Mangawhai Focus Newspaper

LATEST ISSUE: 22nd July 2019

Local ‘designer junkie’ cast in show

Military riders return with generous gift

A local RSA was the destination for a posse of motorbike riders recently, roaring up from Auckland to drop in for lunch and to hand over a large and very much appreciated cheque.

Hakaru RSA members warmly welcomed 13 riders from the Auckland chapter of the Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle Club on July 7, who rumbled into the area on a collection of beautiful engines and........READ MORE

‘Longest walk’ a personal challenge says local couple

A local couple’s decision to venture the wild side on a six month hike through New Zealand’s rural back yard saw them washed down a raging stream, battling 100kph winds, ascending mountainous peaks, and beholding some of the country’s most stunning scenery, all while raising cash for a higher cause. .......READ MORE

A year on - Fate of leaky shipwreck lies on government desk

Nearly a year and a half after being highlighted through a compelling art exhibition, a potential environmental disaster still lurks on the bottom of a nearby seabed, surreptitiously leaking a harmful substance into local waters, while reports of required actions linger in a government office......READ MORE