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Red skies in the west Double blow for school

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p This week has seen the Kaipara region, and especially the west coast treated to the sight of some spectacular sunsets. According to meteorologists, these have been caused by particles of smoke and ash in the high atmosphere, blown across the Tasman from the bushfires, which have ravaged parts of Australia in recent weeks. The remnant of ‘flammagenitus’ or ‘pyrocumulus’ cloud formations, which can form over large fires or volcanoes. This mix of water vapour and smoke particles catches the rays of the setting sun, causing a dramatic red display. Ironically, particles such as these can become the ‘seeds’ of rain clouds, causing thunderstorms far from the fire that created them, even as firefighters wish for rain where they are battling the blaze.

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Mayor backs Northport proposal u by Paul Campbell

Kaipara District Council is joining the three other newly elected Northland councils to discuss the emerging proposal to move Auckland’s port to Whangarei, with Mayor Jason Smith firmly endorsing the idea, saying: “Kaipara is in the sweet spot.”

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p New Dargaville Hospice Shop manager Jeni Gorrie and her team gather around Dargaville’s tree of remembrance, a tradition, which goes back more than a decade. Members of the public are encouraged to come and place a Christmas bauble with a special message or prayer on the tree in remembrance of a loved one who has passed away or cannot be with them this holiday season.

The $2 donation from each bauble goes to support Hospice, while the tree will be on display prominently in the main street of Dargaville throughout the holidays.

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p A group of university health students visited Year 9 and 10 students at Ruawai College to pass on knowledge about rural health, as well as discuss options of tertiary study for medical careers and degrees. Students also had hands-on experience in applying CPR complete with a medical mannequin. “It was a great opportunity to learn about the different career options there are in the field of medicine,” said principal’s assistant, Hazel Hornell.

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p A traditional roof shout and barbecue at the new community centre at Baylys Beach was a double celebration after receiving a Lotteries grant to enable the project to be completed. “We even had rain today to test the new roof,” commented trust chair, Grant Suckling.” The grant is great news.

We will still need to look for savings to get the best value for the money we have, but now there are no major obstacles to completing this asset for Baylys Beach.

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Mayor backs Northport proposal

Council changes ‘streamline’ governance u by Paul Campbell

Kaipara District Council has adopted a new committee structure, with a focus on collaboration and using the skills of elected members coupled with community representation from the four council wards. At the same time remuneration for the mayor, deputy mayor and councillors have been confirmed.

p An aerial view of Northport at present

“The announcement of the Royal NZ Navy proposing relocating its dry dock to Northport, plus the idea of relocating the port freight terminal from Auckland, is a once-in-150-year shift in New Zealand. It’s all to Kaipara’s benefit,” said Dr Smith.

“I welcome the news the port relocation is being considered seriously and support the intention to relocate industrial port facilities from Auckland to Northport. A glance at any map shows Kaipara is in the ‘sweet spot’ and we need to leverage this advantage to make the mighty Kaipara really hum.”

Dr Smith added that government is already committing $95 million investment in rail between Auckland and Whangarei, with most of that going through Kaipara District.

“If industrial port activities were to be at Northport, then we should reasonably expect a four-lane road connecting that port with other regions via Auckland. We may also see an improvement in coastal shipping and possibly passenger sea transport too.

“Removing the geographic bottleneck of Auckland from the transport of people and goods between Northland and the rest of New Zealand would be a

considerable advancement for Kaipara people. Kaipara District Council has already started preparing for significant population growth with its current spatial planning project, which will help inform the next District Plan.

Many from the community are having their say on this work at present, so KDC is actively working on growth strategies.

“When I was elected mayor in 2018 I talked about the need to get right our development potential, the four-lane road, the rail, Kaipara’s place in ‘the golden diamond’ of fast-growing regions around Auckland. I’ve established a new committee at KDC called the Kaipara Horizons Committee, which has a single focus on large subjects, which are ‘on the horizon’ but may currently appear small because they are some way away.

“That committee will keep a watching brief on Northport proposals and share them with the community as we prepare for the future.”

Nor thland Regional Council’s new chair, and Kaipara constituency councillor, Penny Smart, will host the December 9 meeting and says a port relocation would bring strong economic benefit for the region. ¢

Dargaville Businesses Network Meeting Kaipara District Council extends an invite to the business owners of Dargaville to come along and join fellow business owners, Council staff and elected members of Council to network and share information.

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Mayor Jason Smith, says each of the wards should be represented on the major committees, particularly for the district’s three priority parks.

“We have a representative range of views from people across the district,” says Dr Smith. “Community representation has also been cemented in the committees to make sure we include the perspectives of iwi partners, other councils and other groups within the community.

We want to draw on the strengths, talents and experience that sits within these groups and focus on making good decisions.

“Long term issues and planning will be considered by the newly established Kaipara Horizons Committee.

“Some of these issues can appear distant and small at first, but these can be things that will likely become significant as they draw nearer. They would cover things like the Kaipara

Moana Treaty Settlement, climate change ideas, future sea-level risks, and so on. This committee will bring these matters together and refer them to the full council for decisions.”

Several grants and awards committees have been amalgamated to help streamline governance efforts.

The whole council will continue to work on regulatory matters and make decisions.

At the same meeting, remuneration was discussed for elected members.

The mayor’s salary is established by the Remuneration Authority at $119,000. The deputy mayor will receive a base annual payment of $55,000, for leadership and assisting with the duties and responsibilities of the mayor. Councillors will all receive a flat $43,489, reflecting the evenly shared committee workload.

The full list of committee appointments is at kaipara.govt.nz.

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Police appeal Dargaville Police is renewing appeals to the public for information following an investigation into an aggravated robbery incident in September last year.

On Wednesday, September 18 2018, a male victim was injured in an unprovoked attack, which took place around 10.30pm in the middle of a local road.

The exact location is unknown, but the assault took place between Plunket Street and Awakino Street in Dargaville.

The victim was driving his vehicle, a distinctive orange/copper metallic coloured Lexus IS200 saloon, this style of vehicle is also badged as a Toyota Altezza, between these two locations when he had stopped his car to remove a stereo that was located in the middle of the road.

A male offender had approached the vehicle, yelled at the victim, reached into the car and removed the keys.

The victim was then dragged out of the car and was hit on the head and knocked unconscious. Another person (a female) was believed to be with the male offender. The offenders stole the vehicle, and it was subsequently

crashed at the eastern end of Victoria Street, Dargaville a short time later.

The offenders then fled the scene.

The police have followed lines of enquiry in relation to this matter, but unfortunately the identity of those involved remains unknown, says Detective Andrew Bailey.

He adds that police urge those with information about this matter to come forward.

“We know that there are people out there with information about this cowardly attack. Relationships and allegiances change over time, and our message to anyone with information about the identity of those involved is that you need to do the right thing and come forward to police.”

Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Andrew Bailey from Dargaville Police on 021 191 5765 or Detective Kyle Dalbeth on 021 191 2075.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

SILVER FERN FARMS COMMUNITY WHANAU DAY 2019 The Summer Sun is here!

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Whanau day a tradition of thanks u by Andy Bryenton

This weekend hundreds of families will gather in Dargaville’s Selwyn Park to take part in Saturday’s Silver Fern Farms Community Whanau Day. This year’s event promises to be the biggest ever, but it’s an evolution of an idea, which has been years in the making.

p Family fun and a way to engage with the community come together at Silver Fern Farms’ Community Whanau Day, a free event this Saturday in Dargaville

Silver Fern Farms’ plant manager Lance Warmington explains that the concept for the very first community whanau day came from a wish to express some gratitude to a close-knit and hard-working team.

