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Sand mining solution possible u by Andy Bryenton

A resource consent stoush over seabed and foreshore sand mining continues in the Kaipara’s east, with greater cooperation between groups opposing the application of mining firms.

New peanut trials planned

New peanut growing trials are expected to get underway in the coming spring …

Let’s finish cycle asset

Dargaville cyclists are asking the Kaipara District Council when they will finish …

Positive scheme for conversation

EA boost to an existing, successful programme rewarding landowners …

In May, the groups opposing McCallum Brothers and Kaipara Limited, which want to secure a 20-year resource consent to continue mining sand from the Mangawhai-Pakiri coast, presented evidence that they claim shows irreversible ecological damage and poor oversight linked to dredging operations. “After recent storms, the whole coast suffered massive erosion, rolling dunes were reduced to five-metre cliffs,” says Stop Sand Mining group spokesperson Ken Rayward. “Additionally, a group of surfers contacted me last week saying that the wave patterns off Te Arai beach have been permanently damaged by the sand mining; a recreational attraction destroyed forever. This sand doesn’t come back.” It’s the position of sand mining supporters that good quality sand is a vital part of solving the nation’s building and housing crisis. It’s a core ingredient of cement, and readily accessible sand of a good grade is needed to build everything from foundations to motorways. Resource Consent commissioners ordered a two-week hiatus for answers to relevant questions to be researched. In that time, the companies seeking consent suggested they could undertake a bathymetric survey to prove that their operations were sustainable. Friends of Pakiri, Stop Sand Mining and others opposed to the continued removal of sand insisted on expert oversight of this survey. It will likely take place this month and into September. Meanwhile, two requests for sand mining to cease have

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been handed to the Auckland Council, which controls the jurisdiction where the sand mining occurs. Despite this regional boundary, Mr Rayward says he has digital maps and tracking proving that the sand dredges cross the boundary into Kaipara waters, where they have no resource consent to operate. A possible solution is on the horizon, however. Mr Rayward and

his colleagues uncovered a press release dating from 2006 and written by the sand mining industry leaders, detailing a plan to dredge sand from within the Kaipara Harbour. The suggestion from opponents of the damage being caused to the east coast; come west where there is excess sand and talk to the council. ¢

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p Circus Kumarani has offered a big thank you to all of the funding groups and organisations that have allowed them to continue their mission of fun, spectacle and teaching skills and confidence. As recipients of a disbursement from the Kaipara District Council’s community grants fund recently, the management of Dargaville’s circus took the opportunity to acknowledge all of those that have helped. This list includes the KDC’s Community Organisation Grants Scheme, Foundation North, the Ministry of Education through the Creatives in Schools project, New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, Northland Community Foundation, Sport Northland and the Whangārei District Council through Creative Communities NZ.

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CCTV on target u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s CCTV network has received a boost with a new targeted rate providing for upkeep and expansion of the system. The rate is collected via the Kaipara District Council. However, the CCTV network is not a council infrastructure initiative but rather the brainchild of the Dargaville Community Development Board, administered in close cooperation with local police. The cost has been kept low, at $9 plus GST per annum, for those in the western part of the Kaipara p Police and the community are working together to maintain and who benefit the most from expand CCTV coverage in the west Kaipara having Dargaville under coverage. Ruawai, which also contributes petty crime reductions. Police have used via the targeted rate, can expect to see CCTV evidence to convict a large number their own CCTV cameras up and running of wrongdoers. in the first quarter of 2022. The targeted Sitting as it does at the crossroads of rate does not include the purchase and State Highways 12 and 14, Dargaville is installation of the CCTV network as the bottleneck for roads serving the Pouto funding applications meet these costs. Peninsula as well. It does, however, allow a wage for a partIt means that criminals operating time administrator (not a KDC employee) anywhere in the area are forced to to prepare the grant applications and deal traverse the camera-equipped town to with repairs and maintenance issues as effect an escape. Then there’s the bonus that a CCTV they arise. It’s the strategic location of Dargaville network in the hub of local commerce which makes a camera grid for the town keeps tourists safe, insurance down for such a good crime-busting idea. Those who business people, and makes the town live there will see obvious benefits, such a more secure place to shop, bank and as reduced vandalism and opportunistic access vital services. ¢ PRICE RANGE

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New peanut trials planned u by Paul Campbell

New peanut growing trials are expected to get underway in the coming spring, led by Northland Inc, with Kaipara Kai, which was at the centre of trials earlier this year now effectively wound up. According to participants in the programme, funding for the project is still to be finalised after Kaipara Kai completed its finite grant from the PGF Fund. ”We are planning to undertake some larger field assessments this year, two in Dargaville district and two in the p Pic Picot (foreground) of Pic’s Peanut Butter at a field day at the Te Kopuru site Far North,” said Declan Graham of Plant and Food. The project large dam under construction near Glinks is being led by Northland Inc. Gully led by the Te Tai Tokerau Water Earlier this year, peanuts harvested Trust, and Northland Inc is expected to be at Te Kopuru were turned into peanut following the Kaipara Kai Activation Plan butter, which ‘passed the taste’ for crop and taking forward what we’ve all learned advocate Pic Picot of Nelson-based from the Kaipara Kai project. Pic’s Peanut Butter. “The Kaipara Kai part has proven itself Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith says, and sets us up for future steps here with “while it’s sad to see the Kaipara Northland Inc, growing what we do best Kai project stop, for now, there is still in this part of the region.” much activity going on to grow the kai Declan Graham said the first Te Kopuru in Kaipara. field trial was harvested last April, and “Council has water irrigation yields were promising, and further trials research projects underway. There’s a of one hectare are planned. ¢

