A new water company is offering fast delivery of pure mineral water to the Matakana area, just in time for the dry season. Matakana Water sources its water from an aquifer on its property on Duck Creek Road, which has historically provided drinking...... Read More

For the last four years Mark and Marlane Elley have delighted in creating the perfect community hub at the Little and Local Coffee Kitchen in Snells Beach. So when the Chairs restaurant came up for sale – virtually next door – it seemed...... Read More

The boatyard has some 50 craft on site. Pam and George have an impressive collection of tools. The boatyard is nestled among mangroves at Tramcar Bay. Wilson family descendent Jess Hunt still sails on the Hope. The Tara Iti was brought home to...... Read More

Hobson Construction was yesterday sentenced in the Auckland District Court for health and safety failings on its site in Millwater, and fined $180,000. The sentence followed a series of disregarded warnings from WorkSafe. The fine was for “exposing...... Read More

The controversial traffic sign at the intersection of Hibiscus Coast Highway and Silverdale Street has been changed a number of times “under cover of darkness” over the past two years. The sign, which directs traffic into the village, read...... Read More

Auckland Council’s proposed budget for 2021-2031 is a mixed bag for Hibiscus Coast residents, according to local Councillor John Watson. The budget continues on from the Emergency Budget 2020/21 and the emergency is still very real, including...... Read More

A number of local properties won regional awards in the annual Master Builders House of the Year awards, including the winner of the Supreme Auckland New Home award. These homes all went into the national final, held on December 11, results of which...... Read More

 Work began on the refurbishment of the hall at Whangaparaoa Primary last month. Fundraising for the project is now at the stage where community donations are needed –the school is reaching out to local businesses, families and individuals...... Read More

Nicole Margolius, Greg Smith and Katrina Barrack Business partners Nicole Margolius, Greg Smith and Katrina Barrack come from diverse backgrounds in the consumer goods, finance and contracting worlds, but all have developed a passion for fitness in...... Read More

Wikitoria Wright, age 90, has finally been recognised for her work breaking in a farm on the Okahukura Peninsula. Taporapora’s Wikitoria Wright has been awarded the Awhuwhenua Trophy for farming excellence – 56 years after she deserved to...... Read More