“It really came from the company wanting to appreciate our most valued asset, our people,” he says. “Our staff and their whanau are integral to our operations, and we wanted to say thanks not just to those who work on-site with us, but to their families too.”

What began as a simple barbecue celebration at the end of the year grew through the early 2010s, with the assistance of Sport Northland, who added games and sports to the day, then the addition of music and entertainment.

In late 2018 Lance says Silver Fern Farms was pleased to get involved

with the Tamariki Collective, a group of like-minded civic, governmental and business organisations aiming to provide family fun and bonding experiences for locals. The partnership between Silver Fern Farms and the community is extremely important, so the decision was made to open up the Silver Fern Farms Community Whanau Day as a fully inclusive day of celebration.

“It’s a big day, with so many things to organise,” says Lance.

“We simply couldn’t do it on this scale without the assistance of everyone involved.”

With the Tamariki Collective’s skills and resources assisting Silver Fern Farms, this Saturday’s event, which begins at noon in Selwyn Park, takes a gesture of gratitude and extends it to the whole community. ¢

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Double blow for school u by Paul Campbell

Paparoa Primary School’s equipment shed has been burgled for the second time this year, with thieves making off with essential maintenance gear that had been bought to replace what was taken in the first break-in.

“It was devastating news to receive when staff arrived on Monday morning, that for the second time this year we have had our lawnmower, weed eater and this time our new chainsaw stolen,” says school principal, Simon Schuster.

The first raid was carried out in March, and the latest burglary was on the weekend of November 23–24.

“Schools are underfunded as it is, and finding the money for the insurance excess is a significant chunk of our annual property maintenance budget,” said Mr Schuster.

“It was our athletics day that Monday and children were p Disappointed burglary victims Paparoa Primary School pupils (left to right) Kaden Naylor, Solomon Schuster saddened to see staff yet again and Billy Holcroft with principal Simon Schuster recording what was stolen, finding new ways to secure the shed facilities such as the school pool, bike and then having the police coming in to track, scooter track, cooking facilities, inspect the site.” vegetable gardens and school orchard.

He added that small rural schools are Thefts like this slow us down.” often the heart of communities.

A school parent who asked not to be “The Paparoa Primary School board named said there is “general opinion is working on a five-year approach to that local knowledge is behind the turn the school into the community hub thefts with new gear arriving and then for Paparoa, where families can use going again.” ¢

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Healthy Northpower distribution u by Andy Bryenton

Northpower electricity consumers will receive a discount, which could well be in the hundreds of dollars this December, a healthy increase of the distribution to consumers offered in 2018.

This year’s distribution totals around $10.2 million, thanks to Northpower and the Northpower Trust.

According to their calculations, most residential and business electricity customers connected to Northpower’s network will benefit from a discount of $220.80 (including GST) in December 2019. The only exception to this will be those using less than 2,000 kWh a year, who will receive a discount of $63.25 inc GST. “We’ve lifted the amount and locked it in earlier this year so that our customers know what to expect.

It’s all part of work underway to make things simple, and lift our contribution locally,” says Northpower chief executive Andrew McLeod, a point backed by Northpower trustees.

The discount will be shown as a credit on customers’ December electricity bills. However, some retailers paid earlier than expected, so customers should check their November bill as well.

“Northpower is planning to spend over $200m building, maintaining

p As well as distributing more than $10 million in discounts to consumers this year, Northpower has committed a further $200 million to network upgrades and maintenance

and upgrading the Northpower electricity network during the next 10 years. There are currently more than 60,000 electricity connections on the Northpower network,” says Mr McLeod.

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Honouring a high-flying hero

New plan

u by Andy Bryenton

Kaipara commercial and recreational fishers say they are being bombarded by government red tape as Fisheries New Zealand begins public consultation on a new Draft National Inshore Finfish Fisheries Plan, which will guide management of the resource for the next five years.

The fishers point out that the Threat Management Plan review to protect Hector’s and Maui dolphins was only launched on June 17 this year and submissions closed on August 19 after public meetings were held to discuss the plan from Dargaville in the north to Invercargill in the south. Options within the consultation included increasing the boundaries of marine mammal sanctuaries, extending restrictions on trawling and set netting in areas where the dolphins live. After 13,000 submissions, a ministerial decision on recommendations to protect dolphins is now awaited. A Ruawaibased fisher says he’s “speaking for the locals when I say too much legislation is making this job no fun at all. We are waiting for a decision on dolphins, and now more red tape is coming.” The fisher asked his name to be kept confidential.

“I don’t need the official attention,” he said. In regards to that threat management plan, Fisheries communications advisor Paul Duffin says: “Fisheries New Zealand has provided advice to the Minister of Fisheries. This is under consideration, and final decisions will be announced by ministers in due course.”

Director of Fisheries Management, Stuart Anderson says the latest draft plan aims to transform and improve how inshore finfish fisheries are managed, driving innovation and advancing ecosystem-based fisheries management.

The consultation documents and information on the process, including deadlines for submissions, can be found on Fisheries New Zealand’s website at fisheries.govt.nz/newsand-resources/consultations/ draft-national-inshore-finfishfisheries-plan/.

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A century ago, pioneering Kiwi aviator Captain George Bolt took to the skies to launch our nation’s first airmail service. That first flight took him on a circle route up the east coast, then across the Kaipara Harbour to Dargaville. Now a group of citizens there are commemorating his feat, in a festive fashion.

The Dargaville Community Development Board, Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society, Dargaville Menz Shed, Dargaville Museum, Dargaville Aero Club and Northern Wairoa Boating Club have joined forces to create a tribute to George Bolt’s daring flight, and the aircraft that carried him; a single-engined canvas-andp Deep in the Dargaville Menz Shed, work commences on wood Boeing Model One with a detailed near-life-sized model of Captain George Bolt’s a 125 horsepower engine. historic floatplane In 1919 the aviator, who would go on to become chief engineer Dargaville’s Victoria Street, in the Edwin of Air New Zealand and a decorated war Arcade forefront. This space will be hero, piloted the Boeing from Auckland open to the public up until December 7, when the replica will be feted in the to Dargaville in just over an hour.

Next week, to mark 100 years since town’s Christmas parade, carried on a his flight, the citizen’s group mentioned trailer decorated with artwork by local above have created a replica of Bolt’s painters Miriam and Steve Guthrie and aircraft to take pride of place in the Winsome Cutts. town’s Christmas parade. The model is As the commemorative model and its near to life-size and is based on photos mannequin pilot cruise the main street from 1919, and a perfect replica Boeing in company with Santa, the Dargaville residing in the Seattle Museum of Flight Aero Club will perform a flyover, and in the United States. It will be placed in collectors from the Northland Rescue a pop-up shop with a detailed history Helicopter Trust will rattle the buckets for of the flight, situated in the centre of donations to their very worthy cause. ¢

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Breakfast boosts building fund

Pouto lighthouse erosion threat

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Vehicles including quad bikes are being blamed for sand erosion around the iconic North Head lighthouse at Pouto and visitors to the site are being asked to keep their distance as remedial work is being planned.

Hunger pangs were sated with flair in Maungaturoto last Friday morning, all in the name of dementia unit fundraising, as townsfolk and visitors alike tucked into breakfast fare takeaways and sit-down meals.

p The Rapid Relief Team served more than 500 meals

At the centre of the event was the Rapid Relief Team, formed originally to provide food for workers in the event of a local emergency, which used the fundraising event for the town’s Riverside Rest Home dementia unit to hone its culinary skills.

“The Rapid Relief Team was simply magnificent, and served around 450 takeaway breakfast burgers and 80odd sit-down meals, which has boosted the dementia coffers by $8,500,” said fundraising organiser Albie Paton.

