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May 17 2022

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A cause for community care Mayor resolved on sand mining

Kaipara mayor Jason Smith encountered the Mangawhai and Pākiri-based Save Our Sands group during their first …

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p Dargaville Primary School came up in bright colours to support the Kind Hands respite cottage charity last Friday, raising money for a cause, which assists children with disabilities, medical conditions and dependence on technology for their health. The non-uniform day was the idea of educator Jackie McGlasson. It was enthusiastically embraced by the faculty and students, some of whom know peers and relatives who have benefitted from Kind Hands and its mission to provide support and relief for Northland families.

Kai Iwi governance chair resigns

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The chair of the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee, the group that acts as stewards of Kai Iwi Lakes and its surrounds, has quit in protest against a plan he says could spell extinction for one of New Zealand’s rarest creatures.

Councillor Jonathan Larsen has resigned effective immediately, leaving Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith to front the two remaining meetings of his tenure. In a detailed letter to the mayor, Councillor Larsen explained his reasons for the shock departure, centred around the fate of the dune lake galaxiids (DLG) — a fish only found in the Kaipara’s dune lake biome.

He opines that evidence shows that trout, introduced into the lakes for anglers to catch, suppress the population of another introduced fish, the

gambusia, which devours the galaxiids if left unchecked.

“Trout release into Lake Kai Iwi was discontinued in 2001 at the request of the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee and iwi,” says Councillor Larsen. “This lake is now completely overwhelmed with gambusia, and DLG are now apparently extinct in this lake.”

In 2020 and 2021, Fish and Game’s requests to introduce new trout populations into neighbouring Lake Waikare and Lake Taharoa were rejected.

Trout populations in these lakes are now

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likely to have reached zero. Galaxias levels have been confirmed as ‘low’ at the previous meeting of the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee, and Councillor Larsen believes this is a precursor to their extinction.

“I do not wish to be party to the potential unnecessary and avoidable extinction of an indigenous species but am powerless to change the direction being taken by council and the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee,” said Mr Larsen, tendering his immediate resignation. ¢

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The deadline for making submissions on the 2022 Northpower Limited Ownership Review has closed.

In total, there were 131 submissions during the 2022 Northpower Ownership Review, of which 36 were dual submissions, making a total of 167 submitters, according to the Northpower Electric Power Trust (NEPT).

All submitters were in favour of ‘Option A’, which is to retain the Northpower Ltd Shares in the Trust.

p A new balance tank for Mangawhai’s wastewater treatment plant is one step closer to completion, with the first precast concrete slabs poured for the tank structure. Other recent works include the base pour for a micro scrubber, a piece of wastewater treatment equipment that will treat the odour from the new inlet works. The tank will increase the capacity and efficiency of wastewater in the fastgrowing town and is planned to be finished by early 2023. Its $5.11 million cost has been paid for by developer contributions and those currently connected to Mangawhai wastewater.

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A public hearing was to be held at 11am on Thursday May 26 at McKay Stadium in Whangārei. However, no submitters wished to speak to their submission, so the meeting is now not needed.

Therefore, a decision on the 2022 Northpower Ownership Review will be made at a meeting of Northpower Electric Power Trust Trustees at 11am on Thursday, June 9, at Plus CA Pavilion, 79 Okara Drive, Whangārei.

This meeting is open to the public but for observation only.

For more information people can call Brent Martin or Julie Noel at Plus Chartered Accountants on 09 438 3322 or email nept@plusca.co.nz.

The 2022 Northpower Ownership Review document can be seen at www.northpower.com/about/ownership Currently, seven Trustees Erc Angelo (Chair), Sheena McKenzie (Deputy Chair), Chris Biddles, Irene Durham, Phil Heatley, Bill Rossiter, and Paul Yovich hold all of the shares in Northpower on behalf of the Trust’s beneficiaries (electricity consumers connected to the Northpower electricity network).

p Dargaville’s Muddy Waters Gallery has added another artistic outreach to its growing repertoire, with drop-in craft sessions starting this month. On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, the gallery will host hot-table craft lessons with local creators, all materials provided, from 11am until 3pm. The first session involved creating hand-painted glass tumblers with Patricia Mortensen (left), who taught participants how to create intricate, exotic foliage designs.

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Landfill appeal date near

Mayor resolved on sand mining

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Kaipara mayor Jason Smith encountered the Mangawhai and Pākiri-based Save Our Sands group during their first beachfront protest, and joined in as a citizen first and a civic leader immediately after.

“I’ve led Kaipara District Council in its opposition to the sand mining off the coast of Mangawhai because our council is standing up and being counted where it matters for our people,” says Dr Smith.

“Like the Dome Valley landfill also nearby, the issue of the sand mining is at a ‘borderland’ location for three councils; Auckland, Northland and Kaipara. For the regional councils, this is an issue at their edge, but for p Mayor Jason Smith will speak before the panel considering two final sand mining resource consents for the east coast as a Kaipara, it’s very much at the strong voice for public opposition heart of one of its centres.”

The mayor noted every property With one resource consent for sand mining denied, Mayor Smith says he will in Mangawhai pays an annual $80 speak at the two remaining hearings targeted rate for the Mangawhai Harbour before a panel of experts in Auckland. Restoration Society. He’s seeking to keep He does so with the support of his fellow those costs stable, removing additional work to compensate for the sands lost elected representatives.

“Councils must make decisions for today to extraction.

“I congratulate Ken Rayward and his and for the future. If sand mining were to continue off the coast of Mangawhai, team for their success to date on this then the future of the great coastal town matter,” says Mayor Smith. “This is a would be gravely compromised. Add sea David and Goliath-type sand war, and the level rise with climate change, and this is little guys have scored a win so far. While a significant risk, decades for the place the story isn’t over yet, the sand’s running out of the hourglass.” ¢ decades from now.”

Four expert witnesses, 33 lay witnesses and seven organisations are lined up to appear in the Environment Court next month in the appeal against a hearing commissioner’s decision to allow a dump for Auckland’s rubbish in the Dome Valley.

p The landfill plan is seen as a harbour pollution threat

“Witnesses have put in considerable effort to support our case and protect our environment,” said Fight the Tip executive member Michelle Carmichael. “Being involved in the court process can be very daunting, so this is no small task. Reading their statements, you really understand the reasons why this [landfill] needs to be stopped.”

Fight the Tip has led a charge against the proposal, which is seen as a pollution threat to the Kaipara Harbour.

In particular, in the event of any future catchment area breach, as well as to flora and fauna in the tip area.

“The witness statements I am referring to are those specifically supporting our Fight the Tip case,” said Michelle.

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There are seven other entities also appealing the resource consent decision.

