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Public consultation delayed u by Andy Bryenton

The public was due to have its say on a draft of the Kaipara District Council’s new District Plan — now, it’s back to the debating chamber.

High honour for Ruawai identity

The Order of the New Zealand Order of Merit with a high tea and a private chat with Her Excellency …

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Sale success for charity

A weekend sale of bric-a-brac, collectables and some antique bargains has swelled the community …

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Invitation to space science discovery

Dargaville’s Skydome astronomers seek new members as the club meets for its annual AGM, calling on fans …

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An extra briefing on contentious aspects of the proposed District Plan will allow councillors a final chance to discuss and compromise on issues as disparate as subdivision, rural zoning and environmental ordinances. The District Plan, which has not been updated since 2013, provides the framework for land use and conservation rules across Kaipara.

“This motion is put by me with a heavy heart, as I believe in the Exposure Draft for the District Plan,” said Mayor Jason Smith at last week’s Kaipara District Council meeting.

“This is an Exposure Draft, which is intended to be a ‘warts and all’ version that we seek early direction on. We don’t want to delay the process, and we are still on track for an April 2023 completion of the statutory proposed District Plan.

“We want it in the hands of all Kaipara people as soon as possible. We just needed more time for all elected members to be satisfied we are ready to release it.

“There is not a moment to lose, as the day is getting nearer when the government says ‘you are out of time’, and there are no more District Plans.”

Mayor Smith referred to possible forthcoming changes to local government, which some fear may give powers to the government at the cost of local democracy.

However, the motion he tabled was to postpone public consultation on the District Plan, and rework the multimilliondollar document, already years in preparation. Feedback was to have been sought from June 7 onward.

p Council members voted not to release the draft version of Kaipara’s District Plan for scrutiny and feedback from citizens; instead, they plan a final round of debate on issues of dispute

The need to do so was expressed by Councillor David Wills. He stated that in his personal case, he had felt frustration at ‘being presented with an outcome’ by staff and difficulty in achieving necessary compromises, especially with subdivision rules as they were proposed.

In a counterargument, Councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock said that she was similarly marginalised in certain aspects of the District Plan discussion but that public consultation was desirable and part of the democratic process. Councillor Karen Joyce-Paki and Councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins agreed that the unmodified draft should be presented for public scrutiny and engagement.

The delay of this consultation, which is not statutory, may push the ability for citizens to have their say out until after October’s local body elections. A

‘no decision’ period of enforced council inaction applies during campaign season.

Councillor Jonathan Larsen tabled an amendment, which would have seen the special briefing chaired by a non-council third party — Councillor Mark Vincent agreed with this proposal.

However, Councillor del la Varis-Woodcock questioned whether the cost of such a professional would be met by the proposers of the amendment, which was voted down.

At the end of the debate, it was decided by a division of six votes to three to postpone public submissions and convene in June to debate the points of contention in the District Plan. Unlike previous deliberations on District Plan policy, this debate will be in an open public forum, able to be viewed and attended by residents. ¢

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High honour for Ruawai identity

Kauri forest ‘grows’ at museum

u by Paul Campbell

u by Paul Campbell

The Order of the New Zealand Order of Merit with a high tea and a private chat with Her Excellency Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro was certainly a ‘red-letter day’ for Ruawai’s Kevin Evans last week.

An ancient kauri forest replica is being recreated as a new extended entrance into The Kauri Museum at Matakohe in a major project that will take visitors back in time.

Kevin’s family was at Government House in Auckland as he was presented with the MNZM insignia for services to wildlife conservation and the community he was awarded in the New Year Honours List.

His citation read in part: ‘Mr Evans is the Captive and Reintroduction Coordinator for the Depar tment of Conservation’s Pāteke (brown teal) Recovery Group. He has played an integral role p Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro presented Kevin Evans in the Pāteke’s recovery from with his insignia ‘endangered’ to ‘recovering’ status. He is the co-author of the Pāteke have high tea with the Governor-General,” Husbandry Manual and has created says Kevin. ”I’m sure everyone else in the resources to educate and increase room would say the same thing ‘we don’t awareness of the Pāteke. do it for the accolade’.

‘He has served on the Northland “We’re here to make the world a better Conservation Board and been a councillor place. From a young age I felt compelled for the Northland Fish and Game Council to make a difference to help save Pāteke and a warranted Firearms Safety from extinction, and 25 years later and Instructor for the New Zealand Mountain countless volunteer hours I’m proud to Safety Council and is Chief Fire Officer of say I’ve been part of a team that has not the Ruawai Volunteer Fire Brigade.’ only stopped them from going extinct but “It was a very surreal experience that’s increased their numbers, so they are no for sure, as it’s not every day you get to longer nationally endangered.” ¢

“In the last couple of years, we’ve started extending our remit all the way back to Gondwanaland and to what kauri forests were like in pre-human days in New Zealand,” says museum board chairman Grant McCallum.

“The Forest Walkway will emulate that early Gondwanaland experience for visitors, which will make it a lot easier for us to explain the reality of those forests p The new museum entranceway is under construction back then as we introduce them to the story of the first human interaction “It is taking shape behind the and the way Māori lived in the Kaipara.” museum’s historic Matakohe Post Office The work is part of a major renovation with foundations nearing completion and programme, with a $3 million Provincial steelwork fabricated ready for the works Growth Fund grant and other upgrades, to be completed over the coming months including the Gumdiggers Cafe with prior to fit-out in spring. foundation strengthening, flooring and “It’s been a challenge, like all the toilets, which await final consents from building industry, with shortages of the Kaipara District Council. materials, and the industry being flat out, “Elsewhere, work on internal and delivery issues,” Mr McCallum says. renovations to provide enhanced The education experience being offered research facilities has kicked off. The at the museum will be a focus of incoming Forest Walkway will emerge in the director Barbara Hilden who arrives from Canada in mid-June. ¢ centre of the museum collections.

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Focus on Kaipara fauna and forests u by Andy Bryenton

Recent budget announcements from the government will boost local conservation efforts with pest eradication by the Department of Conservation and a focus on protecting three species found in Kaipara waters.

“Budget 2022 funding will be used to boost DOC’s national predator control programme. This programme delivers increased sustained predator control, from 450,000 to 600,000 hectares per year, which protects highly threatened species across more than 1.7 million hectares of public conservation land,” said Conservation Minister Kiri Allan.

A boost of $400 million will go toward the largest forest pest control roll-out in recent history. Bolstering pest and predator eradication in Waipoua Forest and other kauri-rich areas fit directly under this scope of work. The north p Kaipara forest is already the focus of a recent 1080 drop and the site of successful terrestrial trapping campaigns.

Another tranche of funding will go into goat control. These feral animals have caused significant damage in the past to local flora, almost bringing about the extinction of some rare plants at Maunganui Bluff.

Further funding will go towards protecting three species which are often seen in Kaipara waters or maritime skies. The black petrel, Māui dolphin and Antipodean albatross are all endangered, and have habitats including the east

The black petrel breeds only on islands off the north-east coast and is one of three species of local fauna receiving a big budget boost

and west coasts. Localised marine protection areas in the east may cover areas from Bream Head south to the tip of Coromandel.

“Outside of the Covid response and the Jobs for Nature programme, Budget 2022 represents the single largest baseline investment in conservation and biodiversity in years, demonstrating this government’s commitment to protecting nature now and for future generations,” Kiri Allan said. ¢

A new lease of life u by Andy Bryenton

Bottles are being saved from the landfill to make a new kind of curtain, now available in Dargaville to complete the circular economy.

