Penlink start date unchanged
Yesterday's Government announcement of an infrastructure package designed to stimulate employment will not bring forward the building of the Penlink Road and bridge from Whangaparaoa Peninsula to Redvale.... read more
Demand for water rising
Rainfall last month has topped up some water tanks across the district but extra use during quarantine has increased demand for water tanker deliveries. According to a weather station in Sandspit, scattered... read more
Helping women in crisis
Mahurangi churches are on the lookout for spare housing units to assist women and children in crisis during the current Covid-19 lockdown. The Mahu Vision Community Trust – a ministry of the Mahurangi... read more
Commercial leases “no easy answer”
Local businesses and commercial landlords are being urged to engage with each other, negotiate and explore every possible option for support and relief. With most shops and offices closed, and all hospitality... read more
Fire volunteers keep wheels turning
Although low in crew numbers and unable to hold training sessions, Manly's volunteer fire brigade is in good heart and well set up to handle the current crisis, according to its chief fire officer Shayne... read more
Tempers flare over park boundary
Anyone thinking of exploring the new public park on the Mahurangi East Peninsula, once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, should be careful where they tread. Auckland Council spent $12 million to purchase... read more