Those are Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Whātua, Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, the Director-General of Conservation, Manuhiri Kaitiaki Charitable Trust, Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Development Trust, Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei and Environs Holdings Limited.

“Combine all together. It’s a perfect symbol for the coming together of our community united in our goal to protect our environment against this proposal. If you want to help, you all have a voice.

“Please help with this legal appeal by donating and sharing our givealittle page at givealittle.co.nz/cause/fightthetip or Fight the Tip Tiaki Te Whenua Incorporated account 12 3094 0274048 00.” ¢

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A sport with an unlikely name and a growing following has touched down in Dargaville, offering an all-weather, lower-impact alternative to tennis and badminton.

Maungatūroto will host a two-day sale of rare and interesting antiques this weekend, with proceeds going to health and wellbeing projects.

Lynley Clements, a local tennis and badminton enthusiast, first brought the sport of pickleball to the attention of Sport Northland through the Sport Northland local aspirations survey. She was keen to get something started in Dargaville and was looking at a way of funding the project.

“During the summer, I take day tennis but p Dargaville’s pickleball players find the oddly-named sport far more sweet than sour, with accessible and fun action for realised there were a lot of all ages players who can no longer Pacific Northwest. The name is thought tolerate the heat,” says Lynley.

“As pickleball can be played indoors, to derive from that of the originator’s I thought it could be ideal for those dog, who enthusiastically chased the people. We have decided to alternate ball in those early backyard days.

Dargaville’s first pickleball day was pickleball with badminton for this year, then continue with pickleball only at the held recently with the support of a Whangārei player, Judy Hill. Judy gave beginning of the tennis season.”

Lynley first became aware of pickleball the group an insight into the rules after viewing a short excerpt on television and scoring. You can find pickleball at showing the game being played in the US the Dargaville Town Hall every second and Canada. It originated in 1965 as a Thursday at 10am. Contact Lynley children’s backyard game but grew into Clements on 027 499 2287 or just a sport enjoyed by thousands and is the come along. Pickleball is suitable for all official state sport of Washington in the ages and abilities. ¢

The Den, a community fundraising initiative in Maungatūroto, has seen many desirable, unique and historic antiques pass through its doors during the years.

Volunteers have handpicked the best of the best, and a hoard of treasures has been built up in anticipation of a grand sale to raise funds for the betterment of the p The Den in Maungatūroto will host an antique sale of Otamatea region. That sale impressive scale this weekend, says volunteer Owen Exler will go ahead on May 21 and 22 at the Maungatūroto Country Club. local charities such as Linking Hands, “The real gems, in terms of historic among a roll-call of others. The enterprise pieces and antiquities, are down there began as a men’s shed but evolved into a waiting for the weekend,” says long-time place where used items are repaired and rehomed for charity.

Den volunteer Owen Exler.

Owen says that he’s often found there, “We want to give back to the Otamatea area as much as we can because most fixing up mowers or bicycles, along with a of the goods we see donated are from dedicated bunch of good sorts who sort, this community, and our all-volunteer price, repair and sell an ever-changing team are locals too.” trove of goods. The most vintage and The Den has given back in a big way interesting items will be up for sale from for several years, contributing hundreds 9am to 3pm Saturday, and 10am to 1pm of thousands of dollars to causes such Sunday, with a special silent auction as the town’s new dementia unit, to on the cream of the crop from 9am Northland’s rescue helicopters and on Saturday. ¢

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Pahi trees consultation

Planning forests of food

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Towering ancient trees at the entrance to the Pahi Beach reserve area and considered by locals as a direct danger to the public from falling debris are now, from May, officially under consideration in the Kaipara District Council Draft Plan consultation.

Two resources of knowledge and potential funding are on their way to helping community gardeners in Kaipara.

“The council is currently reviewing the schedule of existing notable trees contained within chapter 19 of the Operative District Plan as part of the District Plan Review,” a council spokesperson says.

“They are also seeking nominations of new trees that could be considered and, in June, will be seeking feedback on the draft list p Flashback to KDC’s tree concern in July 2019 when the Draft District Plan will be released for public feedback. this process will encompass a review Further changes may be made before the of notable trees and input from the proposed District Plan is notified early next community will be sought at that time. year, when it will be further consulted.”

It approves correspondence to the Pahi Pahi area residents attached 70 residents, petitioners of the July council signatures to a petition last year meeting, that the issue of ‘Removal of seeking the removal of the old trees Norfolk Pines’ will be dealt with in the and saying that promised scheduled current District Plan process.” safety inspections of the trees had rarely Pahi Reserve Society has recorded a eventuated since major local concern was number of incidents caused by falling voiced around 2014. branches and debris from the trees, The council says recommendations which are estimated to be around 160 from the October 2021 meeting, which years old, and towers over a children’s covered the petition notes that: “the playground, bed and breakfast business District Plan review is underway and that and several holiday baches. ¢

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On Saturday, June 4 at 2pm, Kumarani Productions will host a community gardens discussion hui at their home base in Onslow Street, Dargaville, gathering like-minded people to share information, seeds, seedling plants and tips on food resilience gardening.

“This is a chance to meet up with others who are interested in developing the community gardens concept,” says Kumarani’s Tania Whetū.

“There are gardens going in everywhere, such as those in Te Kōpuru and Paparoa, p Kumarani’s Tania Whetū and her friends are enthusiastic about growing healthy food right in our own neighbourhoods the sensory garden at the Dargaville Hospital, and at many of our garden need a plan and a list of things they need with quotes on the prices they local schools.”

There is also the opportunity for those might cost. seeking to develop food sustainability It’s easy to make a plan, and there is not gardens to get their application a bewildering array of official paperwork, together for the Kai Ora Fund. This simply an online form, found at kaiorafund. fund is designed to help support the grantplatform.com. Applications must be establishment of community gardens, in by June 1, so would-be gardeners are even on a small, one-street or one- encouraged to apply before attending the neighbourhood scale, with grants of up Kumarani community gardens hui and to $5,000. To access the Kai Ora Fund, use this meeting of like-minded locals to those seeking to dig in a new community develop their options further. ¢

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Climate change policy unites north Northpower u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara District Council has voted to adopt a new joint strategy for combating climate change, taking a proactive stance alongside its fellow elected members from Whangārei and the Far North.

Two years in the making, via the Climate Adaptation Te Tai Tokerau (CATT) working group, the strategy seeks to homogenise the response to the threat of climate change and sea-level rise across the north, with all councils having their say.

Members of CATT include staff from all four Northland local authorities and iwi and hapū representatives.

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Currently, $1.5 million is budgeted in the decade-long LongTerm Plan to cover climate change work for adaptation and mitigation projects. It is indicated that further funding may be available for climate change works via the Northern Regional Council, Department of Internal Affairs and other entities.

