Twelve years on the silver screen
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u by Andy Bryenton
The Kauri Museum, short on funds and in need of help to continue preserving Kaipara history, culture and taonga, has turned to the wider public for assistance to keep the Matakohe institution going.
After a challenging run since the Covid-19 pandemic, with further setbacks including the closure of the Brynderwyn highway for several months impacting northern tourism, Kauri Museum director Dr Jason Smith has launched a sponsorship appeal to bolster the coffers of the 60-year-old icon.
“Following a rationalisation of staffing since Covid, a revised strategic focus as a natural history experience and a refreshed trust board focussed on financial resilience of the charitable organisation, the museum urgently needs the next part of its business recovery plan — charitable donations and sponsorship,”
says Dr Smith. The museum is popular, but very seasonal, and while it draws approximately $1.5 million in tourist dollars every year, this tends to thin out in the winter months, prompting the concept of a tiered structure of charitable donation sponsorships.
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No ‘money tree’ for museum
“The Kauri Museum doesn’t have a money tree, a fact which may come as a surprise to some people, considering how long we’ve been in the business of trees,” says Jason. “As in the past, the Kauri Museum will rise strong with the help and support of many supporters and friends, starting this winter.”
Dr Smith says that the sponsorships will range from $500 to $10,000 and allow for one, two or three years of support. All would qualify as charitable donations.
“Every dollar raised helps keep the doors open and ensures this important heritage site continues to serve as a place of learning, identity, and local and national pride,” says Jason.
Recently, Kaipara District Council has established a targeted rate for museums in Kaipara. In October, the Kauri Museum will receive its first $15,000 quarterly payment, with two more equal payments to follow before the end of the fiscal year in June 2026.
“The support of the Kauri Museum by the local council and ratepayers is greatly appreciated here,” said Dr Smith. “We are now building on the shoulders of that support with the sponsorship and donations appeal.
“This resilient place has weathered good times and tough times, and there’s
plenty more ahead. Every day we ask our visitors to ‘dig deeper here’, and now there’s an opportunity for donors and sponsors to join us and do the same.”
More information about the sponsorship programme and how to get involved with the preservation and progress of the Kauri Museum is available on its website — kaurimuseum.com. ¢
Sportsville receives NRC boost
u by Andy Bryenton
Sportsville in Dargaville is one of two big winners as grants go out from the Northland Regional Council’s sporting facilities targeted rate.
The sporting complex completed its phase-one build in 2018, with six new sealed courts, a multi-purpose meeting room and conference building, and lighting. The ambitious second phase is set to comprise a double indoor sports arena with a hardwood floor for basketball.
“The estimated project cost of stage two is $9 million and will include a multi-sport indoor facility, featuring two indoor courts and supporting meeting spaces,” says NRC strategic and commercial projects manager Phil Heatley.
“It is designed to provide opportunities for training and district competitions and the ability to host regional, district and community level events.”
Two community hui were hosted in May and July 2022 by Sportsville Dargaville, the Northern Wairoa Rugby Union, Sport Northland and Kaipara District Council. These showed the local appetite for an indoor arena. A targeted rate was proposed to the Kaipara District Council, but in the final analysis it was a rate of
$14 for each Northland property struck by the NRC, which delivered this first tranche of funding. The other major recipient in the first disbursement from this rate was the Ruakākā Wahitakaro centre.
A working group from the NRC, Sport Northland, and all three of the civic councils in Northland made recommendations on worthy projects.
“This will give those overseeing the projects a degree of certainty to plan and a platform to apply for third party funding,” said Mr Heatley.
With approximately 7.8 million left to find, the second phase of Sportsville has some way to go but is off to a good start, promising more sporting and recreational amenities for Dargaville’s future. ¢
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p The first phase of Dargaville’s Sportsville has proven to be a popular addition to the town’s recreational landscape
p Dr Jason Smith of the Kauri Museum has announced a sponsorship programme, designed to keep the doors open and the valuable cultural institution thriving
No youth left behind Developer contributions to go
u by Amy Fifita
Youth leaders Harlow Kapa, Diamond Peihopa and Kavelli PeihopaPatolo enjoyed the fruit of their hard work at the Rangatahi Career Kickstart Event at Te Ha Oranga recently.
The three leaders are bridging the gap for rural teenagers by bringing education and service providers together in one place. Youth had the opportunity to navigate various options for their future.
“The day supported rangatahi and allowed other people to come into this space and feel welcomed,” said Kavelli.
“Youth are here to check on their health, create education pathways and learn about careers through those who attended, like Maxi Lash.”
Regent Training Centre and NorthTec Whangārei attended the event to provide educational pathways for careers and upskilling.
“Rangatahi need education and help from other people, including signing up for benefits. It feels awesome to help other people out and bring the community together.”
Other stallholders included services to support and guide youth, like Solomon Group, Heartland Services and Te Uri o
Hau, Te Ha Oranga Tamariki Ora and Te Ha Oranga Mobile Nursing.
“Our children of all ages are our next generation, and if we all do our bit in supporting and guiding them in their young lives, we are helping to create healthier and stronger communities.
Kaua e mahue tētahi atu ki waho, which means don’t leave anybody out,” said He Kakano Ahau youth support worker Maia Hemopo.
Te Ha Oranga is grateful to its sponsors: House of Lash and Brows, Silver Fern Farms, Jon Matich Surfwear, Pizza Hut Dargaville, Maria’s Nails, Brian’s Gym, Te Ao Rongoa, Dargaville Anzac Theatre and Ashleigh and Rangi. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The government has pledged to scrap developer contributions, even as the Kaipara District Council meets this week to debate how best to tweak the old system to support new infrastructure.
