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August 4 2020

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Dementia building is rising u by Paul Campbell

The scaffolding is up; the pre-nailed timber frames are on-site. The walls of the long-awaited 14-bed dementia unit of the Riverview Rest Home at Maungaturoto are rising this week as the building contractor gets work underway.

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p Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust chair, Graham Slatter checks timber framing on-site

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The $3.9 million project has been long delayed, first by red tape and funding and legal issues, and more recently, by the coronavirus emergency.

“I am now in the middle of this building action,” said the recently elected chair of the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust, Graham Slatter.

“In three months, we should finally see the roof on. The building start is really a testament to my predecessors as trust chair, Craig Fergus and Don McKay, as well as all the MCCT members, not to mention our huge community of fundraisers.”

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The government came to town with a Provincial Growth Fund contribution of $1.75m that gave final certainty to overall trust plans.

It’s estimated the build and fit-out will take about 10 months. The unit is the first in a planned four-stage development, including a rest home renovation and extension and ultimately a hospital operating 24/7.

“Again, the MCCT would like to thank the community for ongoing support with this project,” said Mr Slatter. “The Den and funding organiser Albie Paton, the Op Shop, the ladies who organised the

Dahlias for Dementia garden tour, the town breakfasts, the Rapid Relief Team and many, many more supporters — the friends of the dementia unit. We still require further funds to see this project to fruition, so their support is paramount.”

The unit will mean patients are cared for in their community rather than being sent to Auckland and other places as is currently the case.

However, health ministry figures indicate that by 2026, it is estimated that more than 78,000 New Zealanders will have dementia leading to a quantum increase in costs across the country. ¢

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RE-OPENING Members Exhibition We are proud to exhibit the artwork created by our local artists.

p The community charitable work of Dargaville’s Whanau Focus Centre has been recognised by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn. He has also released funds to the group of caring local organisations to assist them in keeping up their good work. The bishop, on behalf of the Catholic Caring Foundation, made a donation “to continue your outstanding care and commitment to helping others in our diocese.” Bethne Smith received an official certificate to commemorate the gift. Five other Northland services, including Linking Hands, received disbursements from the religious charitable foundation. Further fundraising is planned for the Whanau Focus Centre this August, with their Night at the Races fundraiser now rescheduled for Saturday 15.

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p The deck of the Pahi Boating and Fishing Club set the stage for a relaxed wedding celebration for two local identities. Graeme and, now, Mary Biddle exchanged their vows before family and friends, setting the seal on a Lockdown ‘bubble’ romance. The marriage was followed by a wedding breakfast and ‘knees up’ in the Pahi Hall. From left: ‘best person’, Eunice Biddle, her dad Graeme, Mary and her brother, Peter Curran.

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p Young players involved with Maungaturoto JMB rugby’s under-sevens team made their own legends recently when they won against visitors Eastern. The young team members worked together to win the home game. The team put on their game faces when they posed for the camera after the match.

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Landfill Felling for hearings the next step native replanting

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u by Paul Campbell

u by Andy Bryenton

Submissions on the proposed major landfill for Auckland refuse in the Dome Valley have now closed. Hearings of the Waste Management Ltd plan will begin before commissioners on Monday, November 9 in the Warkworth Town Hall.

The sound of heavy machinery felling tall timber has been heard in Mangawhai during the past fortnight. The Kaipara District Council is overseeing the removal of wilding pines and gum trees to make way for native species.

p The Kaipara landfill hikoi took a petition to Auckland Council, ending in Aotea Square

“There are more than 1,000 submissions that have been made,” says Fight the Tip movement iwi liaison Makaera Miru, with a large number wanting to speak to the hearing. The closing date follows a 500-strong Kaipara hikoi protest march and petition to Auckland Council.

“It is the beginning of a long process.

We are in for the long haul and will fight this proposed landfill to the end,” Mr Miru added.

FTT co-organiser, Sue Crockett says: “there are documents that have to be prepared by everyone, submitters, council, commissioners and also Waste

Management before the hearings take place.

“It is a long and convoluted process and dare I say, quite daunting for many people.

“Fight the Tip executive and Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua will be very busy collating evidence from expert witnesses and legal advisors as well as supporting the many submitters.”

The landfill area proposed for Dome Valley is considered a vital catchment for the Hoteo River feeding the Kaipara Harbour, with a possible tip breach devastating for the marine environment. ¢

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KDC’s media liaison reports that the work, which spans an area from the Mangawhai Club, around to the MAZ activity zone and the Pioneer Village, is part of a plan to remove invasive and introduced species and create more viable habitat for native birdlife. Some residents have mistakenly identified p Heavy machinery clears the way, with invasive stands of wilding pines and introduced gum trees facing the chop the yellow earthmovers in Mangawhai with those similar machines taking part in the Mangawhai Central with native species. Locals were quick construction project, further down the to comment on social media that this same stretch of road. replanting should be a swift process to “It is part of work in Kaipara funded avoid the land being overtaken by other by the Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment weeds and fast-growing species such Package from the central government,” as wattle. said the KDC. “It will take another six Meanwhile, the council also caution weeks or so to complete. Activities passersby to respect the dangers of the involve tree felling and the use of temporary work site. heavy machinery; safety observers “If you’re in the area, please respect and cordons are in place. Trees felled the cordons and follow the safety are used for park mulch or sold for observers’ instructions. Once this mahi firewood to help pay for maintenance has finished, and the weather allows, of our parks.” Once the gums and we will be replanting the area with pines are gone, the plan is to replant native plants.” ¢

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND UPDATES FROM KAIPARA WARD NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCILLOR PENNY SMART DROUGHT AND THEN FLOOD Most of Kaipara did not receive significant rainfall like other areas of Northland, the weekend of the 17th and 18th July.

River Flows throughout the region for June were in a much healthier state compared with May. All rivers are currently flowing above Mean Annual Low Flows and have been for most of the month, since the weather event at the end of May and beginning of June.

