A group of concerned west Kaipara citizens has petitioned the Kaipara District Council on the subject of …
‘Shock’ at landfill reverse decision
An urgent public meeting has been called after three Ngāti Whātua entities involved in the six-year legal fight …
Many people will know of the Northland Community Foundation, thanks to its work with Project Promise, the …
u by Andy Bryenton
Two questions of fairness and equity have come to the fore as councils prepare for a new triennium with the potential for new councillors around the civic table.
The first is the issue of Developer Contribution Funds. Revenues levied on new subdivisions and buildings to ensure that the Kaipara District Council has enough money to fund parks and recreational green spaces.
The current policy on these funds was established by the Smith administration with a review required this year. On the table is the concept of changing the amount of money from developer contributions which can be spent across the district. Right now, only 10 per cent of developer contributions can be spent
outside of a tight radius of where they were raised.
This was cut down from 20 per cent by a vote of mayor Smith’s council, and a change could free up funding for parks in areas with slower growth. Balanced against this is the question of fairness. With Mangawhai growing fast, should subdivisions there partially fund parks and amenities in other parts of Kaipara?
The second question is one of representation. In forthcoming local body elections, landlords who own property
in Kaipara but who live elsewhere will get to vote in both constituencies. This gives additional votes to landowners, and decision-making powers to some people who do not reside in Kaipara.
Property-based voting rights were abolished for national elections in 1893, but the multiple-vote scenario for landlords is a holdover, which persists. Should it be abolished?
Tell us what you think on both of these issues. Email us at info@integrity.nz with your opinions, so elected members know where the public stands. ¢
u
by Andy Bryenton
A group of concerned west Kaipara citizens has petitioned the Kaipara District Council on the subject of the closure of Lake Taharoa to powered watercraft.
The group, headed by spokesperson Libby Jones, addressed mayor Jepson and his colleagues at April’s final council meeting, bringing their concerns to the table about the effects on recreation and tourism which could follow if the boat ramp is disestablished. This might happen to stop the invasive gold clam, a serious aquatic pest, from infesting the lake biome.
“No one can deny that we want the gold clam out of Kai Iwi Lakes,” said Ms Jones. “The lakes are very important recreational lakes for our district. Closing the boat ramp at Lake Taharoa will not stop the gold clam; it’s only a partial mitigation strategy.”
As evidence that the prohibition on powered watercraft will not stop the invasive shellfish, the citizens group pointed to findings from Waikato, where the clam has spread through lakes and rivers through non-powered vessels and through aquatic sports equipment. However, Ms Jones noted that lakes where wash-down protocols were in place had not been infested.
“It’s smart for us to learn the lessons from further south,” she told councillors.
“This is a long-term problem, and Kaipara has the opportunity to set up a longterm solution.”
Her group asked for council intervention if other authorities, including the Northland Regional Council or the government, request the KDC to enforce a boat ban. These include an exemption for locally owned boats that have never been to gold clam infested waters. Importantly, this would cover surf lifesaving inflatable boats used to provide safety for sports events at the lakes. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
As we head into local body elections, one of the biggest issues broached by Kaipara voters is that of a perceived divide in services between the east and west of the district.
To discern which area receives more of the Kaipara District Council’s time and revenue, we have to drill down to the figures of how many projects are being undertaken in each one, how much they cost, and whether these are paid for by developer contributions that must be spent near the new subdivisions that pay for them.
Projects coming directly from council coffers were laid out in detail at last week’s civic briefing for elected members, and they show Mangawhai has 22 active projects with a budget of $11.5 million in 2025. Nearby Kaiwaka has two, with a budget of just over $1 million. Conversely, Dargaville has 18 active projects with a cost of $9.6 million, while Baylys Beach and Glinks Gully on the nearby Ripiro coast have three in total with a half-million dollar price tag, and there’s also provision for $1.3 million at the Kai Iwi Lakes.
