November 27 2018
FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS
PH: 09 439 0170
Kaipara’s Only Regional Newspaper | Kaipara owned and Operated
10,450 Copies DELIVERED FREE throughout the Kaipara
725 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE
Bouncing into finals Matakohe bridge nears completion
The first of the two new bridges on the Matakohe SH12 realignment …
P3
Hunting dogs repelled After a successful training session recently at Waipoua Forest …
P5
p Ruawai Primary School has for the first time entered a team in the Kaipara Primary School Basketball competition, made up of year five and year six boys and girls. Coached by Paul Rawaho, managed by Natalia Ross, and backed by local businesses Challenge Ruawai, Kaipara Kumara and 4 Square Ruawai, the team have put their best foot forward in brand new uniforms, water bottles, transport and post-game snacks. “Many of the team started with little to no experience on the basketball court but their enthusiasm to learn and improve has seen them get stronger as a team every game,” said school principal, Curtis Gaylor. “With some solid wins to our name we are excited to compete in next week’s finals. We hope this will be an annual event for our Kaipara tamariki.”
Helicopter appeal exceeds expectations u by Jill Dickie
The fundraising event at Dargaville Ford last week for the Northland Rescue Helicopter was a huge success, raising $44,171 for the appeal and generating further community support for the vital service. The total raised for the appeal at the time of print was more than $195,000, with the closing date not until mid-December.
Tales of Te Kopuru
After a successful book launch recently Te Kopuru history has been brought to life …
P14
“It was a fun morning, and good to have the support once again. Kaipara people are very generous, and they all stepped up,” said Dargaville Ford’s sales manager, Anthony West. At the Dargaville Ford site, the local Lions Club members were cooking and
serving breakfast, raising more than $850 for their efforts. More FM’s John Markby operated the morning radio show live, making announcements of special donations arising throughout the morning, one of three locations around Northland, helping to raise a total of
around $80,000. Chairman of Northland Emergency Services Trust, Paul Ahlers, was once again very impressed at the positivity in Dargaville. “I’m always blown away by the community spirit here,” he said. continued on page 9 …