Kaipara Lifestyler, March 9th, 2021

March 9 2021

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The Kaipara District Council’s proposed Long Term Plan for 2021–2031 is now available for public consultation and comment, with submissions on the proposed plan open all month.

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Significant issues such as wastewater, civic buildings, CCTV security and infrastructure growth are addressed.

‘Kaipara District is changing,’ reads the preamble to the LTP document.

‘Since our last Long Term Plan, we have a newly elected council and are delivering significant projects for our community, including a capital works programme in 2021/2022 that is twice the dollar value of previous years.’ Expenses for 2021/2022 are listed at $50.8 million.

The LTP outline goes on to identify that the KDC has similar growth challenges as many other larger councils and additional challenges resulting from a previous lack of investment in infrastructure. For the first time, Kaipara residents can read about the proposed solutions to these challenges and their costs.

The LTP proposal contains seven major points, which were made public two weeks ago in this publication.

Homogenisation of wastewater charges, the demolition or reconstruction of Dargaville’s civic hub, relocation of the Mangawhai library, potable water supply and reticulation, climate change response, waste minimisation and a targeted rate for CCTV security coverage in Dargaville. New to the documents released March 1 is a breakdown of what this will cost in rates revenue.

Rates will be limited to an average rise of five per cent per annum. Still, that average includes drops for some and rises for others outside this percentage.

The LTP proposal document includes a section titled, What does this mean for your rates, in which sample properties in different Kaipara municipalities and subregions are listed next to land values.

This table indicates that, should the LTP be adopted verbatim, some homes will see reductions in their total contribution to the KDC’s coffers, while others will see significant increases in the coming year 2021/2022.

Analysis of the table on page 59 of the LTP proposal shows that a large part of this change comes down to rapid rises in land valuations delivered to individual homeowners last month via mail. Local real estate professionals consulted on the issue agree that the land valuation figures are within the parameters we have seen on recently issued GV reports.

These professionals consider that the highest percentage change in these projections representing a sample of calculations, is for a residential home in Ruawai, which would see a 37% increase in one year or $500 or more in rates. Using the same mathematics, one sample Mangawhai home drops by 11.72% for the same period. Te Kopuru residents may expect increases of up to 22.5%, with approximately $200 of this increase, and any increases made in Dargaville and Glinks Gully, coming from the homogenisation of wastewater charges. Mangawhai wastewater costs for each household would drop from approximately $1,300 to $1,051.

p Mayor Jason Smith and his councillors are ready to answer public questions about the 2021 to 2031 Long Term Plan, now online for your perusal

Of course, these sample calculations have been made based on what have been unprecedentedly high land valuation increases in a volatile market.

Residents can estimate their likely rate increases (or potential decreases) from the figures presented, but every property Kaipara wide will be different.

Nevertheless, such a spectrum of rate hikes and falls across the region is all the more reason for ratepayers to analyse and make submissions on the LTP document, taking a deeper look at where that revenue will be deployed to enhance civic amenities.

The LTP proposal is available from kaipara.govt.nz. ¢

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March 9 2021

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p The Te Kopuru Swimming Club Squad has been inspired by the Paralympic Swim Team, who have recently been training and exercising in Dargaville. Te Kopuru coaches say that the Paralympians were extremely supportive and encouraging of their young team, meeting with them and allowing them to watch their training regime and attend photo shoots. Recently, the Te Kopuru club’s young squad of six swimmers attended the Swimming Northland Age Group for the first time, bringing home one gold, two silver, one bronze and 15 ribbons, alongside 23 personal best times.

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p While Dargaville’s field days may have been unfortunately curtailed by Covid-19, other community events were able to proceed under level two, enticing patrons to engage with local business. One such event was Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre’s annual pop-up craft market and festival, where new sewing machine technology from Janome was demonstrated, and crafty, cool and creative ideas were shared. With sewing promoted as the new ‘mindfulness’ hobby, promoting relaxation and ‘de stressing’, many new hands are picking up the thread.

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Pahi wharf upgrade to begin

Vaccine preparations underway

u by Paul Campbell

u by Paul Campbell

Construction work for the Pahi wharf upgrade is set to start in April, including upgrading the current wharf, a new gangway and pontoon, with work expected to take 12 weeks.

Details around the further roll-out of vaccines against Covid-19 in Northland and the Kaipara are to be released during the coming weeks, according to the Northland District Health Board.

“The renovation will allow the wharf to better cater for a wider range of boats, including passenger ferries, oyster boats and charter operations, as well as recreation,” says Kaipara Wharves infrastructure delivery manager Mark Bell.

The project is part of Kaipara KickStart, led by Kaipara District Council and funded by the Provincial Development Unit, to grow the district’s economy and increase community wellbeing.

Until recently, the wharf has been owned by Pahi Boating and Fishing Club, which hosts the annual Pahi Regatta.

District councillors have now approved the purchase of the wharf for a nominal $1,000 plus GST. Club commodore Darren Shepphard is delighted the council has taken ownership of the wharf, ensuring a collaborative relationship with the Pahi community to look after and maintain the facility.

“The wharf is home to the regatta every Auckland Anniversary Weekend, as well as being heavily used all-yearround. We can’t wait to see this undergo a much-needed upgrade so that it can better accommodate a wider range of boats and uses,” Mr Shepphard said.

The upgrade is second off the ranks to be completed.

“The Pahi wharf upgrade follows on from the Dargaville pontoon, which was

p Pahi Boating and Fishing Club commodore, Darren Shepphard checks a wharf upgrade plan

completed in October 2020. I am looking forward to helping deliver another vital piece of infrastructure for our Kaipara community,” said Mark Bell.

