Kaipara Lifestyler, April 17th 2018

April 17 2018

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Mucking in with Rotary Tegel hearings still awaited

The Tegel broiler chicken farm saga proposed at Arapohue, is currently at roost …

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Half century for playcentre

The founding committee members of Te Kopuru playcentre were ‘filled with pride’ …

p Dargaville Primary students and a group of dedicated Rotarians got their hands dirty at the Mt Wesley Cemetery last Wednesday as part of a challenge set by the Rotary International president to plant 1.2 million trees — a tree for each Rotarian in the world — between July 1 and Earth Day on April 22 2018. Rotarian, Brian Burnett, said the group aimed to plant 500 manuka and kanuka seedlings in an effort to combat climate change and restore the land. Pictured from left: Kayden Moselen, Stella Johnston and Mischa Blaxland with Rotary exchange student Johanna Webber at the back.

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Is council conduct code ‘deficient’? u by Paul Campbell

A move to revitalise the Kaipara District Council Code of Conduct, which would effectively administer workplace rules for councillors, has been defeated with one councillor saying he is defending ‘freedom of speech and open debate’.

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With a 75 per cent vote required for approval, two councillors voted against a motion to upgrade the code, with one abstaining, effectively stalling the measure.

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April 17 - 2018

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p St Joseph’s student Matthew Clarkin, 9, had an eventful weekend in the Bay of Islands where he competed in his first triathlon and placed eighth in his age group of the Weetbix Kids TRYathlon.

The triathlon required him to swim 100 metres, bike 4km and run 1.5km. Matthew took his medal to school the next day and encouraged his classmates and friends to take part next year. His mother, Deanna Clarkin, said he had been training every day in the swimming pool in the months leading up, and they will be participating again next year.

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p The Paparoa Fun Run Walk saw around 60 participants get outside on a brilliantly sunny autumn afternoon and enjoy countryside they would not normally see. Spot prizes were handed out after a barbecue and Roxanne Kelly, from Sport Northland, discussed with locals what other events they may like to see in the future. Spokesperson, Libby Jones, said the Paparoa Sports and Recreation committee was pleased with the response. “The group raised a few funds from the event, but mostly they were delighted to see locals and visitors out and about being active, and making the most of the beautiful surroundings.”

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Is council conduct code ‘deficient’?

Mayor Jason Smith, confirmed there was an agenda item at the March 28 council meeting making the code of conduct workable “ by fixing flaws and gaps.

“There were problems we needed to fix to make it workable and I’m disappointed to say councillors voted against the measures. So the existing code is not workable and I can’t see when it can be revisited — it could be months and months.”

Councillors Julie Geange and Jonathon Larsen voted against the measure, while Cr Wade abstained.

“After what KDC has been through in recent years with commissioners, revolving CEOs and changing mayors the positive way forward is by unity as a group, and by an agreed vision,” Cr Wade told Lifestyler. “My reason for abstaining was because I wanted more information.” Cr Geange, having voted against revision, referred Lifestyler’s questions back to the mayor.

“As per the current code of conduct … the mayor is the first point of contact for the official view of the governing body on any issue,” she said.

Cr Larsen said that “the recent review of the Code of Conduct was not sanctioned by council. Support for such a review should have been sought from council before unnecessarily committing staff time and resources.

“The amended Code of Conduct aimed to allow the council or a committee

of council to impose broad-reaching sanctions on other elected members, based on subjective judgments of what comprises appropriate behaviour. I don’t think that this would provide a fair and impartial process.

“I believe that this approach will compromise freedom of speech and open debate, and would lead to further clubbiness and division on council. I experienced this closed-door clubby culture in the old elected council when I tried to alert the public to the millions of dollars of unsanctioned expenditure on the Mangawhai sewage scheme. We all know what that culture led to.”

Local Government New Zealand, says it does not oversee the use of codes of conduct. “LGNZ does not form a view on whether specific Codes of Conduct are effective or not, nor do we make any judgement on any proposed changes” said communications adviser, Daniel Webster.

“That is a matter for local decision.

LGNZ provides a draft Code of Conduct to all councils, that councils can then amend for their local use.”

The status quo for the existing KDC Code of Conduct has been outlined in the chief executive’s words: ‘While the Code clearly and adequately sets out the standards and behaviours expected of elected members, omissions and inconsistencies raise questions as to whether it could actually be appropriately used to deal with a complaint.’ ¢

Active lifestyle on track u by Ayla Miller

Ruawai Primary School students were ‘wheely’ excited for the opening of their new bike track as part of the Bikes in Schools Programme.

p The new bike track at Ruawai Primary School is blessed

Ruawai mother, Kim Jenyns, initiated the project two years ago.

“I found the Bike in Schools programme online and thought it was great because not all children get to play a sport or enjoy team sports. This track was something we could do for every child,” she said.

“Our community doesn’t have facilities like other places. The track will be opened up on weekends and after school for everyone in the community to use.”

Kim says their application was accepted by Lottery Northland Community Committee.

Volunteers provided 200 hours of labour, and the project was supported and guided by Stuart Bell from Bike Northland. “We got 22 bikes and a helmet for every child in the school,”

Kim said. They will also purchase a storage container and a further 28 bikes. Ruawai Primary School principal, Curtis Gaylor, says the track is another way to strengthen the school’s health and physical education curriculum.

“It provides our kids with the opportunity to ride safely off the roads, as we are surrounded by state highways and metal roads.

“I am very appreciative to Kim, and her partner Glen, for their ideas and dedication to the project.”

Stuart Bell of Bike Northland says often rural schools miss out on projects like this, due to a smaller population and less infrastructure.

“For us, it’s just as important that these type of projects happen here in Northland as it is for the major centres.” ¢

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Kauri dieback measures

LETTER TO THE EDITOR I have just read your article in the Lifestyler (February 27) ‘Reminder to Dog Owners.’

How many irresponsible dog owners will read it? I don’t feel Kaipara District Council is carrying out the legal requirements of the Dog Control Act 1996. Dargaville has far too many wandering and barking dogs who do not have a collar or lead.

Many cat owners, including myself and my neighbour, have had their loved pet killed by wandering dogs. We have no hope of knowing which dog did this as it happens at night time.

I have been ringing Armourguard about the three barking dogs next door for over three years and they

are still at it (barking frequently).

One night I waited two hours and two phone calls for an officer to arrive.

He agreed the barking was excessive.

Mostly, I don’t know if an officer has come or not, as they don’t get back to me.

How would the mayor and councillors like to be kept awake for three hours by dogs barking close to the boundary of their property.

It’s time the KDC had a real blitz, and picked up wandering dogs and came down hard on irresponsible owners; instead of creating more positions in their all ready excessive office staff.

Irate grandmother.

