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Harbour’s harvest draws crowds Tourism boost denied to Kaipara

Northland and Kaipara have been locked out of a $49 million tourism kickstart fund, even as vaccine mandates …

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p The Matich family’s fishing boat Bona-Dea sailed into Dargaville last Friday with a fresh catch of flounder from the Kaipara Harbour, tying up to the dock to meet a long line of locals keen for a traditional fish supper. Despite blustery winds on the Northern Wairoa River, a queue formed from the dock to the pontoon to secure flounder from Zach and Silvia Matich, who represent the fourth generation fishing under that long-established family name. The very successful flounder run was part of Dargaville’s monthly market day, organised under the auspices of the NWBC.

Notice to defer District Plan tabled u by Andy Bryenton

A notice of motion will be put before an open meeting of the Kaipara District Council this week to defer works on Kaipara’s District Plan, with the intention of holding back rates increases to a maximum of five per cent.

Local author uncovers shipwreck’s past Author Don Armitage has released many nautical themed volumes, and his latest combines Kaipara history with …

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Councillor Victoria del la VarisWoodcock has introduced the notice of motion, which will be presented to elected members at the March 30 council ordinary meeting this Wednesday at 9.30am.

The notice consists of two particulars: That the council requests from the chief executive a review of all existing budgeted expenditure for the July 2022–June 2023 financial year, with the aim of limiting any proposed

rate increase to five per cent at the very maximum.

That the council defers the programme of works for the District Plan review to assist with meeting the ratesrise limitation. continued on page 5 …

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p Year 11 students from Ruawai College took advantage of the last of the summer weather to venture out into the surf at Tūtūkākā earlier this month, in a shared experience that has applications across various curricular disciplines. From physics students learning about hydrodynamics and energy to those studying ecology exploring the natural environment and mathematicians digging into sports statistics analysis, the day was an example of the new curriculum delivering multiple learning outcomes in one memorable package.

Tourism boost denied to Kaipara u by Andy Bryenton

Northland and Kaipara have been locked out of a $49 million tourism kickstart fund, even as vaccine mandates are dismantled and borders open to international tourists.

While local groups like the Dargaville Community Development Board have invested time and effort into creating tourism strategies for the district ahead of the May international border opening and the April 4 Covid-19 restriction rollback, the government’s fund is only open to South Island operators.

“I was very comfortable with the money that we had invested into Northland in specific tourism projects, and p Tourism Minister Stuart Nash (right) says that he is comfortable with the level of funding given to Northland, also support for Northland despite the region being snubbed for a share of $49 million tourism ventures,” said in kickstart assistance Tourism Minister Stuar t Nash. It was after he was questioned to develop a branding strategy for about the decision to leave the north the region ahead of the resurgence of out of the recent stimulus initiative, international tourism. citing historic Provincial Growth Fund “We have created an overarching disbursements and a prior 2020 tourism statement which encapsulates what we have here and what we want to protect,” assistance package.

However, many local tourism operators said the DCDB’s Lorraine Davidson. in Kaipara are not convinced. Evidence “Next, we’ll develop a story from that broadcast by Radio New Zealand earlier statement and the tools we need to this year indicates that the Ministry of take that destination ‘essence’ out to Social Development advised, including the marketplace.”

Te Tai Tokerau, ‘due to deprivation, The determination among local employment potential, and to enable hospitality and tourism leaders is that, Northland tourism operators to stay in with or without government support, they business and not fall further behind.’ will be ready to reconnect with foreign Refusing to be marginalised, Kauri visitors when the high-value international Coast business people have gathered tourist market reboots. ¢

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Covid costs affect Annual Plan u by Paul Campbell

Increased cost, partly due to the Covid pandemic, are proposals the public is being asked to comment on via the Northland Regional Council’s 2022/23 Annual Plan with consultation open until Friday, April 29.

While the council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) had signalled a 13.79% rate increase, the figure now proposed is a 13.89% overall increase for the entire region.

“For Kaipara and Far North ratepayers, the 2022/23 annual average increase remains at $48 per rating unit,” says NRC chair Penny Smart.

A new maritime vessel to replace the council’s almost 20-year-old vessel, the Waikare, was approved via the last LTP. However, design and build costs have more than doubled since then, increasing the budget by $1.7 million to $3.3 million.

“This increase is largely p NRC chair Penny Smart due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its influence on costs repayment and cover depreciation on and supply chains. and labour costs.” the new boat so we can pay for a new Under the Annual Plan, the council vessel when the time comes. While this plans to borrow the funds in 2022/23 won’t impact rates for this next annual and repay them over 15 years. plan, it will mean an increase of around “We’re planning to increase rates $0.80c per rating unit starting in the from the 2023/24 year to cover this 2023/24 year."

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Mustering hope u by Liz Clark

At the end of this month, 150 wild Kaimanawa horses will be gathered in by the Department of Conservation and Ministry of Defence.

The Kaimanawa Heritage Horses Welfare Society, formed in 2011, is now accepting applications by equine enthusiasts to provide the horses with a home.

“If you’re looking for a challenge and a life-changing experience, these horses are versatile, sturdy, sure-footed and intelligent,” says KHH committee member Dot Wreaks. “They are awesome horses that are very loyal, once you have earned their trust.

“The annual muster of the Kaimanawa Ranges will be happening at the end of April with the need to find homes for 150 Kaimanawa Horses. Kaimanawa Heritage Horses can assist with any questions

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“If you are unable to take a horse directly from the muster, we have registered trainers with facilities or if unable to own a horse we have sponsorship options available.

“To work with the Kaimanawa is an awesome experience and a journey full of learning.”

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Mayor’s Message Kia ora, Even lower expectations for KDC rates in the 2022-23 Annual Plan year, commencing 1 July, are now firmly on the cards as Council gets closer to its June finalisation of what will be in the Annual Plan. In the last 12 months, the rates prediction has shifted up and down: • LTP June 21 projected rates increase for 22/23 = 7.13% • December 21 briefing indication = 8.76% • December 21 Council decision = 7.57% • March 22 briefing indication = 7.13% with staff soon to complete the financial forecast for current Financial Year to assess starting point and hopefully positive impacts on next Annual Plan (and the general rate) in June 22.

Since December Councillors and I have continued to seek further cost-savings and reductions in the forecast rates increases, noting that there are many staff vacancies at present and costs are different after two years of officers mainly working from home during the Covid Pandemic Response period. But rates affordability remains a priority for us, no matter the season.

When it comes to rates increases, it’s not as simple as picking a number and then trying to back-fill what services Council may or may not deliver to fit. Government continues to make new regulations which Councils must comply with, with new costs to be met by ratepayers. A current example is that from July the new water regulator Taumata Arowai will be in place. After July, meeting different standards, for example paying for the addition of chlorine to drinking water supplies, which Government has decided rather than District Health Boards, will be forced onto ratepayers. There’s no way Council can avoid those imposed costs, and

factors like this add up to a forecast 17.74% targeted rate increase for people connected to Kaipara District Council water supplies.

Eye-watering, but largely beyond Council’s control. Council is doing everything it can to reduce costs while meeting standards and maintaining service level expectations across the entire Council business, including our excellent teams for Resource Consents and Building Consents plus the District Plan Review people having been crying out for our rapidly growing Kaipara. This is a real balancing act, especially in the current inflationary environment. In the next few months there will hard considerations made for the Annual Plan 22/23 ahead, with decisions in June, and any rates changes will be part of this. Expect further reductions.

Some things go down while others go up.

