5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (92+ words) June 19, 2026 5: 00pm Jun 19, 2026 5: 00pm The Rodney Local Board will spend $50, 000 on restoring native ecosystems in Rodney. About $30, 000 will be directed to seven projects in Mahurangi, with weed" Rodney Local Board has cancelled its plans to build a $6. 5 million community transport hub at…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (446+ words) June 15, 2026 12: 49pm Jun 15, 2026 12: 49pm Local conservation groups are celebrating a momentous milestone in the battle to save Northland's native wildlife, with more than one million animal pests eradicated during the last 13 years. The figures were released by Kiwi Coast Trust, an organisation…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (415+ words) June 15, 2026 3: 40pm Jun 15, 2026 3: 40pm When Joan Buffery began volunteering for Harbour Hospice five years ago she knew it would be fulfilling. But she didn't realise how fulfilling until she began her role." "You join knowing it's a good thing to do," she…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (538+ words) June 15, 2026 12: 18pm Jun 15, 2026 12: 18pm After more than two decades of showcasing the best of Mangawhai's tracks and trails, a lack of volunteers has brought the Mangawhai Walking Weekend to an end. Founded by walking advocate Jean Goldschmidt, the Mangawhai Walking Weekend Charitable…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (324+ words) June 15, 2026 1: 39pm Jun 15, 2026 1: 39pm The Big Swim kicked off at the beginning of this month, challenging Kiwis to set a personal swimming goal throughout June to raise funds for Coastguard's volunteer crews. Last year was a huge success, with more than 2500 people…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (278+ words) June 15, 2026 12: 44pm Jun 15, 2026 12: 44pm A Mangawhai home is featured in a new coffee-table book celebrating some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most notable residential architecture. Among them is Dune House, a striking red-brick home on the edge of the Mangawhai estuary. The home…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (558+ words) June 15, 2026 12: 37pm Jun 15, 2026 12: 37pm Bream Bay College student Hayley Pirihi is playing her part in putting Northland football on the map thanks to New Zealand's recent triumph at the Oceania U-15 Girls Development Tournament. The 14-year-old footballer was the only Northlander selected to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (447+ words) June 15, 2026 1: 36pm Jun 15, 2026 1: 36pm A fundraising walk inspired by the memory of her sister has helped "rewa resident Jeanine Mitchell raise more than $4000 for breast cancer support charity Sweet Louise. The charity provides practical, emotional and social support and services for New…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (280+ words) June 15, 2026 1: 46pm Jun 15, 2026 1: 46pm Community groups, schools, sports clubs and not-for-profit organisations across Auckland are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $10, 000 through transport operator Kinetic's Moving Communities Fund. Now in its second year, the fund offers financial assistance as…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (285+ words) June 15, 2026 4: 09pm Jun 15, 2026 4: 09pm From siva performances to panikeke treats, Samoa Language Week was widely celebrated earlier this month by the more than 200, 000 Samoans who call New Zealand home. The annual event promotes the Samoan language, or gagana Samoa, through events, activities…...