3rd October 2016 Issue

Fairy tern gets interest from bank staff Fairy Terns are once again eyeing up Mangawhai Spit to begin their mating rituals, and this year they have received a helping hand from a crew of banking personnel.
Ed Said - What are we waiting for I said earlier that much of this election would likely play out on social media. Kaipara concerns recently opened their own Facebook page. Mayoral candidate Bruce Rogan has one, as does Peter Wethey and Libby Jones.
Sewage leak gets noses out of joint A foul-smelling situation has been wafting around one of Mangawhai’s established holiday destinations, reeking dispute, hostility and leaving a pungent scent in the air.
Your Questions Answered - New Council can begin with confidence The final meeting of the Kaipara District Council under governance by Commissioners was held last week. The meeting included adopting the Council’s Annual Accounts for the year ending 30 June 2016.
Lessons for Govt in Mangawhai rates win says Peters The judge has declared that the council’s rates for the Kaipara District Council region have not been lawfully set or assessed for the rating years from 2011/2012 to 2015/2016 inclusive. “Their partial victory in the High Court is a reward for the trojan effort they have put in to restoring their rights after years of incompetence, which has been brushed under the carpet by the National government,” says Mr Peters.
Pic of the week a winner Mangawhai student Natasha Partridge has always been interested in photography since her parents gave her a Samsung S760 digital camera on her 6th birthday. She enjoys all types of photography but her main interest is scenery and people and in particular combining the two together.
Local JP’s offer important service Though a recent arrival in Mangawhai, former paramedic and Justice of the Peace, Lindsay McCaw, learned that despite there being several other JPs in the area, locals were travelling to the Whangarei District Court to have essential documents signed.
Northland metal band makes history Northland metal band Alien Weaponry has won this year’s Smokefreerockquest on Saturday September 14 at Auckland’s Raye Freedman Centre, adding to their Smokefree Pacifica Beats win the night before – a first in the event’s history.
New guard for Council services Kaipara District Council has changed its supplier to monitor dog and stock, noise and parking regulations. A unique joint tender arrangement with Whangarei District Council took place earlier this year and through this process Armourguard were awarded the contract, taking over from Monday September 12.
Thank you, Alma We were admiring the views of the sand bund when we came across this lovely, generous mine of knowledge local - we think her name is Alma Reed.
Saddlery service for locals Seeing a niche market to serve the local and growing horse and pony fraternity led Ruakaka horsewoman, Margie George, to set up Saddlery Direct providing feed, supplements, saddlery and clothing to horse people young and old.
Education entrepreneurs have the answers A breath of fresh air blew into the Mangawhai Golf Club last week in the form of Dr Deborah Lambie and partner David Cameron, co-founders of online NCEA student tutoring service LearnCoach.
Life-changing adventure available again A Mangawhai Club and Mangawhai Focus-sponsored scholarship is again available for two adventurers who are daring enough to take on the mind, body and soul challenge of Outward Bound.
Worzels World - I Should Have Known Better History shows that even if two Wrights make an aeroplane, two wrongs don’t make a right. Regular readers will already know that since the dissolution by forced resignation of the elected Kaipara District Council in 2012 I have refused to give money to the illegitimate non-democratic organisation that currently occupies our public buildings in Dargaville.
A life story with a difference Mangawhai is quite prolific when it comes to published authors covering a wide range of subjects. Local Mum Juanita Ingham has recently released her ‘life’ story – thus far.
Community Matters - Support local food producers, limit food waste We are lucky in Northland to have growers or farmers markets in a number of locations. Locally we have Mangawhai market on Saturday mornings where a range of food, crafts and local produce is available.
Why have a facial? Facials are for all different reasons, normally for a specific skin concern/condition or because you just want a good skin treatment with true relaxation in mind more for your general wellbeing.
Gardening with Gael - Spring means Seeds vs Weeds Every year I plan to liberally sprinkle Californian poppy seeds around at the end of winter or beginning of spring as the packets recommend. Most years I look in dismay as the Californian poppies bloom elsewhere.
Police Snippets Contact police anytime - Speculation about the closure of small-town police stations have been floating around town lately, Speed up, burglary down - Burglary rates are down around the regions of Mangawhai and Wellsford. Man on the run - Police are still on the hunt for 39-year-old Whangarei man, Mark Fletcher, who has warrants out for his arrest.
New Life and Contradictions: Mangawhai art dazzles Blazing colour and powerful thought-provoking images brightened up a wet evening recently, for those who attended the opening night of ‘Anti-Analog’, Mangawhai Artists Inc.’s latest exhibition.
Letters to the Editor Democracy a stitch-up - The commissioners are wasting no time in their last few months Election from ludicrous to serious - For me it is ludicrous to demand replacement of worn out infrastructure Growth challenges for Mangawhai - For the Mangawhai Town Plan (MTP) project to be successful there needs to be community buy-in. ....and more.....

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3rd October 2016 Issue

Fairy tern gets interest from bank staff

Ed Said - What are we waiting for

Sewage leak gets noses out of joint

Your Questions Answered - New Council can begin with confidence

Lessons for Govt in Mangawhai rates win says Peters

Pic of the week a winner

Local JP’s offer important service

Northland metal band makes history

New guard for Council services

Thank you, Alma

Saddlery service for locals

Education entrepreneurs have the answers

Life-changing adventure available again

Worzels World - I Should Have Known Better

A life story with a difference

Community Matters - Support local food producers, limit food waste

Why have a facial?

Gardening with Gael - Spring means Seeds vs Weeds

Police Snippets

New Life and Contradictions: Mangawhai art dazzles

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