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Julia Wade
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WAM wow-factor steps up at Waipu
Waipu’s rejuvenated wearable arts event, WAM – Waipu in Motion, was a stunning success with three sold-out shows, raising thousands for the Northland Emergency Services...
Riders give full throttle for fundraiser
A sea of pink lit up local highways on October 19 as more than 100 motorbike riders kicked into high gear for the Northland Pink...
Sand art joins anti-sandmining campaign
Nearly 500 people of all ages gathered at Ruakaka Beach on October 25, linking hands along the shoreline in a spirited attempt to break a...
Lions support hospice
Kaipara and Northland Lions clubs have collectively donated 17,108 to North Haven Hospice, a welcome gift that will help the service buy essential equipment. Waipu...
Lions service honoured
Mangawhai Lions Club won a haul of prestigious awards at a recent Lions New Zealand event, which recognised the club’s exceptional contribution to the Mangawhai...
Mangawhai hosts bridge tourney
Mangawhai Bridge Club (MBC) held its second annual tournament recently, drawing 72 players from 11 regional clubs across Northland and Auckland. The competition was officially...
Cherry tree infestation threatens native bush
Although spring’s colourful display is in full swing, not all blossoms are welcome, with the Taiwan Cherry’s vivid pink flowers raising red flags for the...
Gardeners put blooms on show
The annual Mangawhai Flower Show will be held in the Mangawhai Library Hall on Wednesday November 19, with doors opening to the public at 1pm....
Mangawhai teachers join protest
Mangawhai Beach School (MBS) teachers joined thousands of educators, health workers, firefighters and other public servants in the nationwide ‘mega-strike’ on October 23. Taking their...
Royal honour for dedicated St John volunteer
Former Hato Hone St John Mangawhai retail manager, Frances Kennelly, has been awarded one of the organisation’s highest honours, the Maltese Cross, in recognition of...
