12th March Issue

Beach became even more crowded recently, with hot sun and cool surf creating perfect conditions for Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Life Savers (MHVLS) annual Beach Day on January 27, an event which has been going for nearly 50 years.

 

 

 

Kaipara district libraries will turn a new digital page this month with the launch of their new library system, Kotui. The Kaipara District Libraries group is joining more than 36 other libraries nationwide.


 

 

Northart’s twice-yearly members’ shows are always much anticipated and very special events, highlighting as they do the considerable achievements of the painters, photographers, print makers and craftspeople who make up the dedicated group of artists associated with the gallery.

 

 

Julia Wade Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones have become a common sight in New Zealand skies over recent years, providing a birds-eye perspective of events, taking images for marketing land or for simple flying fun.


 

 

Did you know that the skin around your eyes is ten times thinner then the skin on the rest of your face? This is why we need to care for it differently. Eye products and serums are formulated with this in mind; they have finer textures that can melt into the delicate skin without causing puffiness. 

 

 

Tagging youths found  A recent stay by visiting North Shore youths turned into a night of vandalism.
Thefts too regular Two water pumps have been stolen from houses in Mangawhai Heads Road.

 

 

Landowners with erosion-prone properties from Te Hana north are encouraged to get their orders into the Northland Regional Council (NRC) early for the winter poplar and willow planting season.
 

 

Window Decor is local and services the Bream Bay and Mangawhai areas, Lesley Wood is the ideal lady to help you decide on your curtain and blind requirements. With decades of interior design knowledge and over 22 years in her own business, Window Decor Ltd, Lesley is very talented at guiding your selections and simplifying what is normally a difficult choice for some.

Members of a relatively new local water sport have succeeded in propelling their way through 42 kilometres of Auckland’s white-capped waters, as competitors in New Zealand's Premier Outrigger Paddle Festival.

 

 

Members of the public wanting to donate to surf life saving in the Northern Region will be able to do so with a flick of the wrist shortly. Surf Life Saving Northern Region’s new fundraising arm, the Lifesavers Foundation, will shortly begin rolling out a series of ‘point tap’ donation machines at popular cafes and other high foot-traffic retail premises in the region.

 

 

Weather wasn’t a factor as rafters paddled their various weird and wonderful craft down river in the recent 2018 Waipu River Raft Race. Organised as essentially a fun event by the Waipu Boat & Fishing Club the iconic race was revitalised last year after an absence of over twenty years.
 

 

They are retired and are itching to go for a scenic drive mid-week out of Auckland followed by lunch? Mangawhai seems a popular watering hole for car clubs of many descriptions.


 

 

Mangawhai Walking Weekend, March 15-18, is a fun weekend of walking, people and adventure with a dash of dancing on Saturday afternoon – a chance to do something new and different with all walks under the guidance of knowledgeable local guides.

 

 

 

 

Waipu is celebrating after the recent Society of Beer Advocates (SOBA) awards ceremony in Auckland. Both McLeod’s Pizza Barn and McLeod’s Brewery took home significant awards from the nationwide group which champions New Zealand’s independent breweries.

 

 

Parliament is launching an electronic petitions system to make it easier for people to have their say. It’s part of a number of online changes that will also make the Parliament website mobilephone friendly.


 

 

Easter comes early this year, with the Waipu Easter Carnival kicking off town festivities on Easter Saturday, March 31, 9am-2pm. This year’s Waipu Easter Carnival promises to be another spectacular day out for young and old. 

 

 

 

Te Arai needs quarry In response to your February 26 edition I wish to remark on several key points raised in the advertisement. This is sensationalism to the max! It’s emotive and extremely counterproductive to our local economy.


 

 

Dinosaurs were, mostly, large powerful beasts with very thick skin who dominated their environment. With the exception of the small retiring tuatara they are no more. The sabre tooth tiger was fast and fearsome.