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17-Feb-10
norm
canada
would love to visit. and check out the ALL WEATHER Golf course. I belive its a lie. bet there isnt snow.
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17-Feb-10
norm
canada
would love to visit. and check out the ALL WEATHER Golf course. I belive its a lie. bet there isnt snow.
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17-Feb-10
norm
canada
would love to visit. and check out the ALL WEATHER Golf course. I belive its a lie. bet there isnt snow.
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15-Feb-10
Carol
Hokitika
I think this site is great a great way to see what happening in Mangawhai After living in Mangawhai for 16yrs and leaving 2yrs ago I still miss the people and Mangawhai a lot There has been a lot of changes in the last 2yrs I am not sure that they are all for the best I look forward to coming back for a visit soon
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30-Dec-09
MichaelWright
Whangarei
Hi, we are looking for a 3/4 bdrm house with a garage or similar for storage, to rent for about 9-10 months in Mangawhai. We are a family of three, including my wife and my 20 month old son. My wife and I are both professionals and have recently sold our own house in Whangarei. We will be building in Mangawhai in 2010. We are extremely clean, tidy and conscientious people. If you have something to rent or know of something, can you please contact me at mike@stadia.co.nz. We are hoping to move down asap. Che
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04-Sep-09
Lyn White
london
I will be back in November for my third visit.I come to Mangawhai to visit my brother his wife and son.I love its beautiful scenery and layed back way of life.Roll on November i cant wait to be there once again.
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21-Jul-09
Jamie Davies
Missing Home
A great fun,and in summer, sunny place to be, filled with activites for the young and the old.
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18-Jul-09
Nora
Auckland
Magical Mangawhai, the most beautiful place in the world! Thats all there is to it.
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30-Mar-09
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hello John. Thanks for the positive feedback. Regarding website addresses, we have had to block these because of the abuse by spammers advertising unsuitable sites.
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27-Mar-09
John Story
Waikawa Bay, Picton
A great place and a great website, and have only just come across it. A keyed a message, but then it 'fell out' because it contained website address. Another improved approach required in that area, would be helpful.
John (TourismStuff)
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16-Jan-09
arda van kuyk
North Shore
We have just had a magical week at Mangawhai. I grew up here years ago and we still visit regularly as my Mum is resting at 'Tara" but was totally wonderful to be a tourist for a week. We totally had a ball. It was a total delight. We hope the fairy terns get the respect it deserves from locals and visitors...we need to do all we can to protect these precious creatures...they are so fragile and we need to ensure they are here for many more generations. It was so magic to fossick, do the cliff walk, kayak and swim in such a beautiful environment. Thankyou so much x
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02-Jan-09
Tui Taylor
Whangarei
A friend and I spend a hot day at the gala. haven't enjoyed something so much since I was a child. Thank you Mangawhai for the great effort you all put in to ensure that everyone had fun.
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19-Oct-08
SarahB@gmail.com
Te Arai
zlo@slingshot sounds like a bitter parent that voted against the introduction of the uniform. Contrary to her statement, the school does not make a huge profit on the sale of uniforms, that’s what the fundraising is for.
I love the uniform-saves the indecisions in the morning about what to wear and a whole weeks worth of washing!
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14-Oct-08
Helen Gillespie
Lincoln Street
Anybody seen my pink flamingo?
Not your regular flamingo but 1.6 metres tall "Pink Trash" made of steel and fibreglass planted securely under the palm tree at 65 Lincoln Street. It was rather heavy and needed 2 people and a vehicle to move it when it disappeared during the school holidays.
The artist is Hannah Kidd and it was purchased from NZ Sculpture Onshore 2004 in support of the women's refuges. If you find it please return or advise the Mangawhai Police. I would love it back, thanks.
