7th September 2020

A total of $132,320 has been awarded in the latest funding round for the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA).


 

Night rescue at Heads Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service (MHVLS) received a call-out from the NZ Police on August 22 at 7.30pm.
Youth art entries online Mangawhai Artists Inc continues to host its Youth Art Showcase online.
Kayaker rescued off-shore An afternoon paddle went horribly wrong for one man on August 27.

Wildcrafted and certified eco-pure, a pioneering all-natural sunscreen formulated in Mangawhai has received international recognition in a worldwide competition, winning gold and silver at the recent 2020 Global Green Beauty Awards. 

 

Back in June the adult kiwi population in the Brynderwyns was increased when six birds were unexpectedly released at Marunui Conservation by the Department of Conservation.
 

Northland women who have been waiting to find out if they have a breast cancer diagnosis have benefited from a new ultrasound machine.
 

Northpower Fibre will invest over $900,000 to expand its ultra-fast broadband fibre network to more homes and businesses around Whangarei, Mangawhai and Dargaville thanks to a cash injection from the Government’s $50 million digital package.

 

We arrived back in Mangawhai to a big change in the landscape. The wildling pines and the gum trees which made up the forested area of Mangawhai Park had all been cut down.

 

When I was in my early 20s I was given a book to read, ‘The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion’, first published around 1903. It outlined the mother of all conspiracies. The intelligentsia of the day debunked it saying it was an elaborate hoax. I took it with a large pinch of salt.

 

Locals let loose their generous Mangawhai spirit recently for Cancer Society’s latest Daffodil Day fundraiser, digging deep into pockets and purses to collectively donate nearly $4800.

 

Five members have been appointed to the new Kaipara District Licencing Committee to review alcohol licence applications for the next five years. The committee has increased in number from three, in the previous term, to five members to avoid any issues of availability.

 

Ensuring that a quality Mangawhai Central (MC) development will be delivered in keeping with what makes Mangawhai distinctive and special, is the focus of a submission by five Mangawhai residents.

 

The Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association Inc (MRRA) is no more. At a special general meeting held on August 30, a vote was cast to disband the organisation which has overseen the interests of locals for over 50 years.
 

A special celebration was held in the foyer of the Mangawhai Museum on August 13. The afternoon event was to acknowledge the volunteer workers and past executives of the Mangawhai Historical Society.

 

Duo partners for exhibition A duo exhibition, ‘Unearthed’ shows September 10 - 23.

Fundraiser rocks Hakaru Hall Rocking the old country Hakaru Hall has become a sure-fire way to ensure up keep of the 93-year-old building.

Jazz musician returns Country Homestead at Black Sheep Farm.

Weeds flourish throughout Northland, and the Brynderwyn and Mangawhai areas are no exception. The Friends of the Brynderwyns Society has asked Sara Brill, Piroa-Brynderwyns Weed Action co-ordinator, to speak on invasive weeds.
 

Local metal power trio Alien Weaponry have announced the departure of original bass player Ethan Trembath and the arrival of friend Turanga Porowini Morgan-Edmonds as his replacement.