5th Sept 2022 Edition

Shared Path phase one celebrated Fifteen months ago in May 2021
Fairy tern volunteers needed for upcoming breeding season Do you have an interest in shore birds?	*
Bargain hunters line up early at Food For Fashion charity event Local crafters of fine meats
Mayor's Memo Kia ora, Big news in Kaipara
Mangawhai Sandspit: It’s our taonga Against some of the worst weather events
Firefighters suit up for charity challenge Local firefighters have climbed to dizzying heights
Locals show support at museum fundraiser With a wave of their collaborative hands
New museum manager: “I think of myself as a storyteller at heart…” Mangawhai’s home of history
The climate chap: Sustainability is the key My favourite three words that I frequently hear
Why, and how often, should I review my will? As life changes, so do your circumstances
New national policy means changes to Northland freshwater management Sediment and E. coli are the two greatest threats
Art & Tartan wearable art awards back After an absence of three years
Workshop and working bee supporting Classics at the Cove Many will be familiar with the natural sound amphitheatre
Expert to speak on fascinating fungi ‘Hidden wonders, fantastic, fascinating, fundamental and essential’
Council upgrades water and wastewater operating system The first part of a multi-phase project

Gardening with Gael: Flowering magnolia leaves other trees in the shade Glowing against the background of native bush
First candidate meeting plays out to full house As the local body elections shift into higher gear
Fears acceptance of $16m funding package will remove council assets and gag criticism of Three Waters As the imminent decision regarding acceptance
‘We’re better off’ with Better Off Funding Package says mayor Smith; will help fund community hubs Two new community hubs move a step closer
Community unity vital says local group A recent council candidates meeting
Local ward election candidates summarise their vision for the future In 300 words or less
New zones to complete MAZ skatepark The Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) Trust
Blind Date at the gallery Blind dates are full of surprises
The danger of labelling I often receive emails from clients
Kaipara Art Awards calling for entries The call is out for artists with a Kaipara connection
Code of conduct complaint against councillor upheld A Facebook post by a Kaipara councillor regarding alleged tampering
Mangawhai Snippets NEW DAY, NEW WAVE: Shot by Adam Gaston
Letters to the Editor Councillor volunteer support vital With candidates now finalised for the local body elections Time to get involved in local elections I am a GP who moved to NZ in lieu of GP shortage in the region and New Zealand
Pest control programme educates students