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09-Sep-08
Giverny
Mangaz
hey every 1!!
shout out to all my friends in mangahwai!!
cant wait for the summer!!!
long shal it last!!!!!!
giverny xx
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15-Aug-08
Stacey Carnell
Auckland
Hi there, I am wanting a place to stay in Managawhai Heads from the 27th Dec 08 to around 3rd Jan 09 (I am semi flexible with these dates). There will be 7 of us. If anyone can help (even if some have to sleep in a tent on the lawn!)please email me at stace.c@hotmail.com
Thanks
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30-Jul-08
zlo@slingshot.co.nz
mangawhai
thought i would have a say on the over prised school uniform made in china for 2or 3 dollars each and sold to residents at unberlievable prices. shame on you school
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24-Jun-08
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hello Jacqueline. I suggest you pick up copies of the Mangawhai Focus and the Mangawhai Memo (contact details can be accessed using the search button on the Home Page of this website and entering newspapers). Also check out the local real estate firms as they often have rentals on their books. For contact details again use the search button by entering real estate. Good luck with your search.
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22-Jun-08
Jacqueline
Whangarei
Hi there, myself and parnter hav decided to move to Mangawhai, along with our 1 year old son...
As my partner works in Kaiwaka, and is sick of traveling frm Whangarei everday. Recently i hav been browsing trademe for rentals but there is only a few on there...can anyone suggest where i can look?? we are looking for a resonbly priced 2-3 bedroom long term in Mangawhai.
if anyone can help please feel free to email me at jayjaybusby@yahoo.co.nz
Thanks
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09-May-08
Robert Black
China
By the way, if you interested in checking out my first two books,you can see them at:
Bookhabit.com
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04-May-08
Robert Black
China
I'm a novelist and am writing my third novel set in Mangawhai. I am interested in the history of Head Rock, any old photos and how much of the rocky outcrop is man-made and natural.
My email is robertablack27@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks
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17-Apr-08
Rob
Mangawhai
Hi ... As the landfill was taken over by Mason's - and being houseproud renovators and gardeners - but not full-time locals - Is there now such a thing as an inorganic refuse collection in Mangawhai ? Obviously as well as ourselves many people have now been caught with the tip costs.! (example a second-hand fridge bought on trademe that doesnt work etc !!) = $10
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09-Apr-08
Jo
Auckland
Hi. I wondered if anyone knew or had used any exceptional and really reliable cleaners in Mangawhai? If so, could you please email me with the details? Many thanks. Jo info@legwork.co.nz
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06-Apr-08
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Lucy. Welocme to Mangawhai - a great move! Use the search button on the Home Page and enter Preschool for listings. There is also a local kindergarten but I do not have an email address for them at the moment. I will endeavour to obtain this for you so watch this space! Regards, Alison
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02-Apr-08
Lucy
Perth,Aussie !
Hi everyone im moving to Mangawhai,to live, on the first of June 08.Keen to get into a mothersgroup as i have a 6 month old, and does anyone know off any young childrens early learning centers. listern out for the aussie,and say g'day.
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17-Mar-08
Hayley
Mangawhai Heads
Hi there,
My Family and I moved into Mangawhai about 6 months ago and have limited options for babysitters.
We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our 2 and 9 yr old sons for casual evening work. Good rates for the right person. Email hazeanddan@ihug.co.nz or ph 4314968
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13-Feb-08
Frith
Tomorata
Hello. Im getting married on Saturday 23rd Feb 2008 and need someone to look after my 5 month old son please. We are getting married on site so I will be there too. My email is: frithwakeley@gmail.com
Wedding ceremony is at 3pm. Experience with little babies preferred please.
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23-Jan-08
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Angie - Congratulatons! Email info@mangawhai.co.nz and I will send you the information. If you include your postal address I can also mail you the Mangawhai Brochure which details accommodation, activities and restaurants and includes a street map. Regards, Alison.
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22-Jan-08
Angie
Auckland
Hi Alison,
I have a family bach at Mangawhai and have grown up coming to the beach for our summer holidays. Recently my partner popped the question on a weekend up there and we'd like nothing more than to be married on the beach up there. I notice on another post you mentioned that you have an A-Z of wedding contacts. How could I get my hands on this?
