A new term begins
u by Andy Bryenton
Unity was the theme as the new Kaipara District Council swore oaths to serve the whole district during their terms in office.
Council CEO Jason Marris invited a standing-room-only crowd to what he described as a “hall steeped in history”; the venue at Matakohe was chosen for its central position in the Kaipara heartland. Before proceedings, a karakia was spoken and a powerful performance from a combined kapa haka group made up of Dargaville High School and Dargaville Intermediate School students brought thunderous applause.
Then it was time for the mayor-elect to swear his oath of office and don his ceremonial red robes. Jonathan Larsen swore to serve diligently as mayor in both English and te reo Māori, before accepting the chains of the mayoralty and proceeding to invite his new council to follow in pledging their promises of service.
Luke Canton, Craig Jepson, Gordon Lambeth, Joesephine Nathan, Mike Schimanski, Denise Rogers, Snow Tane and Rachael Williams ascended to the stage to sign official documents and swear to govern to the very best of their abilities. Applause followed the affirmation of each new councillor, with an impromptu haka welcoming Ms Nathan and Mr Tane to the stage as well.
Mayor Larsen used his address to thank his parents, who were in attendance, and then to set out a clear vision for unity in this triennium.
“As mayor, I hold only one vote out of nine,” he said, deferring to his colleagues on stage beside him. “I would like to
thank you (the voters) for electing such a talented group of councillors this term. They are all dedicated to leading Kaipara forward in a united way.”
Mr Larsen reminded everyone that the oath he and his council had just sworn acknowledged that voting was done by wards, but that each of the new KDC team was there for the whole district. His speech then reiterated the promises he made during his campaign: the regular publication of council expenditure to ensure transparency, a line-by-line examination of council costs to keep rates down, and a continuation of in-house roading progress.
“The Kaipara district is facing a bright future,” he said, noting that an
enabling District Plan, combined with the announcement of a new motorway extension from Auckland, spelt progress. He also took the opportunity to remind the public that prominent parliamentarian Winston Peters had pledged to help with an upgrade for Dargaville’s aerodrome before the last election, and that many successes of the former administration were attributable to a good relationship with Wellington.
The new mayor conducted a brief meeting in which Gordon Lambeth was confirmed as deputy mayor, then ended with a song. He led the crowd in an a capella version of Whakaaria Mai, which had the hall on its feet, followed by the national anthem. ¢
p A new council for Kaipara: Snow Tane, Rachael Williams, Denise Rogers, Joesephine Nathan, mayor Jonathan Larsen, Mike Schimanski, deputy mayor Gordon Lambeth, Craig Jepson and Luke Canton
Fun vibes in the park
Funding Dome Valley dump legal fight
u by Paul Campbell
The three-year Environment Court hearing over the proposed mega landfill in the Dome valley is continuing, with the Fight the Tip movement awaiting what will likely be another interim decision and the saga requiring continuing financial support.
FTT executive member Michelle Carmichael says it’s expected the court will be deciding whether Waste Management has met the requirements of previous court directives to grant consent, before considering final wording around the specific conditions.
“An application to the Court of Appeal by Forest and Bird has broadly meant that effects and conditions regarding loss of streams and rivers also have yet to be considered by the Environment Court.”
In the meantime, tip opposition fundraising has been stepped up with an arts fair underway next weekend at the Masonic Hall, in Warkworth, on November 22 and 23. The fair will showcase paintings, photographs, collages, drawings and prints, as well as three-dimensional work like sculptures, ceramics and carving.
“Funds raised will be used to reimburse our legal team and expert witnesses, who are currently working pro bono in the Environment Court as we continue to oppose Waste Management’s proposed landfill, and also to enable us to participate in any upcoming High Court appeal,” says Michelle.
“The Environment Court hearing was complex and difficult to summarise. Fight the Tip was the integral party arguing many aspects relating to environmental harm, specific conditions of consent,
Landfill Management Plans, compliance conditions, non-compliance history, corporate behaviour and aftercare responsibility. We also enabled cultural witnesses to continue their opposition to the landfill through our legal appeal.
“The hearing also discussed several issues at Waste Management’s (Auckland) Redvale site, which reinforced many of our concerns. While the reasons to oppose a landfill are different in the Redvale or Dome Valley situation, collectively, they highlight systemic issues with how we deal with our waste, and how polluting activities are managed and monitored.” ¢
Seven decades of fun
u by Amy Fifita
Celebrating its 70th jubilee, the Dargaville Kindergarten opened its doors for family and friends to look back on the past seven decades of fond memories and milestones passed.
“The day unfolded just as we hoped — family and friends returning to kindergarten, reconnecting with old friends, reminiscing over photos, and sharing memories,” said head teacher Shirley Mitchell.
Subcommittee members Shayna Rusbridge, Laycee Lord and Courtney Robertson rallied together to make the day possible. Photos, newspaper clippings and old minute books placed throughout the building showcased the 70 years since the kindergarten was established in Dargaville.
“I felt honoured to help create this special moment for our community. Sorting through old photos and documents was a delight, and I’m grateful these taonga were preserved rather than lost.”
Generations gathered together to remember and reminisce about their days in kindergarten. Visitors included Te Riini Van Biene, former head teacher 35 years ago, and Gillian Armitt, regional practice manager, and Northland Kindergarten Association Story author.
“The photos spanning decades clearly show how our practices have evolved, yet the why has never changed.”
Although faces and processes change, Shirley says that child wellbeing, learning and development have always been at the heart of what we do and always will be.
“A big thank you to the event subcommittee and our teaching team for their support and time. We’re also grateful to Webster Family Butchery for generously providing sausages, Kenneth Forbes for cooking them and Sixty8 Cafe and NKA for contributing our beautiful cake.” ¢
p Tip fight art fair organisers Sue Hill (left) and Michelle Carmichael Photo: Roaming Lenz
p Shirley, head teacher, Te Riini, former head teacher and Gillian, Northland Kindergarten Association practice manager, cutting the cake at the 70-year celebration
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Commendation for Ruawai
u by Andy Bryenton
Ruawai College has been commended by national secretary of education Ellen McGregor-Reid for having some of the best attendance records of any school in the country, and is ahead for students achieving university entrance qualifications, too.
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Mayor’s Message
Firstly a sincere thank you for electing me as your new Mayor. I look forward to serving you over the next three years.
Last week, the newly elected Kaipara District Council was officially sworn in at Matakohe War Memorial Hall. It was a proud moment and the beginning of a new chapter for our district. Thank you to everyone who attended to welcome the new Council into their roles.
