Kaipara Lifestyler, May 2 2012

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Resignation demand over rates rise  by Paul Campbell

Kaipara ratepayers face huge increases under the proposed Long Term plan, prompting a call for council’s leaders to resign Kaipara District councillors adopted their 2012–2022 draft Long Term Plan for consultation at a meeting in Kaiwaka last Friday and submissions must be received by May 30.

But after weekend meetings, the Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association has called for Mayor Neil Tiller and Deputy Mayor Julie Geange to step down.

“They should be ‘gone by lunchtime’,” said association president, Ron Manderson.

“Those responsible have to go.”

He added that a “short, sharp withholding of rates” would underline the call.

“We know the debt will have to be paid, but not with those responsible still in charge.”

Mangawhai residents met on Sunday and a show of hands indicated a large number of them have already stopped paying rates over the huge cost of the town’s Ecocare sewage scheme which ballooned to $58 million.

If the proposed Plan goes ahead, the average rate increase is 31% across the district with some sectors having to dig even deeper.

It contains a number of stringent measures aimed at addressing the council’s financial position, and includes a district-wide levy to bail out the Mangawhai scheme.

“In the past council has lived beyond its means, using debt as a way of financing operational costs that should

remembrance at dawn

Anzac observances across the Kaipara are epitomised in this stunning photograph …

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World first for Kauri museum

The Kauri Museum at Matakohe has become the first in the world to receive a carbon-zero certification …

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 mangawhai ratepayers raise their hands in rates refusal

rightly be paid for by today’s ratepayers and service users,” said Mr Tiller.

At present Kaipara has a debt of $85 million, $58 million of which is attributable to the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme that was completed in 2009. This equates to $4,395 per capita and is currently the highest in New Zealand.

He said there “are steep rate increases proposed for Mangawhai.”

Residents connected to the scheme will need to pay a total of $19,720 including GST over a 10-year-period. In practical terms this means most existing users will be paying around $1,344 each

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The latest item to be ‘ticked’ off the Dargaville Hospital Wish list by the Kaipara community Health Trust are security screen windows thanks to a grant from the NZ Lottery Grants Board and a ‘good deal’ from local Dargaville firm Aztec Aluminium. patients can

now enjoy mosquito free, fresh air from their hospital beds. pictured above. Debbie evans, Kaipara community Health Trust (left) with Jen Thomas (right), Dargaville Hospital Operations manager

New home for students

 vicki mcinnes with her students studying for a certificate in Small Business management

Te Hana Community Development Charitable Trust is again providing facilities for students undertaking the Certificate in Small Business Management course this year.

Delivered by Multiskill on behalf of Te Wananga Aotearoa, the course is designed for people with a business idea they want to explore or those wanting to improve their existing business.

This year’s class consists of 20 students ranging in age from 18 to 65

and people come from as far afield as Snells Beach, Matakana, Mangawhai and Maungataroto.

The classes are facilitated by Vicki McInnes, an ex Mangawhai resident who brings her own business experience to the class along with tutoring skills.

Vicki is proud of the fact that last year her students had excellent attendance and everyone who completed the course gained the qualification.

 pictured with the students are community centre stalwart, Anne Shanks, (second from right) with Heidilind Luschberger to her left

After fire destroyed the former Paparoa Bowling Club rooms, a group of students working towards their Level 2 National Certificate in Horticulture were without a classroom.

They had been using the clubrooms, which had become a community centre dubbed Arty Farties, and used for a variety of activities by local groups.

When the students returned from holidays they were devastated to find a bare patch of ground. With the fire debri already cleaned up, they were offered the use of the nearby sports centre for the rest of the course.

“It’s a great gesture and a great relief,” said course tutor, Heidilind Luschberger.

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Key notes tourism desires

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Remembrance at dawn

 Paul Campbell

“They have mountains and lakes in Switzerland, but they don’t have maori culture and Tane mahuta.

New Zealand is the last bus-stop on the planet.”

 Kauri museum ceO, Bet Nelley, introduces mr Key to Hinerangi Himiona and Bernard makore, of Kaihu

Prime Minister, John Key, came to Kaipara last week with the succinct message that New Zealand’s points of difference need to be promoted on the Internet and in other digital media formats to attract the tourist dollar.

He told a gathering of MP’s and local government, tourism and business movers and shakers at the Matakohe War Memorial Hall that he would heed concerns that the enhancement of tourism opportunities they sought would be referred to his officials for action.

The chair of the Northland Tourism Development Group, Jeroen Jongejans, asked Mr Key if he could speed up making Waipoua Forest a kauri national park, and the creation of a marine park off Tutukaka, along with world heritage status mooted for other attractions.

Mr Key said he would get officials to look into the Waipoua hold up. He added that following the Christchurch earthquake, Auckland was now the hub for overseas tourists, and this was on Northland’s doorstep.

The meeting was hosted by The Kauri Museum, and CEO Bet Nelley, said visitors were its lifeblood.

“This museum has always had a different model from most — our visitors have always paid to visit — it has never been funded from tax revenue or ratepayers’ money. The operational costs have always had to come from the tourism dollars. Tourism is critically important to us.”

She added the museum had always had to strive to be innovative in order to survive.

“It is community owned, with a big input from around 80 volunteers. It is an important business to this very rural area, particularly in terms of the economic return that it brings to the district and to the west coast.

“Over the years, in order to encourage visitors to come here, we have had to work extremely hard at marketing, promotion and presentation of outstanding displays, as well as to provide a quality customer service, 7-days a week, every day except Christmas Day. This is tourism.

“But the reality is the global economic downturn and the ripple effects on tourism, has had an impact on numbers.

Cruise ships have certainly hurt our coach trade, while the external challenges of more museums continually coming on stream in Northland, naturally puts pressure on those that already exist. It is challenging for us to compete with funded museums.

“A big opportunity for Northland is Auckland — just down the road. Our visitor comments tell us we are being ‘discovered’ by families driving north.

She also noted the opportunity for growth in tourism from Japan and other Asian countries and addressing Mr Key, said: “We need help to make this happen Sir. We need your help.”

Anzac observances across the Kaipara are epitomised in this stunning photograph with members of the A.T.C. Squadron (Dargaville) standing silent sentinel at the dawn service held in Dargaville.

In the picture below, pupils from Matakohe School sing the National Anthem to open services at The Kauri Museum.

In towns and villages across the district many thousands turned out in brilliant weather to remember the war dead, and this was reflected across the country, and indeed around the world where New Zealanders and

Australians gathered to give thanks for their scarifies.

At Hakaru, in Maungaturoto, Matakohe, Ruawai and other places, Kaipara people gathered in churches and halls.

At Matakohe, a large crowd attended a march to the graveside of former Prime Minister, Gordon Coates, and wreathlaying ceremony, before attending an indoor service jointly held by the museum and the Paparoa RSA. “It seems that as each year passes, more and more young people are turning out for Anzac commemorations,” said Paparoa RSA spokesman, Bill Ponsonby.

“And that is so good to see.”

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This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.

Sailors’ life not so easy  by Brian Eastwood

Landlubbers watching the sailing ships surging down Kaipara Harbour in timber export days would often have felt a little envious. There they were, those lucky sailors heading off for other ports, on another cruise and with not very much to do The reality was different. Tall ships had miles of rope and cordage with hundreds of blocks and tackles to care for, sails to be repaired and changed according to the weather, paint work to be washed, new painting to be done and decks to scrub.

An old salt, F.F. Eagar, once wrote that some people thought that once a ship set off with her sails up, the crew had little to do except sit down and watch her go along.

‘I have been asked many times what a sailing ship does at night — there seems to be a hazy idea that they stop for the night. Others ask if we have to go aloft at night or in rough weather. I tell them the dirtier the weather, the more work there is to do on the yards’.

“What if you fall,” I was often asked.

Alas, many a fine sailor in carrying out a necessary order does fall and is seen no more. Often when a man falls overboard especially at night,

it is impossible to save him’.

