Kaipara Lifestyler, April 26th 2016

April 26 2016

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Fun at the tee Nostalgia on the harbour

A group of 16 Papakura Returned Services Association Friendship Club members took a trip …

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p The Ambrose Golf Tournament saw people come from as far away as Opononi and Maungaturoto to join in the annual event at the Northern Wairoa Golf Club. Carters Dargaville manager Mark Kapa says it is always a fantastic day and it is a good time for everyone to be able to catch up and socialise together away from work. “Our builders, suppliers and sponsors are important and we enjoy organising the event and having the opportunity to interact with them on a personal level. We appreciate their support and the Northern Wairoa Golf Club for their continued support too.”

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Logging trucks action call u by Ann Morgan

Inexperienced drivers and ‘shocking’ roads have been blamed for a spate of logging truck accidents in Kaipara and Northland after three within a week and at least five this year, prompting a call for government action.

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The latest accident happened at Awakino Point and follows a logging truck crash in Dargaville the week before and comes after logs spilled across Otaika Valley Road near Whangarei when a fully laden truck and trailer unit lost control and rolled on a bend on April 11.

Northland MP Winston Peters is calling for the government to provide specialist log truck driver training, noting

some trucking firms are employing overseas drivers and experienced operators are agreeing with him.

Kaipara logging truck owner driver Dave McCullough says there needs to be more training for inexperienced drivers and the condition of Northland roads “is really bad compared to others around the country. You just can’t get the young fellows to drive the trucks

anymore. They used to be able to go with a driver so they could be taught on the job. The rules have changed now and it is too hard to do this anymore.

“I believe most of the ones that do have the crashes don’t have the experience and the shocking roads certainly don’t help. continued on page 3 …

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p Children from Dargaville schools and groups gathered by the river in the iconic Dargaville band rotunda to listen to librarian Lisa Salter read from a selection of story books. This initiative was part of Kaipara District Council’s Placemaking Concept Plan which focusses on developing the CBD and enhancing existing spaces in ways suggested during community consultation.

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p Dargaville Aero Club chief flight instructor, Murray Foster, cuts the 35th anniversary cake for the aerodrome. The club celebrated with an open house and fly-in which was an opportunity for the club to promote Dargaville to flyers from other parts of the country and attracted pilots and aircraft enthusiasts from all over the North Island.

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p The children from Small Pukekos Early Childhood Centre in Kaiwaka have been learning about Anzac Day and they painted their hands bright red and black to match the poppies that are a key symbol of Anzac Day. They also painted big red hearts, listened to ‘the last post’, read poems and enjoyed the story of Anzac Ted by Belinda Landsberry. They made their very own special handprint wreath which they worked on together. Each of the handprints represents one of the children and their family and they presented it at the local Anzac service.

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Fijian visitors

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Logging trucks action call

u by Ann Morgan

The Western Sharks Rugby Club have sponsored rugby players from Fiji to come and upskill their game here and give them the chance to experience the New Zealand culture.

Mikaele Saurara from Latoka and Joshua Tawake from Suva have also been involved in community activities such as spending time at Greenway Trust in Dargaville.

“We are really appreciating the experiences we have had so far,” said Mikaele.

“We have enjoyed going to Kai Iwi Lakes and Baylys Beach and we climbed up p Mikaele Saurara and Joshua Tawake with the Greenways crew Toka Toka peak with 71-yearold Blackie Walters. That was exciting nice change for them to have someone different on site. It is our busy firewood to do.

“We have just tried feijoas for the and section clearing season so we are first time. They are really nice — it is taking advantage of their fitness and good to try the different foods. Visiting muscle power.”

Western Sharks chairman David Greenways has been a lot of fun, they are nice to interact with. We like them Webster says this is the first year they have brought people in from overseas and they tell us they like us too.”

Joshua says they have played one to play.

“They will be teaching the younger game with the Western Sharks so far and have already learnt new skills and players new skills and help coach the are looking forward to their next game. junior teams. They also help lift team Greenways Trust general manager, numbers and it ensures there are Dianne Fowlie, says it is wonderful enough players for the season because having the men volunteering with them. a club needs a minimum of 45–50 “They have a natural empathy with players to make up the two teams. They the Greenways crew and it makes a get to experience new things as well.” ¢

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“An experienced driver can handle the roads a bit better. Extra training would make a big difference to newer drivers.

“When I was young and being taught the drivers would tell me what not to do and if I did it I got reprimanded and I knew I had done wrong. They don’t learn like that any more and it takes too long to get the licence.

How else do they get p Kaipara logging truck owner driver Dave McCullough the experience?”

Mr Peters says the accidents the government. “For example, why didn’t highlight the need for the government Minister of Economic Development to have a balanced transport policy Steven Joyce make provision for this that includes rail and in addition training in his Northland Regional Action provides specialist training for local Plan earlier this year? drivers and a much greater allocation “It is practical measures like this of funding to improve the roads. that will get and keep Northlanders in “There’s a chronic shortage of jobs. That’s what Northland families drivers and it is disappointing that want. The shortage of skilled drivers is Northland firms are bringing drivers made worse by the horrendous state in from Fiji and the Philippines. of many of the roads on which the log Several training courses are trucks travel. available in Northland but specialist “Since 2009 the government has training for driving big logging rigs is cut funding for rural roads. They should urgently needed.” provide rural roading support subsidies He adds that a real understanding and ensure specialist log truck driver of Northland’s needs is required from training is available in Northland.” ¢

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Charity gifts bikes to children

Nostalgia on the harbour u by Ayla Miller

Fifteen Dargaville children were presented with a brand new bike and helmet each from Variety — The Children’s Charity, at Selwyn Park Primary School, as part of the Variety Bikes for Kids Northland tour.

During the tour 100 bikes will be given out to nominated children throughout Dargaville, Whangarei, Kawakawa, Kaikohe, Kaitaia and Maunganui who have overcome difficult situations, or whose families are not able to purchase them a bike, or children who are positive role models to their peers. p The nominated children were all smiles when they learnt they were allowed to take the bikes home as part of the Variety for A total of 450 bikes Bikes Kids Northland Tour will be presented this year nationwide.

Vernon Stevens, is pleased to be a CEO of Variety, Lorraine Taylor, part of such an uplifting project. says that riding a bike is a child’s “I remember getting my first bike prerogative and offers them a sense and it was a big thing. Many children of independance. don’t have bikes these days and it will “However for many Kiwi Kids certain be interesting to see how many more circumstances mean they miss out. children will now ride to school.”

We have encouraged local teachers, Variety supporter, cyclist and parents, caregivers, friends and past Dargaville resident Mary Ingle, grandparents to nominate a child aged attended the presentation as well. between seven and nine from these “It has been so cool to watch the areas to receive a brand new bike kids seeing the bikes for the first and helmet from Variety,” she says. time and hopefully this will encourage Selwyn Park Primary School principal, more children to get into cycling.” ¢

A group of 16 Papakura Returned Services Association Friendship Club members took a trip back in time from Helensville to Pahi on the Kewpie Too, retracing the route of the historic steamer boats.

p The Papakura Returned Services Association Friendship Club members visit the restored gum washing machine at the Dargaville Museum as part of their journey back in time

The group travelled from Pahi by coach and spent the night at the Northern Wairoa Hotel before visiting the Dargaville Museum the following day and then returning on the boat back to Helensville.

