Kaipara Lifestyler, April 26th 2022

April 26 2022

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Hitting the pavement Landfill appeal gathers pace

Witness statements are being finalised for the appeal against the planned Dome Valley landfill and its perceived …

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p After the successful opening of the new concrete exercise track around the Paparoa showgrounds, 100 people of all ages set off on the Fun Walk/Run fivekilometre course. “It was a great celebration of the volunteer efforts of many who created the track and a way to get the community out and connected with each other again, after the pandemic restrictions,” says Paparoa Sports and Recreation Association chair Libby Jones.

Blanket speed limit quashed

Sensing needs for children

Rachel Rowland organised a free movie viewing for children that do not get the chance to experience the cinema …

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Racecourse agreement reached

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Waka Kotahi has confirmed that a blanket speed limit drop to 80km/h will no longer be considered for Northland after a public backlash to the idea and the implications of its economic and social impact were considered.

“Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency has listened to feedback received on the Te Tai Tokerau Northland speed reviews and confirmed that the proposals will not apply a blanket speed limit,” confirmed agency spokesperson Steve Mutton.

“They will take a targeted approach, which divides each section of state highway up into sections, outlining the safe and appropriate speed for each area.”

The contentious speed limit drop was posited late last year. It will instead be

replaced with a considered approach, reducing speeds in dangerous, crashprone areas or near schools and marae.

“Waka Kotahi heard that there is strong community support for addressing speed limits outside schools and through townships, and the proposals will initially focus on the safety concerns in these areas,” Steve Mutton said.

“There is still more work to be done on speed limit changes for other parts of the roads, and they’ll continue working with stakeholders to reach the right solution.”

“I’m pleased the blanket approach to reducing speed limits across all of Northland is not going to be applied,” said Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith. “The concerns of the people have been heard, at least for now.

“There is still plenty of ongoing work to be done, and I will keep Kaipara people up to date with developments and next steps as there may be section-by-section highway speed limits proposed.

“I simply want our people and roads to be as safe as those in any other region of New Zealand.” ¢

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p Mangawhai was the scene for a whole field full of Easter excitement during the holiday weekend, as classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts flocked from across Kaipara to the town’s Easter Hop. Hosted by the Mangawhai Muscle and Classic Car Club, the field was packed with American hot rods, muscle cars from the golden era of V8s, European sports classics and even a very rare Honda S600; the firm’s first-ever sports convertible from the 1960s.

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NEW LISTING p A call to help with an autumn clear up and planting project saw members of the Maungatūroto community turning up in force. Convenor Carol Moorehead says she is grateful for all the help the Maungatūroto wharf project received from locals around the district. Local businesses and residents have been helping to maintain, plant and enhance the former landfill site since 2013, when the wharf was built for the township’s 150th-anniversary celebration.

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Cycleway advances

Landfill appeal gathers pace

u by Andy Bryenton

u by Paul Campbell

Witness statements are being finalised for the appeal against the planned Dome Valley landfill and its perceived pollution danger to the Kaipara Harbour, with the legal team taking the case to the Environment Court in June.

“There is a lot going on behind the scenes to get ready to appeal the resource consent approval given by hearing commissioners,” said Fight the Tip executive member Michelle Carmichael.

“Witness statements are due, so lots of hard work is going on for some members of the executive and those in the community who are supporting our case with lay witness statements.

“Our legal team of Berry Simons is pulling all of this together. There are other parties appealing this case too, including a range of iwi entities representing Ngāti Manuhiri and Ngāti Whātua, along with DOC and Forest and Bird. So this Environment Court battle is a collective front of us all walking p Fight the Tip executive Michele Carmichael side by side.” works on a June Environment Court The Dome Valley tip site was appeal date secured by Chinese owned Waste Management to dispose of Auckland Fight the Tip continues to seek funding waste. However, Beijing Capital Group has for appeal costs. ”We could do with now sold the company to Australian-based some help with fundraising, please. This Igneo Infrastructure Partners (Igneo) is incredibly important to support our subject to Overseas Investment Office case as it is a long and complex court approval and expected to be finalised proceeding,” Michelle said.

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The Kaihu Valley Trail has reached another set of milestones this month, as the path for the cycling and eco-tourism development heads out of Dargaville, and a meaningful new logo is unveiled.

Additionally, artefacts from the days of the steam railroad, which once connected Dargaville to Donnellys Crossing, have been discovered by workers preparing the foundations of the trail.

These fit in with possible plans to construct flag stations along the route where cyclists can pause and take in some local history.

“Thank you to those who have volunteered your support. We will be back in touch once the volunteer p tasks are ready to begin,” says KVT community engagement adviser Amanda Bennett.

“We are also keen to hear from organisations who would like to be involved in creating places to ‘stop and ponder’ along the trail. This could be of interest for community groups, schools or marae.”

Heavy machinery has been deployed to construct the section of the trail crossing rural land beyond Parore West Road, where the trail leaves Dargaville behind and strikes out north up the

Workers lay down a solid foundation as the Kaihu Valley Trail heads north into the countryside, leaving Dargaville behind

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Wastewater upgrade goes central u by Andy Bryenton

Evening visitors to Dargaville will make way for wastewater pipe upgrades during the next two months as new reticulation is dug in to improve the efficiency of Dargaville’s sewers.

The pipe upgrade will be undertaken on behalf of the Kaipara District Council by United Civil Construction, which will install 380 metres of new pipe, connecting the main arterial wastewater line to new tanks under the Taha Awa Riverside Gardens.

An area of the car park has already been sectioned off with fencing, and material and plant are on-site.

“Between late April and late June, there will be a manual traffic controller on Victoria Street between 7pm and 6am,” confirms KDC spokesperson Ruby Mitchell. “This is because Victoria Street will go down to one lane in the work area when the United Civil contractors team are operating.”

This reduction to one lane will affect traffic in the night hours only, with all works backfilled or plated with steel to return the road to two lanes during the day. The works will take place between the central intersection with Gladstone Street. They will proceed to just past Poto Street, where the main waste pipe heads into the carpark area fronting Countdown and The Warehouse, then into the Riverside Gardens.