At that meeting, my appointment of Councillor Gordon Lambeth as Deputy Mayor was noted. This reflects our commitment to balanced leadership, with executive responsibilities shared across the district.
As Mayor I am only one vote out of nine, and need the support and buy-in of the councillors to achieve results for the district. You have elected a highly talented team of councillors who are all committed to the Kaipara and to leading the district forward in a united way – thank you!
This week the new Council will be meeting for two days to share and understand each other’s goals and ambitions, and start to plot our course ahead for the next three years.
I stood for mayor on a platform of unity, managed growth, and fiscal accountability. With the council confirmed, we can begin delivering on those promises.
I’ll be publishing regular, easy-to-read financial updates showing where
money is being spent across Kaipara. This will help ensure fairness and build public confidence in how we allocate resources. As a council we will also be undertaking a line-by-line review of the budget to find further efficiencies to help keep rates down.
We’re also focused on managing growth wisely. The proposed District Plan, once operative, will unlock new opportunities for business and industry in the west and central part of the district, while carefully managing growth pressures in the east.
A key focus will be leveraging the advantages created by the proposed district plan and the recently announced Northern Corridor motorway to capitalise on a unique economic competitive advantage for Kaipara.
Making it cheaper and easier to start businesses in Kaipara will create more jobs, and more vibrant local towns. This will allow local services such as doctors and dentists, and hospitality offerings to be profitably established, and help weekend markets to thrive.
It’s safe to say that the stars are starting to align for Kaipara. Kaipara really is becoming the place to be!
Kaipara District Mayor Jonathan Larsen
Retention of year 13 students is also at 100 per cent at this small regional school. So, what has made the difference and seen Ruawai beat rural education trends?
Principal Aidyn Rasmussen says that it’s all about creating a school culture that makes young people want to attend and engage. He and his faculty have been working hard alongside the students themselves to come up with a distinct identity for the school, and one everyone feels pride in and ownership of.
“It’s not just academia, and not just sports. It’s also very specific as to what ‘good’ looks like,” says Aidyn. “This covers far more than just marks or attendance, and we try to encourage and reward being a good citizen of the school. That goes on out in the community.”
The principal says acknowledgement and support are big parts of making coming to school something young people want to do, above and beyond seeing a path to their future career and success.
Off the farm
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It’s an ethos reflected in a recentlyadopted new motto for Ruawai College — Seek the highest peak. Aidyn says this ties in with the symbolism of nearby Tokatoka, and is all about challenging oneself to do better than one’s previous best.
“The school culture means they want to come to school,” he says.
It’s a seemingly simple concept, which has driven major results. High attendance, academic, sporting and artistic achievement, and pathways to careers in the services and to higher learning are all measurable outcomes. ¢
on your bike
u by Andy Bryenton
A local initiative to help get farmers some recreational time off the land and on the trails has gained major traction in Kaipara.
It’s called Rural Riders, and it began four years ago as a way of breaking down rural isolation, forging friendships and beating stress, as well as fostering a love of cycling and the outdoors. The programme has launched for 2025 in Dargaville, with regular rides happening at 5.30pm every Friday at Harding Park. The cycle trails that wind down the hillside from the top car park are the perfect venue for some informal and engaging twowheeled fun.
“We’ve really gained some traction, most of our locations run events weekly and attract between 10–30 people or more. We receive great feedback from farmers saying how beneficial they find the regular rides,” says Rural Riders instigator Hamish Clausen, who launched the concept while working with Ballance Agri-Nutrients in 2021.
Like the Surfing for Farmers campaign, Rural Riders is all about creating a break from the 24-7 business of running a successful farm. A chance to exercise, socialise and decompress has been shown to have major and impactful
mental health benefits, and the physical benefits of cycling are well documented, too. Participants keep coming back, which speaks to the programme’s effectiveness. Rural Riders comes with major support from Ballance, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Rabobank, Rural Support and Halter, and locally, it’s a project embraced by the cycling experts at Time To, Dargaville’s cycle store. All you need to take part is a mountain bike, and these are the people who can sort you out with one to get you riding. ¢
p Aidyn Rasmussen, Ruawai College principal
p Mountain biking is a therapeutic and fun break from the business of agriculture, say the organisers of the Rural Riders campaign
Killer hornet hunt spreads A legend on stage
u by Paul Campbell
The recently discovered arrival of yellow-legged hornets as a major biosecurity threat in Auckland has sparked a call for countrywide vigilance.
“We’ve had an incredible response from the public so far, with more than 2,800 notifications. We’re asking everyone in New Zealand to keep an eye out,” said Biosecurity New Zealand’s Mike Inglis.
“While detections are currently limited to Auckland’s North Shore, nationwide vigilance gives us confidence these hornets are not elsewhere. We have staff working full-time on the response, including incursion investigators, laboratory staff and people working in the field, engaging with the community, and carrying out surveillance alongside the public’s great efforts to date.”
Up to Monday this week, 10 queen hornets, two workers and seven nests have been successfully located and removed from the Glenfield and Birkdale areas, with 180 traps laid in targeted zones. This included visual inspection
of common nesting areas such as trees, roof eaves, fence lines and other potential habitats.
Mr Inglis says the use of protein traps will increase over the summer months when hornet activity is expected to rise.
With a volatile sting dangerous to humans, the hornets could be devastating to the honey industry. They prey on bee populations and pose a threat to the $400 million in annual honey exports, as well as crop pollination, which, in turn, involves agriculture worth an estimated $5 billion.
The hornets have invaded Europe where they are known as ‘Asian’ hornets, including France, the United Kingdom, and Georgia in the US. Yellow-leg wasp reports can be made at report.mpi.govt. nz or through Biosecurity New Zealand’s exotic pest and disease hotline — 0800 809 966. ¢
from 10 sheds
u by Andy Bryenton
The Dargaville Little Theatre is ready to debut a new, locallywritten and composed musical adventure this week, with an all-youth ensemble cast enthusiastic to present the Lost Legend of Melodia.
Written and directed by Eryn Wilson-Collins and composed by Julianne Parkinson, two of the team who represented New Zealand in Monaco with Out of Mind, this completely new story provides a showcase for local talent.
The story follows Connie, an explorer seeking the mythical, musical land of Melodia. Legends speak of it as a utopia of musical harmony. The truth is not what Connie expects, and there are mysteries to unravel as the story of this mythic land unfolds. With memorable characters, powerful musical energy and an engaging plot, this production meets and exceeds the very high bar set by the DLT’s preceding plays.
