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Nominations for the role of Kaipara mayor and Kaipara District councillors are open this week, prompting a call for civic-minded citizens to step forward.

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Kaipara District Council spokesperson Jason Marris is set to assist in training new councillors and helping them embrace their role in civic leadership. He stresses the importance of a strong council representing a variety of backgrounds and views from across the constituency. Still, he says it is a job, which anyone with the right attitude can thrive in.

“Our job, and that of the council CEO and staff, is to provide all of the information required to help inform our elected members,” says Jason. “The main quality elected members need is simply the ability to put aside their own preconceptions and be impartial.”

The Kaipara District Council’s deputy mayor Anna Curnow has decided not to stand for office, effectively removing the KDC’s incumbent top tier from this October’s local body elections. The non-candidacy of the sitting mayor and deputy comes amid concerns from many about government changes to local democracy.

“I have decided not to stand for mayor or for the ward councillor role,” says Anna Curnow. “The mayor’s change of direction gave me pause to consider what that meant for me and what my priorities are.

“This means I will be leaving local government politics at the next election.

In the meantime, just to let you know that I remain a passionate supporter of the evolving role of Local Government in New Zealand.”

It follows the news from early June that incumbent mayor Dr Jason Smith will not

 The call is out for fresh faces to step up and embrace civic leadership, says KDC staff member Jason Marris

run for re-election, citing his desire to take his well-documented opposition to the erosion of local government to Wellington and parliament.

“However, I still have the backs of the Kaipara people. I am not going away, and (parliament) is just the next step,” said Mayor Smith at the time of his decision.

“The reform storm being brewed by the government grows. Three Waters, SNAs, RMA and health reforms are among what’s

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In March, another experienced elected representative, councillor Peter Wethey, also announced that he would not seek re-election. This situation, in which several respected civic leaders are, for varied reasons, not running in October’s election, makes it even more important for citizens who are passionate about good governance to step up. 

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Mayor’s Message Kia ora, Nominations are now open for the election process for Mayor and Councillors of the next Kaipara District Council. I am keen for Kaipara people to have many great candidates from whom to choose our next Council. We all need capable, trustworthy and keen Kaipara leaders to step forward and put their hats into the ring. Deadline for nominations is 12 August, making a talented pool from which options will be considered and choices made by Kaipara people at the election in October. The next month is the time when the options for future leadership of Kaipara will emerge. Don’t leave it until the last minute to consider nominations; I’ve heard in the past of people missing out by not preparing nominations well before the deadline. Kaipara needs a great Council for the next term, as there are dynamic times ahead for local government and plenty of exciting things going on in Kaipara. As a voter and ratepayer myself I want great candidates from whom to choose, and other people tell me they want the same.

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 Finance class graduates from Dargaville celebrate the completion of a course which covered all aspects of money management, from interest rates to insurance and much more. From left: Terry Hill, Sarah Martin, Anna Russon Collins, Mike Collins, Jenn Hall, Sarah Searle (tutor), Selwyn Kelsen and Kylie Kelsen. Not pictured but also graduating: Christine Marychurch, Kamonn Flavell, Tempestt Stewart and Savannah Ferguson-Henare.

path. As Chief Executive Louise has overseen with flair the transformation of KDC to being a trusted Council that’s capable of successfully taking on large projects. With Louise the organisational culture of the Council has been invigorated for a new era and she leaves it in much better heart than it was at her appointment in 2018. Her calm and steady manner and unflappable style have served Kaipara well through a dynamic and challenging period, and our thanks and best wishes go with her for her next steps.

The wheels of Council have already started turning to find our next Chief Executive, and that process will be completed by the new Council. We have a steady and careful Council process for recruitment of talented leaders. As we start this new journey I have every confidence in what’s ahead, building on the results and stability of the Kaipara Council we’ve all made in recent years. Steady-asshe-goes, that’s the Kaipara way!

 Dargaville’s Anglican Church fundraising cake stalls are famous for home-baked goodies, but this time around, a royal delicacy was also on offer. Following the viral video release of the Queen’s marmalade breakfast with Paddington Bear for her recent jubilee celebrations, cake stall contributors were quick to relabel some homemade preserves with pictures of our long-reigning monarch and the popular children’s book and movie character. British supermarkets report that marmalade sales increased following the humourous video featuring the pair enjoying breakfast together.

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Last chance to speak on Three Waters

Council chief executive resigns

 by Andy Bryenton

 by Andy Bryenton

The bill setting out the structure of the four proposed monolithic entities, which will administrate all water services under Three Waters, is up for debate, with the Kaipara District Council having its say.

Kaipara District Council CEO, Louise Miller, has advised colleagues that she will step down from her leadership role on October 28, after the new council is sworn in.

“This is the key piece of legislation following the establishment of Taumata Arowai (the water quality watchdog agency), which has already occurred,” said Mayor Jason Smith.

“This particular bill is before the house and is currently in the select committee process. It sets out the structure of the water service entities proposed under the Three Waters reforms.”

The board of Entity A, tentatively named Northern  Nanaia Mahuta (pictured right, with Dame Patsy Reddy and Tariana Turia) has moved the Three Waters reforms Waters, is set to constitute 14 a step closer to finalisation as the bill reaches the members, with seven from select committee northern iwi and seven from the civic councils, which will give up read at legislation.govt.nz/bill/ their water autonomy to form the entity. government/2022/0136/latest/whole.

There will be four iwi representatives html#LMS534587. from the Tamaki Makaurau region, Public submissions close on July 22, three from Te Tai Tokerau, four Auckland and citizens are encouraged to make Council representatives, one from the their own opinions on the Three Waters Far North District Council, one from reforms heard via the government’s the Whangārei Regional Council and a website. At the same time, an official single representative at this roundtable Kaipara District Council submission will be forwarded under delegation to the from Kaipara.

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will need to lead the council through the forthcoming government reforms,” says Louise. She emphasised she had not made this decision lightly.