The KDC is already engaged in p Deputy Mayor Anna Curnow expressed gratitude to the staff of contributing councils for their work on the plan implementing a climate change They are now working to establish a strategy, with Ruawai chosen as the first community to develop its own adaptive citizen’s panel, which will make locallyplan. Low-lying but protected from the driven decisions on preparing for climate unpredictability of the tides for more change. It will continue under the new than a century via stopbanks and canals, joint Te Tai Tokerau climate strategy, Ruawai locals have successfully tackled setting a path for other local communities to follow. ¢ issues of inundation before.

Trust decision A public hearing for submissions on the Northpower Ownership Review, which was to be held at 11am on Thursday, May 26 has been cancelled, after all 167 submitters favoured retaining the status quo, with shares in the current trust.

A formal decision on the review will be made at a meeting of Northpower Electric Power Trust trustees at 11am on Thursday, June 9, at Plus CA Pavilion, 79 Okara Drive, Whangārei. This meeting is open to the public but for observation only.

Currently, seven trustees Erc Angelo (chair), Sheena McKenzie (deputy chair), Chris Biddles, Irene Durham, Phil Heatley, Bill Rossiter and Paul Yovich hold all of the shares in Northpower on behalf of electricity consumers. The review is held every five years.

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Reminder about service line safety on farm Rural Northland landowners are reminded of their responsibilities around the upkeep of powerlines, poles and underground cables that supply electricity from the Northpower electricity networks to their property.

These service lines are the overhead or underground powerlines that generally run from a property boundary, road or street to your house or other farm infrastructure. Service lines are owned by the landowner, so the responsibility of upkeep sits with the landowner.

“Have a look at your service lines and think – does it look right? If you have any concerns at all give us a call” says Northpower Customer Excellence Manager Rachel Wansbone.

Northpower also offers free safety disconnects to landowners who need to clear vegetation around their lines. In case of fire, phone 111 immediately to report the location.

“It is worth keeping on top of any need for repairs before the situation becomes dangerous and expensive to fix and to minimise the risk of someone being electrocuted. Work on your service line does not need to be completed by Northpower, you can use your electrician or a contractor, we can put you in touch with the right people to help.”

The obligations of land owners and safety sentiments are backed by Federated Farmers Northland President Colin Hannah.

“We regularly do safety inspections on our network lines and if we find any unsafe service lines, we’ll contact the property owner and let them know what work is needed to make them safe. In some situations the lines are so unsafe that we have no choice but to immediately disconnect them. This is something we would like to avoid by helping ensure that service lines are kept in good condition by the land owners.

Northpower are asking rural property owners to regularly check their service lines to ensure they are in good condition, and do not pose a safety hazard or fire risk.

If unsure of the condition of service lines, people should phone their electrician to have the lines professionally assessed.

Things to look out for on service lines are: Poles and cross arms – older wooden poles and cross arms can degrade over time. Is the pole thinning and cracking? Is it still standing straight?

Cross arms can look thinner in places as the wood rots, or become crooked and less secure on the pole.

Fire can sometimes be caused by trees or bamboo touching powerlines. Property owners must have trees and vegetation within four metres of Northpower’s overhead powerlines removed by an authorised arborist.

Insulators – are insulators in place for all lines and are the lines sitting on top of the insulators or have they fallen off onto the cross arms.

Other things to look out for:

Is vegetation in the lines, which can be a safety hazard.

Call Northpower on 0800 10 40 40 for advice if you have any concerns.

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If your service line has leaning poles, low hanging lines, crooked cross arms or shows signs of damage, phone us on 0800 667 847.

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Frayed or sagging lines break easily, especially in high winds.

“I recently worked with Northpower to get electricity disconnected so I could clear trees under lines on my boundary and across a paddock to my pump house. I was well aware it was my obligation but also in my interests from a safety perspective - for myself and any contractors,” says Mr Hannah.

“We will be working hard throughout the year to spread the world to Northlanders working the land to reinforce the electricity safety messages being put out by Northpower and Top Energy.

When you consider farmers can have multiple electricity connections to assets like woolsheds, cowsheds, water pumps, implement sheds, homes and workers quarters, there is plenty we need to keep an eye on.”

Look for signs of rotten wood on crossarms, check whether your poles are rotting at the base.

Keep trees away from powerlines - they can cause anything from flickering to a total outage.

Check the point where the service line enters your house - is the line old, repaired or frayed?

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DOC land access rules changing

Monument planned for fallen officer

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Submissions are being sought by the Department of Conservation on an important new bill before parliament, which will change the way the department manages concessions and planning for the land it holds in stewardship.

Gwyneth Macdonald is seeking support for a monument to one of the early Kaipara’s historical heroes, the first policeman slain in the line of duty in this country, Constable Neil McLeod.

“The way we view and use conservation land is constantly evolving, but a significant proportion of the almost 40 conservation management strategies and plans and national park management plans are overdue to be reviewed and no longer reflect what local communities want or the latest environmental science,” says Conservation Minister Kiri Allan.

Concessions are required to undertake any kind of commercial operation of DOC land or p Beekeepers, farmers and tourism operators accessing DOC land are all invited to make submissions on new conservation estates. It means reforms before June 30 the concessions process has a significant impact on industries important and receives around 1,000 concession to Kaipara and Northland. Things like applications each year. The concessions eco-tourism, beekeeping, pest control, system is used by a range of people, maritime tours, mountain biking and even from tourism operators to researchers the filming of promotional materials to to farmers,” says Minister Allan.

The public is encouraged to have their make the area more attractive to visitors say about streamlining and simplifying need concessions.

So, too, does any access across the concessions process, along with DOC land to get to private property. It management plans for DOC estates. can impact farmers, hunters, trampers Visit doc.govt.nz/get-involved/have-yourand many others who need to traverse say to get involved with making it easier to encourage a healthy relationship the outdoors.

“The Department of Conservation between conservation and community manages over 4,600 active concessions in Kaipara. ¢

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Gwyneth heads up a group of volunteers across New Zealand called Project Gravestone, who maintain the resting places of police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, as Constable McLeod did in 1890. Her own father was also a policeman shot while keeping the peace; Neville Power Memorial Park in Te Atatu, Auckland, bears his name. This personal connection has led to a desire to preserve and honour the history of our fallen police officers.

“I want them to be remembered.