Mayor Dr Jason Smith says: “The wharf upgrade is another piece of the Kaipara KickStart work coming to life, and will bring real, lasting economic benefits to our community. I am pleased to see the well-planned physical works begin soon. More access to the mighty Kaipara Harbour for more people; that’s what this is about.”

Other work in the Kaipara Wharves project includes a planned new wharf at Pouto. ¢

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“Vaccinations have already begun for border workers from Northport and Opua Wharf who were vaccinated at nearby community-based testing centres as the Covid-19 immunisation programme started rolling out,” says Medical Officer of Health Dr Catherine Jackson “They included a range of people, such as customs workers, marine pilots, data entry operators and other staff who work on the border at Northport to screen/manage vessels arriving into Marsden Point.”

With vaccine details imminent, Kaipara is still counting the cost of the week-long Covid level three lockdown in Auckland, with the cancellation of the Northland Field Days having the most significant impact on the local economy, as well as a ripple effect elsewhere in the district.

At publication time, Auckland remained at level two, while the rest of the country was at level one. A new community case in Auckland involving an Air New Zealand crew member and an airport supermarket visit was not expected to lead to a change in alert levels.

p Northland DHB Medical Officer of Health Dr Catherine Jackson

Dr Jackson says as the vaccine programme is rolled out, it is estimated that “we have approximately 180 authorised vaccinators in Northland at this time and training is underway to increase the pool of Covid-19 vaccinators across the rohe — in the DHB, in primary care, Maori and iwi providers and pharmacies.” ¢

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

March 9 2021

No smoke without fire

LETTER TO THE EDITOR With a lot of banks closing in Dargaville, I hope your paper is following it. Why can’t all the banks be put into one building and separated?

It’s bad enough there are no more cheques as an older person and disabled — I need these things.

I don’t drive very far, and not at all after midday, due to the medication I take.

I wrote twice to my bank with no reply (BNZ Wellsford), which is also closed. I’m also dyslexic, so I need to be face-to-face with tellers. With

repairs needed in my home, I need cash to pay for them, and Whangarei is too far away for me to drive to.

I look forward to reading your paper, as I do every week, to see any updates, same with our new wharf in Pahi when it happens.

There’s a lot of older people that can’t and don’t use computers, cell phones or online banking. There must be more for us.

Yours faithfully, W Trepels Paparoa

u by Andy Bryenton

There’s a vintage-looking caravan causing a stir at market days and car parks around the west Kaipara, with visitors enthusing about the big flavours on offer within.

Meet Smoken Daggers, an idea that’s bringing the gourmet burger trend out of the big city.

The idea is the brainchild of Ryan Clark and Max Campbell, two chefs who say they made the move out of necessity but now are having fun with the concept.

“We were both hit hard by the first Covid lockdown and decided that this was a way that we could best use our skills. We commissioned p Ryan and Max of Smoken Daggers are chefs on the road and chefs on a mission to bring the big gourmet burger the retro-looking Smoken taste out of the city and into the west Kaipara Daggers caravan to look a bit distinctive, and we’ve never looked an old-fashioned slang term for the town of Dargaville itself, a tongue in back,” says Ryan.

What’s in the name? That’s a question, cheek reference to the place where which many hungry patrons ask as the Smoken Daggers has taken off chefs work the grill, laying down thick with customers. beef patties or hand-cutting chunky Agria Waiting at the twilight markets for a spuds into old-school chips. sampler pack of spicy chicken burgers, “It started with talk about politics,” pulled pork tacos and the signature ‘big jokes Max. “Smoke and mirrors, cloak cheese’, a beef burger dripping with and dagger; then we thought, hey, creamy cheese sauce, another customer that’s a good name to match all the watching the crew at work shouted out: smoky flavours of barbecue, pulled “You guys love what you do, eh?”

The reply came back with a smile: pork, delicious things like that.” It’s a small coincidence that ‘Daggers’ is “It’s the only thing we can do!” ¢

Correction: Mangawhai meeting The Draft Regional Land Transport Plan public meeting on Thursday, March 11 at Mangawhai’s Domain Hall will take place from 11.30am to 1.30pm — not 3pm to 5pm as reported in last week’s edition.

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Kaipara electorate review begins

Riverside park nears reality

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Kaipara District Council has begun a review of local electoral boundaries to ensure rapid growth recorded in the district is reflected in elected representation and to accommodate a new Maori ward.

Maungaturoto’s community-driven initiative to create a riverside park alongside the town’s 150th-anniversary wharf on Bickerstaffe Road is “moving to the next level,” says project coordinator Carol Moorehead after a major working bee last weekend.

“Councils are required to review electoral boundaries every six years, but growth in Kaipara has required that we revisit our representation arrangements now. The decision to introduce a Maori ward also triggers a representation review,” said general manager, engagement and transformation, Jason Mariss.

“Each elected member should represent about the same number of people, within plus or minus 10 per cent. Using our updated population data, the current Kaiwaka/Mangawhai and Dargaville Wards are well outside the limits, and the remaining West Coast/Central and Otamatea Wards are very close to the limit. This will be redressed through the review.”

The review will confirm p KDC engagement manager Jason Mariss new electorate boundaries, their names and the number of consultation is planned for the end of representatives for each electorate August, and people will have opportunity and if community boards should be to speak to their submission at hearings within the governance arrangements. It in October. The council’s final proposal will be based on the latest population will be notified by the end of October statistics, which were not available at 2021, followed by an appeal period, and finalised in early 2022. the time of the last review in 2018.

