22 February 2021 Issue

A unified wave of surfers, locals, dignitaries and visiting supporters planted their feet firmly in the sand on Valentine’s Day in a declaration of love and commitment to the local environment.

 

I’m guessing that by the time many of you read this, the latest lockdown drama will have died right down. At least that’s what I hope. But it’s been another sobering reminder that our safety and freedom can be whisked away at a moment’s notice.
 

Covid scares and closed borders couldn’t stop the 10th annual running of the Mangawhai Bowl Jam from exceeding all expectations.

 

Two pohutukawa trees have been poisoned by vandals in Mangawhai.
 

The Mangawhai Art Trail is a great chance to fill your weekend with stunning art in all forms.

 

Mangawhai is known and respected for its community fighting spirit, from the famous ‘Big Dig’ estuary-saving event 30 years ago and it’s fight, and successful stopping of, commercial sandmining at the bar channel entrance.
 

School is back, and with the new year, Mangawhai Beach School (MBS) has a whole lot of exciting new developments going on from brand-new classrooms to adventurous lunch time activities.
 

I don’t know about you but my favourite season of all would have to be summer. Make it last longer with your Pure Fiji Rituals.

 

I was involved in fairy tern observations from 1946-1950 while at primary school. This was in conjunction with my uncle Louis Wintle and aunty Ada May.

 

The Gumdigger’s Track, a 3.2 kilometre walkway around Mangawhai’s inner estuary edge constructed with $200,000 of communitydonated funds.
 

Kia ora As I mentioned last month, I will be splitting my Coastal Commentary into two sections local and regional matters. 
 

Design lacks ‘soul’ The Wood Street revitalisation project 
History of New Zealand I note with interest the intention to introduce a programme
Requiem to Pan Quantitative easement
Base views on facts The letter to the editor from Christine Silvester regarding the Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society (MHRS)

Following the lockdown fiasco of February 15, which saw east Kaipara’s Covid levels seesaw from two to three and back again.

 

The organising committee for Waipu Museum’s Art ’n Tartan Awards is delighted to announce that Art ’n Tartan is scheduled to be held in 2021 with a new format and new dates.

 

Hello there Mangawhai Focus readers, we’re Kaiwaka Can, and we’re stoked to be here! You may know us from projects such as the community garden, local pest control initiatives and the sensational Kaiwaka lights.
 

Mangawhai’s bus service proved hugely popular with both locals and visitors this summer.