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Tourism boom for the Kaipara  by Ayla Miller

Visitors have been flocking to the Kaipara region in record numbers according to new figures from Northland Inc Tourism.

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The annual variety concert at the Dargaville museum …

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Centre gets new home

 Holiday-makers are enjoying all the Kaipara region has to offer including the iconic Kai Iwi Lakes

The Kaurilands Skill Centre will be getting a brand new house …

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Community spirit

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Visitor nights spent in the Kaipara rose by a whopping 109.6% last December compared with the same month the year before, with the trend expected to continue.

“Tourism New Zealand’s ongoing international marketing is creating high awareness of holidaying in New Zealand and increasing demand and arrivals from overseas,” said Northland Inc CEO, David Wilson.

“The combination of a buoyant New Zealand economy and a higher profile for Northland are both having an impact.”

The figures were collated by Statistics New Zealand.

“The summer season so far has been particularly good for all of Northland and Kaipara also enjoyed the benefits of increased guest nights spent in

the region. The summer upswing has capped off a very good year for the visitor sector in Northland, and we expect this buoyancy to continue throughout 2015.”

There were an additional 10,435 visitor nights spent in the Kaipara district in this past December — a total of 20,195 nights compared to 9,760 in the previous December.

For the full year, Kaipara recorded an increase of 31.9 per cent, or 133,575 visitor nights in 2014, compared to 101,233 nights in 2013. This was double the figure recorded by Whangarei.

Mangawhai Heads Holiday park has definitely noticed an increase in business over the summer.

“It has a lot to do with the weather,” said operator Richard Gunson. “We are currently running at a rate of about ten

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per cent international tourists, though internationals tend to come in March with more New Zealanders taking their holidays over January and February.

“Visitors have either been along the Kauri Coast or are heading that way when they stay with us.

“Many are on their way to or from the Bay of Islands via the Twin Coast Discovery route.”

“The increase in tourists to the region benefits everyone, from restaurants, petrol stations to small tourism operators, their spending is widely spread,” he says.

The CEO of the Kauri Museum, Lisa Tolich noted the attraction experiences daily visitors, but said “December was positive and we are cautiously optimistic” over visitor trends. 

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 Dargaville Rotary president Brian Burnett helps Jahzyah Pumipi as part of the Reading in School’s programme. “We knew there was a demand for people to help students with reading so we approached the school and they supported it,” he says. The school chooses children they believe will benefit from the one on one interaction and the volunteers assist with their reading and comprehension skills, improving each child’s confidence.

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 The Auckland Dalmatian Cultural Society Kolo group performed a showcase of traditional folk dances at the Dargaville club. “The evening was a great success with a colourful display of dances and a narration of the Dalmatian history,” says organiser Lynn Curac. “The trip was made extra special for our guests and they were escorted on a guided tour of the gumdiggers cave and the Museum. They learnt of our past history in the Kaipara as part of their Northland tour.”

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 “A fabulous day was had by all at the annual Maungaturoto teddy bears picnic,” says organiser Imogen McLeod. “It was great to have the community pull together and make the day such a success. We would like to thank all the volunteers and sponsors who donated all the prizes for their support, making it such a memorable day for all who attended.”

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Tribute to the services Welcome from the president The annual variety concert at the Dargaville museum with Kevin Friedrich and friends on Sunday, April 12, will have a special tribute to those who served in past wars.

 Kevin Friedrich will be putting on a special performance

This years concert is being organised to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli and the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. There will be a special multimedia presentation with Kevin’s performance.

The organisers would like to thank everyone who have provided photo’s and information on family members with a connection to the Dargaville area that served in past wars.

People with photos of someone who served in the forces from WWI, WWII and other wars or branches of service, such as the Korean or Vietnam wars and the Maori battalion at any time

and would like to contribute to this event can contact Margaret Tier on 09 439 7493.

The photos should be of servicemen or women in uniform along with the information such as full name, date of birth and death if deceased, branch or regiment served in and a small paragraph with any relevant details or stories of particular interest along with your name and phone number.

Tickets for the concert are on sale now at the Dargaville museum for $20.

Due to the preparation involved the final date for contributions is Saturday, February 28. 

Farmers

“On behalf of the Northland Field Days Committee, I would like to extend a big welcome to all our exhibitors and visitors to Northland and our event,” says Lew Duggan, President of Northland Field Days.

“It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 31st Northland Field Days. Again our dedicated bands of voluntary organisers and associate and community helpers 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.

“We see this event as the perfect opportunity for town and country to unite, share and promote the wonderful lifestyle sectors NZ offers and to ensure solid foundation support for our primary industry by partnering with exhibitors offering technological  Lew Duggan, president of Northland Field Days supremacy, expertise and the best deals to be had.

“How many other times are there in Last year we proudly awarded the year where farmers and public have $10,500 worth of scholarship all the dealers, service providers and funding from event proceeds to young attractions in one small place to talk agricultural students to assist them to at their convenience? So on behalf with their career goals and again of the Field Days’ committee and all of this year we have pledged $10,000 our sponsors, partners and associates, of event proceeds to be awarded as I hope you all experience a great time a ‘to be decided investment’ aligned and enjoy what we have on offer and with rural education, development wish you all a very successful and safe 2015. or research.

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Networking Chain keeps it local strategies for women  by Ayla Miller

 by Joanne Speechly

Local business women are invited to a networking workshop to be held in Dargaville next week.

Hosted by the ANZ, the workshop will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of women in business and examine ways of leveraging strengths to network effectively and generate growth.

“There is growing evidence that women are overrepresented in low turnover businesses and underrepresented in high turnover businesses,” says ANZ  ANZ business training manager Vicki Canestri says there is often a reluctance among women to promote business training manager themselves. This workshop reinforces the need for Vicki Canestri. networking and how it can help to grow a business “A major challenge for many women is finding the time to Women in Business — Networking network while trying to balance the will be held at the ANZ Bank on responsibilities of running a business Tuesday, March 3, from 5.30pm. and a home. There is also a confidence Register online at www.anz.co.nz/ issue and many women are reluctant to bizhub. promote themselves.

“This is a workshop that will create “The workshop reinforces the need for a few laughs and make you braver networking and how it can help to grow to take on the world. All women a business. We also run through some who want to grow their business, simple tips before giving attendees the generate sales, increase referrals opportunity to practice those skills in a and create relationships are welcome speed networking session.” to attend.” 

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Two schools and a community group will soon be benefiting from the fundraising tokens collected as part of the Bag for Good campaign at The Warehouse in Dargaville.

 The Warehouse Dargaville store manager Sandi Finlay is proud to be helping the community with their Bag for Good campaign

Selwyn Park School, Tangowahine School and the Northern Wairoa Soccer Club will be reaping the rewards, thanks to a system that sees customers vote with tokens for groups to receive funding from The Warehouse.

Tangowahine School is hoping to buy new computers for their students whilst the Northern Wairoa Soccer Club needs new equipment. Selwyn Park School will use the money to assist with their storytelling theme this year.

“Every little bit helps,” says Selwyn Park School principal Vern Stevens.

“It would be fantastic to have a GoPro camera to help the kids tell stories from around our area.

“The customers are supportive when they see their school or group as one of the options,” says The Warehouse store manager Sandi Finlay.

“We just want people to know that the money from their plastic bags stays in the community.

“There has to be a strong focus on the local community and children.

We are happy to get behind anything that supports families in the long run.

“It will make a huge difference to us,” says Tangowahine School principal Wayne Steele. The money will fund new technology for the students. “We aim to get one device per child.”

The next groups will be Ruawai College, Baylys Beach Surf Lifesaving Club and Arapohue School.

Each group is a contender for six months and The Warehouse Dargaville encourages anyone with a cause that supports children and families to apply in store. 

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Centre gets new home Fighting Kauri dieback  by Ayla Miller

 by Ayla Miller

The Kaurilands Skill Centre will be getting a brand new house on their current premises, thanks to NorthTec’s level four carpentry students.

Following a symposium in Hokianga to discuss Kauri dieback disease, the latest word from scientists is — ‘continue to be vigilant.’

 Kaurilands general manager, Karen Duncan and service user, Dijon Fouche are looking forward to their new building

In 1990 the centre began to provide care for people with disabilities. The new house will provide more room for the current service users and give those in the new house more independence as they will run the house themselves.

“The house is being built as part of a structured course. The framework will be completed at the Whangarei Future Trades NorthTec campus and Dargaville carpentry students will help with the onsite building,” says Kaurilands general manager, Karen Duncan. “NorhTec was happy to help as they are always looking

at ways to help the community, whilst giving their students practical skills,” she says.

This will be the centre’s third building and Kaurilands currently have beds for 20, 19 of which are filled. They predict the house will be finished in mid- winter.

Some of the wood for the project will be donated and people have helped the centre out along the way with digging out the site.

“We will be using local contractors to complete the house. It is a real community effort,” says Karen. 

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“The symposium was an interesting combination of the community, tangata whenua and scientists,” says kauri dieback relationship manager Ian Mitchell.

Scientists from Northland and Coromandel presented their research information on topics such as genetic resistance, the potential for beneficial root fungi to protect kauri and tools to understand the way the disease works.

“There was discussion about the current and future systems that will be put in place to help stop the spread,” he says. Rahui or bans were considered but no further

information regarding locations has been announced.

Pukekaroro, just north of Kaiwaka is under rahui as kauri dieback is present.

Pukeareinga, near Maungaturoto, has also been placed under the ban in the hope it will stop the disease spreading there too.

Injecting phosphite into infected and at risk trees is only a way of controlling the spread and there is still no cure.

Research has shown that phosphite suppresses the microbes growth and enhances the plant’s defence system.

Scientists and community groups will continue to work together on strategies to reduce the spread. 

Beneath the Surface John Robertson QSO

Chair of Commissioners

Northland Field Days is on this week.

Whether you are from Mangawhai or Te Kopuru, Whangarei or Auckland, Northland’s biggest three day agriculture event is not to be missed. Dargaville will be a busy place, show-casing the most recent farming innovations and the latest technologies.

Thank you to the organisers and volunteers and sponsors of this event.

To the visitors, welcome. Enjoy Kaipara’s great hospitality.

The Kaipara District Council staff and Commissioners look forward to the year ahead.