Even well worked ships such as Kaipara’s legendary schooner Huia lost men. In May 1883 her first mate apparently fell asleep, lost his balance and went overboard twenty miles out from Wanganui port.

Sailing ship hands never slept more than four hours at a stretch, often less if their watch was called out. Starting at noon, there were seven watches in each twenty-four hours. Crew was divided into two groups sharing five watches of four hours turn about, with two watches of two hours each. Another old sailor told how some companies sometimes kept their ship’s crews at work for as long as twenty- two continuous hours.

Ships loading at Kaipara mill wharves often took on deck loads of timber. An author writing about shipping matters of those days, Frank Buller, pointed out the danger of deck loads.

‘Timber is a notoriously light cargo and however you pack a ship she will ride high above her loading marks. So there is a temptation to supplement the cargo by taking a large quantity on deck and that makes a frightful danger to life at sea’.

‘I know of few more miserable jobs than that of a seaman on a deck loaded vessel. It is nothing short of murder to make men handle sails on the uneven surface of a deck load often covered with ice. More, the timber laden ship is scarcely ever balanced and it makes her

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so tender that the carrying of sail is an operation of great risk.’

‘The average sailor is no saint when in port but remember he has been cooped up for three or four months on the ship with the same routine day after day with even his food served out to him by pounds and ounces and water carefully measured’.

Buller wrote that he often heard people speak contemptuously of the windjammer and the sailors, but he knew that Australia and New Zealand owed their early prosperity to those same sailing vessels and their hard working crews.

Kaipara certainly did.

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World first for Kauri Museum

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 by Paul Campbell

The Kauri museum at matakohe has become the first museum in the world to receive a carbon-zero certification of it’s overall use of energy, after being audited by cemars, the certified emissions measurement and reduction Scheme The certification of being ‘carboNZero’ is part of an international programme, with almost 100 Cemars certified organisations around the world.

“To take our museum further forward and to answer those long distance travellers who find the story of the demise of the kauri tree sad, it became our goal to be the first museum in the world to be certified carboNZero,” said museum CEO, Bet Nelley.

“We continually want to demonstrate excellence. We need to avoid accusations of greenwash. To be a leader, we need integrity and best practice. In my opinion, there is no longer a debate about sustainability — in the present climate, or should I say the new normal, we all need reduced costs and efficient use of resources by being leaner and meaner.

“We decided that being audited

by Cemars and certified carboNZero, would draw attention to our levels of energy for our business. A mark of consciousness.

“We see this as a networking opportunity for new business and appealing to a wider international customer base to expand our markets.

When we are asked the question about cutting down the kauri we can answer with integrity.

The debate of global warming — I would rather leave that to the scientists — but what I do understand, and what convinced me to fight for carboNZero is simple.

“If the majority of scientists and our government is right and global warming is taking place then every day is urgent and I would hate to have to explain to my grandchildren that we had the opportunity yet did nothing.  Bet Nelley receives the carboNZero certificate from Graham carter in the company of John Key If the sceptics turn out to be right, then in 20 years’ time we will simply have a better planet for our grandchildren to inherit.”

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Kaipara backs economic summit Plans for two Northland summit meetings in June and July in search of an overall economic plan for the region have the thumbs up from the Kaipara District Council.

“It’s a fantastic idea,” said Mayor Neil Tiller.

“In order for Northland to succeed, it needs to pull together and it is good to see the focus being placed on this fact.”

The main guest speaker at the June conference will be Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Bill English, and the July conference will host the Minister for Economic Development, Steven Joyce.

Northland MP, Mike Sabin, said the objective of the meetings was to develop a “cohesive, overarching plan” to better enable the region to achieve its economic potential.

The summits will include representatives for agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, minerals, power generation, tourism, forestry, marine, and IT based industries as well as Iwi groups, regional and local councils, Enterprise Northland and health and education providers.

“Northland has unfortunately gained the reputation for social and economic underperformance, Mr Sabin added.

“The core focus of the summits will be to ask those sector groups to identify the factors that will most assist their particular industry to grow and what the major impediments are standing in the way of achieving that growth.

“We have the potential, the people and the know-how, we have just struggled to have a wholeof-region approach and plan capable of delivering the outcomes we need, which I hope this process can address.”

Also at the June summit will be the Minister of Energy and Resources and Minister of Housing, Whangarei MP, Phil Heatley, and in July, Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples.

The gatherings will be held at the Copthorne Hotel, Waitangi on June 6 and July 10.

To register interest in attending phone Northland Electorate office on 09 407 7219 or northlandelectorate@parliament.govt.nz

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MAUNGATUROTO REVAMP This ‘grand old lady’ is getting a makeover The familiar and friendly façade of the maungaturoto Hotel has been a welcome sight for generations of thirsty locals. in fact, this was apocryphally the second building constructed by the settlers of maungaturoto, right after the town’s original place of worship Around New Zealand the tavern, hotel or pub is often seen as the heart of its community — far more than simply a ‘watering hole’ for a pint or two. The same holds true for the Maungaturoto

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Thanks to Michael and Catherine Collins (proud new owners who consider themselves custodians of the hotel for the community) the grand old building is about to undergo a careful restoration, bringing it back to the look of its glory days. Indeed, a return to those nights of

music, good times and high spirits are planned across the board, including the return of pub games, live bands, and a bar menu that promises country-sized portions of real Kiwi tucker.

The Collins family have even studied photos of the old colour scheme to plan the restoration of the hotel’s frontage — though in black and white historical records are helping turn back the clock with this heritage project.

“We’re overwhelmed with the support we’re getting from the local community,” says Michael, who has grown up in a family with a long tradition of pub and tavern ownership. “All kinds of help is coming in, and the town are right behind what we’re doing here. “It’s a spirit of kindness and community which the new management intends to pay back with interest, by offering support to local clubs and teams, and of course by reestablishing this fine old institution as the heart of Maungaturoto social life — still beating strong after nearly 150 years!

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MAUNGATUROTO REVAMP making old kitchens better What’s new in Maungaturoto? than new Lance powell is proud to have been in the same trade for his entire working life — developing the unique skills required to finish wood with a beautiful glossy sheen It’s about far more than just sandpaper and a coat of paint — Lance and Kim Powell have a specially constructed workshop in Maungaturoto employing a further four painting and finishing specialists.

Between them they have the know-how to transform everyday objects (such as wooden cabinets, doors and furniture) into ‘better  Kim and Lance powell — painting specialists in maungaturoto than new’ condition, using a paint technique which leaves a glassy work by skilled cabinetmakers removes sheen or satin finish. scuffs, cracks and flaws so even century Most exciting of all is the new way in old timber can live again in bright, which this technology is being employed modern colours. by the Powell’s team. Rather than having This means that not only can tradesmen come into your home to Lance’s customer’s save big money on renovate your kitchen using all-new restorations, they can also be certain materials, Lance (with the help of one that the whole new kitchen will fit of his cabinetmaker allies around the together just right. Powells also work the North) can re-surface and revitalise your same magic on interior doors, surfaces kitchen ‘by mail’. and cabinets, providing the ‘whole home’ Well — not really by mail — the solution. individual panels, doors and surfaces With innovative thinking like this are carefully shipped to Powells’ Lance, Kim and the team are set to Maungaturoto facility, where they can be change the way New Zealanders think finished in any colour you like, metallic, about kitchen renovations. It’s just gloss, matte, satin or even sparkling another example of how Maungaturoto with holographic highlights! Adroit prep innovation is catching on!

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As well as new faces at the Maungaturoto Hotel and new technology on offer at Powell’s there’s a whole lot more going on in the ‘real Kiwi town’ this month. There are new owners at the popular Sitting Duck takeaways, a bold new building with a bigger range for the Kaipara Flooring Co (stop in and visit to get those carpets down before winter!), and new folks running the local Post Shop.

Up at the Maungaturoto Rest Home there are brand new self-contained homes for sale, with Brogan Builders putting the final nails in right now. You have to see the amazing views from these modern, manageable homes to believe them, and they’re close to great

cafes, the chemist and the medical centre.