New wards will apply for the next KDC will seek feedback from communities in April. Formal elections to be held in October 2022. ¢

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“Last Saturday, we had a great turnout to get seedlings and shrubs planted, and the area mulched. We p Willing workers after a day at Maungaturoto’s riverside park had a great donation from The Den to provide mulch generously come up with machinery for but sadly, someone had got there mowing and weed eating. We have been first and helped themselves,“ said generously supported by local business Carol. “Then, along came a local as well as individual donations.” landscaping company with another The park project has a dual purpose, donated truckload, so we were able says Carole. “As a nurse, I know it is to get plenty of planting done. important that people get out and get “It has not just been working some exercise and this area is now groups because locals have taken it ideal. This has been a great communityon themselves to go down and keep wide effort, and the turnout last work going with quad bikes and ride- Saturday has seen the project take a on mowers. Local landowners have huge leap forward.” ¢

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On the field for the shield Baylys Beach gardeners united

u by Andy Bryenton

Alfred Ernest Harding’s life spanned an era of massive technological change and social progress. The chairman of the Hobson County Council, and notable Dargaville resident, contributed many things to society. However, his support of rugby gave us a trophy that’s still contested today.

Harding was only a boy when rugby was first brought to this country in 1870, but this put him in the demographic who took to the game with the most enthusiasm. While he was also noted as a keen cricketer, it was his family’s donation of a contestable shield to be played for by local rugby teams, which will be remembered this Friday. The Harding Shield was first contested in 1914 when all our sub-unions were affiliates of Auckland. For 2021, it will once again come out of retirement.

Northern Wairoa took the shield in its first year, before the first world war stopped play, with most fit and healthy young men enlisted to fight. In 1919 Whangarei wrested the shield from Northern Wairoa, starting a run of unbroken defences that lasted until 1926. In that year, Northern Wairoa struck back and reclaimed the trophy for themselves. During the years, Hokianga, Otamatea and the Bay of Islands have all tasted victory

in Harding Shield challenges, as has Rodney, who was the last to take the shield home in 1964.

In those early days, when rugby was a pastime rather than a profession, the hard-working men who formed our local teams could rarely get away to Auckland; a trip of several days via muddy roads or steamboat. For some of those early greats, who will be honoured this year as ‘players of the century’ by their clubs, winning the Harding Shield was the peak of their career in the game.

By the 1980s, the challenge competition for the shield had gone into recess, returning briefly for the 100-year anniversary of its inception.

However, this year the shield has been restored, and while a planned match to have been played for the classic trophy was postponed by covid, it’s still a fine tribute to the centennial of the game in Northland that it is once again back up for challenge. ¢

KEEP TRACK OF WHERE YOU’VE BEEN

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West coast gardeners have joined forces to start a sociable club, promoting their passion for plants and sharing ideas.

The first meeting was held on Feb 15 at the new Baylys Beach Community Centre. Interest in officially founding a gardening club was high, according to club member Cheryl Carmichael.

The freshly-minted patrons decided to meet every second Monday of the month, ideally visiting someone’s garden to take a look at new species and fresh ideas.

Members will enjoy a shared lunch at these gettogethers, as well as having the opportunity to exchange cuttings and tools on a trading table, a green version of hot rodders’ swap-meets p Baylys Beach garden aficionados are joining forces to for parts. visit each other’s little pieces of west coast paradise and “The variety of goodies share ideas on the trading table at the first meeting was really surprising, Facebook page the week before and and everyone went home with various also emailed out to members. Keen bits and pieces to make their gardens gardeners who wish to join in the fun and meet like-minded people in brighter,” said Cheryl.

The address for subsequent meetings their neighbourhood should call 021 will change as the gardeners visit homes 0854 2003 to connect with this free, around the coast. The address will be community-based group for novices posted on Baylys Beach Community through to green-fingered veterans. ¢

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Wananga and family day

Business boost for Dargaville

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Business advocacy and advisory group the Employers and Manufacturers Association recently came to Dargaville with the assistance of the Dargaville Community Development Board, hosting a two-day health and safety representatives training course.

The course, run at the town’s Sportsville complex by EMA Consultant Sheree Camilleri, was extremely well received by participants representing several local companies, with the consensus expressed that it was convenient not to have to travel to Whangarei or Auckland for upskilling.

“With Kaipara District in growth mode, EMA will look forward to more opportunities to further assist locals in their learning and training in Dargaville,” said Simon Poppleton, the EMA’s regional manager for Northland.”

His senior colleague, EMA chief executive Brett O’Reilly, agrees that there are challenges to tackle as a business community. That the EMA is placed well to assist Dargaville businesses through hosting regular briefings in the town.

“Our experts provide commentary and insights on the challenges around immigration, border management and supply chains, in addition to the dark cloud of pending government-introduced changes to the workplace that will raise costs of doing business and compliance

p DCDB member and business growth promoter Sue Curtis welcomes the assistance and involvement of the EMA in Dargaville

when many businesses are already struggling,” said Mr O’Reilly.

To keep local business leaders up to date with initiatives to beat these challenges and adapt to the forthcoming post-Covid market, the EMA, in association with the DCDB, will also host a summer briefing on March 15, once again at Sportsville, Dargaville.

The informative 90-minute briefing will run from 1.30pm, and is open to all business people. ¢

A planned weekend of suicide awareness and prevention activities will go ahead in Dargaville, thanks to the reduction of the Covid-19 alert level this week.

