May 25 2021
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Teaching hits the road Dargaville High School’s latest addition is not for the sports field …
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A sporting event Dargaville’s kapa haka pride
Dargaville High School’s kapa haka group has displayed outstanding stage presence …
p A sports-themed community dinner at the Paparoa Sports Pavilion was a sell-out with 70 people dining, socialising and meeting newcomers to the district at the invitation of the Paparoa Sports and Recreation Association. The gathering is run two or three times a year to bring together new and old locals and raise funds to maintain the building. “It’s always a great night, and this one was no different,” said organiser Libby Jones. ”In our photo, from left to right are ‘cyclists’ Helen Poot, Greg Sutton, Heather Barnes and Hubert Poot.”
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Water renewal projects rolling out u by Paul Campbell
The first works are happening across Kaipara District under the central government’s controversial Three Waters Reform Programme to change local government drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across New Zealand.
Tinopai’s little library
Neighbours in Tinopai have established a Little Library …
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The government wants to reform local government’s water services into an expected four regional entities with a bottom line of public ownership. There has been some opposition, with some of the 67 councils across the country believing they will lose major funding and shed responsibility to the new authorities.
Councils are able to opt-out of discussions at any future stage. Kaipara District Mayor Dr Jason Smith says it’s important for the council to maintain a seat at the Three Waters Reform table. “By opting into the first stage of the reform last year, we remain part of the
conversations and can continue to best represent the interests of Kaipara people. It has also brought funding for these urgent renewals, bringing real benefits to our communities.” Nine infrastructure renewal projects are being rolled out, with the first, the continued on page 3 …
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