“Works are scheduled for completion at the end of June 2022. Thanks for your patience while we undertake this work,” says Ruby Mitchell on behalf of the infrastructure team and contractors. ¢

Mayor’s Message Kia ora, Complex problems for councils seldom come as neatly packaged as the “Better Off” funding which is part of the Three Waters Reforms.

“Better Off” is the label the Government has given to their sweetener package of funding for Councils as part of the proposed Three Waters Reforms. KDC has been expressly allowed to apply for up to $16.1m of funding for great legacy place-making community projects which would benefit the community into the future. Perhaps Town Centre make-over plans and actions for each Kaipara town, large and small? Perhaps an awesome new library for each of our two largest towns, Mangawhai in the east and Dargaville in the west? Several new two-lane bridges to replace single-lane ones? Any of these projects would be greatly appreciated by many Kaipara people. So far, so easy. Choosing how to spend that $16.1m is one thing, whether to engage with this is another.

One of the conditions for a council making an application for this fund is that the council would be forbidden from criticising the Dept of Internal Affairs or anything about the proposed Three Waters Reforms. Any such criticism would see the grant money returned to Government and the agreement cancelled. Stay silent and Kaipara gets to have the $16.1m of projects, or speak against the reforms and we miss out. What would you do?

unanswered. Those answers may be satisfactory or unsatisfactory, we can’t yet know. Added to that, within the next few weeks the Parliamentary Bill for the Three Waters Reforms is expected to have its first reading. At that point the Three Waters story will ramp up to the next level, with added complexity, details and noise from communities.

Opposition parties are already saying they’d cancel the reforms and repeal legislation which hasn’t even been seen yet. It’s all becoming very political.

While that heat and noise builds, what about Kaipara’s $16.1m ‘Better Off’ funding and its projects? For Councils there is a deadline of 30 September by which to make their application for ‘Better Off’ funds, which is one week before the 8 October local government elections. Candidates would be expected to understand the proposed reforms as those reforms are likely to change councils profoundly, but would criticism of the reforms jeopardise the funding and the chosen project?

The timing here is lousy. Inserting a key project decision, and under such circumstances, into the mix of all this is challenging for councils.

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The Northpower Electric Power Trust is asking consumers connected to its electricity network in Kaipara to make submissions on the ownership model of the company.

Trust chair Erc Angelo says people have until 4pm on April 28 to have their say on the five-yearly Northpower Ownership Review. Public meetings to discuss the review were held in March at Dargaville and Mangawhai, along with a Zoom meeting.

“The trust deed requires that options for the future ownership of shares in Northpower be reviewed every five years,” he says.

People can make submissions by emailing nept@plusca.co.nz or by collecting a submission form and ownership review document from Plus Chartered Accountants at 134 Bank Street, Whangārei. Phone 09 438 3322 or email nept@plusca.co.nz.

“People wanting to speak on their submission can do so at a public hearing at 11am on Thursday, May 26 at McKay Stadium, Sport Northland, 97 Western Hills Drive, Whangārei.

A meeting of trustees and directors will be held on Thursday, June 9, where a decision on the ownership review will be

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made. This meeting is open to the public for observation only.”

Currently, seven trustees, Erc Angelo, deputy chair Sheena McKenzie, Chris Biddles, Irene Durham, Phil Heatley, Bill Rossiter and Paul Yovich, hold all of the shares in Northpower on behalf of electricity consumers connected to the network. ¢

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Sensing needs for children u by Amy Fifita

Rachel Rowland organised a free movie viewing for children that do not get the chance to experience the cinema due to sensory needs in Dargaville recently.

p Viewers attending the sensory movie organised by Rachel Rowland with a double viewing of Sonic the Hedgehog 2

The event was advertised on social media, searching for children on the autism spectrum. Rachel selected seven families she thought would benefit from the opportunity.

The families were given the opportunity to enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog 2 free of charge on Good Friday at the Dargaville Anzac Theatre. Rachel provided food and drinks and set up a blanketed area for children whose needs were to be comfortable on the ground while watching the film.

“The main reason for doing this is because people with autism and other sensory needs don’t get the chance to go to the movies. They can’t handle the number of people,” Rachel said. Two back to back viewings were organised. One with

the lights turned on and low volume and the second with them turned off and the sound up.

A time-out space was made available for those who were overwhelmed and required space. Rachel thanked the cinema for their help and for promoting sensory movies for children with these needs.

“As a charitable trust, we are doing this for the community — it’s a good thing to do. We have always done bits and pieces like this,” cinema trust spokesperson Vern Woods says.

“We did this for these children to get used to the movie environment. It’s a voyage of discovery. Paramount Pictures generously suggested not charging for it.

They back us doing events like this.” ¢

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Poutō shipwreck revealed u by Andy Bryenton

Wild weather has uncovered a historic shipwreck near Poutō, in a scenario similar to the rediscovery of the schooner Daring on Muriwai beach.

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is asking people to ‘look but please don’t touch’. It has expressed concern that visitors to the site may have been taking timbers and pieces of the ship’s structure as souvenirs.

“It is illegal to destroy or modify an archaeological site, which the law defines as any place associated with pre-1900 human activity where there may be evidence relating to the history of New Zealand,” says HNZPT spokesperson Bill Edwards.

“Most of the wrecks in the Poutō were pre-1900 and p Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga representative Bill Edwards says that a newly uncovered connected with the timber trade. shipwreck at Poutō Point is a possible goldmine of Sailing ships relied on wind and historical information tide to carry them over the bar Heritage New Zealand is also reminding and into the Tasman Sea. A change in either, or a large wave, could spell people not to drive their vehicles up to the disaster; hence the area being named Kaipara North Head Lighthouse but rather keep a safe distance between them and ‘the graveyard’ by mariners.”

Bill Edwards says that the shifting the building.

“Driving to the lighthouse is a favourite sands will often expose a shipwreck from time to time and that some can trip among four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, appear very well preserved. However, and although people are encouraged to while he and his colleagues encourage go and admire this beautiful building, interested visitors to view the wreck we’re also reminding people to take and take pictures, he cautions against care around this special landmark,” Mr Edwards said. ¢ removing any artefacts from the site.

