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Queen’s honour for Bet Nelley u by Paul Campbell

Former chief executive officer of The Kauri Museum at Matakohe, Bet Nelley, was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to history and tourism.

End of road for Te Kopuru bowls

It was the end of an era for Te Kopuru Bowling Club …

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Back from Gallipoli

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“I was absolutely gobsmacked, I really was. It was a huge surprise and it never, ever occurred to me that this might happen,” she said when the award was announced.

The citation noted Ms Nelley was CEO “of the iconic and award-winning Kauri Museum at Matakohe from 2008 until her retirement in 2014, having held various other positions with the museum since 1995.

“During Ms Nelley’s 19-year involvement she developed the museum into a leading resource centre for the development of the kauri timber and gum industries in New Zealand and a key tourist attraction for Matakohe. Through daily busloads of tourists the museum has remained financially stable without council support.

“She has played a key role in a project to research the history of kauri spanning thousands of years.

“She has contributed to the researching and recording of stories of those from the district who fought in the First World War, helping families discover more about their family members who never returned. Ms Nelley is a member of the Rotary Club of Maungaturoto and Districts and is a past president of the Club.”

Ms Nelley said she had told her son p in Vancouver and daughter in London.

“They were thrilled and proud, as I knew they would be. Nothing like this has ever happened in our family. But I also know this award is for a team

Betty Nelley looking at the letter from the Governor General notifying her of the QSM award

effort at the museum, recognition for the wonderful work of the volunteers and friends of the museum, and the great staff there.

“I also salute the work of those who went before me to create the museum.

I just came afterwards and had a great deal of fun.” ¢

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p The Kaiwaka volunteer firebrigade team completed the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge, with retiree Mike Law committed to do it again a fifth time. Mike has a sick grandchild and motivated the team to compete. “It was a great day to do the challenge as it was cold and wet,” said team member Tim Brown. They climbed 51 flights of stairs or 1,103 individual steps. “We would like to thank everyone that helped us raise $2,731.10 for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.”

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Speaker Lesley Elliott will talk about the ‘Loves-menot’ program running in schools which educates young people about healthy relationships.

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p Northland Inc’s CEO David Wilson meets Dargaville business woman Margaret Bishop as general manager of business growth Joseph Stuart looks on. The economic development agency met with the Dargaville Business Forum, Kauri Coast Promotions Society and other interested members of the community to discuss how to promote the region as a vibrant place to visit and to live.

End of road for Te Kopuru bowls u by Ayla Miller

It was the end of an era for Te Kopuru Bowling Club as they handed over their remaining funds to four western clubs, Dargaville, Mamaranui, Ruawai and Arapohue.

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Top award for Carters

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u by Ann Morgan

After another successful year of trading, Dargaville Carters which originally opened in 1968, have won the Best Small Branch in New Zealand award at the Carters Awards which recognises and celebrates excellence.

p Mark and the team at Carters Dargaville, with the award their branch won, absent is Greg Hansen and sales rep Scott Fowlie

p Mamaranui Bowling Club president James Nyssen accepts a cheque for their share of the remaining funds from Te Kopuru Bowling Club president Brian Gribble

Te Kopuru president Brian Gribble said the experience has been a privilege. “I have enjoyed these years as president. It is very sad. There is a lot of history gone.”

The Te Kopuru Bowling Club closed their account after settling all expenses and presented a cheque of approximately $3,484 to each of the clubs.

The club rooms have been sold to the Northland Field Days association and items have been sold or donated to the community.

Long-term Te Kopuru member Betty Rope remembers joining in 1959, not long after women were allowed in. “It was always a happy club and at one stage it was the best bowling green in

the north.” The funds received will go towards maintenance for the greens and the club houses.

Mamaranui president James Nyssen said they may invest in some young stock to help with the maintenance costs and are glad to be gaining a few new members.

Mr Gribble said a special thanks to Te Kopuru treasurer Marie Birkenhead, in his farewell speech, for the extra work she has had to put in during the closing of the club.

“I hope you will all continue to keep in contact with each other over the years to come.

“Whether it be on the bowling green or in some other way.” ¢

Staff member Simon Parkinson was also nominated for the Continuous Improvement award.

Mark Kapa, branch manager, has been in the role for one year.

Originating from Pouto, his experience includes owning his own house building company prior to having the opportunity to move into the management position with Carters building supplies.

