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A message from the publisher Festive greetings, and a warm welcome to this year-end edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler, proudly published by Integrity Community Media Ltd and our flagship regional weekly newspaper, which services the wider Kaipara area.

In this age of sometimes digital and electronic overload, we believe it is a refreshing experience to be able to sit back at leisure and be informed in print and entertained at a pleasant and relaxed level.

My wife Pat and I came to Dargaville from Auckland metropolitan newspapers more than two decades ago, and we have grown our company through a time of seeing the Kaipara’s fortunes ebb and flow.

Happily, much of the turbulence of the period is firmly in the past, and with a newly elected council, which appears to be focussed on a dream and a vision looking forward, we are on a journey to much bigger p Allan Mortensen Managing Director of Integrity and brighter things.

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Welcome to the Kaipara Summer holidays are the best time of the year around Kaipara District. It seems there’s an extra sparkle in the air as schools go down and Christmas trees and tents go up, winter layers get castoff, and the sunblock goes on. Water tanks and gas barbecue bottles get filled before the summer rush of extra guests arrive.

It is the time of year ideal for discovering, perhaps for the first time, what’s special about Kaipara District.

There’s a natural wonderland in store for everyone, including the longest drivable beach in New Zealand (Ripiro Beach on the west coast), the best dune lake system in the country (Kai Iwi Lakes at Taharoa Domain) as well as contrasting pairs of lifeguard-patrolled spectacular surf beaches, harbours and coastlines to explore on the east and west sides of the district.

Welcome to all visitors here for the first time. I recommend everyone takes some time to get off the beaten track and explore the villages, towns, settlements and communities spread across Kaipara District. Each of which has a unique sense of place and abundance of wellbeing about it.

This special summer edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler may guide you to places you’ve never been to or known much about, even if you’ve been here a while.

It seems the population of Kaipara District doubles at this time of year.

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Looking back in Kaipara time u by Paul Campbell

Perhaps one of the only things that has not undergone a significant change in Kaipara since those early days of Maori settlement followed much later in the 1860s by the hardy Albertlander settlers from the northern hemisphere has been the mighty expanse of the Kaipara Harbour.

Even today, with the hand of man adding to silt run-off from cleared farming land, it is still an aquatic playground and source of seafood — kai moana.

However, the landscape has changed from the mists of time when huge kauri forests trees, patrolled by giant moa, myriads of lesser birds and with her seas and rivers abundant in fish — a place as near perhaps to paradise as ever existed.

First came the Maori, a people that sailed ocean-going doubled canoes out of the vast reaches of the Pacific, across the wide ocean tides and currents, cloud and winds that led them to Aotearoa, The Land of the Long White Cloud.

For centuries these first immigrants built their pa fortresses, establishing society and culture that gave birth to legends that remain today as an often shared spiritual connection with the pakeha New Zealander of European descent, and so too, to the many new New Zealanders who have come to these shores in more recent years.

The early Maori, in fact, named Kaipara. A fern called para was good

to eat (kai — food) — thus Kai-para became a place name.

In the mid-1860s, the first major arrival of settlers from Europe came from people seeking freedom from Europe’s established social regimes.

The Auckland Provincial Government offered assisted passages to immigrants from England and wider Europe. The northern Kaipara Harbour was selected for settlement with a man offered 40 acres of land with a further 40 for his wife and 20 acres for each member of his family between the ages of 5 and 18.

In May 1862 the first party, of what became known as Albertlanders set sail from the East India Docks in London.

After some 100 days at sea, the immigrants were sent off to their place of settlement on the Kaipara.

Maps prepared by ill-informed and over-enthusiastic promoters in dingy London coffee shops indicated that wide roads crossed the land to the north from Auckland, the port of immigrant disembarkation.

Wagon wheels were thus loaded in London and tied to the ship’s rails for

p A wedding in the bush gathered early settlers together

the long voyage southwards. However on arrival, and the true nature of the Kaipara settlement revealed, these immigrants sold them in Auckland before they went by sea up the west coast to the then coastal hamlet of Mangawhai, or through Helensville to the southern Kaipara harbour and northwards by whaleboat.

From there it was a slow and arduous journey across bush-covered land to Kaiwaka and on by tidal waterway to Port Albert, once to be a capital to rival Auckland, but which was not to be. In

ensuing years, more migrants fanned out to claim land in and around the emerging settlements of Maungaturoto, Whakapirau, Pahi, Paparoa, Matakohe, and on to Ruawai and Dargaville.

An area of 70,000 acres of land is home to these towns, with many surrounding farms still in the hands of settler families today.

The route via Helensville, then a timber milling town gorging on the huge Northland kauri forest, was taken by the Smith family still resident in the Matakohe area today and with founding

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p When the harbour was the Kaipara highway for goods and services

p Clearing the land by fire was the quickest way to productive pasture

connections to the iconic Kauri Museum, where this brief history can be viewed in-depth and detail by today’s visitor or resident.

The Smith matriarch was the first European woman to step ashore at Matakohe that afternoon in November 1862, and the family went into farming and kauri milling.

As families moved onto their allocated blocks, to face years of clearing bush and breaking in the land, husbands and fathers needed income.

They headed off to dig for kauri gum while the magnificent straight-grained

many nations, and later buildings rose in Sydney Town and as far away as Los Angeles, after a major earthquake.

A forest of more than a million hectares in the mid-1800s had by then been reduced by 90 per cent.

Kaipara Harbour is one of the largest in the world.

It extends for some 60 kilometres from north to south and has catchments feeding five rivers that emerge from drowned valleys, earning them the name of salt rivers, and more than a hundred streams. The harbour heads are dangerous. Waves from the Tasman Sea

timber-built early bush cabins, and later more established homes and indeed public buildings, schools and churches, while more were exported as a backbone of the fledgeling colonial economy.

For the gum, much of it destined to make the newly-discovered linoleum floor covering, these men worked mainly in wetlands and swamps where once there were ancient kauri forests and around 450,000 tons, worth £25 million, were sent to England or North America between 1850 and 1950.

Huge tranches of timber first served as masts and spars for sailing ships of

break across large sandbanks about five metres below the surface, two to five kilometres from the shore, an area, called The Graveyard and responsible for more shipwrecks than any other place in New Zealand.

Despite the perilous bar at the harbour entrance, the Kaipara became a busy timber port from the 1860s, shipping thousands of tonnes of kauri timber and gum.

Dargaville was established on the timber and gum trade 30 kilometres upstream of the Northern Wairoa River. 

HOLIDAY INFORMATION FROM PENNY SMART NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL COUNCILLOR FOR KAIPARA WARD

AS WE ALL BEGIN TO WIND DOWN AND LOOK FORWARD TO SOME RELAXING HOLIDAY TIME, I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU AN ISSUE THAT CONCERNS OUR NORTHLAND BEACHES AND DUNES Four-wheel drives, dune buggies and motorbikes are an increasingly common sight on our Kaipara beaches. Sand dunes are important bands of sand between the land and sea. They act as buffer areas to help protect the land, people and houses from storm surges, cyclones and even tsunami.

Sand dunes are very sensitive to vehicles driving over them. All motor vehicles and bikes can kill plants with a single pass — even the wide flotation tyres of quad bikes or the small wheels of kids’ motorbikes can crush and kill plants and the creatures that live in them.

Some things to remember as we use our Kaipara and Northland beaches: • Always use established vehicle access routes onto the beach and then travel on the hard sand below the high tide mark to minimise your impact on the dunes and beach.

• Drive with care near the water, as vulnerable shellfish beds tend to be situated there.

• Keep motorbikes (including kids’ bikes) off the dunes. Motorbikes can do just as much damage to sand dunes as bigger vehicles.

• Avoid driving close to marine mammals such as seals.

• Respect archaeological sites — many beaches carry evidence of centuries-old Māori occupation.

The following organisations all share some responsibility for managing vehicles on beaches: • Northland Regional Council Set regional rules for the use of the tidal section of beaches and have a role in setting policies for managing the wider coastal environment, including sand dunes (region dependant).

• Northland’s three District Councils — Kaipara, Whangārei and Far North Are responsible for the management and use of vehicle access routes to beaches within their respective districts and on their reserves.

• Department of Conservation The Department sets national policies on coastal management, manages its local coastal reserves and protects native birds and animals that are threatened or endangered (region dependant).

• Police The Police regulate driving behaviour and illegal vehicle use and drivers on beaches as well as on roads. Police can prosecute for criminal behaviour and bylaw breaches.

Making a complaint If you wish to make a complaint about a vehicle on the beach, please get as many details as possible without putting your own safety at risk, including

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• Police Dangerous/underage driving, licensing, registration, alcohol/drug breaches, anti-social behaviour with a vehicle. In an emergency dial 111, To report unsafe driving dial *555 from your mobile. Otherwise, contact your local police station.

• District Councils Noise complaint, Rubbish. Contact KDC 0800 727 059, FNDC 0800920 029, WDC 0800 932 463 • Northland Regional Council Damage to shellfish, vehicle destroying vegetation / damaging sand dunes. Contact NRC 24/7 Environmental Hotline 0800 504 639 • Department of Conservation Vehicle endangering marine life, destruction of archaeological sites, disturbance of birds or wildlife, driving in DOC conservation reserve.

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A future bright and busy u by Paul Campbell

The future is all about communications, and the leaps and bounds of progress are myriad. Be it new generations of smart cell phones that do everything but think for the user, or even sometimes, one must wonder if, in fact, these devices do have a mind of their own.

The Kaipara, however, is very much aware of the need for practical technology, as a stepping stone for every facet of life on the toad to the future.

Tiny Tinopai country primary school has a fundraising programme to introduce a digital learning curriculum for its pupils, through to Dargaville’s roll-out of CCTV surveillance cameras, which are credited with a big boost in safety and security in the town. There is hardly a home or a business, be it

a retail shop, a motel, horticultural or stock farming enterprise that can do without a computer.

Fortunately, Kaipara is fast getting up to speed with electricity supplier Northpower leading the way.

Josie Boyd, general manager Network Assets, says Northpower is looking forward to continuing its partnership with Crown Fibre Holdings and embarking on a further expansion of the ultra-fast broadband network. The Kaiwaka UFB

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network build will begin in April 2020, Maungaturoto in June 2020, and Ruawai in November 2020. Work on the Paparoa network will start in January 2021 and be completed in May 2021.

“Fibre broadband is a real enabler for our community, and we see building fibre networks as a future-proofing investment in our business,” says Mrs Boyd.

It is not only digital communication that is enhancing life in Kaipara, as there have been huge improvements in roading with great plans for more.

The multimillion-dollar gateway on State Highway 12 at Matakohe has bypassed two ageing single-lane bridges with a modern motorway correcting a

century-old choke point into Kaipara, speeding up the passage of all traffic and goods and services. As this edition goes to press, Transit NZ has begun work re-establishing a poor section of that same highway between Naumai and Tokatoka. Work that during this summer, will hinder holiday traffic, but bodes well for Kaipara communication when it is completed. NZTA asks for forbearance and patience accordingly.

Similar work, involving a bridge is underway in Mangawhai, with a corresponding call from Kaipara District Council for care and consideration to allow work to succeed during the holiday period.

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Add to that, cold and wet winters and so on – it can be an unpleasant environment, but then you are getting ready to get into the air and you know it’s an emergency, you are helping someone and all that stuff doesn’t seem important anymore.”

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“Flying people with injuries in or out was very unusual in my last role, whereas every day it is something different here. It makes it an interesting role.”

“When you help another person, you are achieving in life, and we get to do that every day.”

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K A I PA R A N OW The Kaipara is booming with new arrivals, many of them seeking space and lifestyle as the big city life in Auckland becomes ever more restrictive. New businesses are appearing, continuing the district’s role as a source of wealth for the rest of the country. A proposed $8.4 million Kaipara complex to house up to 80 local authority staff from two different councils is yet another sign of ongoing confidence in Dargaville’s future.

The proposed Hokianga Road building will be developed by the Northland Regional Council and about a dozen of its field staff would be based there.

Kaipara District Council with about 65 of its staff would also be a key tenant.

Travel through Kaipara’s towns and villages today, and you will find boutique accommodation at picturesque bed and breakfasts, fine arts and crafts, superb shopping, fine food and wine. All the stuff of urban living, without the traffic lights and parking meters.

For the summer holidays, it is hard to beat our fine camping grounds. Pahi Beach Holiday Park has upgraded its facilities to match the best. There are harbourside camp and caravan sites overlooking the water at Matakohe, Tinopai and as far as Pouto in Kaipara North Head.

Kaipara District has the fastestgrowing population of any North Island district in the last six years, at 20.6% growth. That means one in every five people in the Kaipara today has arrived in the last six years, bringing new citizens, new residents, new energy,

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investments and ideas. The future of the Kaipara is growing fast, particularly in the east and along with this comes a cross-pollination of energy and ideas.

Should a holiday visit spark a desire for a more permanent Kaipara experience, there are fine educational opportunities.

Otamatea and Ruawai Colleges, Dargaville High School, add to many primary schools, some 22 in all, with the teacher to pupil ratios that are the envy of many urban facilities.

Medical services are first class with centres at Wellsford at the gateway to the region, at Mangawhai, Maungaturoto and Dargaville with its regional hospital facility, as well as medical practitioners’

clinics elsewhere. Libraries, art galleries, amateur theatre groups and sports facilities abound, and for a night at the cinema with first-run films, there’s the Anzac Theatre in Dargaville.

From the Pacific east coast at Mangawhai to Baylys Beach on the west coast Tasman Sea, there are myriad attractions and indeed, and also a chance perhaps to explore real estate and business opportunities.

Perhaps a particular lodestone for the future is the proposal to replace Auckland port with Northport at Whangarei — a possibility that heralds a golden area for the Kaipara District.

Watch this space! 

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KAIWAKA

A gateway town on the highway Travelling north on State Highway One, you arrive in Kaipara some way before the Brynderwyn turn-off that many arrivals regard as the gateway proper, perhaps for the plethora of signage at the intersection there.

The gateway to the district is at Kaiwaka, and seasoned holidaymakers, visitors and, of course, residents will have noticed new speed restrictions in this ‘little town of lights’ that makes for a smoother transition of the builtup area.

The residents’ light decorations are a major Christmas holiday feature of the town and add a great sparkle to greet the visitor and passers-by.

Kaiwaka, a one hour drive from Auckland, roadworks and congestion permitting, of course, is a riverside community linked by waterway to the Kaipara Harbour and ultimately the Tasman Sea and close to Mangawhai Heads and beaches on the Pacific coast.

It first served as a stopover for the migration of Albertland settlers arriving after a long sea voyage from Europe in the 1860s. Rather than continue into the unknown bushland that surrounded the harbour back then, some stayed in the village and soon swelled the fledgeling outpost into a community providing goods and services to the more adventurous souls who went on

to establish farms that are still thriving today, and indeed, still trading with the town.

Kaiwaka’s Te Pounga Marae and meeting house are a traditional meeting place for Te Uri O Hau and Ngati Whatua people.

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Today the township is a welcome stop whether to replenish the coffee cup or stock up with other necessities of life before a continued journey north or a branch off to the Kaipara towns of Mangawhai to the east or greater Kaipara through to Dargaville to the west.

For some, it is also a base for day trips to those destinations and the Kauri Coast, and as such, there’s a range of accommodation options.

It is easy to visit scenic east and west coast locations. You’ll find fishing, diving, surfing and other aquatic activities and

with walking and climbing too. The town has an arty coffee stop, cheese factory shop and an Italian bakery. Making it an ideal place for buying provisions for that picnic or holiday larder — including fresh seafood. All the facilities of a vibrant community are available, a garage and service station, supermarket and also a thriving sports club.

Today, as mentioned above, Kaiwaka is known as ‘The Little Town of Lights’ after enterprising locals decorated their home. The town business and community groups followed suit, to create Christmas splendour by night. 

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Mangawhai is the easternmost point in the Kaipara district, situated on the azure coast south of Bream Bay, where the offshore islands known as the Hen and Chickens form a stunning backdrop and the fishing is legendary. Sun, sand, surf and a holiday atmosphere are the order of the day in this popular beachfront town — but there’s more beneath the surface.

Mangawhai’s rich history is on display at the town’s modern museum, complete with stories of the pioneering past and the golden era of bach life in the mid 20th century. Art and creativity play a big part in the lifestyle of modern Mangawhai, with galleries and workshops, artisanal stores and boutique crafts flourishing.

There’s consequently a balance between the traditional and the avant-garde here.

From the classic old colonial tavern, where a historic pier is planned to be built, through to the ever-growing Mangawhai Activity Zone with its fitness station, skate park and playgrounds, from the museum to the pioneer village next door, Mangawhai combines the relaxed pace of a Kiwi holiday town with a bit of added sophistication.

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Do you want to dine outdoors, with a top chef in the kitchen? Would you prefer takeaways and a beach blanket?

Or perhaps a cold craft beer and a slice of pizza?

You could always visit one of the nation’s most awarded butchers and fire up the barbecue, or reel in your own catch from the ocean.

Mangawhai offers options for recreation, too, from the stunning views afforded by walking the region’s trails, taking photographs from the clifftops, enjoying the surf at the point or the quiet, safe waters of the lagoon with its mighty sand dunes.

Accommodation could be anything from a luxurious country bed and breakfast through to canvas under the stars.

Poised on the cusp of huge popularity and growth, Mangawhai is a playground not to be missed, where the oldfashioned bach-and-caravan lifestyle meets the amenities of a modern seaside resort town in a blend that’s as favourable as ice cream and espresso. 

Mangawhai and its Harbour The Mangawhai Museum is a new and modern museum that celebrates life around our harbour. Wonderful collection of graphics, displays and videos. So allow plenty of time!

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From Canada to the Kaipara Barrel racing, roping, riding and heading out on the trails with a trusted horse as a companion; it sounds like a fine time in the old west, as imagined by adventure-seekers.

