May 17 2016
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Rural adventures together
Members of the Aoroa Rural Women’s group travelled to Tuakau for the annual regional conference …
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Signs to boost cycle trail profile
Bicycle enthusiasts will now be guided by brand new route markers …
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Supporting the supporters In support of the Kaipara Hospice, 40 vehicles including motorcycles participated in the annual car rally and travelled from Dargaville through to Parakao, Maungatapere and Tangowahine before returning to Dargaville for prize-giving and celebrating the Hospice Kaipara shop’s 10th birthday. “It was a good way to kick off Hospice Awareness week. We had fantastic weather and everyone enjoyed themselves,” said administrator Pamela Barton. “The shop raises a significant amount of funds which stays right here in the Kaipara and helps to purchase necessary equipment which are not covered by the Ministry of Health. We appreciate everyone who is involved with what we do to help others in our community.”
New CEO to lead new council Kaipara District Council has appointed a new chief executive officer, Graham Sibery, to take up his job prior to the October local body elections which will see a new-look governance in the Kaipara.
Kaiwaka — little town of good sorts
Kaiwaka is known as the little town of lights but it’s fast becoming known as the little town of good sorts …
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Mr Sibery was employed in the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure of the Government of South Australia where he was director of operations and deputy rail
commissioner. Earlier he spent five years with Veolia Transdev Australasia, including two years as managing director of Veolia Transport Auckland Ltd running the Auckland passenger train network.
He holds degrees in modern history from Oxford University, and international studies from the University of South Carolina. continued on page 3 …
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