Thanks, Angie
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04-Jan-08
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Rebecca - Thanks for the feedback. An exciting new development for Mangawhai is the proposed new museum on Molesworth Drive. Plans have been finalised and The Historical Society is busy fundraising for the distinctive stingray-inspired roof topped building. The stingray, as you may be aware, is of significance as it is believed that Mangawhai means "the place of the stingray". Stingray used to come into the harbour to breed. The Historical Society will also be establishing their own website in the New Year, which will be linked to from this site. In the meantime, it is planned to include a brief history so watch this space! At the moment I have been out and about taking photos of all the summer action - beach days at the Surf Club, the annual summer carnival and of course, our stunning scenery. If you would like some information on our history then email the Society's President, John Bull at bull.john@xtra.co.nz.
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29-Dec-07
Rebecca Thornton
currently Colombia
Hello,
I spent 4 years of my childhood in Mangawhai living there and attending the school. I know that my distant relatives the "Wharfes" founded Mangawhai along with the "Wintles"
I think it would great if you guys added a brief history of Mangawhai to your site. Historic sites and events and such. When tourists visit they like to know these sorts of things. Also I would like to know too as I have very little information on how these people actually Pioneered the town. Thank you very much for your time,
Rebecca Thornton
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08-Dec-07
Angelica
Warkworth
Hi Mangawhai-
Im teaching at Tomarata next year and need a nice place to rent 1 or 2 bedroom from 28th January onwards. Please email geli_queen@hotmail.com if you have a place I could rent.
Thank you.
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22-Nov-07
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Sara, Will be loading all tavern summmer events very shortly. However, I do know that the Th'Dudes Summer of Love is on 28th December 07, while the Black Seeds are playing January 5, 2008. For more info you could ring the tavern, Ph 09 431 4505 or email denday@xtra.co.nz
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19-Nov-07
Sarah
Hibiscus coast akl
hi there, just wondering what bands are playing @ the tavern over the xmas/new years break? :)
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24-Oct-07
Noel Constable
Melbourne, Australia
Hello Mangawhai!
Just wanted to say a BIG Hi to you all.
Especially my Mother 'Hazel Constable' & my Aunt 'Fran Wearing' who both live in Magnificent Mangawhai!
If you see them, give them a big smile and a big wave from all the your friends in Australia. (Just across the ditch)
Take care & God Bless
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12-Oct-07
Haydon Jones
Tokyo
Hi all. Looking for reasonbaly priced 3bdrm for long term rental in Mangawhai.
Returning to NZ after 12 years in Japan with my family and would like to relocated to this area.
If you hear of anything it would be great if you let me know on haydon_jones@hotmail.com
Thanks
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22-Sep-07
Clayton
The Nurv
Alison, just a note to advise people visiting the area, either for the weekend or passing by we are operating a Wireless Hotspot from the Nurv (behind the bakery) for anyone with Internet needs, also computers available too. The wireless is Prepay from as little as 15 minutes up to 7 days for only $30 if you are staying awhile. 24/7 and creditcard / paypal access too if we are shut. I am currently embarking on making Mangawhai a Hotspot zone, where anyone can visit most cafes, accommodations, have a round of golf and have a pass for any for their internet needs. thanks clayton. Great site
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17-Jul-07
Charlie White
London
Hi Alison, Thank you for your advice and help, it is very much appreciated.
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12-Jul-07
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hello Charlie. You can contact the local newspapers to enquire about placing ads for your house. Enter the word "newspapers" in the search button on the Home Page. This will bring up listings for Mangawhai Focus, Mangawhai First and Mangawhai Memo.
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11-Jul-07
Charlie White
London
Hi,
We currently have our new 3-bedroom & ensuite house to rent out long term (as we live in London). It is right next to the local primary school and would be ideal for a family - anyone know of a family who is looking for a long term rental at $300pw? (or $315 incl lawns). Thank you very much,
Charlie
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23-Jun-07
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Rachel. I suggest you contact the local papers to run an ad in their Public Notices or similar. You will find their contact details by entering "newspapers" in the Search field on the Home Page. Hope this helps.
