21st December 2015

Grant funds water system for community garden One of the recipients of the recent Mangawhai Club community grants was the Mangawhai community garden.
Stricken yacht triggers dramatic rescue During the early hours of Tuesday morning, November 15, Mangawhai Heads volunteer lifeguards received notification from Surf Life Saving Northern Region (SLSNR) about a yacht that had run aground somewhere along the coast between Whangarei Heads and Bream Tail.	w
Ed Said - Our reason for the season It’s fairly certain that shepherds were not out watching their flocks by night in Jerusalem on December 25, but does that really matter? What’s important to Christian-thinking people is they observe and celebrate the birth of our Creator.
Museum thanks volunteers The Board of the Mangawhai Museum and Historical Society Inc. hosted a Christmas BBQ for their volunteers and partners on December 12. Over 120 people attended the event, which included musical entertainment from the Do Re Me Quartet.
Back to the future for retro store The quaint, quirky and colourful retro cake tins, containers and furniture of yesteryear is attracting a new generation of collector.
Your Questions Answered - Another year closes in Mangawhai’s population is about to explode again, as holiday-makers drop into town. For those who are returning to Mangawhai for the first time in twelve months, they will find much changed.
Letters to the Editor EcoCare fiasco - Well said Christian Simon in your response to Ian Greenwood Habitat destroyed - I was alarmed to learn that 17 hectares of mangroves have been trashed Regular water testing - Chair of Kaipara Commissioners, Mr Robertson, now discloses.... Tern Point not to blame - In response to Christian Simon’s letter re Tern Point EcoCare matters - I write as a professional with both civil engineering and postgraduate... And More.........
Little gem on Highway 12 An ideal stopover for hunters and collectors is White Rock Gallery in Paparoa on the West Coast Highway. The little gallery opened in February this year so is fast approaching its first birthday and has packed plenty into its schedule during the year.
Early success turned career to paint Waipu art gallery Blackshed is holding an exhibition of work by local artist Susan Edge from December 16 to January 30.
Little ones learn about giving Kids from Mangawhai’s Before Six pre-school centre have had a busy time wrapping a number of donated, outgrown and pre-loved toys and learning about the giving part of Christmas by sending them off children less fortunate.
Family video leaves lasting legacy Just as grief can transcend the world, so too can goodwill. In May this year, 23-year-old Andrew Orr, who grew up in Ruakaka, was tragically killed in an accident near Oxford, Canterbury, during a 4WD trip – something he loved doing.	w
Paddleboard prize The Annual Aotearoa Surf SUP Kids Race had more than one winner last weekend. The free stand up paddle (SUP) event, held in the Mangawhai Harbour, also included prizes and giveaways. Congratulations to Chris and Nicola Duke who won a Red Paddle 10' 6" Ride paddleboard valued at $1,500.
Court dismisses appeal The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) against a High Court ruling regarding rates levied for the Kaipara District Council’s Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme (MCWWS). The ruling, released last Thursday, has found in favour of the Council and the Court of Appeal has also ruled the MRRA must pay the Council’s costs.
Remember goodwill towards fairy terns Please remember that on the Mangawhai sandspit in the harbour we have many breeding birds. The main one is the fairy tern and there are only 40 left in the world. At present they and many other shore birds are nesting there and need to be given a chance to raise young in peace. .
Friends of Mangawhai Park to push development plan Mangawhai Park is the area located on Molesworth Drive between Thelma Rd and the Mangawhai Club. Encompassing an area of 32 hectares it includes the Mangawhai Museum, the proposed Historic Village, the Mangawhai Activity Zone, St John Ambulance Station and numerous walking and cycle tracks through both native and exotic bush.
Music at Mangawhai Tavern WIN with the Mangawhai summer of music Add your name to the list on the Mangawhai Focus facebook page and be in to win a double pass to see Delaney Davidson, Tami Neilson, The Warratahs and Delaney Davidson at Mangawhai Tavern on 2nd January .
Rod Run to tour into town On Sunday January 3, the drone of over 150 classic cars and hot rods will send a shudder through Mangawhai Village and assemble at the Domain on their eighth annual hot rod and classic car pilgrimage.
