Kaipara Lifestyler, November 24th, 2020

November 24 2020

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Grand opening at Baylys Beach

In a landmark weekend for the Baylys Beach community …

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p Paparoa Primary School students came together to celebrate the new logo now set up outside the school on a new sign. “For the past year, Paparoa School has been doing extensive surveying of its community, students, whanau and staff to find out what they want the school to be like in three years’ time,” said principal Simon Schuster. “We are excited to announce our new school vision: ‘Vibrant, active learners for an ever-changing world’. Through this process, we have also designed a new school logo, which reflects the new direction we are on. The logo represents our connection to the land, the Kaipara Harbour, the Kauri Coast and our journey towards success. All of these initiatives, coming together set the direction of our school for the coming years.”

Mangawhai wharf rejected u by Andy Bryenton

Community support has been ‘ignored’ in the Northland Regional Council’s decision to refuse resource consent to a proposed historic wharf project in Mangawhai, say the trust that had already secured more than half a million dollars to make it a reality.

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The application to rebuild the historic wharf in Mangawhai was refused outright by hearing commissioners acting on behalf of the NRC. The wharf project had earlier this year received the blessing of the Provincial Growth Fund, along with a $600,000 grant to aid construction.

Colin Leach, chairman of the Mangawhai Historic Wharf Trust, said the decision was ”illogical”, but not a surprise.

“There was no evidence presented to the hearing that increasing human activity on the harbour and foreshore over the past 20 years has affected the

fairy tern population and its capacity to breed. It appears then that the commissioners gave the speculation that it might do so a greater weight than the interests and support of the community for the wharf.” continued on page 3 …

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p With more than 40 entries, last Saturday’s Pahi Boating and Fishing Club’s women’s fishing contest was declared a great success, with fine weather and good catches by the participants along with shoreline entertainment and prize-giving. “We have to pick a date in advance for the event, which is always weather dependant as well, but we struck perfect conditions for a day on the harbour,” said club commodore, Darren Sheppard as he presented prizes for the heaviest kahawai, snapper and gurnard respectively to (l/r) Delise Henwood, Glenda Weber and Sonya Turnwald.

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Mangawhai wharf rejected

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An official nomination period has opened from Tuesday, November 24 for a vacant seat on the Northland Regional Council, with a warning for prospective candidates to get their nomination form in early to avoid any problems, which may arise.

p The coalition government’s Provincial Growth Fund announced support in July for the Mangawhai Historic Wharf, totalling $600,000 — money now lost to the town along with $120,000 in resource consent costs raised by locals

Counter arguments and a final decision were made by Independent Hearing Commissioners Sharon McGarry and Dr Rob Lieffering.

“We consider the proposed wharf structure itself would increase human activity within an area of the harbour that is significant to one of the most successful breeding New Zealand fairy tern pairs,” they concluded.

“While we acknowledge the amendment to the application goes some way to addressing disturbance effects on the New Zealand fairy tern, it will certainly still encourage additional human activity and bring such activity significantly closer to an area of the harbour that is important to fairy tern foraging and reproductive success.”

“I am disappointed that their final decision means the Mangawhai Historic Wharf will not be proceeding now,” commented Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith.

“As mayor, I have been supportive of the project and encouraged the PGF fund to support this project, which it did with a conditional grant announced in the middle of the year. I understand that commissioners have found the merits of the trust’s wharf project have been outweighed by conservation risks.

“It is important that the community moves forward together now and I’d like to see the proponents and the opponents of the wharf work together on visionary projects for the future of Mangawhai.”

Mr Leach juxtaposed the wharf plan with the contentious Mangawhai Central development, a significant boost in housing and population for the east coast town.

“Interestingly, the main opponents seem to think another 1,000 households, along with their dogs and boats, living in the immediate vicinity is not a threat. Neither DOC, who flew up a large team from Wellington, or Forest and Bird have objected to Mangawhai Central but strongly pushed the view that the wharf would effectively lead to the extinction of the fairy tern.”

The community raised $120,000 for resource consent costs, and a $600,000 grant came from the government, to be used should resource consent be granted. These funds are now lost to the Mangawhai community if the wharf is not built. Mr Leach says that the trust is keen to hear feedback from the community before deciding on its next steps, which could include an appeal to the Environment Court. ¢

The seat is for the Whangarei Urban seat left vacant with the recent resignation of former councillor John Bain. It is open for any New Zealand citizen who is enrolled as a parliamentary elector anywhere in the country, as long as the nomination comes from two constituents in the NRC ward involved.

Electoral Officer Dale Ofsoske says the by-election process effectively begins in earnest with the opening of the formal nomination period, which runs until Tuesday, December 22.

“Those seeking nomination must have their completed nominations into officials’ hands no later than noon on Tuesday, December 22. I urge p Electoral Officer Dale Ofsoske seeks people not to leave filing their timely nominations nominations too close to that deadline, in case there’s a problem on 0800 922 822 and a form will with the form, which could render be posted. it invalid if it can’t be corrected or Assuming more than one eligible completed in time.” candidate stands in the by-election, Nomination forms, including further postal voting documents will be mailed information for would-be candidates, to the roughly 30,000 eligible voters are available from the NRC office from Tuesday, January 26 2021. The at 36 Water Street, Whangarei, voting period is three weeks from then online at nrc.govt.nz/by-election or until noon on Wednesday, February 17 by telephoning the electoral office 2021 with a result expected in March. ¢

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Coastal rahui in place Te Roroa kaumatua have placed a rahui over an area on the west coast between Waimamaku and Waipoua River, covering from Motuhuru to Koutu Point, Kawerua. This rahui is in response to a missing person emergency search in the vicinity. A missing person was reported on Tuesday night. Search and Rescue and Te Roroa continued their search, and a deceased individual was discovered washed up on the beach near Waipoua on Thursday. They have not yet been positively identified as the missing person, and for both these reasons, the rahui is ongoing. For further enquiries regarding the rahui, please call Snow Tane 09 439 6443.

Grand opening at Baylys Beach u by Andy Bryenton

In a landmark weekend for the Baylys Beach community, a new community centre and base for surf lifesaving activities will open this weekend, with a name reflecting the vision that saw it become a reality.

