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p The Friday before Father’s Day is Superman Day at Dargaville Kindergarten, when dads come by to take part in activities and share a big breakfast. A highlight of the day this year was a tug-of-war contest between the dads and the combined might of the children and their teachers; amazingly, the fun competition ended in a draw and lots of laughs all round.

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Te Kōpuru Domain has a new attraction, opened last week; a playground combining activity and imagination.

Major Coastguard win A Dargaville boatie has taken home $225,000 cash in the Coastguard’s Heritage Series Lottery, the biggest prize in the competition.

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on an application by Forest and Bird opposing an Environment Court landfill approval of a Dome Valley mega-dump, seen as a threat to the Kaipara Harbour watershed. Lawyer for Forest and Bird Martin Smith told the hearing last week the dump site meant the loss of 12.2km of streams that could not be mitigated by compensatory measures. Dump applicant Waste Management New Zealand proposed plantings alongside 50–60km of streams in the Hōteo River catchment and beside onsite streams as mitigation, as well as through compensation. Forest and Bird says the landfill did not need to be located over a river to function: “It’s not a hydro dam, it’s not a port.” The court heard the New Zealand

freshwater rules are primarily governed by the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater and the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. Waste Management said it had relied on offsets and compensation to reduce the level of impact to below material harm, and if there was no material harm then the rivers policy did not apply. “We say it’s entirely appropriate to offset and compensate.” Waste Management has also applied for referral to the fast-track process for the Dome Valley at Wayby landfill. If referral is granted, the fast-track process would run

alongside the court process. The appeal was heard by Justices Jillian Mallon, Matthew Palmer and David Collins, who said they were conscious of the need for a reasonably prompt decision. This was reserved. The Fight the Tip movement, which has long fought against the landfill, is anxiously awaiting the outcome after eight years of legal action leading to a first adverse decision from independent commissioners. Hearings have escalated through the Environment Court, the High Court and Court of Appeal, culminating in the August Forest and Bird appeal. ¢

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Friday 11 September, 1:30pm Tangiteroria Community Complex 23 Pukehuia Road

p The Lions of Paparoa were out in force on Daffodil Day collecting money for the popular cause in Paparoa and Maungatūroto. Paired with its Daffodil Day Quiz Night later that day, the team raised a grand total of $3,000 for Cancer Society NZ. Eighty-plus people attended the quiz night, complete with raffles. The Lions are grateful for the sponsors and everyone who contributed.

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p Mangawhai Lions president Tony Black and youth chair, Marlene Dragicevich, were cooking up a storm at the Bunnings Father’s Day Family Night last Thursday. Celebrating all the dads out there doing the best for their children, the Lions and Bunnings Mangawhai partnered up to support their community. “Bunnings is a fantastic supporter of the Mangawhai community,” said Mandy Hebben. “It’s great to be able to directly support a local business that gives back so much to our community.”

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Community flavour baked in

Three steps proposed for park

u by Andy Bryenton

Real Town Pies opened its second location in Kaipara last Monday, expanding from Maungatūroto to Paparoa with a new venue for one of the district’s favourite menus.

Urlich Park plans in Mangawhai came another step closer to fruition last week, as the Kaipara District Council was briefed on a possible three-stage approach to creating a recreational hub for the town.

C u r re n t ow n e r s Celena and Gary Follas h ave c o n s i s te n t ly received praise for their pie recipes, featuring allnatural locally sourced ingredients. They say the only corners cut are the ones which make each pie circular. “We didn’t know just how much our pies meant to people until we started talking about opening another p More FM host Toast with RTP proprietor Celena, local firefighters and well-wishers, as the radio personality downs his tenth pie for a branch,” said Celena. $1,000 prize “Every day we’ve had people coming in to visit, and telling us for using up the leftovers in her roast shop how much they love Real Town Pies.” exploded into a Kaipara phenomenon. To celebrate the opening of the new Local Kaipara District councillor Denise Rogers confirmed that the famous pie cafe, which will offer barista coffee and shop was a “real drawcard” when she a small, select kitchen menu alongside moved to the area, and a favourite place RTP’s award-winning pies, Celena and to grab a snack. Gary came up with a tasty promotion. That vote of confidence has seen the They invited More FM celebrity DJ Toast to new Paparoa location double the amount a one-man pie-eating contest, with $100 of places where the gourmet pies can donated to the local Maungatūroto and be picked up in the Kaipara heartland. Paparoa volunteer firefighters for each For 15 years, the little bakery tucked in morsel he munched. beside the Maungatūroto Four Square has With tag-ins from some willing been the one and only source for the local firefighters, Toast managed to devour delicacies, a site chosen by RTP founders 10 pies, earning a $1,000 donation to Corrina and Garry Cumming when her idea the cause. ¢

Since the last time the subject of the parkland in Moir Street was brought to the attention of the mayor and councillors, research has been undertaken into water and drainage, traffic flows and planning analysis, leading to a prospective vision for the valuable green-field open space. KDC parks asset manager Andrew Mardon proposed a three-phase roll-out of facilities in his briefing to elected members. “To accommodate financial and logistical bottlenecks, the physical development of Urlich Park is envisioned as a multistage project. The exact timeline would be determined as part of the upcoming 2027–2037 Long Term Plan funding deliberations, but it is generally anticipated there would be at least three broad stages,” said Mr Mardon. Phase one would see usable sports fields established on the level section of the park, with vehicle access, parking and toilet facilities to serve them. Phase two would see an upgrade of these ablutions into changing rooms, as well as the installation of hard-

p A speculative design for phase three of Urlich Park, showing a possible future for the open space as a multisport destination

surface sports courts, alongside drainage and irrigation for grassed fields. The final phase would add a parkland area, walking tracks, a possible children’s playground and sports team clubhouse, and aesthetic finishing touches. The briefing to councillors indicated $7.5 million has been included in the current 2027 LTP draft capital expenditure picture. The aim is for this entire sum, and indeed any additional costs for the completion of all three phases, to be funded entirely from financial contributions made by developments in the Mangawhai area. ¢

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The hidden risks of DIY estate planning u by Natalie Robinson, WRMK Lawyers

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Showtime stalwarts recognised

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Evergreen Paparoa Show supporters were acknowledged at the North Kaipara Agricultural Association annual general meeting, where three volunteers were awarded life membership and another a medal of excellence.

