6th July 2020 Issue

Special guest surprises young footballers Local young footballers – plus coaches and parents – were all abuzz at a recent training session, due to their local football fields being graced by an international sports star.
Ed Said - Mangawhai's teen angst Many New Zealanders have been in a hurry to throw open the borders to our South Pacific neighbours and create some sort of semi-international travel bubble.
Community embraces winter swim More than 40 foolhardy souls braved the elements to celebrate the winter solstice with a dip in the ocean on Sunday June 21.
CCTV records rubbish dumpers Mangawhai’s St John opportunity shop has again been the recipient of unwelcome waste with offenders disregarding the charity and using the store as their personal tip on multiple occasions.
KDC announces Wood Street revitalisation funds Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has awarded funds to Kaipara District Council for the next stage in the Wood Street revitalisation project.
Mangawhai couple host rare visitor A higher flyer of the skies became an unlikely visitor in a local couple’s garden recently, the longdistance traveller appearing a little bewildered and possibly wondering where it had made the wrong turn.
Council confirms rates increase At a June 26 council meeting around its annual plan, Kaipara District Council confirmed that its 2020/2021 rates increase would be an average 3.97 per cent. The decision was made by Council after carefully considering the impact of Covid-19 and will be achieved through a mixture of savings, some reductions to services, and increased internal efficiencies.
Big public interest in MCP meeting JULIA WADE An unusually full gallery greeted Kaipara council recently who had gathered at Mangawhai Club for an extraordinary meeting and debriefing of the Mangawhai Community Plan (MCP).
Gardening with Gael - Goodbye to an old friend The first tree I plant when I start a new garden is a Schinus molle commonly known as Pepper tree or False Pepper tree. Although not grown for culinary purposes, the tree does produce red drupes which are sometimes mixed with commercial peppers.
Worzel's World - Documenting our winter of discontent Our nation’s short history is resplendent with tales of resolute resilience, the give-it-a-go attitude and the number 8 wire repair that gets us through. A New Zealander was first to climb Everest, another was, if not the first, then certainly amongst the first to fly. Another from the deep south broke speed records on a modified motorcycle.
Search to find NZ’s national treasures Te Karere presenter, Scotty Morrison, and wife, The Hits Drive radio host Stacey Morrison, will present TVNZ 1’s National Treasures and lead the search to find Aotearoa’s most treasured items.
Give banana passionfruit ‘the biff’ Winter is usually a time of few flowers and chilly winds. However another invasive climbing pest, banana passionfruit, is waving its bright pink flowers in that chilly winter breeze, just asking to be found.
Positive start to season for OHS netball It was a hive of activity at Whangarei Netball Centre on Saturday June 27 as the shortened Whangarei club season finally got underway following lockdown.
Billionaire’s golf tourism vision for Mangawhai Mangawhai is set to have four golf courses. Two of those are existing: one has been there since the 1970s – a local course and the second is the exclusive members-only Tara Iti golf course.
Councillor Comment This month’s Council briefing was held at Mangawhai and was very well attended by locals. The work programmes and funding for a number of Mangawhai projects were discussed.
Healing and teaching natural direction for therapist People seeking natural health solutions now have the opportunity to receive treatment from a professional with two decades of health experience under her belt, situated in the peaceful surroundings of a freshly launched clinic.
Shed organisers hit nail on the head with new location Mangawhai Shed Incorporated (MSI) recently presented a proposal to the Mangawhai Domain committee to relocate the club from their current shed on Cames Road.
Lifetime of love for pohutukawa and New Zealand’s native trees A mainstay of New Zealand’s environmental and conservation efforts for the past four decades, Mangawhai resident Dr Gordon Hosking (ONZM) reflects on being part of the early years of environmental charity Project Crimson Trust’s efforts to save the beloved ‘Christmas tree’ from near extinction.
Friends forgo birthday presents for food donations Party food took on a new meaning in Mangawhai recently when two young locals opted for food over presents in a selfless philanthropic act set to benefit many in the community.
Big response to sandcastle comp idea Transforming sand into incredible works of art along a coastal canvas could possibly become a competition in Mangawhai next year. Brainchild of the idea, longtime-holidaylocal-soon-to-be-resident Dennis Emsley, posted a message on Mangawhai’s social media during the lockdow
Plan ahead to stay safe on school holiday journeys With the start of school holidays and winter weather settled in, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency wants to remind motorists in Northland to adjust their driving to keep themselves and other road users safe by planning their journeys ahead and allowing extra time to reduce winter driving risks.

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6th July 2020 Issue

Special guest surprises young footballers

Ed Said - Mangawhai's teen angst

Community embraces winter swim

CCTV records rubbish dumpers

KDC announces Wood Street revitalisation funds

Mangawhai couple host rare visitor

Council confirms rates increase

Big public interest in MCP meeting

Gardening with Gael - Goodbye to an old friend

Worzel's World - Documenting our winter of discontent

Search to find NZ’s national treasures

Give banana passionfruit ‘the biff’

Positive start to season for OHS netball

Billionaire’s golf tourism vision for Mangawhai

Councillor Comment

Healing and teaching natural direction for therapist

Shed organisers hit nail on the head with new location

Lifetime of love for pohutukawa and New Zealand’s native trees

Friends forgo birthday presents for food donations

Big response to sandcastle comp idea

Plan ahead to stay safe on school holiday journeys

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