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Long-awaited $21.6m Ōrewa seawall opens to public
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (652+ words) July 14, 2026 6:24pm Jul 14, 2026 6:24pm A new seawall and shared pathway at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach has officially opened, providing long-term coastal protection while improving public access to one of Auckland’s most popular beaches. The project, which began construction in October…...
Free dog desexing available for Kaipara, Wellsford
3+ day, 37+ min ago (298+ words) July 14, 2026 8:02am Jul 14, 2026 8:02am Dog owners in Kaipara, Wellsford and Whangārei who are struggling with the cost of desexing their pets are being offered free procedures through a community programme aimed at reducing unwanted litters.The Best Dog Trust has opened applications…...
Police investigate workshop fire
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (221+ words) July 13, 2026 10:35am Jul 13, 2026 10:35am Police say they are continuing an investigation to establish whether there is any criminal culpability in relation to the fire that destroyed a diesel repair workshop on State Highway 1 in Te Hana earlier this month. A Fire and…...
On the Ocean - Bluefin tuna: A winter challenge
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (381+ words) July 13, 2026 11:59am Jul 13, 2026 11:59am New Zealand has a reputation among international anglers for its game fishing, with striped marlin and yellowtail kingfish leading the charge. American angler and author Zane Grey was one of the first to sample the world-class fishery in…...
Rodney soil renewal project - Local Matters
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (455+ words) July 13, 2026 9:36am Jul 13, 2026 9:36am A workshop to demonstrate the use of biochar and compost swales in transforming clay soils will be held at Glorit on July 26. This follows the success of a small-scale experiment on a Waitoki property that has evolved into…...
Online challenge encourages young people to have their say
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (308+ words) July 13, 2026 9:16am Jul 13, 2026 9:16am Young people on the Hibiscus Coast are being encouraged to speak up about the future of their area through an online challenge running alongside consultation on the draft Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan. Local board plans set…...
Shakespeare’s comedy casts a spell
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (407+ words) July 13, 2026 10:47am Jul 13, 2026 10:47am Hakaru Hall was transformed into an enchanted woodland full of mischief and comedy last month as Mangawhai Players brought Shakespeare’s classic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life. The beloved play was set across two stages that bounced…...
Celebrating 100 wonderful years
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (406+ words) July 13, 2026 10:07am Jul 13, 2026 10:07am Una Chandler, a familiar face around Maungatūroto, says she feels “humbled” to have reached the age of 100 as friends and family from near and far gathered to celebrate her milestone birthday. As around 100 well-wishers gathered at Maungatūroto Country…...
Vipond Road residents call for safety measures
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (513+ words) July 13, 2026 9:52am Jul 13, 2026 9:52am A Stanmore Bay family is calling for urgent traffic-calming measures on Vipond Road after a car lost control and crashed into their house, narrowly missing their eight-year-old daughter’s favourite play spot. The driver was left with serious injuries…...
Ōrewa walkway and seawall finally launches
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (200+ words) July 13, 2026 9:01am Jul 13, 2026 9:01am The project was part of Auckland Council’s $21.6 million erosion management plan for the northern end of Ōrewa beach and runs between Marine View and Kohu Street. It also features improvements to Kinloch Reserve and Remembrance Reserve with amenities…...