On track for completion in the next few weeks are the following key projects: • Kaiwaka Footbridges official opening • Waipoua River Road sealing project completion • Pouto Road Phase One sealing project completion • Northland Regional Council’s completion and opening of the new shared Council building in Dargaville.

A bountiful season is ahead, make the most of the ups and the downs the season brings.

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u by Andy Bryenton

Sharing good ideas to boost business is the theme of the season for the Dargaville Community Development Board, who have arranged a series of seven expert-hosted workshops free of charge.

Local business leaders are invited to take advantage of the knowledge on offer from guest speakers in a range of specialist fields. The aim is to arm the entrepreneurial communit y with the most up to date information, resulting in profit and prosperity.

“Have you been p Multi-award-winning local business owner Heather Carrigan transformed her enterprise via digital engagement and is now set to thinking about how to share the lesson she learned as part of a series of workshops move your business to the next level, to make a change in the and restaurant interior designer Gerrick decor or layout but not sure where to Numan sharing his expertise, while Andy start, how to connect with your customers Sondalini talks about marketing for better using digital technology, or incorporate visibility on May 9.

The series of symposia is rounded out local produce into your menu?” asks Lorraine Davidson of the DCDB. “This with trends in food and hospitality on series of workshops is for you.”

May 16 and finally, the science of colour The first engagement starts today, but and commercial interior design on May further workshops take place from next 23. Thanks to the DCDB and the various Monday through to May, covering many speakers, this entire run of valuable aspects of business. April 4 will feature workshops is free of charge to share efficient accountancy and April 11 is successful ideas to help grow Dargaville all about digital marketing in the online businesses as we head out of Covid world. May 2 sees experienced cafe restrictions and into the future. ¢

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Proof is in the picking u by Andy Bryenton

The first harvest is in from two test farms at Te Kōpuru and Maunganui Bluff, and the results are excellent for the future of the Kaipara as a high-value cropping area.

“The sites have had a number of visitors over the last few weeks, from landowners and farmers, iwi and community group representatives, all looking to learn further about the irrigation techniques being demonstrated and oppor tunities and learnings for land diversification in Kaipara,” says Kaipara District Council spokesperson p Barbara Penerata and Grace Le Gros, director for Māuri Orā ki Ngāti Ruby Mitchell.

Whātua Charitable Trust, on the Te Kōpuru demonstration site, with Edamame beans, the site’s 242m centre pivot irrigator kamokamo squash and watermelon have all successfully yielded 2002. It equates to around 1.9 million large crops thanks to the combination hectares no longer producing vegetables, of good local soil, sunshine and the part of the reason for the scandal-causing application of irrigation. Yams proved $14 head of cauliflower shared on social less successful, and corn has required media this summer. protection from insect pests. These Northland Inc site manager Greg Hall are important lessons, as pressure on says that challenges like armyworms, farmland in the traditional cropping belt wandering cattle and the need for of Pukekohe and Drury to the south has weeding have all added to the learning driven up prices and reduced supply. curve. However, the proof is in the The government’s 2021 Our Land picking. It seems that local soils are report confirmed that arable cropland in suitable for high-yield crops with great the market garden belt south of Auckland market demand, so long as irrigation can had decreased by 54 per cent since be assured. ¢

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Notice to defer District Plan tabled ‘It is not the time to pursue costly resource management plan reviews ahead of time, when the financial and social wellbeing of our community is at stake,’ says Councillor del la VarisWoodcock, in the document provided to council.

Last week, it was reported in the Lifestyler the Ministry of the Environment had cautioned councils nationwide about not having a district plan in place as the transition from the Resource Management Act to new legislation proceeds slowly through the central government. The ministry indicated that these RMA changes could ‘span a number of years’ and that ‘poor outcomes’ were likely for districts not equipped with a plan in the interim.

The KDC has already invested two years of staff time, and the input of external consultant experts, in developing a draft District Plan. This is almost ready for presentation to the public. Councillors will formally receive Councillor del la Varis-Woodcock’s

p Councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock has introduced a notice of motion to curb rates rises by deferring District Plan advances

notice of motion on Wednesday, and vigorous discussion of its merits is expected. The council meeting will be broadcast online via YouTube, on the Kaipara District Council channel. ¢

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Speak up for trees u by Andy Bryenton

As part of the Kaipara District Council’s ongoing District Plan review, the public is being invited to name and nominate trees they consider to be important to the culture and character of the area.

Heritage trees are those that have a deep history or significance to Kaipara people. They may have been planted by famous ancestors or have stood for hundreds or even thousands of years. Some are iconic parts of the landscape, beautifying coastlines and hills, while some have provided shade and shelter for recreation spaces for generations.

“I would undoubtedly support, and think it money well worth being spent, further trees being sought out and registered as notable trees. I also agree with p The Kaipara’s iconic kauri are just some of many notable trees that give this part of New Zealand its the idea of a contestable fund unique character to help those with notable trees on their property to maintain them,” said protection from the council. The councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock, majority of councillors agreed that the when the subject was discussed among STEM rating cap, used to gauge the elected members. historical significance of trees, should “My feedback is that we should do be relaxed to include more specimens. as much as we can to make Kaipara a Citizens can nominate any tree on public or private land by beautiful, treed district.”

It’s a commonly held misconception sending a photo and some details to that all native trees are instantly protected. districtplanreview@kaipara.govt.nz Only native trees on Department of before June 23 this year. The revised Conservation land and public land are STEM system will be used to decide covered by this. Significant trees listed whether nominated trees make the in the District Plan would receive extra grade for protected status. ¢

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Food bank’s vital helping hand u by Andy Bryenton

The Dargaville food bank is working double-time to keep up with the pressure of rising living costs, fuel prices and rents, helping a record total of 86 families in February alone.

The staff there say that times are hard for many people, with the costs of essentials rising.

Thankfully, a team of volunteers and the generosity of Kaipara locals are making a difference and putting food on the table.

“We have had so many donations of food, both at BP Dargaville and at the Countdown supermarket, as well as produce harvested from people’s gardens,” says food bank spokesperson Millie.

“We have had things like butternut squash, pumpkins and kumara, hearty vegetables that keep well, along with cans, cereals and other very gratefully received goods,” says Millie. She is one of eight volunteers who pack, sort p Dargaville Combined Churches Food Bank coordinator and deliver food for the needy.

Millie and another of her volunteer crew sort Other items needed to keep the watermelons donated from a local irrigation trial site food bank running strong in these tough times are egg cartons and shopping to have an extra person to cover in bags to transport goods. These can be emergencies.” dropped off at BP Dargaville. There’s also The whole food bank team offers their always a place for volunteers. Millie says heartfelt thanks to everyone who has that some extra delivery drivers would be donated, including the staff at the Kaipara a huge bonus.

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Bringing music to Ruawai Local author uncovers shipwreck’s past

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u by Andy Bryenton

Annie and Charles Anson were a pioneering couple who lived in the Ruawai area in the early 1900s, raising a family and using their wits and creativity to help forge a community there.

Annie had arrived from York, England, aboard a steamship in 1904, heavily pregnant and five children in tow. She came to reunite with her husband, Charles. He had built a home for them in the swampy lands girding the Northern Wairoa River, where it entered the Kaipara Harbour.

In that first week, Charles was pressed into duty as midwife to his sixth child, Nell, and the other children became housekeepers and farm helpers. Four years passed before they could attend a school, and even then, they had to trek through farmers’ paddocks and dare wild pigs and cattle to reach the oneroom schoolhouse.

