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Peanuts taste test time u by Paul Campbell

A crucial test of the viability of peanuts as a Kaipara growth crop of the future is taking place this week when 20 kilograms of peanuts harvested from near Dargaville become 10 jars of peanut butter to undergo a stringent taste test.

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Ruawai’s scholarship winner

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Farmers and staff from Kaipara Kai, the Ministry for Primary Industries and the makers of Pic’s Peanut Butter will be anxiously awaiting the outcome after the nuts were processed at the Pic’s plant in Nelson.

Some 60 kilograms of peanuts were harvested, with the bulk of the crop going to Plant and Food Research for evaluation as a future Kaipara crop, while 20 kilograms went to Nelson with Pic’s CEO, Stuart Macintosh.

There, they were dried and processed, ready for making into product, and Mr Macintosh says this required some thinking outside the square.

“With our small sample, our production machinery was designed for very big product runs, so we actually had to design and scale down to make a smaller version to grind the Kaipara harvest separately.”

The product, soon ready for tasting, will provide a good indication of quality, although those behind the project will be planting a variety of peanut strains in further growing trials aimed at creating a totally home-grown peanut product.

Plant and Food Research business manager Declan Graham hopes to see “quite a few hectares planted, sown and yielded and some infrastructure and an alternative cropping option for the folk and the farmers of Northland.”

Kaipara Kai’s Greg Hall says, and the district has a “good opportunity and fertile land, to increase the variety of food that we grow.”

Declan Graham says peanuts should not actually ‘pay peanuts’.

“With irrigation, if we’re getting six or seven tonnes per hectare. That’s 4,500 jars of peanut butter per hectare — that’s what we’d be looking at.” ¢

p Kaipara peanuts are prepared by Pic’s Peanut Butter chief roaster, Peter Newdick

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p Make it Safe May is the mission, and St John educator Jo-Anne King is making it happen, touring Kaipara schools with an educational programme for primary-age students. The ASB funded St John in Schools programme seeks to educate the very young about hazards around the home and what to do in an emergency. This week Jo-Anne was at Kaihu Valley School to talk to the pupils about making the right choices in a critical situation. Everyone who takes part gets their own first aid kit to keep, as well as skills for life.

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p Selwyn Park School, Kaipara District Council and Dargaville Rotary Club joined forces to help out mother nature last week, taking to the slopes of Pou Tu O Te Rangi/Harding Park with 500 native trees in hand. KDC supplied the seedlings, and the Rotarians and pupils got together to put in the shovel work. When the job was complete, a sausage sizzle lunch capped off a day to be proud of, in which the reserve was enhanced, students learned about conservation, and the council found a home for 500 new trees to provide shade and oxygen in years to come.

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p Kind weather made for a good turnout of riders at the Silver Pine Pony Club’s ribbon day in Dargaville recently. Thirty-one riders on horses and ponies turned out for a friendly day of competition in round-the-ring and jumping classes. “The way the ribbon day is run, is by having different rounds where the judges are looking at specific things like rider conformation, horse presentation, rider ability. In the afternoon, there were two rings with different jumping heights and various rounds where the riders were judged,” said club member Kristin Loewinger Hayes.

“We hope to make this an annual event. There is an upcoming AGM on May 27 at 6.30pm in the Dargaville Town Hall. The Silver Pine Pony Club is on Facebook.”

School transport by the book u by Andy Bryenton

Kaihu area parents sending their children to schools outside the local primary school’s Transport Entitlement Zone have seen their schedules affected by a new necessity to obey the ‘letter of the law’ regarding zoning.

p A state curriculum primary school with a multicultural roll, and a strong sense of community, Kaihu Valley School has been forced to act by an MOE oversight

School bus operator Ritchies Transport issued letters to several students riding the bus to Dargaville schools, informing them that from the start of term three, they would no longer be able to transport them through the Kaihu Valley School TEZ. “As a professional transport operator, we have to obey the letter of the law,” said Northland area manager Tony Manga.

“This decision is not one which has been made by Ritchies, but we must abide by the rules.”

Kaihu Valley principal Sonia Simeon says that a recent incident resulted in official oversight from the Ministry of Education, who insist that

things ‘must be done by the book.’

“The situation began with two students who chose to come to Kaihu Valley School instead of Aranga.

“Subsequently, the principal of that school contacted the ministry to enforce transport zoning regulations,” says Ms Simeon.

She and the board of trustees chair Turo Te Rore agree; existing agreements and arrangements in place may have continued if it were not for this official level of oversight and involvement.

They now opine that ministry oversight demands that they follow the transport rules. Hence, they were forced to order Ritchies to serve notice on 25 out of area students. ¢

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Solar farm land secured u by Andy Bryenton

Lodestone Energy, a solar farm operator, has purchased 500 hectares of farmland to construct the nation’s biggest array of solar panels, with one of the five installations coming to Dargaville.

