19th December Issue 2017

Dedication to St John rewarded Another group of Mangawhai’s extraordinary volunteers were celebrated recently for their time and service in helping to fund a local, essential life-saving facility.	t
Ed Said - Every donkey has his day That season again……When we think of little else but ourselves. Putting aside the financial trauma we inflict on ourselves in embracing Christmas, the unnecessary stress we put ourselves through in preparation and the blatant over-indulgence of food and drink.
Mangawhai 4G upgrade over holiday The idea of a summer holiday is to relax and switch off – but for most New Zealanders that doesn’t mean leaving their gadgets at home. During last year’s Christmas holiday period, Vodafone customers used a whopping 970 terabytes of data on the network – up 87 percent during the same period the year before.
Helipad takes Kaiwaka to new heights Cheryl Anderson could well be considered the life blood of the Kaiwaka Sports Complex. This is not to belittle in any way the total community input and support, but her boundless energy makes sure things get done.	t
New water sampling programme for Mangawhai Harbour A new year-round water quality sampling programme at Mangawhai Harbour will help officials better understand how healthy the harbour is and allow them to track any changes over time.
Letters to the Editor Te Reo transformation OMG, who is Mitch Morgan (Letters to the Editor, Dec 5) Te Vino? Now here is something hard to swallow – wine. Yes, you heard right - wine.
Bows & Bells a big success In seeking a fundraiser of a different genre, volunteers came up with Bows and Bells. A theme is agreed on, this time being a Christmas theme.	t
Cloud over brigade slowly lifting Over a year ago, accusations, intimidation and conflict ignited among members of an essential community service. However, Mangawhai’s Volunteer Fire Brigade is unified once more, rising like a phoenix from the ashes of 2015, to realign as a 20-strong, highly effective team in 2016.
Hooping for health, and happiness A new resident to Mangawhai will soon be able to offer a chance for others to relive some childhood fun from ‘back in the day’.
Kaipara outlets fail Controlled Purchase Operations test Two recent Controlled Purchase Operations, conducted at licensed premises throughout Northland by Northland DHB and NZ Police staff, has resulted in a disappointing result in one of the regions.
Worzels World - Another year of it When I first signed up to write this column – and I am not sure if signed up is the right term – I didn't sign anything, and after nine years I am still not sure what I am up to. I had in mind a humorous satirical commentary on life, the universe and politics. And there has been a fair few along these lines. It was, and is, what I most enjoy writing.
Custom car cruising after Christmas After more than a dozen years, Mangawhai’s Black Swamp Rod Run is simply the thing to do and the place to be for rod and custom car petrolheads.
New Council settling in Hello all. Another year is almost at an end and, from a Kaipara perspective, a year that has seen us return to democracy. Your Councillors have been very active with a lot of days spent learning about the workings of Council and our district. A big thank you to those groups who have taken the time to come and present or talk to us.
Redback spider find at Paparoa 'no cause for alarm' Officials say there is little risk to the public after the discovery of an Australian redback spider at Paparoa, the first confirmed Northland finding in more than 25 years.
The Cow Shed Cafe pops back It’s all very much a family affair. Amy is the daughter of Robert and Wendy Klink, owners of The Cow Shed Restaurant and Farm Shop.
Artist widens horizons Langs Beach artist Suza Schiele has been holding art and culture classes in the Mangawhai Library Hall for a couple of years and is about to embark on a major step forward.
Quirky gallery turns two Now almost two years old, Paparoa’s quirky White Rock Gallery boasts a myriad of artworks. The gallery is a collaborative effort by local artists to present a wide variety of creative mediums from painting, sculpture and jewellery, quilting and other fabric based crafts.
Water theme for upcoming workshop Gayle Forsters one-day Splash workshop in January will allow artists of all ages and abilities to combine their work in a collaborative printmaking woodcut collage telling stories that relate to Mangawhai.
Clean and green like you've never seen Even though we like to just keep light duties over the holidays, there’s still the essentials that need thorough cleaning like kitchens and benchtops, floors, toilets and bathrooms and ourselves – and Enjo products do the job quickly and economically.
Food journey inspires unique book An ‘adventure cookbook’ is a new genre, but this new release tells a story that stretches from London to Northland, and from baclava to pavlova.
Change of date for Waipu classic car show If you happen to miss the Black Swamp cavalcade from Mangawhai in early January, don’t be too concerned as Waipu will again be turning on a memorable car show on Waitangi Weekend, Sunday February 5, at Waipu’s Caledonian Park.

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19th December Issue 2017

Dedication to St John rewarded

Ed Said - Every donkey has his day

Mangawhai 4G upgrade over holiday

Helipad takes Kaiwaka to new heights

New water sampling programme for Mangawhai Harbour

Letters to the Editor

Bows & Bells a big success

Cloud over brigade slowly lifting

Hooping for health, and happiness

Kaipara outlets fail Controlled Purchase Operations test

Worzels World - Another year of it

Custom car cruising after Christmas

New Council settling in

Redback spider find at Paparoa 'no cause for alarm'

The Cow Shed Cafe pops back

Artist widens horizons

Quirky gallery turns two

Water theme for upcoming workshop

Clean and green like you've never seen

Food journey inspires unique book

Change of date for Waipu classic car show

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