“My staff are a hard working team and deserve this award, I couldn’t have walked into a better branch,” says Mark.

“They go above and beyond in customer service and are professional.

Their experience and expertise certainly helps make this branch the

success it is. They are here before the gates open and after they close, that shows me their commitment to the workplace.”

Store services manager, Janice Williams has worked with the branch for more than 14 years, and says she enjoys the variety of the job, and working with the clients.

“We enjoy working alongside those in the building industry and we are always learning from the builders,” she said.

“Our branch staff culture is very friendly and supportive, not just in the workplace, but through life events. We plan to keep on track and keep going the extra mile for our customers.” ¢

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Theatre to host competition Starring role for young songbird u by Ayla Miller

The town will be teeming with thespians come the end of July as Dargaville Little Theatre hosts the local TheatreFest competition for Northland.

p A nurse, played by Deborah Steele, comforts Eryn Wilson-Collins as Rose, in a scene from Dargaville Little Theatre’s TheatreFest 2014 entry, The Memoirs

The competition takes place on July 24 and 25 and is open to all theatre groups in the region.

Last year Dargaville Little Theatre performed The Memoirs, written by Deborah Steele, which took them to the Nationals in Wellington.

“The local competition was held at Otamatea Repertory Theatre. We had a different stage space, lighting and sound system to what we were used to which was interesting. It was a bit of a nail biting week because they don’t announce the winners immediately,” said member Eryn Wilson-Collins.

“It was a good experience because you get to meet other thespians and see other productions.

“We are looking forward to having a variety of acts for people to see. The shows are open to the public and we encourage anyone to come along. They will be really interesting evenings.

“Judges read the script and then speak to the audience and cast members after the performance to give feedback. It is all about learning.”

Contestants get the chance to write, perform or direct and receive in depth verbal and written critique. Each entry must have at least two people, be 15 minutes long and be part of Theatre New Zealand.

Those who make it through to the regional finals from the Upper North Island will perform in Te Kuiti. Finalists then travel to Hamilton to take part in the Nationals.

Dargaville Little Theatre is encouraging performers wanting to join them to audition on Sunday, June 4 from 4pm at the Little Theatre.

For more information contact dargavillelittletheatre@gmail.com or see www.theatrenewzealand.co.nz for competition details. ¢

Kate Cotching has every reason to smile — she is playing the lead role of Alice in Otamatea Repertory Theatre’s major musical production, ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

Even though Kate has only just turned ten, she has already been in two major musicals for ORT. This is her first one with a starring role.

A keen and gifted singer, Kate was runner-up at the Northland Performing Arts Festival in the junior section, in 2014.

Lewis Carroll’s children’s classic, ‘Alice in Wonderland’, turns 150 this year.

For a century and a half, it has delighted and puzzled us in equal measure. We have fallen down the rabbit hole with Alice, taken tea with her and the Mad Hatter, been maddened by the Cheshire Cat and had to convince the Queen of Hearts that we didn’t steal her tarts!

Alice in Wonderland was first published in 1865 and was inspired by a boat trip that author Rev. C L Dodgson, who wrote under the nom-deplume of Lewis Carroll, took with some family friends, the p Kate Cotching is delighted to be playing Alice in ORT’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Liddell children, down the River Thames in Oxford. He told the performances will have an optional extra youngest daughter, Alice, a story as Mad Hatters’ Tea Party at the Country they rowed along and she begged him Club, which is next door to the theatre to write it down. When he got home that in Maungaturoto. Wear your own Mad evening he began straight away.

Hat and be a part of the fun. There will The book, and its sequel have been be games and activities, jam tarts and translated into at least 65 languages, other refreshments, before patrons and countless film and theatre follow the White Rabbit down the rabbit adaptations have been made, and it hole into the theatre in readiness for remains as enchanting as ever. the show.

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Growth at Tangowahine u by Ann Morgan

Tangowahine school elected a new board at the end of last year, bringing with them fresh ideas, with the view of developing and growing the students and the school as a body.

p Tangowahine school pupils and teachers

“The school has grown. At the beginning of last year we had just nine students, now we have 29, meaning we can hire another full time teacher on a permanent contract,” said principal Wayne Steele.

“With a staff of six, the school is moving forward. More people are relocating into the area who have realised there is a lot of stability at the school and we have a lot to offer the community.

