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p Kaipara District Council Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen and Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime cut the ribbon to open the Ahikiwi Bridge as dignitaries and citizens await their turn to cross.

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u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara District Council has met to discuss the best use of Three Waters funding after the revelation that the second tranche of ‘better off’ monies promised by the government will not be forthcoming.

With the news that this second tranche would not be available, some elected members called for a change of plan, allowing for a visible, important project to be completed with just the initial $4 million.

“We will have to think very hard about our forward planning going ahead,” said Mayor Craig Jepson upon hearing of the funding reversal.

Now a list of possible alternative projects has been presented to councillors, who debated which should receive additional capital support. High

on the list is a top-up to the fund for recladding Dargaville’s beleaguered town hall, which faces the demolition of its leaky-buildings-era annexe. It could cost a total of $2.5 million.

A playground for Baylys Beach, long a desire of the community there, was also on the table, as was funding toward roading repairs for the coastal township, the completion of Mangawhai’s shared path project, a multi-sport facility upgrade for Dargaville’s Memorial Park, a significant boost to the Kaihu Valley Trail cycleway, or major road realignment

work in Kaiwaka. Also listed was a plan to achieve a new library space even without the construction of a brand-new building.

However, with funding set aside for this in 2026, it did not make the final cut.

The completion of the Mangawhai Shared Path and the remediation of the town hall in Dargaville received the most support at the end of the day.

The chosen project or projects must be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs by the end of this month in order for plans to proceed to the next stage. ¢

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p A bus trip that included these visitors to the Warehine Hall traced the pioneer landmarks in the days of the Albertland settlers who planned to make Port Albert a capital city as locals and visitors celebrated 161 years since their forebears landed in Kaipara. The weekend event covered the Wharehine and Port Albert areas and viewing and research at the Albertland Heritage Museum in Wellsford. “This was followed by a dinner at the RSA and then on to the production by Wellsford Drama Club with guest singer/performers for the first half and then a play,“ said museum treasurer Rob Lennon. “It was a great weekend with a great turnout.”

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Visit awards.nrc.govt.nz p Kaipara District Council launched its Long Term Plan engagement with Kaipara residents at the Mangawhai and Paparoa markets in recent weeks. KDC communication and engagement team member Ruby Mitchell told the Lifestyler there had been active input by residents into what they envisioned for Kaipara District’s future. From left to right: Community engagement adviser Gail Fotheringham, Councillor Ash Nayyar, Mayor Craig Jepson and Ruby Mitchell at Paparoa Farmer’s Market.

Safer ways to walk and cycle u by Andy Bryenton

In December last year, the Kaipara District Council announced funding to improve walking and cycling options in Dargaville; now, plans are being drawn up to make this happen.

The Transport Choices programme is 100 per cent funded by the government.

It will allow for more walkable neighbourhoods, better cycle access from residential areas to shops, and a safer, non-driven commute for school children.

That will require planning and public input. For this reason, pre-implementation funding has been released to help make the changes people want and need.

“The pre-implementation stage funding enables KDC to complete designs, in collaboration with the community and key stakeholders. We are currently in the process of drafting concept plans and are anticipating engaging with the community in the months of June and July,” says Northland Transportation Alliance road safety representative, Nick Marshall.

Elected council members heard the first part of the plan last week. It includes safer walking and cycling, with a proposed dedicated cycle lane down Victoria Street, extended shared paths on both sides of Gordon Street, and better ways for pedestrians to cross Normanby Road, technically a state highway.

The first step in making a plan of how this may all work together will be engagement with schools, students and parents to ensure that any improvements

p Councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins says a new, government-funded programme to make Dargaville safer and more connected will be good for citizens of all ages

to footpaths and cycle lanes can assist in getting youngsters safely to class.

“There are a lot of schoolchildren who need to walk into town, and for them, this will be amazing,” said Councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins. “No one wants to see their kids cross that state highway; this is an amazing project for Dargaville.” ¢

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Cycle trail comes to life

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u by Andy Bryenton

Civic and political dignitaries, community and sports leaders, and a crew of more than 130 cyclists attended the official opening of the first section of the Kaihu Valley Trail last weekend.

The trail has been many years in the making and began as a concept as part of the Provincial Growth Fund, helmed by Shane Jones. Embraced by the Kaipara District Council and local sports, outdoors, cycling and regional development groups as a future tourism drawcard, the trail has slowly progressed along the old Kaihu Valley rail corridor.

“Other trails around New p A blessing was enacted to confer auspicious fortune on the entire Kaihu Valley Trail, as the first section of the Zealand told us, ‘build it, and route was opened they will come. Build it, and the money will come’. So we did,” said project Mr Larsen cut the ribbon in conjunction team leader Amanda Bennett, standing with Willow-Jean Prime.

“This is an important and exciting day before the impressive Ahikiwi suspension for Kaipara,” he said. “I have been in bridge which carries the trail.

Members of Parliament Kelvin council for four terms now, and a cycle Davis and Willow-Jean Prime were trail through Kaihu Valley has been on the table for a long time. This is a great equally enthusiastic.

“As MPs for Te Tai Tokerau, days like achievement. There is still a little more to this are amazing. This type of investment do to complete the entire trail, but this is in the region is excellent for locals, as a milestone.”

Mr Larsen thanked a wide range of well as for tourists and visitors,” said people and groups, from locals in the valley Ms Prime.

The KDC contingent at the ribbon region to the workers who built bridges, cutting was strong, with councillors fences and roads, and the groups, such Lambeth, Nayyar, Paniora and deputy as Kaipara Cycling, which have promoted mayor Jonathan Larsen all coming to the project and the five marae along the celebrate. Seeing large numbers of route that have been very supportive. cyclists make the trek confirmed the faith Ahikiwi Marae continued this tradition successive councils have placed in the by hosting guests for an afternoon tea trail’s construction, said the deputy mayor. directly after the ribbon cutting. ¢

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Why every adult needs enduring powers of attorney u by Dion Metcalf and Courtney Clarke

Many people understand the importance of having a will to ensure their wishes are carried out after they pass away.

However, having enduring powers of attorney (EPOA) in place is just as important to protect yourself and your assets during your lifetime.

EPOA allow you to appoint someone you trust (and in certain circumstances, more than one person), referred to as your attorney, to manage your affairs when you are not in a position to do so yourself.

While many people have heard of powers of attorney, most are not aware there are three types: general powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney relating to property and enduring powers of attorney relating to personal care and welfare. The key difference between general powers of attorney and enduring powers of attorney is that a general power of attorney ceases to have effect if you lose mental capacity. An enduring power of attorney continues to operate even after you lose mental capacity.

For example, if you were to develop dementia or be in a coma, you would need someone to make decisions on your behalf. Without EPOA, your loved ones would need to apply to the court to have a property manager or welfare guardian appointed to manage your affairs if you were to become incapacitated. It can be a costly and time-consuming process.

EPOA allows you to appoint someone in advance to make decisions on your behalf, without the need for court involvement.