It’s the real-life experience of Steve Allen, a Mangawhai local who is an enthusiastic supporter of these heritage equestrian sports.

Originally hailing from Saskatchewan, Canada’s western prairie province, Steve began riding in the 1970s and has never looked back. He says that building lifelong skills and forming a bond between horse and rider is just part of the fun.

The community, comradeship and competition of rodeo sports have kept him coming back year after year, and have shaped his way of life.

“The ultimate goal is complete communication between you and the horse,” he says. “Really, you’re going from being a person on two legs to being a partnership with four. Finding the right horse is a matter of personality, just like working with another person. Then it’s a learning process. Some people spend a lifetime, like I have, trying to get better and improve.”

The desire to have riding space in a varied environment is a big drawcard when it comes to Mangawhai. Steve operated a factory in Kaiwaka for a time, when he was able to get a feel for the special conditions of Kaipara’s east coast. Many people in this region are involved with horses in one way or another, from showjumping to racing, leisure riding to polocrosse. Steve reckons they’ve seen the same thing in the land as he has.

“Mangawhai is a great place, and unique in New Zealand in that it has wide-open riding country, with everything

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from hills to fields to beaches, rivers and all. It’s not surprising that there’s a strong riding community.”

With a home here and ample grazing for his own horses, thanks to co-operative lifestyle block owners, Steve will be off following the rodeo and riding circuit after Christmas, returning in 2020 to help establish a new equestrian sports series that’s focussed on the skills and contests of the western tradition. It’s a growing trend across the world, from Norway to Mexico, Australia to Paraguay.

One that has a natural home here in the Kaipara, with club meets regularly bringing riders together in Paparoa. 

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We support the Kaipara Tamariki Collective as we share the same vision for tamariki and whanau.

As a community we need to work together to help make sure all children and young people are safe and flourishing.

The event on Saturday is a great way for us all to come together and support this kaupapa.

Sport Northland are excited to be part of the newly formed Kaipara Tamariki Collective. Instead of organisations working in silos this collective has a shared vision to work together in the best interests of our community especially Tamariki. The vision is to offer free play to our whanau especially when it is something they would not normally experience. By sharing resources and expertise right across the organisations we are able to create great events at no cost to the participant.

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As a community project itself, the ANZAC Theatre is proud to support events like these, as we recognise how important they are to our community. We love seeing all the families having a wonderful time and hope these events will continue to be well supported.

Kaipara District Council’s vision is to see Thriving Communities Working Together. We’re collaborating with local services and business, sharing resources and providing space for our tamariki and their whanau to enjoy what Kaipara District has to offer.

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A community with spirit

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Leaving the Brynderwyn turn-off to head westwards into the Kaipara, Maungaturoto is the next town to greet the traveller, with its self-styled designation as ‘the heart of the Kaipara’.

Well, if an excellent community spirit defines that classification, Maungaturoto has it in spades.

The town is home to a Fonterra dairy processing factory and a number of successful businesses. In the main Hurndall Street are a medical centre, library and vet centre flanked by several retail outlets and eateries, with a supermarket and off-street car park. Building and farming supplies are major businesses catering to a wide farming catchment.

Riverview Rest Home Retirement Village is a major feature of the town, and it is here that a massive community effort justified that ‘heart of the Kaipara’ claim.

For there is now under construction a 14-bed dementia unit, which will provide for the wider district at the cost of $3.6 million, a large proportion of which has been raised locally in a series of innovative endeavours.

A leading fundraiser identity in town is Albie Paton, who runs a donated goods emporium dubbed The Den, in a former scouts hall, who is nearing his target of $100,000 towards the cost of the unit.

There have been town breakfasts that have raised thousands of dollars,

with catering invariably carried out by the Rapid Relief Team, a gathering of Brethren residents formed to assist in any local emergency event.

As chair of the local community trust, Craig Fergus explains: “of course, further fundraising can only enhance the project.

We have events planned through to a Kaipara garden tour dubbed Dahlias for Dementia in February, as well as a number of p Main street Mangaturoto other functions.”

While that town project goes ahead, Elsewhere in Maungaturoto is the there’s been another boost on the Maungaturoto Country Club, home service front as Otamatea welcomed to town sports facilities and within a new first response vehicle to its St its extensive grounds, a landing pad John ambulance fleet. St John territory has been constructed to service the manager for the Rodney area, Megan needs of rescue helicopter operations, Fairly, says the new vehicle will prove a including radio links to ground lighting for night flights. crucial asset — helping save lives.

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A place called home “It’s a bit of old school charm and a mile from the hurly-burly of the city,” says Maungaturoto-based writer, director and illustrator Dave Gunson, who has just put down his paintbrush in the home he shares with partner Anna.

“We found this old home, and I am into history, so have been tracing its past owners and background. We are doing it up gradually, or rather taking it back, rather than modernising — restoring it back to its heydays I guess.”

Dave admits to a great interest in local history and has been indulging in his pastime since moving to Kaipara six months ago from Auckland’s North Shore.

“We were looking for a place to settle down in and call home,” he said. “We had been up here to visit ‘in-laws’ and began exploring and looking around and that soon led to the real estate notices.

Initially, we looked at Kaiwaka, and then Maungaturoto started ticking boxes, and we found our ideal place.”

With all the amenities of bigger towns and cities, but without the rush, the

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couple is enjoying both the township and the wider Kaipara. “I’ve been to the Kauri Museum of course, and need to find more time to go again.”

With his freelance work, Dave’s able to get his restoration work underway, while Anna has to commute to Auckland

to complete an existing contract as a beautician business manager.

“When that’s done, she will maybe have a look for something locally,” said Dave.

“Meanwhile, we are really enjoying it up here.” 

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The pleasure of treasures u by Andy Bryenton

One of the best things about being out on the road, visiting new towns, is the ability to indulge in a little bit of personal vice. It’s one, which many of us share, after all, so it’s not at all embarrassing to admit that I love a good second-hand shop.

Just as sweet as discovering a proper old-fashioned cafe with home-made baking, finding a real Kiwi second-hand store in a rural town is a proper little experience. The handbrake has been deployed on many occasions when a sign by the roadside has indicated that there are treasures to be browsed through. These places run the field from honest to goodness antiques that speak of local history, through to novelty ‘cool kitsch’ and retro toys from our childhoods, old records that you’d never find on Amazon, and books, games, clothes — the list is endless.

One of the best of these little gems locally is in Maungaturoto, where Nicole and her team have packed a bright and cheerfully painted green building full of items of interest. It’s pretty much impossible to be more specific because

on consecutive visits there this writer has been tempted by a glass and chrome dining table from the 70s, power tools, motor racing flags, handwoven rugs, hats, iron cookware and some very 1980s music. The exploration is half the fun, as it should be with this kind of experience.

To make things even better, the powers that operate Maungaturoto Second Hand have graced the store with the facilities to make proper espresso coffee as well. That means a quick break to enjoy one of the delights of a road trip holiday can also serve as a pick-me-up before it’s time to try and fit all that loot into the back of the car.

There’s another great reason to come and browse as well.

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can show you a snapshot of what’s in the creative zeitgeist right now.

Nevertheless, a place like Maungaturoto Second Hand offers a cross-section of

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life that quite often sparks nostalgia and recognition. With the added bonus that you can pick up anything you fancy and take it home. 

Summer is the time for sharing what’s best about our Kaipara District — miles of pristine beaches facing oceans, lakes or harbours, great fresh local food, a kind word with a local who may share a secret fishing spot or favourite hidden swimming hole. From Christmas for a few weeks it seems the population of Kaipara District nearly doubles with extra visitors joining us and coming here to stretch out; it follows that all our systems get stretched. Drinking water, waste water, rubbish collection — all these Council services will soon be working at peak rate for this holiday time of year.

Being co-operative and patient are key to a stress-free summer in Mangawhai. Mangawhai summer plans are in place for the busiest period of the year for Kaipara’s busiest place.

There’s a trial of a one-way traffic management system for the Wood Street shops area, and there’s extra summer parking opened up on the grass at the Heads Beach carpark. Council is also putting on a FREE bus to connect Mangawhai Village through to the Heads surf beach, and I’m looking forward to using that myself with the family soon.The Shops to Heads bus will be one to take up this summer and help ease road congestion around popular spots.

relocated, and that Northland is in the frame for the future port. As chair of the Northland Mayoral Forum I’m speaking on this subject for the civic leaders of the region. For Kaipara District, already the fastest-growing district in the North Island, this port move would be expected to turbo-charge what’s already the most popular place around. The new Kaipara Horizons Committee at KDC will be focusing on this in the new year, and there’s lots of good stuff to share ahead.

Speaking of good stuff, I hope your Christmas and New Year are filled with lots of other good stuff, relaxing days and happy times. I look forward to a great 2020 year of vision ahead for Kaipara, and to sharing with you more good times in the mighty Kaipara. There’s no place like it, this place we call home. Maybe that’s why so many others want to join us? Welcome, everyone. Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai. Come on in, the water’s fine.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Council, Meri Kirihimete,

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Spot-on timing for heavy rain storms in the last week have lifted spirits of farmers and food growers across the District. That’s a nice Christmas bonus, following excellent establishment of kumara, maize and forage crops, as well as filling aquifers and rivers across the District. Summer rain also tops up everyone’s water tanks, so it pays to keep the gutterings clean at this time of year so none of the good stuff goes to waste.

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Paparoa, the ‘village in the valley’ is a hidden surprise for many a visitor, featuring in an essential hamlet, by big-city standards, all the elements of a major centre.

You will find a brand new medical centre, housed with the town library in a renovated council building, set in parklike surroundings.

Next is a collection of retail outlets, cafes and restaurants, before you arrive at the iconic Paparoa Store. Little changed in style from its construction more than a century ago, but of course, stocked with 21st-century food and beverages.

There is also plenty happening during summer. A short drive down the Pahi peninsula, the renowned Pahi Regatta is a major feature of Auckland’s anniversary weekend action. The action is in the foreshore of the Pahi Beach Holiday Park administered by a local residents’ committee, with camp fees returned in constantly upgraded facilities.

The other big item on the Paparoa calendar is the Paparoa A&P Show with its equestrian contests, sheep shearing, woodchopping, trade displays, sideshows and country entertainment.

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A multimillion-dollar SH12 bridge replacement and road deviation lead to the turn-off to The Kauri Museum.

A must-see the museum contains all things to do with the colonial kauri milling industry.

Adjacent is the cemetery and the Coates Memorial Church, built in honour of New Zealand’s native-born prime minister and war hero, Joseph Gordon Coates., Tinopai Some 20 minutes further down the long peninsula is Tinopai, a seaside

enclave, with a modest permanent population, but a thriving primary school catering for a large rural catchment.

The original settlement was called Te Komiti, which was a regular stopping point for Maori travellers on the Kaipara.

A large raupo church, capable of holding several hundred people, was built here under missionary auspices in 1852 — of course, now long demolished. The town is also home to emergency services and the North Kaipara Coastguard and patrol boat, to assist in any emergency at sea. 

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There will soon be visible progress on this project for the community as roading, drainage & services are installed. We look forward to seeing the finished product.

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PA PA R O A / PA H I / M ATA KO H E / T I N O PA I

Space for art and music u by Andy Bryenton

Lynn Walters first came to Tinopai, on the Kaipara Harbour, as a tourist, behind the wheel of a mobile camper. Now the musician, songwriter, artist and appreciator of the ‘good life’ is a permanent resident in the seaside settlement. She says there is no way she’d ever go back to the big city.

“It came down to a question that seems like an easy decision,” she says, “instead of living by the motorway, why not live by the water?”

It’s a quip about her family’s old home in Massey, West Auckland, but there’s no second-guessing the move to a slower pace of life.

“There are no shops at all here, no traffic; it’s quiet and peaceful. There’s lots of room for art and music — you could call it lots of ‘headroom’. It’s quite big and overwhelming in the city.”

Both art and music feature as major imperatives for Lynn, who has enjoyed a life long career in creativity. A multiinstrumentalist, she played with the band Bad Habits and was a regular entertainer at Balmoral landmark the Cask and Cleaver. It’s a more recent artistic endeavour, which has taken flight in Tinopai. Here, Lynn is the local teacher and number one proponent of decoupage.

This form of artwork is all about collisions between images and objects. The French style of inlaying or overlayering pictures onto everything from furniture to glass to musical

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instruments came from the baroque period. It was influenced by the ornate gold leaf and paper inlay under lacquer that came out of China and Japan.

Lynn has taken the artform to some interesting new places, combining it with her love of music to produce ‘illustrated’ instruments, which are both beautiful and functional. A personal favourite is a ukulele covered in ornate words and flowers, gold and vintage typesetting.

Lynn has begun teaching decoupage, not just as a practical way to beautify the everyday, but as a form of reflection and calm mindfulness.

“Music and art are forms of meditation,” she says. “It certainly helps that we have a beautiful spot overlooking the ocean where people can work on their art amid nature.”

Classes can last all day or extend through to weekend workshops, and Lynn also has a variety of unique gifts and items for sale via her Facebook pace, Decoupage Diva.

Once a tourist, now a committed convert to Tinopai’s leisurely pace of life, this is one creative person who is certain she’s made the right move. 

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As you descend from the hills of Matakohe in the east or travel down past the rocky spur of Tokatoka in the west, you’ll reach a vast and fertile plain, criss-crossed with canals and ditches, and almost iridescent green with fertile growth. This is the land that surrounds Ruawai, kumara basket of the world and a place literally dug back up from the seabed one shovelful of soil at a time.

Modern Ruawai owes a lot to the early settlers hired by the Raupo Drainage Board back at the turn of the last century.

These hard-working men, many of them of Dalmatian descent, came armed with barrows and shovels to dig stopbanks and ditches, turning what was known as the Raupo Swamp into some of the most fertile lands in the country. Centuries of rich Northern Wairoa mud combined with the minerals left behind in aeons past when landmarks like Tokatoka and Maungaraho were volcanoes to produce the ideal conditions for growing kumara; not to mention prize-winning cattle.

Kumara grown here feed not just New Zealand, but are exported to the world.

As you drive across these plains, imagine them inundated by water twice a day, dotted with shaggy cabbage tree islands and impassable to vehicles.

That was the old reality. Now, farming dominates, as evidenced by the

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landmark Kaipara Kumara building with its well-known mascots perched on the roof. The former residents of Big Fresh supermarkets, the collection of cartoon fruit and vegetables swelled this year with the purchase of even more Kiwiana icons, soon to be installed. You can stop for a picture, and learn all about the history of this unique town from the band rotunda in the park, filled with historical images and stories. Walk the stopbank and get a great view of where the river meets the harbour. There’s

good fishing out there, and this is a popular launch spot for boaties.

Ruawai also boasts some great little eateries and places to stop and refuel.

Once you have, you may want to stop just to the north of town at Tokatoka itself. A dramatic volcanic core eroded away to a steep cone. It’s possible to scale the entire prominence, with steps and a trail right to the top, for the best view of the riverlands and our own local ‘upside down Atlantis’, the land won back from the sea. 

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Plans for a bright future With the Kaipara District now the second-fastest-growing region in the nation, plans are underway to ensure that towns like Dargaville not only retain their unique character as the population increases but that this part of New Zealand has the infrastructure to support all of those who choose to live there.

One of the groups brought about to have oversight for future change is the Dargaville Community Development Board, who is already hard at work supporting worthy projects and making plans for the future. Many local events, such as the annual Dargaville Wearable Arts, are supported by the DCDB. Beyond their promotion of arts and culture, the group is also focussed on infrastructural growth initiatives, such as developing future accommodation and care for an ageing population.

This demographic shift is changing the face of Dargaville already. Two large groups have focussed on the town as a great place to live — young families seeking affordable housing and a more rural, friendly environment to raise their children and older citizens who wish to retire away from the city.

These are by no means the only groups in society who are making the positive move to the Kaipara.

However, their specific needs are being planned for today to meet the challenges of tomorrow. One of the

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definitive advantages Dargaville already boasts is a central medical hub, and its preservation and improvement (alongside other public health initiatives) are the domain of the Kaipara Community Health Trust. Our schools boast active parent and teacher networks and boards of trustees, while several tertiary courses are also available right here through Northtec. One of the biggest changes of the near future is rolling out already, with faster, more reliable broadband connecting Dargaville to the world at speeds and bandwidths never before experienced.

From investments in infrastructure and roading to new sporting facilities and upgrades, central government’s regional development fund initiative to re-establish harbour trade and tourism by water, and the work of numerous local groups and societies working in fields as disparate as arts and culture, heritage and retirement living, Dargaville looks ahead to a future as one of the most popular lifestyle locations in the north. 

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The view from on two wheels u by Andy Bryenton

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Des and Sadie Cogan have experienced Kaipara life on both coasts and taken in the scenery at most points in between. That’s because the couple is not just keen cyclists and foundation members of the Kaipara Cycling Club, but also the owners and operators of Time To, the region’s specialist bike and outdoors store.

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It’s an unusual take on a classic local story. He was from Whangarei, she from West Auckland. He was into equestrian sports; she represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games as a cross country cyclist.

They shared a love of the outdoors and had the business acumen and vision to see a vital niche. Time To was born in Mangawhai, initially operating from their home, as well as from a custom-converted gold and black Mercedes ambulance.

“We ran the business from home over there, and it’s a lovely place,” says Des. “However, there were no commercial buildings for us to grow into a branch out.

We’d invested in a building in Dargaville, so we were tempted by the opportunity.”

That building once housed the printing presses of the local newspaper; now it’s a showroom and workshop filled with bikes, e-bikes and equipment. “It’s great here,” he continues.

“Mangawhai was getting a bit too busy, a bit too cosmopolitan, which is fine if you like that — but Dargaville is a good fit. The people here are real, and they also realise that getting local is a necessity.”