Kaiwaka arrests A 33-year-old male and a 31-year-old female were arrested on methamphetamine and cannabis charges on Wednesday, April 11 at Kaiwaka after police and armed offenders squad members executed search warrants on two properties.

“Of serious concern to police was that there were children present at the address and we are working with Oranga Tamariki on this matter moving forward, as their safety and welfare is paramount,“ said

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Twenty walk-through cleaning stations are expected to be installed by early May this year on high-risk DoC-managed walking tracks to reduce the spread of kauri dieback.

p One of the new cleaning stations installed at Waipoua

Extensive testing and monitoring of various cleaning methods resulted in the installation of a large walk-through cleaning station at Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest last year. It is helping to ensure that every one of the almost 150,000 people who visit the site every year arrive at the tree — and depart again — with clean footwear.

"Human traffic is the main way kauri dieback is spread, so cleaning footwear and gear and staying on the track, is the best way to contain the disease

and save these forest giants," said Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage.

The cleaning stations feature a brush fixed to the base, so that people can clean their shoes while holding onto a rail, and a pedal pump to spray disinfectant on to the bottom of footwear.

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Tegel hearings are still awaited u by Ayla Miller

The Tegel broiler chicken farm saga proposed at Arapohue, is currently at roost, with Northland Regional Council and Kaipara District Council yet to announce dates for the hearings.

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Paparoa library has closed for renovations to the old council chambers in the village, which are being revamped for a new community hub and medical centre, but books are still available to borrowers.

p The proposed free-range Tegel broiler chicken farm has caused a flap amongst the locals

Almost 5,000 submissions were lodged over the farm, with only 17 in support. Of the total number of submitters, 344 chose to appear before the hearing commissioners.

Northland Regional Council received 2,458 submissions, with seven in support, while 2,234 were lodged with the Kaipara District Council, with 10 in favour.

Tegel lodged an application last year to construct a broiler chicken farm with a capacity to stock up to 1.3 million

chickens and employ 32 people on just over 250 hectares of land at Arapohue, 16km south of Dargaville.

Broiler chickens would be trucked to Tegel’s processing plant in Henderson, for slaughtering, packaging and distribution.

The proposal attracted protests from local residents and their supporters, which prompted a public information sharing session with Tegel. Submissions closed on March 7. ¢

p Lions’ Mark Pilkington (left) and Bruce Lydiard discovered an overlooked book as they took down library shelves

“While the Paparoa library is closed, members can access the services of Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto and Dargaville libraries,” said Kaipara District Library manager, Lisa Salter.

When renovations are completed, the Paparoa library will be relocated elsewhere within the building, and last weekend saw the Paparoa Lions in full swing, dismantling shelving, after the

extensive collection of books had been packed into storage. Also closing last weekend was the White Rock Gallery, which will also move into renovated space when the conversion work is completed, expected to be from six to eight weeks. The adjacent new medical centre will be operated by Paparoa Village Health Care Ltd, in a partnership with Coast to Coast Health Care. ¢

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Half century for playcentre Dog owner prosecuted u by Ayla Miller

The founding committee members of Te Kopuru playcentre were ‘filled with pride’ as they helped celebrate its 50th anniversary with past and current members and the children.

p Te Kopuru Playcentre founding committee members reminisce over old photo albums — from left: secretary Clara Tito, president Mary Kidd, supervisor Marylyn Wordsworth and treasurer Joy Wedgwood

“We were pioneers in childcare,” said first supervisor, Marylyn Wordsworth.

First president, Mary Kidd, said the first hurdle was finding a suitable building and made do with hiring the Coronation Hall for 90 cents a session — the centre officially opened on April 2, 1968. “It’s absolutely wonderful that the children have got all of this now. We strived to get these things, and it was really hard work, but we got there. We had marvellous community support.

“It got all of us [the founding committee] together. We wouldn’t have known each other otherwise.” The playcentre is still in the original building

despite having a few changes along the way and suffering a fire in 2003.

The first secretary, Clara Tito, said the committee had dreamt about creating a playcentre that would stand the test of time.

“We had all the support from Te Kopuru School. If it hadn’t been for Mr Cavill — the principal at the time of Te Kopuru School — we wouldn’t have been able to do this,” said Mary.

Current president, Delicia Gillatt, said she had originally only planned a small gathering, but the guest list soon grew.

“It was great to see past members come back and have a yarn,” she said. ¢

A Te Kopuru man has been sentenced by the Whangarei District Court for starving his three pet dogs.

Te Wira Panapa was convicted of ill-treatment of an animal and sentenced to two months’ community detention, ordered to pay reparations of $1,845 and court costs of $500.

He was also disqualified from owning dogs for five years.

SPCA inspectors seized all three dogs and took them for veterinary attention after visiting them on the property in October 2016.

Under the care of the SPCA, all three dogs gained steady weight and within a month were all at their ideal weight.

SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen, says the organisation sees far too many

unnecessary cases of animals suffering neglect across New Zealand.

“These three dogs were completely dependent on their owner for their survival. His blatant disregard for his dogs’ health and well-being demanded legal consequences.

“While the SPCA is pleased that a disqualification period of five years was handed down, we would have liked to also see a court-ordered education programme, so the defendant could learn about his obligations of animal ownership. Education is the best way to truly prevent this type of animal cruelty occurring in the future,” says Ms Midgen.

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Routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole District during April include pothole repairs both on unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified and grading of select roads pending sufficient rainfall.

Area specific works planned during April include: • Minor bridge repairs throughout the District.

• Unsealed/Sealed pothole repairs throughout the District when conditions are suitable.

• Maintenance grading throughout the District when conditions are suitable.

• Roadside vegetation spraying – Pouto (South of Scarrot Road), from Kaihiu to the Waipoua Forest.

• Water table restoration – Monteith and Aranga Coast Roads.

• Dangerous Tree Removal - Paparoa Oakleigh, Jude, Moir Point, Lawrence, Bickerstaffe, Waihue, and Central Roads, Agnes Street.

• Sealed Pavement Repairs – Whakapirau, Bickerstaffe, Ararua, Paparoa Oakleigh, and Ford Roads.

• Mechanised Tree Pruning – Mt Wesley Coast, Old Golf Course, Awakino (Nth), Mahuta, Basin, and Babylon Coast Roads, Bassett Street.

• Culvert Replacement – Arapohue, Mititai, Rehutai, Opanake, Babylon Coast, Basin, and Waimatenui East Roads.

We may experience some delays with work programmed during the month of April if weather restricts plant movements and progress; however, the majority of works will continue.

Area specific works completed during the last month include: • Water table restoration – Young, Girls High School and Waller Roads.

• Sealed Pavement Repairs – Kaiwaka Mangawhai, Devich, Garbolino, Insley St, Mangawhai Heads (West), Baldrock Roads, Molesworth Drive and Insley, Wintle Streets.