Spanning March 12 and 13, the initiative is supported by Te Rau Ora, the nationwide Maori health advocacy group, which has previously run a similar fundraiser and awareness day focussed on a motocross trail ride in rural Dargaville. This time, Te Houhanga A Rongo Marae is on board with a wananga and workshops on suicide prevention on Friday night, with a powhiri to welcome guests at 6pm followed p Motorcycles of all shapes and vintages are welcomed to ride out on Saturday, raising awareness about by kai and discussion on suicide prevention this important topic in the community. meet at Selwyn park at 9.30am on the On Saturday, a family fun day has 13th. This pair of events complements been planned at Selwyn Park, with the foundation of a specific office of free access to the Kauri Coast pools, the government for suicide prevention bouncy castles, music and a free following revelations that New Zealand’s barbecue lunch. Running from 10am suicide rate is the worst in the developed to 2pm, this event will coincide with world. If you think you, or someone you a ride to Kaihu welcoming all local know, may be thinking about suicide, call motorcyclists as a means of raising the Suicide Crisis Helpline for support on awareness. Those taking part in this 0800 828 865. If you believe either you convoy of remembrance for victims of or someone you know is in immediate suicide, and recognition of the need danger, please call emergency services to prevent further loss, are asked to immediately on 111. ¢

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New mental health tour plan

Opportunity knocks in lockdown

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Mental health advocate Cat Levine has her sights set on another schools tour after her Big Feelings Tractor Tour visited 20 schools in Northland last month, finishing up in Dargaville, Ruawai and Paparoa before heading home to Auckland and a level three lockdown.

Kaipara camping grounds are experiencing an influx of travellers over the fine weather, and Pahi Beach Holiday Park is no exception. With accommodation at a premium, local homemaker, Gaewyn Pook has found herself a new vocation.

“That made for a proper rest break, actually,” said Cat. “Now plans are underway for the next event.”

She was first involved with her father’s Great NZ Tractor Trek, where 15 tractors drove from Bluff to Cape Reinga while raising funds and awareness for hospice in 2019. Last year another Tractor Trek for mental health was cut short by the Covid pandemic.

“Following the great result in Kaipara and north, we are looking at a trek through the middle of the island next, from New Plymouth across to Hawke’s Bay,” Cat said. “The original route from Bluff to Cape Reinga just took too much logistical organisation, so the shorter courses are more productive.”

Cat speaks about mental health at schools along the chosen trek route.

“I have spoken to over 10,000 children in the past year, conveying crucial messages about how to take care of our mental health and wellbeing.

p Mental health advocate Cat Levine

“In 2021, I am delighted to partner with the University of Auckland’s National Institute for Health Innovation in a tour of intermediate and high schools. I will be speaking about depression and promoting their free online tool SPARX funded by the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project.” ¢

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“While many people have been forced into idleness at home with Covid lockdowns and restrictions, I have been really busy getting new accommodation up and running to cope with increasing demand from travellers,” she said.

Gaewyn recently joined the committee which administers the camp area, and was soon in charge of project-managing a new six-berth cabin.

“I started from scratch with a bare wooden shell, so had to have finishing work done ready for painting and getting quotes, then on to building a large roofed sundeck and wheelchair access ramp — all sourcing and juggling quotes.

Then I was off to buy bedding, drapes and furniture aimed at getting the best deals available. Now I’m organising a concrete pathway.”

Pahi Beach Holiday Park manager Julie Kenny said despite the lack of overseas visitors, the camp was in high demand with record numbers either booking or just rolling up seeking a campsite, motorhome parking and power, or cabin accommodation.

p Gaewyn Pook — from homemaker to project manager

“We often have a large group of people from the Philippines working in New Zealand but unable to go home for family holidays with the border closed. However, we have many kiwis just wanting a few days’ break from town. They seem to have discovered the great amenities we have to offer and the chance to catch a snapper off the wharf too.” ¢

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Selling the golden goose u by Russ T Spanners

Robert Muldoon, ex-prime minister and Rocky Horror Show narrator was known for two things. The first was his ‘think big’ philosophy, and the second was his bright blue Triumph 2500 motor car.

Muldoon had a bee in his bonnet about manufacturing things in New Zealand. Hence his choice of a car with a British badge, but one that was built locally. The colour matched his politics, of course. A few decades on, it looks like he had a point. Our ‘rock star economy’ is looking more like an ageing karaoke singer, delivering low wages and reliant, for better or worse, on selling raw materials from the land.

Take a look at our biggest exports, and you’ll see how that breaks down.

More than 28% of our total exports were in just three commodities last year; dairy, eggs and honey.

That’s a total of $14.74 billion worth of pancake ingredients. Meat was next, clocking in with 14% of exports, logs and timber accounted for 7.9%, and our orchardists raked in 6.7% for fresh fruit and nuts. Cereals and grains brought home 4.3%, and it’s at this point that we finally reach the first manufactured product on the list, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. New Zealand sends in excess of 60% of our top exports out the door, therefore, without doing much

to them apart from harvesting them from nature.

“Great, green, good! Go, the farmers and foresters!” you might say.

Nevertheless, there are a few problems with just being the South Pacific’s storehouse of raw materials. Firstly, although we currently beat the world in many farming fields, competition is coming on strong from nations where there’s no minimum wage, no government checks and balances, and no health and safety, let alone greenhouse gas emission laws.

Manufacturing things here would also make us less isolated if there were to be a global pandemic, for example. In Muldoon’s era, we were even quite good at it. We don’t want to get into a race to the bottom of wages and working conditions against the developing world or even Communist China. What we should be doing is what our rocket scientists and superyacht designers, our John Brittens, Weta Workshops and Burt Munros have been up to — innovating, to beat the world with brains instead of literal brawn. ¢

Lions’ phone book call for numbers The time has come to contact Dargaville Lions Club if you’d like to be included in the Dargaville Lions Telephone Directory for this year. Give the organisers a call and get involved with this utility to get yourself known.

Contact Ross 09 439 8931, Clive 09 439 7464 or John 09 439 5937.

Fire season change Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Kaipara District from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season at 8am Friday, March 5.

Principal Rural Fire Officer Myles Taylor says while the fire risks in the district have reduced, Fire and Emergency still want Kaipara people to be careful when considering lighting an open-air fire.