Despite the recent good rain please be aware that the Long Range Weather Forecast for August and September is to be unusually dry and there is a chance the dry conditions will extend into October.

UNWANTED WEEDS FOUND IN SOME OF OUR POUTO LAKES The NRC Annual Lakes Survey was completed in July. Jointly funded by the Department of Conservation (DOC), an aerial survey of Poutō lakes was undertaken to look for any lakes with submerged weeds. This followed the discovery of a remote lake infested with hornwort and egeria. A second lake was identified from the air with possible hornwort and has since been confirmed by a snorkel survey. NRC and DOC are now planning to undertake control operations in both lakes.

An iwi representative accompanied the team on the aerial survey. Hornwort and Egeria are very invasive exotic weeds and will smother indigenous plants if not eradicated. Please take extra care in and around our precious lakes.

Always wash down your boats and gear when moving between lakes.

The Lakes Annual submerged weed surveillance at Kai Iwi Lakes, which was delayed

by COVID-19 has been undertaken. No weeds were detected.

GREAT NEWS FOR THE KAIPARA MOANA The $100 million grant contribution from the Government for remediation of the Kaipara Harbour, will provide the catalyst for the harbour to recover from the many years that it has endured tonnes of sediment flowing into it from the hill sides and stream banks. The Kaipara Uri collective of Iwi, Northland Regional Council (NRC) and Auckland Unitary Council are gearing up to begin the 10-year program of remediation.

The work while providing jobs and training opportunities, is a real win win for Northland.

A considerable amount of work went into the business case that was presented to Central Government funders in 2019, with the beginning of that work starting in 2014.

The project will be a collaboration between Kaipara Uri, Councils, Community groups, marae and hapū, agricultural sector organisations and numerous landowners throughout the Kaipara catchment - many of whom have already been taking action to help improve water quality where they can.

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Micawber got it right — but who’s listening?

Celebrating strong Pasifika culture u by Andy Bryenton

u by Matt King, Member of Parliament for Northland

As a young fella, I was taught from an early age that getting into debt is to be treated as a last resort and, if all else fails, is ideally used to buy something tangible that gives a return on investment.

It is not particularly original advice, but Sara and I have passed that on to our kids, I imagine you have said something of that sort to yours.

How then are you and I going to also pass on, or even explain, to our kids, a crippling $50 billion debt with no clear plan how to pay it off?

That, to me, is appalling. It would be (slightly) more palatable if they were to spend it on major infrastructure projects that brought jobs and income into the economy. That doesn’t appear to be the case. They have announced a few new infrastructure projects, with the vague promise to announce some more in the lead-up to the elections. It appears to me that most of the debt so far has been spent on cash handouts that longterm, provide no financial return and are going to cripple the country for generations to come.

Look, it is a no-brainer: spend the money on projects that are going to

benefit the country by providing jobs and assets for the country.

That is what National is doing with its Whangarei to Tauranga highway programme and other infrastructure projects.

It makes sense.

However, all that seems to be beyond the comprehension of a government that can’t see beyond its next press conference.

Charles Dickens’ Mr Micawber got it right when he said: “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen and six, result happiness.

“Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds nought and six, result misery.”

By placing that debt on our next generation, I have no great expectations that unless we change the government, we and our kids are in for anything other than a tough time.

Dargaville High School is helping entertain and educate a greater audience than its students and faculty on August 14.

The school’s Pasifika cultural club is hard at work rehearsing for their third annual Fia Fia Night, a festival of music, dance and artistic expression.

p Students of Dargaville High School are in full practice mode as their third-ever Fia Fia Night draws near

Following on from the success of last year’s event, this will be Northland’s only such Pasifika cultural festival for 2020.

Guests can expect to be entertained with traditional dance and cultural performance from our Pacific neighbour nations, with examples including Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands.

“It’s a family event, and something new to experience here in Dargaville,” says Semisi, a year 12 student, part of the group of 16 who are helping present Fia Fia Night in collaboration with their educators.

There will be 12 distinct segments to the festival, this year also encompassing

duos to complement the large ensemble performances. When asked about highlights of the forthcoming Fia Fia Night, both Semisi and fellow Pasifika club leader Sela agreed that the sasa, a traditional Samoan group dance, was a favourite. This year, it’s a $5 donation to attend Fia Fia Night, making it an affordable and fun experience for the whole family.

“Enjoy some refreshments, learn about the culture of our closest neighbours in the Pacific, and enjoy the show,” said the student and teacher organisers. Doors open at 6pm, at the Dargaville High School auditorium. ¢

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New fund for community groups u by Paul Campbell

Clearing pest plants

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Post-Covid emergency funding is adding to growing job opportunities across Kaipara. The Te Roroa community recently employed 11 people to undertake weed management work at Kai Iwi Lakes for up to five months.

Kaipara community groups can join others across the country to apply to a new $36 million fund established this week to encourage locally-led solutions to rebuild and recover from Covid-19.

“The Community Capability and Resilience Fund (CCRF) builds on the success of grant funding provided by the government to support communities,” said Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni, joined by Minister for Community and Voluntary Sector Poto Williams.

“We saw communities step up to support each other in innovative ways, using locally-led solutions during the lockdown. We want to continue to back them with their work as we rebuild and recover from Covid.

“Community-led initiatives might include helping people to work remotely, health and safety measures for whanau, building financial capability, or developing and implementing Covid-19 recovery plans.

“We know that our smaller community groups, and individuals in our community, are well placed to provide essential and critical services quickly for local community members who need them.

The CCRF will focus on allowing this kind of valuable work to continue,” said Ms Sepuloni.

Mr Williams says CCRF funding will be targeted towards communityled initiatives that support priority groups, which include Maori and Pacific

p Te Roroa’s work team salutes new job opportunities

p Social Development Minister, Carmel Sepuloni

“This weed management work will have positive environmental outcomes for a world-class dune lake in the Kaipara, and significant social outcomes for those undertaking the work,” said Te Roroa Environs manager, Courtney Davis.

