Kaipara Lifestyler, March 11 2014

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March 11 2014

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Baylys walkway opened Donnellys Crossing gala

A tradition that is almost 90 years old continues on Saturday at Donnellys Crossing …

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Paddlers set for Waka Ama Regatta

Hikowai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club, will host the Northland Secondary Schools Senior Waka Ama Regatta …

p There were good reasons to celebrate at Baylys Beach on Saturday when a walkway above the cliffs was officially opened. The walkway offers stunning views over the beach and the Tasman. See the full story on page 3 …

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Commissioner takes over at Tangowahine School u by Colin Patterson

It is business as usual for Tangowahine School, its staff and students, despite the abrupt resignation of its Board of Trustees.

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The trustees, who were elected in 2013, resigned just nine months into their three year term. The Ministry of Education then appointed Derek Birt from Paparoa to replace them until a new board can be elected.

The board’s resignation followed a critical Education Review Office report in December 2013. “The school

is not well placed to sustain and improve its performance,” ERO said.

“Managing community relationships has diverted school leaders from focussing on effective governance and management.”

ERO noted that the former board chair and trustees were new to their governance roles and were faced with

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the problem of governing a school with a declining roll. There are just nine students.

However, Mr Birt says his appointment does not mean the school is at risk of closure. “It is a small rural school with a proud history. But it needs the continuing support of its community.” continued on page 4 …

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p A beautiful sunny day provided the perfect conditions for Maungaturoto Primary School’s Year 3 to 6 swimming sports last Wednesday. The school would like to thank parents and volunteers for their support and assistance. The children performed well in their events, demonstrating not only their swimming ability but also their ‘can do attitude’. And well done to the teachers, whose organisation prior to the swimming sports resulted in very successful event. Pictured: Mr Barker, Mr A and Jo Rose enjoying the sun and fun.

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After lunch, former residents Mary Pegg and Gordon Walker spoke of their days growing up in Avoca. After touring the area, attendees returned in the evening for a dance on the hall’s refurbished kauri floor. Many stories were told and a great time was had by all.

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Veteran actor Olympia Dukakis heads up this road-trip love story, of a gay couple travelling across the USA to the state of Maine, where they can at last be legally married. Quirky, funny, heartfelt and powerful, this is a must-see for fans of drama and romance.

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Matthew McConnaughey stars in this tale of one man’s fight against prejudice and bureaucracy. In 1985 Texan electrician Ron Woodroff is diagnosed with AIDS and given 30 days to live. Shunned by his family, fired from his job and treated like a pariah, he sets out to smuggle life-saving drugs across the border for himself and other AIDS patients.

p Children at Paparoa School recently took the chance to observe contractors from Kaipara District Council cutting down trees near the school. “They saw an arborist in the tree with harnesses and a crane, also chainsaws, trucks and the amazing chipper all at work,” says principal Kim Tavinor.

“The children couldn’t believe how quickly the chipper ate a large log down to nothing and in seconds.” She says the school’s 35 children also looked at a double-decker bus and a concrete truck that visited the school.

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Splendid views from Rescue chopper fundraiser Baylys Beach walkway u by Joanne Speechly

u by Colin Patterson

A cliff-top walk in Baylys Beach that provides expansive views across toward the Taman Sea has reopened thanks to hard work from some community-minded citizens.

p Baylys Beach Society secretary Graham Jones speaks at the reopening of the walkway

More than 30 locals and a few from further afield came to witness the reopening and to be among the first to walk the track which is the culmination of months of work by volunteers and the Baylys Beach Society.

Society secretary Graham Jones says the track was first built in the 1980s under the Project Employment Programme.

However, it was not maintained and fell into disrepair. Society committee member Olly Knox took the initiative and began to clear the growth, rebuild steps and create a surface suitable for walkers.

He says Kaipara District Council provided materials. But all the work to restore the track was done with volunteer labour, although the track is on council reserve land. The society has agreed to maintain it, with the council providing materials.

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The walkway has plenty to offer and not just for visitors. “It’s got wonderful views — very scenic. If you’re in a hurry you could walk from end to end in 15 minutes. But with the views it takes twice as long.”

The walkway starts at the top of a reserve off Ocean View Tce and heads south along the cliff tops before reaching the beach at Baylys Gorge. A nearby track across the stream provides access to Cynthia Pl, while another branch of the walkway forks off to Coates Ave. Saturday’s opening was followed by a beach cleanup held as part of Sea Week and supported by Northland Regional Council. ¢

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Enquiries should be made to the Trust Secretariat, attention Julie Noel: Phone (09) 438-3322 PO Box 1609 Whangarei All expressions of interest will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Join Kauri Coast 4WD Club on their Hokianga 4x4 Safari and explore the West Coast with its incredible views, while traveling through farmland, rivers and mud tracks and supporting a great cause.

Organisers of the Nor thland Rescue Helicopter (NEST) fundraiser on March 29 and 30 say they will endeavour to present a safari that is both a family affair and adventurous enough to keep even the most daring entertained.

“This will be our third 4WD fundraiser safari in the Hokianga p This tough little Suzuki won’t be stopped by muddy conditions but previously we were raising money for Project The Hokianga 4x4 Safari base camp Promise,” says secretary-treasurer will be set up at the Waiotemarama Serena Carran. complex, where both full camping “As a club we do a lot of fundraising. facilities and alternative accommodation We’re a non-profit organisation and is available. “The club hosts a number all our members are part of the of annual runs and regular events and community, so this is our way of we meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Northern Wairoa giving back.

“We take a week-long safari up Boating Club at 7.30pm. New members to Cape Reinga every two years — are always welcome to come along and up the west coast and back down through being a member of the 4WD the east coast. Last year we raised Club, people will have cover from the about $5,500 which we donated to New Zealand 4WD Association.”

For more information contact Serena Surf Lifesaving at Baylys Beach and we gave an additional $1,000 to on 09 439 0064 or aneres@xnet. co.nz. ¢ several schools.”

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Donnellys Crossing gala Northern Wind to blow u by Colin Patterson

u by Colin Patterson

A tradition that is almost 90 years old continues on Saturday as Donnellys Crossing holds its annual picnic and sports day.