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22-Jun-07
Rachel
Auckland
Hi
We are a couple of families wanting to move into the area. We have 5 children between us and want to find an alternative to the local school.Does anyone know of any groups of parents in the area looking into a similar venture or any home schooling support groups around??
Many thanks
Rachel
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09-Jun-07
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Alfred. Wow, that is a loaded question! I would advise you to consult with some of our local real estate agents and your financial adviser/bank manager regarding the financial benefits or otherwise. Certainly many bach/holiday home owners do rent out their properties over the summer months to offset the mortgage. A quick check on the internet shows over 125 such properties are currently advertising visitor accommodation here in Mangawhai. There is also the question of compliance with industry regulations eg resource consent, public liability and house insurance. Hope this helps - Alison
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29-May-07
Alfred
Auckland
Hi Alison,
I have been to mangawhai last year..had a wonderful time in the summer. Can you please advise whether its advisable to buy a batch to rented out to Holiday makers or family get-togather?
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28-May-07
Jane Elizabeth Boyd
Auckland
Hi Mary ann Boyd.
My husband just happened to be looking on this site and he came across your email to Jane Boyd.
I am Jane Elizabeth Boyd, I live in Auckland NZ and am from London. We use to holiday in Mandawhai quite alot a few years ago. I happen to know there are three Jane Boyds that live in Orakei and Meadowbank in Auckland. Aug 26th 06.
From Jane Boyd
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26-May-07
Richard Whale
Hamilton
Hi Gina,
Provided the cemetery hasn't moved since we left years and years ago, it's located on the intersection of Tara Rd and Cove Rds.
Great to see a website for Mangawhai is online, it's been several years since I've been up, so looking forward to visiting again. (WOW, TARA RD IS SEALED NOW!!) I can imagine the place would've changed a great deal.
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24-May-07
gina
hi i need to know how to get to cemerty in mangawhai. please can some on tell me i am coming form auckland
cheers
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23-May-07
H@yZ3L...M
MaNG@'z h3aDz!!!!!!
H3y 2 ev3rY 1 N' ManGaz...MangAwhAI iz ThE be$t PlaCe N' tHE W0rLd!!!!!!!!!!MMMmmwahh
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15-Apr-07
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Rachael. There is a gym located in the Recreation Centre, Insley Street. Membership Forms are available from Bammas Surf and Leisurewear, Moir Street, Mangawhai Village, Ph 09 431 4660. Cost is $70 for 6 months; $120 for 12 months and $20 key deposit (refundable).
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13-Apr-07
Rachael Martin
Palmerston North
Hello,
We are going to be renting in the area over the winter. Is there a gym in the area that we could use for fitness training?
Thank you,Rachael
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28-Mar-07
Jo Gough
Mangawhai
Hi Kev hear you've been trying to contact us it would be great to catch up. Email us on jogough@xtra.co.nz Cheers
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01-Feb-07
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
ZERONE - I am sorry but there are no jet ski hire operators in Mangawhai or Warkworth. I suggest you google "jet ski hire auckland". I found a number of operators listed with weekend hire available. Best of luck for your anniversary surprise.
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01-Feb-07
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
KEVIN PRINCE I have contacted Steve and Jo for you. They would be delighted to hear from you. If you send your email address to me at info@mangawhai.co.nz I will forward it on them.
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27-Jan-07
Zerone
Auckland
Giving my husband surprise Annivesary away. Need to hire a jet ski weekend 10th & 11th Feb. Need hourly,day and weekend rate. Alternatley hire a motorbike he had a Zuzuki 1100 and has not rode a bike since we in NZ thats 2yrs. Trying to make this a memorable weekend. zeronejacks@hotmail.com
thanx
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23-Jan-07
kevin prince
western australia
hi,
im looking for a couple named steve and jo gough.i lived in mangawhai in the early eighties. does anyone no of there where abouts . email address would be awesome. cheers
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19-Dec-06
Hannah Davies
Mangawhai
Qualified nanny available over the summer period and possibly longer. Full drivers licence. If interested please contact me on 4315 283 or 021 2045368
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16-Dec-06
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Lee
If you use the search button and enter lawnmowing, you will find all listings for lawn mowing services.