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Paenga-whawha whawha whawhā ¯ April

Kaipara Kōrero Poutō wharf additional funding confirmed Elected Members have unanimously approved paying the forecasted $265,000 project shortfall for Poutō wharf, funded from the district’s financial contributions reserves. The decision was made at an extraordinary Council meeting held on 13 April.

Of the $265,000, approximately $175,000 is required for contingency, and may never be spent.

The project is part of Kaipara KickStart, led by Kaipara District Council and supported by $4.95million PGF funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit. It includes the Dargaville pontoon completed in October 2020, the Pahi wharf upgrade completed in December 2021, and the new wharf at Poutō. Completing the three Kaipara Wharves projects supports a water-based transport network in Kaipara, connecting communities, and supporting and attracting residents, businesses and tourists to the district.

Following detailed site visits in December 2021, the contractor for the works confirmed a significant shortfall in the budget to construct a wharf off Fisherman’s Point, due to preliminary design work not meeting the site conditions. A revised location, on the beach slightly south of Fisherman’s Point was identified with a lower cost and that reduced risks to the programme, but would still overrun the $2.2 million budget. No further funding is available from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit to meet the shortfall.

KDC is required to complete the Poutō wharf works in full to receive funding allocated by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.

Had the additional funding not been approved by Council all funds relating to Poutō wharf would have to be returned to Kānoa, including funds that had already been spent on engineering design.

Elected Members unanimously supported the payment from financial contributions reserves, to ensure Poutō wharf goes ahead. Construction for the wharf is planned for later this year.

Community grants Applications for the Kaipara District Council Community Grant close on Monday 02 May at 4.30pm.

The funding supports events, services or activities that demonstrate a benefit to the community. The grant can cover operational costs or capital projects.

More info about the grant, criteria, and how to apply is available at www. kaipara.govt.nz/funding

Citizens Awards and Environmental Awards Do you know a great community volunteer? A local champion working tirelessly for your area? If you know someone who’s doing awesome mahi and you think they deserve recognition for their efforts share the love by nominating them for a Citizens Award.

The Environmental Awards are also open for nominations. All around our district there are people and organisations working to protect and enhance our District’s unique environment. Recognise them for their amazing efforts!

Applications open 01 May until 31 May. For further info and nomination forms go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding

Portaloos in place - Maungaturoto While the new Maungaturoto toilets are being constructed, portaloos will be in place, located in the St.John car park. The project is running ahead of schedule and the new toilets will be lifted into place Wednesday 27 April.

Please be patient We are currently experiencing staff shortages in a few of our departments due to COVID-19, affecting our ability in some areas to provide our expected level of service.

Please bear with us while we work through the current situation. We appreciate your patience and support.

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March Roading report There was a real sense of Groundhog Day in March, following on from Cyclone Dovi in February when the district was hit with a significant rain event. For Kaipara’s roading team, it was all hands-on deck with the clean-up.

Slips were removed on Baldrock Road in Kaiwaka, Bayview Road in Pouto, and Cove Road in Mangawhai.

In routine works, 81 sealed potholes were repaired in Aranga, Baylys Beach, Dargaville, Donnellys Crossing, Hakaru, Kaihu, Mangawhai, Maungaturoto, Paparoa, Pukehuia, Te Kōpuru, Tinopai, and Waipoua areas.

On unsealed roads, 2268 potholes were repaired Hakaru, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Paparoa, Ruawai, Taipuha, Tinopai, and Topuni areas. 96.815km of unsealed roads were graded across the district - that’s 0.09% of the total unsealed roading network in Kaipara!

In March, 209,881.54m2 of reseals were completed on Bickerstaffe Road, Bickerstaffe Station Road, Doctors Hill Road, Golden Stairs Road, Gorge Road, Griffin Road, Judd Road, Jumna Road, and Mountain Road in Maungaturoto.

Phase one of sealed rehabs were completed on Pouto Road and sealed rehabs were completed on Murray Road in Tangowahine. Sealed rehab work continues on Tangowahine Valley Road. Footpath renewals were completed on Onslow Street in Dargaville.

Drainage and maintenance work included 1,024m of water table cleaned or restored. Two culverts were flushed, 109m of inadequate culverts were renewed and realigned, eight corrugated metal pipes were replaced due to being damaged or missing, 19 culvert ends were cleared, and 63 sump grates were cleared.

11,696.92m2 of pavement defects were stabilised, prepped, and sealed and 73.5m2 of pavement defects were dugout, prepped, and sealed in Kaipara.

Six bridges were repainted, 27 bridge decks or waterways were cleared, and 37 bridge end markers were cleaned and replaced.

195 signs have been replaced, straightened, and cleaned in Arapohue, Ararua, Baylys Beach, Dargaville, Kaiwaka, Mamaranui, Mangawhai, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Omana, Pahi, Paparoa, Pouto, Ruawai, Taipuha, Tangiteroria, Tangowahine, Te Kōpuru, Tinopai, and Whakapirau areas.

Across Kaipara, 331 new edge markers have been installed, replaced, or straightened and 98.48km of roadside vegetation was maintained. Approximately 102km of kerb and channel was swept by Downers using their new Vacuum Truck.

Pictured: Kerb and channel sweeping being done on Awakino Road.

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Racecourse agreement reached

Public asked to farming forum

u by Andy Bryenton

u by Paul Campbell

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Inc has come to an amicable agreement with the Dargaville Racing Club preserving the racing legacy of the club and helping move a planned development closer to reality.

Mounting concerns over a variety of “prohibitive and unfair legislation” coming the way of farmers has prompted Federated Farmers Northland to open its upcoming AGM on Zoom at 7pm on April 28 to non-members as well.

“NZTR is pleased to have reached an agreement with the Dargaville Racing Club about the future of the Dargaville racecourse,” says NZTR spokesperson James Dunne.

“The redevelopment of the course will be of great benefit to the wider Northland community, and together with the club’s ongoing contribution to the running of the Dargaville Cup, will be a fitting legacy for a century of racing at Dargaville.”

As part of the agreement, p Tim Antonio Dargaville Racing Club president a race called the Dargaville Cup will be endowed and will be held at “Now we are looking forward to the Ruakākā racecourse on a yearly basis. redevelopment of the site, with its The president of the Dargaville Racing obvious benefits to the area.”

