November 15 2016
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Fashion entertains crowds Suzy searches for Kaipara star
Iconic 90s children’s television show presenter Suzy Cato will be recording an episode of her radio show …
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Gull brings competition
Gull New Zealand opened its newest self-serve pump station in Wellsford … p Despite an abrupt ending to the Dargaville Races, racegoers stayed on to make the most of the social occasion and enjoy the Polwarths’ Fashion in the Field event. Pictured from left: co-organiser Karen Matich with first place winner Ellie Goldsmith of Whangarei Heads, second place winner Lucy Griffiths of Dargaville, third place Lara Fogarty of Maungaturoto and co-organiser Cheryl Polwart. See story on page 9…
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‘Off to a good start’ u by Ayla Miller
The first meeting of Kaipara’s newly elected district council was held in Mangawhai last week and mayor Greg Gent says he will continue to hold the meetings in different locations around the Kaipara throughout his term.
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“The old council used to hold them in Dargaville and the commissioners moved them around. I will certainly continue to move them around the district,” Mr Gent said.
Celebrating the second anniversary of the Mangawhai Museum’s new premises …
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“Holding the first one in Mangawhai was a signal of that and I think it is really important.” Mr Gent also met with community groups after the meeting to discuss
what they are doing, any issues they might be facing, and what role council can play in addressing these. continued on page 3 …
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