You haven’t got mail – police track letterbox thieves
“Good old fashioned police work” was behind the recent arrest of a pair suspected of stealing mail from local letterboxes over several weeks. Waitemata North Area commander, Inspector Mark... read more
Council U-turn for Freedom Camping bylaw
Auckland Council has done a complete 360° turn on its Freedom Camping bylaw proposals, deciding to leave things as they are while staff prepare a completely new proposal. It also made changes to buy... read more
Developers fight for strategic road connection
Top, This artist's impression was submitted to Council in a Special Housing Area application. Progress is on hold because a long-planned road link has not eventuated. Two hundred residential lots are planned... read more
Confirmed measles case at Kingsway College
Kingsway College in Silverdale has a confirmed case of measles, which may be the first at a Hibiscus Coast school during the current outbreak. The student affected is in Year 9 at the college. Principal... read more
Open workshops a key election platform
Local body candidates put their case for your vote at the first candidates' meeting in Orewa last week. Fifteen candidates attended, including only two of the 21 Mayoral candidates – John Tamihere... read more
End in sight for Silverdale park and ride
The signing of a $6 million contract for the completion of the Silverdale park and ride (aka Hibiscus Coast busway) is good news for those who use the facility. Work is expected to begin this month and... read more
