Kaipara Lifestyler, February 3 2015

February 3 2015

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Arts take a step forward  by Paul Campbell

Kaipara’s reputation as a haven for the arts has been increasing exponentially, and in the latest step, a new gallery has opened in Paparoa village.

Minister on a mission The Associate Minister for Local Government, Louise Upston, will visit Kaipara this week as part of a factfinding mission …

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More energy, increased confidence and a new outlook are just some of the factors keeping Jeannette Straiton focussed on her goal …

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 Left to right: Paparoa’s art gallery committee members, Jane Baird, Helen Budd, Kathy Reynolds, Stu Robertson,and Jillaine Murray

After months in the making, the White Rock Gallery will officially open next weekend, in time to offer visitors to the North Kaipara A and P Show, something extra, alongside the arts and crafts at the show itself, in what will be a permanent display case.

The three-space exhibition area presents an interesting, varied and eclectic collection of creative work from Kaipara artists and craftworkers and is housed in the same building as the Paparoa Community Library.

“It shares the same amazing vintage axminster carpet as the library and the

quirky décor, coupled with professionally styled display give this space a character all its own,” says committee member and local artist, Helen Budd.

“The wide range of work for sale includes oil paintings, acrylics, water colours and textile art as well as sculpture and jewellery and is sure to appeal to visitors passing through as well as local people and the gallery will add another reason for people to stop over in Paparoa.”

Local residents Janice Booth and Stu Robertson initiated the project, and support soon flowed in from some 30 Kaipara-based artists who have all

contributed to setting up the gallery ‘on a shoestring’.

“Detailed decoration and lighting provide a professional area for display, and it’s the product of many hours of work and support from the Progressive Paparoa organisation, a newlyformed Friends of the Gallery group, and individuals. ”Beyond that it will rely wholly on its membership for staffing and operation.

White Rock Gallery will be open seven days from 10am–4pm, and displays will be regularly refreshed with new work.

“New members are definitely welcome. Call in and see us.” 

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Fun in the sun

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Love is Strange

After nearly four decades together, Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina) finally tie the knot in an idyllic wedding ceremony in lower Manhattan. But when George loses his job soon after, the couple must sell their apartment and victims of the relentless New York City real estate market - temporarily live apart until they can find an affordable new home. While George moves in with two cops (Cheyenne Jackson and Manny Perez) who live down stairs, Ben lands in Brooklyn with his nephew (Darren Burrows), his wife (Marisa Tomei), and their temperamental teenage son (Charlie Tahan), with whom Ben shares a bunk bed. While struggling with the pain of separation, Ben and George are further challenged by the intergenerational tensions and capricious family dynamics of their new living arrangements.

American Sniper

Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who wanted to become a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs in order to become a sniper.

After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq.

Kyle’s struggle isn’t with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids.

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Horrible Bosses 2 Fed up with answering to higher-ups, Nick, Dale and Kurt decide to become their own bosses by launching their own business. But a slick investor soon pulls the rug out from under them. Outplayed and desperate, and with no legal recourse, the three would-be entrepreneurs hatch a misguided plan to kidnap the investor’s adult son and ransom him to regain control of their company.

The Imitation Game Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain’s topsecret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.

 The Maungaturoto third annual Teddy Bears Picnic will be held on Saturday, February 14 at 9.30am–12.30pm at the Maungaturoto Primary School field. “We have a colouring competition which can be picked up from Tony’s Post Shop in Maungaturoto with prizes to be given out on the day,” says organiser Leanne Mooney “There will be a bouncy castle, horse rides, face painting, scavenger hunt, a bubble machine and we will also have an adopt a teddy station. The focus is mainly for under five-year-olds, however it is a great event for the whole family to enjoy with activities for all ages.”

Connecting with the Kaipara

Penguins of Madagascar The wide-cracking wiseguys from the Madagascar trilogy get their own time in the spotlight, as we learn how a quartet of resourceful birds went from Antarctica to the big time.

Into the Woods A much anticipated, magical adventure adapted from a best-selling Broadway musical.

The Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales are woven into a tapestry of images and songs with the able assistance of an all star cast, including Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp.

Mr Turner A historic, anarchic and candid look at artist Joseph Turner - a living national treasure of Britain in the 1800s, a visionary but also a scoundrel to the core - a scandaliser of the aristocracy but a friend to royalty.

 Ruawai Lions Club recently hosted four students from Methven. They enjoyed fishing on the harbour, a sightseeing flight, visits to Kai Iwi Lakes and the Kauri Museum, a BBQ at Pahi and four wheel driving at Mahuta Gap. The latter was a highlight for the group, thanks to the Kauri Coast Four Wheel Drive Club. The exchange programme has been going for over 30 years. Four Ruawai students are hosted by Methven Lions Club at the end of term 3.

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Parliamentary visitor

Looking for a lifesaver

 by Paul Campbell

An alert has gone out on the huge expanse of the Kaipara Harbour for a lifesaving rescue ring, missing from its station on the Tinopai wharf.

The Associate Minister for Local Government, Louise Upston, will visit Kaipara this week as part of a fact-finding mission on political transition in Northland.

 Coastguard volunteers Allan Crabb (left) and Bobby Smith at the rescue ring installation

 Hon Louise Upston, Associate Minister of Local Government visiting Dargaville this week

She has arranged several meetings with business and farming leaders in Dargaville and in Whangarei.

“In her new role as Associate Minister of Local Government, Ms Upston will be visiting Kaipara to meet with people on the ground and to get a feeling for the community,” said media spokesperson, Libby O’Brien. “Discussions will be around Kaipara governance and the minister is interested in hearing people’s views.”

Her office said earlier that the minister has delegated responsibility for issues relating to Kaipara governance and is currently considering options for

the transition to full local democracy.