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04-Dec-06
Lee Lee
North Shore City
Can someone please give me the name and phone number of a lawn mowing service in Mangawhia Heads.
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23-Nov-06
Alison, Website Administrator
Hello Peggy. Thanks for your feedback. A new Managwhai brochure is ready for distribution and this has an updated street map of Mangawhai. This will be uploaded to the website shortly. But as you can appreciate, Mangawhai is developing at an extraordinary rate and changes are occurring almost every day!
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21-Nov-06
Peggy
Auckland
As there are a lot of new Roads/Subdivisions are there any plans on updating the Holiday Planner Map in the near future as it appears very out of date.
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15-Nov-06
T.R.I.N.I.T.Y ((TRiNz))
opo
hayhay all ma fwendz in mangawhai i miss u all lolz mangawhai is a lovely fun place to hangout!! mwah
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22-Oct-06
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Natalie
It's always great to hear from someone who has such great memories of our beautiful part of Northland. Mangawhai is popular for weddings, and I can supply you with a A-Z list of wedding suppliers including venues. There are licensed cafes/restaurants and clubs including the surf club, the bowling club and the revamped Domain Hall in which to hold the reception; private caterers at your own venue are also an option. Milestone Cottages (see "Places to Stay" in our website)specialises in weddings and is a stunning location providing both venue and accommodation by the sea. There is a professional wedding photographer living locally (you can view his photo gallery online) and full hire facilities for equipment. If you wish me to email you this directory please send your email address to info@mangawhai.co.nz along with any other queries you may have. Regards, Alison
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20-Oct-06
Natalie
Perth W.A
Hi Alison, I grew up loving Mangawhai but unfortunately my parents sold the batch when I was sixteen. Years later I am now living in Perth Aus with my boyfriend and we are getting married late 2007 or early 2008. The thought of having a wedding in Mangawhai feels so right. However on searching the websites I was unable to get much information on where to or how to hold a wedding there. I would love to get married by/on the beach and maybe even have the reception at the surf club. But not sure if this is possible. Can you help me to get in contact with the right people. I would love to see photos of people married in Mangawhai. Thank you for your time
natalie
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14-Oct-06
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Brooke. The variable oyster catcher breeds largely on sandy beaches or sand spits, particularly near estuaries, but also on shell banks, rocky shorelines and gravel areas. Occasionally will nest on grassed areas (including paddocks or golf courses behind beaches). For more information Google "variable oyster catcher habitat" in New Zealand pages; or go to The Department of Conservation's website.
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14-Oct-06
brooke
new zealand
what is the Variable OysterCatchers Preferred Habitat?
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24-Sep-06
Melissa
Auckland
Hi, my partner and I are regular visitors to Mangawhai, as we have family members who live there. We feel like locals ourselves, we are there so much! Lovely place, very friendly. Love the site, very informative. keep it up
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01-Sep-06
Chris Kiwi
Auckland
Dear mangawhai.co.nz:
Did not know your town is so beautiful!
Thanks for putting it on the World Wide Web!
My regards to new Residents Darren, Jack and Jill.
Chris Kiwi, AUCKLAND.
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26-Aug-06
mary-anne boyd
mangawhai
for Jane Boyd of London getting married in Mangawhai...
hope you have found a good map. Interested to meet another Jane Boyd... (she's Jane Elizabeth Boyd ) very talented, creative, special lady who lives in Auckland New Zealand and comes to Mangawhai each year with her husband and son.
Best wishes
cheers!
Mary-anne.
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17-Aug-06
Sara
Te Puke
i am coming up to stay from the 11th of september and i am also keen on getting to no some walks that are around, and i heard that you can rent dingys and go to some island were there is walks?? is this tru?
