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Tourism branding a hot topic u by Andy Bryenton

Leaders of Dargaville’s tourism and hospitality sectors will meet next week to help develop a fresh brand for the town and the Kauri Coast.

Wastewater plan takes shape

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The Dargaville Community Development Board will host a roundtable discussion meeting, aiming to distil the essence of west Kaipara’s tourism appeal into an easy-to-market concept. They aim to include all the positive points about this part of New Zealand.

“It’s a chance to refresh and revitalise what we present to potential visitors,” says the DCDB’s Lorraine Davidson. “We want everybody to be on board, so we can create a strong, cohesive message and really promote our strongest points.”

Marketing and advertising expert Nigel Corbett, who achieved fame as a collaborator in entertainment with his brother Jeremy, will be part of the team helping to plan a strong, recognisable brand for the west Kaipara region. Input is sought from all those who promote tourism in the region, as the many factors which make up the appeal of the Kauri Coast are discussed.

“The essence of our region exists in the hearts and minds of everyone who lives in Dargaville and the Kauri Coast,” says Lorraine. “The trick is to extract that essence and express it, so everyone is saying the same thing in their marketing and promotional efforts.”

The completed branding concept will help west Kaipara take the best advantage of the recently published Northland Inc Tourist Management Plan. The meeting will take place on February 15, at the Seed co-working space in Foster’s Arcade, Victoria Street, Dargaville, from 4pm.

Those engaged in the tourism, hospitality

p A forthcoming meeting in Dargaville seeks to develop a branding strategy, say Lorraine Davidson and Sue Curtis of the Dargaville Community Development Board

and outdoor industries are invited to come and add their ideas to the mix.

This tourism push comes as several projects add to the tourist appeal of the region, and statistics come in from a summer of full campgrounds and good engagement with domestic travellers.

Spots like Kai Iwi Lakes, Mangawhai and Tinopai were well patronised, and Ripiro Coast residents noted an uptick of visitor numbers on wheels, following the closure of Auckland-adjacent Muriwai beach for off-road adventures.

The only dampener on summer was the decision to leave Northland in the red light

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Covid setting through until the new year, with new Omicron variant restrictions curtailing a late-summer visitor boost.

However, new wharves, the construction of the Kaihu Valley Rail Trail and an ambitious DCDB-led makeover plan for central Dargaville are all set to bolster the region’s appeal for the 2022 season. For the makeover alone, Creative Northland, Tourism Northland, NorthChamber, the Kaipara District Council, NorthTec and Northland Inc are listed as strategic connections, showing the broad skills base tourism growth ventures have to draw upon. ¢

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p Two major roading projects which aim to connect people with Kaipara’s natural treasures are nearing completion. The Waipoua River Road upgrade is the first step in improving access to the Waipoua Forest with its giant kauri and creating a more multi-layered visitor experience. Meanwhile, sealing a large proportion of Pouto Road will make access to areas such as Kellys Bay and Poutō Point easier for locals and visitors alike. The Kaipara District Council reports that both projects should be complete by April this year.

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p Schools are back in session across Kaipara this week. The beginning of the academic year is a chance to learn new things, make new friends and catch up with classmates to compare holiday stories. Dargaville Primary School students were enthusiastic about getting back in the classroom and out on the playground for 2022.

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Wastewater plan takes shape

Government lack hits rural community

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The Kaipara District Council’s first briefing of 2022 contained a master plan for Mangawhai’s wastewater treatment plant, with a view to increasing its capacity to meet demand.

The cancellation of the Northland Field Days is an example of government inaction in providing for the rural community across New Zealand and another major blow to the Northland economy, according to ACT party primary industry spokesman and Ruawai farmer, Mark Cameron.

A report on the wastewater facilities of the east coast town was presented

by Sue Davidson and Eros Foshieri. It outlined plans already underway and steps to be taken toward a future in which 5,000 connections are made to the sanitation utility.

Right now, 2,502 connections are active. p Councillors were informed on the particulars of new wastewater treatment works in Mangawhai at 2022’s first council briefing “After roads, the single issue which has the most interest assets to be consented and procured, across the district, east to west, is the constructed and commissioned before Mangawhai wastewater system,” said capacity limits are reached,’ wrote WSP’s Councillor Peter Wethey. It was ahead of a Andrew Springer.

Work is already underway to meet vigorous exchange of views and questions on the potential design and cost of an this timeframe, however. This year a balancing tank will be installed, and an expanded system.

A document prepared on the subject by advisory group is being formed to work consultant firm WSP indicates that time on the project. Options to increase the is the critical factor in wastewater forward capacity of the existing Browns Road Farm irrigation field are being discussed, planning for Mangawhai.

‘In 2020, there were 77 new including the use of Mangawhai’s golf connections. Based on connection rates course and possible outfall of treated continuing at this value, the Community water into the harbour or sea.

Wastewater Treatment Plant will require A more detailed analysis of costs, upgrades to be completed between design options and timeframes will 2024 and 2026, depending on growth. be forthcoming to the council as the The growth rate may be too rapid to allow year progresses. ¢

“This government has got to make provision for the rural sector as well as their urban cousins. I am deeply saddened to hear that the field days event has had to be cancelled for the second year in a row and the resulting significant fiscal damage that the wider business and hospitality sector has to now absorb yet again.”

The field days committee has announced the cancellation and is appealing for support from the event’s rural roots at a time when bank support is negative, suggesting cattle donations as a fundraiser.