Local Government Minister Chris Bishop delivered the news at the Local Government New Zealand conference last week; an organisation the KDC opted out of. There, Mr Bishop unveiled plans to get rid of developer contributions and replace them with a developer levy system designed not in Kaipara, but in Wellington.
This means that the fiscal details of how much developers pay when new subdivisions are established is out of council hands, and until the new bill is seen, debates on fixing the problematic Kaipara developer contributions regime are philosophical at best.
“Land supply is one thing. However, infrastructure is critical,” said Mr Bishop. “You all know that under the status quo, councils and developers face significant challenges to fund and finance enabling infrastructure for housing.”
“Development contributions are not fit for purpose. They under-recover costs of infrastructure and they are too inflexible. We need to move to a future state where funding and financing tools enable a responsive supply of infrastructure.”
Mr Bishop also talked about new planning rules, which would take away councils’ ability to restrain growth,
and his wish to “smash the urban limits holding our cities and regions back”. He admitted that the government had been a bad partner with councils, administering a ‘broken’ planning and infrastructure regime.
However, the minister ended by warning “we are getting our house in order. It’s time you sorted yours out. I want you to make hard decisions about your spending. People don’t elect you to make the easy decisions — they elect you to make the tough ones.” ¢
p Jaxon, Montel, Seth, Jess, Shontae and Aroha at the Rangitahi Career Kickstart Event
p Chris Bishop, Local Government Minister
A healthier community together Whangārei takes lead on water entity
u by Amy Fifita
The Komiuniti Tonga Dargaville group has been inspiring good health amongst its members with some friendly rivalry to see who could lose the most weight in 12 weeks.
Designed to empower islanders to eat healthier and improve their wellbeing with fitness, the competition encouraged the Tongan community to challenge themselves.
The 12-week weightloss challenge is part of its health promotion programme.
“The event was to celebrate every one of us, and from the Tongan community chair, thank you for allowing us to utilise the funding to help us with our own wellbeing,” said Hehenga Anderson.
With Zumba classes on offer and the support from Te Kuihi Hauora, three individuals were placed for their efforts towards themselves. Eugene Urlich won first place with 8.6 kilograms lost, followed by Lose Paunga and Fine Fifita.
“The Tongan community approached us to awhi them for their weigh-in, blood check and blood sugars for their 12-week community challenge,” said kaiwhina Kaya Waikato.
“We thought we would support our Tongan Moana whānau to achieve their overall hauora goal.”
The night ended with a Tongan feast for everyone to enjoy. With health journeys being an ongoing process, another 12-week challenge has been set with more fitness sessions.
“You can do it too, take the challenge and visit us down in Station Road, at Te Kuihi Hauora, Te Houhanga Marae, for any of your health and service needs. We are a new clinic in the community here to support our Māori and tangata moana.” ¢
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u by Andy Bryenton
The Whangārei District Council has voted to establish a joint Council Controlled Organisation to supply water services, which could potentially include Kaipara, pending a vote of local elected members.
“Whangārei Council last week made the decision to set up a water entity, and for some, in our community, this was in conflict to the survey results that was completed earlier in the year,” said Whangārei mayor Vince Cocurullo.
“Early this year, New Zealand was tasked by the central government to form solutions where regions can work together, called Local Waters Done Well. Kaipara and Far North Councils will need to confirm the same as Whangarei for anything to proceed.”
This means that discussion on how a Kaipara water service system might look has been changed overnight. Now, with the option of a cooperative approach on the table, the option preferred by Kaipara councillors in previous roundtable deliberations has potential to become the status quo.
“The main idea of this CCO is to keep control of the council assets in the hands of the local communities, and at the same time take advantage of the combined buying powers that are created when working together,” said mayor Cocurullo. “While Whangārei does
not need to form a CCO, we do understand for the benefit of Northland we need to work together, share our skills, and make sure that Northland stands as one.”
The concept of a CCO, which covers all of the Northland districts, has been tabled previously, but without the input of Whangārei it could not have proceeded. It was indicated at a previous council meeting in Kaipara that going it alone would not be economically viable for the KDC. ¢
p The Komiuniti Tonga Dargaville members celebrated their hard work and commitment toward health
p Mayor Cocurullo of Whangārei has extended the option for Kaipara to join a region-wide water entity
Support for local health studies
u by Paul Campbell
An initiative to enhance training opportunities for young health professionals by offering financial help for people already working in this sector has been launched by the Kaipara Community Health Trust.
“The Enhancing Dargaville Health Professionals Grant will provide financial assistance to applicants, 21 years and over, who seek to extend their training in areas of study to benefit the health sector supporting Dargaville and its rural surroundings,” said KCHT CEO Debbie Evans.
“Our board’s preference is for supporting health professionals in the Allied Health pathway for up to three years’ worth of study due to the lack of funding support in this area.”
The grants will amount to $2,000 a year, or $6,000 over three years, and will be contestable for people in roles, including dental, optometrist, pharmacist, pharmacy assistance, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech language therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, acupuncturist, and finally, podiatrist disciplines.
“To qualify for a grant, the training must be for a recognised qualification. It will be open to NZ residents currently working in Dargaville and who plan to stay working in Dargaville for at least two years,” said Debbie.
“The course of study must be healthrelated and of benefit to helping serve rural communities. For full application details, please see the associated KCHT advertisement in this issue.”
