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Dani McBride’s love of plants is taking her places, including the 2021 Young Horticulturist finals later this year.
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Just up the road from Kaipara, a neighbouring primary school recently received a visit from New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
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Known for her skill in capturing intimate human moments and emotions, local lifestyle family photographer Josie Gritten is currently showcasing a collection of her stunning images via an online exhibit |
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Te Arai Point was the site of carnage on July 24 as ‘feral yobbos’ – described as such by one local who does not wish to be named – decided to use the serene reserve as a burn-out pad.
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A significant ‘windfall’ from a humanitarian organisation has filled the sails of a new sailing club which aims to get local youth jibing and tacking across Mangawhai waters.
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Poetry comp closes soon The Kauri Museum is celebrating Phantom
Second album for metal stars International heavy metal stars, Waipu’s Alie
AG Day experience Mangawhai Beach School Ag Day is on October
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No matter which way you look at it, and there are plenty, the world is in a state of flux. There is a tsunami of change upon us and more is coming.
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Local old-timer and keen historian, Stu Murray, is researching the early history of the Mangawhai Heads Surf Life Saving Club, starting with the first ten years.
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When Craig Simpson purchased his ex-farm block on the Tinopai peninsula in 2018, he knew had a few challenges ahead to make it a comfortable place to live.
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Although Mangawhai’s golden coastal sands are mined and shipped out of town for industrial purposes, within the estuary, sand lying along the sea bed stays local thanks to an important vessel.
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Pets are people too. It’s something Mangawhai’s first holistic animal healer Marisa Garau can relate to all too well.
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Ensuring the wellbeing of current and future generations, and Northland’s natural environment, by addressing the causes and impacts of climate change.
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To save our magnificent Mangawhai to Pakiri beaches from destruction caused by commercial sand miners, our communities will need to overcome illegal mining practices.
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CCF issues highlighted In his comments with the Focus article of July 19 (Wastewater fee frustrates locals) the (Kaipara) mayor, Dr Jason Smith, told us a good deal of what we already know and skillfully avoided
In response: Unfortunately the letter of Mr Fountain contains several factual inaccuracies.
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Local environmental sewer Maxine Stringer is contributing from her reduce, reuse and recy-cle BYO Bags funds to help the Environment Court legal battle against the Dome Valley landfill proposal.
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It’s hard to believe that the amazing Mangawhai Focus have been publishing my climate related articles for six months now.
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A new Maori ward for Kaipara will bring an extra councillor to the table for its local district council.
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The latest Mangawhai Combined Rebus Club jaunt on July 15 started with a bus ride to the old sailing ship Jane Gifford for a trip along the Mahurangi River.
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With spring on its way, but cool days still ahead, there is need in these challenging times to continually support our bodies via healthy nutrition and lifestyle.
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After almost 12 months of struggle, a local family has been suc-cessful battling a govern-ment organisation for compensation and the correct health care. How-ever, their story possibly has a bittersweet end.
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A Mangawhai Central (MC) developer proposal to privately fund or co-fund a potable water line from Lang’s Beach to Man-gawhai could never be approved.
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Mangawhai Tennis Club celebrated its two newly resurfaced courts at club night on Thursday July 29. With the old surfaces more than 20 years old, the club decided to take on the daunting task of replacing the courts.
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Over 200 people attended the Te Whai Community Trust Ma-tariki hangi celebration held at Rose Madsen Cottage, Te Whai head-quarters.
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A significant change in the programme for the much-needed Village inter-section improvements will see the work finished in early December, ahead of schedule.
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Featuring a talented list of locals and special guests including Bent Copper, Rob Tuwhare, Totally Uked, Have You Heard, In the Mood, Hakaru Jam, Barely Legal and heavy rock band MSM, Hakaru Hall came alive with dancers and entertainers.
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Enthusiastic trappers and weed warriors gath-ered recently in Waipu for the annual Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare (PBL) awards evening.
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Rookie Trapper of the Year 2021 Catherine Clark celebrates her trapping success at Langs Beach Scenic Reserve.
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Kaiwaka’s long-awaited Gull service station has finally taken flight, opening its eight self-service fuel pumps to the public in early August.
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Beauden’s birthday brings surprise visit
Golfers of all ages thought they had scored way under par recently when a bunch of rugby stars stepped onto their local course to tee off for a few holes.
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