“With a very limited budget, we were ready to set up for our 2022 event when the government struck again with moving the whole of New Zealand into red in the traffic light system,” said president John Phillips.

“Going forward, the Northland Field Days is now asking farmers for their help. Perhaps you can rear one of your beef calves to a weaner and then donate that calf to the Northland Field Days?”

Mr Cameron said he applauded the “humble rural gesture of raising funds

locally as rural pride is engaged in our own lives. I, for one, will be contributing from my Ruawai farm when details of the stock fundraiser are made known.

“However, in the meantime, I will be referring again to the locking down and locking out that has seen the Covid response have a dire effect on our rural community.”

The field days committee can be contacted for cattle donations by phone on 09 439 8998 or by email to info@northlandfielddays.co.nz. ¢

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More in motion u by Amy Fifita

Aquamotion classes are back this year at the Kauri Coast Community Pools (KCCP), hosted by ACC certified independent instructor Vera Rapana.

“I cater for different levels,” Vera says. “There is a lot of interest and lovely support from the community.”

Vera says she works with a variety of needs and ability levels in the pool.

She works with those with back and knee issues, disabilities, arthritis, weight loss goals and strength training plans.

“Doing exercises in the p Aquamotion is a low impact exercise that can benefit people with injuries or arthritis and improves general health water has a lower impact on the joints and enables people who The scope of interest in her may not be able to run on land to run classes has seen people travelling in the pools,” she says. from Mangakāhia and Whangārei to Classes are held throughout the attend and others calling for her to do week with different focuses. Vera classes in Kaikohe. While there have hosts some hydrotherapy work, high- been thoughts on expansion, Vera says intensity interval training and mixed there need to be more instructors for water exercises. She started teaching this to happen.

Aquamotion classes early in 2021.

She holds a class for early birds on The catalyst for this move came Monday at 6.30am. From Tuesdays from Vera’s own injury; she worked to Thursdays, she holds 11am and for the KCCP previously before injuring 5.30pm classes, and on Friday, she has her back. After recovery, she decided an 11am class. For more information, to become an independent instructor check out her Aquamotion group and and created Aquamotion using her own fitness, hydrotherapy and water gym trialled classes. class page on Facebook.

Better mental health for students u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Primary School educators took some time to learn new skills ahead of their return to the classroom, participating in the Pause Breathe Smile programme for better youth mental health.

“We’re arming young people with mind health tools for these uncertain times,” says George Johnston.

George is the facilitator brought in to teach DPS educators about the ‘healthy minds’ initiative and how to bring it to the classroom.

Pause Breathe Smile is a mind health programme designed to equip children ages 5–12 with tools to manage the ups and downs of life and set them up p Facilitator George Johnston and Dargaville Primary School’s Kate Fenton say that a recent professional for a healthy future. Currently, development workshop has armed teachers with there are more than 4,000 knowledge to help students teachers nationwide who have been trained to deliver this programme.

George says that approximately 50,000 Numerous research papers point to more students have been reached with its effectiveness. the programme’s expansion through “This is about social and emotional 2021, breaking down old and unhealthy learning, which is a big part of education. ideas about expressing emotions in a The tools are very simple and child healthy way.

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New sounds for cinema u by Andy Bryenton

Upgrades to the Anzac Theatre’s sound system have injected a new dimension into entertainment on the big screen, once again putting the local cinema at the forefront of technology.

Specialist entertainment hardware company AVE travelled north from Auckland to undertake the audio expansion.

“They were the people who helped build the cinema, and they have been with us all the way through,” says cinema trust spokesperson Vern Woods.

“They were the ones who installed our new laser projector last year when the previous unit needed p The Anzac Theatre’s Vern Woods is happy to announce a new, replacing, and now we have high-tech sound system for the community cinema a sound system designed to work in tandem with this device. It’s one At the other end of the technology of a very few in the entire country.” spectrum, a little bit of Kiwi ingenuity There were delays waiting for parts to and some help from volunteers has made arrive from Europe due to supply chain the cinema’s kiosk more secure. Grant disruption. Then lockdowns and other and Cherry Waldron have installed a new Covid related precautions meant there set of security screens to the shop in the was a gap between the fitment of the theatre’s foyer, as the venue enjoys a busy new projector and the 5.1 surround summer season. sound speaker system, designed to While vaccine passports have been provide atmospheric audio for the latest necessary to keep people safe, Vern blockbusters. Vern says that the support says that anti-Covid measures have made of the public has made it possible to keep many more people feel safe to come and the Anzac Theatre up with state-of-the-art. enjoy a night at the movies. ¢

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Vaccination still Covid key u by Paul Campbell

While the government will start easing some of the world’s toughest pandemic border restrictions this month, Northland is making progress with vaccinations, both in fully vaccinated rates and with booster shots.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has released a five-step plan to reconnect to the rest of the world, beginning with waiving hotel quarantine requirements for Kiwis stranded overseas by the pandemic.

New Zealanders in Australia can return home and self-isolate, rather than going into quarantine, from February 27. That is followed two weeks later by Kiwis elsewhere in the world and later made available to skilled migrants, international students, Australians, and eventually all vaccinated foreign nationals. It will involve international arrivals selfisolating for 10 days.

The relaxation of the stringent border conditions has been welcomed across Kaipara’s business and hospitality

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New technology to monitor water

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The Kaipara District Council has approved a budget of $1.25 million for new information technology in the current Long Term Plan, to monitor water and wastewater systems, replacing a current system fraught with inefficiencies.