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Water safety funding plan Careful what you flush u by Paul Campbell

u by Andy Bryenton

With summer boating weather hopefully not too far away, Maritime NZ has distributed new funding to promote water safety initiatives with money drawn from the annual Fuel Excise Duty to help reduce recreational boating fatalities and injuries.

Careless flushing of foreign objects and non-degradable items is making a mess of Kaipara sewers, and adding to water costs for all.

“More than $740,000 in funding will be distributed to 21 on-water and land-based safer boating initiatives as part of the 2021 Safer Boating Campaign,” said Maritime NZ director Kirstie Hewlett. “Making life safer for all recreational boaties is the central focus of the campaign, and the grants will go a long way toward achieving this. Maritime NZ knows from research that a third of all boaties do not undertake any special planning before they head out onto the water. “It is why a mix of on-water and land-based engagement p Lifejackets are essential for safety on the water is crucial to improving safer boating outcomes. reflecting that boaties contribute to “Nearly 10% of the funding, $70,000, the fund through boating activities. is being allocated to the on-water Initiatives funded include programmes No Excuses campaign that brings to upgrade lifejackets, focus on harbourmasters from the 14 participating skipper responsibility, safety training district and regional councils to join with for kayakers, paddle boarders and Maritime NZ staff to ensure boaties know, waka ama paddlers, diver supervision, understand and follow the rules, including yachting training for children and lifejacket wearing and safe speed,” Ms a drowning prevention programme Hewlett said. The funding is drawn from specifically targeted at the Pacific the Fuel Excise Duty (FED) on petrol, Island community. ¢

The Kaipara District Council is asking people to be responsible with their bathroom habits and restrict what goes down the s-bend to, at maximum, toilet tissue and stool. Sanitary items, prophylactics, nappies, underwear and household rubbish, can damage the grinder pumps that keep the waste flowing to treatment facilities, and repairing this costs a sizable amount. “At the moment, we’re seeing this happen between 6–12 times a month across the district, and every time the grinders jam, and we have to take it apart and clear it, it works a little less efficiently,” says senior infrastructure officer Brian Armstrong. p Due to foreign objects in the pipes and pumps, KDC operatives “The team have are spending more time and money fixing blockages encountered everything from jeans, underwear, wool, chemicals, intended to be flushed and can cause diapers, toys, sanitary items, wet wipes considerable blockages. and general waste over the years.” “If people make a concerted effort A fresh concern, and part of the not to flush things that will break reason for the frequency of the repairs, the equipment, our team can focus is the rise of the use of wipes in lieu of more on system improvements,” says toilet tissue. These products are not Mr Armstrong. ¢

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Let’s finish cycle asset u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville cyclists are asking the Kaipara District Council when they will finish the last pieces of the town’s cycle park, with signage awaiting an official green light.

p Cyclists take a ride on the Harding Park trails in Dargaville; a facility that needs signage to be completed

Harding Park’s cycle tracks are proving to be an asset to the town, with cyclists out even in the winter weather, exercising and enjoying the downhill challenge. However, members of the Kaipara Cycling advocacy group say that the park has ‘unfinished business’. Namely, the placement of signage directing people to the park and mapping the different levels of track available to ride. “It’s a well-used asset, and many local people and businesses have pitched in to help,” says Kaipara Cyclists chairperson Jason Dassler. “Let’s get it all finished for spring and the tourist season!” The cyclists say they have sourced funds for the signage, paid the people

who will make it, fixed on names for the tracks through cooperation with a local school, and even volunteered to install the signs themselves. All that’s missing, they opine, is the official go-ahead from the KDC, which was instrumental in the initial development of the track facility. A group of ladies taking to the trails for some Friday morning exercise agreed that proper signage would boost safety, accessibility and the utility of the park, allowing people to tackle the trails with confidence. The consensus was also that directing cycle tourists from the main street of town to Harding Park would be a smart move for local promotion. ¢

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New chair for governance body

u by Andy Bryenton

The committee that takes care of the west Kaipara’s Kai iwi Lakes has appointed a new chairperson following a pattern of rotational Kaipara District Council and iwi responsibility sharing. Councillor Jonathan Larsen has been appointed by Mayor Jason Smith to chair the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee for the coming year, with a smooth transition from incumbent Ric Parore. Councillor Larsen and Mr Parore have traded places before to continue the authority sharing arrangement within the committee. Together, they have presided over significant expansion and success for the lakes as a tourist destination and ecological taonga. Last January saw record numbers of campers at the lakes; 6,504 in all, giving the tent city a bigger population than central Dargaville. The committee is preparing for another busy season, developing plans to mitigate risks to campers and boaties, and looking back on a very successful campaign of planting and ecological management. It’s reported that the myrtle rust threat appears to have been controlled, with no new cases. The threat of invasive koi carp invading the habitat of the extremely rare Dune Lakes Galaxias has also been under scrutiny, with none of the pest fish found.

