Kaipara Lifestyler, July 18 2012

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July 18 2012

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Coachline changing hands  by Kim Munro

Main Coachline buses have been delivering folks young and old, students, backpackers, parcels, packages and even flowers between Dargaville and Auckland for over 20 years

From Kaipara to Rwanda

Kaipara midwife and university lecturer Susan Crowther, has recently returned from a two-week trip …

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Sixties Up festivities Over 80 members attended the Dargaville Sixties Up 15th birthday party held recently at the Lighthouse Function Centre …

However, due to ill-health, owners Pieter and Audrey Fakkers have decided to call it a day and place the business on the market.

“The business will be changing hands but the service will continue to run as normal. I will really miss the people but I plan to come along for a ride every now and then,” says Pieter.

Pieter has been the sole bus driver for 12 years and has made many friends over that time.

Photo courtesy of Sue Taylor, Dargaville Visitor Information Centre “Every Friday afternoon I pick up students from eight  Pieter helps travellers onto the bus boarding schools around Auckland and deliver them home and then bring them back Sunday night.” to and from grandparents in the holidays, students at boarding Sue Taylor from the Dargaville Visitor Information Centre is school in Auckland, as well as people who travel to Auckland an agent for Main Coachline and is kept busy with bookings for medical treatment and if you need to catch a flight Pieter throughout the week. will take you to the airport,” says Sue. “The bus route is well patronised because it’s a great Gloria Seymour from Gloria’s Flowers and Gifts also utilises service with reasonable fares. It’s used by children travelling the bus route. continued on page 3…

Kauri Coast will be heard

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 by Kim Munro

Young players make the grade

Every week dedicated young soccer players travel from Dargaville to Kerikeri and Tikipunga for training …

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 Shane Lloydd — a strong voice for the Kaipara

At the second Whole-of-Northland economic summit, Mr Shane Lloydd, managing director of the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Hokianga was elected tourism sector representative for a newly formed advisory group, providing a strong voice for the Kauri Coast.

The summit, organized by Northland MP, Mike Sabin, attracted more than 200 participants and focussed on developing an economic action plan to create jobs and lift the performance of the region.

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“Stakeholders in the Northland economy have worked very hard across these two events to develop a cohesive whole-of-region action plan that reflects economic consensus and provides a very clear pathway forward for the newly formed Northland Economic Advisory Group,” said Mr Sabin.

The group consists of one representative from each of the 14 sectors of Northland’s economy. continued on page 3…

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Old rivals Tangowahine and Tangiteroria battled it out recently for the annual Tito and Taylor cups in netball and rugby. Hosted this year by Tangowahine, the netball cup went to Tangiteroria in a close game 43–40, while the Tangowahine rugby team had a resounding win over their rivals with a 36–0 score. As tradition, rivalries aside, an after-match hangi, courtesy of the Tito family, and get together was held at the Avoca Hall.

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There’s a new hand at the helm of the Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary club Keith Shadbolt has taken over from a dual presidency of Vern Dark and Betty Nelley who have led the club for the last two years.

“Having two presidents was established for two busy people who were sometimes out of town on Rotary night,” said Ms Nelley.

In the annual report, Vern recognised

the club combining with Paparoa Lions and said he sees a benefit in combining projects in the future, with fund-raising and focussing on supporting youth so successful for the last two years.

“Under our leadership, establishing a Presidents Scholarship for furthering tertiary education in our district is something that both Betty and I are glad that has been put in place,” Vern said.

Rotary meets on Tuesdays evenings at the Maungaturoto Centennial Hall.

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 by Kim Munro

Dargaville’s swimming pool is “set to open Labour Weekend” for the new season after being beset by problems In October last year, the pool floor bulged and cracked under hydrostatic pressure which lifted the concrete base. Nevertheless, the pool opened as scheduled after the pipework was realigned and the floor resealed.

While the pool is insured for standard risks such as fire and chemical explosions, the policy was not weighted for insurance against hydrostatic lift.

Any further damage that occurs that is attributable to the lift will also not be covered by insurance.

“Hydrostatic valves were installed to safeguard against that risk and, of course, it was expected that the valves would be functional. It simply wasn’t

possible with a limited budget to ensure against every scenario,” says Kauri Coast Community Pool Trust chairman, Vern Stevens.

An independent structural engineering firm, referred to the trust by the Kaipara District Council, will determine the cause of the crack and is midway through a report.

“We know the damage was caused by a failure with the hydrostatic valves. The report will determine the deeper causes of that failure. Once the independent report is completed and we know why the valves failed — then we will get into the blame game,” Mr Stevens said.

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Coachline changing hands “We rely on the bus for deliveries to Paparoa, Maungaturoto and Wellsford as there is no courier service past Ruawai. Pieter takes flowers to the door if it’s only a mile off his route, especially if he knows the flowers are for an ill or elderly person. We can’t praise him enough,” says Gloria.

International tourists particularly backpackers and cyclists patronise the service.

“Cyclists who arrive in Dargaville

having cycled down through the Waipoua Forest often catch the bus back to Auckland,” says Dargaville Campervan Park owner, James Brackenbury.

An Auckland businessman involved in the tourism industry, Robert Dew, is looking at purchasing Main Coachline and is currently evaluating the level of support for the service. Phone 09 940 9450.

Ritchies Coachlines have been approached and Karin Tangitu, Ritchies northland manager, says, “Unfortunately, passenger services are not part of our Northland business. We provide school bus and charter services only.”

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Kauri Coast will be heard “The meeting was good for Northland and I feel very privileged to represent our region at this level, but we will only ever achieve if we have the people behind us,“ said Mr Lloydd.

“It is important that the Kauri Coast has a voice in Northland, in particular for small enterprise because they constitute the majority of businesses on the west

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This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.

Good prospects for winter fishing  by Paul Campbell

There are two activities which occupy long-time Kaipara resident, Jock Wills, when he ventures down to Pouto at the Kaipara heads — either he is showing enchanted tourists the beauty of the peninsula and the historic lighthouse high in the sand dunes with his Pouto Sand Safaris venture — or he’s catching fish.

“I have been fishing since — let me see — well, since 1954 anyway,” he says.

“And going by the last few trips, the fish are in good shape.”

A recent catch included some magnificent snapper, one weighing in at more than seven kilos, another over four.

“We have also been landing good

gurnard and kahawai in recent weeks,” he says.

This is positive news while there is concern over the future of fish stocks in the Kaipara.That’s a matter of serious concern because the harbour is in fact the genesis of most west coast stocks.

As part of a research programme, scientists at NIWA collected juvenile snapper from seven estuaries along the west coast of the North Island.

By testing their ear bones (otoliths) for eight different chemical elements, scientists were able to create a ‘chemical signature’ to identify which estuary the fish came from.

A sample of 140 adult snapper was collected from commercial catches, from

Ninety Mile Beach to Mana Island in Wellington.

The analysis of these snapper using the ‘chemical signatures’ established shows 98 percent of the adult snapper were originally juveniles from Kaipara Harbour.

NIWA Fisheries Ecologist Dr Mark Morrison says: “These findings show how fragile some New Zealand snapper and other coastal fish stocks could be.

It highlights the importance of protecting natural habitats, like Kaipara Harbour.”

“Any negative impacts on the production of juvenile fish in the harbour will cascade through into a much larger coastal ecosystem, ultimately having a huge effect  Jock Wills fishing not a bad way to occupy your time on the abundance of fish over a 700-kilometre coastline.”

While Kaipara fishers wholeheartedly NIWA is working on ways to restore support conservation, it’s catchers and recover snapper habitats. This like Jock Wills and others that indicate work includes using artificial seagrass the habitat, at least around Pouto, habitats to understand why the fish value is producing well, not just snapper, that environment, as well as the possible but abundant gurnard and kahawai consequences on snapper numbers if too. the habitat was lost or destroyed.

“My mate set out in his small dinghy “Now that we know more about where the other day on his own and came the important nurseries are, we need to back with three good snapper, and half know why snapper larvae settle there, a dozen gurnard,” said Jock. and how we can stop degradation of His tourist trips take half a dozen their habitat. Our aim is to be able to passengers about in a four wheel advise coastal resource managers on drive vehicle on a two hour tour of the the likely consequences of different lighthouse — and beyond, as well as habitat management to fish stocks so half-day safaris. that we can ensure that recreational, “It is a ‘must’ visit for those interested customary, and commercial fishing can in the early history of New Zealand,” continue in the future.” says Jock.

