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June 23 2026

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Hospital scores 70 not out u by Andy Bryenton

As well as celebrating seven decades of hospital care in Dargaville last week, dignitaries and guests heard that new facilities have been added to the town’s renamed health hub — not removed.

Investment in education Dargaville High School has been announced as the recipient of two big economic boosts, aiming to revitalise teaching infrastructure.

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Ric’s will rise again After a fire tragically destroyed Ric’s, the culinary “heart and soul” of the acclaimed Te Ārai Links golf course, resilience, determination and …

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Natives project joins harbour rescue Planting natives from local seeds is a key to success in reducing sediment flow into the Kaipara Harbour since the …

p Mayor Larsen, MP Grant McCallum, Kaipara Community Health Trust CEO Debbie Evans, Health NZ’s Alex Pimm and Dargaville Hospital’s Jen Thomas at the cake cutting

“The rebranding is purely for clarity,” says the Dargaville Medical Centre’s Dr Scott Davidson. “No existing services are being reduced — quite the opposite.

Dargaville Medical Centre and Health NZ have been working to form a new collaborative model that expands the current walk-in services offered, extending evening hours to 8.30pm seven days a week. It’s definitely something to celebrate.”

No service existing at the hospital before the announcement of this new, additional clinic has been lost, says Kaipara Community Health Trust CEO Debbie Evans.

“I was shocked to read about it in other media — as locals, we never wish to read those words. The KCHT has been assured that we are not losing our 12-bed general ward in Dargaville — it continues to be active.

“If people require additional tests, scanning etc, they are transferred to either Whangārei or Auckland, where the specialist equipment and specialist staff are based. This has been the case for many years. We are grateful to have all these options available to us,” Ms Evans said.

“We have recruited more people to operate the X-ray service after hours and on weekends, and this should be operational by mid-July,” says Mr Pimm.

Recruitment is also now active for more staff, including specialist paramedics to ensure that all patients are swiftly assessed and, once again, those wait times are greatly minimised.

The Dargaville Illness and Injury Facility is now under construction next to the Dargaville Medical Centre. Currently, it’s operational, but running from another entrance near the hospital. ¢

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Following speeches by council, government and medical organisation dignitaries on Sunday, June 14, Health New Zealand spokesman Alex Pimm announced that a new Dargaville Illness and Injury Facility would be opening the very next day — not replacing the hospital but sitting next to the Dargaville Medical Centre and its team of GPs. It’s a no-appointment-necessary centre with doctors, nurses and allied health staff available from 8am until 8.30pm every day. Once again, health officials reiterate that this does not replace the Dargaville Hospital, and does not change how emergency cases are dealt with in Dargaville. Rumours of much higher costs at this new clinic have also been refuted.

“It will be the same fee to be seen at the new clinic as it is to see a GP at the Dargaville Medical Centre, at any time the new clinic is open,” said Alex Pimm.

“What we are trying to do is free up GP appointments with shorter wait times.”

This indicates a substantial saving for patients, as after-hour call-out fees for GPs have traditionally been higher than those for daytime appointments. It’s stated that the new clinic will see children under the age of 14 free of charge, and provide discounts for seniors, too.

At Sunday’s event the term, Health Hub, was used to refer to the whole Awakino Road complex — the hospital, Te Whatu Ora, Hospice Kaipara, the Dargaville Medical Centre, addiction services, mental health, and now, an additional clinic similar to the emergency and afterhours GPs found in main centres.

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p Hospice Kaipara is an organisation made up of dedicated volunteers, from its shop staff who raise funds, through to those who provide care and support for families in their time of greatest need, and those taking care of the administrative, medical and charitable aspects of this vital service. They were all honoured with a midwinter lunch last week, and lauded with praise for a year of exceptional effort serving their community.

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p Mayor Larsen, flanked by councillors, locals and a proud building team, cut the ribbon on the new Pahi playground. We’ll have a full story about the unique construction and design of this new attraction next week — watch this space.

Investment in education u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville High School has been announced as the recipient of two big economic boosts, aiming to revitalise teaching infrastructure.

Announced by Education Minister Erica Stanford, and with wholehearted support from local parliamentarian Grant McCallum, the initiative makes DHS part of a $160 million push for new and better classrooms.

This includes learning support classrooms, of which two are indicated for DHS, under the auspices of the Blomfield Special School and Resource Centre.

“When I first became minister, I inherited a school property system that was bordering on a crisis, with cost blowouts, maintenance delays that had resulted in mushrooms growing on the walls of some classrooms and schools not being given an idea of when or if they would receive new classrooms,” said Ms Stanford.

“In addition to the $160 million growth investment, we are also investing in six redevelopment projects to address ageing school property and bring facilities up to the standard students and staff expect.”

Dargaville High School is one of those six projects, along with schools in the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Auckland. This will see significant upgrades to the school undertaken, to accommodate more students and to modernise facilities, some of which the minister has identified as out-of-date for modern education.

“Many of these schools have had longstanding issues with older buildings that are no longer fit for purpose. This funding will replace or upgrade existing classrooms and facilities to ensure that schools can continue to meet the needs

p DHS principal Curtis Gaylor; his school has received refurbishment funding

of their communities from now into the future,” Stanford said.

