Kaipara Lifestyler, April 28th, 2020

April 28 2020

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Planning for future development  by Paul Campbell

Kaipara is well placed for the economic future as alert level three takes effect this week, with funding that was put in place from the Provincial Growth Fund before the pandemic emerged to a worldwide crisis.

The time to shop local is now Business is coming back online …

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Kaipara back in the game

For many of us, engaging in sports is more than just exercise …

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Awareness for Rescue Helicopter

Members of the public are asked to be vigilant …

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Mayor Jason Smith points to the Kaipara Kick Start project and its associated harbour transport study and wharf update “as key strategic direction” for the district with plans making progress, feasibility studies underway and plans out for consultation in the community.

Kaipara District Council received $20 million from the PGF to boost district development, with some $4 million earmarked for capital works on harbour facilities. Roading and the Kaipara Kai food production research project were also funded.

Council has a Dargaville wharf upgrade underway and has called for online submissions because of the Covid-19 lockdown for a possible Pahi wharf upgrade and plans for wharf developments at Pouto Point.

“We are unable to continue planned community meetings under lockdown, so we are seeking feedback through an online survey,” Dr Smith said.

“The survey and consultation document are under the Kaipara Kickstart section of the KDC website.”

“Meanwhile, we will see over the coming week how level three will roll out with some businesses able to open for commerce with safeguards compliant with government guidelines.

“Schools are able to reopen, and we shall see how this develops this week.

“However, level three will feel pretty much the same as level four, with people

still staying at home and everyone, keeping distances. We will still have no events happening.”

The Northland Regional Council is now turning its attention to how the level three status will impact its operations, with chair and Kaipara constituency councillor, Penny Smart, saying crucial functions had continued throughout the pandemic, including environmental monitoring deemed critical to ensuring the health and wellbeing of Northland communities and supporting critical civil defence work.

“Civil emergency management is cofunded and staffed by all four councils, and team members have been liaising with regional stakeholders, emergency services, Northland DHB, key suppliers of food and water, volunteer groups, national agencies, iwi and the National Emergency Management Agency,” Ms Smart said.

Northland Civil Defence staff has been working from a range of locations with: • Making sure support is available to assist communities like ensuring vulnerable people have access to food, water, medicines and other essentials • Assisting to ensure critical infrastructure like telecommunications, electricity, fuel supply, food distribution are maintained and kept running • Coordinating information flows to and from the national response and helping to ensure an accurate

 Penny Smart, Northland Regional Council chair

picture of the effects on Northland is conveyed “You may notice increased numbers of regional council staff returning to the field under the level three restrictions, particularly in our core areas of environmental monitoring and enforcement, flood management, biosecurity land management activities,” Chair Smart said.

“The NRC has continued to engage strongly with central government on behalf of our region to ensure we get our fair share of its available funding to ensure our regional economy can recover as quickly as possible post-Covid.” 

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Audited distribution details Print run 10,450. Distributed on Tuesday to every residential and rural home throughout the district including Dargaville, Ruawai, Paparoa, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Wellsford.

 Dargaville’s mail carriers get prepared for another big day at the forefront of Covid-19 prevention.

In level four and continuing into level three, local posties, both rural and urban, have a big workload on their hands, as the mail becomes a primary source of information and trade. The team report high morale and big smiles despite the challenges they are facing, and commend the public for being safe, patient and kind as the nation’s coronavirus response continues to work well.

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A legacy remains  Wearing her mother’s Royal Canadian Air Force medals, Margaret Bishop, a support adviser for the Northern Wairoa RSA, recalls her dad, the late Private Harry Baycroft and his stories every year at Anzac. “Harry, a second world war veteran from the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry, was wounded in action, fighting that we should live in freedom,” says Margaret. “After making his home in New Zealand, he gave many years of service for veterans. I am proud of this man, my father, my friend, a community stalwart. Anzac Day is for remembering those who served and died during the wars. That may be a wonderful English chap walking in his garden or a lady tending her roses. They secured our freedom.

Some people never returned home, and here we are in lockdown, how lucky are we. Where would we be without those who protected us and those who continue to today.

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The time to shop local is now  by our Economic Correspondent

Business is coming back online as the Covid-19 level of selfisolation drops. Moreover, how best to inject fresh life into our local economy? Make no mistake; this is the opportunity to either vote with your wallet for prosperity or recession.

Several statistics back up the fact that small local businesses are the ones who drive small town economic growth, alongside the big movers of the rural New Zealand economy, our farmers.

A US study showed that small local businesses hire twice the amount of staff for the same amount of revenue as Amazon, the mail-order giant, and also pay more local rates and taxes to fund utilities. A less obvious knock-on is social involvement. Towns with a bustling main street have higher involvement in local democracy, less petty crime and, tellingly, less income inequality.

