March 10th

Popularity surge for cubs and scouts With a van supplied by the Kaipara Sports Association, Mangawhai and Kaiwaka Scouts went on a weekend trip to Auckland recently as part of their Founders Day celebrations.
Safety Upgrade for intersection The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) plans to reopen Wayby Station Road a week earlier on Saturday March 22 after it has completed safety improvements at the intersection of the road and State Highway 1 near Wellsford
Ed Said It seemed a good time to get away for a few days and Christchurch seemed a good place to get away to, primarily to attend the Ellerslie Flower Show.
Mangawhai a hi-tech holiday spot Mangawhai and parts of the Coromandel have topped Vodafone’s list of most connected holiday spots in New Zealand, revealed this week.
Change to come for award winning museum After six years at the helm of New Zealands foremost Kauri Museum, CEO Betty Nelley has decided to relinquish her post.
Did you Know...... Mangawhai bowls ‘em over!, Monster Garage Sale, Whangarei gallery for artist, Not too late to register for , and much more.... News and views with Jo Roberts
Your questions answered - Financial turnaround no surprise Two weeks ago, I advised in this column of the start of the Annual Plan process for the Council for the year be-ginning 1 July 2014. I advised that Commissioners are recommending an average rate increase of 2.3 percent, and that Council is now in a financially sustainable position. I added that:
Warkworth teen wins top award Local Warkworth teenager Bridgette Pride has taken out the ultimate prize of ‘Overall Top Student’ at the recent Blue Light Life Skills Camp held at the New Zealand Defence Force base in Hobsonville, Auckland in February.
Letters to the Editor Rates not the full story - I note the "very minor" rates increases proposed for the coming year, however statistics can be very misleading. We gave away people power - I don’t disagree with Bill Guest’s comments (Kaipara Lifestyler Feb 25 ‘Democracy at its best’) but what amazes me is his failure to address head-on the growth management...
Gardening with Gael - From wild cat to wildcat Years ago we owned a ginger cat called George. Bright orange George was a wild cat rescued by Box. He kept rabbits out of the garden, rats out of the houses and I like to think was discerning in the choice of birds he killed, e.g. mynahs and rosellas.
Worzels World - The Estates of Democracy I was at a bit of a do, the standard Kiwi sort where barbequed meat and salad containing green leaves are served. Wine, beer and conversation are also often taken. Sometimes even in moderation. I was greeted by an older lady, a sometime reader of this column.
Singer and speaker inspire graduates Ten students who had completed 100 hours of computer training at the Otamatea Community Services (OCS) facility were treated to inspirational speakers and song at a graduation ceremony held at the St John Hall in Maungaturoto recently.
Fresh challange for KDC commissioner Colin Dale has resigned his position as Kaipara District Council commissioner, taking up a role as acting chief executive with the Far North District Council. The position will take all of his time until a new appointment is made.
Coastguard donates night rescue gear Local life savers are excited after the donation of night rescue equipment to the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service recently.
Palmer Canvas gets in on the act The Whangarei company manufactures a huge variety of structures and wares made out of canvas and synthetic textiles – from awnings and shade sails, to canopies, tents, truck curtains, biminis, and tarpaulins.
From Matheson Bay to Goat Island This outstanding coastal walk is actually four walks joined together using the streets and roads of Leigh. From a Mangawhai point of view it is outstanding as the original town planners instituted a coastal walkway that continues to be maintained by the Council.
Hidden gems found on Art trail Saturday and Sunday 29 and 30 May is a great time of the year to visit Mangawhai. Autumn is a great time of year to visit Mangawhai. It’s Walking Weekend time, and includes the 11th running of the Mangawhai Art Trail.
Community projects raise Waipu profile Keen to preserve their mantle of the ‘Scotland of the North’ the Waipu Business Promotions Group (WBPG) has had a busy 12 months working on a number of projects to help improve Waipu.
Maestro and Mangawhai - a great musical mix The ever-popular, multi-faceted musician Paul Ubana Jones returns this weekend to Sail Rock Café.
Timberworld celebrates decade of support for fishing comp Mangawhai Boating and Fishing Club are busy organising their big Easter Fishing Competition to be held on Saturday April 19. This year will celebrate the 10th anniversary of TimberWorld’s sponsorship of the event, and organizers say it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.
Hospice offeers grand fundraising prize Mangawhai Hospice group will auctioning a magnificent replica of the William Webb Ellis Rugby World Cup trophy as the highlight of its annual fundraising Fish’n’Chip luncheon at the Mangawhai Club on May 12.
Wellsford open season with convincing win The Wharehine Wellsford premier rugby team got off to a great start in the Bayleys Northland Premier competition with a convincing 40-10 win over Western Sharks at Centennial Park on Saturday.
KSA Sports Brief Touch - Our Touch Module is going well, Tennis - Tennis coaching for juniors, Gymnastics - Gymnastics Otamatea has started, Rugby – Junior Our Eastern United junior rugby club is looking for a coach, Rugby – Intermediate Trainings for the Under 14's and Under 16's teams are well underway, Soccer The Kaipara Knights will hold their AGM and more.
Mangawhai Bowls and Golf Results President's Invitation Men's Fours March 6, sponsored by Bidvest Foodservice and MPL Landscape Supplies. Mangawhai Golf Club Results First National Ladies 2-Day Open, Feb 22&23
Marsden Cove comp biggest in country says organiser A 10.85 kg snapper caught from a kayak has taken out the major prize at the Century Batteries Beach and Boat Fishing Competition held last weekend at Marsden Cove Marina.
Low tide challenge in finals of Lifeguard Longboard contest The 22nd Annual Lifeguard Longboard Nationals took place at Mangawhai Heads on February 22. Near perfect 1.5m plus waves broke throughout the day – some predicting some of the best conditions ever for the event.
Winter sets pace in pool Rodney College senior girls swimming champion Winter Cotton has swum brilliantly this year, breaking the 50m backstroke record of 40.22 set in 1996 by J Coop with a new time of 40.04.

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March 10th

Popularity surge for cubs and scouts

Safety Upgrade for intersection

Ed Said

Mangawhai a hi-tech holiday spot

Change to come for award winning museum

Did you Know......

Your questions answered - Financial turnaround no surprise

Warkworth teen wins top award

Letters to the Editor

Gardening with Gael - From wild cat to wildcat

Worzels World - The Estates of Democracy

Singer and speaker inspire graduates

Fresh challange for KDC commissioner

Coastguard donates night
rescue gear

Palmer Canvas gets in on the act

From Matheson Bay to Goat Island

Hidden gems found on Art trail

Community projects raise Waipu profile

Maestro and Mangawhai - a great musical mix

Timberworld celebrates decade of support for fishing comp

Hospice offeers grand fundraising prize

Wellsford open season with convincing win

KSA Sports Brief

Mangawhai Bowls and Golf Results

Marsden Cove comp biggest in country says organiser

Low tide challenge in finals of Lifeguard Longboard contest

Winter sets pace in pool

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