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raffle, with tickets still on sale, with some great prizes.”

Mr Paton noted that work on the dementia unit build of 14 beds units is now underway, but that fundraising needs to continue into the future to repay bank loans.

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Heritage New Zealand is working with the Department of Conservation to protect the 135-year-old structure, which was built to help safeguard shipping that once served Kaipara Harbour.

“We are about to start a project that will address some of the immediate environmental issues around the historic lighthouse — including a programme of planting to tackle erosion,” says Heritage New Zealand northern assets manager, Natalie McCondach.

“Plans to erect some appropriate fencing around the building to ensure that the lighthouse is safeguarded against potential damage, without impacting its visual presence, are also underway. In the meantime, visitors are being asked to exercise some caution around the building.”

Driving to the Kaipara North Head Lighthouse is a favourite trip among

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Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville $2 entry • $2 raffle • 7pm Start Come along and be part of the entertainment, or come along to be entertained. Either way you will enjoy a great night provided by local talent.

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“The future of this lighthouse depends on all of us, so we’re just reminding all visitors to take care around this special landmark,” Ms McCondach said. ¢

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Hospital volunteers honoured Historic wharf plans in action

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Volunteers who give freely of their time to help hospital patients in Dargaville were honoured by the medical administration and the Order of St John last week for their efforts in 2019.

A trust formed in Mangawhai to bring about the construction of a wharf in the seaside town has reached the halfway point in its campaign to raise funds for resource consent.

p A detailed artist’s model of the historic Mangawhai wharf, showing how it will appear when constructed

p The combined volunteer team who serve Dargaville Hospital were honoured with an end-of-year function and praise from administrators and managers

The Dargaville Hospital put on a special function for members of the St John Friends of the Hospital team along with those engaged in chaplaincy services, the non-denominational group who offer spiritual comfort and advice to patients who request it.

Hospital spokesperson Jen Thomas praised their dedication and compassion.

“We’d like to acknowledge the amazing work that you do in our hospital and our community,” she said, addressing the combined group.

“Volunteering is often a difficult task, but it can also be very rewarding. You

are making a positive change for our patients, and we would like to say thank you, and express the greatest gratitude for what you do.”

St John instigated Friends of the Hospital approximately a decade ago, while the chaplaincy service evolved from the practice of having a Christian minister on call and went permanent 20 years ago. Further thanks came from the nursing staff, hospital administrators and the team at Dargaville’s drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility, all of whom acknowledged the input of the hospital volunteers. ¢

The Mangawhai historic wharf would be a modern recreation of the structure, which facilitated transport and commerce from colonial times through until the post-war era. Public desire for a new wharf is strong, and supported by many local institutions, clubs and groups, says Mangawhai Historic Wharf Trust chairman Colin Leach.

“It’s been discussed by many sectors of the community what a wonderful addition to the town it would be to restore the historic wharf,” he says.

“The beginning of the idea came out of the Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society, who have as one of their aims ‘to restore the historic nature of the harbour’. The original wharf was a big part of early Mangawhai life, and only went out of service at the end of World War ll.”

The concept for a new wharf, to be constructed near the historic Mangawhai

Tavern in the village end of town, has been easier to conceive thanks to the existence of detailed hand-drawn plans from the 1920s, outlining a refurbishment of the original wharf from the 1880s. Completed the wharf will stretch 12 metres out into the channel to allow access for tourist boats and anglers. A shelter structure will replicate the old cargo shed, which graced the original wharf, and of course, modern, longer-lasting materials will be used in its manufacture.

“We’re rebuilding it for the public to enjoy and use, as well as in its role as a historic landmark,” says Mr Leach. “It will be for kids to swim off, people to fish from, and to promote tourism.”

Currently, the trust is raising funds to meet resource consent costs, in preparation for the build. To help make this project a reality and to find out more visit mangawhaihistoricwharf.com. ¢

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Mangawhai traffic and parking changes

Art for the festive season

u by Andy Bryenton

Art and a little music are on the Christmas menu at the White Rock Gallery, based in an annexe of The Kauri Museum at Matakohe, on December 15.

The Kaipara District Council has instigated a number of changes to the traffic and parking infrastructure of Mangawhai.

The changes were designed collaboratively with the Mangawhai Business Association and residents at two council-led workshops.

Councillor Peter Wethey said businesses were “keen to get the ball rolling”.

“The trial isn’t setting anything in concrete. If it doesn’t work, we have a chance to change it next year,” says Peter.

Five core improvements are being put in place for Mangawhai. These include additional temporar y parking, traffic management p Navigating Mangawhai will become easier with the addition of a new, free shuttle bus and revised parking for the strategies, including the summer season temporary conversion of part of Wood Street to one-way, a free from 10am through to 5.30pm from shuttle bus connecting the village, December 27 until January 12. Then heads and surf club, better pedestrian on weekends and public holidays up access in the Wood Street area and a to February 9.

Boat ramp congestion is also being time restriction of 60 minutes for Wood addressed, and temporary toilet Street’s angled parking.

These changes are the first step in facilities erected at this popular spot the Wood Street revitalisation project, in anticipation of busy days ahead. a plan set to be instigated from next The council will collect feedback during year. The free Heads-Hop bus service, summer to rate the effectiveness of all part of this summertime plan, will run aspects of their plan. ¢

p The White Rock Gallery has a birthday event

“We are opening our Christmas Exhibition,” said gallery committee member and artist Sue Taylor. “We are putting on a bit of a do with some entertainment, which will be Lynn Walters, who is a decoupage artist and member of White Rock. Lynn has just moved to Tinopai.”

An interesting, varied and eclectic collection of creative work from Kaipara artists and craftworkers will make up the exhibition, with a wide choice of Christmas gift ideas. The exhibition will

continue during the holidays and “all are welcome between 1pm and 4pm, and there will be beverages and nibbles as well.

“The wide range of work for sale includes oil paintings, watercolours, sculpture and lots more.”

The gallery is also celebrating its first birthday at Matakohe, after it was initially housed in the former Otamatea County Council chambers at Paparoa, now home to the town’s medical centre and library. ¢

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Northpower embarks on off-grid power trial

Award for Excellence in Technology

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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Are we low-hanging fruit? u by Matt King, Member of Parliament for Northland

Recently National’s spokesperson for climate change biosecurity and agriculture Todd Muller and I held a series of public meetings throughout the Northland electorate. Our intent was to listen to what you have to say about the state of politics in our nation and the issues that concern you.

Our electorate has many diverse communities, but it quickly became clear to Todd and to me that there is a ground-swell of deep concern as to where this government is taking us — the track the government is taking us down.

That track, you told us, is taking us too often to the farm gate.

You told us that those in the rural communities feel they are being singled out by this government.

Measures such as the Zero Carbon Bill and Water Quality Consultation are unfairly skewed toward the rural community as if we are the chief pollution culprits.

We are not; cities are.

On the water quality issue, this government has come up with a totally unworkable one standard fits all, that does not take into account the unique characteristics of our rural communities — yet does virtually nothing to address big city polluters. Carbon emissions seem to be the sole domain of cows, according

to the government. Their solution?

Get rid of the cows and plant trees.

Thank goodness for Todd Muller, who was able to address these real concerns and to give clear concise solutions.

Unfortunately, none of these solutions can be enacted while we remain in opposition, and we can only hope that not too much damage is done in the meantime.

The most prevalent question at those meetings remains unanswered — why is this government picking on rural communities?

I don’t have an answer to that, but I have a view. First, I don’t think they understand the farming sector.

That, I guess, is a given. Second, and far more insidious, is that they find us an easy target.

Low-hanging fruit. No votes to be gained here.

