Kaipara Lifestyler November 16th, 2021

November 16 2021

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Kaipara Covid pandemic hits home u by Paul Campbell

“Covid virus is now among us in Kaipara with a major new phase beginning now. I hope people are prepared,” says Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith as with the pandemic spreading in the district is “now a changing environment.

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A walk through the past

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“We are in a pandemic and, though it might have seemed for most of the last two years that it was all happening to other people far away. It feels like we’re at the end of the beginning phase of the Covid story in Kaipara.”

Dr Smith’s overview as this edition goes to print came as five confirmed Covid cases in Dargaville led to places of interest, including Sacred Heart Church, The Warehouse, Countdown and Silver Fern Farms.

The latest available figures included a hospitalisation at Dargaville to a total of 44 cases in Northland, 29 active and 15 cases released from isolation as negative. Of these numbers, the 30-year-old mum and her eightmonth baby have been released from Whangārei Hospital and have returned home to self-isolate.

“No one should be surprised at the recent developments,” says Dr Smith. “We’ve had increasing cases in Kaiwaka and also in Dargaville. There’s a positive wastewater test for Dargaville p and increasing Kaipara Locations of Interest being posted on the Ministry of Health website.

“Workplaces have been affected and taken precautionary approaches through this complex and changing environment.

There will be more changes ahead.

“However, prevention is better than cure, and this virus will be more problematic for people not vaccinated than those who are. If anyone’s uncertain about vaccination, then speak with a

Waiting times for test swabs dragged to more than two-and-a-half hours, and queues at Dargaville Hospital stretched to Awakino Road, requiring security staff to manage traffic; symptoms of a population taking the Covid threat very seriously

trusted local medical provider rather than randoms on social media.

“Remember that if you get sick, then it’s too late to get vaccinated. Te Ha Oranga and the Northland DHB are doing vaccinations at locations across Kaipara District; please refer to their websites.

“I’m hopeful that if people keep doing the right things and having courageous conversations with others about getting

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p Santa hasn’t aged a day since 1929, as evidenced by this snapshot of his arrival at Turiwiri that year. The festive figure’s arrival was snapped on camera and has been preserved for history by the Dargaville Museum, showing that the reaction of children to Santa’s arrival has remained evergreen as well. For perspective, even the youngest boys and girls in this photo would today be in their ninth decade.

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p Dargaville drivers and pedestrians have been treated to sightings of an armoured figure zooming along the road on a single electric wheel. The mono-cyclist, who wears a full face motorbike helmet and a highly visible suit of protective gear, keeps pace with traffic and indicates his movements with hand gestures, including a friendly wave for those who salute his skill. Will this be the commuting innovation of the future?

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p More than four kilometres of pipe and an inverted mountain of peaty soil have been shifted, lifted and installed to complete stage one of the Te Waihekeora reservoir at Redhill, near Te Kopuru. The name refers to the life-giving nature of an abundant water source, waterfall or natural spring. When completed, Te Waihekeora will service up to 10 square kilometres of horticulture. It will provide a backup supply for Dargaville if Kaipara District Council elects to acquire shares in the scheme.

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Zoning changes discussed Kaipara is Northland’s water voice u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara District Council continues to work on a new District Plan, the foundation document for growth in the region, with a focus this month on zoning changes.

Zoning is an important tool to help promote activities from recreation to commerce and industry, and dictates just where certain kinds of structures can be built and where specific types of work are undertaken.

It affects population density, house prices, job opportunities, sporting facility development and public access to beaches and forests, among many other aspects of civic advancement.

“This review is an opportunity to ensure that the new District Plan enables economic and residential growth, whilst protecting and enhancing the things that make Kaipara unique and special,” said KDC Strategy, Policy and Governance manager Michael Day in his presentation to elected members last Wednesday.

The new District Plan will contain provisions for the council to zone land for future growth, across various purposes.

These include residential zones such as the successful new Twin Streams subdivision in Paparoa, commercial zones for shopping and hospitality enterprises, industrial zones for manufacturing and engineering, and public access zones for recreation.

A new addition to the tools available in this space is the so-called special

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Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith has been appointed as the sole Northland local government voice on a working group to recommend governance and accountability arrangements for the controversial Three Waters Reform Programme.

p Zoning is a core tool for the KDC to shape growth in the region, and it’s under review right now

purpose zone. Introduced along with the government’s National Planning Standards, this could allow the KDC to demarcate the Dargaville aerodrome as an airport rather than as rural land, for example. Special purpose zones could add flexibility to future developments on repurposed land or guarantee space for specialist amenities.

Councillors will debate the balance between economic and population growth, public access to the outdoors and environmental concerns as they finalise a draft zoning policy to incorporate into the larger District Plan. ¢

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The group has 20 members, including an independent chairperson, nine elected members of local authorities and nine iwi/Maori representatives. It was announced by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta, who is spearheading the water reforms.

“The government has mandated the Three Waters Reforms, and there’s no way to wriggle off the hook,” says Dr Smith. ”We’re disappointed the government is making the reforms mandatory and that all councils will be forced into the reforms. Kaipara District Council has little confidence in the proposals as they stand and still has many unanswered questions and issues with the proposals.

“Making the best of the situation we’re now in, I’m now actively seeking the best solutions for Kaipara people.