She has received a large number of submissions from affected parties but wishes to obtain the views of a wider cross section of Kaipara individuals who have not had the opportunity to comment so far.

Her meetings will feature keeping the ‘local’ in local government, ensuring that Kaipara District is successful in the long term and to be assured that the same issues do not arise again and that the future for Kaipara is strong and stable, as ratepayers would expect.

Ms Upston will be in town on Wednesday February 4. 

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“It is extremely disappointing that anyone could be irresponsible enough to interfere with a life-saving device,” said North Kaipara Volunteer Coastguard member, Allan Crabb, who helped install the ring only a few weeks ago.

The device was donated by Matakohe resident Jim Duffy, after attempts to have rescue rings stationed at Kaipara wharves failed to get district council support.

“There have been so many incidents on the water that I just couldn’t just sit back and do nothing,” he said at the time.

Mr Crabb said that he suspected ‘the foolish people responsible’ were

probably children who tossed it from the wharf. “I can only hope an older person would not be stupid enough to deliberately endanger someone else’s life by removing a rescue ring.

“As it is however, we want people on beaches and out fishing on the water to look out for the ring. It could have drifted anywhere on the harbour, even through the heads to west coast beaches. It is clearly marked ‘Tinopai’, and it also has my name and telephone number on it, so anyone finding it can easily get in touch.”

Alternatively, the ring can be handed in at the Kaipara Lifestyler offices in River Road, Dargaville ‘no questions asked’. 

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Creative river race  by Joanne Speechly

The time is nigh to get creative and get crafting for the 2015 Northern Wairoa Boating Club annual Raft Race.

 Jubilation at the finish line for these 2013 raft race competitors

Participant will battle for the Edgar Bradley Memorial Trophy on Saturday, February 21, and it’s all in the name of fun.

The recently revived raft race has a long history in Dargaville and has attracted an average of six entrants over the last three years but boating club treasurer Roxanne Kelly says it would be great to see more.

There are a few rules and regulations but in terms of construction, there is only one stipulation — the raft must float.

Recent innovative designs have included an upturned barbecue and floating picnic table. The race starts at 1pm at Hansen’s Ramp, Notorious East

Road and finishes at the boating club.

Pre-registrations can be received at the boating club or people can register from 12pm on the day of the race at Hansen’s Ramp. An event briefing will take place at 12.45pm.

Club commodore Kelly Hansen says he expects the 6km race to take between 1½ to 2 hours to complete.

It will be followed by prizegiving at the clubrooms.

There will be prizes for first, second and most creative raft and also spot prizes.

Event enquiries to NW Boating Club: 09 439 8098, nwboatingclub@gmail. com or Kelly: 021 122 8136. 

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Local polocrosse Redhill cemetery players in Northland team restoration update  by Ayla Miller

 by Ann Morgan

Local players from Pouto and Aranga in the Under 21 Colts Polocrosse team represented Northland at the Putaruru-Tirau Club Carnival held at the Tokoroa Memorial Grounds over Auckland anniversary weekend.

Dargaville resident, Des Subritzky realised the old Redhill cemetery was in much need of repair and he thought the community would like to be involved.

 Northland Kauri’s under 21 colts polocrosse team made up of several local players from Pouto and Aranga

The Northland Kauri’s came away from the carnival with second place for both their B and C grade teams.

The Pouto, Kaikohe, Whangarei and Aranga clubs join up for tournaments and carnivals.

Aranga player, Rachel Pittam says she enjoyed the event. “I got into polocrosse

because my Dad played when he was younger. I was brought up with horses and going to pony club.”

Pouto players, Melissa Oliver, Brodie Ruatara, and Sam Marlow made up the B grade team over the long weekend and played alongside three other team members from Whangarei. 

He was not wrong in his thinking.

“The work done so far on restoring and cleaning the cemetery has been tremendous. The locals have helped so much without hesitation,” says Des. “People have been coming together and volunteering hours of labour and many have donated resources and money towards costs. It has been wonderful to  Des Subritzky with the completed soil box invention see what we can accomplish when built a unique box which protects the we all pull together. grave area.

“The project is ongoing and we “Douglas Logging are coming in to have poured more than 170 metres remove the old pine trees which are of concrete making new berms. Three in danger of falling into the cemetery truck loads of topsoil will be delivered and damaging graves. We are very soon. Once this arrives we can put grateful for this help as the trees are the new soil down which will make a in a difficult place to get to and it is big difference to the appearance of a very big job. This will make a vast difference to the cemetery. We could the grounds.”

Because of concerns about not have accomplished what we have damage to the graves from machinery so far without the community being so Des and his team have designed and pro-active,” says Des. 

Guns go on show The Dargaville Firearms and Militaria Collectors Club is holding its sixth gun show on Saturday, February 7.

The show will be held at Kaipara Community Centre and will offer a wide range of stalls selling products such as firearms, ammunition, accessories, reloading supplies, books and knives. Local shooting clubs including the Dargaville Pistol

Club, the Dargaville Rifle Club and the New Zealand Historic and Antique Arms Association will be involved.

Doors open at 9.30am and the show goes until 3pm. Entry is $2.00 and accompanied children under 12 will be free.

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Dargaville High School Wishes to invite parents/caregivers/whanau of new students to: Meet the Teachers and an Introduction to Dargaville High School on Wednesday 11th February 2015 (5.00pm until 7.00pm) in the School Hall You will have the opportunity to: • Meet your child’s teachers/Year Level Dean • Have a tour around the school • Meet our 2015 Head Boy and Girl • Understand your child’s timetable • Discuss Camp information and equipment needed (Years 9 and 13) • Find out your child’s programme of study in 2015 • Have the opportunity to ask how your child is settling in • Find out the direction of the school and our 2015 annual goals • Discuss homework requirements and find out about additional help with your child’s study.