• Culvert Renewals – Girls High School, Omana, Waller and Keer Roads.

• Mechanised Tree Pruning – Petley Road, Mountain Road and Whakapirau Road.

• Footpath Replacements – Hokianga Road.

Broadspectrum NZ Ltd, Kaipara Branch is continuing their full network round of glyphosate roadside vegetation spraying.

The spraying contractor of Broadspectrum NZ Ltd is performing vegetation growth control and roadside spraying alongside sealed and unsealed roads in the Kaipara District.

This is typically applied via specialist truck mounted spray units.

Please note locations and times are subject to change, check website for most up to date information Creative Communities Scheme Committee 10:00am Tuesday 24 April Council Offices, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville.

Council Meeting 09:00am Monday 26 April Matakohe Hall, 10 Church Road, Matakohe.

Rural Travel Fund Committee 10:00am Monday 30 April Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville.

Long Term Plan 2018/2028 Briefing (1) 09:00am Wednesday 2 May Mangawhai Club, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Long Term Plan 2018/2028 Briefing (2) 09:00am Thursday 3 May Matakohe Hall, Matakohe.

Taharoa Domain Governance Committee 02:00pm Thursday 10 May Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville.

Job Vacancies Kaipara District Council is currently taking applications for a number of vacancies. You can find out more about these jobs on the Kaipara website. Current vacancies include: • Stormwater Engineer (Dargaville) • Revenue Collections Officer (Dargaville) • Revenue Operations Officer (Fixed-term, Dargaville) • Monitoring and Compliance Support Officer (Mangawhai) • Building Team Administrator (Mangawhai) • Customer Service Representatives Application closure dates vary, for job descriptions and more information, please check the Council website.

Parks and Maintenance Contractor Changes Downer were awarded a contract to maintain parks, reserves and other public facilities following a tender process that started in July 2017. The new team have commenced their contract on 1 March 2018 and this will continue until June 2022.

Downer will support our goal of ‘Thriving Communities Working Together’, and are well equipped to not only maintain infrastructure but to manage an improvement programme that steadily increases the quality of Council facilities over the life of the contract. This team will be responsible for looking after approx. 200 locations, and in some areas will be working alongside community groups to achieve our goals.

Please note the change in contractor service may cause changes to the current maintenance routine. If you have any further questions please email parks@kaipara.govt.nz.

Council would like to thank you for your co-operation as work is undertaken across the district to improve our communities and infrastructure. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information

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Adopting new tools

Penguin rescues

u by Ayla Miller

u by Jill Dickie

Around 10 per cent of those enrolled with Dargaville Medical Centre have signed up to the Manage My Health app and CEO of Kaipara Community Health Trust, Debbie Evans, is encouraging more people to get on board.

Unusually persistent easterly winds and rougher seas since Christmas, have brought feeding penguins closer to the Mangawhai shore. Unable to preen in the rough sea and breakers they have been arriving on the beach exhausted and often hungry.

p Debbie Evans Kaipara Community Health Trust CEO, Jamiee Lewis clinical support person and Judy Harris Dargaville Medical Centre practice manager

“As with anything, change occurs when the majority are engaged,” she says.

“Dargaville Medical Centre is investing in technology apps, keeping our rural community at the leading edge of healthcare and providing patients with access to their health records, so the patient can be informed and involved in their healthcare.

“This is one of the new tools embedded in a future way of working.

To date, 1,200 patients, about 10 per cent of the enrolled DMC patient base have signed up to use the technology.

If you’re not tech savvy that’s OK. The great staff are still available to help.”

Dr Cathy Hurd, from Dargaville Medical Centre, said the aim of the

app is to improve patient experience and efficiency and reduce waiting times.

“It’s a team effort by nurses, doctors and clinical support personnel.”

The app is available through the Dargaville Medical Centre and enables users to stay in contact with health professionals, check test results and book appointments via their smartphone or computer.

The app also shows personal medical history and alerts a patient when an appointment is due, as well as allowing people to order a repeat on a prescription from their smartphones.

Signing up requires a form to be completed, and signed either online or at the medical centre before the app can be accessed. ¢

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Some arrive injured or are found dead, after being attacked by kahawai or kingfish that mistake them for food, and some are exposed to predators on arrival. Whangarei Bird Recovery Centre’s Robert Webb, has treated about 15 penguins in the last fortnight.

The centre advises people who come across tired penguins, to carefully put them in the sand dunes or tussock.

The penguins will stay on land for a couple of days to rest, preen and reoil their feathers before returning to the water.

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“Whatever you do, don’t pick it up and put it back it the water, it will be exhausted and it could drown. As soon as you touch a penguin you take the water-proofing off its feathers from the acid on your hands, meaning it can’t swim anymore, so use a towel if possible,” said Mr Webb.

Beachgoers who come across penguins that look particularly ill or injured are encouraged to call the centre on 09 438 1457 or the Department of Conservation 0800 362 468. ¢

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About harbour history u by Jill Dickie

A public talk will be held at the Dargaville Museum on April 29 as part of this year’s New Zealand Archaeology Week, highlighting the special nature of the Kaipara Harbour’s archaeological features.

Snapper with a price tag Hunting and fishing takes on a new perspective next Saturday when fishers vying for a $500 snapper will also have the opportunity to hunt for ‘ducks’ before the game bird season actually opens on May 6.

p Heritage New Zealand’s Northland manager, Bill Edwards

The Archaeology of the Kaipara Harbour will be presented by Heritage New Zealand’s Northland area manager Bill Edwards, and archaeologist Dr James Robinson.

“The Kaipara Harbour area reflects different patterns of historic settlement, land use and other factors that have

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helped to shape this place,” says Bill.

“The Kaipara was a much sought-after area for Maori to settle with its rich fish stocks and fertile soils, and this can be seen in the archaeological features of the area.”

The talk begins at 1pm and admission is free. ¢

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p Ducks in a row. Pahi fishing club committee member Robin ‘Cookie’ Cooksey prepares decoys for the ‘duck hunt’

The annual Pahi Boating and Fishing Club fishing contest gets underway on April 21, and $500 is the prize for the average weight snapper, but the ducks to be hunted are decoys made from painted cork.

“Ten decoys will be released on the outgoing tide before fishing starts, and buying a ‘duck bucks’ ticket entitles those finding one to win a prize on handing it in at the clubhouse,” said club commodore, Brent Sheppard.

“There are prizes for the heaviest snapper, kahawai, gurnard, shark and stingray with all fishing to take place on the Kaipara harbour between 12.01am on Saturday, with the weigh-in by 4pm

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on that afternoon for a variety of prizes as well as the Robin Healey Memorial Trophy for the heaviest snapper.

“That trophy can only be won by a club member, but all other prizes, and of course the raffles and entertainment and food catering are open to all contestants who purchase an entry ticket.”