RSA Friendship Club treasurer Pat Clews said the group often go on outings together and for many of the members it was their first time in Dargaville.

“We wanted to visit the Kaipara to learn more about the history. We really enjoyed our stay at the Northern Wairoa Hotel and the conducted tour through the museum.”

Museum volunteer Ron Halliday, who also helped build the museum, said a highlight of the tour was the gum

washing machine which was restored by the late George Sutich.

Kaipara Cruises owner-operator Terry Somers had an increase in business this tourist season and he has made this trip 12 times since Christmas.

“People are most impressed by the harbour and the Northern Wairoa Hotel.

We market it as a step back in time and people travel like they would have done in the past,” Terry said.

“We focus on the history, the scenery and the ecology of the harbour. In the early days people would get a train to Helensville, and then get the steamer from Helensville to Dargaville. It is a nostalgic journey retracing that same route.” ¢

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Small turnout for hearings

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u by Ayla Miller

A number of absences at the Kai Iwi Lakes — Taharoa Domain — Draft Reserve Management Plan hearings came as a disappointment to the panel with only an estimated 45 attending out of an expected 200.

Julie Geange spoke on behalf of the Friends of Kai Iwi Lakes working group whose purpose for forming was to provide evidence based information to the community to use in their submissions to Kaipara District Council.

The group challenged some of the proposed changes such as the banning of the powerboats, revegetation of Promenade Point and the addition of cabins at Pine Beach.

“We are concerned about the impact these changes will have on the economy and community,” she said. Local business woman and lawyer, Emma

Smith, said she is not opposed to the management plan but believes further information needs to be gathered about the economic impact the proposed changes will have on local businesses, suggesting further studies and business plans need to be explored.

“It is a requirement to consider the impact these changes will have on the economy, however there has been no sincere engagement with the business community,” she said.

Ms Smith also suggested the council had to regain the public’s trust and was suspicious of the timing of the review.

New basketball venue u by Rose Stirling

p Around 45 people spoke their submissions to the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee panel.

From left: Commissioner John Robertson, iwi representative Alan Nesbit, chair and commissioner Peter Winder and iwi representative Ric Parore

“It is the commissioner’s job to rebuild trust and confidence in the council so why the rush when the plan is already out of date?”

Despite the low turnout, Taharoa Domain Governance Committee chair, Peter Winder, says the panel found those who did speak their submissions were very helpful.

Mr Winder said the panel are now in the process of digesting what they have heard.

“We now need to reflect on what the submissions say, deliberate and decide on how to proceed, and we will be doing that over the next month. What will happen after that will depend on what decision we make.” ¢

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Shooting some basketball outside of school is about to get a whole lot easier with a new half-court at Selwyn Park due to be completed in coming days.

Kaipara District Council Parks and Community Manager, Sue Hodge, said the court is the result of feedback from the KDC’s Action Plan consultation process with the community.

Dargaville High School Head of Department for sport, Jess McPherson, said the court will enhance the school’s existing basketball programme. “It’s a plus and a win to give the community access to a facility that helps promote an active lifestyle.”

DHS student and member of the school’s basketball team, p Shooting hoops: Tyron Clark-Burnett, Alicia Covacich, Leighton Pomare and Kiana Raeli Tyron Clark-Burnett, said having the court at the park was convenient.

Leighton Pomare said he’d love to “It’s pretty good — it’s easy to access see a BMX track to complement the and the location next to the skate park skate park. is great.”

Council community consultation will Students added they would love continue with a ‘round table’ session to see some fitness bars and some on May 3, at 6pm in the Dargaville shelter. “There’s no shelter for when it Town Hall for the Annual Plan and other rains — the closest shelter is the dairy initiatives, and attendance, feedback down the road,” said Clark-Burnett. and ideas are welcome. ¢

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Kaipara Libraries Last month, the Council’s staff answered questions and promoted the Kaipara District to the many visitors at the Northland Field Days.

As well, the library’s book sale and digital services were a big attraction, providing a good opportunity to promote the community library service.

There is a lot happening in Kaipara’s libraries. Able volunteers run the community libraries with support from the staff at Dargaville Public Library. Dargaville Library is currently investigating a redesign to make better use of the space available.

There will be community consultation in April and May with an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and concerns.

NZ Hunting, NZ Weddings, NZ Women’s Weekly, NZ Life and Leisure, NZ House and Gardener and Good. Sports titles include The Wilderness, Mountain Biking, Bicycling, Dirtbike Rider and Classic Boat. We have many special interest and popular titles to choose from. All are available to download and store on your device for reading offline.

Overdrive has been offered since 2012 with many American publishers. The libraries joined Borrowbox last year to offer a variety of Australian, New Zealand and United Kingdom titles. They have plenty of new releases, series and classics. There is something for everyone with many children’s titles as well as general interest.

Audiobooks are gaining popularity and are great whether driving, mowing, Kaipara residents can join the libraries jogging, cooking or resting. The E-book for free. There is an extensive collection apps have many features to assist the which can be accessed from any library, reader with changes in font size and and now, 24/7 digital services. Kaipara, colour, bookmarking and efficient search Whangarei and Far North libraries work features. together to provide these services. By sharing the costs between the councils, If you are interested in using the digital our library members have access to many services and would like assistance in more titles than would be affordable on getting started please contact the staff at Dargaville Library to arrange free time with our own. a librarian, assistance can be arranged at The good thing about these free digital your local library although they may even services is that once you are a member be able to set you up over the telephone. of one of Kaipara’s libraries in Dargaville, All information and instructions are on the Paparoa, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka or Library’s website. Go to www.kaipara.govt.

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There is a wide range of opinions held on what activities should take place on the lakes into the future.

The Council sub-committee that governs the lake is now absorbing the material and comments from submitters and aims to make final recommendations on the overall plan back to the Council in May

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Have you ever dreamt of riding a motorbike in the sky? Well Dargaville Aeroclub can almost make this dream come true with the latest addition to their fleet, a MTOsport auto gyrocopter.

Gyrocopters are a recreational aircraft and the club’s gyrocopter offers an open air experience for one pilot and one passenger. Veteran pilot and chief flight instructor Murray Foster says this new addition will give flight enthusiasts another option when learning to fly with the club.

“You can fly very slow and turbulence doesn’t affect them the same.

People have the idea that they are dangerous but in fact they are safer than a fixed wing aircraft because you can fly slow and almost hover them like a helicopter.”

The gyrocopter uses ordinary car petrol and members of the club do their own maintenance which keeps the cost down. The latest addition is expected to attract new members to the club which is known around the country for offering free instruction.

“It is a unique opportunity. And a lot of people have never flown one before but they are very keen. It is like sitting on a bike and it gives you more of a feeling of being outside,” Murray says.

Gyrocopter flight instructor Rusty Russell has been flying for five years and says people are attracted to the aircraft because it is something different. “It’s exciting and it is a bit of a novelty as you

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p Dargaville Aeroclub flight instructor Rusty Russell with the club’s new MTOsport auto gyrocopter

are out in the air. They are ridiculously safe. I have one myself and take my wife and children in it.”