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Heritage Positive scheme machinery’s big birthday for conversation u by Andy Bryenton

u by Andy Bryenton

Next week, crowds will gather at Dargaville’s Harding Park to commemorate a memorable birthday, 20 years of its heritage machinery society.

A boost to an existing, successful programme rewarding landowners who voluntarily preserve areas of natural significance has been unveiled.

David Dreadon, Bruce Galloway, Edward Yakich, Basil Cole, Peter Fisher and Eric Burgess were the first. However, a long roll-call of volunteers and contributors have helped make the Dargaville Heritage Machinery Club and its collection the historical treasure-house and attraction they are today. Initially intended to preserve the history of heavy machinery used in farming and the development of the west Kaipara, the collection has p Just like this pedal-powered shearing machine, part of the heritage machinery collection, the Dargaville based club grown into an eclectic mix, has built up a legacy through hard work and Kiwi ingenuity from the very old to the latest acquisitions. From a giant boom crane and allowing the expansion of the heritage a dragline excavator to heritage tractors, machinery site. One such addition, the a traction engine and a complete steam- extensive Searle and Suckling collection, powered milking machinery display, the is a lifetime of beachcombing treasures heritage restorers and collectors have from the west coast, which chronicles consummately fulfilled their mission. everything from shipwrecks to wildlife. On a usual weekday, you’ll find a team While the founders and supporters in the work sheds, restoring everything celebrate with a 20th birthday lunch, this from classic tractors to maritime diesel is also an opportunity to invite locals to engines, getting them ready for their come and see what’s new and what’s new life on display. Some double-ups are interesting behind the doors of the big restored and sold to fans of old machinery, beige building on Dargaville’s hilltop. ¢

An extra $8 million for four years to expand the work of the Queen Elizabeth II Trust (QE2T) was announced last week by the Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan. The scheme is based on the existing idea of open space covenants, agreements where landowners are rewarded for voluntarily opting to protect areas on their properties, such as native forest or wetlands. “This will ensure that the biodiversity gains from the Crown’s investment in Jobs for Nature are protected and sustained on private land, and allows QEII to legally protect hundreds of hectares of private land with high biodiversity value,” Kiri Allan said. Jobs for Nature is another recently announced multimillion-dollar programme targeted at pest eradication and forest regeneration. By accident or design, this latest boost for the QE2T has strong similarities to alternatives to the contentious and now stalled Significant Natural Areas mapping policy, which was at the core of several protests this winter.

Matthew Ballard Garth & Tracee, Michael & Maddie, Shayla & Koda (she has recovered well) send a heartfelt thank you to all of our friends & family & the many good people we met through our Mafs passing, as well as Matthews childhood friends, some of whom we haven’t seen for a long time.

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How can I make a difference? u by Jane Gray

I don’t know about you, but at times it just seems there is nothing we can do to make a difference. I look at what is going on in the world; floods, fires, pandemics, poverty, starvation, global warming, and I wonder how on earth can I make a difference? Take global warming, for instance. I drive a diesel truck, so that won’t help, apparently, even though it is more economical, and I can’t change to electric when I need to travel. There is nothing that will get me there in the required time because of the distances I need to go because of living rurally. I buy New Zealand made whenever I can. I try very hard not to buy products that are not packaged within an inch of their lives. When I leave a room, I turn the lights off. I garden and have native trees and lots of plants that attract bees and other things in nature. I feel I have a good carbon footprint despite the fact that I drive a diesel daily. Yes, there are some of us that do very little

to help. I would suggest ‘big industry’ is perhaps one of these. How many factories in New Zealand are still powered by coal, gas or both? Fossil fuels are not a reusable resource. Why are cities like Auckland not paying a congestion tax? It might make public transport more attractive, which in turn might make it more reliable, cheaper, or both, with a greater area of coverage. People try carpooling or walking to the bus stop occasionally. My opinion will probably attract derision from those that believe we should butcher every farting animal and blame a generation that had milk delivered to the door in reusable glass bottles, who baked, bottled, sewed and knitted their own clothes, grew their own veggies and brought nothing that wasn’t needed. We can all make a difference in some way.