When a consor tium of lacemakers from Britain joined forces in the 1960s to get into the curtain business, little did they know that, come the new century, they would be making drapes out of recycled bottles in New Zealand. That’s just what has happened with Basford Brands, which has introduced a range of Maurice Kain curtains fashioned entirely from recycled plastic bottles, otherwise destined for the landfill.

“The concept is only fairly new, and this is just the beginning,” says Dargaville Sewing and Curtain p The Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre team Centre owner Marion McEwing. compare curtains made from recycled plastics with “It’s environmentally friendly those made from traditional polyester and practical to make curtains out of the bottles we would otherwise to make them flame retardant, and made send to the rubbish, plus, the recycled into surprisingly soft, stylish curtains.

While 81 one-litre plastic bottles go component makes them a good price.

You can say that these bottles have been into every metre of fabric, you could not given a new lease of life.” tell by the look or feel of the resultant People often wonder what happens to cloth that they came from such humble their PET plastic when sent for recycling. origins. It’s an alternative to other Places like Dargaville’s refuse transfer Kiwi-derived ideas about plastic bottle station accrue bundles of bottles every recycling, including schemes to turn old week. Now we know the fate of some of plastics into fence posts, decking timber them, at least. Ground up into a powder, and even, ironically, the wheelie bins to they are then milled into filament, treated collect more recycling. ¢

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Sale success for charity

Speed limit drop enacted

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u by Andy Bryenton

A weekend sale of bric-a-brac, collectables and some antique bargains has swelled the community coffers run by The Den, the town’s hugely successful second hand and donated goods emporium in Maungaturoto’s Bickerstaffe Road.

Amendments to Kaipara District’s Speed Limits Bylaw were unanimously passed at a Kaipara District Council meeting last week, resulting in new speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka areas.

The two-day event, supported by a small army of local volunteers, attracted hundreds of buyers and raised $10,000 and counting.

The money will go into The Den’s community fund, which it distributes to causes within the former Otamatea County area. It includes, p The Den’s sale of collectables attracted hundreds of as beneficiaries, bargain hunters organisations such as the rescue helicopter, St John, schools, The Den was responsible for a coastguard and other groups. major contribution, which led to the “There were 200 customers through establishment of the multimillion-dollar the doors of the country club when we 14-bed dementia wing at the Riverview opened on Saturday morning, and they Rest Home and village in Maungaturoto. just kept coming,” said organiser Albie Architect’s plans have now arrived Paton. “We finally took a real breather on for the establishment of a new wing Sunday afternoon, but of course, then it of eight self-contained retirement was a big task of clearing up. village units with supporting facilities “The few items left over will go back and office as stage three of plans into The Den or the Maungaturoto Op culminating eventually in the complex Shop, so if anyone was unable to get to offering hospital care in a future stage. the big sale, there are still some bargains The project is under the care of the available. Interest was widespread too, Maungaturoto Community Charitable with a collection of books being brought to Trust, and its supporters also plan stock another local fundraiser apparently fundraising projects to support this happening in Helensville.” ongoing project. ¢

From June 13, a raft of new speed limit zones will come into effect. Some roads are cut to 40km/h, while others have seen reductions from the old open road standard of 100km/h to acknowledge the risks of driving swiftly on unpaved surfaces.

“These speed changes are the outcome of Kaipara District Council and Northland Transport Alliance’s speed review, triggered by the government’s Road to Zero National Strategy,” says KDC communications adviser Maia Renner.

“Locals and visitors may have already noticed staff from NTA and their contractor, Ventia, installing new speed signs around Mangawhai p and Kaiwaka. These signs will remain covered until the new speed limits come into effect.”

Amendments include new speed limits for Estuary Drive and Moir Point Road in Mangawhai, which will join the rest of the central Mangawhai area in being limited to 40km/h. Community feedback indicated that a uniform speed limit for this entire area was desirable, and similar engagement with locals has informed the rest of the speed review process.

New speed limit signs have been installed in the east Kaipara area; these will remain covered until June 13 when new limits go live

The recommendations on new speed limits were informed by 84 submissions from the community and by technical assessments. The changes were confirmed by the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka Speed Limit Review Hearing Committee on July 15 2021 and publicised widely ahead of this implementation.

You can see where speed limits are changing and read more about the review at kaipara.govt.nz/speedreview. ¢

Tirohanga anō ki ngā terenga rawa ā-waka mō Te Taitokerau me Te Raki o Tāmaki Makaurau Northland and north Auckland speed reviews Have your say on safer speeds – 17 May to 14 June Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reviewing speeds at schools and townships on state highways in Northland and north Auckland – to set safer speed limits for everyone. This includes collaborating with iwi/hapū on signage for marae.

We’re consulting on new proposed speed limits at schools and townships on 11 corridors of state highway, marked in green on the map at right.

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Ka pēhea te whakaatu i ō whakaaro How to have your say We want to hear your thoughts on the proposed new speed limits on state highways in your area.

• Visit nzta.govt.nz/naklspeedreviews • To submit your feedback and/or request a copy of the proposals: – email us at naklspeedreviews@nzta.govt.nz – call us on 0800 141 777 – write to us at Northland and north Auckland speed reviews, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Private Bag 106602, Auckland 1143

• Kei te kaha mātou ki te mahi me ō mātou hapori katoa. Ki te hiahia koe i ēnei mōhiohio i whakamāoritia ki te reo Māori, whakapā mai i konei: – naklspeedreviews@nzta.govt.nz – 0800 141 777

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Aiming for auto excellence Lighting up literary discussion u by Andy Bryenton

A major name in the Dargaville automotive trade is set for a change, replaced by an equally respected brand with links to the Kaipara District.

Marcel Motors will officially become Snow Bros Auto Dargaville on June 1, heralding a changing of the guard as long-time owner Marcel Grand passes the torch to incoming automotive expert Matt Hopkins.

“We are local small business owners who work daily in our business and are committed to providing top-quality trusted service to all our customers,” says Matt.

He started six years ago with a team of five and has grown the Snow Bros brand to a point where expansion was inevitable.

Matt and his wife Nikita decided to branch out west, as his family has deep roots there going back into the area’s automotive past.

“My grandfather Robert ‘Bob’ Hopkins ran the Dargaville High School tuck shop in the early 1950s before he moved to Ruawai where he owned the Caltex gas station and workshop, under the name of Meteor Motors, through into the 1960s,” says Matt. “My grandmother Elva Powick was from a farming family in the Arapohue area, so there’s a sense of homecoming to this move.”

Snow Bros will offer Toyota parts and servicing in Dargaville, though it’s not their speciality in Whangārei. Servicing, used car sales, WOFs, repairs and a very accomplished auto electrical department

p Matt Hopkins and his wife Nikita are looking forward to meeting the motorists of Dargaville and helping to keep them driving safe and happy

will be available to local motorists. It means a new one-stop-shop in town for alarms, alternators, caravan solar power, motorhome electrics, rewiring and all things in the realm of voltage on the go. Snow Bros will be Dargaville’s only AA authorised repair workshop for mechanical and auto electrical and is fully MTA approved. ¢

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville is set to have its very own book club, as the Muddy Waters Gallery extends its remit beyond the visual arts and into the world of literature.

Local author Geraldine Craw will host a series of monthly discussions.

She will invite other writers to speak and discuss aspects of the craft.

Every author, poet and wordsmith has a different method of approaching creativity through language and a lively discussion of new books, favourite writers and fresh ideas is expected.