Mayor’s Memo Kia Ora Summer is now upon us, and the days are warmer and longer. Three weeks ago people across Kaipara were increasingly anxious about a looming drought and water storage issues, with concerns about tank water levels, depleted ground water or unseasonably-dry pastures. Following rain, for some people there’s been a shortterm easing of those concerns. But the risk of drought and water shortages in the summer ahead should remain on the watchlist of everyone. Please continue to conserve water wherever possible, keep your gutterings clean and be water wise early.

It’s been a kind spring after the dryerthan-normal winter. Across the Kaipara right now the final summer crops are being planted, including leafy salad crops for farmers markets, forage crops for grazing animals and the sweetest of humble local food heroes, the kumara which is all grown in the North Kaipara agricultural delta. The team from the Kaipara Kai Hub have been busy setting up trials of new future-focused crops including peanuts, onions and garlic, now in the ground. There are also two irrigation trials which are commencing, one for large water volume irrigation and one for small water supplies. Additional to this, the Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust is moving fast with its large water storage project planning on Pouto Peninsula. There’s an Expo Day for the Trust’s proposals scheduled for Thursday 26 November (this week) at Southern Rugby Club in Te Kopuru, 11am-2pm. All of this adds up to an extraordinary time for growing the kai in Kaipara, setting this place up for decades ahead of productivity and doing better

what’s already done well, which is grow great food.

Also growing rapidly is domestic tourism into Kaipara. For the holiday period ahead we should expect larger numbers of kiwis than ever before will be travelling to our beautiful part of New Zealand for the warmth and the warm hospitality we offer.

Mangawhai will soon be bursting at the seams for another hot summer, including Northern Bass, the biggest music festival north of Auckland. With its own appealing low-key character and proximity to Auckland, Kaipara this summer may prove to be very much more popular than we’ve seen before. Get ready!

There is so much to be done at this time of year. My great-grandfather, who lived for more than 80 years in Matakohe and died in the 1940s, used to say that there should be an extra month added into the calendar between November and December to get everything done. We’re right at that moment now! For many this can be a breathless few weeks. Keep breathing, stay patient, calm and cool as things heat up towards December. Christmas is coming, one certainty in a year of many changes.

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The Bill Hyland Community Centre and Surf Lifesaving Facilities will be opened with a blessing at 10am on Saturday, November 28, completing a project which began with the first turning of the soil on a rainy morning in July of 2019. Mr Hyland is the grandfather of the project’s major donor. The naming commemorates a family vision, which came to be one shared with the wider community. As of this weekend, that vision comes to fruition, for the benefit of all.

Celebrations will include family fun on the popular west coast beach for two days in a row. Yoga workshops, drumming, weaving tutorials, and surf lifesaving training will all take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10am into the

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In addition to providing a community hub, the new building will also include expanded facilities for Baylys Beach surf lifesavers. A game-changing advancement, which has been hailed as a potential lifesaver by locals and warmly welcomed by club members, including club captain Kyran Gillespie.

Patrols will be active all weekend from noon, for safer swimming. Aotearoa Surf School will take to the beach from 1pm on Sunday, teaching children above the age of nine the basics of surfing free of charge. Festivities conclude with a community potluck dinner at 4pm on Sunday, as residents celebrate the new asset in their seaside town. ¢

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A warm welcome created u by Andy Bryenton

New signage creating a positive brand for Dargaville and welcoming people to the township has been completed, in a joint project involving many local artists and craftspeople as well as the Kaipara District Council.

p Menz Shed craftspeople began the process with a revitalisation of Dargaville’s old welcome signs, now forming part of a triple monument welcoming visitors to the town

The new signs, deployed at the three main entrances to the township, welcome visitors to Dargaville township in English and te reo.

These signs have been funded through the Dargaville Placemaking Programme, which has been sprucing up parts of the Dargaville township ready for the tourist season.

Just this year, the programme has upgraded Selwyn Park’s lighting, repainted the band rotunda toilets, created a new garden in Kapia Street and overseen the Memorial Park revitalisation initiative.

“Having been born and raised in Dargaville, getting to work on these projects to help improve community pride and identity through placemaking has truly been an honour,” says community engagement adviser Lara Stott.

“Working alongside our mana whenua (Te Roroa and Te Kuihi) to provide direction and balanced representation, our phenomenal community groups such as Menz Shed and the Dargaville Lions, and tireless local contractors such as Gabriel Peace (Lighting Revolution) and Craig Burrell (C&C Electrical), and our Downers team in the implementation has been an amazing feat, that I think we can all be proud of.”

The artists involved in the design of the signs are both nationally recognised and have close links to the Dargaville area. Local artist Creole Hunia (Te Kuihi and Te Roroa) alongside Malcolm White, have created some iconic recreations of the various sites of the wider Northern Wairoa region that acts as a warm welcome to visitors and returning residents. ¢

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The Kaipara District Council is set to clarify and modernise the rules around dangerous buildings, setting out new guidelines for what constitutes a dangerous, affected or insanitary structure in line with the freshly amended building act. To do so, they are requesting public input.

Every council in the nation is expected to have a modern, easy to read and understand policy about buildings that aren’t fit for use. That could mean that it is poorly built, it would fail in an earthquake, it would be hard to escape in a fire, or that it is likely to cause injury or disease due to unsafe or unsanitary conditions.

The purpose of the policy is ‘to ensure that people who use buildings can do so safely and without endangering their health’, but of course, this covers a myriad of possible issues. The KDC plans to bring its current policy in line with the Building Act, for example, eradicating specific earthquake provisions.

“Council is required to review policy made under section 131 of the act every five years,” said the KDC’s media liaison. “Over recent years, amendments to the act have meant that some aspects and content of the current policy are now not required, or must change to meet legal requirements. One amendment to

p Building health and safety in the spotlight — KDC calls for public input into its dangerous buildings policy change

the act means that council is no longer required to have a policy for earthquakeprone buildings. For completeness, council intends to revoke its current Earthquake-Prone Buildings Policy 2013 as part of this process.”

That’s just one example; there is room for many other tweaks and changes to make the policy more streamlined. The KDC invites public input on this topic, through until December 2. Visit kaipara. govt.nz/daib to view the proposed changes, the previous policy and to make a submission. ¢

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In a year of change, in the midst of a global pandemic, Lars is thanking his lucky stars for the care provided by the paramedics and pilots of the Northland Rescue Helicopter who for him, were an important part in saving his life just weeks ago.

