The big questions behind this year’s referendums
At this year's general election, Kiwis also have the opportunity to vote in two referendums concerning the End of Life Choice Act 2019 and the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill.To [...]
Sign of the times
We've heard this phrase a lot recently: not all heroes wear capes. Throughout the lockdown, the nation paused almost every day for the 1.00 pm press briefing. Among the [...]
Coronavirus: Looking after our own backyard
An update from Kim Murdoch, Town Centre Manager. The world is in the throes of a pandemic that hits at the heart of us all. These are unusual and [...]
The beachfront of the future? La playa del futuro?
The beachfront of the future? Could Spanish design innovation inspire a solution to the village's car parking conundrum – and reinvigorate the heart of the town? After [...]
A deeper dive into Safeswim
Why might "high risk" warnings be placed on our local beaches? What does it mean when a site is tagged with a red pin? And, where can residents find [...]
Glenvar Rd and East Coast Rd improvements
ShoreLines asked Hibiscus and Bays Local Board members, Julia Parfitt and Alexis Poppelbaum for an update on this important roading project. After significant pressure from the community, Julia Parfitt [...]
Supporting employees affected by family violence
Earlier this year, the Government introduced the Domestic Violence – Victims' Protection Act. This law introduced paid leave for employees affected by family violence so that they can deal [...]
Community Patrols of New Zealand
Do you want to work alongside NZ Police to help build safe communities? Community Patrols of New Zealand are making a real difference – and you can help! It's [...]
Focus on Long Bay – a community with family and sustainability at its heart
The first issue of ShoreLines included an advertorial from Todd Property Group about the "sustainable community development and innovative urban design" of Long Bay. A great deal has happened [...]
How a community came together
Augenstein's has been at the heart of Browns Bay for thirty years. The family business is run by Gerhard and his son, Gerry, who are third and fourth generation [...]
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