Kaipara Lifestyler, January 24th 2017

January 24 2017

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 Splash Dargaville Swimming Club beat the heat at the Douglas Logging 2017 Swimming Northland Age Group Championships held throughout the weekend at the Kauri Coast Community Pool. The annual meet saw competitors gather from all parts of Northland, including several groups from Auckland. Dargaville club coach Glen Smith said his team had been training hard in the lead up to the event. “They were really excited to compete and had been looking forward to it for a while,” he said.

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Rescue boat for Tinopai  by Ayla Miller

The Kaipara Harbour could soon have a second dedicated rescue boat patrolling the waters and it will be based at Tinopai.

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Spokesperson for the North Kaipara Coast Guard Walter Smith says this move is in preparation for the planned Tinopai Rescue Centre.

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facilities and the organisation behind us to enable us to reach a point where we could have a dedicated rescue unit based here in Tinopai,” he said.

The boat, christened Manaia Rescue, will initially be used for training until

coast guard members obtain their masters’ qualification. Once this is complete the boat will then be dedicated to rescues on the harbour. continued on page 3 …

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 Nine whanau teams competed at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex for the prestigious Kerry Strongman Trophy and $500 prize money during the third consecutive Whanaunga Touch Tournament. The event was supported by stalls, a water slide, a bouncy castle and health checks by Te Ha Oranga and profit was raised for the Otamatea Marae. Te Kotahitanga Kaipara came first, Roll Bounce second, and Paparoa Point took out third place.

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 Local photographer Ken Cashin captured this moment between Dargaville lad Ethan Tittleton and a little blue penguin on Baylys Beach, as the small bird took some time to rest its wings on this Kauri stump after battling the wild waves of the West Coast beach.

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Relief for Mangawhai

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Rescue boat for Tinopai

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Relief could be on the way for Mangawhai residents struggling with low water supplies due to lack of rain and high demand.

 Graham Sibery, Kaipara District Council chief executive

 A dedicated rescue boat is set for Tinopai once necessary qualifications are complete

Training has been ongoing since last year near Kawau Island. However it was decided that to be properly prepared and trained for the Kaipara Harbour further instructing was required in the area coast guards would be patrolling.

“We need to train in our own harbour because it is our own environment and the Kaipara is entirely different to the east coast,” says Mr Smith.

“Kaipara Harbour is expansive when the tide is in, but when the tide is out it has only half the size which makes our rescues unique.

It is a completely different beast

because of the nature of the harbour and the mudflats.”

Mr Smith says the Coast Guard volunteers would not be able to reach the same level of training anywhere else and this will be the first time a boat will be based at Tinopai.

The only other rescue boat for the Kaipara Harbour is based at Helensville.

The boat was delivered before Christmas and an instructor travels to Tinopai to conduct the training sessions. The North Kaipara Coast Guard members hail from Poutu, Te Kopuru, Baylys Beach, Dargaville, Ruawai and Pahi. 

The Kaipara District Council have announced that support has been arranged with the assistance of Fonterra and Whangarei District Council. Water is being transported from the WDC Ruakaka facility by Fonterra tankers to Mangawhai for local water contractors to meet residential demand.

“By supplementing the availability of local bulk water in Mangawhai, more deliveries can be made per day, as the local trucks will not need to travel to Wellsford or Snells Beach for supplies,” said KDC chief executive Graham Sibery. “Hopefully this will help more homes in Mangawhai obtain water deliveries as soon as possible.”

The first delivery of bulk water was made at noon on Friday, January 20.

“The cooperation from Fonterra in redeploying a tanker and WDC for permitting access to the Ruakaka water supplies has made this possible and is greatly appreciated,” said Mr Sibery.

Normal arrangements for delivery to residents continue to apply, and residents should contact their usual suppliers. 

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Water safety education Contest attracts crowds  by Ayla Miller

 by Ayla Miller

The Kauri Coast Community Pool is offering free entry for one week to help promote water safety this summer.

A crowd of keen anglers and families took part in the annual Tinopai Fishing Contest raising around $11,000–12,000 for the students of Tinopai School.

 From left: Kauri Coast Community Pool aquatic coordinator Daniel Fulop, lifeguard Ethan Sherwood and aquatic coordinator Joseph Misileki are ready for the pool’s Community Water Safety week

Customer service coordinator Dayna Talaese says this is the first time the pool have held a free week and says with water related accident figures on the rise now is a good time to educate people about water safety.

“There are a lot of drownings and accidents happening so we thought why not. We have the pool here, it’s summer, let’s open it up for the week.

Everyone can come and have a swim and at the same time we can run a few water safety events,” said Dayna.

Activities will include events such as ‘Be a Lifeguard’ sessions, water safety lessons, aqua aerobics, as well as a session offering open water swimming tips specifically aimed at

those competing in the Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon and Bay of Islands Classic.

Dayna encourages everyone to come along and make the most of the opportunity.

“It’s a good chance to have some family time before the kids go back to school.

“With these sessions running, why not learn something about safety in and around the water, and make sure you and your family are safe over summer.”

The free entry week will begin on January 23–29 and there are limited spaces for the water safety sessions so bookings are essential. Call 09 439 1065 or contact the pool via their Facebook page. 

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 Alex Saint received first place for the kids’ sprat competition. Here he is awarded a PS4 and two games by Kristeen Peters

Tinopai School principal Sonya Kaihe estimated around 400–500 people attended the contest and the accompanying fair on the school grounds. “It was one of the best days we have had in a long time. We had entertainment and carnival rides, and people were so generous with their donations.

“We had lots of fun and the hangi was beautiful. There were a lot of sharks out in the harbour, people were saying. Everybody donated their fish back as well, so we had a great fish auction afterwards.