Kats Kutz is the new hair salon in town, and of course there’s a huge beautification project getting underway for the main street.

It’s well worth stopping by for a look — and staying for a coffee.

Ray White Real Estate is proud to be associated with a community that takes pride in its township. The beautification plans and proposed redesign of the main street of Maungaturoto will soften the town-centre and will make it a far more appealing place to stop for a break or spend some time in. It shows that the spirit of the community is alive and well.

We applaud the instigators.

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Annual variety show

Courtesy of Archives, Dargaville Museum Extracts from the North Auckland Times, Dargaville . . .

August 16th 1912.

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DARGAVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL.

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NOTICE

he Hobson County Council clerk wrote that he was directed to request the Dargaville Borough Council to allow the control of the bridge recently erected over the Awakino Creek by Mr. Finlayson to be vested in the County Council. He also asked that the Borough Council agree to accept liability of half of its maintenance. He pointed out that the bridge is the connecting link between the Borough and the County at Awakino and was erected under the supervision of the County engineer and is of a class equal to the County bridges. — Approved.

The Otamatea repertory Theatre will be presenting its annual variety Show on may 18 & 19, Friday and Saturday, for one evening performance on Friday the 18th at 7:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee show at 2:00 in the afternoon The Variety Show is a fun, casual, informal performance, with audience participation and an improvisational, spontaneous feel. As an added treat, there will be a full presentation of “Coupon Fiesta,” the multiple awardwinning play which premiered at ORT’s recent One-Act Play Festival, as part of the show.

Please do come along for the fun, the theme this year is The Love Boat,

which basically means all manner of aquatic and nautical silliness and sketches will be on tap. It’s a great deal for your entertainment dollar, as the show is reasonably priced and a great way to spend a couple hours.

As there are only two performances, and ORT regrets that we can’t offer additional shows as we do with other productions, tickets are limited.

ll cattle and horses found straying on blocks 43, 44, 45, 46 and 47 at Awakino Point will impounded. Any person cutting or removing timber from anywhere on the above blocks will be prosecuted.

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public meeting of all interested in the formation of a squadron of above Legion will be held on Friday 23rd August in Mrs. Montgomery’s Hall at 7-30p.m. Commander Alan Bell will address the meeting. His Worship the Mayor will preside. G.H. Bellamy, convenor.

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 The cast of coupon Fiesta, the multiple award-winning play which will be presented as part of the OrT variety Show

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Projected debt levels compared to Council's maximum and preferred debt limits 3 % of total revenue

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3% 5%

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10%

Community Ac6vi6es

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9% 10% 1%

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2% 1%

15%

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Roads and ootpaths Roads aFnd Footpaths

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SDisposal ewerage, Treatment and Stormwater Drainage Disposal Stormwater Drainage

% 76% total over 10 years

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Sewerage, Treatment and Disposal Disposal Stormwater Drainage Stormwater Drainage

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% total over 10 years

Projected total revenue, expenditure and oepra3ng surplus 2012/2022 ($million) Year end June 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Revenue 37.6 43.6 44.6 46.7 Total Expenditure 37.1 41.8 44.6 45.4 Net Surplus (Deficit) 0.4 1.7 -­‐0.032 1.3

Water Supply

Water Supply

2016 47.9 45.7 2.2

2017 49 46.5 2.5

2018 50.6 47.9 2.6

2019 53.1 49.5 3.5

2020 57.9 52.9 4.9

2021 54.7 50.9 3.8

2022 56.3 52.2 4.1

2015 2015 28.1 46.7 46.7 45.4 60.2% 1.3 5.1%

2016 2016 28.7 47.9 47.9 45.7 59.9% 2.2 2.4%

2017 2017 29.1 49 49 46.5 59.4% 2.5 2.2%

2018 2018 29.9 50.6 50.6 47.9 59.0% 2.6 2.7%

2019 2019 30.7 53.1 53.1 49.5 57.7% 3.5 2.7%

2020 2020 31.2 57.9 57.9 52.9 53.9% 4.9 1.8%

2021 2021 32.1 54.7 54.7 50.9 58.6% 3.8 2.7%

2022 2022 32.9 56.3 56.3 52.2 58.3% 4.1 2.3%

Proposed Total Rates Increase Cap 35% 5.5% 5.2% Projected annual opera3ng rates revenue and movements, 2012/2022 (Incl GST) Year end June 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Rates ($m) 19.5 25.6 26.5 28.1 Total Revenue 29.9 43.6 44.6 46.7 Total Rates % of Total Revenue 62.5% 58.7% 59.4% 60.2% Forecast Increase for Total Rates 8.7% 31.0% 3.4% 5.1% Proposed Total Rates Increase Cap 35% 5.5% 5.2%

5.3%

5.4%

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5.4%

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2016 28.7 47.9 59.9% 2.4% 5.3%

2017 29.1 49 59.4% 2.2% 5.4%

2018 29.9 50.6 59.0% 2.7% 5.3%

2019 30.7 53.1 57.7% 2.7% 5.4%

2020 31.2 57.9 53.9% 1.8% 5.7%

2021 32.1 54.7 58.6% 2.7% 5.9%

2022 32.9 56.3 58.3% 2.3% 5.9%

Projected annual opera3ng rates revenue and movements, 2012/2022 (Incl GST) Projected otal revenue, expenditure and oepra3ng 2012/2022 2014 ($million) Year end Jtune 2012 surplus 2013 Year June 2012 2013 2014 Total eRnd ates ($m) 19.5 25.6 26.5 Total 37.6 43.6 44.6 Total RRevenue evenue 29.9 43.6 44.6 Total 37.1 41.8 44.6 Total ERxpenditure ates % of Total Revenue 62.5% 58.7% 59.4% Net Surplus (Deficit) 0.4 1.7 -­‐0.032 Forecast Increase for Total Rates 8.7% 31.0% 3.4%

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Puhoi Pub & bistro

wine, dine & entertainment Mouthwatering ideas for duck shooters Duck season is nearly upon us, so we thought we’d share a surefire duck recipe which is certain to please. Best prepared after a hard day’s hunting (by someone who wasn’t up at 4am with the dog in the back of the ute), there are few things more satisfying than tasting the rewards of one’s own sharp shooting… crispy skin duck with balsamic marinade The perfect dish to introduce the flavour of wild duck to those who have never enjoyed it – succulent slices of crispyskinned breast meat marinated in tangy vinegar.

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4 duck breast halves

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5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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salt and pepper, to taste

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extra balsamic vinegar, for drizzling (optional)

Directions: Score (lightly slice) the skin of the duck in a tight diamond pattern. Be careful not to cut through to the meat – you should only break the skin. This will ensure that the skin becomes crispy and tasty when fried.

Pour the balsamic vinegar into a shallow dish, just wide enough to fit the breasts in one layer.

Add the duck, with the meat facing down and the scored skin (and the fat) facing up. Cover the dish and allow the duck to marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature – not in the fridge.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated duck fat side down and cook until crispy. This should take about 5 minutes... you’ll see the skin turn golden.

When the duck is cooked carefully drain the rendered fat from the pan and wipe the outside of the pan of any overspill before placing it back on the stove Turn the duck breasts over and continue to cook: about 5 minutes more for rare, 8 for medium rare, and 10 minutes for well done. This is a guideline only – your duck may be smaller or larger, or of a thicker cut.

Remove duck from the pan to a cutting board and slice thinly against the grain.

Serve immediately, with optional balsamic vinegar for drizzling, or alternatively a hoisin or honey soy dipping sauce.

Despite the unseasonably sunny weather there’s finally a chill in the air these recent mornings, and during the evening the thoughts of many Kaipara folk must be turning to hot roast dinners, hearty soups and the other delights of winter cuisine.

It’s a change in the air that’s not lost on our local eateries either — all of them have just what you need to get going in the morning despite the temperature, and there are of course plenty of fine establishments here in the north which promise a good night out no matter what the weather.