He says there is a lot of people interested in learning to fly the gyrocopter already. “When I take people up for a trial flight I let them fly it and

make it as fun as exciting as I can so they want to come back for more.”

The club offered people trial flights during their open house day and fly in earlier this month and Rusty will be taking lessons every Wednesday and Saturday at the club. ¢

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With the rough water they lose their water protected coat this means they get very cold and the feathers get water logged. Most of the sea birds only need a rest at the Centre for a few days.

The harrier hawk was the next bird to get into trouble. I think this could be the lack of food as we have received 14 so far this month - from young ones to older ones - and all have been hit on the road.

The hawk is a timid bird and they do a great job of cleaning up the road kill but some people still like to run them over just for fun.

I know at times you can’t avoid them but if you see someone run one over make a note of the time, date and registration number of the vehicle and give me a call.

Many of our endemic (New Zealand only) and native birds were here long before humans set foot on the place so they should have some right and someone to speak for them which is why we are here.

With visitor numbers slowing down now it’s time to catch up with maintenance around the Centre.

The big winds a few weeks ago smashed big branches off the tree in the day pen so that’s going to take a while to clean up but we have the right guy to do the job for us Paul Gosling.

One thing we never do at the Centre is ask a tradesperson to do the work free, or on the cheap.

Now a reminder for winter. Birds are notorious for building nests in chimneys during summer so before you start your winter fire routine – have your chimneys checked please!

Birds that commonly like building nests are the starling, sparrow and rosella. The soot build up is a great place to hold the dry grass and bits of paper that they use for the nest.

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Where It’s Easy to Live Road Works May 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE – 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. Please refer to program below for location of spraying which is subject to weather conditions Drivers are advised to take extra care where work is being carried out on roads, regardless of whether there is a special speed restriction.

Routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole district during May include pothole repairs both on unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified and the clearing of culvert inlets and outlets.

Maintenance patrols have been replacing many reflectorised edge marker pegs and this will continue as well as replacements and repairs to road signs.

Area specific works planned during May include: •

Minor bridge repairs throughout the District

•

Wet, Roll and Grade (WRG) round in both Northern and Southern Areas on high priority roads (ongoing)

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Water table restoration – Golden Stairs, Mititai, Redhill and Curnow Roads

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Culvert replacements – Millbrook, Metcalfe and Redhill Roads

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Metal blend trial – Bickerstaff, Golden Stairs, Beebush and Arapohue Roads

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Unsealed road strengthening – Waihue and Redhill Roads

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Maintenance grading throughout the district when conditions are suitable

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Unsealed potholing throughout the district (ongoing)

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Annual painting round (ongoing)

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Targeted noxious weed spraying – Paparoa Oakleigh and Golden Stairs Roads

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Mechanised tree pruning throughout the southern half of the District

We could experience some delays with work programmed during the month of May if weather restricts plant movements and progress, but work will still go ahead.

Thank you for your co-operation as these projects to improve travel on your roads are being completed.

Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information.

BUILDING CONSENT APPLICATIONS You can lodge your building consent applications through our website. We’re about making it easy and through our online portal, you can not just lodge your application, but view the status of it and apply for everything building-related, right through to Code Compliance Certificatte.

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Want to talk about how we can help make it even easier to live in Kaipara? Then let’s connect. We’re having round table sessions around the district to talk about what’s planned for the coming year, so please mark the dates in your diary now: Maungatoroto Centennial Hall – 6pm 2 May Dargaville Wairoa War Memorial Hall – 6pm 3 May Mangawhai Domain – 2pm 8 May Kaiwaka Sports Facility – 6pm 9 May Paparoa War Memorial Hall – 6pm 10 May If you’re interested in how your community is developing, what’s happening locally and district-wide, then these sessions are for you.

Please come along – all are welcome.

Council Meetings May 2016 The following meetings have been set down for the month of May and are open to the public.

Meeting times and dates may differ from those previously advertised. For confirmation or further information on a particular meeting contact the Customer Services Team on 09 439 3123 or 0800 727 059.

10am Monday 9 May 2016

Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee, Meeting Room, Council offices, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

2pm Monday 16 May 2016

Audit & Risk Committee, Meeting Room, Council offices, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

10am Thursday 19 May 2016

Raupo Drainage Committee, Drainage Hall

10am Monday 23 May 2016

Ordinary Council Meeting, Meeting Room, Wairoa War memorial Hall, Hokianga Road Dargaville

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Welcome to Mangawhai A skateboarding adventure u by Ann Morgan

Daniel Hawes runs skateboarding classes at the Mangawhai Activity Zone and took a few pupils on a trip to Auckland to sample other skate parks.

“I started giving lessons when I came from Hawaii. The skatepark here is world class and no one was really using it. Occasionally a couple of kids would come down and I was able to give them a few lessons and help them out,” said Daniel.

Daniel said things progressed from there.

“It began with one and before I knew it there were 10–15 coming to each class.

They all progressed rapidly, it is really encouraging to see. When there’s no surf they can come and skate. Children have met others their age and with the same interests. It gives them something to do outside school.

“Underground Skate in Orewa had a trip to Auckland advertised and the kids that were going asked if I could be a supervisor. There were more than 100

grommets — under 18-year-olds all up.

It was a great adventure for them.

“It was good for the kids because they got to sample the different parks and meet new people from all over the place. They can bounce off everyone’s energy and learn and copy new things.

Daniel says skateboarding helps with coordination and gets the kids outside in the sun.

“It is great to be able to provide that.

There is another trip organised for Friday April 29 from Orewa. Anyone wanting to go can contact Taila at Underground Skate in Orewa.

“The trip took us to four parks in Auckland and we finished back in Orewa at the skatepark until the sun went down. Our lessons are now over for winter and we will be back up and running in August.” ¢

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DUCK SHOOTING Fish and Game provides more black swan hunting Northland Fish and Game says hunters will have more opportunity is required (except sub gauges) when shooting over open water. to target black swan this season, as Opening Day on May 7 The regulation applies both to draws near.

The bag limit for mallards and grey ducks is 12 birds per day.

Northland has seen the lowest harvest of mallards and grey ducks over the past 20 years. Loss of habitat is thought to have played a critical role in this fall. Research indicates that predators are having a considerable impact on waterfowl.

The season for mallard/grey and shoveler ducks is May 7 to July 3 2016.

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The bag limit for paradise shelducks is 25 birds per day.

With the population recovering from recent declines and an increase in the number of complaints about crop damage, Northland Fish and Game Council felt the higher limit was justified.

The season to hunt black swan is longer. The season for Parries and black swan is May 7 to Aug 7 2016.

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The cock pheasant and quail seasons north of the Maungataniwha Range, known as the Maungamukas runs until July 31 2016 with a daily bag limit of three pheasants and 10 quail.

South of the ranges the season continues until August 28 2016 and the daily bag limit is five cock pheasants and 10 quail.