“I was volunteering at the art gallery on regular Wednesdays when it occurred to me that we could use this time to create something more than just a time to come and view the works on display,” says Geraldine.

Now literature is being added to the long list of arts celebrated p at Muddy Waters. These include ceramics, oil painting, watercolours, toi Māori traditional arts and many more, with new classes being well patronised this year.

The first author to speak at the book club will be Clare Matravers, author of the Sapphire series of novels. With a new book on the way, Clare is keen to discuss the creative process and how she comes up with her ideas for engaging fiction.

Author Geraldine Craw will host an ongoing series of writing, reading and literary events in Dargaville, starting in June

Future book club engagements will occur on the second Wednesday of each month, and will feature writers of all kinds and across many genres. The first book club will launch on June 8, starting at noon at the Muddy Waters Gallery and running until 3pm. Guests are invited to bring their lunch and drop in to talk about all things literary. ¢

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Environmental champions celebrated

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u by Andy Bryenton

Groups and individuals who have excelled in protecting and enhancing the natural environment were honoured last week at the Northland Regional Council Environment Awards, held in Dargaville for 2022.

p The Kiwi Coast and NRC Award for an Outstanding Group Project went to Bay Bush Action, which has not only reduced predator numbers but has inspired other groups to follow in their footsteps

p Youth Environmental Award winners Curtis Robinson and Jayden Edwards have been junior fisheries officers since the age of 13 and are passionate about maritime ecological protection

p Hori Parata took home the Environmental Leadership Award; not only as a respected kaitiaki leader for Ngātiwai but also for his work in applying rongoā Māori to heal kauri dieback

p The Kerikeri Peninsula Conservation Charitable Trust was awarded in the category of pest management, for eradicating more than 3,500 predators in a single year

p The ambitious, multigenerational Te Toa Whenua project, restoring 900 hectares of forest, was awarded the prestigious Kaitiakitanga Award, with Te Roroa’s Snow Tane and project leaders taking the stage

p The Te Tohu Matua Supreme Award went to a group restoring waterways in the Kaikohe region; Te Kotahitanga Mahi Kaha Trust, also the recipients of the water improvement award for their Project Ngā Wai Ora o Ngāpuhi

p The Environmental Action in Education Award went to Tangiteroria School, where ecological values are a strong part of learning

p The Te Kotahitanga e Mahi Kaha Trust was a double winner, as Supreme Award victors and water improvement category leaders

p Vision Kerikeri has restored tracks and waterways, including access to an all-but-forgotten waterfall, and took home the Environmental Action in the Community Award

Ruawai

Our Stories, Our Future 16 - 19 June 2022

Ruawai Tokatoka Memorial Hall 11am – 4pm Thursday and Friday 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday

Join us for an interactive showcase, exploring the landscapes, people, culture and character of the Ruawai Flats.

Learn about Ruawai Flat’s history and share what you love about the place. There will be food, drinks and activities for the whole family.

The event is wheelchair accessible.

This is the first of many events as part of community adaptation planning with Kaipara District Council. As part of community adaptation planning Council will support the Ruawai and Raupō communities to make decisions on how to adapt to coastal hazards changes with climate change. Go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/climate-change for more info.

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Invitation to space science discovery u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s Skydome astronomers seek new members as the club meets for its annual AGM, calling on fans of space and science to make use of their knowledge and their giant telescopes.

“It’s startling. Even through an eight-inch telescope, you can see things you never thought existed,” says long-serving club member Graham Jones.

“The first time I looked through the club’s Meade telescope at Saturn, I realised that this was real and that there was nothing between me and another world. It’s a memorable experience.”

That experience, and others p During a recent solar eclipse, Skydome’s Meade telescope was modified to allow safe viewing of this like it, have formed a lifelong astronomical spectacle appreciation for the wonders of the cosmos. Graham, and a group of telescope, Graham suggests there are like-minded astronomers, have set up many locals who follow news of Elon their home base at the astro shed. It is a Musk’s exploits to colonise Mars or facility at Dargaville’s aerodrome where NASA’s astrophotography — even recent they meet to view the night sky. news of a new black hole in deep space.

As the club’s AGM approaches, they Enthusiasts who want to take their need more members to keep the pursuit experience to the next level are most of astronomy alive in west Kaipara. welcome to join.

There’s much to see with access to the The Skydome Observers Incorporated, biggest telescope in Northland and a sky affiliated with the Royal Astronomical unblighted by urban light pollution.

Society of New Zealand, has its AGM When asked who would enjoy exploring on June 2, from 7pm, at the Dargaville the solar system and the stars via Aero Club. ¢

Forestry rate fairness u by Andy Bryenton

Bill Berry owns a small forested block and says that since increases to the value of his land, the amount he pays toward a targeted forestry rate is 44% of his entire account.

Upon checking to see how other forestry block owners pay, he says he has uncovered discrepancies, and a fundamental unfairness in the way people pay toward roading in forested areas.

“I believe I have uncovered a serious inequity,” says Mr Berry.

“I raised the issue with council officers, p Bill Berry proposes a new, fairer system to gather targeted rates but the most recent from forest owners in Kaipara response I received was most unsatisfactory, considering the in charges which spans $4 for each seriousness of the issue.” hectare at the low end and more than Taking his concerns to the council $40 at the upper limit. Some forested in person, Mr Berry outlined the core areas, says Mr Berry, are not charged the of his argument. He says that while he targeted rate at all, even though they are agrees with the principle of charging intended for logging. forest owners a targeted rate to cover “The only fair way for a targeted rate the damage logging trucks can cause intended to mitigate road damage to be to rural roads, that rate should be charged is by land acreage and log yield, calculated by the size of the land, not not land value,” he told councillors. its value.

Council members said that they would Due to the calculation being based on consider his words carefully. They invited value, smaller blocks, which would cause him back to be part of the process of less roading damage when harvested, finding a solution, even if that process goes can accrue bigger rates bills than larger past forthcoming local body elections and blocks. His figures attest to a difference involves new elected representatives. ¢

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Projected rates rise drop as work continues on Annual Plan Kaipara District Council staff brought the final draft of the Annual Plan to a briefing in early May, presenting recent financial statements alongside a rates increase averaging 4.86 percent.

water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. From 1 July 2022 Council is required to complete additional water testing, risk management plans and health and safety reviews.

This latest figure is lower than the total rates rise (excluding water) of 7.13 percent outlined in Year two of the Long Term Plan. It follows a Council briefing earlier in the year where Elected Members asked staff to continue identifying savings and cost reductions wherever possible.

Some of the major projects planned for the 2022-2023 year include the District Plan Review, construction of the Kaihu Valley Trail, upgrades to protect existing stopbanks alongside the western side of the Northern Wairoa River between Dargaville and Te Kopuru, the continuation of work on Mangawhai’s shared path network, and a body of Climate Change adaptation and mitigation work.

The projected increase for the targeted water by meter charge has also come down slightly, from the initial projection of 17.74 percent to 14.16 percent, after negotiating and finalising operational contracts. The projected increase also reflects legislative requirements imposed by Taumata Arowai, the new

Planning continues for Pahi’s new toilets Last week Pahi community representatives met with Council staff and the technical team to discuss updates on the plans for the new toilets.

Work is progressing on the engineering options for the toilets, which will be situated at the end of the hall (near to the current block), and in a historic style that blends in with the nearby building.

We would like to give a big thanks to all the feedback that has been provided to the project team from the community so far. The technical team is still working through to refine the engineering options for the toilets and address the multiple constraints of the area. We will keep you updated on the work and dates for construction.

