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April 27th 2015

Mangawhai ‘good sorts’ acknowledged


 
Dave Glover, Francesca Purcell li

Council initiative highly commended at prestigious awards


 

Ed Said - What does ‘free’ really mean?


 
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Bundles of books and a baffling box

Mangawhai Museum’s Easter Book Fair has become a much anticipated event, and it was no surprise that business was brisk again this year.

The choice on display was better than ever and it took a large number of volunteers.
mystery box-672

Kids get close to Kiwi

Some very important visitors paid a special visit to Mangawhai Beach School last Tuesday and a number of other locals were there as well.

The whole school turned out to get close up and personal with the last batch of Kiwi to be moved from Motuora Island to the Marunui sanctuary on King Rd.
celia walker kiwi-91

Kaipara District Council Commissioners reappointed

Associate Minister of Local Government Hon Louise Upston has to-day announced the three Commissioners appoint-ed to the Kaipara District Council in 2012 – John Robertson, Peter Winder and Richard Booth – are to be re-appointed for a further year.

 

Did You Know............

Village plan for retirees, Music night features The Eagles, Book Fair needs new location, Fish & Chip fundraiser, Local lifeguards to the rescue, Beach clean-up needs volunteers, snippets and more.

 
Christine Bygrave-120

Dust problem not being swept under the rug

Long dry spells of weather bring pleasure for many but for those living on or near metal roads the inevitable dust problems tend to negate any pluses, and usually results in serious questions to the Kaipara District Council on sealing and general road maintenance.

There are two major issues with roading in Kaipara.
 

Age shall not weary her

Octogenarian Zoe Roadley, pictured, still plays an active part in Anzac Day celebrations at Maungaturoto and in this special commemorative year she is working quietly away gathering all kinds of red and white flowers for the occasion.


 
Zoe Roadley-386

100 years from Gallipoli

Despite 2014 being the anniversary of the start of the World War 1, this year there is a much higher profile than previously as 2015 marks the involvement of Kiwis and the establishment of the Anzac movement in the quest for world peace.
 
Anzac sign mangawhai-728

MP supports current flag

New Northland MP Winston Peters is support-ing the Returned Services Association’s ‘fight for the flag’ call.

“New Zealand First backs the RSA’s call for the first referendum to simply ask ‘Do you want to change the flag?’ says Mr Peters. “If the majority say ‘no’ then that should be it. We challenge all other Members of Parliament to publicly declare if they will back the RSA’s call.”

Crime spree spoils special day

What was expected to be a day to remember for Megan and Steve Hale turned out to be just that – but for all the wrong reasons.

Megan and Steve were renewing their wedding vows at a special occasion at Tara Lodge. The day went swimmimgly.
 

Pupils pay their respects


REMEMBER THEM: Anzac commemorations took place at Mangawhai Beach School last Friday.

Pupils and parents gathered to lay wreaths, play The Last Post and lower the flag in respect. 

 
school anzac-495

Screen stars for Mangawhai fundraiser

It may be a case of ‘will the real James Bond please stand up’ as locals gather in costume for the fundraiser of the year on behalf of the Mangawhai Activity Zone Charitable Trust.


 
MAZ opening Aug 2011-565

Local wireless goes back to the future

How far does your memory go back in relation to pre-television days? Life With Dexter? Flick the Little Fire Engine? The Brass Band Parade compered by Lloyd Thorne? It’s In The Bag?

Well, here’s one widely known and loved in the world of live radio.
 

Plunket to end car seat service due to dropping numbers

A decline in the number of parents hiring car seats from Plunket for their newborns has prompted the child welfare charity to start phasing out the service.

Plunket will phase out the rental and retail service over the next 12 to 18 months to focus on the prevention of unintentional injuries more broadly. As part of the changes, Plunket plans to do more to prevent children from being injured in and around the home, where most accidents occur.

Consultation and the real story

From the Mangawhai Community Waste Water Scheme Advisory Panel

Due to public demand for more time to consider all the questions and give them full consideration, the Advisory Panel extended the response date to 30 April 2015. The feedback that the Advisory Panel has received and continues to receive is enabling it to identify a number of options that it and the community think are worth investigating further.

Mangawhai Probus Club - When war came to  Mangawhai

The theme for April’s meeting was ‘Anzac’. Bev Ross, Historian at Mangawhai Museum spoke on the two World Wars and the involvement of those from Mangawhai and districts.

Boys that went to war were the “cream” of our communities, thinking they were away on an adventure and enjoy the comradeship of their mates.
 