As part of this, I have taken up the minister’s invitation to recommend

fixes for the governance, representation and accountability arrangements of the proposals between now and March.

“I hope this puts me closer to getting the answers we’ve been seeking for Kaipara people, as well as to help influence and shape the direction of the reforms.”

The working group members are: Independent chairperson, Doug Martin; Mayors Jason Smith, Phil Goff, Auckland, Garry Webber, Western Bay of Plenty; Neil Holdom, New Plymouth, Campbell Barry, Lower Hutt, Rachel Reese, Nelson, Lianne Dalziel, Christchurch, Tim Cadogan, Central Otago, and Lyn Patterson, Masterton.

Iwi/Maori representatives: Ngarimu Blair, Jamie Tuuta, Karen Vercoe, Ngahiwi Tomoana, Olivia Hall, Gabrielle Huria, Barry Bragg, and John Bishara.

Chair of the joint Central-Local Government Three Waters Steering Committee is Brian Hanna.

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Investing in future security u by Andy Bryenton

The Raupo drainage system, which has held back the sea and the Northern Wairoa River successfully for more than a century, is set to receive some upgrades to secure the area from possible climaterelated sea-level rise.

The allocation of $2.5 million to a project to install modernised sluice gates, floodgates and supporting structures is a concrete assertion of the success of the system of canals and stopbanks crafted by a large workforce of labourers in the early 20th century.

As the Kaipara District Council receives a briefing at this week’s Externally Funded Projects Committee

p A planned $2.5 million scheme to upgrade the Ruawai area’s high-water protection bolsters the work of original gumdiggers and navvies whose efforts have lasted a century

Mayor’s Message Kia ora, As already reported, Government has mandated the Three Waters Reforms and there’s no way to wriggle off the hook. We’re disappointed the Government is making the reforms mandatory, and that all Councils will be forced into the reforms. Kaipara District Council has little confidence in the proposals as they stand and still has many unanswered questions and issues with the proposals.

Making the best of the situation we’re now in, I’m now actively seeking the best solutions for Kaipara people.

As part of this, I have taken up the Minister’s invitation for me to be a member of a 20 person Working Group to recommend fixes for the governance, representation and accountability arrangements of the proposals, between now and March.

I hope this puts me closer to getting the answers we’ve been seeking for Kaipara people, as well as to help influence and shape the direction of the reforms. As the only representative of the Councils of the North on this national group, I predict it’s going to be a blast getting good outcomes for us up here.

Getting on with delivering key projects around Kaipara District is a key focus for the Council right now. Delivery of the Pahi Wharf upgrade and then the commencement soon of construction for Pouto Wharf are some of the exciting physical projects on the water.

On land there’s the sealing of Waipoua River Road and the major new shared path and roundabout developments

in Mangawhai taking place, as well as the PGF Roading improvements to the gravel road network across Kaipara.

There’s also the crop water projects looking at water irrigation systems for growing more kai in Kaipara. We’re delivering on Growing A Better Kaipara.

Looking more to the future, the District Plan Review is taking shape rapidly now. Having heard loud and clear the calls for more land for housing and industry, Council is preparing the way for more land to be opened up for development in the new Plan. A draft of the District Plan is on track for April 2022 completion, after which Council will be seeking feedback.

On a final note, it’s sad to report there are now Covid cases in Kaiwaka and Dargaville, as well as in wastewater systems. Living with the virus among us will become the new normal. I have advocated for improved access to vaccinations for Kaipara people so no-one who wants those protections misses out. We’re told the virus is coming and there’s no way to avoid that now. It’s a complicated time but there’s much for which to be hopeful as we look forward to brighter summer days ahead.

Go well, stay safe, noho ora mai, Mayor Jake Dr Jason Smith, Mayor of Kaipara District

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A walk through the past u by Andy Bryenton

An exhibition detailing the history of Dargaville’s Victoria Street through the ages has uncovered a wealth of new facts and remembrances from the public.

p The public has added a wealth of information to the Dargaville Museum’s exhibition on Victoria Street, noting down memories to bolster knowledge of the busy business district

The Victoria Street retrospective, which has been emplaced at the Dargaville Museum for two months, invited locals to add their own notes to an extensive, photo pictorial timeline of the town, wrapped around three walls of the museum’s special exhibitions room.

As the exhibit nears its end, more than 100 sticky labels have been added to the official information on display, chronicling what museum staff call ‘the social history of the town’.

“This has been a valuable contribution,” said museum spokesperson Raewyn Sills, who worked intensively on this project with Lyn Trounson. “These memories will all be collated and go into

the archives to build up a picture of the main street over the decades. We’re looking for little personal stories and remembrances.”

The names of shopkeepers, favourite dishes at restaurants, reminiscences of prices and long lost brands from the shelves all tie together with the pictures of Dargaville as it was, creating a jigsaw puzzle of historical notes.

The entirety of the display will be taken down and kept for posterity, as all the details filled in by the public about shops long since closed and new ones opened, the owners of vintage cars parked in street scenes and relatives spotted shopping or working all add up. ¢

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Dargaville set for a makeover u by Andy Bryenton

For the next 12 months, the Dargaville Community Development Board is looking to spruce up and brighten the outward appearance of Dargaville for the benefit of everyone.