Annie was determined to bring a little of the lighter side of civilisation to this new land. She was an active participant in the picnics, dance-hall evenings, social singalongs and religious meetings that bound together the small band of European settlers in the Raupo-Ruawai area.

This yearning for fellowship sparked the imagination of Charles, who was an intelligent man, a veterinarian, windmill builder and inventor.

He established a primitive telephone system with wires strung along the fence posts and a simple exchange in his own parlour. Settlers could pick up the

p Annie Anson travelled from York, England, to take up a pioneering life near modern-day Ruawai, raising a large family and helping forge bonds of community

receivers all at once and join in a party line chat. The nightly exchanges became very popular. Charles would play the violin and lead the party line in popular vaudeville tunes, while another settler possessed a gramophone and would operate as an early kind of disc jockey.

Tragically, Charles was killed in a traffic accident in 1927, riding a bicycle he had built himself in his shed. Annie lived on to be the matriarch of a large family, and passed in 1954 seeing the introduction of the telephone, radio and electricity networks she and her husband had preceded by many years. ¢

u by Andy Bryenton

Author Don Armitage has released many nautical themed volumes, and his latest combines Kaipara history with a tale of betrayal, adventure, war, shipwreck and a worldwide manhunt.

David Kirkwood was the owner of the trading ship Daring when it ran aground on Muriwai beach, sinking beneath the sands to be preserved for more than a century.

Now, as the ship is prepared for public display as one of the most important maritime artefacts ever discovered in New Zealand, local writer Don Armitage has charted the life of her owner. A man who was known as both a genius, adventurer and an audacious fraudster.

Kirkwood came from Lanarkshire, p Local author Don Armitage had delved into the odd life of the Daring’s merchant owner; his book Scotland, the son of a coal miner. on David Kirkwood is available at Mangawhai and He rose to prominence chronicling Dargaville museums the land wars in Waikato during the 1860s. He liaised with the Scots settlers to be sunk with the loss of life. Whether or in Waipū and Mangawhai, eventually not Kirkwood flouted safety, he eventually buying two trading ships from master tried to flee from his mounting debts by boatbuilder Donald McInnis there. abandoning his pregnant wife and his Both the Daring and her sister ship, children, embezzling a fortune in gold, the Abeona, were wrecked in the same and absconding on a ship he hadn’t paid storm; while the Daring ran aground, the for, to San Francisco.

Abeona was lost with all hands.

He was later caught in Japan and Some put indirect blame on Kirkwood, branded a ‘notorious swindler’, but in his calling him the reason for 14 drownings career he had many adventures, and his and the ‘creation of diverse widows and tale is an interesting window on life in orphans’. These were not his only ships colonial New Zealand. ¢

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Cruises resume after pandemic u by Paul Campbell

Kaipara tourism will get a boost for Easter, with the return of harbour cruises by the vessel Kewpie Too after a long absence caused by Covid lockdowns and restriction with hosts, skipper Terry and Gaye Somers looking forward to resuming operations.

The return has been welcomed by the Pahi Reserve Society, which oversees the Pahi Beach Holiday Park and camping area.

“Tourist income is a big tick for the local balance sheet, and times have been pretty lean ever since the first lockdowns happened,” says society chair Mike Donald.

“The cruises will be a shot in the arm that’s very welcome. After all the months of pandemic restrictions starting to be relaxed and the prospect in the months

ahead of seeing some of our Australian and overseas visitors coming back, it makes a big difference to the overall local economy.”

The cruises will depart Pahi pontoon on Friday, April 15, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th.

“Join us on a voyage of discovery exploring the historic inland waterways of the Kaipara Estuary, retracing the old steamer and sailing ship routes through the Arapaoa, Otamatea Rivers to the historic Ranganui Rail Bridge,” says Terry.

p The Kewpie Too visits the new pontoon landing facility at Pahi Call the team on 0800 000 026

The harbour tour features old kauri mill and pa sites working mussel and oyster farms, old settlements such as the 1860 Gittos mission station and many

bays and inlets accessible only by boat.

“There is also birdlife, ecology and more,” Terry said. The Kewpie Too is licensed for 100 passengers. ¢

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A roaring good time u by Amy Fifita

This Easter, Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary starts the holidays with a big bang with seventeen big cats, functions and new experiences.

“We want to make a bang for Easter with a big family day and an Easter Egg hunt. The cats will have Easter Eggs as well, but they will not be chocolate,” says KWS business owner Janette Vallance.

“They are going to be made up of meat and eggs and all sorts of things inside them.”

Janette and the team of fully qualified zookeepers and guides are looking forward to celebrating the park’s opening with visitors.

“There will be a big function in the Easter Weekend leading into the school holidays to celebrate the fact that we are open because we did a very quiet opening. We didn’t want the cats to be spooked by all the people,” she says.

“There will be bouncy castles, face painting and all sorts of things and I’m trying to organise a band and make a big event of this.

“We are going to be doing a ‘try to be a keeper’ with the teenagers, and they can do two half-days with the keeper staff. We don’t cuddle the cats. It is bones, poos, smells and water, and it doesn’t matter if it is raining — it is what we do.

“In the school holidays, we are doing our normal tourist thing that is a more hands-on opportunity to get kids to see what working here really is.

“We are promoting that we can do celebrations here — birthday parties, corporate functions. We are a unique venue; you won’t get this anywhere else.

Janette emphasises that large cats, especially lions, can rest up to 16 hours a day and are not always active during visiting hours or safe to approach at close quarters.

“You have to respect them for what they are. They are not nice, friendly and cuddly animals. They are not pets — you

p Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary is open for business so visitors can view and appreciate a collection of big cats

can not think of them like that. You are talking about something that is a couple of hundred kilograms worth of teeth.

“I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t have passion.

I live and work there every day. It’s not a

job. It has got to be a lifestyle — so you have got to love it,” Janette said.

Arrangements can be made in advance with the park for people with mobility challenges. ¢

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Kūmara fuel for holiday fun

Parents want to ensure that their families get all the nutrients they need to support growth and development, but there’s a balance between serving healthy food and knowing it will be eaten.

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Kūmara, the sweet potato of the Kaipara, is a delicious and nutritious solution. This often-underrated vegetable has been a staple of the Kiwi diet, dating back to when Māori first arrived in New Zealand. While we often only think of kūmara’s carbohydrate content when it comes to nutrition, it provides a range of nutrients to support healthy children.

Being one of the most carbohydrate rich vegetables, kūmara is an excellent source of energy. They are a high glycaemic index (GI) food meaning energy is released quickly to the body. It is also a good source of fibre, which is great for digestion. They are also rich in potassium, vitamin A and C, B vitamins and phytonutrients, which vary according to the colour of your favourite kūmara but can all boost the immune system.

With all this going on in one of Kaipara’s local delicacies, it’s easy to see why fuelling young folks up with kūmara is a good idea for the school holidays.

That energy boost and nutrient value is power to play and be creative, helping bust boredom and the blues. It’s also a versatile and fun ingredient to cook with, perfect for a family indoor activity that delivers a shared snack or meal.

Kūmara is often offered as a first food for little ones, around six months of age. Given its sweet taste and that it

p A Kaipara delicacy — kūmara is not just an ideal fuel for youngsters these holidays; it’s also a core ingredient in many fun recipes the family can make together

is bursting with nutrition, it’s not hard to understand why.

Children need to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods. From 12 months onwards, your little one should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family, rather than eating a separate child’s meal.

Shared family mealtimes are a wonderful way for your child to see you eating and

enjoying a wide variety of foods available.

By role modelling, they realise that one day they will also enjoy a wide range of foods like you do.