For updates on Council services under the COVID-19 Protection Framework visit www.kaipara.govt.nz/covid

The Annual Plan 2022-2023 will be brought to Elected Members for adoption at the 30 June Council meeting. The new rates will take effect 01 July 2022.

Ways to stay up-to-date with Council news Follow our Facebook page Download the Antenno smartphone app Subscribe to our e-newsletter Check out our news website www.kaipara.govt.nz/news

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u by Andy Bryenton

Arcadia Road was the site of motorsport action last Sunday, as the Paparoa hills echoed to the sound of rally cars vying for top times on the gravel.

u by Andy Bryenton

A juvenile great white shark deceased on the shore at Tinopai has sparked a call to the public to respect this protected species.

p Drivers and teams assemble in Paparoa, with refreshments from the local Lions, as they await the start of the Arcadia Road Rallysprint

A fixture of many years, the Arcadia Road Rallysprint was postponed from early in 2022 due to Covid-19 concerns.

Permission to utilise the rural road was only granted last week by the Kaipara District Council for a rescheduled run. The Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club, event hosts, performed an organisational feat to have everything emplaced and ready for the green flag by 9.30am.

“As the Covid pandemic continues worldwide, with it comes continued uncertainty in more ways than one,” said Northern Rally Sprint Series spokesperson Nikki Sim. “Fortunately, MotorSport New Zealand has implemented a Back in Motion Plan, aiding clubs, organisers and volunteers with event planning and management

guidance to allow the continuation of planned events in a safe and controlled manner.”

With Covid worries behind them, a large contingent of rally drivers and their support teams turned out Sunday morning, using the field behind Paparoa’s community hall as a staging area. Many classic-era rally cars were on display alongside modern favourites, with iconic MKII Ford Escorts out in force.

The Lions Club ensured that the drivers and their teams were well fed and stoked with hot beverages as the chilly morning delivered a cold and biting wind atop the Arcadia Road ridge. The road itself descends through forest and farmland, with plenty of tight, gravel surface curves to navigate at speed. ¢

p A dead great white shark, the likely result of fishing by-catch, was found at Tinopai last week

Te Uri o Hau and the Department of Conservation were informed recently of a dead juvenile great white shark being left at Tinopai. However, by the time they arrived on the scene, only its tail and liver were left. Authorities remind anglers that the great white is a protected species, despite its fearsome reputation.

“A call was received by our DOC HOT number Sunday,” says operations manager Stephen Soole. “By the time staff were able to respond, we were advised that only the tail and liver remained.”

“We were disheartened to hear that the shark was in the condition that it was found in,” says Fiona Kemp, Environs

Manager for Te Uri O Hau. “Contact was made with Te Uri o Hau Taumata kaumātua John Edwards from Ngataiwhakarongorua Marae to seek direction on tikanga.”

It’s the opinion of DOC that the dead juvenile was the result of fishing by-catch by recreational anglers.

Great whites are protected under the Wildlife Act. This means it is illegal to hunt, kill or harm white sharks. It is not illegal to accidentally catch one of these sharks, but it is illegal to retain it or any part of it or not report it. Any catch such as this must be reported to DOC or the Ministry for Primary Industries via sharks@doc.govt.nz or 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468). ¢

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Colourful cross country in Ruawai u by Andy Bryenton

In a tradition as old as the school itself, students took to the open fields last week in Ruawai College’s cross country race.

p Traversing ditches, paddocks and the school’s own athletics track, the intrepid runners got into the spirit of the event despite a cold wind and the threat of rain. Neighbouring farmland made up more than half of the course, highlighting the good relationship between this rural college and its neighbours

p Taking part in the gruelling three-kilometre course is compulsory for all students, with some aiming to finish first, some to smash records, and some to have fun with their friends

p A pair of competitors in their house colours arrive at the finish line arm in arm. There was as much cooperation as there was rivalry out on the course, though for some, beating the esteemed 10-minute time to finish the cross country course was foremost in mind

p Waiting for the starter’s orders, students in costume get ready to face the cross country challenge.

For senior students, it’s a double lap, pushing the distance out to an exhausting accomplishment of six kilometres

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Inside, this 240sqm home boasts five bedrooms along with an office (conveniently spread across both levels).

On the lower level are spacious living areas and a fabulous modern kitchen, plus two bedrooms which are conveniently complemented by a bathroom and powder room. The beautiful chandelier is a feature of the home with the stunning staircase which leads up to the second level. There is a large master bedroom with ensuite along with two other bedrooms, and an office and second bathroom.

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Surrounded by native bush with a stunning rural outlook the property consists of a large 11170sqm parcel of land located just a short drive from the Paparoa township and also Tinopai which is the home of many great days out fishing. The current owners have located a cabin a year ago onto the property which hosts two bedrooms, bathroom along with an open plan lounge area. There is also a shipping container which has the kitchen, storage and a second bathroom.

Price by Negotiation Phone for viewing times Lisa Pocklington 021 121 8419 lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz Todd Skudder 027 439 1235 todd.skudder@bayleys.co.nz

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Centrally located between both coasts this 32ha(more or less) property is a forty minute drive southwest of Whangarei and two hours forty minutes north of Auckland. Consisting of both regenerating pines and bush - a perfect place to build a cabin and retreat to on weekends. A metal track leads to a private position offering rural views with not a neighbour in sight. Buyers are spoilt for choice with multiple building platforms. The Waiotira Golf Club, community hall and pony club grounds are nearby. Hunters will relish the wild pigs in the area. A land assessment report is available on request for those interested in potential carbon farming from the regenerated pine trees (due diligence required). Once a forestry block, the property was not replanted on harvest leaving the pine trees standing today to regenerate themselves. Enquiries over $685,000 plus GST if any.

Set Sale Date (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 16 Jun 2022 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View by appointment Tracy Dalzell 027 535 9162 tracy.dalzell@bayleys.co.nz

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DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Lifestyle to Fit the Whole Family Generous farm home for the extended family or space to create your home business. Situated with views over the valley this five bedroom, two kitchen home is sunny and modern. With double internal access garage plus a large four bay shed, carport and shade house all on 8,007sqm a wonderful place to create your country lifestyle – and don’t forget to bring your pets.

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DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Just Waiting for You 12ha block with original two bedroom homestead which does need some attention and is being sold in an as is condition. The property has some very good out buildings which include the old cowshed that still has some plant, this would be great for calf rearing, woolshed with pens for calves, pigs, storage sheds for equipment. There are also the large cattle yards with head bail and loading facilities. It has handy location for our Kai Iwi Lakes, Baylys Beach and only 12 kilometres into Dargaville.

Megan Browning M 027 668 8468 E mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz pggwre.co.nz/DAG36030

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DARGAVILLE Family Villa - Love Me or Rent Me Three good size bedrooms, kitchen and open plan dining that opens to deck through French doors.

Separate lounge with log burner and house is fully insulated and rental compliant. Large garden with large garage/workshop for all the outdoor living. This is a great family home or rental investment.

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BOBCAT, TRUCK & EXCAVATOR HIRE Excavations Driveways Basements Landscaping Swimming Pool Cartage

Roy 021 153 5000

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ENGINEERING

31 Jellicoe St, Ruawai • Ph 09 439 2393

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Business and Home computer and smart device support, data backup, email setup, smart TV’s tablets and notebooks, ex-lease and new sales and service, with over 20 years experience.