“We are getting the basics right.

That means making sure schools are in the right place, have the capacity they need and are in good condition to serve their communities.”

The nearest neighbouring school to receive additional classrooms is Bream Bay College on the east coast. The same tranche of funding includes monies to further the relocation of Te Kura Kaupapa Maōri o Ngāringaomatariki to Kaiwaka, a long-awaited project covered elsewhere in this publication. ¢

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Top in his trade u by Amy Fifita

Younger Builders’ Caidan Brien, from Mangawhai, has risen in the apprentice ranks to become the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge victor.

“Growing up on a dairy farm in Mangawhai, I always thought of building things when I was young, and my pop is a builder.

I work for Younger Builders,” said Caidan.

The 20-year-old finishes his apprenticeship this year under the supportive supervision of his boss, Hamish Younger. With 2026 being the last year he could compete, Caidan decided to challenge himself against other apprentices in his region and nationally, and came out on top.

“The regional competition was in April. There were nine of us, and we had time to prepare p Reigning champ Caidan Brien won the $10,000 prize at the New Zealand Certified Builders ahead of the project and eight Apprentice Challenge at the NZCB Conference and hours to build a pātaka — a Expo in Auckland community share box. We donated our one to Te Whai Community competing, Caidan said he didn’t Trust in Mangawhai. I drove past the expect to win. other day, and it was full of food, which “I enjoyed challenging myself and was cool to see.” meeting people and industry leaders Nationals stepped up the pace along the way. My boss was a great with a written exam, a presentation, support, and was more excited than a client brief and apprentices building me for the win, and I am grateful to the a wooden seat with no fixings, which Younger Builders crew. Winning was a could also be dismantled for a flatpack. big bonus, but I am stoked — it felt like With top apprentices from the regions a dream.” ¢

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Huge season for lifesavers Stars of our community u by Andy Bryenton

There are 18 surf lifesaving clubs in the northern region, and they are all the recipients of well-earned respect in the 2026 Surf Life Saving New Zealand Toyota Financial Services Northern Region Awards of Excellence.

“This has been a season that asked a huge amount of our people, and they delivered,” said SLSNZ Northern Region general manager Zac Franich.

“What stood out wasn’t just the rescues, it was the prevention work happening every day on the sand, the p Surf lifesavers are applauded in the 2026 Surf Life Saving New Zealand Toyota Financial Services Northern Region Awards of patrols moving flags Excellence, after a busy year of rescues at the right moment, engaging early, and stopping incidents Guards attended 102 major first aids before they escalated. and 511 minor first aids, and conducted “It was the volunteers across the 73 searches. In Kaipara this includes surf lifesaving movement, from sport, to surf lifesavers from Baylys Beach, operations, and administration. These Mangawhai and their close neighbours are the people whose sheer commitment in Waipu Cove. comes together to keep our clubs ticking.”

“Behind every rescue, every SAR Northern Region lifeguards saved 332 training, every patrol, every lifesaving lives, with a further 473 people assisted sport carnival, is someone who has to safety this year. Patrols carried out given up weekends and holidays to be 24,751 preventative actions, helping there. The awards of excellence is our 174,242 beachgoers return home safely. chance to step back and recognise the Surf lifeguards in the Northern Region individuals and clubs who have made contributed almost 65,000 volunteer an exceptional contribution this season. hours across the season and were There is a lot to celebrate, and we’re called on for 106 after-hours search and looking forward to doing that justice on rescue operations.

July 4,” Franich said. ¢

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Joesephine Nathan has been busy behind the scenes bringing together the New Beginnings for our Tamariki dinner to fundraise for Whānau Āwhina Plunket and celebrate Matariki.

The night commences from 4pm–7pm at the RSA Dargaville this Saturday, June 27. With more than one fundraiser, from an art auction to a raffle, the community has got around the cause that supports families in Dargaville.

“We have three bits of art made for the auction, which will take place on the night. Artists Mark Lang has created a taiaha, Creole Hunia has painted an amazing painting of a pēpē (baby), and Beth Hill is creating three artworks for the auction,” said Joesephine.

With $30 of each ticket, going towards Plunket, $20 will help p Joesephine Nathan is pleased to feature her friend Creole Hunia’s creation in the art auction pay for a roast meal from Kurlee’s Catering. It’s a dinner for people to Local businesses, such as Silver gather, dress smartly and enjoy local Ferns Farms, Delta Kūmara and Kurlee’s entertainment, learn about the helpful Catering have wrapped around the cause. hand that Whānau Āwhina Plunket The RSA has offered its space at no cost, provides families, and Rex Nathan will and Silver Ferns Farm has donated 120 speak about Matariki. sausages to be raffled and used as “Christopher Thompson will be spot prizes. bringing his guitar and doing acapella.

For bookings or to make an absentee We will be singing Matariki songs, and bid for the art auction, contact Joesephine I’ll be singing some old school songs Nathan on 027 302 9836. The opening from the 70s and the Andrews Sisters.” bid is $100. ¢

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Tito Taylor Cup action u by Andy Bryenton

It’s a sporting rivalry going back many years, but still galvanising local pride and friendly rivalry; the Tito Taylor Cup double header between Tangiterōria and Tangowahine.