Te Kōpuru Domain has a new attraction, opened last week; a playground combining activity and imagination.

The AGM heard the recipients summed up as people who work quietly behind the scenes year after year, helping to make their part of the show something special. “Their efforts may not be always widely seen, but without them an important and much loved part of the show simply wouldn’t happen,” said show secretary Melinda Birt. Melinda was also awarded the Royal Agricultural Society Medal of Excellence recognising long-standing volunteer input, outstanding achievement and excellence. “I was flabbergasted,” she said. Life membership went to Aileen Hames who has been involved with the indoor section of the show for many years. “During Covid when the show could not go ahead, Aileen, along with Elizabeth Metcalfe, coordinated all the schools to share their work and these were judged with the children receiving certificates,” said Melinda. Geoffrey Fergusson was made a life member. He was first involved in the Paparoa Show from 11 years of age when his parents were farming in Matakohe. He has been volunteering at the annual

p Paparoa Show secretary Melinda Birt

event for nearly 60 years — missing just two events. The third awarded life membership was Pete Hames for “making the show happen through sunshine, wind, rain and mud and always with a smile. For many years he has helped the team in setting up the grounds, working tirelessly from dawn to dusk,” said a nominee. “Pete is on numerous committees in Paparoa, and we are very grateful that he shares some of his precious time.” ¢

The new playground replaces an older structure, which was assessed as being unfit for purpose under Playsafe rules, and has been converted to a garden. The new complex features sw i n g s , b a l a n c e beams, platforms and tiny houses, all made p The mayor, councillors, contractors, staff and locals cut the ribbon on a new playground, which was quickly tested and found to be from wood. Some of awesome by the students of Te Kōpuru School the materials were recycled from the old playground to be pretty popular once they’re fruiting the new. and people can enjoy them as part of The playground was opened last the space.” week with waiata from the students Special thanks were offered to of Te Kōpuru School, and a delegation the community for their involvement, from the Kaipara District Council, contractors Downer, which brought the including councillors Snow Tane and project in on time and under budget, Joesephine Nathan, who assisted and to KDC staff who made the mayor Jonathan Larsen in cutting the upgrade possible. ribbon, before taking a turn on the The playground is just one of many swings themselves. recent improvements to the Te Kōpuru “Places like this bring people parkland, with community gardens, a together. They give children somewhere basketball half-court, and even a shipping special to play, and families somewhere container full of sporting equipment, different to spend time together,” said combining with new ablutions and wideMr Larsen. “The fruit trees will take a open fields to create a place for family few years to establish, but I think they’ll time and play. ¢

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With the beginning of spring and some beautiful sunny days arriving, it feels like there’s more energy around the district as well. I do a wide variety of jobs in my role as mayor, and over the past month I’ve spent time talking with businesses, working through some important regional matters, and seeing a few longrunning projects reach key milestones. A good example is the adoption of our new Engineering Standards. I know engineering standards aren’t the sort of thing anyone rushes home to read, but they help shape the roads, pipes and public infrastructure we rely on every day. Getting them right provides clearer expectations and helps make sure the infrastructure built today serves our communities well into the future. Our focus with the Proposed District Plan has been to ensure it is simple and enabling. The same ethic has been used with the Engineering Standards to ensure property owners can innovate and use alternative solutions where effective, rather than being bound by rigid requirements. This makes it easier and cheaper for ratepayers to improve their properties, and ultimately makes Kaipara a more attractive destination for new residents and businesses alike.

conversations. It was great to see local businesses talking directly with people from outside the district and overseas. You never know where those conversations might lead, but every new connection is a chance to put Kaipara on someone’s radar. A special thank you to the Consul General of India in Auckland, Dr Madan Mohan Sethi, for his enthusiasm and support. I look forward to welcoming him back to our district. One of the important jobs on my desk at the moment is finalising the Statement of Expectations for Northland Waters. Together with Councillor Luke Canton, I represent Kaipara on the Shareholders Representative Group, helping make sure our district’s priorities are reflected as the new organisation takes shape to deliver water and wastewater services starting in July 2027. Before I sign off, I have to give a massive congratulations to the Northland Taniwha. What a season they’re having. Retaining the Ranfurly Shield and backing that up with another win has given the whole region something to celebrate. There is a real buzz around Northland rugby again, and long may it continue. All the very best for the next challenge.

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p The mayor and councillors gather ahead of their August meeting; a recent survey highlights the performance of the authority they represent

The KDC conducts a residents’ survey annually to gauge public satisfaction with the core services of the council, spanning everything from roads and parks to faith in good governance and fiscal responsibility. The survey this year quizzed just over 500 people on a range of topics, and returned results largely positive for the incumbent mayor and elected members, as well as for the staff who put their decisions into practice across the entire district. The big numbers show a small increase in public satisfaction across people’s approval for how the KDC manages infrastructure, up from 60% to 62% since last year. The council’s perceived reputation also took a 2% bump, up to 52%, while overall satisfaction, the true bellwether of KDC approval, went from 45% in 2025 to 51% this year. That puts approval back ‘above water’ with a majority, despite a small 1% dip in perceived value for money. This may be due in part to a nationwide cost-of-living crisis vexing the central government, as well as administration on a local level. The high points of KDC performance in the 2026 survey were in overall facilities, rated at 76% positive, and a big boost for the quality of unsealed roads, which, despite being a point of contention with only a 25% positive rating, were still up markedly from 2025 when they were rated at just 16%, and from 2023 when the figure sat at a low 11%. Councillors opine that this is a result of roading being brought in-house. The lows centred on the time the council takes to respond to matters raised with them by community members; both the response time and satisfactory response dropped by 7% and 4% respectively. Public consultation, faith and trust in council leadership and accurate communication

also suffered incrementally in the survey as points to improve on. Breaking the statistics down by demographics, it would seem that Kaipara residents of age 65 and older are happiest with the performance of the Larsen administration in its first year, with a satisfaction rating of 70%. Those between the ages of 18–24 and 25–49 express a lower opinion, with a satisfaction rating of 55%. Across the three wards of Kaipara, Kaiwaka-Mangawhai rates council performance highest on average, scoring a satisfaction rating of 66% for core service delivery, and 49% for perceived value for money out of the rates take. Ōtamatea has the most positive view of the KDC’s image and reputation with 63%. However, the Wairoa Ward has a less positive view of all three metrics, returning 44% for the image and reputation of the council and just 34% for value for money. In a statistic soon to become very pertinent to the new, multi-councilled Northland Waters CCO, two-thirds of Kaipara citizens disagreed with the proposition that water rates were fair and reasonable. These costs will soon be in the purview of a new, governmentmandated entity. However, communication and staff interaction are all up in the polls, with metrics such as ‘understanding customer needs’ and ‘ease of making an enquiry or request’ exceeding an 80% satisfaction rating. Publications like this one remain the most popular way for citizens to keep track of council activities, with community newspapers the number one preferred way that locals keep up to date, as opposed to the 29% who find social media a credible alternative. ¢

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Wind farm gives back

Major Coastguard win

u by Andy Bryenton

August has been a month of giving for the people behind the construction of the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm, rising in the west of Kaipara.