“The whole cast and crew have worked exceptionally hard to bring the Lost Legend of Melodia to life,” says Eryn. “It’s a tribute to the level of talent and ability in young people who are part of the little theatre, and their dedication.”
The young cast have put their all into a production, which combines dance choreography, songs, acting
and innovative costume and set design elements. Now they are ready to raise the curtain and delight opening night crowds. This Friday, November 21, is the worldwide debut of the Lost Legend of Melodia, with further dates on November 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. This includes two family-friendly Sunday matinee shows at 3pm.
Get your tickets from the Dargaville Little Theatre’s website, and be the first in the world to see a new production from a team that has been acclaimed as one of the best in New Zealand (and in Monaco, too). The secrets and mysteries of Melodia await. ¢
p What to watch for to battle the yellow-legged hornet
p The young cast of the Lost Legend of Melodia rehearse one of the newly-written songs woven throughout the production
Art for keeps — not passing by
u by Amy Fifita
The Dargaville Baptist Community Church recently showcased local artists with an exhibition that drew crowds of art enthusiasts.
For organiser Miriam Adomea, the day was a moment to gather the artistic talents in the community and to attract art lovers into one space. With many pieces up for sale from young and experienced artists, Miriam was happy with the turnout. Scenic canvases, photography and portraits were on show for people to admire and buy.
“I didn’t know if people would come, but as soon as I opened the door, people came right away,” Miriam said.
Jo Floyd, Debby Wakelam, Sonia Godfrey, Kenisha Godfrey and Thomas Davidson displayed their art at the church. From photography to painted canvases, there was a collection of pieces on exhibition.
“I love art, and to look at art, but I can’t even draw a pin man, so I organised this for artists. When you come to something in passing, it is not as good as seeing it
on a canvas where you can stand there and enjoy it for longer.
“The people who create it put their passion into it, and they all come from the Dargaville Baptist Community Church.
“Sonia takes photos of the sky and calls it sky latte, and her daughter, Kenisha, makes portraits. It is good for Dargaville to see what talents they have.”
A space for people to peruse artwork, share some light refreshments and connect with people with similar interests — the day was a success. ¢
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Accolades for leading students
u by Amy Fifita
High School celebrated its senior students recently at the 2025 senior prizegiving, awarding them with accolades and the next leaders with their roles for next year.
Tennessee Brewer was the leading academic achiever of the year, earning herself dux, and Jade Fox followed as proxime accessit. Kyla Mansell won first place in year 11, and Amy Webb was the top in year 12.
“A massive congratulations to all of our prize winners at the 2025 Senior Prizegiving. Well done to all of our top academic winners,” said principal’s executive assistant Tracy Creighton.
Student leadership united on the day, celebrating the outgoing and incoming role models. As the school year comes to a close, the prizegiving also provided an opportunity to announce the student leaders for the upcoming year.
“Congratulations to the 2026 head prefects, head girl Miah Fraser and head boy Joshua Scheepers, and our deputy head girl Olivia Alcock and deputy-head boy Allistair Martin.”
The outgoing head boy and girl, Felix Le-Mesurier Cowbourne and Maggie Burke, finished their academic years with an address to their peers as they passed on the torch to the next leaders.
“Thank you to Felix and Maggie for their wonderfully inspiring speeches and
CRAIG JEPSON
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Kaipara community for the privilege of serving as your Mayor over the past three years, and for entrusting me with a further three years as Councillor. It has been an honour to represent our district, and together we have built strong foundations for progress.
As outlined by Mayor Jonathan Larsen during his swearing‑in on 12 November, our collective focus must remain on driving Kaipara forward and ensuring opportunity for all citizens across the district. Our priorities include improving our roading network to ensure safer, more reliable connections, maintaining rates affordability for all households, providing clear communication on council expenditure
for their contributions throughout the year. We farewell the graduating year 13 class of 2025 — good luck, don’t be strangers, and go confidently in the directions of your dreams.”
With accolades given and new student leadership set, next year will provide new horizons for students to pursue their goals and grow as people. ¢
to ensure transparency and accountability, and navigating upcoming water reforms with foresight.
The district is well positioned to take advantage of signing new zoning of land in conjunction with the Northern Corridor announcements that will bring a four lane motorway right to our doorstep.
I look forward to serving with dedication and integrity as we embrace the opportunities of the next three years.
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p Artists Debby Wakelam, Kenisha and Sonia Godfrey with exhibition organiser Miriam Adomea
p Dux Tennessee Brewer and proxime accessit Jade Fox celebrated their accolades
Power flows from solar Marine protection expands
u by Andy Bryenton
The ribbon has been cut on the first solar farm owned by Northpower, and hence by its community of network customers.
While the Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangārei celebrated internal combustion power on the roads nearby, a community open day was held on November 8 to inaugurate the $25 million solar project, which saw $5 million go directly into the local economy.
The name of the solar farm is Te Puna Mauri ō Omaru, a title picked by Te Uri o Hau and translated as the energy source of Omaru. The land the panels are built on was for four generations the farm of the Alexander family, and Northpower has continued this tradition in a small way. sheep will graze under the panels as they turn to track the sun, creating power equivalent to the needs of 3,000 homes.
Spanning 20 hectares, the solar farm can produce 16.7 megawatts. This
power potential is just one aspect of a growing Northland-wide renewable energy network, which will also include the forthcoming wind farm at Omamari, major solar developments at Ruakākā and expansions at Ngāwhā for geothermal generation.
It’s part of a plan laid out by industry leaders and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones, at last year’s regional infrastructure and investment summit, held near the Ngāwhā power plant, which will see the north eventually export power to Auckland’s growing data centres and industries. At the same time, power resilience for the north means lower line charges to send power from the hydro dams of the south, and continuity of supply if disasters strike. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
This month new marine protection areas off the east coast of Kaipara take effect, with a big expansion to the Hauraki Gulf’s ecological guardianship approved by the government.
The new rules in the gulf will largely impact recreational anglers sailing out of Mangawhai, one of the busiest harbours in the north. Of particular importance are two designated high-protection areas off the coastlines of Little Barrier island and the Mokohinau Islands. These areas are effectively closed for regular recreational fishing now, along with areas down the coast toward Auckland, including the Noisies, Kawau Bay and an area adjacent to Tiritiri Matangi.