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From Kaipara to Rwanda  by Julia West

Kaipara midwife and university lecturer Susan Crowther, has recently returned from a twoweek trip to Rwanda for World Vision The trip came about through a fundraising project for World Vision New Zealand to build a new health centre with a small maternity ward in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

Susan was asked to assess the midwifery practices in a semi-rural region outside the capital. “Kigali itself is a progressive city compared to other African cities. It is clean with no litter and the roads are being sealed. However, there is still overt poverty, and progressive urban spread has its own set of problems in relation to the delivery of health services.”

“With a population of 11 million and only 700 trained midwifes, Rwanda still has very high rates of maternal and infant mortality due to a lack of education and limited resources. Visiting the delivery room in one of the birthing

units was a very raw experience. There was a bench with plastic and no pillows and no fathers allowed”.

Susan says. “28% of babies die from infection in their first month. Often there are no facilities to wash hands and this practice alone would significantly reduce death rates, as would use of sterile equipment.”

Susan found that “the majority of woman coming in already had health problems such as anaemia and malnutrition from a high-starch diet with few fruit or vegetables. There are also high rates of HIV infection with one in twenty women of reproductive age being HIV positive.”

The initial phase of the World Vision project will provide funding for two New Zealand midwives to run workshops in Rwanda aimed at lifting the quality of maternity care for both expectant mothers and their babies.

 Susan Crowther with community health volunteers, Kigali

A creative community

Taharoa Domain Board dissatisfaction  by Kim Munro

In separate letters to the Kaipara District Council, Taharoa Domain Governance Committee chairperson, Ric Parore, expressed a number of concerns with council while Taharoa Domain Board member, Garry Hooker, announced his resignation from the board.

In his letter to council Mr Parore says: “I remain disturbed that the last meeting of the governance committee was postponed while council endeavoured to sort out its problems with its Long Term Plan, and, as there has been no

resolution of those problems, a meeting remains postponed indefinately.”

Mr Hooker cites a neglect by council of the board’s affairs as reason for his resignation, specifically council’s ‘failure to alert noncouncillor members of the Taharoa Domain Board to proposed council cuts in next year’s works programme’ and reiterated Mr Parore’s concerns over council’s postponement of board meetings in order to attend to wider on-going council business.

 Matariki was celebrated in style this year at the Te Hana Maori Cultural Centre. The night commenced with a gala banquet followed by a fashion parade of entrants in the Maori wearable arts competition which provided the local community with a chance to get creative. Photo shows Malanie Nahi modelling Cherrie Hita’s design ‘Whetu Marama’, which won highly commended in the community section. Youth section first prize went to Danielle Aldworth, ‘It takes a community to raise a star child’ with community section first prize to Betty Poa with ‘Yesterday, today and tomorrow’.

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A winner in Wellsford Courtesy of Archives, Dargaville Museum Extracts from the North Auckland Times, Dargaville . . .

August 26th 1912.

 Jill Earley is glad she shopped local during the Kaipara Lifestyler’s Shop and Win midwinter Christmas promotion. Santa made an out of season appearance to draw her lucky ticket from our prize barrel, netting Jill a $250 windfall to spend with the Wellsford Sports and Leisure Centre.

Jill says she is going to spend her prize on new shoes for herself and her husband, chosen from the big range at the popular Wellsford sporting goods store. And while she has taken out the grand prize, the big winners in this contest have been the local retailers of the Kaipara, with hundreds of entries representing thousands of dollars spent locally, boosting the local economy!

Business awards underway Entries are now open for the 2012 Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards. The awards are free to enter and there is four weeks before entries close.

Award categories have been changed to reflect the business size rather than industry sectors as in the past and one on one mentoring is available to assist with the entry process.

“It is a great opportunity for Kaipara businesses to develop to their full potential and receive recognition for their achievements. It is also about networking and learning from others who experience

similar challenges.” says Kaipara District Council business facilitator, Chris Donahoe.

Previous winners from the Kaipara region include Silver Fern Farms, Delta Produce and the Sunshine Organics Shop.

“We encourage Kaipara businesses to enter. Each year one of our entrants wins an award and there is also potential for the winners to progress to the national business awards.”

For more information contact Chris Donahoe, 09 439 7059 or visit www. northlandbusinessawards.co.nz.

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copy of a letter from the Post Master General to Mr. Coates M.P., referring to a telephone connection between Dargaville and Auckland was received. The letter stated that the matter had been deferred for the present.

Cost of erecting a line at present was about £6,000 and it was expected that later on, if the price of copper falls, work might be done for much less. The shorter route and possibly the cheaper would be via Kaipara Heads. reehold residence, Victoria Street, Dargaville, known as the property of the late Mrs. P. Kjer, will be sold by public auction, Saturday August 31st.

Built of first class timber throughout and recently repainted, the house contains five rooms, scullery, bathroom and six feet verandah. There are two double brick chimneys, three open fireplaces, Zealandia range in kitchen.

Detached wash house. he final match for the Northern Wairoa Junior Cup was played at Maropiu last Saturday, field and weather just the thing for good football.

A good crowd saw the match that proved the best game played this season.

For once full time was played.

Dargaville tried their utmost but Maropiu proved the better team, Anania and Nathan scoring tries, Mold kicking a penalty goal. Cook scored a try for Dargaville.

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Sixties Up festivities

Living antiques for museum

Paul Campbell

The Kauri Museum at Matakohe is to establish a ‘living antiques’ exhibit after an approach from Heritage Roses New Zealand, an organisation formed to preserve roses of the past for future generations.

Heritage Roses seeks to encourage the growing of old roses in private and public gardens and  The Kauri Museum’s Pioneer Church may become covered in heritage roses recognises growers with national awards. a place in history and they certainly go “When ladies from from the society hand in hand with other collections at approached us to see if we would like The Kauri Museum.” to plant a collection we could hardly Ms Nelley said the The Friends of the believe our good luck,” said museum Museum support group has donated CEO, Betty Nelley. $500 to go towards some costs.

“I suddenly could see our Pioneer “The Engine Enthusiasts have been Church with roses around it and asked to help make the name tags, summer brides being photographed build a seat and make arches. The among them. Mrs Olga Yuretich is the Matakohe Cemetery Board has agreed instigator of the project and she has to let the museum plant around the the most amazing old rose collection pioneer church. There will also be at Te Hana. There are other society plantings around the gardens of the members in Dargaville and close by. museum and at Totara House. The Old roses come in all colours, shapes, Heritage Rose ladies from surrounding sizes and varieties from around the districts will prune the roses. This is world. truly a community project to foster “They have old world charm and often an appreciation of heritage roses you see them growing at the site of very and to facilitate their conservation old buildings. We understand that the while providing opportunities for the first roses came to New Zealand with education and sharing of knowledge. the missionaries and some date back So, it’s another reason to come to the thousands of years. They’ve always had museum — to smell the roses.”

Over 80 members attended the Dargaville Sixties Up 15th birthday party held recently at the Lighthouse Function Centre The newly elected national president Neil Todd, and his wife Coral, addressed the gathering and cut the cake, followed by a luncheon and entertainment from local group — ‘Take Six’.

“I am delighted to be here as I have a close association with this branch,” says Mr Todd.

The Dargaville club, which was introduced by Agnes Bennett and her late husband Wallace, now has 143  Neil and Coral Todd cutting the cake at 15th birthday party members.

Time Operatunity concerts in Whangarei “Agnes and Wallace would be proud as well as day trips to various locations. of how the movement has grown,” says Our next trip is to Rotorua in August,” president, Margaret Pinney. adds Mrs Pinney.

“Sixties Up is a social group for elderly Sixties Up meet on the first Tuesday people to keep active and involved in the of each month at the Dargaville Rugby community, particularly for those who live Club rooms. Contact Margaret Pinny on their own. We regularly attend Day 09 439 4560.

Final bow in Dargaville John Rowles is taking his final bow to fans around the country and is set to play at the Dargaville Town Hall, Friday, July 27

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Having recently turned 65, he decided to extend his New Zealand 2012 farewell tour, by public demand, taking in a number of provincial towns and finishing in his home town of Kawerau later this year — where it all began.