Pukeko and quail can be p Hunters producing their licences to rangers during a hunted until August 28 2016. patrol on the river Hunting without a licence is the most common offence followed by or daughter of the occupier may hunt on using lead shot. Please remember that that land without needing a game bird you’re required to buy a hunting licence. hunting licence.

If caught without one your firearm will be It’s your responsibility to know confiscated and you may be prosecuted the rules and regulations on game for offences under the Wildlife Act. bird hunting.

If a ranger checks on you, please We wish everyone a fun and safe thank them. They are a dedicated group opening weekend and hunting season of game bird hunters who give up their with a final reminder — leave the alcohol own hunting time to make sure that until firearms are put away! everyone can enjoy their sport.

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BUSINESS

Kumara lovers are in for a treat u by Rose Stirling

A popular new product on the supermarket shelf has its roots in the Kaipara district.

Kumara Fusion is a low fat, naturally sweet smooth kumara blend that can be used as a spread, a dip or a slice or simply eaten off a spoon.

Turiwiri Produce in Dargaville plays an important role in the creation of the final product by sorting and processing the product’s main ingredient, the finest local beauregards otherwise known as orange kumaras. p Turiwiri Produce staff Wiremu Porter, Kelly Matiu and Trayton Turiwiri processing Toko hold a basket full of orange kumara that is about to be manager Nicole Scott says diced and used in the popular Kumara Fusion product she loves the Kumara Fusion although she admits to being a for its health qualities as it’s high in little bit biased. “I grew up on kumara antioxidants and includes a lot of good vitamins and minerals. farms, so naturally I love kumara.

She believes the product has great “I think the product is just gorgeous, the color is beautiful, the beauregard potential and could one day soon be a kumara produces such a vibrant colour, household name. “Hopefully it becomes it’s a really lovely bright orange and it something like Lisa’s dips.” just looks so impressive and it tastes The product range, which is now yum too.” As well as tasting good Scott available at the Dargaville Four Square, says the beauregard kumara is known is the first of its kind in New Zealand. ¢

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In order to be valid, a commercial lease must include the following elements: The lease must be for a time period that is certain, unless the lease is periodic and the leased premises must be identified.

The tenant must be granted the legal right of exclusive possession of the property and the lease must be properly created as a legally enforceable contract.

A written lease ensures that the parties know exactly what their rights and obligations are. Unfortunately, we see many occasions where a lease is entered into verbally. Such arrangements become headaches for both parties when things turn sour.

The parties are free to negotiate the terms in a lease agreement that may suit their needs. Because of the nature of commercial property and its uses the parties should provide in the lease agreement for issues such as fixtures and fittings and uses of the property subject to the lease itself or as may be required.

The rights and obligations of the landlord and tenant are provided for in legislation, and are implied by the law into all commercial leases, for example:

The tenant — the lessee — must pay the rent when it is due under the lease.

The landlord — the lessor — is entitled to enter the premises at all reasonable times to view the state of repair. The landlord can serve the tenant with a notice requiring the tenant to repair any defect within a reasonable period of time specified in the notice.

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Good life with flowers u by Ann Morgan

Good Life Soaps on Victoria Street, Dargaville are now members of the Interflora and Petals florist network, meeting the demands of the community and providing national and international floral delivery.

Helen Cairns has been running the store for 18 months selling her handmade soaps and candles and says she is excited to have the florist network up and running in time for Mother’s Day. “Clients can now send flowers not just locally but nationally and internationally too,” said Helen.

“I have the catalogues available in store and people can come in and

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browse through them to decide what they would like to send, or tell me by phone what they would like. There has been a real need for the service in our community and it is great to be able to provide it now.

For my local or visiting clients they are welcome to come in and choose flowers and combine these with anything from my range of handmade soaps, candles,

Buy her a Bouquet from right here in Dargaville or select from our petals and teleflora catalogues & send them anywhere in the world* Plus, so many awesome gift ideas too...

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body butters or any other products. Our range are made here in store and we make lovely gift packs.

With Mother’s Day coming Helen will have prepackaged gift packs available and they also have gift vouchers.

“Products can be personalised with labels especially created for a person.

We also have organic fair trade teas available and a wide range of fragrances which can be combined with bouquets.

Maybe you would like to bring your mum in after brunch and let her choose something herself.

“I love Dargaville and being in this location, it is beautiful. I am always surprised how well supported I am locally. Tourists passing through call in and love our products.

“They appreciate that I am open on the weekends as they are able to browse at their leisure.” ¢

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Make mum feel special Every year we set aside one day to celebrate the women who are, quite simply, the reason for our existence.

Mother’s Day was first celebrated in the United States in the early 20th century although similar festivals and days have been dedicated to mothers all over the world and throughout history.

Nowadays it is traditionally celebrated by cooking mum breakfast in bed and showering her with gifts.

It is a difficult task, thanking her for support and unconditional love, but the most important thing is to make her feel appreciated, for all those times she was a personal chef, taxi driver, security guard and teacher.

If your mother is one to compete with Imelda Marcos in the shoe department, take her to The Shoe Box and let owner Jo Duder help you find the perfect pair for your her and maybe even a pair for yourself.

“Enjoy your Mother. Take the time to appreciate her if she is still with you and make the day special,” says Jo. Perhaps spoil her with some incense from Snazzi Gifts or a mystical ornament.

Maybe even a colouring book to help her unwind after a busy day and a carefully selected card containing some heartfelt words of gratitude.

Jewellery or her favourite crystals are another sure way to make your mum feel the love on her special day.

If it’s designer homeware your mother is after find her something unique from Dreams in Maungaturoto. The locally owned store has a wide range of top quality gifts and accessories.

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Making mum feel like a million dollars has never been easier and the gift of clothing or leisure wear is sure to put a smile on her face.

Finish up the day with a delicious meal at the Aratapu Tavern and let her choose her favourite dish on the menu accompanied by a wine or cocktail to truly show her how much you care. ¢

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AUTO

CHIMNEY SWEEP AND SAFETY CHECK

Safety the watchword for Autumn u by Andy Bryenton

“The WOF & Servicing for your fire”

With so many new residents in the Kaipara region this Autumn — many of whom have come to find a country lifestyle after residing in the big city — it was a timely idea for the local representatives of Stihl and Polaris to join forces, hosting a seminar on outdoor power and safety recently.

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The message delivered at Te Kopuru’s Southern Rugby clubrooms was a pertinent one for the season, as novices and veterans alike open up the toolshed and reach for their chainsaws, anticipating a hefty woodpile to see them through winter. Stihl, who have been in the business of providing saws to forestry worldwide for decades, are strong advocates of chainsaw safety, going so far as to sponsor programmes all over the globe for everyone from first-time kindling cutters to grizzled veterans of the tall timber. Recognising that many of our recent arrivals may be picking up a chainsaw for the first time was reason enough to run through the basics of safety here in the west Kaipara — a message which always bears repeating. The first principle is to make sure you are working with a

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The other key message — which is sometimes overlooked in New Zealand, with our can-do, she’ll-beright attitude — is that safety p A full set of gloves, boots, helmet, eye and ear protection and chaps for complete safety begins with the right gear.