“People will need a permit to light an open fire in a restricted season,” he says. “Go to checkitsalright.nz and follow the instructions. There is a lot of fire safety advice there to help you reduce the risk of a fire starting or getting away on you.

“If a permit holder’s fire does get out of control, they need to call 111 immediately,” Mr Taylor says.

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Art nights bring colour Battle of the bakers u by Andy Bryenton

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Dargaville artists are invited to attend a free series of creative evenings intended to get more people involved in painting and expression.

The Great Kaipara Bake Off is coming, with big prizes and community fun planned by organisers at Dargaville’s Good Life, McKay’s 100% and Fosters Home Decorating stores.

Hosted by tutor Kimberlee Aliasgar and funded by a grant from Creative Communities Kaipara, the initial run of ‘paint night’ Thursdays will run fortnightly through the months of autumn, spanning March 11 and 25, April 8 and 22, and May 6 and 20. Dargaville Artists spokesperson John Pickworth says that all supplies, from canvas to brushes to paints, will be provided free of charge to those who take part.

“Our tutor will paint a demo piece and explain new techniques each evening, but the setting is very informal. We want people to come and try something new, and perhaps something they have never considered before. It’s not for experienced artists only; our aim is to create a supporting p Unleash creativity — with a grant providing free canvas, paints and brushes; there’s no excuse not studio environment.” to dive into painting this autumn Indeed, this initial course, which will be held at the Muddy Waters Gallery brushes and paints and even leave in Dargaville’s Hokianga Road Municipal work here over the period of the course Chambers, may provide budding artists to complete night by night,” says the with a chance to experiment with new artist and graphic designer. She has brushes, colour mixing and subjects. volunteered at the gallery for some Tutor Kimberlee says that she’s not time after moving to Dargaville recently. there to critique but to share some Those who wish to take part in insights, tips and tricks. this free course should email info.

“Everyone is welcome, and you can dargavillearts@gmail.com or call John bring your own sketches, your own Pickworth on 027 525 8189. ¢

Four weeks of heats will be open to all comers across four kinds of classic baking, selecting four top kitchen wizards to vie for supremacy in the finals. Good Life Stores co-owner and event organiser Drew Wardle says that it’s a way to highlight the positive, not just in the kitchen prowess of our locals but also of the town.

“We’ve got four different p The Good Life team and judge Kiri Taylor are ready to raise categories for the four initial the curtain on the Kaipara’s best baking rounds, and they are open to all comers. The only prerequisite value caps the final. This event will is that you have to bring your baked feature a cake baking and decorating goods into Good Life for judging before challenge, live, at a planned hobby and clubs fair, with organisations such 1pm each Saturday.

“For the first Saturday, April 3, we’re as the Scouts, fire brigade, stock car inviting people to enter their scones. racers, little theatre and cinema already For April 10, we’re judging the best on board. Expect raffles, games, fun sleeves. On April 17, muffins are and prizes as Dargaville comes out to in the spotlight. Then on April 24, celebrate the diversity of its teams and clubs. Those interested in joining up it’s cookies.”

The winners of each round will be should call Drew at Good Life to book chosen in a blind taste test by Feed a table.

The Great Dargaville Bake Off is open and Flour catering entrepreneur and pop-up shop owner Kiri Taylor. They’ll to all comers of all ages and all levels of receive more than bragging rights, skill. Organisers opine that many a top taking home gift vouchers from Good chef or pastry professional has been Life as well as local sponsors Fosters bested by ‘grandma’s secret recipe’ Home Decorating and McKay’s 100% during the years. Roll out the rolling pin Electrical. A grand prize of $1,500 and give it a go. ¢

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Driving better health outcomes u by Andy Bryenton

Kaipara people who need assistance to reach their medical appointment have a ‘guardian angel on wheels’ in the form of Dargaville’s health shuttle service.

THERE IS A FULL TIME PRIVATE CLINIC IN WHANGAREI, RUN BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH PROBLEMS Such as troublesome bleeding; menopause concerns; abnormal smears; pelvic pain; pain or irritation ‘down there’; fertility issues; non–surgery options for prolapse and bladder problems.

Many of the common problems can be treated with simple minor procedures done either at the clinic or at Kensington Hospital.

The emphasis at the clinic is on making sure women have as much information as possible about their own health on which to base their decisions as to the type of treatment that is best for them.

Dr. Rachel Moss, the specialist gynaecologist, can see you to make a thorough gynaecological assessment and discuss options for treatment.

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p Te Ha Oranga and the Kaipara Community Health Trust have teamed up to ensure that the region’s health shuttle service is there for those who need it most

The branded van with its driver Barbara Fowlie is a familiar sight both at Dargaville Medical Centre and hospital and across in Whangarei, where many locals must travel for specialist appointments, a free service provided by the Kaipara Community Health Trust.

“As a citizen unable to drive now, I am very appreciative of the flexibility and professionalism of the health shuttle service,” says regular passenger Dave Silby. “The whole town, and the wider region, should know about this initiative and use it.”

The health shuttle service runs from Monday to Friday as a pre-booked service, which is where Te Ha Oranga comes in, arranging a timetable that fits in with people’s medical appointments.

“We’re so grateful for the assistance from Te Ha Oranga in making our passenger bookings,” says KCHT CEO Debbie Evans.

“We can’t praise their team enough, alongside that of our driver and all those who have supported the health shuttle to get the service to where it is today, helping people every day in such an important way.”

Ms Evans notes that it’s a pertinent time to remind the community that this valuable free service is available to all, breaking down transport barriers to receiving treatment. KCHT don’t charge a fee but donations are greatly appreciated to help with running costs.

“Sometimes, you are not aware of community initiatives like this until you really need them. However, we want to both promote the health shuttle as a success in our community and tell people, who may not be regulars, that it’s there for them too.”

