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localmatters.co.nz > mahurangi-news > one-twist-at-a-time

One twist at a time - Local Matters

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (408+ words)I have represented New Zealand a few times in places like Singapore, Canada and Germany, but this is...journey through gymnastics, but after watching diving at the Commonwealth Games, she decided to take part...“I normally train seven sessions in…...

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localmatters.co.nz > health > call-to-celebrate-volunteers

Call to celebrate volunteers

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (299+ words) The United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) has launched the awards as part of International Volunteer...community events and fundraisers, and provide fire safety education and advice, making them an integral part...earlier this month and close on October 11, with the…...

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localmatters.co.nz > mahurangi-news > a-goal-filled-season

A goal-filled season

4+ week, 11+ hour ago   (452+ words) Recently crowned A-League champions Auckland FC will visit Warkworth on Saturday, September 5, to take part...11 Girls teams and the Senior Men’s team is currently pushing for promotion after winning Harbour division...6 last season and deciding to play in division 3 this…...

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localmatters.co.nz > entertainment-news > japanese-art-features-in-exhibition

Japanese art features in exhibition

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (511+ words) wreath with Kana Inami: two on Saturday, October 3, from 9.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2.30pm, and one...“Since I moved to Mahurangi in 2015, I realised that this area is very rich in artists, and that there...know how to go about it and…...

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localmatters.co.nz > hibiscus-news > stories-behind-the-stories

Stories behind the stories

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (370+ words) “The more I searched, the more I found. And eventually the stories demanded to be told,” she says....Part memoir, part family history and part account of the writing process, it looks behind Adin’s novels...

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localmatters.co.nz > entertainment-news > mangawhai-bowl-bash-put-on-pause

Mangawhai Bowl Bash put on pause

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (601+ words) September 7, 2026 9:48am Sep 7, 2026 9:48am One of Mangawhai’s biggest sporting events has been put on...Organised by Jesse Peters, the Bowl Jam grew into one of Mangawhai’s biggest annual events, attracting...Mangawhai skater Monty Graham won the under-16 division earlier this year and…...

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localmatters.co.nz > health > flower-show-heralds-start-of-spring

Flower show heralds start of spring

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (241+ words) There will be seven sections covering spring bulbs, camellias, foliage, pot plants, fruit and vegetables..., floral art and a children’s section with different age groups....The Snells Beach Garden Circle held one of its most successful Spring Shows ever last…...

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localmatters.co.nz > mahurangi-news > matakana-pony-club-to-celebrate-50-years

Matakana Pony Club to celebrate 50 Years

4+ week, 11+ hour ago   (409+ words) Founded in 1977 by a group of passionate local families, the club has grown into one of the district’...Matakana Pony Club is part of the New Zealand Pony Club Association, a nationwide not-for-profit organisation...

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localmatters.co.nz > mahurangi-news > pickleball-serves-up-community-spirit

Pickleball serves up community spirit

4+ week, 12+ hour ago   (484+ words) held a youth session during the school holidays and had 20 young people aged between 13 and 18 take part...“I think people should come along and give it a try because, besides being a lot of fun, they’ll also...

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Coast set for AIMS Games - Local Matters

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (324+ words) bikers on the tracks, competing in both cross-country and enduro events across Year 7 and Year 8 divisions...competing in individual and team BMX events, alongside mountain bikers in cross-country and enduro divisions...

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