Mr Antonio added that he was Club Tim Antonio said that he was both pleased and relieved to finally have signed particularly looking forward to the way that community organisations will be a deed of settlement with NZTR. “Given the situation within the New able to benefit from any proceeds Zealand Racing Industry and the dictates once they have been invested in the of the Racing Industry Act 2020, the Northern Wairoa Fund of the Northland club is comfortable with the outcome,” Community Foundation. It will keep on said Tim. benefitting this area forever. ¢

President Colin Hannah says it is vital rural Northlanders work together to modify mounting restrictions from government policies being lumped on farmers. He wants local farmers to help provide concerns, wishes and ideal expectations as the organisation ramps up efforts to stop the rights of rural Kiwis from being further eroded.

“For some time now, I have had major concerns around the negative and costly impact government policies are having on profitability and the mental wellbeing of farmers,” says Mr Hannah.

“Farmers are constantly having to deal with adverse climatic events in rain, hail or shine. On top of this, we are contending with the Resource Management Act, Three Waters Reform, Significant Natural Areas national policy statements ad nauseam and local body reforms.

“The rules being increasingly imposed on farmers are being created by people who have probably only ever worn a red band to a fashion show or a party.

“They claim these rules are necessary because the market demands it, or the

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environment is suffering through uncaring farmer attitudes. The people making these rules are shaking the resilience of farmers.”

He believes the current governmentdriven issues impacting farmers are likely to continue driving a wedge between councils and rural landowners.

“What is currently going on with government direction to local councils is clearly eroding the rights of farmers and restricting our ability to run profitable businesses. To request a Zoom link email to the AGM, contact Murray Lynch at 007muz@gmail.com.” ¢

Water restrictions are in place for Dargaville and Baylys Beach

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You may: Use a watering can or hose with a trigger nozzle to water gardens Use a bucket, water blaster or hose to wash vehicles, windows, buildings and paved areas.

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Sunday, May 8

Royal treatment for mums u by Andy Bryenton

Mother’s Day is a perfect chance to treat your mum like royalty, so this year’s special event for Sunday, May 8 at Dargaville’s Anzac theatre is just the ticket.

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Cinema staff are rolling out the red carpet for the premiere of historical drama Downton Abbey — A New Era, which follows the fortunes of the aristocratic Crawley family into a new age. Following a visit from the King and Queen in the first feature-length movie to follow on from Julian Fellowes’ hit television series, the family travel to the South of France, where Dame Maggie Smith’s character, Violet, reveals that she has bought a holiday villa.

This world of high culture, luxury and manners is exemplified in the traditional British high tea, a ceremony local mums can enjoy with a visit to the cinema on Mother’s Day. Before the screening of Downton Abbey — A New Era, patrons will be treated to a right royal round of refreshments and are encouraged to come along in their best Edwardian-era

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The movie itself will be a treat for those who love excellent dramatic acting and high-concept costume drama. The world inhabited by the Crawleys, their servants, friends and rivals is meticulously filled out with authentic details, as confirmed by the real owner of the ‘abbey’; actually Highclere Castle p Visitors flock to Highclere Castle, the setting for the Downton in England.

Abbey series; now, the ceremony and style of this stately home are Lady Fiona Carnavon, coming to Dargaville for Mother’s Day the real-life countess of the manor, was invited to a special test Jeeves and Wooster, starring Hugh Laurie screening of the film and reports that the and Stephen Fry. audience was spellbound. Her stately Tickets are on sale now via the Anzac home has been the setting for more than Theatre to attend high tea and the special just one celebrated television series. Mothers Day screening of Downton Before it was immortalised as Downton Abbey — A New Era. Mark May 8 in your Abbey, Highclere Castle was used as social calendar and give her a treat fit for the setting for the comedy masterpiece a countess. ¢

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Sunday, May 8

A road trip through art and heritage u by Andy Bryenton

Looking for a day-trip adventure to enjoy with mum? Look no further than your own back yard, with a road trip of art, heritage and food from coast to coast.

A crisp autumn day is a perfect time to take in some local creativity and culture, with surprises all along the route. Morning coffee in Dargaville precedes a visit to the Muddy Waters gallery, where there’s always a wealth of local creative talent on display. Adventurous mums might even want to sign up for community classes in painting, ceramics, weaving and more.

Just a short drive away is the Dargaville Museum, currently hosting a fun treasure hunt for youngsters and packed with interesting artefacts, each with a story to tell. Right next door, you’ll find the town’s vintage machinery society, guardians of several collections, including the Suckling-Searle maritime collection, a host of vintage vehicles, and even an array of intricate model ships.

Hit the highway and stop in to visit the White Rock Gallery in Ruawai, where local artists from the Kaipara heartland always have something new on display across a range of media. This engaging little gallery was once a neighbour of the famous Kauri Museum, another must-

p Families enjoy a trip through time at the Kauri Museum; a great stop along Kaipara’s highway of art and heritage

see stop on your road trip. Consistently acclaimed as one of the best heritage museums in the nation, it’s a place with a deep history to explore.

Next comes Paparoa and Maungatūroto, with their many retro, vintage and antique stores. While these little attractions are not museums or galleries, they do allow you to take home those exhibits which bring back memories or catch the eye. These towns are also a good mid-point, where there are ample options for refreshments.

Heading on to the east coast, Mangawhai’s community art gallery stands next to the civic library in Molesworth Street, presenting the works of a talented and active group of locals.

It’s not far from there to the Mangawhai Museum, where the history of this crossroads seaside town is presented in inimitable fashion, alongside the unfolding story of the schooner Daring, rescued from under the west coast sands and returned to its home port after more than a century.

A little afternoon break, a coffee, and a walk along the beach will round out the perfect local road trip. ¢

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p A pair of four-leafed clovers; Alfa Romeo classics bearing the Italian company’s famous Quadrifoglio Verde racing livery, stood out among a field of Detroit steel

p Original patina and immaculate paint and chrome were on show in equal measure, with many car enthusiasts appreciating a subtly weathered look to emphasise the history and soul of their machines

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Driving learners forward u by Amy Fifita

General Motors has recently patented autonomous technology for training new drivers — what does that mean for New Zealand transport?