Our vision, Kaipara – where it’s easy to live, or he ngawari te noho, reflects the friendly, simple and quiet nature of our District. We work hard, but we also enjoy nature’s gifts. We are blessed with our two oceans, the wonderful Kaipara Harbour, our Kai Iwi Lakes and the many passionate communities that associate with these waterways.

Agriculture, horticulture and forestry provide considerable support to our Kaipara economy. The meat and dairy industries have large local processing plants, in Dargaville and Maungaturoto. But our proximity to Auckland also means that manufacturers are located in Kaipara. Then there is tourism – we are a place for those who love the environment and the outdoors.

We are a great place to live and work, and to relax. One can buy a house or lifestyle block in Kaipara for a much lower price than one would pay in Auckland. And we do not have the hassles of traffic!

The Kaipara District Council is growing stronger by the day. We have been through troubled times, but we are well on the way to recovery. Our next ten year Council Plan has now been released for feedback.

Looking Ahead is available on our website at www.kaipara.govt.nz.

In a financial sense, we are maintaining a balanced budget, paying down debt, and containing rate increases.

In an infrastructure sense we are investing to protect our roading network. While not converting unsealed roads to sealed, we are investing to improve the substructures of our roads. In particular, we are determined not to let our roads used by logging trucks deteriorate. We are investing also to protect our underground pipe networks. We are improving our knowledge of the condition of our wastewater and storm-water pipes. With this knowledge, we are maintaining them in an effective way.

In a community sense, we are making real efforts to engage with our many communities, to understand their aspirations and the needs that Council can meet. While we are keeping a tight reign on expenditure, this does not mean to say that the Council cannot be a good partner in community projects. Kaipara communities tend to have a “get up and go” approach, with voluntarism providing community project leadership. We salute this approach.

The maintenance of parks is a clear responsibility of Councils. We have parks under development in communities that are growing. The Mangawhai Community Park is receiving increased investment from Council.

We have parks that need attention and restoration work – the Taharoa Domain including Kai Iwi Lakes is one, and Harding Park and Pou Tu o Te Rangi in Dargaville is another. Both will receive increased investment from Council this year.

Kaipara has strong communities. We have an economy that is growing. We are well located, and offer lifestyles in most attractive surrounds. For those from outside, perhaps attending Field Days, we offer a great place to live, a great place to retire to, and being next to Auckland, a great place to operate a business from.

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Stair climb for charity  by Ann Morgan

The annual Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge is still a while away on Saturday, May 23, but Kaiwaka Volunteer firefighters, Tim Brown, Mike Law, Mike Renton and Kraig Steiner are already in training.

 Tim Brown, Mike Law, Mike Renton and Kraig Steiner are getting ready to challenge the Sky Tower staircase for charity

Mike Law’s five-year-old grand-daughter has leukemia and this is just one motivating factor for the team to participate, raising funds for the Leukemia and Blood Cancer Foundation New Zealand.

The other three say they are not only doing the challenge because it helps the community but they also want to make sure ‘Grandpa’ gets to the top.

“If people took a trip to Starship and saw how well the staff look after the children, we are sure they would give more,” says Mike.

“When you have been visiting a child in Starship and witness all that goes on, you get a new appreciation and value for life.

The staff are incredible and need all the support they can get.”

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The team will battle their way up the Sky Tower stairwell with full firefighter gear on weighing up to 25kg. To support them go to the firefightersclimb.org.nz website and search for the Kaiwaka team. 

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 by Joanne Speechly

The Northern Wairoa Sports Expo and Children’s Day returns to Taha Awa Gardens in Dargaville on Saturday, March 7.

Sponsored by the Dargaville Veterinary Centre, the annual event aims to encourage active lifestyles, promote access to sports clubs and create an enjoyable day, which brings the community together.

“Last year, close to 1,000 people took part in a variety of sporting activities and fun sessions led by different sports clubs and codes,” says Sport Northland community sport advisor Joey Yovich.

“This year, there’ll be more opportunities for people to try new activities and gather information about clubs and community groups.

“The idea is to create a festivaltype event for the Northern Wairoa, in an effort to unite sports groups and the community.

It also provides an opportunity to showcase the region and everything it is made up of.”

The 2015 expo will include prize draws throughout the day, a bouncy castle and free sausage sizzle. Sport clubs attending

this year include golf, archery, netball, rugby league, rugby union, special olympics, gym sports, football, waka ama and hockey.

The expo takes place between 11am and 2pm at the Riverside Taha Awa Gardens. 

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New tradesman in town  by Andy Bryenton

A quarter of a century working in the plumbing trade is just the beginning when it comes to assessing Grant Low’s credentials.

Sack races, slippery slides and scarecrows  by Ayla Miller

The historical Picnic Sports day has been organised by Michelle Cobb and members of the Donnellys Crossing Community Centre for the last 17 years.

The Dargaville born-and-raised tradesman is also a farmer, gasfitter, roofer and more, with an ethos of constant upskilling and training allowing him to branch out from his core discipline and into other areas of the trade.

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“We wish Roger well for his retirement and rehabilitation after his accident, and thank him for his friendship and support,” say Grant and his wife and partner Roseanne.

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 Children take off with leaps and bounds during the sack races at Donnellys Crossing Picnic Sports day

“It is a really positive thing to have in a small village. I just love watching the children have fun,” says Michelle.

With no entry fee, Donnellys Crossing Picnic Sports day aims to be a day for the whole family.

“The team is passionate about keeping the annual event running as they believe it is an integral part the community’s history.”

There will be traditional games such as a needle in haystack competition, running races, gumboot throwing, tug of war, egg catching for the young and young at heart and Aranga School will have food, drink and a barbeque

available to purchase. “I especially enjoy the watersports and the slippery slide,” says Michelle.

“We are hoping for more entries in the scarecrow competition this year and we encourage anyone to bring along a cake for the fresh fruit cake competition which will then be auctioned off to help cover the costs of running the event.”

Once named the Sports and Axemans Carnival, the event has undergone some significant changes over the years but the fun and community spirit has stayed the same. The event will be held at the sports grounds on Saturday, March 7 from 10.30am until 3.30pm. 

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Garage sale for Plunket The BNZ bank in Dargaville is holding a fundraising garage sale to coincide with the annual Plunket appeal in mid-March.

“If you have items to donate, please drop them into the BNZ bank in Victoria St. “The donations will be stored in the bank vault for safe keeping until the event takes place.

All proceeds will go to the Plunket society,” says branch manager Sharon George.

“This is a great opportunity to support our local community and help grow great kiwi kids.” 

 Catching a wave

The focus for this event is tradition and style.

“We have already had a good response for competitors from far and wide,” says contest director Tony Baker.

“There are loyal loggers here in New Zealand who have kept the art form alive and we have provided the canvas for these surfers to show their skills.

There should be plenty of ‘nose-riding’ and ‘drop knee action’, with the best

photo courtesy of Tony Baker

logger making it look easy. Traditional logging represents a more pure form of longboarding and surfers ride boards inspired in the 1960’s, with single fins, resin tints, trimmed lines and graceful footwork.”

The entry fee is $40 which includes a t-shirt and a meal.

For more information contact Tony Baker on 021 907 066 or baker. buddah@gmail.com. 

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Carrying on the tradition  by Andy Bryenton

Northland’s Field Days brings many people into the town of Dargaville who would otherwise be busy working the land.

It’s a chance to meet, socialise, and take care of those little details above and beyond the event itself.

One such tradition dates back to even before the formal Field Days itself, when farmers visiting the local A and P show would take the opportunity to be measured up by their local tailors for new clothes.

Often gentlemen would request a new year’s set of hard-wearing work clothes along with a suit for use on Sundays, making late summer a busy time for the main street’s  sartorial experts.

At Jack Fannon Menswear, the eponymous tailor himself took care of his valued customers for more than seven decades — a fantastic innings in any trade. Now that tradition continues, and this Field Days will be no exception, as new owners carry on Jack’s work, and that of his father before him. Kathleen and Emma aim to retain the hallmark

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Local residents will take a stand against family violence in Wellsford this Saturday, February 28.

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quality which saw the same familiar faces coming back ‘from fitting their school uniforms to being dressed for their wedding day’ and beyond, we are assured — folks married young and had large families when this business first opened in the early 1900s.

Change has come in two forms, however — a new computerised shop system is being installed just after Field Days, and the team are heading south to the seasonal men’s fashion market to secure new styles.

This means a brief closedown from the 3rd to the 6th of March, after which the longest established shop in Dargaville’s high street will be open for the Autumn season. 

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 The North Rodney — Otamatea family violence prevention champions. Back row (left to right) Libby Jones, Pat Curtis, Lynette Gubb, Gregg Nathan, Jeanette Nathan and Eddie Peters. Front row (left to right) Glo Ramsay, Melanie Mayall-Nahi, Nicole Walker, Te Hira Mayall-Nahi and Michelle Nahi photo courtesy of Homebuilders family services

The community march marks the end of a local campaign, which has been promoting the message ‘It’s not OK — but it is OK to ask for help’.

“This is a celebration of the work achieved and a way to cap off a really constructive and positive community campaign,” says Homebuilders family ser vices coordinator, Quentin Jukes.

“Anyone who supports the campaign is invited to take an hour out of their day and come to join us.”

For the last three months, 12 local family violence champions have been active in the North Rodney/Otamatea

area, promoting the message that ‘It’s ok to ask for help’ and distributing information about local organisations who can assist.

“The champions have featured in a series of posters promoting the message and they have been visiting a wide range of community groups,” says Quentin.

“There will be a free sausage sizzle, music, a festival atmosphere and a short walk through Wellsford. We can all be a part of making our community a safer place for everyone.”

The march starts at 11am, outside the public library. 

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Community spirit  by Ayla Miller

Local Rotary volunteers will manage the parking and entry booths at the Northland Field Days again this year to raise funds for various projects in the Kaipara.

D a r g av i l l e Rotar y president Brian Burnett says, “It is great the field days can help us give back to the community.”

The Dargaville club will set to work with 70 volunteers, a mix of members and non-members.

“We support a number of activities including international student exchanges, a Rotary Youth Leadership programme, a driving academy and we donate to a number of schools in the area for their end-of-year prize-givings.

Funds also go towards school speech contests, the Science and Technology Forum at Auckland University and our combined churches food bank.”

Funds raised will help with the worldwide Rotary  Dargaville Rotary club president Brian Burnett says Rotary will continue to support the community with funds raised at initiated polio eradication the field days this year campaign as well.