The work is part of the Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package from central government. It’s from the same

communities, as well as culturally and language-diverse populations.

The new fund will be administered through the Ministry of Social Development, and funding will be available in waves. The first funding round opened on August 1, and the next will start in November.

More information and how to apply can be found on the MSD website. ¢

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Overall, $1.6 million has been allocated across the north. The Kai Iwi Lakes work will go through to the end of November, approximately. Acacia, wattle and other pest plants listed by the Northland Regional Council are being removed. ¢

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Flying in to help nature

Vibrant learning at OHS

u by Andy Bryenton

u by Liz Clark

They’re designed as machines of war, though often used for the purpose of saving lives via search and rescue. This week New Zealand Defence Force helicopters will take to the skies for a different cause, flying missions to help the endangered fairy tern.

Otamatea High School will be holding an open day for final year primary school students on Thursday, August 6.

p Otamatea High School has new vibrant learning spaces and learning curriculum introduced for current and future year-nine students

p New Zealand’s biggest fliers helping some of our smallest — the fairy tern gets a hand from defence force choppers this week

New Zealand’s rarest shorebird nests on exposed shelly sandbanks on the Mangawhai, Te Arai and Papakanui coasts. The biggest threat to their existence is the disturbance and destruction of these rudimentary nests by both human action and predators.

The defence force choppers will fly their missions of mercy thanks to The Shorebirds Trust, building up shell and sand areas, which will help protect the tiny terns against inclement weather and encourage another good season of nesting and breeding.

Ironically, the Papakanui nesting sites, near the south head of the

Kaipara Harbour, are near the ‘natural habitat’ of the helicopters themselves.

The defence force’s air weapons range, a no-go zone for humans where military personnel are trained in combat techniques.

Missions will be flown Monday through Wednesday this week in Te Arai, Mangawhai; then operations switch to Papakanui Wednesday to Friday. This time of the year has been chosen so as to provide the least disruption to the terns themselves.

However defence force officers ask the public to please stay clear while the operation is underway. ¢

“The school is hosting their annual open day for all students and their families who are interested in enrolling in 2021,” said OHS principal Rachel Clothier-Simmonds.

“All the year six students from the local contributing primary schools will attend as well all the year-eight students from Mangawhai Beach School.

“Students and their families from other year levels are also welcome to attend this fun and interactive day.

The powhiri starts at 9.30am and we encourage them to contact the school in advance.

“Enrolment afternoon is on Wednesday, August 19. Appointments can be made by emailing the school on ohs@otamatea.school.nz or ringing the school on 0800 862 628.”

At the start of term three, the return to school began with the opening of two upgraded classrooms. A new crosscurricular programme for a group of yearnine students was also introduced.

“Students and staff alike are enjoying the new vibrant learning spaces. The year-nine pioneers are embarking on programmes such as Wellbeing, Discovering the Pacific, Renewable Energy, Breathing and Beating, and Will We Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?”

Ms Clothier-Simmonds said.

“Our school vision of ‘Ready for the World’ has been at the forefront of our minds as we commit to ensuring that students learn in a fun, engaging and relevant way. All future year-nine students will benefit from this approach to learning.” ¢

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KidsCan responds to need u by Ann van Engelen

In response to Kiwi families facing hardship and a tough winter, KidsCan charity is distributing 211 tonnes of food to 787 schools and 57 early childhood centres this term as it supports children in need.

“That includes schools in the Kaipara region and is a record delivery. It is a 40 per cent increase on term two.

Teachers are telling us that vulnerable children living in hardship are facing their toughest winter yet,” says KidsCan CEO Julie Chapman.

“The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is really hitting home. More students are arriving without enough food or warm clothes. They are bracing for further hardship, with economists warning the second wave of job cuts is starting to hit.

“Some families have lost their homes as they can’t keep up with rent. Some are spending days without power as they can’t afford to top up the meter and are sacrificing food. Children are arriving at school hungry and cold, and that is deeply concerning.”

KidsCan supports children with breakfast, snacks, lunch, raincoats, shoes and health items and is providing hot lunches being 486,000 servings of food — 170,000 more meals than term two. “We need to do all we can to support vulnerable families through

p Julie Chapman, KidsCan CEO

this crisis. It is incredibly stressful when you cannot provide enough for your children. Support at school is becoming more crucial. It may be the only hot meal children get a day.

“We are also sending out thousands of fleece-lined jackets and solid shoes, so children make it to school warm and dry.

“No child should be sitting in class feeling hungry or cold.”

To help support KidsCan, go to kidscan.org.nz. ¢

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Driving mentors needed

Getting a driving licence is an important milestone for anyone, opening up a world of mobility and more importantly, it can be a passport to employment opportunities.

Dargaville’s Te Roroa Learning Assistance Trust has been providing quality driver training courses for many years. It is now reaching out to the Kaipara Community for some muchneeded help.

The trust’s founder, Janet Te Rore, is looking for driver mentors to support student drivers.

“Sadly, we are now down to one mentor where we had five, with people retiring from the job or moving. We desperately need to find new people to offer their time,” she said.

“We are seeking drivers with a clean licence held for a minimum of two years for just two hours a week. The courses are run for 12 weeks under the programme.” p Janet Te Rore is seeking mentors for learner drivers The trust is a preferred provider for the Ministry of Social programme Te Roroa also runs other Welfare and works in conjunction learning opportunities. For details, go with Northland Road Safety, which to teroroalearning.com/programmes cooperates with various partners or, especially if able to mentor towards safer road use in Northland. student drivers, contact Janet on 027 As well as the driving licence 238 8089. ¢

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Paparoa projects underway Projects to enhance the quality of life in Paparoa are getting underway again after the Covid-19 hiatus. The Paparoa Connections group coordinating efforts, met last Sunday afternoon to progress the activities.

