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Julia Wade
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Chance encounter inspires book
For children coping with the loss of a beloved grandparent, a locally crafted picture book will soon be available to guide them through grief with...
Mangawhai mourns loss of iconic pines
After standing tall for nearly 50 years, two mature Norfolk pines that once graced the entrance to Mangawhai Museum have been felled, making way for...
Dog owners lose Te Arai beach battle
The proposed Special Management Zone for dogs is proposed between the regional parks team operations area (left circle) and a planned campground, parking site and...
Event fosters end of life discussions
A week-long, national event encouraging open conversations about death and dying will be held in Mangawhai next month. Dying Matters Week, from September 1 to...
Local builders nail top honours
Hakaru-based Smith Construction NZ has taken out the Supreme House of the Year over $1 million award at the 2025 Master Builders House of the...
Local service sings high praises for thespian donation
Song, dance and a whole lot of laughter have raised thousands of dollars for the essential free health shuttle service Linking Hands. Waipu’s recent theatre...
Community drive for community protection
Mangawhai Community Patrol (MCP) is appealing for more volunteers to help combat a recent surge in coastal crime, particularly vehicle break-ins at local beaches. With...
Mayoral candidates put their case
Kaipara’s mayoral hopefuls faced a packed and lively crowd at the Mangawhai Golf Club on August 20, as they made their pitches for the district’s...
New church leader steps up to altar
Parishioners of Mangawhai Anglican Church have recently welcomed a new vicar, who some might say was brought to the area through divine intervention. The newly-appointed...
Surf club on funding drive
Repairs to the slip behind the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service (MHVLS) clubhouse are on track for completion this month, but the surf lifesaving club...