“The new role, to stabilise the council through these reforms, and to create a new direction for Northland, belongs to someone else. They will develop their own vision with the other new Northland mayors and chief executives.” 

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Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith, who is also embarking on new endeavours rather than standing for re-election, says that Louise has led the KDC ‘from the front’ and has built a great team that’s set Kaipara on a better path.

“As chief executive, Louise has overseen with flair the transformation of KDC to being a trusted council that’s capable of taking on great big projects,” says Mayor Smith.

“Getting results for Kaipara people and working well with the elected members of council, iwi leaders and the wider Northland local government family have been hallmarks of Louise’s time at the KDC. “With Louise, the organisational culture of the council has been invigorated for a new era, and she leaves it in much better heart than it was at her appointment. Her calm and steady manner and unflappable style have served Kaipara well through a dynamic and challenging period.”

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Employers’ liability — ignorance is no excuse  by Kezia Purdie and David Grindle

Being an employer just became a whole lot riskier. In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal has reinforced its expectation that all employers should be aware of and compliant with all minimum employment standards.

If you are not, you may be found to be personally liable for remedying any breach.

The case Labour Inspector v Southern Taxis Ltd centred around a taxi company failing to pay its drivers their minimum entitlements. That included holiday pay and minimum wages, after the drivers were found by the authority to be employees rather than independent contractors of the company.

The authority found Southern Taxis liable to pay the drivers $80,000.

However, the drivers were seemingly left without a remedy as the company had swiftly wound up. In response, the Labour Inspector applied to the authority to have the company’s directors held personally liable for the sum on the basis that they were “involved in the breach”. The authority agreed.

On initial appeal, the Employment Court determined that the directors could not be held liable to pay as they genuinely believed that the drivers were not employees and therefore were under the impression that the drivers were not owed usual minimum entitlements.

The matter then progressed to the Court of Appeal on the question of what level of knowledge was required for the directors to be held personally liable for the breach.

After some deliberation, the court concluded that it was irrelevant that the directors genuinely believed that the drivers were not employees or that they were unaware of the legal requirements. Instead, personal liability turned on whether the directors had knowledge of the essential facts that would have led to the breach.

Therefore, ignorance of the breach would not protect against personal liability.

This case contains valuable lessons. One, correctly identifying whether the workers you engage are truly independent contractors or whether they are, in fact, employees is vital. Two, the courts expect that business owners are fully informed of the relevant laws and know their obligations as employers or entities who engage others through contracting.

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New leader’s vision for Rotary  by Andy Bryenton

New Dargaville Rotarians’ president Ben Hope is the youngest man to wear the chains of office in the history of the community organisation.

However, he’s determined that his tenure will be one that continues to grow the good works of the Rotarians. He has the full support of a team of previous presidents and community stalwarts.

“My vision for my tenure is one of building on the strong foundation that’s gone before,” says Ben. “Rotary has already made a very meaningful grassroots contribution to the local community, and this is set to continue and expand.”

Those good works include planting 700 native saplings at Trounson Kauri Park, a school reading programme helping children engage with literature, and the recent refurbishment of Dargaville Hospital’s rose gardens. Ben says he has his sights on several other prosocial projects, which will be revealed as they near fruition.

“Another focus is encouraging youth, via a programme Rotary International has developed. Called Interact, it provides a strong pathway for engaging with schools and giving Rotary input and infrastructure to some of their good work.”

Then there’s the ongoing Dargaville Rotarians’ focus on the natural

 Dargaville Rotary Club president Ben Hope is the youngest leader to wear the hallowed chains of office, but he stresses that he is simply first among equals

environment, a theme Ben says will continue to grow during his tenure. His day-to-day work with the Kaipara Moana Remediation organisation is also firmly within this sphere of eco-consciousness and sustainability.

Ben and his fellow Rotary Club members also urge people who wish to have fun, make friends and assist their community to join up. New members are being sought now, and all agree that the rewards of fellowship are well worthwhile. 

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Environmental ties forged  by Andy Bryenton

The Department of Conservation is forging closer ties with Te Uri o Hau to achieve better outcomes for the environment.

Kaitiaki from Waikaretu Marae joined the DOC Kauri Coast team this month, to establish a more coordinated way of working together.

Representatives from the marae, which is situated on the southern end of the Poutō Peninsula, will work closely with DOC  Department of Conservation staff and Waikaretu Marae kaitiaki have forged a partnership to help nature thrive to protect the natural Paraire was welcomed with a whakatau environment. The primary hāpu for Waikaretu marae is Te Uri o Hau of by DOC and Te Uri o Hau representatives in early July, and has already begun Ngati Whātua.

One key individual in this initiative is working alongside her new colleagues in Paraire Kena, who has joined the DOC the field and in strategy.

“There are synergies between Kauri Coast team to assist with a wide range of conservation schemes. These how Māori and DOC work with the include pest control, weed eradication, environment,” says Te Uri o Hau environs marine mammal conservancy and manager Fiona Kemp. “This opportunity is community event planning, to name a way to share and learn from each other”.

That two-way flow of knowledge is set just a few.

“We are pleased to have Paraire to strengthen both organisations going here working with us,” says DOC Kauri forward and allow a perspective on local Coast operations manager Stephen conservation, which acknowledges the Soole. “This will strengthen what we role of Waikaretu Marae as a hub for kaitiaki knowledge and activity.  feel is a good working relationship.”

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Mangawhai plan change complete  by Paul Campbell

Mangawhai’s future as a leading centre in Kaipara is assured after two-and-a-half years of litigation over a plan change, which amends the planning rules that apply to the $750 million Mangawhai Central Development.

Kaipara District Council has completed the final step to adopt Private Plan Change 78 (PP78), required under the Re source Management Act, which will come into effect on July 22. ”It means we can proceed with confidence in Mangawhai’s future,” says development manager, Amy Osborne.