“The average weight prize means every contestant can be in the running for a major win.”

Tickets are available at the club on the day, or in advance from Maungaturoto Auto Centre, Paparoa Hotel and Challenge Service Station in Ruawai.

Adult tickets are $20, with youngsters up to 15, $10. ¢

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Qualifications Ukulele unity enhance language nest

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u by Jill Dickie

u by Ayla Miller

Seven Te Kohanga Reo o Te Puna o Te Reo o Takiwira staff are officially qualified to pass on Maori language and customs through the Kohanga Reo kindergarten in Dargaville.

p Te Puna Reo O Takiwira Te Kohanga Reo staff from left: Hera Gregory, Carmen Allen and Te Atawhai Ulutaufonua

Te Kohanga Reo assistant, Carmen Allen, has achieved the Te Tohu Matauranga Whakapakari Tino Rangatiratanga o Te Kohanga Reo, which qualifies her as a teacher should she pursue this in any Te Kohanga Reo. This qualification takes three years to gain.

She says this qualification is recognition that teachers have the necessary skills to pass on Maori values and world views, which are inherent to retaining the culture.

“This qualification shows that we can pass on the knowledge our ancestors had, back when everyone spoke the language,” said Carmen.

Four staff gained Te Ara Tuatahi Mo Te Reo Maori o Te Kohanga Reo

certificate, and one other achieved Te Takaimatua o Te Kohanga Reo, Level four, administration, and one staff gained Te Ara Tuarua.

Kohanga Reo principles are based on passing on the language and Maori customs.

The course is designed by the Te Kohanga Reo National Trust Board and includes four key Maori lores: speaking Maori, Whanau Management, Accountability and Health and Well-being.

“For us to teach children at an early age is to retain the language and customs for their future, because they are the chiefs of tomorrow,” said Carmen. ¢

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“It was a dark rainy Monday night when you’d think everyone would stay home, but with 50 people singing and playing, it turned into a great night,” says Mr Tracz. “I’ve even gone out and bought my own and am learning to play.

“There are not many places people can play an instrument in a nonthreatening way,” says band member Miguel Hamber. “We don’t care if people can play or sing in tune, it’s a fun night out.”

The evening featured music from the 60s and 70s, and Magical Mondays evenings will be held on the second Monday of the month at the Mangawhai Tavern, celebrating song and ukulele, and entry is free.

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p Band members Miguel Hamber, Lesley Smith, Rosemary Cranswick, and Elaine Hamber encouraging locals to sing and play

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Meanwhile the Dargaville ukulele group meets each Tuesday at the Cicada Music Shop at 6pm. ¢

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The ultimate distinction of courage u by Andy Bryenton

The horror and brutality of war makes for grim reading — histor y’s page is all too often stained red with the blood of soldiers who set out on what they thought would be a valiant adventure in ser vice of a righteous cause, but instead, found that conflict brings miser y and ruin. However, from amid this horror stories have always emerged of people who have gone beyond what is simply their duty, beyond what is merely the right thing to do, and into the realm of true heroism.

More than 100 years on, the ANZAC spirit still stands strong.

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Saving comrades under heavy fire.

Single-handedly preventing defeat.

Storming in alone where battalions feared to advance. Rescuing the wounded amid flying bullets and exploding shells.

War is an atrocious waste of life, but in that hellish crucible some rise to exceed what they thought it was possible to achieve. For these brave few, the ultimate acknowledgement — at least in the armed forces of the Commonwealth — is the Victoria Cross.

It is a medal of an unassuming nature — nothing like the self-aggrandizing gold ‘gongs’ awarded to themselves by dictatorial generals. Forged from the metal of Russian cannon captured in the Crimean War — the source of the tragic, epic poem The Charge of the Light Brigade — the Victoria Cross is simple and plain. However, in 161 years only 1,358 have ever been awarded. Instigated at a time when the British army was in transition, the Victoria Cross has not only been presented to one-and-a-half centuries of British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand heroes, but also served as a turning point for the whole way the armed forces operated.

In all services, in all conflicts, across 100 years, we pay our respects to the fallen.

Many who would have won the Victoria Cross went unnoticed amid the chaos of war, such as those who stormed the beaches on D Day in 1944

The Crimean War — source of the cannons from which the Victoria Cross is forged — was an armed conflict between Russia and the British Empire, centered on the Black Sea coast, where today Ukraine and Russia still fight for control of prized territory. In 1854 an army, which had last fought against Napoleon

took the field, but there was, to the minds of the savvy Queen Victoria and her husband Albert, an obvious problem.

Reporters were sending back despatches praising the courage of average fighting men, but there was no system of awards to recognise them. Officers — who in that time could purchase their rank with

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Those who served with bravery — we remember with pride.

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money — were often seen to be remote from the realities of battle, leading from the rear. A more efficient army would see soldiers of the rank and file who were heroes, leaders and now figures of public note rise to command. But only officers could be awarded official honours.

The Victoria Cross changed all of that. A humble-looking medal, which was more respected than even the knightly orders the monarch could bestow, it elevated its recipients to the status of national heroes. People who would usually have never risen above the rank of sergeant due to their working class backgrounds were recognised as leadership material. Things were not likely to change overnight — the ponderous ship of state took a further half century to sail with the prevailing winds — but from the first, the Victoria Cross inspired change. The very first recipient, a navy sailor named Charles Lucas, won his award for picking up an explosive shell in his bare hands when it was fired onto the deck of his ship.

He carried the hot shell, which was primed to explode any second, to the rail and threw it overboard, saving the whole crew as it exploded harmlessly in the water. He was promoted on the spot to lieutenant, and rose to the rank of admiral in time. It was the beginning of the end of all officers being noblemen with bought commissions, a condition which had weakened the army and led to the public perception of generals as uncaring, or incompetent.

Paying our respects to all the brave men and women who have served our country in wartime and beyond.

From North Africa through to Italy and Crete, New Zealand soldiers displayed courage and determination in World War Two

New Zealand service people have been awarded the Victoria Cross in conflicts from the Boer War to the current war in Afghanistan. Charles Heaphy was the first, fighting in the New Zealand Wars in which the British first faced asymmetrical guerilla and trench warfare.

William Hardham rode into enemy fire during the Boer War on horseback to rescue a fallen comrade. The First World War gave us a roll call of heroic names — men like Leslie Andrew, Cyril Bassett, Donald Brown, James Crichton, Samuel Forsyth (who was awarded his honour posthumously). Samuel Frickleton, John Grant, Reginald Judson, John Laurent, Henr y Nicholas and Richard Travis

faced a new form of war, with relentless shelling, barbed wire, machine guns and tanks.

In World War Two, Keith Elliott, John Hinton, Alfred Hulme, Leonard Trent, Lloyd Trigg, and James Ward would go down in history for their bravery. Charles Upham was awarded a remarkable two Victoria Crosses — one in Crete, the other in Egypt.

