KAIPARA LIFESTYLER NOVEMBER 5 - 2013
Museum gets fresh lick of paint by Colin Patterson
One of Kaipara’s most visited attractions is getting a fresh new look thanks to local tertiary students and a big name in paints. Dargaville Museum opened in 1985. But 28 years later much of its exterior paintwork is original and has started to fade. Museum manager Pene McKenzie says people do notice the faded exterior. But with the museum largely reliant on volunteers and community funding, there was no money in the budget to do anything about it. However, she successfully applied to a nationwide Resene Paints scheme that donates paint to community groups. Local Dargaville company Fosters Home Decorating also helped out.
The paint is being applied by NorthTec painting and decorating students. Tutor Mathew Watti says they became involved after NorthTec put an ad in the paper seeking work experience opportunities for its students. He says there are 14 students involved in the project. They will continue on the job until their course finishes in early December. A fresh intake of students will return next year to finish the job. Ms McKenzie says the museum’s roof which has the words ‘Dargaville Museum’ painted on it is in good condition and will not be repainted.
NorthTec painting and decorating students repaint the outside of Dargaville Museum
Best blooms go on display in two towns
DARGAVILLE RACES
by Colin Patterson
Gardeners in Mangawhai and Ruawai are testing their green fingers with the best flowers and roses going on display as the two towns host garden shows.
FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER
Meanwhile, competition is hotting up for the best flowers and roses in Ruawai as the local Garden Club holds its annual Rose and Flower Show on Saturday (November 9). Noelene Gatehouse from the club says anyone can enter. The event will take place at the War Memorial Hall which will open to competitors at 9am so they can drop off their entries. Judges will then do their judging before the event opens to the public at 11am.
Mangawhai Flower Show organiser Margaret Walshe says the event takes place on Friday November 15 in the Mangawhai Library Hall, corner of Moir and Insley streets. She says entries can be dropped off at the hall between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday and from 8am to 10am on Friday. “Judging starts at 11am so all entries must be received and on display before that time. Anybody at all can enter.”
Fashion in the field Great prizes FIRST RACE APPROX 12.30
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Maurice Adams
Our longest serving team member, Maurice joined us in 1996, Maurice is the man who makes the office run smoothly and despatches our other electricians to where they are needed most.
Kelly Bradley
With us since 1999, Kelly is the first point of contact between us and our valued customers. If she can’t sort it out over the phone, she will find the right electrician to help you!
Paul Emsden
Paul, our chief refrigeration engineer brings a wealth of experience in all things refrigeration but specialises mainly in ‘0n-farm refrigeration’, which has now become an important part of our business.
Shafeen Ali
Shafeen also comes to us from the progressive Electrical Training Company program. Shafeen is an apprentice who began his training in Auckland.
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ith a background encompassing IT and data work as well as a solid base of electrical knowledge, Tom arrives at Laser after a stint as team leader of Auckland based firm Electrix. Tom has He’s also taught English in China, and holds a degree in education! Tom Farndon Tom says that the best part about working here in the Kaipara is the people he meets through his job — as well as the variety of work. With degrees not just in electrical engineering, but also in commerce and education, Tom is a sharp addition to the team.
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ne of Laser’s new trade-qualified electricians, Alan comes to Dargaville from Auckland, where he has been involved with the construction of super yachts! Alan was born on Waiheke Island, and completed his Alan Hadlow electrical training right here in Dargaville when his parents moved here to farm. With a family connection to the Kaipara, and with the attraction of a better lifestyle balance here in the North, Alan is focused on general electrical work with Laser, as well as teaching our apprentices. Due to a clerical error, our phone number is not in this year’s phone book.
Bruce Metzener
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Jon Walker
This Senior Trade Qualified electrician is equally adept with refigeration, electrical and security CCTV work. An ex-multimedia teacher, Jon has a reputation for highly skilled work.
Alister Langridge
Laser Dargaville’s overall manager and team leader, Bruce has watched his business grow in size and reputation, and predicts a bright future working with a team he’s extremely proud of.
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Paul Dickens
One of the originals, commenced his training with us in 1996, now a project manager / electrician. Paul has become the ‘ go to’ guy for the rest of the team with a wealth of knowledge in all things electrical and refrigeration.
Earnie Lang
Sue Metzener
Alister is one of our talented young apprentices. He is serving his first tenure placement with us as part of the Electrical Training Company program. Earnie is Laser Electrical’s newest apprentice. He was educated here in Dargaville and has an an aptitude for all things electrical. Laser’s accounts and admin department comes under her command. An indispensible member of the team, without whom the others may very well not be able to get paid!
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