Kaipara Lifestyler, February 16th 2016

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 Persistent rain could not dampen the spirits of the nearly 100 residents and visitors who enjoyed the Whakapirau Family Fun Day. The Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group along with the Whakapirau Ratepayers and Residents Association enjoyed a day of family fun which concluded with a raft race in the harbour. The IKHM group hosted an information site on sustaining a healthy Kaipara Harbour.

A committee set up to revitalise the Te Kopuru Domain have big plans …

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Lakes debate takes to the street  by Ayla Miller

A clear message was sent to the Kaipara District Council as 62 boats were paraded down Victoria Street in Dargaville in a peaceful protest against proposed changes in the Draft Kai Iwi Lakes — Taharoa Domain — Reserve Management Plan 2015 which suggests power boats could be banned by 2018.

The protest, organised by the Friends of Kai Iwi Lakes working group, aimed to raise awareness amongst the community about the proposed changes in the draft.

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 The Hyndman and Sheppard families cruised along the Northern Wairoa River from the Pahi Boating and Fishing Club in their launches to join in the annual Northern Wairoa Boating Club regatta in Dargaville over Waitangi weekend. They took home the Sealed Handicap, the Paton Trophy and the Farewell Handicap making the trip well worth it. “Approximately 20 boats participated in the Launch and Runabout events. We had a really great time and those who attended had lots of fun,” said NW Boating Club commodore Rodney Wilson. “We are now looking forward to our annual Seagull race coming up on February 27.”

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 Dargaville High School students poised in the midst of a relay fun race during their annual swimming sports. Students were invited to take part in competitive and non competitive races to earn points for their houses. Eleven records were broken this year. “DHS would like to make special mention to Carline Gillespie, Christine Taylor, Mark Willy, Barbara Hines and Marty Brown for attending on the day to help us run the competitive pool,” says sports coordinator Samantha Taylor. Top swimmers will go onto compete in the South Zone swimming day and from there the top swimmers are chosen to compete in the Northland Secondary Schools Swimming competition.

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Sheep dog trial champion Lakes debate takes to the street … continued from front page

 by Ann Morgan

“Local businesses are telling us they will be negatively affected and may not survive if some of these changes are implemented.”

Ken Inder of Inder’s Auto One, Fishing and Gas says the suggested changes would definately have a negative effect on his business.

“I’ve had comments from my customers saying they won’t be back to the lakes if they can’t bring their boats.”

Ta h a r o a Domain Governance Committee chair Peter Winder says: “At this stage we have not done a full economic impact assessment and it would be  Boat owners and supporters lined Victoria Street in Dargaville to protest against proposed changes to the Draft difficult to do one.

Kai Iwi Lakes — Taharoa Domain — Management Plan “We are looking forward to the submissions, in particular from “There is also an element of the the business community, as to what reserve management plan that talks impact they think would happen on about covering a broader range of events which would also bring a significant their businesses.

“We are acutely aware of the current economic benefit.”

The plan also proposes the closure of business generated by people bringing boats into the area and part of the plan the Promenade Point Campground, and anticipates a change in the use of the extensive development and extending lakes into a variety of other activities. Pine Beach campground as well as They will generate a different form of stopping the release of trout fingerlings into Lake Taharoa and Lake Waikare. economic activity.

The Draft Kai Iwi Lakes — Taharoa “In particular if we are able to boost visitation in the shoulder of the summer Domain-Management Plan 2015 is open season then the impact could well be for public consultation. Submissions very positive. close March 22, 2016 at 4.30pm 

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Starting by winning the preliminary round in Kaiwaka, Duncan and Dodge qualified to go to Taumarunui for the North Island final and by coming second they went to Gore for the New Zealand finals.

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“My hosts in Gore opened their farm up for us, gave us sheep and a track for our dogs to run on. Meeting people like that is fantastic.”

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 Duncan Gilligan and his dog Dodge

“When the dog gets bored you stop.

Ninety percent is breeding and I have received a lot of advice from veterans Tony Hargreaves and Murray Child.”

Molesworth club secretary Rob Hastie said this is the first time anyone has won this Tux event from Northland.

“Duncan deserves this win. He is one of the unsung heroes of sheep dog trialling in the North. He always puts his hand up to help if anyone needs it. He is a fine example to others.” 

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Arts and music showcase local talent

Calling for support  by Ayla Miller

The Maungaturoto community are being asked to get in behind the Maungaturoto Junior Rugby Club and support their local team at a Community Open Day to be held on Saturday, February 20 at the Country Club.

Maungaturoto Junior Rugby Club president Kyle Harris says he would like to see rugby become a part of the wider community.

“We are a small struggling club and we are looking for support.

This day is our way of giving back to the community.”

There will be a bouncy castle, paintball, raffles, spot prizes and pony rides. The local police will be there with their dogs along with the fire brigade.

Mr Harris moved to Maungaturoto from Maungakaramea with his partner and children and says he has seen

other towns where the rugby team was the community.

“It worked really well for other towns. If we can get back into the community and be more visible maybe our club will get more interest.

“I have six kids between the ages of 3 and 12 and all of them except two will be playing rugby this year. We are just trying to get kids on the rugby field really. “ He says there is not a lot for teenagers to do and the club are trying to keep them occupied and he hopes the community day will assist with this.

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The popular TokaFest grass roots music and art festival is set to entertain for the fourth year on February 20 at the Toka Toka Tavern.

