7th August 2017 Issue

A Mangawhai woman is embarking on her dream job, practising anti-submarine warfare tactics in Micronesia.

Corporal Portia Havill, 24, is an air warfare specialist with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and is part of an RNZAF detachment.
 

In an attempt to resolve matters after the recent Mangawhai Domain AGM conflict, Mangawhai Football Club (MFC) is organising a public meeting to sort out talk and speculation, especially regarding the clubs ‘planned takeover’ of the Domain. 


 

 

Highly acclaimed Aussie ensemble The Dixie Street Jazz Band will perform at the Mangawhai Tavern on Thursday August 10 in a special performance to raise funds for the Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade. 


 

Local thrash metal band Alien Weaponry has enjoyed a couple of weeks at the top of the Spotify NZ Viral 50 Music Chart with it’s song Ru Ana Te Whenua. 



 

A favourite parking spot for Mangawhai residents to advertise cars for sale has been deemed to be unsafe. Four ‘No Parking’ signs were erected along the 580m stretch of Molesworth Drive, adjacent to Mangawhai’s golf course, on July 31.

 

Stop, thief! Police are asking for anyone who knows the identity of the young chocolate thief.
Pump pinched A waterpump of undefined description was stolen
Not closing Constable Wewege can also confirm that Warkworth and Wellsford Police stations are not closing down
Belt up August is the official month for another police campaign
 

Staff from the local BNZ branch will be trialling a new option of engaging with Mangawhai residents on their own turf this August and September. 


 

 

Northland Regional Council has a proposal to provide Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST) with a $9.8 million loan to help fund two rescue helicopters for the region. 


 

A popular dining destination has been rein
vented once again and, since opening on August 1, has already received glowing praise and in
creasing interest from customers including 350 followers on Facebook. 
 

 

Wake up NRC! Northland Regional Council (NRC) is proposing to borrow $9.8 million to lend to Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST) to buy two new helicopters. 
Quail Way flooding With reference to the article in the July 24 issue, this must be very distressing for those involved, when locals who contacted Council were told nothing could be done about the problem because of the lack of finances available. 
Re Maori seats In support of New Zealand First’s intention to abolish Maori parliamentary seats I would like to cite the following quote: 

 Sewing hands and creative inspiration helped make wonderful sea creatures in Mary Kelleher’s sewing workshops held at the Stitchin-time Studio last school holidays. 


 

Once upon a time, after an investigation into the Humpty Dumpty affair, the police concluded there is insufficient evidence to lay charges in connection with his 
breakage. Constable Plod said that the event was another in a bizarre wave of petty crime.
 

Support to clear Mangawhai’s beautiful lands of single-use plastic continues to flourish as more local businesses, individuals and schools get creative on how to rid the area of the environmental hazard.
 

It is well known that a youthful skin is abundant in collagen and elastin, giving our skin its bounce back – the unlined and firm complexion of youth. 

 

 

A ‘bit of the wild side’ is promised at an upcoming art workshop, which is aimed towards grown-up students of all artistic levels. ‘Celebrating Charcoal’ is an intensive ‘black, white and colour’ drawing weekend and while the drawing experience is only for adults, a nude life model will not be a part of the props says artist and tutor, Rosina Kamphuis. “
 

Associated with both the Mangawhai Museum and Rebus, Christine Bygrave delivered an informative address on the establishment, administration and future direction of the Museum to those who braved the weather and attended the July meeting of Rebus. 
 

A frosty winters evening was not enough to stop party-goers decked out in sequins, feathers and finery from attending Mangawhai Zonta’s 2017 Masquerade Ball at Hakaru Hall, on July 22.