“I see it as a service to the “The field days offer a good source community. We have a great social of income for us which we designate for atmosphere with weekly meetings and many different projects during the year. entertaining speakers.”

“We have a good relationship with Rotary is currently looking for new the field day organisers and hope to members. “We want men and women continue providing a good service,” from a range of different backgrounds. Brian says. 

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Graduate brings skills home  by Ayla Miller

After two years working in Australia, Dargaville local, Jamie Matthews is returning home as a qualified chiropractor to set up his own practice.

Jamie opened his main practice in Maunu, Whangarei earlier this month and opened a Dargaville branch on Monday, February 16, which will be operating on Monday afternoons from 2pm until 7pm at The Wellness Centre in the Victoria Street arcade.

“I want to help people understand chiropractic a bit more,” he says.

“I came back as I wanted to help out my own community and to be close to family.”

It will be Dargaville’s only chiropractic clinic and he believes it is important rural residents have access to this type of health care without having to travel.

After graduating from the New  Dr. Jamie Matthews is returning to help his community as a qualified chiropractor Zealand College of Chiropractic in Auckland he moved to Australia and from tough farming lifestyles which he worked in Dubbo five hours inland from expects will be similar to problems local Sydney, working on cases resulting farmers might experience. 

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Contract for Services and Capital Grants

We have received a number of applications for Contracts for Service and Capital Grants. A Contract for Service is where Council enters into a contract with a community organisation to undertake work Council would otherwise have to employ a contractor to do. A Capital Grant is a request for financial assistance. Council would like to know which ones you think it should support You can write to us at Kaipara District Council, Private Bag, Dargaville 0340, email us on council@kaipara.govt.nz or come along to one of our Round Table meetings and tell us. You can also attend one of our Opportunity to Provide Verbal Feedback meetings and tell us – just contact us to book a time slot.

Contract for Services We received 16 applications for Contracts for Services with a total value of $399,176.50 applied for.

Organisation

Amount

Service to be provided

Comments

Baylys Beach Society Inc

$995.00 + $2,000 contingency per annum

Maintenance of the Baylys Beach walking track.

The walking track covers approximately 910m and maintenance is proposed to occur every three months.

The walking track maintenance is a community initiated project. It is located on a public reserve located between Chases and Baylys gorges on Ripiro Beach. It currently does not form part of Council’s Reserves Maintenance Contract. The project is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Glinks Gully Preservation Society

$3,600.00 per annum

Road and stormwater maintenance of the entranceway to the beach at Glinks Gully on Ripiro Beach. This is to allow for 24hr access to the beach and includes maintaining the beach/road frontage. Estimates an average of 20hrs per month would be required.

Transfield have been paying a local individual to undertake this work. The Glinks Gully Preservation Society are now seeking funding from Council to undertake this work.

Pahi Reserves Society

$7,000.00 per annum

To administer the day to day operation and maintenance of the Pahi Reserve and public toilets, provide necessary supplies, carry out repairs, maintenance and improvements as required.

This organisation has been looking after the Pahi Reserve and Toilets since the mid 1990’s with funding assistance from Council.

This application is based on past maintenance agreements with the Pahi Reserves Society.

Dam Clean $200.00 Pump System $250.00 Power for pumps $400.00 Mowing of Reserve land (5,600m approx.) $2,200.00 Cleaning of Public Toilets $3,200.00 Minor Maintenance $750 Dargaville Gardens Trust for the Taha Awa Riverside Garden

$12,000.00 per annum

Rates (including 50% remission) $1,700 Water rates (estimated) $500 Insurance (estimated) $1,000

This is a community initiated project. Maintenance of reserve/ gardens is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Maori Wardens $700 Electricity $1,200 Accountancy and review fees $1,200 Project Plans/ working drawings and specifications for makeover of Totara Street entrance following changes to the gardens as a result of Countdown Supermarket development. $2,000 Seeding funds for Totara Street entrance and other projects – For making grant applications to charitable organisations. $3,500 Administration $200.00 Maintenance (provided by Recreational Services Ltd) $56,000 Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club

$4,000 per annum

Wages for an office administrator – 5 hrs weekly. This funding is so an appropriate person can undertake work in order to ensure compliance with legislation.

Museums are considered to be consistent with purpose of Local Government. This is a new Contract for Service. Paying wages may set a precedent.

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Organisation

Amount

Service to be provided

Comments

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club

$355.00

For IT person to connect the computer to the photocopier.

Museums are considered to be consistent with purpose of Local Government.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club

$265 + GST per annum

Annual trimming of the existing Karo Hedge.

This is currently not within the Parks and Reserves maintenance contract. Museums and reserves are considered to be consistent with purpose Local Government.

Paparoa Community Library

$5,397 (+ 5% for each additional year to cover inflation and expected member increases.) + $6,401.75 for lease per annum

For the provision of library services at Paparoa.

The Library is a community asset whose membership has increased from 66 to 160 active members in recent years.

They are seeking an increase of $697.00 from last year. This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Book grant and subscription grant $5,397.00 Lease for building $6,401.75 Community Library support includes: • Library Management System (currently Napier Computer Systems) and counter computer • The availability of regular book exchanges of Dargaville stock • Dargaville Library’s collection available to customers District wide • An internal courier system between libraries • Access to digital library services where possible • Professional support from Dargaville Library staff and Library Manager • Training, policy and operational guidance from Dargaville Library • IT support from Council IT staff (or through external sources) • Cover telephone and internet costs needed to deliver library services • The supply of basic stationery such as printer and receipt paper, borrower card laminating pouches, labels, printer cartridges.

• National and International interloan services • Council funds the leasing of Paparoa Library’s current premises and their electricity.

Ruawai Community Library

$2,100.00 per annum

To provide library services to the Ruawai community.

Fiction $1,600.00 Non-Fiction $500.00

This is a community asset which benefits the Ruawai community.

Library services are considered consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Community Library support includes: • The availability of regular book exchanges of Dargaville stock • Dargaville Library’s collection available to customers District-wide • An internal courier system between libraries • Access to digital library services where possible • Professional support from Dargaville Library staff and Library Manager • Training, policy and operational guidance from Dargaville Library National and International interloan services.

Kaiwaka Library

$4,000 per annum

Provision of library services.

Book purchases $1,500.00 Electricity $1,440.00 Repairs and Maintenance $750.00 Stationary, Postage & other incidentals $ 300.00 Community Library support includes: As part of this Contract for Service Council shall provide: • Library Management System (currently Napier Computer Systems) and counter computer • The availability of regular book exchanges of Dargaville stock • Dargaville Library’s collection available to customers District wide • An internal courier system between libraries • Access to digital library services where possible • Professional support from Dargaville Library staff and Library Manager • Training, policy and operational guidance from Dargaville Library • IT support from Council IT staff (or through external sources) • Cover telephone and internet costs needed to deliver library services • The supply of basic stationery such as printer and receipt paper, laminating pouches, labels, printer cartridges.

• National and International interloan services

This is a community asset which benefits the Kaiwaka community. They are seeking an increase of $1,000.00 from last year. Library services are considered consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

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Organisation

Amount

Service to be provided

Comments

Mangawhai Library

$13,725 per annum

Funding specified is only for the purchase of books.

The Library is a community asset whose membership has increased from 360 members in 2011 to 553 members in 2014.

They are seeking an increase of $4,825.00 from last year. Library services are considered consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Community Library support includes: As part of this Contract for Service Council shall provide: • Library Management System (currently Napier Computer Systems) • The availability of regular book exchanges of Dargaville stock • Dargaville Library’s collection available to customers District‑wide

The Mangawhai Library has also stated that they require extra space and will be looking at extending their space by enclosing the veranda area in the near future.

• An internal courier system between libraries • Access to digital library services where possible • Professional support from Dargaville Library staff and Library Manager • Training, policy and operational guidance from Dargaville Library • IT support from Council IT staff (or through external sources) • Cover telephone and internet costs needed to deliver library services • The supply of basic stationary such as printer and receipt paper, laminating pouches, labels, printer cartridges.

• National and International interloan services Maungaturoto Public Library Inc

$12,298.00 per annum

To provide Library services to the Maungaturoto community.

Book Purchases $4685.00 Stationary, postage and incidentals $640.00 Mileage for Dargaville and Northland Librarian Network swaps $545.00

This is a community asset which benefits the Maungaturoto community. They are seeking an additional $1,320.00 from last year to cover their stationary and incidentals, mileage for Dargaville and Northland Librarian Network swaps and to put money aside in a goal saver. Library services are considered consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Goal saver $150.00 Premises (provided by Council) $5,200 Electricity (paid by Council) $750 Water (paid by Council) $328 Community Library support includes: Library Management System (currently Napier Computer Systems) and counter computer • The availability of regular book exchanges of Dargaville stock • Dargaville Library’s collection available to customers District wide • An internal courier system between libraries • Access to digital library services where possible • Professional support from Dargaville Library staff and Library Manager • Training, policy and operational guidance from Dargaville Library • IT support from Council IT staff (or through external sources) • Cover telephone and internet costs needed to deliver library services • The supply of basic stationery such as printer and receipt paper, laminating pouches, labels, printer cartridges.

• National and International interloan services Northland Large Print fee is to be paid for by the Dargaville Library for Maungaturoto to the northland provider.

Use of the Council‑owned building currently occupied

by Maungaturoto library and Council pays their cost of electricity.

Surf Lifesaving Northern Region

$44,000.00

This application is to provide 8 weeks of surf life saving service at Mangawhai and 3 weeks of surf life saving services at Baylys on Ripiro Beach.

Council is a long term supporter of this activity.

Kauri Coast Swimming Pool Trust $250,00.00

To run and maintain the Kauri Coast Swimming Pool (Dargaville 50m Pool). This information on costs for the service are based on last year’s grant.

Maintaining public pools are considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Sport Northland

To provide and increase physical activity opportunities throughout the Kaipara District.

Council is a long time supporter of this organisation.

$26,000.00

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Capital Grants Council had received 8 applications for Capital Grants with a total value of $46,027.71 Organisation

Amount

Service to be provided

Comments

Mangawhai Activity Zone Charitable Trust

$15,086.70

To build a flying fox for the children, teenagers and families within the Mangawhai Community Park.