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AG/GENERAL CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS ACE Equipment Limited – Ace Rental .................................................................................................................. 09 439 5808 Agriline Ltd ............................................................................................................................................................. 021 814 761 APS Group NZ Ltd..................................................................................................................... 09 437 9036 / 027 435 5005 Atlas Quarries Ltd .................................................................................................................................................. 09 431 8303 Awakino Contract Fencing .................................................................................................................................... 021 857 211 Battensby Brothers Contracting Ltd & Ross Battensby Bullocks ............................................ 09 431 6186 / 021 983 734 Blackwell Contract Fencing ................................................................................................................................ 021 295 9647 Bobcat Impressions Ltd ...................................................................................................................................... 021 153 5000 CA Motorcycles ...................................................................................................................................................... 09 439 1070 Diesel Performance Solutions Ltd ..................................................................................................................... 027 732 7783 Driver Laser Drainage ......................................................................................................................................... 027 493 2206 Dropulich Contracting ......................................................................................................................................... 021 148 0610 Farm Work Services ............................................................................................................................................ 027 203 2694 Farrand & Mason Ltd ............................................................................................................................................ 09 439 7335 Gas & Tyre Services .............................................................................................................................................. 09 439 8189 Grandpas Feeders NZ – Windsong Enterprises ................................................................................................ 027 276 9794 Hillcut Contracting............................................................................................................................................... 021 226 4562 HPS – High Pressure Solutions ........................................................................................................................021 0252 8222 Imparts................................................................................................................................................................. 022 699 8993 Jenyns Contracting ................................................................................................................................................ 09 439 2222 John Dreadon Contracting .................................................................................................................................. 021 273 2571 Kaipara Refuse Ltd ............................................................................................................................................... 09 439 2146 Lugtigheid Contracting ............................................................................................................. 09 439 6722 / 021 275 6888 Martin Glamuzina Contracting .................................................................................................. 09 439 8611 / 021 972 986 Maungaturoto Motorcycles ................................................................................................................................... 09 431 8555 North West Electrical ............................................................................................................................................ 09 439 3006 Northern Rural Haulage ........................................................................................................................................ 09 430 2934 Northern Wairoa Hire ............................................................................................................... 09 439 6166 / 027 475 5132 Parker Lime Co ........................................................................................................................... 09 431 2407 / 021 431 569 Portstar Plastics Ltd .............................................................................................................................................. 09 439 2250 Power Farming Northland ..................................................................................................................................... 09 438 9163 Precast Products ................................................................................................................................................. 027 704 0030 Scary Sharp and SIS Ballcocks .......................................................................................................................... 0800 175 720 Schultz Helicopters .................................................................................................................. 09 431 8590 / 027 262 2145 Solid Concrete Ltd .............................................................................................................................................021 0244 8704 Steve Wood Contracting ....................................................................................................................................... 021 439 773 TK Diggers Ltd ..................................................................................................................................................... 027 432 0588 Ultra Fine Lime ...................................................................................................................................................... 021 308 466 Underwood Contractors Ltd.................................................................................................................................. 09 431 8078 Wade Concrete ......................................................................................................................... 09 439 8151 / 027 6161 468 Westcoast Concrete Limited ............................................................................................................................... 021 040 0654 Williamson Contracting Ltd...................................................................................................... 09 439 4950 / 027 499 2530 ANIMAL HEALTH Last Chance Equine Services ............................................................................................................................. 027 725 7580 AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE CarMech Services Ltd ........................................................................................................................................... 09 439 6910 Morfett Autos ......................................................................................................................................................... 09 439 6377 Snow Bros Autos Dargaville .................................................................................................................................. 09 439 7399 BOARDING SCHOOL Whangarei Boys High School ................................................................................................................................ 09 430 4170 COUNCIL Kaipara District Council ........................................................................................................................................ 09 439 3123

HIRE DARGAVILLE

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FLOORSANDING New and existing floors Sanded and Polished Tony McFarland | Mobile 027 203 4575

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AT A GLANCE GARDENING SERVICES Garden2Go ....................................................................................................................................................... 021 0218 1111 Muddy Thumbs ....................................................................................................................................................021 111 0595 ENGINEERING Crompton Engineering .......................................................................................................................................... 09 439 2393 DR & BA Grant Engineering .................................................................................................................................. 09 439 8248 Farrand & Mason Ltd ............................................................................................................................................ 09 439 7335 Jay J Fabrications Ltd ..........................................................................................................................................022 636 0080 ENTERTAINMENT Big River FM........................................................................................................................................................... 021 468 768 Whangarei Action Zone ......................................................................................................................................... 09 438 1028 FUNERAL SERVICES Dargaville Funeral Services .................................................................................................. 09 439 8016 / 020 4119 1299 Morris & Morris Whangarei................................................................................................................................... 09 437 5799 HOME & LEISURE All Trades Carpet Cleaning Services ..................................................................................................................027 459 9188 MagicSeal Hibiscus & Whangarei ........................................................................................................................ 021 350 035 Northland Spa & Pool Company – Whangarei Spa and Pool Shop ................................................................... 09 438 9040 HOME KILL Dr Hud’s Killing & Processing Services ............................................................................................................... 09 423 7213 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CC Pest Control ................................................................................................................................................ 021 0277 7484 deBruin Chartered Accountants Ltd .................................................................................................................... 09 439 4293 Denise Clark Toenails ........................................................................................................... 09 439 6068 / 021 0860 7824 Dental Domain Mangawhai .................................................................................................................................. 09 777 4343 Fibre Hair Ltd ......................................................................................................................................................... 09 439 7432 Kaipara IT ............................................................................................................................................................0800 263 896 Label Ace .............................................................................................................................................................022 038 3194 Locksmart Locksmiths ........................................................................................................................................0800 334 222 Wealthpoint Town & Country – Stuart Sterling......................................................................... 09 439 8615 / 021 985 108 REAL ESTATE Bayleys/Macky’s Real Estate ............................................................................................................................... 09 470 0960 Kaipara North Property Management ................................................................................................................. 021 708 720 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Dargaville................................................................................................................. 09 439 3342 Ray White Warkworth ............................................................................................................................................ 09 425 7959 Vega – Mortgages ...............................................................................................................................................021 103 0650 RETAIL STORES 100% McKay Electrical T/A Northland Satellite.................................................................................................. 09 439 8305 AD Focus ................................................................................................................................................................ 09 439 8824 Books@Ruawai .........................................................................................................................09 439 2044 / 027 200 5659 Dreams .................................................................................................................................................................. 09 431 9199 Godfrey’s Chainsaws & Mowers Ltd (Stihl).......................................................................................................... 09 439 8881 Munns Flooring Xtra Dargaville ............................................................................................................................ 09 439 8868 TRADIES Brent Davidson Plastering .......................................................................................................09 439 4038 / 027 277 5599 C Begg Rooves.....................................................................................................................................................021 177 4738 Darryl Tregidga Builders Ltd ...................................................................................................... 09 439 4167 / 021 854 167 Davison Electrical Contractors ................................................................................................09 439 7184 / 027 496 1110 Jimmy Gent Builders Ltd .....................................................................................................................................021 205 5440 Kaiwaka Plumbing Ltd .......................................................................................................................................... 021 761 581 Mcfarland floorsanding ............................................................................................................09 431 6326 / 027 203 4575 Ringrose Construction ........................................................................................................................................027 459 4678 Stevens Plumbing and Gas................................................................................................... 0508 758 624 / 027 321 8848 Vuletich Build & Contracting ...............................................................................................................................027 479 5188

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GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

Engineering – Tools – Welding – Locksmithing Outdoor power equipment – Much much more!

