October 6th 2014

Birthday show for local radio Popular local radio station, 106.4 Heads FM, is celebrating ten years on air. It was late September in 2004, when then Radio Hauraki morning DJ, Mark Perry, decided to start a small half watt radio station.
Housing boom brewing Mangawhai new dwelling permits have doubled, and most newcomers are permanent residents, says reporter Peter Nicholas. The value of new dwelling permits for Mangawhai is on target to reach $28 million in 2014, almost double the value of residential build-ing permits issued by the Mangawhai District Council two years ago.
Ed Said - Do you remember the elections? Ironically, first up on the news two days after our general election: some rugby player goes out on the booze and is dropped from the team heading to Argentina.
Hundreds wander art trail Once again the spring Art Trail was a great success and artists involved are grateful to a supportive community and visitors who turned up in good numbers.
Mangrove removal sees birds return Less than a year after Environment Court approval to remove 17.4 hectares of mangroves, two important areas have been cleared thanks to the work of the Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society, its contractors and volunteers.
Society investigates barge purchase The MangawhaiHarbour Restoration Society is investigating the purchase of a barge to assist with future removal of mangroves in the upper harbour. With future areas to be cleared generally only accessible by water, Society president Trevor Downey said a barge would assist greatly if the mangroves needed to be removed from the areas.
Did You Know Spring weather, school holidays, and MAZ!, Museum fundraising continues, Early bird tickets for garden ramble, Gardening range at Village GAS, snippets and more. News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 431 4711, email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz.
Regional roading plan gets green light Work has begun on an important plan that will serve as the blue-print for tens of millions of dollars spending on the region’s roading infrastructure over the next three years.
Tiki Taane follows metal roadshow Roosters Roadshow again hits the Mangawhai Tavern on Saturday October 11. This travelling Kiwi music spectacular brings five groups together for a night of metal and mayhem headed by Team Kill – more than just your typical Kiwi metal band – and His Master’s Voice.
Gardening with Gael - Unique collection a famous attraction Twenty-five years have passed since I lasted visited the Glass Flowers at Harvard University in Boston. I remember being amazed at the remarkable level of proficiency shown in the execution of every detail of the display.
Worzels World - Just one of the gang I recently received an email from Police Minister, the Rt Hon Anne Tolley. I have no idea how she obtained my email address and can only conclude that it was via the police surveillance network. It was a pre-election propaganda page. I can summarise it thus: Gangs are bad and we’ll fix any problems they have or create.
Helping hands and hearts needed by hospice Did you know Whangarei’s North Haven Hospice looks after patients in the Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, and Maungaturoto areas?
Caretakers attend Enviroschools workshop Sixteen participants from around Northland gathered in Kaipara for a special Enviroschools Northland caretaker workshop recently. The Northland Regional Council played a key role in bringing Enviroschools north more than a decade ago in 2003 and there are now more than 70 northland schools in the popular programme.
Donated heat pump answers prayers Warm kids are happy kids at Otamatea Christian School after being gifted a new heat pump. Heating the large open-plan classroom, as well as the older uninsulated class-rooms, at Otamatea Christian School has always been a problem.
Spring delights greet garden club With spring just a couple of weeks old, the Mangawhai Garden Club ladies set off to enjoy a day visiting Eden Gardens and the grounds of Government House in Epsom.
Annual report released Early aipara District Council became one of only a handful of Councils to adopt its Annual Report 2013/2014 one month earlier than required by legislation at its meeting held 30 September 2014. From a financial per-spective for the year 2013/2014, Council has met two of its key goals.
Your Questions Answered - Council reflects on improved performance Dr Jill McPherson took over the top management job of Council last week, following Steve Ruru’s departure to take up the Chief Executive position at the Southland District Council. Jill will be the Kaipara District Coun-cil’s Acting Chief Executive until well into next year.
Focus on food vital for kids The Kids Can Cook roadshow hit Wellsford and Kaiwaka primary schools last month under the guidance of chef Chris Fortune – and the whole school of 220 students got involved.
Industry highlights garden perils When handling soils, potting mix and compost, there’s a few important things that all gardeners need to know. As the trend towards ‘growing your own’ fruit and vegetables experiences a resurgence with Kiwi gardeners, it is timely to highlight some simple safety messages according to an industry expert.
Ag Day signals start of summer On Labour weekend Saturday Mangawhai Beach School again hosts locals and visitors at its annual Agricultural & Gala Day. The family fun day has a long-standing history in bringing town and country together and a tradition of weird and wonderful entertainment that covers all sectors of the community.
Mangawhai cafe’s vie for national title Suffering from election burnout? Perhaps you’d like to turn your thoughts to a more palatable referendum – the 2014 Cafe Of The Year award.
Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service The 2014 - 15 Events calendar has been set
Impressive medal haul for Northland kenpo Sixteen students from Northland Kenpo Karate made the annual trip to Wellington last month to take part in the New Zealand Kenpo Karate Championships, with most coming home with a medal.
KSA Sports Brief Touch -The Whanaunga Touch Tournament Kaipara Sports Awards - Nominations for the 2014 Silver Fern Farms Kaipara Sports Awards Fright Night - To be held on Saturday November 1. Top of the Rock - Our annual multi-sport event Yulia - To sing at charity concert