This project will provide a new facility at the Mangawhai Action Zone located in Mangawhai Community Park. It is proposed to forward this application to the Mangawhai Community Park Committee (once established) who will decide on how the funds to develop the Mangawhai Community Park area are to be spent.

Maungaturoto Centennial Community Centre Society Inc

$5,814

Supply and install nine sets of black out curtains in the Maungaturoto Community Hall.

This Hall is a community asset whose purpose is consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall association Inc

$8,821.00

New carpet for the foyer, main hall, and supper room in the Kaiwaka Community Hall.

This Hall is a community asset whose purpose is consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Mangawhai Library Hall

$818.01

Fencing materials so a fence can be re-established between the Mangawhai Library Hall site and a neighbouring residential property.

The fence is to help define the Hall area and separate from a residential section. The Hall is a community asset that is consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club

$4,960.00

For supply and installation of native plants (Kapuka), within the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club area at Harding Park.

The project will help to enhance the Machinery Clubs area.

Museums are considered to be consistent with the Purpose of Local Government. It is proposed to forward this application to the Harding Park Management Committee who will decide on how funds to develop the Harding Park area are to be spent.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club

$2,128.00

To provide metal for re-metaling the car park area with a smaller sized metal that is located within the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club area at Harding Park.

The project would enhance the existing carpark area. It is proposed to forward this application to the Harding Park Management Committee who will decide on how funds to develop the Harding Park area are to be spent.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club

$7,537.50

Site improvements - concrete pathway within the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club area at Harding Park.

A pathway to enhance the grounds and the Kaipara Machinery Clubs area. It is proposed to forward this application to the Harding Park Management Committee who will decide on how funds to develop the Harding Park area are to be spent.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club

$862.50

Drainage of the lower field, which is located within the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club area at Harding Park.

It is proposed to forward this application to the Harding Park Management Committee who will decide on how funds to develop the Harding Park area are to be spent.

Looking Ahead – our consultation document The Council is working towards adopting a new Long Term Plan (LTP) in June 2015 covering the years 2015 to 2025.

The legislation around the development of a LTP has changed with the 2014 amendment to the Local Government Act 2002. We are now required to use a consultation document to consult, and not a Draft LTP as we have done in the past.

We have called our consultation document – “Looking Ahead”.

In this document is a summary of options we have chosen and options we have rejected.

We want your feedback – did we choose the right option? If not, what do you think we should we do?

To learn more go to www.kaipara.govt.nz and read our consultation document, “Looking Ahead”.

Alternatively you can contact us on 0800 727 059 and ask our Customer Service staff to send you a copy.

We need your feedback by 5.00 pm, Friday 27 March 2015.

We encourage you to go online to complete the feedback request – the feedback request has not been designed to be filled out manually. We want you to be able to use the space you need to comment and not limit you to the space we provide.

You can also write to us (use the questions in the online feedback request if this helps) or attend one of our Round Table meetings. You can also attend one of our Opportunity to Provide Verbal Feedback meetings and tell us – just contact us on 0800 727 059 or 439 3123 to book a time slot.

Round Table Meetings

Date

Location

Venue

Time

Sunday 01 March

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Senior Citizens Hall

2pm

Monday 02 March

Maungaturoto

Maungaturoto Centennial Hall

6pm

Tuesday 03 March

Dargaville

Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall 6pm

Sunday 08 March

Paparoa

Paparoa Hall

2pm

Tuesday 10 March

Kaiwaka

Kaiwaka Sports Club

6pm

Opportunity to Provide Verbal Feedback

Date

Location

Venue

Time

Sunday 19 April

Kaiwaka

Kaiwaka Sports Club

10am onwards

Monday 20 April

Dargaville

Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall 4pm onwards

Tuesday 21 April

Maungaturoto

Maungaturoto Centennial Hall

11am onwards

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Company Site Number Allocated A – A A S NZ Ltd 641 Absolute Concrete Ltd 174 ACE Equipment / Robur Attachments 83 ACT New Zealand 128a ADM 618 Advance Build 296b Advantage Feeders 281 AFFCO New Zealand Limited 286 Agbrand Products (2014) Ltd 248A Agricom 199,201 Agricom/PGG Wrightson Seed 148, 150 Agrifert 156 AgriSea NZ Limited 229 Agrissentials 187 Agritrade 199,201 Ag-Tech Industries 259 Allcrane Sales & Service Ltd 025b Alliance Agricultural Tyres 62 Allied Petroleum Ltd 45 Alpaca Suri-Bol 717, 718 Alymayu Crafts and Music 710 Andytek Enterprises 248b Angus Pure Beef Sandwiches 143 ANZ Bank NZ Ltd 233, 235 APS Equipment 033a APT (Auckland Performance Tuning) 308 Aqua Filter 656 AquaRain Ltd 881 ARB (Autokraft Ltd) 308 ArborCare Tree Maintenance 160b Argon Distributors 309 Arnold Franks Ltd 272 ASB Bank Ltd 197 Auckland Grammar School 319a Avoca Lime Company 245 B – B & T Davis Family Trust T/A Stapl-it 653 Bakflip 285A Ballance Agri-Nutrients 199,201 Ballance Agri-Nutrients 191, 193 Barfoote Construction Ltd 81 Baty Thomas Engineering 284 Bay Audiology 220 Bay Irrigation 302b BDO Northland Limited 300b Bee Kind LTD 888 Bell-Booth 238 Bertolini Australasia 147 Bettershedz 264 Beulah Agripharm Ltd 615 BioAg 158a Black Duck 308 Blades NZ Ltd 269a Blue Wing Honda 275 Bridgestone 148, 150 Briggs & Stratton NZ 187c BRP Australia 085, 087 Bruns storage Solutions 929 Bryant Tractors 1983 Ltd 065, 067, 118, 120 Buckton 100 Bunnings 148, 150 Bupa Care Services 928, 930 C – CablePrice (NZ) Ltd 263 Camkiwi Trading 704, 705 Carters 135, 137 Carter’s Tyre Service 117 CastelGardens 155a C-Dax Ltd 221 Celestial Wines 894 Central Heating NZ Ltd 303 Certified Builders Association Whangarei 139 Cervus Equipment 037, 039, 092, 094 Chapel Olive Oil Ltd 868 CHH 135 CLAAS Harvest Centre 027, 029, 082, 084 Classic Escapes NZ Limited 922,924 Combi Clamp Ltd 260 Compass Trailers 3,005 Comworth Systems Ltd 285B

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 24 - 2015

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Mountain Fresh Ltd 886 MTF Vehicle Finance 155b My Fuel Club 711 N – NAIT/TBfree New Zealand 603,604,605 Name Art 904 Natural Pet 645 Need A Nerd 220 Nevaleak Grease Fittings Limited NZ 15B New Zealand Bed Company 895, 897 Newman Engineering 90 Ngahiwi Farms 134a Noel Leeming 148, 150 North Country Grains 277a NorthAble Equipment Plus 313a Northern Region Young Farmers 154b Northfuels Ltd 102 Northland Auctions 317 Northland Autos 172 Northland Boating Centre 222 Northland Farm Services Limited 124

Northland Farm Water Solutions Ltd 252 Northland Powersports Ltd 266 Northland Regional Council (NRC) 251 Northland Toyota 355 Northland Vehicle Sales Ltd. 350 Northpower 218 NorthTec 211a Norwood Farm Machinery 041, 043,096,098 NRC Regional Council 148, 150 NRM 240B NuFarm 199,201 Numat 203 Number46Ltd 877, 879 Numedic Ltd 304 Nutrimetics - Gaye Stewart 931 Nutritional Services Ltd 623 Nuttz Gourmet 910 NZ Farm Source 237, 239 NZ Fudge Farm 861 NZ National Agricultural Fieldays 163 NZ Safety 13a

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Story Chairs 714 Strainrite 135 Strainrite Fencing Systems Ltd 254 Stronghold Fasteners 104 Stronghold Trading Ltd 242 Sunz Solar Ltd 303 Superior Chunky (Fond Foods) 616 Susan Morgan-Your Inspiration at Home 866 Suzuki New Zealand Limited 178,180,182 T – Taege Engineering 74 Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre 154a Te Pari 186 TechniPharm NZ 173 Telford Division Lincoln University 220 The Better Back Company 648 The Feeder Leader Company Ltd 122 The Hat Company 724 The Liquorice Lady 912 The Rockerman 342 The Wrangler Ltd 247a Tiaho Trust 606 Tokoroa Engineering 2014 Ltd 119 Topuni Roundwood 135 Total Flooring Ltd 262b Totalspan Northland 274 TracMap NZ Ltd 339 Trapz NZ 652 Tree Wise Northland Ltd 121 Trueform Spa Pools 340 Trulux Glasshouses 316 Tru-Test Ltd 232, 234 Tulloch Farm Machines 86 Turiwiri Produce Ltd 220 Twincoast Helicopters 2007 Ltd 164 U – Uber Group 220 Ultimate Gift Box 867 Union Car Spares 308 University of Auckland 932 Urban Adventure (NZ) 891 Utemaster 71 V – Veronicas Delights 301 Versatile Homes and Buildings 230 Vetmed 199,201 Vodafone New Zealand 309 Voice For Life 876 Vredestein Agricultural Tyres 127 W – Wade Concrete Products Ltd 184 Waimea Truck & Crane Ltd 033a Walker Mowers 064 & 066 WalknRoll International Ltd 353a Waltex / Fishtex / Predator Kontiki 140 Warkworth Outdoor Power Equipment and Tools 189 Warren Hay Marine 166,168 Waterflow NZ Ltd 346b WES 611, 612 Wesco Seeds Ltd 642 Westees Custom Printing 157a Westpac Bank 280 Whangarei Boys’ High School 906 Whangarei Mobile Locksmiths 305a Wharb Ltd T/A Udder Treat Mint 639 Whites Handcrafts 297b Williams Engineering 252 Winter Gardenz (Greenhouses) 267a Wireless Nation 346a Woodproducts 135 Worksafe NZ 205b Wrack Auto 148, 150 Wrack Auto Electrical 312 Wurth New Zealand Ltd 265 X – Xpress Trailers Limited 138a Y – Yamaha Motor New Zealand Ltd 170 YHPJ Limited & Yovich & Co 179 Your Health Naturally 918 Your Legacy 610 Z – ZeroPak 863, 865 ZTR Mowers SEE US155a AT