Phone: 09 439 7335 Normanby Street, Dargaville

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Gypsy Week

Farmers on the move u by Andy Bryenton

June 1 has become a day of moving and settling up new sales on Kiwi farms, following an old tradition that goes back into the dim depths of history.

CERTIFIED PLUMBERS DRAINLAYERS DESIGN & INSTALL SEPTIC SYSTEMS

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In just two days, we will welcome new farmers and sharemilkers, along with their families, into the Kaipara District. They will arrive to find a wide-ranging network of rural support services at their disposal, from diesel mechanics to engineers, soil scientists to spreaders, veterinarians, electricians and plumbers. They’ll also find local townships with active business communities and a big emphasis on supporting local enterprise, alongside sports teams, clubs and charities.

Gypsy Day has little to do with the real Roma people except its name.

The moniker is no insult but rather a favourable comparison. It is a gentle nudge at the farmers and sharemilkers themselves, taking their whole household to the open road to move farms, in a way infinitely less graceful or ordered than the wanderings of the travelling folk in older times.

Even earlier than the use of the term Gypsy Day, farms changed hands on June 1 in mediaeval England for a very important reason. Especially in the world of livestock, the most important resource for a farmer was hay. The productivity of

a farming area was measured by how much hay could be mown to tide cattle over the cold winters.

June 1 was the traditional beginning of the hay harvest when peasants with scythes went into the fields to reap fodder for their animals, and before this harvest was the best time to buy a farm and assess its worth. The date was kept by the local priest, who would keep track of the calendar to observe important religious holidays and the phases of the farming cycle.

While times have changed, and mowing the hay by a scythe is no longer a practice except at historical displays, the farming calendar remains the time clock of rural New Zealand. As the year goes by, those joining us now as new neighbours and colleagues will find help at hand to keep their quad bikes and utes running on cold p winter mornings.

They’ll be able to call for aid during difficult calving seasons and summon professionals when it’s time to harvest with modern tools like power rakes and balers. The isolation of rural life has been diminished, with assistance never more than a phone call away.

This mediaeval painting of the labours of the month of June shows why the hay harvest was so important to gauging farm productivity

This year, sharemilkers and new farm owners will be on the move for June 1, echoing those days of yore. In modern times, it’s also international milk appreciation day, which fits in nicely with this old farming tradition. ¢

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Celebrating the export industry’s genesis u by Andy Bryenton

Dignitaries from the New Zealand and British meat industries gathered last week to mark an important anniversary and strengthen trade ties which will once again see Kiwi beef and lamb on British plates.

With celebrations in the The meeting at the historic heart of London concluded, guildhall of the Worshipful the business of ramping up Company of Butchers in production to meet the future London’s central city, marks demands of a new trade deal the arrival at London docks with the United Kingdom 140 years ago of the first commences. After decades shipment of frozen lamb from of being locked out by high New Zealand. The vessel Dunedin, equipped with the tariffs, post-Brexit negotiations latest refrigeration machinery, have opened the door for delivered the goods in higher export volumes to the excellent condition.

British market. p When the freezer ship Dunedin arrived in London in 1882, the Times “New Zealand farmers are “The agreement provides newspaper called its voyage ‘a triumph over physical difficulties, as would today as rightly proud of the a solid platform for closer have been incredible, even unimaginable, a very few days ago’ high quality of their naturally cooperation between the New raised lamb as their predecessors were cutting circulation vents for the cold air Zealand and UK red meat sectors and in 1882. That first shipment was the in the hold. will help to strengthen the ties between genesis of New Zealand’s world-renowned The sailing of the Dunedin, and the the two countries,” says Meat Industry lamb industry,” said Beef and Lamb New furore caused in British markets when the Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva.

Zealand chief executive Sam McIvor pristine, frozen meat was brought ashore, The final goal of the Free Trade during commemorative celebrations. set the stage for a red sector export Agreement is the export of 60,000 metric The freezing plant onboard the Dunedin industry which has become a major driver tonnes of red meat to the British Isles chewed through three old imperial tons of of the national economy. Modern meat each year, meaning that a fleet of modern coal each day. However, it did the job, processing plants can trace their lineage ships will soon sail in the wake of the thanks to some upgrades by Captain John back to that voyage in 1882 that changed grand old Dunedin. ¢ Whitson, who almost froze solid while how we view meat as a commodity.

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A farming heartland in the north u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara District may be famous for its kauri and the boom-time of settlement and change which resulted from their gum and timber; however, the enduring wealth of this land is in farming.

Before European times, the Māori people who came to settle this part of New Zealand found rich soils in the lands around the harbour. Peaks like Maungaraho and Tokatoka are the visible remains of a volcanic upheaval that laid down valuable minerals, and the rivers and streams leading into the harbour brought sediment and irrigation.

Today, Ruawai is the kūmara capital of the world. In pre-colonial New Zealand, kūmara were a staple diet and represented wealth and security. It was a farming region long before the plough or the cow were seen on these shores, and pā sites guarded valuable tracts of land tended by industrious people.

The spur to European settlement may well have been the giant kauri, with their allure of riches in wood, shipbuilding and gum. However, many settlers in Kaipara were convinced by more long-term plans

to put down roots and farm the land left denuded by woodsmen’s axes.

It was the promise of farms that appealed to the people of the Albertland settlement, deep in the east of the harbour. When William Brame, a preacher, gathered his congregation to sail for New Zealand, it was not the short term gain of kauri riches he spoke of from the pulpit.

The towns of Wellsford, Maungatūroto, Kaiwaka, Port Albert and Paparoa were founded by people who were locked out of land ownership in England.

These settlers had a hunger for selfdetermination away from titled landlords.

Though the conditions they found there were more rugged than they had been led to believe by the silver-tongued Brame, they persevered and established thriving communities.

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In other parts of the countryside, farming took over from kauri logging as the great forests fell. What today would be counted as an ecological armageddon was seen as progress in colonial times, with towns like Dargaville founded to harness the economic power of the milling trade.

Along the river at Te Kōpuru, Aratapu and Tokatoka mill towns developed a hinterland of paddocks and ploughed fields as bullock teams pulled out the shallow-rooted kauri stumps. Parties of gumdiggers gleaned this turned-over land for the amber gold, and the result was swathes of open pasture that looked as if the kauri had never stood there.

By 1892, a sign of the times. The Arapohue Agricultural and Pastoral Show was first celebrated, proof that a farming community was rising in the wake of the forestry boom. With the broad river and harbour acting as a highway, small dairy factories powered by steam sprung up.

Small boats carried the milk and cream to be processed in an era when most roads were still impassable muddy tracks all winter.

The improvement of bloodlines and the growth in population saw a parallel rise

in drystock farming, which only became stronger with the advent of refrigeration.

Today Dargaville’s meat processing plant, owned by Silver Fern Farms, is reckoned to produce some of the finest cuts in the world, and remains a valuable employer for the town.

Automation saw dairying rise even further in the first half of the last century.

Steam and then diesel was the motive power behind new, modern milking sheds for the dairy farmer and mobile tractors and stationary engines for milling, ploughing and shearing.

During shearing season, sheep farmers would welcome gangs of shearers who ran their machinery from overhead wheels and belts, competing to handle record numbers of animals in a single day. That tradition remains, with Kaipara shearers still counted as formidable competitors on the national scene.

Today, the Kaipara farming landscape is a mixture of arable cropping, drystock and dairy, with orchards and groves dotted among the rolling hills. A new push to irrigate the fertile soils of the Poutō Peninsula has seen enthusiasm for growing new crops such as avocado, peanuts and citrus, while forestry has shifted from kauri, now protected as a natural taonga, to pine.