A Dargaville boatie has taken home $225,000 cash in the Coastguard’s Heritage Series Lottery, the biggest prize in the competition.

At the inception of the major engineering and construction project, which nears completion with the assembly of 12 modern wind turbines near Omamari Beach, the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm Community Fund was set up, a gesture of community goodwill by Mercury Energy. “It’s the second year of the fund and we received 63 applications; 14 applications p Financial assistance for a snorkelling open day at Kai Iwi Lakes was just one of 14 local causes given a boost were successful and more than by wind farm generosity $30,000 has been distributed to them,” said Kaiwaikawe spokesperson subsidised outings for the Dargaville Andrew Young. Friendship Club, bought fuel for the This yearly disbursement has provided Dargaville Vintage Car Club, and helped ePro8 science and engineering equipment send the Dargaville Girls’ Brigade on for Dargaville Primary School, renovation camping adventures. materials for the Dargaville Lions Club, a There was also major support from new defibrillator for the Kaipara Heritage Kaiwaikawe for an outboard motor safety Machinery Club, and travel assistance for programme delivered by the Whākato te this year’s Moana Vibes event, coming Kākano Trust, and funding for the very in October. popular Experiencing Marine Reserves Make A Friend Playgroup received community snorkelling day at Kai new toys and lighting, Aranga School Iwi Lakes. got assistance in establishing a pātaka The Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm kai, Kaihū Valley School was given 11 Community Fund is planned to continue bicycles for students, and Marmaranui delivering similar disbursements every Playcentre received science and sand- year, with the specific purpose of play equipment. The fund helped the supporting west Kaipara clubs and Dargaville Menz Shed pay their rent, societies, schools and trusts. ¢

For Mark of Dargaville, the phone call confirming a major win in Coastguard’s Heritage Series Lottery initially sounded too good to be true. “I didn’t believe it at first, but then thought ‘how would anyone else know I’d bought a ticket?’” said Mark, recalling the moment he found out his ticket had p Coastguard’s big lottery was won by a Kaipara boatie, but the real winners from this fundraising push are the volunteers, like these been drawn. folks from Mangawhai, who keep the sea lanes safe The local winner had to make a choice between five draws and says he tries to buy a ticket tantalising options, each valued at whenever he can. $250,000. These included an Antarctic He says it’s for a great cause. One that cruise package, a VW campervan, a hits close to home for a dedicated boatie, Haines Hunter boat, gold bullion or a who has always owned a boat and has private yacht charter. Alternatively, been a Coastguard member for years. there was the option to take $225,000 The Coastguard was a winner, too, with in cash. After weighing up the options, lottery funds going toward the good work Mark narrowed the decision down to two that Coastguard crews put in to keep contenders: the gold bullion or the cash. Kiwi sailors safe around our extensive In the end, the flexibility of cash won out. coastline. Every ticket sold helps fund “I told my family, and they were very equipment and training. happy for me.” Coastguard’s next lottery is live now, With the money now his, Mark is so grab a ticket at coastguard.nz/lottery, planning a family trip to Rarotonga. Mark and perhaps Kaipara will continue its isn’t a stranger to Coastguard’s lottery winning streak. ¢

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Overhaul of homekill rules

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Feedback is being sought from the public on a change to the rules about homekill meat, and who can legally purchase the products of qualified homekill providers.

Noble Fight System’s Eddie Jensen realised Mangawhai needed school holiday programmes, and, instead of complaining — he took action.

Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard said that it’s time for a look at the laws surrounding homekill. It’s a popular choice in rural New Zealand but comes with restrictive caveats. Right now, you can buy a live beast from a farmer with the intention to process it for the freezer, but you must also prove you have cared for the animal for 28 days prior to the operator’s visit. p The government is looking for input on plans to make homekill meat more accessible “These rules haven’t been looked at in 20 years. The way we slaughter or processing provider is used, live, farm and share food has changed, that provider must still be listed with the and the rules need to catch up,” said Ministry for Primary Industries. Mr Hoggard. “Hunters also want to give meat to “This is about removing rules that no their local foodbank, but many are not longer make sense. Homekill can currently sure whether they are allowed to. We only be eaten by the animal owner, their should not have unclear rules getting in family or household, and farm employees. the way of that,” says Mr Hoggard. With the cost of living still biting, people Visit mpi.govt.nz/consultations/ are looking at what else is on offer.” options-for-homekill-and-recreationalThere are no proposed changes to catch before October 8 to have your requirements for providers, or to the say on proposed changes to the rules, ban regarding on-selling homekill or which may unlock a healthier, less costly recreationally hunted meat. Where a resource for rural families. ¢

A father of young children himself, Eddie carried out a trial run and pilot programme with children he knew, and the holiday activity became a highlight for many youth and parents alike. “Everything we do is focussed on our members and what they need, and that was a school holiday programme. We do stuff I did as a kid. The children just want to play, and they feel safe and seen because of how we manage our interaction with each other,” said Eddie. With sports, crafts, a trampoline, gardening, cooking and other activities, youth enjoy a structured programme with times for flexibility. “Kickboxing is an important part of it because we establish boundaries to do it safely and respectfully. It is a privilege and an honour to have a relationship with these children, and the responsibility inspires me.” With ongoing improvements, Eddie is reaching out to the community to help with funding administration. He is also setting up a charitable trust to work alongside the business. “Local businesses and private donors are currently funding this. We are asking

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for people, who can afford it, to pay $250 for the full week, $150 for those needing the subsidy, and if you can’t afford that — talk to me and we can arrange something.” Eddie says he appreciates the incredible support from the community so far. To pledge money for children wanting to do the week-long programme, contact Eddie on 022 089 0827. ¢

