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Mangawhai Focus
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Landscape planning best done at start of build
When building a new home, it is understandable that the owner’s attention will be focused on the design and construction of the house. However, landscaper...
Mangawhai opera festival returns
The line-up for the third Mangawhai Opera Lovers Film Festival has been revealed, promising a thrilling six-month season from April to September. “The programme will...
One colourful journey unites two artists
Following hot on the heels of the successful Mangawhai Art Trail, a new exhibition has opened at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery. Artists Susanne Grosswiler (Artiste...
Evacuation maps simplified
Northland’s tsunami evacuation maps have been updated with more accurate modelling and information. Northland Civil Defence emergency management (NCDEM) group chair Kelly Stratford says the...
Ukulele quartet share Yellow Rose award
A musical quartet who sparked the local revolution of a plucky four-string instrument, hit a high note at their recent gig after they were honoured...
Sheepdogs line up for anniversary trial
The Molesworth Sheepdog Trial Club will celebrate its 75th anniversary at a two-day trial at the Paton family farm in Kaiwaka next month. Since its...
Council fast-tracks Weka walkway
An unusable public walkway linking homes with schools and shops will be reconstructed after a Kaipara councillor prevented the work from getting kicked further down...
Paris showdown for Mangawhai butcher
Mangawhai’s master butcher and blade-slinger champion, Dan Klink, is all set to showcase his exceptional skills on the global stage. Klink and six fellow members...
Sandmining protesters in for “long haul”
A flotilla of more than 100 boats, kayaks and catamarans took to the serene waters of Bream Bay on March 15 in a powerful demonstration...
Hakaru dog attack “a disaster waiting to happen”
The fate of the pack of four dogs (one dog out of shot), seen here on the morning before the Hakaru attack, remains unknown while...