This year was no exception, as teams assembled and spectators gathered at the Tangiterōria sports complex on June 14 for what’s become a west Kaipara tradition.

“The annual games between Tangiterōria and Tangowahine were played on Sunday on a beautiful autumn day, which made it a great afternoon for all the spectators and players,” says Jan Beatty, a prominent supporter of community sports in Tangiterōria.

“The rugby was refereed by Richard Anderson who did a great job of controlling the game while letting it flow. Comments from the sideline were all positive with the majority commenting on the good ball-handling skills and tackling abilities of the players. It was good to see some old heads putting on their boots and the young ones stepping up to play.”

When the final whistle blew, the victors were Tangiterōria, beating Tangowahine 26 to 12 in an eventful game. The Tangiterōria Transport player of the day was Blair Thomas, while the R Berger Contracting player of the day was Tane Berdeall.

In the netball, referee Millica Llewell adjudicated in a game with lots of spirit and plenty of laughs, but also fierce competition. Tangiterōria won this match

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56 to 39, and three players of the day were chosen — Sophie Mansell, Waira Samuel and Shiree Drinnan.

The day ended with a hearty hāngī prepared by a team of volunteers, all of whom received grateful thanks from the players, spectators and organisers, alongside those who stepped up to make this grassroots sporting day a success. ¢

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Ric’s will rise again u by Andy Bryenton

After a fire tragically destroyed Ric’s, the culinary “heart and soul” of the acclaimed Te Ārai Links golf course, resilience, determination and indefatigable attitude set the tone for a rebuild.

In a story like that of the mythical phoenix, Ric’s will rise from the ashes and thrive, says Te Ārai Links cofounder and managing director Jim Rohrstaff.

“Our team has shown such resilience during all of this,” said Jim. “Ric’s has been the heart and p The new Ric’s will re-emerge as an iconic east coast eatery, and the culinary heart of Te Ārai Links soul of Te Ārai Links, especially on the food and beverage well. Keeping a talented crew together side. It’s always had a great vibe. ” was a priority, as any great restaurant Architect John Irving, who penned is as much about its people as its the initial design for the iconic eatery, four walls. has returned to lend his artistry to plans “We didn’t let anyone go,” says Jim. for Ric’s new incarnation. Building “Our team is a part of the family, and will begin in November, and Jim says we care deeply about them. The first that the plan is to miss only one thing we did was get them together and summertime, aiming for a triumphant tell them everything would be fine. We relaunch in the summer of 2027. made a plan.”

In the meantime, the whole team That plan is coming to fruition with from Ric’s has found a new address the help of the Te Ārai Links team, and and continues to serve up a full menu part of it is that Ric’s at the Ocean will from the Ocean restaurant on-site. be open for public bookings from June Ric’s at the Ocean means that there’s 26. Reserve a table soon and be part continuity for both guests and staff as of this phoenix phenomenon. ¢

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Māori Land Court landfill case u by Paul Campbell

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In a dispute over tribal law the Tinopai Resource Management Unit is backing concerns over the approved Waste Management Dome Valley landfill going before the Māori Land Court citing an Environment Court ruling on the tip as contradictory.

“Māori (Puatahi Marae) are now taking court action to hold Māori statutory entities to account,” said TRMU director Mikaera Miru. “The Environment Court has completely disregarded concerns raised over the failure of Ngāti Whātua statutory entities to uphold tribal law.”

This follows approval by iwi leadership for the dump without consultation with membership as required.

“Māori statutory entities have been established to represent whānau, hapū and iwi under the umbrella of Pākehā law,” Mr Miru says.

“It is totally unacceptable that the Environment Court has spent years reading thousands of pages of data regarding the landfill to make sure the Ts are crossed and the Is dotted. However, when mana whenua raise concerns about the failure of the very people the court is recognising as having the authority of the tribe to agree to the landfill, the court has shafted these concerns by saying it is a matter for the tribe to deal with.

“This is ironic because the Environment Court paused the court process for Waste Management to uphold its legal

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responsibility to engage with mana whenua over landfill sites, but now chooses to ignore mana whenua concerns.

“Many of our people have not been informed about the real impact of the landfill and are starting to ask questions and seek accountability.

We have an inherent responsibility to protect and nurture our environment for our children, their children and the future generations.” ¢

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A night to dress up and move freely, Dancing Alive Whangārei is putting on a Christian Bachata Rueda for the unvaccinated community this Saturday.

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Often called sexier than salsa, Bachata Rueda is an intimate dance where couples pair off in a wheel formation and swap partners.

“This event is a response to requests from the unvaccinated community who experience sensitivity to shedding in close proximity for a safe and wholesome night out,” said organiser Grace Richards.

“Bachata requires close partner contact similar to ballroom dancing, so to provide a safe environment for those p Grace Richards and Ian Vincent are happy to create a clean and safe space for people not injected by mRNA gene attending, this event is only for therapies to dance and have fun unvaccinated people. We got fed up with going out to clubs and bars dance and move in — we wanted the night to dance, so decided to run a trial event to have a going-out-on-the-town feel.” in Dargaville.”

