October 7th 2013

Following a creative streak which took her through the Whitecliffe College or Arts and Design, Kylie Anderson made a sideways move adapting her expertise to her love of flowers.


 

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​Thieves have made off with nine rare and historic items from the Waipu Museum leaving staff and the local community very upset.

 

 

Hurry for song festival tickets, Musical fundraiser for hall, Rotary hosts NZTA info evening, Martin truly appreciated, Long-term commitment to birds, Bird report from Sioux, Cottages Milestone and much more.

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Mangawhai’s Te Whai Bay Wines has been named the Northland regional winner of the 2013 ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition.

 

Adoption of Annual report - Council adopted its Annual Report for the year
Rates postponement on certain capital contributions in Mangawhai 
Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme Disposal Options
MRRA Court action taken against the Council
Mangawhai Park - Proposals for the development of Mangawhai Park

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One of the most exciting things about plants is the endless diversity. I love the sight, at this time of year, of flowering clivias beneath native trees and shrubs.

Laureen Metcalfe, one of the founding organisers of the garden ramble ten years ago has, at last, become a new entrant among this year’s display.
 

The Kaipara district is not generally known as the hub of scientific advancement but this may be set to change.

Details of a formerly top secret programme that local resident and researcher Professor Worzel describes as a ‘project of global significance’ can now be released to the public.

Even though food seems to take up a lot of mums time, the multitude of cookery programmes on TV can’t help but open doors to new taste delights and combinations to make meals healthy and fun.
 

Is it an eatery? Is it a diner? Is it a restaurant? No, but in fact, yes, to all three – and more.

At Waipu Cove, Two Fish Cafe is a family cafe by day and a bistro by night starting with brekkys and brunches, and ending with dine in or take out. 

Mangawhai Police are investigating a spate of commercial and residential burglaries across the area, and are urging residents and property owners to be extra vigilant.

 

Alternative metal band Blacklistt (formerly Blindspott) are touring New Zealand to thrash out songs from their new album.  The band’s 2012 ‘From the Blind Spot Tour’ sold out everywhere from Auckland to Dunedin.
 

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