When I am gone, I hope somebody p Gwyneth Macdonald would like to see the memory of Constable Neil McLeod, the first New Zealand police else picks up the leadership of officer killed in the line of duty, honoured in Dargaville project gravestone, and I hope that there is continued recognition of Gwyneth has already raised $1,000 the sacrifice all these officers made,” toward a memorial. She has also applied says Gwyneth. for a grant via a council fund for civic “That’s why I think the time has come artworks, and says that the monument to create a memorial for Neil McLeod. itself should take a form agreed on by On September 29, Police Remembrance the public. Other officers who have died Day, I wanted to place flowers at his in the line of duty have stone markers grave and his monument but found or plaques, though a statue has been that there wasn’t a monument to visit. considered as an option. The ideal I have approached the Kaipara District location would appear to be the river Council, and they have been very helpful, bank near the exact spot of Constable and they and the police have been McLeod’s death, which already hosts a most supportive.” small park area. ¢

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The Falls Estate is more than just a place where older citizens can enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable retirement lifestyle; it’s also a place bursting with knowledge and memories of times past.

New rules and limits have come into place on May 5, determining the number of fish which can be taken home by recreational anglers in Northland.

Now a selection of reminiscences has been collected into a single volume there with the help of local writer Trudy McKnight, chronicling the eventful lives of the residents. With wit, wisdom and real historical relevance, these true stories have been collected under the title Memories — Reflections on the Past.

“This is a quality publication of more than 200 pages, recording the life stories of 21 residents at the Falls Estate,” says village p Not just recording memories, but making fresh ones; manager Marie Annandale. here, Cynthia Scott, Arthur Hori and Lynley Horne work “Stories were compiled over in the village’s thriving garden a 13-month period by making recordings, dictating notes, exploring old garden’ and simpler times. For some, diaries and sorting through boxes and It was a time when the whole district albums of old photographs.” was a playground and children wandered What was revealed was a wealth of freely. For others, coming from overseas, stories covering life’s ups and downs, memories include roaming the bombed trials and tribulations. There are stories ruins in post-war London and times of New Zealand history, spanning city life when the trains were packed with troops and isolated rural living, the war years on leave. and life along the railways, in coal mining Collecting these stories and memories towns and the back country. has done more than capture the past Readers have enjoyed delving into for those who live at the Falls Estate. It reminiscences of black wood stoves, has preserved their lived experience for hurricane lamps, the ‘privy down the the future. ¢

Rules for daily limits on recreationally caught finfish now include some species that previously had no limit, Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker announced last week.

Of the entire marine biota of finfish found in Kiwi waters, only 43 have historically been subject to bag limits.

Now effectively, all 1,000 identified species are covered in a bid to curb overfishing.

“I instructed my officials to review the daily bag limits for recreationally caught finfish following reports of people taking hundreds of pink maomao on one day last year,” said David Parker.

“Some of these species outside of bag limits weren’t previously targeted by recreational fishers. However, there has been a change in what people now catch and eat, and the rules need to be updated to reflect this.”

The biggest change is the imposition of a 20 fish bag limit in total for all finfish regardless of species. Finfish species with individual bag limits will also be included in the daily total, meaning that it’s possible to reach a quota of one species and then still catch examples of another, up to the 20 fish limit.

Life at the Falls Estate means enjoying so many different activities in the village with fellow residents and spending time to enjoy the things you love.

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Over the last year 21 residents living at The Falls Estate took part in writing their life stories and Trudy McKnight collaborated the book “Memories Reflections on the Past”. This book is available for purchase from The Falls Estate Office or Kamo Book Inn. Enquiries and e-mail orders to: mcknight.trudy@gmail.com

p Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker has unveiled new limits for recreational anglers

This limit exists only for the North Island; for the South Island, the cap is set at 30 fish. Baitfish are not included in the total. Opponents of the change opine that illicit commercial trawling by foreign vessels poses more of a threat to fish stocks than recreational angling, however, the Oceans and Fisheries Minister says it is a necessary step.

“This puts an end to excessive take, which could affect the sustainability of a species and also makes the rules more consistent across the country and easier to follow,” said Minister Parker.

More information is available at mpi. govt.nz/recfishing-consultation. ¢

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Using the tools and equipment from the ‘Men’s Shed,’ this year high frames set in concrete and covered with netting were made preventing the birds creating havoc eating their share and cut down the white butterfly population. A small shed funded by the Trudy McKnight, Russell Porter gardeners was erected to store gardening tools and materials. and Pauline van Eybergen A shade house is used for raising seedlings. Funding for major materials – the frames and netting – costing over one thousand dollars, was provided by the Resident’s Committee using profits from residents twice weekly, ‘happy hour’ and various social functions.

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Gym for the brain u by Andy Bryenton

Doctors and scientists have made interesting discoveries in recent years about the value of art to the health of the human brain, likening crafty and creative activities to a ‘workout for the grey matter’.

According to Dr Bruce Miller, a behavioural neurologist at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Centre, while brains inevitably age, creative abilities do not necessarily deteriorate.

“Actually, the ageing brain responds well to art by allowing the brain’s two hemispheres to work more in tandem.

This ability to use one’s creativity throughout a lifetime and the impact of crystallised intelligence gained from the years of accumulated knowledge and life experiences, help to cultivate the ageing, creative brain,” says Dr Miller.

One theory is that creating art, whether it’s a painting, a song, a sculpture, a knitted cardigan or ceramic pot,

stimulates endorphins and reinforces ‘good’ neural pathways. That is because crafting things with our hands is the big advantage humans have over other creatures; we’re ‘hard wired’ to want to create. Combine this with a brain that can envision, imagine and dream, and you get masterpieces like those of the

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“Neurological research shows that making art can improve cognitive functions by producing both new neural pathways and thicker, stronger dendrites,” says Dr Barbara Bagan, a geriatric medicine expert.

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A warm welcome for Jack Frost u by Amy Fifita

It’s getting colder, and there are actions to be taken to make the transition from the warm-rayed Kiwi summer to the chilly winter easier.

There are renovations that can be done in autumn to keep your house dry and warm in the coming months. Planning ahead is beneficial, especially since it is already getting nippy. So what are your options before the cold bites?

Central heating or heat pumps will help you cosy up this winter. Central heating spreads heat throughout the whole house. Although heat pumps are more widely used in New Zealand and are known to be more cost-effective than an electric heater.

Now is a good time to think about insulating your home. It is a durable and long-lasting material that doesn’t need to be maintained unless it has become damaged. The added feature is that it does not require you to empty your pockets to your electricity company.

The government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme makes underfloor and ceiling insulation and heat pumps a viable solution for the oncoming winter chills. The grants will cover up to 80 per cent of the cost of making your home more comfortable.

Like insulation, curtains play a part in keeping in the warmth. There is a range of options for materials such as wool, polyester and thick cotton, to name a few. This simple addition will stop the heat from getting outside.

Winter brings wet weather, too, so start thinking about how to keep your house

that can seal gaps up, giving you a secure house. These minor renovations either decrease moisture and draughts or help retain heat in your home.

