November 25th 2013

Music Maker hits new height Music lovers of all ages gathered recently at Sail Rock Cafe to enjoy the inaugural Mangawhai Music Makers – a monthly get-together for musicians and people who enjoy live music.
Conservation groups support new Te Arai development Auckland Council hearings commissioners have approved the coastal development at Te Arai, near Mangawhai, and the hapu involved – Te Uri o Hau – will now formally offer to gift 172 hectares of coastal land to Auckland Council. Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust chair Rawson Wright said the approval of the development is hugely significant for the hapu, coming after years of opposition to any development.
Progress on Bill chance for future says Commissioners Kaipara District Council Commissioners have welcomed news that legislation aimed at fixing historical rating errors in the District is back before Parliament. The Local Bill, which was sponsored by MP for Northland Mike Sabin, has now been considered by a Select Committee and was tabled in Parliament for its second reading on November 12.
Ed Said - Can one size really fit all? Proposed Northland unitary authority. What this means is one governing body over all of northland comprising seven wards, nine councillors (with Whangarei being the Hub, getting two of them) plus a mayor, plus seven elected community boards with 42 elected members, plus two Maori boards and possibly more.
Wedding Bells Ange Kedgley and Dan Klink – usually found behind the counter in the Mangawhai Meat Shop – are seen here in a different light after their wedding on November 2 at the Cowshed restaurant, Mangawhai.
It was all-fright on the night A hair-raising horde of ghosts, goblins and ghouls descended on the Kaiwaka Sports Complex last week for the Sports Association's annual Fright Night. Over 200 people attended making this the most successful Fright Night ever!
Local band making a hit A school band formed earlier this year, Haze consists of budding Rodney College muso’s Mitch Levet (lead guitar and vocals), Leah Mainland (bass guitar), Jakob Young (lead guitar), and Otamatea High’s Jim Bokma (vocals and drums).
Did you know Track cutters laying a legacy, Ambulance station approval given, Fairy tern funding, Community grants available, Changes for Commumity Trust, Sail Rock makes music, Snippets and much more... ■ News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 431 4711 , email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz.
Summer gala planning underway Planning for the Mangawhai Annual Summer Gala is well underway and there are two aspects that we, the Gala Committee, would appreciate the community to help us with to have it running as smoothly as possible.
Gardening with Gael - Mike, and alter ego, will be missed Michael Errol William Keating had been working here at the cottages for 15 years. Twice a week Mike and his blue truck turned up to assist in all manner of work. His was a very flexible job description which changed weekly.
Camellias, cakes and crafts on show The Mangawhai Women’s Institute floral and craft show is, after 60 years, certainly an institution – with the added irony that one of the longterm office holders is the appropriately named Dorothy Gardner, a faithful servant since 1956.
Worzels World - Following the money “In so many ways our wealth is siphoned off and yet we are told we must pay global prices for goods produced by our friends and neighbours. Is this a good deal?”
Swim spot testing starts Summer water quality tests indicating how suitable our most popular beaches, rivers and lakes are for swimming will begin this week. The Northland Regional Council has been monitoring bacterial levels at popular swimming spots over summer for more than a decade.
Student rep honours for Rosa Rosa Campbell (pictured) has been elected Student Rep for the Board of Trustees at Rodney College. A year 11 student, Rosa lives in Mangawhai with parents Colin and Raylee Campbell.	Pic to come
Tsunami: Mangawhai identified as most at risk Mangwhai’s tsunami warning network is to be expanded with three new sirens to be installed – and an existing one relocated – in the lead-up to the busy summer season.
Come all ye faithful Waipu’s Crazy Christmas parade is like no other and it’s a whacky way to spend a fun-filled Christmas Eve. Community groups, businesses, local farmers and contractors are all invited to enter a float. If you can’t manage that, just dress in your craziest gear – the crazier, the better – and be in to win.
New Waipu vet practice to offer best of both worlds A dream becomes reality for four vets this week as their new vet clinic and rural store opens its doors. Husband and wife team Mike Macartney and Sue Palmer have lived and worked in the area for more than ten years.
Awards show Kaipara sport flourishing The 2013 Silver Fern Farms Kaipara District Sports held on November 9 at the Maungaturoto Country Club saw a number of local athletes and volunteers recognised for their achievements over the past year.
Gardeners revel in rambling The recent 2013 Palmers Planet Mangawhai Garden Ramble raised over $9,000 for children in the Mangawhai community, aiding ongoing running costs at Mangawhai Kindergarten and Mangawhai/Kaiwaka Plunket. Sponsorship, raffles and refreshments sold also contributed to the total.
Kaipara muso comes home Kaipara artist Albi, AKA Chris Dent, has had another successful year traveling and playing shows around New Zealand. "After moving to Wellington in February everything fell into place," he says. "I got to live in a city that I absolutely love whilst having the freedom to travel around the rest of the country for gigs and adventures."
Letters to the Editor Gym etiquette - To the users of the gym at Mangawhai: Rates strikers selfish - I read your Ed Said of November 11 and would like to say I think you are spot on The Imperfect Storm? - are we prepared for a possible perfect storm that might hit soon and have serious implications for Mangawhai for many years? Thanks from St John I write in acknowledgement of all St John volunteers and join with them to celebrate International Volunteer Day
KSA Sports Brief Fright Night - Our annual Fright Night was a wonderful success! Badminton - It's wonderful to see an increase in numbers turning up Fitness Challenge - There is a Fitness Challenge being held at the KSA fields on Wednesday's Congratualtions Gary - Congratulations to Gary Kingi Kaiwaka Tennis Club - Last seasons tennis coach is no longer available Plus - Tennis, touch, Athletics, Top of the Rock and more

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November 25th 2013

Music Maker hits new height

Conservation groups support new Te Arai development

Progress on Bill chance for future says Commissioners

Ed Said - Can one size really fit all?

Wedding Bells

It was all-fright on the night

Local band making a hit

Did you know

Summer gala planning underway

Gardening with Gael - Mike, and alter ego, will be missed

Camellias, cakes and crafts on show

Worzels World - Following the money

Swim spot testing starts

Student rep honours for Rosa

Tsunami: Mangawhai identified as most at risk

Come all ye faithful

New Waipu vet practice to offer best of both worlds

Awards show Kaipara sport flourishing

Gardeners revel in rambling

Kaipara muso comes home

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