Rowles skyrocketed to the top of the world music scene in 1968 at the age of 21 with his first hit ‘If I only had time’.

With his film idol looks and a voice likened to such greats as Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck, he became a national celebrity along with iconic tunes such as ‘Cheryl Moana Marie’, ‘Hush not a word to Mary’ and ‘Tania’.

When he takes the final bow, Rowles wants to spend more time with his two

boys Dane and Blake and assist with the production of a movie based on his recently finished autobiography ‘If I only had time’.

Monster garage sale  by Kim Munro

Head along to Kapia street on Saturday, July 21 for the Dargaville Arts Association garage sale.

“We have a huge assortment on offer, including household items, clothing, books and bric-a-brac, everything but the kitchen sink,” says association member, Margaret Bell.

The association, which comprises members from the arts community, holds art workshops for students, arranges for artists and entertainers

to visit Dargaville and operates the Muddy Waters Arts Gallery which provides a forum for local artists to display their works.

“Our mission is to promote and assist local visual and performing artists with a vision to have the Kaipara region recognised as a significant art community.”

The sale will be located opposite the Ad Focus carpark and will run from 9am to 2pm.

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Building a brighter future from the past

Harbour holiday fun

 by Andy Bryenton

In the pioneering days of the Kaipara district, building was a trade learned among the tall timber of the Kauri forests and in the work camps of fledgling towns Apprentices were taught in a very ‘hands on’ way which had nothing to do with written exams and everything to do with practical skills.

Now, with New Zealand’s building industry starved of young talent, and the city of Christchurch facing a construction crisis, local businessman and builder Tim Magill has plans underway to bring back some wisdom from those old times. His ambitious project to establish a training centre at Kaiwaka is enjoying a groundswell of popular support, with educational institutions keen to work closely with him in developing a new generation of builders and carpenters.

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building techniques, asked him for ideas for an historically significant 70 acre site near Kaiwaka. Mr Magill’s successful Barn Builders company uses timber framed construction, and he reasoned that the best use of the land would be as a training facility for young people, setting them on the road to success in carpentry.

To achieve his goal, Mr Magill has devised a ‘live in’ training camp, where students will earn their level 2 carpentry qualification while actually constructing buildings. Such courses taught elsewhere don’t have the same emphasis on real-world experience, which Tim believes will prove valuable in finding jobs for his graduates.

Tim has often been asked by young people whether he has any work available with his building company — this plan to transform 70 acres of bare land into a working training centre (and eventually a historic park complete with native forest, tramway and café) is a positive step toward reducing unemployment and arming young people with skills.

There’s a lot of work to be done before this very worthy dream becomes a reality, but the seeds have been sown and Tim is determined that he’ll see the job through. At a time when even the government seems at a loss to solve the issue of youth unemployment, this initiative is a great example of the pioneering Kaipara spirit alive and well in the 21st century.

 The Kaipara harbour and its tributaries provided plenty of school holiday activity for young and old last weekend. With a single sausage between them for bait and a couple of hand reels, Zsalea Kavalinovich-Skeens (left) and Jessica Woollam from Dargaville spent an afternoon down by the river fishing for eels. Hundreds got away — but they managed to catch an unlucky eel on the bank.

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 Lisa Liggett, author, only wears makeup on special occasions but last week, on her way to a photo shoot, she popped in to the pharmacy to buy a touch of makeup and while she was there, entered a competition. A few days later, the pharmacy phoned to say she had won $500 worth of skincare and makeup. The competition, run by Orrs Unichem Pharmacy, Dargaville, was part of a three-day L’Oreal Paris promotion.

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Carnival draws near

Young players make the grade

The upcoming Kauri Coast Skydiving Carnival is receiving international as well as local interest.

“We have around 30 sport jumpers coming to the carnival including jumpers from England, Dubai and two from Australia who are dead keen to jump on the Kauri Coast and see the Kaipara as well as lots of local interest,” says Skydive Ballistic Blondes managing director, Kelly Cullen.

The carnival will run from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12, organised by Northland-based Skydive Ballistic Blondes in conjunction with the Otamatea Aero Club.

“The weekend is shaping up to be fun for everyone from first-time tandem jumpers to those happy to sit back and watch the visual spectacle of freefalling demonstrations.”

There will be charity giveaways including two tandem jumps and a scenic flight from the Otamatea Aero Club at Ruawai airfield.

The carnival kicks off Friday afternoon with a skydiving display at Selwyn Park followed by an evening launch party in Dargaville. Saturday will be an allday event at the Ruawai airfield with tandem jumps, ‘sporties’ freefalling displays as well as live music, food and entertainment.

The carnival will continue on Sunday at the Ruawai airfield with tandem skydiving and the grand finale will be the charity skydive raffle draw and presentation of

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the fundraising cheques to the three local high schools, Dargaville High School, Ruawai College and Otamatea High.

The Kaipara Lifestyler will be running a competition for a free tandem jump prize on Sunday in support of Circus Kumarani.

For a sneak preview, head along to the airfield on Sunday, July 29 where Ballistic Blondes will be hosting a demonstration afternoon with skydiving displays and a chance to meet the team.

Tickets for the event are available from the Kaipara Lifestyler Ph 09 439 6933, Otamatea Aero Club Ph 09 439 2346, Ellecee Café Ph 09 439 2992 and Skydive Ballistic Blondes, Kelly Cullen, Ph 0800 695867 or email info@ skydiveballisticblondes.co.nz.

Every week dedicated young soccer players, Alex Kayryakov and Charley Green travel from Dargaville to Kerikeri and Tikipunga for training.

Alex, who plays in the under 14th grade boys and Charley, the under 14th grade girls, were selected to join North Force, a northern regional football club, from 200 children who attended the trials from Kaitaia to Waipu.

They play at the home pitch in Tikipunga along with regular away games in Auckland.

“They train very hard.

It is a real achievement  From left: Chloe McKenzie, North Force players Charley Green and Alex Kayryakov and Bruce McKenzie to be selected to play in the squad. We are lucky to have team. We supply their training kit and sponsors to help with expenses as the jackets.” says Dargaville Honda owner, amount of travelling we do is costly.” Bruce McKenzie. says Charley’s dad, Sam Green.

North Force is a Whangarei-based club Alex is sponsored by Dargaville set up to create a pathway for players to Honda, Dargaville Ford and Adams compete at the highest possible levels.

Trimmer Nauman Insurance Brokers The teams compete in the Northern while Charley is sponsored by Dargaville Regional Football League and the Lotto Honda, Northern Wairoa Soccer Club Sport Italia NRFL Division 1. and Horner Brothers, UK. Alex and Charley have their sights “We like to sponsor good causes and set on making the nationals when they these kids have done well to make the reach the 15th grade next year.

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Ask The Professionals

Professional service from Kaipara’s best

The professionals. They’re leaders in their field — the names you know and trust for all those vital services and for sound advice. Here in the Kaipara we’re lucky enough to have a huge pool of experience and talent at our disposal, across all kinds of professions and trades… which is what this section is all about.

We wanted to give the professionals a chance to introduce themselves, so you can get to know the people behind the companies and what makes them passionate about their jobs.

These are the people who fulfil

important roles in the community — and while a hundred years ago this list would have included the local blacksmith, farrier and cooper, there are some professional jobs which will always be needed. New specialists to keep our

Phone 09 946 9886 | Mobile 021 515 415 32 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

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25% REDUCED CoST – design and planning building project — no matter what size. Brian advises on design, materials, permit applications, builders and subcontractors for any project — no matter how small or large.

ALL THIS AT A REDUCED COST so YOUR DOLLAR GOES FURTHER Wright Design offers free visits, consultations and all the advice you need on planning. design, building, contractors, council permit applications etc.

QUALIFICATIONS Brian is a qualified designer (NZCAD) with over 40 years of varied experience in all types of building and is a registered and Licensed Building Practitioner in Design — LBP 117345.

He ensures you will achieve the best from your budget with recommended excellent local contractors ready to competitively price and build your personal project quickly and efficiently.

EXPERIENCE • Brian’s practical building and 40+ years of design experience means he can give you excellent advice and all the guidance needed for all your building needs.

From hard-wearing vinyls to sumptuous wool carpets, there’s a floor covering to suit every budget and application… it’s all about weighing up the options and ensuring a perfect finish.