In effect, the plan  Mangawhai Central takes shape in a new bird’s-eye drone view change does away with a limit of 500 industrial business park, supermarket, residential units while providing for a retail shopping centre, retirement village form of covenant requiring that any new and residential area. It is the largest homes must fit in with the small town’s commercial development underway in coastal character. The changes include the country. clauses that were agreed as part of Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith says a mediation process with Mangawhai the adoption process was a formality, Matters and resident Clive Boonham and councillors were legally required to after appeals to the Environment Court in adopt the plan change. “I commend the relation to matters relating to wastewater team in little Kaipara District Council infrastructure capacity. for swallowing this whale of a project to The area involved covers some 130 navigate a project of this size.” hectares of former sheep and beef Meanwhile, development at grazing land between Mangawhai Village Mangawhai is surging ahead, with stage and Mangawhai Heads. The overall one of the new retail centre due to open Mangawhai Central project covers an in October. 

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A museum stalwart farewelled  by Paul Campbell

A community service legend and the first-ever staff member of The Kauri Museum as it was being forged as the national icon it has since become, has passed with Gwennyth Florance Vallance, born on May 21 1938, and who died at home in Paparoa on June 29.

Family friend Karen Weber says: “On behalf of the museum community, she will be remembered as a genuine and gracious friend and workmate. Gwen started work in 1985 as the first paid ‘museum attendant’, but the Vallance connection goes back further with Gwen’s late husband Alan building the Sterling Wing colonial house, which opened in 1975.

“Gwen’s duties were many and varied and included shop work, stringing native wood beads into necklaces and cleaning small pieces of kauri gum for sale, bookkeeping, record keeping, brochure distribution and commercial cleaning — to name a few!”

Gwen was certainly multi-talented, and of all the staff employed by the museum during the years, she saw the most development and change.

“In the 1990s, the museum was making spectacular progress. Gwen was part of a large, close-knit team of workmates, volunteers, trustees and museum friends, hosting more than 90,000 visitors annually, and as

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‘front of house’, she welcomed many thousands from around world. She was an outstanding ambassador.”

After 17 years, Gwen’s decision to retire in 2002 saw her join the Friends of The Kauri Museum and also proud to have been appointed patron.

Gwen Vallance is survived by Kevin and Raylee, Brenda, Blue and Gayle and was a grandmother and great-grandmother. 

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Rail trail brings back memories

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Dargaville Museum staff have opened a special showcase exhibition charting the history of rail travel between Dargaville and Donnellys Crossing.

A large expansion at Pristine Biologicals means a boost for the local economy, as well as better health for potentially millions of people.

Within living memory, the new Kaihu Valley cycle trail route was a busy railway line. Memories of these days of steam trains picking up milk cans and dropping off commuters from the farming hinterland now grace the walls of the Dargaville Museum.

Photos, documents, reminiscences and anecdotes of the days when steam trains plied the rails are all on display from the pioneering days when the line served the kauri forests and gumfields to the last ride by steam enthusiasts in 1959 before  Claude Soar (standing on right) with the engineer the rails went silent. of the Dargaville to Donnellys Crossing train in the Among an entire room full of early 20th century pictures and artefacts, one stand-out story was that of long-serving train guard warning) take them on board. In winter Claude Soar, a beloved local character months, he would halt the train close to thanks to his insistence on ‘people before the passenger’s homes to save them a long walk in the dark.’ the timetable’.

This month, work has hit the halfway An article from the centennial of Hobson County in 1976 features praise mark on the Kaihu Valley Trail, a for Claude’s neighbourly attitude. planned cycleway corridor promoting ‘Claude knew everyone on the train eco-tourism in the area north-west of and their habits of coming to Dargaville. Dargaville. With fencing and earthworks If some were missing, he would give the underway and a planned route charted signal for the train to go, see the late ones out, the project may be ready for cyclists hurrying up Victoria Street, give an extra by early next year, despite repeated whistle, halt the train and (with a stern Covid-19 delays. 

The new sterile processing plant at the Mako Street facility will help turn blood, a by-product of neighbouring Silver Fern Farms livestock processing operations, into pharmaceutical-grade serum used in the manufacture of medicines for both people and animals.

The leadership of Pristine Biologicals were present for the ribbon-cutting, along with Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith and Meenesh Shah, the chairperson of India’s Dairy Development Board.  The leader of India’s National Dairy Development Board, Meenesh Shah, cuts the ribbon in company “It is a moment of great pride with Dr Vijay Dasari, Dr K Anand Kumar and Kaipara for me to come and open this mayor Dr Jason Smith facility today,” said Mr Shah.

“This seemingly small site has a large Pristine’s management thanked their impact worldwide.” team in New Zealand and reserved special Pristine Biologicals’ serums are praise for partners in this endeavour, exported to more than 50 nations. This Silver Fern Farms. technology will make it possible for every Lance Warmington, representing the child in India to eventually be vaccinated neighbouring facility, a source for Pristine against preventable illnesses.

Biologicals’ raw materials, expressed his “This is a world-leading company, and gratitude and optimism for the future. therefore this is a world-class moment Silver Fern Farms plans to ramp up its for Dargaville,” said Mayor Smith. “All of own throughput to Pristine Biologicals, those people, all those lives potentially securing a strong cooperative future saved, will have a little bit of the Kaipara for both companies in Dargaville, with in them.” employment to match. 

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Super school holidays in Dargaville  by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s library will become a fortress of super-powered activities and fun for the school holidays, as a superhero theme takes over.

“We were inspired to do something colourful and fun for the winter break, so we have a story walk, lots of superthemed graphic novels on the shelves, and free themed activity packs for young visitors to take home,” says librarian Molly Molving-Lilo.

I n sp i re d i n i ti a l ly by Australia’s charity drive ‘superhero week’ in which youngsters and their parents don the costumes of fictional  A guided story walk around Dargaville’s main streets draws in a crowd of young ‘super fans’ during Dargaville library’s c h a mp i o n s , D a r g av i l l e holiday programme library has gone all-out with the theme, even installing a story walk Northland Scaffolding has now agreed through the town. The first guided story to provide safe and secure scaffolding to walk was a great success, with another assist in the completion of this work, planned for 2pm on July 20. Participants bringing it another step closer to fruition. can be in to win superhero prizes.

