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Growing neighbourly bonds by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville is set to have its own community garden, promoting the concept of food resilience and helping to inspire a community approach to kai collaboration.
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Blessed with roses
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“The initial idea is to establish a community garden that’s accessible to everyone. While it may not be big enough on its own to feed the entirety of Dargaville — it can serve as an example,” said Kumarani Productions manager Tania Whetū. “We can use it as a space to educate people about what works and how easy it is.” The garden is another example of the Kumarani team moving beyond the space of performance art, for which they have become well known, and assisting with outreach programmes. It will follow the success of other community garden projects in Kaipara towns such as Paparoa and Mangawhai. Planning for the garden will take place at a community kai swap and seedling swap event that celebrates Neighbours Day. Tania says that with Covid-19 concerns currently high and some people being forced to self-isolate, having strong bonds with neighbours is very relevant. “Food resilience is a trend we see all over New Zealand and around the world. Sharing with each other is a big part of this,” says Tania. “If people would like to be involved in the seedling swap or kai exchange, now is the time to make plans, sprout seeds and get ready.” On March 26, between 10am and 2pm, the Kumarani Creative Centre on Onslow Street, opposite Selwyn Park, Dargaville, will be the site for the kai and seed swap, timed to coincide with the autumnal equinox. Right now, melons, squash and other produce are abundant. Tania
Balancing the needs of the community — Kumarani Productions is volunteering its premises for a new community garden project, planned at a kai and seedling swap day
suggests that this is a good way to stock the pātaka free of charge, curbing costof-living inflation. The Kumarani Facebook page is also running a competition to find the biggest, weirdest, funniest and most artistic vegetables grown around town. It’s free to upload a photo and enter. “Those who want to be involved in the community garden project should definitely come along on the day. “We will be making plans, and we’re grateful for expertise from experienced gardeners, donations of tools, time and material. “Initially, we’re looking at turning the green strips down the sides of
the Kumarani Centre’s front lawn into gardens, but there could be expansions in the future.” With a green light from the generous landlords of the Onslow Street centre, the model garden will soon be up and growing, allowing those who wish to embark on their own food resilience projects to observe, ask questions and take notes. Then there’s the obvious benefit to come; hopeful big harvests to be shared with the community. Those who are keen to get involved, or wish to suggest crops that will benefit the community garden, should contact the Kumarani team on the day or volunteer their assistance by calling 09 439 5152.
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Young actors in Dargaville will have the chance to sharpen up their skills in a fun and supportive environment, as Dargaville Little Theatre’s Act One programme kicks off for 2022. Three local tutors have pitched in to offer their expertise, teaching youngsters from the age of eight the craft of the theatre. From drama to comedy and a lot of entertainment in between, these classes have been a hit with young thespians in previous years. They will run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Little Theatre’s Victoria Street premises.
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Protestors opposing the government’s Covid-19 restrictions and mandates gathered in Dargaville last Wednesday to make their case to the public and Kaipara District Council. However, due to the advent of the Omicron Covid variant, the KDC’s scheduled meeting was moved to a remote, online one. A large group of protestors met in Hokianga Road in a peaceful demonstration with chalked messages and placards. The event was only marred by arguments with some town hall and municipal building users, who felt threatened by the activists’ presence due to the actions of unrelated, extremist factions at a parallel protest in Wellington.
Sand mining ‘opposition is in full’ by Andy Bryenton
Advocates for an end to sand mining off the Mangawhai coast have received a boost, as the Kaipara District Council confirms its opposition to a new resource consent. Local protests groups Save Our Sand and Friends of Pakiri have been joined by Greenpeace Aotearoa in opposing a renewed resource consent for operators supplying the building industry. Now the KDC has taken a formal position on the matter. ‘Kaipara District Council opposes the two applications for sand extraction within the Mangawhai-Pakiri embayment currently being publicly notified,’ writes the council in its official Citizens and environmental protest groups who oppose sand mining off the east coast have been joined in submission to the resource opposition by the Kaipara District Council consent hearing in Auckland. ‘Opposition is in full and pertains to “The resource consent processes are actual or perceived adverse effects on the best tool we have for making our the Mangawhai Sandspit morphology, voice heard on this subject. I’m happy to wildlife habitat of nationally critical or be supporting this recommendation and vulnerable bird species, as well as on the the submission which has been made.” local Mangawhai community.’ In registering its opposition to the Mayor Jason Smith will personally granting of resource consent for a represent the interests of the council and further 35 years of maritime-based Kaipara citizens in this matter, appearing sand harvesting, the KDC noted that one before the resource consent hearing of the areas affected, the Mangawhai this month. spit is both a wildlife refuge under the “I’m damned proud that KDC is Reserves Act 1977 and ranked as being standing up again in a space so important of outstanding value by the Department to our community,” said Mayor Smith. of Conservation.
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Opposition to racecourse development by Andy Bryenton
A group of Awakino Point residents have brought a petition and their concerns to the Kaipara District Council regarding the proposed Dargaville Racecourse Development, which has recently filed papers for a private plan change. Exercising their democratic right, the group of 32 locals have raised issues with the KDC surrounding issues such as possible flooding, traffic congestion and green space provision. The group, called the Awakino Point Ratepayers (APR), made a presentation of their petition to the council last week. “There is no provision for sports fields,” said group spokesperson Grant McLeod. “Potentially, there will also be 400 to 500 children who will have to travel into Dargaville.” Mr McLeod, who says he has been a resident in the vicinity of the proposed housing and light industrial development for the past five years, also put forward concerns from existing residents about the possibility of flooding. “There are some significant concerns around the, dare I say it, ‘Three Waters’, particularly with regard to stormwater.
The hard run-off areas will be increased significantly,” he says. Underlying these issues was the fear from members of the APR group that the developers of the racecourse would not be able to ‘deliver’ on their plans to construct a mixed-use housing, retirement and industrial precinct despite extensive expert planning. Criticism of the tripartite development group’s utilisation of a $900,000 provincial Growth Fund disbursement was also levelled. Councillor David Wills reminded Mr McLeod that a previous spatial plan had already supported a change of use for the racecourse to industrial zoning, rather than agricultural, as the Awakino Point Ratepayers suggest. The APR group were informed that a formal submissions process would be forthcoming, during which they were invited to elaborate on their concerns.
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Submission to the Trustees You are encouraged to make submissions on the ownership review in accordance with the Trust Deed. Submissions indicating your preferred option from above should be emailed to nept@plusca.co.nz or be posted in writing, no later than 4pm, 28 April 2022 and addressed to: Submission to the Trustees Northpower Electric Power Trust PO Box 1609 WHANGĀREI 0140 Submitters should indicate if they wish to be heard in support of their submission. The Ownership Review document can be seen at www.northpower.com/about/ownership or collected from Plus CA Accountants, 134 Bank St, Whangārei.
