Kaipara Lifestyler, January 25th 2022 by Integrity Community Media

January 25 2022

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A blast from the past

Spanning Kaiwaka’s busy highway Kaiwaka residents are set to have a safer, more scenic way to cross State Highway One as work begins …

p Dargaville’s Janelle Reynish has been named Miss Kumeu 2022 after impressing the judges at the nation’s biggest hot rod show with her ensemble of 1950s rock ’n’ roll fashion. “To me and my family, this is normal,” says Janelle. “I’ve been a pin-up for the past four or five years. However, this is the biggest award I’ve ever won and it’s one of the biggest in the country.”

Opposition to highway slowdown u by Andy Bryenton

Sweeping plans to drop the speed limit of nearly all Northland state highways have drawn the ire of civic leaders across the region, including Kaipara councillor for the West Coast-Central Ward, David Wills.

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Waka Kotahi seeks to reduce road deaths by making roads safer, and has discussed reducing Northland’s speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h, including all of state highways 12 and 14. “We are very rare in New Zealand in the amount of kilometres we drive on the state

highway network. Our communities and towns are joined together by these roads,” says Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith. State highways are not administered by the district council. Mr Wills suggested that the true motive may be cost-driven.

“It costs less to engineer a road for an 80km/h speed limit than it does to do so for 100km/h. It’s a cheaper option to reduce the speeds than to maintain high-risk roads to avoid serious injury and death,” Wills said. continued on page 4 …

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p Circus Kumarani’s holiday programme has brought fun and confidence-building activities to towns from Baylys Beach to Paparoa this summer. Circus arts tutors have been out in communities teaching skills like juggling, balance and even unicycle, with Kumarani founding member April Atkinson returning from the Far North to assist in the fun.

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p The Poutō Lighthouse Challenge was a great success for 2022, as competitors and families gathered at the popular seaside spot last weekend to enjoy the day. Organiser Josephine Nathan reports more than $1,000 was raised for the Northland Cancer Society. The event raised awareness not only for this cause but also for the preservation of the natural maritime environment. The philosophy of kaitiakitanga is the basis for Josephine’s establishment of the annual bike, run and walk event, with this being the fourth challenge. She would like to acknowledge the Lions Club, Waka Eke Noa whānau, Poutō Primary School and all those who attended and took part, finishing with a refreshing dive into the Poutō Point waves.

‘Plan for Omicron — be ready’

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER January 25 2022

u by Paul Campbell

“We awake to being in red again, and while we had three days of ‘release’ to orange last week, we know how to deal with being in red,” says Kaipara Major Jason Smith. The national red traffic light applied from midnight last Sunday and is expected to remain in force for several weeks as authorities assess the impact here of Omicron, which has swept through the rest of the world. “Kaipara people have been really resilient during Christmas and New Year,” says Dr Smith. “However, this time, the real issue is the experts saying Omicron is coming and many people may get sick. “Kaipara has the worst vaccination rates of any council area in all of New Zealand. I have concerns for how we’re all going to fare if what the experts are predicting and what we’ve seen from overseas with Omicron, smashes us here in Kaipara. “Are Kaipara people ready? Every household should put together a plan for how to get through. Every business, including farms, should have a business continuity plan for when staff are sick. Have a household plan. Be ready,” Dr Smith says. The spectre of Omicron has already radically changed the activity landscape in Kaipara and the rest of the country. Here, it has caused the cancellation of Northland Field Days for the second year in a row, which is a huge economic loss to the region. “The option of postponing the event was discussed rigorously, but we simply can’t have exhibitors, suppliers and all the volunteers involved in bringing this event

to Northland waiting around to see what happens with the latest strain,” said event coordinator Megan Walters. “The potential cost to everyone involved will be massive if we were to simply carry on and hope for the best only to be shut down. The Northland business community will also suffer losses of income in hospitality.” Other major events cancelled include the Paparoa A&P Show and the iconic Pahi Regatta on anniversary weekend. “There will be no public events at Pahi due to Covid considerations,” said regatta spokesman Darren Sheppard. Another major visitor attraction, The Kauri Museum at Matakohe, has been operating under the Covid protection framework since it was introduced in 2021. “Visitor numbers have been increasing since the border with Auckland was lifted in midDecember, and the museum has p “Be ready for Omicron” — Mayor Jason Smith large, well-ventilated spaces and comfortable operating under red level, with systems in place to welcome visitors,” FOR ORIGINAL PAINTINGS said marketing executive Grant O’Neill. For information on Covid precautions, go to the covid19.govt.nz website. ¢