Building community ties u by Andy Bryenton

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Times Gone By

When a family in the rural west Kaipara needed help to keep their home safe and connected recently, it only took a few calls to rally a combined community response. George Ashby of Mercury Energy says a call from the people at Whakamana Tāngata alerted him to a family in need. With their mother passed away, a group of siblings were trying hard to restore the old family homestead to a state where it could support a new generation, but the cost of extensive repairs was a major hurdle. “It came across my desk, and came to my attention, so I p Building, electrical and housing professionals met to help out a west Kaipara family last week decided to do whatever I could. I reached out to local professionals and roof repairs, and there’s only a single funding providers I knew through my work, functioning power outlet. and asked to bring them all together,” While the address, and the name of says George. the family who own this property and have On a spring morning, outside a small suffered hardship has been kept private, rural property just south of Dargaville, the gratitude and positivity this gesture they assembled. People from Whakamana of community solidarity has evoked are Tāngata, Te Roroa, Mercury, builders, very real. electricians from C&C Contract Electrical, Anyone struggling with big repair costs and representatives of Te Pouahi, an that could jeopardise the safety or utility agency currently building 14 new houses of their home is advised to get in touch in Kaipara. The plan they have made to with Kaipara Budgeting. Help exists, and help these young folks is transformative. you may find that it’s easier to access Currently, their home is in need of than you think. ¢

Time out at Aranga A group of Dalmatian gumdiggers was photographed at Benjamin Williams’ store in Aranga for the Auckland Weekly News in February 1904. The photographer wrote of his journey: ‘A bend in the road brought into view a number of huts which, on nearer acquaintance, proved to be a large camp of Austrian gumdiggers. This is Aranga, and at the back of the store close on one hundred diggers are actively engaged at their calling. Mr. Williams informed me that by combination these aliens have drained a swamp exceeding 1,000 acres, and now are busy reaping the reward of their energy. The flash of spade and glint of spear strike the eye in every direction.’ New Zealand Herald, March 26 1904 Image credit: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections

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The fate of Mititai historic church Is the community aware that the beautiful wee church in Mititai has had its wings clipped, ready to be listed to sell, with no apparent right of reply for the congregation? Parishioners turned up to use the church, and the locks had been changed. How has this been allowed to happen, and how can the parish think of selling this icon? Where is the community meeting to discuss the ‘decree absolute’ that has been foisted on the community without consent or prior knowledge. A once-derelict building resting on the opposite shore of the Northern Wairoa River in Aratapu, it was ferried across the river in 1921 to Mititai at the expense of the community, to rest on land donated by the community. The cost to ferry it across the river and haul it up the hill to its present site was paid for by local community members. For the past 105 years, it has stood on donated land, been cared for with donated funds and free toil by the community that it serves. The local community has covered all costs for the building, including repairs, maintenance and running repairs. One family has had four generations of weddings in her. Well, the fourthgeneration would, if that church had not been unceremoniously barred and locks changed. Now, the faithful flock are told that it will be sold — for all intents and purposes to cover costs at the main

parish in Dargaville. How can it be sold from under the community’s feet? Is this possible, and why has the community not been consulted? This beauty is listed as a historic building, and can be seen as a familiar focal point from the river. How is the Anglican Diocese able to unilaterally decide to sell what has been provided by, looked after and maintained by the Mititai community. Surely, the district should have some say and input into this decision. Why has the community not been consulted at large? Community is important, our history is important, how is the church able to just sell it up from around the parishioners’ and the local community’s feet? A concerned parishioner (name supplied but withheld by request)

p Concerns in west Kaipara regarding the possible sale of the Mititai historic church have prompted a response from the Anglican Church’s leadership in Auckland

Response from the Anglican Diocese The Anglican Diocese of Auckland was approached for comment, as the appropriate authority with jurisdiction over the church. They provided this official response: Thank you for your interest regarding this matter. Our churches in the north are undergoing a season of change. Our focus is on sustaining mission and ministry in the Kaipara district.

Diocesan Council, the governing body of the Auckland Diocese, has responded to a parish request to sell the Mititai church, and this has also been supported by the General Trust Board, which holds title for all church properties on our behalf. We are exploring ways of sharing resources across the region and making wise use of assets and the resources of people in ministry to support one another. A special meeting of the parish

was held in mid-August, where they agreed to investigate a merger between neighbouring parishes. We remain in communication with the parish on the matter. [Editor’s note — the parish, in this context, is differentiated from the congregation, in that the parish refers to local church leadership while the congregation is the term broadly used for church attendees.]

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Dementia Care in Focus It stole my mum u by Liz Clark

In 2013, a thief called vascular dementia crept silently and slowly into my late mum’s life and started to steal her away piece by piece — year by year. I was in the doctor’s consulting room with her when the doctor told her that it was possible she could have Alzheimer’s and would need a cognitive assessment — despite her being a fiercely independent, accomplished woman. The irony, in that initial diagnosis, was that mum had been a chaplain ministering to people with dementia at a North Shore rest care facility twice a week. Now it was her turn — so she said to me in the car on the way back home. For a while she was OK. She could still drive, take care of herself and manage her finances. With the help of her lawyer, the family got together, and with mum’s decision-making to the fore — she decided who was going to be her enduring and medical care powers of attorney. The latter fell on my shoulders to make decisions on her behalf, and one that would be the hardest of all.

In February 2014, one fine morning mum came down in her car and asked me to drive her to Glinks Gully for what she said would be the last time she would ever see it. She had spent a lot of time

there as a little girl in the 1930s with her parents. So I drove her out there, and she took off her shoes and walked for a long time. She needed that time to get her head around what is a fatal brain disease — there is no cure — just a downhill slide. Upon researching dementia, I discovered there were over 100 forms that could afflict people of any age — it’s not one that solely affects seniors. In mum’s case, her dementia was the result of type two diabetes — it’s something to watch out for. My family, as a whole, made the decision to keep mum in her own home. As the dementia progressed, I watched mum go from someone who could make her own decisions to being dependent on others. It’s a horrible, slow and painful process to witness. In the end, it was

heart failure that took mum to Jesus, but the dementia didn’t help. Visit alzheimers.org.nz for more information and support. ¢

