8th March 2021

New compost system to keep community garden growing Vegetable peelings, discarded sandwiches and meal leftovers, which were heading for landfill, are now being turned into black gold by Kaipara’s official environmental organisation, who are collecting local food scraps for a planet saving project.
Ed Said - We've got to keep on keeping on After the usual pointed onscreen pre-movie instructions about keeping your phone ringer turned off, it’s a shock to be in a theatre when everyone’s Covid alert message goes off at once.
Mangawhai wakes to tsunami threat Mangawhai locals headed for higher ground, leaving the area deserted, as tsunami warning sirens echoed around empty streets.
Northland girls can explore career path into the infrastructure industry Girls from across Northland have the opportunity at the end of March to see up close a wide range of career opportunities in the infrastructure industry.
Exotic Creatures and Airbrush Features Two well- known New Zealand artists will be exhibiting their art works together at Mangawhai Artists Gallery, March 11-24. Exotic Creatures and Airbrush Features is a combined exhibi-tion between Colin Unkovich and Elena Nikolaeva.
Emergency callout earns rescue of the month award Four local men have been bestowed with a national award due to their involvement in a recent dramatic sea rescue which saw a young man came frighteningly close to losing a limb, and even his life.
News in Brief Workshops for emerging writers Mangawhai Artists Inc.’s new extended work-space Electorates under review in Kaipara Kaipara District Council has begun a review of local electoral boundaries.
Kiwi avoidance training for dogs could save kiwi Kiwi living in or near the Brynderwyns need all the protection they can get if they are to survive and thrive.
2021 environmental champions wanted The public is being asked to put names forward for the Northland Regional Council’s annual Whakamanawa a Taiao – Environmental Awards, with a new category this year recognising ‘action in climate change’.
Worzel's World: An unexpected trial It was the proverbial straw that broke the metaphorical back of this allegorical old Camel. Over a long period of time my interactions with the courts of New Zealand have been many and various.
Students to compete in Northpower EPro8 Challenge A record 27 schools, 78 teams and 312 students will be taking part in the Northpower EPro8 Challenge for 2021 when it kicks off next week – an increase from 25 schools, 68 teams and 272 students in 2020.
We must sustain a valued coastal community, survey results confirm Protecting the estuary for use and maintaining the existing urban environment, with its valued lifestyle, atmosphere and friendly community are the main priorities for Mangawhai according to a survey of more than 300 people.
New median barrier to make Dome Valley safer for all road users Driving on State Highway 1 through the Dome Valley is about to become much safer with the installation of another 2.2km flexible wire rope barrier to prevent head-on crashes.
Support for sand sculpture comp building up Mangawhai’s latest creative event, which will see the local surf beach turned into a landscape of sculptured sand, is building momentum with two local artists offering their talent, buckets and spades.
New water bill gives carriers bitter aftertaste Carriers supplying H20 to local water tank residents will be forced to add chlorine to their load if a looming water bill is approved by government.
Letter to the Editor Destroying kiwi habitat While all eyes have been on the Mangawhai Central development, Jonathan Larson, aka The Workboot Councillor, has been clearing large house sites. Jonathan Larsen responds: Mangawhai Heights is a significant ecological enhancement project on former farmland at the end of Kapawiti Rd. I am a director of the landowner.
Artists show passion and creativity on Art Trail Hundreds of art lovers enjoyed a feast of talent at the recent Mangawhai Artists Inc. 2021 Art Trail, held February 27 and 28. Forty-seven artists showcased the diversity and extraordinary creative ability which resides in Kaipara.
Northland bowlers take to Mangawhai greens Rolling out under a brilliant blue sky, a game requiring precision, patience and strategy was played out on local greens recently by nearly 200 visiting and local bowling athletes.
Huge public support for binding referendum on Maori wards in Northland Democracy Northland has delivered the largest ever paper petition to three of Northland’s council’s proposing to introduce Maori wards.
Councillor Comment: With Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward Councillor Jonathan Larsen Every three years Council is required to review and formally consult on its Long Term Plan (LTP), and this year is one of those years.
Seaweek helping locals reconnect with their ‘moana’ Seven days of high-lighting, celebrating and marvelling about the beauty of the world’s ma-rine life began this week, with the environmentally inspiring Seaweek be-ginning on March 6.
Switch off and give the planet a rest People around the globe are willing to plunge themselves into darkness for an hour soon in an effort to illu-minate the plight of the earth’s environment.
Climate change and ‘Count Us In’ Let’s get down to busi-ness. Climate change is real, it’s here, it’s now and what we do matters. People all over the world are taking practical steps to protect what they love from climate change before it’s too late.
Give your feedback on Long Term Plan Local communi-ties are invited to offer feedback on how their homeland develops with Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) proposals now open for public scrutiny and consulta-tion.
Public urged to have say on transport blueprint Northlanders are being urged to attend up-coming public drop-in ‘have your say’ sessions to make their views known to those planning the blueprints address-ing some of the region’s most pressing transport issues.
Drinking water and wastewater systems: Should we share the costs? Kaipara commu-nities are to be asked how they should pay for their drinking water and wastewater systems as part of the Kaipara Dis-trict Council’s (KDC) Long Term Planning for the next ten years.
New school wheels ‘vantastic' Following the February 22 Focus article detailing Mangawhai Beach School’s exciting updates, the school’s principal, Aaron Kemp, is excited to announce their new van arrived on February 19.

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8th March 2021

New compost system to keep community garden growing

Ed Said - We've got to keep on keeping on

Mangawhai wakes to tsunami threat

Northland girls can explore career path into the infrastructure industry

Exotic Creatures and Airbrush Features

Emergency callout earns rescue of the month award

News in Brief

Kiwi avoidance training for dogs could save kiwi

2021 environmental champions wanted

Worzel's World: An unexpected trial

Students to compete in Northpower EPro8 Challenge

We must sustain a valued coastal community, survey results confirm

New median barrier to make Dome Valley safer for all road users

Support for sand sculpture comp building up

New water bill gives carriers bitter aftertaste

Letter to the Editor

Artists show passion and creativity on Art Trail

Northland bowlers take to Mangawhai greens

Huge public support for binding referendum on Maori wards in Northland

Councillor Comment: With Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward Councillor Jonathan Larsen

Seaweek helping locals reconnect with their ‘moana’

Switch off and give the planet a rest

Climate change and ‘Count Us In’

Give your feedback on Long Term Plan

Public urged to have say on transport blueprint

Drinking water and wastewater systems: Should we share the costs?

New school wheels ‘vantastic'

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