The KCHT was formed to ensure Dargaville retained its hospital services. ¢
Kaipara Community Health Trust
Enhancing Dargaville Health Professionals Grant
Purpose of fund: to provide financial assistance to applicants aged 21 years and over, who seek to extend their tertiary education or training in areas of study that will be of benefit to the health sector supporting Dargaville and its rural surrounds.
Preference is for supporting health professionals in the Allied Health pathway for up to three years’ worth of study due to the lack of funding support in this area.
Total Amount in Grant: $2,000 per annum up to $6,000 over three years.
Allied Health Examples: Dental, Optometrist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Language Therapist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Assistance, Osteopath, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Podiatrist.
Criteria:
• Must be a recognised qualification.
• Open to residents currently working in Dargaville and who plan to stay working in Dargaville for at least two years.
• Course of study must be health related and of benefit to helping serve rural communities.
• Must be a New Zealand citizen.
Applications close: 8th August 2025. Please email devans@kcht.co.nz to request the application form.
Two important business engagements
u by Andy Bryenton
Two major meetings have been planned for Dargaville, both of which aim to engage with business owners on important issues.
This Tuesday, July 29 at 5pm the CEO of Northpower Fibre, Darren Mason, will address business leaders on the matter of data resilience. The fibre optic cable break, which happened near Tangowahine earlier this year, is still fresh in the minds of many local business people, who lost trading time, electronic banking facilities and customers due to the error.
It’s Mr Mason’s intent to explain what’s been done to prevent future outages and strengthen the data security of all Dargaville in the interim, and the Dargaville Community Development Board’s Sue Curtis says that this is an important meeting to attend, to show that the local commercial community has a united voice and definitive data needs.
The second meeting coming up involves the recently announced ministerial inquest into retail crime.
“Our government is focussed on restoring law and order, reducing violent crime, and putting victims first in our justice system,” said Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, on the announcement of the inquiry and proposed changes to crack down on thieves and robbers.
The DCDB has lobbied hard to have Dargaville included in the enquiry committee’s road trip of New Zealand, so that local business people can express their desires for effective change in law
enforcement and sentencing. Once again, major engagement with the ministerial attaches on August 14 at 5pm is important to show that Dargaville’s retailers have a unified voice that must be listened to.
The first of these meetings, tonight, will take place at the SEED, 42 Victoria Street.
The second, on Thursday, August 14, will likely be at the Lighthouse Function Centre, more information to come. ¢
p Debbie Evans, Kaipara Community Health Trust CEO
p Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has voiced support for a ministerial inquiry into retail crime, which is coming to Dargaville to hear from local shop owners
Flood resistance learns from Gabrielle
u by Andy Bryenton
As well as proving that the existing flood protection measures safeguarding the Dargaville central business district were robustly planned, Cyclone Gabrielle provided a lesson in what needed improvement.
When the weather bomb of early 2023 struck, the Kaipara District Council used the information gleaned from the flood response to make a plan for improvements. Now, with the addition of $500,000 from the central government’s Flood Resilience Fund, those improvements are underway.
“We’ve seen the devastating impact extreme weather events can have on New Zealand’s regional communities. Investment in flood resilience provides security for local landowners and communities and is an investment in our future,” said Regional Development Minister Shane Jones.
In total, $650,000 will be spent on three strategic areas, from the recently completed works to create a sturdy flood-wall in Victoria Street with co-axial drainage through to the crucial Beach Road culvert and stopgate. During the height of the cyclone council staff and allied contractors used tractor-mounted pumps to remove floodwater trapped
behind the culvert. Now, a plan to resize the culvert for better flow-through is out to tender, and slated to begin in September.
At River Road, sections of the floodwall that had begun to subside have been replaced and new piles driven to resist the river. Rock has been used to further strengthen this area. Flood resilience works have already been deployed in other areas of Dargaville. The bund protecting the town’s wastewater treatment plant has been raised, and the Awakino River has been cleaned up and desilted to avoid a backup of stormwater in future weather emergencies. ¢
Times Gone By
Grassroots football in Northern Wairoa
In late 1907, Aoroa senior football players took on Te Kopuru, and were later recorded for posterity by photographer Mr J Smith for the New Zealand Graphic and Ladies Journal. Match honours, however, went to the Te Kopuru senior team that year.
Image credit: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections
Road grant for Tutamoe
A meeting of about 40 factory suppliers in the Tutamoe district, presided over by Mr JH Stubbs, unanimously resolved to request the government to provide an all-weather road from Tutamoe to Donnelly’s Crossing railway station. The resolution was telegraphed to the Minister of Public Works has authorised a free grant of £500.
Auckland Star, March 9 1932
Orchestra headed to Ratana
To farewell the members of the Karakanui Orchestra prior to their departure for Ratana to take part in a ceremonial native gathering, a dance was held in the Hukatere Hall, North Auckland. Dance music was provided by the Karakanui Orchestra.
New Zealand, September 12 1938
Salute to our First Responders
A thanks to those who act
u by Amy Fifita
They are the few who act from a place of love on community issues instead of complaining about the “great wrongs” in our community today.
The struggles of the world are easy to see and complain about, but do you know what we don’t often see? The few people within our community who create solutions to our societal problems.
Take Dargaville Blue Light, for example, the team doing their best to empower youth and give them basic foundations through fitness and driver’s licensing.
Rock Solid is another group, there to support our youth. Based in Whangārei, Dargaville and Tinopai, the organisation is a place of growth for youth to develop life skills. Rather than complaining about youth, they walk with them, strengthening them as they age, because life is hard for all of us, whether we are adults, teenagers, or children.