Giant manta rays have been spotted in record numbers this summer, and scientists want the help of boaties and anglers to track their movements.

At the first council meeting for 2022, elected representatives heard of a roadmap toward modern, cloudbased monitoring of water systems, updating the current supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) computer hardware.

Donnick Mugutso, p A more modern computer server is part of the solution to remote water monitoring glitches in Kaipara KDC operations To address these issues, the council manager, divulged that the current server system, which monitors water processing approved a 10-year budget of $1.25 infrastructure, has failed several times, million in the current Long Term Plan requiring resets and maintenance at for the upgrade of the SCADA system. It inopportune hours. will move it to a platform similar to the “Some of the SCADA failures have been Whangārei District Council’s successful reported by our contractors as causing SCADA hardware. fatigue. Staff have to wake up at night The finished project will deliver roundto reset faulty alarms because of loss of the-clock monitoring of Kaipara water remote rebooting capabilities when the systems in a modern cloud-based format, server goes down,” said Mr Magusto in allowing greater accuracy in reporting his report to councillors. water quality. It will also eradicate the “In some instances, communication glitches and failures which have placed fails totally, which risks the compliance pressure on council IT staff under the of our treated water supplies.” current system. ¢

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Warmer waters may be behind their unprecedented appearances around coasts around Kaipara, north in the Bay of Islands and south in the Bay of Plenty.

“Not many people know we have manta rays around our coastlines, p The giant manta ray can weigh two tonnes, but it’s harmless to humans; like other ocean behemoths it feeds on tiny krill and it’s important people understand what to do if they spot Manta Watch New Zealand director one,” says Department of Conservation Lydia Green.

“Every manta has a unique spot spokesman Clinton Duffy.

“Reported sightings of manta rays can pattern on its belly, much like a human’s help in our efforts to monitor and assist fingerprint, and cataloguing these ID in the conservation of these creatures.” images enables MWNZ researchers to Citizen science can help track these build population estimates and track giant relatives of sharks and stingrays individuals over time.”

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From Dargaville to Tonga

Air race flies into Dargaville

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Silver Fern Farms is getting in behind the relief effort for Tonga, sourcing and preparing to ship a whole container of goods for the Pacific nation’s volcano disaster appeal.

The skies were abuzz with light aircraft on Anniversary Day, January 31, when the Dargaville Aero Club hosted the Great Northern Air Race as the event passed through Dargaville.

“It’s very exciting that we are able to support our Tongan workers and whānau at this time. We understand through them the enormity of what has happened there,” says Silver Fern Farms Dargaville people and capability manager p Silver Fern Farms will send a shipping container of aid to Tonga, Maree Walters. filled with local donations and messages of hope and resilience The large meat “We’re focussing on families and processing company employs many people who share Tongan heritage giving them the essentials to rebuild,” and ancestry, and 23 citizens of the says Maree.

“It will be particularly hard for those island kingdom, in Dargaville as part of an international employment scheme who have lost everything, and this is our and prevented from returning home by chance to help.”

Donations to go in the non-refrigerated Covid-19 restrictions. They will have the opportunity to include a personalised shipping container are being sought care package in the container as it fills locally, with the unit arriving on February up with donations, reaching out to family 4. Goods needed include dry foods, members they have not seen since 2020. tinned foods, bottled water, building The appeal is being heavily supported materials and tools, as well as clothes by other community figures and regular and blankets.

These can all be dropped off at citizens too. Among them is former All Black Sir Michael Jones, who has worked Lavender Farm, 93 Beach Road tirelessly since last month’s devastating Dargaville, between the hours of eruption to drum up support for our 9am and 6pm. Everything will be Pacific neighbours. Now the chance is gratefully received and go directly to Tongan families. ¢ here for Dargaville locals to pitch in.

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After enjoying a buffet lunch, the aviators and their passengers took to the air again before tackling their last set of flying challenges and arriving at their final destination of North Shore Airport later that afternoon.

“A total of 12 aircraft took part in the event, predominantly from North Shore Aero Club, but also from Ardmore. The event is open to all aero clubs, flight schools and other aviation enthusiasts,” said race director Stephen Jones.

“This year, there was a mix of aircraft: Cessna, Piper, Vans, Robin, Yak52 and a helicopter with the race exclusively around Northland and the highlight was North Cape, and a mass race around North Head of Manukau Harbour.”

The annual event was marking its 29th anniversary. Other years have seen

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the race go to Ohakea, New Plymouth, Napier and Whitianga.

“Each stage is approx 150 miles, and there are various challenges for those taking part such as locating certain points en route. There are three classes the teams can enter: Race Class for a time that is as fast as possible; cruising, which is as accurate as possible; and social, which is simply just being there to have fun.”

Dargaville Aero Club committee member Rebecca Davidson said the air race stopover was an opportunity to raise funds for the club, with members providing the competitors and crew with a fine luncheon with a variety of homemade specialities. The lunch crowd came from a variety of two and fourseat aircraft. ¢

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New Zealand’s Acts of confidence Neighbourhood Network u by Andy Bryenton

u by Amy Fifita

The Neighbourhood Support Network (NSN), New Zealand’s new alternative to the concept of Neighbourhood Watch, is helping to empower the Dargaville community.

Kumarani Productions Trust has hired a new team member, Kelly Kerr, who is focussed on community support and connection. Kelly moved back to Northland in 2021. She has an extensive background in working for the community, including working in the prison system teaching mental health, literacy and numeracy. She has worked with men to have access to their children in the courts.

