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Landfill protest goes nationwide u by Paul Campbell

The Fight the Tip movement opposed to a proposed mega-landfill in the Dome Valley, seen as a major pollution threat to the Kaipara Harbour, has asked the Environmental Select Committee at parliament to seek a ban on rubbish dumps near any waterway in the entire country.

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Dargaville library gets a birthday

Dargaville’s central library is due for a refurbishment, with a two-week closure while the space is reimagined …

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Blessing for rail trail The Kaihu Valley Rail Trail has moved another step closer, with a formal blessing of the works about to be begun …

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The move came as a decision on the application by Chinese-owned Waste Management Ltd for a dump for Auckland’s rubbish in Dome Valley is expected from hearing commissioners this week, on Wednesday, May 12.

For two years, Fight the Tip has led widespread combined iwi and local body opposition to the plan that would occupy a catchment of the Hoteo River, which feeds the Kaipara Harbour and its extensive environment. Executive members Michelle Carmichael and Sue Crockett flew to Wellington last week to take the movement’s concerns up to another level.

In a hard-hitting and well-researched address, the pair said: “it is clear there is a systemic failure to protect waterways from rubbish nationwide.

Any amount of toxins in our waterways in our (combined) view is unacceptable.”

As local residents, Fight the Tip knew the land area for the proposed tip was prone to flooding, unstable, and also home to rare flora and fauna. “How is considering a landfill here being responsible,” Ms Carmichael asked.

“Current guidelines are not enough and need to be reinforced by an essential government statement to all councils that landfills are banned near waterways nationwide.

“Presenting to the Environment Select Committee to ban landfills near waterways was a great experience.” Ms Carmichael said afterwards. ”We felt it

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“Our local MPs Chris Penk from National and Marja Lubeck from Labour were present at the presentation, showing their united political support for the petition.

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“We hope we have managed to share enough of the issues to convince the committee that the regulations around landfill siting are strengthened so that mitigation is not used as a tool to reduce environmental responsibilities.”

Sue Crockett said they were now waiting to hear the result of the commission hearings on the Waste Management application, which was also opposed by the Department of Conservation and the Kaipara District Council, among other entities. “We will see what comes out of it. We just have to keep prodding and pushing” to achieve a good outcome. ¢

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p The old wooden trestle bridge outside of Maungaturoto is once again in action carrying containers to the north, as the rail link to Auckland takes the pressure off of the port there. After years of relative inaction, it’s a surprise for many to see trains thundering down the rails in the rural Kaipara, and it’s elicited a reminder from the railway authorities; be vigilant and careful around the tracks and at level crossings. The line is now live and carrying heavy goods, so all rails should be treated as active and hazardous.

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p In the recent school holidays, nine Scouts from Dargaville took the opportunity to visit the Scouts NZ bach on Rangitoto Island, the youngest volcano in the Hauraki Gulf. Highlights from the trip included a trek to the summit of Rangitoto, exploring the lava caves, taking photos, the ferry trip across Auckland Harbour, and toasting marshmallows over a fireplace like generations of Scouts before them. There was also the chance to see takahe and other native birds, flora and fauna on the largely uninhabited volcanic island. The Scouts offer a big ‘thank you’ to all those who supported their sausage sizzles, which were hosted by The Warehouse. Doug Nilsson Kumaras, Kaipara Kumara and Dargaville High School also helped make this trip a reality.

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p Original compositions, Kiwi classics reimagined, dance, laughs, the mother of all alphabetic tongue twisters and much more are packed into the Dargaville Little Theatre’s variety show, which began its run last Saturday. A collaboration between artists across many creative disciplines, the show, Homegrown, has given people not usually seen onstage in Dargaville a chance to tread the boards.

There will be two final performances this week, on Friday and Saturday nights, with tickets still available from the Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre.

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Investing in the fundamentals

Major boost in health facilities

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u by Paul Campbell

Kaipara’s unsealed road network is already feeling the benefits of an $8 million Provincial Growth Fund cash injection, as stakeholders in maintaining and improving roads deploy new science and engineering to remake the network from the ground up.

Health facilities in Kaipara and wider Northland are taking a quantum leap forward with Maungaturoto's multimilliondollar dementia unit set to open its doors in July, while new facilities at Whangarei Hospital mean patients from here will no longer automatically have to go to Auckland for life-saving heart procedures.

p Members of the KDC, Northern Transport Alliance and Ventia assess the performance of Settlement Road; the endgame is for every unpaved Kaipara road to be rebuilt like this

At a meeting involving members of the Northern Transport Alliance, Kaipara District Council, roading professionals Ventia and the media, a strategy was unveiled that overturns the old way of crafting unsealed roads, which project participants identified as part of the problem. They propose that washboarding, potholes, loose gravel, surface loss and destabilisation are best addressed by rethinking the construction of roads and then applying that new knowledge across the region.

“Cost maintenance analysis began as far back as 2011 when we began to look for new efficiencies,” says project manager Bernard Petersen.

“We wanted to redefine our unsealed road specification.”

It led to research completed by internationally recognised roading scientist Dr Phil Paige-Green. His work on the use of different aggregates and clay fines to craft a more durable roading course informed research which was presented to our own Low Volume Roads conference six years ago. With this knowledge in hand, an application was made to the PGF and accepted.

This cash boost has helped, in the words of senior asset manager Andy

Brown, to move the focus of unsealed roading in the Kaipara from reactive maintenance (grading and broad-casting of gravel) to proactive.

“It’s about doing the right thing by the road when it needs it.”

Settlement Road, Hakaru, was a flagship road of the new design and is performing well. It’s part of the 31.9km of roading already rebuilt using PaigeGreen’s concepts and know-how built by the NTA’s new ‘centre of excellence’, training staff and upskilling the workforce. With better watercourses, a new contour, and a ‘wearing course’ of hard clay and aggregate mix, this road is not the usual colour or shape; the experts assembled point out that the old idea that a road made of loose chip is a good one is outdated.

Dust is visibly reduced, and gravel loss slashed back as well. Roads like this will need less grading, and be refurbished on a schedule as they are predictable in their durability. To date, 1.4 million of the 8.6 million PGF budget has been expended, but the method is now sound and ready to roll out. West Kaipara unsealed roads are heavily targeted for near-future rebuilds in the new design. ¢

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Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust co-chair, Graeme Slatter, says a VIP list is being drawn up that will include former ministers Winston Peters and Shane Jones. They were instrumental in obtaining $1.75 million from the Provincial Growth fund, which set the seal on the community-funded p Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust — 14-bed dementia unit.