In early September, Lars ended up in hospital feeling breathless and with a tight chest.

Following extensive testing, it was deemed he had asthma as the enzyme that is released into the body when a heart attack occurs was barely present in his blood results. Sent home with the instruction to medicate and rest, Lars thought it would be ok.

The following weekend the chest pains returned.

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“I went to get out of bed and nearly passed out – the chest pains returned and I took the inhaler, and then some panadol to help manage the pain. I went back to bed but couldn’t get back to sleep,” says Lars.

building in his chest and the pressure on his chest increasing until he knew something was definitely not right.

“I was crook all day. I said to my partner that I think I needed to go to hospital so she ran me up and once we were there, things moved fast.

“The young doctor who saw me told me that the enzyme in my system was reading at 560.

The week before it was 16. I should not have been alive still,” Lars says.

“Within a short space of time, they told me I needed to prepare to be flown to Auckland Hospital for surgery.”

This is where the urgency became more emotional – with Auckland still in the grips of a COVID-19 cluster breakout and still in a form of lockdown, Lars told his partner and family to stay put in Whangarei for their own protection.

The following morning, September 7 and Father’s Day, Lars celebrated with his family while still feeling unwell – with the pain

“The hospital staff had made a few phone calls and within no time I was being prepared to be flown to Auckland. I told my partner and my son not to come down with me – she really wanted to fly with me but it just wasn’t worth the risk.”

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Water use sites chosen Dargaville markets expand u by Paul Campbell

u by Andy Bryenton

Two demonstration sites for the Kaipara Water project to show how to irrigate high-value crops have been selected by the Kaipara District Council — one at Te Kopuru and the other at Maunganui Bluff north of Dargaville.

What began as a concept has grown into a community event of great proportions, as Dargaville Twilight Markets has undergone a major expansion for their second event.

p Enthusiastic crowds responded to a massive increase in the number of stalls and dinner options by coming out in force to support Dargaville’s new market day p Diane Miller, project manager for the Kaipara Water project with Michael Rope, owner of the Te Kopuru water site two

Kaipara Water is part of Kaipara KickStart led by the council and funded by a PGF grant of $740,000.

“The information and data gained from these two demonstration sites will enrich research already available from Kaipara Kai and being used through the Kai Hub work,” says Kaipara Water project manager, Diane Miller.

“There were multiple applications from landowners wanting to be involved,

and the project applied strict criteria for evaluating potential sites.”

Demonstration site one is on iwi land at Maunganui Bluff and includes an inground irrigation system managed remotely via a web application to deliver water and fertiliser to watermelon, squash and sweetcorn. Site two in Te Kopuru will have a centre pivot irrigator with a 242-metre span to irrigate roughly 10 hectares. First crops include sorghum, maize and sweetcorn. ¢

The markets, held at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, began in October for Labour Day. Its second outing has proven to be a substantial success, over and above that initial engagement.

Stalls offering everything from clothing and jewellery to sculpture and seedlings lined the grassy dockside area last Friday, attracting major crowds.

With the boating club’s kitchen available to satisfy the hunger of market patrons, ably assisted by stalls selling their own wares, the formula envisioned by the NWBC’s market day committee was realised. The intent had always

been to attract families who could enjoy a pre-weekend shop while also picking up an al fresco meal. This time there was even the option of dessert as the crew from the Anzac Theatre brought choc-topped ice creams out to promote the cinema. The local volunteer firefighters were also kept busy with a traditional fundraising sausage sizzle.

Extended dates for the markets have been confirmed all through summer and into 2021, with the next occasion booked in for December 18, just in time for some last-minute Christmas shopping. ¢

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Recognition for legacy Dementia unit on display u by Andy Bryenton

u by Paul Campbell

Two staunch supporters of the historic Southern Rugby Club in Te Kopuru have been honoured on national television for their dedication to the community and the game.

The doors opened to the Maungaturoto Riverview Rest Home’s multi-million dollar dementia unit development last weekend for a preview tour by supporters of the project and local community members with an actual opening date expected in the new year.

Dick Reed and Mickey Marinkovich have offered up their time and expertise for many decades, serving in multiple roles to keep the club playing and winning matches. Seven Sharp’s host Hillary Barry came to wish the pair of veteran volunteers a happy retirement last week, speaking to them and club spokesperson Chris Fife about their years of community service.

Hillary’s husband, Michael, was once a player at the p Mickey Marinkovich meets TV reporter Hillary Barry, alongside fellow volunteer Dick Reed and Hillary’s Southern club himself. husband, Michael Mr Reed came to the area in 1968 to farm and has volunteers and our sponsors are our spent the past 30 years mowing and biggest asset in making that happen.” maintaining the Southern fields to keep While a generous local has put them in match form. Mr Marinkovich is up their hand to take over Mr Reed’s a former club president, long-standing mowing duties, both he and Mr committee member and 50-year stalwart Marinkovich are expected to continue of the club. to have a hand in the running of the “We administer this club for the Southern Rugby Club; not to mention legacy of our predecessors,” said Chris enjoying watching games from the Fife, with respect to these two pillars of sidelines. Like former All Black Ian the Te Kopuru community. “We want to Dunn, they have through their many honour the people who made the club years of volunteering become part of and hand it on to future generations. Our the club’s proud 136-year history. ¢

p Visitors get their first look at the dementia unit complex

“We had some 150 visitors to the facility where work is well progressed, followed by a reception at the Maungaturoto Country Club,” said chair of the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust, Graham Slatter.

At the Country Club, it was learned that local funding stalwart, Albie Paton has contributed $160,000 towards the $3.9 million project from his secondhand shop staffed by volunteers, which also paid for the Country Club reception as all money to the trust goes towards the building project.

“Saturday was an opportunity to thank sponsors, major funding organisations and local people of the

Otamatea area and beyond who have supported this project,” Mr Paton said.

“First of all, the Provincial Growth Fund and Shane Jones. Without the PGF grant of $1.7 million, we would have taken another two or three years to see the end in sight.

“The people of Otamatea have combined through gifts, debentures, goods and services, cattle sales, garden safaris, pub raffles and the like.

“We can now see a building that will be completed early in the new year.”