“It involved different working groups and coordinating shared ideas and activities with the wider group,” said convenor, Libby Jones.

“The mountain bike track group was pleased to report that the track at the back of the showgrounds has held up in the heavy rain. It will be getting some further improvements once the weather settles.

“The village shared path around Paparoa is determining where it will go to link the (under construction) lifestyle village, school, medical centre, showgrounds and village shops.”

Ms Jones added the Sense of Place group looking at art, culture and history in the ‘Village in the Valley’ is working on an integrated concept of murals throughout the village. It will begin consultation with the community about themes and designs.

p Paparoa Connections group looks forward to developments

“The Matakohe to Paparoa walk/cycleway is also making progress on their preferred route,” she said.

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Last Friday, students of Dargaville Primary School gathered in ‘mufti’ for a good cause, raising $706 for the SPCA. The funding drive came to the attention of Northland radio station More FM, who arranged a visit to the school to pick up the donation.

However, the children were in for a surprise when More FM DJ Toast arrived wearing a black wolf-themed onesie. The radio personality had been challenged to don the novelty pyjama suit as part of an in-studio dare. Co-hosts John and Flash also attended a special assembly where the donations from the mufti day were handed over, ready to help animals in need.

The trio of presenters are no strangers to helping out with charity drives in Dargaville. They are regulars at the annual Northland Rescue Helicopter appeal. Currently, they are running a competition in which community groups and those in need post-Covid can win a weekly prize of 45kg of fresh Kaipara kumara.

Toast’s impression of the ‘Big Good Wolf’ was a great recognition of the young students’ successful plan to help the SPCA, according to educators.

Proving that the old Kiwi tradition of a school mufti day for charity is still alive and well in the 21st century. The term ‘mufti’ derives from the practice of British soldiers in India and Egypt wearing the loose, cool robes of the indigenous population. ¢

p John, Toast and Flash of More FM fronted a colourful assembly at Dargaville Primary, as the students raised $706 for the SPCA

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In this centenary year for Northland Rugby, the spotlight may be on the oval ball. However, the Western Sharks are not just showcasing a successful heritage on the rugby field when they invite the public to their sponsor’s day on August 8.

p The Western Sharks multi-code approach is building local sports from the grass roots up — pictured is the group attending this year’s Northland Rugby Union training event hosted by George Konia

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Sharks’ teams and athletes take part in squash, netball and hockey at a variety of levels as well as aiming for the try line at Dargaville’s Pioneer Rugby Park. It’s a jam-packed schedule, which club president Richard Anderson says wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and support of their sponsors.

“That’s why our sponsors day is such a big event,” he says. “August 8 is all about saying thanks to the people who have supported our club to keep achieving.”

These include big names in local business and agriculture, like Spreading Northland, Kaipara Herefords, Dunsmore Gardens, Harrison Contracting and Williamson Contracting. Others help on the farm, with more than 50 farmers

taking part in the club’s annual stock scheme, which sees calves reared to full weight and size on behalf of the grateful Sharks’ management.

Sponsorship pays for uniforms and gear, costs and overheads, enabling grass roots sport to flourish.

On Saturday, the Western Sharks (assisted by their mates at Kaihu Rugby Club) will host a barbecue, alongside four big rugby matches, with the juniors facing Whangarei opponents and the Premieres and Premiere Reserves tackling a formidable Wellsford side.

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Make sure of trade qualifications

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While getting someone to do work on your property at ‘mate’s rates’ may seem like a good idea at the time, it can create problems later on.

May this year saw the proposal of radical changes for building consents, opening up more scope for easier construction without ‘red tape’.

In the old days, selling a home without a permit was not a big deal. However, that is no longer the case today, as both banks and buyers are a lot more risk-averse. If you have unconsented or unpermitted work on your property the ability to sell it, and the price you may get can be seriously affected.

Councils will not retrospectively grant Building Consents or Code Compliance Certificates, so problems can be difficult to rectify. In addition, your insurance company may refuse to pay out if unpermitted work on your property contributed to the loss you are trying to claim.

If you’re planning certain types of work on your property, be aware you may need a permit and a code compliance certificate for the work to be considered signed off. As part of the process, certain tradespeople need to provide a Producer Statement to council.

Only registered tradespeople can do this. Without the Producer Statement, council will not issue the Compliance Certificate. As the person applying, it is your job to ensure you employ people who are suitably qualified or licensed.

Landlords should also beware. If your rental property has unpermitted work, it

The big winners alongside landowners looking to upgrade were Licensed Building Practitioners. They can now proceed with many kinds of mid-scale work with added costs and paperwork swept away. The changes take effect this month.

“Single-storey detached buildings up to 30 square metres (such as sleep-outs, sheds and greenhouses, carports, awnings and water storage bladders) will now not require a council-approved building consent,” said Jenny Salesa, the government’s Building and Construction Minister in May. “Some of the new exemptions will utilise the Licensed Builder Practitioners scheme, which recognises the competence of these building practitioners and allows them to join chartered professional engineers and certifying plumbers in having their own suite of exemptions.”

The new exemptions will save building owners time and money, by not having to access their local council for consent for what is classified as low-risk building work.

Cutting back building consents is also intended to allow council to

p Natalie Robinson, Lawyer

can render your tenancy unlawful. That was the case for a Dunedin couple who purchased a property unaware there were unpermitted alterations. The Tenancy Tribunal ordered them to give back $10,000 to the tenant because she had been living in the property with unpermitted alterations for 29 weeks. It was a full refund of all rent paid.

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What does this mean for you, the home or farm owner? Single storey detached buildings exempt from building consent increase in size from 10 square metres to 20 square meters, incorporating sleep-outs, garages, greenhouses, sheds and carports. However, a Licensed Building Practitioner will have to supervise the construction unless the building is an approved kitset, or made of only ‘lightweight building materials’.