These great people aren’t limited to Dargaville, though; we see beacons of light in various communities around Kaipara. There are the Good New Church members in Maungatūroto who have
committed themselves to feeding their community, because, yes, we live in difficult times.
Mangawhai is full of willing volunteers, who desire to make their community a better place. Mangawhai Shed founder Stephen Mackay and his supporters are another apt example of this. Wanting to create positive mental health, the shed was created to bring people together for the community.
Sometimes it’s not a community organisation or charity, sometimes these people who make a solution are your neighbours, everyday people who care and love deeply enough to take action and make a change, because what is love without action?
So, thank you to all of the people and organisations who act — rather than complain. Thank you to our community members who stand out to be part of the solution and build up the people. ¢
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Health privatisation
Thank you for your timely editorial raising the alarming spectre of future privatisation of New Zealand’s public health system. The stealthy and not-sogradual moves in this direction need to be faced and opposed.
Chris Luxon blandly asserts that the New Zealand public don’t care how waiting lists are reduced, as long as they are. This, in response to concerns that using the private health system to relieve pressure on our public services, could have negative consequences in the longer term.
Whilst it feels great to be sent to a private clinic for a procedure we would
otherwise be waiting months or years for — this is a short-term sweetener. The dismantling of our public health system is happening before our eyes.
Underfunding of hospitals continues, even as oil and gas companies receive millions from our government. Resources, particularly health personnel, are already being diverted to the private health sector.
The predictable outcome, seemingly an intentional one, is that healthcare will be available to those who have money but not for those already on the margins.
Ruth Palmer Dargaville
Rainbow Warrior memorial
Your article of July 15 may have left your readers with the impression that the proposal to construct a replica of the Rainbow Warrior in Po Tu o Te Rangi Harding Park was a Dargaville Museum initiative.
The proposal has been around for some years now, and has not been supported by the museum for the following reasons:
The museum has no funds available to commit to the construction or the ongoing maintenance. The replica would be a magnet for graffiti and vandalism. There would be safety issues with children climbing on the structure and possibly suffering injury.
The land in the park is vested in the Kaipara District Council, so its approval needs to be obtained before any further steps can be taken.
The museum is very appreciative of the continuing financial support that it has had from the community over the past 40-plus years, but the public needs to be aware that if they choose to proceed with this project, it is not being done at the museum’s request.
Ross Newlove
President Northern Wairoa Māori, Maritime & Pioneer Museum Society Inc
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Mangawhai invited to festival
u by Andy Bryenton
The Savour Northland festival has been officially announced for October this year, with a showcase of hospitality, wine, food and culinary creativity coming together across the region.
Event organisers have taken to social media to promote the return of the popular festival, which last year saw several Kaipara eateries and culinary innovators win awards. They say Savour Northland 2025 will once again showcase the region’s amazing food, drink and manaakitanga through creative culinary offerings.
In this regard, Mangawhai is ideally situated to make the most of the challenge, which last year encouraged hundreds of out-of-district foodies to travel north and experience a taste of the region.
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Kiwi shearers win in style
u by Paul Campbell
Kaiwaka’s Toa Henderson with Wools of New Zealand shearing team partner Jack Fagan ended their six-match tour of UK and France in style by beating Wales at the Corwen Shears in North Wales last weekend.
Dominating both time and quality points, they beat the Welsh team by a comfortable 4.05 points on Saturday, although Wales claimed a two–one series victory, having won the first two tests of the home leg of the annual series between the rival nations at the Cothi Shears and the Royal Welsh Show last week.
It enabled the black singlets pair to balance the ledger for the tour having beaten England and France earlier this month after being beaten by Scotland in the opening test.
Last year, a very strong showing from Brewed As in Wood Street saw them clinch a second place award, narrowly missing out on the ultimate podium place. In their victory speech, the proprietors thanked not just their team and top suppliers, but
This year, the field is open for other local chefs, baristas, brewers, culinary artists and entrepreneurs to step up and match this achievement, or indeed take the crown. To get involved and make this culinary festival, visit savournorthland.com. ¢
Henderson, on his first trip to the Northern Hemisphere, went close to claiming a third international open championship title, by finishing runnerup in the six-man Corwen Shears Open All-Nations final. Henderson was first to finish and had the best board points, but was beaten by 0.2 points, with just 0.35 points back to third placegetter.
Toa won the Golden Shears and New Zealand Championships Open finals in March. He had a particularly big first tour in the UK, winning open finals in France and at the Royal Welsh Show, and finishing second on Saturday, third at the Great Yorkshire Show and fourth at Lochearnhead.
Fagan was unable to repeat any of the four wins he had in open finals on last year’s tour, but also reached five of the six finals, for second place at Yorkshire and in France, third at the Royal Welsh Show, fourth at Cothi, and the fifth placing at Corwen.
A special moment on Saturday came when Toa and Fagan took part in the haka just before the test. Henderson took the role of kaea (haka leader) in what was thought to be the first time team members have taken part in what has become an obligation for New Zealanders at competitions in Wales, sometimes joined by Welsh shearers who have learnt haka during their working seasons in New Zealand. ¢
p Kaiwaka shearer Toa Henderson (left) does a fist pump as reigning world champion Gwion Lloyd Evans is named second placegetter in the Royal Welsh Show Open All-Nations Shearing final, confirming Henderson as the winner, on his first tour in the UK
p The Brewed As team celebrate their success
A calling to serve their community
u by Andy Bryenton
From the foundation of the first Kiwi fire brigade in 1854, the calling to step up,
lives and serve the community has resonated strongly with many.