GM’s recent patent filings show an interest in using technology to teach learners how to drive. It is also noted that third parties may be able to utilise the technology for their schemes.

The vehicle will monitor basic skills based on set parameters. While there are other cars similar for learner drivers, GM’s patent differs with the levelling up of controls given as targets are met.

This learning alternative is score-based and compares driver input data with targets and sensors. The system offers real-time feedback for the learner behind the wheel.

As the learner navigates the controls and passes specifications, further control is given to the vehicle. The car manufacturer recognises that the teaching system is cost-effective and has more availability than the current instructor system.

Unlike other autonomous systems that drive for you, this approach is the opposite. Gradually, according to your skill you have more control, whereas

other systems greatly assist the driver in navigation.

There is speculation that this technology could replace the long-used instructor system. Additionally, the automaker has set goals to make all its models self-autonomous by the middle of this decade.

The current use of autonomous vehicles in New Zealand is limited to assisting drivers; GM’s system is far more complex and gives the car more control. It could be a challenge for the local market until more information is available.

The Ministry of Transport currently has an Autonomous Vehicle Work Programme looking at the impact on the transport system and outcomes. This is in line with some of the government transport priorities in the next 10 to 15 years with annual Long Term Impact Briefings.

So far, the local market has semiautonomous vehicles that assist drivers with lane assist and Advanced DriverAssistance Systems. The goal is to identify potential challenges and realise

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The MoT recognises that this technology is broadening and is focussing on creating regulations and legislation that suit New Zealand’s approach to these developing technologies.

The programme’s 2021 LTIB accepts that New Zealand is open to new technologies. Parliament will receive a briefing this year on June 30 on previous research on automated vehicles.

Current goals for the government are to reduce road deaths and serious injury, reduce vehicle emissions, better transport options for work and education and freight and supply chain transport.

Further information on accepting this idea will happen gradually as more research is established. Could this have a future for learner drivers in New Zealand, and how will it fit into the government’s focus on making better transport options? ¢

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Wartime heroes u by Andy Bryenton

There could be few worse strokes of luck to mar a grand opening. The Morris automobile factory in Newmarket, Auckland, owned by Dominion Motors, was set to open in September 1939, just as war broke out.

More than a year in the making, the bosses of Dominion Motors were not going to let the declaration of war on September 3 get in their way. The factory was duly opened and began turning out 10 cars a day, satiating New Zealand’s demand for a wartime classic, the Morris Eight.

The Eight had been in production since 1935. It was a spiritual successor to the Model T Ford in the way it mobilised a whole new sector of society. Affordable, compact and versatile, it packed a diminutive four-cylinder single cam side-valve engine, producing just 25 horsepower. At the time, this was plenty for the masses, and the Eight was light thanks to its small size.

The Eight beat its competitors by offering as standard things that we now take for granted. It was one of the first affordable cars with electric windscreen wipers and boasted an odometer and speedometer in the configuration we know today. Though wartime petrol and rubber rationing put a dent in motoring, for a while there, you even needed a licence to buy gumboots and hot water bottles — sales were steady.

The cream of the crop in those war years was the Morris Eight Series E,

TRUST IN SEARCH ENGINE RESULTS DROPPED TO p With Anzac Day just passed, it’s worth honouring another veteran from 80 years ago; the Morris Eight was supremely popular during the war years here in New Zealand, and many endure today

introduced in October 1938. The radical new design once again presaged auto trends of the postwar years, with an aerodynamic grille, headlights moulded into the front wings, and the removal of 1930s-style running boards. Power was also bumped up to 29 horsepower.

In Australia, experiments by coachbuilders used the Morris Eight as the basis for something they called the

coupe utility, which we would eventually come to embrace as the ute. Variants such as roadsters, sedans, delivery vans and coupes were all produced, and many are still registered to this day, with a large and active club supporting this popular little car. A quick browse online reveals three warranted and registered, restored survivors ready to find new homes right now. ¢

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This has been one of the most difficult processing seasons on record.

Our site staff, livestock representatives, farmers and transport partners are still facing into huge disruption, but continue fronting to the challenge and delivering.

While we still have a way to go before things get back to a sense of normality, we wanted to acknowledge everything you are doing.

All of your efforts are making a difference.

Ngā mihi - thank you.

WHAT’S ON? For outside of Dargaville events email info@thelifestyler.co.nz

May Sunday Drum Sessions — 1st May 4.30pm–5.30pm at Baylys Beach Community Centre. $10 per person, drums for hire at $5 each. Numbers limited. Bookings Essential. Enquiries or bookings to Josie 021 0223 8621 or josie.scott@xtra.co.nz.

Free Workshop with Hospitality Designer, Gerrick Numan of Mille Auckland — 2nd May 10am–2pm.

DDMM Workshop Series are being held at the Dargaville Club, 57 Victoria Street — bookings essential to lorrained@dcdb.nz or phone 09 439 0464.

Northland Business Excellence Coaching Breakfast — 4th May 8am–9.30am. Thinking of entering the Northland Business Excellence Awards 2022, register your interest, contact Fiona Cox at support@northchamber.co.nz and join in the coaching breakfast. Awards Entries Open on Tuesday 26th April and Close on Friday 29th July.

Kaipara Cycling Inc Quiz Night — 14th May 7pm start at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club. A fun night, good prizes, funds raised go towards new bike park under construction. Entries teams of six to Anna 021 160 7518.

June Sunday Drum Sessions — 5th June 4.30pm–5.30pm at Baylys Beach Community Centre. $10 per person, drums for hire at $5 each. Numbers limited. Bookings Essential. Enquiries or bookings to Josie 021 0223 8621 or josie.scott@xtra.co.nz.

Dargaville Tourism Network Shared Lunch — 9th June 12.30pm–2pm for businesses with a visitor focus.

Held at the SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, Victoria Street.

Markets Dargaville Twilight Market — 29th April 5pm–8pm on the lawn outside the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.

Monthly Market — 7th May 9am–noon, at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).

Dargaville Twilight Market — 27th May 5pm–8pm on the lawn outside the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.