Staff at the DCDB say they are saddened by derisive feedback about the appearance of their hometown, apparent on tourism review sites and online media.

Despite being listed as a friendly place, all too often, the DCDB say they field criticism of the rundown look of many local buildings. The Destination Dargaville Makeover Magic Project aims to change this.

“In the first instance, we will be requesting retail and commercial businesses, especially those who service our visitor industry, to participate,” says DCDB spokesperson Sue Curtis.

“The project will freshen up business facades and paint surfaces, and makeover interior design spaces, especially of businesses who serve our visitors and tourists.”

Between the coming of the Kaihu Valley Trail and higher local tourism numbers, Dargaville could potentially welcome more than 60,000 visitors each year. The DCDB believes it is time to make ready for this. The project is also a boost for civic pride.

“We will be launching the Destination Dargaville Makeover Magic at the Lighthouse Function Centre on November 25, at 2pm and again at 5.15pm,” says Sue. “We are currently lining up a list of preferred suppliers who will provide discounts to project participants, such as a percentage off Resene Paint or cash sales trade discounts at Carters, for example.

“We’re also connecting with industry experts to present workshops with pros like Resene Colour Consultants, Mille Design and NorthTec Hospitality.” ¢

Protect yourself and your whānau from COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccination is the only way to protect your whānau and community long-term.

25% of the eligible population in the Kaipara are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19.

There are 21,197 eligible people in the Kaipara district:

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Dargaville Locations of Interest • Sacred Heart Dargaville Parish Sunday 7 November - 9:00 am - 10:30 am • Countdown Dargaville, Dargaville Plaza Friday 5 November - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm • The Warehouse, Dargaville Friday 5 November - 11:00 am - 12:55 pm Please check the Ministry of Health Locations of Interest website regulary.

Total Eligible Population: 21,197

As at Sunday 14 November there are 11 active COVID-19 cases in the Kaipara with four cases who have been released from isolation.

COVID-19 is in our community.

Anyone who visited the Sacred Heart Dargaville church on November 7 between 9am and 10.30am to get tested today, and isolate at home until you receive a negative test result.

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Whiringa-ā-rangi November Check our website for most up to date information.

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For updates on Council services during COVID-19 lockdowns visit www.kaipara.govt.nz/covid

Waipoua River Road works begin A blessing undertaken by Te Roroa last week marked the start of physical works on Waipoua River Road.

Fulton Hogan will seal 1.5kms of the Waipoua River Road from State Highway 12 to the Waipoua Visitors Centre. Currie Electrical will complete most of the traffic signal installation. The works are expected to take three months and planned to be completed in March 2022.

The project is part of Kaipara KickStart, led by Kaipara District Council and supported by PGF funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.

Libraries are evolving, help us reimagine ours Libraries remain committed to their traditional reading, literacy and information tasks. But in the last 20 - 30 years they have developed into learning and community-making roles through providing activities and programmes. They now emphasis the digital world and helping people to work within it.

If you use a library, what would make it better? What else could libraries be doing to support community learning, creativity and social connection? And, if you don’t currently use a library, what would make it a place you would want to go to? What sort of programmes, spaces and technology would it have?

If you can’t get to a library, would you like the library to come to your area and if so, what would it offer? We are developing a plan that will guide the development of Kaipara’s libraries for the next ten years and we want to know what you think would really make a difference.

Pop in to any of our libraries in the district to fill out the survey, or tell us what you think at www.surveymonkey.com/r/kaiparalib

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Pahi wharf Extra low tides earlier this month allowed Huband Contractors to work on some of the timber repairs around the lower parts of the tidal stairs. Under blue skies and sunny weather last week the crew also made progress on the gangway connection, attaching the structural steel member to the wharf’s timber. The steel structure will be used to connect the gangway that is currently being built by Bellingham Marine offsite.

If you pay by direct debit, you can set the frequency to suit your budget. You can pay smaller amounts each week or fortnight. Or pay by month, quarterly or annually. The choice is yours.

You’ll have all the information you need to stay in full control of your payments. We’ll let you know when payments are coming out and how much they will be. We’ll give you plenty of notice on how they will change at the beginning of each year and adjust the payments for you.

Please steer clear of the wharf, which is closed to the public during construction. The boat ramp remains open for launching.

Late payment penalties could be a thing of the past. You won’t have to remember to pay your bill – we’ll make sure it’s paid on time.

The wharf upgrade is part of Kaipara KickStart, led by Kaipara District Council and supported by PGF funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.

To make paying your rates a little easier, you can fill out the Direct Debit form on our website: www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/rates/how-to-pay-your-rates.

If you need a hand, you can contact our friendly revenue team on 0800 727 059 or email revenue@kaipara.govt.nz

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Upcoming Council Meetings Pou Tu o Te Rangi Harding Park Committee, Tue 16 Nov, 2.00pm, online broadcast live on Facebook Externally Funded Projects Committee, Wed 17 Nov, 9.30am, online broadcast live on Facebook Raupo Drainage Committee, Thu 18 Nov, 10.00am, Ruawai-Tokatoka War Memorial Hall, 16 Ruawai Wharf Road, Ruawai Council Meeting, Wed 24 Nov, 9.30am, Conference Room, Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville Please visit Council’s website for the most up-to-date information or call Council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor.

