Politicians share views on Mahurangi’s growing pains

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 /Environment

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown (left) seated next to former Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson. Kaipara ki Mahurangi MP and Cabinet Minister, Chris Penk, was among the...

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Kaipara confirms rates rise of 3.9%

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 /Kaipara District Council

Kaipara ratepayers are set to see a lower-than-expected rates increase next year after the district council voted to halve its proposed rise in response to...

/Kaipara District Council

Quarry expansion faces rocky road

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 /Environment

The existing quarry is covered by Stage 1, which is already consented. The new resource consent would extend the footprint by a further 8.6 hectares...

/Environment

Major fire closes SH1 near Te Hana

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 /Mahurangi News

A section of State Highway 1 north of Wellsford was closed last night as firefighters battled a large blaze at a workshop in Te Hana....

/Mahurangi News

Long-awaited Cames Road upgrade completed

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 /News

A long-awaited upgrade to a challenging section of Cames Road in Mangawhai has been completed, replacing a narrow, single-lane hill with a wider concrete road...

/News

Northland gains new cancer service

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 /Health & Lifestyle

Cancer patients in Northland are set to spend less time travelling and more time close to home, with construction now complete on the new $60.9...

/Health & Lifestyle

Auckland region shines in King’s Birthday Honours

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 /Hibiscus News

More than 40 Aucklanders have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, with educators, health leaders, sports administrators, community advocates, artists and business figures...

/Hibiscus News

Mangawhai Coastguard seeks new recruits

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 /Mangawhai News

Coastguard Mangawhai is on the recruitment trail for both wet (on the water) and shore- based crew. Coastguard Mangawhai is on the lookout for new...

/Mangawhai News

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MappLab

Tue, 26 May 2026

Capturing data is one thing, but understanding it is another, and that’s a gap that new business MappLab is setting out to bridge. Founder Claudio...

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The Matakana Village Pub

Tue, 26 May 2026

The historic Matakana Pub is under the new ownership of a couple who are keen to put down roots in the district. Cam and Georgia...

/Business

Clayden sections marketed

Mon, 25 May 2026

A new residential development is set to expand Warkworth’s fast-growing northern corridor, with Templeton Group unveiling plans for Clayden’s, a 149-lot master-planned community off Matakana...

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Maddy hits high note

Wed, 3 Jun 2026

Twelve-year old Maddy Bailie is proving age is no barrier to confidence on stage after taking out first place at the Ōrewa College Talent Quest...

/Entertainment

Ōrewa rockquest roundup

Wed, 3 Jun 2026

Following months of preparation, three of Ōrewa College’s bands hit the Smokefree Rockquest stage last month. Each band was tasked with recording, writing and practising...

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Seniors lead way Into the Woods

Wed, 3 Jun 2026

Centrestage Theatre Company is bringing a special senior production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods to Ōrewa this June, giving older performers the chance to...

/Entertainment

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