Refreshments will be available and whanau are most welcome.

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Family fun at the show Network News

Electricity upgrade for Dargaville

 by Ayla Miller

Bring the family to the Arapohue showgrounds on Saturday, February 14, and experience everything that Arapohue show has to offer.

Music in the Gardens fundraiser  by Joanne Speechly

Ruawai Lions Club is gearing up for Music in the Gardens on Sunday, February 8.

A major electricity upgrade project is underway in Dargaville which will improve the reliability of electricity supply to the town.

Preparation work began in November with the major part of the upgrade to start on February 15.

Work, including maintenance on Northpower’s 11,000 volt and 400 volt powerlines, will be completed in late March and while there will be interruptions to power supply from time to time in the CBD and surrounding townships, we plan to keep inconvenience to a minimum.

The physical work begins at the intersection of Jervois St and Grey St and continues along Jervois and into Normanby St, across Beach Road and into Logan St before finishing at the intersection of Logan St and Colville Road.

The work will involve pole changing, cross arm changes the removal an 11kV circuit. A number of streetlamps are also being upgraded. As a result there may be some traffic disruptions.

To reduce outages, we will have up to 35 staff working on the project at peak. However, we are advising business owners and residents of shutdowns. In fact, everyone will receive a shutdown notice advising the shutdown times that will affect them.

Northpower Network General Manager Graham Dawson says if dates for work or shutdowns change, people will be notified of a new date and shutdown time in advance.

“We realise there will be some inconvenience at times but ask that people remain patient,” says Northpower network General Manager Graham Dawson.

“This is really important work for our network. Once complete, the electricity supply in Dargaville will be more reliable and the reconfiguration of the network by re-diverting one of two 11kV circuits which will lessen the visual impact from the lines and ensure less unplanned outages from faults.

 Supreme Champion In-hand Exhibit — Roanoak Snowbird with handler Nicolette Butcher and judge Sara Ball

There will be a range of activities to suit all tastes including sheep racing, farm animals, sideshows, trade sites, indoor exhibits, horses, cattle and shearing.

Show manager Nicky Poyner says she enjoys organising the show.

“It’s nice to walk around on the day and see all the happy faces.”

Highland dancing is back on the programme after an absence of 35 years and will be run by the deBruin family.

The Trade Site Centre is also back up and running again after being damaged by a storm in July last year.

Food will be available from the Arapohue hall and profits will go to support St John.

Entry fee is $7.50 per adult and $2.00 per child 5–15 years, under five-year-olds are free and free parking will be available. Gates open at 9am.

On Sunday, February 15 there will be an in-hand horse section held at the grounds. There will be a variety of talent, ranging from preschoolers to adults.

Entry fees for this section are 20 cents for children and 50 cents for adults unless otherwise specified. 

ARAPOHUE SHOW Arapohue Show Grounds | 3338 Mititai Road, Dargaville Show Day – Saturday 14th Februray 2015 Thursday 12th February – Indoor entries phoned to Lin McDermott 439 7464 by 4:00pm.

Friday 13th February – Indoor entries to Arapohue Hall by 11:30am for judging at 12 noon.

Our Indoor Section has lots of sponsors with great prizes this year.

Saturday 14th February – SHOW DAY: Highland Dancing is back after 35 years!!! Equestrian, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Indoor Section, Trade Sites, Entertainment, Side Shows, Gum boot throwing, Tossing the Sheaf, Sheep Racing, Farmyard Animals, Segway, Rides for children from Big Fun Events in Warkworth and lots more. Refreshments and food will be provided by the St John’s Ambulance from the Arapohue Hall.

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The Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter Service will benefit from this year’s fundraiser, with proceeds going towards an automated lighting system for the new helicopter pad at Ruawai College.

Featuring the R&B Connection and Friends, the afternoon concert is a worthy excuse to lounge in the sun and enjoy some fine tunes.

Food and refreshments will be available, BYO is welcome and for extra comfort, bring a chair or rug.

The fun begins at 4pm at Evan and Brenda Robinson’s place, 143 Dunn Road, Ruawai.

For further information contact Dorothy Simpson 09 439 2557, jdsimpson@slingshot.co.nz. 

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BLACKBOARD CONCERT THURSDAY 5TH FEBRUARY The Commercial B&B,

River Road, Dargaville Starts 7.30 – 9.30pm • $2 entry • $2 raffle • Tea and coffee provided

For outage enquiries phone Northpower Customer Care Manager Kate Deery on (09)-4301-784.

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 “Music in the Gardens is always lots of fun — and many of us ended up dancing”

WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER? Membership is $30.00/family and $15.00/single Membership entitles you to a Northern District Royal Agricultural Society ticket with an entry ticket into all the shows from Franklin in the South to Kaitaia in the North. This is great value for your $30.00

Come along and perform or just listen and enjoy. We have a pianist who will accompany you if necessary.

Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933 for more info.

Promoted and sponsored by the Performing Arts section of the Dargaville Arts Association.

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NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS

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A rural learning curve

A select group of Northland secondary school students will be able to get a hands on experience of the infrastructure, quarrying, forestry and agriculture industries at the Northland Field Days this year, according to Youth Into Industry representatives.

Student from 32 high schools from Kaipara, Whangarei, Lower Far North and Rodney Districts will learn the ins and outs of operating diggers, trucks and construction equipment as part of a drive to increase the awareness of the professional career paths offered within these industries.

Alistair McIntyre, author of the famous children’s book Doug the Digger and founder of the Youth into

Industry initiative, says he wanted to give Northland school leavers a look into potential career options.

“Students are given an opportunity to work alongside industry representatives in a safe, supportive worksite environment to gain knowledge that helps them make informed decisions on their future careers and what they need to do to achieve their personal goals,” he said.