Photographs accompanying this story are taken from the works of William Marsh, pioneering photographer, included in the book Images of Albertland, written

by Paul Campbell. ¢

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2021. The average price at the pump last week was $3.15 per litre for 91 and $3.32 for 95.“ “Well, tell yer wot, deah, we beta have a look at wot we doin’ ona farm, eh? We use a fair bita gas on vehicles, an’ ter town too,” seda Boss. “We betta make sum cutbacks I reckin.”

Sharlene read sum more. “These were the highest prices paid since March when the government cut the fuel tax by 25 cents per litre. The government, in last week’s Budget, announced the duration of the three-month tax cut would be extended by two months. It didn’t rule out further cuts, too.”

“Yep, all well an’ good,” seda Boss.

“But that war in Ucrane gotta lot to blame hear.” Ya gotta wunder what the govmint is thinkin’ after they let the refinery up the line close down, so we hada import all our petril. Stands ter reesin that if they gotta war sumwear we gonna be ona short end ofa stick.” (I thought ofa stick readas, but I don’t reckin Boss was meenin’ me chasin’ one eh?)

Sharlene read on: “The government reckoned there was no fuel security issue with the refinery shutdown move to a full import model, so there was no case to declare the refinery a nationally strategic asset.”

“Well, since when did tha govmint make any reel sence anyways,” seda Boss. “Stands ter reesin that if we can’t refine our own oil ina future, we gonna be held ter ransim by blokes like that Putintha Bootin invading his nek-door naybers.”

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“Then, come on Dog. Werk ta do hear,” seda Boss, jumpin’ to his feets.

“We gonna hed up to the old homestead paddock an’ get old Dobbin and his mate Nellie outta horsey retiremint, an’ hook up grandad’s haywagon outta the old shed.

An’ we got that two-wheel buggy Granma used. We kin go to town in that fer the shopping, deah. Then we kin get unner the woolshed fer sheep fertiliser, recycle tyres froma silage pit cover an’ ...” Boss was outta door still talkin’. Sharlene gave me the last halfa scone, an’ I went too, Back fer tha future, eh?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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author of the SAPPHIRE SERIES For further information info@dargavillearts.co.nz John 027 525 8189

Kellys Bay

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Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Steam burn (5) 4 A very long time (1,5,2,7) 14 Undecorated (5) 15 Navigation aid (5) 16 Lopsided (10) 17 Sky-blue (5) 19 Mineral spring (3) 20 Slippery (7) 21 Inducement (9) 22 Coins (6) 25 Praised vociferously (9) 27 Large serving dish (6) 28 Earnings (6) 33 Kept in good condition (10) 35 Lummox (3) 36 Trinket (6) 37 Pine for (4) 39 Evergreen conifer (3) 41 Receive as a heir (7) 42 Pointless (6) 43 Tight-lipped (9) 44 Topic (5) 45 Lavishness (8) 50 Sun god (2) 51 Punishment set by court (8) 55 Deposit in kettle (5) 58 Blown instrument (9) 59 Lined up (6) 60 Exhibit (7) 61 Promissory note (1,1,1) 63 Margin (4)

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Call Ray Curle 09 439 5717 or 027 254 6778

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CONTRACT FENCING

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

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd 24 Hours — 09 439 8016 Locally owned and operated The Point of Difference

Jessica Young – 020 4119 1299 office@dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

Bruce Young – 027 575 7377 www.dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com

ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions

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Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Tip Truck Hire Septic Farms KAURI COAST Subdivisions & more CONTRACTING LTD Gary Whippy 027 469 8079 gary@kccontracting.co.nz www.facebook.com/kauricoastcontracting For all your general digger works, drainage and civil work.

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

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

CALL TRAVIS! 021 056 7665

Using worms, sun and time - we process all our liquid waste into rich compost.

Composted for 3 years - low in NPK, tested PH7

40L BAGS FOR SALE AT THE GATE. 906 Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

Phone: 09 423 7014

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FOR HIRE • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • CIVIL ELECTRICAL

09 431 8440 021 125 1576

30 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

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

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

Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz 15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

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ON & OFF

ROAD

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

Motorbikes LTD

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

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

Repairs & Servicing

Jake Rowland

021 0269 4189 737 Babylon Coast Rd, Dargaville Ono.roadbikes@gmail.com

Phone 439 6070 or National Help Line 0800 883 300

OPTOMETRISTS THURSDAYS 10.30AM — 4.00PM Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Cowsheds

Phone 09 438 3509

Ph: Stevie 027 284 1300 Em: stevie-pock@hotmail.com

Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

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

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Tu Christey Massage Therapist

TK DIGGERS

teamvegetation.co.nz

027 432 0588

0800 933 326

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

Safer, Faster & Cheaper • • • • • •

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

Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

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

Mobile hose doctor, welding & mechanic service crew

Company Personal Insurance85x47 Advisors

Fabrication in steel, stainless & aluminium Repairs & modifications Call us, visit us or email us for any big or small jobs!

specialising in Life, Medical, Trauma and Income Insurance and ACC p e w

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0800 HOSEDOC

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DONNA PETERS & HANNAH HARDING

CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the June 7 2022 edition is Friday, June 3 2022

FOR SALE

GARAGE SALE

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

FOR RENT

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

10AM START, Saturday 4th June. House lot, everything you need, must sell. 82 Gordon Street Dargaville, phone 028 430 1320.

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

MODERN SUNNY 1 bed cottage stand alone sea view private on 5 acres in Maungaturoto. $250 per week, including power & water. Suits 1 quiet person working.

Phone 09 431 8448.

HAY, SMALL bales, would suit horses. Tangiteroria area, phone 09 433 2797.

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.

FENCING

Monthly Market Saturday 4th June Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre.

8am till noon, Something for everyone.

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

09 439 7243

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

PERSONAL

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

FLATMATE WANTED AWAKINO ROAD, must be working, pets & smokers ok. $220 per week, includes power and water. Phone Kevin 021 450 201.

0800 446 332

SECURITY

AFTERNOON

ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PARIS 12.00PM ★

FRI 03/06

2nd June – 8th June

MON 06/06

CLOSED

TUE 07/06

CLOSED

WED 08/06

Adult $16

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Last screening

EVENING

NIGHT

NOBODY HAS TO KNOW (M) 5.30PM

OPERATION MINCEMEAT (M) 7.30PM

DOWNTOWN ABBEY: NEW ERA (PG) 5.30PM

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (M) 8.00PM

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DOWNTOWN ABBEY: TOP GUN: MAVERICK NOBODY HAS TO KNOW NEW ERA (M) 3.00PM (M) 5.45PM (PG) 12.30PM ELIZABETH: HAS TO KNOW TOP GUN: MAVERICK A PORTRAIT IN PARIS NOBODY (M) 3.00PM (M) 5.00PM 1.00PM

SUN 05/06

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

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (M) 8.00PM

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

OPERATION MINCEMEAT (M) 12.00PM

Student $13.50 w/ID

Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler

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439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

BELOW SEA LEVEL SPECKLE PARK SALE BULLS I FEMALES I GENETICS FRIDAY 3RD JUNE, 2022 • 1PM SIMPSON ROAD, RUAWAI

DOWNTOWN ABBEY: EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE NEW ERA (R13) 8.00PM (PG) 5.30PM

Child $9.00

WAYNE & ANNETTE

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

NEW FILMS: ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PARIS, NOBODY HAS TO KNOW FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: TOP GUN MAVERICK, OPERATION MINCEMEAT, DOWNTOWN ABBEY 2, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

Senior (65+) $13.50

WORK WANTED

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

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

WEEK OF

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

SAT 04/06

WANTED RENTAL HOUSE, 6+ years elderly care skills, beef farm hand. or live in carer. Phone 027 2156 256.