Those Auckland volunteers lacked the machinery and equipment which make modern firefighters so effective at battling blazes and rescuing those in need, but they shared the same spirit. It’s a willingness to walk into danger so that others can be saved, and a willingness to train and prepare for when that danger arises.
“We really appreciate our volunteers, and the commitment they make,” says Dargaville chief fire officer Jason Campbell. “While work and family come first, these are people who have dedicated themselves to training, and keeping up those skills, and to being there when the siren rings.”
He also points out that while they have made a decision to help, and joined a great team, that they are also regular folks like us. There’s the classical image that a firefighter has to be in a Herculean condition, and while it’s sometimes a demanding role, the volunteer brigades safeguarding regional towns come from all walks of life.
A lot of the fitness involved is less about brute force and more about having a good heart and working together with other
firefighters. Learning starts on that first day as a recruit, but continues right through a volunteer firefighter’s career.
That’s a reward in itself, as a lot of the professional development firefighters take part in builds skills that have serious crossover to other aspects of work and life. All of the long-term firefighters interviewed, over many years of covering their battle against disasters, say that they find the comradeship of their fellow volunteers to be very rewarding, too.
p From
Right now, across Kaipara, small rural fire stations and the firehouses in the major towns need help. They have the machines and technology to avert disaster, and the training to help others who join their ranks. What they need is a few good local citizens to step up and help them. It’s been the call of the firefighting forces of New Zealand since 1854. Will you pledge your time and effort to help save your friends and neighbours? If the answer is yes, there’s a good bunch of
people in your local volunteer brigade who will be happy to share their knowledge and make you one of the team. If you gave it a shot before but couldn’t fit firefighting into your schedule back then, maybe it’s time to give it another go. Perhaps you think that you might have the right stuff but want to learn more.
If that sounds like you, please visit your local fire station this week and ask about what it means to join a well-respected calling that offers the chance to truly serve your fellow Kiwis. They’ll be very glad to welcome you. ¢
the east to the west, in small towns and large, local firefighters like these Dargaville volunteers rush into action when the siren warns of danger
Peace of mind and solid support
u by Andy Bryenton
The local ambulance service and Coastguard North Kaipara do an amazing job on land and sea, taking care of those who are in danger and making sure they get the help they need.
On the open water of the Kaipara Harbour conditions can change fast, and even the most seasoned sailors know that help can be needed unexpectedly. The Coastguard is there to help, but they rely on the generosity and support of their local community to stay afloat. Of course, urgent assistance from these lifesaving rescuers is there when disaster strikes, but what about those tricky and potentially dangerous non-urgent situations when a friendly hand is needed?
p A Coastguard membership is nearly as important as a lifejacket
for smart boaties, while on land, being a St John member guarantees peace of mind should medical emergencies arise
One way to have peace of mind as a boatie and show your support for the people who safeguard the sea lanes is to join the Coastguard’s members programme. It’s only $150 each year, but it means that you can call on the Coastguard for maritime mishaps and missteps, which would not usually be counted as an emergency.
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That could mean a flat battery, fuel issues, a busted motor, damaged propeller or a fouled anchor; things the Coastguard can help you with easily. Your payment each year brings peace of mind, and helps support the organisation. Nearly everyone, at some point in their lives, will require the help of an ambulance. It could
be for a medical emergency or an accident, but the reassuring sound of those sirens coming to help has been a huge relief to thousands of Kiwis through the years.
As a service apart from the government and the hospital system, Hato Hone — St John relies on public help to operate. That’s why joining up as a member is a great idea. It provides peace of mind, and guarantees that there will be no charge for ambulance services if you need them, for a whole year at a time. There’s also the knowledge that you’ve done your part toward keeping the ambulance fleet on the road and helping others in your community.
You can join the Coastguard by visiting coastguard.nz/boatingessentials/membership, and register as a member of St John by visiting its website at stjohn.org.nz/support-us/joinambulance-membership. ¢
AUTO & MARINE
u by Andy Bryenton
Ford has announced a Super Duty version of the Ranger for 2026; and like the Mustang badge, it’s revitalising a famous name from the company’s heritage.
The original Super Duty Fords were born in the 1950s, when fire departments, forest rangers, oil drillers and construction firms in a booming post-war US demanded a go-anywhere, haul-anything workhorse. Ford responded by creating the almighty 534 V8, one of the biggest and mostpowerful petrol engines ever fitted to a mass-produced truck. A whopping 7.3-litre diesel V8 followed in the 1980s, and Super Duty trucks became the goto machine for emergency services and tough jobs across the states.
Now Ford has brought back the nameplate, combining it with the winning formula that is the Ranger ute. While the serious petrolheads out there will be crestfallen to hear that a huge 8,700cc 534 does not lurk under the hood, this recently announced Ranger variant lives up to the name in many ways, and won’t lack for power.
The Super Duty has been toughened up from the ground up. A wider stance, more robust chassis, armoured drivetrain, upgraded axles and thicker driveshafts mean that this version of the Ranger is ready to take on the most arduous terrain and emergency situations.
Think of it as the conventional Ranger after a muscle-building stint at the kind of boot camp that makes Full Metal Jacket look like a summer vacation. After talking to first responders, construction crews in remote locations, miners, farmers and more, Ford has also added eightstud wheels, a bigger fuel capacity, and factory-fitted 33-inch tyres. Ground clearance is up, and during testing the unrelenting Ford engineers packed 600kg of mud up into the chassis during extreme durability trials designed to see if the Super Duty would break under pressure. It didn’t.
