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Kauri through the lens

p The students of Aranga School were treated to a visit from author and Duffy Books representative Jacqui Knight, who presented them with a book called Dolphins of Aotearoa. Aranga School is one of many schools who take part in the Duffy Books in Homes programme, which provides free books to more than 100,000 New Zealand children, three times a year. “The book would be very much valued as the school continues on its learning journey within the term three school-wide theme of discovery,” said principal, Todd Warmington. Aranga School is still looking for a sponsor to help them continue to take part in this programme.

Photos capturing the essence of the mighty Kauri …

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Northpower releases future plan u by Jill Dickie

Northpower Limited has announced its 10-year investment plan, which will inject $194 million into the Kaipara and Whangarei economies during the next 10 years.

Disappointment over illegal dumping A large tomo — an underground hole …

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August 21 - 2018

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p A record number of hunters of all ages participated in the annual Pouto Pig Hunt event recently, with the heaviest boar (183.4lb) and open weight jaw prizes going to local Cody Pilcher. Children’s classes included eels, turkeys and possums being weighed in before they participated in a lolly scramble.

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p Happy Steps Early Learning Centre went on their very first excursion as a whole centre to visit Oturei Marae. Centre manager, Crystal Chapman, said for many of the children and their families this was their first time visiting a marae. “It was great to be able to start building those relationships and extend on their bicultural learning. The children had an awesome day learning a bit about the history of Oturei from kaumatua Joe Clark and kuia Ihapera Nathan, doing lots of fun activities as well as having a shared kai.” Pictured here are Karaitiana Te Tuhi and her younger sister Iraia Te Tuhi (right) outside the marae during their visit to the marae.

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p Mitre 10 cup player Sam Mcnamara spends some time with Mangawhai Beach school year 5-6 students after they were runners up in the finals for the Northland Tournament. Northern Wairoa/ Rodney Rugby development coach Peter Hugo said the team did ‘exceptionally well.’ “MBS principal teacher Lance Coker has put a lot of work into these kids to get them to a certain level.

They were really well-behaved and showed good sportsmanship.”

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Matakohe bridges progressing A temporary bridge now spans the Matakohe River as work progresses on the realignment of State Highway 12, and the structure will be used to build the permanent No 2 Bridge, which will start to take shape over coming months.

p The eastern end of the Matakohe bridges and highway realignment project

The contractors advise that following a minor redesign of Bridge No 1 over Parerau Stream works are underway again with the construction of the western abutment.

“We plan to complete this work by late September when the concrete beams will be transported to site from Auckland,” a spokesman said. “These will be lifted into position with a 400t mobile crane. Delivery of beams for Bridge No 2 is due to begin mid-October.

“Having a limestone quarry on-site and being able to use this has helped the team to carry out limited winter earthworks to date and this work will continue throughout the winter. These limited earthworks are approved and regularly audited by the Northland Regional Council. Earthworks and

drainage works at the western end of the realignment will help make an early start on laying the road surface when summer arrives.

“The realignment crosses the existing state highway in two places, and this means that temporary traffic switches will be required as we build the new road over summer.

“There will be speed reductions in place, and there will be sections of unsealed road. Traffic will also be moved onto the new alignment.

“Planning and design to ease the corners of both the current SH12/ Matakohe East Road/Barlow Lane intersection and the SH12/Ararua Road intersection are progressing well, and we are continuing to work closely with Kaipara District Council.” ¢

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Northpower releases future plan Nor thpower Limited connected 338 new homes to its electricity network in the Kaipara in the 2018 financial year, and strong connection growth is expected to continue.

Mr McLeod believes another critical boost to Northland is the expansion of the Nor thpower Fibre network.

“This is an initiative we have been progressing with, and our crews are doing a great job connecting our regions to fibre,” he said.

The Kaipara District is the biggest beneficiary of the expansion, giving around 6,000 homes access to the faster broadband network upon completion, which is expected in p Northpower Limited chief executive, Andrew McLeod 2021. The network went live in Dargaville recently with 500 Kaipara; first, the arrival of the Hawaiki households able to connect, and a Cable in Mangawhai, second, the UFB total of more than 2,000 within a year. roll-out first connection in Dargaville, “I’m delighted Northpower is and now this $194 million ongoing continuing to invest in making Kaipara investment programme.” infrastructure the best it can be — Construction of the network is the ultra-fast broadband roll-out is currently underway at Mangawhai; and starting to benefit Kaipara residents other Kaipara towns including Kaiwaka, significantly,” said Mayor Jason Smith. Maungaturoto, Paparoa and Ruawai “It has been a great month for should have access within a further these sorts of announcements in 12 months. ¢

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August 21 - 2018

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Rallying together

The best of times, the worst of times … u by Matt King, Member of Parliament for Northland

Two Kaipara Lifestyler stories recently caught my attention and the attention of much of New Zealand. Both stories were similar in that they occurred on a beach and they involved animals.

Nevertheless, each produced in me a vastly different reaction.

p First Dargaville Girls Brigade received a generous donation raised during the inaugural Dargaville Motorcycle Rally as part of The Winterless North Ride organised by Glenn Sheppard. “We were over the moon, and very thankful. They [the rally participants] had a fantastic day, and [the Northern Wairoa Hotel publican] Darryl Wilson put on an awesome evening,” said Girls Brigade coordinator, Pauline Taylor.

Mayor’s Memo

Pay attention!

• Citizens Awards nominations close at the end of August, so now’s your last chance to nominate a hard-working volunteer or citizen who makes a great contribution to life in Kaipara. Remember that, as perfectly described in the Maori whakatauki, the kumara doesn’t talk of its own sweetness – so you’ll have to do the nominating for them.

Sweet as!

Finally, I was really proud of the strong Kaipara volunteer spirit to help save the two whales on Ripiro Beach. Sadly the forces of nature were against us and the whales could not be saved; not this miracle, not this time. pic.twitter.com/ GYLkT7ZAjO . Still, the compassion, concern and commitment of so many was just the right kind of ‘ordinary Kaipara-ness’ for this extraordinary event, and I couldn’t be more proud.

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Still on the subject of rates, on this week’s Council agenda is the six-monthly report of Crown Manager Peter Winder who’s been defending for us the principle that all rates should be paid. As you may be aware, on 6 August the Supreme Court ended any further appeals on one of two remaining pieces of rates litigation involving KDC. This means the definitive legal judgment from our courts is that both Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council rates and penalties are valid and must be paid. I look forward to the small number of ratepayers who still have outstanding rates and penalties dating as far back as the 2011/12 year paying up what they owe and allowing us all to focus on the future.

• Representation Review public drop-in sessions have been attended by more than 100 community members so far, most of whom say ‘it makes sense’. The final drop-in will be at Kaiwaka at 12-1pm on Tuesday 28 August, but the information on proposed Council representation changes (including new ward for Kaiwaka-Mangawhai) is on www.kaipara. govt.nz website. Have your say!

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More commonly, callers have building consent questions or seek explanation about matters such as their new rates notices which were sent out at the end of July. There’s a degree of confusion in some parts of the community about how a 4.97% KDC average rate increase can translate into what could be a 25% increase in someone’s rates payable. Simply, there are different components of your total rates bill, some of which are decided by KDC (that’s the 4.97% part) and some which KDC neither controls nor influences: Northland Regional Council uses KDC as collection agent for its rates; every three years council must undertake a valuation of all properties. Changes in land value can and do have an effect on your total rates invoice. Quotable Value’s technical calculation has shown significant increases in some areas of the district. In future, as valuations shift then expect changes which will, again, be beyond KDC’s control. Remember, your rates bill may be changed more by technical than political decisions.

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Phone lines to Council have been running hot this month. Firstly, to our surprise and delight callers have taken the time to give praise for recent grading and heavy-metalling work on the local road network. Thank you for the encouragement and noticing improvements are starting to show. By all accounts such calls to Kaipara District Council are as rare as hens’ teeth.

Fresh breezes across Kaipara District are blowing away some of the cobwebs of the past. Green shoots for spring, maybe?

it also involved the death of animals: a stranded humpback whale and her calf. As the story unfolded, I am afraid we all feared for the worst, and that is what we saw: first the calf and then the mother. Out there on that usually deserted beach, we saw something else — we saw the good in us. We saw it in the dozens of volunteers who turned out and worked tirelessly to help. These weren’t DOC staff, though they were there and did a tremendous job, these were just people like you and me, of all ages and walks of life who saw a need and tried to meet that need with selfless compassion.