The dementia unit is the first of several stages at the rest home complex expected to include 24/7 hospital care in a future undertaking. ¢

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Ready to welcome summer guests

An interactive experience Once again the Otamatea Repertory Theatre is exploring boundaries with a new offering called The Verdict, an interactive dinner theatre show, created and directed by Peter Flower.

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The Dargaville Community Development Board is encouraging residents of Dargaville to consider the appearance of the town, ahead of what promises to be a huge tourist season.

The message is for everyone to pitch in, according to their means and investment in the success of Dargaville.

“As we gear up to the Christmas Holidays, it is time to take a look around at what our great little town looks like from a visitor’s perspective,” says DCDB spokesperson Sue Curtis.

“If we all take some responsibility for the look of Dargaville, we can make it better, brighter and even more welcoming. The easiest contribution is to keep waste to a minimum and always place your rubbish in a bin. However, it could be something small like having a spray bottle of weedkiller in your business, and to take a moment every now and again to deal with the weeds rearing their heads outside your place of work. It will only take a moment but will make a huge difference if we all do it.”

Sue and her development board colleagues are full of praise for landlords who have made an effort to paint and water blast their store frontages, shop owners who have invested in new, beautiful signage and decoration, and of course, those who have embraced the festive spirit to install Christmas

p As tourists and holiday shoppers head to town, displays like this one at Fosters add to the welcoming reputation of Dargaville and promote civic pride

themed window displays. All will be seen by an expected record number of tourists in 2020-21, with Kiwis unable to vacation overseas looking north for sunshine and recreation.

“With so many tourists coming through, the situation is like having friends and relatives visit for the holidays,” says Sue. “If we all do a little bit, we can present an image that’s in line with our recent status as one of New Zealand’s friendliest towns; then these people will come back based on that good impression.” ¢

p ORT’s previous interactive show This is Your Captain Speaking, was produced by Peter Matheson (seated right)

“It promises to be a fun-filled evening where audience members become defendants, witnesses and jury in the most entertaining range of lawsuits ever to double-cross the bench,” says ORT’s Maura Flower.

The interactive concept was first introduced to local audiences by recently appointed ORT Life Member, Peter Matheson, who directed This is Your Captain Speaking — the theatre’s first interactive dinner theatre experience.

“People who came last year really enjoyed being hijacked in the bus and having to go through security, and then they had the experience of

being a passenger in an aeroplane,” said Maura.

“Only three shows of The Verdict are available at the Maungaturoto Country Club, on Saturday, November 28 at 6pm, Sunday, December 5 at 6pm and Sunday, December 6 at 5pm.

“Tickets are $60 each, and this includes a two-course served buffet meal and a complimentary drink.

“So, gather a few friends together — and come along for a great night of fun.”

Bookings are essential, and tickets are available at Tony’s Lotto Shop or contact Maura Flower 022 354 2670. ¢

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Last Saturday firefighters from all across New Zealand flocked to the Sky Tower in Auckland to take part in the 16th annual Sky Tower Stair Challenge, raising money for leukaemia and blood cancer research.

Local firefighter Glen Orford of the Maungaturoto Brigade is one Kaipara entrant in this gruelling challenge. It will see 1000 Fire Emergency New Zealand first responders scale the 320 metres of stairwell inside the tower. That equates to 1,103 stairs, tackled while wearing full ‘level two’ fire fighting kit, which includes a helmet, fire-resistant pants and jacket, boots, a mask and gloves.

Tony Scott developed the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge event in 2005 as a fundraiser for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand,” say challenge organisers.

“Over the years both FireUp Events and LBC teams have worked together to develop a comprehensive event and fundraising model, which is now consistently raising over $1 million. The Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge is a fun and great way of raising funds while helping the seven Kiwis diagnosed with a blood cancer every day.”

Last year’s record for the colossal climb went to Josh Harrison from Mt Wellington, reaching the top of the tower in 8 mins 34 seconds. The fastest

p Climbing Auckland’s Sky Tower in full kit is a huge challenge for firefighters, but it’s part of their annual fundraiser for leukaemia and blood cancer research

woman up the tower was Ady McKenzie from Whangarei with a time of 11 minutes 20 seconds. To help fight leukaemia and blood cancer alongside the firefighters taking the challenge, locals can donate at firefightersclimb. org.nz. ¢

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Fireworks out of season u by Andy Bryenton

Fireworks are still flying weeks after Guy Fawkes Day, and local residents, farmers and the fire service are calling for responsibility before a disaster occurs.

Spooked livestock and the potential for fires as the region dries out are both concerns, above and beyond disturbance of the night-time peace.

One local farmer in the Colville Road area, who asked not to be named in the media, says that irresponsibly used fireworks have cost him dearly.

“We’ve had three mobs of calves totalling 100 head in all go on a rampage with fright due to fireworks let off in mid-November,” said the cattleraising specialist. “They’ve flattened 50 metres of wire and batten fence, in some places breaking the wire. A calf only six weeks old would have to be travelling pretty fast to snap steel wires and splinter wooden battens.

It’s surprising that they only sustained minor injuries.”

Of equal concern, as firework users hoard their crackers for summer use, is the potential for bushfires like those that ravaged Australia earlier this year.

Already the Kaipara region’s scrub areas are in the ‘extreme’ warning level for wildfires, and the temperatures are only getting hotter and drier.

Fire and Emergency NZ has not yet issued a ‘fire by permit only’ order.

However, when it does, law enforcement advises that fireworks count as a

p Fireworks night can be spectacular fun, but saving crackers for the drier climes of summer is a recipe for disaster

permit-required blaze. FENZ national adviser for fire risk management Todd O’Donoghue spoke out before November 5 about the sad statistics from the previous year.

He stated that fire crews attended 237 fireworks-related call-outs in 2019, just around Guy Fawkes week.

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Lashings of rain and sun right on top of each other. Humidity, you can cut with a machete. No, it’s not the tropical jungle, it’s your back yard this November, though you could be forgiven for getting the two confused. Now it’s time to tidy up the wilderness ready for holiday guests. What’s the play?

Short of roping in a herd of billy goats, or massed chorus of men with weed whackers, there’s plenty of new options to deal with overgrown greenery.

Technology has progressed in this field faster even than in computing or automobiles, meaning that your rattly old push mower or rusty hedge trimmer may be obsolete many times over.

Talking to the experts; there are three big trends, which are gaining attention in outdoor power equipment.

The first is the massive price drop and quality increase in ride-on mowers.