Worzels World - Maybe We forgot

Every year we commemorate, on Anzac Day, the landing of our troops on Gallipoli. Lest we forget. Dedicated Re-turned Servicemen’s Association members sell paper poppies to raise funds to support soldiers who survived the carnage of the Great War. Lest we forget, the paper poppies are made in China.

 

Letters to the Editor

A matter of priorities
I read with interest the article on the new golf course Tara Iti, 
Let’s get it right

I certainly got the message from the editorial of 13 April that Winston Peters was not Rob Pooley’s pick for Northland. 
 

Walking Weekend Wrap-up -  Walkers not short on variety

Friday afternoon has proved a great time to limber up for the days of more serious wal-ing ahead on the annual Mangawhai Walking Weekend – held Friday to Sunday March 27-29.

 
ww1-595

Carnival Capers for Waipu

It started with fantastic weather and ended with a big bunch of very tired but very satisfied volunteers.

It also started as a gala and, after six years has be-come a carnival of epic proportions and one of the biggest events on the Waipu summer calendar.

carnival3-410

One shot wonder

TOP SHOT: Waipu Golf Club member Sam Howard is pictured with proof of his latest feat on the golf course – a hole in one on the par 3 7th at the Saturday Men’s Scramble on April 11. Congratulations Sam!


 
Sam Howard hole in one-811

Returning undersized fish to the sea

A great way to help look after New Zealand’s fisheries for the future is to return any undersized fish, or fish you don’t want to keep, to the sea as quickly and gently as possible.

Many popular recreational fish species have minimum size limits to allow the fish to get old enough to breed a few times and contribute to the sustainability of the species before they can be harvested. 

 

Runners star on the rise

This was run on Sunday 19 April, their annual race which is the first of 3. the other 2 races in the three are Hoteo North on June 1, Queens birthday weekend and the Wilkinson Trophy Road Race on 19 July.There is a $100 draw for those who compete in all three events.
Georgia Brierly-760

Linford and McKenzie claim titles

Whangarei athletes Harry Linford and Ady McKenzie made it two wins from two events when the Potter Electrical Heads 2 Hub Run/Walk, the second event in the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series was held at Mangawhai last Sunday.

 
Ady McKenzie and Harry Linford winners-429

Mangawhai ‘good sorts’ acknowledged


 
Dave Glover, Francesca Purcell li

Council initiative highly commended at prestigious awards


 

Ed Said - What does ‘free’ really mean?


 
ed(copy)(copy)(copy)

Bundles of books and a baffling box

Mangawhai Museum’s Easter Book Fair has become a much anticipated event, and it was no surprise that business was brisk again this year.

The choice on display was better than ever and it took a large number of volunteers.
mystery box-672

Kids get close to Kiwi

Some very important visitors paid a special visit to Mangawhai Beach School last Tuesday and a number of other locals were there as well.

The whole school turned out to get close up and personal with the last batch of Kiwi to be moved from Motuora Island to the Marunui sanctuary on King Rd.
celia walker kiwi-91

Kaipara District Council Commissioners reappointed

Associate Minister of Local Government Hon Louise Upston has to-day announced the three Commissioners appoint-ed to the Kaipara District Council in 2012 – John Robertson, Peter Winder and Richard Booth – are to be re-appointed for a further year.

 

Did You Know............

Village plan for retirees, Music night features The Eagles, Book Fair needs new location, Fish & Chip fundraiser, Local lifeguards to the rescue, Beach clean-up needs volunteers, snippets and more.

 
Christine Bygrave-120

Dust problem not being swept under the rug

Long dry spells of weather bring pleasure for many but for those living on or near metal roads the inevitable dust problems tend to negate any pluses, and usually results in serious questions to the Kaipara District Council on sealing and general road maintenance.

There are two major issues with roading in Kaipara.
 

Age shall not weary her

Octogenarian Zoe Roadley, pictured, still plays an active part in Anzac Day celebrations at Maungaturoto and in this special commemorative year she is working quietly away gathering all kinds of red and white flowers for the occasion.


 
Zoe Roadley-386

100 years from Gallipoli

Despite 2014 being the anniversary of the start of the World War 1, this year there is a much higher profile than previously as 2015 marks the involvement of Kiwis and the establishment of the Anzac movement in the quest for world peace.
 
Anzac sign mangawhai-728

MP supports current flag

New Northland MP Winston Peters is support-ing the Returned Services Association’s ‘fight for the flag’ call.