Lessons from the 1930s show that depressions occur when everyone panics and ‘tightens their belts’ at once and that what stops a downturn is renewed consumer confidence. The biggest firms in the US today, Coca Cola and Ford, for example, doubled down on advertising in the great depression and ended up eliminating 80 per cent of their rivals each. Local spending helps keep and create jobs, bolsters business confidence and room to move, and keeps money from leaving the country

in the hands of foreign multinationals.

This is an even more tricky equation seeing as most of our retail banks are Australian. Hoarding your cash for a small interest dividend offshore helps rebuild our neighbouring country after Covid-19, but may force businesses here to borrow more from the selfsame banks, thus enriching Sydney at the cost of Dargaville. It’s important to remember that, right now, the vote for local prosperity or poverty is in your wallet.

Neoliberal economics opines that only big corporations ‘create wealth’, but this model omits the most important part of the supply and demand cycle. You. The customer. Buy something local today, make your dollar go further, and invest in where you live! 

Fire brigades praise patience Local fire brigades are in full support of their nationwide chief, Rhys Jones, who has welcomed the news of the transition from level four to level three with a message of praise to responsible citizens who have observed a blanket fire ban and in-home fire safety during the Covid-19 emergency.

“We are proud of the way our people have adjusted to working under Covid-19 while continuing to focus on keeping themselves safe in order to care for and serve their communities during this difficult time,” said Jones, Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s top executive and spokesperson for volunteer brigades in the Kaipara.

They, like Chief Jones, have implemented special precautions to keep firefighters safe from coronavirus, and many of the fire ban and extra safety measures adopted have been there not just to protect the public, but to stop the risk of exposure for volunteer crews, who also attend emergencies such as traffic accidents. Level three brings a similar challenge.

“Fire stations will remain restricted to critical personnel and firefighters will be wearing PPE when they turn up to a call where patients are showing symptoms of Covid-19,” says Fire and Emergency NZ. “We ask that you continue to hold off those non-essential outdoor fires so that

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The call is also out from local firefighters to be aware of fire safety in your expanded ‘bubble’ as the level shifts to three. Their top four tips are check that all your home’s fire alarms and smoke detectors work, have an emergency exit plan for everyone in your ‘bubble’ to get out if a fire starts, never leave cooking food unattended, and with so many people at home at once, make sure not to overload multi-plug adaptors on power outlets charging all those phones and devices.

“Thank you, New Zealand for doing your bit to keep us all safe!” say our firefighters. “We are all in this together.”

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April 28 - 2020 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

INFORMATION AND UPDATES FROM PENNY SMART NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL COUNCILLOR FOR KAIPARA WARD Congratulations to everyone in Kaipara who have abided by the Level Four Covid19 restrictions.

It is a testament to all New Zealanders resilience that we are edging closer to Covid19 eradication. Moving to Level Three is a really positive step in this process, it will still be somewhat restrictive so please keep up the great work regarding the new rules and keep yourselves and others safe.

NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL

All Regional council staff are working (both actively and behind the scenes) within the confines imposed by the pandemic as are the council’s elected representatives.

NRC Councillors had one week of postponed meetings, since then have been using technology to continue working to support the NRC covid19 response and continue with business as usual. Personally, I am enjoying working from home. I am just as busy as I was prior to the lockdown and I am becoming very familiar with the use of video conferencing to Chair council meetings and workshops.

NRC now has the capability to livestream our monthly formal and subcommittee meetings via facebook. Look out for the agendas as they are posted on the NRC webpage or advertised in the papers

WE ARE STILL IN A DROUGHT

GREAT WORK BY OUR CIVIL DEFENCE EMERGENCY TEAM

The NRC staff transmission to working remotely went very smoothly and there is definite opportunity and food for thought as to how and what the workplace will look like going forward.NRC has all but a handful of staff working remotely. Those left in the NRC building are our Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) staff and intermittently some hydrology staff that need to use the laboratory hardware. The council’s critical functions have continued despite the pandemic, including environmental monitoring ensuring the health and wellbeing of Northland communities, maritime navigational safety, flood and drought monitoring.

Water quality monitoring has been stepped up in some areas to enable the effects of the ongoing drought to be assessed and used in post drought reviews.

It is certainly nice to see the countryside greening up and while the weather has been great for Autumn dairy farmers and kumara farmers, the drought has taken a toll on all of us in Kaipara. We are now in what’s called a green drought, where there has been some rain, but we still have a soil moisture deficit depth of 80-100mls (rainfall equivalent).

Please continue to follow level four water use guidelines. That is using household municipal water for food and personal hygiene only. We are looking forward to our normal if not increased winter rainfall in the next few months.