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11-Aug-06
Charlie White
London, UK
Thanks for a great & informative website! I am a kiwi who is moving back home & am fortunate enough to be heading up to Mangawhai to live, it will certainly be a fantastic pace of life after London!! Keep up the good work on this website, it is really handy, especially for people new to the area.
Thanks again, Charlie
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07-Aug-06
Kate Golledge
Mangawhai
Hi,
Does anyone know a local babysitter? Have had no luck looking on the web, or in any local papers. Help!!
Oh, btw, Mangawhai is beautiful!!!
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25-Jul-06
Blanche Yandall
Melbourne Australia
Mangawhai Heads the best and safest place ever!! My family have been going there for over 40 years. The best years of my childhood were spent there and there is so much to do. We still go there and it's the best place for family time together.
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24-Jul-06
Sam
Auckland
Had a great time fishing at the estuary over the weekend. Fantastic.
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12-Jul-06
Alison Cox, Web Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Karen. Go to the Holiday Planner/Map. Cemetery Road is not shown on this map, but it is off Tomarata Rd (main road to Wellsford). Look for Staniforth Rd. Cemetery Road is on the left just past Staniforth. Hope this helps.
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11-Jul-06
Karen
Meath, Ireland
Could someone please advise me where Cemetery (or Cemetry) Road, Mangahai Heads is please? ... Many, many thanks. Kind regards, Karen
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07-Jul-06
Jaelin Stuart
Tikipunga
GO the kareoke at MANGAWHAI TAVERN, where u can go for meal, beer, TAB, and great pokies, but come on!! we want a JACKPOT!!! Ditto Joesee, Waimeha, Waana.. MANGAWHAI ROCKS!!!!
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07-Jul-06
Waana Joyce
Kamo
OH MY GOD Joesee and Waimeha You are sooooo right, MANGAWHAI ROCKS ROCKS AND ROCKS!!!!!!
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07-Jul-06
Waimeha Hannam
Hikurangi
i went for a visit and i loveeeee the beaches and friendly people. your right Joesee MANGAWHAI DOES ROCK!!!
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07-Jul-06
Joesee Petersen
Mangawhai
Mangawhai is a great place to live, the ppl embrace with friendliness and a wave, i love the local organic produce, the cultural diversity makes the community what it is, the local school and community facilities are great and enjoyable. I recommend a holiday in mangawhai, is a place you will want to live forever.
MANGAWHAI ROCKS!!!
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06-May-06
Alison Cox
Hi Chris
If you care to email me at info@mangawhai.co.nz I will send you information on the various walks available. Focus Mangawhai, our local tourism and business promotions group, is looking at putting together a brochure of walks in this part of the Kaipara. There is also the annual Mangawhai Walking Weekend, a series of interesting guided walks of various degrees of difficulty. These take place in either March or April of each year. Check out our Events Calendar closer to the time for details and registration forms. Go to our "In the News" page for a report titled "Walking Weekend Success" on this year's events.
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02-May-06
jenah
weymouth & mangawhai
love this place, beatiful beach and lakes around
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30-Apr-06
Chris
Kaipara District
I would visit Mangawhai more often, but didn't know there were any bushwalks near there. However, the website says: "Experience the real magic of Mangawhai on the many coastal and bush walks."
Where can I find a map or other details of where all these bush and coastal walks are? I only know the Mangawhai Heads beach and cliff walk.
Please help me explore your beautiful area more thoroughly!
PS...are there any walking or tramping groups???
Many thanks
Chris
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05-Apr-06
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Nicole. The private day care/pre school education centre is called BeforeSix, Ph 09 431 4012 and the public kindergarten called The Mangawhai Kindergarten can be contacted on 09 431 4333.
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05-Apr-06
Nicole
Auckland
Hi!
I was just wondering if i could please have the names of the childcare centres in Mangawhai. I know one has also just recently opened.