“I worked first-hand with the p Kelly Kerr is helping set up the Neighbourhood Support Network as a pathway between public organisations and proverbial ‘ambulance at the the community bottom of the cliff’ for numerous years, and I’m now moving to preventative “I will be replicating what has been measures in our community,” Kelly says. done in other towns. My job is to empower Kelly’s role is to inform the public and support people and know what about NSN and help people know what the expectations are of being in the is happening in their community. She community,” Kelly says.

The NSN initiative is set up to empower is also keenly involved in the upcoming Neighbours Day and has ideas about the community to support itself. It is creating a parenting programme. The designed to encourage people to know NSN is in partnership with organisations the people around them and have a such as the police, Red Cross and Civil strong connection with what is happening.

Defence, among others. The approach It takes the focus off crime and enables has been noted to have done well in the the community to be more interconnected for wellbeing. ¢ Far North.

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Circus Kumarani embarked upon its 18th year of teaching performance and circus arts to youngsters this week, with the aim of boosting confidence and self-esteem.

“We’ll be debuting a children’s class and a youth class, and we’re going to be doing all the circus skills we can while social distancing,” says Kumarani’s Tania Whētu, aware of CovidOmicron restrictions.

That means plenty of fun, learning juggling, balance, unicycle, hoops and more, in a programme that p Learning to do amazing, out-of-the-ordinary things can build self-esteem for life’s other challenges, as well as has educated and being plenty of fun, say the hosts of Circus Kumarani’s entertained Dargaville interactive programme locals since 2004. Tania says that many of the people now improve at your own pace, so there are attending are in the second generation; no gradings, exams or tests. Students they attended as children, and now can show off what they have learned their children are keen to get involved. in a live performance setting when it’s “Especially now we know that comfortable for them and when they our young people have had a lot of are ready.

At the same time, Tania reiterates cancellations, a lot of screen time and anxiety during the pandemic, this is a that these are skills for life, and the good way to reconnect, to build self- confidence built by realising that you are able to juggle, walk the balance wire or confidence, and engage,” says Tania.

Class sizes are small, so there is ride a unicycle can spill over into other one-on-one tuition, and patrons will find areas, with a positive impact. Classes that it’s not a competitive environment. begin this week, but enrolments are The philosophy of the circus arts is to still open via circuskumarani.co.nz.

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Laying the groundwork for water u by Andy Bryenton

Two-thirds of the work on Maungaturoto’s raw water mains renewal project is now complete, as the work crews tasked with upgrading the underground infrastructure embark on the final push east.

Last year, work began to upgrade the ageing infrastructure underground, culminating in the works underway at the State Highway One intersection. The Kaipara District Council indicates that these will be completed by March.

“Work is progressing well on the raw water main renewal project in Maungaturoto. Our team and contractors are replacing approximately p Heavy equipment has helped facilitate a water mains replacement 3,000 metres of ageing for Maungaturoto, with the project set to wrap up in March raw water main pipes, starting at the Fonterra factory and moving been laid, have been covered over and towards the east on SH12,” says the KDC’s reseeded with grass. media liaison for infrastructure projects.

Work to similarly rehabilitate ageing The Maungaturoto water supply system pipeworks in Dargaville last year saw 2.5 serves more than 895 citizens via 447 kilometres of mains replaced in Haimona connections and the local Fonterra milk Street and Pirika Street, while Ruawai factory, which utilises 1.5 million litres a received 3.4 kilometres of freshwater day to keep the dairy industry pumping. mains in Freyberg Road, Jellicoe Street Two kilometres of underground piping and Well Street. Remedial work to expand has already been replaced as part of this the capacity of the Griffin Road reservoir initiative, and areas, where the pipes have in Maungaturoto was also discussed. ¢

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Volunteers needed at cat rescue u by Andy Bryenton

Helping Paws, the Mangawhai-based cat rescue charity needs help to support more than 200 felines after an unprecedented kitten season and summer.

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We currently have around 200 cats and kittens in our care, and without your help, we can’t continue to save these little lives,” says rescue centre founder Megan Denize.

“You will be p Helping Paws founder Megan Denize is calling for volunteers to working as part of help support rescue cats this summer a small team to change litter trays, food and water, and the quality of life of the cats who and complete light cleaning. You will live there, awaiting adoption. Now the need to be reliably available for a few aim is to match volunteer staffing levels hours, one morning per week, fortnight to this structural improvement. or month. You can then spend as much The volunteer work is light but time as you choose, cuddling our necessary. It might be a perfect fit for little ones.” someone retired or semi-retired, with Late in 2021, a special outdoor area free time to fit around their family’s was opened at Helping Paws, thanks to school schedule or those with flexible the generosity and work of community work hours. You can learn more about members and east Kaipara businesses. Helping Paws and contact Megan It expanded the capacity of the centre via Facebook.

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Renovation Summer with the roof down u by Andy Bryenton

During the cold and rainy months of winter, your roof takes a hammering from the elements, protecting you and all your possessions from storms and downpours.

Summer presents its own challenges in the form of punishing sunshine, with New Zealand’s well recognised high ultraviolet factor. However, this is the season to give your roof some care and attention before the unpredictable conditions of autumn and winter return.

Most of us never venture above our spouting and guttering, and even then, ascending a ladder to clear out leaves and twigs can be a dreaded task. Taking a good hard look at the condition of tiles or roofing iron is a great idea while the sun shines because this is the best season for removing and replacing worn materials, laying down a fresh coat of paint or blasting away moss and dirt.