When finished, the photovoltaic array will power 55,000 homes or 150,000 electric cars similar to Nissan’s all-electric Leaf.

Farming can continue around and under the panels, which do not affect livestock.

Lodestone CEO Gary Holden is a Kiwi-Canadian with 35 years in the energy p Lodestone has purchased 500 hectares as part of a plan to bring solar power to the mainstream grid; Dargaville is sector behind him. His plan part of this plan to use what he calls the ‘sun belt’ of New Zealand to generate “Together, the five solar farms will act one per cent of total grid output is as one giant generation plant, using the positive news for the north, where power of the sun to inject sustainable transmission charges are higher renewable power into our electricity than average. grid during the daytime and helping Reducing the cable run from the reduce the country’s reliance on fossil generator to the consumer is the fuels,” said Holden during a recent only way to slash these costs, hence radio interview. projects like Lodestone’s and the He’s a proponent of electrical power ongoing plans for a wind farm at and a prominent figure in the industry, Omamari by Tilt Renewables. Spot having helmed energy company Pulse, costs for one kilowatt-hour, the and sat on the boards of both the standard measurement for charging Wellington and Hutt Valley power for electricity, sat at a relatively high suppliers. Should his company have 20 cents for each kilowatt-hour last its way, construction will be complete week, on speculation of a dry winter on five sites at Kaitaia, Dargaville, taxing hydro dams. Holden opines Whitianga, Whakatane and Edgecumbe that solar is the answer. within only two years. ¢

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OPINION

Who’s listening? u by Jane Gray

2020 was the year we listened to those telling us to be kind, support local, use the tracker, and get tested.

We listened. Now let’s talk about some that aren’t listening or doing what is needed.

Our banks, or the lack thereof.

Reduced hours, open to the public or closed doors altogether. Why? Is this cost-saving for them, and are these savings passed on to the consumer?

Probably not.

Is there any interest in listening to their customers regarding the removal of cheques in favour of internet banking? I have spoken to a number of people with elderly parents, and they are very concerned about how they will manage.

There is fear and mistrust of taking finances online; some don’t have the skills to manage the systems or the technology required. Others lack the funds to have everything necessary to do online banking. Will the banks supply everything needed since they are pushing everyone in this direction? That would be an unequivocal no! The BNZ had an end of year profit, September 2020, of $762 million. Yes, it was a decrease of 25% on the year before but still

a very large profit, especially in a Covid environment. Is the customer going to see any benefits of this profit in the form of reduced banking fees or increased interest rates on savings? No! Politicians seem to have forgotten how to listen to the voters. Numerous referendums seem to have gone nowhere since the elections. For instance, the euthanasia referendum, where is it, what’s happening?

We have a government that neither listens or shows good leadership outside of a crisis.

The travesty that is Oranga Tamariki and its chronically disgraceful handling of whanau in crisis, or the building of low-cost housing (or should I say the lack thereof), both would have been talked about at length by those at the coal face. Did they get listened to? No! So I ask again, who is listening?

Not the decision-makers, that’s for sure.

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Pink shirts for better mental health u by Andy Bryenton

Pink Shirt Day has been a part of New Zealand’s calendar since 2012, led by the Mental Health Foundation and supported by groups as varied as the New Zealand Post Primary Teachers’ Association and the Human Rights Commission.

What began as a campaign in one Canadian school to stop bullying and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all gender-diverse identities has become a global phenomenon and a movement to stop bullying of all kinds.

“Bullying can have serious and ongoing p Last year, St Joseph’s School students and teachers were impacts on people’s mental proud to wear pink in support of the cause. This year the health and wellbeing. Many number of participants will be even bigger studies show that people who are bullied are more likely to a caring community, workplace, school experience mental health issues, such or even group of friends doesn’t tolerate as depression, anxiety and even suicidal behaviours that might harm a person’s thoughts,” says the NZMHF’s media mental health. liaison, explaining why this message is Many schools and a growing number so important not just in schools but in of businesses embrace this chance wider society. to spread the message and donate to As New Zealand has a clear and the cause by making Pink Shirt Day a widespread problem with mental health non-uniform day with shared lunches, awareness and shocking suicide rates, morning teas and spot prizes for the it’s timely to reflect on the Pink Shirt ‘pinkest shirt’. There are many ways to Day message. Standing up and saying get involved; visit pinkshirtday.org.nz for ‘bullying is not OK’ is a way to show that some inspiration. ¢

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Dog breeder Ruawai’s cooperates with SPCA scholarship winner

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The Northland SPCA is pleased to have been able to successfully work with a Kaipara breeder to rehome dozens of dogs, following calls from concerned citizens about a so-called ‘puppy mill’ or intensive dog breeding operation.

A top Kaipara student has received one of eight $3,000 scholarships allocated by the Northland Regional Council to support students studying or training in areas aligned to work the council does in the environmental, economic or community resilience fields.