There is still a total fire ban in the Kaipara District, conditions are still very dry despite a green tinge in paddocks and on sidewalks. Please keep our emergency services safe by following the rules.

DECISIONS ON RATES

If we reduce rates, we put vital services, jobs and our economy at risk. This balancing act is a challenge all councils face. We are collectively looking at funding options with the central government, so we can keep growing our district and serving our communities. It should also be noted that we are bound by legislation and cannot simply waive rates that have already been adopted through a statutory process. We know some people are struggling financially and we will do our very best to deliver personalised relief. Kaipara District Council collects NRC rates on our behalf. If you would like to talk to someone about rates relief please get in touch with Kaipara District council on 0800 727 059.

It is too early to accurately forecast the impact an economic downturn will have on Council finances. This is uncharted territory, and the situation is changing all the time. A lot will depend on when the lockdown ends, how long strict border controls are in place and the speed of the global economic recovery.

KEEP IT LOCAL

It is important now more than ever to support our local businesses as much as we can. Especially when the lockdown is over, that's when we can really get started with spending our holidays, eating out, shopping and using services locally, with businesses owned by locals.

All of Northland can be very proud of our combined Civil Defence Emergency Management team. They have been working throughout, first with the drought and then Covid-19. CDEM work includes - making sure that there is water and food accessible to our vulnerable people and ensuring key infrastructure like telecommunications, electricity, fuel supply, food distribution etc is maintained and kept running. If you need assistance with access to urgent essentials like food or medicine, call the team between 7am-7pm on 0800 790 791.

NORTHLAND INC

Northland Inc has implemented plans for a virtual network, to provide up-to-date information and advice as the region’s businesses come to terms with the effects of lockdown. A special Covid-19 business support helpline and business/information collection service that will reach out to a range of industry sectors, are among the key services provided. For more information visit www.northlandnz.com/covid-19. The helpline is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 0800 525 001.

LEVEL THREE

We are now at Alert Level 3, here’s the basic rules: Stay home, work and learn from home if you can - Make your business covid-19 safe - Stay regional - Keep your bubble as small as possible - Wash your hands often with soap then dry them - If you are sick, stay at home and quickly seek advice from your GP or Healthline about getting a test. More information is available on the covid19.govt.nz website.

As our PM has said “Stay Strong. Stay Home. Let’s finish what we started”.

These really are extraordinary and hard times for us all and they still have some way to go before life gets to a more comfortable new normal. It's not just economically, it's mentally and physically as well. Unknowns and restrictions take a toll in many ways. We have each other; so reach out to your neighbours, call your great aunt and uncle or those friends you haven't seen in years, especially those who may be isolated.

Together we can get through this. Kia kaha Kaipara.

For more NRC information go to: www.nrc.govt.nz | phone 0800 002 004 8am - 5pm email pennys@nrc.govt.nz For the reporting of environmental or maritime incidents phone our 24/7 hotline on 0800 504 639

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Kaipara back in the game For many of us, engaging in sports is more than just exercise; it’s vital for good mental health, and a way to socialise with friends as well.

Both the prime minister and the Minister of Sports Grant Robertson agree that level three of coronavirus safety allows for a wider scope of non-contact recreation, and the ability to train towards a re-engagement at a club and team level.

“At level three, we want people to stay in their bubbles still. I know a number of our professional athletes are training hard inside their own bubble,” said Mr Robertson.

“When it comes to level two, there is further work to do there as to what might be possible in terms of particularly contact sport at a professional level. That requires conversations with health officials and sports clubs.”

Right now, that means a wider range of exercise and sports options here in the Kaipara. Paddleboarding, kayaking and surfing are back on, all popular coastal pursuits. Motor and sail craft are still off-limits. Team sports are not possible, but training within your ‘bubble’ is encouraged. Fields and parks are open for play, but children’s playgrounds and skate bowls are not.

Hiking and mountain biking trails are

Refuse removal reinstated  by Andy Bryenton

Those who have used the four weeks of lockdown to have a comprehensive spring clean will be pleased to know that refuse transfer stations are set to open again under level three.

open so long as they are used according to social distancing rules. Gyms, public pools and other places where people congregate to exercise are still closed under level three.

Big winners at level three are our local golfers, who can return to the links so long as they play solo or against people from the same ‘bubble’. As Golf NZ says, the sport lends itself well to Covid-19 safety, as it is played outdoors with large distances between competitors. 

Matt King

MP for Northland Email northland@parliament.govt.nz Phone 09 407 7219 Office 93 Kerikeri Road

Refuse transfer stations operated

by Kaipara Refuse and Northland Waste will open their gates on Tuesday, April 28, but with social distancing measures in place. Hakaru transfer station has indicated that they will only allow two people each vehicle and that only two vehicles may offload at any one time, on a one in, one out basis. They’re accepting green waste, scrap metal and glass, but advise customers to anticipate EFTPOS payments and to please respect the two-metre social distancing rule.