Take the Aratapu Tavern for example — not only is their popular menu just perfect after a cold autumn day (especially a huge plate of ribs or a pizza built from local ingredients then cooked to sizzling perfection), you’ll also not find them wanting when it comes to music and a warm welcome of an evening.

Similar praise could be given to the Ruawai Pizza Bar, who have been steadily garnering a reputation for their own take on Italy’s finest export. Forget the Ferraris — a piping hot pizza is the very epitome of the Mediterranean dolce vita — well, it is if you can make it as well as these guys can!

This is the perfect time of year to indulge in that most civilized of starts to the day, the hot breakfast — and they don’t come much better than the heaping platter of bacon, eggs, toast and all the trimmings you’ll find at the Horseshoe Café in Dargaville.

Pair up this feast with a hot coffee and your morning will look a whole lot brighter.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say

Wonderful lawns for the family to enjoy with great beers and food. Here or to go.

Pub open 7 days a week from 10am SH1 Northern Motorway • 09 422 0813

www.puhoipub.co.nz

TOP SHOP Lunchbar

it again — the pies at the Top Shop are just divine. Old-world flavours like steak and kidney just melt in your mouth, and their hot rolls and fresh sandwiches are quite a treat as well. Pop in on your lunch break — but be quick. Food this good won’t hang about!

Dinny’s Bakery is another Dargaville institution — the little place around the corner which is rightly famous for freshbaked morsels like custard twists and pull-apart knots of cheese and bacon bread. A top tip — try their justifiably beloved mac and cheese — it’s comfort food done just right and a steal at the (very reasonable) price.

Last but by no means least we’d encourage you to take a look at one of the historic gems of the north — the Puhoi Pub. If you’re on the road, or just fancy a getaway that doesn’t require passports, a visit to this charming and well appointed hostelry is a must.

Since 1879 their reputation for good food, cold drinks and relaxation has been well founded — and there’s many a gourmand here and around the world who’ll testify to the fact.

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Come and unwind at the historic Puhoi Pub, incredible memorabilia on display of bygone years.

Spend a few hours relaxing in the unique environment that is Puhoi.

ARATAPU TAVERN

•Texas T-Bone Steak & Sausie from the grill •Assorted Salads & Bread •Desserts •Kumara Cake or Apple Pie •Ice Cream Cones for Kids

Great place, Great food for club trip

Sue BakeS and PRePaReS daRgaviLLe’S yuMMieSt: Savory Pies Sausage Rolls Fresh Baps Cakes & Slices Sandwiches dessert Pies

Wide range of fillings and flavours available Ready to go MeaLS inCLude: Battered Fish & Lasangne Chips Chicken Fettucine Spring rolls Macaroni Cheese

hot and cold drinks, and confectionary available

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River Cruises Come on board Daisy and view Dargaville from the river Enquires at Dinney’s Bakery 439 5146 Contact Sue Taylor 439 4975 kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz

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Café & Takeaways (BJ’s Dairy)

• All Day Breakfasts • Fresh Sandwiches • Rolls & Takeaways Call in for coffee, enjoy a relaxed lunch or order takeaways from 10am OPEN 7 DAYS •Have a great day !

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Ford’s electric revolution Last weekend one of the bastions of petrolhead power was invaded by the hum of an electric vehicle, marking a red-letter day for the acceptance of a hybrid or alternative-powered future For the first time ever an event on the American NASCAR tour was paced by an electric car — in this case Ford’s 2012 Focus Electric. The gas-free hatchback marks a first for the automotive giant who hope to convince even the most stubborn disciples of high-octane power that this is the way of the future.

The Focus Electric is confined to North America right now, but it’s a sign of things to come. Packaged with a recharging system that bolts to the wall of your garage, the vehicle can go from ‘no juice’ to a full charge in just 4 hours — easily enough for the all important daily commute. Those who

have test driven the so called ‘EV’ or electric vehicle are ‘shocked’ and ‘stunned’ at how much like the conventional Focus it is — both in its handling and in terms of power.

Of course as a package of new technologies all wrapped up beneath a slick exterior, the electric Focus costs more than its petrol-powered counterpart.

But with fuel prices rising, this hasn’t

“lots of fresh stock available” Cars

NEW kuga titanium SUV AWD 2.5 Turbo Petrol, 19" alloy wheels, leather, dual zone a/c, keyless start, etc.................................................................................................................................. $53,990 NEW territory 2.7TD Titanium AWD 6 speed auto, GPS, rear DVD, 7 seater, dual climate A/C, leather trim, reverse camera and sensors, choice of colour ...................................................................................$49,990–$69,990 11 mondeo 2.0 TD Zetec auto, very low kms, driven by co-director. Huge savings .............................................$39,990 11 falcon FG XT, painted edge, pre-registered, driveaway .....................................................................................$39,990

been nearly enough to stop people from displaying an interest in an electric car which looks, feels, and drives just like their old gas-burner — if not better.

The challenge for now is twofold. To bring the price down Ford (and other electric carmakers) must bust the catch-22 of supply and demand, boosting

production to achieve economies of scale. Part two is to convince the more blokey blokes that a real man can still be a real man without 500 horses under the bonnet. Hence the NASCAR pace-car photo op — expect something similar of our own V8 Super Tourers in the not too distant future.

Big boys toys and heavy metal

11 fiesta AB35 manual, Mountune performance kit, 104kw of power, body kit, spoilers, leather trim, personalised number plate AB35YP (Only 35 built) .....................................special $33,990 11 fiesta 1.6TD manual, highlight silver, 20,000km, FREE RUC, mudflaps fitted, preregistered, delivery kms only ................................................................................. special $25,000 07 (Dec) mondeo 2.3 Zetec auto, 1 very good owner, 65,000km, very nice in panther black ............................................................................................................................................ $23,990 07 territory TX AWD, 2 owners, high kms but great order, tow bar, reverse camera etc ................................$20,990 06 bf falcon XR6, 2 owners, 141,000km, 6 speed auto, mercury silver .............................................................$15,990 06 focus 2.0 manual, great history, painted silver ................................................................................................... $12,990 05 territory TX AWD, 7 seater, tow bar, 137,000km, painted offshore blue ...................................................$19,990 05 mondeo 3.0ST, 6 speed manual. 155,000km, performance plus ....................................................................$14,990 03 focus 2.0 Zetec manual, 94,000km, looks and drives great .............................................................................$11,990 02 nissan bluebird 1.5 auto, only 52,500km, very tidy........................................................................................$9,490 02 falcon AU III XR6, 184,000kms, looks great.......................................................................................................... $7,990 01 falcon AU11 ‘S’ auto, only 1 owner and 92,000km, well above average ...........................................................$8,990 99 laser 1.8 GLXi auto hatchback, very tidy, only 123,000km .................................................................................$8,990 98 toyota supra 3.0 auto coupe, absolutely mint, only 62,700km, painted red, a must see .....................$17,990 98 maZda capella 2.5 auto wagon, alloy wheels, CD stacker, nice condition ..................................................$5,990 98 maZda demio, 1.4 auto, well above average .........................................................................................................$3,990 97 maZda capella 1.8 manual, drives great .............................................................................................................$4,990

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classic British steel flanked by American muscle — three impeccable classics restored

by Dargaville’s newest auto-lovers’ paradise.

To the left, a 1934 Oldsmobile hot rod. in the

centre, a mK2 Jaguar with near-original paint and stunning condition. To the right, a midnight blue Ford Landau. See these and more at roy’s v8 shop, in Dargaville.

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07 maZda bt50 Cab-plus, 4WD Alloy, flatdeck, 2 owners (very hard to find) ...................................................$22,750 05 maZda bounty 4x4 supercab, flatdeck, ‘be quick’ ................................................................................due in soon 00 courier XL 2WD Crewcab, 2.6 petrol, 2 owners, 191,500km, tow bar, tonneau cover.................................$11,990

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Airbrush art

Fourteen years is a long time in the auto industry — not quite so long as it is in the world of computer technology, but things can move very fast in the competitive world of cars. Just compare the vehicles of 1975 to those of 1990, for example, and you’ll see what we mean Fourteen years is also a long time to keep people’s attention with an automotive concept — but that’s just what Toyota have managed to do with the Prius, the hybrid car which has developed the love-it-or-hate-it reputation of marmite, along with a more than casual acquaintance with Hollywood’s A-list. All while providing fuel economy figures better suited to a motor scooter — a neat trick indeed.