“It has become a really family oriented day for everyone.” Sonya says

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Andrew Lee Searle, 20, from Te Kopuru has been charged with 10 counts of arson within the Kaipara area following a series of fires in the district.

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Mr Searle appeared in the Dargaville District Court last Thursday, January 19 in front of Judge Greg Davis.

The charges date back to 2014.

The most recent charge Searle faces relates to a fire at Kellys Bay on January 12 this year.

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Mr Searle was remanded in custody to appear on February 2.

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contestants travelled from all over the country to take part in the competition.

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The heaviest fish caught on the day was a 6.92 kilogram snapper hooked by Matthew Bell, which secured him first place in the Inner Harbour category.

Mat Sim caught the heaviest snapper in the outer harbour category weighing in at 6.44 kilograms.

The kids’ sprat competition was won by Alex Saint for his catch of 0.97 kilograms.

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‘Tis the season to recycle

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 by Joanna Manson

With the district packed with holidaymakers, summer recycling is proving to be a busy season for Kaipara Refuse.

Since the closure of recycling at Little River Transport, the Dargaville Refuse Station has had to re-organise to meet the volume of recycling demands .

Managing director at Kaipara Refuse, Rob Battcher, said it had been a busy summer so far with a noticeable increase of traffic and it was important for the public to acknowledge what can and can’t be recycled and to rinse recyclables thoroughly.

“Please make sure recyclable goods are clean and remember if it isn’t, it is rubbish.

He also wants the public to be mindful of their staff.

“Most people are polite and helpful with recycling but we do get the odd difficult person once they find out they can’t recycle a particular item,” he said.

Kaipara Refuse only recycles plastic items like soft drink and water bottles, milk bottles and ice cream containers.

Plastics such as takeaway containers, packaging plastics, and plastic glassware are treated as rubbish.

However Mr Battcher says the recyclable categories could change at any time and Kaipara Refuse will be the first to let residents know if that does happen.

He said there had also been confusion over glass recycling in the past and wanted to remind the public that it only included bottles and jars.

“We can’t recycle mirrors, window glass and homeware glasses,” he said.

Greenwaste can still be taken to the refuse station for a small fee. 

With all this hot weather around it has shaken up a few young birds, as the lack of fresh water and too much hot sun is not quite what they wanted.

It is interesting how many of our visitors are keen to see what bundles of fluff we have for them to look at.

Of the two baby moreporks that that we rescued just before Christmas, one died two days later and the other is going very well in the cage outside.

 LeeAnn Kerr is happy to assist members of the public with recycling at the Dargaville Transfer Station

A different side of the lakes  by Ayla Miller

If you have ever wondered what goes on underwater after dark you could have your questions answered during a guided night tour as part of the annual Kai Iwi Lakes open day held at Lake Waikare.

Event coordinator Kim Jones says this is a good opportunity for people to see another side to marine life.

“Quite often you get a different look at what is living in the waterways at night time. There are quite a few freshwater crayfish and they are usually more active at night,” she says.

A selection of community organisations will also have a presence during the day and there will be a range of activities for everyone.

“We really want to show people the great things they can do at the lakes and at the same time be aware of what is special about them and how you can minimise your impact on the water quality and the biodiversity in and

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around the lakes,” says Kim. The day is also promoting World Wetlands Day which is February 2. This year’s theme is wetlands for disaster risk reduction.

“As these lakes are a world class example of a dune lakes system it is a good opportunity to promote that message.”

The event will be held at Lake Waikare on Saturday,  From left: Tearoha Phillips, Chance Ratima-Phillips, Giavanna Pumipi-Hawkings, Syrenity Hawkings and Jarmane Hawkings January 28 and will go from get ready to see what is below the lakes surface 10.30am–3.30pm. Guided Photo credit Lorna Hefford night tour starts at 8pm and registrations for that activity are tour participants must be 13 years old essential at info@emr.org.nz. Night or over. 

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Over Christmas we received another baby morepork about 10 days-old. It would have been cast out of the nest as it has a slightly crossed beak and the adults know there is something wrong. Not being about to help, they abandon them which is common with many wild birds.

This little fat ball of fluff is doing very well and we should be able to just about fix his beak by the time he is big enough to release.

Visitors just love him when we bring him out and show them how we feed him. Even some German visitors wanted to take him home!

We are also hand rearing a baby pukeko which was saved by a lady who noticed something moving beside the adult pukeko that had been run over and killed on the road. We have a dish of corn so visitors can feed the baby and they love him.

Not to be outdone, Morris our pet myna continues to greet visitors by calling out “come on, come on” or asks “do you want to go to bed”, followed by “who’s a cheeky boy”.

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Where It’s Easy to Live Roadworks for January 2017

Area specific works planned during January include: • Minor bridge repairs throughout the district; • Urban spray round – Dargaville area; • Maintenance grading throughout the district when conditions are suitable; • Unsealed/sealed pothole repairs throughout the district when conditions are suitable; • Water table restoration – Cole Road and surrounds, Valley Road and surrounds; • Pre-reseal repairs – Baldrock, Whakapirau and Settlement Roads; • Drainage improvements – Avoca Road, ongoing; and • Sight improvements – Avoca Road, ongoing.

Thank you for your co-operation. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information.

Water Restrictions Are Now in Force Due to low rain fall across the Dargaville area since the start of summer and a heavy demand on water resources, there is a ban effective immediately for all those connected to the Dargaville and Baylys beach public water supply for the following purposes: • All hosepipe use • All irrigation and sprinkler use The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

Water restrictions are a necessary precaution to delay the need for more stringent restrictions so we need to conserve water now to avoid shortages over the next couple of months.

The Kaipara District Council urges all residents to conserve water to ensure that water supplies for essential household purposed can be maintained.

Council is also asking rural households not connected to water supplies to conserve water, because the bulk water suppliers who top up their water tanks depend on the Council’s community supplies for their water.