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the confusing controls, cats-cradle of belts and underpowered motors of the 1970s as well. Those who have always wanted a ride-on but who were put off by the spectre of difficult maintenance and cleaning really should look at what’s coming down the line in 2020.

The second thing to look out for is creeping upkeep. Older, more temperamental units, like that hedge trimmer that just won’t ever start or that mower with the wonky carburettor, end up costing more in repairs than upgrading to newer technology that’s more reliable in the long-term.

Sometimes the difference between a

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No matter which route you choose, nature will keep delivering spring after spring of unruly back yard foliage. How you turn it into an outdoor entertainment area is up to you. A bit of forethought might save a ton of cursing this year. ¢

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HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT? Having some good time out u by Paul Campbell

So the holiday season is looming large in our thoughts, and while the borders remain closed for the Covid event, it rather follows that with friends and relatives unable to fly overseas, you might find unexpected guests on your doorstep.

In one case of our acquaintance, email messages have already gone out to suggest the pandemic should keep certain cousins, uncles and aunties in their own back yards these upcoming holidays. In fact, it is advice that is socially responsible too. However, what about the relatives or just old friends who decide heading to your nice place on the coast, or in the countryside, is better than hanging out in the big city?

The holidays are a special time for some, perhaps the only time all year they get to see other family members.

As special as these occasions are, we all know a family, it might even be your family, for whom get-togethers are often fraught with trepidation, concern, and in some cases fear, because of the behaviour of one family member.

That individual always manages to say the wrong thing, act inappropriately, irritate others, wants to be the centre of attention, arrives late, is never happy and wants you to suffer also. If their disruptions ruin a long-awaited, carefully planned family reunion, in their eyes, so be it — and it is never their fault.

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Crowning the king of anglers u by Andy Bryenton

It’s a tradition going back more than three decades, and one which promises the ’holy trinity’ for Kaipara anglers; good fishing, big prizes and the chance to win bragging rights as the region’s ‘king’. The 32nd Annual King of the Kaipara fishing contest is gearing up for a big year, and tickets are on sale now at Nola’s Sports.

On December 12 contestants will gather at Kellys Bay for an early start.

Daylight savings will see the dawn rise just before the official start at 6am. The Metservice predicts a hot and humid December, with slightly warmer than average ocean surface temperatures and a high likelihood of sunshine for the day. However, no amount of rain can dampen the enthusiasm for this famous local angling event, as was seen in 2018 when a deluge during prizegiving did nothing to change the party atmosphere. In fact, during the years, rain or shine, there has always been a hearty turnout of fishers contesting the six big categories of the tournament.

This year there are prizes aplenty up for grabs, across the species of kingfish, kahawai, trevally, snapper and gurnard. There are three podium prizes for each species of fish, and a team

prize in the mix as well for the heaviest four kingfish brought in by a team of anglers. If the prizes from previous years are an indication, there will be some very happy winners on the day, as weighing wraps up by 4pm at the Kellys Bay weigh station.

Another great part of the fun comes after the day on the water, when contestants gather for the weigh-in and prize-giving to enjoy some hot food made available by the Kellys Bay committee and often a few cold drinks as well. Rivals with rod and reel swap stories about the ones that got away and compare notes on the ones that didn’t, making for a great end to the day’s fishing.

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Bring ‘em to the boat u by Andy Bryenton

The boats are being tuned up and the tackle boxes loaded for 2020’s King of the Kaipara, with keen anglers counting down the days until they get on the water. For those who wish to follow suit, the time to get your vessel shipshape is right now.

From motors and cooling systems to fuel tanks and pumps to safety gear, the ultimate article in the fisher’s arsenal is often their vessel, taking the experience beyond the beach. There’s a lot to consider as a captain, and the window of opportunity for giving the entire maritime rig a once-over is shrinking daily. From electrical and gas systems through marine radio and distress beacons, down to the hull and the trailer, the message from boat specialists is ‘come and talk to us soon’. The good weather since Labour Day has seen a sudden uptick in demand for boat servicing and maintenance, and those in the know say that it pays to beat the rush.

The King of the Kaipara sees many boats head out on the water, and is seen by many to herald the start of summer fishing in our part of the country. Of course, canny captains and crews have been out there enjoying the angling year-round, but there’s a certain serenity to be enjoyed out on the water

in summer. With peace of mind that your boat’s ready to handle the sometimes changeable weather of the Kiwi maritime environment, it’s time to get down to finding those big fish.

There are certainly some monsters out there for the boating angler to score, and sometimes competitions bring the biggest to the surface. The national record for a snapper caught on an eight-kilogram line, for example, was taken out by Hauraki Gulf fisherman Neil Gorringe, who battled a one-metre long, 14.75kg snapper to the boat a year ago. Some of the biggest of these fish have been caught in New Zealand, so it could be anybody’s competition.

Two of the world’s biggest ever kingfish have also been caught in New Zealand waters, weighing in at 50.6kg and 49.8kg respectively. With these species as well as trevally, gurnard and kahawai in the mix for the King of the Kaipara, there’s no knowing who will tip the scales for victory. ¢

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FISH AND KUMARA CURRY Ingredients (serves 4) Paste

3cm knob ginger, peeled 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 green chillies, cut in half with seeds removed ½ tsp salt

TOTAL

4 tomatoes 1 onion, peeled and sliced 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp ground coriander ½ tsp turmeric 2 red kumara - peeled and diced 400g can coconut milk 350g snapper, cut into 3cm pieces

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Method 1. Using a mortar and pestle, mash the 4 paste ingredients together to form a paste. Set the paste aside. Blend the tomatoes and onion together in the bowl of a food processor until the mixture is smooth.

2. Heat the butter in a large fry pan and add the tomato mixture. Fry the mixture until most of the liquid has evaporated, then add the paste and cook until it is fragrant – about 3 minutes. Add the spices, stir to combine and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the kumara and coconut milk. Reduce the heat and cook gently for 20 minutes, until the kumara is almost cooked. The sauce should thicken naturally.

3. Add the fish to the curry sauce and cover the pan. Cook the fish until it is just beginning to flake. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and boiled rice.

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FA R M I N G

A dog’s tail …

Makin’ a good Chrissmiss plan “Good greef Dog,” seda Boss. “Dya realise that it’s only three weeks or so till Chrissmiss?”