Your attorney could be a family member, friend or professional, such as a lawyer or an accountant. It’s important to choose people you trust and who understand your wishes.

Many people assume that EPOA is only necessary for the elderly, but accidents and illnesses can happen at any age.

Having EPOA in place can ensure your affairs are managed by the people you trust. It’s recommended that every adult should have EPOA in place, regardless of their age or health status.

The two types of EPOA relate to Property and to Personal Care and Welfare. Put simply, Property EPOA cover financial and property decisions, and Personal Care and Welfare EPOA cover health, welfare and end-of-life decisions.

Setting up EPOA is a relatively simple process. You will need to engage a lawyer to prepare the documents for you. The cost will depend on the complexity of your situation and the type of EPOA you require.

EPOA do not take away your ability to make decisions for yourself while you have capacity and wish to remain in control of your affairs. When setting up your EPOA, you can choose whether your Property EPOA should come into effect, while you have mental capacity and continue if you lose mental capacity or whether it should only come into effect if you become mentally incapacitated.

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District Plan: refined not rejected

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Discussions at May’s Kaipara District Council briefing session turned to the necessity for completing the long-developed Kaipara District Plan, a roadmap for zoning, progress and resource management.

On Mother’s Day last month, Kaiwaka residents turned out to help plant trees along the town’s riverbank, in just one of a host of planting initiatives spearheaded by Kaipara Moana Remediation.

With Resource Management Act Reforms from the government imminent but still not well-detailed, some thought that pushing ahead would be futile. Others among the elected members expressed a desire to keep the many years of work already gone into the plan.

A compromise was reached that will see a working party formed to shape the existing structure of p “This is the most effective way to get through the work required to determine the future direction of the the District Plan, making it fit for District Plan,” says Mayor Jepson, pictured here with purpose during the period between working group chair Jonathan Larsen the adoption of the new RMA and its implementation, which will see members to ‘own’ the new plan and planning for all of Northland mandated by the impact of the central government’s a single overarching, non-elected board. RMA reforms were highlighted, as well “The new working party is composed as whether the new plan will sufficiently of Councillors Gordon Lambeth, Jonathan enable growth and development within Larsen, Ron Manderson and Mark Vincent, the district.” and a yet-to-be-appointed external The current Kaipara Operative District Resource Management Act expert,” says Plan dates from 2013 and is in need KDC spokesperson Maia Renner. of replacement. Government RMA and “The decision comes after some local governance reforms are before elected members raised concerns about parliament now. The working party the current approach to the District Plan approach keeps the work on a new plan Review process at a briefing earlier alive while legislation which may affect this month. The ability for new elected it drastically firms up. ¢

Th e p l a n ti ng eve n t , supported by Kaipara District Council, Te Uri o Hau Environs, Rural Design nursery, Kaiwaka School and EmGuards, was one of many. The very next day, more trees were planted with the help of Kaiwaka School.

Across the district, KMR has the goal of planting 400,000 trees this winter, part of a plan p Locals get out in force to support Kaipara Moana Remediation’s big Mother’s Day planting event in Kaiwaka to put 20 million in the ground this decade. hectares of native plants in the ground It’s an ambitious project that will and more than 400 kilometres of riparian help improve water quality across the fencing erected. entire Kaipara Harbour catchment and “On May 1, we reached another its many tributaries. In May, the KMR important milestone in receiving team were able to tick off many of their governance approval to broaden KMR early goals. sediment reduction co-investments “We reached an important milestone across the wider landscape, particularly this month; we have now been on eroding hill country,” says Justine.

Until last month, KMR co-funding had operational for a year and a half. I’m humbled by what my team and the primarily focussed on fencing and planting programme have achieved in that time, projects near waterways. Now comes working alongside you all,” says KMR an expansion into native tree planting pou tātaki (leader) Justine Daw. of erodible hill slopes. Tackling erosion One-third of pastoral landowners helps stop sediment from reaching the within the Kaipara catchment are now harbour, where it can cause damage to on board with KMR initiatives, with 135 the ecosystem. ¢

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A church full of music u by Andy Bryenton

A concert celebrating one of Dargaville’s most historic musical instruments proved a hit with the audience and provided a chance to hear new songs dedicated to the town.

The Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Dargaville hosted a capacity crowd on the last Sunday in May as music lovers gathered for a much-anticipated concert. Featuring organist Michael Bell from Auckland and accordionist Kevin Friedrich from New York, the performance celebrated the recent refurbishment of the pipe organ, which graces the house of worship.

This instrument was commissioned by the family of town founder Joseph Dargaville, and its recent refurbishment marks only the second time in its history that it has required major work. The upgraded organ contains many modern features but still allows the use of the

original organ pipes from 1925, which produce a rich and awe-inspiring sound.

“The concert included the world premiere of Dargaville Impressions by well-known English composer Ian Watson, a moving tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the premiere of renowned New Zealand composer Gary Daverne’s organ and accordion adaptation of his work Song p Composer Gary Daverne takes to the conductor’s podium to lead an orchestra of accordions at a recent celebratory concert of the Far North,” says Kevin Friedrich.

Michael and Kevin were assisted by Auckland. All proceeds from the concert Gary Daverne was in attendance at the concert to hear his works come local musicians Joan Emmett Brown and go towards the upkeep and maintenance to life. The composer surprised the Linda Emmett Litt, and Lionel Reekie and of the organ for future generations of audience, by accepting an on-the-spot the North Shore Accordion Orchestra from music lovers. ¢ offer to guest conduct the North Shore Accordion Orchestra.

Speed limit drop deferred

Mayor’s Message Greetings, Firstly, a hearty warm welcome to our recently anointed citizens. I was proud to be part of the ceremony in Dargaville celebrating and recognising fourteen Kaipara residents of different nationalities. To the new citizens, I am glad you have chosen to make New Zealand and specifically Kaipara District your future home. Welcome.

It’s been good to talk with so many of you at the recent market events where Council has had a stand. I know many of us (both elected members and Council staff) go to these markets regularly in a personal capacity and we have enjoyed attending as representatives of KDC to talk with the community and discuss what Council does.

In the last Council meeting elected members made the decision to opt out of our membership from Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ was created in the 1980s to represent the national interests of councils in New Zealand). Personally I could not see enough benefit in remaining subscribed to LGNZ – we were simply not getting our value for money.

The decision will save KDC approx. $48,000 per annum. We are running a lean outfit where every dollar counts, and are continually looking for ways we can trim Council budgets. It’s not just the cost. Arguments that KDC needed to stay in LGNZ to be able to collectively lobby central government on issues have fallen short – local council-led action groups such as

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Communities 4 Local Democracy – formed outside of LGNZ to advocate for better solutions than the Three Waters proposals – are a case in point. We can and have built strong relationships and strategic alliances with other Councils on our own, and will continue to do so.

On a final note, I am pleased that Muddy Waters Gallery, the Dargaville Community Cinema Charitable Trust together with Council staff have worked constructively on a temporary solution that will enable the Cinema to operate. Particular thanks must go to John Pickworth and the Muddy Waters Gallery for offering up their space for the cinema ticket office.