This Notice is issued pursuant to clause 1609 of the Kaipara District Council General Bylaw.

Anyone who breaches the water restrictions may be liable to a fine of $500.

For more information on the status of the water supply, please visit Council’s website at www.kaipara.govt.nz, telephone 09 439 3123 or visit the Be Water Wise website at www.bewaterwise.org.nz Curt Martin General Manager Infrastructure

Temporary Road Closure

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be temporarily closed for floodgate replacement and stopbank reinstatement.

Stopbank Road, Ruawai, RP 0 – 109 metres.

Possible dates: Subject to weather and suitable tides, the road will be closed for a 12 day period between 01 February 2017 and 09 March 2017.

Council Meetings February 2017 2:00pm Thursday 09 February, Taharoa Domain Governance Committee.

Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

10:00am Monday 13 February, Council.

Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

10.00am Friday 17 February, Raupo Drainage Committee.

Raupo Drainage Board office, Wharf Road, Ruawai.

10.00am Monday 20 February, Mangawhai Community Park.

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Community Assistance Grants

Kaipara District Council’s community assistance grants are now available for community organisations wanting capital or operational funding to continue their work.

Organisations that could provide services to the Council and community, that the Council would otherwise provide, could also consider a Contract for Service with the Council. This is a formal agreement for delivering services the Council might otherwise provide for Kaipara residents and visitors.

Apply now online at www.kaipara.govt.nz (under grants and funding) or telephone 0800 727 059 and ask our Customer Services Representatives to post an application form to you.

Please note that all completed applications must be received by 4.30pm Friday 03 February 2017.

If you have any queries, please contact Paula Guy Stuve on 0800 727 059 or email council@kaipara.govt.nz.

Prohibited Fire Season

Pursuant to Section 22(2) of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 the Rural Fire Authorities of Kaipara District Council, Whangarei District Council and the Department of Conservation, hereby declare a Prohibited Fire Season to be in force from midnight Tuesday 10th January 2017, until further notice.

The prohibition will remain in force until weather conditions and fire danger indicators warrant its uplifting, and applies to all land in the Kaipara District and Whangarei District except land administered by the Department of Conservation.

Any permits issued for this period are now cancelled.

All fires in the open air are prohibited with the exception of the following fires outside of Department of Conservation areas: Commercially constructed barbeques, incinerators (complying with NZS 5262, 5435 and 5442), cooking fires such as umu, hangi and spit fires, subject to the following conditions:

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For more information, an application guide and form, visit our website www.kaipara.govt.nz. For advice on your application contact the CCS administrator, Paula Guy Stuve, at Council on 0800 727 059.

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New chapter for printer

Knitting group expands

 by Ayla Miller

 by Anna Harding

Trevor Hunter has been the face behind most of the Northern Wairoa’s printing for the last 52 years and is now swapping the printing press for a fishing rod as he heads into retirement.

Gowns for premature babies, medical play dolls and clothing for children and families are some of the things being made by the Kaiwaka based Whangarei Hospital knitting group.

 Trevor Hunter is retiring after 52 years working as a printer

Trevor began his hand-typography apprenticeship with the Northland Times, which was the daily newspaper and print service, when he left school in 1964 and has seen many changes in the industry over the years.

The 1980s brought with them particular changes when the letterpress was replaced with offset printing which meant using plates instead of hot metal.

Now with the move toward digital printing Trevor has decided it is time to retire, but says he feels lucky to have had a career which has seen him out until retirement age.

“I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I left school. My father knew the Northland Times owner at the time and asked if there were any jobs going for me. I never thought I would end up doing this,” he said.

After changing hands and buildings several times, the Northland Times eventually closed down in 1999 and Mr

Hunter went on to work for Dargaville Print until 2007.

In 2008 he shifted to the current workshop on the corner of Kapia and Totara Street, and helped to set up AD Focus Press with Anthony and Debra van Leeuwerden who own and operate AD Focus digital printing on the same site.

“I’m grateful to Debra and Anthony for giving me the opportunity to finish my time with them and their business,” he said.

Trevor says he has enjoyed getting to know his regular customers as well, and thanked them for staying with him right through his career.

Now at the age of 69 he is looking forward to seeing some more of New Zealand, doing some hunting and fishing, and keeping fit.

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“We also give rugs, beanies and scarves for people on dialysis, so we are working with quite a few groups.”

To the families, the group is anonymous but Gale says “the nurses are blown away. We get thank you letters from them which I pass on to the ladies.”

The group has come a long way in its two-and-a-half years since she put an advert in the paper ‘to see if we could do it’.

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“The hospital supplies us with fabric for the dolls and the dolls are used to show kids where the needle will go, or where they’ll get a cast for example”, says Gale. “The kids can draw faces on them and take them home. Some go home with a family of dolls if they’ve had a lot of operations.”

Gale also said the group supplies children and their families with secondhand warm clothes. “Some homes don’t have heating and it makes it really hard for them. Pretty much all

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The jamboree experience Kenpo kicks off The New Year has brought growth across all areas in Northland Kenpo including three foundation-year students of the specialist self-defence school upgrading in rank.

 by Ann Morgan

Scouts from Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Dargaville were among 3,000 scouts from across New Zealand and overseas participating in the 10-day action-packed Jamboree in Blenheim recently.

 Northland Kenpo grading participants. Gail Mason pictured back left and Shane Joyce, William Paki and Ron Mason respectively pictured back right

 Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Dargaville scouts participated in the 21st NZ Scout Jamboree in Blenheim

“Our Nor thern Nightmares’ contingent enjoyed a wide variety of activities,” said Kaiwaka leader Bruce Ferguson.

“First-time experiences featured a helicopter ride, shotgun target shooting, archery, paddle boarding, rockwall climbing and abseiling.”