Be guided by your child; let them decide what they eat from what you have provided and how much they eat. Above all, make mealtimes fun and pressurefree. Enjoy! ¢

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Joining forces a tasteful solution u by Andy Bryenton

Two hospitality entrepreneurs in Dargaville credit a new joint venture with saving both their businesses and revitalising their love for their profession.

Fi Richards, owner of Te Kauta, and Murat Ozkan, proprietor of Cafe Izmir, have come together under one roof to slash their overheads, increase their menu offerings and share their space. It’s been a learning experience, but one both credit as the salvation of their respective businesses as the era of Covid draws to a long-awaited close.

“I’d contemplated having to close,” says Fi. “Then Murat came in for a coffee and made a proposal to share the space. His lease was also coming to an end, and he was looking at having to shut the doors.

This idea turned things around.”

“Instead of losing two restaurants for the public, we have gained one where we share the premises,” says Murat.

He has established a good reputation for his Turkish meals and take-out kebabs but was due to be short of a commercial kitchen. The timeframe of both businesses means an easy dovetailing of itineraries, with Te Kauta getting off to an early start to cater to the breakfast and brunch trade. Cafe Izmir has a late-afternoon and evening following as people pick up takeout kebabs or come in for their evening meal.

Collaboration has made the menu and the space culturally diverse as well. Te

Cafe Izmir p Under one roof — hot coffee and cafe meals in the morning, a mixed menu at noon and Turkish cuisine at night mean that Fi and Murat are busy around the clock

Kautu means ‘the kitchen’ in te reo Māori, while Izmir is a western Turkish cultural hub and historic city, on the same sea coast as the ancient civilisation of Troy.

The pair is positive about the future under a shared arrangement.

“As soon as you walk in that door, you have all these new choices, and the atmosphere is just friendly as we work

together,” says Fi. “Murat is a big help, even outside of his own specialities — he’s great to work with.”

“Fi is a good friend and a good boss to her team. I’m learning a lot about business administration, and we can share our ideas about food across two cultures,” says Murat. ¢

Cafe Izmir is now open at our new location 75 Victoria Street across the road from the ANZ bank. We are featuring a new menu and we continue to serve you the best flavours so come on in and enjoy the Turkish cuisine.

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Three reasons for two wheels u by Andy Bryenton

They say that doing something for a living can make you write it off as a hobby, but Dargaville man Patrick Lumby is proof to the contrary. of speed and handling a bike can deliver.

There are as many reasons and stories as there are people addicted to life on two wheels. So if you are contemplating the move yourself, experienced riders will be all too pleased, for the most part, to talk about what they enjoy most and how you could share that enthusiasm. ¢

The motorcycle mechanic, customiser and enthusiastic rider has not stopped enjoying life on two wheels since a very early age.

His collection of bikes illustrates three good reasons to get into the world of motorcycling, above and beyond the money you won’t be spending on fuel.

“I started as a young kid, and I’ve enjoyed off-road riding my whole life,” says Patrick.

“For new motorcyclists, having a go on a farm bike or dirt bike in a safe environment like a mate’s paddock is a good way to gain confidence, and living where we do, it’s easy to find someone who will help with that.”

His current collection includes a Triumph Speed Triple from the p Dargaville’s Patrick Lumby has a motorcycle for each of the reasons he enjoys life on two wheels — British company’s 1990s era, customisation, seeing the sights and enjoying top-flight engineering which he says is a comfortable “This one is for stress relief,” says cafe racer seat and even a stand made and reliable long-distance cruiser. He’s travelled all over the North Island with it. Patrick. “You can’t think of anything from repurposed spanners. It’s a bike It’s an example of a good bike for practical else while riding this bike; it clears and as art and engineering, and always gets riding; powerful enough to handle the focusses the mind. Not for the first time attention wherever it goes.

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Baylys Beach Surf Lifesaving officially joins the club

From left to right; Baylys club captain Kyran Gillespie, Baylys Beach Community Centre Trust Chair Grant Suckling, Surf Life Saving Northern Region Lifesaving Support Officer Lauren Williams and BP Dargaville owner Mark Simpson.

Christmas came early for the team keeping people safe at one of Northland’s most challenging holiday spots this summer with the arrival of $120,000 worth of new surf lifesaving equipment.

we are now our own club, really had a positive effect on everyone’s morale”, Kyran says.

Northland Regional Council contributes $224,000 annually towards funding for surf lifesaving operations at six key locations during Surf patrol operations at Baylys Beach on the the peak holiday period. This contribution comes Kaipara coast have previously been administered from the emergency services rate collection. by the club at Ruakākā, but this year that changed These are: as Baylys became officially affiliated with Surf Life • Paripari Reserve, Ahipara (Far North) Saving NZ as the newest club in the country.

• Baylys Beach, Ripiro “The big change is that we now get to run our own • Ocean Beach, operations, and control our own resources”, says • Whangārei Heads Baylys club captain Kyran Gillespie.

• Ruakākā Beach • Waipū Cove Those new resources included two IRB rescue • Mangawhai Heads boats, a beach all-terrain vehicle, funding for a new ute rescue vehicle and other associated This summer lifeguards in Northland spent rescue and communications gear.

13,706 hours patrolling these beaches to keep people safe and performed 34 rescues.

The new Baylys Beach club included 20 volunteer Weekday patrols have now wrapped up around lifeguards that patrolled the west coast beach over the region but the message to all of us from summer until Waitangi Day. our lifeguards remains the same. When around “It’s been awesome to be able to do our job with water, check the conditions, don’t overestimate such great new equipment. That, and the fact your abilities and if in doubt, stay out.

Whangārei Urban Awa programme There’s still time to take advantage of the 80% subsidy on offer for stock exclusion fencing and riparian planting within the Whangārei Urban Awa catchment. By excluding stock and preventing sediment from entering the four main river catchments in and around the city, water quality will be improved. If you have a property bigger than one hectare, and which borders either of the Kirikiri, Raumanga, Waiarohia streams or the Lower Hatea River, you could be eligible. Give us a ring to find out more… this is a subsidised chance to not only increase the value of your own property, but to also be part of a community solution working to make the water in our city’s rivers cleaner for everyone.

Congratulations to Northland’s latest Bronze Enviroschool, Kaiwaka School.

Regional councillor Rick Stolwerk was on hand to present the school with a framed certificate and colourful Enviroschools sign during a ceremony in late February.

Kaiwaka School is committed to its Enviroschools journey and is laying foundations for a sustainable community inside and outside school gates.

Students have planted trees, built gardens, and are guardians of recycling, compost and a stand of bush.

Future sustainable actions include animal pest trapping with outside experts and keeping chickens.

Have your say We’re working hard to support Northland’s growth and wellbeing, and there’s heaps of amazing mahi underway across the region. But things are changing quickly, and we must adapt.

Reviewing our budget each year ensures we’re on track financially for the next year. The Annual Plan 2022/23 is open for consultation from Saturday 26 March, and we’d like to hear what you think about the proposed changes.

Visit nrc.govt.nz/annualplan2022 to learn about the changes and how you can give us your feedback.

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Contact your local councillor at www.nrc.govt.nz/councillors

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Our Northland - Tō Tātou Taitokerau Stories and updates on the great work happening around the region to help our environment, economy and people thrive. Brought to you by Northland Regional Council.

Time running out to apply for Whakamānawa ā Taiao Environmental Awards EMR has run its popular marine engagement programme for 20 years, focusing on restoring marine ecosystems by giving people the opportunity to see the effects of marine protection first-hand.