Event organiser and local musician Olly Knox says the festival brings together local artists and music lovers whilst reaching out to the wider Northland area.

He says people travel from Whangarei, the Bay of Islands and South Kaipara to take part in the festivities which include a fire show by Circus Kumarani, art, craft stalls, as well as local and international artists.

“This year there will be a different range of artists involved as well as some  This year TokaFest will entertain with fire dancers, music and art from local and international artists familiar faces,” he says.

“The event gives local musicians the including VIP Duo, Luna Chix, Olly Knox, chance to play in front of a bigger crowd Dally Beloved — CTFD, Monfrady, Broken when there aren’t many opportunities Porcelain, Faceless, AWAL, Baylys Beats at the moment to get out and do that. and Scruff.

It brings together quite a few different “I enjoy seeing the bands having parts of the community and it is a good time and being able to watch great business for the historic Toka original music and helping artists have Toka Tavern.” the opportunity to perform and share The lineup this year includes their passion,” says Olly.

Canadian folk singer/songwriter Marina Entry is by koha and camping will be Marina who will be sharing the stage available nearby with a courtesy van with a host of Northland musicians running from the tavern. 

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Plans to revive domain A ballerina’s dream

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 by Ayla Miller

 by Ann Morgan

A committee set up to revitalise the Te Kopuru Domain have big plans for the area which is home to the town’s only public toilets.

Aranga School student Kaya Tobin has loved dancing since she was a little girl and has been attending Kings School of Dance in Aratapu for the past five years.

The domain’s toilets were temporarily shut down in December 2014 when their power source in the Te Kopuru Bowling Club building also closed.

They are currently open again but the Kaipara District Council have given the committee until March this year to get more of an interest in the grounds.

“We are trying to put a plan into place about what we can use it for,” says committee member Missy Hokai.

The committee are currently in the planning stages of organising a  The well attended Te Kopuru Christmas parade marked the beginning of a new era for the domain playground, a BMX track and a family rest area with picnic tables. and members of the community. “I think These developments will be community we just need to promote the domain and funded and the group hopes to let people know that it’s there and can see more sports played on the grounds be used for community events.”

Kaipara District Council community as well.

“At this stage we are waiting for the facilitator Darlene Lang Gent says she is buildings to be moved and then we will working with the committee to develop a concept plan. plan a BMX track and a picnic area.

“We would like to have a community Missy, who was born and bred in Te Kopuru, says the committee want to get working bee to tidy up the area and then the community back to being close knit. we can work out where to put what and Residents began by holding a how much it will cost.

“It’s now about getting the community Christmas parade in December at the domain which she says was very involved and working out what the community can do and what they well attended.

“We had a sausage sizzle, drinks, can provide.

Mrs Lang Gent will be helping the ice blocks and gifts for all the children. Everything was donated by committee apply for grants throughout Silver Fern Farms, the Te Kopuru shop the process. 

David and Jenny Collyer are her foster parents and they are encouraging her to follow her dream.

“I like how ballet is graceful,” said 12-year-old Kaya. “You can make a career out of it and teach others.”

The dance school held their annual recital at the end of last year and Kaya danced to the Maori version the song Teddy Bear.

“I used to play the CD when we went driving in our car. Kaya grew to like the song and chose it as her solo dance and she performed it brilliantly,” said Jenny.

“I had seen her do little bits of it whilst she was rehearsing but to see her perform to an audience was incredible. It brought tears to the eyes of those watching.

“Kaya will be an accomplished dancer one day. She works hard and practises every day. This last twelve months we have watched her become very much a dancing ballerina.”

The plan is to keep her as long as they can with Sonja King as her tutor and get her into competitions “Sonja has the patience of a saint.

She works so hard with the children.

One day we hope to get her into a ballet academy and are looking at how

 Kings school of dance student Kaya Tobin

we can get her sponsorship to attend.”

Kaya says many concert goers asked her why she chose that particular song which is in Maori and is about abuse.

“It is a story that many people can relate to and I knew it would speak to them. I like to encourage others,” she said.

Kaya has now been invited to perform at local schools which she is looking forward to.

“I will have to dance at my own school first though,” said Kaya. 

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Encouraging healthy habits A complete departure from the food norm has created a booming business for the Dargaville High School canteen, while providing really healthy food for students.

‘Wok ‘n’ Roll’ takes the old filled roll concept to a whole new level. A range of cooked meats is prepared fresh daily and then students choose from up to twelve different salad accompaniments, building their own ‘customised’ torpedo roll, wrap, standard roll or sandwich, with prices beginning at $3.

The hugely popular concept is the brainchild of long-time Canteen manager Denise Gosnell, who says  Dargaville High School student Minnie Ihaka-Fanning is a big fan of the canteen’s new Wok’n’Roll healthy lunch initiative even though the canteen hasn’t sold junk or fast food for some we take orders too. Come winter we’ll years, she still wanted to take school also add hot ‘loaded’ potatoes and bring lunches to an even healthier level, while back our very popular homemade soup.”

She says she got her idea from increasing choice, taste and appeal.

Denise says everything is cooked seeing students with salad rolls from fresh each day on the premises and downtown, delivered by parents, and she is delighted with the response. “We decided she could do even better.

“When I came here 19 years ago, are flat out from before the lunch bell with three students and staff running it was chocolate bars, pastries, sallythe counters.” Denise says using pretty lunns and donuts. We’ve come a long much all student staff also provides way since then and the success of valuable training in cash handling skills this proves kids actually do like good, healthy food.” and customer service.

