19th December 2018

Campaign aims to stop violence against women Decorated in brilliant orange, one of Mangawhai’s significant trees and an old, wire farming fence are playing their part in an annual worldwide crusade, which aims to spotlight the impact and devastation of family violence.
Ed Said - The reason for the season There may be several, depending on who you talk to. Others see the phrase as just a convenient rhyming of two words. Many regard religion with fear and suspicion.
Regional council pleased with latest Kaipara rates ruling Pleased with the latest ruling in council’s favour, but disappointed so much ratepayer money – which could have been better invested elsewhere – has had to be spent on the legal fight. That’s the verdict from David Sinclair, Chairman of the Northland Regional Council’s Audit and Finance Working Party, after a Court of Appeal ruling dismissing the latest appeal in a long-running legal battle over rates collected in the Kaipara District.
Music fest ends in mud and mayhem Festival goers at a recent two-day open-air festival, Moon Society, were left marooned after bucketing rains turned a Mangawhai farm into a muddy bog and led to an SOS callout to the surrounding community.
D Day breakfast raises over $16k A D-Day (Dementia Day) breakfast fundraiser was held at Maungaturoto St John on November 29 from 6.30am to 9am, raising funds for a planned dementia wing at Riverview Rest Home.
Mayors Memo Kia ora, Bursting into full summertime fun, the summer holiday period sees Kaipara’s population nearly double – family and friends come to stay, baches which have lain quiet for months become busy, lawns are covered with tents.
Over $300k raised in Northland Rescue Chopper appeal Northlanders are being thanked for their generosity towards the Northland Rescue Helicopter service following a haul of public donations topping $300k for the second year running. A record $307k was raised during the 2017 fundraising appeal and with donations still flooding in, that figure could well be topped before Christmas, says Northpower Public Affairs Manager Steve Macmillan.
20th anniversary Walking Weekend website now open The 2019 Mangawhai Walking Weekend will be the 20th anniversary of the popular annual event, and organisers believe this will be the best yet, expecting a big turnout to help celebrate.
Dianne walks the talk Make-A-Wish was a welcome recipient and Dianne Christensen a willing walking fundraiser on November 25, bringing the foundation to prominence with a 17 kilometre walk around the outskirts of Mangawhai and ending at the Mangawhai Tavern Markets.
Councillor Comment - Representation review In October I wrote about Council’s representation review – the process by which the wards and number of Councillors are decided. Following submissions and hearings Council decided to proceed with its initial proposal.
Gardening with Gael - Pohutukawa strength and beauty mirror coastal environment Pohutukawas treat us to a rolling bloom. Varying shades of red slowly burst on trees lining our roads and beaches.
Big Regional Awards For St John Cadets Leaders of a local youth organisation have described 2018 as nothing short of ‘massive’, a year of growth, change, awards and promotions which were all reflected at the group’s recent end of year prizegiving ceremony.
Take time for YOU this summer The holiday season has now begun, the sun is beaming brightly, and you can imagine the hot sand between your toes as you celebrate with family and friends having a cold drink. The New Year is coming; many set goals, aspirations and reflect on the accomplishments of the past year.
This should be ‘aloe’, not goodbye Aloe Vera has been used since ancient times as a medicinal plant and is quite prolific in our gardens at the moment. I’ve been using it lately as a digestive tonic, a small amount (about pea size) of clean, clear gel (from a piece of fresh aloe leaf) scooped into a glass of filtered water and blended, add a squeeze of lemon if you wish.
Dont treat your toilet like a bin says council to be careful what you put down the sink and toilet. Maintenance engineers have discovered recently a number of items that have been flushed, either accidentally or on purpose, that have resulted in blockages to sewage grinder pumps. Single use sanitary items, including wet wipes and baby wipes, are not to be flushed down the sewerage network.
Early Christmas for Community Patrol Christmas appears to have come early for an essential community organisation in the form of new wheels, giving the service a more professional look as well as helping to keep volunteers safer in the wee small hours.
Modern technology used to create wood product range Since 2003 Orang Otang have been out noted for their treeworks: felling, pruning, cleaning up storm damage and more recently, milling. They have now turned to utilising much of what would once be considered waste.