There is good and bad in all of us, and I read about both in the Kaipara Lifestyler. Fortunately, the good, as usual, vastly outweighed the bad.

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The first story (Kaipara Lifestyler, July 31) was of a young female leopard seal discovered on a beach near Glinks Gully. On the day it was found, it was healthy, alive and not doing anyone any harm. A day later, it was dead; shot, supposedly deliberately. I read that with revulsion: who would do such a thing, and why? There was nothing to be gained from such an act except some perverse pleasure that most other New Zealanders and I would find hard to fathom.

The second story (Kaipara Lifestyler, August 7) is similar and similarly sad.

However, it was also uplifting and my response to this second story was vastly different from the first.

This story also occurred on a beach — Ripiro — just a few kilometres up the coast from Glinks Gully. Sadly, tragically,

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International success for gymnast u by Ayla Miller

Dargaville-based 12-year-old Aerobic gymnast Grace Christey is jumping for joy after coming 10th at the Association of National Aerobics Championships International Aerobic and Youth Aerobics Championships, held in Arizona last month.

Grace was the first Northlander to be selected to represent New Zealand and competed in age group one — 12–14 years — individual women and says she was surprised with her results for her first time attending the competition.

“I was just happy to make the top 10 on my very first go.”

She’s now inspired to continue training and getting stronger and has her eye on the world championships in 2020. Grace’s mother, Catherine Christey, also travelled to the United States, p Grace Christey, of Dargaville, came 10th at the Association of National Aerobics along with Grace’s aunt, nana and Championships International Aerobic and Youth poppa, to watch her perform.

Aerobics Championships “We are very proud of her,” she said. “When she was finished her first Active Attitude for four years and began routine she came over and gave us all her training at the Dargaville Gymnastics a kiss. That was a proud moment. After Club held at the Community Hall and all the tripping around and fundraising has been involved in aerobic gymnastics to get there, to see her up there and for the past three years. performing and finishing her routine, it “We want to say thank you to blew my mind.” everyone who helped out in some way.

Grace has been a member of the Your support is much appreciated,” aerobics club based in Whangarei called said Catherine. ¢

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Teachers unite

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u by Ayla Miller

Northern Wairoa primary school teachers stood together as one on the national strike day last Wednesday asking for a pay increase along with better working conditions and incentives to fight the declining teaching force.

New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa Northern Wairoa branch secretary, Regina Nengerman, said the turnout was ‘fantastic’.

“Hopefully we will not have to do this again, and hopefully this sends a strong enough message. Today has been encouraging. It’s united Northern Wairoa teachers.”

President of the Northern Wairoa Branch of NZEI, James Nyssen, said one positive to come out of the strike was that all teachers p Northern Wairoa primary school teachers marched together on national strike day were united.

“We are doing this for our kids and A straw poll of the crowds at the for our future.” rallies showed strong support for a twoNZEI Te Riu Roa president, Lynda day strike if it was needed.

Stuart, said support for teachers “We look forward to continuing and principals in rallies all over the negotiations with the Ministry of country was overwhelming.

Education and will be entering these in “Without exception, from the big good faith. cities to small rural towns — people “We expect there will be a new turned up in their thousands. We negotiating mandate from the ministry have not seen anything like this based on the strong show of support. for 24 years, and it shows the We will take any new proposals out depth of feeling and that it’s time to members to consider before any for these important issues to decision would be made about any be addressed.” further industrial action.” ¢

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Kauri through the lens u by Ayla Miller

Photos capturing the essence of the mighty Kauri of Northland were celebrated at the Northland Photography Awards.

Time is running out to nominate a citizen who has shown dedication to the community for the annual Citizen’s Awards.

The awards, run by the Kaipara District Council, are to recognise citizens for services to the community.

“The citizens are awarded for recognition of substantial service, usually of a voluntary nature or beyond normal employment, benefitting Kaipara and its people. The nominees will have generally carried out predominantly voluntary work, but payment for services will not necessarily disqualify receiving an award,” says community funding adviser, Jenny Rooney.

“Applicants will be p Jenny Rooney, Kaipara District Council community funding adviser encourages people to get their nominations in for assessed on their personal the annual Citizen’s Award leadership, inspiration, Applications will be assessed on sacrifice or devotion to a cause or have their personal leadership, inspiration, made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of the Kaipara district and sacrifice or devotion to a cause or made a significant contribution to the its citizens.”

Jenny encourages people to get wellbeing of the Kaipara district and their nominations in to ensure the its citizens.

For more information visit kaipara. nominees’ contribution, tireless effort and support to their community can govt.nz or pop into the council offices.

Nominations close on August 31. ¢ be acknowledged.

p Matthew Parsons won first place in the junior years 1-8 category for the Northland Photography Awards

Judge, Stephen Davies, was impressed with the variety of interpretations of this theme.

“It was good to see a development in the thinking of the entrants, especially in the student sections. The winners in each section created well-composed, compelling images that made good use of the available light.”

The awards form part of the Kauri Museum’s ongoing support of the programme to ‘Keep Kauri Standing’ and stop the spread of Kauri dieback.

This year was the theme of Kauri Connections — an exploration of how these mighty trees influence our way of

life, aimed to highlight the importance and diversity of kauri through the modern camera lens.

Third place in the junior category went to Cooper Hill, Leia Hill came second with Matthew Parsons taking out first place.

Chloe Smith won merit and second place in the senior category, Aaron Skelton won merit, and first place went to Corin Parsons. Jemma Douglas won both first and second place in the open adult category.

The finalist’s works are on display at a special exhibition held within The Kauri Museum until October 7. ¢

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Ticket to success

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Whilst being involved in amateur theatre Reece Preston, a former Ruawai boy, saw first-hand the hurdles faced when selling and marketing smaller productions.

With a background in computing systems, Reece and his business partner Phil Jobbins put their heads together and created one of New Zealand’s first online ticketing services — iTicket.

“We bought a second-hand printer and gave it a go. I was already doing web development work, so I had a little office to work out of and continued to work on iTicket after hours and on weekends whilst doing my day job.”

In 2004 Reece and his business partner Phil Jobbins launched iTicket originally focussing on smaller theatres.

Since then the company has remained fully New Zealand-owned and operated and has grown to include a range of events such as food and beverage festivals, music and sports events as well as activities and nightlife.

Reece attributes some of his success to having a rural p Reece Preston says it’s the number eight wire mentality he acquired growing up on a farm in Ruawai that’s helped background and says it is the him become a successful businessman number eight wire mentality that gave him an edge.

“Typically when something breaks “There’s something that comes with on the farm, you can’t just go down the a rural upbringing that really helped us road to get another one, so you have to in the early days. We don’t take no for find a way to fix it. That’s that kind of an answer. upbringing I had.” ¢

DAFFODIL DAY

Aviation hero flying high Dargaville Aero Club veteran chief flight officer Murray Foster, known for his cheeky sense of humour and his inexhaustible love for flying, passed away on Saturday, July 28, aged 84.

A large group of family, friends and flying enthusiasts gathered at the Dargaville Baptist Church on Friday, August 3 to farewell Murray before meeting at the Dargaville Aero Club for his final flight inspection and a fly-by.

For the majority of his retirement, Murray spent most of his waking hours at the aero club, doing everything from flight instruction, theory, overseeing exams, mowing the runway or just catching up with people.

“He had a passion for flying and wanted everyone else to have the same. Before his retirement, he ran night classes and was still down at the club every weekend.

Just over a year ago Murray retired from the committee after giving 40 years of sterling service, holding several different offices. In fact, Murray was still checking exam papers while he was in hospital and giving instructions to the committee,” said club president, Peter Randall.

Murray was well known throughout the New Zealand aviation community and had been awarded a plaque by the Royal New Zealand Club for services to aviation.

“Murray had a wicked sense of humour

EITHER WAY IT’S 20K

with his tongue-in-cheek comments.

If you hadn’t been at the aero club at the weekend because of a touch of flu or something you were likely to get a phone call ‘Is that ward four and how is the patient?’