A helmet with a face guard and gloves, boots and chaps are there to goggles protects the user from flying prevent serious injury if things do go chips of wood. wrong. Just like riding a motorbike, the Earmuffs cut back the massive noise full safety kit isn’t for the faint of heart of the blade ripping through timber. And — it’s a must. ¢

12 FORD KUGA Zetec 25142km Very Tidy SUV ���������������������������������������������������������������������� PRICED TO SELL AT $27,990 12 FORD KUGA Titaniunm , Panther Black, very Low kms ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$29,990 12 FORD TERRITORY Titanium 2�7 TD , 7 seater, 81,000kms, ���������������������������������������������������������GREAT BUYING $38,990 12 MAZDA CX5 GLX 2�0 Petrol, only 27,000km �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $30,990 12 FORD TERRITORY Titanium RWD in black, 156,414km, great servicing and priced to sell ������������������������������������� $26,990 11 FORD FOCUS 1�6L, Auto, Hatchback, 113,284km, 1 owner, great little car and priced at ��������������������������������������$11,990

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11 FORD KUGA Titanium, Great history, 17,000kms, Towbar����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$29,990 10 HOLDEN CRUZE ,Red , 38316km����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������GREAT BUYING AT $15,500 09 FORD FALCON G6E 96,500 Kms , Very Tidy Car with great History �������������������������������GREAT BUYING AT $16,990 08 FORD FOCUS 2�0L, manual, 106,395km ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� PRICED TO SELL AT $9,990 08 HOLDEN COMMODORE Berlina V6, 1 owner with great servicing, 86,000km, 3564cc petrol engine, 4 speed Auto �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$14,990 07 FORD FIESTA, 1�6, great kms, ideal first car �������������������������������������������������������������������������PRICED TO SELL AT $7,990 07 FORD TERRITORY GHIA, leather, 7 seater, Goes Great ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$14,990 06 HOLDEN COMMODORE Berlina V6, excellent condition ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$14,250

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A winning combination It was smiles all round as the big prizes were awarded in two automotive hamper draws. Both Carter’s Tyres Dargaville and Dargaville Diesel Specialists have adopted the generous idea of rewarding a lucky customer each month with cupboards full of groceries. Carter’s Tyres’ winner Heather was rapt with a whopping haul of Countdown gift vouchers — and there will be another winner this month — someone who has had their tyres repaired by the friendly local team in blue.

Meanwhile it’s all change at Dargaville Diesel Specialists, as seasoned veteran of the auto trade Brent Nurse comes to help fellow mechanic and WOF guru Rodney get to grips with a flood of pre-winter work.

The pair have over 80 years of hands-on experience between them and are both well known around the Dargaville region for their wizardry in bringing ailing motors back to life.

It was a whole different kind of ‘fuel’ which Rodney was handing out last week though, as the family of ‘Sonny’ Nisbet came down to gratefully receive a big hamper full of goodies — his prize in the monthly Dargaville Diesel draw. ¢

Son: ‘Dad, do spiders taste good?’

Dad: ‘Yuck! Why should you ask that kind of thing at dinner?’ p ‘Sonny’ Nisbet’s family collect their prize from Dargaville Diesel — a hamper full of Autumn essentials

Son – ‘Because, Dad, there was a spider in your mashed potatoes, but now there’s just half of one.’

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WHAT’S ON?

Dargaville

Dargaville Little Theatre tickets for The Rookie Black, White and Shades of Grey are on sale at the Dargaville Sewing Centre for performances on the May 6 and 7, 13 and 14 including a matinee on the 13th at 3pm.

Dargaville Sewing Centre School Holiday Classes. Week two. Beginners class making a polar fleece hoodie. A two day class, Tues 26th & Wed 27th, 10.00–12.00 each day. Cost is $45 pp. Bean bag class (New). A two day class. Thursday 28th & Friday 29th, 10.00–12.30pm. Cost $90 includes all fabrics and the beans. Backpack class.

Tuesday 26th, 1.30–3pm. Cost $20 pp.

Shoulder bag class (New). Wednesday 27th, 1.30 to 3.00pm. Cost $25 pp.

Place mat class (New). Thursday 28th, 1.30 to 3pm. The children make 2 mats.

Cost $20 pp.

Contact Dargaville Sewing Centre for more details 09 439 8540.

Arrive Alive...

Don’t Drink and Drive

Girls Brigade: For girls 5–15 yrs.

Build friendships, Christian values, cooking, crafts, games and loads more.

Thursdays 3:30pm–5pm at the Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Phone Pauline 021 263 7556 or 09 439 7507.

Wednesday Crafts: 10am till 12.30 in old CMA building, Tirarau Street, All welcome. Varied crafts and warm friendship. Lunch, morning tea and transport provided if necessary. $5 entry fee. Phone Lilian 439 7799 or Cynthia 439 5895 for more details.

African Drumming six week course: Tuesday evenings from May 10–June 14 5.30pm–6.30pm. $12 per class or $60 for all six classes. Drums provided. For enquiries or to enrol contact Josie on 021 0223 8621 or josie.scott@xtra.co.nz.

Northern Wairoa Senior Men’s Football team will play against Auckland University at Memorial Park on Anzac Day. Time TBC. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club Inc is having their 40th jubilee birthday on Queens Birthday Weekend 3rd, 4th & 5th June — at the Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms. Contact Richard 09 439 8633 or Ken 09 439 8046.

Kaiwaka

Kaiwaka Sports Awards at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex Wednesday

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793

April 27. Tickets available from Jaques Four Square or KSA club delegates Adults $25 Children Year nine and under $10.

Wellsford

Wellsford Country Music Club 2nd Sunday of the month 1.30 at the Wellsford District Community Centre 1 Matheson Rd Wellsford $5.00 entry or $4.00 for members Resident band.

Singers/visitors welcome. Join us for a great afternoon’s entertainment and meet fellow music lovers. Phone John for further info 09 425 4041.

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Indoor Bowls Club: at the Senior Citizen’s Hall Fagan Place every Monday 7.15pm ($3.00 includes refreshments) contact Terry 09 431 3254.

Music in the Vines: Live music by local musicians every Saturday afternoon throughout summer. Families welcome. Free entry. Food and drink on sale. 4–8pm Te Whai Bay Wines, 367 King Road, Mangawhai.

Markets

Community Flea Market: First Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243.

Dargaville Riverside Market corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays 12.00pm–4.00pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on Facebook.

Kaihu Market On second Saturday of the second month, 9am–noon. Kaihu Hall, stalls free, proceeds to fundraising for the hall. Esma 09 439 7293.

Kaiwaka Markets Every Friday, 10am–3pm. Three Furlongs Tavern. Ph David: 021 210 3756.

Maungaturoto Markets: The Maungaturoto markets are on first Friday of the month, 3.30pm–6.30pm.

44 View St, Maungaturoto Centennial Community Hall. Fresh produce, arts, crafts and more.

For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 0222 0218 or email maungaturotomarkets@gmail.com.

Paparoa Farmer’s market every Saturday 9am–12noon on the village green Paparoa.

Mangawhai Beach and Country Market: At the domain every Sunday 9am–1pm. Stalls/car boot sites.

Bookings 027 458 6144.

Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale: Gala, market day, 1st Sunday , $5 per car boot or stall. Sheryl on 09 433 2802.