Meanwhile, there’s a drop-in art The super-themed holiday programme opportunity for all at the Muddy Waters is not the only burst of colour coming to Gallery, where Micaela teaches art the civic library. Recently, the Lifestyler classes for young people. During the reported on the success of local mural school holidays, a large table with art artist Micaela van den Berg, who won supplies will be set up downstairs in sponsorship from Resene to brighten the gallery space, allowing all comers up the building’s facade with tūī- to drop in and spend some creative time themed artwork. exploring their artistic side. 

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The ‘spot it, if you  A pioneer dentist — earphones to shut out the groans? can’ activity was aimed at the many school-age visitors who when concerned visitors approached staff come to the museum with their families to report objects, which they thought had during the school holidays. By requiring been mistakenly left in the rooms — such visitors to look for the ‘wrong’ objects, as the mobile phone,” says museum The Time Warp encourages visitors director Barbara Hilden. to spend more time looking at the “When we explained it was deliberate, collection and thinking about what is the adults wanted to go back and look being displayed. for all the other objects. Museums can While the children currently enjoying be about having fun as a family. They the museum’s ‘free for kids’ holiday don’t have to be serious or just about promotion are certainly having fun learning from history. We’re a place to finding Time Warp Objects, it is adults make memories, spark conversation, get who are having even more fun. away from the digital device, or even just “We first realised the Time Warp was have a break from outside activities if the capturing our adult visitors’ imaginations rain settles in,” she says. 

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Community grants a helping hand

Effluent plan rejected at Pahi

 by Andy Bryenton

 by Paul Campbell

Twenty-two community organisations have been awarded a share of $100,000 in the latest Kaipara District Council Community Grants round.

Planners for the Kaipara District Council have gone back to the drawing board after strong local opposition to two plans, so far, to dispose of waste from new public toilets planned for the public Pahi Reserve area.

“The grant committee was impressed with the array of organisations, projects and services applying for the grant this year and the contributions they are making to Kaipara communities,” says KDC spoke sper son Maia Renner.

Recipients in this round include $12,515  Te Kōpuru’s gardens and old church hall will receive a boost thanks to a top-up from the KDC’s community fund for the Te Kōpuru Community Development Trust Inc, which for weather and rodent-proof storage plans to install a water tank, guttering facilities for food, litter, bedding and and a new water pump at the Te Kōpuru supplies. There will be $9,026 awarded Community Gardens. to the Te Roroa Development Charitable “We really appreciate the council Trust for a water tank, nursery benches awarding this funding for a project that will and supplies for their native tree nursery. benefit the community and the volunteers There’s also $2,415 for Dargaville who run the Te Kōpuru Community Playcentre, which will build a shade Gardens,” says treasurer Roxanne Kelly. sail to ensure sun-safe learning and “In summer, we have previously play for tamariki. Another $4,500 goes struggled to water the gardens, which to Kaipara Abuse Prevention for the stock our pātaka kai with fruit and annual rental cost of its Whānau Focus vegetables year-round. The pātaka kai is Centre offices. widely used by our community.”

These, and all 22 recipients, are Other awarded funds include $4,415 not-for-profit entities with a volunteer to The Helping Paws Charitable Trust component to their service. 

Funding has been earmarked to replace a decades-old concrete toilet block on the foreshore, built at a time when a waste tank adjacent to the beach was deemed acceptable.

The council has held public meetings to sound out locals, including the Pahi Reserve Society, the Pahi Fishing and Boating Club,  A proposed effluent field rejected at Pahi Pahi Hall representatives, as well as many locals and wider users Opponents say there is a council road of the area. reserve available in pumping distance A plan for an extended drip field and other closer land which will come under the iconic Moreton Bay fig tree available under a planned DOC lease and another on the foreshore itself have expiry. “A fallback would be to install been strongly rejected, with the area storage tanks until 2025 when this land having to be cordoned off for vehicle is freed up,” Mr Stevens says. access to cater only to pedestrian traffic.

A KDC spokesman says the council Local resident Owen Stevens has is continuing to investigate how the new written to council policy analyst Mark public toilets and their effluent system Schreurs after a recent meeting to can “best be designed to meet the say, “take in the Pahi messages that community’s needs. this is an important reserve. All space “We are taking community feedback on is needed for regattas and recreation board in our designs and are seeking to parking, picnicking, caravanning and optimise the space for both parking and kids playing in bare feet.” for recreation.” 

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Ruawai:

Our Stories Our Futures Our Success!

Ruawai: Our Stories, Our Future event, the first event of Ruawai Adaptive Pathways, was an interactive expo sharing the stories and history of Ruawai. Over 300 people attended over the four days.

Attendees were a mix of young and old, some new to the area and some whose families had been there for generations.

In time, the community will draw on their local knowledge and information to develop the Community Adaptation Plan, a plan to respond to coastal changes and increasing coastal hazards like sea level rise and flooding.

Community and Council coming together Thank you to the people and groups from across Ruawai and Kaipara who came together to make this a success.

We’d like to thank …

• Everyone who came and participated.

• All the families, individuals and community groups who shared photos, keepsakes and mementos.

• Naumai Marae, Te Kōwhai Marae, Kāpehu Marae haukāinga and Te Uri Settlement Trust representatives who shared knowledge, stories, beautiful Matariki posters, and who welcomed everyone and closed the event.

The project has a name! Ruawai Adaptive Pathways We asked event attendees and the People’s Panel what their preferred name is for the project. The clear preference was Ruawai Adaptive Pathways.

From now on you’ll see the Ruawai Adaptive Pathways name used to refer to work related to Ruawai community adaptation.

Where to from here?

• Ruawai College for loaning the cherished Llewelyn Trophy and whose Years 7 and 8 and teachers opened the event with great waiata and energy.

