Kaipara Lifestyler, December 8th 2015

December 8 2015

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Spreading Christmas cheer Dargaville market day The Kaipara District Council are organising a street event and market day on Thursday, December 17 …

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Keeping the K in Kaipara

Kumara chips made right here in the Kaipara …

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p Santa made a much anticipated appearance at the Dargaville Christmas parade following a colourful array of floats from local businesses, community groups and organisations. Here he is assisted on this special Christmas business by Joseph and Sophia Tebbut during the well attended parade down Victoria Street.

Charge station promotes tourism u by Ann Morgan

Dargaville is the latest town in Northland to open a ChargeNet electric car charging station, making travel around the north easier for those with the electric vehicles.

Community celebrates Christmas The young and young at heart gathered last weekend for Christmas festivities …

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The station, on Totara Street at the back of the BP service station was opened last week by deputy chairman for the Northland Regional Council Graeme Ramsey and a blessing ceremony was done by local Kaumatua Robert Sarich and Anglican deacon Bruce Goertz.

“We would like to thank the Dargaville

community for allowing us to place a station here in town which lets us be a part of the community as electric car owners,” said ChargeNet CEO Steve West.

“This particular station allows for rapid and standard charging. It provides electric vehicle owners access to tour

Northland and we are very proud to be a part of creating this freedom.”

This stations joins the existing network starting in Albany and Kaiwaka.

There will soon be one at Kawakawa and the Tikipunga mall in Whangarei. continued on page 3 …

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p Pahi oyster farmers, Moana Colquhoun and Simon Blithe stayed close to their workplace as they joined forces as Mr and Mrs Blithe at a beach marriage ceremony. The wedding took place at Dems beach on the Pahi Peninsula, and an enthusiastic reception was held at the nearby historic Pahi Hall to properly celebrate their union. photo courtesy Allyce Renee Photography

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p Members of the Zonta Club of Mangawhai joined together to march towards safer, happier homes in Whangarei, raising awareness of their Zonta Says No campaign against domestic violence in conjunction with White Ribbon Day. Zonta Club of Mangawhai advocacy committee member Sue Poynter said the march went well despite the wet weather and the group was full of enthusiasm.

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p Lifters from as far away as Hamilton and Kerikeri gathered at Brians Gym in Dargaville to take part in the 2015 Tink Matich Memorial bench press contest. With slightly less numbers than last year, the competitors offered tough competition and achieved some personal bests. Margaret Lindsay was awarded first place for the women and Sam McCahon took out the men’s category.

Jessica Tregidga won the High School girls’ section and Kenn Peralta was first amongst the High School boys.

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Charge station promotes tourism

u by Ann Morgan

The Kumara Box in Dargaville farewelled their ‘Flying Red Baron’ airplane for a few days, with it’s proudly Kaipara sticker on the back, so it could fly alongside his old friend Snoopy, showing their bond at the Kumeu Christmas Parade.

p Northland Regional Council’s Graeme Ramsey, cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the ChargeNet electric car charging station in Dargaville

p Ernie delivering the Red Barron to Stephen and Austin Theobald’s care, as the plane goes to meet his old mate Snoopy for the Kumeu Christmas parade

“I was delighted that people from other areas had noticed it and asked if they could borrow if for their parade. It is great to be able to share the Christmas spirit and work together with another community,” said Kumara Box owner Warren Suckling — also known as Ernie.

“The Red Baron was built by Pat and Lynn Hannan for a Christmas parade about 10 years ago and was then stored in a shed. It accidently became a chook house and the Hannan’s wanted a better life for it.

“Someone suggested here at the Kumara Box so it came down and got cleaned up and repainted and now it is often in photos at the Kumara Box Park, next to what we believe is New Zealand’s smallest church.”

Snoopy’s plane was built by Craig Walker whose father was in the air force for many years based at Whenuapai.

“The two planes came down in the parade together,” said Steven Theobald who cared for the Red Baron whilst it was in transit.

“As the song goes, Snoopy had been sent to destroy the enemy, the Red Baron in World War II, but with ice on

his wings he got into trouble and the Red Baron could have destroyed him.

“With Christmas bells tolling below asking for peace throughout the land, he instead made Snoopy fly to the Rhine and land. Snoopy thought this was his end but the Red Baron called out ‘Merry Christmas my friend’.

“He then offered a holiday toast and as they flew off they knew one day they’d meet again.” ¢

Steve said he has been travelling the North educating people on the advantages of electric cars.