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p Promoting cycling is more than just a business decision for the Time To team, who enjoy the opportunities to get outdoors on two wheels afforded by their home in Dargaville

Des and Sadie practice what they promote, enjoying the local cycling attraction, which will tempt thousands of tourists this summer.

These include the trail, which circumnavigates the Kai Iwi Lakes, the stopbank trail in Ruawai, mountain biking the coast at low tide between Baylys and Glinks Gully, and even trekking down to Pouto, as they did last week to be picked up by the tourist vessel Kewpie Too. Both are very active in their ‘adopted’ town helping promote

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cycling infrastructure and are pleased to note the approval of both a new pump track in town and a mountain bike track coming soon. In this, they are far from alone.

“There was a strong cycling community here before we arrived. We sort of jumped on their bandwagon.

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Northpower embarks on off-grid power trial

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Northpower is teaming up with Hubands Energy and the Friends of MatakoheLimestone Island Society to install an off-grid power solution to the Ranger’s house on the Island.

Congratulations to Troy Panapa-Thurlby, Taz Snelling and Irimana van der Mei of MUDTech (pictured with Young Enterprise Scheme CEO Terry Shubkin) for winning the Northpower Award for Excellence in Technology.

The $51,000 project will replace the existing small-scale solar PV/battery system – which is supported by a petrol generator – and it could be completed before Christmas! Northpower Network General Manager Josie Boyd says the project is the perfect opportunity for the company to test and learn about off grid technology.

Troy, Taz and Irimana (a combined team from Kaitaia College and Kaitaia Abundant Life School who have been doing YES through Papa Taiao) have built an underwater remotely operated vehicle to help with inspections of boats for the identification and control of marine pests that may have attached themselves to the hull below the water line.

“It enables Northpower to gain technical experience with an off-grid system using the latest technology as these systems are becoming more viable as alternative for uneconomic parts of the distribution network,” says Mrs Boyd.

“It also gives us the chance to work alongside Friends of Matakohe-Limestone Island Society and support their ongoing environmental activities on this historic island, while also gaining an understanding of consumer interactions with off-grid solutions.” Mrs Boyd says supporting the development of alternative electricity solutions could help minimise costs to consumers in the long term.

There is significant interest from a number of parties – the Northland Regional Council included - as it could remove the need for specialist divers to inspect boats and/or expensive lifting of boats for inspection.

Northpower consumers to receive over $10m Most Northpower consumers are receiving a $220 (including GST) discount on their November or December electricity bills, an increase from the $120 distribution paid last year. That’s because we are giving you a Northpower Pricing Discount – thanks to Northpower and the Northpower Trust. You will see a credit on your November or December electricity bill.

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DARGAVILLE

The king of horse sports hosted here u by Andy Bryenton

This summer, the picturesque countryside of the Pouto peninsula, just south of Dargaville, will echo with the rumble of hooves and the cries of athletes competing in a sport that can trace its origins back to the steppes of Afghanistan and Mongolia. Mick and Jill Blackwood are proud to host New Zealand’s national junior and intermediate champs of polocrosse.

“These young people, given their skills, will one day be out Kiwi reps,” says Mick, “Whole families are into it.

Kids and grandkids, some have three generations in the sport. It’s not the kind of thing you ever give up once you’ve tried it!”

Polocrosse evolved out of polo, which was indeed spawned from the fierce rivalry between Afghan cavalrymen, seeking to prove their horse-handling prowess. Now played with six-a-side, three from each team active at once, the sport was modified by equally brash and brave Aussie musterers in the 1930s.

A racket replaces the old polo mallet, adding the ability to bounce, flick, pass and scoop the ball for faster action.

“It’s very much about the partnership between horse and rider. This game originated with farmers and their horses, but you need a horse that’s got heart and resilience, as well as intelligence.

It’s a fast-paced sport, but that bond is both on and off the field.” Jill adds; “It’s a really good thing for kids to learn, taking care of your fitness and the wellbeing of your horse, staying in shape, training together, learning skills that you can use on the field and in life.”

More than 200 people will converge on the Blackwood’s farm this January, camping out for staying with their horses in converted trucks. The rustic

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atmosphere will be very different from tournaments past when the games have been held close to shops and restaurants in rural Kiwi towns.

Riders will assemble from as far away as the King Country, Whanganui and Waikato to compete, as the selectors for the New Zealand team look on.

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Scout’s Honour u by Andy Bryenton

One of the oldest and most respected groups offering adventurous, outdoor experiences and education to young New Zealanders, the Scouts have been part of growing up in the outdoors for thousands of New Zealand kids. Local Scout Thomas Davidson says that growing up here in the west Kaipara has provided him with the opportunities needed to achieve the highest award the organisation offers.

The Chief Scout’s Award is a step above the many specific badges, which many of us will remember earning for such skills as bushcraft, fire safety, knot tying or swimming skills. As the Chief Scout of New Zealand is no less a personage than the Governor-General, it’s a significant achievement. Thomas, who has grown up with Scouting, starting as a Kea at age five, says he has gained more than just a commemorative badge through his involvement with the group. They’ve enabled him to take full appreciation of the natural environment here where he lives.

“Some friends at school and I wanted to do some fun things that weren’t school. As a Kea Scout, when I was five and a half, we played heaps of games that I now realise taught me loads of stuff about team building and general knowledge.

“Earning different badges meant I learnt a variety of skills, which I wouldn’t have done at home or school,” he says.

Special thanks go out to his scout leaders, mates and parents; those who make Scouting in Dargaville a fun and vibrant club to join.

“My patrol members got dragged to come with me on caving expeditions, cycle trails, biking and bush hikes. The scout leaders would encourage me and offer me different experiences. The Scout programme has a lot of variety — they listen to us scouts. We get to choose what activities to do, and the leaders are there to make sure we stay safe,” says Thomas.

That endless variety of outdoor adventures is made possible by close proximity to nature as well as the hard work of Scouting volunteers. “We are blessed to be close to Kai Iwi Lakes, which is great to camp at. Every year there is a regatta with the Sea Scouts competing in sail races and seamanship.

Being Land Scouts, we always learn a lot from them and like to improve on our pioneering skills.” At a ceremony where

p Keas, Cubs and Scouts enjoy the opportunities to explore and learn in the outdoors, from a home base in Dargaville staffed by dedicated parents and leaders

the Chief Scout’s Award was presented

by Kaipara’s deputy mayor Anna Curnow, Mr Brian Burnett, Life Member of NZ Scouting congratulated Thomas on his dedication to learning and self-

improvement. At the same time, the young outdoorsman received the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award, another international environmental accolade that few achieve. 

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REAL ESTATE OPEN HOME 5181 State Highway 12 Ruawai

$435,000

963 Arapohue Road Arapohue

Blue Rock Mountain

Lifestyle Opportunity

14 Acres Land — approximately — 5.663ha. Not far from the TokaToka pub. Nice lot of fruit trees, with a chook run and Poplars along the boundary. The land is currently leased out. Renovations have been started, it just needs finishing off. Insulated — top and bottom. A 3-bedroom weatherboard, iron roof house with a horseshoe driveway. Tank water is new for house and easement for farm, plus the potential of Blue Rock Mountain. Property is close to the river so not far to fish!

OPEN HOME — SATURDAY 4th JANUARY 2020 1 — 2 PM

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

15 Tirarau Street Dargaville

$355,000

$500,000

A short distance out of town, 3 bedroom with exterior wood finish home. Insulation in roof and some walls.

Tiled bathroom tile flooring in kitchen and dining area. Large 2 bay shed plus double shed, 2 dams, lots of fruit trees. 4.039ha (11 acre equiv)Lovely views with extra-large deck. Heat pump and DVS go with the property. If you are looking for a stress-free lifestyle, this well worth considering.

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

6/140 Logan Street Dargaville

$285,000

Garaging galore

Riverdale

4 bedroom home, great location, close to schools, large section 1.148sqm, centre of town bungalow style home, fenced backyard, excellent garaging and rumpus room, weatherboard with iron roof 1920s build.

Immaculate 2 bedroom cottage, well built with internal access fenced, river views, open plan living. Short walk to local dairy and shops. North facing with doors opening out onto private porch area. Wet shower room. Licence to occupy with monthly corporate fee. NO: rates, no water bills, no house insurance. Internet connection and maintenance included — also use of the community hall.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

3 Plover Close Dargaville

$120,000

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

5 Skylark Close Dargaville

$120,000

Nice Section

Dargaville Section

Ready for you to build NOW, nice flat section 434sqm, amongst quality homes. In title — are you wanting to build now? Not far from town centre, just off Bowen Street Dargaville. Perfect to place to start a new build or relocate.

Nice flat section 421sqm in a good area, ready to build on now. ‘In Title’ amongst other quality homes nearby.

Now is the time to buy.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

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Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year.

I’m available to show the below properties throughout the holidays, give me a call if I can help.

LISA POCKLINGTON 021 121 8419 lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

18 MAROHEMO RD, MAUNGATUROTO

58 PARORE STREET, DARGAVILLE

8-10 CHARLOTTE STREET, DARGAVILLE

KAIHU TAVERN, KAIHU

39B PETLEY ROAD, PAPAROA

COLVILLE ROAD, DARGAVILLE

13 PLUNKET STREET, DARGAVILLE

646 PAHI ROAD, PAHI

237 JOBE ROAD, MAUNGAKARAMEA

8 LORNE STREET, DARGAVILLE

6035 STATE HIGHWAY 12, DARGAVILLE

49 GREY STREET, DARGAVILLE

BAYLEYS/1020396

BAYLEYS/1020378

BAYLEYS/1051308

BAYLEYS/1020380

BAYLEYS/1020391

BAYLEYS/1020377

BAYLEYS/1020379

BAYLEYS/1020372

Proven process, provides results

BAYLEYS/1020395

BAYLEYS/1051730

BAYLEYS/1020390

BAYLEYS/1020272

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Roper & Jones LOT 6 PAPAROA OAKLEIGH ROAD, PAPAROA

GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$219,000 87 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO

$790,000 79 GORGE ROAD

$895,000 GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$265,000 797B TINOPAI ROAD,TINOPAI

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PAPAROA LIFESTYLE LOT 6 Approx 74 hectares (182 acres) 10 Minutes north of Maungaturoto, this is a very

$935,000+GST (if any)

$315,000

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Escape to the country

Get excited about this one!

UPMARKET TOWN! LISTING! Cute cabin on LIFESTYLE 7,141m² (approx.LIVING 1.76 acres)IN of your own freehold land. Bordered by NEW Beautifully maintained weekend getaway of 9,634sqm (approx. 2.3 acres) directly

As attractive part of a property sub-division, 6 is approx 4.43 Ha of mostly home been designed views, entertaining and quality at front of GrowApprox hectares (182 10 Minutes North Maungaturoto, this and is a fully withLot scattered areas of native bush and abush smalland areasprayed of pine trees. Thisbush andhas a country lane withwith wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. off a 74 tar-sealed road.

Youacres) just have to see this one! of Professionally installed over gorse fantastic over theAtsurrounding A narrow mind.

Large open plan kitchen, andenjoy sitting out to the bottom look at of the verypermitted attractiveTotalspan propertyout with scattered areasxof7.5m. native bush and a smallbedroom area of and This blockwith is well fencedviews and watered. present thiscountryside. property is part of a dairy a few calves, have chooks for dining eggs and theroom good opens life. Power at the building size 8.5m Built in temporary track leads up to a small dam. The property has a concrete water tank onsite and the valley sprawling below. The formal dining and lounge have lovely high pine trees. This block is well fenced and watered. At present it is part of a dairy farm but has its own separate title. Great run off or small farm. Excellent amenities in section. Just a few minutes drive to Maungaturoto town centre, with all the essential living space area, separate shower room and toilet, shelter for your dining comfort, phone and power to the boundary. Priced at $219,000 and with no building wooden ceilings with a private, sheltered wine gazebo and courtyard off the side. farm but it has its own title. Great run off or small farm. Call Gary on 021 902 Maungaturoto; GP surgery, pre-school, primary and high schools, emergency services amenities.

Price reduced from $295,000 to $265,000.

Call Gary today to view this all powered off grid with a 12 volt solar power system and backup generator. One covenants you need to call Gary today to arrange a viewing.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and loft this house really has it all and right in town.

087 and to arrange a viewing and shopping. Price $790,000 +GST (if any). Don’t delay, call Gary today property. sixth share of a tranquil adjoining native bush block with delightful 350m newly formed Thespecial property boasts several paddocks and a good size double garage and barn.

021 902 087. 021 902 087 track.MORRIS Alternatively GARY MORRIS GARY 021this 902block 087 has an outstanding potential building platform with an GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU2173 WEB ID MRU2106 WEB ID MRE2180 on-grid power transformer close by. Views to the sea at Tinopai which is a short 11 minute drive away to launch your boat, or just enjoy the beach. All furnishings included.

GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO $249,000 JAMES ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO $420,000 +GST (if any) LOT 1 PAPAROA OAKLEIGH ROAD, $249,000 Don’t miss out on this special property pricedPAPAROA at $315,000.

GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087 MRE2379 GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087 MRE2363 GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087 MRU2173

95 ARIELS ROAD, PAPAROA

$295,000 LOT 2, 852 ONERIRI, KAIWAKA

$295,000 STATE HIGHWAY 12, BRYNDERWYN

$649,000

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NORTH FACING SUN TRAP

RURAL AND READY TO GO

PAPAROA LIFESTYLE LOT 1

This lovely rolling rural 1.6 Ha block is north facing and has a couple of options Discover this 11.86 hectare property situated down a quiet gravel road with the Approx 4.9320 Ha, this property has 2 dwellings that were consented at the time forWhat building that would both get all day sun and rural outlook. With no building Kaipara Harbour rightView, on your doorstep.

The rolling contour provides some of re-location but the consents have since lapsed. As part of a sub-division, there A Craftmans Dream! a View!

Spectacular Price Reduction covenants can ha build what 13 youacres) like and have plenty of contoured room to move, great potential building andand follow track to thesold. top Tranquil of the hill you will covenants sohas your options arerestored open. The mostly in bush A 3building bedroom home that been lovingly to aland veryishigh standard by the Elevatedyou 5.1530 (approx. of rolling to steep grazingraise land Owner’s situation hasspots changed theythe want property lifestyle block are no some chickens.

Call now have a look and see thetrack possibilities magnificent sweeping of the surrounding country side with a(approx. but current there isowners. some areas suitable grazing. is a concrete water tank on It couldn’t getfor better with There new kitchen, oak overlay flooring, new withstock cattleoryards at the front of thetoproperty.

Formed, metal leading tofor possible discover with rural and water views ofviews the beautiful Kaipara Harbour.

1.464 hectares your self. coastal outlook. A small pond provides water for stock and there are plenty of site doors and power and phone to the modern boundary.

Priced at throughout, $249,000 this property is 2 x and ceilings, heat pump, LED lighting separate laundry, building site with wonderful far-reaching rural views. Dam water for stock, gravity fed 3.6 acres) of gently sloping grazing land with mature trees, established dam and two trees for shelter. worth a look so call Gary today to arrange a viewing.

16,000L water tanks, septic to troughs.

Priced021 at $295,000. orchards.

Property its087 own entrance way, with a ready formed metal driveway GARY GARY MORRIS 902 087 Ring Gary to arrange a viewing 021 902 087.

GARY MORRIS 021has 902 MORRIS 021 902 087tank drainage, and numerous lovely features that just need to be Set on 2.395ha (approx. 6 acres), this home is centrally located approx. leading to potential building site. You won’t find a property of this calibre on the WEB ID MRE2056 WEB ID MRU2151 WEB IDseen!

MRE2176 market at this price. It won’t last long, so get in quick and call Gary today 021 902 087. 10 minutes’ drive to Kaiwaka, 50 minutes to Whangarei, or 1hour 30mins drive to central Auckland. In your down time why not enjoy the stunning East coast beaches Dargaville Realty Ltd 110 Victoria Street, Dargaville of Mangawhai, approx. 20 minutes away. Don’t delay, this one won’t last long, priced at Licensed Agent $649,000. Call Gary to view 021 902 087.

REAA 2008 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

www.roperandjones.co.nz

GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087

86 SUMMER ROAD,TINOPAI

MRE2380 GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087

MRE2254 GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087

MRE2373

$195,000 140 BEATSON ROAD, WHAKAPIRAU $1,970,000 CNR FINLAYSON BROOK & GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD $545,000

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Lovely rural outlook

Well fenced 1.2ha (approx. 3 acres) of gently contoured grazing land with a stunning rural outlook. This property has the additional benefit of a 1/6 share in a big native bush block full of native birds and walkways. Conveniently located just off the tar seal, ready to build your bach or dream home to live the Tinopai lifestyle. Just a short coastal drive to Tinopai marina 12km along the tar sealed peninsula. Priced right at $195,000. Call Gary today to arrange a viewing 021 902 087.

GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087

2/603 TINOPAI ROAD,TINOPAI

MRE2354

Stunning Beachfront Oasis

This impressive block consisting of two separate titles totalling almost 62 hectares is situated on an outstanding Kaipara peninsula. The property has its own beautiful beach with private access and the gently contoured land makes this the perfect mix of town and private oasis. Situated a mere 12 minutes away from the Maungaturoto township you will enjoy unsurpassed tranquillity with the Kaipara Harbour on the border of the property. Whakapirau is a quiet holiday destination a world away from the hustle and bustle, yet a comfortable distance from Auckland central city, from where a 2-hour drive (approx.) you will arrive at this amazing slice of paradise. This property is surrounded by water, with deep water on part of the coastline. There are very few properties like this one, it will be a pleasure to show you this property. Price: $1,970,000+GST (if any) GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087 MRU2244

$295,000 316 MOUNTAIN ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO $575,000

Off the beaten track

Escape to your own oasis, with approximately 10 acres of easy contoured land, bush and a small stream. Formed driveway, leading to possible building sites. On a sealed road and just 15 minutes to put your boat in the water. Create your dream lifestyle and run some stock, have a few chickens and live the quiet life. Priced right at $295,000 Call Gary on 021 902 087 to view today!

GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Pretty as a Picture

26 hectares (approx. 65 acres) of good contour land. Well fenced and managed as part of a dairy farm. Has river frontage lined with native bush. Approx. 10 minutes from Maungaturoto township. Price $545,000+GST (if any). Ring Gary to arrange a viewing 021 902 087.

GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087

MRU2344

Merry Christmas and all the best to the community for 2020

Easy rural lifestyle

Three double bedroom home on a manageable lifestyle block of approximately 2.5 acres of flat to gentle contour grassed land. Open plan kitchen, dining and living room with woodburner fire for those cosy winter evenings. Outside shed of approx. 7mx3m with land leading down to a small creek. Just over 3km to State Highway 1 and under 8km to Kaiwaka. 10 minutes drive into the heart of Maungaturoto township with GP surgery, emergency services, and full shopping amenities. Or launch your boat off the Maungaturoto jetty in Bickerstaffe Road, approx. 15 minutes away. Live the dream priced at $575,000. Call Gary today to arrange a viewing 021 902 087.

MRE2027 GARY MORRIS: 021 902 087

Gary Morris Licensed salesperson REAA 2008 M: 021 902 087 | E: gary@fnkaipara.co.nz W: www.roperandjones.co.nz

If you would like to be added to Gary’s exclusive news and new listings e-newsletter, MRE2365 please email Gary Morris with: ‘Yes, e-newsletter’ in the subject line.

www.roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Roper & Jones 86 SUMMER ROAD, TINOPAI

$195,000 467 HEATLEY ROAD, WHAKAPIRAU

$1,600,000 257 METCALFE RD, MATAKOHE

$995,000

LOVELY RURAL OUTLOOK

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT - ESCAPE TO PARADISE

WATERFRONT PARK-LIKE LIFESTYLE

Well fenced 1.2ha (approx. 3 acres) of gently contoured grazing land with a stunning rural outlook. This property has the additional benefit of a 1/6 share in a big native bush block full of native birds and walkways. Conveniently located just off the tar seal, ready to build your bach or dream home to live the Tinopai lifestyle. Just a short coastal drive to Tinopai marina 12km along the tar sealed peninsula. Priced right at $195,000.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2354

Expansive house of grand design, built amongst a canopy of Kauri trees, 3 large bedrooms and office/fourth bedroom, master with walk-in robe and en-suite.

Wrap around decks with 180-degree view over the Kaipara Harbour. Separate fully self-contained apartment, double garaging and large workshop all set on 2.17 ha’s of native bush.

VERY PRIVATE and SECLUDED, sunny and sheltered 4 ha, easy contour, orchards, olive grove, grazing, native bush. Park-like grounds. Stunning water views from every living room. Large high stud home with ample garaging. Mains power / Solar /wetback, 2 heat pumps. Boat access. Birdlife haven. A "must see". Call Rhoda.

JILL WILSON Mob 021 505 712 WEB ID MRU2353

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRU2222

95 ARIELS LANE, PAPAROA

$295,000 LOT 1 OVENS ROAD, MATAKOHE

$275,000 6 SKELTON CRESCENT, PAPAROA

$325,000

WHAT A VIEW!

MATAKOHE BARE BLOCK

IMMACULATE COTTAGE

Elevated 5.1530 ha (approx. 13 acres) of rolling to steep contoured grazing land with cattle yards at the front of the property. Formed, metal track leading to possible building site with wonderful far-reaching rural views. Dam water for stock, gravity fed to troughs. Priced at $295,000.

4.2 ha’s of nearly flat land. Divided into 3 paddocks. Raced for easy stock movement. Relocate a 2nd hand dwelling or build new. Deer fenced boundary fences with 2 wire internal electrics. Nice rural outlook.

Approximate drive times: 35 mins Dargaville, 1 hr Whangarei, 15 minutes Paparoa, 15 minutes Ruawai

Immaculately presented one bedroom cottage with semi-ensuite will appeal to many. Warm, sunny, sheltered. Open plan, wood burner, north-facing, lovely country view. Healthy fruit trees and easy-care garden. Handy sheds. Level drive in from no-exit street with off-street parking. Yes has CCC! Easy walk to village. Please call Rhoda to view!

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2380

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2355

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2357

316 MOUNTAIN ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$575,000 28 NGATOTO ROAD, TINOPAI

$435,000 17 TE WAIROA LANE, TINOPAI PENINSULA

$345,000

EASY RURAL LIFESTYLE!

FAMILY GETAWAY - JUST BRING YOUR BEDDING AND FOOD.

PRIME KAURI POINT SECTION

Three double bedroom home on a manageable lifestyle block of approximately 2.5 acres of flat to gentle contour grassed land. Open plan kitchen, dining and living room with woodburner fire for those cosy winter evenings. Outside shed of approx. 7m x 3m with land leading down to a small creek. Just over 3km to State Highway 1 and under 8km to Kaiwaka. 10 minutes drive into Maungaturoto township with GP surgery, emergency services, and full shopping amenities.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU2365

Immaculately presented 4 bedroom property, 2 bedrooms downstairs plus toilet.

2 bedrooms upstairs with open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. Balcony accessed from lounge area with views towards the wharf. Double garage plus a drive through enclosed carport area. Ample concreted off street parking.

Property comes furnished with beds, bunks, lounge suite, crockery, cutlery, glassware, fridges, table and chairs, microwave and a 3 berth caravan.

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2212

Enjoy STUNNING WATER VIEWS and picturesque native bush from easy contoured site. Come and build your home here at Kauri Point on the Kaipara Harbour. Hideaway hut. Shared private beach access. Lot 17 4154 sqm.

Power and phone at the boundary. Call Rhoda today!

206 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO

$649,000 352 HEATLEY ROAD, WHAKAPIRAU

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2372

$740,000 INTRODUCING ALYSHA GALLOWAY OUR NEW PROPERTY MANAGER

LARGE MODERN FAMILY HOME

LIVE THE LIFESTYLE

ALYSHA

This house, set on a 1/4 acre has room for everyone, split over two levels.

Upstairs is the open plan dining room and new country cottage kitchen, complete with scullery and separate laundry. Along with the master bedroom, there are another two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Lounge opens out onto a large covered deck, providing the perfect all weather entertaining area.

Downstairs is the 2nd bathroom, large rumpus room, and 2 spacious bedrooms.

KARYN HODGSON Mob 029 7799 019 WEB ID MRE2392

Set on 10 aces of gentle contoured land, this 260m2 4 bedroom barn style house is a must see. With modern open plan living/kitchen/dinning, spacious bathroom, fruit trees, implement sheds, ponds, a stream and a stunning rural outlook, you really do not want to miss out on this one.

Our professional Property Managers will take care of the hard work, time and stress that comes with owning a rental property. We offer full Property Management services and highly recommend this for absentee landlords.

Request a free rental appraisal today.

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

KARYN HODGSON Mob 029 7799 019 WEB ID MRU2367

PROPERTY MANAGER, MAUNGATUROTO

First National Roper & Jones Maungaturoto Ph: (09) 431 1016 alysha@fnkaipara.co.nz

www.roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Roper & Jones 844 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE

$575,000 56 SUNSET DRIVE, BAYLYS BEACH

$460,000 PHOENIX PLACE, DARGAVILLE

$132,000

SUCH A MAGICAL SPOT.

SEA VIEWS AND READY TO GO

DELUXE SUB-DIVISION - NOW SELLING

This Lockwood home on an elevated 2 acre block features open plan living which has views from every window, a modern kitchen with good work spaces, ample room for a large dinning suite and a freestanding fireplace in the lounge. There are 3 bedrooms, an office, 3 bathrooms (including 2 en-suites) and a mezzanine level. This property is in 2 titles, has a 8x10m garage/ workshop with concrete floor and power, bird aviary, 2 water sources, in-ground pool and fruit trees.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4104

Make your dreams a reality with the tidy brick home in the Sunset West subdivision. This well-established property with some sea views features 2 bedrooms, open plan living, spacious bathroom with separate shower and bath, is well insulated plus has internal access to the single garage. Also has a carport and the elevated section is fully fenced. Start living the west coast dream next week.

Stage 2 now selling..much sort after area. Premium sections for premium homes.

Just the right size 618m2(approx) for the buyer wanting location, area and to build the modern home that allows for easy and carefree living. So new the road pour is still drying. Make Phoenix Heights your new future. Lots 14 - 21 are now for sale. these sections are subject to title. Don’t hesitate call me today to introduce you to this brand new premium sub-division with premium sections.

MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS4114

60 COLVILLE ROAD, DARGAVILLE

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS4055

$579,000 22-26 HAIMONA ST, DARGAVILLE

$359,000 48 JUMNA ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO $1,050,000 +GST (if any)

CHARMING CHARACTER HOME IN PRIZED POSITION

FAMILY HOME ON LARGE SECTION

MAUNGATUROTO - PERFECT GRAZING/CALF REARING

This beautifully presented character home features a large open plan kitchen, dining and family room, separate lounge with its ornate fireplace and bay window with a view of the garden. 3 dble bedrooms, 2 combined bathrooms & a mezzanine level. The home has been modernized in all the right places and preserved the character features from its coloured glass to native timber fire surrounds. Insulated, heat pump and a freestanding fireplace with wetback.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4111

Here is your chance to own this family home located in a quiet street on 2620m2 section. This 3 bedroom home features combined kitchen/dining, large separate lounge, separate bath and shower and a sunny front north facing verandah. There is also a large double garage with a huge workshop or storage space plus a glasshouse and garden shed set within the bush clad grounds.

This 43.17ha property of which approximately 4 ha is Covenanted QE II Trust, is centrally raced, well fenced and all gentle rolling. The yards and large 6 bay half round barn make it ideal for calf rearing or as a beef finishing block. The QE II Trust strip runs on the North South boundary along the Wairu River.

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS4119

JILL WILSON Mob 021 505 712 WEB ID MRU2378

18 COATES AVENUE, BAYLYS BEACH

$699,000 4401 STATE HIGHWAY 14, TANGOWAHINE

$875,000 + GST (if any) 45 SUNSET DRIVE, BAYLYS BEACH

$215,000

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OUTSTANDING VIEWS

GREAT OPPORTUNITY - 56 ACRES

BEST OF THE BUNCH

Be Impressed. Step into this fabulous home and you will experience the breathtaking views of the mighty west coast.

This home is built for the family in mind with open plan living, large kitchen, four double bedrooms, games room, one bathroom, separate shower and bath, 2 toilets.

The private courtyard is ideal for summer entertaining.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4115

56 acres of fertile land suitable for livestock or market gardening, 1/2 round barn, horse stables, disused cowshed ideal for rearing calves, 3 bay shed/ workshop plus a great water supply. The land is mainly flat and split into a good number of paddocks and for the horse lover is the 20x60m arena. The home features 3 bedrooms, open plan living with a sunny 2 sided covered deck area.

This 685m2 section has arguably the best view on Sunset Drive, with a clear view of the beach you can waste away your day watching the waves wash upon the shore. You have a 7 metre height restriction, where the others only have 5 metres. All services are to the boundary ready for you to start your dream home build this summer. Don’t delay phone John today.

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$499,000 453 PAPAROA STATION ROAD, PAPAROA

$1,350,000 + GST (if any) 1509 TINOPAI ROAD, TINOPAI

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Immaculate lifestyle property. 1km from town. The north facing deck leads into the large open plan living room, completely renovated the home has 3 bedrooms and one large combined bathroom. Summer and winter you are sorted with a heat pump and DVS system. Garage with workshop and a handy lined room, all on 2.4 acres.

This property is a must see. 240m2, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with office, double garage, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge. 2 large concrete tanks, a small orchard and beautiful rural views. 128 acres in a mix of pasture, mature native bush and a picturesque stream. 2 large sheds with power, a good set of yards, small shearing / calf rearing shed.

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This attractive bare block offers much more than just lots of high quality grass on top of volcanic soils. Reticulated water supplied to a trough in each paddock, a good set of stock yards, a barn/implement shed, a lockup container and a diesel water pump. Complementing the property are expansive views to the Kaipara harbour in 3 directions with some magnificent building sites. Power/comms are at the road boundary and it’s only a few minutes to the Tinopai wharf/boat ramp.

TONY NORTHCOTT Mob 021 831 864 WEB ID MRU2386

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AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY EXISTS This is an excellent opportunity to join this multi Award Winning team within the Whangarei/Kaipara Franchise.

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Marcus Bracey is the owner of, and hands-on builder for the Northland Stonewood Homes Franchise. With many years of home building experience under his belt, his knowledge of the industry and attention to detail is evident in every home he builds. “My philosophy has always been to treat every house I have built as if it were my own,” he says. Marcus is involved in every build and many of his homes have gone on to achieve success in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards, including recent category and gold awards.

Stonewood Homes Whangarei are a small dedicated team and pride themselves on their good relationship with clients, many of whom are “Building at Marsden Cove, or wherever, repeat. As well as having a wide range of plans available for perusal, I have no hesitation recommending which can be customised to suit the individual, clients can also Stonewood’s Whangarei. They have approach the team with their own design ideas. Every care is made embraced my ideas to design a bespoke to make sure that your build is everything you’re hoping for. Working version based around two of their standard with clients to achieve their dream home is what sets Stonewood designs. The finished house is exceptional, apart, and the results speak for themselves. fully meeting our expectations. It is a View the Marsden Cove Stonewood show home at pleasure to see such attention to detail in this 60 Stace Hopper Drive, Marsden Cove Thursday–Sunday day and age.” Joe & Cheryl (May 2019) from 11am–3pm or by appointment.

Only the best need apply as we demand the best for our clients. Offering an excellent customer experience and journey will be key to your success.

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Perfectly positioned to make the most of its stunning outlook, this grand residence offers families the very best of country living. The property consisting of 2. 6 hectares (more or less) really is lovely and has been well looked after. This home boasts four large bedrooms, a large family bathroom and master with an ensuite, a highly functional kitchen,office and open living spaces providing ample amounts of room for entertaining. Designed and constructed to the highest of standards.

Price Indication $740,000 View by appointment Lisa Pocklington 021 121 8419 lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

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Make it your dream home Design looks to a future past The year 2020. The far future. Well, not anymore; that date is coming towards us faster than the rocket trains Popular Mechanics once predicted we’d all be commuting on. What does this mean for design in the new decade? Surprisingly, it’s not the austere, tech-heavy home of tomorrow predicted by everything from Blade Runner to the Jetsons.

While the aesthetics of that classic film have indeed informed Elon Musk’s latest pickup truck design, the trend for 2020 in interiors is more organic and comfortable. Technology, now ubiquitous, is as likely to be hidden as centralised and celebrated. The trend for living spaces in 2020, in fact, offers a few tongue-in-cheek ‘easter eggs’ referring to how we thought we’d live in the 21st century, while otherwise embracing more leather, velvet, suede and wool than chrome, glass and plastic.

Texture is the new colour this year.

The feature wall is all fine and good, but there’s a counter-argument in design to spaces, which appear flat and uninviting, giving the impression of an unlived-

in gallery. One example of this is the sudden rise of boucle, from a catwalk fixture in fashion to a trend in home design. From the runway, too, we’ve seen the reintroduction of stitched and appliqued patterns, breaking up the tritone colour wheel approach to decor.

While a riot of clashing shades is still to be avoided, the era of battleship grey, beige and stark white seems to be coming to a close, with terracotta, peach, pale blue and a favourite combo, cream white and mint green pastel, coming to the fore in many collections.

There’s an emerging trend to update the ‘shabby chic’ aesthetic, with its repurposed baroque accents, with retro-futurist notes. Repurposed tin

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signs, display cases, auto parts and appliances from the forward-looking, chrome-and-fins 50s are the new hot ticket, evoking the fact that designers in those days imagined 2020 replete with ‘Saturn’s rings’ around everything, and likely hovering robots to mix our martinis too.

The clever use of space is also a popular trend, with multi-use rooms and concealed technology serving as

the 2020s equivalent of the secret door behind a bookcase in a Victorian mansion. Think pop-out desks, beds which disappear into the ceiling, flat screens inset behind artworks and storage space everywhere you wouldn’t expect it.

Most of all, the second fifth of the century is all about self-expression and making something new out of something old. Let the creativity commence! 

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Make it your dream home Trust and reputation One of the greatest and most fulfilling projects you can undertake, both creatively and financially, is in renovating a home. It’s a national obsession, as evidenced by the wealth of television shows and internet blogs about just this subject.

Of course, when done right, a good renovation allows you to turn a place you fell in love with at the open home into the perfect expression of your personality as well as a haven away from the stress of the outside world or a workplace to pursue hobbies and ambitions. The problem is that to achieve that dream; it’s invariably necessary to share the load and to turn some responsibility over to professionals who know how to perform those difficult and sometimes even potentially dangerous tasks such as shifting load-bearing walls, rewiring switchboards, plumbing in en suites and fitting gas for cookers and water heaters.

Pick the wrong team, and, as innumerable television build-offs have shown us, one of two things happens.

You have to compromise your vision or blow your schedule and budget to pieces. There’s good news, however, for those seeking to snap up a bargain in the Kaipara housing market and transform it to meet their ideal of either a family home or a retirement hideaway.

As a small town in a region full of small towns, we are proud to have a complement of tradespeople who live and work on their reputations.

Some of the firms in the Kaipara are second or third generation operations.