In an official statement, SPCA officers confirmed that the organisation had first visited the property near Dargaville last year. Inspectors discovered a large dog breeding operation. The SPCA found no breaches to the Animal Welfare Act and says all the animals were well fed and sheltered.

SPCA National Inspectorate manager Alan Wilson says with the high demand and asking price for dogs; there needs to be more regulation across the dog breeding industry.

“In this particular case, no laws were broken. However, it would no doubt have been difficult to look after so many dogs, and we are pleased we have been able to rehome most of them,” says Mr Wilson.

“We understand the public interest and concern from the local community in this case, but we want to reiterate that the owner was fully cooperative and has done the best thing for the dogs.”

During the weeks and months that followed, SPCA worked with the breeder to gain ownership of more than 100 dogs and puppies. The owner was fully cooperative, and the breeding operation is now closed. The dogs have been rehomed.

Briar Marbeck of the SPCA says that breaches of animal welfare are best

p The SPCA opposes the breeding of puppies and kittens without regard to the availability of good homes. People shouldn’t purchase animals from breeders whose primary motivation is profit

reported, even if, as in this case, no law was broken. A positive outcome was nevertheless negotiated.

“All animal welfare concerns should be reported to SPCA by calling your local centre to provide a description of the animal involved, why you believe there’s been cruelty or neglect, the animal’s location and the name of the person you believe may be responsible,” says Ms Marbeck. ¢

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students whose efforts reflect the regional council’s key drivers and its mission of ‘working together to create a healthy environment, strong economy and resilient communities’.

“They also aim to build Maori capacity within Te Tai Tokerau and provide opportunities for further education, with four of the eight scholarships available earmarked for Maori.”

The council received 90 applications for the scholarships available. ¢

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Blake Hassell from Ruawai is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Science majoring in geography, working towards either a Masters or PhD in Environmental Science. In another academic milestone, he received a Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship to study at Otago University.

Through his studies, he hopes to make a positive difference not just for the environment but for its people too.

“I want to be able to look at something natural, such as the Northern Wairoa River and be able to enhance both the local ecosystem of the river and the surrounding area in a way that everyone ends up being happy,” he says.

His mother, Marsha, is “extremely proud“ of his success. “Blake was head boy at Ruawai College, and he played junior representative rugby, as well as basketball alongside his academic successes.”

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Harbour clean-up work underway u by Paul Campbell

The $200 million Kaipara Moana Remediation project with more than 20 million trees and other natives to be planted around the harbour for the next decade is underway for this year after a planting day last weekend.

Otamatea HarbourCare secretary and Kaipara Moana Working Group member, Mark Vincent, said the project near Paparoa also involved Otamatea Weed Control Group, Pest Free Peninsulas and Lions. “It was a very successful day with 1,500 plants in the ground.”

He said it was notable that some volunteers came from five generations of local farming families, as well as recent arrivals in Kaipara, including some who could measure their time here in just weeks. ”I think five weeks was the newest, so I think our local community is gaining some diversity.”

Mr Vincent said Kaipara Moana Remediation is the country’s biggest harbour restoration programme — across 6,000 square kilometres of land bordering the waterway. Otamatea HarbourCare has led to the planting of 120,000 trees since its inception.

“Riparian planting will be carried out by other organisations around the harbour with landowners including farming and, importantly, forestry — working towards improving harbour health.”

The initial Kaipara riparian planting catchment work will be expanded in the years ahead with native trees and plants on an estimated 800 square kilometres of highly-erodible land.

The government-funded scheme is designed to boost the harbour’s health by slashing sediment from the land in a catchment-wide remediation initiative also involving iwi, central and local government and the wider community to halve the 700,000 tonnes of sediment flowing into the harbour each year.

Two thousand tonnes of sediment a day flow into the Kaipara, and some of that has also been targeted by Otamatea resident Albie Paton, who is seeking support for a large-scale dredging operation for the Northern Wairoa River.

“All the way up the river, there are many hundreds of acres of silt banks created by run-off from the land further up.

“Start at the northern end of Summer Road at Hukatere and go all the way to Donovan’s Bluff, south of Tokatoka, as well as just north at Waiharara to the Monganui River south of Tangiteroria.

“Let’s talk to the Dutch and other north European countries and seek their advice and technology. A lot of land in Europe has been preserved from the sea.”

Mr Paton added that the silt came from the land. “Let’s return it back to the land and help save one of New Zealand’s great food bowls.” ¢

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For all your pet health needs please book an appointment with one of our small animal vets at the Maungaturoto, Waipu or Mangawhai clinics.

Only large animal services and retail supplies will be delivered from Ruawai during winter and spring. Please call as usual to book on-farm services.

For after hour emergencies our 24hr team will pick up your call.