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routines, interests, likes, dislikes and what brings them comfort. This helps us provide care that feels personal, familiar and meaningful. Life at Norfolk Court is not only about care. It is also about connection, purpose and enjoying each day. Residents are encouraged to take part in activities such as music, games, gardening, walks, van outings, reminiscence and simple everyday tasks that help create a sense of belonging. We have also continued to improve our environment for residents and

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Dementia is already part of life for many whānau across New Zealand, with around 83,000 people living with the diagnosis of dementia, and that number is rising. In rural Northland communities, it brings extra challenges, including distance to specialist services and support, limited public transport and the complexity of rural living. For farming and lifestyle block families this often means addressing issues of safety with machinery and firearms, sorting finances and creating a succession plan. Dementia isn’t a normal part of ageing, but an umbrella term for conditions affecting memory, thinking and daily life. Early signs can be subtle, such as repeating questions, losing confidence with familiar tasks, or seeming unlike themselves. Early assessment helps people plan ahead and stay independent longer. How we interact with people living with dementia matters as does the language we use. People living with dementia need support, respect and assistance from those around them. Caring for someone with dementia can be exhausting and isolating.

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Make it your dream home Solutions for heritage houses u by Amy Fifita

For some, their dream home isn’t about the latest and trendiest designs; it’s all about the character that represents what was. So, how do you renovate a Victorian-era home and still have comfort? decoration, but it is not without wear There is a certain charm about and tear. old houses that makes them feel majestic. Yet, as much character Fretwork needing a fresh coat of paint needs to be treated with care. as they bring, it can be difficult While sandblasting sounds like a quick to decide how to renovate them. With modern houses tending and easy trick, to protect the wooden detail, using a gentle chemical peeler, to opt for glazed glass for their infrared heat guns and hand scraping energy efficiency and insulation is a preferred method. benefits, older homes tend Minor cracks and rot spots can to struggle. be scraped out and filled with The answer? Triple glazing. architectural epoxy wood fillers. If it Triple glazing can take the preis completely rotten or broken, the existing stained glass from p Victorian homes can keep all the old-world character and still remaining sections can be used as your 1840s–1900s home and keep up to date with modern comforts a template for a master carpenter or encapsulate it within two layers of modern glass. The result is well-insulated, A floor drum and edging sander, timber yard to cut out. To avoid the struggles of welding castwith all the benefits of double glazing sandpaper sheets and discs, and some and the beauty and colour of the existing varnish can revive the wooden floors in iron lacework, using modern cold-metal glass art. no time. If you are lifting carpet, then a epoxies and mechanical brackets can When people think of Victorian homes, hammer and a screwdriver will be part help fix cracks. For protection, coat the many think of old, polished kauri floors, of the efforts towards reviving kauri or metal with a zinc-rich primer to inhibit rust and use a quality enamel paint to but the modern reality is sloping floors rimu floorboards. One feature that stands out for many seal it over. Often, renovations require and wobbly boards. There is a solution to that. Restoring hardwood floors not of these homes is the ornate filigree on getting out a drop cloth and ladder only keeps their beauty, but is also the exterior and interior of the home. and freshening up the paintwork. The delicate lace-like trim may sit as Fortunately, for those wanting to stay affordable.

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Make it your dream home Creating a rural lifestyle u by Paul Campbell

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Make it your dream home Logging into a new future u by Paul Campbell

Imagination is a human blessing. Building a structure — from a shed to a home to a multi-purpose building — can feature interlocking wood themes, inspired by the log cabin of pioneer days. There are log-themed buildings around New Zealand, so it might be worth a closer look if a new structure is being planned. Like any building, there are regulations involved, and constructing a log cabin ranges from small, consent-free, do-it-yourself backyard sleepouts to much more ambitious large homes. With our building codes, weather variations, and strict council rules, research is p Logs make attractive buildings going to be key — as is the budget, timeframe and skill level. free-standing a metre from your boundary Under the NZ Building Act, you can line or any existing structure. Moreover, legally build a cabin between 10m² it’s a shed — no plumbing allowed, as that and 30m² without a building consent. needs a building consent to start with. You’ll need to take into account height Should your imagination extend further, restrictions: a single storey, the floor up to several building companies specialise in a maximum one metre above the ground, log constructions in New Zealand, and and a roof height no more than 3.5m from it’s usually a case of a Google search the floor. You need to use light materials, for answers. including framing, thin interlocking logs, A standard cabin might run to a and a metal roof. Heavy, full-diameter logs budget-friendly $15,000–$35,000 in are not good, and the cabin needs to be New Zealand, while a livable cabin will

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In 1926, forestry was a hard profession for tough workers, who wielded big two-man saws to manually topple tall timber. In Germany, one man saw the possibility of making life easier for foresters, and making the industry more modern and productive. He was Andreas Stihl, born in Switzerland but raised in Germany. He was a veteran of the first world war, injured in battle, who had retrained in engineering after the war’s end. His first foray into design came with a device to pre-fire steam boilers, cutting down on the time it took to get these big machines up to power. As steam was a major motive power for the timber milling industry, it’s likely that his research brought him into contact with saws and

lumberjacks. In 1926, the same year as his steam-engine company was active, he invented the ‘cutoff chain-saw’, but it wasn’t powered by steam, or even petrol. Leapfrogging technology by 80 years, Stihl’s first saw was electric. However, unlike the compact batteries and motors of the present era, electrical components of the 1920s were heavy and large. It took two people to run the big Stihl saw, but it nevertheless provided a big advantage over muscle power alone. By 1929 Andreas had developed a small, light petrol engine for his second attempt, the ‘tree felling machine’. In the

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Mahuru September Check our website for most up to date information.

News from Kaipara District Council

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Spot the odd one out

Stormwater improvements across the district

Wet wipes, rags, sanitary items, kids’ toys, clothing, even goldﬁsh have all turned up where they shouldn’t: in our wastewater systems.

Hokianga Road and Victoria Street

These items don’t break down like the three Ps – poo, pee, and (toilet) paper. Instead, they can block pipes, damage pumps, create messy overﬂows, and cost ratepayers’ money to ﬁx.

Stormwater improvements are underway in Dargaville, with work kicking oﬀ on Hokianga Road this week to replace stormwater pipeline, before crews move on to Victoria Street to replace stormwater pipeline there.

The good news? We can all help stop it. Please only ﬂush the three Ps: pee, poo and (toilet) paper.

During these works there will be pedestrian and traﬃc management in place – please follow the directions of crews on site.