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Resource consent streamlining

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Opposition to highway slowdown He speaks not just as a councillor but also as a member of Northland’s Regional Transport Committee. Mr Wills noted local concerns about suggestions of a blanket 80km/h approach to state highways, opining there were other options to make the roads safer. Councillor Wills is not the only local politician to speak out against the plan. Ann Court, Far North deputy mayor and Northland Regional Transport Committee representative has called for an economic impact report before any speed changes go ahead. “I think Northlanders will be p Kaipara’s David Wills is speaking out against a proposed highway choke back, which could have absolutely outraged,” said Court. disastrous effects for Dargaville and other small “You can’t just arbitrarily reduce towns in the region it to 80km/h across the whole region. Every Northland road death is a the only issue, as Ms Court noted in her tragedy. However, people will still not drive call for an impact report. to the conditions or within the speed limit, A lower speed limit may push up whether it’s 100 or 80.” prices for fuel, food and consumables Similar slowdowns have been in Dargaville, as fewer trips a day will implemented on highways in the be able to be undertaken by freight Bay of Plenty and the central North trucks. Dargaville already pays an Island, with an 80km/h limit imposed average of 10 cents a litre more than on the Napier-Taupo highway despite Whangārei for petrol, due in part to its massive local opposition in more than geographic isolation. 1,800 submissions. Public consultation begins next Potentially, the economic impact of month, with large numbers of such a slowdown could be prohibitive submissions expected. An online for Kaipara citizens. However, the petition to quash the speed drop has inconvenience of a longer commute is not garnered 30,000 signatures already. ¢

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A major restructuring has made it easier and quicker to secure resource consents for building works in the Kaipara. ‘A breath of fresh air’ is how one industry professional describes the Kaipara District Council’s resource consents team since the council made substantial improvements to their service. “The community helped us identify parts of the process that caused them pain,” says resource consents manager Wendy Robinson. “Working with the community highlighted things we hadn’t p Recent changes have been a win-win for the council and community, with both better served, says resource consent even thought about.” manager Wendy Robinson This renewed experience is the direct outcome of a report, fail when it came to interacting with the restructure and an effort on the part community. One significant issue was of staff to turn what had been a poor around statutory timeframes and meeting customer experience into a good one. those targets. The report provided An independent report into the suggestions for change, and a restructure council’s resource consent service was was undertaken. commissioned after a notice of motion Resource consent applications have was raised by Councillor Peter Wethey, increased dramatically during the last following complaints from citizens seeking couple of years. In six months of last year, the KDC received 49% more applications to develop their land. The report, prepared by Barkers and than during the entire 2019–2020 period. Associates, found the team was achieving The resource consents team has achieved most of what was expected of them under 100% of consents issued on time for 15 legislation. However, they were set up to of the last 16 months. ¢

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Spanning Kaiwaka’s busy highway

Peanut harvest due in March

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Kaiwaka residents are set to have a safer, more scenic way to cross State Highway One as work begins on a footbridge project to link the two sides of the town.

The current commercial peanut growing trials in Kaipara and further north announced this month are already in the ground, and a harvest is only about seven weeks away.