Despite being captured by the German army, Upham’s audacious escape attempts led to the grim distinction of his being the only New Zealand soldier to be imprisoned in the infamous Colditz Castle, the Nazis’ super-prison. Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu was the first Maori soldier to receive the Victoria Cross —

once again, posthumously. He was at the head of the advance at Tebaga Gap, Tunisia, capturing several machine gun posts and then, despite mortal wounds, manning those same guns to repel a German counteroffensive.

Since 1945, our only Victoria Cross recipient has been Lance Corporal Bill (Willie) Apiata, who rescued a badly injured comrade under machine gun and rocket-propelled grenade fire in Afghanistan in 2007.

The ultimate award for bravery in face of the enemy has become harder and harder to be awarded as time goes by — but it remains a powerful statement of the human ability to rise to any challenge, even amid the hellish adversity of war.

Remembering the courage and honour of our veterans this ANZAC Day.

On land, sea and in the air, we salute those who served with valour.

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RSA Anzac ser vices in the Kaipara Dargaville A dawn service will be held at the Mount Wesley Returned Servicemen’s Association Cemeter y, Old Golf Course Road, Dargaville commencing at 6am. The Civic Service begins at 10.30am and will be held in the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. There will be a free shuttle service provided by the Westcoaster, which will leave at 5.15am from the clubrooms to take them up to the cemetery.

Paparoa Combining with the Matakohe Museum, the Paparoa RSA will have a ser vice at the Matakohe Museum Volunteers Hall. Fall-in is at 10.30am. The parade will first march to the Matakohe cemetery for the flag raising, then proceed down to the gun where children will lay wreaths, then up to the hall. A memorial service will follow in the Volunteers Hall. Refreshments will be provided afterwards by the Friends of the Museum.

Ruawai The march starts at 10.30am from Ruawai Wharf Road to the War Memorial Hall flagpole, where the flag

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will be raised, wreaths will be laid and the last post shall be heard followed by laying of the wreaths. This will be followed by a service held inside the hall followed by light refreshments.

Wellsford Meet outside the Caltex on Port Albert Road at 5.45am before the parade begins at 6am outside the War Memorial Library. Afterwards ever yone is welcome back to the RSA for a sausage and a bun plus tea and coffee. From 9am a champagne breakfast will be available accompanied with live music. Contact Shirley 021 884 574.

Hakaru and Districts Assemble at 10am at 733 Settlement Road for an Anzac parade in the car park at 10.20am and march to follow.

Refreshments will be available in the clubrooms afterwards from around 11.30am.

Maungaturoto Assemble at 5.15am at Maungaturoto Centennial Hall, View Street, Maungaturoto. The dawn service will be held at 6am followed by a light breakfast at the RSA clubrooms, 115 Hurndall Street.

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An echo of conflict As war became inevitable in Europe in 1914, here in Northland, many a kauri bushman, a farm labourer, or perhaps trainee accountant laid down their axe, plough or pen, and headed off to ‘sign up.’

Many of these young men, from a Maungaturoto farm, a Kaihu timber mill, or a Dargaville office found themselves in the 11th (North Auckland) Mounted Rifles, perhaps not surprisingly given their rural experience with horses.

The regimental cap and collar badges featured a boar’s head flanked by fern fronds surmounted by the regimental motto Kia Tupato — Be Cautious.

The 11th were formed March 17, 1911 and saw service at Gallipoli as part of the Auckland Mounted Rifle Regiment, and also in Sinai and Palestine 1916–1919 with the New Zealand Mounted Rifle Brigade of the Anzac Mounted Division.

It was one of 12 regionally-based mounted rifle regiments formed as part of the new Territorial Force organisation that came into existence on that day.

This part-time Territorial Force and a tiny regular force of professional soldiers formed the basis of New Zealand’s army at the outbreak of the First World War. After weeks at sea on troop ships, the new soldiers would have been pleased with a landfall, at least until shots were fired in anger.

The Kaipara men, along with others from around Northland, soon became ‘Devils on Horseback’ to their Turkish foes.

Honouring the sacrifices that were made for our freedom.

The role of Kiwis on the battlefields of Europe, in the horror of Passchendaele, Messines and the Somme is now the stuff of legend. But our horsemen found themselves in another campaign, in the deserts of the Holy Land.

The 3rd Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment was formed to include the 11th North Auckland Mounted Rifles Squadron and they arrived in Egypt on December 5. But then, they left behind the horses they brought from New Zealand and found themselves landed instead at Anzac Cove.

Almost 600 died before they returned to the Middle East.

Back in Egypt, they were reunited with their horses and sent to the Sinai Desert to operate behind enemy lines and defend the Suez Canal, fighting in many desert battles against a determined Turkish foe in Sinai and Palestine.

Their victories included taking part in the capture of Jericho and crossing the River Jordan to clear out the invading enemy.

At war’s end, 521 members of New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade had died in the desert and 2,000 were wounded.

Another loss felt by all, were the horses they had to leave behind.

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‘Fundraiser Queens’ u by Liz Clark

In the First World War the woman of Kaipara proudly banded together performing in concerts, baking, sewing and parading in Queen Carnivals in a bid to raise funds for soldiers wounded at the front; as well as a variety of other causes doing ‘their bit for King and Countr y’.

For the wives, daughters and sweethearts left behind, the need for their loved ones now thousands of kilometres away fighting in foreign lands to have a few comforts from home sparked what would be termed later as the women’s war and thus, the patriotic fundraisers were born.

Most popular of all, was the Queen Carnival, an event combining an art union lotter y, a concert and a fundraising competition where local women would compete with each other to raise the most money, the winner was then crowned Queen in an elaborate coronation ceremony complete with a royal parade.

The Nor thern Wairoa Queen Carnival in 1915 was an elaborate affair combining a number of events including an art union lottery, which had required special permission from the government, a series of concerts and of course the fundraising competition between a number of women representing various organisations.

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Queen of the Carnival, with Mrs Harding as runner-up. Dressed in full royal regalia, Miss Ambury was officially crowned at the Royal Theatre in Dargaville on Dominion Day. The Northern Wairoa event raised a staggering total of £6,500 with the entire proceeds donated to the wounded soldiers fund.

In the years that followed many more Queen Carnivals were to come, and the efforts of the women involved would be forever entrenched in our history.

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We will remember their valour, we will honour their memory

With deepest respect to those who answered the call with bravery.

Honouring the memory of our brave servicemen and women.

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Lest we forget, let the sacrifice and courage of our service men and women be remembered forever.

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Remembering our Heroes

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In remembrance, with respect, this ANZAC Day.

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Zonta award applications u by Jill Dickie

The Zonta Club of Mangawhai is offering a Second Chance for Women study award with the successful applicant receiving $2,500 towards tuition fees.