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Kaipara Kōrero For updates on Council services under the COVID-19 Protection Framework visit www.kaipara.govt.nz/covid
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Council meetings moving online All Council meetings (including committee meetings and briefings) will now be completely online until further notice. Council meetings will be livestreamed on Council’s YouTube channel.
Kaipara’s February roading report
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Kaipara roading teams have been putting their time to good use during the dry season, preparing for autumn when the damper conditions enable new road pavement to be properly compacted.
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Across the district potholes have been repaired, maintenance grading has been completed, sign straightening and replacing has been done, roadside trees have been pruned. Cyclic spraying has been completed around Dargaville and in the Aranga and Tangowahine areas and culverts have been replaced on Mahuta Rd, Waimatenui East Rd and Waimatenui East Rd. You can read the full February roading report at www.kaipara.govt.nz/news
Dargaville Library update The Dargaville Library has some great digital resources available, making it easier for you to access library resources under the current COVID-19 Protection Framework. The library’s digital resources such as eBooks, audiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers are all available 24/7 for library members to access. The resources are an awesome contactless alternative or an extra added service to your regular library use. If you are not already a member of Kaipara Libraries, come in or join online at www.kaipara.kotui.org.nz. If you are already a library member, you can login online using your library card number and pin. Library digital resources include: ·
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Funding available for arts initiatives Are you an artist, crafter, performer, filmmaker, or creative event organizer? Your next project could be funded through the Creative Communities Scheme. The Creative Communities Scheme provides funding for communities to be involved in local arts activities. Individuals and groups can apply. Applications close on 1 March 2022 4.30pm. Details on how to apply and application forms are available on our website under ‘Community Funding’.
Local speed changes arriving shortly Kaipara District Council’s recently approved new speed limits for the Mangawhai, Kaiwaka and Hakaru areas, are expected to take effect within the next few months. The ongoing speed limit review is part of the Government’s Road to Zero National Road Safety Strategy, which will see a rolling review of speed limits on all local roads.
Rural Travel Fund applications open 01 March Round one of the Sport NZ/Kiwisport Rural Travel Fund for 2022 opens on 1 March and closes on 31 March. The fund is designed to help subsidise travel for junior sports teams (5 to 19 year olds) participating in their local competition. With around $10,000 worth of funding up for grabs, this is a great opportunity for winter and summer junior sports teams. More information about the fund and how to apply is available on our website under “Community Funding’.
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Blessed with roses by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville Hospital’s new rose garden has been blessed and opened last week, with a delegation of community volunteers, health professionals and local citizens witnessing the ribbon cutting at dawn. The rose gardens were set to be revitalised after falling into disrepair, but the simple replanting took a turn for a complete refurbishment as volunteers flocked to the cause. The gardens are in view from the hospital’s inpatient ward and provide a pleasant view and a place to sit or meet with family. “I’d just like to offer thanks for all the hard work that has happened over the past six months to get Volunteers gathered to formally open the new rose gardens at Dargaville Hospital last week, triumphantly completing a sixus here today,” said hospital month labour of love spokesperson Jen Thomas. “I’m truly humbled at the community “It’s been a work of love for us. The support we’ve seen. hospital has always been there for us, “The gardens have a special place in and we hope that it will be there for our people’s hearts, and they also have a community for future generations,” said major part in recovery.” volunteer Margaret Bishop. Along with Acknowledging the therapeutic boost of her partner, John, she put in many hours a scenic view and a place to relax, more of work. They donated their engineering than 30 local businesses, groups and expertise as well as rallied others to individuals gave their time to construct two the project. Kaumātua Rex Nathan led the blessing gazebo shelters, a layout of large garden beds and amenities such as benches and and karakia; following that, the ribbon was birdbaths. Heritage roses were donated to cut by Pauline Hilliam Olsen, one of the fill the gardens with colour. key organisers of this garden makeover.
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Roading budget extension approved by Andy Bryenton
A forecasted overspend on sealing Poutō Road of $487,000 will be funded by the Kaipara District Council following a vote last week. The project to seal the road south from Te Kōpuru to Poutō Point was initially part of a Provincial Growth Fund programme and would have linked a new wharf at the point to Dargaville via a new roadway. Halfway through the construction of phase one, which stretches to Ari Ari Road, it was indicated by the government that funds to complete the sealing all the way to Poutō A budget blow out will be covered with council funds as the paving of Poutō Road nears completion would not be forthcoming. Then came the news that the existing an unsealed section between two sealed part of the project would come in over sections. Note that any reduction in budget, by the aforementioned close to length would raise contractual issues half a million dollars. with the Ministry of Business Innovation “The project was also started from and Employment.” the most southern part of the site Councillors heard that various other with works progressing back towards funding avenues had been attempted and Dargaville,” said Northern Transport denied, such as petitioning MBIE, Waka Alliance procurement manager Greg Kotahi and the National Land Transfer Monteith in his report to the council. Fund. They voted to fund the shortfall and “This removed the option of reducing press on with completing the first phase the extent of the works without leaving of the works.
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Mayor’s Message Kia ora, Future-focused energies for the finish of February are helping set up Kaipara District Council for a busy time ahead. In a long-term water resilience decision for Dargaville and Baylys Beach, beset for years by summer water restrictions, a decision has been made by the Council to prepare a detailed business case for the expansion and redevelopment of the Waiatua Dam on Opunake Road. It is envisaged there could be 337,000m³ water stored, sufficient for 3 months supply of stored water if there’s no rain. The business case is expected to be completed towards the end of this year. Before then, other things to watch for include: • State Highway Speed Review to reduce the state highway speeds between Auckland and Cape Reinga to 80km/h is not yet released for public consultation by Waka Kotahi NZTA. • Three Waters Reforms legislation which was originally due to be introduced in December 2021 is now indicated as coming along the pipes in May 2022. Expect some adjustments ahead to the original proposals. • As part of encouraging Councils to participate with alacrity in the Three Waters Reforms, late last year Government offered to grant Kaipara District Council $16m for capital development projects in Kaipara. We await guidelines around rules for using that grant. • Draft Fees and Charges for Council’s next financial year from 1 July 2022 have been agreed and will go out to consultation soon before being finalised. Broadly, KDC’s fees and charges have 3.3% inflation added in line with Consumer Price Index. • Council awaits advice and instruction about the Local Government Cost Index
(LGCI), the inflation component in calculations of Council rates (not fees and charges). Councils don’t use CPI to benchmark cost increases of services and asset maintenance but use LGCI. • Pouto Road Phase One sealing project has now been confirmed for completion with top-up funds of $487,000 coming from retained earnings from last year’s financial surplus, rather than taking unsealed road maintenance for 10km worth of other roads or stopping the project now and risking having to pay back some of the $5m grant. • Council has agreed a modernised Waste Minimisation Strategy including a shift away from rubbish bags to wheelie bins. This will ultimately be a two-phase strategy, but for now the first phase will occur between now and 2024. Modernising Council’s approach to waste was part of the LTP consultation last year, where people were supportive of this direction. Immediately on us, and in a final sobering note, Kaipara’s positive Covid cases in Dargaville at present are nearly half of all cases in Northland. This is a worry especially when Kaipara vaccination rates would indicate people here are more vulnerable to serious illness and hospitalisation than in other districts. I wish everyone well for the weeks ahead. Ngaˉ mihi, Mayor Jake Dr Jason Smith, Mayor of Kaipara District
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New Zealand operates on a marginal tax system, so once you pass a certain income bracket, you then pay more on the next amount you earn. For instance, if you are earning $48,000 with a tax rate of 17.5% per annum and your earnings increase to $52,000 per annum, you will pay a different rate on the extra $4,000. It will be taxed at 30%, an increase of 12.5% on the 17.5% you are paying on the $48,000. A middle-income earner working a 40-hour week, on $23–$33 an hour, is taxed at 30%. Once you pass that $33 an hour, you are then on a 33% tax rate. The next increase is at $180,000-plus, which is $86.54 an hour, and that is taxed at 39%. So for a difference of $110,000 per annum the higher incomes are only paying 9% more taxes than a middleincome earner. That is a very simplistic take on our tax system, as I’m not an accountant. Still, I certainly think there are things to improve our system and make it fairer for the lower to middle-income earners. Let us take home more money, then there will be more money circulating, homelessness and child poverty won’t go away, but maybe this will help some. I wish this was what lay ahead.