“We understand this is a big change for many in the fishing community, and we’ll be working alongside you as everyone gets familiar with the new boundaries and what they mean,” said Department of Conservation marine operations manager, Kirsty Prior.
“This law is brand new. It will take time for the practical changes to take place, such as updates to electronic chart-plotting systems and installing physical markers.”
“These protections are very important. They will take some pressure off crucial underwater habitats, such as productive reefs and sensitive sea floors. We’re giving space for marine life to thrive, and
over time this will help contribute to a healthier gulf with more fish for everyone.”
While chart and plotter software updates will come through from maritime manufacturers according to their own schedules, and buoys and markers will roll out during the summer period, accurate new maps of the marine protection zones are available at doc.govt. nz/haurakigulfmarinepark.
While DOC says that this initial period will focus on education and not enforcement, patrol craft, drones and telephoto-lens cameras are planned to enforce high protection areas in future. ¢
p Dignitaries at the groundbreaking of the Te Puna Mauri ō Omaru solar farm; officially opened and generating at full capacity as of November 8
p The rugged and beautiful Mokohinau Islands; now the site of a high protection area where most commercial and recreational angling is prohibited
u by Amy Fifita
A bouquet of fun Growing the next generation of farmers
The Company of Giants is bringing its show, A Vaudeville of Flowers, to Kaipara on Saturday, December 6, at the Paparoa War Memorial Hall.
Directed by well-known actor and producer Laurel Devenie, the production promises fun for all ages. Audience members can expect a collection of songs, poetry and mime from assorted garden characters.
“A group of us devised it. It is a wild and wonderful collection of acts celebrating the extraordinary and ordinary in our own backyards,” said spokesperson Jan Fisher.
Featuring puppets, clowns, animals and flowers, the fun production is in town for one night only, and will be performing two shows from 2.30pm–3.30pm and 6.30pm–7.30pm.
“The show has already had three seasons at OneOneSix, and now, it is Kaipara’s turn to experience this exuberant show for all ages. With at least 16 performers, vibrant costumes and live musical accompaniment, it is the perfect outing to usher in the festive season for friends and families alike.”
Goodbye Pork Pie, the show won the Spirit of Fringe at the Fringe Festival last year.
u by Andy Bryenton
The Northland Field Days offers grants to help students achieve their study goals in the field of agricultural knowledge, and the field days committee is seeking applicants now.
Experience shows that young inventors, researchers and entrepreneurs can change farming for the better. It’s these minds that will find solutions to today’s challenges, say Northland Field Days organisers Luciana Schwarz and John Phillips.
“As a charitable trust, one of our prime purposes is to invest in Northland’s agricultural future,” says John, the president of the Northland Field Days committee.
“That future lies with young people, and with a meritocracy built on study and achievement,” says Luciana. “To help break down barriers for young people, we’re proud to offer the Northland Field Days Agricultural Grant, helping to fund higher education for tomorrow’s farming leaders.”
The celebratory show seeks to see the end of 2025 to be an enjoyable performance, including Otium’s Scott Wayne. With some other notable actors like Stuart Devenie from Peter Jackson’s Meet the Feebles and Kelly Johnson from
“A feast to the eyes and ears, full of warm-hearted comedy and as one audience member commented, I shall never look at my flowerbeds in the same light again.”
Tickets are available on Eventfinda. ¢
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The grants are back for 2026, offering a $10,000 pool of funds to be drawn from, with each individual grant accessible up to $2,000. That means five or more students could have their studies supported, at any accredited tertiary institution teaching farming-related disciplines.
“Students can spend these funds on anything from materials to course fees, and the committee hopes that
this boost will prove an incentive to help the recipients make the most of the opportunities in agriculture in Northland,” says Luciana.
The grants are available to any student from Northland registered in a recognised tertiary course that has a focus on farming, forestry or the sciences that support them. Applications are open now. Visit northlandfielddays.co.nz/ supporting-our-community and register your interest. ¢
p Witness The Blue Guy in A Vaudeville of Flowers on stage at the Paparoa War Memorial Hall at the start of December
p Northland Field Days president John Phillips invites students to apply for a grant
u by Amy Fifita
Walking for community Local footballers need your help
Hosted by the Lions Club of Ruawai, the annual Fun Run, Walk or Cycle event returns, providing people with the opportunity to enjoy the Stopbank Trail.
While the fundraiser is a time to enjoy the outdoors and engage in fitness, it is also a celebration of the community’s hard work. The stopbank pathway opened in December 2018, with the help of the Lions under the umbrella of Ruawai Promotions and Development Group and many others.
“With many people involved in making it happen, we are very proud of our stopbank walkway, and we are celebrating having it. Hopefully, one day we will extend the cycle and walkway to Dargaville and Mangawhai,” said secretary Dorothy Simpson.
Set for Saturday, November 29, registration opens at 8am, with the event kicking off at 9am. An annual fundraiser, adults are $10 and children 13 years or under are $5 with a family
pass (two adults and three children) for $25.
Funds are being contributed to the Northland Emergency Services Trust rescue helicopter. With the Lions’ barbecue and members sharing what local clubs do, a raffle, classic vintage cars and picnic blankets laid out, families can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
The Paparoa Motor Camp donated men’s and children’s bicycles for first and second prize, with the Lions providing the helmets. Third prize is 10 swimming or survival lessons donated by Royal NZ Lifesaving instructor Joanne Beckett.
“The event is aimed to be suitable for all ages and capabilities, including wheelchairs. The stopbank is safe away from any vehicle traffic, and the surface is smooth.”
LIONS CLUB OF RUAWAI
Ruawai Fun Run, Walk or Cycle
Ruawai Stopbank Trail - 7.4km (with shorter options available)
Saturday, 29 November 2025
Will be held come wind, rain or shine.
Registrations open at 8.00am
Cycles start at 9.00am Run, Walk/Buggies start at 9.30am
ENTRY FEE:
Adult: $10.00
Children: 13 or under $5.00
Family: 2 Adults + 3 Children $25.00
Event Enquiries Contact - Beverley Pullar ruawai.president@lionsclubs.org.nz
027 300 3580
u by Andy Bryenton
The Mangawhai Football Club play hard when they’re on the pitch facing rivals in the ‘beautiful game’, but their latest challenge requires a hand from the whole community.
“Our greatest sporting story isn’t written in silverware. It’s written in passion, progress, and people. Over the past year, Mangawhai Football Club has transformed from a small community team into a thriving football family,” says club spokesperson Andrew Paul.