I’m confident that collectively the groups will continue working on a more permanent solution for further down the track, once the annex is demolished. Pleased to see such a positive outcome, a win for everyone, but most especially the community.

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Main roads heading to beachside settlements such as Baylys Beach, Glinks Gully and Poutō could be slashed from 100km/h to 80km/h, while nearly all gravel roads in the Kauri Coast are set to be reduced to 60km/h.

Further restrictions, as low as 30km/h, will likely now prevail in townships and around schools.

An interim speed management plan was presented to the Kaipara District Council for approval last week, authored

by Natasha Brown and reviewed by the Northland Transportation Alliance’s Elizabeth Stacey. Members of the public submitted 148 recommendations and comments.

“In preparing new speed limits, consistency is one factor that is considered, alongside all the other factors that must be considered,” said Ms Brown.

“To limit changes in speed limits and to maintain consistency with national speed management guidance, short speed limit zones are avoided wherever practicable, except in an urban setting where slower variable school speed zones may be required.”

This level of public debate led to debate in the council, too. A final decision was put off until July, with a panel convened comprising Councillors Gordon Lambeth,

Rachael Williams, and Eryn Wilson-Collins now set to work through changes to the proposed speed plan.

That has led to large sections of roads with reduced speed limits, even though some submissions supported retaining 100km/h limits on specific major arterials. The changes, when accepted, will not immediately pass into law, as new signage will be required to inform motorists of the alterations. ¢

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New leaders named u by Andy Bryenton

Northland’s Civil Defence leadership met on June 6, and the first item on their agenda was the membership of this governing group.

The Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is led by Graeme MacDonald. It incorporates representatives from councils, emergency services and first responders, coordinating plans to save lives and avert the worst impact of disasters. It was recently put to the test by the weather events surrounding Cyclone Gabrielle.

“This group gathers regularly to talk about civil defence matters at a governance level, and works together to minimise the potential effects of hazards,’ said spokesperson Laura Exton.

Kaipara is well represented around the table after last Tuesday’s announcement of new appointments and roll-over positions. Councillor Gordon Lambeth remains part of the core group, alongside councillors p Kaipara councillor Gordon Lambeth retains his leadership role in Northland’s Civil Defence from the Far North and NRC, Mayor group following last Tuesday’s appointments and Cocurullo of Whangārei, and an membership meeting observer from the National Emergency Management Agency. The region’s leaders, health representatives and iwi police superintendent and fire brigade representatives, including Te Roroa’s Snow Tane, well known for his cultural commander are also included.

KDC chief executive Jason Marris and ecological advocacy in Kaipara. KDC joins the Civil Defence coordinating manager John Burt also plays a key role executive group, which helps put plans as a group controller, and as one of two into practice. He’s joined in this capacity local controllers for Kaipara, alongside by police, fire brigade and ambulance Alistair Dunlop. ¢

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Engaging literacy for children u by Amy Fifita

The Storylines National Story Tour appeared at Paparoa School recently as part of an annual event funded by the Children’s Literature Charitable Trust.

“Events like this are a huge bonus to our tamariki as it gives them direct contact with local authors and illustrators, which is often highly motivating for both reading and writing,” says teacher Julie Harper.

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by Wellington-based author Eiryls Hunter and illustrator and professional wrestler p Author Eiryls Hunter and illustrator Michel Munipola shared their Michel Mulipola. Eiryls creative journey with students at Paparoa School shared how she got ideas for stories and did a booking reading art and has had his creations feature in of her book, The Mapmakers’ Race. WWE comic book BOOM! Originally from London, she moved to The illustrator taught himself how to Wellington in 1983 and writes books draw comics. He is also a Duffy Books’ and anthologies for various ages. role model, who has travelled to schools “Michel was particularly exciting for throughout New Zealand sharing his story. the children as he has such a broad range The annual event began in 1993 of skills. It is not often you get to meet and is designed to promote literacy and someone who is a talented illustrator, connect children with the creators of animator, collector of superhero figures, children’s books and artwork. Authors and illustrations travel to different and is a professional wrestler.”

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u by Andy Bryenton

u by Shane Jones, Northland NZ First candidate

Northland has had an awful run of conspicuous criminal activity; it is alarming and undermines the positive features of living in this temperate part of New Zealand.

Dargaville’s Bupa Kauri Coast Care Home has reached a 25-year milestone, with staff and residents reflecting on a quarter century of support and progress.

The death of the Kaikohe woman in her home, the slaying of the young man in the Gull service station, Whangārei, the bashing of the health workers at the Hokianga Hospital and the ram-raiding casts a bleak pall over our entire region.

So what to do? Firstly our local law enforcement needs visibility and a focus on the front line. Neighbourhood watch groups need funding support, especially in our smaller centres.

It is fruitless to wrangle over whether Covid lockdowns or systemic welfarerelated problems are driving this behaviour. Overall, we need to drive deterrence before we leap to rehabilitating every waster.

Many offenders will not change until they are removed from their environment.

Residential facilities for youth offenders need to be increased. Such a regime of structure and routine may be the first time they have had to live with boundaries.

Constantly, Wellington tells us they have a joined-up approach and integrated working parties. None of this is making our communities feel safer. A daily dose of vigorous policing will work better than a thousand official talkfests.

“When members of our whānau become lonely or isolated living at home on their own, moving into Kauri Coast provides an opportunity to meet new friends. We’re an integral part of our community here on the west coast; there are many Dargavillians in our care,” says care home manager Karen Duncan.

The site once housed p Staff and residents of Dargaville’s Bupa Kauri Coast Care Home reflect on the home’s 25th anniversary a c c o m m o d a t i o n fo r Catholic nuns, who were often engaged That connection extends to the staff at in work supporting the elderly. While Kauri Coast, many of whom have served Kauri Coast’s mission is secular, their a large percentage of those 25 years. care for their residents shares a similar Karen says that at least one member of level of dedication. the team has been on board since day “We know the transition into care can one, and this continuity helps create be a difficult decision, but our residents a caring culture and a more familiar and team here are so welcoming,” says atmosphere.

Karen. “We also have strong links with Centenarian and recently arrived local schools, kapa haka groups, the resident Betty Rope agreed. “I am so well bridge group, Te Ha, singing groups cared for and looked after. The staff are and local entertainers who come to lovely. My brother was a resident here, visit or perform for us. It ensures our and I’d often come to visit him. I never residents feel like they are still part of thought I would be a resident myself, but the wider community.”

I love it.” ¢

We have too many young men and women on welfare in the north. As we scurry for workers, it is imperative that those who receive income and do nothing are made to work. There are no rights without responsibilities and obligations.

Apparently, it is hard to get people work-ready. Time to change that tune.

Welfare reform needs to ensure that Northland households and whānau appreciate that work means dignity and contribution to the life of our community and economy. ¢

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Dancing in line

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A round of funding is open now to help communities upgrade their green spaces and parks across the region, paid for by contributions from property development.