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“We are organising and Front: Alison Robinson, Paula Mooney, Nona Rogers setting the exact date with the builders, and the public will here, and will be “transformational for be able to see the facility pending Northlanders,” he said. Both are due to patient admission after full health be operational by July. department audits and certification,” A Linear Accelerator bunker and he said. equipment at Whangarei Hospital to The unit is the first in a staged provide radiation treatment for people plan to have 24/7 hospital care in with cancer, and buses to offer mobile the town. surgical and lithotripsy services are Health minister Andrew Little also underway. last week opened a new operating The cardiac catheter laboratory is theatre and laboratory at Whangarei expected to treat around 1,000 patients Hospital. It means procedures like a year, and the two new operating angiograms, angioplasty and the theatres bring the total number at insertion of pacemakers can be done Whangarei Hospital to eight. ¢

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Dargaville library gets a birthday

Understanding cystic fibrosis

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Dargaville’s central library is due for a refurbishment, with senior librarians advising that there will be a two-week closure while the space is reimagined and made a better fit for purpose.

Last week’s Dargaville bake-off and fun day raised more than $6,000 for the cause of cystic fibrosis. Fighting any chronic illness is a worthy charity, but in this particular case, there is a local human story behind the generosity.

While this is a heads-up to book lovers to stock up on some weighty tomes now to tide them over the gap, the news is positive for the library. The demand for electronic engagement, online educational courses, reference books, non-fiction titles and a growing selection of entertaining reads means that even the most generous assessment would call the Normanby Street premises ‘a tight fit’.

Lisa Salter, Kaipara Libraries manager, says they are rearranging some of the facilities to make better use of the space p Dargaville’s library is receiving a refurbishment that requires two weeks of closure from late May; book they have. lovers are invited to stock up soon “We’re moving large print and audiobooks to a quieter space, so The library will receive new flooring people will be able to browse better. The along with the new layout, which is public computers will be relocated to be seen as a way to accommodate all of closer to the counter so the team can the many library-centred services on help customers if they need it. Shelving offer until a possible future move to will be improved, and we’re installing new premises. To make the best use of more CCTV,” says Ms Salter. the current space, the Dargaville library “The changes we are making are all will be closed temporarily for a freshenquite small, but we think they will make up from 5pm Friday, May 28, reopening a big difference for library users.”

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Young Liam Juretich is a typical two and a half year old, full of energy and curiosity. He’s also one of the 540 Kiwis with CF. It makes it hard for him to digest foods and shake off illnesses.

CF also makes it hard to breathe, leading to the necessity for a daily routine for Liam which includes physio to clear his lungs, a hypertonic saline nebuliser, and special enzymes to help him digest his food and put on healthy weight.

His mum, Bex, says that while the routine is demanding, it’s become normal for their family.

“We’re doing alright. We’re quite lucky that we haven’t had hospital admissions for IV antibiotics. Covid coverage has actually helped a little, in that people are now more cautious about hygiene and spreading germs; they are more educated.”

This education helps because people with CF are susceptible to major complications from coughs and colds. There is hope on the horizon for CF; a new drug, Trikafta, has proven effective in diminishing symptoms, but

p Bex and Liam remind everyone that May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month — they’ll be running a raffle outside Countdown on May 29 to help all 540 Kiwis living with CF

it’s not subsidised by Pharmac. Hope, too, comes from donations such as that raised by the people of Dargaville last week.

“Special thanks have to go to Drew and Helen from Good life, to the boating club, and to all the people who donated items for the raffles and auctions,” says Bex. “We were blown away by the support; little Dargaville has a big spirit.” ¢

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Wharf work is delayed u by Paul Campbell

From a planned start in early April and a delay until the beginning of May, the long-planned upgrade of the Pahi Wharf has been further set back to the end of this month.

p The ‘digital wharf’ at Pahi from the sea

“There has been a delay to one of the contracts being awarded, and the on-site start date has had to move to late May,” said Kaipara wharves project communications adviser, Ruby Mitchell.

Wharf users and commercial fishermen using the facility are concerned, however, that the onset of winter weather will further slow progress. ”Wet and colder weather isn’t that conducive to progress, especially with winter southerlies in the offing,” said one local.

Ms Mitchell has said the initial work would consist of “bits and pieces happening down at the wharf, but a lot of the work will be mobilisation.”

The wharf project involves revamping the existing structure and the

addition of a separate gangway to a floating pontoon.

The original wharf was built by local residents in the 1980s, and it has now been bought by the Kaipara District Council for $1,000. The Pahi Boating and Fishing Club will collaborate with the council to look after the finished structure.

It follows the new $500,000 pontoon wharf upgrade at Dargaville built under the $4.95 million Kaipara Harbour Wharves project aimed to boost business, tourism, connection, ferry transport and more.

The Pahi Wharf upgrade plan is newly depicted in a digital ‘flyover’ available at youtube.com/ watch?v=7weQ4YoyZbU. ¢

Vaccine roll-out has huge uptake There’s enough Covid-19 vaccine for every Northlander.

That’s the message being broadcast by an inundated health service after the first fortnight of vaccine shots, available to citizens more than 50 years old.

Call volumes have swamped the switchboard, leading to a boost in staff who are now clearing backlogs by email and phone. All available clinics advertised in the first round of publicity were full before the doors opened, removing the chance for walk-in treatment. It bodes well for vaccination rates, despite social media and ‘alternative fact’ conspiracies casting aspersions on the efficacy and purpose of the vaccine roll-out.

Volumes of bookings have been high enough to crash the 0800 number set up for this purpose, leading the Northland DHB to make the following statement: ‘We are in the process of establishing a call centre so that the community can easily request an appointment, and this will make the process much easier for everyone. If you haven’t booked yet, don’t panic. There is enough vaccine for all Northlanders.

We will be running clinics until the end of the year.’ There will be more clinics,

through until December this year, say health authorities. An expanded call centre is being emplaced so that bookings can once again be taken via 0800 237 829, 9am until 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Another potential brake on the process is the concurrent annual rollout of the flu vaccine, which cannot be taken at the same time as the Covid shot. Those who have had one shot may have to wait for the other.

For example, if you are more than 65 years old, you may choose to have your influenza vaccination before your Covid-19 vaccination. Those who do so will need to wait for 14 days after your flu vaccination before you have your Covid-19 vaccination.

As of now, more than 10,000 Northlanders have successfully received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. These people will be contacted when it is time for a second and should not attempt to book a second shot for themselves or walk in to request one.

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Kaihu Valley Trail May update

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You may have noticed people out and about along the Kaihu Valley Trail (KVT) these last couple of weeks.

The different teams are researching what’s needed before any construction work begins.

• Lands and Survey are surveying boundaries, the five bridges possibly required and the State Highway 12 crossings. The SH12 information will be provided to Waka Kotahi NZTA to assist with their planning.

• The Property Group are discussing easements with landowners in some places, to reduce the SH crossings where possible.

• The Geo Tech Company are taking soil samples around where the five bridges would be located to determine whether the soil is suitable to support the structure.

• An archaeology assessment is being carried out along the Trail to identify any historically significant sites – these include railway stations, old railway bridges and any sheds or yards associated with the rail corridor.

• A Cultural Impact Assessment will be completed to identify the cultural and contemporary history of the KVT.

Dargaville Library will be closed temporarily for a freshen up from 5pm Friday 28 May, reopening Tuesday 15 June. You still have time to stock up on some good reads before then. You’ll be able to access ebooks, digital magazines, e-audiobooks etc while the library is closed to see you through.

