Devonport local Goina Thedinga, discovered a bit of extra Xmas cheer along Devonport waterfront, a Xmas gift on top of the clock tower (corner King Edward Parade and Church Street), just across from the ‘Art by the Sea’ gallery. Goina runs the successful web-site Aotearoa.co.nz specialising in New Zealand arts and crafts.

Police have received numerous calls from Cormandel Peninsula residents over the last few days regarding flare sightings. Police suspect the sighting have in fact been lanterns that have been sold on Coromandel beaches as novelty items. Each time this means Coastguard has to be called out, and of course this could result in a situation [...]

Dub Conspiracy and Music Mountain Matakana are excited to announce the roots / electronica party for New Years Eve 2009/10. Salmonella Dub, Ladi 6, Cornerstone Roots and Whirimako Black are some of the artists featuring in the amazing line up for this twelve hour boutique festival of Aotearoa‘s finest Dub, Roots and Electronica. The setting [...]

Highlife Entertainment is proud to present the Highlife New Years Eve Experience 09/10 celebrating the beginning of the new decade! After the phenomenal success of last year’s festival, Highlife is pleased to announce the festival will be returning to the beautiful surroundings of the Matakana coast this New Years Eve. Held at the expansive Matakana [...]

If it’s summer, then that can only mean another Kia Motors Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival, and 2010 sees the festival again held at Windsor Reserve on the shoreline of the Waitamata Harbour on the 20th and 21st February. The organisers have another great selection of music and entertainment lined up over the two [...]

Fiesta Del Sol Returns to Stonyridge This Summer! Fiesta Del Sol returns to Waiheke Island’s Stonyridge Vineyard this summer with a legendary international music line up of UK artists including Norman Jay anD Crazy P with Danielle Moore. Spanish for ‘Festival of the Sun’, Fiesta Del Sol is a European flavoured event that caters to [...]

Don Scandrett, of The Northern Region Coastguard, wants North Shore boaties to take a few moments to ensure they do not become a statistic this Summer. Safe boating tips to help make your summer not only more enjoyable, but also safer. 1.         Tell people of your intentions – lodge a trip report with your local [...]

Local renowned Weather Guru Bob McDavitt predicts a cooling off over the next few days after the most spectacular Xmas weather in years. “Fronts have been side-swiping southern NZ during past week, knocking on the door,  but higher pressure have killed them off” “But now that the High over northern NZ is expected to have dropping pressures, the next front will be able to open the [...]

There are some great walks and reserves on The Shore to get you moving again after a little over indulgance… Awaruku Bush Torbay Accessible from Moorgreen Heights, Awaruku Road and Relko Crescent in the northern reaches of the city at Torbay. A feature of this reserve is the self-guided nature trail. Beach Haven Point The [...]

So here we are at Christmas already. The years just get busier and busier. However Christmas is a time for families and to slow down and reflect on what is the purpose of being so busy for the rest of the year. Enjoy the time with family, friends, or whatever you do and enjoy the [...]