News during Lockdown

Anzac Day: Stand at Dawn

Anzac Day is one of the most important national occasions for both Australians and New Zealanders.

In 2020, for the first time in history, Anzac Day Services across New Zealand have been cancelled due to Covid-19.

Northpower Fibre waives fibre wholesale costs for student households without broadband

Northpower Fibre will waive its monthly wholesale connection charges for families with school-aged children living in homes without broadband connectivity on its ultra-fast fibre network.

Letters to the Editor

Real New Zealanders? It is with interest I note a group of ‘New Zealanders’ have shattered the rules of the lockdown

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3D printed face masks offered to essential services

After seeing colleagues in Spain struggling to cope with the escalating numbers of Covid-19 cases, Northland man Rafael Calonge decided to help out health workers here by producing 3D printed face masks to add to stocks.

Northland tsunami siren testing to go ahead at end of daylight saving

Northland’s tsunami siren network will still be tested as usual at the end of daylight saving, Sunday April 5.

 

Award-winning cheesemaker shares recipe for success

The reputation of Whangārei’s Grinning Gecko Cheese Company continues to soar after picking up a massive 11 medals at this year’s New Zealand Cheese Competition.

 

Council committed to keeping help and services going

Kaipara District Council has been continuing its work to help support residents through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Dr Jason Smith says he has heard from many people who are finding it tough and that the Council is going the extra mile to provide support.