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New natural hazard rules introduced 

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 /Environment

While the impact of intensification rules from Auckland’s Plan Change 120 grabbed plenty media attention last month, less discussed was the unfolding impacts of PC120...

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Landfill granted with conditions

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 /Environment

A regional landfill at Wayby now looks set to proceed after an interim decision from the Environment Court was released last Thursday (February 26), which...

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Watercare plugs weather overflow payments

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 /Environment

From left, Watercare chief operations officer Mark Bourne with project managers Casper Kruger and Dirk du Plessis at the Lucy Moore Memorial Park pump station....

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Funding pressures determine road sealing direction

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 /Health & Lifestyle

Council is reviewing how to approach the Cames Road sealing project given the road’s potential role as a strategic detour route. Kaipara District Council roading...

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Developers challenge council’s wastewater capacity claims

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 /Health & Lifestyle

The commissioners, from left, Cr Gordon Lambeth, Dr Lee Beattie and Bill Smith grab a breath of fresh air during a short break in the...

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Residents voice concern over Whangaparāoa Road safety issues

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 /Auckland Council

A series of car accidents along Whangaparāoa Road have left residents shaken and increasingly vocal online, with many taking to Facebook to warn of the...

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Community-centred proposal for Gulf Harbour Country Club

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 /Auckland Council

Gulf Harbour residents are invited to have their say on a proposal aimed at securing long-term community ownership of the former Gulf Harbour Country Club...

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Ban just the first step say rockpool protectors

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 /Environment

Legal protection for the Whangaparāoa Peninsula’s rockpools has finally arrived after a combination of community action and support from the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust. However,...

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Movewell Physio

Mon, 2 Mar 2026

Physiotherapist Marina Shannon isn’t just getting people moving, as the owner of Movewell Physio in Warkworth she recently relocated the clinic to a larger, purpose-built...

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Vector fault

Mon, 2 Mar 2026

A power outage in central Warkworth last Wednesday afternoon was caused by a fault on Vector equipment, which was still being investigated late last week....

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Goodbye 2G and 3G networks

Mon, 2 Mar 2026

The 2G and 3G network shutdown affecting mobile users across Auckland, southern Kaipara Harbour and Dargaville will take place on March 10, with the 2G...

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‘Midnight’ stop at Whangateau

Mon, 2 Mar 2026

New Zealand’s boundary-pushing bluegrass outfit You, Me, Everybody are heading to Whangateau Hall this month to promote their latest album Midnight. Released on January 30,...

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Pumpkin pride on display

Mon, 2 Mar 2026

The Matakana Village Farmers Market will take on a distinctly orange hue on March 21 when pumpkin growers from around the area proudly display their...

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