Everything else – wipes, sanitary products, rags, toys, clothing, goldﬁsh and other surprises – belongs in the bin.

It’s estimated that work at both these sites will be ﬁnished by 3 October.

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The next stage of the Pahi toilets project is set to kick oﬀ, with a new wastewater treatment system being installed to support the upgraded facilities.

Stormwater renewal works will begin across six Dargaville streets from 14 September, with crews replacing sections of ageing stormwater pipework at Portland Terrace, Ranfurly Street, Parore Street, Second Avenue, McKay Crescent and Onslow Street.

The new wastewater treatment system will move wastewater treatment further away from the harbour, helping to protect the local environment while supporting reliable public facilities for residents and visitors. Work is scheduled to begin this week and ﬁnish by the end of September and will be carried out by Maungatūroto-based contractor Waterﬂow.

Have your say - bylaw review As part of the Consolidated General Bylaw review, we’re proposing changes to: - Part 4 (Nuisances) [TJ1.1] - Part 6 (Traﬃc) - Part 7 (Solid Waste). To ﬁnd out about the proposed changes and to have your say, visit kaipara.govt.nz/haveyoursay before 30 September.

Calling all spare blankets Have an old blanket, towel or flat sheet that’s no longer needed? Our animal management team would love to give it a second life. We’re looking for donations of clean blankets, sheets and towels to help keep the dogs in our care warm, comfortable and dry. Unfortunately, we can’t accept pillows, duvet inners (or anything fluffy and irresistibly fun to shred), fitted sheets or hand towels. Donations can be dropped off at our Dargaville or Mangawhai offices or libraries.

Work is expected to be completed by 23 November. Olsen Ave Stormwater improvement works will begin on Olsen Avenue, Mangawhai Heads, on Monday 7 September. Crews will be installing new stormwater pipes and infrastructure along the northern side of Olsen Avenue. During these works there will be temporary traﬃc and pedestrian management in place. Please follow the directions of crews on site. Works are expected to be completed by early December, weather permitting.

Te Kōpuru playground opening Have you checked out Te Kōpuru’s new nature-inspired playground yet? There’s heaps for the kids including swings, a wobble bridge, stepping and balance logs, and a whare-shaped hut and tunnel. There’s also lots of new fruit trees and two vegetable planter boxes have been installed for the community to use.

Upcoming council meetings Long Term Plan Brieﬁng, 10am Wednesday 9 September, Tangiteroria Community Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria Remuneration and Development Committee, 10am Thursday 17 September, KDC Conference Room, 1C Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Council Meeting, 10am Wednesday 30 September, Tangiteroria Community Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria Awards and Grants Committee, 10am Tuesday 6 October, KDC Conference Room, 1C Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Council Brieﬁng, 10am Thursday 8 October, KDC Conference Room, 1C Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information or call council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a governance advisor.

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On the roads: The latest update on roading maintenance across the district Each month we share a snapshot of the work happening to keep Kaipara moving. From repairing potholes and grading gravel roads to clearing drains and responding to storm damage, here’s what our crews did to keep us connected across the district between 15 July and 15 August. Good progress was made with the preseal repairs needed before this year’s reseal programme can begin. So far, of the 265,000m2 of roading area requiring preseal repairs, 100,000m2 has been completed, and those sections of road are now primed and ready for sealing from late-September.

68m stormwater culverts installed

dangerous trees removed

133 signs reinstated

Investigations and designs for this year’s rehabilitation sites are progressing, and work on Paparoa Oakleigh Road – the ﬁrst rehabilitation site – is well underway. The team has also been focused on ﬁnalising the unsealed road network renewal programme, looking at which of our unsealed roads need resurfacing, alongside routine maintenance including grading, spot metalling and repairing potholes.

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culvert ends cleared

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Paparoa Oakleigh Road closure

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New Engineering Standards adopted At the August council meeting, elected members adopted new Engineering Standards - designed to be more ﬂexible, facilitate growth and better align to the District Plan. A ﬁnal copy of the new standards will be available on our website soon at kaipara.govt.nz/engineering-standards

Water supply compliance Great news! Our drinking water supplies have achieved 100% compliance with all applicable drinking water quality requirements for the 2025/2026 reporting year. The achievement reﬂects ongoing investment in water infrastructure, treatment, and monitoring across the district.

Work continues on Paparoa Oakleigh Road where there is currently a full 24-hour closure in place between 3208 and 3065 Paparoa Oakleigh Road, while roading crews to complete the next stage of rehabilitation and stabilisation works. It’s expected the road will reopen by 23 September. Keep an eye on the Antenno app for updates.

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September

Dying Matters Week — Wed 9 Sep 10am–2pm. Open Day at Hospice Kaipara. 77 Awakino Rd, Dargaville. Shaping Your Legacy. New Residents Welcome Event — Thurs 10 Sep at Lighthouse Function Centre 10am–noon. A warm welcome to those recently moved (within last 3–4years) to Dargaville and surrounds. Meet other new residents and community organisations. Following the event, visit the Dargaville Museum at a special discounted rate. This is a morning event. Contact Sue 027 241 6380 suec@dcdb.nz. Dying Matters Week — Sun 13 Sep 1.30pm–3.30pm. Death Cafe, Dargaville, held at Good Life Shop, 98 Victoria St. Family Court Navigator — Tue 15 Sep 10am–2pm Josephine provides support and guidance to help individuals understand and prepare for Family Court processes. Kia Roha — Thu 17 Sep 9am–1.30pm Free hearing checks and subsidised equipment options. Meet lovely Dani from Your Way Kia Roha. Nga Kaihoe O Te Ao Hou — Fri 18 Sep @ 1pm. Takiwira Boat Ramp. Waka launch – Te Wairoa. Kahoe whanau and supporters are all welcome. Join us as we bring Te Wairoa back to its people for the weekend. Nga Kaihoe O Te Ao Hou — Sat 19 Sep @ 8.30am. Takiwira Boat Ramp. New waka launch!! Kahoe whanau and supporters are all welcome. Inland Revenue Clinic — Tue 29 Sep Heartland Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria St. Bookings Essential. 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

November

Pouto School Trail Ride — 7 Nov at 9am. Avery Rd, Pouto. Spectacular West Coast Scenery. Supporting our school and our tamariki. See Facebook for more information.

Markets

Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am– noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall). Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Saturdays 9am–noon. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa. Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am–noon at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.