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Maungaturoto’s red-letter day will begin at dawn on Friday, August 20, with a blessing of the Riverview Rest Home’s multimilliondollar dementia unit, after four years in the making in large part due to community fundraising across a wide variety of ventures. The project organised by the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust was also financed by commercial loans and a late grant from the Provincial Growth fund. The completed 14unit facility incorporates state of the art equipment dominated by a large social lounge area, and also features a commercial kitchen, which can cater to the wider retirement village as required. p Graham Slatter of the Maungatutoto Community Charitable “The day gets underway Trust (left) and fundraising guru Albie Paton check the inventory with a blessing ceremony for the commercial kitchen facility at 6.30am, and then an opening ceremony later in the morning Hands and many others. To avoid traffic for invited and VIP guests, before the congestion, invited guests and the public doors are opened to the public from 1pm are asked to use the Brethren Church car to 3pm,” said community trust co-chair, park behind the St John station where Graham Slatter. shuttle services will be available. The “The day will be staffed and organised Brethren Rapid Relief Team will be on by the community at large, including handy to provide food and refreshments.” Otamatea Marae, local schools, the Research shows 170,000 Kiwis will be Brethren community, St John, Linking living with dementia by 2050. ¢

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Open doors on the future

Enter the virtual world

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Otamatea High School carries the motto ‘ready for the world’ on its crest, and this week it proved ready to welcome the world through their doors, inviting prospective students from as far afield as Paparoa and Waipū to an open day.

Students at Dargaville High School experienced first-hand the digital realm of virtual reality last week, as the school brought in the latest Oculus technology for them to explore.

p A warm welcome was extended by Otamatea High School on its open day, showing students who will next year attend the school the scope of their possible options

“We’re a very good rural school, and that means catering to the needs of our community, a wide range of students and a large geographical area,” says acting principal Paul Chambers. “Not only do we have many new students coming to take a look at the education pathways on offer today; we also have some parents who are previous students. It’s a unique situation.” A crowd of enthusiastic adults and youngsters awaited their invitation to explore Otamatea High School’s opportunities. They were welcomed in with a rousing haka, karakia and oratory,

which was heartily reciprocated. Children then took the chance to see the learning pathways that can be explored at OHS. Music, sports, science, woodworking and engineering classes were just some of the doors thrown open to give students a taste of their secondary school options. With 135 potential students and more than 100 of their parents in attendance, it was close to standing room only in the school hall as the day began. Those adults questioned about their impression of the high school were unanimous in their appreciation for how far education has come since their own days in uniform. ¢

“More than just a novelty or a game, virtual reality (VR) is about understanding how the future is going to work,” says educator Anglea Troath. “It’s an experience that we’d not otherwise have and an opportunity for students to understand what’s happening in the world of technology.” A quick dip into the Oculus system reveals a very realistic view of kayaking in the Antarctic, in a simulation of being a National Geographic p Students in the DHS hall venture to the ice of Antarctica wildlife photographer. or the depths of space using state of the art Oculus Encountering whales and VR headsets seals and climbing an ice cliff to photograph emperor penguins is all pilot drones in dangerous conditions, part of the fun. It’s brought to life by hand manipulate robots in search and rescue controls following the user’s movements or firefighting scenarios, allow doctors to and a visor that creates a 360-degree conduct micro-surgery using tiny cameras field of vision. Another alternate program inside a patient’s body, or let engineers allows students to take a trip aboard and architects test their designs before Apollo 11, the moon landing module, committing to a build. That’s before and see what astronauts see on a we consider the future of computer entertainment and film. spacewalk or the moon’s surface. A busy schedule aimed to shuttle Angela says that beyond the fun and educational aspects of the as many students as possible Oculus, there’s a deeper reason for through the Oculus project, allowing introducing this technology in schools. maximum interaction with the new In the near future, VR control will help educational tool. ¢

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A book is being written to chronicle the history of one of the nation’s most celebrated military forces, the 28th Māori Battalion, A Company, colloquially known as the ‘gum diggers’ for their north-western origins. Now, a book is being compiled about one of the five companies that made up the Māori Battalion, who served with distinction in such actions as the breakout at Minqar Qaim and the battle of Alamein in the North African campaign. To complete this volume, the 28th Māori Battalion Te Tai Tokerau Association is holding a show and tell event at Opononi’s RSA clubrooms on Saturday, August 21, from 9.45am. p A new book is being compiled about one of the companies The aim is for the whānau that made up the respected Māori Battalion, with photos and and friends of those who stories sought from the whānau and friends of servicemen served in A Company of the Māori Battalion to gather, with historical items for posterity, there is photographs, memorabilia, notes, letters also an invitation for those who hold home, and other taonga from wartime, artefacts from the second world war to assist in creating a historical volume. to have them inducted for display at In addition to a morning tea and the A Company section of the Waitangi the chance to scan and photograph Museum, Te Rau Aroha. ¢

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A trawl through the old newspaper reports from the sawmilling days at the former township reveals a lively community with a broad range of interests and activities. In 1869, a group of ‘young gentlemen’ decided to have a picnic on the banks of ‘this noble river’ as a correspondent of the time wrote. A local vessel was secured and loaded up with the families of the millworkers for a day of enjoyment. ‘The object is not merely a day’s enjoyment, but to make residents in the neighbourhood who are as yet perfect strangers to each other, acquainted with one another.’

More than picnics were on the calendar. With the Northern Wairoa close by, annual river regattas were held with fierce competition and determined vessel owners out to win. To make life more bearable, regular social events were held at the Aratapu Hall. A public library provided avid readers with a ready supply of books to while away the hours. The sawdust town also boasted a skating rink, Masonic hall and, of course, a hotel. Sports teams, a literary club, artists groups and service clubs livened up the social scene. While Aratapu itself has long since vanished, the sense of community goodwill still exists locally. ¢

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Taking part in a nationwide injury prevention programme has earned Aranga School students a life-saving automated external defibrillator or AED.

