2nd Dec 2019 Issue

Handymen meet for a common cause Birds of the Brynderwyn hills will be able to nest a little easier from their wild cat-stalkers thanks to the tool-talent of some handy Mangawhai men.
Ed Said - Changing face of the North When I moved my family north to Dargaville in 1984 there were rumblings back then about traffic snarl-ups in Wellsford and how to fix them. Various options were discussed such as a by-pass in the area of Centennial Park and the saleyards or possibly an over-pass.
Rambling on through flora and fauna Serene native forests and sky-scraping trees, peaceful grassy lawns, brilliant blooms and green-leafed ponds inspired plant lovers and wanderers of all ages to pause and linger recently, while visiting some of Mangawhai’s most spectacular private gardens.
Summer swim spot survey starts December Annual summer water quality tests will has begun at some of Northland’s popular beaches, rivers and lakes.
Fireworks fundraiser dazzles big crowd Armed with picnics, blankets and deckchairs, an audience in the thousands were captivated recently by a spectacle of luminous firework-art which lit up the local sky.
Latest funding round benefits 15 local groups The Mangawhai Opportunity Factory (MOF) is excited to announce the completion of their fourth round of grants providing just over $46,000 to 15 local groups. “A big thank you goes out to the community for their continued generosity in donating quality unwanted goods,” says MOF spokesperson Dianne Christensen.
The sun, the music and other things What began as a ‘his and hers’ combination of espresso coffee, and health and beauty has progressed to a community get-together culminating in a musical and picnic event beside Waihoihoi Stream in Waipu.
December 15 date for Santa Parade Only 13 more sleeps and once again, in a blaze of tinsel and festive cheer, Santa will be rolling through Mangawhai in the town’s second annual Santa Parade.
Gardening with Gael - Rats and other ramblings “You didn’t ask me!” exclaimed Lloyd who has the delicious food at the Village Market in the Hall. “Ask you what?” Lloyd is a walking plant encyclopedia. “I know what’s eating your magnolias.”
Christmas letterboxes to brighten Mangawhai streets Local rural and urban neighbourhoods have a chance to get into the festive season with a design competition which aims to bring the Christmas spirit to the streets of Mangawhai.
Mangawhai just my style says new tavern manager Mangawhai’s iconic tavern has undergone a spring clean with a new manager, fresh menu and a grand new entrance. And there’s more proposed changes planned.
Worzel's World - A Time to Kill Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day but give a boy a gun and he’ll become a complete menace. My boyhood air rifle was a prized possession, second only in value to my bicycle. The problem was that in an Auckland suburban back yard there was little that needed killing. Instead I honed my skills as a markman with endless target practice.
New committee structure for Kaipara District Council Kaipara District Council (KDC) has adopted a new committee structure, with a focus on ‘cross-pollination’ of elected members across the district, collaboration and using the skills of elected members.
Community Centre invites more activity For so long recognised as a haven predominantly for senior citizens, the Community Centre in Fagan Place is home to a wide variety of other activities including art groups, bowls, bridge, and a fitness class.
Fashion fundraiser fills Trust pockets A fashion event of international standards entertained a large number of Mangawhai women recently, the glamourous cat walk show also raising thousands of cash for a respected local advocacy organisation.
Chance to upgrade life jackets with Coastguard’s Old4New initiative Following five successful years, Coastguard’s Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade will once again be motivating kiwis to check and upgrade their most important piece of boating safety equipment.
It’s business as usual says winning Waipu pie maker Waipu is noted for many things, most of them with a Scottish flavour, and the latest award is no different except it comes in the shape of a pie. The Logan MacLean Cafe has recently come to prominence through vegan food rather than Scottish roots.
Northpower consumers to receive over $10m Northpower electricity consumers will receive around $10.2 million thanks to Northpower and the Northpower Trust, an increase on the distribution consumers received in December 2018.
Speakers take audience around the world There was a great turn out for the November meeting of the Mangawhai Combined Rebus Club with an audience of 44 enjoying talks from two locals.
Facelift for MAZ social hub Visitors to Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) will have noticed a whole lot of activity over recent weeks with trades of all sorts giving the playground a bit of a revamp.

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2nd Dec 2019 Issue

Handymen meet for a common cause

Ed Said - Changing face of the North

Rambling on through flora and fauna

Summer swim spot survey starts December

Fireworks fundraiser dazzles big crowd

Latest funding round benefits 15 local groups

The sun, the music and other things

December 15 date for Santa Parade

Gardening with Gael - Rats and other ramblings

Christmas letterboxes to brighten Mangawhai streets

Mangawhai just my style says new tavern manager

Worzel's World - A Time to Kill

New committee structure for Kaipara District Council

Community Centre invites more activity

Fashion fundraiser fills Trust pockets

Chance to upgrade life jackets with Coastguard’s Old4New initiative

It’s business as usual says winning Waipu pie maker

Northpower consumers to receive over $10m

Speakers take audience around the world

Facelift for MAZ social hub

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