Those who deal with rooftop p Give your roof some care and attention while the sun shines; don’t wait for leaks and drips to betray their presence repairs have some top tips for those inspecting the upper reaches of use a ladder that’s wobbly or situated on metal roofing in the early part of the day before it gets uncomfortably hot, should the home. It’s a matter of safety first, of a dodgy patch of ground.

Get a helper to keep things steady you have the luxury of time to do so. course. Remember that the professionals Check out things like rust, loose roofing wear special harnesses to prevent falls, and pass heavy items up to you. It’s also often employ scaffolding and would never a good idea to make an assessment of nails or screws, and any obvious holes

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There’s another advantage to undertaking roofing work when long, warm sunny days are here. If the skin of your home is taken off, attic insulation will be easier to see and replace, and there’s even the chance to fix things like shower and kitchen extractor fans, which may need new flexible ducting or wiring.

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Renovation resolutions u by Amy Fifita

The last month of summer is here, and it may be the final chance to do those home renovations you’ve been trying to do since New Year’s Day. Do you remember that renovation resolution you told yourself and declared to your friends and family, would happen?

Chances are you haven’t done the patio, painted the fence or renovated the kitchen yet. So take this as a reminder, be informed, and make your plans, because you don’t want to paint the walls after you’ve put new carpet in.

There are a few key ideas to consider when renovating such as colours, set up, pricing, and whether to do it yourself or bring in the tradies. Measure your dimensions, then draw out a scaled plan on graph paper to see what it could look like and how it will affect your space.

It might be worth using masking tape to draw out your plan on the carpet or linoleum so you can see the changes as full scale as possible.

From there, see what order the tasks need to be done in. Whether you’re doing it yourself or bringing in a certified tradesman, a strategy is a great idea.

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the tradesperson who needs to come first before everyone else, then work from there. Hopefully, the electrician, usually the last to complete work like lighting and air conditioning will walk out the door leaving a sparkling, finished new room.

If you are doing it yourself, plan and buy your building materials in the order that jobs will be done. Some renovations, like basic painting, you can probably get away with doing yourself but, consider your timeframe and prioritise what is most important to be completed. It’s important to be honest with yourself about your skills and abilities. Remember, we all have our strengths, and for some of us, carpentry and DIY are not among them.

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Take advantage of the Kiwi summer too. Projects like kitchen renovations are ideal for getting sorted. Having a kitchen worksite gives earnestness to firing up the barbecue. While your new kitchen is in progress, cooking in an open area in

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A dog’s tail …

Lite atta end ofa tunnil “Well, at long last Deah, we seems ter have sum light at the end of a long dark tunnil.”

Gidday readas, an guess wot, that was Bossis gerlfrend Sharlene kickin’ off this kolumn report. We was as usual sitting havin’ smoko ona wooshed steps, an’ after Sharlene come over wiv the tray ana cuppatrees, she said that stuff about dark tunnels do I prikt up me ears ter here wot she was on about.

“Yep Deah,” seda Boss, witch meant that he mus’ no what it was. “That Juicynda prime minista has outlined a plan fer us to get back ter sumthin’ like normal afta this cronyvirus, witch has caused so much trubble fer everone.

They gonna evin let sum workers over that borda, so our sharemilker mite be able to get a bit of help ona runoff eh?

“An’ sum kiwis been stuck in Orstalia will be able ter come home, as that old cupple who been stranded so long the

blimmin’ governmint going to pull there pension munny and make ‘em pay it back.

So much fer bein’ kind ina pandemic.

Hand out free munny if the cronyvirus stop sumone doing their job — but they wanna rob some super. Seems they robbin’ Peter ter pay Paul.”

Sharlene hadda cupptees and wile Boss slurped his wiv his eyes closed, she flicked me half a ham sannich she made.

Slurp indeed! Boss munched one too, an’ he started ter say sum werds but Sharlene sushed him. “Don’t talk wiv yer mouf full.”

Boss giv a glare but he swallered an’ sed: ”One thinks about tha borda bein’ shut Deah. We bin able yer see a lot more of kiwiland. This past two long weekends bin grate. Off ter yer cuzzins in Taranaki and a clime up that mountain. Then we flew ter Queenstown an’ went fer a crooze  Lifestyle Blocks  Forestry Fencing  Farm/Forestry roading and track maintenance  Post Harvest clean up/fencing  Residential Fencing  All Farm Fencing  Hill Country Fencing  Subdivisional Fencing  Riparian Waterway Fencing  Stock Yard Design & Build

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“Well yer make a good point, deah, but tell yer wot, since we savin’ so much travel munny, an’ we getting grate prices fer our meet.

That stock agint reckins it gonna keep going wiv exports. So I reckin we can afford a treat an’ was hopin’ we cood maybe pick up a new ute atta Feel Daze. But no, they bin cancilled again,”Sharlene sed.

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Emissions pricing proposals u by Amy Fifita

A major agricultural emissions pricing consultation looms as the sector considers alternative pricing options from He Waka Eke Noa. He Waka Eke Noa, the division of the government responsible for implementing emissions trading scheme changes, has proposed two pricing alternatives. These are split between farm-level and processlevel hybrid levies.

The farm-level levy focusses on farmspecific data in terms of net emissions and split gas rates, applying to short and long-lived gases. The intention is to reward on-farm sequestrations that decrease emissions pricing and use this levy to reinvest monies raised back to the agricultural sector.