It’s a similar story from Wednesday onward at Dargaville’s busy transfer station, operated by Kaipara Refuse.

To keep staff safe, social distancing

will once again be the rule, with citizens able to clear some of their stored backlog of general waste and green waste, which has built up in many places due to the ongoing fire ban.

A two vehicle limit is also in place, with the reminder that it’s essential businesses and services first. The joint message from both of our major waste transfer and recycling providers is one that we’ve come to know well during this coronavirus crisis: “The necessary changes to our operations may make things take a little longer, but be patient and kind to each other, and we’ll get the job done.

Your safety, and that of our staff, is of paramount priority.”

Wash your hands

I’m here to help you See what I’ve been up to facebook.com/mattkingmp mattking.national.org.nz

After four weeks in lockdown at COVID-19 Alert Level Four, Northland is doing well in containing the virus. We are staying home, we are keeping up our social distancing and we are reaching out to care for the more vulnerable in our communities.

They will need our support and they will need our business. Everyone of us should be gearing up now to support our neighbours, our friends, our towns and our farmers by buying local whenever they open and whenever we can.

In short, we are doing what we in Northland do best—being the best we can be for our community.

Our businesses have been going through tough times—let’s all help them get back on track quicker, earlier, better.

Let’s keep it up.

Buy local!

As we move into Alert Level 3, more of our local businesses will reopen.

Matt King

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COVID-19 Level 3 The Golden Rules for life at Alert Level 3

1. Stay home. If you are not at work, school, exercising or getting essentials then you must be at home, the same as at level 4.

2. Work and learn from home if you can. We still want the vast majority of people working from home, and children and young people learning from home. At risk students and staff should also stay at home, and they will be supported to do so. Early learning centres and schools will physically be open for up to Year 10 for families that need them.

3. Make your business covid-19 safe. Covid-19 has spread in workplaces, so the quid pro quo of being able to open is doing it in a way that doesn’t spread the virus.

4. Stay regional. You can exercise at parks or beaches within your region, but the closer to home the better. Activities must be safe – keep 2 metres away from anybody not in your bubble. Make minimal trips.

5. Keep your bubble as small as possible. If you need to, you can expand your bubble a small amount to bring in close family, isolated people or caregivers.

6. Wash your hands often with soap. Then dry them. Cough and sneeze into your elbow.

7. If you are sick, stay at home and quickly seek advice from your GP or Healthline about getting a test. There is no stigma to COVID-19. We will only be successful if everyone is willing to play their part in finding it wherever it is.

The Golden Rules for businesses at Alert Level 3

1. If your business requires close physical contact it can’t operate.

2. Your staff should work from home if they can.

3. Customers cannot come onto your premises.

Unless you are a supermarket, dairy, petrol station, pharmacy or permitted health service.

4. Your business must be contactless. Your customers can pay online, over the phone or in a contactless way. Delivery or pick-up must also be contactless.

5. Basic hygiene measures must be maintained.

Physical distancing, hand washing and regularly cleaning surfaces. Workers must stay home if they are sick.

6. If you used PPE in your business before COVID-19, then keep using it in the same way. If you didn’t use PPE in your business before COVID-19, you don’t need it now.

This is advice for retailers, manufacturers and the service industries. Different advice applies to essential healthcare workers, border agencies, courts and tribunal staff, first responders and corrections staff.

Visit health.govt.nz for more advice 7. You must meet all other health and safety obligations.

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Response from Kaipara Dargaville District Council The diagram in the Kaipara Lifestyler was an artist’s impression, intended to suppor t discussion about the wharves, not the surrounding area. We realise this was confusing and have since updated it. We have included the updated representation of the space here for convenience, or you can refer to it on our online consultation kaipara.govt. nz/kickstart. We’re sorry for causing confusion.

We note your comments about the taxi stand.

Please send your feedback and ideas on the proposal directly to

public convenience is acceptable.

As for bringing the Rainbow Warrior masts down from up the hill, it is to my knowledge, this is the property of the Dargaville Museum. The retailers are going to have enough of a struggle to get back on their feet when this Covid-19 epidemic lockdown is over, without fewer customers through lack of parking. The town is now without a bus to take people to Whangarei, which will have more traffic going to and fro, tour buses are few and far between and it will be sometime before they return.

Both can be found on the Kaipara Lifestyler and the Kaipara District Council websites online.

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“Recently we responded to a night mission whereby no emergency services were available to prepare a landing site,” says Northland Rescue Helicopter operations manager Sam Murtagh.

