting cliff rescue involving emergency services. Doug, 36, was on his way back up the hill... read more
Disc golf course proposed for Lucy Moore Park
The Warkworth Lions has tossed a new idea to the public for the use of Warkworth's Lucy Moore Park and it involves building a nine-hole course. The club is suggesting that more people would be encouraged... read more
Hardworking Mums appreciated
If the entries in our Mother's Day Hamper competition are anything to go by, Mahurangi mothers are a much-loved group in our community. Nominations came from mothers, daughters, friends and other family... read more
Digital stories bring history to life
An app with audio recordings of untold local stories has gone live this week, thanks to a group of dedicated residents. Warkworth Stories is a ‘digital storytelling trail' which will allow people... read more