Project types cover the town hall demolition and rebuild in Dargaville,
MANGAWHAI
library upgrades in Mangawhai, a new plan for the surf beach precinct on the east coast and new ablution blocks for Lake Taharoa in the west. That gives a total of $12.56 million for east coast projects active right now, and $11.59 million in the west, even if we don’t count the flood stopbank works from Te Kōpuru to Dargaville.
Mangawhai does benefit from strong developer contributions, and a very active business association, but in ink-on-paper expenditure for 2025, it would seem that the east-west divide is more psychological than fiscal. ¢
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u by Natalie Robinson, WRMK Lawyers
This Mother’s Day, as we celebrate the incredible women who nurture and care for us, let’s consider a gift that truly lasts: peace of mind.
Often, we think of wills as the primary way to ensure our wishes are respected later in life. However, what about the here and now? What happens if mum, or any loved one, suddenly can’t make decisions
for themselves? That’s where Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) come in.
Think of an EPA as a safety net, a way for mum to appoint someone she trusts, perhaps you, a sibling, or a close friend, to step in and manage her affairs if she becomes unable to do so herself. There are two main types: one for property and one for personal care and welfare.
The Property EPA deals with financial and property matters. This could involve paying bills, managing investments or making decisions about her home. Mum can decide when this EPA comes into effect. She might choose for it to operate even while she has capacity, perhaps for convenience, and continue if she loses capacity.
Alternatively, she can specify that it only kicks in if she becomes mentally incapacitated.
The Personal Care and Welfare EPA, on the other hand, focusses on mum’s
health, welfare and end-of-life decisions. This could involve making choices about medical treatment or her living arrangements. Importantly, this type of EPA only comes into effect if mum loses the mental capacity to make these decisions herself.
So, how is this ‘activation’ determined? It’s not automatic. For both types of EPAs to be used because of a loss of capacity, a medical professional (like mum’s doctor) or the Family Court needs to formally assess and determine that she lacks the ability to make the relevant decisions. This ensures that mum retains control of her life and choices for as long as possible.
An EPA avoids this stress and ensures that someone mum trusts is making decisions on her behalf.
Setting up an EPA is a straightforward process that involves consulting with a lawyer or legal executive. It’s a conversation worth having, not just for our mums, but for all adults, regardless of age or health.
Without an EPA in place, if mum were to become incapacitated, her loved ones would likely need to go through a potentially lengthy and costly process of applying to the court to have someone appointed as a property manager or welfare guardian.
If you or a family member would like to take this important step towards protecting your future-self and providing invaluable peace of mind, WRMK Lawyers’ experienced legal team will be happy to assist. ¢
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u by Paul Campbell
An urgent public meeting has been called after three Ngāti Whātua entities involved in the six-year legal fight against an Auckland rubbish dump in the Dome Valley agreed to withdraw their opposition to the landfill.
Fight the Tip executive members lead the long-running opposition to the planned tip’s perceived pollution threat to the Kaipara Harbour and says to their “utter shock” representatives of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust, and Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Development Trust have stated that their duty of care as kaitiaki remains firm, despite the decision to end years of costly legal opposition.
“We are calling a meeting for Sunday, May 18 at the Wellsford Community Centre to discuss the betrayal of these groups that have been working together, orchestrated by the Crown by which I mean the judicial system, and the three have no authority for what they are saying,” said FTT executive member Mikaera Miru.
“We want to also have recognised the rāhui applied to this tip proposal six years ago … six years of a huge workload on behalf of the community has been betrayed at a time when we are approaching the situation of not having enough money to continue to seek justice.”
Ngāti Whātua says its decision is “based on the findings of an independent, peerreviewed report, which comprehensively concluded that the proposed stormwater and leachate management systems
are robust and exceed standard industry practices.”
Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust commissioned an independent, peerreviewed report by a leachate expert, who concluded that the proposed stormwater and leachate management systems are robust and exceed standard industry practices.
“Based on the expert findings, we are now confident that both the Kaipara and Hōteo (River) have the necessary environmental safeguards from leachate entering the waterways,” says Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust’s environmental spokesperson, Fiona Kemp. “This recognition lays the foundation for us to move forward. On that basis, we are
and Sue Crockett now prepared to enter discussions over the next two weeks to agree on the detailed conditions.”