Thanks
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27-Mar-06
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hello Emma
I'm sure you and your family will have a wonderful time in Magical Mangawhai, even in June. Of course, weather will be a factor but that will be the same for any seaside town. Even in winter there are many options for ocean and bush walks, with or without the shell collecting. The local fish and tackle shop could supply lines for a little sprat fishing! Kayaks are available for hire in the safer inner harbour environs. We have mini golf, children's playgrounds and tennis courts, golf too if they aspire to be Tiger Woods! Mangawhai is handily placed to serve as a base for day time trips around the region. (Whangarei is 50 minutes by car, and the Bay of Islands is only a 2 hour drive away, plus there are attractions all around the Kaipara.) On this website we have an events calendar. Use this to keep posted on events around June. If you and your husband would like to take a day trip without the children you could use the services of a local day care/early childhood education centre. There are two shopping centres, The Heads and the Village, each with a full range of service and specialty shops, restaurants and cafes. I would be happy to supply any more information if you should require it. Best wishes for a happy family reunion.
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23-Mar-06
Emma
Sydney, Australia
Hi there, we are coming to NZ for a family gathering in Auckland. We have three young children (4 & under). we will be spending the weekend in Auckland but have been offered use of a house in Mangawhai for a week after that. The downside is it is in mid June. Can you pls tell me if there is much to do in winter and also if there are many child friendly activities to do. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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18-Mar-06
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hello Jane. Focus Mangawhai (local tourism promotions group & operators of this website) distributes brochures containing street maps of Mangawhai, and lists accommodation providers in the area. An updated brochure should be available about Aug/Sep 06. Click to our on-line printable map within our site (Holiday Planner/Map)which uses symbols and mouse-over text to show location and information about the various accommodation and cafes etc on offer. We can also provide a list of wedding suppliers/venues/JPS etc. If you would like any more information please email me at info@mangawhai.co.nz with your postal address. Best wishes for your wedding in Magical Mangawhai.
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18-Mar-06
Jane Boyd
London
I am getting married in Mangawhai early next year and I am looking for a nice map of Mangawahi to send my overseas guests, does anybody know of any websites or have any suggestions?
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22-Jan-06
TERRY HOWE
NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND
THANK YOU FOR PASSING ON MY MESSAGE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE IF ANYTHING POPS UP THANKS AGAIN TERRY
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17-Jan-06
Aloys Junggeburth
Aalst-Nederland
Wij zijn al enkele malen in Uw land te gast geweest.
Wij zijn jaloers op dit land met zijn rust en mooie natuur.
Vele groeten van Ria en Aloys.
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08-Jan-06
TERRY HOWE
PAPAKURA, AUCKLAND N
HI ALISON
I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY GRAND FATHER AND GRAND MOTHER COME FROM MANGAWHAI,
ARTHUR AND EDITH HOWE, THEY CAME OVER ON THE BOAT FROM ENGLAND IN ABOUT THEE EARLY 1915 TO 1920'S THEY GOT MARRIED IN 1920 AT DARGAVLLE.
THIS MAKE'S ME PART OF MANGAWHAI,
DO YOU HAVE ON SITE OR THIS SITE HISTORY OF MANGAWHAI.
YOUR SINCERLY
TERRY HOWE,
GRANDSON.
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22-Nov-05
Alison, Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hello Marilyn. Thank you for your feedback. Where applicable, email addresses are included. I can only assume that there are still a lot of businesses failing to take advantage of the internet as a marketing tool. Perhaps this message will give them a hurry-up!