The event will be held on the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club site at the Northland Field Days on Thursday February 26, with Alistair calling it a truly collaborative experience for everyone involved. He floated the idea with the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club at the

end of the 2014 Field Days at a wrapup barbecue, where it was strongly welcomed by all members.

Alistair and the club patron, Bruce Galloway, then approached the Northland Field Days committee about the potential of hosting a careers open continued on page 10 …

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NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS 2015 – MAP & SITE LISTINGS C – CablePrice (NZ) Ltd 263 Carters 135, 137 Carter’s Tyre Service 117 C-Dax Ltd 221 Celestial Wines 894 Certified Builders Association Whangarei 139 Cervus Equipment 037, 039, 092, 094 Chapel Olive Oil Ltd 868 CLAAS Harvest Centre 027, 029, 082, 084 Classic Escapes NZ Limited 922,924 Combi Clamp Ltd 260 Compass Trailers 003,005 Corkill Systems Ltd 247b CorrosionX - SealX 205a Country Dawn Quilting & Patchwork 925 Cover Solutions Ltd 060 Craigs Investment Partners 194 Croplands Equipment Ltd 088 Cross Country Recruitment 650 CRV Ambreed 250a D – D & A Wordsworth Contracting 116 DAE Group Ltd - Impulso NZ 138b Dairy Wall Coatings 160a DairyFlo 246 Dargaville Ford 196, 198, 200 Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre 927 DCT 651 DeLaval 141b DENZ 190b Devan Plastics 209 Diesel Performance Solutions Ltd 152 Digga New Zealand 123 Dinerite Ltd 891 Duzz-All Beeswax 638 E – Earthworm Attachments 015a ECU Chips Ltd 268 Effluent Treatment Systems Ltd 613 Emuology 862 ENJO 864 Environmental Fertilisers BB 145 Environmental Fertilisers Ltd 294 F – Fairbrother Industries ltd 072 Farm Insure / Essential Insurances 602 Farmers of New Zealand 175,177,220 Farmgard Ltd 101, 103 Farmgate Direct 141a Farmlands Co-operative 148, 150 Farmquip Limited 204 Farmsafe 625

Company Site Number Allocated A – A A S NZ Ltd 641 Absolute Concrete Ltd 174 ACE Equipment / Robur Attachments 083 ADM 618 Advance Build 296b Advantage Feeders 281 AFFCO New Zealand Limited 286 Agbrand Products (2014) Ltd 248A Agrifert 156 AgriSea NZ Limited 229 Agrissentials 187 Ag-Tech Industries 259 Allcrane Sales & Service Ltd 025b Alliance Agricultural Tyres 062 Allied Petroleum Ltd 045 Alpaca Suri-Bol 717, 718 Angus Pure Beef Sandwiches 143 ANZ Bank NZ Ltd 233, 235 Aqua Filter 656 AquaRain Ltd 881 ArborCare Tree Maintenance 160b Archway Group 249b Argon Distributors 309 Arnold Franks Ltd 272 ASB Bank Ltd 197 Avoca Lime Company 245 B – B & T Davis Family Trust T/A Stapl-it 653 Ballance Agri-Nutrients 191, 193 Barfoote Construction Ltd 081 Baty Thomas Engineering 284 Bay Irrigation 302b Bee Kind LTD 888 Bell-Booth 238 Bertolini Australasia 147 Bettershedz 264 Beulah Agripharm Ltd 615 BioAg 158a Blades NZ Ltd 269a Blue Wing Honda 275 Briggs & Stratton NZ 187c BRP Australia 085, 087 Bruns storage Solutions 929 Bryant Tractors 1983 Ltd 065, 067, 118, 120 Buckton 100 Bupa Care Services 928, 930

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Fiber Fresh Feeds Ltd 273 First National Roper & Jones 151 Firth Industries 262a FMG 192 Focus Genetics 249a Fonterra 276, 278 Forsyth Barr Investment Advice 607 Forward Farming Consultancy Ltd 250b Four Seasons Gutter Protection 914, 916 Freemasons of New Zealand 899 Fribesco Ltd 701 FW1 Waterless Cleaner 296a G – Gallagher 202 Garhauer Marine N Z 269b Gas & Tyre 125,127 Gasworks and Plumbing Ltd 303 GEA Farm Technologies NZ 241 Genie in a Jar 703 Gilmore Brown Ltd 608, 609 Giltrap Engineering Ltd 142 Glenbrook Machinery Ltd 068 Go Karts Direct 311b Godfrey’s Chainsaws & Mowers 231 Good Life Soap 893 goodGround Real Estate Ltd 134b Green Party of Aotearoa 313b Green Trading 882 GreenWood 279 Gudgeon Pro 620 Gunson McLean Ltd 190a H – Hansen Products 224 Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau 917,919 Heavenly Fudge and Sweet & Sour Liquorice 892 Herd Homes Ltd 655 Hi IQ Liquor Merchants 907 Holman Enterprises Limited 13a Homekill Services Ltd 617 Homeopathic Farm Support Ltd 624 Hopkins Farming Group Ltd T/A Strautmann Hopkins 070 HorseTackNZ & TuffRock NZ 348a HPL Distribution Ltd 017a HRV Northland 885, 887 Hubands Heat Pumps and Solar 075a Hunting & Fishing Dargaville 244 Husqvarna New Zealand Ltd 078 HW Industries 007 Hynds Pipe Systems 162 I – IC Motor Group 183,185,226,228 Ideal Buildings 909 Inghams Feed & Nutrition 270 Installer Services - NetSpeed 364a Iplex Pipelines 149 Irri-Max Ltd 306 Irripod Flexible Irrigation 181 ISL Animal Health 158b Isuzu Utes New Zealand 352, 354 J – JB Attachments Ltd 017b Jehovah Witness Display Stand 719 Just Horse N Around 307 K – K.D. Spreaders 351 Kadu Designs 708 Kamo Mowers & Chainsaws 155a Kawasaki Motorcycle Distributors 271 Keenan New Zealand 063 Kidztime 740 King’s College 311a Kiwiland New Zealand Ltd 299a Kleantech Imports NZ Ltd 304a KSN Products 299b Kymco Northland 356 L – L J Hooker Whangarei 073 Land Equipment Ltd 126 Landmark Homes Northland 304b Lawrence Agriculture Ltd 021 LeafScreen 883 Let’s Hear!

