28th January 2019 Issue

New beginning for MAZ cafe A cafe serving refreshment to visitors at Mangawhai’s favourite playing park has undergone another change of hands with the new owner having a strong focus on healthy eating to cater to all tastes.
Ed Said - Big can be beautiful It was announced before Christmas that flatpack furniture king Ikea was to make its entrance to New Zealand within the next few years. Rather than aghast, those interviewed on television appeared overjoyed about the opportunity of endless shopping in such a store.
Epic swim to raise cash for orphan charity Mangawhai’s coastline waters will again become the scene for a challenging, epic swim by two determined local swimmers, and with every stroke, kick and intake of breath it will raise vital cash for children once orphaned by deep water.
Northland road crews push ahead with resealing programme Road crews in Northland are going all-out on state highway maintenance and have already completed more than half their summer programme of road resealing. The NZ Transport Agency’s Northland System Manager Jacqui Hori-Hoult says 100 kilometres of highway resealing was completed across the Northland network by the end of November.
Northern Bass to stay put Resounding through the countryside of east Kaipara, a New Year’s event showcasing musical talent from New Zealand as well as international acts once again electrified the masses in a show that has become an integral part of the Mangawhai summer.
Mayor's Memo Kia ora, Staring down the year as it stretches ahead, things at Kaipara District Council are looking lean and bright, increasingly efficient and focused on outcomes.
Drowning at Mangawhai Heads Waters at Mangawhai Heads surf beach sadly claimed the life of a male swimmer on January 19. Police report that the man, yet to be identified, had been found unresponsive by members of the public and attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful.
Scottish Country Dancing, good for mind and body The Kaiwaka Scottish Country Dancing Club has been going strong since it started on July 1, 2018, a friendly supportive group of people meeting regularly and dancing in each other’s gardens over the summer.
Insley Street’s bridge over troubled waters An old Mangawhai bridge on an arterial route leading directly into the Village has recently been deemed unsafe to carry heavy traffic due to structural damage.
Gardening with Gael - Flowering annuals provide colourful display As the weeks of fine weather – much loved by holiday makers but viewed with growing concern by gardeners and farmers – continue, I notice the slow browning of lawns and roadsides and some paddocks.
Roadside rubbish dumping a growing problem in Northland New Zealand’s clean green image is being severely tarnished in Northland by roadside rubbish dumpers. New Zealand Transport Agency Agency Northland System Manager Jacqui Hori-Hoult says rubbish dumping is a growing problem.
Fun in the sun at Black Swamp Rod Run With its vibrant Sat - urday morning market Mangawhai was already buzzing when the incred - ible array of vintage, clas - sic, high powered muscle cars, bikes and ‘projects’ began lining up at the Domain for the annual Black Swamp Rod Run.
Waipu hosts biggest car show in the north If there is a class of car, then there is a category for it and the chance to be a prize winner in what is now arguably the biggest auto show north of Auckland – the annual Waipu Car and Bike Show.
Retro furniture to match classic cars If you’re into classic cars, hot rods, motorbike and ‘that old time rock’n’roll’ you’re going to love the display of American Retro Furniture as well.
Dry Northland means high fire risk ire and Emergency New Zealand is urging Northland residents to think twice about lighting rubbish fires as temperatures soar and grass and vegetation dries out. Northland fire crews have attended several scrub and rubbish fires this month. If the weather remains this hot and dry there will be a total fire ban in Northland within the next couple of weeks.
Skin checks for Mangawhai sun lovers Few people are greater sunlovers than Kiwis but there really can be too much of a good thing when it comes to sunbathing or just being out in summer’s harsh rays for too long without sufficient protection.
Worzels World - A failed experiment How many real estate millionaires have poured footings or swung a hammer? Could the CEO of Spark explain how a transistor works or discuss the properties and purposes of capacitors, inductors, resistors and diodes? How many Fonterra executives have ever milked a cow?
Chopper appeal breaks records As of last week the Northland rescue helicopter appeal had amassed a total of $382,995 since October 1, 2018. The Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST) reports the service often attended more than five callouts a day with eight flights on one particular day during 2018.
Kaipara primary schools fight for hoop honours The end of 2018 saw the Kaipara Primary Schools Basketball Competition wrapped up, highlighted by a tense final in the Year 5/6 Grade between Ruawai Primary and Mangawhai Beach School.
Master fundraiser does it again Mangawhai Golf Club ambassador Mike ‘Howdo’ Howard was tempted out of ‘retirement’ to do another fundraiser for the club and the community, running an open tournament on Sunday February 10 followed by the usual entertaining auction.
Back to school, back to surf Making full use of the sun and the beach, Aotearoa Surf is making some time out for you and your kids! Firstly, the grom squad After School Surfing School is for ages 4 years and up, and its all about building kids up in all facets of water safety and sport.
North River brings horses and humans together Previously a horse trekking operation on the outskirts of Waipu, North River now prides itself in using horses in a therapeutic way hence their name North River Horse & Humanship Centre.
Give me a break!! Are you feeling tired and fatigued at work? If so, it could be because only 28 per cent of Kiwi workers take their full designated lunch break. According to a survey by recruiting experts Hays of 1,253 professionals, who were asked how much of their designated lunch break they take on average...
St John creating partnerships with emergency services community Two local indispensable community services are forging a closer partnership to the benefit of surf beach visitors, beginning with a gift of medical equipment worth more than $5000.
Road detours for Matakohe Bridges replacement project Motorists in Northland are advised that two detours will be put in place on State Highway 12 as construction on the Matakohe Bridges replacement project resumes in the New Year.
Obituary - Contribution to Mangawhai remembered The talented Mangawhai Museum display designer was farewelled recently in Rotorua at a celebration of life after a long battle with cancer. Chris was a talented and innovative designer of museum displays, beginning his museum career undertaking creative workshops around NZ.
From Mangawhai to the Masai Mara Following a discussion with Karoma and Tasha of ‘The African Touch’ Safari Tours, Mangawhai couple Jenny Marshall and Rex Watson stepped right out of their comfort zone in signing up for a monthlong South African safari.

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28th January 2019 Issue

New beginning for MAZ cafe

Ed Said - Big can be beautiful

Epic swim to raise cash for orphan charity

Northland road crews push ahead with resealing programme

Northern Bass to stay put

Mayor's Memo

Drowning at Mangawhai Heads

Scottish Country Dancing, good for mind and body

Insley Street’s bridge over troubled waters

Gardening with Gael - Flowering annuals provide colourful display

Roadside rubbish dumping a growing problem in Northland

Fun in the sun at Black Swamp Rod Run

Waipu hosts biggest car show in the north

Retro furniture to match classic cars

Dry Northland means high fire risk

Skin checks for Mangawhai sun lovers

Worzels World - A failed experiment

Chopper appeal breaks records

Kaipara primary schools fight for hoop honours

Master fundraiser does it again

Back to school, back to surf

North River brings horses and humans together

Give me a break!!

St John creating partnerships with emergency services community

Road detours for Matakohe Bridges replacement project

Obituary - Contribution to Mangawhai remembered

From Mangawhai to the Masai Mara

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