“The vehicles are certainly not slow as perceived. The smaller ones are zippy from the get go and the larger ones can reach up to 100 kilometres per hour in a matter of seconds.

They are extremely quiet and user friendly and every electric motor has full torque.”

He says electricity is a quarter of the price of fuel, making the vehicles extremely economical and of course, the electric cars do not create smog which is a huge environmental benefit.

“I think this is really adding to a very important part of the electric charging

network and should help fast track electric cars into the region. They really are an important part of our future,” said general manager of the North Power Network Graham Dawson.

“North Power have seven electric vehicles in their fleet with five used for work in the fibre cable network. We are very impressed with the running and maintenance costs. They are continually improving and it will soon be a very good move for businesses to introduce electric cars into their company fleets.

“Visitors will soon be able to easily access the Kaipara and all of Northland. This is already happening — it is great for our tourism.” ¢

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Dargaville market day Women on the water u by Ann Morgan

u by Ayla Miller

The Kaipara District Council are organising a street event and market day on Thursday, December 17 in a section of Victoria Street, between Kapia Street and Hokianga Road. This section of the street will be closed to all traffic on the day from 7am– 7pm.

Pahi Boating and Fishing Club are giving keen fisher-women the chance to show up the fisher-men in their lives this Saturday, December 12 during a special ladies fishing competition.

p Kaipara District Council community planner Annie van der Plas with Dargaville Business Forum’s Peter Boyd are getting ready for the Victoria Street market day

“This part of the street being closed will allow pedestrians and shoppers to walk and move about more freely in the area. From 12pm the Dargaville Riverside Market will be located within the space.

“There will be live music throughout the day as well as street furniture and places for people to sit and enjoy the environment, creating a festival atmosphere,” said community planner Annie van der Plas.

“This idea came about from the community planning week we held for Dargaville earlier in the year, with

members of the public giving us their ideas for the area.

“The Dargaville Business Forum are supportive of the event and their annual Christmas hamper draw will be drawn in this location at 5.30pm.”

Alternative parking areas are in Parenga Street, Totara Street, Normanby Street and other sections of Victoria Street.

“This is a really great opportunity to support our local market and businesses while enjoying the festive atmosphere and extra pedestrian space,” said Annie. ¢

Making this a Kaipara Christmas After a huge response to our seasonal ‘Shop and Win’ promotion, a very heavy ‘santa sack’ of entry forms was taken along to the good folks at the Dargaville Police station to draw a winner. This year Sarah Billington takes home $500 worth of

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The rules state that men are allowed to take women out on their boats but are forbidden from fishing or even helping to bait the competitors’ hooks.

Club commodore Mike Donald says it’s the first time the club have held anything similar and the contest was prompted by women requesting such an event.

“Lots of women think fishing competitions are a bit of a ‘man thing’ and they asked why can’t we have one of our own? We took it to the committee and they thought it was a good idea.”

He says there has been a lot of interest already and is expecting a good turn out. There will be the same

categories as the regular competitions including heaviest Snapper and Kahawai as well as prizes for other exceptional catches on the day.

Contestants can fish from Pahi to Mussel Rock at Tinopai from 7.30am on Saturday with final weigh-in at the clubrooms at 3pm.

“We will have a few spot prizes, but the main prizes will be cash and bottles of wine.”

Mike says this is the perfect chance for women to get out on the water and show the men what they can do.

Tickets are $10 from Mike at Maungaturoto Auto Centre or the Maungaturoto Hotel. ¢

Correction Last week’s caption for the story titled ‘Passing the generational torch’ on page 4, should have read ‘Left to right: Janine Tregidga with Ted and Joy Wedgwood’.

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Celebrating another year

A good day’s fishing

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u by Ann Morgan

Hospice Kaipara Inc held their annual Volunteer Christmas Lunch at the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club recently.

The King of the Kaipara fishing tournament marked its 27th anniversary last Saturday, December 5 at Kelly’s Bay with 31 teams consisting of 199 competitors participating.

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p Ben Wade, with his winning King of the Kaipara trophy and his team mates James Plooy and Shane Friedrich from team ‘Pump it Up’ with the Daniel Pyke Memorial trophy

p Hospice volunteers celebrating another year of community effort at their Christmas lunch at the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club

“This is a way of saying thank you to all our volunteers for the amazing amount of work that is done within the organisation. The Ruawai Community Netball girls catered and Frank Lundberg entertained us with his music and stories. They all did a marvellous job.