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NZ Solar Northland 302a O – Off Road Refunds Limited 614 Ombro Leather Goods 344b Orion 148, 150 Out Deco Ltd 315b P – Pacific Motor Group - Suzuki, Mitsubishi & Fiat-Chrysler 129,131,133 Pearson Engineering 122 Performance Products Ltd 153 Permapine 148, 150 Perpetual Guardian 622 PGG Wrightson 199, 201 Phiten Performance 926 Pieroth Wines (NZ) Ltd 913 Pilkington Insulation Ltd 896, 898 Pioneer Brand Seeds 643 Pipes & Fittings 135 Plasma Biotec Solutions 282a Platinum Homes Northland 305b Plumbing and Heating Centre Ltd 261 Polaris NZ 256, 258 Porter Equipment 19 Portraits on Strowan 921,923 Power Farming Northland 89 Power Farming Wholesale 091, 093, 144 & 146 PPI Pipe 135 PPP Industries Ltd 270 PrimaryITO 619 Progressive Red Devon 657 Prolan 282B Public Trust 905 Q – Quadbar NZ 267b Quality Knives 319b R – R&R Demonstrations Ltd T/A Stoneline NZ Ltd 871,873,875 Rabobank New Zealand Limited 188 Raedon Ltd 870 Rata Industries Group Ltd 033b, 035 Ravensdown 217, 219 RDS Systems Ltd 636 Red Rock Hats 315a Redline Farm Machinery 95,097,099 SEE RepcoUS AT 148, 150 Rhino Rack 308 Ria’s Natural Health Soap 884 Ringrose Stockfoods Ltd 287 Rinnai NZ Ltd 303 26-28 FEB Rotowiper Ltd 69 Rumble Electrical & Solar 314 Rural Direct 207 Rural Research Ltd t/a Nitrosol 277b RX Plastics 199,201 S – Safe Farms 252 Save Barn 11 Scooterworks 195 Seales Winslow 199,201 Seed Force 148, 150 Seed Force Ltd 380 Semex NZ Limited 658 Seventhday Adventist Church 901, 903 Shaw Diesels Ltd 23 Show TV - Fryair 878,880 Show TV - My Pillow 920 Show TV - Woll Cookware 900,902 ShowTV - Windowow 915 Shuzi NZ Ltd 889 Sibelco NZ Ltd 637 Silver Fern Farms Dargaville 80 Simple Shelter 644 Simple Waste Water Solutions 709 Skin & Vein Clinic 872, 874 Snazzi Gifts 715 Sock Lady 206a Solo NZ Ltd 31 Southern Trailers / Ifor Williams 298 Sovrano Limoncello 869 Ssangyong & LDV 321, 323 Stan and Pam Torkington 712, 713 SEE US AT Stonewood Homes 908

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Lawrence Agriculture Ltd

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Maize silage gives you security of feed continuity through adverse weather conditions and maintains cow condition.

Come and see us at Field Days site 21on Service Equipment Lane Phone Michael 027 863 0034 Phone Graeme 027 476 3499 Phone Peter 027 490 2942 or Office 09 439 6088

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26 – 28 FEBRUARY 2015

Year of expansion a great success  by Andy Bryenton

PROGRESSIVE

RED DEVON

It’s not uncommon to hear of a large corporation from Auckland or overseas expanding through Northland.

But when a local Kaipara company goes from one busy local branch to four in a single year, it’s a highly respectable achievement.

That’s just what Gas and Tyre Services have achieved in the past year, bringing their 24/7 fleet service to trucking, agricultural and forestry companies across the entire northern part of New Zealand. Ordinary drivers, too, have embraced the service-based ethos of the Dargaville-born company, who now also operate out of Kaitaia, Waipapa and Ruakaka.

The Gas and Tyre team have been a regular fixture at Field Days for many years, and 2015 will be no exception.

With a truck on site to assist with the popular tractor pull competition and a display tent clearly recognisable thanks to the immense tractor and log skidder tyres mounted out front, the boys in black and orange are all set to make this a year to remember.

Gas and Tyre Services put their success down to the fundamentals — a solid knowledge of their industry and those of the people they support, coupled with a commitment to service which often sees their trucks out on the road at all hours, rain and shine.

Carl & Rose Cookson 09 401 1957 433 Wharepunga Rd, Kaikohe Gavin Cooper 09 432 2099 550 Maungakaramea Rd, RD8, Whangarei Lee Fulton 09 432 2724 403 O’Carroll Rd, RD8, Whangarei Jean & Alasdair McLaughlan 09 433 1170 1817 Mangakahia Rd, Titoki Hidden Falls Farms 09 433 8800 361 Kaiikanui Rd, Opuawhanga, Whangarei John Squire 03 614 3739 (S.I.) Cave, Timaru

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SITE # 657

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Then so are thousands of your potential customers Call Kaipara Lifestyler today to discuss your advertising needs

 Gas & Tyres team up with Nokian’s research specialists at Northland Field Days 2014

After all, the weather and the season don’t stop the massive infrastructure which drives out primary industries, so those who serve them also have to be ready to roll into action fast! 

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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

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February 24 - 2015

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS

26 – 28 FEBRUARY 2015

From shooting to sheep racing on show Once again, the Northland Field Days team has pulled out all the stops to provide an extensive range of activities and entertainment for show-goers.

Among other events, 4WD trials, shooting, sheep racing and, of course good old-fashioned sheep shearing, will be on the cards.

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“There will be plenty for people to do see and experience at this year’s Northland Field Days from February 26 to 28 in Dargaville,” says president Lew Duggan.

Four-wheel-drive adventures Northland Toyota will be building a 4WD track next to their site for the first time, making it possible for anybody interested in getting a Toyota 4WD to take the opportunity to experience it in some real world conditions.

Northland Toyota sales consultant Nigel Gilmour says people trying out a new model Toyota Hilux, Land Cruiser or Rav4 on the 4WD course should expect to be put through their paces.

The company has introduced the track to reaffirm the Toyota Hilux position as a workhorse, says Nigel, “by giving visitors the opportunity to try out the truck in conditions it is likely to experience on a daily basis.”

Shooting skills Hunters and target shooters can show off their sharpshooting skills throughout

Honda’s 2015 Range Ticking All the Boxes

We’re having a Field Day. Or three

the show according to organisers at the laser digital claybird shooting event.

See how the latest technology can tune up shooting skills in a fairground environment — without actually ‘firing’ a shot.

On the sheep’s back Friday and Saturday will see the return of the Sheep ’n’ Show event, a combination of sheep racing and sheep shearing.

Previously appearing at the America’s Cup Village, the Royal Easter Show and the Aotea Centre, the Sheep and

Show team hosts the ‘grand national sheeplechase’ complete with prizes.

Contests for all Watch the top sheep dog triallists in Northland face off against each other to find out who is the best in the region.

With competitions being run since 2008 the Field Days continuously attracts Northland’s top dogs and shepherds in fierce competition.

Clydesdale rides Make your way around the Northland Field Days aboard a wagon pulled by three Clydesdale horses.

See us at

Site No. 217

this Field Days – in conjunction with RAVENSDOWN

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Come See Us At Site 275.

Let’s Talk About What We Can Do For You *Finance Available - Normal lending criteria applies

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Jervois Street, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 1089

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NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS

26 – 28 FEBRUARY 2015

- Proud supporters of the

MCKAY’S 1OO% &

2015 FIELD DAYS TRACTOR PULL

SEE FULL RANGE OF BEKO APPLIANCES IN STORE. CATCH THE ACTION ON SITE!

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DARGAVILLE 87 Victoria Street, Ph: 09 439 8305 The Clydesdales are world famous, appearing in television series including Hercules, and in movies including the Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe.

Tractor Pull Watch the best of the best tractor drivers in Northland battle it out in three days of intense competition.

Events include the business house event and the three-legged race, Win Your Weight in Meat with Trutest and NZME.

Dargaville Lot 8 Skylark Close

Quad skills Competitors take turns getting a quad and trailer around an obstacle course in the fastest time possible and the event is open to anybody above the age of 16.

Logger Sports competition Logging workers from all over Northland and New Zealand have gathered at the Northland Field Days for more than 20 years to take part in this competition that begins on Saturday at 9am and goes on through the day.

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Colonial Style Family Home Good location with Schools close by, elevated home with downstairs garaging, recently add on extension, 4 bedrooms with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Large decking for entertaining with a pleasant outlook, good neighbours. A must to consider.

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List with Ray White

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Spacious Home Tastefully decorated modern home. 3 double bedrooms (master with ensuite) and a 4th single currently used as an office. Modern kitchen, large living area leading on to deck at rear to sit with a drink to enjoy the rural views and enjoy the hot summer. There is a HRV system installed and a wood burner to keep everyone cozy and warm.

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$530,000

A Touch Of Paradise Grand old lady over 100 years old elevated to enjoy the 360 degree views. Tastefully redecorated and restored keeping the old features. Four bedrooms with built in wardrobes and individual heaters in each. Separate lounge, formal dining area. Combined, kitchen, dining. Two bathrooms and Four Toilets. Four fire places Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/ DAR20479 | 09 439 7575 Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

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February 24 - 2015

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NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS Norfolk Court Provides • Care • Comfort • Companionship In a safe & secure environment for our valued residents • Weekly & ‘as required’ doctor clinics.

• 24hr Registered Nurses & Caregivers on Duty.

• Entertainment & Outings.

Last week Geoff played guitar & sang and we had a visit by a Shetland pony!

PLUS Bus outings to Kai Iwi Lakes Fresh home cooked meals!

Large bedrooms with ensuites.

Give Wendy a call to make a time that suits everyone to view our homely facilities & arrange how we can meet your needs.

Norfolk Court

Norfolk Court Rest Home Ltd

68–72 Normanby Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 6214 norfolkcourt@xtra.co.nz

Resthome, Dementia & Hospital Care

Pay attention!

ADVERTORIAL

Grid connected solar for home & business With Northland power prices increasing on average by 6% per year a $250 monthly power bill today could mean you’ll pay more than $110,000 for your power over the next 20 years. The good news is, there is an alternative.

When Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau expanded into the Solar Energy market local Kaitaia businessman, Eric Shackleton, was early to recognize the value of generating his own power at his Ahipara vineyard. The 5kW Grid Connected system has been designed with in-built monitoring, so both Eric and Healthy Homes can check at any time to see how much power is being generated.