To this end, Christine employs an experienced team of layers and installers who take pride in their work.

From start to finish you can be sure that a job undertaken by Christine’s Kaipara Flooring Company will come in on budget and looking simply superb… a promise that has seen these truly local flooring professionals go from strength to strength.

Talk to Christine today about your plans, and stop by to discuss your options. You’ll add warmth, value and comfort to your home for years to come!

Hynds is an award winning New Zealand manufacturer and merchant who have been providing products to the rural and civil infrastructure markets since 1973.The Hynds group is a privately owned company comprising seven operating divisions, and employing over 600 people throughout it’s National network.

Hynds Rural division specialises in a total solution approach to rural infrastructure requirements. Apart from supply of more traditional items such as drainage pipe, tanks, troughs, and their associated fittings, there is increasing demand for their big ticket items Hynds’ comprehensive range includes effective effluent management systems, landspan bridges, and stock underpasses.

Crucially important for efficient farm management and protection of waterways.

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS If you are thinking of building, then you need to make use of cost savings in architectural design as well as having a good, experienced designer.

This applies if you are considering a new home, alterations, or any building additions / alterations whatsoever.

There are many things that are frustrating if you are not totally familiar with all details required by Councils — especially with new regulations in force to ensure everything runs smoothly — e.g.

Resource and Building Consents, planning restraints, new building materials, applying for building permits, dealing with building contractors to name a few — you need a capable, experienced and professional designer with a clear knowledge of all the processes.

WE CAN HELP YOU TO CLARIFY ALL OF THESE ITEMS AND MAKE LIFE RUN MORE SMOOTHLY. Brian of Wright Design has been helping and organising all these facets of design and building for over 40 years.

With needs of family changing and the economy — building requirements constantly being reorganised and made more complex, it’s very important to obtain professional advice for any

they do. After all, it’s just not possible to attain such a level of experience and the trust of your community without loving your work. For all the people on these pages, as well as those who work with them every day, that passion and commitment is what makes them stand out as the best!

So, whether you’re growing a business of your own, buying, selling or upgrading your home, taking care of your health or keeping your machinery running smoothly, you know you can rely on the people in this guide to offer good advice and expert assistance. Don’t hesitate to call or drop in for a cup of coffee when you need a professional opinion!

Christine Barrott knows flooring — not just the practical side of the trade, but also the creative aspect of planning the finishing touches for your home or business. Flooring plays a huge part in creating an overall theme for any interior space – a combination of colour, feel and texture which can transform the mundane into the spectacular, or make a house into a family home.

With so much to choose from in the industry, a practiced eye for detail and a wealth of experience are key to planning your flooring solution, and Christine has a reputation for picking just the right materials, styles and colours to complete the picture.

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modern technology working are now just as vital as those colonial mainstays, and they join experts in health, homes and business, as true professionals in their own right.

Take the time to get to know your local professionals, and when you’ve finished reading take out this page and fold it into your local directory. It’s always good to know who to call in an emergency, or even who to contact when you’re making plans for the future. Some of the names here will be ones you already know, and others will no doubt become more familiar with time.

No matter what they do or where they’re from, a common theme for all professionals is their passion for what

• FEES — To help you attain your project Brian has reduced his costs for the months of May, June and July by 25%, giving you extra funds for the rest of your project.

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PROJECTS Additions, alterations, basements, new houses, motels, bed and breakfast, commercial buildings and shop fit outs are a few projects he has been involved with.

Brian can show you many of his projects in the area to emphasise his versatility.

WHAT TO DO FROM NOW • Call Brian • Arrange a visit • Discuss your needs • Obtain great advice • Obtain a free quotation — with a true 25% discount • Make a decision based on the facts

There is increasing pressure for farmers to comply with regulations to avoid non — compliance penalties. Farmers are looking for value for money solutions, and Hynds Rural division have developed innovative products such as the Megapond (effluent storage up to 4 million litres) and Hypond range (40,000 to 140,000 litre storage). The unique panel system provides leach free storage for important 100% containment.

No matter what the rural infrastructure challenge, Hynds have the experience and product to provide the solution.

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Ask The Professionals OUR LOCAL EXPERIENCE IS OUR GREATEST ASSET Ray White founded his real estate company with the vision of local people helping grow communities, and over a century later his values are being carried on by Jean Johnson and her colleagues in Dargaville.

Local knowledge counts for everything in the world of real estate, and it’s great to know (both as a house hunter or as a vendor) that the real estate professionals you’ve chosen to help you with your investment have the right credentials! Jean and Julie have over 30 years combined experience in the Kaipara property market, and are proud residents of the area they represent.

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Ray White Jean Johnson Realty are proud to offer a 10% discount on our service fee to SuperGold Card Holders.

That means they know the region, the land, and the people… the cornerstones of the community. And of course this means they’re all the better at finding just the right home for you… or promoting your property to the wider world!

Simply inform your agent that you are a SuperGold Card holder prior to listing your property for sale. You will receive a 10% discount off our service fee (commission) upon settlement.

Don’t forget that if you’re over 65 Ray White offer an unbeatable gold card discount of 10% off your commission fee upon settlement.

If you’re looking to buy, sell, rent or move house, talk to Jean and her team first.

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Lyndsey With experience spanning more than 15 years and two successful practices in Dargaville and Maungaturoto, Lyndsey Bargh is a well-known name in physiotherapy in the Kaipara.

And for good reason, too – no matter what the injury, from the home to the sports field and the workplace, Lyndsey and her team of skilled practitioners have a reputation for effective, gentle treatment and real results.

In this part of the country people lead very physically active lifestyles, both at work and play. Those falls, slips, strains, sprains and

accidents that sometimes happen need not put you ‘out of the game’ for long, though… with swift attention from Lyndsey, Cameron and Scott you’ll be back on your feet in no time.

Lyndsey is a qualified treatment provider for both private and ACC patient consultations – you don’t need to see your GP first. If pain and injuries are keeping you down, Lyndsey and her team are the people to turn to – they have the skills and experience to have you feeling 100% again.

Lyndsey Bargh

Call in for WOFs, repairs or have a service full or basic, brakes, air-con, and transmission flush. Try out the new team!

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Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 1656 Maungaturoto Medical Centre 09 431 8576 Mobile: 027 273 6939 Email: lyndseybargh@callplus.net.nz Cameron Barbour

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ACC co payment $10 per treatment ACC & private treatments – no GP referral needed

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Superior service to keep you moving!

Your car is a big investment – not just in money, but in what you need it to do, day in and day out. From delivering the kids to school to picking up the groceries, commuting to work and setting off on a well-deserved holiday, the family vehicle is relied upon to start on the coldest mornings, run without a hitch and keep you safe in case of accidents.

It’s an amazing feat of technology, but even the most modern automobile needs a little help now and then – regular servicing, oil changes, safety checks and warrants just to name a few. That’s why it’s good to know that Alex McEwing and the team at Morfett Auto Services in Dargaville are there to

help… with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep you moving and keep you safe.

Alex and his skilled crew of mechanics know that rural roads and extreme conditions take their toll on vehicles, and they have everything at their disposal to keep your pride and joy as good as new, from parts and batteries to oils and lubricants, as well as a modern and efficient garage where they can fix anything from front bumper to exhaust pipe quickly and efficiently.

If your car is in need of a service or a repair, the team at Morfett Autos are the ones to visit – they’ll have you back on the road in no time!

Mighty River Power — Receive Your Share With expectations that Mighty River Power will be the first State Owned Asset to float in September, we are getting a lot of clients asking us if it will be a good investment. The answer to this question will depend on the individual’s particular situation and his or her investment goals. At this stage the Government has not indicated the sale price for Mighty River Power so until this has been announced, we can not begin to assess it as an appropriate investment. What we can say however, is that in general, utility companies have been a good source of investment income with returns linked to inflation.

If you are interested in investing in Mighty River Power or are interested in our thoughts of it as an investment, register with us and we will keep you updated when the Government issues more information about the float.

At Yovich & Co Wealth Management we have Investment Advisors who understand the investment markets and the specific needs of our clients. We are a local firm with a range of services tailored to suit each client, including execution based services, reporting, research and portfolio management.