Under the hood, there’s a proven threelitre V6 turbo diesel engine, which has been fitted with an upgraded cooling system, made to survive the cruellest conditions in the red lands across the ditch. This cooling power is also useful to keep the Super Duty Ranger going strong under heavy loads. That’s important, because this Ranger is able to tow 4,500kg. Ford tested this by hauling
an excavator behind with all its tools in the tray, and the Super Duty performed as planned.
Ford has not sacrificed safety features or comfort to get to this point of rugged capability. The Super Duty version of the Ranger will still have touch-screen infotainment, a 360-degree camera and that ‘drives like a car’ ease of use that made the original ute so popular.
p Ford’s original Super Duty trucks set the bar for rugged power; now there’s a Super Duty Ranger on the way
Salute to the team on the tools
u by Andy Bryenton
When the Coastguard hits the water in rough seas for a rescue, or the St John ambulance rolls out to get a patient to hospital in time, they rely on their machines to enable a fast, safe response.
It’s no different when a fire engine responds to the siren, or the rescue helicopter launches to save another life. Turning the key and accelerating into action on critical missions like these, means having absolute faith that the pistons and turbines that power your response will never let you down.
There’s often more to it than just the usual maintenance checks needed for a civilian vehicle. At one end of the scale, you have the highly qualified crew who know how to keep the Northland Rescue Helicopter service’s Sikorsky choppers flying hundreds of missions every year, a process which involves some very advanced engineering technology and the exacting demands of aviation safety.
On the ground, the Hato Hone — St John ambulance fleet must be ready to transport patients across miles of sometimes rugged country roads safely. Ambulances are big machines that must ride smoothly and carry lots of specialist gear. Needless to say, they have to be reliable because when they are needed, lives can hang in the balance.
The Coastguard sails forth in some of the roughest seas, and when other boats have failed it’s their trusty craft that is counted on to come through. Keeping
its powerful engines ready to battle the wind and waves is a solid responsibility. Then, there’s the fleet of rural and town fire trucks that don’t just have massive diesel engines, and the need to carry water, tools and crews deep into farmland and forestry. They’re also equipped with powerful pumps and gear that need to work every time.
Behind the volunteers and skilled professionals, out there on the front
line when duty calls, stands an often unsung army of technicians, mechanics and engineers who are as much a part of the rescue effort as those who sit behind the wheel. As we give a salute to our firefighters, ambulance crews, rescue pilots, paramedics and maritime rescuers this week, we’d also like to give praise and thanks for the team behind the scenes, who ensure that those first responders can get to where they are needed. ¢
p When danger threatens, the people who ride to the rescue rely on their machines, and the team who keep them in peak preparedness
Kaipara Kōrero
News from Kaipara District Council
Creative Communities
We’re still buzzing from the creativity of the Silage Bale Painting Art Competition, run by Northland Field Days and supported by the Creative Communities Scheme
Community groups, schools, and individuals transformed silage bales into stunning art, showcased during Northland Field Days Got a creative idea? Apply for the Creative Communities Scheme by 31 July!
Dog registration
Make sure your furry friend is up to date by 31 August! Skip the queues and register online at kaipara.govt.nz/annual-dog-registration If you have concerns about paying on time, contact our customer services team. To read about the good mahi our animal management team have been doing lately, head to kaipara.govt.nz/news
Stand
Candidate nominations are open for Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council until Friday 1 August 2025 Find out more and complete your candidate nomination at kaipara.govt.nz/elections Enrol
You have until 1 August to enrol to vote in the 2025 Local Elections
If you enrol after 1 August you will not receive voting papers in the mail and be required to make a special vote. If you have moved house since the last time you voted, you will also need to update your details before 1 August
If you are enrolled and none of your details have changed since the last time you voted you are set to receive your voting papers from 9 September 2025.
Victoria street
Dargaville’s flood resilience is being boosted through a series of critical repairs and infrastructure improvements designed to better protect the community Recent work has focused on three locations: Victoria Street and two sections of River Road which were damaged and identified as high-risk following Cyclone Gabrielle and flooding from the Northern Wairoa and Kaihu Rivers
On Victoria Street, the floodwall has been repaired and extended, with new kerb, channel, and footpath upgrades. These improvements enhance stormwater outflow, strengthen existing defences, and increase capacity to handle future weather events
Read more about the wider suite of Dargaville resilience works on our website at kaipara.govt.nz/news or head straight there with this QR code
Walk this way - Kaiwaka footpath improvements
Footpath works are paving the way for safer and simpler pedestrian access in Kaiwaka To date, over 500m2 of footpath and vehicle crossings have been completed with more than 600m2 of earth and topsoil removed or reshaped The stormwater system by Oneriri Road has also had an upgrade Still to come, completion of the footpath adjacent to Oneriri Road and footbridge and pedestrian linemarking The crew are working hard to wrap up the project mid-August
Upcoming council meetings
Council Briefing, 9.30am Wed 6 Aug, Tangiteroria Community Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria and on YouTube Awards and Grants Committee, 9.30am Tues 12 Aug, Ruawai-Tokatoka War Memorial Hall, 25 Ruawai Wharf Road, Ruawai
Remuneration and Development Committee, 1 00pm Thu 14 Aug, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
Council Meeting, 10am Wed 27 Aug, Tangiteroria Community Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria and on YouTube
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information or call council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor
Check out the latest roading report on our website kaipara.govt.nz/kaipara-roads
Northland Field Days Inc. received $1,752 towards the Silage Bale Painting Art Competition
WHAT’S
July
Inland Revenue Clinic — 29 July at Heartland Sevices, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Bookings essential. Phone 09 439 7009 or 022 453 765.