Ripiro Beach Thanks very much to everyone who filled out our Ripiro Beach survey.

The information you gave us will help form the report identifying the interaction between the multiple beach users, and how the Council can help address any issues.

The Notice of Motion by Cr. David Wills that initiated this report can be found on our website (section four of the Council Meeting minutes).

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The Environmental Awards are also open for nominations. All around our district there are people and organisations working to protect and enhance our District's unique environment. Recognise them for their amazing efforts!

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River Road works Routine maintenance work has started on the River Road floodgate outlets, and will take another two weeks. Traffic management is in place. Please be mindful of the cordoned off machine working areas around 65–149 River Road.

Ruawai water mains renewal Anzac commemorations We are so proud to support the Anzac commemorations around our District. The Council provides wreaths, prints the service programmes, and contributes towards the Dargaville RSA breakfast. Councillors attended all five services and laid wreaths in Dargaville, Matakohe, Ruawai, Maungaturoto, and Hakaru.

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Work is starting on a water mains renewal in Ruawai. Our team and contractors will replace approximately 3,440m of old water main pipes along Freyberg Road, Well Street, and Jelllicoe Street (to just past the Reeve Street intersection).

The work will begin Monday 17 May and finish in July/August. Traffic disruptions will be minimal, though there will be a small number of public carparks and some footpaths impacted at times in the schedule.

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Blessing for rail trail

Anzac: future services?

u by Andy Bryenton

u by Paul Campbell

The Kaihu Valley Rail Trail has moved another step closer, with a formal blessing of the works about to be begun on this tourist and outdoors endeavour.

The future shape of Anzac services in Dargaville is expected to be discussed by a new committee following the Dargaville RSA annual general meeting, which will be held on Friday, May 15.

The rail trail was blessed by the Kaipara District council’s Iwi Relations manager Francis Toko, on behalf of Te Roroa, who were unable to send their own representative but fully endorsed Francis enacting the blessing.

As is traditional, the blessing was performed at the mouth of the Kaihu River on the incoming tide. The positive energy of the ceremony is intended to flow up the watercourse, along which the work is taking place.

The blessing comes as a storm p Francis Toko enacts a blessing on the rail trail, calling for safety for workers, success for the project and of preparatory work gets underway good fortune for those who utilise it on the project, recipient of a generous grant from the Provincial Growth which involves minimal interaction with Fund. An archaeological assessment is state highway traffic. For this same underway with archaeologists walking reason the property group is discussing the old rail corridor this week. They easements with several landowners in will look at the sites of 15 now long- the area.

Once completed, the Kaihu Valley Rail demolished stations, the architecture and engineering of the rail bridges dotted Trail will be maintained as a roading along the line, and the relics which may asset by the Northland Transportation still hide amid the overgrowth. A cultural Alliance, a collaboration between the impact survey by Te Roroa delves even Kaipara, Whangarei, Far North District further into the history and stories of the Councils, the Northland Regional Council and Waka Kotahi NZTA. With their help, Kaihu Valley at the same time.

Geotechnical works and surveying are the 40km ribbon of scenic cycleway also in full swing, with experts plotting will help boost tourism and encourage out a course and assessing the viability locals to get outdoors to appreciate the of surfaces, soils, bridges and a route beauty in Kaipara’s back yard. ¢

p Kaipara’s civic ceremony is held at The Kauri Museum at Matakohe

Community discussions have been underway since this year’s Anzac Day ceremonies, the first in two years because of the Covid lockdown last year, with many missing a town hall civic function to cater for a wider section of the population.

Outgoing RSA president, David Fagan, says prior to the AGM that he favours a civic ceremony for the town and district in addition to the dawn parade, which still takes place.

“It’s the case that older people find it difficult to attend the dawn parade.

At Ruawai, there is a later morning service, and Matakohe has a long history of a 10.30am parade and service with its association with (war

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hero and former prime minister) Gordon Coates. I believe, in my private opinion, that Dargaville needs the same type of collective service. However, it’s a matter for an incoming committee.”

Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith, says for his part, he would welcome public feedback on the issue. “I believe there’s been an organic change where people like to participate and get up at dawn and maybe wear family war medals on the right breast. In Kaipara and rural areas, there is a mixture of services.

“We (at the Kaipara District Council) are certainly open to hearing of community preferences for future Anzac observance.” ¢

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u by Andy Bryenton

The road to the Special Olympics is a long one, and while it ends in Russia on the global stage, the first step is the New Zealand nationals. Six local athletes are gearing up to attend in 2021.

Aon Insurance has made a move to new premises in Dargaville, with an open-plan office space reflecting their fresh approach to giving locals peace of mind.

There are 15 Special Olympians locally, and this year six have qualified to attend what is in effect the selection round for Russia as well as the Kiwi championships.

To help raise funds to send them on their way, Bev Hart has helped organise a housie afternoon this May, effectively helping one set of ‘games’ fun another.

For those unfamiliar, housie is easy to learn and fun to play, with fast-paced rounds known as p Housie fun leads to Special Olympics funding — an afternoon of housie ‘calls’ and raffles is set to help ‘calls’. It’s possible to win some local athletes on their way substantial prizes, too, which is why an enthusiastic crowd is expected nine calls, starting from 1.30pm, but on May 31 when the Special Olympics Bev suggests that it’s a good idea to fundraiser afternoon kicks off at the come down right after lunch to secure Dargaville Bowling club. There will be a good seat.

There will be a $2 gold coin entry on the door, a multi-draw costing $5 for three tickets, and game cards for the main event cost $5 for each nine.

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It’s an investment in the region for the nation’s leading rural insurance broker, bringing direct and interpersonal service to customers in the Kaipara.

“Our people are with you every step of the way. Our brokers act as your independent advocate with insurers, negotiating on your behalf to save you time, money and the worry arising from navigating and understanding complex insurance contracts,” said the team at the new Victoria Street office.

This ‘people focus’ makes for better long-term relationships. Aon is familiar with providing cover and security for businesses and has developed a range of insurance solutions designed to suit

any business type. They’re also there to help protect against cyber threats, a growing concern in the modern age, and provide astute and timely advice on risk management. As a rural office, peace of mind for farmers is often at the forefront.

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Riding for rescue services Rugby as art u by Andy Bryenton

u by Andy Bryenton

Members of the local Ulysses motorcycle club have followed up on an annual tradition by riding into Dargaville to donate a generous sum to the St John ambulance station.

Paintings and sculpture are being replaced by jerseys, photographs, boots and more as local rugby clubs hand over their taonga for a major art exhibition with a difference.

The Ulysses Club is a group of like-minded motorbike and trike enthusiasts who set out on scenic rides most weekends, enjoying good company and the sights and sounds of the open road. Their club’s motto, ‘grow old disgracefully’, is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the perception of motorbike clubs as rebels and a recognition that the members are all more than p Ulysses Club riders took part in their annual tradition at 40 years of age.

