March 2009

Irwin announces 100+ jobs to go

Irwin Industrial Tools in Wellsford will slash its workforce by 65 percent by the first week in April. The decision will put 105 of its 162 employees out of work. Read more ...

Fires flare in bush and barn

Fire crews from Wellsford had a busy day on March 3 when a fire started in a pine forest, near Waitairare Creek in The Dome. Fire chief Jim Bowmar says recent rain helped avert a major disaster. Read more ...

Community pool celebration

The hard work of a small committee that coordinated the revamp of the Wellsford community pool was acknowledged recently in a ceremony, which also celebrated the contribution made by the ASB, Rodney District Council and local benefactor Richard Izard. Read more ...

Other stories

• Mangawhai cyclists meet the challenge
• Push Play says swing those sticks
• Community officer appointed in Wellsford
• Bridge work nears completion
• Playground project swings into action
• Show features local hero
• Mangawhai visitor numbers up
• Mission house on Kaipara Harbour funded
• Sausage man snags award
• Community garden project takes root in Mangawhai
• Workshop releases Millbrook pasture statistics
• Farmers told to beef up security
• Lifeguards take on waves and rescue
• Skateboarding ban at school