Thank you all for your participation in a great time,” said manager of volunteer services Jayne Walker.

June Spratt is a volunteer at the Hospice shop and has lived in Dargaville for three years now after moving from Australia. She said joining the Hospice Volunteers was a good way to be involved in the community and support those in need.

“I like helping other people and having the shop is a great way for people who can’t afford much to get things

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they need. Volunteering is a good way to meet people, help the community and socialise.”

Mary McLeod said it gives her pleasure and satisfaction to help. “I love working there, it is very rewarding in so many ways. If you work with the Hospice clients you naturally become part of the family. It is a great way to help others in times of need.”

Hospice care has a unique whole person approach — which means physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs are equally important.

“Hospice Kaipara Inc would like to thank the Kaipara community for all the support and donations of goods, monies, and time that has been given throughout the year. We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas,” said Jayne. ¢

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The winning team overall was team ‘Pump it Up’ with James Plooy, Ben Wade and Shane Friedrich weighing in a kingfish at 24.86 kilograms.

“The weather was the best it has been in along time for competition day and there were a lot of big fish caught,” said organiser Mike Nola from Nola Sports in Dargaville. The crowd was in good spirits and we gave out $10,000 worth of prizes including the children’s. A great day was had by all who attended, we were really pleased.”

The gurnard category first place went to — Yuri van Houten at 1.10kg, second place — Kara McCully at 1.09kg and third place was Brad Crosbie with 1.04kg.

Eddie Hawkins won the heaviest trevally with his 3.97kg catch, second was Cheriden deVries at 3.61kg and third was Geoff Silvester with 3.09kg.

The heaviest kahawai went to Dylan Chamberlain with 3.20kg, second was Brent Aikin with 3.16kg and third place went to Todd Mullinger with 2.79kg.

Bruce Bower won the snapper category with 8.44kg, second was Liam Hickey with 7.24kg and third place went to Chris Hickey with 6.27kg.

For the kingfish category third place went to J. Topia with 12.49kg, second was Peter Walden with 14.38kg and first prize went to Ben Wade with his 24.86kg fish. ¢

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Keeping the K in Kaipara

Zonta presents adventure

u by Ayla Miller

u by Ayla Miller

Kumara chips made right here in the Kaipara have earnt a group of Ruawai College Business Studies students a New Zealand Excellence award for their product under the Young Enterprise Scheme.

The Zonta Club of Mangawhai have set two young women sailing towards an adventure of a lifetime with their Spirit of Adventure Award.

p The Keeping it K team is off to an awards dinner in Wellington

Business Studies teacher Warren Keenan says the idea came about when it was noted the kumara chips sold in the local supermarket were made from imported sweet potatoes.

“As the Kaipara is a big producer of kumara we thought our business had to have something to do with that.

Keeping it K stands for Kaipara, Kiwi, kumara, kids and krisps.”

The students approached Kaipara Kumara, and managing director Anthony Blundell became their mentor.

“We got the chips into the school canteen and they were gone in five minutes,” says Mr Keenan. “They had the right idea and plan and understood

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the significance of kumara for the area.

The learning they have done through this has been incredible and the key issue for them has been keeping it in the Kaipara. They are pretty close to having something commercial.”

Mr Keenan will travel to Wellington this week with his students to take part in the awards dinner along with the New Zealand Company of the Year and other businesses from around the country.

The prize is one of 11 given out nationally, chosen from over 640 other businesses and includes all expenses paid flights, accommodation, awards dinner tickets and $1,000 prize money. ¢

Aimee Stevens of Rodney College and Latina Te Awa of Otamatea High School were chosen from a group of candidates after rigorous shortlisting and interviews.

The women will now take part in a fully funded 10 day voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand which aims to develop leadership skills in young people whilst allowing them to make friends and overcome p Incoming president Jan Fisher with one of the scholarship personal challenges. winners Aimee Stevens of Rodney College and Mangawhai “We had more Zonta member Sue Poynter applications this year The voyage includes challenging tasks than we had ever had because we were giving out two awards. The two that such as a 6.30am swim every morning were awarded were stand out as far as as well as climbing the mast and taking we were concerned,” says Zonta Club turns sailing the ship.

The awards have been supported of Mangawhai advocacy committee by the community through various member Sue Poynter.

“Both girls want to develop more fundraising efforts organised by Zonta confidence by putting themselves into over the course of the year.