Anzac Day, visiting Dargaville’s ambulance station and Organisers of the club’s donating a generous sum yearly Anzac Day run, Nick and Anne Grbin, say that this annual Club members gathered for the tradition comes out of gratitude not only cheque presentation and then took for the servicemen and women honoured advantage of sunny and clear autumn by the day of commemoration but by conditions to head back out on the the life-saving work of the ambulance highway, having fulfilled another year’s service. This year 70 bikes made the tradition of generosity. Curiously, for a trek from Whangarei to Dargaville, group dedicated to chrome, horsepower delivering a cheque for $1,000 to the and modern machinery, the Ulysses St John base on Normanby Street. name comes from classical literature.

“I’m pleased that we are able to It’s a reference to a poem by Alfred, Lord support the St John ambulance, as it is Tennyson, which talks about the Greek such a good cause,” says Nick. “After hero Ulysses and his desire to give up all, you never know when you are going being a comfortable middle-aged king to need them.” and go on adventures again. ¢

Fans of rugby already know that their favourite game contains an element of artistry. However, this is being taken to the next level for the centennial of Northland rugby, with an art gallery display in Whangarei showcasing items from Kaipara’s rugby history.

It’s all part of the ongoing celebration of the centennial, though many local clubs, such as Southern in Te Kopuru, have even more decades behind their legacies.

To this end, club captains p Memories of rugby history displayed as fine art — the game was very different both here and abroad in 1920 and administrators are when the Northland union was born gleaning the trophy cabinets, photo albums and the walls of their the players, but the families, the clubs, clubrooms for real treasures. Items the administrators and coaches too,” worn by players who went on to national he says. or even international glory, for example, “This is about the history of a game or equipment and score sheets from that’s part of our community culture, when the game was very different. and there are names and events The local representative at the commemorated, which will bring back highest level of Northland rugby, Chris memories. We have photos going back Fife, says that it’s a fitting way to to the 1800s and early 1900s.” acknowledge the game’s heritage and The exhibition, which covers all of the its importance to our communities, sub-unions, will be open at Te Manawa then and now.

Gallery, on Dent Street, Whangarei, from “The exhibition is about honouring May 28, with free admission to the those who’ve gone before, and not just public from 10am to 4pm daily. ¢

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Excellence in art u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara Art Awards is gearing up for a triumphant return in 2021, promoting excellence in local creativity with a double gallery exhibition season and an awards ceremony judged by one of the nation’s most esteemed voices in art.

Organiser John Pickworth says that it’s time now for artists to state their intent to enter, as spaces are limited and the calibre and volume of work likely to be submitted this year is very high.

A hiatus due to Covid in 2020 means that participants among the Dargaville Arts Association and the Mangawhai Artists, which jointly host the awards, are enthusiastic to see what locals have created during lockdown and beyond.

“I’d encourage those who wish to put forward their works in both the 3D and 2D categories to fill in an entry form as an expression of interest very soon,” says John.

“In order to curate and present this important dual-exhibition event to the highest standard, this foreknowledge goes a long way.”

There will be three major categories judged by acclaimed artist Dr Carole Shepherd (ONZM) when the Kaipara Art Awards gala opening night arrives in October. Artists will have the chance to meet each other and dignitaries before winners are announced in two 2D categories; painting, and other media, including drawing, photography and printmaking. There is also a people’s choice, a single category for 3D works

p The Kaipara Art Awards showcases the best and brightest in our vibrant creative community; now is the time to express your interest in being a featured artist among this number

of sculpture, and an emerging artist’s award chosen from all categories at large.

It gives creators a wide window of opportunity between now, the time to register, and late July when finished works must be presented for display and judging. From October 1, all entered works will be on display at the Muddy Waters Gallery in Dargaville, moving to the Moir Street gallery in Mangawhai on November 4. ¢

Think before you share u by Jane Gray

Everyone has thoughts and opinions about something. That’s great; it’s what you do with your thoughts and opinions that count.

Social media seems to be the place to share an opinion — good, bad or just downright ugly. An opinion is just that, an opinion, and might not be based on anything other than emotion.

Often someone’s thought process, which informs their opinion, is skewed by poor reporting or bigotry and fanaticism. However, because it’s on social media, it takes flight.

Some things go viral because they are generally so outrageous people can’t believe they have happened.

There’s a natural part of us that wants to share it with friends to show them how stupid someone has been or how nasty or cruel.

Should we ask ourselves — why give something strength by giving it notoriety? Instead, share the positive and cute, not the negative and ugly side of humanity.

There is certainly a very ugly and destructive side to the human race. Racism, bigotry, abuse, fanaticism, and so the list goes on, and unbelievably, they are all taught behaviours; no one is born with these thought processes. What a sad indictment of the human race that a parent, grandparent or leader would teach an innocent to become this type of human. Why do we do it, and how in today’s modern world are these sorts of behaviours still happening? Worse, why are they accepted by so many?

Do these opinions continue to exist because of the fanatical factions of society beating their drums so long and loud, doing whatever they can to share their toxic view across whatever platform allows it?

How can we change it? It’s simple.

Share an informed opinion that can make a positive change.

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Helping biodiversity flourish in the Piroa/ Brynderwyn High Value Area

Wilding-pine blitz in Pataua South inspires iwi to upskill

Significant progress has been made towards restoring biodiversity in the Piroa/Brynderwyn High Value Area, thanks to a collective of more than a dozen community-led conservation projects and support from Northland Regional Council.

Since forming in 2017, Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare has deployed and continued to maintain approximately 1,250 pest traps within the area to protect resident birds from predators, and launched neighbourhood weed action groups to remove pest plants from reserves, walkways, and private land in Mangawhai, Langs Beach and Waipū Cove.

The Piroa/Brynderwyn HVA spans more than 22,000ha, from Bream Tail north to Waipū, bordered on the west by SH1. It’s one of several areas in Northland where high biodiversity combined with strong community interest have led to large-scale community pest control programmes, with funding and support from council.

Building on more than 30 years of work by Marunui Conservation, Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare brings together iwi/hapū, landowners, land managers and community members.

Co-chair Ann Neill was inspired by “the phenomenal success and commitment of the Whangārei Heads conservation groups and community”, and says it has been incredibly rewarding to see growing interest in similar efforts and results in the community.

The HVA is home to threatened and regionally significant plants and animals; native Hochstetter's frogs, long-tailed bats and longfin eels also inhabit the area. Kiwi have been released in the area since 2013 and are now successfully breeding.

But the area still faces issues with stoats, ferrets,

Ngātiwai kaimahi (workers) removing wilding pines on Te Puke Tu Tai/the Dudai, Pataua South.

Removing more than 1000 wilding pines in four days from a Pataua South hill over summer inspired Ngātiwai kaimahi to undertake training, so they can tackle larger projects.

Jeremy Fleming setting traps in the Piroa Brynderwyn Biosecurity High Value Area. dogs, cats, and kauri dieback, as well as invasive weeds on unique coastal cliffs and in forest remnants.

Ann says the group is currently working on a strategic plan that will incorporate waterways, and the possibility of other native species such as kōkako and pāteke making the area their home.