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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 New Zealand Bed Company 895, 897 Newman Engineering 090 Ngahiwi Farms 134a 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 NRM 240B Numat 203 Number46Ltd 877, 879 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 O – Off Road Refunds Limited 614 Ombro Leather Goods 344b

P – Pacific Motor Group - Suzuki, Mitsubishi & Fiat-Chrysler 129,131,133 Performance Products Ltd 153 Perpetual Guardian 622 PGG Wrightson 199, 201 Phiten Performance 926 Pieroth Wines (NZ) Ltd 913 Pilkington Insulation Ltd 896, 898 Pioneer Brand Seeds 643 Plasma Biotec Solutions 282a Platinum Homes Northland 305b Plumbing and Heating Centre Ltd 261 Polaris NZ 256, 258 Porter Equipment 019 Portraits on Strowan 921,923 Power Farming Northland 089 Power Farming Wholesale 091, 093, 144 & 146 PPP Industries Ltd 270 PrimaryITO 619 Progressive Red Devon 657 Prolan 282B Public Trust 905 Q – Quadbar NZ 267b 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 095,097,099 Ria’s Natural Health Soap 884 Ringrose Stockfoods Ltd 287 Rotowiper Ltd 069 Rumble Electrical & Solar 314 Rural Direct 207 Rural Research Ltd t/a Nitrosol 277b S – Save Barn 011 Scooterworks 195 Seed Force Ltd 380 Semex NZ Limited 658 Seventhday Adventist Church 901, 903 Shaw Diesels Ltd 023 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 080 Simple Shelter 644 Skin & Vein Clinic 872, 874 Sock Lady 206a Solo NZ Ltd 031 Sovrano Limoncello 869 Stan and Pam Torkington 712, 713 Stonewood Homes 908 Story Chairs 714 Strainrite Fencing Systems Ltd 254 Stronghold Fasteners 104 Stronghold Trading Ltd 242 Superior Chunky (Fond Foods) 616 Susan Morgan-Your Inspiration at Home 866 Suzuki New Zealand Limited 178,180,182 T – Taege Engineering 074 Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre 154a Te Pari 186 TechniPharm NZ 173 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 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 086 Twincoast Helicopters 2007 Ltd 164 U – Ultimate Gift Box 867 Union Car Spares 308 University of Auckland, Faculty of Education Tai Tokerau 932 Urban Adventure (NZ) 891 Utemaster 071 V – Veronicas Delights 301 Versatile Homes and Buildings 230 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 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 Winter Gardenz (Greenhouses) 267a Wireless Nation 346a Worksafe NZ 205b 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 Z – ZeroPak 863, 865

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day at their 2015 event, quoting a similar careers day held at Auckland’s Museum Of Transport and Technology last year, which Alistair says was extremely successful.

“Thirty one eager students turned up who were so keen they ignored several rain showers to carry on with activities.”

Northland Field Days’ president, Lew Duggan, says the committee jumped in almost immediately, as it felt the day would be an excellent way to get Northland’s youth involved in some of the region’s fastest growing industries.

“We offer Nor thland’s youth scholarships to study agriculture, therefore the ‘Youth Into Industry’ initiative was a perfect fit for us,” he said.

“We are really looking forward to seeing some of the area’s brightest students at the Northland Field Days

learning about New Zealand’s most exciting and essential industries.”

The Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club won’t only offer space but club members will assist as tutors as well as being involved in various other supportive roles.

Students will learn lessons in eight categories including Health and Safety compliance, workplace safety

awareness, weights and measures, vehicle safety compliances as well as operating mini excavators, and small plant and equipment.

Alistair says each categor y consists of two activities with industry representatives sharing their knowledge about their specific areas of expertise and helping students complete associated paperwork. 

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Paparoa A&P Show

FEBRUARY 7TH

Sheep, Segways and shearing

Paparoa A&P Show Saturday 7th February Paparoa Showground

 by Ayla Miller

A show with a difference is the promise from the organisers of the 139th Paparoa A and P show to be held at the Paparoa showgrounds next Saturday, February 7.

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WHAT’S ON Equestrian, Cattle, Dairy Goat, Woodchopping and Shearing events, Team roping and bull riding, Market Stalls & Trade Sites, Indoor Section with food exhibits, produce, arts & crafts Plenty of food & drinks plus Great Coffee.

EFTPOS available, Red Arrows Jazz Band plus Talent Quest with great prizes @ 1.00 pm, Lots of children & teenager attractions.

For more information go to the Show website: www.paparoashow.org.nz Or telephone Show Secretary Elaine Christie 09 431 6011 A FUN DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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$10.00 per adult, $5.00 per child (first 2 children only – children under 5 are free) Gate Prizes for 1 in 3 of the first 600 paying adult visitors.

The most valuable prize is worth $975.00.

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Collections Technician: Advert The Kauri Museum at Matakohe is one of New Zealand’s premiere theme Museums, recounting the story of our pioneering settlers through the lens of the mighty Kauri tree. We are seeking a 12 months Fixed Term Part-time Collections Technician who will undertake accessioning and cataloguing, physical collection care and the preparation and monitoring of collection objects for display.