In accordance with section 27(7)(b) of the Act, the Northland Regional Council has delegated the functions of maintaining the database to the Kaipara District Council.

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Ecotourism leads ‘reset’ u by Andy Bryenton

Ecological tourism and regional tourism development both received a boost in early May with the announcement of a fees waiver by the Department of Conservation and a reset fund from the government.

“We will roll out a $200 million Tourism Communities: Support, Recovery and Reset Plan between now and 2023,” said Tourism Minister Stuart Nash at a parliamentary press conference last week.

“It will invest in new programmes like small business suppor t, tourism infrastructure, the conservation estate, Maori p The future of ecotourism looks bright for Kaipara, an area of development, economic and great natural beauty but little pre-Covid engagement with regional development, and international guests; it’s time to change this mental wellbeing support.”

At the same time, the acting Minister to the extraordinary circumstances for Conservation, Dr Ayesha Verrall, created by Covid-19. It is part of a confirmed that ventures on DOC land, wider recovery plan, and alongside like Waipoua Forest, could benefit from our Jobs for Nature programme, it a waiver of the usual fees levied to help represents a substantial investment in our tourism industry and the people promote biodiversity.

“We acknowledge it has been a employed in it.”

“This is an opportunity for Dargaville difficult year for tourism businesses, many of whom continue to face major and Kauri Coast people looking to challenges due to fewer international develop and establish emerging ecotourism enterprises,” says Lorraine visitors,” Dr Verrall said.

“The fee waiver extension is about Davidson of the Dargaville Community providing financial relief and support Development Board, addressing the to around 1,000 concessionaires and call for more provincial ecotourism as permit holders as the sector adapts part of the reset. ¢

Highway speed review for Kaipara u by Andy Bryenton

Public input is being sought as the New Zealand Transport Agency looks at speed limit reductions on 11 sections of state highway in Northland, including Kaipara.

This move will affect the entirety of State Highway 12 from Br ynderwyn to Dargaville and all of State Highway 14 from Whangarei to Dargaville and on through the Waipoua forest to Opononi and beyond.

In 2019, then Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter revealed a p The public is being consulted on state highway speed limits in the Kaipara, with possible speed limit drops causing strategy to reduce road concern in the road freight industry deaths by 40%. Genter is now the Green Party spokesperson for Jason Williamson, who manages transport. The Road to Zero campaign trucks carrying diverse cargoes in the continues under current Minister of Dargaville area, says that rather than Transport Michael Wood. holding a review, the NZTA should be “The government has made road fixing the roads. safety a top priority, and that has “If the speed limit is reduced, it won’t informed the development of this address driving conditions or dangerous strategy,” Ms Genter said. “We want road surfaces. What will happen is that a strategy backed up by evidence- instead of three trips to Whangarei per based action.” day, each truck will only manage two.”

However, opponents of speed limit Members of the public are invited to reductions say that the measures are have their say by emailing a submission an excuse not to maintain roads to on speed limit change to northland. a safe standard and will impact road speed.reviews@nzta.govt.nz before freight and primary industries.

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A year after Covid-19 lockdowns first struck the business sector, things are rosier than predicted, but there’s still one key factor that all of the local business leaders agree on.

The ‘shop local’ message has carried us through some tough times, but it needs to be embraced on a higher level if business is to truly boom in our small towns, say respondents to a ‘vox pop’ of Dargaville entrepreneurs and professionals.

While the average person on the street is keen to help out, and many local shops and tradespeople have seen a boost in small jobs, there’s still a lingering perception that larger contracts or business-to-business transactions can be acceptably outsourced, sidestepping the ‘shop local’ ethos.

Another bugbear for some traders is the rise of online ‘click and collect’ schemes that see suppliers deliberately bypass their local stockists for quick internet sales; suppliers who then expect the locals to provide comprehensive after-sales service.

Schemes such as these were established, usually by multinational manufacturers, to keep their own business afloat during times and in countries when Covid put a stop to all store-front trade. It’s time for them to pack up and bring commerce back to the main street.

The third major change that could help business thrive as we leave the Covid era behind comes from the government. Many business leaders are looking closely at the forthcoming budget, hoping for measures like those enacted by our Australian counterparts.

Their recent fiscal package for 2021 announced more than $70 million in tax breaks for small to medium business, and targeted pay rises coupled with tax relief for industries with historically low pay, such as health care workers, aged carers and front line supermarket staff.

Many businesses here support wage rises as a stimulus for their staff to stay on the team and spend locally but hope for similar tax and regulatory relief to remain in the good side of the ledger.

In cold figures, ANZ Bank’s monthly business confidence survey for this May looks robust, with a nine-point jump in business confidence and a 10-point leap in firms’ own activity expectations.

However, to translate through to the main street, a firming up of the ‘support your locals’ message needs to run through from the council chamber to the boardroom to the wallets of the average citizen, making all of us better off. ¢

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The SuperGold Card has been a Kiwi institution for above-65s since 2007, providing discounts and services all over the country. These keep growing, and there’s a new way to keep track of them.

