5th November 2018 Issue

Over $100k gifted back to community Only a year on from humble beginnings, a unique funding idea which sees a return of thousands of dollars back into the Mangawhai community celebrated its first birthday and announced more worthy recipients at a recent birthday bash.
Ed Said - Roll on summer I say It’s not that I don’t believe in climate change; I believe, as history tells us, that climate changes all the time according to the seasons. I don’t necessarily believe that man is able to fix it if, in fact, it is ‘broken’.
Kaipara residents invited to join People’s Panel Do you want to make a difference and have your opinion heard when Kaipara District Council is planning ahead, proposing changes or making decisions? The Kaipara District Council People’s Panel is looking for those who want to have a say on issues and be a sounding board for future plans, policies, innovative new services and service improvements.
Christmas parade reminder, float your ideas With six weeks to go, organisers of Mangawhai’s first Santa Parade in many years are advising any local businesses, groups or clubs that wish to be involved in the special Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) event, that now is the time to register.
Using design to combat climate change Local graphic designer, Emma McLean, is set to inspire at the Arts + Climate Innovation Roadshow in November. The event, hosted by climate change awareness group Track Zero, will explore the relationship between creativity and climate change.
Hey mister, can you lend me a grand? This is ambiguity at its best as, in this case, it doesn’t refer to money. For those who may remember the Julian Slade musical Salad Days which first hit the stage in the 1950s you may recall the song line ‘I’m looking for a piano’.
Mangawhai surf club to benefit from new Hilux Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service (MHVLS) is excited to receive one of 17 new Toyota Hilux SR5’s being distributed to surf lifesaving clubs in the Northern Region.
Kaipara council representation review now taking appeal Earlier last month Kaipara Regional Council voted to implement its initial proposal on its Kaipara boundary representation arrangements, prior to the 2019 elections. After a number of submissions, and hearings with Council it has been decided that the initial proposal will be its final proposal for representation arrangements.
Bad weather doesn’t stop Mangawhai giving generously to pink appeal Volunteers adorned in hues of pink were stationed at both ends of Mangawhai recently, braving an icy blast to help gather funds for their sisters – and brothers – suffering from an increasing and potentially deadly disease.
Police Snippets Dog killing sheep Flocks of sheep and sprng lambs have been terrorised and slaughtered by an alleged lone dog in Mangawhai Heads neighbourhood. Pain in the glass Mangawhai Police station had four windows shattered purposely.
Mangawhai Singers impress at fundraiser On the evening of Saturday October 27 the Mangawhai Singers traveled to Maungaturoto Country Club, performing a medley of songs to an appreciative audience of around 150, part of a Riverview Rest Home fundraiser by the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust (MCCT).
Matakohe bridge beams make the long haul Thirty concrete beams for bridge number two across the Matakohe River were delivered recently with a transporter making daily trips from Ranui in west Auckland to the construction site.
Why some skin treatments don’t work Have you ever had a skin treatment or used a product and not really been that impressed with the outcome? There are many reasons why this could have happened. The most common would have to be not addressing the skin concern at a cellular level.	*
Gardening with Gael - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Listening to The Wireless, an old Simon and Garfunkel favourite ‘Scarborough Fair’ brought back memories of the herbs parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.
Mangawhai weed warriors needed Mangawhai prides itself on being ‘magical’ but it will take more than magic to stop the spread of serious weeds. The allocation of significant funding by Northland Regional Council (NRC) to support community initiatives to control pest plants.
Farm owner moves on but memories remain Mangawhai’s former raw milk farm in Bagnal Road has closed its doors. The milking herd has been sold but the property and its owner family has a strong connection with Mangawhai on several fronts.
Seafaring charity answers allegations over harassment Board members of a nautical charity based in Mangawhai, whose founding member was accused of bullying and harassment earlier this year, have apparently released a statement to address the allegations and assure future volunteers.
New plans to improve road safety, access, and capacity The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has released plans for the Whangarei to Te Hana transport corridor to improve safety and resilience in the short and medium term as well as planning now for future population growth.
Rower at the helm of Northland Rescue Chopper Appeal Former Trans-Atlantic Rowing Champion and Olympian Rob Hamill is the latest ambassador for the Northland Rescue Helicopter service. The announcement comes as the service prepares to celebrate 30 years of saving lives.
Sunshine and fun turned up for school event Under a warm, spring sunshine all the fun of the fair was on offer at Mangawhai Beach School’s [MBS] recent Agricultural and Gala Day.
Worzels World - A borrowed commentary It is strange irony that in these later days we are inundated with information yet starved of truth. As George Orwell observed: ‘During times of universal deceit telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act’. Yet truth can still be found by those prepared to sift through the trivia, misinformation, spin and propaganda.
Tracks Trust hoping for Lincoln Downs Farm bush block as recreation reserve The Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust is lobbying Kaipara District Council to designate the bush block of the waste water irrigation farm, Lincoln Downs, on Brown Road, as recreation reserve.
Furnishing your future When preparing to undertake ones greatest investment, be it home buying or building, it’s usual to cruise the many show homes about the area to view layouts, plans, facilities and accessories.
Once Upon a Time in the West Five artists, all friends, are embarking on a creative journey travelling with their art from their usual artistic home in Muddy Waters Gallery in Dargaville over to the East and Mangawhai Artists Gallery.
See Art n Tartan up close, two days only If you were lucky enough to buy a ticket for the 2018 Art n Tartan Wearable Art show in Waipu this year you’ll be pleased to know that there will be an exhibition of the artworks in the Celtic Barn on November 10-11 where you will be able to examine the garments up close and learn how they were constructed.
Mangawhai artists group wins Northland business awards While we tend to perceive business award winners to be multi-million dollar concerns, sometimes well-run community-based activities can prove every bit as successful even though not profit orientated.
Whai Awa development incorporates robust design and social benefits Situated at the end of Pearson Street within Mangawhai Village, Whai Awa is a unique development in a very special location.
Time is right for debut album release says band Local band Tempist Fujit are bringing original music back to where it all began with the release of their debut album in their home town of Waipu.
Team ready to support new golf club manager It’s been full circle then just a small deviation that has taken Brad Grimmer to his new role as manager of Mangawhai Golf Club, replacing Steve Hinton.

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5th November 2018 Issue

Over $100k gifted back to community

Ed Said - Roll on summer I say

Kaipara residents invited to join People’s Panel

Christmas parade reminder, float your ideas

Using design to combat climate change

Hey mister, can you lend me a grand?

Mangawhai surf club to benefit from new Hilux

Kaipara council representation review now taking appeal

Bad weather doesn’t stop Mangawhai giving generously to pink appeal

Police Snippets

Mangawhai Singers impress at fundraiser

Matakohe bridge beams make the long haul

Why some skin treatments don’t work

Gardening with Gael - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Mangawhai weed warriors needed

Farm owner moves on but memories remain

Seafaring charity answers allegations over harassment

New plans to improve road safety, access, and capacity

Rower at the helm of Northland Rescue Chopper Appeal

Sunshine and fun turned up for school event

Worzels World - A borrowed commentary

Tracks Trust hoping for Lincoln Downs Farm bush block as recreation reserve

Furnishing your future

Once Upon a Time in the West

See Art n Tartan up close, two days only

Mangawhai artists group wins Northland business awards

Whai Awa development incorporates robust design and social benefits

Time is right for debut album release says band

Team ready to support new golf club manager

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