A gathering of workers, dignitaries and Kaipara District Council staff marked the beginning of the endeavour, which has been many years in the making. Resident Lars Hakkenburg first suggested the concept in 2015. He made a convincing case to the KDC, who received funding from the Provincial Growth Fund to make the p A blessing ceremony marked the beginning of work on a pair of new footbridges that will tie together the two halves of project a reality. Kaiwaka for pedestrians That promise of support The KDC has picked Bridge It NZ to has been fulfilled by Kānoa — the Regional Economic Development and oversee the work. The company has Investment Unit. After plans were drawn subcontracted many local firms to and a site approved, the project was assist as the foundation and pile driving green-lit to proceed. Two footbridges will work commences and landscaping and be constructed to span the busy highway. carpentry are undertaken. For safety, the southern state highway In his speech at the blessing, mayor Jason Smith paid tribute to Councillor underpass will be closed for a few days, Jonathan Larsen for raising the need for starting from January 19. After the piles safety improvements around Kaiwaka and abutments are built, the bridges will with then-minister Shane Jones. In be lowered into place with the help of a turn, Councillor Larsen acknowledged crane. Work is expected to be completed, the council for turning around the and the bridges open for use by the end of March. ¢ funding applications.

“The Kaipara seed went into the ground on November 11, and harvest will depend on maturity but will be around mid-March,” says Northland Inc’s project manager Greg Hall. He is overseeing all facets of the trial implementation, including harvesting, planting and drying. p Trial peanut plots were prepared at seven farm sites “In terms of hopes for the yield, this is a genuine trial, so there’s revealed until a little more than a week no set figure we’re working to. This is ago. MPI is contributing nearly $700,000, the first time these cultivars have been with an additional $300,000 in cash and grown in New Zealand, and this stage in-kind support from Northland Inc, Picot of the trial will identify which cultivars Productions, Landcare Research, Plant & provide the most successful yields, to Food Research and landowners. then be moved on for more commercial “The Northland trial crops have been trials next season.” planted on a range of farm types including Phase two of the peanut project that beef, dairy, orchard and vegetable first began in 2020 was launched at farms, where they have been planted as seven sites across the Kaipara and Far rotational crops or for horticultural use,’’ North Districts. Four of these are located says Mr Hall. “The goal is to establish within the Kaipara, including in locations locations which offer the most successful around Kai Iwi Lakes and Ruawai. growing conditions. As financing details had not been Northland Inc is taking the lead in the finalised, the plantings were not new project, which will run for two years. ¢

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Northpower is hitting the streets this summer to better understand the needs of its customers in the Whangārei and Kaipara districts. The survey is in response to the significant changes taking place in the energy market, with energy hardship becoming a growing issue in the region and the increasing adoption of alternative energies such as electric vehicles and solar power changing the way Northpower’s customers consume energy.

General Manager Network, Josie Boyd, says energy hardship is a reality for many Northpower consumers and the company is keen to better understand how to support its community with these challenges. “At the same time, we have consumers who are wanting to make their homes warmer and drier, and other consumers who want to better understand alternative energies like solar and electric vehicles, or make energy choices that are better for the environment.

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Fishing for school shark data u by Andy Bryenton

Massey University researcher Alex Burton and the Tindale Marine Research Charitable Trust (TMRCT) are asking anglers to report the recapture of specially tagged school sharks. Burton has been working with the TMRCT to tag and release school sharks off the northern coast. Many of these fish inhabit Kaipara waters. With a hot fishing season in full swing, Alex and the trust’s directors ask that fishers report the tag information from any they catch. “If you catch one of p If you catch a school shark this summer, look out for a special tag on its back, which may mean that it’s part of a these tagged sharks, conservation research programme please record their details, as well as any photos or observations orange tip attached near the animal’s of interesting details you make, such dorsal fin. as bruising, scars for example,” said The trust, founded by New Zealand Mr Burton. anglers and conservationists Scott “If possible, please release the shark and Sue Tindale, maintains tag and again to help continue the research.” release programmes across various School sharks are a vital part of the fish species, helping better understand marine food chain and range in size the ecosystem beneath the waves. from only 30 centimetres to 1.8 metres. If you catch a tagged shark, visit To study their habits, migrations, tindaleresearch.org.nz and fill in a form breeding grounds and interactions online to help contribute to the effort, with other sea life, the TMRCT has been or email the tag number and details fitting them with satellite tags. These like the fish’s weight and length to are distinctive black pods with an tindaleresearch@xtra.co.nz.