Royal New Zealand Airforce flight lieutenant, Michael Williams, wrote of the integral part Murray played in getting his flying career off the ground.

“As an aviation-mad Dargaville youth in the 1990s, it was inevitable that I was soon the recipient of Murray’s calm, encouraging nature.

“Murray was the epitome of what is required in the aviation industry today. We are right now experiencing the effects of a pilot shortage, with young adults having available to them an immeasurable number of career options for those with the drive to achieve. Likewise, those without the drive to achieve are presented with options to sustain themselves.

“With high school completed and money saved, I moved on from Dargaville in pursuit of my aviation goals. Murray, you gave direction to more people than you probably realised.

You made a difference. Tailwinds.”

MIND YOuR sPEED AROuND sCHOOL BusEs

FRIDAY 31ST

AUGUST 2018

R P DICKENS CARTAGE PHONE ROBIN 027 478 4838

R E F R I G E R AT I O N

P: 09 945 5298

With your help, there is hope!

Four Square Dargaville

We would like to wholeheartedly thank the NZCS for all the hard work and dedication!

09 439 7774

Ph: 09 439 1083

With your help there is hope

GAS Maungaturoto

Service Station and Workshop LPG, 24hr Towing • Ph: 09 431 8174 Tow Truck: 021 659 379

CERTIFIED PLUMBER Proudly supporting the NZCS this Daffodil Day.

“With your help, there is hope.”

With your help, there is hope!

Phone: 09 439 7235 Mobile: 027 493 2206

Office: 09 439 8048

P: 027 494 2919 Workshop: 09 439 6577

Drainage 0800 932 206

EST 1994

With your help there is hope Ph 09 431 8696, Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

MANGAWHAI TYRES

Driver Laser

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With your help, there is hope! Supporting the NZCS. 09 431 5656

194 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Gnome job too big or too small

Beach driving speed u by Jill Dickie

In recent weeks several incidents have occurred on Ripiro Beach involving visiting seals, creating concern from the local community, Leopardseals.org and Department of Conservation staff.

During the last two weeks, a young fur seal was run over, another mauled by a dog and several sightings have resulted in reports of resting seal pups being approached and harassed by members of the public and their dogs.

While driving in the direction of Mahuta local resident, Emily Walker, spotted a seal pup returning to the water. On the return trip, she discovered it had been injured and took it to DOC staff at the whale rescue site.

“You could see him clearly — we were in a four-wheel drive, and only a blind person or someone speeding would have missed seeing him,” she said.

The DOC staff member also mentioned the mauling of a seal by a dog the day before.

The legal speed limit on Ripiro Beach

is 100km/h, and drivers need to be aware of seals coming ashore at this time of year. The limit is 30km/h at Baylys entrance extending approximately 1,000m north and south, and 30km/h at Glinks Gully entrance extending 1,000m north and 1,100m south.

“Seals are a protected species that regularly haul out on our shores. Often people will pick up these animals thinking they are sick or injured — but quite often this is not the case. Seals are incredibly resilient and often just need to be left alone. They also can carry a lot of diseases including tuberculosis.

If you do find a seal that is seriously injured, entangled in debris or being harassed by people or dogs, please contact 0800 362 468,” said DOC volunteer and research assistant at leopardseals.org, Brittany Mathias.

DAFFODIL DAY

u by Ayla Miller

Dargaville Menz Shed is offering a solution to a problem that affects many with their new gnome refurbishment service.

p Dargaville Menz Shed volunteers Dave Webb and Barry Jones with some of their wares

Menz shed spokesman, Barry Jones, says many gnomes are left forgotten in gardens or sheds and slowly lose their colour and jovial appearance.

“These gnomes can be delivered to the menz shed by the Parenga Street car park behind McKay’s Electrical in Dargaville any Saturday from 10am– 2pm.”

Menz sheds have been popping up in many New Zealand towns and provide a space for male comradeship, shared work skills and occupational therapy.

“It keeps us off the streets and out of our partners’ hair.”

Volunteer, Barry Jones, said being part of the club also has many positive mental health benefits.

The Dargaville Menz Shed are working on projects including furniture repair for Hospice, DIY jobs for members and making things to sell — such as trolleys for children, pot plant stands, picnic tables and garden ornaments.

Money raised from the sale of these items will go towards a building fund for a new workshop.

To contact Dargaville Menz Shed call Brian on 09 439 6175 or Paul on 09 974 7685. ¢

FRIDAY 31ST

AUGUST 2018

MANGAWHAI ENGINEERING AND MARINE LTD

Maungaturoto SELWYN PARK SCHOOL

Proud to support the NZCS & Daffodil Day.

Proud to support the NZCS. With your help, there is hope!

With your help, there is hope!

02 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville 09 439 6367

115 Black Swamp Road, Mangawhai Phone: 09 423 1100 • Mobile: 027 472

09 439 8888

Phone 09 431 8545

With your help, there is hope.

MAUNGATUROTO

TOKATOKA CONTRACTING Ma te Tautoko ka tumanako te ora

With your help, there is hope!

With your help there is hope

John Dreadon 021 273 2571 Kevin Dreadon 021 273 2572

09 439 3013

Jaques We wish to express our gratitude and wholehearted support for the NZCS this daffodil day.

TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA ROAD www.anzactheatre.co.nz OR PH: 09 439 8997

“With your help there is hope”

1 Kaiwaka/Mangawhai Road Kaiwaka Ph 09 4312227

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 21 - 2018

Calves helping dementia project

Disappointment over illegal dumping

u by Jill Dickie

The Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust is continuing its fundraising programme for the planned dementia unit at Riverview Rest Home with a calf rearing scheme for children.

As the traditional, rear a calf for pet day programme is unavailable due to Mycoplasma bovis infection restrictions, the fundraising committee has instigated a new, video calves for pet day plan.

Children will raise their calf and video various stages of its growth, care and handling and submit the video for pet day judging on October 19.

Calves are donated by local farmers, and several stock food supply companies have provided milk powder and grain for the scheme. After pet day, the calves will be either purchased by the respective families or handed to the trust, which will graze them until ready for sale. Funds from the sales will be forwarded to the dementia unit fundraiser.

More than $70,000 has p The Sinclair family with their four calves been raised by the community so far, and a further $900,000 is way to go,” said committee member, required for the project.

Pepe Ewen. People able to assist with “The community has achieved so donations or sponsorship can contact much already, but there is still a long Pepe on 021 227 5344. ¢

DAFFODIL DAY

A large tomo — an underground hole — has been discovered by a council contractor to be filled to the brim with illegally dumped rubbish.

The hole, on Spur Road south of Te Kopuru, is on an historic site that once served as a church and cookhouse for the local Dalmatian community that populated the area.

Kaipara District Council acting chief executive, Curt Martin, says given the quantity of rubbish, the illegal dumping has most likely been happening for a while.

“It’s disappointing to see p Council contractors discovered a large tomo filled with this sort of action from local illegally dumped rubbish residents effectively turning their backyard into a dump. We are work expected to take two weeks due asking the public to be vigilant, and to the size of the tomo, the amount of if they see anything, they suspect as rubbish needing to be removed, and illegal dumping in public land such as health and safety risks associated with parks, reserves or even spaces off the disease and retrieving the rubbish. road, to note the details of the vehicles The current estimate for the total and inform the council immediately.” clean-up will be around $30,000 of He said it is an offence to dump which approximately $10,000 is the anything on public land and there are cost of disposal to landfill. commercial facilities for contractors or So far, nine people have been residents to take rubbish and waste. identified through evidence recovered by Mr Martin noted that the council searching through what would be years spends time and resources on a range of dumped waste, household rubbish, of illegal dumping, but this tomo and recycling and general refuse. the consistent and shared acceptance Investigations will continue throughout of using it as a dumping site was the removal, with infringement notices especially bad. to be issued to those found to have A removal crew started clearing the dumped rubbish illegally. The maximum tomo on Friday, August 10, with the penalty under the Litter Act is $5,000. ¢

FRIDAY 31ST

AUGUST 2018

DR & BA DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Proud to support the NZCS & Daffodil Day

With our help, there is hope!