To be successful in this role you will:

 The Paparoa show proves to be a hit amongst the locals

The emphasis will be on family entertainment, with a number of firsttime events providing entertainment for everyone.

These will include a 28-metre obstacle course, two bouncy castles, a mechanical bull, jeep rides and for the first time, Segway rides.

The popular Mystical Haven Mobile Farm Park will provide children and adults with the opportunity to interact with a variety of farm animals.

In keeping with the show’s agricultural traditions, there will be equestrian events, cattle, dairy goat, woodchopping and shearing events,

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team roping and bull riding as well as dog agility competitions.

Food, produce, arts and crafts will be available in the indoor section.

“We are looking forward to seeing lots of people coming through the gates this year and are offering the first 600 paying visitors the chance to win a gate prize,” says show spokesman, Gareth Christie.

“We believe it is very important to keep this tradition an active, successful community event. Historically it has been very well supported by both businesses and the community, and this year we have record numbers of trade sites and stalls.” 

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The history surrounding Valentine’s day is somewhat of a mystery. The day is a combination of many different cultures and celebrations.

A popular explanation is that Valentine’s day originated as a Christian celebration of Saint Valentine of Rome, who was believed to have performed weddings for soldiers who were not allowed to marry, as single men were said to be better fighters. He was imprisoned as a result of his defiance.

During his imprisonment, Saint Valentine was said to have fallen in love with his jailer’s daughter and sent her love letters signed ‘from your Valentine’.

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Attend the ‘Black Friday Valentines Event’ & recite a given script with your partner.

The best act will win the tickets! Enter now via phone, Facebook or at the Hotel (Alternatively at the event) PRIZE DETAILS: 2x tickets to The Script live at Vector Arena Tuesday 5th May 6.30pm. Competition begins approx. 9pm.

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AUTOS AND MARINE

The safest way to drive  by Andy Bryenton

Motoring safety has come a long way since the days when seat belts were an optional extra.

Even a few short years ago most people would not have known what an ANCAP rating was — while now the number of stars awarded by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme form a big part of many new car buyers’ decision making process.

That little infographic taped to the window of your next vehicle means that it has undergone a series of punishing tests, designed to probe the limits of its durability, and the protection it affords occupants in the event of a crash.

This year, the car which has emerged from the gruelling trials of ANCAP’s safety test programme is the 2014 Honda Jazz — a small car with big safety capabilities.

All variants of the Honda Jazz from July 2014 include a full suite of airbags as standard, anti lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC).

Advance seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats.

And though it seems counter-intuitive that a small, compact machine like the Jazz could be a safer drive than a big sports utility, the figures don’t lie. All that technology adds up to a secure ‘insurance policy’ for your precious cargo.

NZ Transport Agency Group Manager Celia Patrick says it is pleasing to see Read the newspaper online

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vehicle manufacturers continuing to raise the bar for safety, as the advanced safety features like those offered by the Honda Jazz are potential lifesavers.

“We’re aiming for a truly safe transport system that is more forgiving of human error, so no-one pays with their life when a driver makes a mistake, and safer vehicles are a key part of a safe system.

“Multiple airbag packages can prevent serious injuries in a crash, and active safety features like ABS, EBD and ESC can prevent many crashes from happening in the first place.”

The Honda Jazz  The 2014 Honda Jazz impressed ANCAP judges with an impressive suite of safety technology innovations performed well in the frontal offset crash test with acceptable occupant protection all found. Driver New Vehicles head protection in the side impact test Available Now! LUNCHTIME HAS A NEW LEGEND , FORD RANGER -NZ’S NEW # 1 UTE and side pole test was good.

These punishing tests involve big New FALCON XR6 Now at Dargaville Ford �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������POA 15 ECOSPORT TITINAUM, 1498cc Petrol engine� 5 speed Auto ���������������������������������������������������������������������$32,990+ORC hits and smashing impacts, and are 15 FIESTA ST, Red, 1596cc, 6 speed Manual, Air conditioning� A hot little car ��������������������������������������������$34,990+ORC enough to flatten the less secure cars 15 FOCUS TREND 2�0TD, worlds number one selling car ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $27,944+ORC of yesteryear. But what is learned from NEW RANGER 4x4 Double cab auto, large selection of colours available, immediate delivery ����������������������������������POA the ruin of a handful of test vehicles is NEW RANGER 4x2 Double cab auto, available for immediate delivery ����������������������������������������������������������������������������POA NEW RANGER Wildtrack, Auto, immediate Delivery �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������POA directly used to save lives out on the DEMO RANGER TD XLT 4x2, 3199cc Diesel, 6 speed auto, Loaded with extras, canopy, real roads of New Zealand.  running boards, rear bar �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $48,633 And if we haven’t got what you want, we will find it for you!!

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14 KUGA TREND, Panther Black, only 16,000km’s ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$39,990 13 FOCUS TITANIUM, 2�0 Petrol, low km’s, very tidy �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$28,990 12 FOCUS TREND 2�0 Petrol, 6 speed auto, 40,372km, painted blue, great value ��������������������������������������������������$21,990 12 HOLDEN CRUZE SRi-V, 1�4 turbo, auto, leather, only 13,400km�����������������������������������������������������������������������������$23,990 12 FIESTA 1�6 Hatch, Auto, great car, very low kms��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $17,990 11 FIESTA 1�6 Diesel, manual, very nice, 1 careful owner, full service history, painted Aurora Blue �����������������������$19,990 11 MONDEO 2�3L, auto, sedan, 1 very careful lady owner, only 32,000km, painted Chill ���������������������������������������$19,990 11 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 7 seater, only travelled 69,000kms, One owner, very fine example ����������������������������$39,990 09 NISSAN PATHFINDER, 4�0, TI, 4WD, Blue/Grey, 7 seater, leather trim ���������������������������������������������������������������$26,990 09 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, only travelled 63,000kms �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$35,990 07 HOLDEN Barina, auto, great little car, only done 67,000kms ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $7,990 07 HOLDEN Calais V8, 6 speed auto, only 68,202kms and a 1 owner car �����������������������������������������������������������������$27,490 07 MAZDA 6 GSX Sedan very tidy car and only traveled 88,500kms ����������������������������������PRICED TO SELL - $12,990 07 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 3�3P, 4WD, 5A, 130,233km, very tidy ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������$21,990 06 MITSUBISHI COLT PLUS Hatch, 46, 586 km, 14798cc Petrol engine, 5 speed auto, Cheap run around ������ $9,990 03 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER VX LTD, turbo diesel, well worth a look, 8 seater, great towing wagon �����������������$39,990 03 FORD FAIRMONT, White, 141,314km, Great car ���������������������������������������������������������������������� PRICED TO SELL - $9,990 96 FAIRMONT GHIA V8, painted Bronze, drives great, would recommend �������������������������������������������������������������� $5,990