Some of the smoothest sounds in Northland classical musical will be heard in Dargaville on Sunday, March 16.

p The Donnellys Crossing Sports and Picnic Day offers plenty of fun for people of all ages

A group of local musicians called Northern Wind will be performing at the Dargaville Methodist Church on Gordon St. Oboist Wa r w i c k Simpson from Ruawai says although the group has come together just for this concert, many of its members went to Dargaville High School and played together in the Northland Sinfonia.

Those taking part are Pippa Howes on flute, p Members of Northern Wind. From left: Pippa Howes, Rangi Hall, Kate Nelson, Nigel Harrison, Atsuko Fukuoka, and Nigel Harrison, clarinet, Warwick Simpson Kate Nelson, bassoon and Rangi Hall on horn. They will be outside of Whangarei. In his day job Mr joined by pianist Atsuko Fukuoka for Simpson is a kumara grower. Like Ms two pieces.

Howes and Ms Nelson, he was part of Mr Simpson says the performance Dargaville High School’s concert band. was instigated by Mr Harrison who was Apart from obo, he also plays piano the Sinfonia’s conductor until stepping and clarinet. down at the end of last year. It will be his The concert starts at 7pm. The last public performance before returning programme includes pieces from to England.

Mozart and Bartok. Admission is $5 He says the concert is likely to be for adults and free for those under 16. the first time that a classical chamber Proceeds will go to the Sistema Youth music group has performed in Northland music programme. ¢

Publicity officer Michele Cobb says the event began in the mid 1920s when Donnellys Crossing was a forestry town. “It started as an axemen’s carnival. Then the athletic club got involved. The day was followed by a dance at night.”

In the early years the day would attract hundreds of people, many taking the train from Dargaville. Then Donnellys Crossing lost population and the rail line closed. But the picnic and Our HOSPITAL WING is NOW OPEN and is accepting residents. REGISTERED NURSE is on duty 24 hours / 7 days per week.

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sports day remains. “It’s a fun day and brings people together.”

Events include gumboot throwing, a tug of war, three legged race and building scarecrows. Aranga School is providing refreshments and will run a barbecue.

There is no entry fee and all children’s events are free. There will be a fee for adult events that offer prize money. The day starts at 10.30am. ¢

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Commissioner takes over at Tangowahine School Despite its low roll, Mr Birt says Tangowahine School is in good financial shape and will continue to operate as normal, with the commissioner performing the functions of the board.

Mr Birt, a Paparoa resident, was previously in charge of Dargaville’s St Joseph’s School, where he was commissioner until the end of 2013.

He says his new role at Tangowahine will continue until he is able to recommend that the Secretary of Education schedule a new election for a board of trustees. “That will probably be in 12 to 18 months.” ¢

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Hundreds of cycles to descend on Dargaville u by Colin Patterson

Hundreds of cyclists will stop off in Dargaville next week as the BDO Tour of Northland arrives in town for the 14th time.

Event organiser Nathan Cox says 370 cyclists have already entered and he expects the final entry list to be close to 400.

The four-day event starts in Whangarei on March 20 with the first stage being a 92km ride to Dargaville where riders spend the night. On the second day they ride north on State Highway 12 through Waipoua Forest to Hokianga. The next day the cyclists ride across Northland to the Bay of Islands. On the last day the tour heads south to finish in Whangarei at the ASB stadium.

Tour organiser Nathan Cox says the event is not just for elite riders. “It’s purely a cycle challenge for everyone.”

But he concedes riders need to prepare well to cope with the hills and distances they will travel. “They do have to be reasonably fit. But there’s a massive range of abilities.”

He says riders will be split into five groups depending on ability and experience. Riders on this year’s

tour range in age from 17 through to their 70s.

The Tour of Northland has become a popular event on the cycling calendar. Mr Cox says the only reason preventing it from becoming any bigger is the limited amount of accommodation available in Dargaville and Opononi.

Sue Taylor from the Dargaville and Kauri Coast Information Centre says Dargaville’s hotels and motels are booked up months in advance. So she works the phones, ringing friends and acquaintances seeking beds for the night in private homes and beach houses.

Ms Taylor also helps find accommodation in Hokianga and the Bay of Islands.

“It helps having someone central doing it. But if I wasn’t doing it, no one would be.”

It has been a big job, although so far it has been successful.

“Everybody’s sorted.” ¢

Soccer skills on offer If your dream is to bend it like Beckham or to play for the All Whites — or even if it is not — football is an option that can teach lots of skills and provide plenty of enjoyment.

The Northern Wairoa Soccer Club last year had 120 to 130 junior and youth players and is looking forward to more this year.

The club is located at Dargaville’s War Memorial Park.

Committee member Dharmendra Kumar says the club has teams in four groups: four to six-yearolds, seven to eight, nine to 10 and 11 to 12. There are currently two teams in each group.

He says the club’s junior section operates in accordance p Northern Wairoa junior Gabriella Kumar, 6, shows her ball control skills with the Whole of Football Plan put out by New Zealand Football. “They kept to a reasonable level. Last year have a training session. Then they break subs were $30 a player, compared to out into two teams and play a game.” $80 in Whangarei.

The Whole of Football Plan Even though it’s still the height of emphasises kids having fun and gaining summer, Mr Kumar says it’s a good skills in a non-competitive environment. time for parents and youngsters to start It also allows boys and girls to play thinking about winter sport. together. “There’s no segregation until Northern Wairoa Soccer kicks off the senior level,” says Kumar. Because its season on May 10 and finishes in there are no away games, costs can be late August. ¢

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Beneath the Surface John Robertson QSO

Chair of Commissioners

As reported earlier, Commissioner Colin Dale has resigned his position as a Commissioner in Kaipara, after getting his arm twisted by the Mayor of the Far North District Council, John Carter, to help out as their Acting Chief Executive. He is finding the role up North demanding time wise, and sadly has insufficient time left to devote to Kaipara business.

If you wish to make a submission on this Plan, please do so by using the form provided in this insert, or by completing a submission electronically by going to the Council’s website, or by drafting your own letter and sending it to Council.

Should you have questions on the Plan, Council staff and Commissioners are holding five “drop in” sessions as follows: Sunday 16 March, 4pm Mr Dale has made a tremendous Senior Citizens Hall, Mangawhai. contribution to our Council organisation over his eighteen months in office. Monday 17 March, 5pm His considerable experience in Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, leading Council organisations has Dargaville. been provided to us, and has been Tuesday 18 March, 5pm invaluable. He has been an outstanding Maungaturoto Centennial Hall, Commissioner in terms of driving Maungaturoto. engagement with community groups Monday 24 March, 5.30pm and iwi. I also know that many of you Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru have enjoyed Mr Dale’s contribution.