Any woman fur thering educational studies in an NZQA approved course who is resident in the Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto, or Bream Bay area is eligible to apply.

Applications close on May 4 and forms can be requested by texting Sue on 027 555 6636 with your name and email address. The award is made possible through Zonta fundraising events such as a midwinter ball and quiz nights. It is in addition to the two places awarded to young women on Spirit of Adventure Leadership Voyages. ¢

From farming to Disney World A member of the Kaipara Young Farmers group has returned from a life-changing trip and swapped her Mickey Mouse ears for a pair of gumboots.

p Jacqueline Busby with Zonta President Isabel Hollis receiving her 2017 Second Chance Award

Rhythm of the drum

p Kaiwaka School pupils will make use of new drumming and dancing skills in their school production this year, after learning from international drummer, Robert Koffie Fugah, on a recent visit

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Honouring Their Sacrifice

p Kaipara Young Farmers member, Molly Dagger, has returned home to the farm after working at Disney World for five months

In August last year 22-year-old Te Hana woman, Molly Dagger, travelled to Disney World in Florida as part of an international cultural exchange, where she worked as a lifeguard at one of the resorts until January 2018.

She remembers her first day as being “surreal.”

“Mickey Mouse turned up carrying a box and he gave each of us a set of iconic mouse ears and our name tag,” she said. The entertainment complex covers 11,000 hectares, which is an area the size of Hamilton.

“It has four theme parks, two water parks, something like 27

themed resort hotels and several golf courses.” She said the annual cultural exchange programme was a lifechanging experience.

“I made friends from all over the world. It helped push me out of my comfort zone and grow as a person.”

Molly joined New Zealand Young Farmers two years ago, along with her partner, Kurtis Danks.

“I thought it would be good for him, and then I ended up joining as well,” she said.

Interviews for the next intake are being held in Australia and New Zealand during April and May. ¢

Their Sacrifice, Our Freedom.

Thanks to the Anzac’s for giving us the opportunity to live in a wonderful community.

Let us help you make your home a dream come true.

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In rememberance of our fallen for their sacrifice for our freedom.

Lest We Forget.

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The legend of Bigfoot u by Andy Bryenton

Tough, durable, and right at home on steep slopes and high, rough terrain — that’s the legendary description of Bigfoot, the so-called yeti of Tibetan mythology and North American legend. But it’s an apt description for another Bigfoot as well — the Kawasaki Mule Bigfoot.

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From the start, Kawasaki engineers designed their mule range to be tough and hardy, like their namesake.

Simplicity of construction and design means that it’s easy to keep a mule going in harsh conditions, and it spans the sweet spot between power and fuel economy as well.

You can tell that this side-by-side offroader has been designed by motorcycle legends. Kawasaki are no strangers to both the road and the dirt on two wheels, and they’ve adapted their engine tech to the task of powering a slower, but more strong and stable working machine. A 400cc overhead valve air-cooled engine sits low in the frame for good weight distribution, and draws its air from high up in the tubular roll cage structure, ensuring clean air through the motor even in dusty conditions.

A simple four-wheel drive system with locking rear differential and a limited slip front does the job in tough terrain, and this is where the bigfoot part of the

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There may be other machines out there with higher top speeds, larger engines or flashier paint jobs.

But the mule — and especially the Bigfoot variant — are designed for work rather than show. If that’s what you need on the farm, give them a look at your local dealership. ¢

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5634 or 09 439 5634.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam – Every Thursday 7–9pm at the Town Hall through school terms only. Gold coin donation.

Mainly Music – Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499.

Make a Friend Playgroup – 0–5 years, Thursdays 9am–noon. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Danae 09 439 4833.

Mental Health and Addiction Consumer Network – 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville.

Monday 10am–3pm with Tai Chi at 10.30am.

Midday lunch on a budget. Enquiries Graham Johnson, Arataki Ministries 021 717 181. Last one Monday April 23.

Northern Wairoa Football Club Auction – 21st April Starts at 10am. General household goods at Memorial Park. Further information contact Janeen 021 339 220 Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights – Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmation Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings.

Northern Wairoa Lions Club Inc – Dinner meeting Thursday, April 19 at 7pm at the Lions Centre, Hokianga Road.

Peggy Purls in our Community – Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street.

Stitches and Craft – 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday.

Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Supporting Whanau Hauora – April 27, Dargaville Town Hall at 10–4pm. Light refreshments available and performances by He Waka Eke Noa and Te Wananga O Aotearoa Tu-Taua (Mau Rakau).

The Dargaville Menz Shed – Open Tuesday and Thursday each week 10am–3pm. New

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793 Dargaville 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps – Mondays 6.30–9.00pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547.

Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert - 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group – meets third Wednesday of the month, 10am–11.30am at Dargaville Hospital Board Room (opposite Main Reception). Ph Viv (Kaipara Community Adviser) on 021 439686.

Art classes – 7–9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255.

Blokart Sailing – Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra. co.nz.

Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Murray at phone 027 478 4308 for further information. Open 7 days a week.

Dargaville Bridge Club – Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at The Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville: dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Janice 09 439 1400.

Dargaville Day Badminton – Thursdays 10am at the Town Hall (back entrance). Contact Lynley Clements 09 439 8160 or Anneke van der Putte 027 334 5515.

Dargaville Cancer Support Group’s next meeting is on Thursday April 12, 2018, 9.30am at the Kaipara Community Health Centre. All

welcome. Contact Ken 09 439 4452.

Dargaville Girls Brigade – Girls 5–15 yrs.

Thursdays 3.30–5.00pm, Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7507.

Dargaville Embroidery Group – 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm, Contact Rosemary 09 439 0656 for more information.

Dargaville Quilters – Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville (old CMA building). New members welcome. Phone 09 439 1598.

Dargaville Scout Group – For boys and girls aged 6–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Dianne on 09 283 2006.

Dargaville Senior Net – Open Day on the third Monday of the month at 1pm. All welcome. Contact Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452.

Dargaville Women’s Club – Meet 3rd Thursday of every month 10am at Memorial Park Kiosk. Transport available. Ph Fiona 09 439 8166.

Drop-in Centre – Tuesdays 10am–1pm at the Town Hall in foyer beside Anzac Theatre.

All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776 or Viv on 021 439 686.

Justices of the Peace Signing Desk – Justices of the Peace will be available on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Dargaville Library from 11am–1pm.

Kaihu Valley Music Club - Every second Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome.

Contact John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Marchers – Want ladies to join the team. Practice Wednesdays 4–5.30pm Maungaturoto. Phone Lyn 022 070 8674.

Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra – Tuesdays 6–7pm New members are welcome — either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439

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members welcome. For more info phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685.