Ambulance station opens with pride Mangawhai’s highly anticipated new St John ambulance complex was officially opened on November 21. Following the cutting of the ribbon by Richard Blundell, Patron of St John Northern Region, around 150 official invitees were on hand for a conducted tour through the station.
School raises funds for Oscar and chicks Back in April Mangawhai Beach School pupils welcomed the arrival of more kiwi to Marunui Conservation in the Brynderwyns and named two of the birds Oscar and Fern. They have since taken a keen interest in the birds’ progress so there was great excitement when Oscar was found to be nesting at the beginning of August.	w
Beach festival support for cycle and walkway The newly started Waipu Cycle and Walkway from the town to the Cove (pictured above) is being bolstered by a community fun afternoon at the Cove on January 15 at 4pm.
Summer brings busy road works season The NZ Transport Agency is asking people to start planning their summer journeys and allowing extra travel time, as road works season gets underway across Auckland and Northland. Transport Agency construction crews will be making the most of the warmer, drier weather over summer to make highways safer and carry out important maintenance.
Cow Shed adds cafe to menu Hands up those who have dined at Rob and Wendy Klink’s Cow Shed Restaurant at Mangawhai? Not enough! Now is the time to put it on your ‘to do’ list.	w
Gala biggest event of the year The Mangawhai Domain is unique in that is owned by the community, and to keep it your place in the Village we have a big fundraiser every year. Our domain is a home to many sports clubs and social groups.
Scene & Heard Buzz in the Bay NZ Warriors on secret mission. The last few days Camp Waipu Cove has played hosts to special guests – the NZ Warriors – who have been enjoying the beach while attending a training camp – and getting into a little Christmas spirit.
Historic role of shipping highlighted in new book Last of a Salty Breed, written by local identity Roy Vaughan, chronicles tales about British ships, seamen, and the many millions of folk who built and sailed them as well as those who were voluntarily or forcibly shipped to the four corners of the world to create new countries.
Go golfing for the museum After a successful first year open to the public, Mangawhai Museum is fundraising through a golf day to help it continue to have something new to offer each year in its displays. The Museum golf tournament will be held at the Mangawhai Golf Club on Friday March 11 and Mangawhai Museum and Historical Society chair Christine Bygrave says the funds generated will be used to refresh the changing exhibitions area.
Worzels World - A Hitchhikers Guide to Stranger Danger In my boyhood, after years of frustration at always arriving late, I gave up allowing my mother to drop me off anywhere. I would often pack my kit and strike out early on a Saturday morning. Rugby boots laced through the handles of my bag I would hitchhike. I have hitchhiked at odd times since and I can testify that a 12-year-old going to footy gets more lifts than a gnarly middle aged man.
Golfing great earns pride of place In something of a coup, the Mangawhai Golf Club are proud possessors of a valuable keepsake. A framed trophy of wonder-golfer Lydia Ko, including the glove and practice ball she was using at the time she announced her graduation to the professional ranks, now occupies pride of place within the club .
Unique Opportunity For those contemplating a move to Mangawhai, the time has never been better and Mangawhai building company MyPad have put forward the ideal opportunity for a lucky family to make Mangawhai their permanent home or bach.

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21st December 2015

Grant funds water system for community garden

Stricken yacht triggers dramatic rescue

Ed Said - Our reason for the season

Museum thanks volunteers

Back to the future for retro store

Your Questions Answered - Another year closes in

Letters to the Editor

Little gem on Highway 12

Early success turned career to paint

Little ones learn about giving

Family video leaves lasting legacy

Paddleboard prize

Court dismisses appeal

Remember goodwill towards fairy terns

Friends of Mangawhai Park to push development plan

Music at Mangawhai Tavern

Rod Run to tour into town

Ambulance station opens with pride

School raises funds for Oscar and chicks

Beach festival support for cycle and walkway

Summer brings busy road works season

Cow Shed adds cafe to menu

Gala biggest event of the year

Scene & Heard Buzz in the Bay

Historic role of shipping highlighted in new book

Go golfing for the museum

Worzels World - A Hitchhikers Guide to Stranger Danger

Golfing great earns pride of place

Unique Opportunity

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