Time is running out to apply for the fourth annual Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards which recognise the environmental work being carried out in Northland.

This year will also see a new special award that recognises specific mahi supporting Kiwi Coast.

Numerous groups have been recognised since the awards’ inception in 2019 for the difference they are making in Northland and those keen to join their ranks have until Sunday 10 April to apply.

“Applying to the Environmental Awards helps tell the story of the environmental mahi happening in Northland and shows that collectively we are making This new category was introduced to celebrate and a difference,” Council Chair Penny Smart says. recognise the many youth who are making a positive difference to the environment now and for the benefit Penny says the awards are an opportunity for of future generations.

Northlanders to be recognised for their work and for the wider community to learn more about the It recognises a young individual or group, aged details of a project and the reasons for it.

12 - 24, whose leadership, support of others and Up for grabs is a prize package including $1000 cash, a handcrafted trophy designed by a local artist and a professional project promotional video and photography package.

Dubbed the Kiwi Coast outstanding group or project award, it recognises high achieving Northland groups and projects who have proven their commitment to restoring the health of their local native forests and wildlife, including kiwi.

Kiwi Coast Coordinator Ngaire Sullivan says Kiwi Coast is offering this award to recognise the dedication and achievements of Northland’s hardworking community many of whom are amongst the longest running community led projects across Aotearoa.

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willingness to share ideas is making a significant contribution to Northland’s environment.

An organisation doing outstanding mahi across the rohe that was recognised at last year’s awards is Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR).

Visit awards.nrc.govt.nz

The awards cover nine categories: community, pest management, education, water quality improvement, They won the ‘Environmental action in the community industry, leadership, kaitiakitanga,climate change award’ and received the highest recognition of the and a new category youth environmental leader. night - the ‘Te Tohu Matua – Supreme Award’, which all category winners are eligible for.

Regional council election nominations opening soon People keen to make a difference and help continue to make Te Taitokerau a great place to live are being urged to consider running for a seat on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections.

In a change from previous elections, this year will be notable because as proposed it will see voters elect a nine-strong council that will include two Māori councillors representing Te Raki, a new regionwide Māori constituency.

Chair Penny Smart says the proposed changes have yet to be formally signed off by the Local Government Commission but include a specific Māori constituency which is designed to ensure Māori are at the decisionmaking table itself when the new council takes office later this year.

region-wide Māori constituency (Te Raki), the latter with an electoral population of approximately 48,000.

The general constituencies will be Far North, Coastal Central, Coastal South, Kaipara, Mid North, Whangārei Central and Bay of Islands-Whangaroa.

Aside from the Te Raki constituency, which only those on the Māori electoral roll can vote for, other proposed key changes from the current model are: •

• She says as proposed seven general councillors will be elected from seven general constituencies (one from each) and two Māori councillors elected from the •

incorporating Hikurangi, Towai, Kawakawa and Moerewa to ensure these communities are well represented •

A new general constituency specific to the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa area which has been identified as a clear community of interest and experiencing considerable growth.

The council says at its heart, the proposed changes are about how best to achieve fair and effective representation for Northlanders, within the legislative requirements councils are bound by.

The proposed Whangārei Central general constituency is smaller and confined to the city centre. There will be a single councillor (instead of the current two) recognising that people living Information for would-be candidates is expected to be in Whangārei have easy access to the council’s released by the council in several months. main office, services and councillors unlike some more remote parts of the region The outer fringes/suburbs of Whangārei are reflected in the surrounding constituencies A new Mid North general constituency

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ways to fast-track the supply of new houses. In Kaipara, initiatives like Dargaville High School’s building academy have delivered not just skilled tradies but actual liveable homes built by youngsters. The scheme garnered the attention of high profile politicians like Winston Peters, who praised it as a model to be emulated and visited the ribbon cutting of the first house completed.

Changes to the Resource Management Act have been slow in coming. They have created some confusion among civic councils but will hopefully clear the clutter from a ‘Frankenstein’ act that hampers subdivision, development and affordable housing. Also in the civic p Some economists opine that tinkering with laws to curb demand is inferior to a solution based on house building governance court are plans supply; in line with market dynamics to make papakainga housing easier on Māori land; a topic recently developer-and-customer paradigm. A discussed as part of the important new good example locally is the plan to convert Kaipara District Plan. the unused Dargaville racecourse into a Finally, partnerships between mixed-use housing development to ease prosocial and commercial interests can some of the strain on the local housing deliver results outside the conventional market by bolstering supply. ¢

$400,000

Rest in Your Nest Take advantage of the stress free, peaceful lifestyle on this West Coast beach. These don’t come up for sale often. Baylys Beach is a popular area with plenty to do - surfing, fishing, 4wding or taking a stroll down the beach to view the awesome sunsets. 2 bedroom with open plan living and large patio. Selling as a going concern, as is.

JEAN JOHNSON

027 499 6493

09 439 7575

c21.co.nz/dargaville

DA R GAV I L L E 19/140 Logan Street

$420,000

New Retirement Home License to Occupy - are you ready to downsize into a brand new 2-bedroom cottage with wet area shower, open plan kitchen/dining & lounge. Fully carpeted with a single garage + automatic door opener. You will have security, independence, and companionship plus the use of the Community Hall for any private functions.

JEAN JOHNSON

027 499 6493

09 439 7575

c21.co.nz/dargaville

Century21 Dargaville Easter Colouring Competition DA R G AV I L L E 33 Pirika Street

Only $10,000!

Relocatable Home Now is your chance to pick up this 1950’s house and relocate onto your own land. Good timber, tongue & groove flooring, concrete tubs, old coal range (not working) and weather boards on outside.

Take it away!

JEAN JOHNSON

027 499 6493

09 439 7575

c21.co.nz/dargaville

Be in to win! We have 3 Easter Treat Surprises up for grabs for 1st, 2nd and 3 rd prize!

Hop into the Century21 Dargaville office for an entry form and get creative.

This competition is open to ages up to 12yrs, entries close 5:00PM 20|04|22

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KAIPARA SOLD

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Waimamaku Hooks and Hall Road

Tangowahine Tangowahine Valley Road

Hokianga Hokianga Harbour Drive

20 hectare sustainable lifestyle block, orchard, vege gardens, sheep, cattle and chooks. A $5k comprehensive social media, digital, signage and print campaign. A most outstanding result for this area.

13ha land subdivided into nine fenced paddocks and cattleyards, plus four-bedroom home, well maintained gardens, fertile river flats and quality grazing. Advertised in National View publication, Google Adverts, print and social media.

3291sqm with two dwellings - Backpacker Lodge with seven bedrooms, sleeping 22 people, plus two bedroom Manager’s cottage.

Stunning view over Hokianga Harbour. $5k marketing package focussing on print media, TradeMe Gold, Facebook and Google social media. Sold above appraisal quote.

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Dargaville State Highway 12

Arapohue Whakahara Road

Dargaville State Highway 14

Set on 1.9ha is this 152sqm three-bedroom home, with thriving gardens, fully fenced and private. Complemented by four-car garage and 12mx7m workshop. A $2k marketing campaign that focussed on quality photography, print, digital and social media.

A grand residence with stunning views and architecturally designed, featuring macrocarpa ceiling built with timber milled from off the farm. Four-bay 9x18m workshop to complement. All set on 33ha of land and sheltered by mature native bush. A $10k marketing campaign that secured an enviable selling price.

1.37ha with a two-level, five-bedroom home, just a few minutes out of Dargaville. Then there’s the double garage/workshop with internal access, glasshouse and an 18.6x9.5m shed with threephase power. So much in one package. A $2.5k marketing package which focussed on quality photography, premium web packages and print media.