Club/Organisation 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club.

For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at the Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 021 153 5674.

Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.

Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 09 439 1628 for further info.

Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Thursday 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail. com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm. Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656.

Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — Meets 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Old Post Office at 7.30pm. For more information, phone Secretary Mike 09 439 8800. Vaccine Passport Required.

Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville.

Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.

Dargaville Friendship Club — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Phyllis 09 439 6681.

Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm-9pm.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years.

Thursdays after school — 3.30–5pm held at the Lighthouse Church, Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505.

Dargaville Menz Shed — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to 12noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Vaccine Pass Required.

Dargaville Museum — open 9am to 5pm (Labour Day to Easter) 9am to 4pm (Easter to Labour Day) every day except Christmas Day and Anzac Day morning for more info phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.

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Dargaville Women’s Club — Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month 10am at the Tea Kiosk in Memorial Park. Phone Phyllis 09 439 6681.

Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Wednesdays 5.30–7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow St through school terms only. Gold coin donation.

Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.

Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum 2nd & 4th Sunday of each months 12.30–2pm Phone Sue 021 608 606.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall.

For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.

NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344.

SeniorNet Dargaville — Drop-in every Tuesday 10am–2pm (except school holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Rd.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

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Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am– 4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) 43 Tirarau St. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

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PUZZLE TIME

Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Suffer without making a complaint (4,3,4,2) 8 Ringed planet (6) 14 Trunk (5) 15 Knitted garment (8) 16 Curative treatment (7) 17 Happen again (5) 18 Large vehicle (3) 19 Fool (7) 21 Lifelike (9) 22 Royal son (6) 25 Appraisal (10) 27 Wizard (8) 28 Amalgamation (6) 31 Brief outfit (6) 33 Fruit farm (7) 34 Young cow (6) 35 Impulsive (4) 37 Utilise (3) 39 In addition (4) 40 Modernised (7) 41 Know-how (9) 42 Gave in (7) 43 Ancestor (8) 48 Benchmarks (8) 52 Ancient two-handled jar (7) 56 Crowned head (9) 57 Minor weaknesses (7) 58 Whip (4) 59 Flow (3) 60 Egg centre (4) 61 Preference (6) 62 Torpor (7) 63 Frivolity (6) 65 Shelter (6) 66 Unlikely guess (4,4) 68 Civility (10)

30 32 34 36 (5) 38 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 DOWN 54 2 Library users (7) (6) 3 Poke with an elbow 55 (5) 64 4 Henpeck (3) 65 5 Stopper (4) 67 6 Establish the genu69 ineness of (12) 70 7 Perfect (5) 71 8 Horizon (7) 73 9 Mountain lake (4) 10 Phonograph disc (6) 75 (5) 11 Buy off (5) 77 12 File (7) 78 13 Manufacture in 82 quantity (4,7) 14 Bauble (7) 20 Lobby (9) 23 Blown instrument (8) 24 Sullied (7) 26 Story part (7) 27 Beer-lemonade drink (6) 29 Glass fitter (7) 71 Radio crackle (6) 72 Something included with a letter (9) 74 Long adventurous journey (7) 76 Make a choice (3) 79 Large blood vessel (5) 80 Personal cleanliness (7) 81 Sea beside Italy (8) 83 Written composition (5) 84 Pressing (6) 85 Exact double (8,5)

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 26 2022

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• Boats • Campers & RVs • Caravans

PH: 021 240 6764 KEITH call today – we come to YOU

RVICE

Call Ray Curle 09 439 5717 or 027 254 6778

Household Cleaning & Garden Maintenance

Now Available After School pick up service from St Josephs, Selwyn Park & Te Kopuru Schools Pick up/Drop off services

Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031

catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

A LT O G E T H E R BETTER

After School Care and Holiday Programme for 5-13 year olds

09 439 8210 | 027 497 2929 sales@aztecaluminium.co.nz

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd 24 Hours — 09 439 8016

OPEN 3.00pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday Hokianga Road, Dargaville BE IN QUICK!

Mobile 027 352 2871

www.cornerstonechildren.co.nz

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

37 BEACH ROAD DARGAVILLE PO BOX 264 DARGAVILLE

Brand new service team to help you with household cleaning, yard maintenance, lawn-mowing and clippings removal in the Dargaville and surrounding area.

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Your Local Professional choice for EWOF, COV Inspections & Certifications, PV Solar and Hazardous Inspections.

O AP H

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A+ ELECTRICAL Inspections & Security

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KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY

since 1984

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

Replacement or repair of stonechip windscreens

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions

5 PORRITT STREET RUAWAI Ph 09 439 2416 • 021 210 6179 tgkumara@yahoo.co.nz

Locally owned and operated The Point of Difference

Jessica Young – 020 4119 1299 office@dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

Bruce Young – 027 575 7377 www.dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

ContaCt Grant on: C: 021 245 3399 P: 09 439 7389 E: grant@granttregidgabuilders.co.nz W: www.granttregidgabuilders.co.nz

Grant Tregidga Builders Ltd For all your building needs, from pre-planning to finish

AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA

Farm Drainage & Dams • Site Cuttings Track building & Maintenance Bridge Building & Repair • Stock Yard - Beef & Sheep Fencing Rural / Security Building Site Preparation & Footings Retaining Walls Concrete Prep & Lay • Digger Work • Bulldozer Work

Tom Silby 021 226 4562 • tom@hillcutcontracting.co.nz

• EXCAVATIONS • TRENCHING • DRAINS & WATER TABLES • POST BORING • SITE CLEARANCE • TIP TRUCK FOR LOAD REMOVALS • ROCK BUCKET & “THUMB” EXPERIENCED OPERATOR

CALL TRAVIS!

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

021 056 7665

Using worms, sun and time - we process all our liquid waste into rich compost.