Exemptions also exist for groundbased solar arrays, flexible water storage systems for farms, porches and decks on the ground floor, awnings, and outdoor fireplaces and ovens. Any plumbing or electrical work must still, of course, be completed by a qualified professional. In most of these cases, consent is exempted most easily by retaining the services of a qualified builder of good repute.

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MOST WANTED Separating the wanted from the outlaws u by Andy Bryenton

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With spring just around the corner, that means it’s time to seriously think about booking now to get those big projects finished by summer and the holidays.

Curtains, car restorations, flooring, painting or refurbishing, are all exercises in choice and precision. The pros in these and many other fields caution that trying to rush through at the last minute is a recipe for disappointment.

Then there’s the fact that with the rest of the world destabilised by coronavirus, it may be harder to get certain parts, materials or fittings needed to make your job picture perfect. Book now, and avoid missing the good weather ahead, is the message as renovations, building and associated trades record a buoyant end to winter.

That means great support for our local businesses, who are relying on friends and neighbours to keep the wheels of commerce turning. Every boom comes with its own challenges, and the fact that many professionals can’t immediately fill orders or attend

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Billy Recommends A dog’s tail …

Gettin’ a rite fitting colla “Good grief Dog,” seda Boss wen we were taking a smoko brake ona woolshed step, waitin’ for Sharlene to come over wiv some cuppatees, an’ hopefully a scone eh?

“Lookit hear,” Boss went on, an’ wen Sharlene sat down he told her to look too.

“Says here ina papa that new animal regalations ona farm gona start. Well, me grandad and me dad and me been on this property since I dunno went, an’ I reckin we pritty dood with our animals.”

Sharlene sed she knew that and looked over Bossis shoulder, an’ red in her skooltecha voice: “a host of new animal welfare regulations have been approved by the government following delays due to Covid-19 and will come into force in August. The new regulations relate to a wide variety of animals and procedures.”

“Year,” sed Boss, “but it says hear that peeple need time to unnstand wot they mean, an’ they gonna reely be delayed til nek year.”

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Then Boss giv me his serous look.

“Betta look after ya Dog. Sez hear that some regalations such as freeze branding dogs, require that pain relief be provided.”

Woah, I thort, wot is thinks comin’ too. Freeze brandin??? I stared at Sharlene an’ she lookt serious too, but just as I wuz thinkin of heading unner the woolshed, she an’ Bos startid laffing out loud.

“Nah Billy,” sed Sharlene. ”Ya know we don’t hold wif anythin’ like brandin’ anything at all. It’s all boss can do ter stick in air tags ona cattle beests ana sheep.”

Then she sed ta Boss: ”they must rilly have to much time ona hands ina govinmint departmints eh? Lookit hear.

It says poorly fittin’ collars kin cause pain an’ distriss. Ya reckin Billy’s is awright?” Boss sed: “a collas a colla, an’ the Dog neva complains.”

Sharlene went on readin in her skool teacha manna. “Check your animal’s collar regularly. You’ll be OK if the collar meets these requirements. Right size and fit and allows normal breathing, panting and drinking. Not so tight or heavy that it can cause skin abrasions, cuts or swelling. Not so loose that it can cause an injury, for example by getting a leg caught in the collar.

Otherwise, you can be fined $300.”

“Blimy,” seda Boss. “Tha thort police must be out in force if they

gona check up an’ prosicoot this sorta stuff. Don’t they no that farm dogs are man’s bestest fren? Hey Dog, what do ya reckin?”

Well readas, I jist give the Boss the EYE, an’ looked a bit longer atta scone plate. Yep. He gotta messige. Seems I now gotta law on my side, and Boss realised I cood do a bita blackmail if I wantid. Yeah I cood slip a messij ata vets klinik nek chekup eh?

Well, Boss played the game. Nice bit of butted scone came my way. But a look in his eye sed ‘don’ push ya luck Dog. Nah not me readas, I no wen’ I’m well off.

Cheers, Billy

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Mighty possibilities in a tiny frame u by Andy Bryenton

The skid steer concept is not a new one. It arose from the need to handle heavy loads in a tight and confined space, as typified by construction sites and barnyards worldwide. Give a small, hydraulically enhanced machine the steering system of a battle tank, and it can turn literally in its own footprint.

Kubota is no stranger to improving small-format working machines, from diggers to tractors. So the move into the skid steer market was a natural one for the big orange brand. Their SSV series comes in two power levels, with the more potent SSV75 packing a little more punch to deal with arduous Kiwi conditions. It’s got a whole arsenal of heads and attachments to snap onto those hydraulic arms, making it a versatile little module for busy farmers seeking a mate for their big tractor.

Kubota has armed their flagship skid steer with a 64hp engine they’re calling the best in its class, in terms of performance and reliability. The engine’s common rail system electronically controls the timing and amount of fuel that is injected in stages, ensuring optimal combustion for greater gas efficiency, better fuel economy and less engine noise.

Emissions have also been tackled, with the SSV series meeting Tier 4 requirements, largely thanks to the adoption of advanced exhaust gas recirculation tech downstream of its cylinders. Diesel particles are trapped in the muffler and automatically burned away in a controlled fashion to keep the little skid steer breathing easy. Clever thinking doesn’t stop at the engine bay.

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There’s more on offer for the operator to ensure a comfortable and easy day behind the controls. A neat self-levelling function keeps the bucket or forks in a horizontal position without having to manually adjust the angle when lifting the arm.