Activating artistic visions u by Andy Bryenton

Creative Northland is planning an informal meeting day to continue a dialogue with local artists and groups planning cultural works to benefit the community. Last November, Hinurewa te Hau and a team from Creative Northland hosted ar tists and creative group representatives at Dargaville’s Lighthouse Function Centre as part of a plan to develop a coordinated arts and culture framework for the Kaipara. “The council has already worked with local artists on p The arts in Dargaville are set for a boost, with Creative Northland hosting a discussion and advice day this month to some striking pieces. Pieces advance creative projects, like this recent gallery display such as the Welcome to Dargaville signs really reflect Dargaville’s a place with so much untapped potential roots. We’d like to make art and culture a and talent.” more central part of the work we do,” said This month Creative Northland is KDC CEO Louise Miller. returning to Dargaville to help give a “Creativity is such an essential part of boost to creative projects in the area. a community,” Creative Northland team Representatives from the organisation will lead Olivia Garelja said. be on-site at the Seed co-working space in “It is what brings people together, and Fosters Arcade on Thursday, January 27. it’s important that all creative disciplines They aim to help facilitate cultural and are celebrated and have a place within artistic works, which may need anything the community. from funding to space to simple advice. “I have now been heading to The Seed The discussion session will take place once a month over the last year. It’s been from 11am to 3pm, and all those with a both intriguing and energising to connect project or plan to promote the arts are and help uplift creatives across Kaipara, welcome to attend. ¢

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Safety measures for pontoon A literary new year u by Paul Campbell

The newly completed renovated wharf and pontoon project at Pahi, is to undergo additional remedial work, after use by boat owners during the holidays, when shortcomings were apparent with a number of boats suffering damage. The Pahi work was part of the Kaipara Kickstart project that saw new pontoons at Dargaville and Pahi, culminating later this year with a new wharf at Poutō. “However, the proof of the pudding so to speak is the need for remedial work at Pahi,” says a Pahi Fishing and Boating Club member whose launch p The Pahi pontoon is in use was damaged while tying up to the structure. them, with some navigational lights, in “There are sharp and unfendered approximately two to three weeks. corners on the pontoon, and with a tide “We have also been discussing running damage can result, and at night, installation of buffers on the wharf and it is difficult to see from a little way off.” are working with contractors to install a However, the club, which has a solution in the coming weeks.” management role in the Kaipara District The club says in the meantime, people Council-owned structure, has negotiated using the pontoon need to be aware of some safety features, expected to be the lack of protection, especially with no installed in the coming weeks. navigation lights at night. The KDC project manager, Brodie The wharf improvements project on the Stopforth, says this will include ladders Kaipara is designed to allow it to better to enable access from the water level cater for a wider range of boats at all tide if needed. levels, including passenger ferries, oyster “We have agreed locations for the boats and charter operations, as well as ladders with the club and will install recreational vehicles. ¢

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Dargaville’s library has started 2022 with new staff, a new catalogue of summer reads, and a pair of competitions to reward fans of fact and fiction. There’s a new face behind the library counter, as Katerina Allely joins the team. Katerina began working at the Dargaville Library just before the holiday break and is on board for this year helping patrons select the perfect summer blockbuster novel or holiday page-turner. She said it is her first library job, and she’s interested in meeting the locals and helping them find a good read from amongst the library’s evergrowing selection. Katerina has also been helping with p New librarian Katerina Allely has joined the team in Dargaville, just in time for the release of a summer some entertainment for catalogue of new books the holidays. As well as posting up a story walk this summer,” says chief librarian Lisa around central Dargaville to entertain Salter. “That’s why we’re offering prizes, youngsters during summer, the library such as movie tickets and pool passes has returned after a brief holiday for our young readers and books hiatus with plenty to occupy those lazy for adults.” warm afternoons. Catching up on your To enter the draw, pick up a reading reading list could also net you a prize challenge booklet at the library and get or two. into the activities and titles on offer. To “We wanted to encourage both kids enjoy the storywalk, follow the arrows and adults to get involved with reading from the library around the block.