“They have decided to bring their children to a rural school to let them enjoy the benefits, which they possibly wouldn’t get elsewhere.

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After fulfilling the “ambition of a lifetime” a group of Dargaville residents have returned from the 100th anniversary commemorations at Gallipoli and three weeks of travelling.

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“We have a low teacher to student ratio, enough technical devices for each child to use personally, and of course we are in a rural setting,” he said.

He says the students get to explore and experience different things. They build huts, climb trees, play rugby and have adventures out on the grounds.

“Our teachers are great and our pupils also enjoy inter school sports days, they take part in the Northern Wairoa cross country events, school trips and other activities that come up. They get the benefits everyone else gets at other schools and more.”

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p Grant and Jan Thomas, their daughter Caitlin, with Karen Carter, her daughter Hannah and Pat Young in the front

Pat Young, Grant, Jan and Caitlin Thomas, with Karen and Hannah Carter, joined more than 10,000 Australians and New Zealanders honour the Anzac troops who fought and fell at Gallipoi a century ago.

For Mrs Young, the journey fulfilled her declared life-long ambition to celebrate her father-in-law Ernie Young, who fought and lost his arm in the trenches.

Despite his war wound, Mr Young farmed at Waihue for many years, and also took up local body service. The Dargaville group won their places in the

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pre-anniversary descendants ballot. A ‘tired but happy’ Mrs Young said the ceremonies she attended covered two days and included a seven kilometre walk, following in the footsteps of the New Zealand soldiers, which, despite being in her early 80s, Mrs Young was determined to complete. The rest of the time was spent exploring the country.

Mrs Young says the highlight of the trip was the New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair. “It affected me more than the dawn service because it was more personal.” ¢

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Speeches to remember Community giving u by Ann Morgan

Last year, New Zealand’s three Ronald McDonald Houses provided a home away from home to over 3,500 families with sick children and their National appeal day is Friday June 5.

p Students impressed the judges during the annual Paparoa Lions Club Speech Contest where they spoke about Anzac day. Competitors hailed from a range of schools in the area including Tinopai, Matakohe, Paparoa and the Otamatea Christian School. Students spoke about what Anzac day means to them, how the families at home managed and told stories of family members that fought. Jared Brain from Otamatea won the Junior Speech Cup and is pictured here holding his cup with fellow speakers.

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Ruawai residents Adam Barlow and Eloise Barlow and their oldest son Israel are participating in the annual street appeal for the second year.

“We do it because we lost our son Elijah in February 2013 and it is a practical way we can honour his memory while still supporting and giving back to Ronald McDonald House — a place that we were very familiar with,” said Eloise.

The Barlow’s will have helpers collecting alongside them in Ruawai and the Primary School are holding a mufti day, with the college having one next term, to help contribute to the cause.

“Ronald McDonald Houses take care of the emotional, practical and financial needs of families so that they in turn are able to support their child through their medical journey.”

To give go to any ASB bank or go to www.rmhc.org.nz. ¢

p Eloise and Israel Barlow are ready to collect for the charity which helped them so much in their time of need

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Change of scene for nurse u by Ayla Miller

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Nurse Jessica Hackett will soon be exchanging her Dargaville Medical Centre scrubs for a nurse’s uniform at King Faisal Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The 26-year-old will depart in early September to work as an emergency nurse for one year.

It will be her first time travelling overseas and she hopes it will be her ‘gateway to seeing the rest of the world’.

“I’m looking forward to experiencing a different culture and learning Arabic.”

As a predominantly Muslim country, women must adhere to a strict dress code, be accompanied by a male guardian when in public and are forbidden to drive.

“I think it’s probably one of the most different cultures you could live in,” she says. The placement is organised through a nurses

recruitment agency based in Ireland.

Jessica applied for King Faisal Hospital as she has a friend who works in the emergency department, and says generally nurses are placed where ever they are best suited.

Born and bred in Dargaville, Jessica studied to be a nurse three years ago, going on to work in the emergency department in Whangarei Hospital, before taking a job in her home town.

“Initially everyone gets into nursing to help people.

“It is such a cool career and you can do some really amazing things with it,” she says, “and this opportunity will be just one of them.” ¢

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p Jessica Hackett is bound for the bustling corridors of King Faisal Hospital in Saudi Arabia

Training for the future u by Ann Morgan

The Air Training Corps in Dargaville is a community organisation run by trained volunteers for youth aged 13–18. They provide safe, enjoyable and challenging opportunities within a military framework.

