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Ōrewa tsunami sirens to sound in scheduled test this Sunday

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (462+ words) April 3, 2026 1:25pm Apr 3, 2026 1:25pm Tsunami sirens at "rewa will sound at midday this Sunday as part of a routine test of the local warning system. Adam Maggs, general manager of Auckland Emergency Management said the drill is routine and no action is…...

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Arts Centre vision takes centre stage

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (141+ words) April 2, 2026 10:29am Apr 2, 2026 10:29am Enter your login details below or start again. Your password was incorrect, please try again. We've created you a new account with a temporary password. You're logged in and ready to go! To update your password head over…...

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localmatters.co.nz > mangawhai-news > new-seawall-project-to-strengthen-key-mangawhai-link

New seawall project to strengthen key Mangawhai link

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (178+ words) April 1, 2026 8:30am Apr 1, 2026 8:30am Shifting sands " the Environment Court hearing was preoccupied with finding a way to stop inshore dredging last week. Three separate bids by an Auckland" Austrian sculptor Willibald Katteneder will be the special guest artist at this month's Mangawhai…...

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localmatters.co.nz > environment > emotional-kiwi-release-at-langs

Emotional kiwi release at Langs

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (177+ words) April 2, 2026 10:22am Apr 2, 2026 10:22am The kiwi population on Mount Tamahunga got a boost on March 10 when a further 10 birds were released into the wild. This follows the" Egg by Andrew Steele Egg by Dominique Baker Egg by Oliver Cain Egg by Wei…...

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localmatters.co.nz > health > local-groups-directory

Local groups directory

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (245+ words) March 30, 2026 11:18am Mar 30, 2026 11:18am Warkworth Library would like to hear from local groups, clubs and volunteer agencies who might be interested in participating in an Information Day at the Warkworth Town Hall later this year. The purpose of the event is to…...

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localmatters.co.nz > health > workplace-safety-laws-overhauled

Workplace safety laws overhauled

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (687+ words) March 30, 2026 12:24pm Mar 30, 2026 12:24pm The Government has introduced the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill to Parliament, marking the most significant proposed reform to New Zealand's workplace safety regime in more than a decade. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van…...

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localmatters.co.nz > environment > from-the-himalayas-to-the-amazon-environmental-baton-passed-on

From the Himalayas to the Amazon - Environmental baton passed on

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (602+ words) March 30, 2026 11:57am Mar 30, 2026 11:57am A young environmental warrior with deep roots in the Matakana area is preparing to take his passion for conservation to new heights " literally. Keanu Isaksson, a Swedish-New Zealander who grew up on a farm at the base of…...

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Champagne soaked intrigue takes to town hall stage

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (413+ words) March 30, 2026 9:49am Mar 30, 2026 9:49am Set in 1930s Paris, the play reflects a liberated post-war era defined by the short bobbed hair, loose drop-waist dresses and cloche hats and dances like the Charleston. Director Dianne Morgan says the town hall, with its art deco…...

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localmatters.co.nz > opinion > history-the-mabbett-collection

History - The Mabbett collection

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (256+ words) March 30, 2026 2:57pm Mar 30, 2026 2:57pm Two similar rock deposits were also found on the property, with one located in soil around a spring in a gully, which was revealed when the gas line was put through to Warkworth, and another next to where…...

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localmatters.co.nz > opinion > environment-bringing-our-community-together

Environment - Bringing our community together

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (498+ words) March 30, 2026 3:18pm Sarah Churchouse - Restore Rodney East Mar 30, 2026 3:18pm Restore Rodney East (RRE) is a community-led, independent charity supporting environmental action across Rodney East. Grounded in kaitiakitanga (guardianship), RRE works to strengthen volunteers, projects and partnerships dedicated to protecting the region's land,…...