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April

Decade of dedication sees MAZ vision almost complete After a decade of dedicated service inspiring and facilitating a vision of an adventure zone for kids.
Mayors Memo Greetings, Already it is mid-April. Our delayed summer weather has brought a rush of visitors to the district recently.
Work starts on Mangawhai substation Late last month Northpower, along with local hapu, blessed the site where a brand-new substation will be.
Rescue helicopter service says huge thanks to More FM Radio personalities John, Flash and Toast, and the wider More FM Northland breakfast crew were recent guests at the Northland Rescue Helicopter Whangarei base.
Popular reprise for rugby comedy Watching a bunch of rugbyplaying country men tiptoe in tutus and do their best to perform delicate ballet moves all for a good cause.
Sh*t about to hit the fan at Brown Road farm wastewater site A fluoro-green creek which appeared in the aftermath of Mangawhai’s February 24 rainstorm has become a catalyst of an ongoing smelly issue.
Letters to the editor A huge thanks Through your paper we would like to say a huge thanks to the staff and volunteers at the Kaipara District Council office in Mangawhai Generosity and support Just to acknowledge the generosity and support provided by the Tomarata Rugby Club during the historic storm
Concern liquor outlet application not properly publicly notified A debate whether Mangawhai needs another alcohol outlet is on the horizon with a Liquorland outlet.
The climate chap: It’s all about food As your friendly local ‘Computer Chap’ I love researching new technologies.
Junior club champs wrap up MHVLS summer season The recent settled spell of fine weather was a blessing for the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service (MHVLS) junior surf team.
Jackman Waterman Classic back again After a three year hiatus, the Jackman Waterman Classic was held again on March 25.
Snapshot: Birthday celebration An idea by Grant Crowe and Barbara Jacomb to start a photography group with a difference.

Gardening with Gael: Give your garden that special edge Box loves an edge. Maybe it’s something to do with being a builder. I finish a garden. He looks at it with narrowed eyes: “What are you putting around the edge?
Waipu cave adventure makes nature accessible to everyone Deep down in Waipu’s cool earth, a new local venture is offering a chance for people to take a wander into an ancient place.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Northland councils put $250m price tag on roading repairs after severe weather Te Tai Tokerau councils are warning $250 million is needed to sustainably fix ailing local roads.

No quick fix for Northland’s roads says NTA Despite the best efforts of council staff and roading crews, Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA) is warning there is no quick fix.
Connection, Vision and Perception Deb Hunter-Whitlock, Edie Chappell and Geoff Ruthe present their most recent works in ‘Connection, Vision and Perception'.
New season, new look How’s your makeup going? Do you always use the same one that you have had for a long time? Sometimes we are set in what we only know.	*
Kaipara District Council’s karakia controversy continues A karakia rang out across Kaipara District Council’s monthly meeting on Wednesday (March 29).
New MHVLS lifeguards boost service Over the course of the 2022/23 summer season, we welcomed 23 new lifeguards to the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifesaving Service (MHVLS) whanau.
Wheelchair swing makes park disabledfriendly Children with disabilities and who are dependent on a wheelchair to get around can still have some fun at Waipu’s Waihoihoi activity park.
Award-winning writer to speak in Mangawhai Former GP, Fiona Sussman, hung up her stethoscope in 2003 to pursue another long-held dream, to write.
Mangawhai March MVP Congratulations to Billy and Vanessa Fulton (pictured with Aidan Salmon, right) for being nominated as the Mangawhai MVPs for March.
Sustainable Harbour Project underway An overview of the physical threats to the Mangawhai Harbour and the value the harbour brings to the community is the first stage of the Sustainable Harbo
Cyclone damages Dargaville Town Hall foyer The demolition of the Dargaville Town Hall (Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall) may be brought forward, after recent weather events caused further damage.

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