The team is working to get some of the photos and pictures from the event on to the Ruawai Adaptive Pathways website.

• The Kauri Museum who contributed a large collection of content and display materials.

The Community Panel

• The Raupō Drainage Board and Chair who contributed a huge amount of knowledge, and fascinating maps.

• Annissa at the Well Café for keeping the team fed.

• Nicky Reid for donating the spectacular drone footage.

• Ruawai Tokatoka Memorial Hall and the Sports Club for providing a wonderful place to gather.

Over July and August the project team will meet with community groups and organisations to discuss the Community Panel. The Community Panel is the community advisory group that will represent Ruawai and lead the development of the Community Adaptation Plan. Panel members will be decided by September through recruitment and an expression of interest process.

The team will also continue to meet with tangata whenua and haukāinga and look at ways to work together to support hapū adaptation.

• The Ruawai Lions Club who kept everyone happy and fed.

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Hōngongoi July Check our website for most up to date information.

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Kaipara’s June roading report

Thanks very much to everyone who attended the recent community information session on the upcoming construction of Poutō wharf, planned for later this year.

Across the district, potholes have been repaired on both sealed and unsealed roads, 479.11km of unsealed roads were graded (that’s 43% of the total unsealed network), culverts were cleared, flushed, renewed and realigned, and trees were pruned and removed.

The wharf is part of the Kaipara KickStart programme, led by Kaipara District Council and supported by the Provincial Growth Fund through Kānoa – Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit. Construction is planned to start on the new Poutō wharf later this year.

For further info go to kaipara.govt.nz/kaipara-harbour-wharves

Stand for Council Candidate nominations are now open for Kaipara District’s local government elections. Local government elections are an opportunity for you to put yourself forward as a candidate for Council. For the first time, Kaipara District Council will have a Māori Ward alongside General Wards, with one Māori Ward councillor district-wide.

Get your nomination papers by calling 0800 922 822 or from: • Kaipara District Council’s Main Office, 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville • Mangawhai Service Centre, Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai • At kaipara.govt.nz Candidate nominations are open until 12 noon on Friday 12 August.

Check out the Pre-Election Report A pre-election report is produced every three years before the local body elections, and is a legislative requirement of the Local Government Act 2002.

The Chief Executive of each council must prepare the report independently of their Mayor and Councillors.

Whether you are standing for Kaipara District Council, or preparing to vote, there are important things to consider ahead of this year’s local government elections. The report provides information and promote public discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the local authority.

Read it online at kaipara.govt.nz Copies will also be available for collection later this month from Council offices and the Dargaville Library.

What do you want in your park?

Around 30 people turned out to a meeting at the Lighthouse Function Centre in Dargaville to discuss the Draft Management Plan for Pou Tu o Te Rangi/Harding Park.

The gathering included people who had been involved with the park over the last 30 or so years, reflected on the history of the park. They heard about the proposal to reconstruct the pā site and the community work being done by the Mount Wesley Angels to restore the cemetery. It was a chance to ask questions and understand the proposal a little better.

What do you want to see happen in your park? Please tell us before consultation closes on 1 August. You can find it at kaipara.govt.nz/draft-rmp-harding-park

Kurī registrations Dog registrations are now open. Make sure your furry friend is up to date by 31 August. Register online at kaipara.govt.nz/annual-dog-registration

Signs were straightened, replaced and reinstated, and 376 new speed signs were installed for new speed limits in the Mangawhai-Kaiwaka area. Bridge markers were cleaned and replaced, bridge deck waterways were cleared, and bridges were cleared of vegetation obscuring sight lines. Read the full report at kaipara.govt.nz/news

Holiday activities at Dargaville Library Dargaville Library is putting on some super cool activities during the school holidays. Swish on your superhero capes, unleash your power and join in on the fun! Bring the kids down to the library for a StoryWalk® at 2pm on Wednesday 20 July. After following the StoryWalk® around the town block, head back to the library and get crafty at the ‘create your own hand superheroes’ activity and collect a free activity pack on your way out.

Don’t forget to grab a questionnaire before the StoryWalk® to go into the draw for a superhero themed prize. Spot prizes for anyone who comes dressed as a superhero!

Keep up to date with library events and see the holiday programme prizes on Facebook and Instagram @DargavilleLibrary

Creative Communities funding available Round two of Creative Communities funding is open until 1 August at 4.30pm.

The Creative Communities Scheme provides funding for communities to be involved in local arts activities. The funding supports a wide range of arts projects. Details on how to apply and application forms are available at kaipara.govt.nz/funding

Ways to stay up-to-date with Council news Follow our Facebook page Download the Antenno smartphone app Subscribe to our e-newsletter Check out our news website www.kaipara.govt.nz/news

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As with your car, home maintenance matters too. Fixing issues can save money on utility bills, and your house will be better equipped, and might cost little to nil to repair. Some of them you could easily do yourself with minimal tools.

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The premises at 68 Victoria Street, Dargaville, has opened its doors, revealing three new enterprises, including art, coffee and real estate.

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 by Andy Bryenton

We tend to think of the electric car as a modern invention, responding to the looming climate crisis and fuel price hikes of recent times.

However, the electric vehicle was popular with some sectors of society long before the term ‘clean and green’ was in common usage. In the early days of automotive technology, it looked for a time as if electricity would work side by side with internal combustion, edging out steam as the motive power for transport. For example, 33,842 electric cars were registered in the United States in 1900.

One of the top companies in this field was Detroit Electric, which produced a smart new model 100 years ago, in 1922.

The Detroit Electric ’22 boasts some rather impressive statistics, and the most important one is this; there are examples of this car still running today.

Thomas Edison designed a special kind of nickel-ferrite battery for the Detroit Electric, which could be recharged repeatedly without losing capacity. Some of the 119 surviving models still have their Edison battery packs, which give the car a range of 150 kilometres each charge, even after a century of use. Compare that to some modern electric cars, which need a battery swap every decade, and experience declining range up until the point of impracticality.