The future of Dargaville’s long-running community radio station Big River FM is looking brighter after a special emergency meeting last week brought forward keen locals to aid in its operation.

Aranga School was one out of 100 schools around New Zealand that participated in Make it Safe May. The injury prevention campaign was developed by the ASB St John in Schools programme in partnership with ACC. Participating schools went into the draw to win an AED from St John. The new AED was p Aranga School received a life-saving AED device recently presented to Aranga School pupils recently by St John child injury requiring hospitalisation: Northland community educator Jo King. burns, poison, falls/slips, and drowning. The school’s principal, Todd Warmington, More than 10,000 students from said the school was pleased to receive the years one to eight took part in the nationwide initiative. life-saving device. “We continue to see far too many “We are thrilled to have won an AED and to be able to share it with the very preventable incidents involving children. rural community,” Mr Warmington said. By teaching our tamariki how to identify Nearly 50 students from Aranga hazards and risks and eliminate them, School and Kaihu Valley School took our homes and playgrounds can become part in the injury prevention programme safer,” says Jacci Tatnell, St John Head focussing on the four leading causes of of Community Education. ¢

After 23 years of serving the west Kaipara, Big River FM is among the oldest community radio stations in the country. It has no ties to large corporate radio alliances and a roster of specialist shows hosted entirely by unpaid volunteers. Board member Vern Woods called the extraordinary meeting after the retirement of radio stalwart and former Dargaville citizen of the year Anaru Tana, who he says was a true force in the station’s success. “Anaru grew into the job of station manager like nobody else before him,” said Mr Woods. “However, what we need now is the shape of things going forward. We need board members and people willing to step up.” The board referred to is Big River’s board of trustees, which runs the station under a community-focussed constitution. There were ample expressions of interest in taking on this responsibility, allowing some of the incumbents to take a break after more than two decades. The meeting revealed that relevant skills are abundant in the community. Those present included ex-

p Station manager Anaru Tana (right) who served Big River for many years, has stepped down, with fresh volunteers putting up their hands to guide a new phase of the station’s existence

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FARMING A dog’s tail …

Tha Boss wood or he woodint? “Something rotten in the state of Denmark,” seda Boss when he came ina kitchen atta homested an’ spoke ter Sharlene wile she was baking somethink smellin’ good ina stove thingy. “Wots that deah?” Sharlene sed, an’ I was a bit puzzild too, cos we live in Kiwiland, Boss says most times. Denmark? Sharlene saw me looking sideways an’ she sed: “S’ok Billy, Boss meens that he’s tellin’ me that something is a bit crook, or wrong. So wot’s the matter deah?” “Looky hear froma mailbox,” sed Boss. ”This bitta paper from the lokil timber bloke ses we gonna have problims putting up a new tracta shed, an’ space fer the ute ana a boat ana Big Red Quod too.” Sharlene hada look an’ red in her skooltecha voice: ”Effective September

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foristy block ona farm. Borrer me mates chainsore mill, an cut our own timba eh?” Sharlene give me a reel wurry look then. “Ahh, deah. Sounds like a pritty big projict that. I reckin maybe we betta jus’ sell a coupla kattil beests atta next Matakoee sale, an’ put the munny into some ready-milled timber anyway.” I rekin Sharlene mite be rite too, readas. Tha Boss an fallin’ down trees ana chainsore mill roarin’ away sounds pritty darn scary ter me too. In fact, if it happins, I’m off to stay ata sharemilkers ata dairy runoff. But I reckin Sharlene will put a stop to the Boois idee anyways. I hope so. Cheers. Billy

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 17 2021

Possums in the firing line

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The annual Paparoa School Possum Purge is set to get underway again after a year off due to the pandemic, and the event will have an added attraction as well as a plethora of prizes. “Covid cancelled our event last year, but now we are excited to announce our 12th Annual Possum Purge starting on Thursday, September 9 until Sunday, September 12 and our amazing community gala day at the Paparoa Showgrounds,” said organiser for the school, Hanna Stevens. “This event raises money that is essential for our school. This year, we are raising funds to further develop our bike track, as well as providing much-needed bikes for the students to use and updating our IT equipment. “The purge is important for our local environment to help control the possum population. Northland Regional Council visits the school to educate the children about why this is important. The fur is plucked and sold, and we have culled a whopping 9,165 possums since 2009. “The gala day is filled with fun activities and prizes for children and adults involving Paparoa and the surrounding communities. We are still looking for

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sponsors and also donations for prizes, so please contact the school if you can help us out in any way.”

