16th December 2019 Issue

Christmas gets a helping hand A Christmas party inspired by memories of ’back in the day’ delighted hundreds of people recently as one of Mangawhai’s charitable organisations gave the festive season a helping hand to arrive.
Ed Said - A year like no other Actually, ever year is like no other but this past year we have had the horror of the Christchurch mosque shootings and recently the White Island tragedy.
Trial changes to smooth summer traffic Kaipara District Council is introducing temporary measures in Mangawhai over the summer season to keep traffic moving and help people get around safely. The town centre changes were designed collaboratively with the Managawhai Business Association, customers and residents of the surrounding streets at two Council-led workshops.
Paparoa Hotel, a step back in time with great food Nestled on the side of State Highway 12, just past the quintessential country Kiwi village of Paparoa, lies the areas local tavern, the Paparoa Hotel, a classic style pub established in the 1950s which still boasts its original lino and formica countertop.
Northbound passing lane on Brynderwyns to remain closed The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the northbound passing lane on the south side of the Brynderwyns Hills on State Highway 1 will remain closed until March. Work to repair a failed retaining wall on the northbound side of the road has now been completed, however a second retaining wall on the same stretch of road is at risk of failing.
National biosecurity emerging leader award for NRC manager A promising pest management career that has included extensive work to help turn the tide on Northland’s dwindling kiwi populations has been recognised with a national award.
New walkway a group effort Locals will have noticed the activity on Rakaunui land opposite Old Waipu Road late last month, with an excavator working and metal being delivered. The work, now complete, has involved the construction of a new walking track linking Molesworth Drive with the Pearson/Kainui esplanade reserve.
MAZ VS KDC
News in Brief Get fire smart Fires can and do start from the smallest spark Surf the radio waves By popular demand, the surf music series ‘Hang Five’ is back again on Heads 106.4FM this summer Let the games begin! The iconic Waipu Highland Games are just a few weeks away
Mangawhai theatre group wows audiences With sell-out shows and standing ovations, a brand-new local theatre’s opening performance of a 50-year-old classic play has wowed audiences and established the group as Mangawhai’s thespian company.
Mangawhai Singers entertain with festive fundraiser It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas on a recent star-filled, silent night as a large crowd welcomed the coming holiday season with a magical festive-infusing, fundraising concert.
Coastguard advice as boating season gets underway With good weather meaning the boating season is now well underway, Coastguard is reminding boaties to make sure their vessels are ship-shape and ready to hit the water.
Community gets behind wharf rebuild Mangawhai locals have again put their hands in their pockets to provide funding for a community project. At midday on December 10 the PledgeMe campaign run by the Mangawhai Historic Wharf Trust to raise the money to fund the resource consent closed with pledges over the target of $80,000.
From New York to Mangawhai, new local brings jazz An international ensemble of awardwinning musicians, including a brand new local, is bringing a sassy smooth infusion of Christmas bossa nova to Mangawhai.
Police Snippets
Gardening with Gael - Dreaming of a white Christmas While everyone is sweltering in the summer heat, I am in snowy Southport, Connecticut, hoping for a white Christmas with my eldest son Nick.
Councillor graduates with first class honours Kaipara district councillor Jonathan Larsen (pictured right) has recently graduated from Massey University, earning a Master of Business Administration (Executive) degree with first class honours.
Huge benefits from proposed Auckland port move says NRC Suggestions of a managed Ports of Auckland retreat from Auckland and shift of its operations to Northport offer potentially massive gains for the North across multiple fronts, Northland Regional Council’s chief executive says.
Councillor Comment Mangawhai Community Plan (MCP) – report released With a lack of clarity around budgets, priorities and consultation on specific designs, in September I sought a report on the MCP around these matters.
Worzels World - Why Christmas? It’s generally acknowledged that Jesus wasn’t born on December 25 and that it has never snowed in Bethlehem. The date seems an arbitrary one. The tendency to merge Christian celebrations with pagan holy days may be partly responsible. If so, the attempt to kill both the sacred and profane birds with one stone was wide of the mark by three days – the solstice falling on the 21st.
Emerging artist on display Northland Anniversary weekend in January will see the third annual One Tree Point Combined Arts Exhibition at Hoppers Marquee, One Tree Point, beside Marsden Marina with the view of Mt Manaia and Whangarei Heads in the background.
The Cow Shed, more than just a day at the farm Now into its fifth year, the Mangawhai Cow Shed Pop up Cafe will reopen from December 27 to January 19, open seven days 9am-3pm.
We’re bringing your island holiday to Waipu! So whether you live here or you are on holiday, let’s make the most of summer and enjoy it. We are now at the end of the year, you have worked hard and deserve a bit of indulgence.
Mangawhai Park comes of age with new governance A new governance structure has been established for Mangawhai Community Park, recognising the new level of maturity in the park’s development. Located in Mangawhai Heads, the park provides activities and spaces for the community to enjoy the natural environment.
Waipu hosts north’s biggest car yard If you happen to save your summer travels until after the Christmas rush it would be a good to time your visit north around the Waipu Car & Bike Show at the Caledonian Park on Sunday February 9.
Locals feature in bowls awards The Mangawhai bowling fraternity have figured prominently in the recent 2019 Northland Centre awards, and not just the players. With his name put forward by the centre, Mangawhai custodian Wayne Neal was awarded Greenkeeper of the Year. Wayne cut his teeth at the Albertland greens then took over the Mangawhai post when Albertland closed seven years ago.

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16th December 2019 Issue

Christmas gets a helping hand

Ed Said - A year like no other

Trial changes to smooth summer traffic

Paparoa Hotel, a step back in time with great food

Northbound passing lane on Brynderwyns to remain closed

National biosecurity emerging leader award for NRC manager

New walkway a group effort

MAZ VS KDC

News in Brief

Mangawhai theatre group wows audiences

Mangawhai Singers entertain with festive fundraiser

Coastguard advice as boating season gets underway

Community gets behind wharf rebuild

From New York to Mangawhai, new local brings jazz

Police Snippets

Gardening with Gael - Dreaming of a white Christmas

Councillor graduates with first class honours

Huge benefits from proposed Auckland port move says NRC

Councillor Comment

Worzels World - Why Christmas?

Emerging artist on display

The Cow Shed, more than just a day at the farm

We’re bringing your island holiday to Waipu!

Mangawhai Park comes of age with new governance

Waipu hosts north’s biggest car yard

Locals feature in bowls awards

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