8th August 2016


Ed Said - Education vital for voters Democracy, or lack of it, has been a talking point throughout the Kaipara for the past five or so years. Democracy has made headlines on a world scale this year.
Your Questions Answered - Good judgement key to decision making I was asked recently how a Council makes decisions on the allocation of ratepayer funds across the district. How do we ensure fairness and equity with respect to expenditure in different geographic areas?
Moved house? Change your enrolment details! Every year tens of thousands of New Zealanders move house, and thousands get removed from the electoral roll because they have forgotten to enrol at their new address.
Gardening with Gael - The Electric Wheelbarrow Pushing a barrow downhill is easy. Pushing the barrow back up the hill at the end of the day can be daunting. I am getting a bit older and sometimes the thought of pushing the barrow from the bottom of the property to the top takes the fun out of gardening.
TV show win perfect timing “Home solutions company HRV will help three families on TV One’s Our First Home add value to their houses by helping make them warm, dry and healthy.” So said the promo.
Gallery opens summer season of art Artist Ian McGowan will be holding his second joint exhibition with Rosina Kamphuis at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery, opening late August. As a kid, Ian McGowan enjoyed painting the natural world, and later while at art school was introduced to the art of Picasso.
Local Grey Power support going ‘green’ Weed, herb, pot, dak or dope – whatever the name, cannabis sativa continues to light up debate on whether it is high-time to remove the controversial plant from the binds of law.
Police Snippets Rental checks vital - Police are putting out a warning for landowners Burglaries related - Albert Street was the scene of two burglaries in early July Breaching bail - The man charged with breaking and entering local business Traffic on watch Checking for drivers speed and driving behavior is still ongoing
Helping out wins hands down Kindness and the art of giving, intrinsic human qualities that illustrate the benevolent side of humanity, have become the underlying philosophy of a new online community.
Annual walk generates donations Local community groups have recently received a welcoming cash boost from a popular Mangawhai event. Proceeds from the 2016 Walking Weekend were divvied up in a ceremony at Mangawhai Club on July 23
Community Matters - Benefits of High School training Educators know that students learn in a variety of ways, and that there are many different skills and qualities needed for our future workforce.
Worzels World - It’s deja vu all over again It was over 26 years ago that I observed the unmistakable signs of degeneration in Auckland, the city of my birth. Too many people, not enough space, steadily increasing house prices and a steadily decreasing standard of living.
Marauding dog strikes again For the second time this year Pebblebrook resident Vicki Cox has been confronted by blood-spattered cages and dead animals, the result of a dog attack. An errant dog from the area has wreaked havoc in a chook pen leaving behind half a dozen bodies mauled to death.
Letters to the Editor Consider this - I am a very interested observer of the proposing candidates for Mayor Fire Service farce - We at Mangawhai had a very good Fire Brigade. Private land, not car park - I have looked at the holes in the (Village) Four Square car park
Better house design needed for aging population says charity Northland will need to build at least 250 aged-friendly homes each year for the next 10 years if the needs of its increasingly elderly population are to be met, according to a housing charity.
Local metallers continue their march Months of practice and creative effort has paid off for local heavy metal trio Alien Weaponry being named in the top eight Smokefreerockquest bands and solo-duos who have made it through to the 2016 national final in Auckland on September 24.
Dust off glad-rags for Op Shop Ball Roll Up! Roll up! Organise a baby or pet-sitter, starch those collars, preen those feather boa’s and prepare to strut your stuff at the Grand Op Shop Ball.
Exciting curtains and blinds from Window Decor Lesley Wood has an incredible 26 years of interior design expertise, with 20 years in her curtain and blind business Window Decor Ltd. That's a great combination for guiding you with your choices and simplifying the mysteries of good interior design. She can give your home a tasteful look, but with your input too.
Step forward for motorway project Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the recent announcement that the NZ Transport Agency will enter into preferred bidder negotiations with the Northern Express Group for the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway project north of Auckland.

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8th August 2016

Ed Said - Education vital for voters

Your Questions Answered - Good judgement key to decision making

Moved house? Change your enrolment details!

Gardening with Gael - The Electric Wheelbarrow

TV show win perfect timing

Gallery opens summer season of art

Local Grey Power support going ‘green’

Police Snippets

Helping out wins hands down

Annual walk generates donations

Community Matters - Benefits of High School training

Worzels World - It’s deja vu all over again

Marauding dog strikes again

Letters to the Editor

Better house design needed for aging population says charity

Local metallers continue their march

Dust off glad-rags for Op Shop Ball

Exciting curtains and blinds from Window Decor

Step forward for motorway project

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