The process-level levy is priced on meat, dairy and fertiliser processes. It looks at fertiliser quantity received to farms in comparison to produce. The levy includes a split between short and long-lived gases. Collective and individual farms have the opportunity to enter an Emissions Management Contract to receive payment for emissions reduction and recognition regarding sequestration on farms. This proposition also includes reinvestment of monies raised back to the agricultural sector.

There have been questions surrounding the method used to calculate methane, coinciding with the methane reduction goal set for 2050. The goal is to reduce emissions between 24% and 47%.

However, this may be an unrealistic goal, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand commentators, Dave Frame and Adrian

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Macey. The two leaders in climate change science opine the current targets are too high. However, they also caution that, due to the importance of tackling global warming, it’s important not to aim too low.

He Waka Eke Noa has been aiming to make methane reductions fair and achievable.

Methane emissions are calculated using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) scale, across the duration of 100 years.

While this method is currently used, a summary of the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report states that ‘the current accounting method, known as GWP100, overstates the effect of the constant methane emissions on global surface temperature’.

Professor Frame and Dr Macey advocate for emissions to be calculated using a new calculation that better determines methane emissions. Since 1990, the agricultural sector has reduced emissions by 30%, but is a step in a longer journey. As many sectors adapt to address the climate change issue, the emissions pricing consultation in February will give more information on further steps that can be taken by the agricultural sector. ¢

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Short term incentives for foreign investors to buy Kiwi farmland and turn it into unmanaged, potentially unlogged pine forest may be hurting future prospects for agriculture. fuller pro groove joint pliers

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The forestation of productive farmland has raised concerns in both the dairy and red sector agricultural industries, as multiple government policies promote the growth of Pinus radiata for carbon credit trading.

“The recent spike in the afforestation of sheep and beef farms is not the result of consumer-driven demand,” says Federated Farmers meat and wool chair William Beetham.

“Rather, it is the result of heavy-handed and short-term government policies designed to incentivise more trees, regardless of whether or not they are the right tree in the right place.”

Of particular note is the so-called special forestry test. The Overseas Investment Office requires most investments by foreign concerns to display a ‘benefit to New Zealand’ in their business model. However, this clause is waived entirely when offshore interests buy farmland for forestry activities.

Technically, there is no mechanism to ensure that these new forests are logged and harvested when mature or pruned, maintained for fire prevention or swept for biohazardous pests.

“That’s not fair even to our responsible New Zealand foresters,” says Mr Beetham.

Keeping tractors in action

p Federated Farmers warns that the current system governing foreign investment in forestry may be detrimental in the long term, though it supports the idea of carbon sequestration

The price of New Zealand carbon credits has hit a record high of $68 a unit.

Polluting industries offshore can buy the credits to offset their carbon emissions, so investors are incentivised to buy farmland, plant trees, reap the credits, sell them offshore at a profit, and thus take that money out of the local economy.

Farming, by comparison, generates export dollars to benefit the country’s bottom line, as well as putting food on Kiwi tables.

A report commissioned by Beef + Lamb New Zealand from Wairarapa-based BakerAg last year found between 2017

and 2020, some 24,956 hectares of land were approved for sale to overseas buyers under the special forestry test. More recent data shows another 40 consents were granted under the special forestry test to a foreign applicant between July 2020 and August 2021.

While Federated Farmers is not against the concept of sequestering carbon in forestry, it says New Zealand should be more strategic and look to the long term.

The alternative may be a landscape of unharvested pine, doing nothing for us but filling the bank accounts of foreign businesses. ¢

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The competitive price point and durability of CFMoto’s early quad bike offerings gave the brand a tenacious foothold in rural New Zealand, and now the company is set to unveil its biggest range ever.

The big surprises from the 2022 CFMoto offering are in areas that those original farming customers might not expect, but they deliver a message that’s loud and clear. CFMoto is a serious contender with the big brands in this space and is moving up to challenge road bike builders of pedigree at just the right time.

In the UTV and quad off-roader arena, 2022 sees a whole lot of choice, with UForce side-by-side units spanning the power range from 600cc through to a beefy, power steering equipped 1000cc unit. CForce quads continue to deliver good value for money, with a span from the utility focussed 400cc model all the way up to the CForce 625 with power steering.

This summer has seen a lot of action in the recreational and sports off-roader field. CFMoto’s ZForce 1000 EPS may be the perfectly balanced entry-level machine for this category, beating its rivals hands down in a comparison of cost to thrill-factor. There’s even an electric quad on the way for the youngsters, with styling reminiscent of blockbuster computer game Halo’s ‘warthog’; a reference many gamer parents will smile about too. However, it’s in the realm of

road bikes where CFMoto has really thrown down the gauntlet for 2022.

In a year when commuters are seriously considering two wheels to bust petrol price woes, a trim, good looking commuter bike like their 300NK is just the tonic.

Alternatively, the 300SR has the look of a real racer, or buyers could step up to the 700CL-X Heritage, an aggressive-looking bob-tailed street machine that still comes in, brand new, at less than $10,000.

Then there’s the 650MT adventure bike, and an even bigger, more versatile 800cc model in the works, slated for release later this year. It all adds up to a stable of machines rivalling the scope of some big, established names out of Japan and the US and poses an important question for farmworkers, adventure enthusiasts and road riders alike.