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Kaipara businesses and citizens have been concerned by what appears to be a nationwide counterfeiting scam, with false banknotes catching people unaware. The false notes, which are of a quality that could easily fool the casual observer, were first detected in Taranaki in midJanuary. They have also been found in the Far North and are now suspected to be in Kaipara. However, some of the notes handed into Dargaville police have been real notes with wear and tear. It’s a good reminder to double-check, say authorities. “We have received a number of complaints in relation p A real $5 note contains a hologram in a clear panel; something appearing to be missing from fakes circulating to counterfeit banknotes this summer circulating in Dargaville. However, we have had the banknotes of the currency contains no distinctive, in question assessed and found them rainbow-sheened hologram. Other to be of legal tender,” says the police defining factors may also be missing on media liaison. phoney money. The Reserve Bank said “If you believe someone is trying to to look for rough edges, notes that feel pass you a counterfeit note, do not accept wrong due to being printed on the wrong it, and notify the police. If you find you’ve material, notes that are blurred or are already received a counterfeit note, put it poorly inked and tear easily. in an envelope to avoid handling it further While it’s compulsory to hand in a fake, and take it to the police.” there’s no reimbursement, so be safe False notes have one glaring rather than sorry when accepting change discrepancy; the clear window to the left this summer. ¢

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Fisheries New Zealand has launched a summer campaign to encourage fishers to know the rules with more people staying in New Zealand over the summer holidays because of Covid-19. Fishery officers expect to see more people fishing from wharves, beaches and boats. MPI compliance manager Niamh Murphy says people “enjoy visiting coastal areas and catching some kaimoana is often a highlight. “From time to time, rules do change, so the best advice is to download the free NZ Fishing Rules App. It’ll give you all the p Fishing rules are on display during summer latest rules about catch limits, fishing methods, and restrictions get your weather and tide information in your area, so you never get caught for your day out fishing. out. It’s easy to use and will work even “We can all do our part in looking if you are outside a coverage area. after our local fishery or fisheries we “It’s possible that some of the visit this summer by following the rules you relied on last year may have rules. To find out how, download the changed. Our advice is to check the NZ Fishing Rules App wherever you rules or catch a fine.” get your apps from and protect our The ministry has issued kaimoana for future generations,” advertisements on TV, digital and Murphy said. social media. “We’ll also be going “If you become aware of any where the fishers go, so you’ll see our suspicious fishing activity, call us on ads at wharves, fishing gear shops, 0800 4 POACHER (0800 476 224) or coastal dairies and places where you email ncc@mpi.govt.nz.”

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Stick ta tha Red Light rooles “Dunno about all this goin’ Red insted of Orange eh Dog. Seems we going up an’ down like a yoyo when there’s more ‘portant stuff happinin?” Gidday readas, Billy Borda Colly here agin, an’ I gonna haveta ask Boss’s gerlfrend Sharlene wot is going up an’ down. Wots a blimmin’ yoyo? But Boss was talkin’ ona weekend wile he was switchin ona wide screen TV ina woolshed, wot he watches tha footy on wiv his mates. He had a some visitas too. Plumba an’ Bluey an’ Johnno was sitting ina old couch wiv sum bears in hand an’ wen tha TV came on they give a cheers. It was Crickit! “Yeah,” seda Boss, ”It’s about time we gotta bit of free crickit ona TV eh? Sted of havin’ ter pay munny.” Well Sharlene come over wiv some cuppatees and scones but the blokes sed they was happy wiv bear but ‘Yep — love a scone.’ There was a commershil ona TV, so Sharlene sed she was pleased to see only four blokes ina woolshed. “Ya gotta keep things right ina red zone,” she said. That’s wena Boss sed it was good ter have free crickit ter watch when that cronyvirus causing more problims. But then he hada moan cos anuther adverissmint about cronyvirus called Omigod or sumthin’ and red lites came ona TV crickit .“Bugga,” seda Boss.