The five challenge-filled activity pods included a visit to Sir Peter Jackson’s Knights of the Sky exhibition at Omaka, a vintage car museum, water events at Ngakuta Bay, the Blenheim train tour, and overnight bush survival camping.

“The opening and closing ceremonies were special events and badge swapping added to the experiences, along with learning life skills such as patrol team building, cooking, doing laundry and grocery shopping.

“Jamboree was an awesome experience. The Scouts did us proud and have done things that will be with them for life, and they have grown so much in confidence. We could never have got there without the community behind us supporting our huge fundraising effort — thank you all.” 

Kaipara based William Paki, Gail Mason and Shane Joyce became senior instructors as Third Degree Black Belts and they were presented with degree documents signed by senior American Kenpo Karate exponents.

Grand master Tatum’s area representative Ron Mason expressed his pride in their efforts.

“They are all able to adapt equally to giving or receiving instruction and have an interest in the martial arts far exceeding those who just seek an ‘I’ve got the T-shirt’ type of experience or a bucket list involvement, with a shallow interest in the subject,” Ron said.

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Walking for arthritis

Horses on holiday

 by Ann Morgan

Kauri Coast TOP 10 Holiday Park has opened what could be New Zealand’s first equestrian centre at a holiday park.

Daniel Powell of Wellsford has known Kazushi Noiri for many years and when the opportunity came to walk from Wellsford to Kaiwaka with him as part of his Arthritis fundraising walk from Bluff to Cape Reinga fourteen-year-old Daniel didn’t hesitate.

Kazushi worked in aged care looking after an elderly lady with arthritis. The disease made her very unwell and Kazushi decided as a way to give back to the community he would support the Arthritis Foundation and trained for a year to prepare for the walk.

“He had come all this way and Daniel thought it would be great to walk part of the way with him,” says Daniel’s mother Thereasa.

It took the pair five hours to reach Kaiwaka where Daniel sent his friend on the rest of his journey.

“I thought it would be fun and it hasn’t been an easy journey for him. In Pukekohe  Daniel Powell of Wellsford joined Kazushi Noiri on part of his walk from Bluff to Cape Reinga Kaz slept under a tree and he has had a few challenging incidents,” we met a lady with arthritis in her says Daniel. knees and another had it in her fingers “We walked against the traffic with and she couldn’t move them much our high visibility vests on, and found — it made me realise the disease is quite a few things like a Ferrari logo quite real. badge. It is amazing how much rubbish “Kaz was on day 57 of the journey you don’t see on the road from your car.” and had reached his goal of raising Daniel thought he would be sore $5,000. He finished the walk in 66 before he reached Te Hana as he hadn’t days, walking about 40–50 kilometres trained like Kaz had. “I started to feel a day. I only did 20 and that was sore as we got to Kaiwaka. On the way far enough.” 

 Jane McComb, TOP 10 Holiday Park owner, sisters Auni and Zeia from the USA, pony Xena and riding instructor Jamieson Parker

The centre includes a riding arena, paddocks and yards, offering riding, tuition and stables.

Owners Chris and Jane McComb purchased the park three years ago and have been making it their own — recently winning the Top Service Award in the TOP 10 Holiday Parks’ annual awards. The centre is aimed at horse riders and caters for riding holidays where people can bring their own horses. Horse riding lessons suitable for beginners are also available on the park’s resident four horses.

“Our guests are loving the experience and I know the horses did too. It’s great for guests to be able to combine a holiday with this sort of activity as well — they can ride as much or as little as they want.”

The idea came about when Chris and Jane saw an opportunity to offer their guests something different.

They set about transforming their premises and setting up a suitable facility for those guests who want to bring their own horses.

Jane herself is a keen equestrienne and has an international coaching certificate as a riding instructor.

She says she has been around horses her whole life and is excited to offer this unique experience to her guests.

“Pets are part of the family and more and more people travel with their animals; horses should be no different,” Jane says.

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LIFELONG LEARNING Opportunity knocks close to home  by Andy Bryenton

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In engineering workshops such as Dargaville’s Newman Engineering and Farrand and Mason, up-and-coming apprentices get to grips with the business of heavy metal from both ends of the education spectrum. You’ll find some coming up through the ranks in the tried and tested manner, putting in hours under the tutelage of respected local engineers. You’ll also find at least one trainee augmenting his university studies with hours on the tools — 400 this summer alone to be precise. It’s all part of fostering new talent and providing a service to the community.

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A&P SHOWS Summertime is show time

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 by Anna Harding

Gates open 9am ADMISSION $10.00 per adult, $5.00 per child (first 2 children only – children under 5 are free) WHAT’S ON

Equestrian showing and jumping, Harness ring, Cattle, Dairy goats, Wood chopping and Shearing events, Team roping, Calf riding, Alpacas, Petting zoo, Young Farmer’s dunking tank, Market stalls & Trade sites.

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A&P or ‘agricultural and pastoral’ shows have their roots in Scotland with the first one in 1822.

The first show in New Zealand was held at the Bay of Islands in 1842 and today, these iconic Kiwi days are still deep in their rural roots.

Although the agricultural sector in New Zealand has changed significantly over the years, Kaipara A&P shows have worked hard to stay relevant.

Nevertheless the traditional attractions like equestrian events, pedigree cattle, wood chopping and shearing continue to be very important at both shows — the Paparoa show and the Northern Wairoa show.

For more than 100 years, A&P shows have provided everyone with an experience of rural life. The usually hot and sunny days are filled with family fun, and with January almost over these events are just around the corner.

The first show kicking off in the Kaipara this year is the Paparoa show, on Saturday, February 4. This will mark its 141st year. There will be all the traditional events and more, like dairy goats, team roping and bull-riding.

