14th March 2022 Edition

Generous shoppers fund big donation to surf club In a crowd-funding effort tallied at the till of a popular local store
Ed Said: Have you heard the news? An inherent desire to communicate and share information
Marunui Conservation: Safeguarding kiwi and their chicks From 2014 to 2016 North Island brown kiwi were translocated
Letters to the Editor Opinion judgmental - Having just read your opinion piece in the Focus Pandemic problems - I applaud your editors opinion
Mayor's Memo Getting clear results is a good thing
No stigma attached to having Covid says support group With Covid now officially widespread in east Kaipara
Electricity safety remains a priority, Northpower and Top Energy urge caution Northpower and Top Energy have teamed up again
Art Trail a showcase of local talent Art lovers from far and wide flocked to the local area	*
Rebel bees swarm despite efforts to rehome Kaiwaka’s recently discovered massive honeybee swarm
The Climate Chap: Mummy whats a MtC02e? All about the climate crisis numbers

Local author honoured to make award shortlist A local author has made the cut
Unlock your creative genius I was ready for the next challenge
Grand opening, heritage status for renovated Nova Scotia Junction Just two years shy of a century
Four artists, four visions Four visions, the new exhibition at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery
Gardening with Gael: Change of season means time to plant At last cooler temperatures and the possibility of rain
Water storage plan to ease Dargaville water restrictions The Waiatua Dam (on Opanake Road) may be the solution
End in sight for Kaiwaka footbridges construction Work to build two new footbridges in Kaiwaka
Summer bus trial shows year on year passenger increase Locals and visitors accompanied by boogie boards
Getting to know each other at whanau fun night Loads of families at the Tomarata School Whanau Fun Night
Caring for your soil needs rethink It is time for farmers and lifestyle block owners to re-think
Successful breeding season for one of our rarest birds With eight tara iti/ New Zealand fairy tern expected to fledge
Plastic not so fantastic says Consumer NZ Complaints to Consumer NZ