November 24th 2014

Literary classic comes to life Debi Walters has been entranced with The Wind in the Willows since she saw it on the stage as a very young girl.
Noise control stretched over summer Locating a noise control officer in Mangawhai over the Christmas and New Year holiday period is under consideration by the Kaipara District Council. However according to the council’s general manager regulatory, Fran Mikulicic, budget constraints may prevent this happening over the 2014/2015 holiday period.
Ed Said - Growing Pains I have often trumpeted the value of volunteers in a small community, the selfless hours they donate to a number of projects, the monetary donations almost all the community contribute and the pride taken in the completion of some wonderful and worthwhile entertainment and facilities.
Museum just around the corner The large number of cars parked outside the museum every day is an indication that inside a large team of people is working extremely hard to make sure the museum is ready for its community day opening on December 6.
Scrub fire has positive outcome Two careless teenagers were found responsible for starting a fire in scrubland at Mangawhai Heads recently. Around noon on November 10, eight fire appliances collecting sea water were called to the scene.
Moa Patrol Judged Best Mangawhai Scouts’ Moa Patrol, sponsored by the Mangawhai Club, has had an impressive win during the recent annual Northland Campcraft competition.
Did You Know...... Museum to tell ‘our’ story, On yer bike! Retail food popular, Guests highly rate The Palms, Family violence info evening, Keeping up with technology?, Locals growing mo’s for Movember, Dinner and a movie , Open AA meetings snippets and more. News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 4314 711; email jo.roberts@ xtra.co.nz
Your Questions Answered - High performance is aim of Council In the last issue of Mangawhai Focus, I listed the names of the members of the Com-munity Advisory Panel who were assisting Council with decision-making with respect to the Mangawhai Commu-nity Wastewater Scheme. The Scheme is coping well with current levels of waste, and has capacity to take on many more connections.
Gardening with Gael - Riparian planting to restore waterways Wishing for ‘an extra day’ or ‘more time’ has almost become a mantra. The days literally flick by as I contemplate all the things I would like to do. Yet another one has cropped up.
Expert staff key to Mangawhai Bikes Des Cogan and Sadie Parker were both involved in the creation of the Mangawhai Rayders Cycle Club after road riding regularly with a group of like-minded enthusiasts. Bike Mangawhai has hatched from that venture.
New outlet for local art and craft The local area is dotted with arty and crafty people. One such person is Jenny Chellew. With a long interest in crochet work, Jenny has seen and envied some of the works displayed at markets on occasions.
Talented duo sing Kenny and Dolly at the tavern New Zealand Idol finalist, Ashley Cooper, and singer-songwriter Michael Tipping make up the hottest duo in the Southern Hemisphere, performing together since September 2008.
Land owned by original settlers of Mangawhai for sale after 125 years A waterfront section that is part of the last remaining land owned by descendants of the original settlers of Mangawhai has been placed on the market for sale.
Resource Consent double standard not a good sign A Kaipara District Council requirement that all businesses, except real estate agents advertising properties for sale, pay $1000 for a Resource Consent to put sandwich boards or other signs on the grass verges or public land.
Letters to the Editor School bus vs Nutters - I am one of your local school bus drivers, and I have had enough EcoCare suggestion - Dear John Robertson, thanks for your response. LPG fills explained - Responding to a recent letter to the editor (Market Heart of Community, Nov 10
Aristocrete gives concrete that special treatment Concrete can put a finish on almost any building operation these days be it internal or external. Now Aristocrete can put that extra finish on concrete.
Buzz in the Bay Tourist accosted, Pets friends birthday, Dust off that Tartan, Ever wondered…, A big high five, In touch with history, Looking after your beach, Ruakaka Skate Park, Big jump for Cable Wake, Get your wheels on
Cove Cafe comes alive English-born Lloyd Rooney had run pubs and restaurants in the UK, including an establishment owned by Tamsin Olivier, daughter of the late, great Sir Lawrence Olivier.
Worzel's World - All joking aside… “There have been no Guy Fawkes-like gunpowder plots to blow up parliament. Unlike America we are not prone to the regular assassination of our politicians. Suicide bombing, civil war and armed revolution have not been popularly embraced here."
$9,000 benefit from garden ramble Another successful Mangawhai Plunket-Kindergarten Garden Ramble is the only way to describe it. Local organisers were thrilled with the turnout and especially the weather.
Mangawhai Probus Museum donation - Probus members put in a lot of work at the recent Operatunity Concert. Staying in Mangawhai - Rosemary Browne gave us a wonderful speech on her ‘journey to Mangawhai’. Next meeting - Mangawhai Probus meet every third Thursday in the month.