Dargaville High School’s canteen is “We’d like to run it for morning tea as well, but there is just not enough time a school-run venture that also serves to handle the demand in that shorter the Intermediate school next door and period. So for now, it’s just lunch, but returns all profits to school projects. 

Show keeps traditions alive

 Zeus the calf with rearer 12-year-old Tayla Hansen and her six-year-old sister Alexis at the 124th Arapohue Show. Show manager Nicky Poyner said the day was a success and saw more entries in the indoor section than ever before. “It is a lot of work for one day but it is great to put it on for the general public. We had the vintage cars back this year and it was the second year we have had the highland dancing after 35 years without,” says Nicky.

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Featuring sheep, dogs and logs Sheep dog trials and the ever-popular logging sports competitions will be highlights at this years Northland Field Days from March 3 to 5 in Dargaville with exhibitors and the events committee working overtime to search for more new events, according to president Lew Duggan. the log loading event with ten operators lining up, double the number attending last year. In the event, competitors take turns to unload and reload a trailer unit of logs with an excavator purpose-built for forestry work. Other events include athletes trying their hand at everything from chainsaw racing to wood chopping.

Sheepdog trial organisers expect around 60 dogs to take part in a lineup featuring some of New Zealand’s brightest and best dog trialists.

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are all likely to take to the starting point as is last year’s New Zealand handy dog champion Duncan Gilligan.

However, New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Association president Chris Robertson is pleased to see a growing number of females taking part in the sport.

“I expect Anna Blair and Erin Ball, both exciting competitors in their own right, to take part in the competition.”

From Thursday to Saturday the event programme lists sheep dog trials ‘to find the best in the region’ — with competitions being

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run since 2008 and attracting Northland’s top dogs and shepherds.

There is also a ‘human sheep dog’ contest on Friday and a dog agility demonstration on Saturday. For the younger set, there is a Big Fun activity zone including water walkers and an inflatable playground.

Clydesdale Rides will enable visitors to make their way around the event ‘in style’, aboard a wagon pulled by three Clydesdale horses. continued on page 12 …

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“A special effort has been made to cater to families and the committee has collected together a large number of events and attractions for kids of all ages.” he said.

“Events include Clydesdale rides, digital trap shooting, sheep races, a petting zoo and more.”

Logger sports promises to be especially exciting this year according to event organiser Carl Bowman who says the area allocated for the event has grown to accommodate a wider range of activities and a bigger competitor list. Competition will be heating up in

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President’s welcome “It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 32nd Northland Field Days. Again our dedicated band of voluntary organisers, associate and community helpers along with our sole employee have worked hard over the last 12 months to ensure another quality event for you all to enjoy at New Zealand’s friendliest Field Days,” says Lew Duggan, president of Northland Field Days.

“In line with our charitable trust status, and continuing on our previous $10,500 of allocated scholarship funding, we have proudly availed another $10,000 from last year’s event proceeds worth of grant funding. This has been awarded to the Northern Young Farmers clubs and is to be spread over a two year period to assist them with rally days, recruitment and to investigate establishing new clubs in the Northland area.

“We see this as an investment into the future for the Northland Agricultural sector to promote and sustain healthy growth for those interested in agriculture in the years ahead.

“This event is the perfect opportunity for town and country to unite, share and promote the wonderful lifestyle sectors New Zealand offers and to ensure solid foundation support for our primary industry by partnering with exhibitors offering technological supremacy, expertise and the best deals to be had.

“Further to this we are excited to be able to reward our patrons and supporters by introducing an economic family pass and to be in a position to wind back adult entry from $15 to $12 for this 2016 event.

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“With a successful event this time, we hope that we will be in a position to consider similar for the future. How many other times are there in the year where farmers and the public have all the dealers, service providers and attractions in one small place to talk to at their convenience?

“So on behalf of the Field days committee and all of our sponsors, partners and associates, I hope you all experience a great time and enjoy what we have on offer and wish you all a very successful and safe 2016.” 

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Company Site Number Allocated 4u Ltd 649 A – Absolute Concrete Ltd 174 ADM 618 Advantage Feeders 281 AFFCO NZ Limited 286 AgBrand Products (2014) Ltd 248A Agridustrial Ltd 033, 088 Agrifert 156 AgriSea NZ Limited 229 AgSpares 073 Allcrane Sales & Service 139a AMP Dynamics Financial Services 152b Angus Pure Sandwiches, Te Atarangi Angus 143 ANZ Bank of New Zealand 233, 235 Apro Healthcare 643 Aqua Filter 126 AquaRain Ltd 881 Arborcare Tree Maintenance 154a ASB Rural 197 Australian Leather Seal 157 Avoca Lime Company 245 B – Ballance Agri-Nutrients 191, 193 Bambillo Bamboo Pillows 871, 873 Bank of New Zealand 264a Barfoote Construction Whangarei Ltd 081 Bay Audiology 925 BDO Northland Limited 206a Bell-Booth Limited 240A Bertolini Australasia 147 BioAg 158a BioStart Ltd/FertStation Ltd 285 Blue Wing Honda 275 Born In The USA 706,707 Briggs & Stratton NZ LTD 187c BRP Australia LTD 085, 087 Bruns Australasia ltd 311a Bryant Tractors & Renton Motors 065,067,118,120 Buckton 095 BuildLink Group 259 Bupa Care Services 928 C – CablePrice (NZ) Ltd 263 Carruth House - Whangarei Boys’ High School 882