The fund is open for applications now, considering communitybased projects ranging from $2,000 to more than $20,000. The ability for communities district-wide to apply for funds from a central pool was a Kaipara innovation that has been well received.

“Kaipara District Council is the first council to set aside a portion of the reserve contributions as a p A mountain biker descends through Harding Park’s trails — now the fund which helped upgrade the park is open for district-wide contestable further applications fund,” said then-incumbent KDC Grants Committee chair Peter how open spaces and reserves are used Wethey. “This will have a major impact on in their communities,’ states the KDC’s the development of community facilities.” grants application for 2023. ‘Projects Last year, similar funding was utilised could include adding capacity or by various parks and recreational enhancing existing open spaces through spaces in towns across Kaipara. Kaipara landscaping, equipment provision or Cycling was granted money to build a developing walking tracks.’ bike trail for beginners, while Kaiwaka Community groups seeking to and Mangawhai park facilities were upgrade their local open spaces should upgraded. Maungatūroto received apply online at kaipara.govt.nz, under monies to build a walkway to the town’s the Reserve Contributions Fund, or wharf, and the Paparoa village green contact community engagement advisor received enhancement.

Jenny Rooney for information on how to ‘The objective of the policy is to help structure an application. Applications groups create, improve and reprioritise are open until July 17. ¢

p Sharyn Waterman reached out to the community after Whangārei-based dance instructor Donna Bryant asked if people would be interested in learning line dancing. Both ladies have enjoyed line dancing for at least 20 years. The lessons are every Thursday at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall starting at 10.30am. “Come along, it is good exercise for the body and the mind, and you get to meet fun people,” instructor Donna said.

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WARMER, DRIER, HEALTHIER Heated by history u by Amy Fifita

Various technologies, some similar to what is used today, were used to keep people warm throughout the time before the convenience and common occurrence of modern heat pumps and HRV systems.

Many civilisations played a hand in what simple heating is today, from the Egyptians to the Romans and even stoneage people. The necessity to stay warm was a basic survival instinct and began with fire.

As the idea developed, heating was moved inside with some form of chimney to guide the smoke outdoors.

The ancient Egyptians promoted heat with their inventions of using bellows to

fan the flames increasing the warmth of the fire.

Underfloor heating technology was known in Korea in 1000BC. They used ondols, a system using heat from a fire to warm their stone floors. King Arzawa had a heating system installed in Turkey in 1300BC, and during the Ottoman Empire, this technology was used for the Turkish Baths. Although, earlier heating systems were discovered in Mongolia and China.

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This idea was further developed by the Romans and was the pinnacle of what we refer to as a central heating system. The ancient Greeks also used the technology and utilised flues to transfer heat from fires. However, credit is often given to the Romans.

It was used to heat more than the flooring but could warm the whole lodging. In those times, it was called the hypocaust and would consist of hollow spaces under the floor that were situated above a fire chamber.

The same idea is still used today in various places worldwide such as England. The modern system uses hollow

tiles and flues to achieve the same idea, and the heating is done by either a boiler or furnace.

In New Zealand, heat pumps are commonplace in homes. Peter von Rittinger built the first heat pump built in Austria in 1856. However, the idea of the technology can be found further back in history. Similar inventions were designed in the 1700s.

Over time, various civilisations have added and improved the idea of heated spaces to what it is nowadays.

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WARMER, DRIER, HEALTHIER Get the most from your firewood u by Andy Bryenton

The weather has turned decidedly chilly, and with winter now properly here, people’s thoughts are turning to the cheerful glow and warmth of a well-stocked fireplace.

While the wild When your wood is cut weather of February is into kindling, small rounds (of about the width of your likely to have supplied forearm) and heavier, many of us with large stubby logs, it’s time to stocks of firewood, the time has come to get craft a fire which will get the covers off those the most from it. Start nicely seasoned stacks by opening the fireplace and make them ready for damper to get oxygen the grate. For kindling, flowing. Then heat the a good, sharp singleflue by burning a rolledhanded small axe is up newspaper within the still best. Whip down to firebox until the smoke your local hardware and begins to strongly draw outdoor tools specialist up the chimney. for a sharpen-up if yours Now it’s time to stack has lost its edge over your logs, with the largest p For safety’s sake, make sure your chimney is swept, your chainsaw is running well and the summer. at the bottom, facing is sharp, and you have all the necessary protective gear before cutting wood this winter Despite being initially front-to-back on the grate. developed to fell tall timber, small utility a shift in technology is in order. Battery Pile smaller ones on top left-to-right, at chainsaws get a lot of use this time of technology has put an end to small, right angles, to the big logs. It will give you year as fireplaces become the heart of firewood-cutting chainsaws with long and plenty of airflow to get the fire started. the winter home. A sharp chain with good unwieldy extension cords. Now you have Kindling should be criss-crossed over tension and a motor which starts easily a choice of a range of small chainsaws this pile, with a firelighter or balled-up are more than just conveniences; they are which pack a lithium-ion battery and can newspaper (not this one, last week’s vital for the safe operation of your saw. If work for hours between charges. They edition, please) at the very top. ¢ it’s running poorly or cutting badly, give it are also surprisingly light and getting some attention rather than taking a risk. lighter each year. The range for 2023 will Then again, if pull starts and fuel surprise you with its power and lack of mixing are getting you down, perhaps mess and fuss.

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WARMER, DRIER, HEALTHIER Is your home up to code? u by Andy Bryenton

There are strict rules in place to ensure that homes rented out to tenants meet certain health standards, but many privately owned homes may not stack up. How about yours?

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2021. For the rest of us, Drainage and drips — those standards provide a There’s no tolerance for good baseline to see if our leaks, leaky gutters or lack of own homes are ready to face winter. stormwater drainage in the Heating — The Healthy Healthy Homes code. Water Homes standard states that getting in can cause rot, every home must have one or mould, fungus and illness, and more fixed heat sources, with weathertightness is an absolute a minimum of one in the living dealbreaker for a home to be room. Portable heaters, or considered healthy. unhealthy or inefficient ones Draughts — Understandably, don’t count. For most homes, p Taking care of your home means taking care of your own good health, any gap that produces a especially when winter chills come knocking noticeable draught must a heat pump is a common choice, though in rural areas, a woodInsulation — Rental homes must have be blocked, whether under a door, burning fire, gas fire or pellet heater is also underfloor insulation, if it can be installed, through a cracked window or even via a popular. It means that primarily heating and ceiling insulation with a resistance disused fireplace. your home with small fan heaters, gas value of at least 2.9. Even with advanced How does your home compare to these bottle heaters, electric fires or oil column new materials, this usually means roof minimum standards for landlords? heaters is not advised; save small heaters insulation at least 12cm thick or more.

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UN praises Kiwi dairy farms u by Andy Bryenton

The global day chosen by the United Nations to celebrate the importance of milk to the cuisine, economy and wellbeing of the world has identified New Zealand as the most efficient dairy farming nation.

