22nd February 2016

Howdo's last hurrah Presidents Day at Mangawhai Golf Club has always been a biggie but this latest one was possibly the biggest as, despite the dodgy weather forecast, 117 tenacious golfers from 23 clubs turned up and almost avoided the showers except those who got caught on the last three holes.
Field Days now more affordable than ever Northland Field Day organisers have made Northland’s biggest outdoor event even more accessible in 2016 by dropping adult ticket prices, introducing a new family pass and increasing the number of ticket vendors.	.
Ed Said - Protests overlap and little gained We have a God-given right to protest on matters of State, politics or virtually anything of minor or major public interest for that matter, but how we do it makes a big difference to the impression we make and the credibility of our protest in the eyes of those we seek to address.
Dodge does the job Northland gained a new national champion after Kaiwaka’s Duncan Gilligan and Dodge won the Handy Dog title at the Tux Yarding Challenge finals held in the South Island recently.	.
Your Questions Answered - Further litigation a burden to ratepayers Many people seek clarification from Commissioners on what is going on with all this MRRA initiated litigation. The MRRA members are continuing on their journey through the Courts. They have now applied for leave to appeal the latest judgment handed down by the Courts, being the dismissal of their appeal by the Court of Appeal.
Wider range for dental services The steady population growth in Bream Bay is also bringing with it some expansion in the business sector. Dr Seena Gopi recently bought the Gentle Dental practice at the Ruakaka shopping centre from Dr Sim Sood and is currently making alterations to accommodate more customers and offer a greater range of services.
$5.48m line holiday for Northpower consumers Northpower’s 56,500 electricity consumers in Kaipara and Whangarei have today received a $5.48m (GST inclusive) line holiday. The rebate means Northpower consumers have received $110m in line holiday rebates since 1998. In December, the Northpower Trust (NEPT) distributed $50 to every Northpower consumer, taking the total of Trust distributions since 1993 to $90m.
ORT tours Caribbean murder mystery Murder at Cafe Noir promises to be an evening of pure escapism – in the Caribbean. After the success of last year’s murder mystery dinner show, Otamatea Repertory Theatre has decided to tour another interactive show around Northland – Paparoa, Kaiwaka, Waipu, Wellsford, Maungaturoto and Mangawhai.
Economic action plan welcomed by regional council The Northland Regional Council has added its voice to those welcoming the newly-released Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan. The Action Plan was jointly launched recently in Kerikeri by Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy, Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell and Northland Inc CEO David Wilson.
Local chef makes TV debut Morning television show Whanau Living focuses on Stacey Morrison’s personal journey of discovery on how to balance a busy lifestyle, while being a mother of three young children, wife, radio and TV presenter.
MyPad makes a winner Under a hot sun, a large crowd gathered on the Devon St corner, Mangawhai, to check out or put in a bid on the MyPad fundraiser home – generously built in the best community spirit and auctioned to the highest bidder with profits going towards further development of the Mangawhai Activity Zone.
Local students up for the challenge Three Rodney College students enjoyed the challenge of attending the NZ Blue Light Life Skills course held at Moirs Point Christian Centre at Mangawhai recently.
Letters to the Editor The Big Dig - the big dig of 1990 and MHRS [Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society] was formed. EcoCare too expensive - the differences between a ‘one pipe fits all’ waste water sewage system Sell reserve instead - we would like to make the following comments. Win win over wetland - most I suggest are totally against the sale of these properties. Band aid solution - why mangroves thrive in our harbour
Opportunity makes perfect ‘scents’ Mangawhai and surrounds is already a place buzzing with cottage industries. Joe and Jane in their humble kitchen, craft room, or shed are knocking out quality products to sell to locals and the growing numbers of visitors. The Mangawhai Markets show fine examples of these home enterprises from health drinks to hand-made soaps, specialty olive oils, fresh roasted coffee, coconut oils, sewed and hand-knitted goods and more.
A big solution for small farms Sometimes size matters – but not in the way you may think – and while huge farms need huge infrastructure, this is not the case with all farmers. Subdivision and development means there are now few dairy farms of any magnitude in our area but numbers of small block farmers are growing and with them the spirit that drives people into new ventures like milking sheep, goats or just a couple of cows to satisfy their diets for fresh milk and enter the boutique cheese-making business; not necessarily as a business but for personal satisfaction.
Welcome to Wellsford’s new home of diving Oceandry Drysuits are the only Drysuit manufacturer in NZ and have been for over 20 years, keeping scuba divers and fishermen warm and dry in top quality neoprene Oceandry Drysuits and Tuffie’s Waders.
A fun event to share with family and friends Organisers of the upcoming Mangawhai Walking Weekend have been busy developing some exciting new activities for their programme to encourage youth and family groups to come along and share the fun of the annual Mangawhai event.
Worzels World - A case of misunderstanding The Kaipara District Council have now gotten around to initiating proceedings in law against myself and my company. They cite the Local Government Act and Rating Act, laws which they have consistently transgressed since they were passed by Helen Clark’s Govt in 2002. Prior to that they happily transgressed other (and in my opinion) better laws. I advised them in 2012 that I could no longer support them. They have not addressed the issues I raised then.
Mangawhai Bowls Australian bowlers visit - On Tuesday January 26, 27 Australian bowlers led by Barry Sullivan arrived in Mangawhai Mangawhai teams doing well - Teams playing away tournaments have had a lot of success in the past few weeks. Greenkeepers tournament - Four teams went up to Hikurangi to defend the tournament they have won for the last two years. Club champ open singles - On January 31 & 31, the 2015/16 Open CC Singles was played with 26 bowlers taking part.
Fish Fry follows Logger Heads Logger Heads is back on Saturday March 12, with a growing base of traditionalists showing interest in the event. Now in its third year, the contest allows single fin ‘Logs’ over 9-feet long with no leash.
First major title for Williams Teenager Hannah Williams has broken through for her first major ironwoman win at a memorable Eastern Regional surf lifesaving championships held in Mt Maunganui at the end of January.
Golf benefits Museum displays Mangawhai Museum will benefit from a major fundraising event at the Mangawhai Golf Club on Friday March 11. A golf tournament will be held featuring an array of prizes, and an auction at the golf club – to which anyone interested is invited – will be held that afternoon at 3.30pm to assist the fundraising.
Skaters turn it up for crowd A huge crowd jostled for viewing space at the recent Bowl Jam at the Mangawhai Activity Zone. Now running its fifth Bowl Jam, the reputation of Mangawhai’s facility lived up to all expectations as numbers of both competitors and onlookers braved a sweltering day to see some of the best skaters in commission go through their routines.

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22nd February 2016

Howdo's last hurrah

Field Days now more affordable than ever

Ed Said - Protests overlap and little gained

Dodge does the job

Your Questions Answered - Further litigation a burden to ratepayers

Wider range for dental services

$5.48m line holiday for Northpower consumers

ORT tours Caribbean murder mystery

Economic action plan welcomed by regional council

Local chef makes TV debut

MyPad makes a winner

Local students up for the challenge

Letters to the Editor

Opportunity makes perfect ‘scents’

A big solution for small farms

Welcome to Wellsford’s new home of diving

A fun event to share with family and friends

Worzels World - A case of misunderstanding

Mangawhai Bowls

Fish Fry follows Logger Heads

First major title for Williams

Golf benefits Museum displays

Skaters turn it up for crowd

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