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For a gold coin donation there is a wide selection of entertainment lined up, like quad bikes, the vertical bungee, a bouncy castle, the mega slide and more. There’ll also be vintage and stock cars to check out.

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A dog’s tail …

‘Summatime, an’ tha living is weird’ Gidday readas. Boss ackterly sang those werds about summatime, an’ his gerlfrend, Sharene, give me her ‘sufferin’ look.’.

“It’s okay Billy,” she sed. ”Boss is lookin’ atta wether forcasts an’ he’s not a happy chappy.”

I new wot she mean eh? Cos me ana Boss just some down froma hills ona proppitty. We stopped ata deary runoff, ana share milka Pete tole Boss he mite havta start cullen the heard, cos there’s not much feed.

“We lookin’ ata nother drought”, Pete sed. Boss agread. “Dunno wots the wether doin. Ya look ata wether map an’ yer kin see a big low come across the Tasmin See, an it all goes south of hear, Aucklin’ gets rain, an’ Wullingtin, ana rest ofa South Island. An whata we get?

Bugger all rein and lota blimmin wind.

Wen we got back to homested, Sharlene had paper open, an sed to Boss, in her skooltecher voice “Metservice says summer is still waiting.

It’s definitely cooler than we should be at this time of year, and we expect it to remain cool for the remainder of January and through to February.”

“Well ya cooda fooled me,” said tha Boss, wiv a grump voice.” Lookit the grass, Dry asa bone.”

“Yea,” said Sharlene, an’ gess wot.”She read proper agin.”Met service lady says Auckland, Coromandel and Northland have had it better than the rest of the country.It has been pretty dry in these regions but even with the southwesterlies, it’s still pleasant. The good news is that we may be having a nice autumn coming.”

“Nice for who?” seda Boss. “Me mate ova at Mangerwhy sez they all runnin’ outa water. Tha farm is dryin’ up. Wen we get a showa of rein, the bluddy wind dries it up agen.”

Well readas, Sharlene agread wiva Boss, but turned tha page ofa papa and sed, did Boss rilly reckin life was so bad. “Lookit these yanks, deah. That

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Donild Chump got hisself sworn at to be president.”

Bos stopped Sharlene then “Sworn IN as pres,” he sed.

“Nah,” sed Sharlene. “Thears millyun of ‘Mericans, and even kiwis, an Ozzies, an’ Poms, peeple orl over the werld marchin an swearin’ at Donild Chump getting inat power.”

Boss hada look over her sholder atta papa. “Well, suppose we rilly not so bad off. It’s gotta rein sometime.

Tell yer wot. Lets, not wurry. Let’s get the boat outa tha farm shed, en’ hed off ter tha Pahi Regatter. Take off fer Anniversry weekend.”

“Grate idea deah,” sed Sharlene.

“I’ll make a bakin an’ egg pie to take. You kin come too Billy. I will make it a big one.”

Not orl bad news then readas! Cheers Billy.

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Welcome to Wellsford Stacking with speed

Our small, boutique, family friendly childcare centre boasts a huge backyard for outdoor adventures. Taking enrolments now. Limited spaces.

 by Ann Morgan

The Wellsford Library hosted members from the New Zealand Black Stacks sport stacking team to show the community how this sport of skill, speed and accuracy is played.

“There were about 40 children at the event and they really enjoyed learning about the sport,” said Speed Stacks’ managing director Tanya Sadlier.

“Hopefully it will become a local sport. It is so much better for everyone than sitting in front of the computer or television.” Black Stacks’ chairman Richard Foster became involved in the sport when his son Ashley discovered it on Youtube through a school research project on world records.

“He was looking for fastest times for Rubik’s cubes and then found the fastest stackers in the world,” said Richard.

“There is a big community that put their videos on Youtube and Ashley got interested and ordered his cups, mat and timer and got hooked. It is a sport children tend to be able to beat their parents at  Joel Potter and Ashley Foster demonstrate Sport Stacking to the crowd at Wellsford library straight off.”

Richard says the sport is great socially not always known. It is sometimes For more information on the sport call and for hand and eye coordination. taught through schools as it helps Tanya at Speed Stacks on 09 431 5559 “Children aged from three years old with learning difficulties, focus and or visit www.speedstacks.co.nz  through to elderly adults participate concentration, reading and behaviour in sport stacking and make great issues. It is also known to help with friends and it keeps the brain active. issues such as autism and it can be It is a sport that is very popular but played anytime anywhere.”

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

WHAT’S ON?

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793

Dargaville

Northern Wairoa A&P Show February 11. Contact show manager Nicky Poyner for more information 09 439 5595 or email n1cky.p@xtra.co.nz.

Dargaville Stockcar Club. Two day race meet. January 28 and 29.

Drop-in-centre starting January 24 from 10am–3pm at the Town Hall epicentre — foyer beside Anzac Theatre. To assist by way of time or resources contact Bev on 021 250 6776 or Viv on 021 439 686.

Murray Kyle (Aus) folk, reggae and blues with Olly Knox on January 22 at 2pm at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club — $10 entry.

Justices of the Peace Signing Desk.

Justices of the Peace will be available on all Dargaville Court House open days 10am–12noon. Commencing Thursday 19 January.

Polo, Thursdays at 5.30pm. Bob Taylor Rd, Tangiteroria — All Welcome. Phone Karen 027 212 5721. January 31.

Parkinsons Support Group February 2.

10am–noon, Community Health Services,

Save Lives

Dargaville Hospital. Morning Tea provided, all welcome. Contact Barbara Leslie for more information 09 437 6881.

NZ 60s Up Movement Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert, 1st Thursday of the month, 7–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club held 1st Sunday of each month at the Scout Hall Onslow Street. 1pm till 4pm.

Enquiries phone Bruce 09 439 5513.