Additionally, there’s plenty of reach, with more than eight metres of stretch available, and a set up designed for

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Kaipara Service Directory ATJ

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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

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• Decks • Rental Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Fences & Repairs • Concreting • House Renovations •Plus Much More

Andrew Turner

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

New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

0274 914 091

or 09 436 3929 www.floorsandingnorth.co.nz

& Plumbing LTD

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

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

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

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Proud to be offering our service’s throughout Northland CERTIFIED GAS FITTER AND PLUMBER

Gareth Pocklington 022 690 3588

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Fannons

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For Menswear

P: 027 494 2919 A/H: 09 439 8593

Workwear

Teamwear

52 Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 8946 jackfannons@gmail.com

139 Bank Street, Whangarei | P: 09 438 8224 or 0800 428 364 whangareioffice@havenfalls.co.nz | www.havenfalls.co.nz

FOR ALL YOUR FENCING REQUIREMENTS Contact: 1Sum Fencing Contractors Steve Nathan ph (09) 439 6633 or (027) 272 7968 kahuparere@xtra.co.nz

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KAURI COAST CONTRACTING LTD Landscaping to Earthmoving, Certified Drainlaying, Tip Truck Hire, Septic Farms, Subdivisions & more Call Gary Whippy today! gary@kccontracting.co.nz • 027 469 8079

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

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

CALL TRAVIS!

021 056 7665

AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA

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40L BAGS FOR SALE AT THE GATE.

4 TONNE -DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 Email: mprabrownecontractors@gmail.com

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available

PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 Mobile 027 273 6865

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE Phone 439 6070 or National Help Line 0800 883 300

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

Composted for 3 years - low in NPK, tested PH7

906 Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

Phone: 09 423 7014

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www.macjimray.co.nz

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

morrisandmorris.co.nz

OP & BREW H S PAPAROA

Moonshine & Curios Curios, Gifts & Home Brew Supplies HOURS

Wednesday to Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 9am – 2pm • Sunday 10am – 2pm

1994 Paparoa Valley Road Ph 021 0218 8828 naadistewart8@gmail.com

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588

FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

OPTOMETRISTS THURSDAY’S 10.30AM — 4.00PM Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR Ameet Maharaj Phone: 022 172 3327 maharaj.ameet@gmail.com

Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

• Crisis Support and Advocacy • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling • ACC Sensitive Claims • Refuge Accommodation or Assistance with Relocation • Safety Programmes, Parenting and Empowerment Programmes

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

12 tonner tilt bucket, good rates, own transporter Great service Northland wide

Fridge/Freezers, Dishwashers, Dryers, Cooktops, Ovens, Washing Machines.

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Kaipara Service Directory

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

* * * * Moss & mould treatments * Internal/External pest &

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Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

CALL ROSS

CLASSIFIEDS

Closing date for classified advertising for the 11 August 2020 edition is Monday 10 August 2020 Situations Vacant

WE REQUIRE Ground Crew for our Whakapirau based helicopter operation, must have full clean drivers licence, phone 09 431 8590.

WEEK OLD Hereford cross/beef calves, Tango area.

Phone Bill 09 439 1342.

Experience & References preferred.

STALLION 15 teat calf feeders, $150.00. Phone 09 439 1342.

For more info phone: Glen Lugtigheid 021 439 748

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

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

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

PANEL BEATER required for onsite casual job.

Approximately two weeks. Hours to suit, Dargaville area. Phone 022 585 1085.

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

For Lease 73 HECTARES available, Bradleys Landing, half hill country, half flats. Phone 021 138 6304.

• A key requirement will be a demonstrated ability to engage well with, and pass on essential knowledge to students in an appropriate manner.

Applicant must hold a current Bar Licence. Variable hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

APPLICATIONS INCLUDING CV TO THE SECRETARY AT NWRSA@NORTHERNWAIROARSA.CO.NZ

• It is preferred the applicant holds an LBP qualification, but this is not essential.

• The successful applicant will need to go through the standard police vetting procedure, as the position involves school students and the Academy is situated on school property.

• Duties would include, assisting the Tutor in Charge, supervising and tutoring students on building sites within the Academy, while overseeing health and safety requirements, ensuring best trade practices and skills are always observed and generally preparing students for the workforce.

• An attractive wages and hours of work package will be negotiated.

MEDS RUN WORKER

Arataki Ministries is looking for a medication run worker to deliver medication to clients experiencing mental illness.

Evening work up to 2 ½ hrs per day 6 days per week.

Suit someone who is good at following process, reliable, and looking for part time work.

Clear police check is required.

If interested please email your CV to pip@aratakimin.co.nz

• Full PPE gear will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applications close Wednesday 19th August 2020.

Please apply in writing or via email with any suitable references to: Mr Mike Houghton, Principal Dargaville High School 57 Plunket Street Dargaville 0310 Northland.

BULL PLAN

An Exciting Opportunity Livestock Specialist Kaipara/Otamatea This is your opportunity to join an experienced 100% owned and operated Livestock Company, NZ Farmers Livestock are leaders in their industry operating across New Zealand. We define ourselves on the strength of our expertise and commitment to working with farmers for farmers.

We are continually making grounds in the industry and positioning ourselves as the leader in the online space of livestock trading and saleyard and on farm auction live streaming with the successful and ever growing www.MyLiveStock.co.nz.

NZ Farmers Livestock are currently seeking a Livestock Specialist in order to extend our coverage of the Kaipara/Otamatea region.

• Competitive remuneration package • Supportive team environment • Immediate start • Unique opportunity for a change of career direction • Health Insurance • Life/Terminal Illness Insurance Key skills and attributes the successful candidate should have are: • Energy & Vitality • Sales experience • General livestock knowledge • Superior relationship building and communication skills • Ability to work in an autonomous manner • High levels of drive and self motivation • Computer literate All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and will close Friday 21st August 2020.

Please email CV’s to blair.sidwell@nzfll.co.nz

office@darghigh.school.nz | (09) 439 7229

Property Maintenance

Situations Vacant

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.

Want to make a difference?

At Property Brokers we’re committed to the provinces. We believe rural New Zealand is the cement that holds us together and are passionate about keeping these communities thriving. With our strategic partnership with Farmlands Co-operative we have a vacancy in Dargaville-Helensville and Whangarei for people truly committed to servicing Client and Shareholder Rural and Lifestyle property requirements.