Now Toyota have brought forth a smaller, lighter, less expensive and (some would say) more attractive hybrid to fill the compact car niche.

It’s called the Prius C (short for City), and it certainly takes stylistic cues from the likes of the new Yaris rather than the liftback Prius of the last few years.

With lighter and more efficient batteries there is a definite sense that the Prius C is just a normal car — without the expensive thirst. It can quietly cruise on suburban streets in purely electric mode, but when it needs a little boost the synergy drive system (as it’s called) draws power from an efficient little petrol engine. Just like its bigger, older brother, then — but the C is not only smaller and more nimble around town, it’s also cheaper to buy.

And therein lies a big part of the little car’s attraction.

Hybrids represent a whole new form of automotive technology, and as such early adopters have paid more. Now the Prius C can give you the satisfaction of saving a small part of the planet — along with a quoted 22.5 kilometres per litre of petrol — for roughly the same price as another, petrol-only super mini. Sure, it’s not bargain-basement, but think of the price at the pump.

The original Prius is still very much the darling of ecoconscious celebrities, and the new C model is bound to have a broad appeal to city drivers who don’t want a fast car (you can’t pretend that the southern motorway is the Nurburgring

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at 5.30 pm) or a flashy car (like you don’t want a flashy toaster). They want a reliable, cost-effective car — and it helps that it comes with a cachet of super stardom and squeaky-clean eco credentials.

22.5 kilometres per litre has never looked so fashionable.

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No, it’s not the album cover for a new band of rock superstars — what you’re looking at is the hood of a car. The art of airbrushing has always appealed to the custom car and bike scene — each piece of artwork is like a one-off tattoo applied to steel and no two are alike. made popular by 60s ‘kustom kingpins’ like the famous ‘Big Daddy’ ed roth, airbrush art can add the finishing touch to anything from saw blades to t-shirts, surfboards to coffins — but it has really found a home with the hotrod and chopper set.

The impressive full hood piece pictured above is by local artist mandy Thorburn, who also specialises in large outdoor sculptures, horse floats and murals. if you’d like some professional quality custom artwork to make your ride stand out in the crowd, drop her a line at mandyzart@xtra.co.nz.

The only limit to airbrush art is your imagination!

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Book review . . .

A bird’s eye view of farms

 by Ralph Williams

As a child I recollect my father would often take time at night to sit with me out in the back yard and try to answer my questions about the world. He was continually baffled by the incessant questions which I threw at him. The main one being “But Dad where does it all end?” Meaning the edge of the world.

He never managed to provide a suitable answer.

To this day neither have I. Now I have another question provided by the book, To The Ends of the Earth.

Where did it all start, for New Zealand at least?

This new book offers the theory that an ancient race from the other side of the world settled our shores many years before Maori arrived.

I am not an expert on ancient history and will never profess to be.

After having diligently and I might add, very patiently, read and in some cases reread the contents, I have reluctantly arrived at some disturbing conclusions.

It was apparently written by a committee of people and quotes endless other writers and publications, all no doubt experts in their various fields. All driven and obsessed with a desire to expound their collective theories and provide answers.

It appears to be a controversial book and I cannot successfully list the questions that ‘Ends’ fails to provide answers for, in the space available for this review.

I vividly remember a childhood school bus outing and I remarking to my science

Viewing farm properties from a helicopter would once have only been an option for the rich and famous buyer

teacher “Look at all those newly shorn sheep in that paddock.” The succinct reply to which was “Well on this side anyway.” Sometimes all is not what it seems.

I used to be a proud possessor of a coin with a Roman head underneath which was embossed 723 B.C. It was the source of many a discussion on the ‘coin’s’ authenticity until it was turned over to read ‘T.J. Jones.

Coppersmiths’.

In closing, there are repetitions in this book, which more careful proofing may have addressed. It spoiled the flow and I should add that ‘artists’ impressions’ don’t provide facts to my satisfaction.

Conlusion: All in all, an excellent read as far as an historical ‘Who dunnit’ is concerned. It will certainly provide lively discussion for years to come.

Roper & Jones Auction

We put you first

12.30pm Thursday 24th May 2012

Auction held at First national office, 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

PAPAROA, 6 Paparoa Station Rd 9,801m2 (approx. 2.4 acres). Two gate entrances. Formed driveway. Elevated building site with rural outlook. Power handy. 525m2 polyhouse in excellent condition. Some native bush. Cattle yards. Grazing for a few animals. North-facing.

Grow your own produce or possible income lease opportunity. RV $113,000. www.roperandjones.co.nz #1295 dargaville Realty Limited Licensed agent under REaa 2008

Rhoda MoRRison Mob: 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912 E: rhodamorrison@xtra.co.nz

John Barnett — ready for another flight

But now Northland Bayleys country property specialist, John Barnett, has done the hiring and flying on the buyers’ behalf, with a new video option to showcase rural properties.

“Videos of houses in the residential sector are not so new and I wanted to step outside the square and offer similar promotion options that make that whole farm assessment stage a lot simpler for potential buyers,” he says.

He combines the skills of a video producer with his appreciation of what farm buyers look for.

He now recommends that vendors utilise a helicopter overview video as part of their marketing campaign, easily accessed via the internet.

Mr Barnett said he was increasingly aware that the amount of time invested in a farm purchase itself represented significant additional investment, on top of the actual purchase price.

“Farmers are like everybody else. They are time starved, with busy operations, families to consider and staff to manage, yet have to give a new farm purchase the consideration and evaluation such a

major investment demands.”

Farms bring their own peculiar demands on time, often requiring significant travel to visit. Occasionally a buyer may then decide that the property was not really what they were looking for.

“We are basically providing that first visit, without a potential purchaser having to leave the armchair.

“It is hard though to hide much from a chopper flying over and we aim to be very honest in the portrayal of the property.”

Overseas buyers are increasingly looking to New Zealand rural properties as a viable investment in uncertain times. Barnett believes the videos will play a big part in helping them to decide on a closer look.

The costs of offering these virtual tours varies between properties, based on the type of farm and where they are.

Mr Barnett says the rural sector is beginning to see strong level of buyer enquiry again. “If anything we are struggling for listings.

The interest is there and good properties are in demand.

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Kaipara Service Directory AFFCO LIVESTOCK

100% Kaipara Owned and Operated

Terry North

Phone 09 439 5902

Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

ATS

ProPerty Maintenance & rePair

• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

No jobRing tooAndrew small

Ph/fax 09 439 8628 Cell 027 455 7750

RENTAL – Let us quote

Overalls, Dustcoats, Dirt and Dust Stopper Mats Cabinet Towels, Hand Towels, Tea Towels, Aprons, Washroom Hygiene Service Sanitary Units, Air Fresheners, Soap Dispensers Weekly servicing of rental items

106 Victoria St, Dargaville

Phone/Fax 09 439 7139 or 0800 808 820

SLIM DOWN FOR 2012 Free Consultation Free healthy recipes Affordable weekly meeting fee - just $10 No pills, potions or gimmicks

Landscape Services & Sculpture on Commission

Greg Newman Ph 09 439 0853 Mobile 027 258 9931 Email newman.horne@igrin.co.nz

CHICKEN FERTILISER & LIME A natural, cost effective all year round N.P.K fertiliser for pasture, maize crops, market gardens & small blocks.

We supply, cart & spread.