Te Kopuru Market: On 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru.

Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

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Mangawhai Golf Club is an all weather coastal course that is ranked among the best in the North Island. Unique walking tracks, including the spectacular Coastal Track makes Mangawhai a great place to explore. Come and find out why the locals know it as ‘Magical Mangawhai’.

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There’s art in tartan

E-mail your results

to:

info@nsmm.co.nz S T L U S E R SPORTS

u by Rose Stirling

You don’t necessarily need tartan fabric to create a tartan masterpiece according to Patsy Montgomery who encourages artists taking part in this year’s Art N Tartan Wearable Art Awards in Waipu.

“It can be created in any way you choose to dream up, whether it be welded, woven or painted on your fabrics — the sky’s the limit.

So get your head in the clouds and start dreaming and making because the Art N Tartan Awards are just around the corner,” she says.

This year is the sixth event and the theme is play and playfulness as a source of creativity.

Ms Montgomery says the festival has become a popular event on Waipu’s calendar and a move to the newly completed Celtic Barn in Waipu has meant tripling the audience capacity.

“The success of the show is a result of enormous volunteer endeavour under the auspices of Waipu Museum.

The show was initially the brainchild of staff members at the Museum

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who dreamed it up to become a signature event for Waipu’s annual festival ‘Waipu in Tartan’. The festival celebrates the 1782 repeal of a law forbidding Highland men and boys from the wearing of tartan as a means of quelling ‘Highland rebelliousness’ and is celebrated annually among Scots communities all around the world.

The Waipu awards offers eleven $1,000 category prizes — the Supreme Award of $3,000, a Janome sewing machine, or a BOC portable welder, for a total prize pool of $16,000 dollars.

The final date for entry forms is now May 8. Actual entries must be completed by the preliminary judging day on June 19.

Entry forms are available from www. waipumuseum.com or phone the museum on 09 432 0746. ¢

Parish Indoor Bowling Club. April 18.

Club Night 1st Henk Haverkamp, Rex Nielsen, Betty Mason. 2nd Warren Younger & Havah Nielsen. Good Sports Bev Fryer & Alan Harrison.

Dalmation Indoor Bowls. April 20.

1st Ken Rogers, Marianne Harvey, Bev Fryer. 2nd Norm Clark, Georgia Watt, Rex Nielsen.

Bridge Dargaville Bridge Club. Tuesday April 18.

Winter Singles: 1st Peter Simpkin/ Peter Ball. 2nd Lesley Cunliffe/ Gerry Varney. 3rd Bill Vodanovich/ Dave Murphy. 4th Deidre Dewhurst/ Havah Nielsen.

Wednesday April 19.

Savident Pairs: 1st Mike Fleming/

Pamela Barton. 2nd Julie Harper/Anna Murphy. 3rd Josie Smith/Glad Morse, 4th Judy Yakas/Pam Brown.

Learn to play the world’s finest card game — see our ad in this issue.

Golf April 20, 18 Hole Coronation Medal, Aotearoa Cup and Putting.

Silver: Viv Webb 71 net, Gay O’Flaherty 76 c/b. Bronze 1: Jill Jenyns 70, Trish Manning 71 c/b, Mary Kidd 71, Jan Wallace 73 c/b. Bronze 2: Deborah Ashley 71, Noelene Osbaldiston 72.

9 Hole Putting.

Elaine McCracken 16 putts, Elaine Barfoote 17 putts.

Tuesday Men’s Golf April 19.

J Melanson 41, N Johnson 39, B Pocklington 38, P Burrell 38, L Mitchell 38, D Hewetson 37, N Moran 37, T Kena 37, W Sherman 37.

Two’s D O’Flaherty, N Johnson.

Kaipara Service Directory ATJ

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth

S T A

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• Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Water Blasting & Chem Washes • Decks • Rental Repairs • Section Cleanups • Fences & Repairs • Concreting • Rubbish Removal • Hedge Trimming • House Renovations • Plus Much More

Andrew Turner

027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628 ats.maintenance@hotmail.com

C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE Movement Therapies Ltd

Massage Treatments, Yoga & Body Awareness Classes in Dargaville.

Holistic Relaxation Massages from $45 (60 min) Yoga Classes @ the Yoga Centre (118 Victoria St): Prenatal Massages from $30 (30min) Wednesdays Early Birds 7.15 - 8.15 am Foot Massages from $30 (30 min) Wednesdays Late Eve 6.00 - 7.30 pm

Check out www.bodywise-movingwell.com or contact Lisa on 022 15 32 361 for more info.

C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

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3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

Fencing Specialists Servicing Dargaville to Mangawhai

ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

• Post & Batten • Post & Rail • Netting • Entrances • Stock Yards • General Block Maintenance

Call Chris Hickey on 027 561 1719

Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician

Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

Muddy River Cottage

FURNISHED 3 BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION FOR BOOKINGS PHONE: 021 439 808

MAKE YOUR BOOKING TODAY! Come in and talk with our experienced stylists so we can customise and create your new look.

fibre.

09 439 7432

h air lim ited

26 victoria street dargaville 0391

Hart Funerals Bruce Young & Jessica Pople cnr victoria & gladstone street dargaville Po BoX 306 Phone 09 439 8048

Tim & Sharlene Lord • Carpets & Upholstery • Interior and Exterior Home Cleaning e-mail - kaiparacleaningco@farmside.co.nz Facebook - www.facebook.com/kaiparacleaningco

Phone 021 114 6729

MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the septicwww.kaiparacleaningco.co.nz tank cleaning specialists in your district.

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

Kaipara Flooring Co. Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends Residential & Commercial

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

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Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

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

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Kaipara Service Directory PAXCOM

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

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You will love where we take you!

Stuart Sterling Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

Computer Repairs

Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

and other leading companies

09 439 8303

Travel Broker Dargaville 021 268 7006 suec@rosemanandwarren.co.nz

• Virus Removal • Speed-Ups • Email • Internet • Upgrades Grant Clapham 09 942 8747 027 419 2612

Servicing North Shore Rodney - Kaipara Over 30 years experience

Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

Listen to Big River FM O N FA R M S E RV I C I N G Call Brendon or Craig to arrange on (09) 431 2123 at branches: 1916 SH1, Kaiwaka or

24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK Community Flavour and Variety

22 Whittaker Rd, Warkworth

(09) 425 8535

BIG BIG RIVER RIVER FM FM DARGAVILLE 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM

09 439 3003

sales@bigriverfm.co.nz

Helping the community in so many ways

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the May 3 2016 edition is 10am, Monday 2 May 2016.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale 1 COLLAPSIBLE portable sauna. Excellent condition, wooden, infra-red lamps. View to inspect. Phone after 6pm 09 439 1587.

16 FOOT wake fishing boat, 140hp, $6,000. Phone 021 857 211 2001 NISSAN Maxima, V6 auto, good tyres, good condition, looked after. $2,500 ono. Phone 021 203 2953.

BRAKE DISC pads for car and light commercials.

Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

FARM DOG pups. Border Collie cross. Would suit as workers or pets. Female b/w born 25/1. $100 ono 09 439 6842 / 022 322 9853.