Most of these options are reasonable to achieve before the start of winter. So get it done before Old Man Winter and his buddy Jack come to play with your comfort and kidnap you from the heat. ¢

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One of the most enjoyable parts of a rural winter is the ability to warm your home with a traditional fireplace, and this time of year, many of us will be motivated to restore or upgrade such amenities.

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Those with older, classic homes built early last century may well have fireplace infrastructure hidden behind later refurbishments, during the era when older fireplaces were seen as a liability, and electric heating was the current vogue. There’s also the possibility that an existing fireplace or even a truly antique wood-fired cooker is in situ and requires some lateral thinking to replace as part of your renovation.

Of course, when dealing with fire, even contained and tamed in a hearth, safety is the first consideration. A consultation with a fireplace installation expert is a good place to begin if you have existing blocked-off fireplaces or chimney works that could be resurrected to their former glory. Traditional standards and materials were less exacting than those of today.

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The good news is that options for a replacement can fit almost any decor style, from those blending effortlessly with the Victorian-era charm of a colonial fireplace surround to art-deco tiles or thoroughly modern designs. Local metalworkers and engineers may even be able to refurbish free-standing character fireplaces, such as the kettle-look copperclad pieces beloved of the 1960s and 1970s interior decorators, ones now retro centrepieces.

Efficiency is also a factor with modern fires. Many older coal-burning grates that were closed off in the middle of the last century can not be replaced with pellet burners or more fuel-friendly wood burners.

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Boss hasa look ata Budgit “Well deah, seems we gonna soon fine out wot the govinmint has got up its sleeves for us ina comin’ year. They gonna release the budjit so we know wot to expect.”

Gidday readas, Boss was talkin’ direct to his gerlfrend Sharlene, I spose ‘cos he woodin’t think I wood know much about govinmint munny. An’, of course, I doesn’t. But I hada lissin anyway, ‘cos it was woolshed steps smoko again, an’ I gotta look brite an’ alert, in case Sharlene notices me an’ I getta bita ofa snack tossed my way. She gotta plate of bikkies ona tray.

But anyway, Sharlene sed: ”Yes, deah,” an’ she looked atta paper I brung froma kattil stop atta gate, an’ used her skoolteecher voice: “Covid has shown a joined-up and prepared health system is needed for protecting New Zealanders. district health boards will be replaced with one national organisation called Health New Zealand.”

Boss lissened to this an’ he giva big snort, witch meens he not very happy. “Now that’s a lotta sinse at least, but wen is this govinmint gonna really do somethin’ about health services an’ pay health werkers wot they’re worth for a start? They goin’ on strike agin because wile food and petril an’ all sorts is zoomin’ up in price, no one is gitting any more munny. Some peeple goin’ hungry even. I yell yer wot, the blokes atta pub reckin they gonna look atta wealth tax!

That Juicyinda told peeple she hasin’t got a plan ter bring ina a wealth tax, but she

pretty much paid for by the workers. Why shoodin’t the million-dolla peeple cough up a bit more?”

Then she looked atta papa again, and this time she giva snort lika Boss.

She read again. “Someone here wants a reallocation of existing funding from building more roads to go on cycle lanes and bus lanes, so we can get where they need to go much more easily and more cheaply, with lower carbon and health impacts.”

Boss gave his biggest snort. “Too complikated fer me, deah, We live ina Kaipra ona farm, eh? We cood do with sum proper roads, not blimmin cycles an’ buses.” The Boss looked at me, an’ nek thing he tossed a bikkie offa plate right at me, an’ then another one! I snaffled both them rite outta tha air.

Now that was a first readas! Evin Sharlene looked shocked. So pays ter look smart at smoko eh? See ya afta this budgit stuff happins eh?

Cheers — Billy ¢ didin’t say she woodin’t too. An’ that David Parker on finanshil stuff sez he looking for stuff about rich peeple already.”

Sharlene sed she reckined the govinmint wood be careful ‘cos they gotta ‘lection nek year.’ But she was wurried about other stuff. “Rememba deah taxis on petril, terbacco an’ alkerhol drink raised five billyin dollars las’ year

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Politician, historian, author and farmer Robert McNab has many claims to fame; however, his purchase of New Zealand’s first tractor is a milestone in rural life.

Robert McNab was an extraordinary figure in early New Zealand. Born near Knapdale, close to modern-day Invercargill, he was the only surviving child of a large family. He confirmed his powerful intellect when he became Dux of Invercargill District High School in 1879.

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Robert trained in the law but remained interested in farming, and his progressive outlook and insight into history gave him a desire for modernisation.

Fast forward to 1902, 120 years ago, when news of a novel new device caught Mr McNab’s attention. He had previously looked at traction engines and steam tractors as a way to improve farming efficiency. During the Boer War in South Africa, the British Army had experimented for the first time with internal combustion.

Now that technology had come through into farming, with the invention of the Ivel three-wheeler, a kerosene-powered tractor that promised to revolutionise farm work in the United Kingdom.

It wasn’t just the farming power of the Ivel or its use of a side-mounted PTO wheel for running threshers, stationary mills and crushers. It was its durability, which Robert McNab knew any machine tackling the New Zealand pastureland would require. It was all fine and good, he reasoned, to buy a new kind of tractor if you lived near to the works in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, but what if it broke down in Gore or Gisborne?

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successful testing in Canada, convinced McNab of its toughness. He purchased an Ivel in 1904, and soon he was the owner of the first internal combustion tractor in New Zealand.

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DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Lifestyle to Fit the Whole Family A fabulous opportunity to own a country farmhouse along with 8,000sqm of land. Being of sturdy build and ample room this is such a great place for a family. Surrounded by established gardens this lovely five bedroom home sits with commanding views out to the valley and beyond, looking out over your own swimming pool, which is a must for Northland living. The modern kitchen is the centre of the home, easily moving through to a separate lounge which opens out to alfresco living on sprawling decks accessing three sides of the home. Three good size bedrooms and a modern bathroom are situated on one side of the home, a connecting mud room takes you through to the granny flat with two more generous sized bedrooms, open plan living and second kitchen, and of course a wet area bathroom to complete this area.

All good farm homes come with ample shedding and this is no exception. Along with the double internal access garage is a large four bay shed with workshop and the bonus of a carport, all complimented with a large concreted parking area.

This is an ideal extended family home or working from home environment, with plenty of room for your vehicles and even a horse or chickens to complete your lifestyle living - don't forget to bring the dog.

