11th March 2019

An officer with a passion for policing and keeping people safe has recently stepped into the boots worn for 25 years by former community constable Graham Gough.

 

Wellsford seargent Geoff Medland was farewelled last week by police staff and the Rodney Blue Light committee. Geoff is looking forward to his new position as Operations Planning Sergeant in Auckland Central. 
 

Following a raft of initiatives introduced last year to tackle water, pests and flood infrastructure, a series of small funding ‘tweaks’ are proposed for the Northland Regional Council’s Annual Plan 2019/20.
 

A new transport initiative introduced by the Rodney Local Board has caught the attention of Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, who has applauded the board for its forward thinking.
 

The 20th Mangawhai Food and Wine Festival on Saturday March 30 is ready to roll. Grab your friends and break out your favourite dance moves with the fabulous Mermaids Dance Band.
 

Views from the Hinterland: You will travel by bus and visit an old woolshed and maybe see a sheep shorn.
Flavour of the Hills: Come on a tour with us and enjoy exceptional rich and creamy avocados and the most divine honey you will have ever tasted.
Historical Walk: Attention all new locals and interested others

 

 

Though houses can be grand, colourful, and built of many mediums, they are still not finished until they are furnished. Introducing Rachelle RolfeVyson from Windows by Design Ltd.

 

 

In almost a rerun of two years ago, Mangawhai has again been left high and dry from the ongoing rainless weather conditions, and H20 sources being shut down to the area.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good news on shared path The initial stage of the shared path
Insley Street bridge update repairs The contract for the structural repairs to the bridge is out for tender 
Footbridge proposal I wrote earlier of the proposal to have a pedestrian bridge added
 

 

 

 

 

‘Frame of Mind’ is a compelling exhibition by seven accomplished and explorative artists, developing new ideas and themes, using exciting mediums with a range of diverse topics. 


 

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 Promotions co-ordinator Belinda Vernon has announced the launch of PledgeMe, the fundraising initiative to raise $100,000 by the end of March to build an art workspace at the Mangawhai Artists’ Gallery. 

 

 

A trust set up by American golfing billionaire Ric Kayne is funding genetic research on the country’s rarest bird, the fairy tern.

 

 

While we constantly see marches protesting against war, a group with a different message stopped off at Mangawhai last week bringing a positive message of peace. 


 

 

The Mangawhai Bowl Jam highlights the foresight of those involved in the planning and construction of the Mangawhai Skate Park, and the acceptance of skaters from around Australasia to use and view the venue as a world class facility.