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November 2 2021

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Water decision a ‘radical reform’ u by Paul Campbell

The government decision to go ahead and create four publicly owned water entities to provide control of drinking, waste and stormwater infrastructure across the country, thereby wresting control from 67 councils, has been roundly criticised by Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith.

“I don’t get the need for such a come hell or high water approach, especially right now during the Covid pandemic when people have more than enough other matters on which to focus,” he says.

Dr Smith added he hopes for “better information soon” following confirmation from Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta that the government will create four entities “to ensure every New Zealander has access to affordable, longlasting drinking, waste and stormwater infrastructure without ballooning costs to households and families.

“The case for change is too compelling to ignore. It is clear that without the establishment of these publicly-owned entities, we will continue to see a frail network and contaminated water in many communities. To delay will only push the problem on, increase future household costs and put livelihoods at risk.”

Dr Smith said Kaipara people deserve to hear what’s happening and why. “Under the proposals, Kaipara ratepayers go from 100% ownership to somewhere between zero and a one per cent share of a bigger entity, but have no control over what happens.

“Government forcing this on to us in my view makes these radical reforms.

Kaipara District Council still has many questions about what is proposed and what it would mean for Kaipara people and ratepayers. However, these are still unanswered. It’s frustrating because we

Covid cases rise in district

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Wastewater works require cash top up

Dargaville’s wastewater treatment plant requires desludging work to operate at peak efficiency …

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p Water check: Mayor Jason Smith visited Dargaville’s Opanake reservoir

can only see parts of the picture, and whatever it is is now murky rather than clear. I hope for better information soon.“ Minister Mahuta says the reforms have been long signalled. “In our manifesto, we committed to tackling big issues that others have long neglected in order to future-proof New Zealand. It is estimated $185 billion is needed to fix, upgrade and maintain New Zealand’s water services over the next 30 years to ensure that critical water infrastructure is maintained.

“Local councils are trying to deal with the upkeep of ageing infrastructure, which

is literally crumbling in some of our biggest cities. They face the additional strains of growing population, climate change resilience and extreme weather events, as well as competing for a limited number of skilled workers to do the job.

“As we recover from the impacts of Covid-19, we are helping accelerate our economic recovery through the creation of 6,000 to 9,000 new jobs and a boost to our economy of $14 billion to $23 billion over the next 30 years.

“We will continue to work with councils and ensure that local participation is evident in the critical next phase.” ¢

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t As the one and only goat entered in last week’s Dargaville Calf Club Day, Cherry stole the show alongside her human handler Leah Macdonald. Raised by hand and meticulously presented for the judges, Cherry, the goat, was all silky pelt, polished horns and hooves last Friday, taking home a trip of ribbons, which (as is the nature of goats) she nibbled at before accepting that they were prizes, not lunch.

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Covid cases rise in district

Ruawai speaks up for progress

u by Paul Campbell

u by Andy Bryenton

The Ruawai Promotions and Development Group (RPDG) sent local businessman and engineer Bruce Crompton as its delegate to address the Kaipara District Council last week, raising concerns of lost opportunities.

Following at least two major civic meetings of Ruawai residents, the intent of the RPDG and Mr Crompton was to request immediate action from the KDC in recognition of the area’s status as safe from imminent flooding. A current perception that the area is floodprone is a fallacy, say locals due to the extensive stopbank and drainage works that have stood the test of time for a century.

“Our concern is the building p Bruce Crompton addresses the assembled council, putting forward a plea for clarity to unlock Ruawai’s restrictions and the embargo future potential on subdivisions, brought about by the perception that Ruawai is long as stopbank maintenance keeps flood-prone,” said Mr Crompton. “This pace with sea-level rise. There, stopbanks is based on an over-utilisation of flood are not an empty slate proposition. They plain mapping; without a reversal of this, have been in place and performing Ruawai will not prosper.” well for decades, even in conditions of Lost opportunities for housing, excess precipitation. the growing prevalence of stop-gap Not noted in the presentation but accommodation solutions and potential relevant to the issue is the approval last for investment to go elsewhere all miss month of a multimillion-dollar stopbank the obvious point. Large, solid earthworks to protect similarly low-lying land in the have kept the region flood safe since the Aratapu area. early 1900s, opine the RPDG, a separate The KDC has taken the submission entity from the Raupo Drainage Board by Mr Crompton and the RPDG under that manages the infrastructure. consideration and will consider any RPDG’s position is that global warming changes that might be made to give will not affect Ruawai and its environs so certainty to the region’s status. ¢

Public Health interviews with 13 confirmed Northland Covid-19 cases, including a Kaipara household, were underway on Monday, November 1 with all cases isolating at home.