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20-Nov-05
Marilyn
Auckland
I like your site, however it would be really useful to have email addresses in your business listings
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08-Oct-05
Alison , Website Administrator
Mangawhai
Hi Wendy of UK. Mangawhai is an excellent place both to live and to visit. The lifestyle is relaxed and the locals very friendly and hospitable. It is a 90 minute drive from Auckland CBD, on the east coast. Mangawhai has a wildlife bird refuge on its unique harbour sand dunes which are accessible by boat, and also by foot at low tide. These dunes are home to some of New Zealand's rare birds: Variable Oystercatcher, NZ Dotterel, Caspian Tern, Fairy Tern, as well as many other birds. For more information on the refuge, go to the Holiday Planner and click on the yellow star symbol to the top right of the words Mangawhai Heads. By mousing over the symbol you will see the words DOC Wildlife/Bird Sanctuary. Click once for more information on the refuge. If the beach is not your thing, perhaps the local cafes, art galleries and specialty shops are. Mangawhai is also a perfect base from which to explore other areas eg the Waipu wildlife refuge (a 15 min drive), and the environs of the Kaipara Harbour on the west coast, less than an hour's drive away. If you require any more information please email me at info@mangawhai.co.nz.
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08-Oct-05
Alison Cox
Mangawhai
Hi Kenny of Glasgow
I am the administrator of this website, which is a community project of the local tourism and business promotions group, Focus Mangawhai. I can help you with local maps, information and contacts if you send your email address to me at info@mangawhai.co.nz.
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04-Oct-05
Wendy
U.K.
Hello
Can anyone help? We have been offered a bach as part of a home exchange deal. Would this be an interesting area to come to. We are in our late fifties and my husband is an arachnaphobic! We are not really beach people but love to watch wildlife, especially birds.
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29-Sep-05
Craig
Auckland
Great site,,,
Maybe someone out there in Web land can help us.
After spending years in the Bay of Islands it is time to come back to our roots... We would like to rent a property long term (idealy 3-4 bed & garaging, views would be nice)some where north of the causeway to use as a holiday home.
We are all home owners & would like to make your rental property our beach house... can you help...if you know of such a property could you shoot me an email...torky@xtra.co.nz
Thanks
Craig
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19-Sep-05
Kenny
Glasgow
On a recent trip to Auckland we decided that we would love to settle in Mangawhai but I am confused about thebest areas.We have been told that a new development and land has become available in an area called The Sands by North Coast developers. I have looked for over a week now and cannot find a map showing streets and areas to confirm wherethis land is in relation to the beach, shops, call course.
If any one can help this would be very much appreciated
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27-Jul-05
Alison Cox
Mangawhai
Hi Kylie from Dublin. I am the administrator of this website and I thank you for your positive feedback. I am currently working on a photo library of "Moods of Mangawhai" but first I need more sunny summer days for nostaglic ex-pats like yourself - and all those tourists who as yet don't know what they are missing!
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22-Jun-05
latoya
kaikohe
it loverly there
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21-Jun-05
Kylie J. Barnett
Dublin
As a former Mangawhai girl currently living in Dublin, Ireland - I have to say - great site for browsing when homesick at work! BUT ... more photos!!! especially of the beaches please - Picnic Bay, pohutakawas in flower, the surf club ... make sure there is sparkling sand and loads of sunshine in all of them please ... that is the selling point for Mangawhai!!!
Kylie
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11-Feb-05
Dave Barlow
Mangawhai
Site has great potential but VERY surprised that the EVENTS CALENDAR (as at 11Feb) does not mention one of the biggest events Mangawhai will see in 2005 ie Auckland Surf Lifesaving Champs and the Lifeguard Longboard Nationals held 12/13 Feb and 26 Feb respectively. Surfs up guys ...lets tell the world.
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11-Jan-05
Brent Goldschmidt
Auckland
Just did a search on Mangawhai and arrived at your wonderful website. Very informative, well done.
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05-Dec-04
Paul
Mangawhai
Just to add my congratulations.
Grumpy the chemist
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22-Nov-04
Tasha
Mangawhai Heads
Well done, it's fantastic having a good, informative website for Mangawhai. In the marketplace will be very useful once everybody starts finding out about it. Super job!!
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20-Nov-04
Chris Gaelic
Auckland
Hi everyone. Welcome to the new Mangawhai community website! Have a good look around and let us know what you think. Try out the holiday planner on the Visitor Guide and Map page as well as the online marketplace which is free for everyone in Mangawhai to make use of.
Chris Gaelic
NZ Communities Online
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