With the rise and ubiquity of mobile phones, the government has launched an app available through iTunes, Google Play and via supergold.govt.nz. This smartphone-based program helps to identify nearby deals accessible to gold cardholders, some of which are dependent on certain days and times.

In Dargaville, for example, Countdown supermarkets offer a five per cent discount to gold cardholders on Tuesdays. The new app tracks such specials and can help plan for cheaper grocery runs, as well as the best places and times to get deals on fuel, accommodation, dining and other services.

There are 215 large and well-known companies that provide gold card discounts, including nationwide chains of hardware stores, petrol stations, optometrists and garden centres. Travel, accommodation and motorhome rental businesses offer discounts, along with the Cook Strait Ferry, making it easier to see more of New Zealand. In a move that’s handy to fit in with the new app, many leading mobile phone companies also offer a discount.

The website at supergold.govt.nz also contains a function to find local businesses who offer a gold card special or two. Clicking on the tab for ‘offers near me’ displays a map of your town with local discounts floating over the shop where they are offered.

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Dargaville’s Seed co-working space will host a tech conference for business owners next week, sharing ways to boost profits and visibility.

The travelling TechWeek Northland Roadshow has added Dargaville to its itinerary after visiting other local centres such as Kerikeri and Whangarei.

On May 28, a range of seminars will be on offer, covering everything from bookkeeping software implementation through to establishing a strong digital presence online.

Presentations will be given by coaching professional Sarah Greener, Rachel Paterson of Conduit Bookkeeping, Stuart Thompson of Live Wire Media, IT and computer specialist Andrew Fergus, and Simple Life Social Media innovator Brie Timings.

“To answer the need to move our businesses into the future, the TechWeek Northland Roadshow will revolve around accelerating business growth through tech,” says this assembled team of professionals.

“We invite you to join some of the leading local businesses in Northland as they discuss the tools and strategies to bring your business into the future.”

The seminar roadshow will take place in the Dargaville Community Development Board’s Seed co-working

p Technology is accelerating, and a new seminar roadshow coming to Dargaville seeks to arm locals with the knowledge to stay ahead

space for a series of presentations designed to boost local business.

The roadshow’s purpose, engaging business leaders with what the World Economic Forum is calling ‘the fourth industrial revolution’, a massive growth in digital technologies and connectivity spurred by the global pandemic. To book tickets and a space around the table, contact the Seed or visit simplelifesocial.com/ techweek. ¢

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Mangawhai Activity Zone hosted Olympic hopefuls in the newly included sport of skateboarding last week, alongside a world record-holding Kiwi creation, the world’s largest skateboard.

p Umberto Skinner ‘drops in’ from the deck of the world’s largest skateboard, a daring stunt to launch the Olympic road trip

Bowman Hansen and Matt Markland, tipped as world-leading skaters who will fly the flag for New Zealand when the Olympic Games debut a new format in Paris 2024, were on-site to meet a large crowd of young skaters and their families. Surfing is also going to be included on the Olympic roster when the tournament hits France. Patrons to the event could sign a Kiwi-themed surfboard with messages of goodwill.

“The games is seeking a new audience of young viewers, so in order to get them engaged with the games, new sports have been added,” says the skate tour’s public relations manager Erin McKenzie.

“We’re touring our big board around the nation, visiting all of the ‘big’ landmarks, such as the L&P bottle in Paeroa and the big carrot in Ohakune, while promoting our team.”

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That’s quite a stunt, as the board is larger than a flat-deck rail car, and each of its wheels is fitted with the biggest Mickey Thompson dragster tyres in production. It’s a working, rolling board that is set to cinch the Guinness record.

While Bowman and Matt talked to local skaters and Barfoot and Thompson put on a free sausage sizzle. Children played underneath and around the huge skateboard while their parents talked about the changing face of sports.

“In my day, the Olympics was all javelin and running races,” said one spectator. “Now, this is what my kids are into, and I suppose we move with the times.”

It’s a move that could net New Zealand more Olympic gold; our surfers and skateboarders are considered to be some of the top contenders for when Paris 2024 kicks off. ¢

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When the world held its breath u by Andy Bryenton

This article is supposed to be about getting stuck into autumn chores before winter gets the drop on us all. It’s certainly time for it.

Instead, it’s become a story about degrees of separation.

There’s plenty to do outside, with lawns growing well, branches to prune back, firewood to stack and cut and one or two troublesome trees to wrangle before storm winds bring them down on otherwise innocent cars and buildings.

For many of us, this means it’s time to consider new machinery for the job. Technology has come a long way recently, and upgrades to the mower, chainsaw or brush cutter are never regretted. This year, however, it pays to move fast.