Those in need of the health shuttle should call 09 439 3013 to book in advance. ¢

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Gas axed in proposed plan

by Andy Bryenton

The plan is in from the central government; no new natural gas connections to the network or bottled LPG connections after 2025. Ailing gas heating and hot water systems may have to switch to electricity or biomass when replaced, and existing natural gas supplies might be phased out as early as 2050.

The story of natural gas begins millions of years ago, with the mass extinctions that ushered out the dinosaurs. The end of that story looks likely to be written by government legislation, starting in the present day.

Proponents are in favour, for green reasons, preventing what is being called the Anthropocene extinction, the climate shift that could wipe out life as we know it. Detractors point to the almost universal use of natural gas for barbecues, restaurants, welding and more.

The end of gas is part of the Climate Change Commission’s report on how New Zealand could go carbon neutral by 2050. While many of the suggestions made in the report are focussed on agriculture and transport, the gas phaseout came as a shock to small businesses in the hospitality industry, where 95 per cent of restaurants are gas-powered. It’s also prompted a rethink by building firms looking at future-proofing their designs, and consumers considering the end of califonts, gas hot water heaters and gas fires, gas ovens and hobs.

“We can’t continue to postpone what we need to do to reach our goals,” said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

“The government will not hold back,” she reiterated, saying that future generations should not foot the bill for current inaction.

The cost of this is estimated at one per cent of our national gross domestic product each year, or roughly $2 to $3 billion.

However, those in the gasfitting industry, those who supply gas to homes and restaurants, and those who sell heating, cooking and water heating appliances will feel a much bigger shake up coming.

Already gas products have seen a dip in sales, based only on the revelation that there’s 29 years to go before the tap is turned off. That, to some, is a price being paid today for blue sky (or green) promises tomorrow. ¢

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Apprentice stars sought u by Andy Bryenton

New Zealand’s building industry is searching for it’s top rising stars, as the 2021 Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year competition gets underway. Applications are open now for young builders to have their chance in the spotlight.

‘As an apprentice, you are the sector’s future leaders,’ states the invitation to get involved. ‘The competition will test your project management, business and presentation skills as well as practical skills.’

The competition tests not just the skills of young tradespeople on the tools, but all those other aspects that make for a top builder. Fostering this kind of talent is vital to producing the leaders

of tomorrow in an industry tasked with tackling a nationwide housing shortage.

Applications are open from April 1 and run all month.

Ever y entrant receives a complimentary pack of clothing and gear from Carters, the hardware and timber company, to help get them started. The middle of the year will see practical tests laid down and judging taking place region by region.

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p New Zealand’s Master Builders, BCITO and Carters are proud to team up to foster young talent with the apprentice of the year awards

Last year’s northern sector winners were Thomas O’Brien, apprenticed to Beacon Construction, with Kees Kramer of Marty Hyland Building Contractors second, and Brendan Regan from Twin Solutions coming in third.

As well as bragging rights and a fantastic boost for their CV, Northland’s regional winner in 2021 will receive a place at a specially designed Outward Bound course, top-flight tools and products from Carters’ suppliers, and a business tools grant from Carters to the value of $2,000.

Then there’s the honour of representing the north at the national competition in Auckland during November. There’s

an extensive application to be part of this competition, as young apprentices will need their employer and training advisor’s support to get involved.

However, it’s a great way of advancing young careers, and an opportunity to celebrate not just the young people who have decided to train up and become future builders, but also the companies passing on their skills and experience to make this possible. If you know an apprentice who is dedicated and talented enough to deserve a shot at the top honour in their profession, tell them to visit apprenticeoftheyear.co.nz and get prepared now to apply in just under a month’s time. ¢

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AUTO

Roll out the big guns u by Andy Bryenton

The Ford Ranger has been New Zealand’s favourite ute for so many years now that it’s hard to remember a time before it was on the scene, changing the perceptions of motorists about having a ‘truck’ as their daily driver.

However, before the Ranger came to these shores, Ford had already convinced their core market that driving a big, rugged and V8-powered pickup was perfectly sensible on a daily basis.

The United States market first met the F-150 right after the second world war, when Ford was retooling its factories from producing tough, hardy utility trucks for the war effort. Lessons learned in keeping the army going through European snows and Pacific-theatre heat, mud and sand all went into the new pickup.

So far as love stories go, the resulting match was a rival for anything penned

by Mills & Boon. Through fourteen generations of upgrades, the Ford F-150 has become the single best selling vehicle in US history, walloping the Model T and Mustang. One is sold, proverbially, every 15 seconds. It’s literally featured on T-shirts with pictures of flags and eagles, as American as baseball and July 4.

How, then, does such a quintessentially American beast sit with the New Zealand public? Bear in mind that this is a ute on a scale even bigger than the Ranger and the Everest, Ford’s largest offerings in the Kiwi market thus far. It turns out we can’t get enough of this five-litre V8 powered, 400-plus horsepower workhorse. Bigger, taller, longer and wider, with enough room in the cab for a literal desk to hold your laptop, the F-150 has caught the imagination of

p Dargaville Ford now offers the F-150, Ford’s big, bold, brawny American ute with serious load space and power

those who want something both utterly functional and definitively noticeable.

There’s so much demand that a workshop of technicians spends all day, every day switching steering wheels from one side to the other, making the big powerful Fords available to a local audience. They’re giving Dodge’s Ram series a serious competitor, despite the Mopar pickup being first on the scene.

Part of that is sheer presence, of course; with a bonnet-line up to your chin and a

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cabin the size of all outdoors, there’s no missing the F-150. However, the rest is down to the sheer production numbers.