Well, let me tell this government that if they persist on taking us down the track they are, this particular fruit will come back to bite them.

Life jacket offer renewed Brand new life jackets at bargain prices are on offer from Coastguard again this summer as its Old4New project returns to keep boaties safe on our waters.

p Coastguard community ambassador, Sue Tucker, with the life jacket van

From November 30 to February 2, boaties will have the opportunity to bring their old, damaged or ill-fitting life jackets to one of 63 van locations and upgrade them for new, heavily discounted Hutchwilco models.

Kaipara’s opportunity to ‘trade up’ comes on Saturday, December 14 from 3pm–6pm at the Mangawhai Boating and Fishing Club, Alamar Crescent, Mangawhai.

The Old4New van will also visit boating hot spots and community hubs elsewhere in the north with dates and times available at old4new.nz.

Since its introduction, more than 13,500 old life jackets have been

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upgraded, a number, Coastguard community ambassador, Sue Tucker, is keen to increase during the 2019–2020 summer season.

“We continue to see life jackets in all shapes and sizes, some even 50 years old, and what a lot of them have in common is that in an emergency they won’t keep you safe. Life jackets don’t last a lifetime. If you know your life jacket is no good, or if you just want some peace of mind, bring it to get it checked.”

“If you can’t make it to one of the van locations, retailer Boating and Outdoors will be offering the upgrade at select locations around the country.” ¢

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Two decades of fishing fun u by Andy Bryenton

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Tinopai school’s annual fishing contest is only a month away, and tickets are already selling fast as school administrators, and local anglers predict a big turnout on January 11, 2020.

The school, who utilise this 20-year-old tradition as a major fundraiser toward the education of local kids, are calling it “a great day out for the entire family. It continues to be one of the biggest events for one of the smallest schools on the Kaipara Harbour!”

As well as the beautiful backdrop of Tinopai itself, and the chance to drop a line into a harbour, which is traditionally teeming with fish in the summer months, the attraction may come down to the swag of prizes assembled for this, the 20th year of the contest’s history. As such, 2020’s tournament has been branded an ‘anniversary celebration’ by organisers, who have outdone themselves in mustering a prize pool.

“There are prizes galore to be won, including inner harbour and outer harbour prizes, an entertainment bundle for the kids’ sprat competition, loads of spot prizes and a $1,000 cash prize for the lucky ticket draw.”

This last big bonus could p Tinopai’s annual fishing contest is going extra-large for its 20th birthday, but many of the anglers will still be small go to anyone present on the day, regardless of their luck with the bait from 2019 is indicative, there will be and hook. Ticket sellers report a lot of anglers aplenty lining up for the early early interest this year. If the turnout morning start on January 11. ¢

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A programme with more than 200 alumni nationwide is coming to Whangarei this summer and is open to Kaipara youth.

Venture Up provides young aspiring leaders with the tools and techniques to practice innovation, and turn ideas and passions into businesses.

p Venture Up alumni leave with more than just a ‘nano-degree’ in innovation, but also the tools to help turn ideas into commercial success

Organisers of the two-week programme say it throws young participants headfirst into the methods used by the biggest names in the world; like Google, Tesla and Apple. Aspiring leaders are advised not to miss out.

Gary Larkan, Northland regional coordinator for the Young Enterprise Scheme, says that Venture Up creates a pathway for youth to get their careers off the ground. “In the Northland region, this programme fills a very obvious need for further development of young people, who have the potential but need to channel it in the right direction.”

Programme director Steph Benseman says that the Venture Up programme reflects a need amongst

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young people transitioning into the workforce.

“Young Enterprise originally came to us to help bridge the gap between education and work, and Venture Up was our way of making this happen.

It really helps to get an idea of how innovation works in the real world!”

The programme has been supported by the Ministry of Youth Development since its inception in 2015, and scholarships are available to cover the cost of participation.

Enrolments are now open but close at midnight, December 15 2019.

Venture Up Northland will run from January 13 to January 24.

V isit ventureup.co.nz for more information. ¢

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Paparoa 164 Arcadia Road

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This rural residence on 11.08 hectares of land is in two titles and epitomises country living at its best. The superbly positioned 1980’s brick and tile home boasts four generous bedrooms, plus office and is set in established gardens.

The spacious living encompasses a practical kitchen and family area with excellent outdoor flow to a sheltered patio for dining and entertaining. The bathroom and laundry area complete with two showers, bath, two separate toilets and plentiful storage. Internally, the home has been freshly painted and re-carpeted throughout. Garaging for three cars is provided. Perfectly positioned with rural views. Farm infrastructure includes a substantial, newly painted threestand raised board woolshed with shearing plant, hydraulic wool press, solid covered yards and loading ramp. If you are wanting more land, there is an adjoining 14.7 hectares.

Asking Price $865,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

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Immerse yourself in panoramic scenery from your very own piece of paradise, two titles on offer with one title consisting of 2 hectares (more or less) of bare land and the other 4 hectare (more or less) block with the main dwelling, all nestled amongst beautiful rural land. Three bedrooms are complemented by the main bathroom and a lovely kitchen, with large living spaces offering plenty of flexibility. There is a double garage that flows out into a sleep out that hosts a bathroom along with all the plumbing to install a kitchenette, this is great for extended family.

Established gardens with ample amounts of fruit trees, vegetable gardens along with a chicken coop. The property backs onto the estuary which is home to its very own jetty. The contour is easy to rolling and the land is subdivided into 8 paddocks with the water being sourced from both tank and spring fed dams, providing water all year round.

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Dargaville 7 Paritai Place

Dargaville 503 Pouto Road

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Surrounded by stunning gardens and outdoor living spaces, this beautiful home, only five and a half years old is located on an excellent Dargaville street amongst other quality builds. With no fewer than five bedrooms and two bathrooms, the sleek lines and neutral colours balance the kitchen and two living areas. Triple car garaging and plenty of off street parking adds to the ambience of living at this gorgeous property. If you are thinking of building , this is a fabulous alternative.

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Horticulture land - A purple promise This north facing family property, only 5km from Dargaville township offers a spacious two storied colonial home offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms and situated on 10.5 hectares of land with an abundance of space for the family to play. The flat fertile land is tile drained and currently utilized for fattening lambs, growing kumara and the kumara shed contains eight storage bays with two of the bays currently fitted out as a theatre also with kitchen, toilets, shower and eating area.

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Dargaville 8-10 Charlotte Street Character on Charlotte Street with two titles Positioned on a substantial section in a popular area of Dargaville, this large family home and accompanying sleep out make for a very enticing proposition! Four bedrooms are complimented by two generously proportioned living areas and a highly functional kitchen, while excellent indoor/outdoor flow ensures you'll spend plenty of time outside. The bonus is that the property is on two titles, allowing endless opportunities. Of course, it's the location that will be the star of the show for many.

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Families searching for the ultimate lifestyle property will be instantly drawn to our feature listing, a substantial home perched majestically upon 1.0435 hectares of grazing with exceptional views overlooking the Northern Wairoa River. The elevated brick and tile home is low maintenance and once you step inside, you discover four bedrooms, a spacious open plan kitchen/dining area with separate lounge, bathroom and separate toilet. Excellent indoor/outdoor flow makes entertaining a breeze.

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Our Northland - Tō Tātou Taitokerau Stories and updates on the great work happening around the region to help our environment, economy and people thrive. Brought to you by Northland Regional Council.

New council hits ground running

Your councillors, from left, Marty Robinson, John Bain, Justin Blaikie (Deputy Chair), Penny Smart (Chair), Jack Craw, Joce Yeoman, Rick Stolwerk, Colin (Toss) Kitchen and Amy Macdonald.

