April 13th 2015

Bike bus has positive flow-on effect A growing group of Mangawhai kids have saddled up their two-wheelers and joined forces as a ‘bike bus.’ Most Kiwi kids go to school on a school bus. Then there are those who, for the safety of the younger ones, form a group and make the trip as a ‘walking bus.’
School pupils to welcome kiwi The participation of Mangawhai Beach Primary School in welcoming Marunui Conservation’s next batch of kiwi has been greeted enthusiastically by teachers and pupils.
Ed Said - We get the message “Send them a message” was the catch-cry and ‘they’ did – in no uncertain terms – as Winston Peters gained a resounding win ousting National from representation in the recent Northland by-election. So what now?
Dust cloud hangs over residents While the Tara Iti golf course development must further enhance the profile of Mangawhai, and holidaymakers are enjoying the long spell of dry weather, not everyone sees it in quite such a positive way.
NRC review may put air ambulance in jeopardy Northland Regional Council’s decision to review funding for the region’s dedicated air ambulance may put at risk the service Northland Emergency Services Trust provides.
Did You Know......... Funds to help extend pontoon, Fairy tern figures released, Help solve dinner murder mystery!, Looking for something to do?, Mountain Bike Mondays, Need computer help?, Plenty for preschoolers & parents, A Walking Weekend ‘thank you’ and much more!! News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 4314 711, email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz
Mangawhai Probus Club New officers elected Mangawhai Probus Club’s March meeting and AGM saw new officers elected for the coming year Pharmacist works on bucket list The AGM was followed by a presentation by Barry and Joy Lumsden.
Facelift for grand old lady True to the edict that history repeats, the historic Mangawhai Tavern is now under new ownership. Two of the new owners, Rick Smith and cousin Angela Ferrier, have a deep connection with the tavern, with their grandparents being former owners, and Rick’s parents also ran it for a time after them. The pair have fond memories of the tavern which – in its heyday, with its picturesque waterfront location – was the popular place for locals to meet and relax.
New MPL owners now re-cycled locals Around eight years ago Peter Fredricksen brought Materials Processing Limited (MPL) to Mangawhai. It was an extension of his Rotorua business and a welcome addition for locals with its recycling service which later extended to landscape supplies
Church moves in mysterious ways Already a part of Mangawhai’s history through beginning its life as a school, the much loved Anglican Chapel of Christ the King began life in Mangawhai in 1885 but was left behind when the school moved to its present site in Insley St.
Baches no longer Northland holiday dream An independent survey of over 6,000 New Zealanders conducted by the RV Super Centre, a division of premier tourism company Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has revealed surprising statistics to Kiwis’ holiday habits.
Christian Camp inspires Kaiwaka kids Kaiwaka Primary School children departing from their camp at Moirs Point Christian Centre gave spontaneous speeches of thanks – a reflection of the positive experince they had. Anne-Marie Wilkinson made a speech saying it was the best camp she had been on in 22 years of teaching.
Promising bird counts accent festivities at Tara Iti The golf course at Tara Iti Golf Club will not open until 1 October 2015, but club owners and management will celebrate its progress – the next stage in its ‘nesting’ process – with a gathering of founders, friends, family and locals mid-April.
Advisory Panel seeks community feedback The Open Day held at the Mangawhai Domain, Easter Saturday to meet members of the Advisory Panel and learn more about options regarding the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme (MCWWS) attracted a number of people, with some travelling from Auckland on the day to attend.
New NRC 10-year plan launched Funding for emergency services, a mid-North bus service trial, and pest management at Whangarei Heads are among several key issues in the Northland Regional Council’s new 10-year plan.
Worzels World - Message sent, message received The billboards appeared overnight like irregular mushrooms in a by-election mist: ‘Send them a message’ said Winston. I am deeply cyni-cal about such stuff but I couldn’t help smile. I don’t think I could have composed a more effec-tive slogan than that if I'd taken a week to think about it. And I usually reckon I can.
Letters to the Editor Voters turn to Winston Just read an item in your March 23 issue re waste water fiasco, Your newfound messiah Winston Peters has branded the council decision as weak and a cop-out, as we all know. Is flag change legal? Unfortunately for Ron Davidson and his black and white flag, black is the symbol and colour of death. Colour will always be an issue.
Art Trail pulls crowds There is a thriving artists community in Mangawhai with 19 venues and 52 artists displaying their art works at the recent Mangawhai Art Trail in late March.
Mermaids entertain in the Olive Grove No Mangawhai Walking Weekend at the end of March is complete without an evening of food, wine and fun in the Olive Grove where visitors and locals enjoy the freedom of light revelry and unashamed dancing.
Local team triumphs at top level The Farmlands-sponsored Horse of the Year Show has been held in Hawke's Bay for 16 years, growing at a phenomenal rate to become the largest equestrian event in the Southern Hemisphere.
Fishing Results After the blustery winds of early March, the TimberWorld-sponsored Mangawhai Boating & Fishing Club Easter fishing competition saw brilliant weather and a kind sea. Though just a handfull of juniors, a record number of just over a hundred adults caught plenty of fish – no monsters, but a good variety with a total of 85 fish weighed in.
Golfers outdo their rivals Rodney College students have won the Northland Secondary Schools Eagles College Golf Tournament, held at Northland Golf Club in Whangarei in late March. Golf Results Mangawhai Golf Club Barfoot & Thompson Mixed Open, April 6
KSA Sports Briefs Kaiwaka Sports Awards, Congratulations to the nominees:, Squash, Touch Module, Rugby, Movie Night, Battle of Te Ika-a-Ranganui. Cheryl Anderson, KSA manager, 431 2051, kaiwakasports@gmail.com

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April 13th 2015

Bike bus has positive flow-on effect

School pupils to welcome kiwi

Ed Said - We get the message

Dust cloud hangs over residents

NRC review may put air ambulance in jeopardy

Did You Know.........

Mangawhai Probus Club

Facelift for grand old lady

New MPL owners now re-cycled locals

Church moves in mysterious ways

Baches no longer Northland holiday dream

Christian Camp inspires Kaiwaka kids

Promising bird counts accent festivities at Tara Iti

Advisory Panel seeks community feedback

New NRC 10-year plan launched

Worzels World - Message sent, message received

Letters to the Editor

Art Trail pulls crowds

Mermaids entertain in the Olive Grove

Local team triumphs at top level

Fishing Results

Golfers outdo their rivals

KSA Sports Briefs

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