One Dargaville flooring company, for example, has been in the trade since before the second world war. Bosses of today are often the apprentices of the past. Some homes here have been remodelled by successive generations of builders, who have access to dad and grandad’s plans. That means that they have continued to thrive in a small-town environment, where bad publicity could make business disappear. Reputation means a lot in rural New Zealand, so there’s no room for poor workmanship.

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Artistic 2020 vision u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s wearable arts extravaganza burst on to the scene three short years ago, creating a buzz in the local creative community as a new place to showcase local imagination, design and technical skill. During three competitions it has been developed and grown into a red-letter day on the local arts calendar combining the visual appeal of a red carpet exhibition opening with the glamour of fashion week.

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With entries now open for the 2020 Dargaville Wearable Arts, event organisers have been busy working behind the scenes to ensure a fantastic backdrop for contestants. In 2019, Dr Maggie Buxton’s AwhiWorld company lavished audiovisual magic on the wearable arts stage and surrounds.

Reimagining the interior space and even painting Dargaville’s old civic chambers with light and images. There are suitably ambitious plans to make 2020 an even more stunning spectacle.

One hallmark by which the success of the event can be measured is the enthusiasm with which previous contenders have signed up to create something new for 2020.

While this is great news for fans of the wearable arts genre, who will be treated to a visual feast by these veterans, it also means that places for newcomers are filling fast. The message is clear; the time to register interest is now. Allowing plenty of time to work with the supportive wearable arts production team to ensure the very best presentation.

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For potential patrons and audience members, it’s time to save the date and clear some space in your calendar. With 2019’s shows playing to packed houses and garnering very positive reviews, this is not an event you want to miss. From the creative director to the sound crew,

the visual artists to the models, the artists and designers; all agree that you’ll be delighted and amazed by what you see on stage next September. Plan a spring road trip and enjoy a weekend of arts and culture with a relaxing break in the Kaipara for 2020. 

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We are accepting applications to enter NOW-share your creative vision with the world in 2020 entry categories

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The Kaipara’s premiere multimedia arts extravaganza returns with a bold new vision for 2020 and a fresh collection of art couture from our leading creative talents

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CAMP GROUNDS

To find out more about the wonderful camping and holiday facilities here in the Kaipara, visit www.kaipara.govt.nz and click on Parks and Public Spaces in the drop-down Our District tab. Further details about individual camp grounds are available through this website.

KAI IWI LAKES TAHAROA DOMAIN Northland’s shining jewel. Come stay and play at Kai Iwi Lakes, Taharoa Domain, one of New Zealand’s best holiday spots. Perfect for a wonderful camping experience with the choice of two camp grounds located on the lake foreshore, both offering an ideal camping experience for tents, caravans or motorhomes.

Visit http://kaiiwicamp.nz for more information.

There is a strict no pets and dogs policy to protect the native wildlife.

Cost - $15 Adult (15 years +) Children $8 (0-14years) $10 additional fee per powered site

Bookings - lakes@kaipara.govt.nz

TINOPAI CAMP GROUND Sea views and sunny days await at this ‘absolute waterfront’ camper’s paradise. The facilities are modest and traditional, but clean and decorated with colorful artwork.

The swimming is good here all summer, or you can fish off o the nearby wharf. A lovely ‘off ‘off the beaten track’ spot for relaxing, Enjoy an old fashioned camping holiday with wood-fired BBQs on-site, cabin accommodation available, hot showers and kitchen facilities.

Cost - Adult $12, Children $5, (plus additional $3 for powered site) CabIn available from $50 per night for 1 person plus $15 for every extra adult

Bookings - tinopai@outlook.co.nz 09 974 7554

GLINKS GULLY CAMP GROUND Beside a magnificent stretch of the Tasman coast, this camp is nestled into a plateau above the bay. There is plenty of tent spaces and it is an ‘open secret’ that this is a great place to fish. Pack your surfcaster and enjoy.

Kitchen and picnic facilities await so you can grill the one that didn’t get away!

Cost - $10 per person // Under 5’s FREE Powered site $10 per day

Bookings - bbsouthgate@xtra.co.nz 09 439 5353

KELLYS BAY CAMP GROUND Kellys Bay is a small rural seaside community with a stunningly beautiful beach, facing east toward the sunrise on the majestic Kaipara Harbour. Some of the region’s best fishing is right on your doorstep, with the campground just across the road from the beach.

This is Kiwi camping at its best — unrefined and close to nature, but all the better for it!

Cost - Powered Sites: $17 for two adults & 2 children Non-power Sites: $13 for two adults & 2 children Extra people $2

Bookings - 09 439 0781 0274 509 473

PAHI MOTOR CAMP Located on a little spit of land extending out into the waters of the Kaipara, Pahi Motor Camp has a well deserved reputation as a relaxing and scenic spot. The sites are close to an excellent wharf, boat ramps and a sheltered inner harbour that is great for swimming, fishing and boating. All sites are level, some with sheltering trees — especially an historic Moreton Bay Fig tree, said to be one of the ten largest trees in the world. Enjoy modern amenities to complement your stay, such as a children’s playground, well-appointed kitchen, on-site store, filtered water supply and laundry.

Cost - Adult $18, Children (4-14) $10 // Under 4’s FREE

Bookings - 09 431 7322

POUTO CAMP GROUND With stunning views overlooking the Kaipara Harbour, you can fish until your hearts content. When the weather’s fine, walk to the historic Pouto lighthouse, 4x4, or quadbike along the sandy beach, enjoy the peace and quiet or enjoy swimming in a number of bays. The camp itself is small with only 16 sites, and the historic Marine Hall has been converted to 2 backpackers rooms. There is a full kitchen, lounge and hot showers and toilets.

Cost - 2x adults $22.00 power/non power sites $10 per adult for tent sites Backpacker $20 per person per night Children’s rates apply

Bookings - 09 435 0596

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Volunteers show community spirit u by Andy Bryenton

On Tuesday, December 10, people from many jobs and walks of life around the town of Dargaville finished work and gathered at the town’s fire station to welcome the newest member of the team.

“It’s the volunteers who are the backbone of our brigade. We couldn’t do this without them. In most of rural New Zealand, and here specifically, we rely on members of the public stepping up, completing the training, answering the call.”

That’s the message echoed by senior firefighters across the Kaipara, from Dargaville to Mangawhai, who opened a brand new station this year.

Locally, the comradeship and civic pride of the fire brigade is apparent in the numbers coming through to join, take up the yellow jacket, and learn the skills needed to save lives.

Two such young people are Owen Cleary and Sateke Tuanaki, who are right now training in Mount Wellington, Auckland, at Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s specialist facility. Young cadets, as yet too junior to follow in Owen and Sateke’s boot-steps, come and train at simulations alongside the fully-fledged firefighters to learn the basics and prepare for their own graduation in years to come.

There are plenty of others who have moved to Dargaville from elsewhere who choose to be counted among the town’s first responders. Colin Sloan,

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who has returned recently to Dargaville, and manages a senior portfolio with the Kaipara District Council, swaps his formal wear for a uniform when the siren rings. “I’m just keen to help the community,” he says. “There’s a lot to learn, getting into this role, but I’m determined.”

Dargaville’s new fire engine was formally blessed at the Tuesday evening ceremony and is now ready to head out when it’s needed, carrying a crew of six, along with equipment such as the ‘jaws of life’, a defibrillator, first aid equipment, oxygen bottles, and the obligatory metres of high-volume hosepipe. 

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SEED — DARGAVILLE’S COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS HUB Seed Features

Our Mission To provide a platform that will encourage entrepreneurship, merging business and community to cultivate ideas, that will promote incubation and harvest success in Dargaville

Seed Key Relationships • Kaipara District Council • Northland Chamber of Commerce • Northland Inc • Dargaville Business Forum • Kauri Coast Promotion Society • School/Training Providers • YES programmes • Dargaville Arts Association • Sportsville/Sport Northland • Grey Power • Big River FM • Riverside Gardens • Kaipara Lifestyler

• Meeting rooms • Business support • Permanent desks • Hot Desks • Events calendar • Photocopier/Printing facilities • Wi-fi access • Online members hub • Business workshops

Seed is a collaborative workspace where business meets community. A place that encourages revitalisation, business innovation and growth in Dargaville.

An environment where great things can happen

Offering a channel of capability building to unleash potential

• Affordable • Flexible • Office overheads covered • Networking Opportunities • Socialising • Motivating • Collaborative

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DARGAVILLE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS HUB

“Bounce ideas around with other like minded people, establish industry connections, and feel inspired to achieve great outcomes”

Tap into Professional Business Support & workshops available at the Seed

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PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY THE DCDB Community engagement — Revitalisation and Growth Supporting and encouraging economic growth for business’ and community - Connect - Cohesion - Collaboration – Creation

SUPPORTING AND CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE REVITALISATION AND GROWTH

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Charting a future course u by Andy Bryenton

With a background in economic development and a passion for town management, encouraging community growth and promoting the unique points of civic centres, Wendy Dunn found herself in demand all across the greater Auckland area.

From Manurewa to Howick, to training others in her skill set across in Northcote, to attending meetings in the central suburbs, the professional who today heads up the Dargaville Community Development Board as chief executive found entire days could go by stuck in the city’s infamous traffic.

It was an exasperating situation for a person who “can’t abide doing nothing when there is so much to achieve.”

Time at the traffic lights was time away from planning events and promotions, and coming up with ways to help various groups come together for their mutual benefit.

Wendy already had a strong connection to the west Kaipara when the choice to move here came to the forefront of the conversation.

Her mother was born at Te Kopuru Hospital, and her partner hailed from this part of the world too. So it was natural that they had spent the past year or two exploring the countryside on weekends, enjoying the outdoors, and the contrast from the city.

“This town is very pretty. It has a massive potential to grow and develop,”

she says, speaking from the new premises of the Dargaville Community Development Board, on Victoria Street in the centre of town.

“We need to help build infrastructure to support that growth, and a big part of that is facilitating existing groups, interests and businesses to get together, join their strengths.

“We want to help people make connections.”

While working in Pukekohe, where she established several initiatives, such as a school holiday programme for kids, Wendy was offered the opportunity to move north and make Dargaville her permanent home, bringing a wealth of skills along with her.

Those skills have added to the work of the DCDB in facilitating a wealth of events for the coming year, including but not limited to a role in this summer’s Wai Worri Country Muster, the Northland Field Days, Centenary celebrations for Northland Rugby, hosting the BDO bike race as it comes to town, the brand new Dargaville River Festival (concurrent with the Northern Wairoa Boating Club’s regatta) and many more. 

p The DCDB’s Wendy Dunn is a new arrival with a family past in the region and a wealth of experience to share

REMEMBER...

Slip, Slop, Slap Your Community Your Way

The Dargaville Community Development Board (DCDB) are developing a vibrant, successful and empowered community by providing support for activities of benefit to the Dargaville area.

We are Inspiring community engagement, revitalisation and growth across all sectors.

EVENT PLANNING

Does your event have a robust plan, including covering any potential Health and Safety issues, or requirements for special permits?

We can help with: • Grant application processing and promotional planning.

• Collaboration with marketing and promotion.

• Ideas and support for your event - social, leisure and business.

BUSINESS ADVISORY SUPPORT

SEED CO-WORKING SPACE

Do you need an office space to support your organisations activities, or to grow your business without the overheads?

We can help with: • Community connections and access to business advice and support.

• Good rates for desk and meeting spaces with Wi-Fi, printing and refreshment station, community groups and individuals welcome • Call into our office to discuss your needs

What’s on in Dargaville? Check out dargavillenz.com/events or PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING

Our focus is to promote Dargaville as a great place to live, work, play and do business. Visit Dargaville - We Dare You! • Our Facebook page showcases the area, its people and activities.

• The Dargavillenz.com website showcases and promotes events, attractions along with links to accommodation, business and community listings.

THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Are you looking for business support or wanting to run an idea past us to gain feedback?

We can help with: • Collaboration to support your ideas and aspirations • Investor advice and entrepreneurial development • Liaison with Kaipara District Council, Chamber of Commerce, Kauri Coast Promotions Society and Northland Inc.

Visit Dargaville — We Dare You!

The Dargaville Community Development Board wish you all a happy Christmas and best wishes for 2020

We are currently supporting the community with projects including: • Safer Dargaville / CCTV - Supporting Crime Prevention initiatives in Dargaville • We manage social housing on behalf of KDC (for over 65s). Criteria applies.

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Tailored legal SoluTionS limiTed

COMPANY PROFILE Tailored Legal Solutions is a boutique law firm based in Dargaville which specialises in litigation, business support & strategy (including employment) and estate planning.

When asked why she established and based her specialist legal practice in Dargaville, Barrister & Solicitor Emma Smith answers quite simply “because it’s home”.

More practically, Emma says “modern business practices mean our business is conducted via email, internet and phone to such a significant degree that being a specialist practice no longer requires you to be based in Queen Street in Auckland.

I travel as and when I need to. The rest of the time we get the work done right here — we avoid the rush hour and costs that go with a “city-based ego”.

Emma has been working with clients in Northland for 9 years following her return from the UK. After establishing Tailored Legal Solutions in January 2015 her growing reputation now sees Emma working regularly with clients throughout New Zealand.

Regularly appearing in the High Court, Emma has built her business on a solution-based philosophy: “Sometimes winning the argument is not always the best outcome. Often some lateral thinking finds a much better outcome much earlier in the process.”

Also working with her clients on their business and estate planning & strategies, Emma encourages clients to prepare for the “red-flag” moments: “Time spent discussing and preparing for the hard issues can often seem difficult but it is healthier and cheaper than leaving matters to be litigated at a later date.”

When asked about the firm’s growth and ongoing success Emma suggested that we hear from some of the clients she has worked with in the past 12 months: “Having found myself in the position of needing an exceptionally smart lawyer, I read an article introducing Emma Smith.

I am involved in a lengthy property dispute. At every step Emma has shown her warmth as a human being and very quick, incisive mind as a barrister and solicitor. Emma has always been direct as to the possibilities and unshakable to any threats posed.

All my interactions with Emma’s law firm Tailored Legal Solutions have been positive and supportive of my situation.

Thank you Emma for being an exceptional person and lawyer… I can’t tell you how dark some of these days have been. Your skill and support have kept me closer to the light… sincerest regards” AB, Property Litigation Client, Fielding “Emma Smith is not your “typical lawyer”; short in stature, drives a ute, practises out of Dargaville and gives hugs.

She’s also practical to a tee, highly professional, with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Emma has worked with us for the last three years on both complex and high-profile cases.

Emma and her team always go over and above for us with support and service to make sure that we get the best possible outcome.

What more can we say? We would recommend Emma and her team in a heartbeat.”

Business Owners, Commercial Litigation Clients, Whangarei It gives me great personal pleasure to write this testimonial for Emma because when I first heard of her, I thought she and her deeds must in fact be a myth.

I had spent the previous eight years looking for a replacement for my barrister who had died — a Dr of Laws and a delightful humble brilliant man, a hard act to follow. After 13 false starts with other barristers all claiming to be able to take on a banking Corporate, I was starting to despair.

Then I heard of this barrister from Dargaville who had taken on the case in the High Court, of a small local farmer who had been appallingly treated by the same bank. The opposition found themselves underprepared in the face of a superb education, comprehensive coalface experience, and knowledge of the law.

All this backed up by Facts, Ethics, Integrity and Accountability with real skin in the game.

Emma’s business model and commitment are unique in NZ. Emma also has the delightful gift of the vernacular that would leave an East Coast drover’s dog in no doubt of her opinion and the next minute make an opposition barrister wish they had stuck to their Uni holiday job.”

Retired Farmer, Banking Litigation Client, Hawke’s Bay “As a company engaged in business across the country, access to timely, accurate and relevant legal advice is something which provides us with more than just peace of mind.

As we operate from Dargaville we are extremely fortunate that we have available a local expert that offers the accessibility and availability for a one on one service.

We know that Tailored Legal Solutions is there to put all of Emma’s knowledge and experience, combined with her common sense approach, at our disposal whenever it may be required.”

Business Owner, Commercial Clients, Dargaville I was a Dairy farmer affected by the SWAP loans sold by a bank: foreclosed on and the farm sold. After the Commerce Commission investigation into the banks misselling of SWAPS I submitted my own proceedings in the High Court.

After receiving direction from the Court that the Company had to be represented by a Lawyer I approached Emma. Also from a farming background she can relate to you practically and formally. I was impressed with her solutions and proposed direction for my case.

Emma’s experience in the UK shone through in her professional knowledge of, and ability in, the corporate world. Her preparation and presentation in court is thorough and impressive. The Bank’s Lawyers were not going to pull the wool over her eyes.

We both enjoyed the challenge of taking on the big guys. I’m delighted to say after going to mediation a settlement was reached.

Dairy Farmer, Banking Litigation Client, Dargaville

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DARGAVILLE

The Kauri Coast’s gateway With a vibrant and colourful past as the ‘wild west’ of colonialera New Zealand, the Dargaville of the present-day sits at the crossroads of history and the future, just as it sits at the crossroads between the river, land and sea.

Here, where two major highways cross, you’ll find a town that’s growing and changing as it becomes the ‘best known little secret’ north of Auckland.

In the past, people came here to work in the forests and gumfields. Now, the allure is of a more relaxed lifestyle, with multiple examples of the great outdoors right on the doorstep and amenities in easy reach as well. Those leaving the big city, whether it’s to start a family with the help of affordable housing prices, or to retire amidst nature in a small friendly community, contribute to the Kaipara’s recent growth rate of over 20 per cent.

They have plenty of reasons to make that choice.

Modern Dargaville is more than a retail hub or a town with its purposebuilt hospital; more even than the sum of its restaurants, schools, parks and market days.

From the museum on the hilltop holding a fascinating array of taonga from both the pre-European, maritime and colonial past, through to recent additions such as public pools and

a thriving cinema, this is a town with a genuine sense of community. It’s something at once indefinable and incredibly compelling, and something mentioned by nearly every person who has come here to make Dargaville their home.