That’s because there’s a limited amount of new stock on the showroom floor, everywhere. Right now, top brands are on hand, but supply chains have finally reached the ‘bump’ caused by Covid, and it promises a season of disappointment for those who are less than decisive.

Think of it like stubbing your toe in the dark. Your foot connects with some benighted solid lump, and your mind comprehends that there’s pain on the way — there may have been an audible crunch. However, it takes a while for your drowsy nerves to reroute the message to your brain.

The global supply chain is like this.

When Covid hit, there was a nice

p A note to still be aware that in stores, models are limited while the world continues to get back on its feet

surplus set out in car factory yards and warehouses. Now it’s used up, and manufacturing is only just ramping up to where it should be.

That is exacerbated by the global nature of trade and the general confusion in shipping.

There’s some sympathy to be had there. Some of those sailors have been moving containers without a foot on dry land since Wuhan reported its first

sniffles. The upshot, however, is that some manufacturers have all their steel parts built, engines made, paintwork airbrushed but are waiting for a box of 10,000 solenoids out of India. Perhaps it’s a case of half a million fuel valves stuck in a 40-foot container somewhere off the shore of Holland.

What it means is that this year, sales which say ‘hurry, limited offer’ are not kidding.

It also means that we here in New Zealand, feeling the chill in the air and contemplating a few weekends of yard work, need to strike now to nab a new model for the chores ahead or commit to an overhaul and repair scheme for the tools we have.

The situation will iron itself out, but right now, the supply chain has a lot of plates to pick up and get spinning again.

Plan accordingly. ¢

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They also delivered economical horsepower. Looking back from the present day, when three hundred horses is seen as the benchmark for a sporty machine, the hundred or so ponies packed under the hoods of those early hatchbacks looks positively wimpy. On paper, at least. Take a spin, and you’ll still find yourself smiling ear to ear.

Why? Power to weight ratio.

That is why the news of a Can-Am Commander side-by-side off-roader with a 100hp Rotax engine is on a par with advice that chocolate now helps you lose weight. When it comes to having fun, a small, light and nimble machine with 100 horses to unleash is going to do the business like very little else.

Now, to be certain, Can-Am has also developed the 2021 Commander for serious stuff. It’s factory-fresh with the biggest cargo bed in its class, and the ability to tow 900kg comes as standard.

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While the Commander is certainly competent and well equipped for rural chores, it’s apparent from its sheer aggressive look and stance that it’s

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What to do in an auto emergency u by Andy Bryenton

Automotive emergencies take many forms, from losing the keys just before work through to dangerous crashes on the open road. This time of year, cold, darkness and dampness combine to hammer vehicles and create nasty conditions to make a repair or wait for help.

If you break down in your own driveway or on a safe suburban street, it’s easy enough to find a space to park and maybe even hazard simple repairs like a tyre change. On the open highway, however, the rules are different. With ditches to the side and traffic travelling at triple-figure speeds, there’s a safety checklist to follow.

The police and other transport agencies advise that as soon as you are aware of a problem with your car; brakes, steering, engine or even lights at night or wipers during rain, you should do the following: First, indicate and steer your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Don’t stop suddenly; give cars behind you plenty of warning. Find a space where your whole vehicle is off the road but as level as possible.

Lift up the bonnet and boot and, if possible, hang something white on the driver’s door handle or window — this will show you need help. Many cars come with an emergency triangle sign under the boot lid for this reason. Then, so long as it’s not a battery issue, you can turn on your hazard lights. At night, turn on the inside light.

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If it’s just a flat tyre, you might have the tools and skill to fix it yourself. Nonnovices can handle small repairs such as slipped alternator belts, blown fuses and loose electrical connections on-site, but others should contact roadside rescue for a tow.

Dim lights, malfunctioning wipes and indicators, stalling or inability to start despite ample fuel are usually auto electrical issues. These are best handled by an auto electrician. Wobbly steering, leaks from the engine or radiator, overheating, inability to change gears or failing brakes are the domain of an automotive mechanic.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER May 18 2021

Kaipara Service Directory A+ ELECTRICAL Inspections & Security Your Local Professional choice for EWOF, COV Inspections & Certifications, PV Solar and Hazardous Inspections.

• Boats • Campers & RVs • Caravans

ATJ

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

• 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

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

PH: 021 240 6764 KEITH call today – we come to YOU

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ALL BIKES DARGAVILLE

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

Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625 Call us — we can help to support your community aspirations Dargaville Business Forum

CONTRACT FENCING

Dargaville What’s On Visit Dargaville – We Dare You

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

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

CERTIFIED PLUMBER J Kelliher

P: 027 494 2919 A/H: 09 439 8593

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.

www.dargavillenz.com Fosters Arcade Shop 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville Hours: Monday–Friday 9am-5pm

Email: info@dcdb.nz | Phone: 09 439 0464

POUTAMA TANGIHANGA

FUNERAL HOME

“Quality care and professional service” FIND US ON FACEBOOK

139 Bank Street, Whangarei | P: 09 438 8224 or 0800 428 364 whangareioffice@havenfalls.co.nz | www.havenfalls.co.nz

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

CALL TRAVIS!