Boss’s gerlfrend, Sharlene was sitting on woolshed step wiv smoko too, an’ she sed: “Deah, we don’t need ta be blimmin remindid.”

“But, its troo, an’ we can’t change the dates or anythin’ can we?” Sharlee giv a big sigh, and sed she betta do sum Chrissmiss cards reel quick.”

“I reckon yer right deah, an’ we should tell the rellies an’ friends we will see ‘em nek year, like later nek year, right?”

Ya no readas, Boss got this wurry about that cronyvirus wot keeps poppin’ up in Orklind. He tole Sharlene then that “as long as we got peeple arriving tha country with cronyvirus, there’s always gona be a leek hear and there. So I reckin we play it reel safe this Chrissy an’ stick close ta home, an’ tell rellies an’ such they shood do the same.”

Sharlene pored another cuppatees and wen Boss was readin’ the papa fruma kattil stop, passed me a biskit froma plate she bought over.

“Be pritty boring over tha festing season,” she sed. “Wot about yer mates, y’now, wot you always call yer bubblemates, and then there’s the gardin circil ladies wot I see evry week.” Boss hada thort. “I spose, lookin’ ata papa here — we don’t got the same problim as the Yanks, and I see evin that Swedin got it all wrong and they

gotta huge eperdimic. Spose if we stick too our locals we might hava bit ofa neesup ina woolshed.”

Aha, readas. I pricked up me airs wen he sed that. I new that wood probly meen a barbecue. Summer holiday barbies are my special think. Boss’s mates make a fuss, and I gotta list of blokes I kin look at soulful like — that Ian wot fixed Boss’s outbord mota, Blue, Plumba, Crabby, Mock. All good for a sausige or a bitta chop eh? Boss musta

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red my mind about his outbord mota.

“Tell yer wot, Deah. We don’t have ta stay too cooped up, cos we kin hitchup the boat, head for the beach, maybe Tinapie and do sum fishing ina harbour.

Lots fresh air an’ sunshine. Hey, we kin take the tent and camp out fer a wile.

I’ll stick a sighn ona gate to say we gone fishin’ in case any rellies turn up anyway.

They can’t go ter Dysneyland or anyware — so we better keep our distince.”

Well readas, Sharlene hada think for a minit, and then said Boss hada good idea. “We kin evin hav Chrissmiss dinna ata beach too. Then maybe have our bubble mates fer a barbie on New Year’s Eve?” Hey, now they talking readas. Me off ta the beach, seeguls ter chase, kids ta throw sticks fer me, Then home for a barbie. Roll on Chrissmiss I say. Even Sharlene startin’ to look happy.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Red and the Kuri — performed by Dargaville Little Theatre, 241 Victoria Street, Dargaville, starting at 5.30pm.

Tickets available at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre. For information visit facebook.com/DargavilleLittleTheatre.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Ruawai Lions Quiz Night — Ruawai Community Sports Club, Wharf Road, Ruawai at 7.30pm. Fundraiser for the Northland Rescue Helicopter, $10 each in teams of four. For information contact Craig 021 256 5162.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 The Verdict — performed by Otamatea Repertory Theatre at the Maungaturoto Country Club, Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto. For information visit facebook.com/Otamatea-RepertoryTheatre-204305142937993.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 The Daring Open Day — Mangawhai Historic Village, 180 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. View the story of the recovery of the vessel Daring 1pm–2pm.

For information visit facebook.com/ events/369142134433084/ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Dargaville Christmas Fair — Dargaville Town Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville, 9am–11am. Stalls, face painting and more. For information contact Karyn Inder 09 439 8872.

Dargaville Christmas Parade — A Kaipara Christmas is the theme this year.

Float judging begins at 11am with the parade starting at noon, Victoria Street, Dargaville. For information visit facebook. com/events/657475338308082/.

Silver Fern Farms Whanau Day — Selwyn Park Domain and Kauri Coast Community Pool, cnr Carrington Street and SH12, Dargaville 1pm– 4pm. Free entry. For information visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/1439424652877968 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Nola Sports King of the Kaipara Fishing Contest — Kellys Bay, 6am– 3.30pm. For information visit facebook. com/events/293690468415192/

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793

Christmas in the Gardens — Enjoy music and entertainment at Taha Awa Riverside Gardens, Totara Street, Dargaville 6pm to 8pm. For information visit facebook.com/ ChristmasInTheGardensDargaville/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 Mangawhai Christmas Parade — Starting at 10am Sellars Reserve, following along North Ave, Wood Street then onto Molesworth Drive concluding at the Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ).

For information contact John Phillis 021 339 329.

Mangawhai’s Carols in the Park — Mangawhai Activity Zone, Molesworth

Drive, Mangawhai starting at 4pm.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 Dargaville Twilight Market — Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street, Dargaville, 5pm–8pm. For information visit facebook.com/ dargavilletwilightmarket.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 Maungaturoto Santa Parade and Festival — The parade begins at 4pm in the main business area on Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto. Following the parade is a festival at Maungaturoto Primary School ending at 7pm. For information visit facebook.com/ Maungaturotoxmas2020.

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

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 December 2020 edition is Monday 30 November 2020

For Sale

Pet Supplies

Personal

Work Wanted

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

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.

MAN MID 60’s, fit, healthy, social drinker, non-smoker with a good sense of humour literate and articulate farmer/businessman seeks female company. Phone 09 439 5080.

CAR PAINTER requires part time work, on cars, tractors etc. 35 years experience. Phone 021 122 7000.

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk or small lots $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458.

CHRISTMAS CAKES 4”, 6”, and 8” Anglican Christmas Fair, Saturday December 5th. Dargaville Town Hall 9am Start.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS?? Almost everything is on special at Fannons. 52 Victoria Street, Dargaville, 09 439 8946.

GARDEN PRODUCE, plants, baking, jams & pickles, white elephant, morning tea, craft workshop, knitting, sausage sizzle, and more. Dargaville Town Hall, Saturday December 5th, 9am.

Septic Tank Services EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices.

Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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

Closing down sale starts Dec 1st to Dec 18th if business has not sold prior.

54 Victoria Street, Dargaville

09 439 6604

For Rent 55 RIVER Road. Ex Kempo building, available in the new year, suitable for storage or workshop etc. Phone 021 184 6069.

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Any job big or small.