That’s not to say that the nearby environment doesn’t have its allure as well. The vast, wild expanse of the Ripiro Coast with its world-class fishing is minutes away. It’s not much further to enjoy hiking through mature kauri forests, hunting in the hill country, riding off-road bikes through the sandy hills or on the trails, or just taking in the scenery. Stop by to refuel with a meal at one of the town’s surprising number of unique cafes and restaurants, from Thai cuisine through to Indian, fresh fish and chips in the old-fashioned style, hearty steaks and ribs at the local tavern or entirely plant-based, dairy and glutenfree options.

While you’re here, take a closer look at the heritage of this fascinating area and the modern-day artwork, which this

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It’s no surprise that many of those who have been ‘just passing through’ in recent years have made the call to settle here for good. 

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DARGAVILLE/TE KOPURU

J A Forrest Ltd AgricuLturAL contrActing

Returning to where it began

Servicing the Wider Kaipara District for the past 10 years.

u by Andy Bryenton

Now a seasoned veteran when it comes to mechanical know-how, Wayne Goodall recalls his rural childhood vividly here in the Kaipara. Living on a farm, he was less interested in the livestock and the countryside than with what was under the hood of the family’s tractor, or what made their farm bikes tick.

As he notes: “Once you’ve taken an engine apart, you really have to learn how to put it back together again.” This love of tinkering and experimenting served him well on a long sojourn away from the land of his birth, which saw Wayne delve into all aspects of internal combustion. For fun, and the thrill of competition, this meant donning the helmet and leathers of a motorcycle racer. Wayne’s a previous winner of the BEARS formula two national title, and he’s got a long history with the so-called ‘Ferrari of road bikes’, the superfast stable of Italian manufacturer Ducati.

When it came to work, he spent more than a decade self-employed, taking care of the road fleet in the South Auckland town of Pukekohe. Home of the big racetrack, which is the natural habitat of the V8 supercars, it’s a town that has been surrounded by the city as time goes by. That rising tide was part of the reason Wayne decided to pack his tools and come back to the land of his birth.

“It is a great place to live and work, close to the beach and far away from

Wishing all my customers a very merry xmas & a happy new year.

See you in 2020.

• Silage & hay making • Fert Spreading • Spraying • Mulching • Raceway/Driveways • Water Systems • Rotary Hoeing/Seed Box • Chickory/Turnip Crops • Fencing Yards

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p Wayne Goodall returned to Dargaville, his childhood home town, armed with skills that now help his neighbours keep their cars and utes road safe

the pace of the city, which has all but swallowed Pukekohe up,” he says.

In the year since he opened his Car Mech Services garage and workshop, he’s met a whole lot of locals, built his business, reconnected with names familiar from his youth, and spent some time on his other passion, the restoration and construction of classic autos. Last year’s Maungaturoto hot rod show to benefit the local primary school saw him turn up in his immaculate ‘sleeper’ HQ series Holden. A perfect example of the car your dad may have

driven in the 1970s, except for the thoroughly modern engine tucked away under the hood.

On most days, you’ll find Wayne helping keep our local cars, vans and utes safe and roadworthy from his central premises.

In Dargaville, the master mechanic has a building of his own, and no landlord. Just plenty of space for his high-powered projects, and plenty more to hoist, inspect, repair and upgrade most anything that rolls or gets towed through the door. 

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Come and join us for our Christmas services as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

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Cards, books, jewellery , fashion accessories, paintings, wall art, collage, mixed media Great for Christmas gifts and a chance to take a piece of the Kaipara home to YOUR HOME.

OPEN: Tuesday to Saturday 11am - 3pm Muddy Waters Gallery

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B A Y LY S B E A C H / K A I I W I / K A I H U

Nature’s ultimate playground

Aeons before the first human footprints were placed in New Zealand sand; nature had already prepared a spectacular feast for the senses in the north-west. A combination of factors, including geology, climate, evolution and our nation’s geographic isolation created three absolute must-see features just north of Dargaville.

The massive uplift of the continental plates created the Ripiro Coast, accessible at Baylys Beach and through many smaller gaps and gullies from Pouto Point to the great headland of Maunganui Bluff. An almost unbroken sweep of coastline that rivals the more northerly Ninety Mile Beach in stature; this is a rare driveable coast, able to be traversed with care at low tide by fourwheel-drive vehicles. It’s advised that this ‘road’ should be treated with caution and respect. Stick to the hard sand, and never drive between fishers and the water, for danger of breaking their lines.

Approach groups of people on the beach at 30kph or slower and watch for kids and dogs. Police randomly patrol the beach, so drive safe, stay off the dunes, and enjoy the right to cruise this unique coastline respectfully and responsibly.

Flipping a vehicle or getting stuck here could be very dangerous indeed.

Kai Iwi Lakes formed when massive dunes were pushed up and inland by geological forces, forming deep, wide

freshwater lakes of astounding clarity.

A popular tourist destination, these lakes are a great place to swim and are frequented by campers and boaties with small watercraft during the summer months. The ‘tent city’ that springs up here is known as the Kaipara’s unofficial fifth-biggest town during January when the lake-encircling bicycle trail and white sand beaches are a haven for tourists.

There are two popular swimmable lakes, both situated in the 538-hectare Taharoa Domain, with bathroom facilities and even a food truck in residence during summer.

The final drawcard of this amazing slice of New Zealand is the Waipoua Forest, an immense and primordial kauri forest spanning hills and valleys north of the lakes, with other stands of great stature nearby, such as Trounson Kauri Park. Here you’ll find a living example of how New Zealand appeared before the arrival of mankind, a habitat for kiwi and other native birds, and the home of the world-famous Tane Mahuta, largest

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living kauri. This 45-metre tall behemoth was discovered in the 1920s by road surveyors pushing through toward opinion on the Hokianga, and it remains

one of the nation’s premier tourist photo opportunities. A walk through the cool, green woodlands is like a trip back in time, and not an experience to miss.  BAYLYS BEACH HOLIDAY PARK

Experience the west coast Taste Kumara where it’s grown ~ Enjoy Surfing or Fishing ~ Explore the Kauri Forest and say hello to Tane Mahuta ~ Visit the pristine Kai Iwi lakes ~ Learn about the area’s rich heritage in the local museums ~ or just relax and let the pressures of life disappear.

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RETIREMENT & LIFESTYLE

Sunrise of the golden-agers u by Andy Bryenton

It’s an era of change for New Zealand demographically. Sixty is the new 40, and by the dawn of 2035, just 15 years away, more than 1.25 million of us will be celebrating our golden years.

Already, the Kaipara District is seeing a shift in the kind of people who want to move here to live. Groups, as varied as our charitable clubs and societies, community organisations, local and central government, are rising to the challenges and opportunities this brings.

There’s ample reason for older folks to consider the Kaipara as an option for retirement. Firstly, there are the sunshine hours, which in recent years have matched those of the famously clement Nelson region. A warmer winter and lots of outdoors time in summer make for a healthier lifestyle than ice, slush and snow. At the same time, there’s more to the choice than simple meteorology. Sunshine alone can’t account for a 20.6 per cent rise in population between census takings, and neither, despite its obvious natural beauty, can just the scenery we have on offer.

As in most western nations, there’s an element of connectivity and proximity to people’s choices to live here.

The countryside is beautiful, but the amenities of the city, with its centralised hubs of arts and culture, music, performance and centralised specialist

medical care, are a major drawcard too.

As roading improves, with motorways forging ahead north of Auckland to bring our region closer, travel times diminish.

Currently, it’s a one and a half to two-hour drive from the Kaipara to the harbour bridge. That’s less than some people’s commute in gridlocked traffic on a weekday morning. When the motorway slices through to Wellsford, it’ll be a clear shot from Kaiwaka, in the Kaipara, to downtown or the western route.

Additionally, last week’s government report recommending moving the ports of Auckland to nearby Marsden Point means even more infrastructure linking our part of the world to the city is on its way.

Then again, when it comes to many amenities, Kaipara towns are already well-stocked. Dargaville has its hospital, and three retirement homes or communities, two of which also provide medical care. Maungaturoto boasts a growing and expanding community-owned retirement home of its own. Paparoa is the site of a newly-developed retirement lifestyle residential subdivision — and more are certain to follow. For retirees seeking

the sunny good life out on a sustainable block, thoughts of true old age are still decades away. Moreover, the Kaipara is planning ahead to fulfil the needs of our

older citizens today, preparing for a role in providing excellent quality of life for those who are able to leave the nine to five world behind in their golden years. 

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E D U C AT I O N

Opportunities to learn and grow The Kaipara is a great example of the old saying ‘school ends when the last bell rings, but learning is for life’. This region provides not only top-quality educational facilities from preschool through to high school but also a wealth of programmes to further the love of learning no matter if you’re 10 or 110 years old.

With so many people choosing to move to the Kaipara to raise a family, education is an important part of their decision-making process. There’s plenty of feedback that this doesn’t just mean access to playgroups, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools of good character. Parents

also expect the chance for their kids to grow up in and around nature, learning from the natural environment and the opportunities presented by country life.

In a place where kindergartens raise their own chickens, schools have access to the ocean, harbour and forests as living biology classrooms, and there’s

TANGOWAHINE SCHOOL

We wish you all a very happy, fun-filled and safe summer break. Enjoy quality time with your family and friends. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

Tenacity | Whanaungatanga | Stewardship Open for teachers only 28th -29th January 2020.

School starts Thursday 30th January 2020 for all tamariki.

p Ruawai Kindergarten is a great example of community focused education, a theme which carries on through our schools, apprenticeship programs and learning institutions

the chance to ride horses, sail boats, mountain bike, hike and swim, education becomes more holistic than within the constraints of the city.

The Kaipara’s schools are enriched with cultural and sporting programmes, which consistently produce awards and victories, and benefit from smaller class sizes for each teacher, in many cases, than their counterparts in more cosmopolitan areas. Extracurricular activities are as varied as the leisure pursuits we enjoy thanks to our surroundings. Additionally, there are plenty of ways for adults here to engage with educational opportunities. These might be formal, such as courses offered at the tertiary level by Northtec, or informal, such as joining a club or

society to learn anything from playing the ukulele to painting to working with wood or cooking exotic foods.

Arts and crafts groups are also a great way to meet friends for those new to the area. With the internet bringing the knowledge of the world to our doorsteps via high-speed broadband, it’s possible to access expertise on any subject and find support from locals who can supply the tools and materials you need to experiment. That’s because another great example of life-long learning here is one of the prime reasons folks want to live in the Kaipara. Learning to plant and grow a garden, raise some chickens, make preserves and cultivate an orchard are all examples of education that has tangible results you can be proud of. 

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Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th January Options with Deans (External NCEA exam results and New Enrolments) Year 13 Leadership Training. School office reopens Monday 27th January Northland Anniversary Day - School closed for instruction Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th January Teachers only day

Thursday 30th January Year 9s and Year 13s back to school. Powhiri at 9am in hall, parents/caregivers welcome Friday 31st January All year levels back to school. Year 9 transition programme begins Thursday 6th February Waitangi Day (public holiday) School closed for instruction Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th February Year 9 and Year 13 camp

ADDITIONAL DATES Friday 14th August - Accord teacher only day Friday 27th November - Accord teacher only day Thursday 10th December - Teacher only day Friday 11th Decemeber - Teacher only day Wednesday 9th December - Final day for students SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS Phone 09 439 7229 | office@darghigh.school.nz dargavillehighschool.co.nz

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H E A LT H

Services second to none

It is a simple fact of life that without good health, our quality of life goes downhill, but here in the Kaipara, we are fortunate to have top-quality professionals and associated services as part of a broadly integrated health system that is the equal of any.

Across the district, there are medical centres in Mangawhai, Maungaturoto and Paparoa, operated by Coast to Coast Healthcare, with another medical centre attached to Dargaville Hospital.

Where full surgical services are required, Whangarei Hospital is within easy reach of St John ambulance services. Moreover, in the case of emergencies, the Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST) rescue helicopter has dedicated landing pads at Maungaturoto and Ruawai.

There was a time when the government threatened the closure of Dargaville Hospital in favour of Whangarei-based health care — but Dargaville residents said a resounding no to that.

The Save the Hospital committee was formed, soon Dargaville received a $1.9 million government grant, and it became a legal entity to be known as the Kaipara Community Health Trust (KCHT).

The deed requires trustees to be the ‘guardian’ for health services, and act to enhance and retain quality health services.

Dargaville medical services ensure the highest standard of equipment and technology are attained. The hospital is connected to all of Northland’s hospital facilities via a remote diagnosis and assistance tool called RITA —

the Rapid Information Telehealth Assessment system.

Using a suite of optics in the acute assessment room and on a mobile unit, RITA allows doctors and surgeons from far-off hospitals view patient’s condition, make a diagnosis assisting with advice in emergency situations. A specialist in medicine is at the end of the interactive video line no matter what the illness or injury presented.

Another technological advance is the Manage My Health app. CEO of Kaipara Community Health Trust, Debbie Evans, said at the time: “Dargaville Medical Centre is investing in technology apps.

Keeping our rural community at the leading edge of healthcare and providing patients with access to their health records. So the patient can be informed and involved in their healthcare.”

The app is available through the Dargaville Medical Centre. It enables users to stay in contact with health professionals, check test results and book appointments via their smartphone or computer.

The app also shows personal medical history. It alerts a patient when an appointment is due, as well as allowing people to order a repeat on a prescription from their smartphones.

With dedicated health professions

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION 2020

The Hospice Office and Shop will be open as usual around the public holidays Enjoy the festive season and all the best for 2020.

p Maungaturoto locals inspect the rescue helicopter as it makes its first visit to the new landing pad

backed by the best health technological innovations, Kaipara has world-class services to support its vibrant and growing community. 

• Full Skin Checks • Mole Mapping • Dermoscopy analysis of moles • Surgical and Non surgical options • No Referrals needed • Southern Cross Affiliated providers

Held at Dargaville Intermediate School gym

Hyper C class FREE

Suitable for all ages & fitness levels

RADICAL FITNESS

BodyZone

THE DARGAVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!!

25 DECEMBER Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-11am 26 DECEMBER Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-12noon 27,30,31 DECEMBER Normal Surgery Hours: 7.30am-5.30pm 1 & 2 JANUARY 2020 Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-12noon

RUAWAI

Last Day: 20 December — Re-opening: 3 February

Dr Christian Wieser Dr Bruce Cottee Dr Celia Keane Accredited Skin Cancer Doctors with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia SERVICING NORTHLAND

09 438 2188

TE KOPURU

Doctors Clinic Last Day: 19 December — Re-opening: 13 February Nurses Clinic Last Day: 16 December — Re-opening: 3 February

09 439 8079 (24 hours)

CALL NOW! 022 567 9880

Kaipara Physiotherapy

Make plans NOW for your swimming pool and make the most of next summer!

LYNDSEY BARGH PHYSIOTHERAPY

Lyndsey Bargh

Lynne Butterworth

Amanda Howse

NOW OPEN IN 3 LOCATIONS Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 1656 • Maungaturoto Medical Centre 09 431 9062 M: 027 273 6939 E: lyndseybargh@callplus.net.nz

The Deep End

• ACC co-payment $17 per treatment • Private Consultations $45 • ACC & private treatments – no GP referral • Acupuncture Available under ACC

Your Specialist Spa & Pool Store

59 Hannah Street, Whangarei ask@thedeepend.co.nz

IT’S NOT A TARGET

3 JANUARY ONWARDS: NORMAL HOURS 7.30am-5.30pm

Go on take the plunge...

We have a fantastic range of luxurious spa pools starting from $5,699

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FUN CLASSES Timetable to suit all Classes from $7 POWER - The ultimate barbell programme for maximum power!

OXIGENO - Relax your mind & invigorate your body X55 - Total body conditioning to trim & tone Top Ride Spin - Burn calories & strengthen your heart with a spin class that delivers results, fast!

Kimax - Assimilates the use of Boxing, Muay Thai and Kickboxing through simple combinations.

Hospice Kaipara would like to thank the community for all their support over 2019

(09) 438 9536

Dargaville – 8.00am - 5.00pm | Maungaturoto – 8.30am - 5.00pm Paparoa – Tues 8.30am - 5pm

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Kaipara 2020 summer ‘what’s on’ Looking for something to do in Kaipara during summer? Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar!

Kaihu RPM ... an energetic and fun rock covers band Playing a mixture of Classic & Modern Rock, Think ... The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Dragon, The Black Keys, Steve Miller Band, The Pretenders, and many, many more ...

Playing Live at the Ruawai Pizza Bar & Steakhouse 21 December 2019 Start at 7pm

Kaihu Hall Market Day — Saturday, January 11 2020, 10am start at the hall 43 Kaihu Wood Road Kaihu. Call May 027 405 2240.

Dargaville Olly Knox — Album release at the Central Hotel Victoria Street, Dargaville.

Saturday, December 21 5pm. Free entry.

128th Northern Wairoa A&P Show — Saturday, February 8 2020 at Arapohue Showgrounds, 3338 Mititai Rd, Arapohue. For more information visit arapohueshow.weebly.com.

Northland Field Days — Thursday, March 5 to Saturday, March 7 2020 at 33 Awakino Point East Road, Dargaville.

Visit northlandfielddays.co.nz for more information.

Matakohe Rintoul Collection — A new exhibition of Maori taonga from the Rintoul Collection at The Kauri Museum, Church Street Matakohe phone 09 431 7417.

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Tinopai Fishing Contest 2020 — Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Tinopai School, 1913 Tinopai Rd, Matakohe. For entries and enquiries call 09 431 7182.

Paparoa Northland Circus Festival 2020 — January 10, 11 and 12 2020.

Paparoa War Memorial Hall and A&P showgrounds, State Highway 12, Paparoa. For more information visit circuskumarani.co.nz/web/ncf.html or call 09 439 5152.