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57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps – Mondays 6.pm-8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13-18 years. Phone Gordon 021 262 0547. Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert – 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. Alcoholics Anonymous – Dargaville AA meetings held at the Lighthouse Church, Corner of Normanby & Parore Streets. Use Parore Street 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. Second Monday of each month. Garden ramble. Shared lunch, trading table. Phone 021 0854 2003. Blokart Sailing – Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information. Open 7 days a week. Dargaville Cancer Support Group – Meets every third Tuesday at 10am in the nurses lounge at the Dargaville Hospital Community Health building. All welcome. Contact May 027 405 2240 or Ken 09 439 4452. Dargaville Contract Bridge Club – Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm. At the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439. Dargaville Embroidery Group – 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm. Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656. Dargaville Floral Art Club – Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Lighthouse Church,Corner of Normanby &Parore Street, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413. Dargaville Girls Brigade – For girls 5–15 yrs. Thursdays after school 3.30-5pm, held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7507. Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club – Meets third Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite the old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800. Next meet September. Dargaville Quilters – Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month

10am–2pm, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville (Greenways Trust Centre) New members welcome. Phone 09 439 1598. Dargaville Scout Group – For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889 Dargaville Women’s Club – Meets the third Thursday of every month, 10am at the tea kiosk in memorial park. Phone Marilyn 439 6648. Drop-in Centre – Tuesdays 10am–Noon at the Town Hall — foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All are welcome! $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776. Northern Wairoa Genealogy – Learn how to trace your family history, DNA, Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays at 12.30-2pm. Members meeting 4th Sunday at 2pm Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club – Meet at the Boating Club 5pm Monday and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training. Grow Paparoa Inc Whakatipu Paparoa Community Gardens – Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays 10am - 12pm, 2070 Paparoa Valley Road, Paparoa. Justice of the Peace Signing Desk – Justices of the Peace will be available every Thursday from Noon-1pm at the Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street. Kaihu Valley Music Club – Every third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827. Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra – Wednesdays 6–7pm. New members are welcome - either experts or beginners. At Greenways center. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details. Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers are welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam – Wednesdays 5.30pm-7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow Street, through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Mainly Music – Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Make a Friend Playgroup – 0–5 years, Thursdays 9.00am–12pm. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Gloria 022 104 0076. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club – 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, Onslow Street. 1pm– 4pm. Enquiries phone Bruce 09 439 5513. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Association – Starts at 7.00pm. Mondays Anglican Parish Hall, Tuesdays Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays Dalmation Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102

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or 09 439 6155 evenings. NZ 60s Up Movement – Dargaville Social Meetings Held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact president Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Parkinson’s Northland – 1st Thursday of the month at 10.15am. Alternately support meetings at St. Johns Hall, Normanby Street and a coffee group at a member’s home. Contact Vicki Sadgrove 09 437 6876/ 021 268 4973. Peggy Purls in our Community – Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am, at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street. 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 Inc. – Drop-in every Tuesday 10am-2pm (Except School Holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Road. Stitches and Craft – 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. Te Kopuru Salvation Army Share & Prayer Drop in – Every Tuesday 10:30am-12:30am at Coronation Hall. Enquiries email TKcoronationhall1911@gmail.com or ph Rachel 021 133 7560. Te Kopuru Village Drop-in – Wednesdays 10am12pm at St.Peters Hall. The Dargaville Menz Shed – is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. New members are welcome. For more info, phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Wednesday Crafts – Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on 43 Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. All are welcome. $6 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940 .

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Community/Senior Lunch Maungaturoto – 1st Wednesday of every month. St. John Hall, Maungaturoto. Morning tea at 10.30am with lunch at 12pm. Kaipara Marchers – Practice Wednesdays 4.30-6pm Maungaturoto. Phone Lyn 022 070 8674. Whangarei Shopping Bus Trip – All ages bus trip to Whangarei. Pick up from the Maungaturoto Retirement Home, 9.30am. Return time varies depending on need and arrangement. Bookings are advised but not required. 2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of every month.

Fun and Games – Every Monday morning 10am12pm, at the Anglican Church in the Footprints room Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto.

Mangawhai Community/Senior Lunch Mangawhai – 2nd Thursday of every month. Mangawhai Community Hall, noon. Kaipara Dog Training Club – Wednesdays at 4.30pm, Mangawhai Domain.

Kaiwaka Kaipara Young Farmers – Last Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Three Furlongs Bar and Grill 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka. Contact chairman Kurtis Danks 021 159 8453 kwdanks@gmail.com

Sports Northern Wairoa Youth Rugby – Saturdays 9am at the Pioneer Rugby Park. See draw on Facebook each week “Northern Wairoa Youth Rugby” Rugby League Junior Rugby League Northland Competition – Blue Goose, Whangarei Northern Wairoa Teams, Nursery, U6’s and U8’s start 9am U10’s 10am, U12’s 11am - Sundays

Markets Dargaville Twilight – Indoor Market at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street, Dargaville 27th August 2021 5pm-7pm Mangawhai Village Market – Every Saturday at the mangawhai beach school hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917. Dargaville monthly market – 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $7 per table — book now 09 439 7243. Kaihu Valley Memorial Hall Market– Saturday August 14th, 10am-12pm. Paparoa Farmers Market – Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa. Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day – 1st Sunday, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Dizzy’s Market– Every Saturday 12pm– 3pm Coronation Hall Community Market $5 per stall contact Liz phone 020 4021 1114.

September Dargaville Tourism Network – Next Meeting 16th Sep. Contact Lorraine on 027 525 822.

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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.

Situations Vacant

Property Maintenance 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd. RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2go 021 0218 1111.