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Trades & Services DECKS, FENCES, all small building jobs undertaken, Baylys Beach based. Phone Ross for a free quote, NorWest Building & Maintenance, 027 412 0840.

MAX’S WOOL SHOP

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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.

SOMETHING FOR everyone at the Anglican Christmas Fair. Dargaville Town Hall, Saturday 5th December, 9am.

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.

Property Maintenance

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER interior and exterior, can travel, 30 years experience, phone Gary Dixon 021 066 7505.

WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

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

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

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022 Nurseries & Plants GOT2GO PLANTS, shrubs, trees, bottle brush, maples, photinia (red robin), gazanias, arctotis, from $1.00. A few cucumber (African horned) and capsicum dwarf $1.00 ready now. West Coast Road Te Kopuru. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 to 4pm 09 439 5556.

Wanted to Buy SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Ruawai PLANTS

WANTED LAND Baylys Beach approx. 2 to 50 acres with or without dwelling. We are a private individual not a business. Call Whangarei number 09 888 2002.

On all tomatoes, capsicums, chillies, lettuce, courgettes, watermelons, rockmelons, herbs, and all other veggie pallets. Hurry while stocks last!

WANTED TRACTOR mower, phone 09 439 0403.

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CLASSIFIEDS Livestock

Public Notices

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WANTED

Bobby Calves beef cross, late born, any breed considered

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 December 2020 edition is Monday 30 November 2020

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Phone 439 7124 021 072 1668

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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville A-A 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.

BOOKS@RUAWAI 5 Freyberg Road. Monday & Tuesday 9-12pm, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 2-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. We source books that are hard to find or out of print. Phone 09 439 2044 or 027 200 5653.

DARGAVILLE SALE

THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER A/c various clients 40 x 15mth W/F & Hfrdx Steers 40 x 15mth W/F Heifers 50 x Aut Born W/F Steers 50 x Aut Born W/F Heifers 25 x Wnr Charx Bulls 60 x Wnr Frsn Bulls Further enquiries contact: Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Andrew Simpson 027 449 1228 Michael Younger 027 439 4023

INVITATION TO morning tea and money natters. 10am to 11am every Friday at the Kaipara Budgeting Service.

Phone 09 439 8592.

MAKING ONE tonne of charcoal takes about 3 tonnes of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, and releases 2 tonnes of oxygen. Charcoal turns clay into loose black soil. The area needs to become a huge carbon sink.

If you enjoy working with the elderly and are able to do shift work in a residential care setting. Please contact Norfolk Court.

You will be person centred, reliable, capable and a quick learner who is always striving to provide the best service possible.

Contact jwade@norfolkcourt.co.nz or admin@norfolkcourt.co.nz Phone 09 439 6214 or John 021 446 543

A Time to Remember

Facilitator: Josie Scott This is a time to reflect and remember loved ones. All welcome.

Refreshments to follow

NORTHERN WAIROA GOLF CLUB AGM Sunday 13th December 2020 9.30am Clubrooms Enquiries to Secretary 09 439 5353 All Welcome

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NORTHERN WAIROA VETERINARY CLUB ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Avoid Drink Driving

Our hours from the 30th Nov will be Mon-Fri 9am-1pm Closed over Christmas and New Year.

Opening again January 11th.

Call Etha 09 439 2115

Our annual remembrance gathering will be held on: Wednesday 2nd December 2020 at the Dargaville Boating Club 5pm.

7pm

Thursday 26th November, 2020 RSA Dargaville,11:30am Light refreshments following the meeting.

For a copy of the agenda or audited accounts contact the secretary NWVetclub@outlook.com

Pouto 2E6B2B4A Ahu Whenua Trust

AGM

Date: 29th November 2020 Time: 10am Venue: Pouto Waikaretu Marae Mihi Whakatau • Apologies • AGM Minutes • Chairman’s Report • Financial Report • Election of Officers Please bring a plate for a shared lunch.

Nau mai, Piki mai, Haere mai Katoa Secretary L Rimene 09 946 5669, 021 0848 1207

Motivate Learning Hub

AGM MEETING To be held on Wednesday 2nd December 2020 at 5.30pm

Wood works

General meeting to follow.

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

Email your CV & Cover Letter to:

jobs@integrity.nz Situations Vacant

JMB Rugby

Customer Service Representative PGG Wrightson Dargaville store is looking for a full-time Customer Service Representative. General duties include customer service, sales, delivery and merchandise management. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the agricultural industry, and doesn’t mind outdoor and physical work.

Apply now or to find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or view other opportunities visit https://careers.pggwrightson.co.nz/search and enter reference number 16035KPL. Applications close on Sunday, 29 November 2020.

Rest Home, Dementia, Hospital Care

Helping grow the country

Baked goods

Iced coffee

10am–2pm Thursday 26th November The Lighthouse Church 78 Normanby Street

Public Notices

RUAWAI

www.pggwrightson.co.nz

e Sausag sizzle

At Family Link Childcare Centre 38 Parore Street, Dargaville.

WAITING STAFF/KITCHEN Hand wanted for parttime customer service, till operation, dishwashing and delivery. Contact restaurant manager Manoj - Shiraz Dargaville. Phone 021 0264 3557, email shirazmanager.manoj@gmail.com.

DARGAVILLE Seeking Caregivers

61 Victoria Street Dargaville Monday 30th November 2020 12.00 noon

Ruawai PLANTS

AGM

at the Dargaville Racing Club

EVOLUTION, SCIENTIFIC impossibility. Observe the irreducible infinite complexity of cells???

Notice of AGM Whanau Focus Centre

Dargaville Racing Club inc.

DO YOU need a Mobility Parking Permit? Call in at Citizens Advice Bureau, Town Hall Building, 37 Hokianga Road, to pick up your application form.

IF YOU LIKE TALKING, THEN WE’VE GOT THE JOB FOR YOU! • Full training provided • Massive database of customers • Huge potential to grow our monthly publications • Part time 25 hours a week — with more hours possible OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Situations Vacant

at 10.00am Sunday 13th December 2020

Monday 7th December 2020

WE NEED YOU!

community media

Will be held at the Wilson amenities block, Pahi Beach Holiday Park

DARGAVILLE YOUTH Charitable Trust AGM, Sunday 6th December 2020, 3.15 pm at Kaipara Community Centre, Dargaville.

