February 28th 2022 Edition

Community patrol searching for more volunteers Mangawhai’s band of dedicated community guardians
Ed Said: The crowd doth protest too much, methinks Blanket media coverage of the Omicron strain
Want to stand at the next local election? Start preparing now says Cr Wethey Local body elections looming
Kauri Museum appoints new director The appointment of Canadian Barbara Hilden
Mayor's Memo Kia ora, Future-focused energies for the finish of February
Metlifecare announces Mangawhai's first retirement village Mangawhai will soon have its first retirement village
Barry's bench is back A piece of local history in tribute of a beloved local man
Finding joy in a Covid world Henri Matisse famously said, “What I dream of is an art of balance...
Good things brewing at Waipu cafe Coffee connoisseurs seeking a genuine ‘cup of Joe’

The Climate Chap: Electrictiy 101 We take electricity for granted
2022 Northpower ownership review underway An ownership review of Northpower Limited
Auckland Council recommends refusal of sand mining consents, final decision just weeks away A surprising but very welcome change
Stress impacts your skin and well-being Stress is a major cause in many skin conditions
From lawn mowing to heart surgery Roland Schwarz would not be with us today

KDC submission against sand mining progresses Submission against two resource consent applications
NorthChamber Business Excellence Award winners announced The long awaited results
Keep calm and don’t get carried away In times of uncertainty and social upheaval
Gardening with Gael: Hardy coprosma well suited to our coastal region At last, the opportunity to write about Coprosma rhamnoides
Fourth year for Whakamanawa a Taiao – Environmental Awards Applications for the fourth round
New chiropractor in town has locals' backs New owner of a wellknown health practice
Kaipara District Council eyes ocean discharge for Mangawhai wastewater Treated wastewater into the ocean off Mangawhai
Councillor Comment: With Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward Councillor Jonathan Larsen A tour of the Kaiwaka footbridges construction site