September 9th 2013


Soldier finds peace in Hakaru Another World War I soldier with strong local ties has recently found a home on the commemorative wall at the Hakaru RSA.
Kaipara ratepayers win first round In an action that had been simmering for over 12 months, the Mangawhai Residents & Ratepayers Association (MRRA) has emerged triumphant in their bid to stop a court challenge to rates allegedly struck unlawfully to pay for the Mangawhai wastewater treatment system.
Ed Said - What are the odds I hope Father’s Day was a pleasant and special one for all the Dads out there – special brekky, maybe even breakfast in bed. Few things are worse than a bed full of toast crumbs, but it’s the thought that counts isn’t it, especially when it’s the kids who are making the special effort.
Rugby Legend joins conservation initiative Northland rugby legend Richie Guy joined around 80 volunteers to plant 3,100 native trees and shrubs at Uretiti Rest Area in Bream Bay last Sunday.
Potato Hills
Family violence subject of new Wellsford project Making the Wellsford area a safer place is the aim of a new It’s Not Okay project focused on reducing family violence in the greater Wellsford area. Anyone who supports this aim is being invited to a public meeting to be held at the Wellsford Community Centre from 6pm on Tuesday September 17.
A golden touch for cancer It is now nine years since Dorothy Freeman rallied a group of helpers in raising funds for cancer treatment for Daffodil Day, now a major fundraiser throughout the country.
More sightings of unusual fish Following our story last issue from Peter Farrell on the discovery of a sea serpent on a Mangawhai beach, several other local sightings have come to light.
Did you know Grocery grab for Liz, Silver Hill takes gold, Help Fire Service stop the rot!!, Island trip builds experience, St John gets top votes, People needed for planting, Bird report from Sioux, Local artist takes award and much more....... ■ News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 431 4711, email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz
Computer Facility dream realised Officially opened on August 23 by Derek Christensen and Ben Hita, the computer training facility has long been a dream of Otamatea Community Services manager Denise Meiklejohn.
Your questions answered - Kaipara Commisioner - John Robertson: Rates Dispute, where things stand right now Those who are following the action being taken by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) will have seen that Justice Heath has declined the "strike out" application lodged by the Council.
Historic battle basis of Museum Maori display Mangawhai Museum's second programme in their Winter Series continues to be very popular. Executive committee member and local iwi representative Roi McCabe recently gave an enlightening talk on the history of the 1825 Te Ika-A-Ranganui battle.
Gardening with Gael - a miniture rose by any other name During the last three weeks I feel I have slowly been developing planting withdrawal. Although I feel as if I have not left the workshop at the Block somehow the little pile of plants on the edge of the drive waiting to be planted has mysteriously increased in size.
Boxwood teaches holistic approach to music and dance Boxwood NZ 2013 returns to Waipu for a week-long educational program for adults and children focused on Cape Breton, Scottish, Irish and French music.
Worzels World - Your questions answered Much time has passed since our Council was disbanded and became a Commission. The urgent situation described by Greg Gent and his review team continues with little changed. The undemocratically appointed commissioners have rearranged the deck chairs and assured, cajoled and pressured passengers into paying extra for passage on a foundering ship subject to iceberg-sized debt.
Retro tribute live at Tavern The only show like it in the world today, this is not to be missed. After worldwide success ABBA and The Bee Gees both have the title ‘Super Group’.
School Tunes in to Student Radio It is fairly standard nowadays for schools to be up to date with technology through the regular use of computers, iPads, iPods and notebooks, but Mangawhai Beach School has recently added another dimension with their own radio station.
Kaipara Art unique and inspirational Kaipara is truly rich with talented and inspired artists. The proof, a stunning display of art across all disciplines, displayed amongst the treasures of the Matakohe Museum.
Show must go on The district's longest running event, The Warkworth A&P Show, was in danger of closing due to funding issues.
Letters to the Editor Fourth Estate failure? On Monday, August 26, I hitchhiked from Mangawhai to Maungaturoto to speak to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee Now you see it… Good to see Commissioner Robertson, our pet National government lackey, remaining true to form.
Northlands Kauri Museum gain Qualmark Enviro Gold The Kauri Museum in Matakohe has been recognised as one of the country’s leading tourism businesses for environmental performance, achieving a Qualmark Enviro Gold rating.
News in Brief Toll road kiosk coin-only - The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers that the Northern Gateway Toll Road manual kiosks now accepts coin-only payment. Home insulation figures welcomed - MP Mike Sabin, welcomes news that more Northland homes will be insulated under National’s Warm Up New Zealand programme. Warmest Winter on record - NIWA scientists have confirmed this as our warmest winter on record. Conservation Week is here!! - Get together with friends and whanau and show your appreciation for New Zealand.
Tag football takes over Tomorata Last year a group of keen local sportspeople called for registrations for Tag football to gener-ate some family fun and a bit of midweek enter-tainment or to keep in shape. The result was a total of three hundred players.
Hard work pays off for National Champs Maungaturoto's womans squash team exceded all expectations by winning their division aat the recent D Grade Squash Nationals in Tauranga.

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September 9th 2013

Soldier finds peace in Hakaru

Kaipara ratepayers win first round

Ed Said - What are the odds

Rugby Legend joins conservation initiative

Potato Hills

Family violence subject of new Wellsford project

A golden touch for cancer

More sightings of unusual fish

Did you know

Computer Facility dream realised

Your questions answered - Kaipara Commisioner - John Robertson: Rates Dispute, where things stand right now

Historic battle basis of Museum Maori display

Gardening with Gael - a miniture rose by any other name

Boxwood teaches holistic approach to music and dance

Worzels World - Your questions answered

Retro tribute live at Tavern

School Tunes in to Student Radio

Kaipara Art unique and inspirational

Show must go on

Letters to the Editor

Northlands Kauri Museum gain Qualmark Enviro Gold

News in Brief

Tag football takes over Tomorata

Hard work pays off for National Champs

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