21st November 2016

Police volunteers recognised Honour and appreciation were recently given to a group of volunteers who supported Mangawhai’s thin blue line for over 15 years.
Ed said - How could this possibly happen?? Are we talking about one single ticket that won Lotto’s $44 million? Are we talking about the Chicago Cubs winning the American Major League Baseball for the first time in their 141 year history?
Community Matters - White Ribbon Day: Changing attitudes towards woman Every year there are a number of ribbon days when coloured ribbons are used to raise awareness of a certain issue. It can be confusing as to which one is for what, or if we miss the news that week, they can just pass us by.
Domain entrance gets upgrade The Mangawhai Domain committee has concreted the first section of the Domain driveway, combining some of their own financial resources with a donation from the Mangawhai Endowment Fund.
Essential services for small block farming Deciding that the downturn in dairying was going to put too much unnecessary strain on their operation, Mark and Kathy Bygrave stepped sideways in adopting another agricultural avenue, but still putting their farming expertise to good use
Letters to the Ed Get a life - What a lot of kerfuffle regarding Paul Henry’s “sexist” comments. Respectful relationships - Local men are being asked to think about what kind of guy they wanna be.
Natural healing that feels good Acupuncture is part of the Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) system, which has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness for more than 3,000 years.
Shepherd to chair new-look regional council Bill Shepherd has been elected unopposed to chair a new-look Northland Regional Council for the next three years.
Small Talk Scouts say thank you - Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Scouts have enough money Walking Weekend date Announced - The annual Mangawhai Walking Weekend Waipu carol services - Carol services will be held on Sunday December 18 Don’t be greedy! - Uretiti and Bream Bay are often the scene of big crowds Make a carol date - A Christmas music and carol concert
Community patrol to support police Summer is on its way and with it a lot more visitors and tourists will be heading to Mangawhai. Crime prevention is a good place to start when it comes to keeping everybody safe and happy.
New market venue proves popular Feeling her brainchild Beach and Country Market had run its course at the Domain, market manager Sue Martin was looking for a way to ‘freshen it up’ and keep both exhibitors and public interested.
Construction to start on Puhoi to Warkworth Motorway Transport Minister Simon Bridges today welcomed a significant step towards completing a key section of the Government’s Puhoi to Wellsford Road of National Significance.
Police Snippets Youth questioned - Police have talked to a 16-year-old in relation to two fires Quake caution - The recent North Canterbury earthquakes caused little disruption to Mangawhai Unrelated burgleries - Two burglaries have occurred in the last few weeks Market congestion - A number of complaints about the traffic congestion
Schools swap mobile phones for rewards Sustainable Coastlines’ RE:MOBILE mobile phone recycling scheme is a campaign where schools gain fantastic rewards from collecting unwanted mobile phones.
Worzels World - Each to his own The most recent US election seems to have generated more interest in this part of the world than any I can remember. New Zealand has become more US oriented year by year since the days when ‘Yanks go home’ was sprayed on walls in Auckland city.
National title icing on the cake for cadet unit Winning the recent National Skills at Arms title for the third year in a row has capped off a memorable last few months for Mangawhai Cadet Unit.
Do you know these people? Mangawhai’s Computer Guy, Steve Green, recently found an SD card from a camera at the junction of Mangawhai Road and Avocado Lane. It contains around 220 lovely photos of a group vacationing in Holland.

Showcase of glass and wood Visitors to Mangawhai Art Gallery at the village have been treated to another stunning array of the areas exceptional artistic talent.
Celebrating 64 years of blossoms and blooms Mangawhai’s Library Hall overflowed with brilliant colour and sweet perfume on November 11 as Mangawhai Women’s Institute (MWI) kicked off their 64th annual Floral and Craft Show.
Gull outlet to create competition Gull New Zealand has landed in Wellsford, bringing with it lower fuel prices to both local motorists and holidaymakers.
Preparing for the Garden Ramble If you want to rediscover your garden, my advice is to go in the Garden Ramble. Corners that have been ignored, sometimes for years, suddenly demand attention.
Fishing comp lures locals Carters Lower North Region kicked off summer on Friday November 11 with their annual fishing competition, which involved customers from Mangawhai, Maungaturoto, Warkworth and Whangaparaoa branches.
Mystery truck causes accident A Mangawhai resident claims to have ‘faced the jaws of death’ after being forced off the road by an oncoming truck on Mangawhai Road on November 7.
Cookbook like a biographical journey The Quay to the Cove. The title sounds a bit like a travelogue but only if readers are cryptic minded.
Help available when you reach tipping point Anthea Raven is a qualified and registered social worker, experienced trainer and educator, and an accredited disputes mediator. She has 30 years experience in the human services across a range of environments

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21st November 2016

Police volunteers recognised

Ed said - How could this possibly happen??

Community Matters - White Ribbon Day: Changing attitudes towards woman

Domain entrance gets upgrade

Essential services for small block farming

Letters to the Ed

Natural healing that feels good

Shepherd to chair new-look regional council

Small Talk

Community patrol to support police

New market venue proves popular

Construction to start on Puhoi to Warkworth Motorway

Police Snippets

Schools swap mobile phones for rewards

Worzels World - Each to his own

National title icing on the cake for cadet unit

Do you know these people?

Showcase of glass and wood

Celebrating 64 years of blossoms and blooms

Gull outlet to create competition

Preparing for the Garden Ramble

Fishing comp lures locals

Mystery truck causes accident

Cookbook like a biographical journey

Help available when you reach tipping point

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New market venue proves popular

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Reporting: Julia news@mangawhaifocus.co.nz 0274641673
Accounts: Richard info@mangawhaifocus.co.nz 021678358