Also: • Lime • Wood shavings • Metal • Sand

* BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL *

Text or call Kim 022 089 Logan St, Dargaville

7271

Phone: 021 724 327 (Neil) or 021 270 6828 (Bruce)

Office: 09 299 64 86 www.bennettfertilisers.co.nz

Comber & Seymour ltd

Normanby St, Dargaville Craftsmen, Plumbers, Drainlayers Sheetmetal, AND Roofing Contractors

• Engagement Portraits • Weddings • Family Portraits

Phone 09 439 7270

Mike Collins

021 22 33 470

We Service The Kaipara District

web:

www.esthetica.co.nz

phone: 09

439 6880

8 Portland Street Dargaville

nzphotography@live.com www.dragonseye.co.nz

C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

relax revise renew

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

Specialists in Skin Health Skin Rejuvenation Permanent Hair Reduction Anti-aging Treatments All aspects of beauty therapy

HAMMONDS Lawyers

Lo ca L D e a L e r s f o r :

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

The team at Hammonds provide the highest quality legal service and advice in all areas of law and business

PHONE 09 439 7099

Hokianga Rd, Dargaville • Email hammonds.law@xtra.co.nz

Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172 E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

• Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available

PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 Mobile 027 273 6865

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

Floor Sanding Greg Brownie

Locally owned and operated • Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

Lyn’s Creations Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small Phone Lyn

09 439 0751

Newman Engineering (2004) LTD

Ph 09 431 8545 After hours 09 431 8547

Neil Carter Trading as

Email: info@ediltd.co.nz Website: www.ediltd.co.nz

• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop • General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering • Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance • 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake • de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator® • Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear

31 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

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Phone: 09 437 0117 Mobile: 021 187 9544

Make Your Life easier! use our services now!

Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd) For all your paint and panel repairs

orthland Laser Drainage Ltd

Fast & reliable service

Quality workmanship guaranteed

The local law firm committed to you and your community

Phone us, we’re here to help

• Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Logic Controllers • Motor Controls • Freeview & Satellite

Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville www.newmanengineering.co.nz

WindoW & door ServiceS WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP

Zumba with Lee Cocurullo

Supply, InStallatIon tallat on & Serv ServIcIng ng

Glass Replacement - Insurance • Catdoors • Security Doors & Grills • Insect Doors & Windows • Interior Sliding / Wardrobe Doors • Locks, Stays Catches • Replacement Windows & Doors

WINDOW & DOOR 32 gladstone ladstone St, Dargaville SERVICES Mob 027 275 0918, ph/Fax h/Fax 09 439 6458

Contact Lee on 021 217 6873 Term 2 Starts: 25 April 2012 Classes: 6:30–7:30pm, Wednesday.

The Old Post Office, Corner of Normanby St & Hokianga Rd

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 9 May 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 7 May 2012.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale ½ price Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ price Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ price Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai.

Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm.

350KG TRAILER Jockey Wheel. Special price. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Back 2 WOOD Demolition. For your renovation needs. Servicing Northland — Auckland. Specialising in Windows, Doors & Ranchsliders. Also Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing & More. www.back2wood.co.nz Phone 09 408 7163 or 0800 109 877.

Work Wanted Fencing Contractor, wanted Maungaturoto area, Phone: 021 795 911.

SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools.

Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

Topuni Homekill – beef, deer, sheep and pigs to be made into – bacon, ham, sausages and salami.

Phone 09 431 2271 Mobile 021 984 886.

Nick Evans MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief

09 439 2620 021 185 4856

BRAKE DISC pads for cars and light commercials.

Large range in stock. AUTO 1 Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Ruawai Homekills

CHAINSAW BAR & chain oil. 4 Litres only $37.95.

Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats and Game Birds (process only)

Dargaville Little Theatre “Material Girls” May 19th Happy hour 6.30pm show start 7.30pm. 20th Matinee 2.30pm. May 24th, 25th, 26th. Tickets Dargaville B.P. Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre. Adults $16, Children $10.

FAN belts, V & multi-rib. Lge range in stock. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Overalls. Used FROM $10ea. Ideal for farm and Kumara work. Apparelmaster Kaipara: 106 Victoria St, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 7139.

Wanda love, Dargaville Little Theatre “Material Girls” 19th May happy hour, show 7.30pm 20th Matinee 2.30pm. May 24th, 25th, 26th Happy hour 6.30pm show 7.30pm. Tickets Dargaville B.P. Dargaville Sewing Centre.

Property Maintenance ATS Property Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628.

Cell 027 455 7750.

Chimney Sweeping & Servicing. Make sure your chimney is clean for insurance purposes. Is your chimney/flue/fire box safe for this winter? Have it cleaned, safety checked, repaired. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376 Crawford Solutions.

OFFAL HOLES 750 dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Semi-Retired, garden maintenence, painting, carpentry work, house hand wash, paintstripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

Water Tank Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed.

Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

Make sure your fireplace is safe this winter. Call Plumbing & Heating Centre to arrange a chimney clean and a FREE firebox inspection today!

Plumbing and Heating Centre 09 439 6123 • 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

All Beef hung for two weeks Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Livestock Kaimanawa Wild Horse Muster. Horse applications now open. Contact Simone 09 431 6111 or email muster@kaimanawaheritagehorses.org or go to www.kaimanawaheritagehorses.org.

Work Wanted

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

TILES

Call in to our showroom to see the large range of quality tiles available at Plumbing and Heating Centre

 0800 326 123

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Review of Representation Arrangements Under sections 19H and 19J of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Kaipara District Council is required to carry out a review of its representation arrangements for the triennial local authority elections to be held in 2013.

Statement of Proposal At the Council meeting on 28 March 2012 for the representation arrangements review, it was resolved that Council proposes that: (a) (b)

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ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors - Trucks - Roofing Iron Batteries, Copper - Brass - Aluminium etc.

Little River Transport Ltd Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

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Phone 09 439 4940 Work with your local licensed dealer

Dargaville Bobcat Services

• Siteworks • Hedge Removal • Metalling • Drainage • Pole Holes

Ph Bernie 09 439 6785

House for Sale

FOR SALE

VICTORIA ST DARGAVILLE

House +

Granny Flat +

Sleepout

$285,000 PHONE ARNIE 09 439 4058 or 027 4455 951

Advertise in the Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

0800 466 793

the Kaipara District Council comprises 10 members, being 9 councillors plus the Mayor; the Kaipara District Council be divided into 3 wards, these being: Dargaville Ward (2 councillors), comprising the township boundary contained in area SO Plan 70435 - this being the existing ward ; West Coast/Central Ward (3 councillors), comprising the area in SO Plan 376179, being from Poutu Point in the south along the west coast to Council’s boundary with Far North District Council and Whangarei District Council in the north. In the east, the ward is the boundary with Whangarei District Council to Page Road (but before Ararua Road) and including Smith Road, the east side of Birch Road, Parahi Road, Access Road and Greenhill Road to SH 12, then westwards to the Awaroa River (southeast of Mapau) and out to the Kaipara Harbour, and includes the settlements of Mapau and Ruawai (this being the existing West Coast Ward and part of the existing Central Ward - but excluding the rural area north of Matakohe, Paparoa and Maungaturoto) – this being the existing ward; Otamatea Ward (4 councillors), c omprising the area in SO Plan 376178, being the area in the west from the Awaroa River to the Mangawhai area in the east. To the south is the area bounded by the Kaipara Harbour and to the north are the communities of Ararua, Matakohe, Paparoa and Maungaturoto) – this being the existing ward.

(c)

no communities or community boards be established;

(d)

the reason the total number of councillors is proposed to increase by one is to provide more effective representation to Kaipara residents and ratepayers and to comply with section 19V of the Local Electoral Act 2001, where the population of each ward, when divided by the number of councillors to be elected by that ward, must be no more than 10% greater or smaller than the population of the district divided by the total number of members;

(e)

the above initial representation arrangements review be submitted for formal public consultation, including inviting submissions.

(f)

in considering the initial proposal, the Kaipara District Council investigated a number of other options, including the introduction of an additional fourth ward to reflect the south eastern area of the district, these options also to be available for public comment.