Composted for 3 years - low in NPK, tested PH7

40L BAGS FOR SALE AT THE GATE. 906 Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

Phone: 09 423 7014

$5EA

Find us on

www.macjimray.co.nz

MUDDY

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THUMBS

GARDENING & MAINTENANCE

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • CIVIL ELECTRICAL

15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

STEVEN 022 544 1238 or 09 393 1051 mcmillanelectrical@outlook.com

morrisandmorris.co.nz

NWC Northern Wairoa Contracting Ltd DO YOU NEED CONCRETE? • Driveways • Sheds • Carports • Patios • 2 Tonne Digger • Tip Truck Obligation free quote Leon 022 344 9774 nwcontracting2021@gmail.com

Local Tree Services

teamvegetation.co.nz

0800 933 326 Safer, Faster & Cheaper • • • • • •

Tree Felling Tree Pruning Chipping Stump Grinding Shelter Belt Removal/ Topping Land Clearing

Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz

• Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

OMAMARI LOGGING Fire wood: gum/macrocarpa/pine, delivery available.

OPTOMETRISTS

Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines.

Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501

THURSDAYS 10.30AM — 4.00PM Phone 09 438 3509 Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

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

Personal Insurance Advisors specialising in Life, Medical, and Trauma Cover and ACC p e w

027 585 7776 info@urcovered.co.nz urcovered.co.nz

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY Mobile hose doctor, welding & mechanic service crew Fabrication in steel, stainless & aluminium 100%NZ

Repairs & modifications

keeping it kiwi

AIRCONDITIONING R E F R I G E R A T& IREFRIGERATION ON

Call us, visit us or email us for any big or small jobs!

SPECIALISTS IN: HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING | REFRIGERATION RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Registered electrician

0800 HOSEDOC

We Do it Right… Professional Workmanship 4 Totara Street, Dargaville | 10a Finlayson Street, Whangarei

100A Jervois Street, Dargaville | westcoaststeelworx@gmail.com www.westcoaststeelworx.com

P: 09 439 6007 M: 027 481 1285 E: info@waverefrigeration.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the May 3 2022 edition is Monday, May 2 2022

FOR SALE

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

TRADE & SERVICES

1X REDBACK 3m spiked harrow $650, 1x Light Headbale $475, 1x 6.5 Petrol Water pump in frame (6 hours use) $400, 2 ex Fergi Post hole augers 1 @ 200 1 @ 300. Phone 021 0254 4507 or evenings 09 439 0746.

RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto.

Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching.

Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.

BUNK BEDS, wooden, singles, ladders, mattresses.

Tidy condition $210.00 Phone John 027 525 8189.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

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

WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

WANTED TO BUY 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

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

FIREWOOD FOR SALE FIREWOOD — get it in early, dry hot mix $100/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.

GRAZING AVAILABLE DAIRY GRAZING available. Prefer long term, 50+ R2s, Redhill area. Phone 021 149 2971.

PET SUPPLIES WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

TREE SERVICES TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw — 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050.

VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

WEEK OF

THE ANZAC THEATRE

28th April – 4th May

AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION: www.anzactheatre.co.nz | 09 439 8997

AFTERNOON

AFTERNOON

THU 28/04

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (PG) 1.00PM

THE BAD GUYS (PG) 3.30AM

FRI 29/04

THE BAD GUYS (PG) 12.00AM

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (PG) 2.30PM

SAT 30/04

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (PG) 12.30PM

SUN 01/05

THE BAD GUYS (PG) 1.00PM

MON 02/05

CLOSED

TUE 03/05

CLOSED

WED 04/05

Adult $16

THE DUKE (M) 3.15PM THE DUKE (M) 3.30PM

★ First screening

Last screening

EVENING

NIGHT

THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT EVERYTHING, EVERWHERE, ALL AT ONCE OF MASSIVE TALENT

(R13) 5.30PM

★ (R13) 8.00PM

THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT

THE DUKE (M) 5.30PM

(R13) 7.30PM

FANTASTIC BEASTS: EVERYTHING, EVERWHERE, ALL AT ONCE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE (R13) 8.00PM

(M) 5.15PM

EVERYTHING, EVERWHERE, ALL AT ONCE

(R13) 5.30PM

NEW FILMS: EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: THE DUKE, THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT THE BAD GUYS, FANTASTIC BEASTS: SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE, TALENT, THE LOST CITY CITY, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 THE LOST CITY (M) 12.00PM

Senior (65+) $13.50

SITUATIONS VACANT

Phone or Txt Paul

ENTERTAINMENT

MORNING

WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

FENCING FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.

GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

Student $13.50 w/ID

FANTASTIC BEASTS:

SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

(M) 5.15PM

Child $9.00

Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler

THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT

(R13) 8.00PM

Under 3yrs FREE

Work mates to Good mates.

We’re hiring now at our Dargaville plant.

Team Member - Meat Processing Join the whanau at our Dargaville processing site, earn some good money and start a lasting career.

We offer work all year round and operate on both a day and evening shifts ranging from 6am through to 12pm. Fit your work life around your home life.

We are looking for motivated people who simply want to give meat processing a go and I can guarantee you it’s not like you think it might be!

You might be experienced already (brilliant!) or have no experience at all which is all good as we provide all the training plus your work clothes and your safety equipment.

Roles on offer: • All departments! Cleaners, Packers, Butchers, Cool Stores, you name it • Experienced Forklift drivers needed for our Cool Stores • Please enquire as we might have something for you If a full-time position isn’t quite right for you just now, we can offer casual hours, job share, or flexible hours to suit.

To apply, please visit careers.silverfernfarms.com and enter the job code 11882 or call us on 09 439 3290.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 26 2022

CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the May 3 2022 edition is Monday, May 2 2022

SITUATIONS VACANT

WORK WANTED

PUBLIC NOTICES

Payroll and Tax Administrator

CARPET VINYL laying service. We supply quality flooring products with 35 years of experience in installation and at competitive prices. Garage carpet floor preparation and restretching. Free quote phone Ian 027 499 6413.

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

Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. To be resumed when traffic light system allows.

This is a Maternity Leave cover position, starting late June for at least six months. 20 hours per week with some flexibility available.

Skills Required:

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to meet deadlines • Clear communication skills • Professional, can do attitude • Team Player

09 439 6068

Experience (preferred but not essential):

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

DARGAVILLE FRIENDSHIP CLUB AGM Tuesday 10th May, 10am Northern Wairoa Boating Club All welcome.

Phone Cynthia 021 163 7413.