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Carters 139 Carter’s Tyre Service 117 CBEC 288a C-Dax Ltd 221 Celestial Wines 894 Cervus Equipment (John Deere Dealer) 037,039,092,094 Chapel Olive Oil 868 Claas Harvest Centre Northland 027,029,082,084 Classic Escapes 922,924 Commercial Outdoor Machinery 064, 066 Compass Trailers 003,005 Concrete Garden Ornaments 712, 713 Cooper Tires NZ 353a Corkill Systems Ltd 247a Corrosion Control NZ Ltd 172a Craigs Investment Partners 194 Cridge Seeds Ltd 062a Croplands Equipment Ltd 097 Cross Country Recruitment 650 CRV Ambreed 250a D – D & A Wordsworth Contracting 116 DAE Group - Impulso N.Z. 140 Dairy Cooling Solutions (a Division of Eurotec Ltd) 206b Danz Zappz Ltd 648 Dargaville Ford 196, 198, 200 Davies Pumps 294,296 DCT 651 DeLaval 170 Devan Plastics 209 Diabetes NZ, Northland Branch 607 Digga NZ Ltd 123 Dinerite Ltd 891 DLF Seeds Ltd 090 Donaghys 641 Double Batty Products 903, 905 E – Earthworm Attachments 19b Electoral Services 710 Emuology 703 ENJO 864 Ensol and Levno 099 Enviromental Fertilizers 145 F – Fairbrother Industries Ltd 072

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Farm Insure / Essential Insurances 615 Farmers of New Zealand Inc. 175,177,220 Farmgard Ltd 101, 103 Farmgate Direct 141b FarmIQ Systems Ltd 619 Farmlands Co-operative 195,238,240A Farmquip Limited 204 Farmsafe 625 Federated Farmers of New Zealand 225 Feedpro Limited 160 Fiber Fresh 273 First National Roper & Jones 151 Fleckvieh Farms Ltd 277a FMG 192 Focus Genetics 249b Fonterra Co-operative Group 237,239,276,278 Four Seasons Gutter Pro 914, 916 Fuel Tax Back 722 G – Gallagher 202 Gas & Tyre Ltd 125,127 Gasworks and Plumbing Ltd 303 Gateplates & Signs 888, 890 Gaye Stewart - Nutrimetics 929,931 GEA New Zealand 241 Gilmore Brown Limited 608, 609 Giltrap Engineering Ltd 142 Godfreys Chainsaws & Mowers 231 GoKarts Direct 311b Good Life Soap 893 goodGround Real Estate Ltd 134b Greenwood 279 Gunson McLean Ltd 190a H – Hansen Products 183,185,224 Healthy Bodies Plus 870 Healthy Homes Taitokerau 917,919 Helinorth 171 Hi IQ Liquor Merchants 907 Homekill Services Ltd 617 Homeopathic Farm Support Ltd 624 HorseTackNZ 248b House of Portraits 921,923 HRV Northland 885,887 Hubands Energy 083 Hunting & Fishing Dargaville 244 Husqvarna New Zealand Ltd 078 Hynds Pipe Systems Limited 162 I – IC Motor Group 226,228 Ideal Buildings 909 Insured NZ 611 Iplex Pipelines (NZ) Limited 149 Irripod 181 Isuzu Utes New Zealand 203,205 J – Jack Fannon Menswear Limited 904 Jehovah Witness Education Display 718,719 Jerry Clayton BMW 310, 312 K – K D Spreaders 154b Kaipara District Council 152a Kamo Mowers & Chainsaws Outdoor Power Equipment 068a Kawasaki Motorcycle Distributors 271 Keenan NZ 063 Kidztime 740 King’s College 190b Kiwiland New Zealand 299b Kleantech Imports NZ Ltd 304a KSN Products 299a Kwikkold (NZ) 249a Kymco Northland 262 L – Landmark Homes Northland 304b LASCo Salami & Small Goods 901 LeafScreen 883 Let’s Hear!

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N – Name Art 896 New Zealand Bed Company 895, 897 New Zealand Fire Service 268a New Zealand Grazing Co. Ltd 604 Ngahiwi Farms Ltd 134a North Cape Fish Gear 899 North Country Grains 277b Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society Inc 927 Northern Wairoa Voice For Life 926 Northfuels 102 Northland Autos 316,318 Northland Boating 222 Northland Farm Services Ltd 124 Northland Farm Water Solutions Ltd 252 Northland Powersports 264B, 266 Northland Regional Council 251 Northpower 218

NorthTec 136a Norwood Farm Machinery 041, 043,096 Numat Group 135 Nutri Blend 875 Nutritional Services Ltd 623 Nuttz Gourmet 910 NZ Fudge Farm 861 NZ Solar Northland 302a NZ Transport Agency 284 O – Ombro Leather Goods 342b Origin A Group 118 P – Performance Products Ltd 153 PGG Wrightson 199, 201 Phiten Health and Performance 862 Pieroth Wines (NZ) Ltd 913 Pioneer Brand Products (Genetic Technologies Ltd) 080b

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Featuring sheep, dogs and logs The rides are free for the duration of the event and begin from just opposite the Northland Field Days HQ on the corner of RD1 road and Farmlands Road.

The Tractor Pull event will be held over the three days of intense competition.

Events include the business house event and the three-legged race. At the Trutest site, a competition has the prize of ‘your weight’ in meat.

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Organisers have made it even more affordable to attend by dropping adult ticket prices and introducing a new family pass this year.