Kaihu Valley Music Club every 2nd Sunday except January from 1–4pm.

Everyone welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827.

Peggy purls in our Community. Meeting monthly, every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am, at Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street.

Mental Health & Addiction Consumer Network. Mondays 10am–4pm in CMA rooms, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville. Gold coin lunch and workshop. Contact Graham Johnson Arataki Ministries. Phone or text 021 717 181 or 09 439 1685.

Stitches and Craft, 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Dargaville Bridge Club. Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm.

Playing Bridge at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. For more info dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Janice 09 439 1400.

Wednesday Crafts 10am–12.30pm in old CMA building, Tirarau Street, All welcome. Varied crafts and warm friendship. Lunch, morning tea and transport provided if necessary. $5 entry fee. Phone Lilian 09 439 7799 or Cynthia 09 439 5895 for more details.

Mainly Music every Wednesday 10– 11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499.

Make a Friend Playgroup. 0–5 years Thursdays 9.30am–noon. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Ange 09 439 1304.

Girls Brigade For girls 5–15 years.

Thursdays 3.30–5pm at the Baptist Church, Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone Pauline 021 263 7556 or 09 439 7507.

Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam runs every Thursday 7–9pm at the Town Hall through school terms only. A gold coin donation.

Blokart sailing Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches.

Contact Greg Schultz, 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz.

Dargaville Ukulele Group. New members are welcome either expert or beginners. Phone Mick 027 4792 126 or 09 439 7870 for more details.

Wellsford

Community day showcasing the work of Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group. January 22 from 10am–2pm.

Meeting at Tapora Community Hall. RSVP to Jane Worthington 021 133 6390 or

CAR OF THE WEEK!

kaiparaharbour@gmail.com.

Wellsford Country Music Club 2nd Sunday of the month. Phone John for further info 09 425 4041.

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Indoor Bowls Club at the Senior Citizen’s Hall, Fagan Place, every Monday 7.15pm ($3 includes refreshments) contact Terry 09 431 3254.

Mangawhai Bowling Club — Housie/ Bingo Held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club, Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371.

Markets

Dargaville Riverside Market corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays noon–4pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on Facebook.

Kaihu Market on February 11, 9am– noon. Kaihu Hall, stalls free, proceeds to fundraising for the hall. Esma 09 439 7293 Paparoa Farmer’s market every Saturday 9am–noon on the village green Paparoa.

Mangawhai Village Market is on every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm.

Contact Marita for details 021 598 917.

Maungaturoto Markets are on 1st Friday of the month, 3.30–6.30pm.

For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 0222 0218 or email maungaturotomarkets@gmail.com.

Community Flea Market 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243.

Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala, market day, 1st Sunday, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802.

Te Kopuru Market on 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

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Kaipara Service Directory Join us at 60s Up Movement of NZ Be entertained, meet new friends, enjoy an afternoon tea and friendly conversation.

We meet at the Dargaville Rugby Club the first Tuesday of every month.

Entrance $6 per meeting and this includes afternoon tea.

Contacts: Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560 Nicky Poyner 09 439 5595

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ty ce per nan Proainte air M Rep &

• Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Water Blasting & Chem Washes • Decks • Rental Repairs • Section Cleanups • Fences & Repairs • Concreting • Rubbish Removal • Hedge Trimming • House Renovations • Plus Much More

Andrew Turner

027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628 ats.maintenance@hotmail.com

Collections, Adjustments & Repairs in store

Farm & recreational Quads & Bikes.

General Service to full rebuild, GST reg.

Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625

106A Victoria St Dargaville Call 09 438 3509

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

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

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

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

CONTRACT FENCING

ENGINEERING (2002) LTD PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz • All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE

Thursdays 10-4pm at Noise Co.

OPTOMETRISTS

ATJ

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PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

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BARBER

187 Rodney Street - Wellsford (09) 423 8313 0274 760232 Clive Baker

Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician

Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

PEST CONTROL Are seasonal pests bothering you?

We offer a range of services to help you rid your home of unwanted creepy crawlies

Office 09 439 8048 Fax 09 439 8049 office@hartfunerals.co.nz Cnr Gladstone Street & Victoria Street Dargaville

CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com

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

Tim & Sharlene Lord

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions

Phone 021 114 6729 www.kaiparacleaningco.co.nz

Kaipara Flooring Co. Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto

YOU DREAM IT, WE’LL BUILD IT

Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends. Residential & Commercial Q Card Finance Approved. 6–18 month terms. 6 Mths interest free.

Top Quality Installation Service For a free measure & quote ph Christine

MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the (09) 946 9886 or 021 515 415 septic tank cleaning specialists in your district. www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz email: kaiparaflooring@gmail.com Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

Design and build new homes Full home contracts available

New patients welcome! love your smile 30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz

Mitch King Builder: 7–9 Liverpool St, Dargaville P: 09 439 5989 | 027 498 4782 E: kingbros@clear.net.nz | www.kingbrothers.co.nz

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FAST GLASS SERVICE For all your glass and glazing needs.

• Competitive rates • Mobile EFTPOS • Free mileage Dargaville to Ruawai

Phone Kyle | 09 439 2979 or 021 137 6353

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Kaipara Service Directory

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Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

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and other leading companies

CLASSIFIEDS

Tuesday: 9am – 5.30pm Monday: 9am – 6pm Wednesday: 8.30am – 5pm 42 Normanby Street, Dargaville (Old post office building)

09 438 3144 www.wtp.co.nz

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 31 January 2017 edition is 10am Friday 27 January 2017

For Sale

Wanted

Nurseries & Plants

Wanted To Buy

BOATS FYRAN 12ft & trailer, Evinrude motor 15HP, service records, oars, anchor, new gas inflated lifejacket, new rod Jigmaster 500, good boat for the bay. $2,000 phone 027 280 1089.