August
Tangiteroria Burger Night — 1 August @ Tangiteroria Community Complex. Open 6pm.
Northland Inc – Growth Advisor Visit — The Seed Office, Fosters Arcade, 36 Victoria St, Dargaville, 13 August. Book in for a FREE Discovery meeting with one of our Growth Advisors. Email: growth@northlandnz. com for more information.
Tangiteroria Burger Night — 15 August @ Tangiteroria Community Complex. Open 6pm.
Tangiteroria Burger Night — 29 August @ Tangiteroria Community Complex. Open 6pm.
Markets
Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.
Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).
Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am–12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa.
Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.
Clubs/Organisations
57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday
7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.
Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.
Badminton — Wednesday Nights. 7pm–9pm, $2 per night. Dargaville High School Gym, Plunket Street. Some racquets available. All welcome 13 years & over, enquiries phone 021 439 157. Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — 2nd Monday of each month. Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.
Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info. Chess Club — All welcome, Wednesdays 6.30pm Dargaville, gold coin donation. Phone Stephen 09 439 8819.
Circus Kumarani All Ages Circus Class — Term 4. Come along and learn some circus, casual or full term. 15 Onslow St, Dargaville, Tuesdays 3.45–4.45pm; and Paparoa Memorial Hall, Thursdays 4–5pm. www. circuskumarani.co.nz/classes.
Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).
Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.
Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.
Dargaville Club — 61 Victoria Street, open Wednesday and Friday from 5pm. Members and guests welcome.
Dargaville Club Jam Nights — every second Friday, 5.30pm start.
Dargaville Community Garden — at Kumarani Creative Centre, 15 Onslow St. Open day on second Saturday of the month (12th April, 10th May) come along from 10am–1pm for a cuppa, swap crops, seeds and ideas. Email classes@circuskumarani.co.nz to find out more.
Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.
Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Friday of every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Alec Melville 027 215 1833.
Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian or Barbara 09 439 5959.
Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.
Dargaville Medieval Combat Club — Wednesday each week 6.30–8.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road. $15 per lesson. Equipment provided. Contact Kurt 022 622 7809.
Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.
Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.
Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.
Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.
Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, Hokianga Road, upstairs above the cinema.
Dargaville Yoga — Yoga for every Bodhi. Tues 9.30am. Thurs 6pm. New Beginners class starting 15 July. Pono Lodge. Mats available. Find us on FB Stretch Your Bodhi Yoga. Contact Diane 027 371 5274.
Drop in meditation — 5.30–6pm Thursdays at Bring Balance, Kaipara Community Centre (side entrance), 38 Hokianga Rd. Room open from 5pm, all welcome. Koha/Dana. www.bringbalance.co.nz, 021 0231 8008.
Girls’ Brigade — Thursdays 3–5pm at the Lighthouse Church, for girls 5–18 years. Register online at 1st Dargaville Girls Brigade 2025 registrations. Find us on FB & Instagram or phone 021 263 7446.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.
Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434.
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JP Service — Every Thursday at the Whanau Focus Office, 12–1pm, walk in only. Come and have your documents verified and we also photocopy important documents like Passports, Birth Certificates and Driver Licences free of charge. Call 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.
Kaipara Bootscooters (Beginner line dancing classes) — Every Monday 5.30pm to 7.30pm and Thursday 10am to noon. First hour is beginner and second hour is higher beginner. Dalmation Hall, Normanby St, Dargaville. Contact Donna 021 729 955.
Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street.
Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open 7 days. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 027 472 1269.
Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.
Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937.
Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Maungaturoto Community House, 155 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055. Maungaturoto Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month. In winter Centennial Hall, Maungaturoto. Other months visit gardens in the area. New members welcome. $15 to join — first 3 visits FREE. Please contact Gloria 021 100 8153 for more info.
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Kathleen 021 077 7697.
Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm and at other times by appointments. Phone Sue 021 608 606.
Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. Contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.
NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.
Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing.
Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm.
Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.
Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.
Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.
Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.
Rock ’n’ Roll Lessons — Sundays, 3–4pm at Kaipara Community Centre, 38 Hokianga Rd. $2 per person. Txt Kirsty 021 0818 7902 for more info. Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.
RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.
Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.
Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.
Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.
Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.
Tangiteroria Community Complex — Mondays: Pickleball 6pm, phone Sarah 021 772 822. Tuesdays: Yoga 6pm, phone Sharon 021 981 135, $15 per session. Wednesdays: Indoor Bowls (fortnightly in summer, weekly in winter) 6pm, phone Mel 021 772 822; Squash, phone Donna 021 761 022; Exercise Room, phone Mel 021 772 822. We ask participants are a Complex Member for all above activities. For Pickleball and Bowls it’s a gold coin donation. Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.
Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.
Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.
