August 2009

Wellsford scores semi-final ticket

Wellsford clinched a convincing win over Hikurangi 24-13 to secure a place in the semi-finals of Northland’s Southern Districts Premier Competition last month.Club president Glenn Wetherill says the Premier side has been plagued by injury this year so qualifying for the semi-final is a great result. Read more ...

Museum to rival Te Papa

Site works have started on the new Mangawhai Museum, on the corner of Thelma Road and Molesworth Drive.Historical society president Christine Bygrave hopes that building consent will be granted by the end of the month and then construction costs can be finalised. She expects the project will be completed within two years, giving the area a facility to rival Te Papa. Read more ...

Kitchen feeds community spirit

It is not quite the feeding of the 5000, but a weekly community meal held in Wellsford is something of a miracle. Pappa’s Kitchen – open Monday nights at the Old Railway Station – came about when four caring locals realised a common desire to help those struggling to make ends meet. Read more ...

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