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Ask The Professionals A Passion for Printing and Design Brendan and Nancy Sheary combine colour, style and precision engineering in their successful printing business — Bream Bay Design & Print. Brendan has put in over 35 years of work as a printer and production manager, coming up from an apprenticeship and even having a family connection to the trade — his father was a print compositor before him!

Technology has changed over the years, but a commitment to personal service and eye-catching design remains the core of this innovative local company.

Along with Brendan and Nancy the Bream Bay Design & Print team includes

Gaye Bell, an accomplished and insightful graphic designer, Jeff Farrer — an exacting and precise printing specialist who has served on the presses of the NZ Herald and Wilf Maddox, now with over 55 years of experience and unrivalled letterpress skill.

Based in Ruakaka, servicing the whole of the Northland area for the last eight years this company has been a watchword for quality in printing — and they invite you to stop by for a coffee and find out why! If you need printing, promotions, design or almost anything on paper, Brendan, Nancy and the team are here to help.

Come and be pampered and relax in a tranquil home salon

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i have a professional home salon, clients can come and relax with their children. i offer non-chemical products (colour and straightening). colour charts available. cutting techniques and texturing are essential to cutting to reduce bulk and create volume to the hair. Root touch-ups or full tint or half head / full head foil hi-lites available. Hair masks applied when conditioning the hair. peRmanent stRaigHtening (non-chemical) is fantastic to relax the roots and elimination of those fly away, frizzy hair days. men you can come and be pampered too with a cut or clippers, or shave your head (need those side burns and eyebrows, ears cleaned up as well). please call me nOw tO BOOk yOUR appOintment.

Come visit me and kids can watch DVDs while mom is being pampered

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Godfrey’s Chainsaws & Mowers is about more than just tackling the tall timber – if it’s got a small engine the team behind the counter there can make it run more reliably, smoothly and efficiently, fixing problems, sourcing parts and recommending the right tools for any job.

With a range that covers everything from outboards to mowers to post hole borers, petrol, electric and battery powered, Trevor and his dedicated staff will put the power in your outdoor power equipment – and keep you working, whether the job is big or small.

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The petrol engine has redefined how we deal with the wild – slicing hedges, chopping timber, taming lawns and blasting moss and mould, just to name a few applications. Stihl power equipment is some of the world’s best, recognized as an industry hallmark, and in Dargaville there’s only one store trusted enough to carry the big orange seal of approval from this iconic brand.

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Improving your health – naturally!

Tracey Morgan was born in Northland and has lived in Dargaville for over 20 years.

She has recently opened her new store A Natural Approach to share the skills she has learned as a qualified Naturopath and medical herbalist.

Tracey lives on a ten acre rural property at Tutamoe with her husband and two daughters, and has worked in the healthcare field ever since she left high school, working as a carer for the elderly to fund her studies. In 2005 she received her qualifications a Bachelor of Health Science degree and an Advanced Diploma in Herbal Medicine.

Natural medicine as it is practiced by Tracey is a holistic method – treating the person to boost the immune system, discover and overcome allergies and bad reactions to foods, address long term ailments and more.

Come and talk about your health issues and what you’d like to achieve today – Tracey will help you make a change in your life for the better. A great place to start is with a comprehensive consultation… 1 and ½ hours for only $55. Stop by for a visit when you’re next in town or go to www.anaturalapproach.co.nz

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A dog’s tail…

Curlin’ up fer tha winta Well, thats blimmin charmin, that is.

Bloody Boss has dun a runner.

Yep, me Billy BC here and guess wot, me ‘n Sharlene, tha Boss’s girlfren’ is home alone — well, almost.

Ya see, Boss has gone of ta Eurip!

He reckins its about bizniss an’ sussin’ out kommodity markits an’ stuff. Yeah rite. I happind to notiss ona wide-screen TV — ina house, not ina woolshed, ‘cos I keeps Sharlene kompany now — that tha Olimpik Games are on, just when tha Boss decidid to take a holyday.

Mind you, I was a bit down ina dumps win Boss sed hooray, an tole me ta look afta the farm, ana stock, and Sharlene if I hada time, but roun’ about tha time he wooda bin getting’ ona plane in Orklind, I wus kirled up ona sofa ina house, wile Sharlene an’ her Mum, wot come ta stay an’ keep us kompiny, wuz doing a hole lotta bakin’ ina kitchin. Smell was wunnerfil.

It startid ta dawn on me then that Boss skivin’ off ta tha other sida tha werld wus no bad thing.

Afta all, he gotta sharemilkas ta runa dairy runoff, an me ta keep them kattil beests and woolies in line. Whatta we need a Boss fer?

An it’s been bluddy kold lately eh?

Blimmin’ fog rollin’ in offa Kaipra, sumtimes hangin’ around til smoko too. Too chily to in be in me kennil, and Sharlene’s Mum soon had me ina house.

Not only that, but she achuly cooks me tea special. Gotta whole lotta briskit bones frum Ken tha butcha an she simers ‘em up wiv gravy... hoo boy!

Anyway, Sharlene soon got ona komputa an’ reckin’s Boss hada good trip ona plane.

“He sint us a emmil frum Sinkapore, Billy,” she tole me. “Just ta say he wuz on his way okay.”

Acherly again, tha more I thunck about it, tha more I like this. Ifa Boss wuz home I’d havta get up ina bluddy dark and keep ‘im kompiny aroun’ tha stock.. But it’s also a skool holidays, an’ cos Sharlene’s a skool teacha, she don’t havta go ta work. So she sleep’s in tilla fog beggars off, so duzzin’t really appeer in her dessin’ gown til smoko time. An her Mum, she won’t git up ‘til Sharlene’s mada cuppatea. Sharlene lets me outa tha house fer me mornin’ ablootions like, but then Mum calls me back in ‘cos she rekins it’s too kold fer me ta stay outside.

Around about lunchtyme. I gets a bit gilty so I does a quick wip roun’ tha farm, an pick uppa papa ata kattil stop. That juss about takes us ta afternoon smoko, an’ Mum give’s me anuther biskit.

Then before ya no it. Tha sun starts goin’ down an’ Sharlene lights a fire ina lounge.

Mum gets roast on — ya kin smella pork sizzlin’ ternite. Hoo hee — cracklin’ ona menu.

Sharlene goes inta tha den and I here’s her clickin’ away ona kee board, ta tha Boss I guess.

But Mum’s givin’ me a bitta a brushin’ wiv her old hair brush, ana news is about comin’ ona wide-screen.

I reckin tha Boss shud bugga off every winta eh?

Cheers then.

Billy

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Design – farm planting plans designed to your requirements Site preparation Native and exotic tree and wetland plant supply Maintenance – programme to ensure successful outcome of project

www.ruraldesign.co.nz or phone Heath Worsfold 021 431 320 for a free no-obligations assessment and quotation.

ESTATE TORNADO NOW ON SALE WAS $4,199 NOW

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All prices include GST • Finance available • Normal lending criteria applies

Dargaville Honda Authorised Honda Dealer

Jervois Street, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 1089

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“Now is the time to apply your nitrogen”

The right ‘fuel’ for healthy pasture growth

CALL US TODAY

Spreading Northland

• We apply what you need, where you need it • Ravtrak advanced guidance • Proof of placement maps • Application history stored online • Experienced local operator • Options for all terrain

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The precise way to grow

We can cart and spread from all fertiliser stores Call us today: Jason Williamson 027 499 2530 Ravensdown Customer Centre 0800 100 123

NORTHLAND

Long ago, the only fertilizer used on farms was produced by the livestock, and was often seen as a messy by-product rather than an asset. Today, as farms become more efficient and pasture use intensifies, the need for fertilizers has grown along with herd sizes and in pace with developing technology The Ministry for the Environment reports that the energy input into farms has doubled in the last twenty years to meet the requirements of modern agriculture, with nitrogen fertilizer use alone increasing by ten times since 1985 and doubling since the 1990s. The figures are staggering, and represent a huge investment in land management science as well as tons and tons of fertilizer shipped, transported and spread each year.

Farmers have long known that the only restrictions on lush pasture growth are moisture and available nitrogen.

In simple terms, growing grass uses nitrogen as ‘fuel’ to grow healthy and strong. You can see the difference in a nitrogen-deficient paddock by the contrast in grass colour around cowpats (hardly a scientific measurement, but

(Prilled Fine Particle)

Introducing “PFP Lime Prills” At PFP Fertilisers we use our vertical Roller-mill to grind high purity Limestone, (96% Calcium carbonate), into an ultra-fine powder, (Lime flour), with an average particle size of <= 38 micron.