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Summer swim survey

New plan to tackle drought

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u by Andy Bryenton

The annual summer water quality tests carried out by the Northern Regional Council will begin next month at popular beaches, rivers and lakes to check for bacteria used to gauge the risks of contracting gastrointestinal and other infections.

Kaipara District Council has adopted a new Drought Management Plan (DMP), designed in concert with other Northland councils.

The council’s Water and Land Working Party chair Justin Blaikie says testing will run until March next year with hundreds of samples from 41 popular coastal sites and 17 freshwater locations across the region with weekly results sent to Whangārei, Far North and Kaipara District Councils.

“We let the health board and relevant district council know of any results showing elevated bacterial levels, typically within 48 hours, and it’s their responsibility to take p Environmental officer Alexandra Ashkettle takes a water sample any further action needed,” meaning they were considered suitable Cr Blaikie says.

It can include further site investigations for swimming.

“Results can vary quite substantially to establish the source of any contamination, public warnings not to following rain, which can carry run-off swim or gather shellfish and putting from land, although obviously, that was up permanent warning signs at the less of an issue during last summer’s worst sites. very dry conditions. As a rule of thumb, The regional council’s field operations don’t swim if the water looks dirty manager, Ricky Eyre, says last summer, or murky.”

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Timeless ballet transcends history

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To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Te Kopuru, young performers from the region’s dance school are preparing a show that opens a window into 1871.

Dame Catherine Tizard, who died at age 90 and accorded a private funeral as she requested, with plans for a public commemoration to be announced, had a strong link with the Kaipara District.

Kings School of Dance has stepped up to add some ballet artistry to the Victorian-era themed celebration of Te Kopuru’s past. They’ve chosen to portray selections from two works that were the talk of Europe in 1871. It was the year of Te Kopuru’s founding and the heyday of renowned premier maitre de ballet of the St Petersburg Imperial Theatres in Russia, Marius Ivanovich Petipa.

“If it wasn’t for people like him, we wouldn’t have ballet as we know it today,” says dance teacher Sonja King, reflecting on the career of the great French-Russian choreographer. “Because of the time period of 1870, he was a suitable choice.”

Petipa crafted the definitive editions of classics like Giselle, Swan Lake and Coppelia, and created more than 50 more. These include Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Don Quixote, inspired by the tale of the eccentric knight of La Mancha.

For the celebration, Kings School of Dance students are practising selections from Don Quixote and Coppelia. These two masterpieces by Petipa were released in 1869 and 1870, respectively. They would have been the pop music concerts

p The ballet Don Quixote was a world-acclaimed hit in 1871, the same year Te Kopuru was founded. Now young local dancers are bringing the two together, 150 years later.

or rock shows of their era, attracting devoted audiences when performed by many international ballet companies.

“The two main characters in our performance are only 14 years of age, but this challenge is a good next step in the direction they are headed,” says Sonja.

“It’s going to be a great show.”

Tickets for the performance on December 16 are available by contacting the Te Kopuru Coronation Hall via Facebook. ¢

Dame Catherine Anne Tizard, ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, DBE, QSO, DStJ served as Mayor of Auckland City from 1983 to 1990 and was the 16th Governor-General of New Zealand from 1990 to 1996.

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“She was a woman of amazing energy, intelligence and warmth. She had a long and distinguished life of p At the opening of the Kauri Museum Volunteers public service. She was a mother, a Hall on August 19 1994, were the late Dame Catherine Tizard, long-serving MP Lockwood grandmother, a great-grandmother Smith, and museum founders, the late Claris and and a confidante, mentor and friend Mavis Smith to many more,” her family said in a kauri boardroom table and 12 chairs a statement.

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A new support group for members of the west Kaiapra’s rainbow community is gathering soon, to offer support for those who identify as LBGTQIA+.

A young Dargaville artist is one of four up-and-coming creative talents featured in an exhibition at Whangārei’s Geoff Wilson Gallery during November, representing perhaps the last alumni of Northtec’s applied arts programme.

Kumarani Productions, which places inclusiveness high among its values as an organisation, is offering a space and a supportive environment for members of the rainbow community at their Onslow Street premises.

Advocacy and support for all have always been a core principle for Kumarani. From its art and performance aspects to the philosophy that p Kumarani were there at Paparoa’s successful and positive Pride Parade; now they are offering a space for Kaipara’s rainbow drives the group to help community to meet and talk with community events, cultural celebrations and extra-curricular isolating. We want to create a space for learning in schools. people to be themselves and feel safe Quite aside from their founding remit and supported. After all the ups and as entertainers and educators, this was downs this year, we decided now is the something that manager Tania Whētu and time to start something positive.”

The group has been given the her team felt was needed in west Kaipara and as a role, they could help fulfil. title Rainbow Connections to reflect “I identify as queer, and when I came the spectrum of self-identities in here, I looked for places to connect with the community and the iconic flag the local rainbow community but couldn’t of the Pride movement. It will also find any,” said Tania. “Especially in rural have a social media presence and communities, being different can be portal online. ¢

Liam Martyn Astbury has been studying art across a multitude of media with the northern tertiary education provider for the past three years.