Also available to purchase adjoining 12ha block see pggwre.co.nz/DAG36017

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Megan Browning M 027 668 8468 E mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz Cindy Younger M 027 278 2309 E cindy.younger@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/DAG36030

NEW LISTING

DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Just Waiting for You Priced to sell This 12 hectare block with the original two-bedroom homestead sitting above the road looking back over the block is priced to sell. The home does need attention and is being sold in an as is condition.

The kitchen dining area is open plan, with a separate lounge. Large laundry and bathroom. The property has some very good out buildings which include the old cowshed that still has some plant, this would be great for calf rearing, a woolshed with pens for calves, pigs, storage sheds for equipment. There are also the large cattle yards with head bail and loading facilities.

The block has a long road frontage, tank water and large roof area for extra catchment. The land is in grass and ready for your animals, turn this into that lifestyle of your choice.

It has handy location for our Kai Iwi Lakes, Baylys Beach and only 12 kilometres into Dargaville.

Be quick it won't last long at this price.

Also available to purchase adjoining five bedroom home on 8,000sqm section - see pggwre.co.nz/DAG36030

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Megan Browning M 027 668 8468 E mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz Cindy Younger M 027 278 2309 E cindy.younger@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/DAG36017 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

Helping grow the country

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

OPEN HOME

DARGAVILLE 27 Awakino Road Cosy Family Home Located within walking distance to schools, three bedroom two bathroom home with open plan living on a flat section. Cosy with great insulation, log burner and loads of sun coming in. Brand new garage and new fruit trees planted, ready and looking forward to a new family to settle in here. Perfect investment or family home.

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OPEN HOMES 10.00-11.00am, Saturday 21 & 28 May

Cindy Younger M 027 278 2309 B 09 439 3342 E cindy.younger@pggwrightson.co.nz pggwre.co.nz/DAG36080

DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Country Living and Privacy • • • • • • •

12 hectares (subject to council approval) Three bedroom home with rumpus room Outside sleepout Double garaging Calf sheds, workshop, Rural and river views Cattle yards

Come and enjoy this rural lifestyle block with privacy and buildings for calf rearing, it has the river boundary, which is very tranquil, scattered native bush surrounds, split into paddocks and some river flats, don't miss out on this lovely country property.

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Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 2.00pm, Monday 30 May

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

pggwre.co.nz/DAG36004

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BAYLYS BEACH 82 Chases Terrace Cosy on the Coast A cosy fully furnished two-bedroom cottage catching all day sun sits nicely tucked under the summit of the hill, protecting you from most of the wind and allowing gardens to grow, with only a short walk to the summit to see spectacular sunsets and sometimes even a whale. As part of the Chases Gorge Camp Club you could live permanently or become generational owners that come back year after year.

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OPEN HOME 12.00-1.00pm, Saturday 21 May

Cindy Younger M 027 278 2309 B 09 439 3342 E cindy.younger@pggwrightson.co.nz pggwre.co.nz/DAG36048 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Here's the One • • • • •

15 hectares (awaiting title) Four-bedroom family home Rumpus/family room, office Covered decking area and patio Woolshed and three bay implement shed

If you have been waiting for a property to come onto the market near the Kai Iwi Lakes then this is it - with large family home, old tennis courts, orchard, four car garaging and big grounds for the kids. The woolshed and three bay implement shed add the extra bonus for any animals that you might be looking at having. Large cattle yard and old sheep pens are by the woolshed.

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Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 2.00pm, Tuesday 31 May

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

pggwre.co.nz/DAG36001 Helping grow the country

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

May DDMM Workshop Series – Colour and Design — 23rd May 10am–1pm by Anna Grace Design. Create a welcoming and unique ambience in your hospitality business or retail store. Bookings essential email lorrained@dcdb.nz.

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

Dargaville Tourism Network Shared Lunch — 9th June 12.30pm–2pm for businesses with a visitor focus.

Held at the SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, Victoria Street.

Markets Dargaville Twilight Market — 27th May 5pm–8pm at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.

Monthly Market — 4th June 9am–noon, at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).

Club/Organisation 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club.

For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — Meets 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Old Post Office at 7.30pm. For more information, phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.

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

Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.

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

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

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years.

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

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

Dargaville Museum — open 9am to 5pm (Labour Day to Easter) 9am to 4pm (Easter to Labour Day) every day except Christmas Day and Anzac Day morning for more info phone 09 439 7555.

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

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER May 17 2022 FOR EVENT LISTINGS

FOR SPORT LISTINGS

FOR CLUB/ORGANISATION LISTINGS

EMAIL info@dcdb.nz

EMAIL roxannek@sportnorth.co.nz

EMAIL dargaville@cab.org.nz

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

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

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

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

Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SeniorNet Dargaville — Drop-in every Tuesday 10am–2pm (except school holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Rd. Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

Vaccine Passport required.

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

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

AWARDS WINNERS

Dargaville Acoustic Music

CRAFT & ART

BLACKBOARD CONCERT

• 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS EACH MONTH

Promoted and sponsored by the Performing Arts section of the Dargaville Arts Association.

• NEXT IS 26th MAY AT 11AM - 3PM • BRING YOUR LUNCH - HAVE A COFFEE • CASUAL CRAFT PROJECTS ON THE TABLE OR BRING YOUR OWN TO WORK ON • COME HAVE A CHAT & HAVE SOME FUN For further information info@dargavillearts.co.nz John 027 525 8189

Muddy Waters Gallery 43 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville Next to the Anzac Theatre

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DROP IN SESSIONS

TIDE CHART POUTO POINT DAY

Kellys Bay

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Dargaville Arts Association www.dargavillearts.co.nz

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PUZZLE TIME

Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Disappear altogether (6,4,4,3) 10 Pristine (8) 15 Dead to the world (6) 16 Light up (10) 17 Bendy (8) 19 Hermit (7) 21 Shooting sport (5) 22 Haughtiness (9) 25 Censure (9) 27 Shorten (7) 29 Pasture plant (6) 33 Neighbourhood pub (5) 34 Border between countries (8) 36 Brainwashing material (10) 39 Horse carriage (3) 41 True (7) 42 Type of hat (6) 43 Baby’s toy (6) 44 Seethe (4) 45 Tongs (7) 48 Moon-starer (anag) (10) 53 Smothered (7) 57 Leather strap (4) 58 Vegetable patch (6) 59 XII (6) 60 Soldier (7) 62 Hair cream (3) 64 Make even worse (10) 65 Not typical or usual (8) 66 Jeans fabric (5) 69 Conviction (6) 70 Direction finder (7)

71 City’s fringes (9) 76 Egyptian queen (9) 77 Wanderer (5) 78 Train stop (7) 83 Entrancing (8) 84 Across the whole country (10) 85 Fishing weight (6) 86 Equestrian event (8) 87 The very best of all; the choicest part (3,5,2,3,4) DOWN 2 Reply (6) 3 Perfect (5) 4 One-legged jump (3) 5 Steel pin (4) 6 Waterproof coat (7) 7 Small village (6) 8 Religious sisters (4) 9 Blend together (8) 11 Column (6) 12 Scientific study of poisons (10) 13 Recedes (4) 14 Ore-processing furnace (7) 18 Lyricist (10) 20 Father (4) 23 Sly grin (5) 24 Net value (anag)(8) 26 Stretchy (7) 28 Good buy (7) 30 Edible tuber (6) 31 Energy (6) 32 Cider ingredient (6) 35 Requires (5) 37 In the lead (5) 38 Stringed instrument (4)

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Call Ray Curle 09 439 5717 or 027 254 6778

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FREE QUOTE - AFFORDABLE PRICING Quality workmanship for all your electrical needs Ph: 027 485 6222 electriciankaipara.co.nz • conor.cdelectrical@gmail.com

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd

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

• TRENCHING

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.