Wednesday 26 March, 5.30pm With Mr Dale’s departure, the formal Kaiwaka Memorial Hall, Kaiwaka roles that he was appointed to will be allocated to the other Commissioners. Local Government Commission Mr Dale was the Council’s representative Reorganisation Proposal for on Sport Northland, the Kaipara Harbour Northland Political Management Group, the Taharoa Your Council has made a submission Domain Governance Committee, Creative on the proposal from the Local Communities Local Funding Allocation Government Commission to reorganise Committee, Sport New Zealand Rural Local Government in Northland into Travel Fund Allocation Committee, and one unitary authority. The Council’s the Mangawhai Endowment Lands submission does not advocate the Account Committee. status quo, nor reorganisation. Our As the issues facing the Kaipara view is that the Kaipara District Council District Council are being resolved, should not take a position on this and the executive under the matter. Our submission merely makes leadership of Chief Executive Steve comments on the Local Government Ruru is strengthening, the amount of Commission’s unitary authority proposal time required of the Commissioners in an effort to improve it, should the to invest in their governance role has Local Government Commission proceed decreased. We expect that this trend with it through to a final proposal. After will continue over the next eighteen submissions are heard and considered, months as we work towards the end of the Local Government Commission will our term in October 2015. make this decision.

Draft Annual Plan for Council

In last week’s Lifestyler, a summary of the Council’s Draft Annual Plan for the year beginning 1 July 2014 was inserted.

The Local Government Commission intend holding hearings on the submissions, from those who have asked to be heard, at the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall in Dargaville on 18 March.

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Paddlers set for Waka Ama Regatta u by Joanne Speechly

Hikowai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club, based in Dargaville, will host the Northland Secondary Schools Association’s (NSSA) Senior Waka Ama Regatta this Friday, March 14, at Kai Iwi Lakes.

Southern Squash Club holds open night u by Joanne Speechly

A fun night takes place this Thursday for anyone who is interested in playing squash this year.

p The Hikowai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club junior team were placed second at the NSSA Junior Waka Ama Regatta last November. They compete in the senior competition on Friday

The Dargaville High School team are now senior contenders in the regatta but last November came third in the Year 9 and 10 Junior Waka Ama Regatta at Lake Ngatu, Waipapakauri.

“We trained these guys up for a junior secondary school regatta up North and they came in second,” says club chairman and coach, Archie McCahon.

“Now they have graduated to senior level, Year 11, and Sport Northland have asked us to continue with their training for the senior waka ama competition.

For those who are interested, this is a pathway to the national championships in Rotorua.

“A special thanks should go to Sam Taylor at Dargaville High School for getting involved, because without teacher participation and school

support this wouldn’t happen.”The team would also like to extend a special thanks to the community sponsors who helped purchase the paddles, worth between $200 and $350 each. Mckays 100%, Roydons Mamaranui Transport, Delta Produce, Wade Concrete, BJ Motorcycles, Kaipara Finance, Archie McCahon, Northland Boating and also the Lions Foundation.

Roxanne Kelly from Sport Northland said 20 kids attend training each Thursday, “We’re happy with what’s going on with the secondary schools at the moment.”

So far about 15 teams from the Tai Tokerau area have entered the NSSA Senior Waka Ama Regatta but organisers are hoping for 20 teams on the day. The regatta starts at 10am. ¢

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“Anybody in the area, any age, who would like to give squash a go is welcome to come down to the club on Thursday night starting at 6.30pm for a fun night,” says committee member Bryce Liggett.

“It will be a chance to have a hit around, meet some of us and we’ll have a BBQ afterwards. This is our opportunity to let people know that we’re here!” Regular rounds start next Monday, March 17, also at 6.30pm and will continue for the rest of the season.

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“If there is enough interest from junior players, we can look at running a special junior afternoon or evening for them — but we do need the numbers to make it happen.”

For further information contact Bryce Liggett on 09 439 1330. The Southern Rugby Football and Squash Club is located just south of Te Kopuru township on Pouto Road. ¢

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Ruawai College principal moves on

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Ruawai College is searching for a new principal following Stephen Fordyce’s decision to step down after 13 years in charge.

Gifted Kids has been operating in the Northern Wairoa area since 2010 and runs two parallel classes for Year 3 to 6 students at Selwyn Park School in Dargaville each week.

Mr Fordyce announced his decision in a college newsletter, saying he would be leaving at the end of term 2. The position has already been advertised with applications closing at the end of March.

When contacted by Kaipara Lifestyler Mr Fordyce declined to talk about the reasons for his decision or what he plans to do next.

However, in the newsletter Mr Fordyce revealed that within a week of conveying his decision to his board he was diagnosed as requiring serious heart surgery.

“I have to say that for someone who regarded himself as a serious runner for several decades, the diagnosis of ‘left main stem’ coronary heart disease — ’the widow maker’ in medical parlance — came as quite a shock. I had assumed (naively) a cocoon of immunity despite not having run a marathon for many years. There is a saying among runners that if you can run a marathon in under three hours you are exempt from a heart attack for at least a year. Yeah right!”

Mr Fordyce taught at Ruawai College in the late 1970s before returning in 2001 to become principal. He is the

Sharon Hunter, an experienced and well known local teacher, has taken over the reins this year, working with selected students from schools in Matakohe, Ruawai and Dargaville.

“Gifted Kids is an autonomous organisation,” says Sharon. “But we share a lovely relationship with Selwyn Park School and we now have a purpose built classroom within the school grounds.

“We have two classes, which run p Katie Brooklyn, Nico Walker, Ricky Hutchins, Reuben Rumsey, Kiarah Flavell, Benjamin Warn, teacher Sharon Hunter, Mimi on Tuesdays and Pirini and AJ Tahu Wednesdays, each with nine students. The children academic or creative ability. The are nominated by their respective programme provides differentiated schools and go through a rigorous learning experiences with the aim testing regime before being selected of challenging gifted children to for the programme.” discover, develop, and celebrate their Established in 2000, Gifted Kids exceptional talent. is a national provider of specialist Over 600 children currently access services for children who have been the Gifted Kids curriculum at seven units identified as having outstanding across New Zealand. ¢

p Outgoing principal, Stephen Fordyce

author of Longwater, a history of the Northern Wairoa that was published in 1998.