Edison’s batteries were expensive, with a Detroit Electric costing roughly four times what a Model T Ford did at the time.

However, two sectors of society loved the model  The 1922 Detroit Electric — still cruising after all of these years, thanks to infinitely rechargeable batteries developed by ’22 and considered Thomas Edison it the Tesla of its day.

Doctors in urban areas bought them in seen as ‘hairy-chested and masculine’, large numbers, as the Detroit Electric compared to the silent, not particularly was silent and would start every time. In fast electric cars of 1922. Reliability, emergencies, late at night, being able to safety and ease of use were trumped by quietly and reliably reach patients was power, racing pedigree and the need for a must. speed; the Detroit Electric could muster Women also enjoyed the reliability and only about 60km/h. It was fine for city ease of operation afforded by the Detroit driving but not for the open roads that Electric in a time when petrol cars required began to span America and Europe. manual control of the spark timing, fuel Detroit Electric slipped into obscurity mix and oil pressure. The myriad pedals of in the great depression, but surprisingly, even the simple Model T were replaced in it’s back. A new Detroit Electric, called the model ’22 with easier-to-use controls the SP-01, promises to blitz modern and no hand crank to start the engine. At speed records, with a chassis based on a time of more rigid gender roles, women the Lotus Exige race car and a design were discouraged from the dirty, loud and quite unlike the tall and boxy model ’22 dangerous world of internal combustion. of yesteryear. If DE can upgrade Edison’s It may have been this gender divide batteries for the modern era, they could that doomed early electric cars. The gain an advantage over the big players in flaming, roaring and smoking big petrol electric motoring, promising 100 years engines of golden-era race cars were of recharges. 

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Heavy metal windfall  by Andy Bryentoni

A busy holiday season for the Dargaville Heritage Machinery Club has seen visitors from near and far appreciate the collection of history at Harding Park.

However, while restoration projects fill the bays of the club’s workshop, and volunteers put in the hours to return vintage tractors and earthmovers to their former glory, some of the old iron around the site cannot be realistically restored, and some is deliberately collected to recycle.

“As well as machinery that can be repaired, we also found ourselves in possession of a lot of scrap,” says club member Bill Fitness.

“Some of this is even donated scrap metal, such as roofing iron and old parts, but it all goes to a good cause.

We can raise a substantial sum toward the operations of the club when we have it collected.”

In this round, a haul of scrap, including rusted pieces which are beyond the assistance of any restorer and have negligible historical value, was removed

by Marsden Metals, which sent one of its fleet of trucks to help in the effort. The decision was also made to send a giant vintage log handling skidder to another

site, where it will become a roadside landmark for a company specialising in such machines.

It means the skidder will be on display and protected against rust and time, while the Heritage Machinery Club can spend the funds from its metal purge on curating and presenting its ever-growing collection.

Currently, two Fordson tractors of different designs are in the shed being restored, with one stripped down to its engine bolts and the other sporting a fresh new coat of iconic ‘agricultural red’ paint. The tractors date from the agricultural mechanisation boom, which coincided with the second world war and have a curious layout.

One boasts twin very narrow tyres at the front, giving it a tricycle-like appearance.

The other features a completely offset drivetrain and a wide stance, where the operator sits off to one side of the engine block and differential. Both patterns were designed to fit in with row cropping; the narrow front wheels or wider frame enable these tractors to move through

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fields of vegetables without crushing the produce.

Bill says that the club will happily receive donations of scrap metal, which will be stored up behind its premises until there is enough for another profitable truckload to meet the recyclers.

At the same time, new heritage treasures are always coming to light in

barns, covered by blackberry brambles or stowed in sheds under tarpaulins. To help get the cream of the crop ready for a new life in the club’s collection, more volunteers are always welcome. You need not be a qualified engineer or mechanic to pitch in. People with some time and a passion for ‘big boys toys’ will find new friends ‘up the top of the hill’. 

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Expansion for motorcycle masters  by Andy Bryenton

All Bikes has had a tumultuous first year in its new urban premises, with riders of everything from off-road quads to big American cruisers taking advantage of the central location.

“The time was right to expand and better use the pace we have at our new premises,” says owner Patrick Lumby.

“We have definitely moved ahead since we set up shop in May of 2021, and you know what they say; if you’re not moving forward. you’re going backwards.”

While moving into a large industrial property on Beach Road in Dargaville at the height of Covid-19 lockdowns and disruptions was seen as a risky move by some, Patrick knew that supply chain issues would be resolved with time.

Moreover, the demand for automotive repairs, across road, farm and motocross bikes was growing. With more people getting on two wheels to save fuel and enjoy the scenery on and off Northland roads, a hub for bike repairs, maintenance and tyres in central Dargaville was something Patrick was sure would prove successful.

Now he’s employed two family members and a new multi-role mechanic, investing in new machinery and partnerships to build his capacity. As predicted, wait times for auto servicing and bike maintenance have risen, with winter putting the squeeze on some customers who can’t wait for their working utes, bikes and quads to get back in the field.

“We’re pleased to have a new mechanic in Charles Pickworth, who can take care of automotive servicing to complement myself and Ivan on bike, quad and sideby-side repairs,” says Patrick. “We have all the major parts suppliers on our side, and he’s able to service and repair both utes and road cars.”

At the same time, All Bikes has partnered with international tyre giant Bridgestone, offering its full range of bike and quad tyres. With a new tyre changing machine, the backing of the Bridgestone range and a new set of motorbike and quad hoists, getting those mud tyres on for winter could not be easier.

All this activity has been made possible with the addition of Tamara Lumby, working in administration. She ensures that bookings are made in a timely fashion and that all those parts, tyres and upgrades come rolling in to complete jobs with a fast turnaround.

Having taken the plunge and secured a bigger shop, Patrick, his family and new mechanic Charles have proven that their workload has expanded to fill the space. Now the next chapter of All Bikes’ story begins, offering swift and efficient service for two wheels, or even three and four. 