Our new councillors have hit the ground running, setting up new committee structures, heading out into the community for various events, and sorting out how the new-look council can best work together for a thriving Northland.

Second-term Kaipara councillor Penny Smart heads our nine-member council as the newly-elected chair, with Hokianga-Kaikohe representative Justin Blaikie – also a secondterm councillor – elected as deputy chair.

The October elections introduced four fresh faces to our nine-member council – Amy Macdonald (Coastal Central), Marty Robinson (Coastal

North) Colin Kitchen (Te Hiku) and Jack Craw (Whangārei Urban).

collectively address some existing and emerging issues over the next three years.

Members of our council have been out and about at various events in the community over the past few weeks, including the Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards which our council sponsors, the Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show at Waipapa, and Enviroschools Expos and Bronze celebrations. They’ve also been getting up to speed with the many different parts of our council business, including a visit to our economic development agency Northland Inc.

A new Climate Change Working Party and increased Māori and independent representation are among key changes to our structure.

The new Climate Change Working Party (chaired by new councillor Amy Macdonald) will oversee our council’s climate change activities and make recommendations on climate change matters.

Our councillors have also moved to give Māori a greater voice and will now also include equal Meanwhile, one of the council’s first big jobs behind numbers of councillors and Māori members (from the scenes has been to sort out what committees, the standalone Te Taitokerau Māori and Council subcommittees, working parties and other groups Working Party) on council’s various working parties. they’ll have over the three years they’re in office.

Read more about the committee structure The new make-up reflects the mix of fresh at www.nrc.govt.nz/committees and experienced faces, as well as a chance to

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Resource management conference success The recognition of Willie Wright’s long-time dedication to the protection of the Kaipara Harbour was one of several highlights at the New Zealand Association of Resource Management’s 66th conference.

Willie, who is of Te Uri o Hau, was one of three Northlanders recognised during the conference, and says he was honoured to receive the award.

“The acknowledgement of the mahi being undertaken around the Kaipara Harbour and within her catchment is testimony to the tremendous work and dedication by many to improve water quality and biodiversity,” says Willie.

“Restoring the harbour’s health requires all of us to stand together and take action to make a difference now.”

For his outstanding contribution to catchment and community, Willie received a Taonga carved

by Korotangi Kapa Kingi. Fittingly, the Taonga is made from swamp kauri that has come from the Kaipara.

Landowner Geoff Cookson was also recognised at the conference, for his family’s work to combine strong financial returns and sustainable management practices on their bull beef finishing and forestry property at Kawakawa.

Award winner Willie Wright (right) with NRC Land Programme Manager Duncan Kervell.

Northland Regional Council Land Programme Manager Duncan Kervell also received an award, for his outstanding contribution to resource management in New Zealand.

The conference brought together around 180 delegates from across New Zealand, mainly working in land management, and earned high praise from attendees says Duncan.

“As our council was the lead organiser for this year’s conference, we were really thrilled to get amazing feedback from those that came,” says Duncan.

“Likewise, it was great to have the opportunity to showcase our unique region and the opportunities and challenges we have ahead in Northland managing our land and water for future generations.”

Congratulations to HeadsUp Adventures, which took out the Northland Regional Council Environmental Excellence Award at this year’s Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards.

Judges were impressed by the family-owned company’s integrated approach, community connections and provision of a unique experience in understanding the natural forest and bush around them.

Find about more about this year’s winners: www.northlandbusinessawards.co.nz

Scholarships We are offering four scholarships worth $3000 each Applications for our new Tū i te ora Scholarship open on 14 December – find out if you or someone you know is eligible! It's aimed at recognising and supporting students to undertake study, research or training aligned to our mission: working together to create a healthy environment, strong economy and resilient communities.

Find out more www.nrc.govt.nz/scholarship

LI Students go wild at ‘Te Ngāhere’ Held at Tahi in Pataua North and Lodore Farm near Kerikeri, the two expos were a opportunity to learn about our wonderful wildlife, and how to deal with the pests that threaten them.

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Held recently in Waitangi, the three-day conference was themed around ‘Change at pace and scale’, including some of the looming big changes to the way climate change and freshwater are managed.

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We are offering a great Christmas menu for all of December, and there is a beautiful garden bar, and vintage-style dining room perfect for group bookings.

Chef Stephen Harrison and owner Pam Goode highlight local produce and seafood and serving meals full of surprising flavours and fresh ingredients.

Now open daily from 10.30am; it’s a great place for brunch, lunch or dinner and the kids are just loving the Classic American Pancakes with real Canadian maple syrup. It’s family-friendly with petanque, quoits and colouring-in. For those into finger-licking goodness, the Kaipara Fried Chicken (KFC!) Wings and its secret recipe dipping sauce are perfect to share with some delicious new cocktails on a summer’s evening.

We’re getting some amazing reviews.

Mark from Southern California said: “very creative menu, in the best sense — fresh ingredients, including local seafood, friendly service and generous servings.”

Robert V wrote: ’The interior is furnished and decorated in 1950s style and looks

superb… the food is excellent too as is the coffee.’ Simone F, a proud local, said: “The Thirsty Tui is a ‘must stop’ for those travelling through! It’s arguably some of the best fare in the Kaipara.”

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The Kaipara Flounder, freshly caught just down the road, is popular with tourists

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Great vegetarian options too with the California Dreaming Burger, a Zucchini Pesto Pine nut Pizza and Sicilian White Bean Risotto with fresh basil, cherry tomato and a drizzle of locally produced Lemon Olive Oil.

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Christmas Messages Christmas fun by the riverside

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This December Dargaville’s Taha Awa Riverside Gardens will once again play host to a family variety concert with a festive theme. The 2019 Christmas in the Gardens roll-call is packed with new entertainment, as well as traditional sounds of the season.

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“Bring the whole whanau along on Saturday, December 14,” is the message from event organiser Pauline Taylor. She has worked alongside a dedicated group to make this a possibility, not the least of whom are the many entertainers who have stepped forward to spread some holiday cheer.

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The ice and snow are all around us here at the North Pole, as an army of logistical elves finalises plans for their boss to deliver an expected five billion presents in less than a month’s time. However, the heat set to hit the southern hemisphere this summer has prompted some changes, both to Saint Nick’s attire and to his new sleigh.

“It was time for a change in the transport department, especially seeing as the reindeer really feel the hot summer nights down in New Zealand and Australia,” says Mr Claus. For some added boost, Santa has had his traditional big red sleigh overhauled, using a body kit inspired by drift racing cars and new engines, which harness the power of the ‘naughty and nice’ list

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itself. When asked about a top speed, Santa just gave a wink and said: “We won’t be lending it to Mr Clarkson to find out, but let’s just say it makes Elon’s new toys look like a wooden train set.”

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While Mrs Claus has cautioned him not to overindulge in cake, he says that he can be forgiven a few calories, considering he’s going to climb up and down a total of 89,000 kilometres worth of chimneys in 12 hours. ¢

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Christmas Messages Hospice team reflect, renew

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Hospice Kaipara staff, volunteers and board members gathered with family and close friends on November 29 to honour the commitment of those who give their time to this vital service, and to acknowledge those leaving and those joining important roles.

Dargaville’s Rapid Relief Team, another voluntary group, dedicated to providing care, relief and compassion in times of need, offered to cater an extensive festive lunch, with further contributions coming in from Countdown Supermarkets. Before enjoying this feast, Hospice volunteers were thanked profusely by those who manage and administrate the organisation locally.

“We wish to thank you all, for all you have done for Hospice Kaipara, in all your roles. We’re extremely grateful,” said the team’s family support coordinator, before long service medals were awarded to volunteering veterans. Also revealed were the identity of the new chair of the hospice’s governing board, prominent Dargaville businessperson Joanna Ewenson, and the new manager of the town’s hospice shop, Jeni Gorrie.