College board of trustees chairman John Blackwell paid tribute to Mr Fordyce in the newsletter.

“Thank you Mr Fordyce for the time you have devoted to education in this community and for raising Ruawai College to become the best performing secondary school in the Kaipara. Ruawai College students and their parents over many years will always be in debt to you.” ¢

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March 15 and 16 will see 25,000 New Zealanders celebrate, remember and fight back at 21 Relay for Life events across the country, including 5,000 cancer survivors and caregivers.

p Matakohe Relay for Life team, Kiwis Kan, proudly displaying the banner made by team member, Glenda Weber

Matakohe team Kiwis Kan have taken part in the Northland’s Relay for Life since its inception.

“A girlfriend of mine is a cancer survivor and I had just lost a mother and brother to cancer, so I decided it was a pretty good cause to support,” says Glenda Weber.

“The relay starts at midday on Saturday and finishes midday Sunday and at least one person from each team has to be on the track at all times, so we set up a big tent and stay there overnight. There’s entertainment and

bands, so we try to make it a bit of fun.

“Every six hours we tally how many laps we’ve done and see how far we’ve walked around the world.”

The fundraiser began in 1985, when Dr Gordy Klatt of Tacoma, Washington completed a 24-hour walk/ run in recognition of all those affected by cancer.

Since then, Relay For Life has grown into a global movement and in the year ahead, over four million people will take part in over 6,000 Relay For Life events across the globe. ¢

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Hundreds of active youngsters and some slightly less active parents descended on Dargaville’s Riverside Gardens on Saturday for the annual Sports Expo. The event, organised by Sport Northland, encourages kids to get active by showing them some of the sporting choices available to them.

Kids of all ages tried out cricket, tennis, golf, bullrush, gymnastics and football among other sports. The karaoke reported good business, while there was keen demand at the free sausage sizzle. The event was accompanied by brilliantly fine weather and everyone had a ball. ¢

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Ruawai Centennial Chairman’s Welcome

Congratulations Ruawai

I’m proud to welcome you to Ruawai’s very first Centennial celebrations; we hope the first of many to come!

u by Commissioner John Robertson

The Committee behind the celebrations has been working hard for over half a year now, meeting fortnightly at first and then more recently weekly. But these meetings have only been the tip of the iceberg; with huge amounts of work going on between meetings to bring it all together.

Ironically the idea for a Centennial was hatched when we realised that actually we’d missed the hundred year p Wally Lowther standing with Temple Sutherlands truck mark! It seemed a shame to A centennial is also a time to reflect waste such an important milestone and what’s a couple of years between old on the changes between ‘then’ and ‘now’. We’ve moved from a Kahikatea friends anyway.

What we do know is that in 1908 Shag and Cabbage Tree swamp to drainage, Creek was renamed Ruawai. Back then roads and some of the most productive much of the area was still swamp but dairying and cropping land in New work had begun to drain the flats and Zealand. In just over a century we have create the fertile land that we now enjoy. grown from a remote settlement to a In celebrating our centennial we give proud little town with thriving agriculture, thanks to those hardy souls who dug fishing and manufacturing industries.

I encourage you to join the bus tour the drains and built the stop banks. We which is guided by members of some enjoy their legacy each and every day.

We hope you’ll enjoy the activities and of our oldest families. The Kewpie Too entertainment throughout the weekend. river cruise is another must do activity Family has been a central theme when and the Dinner Dance will be another deciding what to include. We want opportunity to celebrate our history with several generations to come along, to some of Ruawai’s celebrity performers. reminisce about old times, to enjoy the Overall, there should be something new facilities, to be amused and amazed for everyone, from our youngest to our by the entertainment and collections oldest community members. on show and to revel in the pleasure of Enjoy it all! being part of a great community.

Peter Flood. ¢

Over the past year and a half I’ve been lucky enough to have contact with some of you and have been impressed by the community’s ability to pull together.

It’s not always easy for a town that has become smaller over the years to keep a positive momentum.

But the people of Ruawai and their enthusiasm for celebrating this centennial have proved that what really matters is having a vision.

Our district has an interesting history and these celebrations enrich new generations with the sense of self that comes from knowing where you came from. The young people of Ruawai can be proud of their community. Your businesses, families and community organisations work well together to create a strong, safe environment. The fact that much

p Kaipara District Council Commissioner John Robertson

of the work done to arrange these celebrations is done by volunteers is testament to their commitment to the success of your town.

I salute you and wish the very best for your centennial weekend.

John Robertson. ¢

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Saturday 22 March Parade Muster, 10am, Kaipara Kumara Packhouse Join the parade as it sets off around Ruawai culminating at the sports field.

Its growing every day but so far we have bagpipes, bullock trains, tractors from as far back as 1919 right through to the latest models, fire engines old and new, motor bikes, sports teams, business floats, community group floats and people in period costumes. Got an idea for the parade? Everyone welcome!

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events and activities. Plenty of food and drink available including tea, coffee and cakes in the Hall. Entertainment includes chain-saw carving, wood chopping, sheep shearing and racing, a huge collection of vintage machinery including the 100 year old Burgess family well-drilling rig. Kids will enjoy the bouncy castle, pony rides, bullock sled rides, segway rides and face-painting.During the afternoon you can join in the programme of traditionally inspired sports including a tug-of-war, 3-legged races, sack races, egg & spoon races, plank racing, wheelbarrow racing and running races for all age groups.

Boat trips available all afternoon with the Coast Guard.

River Cruise, 4pm on the Kewpie Too: A historic tour of the Wairoa River and the beautiful Kaipara Harbour.

Bus Tours from 2pm. Join our local tour guides and journey round the Ruawai area and back in time as they paint a picture of how things were and show the highlights of Ruawai today.

4.30pm Gala Closes.

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p S.S.Ruawai captained by the Sellars Brothers called in twice weekly to load butter on their run to the railhead at Helensville.

Centennial Dinner Dance, 6.30pm, Ruawai War Memorial Hall Celebrate the Centennial in style with a fully catered 3-course dinner.

Local celebrities will perform music and skits. Circus Kumarani join us for a special performance.

Support Ruawai into the future by joining in the charity auction and raffles.

The evening will round off with dancing for all.

Sunday 23 March Thanksgiving Service, 10.30am, Ruawai High School Our Centennial weekend rounds off with a interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at Ruawai High School supported by a choir of local singers.