“We still have a lot to learn, and lots more work to do to reach the gold standard of trap numbers per hectare and to deal with the gnarly weed patches across this High Value Area, but each member of the group has developed an area of expertise. Together, this makes our work rewarding and fulfilling.”

Congratulations to the eight winners of Northland Regional Council’s Tū i te Ora Scholarships for 2021 – Blake Hassell, Tayla Bamber, Jack Williams, Iripareraukura Te Tai, Elloise Jennings, Eden Edwardson, Samaria Jakeman and Katie Ariana McConnell Wells – who have each received $3000 toward their studies.

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Te Kaurinui Parata, one of the Ngātiwai kaimahi, says the training will enhance their opportunities for future work.

“Doing that training added another string to my bow, and it’s also a great motivation to have the funding to pay for the time we were committing.”

This wilding pine work is one of a growing number of projects funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries’ National Wilding Conifer Control Programme.

We’re proud to collaborate with Ngātiwai and Weed Action Whangārei Heads to remove invasive wilding pines, which compete with native species and disrupt fragile ecosystems.

READ MORE: www.nrc.govt.nz/patauapines

Time to cheque out

Tū i te Ora Scholarships winners

The scholarships aim to provide a springboard for future environmental champions, build Māori capacity within Te Taitokerau, and provide opportunities for further education.

After dealing with well-established pines on nearby Maukoro Maunga, and doing agrichemical and chainsaw training, the crew is now working at other sites around Whangārei Heads.

After 31 May 2021 Northland Regional Council will no longer accept cheques.

Blake Hassell, one of our eight scholarship winners for 2021.

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Our Northland - Tō Tātou Taitokerau It’s nationwide Youth Week so we’re shining the spotlight on our rangatahi in this edition, along with some of the other great work happening around the region to help our environment, economy and people thrive.

Brought to you by Northland Regional Council.

New programme nurtures youth leaders Investing in our rangitahi for a sustainable Taitokerau environment was an important part of the programme. The students visited Waitangi Treaty Grounds, experienced birdsong on pest-free Moturua Island, and saw kiwi in a night walk through Rangihoua Heritage Park.

Untouched World Foundation programme director Dr Barry Law says experiential learning opportunities are an important component of developing wellrounded young leaders.

“We learn a lot in school, but often never experience it. We’ve got to connect people emotionally in order to create a change in habit," says Barry.

Participant Manaia Butler holds a potted wetland plant – simulating how wetlands filter dirt and contaminants.

Northland youth learned about everything from water quality to climate change during the launch of a sustainability-focused youthdevelopment initiative in late April.

Ngā Tupuranga o Te Taitokerau, which aims to develop Northland’s future leaders in sustainability, is a collaborative programme between Northland Regional Council (NRC), Untouched World Foundation and the Ministry of Youth Development.

also discussed the sustainable future of their rohe (area) and its people while exploring Northland’s environment.

Several NRC staff joined the group, sharing knowledge in areas such as predator control and marine biosecurity. The students learned about the stages of kauri dieback by viewing infected trees and visited farms to test soil.

Among the participants was 17-year-old Whangarei Girls’ High School student Manaia Butler who joined the programme to gain leadership skills. Manaia believes youth-focused initiatives are key part of protecting the environment in Te Taitokerau.

“Workshops like this really open [our] eyes The week-long pilot programme, which was fully to show not only Māori, but all youth how funded by scholarships, was held at Te Tii Marae and to look after the environment. I feel involved 14 secondary-school and tertiary students. privileged to have been here,” she says.

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The participants learned a lot from the activities and from staying at on marae. Taylor Kees, a 25-yearold NorthTec student, says the experience was emotionally rewarding.

“I don’t have much connection to my ancestors.

Being here, I felt really welcomed and like I was part of a whānau.”

Ngati Kawa Taituha, Chair of Te Tii Marae, says it was great to see the participants take an interest in the area’s history and culture.

He hopes the programme sparked a flame within them to “go out there and do something great”.

“Sometimes you just need the right support, guidance and mentorship to help you get to where you want to go.

"There are lots of opportunities for great leadership, so hopefully they’ve gained the skills necessary and want to go out and represent our home in whatever area they choose,” he adds.

Feedback from this year’s participants, as well as key partners, will influence the design of future Ngā Tupuranga o Te Taitokerau programmes.

Residents’ Survey 2021 Have you had your say?

Northland Regional Council’s CoastCare programme was thrilled to be part of the annual Baylys Beach Society’s Family Fun Day as part of Seaweek at Baylys Beach in mid-March.

Our Northland Regional Council residents’ survey is back for 2021! Help us understand what’s working well for you, and what we might improve on. The survey is open until Friday 28 May.

It was a great day out, with tamariki learning all about our coastline, how to protect our dunes and our vulnerable shorebirds – and everyone enjoyed tucking into the free sausage sizzle too!

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A matter of civic pride u by Liz Clark

During the early 1920s, the Dargaville Borough Council had outgrown its offices; as a show of civic progression, a bold new plan was devised.

With the rise of the dairying industry, Dargaville’s fortunes had vastly improved. A new flush of building projects were planned, including replacing the old offices and a separate library on Victoria Street that could no longer cater for the increasing population.

At the cost of more than £10,000, plans for a new and much grander municipal building encompassing offices for the mayor and borough council, a library and meeting rooms were made. Auckland architectural par tnership Bar tley & Wade was commissioned by the Dargaville Borough Council to design a structure that would impress.

The tender of local builder BV Rope had been successful after competing with nine other firms for the contract.

The foundation stone for the p The iconic 1923 Dargaville Municipal Chambers was the result of a township’s civic pride building was laid by the mayor Robert Hornblow with members of the and said the new offices would be of for business on August 1 1922. During council and B Rope, the contractor, in great advantage to the administrative the official opening ceremony, the mayor attendance in November 1922. The departments of the council, and the was presented with a silver key by the structure was to be made of brick and library would fill a long-felt want.’ builder BV Rope. concrete. ‘The mayor congratulated the Within a year of the foundation stone In a letter to a regional newspaper, borough on the evidence of progress being laid, the new building was opened a Dargaville resident wrote: ‘The

building, which has been open to the public since August 1, is restrained and tasteful in style, carefully designed for lighting and convenience, and soundly constructed in brick and concrete, and finished in white plaster. In opening the building, the mayor, Mr Robert E Hornblow, struck the right note of optimism for our growing town, and, in tracing the progress we had already made, forecasted our future increase in importance as a community.’

The Dargaville Municipal Chambers served the borough council, local Plunket, and residents’ library needs for several decades before being replaced with a more modern building that currently houses the Kaipara District Council.

However, its use continues to be part of the community focus.

An iconic building on the township’s landscape, it now houses the Anzac Theatre and Dargaville Arts Association’s Muddy Waters gallery. It is now a focal point for the local art scene as well as hosting many movie nights in its state-of-the-art cinema. ¢

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Northland COVID-19 Vaccination Update

We acknowledge the community have experienced significant inconvenience because of the volume of COVID-19 booking requests via email and the calls to the 0800 booking number which has overwhelmed the DHB system. The demand has most certainly been more significant than expected, and for that, we sincerely apologise. We are happy to let you know that we have a solution.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION • The Northland COVID-19 0800 number (0800 237 829) is now staffed by a health call centre outside of the DHB. They are still experiencing a large volume of calls so please be patient.