TRADE & SERVICES

THE ANZAC THEATRE

AFTERNOON

WANTED TO RENT HOUSE WITH shed + garage with grazing for 1 horse 2 miniature horses. Can pay rent/work part-time. Skilled in all aspects of farm work, full driver’s licence + HT license & experienced office worker. Phone 021 0235 8140 to discuss details. Any area except flood-prone.

Phone or Txt Paul

DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

MORNING

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

ENTERTAINMENT

THU 02/06

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

COUNTRY LADY LOOKING FOR LOVE A vibrant country lady looking for a genuine gentleman to share her life with. She has a slim build with blonde hair and green eyes. Enjoys swimming, fishing, cooking, gardening, live shows and keeping fit & active. Call now for more details. All ages & areas welcome.

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

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

Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

Under 3yrs FREE WWW.BELOWSEALEVEL.CO.NZ

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PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the June 7 2022 edition is Friday, June 3 2022

TREE SERVICES

SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

TOPUNI TIMBER are seeking production staff to assist with production of round wood, battens, tree stakes & short length timber products. Applicants should be fit & healthy as there is a requirement for light, medium & heavy lifting. Some experience on wood working machinery is a definite advantage though not essential.

Full, on the job training is provided. Positions available for day or night shifts. Please email your application that includes a brief introduction and your CV to suejoll@ topunitimber.co.nz.

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

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

NORTHERN WAIROA

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

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

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

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

Kennels and Cattery Attendant Part-Time Position

Seeking two new part-time members of staff to join our awesome team approximately 24hours per week, willing to work with the right candidates to ensure everyone is happy with their roster, but working every other weekend is non-negotiable.

Due to increased workload we are looking to employ: 1x Junior wanting to learn or finish the trade 1x Intermediate with a minimum of 2–3 years experience in carpentry or similar trade Looking for fit, reliable people with a solid work ethic who can work unsupervised if required.

Good rates/environment Email CV/Cover letter in confidence to office.nwbuild@gmail.com

Duties include but are not limited to: • Handing Cats & Dogs of various sizes & temperaments • Communicating with customers & providing feedback • Administrative tasks • Cleaning & Maintenance • Driving a taxi full of gorgeous dogs!

We are seeking individuals with the following skills sets; • Someone with a drive to further their knowledge of animal behaviour • Experience in Animal Handling • A knowledge of force free training & behaviour • Good communication skills • An independent thinker, but also a team player • Able to multitask in a high-pressure environment • Full, clean driver’s Licence You should note this job is physically demanding.

Previous animal handling experience will be viewed favourably.

Please send your CV and cover letter to wandering-willows@hotmail.com in order to be considered.

Dargaville Baptist Community Church is seeking someone who is passionate to serve Jesus and the community. Someone who can ‘Multi-task’ and able to juggle between two roles- 30 hours per week.

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

HAKARU & Districts Memorial RSA. Notice of EGM/ AGM to be held on the 3rd of July 2022 at The RSA rooms, 733 Settlement Rd, Hakaru. The EGM will start at 13:00 hrs. The EGM is to present the Financial records to the members for the years 2019 and 2020. At the conclusion of the EGM there will be a 15 minute break before the AGM begins.

HEALING CHAKRA aligns with chakra systems. Relax & peaceful audio sound to a tune to your body. Releases stress, free’s your mind. Mobile services to your door, for more information contact Marama 022 540 2427.

RUAWAI

BOWLING CLUB

AGM

MONDAY, 9.30AM 13TH JUNE 2022 AT THE KAIPARA BUDGETING SERVICE OFFICE 80 Normanby St, Dargaville 09 439 8592

OTUREI MARAE AGM & ORDINARY MEETING Sunday 19 June 2022 10am - Church 11am - Oturei Marae AGM

Community Connections Leader, (up to 20 hours per week). The purpose of this role is to provide overall leadership to our Community Ministries, plan and implement weekly programs alongside overseeing the curriculum.

While doing so, this role will facilitate deeper connections within the families of our church and the families in our community.

12pm - Shared Lunch Ordinary Meeting to follow

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CASUAL VACANCY FOR A PARENT REPRESENTATIVE

Janeen Te Tuhi Secretary 027 742 8516

AGM Saturday 18th June @ 2pm BBQ food to follow Reeves St, Ruawai

OTAMATEA AERO CLUB

AGM

Sunday 12th June 2022 10.00am at the Club Room, Naumai Airfield.

ALL WELCOME JAMES FOSTER 09 439 5955

Naumai, Haere Mai

VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSN. AGM

21st June 2022 | Dargaville Boating Club 6.00pm Drinks | 6.30pm Dinner 7.30pm AGM & Guest Speaker

ALL WELCOME

Southern (Te Kopuru) Football Club Inc.

Welcome to the Area Southern Football Club is hosting a ‘Welcome to the area’ dinner for our community, and current new members of our community to get to know one another.

Friday 3rd June 2022 6pm onwards Meals provided.

Come join the community.

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Robin Phillip Dickens of Maungaturoto, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 35 Hurndall St Maungaturoto known as Maungaturoto Historic Inn. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is hotel.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 12pm.

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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

A casual vacancy has occurred on the school board for an elected parent representative.

Office Administrator (10 hours per week).

This role will ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the church through overseeing the daily activities and managing the church’s schedule of events.

The board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection.

If 10% or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

The successful applicant must be willing to join the church so they can journey with the families and at the same time connect with various ministries. A full job description of these two roles is available to all applicants.

Apply for one role or both. Please email your resume and a covering letter to pastor.dbcc@xtra.co.nz or ring on 021 178 2026 for any further clarifications.

Request for a by-election should be sent to: Kim McCahon Presiding member (chair) Dargaville High School Board 57 Plunket Street, Dargaville, 0310 by: 28 June 2022

TO LET

Draft Reserve Management Plan for Pou Tu o Te Rangi, Harding Park and Old Mount Wesley Cemetery You are invited to give feedback on the draft Reserve Management Plan for Pou Tu o Te Rangi, Harding Park and Old Mount Wesley Cemetery. This includes the site of the Pou Tu o Te Rangi Pa, Dargaville Museum, North Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc. and recently established mountain bike tracks.

The draft Reserve Management Plan was developed by Kaipara District Council and the Pou Tu o Te Rangi Joint Management Committee. We will review submissions on the draft Plan before a final version is approved.

The draft Plan can be viewed on the Kaipara District Council website kaipara.govt.nz/ have-your-say or at the Kaipara District Council offices in Dargaville and Mangawhai during business hours.

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Once approved, the Plan will set the direction for the use and development of these reserves into the future.

Office Space inclusive of:

The Project Manager and committee members will be on hand to answer questions.

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

Offices from 1–5 desks available.

Central Dargaville.

Contact JOHN • 027 525 8189

A public drop-in session will be held on the proposed plan at: • The Lighthouse Function Centre Dargaville • Thursday 30 June, 4-6pm.

Written submissions can be sent to the Kaipara District Council Email: Post:

rmp@kaipara.govt.nz Kaipara District Council Private Bag 1001 Dargaville 0340 Phone: 09 439 3123 / 0800 727 059 All submissions must be received by 5pm on Monday 01 August 2022. Please specify if you wish to appear at a hearing and speak in support of your submission or not. Feel welcome to contact Council staff if you have any questions.

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