“Finding the correct house at night time can be challenging. Flight crews often advise that people on the scene use their vehicle hazard lights or torches to help us locate the correct location.  The Northland Rescue Helicopter staff need people to stop “Unfortunately that night, shining torches at the choppers unnecessarily the occupants of a property near the expected scene were shining Other patients we transported included torches at our helicopter. The pilots people who suffered from seizures, landed assuming they were the ones burns, major trauma and cardiac arrest in need of medical attention. It was not to name but a few.

“Our helicopters fly night and day, 365 the case, and the incident delayed our helicopter getting to the correct location days a year. We travel to many locations for the person in need. and appreciate all the support we get.

“During the last few weeks, we have We ask that people help get the word transported more than 50 patients. out, so others know not to shine torches One was a pregnant woman with at the helicopter when we are flying. If complications that was transferred you are not the ones in need, this sends from Whangarei Hospital to North us the wrong signal to us for landing.

“Please spread the message to Shore Hospital. We were also called to collect a male patient following a people in your communities and beyond tractor rollover north of Pakotai, and our — every second counts when someone chopper took him to Whangarei Hospital. is in need of our services.” 

After watching the Kaipara District Council Briefing live via Facebook on April 2 2020, to my horror, I find that the Kaipara Kickstart has the possibility of the removal of upwards of approximately 80 car park spaces in Parenga Street, thus making less parking, of which the town has a short supply of. This being the town’s largest car park central to shops and services.

Can we let this happen to a town with a large aged population?

In its place, a plan to put in a green space (Kaipara Lifestyler April 21 2020, page 17) with bus parking (there is one the corner in Kapia Street) and a taxi stand (there has not been a taxi in Dargaville for some time) the

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KAIPARA SPOTLIGHT

April/May

Check website for most up to date information.

www.kaipara.govt.nz

Kaipara District Council is supporting those who need it.

Moving to COVID Alert Level 3.

Council services that were available in Covid-19 alert level 4 will continue during level 3.

These are: • Rubbish collection • Drinking water • Wastewater • Roads • Public toilets (to a reduced level) • Cemeteries • Animal control for dangerous dogs and wandering stock

Dargaville Transfer Station will be reopening from Wed 29th April. Opening Hours are Wed to Fri 9 – 4pm & Sat 10 – 4pm (Closed Sun – Tues) Hakaru Transfer Station will be reopening from Tuesday 28th April. Opening hours are 10am – 4pm - Seven Days a Week.

Items accepted • General Refuse, • Scrap Metal/Whiteware, • Green Waste and • GLASS ONLY for recycling.

No other items will be accepted.

Health and safety • Only two vehicles at any time into the facility

Our call centre will still be open 24-hours, every day: 0800 727 059 or council@kaipara.govt.nz

• Please ensure physical distancing as you offload.

Alert level 3

• EFTPOS ONLY Transactions

From Tuesday 28 April 2020 after the move to Covid-19 alert Level 3, the following services will be starting up again, subject to safety measures like safe physical distancing: • Transfer stations (see below) • Building inspections • Resource consent inspections • Some roadworks • Some berm mowing and gardening maintenance

Transfer stations At Level 3 Rubbish and Transfer Stations will be open in Dargaville and Hakaru.

• Staff will not be available to assist you in offloading.

Road Works continue Essential roading work has continued even under lockdown.

Over the last two weeks we completed unsealed grading on Trounson Park Rd, Babylon Coast Rd, Tangowahine Valley Rd, Waimata Rd, Avoca Rd, Waihue Rd, Mititai Rd, Whitcombe Rd, Blong Rd, Dunn Rd and Inch Rd. Over the next two weeks the graders are planning to head to Omamari Rd, Aranga Rd, Hood Rd; Waikara Rd, Waipoua Rd, Pukehuia Rd, Omana Rd, Kirikopuni Rd, Bee Bush Rd, Golden Stairs Rd, Wairere Rd and Central Rd.

Have your say on Kaipara Wharves Kaipara District Council wants to hear from you about a proposed future water transport network. In 2019 Council was granted around $20 million of Provincial Growth Funding to fund Kaipara Kickstart, an umbrella project to stimulate the Kaipara district. Kaipara Kickstart currently consists of three interconnected projects; Kaipara roading, Kaipara Kai, and the Kaipara Harbour Wharves project. The Kaipara Wharves project includes investigating the future potential of building a

wharf network on Kaipara Harbour and $4.0 million of capital works.

You can find the survey and the consultation document on the Kaipara District Council website, under the Kaipara Kickstart section kaipara.govt.nz/kickstart. You can also email your comments to kickstart@kaipara.govt.nz.

Your feedback will help determine how the $4.0m will be spent.

Council meeting will confirm relief package and 2020-2021 Annual Plan Elected Members from Kaipara District Council will make decisions relating to their response to Covid-19 at their upcoming meeting on 29 April.