DEATH NOTICE

JEFFERY, ANNE EDITH (FORMERLY PARKER)

Passed away on April 20th, 2022, aged 84 years.

Loved wife of Colin (dec), and John Parker (dec). Loving mother and mother-in-law to John and Wendy, Kathy and Dave, Mary and Chris, Rob and Stephanie, Rosie and Kevin, Shona and Colin.

Loved Nana of 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Dearly loved sister to her 5 brothers. A celebration of Life will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dargaville, on April 26th 2022, at 11 am, followed by burial at Mt. Wesley Cemetery. All communications to PO Box 322, Dargaville 0340 A life so beautifully lived is now at peace

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

• Processing Payrolls • Completing Tax Returns • Xero Please forward your covering letter and CV to michelle@myaccountants.co.nz

QUIZ NIGHT

Applications Close 8th May 2022

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA SITUATIONS VACANT

APPLY TODAY!

Get a team together for a fun night out

In loving memory of

BADMINTON

Seniors (13yrs +) | Tuesdays from 26th April

7pm – 9pm

$2 per night Dargaville Town Hall (front entrance) Some racquets available. ALL WELCOME

Enquiries 021 439 157

Shaun Thomas Ries 08/07/1981 - 29/04/2018

Patience is healing my sorrow while you enjoy paradise city.

Keep Rocking Mum

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• 1 Full time sales role available • Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged • Cell phone and computer knowledge are an asset

DAVID JOHN Maney 11.5.1934–23.4.2021. Your pleasure were simple, your needs were few, if I was happy you were too. We share our hopes, dreams and tears.

Thank you Dave for those wonderful years memories are forever. Love Mildred.

N TR CE

WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM!

IN MEMORIAM

Mamaranui Bowling Club Friday 29th April Meals available from 6pm

DARG AV

Would you like to work in a family-focused, leading Accounting Firm in Dargaville? We would love to hear from you if this role is what you’re after.

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Caring for our community Atawhai Tia Te Takiwa

Flu Vaccinations now available for;

• 65 years + • 55 years + Maori & Pacifica • People with chronic conditions Tuesday & Wednesday only.

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS NEWS YOU CAN TRUST PUBLIC NOTICES

8.30 - 4.30pm (closed between 12pm & 1pm) No appointment necessary.

09 439 8079

“If you can make someone smile over the phone, then you can gain that rapport with them.

That’s the key to this job - if you can talk, then you can do it! Once you make that first call then it becomes simple.”

- Krystal Carey, Northern Farming Lifestyles “My previous job was nothing like this, but it has been an easy transition. Some people may think that they are not qualified for this kind of role, but with the training provided I have found it easy to gain the new skills I now use ever day.

I’m building relationships with customers and advising them on their marketing, to help grow their businesses.”

- Olivia Green, Weekend Lifestyler OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Integrity community media

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

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Somal Enterprises Limited of Papakura, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an off license in respect of the premises situated at 81 Victoria Street, Dargaville 0310 known as Empire Liquor Centre Wines & Spirits.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is bottle store.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 10pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

WESTERN SHARKS VS HIKURANGI 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Saturday, 30th April 2022 Dargaville

Proudly sponsored by Catherine Stewart Country Specialist Bayleys Real Estate

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

This is the first publication of this notice.

Stay home if you’re sick

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

What is your property worth?

Rachael

Craig

Michael

Gary

Rhoda

Karyn

Shar

Jill

Christine

021 943 900 Sales

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What is your property worth?

Contact us for your no obligation, free sales appraisal.

09 431 1016

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143 Hurndall Street Maungaturoto 0520

110 Victoria Street Dargaville 0340

Property Manager

Property Manager

09 431 1016

09 439 7295

143 Hurndall Street Maungaturoto 0520

110 Victoria Street Dargaville 0340

Sales Manager

Contact us for your no obligation, free sales appraisal. roperandjones.co.nz

roperandjones.co.nz Adrianne Rochelle Corey

0204 076 2650 Sales & PM

Covering the Kaipara

Licensed under REAA 2008

Rachael

Craig

Michael

Gary

Rhoda

Karyn

Shar

Jill

Christine

Adrianne

Rochelle

Corey

021 943 900 Sales

021 461 668 Sales

027 278 8122 Sales

021 902 087 Sales

0274 800 691 Sales

029 779 9019 Sales

022 046 4790 Sales

021 505 712 Sales

027 488 1883

0204 076 2650

Sales Manager

Sales & PM

Property Manager

Property Manager

Rachael

021 943 900 Sales

Craig

021 461 668 Sales

Michael

027 278 8122 Sales

Gary

021 902 087 Sales

Rhoda

0274 800 691 Sales

Karyn

029 779 9019 Sales

Shar

Jill

Christine

Adrianne

Rochelle

Corey

022 046 4790 Sales

021 505 712 Sales

027 488 1883

0204 076 2650

Sales Manager

Sales & PM

Property Manager

Property Manager

Covering the Kaipara

Licensed under REAA 2008

Covering the Kaipara Licensed under REAA 2008

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto Landscaping Supplies: Waikato Screen Topsoil Bark Woodchip Mill Bark Post Peelings Compost Topsoil Limestone Chip Daltons Garden Mix Aggregate: Gap: 20, 40 ,65 Riverstone Sand Belt Dust 40/20 Drainage Metal Builders Mix Cement

www.roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Water Tanks: Aqua & Bailey Brands Winz Approved Water Carriers Registered Household Water Carriers

Drainage & Septics: Land Drainage Urban Rural Drainage Water Pipelines Culverts

Timber/Fencing Supplies: Rails, Posts Stays, Strainers Fence Battens Palings Stakes Fencing Wire Farm Gates & Hardware

Septic Systems [RX Plastics & Biorock]

Siteworks: Retaining Walls

Drainage: PVC Fittings Alkathene Draincoil

Piling Driveways Carparks

Serving Locals, Supporting Locals, For Over 30 Years 2088 Paparoa valley Rd, Paparoa Opening Hours: Mon–Fri (7am–5pm) Sat (8am–12pm) Sun (Closed – Family Time) Email: admin@huband.co.nz | Phone: 09 431 8339 / 0800 234 449