The local footballers are one of four teams in the running for the PGG Wrightson Turf Field of Dreams contest, which comes with the top prize of a $20,000 pitch upgrade. To win, sporting teams must gain votes from their local fans and supporters, and the team with the most by November 21 will receive a makeover for their home ground.
To support the MFC, all you need to do is text DREAMS MANGAWHAI to 8833 before 6pm on Friday. Right now, their opposition is the Cheviot Cricket Club,
the Hornby Rugby Football Club and the Pirongia Rugby and Sports Club, meaning that this is a matter of Northland as well as Kaipara and Mangawhai pride.
“The pitch itself is at Mangawhai domain, we would like to acknowledge the continued support and the amazing work done by the Mangawhai Domain Society,” says Andrew. “The domain is a community-owned asset that receives no council funding, and so these grants and opportunities to raise funds are vital.”
This community-based ownership means that the domain is used for all kinds of events and causes, from sporting engagements to a regular hot rod show raising money for surf lifesavers. A $20,000 turf improvement would be very gratefully received.
p The start line at the cycle and walkway in December 2018
p Text MANGAWHAI DREAMS to 8833 before 6pm Friday and give your local football club a chance to win a major field upgrade
Times Gone By
Ruatuna from yesteryear
This family photograph of the Coates family was taken in the late 19th century, when future parliamentarian Joseph Gordon Coates was still a young man. He is the one holding the horse. Gordon, as he was known by, was the second New Zealand-born prime minister to take office. Francis Dillon Bell was the first.
Toxic honey
A report has been received from Waimatenui that several settlers have been poisoned by eating wild honey. No particulars are yet available.
Marlborough Express, June 1 1911
New vicar
The newly-appointed clergyman in charge of the Paparoa parochial district, the Rev ES Wayne, has arrived at Paparoa. The institutional service will be held at Paparoa on Sunday, and other services will also be held at Matakohe and Maungaturoto. St. Mark’s Church, Paparoa, was built in 1876, and the first vicar was appointed in 1880.
New Zealand Herald, September 12 1930
EDITORIAL by Andy Bryenton
Holidays without humbugs
Halloween is over, and Christmas is just around the corner. The spooky holiday began as a way of making light of the dark superstitions of the old world ahead of All Saints Day, or even earlier, as a harvest festival in which the ghosts were Celtic ancestor-spirits. Now, it’s about fun costumes, laughing at the zero-dollar z-grade special effects of horror films and lollies. Tons of lollies.
Holidays change their meaning, and it’s easy for them to slide into commercialised contests over who can rig up the best fairy lights and plastic decorations. With Christmas next on the list, it’s time once again for some people to get the spirit of the season upside-down.
Competitive gift-giving, consumer excess and disposable decorations are not the reason for the season, say a vocal minority among the tinsel. Even people who don’t follow the biblical story of the nativity might see the excesses of Yuletide commercialism as a bit crass and tacky. Instead, many prefer to focus on the holiday as being one for family togetherness and community spirit, as seen in events like the many Kaipara Santa parades, organised for decades for local kids to enjoy. Even revellers
who don’t celebrate Christmas for its spiritual significance might agree that the baby in that apocryphal manger, young Jesus of Nazareth, grew up to say some very wise things. Giving aid to the poor, rejecting greed, bringing healing to the sick, opposing cruelty and telling people to walk a path of charity, peace and love should resonate with even the most determined atheist. Some grinchlike political figures might like to give it a try as well, especially the ones who claim to stand for ‘old-fashioned values’.
As for the presents, the feasts, the decorations and the carols, there’s a way to have your pudding and eat it too. Make this Christmas about your community. Buy things made locally, or from local shops, to support your town. Give what you can to local food banks, give your time to local holiday events, get into the Santa parade with your colleagues or teammates.
Santa used to be a minor saint who fought pirates in Turkey. Now, he’s the mythic embodiment of the spirit of giving back. You don’t have to be religiously inclined to feel it, and this isn’t a 1980s holiday movie special. Still, if you make this a community and family Christmas, you will find that it’s real. ¢
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Ruawai’s Christmas cheer
u by Andy Bryenton
There are famously 12 days of Christmas in the popular carol, but Ruawai is giving the partridge in a pear tree a run for its money this Yuletide season.
The town’s promotions and development group has engineered a festive feast of fun, food and family activities spanning an entire week, with some fresh ways to celebrate the season.
“We had great success and excellent feedback from our Christmas events last year, and we wanted them to be even better for 2025,” says Stephen Wood, who helms the group charged with making the holidays jolly in Ruawai.
The festivities kick off with a Yuletide brain-teaser; a quiz night at the Ruawai Bowling Club on Saturday, December 6. This will be followed by the beginning of a week-long festive letterbox decoration contest, in which local residents are challenged to turn their mailbox into a Christmas-themed display.
On Tuesday, December 9 there will be a kids’ craft afternoon and evening, with lots of things to make and do, starting from 4.30pm, and the following day, December 10, there’s a big community barbecue down at the wharf, setting the scene for a true Kiwi Christmas.
By Friday, December 12 at 6pm everyone had best have built up a hearty appetite again, because the bowling club will once again play host, this time to a full Christmas dinner. With the traditional fare of a festive feast suited best to chilly northern hemisphere nights in
December, a big old-fashioned dinner before the big day is a smart way to have your pudding and eat it too. The hospitality of the bowling club is quite legendary, and for good reason.
A Yule feast will set everyone up for a big day on Saturday, December 13, when Ruawai rolls out its annual parade of floats and fun. Santa Claus will officiate as the parade makes its way through town. Afterwards, the Ruawai Promotions and Development Group has arranged for an afternoon extravaganza to light up the town’s park. It all begins at 11.30am, so plan to bring the family and make a day of it in the riverside sunshine.
You don’t have to take the RP&DG’s word for it. News of the jam-packed schedule has reached the North Pole, and Santa Claus himself has offered hearty praise for his team of holiday helpers in Kaipara.
“I’m so pleased when communities get together to do something nice for Christmas. Seeing that the festive spirit is alive and well does wonders for morale here at the workshop, and all of my helpers are, in a way, working with my authority and blessing,” says Saint Nick.
“One parade, one dinner or one pantomime would be fantastic, but a whole week of fun? The good people of Ruawai have put their whole town on the nice list, officially a twin city with the North Pole this year.”