Aimee will take part in the voyage over challenging situations and developing leadership skills that they can utilise in the Christmas break before she heads their everyday life. They have the chance off to Waikato University to pursue her to make a new network of friends as studies in science whilst Latina hopes to take part in the Easter voyage. ¢ well, which is always appealing.”

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Revamp for charity u by Ann Morgan

The Salvation Army Family Store in Dargaville has recently been repainted, revamped and re organised, giving it a lift and fresh start for the new year ahead.

“Craig Sullivan from the Whangarei Salvation Army Corps discovered that the outside of our building was very much in need of help.

“The paint was peeling and needing tending to so he came over and totally prepared and repainted the building, giving it a beautiful fresh look,” said store manager Mandy Wood.

“Northtec came and painted the inside for us p Volunteers Julie and Pat sorting clothing at the revamped and we have re arranged Salvation Army Family Store the displays and are happy to have a new beginning.” who come to buy their clothes. Her The store reopened in July 2014 experience is a fantastic asset to after being closed for some time due the community. to having no manager. Mandy calls the “Aunty Pat was born and bred in store the best little boutique in town.

Dargaville and is a barrel of laughs “People in the community donate and fun, making the environment in new clothing to us and a lot of it is the shop very inviting. branded. We are exceptionally grateful “There is lots of good quality to the donors for supporting our cause.” Christmas stock including linen, Volunteers give their time to help run crockery and table cloths available.” the store and Mandy says they have an The store prefers to accept donations at the counter during opening hours exceptional team.

“We have Julie, who moved from of Monday to Friday 10am to 3.45pm Auckland and has worked in boutiques but there are donation bins outside all her life. She is often here giving if people cannot make it between complimentary makeovers for customers these times. ¢

Supporting others through sport u by Ann Morgan

A Dargaville bowling team entered the Kittyhawk lawn bowls tournament last week raising funds for Alzheimers at the Waipu bowling club.

“They run two or three tournaments a year fundraising for different charities,” said competitor Kevin West.

Kevin, Allan McKinnon, John Nissen and Monty Stott represented Dargaville and came away as winners of their green.

“The tournament raised over $1,700 which is a great effort for the day. p Kevin West, Allan McKinnon, John Nissen and Monty Stott represented Dargaville at the recent Kittyhawk tournament There were approximately in Waipu raising funds for Alzheimers 24 teams from across Auckland and Northland. We enjoy club and come and have a go. It is a coming together and participating in good sport and more challenging than the competitions and the causes we people think. There is more to it than raise funds for are always good. meets the eye and it certainly keeps “Whether it be for wheelchairs, you thinking.” kindergartens, small or large charities, Kevin believes the sport has a lot of it is good to give money to something health benefits too and keeps people every now and then and it’s even better active both physically and mentally. when you win.”

“Lawn bowls is great for socialising Kevin says bowls is a sport and keeps you busy. You meet a lot of anyone of any age can play and people and make some great friends. the Dargaville Bowling Club are There is a great camaraderie amongst always looking for new members. the players and there are always places “Anyone interested can contact the to go,” he said. ¢

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Communities around the area are getting into the festive spirit and spreading some Christmas cheer in the form of parades, concerts and carols that are sure to give even the coldest Christmas grinch that warm fuzzy feeling, and that’s without the egg nog.

Ruawai is up next and will hold their parade, organised by the Ruawai Promotions and Development group, on December 12.

Floats are to assemble at the Combined Parish Church beforehand for an 11am start.

President Bruce Crompton says the motivation behind organising it is to create a bit of Christmas spontaneity.

There is no theme this year so float designers can express their creativity in any way they like. Contact Bruce on 09 439 2221 or 09 439 2393 for more information.

The Maungaturoto Christmas parade, organised by the Maungaturoto Residents Association, will be on

p Christmas decorations are beginning to appear around the district as people get into the holiday spirit

December 19 at 5pm followed by a community concert at Maungaturoto Primary School.

Floats are to assemble at 4.30pm at the Good News Church. Prize-giving will be held at the concert after the parade.

Contact Terri Donaldson to enter a float on 021 0222 0218.

Paparoa will also hold their Christmas on the Village Green event on December 19 at 2.30pm organised by the Paparoa

Community Church. There will be a sausage sizzle, mince pies and the Christmas story told through a treasure hunt for the children.

Those looking for a fun way to spend their Christmas eve are invited to come along to the Mangawhai CauseWay Church Christmas Eve Carols held on December 24, at the Mangawhai Recreation Centre with sessions starting at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm. ¢

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Christmas

Wishing all our customers a Merry Xmas & a great New Year!