FIREWOOD GUM hot mix $80 per cubic metre.

Delivered Kaipara area. Phone 09 439 0403.

FIREWOOD TOPSOIL and Mulch Chip. Firewood from $45.00 per metre, Topsoil $40.00 per metre and Mulch Chip $15.00 per metre. Phone Doug 020 4088 7689, Adrian 020 4091 8732 or Tamati 020 4104 0964.

HEADING HUNTAWAY pups, great working parents.

Phone or txt for info 021 857 211 or 021 245 0164.

HOLDEN RODEO Turbo diesel, 2001, manual, p/s, tow bar, extra cab, with roof rack & rollout service or display unit. Phone 021 228 2637.

HOUSE FOR removal, 90 metres square, 2 bedrooms, in Dargaville, $15,000. Phone 021 228 3414.

PURCHASE AN oil & air filter combo and receive 15% discount. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

SUBARU IMPREZA 2007, 87,000kms, white & in good condition, auto, racing seats, WOF & REGO, $10,500 ono. Phone 09 439 6356.

TOYOTA RAV4 1994, $2,000 ono, WOF & REGO, runs well ‘as is where is’ Phone 09 439 6356.

Entertainment BIRTHDAY PARTY: Magic Show, special balloons, suitable for adults or children. Ask now. Phone Colin Schwamm 09 439 8596.

For Sale

Tool boxes, large aluminium (fit inside ute) plus some smaller aluminium ones. Vintage saws, long tram jack, heavy duty trolley. Too many to list.

Cnr Rimu & Tirarau Street Thursday 28th April 9am start.

Accommodation Wanted URGENTLY REQUIRED a house for 1 adult, 2 children.

Clean and responsible tenants. Refs and bond available. Phone Victoria 021 0886 1433.

Garage Sale 19 MEADOWPARK Drive, Dargaville 9am Saturday 30th April. Furniture, appliances, garden tools, irrigation equipment, manchester, homeware, clothes, jewellery & shoes.

23 CRANLEY Street Saturday 30th April 9am start.

Lounge and bedroom furniture, linen, crockery, household appliances, bric-a-brac, garden equipment.

ALL ELECTRICAL items checked as safe condition.

Gas hob, bread maker, Kenwood mixer, dryer, large heaters, ice fans and heaps more. Cnr Rimu & Tirarau Street Thursday 28 April. Start 9am.

DON’T MISS this Monster one: furniture, linen, bedding, tools - something for everyone. Cnr Rimu & Tirarau Street Thursday 28 April. Start 9am.

Tree Services

Retro Garage Sale VINTAGE COLLECTABLES, second hand and new. Cnr Rimu & Tirarau Street Thursday 28 April. Start 9am.

Fencing FENCING, POST and batten, post and rail, retaining, yards and stock handling. Phone Chris for free advice 027 472 4824.

Nurseries & Plants NATIVE PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens. Specimen trees, ornamentals, hedging, windbreaks, shrubs, groundcovers. Riparian, effluent pond and revegetation plants available for Autumn planting. Nursery is open on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm and at other times by prior arrangement. Discounts for bulk purchases, delivery service available. Situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Rd Dargaville. Ph 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

Work Wanted

SHEARING GANG Available for contract shearing.

Open shearing or crutching. Will travel most places. Competitive rates.

Phone Paul Or Rex

09 439 0150 or 021 871 516

Grazing GRAZING AVAILABLE - short term or long term phone 027 204 8686 or 09 439 8234.

Sheep Shearing ANY SIZE flock. Top quality job, good rates. Phone Rob 027 209 0942.

Work Wanted HANDYMAN GENERAL, outdoor work, chainsaw, fencing, farm work and truck driving. Phone 09 439 6992.

Work Wanted

COAST TO Coast Treeworks. All aspects of treework, professional qualified arborist, free quotes. Ph Victor 021 050 2665.

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

09 439 1505 027 614 6309

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA Situations Vacant EXPERIENCED LOG truck driver required to work from a Dargaville base, good conditions offered, ph 021 039 1884.

WANTING STAFF - a reliable individual must have a car, till handling experience, kitchen hand experience and ready to work on weekends. Enquire with Jas 021 438 311. Shiraz Indian Restaurant/Bar/Cafe.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 26 - 2016

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the May 3 2016 edition is 10am, Monday 2 May 2016.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Situations Vacant Do you have experience and/or a passion to work with our elderly citizens?

Are you able to work away Tender Loving Care from home for up to two In your own home weeks at a time?

We have positions for live-in care to start immediately throughout Northland.

You will need to have a full drivers license and a reliable vehicle.

Send your CV to recruitment@tlc4u2.co.nz or call Gareth on 0275-184376

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.

LAWN MOWING, Weed Eating, Spraying, Hedges, Chainsawing, Pruning, Gardening, Rubbish Removal, Water Blasting, Painting and Fencing Services. Phone Gavin for all your property maintenance needs on 09 972 8878 or 021 926 362.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.v

TRACTOR DRIVER GENERAL HAND. Te Roroa Farm Development Company Beef Units 1,400ha farm located on the west coast app 50km north of Dargaville Northland.

Farming Angus cows growing all progeny and topping up with Friesian bulls and cross bred steers as trading cattle.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

We are looking for a tractor driver / general hand to join our team. The skills you will bring, will include but not limited to: • Tractor driving • Fencing conventional and electrics • Weed control spraying • General farm R&M • Some stock work when needed • Certificates in tractor safety, Quad safety and approved handler agri chems will be an advantage You must have a willingness to comply with H&S rules and regulations.

Please apply in writing with CV and References to farmmanager@teroroa.iwi.nz Applications close 7th May 2016.

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR WANTED

Public Notices

A great opportunity has arisen for a part-time office administrator to join the Dargaville Club team.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle.

Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

You will report to the Club President, and responsibilities will include: • Filing, banking, mail, and general administration • Accounts payable • Customer invoicing • Payroll, PAYE, and Kiwi Saver • Reconciliation of purchases and sales • Attend monthly meetings recording minutes etc.

Previous experience in accounts and administration would be helpful An outgoing personality and flexible working style are critical for this environment. Multi tasking is a must!

You will need to display a high level of attention to detail and strong computer and keyboard skills specifically knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

We are currently using the Xero accounting package, in which full training will be given.

If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Office Administration Position, P.O. Box 147 Dargaville.

You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role.

Septic Tank Services CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service.

Priced from $350. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. Code Compliant.

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

Property Maintenance AAA+ ALL Class Glass requirements. See the Glass Dr to fix your pane. Competitive Quotes - Clean Cut Rates. $50 fitting fee + materials or $40 for Gold Card Holders when you mention this ad. Phone the Glass Dr - Ray on 027 477 3751.

kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

LEARN MUSIC Maverick Music Studio teaches ukulele, guitar and drums, bango and vocals. Contact John 022 642 1376 or 09 439 5289.

PARIRAU E Wha Church Restoration Committee AGM, 10am Sunday 15th May 2016 at Parirau Marae, Tana Road, Matakohe.

SNUGGLEPUSS CATTERY, Cat Motel, reasonable rates, inspection welcome at 293 Waihue Road, Dargaville. Phone Lorraine 09 439 7206.