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) launched world milk day in 2001, and this year they put the focus on the carbon emissions efficiency of modern dairying. With controversy swirling in New Zealand politics over regulation and taxation of our dairy herd’s emissions, one could be forgiven for thinking that Kiwi farms are a problem.

However, the FAO’s research proved that New Zealand has a carbon footprint for on-farm milk production 70 per cent lower than the global average.

“To continue the progress, Dairy New Zealand is investing in R&D alongside sector and research partners to build understanding of methane-reducing technologies,” said DNZ’s CEO, Dr Tim Mackle, responding to this news.

“We should all be proud of our dairy farmers for helping maintain New Zealand’s success, producing more environmentally efficient products while supporting communities and the economy. Dairy provides jobs for 50,000 Kiwis and brings in about $22 billion of export earnings a year, which leads to about $50 billion in New Zealand’s economy.”

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World Milk Day, June 1.

By coincidence, this is the occasion formerly known as ‘gypsy day’ on dairy farms across the country, when new sharemilking contracts go live, and farmers take possession of new properties.

Dr Mackle and other pundits within the industry say that the FAO’s finding point out two truths. Firstly, the dairy industry in New Zealand has taken it upon itself, in the absence of an emissions trading scheme, to make great leaps forward in environmental responsibility.

Secondly, the FAO has reinforced the warning many in the dairy community have voiced in recent times. If Kiwi p United Nations Food and Agriculture director-general Qu Dongyu has confirmed that New Zealand dairy farms are the dairy farms, now confirmed to most carbon efficient on the planet be 70 per cent more carbon friendly than some foreign counterparts, is not decreasing. The more of it which are driven out of business by over- comes from New Zealand, the better regulation and the creep of carbon-related — for the economy and, it seems, for non-indigenous forestation, other nations the planet. ¢ with a worse environmental pedigree will pick up the slack. The demand for milk

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Second season discoveries u by Amy Fifita

Northland Agricultural Research Farm and the Northland Dairy Development Trust invited farmers to its annual field day recently to share year two of its findings for its current alternative pastures and low-emission farming systems.

“We are at the end of the second year of the trial. All farms we are researching have the same type of soil and experience the same weather,” says NDDT coordinator Kim Robinson.

The study compares alternative pastures and low-emissions farms with the ‘current farm’, which is used as the control in their experiments. No nitrogen fertiliser was used on the low-emission farm, and the system stabilised in the second year of the trial.

Af ter the impact of C yclone Gabrielle, the trial stopped and some information was modelled as a result.

There was also an outbreak of tropical armyworm caterpillars.

“What sets us apart is that these farms are run by farmers who make the decisions and have a scientific overlay.

This year we had a wetter summer and got to see how the pastures did with flooding.

We got some good learnings, and it shows why it is important to do multiple years of the trial.”

The alternative pastures benefitted from the wetter summer compared to the current farm system. The milk solids rose from 794 kilograms of milk solids a hectare to 910kgMS a hectare on the low emissions farmlet, which they think

p Chris Boom addressing the crowd about the pastures at the Northland Agricultural Research Farm

may be from the high clover content and a change in grazing strategies.

The 2022–2023 season showed promising results for the farming system compared to the current and alternative pasture farmlets. Last year, the results for the low-emission farmlet were poor regarding productivity and profitability.

In comparison to the current farming system, the low-emissions farm saw a 29% reduction in methane a hectare

exceeding the target by four per cent.

There was a 44% reduction in nitrous oxide emission and a reduction of 16% in methane for a kilogram of milk solids.

This year, the operating profit across all three farms was more balanced than the 2021–2022 season with the $8.20kgMS price. The current farm had the lowest of $1,912, alternative pastures profited at $2,707, and the low emissions farm received $2,282. ¢

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While Cyclone Gabrielle is a memory for many, the long-term financial damage remains for many farmers whose livelihood is the land.

“The damage has primarily been to on-farm infrastructure such as fences, tracks and accessways, dams, culverts, bridges, water reticulation and slipping, which causes revenue losses through destocking. Most of these costs are not insurable,” says Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Sam McIvor.

Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged the Kaipara leaving many paddocks underwater and roads blocked by fallen trees or flooding.

“The direct on-farm impacts of the extreme weather events in January and February on North Island sheep and beef farmers are in the range of $367–$422 million.

“More than 90% of the estimated impact was due to infrastructure damage because livestock losses were expected to be low at a regional or industry level, although some individual farmers suffered high levels of livestock losses.”

There is still more work to be done for beef and lamb farmers to recover from the damages of the weather events at the start of this year.

“While farmers and growers appreciate the financial assistance p Parts of Kaipara were heavily flooded as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle, and farmers are still recovering made available by the government in from the financial impact Photo: Samuel Davidson the aftermath of Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary “Farmers are in a critical recovery Weekend event, it is clear that phase. The government is looking at what considerably more financial investment that investment might look like, so they is necessary. have asked for a more complete picture.

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“The results of these events will have a significant impact on farming businesses and communities for a number of years.

However, those impacts are unlikely to be easily identified in industry-level statistics, and that is why it was essential for us to quantify the impacts and inform the government.

“Where infrastructure damage is significant, the impacts can be varied and both short and long-term. Farmers had to deal with immediate concerns such as livestock welfare but also faced ongoing implications around land management and financial stability.

“It’s important that farmers have some certainty so they can manage through the coming months and beyond. Anything that can be done to ease the fiscal burden and speed up the recovery will mean that farmers can more quickly get back to contributing to their local communities and New Zealand’s economy.” ¢

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A dog’s tail …

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About Feel Daze an’ pork cracklin’ “Tell yer wot Dog, my head is reeling with wot’s all going on ina werld these days.” Gidday readas, that’s Boss agin when we was havin’ a look roun’ the farm stock ana troffs, an’ finces and so on after all the reiny days we bin havin’, wen we stopped for a sitdown ina sunshine ona hill top above the homested.

Boss rung on his sell fone ter his gerlfren’ Sharlene an’ she was comin’ up the hill ona Big Red Quod wiv smoko ina sunshine, an’ she put downa tray, and asked Boss wot he looked wurried for.

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changin’, Mystery Creek nek wekend an’ we made no plans yet, an’ now I here that National’s gonna resume genetic modification an’ engineerin’ if they win the ‘lection.”

Sharlene pored cupptees and flicked me a pikelit wile Boss was busy talkin’.

“Well Deah,” she sed. “I reckin we need ter support that idea ata ‘lections. I always reckined GE an’ GM, for short, wood be good ona farm.”

She had her sell fone and prissed sum buttins, and read in her skoolteecher voice: “This can mean increased crop yields, reduced costs for food or drug production, reduced need for pesticides, enhanced nutrient composition and food quality, resistance to pests and disease, greater food security, and medical benefits to the world’s growing population.” She stopt an’ hada breather.

“That’s wot I herd before,” sed Boss.

“Seems we all laggin’ behind the rest ofa werld, evin them Ozzies. And more food grown, like here ona farm, jus’ gotta bring lower prices ina shops for Kiwi families eh? Help tha cost of livin’ heeps.”

Sharlene lookt atta sell fone agen.