Paparoa A&P Show — Saturday, Feb 1 2020, Paparoa Showgrounds State Highway 12. For more information visit paparoashow.org.nz.

Pahi Pahi Regatta — Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26 2020 at Pahi Domain. Enquiries contact Mike 027 285 1408.

Maungaturoto Garden and House Tour 2020 — Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 9.30am to 5pm both days.

NEW KITCHEN, NEW MENU PLUS THE OLD FAVOURITES • BURGERS • FISH AND CHIPS • ICE CREAMS • A LA CARTE • BAR • DINE IN • TAKEAWAYS

Open 7 Days from 8am Child Friendly A variety of Coffees Available

PH: 09 439 4549 | Seaview Road, Baylys Beach

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Visit Dahlias for Dementia Facebook page for more information.

Maungaturoto Christmas Parade — Saturday, December 21 starting at 4pm from the Good News Church on Hurndall Street followed afterwards by a family festival at Maungaturoto Primary School.

Enquiries call Terri on 021 0222 0218.

Mangawhai Northern Bass — Three-day music festival. Sunday, December 29 to Monday, December 31 at Worsfold Farm, 420 Settlement Road, Mangawhai, Kaipara. Visit northernbass.co.nz for more information.

Markets

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

Ruawai Market Day – Fourth Sunday of the month. Ruawai Four Square car park 9am to 1pm. Contact Cathryn text 022 631 0644.

Te Kopuru Market – 1st Sunday of the month starting in February 2020, 9am to noon, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH 25TH DECEMBER 2019

CLUB OPENS FROM 11AM WITH LUNCH AT 1PM Adults: $55.00 and Children: $15.00 Gold Card Holders: $50.00 (3 course meal) If you are interested please contact either Rodney on 09 439 6586 or Club Rooms from 4pm Wednesday to Sunday on 09 439 8098. Bookings close 24th December.

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

Mangawhai Village Market – Every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm.

Contact Marita for details 021 598 917.

Book now, numbers are limited

RGAVILLE

WAIROA NORTHERN CLUB BOATININC.G

For Bookings – Call Rodney: 09 439 6586 or the Boating Club: 09 439 8098 | 4-6pm • Wed – Sun

TA B L I S H E D 1945

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

FRESH SEAFOOD DINE IN OR TAKEAWAY

The town of Dargaville is known for its seafood history and continues into a new era with a select new menu. We pride ourselves on bringing the freshest of fish and shellfish from the ocean direct to you!

CHIPS

Chips From $3 Kumara Chips From $4 5 Polenta Chips (5) with Tomato Salsa $4 5

FROM THE FRYER

Hotdog $2 5 ea Matich's World-Famous Savoury Sausage $3 ea Mussel $2 ea Oyster $2 5 ea FISH Scallop $2 5 ea Hoki $4 5 Battered Crab Stick $2 Fish of the Day See Blackboard Whole Flounder $14

BURGERS

Hamburger $6 5 Veggie Burger $7 Cheese Burger $7 5 Egg Burger $7 5 Bacon & Egg Burger $9 5 Fish Burger $7 5 Hawaiian $8 Steak Burger $9 Big Matich $10

SNACKS

Fish Bites $1 ea Chicken Wing Dings (3) with Chipotle Mayo $4 5

SAUCES

Tomato, Homemade Tartare, Aioli, Sweet Chilli, Chipotle Mayo, Tomato Salsa $1

TOASTED SANDWICHES DESSERTS Cheese $3 5 Cheese & Ham $4 5 Cheese & Onion $4 5 Cheese & Pineapple $4 5 Cheese, Ham & Pineapple $5 Cheese, Ham & Tomato $5

Boysenberry Cheesecake $3 ea Chocolate Mousse $3 ea Cinnamon Donut $2 5 ea Pineapple Fritter $2 ea

DRINKS

Coke Cans $2 ea Phoenix Organic Bottles $3 5 ea Otakiri Water $2 ea FRITTERS Corn Fritter $2 5 Charlies Juice 300ml $3 5 ea Homemade Mussel Fritter $4 Charlies Juice 500ml $4 5 ea All burgers come with Potato Fritter $1 5 Coke 600ml $4 ea Homemade Patties and Salad Coke 1 5l $4 7 ea Pump Water $3 ea DINE IN MEALS - AVAILABLE TO TAKEAWAY Schweppes $3 ea Seafood Chowder Bowl with Bread Rolls and Butter $10 Flounder Meal $18 SHAKES Snapper Meal $15 Milkshake $4 Gurnard Meal $12 Thick shake $4 5 Hoki Meal $10 Banana, Chocolate, Creaming All meals served with Salad, Chip Basket, Homemade Mayo & Soda, Lime, Strawberry, Vanilla, Tartare Sauce Spearmint

OPEN

TUES–SUN

RAROTONGA MID WINTER GET AWAY Enjoy 7 nights relaxing in Rarotonga, with a great selection of local sightseeing and culture PLUS MUCH MORE. Home departures* 7th August 2020 returning back to New Zealand 14th August 2020 LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE — REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW!!

CONTACT: LOUISE 027 497 5842 OR louise@leabourn.co.nz

95 VICTORIA ST, DARGAVILLE

09 439 7350 FOLLOW US ON:

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D I N I N G & E N T E R TA I N M E N T NORTHERN WAIROA MEMORIAL RSA HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS Thu 26–Fri 27 Dec, 3.30pm onwards Sat 28 Dec, 1pm onwards Tue 31 Dec, Thu 2–Fri 3 Jan, 3.30pm onwards Sat 4 Jan, 1pm onwards The NWMRSA welcomes all members, family and friends to their New Year’s Eve Party at their clubrooms, 26 Hokianga Road, Dargaville Open from 3.30pm Enjoy a genuine hangi, available from 5.30pm $10 per person Dance the night away to music provided by ‘THE ORIGINALS’ Supper is provided later in the night NO ENTRY CHARGE COURTESY VAN AVAILABLE For pickups phone RSA 09 439 8164

COME AND WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR WITH US

Nau mai

Te Kauta Haere mai

Cafe

Fresh Home Style Kai

New extended summer hours Saturday & Sunday open 8.30am–3pm Normal hours are: Mon–Fri 7am–4pm

75 Victoria St, Dargaville Tel 09 439 0070

A big Kaipara adventure u by Liz Clark

Keeping the younger ones entertained during the long summer break can still be an ordeal.

However, kids love finding and discovering new things. The Kaipara District offers a wealth of treasures to visit from parks and beaches to four outstanding museums.

In Dargaville, Selwyn Park has a skate park and a community pool to cool off in during the heat of the day. On the banks of the Northern Wairoa River is the Taha Awa Riverside Gardens to take a stroll around and enjoy a peaceful setting away from the summer crowds.

For older kids and parents, a recently opened heritage walk tells the story of Dargaville’s founding. Alternatively, head on up to Harding Park and visit the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club and afterwards the Dargaville Museum.

Finally, catch a movie at the Anzac Theatre at the close of the day.

On the east coast is the Mangawhai Activity Zone. MAZ has a full skate bowl, an adventure playground complete with a pirate ship as well as places for family barbecues. There’s a cafe for parents to sit and relax in while the kids play. Nearby is the Mangawhai Museum. It’s not only full of memorabilia from local pioneering families but also displays of fun items from summer holidays collected during the last few decades. There are plenty of walking trails around to also check out including the Mangawhai Cliff Walk, plus the surf beach at the heads to walk on and collect shells.

p Kaipara District offers some big and sometimes very colourful adventures for both kids and parents alike

In between the two coasts, there are plenty of bushwalks to explore as well as the recently opened Ruawai Stopbank trail that follows the course of the Northern Wairoa River.

A visit to The Kauri Museum is a must with plenty of displays, and sometimes even some of the models come to life!

Take a drive around the back roads following the shores of the Kaipara Harbour and discover secluded bays and piers where the kids can try fishing for sprats.

Last, but not least make a record of your adventures as a keepsake of a great summer for future years. 

DARGAVILLE

northern wairoa hotel presents

TWELVE DAZE of christmas

MON DEC 23 3pm–late $10 entry

Come and celebrate New Year’s Eve

FEATURING TWELVE DAZE, Olly Knox, Justice Pene, Freekz, Chance Ratima, Kaipara Souljahs, DJ Matty-J & DJ B-RAD DARGAVILLE OUTDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & GARDEN BAR

northern wairoa hotel

Spot prizes for best dressed “Christmas Theme” @ Northern Wairoa Hotel, Victoria Street

PLUS: TAB • POOL • DARTS • BAR • FULLY AIR CONDITIONED 70 VICTORIA ST, DARGAVILLE • 09 439 8923

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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

Aoroa Poultry Free range eggs

ATJ

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

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

Daphne and Bernie

021 262 1080 or 022 363 7991 MPI REG 167 Pouto Road, Dargaville, Kaipara aoroa-poultry@gmx.com

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

CONTRACT FENCING

027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628

Andrew Turner

ats.maintenance@hotmail.com

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE

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

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

– Mobile Engineering Services – – Specialised Welding and Fabricating – – Media Blasting and Painting –

Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician

Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

PH: 021 415 259 OR 09 973 3440 648 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd, Hakaru

www.engtechengineering.nz ryan.engtech@gmail.com

Funeral Packages from $2,249 inc GST

Funerals Made Simple Affordable alternatives to meet your needs

Includes a simple casket, crematorium fees and a death certificate

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

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

ALL THE BIG NAMES, INCLUDING:

POUTAMA TANGIHANGA

FUNERAL HOME

“Quality care and professional service” FIND US ON FACEBOOK

3 PARORE ST, DARGAVILLE • PH 09 439 8881

KAURI COAST CONTRACTING LTD Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Septic Farms, Subdivisions & more Call Gary Whippy today!

gary@kccontracting.co.nz • 027 469 8079

Kirstin Lawson – 021 983 565

www.greenspaceplants.co.nz greenspaceplants@outlook.com @greenspaceplantsnz 243A Mountain Road, Kaiwaka

CERTIFIED PLUMBER

Fannons

J Kelliher

For Menswear

P: 027 494 2919 Workshop: 09 439 6577

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

OPENING HOURS: Wed & Thurs – 10am-2pm Fri & Sat – 9am-4pm (By appointment only Dec 22nd–Jan 6th) Don Lawson – 021 983 560

Phone: 0508 623 374 www.funeralsmadesimple.co.nz

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

Kaipara Flooring Co.

“When only the best will do” Locally owned and operated, and with over 18 years experience in the industry Vanessa Parker & Mehgan Wright are ready to support you with all your Property Investment needs.

Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends. Residential & Commercial Q Card Finance Approved. 6–18 month terms. 6 Mths interest free.

Top Quality Installation Service For a free measure & quote ph Christine (09) 946 9886 or 021 515 415 www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz email: kaiparaflooring@gmail.com

KAURI COAST LAUNDRETTE WASHING MACHINES AND DRYERS

OPEN 7 DAYS

4b Parore Street (Behind Bridgestone) Summer hours: 7am to whenever Winter hours: 7am to 6pm Phone: 09 439 0005

Phone: 09 422 2587 Email: admin@kaiparanorthpropertymanagement.nz www.kaiparanorthpropertymanagement.nz

ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP OR DELIVERY PH 09 439 0209 | 109 Victoria St, Dargaville

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MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.

Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

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

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Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

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

CALL TRAVIS!

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

FOR HIRE

09 431 8440

021 056 7665

30 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

021 125 1576

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CONTRACTORS

4 TONNE -DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK

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

Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning

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

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

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Nick Christiansen Tree Services

Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Norman Kitchen Design Kitchens make the home 30 Normanby Street, Dargaville Phone Aaron 027 539 4884 Email: normankitchendesign@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 021 439 673

• Trees • Shrubs • Hedges • Vines • Felling • Trimming • Reducing • Pruning •Dargaville owned and operated

• Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE!

For new kitchens, cabinets, repairs and hardware Norman Kitchen Design

Your Local Farming Partner • Suppliers of Waikato milking systems • Expert advice and service on Effluent systems • Pumps • Milking Machinery • Trenching • Water Filtration • Effluent Systems 120 Lower Dent St Whangarei • Ph 09 438 3844 106 Jervois St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 4005 www.northlandfarm.co.nz

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

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

OPTOMETRISTS HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS

PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON 027 437 6521

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588 Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

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

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

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

CLASSIFIEDS

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

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

We Do it Right... Professional Workmanship 4 Totara Street, Dargaville

P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

Phone 09 439 6933

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Security

Pet Supplies

5 METRE Fyran boat. 40hp Yamaha. Phone C. T. Somers 09 439 8185.

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.

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

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.

Grazing

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

AUBURN FREE range eggs Ruawai. Closed Christmas day. Eggs delivered to Dargaville 27th of December and 3rd of January. $6 a dozen, $13 a tray. To order phone 09 439 2357.

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

END OF lay chickens for sale. Good layers $5. Phone 09 439 2357.

FANNONS HAVE what you need to keep you going through summer. Shirts, shorts, tees, polos, socks, trousers, undies, hats, belts, braces, wallets, etc etc etc. Fannons for menswear, 52 Victoria St, Dargaville.

09 439 8946.

MUSTANG MUST have - for sale. 5 Litre Fastback Ford Mustang - Black. 2017 with 19,000km on the clock. $63,000 ONO. Call Patrick 027 280 1089.

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

Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Trades & Services PAINTER/TRADESPERSON FOR all your small painting needs. Phone 09 439 5557.

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.

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

GOOD GRAZING available on 32ha for dairy weaners, yearlings or holdover cows on Pukehuia Road near Dargaville. Phone 09 974 7571.

Wanted

Garage Sale

GRAZING LAND wanted with or without house.

Dargaville surrounds. Any size considered. Phone 09 439 5080.

KULJISH TRADERS secondhand shop, 20c Edward Street, now open 9.30-3.30 Tuesday, Thursdays & Sundays, furniture, homeware, collectibles & more.

Personal

SATURDAY 21ST December 9am-12pm. 1 Clearview Close. Parking on Hokianga Road.

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

Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz, email:dargavilleselfstorage@gmail.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 7 January 2020 edition is Monday 6 January 2020 Livestock

DARGAVILLE - THREE bedroom home. Good location.

No dogs or smokers. Reference required. $380 per week plus water. 4 weeks bond & two weeks rent in advance. Phone 09 439 8387 ONE LARGE bedroom flat. Rural area. Must be quiet, mature and working. $260.00 per week. Text 022 323 6252.

Nuseries & Plants PROTEAS, GREVILLEAS, Leucadendrons ready now from $10.00 to $15.00. Flowering plants, Shrubs, Trees, living xmas presents all ready now. Got2go plants. 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru. Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. 09 439 5556

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

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

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.

GLEN’S GLASS & Joinery Services - Phone 021 0234 7086 - glensglass2018@gmail.com 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.

SECURE YOUR Home - Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches - Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 - Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

DARGAVILLE SALE

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.

Situations Vacant

COF INSPECTOR WANTED Agridustrial is looking for a certified COF Inspector or someone who meets the requirements to become one.

Located between Mangawhai and Kaiwaka.

If you would like to know more please contact Tina 09 431 2148 or 021 203 3169, or email your CV to agridustrial@gmail.com

GREENWAYS

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT Greenways Trust is a Dargaville based organisation supporting adults with Intellectual Disabilities.

We have expanded our residential service and are looking to fill support positions.

Hours may include weekend work and sleepovers.

A full driver licence is essential.

Applications close Monday 6th January, 2020 For an application pack and generic job description please e-mail Dianne Fowlie

greenwaystrust@xtra.co.nz Closing Date — 6th January 2020

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

Thursday 19th December

09 439 1505 027 614 6309

On A/c of clients including drafts from JJ Elwin & C J Anderson Ltd

DENISE CLARK

120 x 15mth W/F & Angus steers 20 x 15mth Angusx Hfrs 50 x Wnr Frsn Bulls 60 x Wnr Charx & W/F Hfrs.

On behalf of the Carrfields team we would like to thank all our vendors & purchasers for your support during the year. As this is our last sale for 2019, we wish you all a prosperous Xmas & New Year. Our first sale back in 2020 will be on Thursday 9th January 2020.

Contact Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Michael Younger 027 439 4023 Andrew Simpson 027 449 1228 Craig Couling 027 268 28

16 DECEMBER 2019 – 4 JANUARY 2020 HOSPICE SHOP 96 VICTORIA STREET DARGAVILLE

Phone

09 439 6068 Property Maintenance

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

Pay attention!

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Post Hole Borer • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

around road works

Situations Vacant

NEW YEAR NEW OPPORTUNITY WE NEED A NEW RECEPTIONIST FOR 2020!

Make it your resolution to call us today!

This is a full time fixed term position situated in Dargaville, which requires communication skills, computer literacy, a positive and outgoing manner.

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? APPLY TODAY! Full training will be provided.

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

HAVE A SAFE & MERRY

XMAS

Situations Vacant

WE ARE

100% MADE OF NEW ZEALAND

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

community media

XMAS SALE 50% OFF ALL STOCK

EXCLUDING FURNITURE

Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Meat Process Workers Silver Fern Farms is New Zealand’s leading marketer, processor and exporter of premium quality lamb, beef, venison and associated products. We are a regionally significant business: with annual revenue, in excess of $2bn, 7,000 employees, seven offshore offices, 14 processing sites in New Zealand and exporting to over 60 countries.

‘To become the world’s most successful and sustainable grassfed red meat company’ is our vision as a food company. We are committed to excellence with a level of skill, expertise and care that allows us to bring the very best of New Zealand to the world.

If you would like to be considered for a position with us as a Seasonal Meat Process Worker, please submit your application below by clicking apply below.