Sharlene said:”You blokes gotta play yer part hear.” An’ she got a print off her komuta where I duz me kolum and red in her skoolteacher voice: “At Red, we need to protect our vulnerable communities and our health system. Now you blokes might have to go to town off the farm. Wear a face

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p Young farmers have new opportunities thanks to an innovative intern programme; meanwhile, one young local is in the running for a top industry award

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Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage 12 tonner tilt bucket, good rates, own transporter Great service Northland wide

Mobile hose doctor, welding & mechanic service crew Fabrication in steel, stainless & aluminium Repairs & modifications Call us, visit us or email us for any big or small jobs!

PH: 09 439 6178 OR 027 472 3778 E bycroft1@slingshot.co.nz

OPTOMETRISTS

Tu Christey Massage Therapist

TK DIGGERS

FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES

WARREN BYCROFT

morrisandmorris.co.nz

OMAMARI LOGGING

Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

• Crisis Support and Advocacy • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling • ACC Sensitive Claims • Refuge Accommodation or Assistance with Relocation • Safety Programmes, Parenting and Empowerment Programmes

15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

0800 HOSEDOC

100A Jervois Street, Dargaville | westcoaststeelworx@gmail.com www.westcoaststeelworx.com

Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

January 25 2022

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the February 1 2022 edition is Friday, January 28 2022

FOR SALE

LOST

SECURITY

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

WATCH LOST, Monday 17th January, Dargaville township. Sentimental value owned over 30+ years R Weil brand. Reward if found. Phone 09 439 1661.

SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine - Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415. SILAGE FOR SALE, new seasons, 200+ round bales $85.00+GST. Phone 027 478 0185. SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573. TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 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. RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2go 021 0218 1111.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Aoroa Poultry

Any job big or small. We do them ALL

SITUATIONS VACANT

WANTED TO LEASE LAND FOR lease in Kaihu. Very fertile 30.2 ha with 17 fenced paddocks, cattle yards, central race and a creek. Agent estimate $1200-$1400/ha/yr. Will consider all reasonable offers. Contact Alana +61 40 131 5092 or Dhiv dhivian83@gmail.com.

WORK WANTED 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.

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

FIREWOOD FIREWOOD — get it in early, dry hot mix $100 cm, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906. SUPER SUMMER special from $50 M3 (Free delivery Dargaville area). Phone Adrian 020 4091 8732.

FOR RENT A SMALL furnished 2 bedroom flat suit retired couple or 2 working people. $350.00 per week. No pets. Phone Rex 027 726 2839.

NURSERIES & PLANTS 10,000 SHRUBS, trees, re-veg, landscaping, shelter. Ready now for autumn planting etc. Got2Go Plants 09 439 5556. 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Monday 31st January and Tuesday 1st February.

WANTED TO BUY SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573. TRACTOR 4X4 reasonable price, 60-80hp with loader. Terms negotiable. Phone 09 439 5080. WATER TANK plastic preferred medium-large size. May consider damaged ones. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

ENTERTAINMENT DARGAVILLE BOARD games club, Tuesday 1st February 2022 meeting Thursday, February 3rd 6 pm Onslow street, Scouts Club Hall. Gold coin donation BYO snacks. Board/card & tabletop games for teenagers & up.