“New Zealand First backs the RSA’s call for the first referendum to simply ask ‘Do you want to change the flag?’ says Mr Peters. “If the majority say ‘no’ then that should be it. We challenge all other Members of Parliament to publicly declare if they will back the RSA’s call.”

Crime spree spoils special day

What was expected to be a day to remember for Megan and Steve Hale turned out to be just that – but for all the wrong reasons.

Megan and Steve were renewing their wedding vows at a special occasion at Tara Lodge. The day went swimmimgly.
 

Pupils pay their respects


REMEMBER THEM: Anzac commemorations took place at Mangawhai Beach School last Friday.

Pupils and parents gathered to lay wreaths, play The Last Post and lower the flag in respect. 

 
school anzac-495

Screen stars for Mangawhai fundraiser

It may be a case of ‘will the real James Bond please stand up’ as locals gather in costume for the fundraiser of the year on behalf of the Mangawhai Activity Zone Charitable Trust.


 
MAZ opening Aug 2011-565

Local wireless goes back to the future

How far does your memory go back in relation to pre-television days? Life With Dexter? Flick the Little Fire Engine? The Brass Band Parade compered by Lloyd Thorne? It’s In The Bag?

Well, here’s one widely known and loved in the world of live radio.
 

Plunket to end car seat service due to dropping numbers

A decline in the number of parents hiring car seats from Plunket for their newborns has prompted the child welfare charity to start phasing out the service.

Plunket will phase out the rental and retail service over the next 12 to 18 months to focus on the prevention of unintentional injuries more broadly. As part of the changes, Plunket plans to do more to prevent children from being injured in and around the home, where most accidents occur.

Consultation and the real story

From the Mangawhai Community Waste Water Scheme Advisory Panel

Due to public demand for more time to consider all the questions and give them full consideration, the Advisory Panel extended the response date to 30 April 2015. The feedback that the Advisory Panel has received and continues to receive is enabling it to identify a number of options that it and the community think are worth investigating further.

Mangawhai Probus Club - When war came to  Mangawhai

The theme for April’s meeting was ‘Anzac’. Bev Ross, Historian at Mangawhai Museum spoke on the two World Wars and the involvement of those from Mangawhai and districts.

Boys that went to war were the “cream” of our communities, thinking they were away on an adventure and enjoy the comradeship of their mates.
 

Worzels World - Maybe We forgot

Every year we commemorate, on Anzac Day, the landing of our troops on Gallipoli. Lest we forget. Dedicated Re-turned Servicemen’s Association members sell paper poppies to raise funds to support soldiers who survived the carnage of the Great War. Lest we forget, the paper poppies are made in China.

 

Letters to the Editor

A matter of priorities
I read with interest the article on the new golf course Tara Iti, 
Let’s get it right

I certainly got the message from the editorial of 13 April that Winston Peters was not Rob Pooley’s pick for Northland. 
 

Walking Weekend Wrap-up -  Walkers not short on variety

Friday afternoon has proved a great time to limber up for the days of more serious wal-ing ahead on the annual Mangawhai Walking Weekend – held Friday to Sunday March 27-29.

 
ww1-595

Carnival Capers for Waipu

It started with fantastic weather and ended with a big bunch of very tired but very satisfied volunteers.

It also started as a gala and, after six years has be-come a carnival of epic proportions and one of the biggest events on the Waipu summer calendar.

carnival3-410

One shot wonder

TOP SHOT: Waipu Golf Club member Sam Howard is pictured with proof of his latest feat on the golf course – a hole in one on the par 3 7th at the Saturday Men’s Scramble on April 11. Congratulations Sam!


 
Sam Howard hole in one-811

Returning undersized fish to the sea

A great way to help look after New Zealand’s fisheries for the future is to return any undersized fish, or fish you don’t want to keep, to the sea as quickly and gently as possible.

Many popular recreational fish species have minimum size limits to allow the fish to get old enough to breed a few times and contribute to the sustainability of the species before they can be harvested. 

 

Runners star on the rise

This was run on Sunday 19 April, their annual race which is the first of 3. the other 2 races in the three are Hoteo North on June 1, Queens birthday weekend and the Wilkinson Trophy Road Race on 19 July.There is a $100 draw for those who compete in all three events.
Georgia Brierly-760

Linford and McKenzie claim titles

Whangarei athletes Harry Linford and Ady McKenzie made it two wins from two events when the Potter Electrical Heads 2 Hub Run/Walk, the second event in the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series was held at Mangawhai last Sunday.

 
Ady McKenzie and Harry Linford winners-429

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