We understand that we aren’t just marketing the properties we sell, we are also marketing what the Kaipara has to offer. Both living in the Kaipara we love being able to promote how beautiful this part of the country really is.

Lisa specialises in selling residential and lifestyle properties and Todd is the country specialist selling farms and lifestyle. Combining our skills when selling lifestyle properties, we are allowing our properties to reach more buyers and are achieving great results for our vendors.

Todd Skudder 027 439 1235 todd.skudder@bayleys.co.nz National Country Rookie of the Year 2020

Lisa Pocklington 021 121 8419 lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz Top Residential Salesperson Dargaville 2021 MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Dargaville Surrounds 98b Gordon Street

Dargaville 100 Parore Street

Home and income or investment Despite having been a steady rental for many years, the time has come for the vendors to relinquish their rental property consisting of two self-contained flats a fantastic initial step onto the housing ladder or a welcome addition to your property portfolio. The property consists of two self contained flats one having two double bedrooms and one smaller room, with the other flat consisting of one bedroom. The property is rental compliant and under rental management.

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Peace and practicality

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This tidy home features three bedrooms, an updated bathroom and the convenience of a separate toilet.

The open plan kitchen flows through the dining/lounge area onto the elevated deck. The dedicated laundry room increases functionality, and a log burner contributes to the warm and inviting feel.

Outside, the thoughtfully configured grounds set on 885sqm feature an elevated sun-drenched deck, smoke house, vegetable garden and a double garage with electric doors, which complete the appeal.

Price by Negotiation Phone for viewing times Lisa Pocklington 021 121 8419 lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Dargaville 84 Hokianga Road

Dargaville 158 Hokianga Road

Large character home and income Known historically as Mt Pleasant private hospital of Dargaville, featuring amazing character aspects, the property is in a thriving and central part of town. The property consists of three homes with 84A consisting of three bedrooms and both 84b and 84c being completely renovated, both featuring two bedrooms.

The homes all have the benefit of open plan living with 84a and 84c showcasing great entertainment areas overlooking the township and rural land.

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Re-locate to a great location

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Built in the 1960's, this lovely home features three bedrooms, a well-appointed kitchen, and spacious open-plan living areas. A separate laundry, along with a family bathroom and separate toilet. The home has a wood burner, heat transfer, and HRV along with insulation in the ceiling/under floor and a moisture barrier. Outside, the wonderful BBQ area and the 880sqm section offers ample space for growing families or space to grow your own vegetable garden along with single car garaging.

Price by Negotiation Phone for viewing times Lisa Pocklington 021 121 8419 lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/1020743

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NEW LISTING

Boundary lines are indicative only

Paparoa 7 Skelton Crescent

Paint and prosper in Paparoa

1,662sqm

Roll up your sleeves and roll out the paintbrush - with a bit of love you can polish up this gem and reap the rewards.

Make the leap and be the lucky new owners of this fabulous family home close to the heart of the friendly Paparoa Village. Homes built in the 1980s era are renowned for having great bones and plenty of living and storage space.

Upstairs is 4 good-sized bedrooms, a separate bathroom and toilet, an open plan kitchen/dining, and a generous lounge with plenty of windows and a huge north-facing ranch slider that floods the room with light - throw them open onto your vast deck and enjoy your elevated views over the rolling countryside. Downstairs is a toilet, and shower as well as the laundry room, single garage, and large light and bright rumpus with ample storage and an enormous ranch slider opening onto a private area, which lends itself perfectly to a great entertaining area for BBQs.

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 6 Apr 2022 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View Sun 10.30-11.15am or by appointment Hayley Moon 027 477 1457 hayley.moon@bayleys.co.nz Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/1020742

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Tangowahine 457 Tangowahine Valley Road

Classic country living

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Offering 19.8 (more or less) hectares of rural land, spectacular views of the ranges, 1930’s kauri villa, a contemporary studio unit and located only 49km from Whangarei and 18km from Dargaville townships. This character kauri villa will certainly capture your heart. Partially renovated and retaining many of its original features, this spacious home features five bedrooms plus study. Its timeless pressed ceilings, polished kauri floorboards and attractive large rooms provide a multitude of living areas, including sunrooms, offering flexible living spaces for families of all ages and stages. Conveniently located near the main homestead is the “black box cottage” a renovated contemporary studio unit containing bedroom, kitchenette, and bathroom. The contour of the land is easy to rolling and currently grazing sheep and 40 head of cattle.

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 20 Apr 2022 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View by appointment Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

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Omapere, Hokianga Harbour 79 Newton Road

Spectacular coastal and harbour views

50ha

Your eyes will pop when you see this property’s spectacular 220-degree panoramic views to both the harbour mouth and Tasman Sea and up the Hokianga Harbour. This locale is renowned for its rugged natural beauty and as a holiday destination. Enjoy the: sound of surf, fishing, boating, swimming beaches and tranquility; all while having close at hand cafes, schools, and other small town amenities. The three bedroom home, set on 50 north facing hectares of steep farmland and bush, enjoys exceptional views from its deck and interior. Develop its potential or sit back and soak in it all.

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 4 May 2022 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View by appointment Todd Skudder 027 439 1235 todd.skudder@bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING

OPEN HOME

DARGAVILLE A Blank Canvas Create and build your dream home. Sections are scarce so don't wait. 638sqm all flat and mostly fenced. Surrounded by all new homes.

$259,000

Viv Smith M 027 486 1870 E vsmith@pggwrightson.co.nz pggwre.co.nz/DAG35882

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From driving up the drive through the park-like grounds on two hectares, past the lake, watching the baby quails crossing the driveway, to the split stone four bedroom family home with double garaging, I’m sure you will fall in love with this country property The home caters for entertainment with the family room having access to the large, covered deck which looks out to the beautiful gardens The attraction is the quiet and privacy, it is worth seeing to enjoy the beautiful surroundings the property offers. With my vendors relocating, packed ready to go don’t miss viewing this one

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(Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Tuesday 19 April PGG Wrightson, 117 Victoria Street Dargaville

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OPEN HOME 11.00-12.00pm, Saturday 2 April

Megan Browning M 027 668 8468 E mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/DAG35796

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PRICE BY NEGOTIATION

43 hectares bare land Limestone race to paddocks Bore water (easement) Flat and rolling contour

Plus GST (if any)

Megan Browning M 027 668 8468 E mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/DAG35386

Find out what your property is worth.

An appraisal is free, but good advice is priceless.

I have been working in Real Estate in the Kaipara area for just under five years and achieved some outstanding results for my clients.

Let me give you ideas on how to achieve the best price for the sale of your property.

Give me a call today for your free appraisal “This is our 2nd time using Cindy to sell property. Cindy has a kind, calming personality and is a pleasure to deal with. She has a great way of explaining the finer details and is very easy to get in contact with, always returning calls and emails quickly.

Her natural talent with photography gives her the leading edge when it comes to marketing as she can visualise the total campaign from start to finish and worked closely with us to find the right campaign to suit. We were given regular updates and were well represented during negotiations.

We have already referred Cindy to friends and would use her again in a heartbeat!”

Mark & Melissa Wilson

Cindy Younger Lifestyle and Residential Sales M 027 278 2309

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Kaipara Kōrero For updates on Council services under the COVID-19 Protection Framework visit www.kaipara.govt.nz/covid

Have your say We are currently consulting on the Fees and Charges for 2022/2023.