Situations Vacant Please Tick if you are: Honest, bright, bubbly and extremely reliable, have great communication and presentation skills, are over 20years old, have some retail and customer service experience, confident with computers, like working in a sole position, very flexiable to extra shifts, enjoy working evening and weekend shifts (Permanent Part Time Hours), have own transportation. Then send your CV and full covering letter to: The Manager, BLOCKBUSTER, 3 Poto Street, Dargaville. Applications close 10 May 2012. Or drop your CV and full covering letter into store Monday – Friday between 10am – 4pm.

Plants and Nurseries IT’S TIME Planting season is here. Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd, wholesale plant nursery selling quality native and coastal tolerant plants direct to the public.

Great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more.

Delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm and at other times by prior arrangement. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

Public Notices

The 3 wards, the number of councillors per ward, the ward populations (estimated as at 30 June 2011) and the population ratio per councillor are as follows: Ward

No. Councillors

Population

Population Ratio

Dargaville

2

4,440

2,220

Otamatea

4

8,420

2,105

West Coast/Central

3

6,310

2,103

In accordance with section 19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the population that each councillor represents must be within the population range of 2,130 plus or minus 10% (1,917 - 2,343).

Further Information Copies of the Statement of Proposal - Representation Arrangements Review are available from Council Offices at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville and the Kaiwaka Service Centre, Main Road, Kaiwaka, the Dargaville Library or your local community library. Copies of this document are available on request f rom K aipara Dist rict Council, Privat e Bag 1001, Dargaville 0310.

You can also view this document on Council’s website.

Submissions Any interested person or organisation may lodge a written submission to the above representation arrangements review. Submissions should be addressed to: Corporate Services Manager, Kaipara District Council, 42 H okianga Road, Dargaville, or Privat e Bag 1001 , Dargaville 0310.

Submissions should state your name, address, telephone number and email address (if you have one) and should reach the Council no later than 4.00pm on Wednesday 30 May 2012.

Council will read and consider all submissions. Please clearly state if you wish to speak in support of your submission. Please note that any submission made will be available to the public. Hearings and meetings on the review will be open to the public.

Steve Ruru Chief Executive Kaipara District Council Phone: 0800 727 059 30 April 2012

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 9 May 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 7 May 2012.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz public Notices

public Notices

Free & cONFiDeNTiAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice & complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592.

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

0800 466 793

LEARNING ASSISTANCE

Learner Licence Course

We will be offering this course to youth aged between 16 – 19 yrs.

Course days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am – 2:30pm.

The tuition is free but a licence fee will apply.

The two pass Reconnaissance convey will travel over the roads. Residents will be advised of the times and day by letter and there will be signs on the roads. The convey will have a lead and sweeper cars plus roving officials supervising road behaviour.

The Police will be in attendance. Cars used for the Reconnaissance will have identifying numbers on both rear side windows plus the windscreen and headlights will be switched on. Residents may travel in the same direction as the reconnaissance cars during this period of closure.

To assist residents to enter or leave their properties during the day, on stages used twice (Mititai and Girls High School), they may follow the “Sweeper Car” when he clears the road after the first special stage has been completed. To identify residents they will be given a “Residents Car Pass”.

SS 10 and 14 – Mititai – 11.30am to 4.30 pm Porter Road from Paparoa Oakleigh Road to its junction with Ararua Road. Ararau Road from Porter Road to its junction with Poyner Road. Poyner Road from Ararua Road to its junction with Birch Road. Birch Road from Poyner Road to its junction with Lusk Road.

Lusk Road from Birch Road to its junction with Mititai Road. Mititai Road from Lusk Road to the District boundary.

SS 11 and 15 – Girls High School – 12.10 pm to 5.00 pm Pikiwahine Road from the District boundary to its junction with Girls High School Road.

Girls High School Road from Pikiwahine Road to its junction with Pukehuia Road.

Pukehuia Road from Girls High School Road to its junction with Omana Road SS 12 – Waipu Gorge – 9.00 am to 2.00 pm Doctors Hill Road from SH 12 at Maungaturoto to Gorge Road. Gorge Road to the District boundary.

SS 13 – Brooks – 9.20 am to 2.20 pm Finlayson Brook Road from the District boundary to Swamp Road. Swamp Road from Finlayson Brook Road to Burke Road.

Burke Road from Swamp Road to Paparoa Oakleigh Road.

SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2012 SS 9 – Batley – 7.15 am to 12 noon Judd Road from Whaka Street to its junction with Bickerstaffe Road. Bickerstaffe Road from Judd Road to its junction with Batley Road. Batley Road from Bickerstaffe Road to its junction with Marohemo Road.

Marohemo Road from Batley Road to its junction with Whakapirau Road.

SS 10 and 14 – Mititai – 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Porter Road from Paparoa Oakleigh Road to its junction with Ararua Road. Ararau Road from Porter Road to its junction with Poyner Road. Poyner Road from Ararua Road to its junction with Birch Road. Birch Road from Poyner Road to its junction with Lusk Road.

Lusk Road from Birch Road to its junction with Mititai Road. Mititai Road from Lusk Road to the District boundary.

SS 11 and 15 – Girls High School – 8.30 am to 6.00 pm Pikiwahine Road from the District boundary to its junction with Girls High School Road.

Girls High School Road from Pikiwahine Road to its junction with Pukehuia Road.

Pukehuia Road from Girls High School Road to its junction with Omana Road SS 12 – Waipu Gorge – 12 noon to 5 00 pm Doctors Hill Road from SH 12 at Maungaturoto to Gorge Road. Gorge Road to the District boundary.

SS 13 – Brooks – 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm Finlayson Brook Road from the District boundary to Swamp Road. Swamp Road from Finlayson Brook Road to Burke Road.

Burke Road from Swamp Road to Paparoa Oakleigh Road.

Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Council by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 22 May 2012

Parent-School Partnership For Student Achievement

Bereavement Support Group will be held on Monday 7 May 2012

Appointment Reminder: Wednesday 9 May 12 – 6pm Have you replied to the school to confirm your appointment?

School Telephone: 09 4397229

Nurses Lounge, Community Health, Dargaville Hospital, 10am–12 noon.

at Dargaville High School

“Remembering Special Times”

Years 11, 12 and 13 parent interviews are scheduled for 12 – 6pm, Wednesday 9 May 2012.

It is important that parents and the school work together with our young people to support them to succeed.

On the afternoon of Wednesday 9 May 2012, we are asking that you take time to come with your son or daughter to meet with the Vertical Form Teacher (VFT) for 15 minutes in their respective rooms to discuss goals, progress and next steps to help your child succeed this year and into the future.

During Academic Coaching sessions, senior students have already had the opportunity to develop a long term Personal Education Plan (PEP) and a medium term Education Plan, and to evaluate what they think they will achieve in 2012. Each subject teacher has also recorded credits gained to date and an estimate of the credits that students are currently on track to achieve.

All of these and an attendance printout will be available at the meeting.

The focus of the discussion will be around what students need to achieve to reach their goals and

(Bring along something special) Josie Scott will be facilitating This is an informal group that shares experiences and supports each other.

NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME Enquiries to Gina 09 439 3330 ext 6716 MeDica le l il

Caring for our community Atawhai Tia Te Takiwa

FREE FLU VACCINATIONS FOR 65 YEARS & OVER – PLUS THOSE UNDER 65 WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS

PRESENCE, ACHIEVEMENT, ENGAGEMENT

www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Phone 09 439 8079

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how the three parties; the student / the school / the family can work together to gain success.

After (or prior to) your interview you might like to meet our Careers Counsellor, Guidance Counsellor or applicable Senior Dean in the School Hall. Child minding facilities will be available during the afternoon if you require it. Refreshments will be provided in the hall and parking will be available on the school grounds.

For the interview with the VFT, we ask that you complete the form at the bottom of the notice that went home so that a time can be allocated for an interview. Please return it to the VFT or alternatively book online using www. schoolinterviews.co.nz.

After your interview we would like you to complete a short survey with regards to the day’s proceedings. Every family attending the interview and completing the survey will go into a draw to win an Ipod Touch.

