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Choir to share love of music with community
The Mangawhai World Choir is again set to trill-and-thrill locals with their one-off recital of international music at the Mangawhai Museum on Monday December 14.
The group is under the tutelage of choir director and vocal coach Bert van Dijk.
Northland EV loop vital for Kaipara
Northland is a step closer to making most of the region easily accessible to electric vehicle (EV) owners.
Just weeks after launching ChargeNet’s fast charge station at Kaiwaka, the company has again teamed up with Northpower and the Kaipara District Council – this time in Dargaville.
Ed Said - Accentuate the positives, eliminate the negatives
It may seem a little odd to criticise the media being in the business ourselves but there is a gulf of difference between a little hyper-local paper and ‘news of the day’ delivered by media moguls.
Students learn value of clean waterways
Hayden Smith and the team from Sea Cleaners were in Northland recently carrying out community action projects with schools and community groups focusing on cleaning up beaches, harbours and waterways in the region.
Your Questions Answered - Mangawhai Harbour Water Quality Project
The health and sustainability of Mangawhai Harbour is a matter of vital importance. The harbour plays a significant part in the health and wellbeing of the wider Kaipara community.
While the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme has contributed towards better water quality there is still a lot to learn about the health of the harbour and where any action needs to be focused.
Ballet with a twist at Bream Bay
The Bream Bay Ballet troupe, under the guidance of teacher Kristin Orr, is bringing the magic of the Christmas season to life with a New Zealand-themed Nutcracker Ballet.
Letters to the Editor
Back to basics -
Recent articles about the New Zealand Fire Service and its problems
Local media in touch -
In many ways the local 'give away' newspapers are more in touch
Analysing the war in Syria -
The "master plan" is to destroy us all
Swimming in the estuary -
In response to Dr Ian Greenwood
Birthday wishes -
Firstly, congratulations to editorial and production staff
Scene & Heard
In response to growing demand from commuters, Jill Brown of Furniture Candy reports a great first workshop, As planned Northpower were busy late last week, You have to break eggs to make an omelette, The annual Northern Bass music festival, The Beach Boys are coming!, Don’t need a phone book anymore?, Kiwi lovers will be pleased and more.
Kaiwaka centre a community affair
The Kaiwaka Drop In Centre opened as a Kaiwaka Care’s initiative in July this year.
Based in the lounge at Kate’s Place opposite the Cheese Shop on SH1, the centre is open to all as a place to meet, share resources, teach, learn, have a cuppa, eat, use the wi-fi or the printer, listen or be listened to, in fact whatever is needed by the community.
Guytons Garden - Don’t forget to water
December began with a sizzle in the south. Temperatures reached extraordinary levels, giving our southern gardens a good dose of what you northern gardeners regularly enjoy; sweltering heat and cloudless skies for days on end.
Mangawhai Probus - New owner keeps it fresh and local
Ewan King from the Wood Street Freehouse spoke about his new establishment in Mangawhai. A freehouse, explains Ewan, is a place for community to come together, eat and drink.
Ewan was born in Canada and raised in New Zealand. He went to university in the USA at age 16 and on to Europe at 18 to pick grapes and then bartended for the next 10 years.
CauseWay to spread Christmas cheer
The annual Christmas Eve Carols, hosted by CauseWay Church, is happening again this year at the Mangawhai Rec Centre next to Mangawhai Beach School. With three times to choose from on Christmas Eve – 6pm, 8pm or 10pm.
Worzels World - Smartphone Syndrome
In an exclusive disclosure to Worzel’s World I can report a recent landmark decision in the Dutch courts which will be a boon for euthanasia lobbyists worldwide. Parents Yert and Cara Van Kamper have at last won the battle to remove their daughter from life support technology.
Skaters mixing it in the bowl
After flitting through 14 countries in one year competing in professional downhill skating events, how does a guy end up in little old Mangawhai teaching pre-teen skaters? Answer: Who cares!
Time running out for flag referendum
The Electoral Commission is reminding voters that time is running out to take part in the first referendum on the New Zealand flag.
“To have your say in the referendum you need to make sure you’ve received, completed and sent back your voting paper before voting closes,” says Robert Peden, Chief Electoral Officer.
Awards end busy year for Zonta
The Zonta Club of Mangawhai presented their Spirit of Adventure Awards to two 2015 recipients at their annual awards on November 23.
New art gallery opens
It is with much pleasure that Mangawhai Artists announce the opening of their new gallery in Moir St, next to the Mangawhai Village Hall.
Locals free dolphins
Early on November 26 a pod of six bottlenose dolphins became grounded in shallow waters at low tide in Mangawhai Harbour.
Bennetts Making a Magical Christmas
In what could be the first of many annual celebrations, Bennetts of Mangawhai are opening their doors this year to the magic of Christmas and invite the community to join them.
Colourful characters coming to town
Life-size, colourful ‘guardians’ adopting everyday poses will be seen over the holiday period gracing the outer fringes of the museum surrounds. You’ll know them when you see them. You may even like to introduce yourself.
Try stand up paddle board for free
Aotearoa Surf is hosting a free stand up paddle (SUP) community event for kids in the Mangawhai Harbour.
Aotearoa Surf’s Che Burnett is opening the sport up to children that may not get an opportunity to try stand up paddle boarding and this event allows the community to come together.
Auction house gets finishing touches
A big summer fundraiser for the Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) is taking shape with the My Pad-built charity auction home almost complete.
Contractors and supporters were recently treated to drinks and nibbles and an inspection of the home.
AGM ushers in officers and 90th anniversary year
Tomarata RFC Inc has elected office holders for the 2016 season and 90th anniversary year of the club at their AGM held at the clubrooms on Tuesday December 1.
Mangawhai Bowls Results
For all non-bowlers, put Monday December 28 in your diary. The hugely popular 16th annual 1 bowler/3 non-bowlers tournament is happening again so start getting your team together. Four non-bowlers is fine or we can help supply you with a bowler if you need one.
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