Clubs/Organisations

1st Dargaville Girls’ Brigade — Register online now for after school. Terms 2 & 3, Thursdays from 3pm–5pm. Girls aged 5–18. Contact 021 263 7446. 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls 13–18 years. 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. AMRAP Boxfit — Saturdays 7am–8am @ Selwyn Park School Hall. $10. If you have your own gloves and wraps please bring them with you. Ph: 022 424 6685, email: amrapboxing@gmail.com. Blind Low Vision Support Group — 10.30am last Monday of month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info. Chess Club — Wednesdays 6.30pm Dargaville, gold coin donation. Phone Stephen 09 439 8819.

Circus Kumarani All Ages Circus Class — Learn some circus, casual or full term. 15 Onslow St, Dargaville, Tuesdays 3.30–4.30pm; and Paparoa Memorial Hall, Thursdays 4–5pm. www.circuskumarani.co.nz/classes. Check out the School Holiday programmes. Free trials. Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants). Dancing Kaiwaka — Wed mornings from 9.30am. Keep fit mentally and physically, great crowd, morning tea, first 2 sessions free. Wear soft shoes, nothing else required. Bevan Lawrence 027 617 652. 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 09 439 5509. Dargaville Brain Injury Support Group — 2nd Thursday of month. Northern Wairoa Hotel dining room foyer. 10am–2pm. Dargaville Club — Wednesdays and Fridays from 5pm, 55 Victoria Street. Jam Night every 2nd Friday, starts 5.30pm. Members and guests welcome. Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm, Thursdays 6.30pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or contact Peter 022 405 6439. Dargaville Darts Club — Every Wednesday, 6pm start, at Dargaville Club, 55 Victoria Street. Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Friday 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 & 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 — Mondays 6.30pm at Te Arohanui Hall, Victoria St. David 021 0849 3670. Dargaville Mediaeval 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 — Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am– 3pm, Saturday 10am–noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175. Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days, 9am–4pm Apr– Oct, 9am–5pm Oct–Apr. 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 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. Tuesdays 9.30am. Thursdays 6pm. Mats available, everyone welcome. Find us on Facebook @ stretchyourbodhi. Diane 027 371 5274. Closed during school holidays. Grow and Grow — Mondays 9.30am–12pm. Maungaturoto Country Club. Part of the Edible Village Project. Plant, sow, weed and grow together. Josie Gritten 021 234 0519.

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Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 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 — Thursdays 12–1pm at Whanau Focus Office, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Come and have your important documents verified or copied, free of charge. Call 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009. Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of month, Kaihu Hall, Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. John or May 09 439 0827. Kaipara Budgeting Services — Join our free weekly session covering a variety of budgeting topics held at 80 Normanby St. Sessions are held weekly but can vary on the day and time. Contact 09 439 8592 for more information. Kaipara Cycling — Thursday 3.45pm–5.30pm Junior Mountainbike Coaching, Sadie 022 453 4475. Friday Ride-day 10am–noon. Social ride on road and gravel roads. E-bike and analogue welcome. Karen 021 0226 4001. Riding from Dargaville. Kaipara Grey Power — 3rd Friday of month, February– 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. Kaipara Bootscooters (beginner line dancing classes) — Mondays 5.30pm–7.30pm, Thursdays 10am–noon. First hour is beginner and second hour is higher beginner. Dalmatian Hall, Normanby St, Dargaville. Donna 021 729 955. Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of month (social) and 1st Thursday of 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 month in winter. Centennial Hall, Maungaturoto. Other months visit gardens in the area. $15 to join, first 3 visits free. Gloria 021 100 8153. Maungaturoto Edible Village Project — 4th Sunday of the month. Maungaturoto Centennial Hall. 1 hour planning/inspiration meeting followed by 1 hour gardening. 4pm–6pm Josie Gritten 021 234 0519. Maungaturoto High Tea — 1st Saturday of the month. Good food and company with a dash of fun. Book with Kirsten 021 180 7321. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Kathleen 021 077 7697. Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Trace your family history at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of 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 month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing. Paparoa Memorial Hall, Wednesdays 6–7pm. Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Tuesdays 10.30–11.30am. Paparoa Kids Fun Class — Fridays 3–4pm, Paparoa Memorial Hall, $5. Learning/music/dodge ball/limbo. Parkinson’s Support Group — Saturdays 8am–9am @ Selwyn Park School Hall. Counterpunch Boxing $5. Ph 022 424 6685 email: amrapboxing@gmail.com. Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15–11.30, $2, 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 — Tuesdays 6.30pm–7.30pm at Northern Wairoa Boating Club $5pp. Text Kirsty 021 0818 7902 for more info. Rotary Club of Dargaville — Wednesdays, 11.30am– 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 month, Feb–Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Merle 09 439 2335. Scottish Country Dancing Kaiwaka — Memorial Hall beginning 9.30am Wed 28th January. Great fun, great group, any age, no partner required, bring a friend, morning tea provided, first two weeks are free. Do try it. Phone Elaine 027 432 0032. Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesdays 4pm–5pm, Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. 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 a Complex Member. For Pickleball and Bowls it’s a gold coin donation. Te Kopuru Community Library — Wed 10am–noon and Sun 3pm–4pm. Access through St Peters Hall. 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 — Wednesdays 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

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Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Pills (7) 4 Feelings of distrust (10) 9 Competition (7) 13 African river (4) 14 Light wind (6) 15 Chirping insect (6) 16 Egg white (7) 19 Large branched candlesticks (10) 20 Bone structure (8) 21 Velocity (5) 24 Endured (6) 25 Meal (6) 27 Stubborn (9) 32 Armoured glove (8) 33 Iterate (6) 34 Signing on (7) 38 Lout (8) 39 Inequitable (6) 40 Amazed (4) 41 Expel from property (5) 42 Empty (5) 45 Unconscious or very soundly asleep (4,2,3,5) 52 Traverse (5) 55 Metal joiner (5) 56 Grain store (4) 57 Adept at a foreign language (6) 58 Curved sword (8) 61 Thin covering layer (7) 62 Small round closefitting hat (6) 63 Wary (8) 66 Wronged (9) 68 Goes quickly (6) 69 Customer (6)

