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Spring weather, school holidays, and MAZ!
The determination of Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) trustees to provide a stimulating place for recreation is certainly working. The car park is pretty well full on the sunny days: little kiddies on the play equipment, others on the court with their scooters and trainer bikes, walkers, mountain bikers, and keen skateboarders using the bowls. As one parent commented: "It's so great to see the big kids and the littlies all sharing the space and looking out for each other." Jason Parks Contractors are enjoying their work extending the 'streetscape' skateboard area, creating areas for planting along with the humps and bumps, with the funding coming from the ASB Community Trust. MAZ Charitable Trust, led by Colin Gallagher, has undertaken comprehensive planning with timelines to accommodate 16 stages, all depend-ant on fundraising and grants. Over the next few years we could well see a flying fox, astro turf on the concrete court, free flow skate area, more play equipment plus a fort, barbecue tables and shelters, seating and planting, sound shell and stage - a wonderful facility, and all achieved by volunteers. If you can help in any way, would like to make a donation, dedicate a memorial seat, or supply equipment, go to mangawhaiac-tivityzone.co.nz for details or contact Colin direct.
 
st john flat site copySand, sand, and more sand as the site for our new St John ambulance station is prepared. MAZ will be using many of the cleared logs to build a retaining wall, wood chips used, and the sand moved to more suitable locations. Everyone seems to be working in well together as the area is developed and, once complete with station and landscaping, will be something for our community to value.

Museum fundraising continues
Behind the scenes at the new museum on Mangawhai Park, volunteer work is at an alltime high. With the opening date set for December the pressure is on. In the vast basement, a team has been busy preparing and labelling exhibits ready for display, while upstairs, hammering, sawing and painting continues on the structures: geological forms, early Maori, gum, timber, tram car and bach, (there's even a dunny), wharf shed, Niagara display, Big Dig, fairy terns, and more, plus cafe and foyer set up. As part of the ongoing fundraising, Mangawhai Singers will be presenting the annual spring song festival on Friday 17 October 7.30pm, and an afternoon performance on Saturday 18 October at 2pm. "Showtime" is the theme, guaranteed to please, and as these concerts are extremely popular you will need to secure a ticket ASAP, just $20 from Village GAS and Books & Gifts in Wood St.

Anniversary weekend, and again at Easter, the museum will be holding their big Book Fair. If you are having a sort out of clean, saleable books, please consider donating them. They can be left at the museum, or phone Graeme Smith 431 4357 or 027 215 1467 for collection.

Early bird tickets for garden ramble
Time too, for early bird tickets to Mangawhai Garden Ramble on November 8-9. Supported by Palmers Planet, this is a major fundraiser for our local Plunket and Kindergarten groups, and is always well-supported. Tickets just $15 until Labour weekend, thereafter $20. Avail-able at Fresh in the village, Books & Gifts in Wood St.

Gardening range at Village GAS
Spring weather does tend to make you focus on the garden, so remember you can get all you need at Village GAS. Their seed range includes heirloom tomatoes and micro-greens, together with seedlings, compost, fertilisers and tools. Did you know that kale, yes kale, makes fabulous pesto? Just make sure you take out the rib, blanch the kale, and use pine nuts.

Breeding record for fairy tern
The little NZ fairy terns are starting to breed out on the spit - a fragile time for all. The NZ Fairy Tern Charitable Trust annual general meeting was held recently, when members were ad-vised that the 2013/14 breeding season, with a total 20 eggs laid, saw 12 hatched and all 12 chicks fledged, a record since the protection programme began in 1980s. In Mangawhai, six pairs nested, and nine chicks fledged. Much of the success lies with the trapping programme and the monitoring of the refuge every day throughout the season. Trust convenor Heather Rogan said there could be no let up on efforts to en-sure the survival of the fairy tern, particularly in the area of predator control and habitat protection. Under the conditions set for the Harbour Restoration Society's mangrove removal consent, no work is permitted during the NZ fairy tern's breeding season from September to February. And remember, if you are out on the spit/wildlife refuge, no dogs, guns, or horses.
 
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*„Need an extra pair of hands for a few hours? On Sunday 19 October, the Mangawhai Cadet Unit is offering a free community help day. Up to three cadets plus an adult helper can help you for two hours at no charge, although tea and bikkies would be appreciated! If you, or someone you know, could do with a hand, call Sandra Grayson 431 4360.

„*Heads FM is 10 years old! A fantastic station supporting our community. And 106.4FM is always on in our workshop! Thanks Mark Perry.

„*This Saturday, 10 October, another enjoyable old-time Supper Dance with a live band, at the Hakaru Hall, 7-10.30pm. Tickets $10 from Bazaar World, Books & Gifts or at the door. BYO plus a supper contribution and something for the grocery raffle.

„*Opening soon, upstairs at Bennetts, 'La Croix' hair studio.

„*And at the chocolaterie, the new flavour for October is raspberry in white chocolate. Call in for a taste sample.

„*Mangawhai Heads Antique Road Show at Sail Rock Cafe on Monday October 13. Valuers will be there to appraise your items, but you need to register by phoning Margaret Fish 431 5176. Valuations are $5 for 2 pieces, $10 for 5. Enjoy a drink and a snack while you listen and learn about the many unusual items people bring along.

„*Frog & Kiwi are hosting something a little different on Saturday October 18, 6.30pm - a burger evening. Finger food followed by a homemade burger (180grams of premium mince!) and french fries, chocolate muffin, coca cola or whisky coca. At $38pp you will need to book!

„*Coming up at Labour weekend, the Mangawhai Beach School Agricultural & Gala Day. This is a major fundraising event and a great day out for the whole family. If you can help, or have something you can donate, call in to the school office.

„ News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 431 4711, email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz.

 
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