Farmer censured A Kaipara farmer who failed to adequately feed cattle and care for them has been fined and banned from owning or managing animals for a decade. The 75-year-old appeared for sentencing at the Dargaville District Court after being prosecuted by MPI on six charges under the Animal Welfare Act. Along with being fined $6,500, he was ordered to reimburse veterinarian
costs of $2,252.40. MPI urges any member of the public who is aware of animal ill-treatment to report it to the MPI animal welfare complaints freephone 0800 008 333.
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Increased inflation? Oh yippee skippy, the cost of living is on the rise! Groceries, fuel and everything that we all need go up in price, and what does some rocket scientist think would be a good idea? An increase to the minimum wage, allegedly to help with this. How does this self-proclaimed ‘genius’ think that this will help? Yes, it will put more money on your wage slip, but how does the business you work for cover this increase? By increasing the prices of the goods they sell. The only one that benefits from a minimum wage increase is the government because they get more taxes from you and more GST from businesses, with increased prices at the till. I wish this was something that lay ahead. The removal of GST from all fruit, veggies, meat, eggs, bread, and dairy products, Kiwi made produce, hygiene products like sanitary items and oral health products and fuel. Increase GST on all cigarettes, alcohol and sugary soft drinks, as well as luxury items, especially imported ones. Do this, and you will get a lot more food in your trolley, and your wages will go further. Look at how the income tax rates work. Will that change ever lie ahead?
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Rural representative meets Grey Power
Covid ‘time for responsibility’
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The ACT party’s rural representative Mark Cameron addressed a Grey Power meeting in Dargaville last week, answering tough questions from the gallery.
Details were being planned for a swift roll-out of the Rapid Antigen Tests or RATs across Kaipara, where there were 47 cases of Omicron notified at the beginning of this week while running past 1,000 cases in Northland.
Mr Cameron, a dairy farmer from Ruawai who has risen to prominence in national-level politics, invited questions from the crowd who came to the town’s Methodist Church to hear him. He was quizzed on a range of contentious issues, from the over-regulation of the farming sector to inflationary pressures, Covid-19 mandate protests and the proposed Three ACT MP Mark Cameron fielded tough questions on a Waters programme. variety of political issues when he attended a recent Grey “I’ve seen a real rort of New Power meeting in Dargaville as a guest speaker Zealand farmers,” said Mr Cameron. “Everything we do as farmers and Three Waters. On this latter has fallen under the microscope of a subject, Mr Cameron was adamant in government that has become quite his resistance, saying that ACT, as part myopic in its thinking.” of a ruling coalition, would repeal Three The ACT MP went on to connect rising Waters even if it passed into law. costs for agri-business with inflation and “The wider point is that it erodes local also touched on the topic of afforestation democracy,” he said. “Twenty-seven or the sequestering of arable farmland for mayors around the country have said carbon banking. they want nothing to do with this. As a However, two topics generated the representative of all New Zealanders — it’s largest amount of discussion; Covid-19 our job to listen.”
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Environment awards open
Applications for the fourth annual Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao — Environmental Awards, which recognise the work being carried out in Northland, are open until April 10.
Big River FM, Dargaville’s local community radio station, has a new chair and new faces on its board of directors as it heads into its 25-year celebrations. With long-term, wellknown Dargaville radio personality Anaru Tana staying on only to smooth the transition to a new crop of volunteer talent, new chairperson Rick Hoggard is thankful to those who built up the station and positive about the future. “I’m excited about it. There’s a lot happening that’s positive. Here’s to another 25 years of serving the community,” says Rick, a On-air variety and a volunteering spirit have seen Big River FM in Dargaville broadcast for 25 years Dargaville businessman who rose to the call for fresh board members. River, adding authenticity and variety to Rick is not the only new face around Dargaville’s local airwaves. Currently, shows spanning country the boardroom table at the local station. Along with those who have put up their music, heavy metal and classic rock hand to assist with governance, finance are some examples of volunteer-based and sourcing funding for the radio programming. Rick would like to see station’s trust, there are also Kaipara other genres similarly represented. locals keen to learn the nuts and bolts of “We’re looking for more diversity and radio station management. community input,” says Rick. “Anyone Computer technology now means that who is interested in volunteering to help this is easier than it has been in previous out, and to commit to producing a weekly years. The scope exists to expand the show, should get in contact via office@ roster of specialist shows playing on Big bigriverfm.co.nz.”
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“Applying to the awards helps tell the story of the environmental work happening in Northland and shows that collectively we are making a difference,” says council chair Penny Smart. “They are an opportunity for Northlanders to be recognised and appreciated for their work and for the wider community to learn more about the details of a project and the reasons for it.” Up for grabs is a prize package including $1,000 cash, a handcrafted trophy designed by local artist Trish Clarke
and a professional project promotional video and photography package. The awards cover eight categories: community, pest management, education, water quality improvement, industry, leadership, kaitiakitanga and climate change. Entries are open until Sunday, 10 April. This year will also see a new special award that recognises restoring the health of local native forests and wildlife, including kiwi. More information is at awards.nrc. govt.nz.