The 57 Squadron Dargaville ATC has been parading since 1941. Flying officer Rhonda Gilligan has been involved since 2010, and became unit commander this year.

“The NZ Cadet Forces train the officers, including strategies in effective leadership,” she said.

“The cadets gain NZQA credits for participating and this is the only youth organisation to offer this.

“The youth can work their way through the ranks and progress to become officers. We do target shooting once a month and we have flying days with instruction from the Dargaville Aero Club.”

Bushcraft is another important aspect for cadets. They also compete with other units, with the skills they learn.

“It’s not about winning or losing, but about growing as young adults and having experiences in a controlled and safe environment. Every year we participate in Anzac day activities

p The 57 Squadron Dargaville ATC on a training night

and this year we provided cenotaph duty, which was a huge honour as we had never been involved in such a capacity before and the experience was invaluable.”

Sixteen year old Monique Flood has been in the ATC for four years and joined because she is interested in the Armed Forces as a career. “I decided to join to

get a taste of what it is like in the forces.

I enjoy the discipline and you learn about respect and integrity towards others and the community,” she said.

“I definitely recommend others try it. There are senior and junior leaders courses, and we learn alot. You can travel overseas for cadet exchanges, it is really interesting.” ¢

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Like all 99 and 70 year old machines, Wairua generators require attention. At present Northpower is in the process of performing comprehensive maintenance on two of its generators, one of 1916 vintage and one of 1940. These generators will be good for another 50 years or more.

The Wairua Power Station construction commenced in 1913 by the Dominion Portland Cement Company, later to become Wilsons (NZ) Portland Cement Company Limited in 1918. The station was completed and commissioned in September 1916.

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by Northpower in 2007. Generators 1 and 2 were upgraded to 1.2mW in 1995 by Northpower and with the addition of the new generator in 2007, raised the output of Wairua.

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Building a future in the Kaipara u by Andy Bryenton

In the tumultuous years following World War Two, New Zealand witnessed a huge upswing in the birth rate, as returning servicemen established young families and re-entered a new era of civilian life.

In the decades which followed this ‘baby boom’ generation had many ongoing demographic effects on the fabric of society. New suburbs and schools sprung up to accommodate the burgeoning population. As these people entered work, the economy, and the Government’s tax take, reaped the rewards. And now, as this generation reaches retirement age, a new sea-change once again faces the country, with its associated challenges and opportunities.

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exists to invest in stocks and shares, or in a second property. Renovations can be undertaken to furnish a homestead or lifestyle property in the North, making it the perfect retirement spot.

Ease of access to the great outdoors is unparalleled here, with a mild climate, great fishing, lakes, forests and other natural attractions.

At the same time, towns such as Dargaville, Mangawhai and Maungaturoto, to name but three, enjoy some very cosmopolitan amenities.

Health care and shopping are close at hand, with some top restaurants and cafes which outdo their city

counterparts. The internet has put a world of entertainment, and access to far-flung friends and relations, in the living rooms of most Kaipara residents.

Add to this the number of local businesses who have wholeheartedly embraced the Gold Card scheme, developed by our current Minister of Parliament Winston Peters, himself a strong advocate for the rights of the older citizen. Gold card benefits, on everything from auto maintenance to electrical work, food, healthcare and more are readily available in towns which must seem more like the ‘old New Zealand’ than the rapidly changing, fast-

paced heart of Auckland. Of course, the needs of an older generation seeking the perfect place to retire go beyond the present day, or even the present year. While 65 is the new 40 for many people in terms of active engagement with recreation and sports, decades to come will require a robust health care and support network for Kaipara residents reaching the milestone of 80, 90 or even 100 years of age.

Certainly, many strands of that network are already in place, with quality care facilities expanding their operations to encompass hospital care in a homelike environment, and to care for those afflicted by dementia in their later years.

For the majority of the ‘baby boom’ generation, retirement has always seemed a far-off prospect, as they have worked to grow the economy and raise their families.

But the ideal of a place near the sea, with fish to catch, views to enjoy, friendly locals and a more sedate pace of life has not gone away. It’s just that it is no longer a reality in our bustling modern cities. Here in the Kaipara, however, such ideals are a reality.