The agenda will include introducing a targeted package that will focus on those in need, as well as a range of options around rates for next year’s Annual Plan.

Council has also sought support from Government to bring their capital works programme forward to stimulate business and create jobs.

same time, we have a duty to make sure we are efficient so we’ve been through our operations with a fine tooth comb to make sure everything we’re doing is absolutely necessary,” says Ms Miller.

Decisions made about the Annual Plan will determine what rates people pay in the 12 months from July 2020.

Louise Miller, Chief Executive, said a key focus had been on ensuring the Council operates as efficiently as possible.

The Council e-meeting will be broadcast live on the Council’s Facebook page from 9.30am and members of the public are invited to watch. Attendees can watch without having to sign up for Facebook. The meeting will also be recorded so those who are not able to watch it live can see it later on Facebook.

“The services we provide are essential for people to live here.

It’s important we invest in making sure they are reliable. At the

The meeting agenda will be available on the Council’s website kaipara.govt.nz from 23 April.

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Mayor’s Memo  Study for free — Northtec and TANZ are helping turn unemployment into upskilling in an effort to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the local economy

“NorthTec and TANZ eCampus are launching a fees-free online learning initiative, to help Northlanders upskill or reskill if they have been impacted by the current Covid-19 pandemic,” say media spokespeople for the joint programme.

“In association with this initiative, NorthTec has also secured Chromebooks that can be used to support students who do not have a device to study from home. Learners who require a Chromebook will be given details when they enrol.”

Subjects on offer fees-free include business management, sales and marketing, project management, administration, construction, computing and IT-based courses and many

more. There are four major criteria to access this opportunity for personal betterment. You must be resident in the Northland region.

You may be required to show proof of your address. You must enrol for a programme of study before May 18 2020. You must begin your programme of study before July 1 2020. If you borrow a Chromebook from NorthTec — you must return it when you complete your studies.

Educators encourage those who wish to gain a completely free qualification that could change their career path to contact northtec.ac.nz/apply or call 0800 162 100 to turn the coronavirus crisis into a learning opportunity. 

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Alert Level 4 has been extraordinary. Kaipara

and is currently out for consultation across Kaipara

residents are to be congratulated for getting through this without any major disturbances, for staying home and keeping people safe, and for keeping hands washed! Well done everyone.

During the period of Level 4 lockdown Kaipara District Council has proven itself to be agile and focused on service delivery to the Kaipara people.

While Council buildings have been closed the business of the council has rolled on, with all staff working from home and able to access computer files and systems stored “in the cloud”. Investment in IT and computer systems by Council in the last 2 years has made this possible; without that transformation behind the scenes I expect Kaipara District Council would have stumbled now.

In fact, it’s proven to be very light on its feet: Kipara District Council was one of the first among all 78 local authorities of New Zealand to livestream a meeting was Kaipara District Council, an

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District. It’s freely available at https://www.kaipara. govt.nz/kickstart/kaipara-harbour-wharves and sets out a long term strategic direction for the district through its wharves. If you have some spare reading time during Level 3 lockdown then please take a look and have your say.

Having your say is important and the People’s Panel is one way you can have your voice heard clearly by Kaipara District Council. Right now the People’s Panel is conducting a survey of businesses and residents for the Kaipara Mayor’s Taskforce for Economic Support and Recovery. More information, including an animation of what it’s all about, is available at https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/taskforce. We’re actively encouraging Kaipara to rise strong.

So, as Level 4 turns to Level 3 and the leaves turn to autumn colours, let’s rise strong — kia kaha Kaipara, Kaipara te oranganui.Nga mihi nui

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Level three coronavirus restrictions will see mechanics reopening and many drivers back on the road for both work and to take children back to school where necessary. That means it’s definitely time to book in for long overdue servicing and WOF repairs, as the police amnesty for lapsed warrants is also drawing to a close.

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Local auto mechanic Daniel Parkinson of Dargaville says that, like many of those in his trade, he has worked out procedures to enable safe personal distancing while still being able to serve his clients at level three. He agrees that there will likely be a backlog of warrant based work, as well as necessary seasonal maintenance along with the shift from strict level four self-isolation to a more vehicle-intensive level three, but says that booking in advance will enable the smoothest transition for drivers and auto professionals alike.

This sentiment is doubled when talking to rural bike, quad and off-road vehicle experts, who will be working hard to support the vital rural industry.

Police have used their discretion to provide some relief to those who have been unable to book their WOF checks during the lockdown, but as we move to a more permissive level having a full WOF and Rego will once again become mandatory. Our local law enforcers will still be advised to be pragmatic, however, considering the waiting times predicted.