“New Zealand has got genetically modified grasses in labs, which would significantly

reduce our agricultural emissions, but our restrictive, outdated rules currently mean no GE crops can be grown in New Zealand. GE crops can also be used to resist pests without the use of pesticides, keeping waterways clean.”

Boss hada big smile. “Seems a darn good idea. My mate Plumba reckins we shud head ter Feel Daze ‘cos they gonna be hearin’ more about it there. One big thing they rekin it cood grow grasses ter cut our farm emissions. It sounds like a no-blimmin’-brainer eh?”

Well, Sharlene pored more cuppatees, an’ then she sed she reckind her an’ Boss shud go ter Feel Daze. She giver me a pat. “Not you Billy, but I rung me mum an’ she’ll come an’ see yer.”

I just looked a bit sad to keep up ‘pearances. “Good idea, Deah,” seda Boss. “We kin check up ona Taxpayers’ Roadshow there, ter stop the guvmint’s co-governin’ the Resource Management Act, like they tried wiv Three Waters. Let’s go an’ pack a bag and gas up tha ute.”

Well readas, eye not evin wurried bein’ left behind. Sharlene’s mum’s a pushover

for pork cracklin’ an’ yummy stuff froma kitchen table fer me tea. Don’t hurry back then Boss.

See ya!

Cheers — Billy ¢

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Mains power supply on-site 24 hectares - 95% effective grazing Good storage shed Dam water with water pumped to all troughs On tarseal road Multiple access points off sealed road No covenants for building or relocating a home

A great small run-off block that has been grazing up to 100 head of cattle. North facing bowl, the block is sheltered and divided into raced paddocks for ease of grazing. Tidy fencing, good dam supplying troughs in all paddocks. Good storage shed with yards beside it.

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ARANGA, DARGAVILLE What an Outlook 4.7 hectares and a large four bedroom home overlooking rural farm land. Storage sheds and double garage plus workshop and an added extra a room on the side that could be a family room/extra bedroom.

The grazing land is clean and would suit horses, or stock. The added bonus with this lifestyle block is all the farm sheds that come with it - if you were looking for a place to start a business from home then these could be handy. Or use for calf rearing or storage. Could also suit as a holiday home with the Bluff at Aranga handy. Subject to title.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER June 13 2023

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

Life’s a Bitch Comedy Night — 14th June. Arapohue Hall at 7–9pm. Tickets $10 (buy 2 or more and save 25%). Purchase online at humanitix.co.nz. Search Life’s A Bitch — Contains adult themes.

Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park Fundraiser Trivia Night — 24th June 7pm at Northern Wairoa Boating Club. $120 per team up to 6 members — Good Prizes and Fun Night. Food available from 6pm. Contact Anna 021 160 7518 to register. Registrations close Friday 23rd June.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am– noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).

Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 11am–3pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall.

Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am –12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village green, Paparoa.

Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 8am–12pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.

Clubs/Organisations

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 022 691 6068.

Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm– 7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.

Badminton — Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at the Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157.

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 022 025 0235 for further info.

Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.

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

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 Brian 09 439 5959.

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.

Thursdays after school — 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505.

Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers.

Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.

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. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. 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.

Dargaville Women’s Club — Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month 10am at the Methodist Church, Cnr Normanby Street and Awakino Road. Contact Fiona on 020 4155 5484 for more info.

Grandparents raising grandchildren — First Tuesday of every month except during school holidays. Noon at Whanau focus, Victoria St, Dargaville (next to bakehouse). Contact Sandy dargaville@grg.org.nz or 021 044 6214.

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

Justices of the Peace — available every Thursday from 12–1pm at the Whanau Focus offices, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street. If you are riding the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park or you want to join the Kaipara Cycling Club go to join.hivepass. co.nz or email kaiparacycling@gmail.com.

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 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.

Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years

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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.

Lions Dargaville — Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John for more information 09 439 5937.

Mt Wesley Angels — Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at Old Mt Wesley Cemetery to preserve, record and care for this historic cemetery. Wear suitable footwear, bring water, gardening gloves and a friend.

Narcotics Anonymous — Tuesdays 1pm–2pm.

1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville.

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.

Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.

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.

Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, beginners welcome, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

Pono Lodge Yoga — Pono Lodge, 41 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Mondays: Hatha Flow 5.30pm, Yin 7pm. Tuesdays: Body Focus 9.30am. For more info contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page Dargaville Yoga.

Practising Presence — Mondays 6–7pm Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Led moving and sitting meditations.

Remaining in the present moment is the key to inner peace but it takes practice! Exchange: $10 or what you can afford. Maureen 021 0231 8008. www. bringbalance.co.nz.

Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm.

1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.

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Rotary Club of Dargaville — meet weekly at 11.30– 1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. New members always welcome, men and women. If you want to join a Service Club with nearly 85 years to Dargaville. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.

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

Ruawai Gardening Club — Meetings or other activities held on 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. New members welcome. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 2pm–5pm at theYugoslav Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

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

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. Small class groups.

9am–10am, $10 per session. If you’re 50+ and want to improve your movement as you age, this is the class for you. With some commitment you can gain strength as you condition your body for aging. Call Tony 022 311 8447.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am.

Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $8per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

Art classes & courses continue upstairs at the municipal building Hokianga Road For further information info@dargavillearts.co.nz John 027 525 8189

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KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY 37 BEACH ROAD DARGAVILLE PO BOX 264 DARGAVILLE

CONTRACT FENCING

Your Local Professional choice for EWOF, COV Inspections & Certifications, PV Solar and Hazardous Inspections.

Boats

Campers & RVs

Caravans

PH: 021 240 6764 KEITH call today - we come to YOU

09 439 8210 | 027 497 2929 sales@aztecaluminium.co.nz

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

WINZ Approved

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd

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

24 Hours — 09 439 8016

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

Locally owned and operated The Point of Difference

FIREWOOD SERVICES - KAIWAKA EXTRACTION • TREE REMOVAL • MAINTENANCE

Ph: 021 278 3434 @cjsrakaufirewood cjsrakau@outlook.com

Jessica Young – 020 4119 1299 office@dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

Bruce Young – 027 575 7377 www.dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

Kaipara Budgeting Service

ContaCt Grant on: C: 021 245 3399 P: 09 439 7389 E: grant@granttregidgabuilders.co.nz W: www.granttregidgabuilders.co.nz

Grant Tregidga Builders Ltd

• RETAINING WALLS • FENCING AND STOCK YARDS • CONCRETE LAYING

• TRENCHING • POST BORING • EXCAVATIONS • DRAINS & WATER TABLES

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

CALL TRAVIS! 021 056 7665

www.morrisandmorris.co.nz

OMAMARI LOGGING

Northern Wairoa Contracting Ltd DO YOU NEED CONCRETE? • Driveways • Sheds • Carports • Patios • 2 Tonne Digger • Tip Truck Obligation free quote Leon 022 344 9774 nwcontracting2021@gmail.com

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

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

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

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

Local Tree Services

ON & OFF

ROAD

Dry Aged Beef Specialists

Motorbikes LTD

Repairs & Servicing

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WAYNE & ANNETTE

Ph 09 439 2020

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24 hours ~ 7 days a week 09 437 5799 Whangarei - 09 439 8048 Dargaville

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

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Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Tip Truck Hire Septic Farms KAURI COAST Subdivisions & more CONTRACTING LTD

For all your general digger works, drainage and civil work.