Our specialised technology then turns this Lime flour into PFP Lime. (Prilled Fine Particle Lime) PFP Lime’s high Calcium carbonate purity combined with the ultra-fine particle size mean that, dependant on soil type, an application rate of only 250kg/ha can be ex-pected to raise soil pH by 0.2.

The low application rates of PFP Lime make it a very cost effective method to apply Lime by any ground-spread or aerial method as the transport and application costs are drastically reduced when compared to conventional Lime.

After application, even heavy dew will start the break-down of the Lime Prills and they enter the soil as fine particle lime. The huge surface area of the fine particles raise pH and importantly make Calcium readily available to both plants and microbial life.

It’s becoming increasingly recognised by New Zealand soil scientists, that when it comes to Lime, the higher the purity and the finer the grind the better the results.

Low Application Rates Cost Effective Easy to Spread Excellent Results Great on Hill Country

Charles McDermott Phone 021 792 805 Email limedistributors@xtra.co.nz

Fine particle technology working for you

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important to leave up to the ‘aim’ of cattle…

With spring not far away (despite the cold mornings) it’s time for farmers to think about bulk fertilizer — planning ahead for greener pastures and better yield. Far from being a matter of simply adding up the paddocks and ordering tonnage, these days farmers will often employ the services of a soil testing specialist to help tailor their own farm’s specific fertilizer solution.

Application, too, has advanced in recent years, with spreaders and topdressers becoming ever more precise. This precision comes with the

“Farmers have long known that the only restrictions on lush pasture growth are moisture and available nitrogen” surprisingly accurate). If the grass is greener around the brown stuff, the rest of the pasture could use more nitrogen!

And while irrigation has solved the issue of moisture, filling in for mother nature when rain is scarce, nitrogen is far too

NORTHLAND SERVICE CENTRES Servicing local farmers’ fertiliser needs and continuing to provide outstanding service for both Ballance Agri-Nutrients and Altum customers

Kaikohe: Carey Road, Kaikohe

Contacts: Derek Guerin, Ngawhau Lawrence Ph (09) 405 2119 TSR: Louise Shepherd Ph 027 497 9646

Waipapa: Main Road, Waipapa

Contacts: Derek Guerin, Bruce Day Ph (09) 407 9847 TSR: Louise Shepherd Ph 027 497 9646

Dargaville: Edward St, Dargaville

Contact: Bruce Dawes Ph (09) 439 3078 TSR: Julie Fox Ph 027 439 0996

Whangarei: Port Road, Whangarei

Wellsford: Centennial Park Rd, Wellsford

Contact: Dean Guerin Ph (09) 470 0900 TSR: Neil Crowson Ph 027 285 0663 TSR: Vicky Brough Ph 027 464 2971 Northland Area Sales Manager: Russell Plank Ph 027 255 5507 Contact: Alex Tawhara Ph (09) 423 8669 TSR: Scott Tapp Ph 027 497 9645

Check our website for further details and pricing: www.ballance.co.nz

all you need to grow

aid of GPS and tracking technology, and means that there is less wastage, less doubling up on applications, and less runoff into rivers and waterways.

The end product of all this precision and calculation is a farming sector at the very forefront of science and technology, producing more valuable export product from the land. This is especially true for the dairy sector, which relies on advanced techniques of fertilizer use to lead the world in both production and quality.

Farmers have known about the vital role of nitrogen since the middle ages — although the people who introduced the three-field rotation system had no name for the element, they knew all about planting different crops, grazing and leaving fallow to promote healthy soil. What began as folk wisdom has become hard science to fuel the engines of New Zealand’s economy, and here in the Kaipara we have at our service some of the best fertilizer professionals in the world. From meticulous soil testers to analytical labs, through to spreader trucks, planes and even helicopters, the modern farmer is spoiled for choice.

As winter turns to spring, these are the people to turn to for testing, bulk buying, transport and application — guaranteeing greener pastures all year round!

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Co Ltd

Suppliers of good quality agricultural lime

Contact David Dreadon 09 439 2154

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NORTHLAND SERVICE CENTRES Servicing local farmers’ fertiliser needs and continuing to provide outstanding service for both Ballance Agri-Nutrients and Altum customers

Northland Field Consultants Kaikohe: Carey Road, Kaikohe

Contacts: Derek Guerin, Ngawhau Lawrence Ph (09) 405 2119 Field Consultant: Paul Scannell Ph 021 353 083

Waipapa: Main Road, Waipapa

Contacts: Derek Guerin, Bruce Day Ph (09) 407 9847 Field Consultant: Paul Scannell Ph 021 353 083

Dargaville: Edward St, Dargaville

Contact: Bruce Dawes Ph (09) 439 3078 Field Consultant: Nicola Law Ph 021 477 999

Whangarei: Port Road, Whangarei

Contact: Dean Guerin Area Sales Manager: Jamie Chapman

Ph (09) 470 0900

Contact: Steve Levet Field Consultant: Jamie Chapman

Ph (09) 423 8326

Wellsford: S. Levet, Worthington Rd, Wellsford

Ph 021 355 767

Ph 021 355 767

Check our website for further details: www.altum.co.nz

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Gold Card Directory BAYLYS BEACH

Elfhood Naturals (Thyme For You)

Plumbing & Heating Centre Ltd

Kaipara Flooring

Kim’s Hair at Baylys

138 Victoria Street .................. 09 439 5697

102 Jervois Street................... 09 439 6124

32 Hurndall Street................... 09 946 9886

4 Ocean View Terrace .............. 09 439 6754

Health Options

Randall Architecture Ltd

Maungaturoto Auto Centre

DARGAVILLE A Natural Approach 32 Victoria Street .................... 09 439 0646

AD Focus Cnr Totara Street ..................... 09 439 8824

Adams Trimmer Nauman Ltd 97 Victoria Street .................... 09 439 8897

Ahlayz Restaurant & Fresh Fish 95 Victoria Street .................... 09 439 8212

ATS Property Maintenance

116 Victoria Street .................. 09 439 4379

25 Clyde Street ....................... 09 439 0099

Horacane Roofing Ltd

Roy’s V8 Shop

Servicing the Kaipara District021 0828 5868

9 Liverpool Street.................... 09 439 5813

Jo’s Home Cookery

Ray White Jean Johnson Realty

138 Victoria Street .................. 09 439 5435

Kaipara Lifestyler 107 River Road ....................... 09 439 6933

Lyndsey Bargh Physiotherapy 18 Huia Crescent .................... 09 439 1656

McCoy & Thomas Sports Hunting & Fishing NZ

23 Awakino Road .................... 09 439 8628

92 Victoria Street .................... 09 439 8520

B R Vincent Ltd

McKay’s 100% Electrical

52 Beach Road ....................... 09 439 6395

87 Victoria Street .................... 09 439 8305

BNZ Bank

Newman Engineering (2004) Ltd

69 Victoria Street .................... 09 439 3171

14-16 Beach Road .................. 09 439 5065

Davison Electrical Contractors

NZ Ventures Ltd T/A Computer Worx

6 Pouto Street ........................ 09 439 7575

Shaolin Kempo River Road .............................. 09 439 6226

1014 State Highway 12 ........... 09 431 8288

Maungaturoto Butchery 158 Hurndall Street................. 09 431 8061

MANGAWHAI Carters Mangawhai Moir Street ............................. 09 431 4060

WARKWORTH

The Meat Co. 63 Victoria Street .................... 09 439 8647

Bogue Real Estate

Waldens Shoes

14 Queen Street ..................... 09 425 7959

115 Victoria Street .................. 09 439 8227

Window & Door Services Ltd 32 Gladstone Street ................ 09 439 6458

KAIWAKA

WELLSFORD New Dimensions Hair Studio 161 Rodney Street .................. 09 423 8096

Peppers Café

Kaiwaka Cheese Shop State Highway 1 ...................... 09 431 2195

MAUNGATUROTO

171 Rodney Street .................. 09 423 7549

Teens & Tweens

15 Hokianga Road................... 09 439 7184

122 Victoria Street .................. 021 413 565

Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre

Parkview Motel

Dreams

Wright Design

59 Normanby Street ................ 09 439 8540

36 Carrington Street ................ 09 439 8339

154 Hurndall Street................. 09 431 9199

72 Spindler Road .................... 09 423 8092

Cheese on Wheels

Kaipara and the Lifestyler

supporting

173 Rodney Street .................. 09 423 8569

We offer our Gold Card customers who shop with us at the Riverside Market, Dargaville

