Hibiscus Matters

New Zealand’s fastest-growing rowing discipline returns to Ōrewa Beach from April 25 to 27 as athletes from around the country and other Oceania nations compete...

The Community Day, held earlier this month at Stanmore Bay Park, attracted hundreds of Coast families for a day of activities and autumn weather. Hibiscus...

Flags, food and cultural dress filled Ōrewa College’s H Block courtyard last month as 17 stalls showcased global flavours at the school’s 33rd International Food...

Every Easter, New Zealand’s dogs develop a sixth sense for sniffing out chocolate, with data from pet insurance specialist PD Insurance, showing just how often...

Red Beach Park on Brandon Road will welcome a new permanent bike pump track, with the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board confirming $540,000 in funding...

Three Hibiscus Coast organisations are among more than 40 recipients of Auckland Council funding aimed at reducing waste and supporting community-led initiatives. Ōrewa College, Whangaparāoa...

Polyfest for 2026 has wrapped up for the year, with Whangaparāoa College taking home the Kaupapa award for the Te Paparewa Maori stage. This year’s...

The Living Wage will rise to $29.90 an hour, with accredited Living Wage Employers required to implement the new rate by September 1. More than...

Incumbent Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell has confirmed he will stand again in this year’s General Election. Labour’s 2023 candidate, Estefania Muller Pallarès, had earlier confirmed...

Auckland Council is urging dog-owners to take care around rock seawalls after a dog fell through the cracks of the wall at the northern end...