26th February 2018

History as Hawaiki cable makes shore Mangawhai has become indelibly etched in New Zealand history with the culmination of a six year, multi-million dollar operation – bringing the Hawaiki international submarine cable a total of 15,000km safely ashore at Bream Tail Farm.
Ed Said - Stability at last? With the announcement of Jason Smith as our new Mayor, again social media erupted with an array of snide remarks from people who are happy with the democracy of the STV system providing they get the result they seek.
New Mangawhai town still has central focus Many local residents’ imaginations were inspired last year after a developing company showcased their vision for a new township, offering the area a range of potential amenities including a movie theatre and supermarket.
Balcony collapse quickens tavern restoration Patrons enjoying a Saturday afternoon drink at the local tavern recently had the floor swept from under them, literally, when part of an outside second storey balcony they were gathered on suddenly gave way.
Busy council now re-established The past month has been a very busy time on Council, with the three-yearly review of the Long Term Plan (LTP). The LTP is the ten-year budget which defines how Council work is to be prioritised and funded.
New mayor brings optimism and energy Kaipara’s new mayor Dr Jason Smith was officially sworn in to office at a short ceremony at Dargaville last Friday. Dr Smith topped the recent by-election poll with 3,021 votes cast by just over 42 per cent of the electorate, or 6727 voters and against seven other aspirants.
Members tune in to guest speaker Guest speaker at the February 2018 meeting was Mark Perry. Known to many residents in the district as the ‘local radio guy’, Mark’s association with broadcasting spans more than 40 years.
Quarry owners respond to criticism Representatives of Te Arai’s Lake Road Quarry have responded to criticism of their expanding operation by the Lake Road Preservation Society (LRPS). The Society is claiming the quarry, started by Dave and Sheryl Pacey in 1981, is in breach of its current Land Use Consent, has been damaging to the landscape, and that current application for Resource Consent to expand their operation considerably will destroy native bush and natural wildlife.
Open-cast mine expansion planned for Te Arai Point A local quarry at Te Arai, near Mangawhai, has applied to Auckland Council for a Resource Consent to expand their quarrying operation to over 60 times its legally permitted allowance resulting in the destruction of six acres of native bush.
Gardening with Gael - Easier care shrubs to replace annuals A splash of blue in the garden during the heat and humidity may not have the same effect as a swim in the sea, but the colour certainly goes a long way to cooling the brain. Teamed with white, blue flowers glow in a border at this time of year.
Tragedy inspires desire to keep community roads safe People pursuing a good time at Mangawhai’s restaurants and bars have made good use of a transport service set up last Labour Day.
Alien Weaponry Signs International Deal New Zealand’s local ‘Te Reo Metal’ sensations, Alien Weaponry, have signed an international deal with Napalm Records in Europe, which will see their debut album marketed and sold worldwide.
ThetaHealing: Where Science meets Spirit There is more to our human story that is being uncovered as 150 years of scientific thinking is being overturned. Scientific evidence proves emotions affect our entire physical reality.
Musical maestro comes to town To have an international singer and choir director the calibre of Tony Backhouse is indeed a coup for a small town like Wellsford, but such is his commitment and passion to take music countrywide through his workshops and tours cover the globe.
Oil spill art makes an impact The latest art exhibit to hit Mangawhai has astonished and alerted audiences with its confronting creativity and underlining crucial message.
Voluntary position available for Library Hall The dedicated group of volunteers responsible for keeping Mangawhai’s ‘grand old lady’, the Library Hall, looking refined are looking for an essential new member to join their team. Mangawhai Library Hall Committee (MLHC) have a vacancy for a Hall Hirer/Administration Person to be nominated at the groups AGM on March 13. “
Mangawhai Food & Wine Festival grooves to Motown There is much to do in town this Walking Weekend (March 15-18) and along with fabulous guided walks galore, you can dance till the sun goes down at the Mangawhai Food & Wine Festival!
Wattle seed ﬂavours latest ﬁeld days treat A clever co-operative culinary coup; that’s how the Northland Regional Council and NorthTec are hoping the visitors to the upcoming Northland Field Days will view their wattle seed-flavoured ice cream.
Classics at the Cove returns Once again hosts Debi and Dave Brown welcome all to Classics at the Cove, an afternoon of sunshine and song on their beautiful Waipu property overlooking Bream Bay.
Letters to the Editor The Ministry of Truth I'm sure there must be some mistake. Dog Day Afternoon I was involved with organising the Mangawhai Domain Wings & Wheels open day event. Chloe Swarbrick’s Bill To those MPs in Parliament who listened compassionately to Chloe Swarbrick’s informed pleas
Worzels World - To vote or not to vote? It was around 18 years ago that I decided to give up voting in the national elections. I may have just read George Orwell who amongst other things said ‘Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind’.
Fly-in open day takes off at Domain An event never seen before in the skies of Mangawhai was witnessed by a steady stream of more than 300 curious locals and aviation enthusiasts recently.
Rain doesn’t stop race to Rock Rain, mud and slippery slopes became part of a recent local sporting event, the eighth annual Kaiwaka Sports Association's (KSA) ‘Top of the Rock’ challenge, which still achieved a successful turnout despite the tumultuous weather.

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26th February 2018

History as Hawaiki cable makes shore

Ed Said - Stability at last?

New Mangawhai town still has central focus

Balcony collapse quickens tavern restoration

Busy council now re-established

New mayor brings optimism and energy

Members tune in to guest speaker

Quarry owners respond to criticism

Open-cast mine expansion planned for Te Arai Point

Gardening with Gael - Easier care shrubs to replace annuals

Tragedy inspires desire to keep community roads safe

Alien Weaponry Signs International Deal

ThetaHealing: Where Science meets Spirit

Musical maestro comes to town

Oil spill art makes an impact

Voluntary position available for Library Hall

Mangawhai Food & Wine Festival grooves to Motown

Wattle seed ﬂavours latest ﬁeld days treat

Classics at the Cove returns

Letters to the Editor

Worzels World - To vote or not to vote?

Fly-in open day takes off at Domain

Rain doesn’t stop race to Rock

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