The dance is set for Saturday, June Started by Michelle Sime, it is one of 27 from 7pm–9pm at the Dargaville the only unvaccinated dance groups in Nazarene Church, 4 Grey Street. There Northland. This event is open to anyone will be a mocktail bar and $5 cover charge who has not received a self-amplifying to go towards hall hire. mRNA vaccine.

“The Dargaville Nazarene Church “While looking for clean lyrics, we welcomes everybody, and this is not stumbled upon Christian Bachata and a church-sponsored event. We are decided to run this event. People should grateful that they have allowed us to hire wear formal attire that’s comfortable to the hall.” ¢

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Lower speed limits around schools

Natives project joins harbour rescue

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Drivers are urged to watch their speed around schools nationwide as new signage heralds new lower limits during pickup and drop-off times.

Planting natives from local seeds is a key to success in reducing sediment flow into the Kaipara Harbour since the inception of the $300 million Kaipara Moana Remediation plan now in its sixth year.

‘These changes follow on from the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024, put in place by the Government to make roads safer for tamariki and their families during busy drop-off and pick-up times,’ stated the Kaipara District Council in a public service announcement.

Between now and the end of the month, signs and electronic warning devices will be installed in school zones across the district, p If you’re passing by a school in the morning or afternoon, look out for new speed limit signage informing drivers of an enforced lower speed limit for 45 minutes It’s taken time to implement, but as before and after the school day, up to 300 of this week the limit will be 30km/h metres from the school gates. outside school gates for schools “We are prioritising the safety of young located in urban areas or rural areas Kiwis by introducing reduced speed limits with existing 50km/h limits, such as outside schools during pick-up and drop- Dargaville and Maungatūroto. Waka off times. We want to see these changes Kotahi observes that these sites are brought about quickly, and have shifted where children are more likely to walk forward the date by which they will be or cycle. For schools that face directly required at schools across New Zealand,” on to state highways or higher speed said then-incumbent Transport Minister roads, the limit will be 60km/h. This Simeon Brown, announcing the rule includes schools in places such as change in late 2024.

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The latest accredited nursery to join the KMR team is Anne and Andy Holst’s The Native Project nursery, based at South Head on the Kaipara Harbour, that met criteria required in growing native plants to reduce sedimentation.

“We source our seeds locally and that is important. We have some old established mānuka and kānuka from local farms, coprosma on the side of the roads nearby and 100-year- p From left: The Native Project’s Andy and Anne Holst with KMR field advisers Shona Oliver and Hamish Stewart old flax, says Andy. “It’s safe to say those seeds are going to grow “The beauty of KMR is that the cowell here. funding is there to use, so if you have a “The rewarding part is seeing the plants planting project you want to do and fit the at the end and knowing your plants are on criteria — it’s just a matter of applying. other people’s properties and doing good I just think the whole idea behind KMR things for the environment.” is great.”

The nursery sits within a 60-hectare The couple says their nursery is an farm 16km from Parakai, and while ongoing project, providing trees and relatively new to the nursery game it is a plants for riparian and wetland zones good fit with their Aotea Angus stud. They where native vegetation is desirable. have put 120,000 species in the ground KMR says The Native Project’s location on an 11-hectare former forestry block on in the sand country of South Head is an the property. important part of the catchment. ¢

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Learning opportunities in Kaiwaka

Fire brigade funding debated

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The wait is nearly over for a central Kaipara Māori language immersion school, with plans laid down two years ago receiving funding in this year’s education budget.

Brooke van Velden has called for the Ministry of Internal Affairs to investigate better ways to fund Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

The funding to move the entire kura approximately 15 kilometres to Kaiwaka was announced alongside news of new classrooms for schools across the nation, and a big renovation programme for Dargaville High School.

“I am thrilled to announce that this package includes construction funding to relocate Te Kura Kaupapa Maōri o Ngāringaomatariki to a permanent location near Kaiwaka. Their current site at Ōruawharo is constrained, and there isn’t sufficient space for additional buildings to accommodate the growing roll,” said Education Minister Erica Stanford.

Te Kura Kaupapa o Ngāringaomatariki emerged from a concerted whānau and community initiative, driven by the families of tamariki in the central and eastern Kaipara. Opening in 2007, the kura was established on the site of the old Ōruawharo Primary School, to provide a te reo Māori language immersion learning environment for 36 youngsters.

“Budget ’26 construction funding will unlock access to a full year one to year thirteen kura kaupapa māori, completing a pathway in Māori education we didn’t have. This project will provide increased

p Education minister Erica Stanford has announced funding to relocate the entire Te Kura Kaupapa Maōri o Ngāringaomatariki

I n New Zea l a n d, th e vast majority of firefighters are volunteers, like those in Dargaville, Mangawhai, Ruawai and Paparoa, as well as many other Kaipara and Northland towns.

While these volunteers are unpaid, brigades are resourced through FENZ, which in turn receives funding from a levy on insurance. This money, p Firefighters’ funding from insurance levies has been questioned as the role of first responders changes stemming from fire insurance on houses and businesses, accounts “Some isolated brigades, far from an for 95 per cent of fire brigade funding ambulance station, might see 80 per cent in New Zealand. of their call outs come from being medical “The Fire and Emergency New first responders,” he says.

Zealand Act 2017 added a number of It’s his position that whether funding non-fire-related functions for FENZ to comes from the levy or government perform, such as responding to medical coffers, the important part is for emergencies, maritime incidents, and firefighters to be supported with what they severe weather events and disasters. need to fulfil their mission.