MALE WANTING room for board, prefer house situation. Working night shift, quiet and tidy. Phone Thelma evenings 09 439 8171.

NATIVE PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens, situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Specimen trees, ornamentals, hedging, windbreaks, shrubs, groundcovers and more suitable for coastal or inland locations. Discounts for bulk purchases, delivery service available. The Nursery is open Saturdays 10am to 4pm and at other times by appointment. For more information phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

SMALL MOTORHOME – tidy condition and ready to go. Phone 021 0225 6032.

Livestock

Situations Vacant

CAMPING LIGHTS, cookers, fridges, portable toilets and gazebos. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

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

CRUZ ROOF racks and boxes. Also Kayak cradles and bike carriers. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

DISC BRAKE pads. We stock a large range of car and light commercial pads. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

SUZUKI 4X4 wanted to buy – parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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

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

AVAILABLE: MATAKOHE/RUAWAI area for short or long term. Please phone 021 546 368.

Contracting Services CONCRETE WORK – All aspects, drives, paths, patios, house and site prep – Call Mike 021 077 7377

HAY; WEED Free, conventional bales off baler, Tangiteroria. Phone 09 433 2787 or 027 316 7647.

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

Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.

STANDING TREES, 17 mix Gum, Pine and Macrocarpa – 70 years old plus. Phone 09 439 7718.

STOVE: OLDER model Shacklock, in excellent condition, perfect for bach or rental. $100 ono Phone 09 439 8371.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara – car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices – Phone Drex 09 439 7573.

Garage Sale

HUGE GARAGE SALE Deceased Estate Monday 30th January 8am (not before).

144 Colville Road, Dargaville (Limited parking up drive)

Storage

Security SECURE YOUR Home - Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches – Supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 – Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/restretching/garage carpet – Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413.

FENCING – New and repairs/stockyards/post & rail.

Phone Richard 027 856 6411.

SANDY PAWZ dog grooming — wash/blow, dry/clip & nails. For all your pet grooming services call Lacey 021 248 1555.

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

Entertainment

09 439 6068

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

SINGLE? MEET other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself, all ages. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’ Phone 021 639 552.

www.jeanettewilson.com

RAFFLE DRAW 1/2 sheep Kings School of Dance – Diane Jensen & Wayne George.

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR

CONTACT

Do you have a positive outlook and an active sense of fun and humour? Are you organised, patient, calm and motivated? Our service users need YOU!

Situations Vacant

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

Andrew Simpson — 027 449 1228

DARGAVILLE MUSEUM and Lighthouse Function Centre. Weekend Supervisor. Part time position available for an enthusiastic person. Experience and/or qualifications in customer service, tourism, catering, events and hospitality preferred but not necessary. Would suit someone with an interest in history and a passion for the region. Closing date: 27 Jan, 5pm. For a job description please contact the museum. Email your cover letter and CV to darg. museum@xtra.co.nz or post to Dargaville Museum, PO Box 166, Dargaville. Ph: 09 439 7555.

HAPPY STEPS Early Learning Centre has a vacancy for a Qualified teacher between 35–40 hours per week.

Monday–Friday. Please contact Crystal on 09 439 0220 or email crystal@happysteps.co.nz or deliver your CV to 90 Logan Street Dargaville. Applications close 18 February 2017 at 4pm.

• Proven ability to work with and relate to people with intellectual disability • Team leading skills • Communication skills both verbal and written • Behaviour and Medication Management • Experience in Internal Auditing • Basic money management • A clean license & safe driving skills • Cooking, cleaning and infection control knowledge • Self motivation, with good organisation skills • First aid skills and certification • Technology savvy • A fun sense of humour • Ideally live within half and hour of the facility • Previous nursing knowledge would be an advantage although not essential This role covers four ‘day/night’ shifts (3.30pm– 9am) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, including sleepover.

If you have the skills for this role, please send or email a cover letter and your current CV by 5th February to:

We are a small manufacturing company looking for someone who enjoys working physically and is self motivated.

-making all our products to a quality standard

Tanya Millar, Residential Manager, Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust 115 Tokatoka Road, RD2, Ruawai 0592 or email kaurilandsskills@xtra.co.nz

STAY AFLOAT

-customer service

with TV medium & healer Jeanette Wilson

Bring me your aches and pains & lets see what the spirit surgeons who work through me can do for you! There is also an opportunity to try PXP micronized purple rice and experience first hand what it can do for you. Text Jamie 027 349 3878 to register for this FREE event.

• Dairy Herds • Dairy replacements • Buying & Selling • Sheep & Beef • Weaners & Yearlings • Prime Store Boners

The position involves;

HEALING & PXP Wed 25th Jan 7:30pm The Lighthouse, Dargaville

Raffle Results

Grazing

FYRAN 14FT 6 inches with Mariner 50HP 4 stroke motor, VHF Radio and Fish Finder, New WOF and REGO, tilt multi-roller trailer – $10,000 ono. Phone 027 492 2248.

LOUNGE SUITE: La Z Boy, 3 seater plus 2 recliners, mid green fabric in excellent condition. Cost $3,500 – good buy at $500 – 09 439 8371.

HOUSE WANTED –3 plus bedrooms in Dargaville area with town water preferred, around $250,000+. Most options considered. Txt 021 995 600.

-forklift work (training provided)

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

The person we are looking for needs to be physically fit, as some heavy lifting is involved, keen to learn, who also enjoys working in a team and have some skills of their own.

Please apply in writing or Email to: andrew@wadeconcrete.com Wade Concrete Products Ltd 26C Edward Street, Dargaville Applications close 18 February 2017.

