Mangawhai Focus

Nestled in the hills of rural Waipu, Wandering Angels Animal Sanctuary (WAAS) is a refuge for lost, abandoned and orphaned dogs, a safe haven offering...

Mangawhai’s Helping Paws sanctuary will soon be able to offer its residents an outdoor play area, with plans underway for a new enclosure allowing them...

Whether injured, unwell or simply lost, birds in need of care find refuge at the award-winning Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre. Founded by Robert and...

The local golf greens became the scene of a lively competition on May 4, with around 150 enthusiastic golfers raising $20,000 for the Mangawhai Community...

Under proposed changes to Northland Regional Council’s Navigation Safety Bylaw, vessels will have to carry two forms of communication in future, and lifejackets will have...

A seniors group that meets weekly for companionship is on the lookout for community-minded volunteers to help with an important task – organising their lunch...

About 70 invited guests gathered in Matakohe recently to celebrate the centenary of Gordon Coates becoming New Zealand 21st prime minister. Coates was born at...

Climate funds offered Groups involved in building resilient communities in a changing climate are invited to apply for funding from the Northland Regional Council. The...

Three artists bring very different perspectives to the new exhibition at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery. Marion Stutz, Steve Guthrie and Rowan Christopherson have distinctive yet...

Mangawhai Lions handed over a $20,000 cheque to the Mangawhai Surf Lifesaving Club on May 14, the proceeds from the recent Food and Wine Festival....