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Dargaville 150 Years Young
Dargaville turns 150 by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville has a long and interesting past, which goes back to an agreement struck 150 years ago by merchant Joseph Dargaville to purchase the parcel of land where the Kaihu and Northern Wairoa rivers met. Inspired by the success of fellow trader Sir John Logan Campbell, who had established a store at Mangawhare, Dargaville journeyed upriver in the latter part of 1871 to lay plans for a town that would bear his name. It’s still the only town in New Zealand named after its founder. A reflection, perhaps, of Dargaville’s character and sense of self-promotion. Some find it odd that Dargaville possessed a surname that already sounded like the name of a town. His ancestors were French religious dissidents from the town of Argeville, hence d’Argeville was their given name when they fled to Ireland, later becoming embroiled in the wars between William of Orange and King James Stuart. Joseph’s vision was informed by his formative years bringing commerce and a degree of civilisation to the Australian and New Zealand goldfields, where he’d represented banking interests. In Kaipara, he saw the potential for a different kind of gold, the kauri forests, answering the hunger
for good timber that came with the age of sail, colonialism and wooden construction. Dargaville was to be a planned town. A place where the perceived lawlessness and wild behaviour of other ‘frontier’ towns in the north were to be banished by a combination of religious observance and diligent industry. This ideal did not stop Dargaville, who controlled the leasehold on much of the town for many years after its establishment, from permitting and even encouraging the establishment of taverns. As a businessman, he was acutely aware of the commercial possibilities of thirsty bushmen, sailors and labourers. In fact, the order of construction for early Dargaville reflected the priorities of its founder; first, wharves and sheds for trade, then two hotels, then his own family home, now part of Norfolk Court Rest Home and Hospital. While the agreement between local iwi and Joseph Dargaville was the catalyst, it took many years of labour and progress by a host of other characters to make
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D A R G AV I L L E 1 5 0 Y E A R S Y O U N G
The rebel schoolmaster’s legacy by Andy Bryenton
The newspaper you are holding now might not have even existed in its current form if it wasn’t for Kaipara media pioneer John Stallworthy and his contemporary, WA Ellis. Ellis established the Northern Wairoa Gazette in 1883, feeding a hunger for news and information in the settlements around Kaipara Harbour. The Kopuru Bell was also founded around the same time, and both single-sheet newspapers were avidly received. John Stallworthy was the schoolmaster at Aratapu. A year after these two early news sheets began to circulate, he reasoned that he could join the market too. He hand wrote and cyclostyled 80 copies for each edition of his Aratapu Gazette, serving as editor, journalist and printer. This experience led him to purchase the Kopuru Bell in 1889, expanding its scope, securing a true printing press, and changing its name to the Wairoa Bell. The Board of Education was less than impressed. They may not have agreed with what they saw as meddling in local politics via editorial pieces, and they certainly considered a schoolmaster’s job to be full-time. Stallworthy was summarily fired from his teaching position, but he remained unrepentant and doubled down on his news reporting career. By 1896 Stallworthy had grown his business to dominate the media trade in Kaipara, merging with the Northern Advertiser and going bi-weekly. Papers went out via boat to other towns around the
Setting the type to print a newspaper was a very manual task in the early 1900s when the Wairoa Bell and North Auckland Times competed for the Dargaville media market
harbour, and new premises in Dargaville accommodated expansion. In 1904 the North Auckland Times came out in opposition. It would continue as a rival during the editorship of famous writer Jane Mander, who took over in 1907, one of the first women in the role of editor and a pioneer of gender equality in the industry. The relationship between Stallworthy and his competition was cordial, to the extent that, when a fire destroyed the offices
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Keeping the books balanced Dairy replaces the mills by Andy Bryenton
by Andy Bryenton
Founded as a mercantile hub even before Joseph Dargaville gave it his name, the settlement on the banks of the Northern Wairoa River has always needed reliable financial services.
The changing face of Dargaville was illustrated by the surge of dairy farming at the opening of the twentieth century, rising as the kauri trade fell.
By the time the kauri trade was waning and the rise of farming had begun, this need was even greater. In the 1940s, when the computer was still a secret wartime project in the mind of Alan Turing and company, accountancy was done almost entirely by hand. It was in 1941 that A town with thriving commerce required the steady presence of good accountancy, especially during the transition from Callaghan and Morse first logging to farming established their accountancy In 1991 Jim Beverage retired and Tim firm. Through a long list of partners, this institution is still with us today. Like their Morris joined the practice. Trappitt and fellow professionals in the law, accountants Morris would remain until 2002, when traditionally carry their names as their the current director Joanna Ewenson marketing brand, meaning that the original joined Phil Trappitt. The Trappitt name Mr Callaghan and Mr Morse were forced would endure as part of the accountancy to repaint when Mr Wells joined the firm. landscape of Dargaville right through Morse, Wells and Company eventually until 2010. Joanna, who has been the sole became Blackmore, Wells and Fort, then Blackmore and Fort as senior staff moved, director since 2015, has modestly ended retired and came onboard. A major change the naming tradition of 80 years, as the came when the partnership changed to business now trades as My Accountants. Beverage, Alderson and Trappitt in 1971 Nevertheless, a roll call of Dargaville when the firm took over the practice of personalities stands behind this modern brand, reflecting a long history. Barney Alderson.
In 1902 a group of local farmers decided that primary production was good for business, but manufacturing saleable dairy products would be even better. On November 7 of that year, the consortium established a dairy factory on land donated by the Harding family, facing the river at Mangawhare. This well-established trade settlement boasted its own store and hotel and offered easy Moving the milk — in the days before tanker trucks, getting milk from pasture to market was a job for strong arms and access to the boats that would be careful hands the main transport method for Dargaville’s dairy goods in those early years. steam to pre-treat milk before vacuum The Northern Wairoa Dairy Company pasteurisation caught on worldwide due to utilised what was at the time state-of-the- its efficiency. At its height, the NWDC was the leading art technology to produce milk, cream and butter, gathering in the raw materials by employer in Dargaville, slowly overtaking horse-drawn wagon and small watercraft. the kauri milling and logging trades as the Rail allowed the goods to be sent all across age of tall ships came to an end, and the the north to a public who demanded fresh forests were turned to farmland. Today, Dargaville is a hub for rural support, with produce in a time before refrigerators. In 1933 the co-op became a centre many dairying operations dotting the for innovation, as Lamont Murray’s new pastureland around it. A circumstance Vacreator pasteurisation machine was made possible by those visionary farmers installed, the first of its kind in the world in 1902 who took steps to support to see service. This method of using the industry.
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Warm toes and better homes The engines of industry by Andy Bryenton
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In the early days of Dargaville, the name Munn was associated with the post office, though a business inspiration was soon to make a lasting difference.
Feats of engineering were needed to bring prosperity to Dargaville, and as time went by and the nature of those jobs changed, the need for technical know-how remained.