Closed Xmas Day With a Variety of freshly baked bread, pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, pastries cakes and coffee to go there’s something for the whole family.

Whether you are enjoying a beautiful day at the beach or a Sunday lunch, Head Rock Bakery will have something to satisfy your hunger.

For more information or to place an order call us on: (09) 431 4041

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Wishing you a very merry xmas and a happy new year!

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Wishing all our valued customers a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

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SVS PRODUCTIONS presents HAMILTON’S ROOT REGGAE BAND

Maungaturoto Ray White thank all past and current clients that have continued to support us.

Have a wonderful and safe festive season, enjoying family and friends.

Christmas hours: Maungaturoto – 23rd December to 4th January Warkworth – 23rd December to 5th January

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES

Families join in community celebration The young and young at heart gathered last weekend for Christmas festivities at Dargaville’s annual Christmas parade organised by the Dargaville and Northern Wairoa Lions followed by Christmas in the Gardens hosted by local churches.

This year the parade theme was ‘A Christmas Story’ and clubs, businesses and other organisations had the chance to get creative and impress the crowds with their original floats.

This year marked the 10th parade organised by the Dargaville Lions and Lions Christmas Parade committee member and head marshall Mike Collins

says seeing the children and their families line the streets makes what they do all worthwhile.

Ninety year old Harry Baycroft was Santa’s official representative for the 20th year this time around and was joined in his sleigh by Joseph and Sophia Tebbutt.

The Christmas celebrations carried into the night with the community gathering again at the Taha Awa Riverside Gardens for two hours of entertainment with acts showcasing a variety of talent from the Dargaville Town Band, individuals, dance groups and vocalists. ¢

p Crowds gathered to enjoy a balmy summer evening of picnicking and entertainment at Christmas in the Gardens on the banks of the Northern Wairoa

p LYNKZ got into the spirit of the season with their entry

MANGAWHAI TRANSPORT LIMITED

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p The Tongan Brass Band kicked off the festivities

Rob and Jo would like to wish all their valued customers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year Phone Rob and Jo

09 431 4637 021 826 216

Kaipara Physiotherapy LYNDSEY BARGH PHYSIOTHERAPY

MANGAWHAI ENGINEERING AND MARINE LTD

SPECIALISTS IN STRUCTURAL & GENERAL ENGINEERING WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR! HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY MERRY XMAS & NEW YEAR!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all!

Lyndsey Bargh

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Closed from 24th December.

Reopening 6th January 2016

Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 1656 • Maungaturoto Medical Centre 09 431 9062 On the Pulse Fitness Ruawai 09 439 1656 M: 027 273 6939 E: lyndseybargh@callplus.net.nz • ACC co-payment $12 per treatment • Private Consultations $35 • ACC & private treatments – no GP referral • Acupuncture Available under ACC

Monday & Thursday — Maungaturoto Monday to Friday — Dargaville (Evenings by appointment) Tuesday & Thursday From 9am — Ruawai

Guess how many Nativity scenes are in our window?

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES MERRY CHRISTMAS

To all our valued customers & have a great New Year Christmas Hours:

Closed: 25th - 28th Dec, Open: 29th - 31st Closed: 1st - 4th Jan 2016 then open 5th Jan onwards excluding Sundays and public holidays

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p Karen Davy made an appearance advertising her Dolly Parton tribute show which was held that evening at the Northern Wairoa Hotel

p Renowned accordionist Kevin Friedrich on the winning Dargaville Museum float that paid tribute to Anzac soldiers

p Dargaville Town Band took part in the parade merriment

p The Taha Awa Riverside Gardens were filled with families enjoying an evening out at the concert organised by local churches

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New Homes | Extensions | Renovations email:davethebuilder@ihug.co.nz

M 021 248 1543 P 09 431 4241

A big thank you to all our customers for your loyal support during 2015.

Wow! Christmas time again!

CALL CHRISTINE TODAY for a free quote

The Kaipara Flooring team wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

Closed: 24th December Re-opening: 11th January 2016

09 946 9886

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p Some of Dargaville Little Theatre’s ‘Santa’s Christmas Panto: The Auditions’ cast entertained the crowd with their cheerful renditions

Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd)

Wishing our customers a safefriendly convenience OPEN FOR “Call in to your storeYOUR CONVENIENCE and happy holiday season! this spring for all your needs, taking care THE of THROUGHOUT the locals — year after year!” HOLDAYS FOR

For all your paint and panel repairs

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

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Mike & the team wish their customers a Merry Xmas & safe journeys over the Holidays & have a Happy New Year

Your friendly local Four Square

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Phone 09 431 8545 After hours 09 431 8547

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FA R M I N G ADVERTORIAL

Electric revolution starts here

To all of our loyal customers.