• At this time we do not have any walk-in availability. We will advise if this changes.

CALL - 0800 237 829 – 8am until 8pm - Monday to Sunday You will be offered two options: • The call centre will take your details and call you back within two working days with a booking option, or • From Wednesday 12 May 9am the call centre staff will book an appointment for you.

You do not need to know your National Health Index number (NHI) to book an appointment.

It is really important that you provide your full legal name – not an alias name or a nickname.

MORE NORTHLANDERS VACCINATED, FASTER Over the past six weeks, the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered by Northland DHB has increased from 300 doses a week to nearly 4000 a week – that’s an increase of more than 1000 percent. We are extremely proud of the work delivered by our staff working tirelessly to help protect you against COVID-19.

HAVEN’T REGISTERED YET? DON’T WORRY From Wednesday 12 May you can call 0800 237 829 to make an appointment. We will be running clinics until the end of the year, and there is enough vaccine for all Northlanders and plenty of opportunity to be vaccinated.

Some General Practices, participating Pharmacies and Māori Health Providers will also be opening vaccination sites in the coming months which will give you more clinic options across Northland.

65 OR OVER? HAVE YOU HAD YOUR FREE FLU VACCINATION? The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are both important ways of protecting yourself from serious illness. If you are 65 or over, we recommend having your free flu vaccination first. Wait 14 days afterwards and then you can have your first dose of COVID-19 when you’re ready. You can book your free flu vaccination with your GP, Hauora Clinic or at participating pharmacies.

If you’ve already had your COVID-19 vaccination, wait 14 days after your second dose before having the flu vaccination.

NORTHLAND COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS The Northland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics are only for people who are domiciled in Northland i.e. Northland is their permanent home. Visitors from out of town will be declined vaccination.

We know the high demand for an appointment has caused frustration and we are extremely grateful for your patience. The Northland DHB website is updated regularly with COVID-19 vaccination clinic venues and times. www.northlanddhb.org.nz

Where to find more information These are some reliable websites for further information about the COVID-19 vaccine and the roll-out.

Northland DHB website – for information about our vaccination clinics: www.northlanddhb.org.nz Unite Against COVID-19: www.COVID19.govt.nz Ministry of Health: www.health.govt.nz Information provided is current as at 10 May, 2021.

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Health & Winter Wellness

Busting myths about yoga u by Andy Bryenton and Emma Parsons

Yoga today is more popular than ever, but there are still some misconceptions out there about this modern health practice based on ancient knowledge. We talked to local yoga teachers Emma Parsons, Dana Niebsch and PJ McRea to set the record straight.

“Yoga gave me an awareness that I had a choice about how I could feel,” says Emma.

“I could feel whole. I could feel peace.

I could feel good. I could feel connected to my body. The residue I felt after my first yoga class was a turning point in my life. After practising for 15 years, I felt called to do yoga teacher training and to share this practice with the local community.”

You don’t have to be a religious practitioner to get into yoga. The yoga practice that is popular in western culture is just a small part of what yoga is. Yoga studios usually offer mainly the practice of Asana, the yoga postures and Pranayama — breathing.

However, there is more to it. Yoga is about learning about ourselves and developing our minds to help us be better humans. It can be a spiritual path if you want to approach it that way, which is something that develops gradually.

Yoga is for everybody, and you will be guided to make choices that support you to move with awareness. Don’t be discouraged by what you see out there.

We have lots of fun, gentle and yet

strengthening ways to explore balancing and wobbles are welcome.

Yoga is about cultivating freedom and ease within the body and mind, all the freedom it needs. Yoga needs only clothes that allow you to move freely.

What do you feel most comfortable moving and resting in? Wear that.

Every week we have people who are new to yoga joining our sessions.

Every class we offer is suitable for beginners. There is a Wednesday 6pm class at Baylys Beach that is comprised mostly of people who are less familiar with yoga movements or who feel more comfortable being in a group that deem themselves, beginners. Although, often, students who have been practising for years also find value in attending these classes.

We don’t want to bring guilt or shame to people who choose to do nothing or watch Netflix for relaxation. However, could we gently acknowledge or consider how much time we spend disconnected from our bodies and whether our choices might be yet another distraction or a shift away from ourselves. The combination of movement and breathing has a very relaxing effect on the mind. ¢

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Accepting the Kaimanawa challenge u by Ann van Engelen

Dargaville resident and Tori Lee Equestrian founder Tori Banta has taken up the challenge to adopt and tame one of the wild Kaimanawa horses.

“We always had horses growing up, and when I was 14 years old, I got a tricky little pony. The training method I was using didn’t work for him, and a friend mentioned Parelli Natural Horsemanship,” says Tori.

“That led me to study at the Parelli ranch in Florida, USA, when I was 17.

I came home as a Parelli instructor in 2011 and eventually established Tori Lee Equestrian. I teach horsemanship, training and start young horses.”

Tori has also attended the London Paralympics and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio with the Canadian team as a groom.

“I have started around 50 horses in 10 years. This year, I accepted the opportunity to be a part of the Freedom to Friendship Kaimanawa Challenge from the recent muster. The Kaimanawa Heritage Horses Association has professional trainers that adopt a horse to care for and have six months to tame and train the horse.

“I decided to participate to see if the principles I use with domesticated horses work with wild horses. I adopted a stallion, and another horse came as his mate, which I am taming for a friend.

p Tori Banta has two Kaimanawa wild horses are in her care, one which she is competing with and another that came as his companion, and she is taming

“People don’t realise what a special breed they are. They have roamed wild in the Kaimanawa Ranges in the Central North Island for around 150 years. The Kaimanawa Heritage Horses Welfare Society, the New Zealand Defence Force and DOC are trying to give them the best possible life hence the annual muster.

“They are one of the best managed wild herds in the world. The reality is the

two horses that I have are the healthiest horses I have seen. That comes down to the fact that they roam the land, are not overcrowded and have enough feed due to the muster.

“Although the mustered horses are taken out of their natural habitat, they do thrive in domestication if that initial process is done kindly and slowly. You need to let them adjust and understand

they have never been behind fences or close to humans.

“Staying in the Kaimanawas is not a reality considering the space that is there. Kaimanawa horses are super special, and to lose them because of mismanagement would be such a shame.

“I am excited to be a part of the challenge.” ¢

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FA R M I N G A dog’s tail …

Ya gotta no wen ter duck?

“Tell ya wot Dog, those blimmin’ ducks must read Sharlene’s mind.”

Gidday readas, an’ that messij froma Boss is one he always sez wen it comes ter May each year. That’s becos the front paddock ofa homsted hear ona farm suddinly gets covered in ducks wot fly in ter settle down.