80 Normanby St, Dargaville Ph: 09 439 8592

• DIGGER | BOBCAT | EARTHWORKS

For all your building needs, from pre-planning to finish

Gary Whippy 027 469 8079 gary@kccontracting.co.nz www.facebook.com/kauricoastcontracting

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

teamvegetation.co.nz

0800 933 326 Safer, Faster & Cheaper • • • • • •

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

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

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER June 13 2023

CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the June 20 2023 edition is Monday, June 19 2023

FOR SALE

SITUATIONS VACANT

12MM UTILITY Cladding 2,440 x 1,200 $89. 2,745 x 1,200 $99. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.

Dargaville Kauri Coast Care Home

6,800 LITRE Stainless Steel Vat for sale $1,500 ono.

Phone Chris 021 646 050.

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

FASHION FABRICS FROM $5 pm at Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre.

PATCHWORK FABRICS FROM $10pm at Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre.

QUILTS FOR SALE now HALF PRICE at Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre.

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, $85 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, $8.70 +GST.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE FIREWOOD — dry hot mix $110/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.

FREE HUNTERWAY DOG, 7 year old loving pet, cat friendly, free to loving home. Owner moving. Phone 020 4081 5940 Dargaville.

GARAGE SALE BIG DESTASH 15 Colville Road Dargaville, Saturday 16th June, 8am - 12, cancelled if raining. Stereo, 40 in flat screen tv, pushchair & stroller, vintage cane dolls pram, dolls house, clothing, furniture and much more.

No parking on grass please..

LIVESTOCK

COOK WANTED Come and join our friendly team, Kauri Coast Care Home is looking for a Cook. Fixed Term until end of September.

Split shifts 7am-12.30pm, then 3pm-6pm. 5 days a week.

Must have previous cooking/kitchen experience.

Immediate start | Competitive payrates Please Contact Karen Duncan, Care Home Manager at 09 439 6367, or Email karen.duncan@bupa.co.nz

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

WANTED

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING TO EMPLOY AN ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE TO JOIN OUR TEAM.

• Level 2 Maths & English minimum • Restricted drivers licence • Require police vetting for some sites we attend • Happy to take on an apprentice already training year one or two

or call into 53 Normanby Street, Dargaville

09 439 7172 dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz

HORSE, 15 hh, bomb-proof, out-of-work farm hack, 10 years old, suit experienced rider. Owner moving. $4,000.

Phone 020 4081 5940 Dargaville.

WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM!

NURSERIES & PLANTS GOT2GO PLANTS will be open again on Thursday 15 June 10 am to 4pm, 09 439 5556. Sorry for the inconvenience last week.

PET SUPPLIES PET DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber — supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

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

STORAGE CONTAINER & Lock up in shed available. Enquiries Baylys Coast Road. Phone 09 439 6037 or 027 207 2932.

DEATH NOTICES

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.

Godfrey, Darren Neale

WATCH BATTERIES REPLACED. Repairs to clocks, watches, jewellery & reading glasses @ 97 Victoria Street. 10 till 12.30 Tuesday to Friday, 022 342 8183.

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

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 & Door Services Ltd.

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

Passed away on 1st June as a result of a tragic accident aged 33 years.

Loved Daddy of Elijah & Aria. Loved son of Maurice & Stepson of Pauline, Brother of Steven, Craig, Kayla & Scott. Loved grandson of Errol & Pam Godfrey.

Nephew of Denise & Steve Sinclair and Graham Godfrey. Cousin of Samantha, Maddison & Jessica Sinclair and Cody and Zoe Godfrey.

Forever loved, never forgotten.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

BEREAVEMENTS

Groome, Allen Rex • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

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

Phone or Txt Paul Email CV’s to dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz

APPLY TODAY!

LOST

TRADE & SERVICES

Prospective candidate will need to have:

GRAZING WANTED for 30–50 R1 in Dargaville area.

Phone 022 376 5164.

IPHONE 6 Silver. Lost Tuesday the 6th June in Dargaville Central. Reward offered. Phone 021 241 5024, Dave Silby, 26 Gordon Street.

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09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022 TREE SERVICES TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw – 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050.

WANTED TO RENT RETIRED ARTIST seeks private rental. Farm shack/ cottage or similar. All places considered. Txt 022 1065 379 or email glennboell@gmail.com.

WANTED TO BUY SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

PUBLIC NOTICES ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 6th July 2023, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

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

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

INLAND REVENUE are holding a tax clinic for IR3 filers only on 15 June 2023 at Citizens Advice Bureau, Dargaville. For more information and to book an appointment, please contact Citizens Advice Bureau on 09 439 6100.

KAIPARA GREY Power continues to host political speakers at our General Meetings. On Friday, June 16 we are pleased to welcome Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime. The meeting will be in the Dargaville Methodist Church Complex. The format is Association business at 1pm and then approximately 1.30pm Willow-Jean. A cuppa, mix and mingle to follow. This meeting is open to all.

RELOCATION SALE now on at Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre.

We wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and kindness shown to us, before, during and after Allen’s passing.

To our friends, relatives and neighbours who travelled near and far to visit Allen while in hospital and to pay their last respects while he lay at home, attended the service and burial, those who sent loving messages, gave floral tributes, cards and very generous gifts of kai and koha, please accept our grateful thanks.

A special thanks to all Dargaville Hospital Staff, Kaipara Hospice, St John Ambulance, Jack Rudolph, Te Kopuru School Kapa Haka, Brendan Nathan and his hangi team, Oturei Marae, the Groome and Hutchinson whanau.

Your aroha, awhi and mahi gave us the strength we needed at this time and for that we will always be truly grateful.

Jo, Bex and Fox, Gem, Kali and Stevie, Soz and Danny and families.

PUBLIC NOTICES

OTUREI MARAE AGM Sunday 18th June 2023 9.30am Trustees Hui 11am Oturei Marae AGM Followed by a Shared Lunch & Ordinary meeting.

Naumai, Haere Mai

OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES FREE: counselling, parenting, social work, budgeting, senior support. 09 431 9080. reception@otamateacs.org.nz 153-155 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

DONNELLYS CROSSING COMMUNITY GROUP (DCCG) Will be holding our AGM on July 5th, 2023 at Len’s place.

Starting at 7.30pm.

NORTHERN WAIROA BOYS & GIRLS CENTRAL DAY

AGM

21st June 12:00 at PGG Wrightson Real Estate Phone Megan 027 668 8468

WAIKARAKA MARAE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Followed by Beneficiary meeting Sunday 16th July 2023 at 11.00am Also available via Zoom link on Waikaraka Marae Facebook Page

Waikaraka Marae 166 Wood Rd Kaihu

TE ROROA HUI-A-IWI Notice is hereby given to members that a Hui-a-Iwi will be held at Te Whakamaharatanga Marae, 30 Waimamaku Beach Rd, Waiotemarama on Saturday the 1st July 2023.