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

July Employment Law in a Post-Covid World — 20th July 5.30–6.45pm at WRMK Dargaville, 118 Victoria Street — learn about employment law changes.

Look Up Look Down Competition — closes at noon on Friday 29th July 2022. All entries go into the draw for $100 Countdown Voucher and a Family Pass to the ANZAC Theatre. All ages welcome to enter. Competition details can be found at Dargaville Library, ANZAC Theatre and DCDB Office, Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria Street or Dargaville — What’s On Facebook page.

Beats & Barnacles — with DJs Mr Big Stuff and Kirsty Hargreaves — 30th July — Playing a selection of good grooves from funk, soul, jazz to reggae. Midwinter warm up — food and drink specials. Northern Wairoa Boating Club. *FREE* Come and enjoy a nice evening.

Markets Te Kopuru Market — Every Saturday 12.30pm– 3.30pm at Te Kopuru Community Hall.

Dargaville Twilight Market — Last Friday of each month, 5.30pm–7pm. Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.

Kaihu Hall Market — Every third Saturday 10am– noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 9am–noon, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).

Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 12–4pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall.

Club/Organisation 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club.

For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 021 153 5674.

Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.

Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 09 439 1628 for further info.

Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Thursday 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm. Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656.

Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville.

Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.

Dargaville Friendship Club — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Phyllis 09 439 6681.

Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm–9pm.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years.

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Dargaville Menz Shed — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.

Dargaville Museum — Open every day except Christmas Day and Anzac morning 9–4 until Labour Day then 9–5 until Easter. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.

Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Wednesdays 5.30–7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow St through school terms only. Gold coin donation.

Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.

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Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall.

For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.

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

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344.

SeniorNet Dargaville — Drop-in every Tuesday 10am–2pm (except school holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Rd. Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

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

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) 43 Tirarau St. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505.

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GARDENING & MAINTENANCE

Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz 15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

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Fire wood: gum/macrocarpa/pine, delivery available.

• Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE!

Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines.

Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Local Tree Services

teamvegetation.co.nz

0800 933 326

OPTOMETRISTS THURSDAYS 10.30AM — 4.00PM Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Cowsheds

Phone 09 438 3509

Ph: Stevie 027 284 1300 Em: stevie-pock@hotmail.com

Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Safer, Faster & Cheaper • • • • • •

Tree Felling Tree Pruning Chipping Stump Grinding Shelter Belt Removal/ Topping Land Clearing

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KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY Tu Christey Massage Therapist

Mobile hose doctor, welding & mechanic service crew Fabrication in steel, stainless & aluminium

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 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

Repairs & modifications Call us, visit us or email us for any big or small jobs!

Personal Insurance Advisors specialising in Life, Medical, Trauma and Income Insurance and ACC p e w

027 585 7776 info@urcovered.co.nz urcovered.co.nz

0800 HOSEDOC

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

DONNA PETERS & HANNAH HARDING

CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the July 26 2022 edition is Monday, July 25 2022

FOR SALE

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

TREE SERVICES

CAR FOR sale Nissan Serena 2008 immaculate condition, 199Ks $5000 Phone 027 300 4055.

PLUMBER (SEMI retired) available for small property maintenance jobs... call John 027 494 2919

KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no-obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local.

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

CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine — Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.

SOLID WOOD kitchen for sale $500 ONO. Phone 027 474 0728.

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.

FENCING FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

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

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 09 439 0050.

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.

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

TOP $$$ for old Tin diecast Toys. Corgi, Matchbox, Dinky, Funho, Hornby, Hotwheels, Marklin, Meccano, Schuco, Straue, Tonka, Tyco ect. Phone Ron 027 535 7214 / 09 439 4829.

WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

WANTED TO RENT OR LEASE long term ASAP. Couple with one child + pets.

Contractor for orchard and large lawns, small tractor with all implement. Phone 021 1320 711.

PET SUPPLIES

Read the newspaper online

kaiparalifestyler.co.nz ENTERTAINMENT

DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

WEEK OF

THE ANZAC THEATRE

21st July – 27th July

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

★ First screening Last screening

AFTERNOON

EVENING

NIGHT

THU 21/07

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) 1.15PM

LIGHTYEAR (PG) 3.15PM

THOR: LOVE & THUNDER (M) 5.30PM

ELVIS (M) 8.00PM

FRI 22/07

LIGHTYEAR (PG) 1.30PM

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) 3.45PM

WHINA (PG) 6.00PM

SHAMSHERA (BOLLYWOOD) ★ (M) 9.00PM

SAT 23/07

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) 12.30PM

THOR: LOVE & THUNDER (M) 2.30PM

ELVIS (M) 5.00PM

NUDE TUESDAY ★ (R16) 8.00PM

LIGHTYEAR (PG) 1.00PM

WHINA (PG) 3.15PM

NUDE TUESDAY (R16) 5.30PM

MON 25/07

CLOSED

TUE 26/07

CLOSED

WED 27/07

Adult $16

NEW THIS WEEK: NUDE TUESDAY TUESDAY, SHAMSHERA FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: WHINA, MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU, LIGHT YEAR, THOR: LOVE & THUNDER, ELVIS LAST SCREENINGS OF: TOP GUN MAVERICK NUDE TUESDAY (R16) 12.00PM

Senior (65+) $13.50

Student $13.50 w/ID

WHINA (PG) 5.30PM

Child $9.00

Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler

Tuesday 26th July 2022 1.00pm start under cover on farm Main Road, Tangiteroria.

25 2yr Hereford Bulls 4 R3yr Buyers Choice VIC Heifers TB status C10 BVD tested negative Inspection 11.00am Lunch 12.00 noon

Enquiries Wayne Lambeth 08 433 2902 Bill Lambeth 09 433 2475 PGGW Agent Darryl Williamson 029 432 9285 SITUATIONS VACANT

AFTERNOON

SUN 24/07

ARAHOU HEREFORDS 35TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

WANTED TO BUY SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

MORNING

LIVESTOCK

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (M) 8.00PM

Under 3yrs FREE

CHEF DE PARTIE blah, blah, blah… cafe/bar. Would suit a recently qualified chef with a couple of years experience in the industry. Responsible for cold larder, pizza prep, baking, salads, covering for Head Chef on days off. Please send CV to kay.willa@xtra.co.nz.