If you’d like to know more, book in or get involved in the Ruawai festivities, visit ruawaiexperience.org.nz. ¢
p Santa comes to Ruawai for last year’s Christmas parade, with a little help from local firefighters
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Just add water for summer fun
u by Andy Bryenton
In 1968 the world was mad for the space age, and futuristic means of transport were popping up all over; just check any of the
designs from that era’s copies of magazines like Popular Mechanics.
Some, like a flying stand-up helicopter for one, or a nuclearpowered passenger car, never left the test lab. However, a machine designed by the team of Clayton Jacobson II and Laurent Beaudoin would change the way people enjoy lakes, rivers and the ocean. It was the first-ever Sea-Doo, advertised as the ‘jet-powered aqua scooter’.
The ’68 Sea-Doo was powered by a 320cc engine and could hit more than 40 kilometres an hour. While its Bombardier-derived motor was up to the task, the design, taken from the already popular Ski-Doo snowmobile, was not yet perfect. Oddly, the Ski-Doo and the Sea-Doo both predate 1969’s biggest cartoon debut — Scooby Doo, the mysterysolving dog.
Motorsports invites you to come and see the world-beating Sea-Doo range, the ticket to an
By the 1980s, Bombardier was ready to launch a whole new Sea-Doo design, and this time it was a massive hit. As 1997 rolled around, more than half of all personal watercraft sold in the world were Sea-Doo machines. The concept of a sleek, arrowhead-shaped ‘motorcycle for the water’ was intuitive, the powerplants
sourced from Rotax were reliable and provided lots of get-up-and-go, and soon there was even a PlayStation game about racing them.
Today, Sea-Doo offers a range of personal watercraft, which fill a spectrum of roles on the water. There’s the purely recreational Spark, a small and agile craft with a tight turning circle and small
footprint, and the bigger GTI, which adds even more power and stability.
In terms of pure performance, the GTR delivers a supercharged 230 horsepower, with a Rotax powerplant made by the same people who make the motors for competitive aircraft. There’s even a dedicated Wake model for those looking to tow wakeboarders.
Last year, Sea-Doo engineers reinvented the 1.6-litre powerplant at the top of their range, coaxing a massive 325hp out of the threecylinder mill. In race cars, 100hp a cylinder is the holy grail, so on water this was a revelation. Critics sat up and paid attention as the RPX-325 debuted at the Miami International Boat Show, clinching a design award that’s normally the preserve of big boating outboards. However, many people in this part of New Zealand will wish for the FishPro Sport or Trophy under their Christmas tree this year, because exploring the Northland coastline on an angling odyssey is the stuff Kiwi summers are made of. Designed from the hull up with fishing in mind, this is a personal watercraft with lots of clever touches to help land a massive catch.
Northland Motorsports in Dargaville is Northland’s home of Sea-Doo, and the full range of watercraft, accessories, trailers and options is there for you to enjoy. With a pick-up service for aftersales maintenance, you’ll be assured of many exciting adventures, summer after summer. ¢
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adventurous summer
Rescue chopper’s new collaboration
u by Paul Campbell
Northern Rescue has joined forces with Auckland’s rescue services and Westpac as the long-established supporter of rescue helicopter services in the rest of the country, expanding the bank’s sponsorship role into Northland from Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Canterbury.
“Since 2020, Northland and Auckland have worked side-by-side in the air, and now, through Northern Rescue, that collaboration becomes even stronger,” says CEO Ian MacPherson.
“That’s because Northern Rescue has united the operations of the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust and Northland Emergency Services Trust under one organisation, with more than 90 years of combined experience.
“This joint venture brings a new level of capability to emergency air services in the upper North Island. We’re thrilled to welcome Westpac NZ to the Northland team as associate sponsor, and we are grateful for their continued support of emergency air rescue services.
“Our teams will continue to deliver high levels of clinical care and promote equity of access across Northland, particularly in remote regions,” Ian MacPherson says.
“We now have greater reach. The unification of services under Northern Rescue means communities across Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula now benefit from more modern helicopters available across the region, shared expertise and resources and reliable and consistent response times.
“It ensures that wherever and whenever we’re needed in Northland, we’ll be there quickly to provide the care required. In Northland, Northpower and Top Energy have stood alongside the service as inaugural and principal sponsors since 1988. Thanks to Westpac and all our sponsors and supporters, our communities are in even safer hands.”
Westpac joining with Northern Rescue is timely, as the annual chopper appeal is in full swing with a recent $63,000 raised sponsored breakfasts across Northland. The money raised will go towards operational costs of the air ambulance service and the appeal will continue over summer until mid-January. State-of-the-art resuscitation equipment, winches and electronic night vision are essential to many rescue missions costing thousands of dollars to keep on top of requirements.
MoreFM on-air hosts have commented that the wider Northland community continues to impress with their generosity year after year, after a Dargaville breakfast event for morning work commuters. “It shows how important the service is to the people of the Kaipara.” ¢
p Westpac staff recently joined with Northern Rescue in a new collaboration
The gift of two-wheeled fun
u by Andy Bryenton
There are few presents found under the Christmas tree which bring out more joy than a new bike; the only way to top this classic is with a new motorbike.
Getting your youngsters into motocross and off-road riding early means that they have a whole lifetime of trail riding and sporting fun to look forward to. It’s a way to let the kids enjoy the outdoors in a way that has nothing to do with screens and virtual reality, and for many parents, it’s an introduction to a favourite pastime the family can enjoy together.
Getting a grounding in the basics of how to ride safely and with skill is a good way to develop lifelong habits on two wheels, and launch a riding career that might lead anywhere. It could pave the way for podium finishes on the track, but it could equally become a core skill for a future job working on the land. It could become the catalyst for confidence that launches a road bike riding passion, with the mobility, fuel economy, commuting ease and adventurous touring it brings. Everyone starts somewhere, and future champions start with bikes like the classic PW50, still the little learner’s best friend after all these years.
Safety is, of course, paramount, and the PW50 delivers some smart features for mums and dads keen to see their children thrive and develop their riding abilities. With a super-low seat height, light weight
that’s easy to balance, and an automatic two-stroke 50cc engine, this is the bike that started thousands of riding journeys. There’s no chain to tangle with, because the PW50 has a shaft drive set-up, and parents can set a maximum speed for learners using an adjustable throttle.
When it’s time to move up to a bigger bike, such as the Yamaha TT-R50 or its 110cc cousin, then there’s good news about the PW50 and its legendary reliability. Your kids might outgrow little boots and gloves, but there will always be someone else keen to buy a pre-loved peeweesized learner bike for their up-and-coming track star in training.