At the culmination of his studies, he’s been invited to present a gallery exhibition alongside three other select young artists.

His work will join that of Melody Mitt, painter, sculptor and photographer; Kahurangi Rihari-Poa, screen printer and tattoo artist, and experimental p Photography, design and composition are a passion for young Dargaville artist Liam Astbury, one of four multimedia artist Shirah emerging talents on display this November in Whangārei Andrews in a public exhibition from November 17.

Jason Povey, Kim Newall and Faith “It’s exciting to have the chance to McManus all received thanks from Liam show what I’ve been working on,” says as guides and inspirations during the Liam. “It’s good to get this experience learning process. and to show the public what we all While this exhibition is a celebration, can do.” there is a more serious issue in the Throughout the applied arts course, background; in 2022, Northtec will not experienced tutors have helped Liam offer this same course again. The arts and his fellow students explore new curriculum at the institution has been materials and mediums and grow their limited by various factors. Still, it covers confidence in creativity. Jade Morgan, the creative disciplines of Māori art and Ellie Smith, Lisa Clunie, Murray Gibbs, traditional carving and woodworking. ¢

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The first step is to select a shade sail that’s the right size and shape for the area you wish to cover. Measure out the space you want to shade using a tape measure and allow a little leeway for hooks and fixtures. One important factor is how the sun will hit the sail at different times of day, while another is the possibility for leaf litter and debris to collect on top if there is foliage nearby.

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Coastguard gears up for summer u by Paul Campbell

While the weekend weather pattern lately has rather spoiled a lot of local boating intentions, warmer climes still traditionally see more boating activity, and North Kaipara Volunteer Coastguard based at Tinopai is asking boaties to take the time now to check their gear.

WOF COF DIAGNOSTICS SERVICING REPAIRS MOTORHOMES TRAILERS HYDRAULIC HOSES

“They need to ensure their vessels are fully checked and prepped before they launch,” a spokesman says. “They need to be mindful of the difference in Covid levels with the Kaipara Harbour spanning differing levels at this time. Don’t stray across the Kaipara—Auckland boundary after that fish.”

Coastguard NZ is asking all boaties to do their bit around p Summer on the water is a Kiwi pastime boating safety and look after their whānau following three lives recently lost batteries and replace old fuel with clean, on the Manukau Harbour, one of the worst fresh fuel. incidents the body of water has seen in “Skippers should also double-check recent years. the fundamentals of boating safety before There is concern that not enough launching. Lifejackets for everyone on boaties are taking safety seriously enough the boat, having two forms of waterproof and logging a trip report, especially when communication and keeping an eye on planning to cross a harbour bar. local marine weather before heading out.

Recreational boaties undertaking “Logging your trip with the Coastguard fishing, sailing, scuba diving and jet App is a quick and easy way to tell skiing means Coastguard is expecting someone where you’re going and when high summer activity. “Boat owners need you plan to be back. It also helps to to run a full check on their engines and reduce traffic on the VHF radio.” ¢

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66 Well again (6) 67 Last exams (6) 69 Multiplied (9) 72 Drawing (6) 73 Keeping (9) 75 Strong distilled liquor (7) 77 Share (3) 80 Perfect (5) 81 Hide; make secret (4,1,7,4) 82 Tie up (5) 83 Completely lacking (6) 84 Ascertain, verify (4,4) 85 Declare (5) DOWN 2 Ski resort danger (9) 3 Alcoholic drink (5) 5 Sound repeat (4) 6 Morally correct (7) 7 Beat about the bush (12) 8 Of the nose (5) 9 Purified (7) 10 Ill (4) 11 Digging tool (6) 12 Feels concern (5) 13 Queer (7) 14 Gossip (7) 16 Accommodation for elderly (7,4) 22 Girdle (6) 23 Remove all faults from (7) 24 Gun pouch (7) 25 Distilling apparatus (6) 27 Go before (7)

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Airport home for rescue choppers debated u by Andy Bryenton

The Northland Emergency Services Trust, operators of Northland’s fleet of rescue helicopters, have been the subject of an extraordinary Whangārei District Council meeting this week, deciding the fate of their base.

While the rescue choppers serve the Kaipara, having flown more than 1,000 missions this year alone to ferry the injured and ill to hospital, they are based in the jurisdiction of the WDC. The council received the recommendation that the entire operation should be moved from Kensington to the Onerahi aerodrome.

District Development manager Tony Collins presented the pros and cons of the move to mayor Sheryl Mai and councillors, seeking approval for a shift from the stadium-adjacent current helipad to the less central airstrip, already utilised by commercial and private aircraft.

Such a move is necessary due to an expiring lease and growing tension with the Kensington community about

the noise of the Sikorsky helicopters.

A move would entail the WDC swapping the Kensington base for unused hangar space and land at the airfield, with St John potentially then using the Kensington facility as an ambulance station. However, the cost of the move would be borne by NEST, including, the council agenda notes, all resource consent and district plan changes.

It would inevitably cut into funds raised to keep the choppers flying, or necessitate further fundraising to help the life-saving service into its new home.

