7th June 2021 Issue

Plans aim to revitalise Mangawhai Domain “The hall is being used a lot more now by larger organisations like councils and government bodies as well as community groups looking for more space so that’s really encouraging.
Ed Said: Looking at the numbers It’s midnight Wednesday night, and Kane Williamson has safely negotiated the last over before lunch on Day 1 of the 1st Test between England and the Blackcaps at Lords.
Keeping it in perspective A new exhibition at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery uses art to demonstrate the many meanings of Keeping it in Perspective – from reflections prompted by Covid lockdown, to the spontaneity of the moment.
LittaTraps help stop rubbish's journey to sea A multi-agency effort is trapping rubbish before it can find its way into the sea and shedding new light on plastic, one of the most common pollutants of our oceans.
Fashion fundraiser raises $6k for school pool Sashaying models flaunting high-fashion, goodie bags, nibbles, bubbles, spot prizes, fashion advice and a chance to help local children learn to swim attracted a large audience to an annual fashion fundraiser recently.
Blessing begins Phase One of big Shared Path project Mangawhai Village has become inundated with orange cones in recent days now that the much-anticipated Shared Path project, including the Insley Street intersection, has the green light to proceed.
Significant Natural Areas policy still under development With Far North Dis-trict Council (FNDC) re-cently consulting on Sig-nificant Natural Areas (SNA) resulting in some residents being wary and not too pleased about the perceived outcome, Kaipara landowners and farmers will have to wait until next year to see the effects of the environ-mental policy.
Ozone therapy for pain management Pain is a very common complaint in our community and is one of the disorders that most affects and worries people. It is the symptom that most often motivates seeking medical advice but remains largely unsolved for the majority of the population.
The Climate Chap: Climate crisis and your stomach Te toto o te tangata he kai, te oranga o te tangata he whenua – food is the blood of the people, but the welfare of the people lies in the land.
Worzel's World: How about the weather? I like to keep an eye on the weather. It’s handy to know which way the wind blows and if a hard rain is gonna fall. I am not qualified though. I don’t call my-self an expert or a pro-fessional. I have though been rained on a lot but still feel fine. Some say I have a sunny disposi-tion and a dry sense of humour, but they’re not experts either. I still oc-casionally listen to the weather forecast, just to
Puhoi motorway project profiled Puhoi Road closure at new viaduct At the May 20 Mangawhai Combined Rebus Club meeting, president Gordon Lees promised to behave himself, and spoke to the 40 odd members and guests of some exciting trips being planned.
Mangawhai hosts action-packed Youth Emergency Services programme Battling flames, smoke and injuries, a group of adventurous teenagers got to know first-hand what life was like in the emergency services.
Shed project underway with blessing Following the recent exciting announcement of being granted a resource consent, members, friends, council representatives and supporters of the Mangawhai Shed Inc. gathered at the groups new ‘home. .
REASON 133: Why you should oppose sand mining I attended the eight-day resource consent commissioners hearing where Kaipara Limited are seeking to extend their coastal sand mining licence by a further 20 years.
Foundation makes urgent call to stop sand mining The Endangered Species Foundation (ESF) has added to urgent calls asking the Auckland Council to end sand mining at Pakiri and protect the critically endangered tara iti, New Zealand fairy tern.
J unior sailing club meeting on horizon Setting sail on Mangawhai’s estuary has received a loud ‘ahoy!’, with a high level of interest registered at a recent successful meeting aimed at getting local kids tacking over local waters.
Weekend service now for Wellsford CAB The Wellsford Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is now open on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. The extra hours hope to improve access for those in the community who are at work during the CAB’s existing opening hours.
Community Park upgrade underway Across the road from where Phase One of the Shared Path project is kick-ing off outside ITM, another council transformation scheme involving earthmov-ing and planting is getting off the ground, and locals will soon have a chance to join in.
Puhoi Road closure at new viaduct NX2 is advising people travelling through the Puhoi area that they will be resealing part of Puhoi Road, under the Arawhiti ki Puhoi viaduct to create a smoother and safer journey for all road users.

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7th June 2021 Issue

Plans aim to revitalise Mangawhai Domain

Ed Said: Looking at the numbers

Keeping it in perspective

LittaTraps help stop rubbish's journey to sea

Fashion fundraiser raises $6k for school pool

Blessing begins Phase One of big Shared Path project

Significant Natural Areas policy still under development

Ozone therapy for pain management

The Climate Chap: Climate crisis and your stomach

Worzel's World: How about the weather?

Puhoi motorway project profiled

Puhoi Road closure at new viaduct

Mangawhai hosts action-packed Youth Emergency Services programme

Shed project underway with blessing

REASON 133: Why you should oppose sand mining

Foundation makes urgent call to stop sand mining

J unior sailing club meeting on horizon

Weekend service now for Wellsford CAB

Community Park upgrade underway

Puhoi Road closure at new viaduct

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