Thank you for a great 2015

The electric car pre-dates the petrol engine by decades. First demonstrated in the 1830s, the technology which amazed Victorian England has now come full circle, surpassing internal combustion as a clean, green, efficient form of power.

The key to getting motorists interested in this electric revolution is not sci-fi futurism, but rather down-to-earth practicality. Enter the Nissan Leaf, a car which, despite being entirely electrically powered, drives and handles much like a conventional four door hatch. Drivers have little to learn and no disconcerting sense of the unfamiliar — it’s a case of hop in and feel the difference.

That difference begins with quiet, fluid acceleration. Without pistons and a flywheel, turbochargers or a gearbox there is simply no lag when your toe hits the (now erroneously named) gas pedal. The Leaf takes off like a thoroughbred, with a barely perceptible sound from its high-torque electric motor, and proceeds in near silence, effortlessly integrating with — and passing — petrol powered traffic.

The big bonus, as we all know, comes at what used to be the pump. An electric charge point replaces the filling station — either at home, or at a range of spots popping up across the Kaipara. The cost difference is staggering and the modern lithium ion batteries of the the Leaf — similar to those in your smart phone — give this surprising little hatchback a range

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We will see you again in 2016 for more productive seasons, helping you on the farm!

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p Nissan’s Leaf electric vehicle has brought the EV concept from a quirky futuristic dream to a driving reality

of over 170 kilometres on full charge. A quick charge takes just half an hour.

While previous electric cars have been either super-fast and somewhat pricey, or quirky showpieces alien to the standard auto layout, the Leaf is the perfect machine to bridge the gap between petrol and electricity. With handling and controls like a ‘normal’ vehicle, and underpinnings engineered for maximum efficiency, it’s no surprise that this model is local electric car specialist Cashback Cars’ top seller.

This is definitely one which needs a test drive to truly appreciate its refinement and practicality.

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FA R M I N G

Be my Guest A clear message sent Last week’s annual meeting certainly left the Fonterra chairman, directors and CEO in no doubt that suppliers want to see a big improvement in the current milk payment to farmers.

The record voter participation saw 65% of Fonterra farmers, representing 73% of milk solids, cast votes that elected one new director replacing Blue

Reed and then 54% of those voters supporting the resolution put forward

by Greg Gent and Colin Armer seeking a reduction in the number of members

MERRY CHRISTMAS

& HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS

We will be closed from 24th Dec until 5th Jan during the holiday break

Call us for assistance for emergency electrical repairs

DAVISON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

15 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville Ph: 09 439 7184 • A/H: 027 496 1110 • Fax: 09 439 6650 Email: davisonelectrical@vodafone.co.nz YOUR LOCAL SATELLITE TV EXPERTS – CALL US FIRST!

Bill Guest Farmers of New Zealand

Membership Services: 09 439 5219 • 09 430 3758 www.farmersofnewzealand.com Email: newzealandfarmers@xtra.co.nz on the board from 13 to 9, which sent a very clear message that the majority of Fonterra shareholders demand change.

It was clear from the presentations given by chairman John Wilson and CEO Theo Spierings, that the European and American embargo against Russia was having a dramatic effect on milk prices.

The upheavals in the Middle East were also having a major impact.

In spite of this, there is to be no change to the current Fonterra development strategy of investing in new plant with the long term objective of increasing profit to shareholders.

Meanwhile, TVNZ’s Sunday programme showing the abuse of bobby calves at a run-down pet food factory, didn’t do New Zealand dairy farmers any favours.

The question must be asked, why MPI has taken so long to respond to footage

EITHER WAY IT’S 20K

and photographs that were given to them in September 2015. The ministry’s predecessor organisation, MAF Animal Enforcement, would have dealt with this issue decisively at the time.

But the one thing that I have found hard to accept over the years, was that the neighbours of some of these affected farmers did not become involved until there was a full blown crisis.

The welfare of animal husbandry in New Zealand is the cornerstone of a successful farming business and the overwhelming majority of all farmers heed good animal husbandry practice.

The codes of practice carried out

by New Zealand’s reputable licensed meat processors is commendable and the overwhelming majority of transport operators, who are contracted to pick up calves, have their trucks registered with either MAF certification or MPI. ¢

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Scotty & the crew wish all their customers a very Merry Christmas & a Great New Year!