Those aged over 16 will pay $12 to enter the event, instead of $15 while groups with two adults and up to three children will pay no more than $30 to spend the day at the event. “This makes entry more affordable than most other attractions and events in the country at a time when entry prices are going up rather than down, and was done so organisers could give back to the community,” said Mr. Duggan.

“I know people who have been to every Northland Field Days since its inaugural event in 1984 and they have been baked by sun, soaked by rain and chilled by cyclone-force winds — we need to do something to say thank you.”

“And with exhibitor numbers almost being at capacity there’s going to be plenty of people who need to come more than one day.”

Approximately 90% of the sites had been booked as early as December 2015 according to event organiser Meagan Edmonds, with exhibitors pouring in much faster than previous years and offering a wider range of products and services. 

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Dining & ENTERTAINMENT A February and Field Days feast

This Week’s Entertainment

 by Andy Bryenton

The forthcoming festival of all things farming and agriculture in the Kaipara also comes at a wonderful time to take in a long and lazy evening meal, enjoying the best our region’s chefs have to offer.

Of course there’s also entertainment aplenty for the three-day rural fest — kicking off with karaoke on Friday night, open to all comers, and bumped up a notch for Saturday with the arrival at the Northern Wairoa Hotel of a doubleheader country showstopper. Eddie Low, the ‘voice in a million’ teams up with Kevin Greaves, straight out of Nashville, to bring a night of soulful acoustic music to the grand old tavern’s ballroom.

Following on from the very successful return of Fleetwood Mac to the Northern Wairoa, this double billing will also be a ‘dinner and a show’ package — and a great night out.

Also with a western theme, it’s high time everybody tried the Texan style fare on offer down at the Aratapu Tavern. A recent visit to the friendly little country pub for New Orleans Mardi Gras week found the whole place decorated in gold, green and purple, with authentic ‘down on the bayou’ dishes cooked to perfection. Ask for the Texan style pork ribs if you want a mouthwatering, spicy and succulent treat — and follow it up with a slice of extra-decadent mud cake or fried apple pie and icecream during Field Days.

For those looking to try something new, this is also a great chance to tuck in to some very well regarded Thai cuisine at Raan A Haan Thai Aroi Dee

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AUTOS AND MARINE

Rangers ready to ride out  by Andy Bryenton

A firm favourite on Kiwi farms since its introduction, the Polaris Ranger family of all terrain side-byside vehicles is once again set to have a very strong showing this Northland Field Days.

The new and re-upped range from the big north American manufacturer has been further honed from customer feedback, offering options from diesel to electric power, and of course a mighty Pro Star petrol selection as well.

The Ranger 570 HD hits a sweet spot in the power-to-weight band, with versatile performance driven by a reliable single-cylinder 567cc four stroke.

Upgraded for 2016 with even more towing capacity and load-bearing might, the 570 is all about smart delivery of its 40-plus horsepower, via on demand four wheel drive and a safety-ensuring engine braking system to tame even the most unwieldy loads over rough terrain.

Smaller and more nimble, but still built with hard work to the fore, the Ranger ETX boasts great fuel economy and a platform of near unrivalled versatility.

Herding, fencing, spraying — even hunting and fishing — all are able to be accomplished with aplomb by this 31 horsepower, fuel-injected machine which packs the usual Ranger toughness into a compact little package.

In terms of innovation, Polaris have alternative fuels and powertrains locked down. Farms which run on diesel power can opt for the convenience of adding a Ranger 1000 Diesel to their fleet, drinking from the same tank as those big tractors.

As is the way with many modern road-going vehicles, Polaris have also taken up the challenge of providing a fully electric option in their lineup. The Ranger EV comes equipped with a single 48 volt induction motor, and the same kind of silent, on-demand power which has rocketed brands like Tesla to the front pages of auto mags worldwide.

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AUTOS AND MARINE

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The updated Outlander L series is led up by the 570 for 2016 — a powerful

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NEW VEHICLES BIG SELECTION OF ALL NEW RANGERS “PRICED TO SELL” PLUS FIESTA, ALL NEW FOCUS, ECOSPORT, TRANSIT, ALL NEW MONDEO, FALCON AND TERRITORY PLUS INQUIRE ABOUT OWNING A NEW RHD MUSTANG (1 IN STOCK NOW)

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BIG SAVINGS

13 FORD FOCUS Trend, candy red, 61,000km, Diesel, Great example ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $17,990

addition to the range. With a brand new 48 horsepower Rotax v-twin providing the get up and go, the 570 is a step up from the single-piston 430 which is also available to L riders. With eight valves and a classically ‘bulletproof’ single overhead cam system, the new Rotax gains faster acceleration without compromising top end speed.

Petrolhead purists will appreciate how this has been achieved — not through computer tinkering, but by beefing up the size of the pistons and lengthening the stroke. It’s old-school engineering, but it works perfectly at the heart of what is assuredly a multi-functional tool on the farm.

Combine that new mill with tried and tested torsional trailing arms at the back and independent A-arms at the front — plus a healthy ride height — and there is not much the L 570 can’t slog through.

And it’ll attack the paddocks towing 590 kgs, with a further 163 onboard. That’s plus a full-sized rider — so it’s a good thing that Can Am have fitted out their new model with their proprietary Viscolok automatically locking front diff for acres of grip.

A popular choice for those interested in taking the L 570 to work is the option of an LE package — a collection of ‘most wanted’ optional extras bundled together to further reduce costs.