We Want You!

Any job big or small. We do them ALL

Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust has an A+ team for supporting our residents with intellectual and cognitive disabilities to have a great life!

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

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

Garage Sale

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

MONSTER GARAGE Sale. Saturday 28th August 9am-2pm Greenways Community Centre 43 Tirarau St. Fundraiser for Special Olympics.

Wanted to Buy

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.

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

WAYNE & ANNETTE

KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local. TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance. VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 021 81111.

Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

It is essential that the applicant holds a full driver licence and be able to pass a police check. To find out more, or to request a job description please phone 09 439 2147, or apply via email with a cover letter to operations.manager@kaurilandsskills.co.nz

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

Livestock

Need an Angus bull

WANTED CAYUGA ducks. Phone 027 476 9365 or 021 346 368 evenings.

lving and Heifer mating Specialising in Ease of Ca

MATAKOHE SALE FRIDAY 20TH AUGUST 2021 12.30pm Start

4 x R3Yr Steers/Stags 6 x R2Yr Steers 8 x MT Cows 6 x Cows/Hfrs with calves at foot 8 x R1Yr Jersey Bulls 5 x RWB Jersey Cows Further entries welcome

Contact: Murray Lynch 021 966 501 Noel Baker 027 455 5828 Don McKenzie 021 754 174 Grant Harrison 027 210 1479

Vehicle Removal WANTED GONE? picking up dead/unwanted cars in August. Dargaville area. Phone 09 439 7573 to make your car disappear.

The Support Worker is required to take part in daily activities which include some administration.

Applications close at 9 am, August 29th 2021

439 2020

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

Tree Services

We are looking for a PERMANENT PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKER for 16 hours per week, to aid our residents to lead a full and fulfilling life.

Ideally, the applicant would have experience caring for semi-independent individuals, and who are willing to work toward a Level 2 Health & Wellbeing Certificate.

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

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Varied duties, may include tractor/machinery operating, manual labouring, mechanical repairs & maintenance. Class 4/5 would be an advantage. Need to be able to work unsupervised and also part of a team. Call Karl 027 493 2206

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Phone or Txt Paul

Septic Tank Services

FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE

kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

CONSIDER THIS . . . Fully Registered 300 cow herd Specialising in ease of calving and heifer mating All our best bulls offered at our annual yearling sale Full EBVs on all animals AngusGS 72K SNP tested Excellent Temperament

Chris & Karren Biddles, RD1, Te Kopuru, Northland P: 09 439 1589 M: 021 795 929 E: chris@teatarangi.co.nz

Our complete program (all 300 cows) is focused on ease of calving and heifer mating Good selection of bulls with growth and carcass attributes without compromising ease of calving

WHO ELSE IN NZ TICKS ALL THOSE BOXES?

FERTILITY Calve as 2 yr old Only 43 days mating - cows Only 30 days mating - heifers Cull everything that doesn’t rear a calf

100 Yearling Angus bulls at our Annual On Farm sale and Hybrid bidr® Auction www.bidr.co.nz

1st September 2021, 12.30pm

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 17 2021

CLASSIFIEDS Situations Vacant

Due to increased workload we are looking to employ: 1x Junior wanting to learn or finish the trade 1x Intermediate with a minimum of 2–3 years experience in carpentry or similar trade Looking for fit, reliable people with a solid work ethic who can work unsupervised if required. Good rates/environment Email CV/Cover letter in confidence to office.nwbuild@gmail.com

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 24 August 2021 edition is Monday 23 August 2021 Public Notices

KAIPARA GREY Power’s next Public General Meeting is this Friday 20th August will be held in the Dargaville Methodist Complex. The format is 1pm a business section the at 1.30 Rex Nathan will present information about the Nationwide Bowel Screening Program that will be happening in the last Quarter of 2021. Everyone Welcome. WITH THE government 3 water reforms, we would lose local knowledge and accountability. Also the assets would be much easier to put into private or foreign ownership. What is their real agenda? Lance Bullock.

OTUREI MARAE COMMITTEE MEETING

Public Notices

KAIPARA HUNT AGM Thursday 26th August, 8pm at Maungaturoto Country Club, Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto

Dearest Uncle Ray-Ray of all his nieces and nephews, and their families.

AGM

Do you have a nose for a good story? Are you curious about your community, local government, schools, sports or anything else that others might like to hear about? Can you use a camera? Do you have an excellent command of the written language?

Naumai, Haere Mai

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Karauna & Maraea Piripi Ihimaera Ahu Whenua Trust 10am Sunday 12th September 2021 Maungaturoto Centennial Hall All enquiries and agenda to danmcleodnz@gmail.com

Do you have a clean full driver licence? Then have we got the job for you! Come and join our enthusiastic team of writers. Tertiary qualification not essential.

Integrity community media

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

NOW HIRING

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ TYPESETTER We require an experienced graphic designer/typesetter for a full-time role. Based in Dargaville.