Manager: Scott Vallance. Cell: 0274 972 935 Fax: 09 439 8165 • P.O.Box 179 Dargaville 0340 Email: scott@rmtl.co.nz • Beach Rd Dargaville

Some of us just don't STOP over the holidays Our fleet service is out there 24/7 to keep your machines in the field, no matter what the calendar may tell you. Closed stat days only

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FA R M I N G

A dog’s tail…

Orl I want for Krissmiss?

Well readas, you woodint reelly read about it eh?

Yep, me Billy Borda colly here for almost me last kolum for this year. Why you woodint reed about is what happind ta me last week.

Mum came up from Orklind (thats tha Boss gerlfrend Sharlene’s Mum) an’ nek thing you no, is they went shopping fer Krissmiss, an’ Boss hadta drive them ina ute, so they had plinty of room ona back fer shoppin’.

Boss decidid ta bring me too, so he hada bit of kompiny.

“Ya see Dog,” he sed,” they wimmin will be goin’ up an’ down evry street an’ in evry shop. As yer no, they got parking police in Dargyville now, so wot I plan is ter park wear its safe. We kin hang out ina ute, wile Mum an’ Sharlene spind all my munny.”

Eye reckin Boss wasint too serious about munny, but I wassint shore reely.

Well readas, we wint to town, parked up by tha river, and the ladys wint shoppin’. Boss hadda papa froma kattil stop ta reed, an’ he let me off tha back ofa ute to have a bit of a sniff alonga river bank and that’s wear it all got a bit komplicated, becos Boss had rilly

parked ina loadin’ zone, or sumthin like that. This parking person tole him to go away, an’ park sumwhere else. Well, I was pritty busy smellin’ in sum toi toi ona river back, an’ didint here the Boss callin’.

Yep, win eye got back ta tha ute, it was gone!

Now I tell ya readas, win ya fine yorself ina town, an’ there’s no ute for ya, it’s REELY SCAREY. But, as yer no, I have bin left in charge ofa farm proppitty before, so I’m not gonna panick eh?

Boss wooda knowd I wasint ona ute, so I rekind he’d come back ta fine me.

Then I thort, ‘Mum an’ Sharlene gotta come back hear too, to fine tha Boss. So I just propped ona river back an’ waitid.

Well, gess wot. Muss be Krissmiss spirit eh? A lady stopped an’ give me a pat, an nek thing she went ina a shop an’ came back with some smacko treats wot townie dogs get!

I snaffled them quick, an’ sum girls saw me. Nek thing, they came back with sum baking stuff, an’ give a meet pie.

Wow! It’s a Dogs life hear in town eh?

Well, a bloke saw me woofin’ tha pie, an’ then he wint inta a butcha’s and give

me a grate big briskit bone. Sheesh, It was getting’ a bit much eh? In fact I was finally asleep ina sun, wile sum kids give me a pat wena Boss turned up wiv Mum an’ Sharlene. Thay had lift me onta tha ute, in among the shoppin’. I slep alla way home too, an’ then Boss leff me ina kennil all day.

Well, nek day, I was a bit betta, an me ana Boss went upa paddick ta pick a lamb for Krissmiss dinna. Wen we was getting’ it reddy for the freezer, Boss sed: “Yer won’t want any of this eh Dog. Ya alreddy had too much Krissmiss.!

Tell yet wot readas. He better be jokin’ eh? I hope.

I’ll let yer no.

Cheers Billy

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL OF OUR FAMILY TO ALL OF YOURS!

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Kaipara Service Directory ATJ

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

Bookkeeping and administration services Customised for you in your office or mine

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

Professional and computerised service for your business

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

Phone Sheena on 021 439 157

Servicing Dargaville to Mangawhai

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

Bruce Young & Jessica Pople cnr victoria & gladstone street dargaville MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the Po BoX 306cleaning specialists in your district. septic tank Phone 09 8048 Residential to439 commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

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Les Sweeney Builders

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Hart Funerals

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• Post & Batten • Post & Rail • Netting • Entrances • Stock Yards • General Block Maintenance

• New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions

Call Chris Hickey on 027 561 1719

Les Ph: 0274 972 929 A/H: 09 439 7524

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

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Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

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

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

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Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 15 December 2015 edition is 10am, Monday 14 December 2015.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

For Sale

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BBQ ROTISSERIES electric and battery operated. Inders Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

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

CRUZ ROOF Rack systems. High quality, Spanish made.