Henr y Munn was the son of Dargaville’s postmaster. His father administered the mail from what was perhaps the town’s most prominent building, the old post office on the corner of Hokianga Road and Normanby Street, in a time when a postman wore a uniform like an army officer and written letters were the main form of communication. Henry didn’t want to The Munn’s name has been associated with furniture and carpet since 1936 follow in the footsteps of his father, however, and displayed an across the road from the post office. The aptitude for commerce. He saw a niche for contrast between this corrugated iron making the newly built homes of the 1930s building and the ornate, classical clock more luxurious than those of the original tower it faced could not be more different, settlers. After all, electricity was here, but soon both boasted similar foot traffic. The Munn’s name has been associated and a new invention called the vacuum cleaner meant that soft furnishings were with furniture and carpet ever since, easier than ever to maintain for those coming down through three generations. During the intervening years, 1.6 million without servants. In 1936 Henry ordered a quantity of square metres of carpet and vinyl have been large rugs and modern furniture in the art- laid by Munn’s employees or by members deco style. These arrived by ship and were of the dynasty themselves, who now fly the set up in a large shop he’d built, directly flag of Flooring Xtra.
The oldest surviving name in Engineering in Dargaville today is Farrand and Mason, established in 1954. Among their tools and machinery are some that date from this founding, having been bought from a previous engineer, Appletons. Along with Mawson Engineering, Farrand and Mason is one of the most well-remembered names of the mid-1900s, repairing the machines that made Dargaville and its surrounds prosper. It often meant travelling out to isolated farms where, in the days before electricity reached the rural sector, milking plants were fired up with diesel and stationary pumps, and motors performed many of the jobs now associated with the electrical trade. It also meant servicing the dragline excavators that worked to dig drainage ditches and create arable farmland. These monster machines used winches, chains and vast toothed buckets for ripping trenches in the soil. Farrand and Mason’s yard and workshop contain a mixture of machinery from the very new and modern through to the old and
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One hundred and fifty years ago, Joseph Dargaville came north to purchase the land at Tunatahi; among delegates on the other side of that historic negotiation was a man who embodied the attitudes of changing times. Parore Te Āwha, the Māori leader who helped negotiate the sale of the Tunatahi block to Joseph Dargaville 150 years ago, was born in Mangakāhia in the 1790s. He rose to prominence during the tumultuous years of the mid-1800s when the introduction of muskets and the inroads of colonialism changed the geopolitical landscape. Parore spent his young years at Kaihū and later at Kaikohe, a move that was made when his family relocated to avoid warfare. A similar move happened again when Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Maru taua (parties of warriors) clashed in the 1820s. Parore took up residence in the Waipoua Valley and would later settle at Te Kōpuru for a time when the renowned warrior chief Hongi Hika threatened an invasion from the
north. Parore was known as a negotiator and diplomat rather than a fighter who was quick to anger. This attitude informed his dealings with the Europeans who began to arrive in Kaipara around the 1830s. “He was in the prime of life, possessing a countenance remarkably pleasing; his stature was tall and commanding, and, although not outwardly distinguished from his companions by any peculiarities of dress, yet he had an air at once noble and dignified, from the habitual exercise of authority,” said Samuel Polack. He met with Parore during his journeys through the west Kaipara in the 1830s. Even before the signing of Te Tiriti at Waitangi, Parore embraced both the religion and farming practices of the Pākehā. He was visited at Kaihū in 1838
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by the missionary William Wade, who recorded both a chapel and a wheat field at Parore’s settlement. Later a missionary cottage, used by the Wesleyan James Buller, was added. In 1837 he and his brother-in-law, Te Tirirau, were signatories to the Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand. After the 1872 sale of the Tunatahi block to Joseph Dargaville, Parore undertook alongside Te Roroa and Ngāti Whātua; he remained active in politics. In 1882 he funded the mission led by Hirini Taiwhanga to present a Ngāpuhi petition to Queen Victoria. It was the first major Māori appeal to England based on the Treaty of Waitangi. The petition requested that a royal commission be appointed to investigate laws contravening the Treaty, and that authority be given for the establishment of a Māori parliament.
Joseph Dargaville is credited with founding the town that bears his name, but the progressive and diplomatic attitude of Parore Te Āwha was what made the settler’s plans possible
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Croatian and Dalmatian settlers by Amy Fifita
When Kaipara began flourishing in the mid-1800s, Croatia and Dalmatia were under Austro-Hungarian rule; many would sail to the Kauri Coast for a better chance. With Austria involved in multiple wars during the 1800s, men were being conscripted by the Austrian military within the borders they ruled, including Croatia and Dalmatia. Being dragged into a war, they did not want to fight, led them to evaluate their options. New Zealand had started to kick off as a new frontier offering much work and opportunity. On April 30 1857, SMS Novara departed Trieste on a two-year voyage. Croatian and Dalmatian emigrants would board this boat in search of a better future. The ship would land in New Zealand on December 21 1858, dropping off immigrants that would become workers in the gumfields and mills. After this time, many emigrated from Dalmatia and Croatia to New Zealand. Some would choose to settle here, while others would go back home. The Kauri Coast was a place to recompense themselves. There were jobs and the promise of a life they wanted for themselves and their families. Current times show the influence of this culture in New Zealand and the legacy its people have continued through the generations. The Croatians knew how to create societies and were the first European
country to establish a state in 925 AD. However, the lands of Croatia and Dalmatia were always fought for — even in 11 BC when the Romans ruled their land. The culture that helped mould communities, in Kaipara and the Far North, was not seen as the pioneers we call them today. They were hard workers. However, they found it difficult to fit in with other settlers of the time. Many did not speak English, and their culture differed from those on the outside looking in. They found acceptance and compatibility from Māori. Each culture recognised and acted similarly in values regarding the respect for land and sea — both held deep importance for family. Some ventured north to places like Herekino to start vineyards, while others would settle further south. The kauri rush had begun to cease, and New Zealand still offered many Croatian and Dalmatian immigrants a place of hope and prosperity. Kaipara land was fertile, and many settled as farmers or reverted to being fishermen, sailors or winemakers. These were occupations that many had come from in their homelands. The origins of many New Zealand wineries come from the influx of Dalmatian and Croatian immigrants from this time.