“Yep” seda Boss, “them birds must no that Sharlene duzzint like shootin’ things. Even blimmin’ rabbits gets her goat.” (Readas, I dunno where goats got inter this, but she woodint like shootin’ them either.)

So it seems that them ducks no when it’s duck shootin’ seesin, an’ the front paddick where Sharlene can look outa window at them, is a safe place to be.

Anyway, I no Boss not too wurried about shootin’ fer the pot. “Nah Dog, we gotta freezer full of mutton an’ beef, an’ fish from Pouto and chicken too after the layin’ finish. Had some feeld mushies too. Anyway, that duck shootin’ can be a bit blimmin dangeris I reckin.”

Sharlene come over to the woolshed steps with cuppatees, an’ heard wot Boss sed. “Hurumph,” she sed then, “lookit those two poor ladies ina South Islind wot got shot by pellets from sum

duck shooters. An’ wot about yor mate, the one who chased a woondid duck, fell over ina mud by the dam he was shooting, an’ filled his gun barril with mud. Duck gottaway as well. Huh! He’d a bin betta off goin’ ter ‘tucky fried chikin I reckin.”

She pored cupptees an’ snuck me a bikkie she baked, wile Boss hada look ata papa fruma kattil stop atta gate.

“Yep deah. Sez hear that not only shootin’ ducks can be a bit dicy, but them Fish an’ Game peeple say ya gotta be careful even getting ter ya mymy.”

(Seem readas that shooters like ta hide from ducks in somethin’ called a mymy an’ then jump out an’ shoot.)

Sharlene hada look and red in her skool teecher voice: “People are urged to stay safe while hunting, particularly

out on the road while driving out to shooting spots. Hunters need to follow the firearms code rules such as identifying targets and treating all firearms as if they were loaded.”

“Ye well,” seda Boss. “I reckin the roads ina Kaipra gotta be more dangeris then even shotguns. I was drivin’ froma stock sales an’ hit sum reel big slumps and slips on that State Hiway 12. Roads a reel mess these days an’ I woodint be sprized ta here they gonna cause a few blimmin’ accidints.”

Well, readas, seems the world out there a pritty dangeriss place, but we not gonna wurry to much hear on farm. I reckin I’ll wanda over to the front paddick an’ check on me lil’ feathered frends.

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FA R M I N G ADVERTORIAL

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Working on the basis of dry matter is very simple and working on the basis of the feeds’ nutritional value is a little more detailed.

However, all in all, there are still basic assumptions that the nutritional effect is just one material added to another.

This is supplementary feeding as it is normally practised.

However, even what seem like identical raw materials can have entirely different results to each other.

To understand how this can happen, it is necessary to know the speed of digestion, particularly the digestibility rates of a range of carbohydrates including starches, sugars and various

fibres, and how they relate to each other.

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PUZZLE TIME

Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Consumers (5) 4 Prickly animal (8) 9 Extol (6) 14 Pursue (5) 15 Nimble-witted (5,2,3,6) 17 Foyer (5) 18 Self-image (3) 19 Meadow flowers (7) 20 With very keen eyesight (5-4) 21 Changed direction (6) 24 Cause to feel selfconscious (9) 25 False (6) 26 Arrival (6) 29 Boxed confectionery (10) 31 The present (3) 32 Gregarious (6) 33 Vertical spar (4) 35 Kind (3) 37 Finished (4) 39 Genus including daffodils, jonquils (9) 40 Cut expenditure (9) 41 Small and delicately built (5) 42 Fidgety (8) 47 Curved sickle shape (8) 51 Neck warmer (5) 55 Light conversation for social occasions (5,4) 56 Return journey (5,4) 58 Mountains (4) 59 As well (3) 60 Undiluted (4)

61 University buildings and grounds (6) 62 Menagerie (3) 63 Overdue arrivals (10) 66 Body organ (6) 67 Lecture (6) 69 Plateau (9) 72 Bypass (6) 73 Vigorous (9) 75 Voracious fish (7) 77 Mineral spring (3) 80 Passenger ship (5) 81 Growing old (7,2,2,5) 82 Ambition (5) 83 Comrade (6) 84 Spells away from work (8) 85 Said further (5) DOWN 2 Easily nauseated (9) 3 Boulders (5) 5 Consumes (4) 6 Country in West Indies (7) 7 Despair (12) 8 Pottery coating (5) 9 Nip in the bud (7) 10 Friend in war (4) 11 Overpower (6) 12 Doomed (5) 13 Down-payment (7) 14 Deadly poison (7) 16 Capsize (11) 22 Columnist (6) 23 Speed up (7) 24 Passage selected from a larger work (7) 25 Imprudent (6)

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• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

Registered And Licenced Electrical Inspector

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

09 439 8210 | 027 497 2929 sales@aztecaluminium.co.nz

Residential/Commercial • Dargaville/Kaipara

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

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

24 Hours — 09 439 8016

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

Locally owned and operated The Point of Difference

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

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

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

ContaCt Grant on:

Grant Hambly 027 459 2622

C: 021 245 3399 P: 09 439 7389 E: grant@granttregidgabuilders.co.nz W: www.granttregidgabuilders.co.nz

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Carpet Laying Repairs Re-Stretching Floor preparation

LUCKY LUKE’S LIFTING

We provide the Hiab Crane and Flat Bed truck for loads up to 7.3 metres long and up to 6.5 tonnes. Our crane can lift up to 3 tonnes and we are the go-to for local builders, merchants and industrial customers.

Grant Tregidga Builders Ltd

overlays, matrix, floorsanding

For all your building needs, from pre-planning to finish

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AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA

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

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

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021 056 7665

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

Composted for 3 years - low in NPK, tested PH7

40L BAGS FOR SALE AT THE GATE. 906 Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

Phone: 09 423 7014

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GARDENING & MAINTENANCE

• Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE!

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12 tonner tilt bucket, good rates, own transporter Great service Northland wide

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AIRCONDITIONING R E F R I G E R A T& IREFRIGERATION ON

SPECIALISTS IN: HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING | REFRIGERATION RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Registered electrician

We Do it Right… Professional Workmanship 4 Totara Street, Dargaville | 10a Finlayson Street, Whangarei P: 09 439 6007 M: 027 481 1285 E: info@waverefrigeration.nz

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

027 213 9665

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CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 18 May 2021 edition is Monday 17 May 2021

For Sale

Trades & Services

Property Maintenance

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

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.

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs - Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 - Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

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

BUILD SENSE. 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.

FRIDGE/FREEZER KELVINATOR, 1.6m high x 1m deep x 630mm wide, butter conditioner, very good condition $130. Queen bed & base, good condition, $200. Red leather 2 seater couch, 1.6m wide, 940mm high, $200. Tangowahine. TEXT ONLY 021 128 4676.

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 top quality. Kirikopuni Valley Road, Tangiteroria. Phone Ray Clements 09 433 2797

WATCH BATTERIES fitted from $10.00 in most cases while you wait. Also clocks repaired. Les 022 342 8183.

Work Wanted

RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2go 021 0218 1111.

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

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Livestock

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

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.