Wednesday Crafts – Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session. Contact Lilian 09 439 77 99 or Cynthia 09 439 5895.

Kaiwaka Mobility Action Programme – Thursdays 1–3pm at Kaiwaka. Exercise, pain management, no fees. Covering east and mid-Kaipara districts only. Prior contact required call physiotherapist Amy Griffiths on 0212072729 or occupational therapist Alice Sullivan on 0272917239.

Mangawhai Mangawhai Bowling Club – Housie/Bingo held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club.

Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371.

Markets Dargaville Riverside Market – Corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays noon–4pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on Facebook.

Mangawhai Village Market – Every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917.

Maungaturoto Markets – 1st Friday of the month, 3.30–6.30pm. For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 0222 0218 or email maungaturotomarkets@gmail.com.

Dargaville Monthly Market – 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243.

Paparoa Farmers’ Market – Every Saturday 9am–noon on the village green, Paparoa.

Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day – 1st Sunday of the month, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802.

Te Kopuru Market – 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

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• Decks • Rental Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Fences & Repairs • Concreting • House Renovations •Plus Much More

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Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

Funeral Packages from $1745

09 439 8016 – 24 HRS

Includes a simple casket, crematorium fees and a death certificate

J: 020 4119 1299 B: 027 575 7377 Locally Owned & Operated

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls MacJimray Septic Cleaning are theLots • Stock Services Yards • Riparian septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.

• Netting • Subdivisions Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends. Residential & Commercial

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Top Quality Installation Service For a free measure & quote ph Christine (09) 946 9886 or 021 515 415 www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz email: kaiparaflooring@gmail.com

30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz

MUDDY THUMBS Gardening

CONTRACTORS

Don’t let your septic tank become costly - service it now!

Phone: 0508 623 374

Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto

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Affordable alternatives to meet your needs

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Kaipara Flooring Co. ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

Funerals Made Simple

• Pest Control • Carpets & Upholstery • Interior and Exterior Home Cleaning

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com

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Tim & Sharlene Lord Office 09 439 8048 Fax 09 439 8049 office@hartfunerals.co.nz Cnr Gladstone Street & Victoria Street Dargaville

LocaL D e aL e r s f o r :

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

DARGAVILLE FUNERAL SERVICES LTD

Jessica & Bruce Young Directors The Point of Difference

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP NO COMPROMISE

CONTRACT FENCING

027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628

Andrew Turner

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4T-DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning KAIPARA – WHANGAREI – RODNEY Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 Email: mprabrownecontractors@gmail.com

• Hedge Trimming • Rubbish Removal • Water Blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Garden Hoeing • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Your Local Farming Partner • Suppliers of Waikato milking systems • Expert advice and service on Effluent systems • Pumps • Milking Machinery • Trenching • Water Filtration • Effluent Systems 120 Lower Dent St Whangarei • Ph 09 438 3844 106 Jervois St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 4005 www.northlandfarm.co.nz

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON (09) 439 0707 OR 027 437 6521

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3 John Sinclair Avenue, Wellsford. mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@xtra.co.nz

P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

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Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 24 April 2018 edition is 10am Monday 23 April 2018 Grazing

Pet Supplies

Tree Services

GRAZING AVAILABLE short or long term Matakohe/ Ruawai area. Please phone 021 546 368.

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: www.windowanddoors.co.nz – Window & Door Services Ltd.

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

For Sale CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

CARPET & underlay house lot - 4 bed, 2 lounge rooms, rolled up and ready for collection in Dargaville. Ph Roy 09 439 0752 make an offer.

CARPET, DINING room, lounge, bedroom, suitable for rental, bach etc, in good condition. Can be viewed on floor, offers phone 09 439 8371.

CULVERTS 6 metre, 400mm ID, super heavy duty, $260 each, phone 09 439 5080.

DINGHY 9FT - fiberglass, ex condition, $400 ono, phone 09 439 0080.

GREEN LEATHER Suite: 1 x 3 seater, 1 x 2 seater, 1 x 1 seat. Good condition, $350.00, phone 09 439 6175.

JACK FANNON menswear have a selection of thermal singlets, slipper socks, beanies and knitwear etc. To keep you warm this winter. 52 Victoria St. Dargaville 09 439 8946.

QUEEN SIZE bed, side drawers & headboard $60.

Single bed $50 ph 09 439 4725.

RENAULT MEGANE 1998 auto, immobiliser, all electrics, huge boot, towbar, top condition, 165,000 kms, $3000 ono, phone 09439 8371.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara - car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices.

Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Nurseries & Plants NATIVE PLANTS. Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants ready now for revegetation projects, effluent ponds, septic tanks, waterways and landscaping. Site visits and advice available. Open on Saturdays 10am to 4pm at 1246 Babylon Coast Road. Or else by appointment. For more information phone 09 439 4223 or email info@ babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

SHELTER TREES, shrubs, ready now. Metrosideros maori princess 1mt height, upright growing very hardy only $6.00 this week. Pittosporum karo from $1, to $3.00, Aka aka special $1.50, Camellia, good hedging $6.00. 09 439 5556, 9am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, Got2go plants.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS $1.50 each, flowering streptocarpus $3 each, mixed bromeliads $2 each.

Rhubarb large plant $3.50 each, good sized tamarillo plants (red, yellow & orange) $5 each. Ruawai Corner Place Garden Centre, EFTPOS available, 09 439 2115.

Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $465.75 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

PRESSURE WASHING, soft house wash, drives, paths, decks & more. FREE gutter cleaning with every house wash, phone Tony 022 311 8447.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Trades & Services BRICK AND blocklaying tradesmen, fencing, columns, paving, outdoor fireplaces, repairs and more phone Tony 022 311 8447.

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: www.windowanddoors.co.nz – Window & Door Services Ltd.

Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/ restretching/garage carpet — Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

Livestock CALF MILK wanted, colostrum, penicillin milk. Phone 021 439 250.

PIGS FOR SALE, 2 x Sows, Berkshire/Duroc X Excel breeders, phone Glen 09 439 7042.

For Rent LARGE 2 bedroom unit. Recently redecorated, lower Hokianga Rd with fireplace, 800m to middle of town, suit single/couple. Lawns & water included $260 p/w. Available from 29th April. Ref & bond required.

Ph 021 439 657.

Garage Sale 129 HOKIANGA Road, books, vintage, bric a brac etc, 15th - 21st of April, 8am - 3pm.

WAYNE & ANNETTE

DARGAVILLE WEANER SALE Thursday 19th April 2018

40 x TQ Simx Wnr Steers 40 x Simx Wnr Heifers Annual Draft

SINGLE? MEET other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself, all ages. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’ Phone 021 639 552.