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All power to the engine room Here’s something to remember when, in years to come, the grandkids ask you what happened during the ‘Great Coronavirus Attack of 2020’. When so many businesses were forced to shut down, and while other nations experienced shortages and conflict in the supermarket aisles, our farmers made sure we had three meals a day.

Moreover, by producing an estimated 300 million servings of food a day, that’s enough to keep 100 million adults wellfed, they were setting up the economy for a solid return. While tourism, our other mega-industry, was inevitably dealt a hammer blow by a disease that has shut down airports and limited movement, farming powered through. In some regions, the agricultural industry is so pervasive that more than 70 per cent of workers were deemed essential, from vets to truck drivers to tractor drivers and ground spreaders. Those numbers are bolstered by 5,500 migrant workers a year — jobs, which will now have to be filled by Kiwis.

In March 2020, just before the crisis peaked with lockdown, the government announced that dairy is worth approximately $19 billion a year.

Our other farms, producing beef, lamb, vegetable crops, fruits, and then the secondary producers who furnish us with some of the world’s best wines and cheeses, for example, have also worked through to ensure that not only that we can eat well with the borders shut, but additionally, that those billions keep flowing. Effectively, farming is putting its shoulder to the wheel to push all the other sectors of the economy, shut down

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A dog’s tail …

Keeping a distince hear ona farm “Good greef Dog. Ya look exhorsted, What have ya been up to.”

Gidday readers. Dunno about you, but since I bin in lockdown, I bin tryin’ ta look rilly busy here ona farm, an at leest Boss seems to have takin notice. Corse I hada look tired too.

Woodint you be ifya had to keep the stock ona farm a coupla yards apart?

That’s wot the guvmint sed was the roole for crony virus, an’ so I tole Boss I bin makin’ sure that the sheeps ana cattil beests bin keepin’ there distance. Takes a lot of runnin’ around, I kin tell ya.

Well, Boss an’ Sharlene have just hada look at wot I bin righting for me column, an’ Sharlene startid chockin’ on a pikelit with her cuppatees.

“Blimey Billy,” she sed. “I wondered what you bin doin’ disapperin’ off over tha farm for tha last four weeks.”

She hada laugh and pretinded it was a coffing fit, but then I saw Boss was

chortlin’ so much he had teers running down his cheeks.

“Dog,” he spluttered. “Ya not supposed ter wurry about the stock keepin’ there distinces. That’s just for peeple, and pritty much for peeple wot don’t no each other. Hear ona farm we don’t rilly have a problim.

“Sharlene an me, an you too, are in a bubble, an we kin do wot we doin’ now, sittin’ together ona woolshed steps having smoko.” Bubble readas?

Wot bubble?

“It’s OK Billy,” sed Sharlene. “Not rilly yore fault, ‘cos tha govmint was all a bit mixed up with who cood do what and when. Even that cabinit minista Hipkins went all doolally, and broke his own rools.

“An’ wotsisname, that oppisition leader, Bridgis, spent half his time drivin’ up an’ down the country, wen everone else had stay reel close to home. One

EFFLUENT SPREADING rool for sum, lotsa rools fer everone else eh?” “Well anyway Dog,” seda Boss then. “We now gonna go ter level three, so we mite have turned a bit of a corner fight crony virus.

“We will probly get Pete the tree man back into our foresty block, an’ we need a mechanic ter havea look atta Beg Red Quod, tha Plumba to look atta troffs. Get sum life around the place agin.”

Sharlene meenwile have me a big pat ana doubil pikelit, an’ wispered she

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gonna stick a cupla extra pork chops on fer me tea. “Ya deserve a treat afta all ya werk Billy,” she sed.

Tell ya wot readas, ever cloud has a silva linin, eh. I not rilly gonna tell Boss an’ Sharlene I bin havin’ a sleep under the woolshed, wen they coodint find me.

Do thay rilly think I silly enuff to chase sheep an’ kattil beests fer no reasin?

Now, wot kin I do ter look busy for levil three. Hmmmmm Cheers — Billy

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 28 - 2020

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Public Notices

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Our weekly meetings in the Dargaville Area have been disrupted due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Anyone reaching out for help with a drinking problem, please phone Murray - 09 439 5248, Wayne - 09 439 6561, Bernie - 027 212 2148.

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk or small lots $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458.

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.

CITIZENS ADVICE Bureau offers free, confidential help and advice. During Lockdown phone 09 439 6100, or email: dargaville@cab.org.nz The Free Legal Clinic is still operating via phone, appointments necessary.

Pet Supplies

LOVE REMEMBERS my holy Sabbath, Romans 3:31, Matthew 5:17-19. 1 John: 2: 3-5.

PET DOORS - Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber - supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

WEST COASTER Bus service. We regret to advise due to low patronage this service has now ceased.

We sincerely thank those who have supported us over the years.

