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January 12th 2015

The day Mangawhai comes alive Holidaymakers were drawn in their droves to the annual gala at the Mangawhai Domain on January 2. Pre-Christmas concerns about how the weather would influence the event were allayed as summer arrived in all its glory.
Local legend takes New Year honour in her stride Mangawhai’s Jean Goldschmidt was a major recipient in the 2015 New Year honours being awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for her services to the community – but Jean’s services to the community make a long and interesting story.
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Your Questions Answered - Mangawhai future looks bright This has been a fantastic holiday season for those enjoying the beaches and outdoors generally. For the Kaipara farming community, there was enough regular moisture to keep the grass growing through December and early January.
Did You Know........ Gloves for Goughy?, Local businesses busy, Honour for Jean, Book now for walks, More plans for museum, Bird report from Sioux, Summer markets, Top of the Rock just weeks away, Holiday movies, snippets and more.
DOC fears for fragile fairy tern The Department of Conservation (DOC) holds fears for the safety of New Zealand’s most endangered indigenous breeding bird, the New Zealand fairy tern (tara-iti) and warns locals and visitors to be mindful of laws protecting these birds.
Families encouraged to ask for help Local families are being encouraged to ask for help if they feel things are getting out of control over the Christmas and New Year period.
Letters to the Editor Future leaders need to step up - Recently it has been suggested that the [Kaipara] commissioners’ term should be extended. Hypothetically speaking - Imagine you go into a shop to buy some items but when you come out you find that you've been overcharged.
Spark ups holiday coverage in Mangawhai Spark New Zealand has put the finishing touches on its biggest ever series of mobile capacity upgrades to over 250 holiday spots around the country to cope with the surge in demand over the holiday season.
144th Waipu Highland Games a huge success The weather gods more than made up for the inclement dish they sent last year by serving up a scorcher to ring in 2015 for the first day of the year, the regular day for the annual Waipu Highland Games.
Surf online before hitting the beach Information on beach water quality at over 350 beaches around New Zealand is now accessible online from Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA). The website provides a seasonal guide to beach water quality based on the last three years of monitoring as well as the results of weekly beach testing.
Introducing: D’Arcy Quinn Hello Mangawhai residents. My name is D’Arcy Quinn and I have accepted the role of Chairman of the Mangawhai Community Waste Water Scheme (MCWWS) Advisory Panel. The Panel is fortunate to have attracted a group with a wide range of experience, knowledge and skills to apply to this task.
Support local surf life savers during annual appeal Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is an essential rescue service as well as a charity that relies on the support of the community and its partners to continue its work of keeping Kiwis safe on our beaches every season.
Bowls fun day like no other Plenty of sunscreen, food and liquids, and maybe a crazy outfit, were the only requirements for a fun day on the greens at the annual Mangawhai Bowls Fun Day for non-bowlers held at The Club on December 28.
War divides community in historical Kaipara production Northland theatre group Platform Thirteen is on the lookout for a pile of unwanted books, people to chuck them around and a stage crew to set them and pick them up afterwards.
Surviving the sandfly season With the joy of summer comes the annoyance of those pesky sandflies - but you don’t have to take getting bitten lying down. Despite the fact that many of New Zealand’s favourite summer holiday spots are infested with sandflies, if you go prepared, you’ll get the better of them.
New health council to link community with health services Communication between Northland DHB and the public is about to run smoother courtesy of the region’s first Northland Health Consumer Council.
Tight and talented say the experts Hotboxed Treehut are considered the act to keep your eyes on this summer. A 7-piece roots ensemble from the sweltering jungle of Tamaki Makaurau with a melting pot of cultures and smooth rhythms, this group of uni students have consistently packed venues since their conception.
Schools and industry work together for students One Tree Point teenager Marco Rodrigue knew university would be a waste of money for him. He was over school and he wanted to do practical, hands-on learning.

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