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54 Normanby Street DARGAVILLE P 09 439 7315 F 09 439 5961 dargavilleford.co.nz www.facebook.com/dargavilleford

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 3 - 2015

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor We came through Dargaville on December 27, on our way to the Lakes.

All was good until we came over the last judder bar before the Countdown supermarket and our car went over the bump but our caravan did not.

We were so fortunate when ‘Wog’ (not sure of his real name — we believe its Robert Worthington) pulled up and offered assistance.

The solution was he went and picked up Fred from Northern Wairoa Hire and after a lot of mobile welding we were

on the road again. Gail Hall and her husband also stopped and offered us some hospitality while we waited for the repairs to be completed.

We just wanted to acknowledge the wonderful kindness and selflessness these people showed. In this day and

age it is very rare to come across people so willing to help others.

We feel very humbled by their help because we really would have been stuck without them.

Rick, Michelle, Briea, Kaleb, Aston and Casia Bentham — Auckland

Kaipara Service Directory AFFCO LIVESTOCK ATS

ProPerty Maintenance & rePair

Area 51 automotive

Terry North

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Ph Sam Talijancich on 021 439511 or a/hrs on 09 4396476

• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

facebook page, area 51 automotive area51@outlook.co.nz

No jobRing tooAndrew small

Phone 09 439 5902

Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750

Performance Winches

Birkenhead Engineering ■ ■ ■ ■

Will custom-build trailers to suit Cowshed pipework & gates Steel at competitive prices General welding ■ No job too small phone Ray 09 439 1601

027 4999 154

or Call at 731 Pouto rd, arataPu

SpEcialiSt in StainlESS StEEl

FLOOR SANDING Locally owned and operated - Quality workmanship guaranteed

• Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated • Prepwork

• Polyurethane Finishes • Oil Finishes • Concrete Grinding and Polishing

NZQA Qualified with National Certificate. Approved Member Floor NZ

027 439 7565 09 439 7564

GREG BROWNIE

MAKE YOUR BOOKING TODAY! relax revise renew web:

www.esthetica.co.nz

phone: 09

439 6880

8 Portland Street Dargaville

Specialists in Skin Health Skin Rejuvenation Permanent Hair Reduction Anti-aging Treatments All aspects of beauty therapy

Find us on facebook.com/estheticaskinrevision for exclusive offers and information

Les Sweeney Builders • New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions

FLOORSANDING

CO LTD

New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

0274 914 091

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09 436 3929

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

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

Neil Carter Trading as

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available

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

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

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THE NZ

Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic/Sewerage Treatment Systems

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd

www.newmanengineering.co.nz

EDWARD STONE

09 439 7432 26 victoria street dargaville 0391

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Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville

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Phone: 09 423 7014 www.macjimray.co.nz

Newman Engineering (2004) LTD

FREE EYE TEST FOR ALL SOUTHERN CROSS MEMBERS*

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

• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop • General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering • Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance • 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake • de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator® • Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear

2 4 1 EYE EXAM - Book & pay for one exam and gift a FREE exam to a friend or family member.

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

Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

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

FLORIST

WENDY’S DESIGN FLOWERS

QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL FLORIST DELIVERIES BY APPOINTMENT

PH: 09 439 4769

Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

and other leading companies

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS WRIGHT DESIGN

QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345

40+ years experience • All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0 Ask Brian for your discount 360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573 office 09 423 8092 or 09 431 2544 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz www.wrightdesign.co.nz

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 10 February 2015 edition is 10am, Monday 9 February 2015.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

HEADING DOG Pup 4½ months old from good natural strong eyed parents with good breeding behind them.

Very interested in training sheep, semi balancing rides on motorbikes, crosses waterways, very loyal with excellent call off. $450. Phone 09 439 4147.

To Let DARGAVILLE MODERN, sunny, 2 bedroom home. Flat fenced section, recently redecorated. Neutral tones.

Dishwasher, modern kitchen & bathroom. Lovely views over the sports fields behind. Suit prof single/couple, or single with one child. $220pw Phone Erica for details 09 439 0029 or 0276 269 687

Situations Vacant

ALUMINIUM JOINER We require an aluminium joiner wanting long term employment. Prefer experienced, but training will be given to right applicant.

Responsibilities include assembly of aluminium joinery and handling of glass. You must be reliable, fast learner, good with your hands and machinery, and have an eye for detail. High standards of workmanship and productivity will be expected. Heavy lifting is involved.

Send your CV to: Dargaville Aluminium & Glass, 13 Normanby St Dargaville.

Or email to dargalum@vodafone.co.nz Applications close 11.02.15

Wanted WANTED ANIMALS to graze Tangowahine Valley Road.

Phone Joan on 09 439 4012

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

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

Animal Accommodation

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.

MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome.