FOR ALL YOUR FENCING REQUIREMENTS Contact: 1Sum Fencing Contractors Steve Nathan ph (09) 439 6633 or (027) 272 7968 kahuparere@xtra.co.nz AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA

• POST BORING • EXCAVATIONS • SITE CLEARANCE • DRAINS & WATER TABLES • TIP TRUCK FOR LOAD REMOVALS • ROCK BUCKET & “THUMB” EXPERIENCED OPERATOR “NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

CALL TRAVIS! 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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09 431 8440 021 125 1576

NWC

Fire wood: gum/macrocarpa/pine, delivery available.

Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines.

Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501

Local Tree Services

Phone 439 6070 or National Help Line 0800 883 300

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

morrisandmorris.co.nz

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Northern Wairoa Contracting Ltd DO YOU NEED CONCRETE? • Driveways • Sheds • Carports • Patios • 2 Tonne Digger • Tip Truck Obligation free quote Leon 022 344 9774 nwcontracting2021@gmail.com

Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

STEVEN 022 544 1238 or 09 393 1051 mcmillanelectrical@outlook.com

30 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz

teamvegetation.co.nz

0800 933 326

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

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588

Safer, Faster & Cheaper • • • • • •

Tree Felling Tree Pruning Chipping Stump Grinding Shelter Belt Removal/ Topping Land Clearing

Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

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

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Mobile hose doctor, welding & mechanic service crew Fabrication in steel, stainless & aluminium Repairs & modifications

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Call us, visit us or email us for any big or small jobs!

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Closing date for classified advertising for the May 24 2022 edition is Monday, May 23 2022

FOR SALE

SECURITY

NURSERIES & PLANTS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

HEDGING SHRUBS and trees. 300 pittosporum karo from $1.50. 500 high 100 Metrosideros Māori Princess 1mt high Corokia, pittosporums, bottlebrush. Ready now for autumn planting. Got2Go Plants 09 439 5556, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 10am–4pm, Tuesday–Sunday.

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

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

TREE SERVICES

CHOOKS FOR sale $5.00 each. Phone Aoroa Poultry Bernie 022 363 7991 or Daphne 021 262 1080 for more info.

LIVESTOCK

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

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.

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

FENCING

TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw — 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050.

FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.

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

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

FOR RENT

WATCH BATTERIES repairs from $10. 97 Victoria Street, Dargaville Mon–Tue & Thur–Fri 10am–1.30pm. Also clock repairs. Phone 022 342 8183.

MODERN SUNNY 1 bed cottage stand alone sea view private on 5 aches. $250 per week, including power & water. Suits 1 quiet person working. Phone 09 431 8448.

ENTERTAINMENT

DARGAVILLE 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM

WED 25/05

Adult $16

AFTERNOON

OPERATION MINCEMEAT (M) 12.00PM DOCTOR STRANGE MULTIVERSE (M) 12.00PM DOWNTOWN ABBEY: NEW ERA (PG) 1.00PM

09 439 3003

sales@bigriverfm.co.nz WEEK OF

19th May – 25th May

AFTERNOON

WWW.BELOWSEALEVEL.CO.NZ

★ First screening EVENING

NIGHT

DOWNTOWN ABBEY: NEW ERA (PG) 5.30PM

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OPERATION MINCEMEAT (M) 8.00PM

THE DUKE (M) 5.30PM

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DRIVE MY CAR (M) 7.30PM

DOWNTOWN ABBEY: EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE NEW ERA (R13) 5.00PM (PG) 2.30PM OPERATION DRIVE MY CAR MINCEMEAT (M) 6.00PM (M) 3.30PM

DRIVE MY CAR (M) 12.00PM

Student $13.50 w/ID

TO LET

Last screening

OPERATION MINCEMEAT (M) 8.00PM

NEW FILMS: DRIVE MY CAR, OPERATION MINCEMEAT FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: DOWNTOWN ABBEY 2, DOCTOR STRANGE: MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS, THE DUKE, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

Senior (65+) $13.50

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

Helping the community in so many ways

THU 19/05

CLOSED

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

FRIDAY 3RD JUNE, 2022 • 1PM SIMPSON ROAD, RUAWAI

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

TUE 24/05

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

SPECKLE PARK SALE BULLS I FEMALES I GENETICS

THE ANZAC THEATRE

CLOSED

Murray Lynch 021 966 501 Grant Harrison 027 210 1479 Don McKenzie 021 754 174 Noel Baker 027 455 5828 Craig Douglas 027 445 1167

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

BELOW SEA LEVEL

DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

MON 23/05

12.30pm Start Further entries welcome 76 x R2Yr Steers 16 x R2Yr Heifers 10 x R2Yr VIC Dairy Heifers 16 x R1Yr Dairy Heifers 20 x Autumn Born 1Yr WF Steers 20 x Autumn Born 1Yr WF Heifers

Phil & Mitch

BIG RIVER FM

SUN 22/05

Dargaville Bobcat Services

LIVESTOCK

Community Flavour and Variety

SAT 21/05

MATAKOHE SALE FRIDAY 20TH MAY 2022

98.6FM

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE WITH YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION

FRI 20/05

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

Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

Phone or Txt Paul

Listen to Big River FM

MORNING

PLUMBER (SEMI retired) available for small property maintenance jobs... call John 027 494 2919

THE DUKE (M) 5.30PM

Child $9.00

Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler

DOCTOR STRANGE MULTIVERSE (M) 7.30PM

Under 3yrs FREE

Beat Fuel Costs Move your office to Dargaville Office Space inclusive of:

• electricity • broadband • kitchen facilities • water • bathroom facilities • parking • secure site - controlled entry

Offices from 1–5 desks available.

Central Dargaville.