Council Customer Service 0800 727 059

09 439 7229 www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz

WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

09 439 6458 • 027 275 0918 www.windowanddoors.co.nz

N.W.M. RSA

GRANT ENGINEERING

With your help, there is hope!

“We stand united with the community in our support of the NZCS and their tireless work toward a cure.”

09 439 8164

Ph 09 439 8248 Beach Rd, Dargaville

Kaipara Physiotherapy LYNDSEY BARGH PHYSIOTHERAPY

LTD

We’re proud to support the NZCS this Daffodil Day

“With your help there is hope.”

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09 439 2020 Dry Aged Beef Specialists, Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham.

TOKATOKA

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Proud to stand with the NZCS this daffodil day.

Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 1656 M: 027 273 6939 E: lyndseybargh@callplus.net.nz

“Proud to support the NZCS this Daffodil Day”

PHONE: 0800 466 793

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DAFFODIL DAY FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 2018 ST

Spreading hope The daffodil is one of the first flowers of the spring season and represents hope for the one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer each year.

Since 1990 Daffodil Day has been bringing people together to support the Cancer Society’s work and raising awareness of cancer in New Zealand.

Money raised during this annual campaign is the biggest generator of funds for the Cancer Society and goes towards vital scientific research into the causes and treatment of all types of cancer, as well as providing a wide range of support services, education and awareness campaigns and programmes for people affected.

Whether it’s buying daffodils, donating to street collectors or purchasing merchandise — every gift counts.

Conducting and funding world-class research is key to the Cancer Society’s work in preventing cancer, and with

the generous funds donated by New Zealanders, there has been significant progress made in cancer research over the past 50 years.

The survival rate for many common cancers has improved by up to 30 per cent, and more than 60 per cent of cancer patients now survive five years or more.

Every year treatments are getting better, and research is finding more results. More people are surviving cancer than ever before.

The Cancer Society also provides a range of support services locally and nationally, which include information, health promotion and education programmes to reduce the risk of cancer. There are many ways to support

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the Cancer Society by volunteering your time, donating, fundraising or by raising awareness through your local business or school.

This year Daffodil Day will be held on Friday, August 31 2018. Call 0800 CANCER for more information about how to help. ¢

A community of people expressing their optimal potential.

Bringing help, hope and much needed assistance to families in need.

Thanks to the NZCS from Fosters

Proud to stand with the NZCS this Daffodil Day.

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37 Normanby Street, Dargaville Phone: 09 439 8266

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CHIROPRACTIC

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DARGAVILLE FUNERAL SERVICES LTD

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there is hope

Proud to stand with our community & support Daffodil day.

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Big River Art Gallery “With your help, there is hope.”

Scott FitzPatrick & June Bolton

P. 0800 4689663

M. 0274 599 363 www.arborcaretm.co.nz

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81 VICTORIA ST, DARGAVILLE Ph 09 439 8786 | Fax 09 439 4760

Proud to be part of the search for a cure.

Standing side by side with our community.

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Dargaville $380,000

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Commercial Building Commercial Property right in the main street of Ruawai. Full road frontage, large bright, clean and tidy interior. Two smaller lockable offices, storage area, staff room with kitchenette, two new toilets and basin, exterior grill and roller door for airflow.

• This substantial home is ideal for a growing family • Has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious kitchen, utility room, outdoor covered areas and garaging • Close to schools, church and easy wander to town pggwre.co.nz/DAG28666

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Viv Smith M 027 486 1870 Cindy Younger M 027 278 2309

Coming Along Nicely Vendor has started the work on this reno/refurbishment.

You can finish it off. Section has been cleared and interior underway. Three bedroom weatherbaord home with single garage. A work in progress. pggwre.co.nz/DAG28514

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• 66 hectares • Flat to easy rolling • Tidy 18 ASHB cow shed • Bore water • 40 paddocks • Newish three bedroom cedar home

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Viv Smith M 027 486 1870 Cindy Younger M 027 278 2309

Dargaville

Stunning 120.1374 hectare dairy farm, flat contour boundaries onto the Northern Wairoa River, five hectare block of native bush, property is in five titles, only 12.2kms from Dargaville Township so has a great location aspect. This property has two x three bedroom family homes, 40 bale rotary cow shed currently milking 320 cows, large concrete feed pad plus feed bin. Well set up farm with plenty of storage.

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PRICE ON APPLICATION Plus GST (if any)

Ron Grbin B 09 439 3354 M 027 471 6388

$1.795M Plus GST (if any)

pggwre.co.nz/DAG28393 Megan Browning M 027 668 8468

Dairy Farm • 113 hectares situated on Kaipara's inner harbour • 20ASHB cowshed • Four and two bay implement shed • Easy to rolling contour • Limestone races to 46 paddocks • Four bedroom main home pggwre.co.nz/DAG28720

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Bare Land

Mamaranui

SH12, north of Dargaville flat to easy lying contour, unpowered, building sites.

3.7860 hectares (9 acres). Used as support/supplement/grazing paddock to existing dairy farm. Selling as bare land in one whole lot.

$220,000 GST Inclusive

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

Dargaville

This much loved three bedroom home has spacious living area with deck, tidy kitchen, wet area bathroom, separate toilet. Single garage, all fenced in handy location to town and Medical Centre.

$345,000

Viv Smith M 027 486 1870

5 Hectares Bareland • Bareland, 8kms Kirikopuni Road • Flat to easy contour, 6 paddocks • Numerous entryways, power runs through property, good building sites • A picturesque property with farmland views

Dargaville Surrounds

$225,000 GST Inclusive

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Barry Banicevich M 021 999 591

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• 58 hectares • Mixture of easy to rolling hill country • Two hay barns • Dam water gravity to troughs • Central race • Sheltered, picturesque block

PRICE ON APPLICATION Plus GST (if any)

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Wow Amazing Views • 56 hectares • Three bay implement shed • Dam water • Rolling to hill contour • Small area of native bush

• 70 hectares • Powered water pump shed and fence unit • Flat to hill contour tracked to most paddocks • Redhill sandy loam and peat flats. Silage or hay cut • Large hay barn and cattle yards

$695,000 Plus GST (if any)

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• 29 hectares • Four bay implement shed • Dam and drains for water • Flat, easy to rolling contour • Plenty of fire wood • One large paddock

$480,000 Plus GST (if any)

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Megan Browning M 027 668 8468

Megan Browning M 027 668 8468

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CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE – READY FOR VIEWING NOW $209,800 Ex yard excluding transportation

91.51m2

Construction is complete on a new transportable home at our Showhome Village in Whangarei. This compact design would be a perfect farm or beach house – and is ready for your site now. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and Open Plan Living.

SHOWHOME:

401 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei – Open 6 Days Mon–Fri: 8.30am–5pm, Sat: 10am–2pm

0800 86 89 86

homeworld.co.nz

603/2 TINOPAI ROAD, TINOPAI

$275,000 GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$935,000+GST (if any) 239B STATE HIGHWAY 12, MAUNGATUROTO

$295,000

PERFECT POZZIE

NEW LISTING!

NICE LIFESTYLE BLOCK

Approximately 10 acres of easy contoured land, this property has a newly created driveway that meanders up to an elevated flat paddock that would make the perfect building spot. With a tranquil stream running through the bush, and the native birds singing, put this property on your ’to do’ list and call Gary today to arrange a viewing

Approx 74 hectares (182 acres) 10 Minutes North of Maungaturoto, this is a very attractive property with scattered areas of native bush and a small area of pine trees. This block is well fenced and watered. At present it is part of a dairy farm but it has its own title. Great run off or small farm. Call Gary on 021 902 087 to arrange a viewing

Situated on State Highway 12, less than 5 minutes drive to the township of Maungaturoto, this property offers 2.5 hectares of rolling pasture and room to build or relocate a home. There is plenty of grazing, and approximately 1/2 a hectare of covenanted native bush. No building covenants apply. Call Gary today to arrange a viewing. Subject to Resource Consent.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2027

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU2173

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2161

JAMES ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$420,000 +GST (if any) 207 DOCTORS HILL ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$579,000 GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$249,000

RURAL AND READY TO GO

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NORTH FACING SUN TRAP

Discover this 11.86 hectare property situated down a quiet gravel road with the Kaipara Harbour right on your doorstep. The rolling contour provides some great potential building spots and follow the track to the top of the hill you will discover magnificent sweeping views of the surrounding country side with a coastal outlook. A small pond provides water for stock and there are plenty of trees for shelter.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU2151

Vendor says ’PRESENT ALL OFFERS" . This 4 ha lifestyle property offers room for the family and the farmyard. The spacious barn has 4 bedrooms and downstairs open plan living, with plenty of decks to sit and enjoy the surroundings. There is an established orchard, a dam for the ducks and pasture to graze with sheep, beef or horses. Located less than 5kms from the Real Town of Maungaturoto, Call Gary today to arrange a viewing.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU2166

This lovely rolling rural 1.6 Ha block is north facing and has a couple of options for building that would both get all day sun and rural outlook. With no building covenants you can build what you like and have plenty of room to move, raise some stock or chickens. Call now to have a look and see the possibilities for your self.