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

Phone or Txt Paul

TRADE & SERVICES 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. GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

TREE SERVICES KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local. TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance. TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw – 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 0800 933 326. VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

THE ANZAC THEATRE

AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION: www.anzactheatre.co.nz | 09 439 8997

AFTERNOON

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

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

AFTERNOON

WEEK OF

27th January – 2nd February

Last screening

EVENING

NIGHT

THU 27/01

HOUSE OF GUCCI (R13) 5.15PM

THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS (M) 8.15PM

FRI 28/01

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED KING RICHARD DOG (PG) 3:15PM ★ (M) 5.15PM CLIFFORD THE BIG RED GHOSTBUSTERS: WEST SIDE STORY DOG AFTERLIFE (M) 5.00PM (PG) 12:30PM (M) 2.30PM

HOUSE OF GUCCI (R13) 8.00PM

SING 2 (PG) 1:00PM

HOUSE OF GUCCI (R13) 12.30PM

MON 31/01

CLOSED

TUE 01/02

CLOSED

WED 02/02

Adult $16

SING 2 (PG) 3:00PM

WEST SIDE STORY (M) 3.30PM

★

KING RICHARD (M) 8.00PM

KING RICHARD (M) 6.30PM

NEW FILMS: KING RICHARD, WEST SIDE STORY FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: CLIFFORD: THE BIG RED DOG, SING 2, HOUSE OF GUCCI LAST SCREENINGS OF: GHOSTBUSTERS, THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS WEST SIDE STORY (M) 1.00PM

★

Senior (65+) $13.50

Student $13.50 w/ID

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

FULL TIME, PERMANENT We are on the lookout for a superstar educator for our lovely centre in the small rural town of Maungaturoto, Northland. This role can be in our under 2’s or over 2’s, our priority is a passionate educator who fits with our setting and can be flexible and adaptive. This job is suitable for beginning teachers. Applicants will need to pass a police vet and be vaccinated to work in our environment. Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: Michelle Cannon 182 Hurndall Street West, Maungaturoto office@kaiparakids.co.nz 09 431 8765

SITUATIONS VACANT

APPLY TODAY!

WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! • 1 Full time sales role available • Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged • Cell phone and computer knowledge are an asset

“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

★ First screening

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG (PG) 1:00PM

SUN 30/01

sales@dargavillealuminium.co.nz

ECE TEACHER

FENCING

SAT 29/01

For further information please contact 09 439 7102 or to apply please email your CV to

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

Daphne: 167 Pouto Road, Dargaville, Kaipara. collinsdaphne8@gmail.com 021 262 1080 • 09 946 5484 Store below 15° out of sunlight

MORNING

Seeking a full-time aluminium joiner for immediate start to join their team. Must have full clean license, experience as a fabricator is an advantage however training will be given to successful applicant, be reliable, punctual, physically fit, work well in a team and unsupervised, attention to detail and work well under pressure.

GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (M) 5.30PM

Child $9.00

Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler

THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS (M) 8.00PM

Under 3yrs FREE

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

Integrity community media

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

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER January 25 2022

CLASSIFIEDS SITUATIONS VACANT

SENIOR THERAPIST 35 hours per week or hours negotiable SOS Kaipara is based in Dargaville and works throughout the Kaipara District. We provide specialist support, counselling, refuge accommodation and prevention education services to women and children who have experienced family and/or sexual harm. We are a long-standing and trusted organisation with great functional relationships within our community and long-term funding contracts in place to deliver our holistic and diverse programmes. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and skilled Senior Therapist to join our team in providing sexual and family violence services to the Kaipara District community. The role will include providing counselling services and delivery of prevention education programs to the community.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • NZ Counselling qualification and NZ professional body registration • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and build respectful relationships with others • A background in working with culturally diverse clients • Experience with children and young people an advantage • A high level of competence in the assessment and treatment of clients who have experienced trauma • You will be personable with the ability to work as part of a team • Desire to become an approved ACC ISSC provider • Professional boundaries and best practice are expected • Facilitation experience • Strong organisational skills enabling you to plan in advance • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • The ability to liaise and work with a range of organisations and agencies in the community Due to the sensitive nature of our work and our client base this role is best suited to a female. The Board is also committed to the ongoing upskilling for the successful applicant. More information on our service is available through our website: www.soskaipara.com or check out our facebook page. Please send CV and Cover Letter to Sally Leftley, Director of SL Advisory Limited, who is assisting us with this recruitment: sally@sladvisory.co.nz