Situations Vacant

Integrity

Pahi Reserve Society Inc Special Meeting

Public Notices

AGM

Tuesday 8th December 2020 7.00pm At the Ruawai Community Sportsclub ALL ARE WELCOME!

Proposed Temporary Road Closure Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the Dynamo Cycling & Sport Club Inc has made an application to have the following roads temporarily closed on the days and at the times set out below for the purpose of the BDO Tour of Northland Cycle Challenge.

Victoria St (between Edward St & Normanby St) - Saturday 20 March 2021 – 9:30am to 1:00pm Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4.00pm on Monday 7 December 2020.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER November 24 - 2020

CLASSIFIEDS Public Notices

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 December 2020 edition is Monday 30 November 2020 Public Notices

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

AGM

Thursday, 3 December, 2020 at 1pm.

The SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria St, Dargaville.

Enquiries: 09 439 0464

ALL WELCOME POUTO WAIKARETU MARAE AGM

Date: 28th November 2020 Time: 10am Venue: Pouto Waikaretu Marae

Mihi Whakatau

Apologies • AGM Minutes Chairman’s Report • Financial Report Election of Trustees • Review of Constitution Please bring a plate for a shared lunch.

Programme following AGM: 12pm Shared Lunch 1pm Working Bee (bring your gear) 6pm Community Christmas dinner (bring dessert) Nau mai, Piki mai, Haere mai katoa

Secretary – L Rimene 09 946 5669, 021 0848 1207

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Paparoa Hotel Ltd of Paparoa, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the variation and renewal of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 2039 Paparoa Valley Highway, Paparoa known as Thirsty Tui – Paparoa Hotel.

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 10am to 1am.

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.

This is the second publication of this notice.

This notice was first published on November 17.

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Paparoa Hotel Ltd of Paparoa, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the variation and renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 2039 Paparoa Valley Highway, Paparoa known as Thirsty Tui – Paparoa Hotel.

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 10am to 10pm.

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.

This is the second publication of this notice.

This notice was first published on November 17.

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Daman Enterprises (2007) Limited of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an onlicence in respect of the premises situated at 17 Hokianga Road known as Shiraz Restaurant.

Public Notices

TE HOUHANGA MARAE

AGM

Sunday 29th November 2020, 11.00am Te Houhanga Marae, Station Road Dargaville ALL WHANAU WELCOME Enquiries to Crystal Paniora: cpaniora2020@outlook.com

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am.

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.

This is the first publication of this notice.

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) B&R PVT Limited of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 138 Victoria Street, Dargaville, 0310 known as Jo’s Home Cookery.

KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL RESERVES ACT 1977 As provided for in Section 74(2) of the Reserves Act 1977, the Kaipara District Council gives notice of it’s proposed intention to grant grazing licenses in part(s) of the recreation reserve situated at Waoku Road, Tutamoe, known as the Tutamoe Domain being part allotment, Sec 29 BLK V11 Waipoua SD-REC, RES subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977.

A plan showing the proposed grazing license over parts of the Tutamoe Domain is available for inspection upon request at Council offices or via email to parks@kaipara.govt.nz.

Any objections to the granting of a grazing license within the reserve must be sent by written notice to the Chief Executive, Kaipara District Council. Private Bag 1001, Dargaville, Northland within one (1) month from the date of publication of this notice.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant, Cafe & Bar. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 10am to 12am.

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.

Contractors employed by the Northland Regional Council will conduct boat spraying of Manchurian Rice Grass and Bull Rush from the confluence of the Northern Wairoa to 1.2 km downstream of Duck Creek and from Bottleneck to Parore Bridge. The contractors will be using Agpro 100 Haloxyfop & Agpro Crop oil and Glyphosate and have given a schedule window from 1st of December 2020 to 31st of January 2021.

Any enquiries should be directed to Northland Regional Council (0800 002 004)

www.nrc.govt.nz

Pay attention!

around road works

(Beda or Ruth) 81 past away at Tane residence in Dargaville, on Wednesday the 18th November.

Loving wife of Hohaia Tara Tane (Joe).

Mother to; Addie, David, Joan, Roselyn, George and Maria.

Funeral will be held at Waikara Marae.

Address: 333 Waikara Rd RD6 Aranga Dargaville 0376 at 11am.

We are sad that you were taken away from us and happy you will join our father, brother, and nephew in heaven.

In Memoriam MURRAY ROSE Isobel 24-3-1926 30-11-2019 A year has passed since you slipped peacefully away.

It seems like it was yesterday that you were cheerfully waving us farewell from your driveway. Always in our thoughts. Special mum to Lance & Janne, Janice & Michael, John & Janite, Colin & Denise, Sheryl & Clive, Gay & David, Julie & Grant & Brett, and her 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Marion Nathan (Nee Rawiri)

28-11-2016 Although you rest in heaven now, you are not far away. My heart is full of memories, and you are with me everyday.

I hide my tears when I say your name, but the pain in my heart is still the same.

Love and miss you forever Taoho

NORTHLAND HEADSTONES

Servicing all of Kaipara.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SPRAY

Te Rukuwai Tane

Funeral Services

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.

This is the first publication of this notice.

Death Notices

View our headstones at northlandheadstones.co.nz

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, of the following meetings of the Northland Regional Council.

These meetings are open to the public and interested persons are welcome to attend.

All meetings will be held at the Council Offices, 36 Water Street, Whangarei, unless otherwise specified: Audit and Risk Subcommittee Wednesday 2 December 2020 at 1.00 pm Kaipara Moana Remediation Joint Committee Meeting Friday 4 December 2020 at 9.30 am at the Wellsford District Community Centre Lounge, Corner SH1 and Matheson Road, Wellsford

STAY AFLOAT

Far North Holdings Limited – Resource Consent Hearing APP.040976.01.01 and RC2200220 Monday 7 December – Thursday 10 December 2020 at the Scenic Hotel, 58 Seaview Road, Paihia, at 9.30 am.

Regional Transport Committee Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 9.30 am.

Council Meeting Tuesday 15 December 2020 at 10.30 am.

www.nrc.govt.nz

THIS SUMMER

Think water safety

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November 24 - 2020 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

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A must to consider!

Auction Unless sold prior 1:00pm, Thursday 17 December 2020

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View 21st Nov, 28th Nov, 12th Dec 1:00-2:00PM

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