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2056

www.roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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7 KAIPARA FARMS WANTED NOW BUYERS WAITING 1.5% Commission average Last $28 million sales.

$200 Vendor marketing cost average 61% Market share

Settled Kaipara dairy sales over 100ha Jan-June incl. 2018.

Unbeatable Experience

40 years farming, Agency, consultancy and property development. Qualifications, contacts, specialisation and experience for top results, at low cost.

CALL 021 722 184 NOW For a pre-appraisal and a competitive proposal. Investor arriving September

MASTER AGENT REALTY LIMITED Licenced REAAct 2008 87 Hurndall Street East, Maungaturoto, 0520 Ph: 09 431 9101 masteragentrealty@gmail.com Licenced Salesperson Ron Manderson B.Ag.Sc. 021 722 184

FOR SALE

203ha or 245ha handy to Dargaville on tarsealed SH 12 203ha. 5 br home 30 aside HB

PBN

RV $2.12m.

51ha. Magnificent home RV $0.79m.

This is under lease–purchase agreement for 3 years Combined around 114,000 kgMS plus cattle.

Winter milk contract.

Available for immediate takeover.

Vendor is keen to move on.

The properties combined as 254ha have around 50ha of excellent alluvial flats, and volcanic soils on mostly easy hills. Provides a well balanced dairy plus beef unit with good to exceptional houses. Ideal for an Investor lifestyle & sharemilker operation or owner farmer looking to raise production. On tarseal with much going for it.

Immediate takeover opportunity. Available as a going concern.

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Volunteer your time Locals with two to three hours free on Friday, August 31 are sought by the Cancer Society Northland to assist with the annual street appeal in the Kaipara region.

Dargaville Museum “With our help, there is hope” Ph: 09 439 7555 32 Mount Wesley Coast Rd, Harding Park, Dargaville

fabric daffodils are exchanged for a donation. The money raised is used to support patients with cancer and their families, fund breakthrough cancer research and help reduce the incidence of cancer.

Whatever your interests — there is a way to be involved in Daffodil Day, and you are certain to not only have fun — but to make new friends at the same time as making a difference for a good cause.

To volunteer fill out their Web form on daffodilday.org.nz, call 09 930 7172 or email eventvolunteering@akcansoc. org.nz. ¢

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Volunteers are an essential part of any fundraising campaign and Daffodil Day is no exception.

The Cancer Society is looking for people who can act as area coordinators, street collectors, flower packers, drivers, or who can distribute resources or help with administration.

The Cancer Society needs around 8,000 volunteers each year from throughout the country to help ensure Daffodil Day is a success.

This campaign is the largest national fundraising day for cancer research, patient and family support and education in New Zealand, and

With your help, there is hope! Supporting the NZCS.

09 439 4549

1 Seaview Road, Baylys Beach

We are proud to acknowledge the hard work the NZCS put in every day, bringing hope to Kiwi families both here and throughout the nation Muddy Waters Gallery 43 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville Next to the Anzac Theatre

MAUNGATUROTO

BUTCHERY Proud to support the NZCS this Daffodil Day 158 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Phone 09 431 8061

ENGINEERING (2002) LTD

We wish to offer our thanks and gratitude for the great work the NZCS are doing in our community The Blue Building Pukeko St Dargaville ∙ Ph 09 439 7392

In memory of Gazza Brynderwyn & Ruakaka

0800 888 303

With your help there is hope!

Ph: 09 439 4700

E: office@vuletichconstruction.co.nz

B R OA D S P E C T R U M

Dinny’s Bakery

“Your local rural and civil construction contractor.”

Roper & Jones

With your help there is hope

We are in full support of the amazing efforts of the NZ Cancer Society - a helping hand for those in need in our community.

09 439 5146 • Kapia St, Dargaville

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 7295 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto 09 431 1016

“We’re proud to stand with Dargaville this Daffodil Day — honouring the hard work of the NZCS” 17 GLADSTONE ST, DARGAVILLE CALL 09 439 8868 dargaville@flooringxtra.co.nz

“With your help, there is hope” For free quotes please call...

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DAFFODIL DAY FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 2018 ST

Preparation behind the scenes u by Jill Dickie

On the last Friday of August each year, most of us recognise the yellow theme of the day being Daffodil Day and purchase a flower or teddy bear as a donation to cancer research.

For people behind the scenes, however, it takes months of preparation for the 200-plus full-time staff, organising around 9,000 volunteers and their collection buckets to make the event a success.

Growers pick and prepare thousands of bunches of fresh blooms to be distributed around New Zealand to businesses making gift baskets and floral arrangements.

In China, hundreds of thousands of fabric daffodils and teddy bears are produced and shipped here.

The printing industry is busy producing the many brochures and stickers to be handed out on the day, and website designers updating web pages with current help information and setting up facilities for online donations.

There are even eftpos machines loaned by principal sponsor, ANZ, to overcome fundraising challenges created by digital currency.

Clubs hold fundraisers and schools are encouraged to participate with a range of resources available for children, including a colouring competition and

quizzes. After the big day, volunteers and staff spend hours counting the collected monies ready for banking, then the nationwide total can be announced.

No one should feel pressured to donate

WILLIAMSON QUARRIES ARAPOHUE

INSURANCE BROKERS

“With your help, there is hope.”

With your help, there is hope! Proud to support the NZCS.

Phone Phil: 027 477 0199 or Jason: 027 499 2530

7–9 Liverpool St, Dargaville 09 439 5989

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Notice of change of hours Effective Wednesday September 05 2018, Council’s front desk opening hours of both our Dargaville and Mangawhai offices will change from 8am to 9am. This is to enable continuous staff improvement and training for our front line customer service teams. This change is only for Wednesday’s moving forward.

Phone calls will still be answered, and all other opening times will stay the same.

Community Funds open for application Two community funds administered by the Kaipara District Council are open for applications.

The first round of the Creative Communities Scheme 2018-19 is open, which is administered on behalf of Creative New Zealand for local community groups to create opportunities for access and participation in arts activities in all forms. Grants are available up to $10,000 and applications close on August 31.

The Rural Travel Fund is designed to help subsidise travel for junior sports teams (5 to 19 year olds) participating in their local competition. There is up to $10,000 to award across all the applications. Applications are open from August 01 to August 31 2018.

More information on community funding and the application forms are available on the council’s website or by contacting the Funding Officer, Jenny Rooney — jrooney@kaipara.govt.nz

Representation Review 2018 Every six years all councils in New Zealand review their representation arrangements, as required by the Local Electoral Act 2001.

Kaipara District Council is in the process of deciding what representation arrangements it will use for its next two elections, so the outcome of the current review will apply to the 2019 and 2022 elections.

Council has proposed the establishment of a new KaiwakaMangawhai Ward, making four wards, with two Councillors representing each.

Council’s initial proposal for the representation review differs from the current scenario as follows: • creating a new Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward; • expanding Otamatea Ward northwest to Tokatoka Road, including Ruawai; • reducing West Coast-Central Ward (from Tokatoka Road southeast to Otamatea); and • having two Councillors per ward.

There will be a drop in session on Tuesday 28 August 2018, midday to 1pm, Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall, Kaiwaka or you can offer feedback via the Council website.