Every year Kaipara District Council reviews its fees and charges. This year, some fees reflect a 3.3 percent increase to account for inflation in line with the Consumer Price Index. Some new fees have also been added and some have been removed. Many fees are not proposed to change.

Go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/have-your-say to read the Statement of Proposal outlining the changes and have your say.

Maungaturoto water supply We know some Maungaturoto residents have recently experienced periods of disrupted water supply to their properties. We share your frustrations, especially as these water breaks have often occurred during peak times.

These water shutdowns were unplanned so we have not been able to give the community a heads up before they occur, however we send out notifications via the Antenno app, our social media page and other channels as soon as we are made aware of them.

There are works we are carrying out to improve the situation and upgrade the systems. Much of our water infrastructure is ageing, increasing the chances of breakage during very dry weather or when pipes are under load. In Maungaturoto, we have funding to replace approximately 1,000m of watermains along Hurndall and View Streets, currently underway at the moment. We plan to eventually replace the Hurndall St line through to Gorge Rd in the coming years as and when funding becomes available. We have recently replaced approximately 3,000m of raw water pipes from the Fonterra factory and moving east towards SH12. We are also carrying out maintenance work repairing and relining the Griffin Road reservoir. This is underway now and planned to be complete by mid-late April.

We’re sorry for the inconveniences these failures have caused. We ask that if you experience low pressure or no water at any time you let us know by calling us on 0800 727 059 immediately. Our contractors can then be notified and start working to fix the issue as soon as possible.

Call for notable trees nominations A review of the existing list of notable trees in the District Plan is needed and we want to know which special trees, in public spaces, should be added.

Go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/have-your-say to find out how to nominate a tree and about the assessment process. Nominations close on 23 June 2022.

STAY UP TO DATE & CONTACT THE LIBRARY Dargaville Library Dargaville_library Kaipara.kotui.govt.nz Library@kaipara.govt.nz 09 439 1234 | 0800 532 542

DISTRICT LIBRARIES

Check our website for most up to date information.

www.kaipara.govt.nz

Community Grant opens 1 April Applications for the Kaipara District Council Community Grant open on Friday 1 April and close on Monday 2 May at 4.30pm.

More information about the grant, criteria, and how to apply is available on our website under ‘Community Funding’.

Ko te karanga ki ngā Ringatoi Māori Call for Māori Artists If you have local knowledge of Māori Arts please get in contact with us.

Kaipara District Council is looking for local artists who whakapapa to the Kaipara, to design patterns specific to the District.

If you’re keen or want to know more about this opportunity please email Jasmine: jhorton@kaipara.govt.nz. Mauri ora.

Work with us Are you an experienced communications advisor? We’re looking for someone who can make people sit up and listen to what they write, someone who knows how to plan and deliver communications for different channels.

Kaipara District Council has a number of exciting projects that all need to be communicated to our communities. We need someone to help us do it. The position is fixed term for eighteen months, and can be based in Mangawhai or Dargaville, with scope for working part of the time from home too. Find out more about this job vacancy at www.kaipara.govt.nz/career

Water restrictions decrease Dargaville and Baylys Beach supplied water networks have moved down to Level 2 restrictions, effective immediately. Other areas remain unrestricted.

A big shout out to everyone for your efforts to date, doing what you can to reduce your water use and protect our water supply. We appreciate it!

We’re not out of the woods just yet. Please keep using water sensibly. While we are in Level 2 you may not use a sprinkler or irrigation system to water your garden.

Please note that our restrictions are a technically assessed level based on water flow readings, as part of our Drought Management Plan.

Info around water restrictions and drought can be found at www.kaipara.govt.nz/drought

Level 2

Water restrictions are in place for Dargaville and Baylys Beach

No Sprinklers You may not: Use a sprinkler or irrigation system to water your garden.

You may: Use a watering can or hose with a trigger nozzle to water gardens Use a bucket, water blaster or hose to wash vehicles, windows, buildings and paved areas.

Fill or top up a swimming pool from the mains water supply.

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

April Sunday Drum Sessions at Baylys Beach Community Centre — 3rd April 4.30pm–5.30pm. $10 per person, drums for hire at $5 each. Numbers limited. Bookings Essential. Enquiries or bookings to Josie 021 0223 8621 or josie.scott@xtra.co.nz.

Breakfast meeting of the Dargaville Business Network — 20th April 7am–8.30am. Business Owners and managers welcome.

May Sunday Drum Sessions at Baylys Beach Community Centre — 1st May 4.30pm–5.30pm. $10 per person, drums for hire at $5 each. Numbers limited. Bookings Essential. Enquiries or bookings to Josie 021 0223 8621 or josie.scott@xtra.co.nz.

June Sunday Drum Sessions at Baylys Beach Community Centre — 5th June 4.30pm–5.30pm. $10 per person, drums for hire at $5 each. Numbers limited. Bookings Essential. Enquiries or bookings to Josie 021 0223 8621 or josie.scott@xtra.co.nz.

Markets

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at the Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

Club/Organisation 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm-8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13-18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.

Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — Meets 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Old Post Office at 7.30pm. For more information, phone Secretary Mike 09 439 8800. Vaccine Passport Required.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall.

For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.

FOR SPORT LISTINGS

FOR CLUB/ORGANISATION LISTINGS

EMAIL info@dcdb.nz

EMAIL roxannek@sportnorth.co.nz

EMAIL dargaville@cab.org.nz

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

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

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 2pm-5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

Vaccine Passport required.

Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

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

Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville.

Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.

Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm-9pm.

NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 021 153 5674.

Dargaville Menz Shed — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to 12noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Vaccine Pass Required.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120.

Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.

Dargaville Twilight Market — 29th April 5pm–8pm on the lawn outside the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.

FOR EVENT LISTINGS

Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Wednesdays 5.30–7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow St through school terms only. Gold coin donation.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) 43 Tirarau St. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

Dargaville Friendship Club — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Phyllis 09 439 6681.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years.

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

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

Listen to Big River FM

Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.

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

Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Perter 09 439 1628 for further info.

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Dargaville Women’s Club — Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month 10am at the Tea Kiosk in Memorial Park. Phone Phyllis 09 439 6681.

Phil & Mitch

Community Flavour and Variety

BIG RIVER FM

SeniorNet Dargaville — Drop-in every Tuesday 10am–2pm (except school holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Rd.

DARGAVILLE 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM

CAR OF THE WEEK 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA FIELDER Station Wagon, 172,868km, 1496cc, automatic

$8,495

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1498cc, Petrol, Sedan, 129,639km, Automatic

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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

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OPTOMETRISTS THURSDAYS 10.30AM — 4.00PM Phone 09 438 3509 Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Closing date for classified advertising for the April 5 2022 edition is Monday, April 4 2022

FOR SALE

NURSERIES & PLANTS

TREE SERVICES

TRADE & SERVICES

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

500 PITTOSPORUM karo very hardy shelter trees from $1.50, up to .500 high. 300 Pittosporum tenuifolium shelter trees from $1.50 to $2.50 some .500 high.

Ready now for autumn planting. Got2Go Plants 09 439 5556, 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

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

TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 2ND April 7am, first brick house on the left Dargaville hospital drive.

Monthly Market Saturday 2 April Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre. nd

8am till noon, Something for everyone.

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

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto.

Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

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.

VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

WORK WANTED 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.

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PROFESSIONAL PAINTER and plasterer, interior and exterior, can travel, 30 years experience, phone Gary Dixon 021 066 7505.

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

WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

SITUATIONS VACANT CALF REARER & relief milker position available, on split calving farm. 10 minutes from Dargaville could be 2 positions, no accommodation provided. Phone Michael 021 723 940.