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“Our mission statement is ‘Kaua e mahue te tahi atu ki waho — Don’t leave anyone out’. We accept anyone and every culture to utilise the health services provided here,” said clinical manager Rhonda Zielinski-Toki.

“It is not about money or status, it is about being available and helping to reduce the barriers some of our whanau face when trying to access healthcare.

Cost is not an issue, relationships with the Whanau/community is critical.

“We provide free registered nursing services to anyone living within the boundaries of the Ngati Whatua region. This extends from Waipoua, Pouto, Tinopai down to Wellsford, and Helensville in the southern area.”

Clients need to enrol, and complete a health assessment with a registered nurse.

“Te Ha Oranga is the health arm of Te Runanga O Ngati Whatua, and staff start their working day with karakia and waiata -prayer and song,” she said.

Blood pressure checks, smoking cessation programmes, immunisations,

p The staff of Te Ha Oranga mobile nursing services, Dargaville, are available to all people and cultures

Tamariki Ora — well child checks, a foot clinic, mirimiri and home based support are some services available.

Weekly doctors clinics are held at Te Ha Oranga on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9am–12pm and monthly GP clinics at Pouto, Waipoa, Kaihu School, Naumai Marae and Tinopai.

These services are free to clients enrolled with the Mobile Nursing Service.

“Every Thursday is Kuia-Kaumatua day, where the older generation gather together for social activities and have a shared lunch.”

For more information phone 09 439 3013. ¢

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Dining & ENTERTAINMENT Planning a taste odyssey

Classic material ready to roll u by Andy Bryenton

They say that the oldies are the goodies — and the golden era of Hollywood certainly provides a rich seam of cinematic gems for a forthcoming Dargaville Rotary film festival to mine.

When most folks take an overseas holiday, work is the last thing on their mind. But when Don and Rose from Dargaville’s Raan A Haan Thai Aroi Dee restaurant plan their forthcoming trip to Rose’s old homeland, the flavours of the Thai tradition will rank right up there with the sights and sounds.

Thailand has a varied culinary tradition, with interesting spices, sauces, vegetables and fruits sometimes rarely seen here in New Zealand. A stand out is the spiked and pungent durian, a football-sized fruit which is bright yellow, falls from immensely tall trees in the

Who can forget the distinctive images which have entered popular culture from films such as ‘The Italian Job’, ‘Bullitt’, ‘High Noon’, ‘Some like it Hot’ and ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’? All of these movies have shaped the way modern films are made, and have made enduring stars of Marilyn Monroe, Michael Caine, Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood and Tony Curtis.

Now, in association with the Dargaville Rotary Club, the Anzac Theatre are bringing these classics, and more, back to the silver screen.

From the glittering premiere of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ on the 19th.

Doors open at 5.30pm with nibbles and a glass and themed dress is encouraged. The movie starts at 6pm.

Through to a double feature with Elvis Presley on the 28th, June is set to be a month of celebrated cinema in downtown Dargaville. For those familiar with this formidable

rainforest, and has a creamy, garlicand-custard flavoured centre. Dishes we know and love, such as hot and spicy noodles or satay chicken, meet even more exotic flavours from the mountainous northeast, where Thailand borders on Laos.

This trip will last a month, covering everything from kitchens and street food to temples and museums. The pair plan to bring back new inspiration for their highly regarded local restaurant, reconnecting with the ancient as well as the modern stands of Thailand’s vibrant culinary culture. ¢

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canon of oscar-winners and nominees, it’s a chance to relive the glory days of Hollywood as the visionary directors of the 50s and 60s intended, on the big screen. For those who are unaware of the pleasures of the gear-crunching car chases of ‘Bullitt’, the heist hi-jinks of ‘The Italian Job’ or the gritty drama of ‘Red River’, it’s an education and the program is sure to have many treats in store for cinephiles of all ages.

Due to the very full schedule of classics, there are no pre bookings, but tickets may be purchased in advance for all sessions. Take a look at the Anzac Theatre’s website, www.anzactheatre. co.nz, for a full programme, and take advantage of this chance to witness cinematic history. ¢

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A dog’s tail …

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“Hey, gess what Dog. It’s winta. It’s rainin’. It’s windy. It’s a bit blimmin’ cold!

Jeez, but isint that a sirprise?”

Yep, me, Billy Borda Colly back with you readas, an’ as yoo can see, The Boss is being enigmatik again.