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the February 1 2022 edition is Friday, January 28 2022 SITUATIONS VACANT

Head of learning Te Reo Māori/ Te Ao Māori Secondary (Years 7-15)/wharekura, Middle leadership Full time, Permanent Te reo Māori | 1MU + 1MMA Our college in the beautiful Kaipara region is looking to employ a permanent, full time Head of Learning Te Reo Māori/Te Ao Māori. The ability to teach across all Year levels is essential. Experience teaching Ngā Mahi Toi, Kapa Haka and networking with our Māori whānau and community is required. The applicant we seek should be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to quality teaching and learning. Willingness to make a contribution to the rich co-curricular life of the school is important School visits are welcomed. A school house may be available. Start time: Term 2, 2022. For all inquiries, please contact pa@ruawaicollege.school.nz Applications close Tuesday 1st February 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DATES FOR 2022: Tuesday 1st February Options with Deans, Year 13 Leadership day. Wednesday 2nd February Options with Deans, Year 13 Leadership day. Thursday 3rd February Teacher Only Day Friday 4th February Teacher Only Day Monday 7th February Waitangi Day - School closed for instruction. Tuesday 8th February Year 9 and Year 13s only. Powhiri. Wednesday 9th February All years return. Thursday 14th April End of Term One.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Work mates to Good mates. We’re hiring now at our Dargaville plant.

Team Members - Meat Processing Silver Fern Farms are looking for enthusiastic new team members to join the whanau at the Dargaville processing site and start their career in meat processing. Our Dargaville site offer work all year round and operate on both day shift (6am - 3pm) & evening shift (3pm - midnight) plus our new midnight shift in the Cool Stores department (11pm -7am) which gives you flexibility to fit your work life around your home life. We are looking for motivated people who simply want to give meat processing a go and I can guarantee you it’s not like you think it might be! You might be experienced already (brilliant!) or have no experience at all which is all good as we provide all the training plus your work clothes and your safety equipment. Roles on offer: • ALL departments! Cleaners, Packers, Butchers, Cool Stores, you name it. • Experienced Forklift drivers needed for our Cool Stores • Please enquire as we might have something for you If a fulltime position isn’t quite right for you just now, we can offer casual hours, job share or flexible hours to suit. To apply, please visit careers.silverfernfarms.com and enter the job code 15845KL.

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.

SELWYN PARK SCHOOL STARTING DATE THURSDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2022 Office will be open on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd 9am to 11.30am for enrolment forms

Contact Leonie at leonie@sel-pk.ac.nz

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) SSA 2021 Limited of Pegasus (Retailer) has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 126-128 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as Super Liquor Dargaville. The general nature of the business to be conducted is a bottle shop. The days on which, and the hours during which liquor is intended to be sold under the licence, are Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm. This application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of 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 grant of the application may, not later than fifteen working days from 18th January 2022, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. This is the second publication of this notice. 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 & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The applicant has applied for the same terms and conditions as the licence currently in force at the premises. Section 102(4) SSAA is therefore deemed to apply. Objections may only be made in terms of suitability.

Big

River FM

PUBLIC NOTICES

DARGAVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR 2022 Sportclub will be in our school hall between 10am – 2pm, on Wednesday 2nd February 2022 for uniform pick up and to purchase new uniforms. FIRST DAY BACK FOR 2022 The first day back for all DIS students will be Thursday 3rd February 2022. School starts at 8.45am We look forward to seeing you all then

Southern (Te Kopuru) Football Club Inc. Souther Rugby Club Community Evenings Friday 4 February 2022 onwards Bar opens at 4pm Kitchen - dine in and take away 4.30pm onwards Southern Clubrooms, Te Kopuru Everyone welcome, family friendly New to the area? Come on down Please respect that we must comply with COVID 19 regulations under the current government mandate

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

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Helping the community in so many ways

09 439 3003 • sales@bigriverfm.co.nz

January 25 2022

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

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