Roading Update

Council Meetings

Area specific works planned during the last month include: • Water table restoration – Girls High School Road (ongoing), Mountain, Griffin and Wairere Roads • Mechanised Tree Pruning – Ararua Road (ongoing) • Culvert Replacement – Wairere and Phillips Roads (ongoing) Area specific works planned during August include: • Routine bridge and structures maintenance throughout the District • Routine drainage clearance works throughout the District • Unsealed/Sealed pothole repair throughout the District • Maintenance grading throughout the District • Routine signs maintenance and renewals throughout the District • Water table restoration – Girls High School, Omana, Porter and Doctors Hill Roads • Mechanised Tree Pruning – Ararua, Poyner, Pouto and Kellys Bay (incl.

North and South) Roads • Culvert Replacement – Phillips, Wairere, Lusk, Mountain and Omana Roads • Spraying – Gorge Road unsealed footpath • Pavement digouts – Omana and Lusk Roads • Overslip removal – Kai Iwi Lakes, Cole and Kirikopuni Valley Roads.

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

Please note locations and times are subject to change, check website for most up to date information.

Council Meeting 9:30am Thursday 23 August Gateway North Conference Room, SH1, Kaiwaka Council Briefing (Kaipara Roading Network Review) 1:30pm Thursday 23 August Gateway North Conference Room, SH1, Kaiwaka Community Grants Committee 3:00pm Thursday 23 August Gateway North Conference Room, SH1, Kaiwaka Pou Tu Te Rangi/Harding Park Committee 2:00pm Wednesday 5 September Lighthouse Function Centre, Dargaville Audit, Risk & Finance Committee 10:00am Wednesday 12 September Mangawhai Club, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

August/September

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

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AUTO

Summer roads are calling u by Andy Bryenton

We all know you’re supposed to buy a practical, sensible car with your head, not your heart. That’s the sole reason for the existence of people movers and small hatchbacks — a sensible runabout to serve the needs of the family. But there are other machines you buy entirely based on emotion. And with spring knocking on the door and summer right behind, it’s a good season to look at some vehicles that exist to put a smile on your face.

A quick look around Dargaville’s Marcel Motors turned up three examples, which sum up the concept in different ways.

Many different pre-loved cars and bikes have come through the doors here over the years, but there’s usually something special on the books, which is a bit out of the ordinary.

Take the big red 2013 Holden HSV R8 Clubsport, which graces the indoor showroom.

It’s exactly the kind of car, which you promise you’ll own one day, and right now, with the Commodore line sadly discontinued, one could make the argument that this finely tuned, highpowered manual example with a snarling supercharger is a classic investment.

Then again, you may have always promised yourself that one day you’d learn to ride a motorcycle.

If you’ve gotten about on smaller bikes, it’s likely that you’d love to hit the highway on a classic Harley Davidson.

In one corner of the showroom, we found an immaculate black Wide Glide Harley, complete with wrapped pipes, tons of chrome and that rebel stance on the road, which looks great while still being comfy over massive distances.

Summer’s a great time for a cruise.

Finally, there are plenty of folks out there who like the idea of moving their holiday home to wherever the sun shines, and the fish are jumping.

Among the utes and vans on the yard, we turned up a navy blue Nissan Civilian — a full house bus conversion with literally all the mod cons.

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for a family. That’s just three examples from one place. Your idea of sun may be different, but now’s the time to make PRICES HAVE BEEN SLASHED

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Dad’s first car by the Packard and Pioneer Museum team

‘Hey, that’s the car I learnt to drive in!’ This comment is often heard from visitors when they visit our ‘Mostly English Shed’. So-called, as it also displays several cars manufactured in other countries. The main car groups you will find are our Morris collection and Austin vehicles, which are familiar to the older New Zealand public.

The Morris Minor was a very popular ‘first’ car in its time. Morris cars were assembled by Dominion Motors in Auckland from the mid-1930s. Spot our 1978 Austin Princess, famous for being voted one of the worst cars in the world by the Dog and Lemon Guide — a New Zealand car buyer’s guide, which is sold throughout the British Commonwealth.

The Ford Prefect is perhaps the vehicle pointed out the most frequently as ‘the car dad learnt to drive in’. Ford set up a production company in New Zealand in 1936 and continued producing cars until 1997. They produced the Prefect from 1954. Prior to 2011, you could sit your New Zealand driver’s licence at the age

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of 15. The Hillman Hunter or the Hillman Imp was often the first car for a young 15-year-old driver.

One of the ‘cool’ cars to own during the 1960s and 1970s was the VW Beetle — ie the Volkswagen. Our 1953 VW is painted the classic blue many of these vehicles came out in. Of course, if you were a broke student, then the cheapest car on the market for many years was the

Czechoslovakian Skoda. We had one visitor who, seeing ours, told us that when he went to pick up his girlfriend, he’d park the Skoda around the corner, so her dad couldn’t see it.

Bring your dad to visit our museum for Father’s Day — or just for a nostalgic ramble and a bit of family time. You might hear his stories about his first car. They may surprise you!

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WHAT’S ON?

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

Dargaville 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps – Mondays 6.30–9.00pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547.

Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert – 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome.

Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group – meets third Wednesday of the month, 10am–11.30am at Dargaville Hospital Board Room (opposite Main Reception). Ph Viv (Kaipara Community Adviser) on 021 439 686.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous – If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, maybe we can help. Meetings Mondays & Thursdays. Phone 09 439 5248 or ladies call 020 4082 1373.

Community Lunch – Every Thursday noon–1.30 pm at Riverside Christian Centre, 1 Beach Road.

Free lunch available to all. Transport available in town. Ph 09 439 8887 Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information.

Dargaville Cancer Support Group – Kaipara Community Health Centre. All welcome. For more information Contact Ken 09 439 4452.

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

Dargaville Rifle Club – Kaipara Community Centre 7pm Thursdays. All welcome. Guns and

ammo available or bring your own. Licence training available. Contact 09 439 6950.

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

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

Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau – 37 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville open weekdays 10am to 1pm. Ph 09 439 6100 email dargaville@cab. org.nz.

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

Dargaville Museum Birthday Bash – A Fun Family Day Out with FREE ENTRY to the Museum, buskers, raffles, etc. Sunday, September 2 10am to 4pm.

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

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

Dargaville Girls Brigade – Girls 5–15 yrs.

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

Dargaville Parkinson’s Support Group – Contact Community Educator Barbara Leslie phone 09 437 6881.

Dargaville Women’s Club – Meet 3rd Thursday of every month 10am at Memorial Park Kiosk.

Transport available. Ph Fiona 09 439 8166.

Drop-in Centre – Tuesdays 10am–1pm at the Town Hall in foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776 or Viv on 021 439 686.

Network News Northpower sets out ten-year investment plan Northpower Limited has set out it its ten-year investment plan that will inject almost $200 million in the Kaipara and Whangarei economies.

The announcement comes on the back of a strong result for the 2018 financial year and follows the recent Northpower Trust Annual Meeting in Dargaville.

After investing $25 million in maintenance and capital expenditure on its electricity network the past financial year alone, Northpower has reiterated its ten-year plan to further renew and modernise its network. The company will spend $194 million in the next decade.

By doing so, Northpower is ensuring it provides a safe, secure and reliable electricity network to support the region’s economy, capable of supporting new technologies like electric vehicles, roof top solar and energy storage technologies as they become mainstream in the years to come.

Chief Executive Andrew McLeod believes the investment roadmap is a critical contribution to supporting economic growth in the region.

“As a proudly Northland owned company, we are strongly focussed on maximising our contribution in Kaipara and Whangarei by delivering quality infrastructure to the region at an affordable price,” says Mr McLeod.

“We are pleased with our business performance this past year as we have sharpened our focus on our role in Northland and our New Zealand contraction operations. Supporting the communities and clients that have supported us over the years is at the heart of our business.

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“We also feel it is important to be actively involved in the community. That’s why we are continuing to support sponsorships like the Northland Rescue Helicopter Service - which will be celebrating 30 years of saving lives later this year - and other excellent community initiatives such as the Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau home insulation programme and the Tai Tokerau Education Trust which is providing chrome books to school students.”

Mr McLeod believes another critical boost to Northland is the expansion of the Northpower Fibre network beyond Whangarei to 12 more towns throughout Kaipara and Whangarei.