(Sharlene sez that word meens he’s is bein’ komplicated. Not sayin’ wot he reely meens.)

Anyway, Sharlene was just commin’ over to tha woolshed with smoko, an’ she herd Boss mutterin’ about tha wether. Tha wether ina sky, not wethers ina sheep pen.

“What Deah?” she sed, “Wot about the winta?”

“We just herd it ona news ona widescreen TV ina woolshed,” seda Boss. “It’s rilly winter, cos its snowin inta south ilind, Those peeple ona TV been runnin’ all ova tha place with there cameras an; standin’ ina snow drifts, an’ watchin’ farmers lookin’ at sheeps ina snow, an’ kids playing with sno balls.

The skee feld peeple were happy. There was some cars skiddin’ ona icy road, an’ one of them TV peeple sed we should stay inside an keep warm!”

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“Well hear you go,” sed Sharlene.

“Yep, it’s ona news. As a north westirly wind moves through tempritures should rise but with it comes rein…”

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“Yes Deah,” sed Sharlene. Bean a little bit sarky are we?” an’ she laffed.

“Well, wot a big surprise,” seda Boss. “It is winta time, an’ it gets cold in winta, specially ina south ilind, but also ona Dessit Road, an’ ina Horks Bay too. Hey, its evin been cold an’ wet here ina Kaipira. But yoo’d think the TV peeple just discovid the biggest story ova century. They spint ten hole minnits at tha begginin’ ova news, ta tell us wot happens in winta time in New Zilland. It get’s blimmin cold, an’ we get snow, an’ people gotta wrap up warm.”

Sharlene lookt at me an’ I cood see she thort Boss was a wurry. But then she sed she agreed.

“Yes deah. Wot about those Orkling house prices eh? My Mum says her house is werth a million dollars, and last year it was only five hundrid thousind. She reckons its all down to those rich immigrints coming inta the country and spending up large. All well and good, but wot about all the kiwis wot can’t afford to keep up. They gotta live sumwhere and why don’t the TV ana newspapers reelly get stuck in too the govmint to find a good solootion.

Bet you anything you like, wen the proppity market hasa collapse, then the news peeple will get stuck in. When the geenee is outa the bottil eh?

That was a long speech fer Sharlene, ana Boss an’ me lookt at each other.

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Breach of banking code costs bank millions Australian customers and small businesses taking on their banks over rip-offs have won a massive boost after a landmark court ruling in the Australian Victoria State Supreme Court that requires financial institutions to stick to their own code of conduct.

The precedent setting judgment will cost the National Australia Bank Limited millions of dollars and has sparked a scramble from the banking industry as it means the banking code of conduct goes from being a guide to contractually binding.

The National Australia Bank suffered the defeat in court after it tried to argue that the industry’s self regulatory code of conduct has no legal effect.

It is ironic that our own New Zealand banks also claim that their code of banking practice is voluntary and is also not legally binding.

Australian Supreme Court Judge Justice James Elliott has ruled that the banking code has contractual force and because the National Australia Bank breached it, the bank could not recoup $6 million in loan guarantees for a series of Gold Coast property investments.

The judgment means that the National Australia Bank cannot enforce the guarantees made by Mr Rose. This judgment places a spotlight, not only on

the Australian banking code of practice but also on the New Zealand Bankers Association code of banking practice, as New Zealand Court decisions commonly follow Australian Court decisions, and those of Canada and the United Kingdom.

Farmers of New Zealand support the New Zealand code of banking practice becoming enforceable in New Zealand law.

It is not good enough for banks to simply hide behind the code of banking practice, claiming it is a voluntary agreement based on goodwill and intentions.

The majority of New Zealand banks are owned by Australian banks, therefore the New Zealand banking code of practice should become legally enforceable in New Zealand where they operate and enjoy ever increasing profits.

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the vast majority of politicians. While in New Zealand the number of bank foreclosures has declined, economists warn that those who currently have extended themselves in taking out mortgage loans could be exposed in the next New Zealand economic downturn, which may not be too far away if the Auckland real estate market funded by overseas immigrants crashes.