Birthday show for local radio Popular local radio station, 106.4 Heads FM, is celebrating ten years on air. It was late September in 2004, when then Radio Hauraki morning DJ, Mark Perry, decided to start a small half watt radio station.
Housing boom brewing Mangawhai new dwelling permits have doubled, and most newcomers are permanent residents, says reporter Peter Nicholas. The value of new dwelling permits for Mangawhai is on target to reach $28 million in 2014, almost double the value of residential build-ing permits issued by the Mangawhai District Council two years ago.
Ed Said - Do you remember the elections? Ironically, first up on the news two days after our general election: some rugby player goes out on the booze and is dropped from the team heading to Argentina.
Hundreds wander art trail Once again the spring Art Trail was a great success and artists involved are grateful to a supportive community and visitors who turned up in good numbers.
Mangrove removal sees birds return Less than a year after Environment Court approval to remove 17.4 hectares of mangroves, two important areas have been cleared thanks to the work of the Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society, its contractors and volunteers.
Society investigates barge purchase The MangawhaiHarbour Restoration Society is investigating the purchase of a barge to assist with future removal of mangroves in the upper harbour. With future areas to be cleared generally only accessible by water, Society president Trevor Downey said a barge would assist greatly if the mangroves needed to be removed from the areas.
Did You Know Spring weather, school holidays, and MAZ!, Museum fundraising continues, Early bird tickets for garden ramble, Gardening range at Village GAS, snippets and more. News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 431 4711, email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz.
Regional roading plan gets green light Work has begun on an important plan that will serve as the blue-print for tens of millions of dollars spending on the region’s roading infrastructure over the next three years.
Tiki Taane follows metal roadshow Roosters Roadshow again hits the Mangawhai Tavern on Saturday October 11. This travelling Kiwi music spectacular brings five groups together for a night of metal and mayhem headed by Team Kill – more than just your typical Kiwi metal band – and His Master’s Voice.
Gardening with Gael - Unique collection a famous attraction Twenty-five years have passed since I lasted visited the Glass Flowers at Harvard University in Boston. I remember being amazed at the remarkable level of proficiency shown in the execution of every detail of the display.
Worzels World - Just one of the gang I recently received an email from Police Minister, the Rt Hon Anne Tolley. I have no idea how she obtained my email address and can only conclude that it was via the police surveillance network. It was a pre-election propaganda page. I can summarise it thus: Gangs are bad and we’ll fix any problems they have or create.
Helping hands and hearts needed by hospice Did you know Whangarei’s North Haven Hospice looks after patients in the Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, and Maungaturoto areas?
Caretakers attend Enviroschools workshop Sixteen participants from around Northland gathered in Kaipara for a special Enviroschools Northland caretaker workshop recently. The Northland Regional Council played a key role in bringing Enviroschools north more than a decade ago in 2003 and there are now more than 70 northland schools in the popular programme.
Donated heat pump answers prayers Warm kids are happy kids at Otamatea Christian School after being gifted a new heat pump. Heating the large open-plan classroom, as well as the older uninsulated class-rooms, at Otamatea Christian School has always been a problem.
Spring delights greet garden club With spring just a couple of weeks old, the Mangawhai Garden Club ladies set off to enjoy a day visiting Eden Gardens and the grounds of Government House in Epsom.
Annual report released Early aipara District Council became one of only a handful of Councils to adopt its Annual Report 2013/2014 one month earlier than required by legislation at its meeting held 30 September 2014. From a financial per-spective for the year 2013/2014, Council has met two of its key goals.
Your Questions Answered - Council reflects on improved performance Dr Jill McPherson took over the top management job of Council last week, following Steve Ruru’s departure to take up the Chief Executive position at the Southland District Council. Jill will be the Kaipara District Coun-cil’s Acting Chief Executive until well into next year.
Focus on food vital for kids The Kids Can Cook roadshow hit Wellsford and Kaiwaka primary schools last month under the guidance of chef Chris Fortune – and the whole school of 220 students got involved.
Industry highlights garden perils When handling soils, potting mix and compost, there’s a few important things that all gardeners need to know. As the trend towards ‘growing your own’ fruit and vegetables experiences a resurgence with Kiwi gardeners, it is timely to highlight some simple safety messages according to an industry expert.
Ag Day signals start of summer On Labour weekend Saturday Mangawhai Beach School again hosts locals and visitors at its annual Agricultural & Gala Day. The family fun day has a long-standing history in bringing town and country together and a tradition of weird and wonderful entertainment that covers all sectors of the community.
Mangawhai cafe’s vie for national title Suffering from election burnout? Perhaps you’d like to turn your thoughts to a more palatable referendum – the 2014 Cafe Of The Year award.
Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service The 2014 - 15 Events calendar has been set
Impressive medal haul for Northland kenpo Sixteen students from Northland Kenpo Karate made the annual trip to Wellington last month to take part in the New Zealand Kenpo Karate Championships, with most coming home with a medal.
KSA Sports Brief Touch -The Whanaunga Touch Tournament Kaipara Sports Awards - Nominations for the 2014 Silver Fern Farms Kaipara Sports Awards Fright Night - To be held on Saturday November 1. Top of the Rock - Our annual multi-sport event Yulia - To sing at charity concert

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