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WANTED TO RENT ROOM TO rent needed for fully employed middle-aged male. No pets, walking distance to town. Does shift work. Phone Francisco 027 555 5865.

FENCING FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 0274 765 458.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE FIREWOOD — get it in early, dry hot mix $100/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.

TEMPERATURES DROPPING so are our prices… again… last chance at these crazy prices from $50/m³. Phone Adrian 020 4091 8732.

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

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

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES 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.

AFTERNOON

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Adult $16

Last screening

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AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION: www.anzactheatre.co.nz | 09 439 8997

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AFTERNOON

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ENTERTAINMENT

MORNING

• 1 Full time sales role available

UNCHARTERED THE BATMAN VERY LAST SCREENING VERY LAST SCREENING (M) 5.30PM (M) 8.00PM

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Offices from 1–5 desks available.

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Contact JOHN • 027 525 8189

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CLASSIFIEDS SITUATIONS VACANT

OPPORTUNITY FOR RESTAURANT CATERER The Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA has an opportunity available for an interested chef/caterer to run their restaurant.

The hours of trading are Thursday & Friday nights. There are opportunities to cater outside of these hours.

Further details can be obtained by emailing: The Secretary at nwrsa@northernwairoarsa.co.nz

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the April 5 2022 edition is Monday, April 4 2022 SITUATIONS VACANT

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Do you have a few spare hours a week?

Could you help our students gain valuable driving practice?

Dargaville High School is seeking mentor drivers to help students to practice in but we need adults to take them out for one hour practice drives.

This is a volunteer position and you would need to do a Police Vet prior to starting. DHS will provide basic training and support.

PLEASE HELP US. Being a licensed driver is really important for empoyability and we are eager to help our students progress with this essential qualification.

RING DHS 09 439 7229

SITUATIONS VACANT

We Want You!

Alternate Weekend Supervisor Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust has an A+ team for supporting our residents with intellectual challenges to have a great life.

• Do you want to work locally?

• Work with a great team?

• Do you have experience with intellectual disability?

• Would you like ongoing training?

This role could be for you.

We are looking for an Alternate Weekend Supervisor. The ideal candidate would be able to support and oversee activities within the home with our residents, for each alternate weekend.

This includes outings, night-time routines, administering medication, and report writing.

This person will work closely with the Home Coordinator.

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Ideally, this person would have some experience with caring for semi-independent individuals and be prepared to work towards, or have a level 2 Health & Wellbeing Certificate.

Support Workers — Kaipara We are looking for special Support Workers who are energetic, willing to learn, have a caring fun and compassionate nature. This is more than just a job — you will be providing invaluable support.

There are a variety of shift vacancies that require filling, including days/nights/weekends and livein care. We would like some flexibility to cover leave, as required. Experience in the disability/ aged care sector is preferred.

Duties Include: Assisting with all personal cares, working with the clients and therapists to extend abilities, supporting outings in the community and completing daily household tasks.

This really is a unique and interesting role working with a long established team to make a huge difference in our clients lives.

If you are interested in applying for this role please contact Gail by emailing your CV to recruitment@tlc4u2.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a full clean Driver Licence.

DEATH NOTICES HEWETSON, BETTY Lambell. Passed away peacefully on 27 March 2022 at Norfolk Court Rest Home, Dargaville.

Dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth (Ken), loved mother and mother in-law of Barry, Terry and Sandra, the late Dennis and Lee, Denise, Lynley (deceased), Jenni and Steve. Adored and admired Ga of Mathew and Olivia, Shaun and Merrie, Sian and Scott, Megan and Jarrad, Danya and Hamish, Traan and Reuben, Mel and Jay, Mark and Megan, Ben and Natalie, Anstey and Levi. Cherished Great-Ga to nineteen beautiful Great- grandchildren, who she loved unconditionally. Funeral service to be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Hokianga Road, Dargaville at 11am Friday 1st April, 2022 followed by internment at Mt Wesley Returned Services Cemetery, Dargaville. Covid restrictions apply at the church.

BURNETT, Clive

On March 21, aged 73 Great mate to the Farmer.

Going to miss the banter and the Reds on the deck. The farm won’t be the same without you. John, Karey and family.

Additional training is available for the successful applicant.

It is essential that the applicant holds a full driver’s licence, be able to pass a police check and is fully vaccinated.

PUBLIC NOTICES

The alternate weekend commences at 3.30 pm Friday & concludes at 9 am Monday To find out more or to request a job description, phone 027 216 4448, or apply via email with a cover letter to: operations.manager@kaurilandsskills.co.nz

TSUNAMI SIREN TESTING

Applications close 9pm, Monday 11th April 2022 “To enable the best possible life for our people by developing life skills and social opportunities”

Stay home if you’re sick PUBLIC NOTICES

Work mates to Good mates.

We’re hiring now at our Dargiville plant.

Team Members - Meat Processing Join the whanau at our Dargaville processing site, earn some good money and start a lasting career.

We offer work all year round and operate on both a day and evening shifts ranging from 6am through to 12pm. Fit your work life around your home life.

We are looking for motivated people who simply want to give meat processing a go and I can guarantee you it’s not like you think it might be!

You might be experienced already (brilliant!) or have no experience at all which is all good as we provide all the training plus your work clothes and your safety equipment.

Roles on offer: • ALL departments! Cleaners, Packers, Butchers, Cool Stores, you name it • Experienced Forklift drivers needed for our Cool Stores • Please enquire as we might have something for you If a full-time position isn’t quite right for you just now, we can offer casual hours, job share, or flexible hours to suit.

To apply, please visit careers.silverfernfarms.com and enter the job code 11882 or call us on 09 439 3290.

From Monday 14 March 2022 Thursday 14 April 2022 (at 5pm) Kaipara District Council is undertaking consultation on the Proposed Fees and Charges for 2022/2023.

For more details on this visit: www.kaipara.govt. nz/haveyoursay Or email haveyoursay@ kaipara.govt.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

THE US government has warned all US companies and institutions to prepare for Russian cyber attacks. Without cheques, New Zealanders are more vulnerable to cyber attacks — Lance Bullock.

White White Rock Rock

Northland’s network of tsunami sirens in coastal communities will be tested on Sunday, 3 April 2022.

The sirens will sound at 10am for 10 minutes and 10.30am for 30 seconds.

The twice-yearly checks are carried out at the beginning and end of daylight saving.

A message will also be sent to users of the free Red Cross Hazard app.

For further information, go to www.nrc.govt.nz/tsunamisirens

AGM

Gallery To be held at Matakohe House, Church Road, Everyone Matakohe on Tuesday welcome 5th April 2022 at 7.00pm.

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Lal’s Enterprises Ltd of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 113 Victoria St, Dargaville known as Dargaville Four Square.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery Store.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm.

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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on the 15 March 2022.

MEETINGS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, of the following meetings of the Northland Regional Council. Unless otherwise specified, due to COVID-19 restrictions all meetings will be held remotely and will be made open to the public through online access (as per the Epidemic Preparedness (COVID19) Notice 2020).

Regional Transport Committee Tuesday 5 April 2022 at 11.00am Kaipara Moana Remediation Joint Committee Meeting Monday 11 April 2022 at 9.30 am Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē Board Friday 22 April 2022 at 10.00 am Joint Regional Economic Development Committee Friday 29 April 2022 at 10.00am Council Tuesday 26 April 2022 at 10.30am All meetings to be held remotely.

www.nrc.govt.nz

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