“This is an initiative we have been progressing with Crown Infrastructure Partners, and our crews are doing a great job rolling out fibre networks and connecting our Whangarei and Kaipara regions to fibre. This truly is world class communications infrastructure,” says Mr McLeod.

In Northpower’s 2018 financial year, Northpower Fibre connected 2,603 people to its UFB network in Whangarei and connected 306 new homes outside of the city. Strong connection growth has continued for the 2019 financial year growing by a further 1,044 new connections over the past four months.

Meantime, Northpower Limited connected 1,087 new homes to its electricity network in Kaipara (338 homes) and Whangarei (748 homes) in the 2018 financial year.

Strong connection growth is expected to continue in the electricity network with 348 new connections already completed since April 1.

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

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. Come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Squash Club Night – Wednesday nights from 6.30pm at Dargaville Rugby and Sports Club contact Karen Morgan 021 190 5639.

Te Kopuru Playcentre – welcomes new members, open Tuesday and Thursdays 9am– 12.30pm for newborn to 6 years old. Further information email te.kopuru@playcentre.org.nz or phone 09 439 0083.

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

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

Understand Autism and Strategies for Behaviour Workshop – 23 August 6.30–9pm, Dargaville Town Hall, Dargaville for whanau/ caregivers, professionals caring for ASD children and teens. More info and to register visit autism. org.nz.

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

Maungaturoto

Kaipara Marchers – Want ladies to join the team. Practice Wednesdays 4.00–5.30pm Maungaturoto. Phone Lyn 022 070 8674.

Otamatea Community Services – Free shopping trips leaving 9.30am to Whangarei every fourth Wednesday. Phone 09 431 9080 to book.

Paparoa

Lions Walkway Closure – Due to concerns regarding kauri dieback the walkway will be closed until further notice. For further details contact 021 066 8783.

Kaiwaka

Mobility Action Programme – Thursdays 1–3pm at Kaiwaka. Exercise, pain management, no fees. Prior contact required call physiotherapist Amy Griffiths on 021 207 2729 or occupational therapist Alice Sullivan on 027 291 7239.

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Bowling Club – Housie/Bingo held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club. Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371.

Markets

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

Northern Wairoa Boating Club Flea Market – 1st Saturday of month from 9am to noon $10 a table. Bookings phone Janice Cleaver on 09 439 7860 or 021 064 1405.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kiwi hatching coming soon I notice many of the smaller birds like the thrush, blackbirds and the starlings are busy getting prepared for nesting time, so I guess by early next month we will start to see an increase in young bird numbers.

I would like to say a big thank you to the Northpower Board and staff for the nice flowers that were sent to my wife Robyn when she was in hospital recently. And yes, at times even we need looking after!

Robyn ended up in Whangarei Hospital where they thought she had a mild heart attack and after three days they sent Robyn to Auckland Hospital for more checks.

Thank goodness they found it was not a heart attack but ended up being too much stress over the past few months which made it look like a heart attack.

So, thank you all at Northpower, it sure brightened Robyn’s day for her.

I would like to also thank Bayer NZ Ltd for renewing their support for another three years, as this is what keeps the Recovery Centre going.

We have a kiwi egg from Kaitaia in the incubator and being a very fresh egg, it will be another 60 days before we end up with a kiwi chick. You can see

the egg on our web site and as it gets closer to hatching I will update just when it will hatch.

This is also the time of the year when we start getting the big sea birds like the albatross and giant petrels, as they get caught in the big storms way out at sea.

To avoid being drowned, they head for land and safety along the West Coast.

I like to let the media know when we get these birds as this gives the public a chance to see what they look like while they are recovering.

At times we get asked if we are allowed to show our injured birds to the public.

All the work we do at the Recovery Centre is covered by Department of Conservation permits and the Recovery Centre is not a zoo or wildlife park, which means we don’t keep our birds just for show.

However, if we feel showing a bird won’t do it any harm then it’s at our discretion to do so, and this forms a valuable part of education that we display at the Recovery Centre. I think after 30 years we should know what is good for a bird!

Robert and Robyn Webb.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 21 - 2018

Kaipara Service Directory ALL BIKES DARGAVILLE

• Farm & Recreational, Quads + Bikes • Quality ATV & Motorbike tyres • General Service to Full rebuild • Gst Registered • Free Pickup + Delivery

Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625

ATJ

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

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

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

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

BRITESIDE PAINTERS INTERIOR / EXTERIOR PAINTING ROOFS / FENCES / WATERBLASTING

Andrew Simpson Your Carrfields Agent for Kaipara/Rodney area CONTACT Andrew Simpson PH 027 449 1228 EMAIL andrewsimpson.ns@hotmail.com

BEEF / DAIRY / SHEEP 100% NZ owned

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Steers | Bulls | Heifers | Weaner

TUESDAYS 11:00am - Sheep 12:00pm - Prime Cattle

Steers | Bulls | Heifers | Boners

11:00am - Calves (seasonal) 12:00pm - Dairy (seasonal) DARGAVILLE SALE THURSDAYS 11:30am - Feeder Calves 12:30pm - Store Cattle

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CONTRACT FENCING

027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628

Andrew Turner

ats.maintenance@hotmail.com

C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE

DEAN LARSEN

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

DARGAVILLE FUNERAL SERVICES LTD 09 439 8016 – 24 HRS

PHONE: 09 556 5506 MOBILE: 021 235 0570 DEANCLARSEN@YAHOO.CO.NZ NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP NO COMPROMISE

Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician

Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

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

inc GST

Includes a simple casket, crematorium fees and a death certificate

Funerals Made Simple

C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S Lo caL D e aL e rs fo r:

Phone: 0508 623 374

Affordable alternatives to meet your needs

www.funeralsmadesimple.co.nz

HMS GROUP ACCOUNTANTS Providing you

mobile & online services FREE CONSULTATION

• Dairy Herds • Replacements • Weaners • Yearlings Store • Cattle • Lease Service Bulls • Meat Works Local • Bulls For Sale

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

EASY • CONVENIENT • EFFECTIVE

LIVESTOCK

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

Funeral Packages from $1745

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

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

Jessica & Bruce Young Directors The Point of Difference

Dedicated to providing efficient, affordable services to small and medium sized businesses, trusts , individuals and non profit charities.

MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the

septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.

027 278 8122 PHONE MICHAEL Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional

09 431 7024

HMSGroupAccountants

021 723 722

steve@hmsgroup.co.nz

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

Phone 021 114 6729 www.kaiparacleaningco.co.nz

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FOR HIRE

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

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

09 431 8440 021 125 1576

30 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

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

morrisandmorris.co.nz

LIFESTYLER SERVICE DIRECTORY

Kaipara

Phone to advertise 09 439 6933

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Kaipara Service Directory MUDDY THUMBS Gardening

MP & RA

CONTRACTORS

All aspects of Landscape Contracting,Planning, Construction & Maintenance

• Hedge Trimming • Rubbish Removal • Water Blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Garden Hoeing • Weed Spraying AND MORE!

4 TONNE -DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning

Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 Email: mprabrownecontractors@gmail.com

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Planting

Decks

Paving/Concrete

120 Lower Dent St Whangarei • Ph 09 438 3844 106 Jervois St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 4005 www.northlandfarm.co.nz

THE APPLIANCE

DOCTOR Call Ameet 022 172 3327

Retaining Walls

Fences and Gates with a difference Lawn preparation & establishment

newscapes Greg Newman Ph: 09 439 0853 • Mobile: 027 258 9931 Email: newscapes@slingshot.co.nz Web: www.newscapes.co.nz

SUE CRUMP TRAVEL BROKER

Your Local Farming Partner • Suppliers of Waikato milking systems • Expert advice and service on Effluent systems • Pumps • Milking Machinery • Trenching • Water Filtration • Effluent Systems

Water Features

HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS

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

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

“The man who rules with the tools”

Or book VIA Mckays 100% Victoria St, Dargaville.

Ph. 09 439 8305

Previously United Travel Dargaville

Ph: 09 439 8303 Mob: 021 268 7006 Dargaville, NZ sue@youwhangarei.co.nz

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

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HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION |FARM REFRIGERATION COOL ROOM | FREEZER ROOM | VENTILATION SYSTEMS 113 Victoria Street, Dargaville P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

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CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 21 August 2018 edition is 10am Monday 27 August 2018

For Sale

Livestock

Nurseries & Plants

BLOKART COMPLETE, excellent condition. Includes helmet & instruction manual. $1,750 ono Ph 09 432 0430

FOR SALE 4 day old friesian/jersey cross calves, good breeding. Pick up Tangiteroria, offers welcome, phone or text 021 432 291.