Chair of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Tyrone Raumati, says: “We recognise the strong feelings and concerns that the landfill project has generated. We acknowledge our whānau who have marched, spoken out, and stood with us.”
Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Development Trust chair, Margie Tukerangi, says that by not opposing it — does not signal an end to the work. “The story of Kaipara and Hōteo is not over, it is intergenerational and for that reason we remain actively engaged with our whānau to uphold our role as kaitiaki.” ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Many people will know of the Northland Community Foundation, thanks to its work with Project Promise, the cancer treatment centre for Northland, but supporting diverse community projects is also part of its mission.
With support from the Tindall Foundation, and a growing investment from citizens, the NCF has been in action since 2004. This year, the foundation has multiple options to help community efforts.
“The NCF’s funding round opens on May 1 and runs until June 8, and will look a little different this year. The foundation, which has been focussed on growing sustainable long-term funding streams, now has the capacity to offer funding from multiple funds,” says NCF distributions manager Jessie Manney.
u by Andy Bryenton
It has been called the biggest threat to the survival of rural New Zealand towns: carbon forestry planting, which has turned large areas of Kaipara from farmland to pine trees.
As well as cutting into the economically vital agricultural sector for what even the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change identifies as negligible climate results, carbon forests have been labelled a biodiversity own-goal, a fire risk and a form of indulgence, allowing foreign polluters to continue their poor practices.
The first tranche comes from Tindall Foundation Funding, previously the Grassroots Fund, which has been running for 15 years. This fund prioritises initiatives that support equity for young people and their families, with grants of up to $15,000 available.
There’s also contestable funding for smaller grants, from $250–$1,000. The Northland Fund supports the greatest needs in Te Tai Tokerau Northland, while the Northern Wairoa Fund is focussed on the Northern Wairoa community, and
the Community Self-Help Fund supports grassroots community development.
The Northern Wairoa Fund has been established by local people for this region, and you could help it to grow and provide more grants for local community groups. You can contribute with a one-off or regular donation, or by including a gift to the fund in your will.
Give now at northlandcommunity foundation.org.nz/donate or contact Jane Stearns on 021 558 224 or email janes@northlandcommunityfoundation. org.nz to talk about your options. ¢
Now, the government is moving to ban full farm-to-forest conversions on actively farmed land, in a move that has been greeted as long overdue by rural industry advocates. This could have a major impact on Kaipara, one of the areas where a reduced farming population could hit towns like Dargaville, Paparoa and Maungatūroto hard.
“The government is focussed on maintaining strong food and fibre production while supporting sustainable land use. We remain concerned about the effect that farm conversions are having on highly productive land, particularly sheep and beef farms in Northland,” said Agriculture Minister Todd McClay.
To this end, Mr McClay has confirmed that tight restrictions on full farm-to-forest conversions on what is known as LUC1 to LUC 5 productive, and will be retroactively applied from December 4 2024.
“These sensible rules will give certainty to rural communities, while providing clarity for foresters,” Mr McClay says.
Up to 25 per cent of a farm’s productive land can still be forested for carbon credits, in what the government is calling leeway for flexibility and choice. There will also be specific exemptions to the restrictions applied to Māori-owned land to fall in line with Treaty of Waitangi obligations. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The Northland Regional Council is the authority which sets sailing and boating in Kaipara waters, and its navigation safety bylaws are being amended currently, for the first time in nearly a decade.
The proposed changes involve a variety of safety and communications alterations, including the requirement of having two forms of communication on every vessel, expanded parameters for where and when lifejackets must be used, and even updates for mooring design.
Added to the raft of changes proposed for boaties is a new provision codifying when and where it’s safe and legal to enjoy that most Kiwi of summer pastimes, diving and swimming from wharves.
NRC chair Geoff Crawford says the bylaw was originally scheduled for its fiveyearly review in 2022, but the process was delayed while the Minister of Transport considered amendments to Maritime Rules Part 91 the bylaw must align to. With this process out of the way, it’s time to open up the discussion to those who will use boat safety rules personally. It’s notable that the rules regarding boating on the Kai Iwi Lakes are not getting an update. In 2017 they were
thoroughly reviewed, but this time around Mr Crawford indicates that ongoing discussions about closing Lake Taharoa to boats might supersede NRC’s decision-making.
“The Kai Iwi Lakes bylaw is not being reviewed at this time, as other changes are being discussed at a local level with the Taharoa Domain Governance group and the Kaipara District Council looking at issues around power-driven vessels and the risks with gold clam (a serious aquatic pest),” says Mr Crawford.
Citizens can have their say about the new rules by visiting nrc.govt.nz/ bylawreview before the end of May. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The Ōtamatea Repertory Theatre’s next stage production is in rehearsals now, with a 50-strong cast of youngsters taking part in the re-creation of a cinematic classic.
Peter Flower directs the large ensemble, with ages spanning from primary school to secondary, in a junior version of the beloved movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
“The cast are incredible,” says production manager Jan Connell. “Their singing voices are very advanced and their comic timing is spot on. It’s quite an interesting experience working with so many young actors, dancers and singers, they are lively and full of energy and ideas.”
With every member of the cast younger than 17, and every actor who came to auditions getting a part, it’s a major undertaking to match set design and costumes to this ambitious production’s scale. Jan says there’s work underway to make the comic set pieces, which made the 1968 movie a hit, come to life, including a complete rolling model of the famous flying car. Notably, the original resides in New Zealand, in the garage of Sir Peter Jackson.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was written by James Bond creator Ian Fleming, and follows the adventures of eccentric British
inventor Caractacus Potts and his family as they seek to foil the evil schemes of Baron Bomburst, the wicked ruler of the imaginary country of Vulgaria.
The Ōtamatea Repertory Theatre will present a two-week run of the junior version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from July 4 onward, with two weekends of matinees for families to enjoy. In the intervening weeks the large ensemble cast will be working hard to transform the Maungatūroto stage into a whirl of colourful locations to visit by flying car. ¢
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Flair is a solid mid-range fire designed to captivate and comfort your kiwi household along with a generous stove top cooking surface to nourish the family. With her Wagener genes underneath she’s built tough for top performance and to stand the test of time.
u by Andy Bryenton
Winter is on its way, and it’s time to think about ways in which to reinforce
to knock back chills and ills.
Here are some easy ways to incorporate immune system strengthening factors into daily life that don’t cost the earth.
Adapt to a little more sleep. It’s not surprising that the longer nights mean we are predisposed to want to sleep longer. Some animals hibernate all winter long, and while that seems tempting, a slight uptick in hours of rest will help the immune system, as much of our healing happens while in a sleep state. Despite the weather, get out and walk in the
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sunshine when you can. Vitamin D and a bit of exercise are a great immunity boost when sedentary and gloomy days have your system at a low ebb. Between all these easy-to-implement methods, you’ll be better prepared when the cold comes calling, and your immune system can show it the door.
Foods that boost immunity can be found everywhere. Lean meat or fish high in omega-3 cooked with spices like turmeric, garlic and cayenne pepper.
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Veggies like capsicum, beans and fruits high in vitamin C are all winners. Cut back on artificial sweeteners and processed sugars if possible, or replace them with honey in your hot drinks.
Take care of good bacteria. Almost 80 per cent of your immune system lives in your digestive tract, and the front line is made up of beneficial bacteria. You can help these along by eating probiotic foods, such as yoghurt, Japanese miso soup or Korean kimchi to name but a few. Also, don’t fall into a common winter trap and take antibiotics to fight a cold. The common cold is viral, and antibiotics will harm the good bacteria, which are on your side, leaving the virus untouched. If you do have a bacterial infection of the bad kind, your doctor will prescribe the right antibiotic to deal with it, but always consult first.
Swap out energy drinks and coffee for water. Having a morning pick-me-up of the dark-roasted kind is great, but overindulgence can lead to lack of sleep, and excess sugar from artificial drinks is also inadvisable. Water helps out in its own way, not least in promoting lymph production, the fluid, which transports white blood cells and other aspects of the ‘military forces’ of your immune system. Cutting down on late-in-the-day caffeine and sugar boosts also helps. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Small block farmers are less likely to have to implement a freshwater farm plan under new changes announced by the government, and large farms will be able to manage fresh water
complexity and cost.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard claim that the changes they have made to freshwater farm plans will make the system ‘more practical and affordable’.
Ministers have agreed to reduce the number of farms required to have a plan and to take a risk-based approach to certification. Plans will still manage environmental impacts, but without unnecessary red tape.
“We’re recognising existing industry programmes that achieve equivalent environmental outcomes, farmers shouldn’t have to complete multiple plans,” says Mr McClay. “The new system will also act as an alternative to local council rules and consents where appropriate, allowing landowners to meet requirements in a way that suits their farm systems.”
Even before the roll-out of freshwater farm plans was paused last year, in order for fine-tuning of the system to be discussed in Wellington, industry advocates were calling such plans a better alternative to the ‘blunt instrument’ of the RMA.
“It’s never made sense for farmers to be farming by resource consent. Resource
consents are a costly, time-consuming and bureaucratic way to improve farming practice,” said Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper.
“At the same time, caution needs to be exercised in trying to standardise farming too much, as every farm, catchment and community is different. The freshwater farm plan model, introduced by the previous government and amended by the current, is a tool that can replace the need for resource consent. It is a readyto-go standard for farming with huge buy-in from farmers, sector groups, and regional councils.”
“Farm plans are useful tools, but they must be practical and matched to actual environmental risk,” said Andrew Hoggard.
“These changes reflect our shift from a precautionary to a more permissive, riskbased approach, ensuring landowners can use their property more freely, while protecting the environment and their rights,” said Mr McClay.
The Tairāwhiti-Gisborne area has been chosen as the pilot region for the new freshwater farm plan roll-out, which will begin this year. Alterations to rules around freshwater and how it’s used on farms are part of wide-reaching Resource Management Act repeals, replacements
and retooling that has formed a large part of the coalition government’s rural policy platform. ¢
“Beggar me Dog, but I reckin the lef’ hand has no idea wot the rite hand is doing these days.”
Gidday readas, me an’ Boss was just back froma check ofa proppitty fence line, an’ all was lookin’ good, an’ so we waitin’ for cuppatees time atta woolshed wen boss was mutterin’ about things.
His gerlfren’ Sharlene come froma homested wiv tha cuppatees tray, an’ looked like a bitta cake, too. I snuggled in by her feet eh? Usually works.
But Boss went on again ’bout rite and left, an’ wile I was tryin’ to werk that out, Sharlene opined the papa.
“We both are wurried about them groups pullin’ the plug on the big fight ter stop a rubbish dump near the Kaipara Harbour Deah,” she sed, an’ Boss gave a snort.
“Ya tellin me Deah. I bin sending a few dollas ter that Fight the Tip peeple, who have been trying ter stop tons of Auckland rubbish ina landfill near the harbour. They reckin another storm like Gabrielle, witch closed the blimmin Brynderwyn’s fer four months with hills fallin’ over, an’ anuther good flood cood send a rubbish tip inter the harbour.”
Sharlene slipped me a little bita of spunge cake. Slurp … “I now wot ya meen Deah,” she sed. “Last bita rain saw the hills slip again, evin
after an $80 million dolla fixup. Wile sum peeple have pulled the plug ona fight against that Dome Valley rubbish tip, we got another crowd spending millions of dollars to clean up that harbour. Makes no blimmin’ sinse ter me.” She had
her komputa with her, an’ read in her skoolteecher voice:
“Across more than 600,000 hectares in both Northland and Auckland, a 10year $300 million plan invests in projects to restore wetlands, fence off rivers and streams, plant trees and regenerate forest on erosion-prone land. The aim is to protect and restore the Kaipara by halving the sediment washing off the land into the harbour, and build resilience to extreme weather.”
