4th April 2016 Issue

Mediation awards KDC $5.3m The Kaipara District Council and the Auditor-General have agreed to settle the claim by the Council against the Auditor-General in connection with audit issues identified in the Auditor-General’s inquiry report into the Mangawhai community wastewater scheme tabled in Parliament in December 2013.
Offroad racing thrills crowd A big new engine and trademark spectacular driving style has seen multiple champion Tony McCall power to the to[ of the 2016 Polaris New Zealand Offroad Racing Championship at Mangawhai over Easter.
Offroaders give Mangawhai track high praise A couple of days heavy rain threatened to mar what turned out to be a big Mangawhai weekend for petrol heads but Good Friday dawned clear, and a real hot Saturday dried the new track to perfection for the first round of the ORANZ Northern Offroad Championship.
Ed Said - 5.3 million steps forward Yes, it’s official and, to my mind, an important step forward. While there was scant evidence of action since papers were filed in late 2014, there were obviously things happening behind the scenes or at least around the board table.
Easter fundraiser builds new fire station Drivers travelling along Inlet Road were required to slow down over Easter, as firefighters lined the street. Instead of carrying firefighting equipment however, the volunteers were armed with buckets.
Letters to the Editor Eight questions - We all love good news, and we love the bringer of good news. Wetland threat - Gillian Wharfe writes in the Focus (March 21) claiming a cycle/walkway/boardwalk constructed in the upper harbor will be a wetland threat
Your Questions Answered - Settlement will see debt reduction Last week the Kaipara District Council and the Controller and Auditor General agreed to settle the claim by the Council against the Auditor General in connection with historic audit issues.
Mangroves matter say some experts The attributes of Mangawhai’s mangroves were given a positive boost recently, as qualified speakers voiced their knowledge and expertise regarding the importance of the controversial water plant.
Terrific weekend a traffic weekend Since Christmas, except for a couple of very wet days, the constant remark through Anniversary weekend and now Easter has been “I’ve never seen so many people, I’ve never seen so much traffic.”
Volunteering: What’s in it for you? Living in small communities there are endless opportunities to volunteer. Helping can be at the local library or information centre, driving the health shuttle, being involved in a local service club or sports team, charity auctions, or school PTA. Or it may be a wider cause such as buying a piece of a New Zealand beach.
Guytons Garden - Don't let the rot set in Are you suffering the hot, muggy weather we are labouring under here in Riverton, I wonder? Autumn is supposed to be cool and clear.
Worzels World - Lessons from the nearly dead As a young man there were many things I thought I may get from this one-time adventure called life – fame, happiness, wealth perhaps, and maybe even other precious commodities such as love or wisdom.
Waipu wows with car and bike show Waipu Lions, keen to fundraise for a good local cause while the tailend of summer was still here, hit on the idea of a classic car show. That decided, the group had only five weeks to confirm the venue.
Rotary reaches target Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary Club raised over $5000 from their Grand Auction, held at Maungaturoto Primary School on March 19. This was in response to the club’s $5000 pledge to urgent appeals from Rotary International for funds to support Fiji.
Inspirational guest speaker to highlight next Zonta meeting Guests are welcome to attend Mangawhai Zonta’s next general meeting on April 25 to hear guest speaker Lyn Dawson (pictured), the club’s nominee for one of the 50 Women of Achievement.
Easter art in Mangawhai Beautiful scenery, great food, and over 100 talented artists inspired by their environment. Tucked away in studios all over the Mangawhai region are painters.
Carnival cash fills school coffers In just six short years the Waipu Easter Carnival has grown from a little light entertainment to one of the major events on the local holiday calendar.
Lifejacket swap puts water safety first The Old4New team, aboard a large VW Crafter van visited 23 boat ramps and locations from Kerikeri to Hamilton over summer, racking up over 3,300km to promote safe boating by encouraging boaties to trade in their old, damaged or worn lifejackets for a discount on brand-new, fit-for-purpose Hutchwilco lifejackets.
Interest already growing for Ramble Just like a clothing retailer, gardeners need to think a couple of seasons ahead, especially those who want to be in fashion or, in this case, prepare their gardens for this year’s Mangawhai Garden Ramble. Preparations by organisers are now underway for what is the major fundraiser for the Mangawhai Kindergarten and Plunket groups.
Police Snippets Burnout damage, Mangawhai speeders, Thieves throw TV, Lucky escapes, Storm passes, Incident free Easter,	a
Fishing comp delivers fresh and fruity haul A couple of days heavy rain just before Labour Weekend had old salts stroking their beards in fear of what competition day might bring for the TimberWorld-sponsored Mangawhai Boating & Fishing Club Annual Easter Fishing Competition.

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4th April 2016 Issue

Mediation awards KDC $5.3m

Offroad racing thrills crowd

Offroaders give Mangawhai track high praise

Ed Said - 5.3 million steps forward

Easter fundraiser builds new fire station

Letters to the Editor

Your Questions Answered - Settlement will see debt reduction

Mangroves matter say some experts

Terrific weekend a traffic weekend

Volunteering: What’s in it for you?

Guytons Garden - Don't let the rot set in

Worzels World - Lessons from the nearly dead

Waipu wows with car and bike show

Rotary reaches target

Inspirational guest speaker to highlight next Zonta meeting

Easter art in Mangawhai

Carnival cash fills school coffers

Lifejacket swap puts water safety first

Interest already growing for Ramble

Police Snippets

Fishing comp delivers fresh and fruity haul

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Accounts: Richard info@mangawhaifocus.co.nz 021678358