We do want to again emphasise the importance of us all uniting to help our young people achieve their potential and how important this meeting is.

We are looking forward to meeting you and working together to help your children progress through

No appointments necessary

Northern Wairoa A&P Assoc.

email: office@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz

SENIOR PARENT INTERVIEWS

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RALLY STAGES

Drop into our office: 22 Gladstone street, Dargaville Phone: (09) 439 1001 | Freephone: 0800 555 635 | Email: te.roroa.la@xtra.co.nz

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DARGAVILLE

Enrol now for courses:RIVERSIDE • Computing – begins 23 April 2012 PRODUCE MARKET • Cooking on a Budget – begins 1 May 2012

Dargaville High School

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temporary road closures Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Rally New Zealand have made an application to have the following roads temporarily closed on Wednesday 20 June 2012 for Reconnaissance Stages and Saturday 23 June 2012 at the times stated below for the holding of the 2012 World Rally Championship

A free community service offered to adults and youth who are not enrolled at school

Thursdays 2.30-5.30pm AD Focus Carpark, Dargaville Fresh & Local

This course is offered to 16 years and older.

The tuition is free but a licence fee will apply.

Kaipara District council

LEARNING ASSISTANCE

T PR ODUCE MARKE

Restricted Licence Course

If you are interested please contact Stephanie or Janet.

Phone: (09) 439 1001 | Freephone: 0800 555 635 | Email: te.roroa.la@xtra.co.nz

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WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE 2012 SS 9 – Batley – 8.30 am to 1.30 pm Judd Road from Whaka Street to its junction with Bickerstaffe Road. Bickerstaffe Road from Judd Road to its junction with Batley Road. Batley Road from Bickerstaffe Road to its junction with Marohemo Road.

Marohemo Road from Batley Road to its junction with Whakapirau Road.

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DArGAviLLe OUTreAcH, Dairy Factory Op Shop.

Monday–Friday 9am–4pm, Saturday 8am–12pm.

Clothing $3.00 or less, Shoes, Bric-a-Brac and Books galore.

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tractors and machinery QUALITY NEW & USED EQUIPMENT – LARGE SELECTION TO VIEW

UseD Machinery Duncan 734 triple disc seed drill, 19 row, twin box end tow kit.

Duncan Renovator mark 3 trailed seeddrill, baker boot and disc.

Aitchison 1414 grass farmer seed drill with discs.

Aitchison Moore triple disc trailed seed drill with press wheels.

Connorshae 18 row trailing and 3pt linkage seed drills.

Tortella RPT6-320 3.0m spike rotor hoe with Aitchison seedbox and packer roller.

Tortella E5 3m power harrow.

Tortella E6 3.5m power harrow with packer roller.

Celli K305 120” rotary hoe.

Celli Pioneer 140 rotary hoe with packer roller.

Howard HR35 100” 2.5m rotary hoe and packer roller.

Hooper 5 and 6-a-side giant and super giant discs.

Walco 12.75, PTO, 3 pt fert spreader.

Mulchers Used st uced to clear.

Berti Eco-Forestry, 1.8m heavy duty scrub mulcher.

Nobili BNU230 Y flail mulcher.

Tortella TP15 Y flail mulchers 1.8, 2.0, 2.5 and 2.8m in stock.

Gallagher silerater 2 available wide shoot and swivel shoot.

Farmgard contractor 560 2 ram hydraulic 7’ grader blade.

Hustler CH8000, trailed multiple bale/silage feeder.

Duncan Sidewinder, round bale feeder.

Feeder Leader feedlot bale feeder.

Bucktons SD83, tandem axle, side feed silage wagon.

Giltrap MSX100, tandem axle, side feed silage wagon.

Webco CF800 T/A, side feed silage wagon Sam 10m³ tandem axle, side feed silage wagon.

Peecon 15m³ twin auger mixer wagon, tandem axle.

Holaris auger bucket, 3 point linkage, hydraulic drive.

Shepherd hydraulic trailed earth scoop, 4.5m.

Bertolini 1000 ltre spray unit, 12m hydraulic boom, flow meter.

Williams PTO effluent pump.

Abbey 9000Ltr slurry tanker, brakes, autofill.

Pond stirrer P.T.O, 5.7m reach.

Buckton 6t trailed fert spreader.

Sam 6,4 and 3.25 ton tandem axle fert spreaders.

Hydraulic trailer, large, tandem wheels.

Sheeps foot spiked roller, heavy duty.

NEW AITChISON 18 ROW DISC SEED DRILL 20180 SPECIAL PRICE

$19,995 + GST Limited Stock

UseD TracTors anD Diggers Case CX80 Cab, 4WD, loader, 3500h.

Case MX90C, 4WD, pearsons H/D loader, 5300h.

Claas Arion 620, cab, 140hp, loader, 2300h.

Claas 696RZ cab, 145hp, hyd shuttle and 4 speed power shift.

John Deere 6300 cab, 4wd, loader, 90hp.

John Deere 8400, 250hp, 7920h, near new tyres, dual wheels.

John Deere 2850, cab, 4wd, loader.

Massey Ferguson 5465 DYNA4 4wd cab, Stoll loader. 460h.

Massey Ferguson MF3075 CAB, 4WD, pearson loader.

McCormick MTX140 Speed Sequencer Trans, Stoll loader 4700h.

CAT 304.5 Digger, Cab, 4.5T, Blade, Swing Boom.

Sumitomo SH100-2, ROPS frame, thumb, piped, quick hitch.

Sumitomo SH120-2, 12T, aux piped, tidy cab.

Komatsu D20PG bulldozer, 6 way blade, tidy.

Sakai SW700 and SW25 road rollers.

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Special Deal New 5 ton with remote greasing

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Dargaville 104 Jervois Street, Phone 09 439 3333 Jonathan Cashmore A/h 09 438 8555, Arne Stewart A/h 09 431 8296 WellsforD 20 Port Albert Road, State Highway 16, Phone 09 423 7736 Grant Walton A/h 09 423 8356

Dargaville 0800 699 688 • Wellsford 0800 555 005

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2010 HOLDEN SS AFM Facelift model, black $42,995

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2008 Honda Accord V6 L Sedan 3471cc, 5 Speed Auto, Leather Trim

$23,995

1998 Nissan Camper Offers over $60,000 Motorhome 7–7.9 Metres, Diesel, Self Contained Certificate

2008 Toyota Aurion 3.5P AT-X 6A Sedan, 3456cc, 6 Speed Auto

$20,995

2012 Toyota Hilux Ute Available to view NOW

2006 Toyota Hilux D/C 4X4 W/S Ute, 2982cc, Manual

$31,995

2006 Toyota Hilux D/C 4x4 5M Ute, 2982cc, Manual Canopy

$27,495

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Holden VE SV6 2008 Stunning in red $6,995

1996 Toyota RAV4 $8,995 Dark Green, Automatic, 1998cc, Petrol, 86,000km

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$24,995

2005 Holden Commodore SV8 VZ Ute, 5700cc, Automatic

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Authorised Toyota Service Agents

2003 Honda Odyssey Coach Leather Trim $11,995 7 Seater, 2253cc, Automatic

$37,495

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2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Serious Offers 100th Anniversary. Strictly limited edition.

Considered 2004 Toyota Hilux D/C 4x4 5M Ute, 2986cc, Manual

Serious Offers $18,995

1997 Honda Odyssey Silver, Automatic, 2250cc, Petrol, 7 Seater

Marcel Junior 021 504 487 Marcel Senior 021 736 125

2008 Ford Roadster 27T $50,000 Hot Rod, 5700cc, Automatic Less than 1,000 miles

2007 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Manual $21,995 Economical 6 speed, common rail diesel, champagne metallic, perfect family cruiser, 4WD

2006 Landcruiser 70 Series Flatdeck Toyota L.C. Diesel

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2005 Daihatsu Delta Tipper, 2800cc, Manual

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2004 Toyota Corolla $12,995 Sedan, 1794cc, Automatic, Petrol, Low kms

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