KV MAINTENANCE & repairs. No job too large or too small. Fencing, decks etc. Qualified builder. Free quotes available, call John 021 0819 3758.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

lf you are ready to make a difference in your career please send your CV to recruitment@pb.co.nz

Trades & Services

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

With expansion to both student numbers and the programme itself underway, an additional building tutor is required.

NWMRSA Bar Person - Part Time

pb.co.nz Property Brokers Licensed REAA 2008

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

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

Ltd

The Academy – which normally enrols 10 or more senior (Yr 12 & 13) students per school year – builds and sells full-sized 2 and 3 bedroom transportable houses for a variety of clients.

Class 2 licence at a min.

Wanted LEASED LAND wanted for grazing. Any size, any area.

Phone Michael to discuss, 021 723 940.

D E H

ADDITIONAL BUILDING TUTOR

For the upcoming 20/21 season.

Pet Supplies

DARGAVILLE HIGH ENTERPRISES LTD.

The Dargaville High School Building Academy is seeking to appoint an additional building tutor to help meet forecast growth.

Tractor/machinery Operators

FIREWOOD 4 Sale. Shed stored, dry Macrocarpa, $100m³. 10% discount for Gold Card holders. Delivery Kaipara. Phone Karl 027 323 7061 or Steve 09 439 0403.

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

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

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

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

027 213 9665

100A Jervois Street, Dargaville

Phone 09 439 6933

For Sale

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices.

Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

We do steel, hydraulic hoses, stainless & aluminium engineering

021 33 7777

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

DINING TABLE 244 x 123 malaysian hardwood, 7 chairs, $860. Phone 027 448 8299.

FOR ALL YOUR ENGINEERING NEEDS

EITHER WAY IT’S 20K

MIND YOuR sPEED AROuND sCHOOL BusEs

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

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CLASSIFIEDS Work Wanted

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 11 August 2020 edition is Monday 10 August 2020 In Memoriam

Public Notices

BUILDING WORK — renovations, decks, fences, retaining walls & sheds. Qualified builder. For a free quote, phone Kieran Frood 021 208 8241.

Peter Ross Lancaster 20.06.1962 - 02.08.2019 Missing you heaps Love Mum, Ian, Brenda & Brett

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

KAIWAKA SCHOOL

Phone

TOWARD TOMORROW TOGETHER

HAERE MUA KIA KOTAHI

09 439 6068

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Funeral Services

The Kaiwaka School Board of Trustees has determined that there are two out of zone enrolments available that have not been filled so far in 2020.

NORTHLAND HEADSTONES

This is to be available to Year 1 students only.

Criteria for selection: 1. Siblings of current students 2. Siblings of former students 3. Children of former students 4. Children of Board or staff members 5. All other applicants

Servicing all of Kaipara.

View our headstones at northlandheadstones.co.nz

Applications need to be received before Friday the 7th of August 2020. The date of the ballot will be Friday the 7th of August 2020.

WAYNE & ANNETTE

439 2020

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Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

To apply, please fill out an enrolment form and state which criteria you are applying under.

PO Box 104 Kaiwaka 0543 Address: 33 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd. Kaiwaka Ph 09 431 2309 | Email admin@kaiwaka.school.nz

Consultation Document – Significance and Engagement Policy

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 A-A 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.

EVOLUTION, SCIENTIFIC impossibility. Observe the irreducible infinite complexity of cells???.

MONEY MATTERS — Casual group chat over morning tea about money issues you would like help with. Bring along a friend. Every Friday 10.00am to 11.00am at Kaipara Budgeting Service, 80 Normanby Street.

Phone 09 439 8592.

OTUREI MARAE AGM &

SGM

ORDINARY MEETING

Monday 17th August 2020

10am Trustees AGM 11am Marae Committee AGM Followed by Ordinary Meeting & Shared Lunch.

7.30pm at the Dargaville Race Course

Kaipara District Council Public Notice

TOKATOKA

Dargaville Racing Club inc.

Public Notices

Sunday 30th August

Proposed Temporary Road Closure Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Club Targa Inc has made an application to have roads within the Kaipara District closed on the days and at the times set out below for the purpose of the Targa Rally New Zealand 2020.

• Mangawhai Road (from intersection with Cames Road on to Insley Road at Intersection with Kedge Road) — Thursday 15 October 2020, 10.30am–3pm • Cove Road (300m from its Intersection with Tara Road to district boundary) — Thursday 15 October 2020, 12pm–4.30pm • Paparoa-Oakleigh Road (100m past intersection with Franklin Road to end of district boundary) — Friday 16 October 2020, 11am–3.30pm Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4pm on Monday 17 August 2020 and will be considered at the council meeting on Wednesday 26 August 2020.

The celebration of the life of the late

Ray Willmott

will be held at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club on the 15th August from 1pm onwards.

Notice is hereby given that the Tama Te Uaua Marae AGM will be held on the 5 September, 12pm–2pm at the Tama Te Uaua Marae, Kaihu Wood Road, Kaihu.

Agenda: 1. Karakia 2. Mihimihi 3. Apologies 4. AGM Minutes 2019 5. Financial Report 6. Chairs report 7. Resignation/Nominations/Election of Trustees 8. General Business Any enquiries to the chair: kaihuna@me.com

Council resolved at the Council meeting on 29 July 2020 to consult with the community on the proposed amendments and approved a Consultation Document that contains the reasons for the proposed amendments and a draft of the Policy incorporating all proposed amendments.

Copies of the Consultation Document, as well as a submission form and a link to the existing Policy will be available from 3 August 2020 on Council’s website at www.kaipara.govt.nz/haveyoursay.

Hardcopy documents may be inspected at Kaipara District Council Service Centres at Dargaville and Mangawhai and at the Dargaville Public Library, and Community Libraries situated in Maungaturoto, Mangawhai, Paparoa and Kaiwaka.