With thousands of this most popular of Fords hitting the road each day, parts will never be in short supply and more than half a century of development has perfected the recipe. ¢

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Kaipara Service Directory Shafeen Ali • 021 074 2244 ali.electrical2018@gmail.com Operating out of Omamari

Company 85x47 • Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne

ATJ

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• Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc

• Farm & Recreational, Quads + Bikes • Quality ATV & Motorbike tyres • General Service to Full rebuild • Gst Registered • Free Pickup + Delivery

85x47 DARGAVILLE

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

Registered And Licenced Electrical Inspector

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Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth

Residential/Commercial • Dargaville/Kaipara

Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625

CONTRACT FENCING

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd 24 Hours — 09 439 8016

OPTOMETRISTS PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

THURSDAY’S 10.30AM — 4.00PM Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Locally owned and operated The Point of Difference

Jessica Young – 020 4119 1299 office@dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

Bruce Young – 027 575 7377 www.dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

CERTIFIED PLUMBER CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com

ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions

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AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Tip Truck Hire Septic Farms KAURI COAST Subdivisions & more CONTRACTING LTD Gary Whippy 027 469 8079 gary@kccontracting.co.nz www.facebook.com/kauricoastcontracting For all your general digger works, drainage and civil work.

AVAILABLE FOR ESSENTIAL FARM WORK • EXCAVATIONS • TRENCHING • DRAINS & WATER TABLES • POST BORING • SITE CLEARANCE • TIP TRUCK FOR LOAD REMOVALS • ROCK BUCKET & “THUMB” EXPERIENCED OPERATOR

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FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES • Crisis Support and Advocacy • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling • ACC Sensitive Claims • Refuge Accommodation or Assistance with Relocation • Safety Programmes, Parenting and Empowerment Programmes

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588

Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

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Norman Kitchen Design

Kitchens make the home 30 Normanby Street, Dargaville Office 09 439 4884 Email: normankitchendesign@xtra.co.nz

For new kitchens, cabinets, repairs and hardware Norman Kitchen Design

THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR Ameet Maharaj Phone: 022 172 3327 maharaj.ameet@gmail.com Fridge/Freezers, Dishwashers, Dryers, Cooktops, Ovens, Washing Machines.

Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage

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Using worms, sun and time - we process all our liquid waste into rich compost.

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FOR ALL YOUR ENGINEERING NEEDS We do steel, hydraulic hoses, stainless & aluminium engineering

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CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 16 March 2021 edition is Monday 15 March 2021 Work Wanted

For Sale

Trades & Services

Property Maintenance

CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine — Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.

NEW BUILDS, renovations, extensions etc, qualified LBP builder. Phone Ethan 027 337 2912 or 021 0819 3758.

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk lots $40 per cubic metre, small lots $40 per cubic metre plus freight.

B&H Whangarei are also available for all types of fencing. Call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458.

FIREWOOD, DRY hotmix of gum & cypress. In bulk, $90 per cubic metre delivered in Dargaville area.

Phone or text Henry 021 734 906.

HAY CONVENTIONAL Tangiteroria. Phone 09 433 2797.

HONEY FOR sale $25 per kg, free postage. Call or txt 021 029 16071.

LEEM MULTIPURPOSE Amplifier, suitable for guitar, bass, keyboard, drum machine and 2 microphones.

Phone 09 439 4224.

LOUNGE SUITE 3 seater, plus 3 lazy boys, brown fleck material $400. Phone 09 439 4324 after 4pm.

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.

TICKETS NOW on sale, Dargaville Museum, Kevin Friedrich Concert “An American Journey” Sunday 28th March, 1pm. Lighthouse Function Centre. Adults $25, children $10. Phone 09 439 7555.

For Rent COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. 120 square metres, in centre of town. Phone 021 439 821 or 09 439 8456.

SMALL 2 bedroom fully furnished flat for rent. Suits 2 adults and 1 child. $390 per week including water and power. $1,000 bond, 2 weeks rent in advance, no pets. Phone 027 726 2839.

To Let FLATMATE WANTED Female to share 3 bedroom house with another female. $180 includes wifi, room, power, water. Must be clean, tidy, honest, pay bills.

No pets, in town. Phone 021 139 5930.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

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

Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

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.

DENISE CLARK

Entertainment DON’T MISS “An American Journey” Kevin Friedrich Concert, Sunday 28th March, 1pm. Lighthouse Function Centre. Adults $25, children $10. Phone 09 439 7555.

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

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.

Livestock

MATAKOHE SALE FRIDAY 19TH MARCH 2021 12.30PM Featuring Boner Cows

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Phone or Txt Paul

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

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. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

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Murray Lynch 021 966 501 Noel Baker 027 455 5828 Don McKenzie 021 754 174 Grant Harrison 027 210 1479

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

Tree Services KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local.

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

TOKATOKA Situations Vacant MECHANICALLY MINDED Person Required — maintenance & repairs for small local business. With some flexibility 20 to 30 hrs per week. Some customer service & computer work involved. This could grow into full time for the right person. For more information, apply via email to: startnewjobdarg@gmail.com.

THE WAIPOUA Forest Trust is seeking seasonal planters to work from 10th May to 24th September 2021. $22.10 p/hr + 8% holiday pay. Must be fit, hardworking, trustworthy and enjoy working in all weather conditions. Free accommodation can be provided during the working week. Please contact Georgie at manager@waipoua.nz if you are interested.

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CLASSIFIEDS Situations Vacant

Dargaville Ford are looking for a Service Administrator who must have a reasonable standard of mechanical knowledge.

Must be a “team person”, have a good knowledge of email, Word and Excel computer skills.

Be passionate about customer service, and communicate with all staff and customers.

Immediate start if possible.

Must have a tidy appearance and approachable manner.

Training available to applicants.