Worzels World - A World View: The quest for global control People watch TV, see movies and read novels involving intricate schemes and conspiratorial plots yet fail to notice the very real conspiracies playing out in daily life. We are at a time when a great global conspiracy to bring about a One World Government is now coming to a head. Very few report on it and the inevitable ramifications that will ensue.
New Alcohol Control Bylaw includes Mangawhai Kaipara District Council has adopted the new Alcohol Control Bylaw, after considering feedback from more than 26 submissions received in the public consultation held over September 2018. The new bylaw takes effect from 19 December 2018 and replaces the existing Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2009.
Don't miss two day pop-up art show Mangawhai Artists Inc will run a pop-up gallery in the heart of the Mangawhai Heads shopping centre on January 4-5. Tucked away behind the Mangawhai Medical Centre in Fagan Place, the attractive hall is turned into a studio for artists every Monday morning and for two days only each January, is transformed into a bright light-filled exhibition space.
New Safer Speed Zone coming to Mangawhai Kaipara District Council has confirmed a new speed limit for a section of the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road (displayed in the image attached).
Holiday Fun At Annual Summer Gala a community owned facility and is home to many sports and social groups. The annual summer gala on January 2 is the main fundraiser the Mangawhai Domain Society Committee organises each year to help raise funds for operation and maintenance, future improvements, and to keep hire fees reasonable.
Mangawhai Artists make new ‘friends’ Celebrating friendship, creativity and the love of art, Mangawhai Artists recently hosted an event to grow their ‘friends’ support base and form a group: Friends of Mangawhai Artists (FOMA).
Gallery extension big project for 2019 Mangawhai Artists Gallery is a bright and lively place to visit over summer holidays. There is marvellous art in many styles – bold and subtle, large scale and small, landscape, abstract, painting, prints, sculpture, weaving.
Live Art Exhibition at One Tree Point this January The One Tree Point Combined Arts Exhibition and Sale returns this coming Northland/Auckland Anniversary Weekend, January 26-27 2019. It will be in its third year and is expected to draw large crowds to the Marsden Cove Marquee.
Ruakaka racing to entertain big summer crowds The iconic family friendly series of racedays, known as the Interislander Summer Festival, celebrates ten years at Ruakaka on Saturday January 5. The nationwide series of racing attracts great attendance numbers across both thoroughbred and harness race meetings over summer.
Bream Bay Village - a genuinely unique retirement lifestyle That’s the overwhelming feeling you get from the moment you drive through the gates at the entrance of the new Village, set in amongst the peaceful green countryside of rural Marsden Point.
Give tern exhibit a turn One of New Zealand’s most endangered native birds has been given a special exhibition to highlight the creature’s plight. Sponsored by Bennetts Chocolates and Forest & Bird, Mangawhai Museum invited members and special guests to take a sneak peak.
Big racket as club celebrates new courts Mangawhai Tennis Club celebrated the opening of two new tennis courts on December 2, a project that has been three long years in the making.
Success for bridge club pair Mangawhai Bridge Club is enjoying a growth in numbers after recently held lessons and there is already a waiting list for the next set of lessons due to be held early next year.
War veterans raising funds on cycling tour of duty An intrepid team of injured war veterans, cycling the entire length of Aotearoa on specially designed tandem bicycles, have succeeded in reaching the northern tip of the country after a strenuous 2500-plus kilometre fundraising ride.
Bagpipe competition a dying wish A fantastic evening’s entertainment is promised for those interested in highland pipes or music in general. Helen McGregor’s dying wish back in 2003 was that a special piping competition be established to enable top class pipers to compete in a special event where they could be as creative and innovative as they wished.
Let the Highland Games begin! annual Waipu Highland Games on January 1. In its 148th year this iconic event draws big crowds to watch the big boys compete for the national heavyweight trophies, see Scottish dancing at its highest level with several national championships being competed for.
New face and name for old Waipu pub In these days of cosmetic surgery ‘medical miracles’ don’t end with people. The old Waipu pub has just undergone an extensive makeover and facelift organised by new owners Lorraine Bradley and Richard Mahoney.
The Village Wines opens A nondescript building in the area encompassed by The Dune Restaurant and the Pipi Gallery opened without fanfare last weekend but word of mouth spread steadily to announce the arrival of The Village Wines.
The Cow Shed a household name The Cow Shed Restaurant & Farm Shop is well known among locals and visitors alike, situated in a rural setting just 10 minutes from Mangawhai in a concerted cowshed.

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