August 11th 2014


Enviro award gives school $1300 boost Two Kaipara schools will share a slice of this year’s Environmental Curriculum Awards (ECA) – Mangawhai Beach School ($1300) and Tangiteroria School ($1750).
Council appoints acting chief executive Commissioners at the Kaipara District Council have announced that Dr Jill McPherson will take up the position of acting chief executive after the departure of current chief executive, Steve Ruru. Mr Ruru will leave the council in October to become chief executive at Southland District Council.
Ed Said - Foreign investors welcome Do we just have a mistrust of people as we get older or is it a part of accumulated ‘wisdom’ that we tend to consider and question things more and find that what we are told by seemingly reliable sources are not always as they sound?
Workshop encourages experimentation Who said work and play don’t mix? Mangawhai photographer Jeanette Vickers once again opened up her home to a ‘budding artists’ workshop held recently under the guidance of tutor Wendy Clifford.
An Economic Solution for Northland I doubt many of you have read the 2014 Regional Economic Activity Report, but, after another six years of a National MP in Northland, we have reached the heady heights of being rated the worst economic performer in New Zealand. In the report Northland is noted for the highest rate of unemployment and the lowest average household income in New Zealand.
Great result for chopper appeal This year’s Westpac Chopper Appeal has raised $46,514.22 for the Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter, a 13 percent increase on last year and part of a $1,383,505.20 raised across the country.
Did You Know? Opera opportunity, Joint the choir, Ukes rock on, Art awards open, evening art talk, apply for 'creative' funds, Fun & games at The Club, Burd reoirt frin /sioux, Fun after school, Meet Your Neighbour, Snippets and more.
Your Questions Answered - Common sense must prevail Justice Heath delivered his final decision on July 25 in the case of the Judicial Review taken by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) against the Kaipara District Council.
MRRA still defiant despite Court ruling What were in some cases implicit in his interim report on the Mangawhai EcoCare issue became explicit in the final decision delivered on Friday 25 July by Justice Heath. While clarified, it changed very little from the interim report despite pleadings (arguments) from Mangawhai Ratepayers & Residents Association (MRRA) counsel.
Gardening with Gael - Limes for cooking and cocktails “Limes,” said my son Nick on a recent trip back from the US, “are a horrendous price in the US. The drought severely affected production. There are very few.”
Repairs to beach access completed The Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service were left without any access to the Heads surf beach after the recent storm washed away the gravel and rock track leading down from the surf club.
Worzel's World - Growing the Beast Whatever is this strange often-talked-about animal called the economy? There is a global economy and national economies. I am told there are such things as regional, household and personal economies too. I think there must be one around here too. Something has been eating all my money. I suspect it is a hungry economy.
Northland MP Mike Sabin - It’s not an either-or Last week an independent board of inquiry gave its go-ahead to stage one of the 18.5km Puhoi to Wellsford highway extension. The board granted the 15 resource consents sought by the NZ Transport Agency, essentially moving it to a construction-ready status.
Local effort for Cancer Society Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society's annual flagship event and one of the most important fundraising and awareness campaigns in the country. As well as providing an opportunity to raise awareness of cancer in New Zealand, Daffodil Day is a major funding source for the Cancer Society – one of the country's most trusted charities.
Knitted Knockers a knockout Torbay grandmothers Christina Kilfoyle, left, and Marie Hindmarsh are knitting woollen boobs to serve as an alternative to prosthetics for women who have undergone mastectomies.
Christian school seniors prepare for convention Every two years the senior school of Otamatea Christian School, years 7 to 10, prepare themselves to compete against students from all over the country that are schooled at home or attend Christian schools that offer the Accelerted Christian Education (ACE) Curriculum.
Pampered pooches make perfect pets It’s well accepted that to lift a woman out of the doldrums there is nothing that works quite so well as a shampoo, rinse, blow dry, and having one’s nails done. Did you realise your pooch feels exactly the same way?
Something old, something new for Mangawhai For years we’ve watched the well-loved TV series Antiques Roadshow, divulging the secrets, stories and anecdotes which form part of keepsakes or collections. The interest in the monetary, historical, emotional and sentimental value sometimes makes the show compulsive viewing.
Local youth get chance to have a say Teenagers need a voice says Libby Campbell. But not just teenagers – all youth from ages 12–25. This is what the Rodney Youth Advisory Panel (RYAP) is devoted to.
Letters to the Editor Column just propaganda - Oddly enough, I can answer my own questions, even when not asked, relatively easily. Big road problems - I read with interest the recent statement by NRC Transport Committee chair John Bain on road issues. Working for all Northland? - Funding evades the project and it’s about time Mike found out why.
Bus trip to celebrate anniversary Puhoi adventure - In July, Mangawhai Probus Club celebrated 20 years since the club’s formation with a bus trip to Puhoi. Concert coming up The new Anglican Church on Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai, will host part of the Operatunity At Your Place Concert Series Next meeting Mangawhai Probus meet every third Thursday in the month at the Senior Citizens Hall, Fagan Street, Managwhai at 2pm
Mangawhai Golf results Situated near the coast in the holiday area of Mangawhai , the course was originally designed in 1979 by Harry Dale a designer of over 60 courses.
Green belt graduates Ten students from our martial arts club recently graduated to green belt – this is the midway point to black belt, and they will now be exposed to a level of training and discipline more indicative of their positions within the ranks.
KSA Sports Briefs Squash - If you're keen to give squash a try, simply turn up Badminton - Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Rugby prizegiving - All family, friends and supportersof players are welcome to attend Touch - It may still be the middle of winter, but the Touch season will roll around fast enough! Also, softball, Taniwha Shield, World War 1, Fundraising, Congratulations and more.

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August 11th 2014

Enviro award gives school $1300 boost

Council appoints acting chief executive

Ed Said - Foreign investors welcome

Workshop encourages experimentation

An Economic Solution for Northland

Great result for chopper appeal

Did You Know?

Your Questions Answered - Common sense must prevail

MRRA still defiant despite Court ruling

Gardening with Gael - Limes for cooking and cocktails

Repairs to beach access completed

Worzel's World - Growing the Beast

Northland MP Mike Sabin - It’s not an either-or

Local effort for Cancer Society

Knitted Knockers a knockout

Christian school seniors prepare for convention

Pampered pooches make perfect pets

Something old, something new for Mangawhai

Local youth get chance to have a say

Letters to the Editor

Bus trip to celebrate anniversary

Mangawhai Golf results

Green belt graduates

KSA Sports Briefs

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