“There ya go Deah,” seda Boss. “Lef’ hand an’ rite hand doin’ opposite stuff. Make ya wunder wear sum peeple’s marbles are.” But, Sharlene read sum more.
“As at March this year nearly three million plants are in the ground this
winter, 959 hectares regenerating into native forest as well as 924km of fencing.” So Boss sed: “Well tell me wot’s goin’ on wen one lot wants to save the blimmin’ Kaipara an’ another lot want to see a pile of rubbish ona side of it. Tell yer wot deah, we gotta pretty good milk price commin’ froma dairy run-off. Lets get behind that Tip Fight crowd. Tha battle not over yet.” Well readas, eye proud ofa Boss. I like a swim ina harbour wen we go campin’ at Pahi. Even an old farm dog like me gotta have his day. Ban tha rubbish an’ save tha harbour. Yeah.
See ya — Billy ¢
u by Amy Fifita
Kaipara Moana Remediation and Horticulture New Zealand have rallied together to support and build resilience for kūmara growers.
“The genesis for this project was understanding the kūmara sector in the area was hit hard by the cyclone, resulting in flooding, so we wanted to give back to the community,” said KMR chief executive Justine Daw.
“The kūmara sector is an important part of the economy in Kaipara, so HortNZ approached us about participating in the Growing Change Project. The project helps environmental and other resilience on land, so we said it would be great to support the kūmara sector here.”
Made possible by the Ministry of the Environment through the Essential Freshwater Fund, efforts and collaborations like these build capacity and capability within the horticulture sector.
“We thank the Ministry of the Environment and ministers of the Crown for their support, because they have funded both KMR and HortNZ’s Growing Change Project.”
Part of the tour involved planting locally sourced native karo shrubs along the Simpson Gardens Ltd railways. While planting himself, owner Warwick Simpson placed 100–200 trees, and with the assistance of KMR and HortNZ, he is having 4,000 trees planted on his land.
“It is a nice collaboration. KMR is trying to work on the soil erosion going into the drains, but for us, it also provides excellent shelter for our seedbeds and paddocks,” said Warwick.
“Having some trees up has benefits, and it has been something I have wanted to do for a while. Getting this collaboration with KMR and HortNZ to make it affordable is huge.”
With KMR funding 50% and HortNZ paying 40% of the funding, landowners only need to pay 10% of their riparian planting — a collaborative investment.
Justine says the expense for landowners is maintaining the planting and ensuring they survive, weed management, pest browsing and fencing activities.
Knowing the battle for healthy waterways is a nationwide one, HortNZ has delivered its Growing Change Project to growers nationwide.
“Anything that we can do to support our growers to ensure they do right by the environment is an excellent focus area,” said HortNZ CEO Kate Scott.
“I love getting out to other regions. It is wonderful to come to Northland and see how well the region has recovered after significant weather events during the last three years.
“We should all look to our Northland whānau as great examples of communities that rally together and come back stronger through adverse events.” ¢
May
For outside of Dargaville events email info@integrity.nz
Hospice Kaipara – Death Cafe Let’s Talk! — #2 Wed 14 May, 5pm–7pm, The Good Life Stores, 98 Victoria St, Dargaville. Eat cake and talk about death and dying in a safe friendly environment. Supported by Hospice Kaipara, no charge to attend. RSVP or enquiries to 09 439 3330, option 4. Lisa: office@hospicekaipara.org. nz, Josie: support@hospicekaipara.org.nz.
Baylys Beach Society — 23 May Fundraising Quiz Night. 56 View Rd, Baylys Beach. Open 6.30pm, $15pp. Contact Tracy 021 883 437 to register your team.
Tangiteroria Burger Night — 23 May at Tangiteroria Community Complex. Open 6pm.
Heartland Services — 27 May Inland Revenue Clinic at Whanau Focus, 61 Victoria St. Bookings essential 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.
