January 13th 2014

Canine lovers lead the way Young Mangawhai entrepreneurs with an enormous love for dogs – and a very appropriate surname – have turned an idea into a fledgling business.
Incentives offered to settle rates arrears Kaipara District Council commissioners have agreed to provide an incentive for those with rate arrears to bring their accounts up to date. Chair of commissioners, John Robertson, said now that the Kaipara District Council (Validation of Rates and Other Matters) Act 2013 has become law, there is no reason for ratepayers not to be paying their rates.
Ed Said - 'Lint in your navel and sand in your tea...' Local campgrounds report full houses since just before Christmas, but what kinds of people go camping? A warm, dry, solid caravan with all mod con’s is one thing but tenting is something else again.
Boaties need to learn rules on water It’s the time of year when our seas and lakes are full of people and pleasure craft, so there is no more important time to follow water and boating safety rules.
Highways work continues through summer With the arrival of summer’s warmer and drier weather, the NZ Transport Agency is accelerating its maintenance programme to make Northland’s state highways safer. “People paint their homes at this time of year to give it a protective seal from wear and tear and exposure to the weather, as well as increasing its durability – maintaining our highways is exactly the same thing
Water Treatment - Naturally Not only do we take water for granted, we also have a fairly casual attitude towards water treatment. It’s not just a matter of turning on the tap to get the supply or pulling the plug, letting water out of our bath or flushing the toilet. Nor is it simply a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’.
Did You Know.... Summer sees business booming, Record crowd at gala, Just a thought…, Trapping helps fairy tern breeding, Harbour display at museum and more. ■ News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 4314 711, email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz
Gardening with Gael - Jacaranda bloom a beauty The very best thing about the pre Christmas frenzy this year was a visit to Whangarei to witness the beauty of the jacaranda tree in full bloom.
Tourists asked to support lifesaver Visitors to Northland this summer are being encouraged to get on their smart phones or tablets and donate generously to Northland’s Electricity Rescue Helicopter Year 25 fundraising appeal.
Worzels World - In search of the easier way It was a tough five setter and we’d been on the court for over an hour. Evenly matched in skill and stamina it was clear the winner would be he who could maintain a clear mind unbowed by pressure and dredge, from willpower alone, that little bit extra that it takes to triumph. At games end we shook hands with the mutual respect that exists between those who push each other to their limits.
Road service officers head to the beach AA Roadservice’s national manager John Healy says callouts from popular coastal spots soar during the summer holiday period as people head to the beach for a holiday or take a day trip to cool off. “Nearly 60 per cent of callouts to beach locations over the last two weeks have been for flat batteries, difficulties with starting, or keys locked in cars,” he says.
Golf fundraiser helps museum add final touches The Mangawhai Museum project is at an exciting stage, with the finishing touches now being added and the museum’s opening expected in approximately six months, says Mangawhai Historical Society president Christine Bygrave.
Big gala crowd braves heat The rains came and filled the tanks, but nobody really believes it will rain on Mangawhai Gala Day regardless of the forecast – and so it was. The day delivered not just brilliant weather but some say temperatures up to 30 degrees.
Salsa and Sculpture event set to swing Millars Vineyard on King Road is set to burst into life on Northland Anniversary Weekend Sunday with an eclectic mix of wine, dance, music and art among the vines.
Sterling family textile display spans seven generations A rare and beautiful display of seven generations of textiles from one family has opened at The Kauri Museum. These come from the Sterling family home “Big Hollow” and are on loan from Kae Bond who is the daughter of Mervyn Sterling, founder of The Kauri Museum.
Holiday policing made easy Mangawhai Senior Sargeant Graham Gough reports that policing was made relatively easy this holiday period despite the large numbers of visitors converging on the area. "Apart from some minor niggles everyone was well behaved, drivers were generally more tolerant though some frustration did appear on occasions.
Johnson and Fagan headline Tavern Waitangi Day fest Sounds Like Waitangi at Mangawhai Tavern is a not-to-missed Waitangi Day concert to kick off the unofficial long weekend, with Greg Johnson, Andrew Fagan & The People, and Peter Urlich all part of the fantastic line-up.
Rods, classics and streeters meet Even traditions have to start somewhere and the increasingly popular Mangawhai Black Swamp Rod Run is, after seven years, becoming a tradition for petrolheads and enthusiasts, an event not to be missed.
Letters to the Editor Keep your distance To change the subject from previous correspondents today I would like to touch on the subject of our cell tower Public being manipulated These 'commissioners' seem to believe that, by their utterances, they can psychologically manipulate and control our thoughts, opinions and attitudes
Beachgoers flock to Mangawhai Surf The Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service (MHVLS) has had a busy festive period with large numbers of swimmers flocking to the beach, especially after Christmas Day.
The A&P Show must go on After sponsorship and funding issues almost forced closure just months ago, a revamped committee and naming rights sponsor, Bayleys, has seen an injection of optimism and enthusiasm into the region’s longest running annual event.
New address for Mangawhai Osteopath Osteopathy works by restoring balance in the muscular and nervous systems while at the same time releasing tension through ligaments and connective tissue. Chris Longley has been practising in Mangawhai since 2009 running clinics on Tuesdays but can now be found at a new address, the Pilates Studio, 110 To-marata Road, just a short hop over the Causeway from the school.
Society to appeal Te Arai decision The Te Arai Preservation Society will lodge an appeal against the decision of the Auckland Council-appointed hearing commissioners to green light the proposed Te Arai coastal development, citing environmental management compliance conditions they feel are unlikely to be met.
Tomarata tag taking off Tag is NZ's fastest growing non-contact sport and Tomarata Rugby Club’s Tag Football Module is leading the way in the north though a module has recently opened in Kerikeri. As one of the two modules in Northland, Tomarata have been invited to send a team to the Tag Football Nationals to be held in Henderson in February to represent Northland.
Public education big focus of local brigade Mangawhai Fire Volunteer Fire Bridge has had a busy end to 2013 and a very active start to 2014.
Warning as kitchen design feature sparks Mangawhai Fire One Northland home has been destroyed and another badly smoke damaged by fire in the last month – both linked to a common kitchen design feature. Kitchen or bench ‘appliance garages’ which have a pull-down door to hide away toasters, hot water jugs, and other small appliances are a surprisingly common cause of fires according to the Fire Service.
New ownership and option for pool The Kauri Coast Community Pool in Dargaville was again in the spotlight at December’s Council meeting at Otamatea Marae. The solar-heated pool is the only 50m pool north of Auckland and opened in 2010.
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January 13th 2014