Notably, this package includes Can Am’s tri-mode power steering, along with upgrades such as beefier front and rear bumpers and a super-tough seat skin.

We’re sure to see a lot of Can Am’s new Defender side-by-side at the forthcoming Northland Field Days, but the 570 L — especially when fitted out with that bundle of extras — is bound to cause a stir as well. 

12 FORD TERRITORY Titanium 2�7 TD , 7 seater, 81,000kms, 3 year mechanical warranty ������GREAT BUYING $39,990 12 MAZDA CX5 GLX 2�0 Petrol, only 27,000km �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $30,990 11 FORD FOCUS 1�6L, Auto, Hatchback, 113,284km, 1 owner, great little car and priced at �������������������������������������$12,990 11 FORD KUGA Titanium, Great history, 17,000kms, first to see will buy �������������������������������������������������������������������$29,990 08 FORD FOCUS 1�6, great history, low kms, auto ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $10,990 08 FORD FOCUS 2�0L, manual, 106,395km ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� PRICED TO SELL AT $9,990 08 FORD FIESTA, 1�6, great kms, ideal first car ������������������������������������������������������������������������ PRICED TO SELL AT $8,990 08 HOLDEN COMMODORE Berlina V6, 1 owner with great servicing, 86,000km, 3564cc petrol engine, 4 speed Auto, ideal first car �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$16,990

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07 FORD FIESTA, 1�6, great kms, ideal first car ������������������������������������������������������������������������ PRICED TO SELL AT $8,990 07 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 3�3P, 4WD, 5A, 132,000km, very tidy��������������������������������������������������������������������������������$19,990 07 FORD TERRITORY GHIA, leather, 7 seater ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$14,990 06 HYUNDAI SONATA Great looking car and drives superb ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $9,490

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05 HOLDEN ADVENTURE CX6, Great family wagon ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $10,990 04 FORD Mondeo Zetec Great Car ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $7,490 04 MITSUBISHI PAJERO 4x4 GLS 7 Seater Auto, great work horse ������������������������������������������������������������������������$13,990 02 ISUZU WIZARD LS V6 Wagon, full service history ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $8,400 01 FORD MONDEO 2�0 Auto Sedan 147,200km great history ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $7,490 01 MITSUBISHI Dingo Hatch 94240km, Great first car, New Cambelt and just been serviced ��������������������������� $4,990

Light Commercials

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14 FORD RANGER Wildtrak Auto 1 owner 43000km Immaculate ������������������������������������������������������������������������������$51,990 13 SUPERCAB 4x4 XLT auto, only 53,000kms, new flatdeck, 1 owner and very tidy, First to see will buy �������$45,490 10 TOYOTA HILUX with excellent servicing SR5 Doublecab with Hard lid ������������������������������������������������������������� $36,250 10 FORD RANGER Wildtrak, manual, mint condition, towbar, tints, nudge bar, hard lid, only 57,000km �������� $33,990 09 HILUX SR5 V6 4�0 Petrol Doublecab with canopy, towbar, tuffdeck, great kms excellent condition ��������� $33,450

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07 SSANYONG ACTYON Sport, 2�0 Diesel, 4x4, leather, 58,327km, great buying ��������������������������������������������������$15,490 07 MAZDA BT 50 4x2 D/cab with canopy ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$16,990 07 FORD RANGER 4/4 Supercab XL Flatdeck 2 Owners Ex Service History ����������������������������������������������������������$20,990 05 TOYOTA HILUX 3�0 TD SR5, loaded with extras ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $20,990 94 FORD TRADER, double cab with hoist, perfect farm truck �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $7,990 ®

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Lindsay A/H 09 439 7152 or 027 499 1516 | Anthony A/H 09 432 8968 or 027 439 7015 Brenden Nathan A/H 09 439 6840 or 021 331 799

Randells Motorcycles Phone 09 439 6952 8 Kapia St, Dargaville www.randellsmotorcycles.co.nz

Ph: (09) 423 7788 or 0274 864 934 343 Rodney St, Wellsford www.polandmotors.co.nz

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• 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

Come in and talk with our experienced stylists so we can customise and create your new look.

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Tim & Sharlene Lord

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

• Carpets & Upholstery • Home Cleaning Service • Flood Recovery assistance • Casual or Contract • Private & Commercial MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.

Phone 021 114 6729

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Hart Funerals Bruce Young & Jessica Pople cnr victoria & gladstone street dargaville Po BoX 306 Phone 09 439 8048

Les Sweeney Builders

• 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

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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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Stuart Sterling QFE Adviser

Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

021 985 108 09 439 8651 09 439 6500 09 439 7425 stuart_sterling@amp.co.nz Representing

Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

Please contact Shawn on: 09 946 0744 or 027 820 9725

and other leading companies

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS

Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Fascial Fitness Trainer (FFA) Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho)

PINE TREE REMOVAL LARGE OR SMALL BLOCKS, SHELTER BELTS AND HEAVY LEANERS.

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at branches: 1916 SH1, Kaiwaka or

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(09) 425 8535

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3 WAY Fridge, 42 litre capacity $599.95. Inder’s Auto One Dagaville 09 439 8219.

ELDERLY GENTLEMAN would like to meet a gentle lady - view to friendship & outings. Call 027 515 3894.

BRAKE DISC Pads to suit many makes and models in stock. Inder’s Auto One Dagaville 09 439 8219.