His best day’s generation to date, was on January 1, producing 36.9kWh. (A normal New Zealand household will use 22kW of electricity per day).

In the seven months to the end of January the system had produced 4,336kWh with 61% used on site, and Eric expects this to go up significantly over summer.

“The longer sunshine hours of summer are great for covering the power used by our vineyard watering. It’s a great match when your power load can be scheduled during the day.”

Craig Palatchie, Operations Manager for Healthy Homes, recommends on-line monitoring for all Grid Connect systems and also using Enphase micro inverters so that smaller systems, like the Start Up Pack can be added to later as needs change or finances permit. “It’s a great way to build up a system

to best match your power needs.” With a Grid Connected system you stay connected to your power company while trying to make and use as much of your own power as possible during sunshine hours.

Any surplus you make can go back to the power company, with most paying a small fee of 07–10c/kWh. However, when you use your

own power you are saving full price (35–45c/ kWh) so it makes sense to design a system matching generation with consumption.

Knowing that you have prepaid most of your power for the next 25–30 years is a great feeling!

Investing in solar today will get you saving straight away.

AT

Historic NORTHERN WAIROA Hotel

Est. 1878

around road works

26 – 28 FEBRUARY 2015

IS BACK FOR THE

FIELD DAYS

THURS 26TH BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

KAMEL

AND THE

MECHANICAL BULL HEATS

FRI 27TH FEB 12 DAZE

AND THE

MECHANICAL BULL FINALS

TUCKIN TO THE BEST STEAKS IN NZ! Restaurant open every night!

Visit the Kaiparas grand old historic tavern for Field Days hospitality

70 Victoria Street, DARGAVILLE • Phone 09 439 8923

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 24 - 2015

NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS

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26 – 28 FEBRUARY 2015

From boats to milking systems  by Ann Morgan

Brian Thomas of Baty Engineering designs and manufactures West Coast Catz, his own range of aluminium power boats.

The company also offers a range of general services.

“We have a mobile workshop which means issues can be dealt at the client’s site if needed,” says Brian. “Plus we design and build a range of ute decks, specific to the needs of each individual.

“Whatever engineering needs our clients have, we are available to discuss and plan with them.” Baty Thomas Engineering are dealers for Waikato Milking Systems and Reporoa High Lift Gates, and Brian says they can have a new cowshed installed in around three to four weeks. The gate range is motorised with robust quality construction and the strong design is easy to operate. Tailored controls in the shed help manage herd flow, by

encouraging the herd to move more easily. “At the Field Days we are able to inform farmers about the machinery and gate range. Together, these make the milking routine more efficient and productive. We will be displaying a number of products and look forward to helping farmers with their engineering and milking equipment requirements.”

Brian purchased the Dargaville business from company founders Doug and Ian Baty in 2002 and with more than 35 years of experience, Brian is now passing on his love of the trade to his eight staff, including two apprentices.

“I love my staff and go all out to make sure they are qualified and up to date with what is happening in the engineering world,” says Brian. 

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Sum briges too far eh?

“Well, willya lookit that Dog!” yelled Boss.

We was headin’ into Maungie ta get sum stores an’ I was ridin; ona passinger seat ofa ute because Boss hada load of hay ona back he was gonna take up to Feel Daze for some kompetition or somethin’. Sed they was “crash barriers for tha lawnmoa races.”

(I give up. Lawn moas cut grass don;t they, Races? Sheesh.)

Anyway, the Boss was on about sumthin’ so I gave me eye through tha

winscreen an’ there was a hole lotta blokes, an’ those funny red hats ona roadway, and signs sayin’ 30. Boss slowed down a ute so I figgered that sign meant not to go fast.

Then we was rounda cupla korners an the men were fixin’ up tha road. We hada stop fer a while, ana Boss leaned outa window and spoke to a bloke wiv a sign wot sed stop.

“Wot’s bluddy goin’ on,” seda Boss.

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The bloke wiva stop sign sed he didint no, he just worked there, So Boss told me wot he was on about. “See Dog, this isa Matkohey Briges, on this windy bit of road, an; it was built a hundrid years ago, an’ the briges are still made fer horse an’ karts going one way ata time. So lookit that Fonterrer tanka in front. Like havin’ ta get thru the eye ofa needle!”

Sheesh, but Boss gets konfusin’. Wots this gotta do with Sharlene’s sewing?

I seen his gerlfrend darning his gumboot socks ona farm, but now he’s mixin’ socks wiv Fonterror tankers?

Boss saw eye was preplixed, an he sed:”Dog, these two briges shooda been replaced wiv proper two lane briges long ago. Peeple have accidents cos they long past their use by date. So wot happins evry few munths. Blimmin’ road werks ta patch up the patches on tha patchups from last year.

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Third time I bin doin’ this ina past yeer.”

Then the bloke turned his sign aroun’ an it sed Go. So Boss sed “See ya mate,” an’ we follered tha Fonterrer tanker over a litle woodin bridge. I rekind then I figgered wot Boss was on about.

Last time we wen’ to Horkes Bay, we went ona motoway to Orklind, an’ thru a tunnel an stuff. This mus’ be what Sharlene calls tha blimmin backblocks eh?

Boss musta red my mind as usual.

“Yer rite Dog. We ina third werld here.

Just an hour or so from Orklind, an’ we stepped back a hundrid yeers.

But neva mind, we can’t afford a decint road it seems, but we kin send sum troops to Iraq to train them Iraqs to fite.

But like Sharlene sez — if them Yanks kin waste 30 billion dollas trainin’ Iraqs, why don’t Mr Ki and the govmint spend sum more?

We was drivin’ in to Maungi by then, an’ I spotted Ken’s butcha shop. I sorta lost intrist in Boss’s story eh?

I koold smell sum brisket in tha air.

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NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS Powering ahead for Field Days  by Andy Bryenton

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“This has certainly been an interesting year to be in the agricultural industry in Northland,” says Power Farming branch manager Jonathan Cashmore. “In the middle of our second consecutive drought in the region, Power Farming completed both the purchase of Northland Machinery and the merger with Whangarei branch, formerly Ag and Earth. In the process, we’ve brought together many, many years of practical experience from East and West, backing it up with the support of the nationwide Power Farming group.”

Such a partnership is a valuable asset for farmers all across the north. Not only has the support network grown, with more expertise from a wider group of specialists, so too has the range of internationally sourced machinery and tractors available. The award-winning Deutz Fahr range is just one example.

Jonathan is certain that, with ten service technicians and fourteen support staff on deck, Power Farming are well situated to assist local farmers into a profitable 2015.

“We’re in a good position to do some very competitive deals with low finance rates,” he says, adding his thanks for the support of Power Farming’s customer base, and an invitation to visit them on site this week. 

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Regional Council pork pies Experienced advice available  by Ann Morgan

A variety of wild food treats have been successful in recent years as part of the Northland Regional Council field days attraction.

This year, wild pork mini pies will be the tasty treat designed to entice visitors to the NRC marquee at the upcoming Northland Field Days in Dargaville.

Thirty-five kilogrammes of wild pork meat has been sourced locally from an approved butcher and will be baked into mini pies by Whangarei’s Regency Pies.

“Previous wild food treats have included possum burgers, pies and pate, goat meat pies, wild rabbit sausages and even wasp larvae ice cream.” says council chairman Bill Shepherd.

The pies are a light-hearted way to attract visitors to the council marquee to view displays and interact with the staff about the more serious side of the regional council’s work.

The pies will be served over the three days of the field days from the

council's usual location — site 251 in the newly-renamed 'Fonterra Farm Source Road' — previously 'RD1 Road'.

“This year the marquee will have twin projects on display, they are ‘‘Working Together’ and ‘Taking Action’ themes,” says councillor Shepherd.

“We will have activities for visitors to participate in and learn how to take action on a wide range of topics, including pest plants and animals, land and lake management as well as kauri dieback disease.”

He says in a first for council, it also planned to sell a range of traps for pests including possums, rats and mustelids.

A photo booth to reinforce people's commitment to action will also feature, as would screenings of a new council-produced video on Northland's internationally significant dune lakes. 

The team at Yovich Hayward Pevats Johnston chartered accountants is looking forward to catching up with clients and meeting new ones at the Northland Field Days.

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YHPJ Ltd and Yovich and Co Wealth Management have been helping Northlanders since 1968.

With seven directors, the company has a range of different skills to ensure individual customer needs are met. The team hopes to advocate what they have to offer for field days visitors.

“Our site theme is ‘working with our clients’ so we will have one of our clients logging trucks on display,” says business manager, Pam Greenfield.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to talk with experienced accountants

and financial advisors and gather information. There will be the chance to go in the draw to win a coffee machine, a colouring in competition for the children and lots of give-aways.

“We have a real passion for our clients and look forward to interacting with many different businesses during the field days,” she says.

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Avoiding being neighbours at war

Hydrotherapy relief for arthritis sufferers

One of the most common disputes between neighbours is the fence-line running between the adjoining properties. Generally speaking, the law relating to fences is contained in the Fencing Act 1978.

Physiotherapist Amy Griffiths has started a hydrotherapy class in Te Hana for arthritis sufferers.

To avoid any dispute years later, it is important when purchasing a property to check the physical boundaries and to establish the boundary pegs, if at all possible. In the event of a dispute, a surveyor can always establish where the boundary line runs and, if necessary, can replace survey pegs which may have been moved or missing for whatever the reason.

Unless there is an agreement with your neighbour, fences must be on the boundary line, though there is provision for give and take where the true boundary is not a easy line, or simply physically difficult to follow. The cost of building or repairing a fence is borne equally between adjoining owners, unless one owner damages it, in which case the cost of repairs will fall on that owner.

You must give notice to your neighbour of any repairs to an adjoining fencing.

What if my neighbour doesn’t want a new fence at all? They can object to part or all of your proposal within 21 days if they believe the existing fence is adequate, or think your proposal is excessive. They can also object to being asked to pay if they don’t own the property. Also, your neighbour only has to contribute to a fence which is an ‘adequate’ fence. That is, one that is ‘reasonably satisfactory’ for the purpose it is intended to serve. So a

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If the correct procedure is not followed the occupier of any adjoining land will not be liable to contribute to the cost of the fence. We know the full details of the Fencing Act and can advise you of your rights and obligations. If you are having any difficulty or would like further advice regarding the procedure to serve a notice on your neighbour for constructing or repairing a fence, please contact us.