Canine lovers lead the way

Incentives offered to settle rates arrears

Ed Said - 'Lint in your navel and sand in your tea...'

Boaties need to learn rules on water

Highways work continues through summer

Water Treatment - Naturally

Did You Know....

Gardening with Gael - Jacaranda bloom a beauty

Tourists asked to support lifesaver

Worzels World - In search of the easier way

Road service officers head to the beach

Golf fundraiser helps museum add final touches

Big gala crowd braves heat

Salsa and Sculpture event set to swing

Sterling family textile display spans seven generations

Holiday policing made easy

Johnson and Fagan headline Tavern Waitangi Day fest

Rods, classics and streeters meet

Letters to the Editor

Beachgoers flock to Mangawhai Surf

The A&P Show must go on

New address for Mangawhai Osteopath

Society to appeal Te Arai decision

Tomarata tag taking off

Public education big focus of local brigade

Warning as kitchen design feature sparks Mangawhai Fire

New ownership and option for pool

Beach pic a winner

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MANGAWHAI'S NO.1 NEWSPAPER Melody sales@mangawhaifocus.co.nz 021454814 Nadia n.lewis@xtra.co.nz 021677978 Reporting: Julia news@mangawhaifocus.co.nz 0274641673 Accounts: Richard info@mangawhaifocus.co.nz 021678358

Canine lovers lead the way

Incentives offered to settle rates arrears

Ed Said - 'Lint in your navel and sand in your tea...'

Boaties need to learn rules on water

Highways work continues through summer

Water Treatment - Naturally

Did You Know....

Gardening with Gael - Jacaranda bloom a beauty

Tourists asked to support lifesaver

Worzels World - In search of the easier way

Road service officers head to the beach

Golf fundraiser helps museum add final touches

Big gala crowd braves heat

Salsa and Sculpture event set to swing

Sterling family textile display spans seven generations

Holiday policing made easy

Johnson and Fagan headline Tavern Waitangi Day fest

Rods, classics and streeters meet

Letters to the Editor

Beachgoers flock to Mangawhai Surf

The A&P Show must go on

New address for Mangawhai Osteopath

Society to appeal Te Arai decision

Tomarata tag taking off

Public education big focus of local brigade

Warning as kitchen design feature sparks Mangawhai Fire

New ownership and option for pool

Beach pic a winner

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Melody sales@mangawhaifocus.co.nz 021454814
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Reporting: Julia news@mangawhaifocus.co.nz 0274641673
Accounts: Richard info@mangawhaifocus.co.nz 021678358