Mangawhai Focus Newspaper

LATEST ISSUE: 2nd December 2019

Mangawhai just my style says new tavern manager

Handymen meet for a common cause

Birds of the Brynderwyn hills will be able to nest a little easier from their wild cat-stalkers thanks to the tool-talent of some handy Mangawhai men.

Mangawhai Shed Inc won a contract with Northland Regional Council (NRC) earlier in the year to design and construct 50 live cat traps to help the council with their environmental initiative........READ MORE

Rambling on through flora and fauna

Serene native forests and sky-scraping trees, peaceful grassy lawns, brilliant blooms and green-leafed ponds inspired plant lovers and wanderers of all ages to pause and linger recently, while visiting some of Mangawhai’s most spectacular private gardens.

Frogs, chickens, eels and even a crocodile had cameo roles during the 2019 Mangawhai Garden Ramble (MGR) on November 16-17, the annual fundraising event a sellout success with 500 tickets quickly scooped up,........READ MORE

Summer swim spot survey starts December

Annual summer water quality tests have begun at some of Northland’s popular beaches, rivers and lakes. The Northland Regional Council (NRC) testing looks for bacteria used to gauge the risks of contracting gastrointestinal and other infections while using beaches, rivers and lakes for swimming, water sports and other forms of recreation.

Testing will run from December 2 until March 2 next year. H undreds of samples will be taken from 46 popular coastal sites......READ MORE

Penny Smart to chair new regional council

New early learning centre focused on kids, connections and cultures

Hope for first fairy tern egg of breeding season

Annual rescue helicopter appeal underway

Volunteers gear up for breast cancer charity drive

Double boost to east Kaipara St John services

Exhibition coincides with moon landing 50th anniversary

The countdown is on: Santa%u2019s on his way

Biggest crowd ever for fireworks display

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