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October 21st 2013 Labour Weekend

Time together top priority for Johns Family

A lucky mum has been given the most precious gift of all – the chance to make more family memories with her daughter who is battling leukaemia.

 

 Emilie and Kerri(hp)

Success still a rush for coffee company

Local company Rush Coffee has won a gold medal at the recent New Zealand Coffee Awards held at the Altura Coffee Company on Auckland’s North Shore, and attended by a record number of roasters.

 
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Ed Said - The beat (up) goes on

The same old arguments are rising to the top, the latest revived by the article in last week’s Sunday Star Times. But while it might give another perspective to the trail of events leading to the Kaipara’s $80m debt, it doesn’t bring out anything new.
 
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Airman flies into sunset

Mangawhai notes with respect the passing of Mangawhai identity Charles Cooke (pictured with wife Betty on ANZAC Day) in Whangarei last Saturday, October 12.


 
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Did You Know.........

Ag day brings community together, Switch to summer market, Carpark upgrade team effort, Garden gear at GAS, Are you noticing local development?, Fairy tern followers needed, Get garden ramble tickets now, snippets, Keith keeps on truckin and much more!!

News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 431 4711, jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz

Lizzie and friends pretty in pink

Supporters turned oout in droves at the Auckland Domain earlier this month to take part in the annual Pink Star Walk, an initiative supporting and raising funds for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.
 
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Your questions answered:  Withholding rates creates domino effect

The simple financial KPI’s that the Commissioners set for the Chief Executive late last year were met.
How is Council accounting for withheld rates?
The question as to how rates not paid are being accounted for 
How is Council funding withheld rates?
At present, Council estimates that there are some $4.5 million in rates being deliberately withheld.

Gardening with Gael - Whats eating my geraniums

With the sale of half the cottages I have developed a very cavalier attitude to the rest of them. I glance at the reservations, check the phone and decide if nothing is imminent I will flee to The Block.
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Garden Ramble - Gardeners not full time but still permanant

It’s difficult to ascertain when one becomes a bona fide Mangawhai-ian but having recently celebrated 10 years of owning their property in Gumdiggers Lane, Liz and Murray Smith now probably qualify.
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Worzels World - the art of performance enhancement

“An American voice supplies rapturous commentary as winner and place-getters cross the line in a new world record time of 7.3 seconds and then proceed to spontaneously explode in a shower of blood and guts…”

Social Commentary by Chris Sellars
 

Social media helps fight crime

Rodney residents can now keep updated about crimes in the area, with the establishment of the Waitemata Police Facebook page.

The North Shore Police page has been renamed as the Waitemata Police page, and will now include updates and images of crimes that are being investigated in the Waitakere and Rodney areas.

Tartan History to inspire designers

The next Waipu Museum Art n Tartan Wearable Art awards are scheduled for June 27-28 in 2014 and the entry form is already available to give aspiring entrants plenty of time to get creative.
 
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Variety the spice of life at Design Options

Diane Osborne’s experience in desktop publishing and graphic design for over 40 years has included work for three community newspapers and several printers as well as running her own business.

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Courses help contribute to community

Tim Magill of Barnbuilders, Kaiwaka, say Work Camp courses he has set up in partnership with NorthTec are currently exceeding expectations in popularity and attendance.

Currently running a carpentry and painting module beside La Nonna Bakery in Kaiwaka, and a sustainable rural development course at the Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall, half way through the semester the training is already contributing to the local community.

Range of styles reflects passion for art

Mangawhai artist Wendy Clifford cannot remember a time when she did not have a pencil, paint brush, or pastel in her hand to carry out her artistic endeavors. Over the years her love of drawing has lead her into print making, wood and lino cuts and mono printing (as seen above).
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Trust offers coastal land to council

Te Uri o Hau is offering to gift between 130 and 172 hectares of coastal land to the Auckland Council to create a significant public reserve at Te Arai.

A district plan change hearing will determine how its development of the 616 hectare Mangawhai North Forest at Te Arai proceeds.

Spring planting rejuvenates distal spit

For the ‘distal spit’ – that great bank of sand that protects Mangawhai Heads from the ravages of the open ocean – to remain viable, ongoing planting, replanting and sand-fence maintenance is required. Most local people understand this and their huge support on the recent planting days is testament to that.
 

Piece of sailing history goes up for sale

Not all modern day mariners will know too much about ‘Ks’ but here’s the chance to acquire a piece of history with the ‘For Sale’ sign going up on Kitenui, owned by John Rawson of Wellsford.
 
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The Good Ol' Boyz are back

What do you get when you combine a banjo, a mandolin, a Dobro and a few missing teeth?

You get the Good Ol’ Boyz back at the Mangawhai Tavern delivering their own special brand of Bluegrass, and country and western.
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Letters to the Editor

Hostile locals - Where has the spirit of Mangawhai gone?
Angry and frustrated - After reading the latest  summary of the current status of the Kaipara council's attitude towards the community, I again became inwardly angry and frustrated. 
Fund money gone - ​Is anyone accountable for this state of affairs?
Election thanks - My congratulations to Craig Brown on his re-election to Deborah Harding.
 
 

KSA News Brief

Kaipara Sports Awards - Nominations are now open
Junior Rugby - Celebrating end of season
Senior Rugby - AGM, all welcome
Martial Arts - New class beginning
Plus - Rugby results, Touch, Fright Night

Hakaru Ribbon Day

A great day was had by all at the recent Haraku Pony club Ribbon Day thanks to a band of dedicated volunteers and a group of over 30 riders.


 
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Finalists announced for the Silver Fern Farms Kaipara Sports Awards

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