Hay For Sale

NATIVE PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens. Specimen trees, ornamentals, hedging, windbreaks, shrubs, groundcovers. Riparian, effluent pond and revegetation plants available for Autumn planting. Nursery is open on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm or at other times by prior arrangement. Discounts for bulk orders, delivery service available. Situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Rd Dargaville. Ph 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

COAST TO Coast Tree Works. All aspects of tree work, professional, qualified Arborists. Free quote.

Ph Victor 021 050 2665.

CRUZ ROOF Racks, top quality roof racks for all applications. Inder’s Auto One Dagaville 09 439 8219.

MAIZE SILAGE quality 3ha crop, ready early March.

Easy access Aratapu phone 09 439 5937.

PORTABLE TOLIETS, 21 litre holding tank capacity. $149.95. Inder’s Auto One Dagaville 09 439 8219.

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JANUARY 2016 1st cut Meadow hay from pasture of mixed grass’s, including Clover & Rye. Off small block, well managed farm. $10.50per bale, Ph John 027 525 8189.

Garage Sale 360 ONERIRI Rd. Quality household goods, tools, appliances etc as downsizing. EVERYDAY 8am-5pm until sold. Ph 09 431 2455 Mob 021 276 7389.

OUTDOOR TOMATOES $3kg, White Grapes $5kg, Hearting Fancy Lettuce seedlings from $3kg, Tall Swan plants $5 each. Many varieties of Herbs from $2.50 each. Comfrey $3 each, Bay Trees $10 each.

The Corner Place Nursery, Ruawai Ph 09 439 2115.

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

Sheep Shearing ANY SIZE flock. Top quality job, good rates. Phone Rob 027 209 0942.

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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.

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.

SCALA PENETROMETER TESTING LTD. For your council report requirements. Please contact shane@sptesting.co.nz 021 882 081.

Sole Man

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.

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.

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.

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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Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

MAUNGATUROTO AND DISTRICTS ROTARY CLUB

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

All Bidders must register for a Bidder Number before making a bid.

Any enquiries please phone Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122

027 271 2022

Stalls - Sausage Sizzle - Soft Drinks

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Ph 09

Maungaturoto Primary School Grounds Saturday 19th March Start - 10.00am

Phone or Txt Paul

Ph: 09 439 6068

WAYNE & ANNETTE

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

Foot Reflexology at The Beach.

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

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ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle.

Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

OTAMATEA AERO Club Birthday Party. 51 years of flying, Saturday 5th March 2016. Watch this space.

Ph Captain Jim Sharp 09 431 8627.

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REACHING OUT TO YOUR COMMUNITY, IT COULDN’T BE EASIER!

Jim & Dawn Miller’s property 541 Omamari Rd

For details phone Anna: 09 439 0650

SEAGULL RACE

(POKER RUN) 27TH FEBRUARY 2016 Start at 1pm at Ruawai to Dargaville For entry forms email nwboatingclub@gmail.com

Ruawai Promotions and Development Group Annual General Meeting.

Where: Ruawai Tokatoka hall meeting room.

When: Tuesday 23rd Feb 2016 7.30pm Agenda: Report progress on a new Gazebo for Ruawai.

THE KAIWAKA MARKETS Every Friday, 10am - 3pm.

Three Furlongs Tavern.

Come along!

Ph David: 021 210 3756

New logo and welcome signs.

Work done on gardens in Ruawai.

Financial Report.

Elect a new committee.

General Business.

This includes submissions from the public.

Every one welcome Special Item: Amendment to the Constitution, Change of month for future Annual General Meetings from February to March.

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BUSINESS PARTNER wanted; we are looking for a partner to work within our facilities producing food for a specialist client. The food will be required 5 days a week only. Apply in writing to: Business Partner Wanted, PO Box 147 Dargaville.

SAWDOCTOR APPRENTICESHIP. We are currently seeking a young, reliable applicant to join our team.

As a saw doctor apprentice you will be required to sharpen and maintain a wide variety of saw-blades and knives etc. If this sounds like you then contact ben@asm.net.nz, 021 554 937.

Kaimaanaki /Community Health Worker Position - Dargaville Te Ha Oranga is an Iwi based Maori Health Provider, contracted to provide mobile nursing and other health related services to rural communities from Auckland in the south to Dargaville and Whangarei in the north.

We have a (Fixed Term) Part Time position available, based at our office in Dargaville.

Delta Produce Co-op Ltd – Forklift Driver / Storeman We are seeking an experienced Forklift Driver/ Storeman to work alongside the packing and despatch teams at our kumara packhouse in Dargaville.

• You must be reliable, fit and active as there is physical work and heavy lifting involved • Can demonstrate safe and appropriate work practices • Has initiative, is self motivated and a team player

If you are interested in Maori Health care delivered in the rural New Zealand community setting we would love to hear from you.

At the direction of the Practice Leader, you will facilitate the smooth transition for whanau through the health system and the personal health services of Te Ha Oranga in accordance with contractual obligations. You will also provide support and advocacy for whanau and work under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse.

You will require a comprehensive knowledge of the community health services and related social services that operate within the rohe and preference will be given to applicants who have an in-depth knowledge of the local people and the health, social and financial issues impacting them on a daily basis.

You will preferably have: •

A recognised Level 4 Community Health qualification (or be prepared to study),

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Excellent relationship management skills

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Extensive experience in working with Maori communities, in particular in the health field.