Given the widened mandate, there is a Additionally, it’s noteworthy that in valid question about whether this model terms of firefighters and insurance, the is fair for levy payers and fit for purpose,” thousands of volunteer firefighters across said Ms van Velden. the nation do not qualify for ACC when Those non-fire-related functions are rescuing other people, as firefighting is estimated to take up more than half not their job, but a service they voluntarily of some brigades’ call-outs. Dargaville provide. Changing this would close a chief fire officer Jason Campbell agrees. loophole of clear injustice. ¢

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Times Gone By

EDITORIAL by Andy Bryenton

Scales of justice There’s a famous saying attributed to the Indian leader Gandhi, in which, when asked what he thought about civilisation, he replied that it would be a good idea.

The manner in which one law for everybody should first be applied is in the sentencing of criminals. We might have a problem in this country with letting some people pay a lighter price for offending, and shamefully, it’s based on colour.

The red and purple colours of $100 and $50 notes.

The customs ser vice recently sought an end to name suppression for a criminal found with objectionable material described as ‘sadistic’. Stuff too evil to itemise here, but which involved children. The offender comes from a ‘wealthy family’. Name suppression will be permanent, even when he’s out of prison.

Similar materials brought about the downfall of the ‘corporate raider’ Ron Brierley, who served only some of a sentence measured in months before being released, only to be found with even more filth three years later.

Cashed-up arts patron James Wallace was found guilty of indecently assaulting three people, then trying to bribe a witness, and received just two years four months, shortened by parole in 2023. Those who have enjoyed perceived privilege are not limited to the three above; there’s a long list, covering all kinds of crimes.

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For context on all of these, the longest sentence for a burglar in New Zealand was 14 years in jail. He did not have millions in the bank.

It can be position, not just money, which allegedly weighs the scales. There was rage when former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming avoided jail time altogether and received a few months of home detention for possession of, once again, child abuse materials.

There would appear to be different sentences for different bank balances and positions in society. It’s even more glaring when tax fraud is the crime. To be clear, this kind of crime directly robs hospitals and schools of funds.

“Inland Revenue usually report that they find a billion or so in an ordinary year. But that’s what they find. What they don’t find is, of course, going to be much greater than that,” says Victoria University’s Professor Lisa Marriott, who has made a study of this phenomenon.

The real number is likely to be seven times greater. Get caught, and there’s only an 18 per cent chance you’ll do time.

Then again, an elaborate, well-funded system exists to dodge paying your fair share in the first place. Privilege means ‘private law’ and it’s a product that’s for sale, if you can afford it.

In that light, ‘one law for all’. It would be a brilliant idea. ¢

A maritime workhorse In 1903, the schooner-scow Advance slid into the Northern Wairoa River from the Te Kōpuru shipyard of William Brown & Sons Ltd without fanfare.

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The Ōtamatea Repertory Theatre will follow up on the stunning success of its youth production, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, by bringing another timeless cinema classic to the stage this school holidays.

A cast of under-17s has been working hard to create the world of Victorianera London at the ORT, rehearsing the classic story of the magical nanny Mary Poppins. Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins Jr is the name of the stage adaptation for younger casts and crews, and it promises an

enchanting mixture of song, dance, drama and comedy.

Mary Poppins is consistently ranked as one of the most well-known children’s characters of all time, topping the list of female fictional creations alongside Alice of Wonderland fame and Dorothy of Oz. Pamela Travers first wrote about the

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Walt Disney brought the story to the screen in 1964, and generations have enjoyed Julie Andrews’ portrayal of Mary. Four decades later, Sir Cameron Mackintosh helped bring the show to the West End Theatre in London, and the play the ORT will present this school holiday season is a junior version of that show, which ran for nearly a decade to great acclaim.

The story follows the Banks family, whose workaholic father has little time for his children alongside the pressures of high finance. Jane, Michael, John and Barbara drive away their former nanny with pranks and mischief, but they don’t count on her replacement being a magical being with whimsical powers. Mary transforms life at 17 Cherry Tree Lane, shows the children a vision of London filled with music and magic, and even teaches their father to value time with them over work.

There will be eight performances in which Mary touches down in Maungatūroto,

p Mary Poppins is a beloved character of literature and the silver screen, coming to the ORT stage this July

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A visitor to The Kauri museum has described the myriad of collected exhibits as “a kaleidoscope” of attractions, referring to the traditional optical toy that creates symmetrical patterns.

It might have been a common toy of the past but the description still applies to the experience awaiting school holiday visitors to the museum, in Church Road, Matakohe.

From the magnificent entranceway with its atmospheric journey through an ancient forest experience to the huge museum interior, a fascinating display unfolds in historical archives with a vast photography collection tracking the pioneer days.

There’s a full-size boarding house from the late 1800s, a collection of antique kauri furniture and a functioning early machinery display nearby. See a working kauri mill that processed the giant trees that are the reason for the museum.

Further along, you can see a replicated blacksmith’s workshop and an authentic logging bush hut.