ZUMBA FITNESS - classes at Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville on 26 April 2016 at 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Cost only $5 a class. Bring: drink bottle, towel, comfortable shoes and a “smile”.

Be prepared to have fun, feel great, make new friends and just join the party. Enquiries: Dianna phone 09 439 0407 or 027 388 2515.

ZUMBA SWING - for the first time in Dargaville, a new Zumba programme designed specifically for mothers with babies. With baby safely attached to you in a swing or carrier, you are free to dance to exciting zumba rhythms. Get fitter, lose weight, increase flexibility and at the same time bond even more with your baby. Starting Tuesday 3rd May. Kaipara Community Centre. Time 9-10am. First class free, then $5 onwards. Enquiries Dianna phone 09 439 0407 Mob: 027 388 2515.

NORTHERN WAIROA VETERINARY CLUB SOCIETY LTD

AGM Wednesday 25 May 2016 At 12.30pm N.W. Boating Club Totara Street, Dargaville

NORTHERN

WAIROA Family Budget Service (Inc)

FREE & Confidential Budgeting Service.

Advice & complete money management if required.

Call in for a friendly chat or give us a call.

5 Portland Street Dargaville

09 439 8592

Looking to a brighter future

Public Notices

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE Stuck for a ride?

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

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

DARGAVILLE PROBUS CLUB Special General Meeting 10 May at 10am GREENWAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE Agenda: Name Change

FREE BRIDGE LESSONS Monday 2nd May 7pm The Kiosk, Logan St (Memorial Park) Come and join the friendliest Bridge Club and learn how to play bridge!

For more information contact Neil Hearn 09 439 0520 or dargavillebridge@gmail.com

Public Notices

TUITION ART Private classes or night classes.

Start Tuesday 3rd May 7pm to 9pm.

Phone Jean 09 439 0255.

Northern Wairoa A & P Assoc.

Arapohue Show

RUGBY RUGBY RUGBY Dargaville Ford Western Sharks vs Old Boys Marist Saturday 30th April Farmlands Park, Dargaville Redline Reserves 12.30pm Carters Premiers 2.15pm

AGM Monday 9th May 2016

Ruawai College Board of Trustees Election

at 7:30pm Arapohue Hall.

All Welcome.

Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the board of trustees.

BADMINTON Seniors (14yrs +)

Starts Monday 18th April 7.30pm $2/night Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance) Some racquets available ALL WELCOME

Enquiries 021 439 157

PARENT ELECTION NOTICE DARGAVILLE INTERMEDIATE BOARD OF TRUSTEE’S ELECTION Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the board of trustees.

A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters.

You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate, or you can nominate yourself (make sure you sign both parts of the form).

Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

A nomination form and notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters.

You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate or you can nominate yourself (make sure you sign both parts of the form).

Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at noon on Friday 20th May 2016 and may be accompanied by signed candidates’ statements.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

Voting closes at noon on Friday 3 June 2016.

Brenda Harris Returning Officer

STITCHES & CRAFT Ladies all ages, all welcome.

Are you looking for inspiration or help to start to finish projects? Maybe something started by your Grandma or Mother, or something Mrs Brown taught you.

Now is the time - We are a very friendly, happy group of ladies. If you enjoying stitching and craft, in a no stress environment, come and join us. All crafters welcome.

We meet between 10am and 4pm Tuesday and Fridays At: 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville Phone Lois 027 473 0598

Nominations close at noon on 20th May 2016 and may be accompanied by signed candidates’ statements The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

Voting closes at noon on 3rd June 2016.

PARENT ELECTION NOTICE DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEE’S ELECTION Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the board of trustees.

A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters.

You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate, or you can nominate yourself (make sure you sign both parts of the form).

Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at noon on 20th May 2016 and may be accompanied by signed candidates’ statements The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

Voting closes at noon on 3rd June 2016.

Signed: Lucy Heller-Evans Returning Officer

Are you interested in helping people improve their lives?

Kaipara Budgeting Service is looking for volunteer Budget Advisers to help take this community-based free service to the next stage of its educational programme.

If you have an hour or two to spare we would love to hear from you.

For more information call into our office at 80 Normanby Street, Dargaville or phone 946 5440 (local call)

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

20 April 26 - 2016 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

12 Cranley Street, Dargaville Character Villa Large 3 Bedroom villa in the center of town with extra large lounge. Good size kitchen and dining area. Fireplace, with heat pump, insulated top and bottom.

Double garage, fenced off back yard. Only short walk to town. Good tenants willing to stay on. Afternoon viewing only.

31 Awakino Road, Dargaville Property Investment

$225,000

Excellent Tenant here, they look after the house well. House will be sold with Tenant staying on. Good tidy 2 bedroom home, insulated and only short walk to town. 2 Showers, 1 separate and 1 over bath.

Separate toilet. Ramp at back of house. Built around the 1940’s.

Now’s the time to add another rental to your portfolio.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1444575

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

$175,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1444582

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Ray White Dargaville

CELEBRATE 25 YEARS WITH RAY WHITE List your property in May and be in the draw for a weekend away to Paihia for 2.

33 Donnellys Crossing, Donnellys Crossing A True Kiwiana Spot

Listen to the water running down the stream nearby and relax in this 3 Bedroom home with large sleep out built around the 1920’s with 1394 m2 section. Selling just below G.V, insulated under house, good free standing fireplace character building with more potential.

$165,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1395408

Special Conditions Apply Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

NOLA DUCK SHOOTING NIGHT THURSDAY 5TH MAY 2016

Ridgeline Super Specials

Every $50 you spend instore on any duck shooting product puts you in the draw to win a firearm on the night (but you must be there to qualify) firearm will be drawn on the night from those present. Also, Ridgeline prizes drawn on the night.

ATA SHOTGUNS - CY SERIES

Semi-auto shotguns 3” in 12 gauge & 20 gauge, 28” barrel.

899.00

$

$1,195.00 NEW ATA VENZA 28” SHOTGUN Synthetic Stock $990.00 In 12 gauge & 20 gauge, 3” semi-auto Walnut Stock

See nola sports for the best prices on lead and steel ammo

NOW

NOW

GRIZZLY JACKET

STAYDRY TROUSERS

black WAS $199.00!!

WINCHESTER SUPER X DUCKLOAD STEEL - $189 WINCHESTER 32G SUPER RANGER - $185 WINCHESTER BUSHMAN 34GM LEAD - $165 WINCHESTER XPERT STEEL - $189 WINCHESTER SUPER X 1 1/4OZ - $195 GAME BORE SUPER STEEL 30GM 2 3/4 1550FPS - $160 GAME BORE MAGNUM STEEL 3” 32G - $220 RIO MIN MAGNUM 70M 42G - $200 FALCON HYPER STEEL - $189 FALCON SP 36 1 1/4 LOAD - $149 FALCON SP 40 GRAM - $189 PER SLAB

35.00

$

100.00

$

black or olive WAS $69.99!!!

NOW

20.00

$

WORKMANS TEE’S

black , olive OR buffalo camo WAS $35.50

SPECIALS AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST

NOLA SPORTS

126-130 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Phone: 09 439 8624