We are looking for the following: • • •

Butchers, Slaughterers Assistants, Trimmers, Boners, Freezer Hands, General Labourers Trainees or experienced people are welcome to apply Day and night shift

We offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry. We have options for job-sharing or casual work for our day and night shifts as well as weekend work in our Cold Chain department.

To be suitable, you must have the following:

WE HAVE A SALES ROLE AVAILABLE!

Do you like to talk to people?

Do you know how to use a computer?

Do you know how to use a phone?

Did you answer yes to all of these questions?

Then you can do sales. It’s as easy as picking up a phone and talking to someone!

DON’T BE A CHICKEN GIVE IT A GO

Avoid Drink Driving

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

027 271 2022

Integrity

Public Notices

Work Wanted EX SHAREMILKER available for relief milking or part time farm work (fencing etc). Dargaville area.

Other areas by arrangement. Phone 021 0833 5139 evenings.

Phone or Txt Paul

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.

Work Wanted

Integrity community media

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

• • • •

Be eligible to work in New Zealand Be physically fit and reliable Be able to pass ongoing drug testing Have a positive and hardworking attitude

Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards of processing skills and a chance to gain national qualifications through the NZQA. So, if you are looking at a new career or a change in career and enjoy working in a team, have a ‘can do’ attitude, keen to learn and not afraid of hard work, then we would like to hear from you.

Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory.

To apply, please visit careers.silverfernfarms.com and enter the job code 11304KL or alternatively, visit Silver Fern Farms Dargaville, Tuna Street.

www.silverfernfarms.com

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER December 17 - 2019

CLASSIFIEDS 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS if you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop maybe we can help. Regular weekly meetings in Dargaville. Phone 09 439 5248 or 0800 228 6757.

ARE YOU finding all this technology a bit hard to cope with, SeniorNet can help you with your tablet, phone or computer just call Heather 09 439 4452 or Dot 09 439 1711 for more info.

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 7 January 2020 edition is Monday 6 January 2020 Public Notices

Public Notices

Taharoa Domain Bylaws

A Classical Mish Mash Adventure

In accordance with section 107 of the Reserves Act 1977 and sections 155 to 157 of the Local Government Act 2002, Kaipara District Council made the Taharoa Domain Bylaws 2019 on 27 November 2019. The Bylaws were approved and made operative by the Minister of Conservation on 05 December 2019 in accordance with section 108 of the Reserves Act 1977. Copies of these Bylaws can be viewed or obtained at Council offices in Dargaville and Mangawhai, and on Council’s website www.kaipara.govt.nz

DARGAVILLE CITIZENS Advice Bureau will close 1pm Friday 20 December 2019, re-opening 10am Monday 13 January 2020. Free legal clinics will resume on 21 January. A Safe and Merry Christmas to all.

DARGAVILLE ROTARY cash raffle. Number 1158 E. Tennent. Thank you Dargaville for your support.

LOVE REMEMBERS my holy Sabbath, Romans 3:31, Matthew 5:17-19. 1 John: 2: 3-5 RESULTS OF Dargaville Lions Christmas raffle. 1st ($200 Carters voucher + $50 Countdown voucher) Phil Godfrey. 2nd ($200 Farm Source and Wheelbarrow voucher) N. Kerr. 3rd ($150 Dargaville Vets voucher) Megan McDermott. 4th ($80 Countdown voucher) Wattie. Winners of $30 Countdown vouchers: Kim Duder, Kate Smith, Tom Canill, Brett Lancaster, Gary Dixon & Gay Lucich.

SAFETY FIRST ON THE FARM

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Kaipara Community Health Trust

Health Shuttle Service Closed from 23rd December 2019 Re-opens 13th January 2020 For shuttle bookings during this time call Dargaville Hospital 439 3330 When we re-open bookings are kindly taken through Te Ha Oranga 439 3013 It has been our pleasure helping people get to their health appointments

Saturday December 21st Dargaville Town Hall | Gold Coin Entrance

Death Notices

JAMES ROSS LANG “JIMMY”

Died unexpectedly at his home. Loved husband of Maria, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. A private cremation was held. A celebration of his life will be held in January, the date to be confirmed. All communications to 32 Parore West Road, RD4 Dargaville.

Presented by Kings School of Dance

Temporary Road Closure Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be restricted temporarily for the period below for the purpose of diverting Northern Bass 2019/20 Event traffic.

Sunday 29th December 2019 at 07:00am until Wednesday 1st January 2020 at 12:00pm Settlement Road, Kaiwaka – Restricted access. Access for resident and local traffic only.

HO HO HO!

Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from the Customers Services Team, Kaipara District Council.

Corrections to Public Notices dated 10 December 2019 for Resource Consent Applications 1. RM190246 at 290 Cames Road, Mangawhai (Lot 8 DP 537061) to undertake a non- complying environmental benefit subdivision creating Lot 1 (1.3109ha), Lot 2 (4,770m2) and Lot 3 (2.5663ha) with reduced access distance between the proposed sites and wireless telecommunications. Approximately 2.07ha of existing native vegetation and terrestrial dry bank slopes including a stream and associated riparian features between two Significant Natural Areas — Cames Road Forest Remnants (ROD025) is proposed to be rehabilitated, revegetated and protected.

You must serve a copy of your submission on Cames Limited (the applicant) at Pacific Coast Surveys, Unit 4, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on Kaipara District Council.

2. RM190250 at 290 Cames Road, Mangawhai (Lot 3 and Lot 11 DP 537061) to undertake a non-complying environmental benefit subdivision creating Lot 1 (6,744m2), Lot 2 (9,604m2), Lot 3 (1.2504ha) and Lot 4 (8,331m2) with wireless telecommunications. Approximately 1.98 hectares of existing bush, bush buffer and riparian features between two Significant Natural Areas — Cames Road Forest Remnants (ROD025) and Kereru Lane Forest Remnants (ROD024) is proposed to be rehabilitated, revegetated and protected.

You must serve a copy of your submission on Cames Limited (the applicant) at Pacific Coast Surveys, Unit 4, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on Kaipara District Council.

3. RM180212 at 143 Rangiora Road, Oneriri Peninsula (Lot 7 DP 468412) to undertake a non-complying four-lot subdivision creating Lot 1 (4,000m2), Lot 2 (5,580m2), Lot 3 (1.5ha) and Lot 4 (105.46ha). The Notice from Tuesday 10th December 2019 contained the incorrect date for when submissions close, of 3rd February 2020.

You must serve a copy of your submission on T G Linnell (the applicant) at Buckton & Associates, PO Box 107, Warkworth, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on Kaipara District Council.

The Notice from Tuesday 10 December 2019 contained the incorrect date for when submissions close, of 3 February 2020. Submissions close and should be received by 4.30pm, Wednesday 29 January 2020.

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

Submission forms are available at the Council Offices or on the Council website www.kaipara.govt.nz.

Notice of Application for Resource Consent Kaipara District Council has received the following application for Resource Consent. The application includes an assessment of environmental effects. You have the right to inspect a copy of the application at Kaipara District Council’s Customer Service Centres at 42 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville and Unit 6, The Hub 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Application by:

Mangawhai Central Limited

Council Reference:

RM 190282

Subject Site:

83 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai — LOT 6 DP 314200, LOT 4 DP 154785

Proposed Activity

To establish the Mangawhai Central supermarket and main street development, and undertake a subdivision of four lots to create a balance lot and road to vest.

Making a submission Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the application relates that: (a) adversely affects the environment; and (b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.

To make a submission simply mail a written submission to Kaipara District Council, Unit 6, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or email it to rmanotified@kaipara.govt.nz by 4.30pm, Tuesday 4 February 2020. Submission forms are available at the Council Offices or on the Council website www.kaipara.govt.nz.

You must serve a copy of your submission on Mangawhai Central Limited (the applicant) at McKenzie and Co Consultants, PO Box 259-309, Botany, Manukau 2163, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on Kaipara District Council.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Roper & Jones 5456 SH 14

$540,000 + GST if any Sales Team

We put you first

$219,000 1 SNAPPER STREET, BAYLYS BEACH Our office will be closed for the

Property Management Team

7 WHARF ROAD, RUAWAI

$97,000 218 WALLER RD, ARAPOHUE

Christmas break from 4pm Friday 20th December 2019 and reopen

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DAIRY/BEEF

Spacious 5 bedrooms family home, with an open plan living area opening onto the deck with great views.

Fabulous 192sqm shed with workshop. Nestled on 9.99 acres on the fringe of town on school bus route.

Renovated find, rewired, re roofed, new plumbing in the kitchen and the bathroom. Large traditional separate living room features cedar paneling with polished floors open plan country living. Unmistakable look of luxury with free standing antique style bath and separate shower.

692m2 corner section (Lot 47) has some sea views and is located at the Sunset West subdivision and has power, phone and water at the boundary. Within walking distance are the local shop/takeaways, Funky Fish Cafe and the beach. Now is the time to invest in a slice of the action.

Dairy 22 ASHB, new water vacum pump and freezer.

Concrete feed pad, wintering barns and quarry. Approx 200 hectares. 3 bedroom/office, farmhands sleepout, calf rearing sheds, natural dams and 2 bores. Option to purchase herd & shares.

RACHEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3348

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3316

CRAIG CLEMENT 021461668 WEB ID RJS3367

SELMA PETERS 021 828 402 WEB ID RJRU3319

JOHN JILL 17 PORTLAND STREET POWELL $345,000 WILSON

ELEGANCE AND SIMPLICITY

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All this on a quiet cul - de- sac street

Opportunity to purchase a impressive 5.06ha’s(approx) within the town boundary.

A separate section is also on offer that can be sold in conjunction with this block. The subdivision potential here is possible with sewerage and water already available.

This home/bach features spacious open plan living, updated kitchen & bathroom, 2 double bedrooms plus another shower and bath downstairs, double garage and only a one minute walk to the beach. After over 50 years in the family, now is the time secure your piece of coastal Northland.

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BEST This road frontage section is 704 m2 with sea and PRACTICE habour views.

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RACHEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3349

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CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS3369

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$520,000 + GST if any 51 STATION ROAD

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3 bedroom home with open plan living with good decking and spa pool. Double garage with bar room. Spring water, native bush and fabulous valley views.

Ideal retirement , perfectly presented and maintained. Built with retirement in mind and this crosses all the boxes. Large open plan living and dining that captures all day sun. We do not have this quality often available so if you are thinking of retiring to town, this is a must see...

Build the home you have always wanted and be less than a 10 minute drive from Dargaville. This 5 acre block of land is handy to town, has a great rural outlook, is set back from the road plus has power & phone ready to be connected.

RACHEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 WEB ID RJRU3368

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3345

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS3365

Board and batten 4 bedroom family home, 2 bathrooms.

Master bedroom offers walk in wardrobe & opens out to the sun drenched patio. BBQ area is on the eastern side of the house, sheltered and covered. Large triple size garage/ workshop/storage with side lean to. 4 paddocks all on just under 4 acres, right in the heart of Maungaturoto township.

JILL WILSON 021 505712 WEB ID MRE1625

7 GLINKS ROAD 4 COBHAM AVENUE, DARGAVILLE

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JILL WILSON Mob 021 505 712 WEB ROAD, ID MRU2315 PAHI PAHI $159,000.

Beach house, short stroll to shop, wharf, boat ramp, room for BEACH HOME FULL extended family, lots ofWITH room! The main SUN bach has a roomy Spacious beach home with large deck. lounge area,modern a well-positioned kitchen, largeentertainer´s master bedroom living withis4abedrooms / 2a bathrooms.

Great & Open smallerplan room.There sleep out & large block basement. countryside views androom view for of the water.

Fourth Good size section with tents, the boat or bedroom caravan. is great rumpus / hobby area. Walk through reserve land JILL WILSON 712walk in and start holidaying. Call towards beach.021 Set505 up to WEB IDtoday!

MRE1620 Rhoda RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEBTINOPAI ID MRE2381 6/603 ROAD $695,000 + GST if any

BEAUTIFUL CANVAS AWAITING YOU! Features include BLANK ample storage, single garage, glass house.

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2.7generation. acres) of contoured is a true and 11,170m2 honest example of its A garden full of grazing land a stunning outlook.This Thishome property a lifetime of with collecting plantsrural and cuttings. will has the additional benefit ofwho a 1/6loves share a big QEII native bush appeal to the gardener toinpotter. block full of native birds and walkways. Conveniently located MICHELLE 027 your 339 5937 just off the tarTOMLINSON seal, ready to build bach or dream home WEB ID RJS3279 to live the Tinopai lifestyle.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2382 277 HEATLEY RD, WHAKAPIRAU $355,000

$350,000 STATE HIGHWAY 12, BRYNDERWYN

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$142,000 14 TE WAIROA LANE, MATAKOHE

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IDEAL FAMILY HOME North and North-West aspect, water views, seasonal stream,

shady trees, quiet country off Petley Road, This home sitslocated on 754down sqm section, with alane concrete driveway olive grove and garage. quality houses.

5 mins to Paparoa. tonext the to carports & single The home features open plan Great opportunity to build your new home here! living, a second small lounge or office nook, 4 bedrooms, 1 WEB ID MRE1618 bathroom & separate laundry & toilet. The home has an HRV ventilation system, insert fireplace and it has been freshly RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 painted on the exterior. Currently tenanted.

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Shared access to launch a boat 2 facilities.

Approx from Auckland.

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Call Rhoda today! weekend getaway. with new kitchen, oak overlay flooring, new doors and ceilings, restriction, great rural outlook plus a horizon sea view. Invest WEBpump, ID MRE1596 heat modern LED lighting throughout, separate laundry, now in this fast filling subdivision and either start the build SHEILA 2 x 16,000L water tanks, septic tank drainage, and numerous today or BOON land bank027 for498 the 5651 future.

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE1601 lovely features that just need to be seen!

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB MRE2373 WEBPAPAROA ID RJS3994 VALLEY RD, PAPAROA 2714 ID PAPAROA-OAKLEIGH RD $339,000 1988

$239,000 LOT 3 STATE HIGHWAY 12, MAUNGATUROTO $375,000 +GST if any 4560 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE

UNIQUE PENINSULA PARADISE Stunning 4 ha surrounded by 3 beaches. Very private setting.

Power &IN Phone at gate, formed track.

PRIME PAHI - PRICE REDUCED Everchanging water views. Secluded with peace andfor quiet.

Large prime easy contoured 2378m2 section ready you.

One of a kind!

Phone Rhoda to a time to view.

No building covenants so you canarrange camp, build new or resite a WEB ID MRE1622 second hand dwelling. Great fishing either from at the end of Dem Street where there is a reserve, boat launching facilities for the smaller craft and safe swimming. All tide wharf and RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 boat launching facilities approx 600m away.

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2182

LARGE AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLE BLOCK

Spacious 4 bdm, 2 bthm Family Home on 1.25 acres. Quiet

A CRAFTSMANS country lane, very sunnyDREAM! north-facing site. Picturesque views,

Has own loading race plus a number of good sheds including STUNNING KAIPARA PARADISE workshop etc. Creek runs through property. Well fenced and raced.

Approx 218 this acres of mixed contour grazing, Come and enjoy peaceful retreat, soaking up some all day sun areas bush, good pasture. to Tinopai & Matakohe. and in GORGEOUS WATERHandy VIEWS. This 4540 sqm site has easy contour, surrounded by stunning native bush. Included is 4-berth caravan, power installed at shed, outdoor power GARY MORRIS 087 4G broadband. Call Rhoda sockets, driveway021 and902 parking, WEB ID MRU1440 today!

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB MRE2381 ROAD $1,035,000 + GST (if any) LOT 23IDTINOPAI

$365,000 114 ARIELS LANE, PAPAROA

$585,000

LARGE FAMILY HOME ON 5.5 ACRES

OFFERS OVER $500,000 GOING CONCERN.

INVEST TO GROW

Large family 190 m2 home set on 5.5 acres. Polished timber flooring. COMMERCIAL 5 bdm / 2 bthm, 2 lounges.

Enjoy sunny north-facing BARE BLOCK 0.5910HA spot. 144 m2 lockable garages and stud commercial shed. 3 paddocks Conveniently nestled between twohigh existing grazing, small dam.

Stunning elevated rural views.

5 mins to a industries, this property gives a unique opportunity to own Paparoa. 40 bare mins block to Whangarei. entrances off road. commercial in an areaTwo where few exist.

Fenced WEBuser ID MRE1563 with friendly entrances and situated right on SHW 12 for ease of inward and outward goods. Power and comms at the RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 boundary. 2 sections available. Buy one or buy both.

TONY NORTHCOTT Mob 021 831 864 WEB ID MC2362

Be your own boss, Cruiser Café located in the centre of Paparoa, a great place to SILENCE celebrate that special occasion with THE SOUND OF friends or10 just to have the rolling eveningcontour, out. Indoor andfacing outdoor 4ha’s or acres approx north and seating.

4 bedroom home en suite attached. private, bore water, new with plumbing, insulated andSet onon an fully fenced 2210m2 section.

Viewing by appointment only. elevated site. Micro climate, perfect for horticulture.

10mins to Kellys Bay for fishing and boating. Perfect rural SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651 escape WEB ID MC1628 MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS4294

Four pine blocks available. Buy all together or seperately.

7.1305ha $240,000PARADISE + gst if any, 9.3170ha $260,000 + gst if any, PEACEFUL 8.8904ha $260,000 + gst any, 9.5070ha + gst if any.

This 26ha property withif approx.

6ha of$275,000 QEII covenanted bush Well maintained pine trees, GF22, planted and to pruned. is a mixed contour of undulating pasture1996 through steeper The blocks have easy access and good contours. gullies. With a rustic farm shed, non-compliant cabin, large dam and fruit trees, but no water tank, septic or power, you GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 really are getting back to basics.

WEB ID MRU1585 KARYN HODGSON Mob 029 7799 019 WEB ID MRU2374

110 Street, Dargaville 110Victoria Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

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