The plate collection will be for Ruawai Fire Brigade.

The weekend closes with a morning tea. ¢

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Ruawai Centennial Bus tours guided by locals

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Perfect for those wanting to take in the sights and history of the region, the guided bus tours, generously provided by Tony Patterson, highlight the changes in Ruawai over the last hundred years.

Literally translated from Maori, Ruawai means ‘two waters’ and refers to the nearby Northern Wairoa River and Kaipara Harbour.

p Gordon Sills with Ruawai Dairy Company truck heading for Sunday School Picnic

Your guides are members of some of Ruawai’s founding families and they will take you on a journey that includes historic sites such as old schools and churches, some of Ruawai’s oldest homesteads, Tokatoka’s cemetery where early Kaipara Harbour pilot, Captain Stanaway is buried; the location of the old boiling down works and a selection of our well loved community halls.

You’ll travel out to Tokatoka, back through Rehia where Ruawai’s golf course was situated and down through the picturesque Whenuanui domain.

Travelling across the Ruawai flats you’ll take in the location of the first commercial kumara farm and see a modern rotary cow shed and how dairy farms have merged from small family run operations into large hi-tech businesses.

In Ruawai itself we’ll show you the fishing boats that continue one of our oldest industries, the kindergarten, primary and high schools and the old dairy factory which was reinvented as New Zealand’s first kumara pack house.

Bus tours start at 2pm on Saturday. ¢

The township with a population of around 420 primarily serves the surrounding agricultural community which consists mainly of dairy and drystock cattle farming and kumara growing.

Ruawai is the self-proclaimed ‘Kumara capital of the world’, as over 90% of the total New Zealand production of kumara comes from the Ruawai and Dargaville region.

The rich floodplains of the Ruawai Flats are below sea level and the town is protected by a system of drains, canals, flood gates and stop banks, making it one of the best dairy pasture regions in New Zealand.

The town is well-served by the two schools (primary and college) and a new kindergarten which are all keenly supported by the community. Adult education is catered for through the high school and the community run Art Studio.

There is enthusiastic participation in sporting activities with successful rugby and netball teams coming from Ruawai and surrounds. Being on the shores of the beautiful and abundant Kaipara Harbour means fishing is also a popular pastime and business activity.

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One thousand copies of the book, written and compiled by the late Violet McLeod, were originally printed and quickly sold out. It was reprinted with additional content in late 2012 by Mrs McLeod’s daughter, Suzanne Oud. “People were asking to purchase the

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In the book, Mrs McLeod says she does not to profess to know everything about the district but has managed to combine some local history with lots of memories. In the reprinted edition, her family say, “this reprinted book is dedicated to the memory of Violet, our Mum. Mum was Ruawai and Ruawai was Mum, forever linked.”

“She just loved this place,” adds Suzanne. “She grew up here and always lived here. She worked in local shops and on the farm and when she left school, she housekept as young women did in those days.

“We’ve just celebrated 100 years on this farm. My mother’s parents came out from Ireland and my grandmother drew the farm in the ballot of 1913 and the family still farms it today.”

In the 1970s, the late Kevin Bennett began gathering information with the idea writing a book and his collection of items and interviews are included in Memories of Ruawai, Tokatoka and Rehia.

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“I had another thousand copies made and we’ve sold over 300 books so far — some people have bought 10 copies at a time and other books have just trickled out. Local people, or those whose ancestors feature in the book, are the ones who buy it.”

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Motorcycle fans will find plenty to love at Ruawai’s newest retail store — a cornucopia of chrome and horsepower celebrating all kinds of wild two-wheeled machines.

Long-time riders and appreciators of marques such as Harley Davidson, Triumph, Indian and Norton, the store’s staff of two — Diddy and Terry — have opened their doors, turning a favourite pastime into an eye-catching new business. The selection of trickedout custom bikes ranked on the pavement outside has already excited a lot of comment, with choice examples snapped up by keen-eyed passers-by.

Hot Chops and Motorcycles is the name of the mechanically-minded pair’s endeavour, and that’s a hint as to the future plans they have in store.

Like motorcycle customisers West Coast and Orange County Choppers, or legendary customiser Arlen Ness, the fellas are keen to let their creative talents run wild, creating wickedly stretched, bobbed, chopped and personalised rides for Kaipara bikers.

But it’s not just big V-twin engines and laid-back cruisers which get the Hot Chops team’s motor running. Here you’ll find everything from tiny off-road bikes for the kids through to drift go-karts, pocket bikes, and Japanese street bikes as well. There’s no prejudice against the Eastern road-rockets from these chopper fans — if it’s fast and fun, they will sell it!

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Catchment care is focus for workshop u by Paul Campbell

Farm run-off into waterways is a key concern in Northland and the nation, and new steps are underway to ram home that message to the community at large, through education.

Twenty-two teachers are set to attend a special Northland Regional Council workshop highlighting the environmental education teaching opportunities offered by taking care of the region’s many estuaries.

Teachers from Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara schools will gather on Wednesday March 26 at Ngunguru Estuary for the day-long estuary-themed environmental education workshop — believed to be the first of its kind for Northland.

Environmental education officer Susan Botting says the workshop is part of the regional council’s ‘Waiora

Northland Waterproject’, focussed on further boosting the health of the North’s estuary catchments.

The multi-pronged project draws together a wide range of water qualityfocussed council activities, including catchment care, researching community waterway values and uses and working with industry groups such as Fonterra and DairyNZ. With that in mind, the council decided on an estuary catchment care theme for its 2014 teacher’s environmental education workshop.

“Estuaries are a key feature of Northland’s coast,” Ms Botting says.

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WADE’s Winners!

Thank you to all the people who came to see us at the Field Days and everyone who participated in our 3 competitions.

Here are the winners; Hula Hoop: Noema Albert, Horse shoe: Roy VanHarlingen and finally guess the amount of water in the trough: Sean Graham, (the amount was 53 litres).

“Rivers, streams and creeks flow from the land behind our estuaries.

What happens on that land has a huge influence on the estuaries where we like to gather kai moana, swim, play and more.

She says as part of the workshop teachers will be hands-on in Ngunguru Estuary, hear about the regional council’s estuary management projects and take part in fun hands-on take home teaching resource activities.

“Estuaries and their catchments offer an incredible range of environmental education opportunities for teachers in all sorts of fields from the sciences to the arts,” Ms Botting says.