A decision on this matter is expected by the end of the month when issues around lease arrangements and move options necessitate a more concrete plan. ¢

p Chief executive of the Northland’s Rescue Helicopter Trust, Craig Gibbons, admitted in April this year that the choppers had outgrown their base; now a move may be imminent

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

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

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

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

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Closing date for classified advertising for the November 23 2021 edition is Monday November 22 2021

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FREE - Concrete Fill. Phone 027 475 6338.

GARDEN OR Nursery stakes 1.2m and 1.5m treated wood going cheap, can deliver in Dargaville area. Phone Jim 09 439 0860.

BOTTLEBRUSH SHRUBS special only $5. 1m high good for low hedging plus lots more. Got2Go Plants, Open 10 to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. 09 439 5556.

HONDA CIVIC 97, Runs really well in tidy condition. New warrant $1800. Ph 021 122 7000.

SPRING FEVERS still in us from $40 m³ delivered.

Phone Adrian 020 4091 8730.

TICKETS NOW on sale at Dargaville Museum, Kevin Friedrich Concert ‘Christmas Joy’ Sunday 5th December 1p.m, Lighthouse Function Centre, Adults $20, Children under 15yrs free. A family variety holiday show due to covid restrictions limited tickets available. Phone 09 439 7555.

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 FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus... call Jeff 0274765 458

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Nurseries & Plants

Garage Sale GARAGE SALE, Saturday 20th November 8 am to 12 noon. Kitchenware, books, clothes etc. 141 Awakino Road, Dargaville.

Monster Garage Sale Fundraiser for Special Olympics at Level 2 or below.

Saturday November 20th 9am-2pm 43 Tirarau St. Offers on Everything.

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

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CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching.

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

Phone Garden2go 021 0218 1111.

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Closing date for classified advertising for the November 23 2021 edition is Monday November 22 2021

Work Wanted

Situations Vacant

Livestock

Situations Vacant

RELIEF MILKER 12 minutes from Dargaville. AM Only, Small herd of 190 cows. Start ASAP Thank you Ph 027 439 5308.

CARPENTER

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THURSDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2021 Carrfields are pleased to present annual drafts on: R & R Anderson 30 x A/B 18mth TQ Angx/Frsnx Steers

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

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CJ Anderson Ltd 50 x 15mth TQ Ang/Frsnx & W/F Steers

KM Flower 25 x 1yr Hereford Bulls Various Other Clients 100 x 15mth W/F Hfrdx & Angx & Devonx Steers 80 x 15mth W/F Hfrdx & Speckx Heifers

Tree Services TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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Livestock

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Wanted To Lease MODERN BUILDING SH12 Dargaville. Suitable for retail, consultant room, showroom, office, etc. Ph 027 4489 652 Sue Tayor.

Situations Vacant KAIPARA GREY Power wish everyone to know that this Friday’s, 19th November, General Meeting is cancelled.

We intend meeting next on Friday 3rd December.

Members will be contacted.

FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2021

Varied duties Possible lead into tractor/ machinery operating Phone Karl 027 493 2206

12.30pm Start

4 x 3Yr Steers 18 x 2Yr Steers 23 x 2Yr Heifers 60 x R2Yr Steers 20 x R2Yr Heifers 7 x R2Yr Bulls 15 x Aut. Born Wnr Heifers 5 x MA Cows Further entries welcome

Contact: Murray Lynch 021 966 501 Noel Baker 027 455 5828 Don McKenzie 021 754 174 Grant Harrison 027 210 1479

Entertainment DARGAVILLE MUSEUM Presents ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Kevin Friedrich Concert, Lighthouse Function Centre Sunday 5th December 1p.m. Adults $20, Children under 15yrs free. A family variety holiday show. Due to Covid restrictions limited tickets are available. Phone 09 439 7555.

After School Care & Holiday Program Experience working with school aged children, enthusiastic and Police Vet essential.

Please send a letter of application and resume to: dargaville@cornerstonechildren.co.nz Applications close: 3:00pm, Friday 3rd December 2021.

Hours of work: 15 hours per week (increase to 30 hours during school holidays).

These hours could increase in 2022. **It is a requirement to be fully vaccinated against Covid for employment within Cornerstone Children’s Services Ltd**

DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

WEEK OF

THE ANZAC THEATRE

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AFTERNOON

AFTERNOON

THU 18/11 FRI 19/11

RIDE THE EAGLE (M) 12.00PM

SAT 20/11

RON’S GONE WRONG (PG) 12.30PM

SUN 21/11

ETERNALS KDC PRIVATE SCREENING (M) 1.00PM

MON 22/11

CLOSED

TUE 23/11

CLOSED

WED 24/11

Adult $15

School Secretary term time only.

To ensure the efficient running of the office.

To maintain the school financial administration To maintain payroll information We need a team player, a great communicator with a sense of humour!

Applications close Monday 29th November at 3pm

Start date negotiable Contact Lee Anderson (09) 439 1802 or lee@tekopuru.school.nz

★ First screening

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EVENING

NIGHT

JULIA (PG) 5.30PM

THE LAST DUEL (R16) 7.30PM

RIDE THE EAGLE (M) 5:30PM

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ETERNALS (M) 7.30PM

ETERNALS (M) 2.45PM

JUNIPER (M) 6.00PM

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ETERNALS (M) 8.00PM

JUNIPER (M) 4.00PM

THE LAST DUEL (R16) 6.00PM

JULIA (PG13) 1:00PM

Student $12.50 w/ID

RIDE THE EAGLE (M) 5.30PM

Child $8.50

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If this sounds like you, give us a call!