Previous store manager Jane Walker, leaving after an 11-year tenure, was personally thanked by many of the staff she has worked alongside. Things have

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come full circle for the Hospice Shop in Dargaville. As an incoming manager Jeni was working with the organisation more than a decade ago when Jane assumed the managerial role. During her tenure, there have been substantial changes to the look of the shop, with the current, recently refurbished space providing

ample space for the widely varied goods offered by community members. ¢

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Christmas Messages A gift from the Kaipara u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s Muddy Waters Gallery has recently opened a new exhibition with a difference, leading into the festive season. The selection of artworks and jewellery are priced to be gifted to friends and loved ones, giving them a unique piece of the Kaipara for Christmas.

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The Affordable Arts exhibition is the work of a long list of local talents, across a vast array of media. With nothing on the walls priced at more than $150, it’s also a great way to give something out of the ordinary for those relatives who are hard to buy for. As one of the exhibiting artists puts it: “These works are inspired by our surroundings, made by locals, and can’t be bought anywhere else.”

That makes a contemporary painting or handcrafted piece of jewellery a different option from the fare found in the season’s retail catalogues from big box stores. It’s also a way of giving a very personal gift, which reflects this part of the world for relatives and friends visiting for the holidays. Relatives halfway around the world or even just in another part of New Zealand can receive a window on Kaipara life. Though, of course, it’s also a fine opportunity to invest in some unique artwork for your p One of the Muddy Waters Gallery’s curators puts the finishing touches on this year’s Affordable Arts exhibition, just in time for the holidays

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Summer’s here at last, and the big questions of the season have come around again. Should I get my motorcycle licence? What’s the best way to start out? The answer could come from an unexpected quarter.

Honda’s CRF-R range of track-only motocross bikes are dominant in their field, but almost certainly too powerful to appeal to novices. They’re also precision-engineered to accelerate and turn with nimble speed on dirt, not asphalt. However, Honda has seen the gap, and they also deliver a CRF of a different character, which ticks all the boxes for new riders.

The CRF-L series tops out with the mighty Africa Twin, a bike, which is designed to cross continents and endure adventures. However, its baby brothers, in the 150 to 250cc displacement range, maybe close to a ‘jack of all trades’ as a motorcycle can get.

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A dog’s tail …

Blowin’ hot an’ cold ona farm Gidday readas. Seems the whether has the Boss a bit wurried eh? I was having a cool-off ina dam behind tha woolshed last Sattiday, wena Boss yelled at me ter let outa the water an’ hava shake, cos’ his gerlfrend Sharlene was comin’ froma homested with cuapptees.

“Yah don’t wanna shake water orl over her Dog.” Quite rite readas, not that way to snaffle a scone eh?

Well, we was havin’ smoko an Boss told Sharlene he lissened to the forecast ona radio ina morning an’ it cood be a bit ofa struggle ona farm. Well, I knowed Boss gonna go off ter the next big farm

protests in Wongereay next week. He an his mates are reel sick ova guvmint loading farmers up with costs and rooles. But he sed the whether was also makin’ it hard.

Then Sharlene grabbed the papa on a cupptees tray an’ opened it up.“Yer mite be rite deah,” she sed. An she read in her skoolteecher voice: “It’s the first day of summer. Farmers who are suffering from the dry spells will have to wait a little longer. Auckland and Northland are already very dry.”

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was rilly warm, an’ not too many fish around.”

“Yep,” sed Sharlene, an’ red some more. “We can expect more above average temperatures for summer across the country, according to Niwa’s outlook. Our ocean temperatures are warming up, and the last couple of years we’ve had marine heatwaves in our coastal waters.”

“It’s a bit scary then. We betta watch our water tanks ana dam levils too. Ya kin still hava swim Dog, but not wen it gets low an’ muddy. Yerl have go ova to the streem ona boundry eh?”

But then Sharlene sed “Gess wot, deah, before it gets dr y, gess wot. Theres a big storm brewin’ way down south in Antartic. Big winds, maybe sum snow ona hills. Be worse ina South island, but we’ll still getta bita rain ina house tanks over nek week anyway.”

Boss giva grunt. “Globil warmin, they reckin. Well, I wus readin’ me grandad’s farm book, an’ he wrote they hada big drought back in 1893.

So I reckin it’s really all swings and roundabouts, the whether.” Swings?

Roundabouts? Wears the playground?

I thort. Sharlene give me half a scone.

“Not ter wurry Billy. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Whether always gunna be top of the farm talk round hear.”

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December 3 - 2019

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

WHAT’S ON?

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

Dargaville

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps – Mondays 6.30–9.00pm at the Dargaville Aero Club.

For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547.

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

Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

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.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group – meets third Tuesday of the month 10–11.30am at St John Ambulance Hall Dargaville. Phone Maxine (Kaipara Community Adviser) 022 916 068.

Arapohue Tennis Club – Social tennis Mon nights 6.15-Dark. Courts at Mititai Road, Arapohue A&P Showgrounds. Come along & join in. Enquiries Ph 09 439 2512 or 09 439 2154.

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

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

Community Lunch – Every Thursday noon–1.30 pm at Riverside Christian Centre, 1 Beach Road. Free lunch available to all. Transport available in town.

Ph 09 439 8887.

Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information.

Dargaville Bridge Club – Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Memorial Park, Logan Street. Call Peter 022 405 6439.

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

Dargaville Xmas Parade – Saturday, December 7 at 12 noon, the theme is The Magic of Xmas.

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

Dargaville Embroidery Group – third Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm, Contact Rosemary 09 439

0656 for more information.

Dargaville Girls Brigade – For girls 5–15 yrs.

Thursdays after school 3–5pm, held at Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Call Pauline 021 263 7446.

Dargaville Militaria Collectors Club - Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800.

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

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

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

Dargaville Women’s Club – Meet third Thursday of every month 10am at Memorial Park Kiosk. New members welcome, phone Marilyn 09 439 6648.

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

Floral Art Club – meet third Wednesday of the month at the Greenways Centre Tirarau Street, 1pm.

Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

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

Kaipara Grey Power – Every third Friday of the month. Dargaville Methodist Church. More info call June 09 439 1736.

Kaihu Valley Music Club – Every third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Budgeting Service – Free and Confidential Monday to Friday 9am–1pm, back of the Lighthouse Church, 80 Normanby St. Dargaville. Ph 09 439 8592.

Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra – Wednesdays 6–7pm New members are welcome - either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both

men and women, come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Productions – Tuesdays 6–7.30pm Youth class. Tuesdays 8–9.30pm Fire Jam. Thursday 10.30–noon under 5s movement & balance class.

Thursday 4–-5.30pm performance youth group. 15 Onslow Street. Call 09 439 5152.

Leisure Marching – Dargaville Town Hall, Tuesday 3.45–4.45pm anyone interested phone Elizabeth 027 283 1280.

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

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

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club – 1st Sunday each month. Scout hall, Onslow St 1–4pm, enquiries ph Bruce 09 439 5513.

Northern Wairoa Cake Decorators Club – meet every second Tuesday of the month at 7pm, February - November. All welcome, phone Lynn 09 439 0751.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights – Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings.

Northern Wairoa Lions Club Inc – Business meeting first Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Lions Centre, Hokianga Road.

Northern Wairoa Young Farmers – meet second Thursday of every month, for more information check out our Facebook page.

Northland Kenpo Karate – Self Defence School.

Adults and children. Phone Ron on 021 567 607.

NZ 60s Up Movement – Dargaville Social Meetings Held at the Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact president Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Petanque – Mondays at 10am at the Sports Complex. Phone 09 439 7798.

Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi Chuan – M,T,W & Sat Ph Nick (Both) 021 439 673 Stuart (Kempo) 027 536 2904 Joanne (Tai Chi) 021 850 998.

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

Stitches and Craft – 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville.

10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Te Kopuru Playcentre – welcomes new members, open Tuesday and Thursdays 9am–12.30pm for newborn to 6 years old. 3 Norton Street next door to primary school. Further information email te.kopuru@ playcentre.org.nz or phone 09 439 0083.

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

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

Wednesday Crafts – Every Wednesday 10am to noon at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session. Contact Judy 439 4605 or Linda 439 5264.

Kaiwaka

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

Kaiwaka Scottish Country Dance Club – Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall, Wednesdays 10am–noon.

Teacher: Elaine 027 432 0032 Secretary: Megan 021 275 3007.

Maungaturoto

Otamatea Community Services – Free shopping trip to Whangarei, leaves Maungaturoto 9.30am.

2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of the month. 09 431 9080 to book.

Mangawhai

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

Mangawhai Writers Group – Meets every second week from the first Thursday of the month. Contact Bevan 027 617 6521.

Ruawai

Ruawai Lions Club – Dinner Meeting third Thursday of the month 6.30pm at Ruawai Sports Club. Info: Rosemary 027 210 2008 or Dorothy 09 439 2557.

Markets

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.

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

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

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, 9am to noon, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

Kaipara Service Directory ATJ

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

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

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

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

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

Andrew Turner

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

Ed’s Floorsanding New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician

Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

0274 914 091

or 09 436 3929 www.floorsandingnorth.co.nz

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

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

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 –

inc GST

Funerals Made Simple Affordable alternatives to meet your needs

Includes a simple casket, crematorium fees and a death certificate

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Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

ALL T HE B IG NAM E S , INCLUDING:

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

3 PARORE ST, DARGAVILLE • PH 09 439 8881

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER December 3 - 2019

Kaipara Service Directory

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

Fannons For Menswear OPENING HOURS: Wed & Thurs – 10am-2pm Fri & Sat – 9am-4pm (Or by appointment) Don Lawson – 021 983 560

Kirstin Lawson – 021 983 565

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

Workwear

Teamwear

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

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

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

KAURI COAST CONTRACTING LTD Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Septic Farms, Subdivisions & more MacJimray Services are the CallSeptic GaryCleaning Whippy today! septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.

gary@kccontracting.co.nz • 027 469 8079 Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

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

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

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

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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!

021 056 7665 MP & RA

THUMBS

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GARDENING & MAINTENANCE

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

morrisandmorris.co.nz

Nick Christiansen Tree Services Phone: 021 439 673

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

SUE CRUMP TRAVEL BROKER Previously United Travel Dargaville

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

100%NZ

• Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as

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

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR Ameet Maharaj Phone: 022 172 3327 maharaj.ameet@gmail.com Fridge/Freezers, Dishwashers, Dryers, Cooktops, Ovens, Washing Machines.

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

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

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

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 10 December 2019 edition is Monday 9 December 2019

For Sale

Property Maintenance

Wanted

Situations Vacant

AIR RIFLE, Quest 1000, .177cal, one pump, slugs, near new. $175.00 ONO. 09 439 7206 or 021 207 7590.

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.

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

PART TIME farm work. Fencing, stock movement.

Immediate start. Phone 09 439 5080.

ANTIQUE HEADBOARDS, queen, wrought iron. $375.00 ONO. 09 439 7206 or 021 207 7590.

ANTIQUE 1950’S Kelvinator fridge, good condition, goes well. $175 ONO. 09 439 7206 or 021 207 7590.

BABY’S 3 wheel pushchair, dolls pushchair & cradles, folding bed & mattress, toys, beautiful dolls, adult books 50c, sleeping bags, kiddies blankets, Phone 09 439 5209 CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk. $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 0274 765 458.

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

Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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.

Pay attention!

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.

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

HOUSE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING • • • •

Soft house wash Drives/paths/decks & more, cleaned Pre-paint turbo clean Real Estate pre sale clean • Bond clean

TONY | YOUR LOCAL CLEANING GUY

TOWARD TOMORROW TOGETHER

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

Part time, Fixed term, Junior School Teaching Position, Decile 4 (Year 1-6)

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.

We are seeking an experienced, flexible and enthusiastic teacher to work in a junior class five mornings a week 8.30am – 12.00pm.

As we are releasing our reading recovery teacher, a strength in literacy will be an asset in this position. We are a PB4L school, committed to building strong relationships with our students and their whanau. Starting Term 1, 2020.

Septic Tank Services

Dargaville Bobcat 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.

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022 HAVE A SAFE & MERRY XMAS

KAIWAKA SCHOOL HAERE MUA KIA KOTAHI

Trade & Services

Ph: 022 311 8447 or email: tabclean57@gmail.com

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

around road works

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

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

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.

EITHER WAY IT’S 20K

Applications Close 4pm, Monday the 9th of December.

School visits are welcome. Phone 09 431 2309 to make an appointment.

Email admin@kaiwaka.school.nz for an application pack. Please include a covering letter, CV and 3 nominated referees.

mIND YOUr SPeeD ArOUND ScHOOL bUSeS

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CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 10 December 2019 edition is Monday 9 December 2019

Pet Supplies

Public Notices

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.

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.

Firewood SUPER SUMMER special from $55mtr delivered.

Money back guaranteed. Phone Doug 020 4088 7689 or Adrian 020 4091 8732.

For Rent TANGOWAHINE AVAILABLE mid December. Large self- contained accommodation. Quiet person. Cats only. $180. Power, water, gas, furniture negotiable.

Phone 021 128 4676.

TIDY 3 bedroom house & double garage with internal access, water tank, rural close to town - end of street, long term, no dogs, prefer single or couple. Available before Christmas, $330.00 per week. Write to PO Box 164 Dargaville.

Garage Sale DECEMBER 7TH 9am 69 Montgomery Ave Dargaville.

Linen, furniture, DVD’s, paintings and quality clothing.

KULJISH TRADERS secondhand shop, 20c Edward Street, open 9.30am–3.30pm Thursdays & Sundays, furniture, homeware, collectables & more.

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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.

Public Notices

Death Notices

DARGAVILLE TENNIS CLUB

ANNE ELIZABETH Broodkoorn. Passed away November 13 2019. Loved sister in law of Krasna and the late Max. Aunt of Kerry, Debbie and families. A caring, gentle lady who will be missed.

Thursday Morning Tennis At Sportsville Centre, Memorial Park 9am to 11am, Sub $15 Contact: Lynley Clements 09 439 8160 or 027 499 2287

DO YOU provide a service you want others to know about? Eg: lawnmowing, gardening, home hairdressing, typing, housework, home maintenance, handyman jobs? Become listed on our free community service database so we can put clients in touch with you.

Call in to Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau, 37 Hokianga Rd, Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm, or phone 09 439 6100 dargaville@cab.org.nz

A small family service to celebrate Janice’s life was held on Wednesday 27th November 2019.

All communications to Judy Harris, 192 Awakino Pt East Road, RD 2, Dargaville 0372.

A special thanks to the wonderful staff at BUPA Kauri Coast Hospital and Rest Home, Dargaville

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

DARGAVILLE OLD BOYS AGM Tuesday 10th December 2019 6:00pm at Dargaville Old Boys

Community Hall Hokianga Road, Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre 8am till Noon, something for everyone.