RELIEF MILKER or full-time for new season, small herd must be reliable, able to drive tractor would be great.

Phone 09 439 5302.

WAITER STAFF/KITCHEN Hand wanted for customer service, till operation, dish washing and home food delivery. Contact Jas Singh Phone 021 438 311 or email jas_shiraz@yahoo.co.nz, Shiraz Restaurant Dargaville.

FRONT DESK SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON

Topuni Timber Limited is a medium sized sawmill located near Kaiwaka in the Kaipara district. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about their role and work ethic.

The successful applicant will have an excellent telephone manner and enjoy welcoming customers and visitors to our site. Duties will include answering telephones, completing sales dockets, liaising with drivers, ensuring visitors comply with health and safety requirements surrounding site visits, entering sales and purchase orders into MYOB, assisting other administration staff when not answering telephones or serving customers, running errands in company vehicles and therefore hold a current driver licence. Knowledge of the timber industry is a definite advantage as you will need to be able to answer most customer enquiries in the first instance.

A problem solving, can-do attitude is a must, as well as experience using MYOB, Excel and Word although some training can be given.

Working hours are from 7am to 5pm — an earlier finish is possible, but must be able to start at 7.

All applicants are invited to send their CV or resume together with a covering letter of introduction to suejoll@ topunitimber.co.nz.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER July 19 2022

CLASSIFIEDS SITUATIONS VACANT

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the July 26 2022 edition is Monday, July 25 2022 PUBLIC NOTICES

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.

The Dargaville Club REQUIRES A BAR PERSON.

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

For more details apply to:

FREE LEGAL CLINIC at Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau.

Phone 09 439 6100 for more information and to make an appointment supported by Hammonds Law.

regals2@xtra.co.nz

PEOPLE WITH vaccine injuries or long-term Covid may want to Google react19.org. This group has had great success with safe, natural treatments — Lance Bullock.

If you enjoy walking, why not earn a bit while you do it?

DARGAVIILLE TOWNSHIP

Kaipara

Community Health Trust HEALTH SHUTTLE Need transport to a health appointment?

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Avoca Tangowahine Public Hall Society Inc AGM & Public Meeting

Phone Lindsay 021 948 660

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Monday 15 August 2022 7.00pm Avoca Hall

OTUREI MARAE AGM 9am Trustees Meeting 11am Oturei Marae AGM 12pm Shared Lunch Ordinary meeting to follow Naumai, Haere Mai

DARGAVILLE PRODUCTION STOCK CAR CLUB INC

AGM

SUNDAY 24TH JULY

12.30PM AT THE TRACK CLUBROOMS

PUBLIC NOTICES SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Northern Wairoa Rugby Union

DATE: Monday 25th July RUGBY UNION

TIME: 7.00pm VENUE: Dargaville Sport Club Pioneer Rugby Park

Te Kopuru Amateur Swimming Club Inc

AGM

28th July 2022 6pm 31 River Road Dargaville Zoom option available Refreshments provided. All welcome tekopuruswimmingclub@gmail.com

MATAKOHE

SCHOOL

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS PARENT ELECTION NOTICE Nominations are open for the election of 5 parent representatives to the school board.

All eligible voters will receive a nomination form. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone in your community. You will also receive a nomination cover letter calling for nominations. Information on who is not eligible to be a board member is provided with the nomination form.

If you need more nomination forms, contact the school office.

The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

As nominations are received, there will be a list of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election day, which you can view.

Voting closes at 4pm on 7 September.

Signed Penny Weber Returning Officer

DEATH NOTICES BERKHOUT, MAGGIE (Marion) nee MacPherson, on 12 July 2022, in Auckland. Youngest daughter of Esther & Daniel, little sister of Fran, the late Alan, Keith and Heather. Treasured wife of Adie (Adrian), beloved and adored Mum to Christy Joy and Mark. Maggie will be celebrated and remembered at Holy Trinity Church, 58 Hokianga Road, Dargaville on Tuesday 19 July at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, Maggie requested donations to Bay of Islands Animal Rescue. Communications to christy. stead@gmail.com.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Vanderlay Industries Limited (Restaurant & Caterer) of Auckland, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at Unit 1, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai known as The Corner Bistro (rebranding from the Frog & Kiwi).

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is restaurant with a section 38 caterers endorsement.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Premise: Interior & Exterior (private land) and Caterer: Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am the following day.

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

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days from 19th July 2022, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

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

This is the first publication of this notice.

ALL WELCOME

SITUATIONS VACANT

APPLY TODAY!

Upcoming Council Meetings

WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM!

• Externally Funded Projects Committee, Wed 20 July, 9.30am, WebEx and online via YouTube

• 1 Full time sales role available

• Taharoa Domain Governance Committee, Tue 9 Aug, 10.00am Conference Room, Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville

• 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 “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 every 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!

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

• Council Meeting, Wed 27 July, 9.30am, Conference Room, Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville and online via YouTube • Council Briefing, Wed 3 Aug, 9.30am, Governance Meeting Space, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and online via YouTube

• Pou Tu O Te Rangi Harding Park Committee, Tue 16 Aug, 10.00am, Conference Room, Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville • Externally Funded Projects Committee, Wed 17 Aug, 9.30am, WebEx and online via YouTube • Remuneration and Development Committee, Wed 17 Aug, 2.00pm, Governance Meeting Space, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Council briefings and meetings are held in-person and are livestreamed on Council’s YouTube channel. Governance meetings may be moved completely online at the discretion of the Mayor.

Please visit Council’s website for the most up-to-date information or call Council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor.

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