In the event of a dispute, the court can deal with all fencing disputes, such as its type and cost, but it is better, and more economical, to reach an agreement if you can. Most importantly, discuss your plans with your neighbour before you start putting in the fence-posts, and try to keep the proposal reasonable as they are entitled to object if they disagree about what is appropriate.

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The classes are open to anyone with an arthritic condition such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia.

“This is a great opportunity for people to access a local programme,” says Amy. “There has been a class in Whangarei for some time but that can be too far for someone with arthritic aches and pains to travel comfortably.”

Scientific studies have shown that exercise in water can improve strength and general fitness in people with arthritis.

“The warmth and buoyancy of the water makes exercising easier and exercising in a small group, with people who have a similar condition, provides peer support and also means that I can tailor the exercises to suit each individual.”

The Arthritis New Zealand classes start on Wednesday, February 11, and will be held at Karen Woolley’s Te Hana pool from 11am–12 midday.

“This is a great facility and I’m really grateful to Karen and her family

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for allowing the community to access it. The pool is lovely and warm and has good access with steps and a rail into the water. There is even a hoist for those unable to use the steps.”

To register, call Sue at Arthritis New Zealand on 0800 663 463 or call Amy for more information on 021 207 2729. 

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Creating Eutopia  by Ayla Miller

Through everything, the new owners of Eutopia Cafe Marijke Valkenburg and Robert ter Veer have stood firm, refusing to let various unexpected setbacks dampen their vision.

The couple bought Kaiwaka’s iconic cafe in April, with the idea to renovate and rejuvenate the unusual building.

Marijke and Rob saw that the cafe had a lot of potential and decided something had to be done about it.

“We will do the work in stages. Progress is slower than expected due to the labour intensive nature of the work, bad weather over winter and other commitments.

“It will continue as a cafe, we would like to make it something Kaiwaka can be proud of again,” says Marijke.

“We want to incorporate  Renovations at Eutopia Cafe are coming along slowly but surely thanks to dedicated new owners Marijke Valkenburg our own style. Our plans and Robert ter Veer include making a sculpture gallery for local artists and a tower that incorporating aspects of NZ flora and fauna. “We aim to move away from any can be used for events.”

The couple have experience with new age image to make it accessible unusual buildings, having built their to everyone. own home which also incorporates such “It is art for art’s sake. I believe art should be something you can walk on, creative details.

“We are interested in organic and eat off, look through and generally live sculptural architecture. We do nearly in, not just something hanging on a all the work ourselves. We enjoy a wall,” she says.

Future plans include using solar panels challenge, often finding ourselves on and an electric car charging station. yet another learning curve.”

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When the fun of the Field Days ends, the possibilities for entertainment and dining are endless here in the Kaipara region.

Whether you’ve travelled far to take in the sights and sounds of Northland’s biggest outdoor event, or if you are staying in Dargaville itself, there are a wealth of flavours to try.

Make sure you try a variation on the local specialty while you’re here. Kumara based dishes range from crispy wedges with sour cream all the way through to a unique twist on a traditional Thai sweet pudding. We’re also famous for the quality of our delicious seafood, fresh from the bounteous harbour. Award

winning Angus steaks are another succulent Kaipara favourite — get your favourite cuts to BBQ later or enjoy a steak at one of our local eateries.

Music is another Field Days celebration drawcard, with all styles represented across venues from Baylys Beach to Aratapu and beyond. If you like classic rock, reggae and dub, country music or jazz you will be well pleased with the talent on offer.

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Phone: (09) 439 6518 ~ Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: christeytu@hotmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

DELIVERIES BY APPOINTMENT

PH: 09 439 4769

LIFESTYLER SERVICE DIRECTORY

Kaipara

Phone to advertise 09 439 6933 Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 3 March 2015 edition is 10am, Monday 2 March 2015.

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

For Sale

Property Wanted

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

USED OVERALLS FOR SALE

FIRST DAIRY Farm or possible conversion. Consider anything under 1.5m. Phone 439 8989

RAWLEIGH’S PRODUCTS delivered to your home.

Phone Pat Riley 09 423 8851.

GREENWAYS SUMMER FIREWOOD CLEARANCE

From $5

Ideal for Farm and Kumara Work

Stacking service available at $15 per metre.

Free delivery in Dargaville ONLY (tip off).

16 Edward Street ph 439 8133

Property Maintenance

Got2Go Got2Go Plants

Dargaville Bobcat Services

BAYLYS BEACH, cute and cosy 1 bedroom studio, $170 per week. Pets welcome, no smoking.

References required. 2 min walk from beach. Phone 021 125 6954.

Animal Accommodation

Sale Ends 31st March 2015

Ti Tree $120 Per Cubic Metre Hot Mix $90 Per Cubic Metre Gum $90 Per Cubic Metre Mac $90 Per Cubic Metre Wattle $90 Per Cubic Metre Bagged firewood $15 Ti Tree Nuggets $9 Per Bag Kindling $18 Per Bag $7 Per Carton

To Let

Nurseries & Plants

106 Victoria Street, Dargaville • 09 439 7139

Business DEBT RECOVERY — 30 years’ experience in Credit Management at your side, if you have overdue debts. Can also assist with retention of Profit. Contact Paul on 021 758 354 or email paulk@IRG.org.nz.

Counselling CILLA KAISER MNZAC REG. NURSE — Counselling in Mangawhai. Specialising in relationships, grief, depression, trauma, ill health, redundancy.

Phone 09 432 3216 or 021 244 7094. Email: cillak@onyxx.co.nz or visit www.talkingworks.co.nz

MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome.

Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.

Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed.

Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.

Nurseries & Plants NEW LOCATION Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd will be selling native plants from I-Deal Demo in Gladstone St Dargaville on Fridays and Saturdays from the 6th of March onwards. Or you can still visit the nursery on Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Please phone to make an appointment first. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223, email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or go to www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

FIELD DAY SPECIALS $1 – $6 5000 Shrubs, Trees etc READY NOW!

9–4pm Wednesday to Monday

55 West Coast Rd Te Kopuru

09 439 5556

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

Car Parts For Sale 1996 1.8L Nissan Presea $800. Damage to front L&R panels, bonnet & 2 RHS doors. All else good strong motor & gearbox. Call John for more info on 027 525 8189.

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 3 March 2015 edition is 10am, Monday 2 March 2015.

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

Work Wanted

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.

BUILDER — FENCES, decks, alterations & additions, retaining walls, maintenance etc. Jobs big and small.

Phone 09 431 3101 or 021 0257 6521.

ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628.

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.

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.

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

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. KAIPARA LIFESTYLE Block owners, need your septic tank cleaned? Ph Magic Property Services 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. SEPTIC TANK cleaning. For all your tank cleaning requirements phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

09 439 1505 027 614 6309

Homekills

Septic Tank Services CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service.

Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Phone Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. CODE COMPLIANT.

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com

Dargaville High School We are seeking a teacher to support staff and students in our learning support centre. This position is to release the SENCO and would suit a primary trained teacher who is experienced in teaching junior literacy, numeracy and assessment.

The successful applicant will have: • A cheerful disposition an ability to build a positive relationship with the students and staff.

• Help to assist the SENCO in the implementation of programmes.

• Support the goals, objectives and policies of the school.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Cultural awareness.

• A real passion for working with young people.

• Experience working with programmes such as Quick 60 This position is for 10 hours for the first term.

Please send C.V and covering letter to Dargaville High School, Plunket Street, Dargaville or email to: office@darghigh.school.nz Closing Date: 3 March 2015

Find

TANGOWAHINE SCHOOL requires a Teacher Aide 3.5 Hours per day. 4 Days per week. Please send a cover letter and C.V with 2 referees, stating experience and qualifications to office@tws.school.nz or Phone 09 439 7032 for more details.

Dargaville High School We are seeking a dedicated and experienced teacher aide to provice learning support at Dargaville High School for 15 hours a week, to commence immediatley.

The successful applicant will have: • A cheerful disposition an ability to build a positive relationship with the student, staff and family.

• Help to assist teachers in the implementation of programmes.

• Support the goals, objectives and policies of the school.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Cultural awareness • A real passion for working with young people • Experience working with vision impaired students and a knowledge of Braille.

The successful applicant will have: • A cheerful disposition an ability to build a positive relationship with the student, staff and family.

• Help to assist teachers in the implementation of programmes.

• Support the goals, objectives and policies of the school.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Cultural awareness.

• A real passion for working with young people.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

DONNELLYS CROSSING Picnic/Sports Day - “90 years on”. Saturday 7th March - 10.30. SCARECROW making time. “Fresh Fruit” cake baking time. Polishing up your 3-legged race timing ready for our big day TE KOPURU Market & car boot sale this Sunday 9am-12pm. Phone 439 1852. Plenty of tables await.

Bereavement Support Group Monday 2 March 2015 In the Nurses Lounge at Community Health Dargaville Hospital – 10.30 am - 12.30pm “Remembering” Josie Scott will be facilitating.

Please bring a photo to share.

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New Participants Welcome

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Enquiries Phone Jayne: 09 439 3330 ext 6716

Situations Vacant

We are seeking a teacher aide to support a student at Dargaville High School with special needs (vision impaired). This position is for 19 hours per week, with the possibility of more, to commence immediately.

Please send C.V and covering letter to Dargaville High School, Plunket Street, Dargaville or email to: office@darghigh.school.nz Closing date: 3 March 2015

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 Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.

Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Situations Vacant

Dargaville High School

Situations Vacant

Public Notices

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be temporarily closed on the day and at the times below for the purpose of holding a rally sprint.

Sunday 1 March 2015 – 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (earlier if finished before) Arcadia Road Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from Customer Service Centre, Dargaville or Mangawhai.

MAORI FORESTRY IN TAITOKERAU PANUI NAU MAI, HAERE MAI We invite all Maori Landowners, Trusts, Incorporations and other interests to attend the next Taitokerau Maori Forestry Hui. This hui follows the previous wananga held in Moerewa on October 3, 2014.

KAUPAPA • To present the completed Taitokerau Maori Forestry Strategy • To report on the Maori Landowner’s database • The formation of a Taitokerau Maori Forestry Collective • Outline next steps to further enhance the place of Maori in the Taitokerau Forestry Industry.