Teachers from a wide variety of schools from Kaitaia to Mangawhai will be attending the workshop. ¢

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A dog’s tail …

Tha Boss has gottit rite!

Gidday readas. Well, Boss always reckind all good thangs come to a end sumtime, an afta a bluuddy good week, I gotta admit Im back wiv me feet ona ground. Well, feet ona ground jus temporary like.

Wot I meen is that Boss an’ Sharlene has come back fruma Feel Daze, an Mum has gorn back ta Orkland, and things is backta normil ona proppitty — alomost.

Ya remembers that I was lift in charge ofa farm, wiv Mum lookin’ after yung Sophy wiv Sharlene’s yunga sister, wile Boss an’ Sharlene was ata Feel Daze.

Well, I warned yo that Boss wood get imna farmer’s beer tent wiv that Mista Gest, wot also rites a kolumn like me, an afta a few ales, Boss wood get his check book out an’ go shoppin. Well, he did, but gess wot. This time he gottit rite!

Yep, Boss has come home wva bluddy big shiny quod bike!.

Ina past, there’sd bin a hole lota stuff that jus’ ended up unner tha wool shed.

“Lectric gate openers, and cattle beest weighers that he coodin’t work out how they workt. Stuff like that.

But hoo-boy, he musta torked to that wise Mista Gest an’ got sum good advice, cos ona back ofa ute wen they

came up froma kattil stop ata end ofa drive was this big red quod.

Course, Boss hada make hey wila sun shines. Least thats wot Sharlene tole him wena Boss sed ta me.

“I gottit fer yoo Dog. Cos I knows yer not getting’ any yunger an’ I reckin it will save yer leggin’ it so much aroun’ tha proppitty.”

Sharlene gave a roll ofa eyes and a big snigga. “Yes DEAH, “ she sed.

“Corse it’s got nuthin’ ta do wiv the fact that yer getting’ on a bit yerself!”

Boss went a bit red an’ sed: “Okay, I did git it fer me AN tha Dog.” Well, tell yer wot readas, Sharlene went ina house an’ come out wiv a ole cooshin froma sofa ona porch an’ give it ta Boss.

“That’s for Billy ta ride on on tray ofa quod.”

Boss give me a wink. “There y’are Dog, alla comfirts eh?”

Well, there wuz only wun think for it then. Boss an’ me jumped ona quod an’ headed off roun’ tha proppitty. Tell yer wot, this is livin’ readas. Up tha kattil race we wint, an on ova tha flats, then up tha limestome track ta tha main troff tank. Chekt that out, then down tha otha side to look ata troffs.

Orl good.

An then befor ya new it, we wuz back ova tha kill, wiv the wind wisslin in me ears ana Boss singin’ ata top of his voice.

Yep readas. No wurries. Boss sumtimes get it rite. Juss one wurry.

Ya reckin I needa crash helmit?

More nek time.

Billy ¢

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Kaipara’s township of Ruawai will be celebrating 100 years of existence this month.

A jewel in the dairy and horticultural sectors, it has also produced some very innovative personalities, but none quite like the famous Jeffs brothers who in 1959 registered their company JBL Developments Limited. They owned farms and established a number of commercial businesses including manufacturing concrete products, a panel beating business and owning a

supermarket. The three Jeffs brothers, Jim the eldest, Kevin and the youngest Vaughan, were of Irish descent. Their mother Cassie and their father Ned Jeffs raised a very close-knit Catholic family.

All three inherited a family characteristic, an engaging lop-sided smile, a twinkle in the eye and a smile to win friends with.

Recently Vaughan Jeffs passed away.

Brothers Jim and Kevin passed away p Ruawai dairy company as it stands today

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some years ago. By the early 1960s, construction had become the major part of the Jeffs’ business, they were dotting the surrounding district with their milking sheds, barns and commercial buildings and the profits grew. The Jeffs in the early 1960s were major suppliers to the Ruawai Dairy Company.

Jim Jeffs and fellow supporters became involved in the Ruawai Dairy Company issue whereby they actively sought amalgamation with the neighbouring Northern Wairoa Dairy Company. Their campaign sought relief through the Courts right up to the Privy Council and at the time the Ruawai area was split into two camps. The suppliers

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on the Pouto Peninsula were re-zoned to the Northern Wairoa Dairy Company in 1963.

Jim Jeffs was the ideas man, but he described Kevin his brother as the pioneer of the family. Whenever a new project was launched, Kevin was sent in first to establish it. The Jeffs in 1965 started establishing businesses in Auckland. Vaughan stayed in Northland looking after the home front, until he moved to Auckland in 1967.

In Auckland they established a large fishing venture in downtown Auckland and built a number of modern fishing trawlers. They established a large building company called JBLSargent Construction Ltd, building and constructing office blocks and introduced the leaseback principal of attracting a tenant and then selling the whole package off to a willing buyer.

In those days New Zealand was not a free market economy.

On 2 May 1972 the company was placed in receivership and a dream was ended.

The Ruawai Jeffs brothers enterprises in today’s free-market economy may well have succeeded. Ruawai, in celebrating its 100 years may reflect on the many other colourful individuals and families produced in this wonderful district. ¢

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Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 18 March 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 17 March 2014.

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

Garden Maintenance

Cars For Sale

Property Maintenance

LADIES BIKE $30, 2x toilet pans - new $40 each.

Phone 027 378 7012.

GARDENING SERVICE, clean ups, maintenance, pruning, hedging, weeding, lawns, irrigation.

Rachel the Gardener, 09 439 8026 or 021 288 8811.

Need a cheap new Car?

Dargaville Bobcat Services

TWO ROW Kumara Harvester - Crompton Engineering made. Separate 2 wheel hyd. headland turn. Can be seen working – Call Bruce on 021 277 9976.

2 ROW Tortella Kumara Top Chop $5,800. 3m Tortella Power Harrow $8,000. 3m Celli P140 Rotary Hoe, new blades, $8,000. John Deere 6400 with Stoll Loader $27,000. Round silage bales, $97 ea. Prices all + GST. Phone 09 439 5545.

Farm Wanted SMALL DAIRY farm or property suitable for conversion.

Up to 100 ha within 20 minutes of Dargaville.

Phone Vicki 09 439 8020 or 021 224 6603.

Garage Sales SATURDAY 15TH March. Awakino Rd. Signs out 8am.

Heaps of clothes. Something for everyone.