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Fluent in Te Reo Maori

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Knowledge of Tikanga me Mana o Ngati Whatua

• Enjoy a fast paced work environment • Is computer literate and has good organisation skills, backed up with attention to detail and the desire to see things through to the finish • Inwards and outwards goods experience Extensive, prior forklift experience is required, with appropriate licences.

It is a requirement that you are already eligible to work in New Zealand.

Please send your CV and covering letter to: Lara Clement Delta Produce Co-op Ltd PO Box 246 DARGAVILLE Applications close Friday 26th February.

For further information, confidential application form and a job description, please contact Rita McKenzie, Te Ha Oranga on 027 323 9804 or email: rita.mckenzie@ tehaoranga.co.nz.

Rita will email you a confidential application form which must be submitted with your CV by 5.00pm Friday 26th February 2016.

Drainlayer | Maungaturoto Broadspectrum is a leading international provider of construction, maintenance, and asset management services. We operate in Australia, New Zealand, the Americas and Asia across diverse industries. Broadspectrum holds various road maintenance contracts and construction projects across New Zealand.

• Minimum 40 hours per week (plus overtime rates)!

• Looking to join a small supportive team?

We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Drainlayer to join our Infrastructure-Roading Division based at Maungaturoto.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, sole charge administrator with solid financial skills. The role requires systematic application of financial policies, procedures and practices and includes: • Payroll (using ACE software) • Monthly/Annual Financial Reporting (using QuickBooks) • GST/Accounts Payable/Receivable • Preparing annual budgets • Trust Board and Management requirements • Preparing and submitting funding applications • Service users finances; Auditing money managers every 6 months; WINZ annual review preparation • Secretarial and general administrative tasks • Risk identification, evaluation and monitoring • Insurance/Inventories/Lease agreements

Do you have a positive outlook and an active sense of fun and humour? Are you organised, patient, calm and motivated? Our service users need YOU! • Vocational One on One (M - F, 8am - 4pm) • Residential One on One (S/S, 9am - 5pm) • Residential Alternate Weekends (Fri 4pm - Mon 9am - inc 3 sleepovers) • Residential (S/S 9am - 5pm) • Residential Cooks (Casual 4pm - 6.30pm) • Vocational & Residential Casual Staff We are willing to consider job shares and split shifts where/if possible.

Please forward your written application to; Tanya Millar, Residential Manager, together with a current CV, by email to; kaurilandsskills@xtra.co.nz

Kaurilands is a residential care facility for a group of amazing intellectually impaired adults, set on a rural property at Tokatoka. Ideally applicant will have the following:

Applications have been extended to Friday 26th February 2016

• The endowment to work with and relate to people with intellectual impairments • A full Class 1 drivers licence • Excellent communication skills • First aid certificate (although this can be provided)

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If you are the right person you will learn something every day and be rewarded with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment every shift guaranteed!

Please forward your written application to; Tanya Millar, Residential Manager, together with a current CV, by email to; kaurilandsskills@xtra.co.nz Applications have been extended to Friday 26th February 2016

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

The ideal candidate will possess: • Drainlaying certification • Work experience as a Drainlayer, ideally in road or civil construction • A current full Class 1 NZ Driver’s Licence (Class 2 with WTR endorsements would be an advantage) • Be physically fit • Able to work unsupervised but also operate as a team member • Strong commitment to safety • STMS Qualification would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be motivated, willing to work hard to ensure their own personal growth and the development of the team. There is a strong focus on meeting Client expectations, quality workmanship and providing high levels of customer service. You will need to have good communication skills, and a desire to go the extra mile.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please apply today.

Short-listed candidates must be prepared to undergo a preemployment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test.

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day.

Embracing Diversity and Creating Inclusion is a key component of our Talent Management Strategy. The creation of a Diverse and Inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success, creating a high-performance business.

Apply online now at careers@broadspectrum.com or email your CV to wetheyl@broadspectrum.com.

Email your CV to: debw@nsmm.co.nz

Journalist Wanted We are seeking an industrious reporter with community curiosity and a flair for writing stories about people and places. Today’s electronically generated information systems have lost the plot when it comes to dealing with community news, which requires some old-fashioned journalism from a people person with a contact book, a camera, and a nose for news that doesn’t necessarily involve chasing fire engines.

1. What is going on in local sport, in school activities, clubs, associations and drama clubs?

2. What’s new in town — is that a new and innovative business enterprise?

3. What is local government doing?

4. Who is that local achiever? The list is endless.

Call it grass roots stuff, and you’d be quite right. But these sources produce stories that matter to the community you’ll serve. If this sounds like you, and you have your eye on a really satisfying career with loads of opportunity contact us.

Email your CV to: debw@nsmm.co.nz

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Hill Top Retreat

Prime Beach Location

Great location over looking the Northern Wairoa River, Spectacular views at night time, relax on the deck with that cold glass of wine. 3 or 4 Bedrooms - 3 Double & 1 Single, built around the 1960’s with an easy manageable garden with lots of fruit trees, well sheltered from westerlies wind. Private own driveway with Double carport. 3 Levels, 2 toilets, large lounge open plan living excellent neighbourhood and quiet street. Very warm house with hot/cold heat pump. $330,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1424930 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Just over 1 acre of land with extensive sea views. Great Holiday Family Home with more potential. Built around the 1960’s 5 Bedroom and 2 Bathrooms. Only short walk to popular West Coast Beach.

See the wonderful sunset at your door step. Plenty of room for the extra visitors and plenty of parking. $800,000 ono Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1426775 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Ray White Dargaville

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