The Consultation Document includes detailed information on how interested parties can present their views to Council; in person and via a written submission, or both.

Telephone submissions can be made by calling 09 439 9299 Feedback may be provided between 9.00am Monday 3 August and 5pm Thursday 3 September 2020. All written submissions will be acknowledged.

Individuals or organisations who wish to present their views on the proposal to Council in person may do so on 29 September 2020. Information on how to register is included in the Consultation Document.

This notice is given pursuant to sections 76AA, 82 and 82A of the Local Government Act 2002.

Naumai, Haere Mai

TAMA TE UAUA MARAE AGM

Council has reviewed its Significance and Engagement Policy (the Policy) and is now proposing some amendments to the Policy as a result of the review.

WESTERN SHARKS VS WELLSFORD Premier Reserves VS Wellsford - 12:30 pm Premiers VS Wellsford - 2:15 pm

Saturday, 08th August 2020 Pioneer Park, Dargaville Proudly sponsored by Catherine Stewart & Todd Skudder - Bayleys Real Estate MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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August 4 - 2020

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

OUR GARDEN

WHEN IT RAINS

WHEN IT SHINES

R SHINE

WE’LL BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY WITH

GREAT SAVINGS ON SELECTED TOOLS*

MSA 120 C-B

WE’LL HELP YOU OUT WITH

FREE ACCESSORIES SO YOU CAN GET STUCK IN*

CORDLESS CHAINSAW KIT

CHAINSAW with EasyStart

MS 211 C-BE (16”)

FS 85 R

Outstanding cutting performance for using around the garden and is suitable for cutting firewood and general garden tidy up.

Designed to be pleasant to use it is ideal for cutting firewood, property maintenance and felling trees.

Powerful, efficient and lightweight petrol Brushcutter for serious domestic and commercial trimming, edging, mowing and clearing applications. Loop handle, which allows it to be easily maneuvered around obstacles.

36V / 2.2kg Without Battery Standard Guide Bar 12” (30cm) Chain Type 1/4” Picco Micro 3 Run Time Up To 40 minutes

NOW HAS FASTER CHAIN SPEED, FASTER TRIGGER RESPONSE AND HIGHER CUTTING PERFORMANCE, UP TO 10%

$575

$25 OFF* OR GET KIT

$75 OFF*

2.0kW / 40.6cc / 5.2kg Guide Bar 40cm (16”) Chain Type .325 Rapid Micro C

$50 OR GET OFF*

$100

A full sized Chainsaw that can drive the larger 3/8 pitch saw chain - as used on our pro Chainsaws. It can handle felling firewood in medium density forests and is a great option for farmers. Larger fuel and oil tanks allowing you to work longer before refueling.

$100

$65 OR GET OFF*

TO SPEND ON ACCESSORIES*

STIHL HSA 25 CORDLESS SHRUB SHEARS

TO SPEND ON ACCESSORIES*

STIHL HSA 45 SMALL GARDEN CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER

COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT

COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT

Easy to use shears for perfectly precise trimming Interchangeable blades depending on the task

So quiet you don’t need to wear ear protection Easy to use

$199

$1,495

$100

$50 OR GET OFF*

TO SPEND ON ACCESSORIES*

3.1kW / 59.0cc / 6.4kg Guide Bar 50cm (20”) Chain Type 3/8 Rapid Micro C

$995

$895

$150

TO SPEND ON ACCESSORIES*

FARM BOSS® CHAINSAW

Compact chainsaw with excellent power-to-weight ratio. Ideal for cutting firewood, felling small trees and when a bit more power is needed.

Good for when there are large areas to sweep, getting the job done much faster than with a broom. This Sweeper enables easy and efficient low dust sweeping and can be used inside or outside.

13kg Sweeping Width 77cm Container Capacity 50L Sweeps Areas Up To 1500m2

$795

MS 311 (20”)

WOOD BOSS® CHAINSAW with EasyStart

MANUAL SWEEPER

OR GET

Kit includes tool, AK 20 $50 TO SPEND ON Battery and ACCESSORIES* AL 101 Charger

MS 231 C-BE (16”)

$50 OR GET OFF*

0.95kW / 25.4cc / 5.0kg

1.7kW / 35.2cc / 4.6kg Guide Bar 40cm (16”) Chain Type 3/8 Picco Micro

$825

KIT PRICE $395 TOOL ONLY

KG 770

BRUSHCUTTER

$199

$130

TO SPEND ON ACCESSORIES*

*Take off the dollar amount from the RRP stated above. ^In-store: to spend on selected accessories in-store. Online: to spend on your next transaction. Offers apply to selected products and valid from 15 June - 31 August 2020 or while stocks last. Prices shown are recommended retail prices only.

See in-store and online at participating retailers for details. with recommended Battery.

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

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FORD MONDEO 2006 • 126,911km • 1,999cc petrol engine • 4 speed auto

$7,990

FORD RANGER TD XL SUPER CAB W/S 2014 2WD

· 122,000km • 3,199cc diesel engine · 6-gear manual

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SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 SPORT SLT 2018

KIA SPORTAGE EX 2017

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AWD

· 17,933km · 1,995cc petrol engine · CVT

• 53,189km • 1,995cc diesel engine · 6 speed auto

WEST COAST EDITION BI-TURBO

$29,990

· 100km • 1,996cc diesel engine · 10 speed auto

$79,990 + O.R.C

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$28,990

MAHINDRA PIK-UP SINGLE CAB 2020 • 12km • 2,200cc diesel engine • 6 Speed Manual $33,470 + O.R.C

FORD RANGER WILDTRAK 2020

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$28,990

54 Normanby Street, DARGAVILLE P 09 439 7315 F 09 439 5961 dargavilleford.co.nz Lindsay A/H 09 439 7152 or 027 499 1516 Anthony A/H 09 432 8968 or 027 439 7015 Brenden Nathan A/H 09 439 6840 or 021 331 799