September 8th 2014

Policeman does 42 year stretch Officially on September 4, a Long Service and Good Conduct Award was bestowed upon Senior Constable Graham Gough having been with the police for 42 years.
Council to sue over wastewater scheme Kaipara District Council has confirmed it will take legal action against its former chief executive Jack McKerchar over his handling of the botched Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme.
Ed Said With still almost two weeks to go until the general election I’m fairly fed up with all the palaver in the press and on radio and TV.
Enjoy a night of glitz and glamour All the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas is coming as New Zealand's most popular award-winning cabaret show is coming to the Hakaru RSA.
MP asks OAG to settle with KDC MP for Northland, Mike Sabin, is once again urging the Office of the Auditor General to arrange a settlement with Kaipara District Council over costs stemming from the failures of the council Auditor between 2006 and 2009.
Generous locals dig deep for cancer support We have all been affected cancer, directly or indirectly. Statistics say cancer is the leading cause of death in New Zealand, accounting for around 30 percent of all deaths.
Did You Know....... Vote in advance, Celebrate right to vote, Concert tickets selling fast, 50 years for Richard & Jean, Holiday activities for the kids, Goughy plodding on, Roll up to indoor bowls, Avon at Funky Clothing, Church project at stage one and more News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 431 4711, email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz.
Community rallies for stroke victim A Waipu family is attempting to raise $30,000 to fund an unorthodox stroke treatment availa-ble only in the US.
Your Questions Answered - Dealing to history Last week, Kaipara District Council resolved to instruct lawyers to prepare a case against Audit New Zealand for negligence. We also resolved to take action against the Council’s previous Chief Executive.
Gardening with Gael - Beautiful form gives pleasure Once upon a time we had a local nursery woman who propagated the native plants which grew in our area. When she left the district she sold all the plants and some of us were lucky enough to buy some.
Is it spring? He’s no weather forecaster but Neville Dowson of Dey St reckons spring is here – and with good reason. On September 1 he picked his first tomato of the season.
Worzels World - Spin: let the buyer beware The following article contains no genetically modified material, is biodegradable, fat-free, alcohol free, cholesterol and calorie free.
Over 40 artists on Art trail Mangawhai will come alive as artists open their studios and galleries to the public for the upcoming annual Mangawhai Art Trail.
Time to get growing Days are growing longer, daylight saving is not far away, and we need to be preparing our plantings for the summer. More and more people are experiencing the benefits of eating raw foods, fruits and vegetables. The less processed the food, the better it is for you.
Focused on what matters - Northland MP Mike Sabin New Zealanders have been through some incredibly challenging years recently and a new normal has emerged in terms of the global economic picture, likewise the domestic one.
Special ceremony honours service The Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Life-guard Service (MHVLS) held its annual AGM in August at the renovated surf club.
Local boys slide into surf team Mangawhai surfer Joseph ‘Nubby’ Critchfield (pictured) has been named in the 2014 Northland Surfing Team that will be competing in Taranaki at the 2014 Surfing NZ National Champs.

Policeman does 42 year stretch Officially on September 4, a Long Service and Good Conduct Award was bestowed upon Senior Constable Graham Gough having been with the police for 42 years.
Council to sue over wastewater scheme Kaipara District Council has confirmed it will take legal action against its former chief executive Jack McKerchar over his handling of the botched Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme.
Ed Said
Enjoy a night of glitz and glamour All the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas is coming as New Zealand's most popular award-winning cabaret show is coming to the Hakaru RSA.
MP asks OAG to settle with KDC MP for Northland, Mike Sabin, is once again urging the Office of the Auditor General to arrange a settlement with Kaipara District Council over costs stemming from the failures of the council Auditor between 2006 and 2009.
Generous locals dig deep for cancer support We have all been affected cancer, directly or indirectly. Statistics say cancer is the leading cause of death in New Zealand, accounting for around 30 percent of all deaths.
Did You Know....... Vote in advance, Celebrate right to vote, Concert tickets selling fast, 50 years for Richard & Jean, Holiday activities for the kids, Goughy plodding on, Roll up to indoor bowls, Avon at Funky Clothing, Church project at stage one and more News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 431 4711, email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz.
Community rallies for stroke victim A Waipu family is at-tempting to raise $30,000 to fund an unorthodox stroke treatment availa-ble only in the US.
Your Questions Answered - Dealing to history Last week, Kaipara District Council resolved to instruct lawyers to prepare a case against Audit New Zealand for negligence. We also resolved to take action against the Council’s previous Chief Executive.
Gardening with Gael - Beautiful form gives pleasure Once upon a time we had a local nursery woman who propagated the native plants which grew in our area. When she left the district she sold all the plants and some of us were lucky enough to buy some.
Is it spring? He’s no weather forecaster but Neville Dowson of Dey St reckons spring is here – and with good reason. On September 1 he picked his first tomato of the season.
Worzels World - Spin: let the buyer beware The following article contains no genetically modified material, is biodegradable, fat-free, alcohol free, cholesterol and calorie free.
Over 40 artists on Art trail Mangawhai will come alive as artists open their studios and galleries to the public for the upcoming annual Mangawhai Art Trail.
Time to get growing Days are growing longer, daylight saving is not far away, and we need to be preparing our plantings for the summer. More and more people are experiencing the benefits of eating raw foods, fruits and vegetables. The less processed the food, the better it is for you.
Focused on what matters - Northland MP Mike Sabin New Zealanders have been through some incredibly challenging years recently and a new normal has emerged in terms of the global economic picture, likewise the domestic one.
Special ceremony honours service The Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Life-guard Service (MHVLS) held its annual AGM in August at the renovated surf club.
local boys slide into surf team Mangawhai surfer Joseph ‘Nubby’ Critchfield (pictured) has been named in the 2014 Northland Surfing Team that will be competing in Taranaki at the 2014 Surfing NZ National Champs.

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