A must-do holiday destination in the complex, though, is the Kauri Gum Room

where a glowing gallery holds the largest collection of kauri gum in the world. It features thousands of pieces of fossilised amber resin, carved treasures, including a functional wig woven entirely out of strands of kauri gum, and ancient insects trapped inside resin.

The entire indoor museum layout has ramps and elevators for wheelchair accessibility. After completing the main indoor circuit and the museum gift shop, step outside where the old post office tells of the time before the cellphones youngsters seek today.

A pioneer school is an eye-opener with its single-room classroom, where you can read the strict, draconian codes of conduct that teachers had to follow in the 1800s. It might make youngsters appreciate today’s scholastic regime. Of course, sustenance may be required, so don’t miss a stop at the iconic Gumdiggers Cafe across the road from the museum. ¢

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The PostMate has won the hearts of the crowd at the National Fieldays in Mystery Creek, with the company winning the People’s Choice at the 2026 Innovation Awards.

A story of three mates collaborating to fix farmyard problems, Harry Newey, Shawn Watson and Warren Storey have brought a safer and easier way to pull out fence posts to the market.

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“An efficient fence post puller has clearly struck a chord, earning the title of crowd favourite and resonating strongly with farmers and contractors across the country and internationally,” said NZ National Fieldays Society programme manager Steve Chappell.

“The strong public support for The PostMate highlights the importance of practical, safety-driven innovation, particularly in the rural sector. The awards started in 1969, and continue to showcase the brightest new solutions for the primary sector.”

The 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards People’s Choice Award, supported by King St Advertising. With farming being very much a practical lifestyle, it was the people who saw the benefit in the invention. It has gained popularity in more than just the voting booths, though.

North and South America, and Australia have shown interest in the handy device, and they already have a distribution in Europe. As the already growing business continues to spread its wings, the cofounders aim to have their product on every farm.

“In a single week, our sales were five times higher than our usual weekly average,” said Harry Newey. “That

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momentum has reinforced what we already believed, The PostMate has the potential to become an essential tool for farmers. Our goal is that within 10 years, every farmer will have one.”

The trio received a $2,000 cash prize for the invention. The PostMate voter Dorothy M also won a $500 Prezzy card.

A celebration of the good-thinkers in the agriculture sector today, the audience got to see new and upcoming creators put their mark on the industry. Not the only winners at the Fieldays Innovation Awards

with AWS, the Young Innovator of the Year Award went to Enivo; the Prototype Award, supported by Sprout Agritech and Blender Design, was awarded to Scanabull.

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How does your herd shape up? u by Rory Dean, rural veterinarian

Condition scoring cattle means knowing your herd, and knowing what’s needed to see them thrive this season and beyond.

Is your dairy herd fit but not fat?

Condition scoring cattle allows an estimation of the fat reserves of a cow; reserves which are an important factor in determining health and form a measure of resilience.

The herd’s average condition helps to generate accurate nutrition decisions, such as deciding to undertake milking once a day, or the right call when providing supplements. By ensuring that cows calve down when they are in body condition score five, heifers should be a little higher, at 5.5; this will optimise animal health and performance.

Excessive condition pre-calving predisposes cows to metabolic disease and underperformance, and as might be expected, thin cows struggle to produce enough milk. By having a DairyNZ-registered condition scorer assess your herd, or a mob of 70 animals within your herd, you can gain valuable insight into the nutrition status of your animals.

These are the professionals who really know how to drill down into

the facets and factors of condition to provide a big and comprehensive picture.

Kaipara Farm Vets has a team of DairyNZ-accredited condition scorers ready to help you gain better insights into the nutrition status of your cows.

‘These assessors are rigorously tested for accuracy by the calibration team, comprising both DairyNZ staff and external rural professionals like veterinarians and farm consultants,’ says Dairy NZ. The calibration team ensures consistent scoring across all professionals, meeting regularly to maintain a higher standard of accuracy. The calibration team is made up of five DairyNZ staff, seven external rural professionals (calibration assessors), and a mix of veterinarians and farm consultants. As you can see, condition scoring is taken very, very seriously indeed.

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AFFCO LIVESTOCK Remember, the core principle here is to minimise losses in early lactation.

Cows should not lose more than one condition score between calving and mating. We can help you achieve this, and it all begins with having a frank and honest assessment of condition at this time of year.

Get in touch with Kaipara Farm Vets soon to engage the services of a DairyNZ-accredited condition scorer, and arm yourself with the knowledge you need to ensure a healthy turn of the season.

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A dog’s tail …

Wen cows need no fincis ona farm

“Well then Dog, we came back from Feel Daze an’ I even left tha checkerbook alone, too,” seda Boss wile we lookt ova tha propitty froma stock water tank ona hill. It was good ter have Boss an’ his gerlfren’ Sharlene home again.

But Boss was lookin’ ata paddocks down ona farm, and then he said: “Dog, yer pritty good at divin’ sideways througha five wire fince, ya don’t evin touch tha sides and yer hits the ground runnin’ eh?”

Well, readas, that rilly didint need a comment from me, sideways through fincis is wot I do. But we was soon back

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downa kattil race ona Big Red Quod for smoko, an’ Sharlene was there with cuppatees and scones too, ’cos I could smell them from haffway downa hill.

Boss was still goin’ on about finces an’ sideways, but Sharlene sed she agreed.