DATE: Friday 6 March, 2015 TIME: 10.00am – 3.00pm Morning tea available from 9:30am

Venue: Moerewa Christian Fellowship Te Punawai Centre, 52-54 Main Road, Moerewa For catering and health and safety reasons please contact Hohipere Williams to RSVP on hohipere. taitokerauforestry@gmail.com or 021 046 7094 by 4 March 2015

Please send C.V and covering letter to Dargaville High School, Plunket Street, Dargaville or email to: office@darghigh.school.nz Closing date: 3 March 2015

Public Notices

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Dargaville High School

Dargaville High School

We are seeking a teacher aide to support a student at Dargaville High School with special needs (cognitive delays). This position is for 15 hours per week, with the possibility of more, to commence immediately.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced teacher aide to provide learning support at Dargaville High School for 25 hours a week, to commence immediately. This position will be for the duration of term 1.

The successful applicant will have: • A cheerful disposition an ability to build a positive relationship with the student, staff and family.

• Help to assist teachers in the implementation of programmes.

• Support the goals, objectives and policies of the school.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Cultural awareness • A real passion for working with young people • Experience working with a student working at Level 1 of the curriculum

The successful applicant will have: • A cheerful disposition an ability to build a positive relationship with the student, staff and family.

• Help to assist teachers in the implementation of programmes.

• Support the goals, objectives and policies of the school.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Cultural awareness • A real passion for working with young people.

• Proven skills in behaviour management.

• The ability to diffuse situations calmly when necessary.

Please send C.V and covering letter to Dargaville High School, Plunket Street, Dargaville or email to: office@darghigh.school.nz Closing date: 3 March 2015

Please send C.V and covering letter to Dargaville High School, Plunket Street, Dargaville or email to: office@darghigh.school.nz Closing date: 3 March 2015

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February 24 - 2015 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Roper & Jones Roper & Jones

12 CHARLOTTE STREET

$385,000 44 COBHAM AVE

$255,000 395 REHIA ROAD, RUAWAI

We put you first $345,000 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, ARANGA

$150,000

EXCELLENT LOCATION, BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED

RELUCTANTLY RELOCATING...

SITTING PRETTY ON 11 ACRES

QUIET LIFESTYLE BLOCK

• 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms • Spacious living, excellent kitchen • Private north facing deck • 2024sqm in 2 titles Must be viewed to be appreciated.

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3395

Time to sell. Family sized 3 bedroom home located in a quiet cul-de-sac with good neighbours. All very original and will shine with a new renovation. Comfortable with original features, internal access & free standing single garage, private patio for morning sun and retired shade houses

Well-presented 3 bedroom home features modern kitchen, separate lounge, polished floorboards with timber detailing throughout & 2 toilets. Also has a large shed, 3 water tanks, is on 11 acres with a small set of yards and loading ramp plus has a great rural outlook including Tokatoka & Maungaraho Rock.

A 9x6 metre consented garage nestled on 4.0110ha.

Spring fed dam.

The perfect spot to get away from it all with room for a couple of freezer beasts.

Handy to Manganui Bluff.

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 WEB ID Rjs3429

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS3443

SELMA PETERS 021 828 402 WEB ID RJRU3446

30 KAURI STREET

$179,000 93 PARORE STREET

WHY NOT START HERE?

$269,000 MAGNOLIA RD, TANGOWAHINE

$470,000 JACKSON RD, MAUNGATAPERE

$150,000

• 3 bedrooms • Wet area bathroom • Open plan kitchen/dining • Single garage • Separate lounge • 1062 sqm section This home is located handy to schools, excellent first home for the young family. Currently tenanted at $200 per week.

STARTER FAMILY HOME

YOU WILL BE SURPRISED

SORT AFTER MAUNGATAPERE

Located in a quiet cul de sac this 1960’s weatherboard home is now selling. Decor and floor plan very much in keeping with the era of this home. Bi folding aluminum doors open wide for the morning sun and breakfast on the deck.

1910´s villa features 2 bedrooms, 2 spacious separate lounges, a modern kitchen plus the old shearing living quarters with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. This property on approx.

10 acres and has a huge 18m x 12m shed with mezzanine floor & amazing rural outlook, great for home business

The land is currently leased for grazing, some native bush, good road access and water supply.

Situated 2.7km from Maungatapere School (Year 1/8).

Yards and loading ramp are new.

4.182 hectares, approx 10.3 acres.

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3440

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3393

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS3444

SELMA PETERS 021 828 402 WEB ID Rjru3338

196 POUTO RD

$315,000 2236 POUTO RD

FAMILY PAD..........

$278,000 COLVILLE ROAD

$650,000 STATE HIGHWAY 12 PAPAROA

$265,000

• 3 bedroom home • Spacious open plan living • Modern Kitchen • North facing deck off • 2 Car garaging & workshop lounge Nestled on 6017 sqm ( 1.5 acres) this is a great opportunity for your family to secure a lifestyle property at a great price.

SWEEPING NORTHERN WAIROA RIVER VIEWS..

QUALITY AND STYLE

STAND OR DIVIDE

Wow what a view....changes daily. Two levels of living and room for all the family and then some. Four bedrooms, family kitchen, sunny and airy living area with stunning views. Lower level has a well appointed flat for the extended family.

Comes with its own leased wharf.

Spacious cedar & brick 4 double bedroom quality home features open plan living, family/rumpus room and 2 bathrooms. This property is on 7 acres in a private location close to town with a great rural outlook, landscaped gardens plus a swimming pool & 3 car garaging.

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3431

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3431

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS2077

Gorgeous lifestyle block, very large near new implement shed, ponds, mature trees for shelter for stock, good races and fencing.

Plan available to subdivide into 2 or take advantage of this north facing block as it is. Handy to Paparoa, Pahi and Maungaturoto.

JILL WILSON 021 505 712 WEB ID RJRU3414

18 KAURI STREET

$399,000 7 SEAVIEW RD

CHARMING HAVEN

• 5 bedrooms • 1.5 Bathrooms & 2 WC • Large modern kitchen • 2 x Single Garage • Spacious separate lounge • 2 carports • Elevated east facing deck Spacious home nestled on 2136 sqm established grounds.

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3424

2358 PAPAROA-OAKLEIGH RD

$469,000 6824 SH 12 TURIWIRI

$325,000 FUNKY FISH BAYLYS BEACH

CATCH SUNSETS, FISH OR WAVES..

HOW CONVENIENT...

BEAT THE BANK

The pleasure of privacy & only minutes from the beach & golf course. Unique designed home with vaulted ceilings, 2 levels of modern living with sea views from the upper level. Spacious living for all the family with indoor and outdoor flow. Enough garaging for the cars and boat.

This home features 3 double bedrooms, open plan kitchen & dining, large separate lounge, plenty of deck space to sit back & relax plus 2 car garaging, a workshop & 2 bay carport. This great lifestyle block on 4 acres (approx.) runs a few sheep and is only 5 minutes from town. Don´t wait any longer, call today.

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 WEB ID Rjs3442

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS3373

Reluctant forced sale, vendor must sell. Take advantage of this great opportunity to grab a bargain. Iconic cafe, restaurant.

Seats 40, on licence, S.A.V, outdoor area, good kitchen, perfect for owner operator. 1 bedroom accomodation AUCTION 110 Victoria St, Dargaville 1.00pm 20th March 2015 (Unless Sold Prior) JOHN POWELL 021 439 555 JILL WILSON 021 505 712

$220,000 246 PAHI RD, PAPAROA

$455,000 + gst 2611 PAPAROA OAKLEIGH RD

$125,000 4/603 TINOPAI RD

$245,000 + GST (if any)

CHARACTER IN THE COUNTRY

WATERFRONT PAHI PENINSULA 2 TITLES

BUSH LOVERS HAVEN

AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLE BLOCK

1990´s board and batten home with decks on easy care site.

Separate triple bay concrete floor garage with extra space for workshop and storage. Has a friendly homely feel. Large attic room upstairs with raised ceiling. 4-claw bath and sep shower.

10 mins drive to Paparoa, 40 mins to Whangarei.

MRE1671

Total approx 22.9 ha (56 acres), gentle rolling contour, excellent fencing, dams, limestone quarry, native bush, stunning harbour views from potential building sites. Power to woolshed with leanto bays, water tank. Waterfront land of this size is hard to find with tarseal access to front gate!

Call Rhoda now MRU1581 RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

4.8ha´s mostly in QE11 open space covenanted bush. Room to build, resite your home or camp. A variety of beautiful native bush to lose yourself in including Totara, T-Tree and Ponga.

Under 10 min drive to Paparoa and approx. 45 mins to Whangarei. A great weekend escape.

Bareland approx 63 acres Matakohe area. Approximately 40 acres of mature bush, rest in good grass, property has a dam, some nice limestone rocks, and distant sea views. $245,000 plus GST (if any)

SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE1664

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU1438

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

1133 WHAKAPIRAU RD

$325,000 440 BICKERSTAFFE ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$459,000 PAPAROA OAKLEIGH RD

$100,000 66 PURIRI GLADE, MAUNGATUROTO $159,000

WATER VIEWS AT WHAKAPIRAU - WOW!

QUALITY LIFESTYLE CLOSE TO TOWN

AWESOME OUTLOOK

LIFESTYLE LEISURE

Fabulous 2032 m2 north-facing site with stunning water views overlooking the boats. 1980´s 3 bedroom house on two levels. Outbuildings include two garden sheds, glasshouse and single garage. Short walk to the wharf and beach around the corner. Recreational park over the road. All day sun.

Call Rhoda to view!

MRE1667 RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

You will be impressed with this quality home, set in park like grounds, 5782m2. Large high stud shed, plenty of parking.

Picturesque country views to admire from a choice of decks.

Guest room has its own ensuite. Established vege garden and fruit trees. Peaceful, sheltered and sunny spot.

Call Rhoda to view!

MRE1659 RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

Secluded 2948m2 section to build new, or resite your dream home. Awesome rural views. Flattened area for house, driveway formed and landscaping started. Under 5 mins drive to Paparoa Village. Approx 10 min drive to Pahi Beach with its all tide wharf and boat launching facilities to head out on the Kaipara for the bountiful kaimoana.

SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE1650

This is a wonderful lifestyle block for the beginner life styler or the down sizing retirees. It boast a small stream and waterfall with a raised building platform that looks down the valley to Maungaturoto. If shelter and privacy is what you want this block has it, as well as a caravan ready for you to use!

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

www.roperandjones.co.nz

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE1668

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008