If you’re looking at putting a little motorcycle under the tree for Christmas, remember that safety is about the complete package. You might want to get those gloves, boots, clothes and a good-
quality helmet sorted, so Santa knows which ones to deliver. After all, it’s pretty certain that any youngster unwrapping their first motorbike is going to want to take it for a spin as soon as possible. ¢
p Looking for a way to get your whole family on two wheels? Little learner bikes like the PW50 are still the place to begin
Kaipara Kōrero
News from Kaipara District Council
New Kaipara District Council sworn in
The new Kaipara District Council was officially sworn in on Wednesday 12 November at the Matakohe War Memorial Town Hall The formal swearing-in ceremony was followed by the inaugural Council meeting, where Gordon Lambeth was appointed Deputy Mayor. Watch the livestream of the event on our website
The new Council also confirmed the meeting dates for the remainder of the year:
• 10am Wednesday 26 November 2025, Tangiteroria Community Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria
• 10am Wednesday 10 December 2025, Kaipara District Council Conference Room, 1C Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
Visit council’s website for the most up-to-date information or call council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a governance advisor
SH12 closure
SH12 north of Baylys Coast Road in Dargaville will have one lane closed from 10 November to early December (7am to 6pm) for road rebuild works More detail is available at nzta.govt.nz.
Rubbish collection changes for Pahi Pahi and Pahi Road residents: your collection day for rubbish (blue bags) and recycling (yellow bags) is changing from Wednesday to Tuesday
The last Wednesday collection took place on Wednesday 12 November. From Tuesday 18 November onwards all collections will occur on Tuesdays
Please make sure that your bags are placed kerbside by 8am on the day of collection to avoid any missed pickups.
Keep an eye on your kids
Maungatūroto playground is currently without a gate due to vandalism. Replacement parts are on the way, so if you’re using the playground, please keep a close eye on tamariki
Super Weekend reminder
One down, one to go! The first of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s planned Super Weekend Brynderwyn closures has now taken place, with the final closure scheduled for 20 to 23 November. These closures allow NZTA to complete final resurfacing Details can be found at nzta govt nz under Projects
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WHAT’S ON?
November
Macular Degeneration Awareness & Education Seminar — Tuesday 18 November at 10.30am, Dargaville Methodist Church, 8 Awakino Road. Essential First Aid Training — 18 Nov, 8.30am–5pm. Dargaville Museum. $30 for Member Organisations, $45 for Non-Member Organisations. For more info admin@volunteeringnorthland.nz or 0800 865 268.
Tangiteroria Burger Night — 21 November @ Tangiteroria Community Complex. Open 6pm. Ruatuna Open Day — 22 November from 10.30am. Free Entry but donations appreciated. Home of Gordon Coates, 231st Prime Minister of NZ, 441 Tinopai Rd, Matakohe Live music, guided tours, heritage and art experts, collection displays.
Inland Revenue Clinic — 25 Nov, Heartland Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria St. Bookings Essential. Ph 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765. Community Night Market & Carboot Sale — Friday 28 November, 4–7pm, Greenways Yard, Edward Street, Dargaville.
Ruawai Fun Run Walk Cycle — 29 Nov @ Ruawai Stopbank Trail. Registration opens at 8am, Cycles start at 9am, Walk Run buggies start 9.30am. Cost Adults $10, 13yrs and under $5, Family 2 adults and 3 children $25. This is a 7.4km trail with shorter options available. Will be held come wind, rain or shine. Contact Beverley Pullar 027 300 3580 ruawai. president@lionsclub.org.nz.
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 Parore St and Normanby St, Monday 4.30pm & Anglican Church hall, 58 Hokianga Rd, Thursday 7.30pm. Top of drive, parking available. More help 0800 229 6757.
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 10.30am, 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 — 55 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.
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 Darts Club — Every Wednesday, 6pm start, at Dargaville Club, 55 Victoria Street.
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 Man Up — every Monday 6.30pm at Te Arohanui Hall, Victoria St. Phone David 021 0849 3670.
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 Plunket Playgroup — 10am–midday. Held every Thursday, 29 Hokianga Rd at the Dargaville Plunket Rooms. Free service, coffee and tea provided. Check our FB page for further details.
Dargaville Public Library — Get Help from a DigiCoach. Mon–Fri 10am–2pm. 1:1 Support. Friendly local trainers. FREE.
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 at the Pono lodge. Tuesday mornings 9.30am. Thursdays evenings 6pm. Mats available, everyone welcomed. Find us on Facebook @stretchyourbodhi. 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. 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 — Thursday 3.45pm–5.30pm Junior Mountainbike Coaching. Contact Sadie 022 453 4475. Friday Ride-day 10am–noon. Social Ride on road and gravel roads. E-bike and analogue welcome. Phone Karen 021 0226 4001. Riding from Dargaville.
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 Golf Club — Twilight Golf every Thursday. Tee off 4–6pm.
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 — Thursdays, 6.30pm–7.30pm at Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. $2 per person. Text Kirsty 021 0818 7902 for more info.
Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly on Wednesdays, 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, Sarah 021 772 822. Tuesdays: Yoga 6pm, Sharon 021 981 135, $15 per session. Wednesdays: Indoor Bowls (fortnightly in summer, weekly in winter) 6pm, Mel 021 772 822; Squash, Donna 021 761 022; Exercise Room, Mel 021 772 822. We ask participants are Complex Members for 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.