I was a bit konfused, though, but she musta reckoned I was ’cos she soon told me that Boss was talkin’ about a Feel Daze again.

“Y’see Billy,” she says ’cos she always calls me that steada Boss sayin’ just Dog. “Wen we atta Mystry Creek we saw this thingy that stops cows wandering about without any fence, an’ we thinkin’ about gettin’ one ona farm. Wot Boss meens is you won’t haveta jump through. Yer can simply wander through ’cos yer won’t see anything.”

Well readas, I was startin’ to wonder wot they been drinkin’ atta big farming hooley at Feel Daze but then she got out her lappytoppy and read in her skoolteecher voice: “Virtual fencing uses solarpowered, GPS-tracked collars worn by cattle. This allows farmers to map out, shift and manage boundaries remotely using a mobile

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Well readas, I hada sit down ter hava think then. No wires? No fince posts. Cow

collars? But then I hada reel thought an’ wonderd weather Bruiser tha Bull wood take any notice of a collar wen the heffers were ina open no finces paddick. Nah, I reckin Boss wood still need a blimmin’ strong fince there. But mine you I not gettin’ any younger if no finces wood meen a simple life fer me.

Boss hada think, too, an’ reckind it must cost a heep of munny ter use invisible stuff for a fince, but from Sharlene I got a pat an’ half a scone wile she read sum more. “Virtual fencing uses neckbands to train cattle to remain within a virtual fencing barrier. It allows farmers to move and contain livestock anywhere on their farm, directly from their laptop or phone.”

Well, Boss perked up then, but wantid to know how yer cood use a phone. She hada think, too. “Well Deah, I reckin you better get ona phone ter yer nephews, ’cos I kin use tha phone to do stuff like emails and calls but keepin’ cows in a paddick is a bit much fer me.” Boss agreed and sed then he reckind tha farm already had strong wire finces, an’ he was happy with that.

So readas, no rest fer tha wiked eh?

Sideways through fince lines is still me job.

Cheers — Billy ¢

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Masters of Metal & wood Nanotech from 350BC u by Andy Bryenton

Modern fabricators can make almost anything out of steel, crafting machinery we rely on for everything from farming to flight, but the ancient smiths had some tricks of their own that are just as impressive.

Invincible samurai blades, the magic of Excalibur, and swords fit for Viking heroes — these are legendary tropes echoing from the past. However, the most mystifying and magical of weaponsmithing materials may very well be from Southern India, and its secrets have not truly been mastered, even with modern technology.

Alexander the Great knew about the steel smelters of India, where a material called wootz steel was created in strange clay ‘eggs’. The great general valued this metal more than gold, as it could be used to manufacture blades of legendary sharpness and durability.

Some antiquarians have speculated that Alexander’s attempt to conquer the subcontinent was motivated by a desire to seize the means of wootz production.

Wootz steel began with porous iron, which was hammered while white-hot to release slag and impurities. Then the resulting metal was finished in crucibles, in a part of the process still not entirely understood.

Broken-up iron and carbon, perhaps bone, or charcoal from rare exotic woods, was sealed into an egg-shaped clay vessel.

Then it was heated in a powerful furnace made even hotter by its location, high on coastal cliffs where strong winds would roar through, effectively supercharging the fires with oxygen.

What is known from ancient texts is that slow cooling was also important.

Wootz has been examined under a modern electron microscope, and it’s observed to be full of carbon nanotubes.

These tiny structures are at the cutting edge of modern material technology, but it seems that ancient Indian steelworkers accidentally worked out how to create them thousands of years ago, using them to make literal cutting edges.

Those nanotubes add tensile strength, flexibility and the ability to be sharpened to a razor finish. Many stories of ‘magic’ swords in both the east and west may be attributed to this superior steel, which must have seemed divinely blessed to warriors in the age of Alexander. After all,

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Dargaville Renaissance Faire is coming soon. The countdown is on for January 2027, and already knights and Vikings, heroes and wizards have said they’re coming to a weekend of mediaeval fun and fantasy on January 22, 23 and 24. The mascot for this big event is Hew G Dragon, and if you colour him in and drop off your finished work to either the Kaipara Lifestyler offices or the Good Life Store in Dargaville, or scan him coloured and email him to comp@rml.nz, you could win a family pass to the event. What colour should Hew be? You decide.

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June Inland Revenue Clinic — Tues 30th June, Heartland Services, Whanau Focus Bldg, 61 Victoria St. Bookings essential. 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

July Kumarani — Free Circus Holiday programmes for 8–18yrs (keen 6–7yr olds can join too!) Dargaville, Tue 7 July and Wed 8 July at Selwyn Park School. 10am– 2pm. Paparoa, Wed 15 July at Paparoa Memorial Hall.

Sign up at www.circuskumarani.co.nz/holiday-program.

Tunatahi Matariki Festival — Fri 10th July @ Dargaville High School, 10am–3pm. Zero Waste, Alcohol and Smoke Free. The Wellbeing of One, The Wellbeing of All. Email vera.r@xtra.co.nz.

SPCA Drop In Centre — Wed 11 July, 10am. Cnr of State Highway 12 and Victoria St (rest area). Look for the flag. Flea treatments $10, worm treatments $3, pet care advice, emergency pet food. For any queries contact 09 438 9161.