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You would be responsible for completing the GST returns and end of year accounts for a group of our clients.

We need someone with some sort of accounting or finance experience.

You need to be able to use Xero and understand businesses and how they work. You must be able to demonstrate you are organised, can work to deadlines and can work autonomously.

Training will be given.

THE LAST DUEL (R16) 7.30PM

Under 3yrs FREE

CARPENTER LEADING HAND We are looking for a Leading Hand Carpenter to run a framing and cladding gang.

If you are looking for the security and comfort of a regular weekly pay packet, all the benefits of holiday and sick pay while still running a small gang of 1-3 this could be for you.

As Rodney’s leading home builder (in operation for 24 years), we will make OHS requirements easy, provide steady work , and provide insights into efficient quality building.

Typically the work will be in East Rodney involving frames, trusses, wrap/windows, and cladding.

We have a position in our practice for a client manager

18th November – 24th November

NEW FILMS: ETERNALS FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: RIDE THE EAGLE, JUNIPER, THE LAST DUEL, JULIA, RON’S GONE WRONG

Senior (65+) $12.50

TE KOPURU SCHOOL

LABOURER

MATAKOHE SALE

MORNING

Phone Cole 027 493 6300

GD & GMR McGowan 40 x 15mth Ang/Frsn Steers 40 x 15mth Ang/Frsn Heifers

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

Builder Wanted

We are looking for a Carpenter to join our wages team for G.J. Gardner Homes Rodney East. This would be a wages position including holiday and sick pay.

You would be responsible for getting to the sites and providing your own tools. The work would be predominantly standing the frames, cladding, wrap up and decks on the East side of Rodney.

Min of two years experience required.

G.J. Gardner Homes Rodney East is an established company (24 years in operation), so for the right person other options within the company may come up over time. $42hr wages.

Please contact: Sonjia Puppyn, 09 427 9231 or email sonjia.puppyn@gjgardner.co.nz

If you want to join the team, send your application with CV to; de Bruin Chartered Accountants Ltd kathryn@kdebruin.co.nz or deliver to 24 Victoria Street, Dargaville A detailed job description is available on request.

Applications close on the 22nd of November

As Leading Hand you will be expected to keep production and quality standards high, while overseeing your crew and training any apprentices we may have.

You will lead the crew and work on the tools yourself without the hassles of wages, company tax, dealing with customers, and the risk of not getting paid. Rock up, do your job and go home!

You will need your own vehicle, tools and LBP site 2 (however would consider if this was still to come in the short term). $50hr wages.

Please contact: Sonjia Puppyn, 09 427 9231 or email sonjia.puppyn@gjgardner.co.nz

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

Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. To be Resumed at Level 1.

AGM POUTO Marine Hall Inc. Saturday 27th November 2021, 2pm at Pouto Marine Hall. New to upgrade. All wellcome.

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.

DON’T MISS ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Kevin Friedrich concert Sunday 5th December 1pm Lighthouse Function Centre.

Adults $20, Children under 15yrs free. A family variety holiday show. Due to Covid restrictions, limited tickets are available. Phone 09 439 7555.

KEVIN FRIEDRICH Concert ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Lighthouse Function Centre Sunday 5th December 1pm. Adults $20, Children under 15yrs free. A family variety holiday show.

Due to Covid restrictions, limited tickets are available.

Phone 09 439 7555.

WOULD YOU like to help people in Dargaville less fortunate than yourself? If so please Phone 022 342 8183.

Kaipara Community Health Trust

AGM

17th November 2021 at 5pm Meeting will be held via ZOOM Contact Debbie 439 5050 or devans@kcht.co.nz for ZOOM link details

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CLASSIFIEDS Public Notices

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the November 23 2021 edition is Monday November 22 2021 Public Notices The Southern (Te Kopuru) Football Club Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AGM

To be held on Wednesday 24 November 2021 8pm At Southern Clubrooms Pouto Road, Te Kopuru

TUESDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2021, Start at 9.00am

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

AGM 2021

Northern Wairoa Golf Club Sunday 12th December 2021 9:30am at Club Rooms.

For any queries, please contact Secretary Trish Harding on 09 439 6599 KAIHU VALLEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Annual AGM Thursday 18th November 2021 held at Kaihu Rugby Clubrooms 6.30pm.

Any enquiries – Brett Stewart 027 504 0730. All Welcome.

Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust AGM 24th November 2021 4pm start at the Well Cafe, Ruawai Phone 09 439 2140 or email: trust@kaurilandsskills.co.nz for more information

NORTHERN WAIROA YOUTH RUGBY 2021

Annual General Meeting 22nd November 7pm At Sportsville Dargaville Presidents Report Financial Report Election of Delegates • NWYRM Committee • Northland Junior Council • Club Delegates • 2022 Subs set

Followed by the NWYRM 2022 planning and general meeting.

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Western Sharks Rugby AGM Wednesday 24th November 2021 7.30pm at the clubrooms, Murdoch Street, Dargaville. All members, players and supporters welcome Paul Sorensen (secretary) westernsharksrugby@gmail.com

TWILIGHT GOLF

Northern Wairoa Golf Club Thursdays tee off 4-6pm $5 “She loves golf” starts 18th Nov An introduction to the game of golf for women including basic lesson, approx 90mins long, runs for 4 weeks 5.30pm start. Cost is free.