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For further enquiries phone Jayne: 09 439 3330 ext 6716

A BROKEN window. I’ll fix your pane. Refer to my advert on page 5 for more details! Call the Glass Doctor on 027 477 3751 - Ray. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

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

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

027 271 2022 Septic Tank Services

Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

NEW LOCATION: TOKATOKA

PLANTING TIME! Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants available now. Or you can place an order for pick up or delivery at a later date. See Lorraine at I-Deal Demo in Gladstone St Dargaville on Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 3pm. Or phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz Visits to the Nursery on Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville are by appointment only.

Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service.

Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. Code Compliant.

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. KAIPARA LIFESTYLE Block owners, need your septic tank cleaned? Ph Magic Property Services Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

WOODFIRES

Full range of wood fires in store excellent brands to suit all homes.

We supply and install

ARAPOHUE BOWLING CLUB Notice of AGM to be held at the Clubrooms Sunday June 21st

 09 439 6123 102 Jervois St Dargaville Mon to Fri 7am - 5pm

1pm Prizegiving to follow

FARM CLEARANCE AUCTION Factory 2nds and Overstocked Products

• Includes 200L drums of 2,4-D ($1 reserve) • Gates ($1 reserve) • New and used machinery • Bale feeders • Water blasters • Trailers • Pumps • Electric fence standards • Mineralised salt • troughs • Waratahs • Diesel tanks + more (full list available on request)

To be held on site at sprayshop Cnr Jervois & Grey sts, Dargaville Friday 5th June Auction starts 12.30pm Open from 10am Ph: 09 431 1000 or 0800 127 746

SMOKE ALARMS

BADMINTON

Save Lives

Weekly Every Tuesday

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

7.30pm $3/night

Some racquets available

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be temporarily closed on the days and at the times below for the repair of wing-walls to the bridge approach:

ALL WELCOME

Sunday 14 June 2015 - 7.00am to 1.00pm

Enquiries 021 439 157

Sunday 21 June 2015 - 7.00am to 1.00pm

Seniors (14yrs +)

Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance)

BE FIRE SAFE THIS WINTER

Dargaville Acoustic Music

BLACKBOARD CONCERT THURSDAY 4TH JUNE

Phone or Txt Paul

WAYNE & ANNETTE

Nurseries & Plants

Property Maintenance

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

SEPTIC TANK cleaning. For all your tank cleaning requirements phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

Public Notices

The Commercial B&B,

River Road, Dargaville Starts 7.30 – 9.30pm • $2 entry • $2 raffle • Tea and coffee provided

Come along and perform or just listen and enjoy. We have a pianist who will accompany you if necessary.

Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933 for more info.

Promoted and sponsored by the Performing Arts section of the Dargaville Arts Association.

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on Kaikohe Road near intersection of Marlborough and Waoku Roads KDC Bridge Number 90 In the event of an emergency the road will be navigable for Emergency Services. Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from Kaipara District Council on 0800 727 059.

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) HEALEY HOTEL LTD of Paparoa, Hoteliers, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal of On and Off licences in respect of premises situated at 2039 Paparoa Valley Road, Paparoa and known as PAPAROA HOTEL. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is hotel. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; • On Licence – Monday to Sunday - 11.00am to 1.00am the following day.

• Off Licence – Monday to Sunday - 11.00am to 10.00pm The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Village.

Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, 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 second publication of this notice.

The first was published on 26th May 2015

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June 2 - 2015

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

96A HOKIANGA RD

$435,000 822 BAYLYS COAST RD

$249,000 77 RANFURLY STREET

$240,000 BROADWOOD

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

FABULOUS TOWN HOUSE

HIT GOLF BALLS & CATCH SUNSETS...

A FAMILY HOME FOR YOU

BREEDING/FATTENING BEEF & SHEEP

Private rear location, open plan kitchen dining, separate formal dining & lounge, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including ensuite, privately set inground swimming pool, bbq area and decking, double internal garage with auto door, workshop/storage area in garage, separate driveway, 890m2 section

Three bedrooms & sleep out offer ample accommodation.

Sunny filled kitchen & dining room open onto a family sized deck. Our lovely 1940’s home has been re roofed & is fully insulated with a free standing wood burner. Included in sale a ride on mower & vendors will look at all offers..

4 bedroom home features open plan living, 2 bathrooms, has a large high stud double garage plus carport with a private entertaining area off the lounge. Does need a little TLC, current tenant would be happy to stay on.

421 hectares, wintering 550 head of cattle (SU 3000) an additional 100 head are traded.