73 Magic formula (5) 74 Copies (8) 76 Three-sided (10) 81 Nightclub floor show (7) 82 Self-assurance (6) 83 Steering mechanism (6) 84 Male deer (4) 85 Medieval chemistry (7) 86 Doctor, mix with (10) 87 Gave in (7) DOWN 1 Uniform jacket (5) 2 Alopecia (8) 3 Story in episodes (6) 4 Diaphanous (5) 5 Look to be (4) 6 Cutting tooth (7) 7 Prickled (6) 8 Elbow (5) 10 Leer (4) 11 Clarion (7) 12 Scandinavian country (6) 17 Plant life (10) 18 Value (5) 22 Sixth sense (8) 23 Relish (5) 24 Walked staggeringly (7) 26 Lazy (4) 28 Swaggering display of courage (7) 29 Set into the surface (6) 30 Thinly distributed (6) 31 Food between meals (6) 33 Oven-cook (5)

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35 Not ever (5) 36 US state (4) 37 Fasten shut (4) 43 Estimate (6) 44 Bungling (5) 46 Check and correct (4) 47 Bishop’s district (7) 48 Break the law (6) 49 Accommodate (5) 50 Vineyard barrel (4,4) 51 Underhandedness (6) 52 Disguising appearance (10) 53 Solemn promise (4) 54 Present (anag)(7) 59 Trap (5) 60 Gigantic (4) 64 Conditions (5) 65 Let air out of (8) 67 Biblical giant (7) 68 Incapacitate (7) 70 Lie spread out (6) 71 Amble (6) 72 Bread factory (6) 75 Recorded (5) 77 Long narrow hilltop (5) 78 Stiff (5) 79 Joint line (4) 80 Region (4)

Sudoku

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Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

Previous solution

ACROSS: 1 Bunch, 4 The eleventh hour, 14 Front, 15 Award, 16 Distribute, 17 China, 19 Dim, 20 Almonds, 21 Miniature, 22 Sentry, 25 Treasurer, 27 Limped, 28 Tripod, 33 Demolished, 35 Rum, 36 Pidgin, 37 Acts, 39 Bar, 41 Cordite, 42 Nausea, 43 Appaloosa, 44 Glory, 45 Embraced, 50 Go, 51 Yearbook, 55 Steel, 58 Confident, 59 Umpire, 60 Pollute, 61 Eat, 63 Lair, 64 Helped, 65 Tea, 66 Diplomatic, 68 Tugged, 69 Sermon, 71 Opponents, 76 Uneven, 77 Adventure, 79 Signify, 81 Run, 84 Agate, 85 Irritation, 86 Arrow, 87 Still, 88 Fly off the handle, 89 Shots. DOWN: 2 Unwell, 3 Cargo, 5 Heir, 6 Entwine, 7 Elixir, 8 Erupt, 9 Theorem, 10 Hock, 11 Unisex, 12 Noddy, 13 Stymied, 14 Factory, 18 Idealistic, 23 Pushy, 24 Headway, 26 Reorder, 27 Lumbago, 29 Piccolo, 30 Deform, 31 Grass, 32 Dimple, 34 Deal, 36 Proof, 38 Slack, 40 Slur, 45 Excel, 46 Bunting, 47 Aria, 48 Eleven, 49 Sewed, 50 Glutton, 52 Apologetic, 53 Ballast, 54 Outfit, 55 Stopped, 56 Spray, 57 Bred, 62 Spoof, 67 General, 68 Tourist, 70 Midriff, 72 Puritan, 73 Recall, 74 Stitch, 75 Effort, 76 Untie, 78 Earth, 80 North, 82 Veto, 83 Wool.

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CLINICAL LEAD Family & Sexual Violence Services Dargaville | 35 hrs week SOS Kaipara is seeking an experienced clinical leader to guide trauma-informed services supporting wāhine, children, young people and whānau across the Kaipara District. ABOUT THE ROLE • Lead clinical practice across counselling, social work and support services. • Provide staff leadership, oversee referrals and manage clinical risk. • Support a safe, ethical, culturally responsive team environment. ABOUT YOU • Registered clinician with leadership experience in health or social services. • Strong in risk management, staff support and trauma-informed practice. • Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and collaborative community work. WE OFFER 9 Funded supervision and professional development 9 Supportive, values-led team environment 9 Flexible working arrangements For more information or to apply send your CV and cover letter to Missy Walters missy.walters@soskaipara.co.nz Applications reviewed as received.

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Closing date for classified advertising for the September 15 2026 edition is Monday, September 14 2026 PUBLIC NOTICES

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

IN MEMORIAM

KAIPARA SEPTIC Services – Commercial and Domestic Septic Tank cleaning. Fully compliant with Kaipara and Whangarei Councils. Prompt, Professional service. Phone 027 246 8791. MAGIC PROPERTY Services Ltd. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING. UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP. DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S POO LATE! PH: 021 290 0442.

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Date: Wednesday 23rd September, 2026 Time: 1.00pm Venue: The Seed, 36 Victoria Street, Dargaville

All Welcome Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Three Furlongs Bar Ltd of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on licence & off licence in respect of the premises situated at 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka known as Three Furlongs Bar & Grill. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Hotel. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: ON Licence - Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am. OFF Licence - Monday to Sunday 9am 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 second publication of this notice. The first was published on 1st September 2026

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PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10, Clause 11(e), Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club Inc. has made an application to temporarily close a road within the Kaipara District for the purpose of conducting the Pritchard Road Hillclimb. Sunday 8 November 2026 (alternate date 29 November 2026) Kaipara District Council will, at its meeting on 28 October 2026, consider the proposal to temporarily close: • Pritchard Road, Kaiwaka (between Valley Road and Ryan Road) from 08.00am to 5.00pm on Sunday 8 November 2026 (an alternative date of 29 November 2026 has been proposed). Road closures will only occur during the scheduled times and day, with trained marshalls positioned at all closure points to manage access. Residents and emergency services will be accommodated where practicable, and all affected property owners will receive advance notification. Any person wishing to make a submission or object to the proposed road closures is invited to do so from the date of publication of this notice. Submissions close at 3.00pm on 12 October 2026. Submissions may be: • Delivered to any Kaipara District Council office; • Posted to: Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340; or • Emailed to: council@kaipara.govt.nz Please include your name, postal address, telephone number and email address with your submission. Kaipara District Council

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(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Adams Family Enterprises Ltd of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off licence in respect of the premises situated at 10 Wood St, Mangawhai Heads known as Super Liquor Mangawhai. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Bottle Store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am 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 second publication of this notice. The first was published on the 1st September 2026.

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