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

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.

Storage

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.

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

Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.

Nurseries & Plants NATIVE PLANTS Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd has a wide range of native and coastal tolerant plants at wholesale prices. The nursery is open to the public on Saturdays 10am to 4pm or at other times by prior arrangement. The nursery is situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville. Delivery service available. Enquires welcome phone 09 439 4223, email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or go to www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

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

Phone 09 431 3101 or 021 0257 6521.

NEED A PLUMBER? THEN CALL THE BEST!

Supplies - Repairs - Maintenance.

New installations, upgrades & renovations, burst pipes, hot water cylinders, kitchens & bathrooms.

www.plumbingandheat.co.nz

 0800 326 123 • 09 439 6123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Homekills 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 Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Public Notices FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

AN EVENING of dance and entertainment. The Senior Kolo Group from the Dalmatian Cultural Society Auckland showcasing dances from Dalmatia and other regions. At the Dargaville Dalmatian Club 20 Normanby St, 7.30 Friday 13 February. Admission adults $10, children free. All Welcome.

Gasfitters Craftsman gas fitters available.

For all your gas installations & maintenance requirements. Service agents for Rinnai & Bosch.

 0800 326 123 Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE Stuck for a ride?

Don’t miss your Health appointment, we can help.

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

On-Licence; Monday to Saturday 7am-1am the following day, Sunday 7am-12 midnight.

Off-Licence; Bottle Store – Monday-Sunday 7am-11pm; Across the Bar – Monday-Sunday 7am-1am the following day.

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

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

10AM, MONDAY 09 FEBRUARY 2015 Pursuant to Section 46 (3) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, an Extraordinary Meeting of Council has been set down for 10am, Monday 09 February 2015 and is open to the public.

The meeting has been scheduled to consider the Long Term Plan 2015/2025 Consultation Document.

Phone or Txt Paul

Council and Committee meetings are subject to change. For further information contact 0800 72 7059.

027 271 2022 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.

Venue: Mangawhai Club Molesworth Drive Mangawhai

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are:

EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

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

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.

RBT ENTERPRISES LTD. of Kaiwaka, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal of an on & off-licence in respect of premises situated at 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka also known as Three Furlongs Hotel.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on 27th January 2015

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

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

Public notice

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

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

Dargaville Bobcat Services

CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY , 77 Gordon St, Dargaville.

Phone 09 439 4670 or 021 246 6436. Trailer & ute covers, bike seats, boat covers & upholstery, horse covers, furniture recovers, motor homes and much more.

SEMI RETIRED male requires part time employment in exchange for rural house/cottage. Farm & building experience. Phone or text 027 454 6507.

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.

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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.

KLTV asks John Robertson questions from the community.

Be my Guest ep.3

Rural opinions with Farmers of New Zealand Operations Director Bill Guest.

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Spacious 3 Storey Home Elevated to enjoy the views of the mighty Northern Wairoa River.

Down a sweeping drive to a double garage & workshop. A few steps to the front door, to the left you enter the spacious lounge with wooden ceilings & ranch slider onto the wrap around deck.

Open Home Sunday 8th February 2015–1 pm - 1:30 pm

Build your Home in the Country A good chunk of land to do what you require 3909 m2. 15 min to Dargaville 15 to Ruawai. Contact me for more information or to view.

Looking for something unique - Price Reduced Looking no further, more Aucklanders realizing value for money at T.K only 2 1/2 hours to Auckland. This swinging seventies home, one of a kind, not your every day house. Large modern kitchen, big dining area, spacious lounge, 3 good sized bedrooms and a fourth above the double garage and work shop.

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/ DAR20457 | 09 439 7575 Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/ DAR20485 | 09 439 7575 Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/ DAR20353 | 09 439 7575 Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

Dargaville 7 Campbell Terrace

Dargaville 21 Portland Terrace

Te Kopuru 102 West Coast Road

$210,000

$185,000

$170,000

Quality Bungalow 3 Double Bedrooms, large extra family room, character style throughout. Open plan kitchen/ dining, separate lounge, fireplace and pot belly. Double garage and 2 smaller sheds.

Pretty as a Picture This delightful home on fully fenced, immaculate grounds is only minutes, walk to shopping centre. Two double bedrooms, bathroom with bath, separate shower, separate toilet with dual access from the bathroom and hall, beautiful lounge/dining with a lovely bay window and double French doors opening on private courtyard.

Close to the West Coast Small farmlet almost 3 acres 1.21Ha with 3 Bedrooms cosy Home, Large dining kitchen area and good size lounge, tank and plus garage. Not far from popular. West Coast beach Glinks Gully.

Plenty of room for the chooks and horse’s. Well worth considering.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/DAR20471 | 09 439 7575 Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575 Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/DAR20438 | 09 439 7575 Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

104 Jervois Street - DARGAVILLE 0800 699 688

POWERFARMING Northland one name covers it all

FINANCE AVAILABLE ON ALL MACHINERY

Cash Deals on Used* Bale Feeders 16 in Stock *CASH NO TRADE

Duncan Mk4 Renovator was $38,000 Now $34,000

New (Shop Soiled) Aitchison 2018C Normally $22,950 Special Price $18,900 +GST

Used Duncan Mk3 Renovator was $29,000 Now $26,000

New (Shop Soiled) Duncan Eco Seeder Normally $32,900 Special Price $28,900 +GST

New Rata Silage Grab1.5m Normally $5,015 Now $4,400 +GST

0% interest 2 years 3 x Payments

Hustler Bale Feeders 3rd Deposit

Chainless 2000

3rd Jan 2016

SL350

3rd Jan 2017

SL450

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*All finance deals subject to Normal Lending Criteria ARNE STEWART P. 09 439 3333 M. 021 220 2501 E. arne.stewart@powerfarming.co.nz