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

021 056 7665

AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA

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

$5EA

Find us on

www.macjimray.co.nz

Norman Kitchen Design

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

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

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588

Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

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FOR HIRE

09 431 8440 021 125 1576

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

30 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

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

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

Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0256 4501

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

morrisandmorris.co.nz Phone 439 6070 or National Help Line 0800 883 300 Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

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

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

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

Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

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Kaipara Service Directory 100%NZ

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

SPECIALISTS IN:

FOR ALL YOUR ENGINEERING NEEDS

HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING | REFRIGERATION RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL

We do steel, hydraulic hoses, stainless & aluminium engineering

Registered electrician

027 213 9665

We Do it Right… Professional Workmanship 4 Totara Street, Dargaville | 10a Finlayson Street, Whangarei

100A Jervois Street, Dargaville

P: 09 439 6007 M: 027 481 1285 E: info@waverefrigeration.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 25 May 2021 edition is Monday 24 May 2021

For Sale

Boarder Wanted

1940 LOUNGE suite, suede covered wingback chair.

Range of quality oak furniture (tables, beds etc). Call 027 496 9957 for further details.

LIVE IN assistance required urgently. Furnished room with Sky TV available $110 per/week negotiable to a mature individual willing to provide home assistance to a disabled lady. No lifting or personal care.

Responsibilities include driving to doctors/shops Wednesdays & Thursdays, car provided. Buy your own food. Located in Ruawai. Phone 022 307 0013.

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

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

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.

Trades & 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.

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

Phone or text Henry 021 734 906.

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

HAY CONVENTIONAL top quality. Kirikopuni Valley Road, Tangiteroria. $12.00. Phone 09 433 2797.

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

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

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

JANUARY 2021 Hay. 200 conventional Bales. No weeds. $8.00 bale. Call 027 884 8280.

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.

Storage STORAGE CONTAINERS and in shed space. Flat rates, phone 09 439 6037 or 027 207 2932.

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

Septic Tank Services EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

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

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone or Txt Paul

Kaipara District Council has a fixed term opportunity for a Revenue Administrator to support our Revenue team with a range of administrative tasks.

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

Based in Dargaville, the role involves updating databases, processing notices of sales, requesting fund transfers and refunds for customers as well as responding to a variety of rates enquiries from a wide range of customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with accounting information systems and excellent customer service skills. They will also be computer literate with competency in the use of Microsoft Office and have an eye for detail. Self-organisation, teamwork and communication skills are also expected of the successful applicant.

Kaipara District Council offers ongoing professional development, a supportive work environment, flexible working options and a commitment to high performance.

If you feel you are the perfect fit and up for this great opportunity, then don't wait - apply now!

To view the job description and apply for this job go to: kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 5480495.

Applications close 30 May 2021

KAIHU VALLEY SCHOOL – KAIPARA SCALE A TEACHER Y1 TO 4

Full time, fixed term: Fixed term position subject to the determination of school roll Start date: 14.06.2021 End date: 14.06.2022 Primary (years 1 to 4) Registered teacher – English, Health, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, Te Reo and The Arts.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Year 1 to 4 teacher with knowledge of Minecraft to join our collaborative, future focussed school.

Up-to-date literacy and numeracy knowledge and effective classroom practice is essential.

We seek someone who builds positive relationships, is culturally responsive and has excellent communication skills when working with students, families and colleagues.

Start date is negotiable for the right person.

Send your CV with a covering letter describing your teaching curriculum strengths to Sonia Simeon - principal@kaihu.school.nz Kaihu Valley School, 66 Maropiu Road RD3 Dargaville, 0373

WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! • 1 Full time sales role available WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020 TOKATOKA

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

6 months fixed term

APPLY TODAY!

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

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

Revenue Administrator

Must be experienced in all aspects of bulk haulage & spreading metal.

Class 5 licence essential

09 439 6068

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

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

Tip Truck & Trailer Driver

Phone

BUILD SENSE. New builds, renovations, extensions etc, qualified LBP builder. Phone Ethan 027 337 2912 or 021 0819 3758.

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

Situations Vacant

Work Wanted

Property Maintenance

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Situations Vacant

Arrive Alive...

• Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged • 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

Don’t Drink and Drive Pay attention!

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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.

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 25 May 2021 edition is Monday 24 May 2021 In Memoriam

Public Notices

BADMINTON

Seniors (13yrs +) | Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm $2 per night Dargaville Town Hall (front entrance) Some racquets available. ALL WELCOME.