HOUSE LOT furniture and lots more! 30 Gordon Street, Thursday 13th of March, 8.00am start.

SATURDAY 15TH March 9am, Catholic Church Hall, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. Good bargains!

Animal Accomodation MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome.

Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.

Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed.

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Nurseries & Plants NATIVE PLANTS at wholesale prices sold direct to the public from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. Further discounts for purchases of 50 or more plants. Delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturdays 10am to 4pm or at other times by appointment.

Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223, visit the website www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

Classes CHEESE MAKING CLASSES - Fromage at Franklin ~ Hands on Cheese Making Classes ~ Turning Milk into Cheese ~ It’s Magic! ~ Learn the art of making a great range of soft cheeses, a farmhouse cheddar or the new sourdough classic pizza with fresh mozzarella in a custom built boutique cheese room.

Contact Jas via email jasfutter@clear.net.nz or phone 022 678 1474 for dates and classes to suit your needs. Like us on Facebook – Fromage at Franklin.

Lease LEASE LAND wanted, short or long term. Phone Paul 09 431 6461.

Bereavement Thanks JAMES (JIM) Christian Noesgaard - Dawn and the family wish to sincerely thank all of you who sent cards, did baking and attended Jim’s funeral. It was a fitting tribute and farewell to Jim. To all Members of the Anglican Church, thank you so much for the beautiful flowers and food. It is great to have the support of so many friends. Rest in peace Jim and Rise in Glory!

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AAA+ PAINTER, wallpapering specialist, roof spray coatings & waterblasting. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376, Crawford Solutions.

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CHIMNEY CLEANING & Servicing - There is a chill in the air folks. Is your fireplace safe for the winter? Get it serviced & checked, repaired. Crawford Solutions – Phone John 439 5289. A/hrs, mobile 022 642 1376.

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

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 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.

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Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 18 March 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 17 March 2014.

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GLASS & GLAZING Phone Ray 09 439 5377

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

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

Situations Vacant

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DONNELLYS CROSSING Picnic Sports Market Day – 15th March, 10.30am. Old fashioned races, live music, gumboot throw, vege cake contest (committee sells after), egg catching, team event, scarecrow competition, water fun, tug-of-war, colouring contest (copies – Dargaville Library), refreshments, stalls (any ideas?). Koha appreciated. Small events fees. Adults, most child events free. Held at the Sports Ground, Old Mill Rd, Donnellys Crossing, signposted from SH12. Enquiries, Debra 09 439 0070 or Michelle 09 439 5758.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

STOLEN JET-SKI Between the 19th – 26th February 2014, a 2006 1100cc blue coloured, Yamaha Wave Runner jet ski was stolen from Mangawhai.

The registration number is 10250# If anyone has any information leading to the recovery of this property, contact Constable Mackay, Mangawhai Police 09 423 1060 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

RUAWAI

As the largest rural retailer in New Zealand, RD1 services New Zealand’s most important industry with what they need and provides great development opportunities to our people.

We are looking for a full time Sales Assistant to join our friendly team in Ruawai. If you are an enthusiastic and hard working team player then you would be great for this position!

You will be responsible for providing excellent service to our customers in store, as well as on farm deliveries.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have; • A good idea of what counts as customer service • A full, clean NZ driver’s licence (essential) • Physical fitness (essential), as the position will involve regular heavy lifting • A DG licence (preferred) • A current ’F’ endorsed forklift licence (preferred) • Moderate computer skills What’s in it for you?

Enquiries call Isabel 027 433 1053

Dargaville Museum Presents…

“An afternoon with Kevin Friedrich & friends” Lighthouse Function Centre Sunday 23rd March 2014 1pm

Also Featuring Christchurch Accordion Orchestra Starlight Duo – Maurice Jones & Lionel Reekie Colin Jarvis – Harmonica, Rivertown Singers The Eccentric Ukes, Cindy Randall – Vocalist, Nolene Osbaldiston – Piano, Pippa Howes – Flute with Shaun Purkiss – Classical Guitar

$20 adult — $10 under 16

At RD1 we are committed to the continuous development of our staff. So in return for your skills you will receive:

includes afternoon tea

GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY AT Dargaville Museum – Phone orders 439 7555

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Junior and Grade Shooters.

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AGM

Members are reminded that the Associations AGM will take place on Saturday April 26th 2014 at 11:00am.

In Memoriam On 3rd March 2014, at 1:30am, in the Kauri Coast rest home and hospital, Dargaville, peacefully, after battling cancer; aged 71. Loved husband of Joyce. Loved father of Hans, Jimmy, Angela, and Michael, and stepfather of Yolanda.

‘Peacefully Resting’ A service for Bob has been held.

Communications to ‘The Fischer Family’ c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.

2 One Act Plays ‘The Memoirs’ by Deborah Steele ‘Over My Dead Body’ by Pat Baker

Northern Wairoa Memorial R.S.A. (Inc)

M&F all ages. For more info phone Deb

02102273055

BuSINeSS: Apologies Minutes Matters Arising President’s Report Annual Accounts election of Officers Subscriptions General Business Notice of Motions close Friday March 28th at 5:00pm.

RUAWAI LIONS CLUB

ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION

PLEASE NOTE

that we have postponed due to the weather forecast…

Saturday 29 March, 2014

Members are advised that no subscription due will be taken on the day and that entry to the club and entitlement to a ballot paper will be by current membership card.

Members are reminded that nominations for all positions on the executive Committee to be elected at the AGM, Saturday April 26th must be in the Secretary’s hands no later than Friday March 21st 5:00pm 2014 Nomination papers available in the clubrooms.

VG Moffett — Sec/Mgr

VENUE: Kaipara Kumara Forecourt TRADING TABLE: 9am VIEWING OF GOODS: 9.30am AUCTION STARTS: 10am

Sponsors’ products for auction – includes farming products Toys, books, antiques, furniture, electrical appliances, bric-a-brac, etc Food & refreshments available

Contact: Jim Simpson

09 439 2557 | jdsimpson@slingshot.co.nz

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Don’t Drink and Drive

Kaipara District Council Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015 The Kaipara District Council has released its Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015 for public consultation. The consultation period runs from Tuesday 4 March 2014 to 5pm Tuesday 8 April 2014.