Why not give one of these sharply priced and well-appointed machines a test ride when you’re shopping around for some fresh horsepower in 2022? ¢

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588

p CFMoto has expanded its range beyond the quads and UTVs that forged a good reputation for them on local farms

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PUZZLE TIME

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WHAT’S ON? For outside of Dargaville events email info@thelifestyler.co.nz

February

Junior Surf Life Saving for under 14yrs old — Weekly on Sunday mornings. For more information or to enrol, message Surf Life Saving Baylys Beach Facebook page or send an email to sls@baylysbeach.org.

FOR LEASE

Building for lease

WORK WANTED

MATAKOHE SALE

Murray Lynch 021 966 501 Grant Harrison 027 210 1479 Don McKenzie 021 754 174

TRADE & SERVICES

Noel Baker 027 455 5828

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd. PLUMBER (SEMI retired) available for small property maintenance jobs… call John 027 494 2919.

Any job big or small.

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Available long term for a dentist, the first 3months FREE of rent.

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Phone Des 027 293 4234

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

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

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

PAINTER SEMI-RETIRED (tradesperson) for all your small jobs. Phone 09 439 5557.

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

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching.

Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Off road parking, Air conditioning & Alarm.

Dargaville Twilight Market — 25th February 5pm–8pm on the lawn outside the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.

CARPET VINYL laying service. We supply quality flooring products with 35 years of experience in installation and at competitive prices. Garage carpet floor preparation and restretching. Free quote phone Ian 027 499 6413.

RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto.

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FENCING FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 0274 765 458.

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LIVESTOCK

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HAY FOR sale Tangiteroria, conventional bales off bailer.

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Closing date for classified advertising for the February 15 2022 edition is Monday, February 14 2022

FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2022

FIREWOOD — get it in early, dry hot mix $100 cm, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.

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FOR SPORT LISTINGS

Dargaville Gun Show — 12 February 9.30am–2.30pm. Kaipara Community Hall, Hokianga Road, (opposite ANZAC Theatre) Vaccine Pass required. Adults or Families $5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

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WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

TOKATOKA

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TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 8 2022

CLASSIFIEDS SITUATIONS VACANT

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the February 15 2022 edition is Monday, February 14 2022 SITUATIONS VACANT

CAUSAL KAIMAHI and 1 full-time. Enquiries: 09 439 0545 or 021 0294 1574. Cut-off date for applications 1st March 2022.

PRISTINE BIOLOGICALS (NZ) LIMITED

TEACHERS

Dargaville

Come and work in a fun new Preschool in Mangwhai! www.fame.co.nz/ teaching-vacancy info@fame.co.nz

We are seeking hardworking, reliable people who are available to work shifts and on-call as required.

Process Workers • Shift Work or on-call • Forklift license an advantage Administration Assistant • Part-time (20 hours per week) Quality Control/Compliance Technician • Part-time (20 hours per week)

School Secretary Position

Paparoa School is looking for a new school secretary, to commence in March. This position is for 26 hours a week, commencing at 8.15 and finishing at 2.30.

Required skills are: • Friendly and effective receptionist who enjoys working with parents, caregivers and children.

• Skilled at preparing newsletters, website updates, social media and documents.

• Manage the finances of the school - payments, invoicing, report writing, payroll.

• Collaborative team player who supports other staff members.

• Able to carry out Office duties efficiently.

Other duties as required.

• Training available.

Pay rate depends on qualifications and experience.

Please apply by email to principal@paparoa.school.nz Include a cover letter, your CV and the name of 2 professional referees.

Position closes on 18 February 2022

Plant Supervisor • Full time Suitable candidates would be required to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to commencement of employment.

Please email your C.V and a covering letter to: careers@pristine.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30 pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle.

Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. To be resumed when traffic light system allows.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

TE KOPURU Community Trust Inc Coronation Hall AGM. Thursday 10th March Coronation Hall Te Kopuru at 6.30pm. Seeking nominations for Secretary and Vice Chair positions, nominations due by 24 February 2022.

Nominations need to be seconded. All welcome but attendance limited to 25. Please RSVP intention to attend. Nominations and RSVP to tkcoronationhall1911@ gmail.com.

WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM!

Charitable Trust (DCCCT) operating as the ANZAC Theatre

“My previous job was nothing like this, but it has been an easy transition. Some people may think that they are not qualified for this kind of role, but with the training provided I have found it easy to gain the new skills I now use ever day.

I’m building relationships with customers and advising them on their marketing, to help grow their businesses.”

- Olivia Green, Weekend Lifestyler

community media

Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz

By appointment, phone Specialist Susan Doig PHONE: 027 451 9285 or 09 536 4220 EMAIL: breastcare.essentials@gmail.com WEB: www.breastcareessentials.co.nz

Southern (Te Kopuru) Football Club Inc. Souther Rugby Club Community Evenings Friday 4 February 2022 onwards

Everyone welcome, family friendly New to the area? Come on down

will be held 23rd February at 5:30pm

Please respect that we must comply with COVID 19 regulations under the current government mandate

at the ANZAC Theatre.

ALL WELCOME Citizens Advice Bureau is open for face to face service Monday-Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm. A vaccine pass is not needed to visit us, however we do require you to scan or sign in, wear a mask, and observe social distancing. To have one of our trained volunteers help you with your enquiry you can also contact us by phone 09 439 6100, email at dargaville@cab.org.nz or txt 021 0240 7123.