TIDE CHART
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Postal Address: PO Box 474, Dargaville Physical Address: 107 River Road, Dargaville
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PUZZLE TIME
65 Pockmark (3)
66 Easy; undemanding (10)
68 Earthquake (6)
69 Higher in rank (6)
71 Seized by legal right (9)
76 Prize winner (6)
77 WWII leader (9)
79 Race official (7)
81 Mineral spring (3)
84 Oyster gem (5)
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Appalled; nauseated (9)
27 Young swan (6)
28 Warmed up (6)
33 Building for plants (10)
35 Long fish (3)
36 Capacity (6)
37 Unit of length (4)
39 Sheltered side (3)
41 Suspended (7)
42 Sully (6)
(6) 60 Make nervous or agitated (7)
61 Circuit (3)
63 Certain (4)
64 Chewed at (6)
85 Scaled-down copies (10)
86 Heating apparatus (5)
87 Doors out (5)
88 Beyond redemption; hopelessly corrupted (6,2,3,4)
89 Fireplace (5) DOWN
2 Steps (6)
3 Margins (5)
5 Golf club (4)
6 Honey source (7)
7 Inaugurate (6)
8 Flinch (5)
9 Small fish (7)
10 Depressed (4)
11 Jewellery item (6)
12 Cut (5)
13 Got away (7)
14 More weighty (7)
18 Extended (10)
23 Offspring (5)
24 Hermit (7)
26 Intuitiveness, awareness (7)
27 Educational institution (7)
29 Citrus hybrid (7)
30 Acid neutraliser (6)
31 Risk (5)
32 Have a tipple (6)
34 Watches (4)
36 Poison (5)
38 Seed covers (5)
40 Frizzy hairstyle (4)
45 Ecstasy (5)
46 Adjudicator (7)
47 Sharpen (4)
48 Saline (anag) (6)
49 Capitulate (5)
50 Paper cover (7)
52 Treat with chlorine (10)
53 Firmness of purpose (7)
54 Anxious (6)
55 In the interval (7)
56 North Britons (5)
57 Witticism (4)
62 Going on (5)
67 Tongs (7)
68 Kitchen appliance (7)
70 Barbarous (7)
72 eg. slug, snail, mussel (7)
73 Root vegetable (6)
74 Give a pasting to (6)
75 Neckwear (6)
76 Genuine (5)
78 Piece of music with repeating refrain (5)
80 Irrigate (5)
82 Secret plan (4)
83 Rip (4)
Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
ACROSS: 1 Apple, 4 Put out of action, 11 Panic, 14 Glare, 15 Bellbottoms, 16 Schedule, 19 Regatta, 20 Agent, 21 Direction, 24 Foolhardy, 26 Autumn, 27 Repaid, 31 Plays, 32 Enticing, 34 Estimation, 38 Leopard, 39 Rapier, 40 Acidic, 41 Omit, 42 Rescuer, 45 Motivation, 50 Groaned, 54 Part, 55 Funnel, 56 Sawyer, 57 Fatigue, 60 Dependence, 61 Burdened, 62 Steel, 65 Clever, 66 Cringe, 67 Sculpture, 72 Anonymous, 73 Ebony, 74 Worried, 79 Mandarin, 80 Intentional, 81 Sides, 82 Lunch, 83 Mark of disgrace, 84 Seeks. DOWN: 2 Pilfer, 3 Larva, 5 User, 6 Obliged, 7 Thorns, 8 Fate, 9 Come into, 10 Nicety, 11 Phenomenal, 12 Nous, 13 Created, 17 Atoll, 18 Permission, 22 Rainy, 23 Talisman, 25 Olympic, 26 Algeria, 28 Fleece, 29 Bikini, 30 Hiding, 33 Idaho, 35 Noted, 36 Brie, 37 Taxi, 42 Rapid, 43 Scruples, 44 Routed, 45 Monochrome, 46 Tell, 47 Visible, 48 Tawdry, 49 Obese, 51 Roar, 52 Aviator, 53 Eluded, 58 Underneath, 59 Cello, 63 Innuendo, 64 Stood, 65 Caramel, 68 Candour, 69 Infirm, 70 Abates, 71 Bedeck, 75 Raise, 76 Anon, 77 Weld, 78 Talc.
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to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.
KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY
Stockist of: • Water tanks • Septic Tanks • Silage Feeders • Water Troughs & Associated Hansen Fittings • Bunker Blocks • Palm Kernel bins • Stone Traps • Alkathene • Concrete & Plastic Culverts • Pavers
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
HOMEGROWN FREE Range Eggs. Large Size. Tray of 20 $15, Dozen $10. Phone Mary 027 439 0388.
TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $95 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 every Sunday at 3pm. Bible study/prayer Wednesday from 4.30pm–7pm, call Moses 021 248 8910. Celebrate Recovery, for hurts, habits and hang-ups Friday 5.30pm–8pm, call George 022 498 5681.
FENCING
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.
GARAGE SALE
GARAGE SALE 9am–12pm, Saturday 22nd November. Household goods. 227 Parore West Rd, Dargaville.
GARAGE SALE – 10 Tui Crescent, Dargaville. Saturday 22nd November 8am–1pm. Everything must go we are downsizing.
NURSERIES & PLANTS
GOT2GO PLANTS New Proteas and leucospermums only $15. Shelter, hedging, landscaping and lots more. Gardens and Aviaries also open to view. Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. Eftpos available. Phone 09 439 5556 or 027 488 3400.
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.
021 290 0442. TRADES & SERVICES
CARPENTER/RENOVATOR specialising in General Repairs & Maintenance, and Kitchen Installs. (30yrs senior experience). Contact Mark 027 603 8323 or info@alteredestates.co.nz.
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.
MARINE PLYWOOD, New Prices 4, 6, 9, 12, 18mm. Scooters Plywood and joinery 09 438 6565. PAINTER PLASTERER can travel. Phone Gary Dixon 021 066 7505.
ROOFING REPAIRS & gutter cleaning. Local to Dargaville area. Phone 021 271 2065.
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.
CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS has 2 AA Meetings Weekly. Monday 4.30pm at the Church, corner Parore and Normanby Streets. Use side entrance. Thursday 7.30pm Anglican Church hall. 58 Hokianga Rd, up driveway. Parking at top. More help Phone 0800 229 6757.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
Closing date for classified advertising for the November 25 2025 edition is Monday, November 24 2025
AGM
Monday, 24th November, 2025 at 1pm. The SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, 36 Victoria St, Dargaville. Enquiries: 09 439 0464
Western Sharks Rugby AGM
Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 7.30pm at the clubrooms, Murdoch Street, Dargaville. Availability for new Committee Members. All members, players and supporters welcome. Paul Sorensen (secretary) westernsharksrugby@gmail.com
Public notice
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
The Dargaville Club Inc of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of a club licence in respect of the premises situated at 53-55 Victoria St Dargaville known as The Dargaville Club
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 1am the following day.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the only publication of this notice.
Public notice (Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Wood Street Ltd of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation - increase licensed area of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 12a Wood St, Mangawhai known as Wood Street Pizzeria
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 10am to 1am.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication of this notice.
Public notice
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Tunatahi Investments Ltd of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off licence in respect of the premises situated at 113 Victoria St, Dargaville known as West Coast Grocer
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery Store
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication of this notice.
AGM
To be held at on Monday 1st December 2025 at 5.30pm. 38 Parore St, Dargaville.