Meals available from 6pm. Bar open.

More info phone Terry 021 164 6794

In Memoriam

Death Notices

Dennis John Randell

JENNIFER ROBIN MUDGWAY (NEE NEWLOVE)

6 October 1964 - 19 November 2020 Always loved Never forgotten Forever missed Andrea, Milton, Lisa, Nigel and Family.

passed away peacefully on 6th November 2021, aged 79 years.

Loved wife of Bernie. Much loved mother and motherin-law of Darryl and Noelene, Jaqueline and Kerry. Much loved Nana of Bianca, Ashley, Jamie, Jordyn and Caiside.

Forever in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Bereavements

Harding Brian Charles Brian’s funeral service is to be held on Friday the 19th November at 10am. Due to Covid restrictions attendance is by invitation only To view online please use the following link

https://bethelnz.org/hardings

Service to be followed by a private cremation

Practise good hygiene Public Notices POUTO TOPU A Ahuwhenua TRUST NOTICE

Due to covid 19 uncertainty 2021 Annual General Meeting scheduled for 27th November 2021 is CANCELLED. All queries to the Secretary at poutotopua@outlook.com Free Call: 0800 080 047

NUNN, Esther Georgina (Frangipani) nee MacArthur

Lover of Jesus, wildflowers, children, riverbanks, animals, strangers, song, dance and laughter.

Snuggled up in bed with her daughter, Esther gently passed to the next world from Beach Haven Care Home in Auckland on 24 October 2021 aged 84. Life partner of Lou Nunn who died 8 November 2017. Adored mother of Carol, Linda, Louis and Stewart.

Cherished grandmother of Joanne, Jackie, Brendan, Dylan, Kelly and Grady.

Beloved great grandmother of Rose, Eve, Julia and Winnika. Deeply missed sister, aunty and friend of all who met her. Farewell beautiful soul.

A joint memorial service for Esther and Lou will be held in Auckland when restrictions allow. If you would like to attend, please write to Linda Nunn, PO Box 35-298 Browns Bay, Auckland 0753 or email linda.paul@actrix.co.nz

Public Notices

PAPAROA FARMERS’ MARKET Paparoa’s long running Farmers’ Market is looking for new stalls to complement its existing excellent variety. If you have genuine artisan products that you have grown, produced, or made yourself you are invited to apply for a stall site.

The market is run along farmers’ market principles so only accepts authentic producers or growers. Currently there are openings for producers of honey, cheese, artisan breads and specialty meats. Also genuine handcrafts using local materials. All food producers must hold a current Food Plan from the relevant authority.

For application forms or more information please email info@paparoa.org.nz

Notice of Notified Application for Resource Consent Summary: Kaipara District Council has received the following application for resource consent.

The application includes an assessment of environmental effects.

A copy of the application can be viewed at Kaipara District Council’s Customer Service Centres at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville and Unit 6, The Hub 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

The application can also be viewed online via https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/ planning/-guidance-resource-consents/resource-consent-public-notices.

This website link also includes guidance on how to make a submission.

Deadline for Making a Submission: 13 December 2021

Application Overview Application by: S J Tapp

OTAMATEA KAURI AND PIONEER MUSEUM TRUST BOARD

Council Reference: 210170 Subject Site: LOT 4 DP 402662

(Operating as The Kauri Museum)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Friday 3rd December - 5:30pm

To be held via ZOOM

AGENDA: 1. To receive Annual Accounts 2. To receive Annual Report of the Board’s activities NOTE: Following a resolution of the Board on October 29th, the election of Trustees has been postponed until the Covid travel restrictions have been lifted.

To receive the zoom link to the meeting, please email director@kaurimuseum.com The link will also be posted on the Museum’s facebook page on Friday 3rd.

PEST CONTROL OPERATION The Northland Regional Council (NRC) is publicly notifying its intent to carry out a possum and rat control operation from 4th November 2021 – 10th December 2021. Contractors employed by Northland Regional Council will carry out the operation at Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes) using vertebrate toxic agents (diphacinone & cholecalciferol – trade name Double Tap) in bait stations. The domain will remain open during the operation and day visitor and camping facilities will be available.

This work is being undertaken with the approval of the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee and the Kaipara District Council.

For enquiries contact Northland Regional Council on 0800 002 004

www.nrc.govt.nz

Proposed Activity: Proposed 4 lot subdivision and to form a right of way breaching 12.12.3 small lot development and 12.12.8 telecommunications Lot 4 DP 402 662 Baldrock Road Hakaru.

Address for Service: Pacific Coast Surveys Limited, Unit 8, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai, 0505

Making a Submission To make a submission simply mail a written submission to Kaipara District Council, Unit 6, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or email it to rmanotified@kaipara.govt.nz by 13 December 2021.

Submission forms are available at the Council offices or can be downloaded from the Council website at https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/consent.

You must serve a copy of your submission on S J Tapp (the applicant) using the above address, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on Kaipara District Council.

Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect to which the application relates that(a) adversely affects the environment; and (b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.

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