Contact JOHN • 027 525 8189

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER May 17 2022

CLASSIFIEDS SEPTIC TANK SERVICES 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.

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the May 24 2022 edition is Monday, May 23 2022 SITUATIONS VACANT

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

Dargaville Kauri Coast Care Home

Selwyn Park Kindergarten, Dargaville PART TIME POSITION ADMIN SUPPORT STAFF - KAIPARA

Are you able to support our care home by providing accommodation for a new intake of Nurses?

They are health care professionals with regular incomes, and just need some accommodation to help them move to Dargaville to be an RN for us in our care home.

If you have anything available, a room in a house, or a house/flat to rent, please contact

Selwyn Park Kindergarten is currently looking for part time admin support staff 15 hours per week.

Applicant preferably to have administrative, ICT and accounts experience.

A job description can be downloaded from our website www.nka.org.nz This position will commence in June or as soon as practicable.

Please send a letter of application and full CV to; Email: Appointments Secretary appointments@nka. org.nz Or post: Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box 4005, Whangarei, 0141.

Application close: 2.00pm Thursday 26th May 2022. *Pay rate up to $25 per hour for the right candidate.

Karen Duncan, Care Home Manager at 09 439 6367, or Email karen.duncan@bupa.co.nz LEARNING SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

The Northern Wairoa Kāhui Ako Board of Trustees is seeking a Learning Support Coordinator, based at Dargaville High School. The position involves • Supporting students through building an inclusive school or kura and cluster environment which encourages participation, progress, and successful transitions.

• Supporting parents and whānau around learning support and establishing points of contact if needed.

• Working with kura leadership team to enable students receiving the appropriate support to enhance their learning and progress.

Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA SITUATIONS VACANT CONFIDENT AND enthusiastic part time facilitator required to run a weekly community session on a variety of budgeting topics. Phone Kaipara Budgeting Service 439 8592.

Dune Mangawhai JOIN OUR TEAM!

Applications close 12pm Tuesday 31st May 2022 How to apply Please send applications or direct enquiries to: Michael Houghton 57 Plunket Street, Dargaville office@darghigh.school.nz 09 439 7229

TRADE & SERVICES 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.

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

We have several exciting positions which have become available at the Dune. We are looking for a front of house team member, a Pizza Chef & a Senior Sous Chef. The Dune is based in the laid-back, beautiful beach town of Mangawhai in the winterless North with awesome surf beaches and a great local community.

Need transport to a

We offer;

health appointment?

• Competitive pay • A great team to work with • Ongoing training & development • Opportunities for career progression • A beautiful location to live & work • Support with visa applications

Is this you?!

Email your CV to the_cove@yahoo.co.nz

Position available now!

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

Kaipara

Community Health Trust HEALTH SHUTTLE

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

BAYLYS BEACH SOCIETY AGM Monday May 23rd NW Golf Club 7pm Doors + Bar open from 6:00pm to mix + mingle ALL WELCOME Come along to connect with others and be involved in your Community Light supper provided

DEATH NOTICES

KEITH WALTER HANSEN 11/4/1936 to 13/5/2022 Passed away peacefully at Leister Heights Hospital, Whangarei; aged 86 years. Loved husband of Eileen.

Respected member & benefactor of Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc. for 20 years.

A Service for Keith will be held at the Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club, Harding Park, Dargaville on Thursday, 19 May 2022, at 11am followed by luncheon and fellowship.

All correspondence to PO Box 306, Dargaville 0340.

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

KAIPARA GREY Power’s AGM will be held this Friday 20th May at 1pm in the Dargaville Methodist Church complex. We will also be screening some local videos including Rusty Campbell’s Produce and the Opening of the refurbished Dargaville Hospital’s Rose Garden.

Everyone is welcome.

OTHER PEOPLE with Covid vaccine injuries may want to contact me to share information. Lance Bullock, PO Box 196, Dargaville 0340.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Karauna & Maraea Piripi Ihimaera Ahu Whenua Trust Sunday 19th June 2022 Warkworth Town Hall, 2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

Agenda & Info email: danmcleodnz@gmail.com

• Supporting kaiako in schools and kura to meet the needs of learners.

• Working alongside other Learning Support Coordinators across the cluster and connect with the Learning Support Facilitator and wider agencies, to access services and resources to support learners.

WAYNE & ANNETTE

PUBLIC NOTICES ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30 pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle.

Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. To be resumed when traffic light system allows.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Required over the next 1- 3 months.

WORK WANTED

WANTED TO RENT 38YRS OLD male & 4yrs old daughter with two friendly dogs. Looking in any area. Anything considered, has great references. Phone 022 175 0313.

Northland Kindergarten Association Te Kura Kōhungahunga Tōpū o Te Taitokerau

Accommodation required for nurses.

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The 2022 Poppy collection in Dargaville township, Baylys Beach and Te Kopuru netted $6777.40 for the Northern Wairoa RSA Welfare Trust.

The Officers, Executive Committee and members wish to thank all who donated to the welfare of Returned Service, Service Persons and their families

AGM

Notice is hereby given to members that an Annual General Meeting of Te Roroa Manawhenua and Whatu Ora Trust’s will be held at 9.45am Saturday 11th June 2022 at Waikara Marae, Waikara Road, Aranga AGENDA 1. Tea and Coffee 2. Mihi Whakatau 3. Minutes from Previous AGM 4. Chairman’s report 5. Operations report 6. Financial – Audited accounts 7. Announce current trustees 8. Trust outlook (Annual Plan and Strategic Plan) 9. Trustee/Directors Remuneration Information that will be laid before the meeting will be available for viewing to registered members at the Te Roroa Office Waipoua 9am – 4pm Weekdays from the 30th May 2022 by appointment.

We will also have zoom available for those unable to attend in person. If you wish to join us via zoom please email the address below and we will send out a zoom link prior to the hui.

secretary@teroroa.iwi.nz 09 439 6443 NAU MAI! HAERE MAI!

LEST WE FORGET R Graham. 027 439 6597 Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA.

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) PAG Nicoll and SF Dennison Partnership of Kaihu (Licenced Premise Operator), has made application to the Kaipara District Licencing Committee for the issue of an On and Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 3065 State Highway 12, Kaihu, Kaipara District known as Kaihu Tavern.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is tavern with an ancillary off licence.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday: On Licence 9am to 1am the following day and Off Licence: 9am to 10pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licencing 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 from 10th May 2022, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licencing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

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

This is the second notice for this publication.

The first notice was published 10/05/2022.

WESTERN SHARKS VS HORA HORA Western Sharks/Kaihu Reserves 12:30pm Western Sharks Premiers 2:15pm

Saturday, 21st May 2022 Hora Hora

Proudly sponsored by Catherine Stewart Country Specialist Bayleys Real Estate

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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