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The great kauri forests and trade by Amy Fifita
Imagine the vast tracts of kauri forest that once covered the Kaipara, the workers, the mud of the gumfields and the bustle of a burgeoning population. New Zealand as a country is young. One hundred and fifty years ago, in Dargaville, the land people walk, live and drive upon was in its early stages as a town. Once kauri forests encompassed the land in Kaipara, it was the start of what we see now. Before colonisation, Māori would use kauri for building and carving. They would use the gum to chew on, help light fires and use the soot from burning it for tā moko. In 1772, French explorer, Marion du Fresne, is noted to have discovered kauri for the European world. Once used only by mana whenua, settlers came to use trunks for masts and eventually timber. The plentiful forests would become sparse as those who desired to profit from its exploitation. The timber lacked knots and was strong and easy to build with. Kauri timber was coveted and admired for its attractive grain. There was a high demand, and the industry
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provided. To sustain it, trees needed to be felled, transported, milled and shipped. The tree was not just wanted for its building qualities. The gum from kauri was utilised for paint, varnish, marine glue and used to start fires. Gum was bled from living trees, which often caused death. The practice was banned by the government in 1905. Initially, in 1769, James Cook thought the gum came from mangroves. However, in 1819, missionary Samuel Marden discovered it was from the kauri tree. During the mid to late-1800s international workers sailed to Kaipara shores to earn a living. Gumdiggers, carpenters, mill workers, sailors and many other professions were keen for work and the money it brought. It provided a stable wage from a booming industry. Ships would sail down the Northern Wairoa River to southern ports filled with timber and logs. Our closest and biggest market was across the Tasman Sea to
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Australia — there, the product would be used to build houses. Production and exporting of kauri hit their peak year in 1907 before it dwindled. The previous popularity had its effect on the kauri population that led to policies controlling land clearance and
development. The great trade was coming to a halt. The result of these factors would lead to the Waipoua Forest becoming protected in 1952. The kauri tree was reclassified as a threatened species by the government in 2018.
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Treasures from the past by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville Museum, or Te Whare Taonga Tunatahi, is the central storehouse of historical artefacts and images for Dargaville; its varied collections display the ages and stages of local history. With more than 1,800 square metres of space packed with local heritage and staffed by a largely voluntary team, this is the destination to visit for those seeking to delve into the early days of west Kaipara. The museum has a strong maritime component, as befits an area that has always been a link to the sea for the people dwelling there. Perhaps the most important artefact in the pre-European Māori historical collection is a handcrafted waka, of the kind used for everyday fishing and transport. While it lacks the ornate carvings of the mighty waka used in times of war, this 16-metre vessel shows the marks of a master craftsperson, who created it with stone tools, fire and patience. Maritime relics from the time of the tall ships also feature strongly. The history of the Ripiro Coast, with its many woodenhulled shipwrecks, is laid out alongside pieces gleaned from the sands. The dangers of daring the Kaipara Harbour bar and the often stormy west coast were balanced against the riches to be had in kauri timber and gum and then in terms of settlement and trade. Kauri gum and kauri logging were vital to the foundation of Dargaville. The museum presents a vivid picture of the bushman and gumdigger’s life, including one of the only historic buildings in New Zealand, which is situated indoors; an authentic gumdigger’s dwelling. Examples of the amber treasure sit alongside the tools and machines used to find and wash
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With a crew of 28 skilled sailors a clipper can make the run from our neighbours in Australia to Mother England in only 72 days, which compares favourably with the 120 days it once took a sailing vessel to make the trip to the Antipodes. The great clipper ships of our presentday were pioneered by shipwrights from the United States. Vessels such as the Rainbow and the Flying Cloud challenged, for a while, the supremacy of Britannia on the waves, plying the tea-route from California to the Orient.
However, the natural order was restored, and the honour of Queen Victoria vindicated when vessels such as the Cutty Sark, the Sovereign of the Seas and the City of Adelaide were crafted by good British nautical engineers. With bold frontiersmen in the New Zealand colonies discovering a wealth of kauri wood in the Kaipara region, and the establishment of a planned town there by the mercantile adventurer JM Dargaville, the means to produce fine ships like this will be at the disposal of the empire for decades to come!
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Ford’s 101 years of motoring by Andy Bryenton
With 90,000 vehicles sold by the end of its long production run in 1927, and a reputation for tackling muddy, badly maintained roads, it’s likely that the first car most early Dargaville residents ever saw was a Ford Model T. Born in 1908, the same year Dargaville formed its first borough council, the T became ubiquitous in early New Zealand. Joseph Dargaville passed away just two years before the first automobiles came to the colonies, but in the town bearing his name, the uptake of Ford’s Tin Lizzie was both enthusiastic and rapid. In those very early times, the only way to secure a Ford was via the Colonial Motor Company, which established a Ford import business in central Wellington. All that changed in 1921, when Mr HT Smith bought the commission to sell Ford cars in Dargaville. In the same year, the Colonial Motor Company switched from importing Henry Ford’s cars to assembling them in New Zealand, driving down the price and increasing supply. Smith established his enterprise on the main street, partnering up with Mr GW Bradley and staked a claim to the land opposite the post office in Normanby Street. Through changes of vehicles on offer from Ford and some changes of ownership, Smith’s Garage became a local landmark. The next big change came in 1966 when the Loudon family
bought the business. They changed the name to Dargaville Motors and established a new, bigger and more modern showroom just down the road, moving in for 1970. In those early days, cars cost less; however, wages were also much lower. A Ford Tudor sedan would set the aspiring motorist back $245 when it was new off the production line. By 1971, a Mark One Ford Escort cost $2,611. Today, these machines are considered classics of their era, and they command prices in line not only with inflation but also with their iconic status. Today’s version of Dargaville Motors came into existence in 1990. It has endured to become the only new vehicle dealership in town, under the stewardship of Fords and numerous other makes and models receive some care and attention at Smith’s Garage, Dargaville’s first home of Ford Lindsay West and his team. Like the Smith’s Garage crew before them, they Ford has been a big name in Dargaville vehicle of yesteryear, the old Model T. don’t just sell new Fords but also maintain for 101 years. While technology has It bodes well for current Ford owners a busy workshop sourcing parts, servicing changed, there’s a link back from that there’s still an active and roadgoing a large fleet of vehicles and performing today’s most popular vehicle, the Model T Club of New Zealand after all upgrades and repairs. Ranger ute, and the most popular these years.
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Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz
• Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Call now for a no obligation free quote!
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Local Tree Services
OMAMARI LOGGING Fire wood: gum/macrocarpa/pine, delivery available. Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines.
Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501
TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588
Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com
teamvegetation.co.nz
0800 933 326
OPTOMETRISTS THURSDAYS 10.30AM — 4.00PM Phone 09 438 3509 Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville
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WHAT’S ON? For outside of Dargaville events email info@thelifestyler.co.nz
March
Neighbours Day Aotearoa — 18-27 March 2022
FOR EVENT LISTINGS
FOR SPORT LISTINGS
FOR CLUB/ORGANISATION LISTINGS
EMAIL info@dcdb.nz
EMAIL roxannek@sportnorth.co.nz
EMAIL dargaville@cab.org.nz
Kai and Seed Swap — 26th March 10am–2pm at Circus Kumarani, Onslow Street
CLASSIFIEDS
Markets
Dargaville Twilight Market — 25th March 5pm–8pm on the lawn outside the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.
