December 8th 2014

Social focus for university scholarship winner A Bachelor of Social Sciences is just the beginning for Rodney College student Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Campbell.
Fairy tern crowned NZ Seabird of the Year The fairy tern has won the New Zealand Seabird of the Year poll, after three weeks of close competition. The poll is run by the independent conservation charity Forest & Bird.
Ed Said - Looking ahead Small towns and rural communities throughout the world are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets.
Takahe release step to recovery The Tawharanui Regional Park, northeast of Warkworth, welcomed some new visitors last month with the release of ten takahe, the culmination of many years of dedicated effort.
Rental property shortage hits Mangawhai A critical shortage of long-term rental accommodation in Mangawhai has led to closed waiting lists and between two and three people making rental inquiries daily.
Did You Know...... Museum shows spirit of Mangawhai , Dinner and a movie anyone?, Fairy tern recognition, Help contribute to gala, Nepal trip a challenge for Ben, Hits and memories at Tavern, Give to Christmas tree, Coffee, and table, to go!, Bird report fom Sioux and much more.
Your Questions Answered - An open letter Open Letter to the Executive Committee, Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA). Just over two years ago Commissioners were appointed to govern the Kaipara District Council. We were set certain tasks by the Minister, and have worked diligently since our appointment to complete these tasks and to run the Council in a pro-fessional way.
Gardening With Gael - A rose by any other name… This week it was as a very happy gardener that I headed off to the market. This is rose time of the year and usually I pick one rose to write about and then I whinge and complain about the effect of possums on the roses I try to grow.
Sweet and sour comes to Mangawhai In the nicest possi-ble way the food outlets in Wood St have recently been further enhanced by the opening of the Sushi Gallery adding this de-lectable finger-food to a list that includes almost everything from toasted sandwiches and pies to fine dining.
Christmas and New Year musical feast at the tavern Christmas dinner entertained by a Kenny Rog-ers/Dolly Parton revival is creating heaps of nostalgic interest and, performed by consummate professionals Ashley Cooper and Michael Tipping, patrons can be assured of getting a sound as near to the real thing as is possible to get.
News In Brief New Ray White office in Bream Bay - Ray White real estate has relocated its residential Bream Bay office Teens threatened for cash - Mangawhai police are seeking any information the public might have about two teenage boys being threatened Man arrested following burglaries - A 43-year-old Mangawhai man was to appear in the North Shore District Court.
Worzel's World - Numbers and Stories “My calculations on the figures provided indicate that $3,461,000 in interest is being annually siphoned from the district directly into the coffers of foreign owned corporate banks."
Local agencies meet over gender and family violence The Zonta Club of Mangawhai held an awareness and information evening in the Mangawhai Village Hall on November 26 as part of the 16 days of activism (Nov 25 – Dec 10) for the Zonta Says No cam-paign against gender and family violence.
Summer swim spot test results online Annual summer water quality tests, which indi-cate how suitable North-land’s most popular beaches, rivers and lakes are for swimming,began on Monday November 24 and will run until the sec-ond week of March.
Carols create visual spectacular For many locals and visitors it wouldn’t feel like Christmas without first spending Christmas Eve with around 1300 others at CauseWay Church’s Christmas Eve Carols at the Mangawhai Rec Centre.
Take care getting physical Get ‘in the raw’ this summer As the longest day approaches and summer re-ally starts it is important that you look after your-self to avoid unnecessary injuries and silly accidents that can easily ruin your holiday. Beach cricket, tag and touch are great fun, but actually involve a lot of muscle work and if these muscles haven't been used since last summer they are highly likely to tear or strain if not warmed up properly.
Getting physical Get ‘in the raw’ this summer Raw foods are very good for the body and with gardens now flour-ishing and salad greens plentiful this is a great time to have your body cleansed and ready for the rigours of long, hot summer days.
One stop health shop for healthy ageing Italian-born, Aus-sie-trained professional naturopath and mas-sage therapist Val Booth now lives in Mangawhai with her Kiwi husband and has been part of the Kakariki clinic team since 2012.
Detox first step to a healthy body This 30 day detox transforms lives. You may start for weight loss but be prepared to experience the side ef-fects of vitality, health, quality sleep, joint im-provement or, as in my-self, pain-free joints.
Planting key to dune survival Twenty-eight years after re-vege-tation of Mangawhai’s distal spit be-gan following the disastrous breach, the work of planting more than 10,000 spinifex and pingao plants annually on the dunes is as critical now as it was in 1996.
Annual Summer Gala planning well advanced The Mangawhai Do-main Committee runs the Mangawhai Annual Summer Gala with three main objectives: give the community a summer fun day, raise funds for the community-owned Domain, and provide a venue for commercial operators (mainly stall-holders) to sell their goods and services.
Buzz in the Bay News briefs from around Waipu and Bream Bay Barn taking shape, Service rewarded, Pest Destruction, Emer in the big time, Festival on Saturday, Taking care of business , Open evening…, Waipu Winner and more!
Ray White shines light on festive giving Ray White has partnered with Ronald McDonald House (RMH) to deliver an inspiring Christmas campaign for New Zealand families who may need a little extra light in their festive season.
Alpine adventure for student Former roofer Dane Tuialii, from Waipu, has been awarded a prestig-ious scholarship which will see him working in the Southern Alps for his summer break.
Letters to the Editor Open letter: Water rates - Maungaturoto’s ratepayers have paid out approxi-mately $800,000 in water rates in two years. No need to rush - Just read the letter from Marty Searle re school bus (Mangawhai Focus Nov 17). I could not agree with him more.
Life membership tops off awards night Members assembled at The Club last month for the Mangawhai Indoor Bowling Club end-of-season prize giving and dinner evening.
Reward for service Congratulations to local hockey club president, Robyn Bruce, who has won a Sport Maker award. Robyn (pictured , right) won the award for her many years of tireless service.
Outstanding gymnasts recognised The Kaiwaka Sports association gymnasium was packed last Tuesday with family members and supporters for the Otamatea Gymnastics prizegiving.
Mangawhai Probus - Christmas lunch to end busy year Mangawhai Probus Club vice pres-ident Jim Wintle welcomed members and new visitors Linda and David Fos-ter, and Beryl Stewart, to the November meeting.

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December 8th 2014

Social focus for university scholarship winner

Fairy tern crowned NZ Seabird of the Year

Ed Said - Looking ahead

Takahe release step to recovery

Rental property shortage hits Mangawhai

Did You Know......

Your Questions Answered - An open letter

Gardening With Gael - A rose by any other name…

Sweet and sour comes to Mangawhai

Christmas and New Year musical feast at the tavern

News In Brief

Worzel's World - Numbers and Stories

Local agencies meet over gender and family violence

Summer swim spot test results online

Carols create visual spectacular

Take care getting physical Get ‘in the raw’ this summer

Getting physical Get ‘in the raw’ this summer

One stop health shop for healthy ageing

Detox first step to a healthy body

Planting key to dune survival

Annual Summer Gala planning well advanced

Buzz in the Bay

Ray White shines light on festive giving

Alpine adventure for student

Letters to the Editor

Life membership tops off awards night

Reward for service

Outstanding gymnasts recognised

Mangawhai Probus - Christmas lunch to end busy year

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