Pet Supplies

Work Wanted

PET DOORS - Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber - supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

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.

Property Maintenance

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER interior and exterior, can travel, 30 years experience, phone Gary Dixon 021 066 7505.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

DENISE CLARK

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

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Public Notices

In Memoriam WILLY CHRISTOPHER In memory of Chris who passed away suddenly on 28.04.10. How the years have flown. Fondly remembered by Madeline, Mark and Ian and their families.

In loving memory

Kua Tawhiti kē tō haerenga mai, kia kore e haere tonu.

He nui rawa ō mahi, kia kore e mahi nui tonu.

SHAUN THOMAS RIES 08/07/1981 – 29/04/2018 You have been two years into your journey at Paradise City with the Guns ‘n’ Roses.

Miss your cheeky smile and your wacky sense of humour. Keep on Rockin’.

You have come too far to not go further.

You’ve done too much not to do more.

Mum

Tā Himi Henare

Be water wise

Kaipara Community Health Trust

Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Public Notices

Phone

09 439 6068 • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

Proposed Private Plan Change 78 – Estuary Estates

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

Kaipara District Council accepted a request for a private plan change to the operative Kaipara District Plan 2013 (the District Plan) made by Mangawhai Central Limited under Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991.

This Private Plan Change 78 seeks to rezone 130ha of land contained within the Estuary Estates Structure Plan in Chapter 16 of the District Plan, and comprises of 83 Molesworth Drive, and Lots 1 and 4 DP 314200 Old Waipu Road, Mangawhai.

The changes to the existing Estuary Estates Structure Plan include:

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022 Septic Tank Services

WAYNE & ANNETTE

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.

Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

TOKATOKA

a.

Retain the Estuary Estates zone at 83 Molesworth Drive.

b.

Amend Business 1 sub-zone to match its extent to the amended Estuary Estates Structure Plan and reduce its size to 5.32 ha from 7.5 ha.

c.

Delete sub-zones 2, 4, 5 and 6.

d.

Create new Residential sub-zones 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D replacing existing sub-zones 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

e.

Amend Service 7 sub-zone to align with the ring road route outlined in the amended Estuary Estates Structure Plan which increases its size from 7.5 ha to 8.03 ha.

f.

Create a new integrated residential development overlay for the new Residential 3A sub-zone.

g.

Rezone Lots 1 and 4 DP 314200 from Residential to the new Residential 3B and 3C sub-zones, and new Natural Environment 8 sub-zone.

h.

Reflect the new network for roads, walking, cycling, flood areas, natural area corridors, a new town centre and open space area.

The private plan change may be viewed at www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/district-plans/planchanges. If you have any questions about this Private Plan Change 78, please contact, Paul Waanders on 09 439 1335.

Making a submission

Trade & Services

Situations Vacant

DECKS, FENCES, all small building jobs undertaken, Baylys Beach based. Phone Ross for a free quote, NorWest Building & Maintenance, 027 412 0840.

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

Tree Services TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

Wanted to Rent

Volunteer Board Member

Whanau Focus Centre (Kaipara Abuse Prevention Inc)

Our Vision: A strong resilient and empowered community Our Mission: To provide guidance, mentoring and support to empower whanau.

If you’re interested in joining our small dedicated governance team to help us achieve our vision please contact Chairman Hal Harding 021 747 057 or Manager Rachel 022 630 8643 or email whanaufocusmanager@gmail.com

HOUSE IN Kaipara or Rodney area for 1 person & cat, plus grazing for 1 sheep, 1 horse & 3 miniature horses. Please phone 021 0235 8140, with details.

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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

Dargaville office space to rent. wifi, controlled entry, reception services included CONTACT JOHN | 027 525 8189

Any person may make a submission, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant, may do so, only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity, to which the application relates to that: a.

adversely affects the environment; and

b.

does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.

A local authority within its own territorial area may also make a submission.

To make a submission, complete Form 5 (available at the Council Offices or on Council’s website, www.kaipara.govt.nz, and simply: 

mail a written submission to Kaipara District Council, Unit 6, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or email it to PPC78@kaipara.govt.nz, or



complete the online form at www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/district-plans/plan-changes.

Submissions close at 4.30pm, Thursday 28 May 2020.

The process after the close of submissions includes: 

Council to prepare and publicly notify summary of decisions sought by submitters.



If a submitter wishes to be heard then a hearing must be held.



Issue a decision on the Private Plan Change 78 provisions and matters raised by submitters and serve notice of the decision to the public within two years of notifying the private plan change. Notice must be served on all submitters at the same time.



All submitters have rights to appeal the decision to the Environment Court but only on those matters referred to in their submissions.

Louise Miller, Chief Executive Notification date: Thursday, 30 April 2020

Wash your hands

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