Enquiries 021 439 157

COLIN V. Grantham. Bestman, workmate and lifetime friend of the late Willie Pyke. Valued loyal friend and K.B. Neighbour of Julie and families. Cheers. God Bless.

Rex Murdoch 27/09/1939 - 20/05/2020

In memory of a loving husband, dad and grandad "G".

1 year ago we lost our hero.

We think of you every day.

Missed, loved, and never forgotten.

AOROA GARDEN Circle meets fourth Tuesday each month in members homes. New members welcome.

Contact F. Bakulich 09 439 7975.

BAYLYS BEACH SOCIETY AGM Monday May 31st NW Golf Club 7pm Bar open and light supper provided

SMOKE ALARMS

Save Lives

ALL WELCOME Doors open 6.30pm Come along to connect with others and be involved in your Community

BE FIRE SAFE THIS WINTER

A.G.M. N.W. R.S.A Saturday Pool Club A.G.M Meeting at R.S.A Saturday 22nd May at 1pm Game of pool after meeting.

Everyone welcome Ted Oliver - President

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

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the 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 publication of this notice.

This notice was first published on May 11 2021

Buckthought, Michael 28-9-1957 to 30-4-2021 Loved son of Ron and the late Joan Buckthought.

Loved brother of Barbara and Roger Gillatt, Linda and Chris Francis, Ross and Alison and loved uncle to Gareth, Craig, Matt, Adrian, Krystal and their families.

We wish to thank all who cared for Michael, especially Kaipara Hospice, Dargaville Hospital and Kauri Coast Rest home.

Thank you to those who sent cards, provided baking and loving words. We appreciate your kindness and support.

As many addresses are unknown, please regard this as a personal thanks.

BRYANT, Vaughan, Robin 04-02-66 - 13-05-21

Passed away in Yeppoon, Queensland Australia.

Dearly loved son of Janet and Ray Bryant, Parore, Dargaville. Brother of Michelle, London; Sheree, Steve and Daniel Anstis, London; Father of Jake and Rachel, Whangarei; Logan and Tom, Queensland.

A memorial celebration of life service, will be held at the Lighthouse Function Centre, Mt Wesley Dargaville, Saturday 29th May at 1.30pm.

Communications to RD3 Parore, Dargaville 0373.

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

GRANTHAM, Colin Victor

Saturday, 22nd May 2021 Kerikeri

Proudly sponsored by Catherine Stewart Country Specialist Bayleys Real Estate

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

Avoid Drink Driving BE THE SOBER D FOR a NIGHT Livestock for Sale

MATAKOHE SALE FRIDAY 21ST MAY 2021 12.30pm Start

Public notice

Death Notices

"Family is everything"

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 are pleased to have Jen Thomas, Operational Manager of Dargaville Hospital as guest speaker at our meeting Friday 21st May. We meet in the Dargaville Methodist Complex starting at 1pm with our AGM. Jen will speak at 1.30pm.

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62 x R2Yr Steers 46 x R2Yr Heifers 4 x R1Yr Steers

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21,000 RESCUE MISSIONS 365 DAYS A YEAR 31 YEARS IN OPERATION 3 HIGH SPEED HELICOPTERS YOUR CONTRIBUTION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE ELECTRICITY RESCUE HELICOPTERS OF NORTHLAND, A SERVICE MANAGED BY NORTHLAND EMERGENCY SERVICES TRUST. HELP KEEP OUR EMERGENCY RESCUE HELICOPTERS IN THE AIR, SUPPLYING AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES, MEDICAL FLIGHTS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES TO NORTHLAND.

18 x 1Yr Autumn born Steers 9 x VIC Dairy Cows

Dearly loved and much respected other “Dad” and “Uncle Colin” of Sandra and David Flay ,Jonathan, Jodie, Jordan, Amber, Sophie, Hayley, Wayne and Lucy.

Sitting on the deck at the bay Having a beer and some good cheer.

Further entries welcome

Contact: Murray Lynch 021 966 501 Noel Baker 027 455 5828 Don McKenzie 021 754 174 Grant Harrison 027 210 1479 Hybrid Auction Sale streamed live via MyLiveStock

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Colin Grantham Watching the tide roll away.

2 x Angus Bulls

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

Passed away on 15th May 2021, in his 88th year. Loved husband of the late Lilian; father of Denise and Murray.

Loved Poppa of Chloe, Shanelle and Sahil.

Grandpa to Isla Namisha, and Mitul.

A celebration of Colin’s life will be held at the NW Boating Club, Totara Street, Dargaville on Friday 21st May 2021, at 11 am, followed by a burial at Mt. Wesley Lawn Cemetery.

A big thank you to the staff at Kauri Coast Resthome and the Dargaville Hospital for their love and care.

Discussions on the deck wont be the same, Aint that a shame.

But at least you and Willie can watch us being silly.

And know that we will miss you both so much.

So many good times. So many memories.

Thanks for being part of our family.

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