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6th August 2018 Issue

Grand final for Mangawhai apprentice


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Ed Said - A little food for thought......


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Troubled campground faces liquidation

Residents of a locally owned campground are now facing an uncertain future as the company who was responsible for the management of their park has filed for liquidation.


 

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Winter workshops crowd gallery


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80 years of fun and friendship


 
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Commitment to environment and community recognised


 
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Wearable art a Scottish showcase

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First NRC information event outlines local and regional issues

Friday July 27 saw the first of several proposed local community events hosted at Langs Beach by Northland Regional Council Coastal South Councilor Rick Stolwerk. Over 60 people turned up to listen to Rick speak on the issues facing the region locally and regionally.
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Council proposes new Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward

Kaipara District Council is seeking public feedback on its proposal for representation arrangements for the 2019 and 2022 elections. Council adopted its initial proposal and approved public consultation at its meeting on July 26.

 

MCRC - Protection of environment crucial during project

In his role as environmental manager for Fletcher Acciona – the company sub-contracted to extend the four-lane Northern Motorway (SH1) 18.5km from Johnstone’s Hill Tunnel to just north of the Warkworth township – Jonathan Green was introduced as the guest speaker at the July meeting of Mangawhai Combined Rebus Club.
 

Councillor Comment - Mistakes of the past should help decision-making

The new roading maintenance contract came into effect on 1 July 2018. The contract has an at-risk monthly payment to incentivise the contractor to meet the required standards. 

 
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Atlas strike as pay negotiations break down

Following on the heels of the recent nurse’s strike, the early morning hours in the Brynderwyn hills became the scene for another group of workers who have had enough with low pay and work conditions.

 
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Skin is a mirror of what’s happening beneath

Our skin reflects our inner health, so it is important to eat and drink well. We also need to take a supplement to support the skin. Essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and amino acids all play an important role in keeping our skin healthy.
 
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Domain trouble: New rules not so clear

Ahead of the upcoming August 12 AGM, Mangawhai Domain Society (MDS) members were invited to attend a Special General Meeting (SGM) on June 17 to sanction (or not) new rules proposed by the current Domain Committee (DC).


 
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Worzels World - Grateful to be here

There’s bacon and eggs for breakfast. There is sunshine and rain, friendship, love and laughter. There’s work and there’s play. There’s going to sleep knowing that the day is over, and waking up knowing that one day you will not. There is failure and there is sadness and accepting that these too are part of being. And yes there is just being.
 

Trust dividend for local initiatives

Once again the Mangawhai Walking Weekend Charitable Trust has raised significant funds to provide support to a number of volunteer community groups and initiatives.


 
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Gardening with Gael - Planting kale, it's not too late

Our vegetable garden out is usually planted and maintained by Box. This year he is too busy building and I have decided that it is up to me to plant some vegetables that we need every day. Looking at the price of cauliflowers and lettuce I wish I had started a little earlier!
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Unique fundraising promotion for daffodil raceday

The Daffodil Raceday series for 2018 continues to build on the success of the initiative from the last four years. Originating in Hawke’s Bay in 2014, the Daffodil Raceday initiative has donated more than $150,000 to the NZ Cancer Society.
 
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Council is looking for outstanding Kaipara citizens

Last year saw the reinstatement of the Kaipara Citizens Awards to recognise some of the outstanding contributions and achievements of individuals across the district.


 

Late August start for Regional Plan hearings

A lengthy series of hearings to consider public submissions on the Proposed Regional Plan for Northland – effectively an updated rulebook for the way the north’s water, air, soil and coast are used and managed – will begin late-August.

 

Buy a Brick Fundraiser

Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade’s fundraising wall is growing, and the brigade would like to say many thanks to the businesses, individuals and families who have supported them so far.


 
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Dog registration due by end of August

It’s that time of year when your dog registrations are due. All dogs over the age of 12 weeks must be registered by August 31, 2018. If your dog has been registered with Kaipara District Council previously, then a registration renewal notice will have been posted to the last recorded address on Council’s records.
 

School Ag Day to spread its wings

Through the unfortunate event of the M Bovis cattle disease, Mangawhai School’s Ag Day is losing some of its ‘Ag’. However, few things stay the same indefinitely and organisers have moved their focus slightly into the pet arena ensuring as many pupils as possible are able to take part.
 
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Information day for future volunteers

Locals inspired to join the multitudes of volunteers within Mangawhai but unsure as to the ‘what, when and where’ will have an opportunity to check out all possibilities in one day. On August 18, Mangawhai Club is hosting a Volunteer Open Day where a range of clubs, groups and associations will showcase their organisation and function, as well as the variety of work volunteers could sign up for.
 

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