Public consultation meetings will be held across the district: Date Time Location Sunday 4pm — 5.30pm Senior Citizen’s Hall 16th March Mangawhai Monday 17th March

5pm — 6.30pm

Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall Dargaville

Tuesday 18th March

5pm — 6.30pm

Centennial Hall Maungaturoto

Monday 24th March

5.30pm — 6.30pm

Coronation Hall Te Kopuru

Wednesday 26th March

5.30pm — 6.30pm

War Memorial Hall Kaiwaka

Both the full Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015 proposal together with the Summary of information about the proposal are available on Council’s website: www.kaipara.govt.nz. Copies of both documents can also be viewed at Council’s offices in Mangawhai and Dargaville and local community libraries. Hard copies can also be requested by contacting Council on 09 439 3123 or 0800 727 059.

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For a copy of the job description, please visit www.RD1.com/careers or for any questions, please contact Bryant Martin, Store Manager, on 09 439 2244.

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• A comprehensive induction into the RD1/ Fonterra group • Continuous support & training for career development • A competitive salary • Staff discounts on store purchases • A wide range of nationwide discounts as being part of the wider Fonterra group

Thursday 13th March 7.30pm

at 1.00pm SeniorNet Learning Centre, Liverpool St. Phil Godfrey to entertain afterward!

FISCHER, Bob (Doede Johannes)

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AUDITIONS

SeniorNet Dargaville Inc AGM March 17th

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Public Notices

Public Notices

ACOUSTIC 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.

For an instant acknowledgement, make your submission online at www.kaipara.govt.nz.

Submissions can be received by Council in any of the following ways: • DELIVERED TO Council offices • ENTERED

online at www.kaipara.govt.nz

• POSTED TO

Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340

• EMAILED TO

council@kaipara.govt.nz

• FAXED TO

09 439 6756

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Dargaville 80 Hokianga Road

$175,000

Dargaville 61 Montgomery Avenue

$275,000

Near New Only 6 years young, 2 bedroom home with off-street parking and single garage. Good deck at rear with rural views to enjoy the summer days. Room at the back for veggie patch and trampoline for the kids.

Open Home Sunday 16th March 1.45–2.15pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20352 09 439 7575

Room for Everyone 2 Story home, row section, 3 bedrooms. Open plan living with good sized kitchen. Also there is accommodation downstairs, self-contained for family members. Large section for the kids to run around and play and still have room for the veggie patch plus double garage.

Open Home Sunday 16th March 1.00–1.30pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20355 09 439 7575

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Congratulations to Fiona and Colin for winning 1st place in our ‘2 Nights in Paihia’ competition!

Dargaville Lot 2 Skylark Close

$295,000

Brand New! Just finished building and all ready to move in. Easy care section 400m² or have option of buying next door section.

3 bedrooms with ensuite, internal access single garage + laundry. Warm sunny position. Now’s the time to buy.

Open Home Saturday 15th March 1.00–2.00pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20322 09 439 7575

Ray White Dargaville

We hope you enjoy your stay at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort!

REAA2008

Agents for

Roper & Jones 3

180 Victoria Street

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13 Awakino Road

36 McKay Crescent

Kumara/Grazing Land – Close to town

$265,000

$215,000

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

$215,000

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.

Double garage, workshop & carport. Private sun filled deck.

Master with ensuite.

7 Murdoch Street

39A Murdoch Street

61 Seaview Road, Baylys Beach

$139,000

$237,000

OPEN HOME

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900

334 Neems Rd,Tinopai

142 Komiti Rd,Tinopai

Spacious renovated house.

Waterfront lifestyle on 4ha.

Super large section. Double Extremely private. Orchard/ garage. 1 min to beach & boat polyhouses/grazing. Large ramp. shed/character house. $289,000 $445,000 REF RJS1540 REF RJS1538 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

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86 Montgomery Avenue

1960s, 2 levels of living.

Elevated section, fenced back garden. Plastic House, Potting shed. Located close to senior school.

Three bedroom home.

2 bathroom including ensuite.

Spacious open plan living.

Well appointed kitchen.

New, almost complete.

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43 Plunket Street

• Open the treasure trove • Spacious living areas • Fire place & coal range • 10x7 garage + workshop • Great decking for entertainment

Full flat section. 6x11 garage.

2 bedroom. Separate lounge with built in fireplace.

Fully fenced back yard Garden shed.

We put you first

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• Blue, blue water views • 143m2 of floor space • Funky & eclectic • Only minutes to the beach Open Home Saturday 15th March 2.00–2.30pm $310,000 MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937

24 Gallie Rd, Matakohe

215 Paparoa Station Rd

Two-storied 4 bdrm villa.

Presentable home on 1.1 ha.

Oozing with character.

Huge 192m2 shed.

Sep office and garaging.

HRV/designer kitchen.

3425m2 park like grounds.

Vege garden/grazing. $385,000 $335,000 REF RJS1526 REF RJS1528 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Sunny 3 bedroom home on 3 bedroom home close to flat section. Open plan living, town. Large lounge & family modern bathroom plus single room, open plan kitchen/ garage. Great 1st home or dining. Double garage plus rental property. private entertaining area. $170,000 $179,000 CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668

6824 SH12,Turiwiri

83 Bee Bush Road

$325,000

$280,000

Large north facing 6 bedroom 3 double bedroom home on 4 acres (approx). Large lounge, home on 1 acre of land.

Double garage plus separate good decks plus a spa pool. single. Nice rural outlook, Plenty of garaging & close to separate lounge, 2 bathrooms, town. Great lifestyle block 12km to town. opportunity.

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668

• Located on Pouto Road 3km from Dargaville • 16 acres of tiled drained river flat • Currently planted in kumara • Ideal supplement maize block including small set of yards JOHN POWELL 021 439 555

Maungaturoto

Whakapirau

3+ bedroom family home.

Tandem garage. Covered BBQ area.

3+ bedroom holiday home.

Downstairs bunk room. Private back yard. Single garage.

$250,000 FIXED PRICE JILL WILSON 021 505 712

$360,000

Hall Road, Matakohe

182 Hurndall Street

Huarau Road

$115,000

$180,000

$339,000

Fabulous views from this private 7765m2 section. Power and phone close to flattened house site. Great spot to get away from city hustle and bustle.

4 bedroom character home in the heart of Maungaturoto.

TLC required. Commercial zoning. Worth a look at.

SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651

SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651

roperandjones.co.nz

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09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Tidy 3 bedroom home on 1.3ha, several paddocks great for sheep, handy to Maungaturoto township.

Licensed under REAA 2008