Mangawhai Focus Newspaper

LATEST EDITION: 6th December 2021

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Risk pays off as locals enjoy museum market

Covid halts the New World

Campaign to end violence against women

Chance for Kaipara to be involved in Three Waters development

Road testing technology reaching underground

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Ed Said: Stepping into the unknown
Mayors Memo

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The Climate Chap: Attention Bookworms!
The gift of giving

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Gardening with Gael: Pick the right time to transplant

Tap into your inner source of contentment

Risk pays off as locals enjoy museum market Despite a quick change of date
Ed Said: Stepping into the unknown As we drift into the summer season
Mayors Memo Resilience and taking some time to breath easily are important for us all.
Clearer rules set for freedom campers Hitting the road in a kitted-out vehicle.
Long-time freedom camper battles stigma Travelling free on the road with the flexiblity to live, explore, eat and sleep
Covid halts the New World After the scaffolding and panels were first raised in August.
Letter to the Editor It is sad that the odd teacher at the local school feels unable to join the national effort against Covid.
The Climate Chap: Attention bookworms! Much of the research I do to feed my Climate Crisis fetish is internet based.
More to the beach than the waves Thirty-two teenagers came together for a weekend camp at Waipu Surf Club.
Mangawhai theatre reopens Mangawhai Movies are back on at the Mangawhai Historic Village church.
Latest exhibition ‘out of this world’ A Bird’s Eye View, the current exhibition at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery

Show of support for teachers lost to Covid mandate As the government’s mandate loomed
Ed Said: Let's look at the numbers The news can’t get any crazier these days.
Council climate change action plan released Kaipara District’s coastline winds from the wild West .
Different perspectives, different landscapes Landscapes are the inspiration for the new exhibition on display.
Mayor's Memo As already reported, Government has mandated the Three Waters Reforms.
New cross-Council drought management plan released Kaipara District Council (KDC) has worked with other Northland Councils.
New courses coming for aspiring writers Budding writers honing their craft
Rescue helicopter service likely to move Northland’s rescue helicopters could be on the move.
The Climate Chap: A COP-out? Blah, blah, blah! Be warned: This article is positive!
Covid cancels Christmas parade, but Santa still coming to town Mangawhai Activity Zone’s (MAZ) Christmas Parade cancelled.
Letter to the Editor Mandate compassion I joined the crowd that gathered on Monday.
Summer swim spot survey starts early December Annual summer water quality tests will begin Monday, December 6.

Nominations open for $3k NRC scholarships Eight $3000 scholarships are being offered
Road testing technology reaching underground Kaipara’s unsealed roading network
Covid takes summer stage from youth Budding young thespians
Gardening With Gael: Pick the right time to transplant My advice would be not to transplant at this time of the year. .
Chance for Kaipara to be involved in Three Waters development Following on from the government’s contentious decision
NZ one of the weediest nations on the planet Action on pest weeds is very much the poor cousin
Campaign to end violence against women Orange painted shoes, boots and jandals of all sizes
Ken’s unlucky 13 inspires giveaway Local young bike riders will be a little safer.
Tap into your inner source of contentment In times of uncertainty and social upheaval
New regional flood maps released Newly-released regional maps aim to help Northlanders
Eco-friendly workshops help reduce Christmas waste A recent festive event captured the special magic and purpose

80-year-old has car ransacked, community rallies to help Mangawhai’s benevolent community spirit was well illustrated.	*
Weather and Covid can’t dampen successful Garden Ramble Undeterred by a stormy sky and heavy rain
Adapting to Covid restrictions vital for local businesses Keeping any business alive and thriving requires dedication.
Gardening With Gael: Pick the right time to transplant My advice would be not to transplant at this time of the year. .
The gift of giving As I write this there is six weeks until Christmas.
The wealth of the harbour depends on the health of the harbour For those who were here 30 years ago or those who have learned since.
McCallum Bros sets up Q&A site The issue of ongoing sandmining and consent applications continues.
Sustainable Kaipara launches new climate change series Locals keen on becoming vaccinated against the ongoing Covid virus.
Can we be mindful without meditation woo-woo? Mindfulness meditation is incredibly popular.
True rescue tale subject of latest rescue helicopter kids book The Northland Rescue Helicopter’s latest children’s book.
$5 million budget for Mangawhai library project A quiet place to read was on the books.
Help for those with energy hardship, Northpower’s new energy advice programme wins SEEC funding Northpower has won funding.
Mangawhai Zonta taking a stand against gender-based violence Thirty-five percent of women worldwide.
Sponsorship needed for Helping Hands Christmas Trail Looking for sponsorship to run a festive Christmas Trail.

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