THIS SUMMER

Think water safety

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CLASSIFIEDS Property Maintenance 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs – Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 – Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd AP SERVICES meth contamination testing. Confidential service. Reliable results. Reasonable rates. Certified tester. Email: phil@apservices.co.nz or phone 020 4117 9255 or 09 439 0045.

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

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

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out, scrub and leaks fixed.

Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 31 January 2017 edition is 10am Friday 27 January 2017 Public Notices

de Bruin Dance Studio Learn Highland dancing at the de Bruin dance studio. Suitable for children aged 4 years and older.

Classes on Tuesdays from 3.30pm

Enquiries ring Sarah de Bruin on 09 439 6714 or 021 175 7263

AUDITIONS

Book, Music and Lyrics By Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL www.origintheatrical.com.au

Phone or Txt Paul

Sunday 12th February 1.00-4.00pm and Wednesday 15th February 5.30-8.30pm @ 241 Victoria Street, Dargaville

CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service.

Priced from $350. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. Code Compliant.

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.

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

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

Message us on Facebook or email dargavillelittletheatre@gmail.com for an audition pack.

Contact Brenda Polwart 021 833 805 to book an audition.

DARGAVILLE HIGH

BEGINNING OF

TERM 1 2017

Wednesday 1st February 2017

• Peer support training Year 13s 9.00am, in Common Room, Mufti.

• All staff back at school (Teacher Only Day).

• Peer support training Year 13s 9.00am, in Common Room, Mufti.

• Teacher Only Day.

Friday 3rd February 2017

• YEAR 9 AND YEAR 13 ONLY. • Opportunity for Years 10, 11 and 12 to come and talk to Deans re: Timetable/Options (after 11am).

• Last opportunity for new 2017 enrolments.

Tuesday 7th February 2017

• ALL STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL - FIRST DAY OF TIMETABLED LESSONS. • Deans Assemblies at 8.45am (Year 9 in Hall, Year 10 in Gym, Year 11 in Library, Year 12 in Drama Room, Year 13 in Common Room.

Please note that any new enrolments for 2017 must be made before Friday 3rd February.

Putting Northland first

AREA RESERVED FOR PAHI REGATTA

SWIM between

During the period of the reservation, subclause 3.2.1(a) & (b) governing the speed and navigation of vessels will be suspended.

THIS SUMMER

A service to celebrate Margaret’s life has been held.

All communications to: Mr B R Bickers C/- P.O. Box 8043 Kensington, Whangarei 0145

In Memoriam

Passed away 30 January 2016.

Wonderful memories, treasured forever.

Remembered and loved always by your children Malia and Bucko, and all your family and friends.

MAWSON, Colin Ross (Ross) MBE CStJ. On 15th January 2017 peacefully at his home, Dargaville. In his 91st year.

Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 66 years.

Much loved father and father–in–law of John and Jenny (Auckland), Peter and Ruth (Dubai), Judith and Stephen Pearce (Orewa), Anny and John Hay (Scotland). Cherished grandfather of his 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

His funeral service was held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 78 Normanby Street, Dargaville on Monday 23rd January 2017, followed by interment at Mount Wesley Lawn Cemetery, Dargaville. All communications to 3 Meadowpark Drive, Dargaville.

Noel Kenneth Remnant "Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last forever, The pain of losing you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day".

Dearly loved husband of Liz, Dad of Paul, Jacqui and the late David (Jock), father in law of Andrea and Mason, Poppa of Brooke, Jemma, Jimmy, Logan and Freya.

Forever in our hearts.

Bereavements

DAVID TE REWITI MAKOARE After a short illness, passed away surrounded by whanau. 7th Dec. 2016 at 12.30am.

Beloved son of Moses & the late Mona Makoare (nee Cook), brother to Norman, Zsarna, Late Paul & Little–John. Dad to Juanita, Arai, TeRewiti, Manaaki & Henare. Uncle to all his nephew’s and niece’s.

Many hearfelt thanks to all, words can not express the true essence of LOVE that was given.

Parker Ralph 20 years have past, Ross (youngest son) 10 years and Karen (only daughter) 1 year. Remembered with love Fay (wife/mother) and brothers Stephen & Jo, Wayne & Vicki and their families. xxx

Special thanks to Brian, Roz Godfrey & family and Wally & Sjanette Hagoort for their support.

May God Bless you all as he has blessed us, with peace in our hearts.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, AMEN!

DRIVE PHONE FREE! Save Lives

Te Kaunihera A Rohe O Te Taitokerau

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Clause 3.13.3 of the Northland Regional Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2012, that the area of Pahi River downstream from the Pahi and Whakapirau wharves to Mangrove Point, Arapaoa River, will be reserved for the purpose of conducting the Pahi Regatta on Saturday, 28 January 2017 between the hours of 10.00am and 3.00pm.

The reservation area will be marked with buoys throughout the event.

THE FLAGS

Loved step mum of Brenton, Gregory, Sharon and families.

Dearly loved sister and aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

Public Notices

2017 Commencement Dates

The school office will be open for enrolments/enquiries between 9:00am – 12:30pm Tuesday 31st January

BICKERS, MARGARET VERONICA On 15th January 2017 at her home in Dargaville, in her 85th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Rodney (Ivan).

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

Thursday 2nd February 2017

ARAPOHUE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Wednesday 1st February 2017

For women after full/partial mastectomy, lumpectomy & reconstruction. Breast forms, Pre-pocketed Bras and Swimwear.

Ministry of Health Funding available.

24th January, 2016

FREE & Confidential NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

School commences for all students on

DARGAVILLE/WHANGAREI KAITAIA/KERIKERI 8TH & 9TH FEBRUARY

Death Notices

Roles for teens to 30-somethings (or can pass for these ages) available – some non-singing and dancing parts.

027 271 2022 Septic Tank Services

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Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

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DARGAVILLE LITTLE THEATRE

Dargaville Bobcat Services

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

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