Best Practice Grants Workshop — Wednesday, 22nd July for Community Organisations. A morning workshop, bookings essential, $20 per person.

Learn best practice processes, further expectations, application writing tips and have a clear plan on where your community organisation needs to focus its attention to improve grants success. suec@dcdb.nz.

Matakohe Community Potluck Dinner — Saturday 18th July, 5.30pm. All welcome.

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

Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Saturdays 9am–noon.

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GOT2GO PLANTS — Shrubs, Trees, Shelter and Hedging, ready now from $1. Protea and Osteospermun only $15. Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru.

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SOS Kaipara is seeking a Support Worker to provide client-centered support, advocacy and connection to services for wāhine and whānau impacted by family and sexual violence.

This role supports safety, stability and recovery through support, information, assessment, referrals and advocacy.

• Some travel maybe required across the Kaipara District • Full training and support provided • A supportive, values-led team culture For more information or to apply send your CV and cover letter to Missy Walters missy.walters@soskaipara.co.nz Applications reviewed as received.

Make a real difference in Kaipara Dargaville | 35 hrs/week

Join SOS Kaipara’s specialist trauma-informed service supporting wāhine, children, young people and whānau affected by family and sexual violence.

Enjoy flexible hours, funded clinical supervision, professional development, registration support and the chance to do meaningful, communitybased mahi in a supportive values-led team.

You’ll bring a relevant qualification, professional registration or eligibility, trauma-informed practice.

For more information or to apply send your CV and cover letter to Missy Walters missy.walters@soskaipara.co.nz Applications reviewed as received.

Whakapapa & Archives Advisor Dargaville (flexible) |(0.4 FTE) 2 days per week

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and maintain the Te Roroa whakapapa register

- Support whānau through the registration process

- Care for and protect iwi archives and historical records

- Coordinate digitisation and secure storage of archival material

- Manage access to information in line with tikanga and iwi expectations

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(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

AGM

HNM 2025 Ltd of Maungaturoto, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 142 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto known as Blackstone Eatery.

Saturday 27th June 2026 2pm at the club rooms

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant and Cafe.

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30th June 2026

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AGM

Tuesday at 10.30am at PGG Wrightson Real Estate Phone Megan 027 668 8468

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 10am to 9pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, 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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the only publication of this notice.

Te Roroa Whātua Ora Trust

Te Roroa is seeking a trusted and capable person to help protect, maintain and grow our whakapapa and archival taonga.

This unique role combines whakapapa register management with archives kaitiakitanga, supporting the preservation of our history, mātauranga and records for future generations.

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DARGAVILLE AERO CLUB Make a real difference in Kaipara Dargaville | 30 hrs/week

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CLINICAL LEAD Family & Sexual Violence Services Dargaville | 35 hrs week SOS Kaipara is seeking an experienced clinical leader to guide trauma-informed services supporting wāhine, children, young people and whānau across the Kaipara District.

ABOUT THE ROLE • Lead clinical practice across counselling, social work and support services.

• Provide staff leadership, oversee referrals and manage clinical risk.

• Support a safe, ethical, culturally responsive team environment.

ABOUT YOU • Registered clinician with leadership experience in health or social services.

• Strong in risk management, staff support and trauma-informed practice.

• Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and collaborative community work.

WE OFFER 9 Funded supervision and professional development 9 Supportive, values-led team environment 9 Flexible working arrangements

governance

- Strong attention to detail and sound judgement

- High levels of integrity and confidentiality - Confidence engaging with whānau and

For more information or to apply send your CV and cover letter to Missy Walters missy.walters@soskaipara.co.nz Applications reviewed as received.

kaumātua

This is an opportunity to contribute to the protection of Te Roroa knowledge, history and identity for generations to come.

Apply now: Send your CV and cover letter to myhr@teroroa.iwi.nz Applications close: 3 July 2026 Toitū te mana o Tāne, Toitū te mana o Tangaroa, Toitū te mana o te Iwi .

AGM

Te Houhanga Urupa 11am Sunday - 12th July 2026 At James Buller Centre cnr Normanby and Edward Streets, Dargaville Agenda for AGM: • Welcome and Karakia • Apologies • Minutes of 2024 AGM • Acknowledgement of former Chair and Sexton, Colin Flavell • Treasurer’s Report • Update of Trustees • Election of Officers • Appointment of Sexton • Obituaries The Annual General Meeting will be followed by a General Meeting.

To be followed by a shared lunch All enquiries contact Susan Garratt: garratt61@hotmail.com

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Sreynuon Long Ltd of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 101 Victoria St, Dargaville known as Blah Blah Blah Cafe.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Cafe and Bar. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Saturday 9am to 3pm and 5pm to 8pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Metlifecare Retirement Villages of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 7 Snapper Lane, 15 Sailrock Drive, Mangawhai known as The Tides.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Retirement Village.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: 7 days per week 12pm to 6pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, 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 second publication of this notice. The first was published on 16 June 2026.

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Kallayanee Ltd of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an BYO on licence in respect of the premises situated at 52 Normanby St, Dargaville known as Pad Thai Dargaville.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 10pm.

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.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

This is the first publication of this notice.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, 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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the only publication of this notice.

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