Rimu Reporter

Last week’s Hikurangi Youth Connect event at the Hikurangi Rugby Club brought close to 50 rangatahi through the doors, along with whānau, employers, training providers and community organisations. The afternoon had a relaxed, positive feel, with young people moving between providers, chatting with employers, and sharing their ideas about what they want to see in Hika. A big thank you goes to the Ministry of Education, who ran the event and helped bring everyone together. Their support created...

The Hikurangi Link is a handy Tuesday and Thursday BusLink service connecting Whangārei, Te Kamo and Hikurangi. With $3.50 fares, SuperGold and Community Services Card concessions, and two return trips each day, it’s an easy and affordable way for locals to get to town for shopping, appointments or catching up with whānau. Choosing the bus is good for your pocket and good for the planet, with fewer cars on the road and lower emissions. Timetables are available at buslink.co.nz.

Practical Northland prep that sets farms and lifestyle blocks up for a strong spring DairyNZ’s winter guidance is clear: well maintained farm races help protect pasture and keep cows moving safely through the wet months. In Northland, winter rain can turn races, driveways and access tracks into slippery, muddy lanes overnight. This is when problems show up, and when fixing them makes the biggest difference. Winter is the ideal time to tackle race repairs, metal cartage in Northland, driveway...