SuperGold Card

10% DisCount on ouR Cheeses

Cheese on Wheels Ltd | Dargaville Riverside Produce Market | AD Focus Car Park Every Thursday 2:30–5:30pm | Contact 09 431 6654 or 027 688 2000

THE TRADESPEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST — ALL UNDER ONE ROOF PLUMBING & HEATING CENTRE ACKNOWLEDGE THE

SUPERGOLD CARD

Present your card when you shop with us or receive a quote and ask about our preferential SuperGold Card rates and services. *Offer does not apply to already discounted items

102 JErvoIS StrEEt, rD2 DArgAvILLE, Po BoX 377

 0800 326 123  09 439 6124 Experienced Solar Hot Water Installers

 sales@plumbingandheat.co.nz  www.plumbingandheat.co.nz

YOU’LL ONLY NEED ONE

SO WE’LL MAKE SURE

Certified Plumbers, Certified Gas Fitters, Roofers, Registered Drainlayers, TP58 Drainage Designers and NZHHA Registered Installers of efficient Wood Fires

*ALL FULLY QUALIFIED We have the skills to complete your job to the highest standards.

Ask to see our licences.

MS 231 / Chainsaw Engine Power 2kW Engine Capacity 40.6cc Dry Weight 4.9kg Guide Bar 16” (40cm)

IT’S ONE BETTER

FREE UPGRADE TO DURO SAW CHAIN*

$895

STIHL Duro saw chain features carbidetipped cutters for a service life of up to 4x longer than a standard chain, meaning you can safely work with a sharp edge for longer.

*Applies to STIHL MS 231, MS 231 C-BE, MS 251, MS 251 C-BEQ, MS 271, MS 291 Chainsaws only. Offer valid until 31 August 2012 or while stocks last.

ph 09 431 8288

macservice@xtra.co.nz

YOU’LL ONLY NEED ONE

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Kaipara Service Directory ATS ProPerty Maintenance & rePair

CHICKEN FERTILISER & LIME

ENGINEERING (2002) LTD

PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz

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

• All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

No jobRing tooAndrew small

Ph/fax 09 439 8628 Cell 027 455 7750

Phone: 021 724 327 (Neil) or 021 270 6828 (Bruce)

Office: 09 299 64 86 www.bennettfertilisers.co.nz

Farrand & Mason Ltd.

“BEST RATES GUARANTEED! FIND A BETTER RATE LOCALLY AND WE’LL BEAT IT BY 5%”

GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

Dargaville

Self Storage

subject to unit availability

• Household Items • Boats and Vehicles • Surplus Stock • Documents • Retail Storage • 24 hr, 7 day access • Very suitable as trade Phone base for a Small Business

web:

www.esthetica.co.nz

phone: 09

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

439 6880

8 Portland Street Dargaville

51 Beach Road, Dargaville • www.dargavillestorage.co.nz

Floor Sanding Greg Brownie

Locally owned and operated

C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

TRACTOR & MACHINERY REPAIRS HYDRAULIC

HOSES & FITTINGS

MOBILE SERVICE

34 Beach Rd, daRgaville

Ph 09 439 6544

Best under pressure

Jo’S Home Cookery For a taste of home

Traditional > Salads w Sweets 3 Homemade Pies Christmas u Caffe L’affare Coffee o Chowder entertainment 7 Kumara Cake a Roasts and more – local artist Senior CitizenS $12 roast Meal 6pm–7pm Monday & tuesday only

Lo caL D e aLe r s f o r :

Quality workmanship guaranteed Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

Phone: 439 7335 Normanby Street Dargaville

relax revise renew

09 439 3075

• Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

A natural, cost effective all year round N.P.K fertiliser for pasture, maize crops, market gardens & small blocks.

We supply, cart & spread.

Also: • Lime • Wood shavings • Metal • Sand

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

Les Sweeney Builders

For a taste of home cooking call today Open 7 Days – 11am–3.30pm, 6pm onwards

Jone playing

Midwinter Christmas Banquet

138 Victoria St, Dargaville • 09 439 5435

21st July 6.30pm

New patients welcome!

• New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions

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

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

Lyn’s Cake Creations Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small Phone Lyn

09 439 0751 www.lynscakecreations.com

Established over 60 years your local funeral director Male and Female staff available to discuss all funeral arrangements Pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options

FREECALL 0800 66 77 47 199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747

Stuart Sterling QFE Adviser

Landscape Services & Sculpture on Commission

Greg Newman Ph 09 439 0853 Mobile 027 258 9931 Email newman.horne@igrin.co.nz

Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

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

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For medical appointments and shopping trips Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

Bookings

09 439 6306 Proudly Servicing Dargaville

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 25 July 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 23 July 2012.

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

To Let

Plants & Nurseries

Property Maintenance

½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm.

APARTMENT BAYLYS Beach, 3bdrms, 2bthrms, dble internal garage. Includes lawns, gardens and water. Suit shared tenancy. M: 021 439 669 A/hrs 09 439 4656.

FRUIT & FARM Trees, Grown in the North for the North. Adams Nurseries, Connell Rd, Waipu, Phone 09 432 0121.

ALL BUILDING maintenance & repairs. Roofing, windows, kitchens & bathrooms. Fences & decks etc. Phone Owen 09 439 1872 or 027 441 6253.

IT’S TIME to plant. NZ native and coastal tolerant plants are available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd now. Make the most of the planting season and purchase in bulk. Great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm and at other times by prior arrangement. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4223.

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

Cell 027 455 7750.

½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm.

FIREWOOD, DRY GUM or Macrocapa, $80.00 per m2.

Delivery in Dargaville area. Phone 027 812 4122 or 021 294 7898.

WIPER BLADES $19.95 pair, plus free Screen Wash.

Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

bright leaf

bark Mulch In BULK ™

TANKS & PUMPS Catch that winter rain – Check out our great range available instore now at Plumbing & Heating Centre

 09 439 6123

Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

excellent moisture retention & weed suppression

Ph berNie 09 439 6785

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Kaipara

Classified Advertising Call

0800 466 793

Situations Vacant

WORK FROM HOME • Care for children 0–6yrs • Choose your own hours • Tax Incentives • Supportive fun team • No qualifications needed • On job training

Work Wanted

Tel: 0508 244 532 Email: northkidz@gmail.com

SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools.

Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

Fitter/Welder

SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenence, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paintstripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

A position is available at our busy engineering workshop in Dargaville for a fitter/welder.

The successful applicant must be able to work unsupervised and be rostered on call.

The job would entail fabrication, maintenance and onsite work. Must be reliable and have good communication skills. Some knowledge of cowshed fitting would be an advantage.

Please send CV to: c/o The Kaipara Lifestyler PO Box 474 Dargaville

Journalist Due to expansion we are seeking a mid-grade journalist at NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd. NorthSouth Multi Media publish four monthly rural newspapers, the Northern Farming Lifestyles, Canterbury Farming, Waikato Farming Lifestyles and Taranaki/ Manawatu Farming Lifestyles. We also publish the Kaipara Lifestyler, Kaipara’s only regional paper. These mastheads are produced from modern spacious offices in Dargaville and serviced by state-of-the-art technology.

A self-starter will find this position offers an infinite variety of topics to produce feature stories that ‘look over the farm fence’ at the interests, activities, innovations and lifestyles that reflect New Zealand’s rural communities.

MAINTANE – Property Maintenance and Repair to painting, building, fences, and much much more.

Refs if required. Ph Jay T on 021 0292 9095 or 09 439 4618.

OFFAL HOLES 750 dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed.

Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Supplies - Repairs - Maintenance.

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

Plumbing and Heating Centre Phone today 09 439 6123

09 439 1505 027 614 6309

 0800 326 123

Public Notices Regarding the Kaipara District Council

‘No Spray Zones’

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Ruawai Homekills

To Whom It May Concern

Compass Agrispray on behalf of KDC are currently updating the No Spray Zone register for the Kaipara Area and are endeavouring to contact all property owners on the current list.