Please arrive by 9.30am for the powhiri at 10.00am. The agenda will be set on the day and zoom access will be available.

For all enquiries please gm@teroroa.iwi.nz or call 09 439 6443

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Roper & Jones 6 NORTON STREET, TE KOPURU

$975,000 + GST (if any) POUTO ROAD, TE KOPURU

$1,600,000 plus GST (if any) 59 RIVER ROAD DARGAVILLE

Offers over $420,000 15 HEAWA ROAD, DARGAVILLE

$385,000

"PRESENT ALL OFFERS"

"PRESENT ALL OFFERS"

PRICE REDUCED

MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME

DAIRY SUPPORT BEEF FINISHING/STORE BLOCK OPTIONS

FAMILY HOME WITH RIVER VIEWS

WHAT A PITCH!

Located in a lovely small historic community of Te Kopuru, elevated overlooking the Northern Wairoa river,11 mins (12KM) South of Dargaville. This property is a must view with a home opportunity and options to earn an income, multiple streams of income, by taking only a few steps from your home to the work space.

MICHAEL GRIFFITHS 0272 788 122 WEB ID RJC4274

Large grazing block of 137.9042 ha (more or less) with main road entrance to a suitable cattle yards and quality grazing.

Gravity fed water with dams and pumps into multiwire fenced paddocks. Rolling contour with significant area of flats.

Price is negotiable.

This property features 4 double bedrooms, open plan living with river views from the lounge, heat pump plus freestanding fireplace and is fully insulated. There is also a large double garage with internal access and the private back yard is almost a blank canvas for the keen gardener to get creative.

MICHAEL GRIFFITHS Mob 0272 788 122 WEB ID RJS4278

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS4263

If you are looking for a holiday batch, let me pitch this opportunity to you. Approximately 7kms out of Dargaville township sits this neat and tidy cottage on a large 1770 sqm section. This is a fantastic space for extended family to get together and come and pitch their tent or pitch a ball. Glinks Gully approx 12 min drive.

ROCHELLE MCKELVIE Mob 020 4068 6555 WEB ID RJS4285

41 MCKAY CRESCENT, DARGAVILLE

$435,000 5380 STATE HIGHWAY 12 DARGAVILLE

$595,000 4627 STATE HIGHWAY 12 RUAWAI

$470,000 LOT 1 PASLEY ROAD MATAKOHE

$825,000 + GST (if any)

NEW LISTING

PRICE REDUCED

NEW LISTING

MAKE YOUR MOVE TODAY!

THE GOOD LIFE

PRICE REDUCTION -THE VENDOR SAYS SELL!

SPECTACULAR PRIVATE RURAL SETTING

It’s time to stop paying rent, if you’re looking to buy a first home this property ticks all the boxes. A well-presented home it offers a separate kitchen/dining area with a new kitchen bench and modern appliances leading into a large lounge with a heat pump for warmth during the winter and 3 bedrooms on 812m2 section.

ADRIANNE ASTLEY Mob 020 4076 2650 WEB ID RJS4289

This property features 3 double bedrooms, open-plan living with a freestanding fireplace, rural and river views from the front deck plus a covered back deck area too. The cabin with decking adds another double bedroom with a kitchenette, dining area and bathroom in the adjoining cabin complex.

This beautiful house boasts 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 modern bathroom, and 2 toilets. With a garage that can accommodate 2 cars and an additional open parking space for 1 car, this property is perfect for those with multiple vehicles, on a generous 4047 sqm of land, providing plenty of space for outdoor activities and entertaining guests.

ADRIANNE ASTLEY Mob 020 4076 2650 WEB ID RJS4267

Private rural idyll with opportunities for extra income!

43.6239ha (approx. 107 acres) situated in an elevated position.

Scattered bush and tree cover, with good grazing land.

Implement shed and pump house with power plus cattle yards and loading ramp. New entranceway. Awaiting issue of title.

GARY MORRIS Mob 021 902 087 DEBBIE HOWLETT Mob 021 233 3796 WEB ID MRU2785

65 PAHI ROAD PAPAROA

CRAIG CLEMENT 09 439 7295 Mob 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS4291

$1,200,000 13 VIEW STREET, MAUNGATUROTO

$550,000 LOT 2, 600 BICKERSTAFFE ROAD MAUNGATUROTO

$395,000 287 STATE HIGHWAY 12 MAUNGATUROTO

$249,000

NEW LISTING

PRICE REDUCED

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

PRIVATE HAVEN NEARBY JETTY

SOLID CHARACTER HOME

DRIVE TO TRANQUILITY!

A GAME OF TWO HALVES!

1.2 Ha of pure privacy surrounded by native bush. Quality solid family home with plenty of shed space & parking. Lovingly landscaped with beautiful gardens. Great outdoor entertaining.

Many special features. This is a must see for Location & WOW factor lifestyle. Ph Rhoda today!

Inviting family home in elevated position. Enjoying a rural vista across the valley. Lovely polished flooring. Numerous renovations. All insulated, DVS, Heat Transfer system and wood burner. Easy care terraced lawn with raised gardens and fruit trees. Tandem carport and great basement storage.

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2786

RHODA MORRISON WEB ID MRE2769

Owners plans have changed! Just 10 mins from Maungaturoto, a rural lifestyle block of 5.1921ha (approx. 12.83 acres) with an extensive newly formed driveway leading to a private and secure space at the back where there is a neat potential building spot (subject to council approval) and a small pond.

GARY MORRIS Mob 021 902 087 DEBBIE HOWLETT Mob 021 233 3796 WEB ID MRE2787

A fully fenced rural grazing section of 8220sqm with cattle loading ramps, bounded by a creek at the back of the property. This is the former site of the 1935 Brynderwyn School! 45 mins to Whangarei or 90 mins to Auckland. 5 mins to Maungaturoto amenities, schools and tidal wharf.

GARY MORRIS Mob 021 902 087 DEBBIE HOWLETT Mob 021 233 3796 WEB ID MRE2788

110 110 Victoria Victoria Street, Street, Dargaville Dargaville 143 143 Hurndall Hurndall Street, Street, Maungaturoto Maungaturoto

www.warkworthtoyota.co.nz

Ph 0274 800 691

www.roperandjones.co.nz

Dargaville Realty Realty Ltd Ltd 09 439 439 7295 7295 Dargaville 09 Licensed Licensed Agent Agent REAA 2008 09 431 1016 REAA 2008 09 431 1016

Hey Toyota, how do you make a farmer smile?

All sales enquiries contact: Sheldon Pienaar: 021 786 402 | 09 425 1094 sheldon@warkworthtoyota.co.nz Rob Young: 027 733 9757 | 09 415 7859 robert@warkworthtoyota.co.nz

This should do the trick.

18 Mansel Drive, Warkworth