See our display for various types available. Inders Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Sole Man Foot Reflexology at The Beach.

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DRIVE BELTS. For cars and light commercials. Good range in stock. Inders Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

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Nurseries & Plants WE’RE OPEN Buy your native plants from Babylon Coast Gardens. Visit us at I-Deal Demo in Gladstone St Dargaville on Fridays 10.30am to 3pm (until the 18th December). The Nursery will be open at 1246 Babylon Coast Rd Dargaville on Saturdays 10am to 4pm until the 12th December. Then by appointment only until 23rd January. For more information or to make an appointment phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

RUAWAI LIONS Club Christmas Raffle xmas hampers.

1st Prize: Ian - Auckland. 2nd Prize: Dirk - Ruawai.

3rd Prize: C Preston - Ruawai. Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser.

AGM DARGAVILLE RACING CLUB 7.30pm Thursday 10th December at the Racecourse.

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CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service.

Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. Code Compliant.

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EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

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Entertainment

DARGAVILLE 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM

DARGAVILLE RAIL cart operates FROM Saturday 12th December. Contact Sue Taylor, Kauri Coast Info Centre 09 439 4975 or Email: kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz.

SUMMER ART Fair now open until December 12th, 10am - 4pm Old ANZ Building, Dargaville.

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

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

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

AS WE have sold our business all garments/bedding that is not collected before 31st December 2015 will be disposed of. This is the first of two notices (8th Dec). APPARELMASTER KAIPARA, Drycleaners and Launderers. 106 Victoria St, Dargaville. Ph: 09 439 7139.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

JEWELLERY/MOORCROFT CLEARANCE Pop-up shop.

All stock Half Price Distinction Jewellers. Next to the Shoe Box.

FENCING, POST and batten, post and rail, retaining, yards and stock handling. Phone Chris for free advice 027 472 4824.

AAA+ PAINTER and wall papering specialist EXT&INT. Roof spraying and waterblasting. Ph John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376, CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

HALF PRICE Jewellery 9ct Gold and Sterling Silver Distinction Jewellers. Next to The Shoe Box.

Fencing

Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

DIAMOND RINGS HALF PRICE Distinction Jewellers.

Next to The Shoe Box.

PORTA LOOS. Great for camping, boating etc. 2 sizes available. Inders Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Property Maintenance AAA+ ALL Class Glass requirements. See the Glass Dr to fix your pane. Competitive Quotes - Clean Cut Rates. $50 fitting fee + materials or $40 for Gold Card Holders when you mention this ad. Phone the Glass Dr - Ray on 027 477 3751.

96 Victoria Street Dargaville

DRIVERS NEEDED Assist those in need, become a Volunteer with Town and Around.

Interested?

Please phone: Rev Wilkinson 439 7253 or Darryl Quirk 439 6306

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE Accessible Transport – We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments) For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Public notice

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

RADHA KRIPA LTD T/A MAUNGATUROTO FOUR SQUARE has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of an Off-licence in respect of premises situated at; 165 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is grocery store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; • Off-licence: Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 7.00pm Sunday 9.00am to 7.00pm

Account Managers Wanted We are always looking for account managers, we can never have enough.

Do you enjoy talking to people? Do you enjoy working in a team? Are you looking for a challenge? Then we have the perfect role for you and all the tools for you to get the job done; 1. We have a database of existing and new clients 2. We have excellent prospecting tools 3. Full training is provided Email your CV to: jobs@nsmm.co.nz

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The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council offices at, Unit 13, The Hub 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this 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 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.

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23 Ocean Road, Glinks Gully, Dargaville Ocean View Beach Home

Invest in this beautiful West Coast beach property. See for miles, awesome views, fish, walk or drive down this long beach. Relax to your hearts content. 3 bedroom home with wonderful views from almost every window. Wrap around decking, plenty of room for entertainment with family and friends. Downstairs storage and laundry and enjoy the West Coast area.

109 Kaihu Wood Valley Road Tender

18th December 2015 ends 4pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1387193

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Valley Views

Approximately 66 Acres of gentle sloping land, 7 paddocks, spring water. 2 Bedroom country cottage with large front and back decking, plenty of sheds, tack room and arena - Loading yards, very private. Suitable for runoff as well. Use your imagination. Plus GST.

Auction 17th December 2015 at 1pm 6 Poto Street Dargaville Unless sold prior Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1342481

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Ray White Dargaville

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