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Sudoku
Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
ACROSS: 1 Abode, 4 Since the year dot, 14 Reach, 15 Wrath, 16 Appearance, 17 Chafe, 19 Emu, 20 Aerosol, 21 Principal, 22 Putrid, 25 Situation, 27 Skewer, 28 Sculpt, 33 Television, 35 Tea, 36 Climax, 37 Emit, 39 Hoe, 41 Outlook, 42 Tahiti, 43 Overreact, 44 Latin, 45 Assessor, 50 Pi, 51 Bathrobe, 55 Adieu, 58 Testified, 59 Ballad, 60 Console, 61 Ewe, 63 Rear, 64 Pitied, 65 Rag, 66 Hitchhiker, 68 Panzer, 69 Paltry, 71 Liberated, 76 Ascent, 77 Displease, 79 Stetson, 81 Eat, 84 Maine, 85 Instigator, 86 Guess, 87 Leave, 88 In the near future, 89 State. DOWN: 2 Barley, 3 Ditto, 5 Imps, 6 Cheerio, 7 Throng, 8 Ennui, 9 Elevate, 10 Rock, 11 Opaque, 12 Fated, 13 Thought, 14 Retract, 18 Voluminous, 23 Attic, 24 Venison, 26 Ice floe, 27 Swahili, 29 Lumbago, 30 Recurs, 31 Stein, 32 Camera, 34 Neat, 36 Cents, 38 Title, 40 Arch, 45 Actor, 46 Sustain, 47 Ship, 48 Origin, 49 Dined, 50 Puberty, 52 Toothpaste, 53 Respire, 54 Belief, 55 Admiral, 56 Clogs, 57 Sash, 62 Steer, 67 Welcome, 68 Patella, 70 Tuition, 72 Instant, 73 Ensign, 74 Relief, 75 Corset, 76 Atlas, 78 Pasta, 80 Taunt, 82 Mesh, 83 Boar.
5x5 Insert the missing
to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.
KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY
CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439
FOR SALE
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
CHURCH NOTICES
TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI, Dargaville Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street. Church service on every Sunday at 3pm. Bible study/prayer Wednesday from 4.30pm–7.15pm. Legacy/Man Up, Thursdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm (during school term).
FENCING
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.
GARAGE SALE
Monthly Market
Saturday 2nd August 2025 Community Hall
Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre.
8am till noon, Something for everyone. 09 439 7243
NURSERIES & PLANTS
GOT2GO PLANTS has White tall bottle brush $5.00 and $8.00 good hedging. Shrubs, trees, grasses and much more ready now. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. Eftpos available, phone 09 439 5556 or 0274 883 400
PERSONAL
SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639 552.
PET SUPPLIES
PET DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber — supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
SEPTIC TANK SERVICES
MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
TRADES
& SERVICES
19MM H3.2 Plywood Various Grades Scooters Plywood 09 438 6464.
CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584. Dargaville & surrounds.
WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
BOBCAT & DIGGER HIREAGE
• CALF & CHOOK SHED CLEAN OUTS
• DRIVEWAYS & FARM RACES
• ALL GENERAL SITE WORKS/ EXCAVATIONS
• 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
Wellsford to Whangarei call Jake on 021 0296 3604 or email procatcontracting1987@gmail.com
TREE SERVICES
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
WANTED TO BUY
COLOSTRUM/MILK, suitable for calves. Pay Cash, regular collection. Phone Craig 027 204 8686. WE
As of July 22, the business which produces not only the Kaipara Lifestyler but also the Northern Farming Lifestyles, Waikato Farming Lifestyles, Manawatu Farming Lifestyles and Taranaki Farming Lifestyles publications is under the Administration of Garry Whimp and Ben Francis. These experienced professionals are running the businesses with full support from the staff and creditors while they assess and prepare the businesses for sale, either as a group or individually.
The Administrators want to hear from all interested parties; in the meantime, there will be no break in the delivery of your local newspaper which will still be available from Tuesday morning every week. Rural readers can also expect their local farming newspaper at the usual time each month.
Bear with us in this transition — we’re still dedicated to being the voice of Kaipara, for all of you.
CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09
SITUATIONS VACANT
CLEANER / GENERAL Help – Part Time. $28 per hour. We’re a small manufacturing company in Dargaville looking for a reliable Cleaner to join our team for 6 hours pw, worked over at least 2 days. Duties include general cleaning of office and factory areas. We may also need your support with light picking/packing tasks or basic office assistance, so flexibility is a plus. If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact: kelly.hynd@compassgroup.co.nz.
POSITION AVAILABLE on 900-cow dairy farm in Ruawai. Excellent facilities including a 60-bale rotary cowshed milking once a day. Experience required. Possibly a single person or couple. Would consider a permanent relief milker and a part time position for a couple. Freshly renovated 2 bedroom Portacom with heat pump available.
& DIGGER OPERATORS
Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Fit & Reliable
• Team Player
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing
• Full Car, WTR & Class 2 Licences
Grader – Trim To Heights Levels, Use 2D GPS, Run A Crew On Rehab Work/Patches/Maintenance Grading.
Digger – Water tabling, Culvert Replacement, Drains, Dig Outs, Cut To Level.
On
PUBLIC NOTICES
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, corner Parore and Normanby Streets. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
NORTHERN WAIROA Voice for Life AGM Tuesday 12th August, 7pm at the Dargaville Gospel Hall next to the Firestation. All welcome.
RATES REBATE Application forms available from Citizens Advice, 16 Parenga St. Call us on 09 439 6100 to find out what documents you need, bring them in, and we can help you complete the form.
DEATH NOTICES
Marie Rose
Dearly loved wife of the late Johnny. Most adored and special Mother of Denise, Kathy, Tania, their partners and Grandmother of Nikolas. Beloved sister and sister in law of Rangi & Harata Black (Rotoiti) and extended whanau. A long battle so bravely fought with inner strength and grace. At peace and in comfort now. Loved forever by