PHONE 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the March 8 2022 edition is Monday, March 7 2022
FOR SALE
PET SUPPLIES
FIREWOOD
WORK WANTED
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
PET DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber — supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
FIREWOOD — get it in early, dry hot mix $100/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.
CARPET VINYL laying service. We supply quality flooring products with 35 years of experience in installation and at competitive prices. Garage carpet floor preparation and restretching. Free quote phone Ian 027 499 6413.
CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine - Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415. TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
BUSINESS FOR SALE
TRADE & SERVICES GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111. WATCH BATTERIES repairs from $10 rear of Matich’s surf shop. Mon–Tue & Thur–Fri 10am–1.30pm. Also clock repaired. Phone 022 342 8183. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.
BUSINESS FOR SALE PHONE: 027 403 2256
WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.
GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE. Household & camping items 7–9am, Saturday 5th March @ 6493 State Highway 12.
Monthly Market
TREE SERVICES TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance. TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw — 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050.
Saturday 5th March Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre. 8am till noon, Something for everyone.
GRAZING AVAILABLE GRAZING AVAILABLE for approx 100 R1 yr cattle, 12 months, Pouto Peninsula. Phone 021 795 929.
NURSERIES & PLANTS 10,000 SHRUBS and trees, hedging, landscaping, shelter, at wholesale prices. All ready now from $1.50, Pittosporum karo x 500+ strong fast hardy shelter tree. 500 high ready now $1.50, and $2.50, grevillea gaudi chaudi x50+ ground cover, etc, hot dry places ready now. Got2Go Plants open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru 09 439 5556.
WORK WANTED
DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service
WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09
439 2020
Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham
TOKATOKA
Phone
09 439 6068 SITUATIONS VACANT
VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.
09 439 7243
ENTERTAINMENT
DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA
WEEK OF
THE ANZAC THEATRE
3rd March – 9th March
AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION: www.anzactheatre.co.nz | 09 439 8997
MORNING
AFTERNOON
AFTERNOON
THU 03/03 FRI 04/03
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MARRY ME (PG) 12.00PM
SAT 05/03
UNCHARTERED (M) 12.00PM
SUN 06/03
BELFAST (M) 1.00PM
MON 07/03
CLOSED
TUE 08/03
CLOSED
WED 09/03
Adult $16
★ First screening
Last screening
EVENING
NIGHT
UNCHARTED (M) 5.30PM
THE BATMAN (M) 8.00PM
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MARRY ME (PG) 5.30PM
THE BATMAN (M) 8.00PM
NIGHTMARE ALLEY (R13) 2.30PM
RED ROCKET (R16) 5.30PM
THE BATMAN (M) 8.00PM
MARRY ME (PG) 3.00PM
NIGHTMARE ALLEY (R13) 5.30PM
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NEW FILMS: THE BATMAN, MARRY ME, NIGHTMARE ALLEY FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: UNCHARTERED LAST SCREENINGS OF: BELFAST, BELFAST RED ROCKET NIGHTMARE ALLEY (R13) 12.00PM
Senior (65+) $13.50
Student $13.50 w/ID
BELFAST LAST SCREENING! (M) 5.30PM
Child $9.00
Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler
RED ROCKET LAST SCREENING! (R16) 7.30PM
Under 3yrs FREE
WE ARE HIRING! www.mdlcivil.co.nz/careers
MDL Civil is in a period of growth and looking for people experienced in the civil industry to join the team. Roles available in areas like roading, concrete, drainage and heavy equipment. Sites in Northland and Auckland. Head to the careers page on our website to see the latest listings.
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER March 1 2022
CLASSIFIEDS
PHONE 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the March 8 2022 edition is Monday, March 7 2022
SEPTIC TANK SERVICES
FENCING
IN MEMORIAM
EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 0274 765 458.
TAU, Erana Ellen (Narn)
TO LET
URGENTLY LOOKING for 3 bedroom house to rent for a family of 2 adults and 3 children, 15, 12 and 9yrs. Working, honest, clean and tidy. Please call 028 415 9020.
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
GROUND CREW we require ground crew for our Whakapirau based helicopter operation, must have full clean driver licence, phone 09 431 8590.
Northland Kindergarten Association Te Kura Kōhungahunga Tōpū o Te Taitokerau
Selwyn Park, Dargaville and Ruawai Kindergartens are currently looking for relief teachers. The three kindergartens operate on a 48-week model and need support to cover all leave entitlements. To register as a casual day to day relief teacher you must have a recognised early childhood qualification, minimum Dip. Tch. (ECE) or recognised equivalent, current registration, current first aid certificate and full COVID vaccination certificate. Interested people with a NZ primary teaching qualification and registration are able to apply for relieving work, as are those currently in their last year of ECE teacher training.
• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
Applicants must be fully vaccinated as per the COVID-19 Public Health Response Order for Mandatory Vaccinations for Education
For further information or to download an Application Form please visit www.nka.org.nz/relievers
What matters to you
Administrators – Covid-19 Screening Closes: 13 March 2022
Are you seeking that role with real impact and meaning? This is your opportunity to make a difference in the fight to protect our community against COVID-19. Northland DHB is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority. We are looking for exceptional Administrators to join the team and assist with our COVID Response. In this role, you will be the first point of contact ensuring that all visitors and patients are health screened according to Northland DHB’s visitor and response plans.
PAINTERS REQUIRED MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED, EXPERIENCED IN ALL ASPECTS OF PREPARATION, CUTTING, ROLLING & AIRLESS SPRAYING AN ADVANTAGE. WELL PRESENTED STABLE WORK HISTORY WITH CONTACTABLE REFERENCES. PHONE DEAN LARSEN BRITESIDE PAINTERS 021 235 0570
COMMUNITY SERVICES
There are multiple roles based in Whangarei, Kaitaia or Dargaville Hospitals. These roles are full time and are rostered Monday to Sunday between 7.00am and 11.00pm. You will be an adaptable, strong team player, with strong customer service skills. You will be provided with training and be well supported by our team. To be successful in this role you will be the kind of person who is flexible and can embrace change as you will be challenged at times to screen large volumes of people. A career with Northland DHB will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying the people you work with and the community we serve. You really can enjoy the best of both. Please note this role will require you to be double vaccinated and either have had or be able to have your booster vaccination. Our people live our Values: Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES FREE: counselling, parenting, social work, budgeting, senior support. 09 431 9080. reception@otamateacs.org.nz 153-155 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
Phone or Txt Paul
09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022
If you have any queries about relieving, please contact the appoinments secretary appointments@nka.org.nz
Applications close Monday 7 March 2022.
northlanddhb.org.nz
Any job big or small. We do them ALL
RELIEVING TEACHERS - KAIPARA
To request an application form, please contact Tyla via email: pa@ruawaicollege.school.nz
Enjoy the best of both.