Boarder Wanted LIVE IN assistance required. Furnished room with Sky TV available $120 per/week negotiable to a mature individual willing to provide home assistance to a disabled person. Responsibilities include light housework and driving to doctors/shops Wednesdays & Thursdays, car provided. Buy your own food. Located in Ruawai. Phone 022 307 0013.

To Rent TANGOWAHINE RANCH self-contained, rumpus room, insulated, separate kitchen, bathroom, furnished if need be. $250 per week. Phone 021 128 4676.

Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

Tree Services

439 2020

Dargaville Sale Thursday 13th May 2021 11.30am Feeder Calves 12.30pm Store Cattle 5 R3yr Ang Frsn X Strs 20 R2yr Ang Frsn X Strs 20 R2yr Here X Hfrs 40 R1yr Ang Strs 20 R1yr Ang Frsn X Strs 60 R1yr Here X Strs 80 R1yr Ang Hfrs 20 R1yr Here X Hfrs

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

EITHER WAY IT’S 20K

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022 Nurseries & Plants

For further information please contact PGG Wrightson Livestock Agent Steve Harsant 027 497 9892 or 09 439 6148 Helping grow the country

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.

HEDGING, SHELTER, privacy Pittosporums, over 1m high Ficus, good size plants, and a few thousand others. All ready now at wholesale prices $1.50 to $8.00. Got2Go plants, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru 09 439 5556.

SAFETY FIRST ON THE FARM Situations Vacant

DO YOU WANT TO

MAUNGATUROTO 2ND hand are looking for an awesome, energetic staff member to join their team in a part to full time retail position. You will need to have excellent customer service skills. This position involves lifting, customer service, cleaning, shop display and much more. So if you are physically fit with a positive, energetic attitude email your C.V to maungaturoto2ndhand@gmail.com.

Retail Store Manager

YOUR BUSINESS?

We are looking for a full-time retail store manager who will be responsible for the overall retail sales, administration, stock management, staff wages, marketing/ advertising and accounts. Dargaville area.

MIND yOUR SPEED aROUND SCHOOL BUSES Situations Vacant

Tip Truck & Trailer Driver Must be experienced in all aspects of bulk haulage & spreading metal.

Class 5 licence essential

All applicants to pass a pre-employment drug test. Own reliable transport to our Dargaville depot.

Current references preferable.

Please email current CV to office@harrisoncontracting.co.nz or call us on 09 439 4788

Email your CV to nnparker@hotmail.com

APPLY TODAY! WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! • 1 Full time sales role available • Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged

Advertising that works for you.

09 439 6933 | 0800 466 793 • info@integrity.nz

• Cell phone and computer knowledge are an asset

Integrity community media

OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER May 11 2021

CLASSIFIEDS 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 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.

HOUSIE SPECIAL Olympics Fundraiser. 31st May, Dargaville Bowling Club. 9 calls from 1.30pm start.

Entry $2 / Multidraw Raffle $5 for 3 tickets / Game Cards $5 for each 9. More Info: Phone Bev 021 250 6776.

Te Kopuru Swimming Club

PRIZE GIVING 14TH MAY Southern Rugby Club at 6pm All swimmers receive a certificate including Learn to Swim.

Please bring a plate of finger food

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC INTERVIEWS (ALL YEARS) WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY

We wish to invite parents/caregivers/whanau to our Academic Coaching interviews on Wednesday 19th May (10am-7pm).

You can book your appointments online at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

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Alternatively, you may contact the school office 09 439 7229, office@darghigh.school.nz Please be aware that the school will be closed for instruction on Wednesday 19th May (all day) to enable these interviews to take place.

We look forward to seeing you!

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 18 May 2021 edition is Monday 17 May 2021 Public Notices

Death Notices

Public notice

Thornton, Margaret

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

In London Margaret passed away after a short illness. Loved wife of Richard, mother of the late Campbell and Anna.

Dearly loved and admired sister in-law of Colleen and David Fagan, and aunt of John, Lisa and Claire

The Gift Loft Limited of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 71 Jack Boyd Drive, Mangawhai Heads known as The Gift Loft Limited.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is online-only gift store.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Online sales: 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Delivered Monday - Saturday 7.30am - 5.30pm.

Thornton, Margaret

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.

Passed away in London after a short illness.

Loved wife of Richard and daughter Anna ( London) son Campbell (deceased) and her 5 grandchildren.

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.

Taken too early and will be sadly missed.

Valued long time friend of Lorraine and Max

HALL, Neville Bryce

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

12th September 1938 – 3rd May 2021 Passed away peacefully with his family at his side.

His service was held at the Dargaville Boating Club on the 7th May 2021, following which he was laid to rest at the Mount Wesley Lawn Cemetery.

Much loved father of Bryce, Greville, Lynette, Erin, Jerrod, Rachael, Jason and Families.

“You gave us such wonderful memories to cherish Dad, Love you always” We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have sent messages and supported our family, and a special thank you to the Staff of Kauri Coast Rest Home for taking care of dad over the past three years.

This is the first publication of this notice.

Decision by Kaipara District Council Private Plan Change 78 to the Operative Kaipara District Plan

DARGAVILLE FUNERAL SERVICES Locally owned and operated | 09 439 8016

Notification of decision on plan change Kaipara District Council gives notice that it has made its decision on the provisions and matters raised in submissions on the following Plan Change: Private Plan Change 78 Estuary Estates (Mangawhai Central) The proposal seeks to retain the Estuary Estates zone, with the following key changes: • Amending the Business 1 Sub-Zone to match its extent to the amended Estuary Estates Structure Plan and reduce its size from 7.5 ha to 5.32ha.

• Deleting Sub-Zones 2, 4, 5 and 6 and creating new Residential Sub-Zones 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D. • Creating a new integrated residential development overlay for the new Residential 3A Sub-Zone.

• Rezoning Lots 1 and 4 DP 314200 from Residential to the new Residential 3B and 3C Sub-Zones, and a new Natural Environment 8 Sub-Zone.

• Amending the Service 7 Sub-Zone to align with the ring road route outlined in the amended Estuary Estates Structure Plan, which increases its size from 7.5ha to 8.03ha.

In Memoriam

Edna Joan (Chook) Galloway, Galloway,

Our dear Edna. Wife, Mother, Nana & darn good mate.

Thanks for over 50 years of wonderful memories.

Thanks Girl, Bruce and all of our family.

• Reflecting the new network for roads, walking, cycling, flood areas, natural area corridors, a new town centre and open space area.

The decision on the plan change is available for viewing on the Council’s website at: • https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/mangawhaicentral or at the • Kaipara District Council Office, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville; • Kaipara District Council Office, Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai ; • Dargaville Library, 71 Normanby Street, Dargaville; and • Community Libraries in Paparoa, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto and Mangawhai.

A copy of the Notice of the Decision has been served on every person who made a submission to the Plan Change. Please contact Council’s District Plan Department if you have any questions about the proposal.

Those parties entitled to lodge appeals to the Environment Court must lodge their appeals within 30 working days of receipt of the decision.

This notice is given pursuant to Clause 10 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991.

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