Correspondence to: PO Box 106, Dargaville 0340 Phone: 09 439 1691 Te Kopuru Email: Secretary southern.rugby.club439@gmail.com

Public notice

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

Come, Learn NZ Sign Language and Māori Ringa Tohu Reo with Eddie Classes starting mid-February

8 weeks, once a week 2 hours per week

Maungaturoto

Waipu

Dargaville

Whangarei

Kawakawa

Kaikohe

Paihia

ZOOM

Costs less than $50 for most courses

Special Meeting

Venue: The Arohanui Maori Community Center Date: 19.02.22 Time: 2.30pm Agenda: Special meeting to elect position of officers. Due to covid restrictions only North Kaipara warranted + pending wardens only please, no proxies.

Authorised Ken Steen (Chairman)

AWA WHANUI

Big River FM Notice of special General Meeting

OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

M.O.H Funding available. Home fittings available on request.

Southern Clubrooms, Te Kopuru

AGM

North Kaipara Maori Wardens Association.

“If you can make someone smile over the phone, then you can gain that rapport with them.

That’s the key to this job - if you can talk, then you can do it! Once you make that first call then it becomes simple.”

- Krystal Carey, Northern Farming Lifestyles

For women after full/partial mastectomy, lumpectomy & reconstruction. Breast prostheses, bras & swimwear available from Anita, Amoena & Trulife range.

Kitchen - dine in and take away 4.30pm onwards

Enrol at www.eddie.nz

• 1 Full time sales role available • Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged • Cell phone and computer knowledge are an asset

BREAST CARE FITTINGS

Dargaville/Whangarei/Warkworth/Far North 15th to the 17th of February

Bar opens at 4pm

Dargaville Community Cinema

APPLY TODAY!

Integrity

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To be held at the radio station, 9 Liverpool Street.

All welcome.

5.30pm Tuesday 15th February, 2022

Tui Rua Limited of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an off license in respect of the premises situated at 1a Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai 0505 known as Mangawhai Village Wines.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Liquor Retailer.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 10am to 10pm.

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

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

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

This is the second publication of this notice, the first was published on the 1st of February.

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February 8 2022

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

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Kokopu 325 Kokopu Block Road

Premium location, well presented dairy farm Situated in the popular Whangarei District of Kokopu, just 14km south of Whangarei, this 123.82 hectare (more or less) dairyfarm in two titles features premium location and north facing. Featuring fertile land, well laid out infrastructure and a nice selection of specimen trees making for a picturesque and appealing setting. The comfortable three-bedroom home is situated on the south side of Kokopu Block Road and features a triple garage. Producing 153,512kgMS from the 2020/21 season, on the milking platform containing 165 hectares, with a three-year average of 152,971kgMS. The contour consists of 40 hectares of flats, some lazer drained, balance being easy rolling and a well formed race system provides easy access to the 50 paddocks. The vendors are retaining the 46 hectares of hill country on the southern side.

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 9 Mar 2022 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View 11am-12pm Thu 10 Feb & Wed 16 Feb or by appointment Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/1020723

DA R GAV I L L E 19/140 Logan Street

$400,000

License to Occupy — are you ready to downsize into a brand new 2 bedroom cottage with wet area shower, open plan kitchen/dining and lounge.

This home is fully carpeted with a single garage and automatic door opener. You will have security, independence and companionship plus the use of the Community Hall for birthdays, Xmas and any other private functions.

JEAN JOHNSON

027 499 6493

09 439 7575

dargaville.century21.co.nz

M A U N GAT U R O T O 39 Gorge Road

$495,000

Large piece of land close to the Maungaturoto township and school. A house site already formed with metal driveway. Private and secluded with rural views, and room to spread out. Subject to title being issued.

JEAN JOHNSON

027 499 6493

09 439 7575

dargaville.century21.co.nz

DA R GAV I L L E 56 Colville Road

N E G OT I AT I O N

A prime spot of Dargaville, wonderful views for miles from this very private and comfortable home. Lovely wrap-around decking with large BBQ entertainment area. Very quiet and secluded amongst mature trees. Sleepout suitable for guests, HRV system and heat pump. This property is very warm and sheltered. If it’s views & privacy you want, this is the one for you!

JEAN JOHNSON

027 499 6493

09 439 7575

dargaville.century21.co.nz

CATHERINE MCCOLL PROPERTY INSPECTOR/ PORTFOLIO MANAGER PH: 027 524 8655 rentals.dargaville@century21.co.nz C21.co.nz

DA R GAV I L L E 217 Hokianga Road

$695,000

Looking for a home with an excellent indoor/ outdoor flow? Great for entertaining with modern combined kitchen/dining area. Separate lounge with fireplace and heat pump. Main bedroom with ensuite, 4th bedroom could be your own office space and a good sized main bathroom. Decent section with ample off-street parking. This home is insulated top and bottom with a double garage.

JEAN JOHNSON

027 499 6493

09 439 7575

dargaville.century21.co.nz

DA R GAV I L L E 36 Pirika Street

O ff e rs ove r $ 2 8 0 , 0 0 0

Large 1396sqm section with good building site.

Double garage with power and carport. Rural and residential views, located in a reasonably quiet street. Opportunity not to be missed!

JEAN JOHNSON

027 499 6493

09 439 7575

dargaville.century21.co.nz

B AY LY S B E AC H 8 2 C h a s e s Te r r a c e

$400,000

Take advantage of the stress free and peaceful lifestyle on this West Coast beach. Baylys Beach is a popular area with plenty to do - surfing, fishing, off-roading or taking a stroll down the beach to view the awesome sunsets. 2 bedrooms with open plan living, large patio area with extra space for visitors. Selling as a going concern, as is.

JEAN JOHNSON

027 499 6493

09 439 7575

dargaville.century21.co.nz