20hec pine tree block planted 1995 plus beehive royalties.

Conservatively run by 85yr old owner & a 60yr old manager. $5,000 per hectare + gst if any

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3479

MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3482

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS3412

SELMA PETERS 021 828 402 WEB ID RJRU3483

529 TANGOWAHINE VALLEY RD

$465,000 19 SEA VIEW ROAD

$210,000 1 JELLICOE ROAD

$340,000 45 PLUNKET ST

$195,000

FABULOUS LIFESTYLE

SMALL CABIN ON BIG SECTION..BAYLYS BEACH

ROCK "N" ROLL "N" RUAWAI

FAMILY HOME

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open plan living, separate day lounge, excellent covered deck, 2 single garages, 7.6545 hec (18.9 acres), 8 paddocks, good water supply, 3 bay implement shed with one lockable, covered yard/pens for calf rearing (12m x 18m approx). Price includes GST if any.

Forget about a caravan when you can have a low maintenance porta cabin on a fully fenced 1469sqmtr (approx.) corner section. The porta cabin has a floor area of 30sqmtrs , single bedroom room with bathroom and kitchen. Deck for enjoying those summer nights.

Great family home just a stone’s throw away from Dargaville High School & handy to Dargaville Intermediate. 3 bedroom home, large lounge with fireplace, separate dining & kitchen, two double bedrooms, one with a sunroom. Large section, mature fruit trees, & a garage.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3470

MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3392

This tidy bungalow style home features 3 double bedrooms and a single/sunroom off the master room, spacious combined kitchen & dining with separate lounge. The 1492m2 section is fully fenced, is on 2 titles and includes a large high stud garage/ workshop plus an retail shop, options are endless with this property.

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID Rjs3350

2 EMAY CRES, PAHI

$355,000 1232 BULL RD PAPAROA

$345,000 7B EMAY CRES, PAHI

JOHN POWELL OR JILL WILSON 09 439 7295 WEB ID RJS3473

$110,000 6/603 TINOPAI RD

$695,000 + GST if any

STUNNING COTTAGE RETREAT

LARGE FAMILY HOME ON 7 ACRES

PICTURESQUE PAHI

LARGE AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLE BLOCK

Immaculately presented two bedroom cottage, featuring French doors and native timbers. Completely renovated for modern convenience. Nestled in the heart of Pahi a few minutes walk to beach, boat ramp and wharf. Landscaping and young orchard established on 2283 m2 site.

Call Rhoda to view.

MRE1714 RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

Spacious family home with polished timber flooring and a new roof. Four large bedrooms plus a study, double garage and rumpus workshop area. 5 bay implement shed, old 3-bay shed, stable/hen house, the vege garden, the orchard. Beautiful exotic trees surround. Grazing 30 sheep. Phone Rhoda now!

MRE1678

Fabulous 1940m2 section with awesome upper harbour and rural views. Power and phone to boundary. Short drive to all tide wharf and boat launching facilities. Approx 90 mins drive from Auckland.

Has own loading race plus a number of good sheds including workshop etc. Creek runs through property. Well fenced and raced. Approx 218 acres of mixed contour grazing, some areas in bush, good pasture. Handy to Tinopai and Matakohe

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE1682

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU1440

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

www.roperandjones.co.nz

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FIELDAY® DEALS Giltrap Silage Wagons

Come and see us for a deal on a new Wagon

SL-350 BALEFEEDER • • • •

12,000 lb roller chain Super low cradle for easy loading Feeds both sides Tough polyethylene floor (won’t rust)

SL-350 BALEFEEDER $1500 DEPOSIT*

SL-450X BALEFEEDER • • •

Feeds into feedlots and troughs 12,000 lb roller chain strongest on the market Polyethylene platform doesn’t corrode or rust

SL-450X BALEFEEDER $1800 DEPOSIT*

Special’s on All Walco Spreaders T1300 - 1 tonne of Urea Normal Retail $9995.00 + GST Special Price $8995.00 + GST*

CH2000 BALEFEEDER • • • •

Feeds round and square bales No feed chains - minimal moving parts and wear Polyethylene platform doesn’t corrode or rust Self-loading

CH2000 BALEFEEDER $1650 DEPOSIT*

3.50 WA soft top - 280kg of Urea Normal Retail $3635.00 + GST Special Price $3270.00 + GST* *Special prices for May / June 2015

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