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

Work Wanted

NATIVE PLANTS. Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants for revegetation projects, effluent ponds, septic tanks, waterways and landscaping. Open on Saturdays 10am to 4pm at 1246 Babylon Coast Rd. For more information phone Fridays and Saturdays on 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

SALE AT Max’s Wool Shop. Must make room for new spring and summer stock. 09 439 6604. 54 Victoria St Dargaville SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara - car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices.

Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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

RELIEF MILKER with 40 years experience wanting work. All Kaipara areas considered, phone or text 021 143 4281.

Garage Sale

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

For Rent 3 BEDROOM house in town plus large double garage, $325 per week, absolutely non smokers. Must have good references, phone 021 103 1301. Tenancy is for long term only.

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

For Lease LAND FOR lease, for grazing or cropping, 40 acres.

Available October, phone after hours 09 439 6386, 027 459 1544 or 027 480 0110.

TOKATOKA

Call Karl on 027 493 2206.

Public Notices

Expression of Interest

driver wanted full time.

If this is the opportunity you are looking for please make contact with Graham Hutchings: 021 439 447

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

LABOURER WANTED

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

Call Karl on 027 493 2206.

PRESSURE WASHING, soft house wash, drives, paths, decks & more. Your local cleaning guy, phone Tony 022 311 8447.

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

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

full time.

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

• Sales staff wanted now • Full training provided • Massive database of customers • Huge potential to grow with our successful rural publications Our customers want to promote their businesses, they just need to talk to you to make it happen!

COMMUNITY GRIEF AND LOSS TALK HOSPICE KAIPARA FACILITATOR: Josie Scott

TRACTOR DRIVER

Experienced or willing to learn.

Wanted full time.

Call Karl on 027 493 2206.

Overview: • Impact and Influences on Loss and Grief • Children’s Grief • Supporting Others • Self-Care DATE: Monday September 10th 2018.

VENUE: Dargaville Boating Club TIME: 1-4 pm with afternoon tea provided.

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

Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

WE NEED YOU, OUR COMPANY IS GROWING! Bring your sales skills to us & be rewarded!

community media

Communications to Hamilton Family, C/- PO Box 77, Te Kopuru 0341.

EXPERIENCED CLASS 5

Situations Vacant

Integrity

Contact Maree or Kaye at 09 439 1699 or 021 141 9197.

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

439 2020

Pet Supplies

Trades & Services

Special thanks to all the staff at Norfolk Court for their wonderful care and also the doctors who attended to him.

KVRFC is seeking applications for the upcoming 2019 rugby season

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

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

Dearly loved Grandad, Great Grandad and Great Great Grandad. Past President of Paihia RSA. The Celebration of Fred’s life will be held at the Kiosk, Wairoa Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville on Friday 24th August at 1pm.

2019 Senior Rugby Coaching Team

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Tree Services

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

Fred Hamilton passed away peacefully after a long illness on 17th August 2018. Dearly loved husband of Julia (deceased), father of Kaye Brunton, Maree Fowler, Ian Hamilton, Christine Horton and Gregory Hamilton. Father in Law of Bruce, Tony, Pete (deceased), Colleen and Margaret.

Situations Vacant

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

MODELS WANTED for the 2018 Dargaville Wearable Arts. If you’re interested please email info@dargavillearts.co.nz or call Allan on 021 436 697.

Hamilton, Frederick Wilfred (Fred) Born 04-07-1927.

KAIHU VALLEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

WAYNE & ANNETTE

4 BEDROOM house, 5 acres Rehutai Road. Want to trade for 3 bedroom plus house in Dargaville, reasonably private. Phone 09 439 7985 mornings only.

Death Notices

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

Entertainment

Wanted

SHELTER HEDGING, shrubs, trees 0.5m to 1m high from $1.50, flaxes only $5.00, landscaping plants, ground cover, bottlebrush cabbage trees from $5.00, grasses only $1.00. Hundreds of plants ready now. Got 2 Go Plants 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, phone 09 439 5556. Open 10 to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

Septic Tank Services

9 BASSETT Street Saturday 8.30am - 12pm. Household goods, Bric a brac. Come & get a bargain.

MIX AND MINGLE singles evening Thursday 30th August at Tokatoka Tavern 7pm. Jukebox & blackboard menu. Opportunities for making new friends & joining together for outings. Carpool from Warehouse car park at 6.30pm. Once only joining fee. Enquiries to Kathleen on 09 439 6290. Don’t be shy age is only a number.

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DARGAVILLE DISCOUNT Car Rentals Ph: 021 073 3391. Dargaville Dial-A-Driver Ph: 021 073 3391.

Phone anytime, we are here to help you with your transport.

RSVP: Lisa (09)439 3330 Extn 6716 Or email: office@hospicekaipara.org.nz

WESTERN SHARKS RUGBY COACHING & MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS FOR 2019

Dargaville & Districts

AGM

Thursday 23 August, 2018, 1pm, 37 Hokianga Rd. All past and present members welcome.

Western Sharks Rugby Franchise in Dargaville invites applications for positions within the senior part of the club for the 2019 season.

Within our Premier and Premier Reserve teams we have a number of coaches and managers moving on, so to that end, we invite applications for a number of positions.

We would like you to advise us if you have a preference for a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Forwards or Backs Specialist, and ask that you advise us which of the above grades you would like to apply for.

Candidates are welcome to apply as part of a coaching and management team.

Northern Wairoa Cricket Club

APPLY TODAY

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

AGM

Thursday 30th August 2018 5.30pm Cricket Clubrooms Dargaville High School

Please email your application in confidence to

westernsharksrugby@gmail.com Applications close 4pm, 5th September and all applicants will be contacted by 17th September with a view to follow up interviews where appropriate.

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AUCTION 126 Gordon Street Dargaville

$260,000

126A Gordon Street Dargaville

$270,000

6 Marine Drive Glinks Gully

Investment or First Home Buy

First Home Buy or Rental Investment

All ready to go, recently painted. Has new carpet and heat pump.

North facing deck, fully fenced plus double lock up garage. This is your opportunity now to buy or invest. Get in quick!

Situated down your own private driveway. This property's lovely outlook catches all day sun off the lounge area and bedrooms. Insulated top and bottom. Raised outdoor garden beds ready and waiting. This is a 70's house. Tenants are moving out.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Wrestling Success

Everybody Wins! $1200 Donation to Dargaville Primary

LANDLORDS

On Saturday 4th August we had a great night of fun with the Maniacs United in the Town Hall, who travelled from Auckland. This was the 5th time the Wrestlers came to town — even the Mums and Dads love it. So be ready for the next one. The Star Wars theme was a galactic hit. Thank you to all who came and supported the night. Great outfits — here are some of the winners on the night. A huge hit with the kids — this year funds raised went to the Dargaville Primary School.

Jean Johnson seen here handing over the cheque for $1200 to Acting Principal Rob Soar from Dargaville Primary School.

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

On the fifth occasion of the Maniacs United Wrestling night on August 4th the attendance raised $1200. On the night it was easy to see that the majority of the crowd were of primary school age so it was especially pertinent that the money raised was going back to assist the school.

Auction

Glinks Gully Magic AUCTION – 28 September 2018 | 12pm NOON | 6 Poto St Dargaville Explore this fantastic west coast beach. All decked out! Relax or play hard.

This private beach home has plenty of room for the kids, family and friends to be entertained. Swim, fish, walk, or 4 wheel-drive the beach. Spectacular ocean views and sunsets. 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 5/6 bedrooms, plenty of living space. The ocean is literally at your front door. Open Home Dates to be advised.

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Dargaville is Knocking on Your Door, Rental Properties in demand.

Our Property Manager Teri is waiting for your call.

Landlords call us — we have Tenants looking for property to rent and lease now. Springtime is on its way get ahead of the season and have Teri manage your property .

Call Ray White Dargaville now for a free appraisal.

Teri 027 524 8655 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville