19th August 2019 Issue

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New Zealand’s most endangered bird, the tara iti (fairy tern), will receive a boost to their upcoming breeding season with the creation of three new man-made shell nesting sites in Waipu.

Multiple charges Police were called to the streets of Wellsford
Under the influence Local police say while reports of criminal activity
Chainsaw stolen A chainsaw was stolen from a parked vehicle
 

Smiles of children at east Kaipara schools will be bit brighter soon thanks to a local dental clinic being awarded a grant to help impress on students the vital importance of clean gums and strong teeth. 

Due to the censorship regime being imposed upon users of internet platforms like Facebook and YouTube, it has become incumbent upon smaller non-corporate media to publish alternative views that may contradict the manipulated mainstream narrative. 
 

Nearly 28 years ago to the day, writes JULIA WADE, a unique vessel with a sole purpose – to save Mangawhai’s ailing harbour – took its maiden voyage into local waters.
 

Fast forward nearly 30 years from the days of the Big Dig and Mangawhai’s harbour flows beautifully, attracting people and wildlife alike to play in her clear waters and rest on her sandy shores. 

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists there will be night time road works on State Highway 1 south of Wellsford starting Sunday night.

Local organisers for a vital, valuable cause are inviting the Mangawhai community to ‘paint August yellow’ while having a whole lot of fun.