• CAN YOU FOLLOW A good knowledge of the Adobe BRAND Suite is a must: InDesign, GUIDELINES? Photoshop and Illustrator. The main focus of the role will • CAN YOU WORK be creating newspaper WELL UNDER TIME adverts with some page CONSTRAINTS? design work. • DO YOU WORK Mac knowledge WELL IN A TEAM? an advantage but • DO YOU HAVE A GOOD not necessary. SENSE OF HUMOUR? Refresher training Please send your CV and samples offered. of your work to jobs@integrity.nz

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC INTERVIEWS (ALL YEARS) THURSDAY 19TH AUGUST FRIDAY 20TH AUGUST We wish to invite parents/caregivers/whanau to our Academic Coaching interviews on Thursday 19th August (1pm-7pm) Friday 20th August (9am-3pm). You can book your appointments online at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

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Alternatively, you may contact the school office 09 439 7229, office@darghigh.school.nz Please be aware DHS will be closed from 12.30pm on Thursday 19th and all day Friday 20th August in order for these interviews to take place. We look forward to seeing you!

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. 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. AWA WHANUI – Big River FM Second Special Meeting. Thanks to all who came to the first meeting to discuss the future of the Dargaville Community Radio Station. As announced at the time, those interested should meet again, this time at the Radio Station itself, in the old Dairy Factory complex accessed off Liverpool St in Mangawhare, Dargaville on 24 August at 7.00pm. Make contact if you need directions Enquiries 021 117 6732. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

R A N Enterprises Limited of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 1919 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka, 0573 known as Spice Lounge. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is restaurant.

Forever in our hearts and memories.

Tuesday 24th August at 7pm All Welcome.

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

All welcome.

Passed away peacefully Wednesday 4 August 2021 aged 69 years.

Northern Wairoa Voice for Life

11am - Church 1pm - Committee Meeting

ANDERSON: Raymond Leonard

All welcome.

Dargaville Catholic Parish Centre Sunday 22 August 2021

Death Notices

Beloved eldest son of the late Sid and Laurine. Dearly loved and cherished brother of Sid and Vicki; Lenore & Neil Kermode; Michael & Bette; Patrina; Barry; Carlrine and Ross Gillespie.

12pm - Shared lunch

WRITER WANTED DON’T BE SHY, GIVE IT A TRY

Gringas Limited of Mangawhai Heads, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at Shop 15 & 16 7a Wood Street Mangawhai Heads Northland, 0505 New Zealand known as Gringas NZ.

In Memoriam

LLOYD, Dulcey Ann

A very special and much loved lady who passed away 20 years ago on 17/8. The most fond and cherished memories we have of you still stay forever with all of us. You are still very much missed by all of your family and friends.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am.

Public Notices

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. This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on 10th August.

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Frog and Kiwi Limited of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 1/6 Molesworth Drive Mangawhai known as Frog and Kiwi Restaurant. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am the following day.

ANNUAL GENERAL HUI

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Annual Hui of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua will be held on: Saturday 20 November 2021 commencing at 10.00 am at Te Hana Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Centre 311 State Highway 1, Te Hana 0974 AGENDA • Karakia-Mihimihi • Apologies • Confirmation of Minutes - Meeting held 28 November 2020 • Presentation of 2020/2021 Annual Report and Financial Statements

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.

• Presentation of 2021/2022 Annual Plan and Budget

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.

• General Business

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.

• Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua Report • Karakia Whakamutunga Printed copies of the above documents will be available at the Annual General Hui and electronically on Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua website following the hui https://www.ngatiwhatua.iwi.nz/

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 1am. 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. This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on August 10th.

SHAHU PRIZE GIVING 2021 SATURDAY 21 AUG DARGAVILLE TOWN HALL DOORS OPEN AT 5PM, PRIZEGIVING STARTS AT 6PM TICKETS $30 FROM FOSTERS / ITM / FARMLANDS [NO DOOR SALES] DINNER – DESSERT – ENTERTAINMENT WESTERN SHARKS RUGBY / NETBALL & KAIHU VALLEY RFC

August 17 2021

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

What is your Property Worth? Ask us now for a “FREE NO OBLIGATION APPRAISAL”

COVERING THE KAIPARA

SaleS RACHAEL 021 943 900

RHODA 0274 800 691

KARYN 029 779 9019

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

CRAIG 021 461 668

FREE UPGRADES (Ts & Cs Apply)

SaleS & Pm GARY 021 902 087

SHEILA 027 498 5651

JILL 021 505 712

SHAR 022 046 4790

www.roperandjones.co.nz

ADRIANNE

ProPerty managerS ROCHELLE

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

MARNI

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT OFFERS Land, Building and/or Business

FOR SALE 33 Jellicoe Street, Ruawai, Kaipara

Time to put forward your offers. There has been a great deal of interest in this iconic Ruawai property, so we are bringing forward our timeline to help those interested in purchasing this commercial gem. It is time for all of those interested in putting an offer forward to do so now. The time is right to make this great commercial property yours! The opportunities are endless: • Continue the Ruawai Tyres Business as a Going Concern (the vendor is happy to help with transition) • Run your own business from the site with this rare commercial property in the heart of Ruawai

Register your offers with Ivan Martinovich before 25th August 2021 or give him a call/email to discuss further: email: ivan@ouraccountant.co.nz | phone: 027 558 2495