Tangiteroria Trivia Night — 31 May at 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.
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.
Bring Balance Group — Mondays 12.30–1.30pm, Time to pause, reflect and set intention. Kaipara Community Centre (side entrance) $10. For more info phone Maureen 021 0231 8008 or see www. bringbalance.co.nz.
Carers of Tamariki Kaipara – Whānau Focus — First Tuesday of every month except January, 10.30, come and make connections with people who are looking after Tamariki. Any enquiries call or text 021 973 871. 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 Floral Art Club — 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.
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. Beginners Fri 9.30am. 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.
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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. JP Service — Every Thursday at the Whanau Focus Office, 12–1pm, walk in only. Call or drop in for enquiries 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 Bruce 09 439 5513.
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. 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.
dargaville@cab.org.nz
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.
Practising Presence — Mondays 6–7pm. Meditation, qi gong and taiji to train being in the present moment, Kaipara Community Centre (side entrance), 38 Hokianga Road, $10. Phone Maureen 021 0231 8008 or see www.bringbalance.co.nz for more info.
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.
Signing Social Group — every Tuesday from 11am to noon at Riverdale Retirement Village Hall, 140 Logan Street. Using NZ Sign Language in a social setting. 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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ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Next concert is the 5th of June 2025, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
KAIPARA GREY Power’s AGM is on Friday 16th May. We are pleased to have Grant McCallum, Northland MP as our guest. As usual the venue is Dargaville Methodist Church complex with the format 1pm AGM then at around 1.30 Grant will speak. There will be a cuppa and biscuits to round up the afternoon. This is a Public Meeting so all are welcome.
TINOPAI POOL Club Annual General Meeting Sunday 18th May 2pm at the Tinopai Hall.
Board Secretary / GM Personal Assistant
Employer: Te Roroa Whatu Ora and Manawhenua Trusts
Location: Tunatahi Office: 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time Karanga ki te hunga kua tau mai, karanga ki te hunga ka piki ake ki ngā taumata o te iwi. Haere mai rā, e te ringa raupā, e te ngākau hihiko, e te hinengaro mārama, whakatata mai ki tēnei tūranga nui whakaharahara i raro i a Te Roroa.
We call to those who are ready, to those rising to serve the aspirations of the iwi. Come forth, you are skilled, driven, and thoughtful one draw near to this important role within Te Roroa.
About Us:
Te Roroa Whatu Ora and Manawhenua Trusts, alongside Te Roroa Commercial Development Company, are dedicated to advancing the wellbeing and aspirations of our iwi. We are seeking a highly organised and professional Board Secretary / GM Personal Assistant to support our governance and executive operations.
About the Role:
This pivotal role provides high-level support to the Chairperson, Board Members, and General Manager across three Te Roroa Boards. You will ensure seamless board processes, maintain compliance with statutory requirements, and contribute to effective governance. The role also involves executive support to the General Manager, managing communications, and coordinating key engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and manage board documentation, including agendas, reports, and legally sound minutes.
• Coordinate board and subcommittee meetings, including scheduling and logistics.
• Provide proactive executive support to the General Manager, including calendar / scheduling management and correspondence.
• Maintain secure document management systems and ensure compliance with organisational policies.
Support Annual General Meetings, board elections, and trustee inductions.
Liaise with trustees, directors, marae representatives, and external stakeholders.
Assist with strategic plan reviews, policy updates, and event coordination.
About You
Essential Skills and Experience:
Minimum 3 years of senior administration or executive support experience.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with office software and cloud-based systems (eg, Google Workspace).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure with discretion and confidentiality.
Desirable:
Understanding of Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, and Iwi governance structures.
Experience in Māori organisations or kaupapa Māori environments.
Knowledge of trustee and corporate governance processes.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic team committed to the growth and success of Te Roroa. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a culturally rich environment that values professionalism, collaboration, and integrity. How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@teroroa.iwi.nz
Applications close at midnight on 25th May 2025. For further information, contact Freda Walker at fredawalker@teroroa.iwi.nz. Apply Now
