22nd July 2019 Issue

A local RSA was the destination for a posse of motorbike riders recently, roaring up from Auckland to drop in for lunch and to hand over a large and very much appreciated cheque. 

 

 

Drug bust - Police made an unexpected drug bust recently
Cove Rd crash - A serious crash on Cove Road could have ended tragically
Drink driving
A large number of intoxicated drivers are still being caught on Mangawhai roads

The north-bound lane on the south side of State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills has been closed due to issues with the retaining wall.
The NZ Transport Agency has issued a warning to motorists to take care in the area.

A second season of a TV show which celebrates the nation’s passion for all things DIY by challenging designers to invent original, multimedia art pieces, features one of Kaipara’s talented own.

People keen to become involved in local body politics and help shape Northland’s future are being encouraged to stand at this year’s local authority elections in October.
 

The Local Government NZ (LGNZ) Conference was held in Wellington earlier this month carrying the theme ‘Riding the localism wave: Putting communities in charge.
 

 

Nearly a year and a half after being highlighted through a compelling art exhibition, a potential environmental disaster still lurks on the bottom of a nearby seabed.
 

Armed with an array of equipment a swarm of police and associates formed a thin blue line in front of local shops recently, lying in wait to talk to passing shoppers including children. 

 

Waipu is well known for its iconic events, from the highland games to the famous Art n Tartan Awards. There’s another brilliant night of entertainment coming up which all will enjoy.

 

At this time of year a lot of our clients are telling us their skin feels dry. As a skin therapist when we look at your skin we assess – is it oil or water dry? 

 
 

 

Marunui Conservation’s John Hawley is not only concerned about animal predators that kill kiwi and other native birds. He’s also aware of the damage weeds can do to native forest and the environment in general. 
 

The team from Aotearoa Surf are just back from seven nights in Canggu, Bali, on an amazing Surf and yoga retreat – a dreamy, affordable, tropical getaway.

 

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Kauri seedlings were planted on a roadside embankment at Matakohe earlier this month to celebrate the completion of a project to construct two new bridges and a new 2.5km alignment of State Highway 12.

While the Waipu Wearable Arts exhibition and competition may be the main event of the annual Art n Tartan celebration, both pets and their owners turned out fully adorned on July 13 for the Vet Centre People and Pets Parade.

 

‘Bream Bay Link’, operated by locally-based Leabourn Passenger Services, will be the latest service to join the ‘Link’ family in Northland, already home to Far North Link, Mid North Link, Hokianga Link and CityLink Whangarei. 
 

With new exciting projects in the works and the average age of current volunteers in their early 70s, Mangawhai's favourite playground is looking for a new generation of helpers to ensure the community treasure lives on.
 

After lengthy deliberations at a meeting last Tuesday, Northland Regional Council says it will not include any provisions on the management of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its Proposed Regional Plan. The regional plan is effectively the rulebook for the way Northland’s water, air, soil and coast is managed. 
 

Fifty years ago, on July 20 1969, people all over the world watched in awe as mankind's effort to put a man on the moon came to fruition.