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

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

www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

If you believe your property is, or should be, on this register and you have not received a letter regarding this matter, please contact Hamish Campion, Compass Agrispray on 09 439 6689 or 0800 464 266.

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Answers Across 1. Durum 4. Pares 7. Minor 8. Impel 9. Dares 12. Flaws 14. Halve 15. Swami 16. Asset 17. Links Down 1. Duped 2. Remorseless 3. Minus 4. Peril 5. Respiration 6. Skill 10. Ghana 11. Beset 12. Frail 13. Sheds

Please reply with comprehensive CV to: accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz Applications close 19 July 2012

NEED A PLUMBER? THEN CALL THE BEST!

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & Servicing. Make sure your chimney is clean for insurance purposes. Is your chimney/flue/fire box safe for this winter? Have it cleaned, safety checked, repaired. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376 Crawford Solutions.

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 25 July 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 23 July 2012.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Public Notices

Public Notices

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice & complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592.

Public Notices

Northpower Electric Power Trust NoTicE of ANNuAl GENErAl MEETiNG

RING... RING... “Hello Bill here” Information Hiway River Boat Daisy calling. Phone: Sue Taylor 09 439 4975 Email: kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz.

The Annual General Meeting is to be held at the Dargaville Town Hall, 37 Hokianga Road, Dargaville on Tuesday 31 July 2012, at 11am.

PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Agenda 1 Minutes of the AGM held on 28 July 2011 2 Matters Arising 3 Presentation of the Chairman’s Report, Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report 4 Appointment of Auditors for the 2013 Financial Year 5 Report on Code of Practice 6 General Business

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the Dargaville Racing Club has made an application to have the following streets and carparks temporarily closed on the day and at the times below for the purpose of holding a Melbourne Cup Parade.

Victoria Street from Totara Street to the West side of the Central Hotel carpark Totara St (including Totara St carpark) Kapia St Parenga St (including Parenga St carpark) Hokianga Rd from Victoria St to Parenga St

Plus Chartered Accountants First Floor, Dairy House Corner Porowini and Tarewa Road Whangarei Phone 438-3322

Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 8 August 2012

Advertise in the Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

09 439 6933

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to regulations 11(3) of the Heavy Motor Vehicles Regulations 1974, the Kaipara District Council has fixed the following maximum weight and speed limits for heavy motor vehicles on the bridges described hereunder.

Weight Limit Maximum Weight of any one axle (kg)

Gross Weight (% of Class 1)

Maximum Speed Limit (km/hr)

400m from State Highway 14

5500

80

30

122

600m from State Highway 12

4500

Monteith Rd

139

1900m from Aranga Coast Rd

6500

70

Omana Rd

158

1000m from Pukehuia Rd

6500

80

Pukehuia Rd

229

785m from Omana Rd

Waihue Rd

313

750m from State Highway 12

Waoku Rd

325

3300m from Marlborough Rd

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NOTIFICATION OF WEIGHT AND SPEED LIMITS ON ROADS Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to regulations 10(4) of the Heavy Motor Vehicles Regulations 1974, the Kaipara District Council has fixed the following maximum weight axle weight for heavy motor vehicles on the roads described hereunder.

Weight Limit

River Rd

Location From Murdoch St to Cul de Sac

Maximum Weight (kg) of any one axle (kg) Heavy Vehicle Axle Limit 2000kg

These restrictions will apply from 1 March 2012 until repairs necessary for upgrading of the road has been completed.

Kaipara District Council DARGAVILLE

Don't Drink and Drive

On 2 July 2012 the Kaipara District Council considered the submissions received on its initial proposal regarding the representation arrangements for the Council to apply for the local elections to be held on 13 October 2013.

The Council received 403 submissions on its proposal. 34 submissions were in favour of the Council’s proposal, 53 submissions were neutral on its proposal and 316 submissions objected to its proposal. The main reason for those that objected to the proposal was that the current number of councillors (8), plus the Mayor, should be retained and not increased to 9 councillors, plus the Mayor, as proposed.

Having considered all of the submissions, the Council agreed to adopt an amended proposal, the amendments as follows: (i)

the proposed number of 9 councillors, plus the Mayor, be reduced to 8 councillors, plus the Mayor (this being the existing number);

(ii)

2 councillors to be elected from the Dargaville Ward, 3 councillors to be elected from the Otamatea Ward and 3 councillors to be elected from the West Coast/Central Ward (this being the existing situation);

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(iii) retain the current three wards but alter the existing ward boundary between the West Coast/Central DARGAVILLE Ward and the Otamatea Ward RIVERSIDE eastwards (affecting approximately 580 people) in order to provide PRODUCE MARKET for fair representation for all wards as required under section 19V of the Local Electoral Act 2001 and specifically:

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Dargaville Ward, comprising the township boundary contained in area SO Plan 70435 – this being the existing ward; West Coast/Central Ward, comprising the area in SO Plan 376179 – this being the existing ward – plus an area east of the current boundary with the Otamatea Ward to include the areas of Oparakau, Ararua, Porter, Acadia and Bull Roads (meshblock numbers 0128400, 0128500,0128600, 0128702, 0129900, 0130000, 0130100, 0130200, 0130500);

Otamatea Ward, comprising the area in SO Plan 376178 – this being the existing ward – less an area east of the current boundary with the West Coast/Central Ward to exclude the areas of Oparakau, Ararua, Porter, Acadia and Bull Roads (meshblock numbers 0128400, 0128500,0128600, 0128702, 0129900, 0130000, 0130100, 0130200, 0130500).

The three wards, the number of councillors per ward, the ward populations (estimated at June 2011) and the population ratio per councillor are as follows: Ward

No. Councillors

Population

Population Ratio

Dargaville

2

4,440

2,220

Otamatea

3

7,820

2,606

West Coast/Central

3

6,910

2,303

In accordance with section 19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the population that each councillor represents must be within the population range of 2,396 plus or minus 10% (2,156 – 2,635).

Auditions 10

These restrictions will apply from 29 June 2012 until repairs necessary for upgrading of the bridges have been carried out.

Name of Road

Arrive Alive

30

40

3000

Thursdays 2.00-5.30pm AD Focus Carpark, Dargaville Fresh & Local

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NOTIFICATION OF WEIGHT AND SPEED LIMITS ON BRIDGES

Location

Final Proposal for Representation Arrangements

T PR ODUCE MARKE

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO WEIGHT AND SPEED LIMITS

Bob Taylor Rd

July 29th 10.30am at clubrooms

DARGAVILLE

Brent Martin/Julie Noel Secretariat

www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Bridge No.

AGM

RIVERSIDE

In accordance with S102 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010 - s(2) every beneficiary has one vote - s(3) the quorum for the annual meeting is 20 beneficiaries.

Edward St from Victoria St to Normanby St

Name of Road

Dargaville ProDuction Stockcar club

In accordance with S100 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010 the Financial Statements of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2012 and the Auditor’s Report on those financial statements are available for inspection, Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5pm at the office of the secretary (details below).

Friday 31 August 2012 11.00 am to 2.00 pm

Public Notices

for 2 one-act plays “The Real Inspector Hound”

by Tom Stoppard (a comedy whodunnit) “Shadows”

by Josephine Carter (drama) Come and try for a part in one of these plays, come to: Dargaville Little Theatre on Tuesday 31 July at 7.30pm.

We need 8 men and 8 women across all ages, and it will all be a lot of fun!

For further info call Graham on 439 1680

The reason for the above decision is Council is required by legislation to amend its representation arrangements as they no longer comply with the Local Electoral Act 2001. The option adopted by Council best reflects the majority of submissions received in this issue.

Any person who made a submission on the Council’s initial proposal may lodge an appeal against the Council’s decision. An appeal must relate to the matters raised in that person’s submission.

Any person who objects to the final proposal may lodge an objection to the Council’s final proposal. Any objection must identify the matters to which the objection related.

Appeals and objections must be made in writing and are to be addressed to the Corporate Services Manager, Kaipara District Council, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0310. Any appeals and objections should state your name, address, telephone number and email address (if you have one) and should reach the Council no later than 4pm on Monday 13 August 2012.

Any queries regarding the Council’s decision should be directed to the Corporate Services Manager (details above).

Steve Ruru Chief Executive Kaipara District Council Phone: 0800 727 059 11 July 2012

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