Janice Elsie Dry Passed away peacefully on Monday 25th November 2019 surrounded by her family. Aged 79. Beloved wife of James (Jim). Adored mother to Gary and Te Rani, Karen, Judy and Arran, Denyse and Brian. Cherished nana to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Te Kopuru School

An information evening for prospective students and their whanau will be held on Tuesday 10th December at 7.00pm at the school. Come and find out what we have to offer for 2020.

Everyone is welcome.

ANNE ELIZABETH BROODKOORN Died on 13th November 2019, peacefully, with family by her side. Much loved wife of the late John. Dearly loved mum of “her two little boys”, Nicholas and Anthony. Granny to Thora, Jukka, Breeze, Willow, and Piper.

Anne’s Service will be held at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hokianga Road, Dargaville on Friday 6th December 2019, at 11 am.

“Reunited with her beloved John”

Enquiries (09) 439 1802

P: 09 439 7243 Grazing GOOD GRAZING available on 32ha for dairy weaners or yearlings on Pukehuia Road near Dargaville. Phone 09 974 7571.

GRAZING LAND wanted with or without house. Dargaville surrounds. Any size considered. Phone 09 439 5080.

Extraordinary meeting of the Awards and Grants Committee will be held on: Tuesday 10 December 2019 11.00 am Paparoa Sports Pavilion – 2070 Paparoa Valley Road, Paparoa.

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

Work Wanted SKILLED HANDYMAN. Ready to engage in your residential maintenance or repair work. Cover most internal/external fixes or upgrades. Please call 021 143 1494.

AGM

Thursday, 5th December 2019 at 3:00pm.

DCDB offices, Fosters Arcade, Rear shop, 42 Victoria St Dargaville Enquiries: 027 525 8222

ALL WELCOME

MURRAY, ROSE ISOBEL “CIS” 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 temporarily closed on the day and at the times below for the purpose of carrying out structural improvements to the Tomarata Road Bridge.

Tomarata Rd / Insley Street, Mangawhai: The week of the 9th – 16th December 2019, with target dates set for the 3 day concrete pour from the 10th – 12th December 2019.

These dates may change and are reliant on no issues been found as work continues.

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

Avoid Drink Driving

Public notice of application, for the renewal of an On-Licence.

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

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Public Notices

DWD Investments Ltd of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of the On Licence, in respect of the premises situated at 70 Victoria St, Dargaville known as Dargaville Sports Bar.

Public notice of application for Club Licence

(Sections 100 and 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Dargaville Club Inc of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for renewal of a Club licence in respect of the premises situated at 53-55 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as Dargaville Club.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Hotel with Accommodations.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 1am.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Village.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

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

Passed away peacefully on 29 November 2019 after a short illness, in her 94th year.

Loved wife of the late Gray and mother & mother-in-law of Lance and Janne, Janice and Michael, John and Janite, Colin and Denise, Sheryl and Clive, Gay and David, Julie and Grant, Brett and Charlene. Loved Grandma/Nanna of 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 4 greatgreat-grandchildren.

A service for Rose will be held at The Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Hokianga Road, Dargaville on Monday 9 December 2019, at 1.30 pm followed by private cremation.

Our family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Dargaville Hospital and Ward 4 at the Whangarei Hospital for their wonderful care of mum.

All communications to PO Box 306 Dargaville 0340.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SPRAY

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Club licence.

Contractors employed by the Northland Regional Council will conduct helicopter spraying of Manchurian Wild Rice Grass along the banks of Kaihu River between Parore Bridge and 650 meters downstream of Duck Creek and boat spraying bulrush from the confluence of the Northern Wairoa to 3,750 meters upstream of Parore Bridge.

The contractors will be using Agpro 100 Haloxyfop and Agpro Crop oil and have given a schedule window from 1st of December 2019 to 31st of April 2020.

Any enquiries should be directed to Northland Regional Council on 0800 002 004.

www.nrc.govt.nz

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 1am the following day.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Council Offices at The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the this publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the Kaipara District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

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

This is the only publication of this notice.

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December 3 - 2019 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

6804A STATE HIGHWAY 12 DARGAVILLE

$499,000 79 GORGE ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO $265,000 48 JUMNA ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$1,000,050 +GST (if any) 6 SKELTON CRESCENT, PAPAROA

$325,000

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

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4123

Cute cabin on 7,141m² (approx. 1.76 acres) of your own freehold land. Bordered by bush and a country lane with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Grow a few calves, have chooks for eggs and enjoy the good life. Power at the bottom of the section. Just a few minutes drive to Maungaturoto town centre, with all the essential amenities.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2379

This 43.17ha property, of which approximately 4 ha is Covenanted QE 11 Trust, is centrally raced, well fenced and all gently rolling. The yards and large 6 Bay Half Round Barn make it ideal for calf rearing, or as a beef finishing block. The QE 11 Trust strip runs on the North South Boundary along the Wairau River, giving protection from potential run-off.

JILL WILSON Mob 021 505 712 WEB ID MRU2378

Immaculately presented one bedroom cottage with semiensuite will appeal to many. Warm, sunny, sheltered. Open plan, woodburner, 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.

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2357

7 THIRD AVENUE, DARGAVILLE

$329,000 797B TINOPAI ROAD, TINOPAI

$349,000 246 VICTORIA STREET, DARGAVILLE

$319,000 24 TE WAIROA LANE, TINOPAI PENINSULA

$325,000

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Family home nestled on a generous 663sqm section features a large split level lounge, open plan kitchen & dining room, 4 bedrooms, bathroom with bath, shower vanity & wc, plus a 2nd wc with hand basin, double garage with power and underfloor & ceiling insulation. The home is an ideal first home or addition to a rental portfolio. Current rent $320 per week.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4124

Weekend get away of 9634sqm (approx. 2.3 acres) off a tarsealed road. Totalspan out building size 8.5m x 7.5m. Built in temporary bedroom and living space area, separate shower room and toilet, shelter for your dining comfort, solar powered. One sixth share of an adjoining native bush block.

Outstanding potential building platform with sea views.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2363

Tidy 3 bedroom family home features open plan kitchen/ dining, good sized lounge with fireplace, heat pump and access to sunny patio. Also has insulation, separate bath and shower, double garage and the fully fenced easy care section with a rural outlook has fruit trees and a generous garden shed.

Enjoy STUNNING WATER VIEWS with a Kauri Grove backdrop from your clifftop 7561 sqm section. Easy contoured building site. Come and build your home here at Kauri Point on the Kaipara Harbour. Shared Private beach access. Lot 24. Power & phone at boundary. Call Rhoda today!

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2375

47A THE PINES, PAPAROA

$329,000 1509 TINOPAI ROAD, TINOPAI

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS4118

$895,000 +GST (if any) PHOENIX PLACE, DARGAVILLE

$132,000 114 ARIELS LANE, PAPAROA

$585,000

FROM YESTERYEAR

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Cosy 1 bedroom cottage refurbished in recent years. Kitchen and floors are kauri, with the mezzanine floor made of macrocarpa. A covered veranda to relax on any time of the day with your favourite bevvy. Nestled on 2188m2 section.

Short drive to Paparoa Village for farmers market, shops, café and school.

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2385

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. Power and comms are at the road boundary and only a few minutes to the Tinopai wharf and boat ramp.

TONY NORTHCOTT Mob 021 831 864 WEB ID MRU2386

Stage 2 now selling..much sort after area. Premium sections for premium homes. Just the right size 600m2(approx) for the buyer wanting location, area and to build the modern home.

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.

MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS4114

This 26ha property with approx. 6ha of QEII covenanted bush is a mixed contour of undulating pasture through to steeper gullies. With a rustic farm shed, non-compliant cabin, large dam and fruit trees, but no water tank, septic or power, you really are getting back to basics.

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

KARYN HODGSON Mob 029 7799 019 WEB ID MRU2374

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

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