Apply in person to Lindsay West.

Dealer Principal.

Remuneration based on past experience and qualifications.

This is long-term employment for the right applicant.

Phone 09 439 7315 or 027 499 1516

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 16 March 2021 edition is Monday 15 March 2021 Public Notices

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville A-A Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby St. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

“AN AMERICAN Journey” Kevin Friedrich Concert, Sunday 28th March, 1pm. Lighthouse Function Centre.

Adults $25, children $10. Phone 09 439 7555 DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

DARGAVILLE MUSEUM Presents “An American Journey” Kevin Friedrich Concert, Sunday 28th March, 1pm. Lighthouse Function Centre. Adults $25, children $10. Phone 09 439 7555.

EVOLUTION, SCIENTIFIC impossibility. Observe the irreducible infinite complexity of cells???

TE PUNA O Te Reo O Takiwira Te Kohanga Reo AGM. Date: 16th March 2021, venue: 38-40 Finlayson Park Ave Te Kohanga Reo, time: 5pm. Nau mai haere mai.

FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION CONCRETE WORKER

We are a small concrete manufacturing company, and we are looking for someone who will help us grow our business.

They must be: • Prepared to learn all aspects of producing our wide range of concrete products • Self motivated • Enjoy working things out We are a small team, and you get to do a bit of everything once fully trained. The person we are looking for needs to be physically fit, keen to learn, and enjoy working in a team.

Please apply in writing or Email to: admin@wadeconcrete.co.nz

Wade Concrete Products Ltd 26C Edward Street, Dargaville

Counsellor & Programme Facilitator Are you an experienced qualified Counsellor looking for a great opportunity and an attractive region to live and work in?

S.O.S Kaipara is based in Dargaville and works throughout the Kaipara District, we provide specialist support, counselling, refuge accommodation and prevention education services to women and children who have experienced family and/or sexual harm.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and skilled Counsellor & Programme Facilitator to join our team in providing sexual and family violence services to the Kaipara District community.

The role will include providing counselling services and delivery of prevention education programs to the community. In return we offer a supportive environment, competitive salary and other benefits.

More information is available through our website: www.soskaipara.com Please send your CV and Covering Letter to our Recruiter: Sally Leftley, SL Advisory Limited, sally@sladvisory.co.nz

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N.W.M.RSA Women’s Section

AGM

Meeting 22nd March will be held at the Clubrooms at 1pm.

All Welcome.

BAYLYS BEACH SEA WEEK FAMILY FUN DAY March 13th 2-5pm. Museum shipwreck display at Baylys Community Centre, tea and coffee available.

Beach games, competitions,tug of war, prizes, and BBQ.

HOSTED BY BBS

Public Notices

Dargaville

AGM All welcome

Speaker Kelvin Sullivan, computer repairs, etc

15th March 1pm

Kaipara Community Centre, 38 Hokianga Road Call Heather 09 439 4452 or 021 177 7886 or Dot 09 439 1711

Death Notice

VICTOR GEORGE HURLOCK

Passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2021, aged 95 years.

The family would like to thank Dr. Hogan, Dr. Herman, and the staff at Kauri Coast Resthome for Vic’s outstanding care.

In accordance with Victor’s wishes, a private farewell was held.

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VENUE: Kaipara Kumara Forecourt TRADING TABLE: 9am VIEWING OF GOODS: 9.30am AUCTION STARTS: 10am Sponsors’ products for auction – includes farming products Toys, books, clothes, furniture, household goods, bric-a-brac, etc Food & refreshments available EFTPOS Available Contact: Jim Simpson jdsimpson@slingshot.co.nz

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DARGAVILLE LIONS CLUB LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

The club hopes to produce and publish a local phone directory as in previous years.

We need your assistance to enable us to have all the correct phone numbers, mobile and email details. Anyone who wishes to make corrections to the new directory may contact the following Lions: Ross Murdoch 09 439 8931 regals2@xtra.co.nz Clive McDermott 09 439 7464 clive.mcdermott@xtra.co.nz John Tomlinson 09 439 5937 Lawrence King 027 812 9718 nzkings04@yahoo.co.nz Please help us to help you.

McLean, John Robert

On 23rd February 2021, John passed peacefully at Dargaville Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara. Loved son of Alf and Daphne (both deceased).

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ruth and Ross Dreadon (Dargaville) Mary and the late Mike Dropich (Auckland) Lucy and Bernard Campbell (Whangarei) and Rex (Dargaville).

Loved Uncle of his nephews and nieces.

"Rest in Peace" Requiem Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Dargaville on Saturday 27th February 2021 followed by interment at Mount Wesley Cemetery Dargaville.

All communications to PO Box 289 Dargaville.

Unveiling

Iwa (Eva) Lang

Due to Covid-19 we were unable to farewell Mum as we would have liked to. So, we would like to invite you all to Mum’s Memorial/Unveiling on Saturday, 27th March 2021.

There will be a Church Service at the Dargaville Anglican Church at 10am followed by the graveside unveiling service at Mt Wesley Cemetery.

You are then invited back to Darlene’s for refreshments and to share memories of Mum. For more details phone or text Darlene on 021 259 6259

Acknowledgements

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Independent Brand 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 1A Parore Street, Dargaville known as Independent Brands.

Leila Margaret Tibbits (Hutton) 18-07-1924 07-12-2020

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Remote Alcohol Retailer.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday (7 days) 24 hours.

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 only publication of this notice.

Thank you for thinking of my family when I passed.

You may have sent a lovely card or perhaps a beautiful floral tribute or given baking. Said the kindest words or offered a prayer.

Whatever you did to console our family during this sad time we are truly thankful. As many addresses are unknown, please accept this as a personal thank you.

Noeline & Natalie

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