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9th November 2015

It’s a dogs life after win


 
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Swim spot survey starts


 

Ed Said - Heroes – a relative term


 
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Band aiming for national title


 
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New Brynderwyn track will be popular

The Mangawhai Tracks Trust has announced the completion of a new walking track as part of the Tanekaha complex just off King Road. The Puriri Track branches off the Falls Track just before the first waterfall and is well sign-posted. 
 
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Computer problem solver has big following

It’s been nine months since Steve Green launched The Computer Chap service, and he is pleased to report that it has been incredibly well received throughout the Mangawhai community.
 
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Your Questions Answered - Confidence in Kaipara economy

At least two businesses have opened in Kaipara in the last ten days. They both reflect emerging science.

In Kaiwaka, charge.net.nz, a company begun by NZ entrepreneur Steve West opened its second electric vehicle charging station, the first being in Whangarei. Local MP Rt Hon. Winston Peters officiated. 

Letters to the Editor

Dangerous driving - There are many corners on the Wayby Road
Who’s the hypocrite? - A response to Dr Ian Greenwood’s letter 
Make a stand - I find I am unable to sit on the sidelines without comment 
Doctor who? - It is my experience of many years 
Puzzled - Zero waste, public toilets and town planning 
Contagious conflict - We're going on a Bear Hunt

Unique Hendrix show to storm Tavern

There are few rockers today who haven’t been influenced by the deeds and talents of Jimi Hendrix, a guitar legend who died 45 years ago.

 
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Finale concert for Boxwood

Following a week-long musical educational program for adults and children focused on Cape Breton, Scottish, Irish and French music, folk ensemble Boxwood will play their highly anticipated annual finale concert.
 
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Guytons Garden - A time for sowing, a time for resting.

With or without the influence of the moon, the garden is growing vigorously this month. Spring vegetables are rapidly filling the beds they've been planted in,
 
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Garden Ramble offers more to explore


Now in its 12th year, the popular Palmers Planet Mangawhai Garden Ramble continues to attract loyal participants from the local area and further afield.

This year the Garden Ramble offers ticket holders a record 21 gardens to explore, including three debut properties.

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Buzz in the Bay


Ruakaka Surf Lifesaving, Waipu makes the cover, New Transfer station hours, Black Grace Dance group, Ruakaka Primary School, Christmas Parades, Waipu Teenage Thrash, Trinitys Journey of Bravery and much more!!

New Briefs from around Waipu and Bream Bay
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New professional to Waipu Natural Health

Prolotherapy – also known as Proliferent or Injection Reconstruction Therapy – has been in use since the 1960s. It's purpose is to repair damaged ligaments, tendons and cartilage.

 
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Fairy tern: Volunteers keep watch

Friday October 30 was the first official visit to the Mangawhai spit by the local volunteer group, About Tern, who will work for the DoC Warden Mailee Stan-bury on her two days off each week. 
 
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Sandra made Waipu home

It is with sadness we acknowledge the passing of Bream Bay identity Sandra Bogart on October 13, aged 63, after a battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. Californian-born Sandra lived on her acres of ‘glorious tangle’ barely a stones throw from the Waipu Estuary.
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Car charger station at Kaiwaka, Mangawhai next

Northland is pushing on as New Zealand’s ‘electric vehicle’ capital with the launch of a fast charge station at Kaiwaka.

The Kaiwaka fast charger – a collaboration between local electricity lines company North-power, Kaipara District Council and ChargeNet...

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Scene & Heard

For carvers and sculptors, Loved & unloved TV, Early Warning, A recent passing, Mangawhai ambulance station, Congrats, Movie Buffs, Finding it impossible. Margie Hannon and more!!
 
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Worzels World - Updating the Law

According to the story of the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt, during their transit to the ‘Promised Land’ God gave Moses ten com-mandments. Moses then proceeded to carve them in stone without so much as a select committee hearing. That was a very long time ago and the rest, as Commissioner Robertson would say, are ‘historical issues’.
 

Ag Day defies the weather

It doesn’t need to be a steaming hot day to have fun in Mangawhai and the Mangawhai Beach School (MBS) Ag Day 2015 proved the point.

Though organisers were initially apprehensive under darkening skies, the crowd kept rolling in.

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Kiwi’s life at risk after dog attack

A female kiwi which had moved down the Brynderwyn range from Marunui Conservation to settle in bush above Kapawiti Road has been badly injured by a dog and is now in the care of the Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre. 
 
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Libraries offer free e-zines

Kaipara residents can get the latest and best in magazines online, with Zinio for Libraries.

Kaipara District Council, Far North District Council and Whangarei District Council have partnered to provide the first combined libraries eMagazine service in New Zealand.

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Beach patrol prepared for summer crowds

Labour Weekend signalled the start for volunteer lifeguard patrols at Mangawhai Heads.

The Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service (MHV-LS) committee has been making plans for the busy season ahead.

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Sports Focus

First mens fours tournament
Mangawhai Bowling Club held their first Mens 4’s tournament on October 10 & 11, and while the number of team entries was down from previous years, the teams that played enjoyed the bowling in rea-sonable weather conditions.

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Cavalry years remain a highlight


Guest speaker of the month, John Clark entertained the club with stories of his time with the Mounted Squadron of The Lifeguards Regiment, Household Cavalry.

 
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