Dargaville Bobcat Services
Northland Kindergarten Association CASUAL POSITION
RUAWAI COLLEGE Hard Materials Technology Teacher Required 0.4 FTTE (2 days per week)
Vacancy No: AD22-019
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.
WAIPOUA FOREST Trust is seeking a reliable, trustworthy and hardworking individual who has experience in Bushland Management. Drivers licence & a passion for conservation is essential. Knowledge of pest control strategies, GPS usage and computer skills is an advantage. Some training can be provided for the right applicant. Position is for 3 days a week and is based in the Aranga area. If interested email a CV with references and a cover letter to manager@waipoua.nz.
What matters to your community
2nd March 2006
16 years ago that day The angels came and took you away Your presence I miss Your memories I treasure Best M8 of Doug
WANTED TO RENT
1 BEDROOM flat, $280 per week, phone 027 249 7527.
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PUBLIC NOTICES ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30 pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. To be resumed when traffic light system allows. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook. TE PUNA O Te Reo O Takiwira Te Kohanga Reo AGM. Date 8th March 2022, Venue 38-40 Finlayson Park avenue, Te Kohanga Reo 5pm. Nau mai, haere mai. WHANGAREI HOSPITAL is near full capacity. Perhaps we need to set up an operating theatre at Dargaville Hospital to do minor surgery, before the government takes control of the DHBs. Lance Bullock.
DEATH NOTICES
Ngaire Marlene Wilson Passed away suddenly on the 20th February aged 67 after a short fight with cancer. Dearly loved partner of Rodney Wilson. Sister of Kevin and Karen. Much loved mother of Daniel and Hannah and mother in law of Belinda and Jason. Cherished grandmother of Max, Oliver, Isla and Scarlett. Forever in our hearts Ngaire will be sadly missed by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Dargaville Boating Club on March 12th from 1pm.
LAMBLY, Munro Leslie 18th February 2022 Father and father in law of Pauline and Neville Dassler, Grandad of Stephen, Jason, Greg, Angela and partners. Great grandad of Myles and Harley, Max and Hannah, Amber, Luna. A private cremation has been held, now resting. PUBLIC NOTICES
Public notice (Section 120 and 127 (2) Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
The Northern Wairoa Memorial Returned Services Association Inc of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of a club licence in respect of the premises situated at 29 Hokianga Road, Dargaville known as Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Returned Services Association. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 1am the following day. Anzac Day 6am to 1am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the only publication of this notice.
Basis of Election for the 2022 Local Elections On 29 October 2021 the Kaipara District Council gave public notice of its final proposal for representation arrangements to apply for the Council for the elections to be held on 8 October 2022. Notification of the right to appeal was also given. As no valid appeals were received in respect of the resolution, the representation arrangements for the Kaipara District Council’s 2022 local elections will be the same as in the final proposal: Council Representation The final proposal for Kaipara District Council is that: (i) Kaipara District Council to comprise the mayor elected at-large and nine councillors elected under the ward system, specifically eight general ward councillors and one Māori ward councillor; (ii) Kaipara District Council be divided into four wards, these being: Kaiwaka-Mangawhai General Ward (three general councillors) being the area comprising the southeast section of Kaipara, including Kaiwaka, Mangawhai township and Mangawhai Heads and surrounding area, Oruawharo and the Oneriri Peninsula and Hakaru (being the current ward area) as delineated on Plan LG-003-2019-W-4 deposited with the Local Government Commission;
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Otamatea General Ward (two general councillors) being the area comprising the State Highway 12 townships from Tokatoka back to the Brynderwyns including Ruawai, Matakohe, Paparoa, Maungaturoto, Taipuha, Ararua, Pahi, Whakapirau and Tinopai (being the current ward area) as delineated on Plan LG003-2019-W3 deposited with the Local Government Commission; Wairoa General Ward (three general councillors) being the area comprising the Dargaville township, plus the area surrounding Dargaville, through to Waipoua Forest, including Kaihu, Aranga, Donnelly’s Crossing, Mamaranui, Omamari, Bayly’s Beach, Hoanga, Tangowahine, Tangiteroria, Te Kopuru, Pouto, Turiwiri and Aropohue (being the current Dargaville and West Coast-Central ward areas) as delineated on SO Plan 70435 and Plan LG-003-2019-W2 deposited with the Local Government Commission; Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori Ward (one Māori councillor) comprising the entire district as delineated on Plan LG-003-2019-W-1 deposited with the Local Government Commission;
(iii) no community boards be established. Further information More information about the representation review can be obtained through the website www.kaipara.govt.nz or from the Dargaville office at 42 Hokianga Road, or the Mangawhai office at Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive. Louise Miller, Chief Executive Kaipara District Council Phone: 09 439 7059 or 0800 727 059 23 February 2022
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Whiteware + appliances Fridges and other appliances DIVERSION OPTIONS Kaipara Refuse Transfer stations (Dargaville/Ruawai) have components that can be Hakaru Transfer Station reused and the metal can be Fred's Place, Wellsford recycled. Mahurangi Wastebusters - Wellsford Northern Helping Hands (to fix/gift)
Treated Timber Treated timber has chemicals that mean it should not be burnt at home or on the farm. It can instead be chipped and used as biofuel. DIVERSION OPTIONS Advertise locally in case others need scrap timber! Kaipara Refuse Transfer station Hakaru Transfer Station Mahurangi Wastebusters - Wellsford
e-waste
Food Scraps
Food scraps are a valuable resource which, if captured can be used to help enrich our soils. Food scraps in landfill, produce methane, which is harmful to our environment! DIVERSION OPTIONS Home compost or worm farm! Sustainable Kaipara's food scrap pickup service (currently Mangawhai only) www.sharewaste.org.nz (locals who will compost for you, check the map!!)
What else can be diverted?
E-waste is dangerous if left to degrade in landfill. Some devices can be refurbished for schools, and there are some valuable components that can be recovered or recycled too. DIVERSION OPTIONS Kaipara Refuse Transfer stations (Dargaville/Ruawai) Hakaru Transfer Station Mahurangi Wastebusters - Wellsford Fred's Place - Wellsford www.techcollect.nz www.recycleadevice.nz
old printers & cartridges photocopiers • building materials • clothing • toys • household furniture • scrap metal • greenwaste • soft plastics • batteries • writing instruments • polystyrene • glasses/sunglasses • toothpaste tubes & toothbrushes • coffee capsules • mobile phones • farm chemicals & containers • farm plastics • carseats • bottle caps with support from:
VISIT OUR A-Z RECYCLING GUIDE FOR MORE INFO!! https://sustainablekaipara.org/a-z-waste-recycling/
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