A/c Holmridge Farm

Aut Born W/F 1yr Heifers

Wanted

CONTACT

Haydn Evans 021 985 863

• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

Phone or Txt Paul

A/c Te Ruaroa Ltd – Jim & Sue Rhynd

Entertainment

SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy - parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

TOKATOKA

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 17 - 2018

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 24 April 2018 edition is 10am Monday 23 April 2018

Situations Vacant

Public Notices

CIRCULAR DELIVERY, reliable people required to deliver mailers into household letterboxes in Dargaville. Text 022 432 6291.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert change of venue — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome.

Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

DARGAVILLE VETERINARY Centre require a secretary for board and management meetings. Accuracy and Confidentiality Required. Estimated 8 hours per month.

Please apply in writing to todd@dargavillevets.co.nz FORMWORK CARPENTER for a long term job near Matakohe 3 years exp+ required, email craig@npl. nz or phone 027 273 7381.

WAITING STAFF/KITCHEN Hand wanted for customer service, till operation, dishwashing and delivery.

Contact Vikram 021 0245 5576 - Shiraz Dargaville.

QUALIFIED WOF inspector/ mechanic. Immediate start. must have WOF cert + exp in auto repair, servicing, electrics and diagnostics. CV to graham@ godfreymotors.co.nz / call 021 298 4264

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business - If you want to stop, maybe we can help. Meeting: Mondays & Thursdays. Phone 09 439 5248 or ladies call 020 4082 1373.

QUIZ NIGHT

Oturei Marae Committee Meeting

Mamaranui Bowling Club Friday 27 April Meals available from 6pm

Sunday 22nd April 2018 at 1pm.

Church 11am.

Shared Lunch 12pm.

Trustees Meeting 12pm.

Janeen TeTuhi

Get a team together for a fun night out

Secretary

027 742 8516

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT STUFF TO CUT IT IN THE BUILDING TRADE?

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

HIRING NOW

Full time intermediate level building professional to join busy Dargaville based company. Min. 2 years experience required. Would suit a current apprentice/hammer hand or someone in a construction trade wanting a change in skill set to carpentry. High level of motivation, physical fitness and work ethic required. Suitable remuneration for the successful applicant.

Email or send your CV or a cover letter to: nwbuild@ubernet.co.nz or NW Build – PO Box 398 Dargaville

HEALTH SHUTTLE

North Kaipara Agriculture Association Inc Paparoa A&P Show

Stuck for a ride?

Don’t miss your Health appointment, we can help.

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Annual General Meeting Sunday 29 April 2pm Paparoa Sports Pavilion (at

Paparoa Showgrounds)

Members are reminded that the Association’s AGM will take place on Saturday 5th May 2018 at 1pm

BUSINESS Apologies • Minutes President’s Report • Annual accounts Elections of Officers • Subscriptions General Business D. Fagan – President

DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS

Public Notices

Members are advised that no subscriptions due will be taken on the day and that entry to the club and entitlement to a Ballot paper will be by current membership card.

Nomination Forms available at the club D. Fagan – President

29th August 1933 – 7th April 2018

AGM SATURDAY, 5TH MAY @ 4.00 PM In the library Hall, Mangawhai Village next to our gallery.

We hope you will join us.

Please keep this date available

Phone 24/7 on 439 6070 or National Help Line 0800 883 300 Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES • 24/7 crisis support • ACC Sensitive Claims • Individual and family therapy counselling • Advocacy with agencies e.g. WINZ, lawyers, health professionals • Refuge accommodation or assistance with relocation • Prevention education, parenting and empowerment programmes

WWW.SOSKAIPARA.COM

PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Kumarani Productions has made an application to have the following roads temporarily closed on the days and at the times set out below for the purpose of the Spirit of Matariki 2018.

Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4.00pm on Monday 30 April 2018.

Public Notices

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) NOLAS WINES & SPIRITS LIMITED of Dargaville, Retailers, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal and variation of a Off-licence in respect of premises situated at 126-130 Victoria Street, Dargaville and known as NOLAS WINES & SPIRITS LTD. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is bottle shop. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the Offlicence from the Bottle Store are; – Monday to Sunday 7.00 am to 10.00 pm (currently 9.00 am to 10.00 pm) and by the internet at any time on any day The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville.

Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, 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.

Nau Mai Haere Mai SUPPORTING WHANAU HAUORA Te Ha Oranga would like to invite you to attend a community hui discussing the impact that methamphetamine and suicide is having on whanau.

WE NEED YOU, OUR COMPANY IS GROWING!

Te Ra (Date): 21st April 2018 Te Waahi (Place/Venue): Kaihu War Memorial Hall Te Wa (Time): 10am-3pm

Bring your sales skills to us & be rewarded!

Our customers want to promote their businesses, they just need to talk to you to make it happen!

An honest man lies at rest.

In another world, he lives in bliss with his beloved Margaret.

Forever a loyal member of the NW Scottish Society.

Our love and prayers are with Bruce & Susan, and families at this time.

15-19 Onslow Street - Saturday 16 June 2018 – 10.00am to 9.00pm

Situations Vacant

• Sales staff wanted now • Full training provided • Massive database of customers • Huge potential to grow with our successful rural publications

Death Notices

Albert Henry Russell (Albie)

All welcome

AGM

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∙ Light refreshment will be provided ∙ Resources and information will be available WARNING: Contents of this hui contains a strong theme of suicide, methamphetamine and violence

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WESTERN SHARKS VS KAMO Spreading Northland Reserves VS Kamo - 12.30pm Williamson Contracting Premiers VS Kamo - 2.15pm

Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@nsmm.co.nz

Saturday, 21 April 2018 Kamo 1 Proudly sponsored by Catherine Stewart Bayleys Real Estate MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

For More Information Contact: Christiane Phone: 0800 My Te Ha (0800 698 342) or 027 406 7111

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4 Plover Close Dargaville

$85,000

77 Beach Rd Dargaville

$515,000

A good flat section with services to the boundary, fenced on 3 sides. Town water, town sewage. Invest now or build for your future located in a quiet neighbourhood.

Invest in this handy lifestyle block so close to town! Loads of potential here with a large bungalow style 3 bedroom house with two bathrooms and a rumpus room accompanied by an office and large outdoor entertainment area! Extra shed suitable for calf rearing, chooks, ducks etc. Town water supply, 2.74 hectares of flat land.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Kumara Competition 25 Kauri St Dargaville

$340,000

Fantails paradise, lots of mature plants and trees fill the private backyard, wondering peacefully through the trees.

1950’s three bedroom home with extra large lounge. great for entertainment, built in fireplace, good size dining room plus a good size kitchen. Double garage with carport, some new carpet going down in the lounge and new lino in part of the dining area. Extra large section 1389m2 Some work on bathroom needs doing.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Bring in your biggest Kumara to Raywhite Real Estate 1st prize-$50 2nd prize- $25 3rd prize- $20 Competition closed 30th April 2018

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Ray White Dargaville

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