The Northland District Health Board was working with the Ministry of Health to monitor the risk to the wider community and had identified seven new locations of interest in Mangawhai, Kaiwaka and Whangārei.

As Public Health interviews with the cases were continuing as this edition went to print, further locations may be added and the community p Some of the estimated 2,000 Northland visitors to a ‘freedom rally’ against mandatory vaccination at Whangārei was being asked to closely monitor the DHB Covid website for doses for a cumulative Northland total of updated information. It would include 124,062 first and 100,972 second doses. the latest alert level information Meanwhile, residents from across following a cabinet announcement due Kaipara joined with some 2,000 Northland late last Monday. residents at Pohe Island, Whangārei, last Anyone who had visited one of the Saturday to protest at moves towards sites at the time specified should mandatory vaccination for some medical self-monitor for symptoms for 14 and education staff under the threat of days. If symptoms develop, get a test losing their jobs for non-compliance. and stay at home until they receive a It was one of several ‘freedom rallies’ at negative result and until 24 hours after various places across the country. White symptoms resolve. crosses were placed at the gathering, The latest available vaccination which organisers said represented figures showed 768 vaccinations were lives lost, including suicides, since the given on 30 October 2021, including pandemic and subsequent lockdowns 234 first doses and 534 second began in 2020. ¢

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Opposing landfill with personal choice

Health trust appointees mayor’s pick

u by Andy Bryenton

u by Andy Bryenton

Recently, New Zealand was announced as one of the wasteful countries on the planet in terms of rubbish sent directly to landfills.

The Kaipara Community Health Trust (KCHT) welcomed Jayne King and David Underwood to its board of trustees last week, highlighting how the trust seeks to represent all parts of the Kaipara fairly.

On an individual basis, Kiwis produce more than 3.6kg of waste for each person daily, adding up to a shocking 734kg total annually, a 20 per cent increase from three years ago.

Helping cut this figure back is the team from Sustainable Kaipara, a local group with a mission to protect, regenerate and restore Kaipara’s environment.

Sustainable Kaipara works with the community, p Much of the food waste sent to landfills could instead produce rich, fertile compost for kitchen gardens, saving businesses and event money twice planners to reduce consumption and promote recycling. They to landfill to reduce the need for new also work with schools to educate students mega landfills.”

“The other aspect is that the stuff on how to recycle and compost; a skill that we are throwing in landfill to sit or rot is important to the collective future.

“For the Kaipara community, there’s for decades is made up of incredibly never been a better time to start reducing valuable resources.” the waste our household produces,” said The biggest item by weight in Kaipara’s Sustainable Kaipara’s Sarah Bray. blue bags is food scraps. Almost half “With the battle to stop the Dome Valley of the blue bags being sent straight to landfill, which has the potential to harm landfill are full of a resource that can the Kaipara Harbour, still ongoing, we make great compost or feed worms that need to reduce the waste we are sending can nourish depleted soils. ¢

p The Kaipara Community Health Trust’s leadership has provided certainty and stability for 28 years, with many prominent locals serving as trustees during that tenure

“This recent appointment of Mr Underwood and Ms King continues on a system which has worked well over the past 28 years, upholding our vision as guardians of our community’s health services,” says KCHT chief executive Debbie Evans.

Four of the 12 trustee positions are selected corresponding to the former council four-ward structure by appointment of the mayor. Appointments are for a three-year term, with trustees able to serve three terms only, for a total of nine years. David Underwood will complete his first three-year term at the end of November 2021, representing the

Central ward. David holds the position of chairman of KCHT and sits on the Kaipara Joint Venture and Finance Subcommittee.

Jayne King is currently serving her second term as the Otamatea ward representative, which is due to conclude at the end of November 2021 and will now be renewed. Mayor Jason Smith officially confirmed these appointments last week. Other trustees are selected for their background in professions such as law and accountancy and from significant community organisations such as Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua, local business association and the Kaipara Care Committee. ¢

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Wastewater works require cash top up

Pahi trees ‘under review’

u by Andy Bryenton

u by Paul Campbell

Dargaville’s wastewater treatment plant requires desludging work to operate at peak efficiency. However, funds planned for the project were close to half a million dollars under what was needed.

A petition signed by more than 70 local residents seeking the removal of two old trees that are widely considered dangerous from the Pahi Reserve entrance has become lost in red tape, according to petition signatories.

A report considered at last week’s council meeting, submitted by Kaipara District Council delivery officer Joanne Reid, revealed that the waste treatment ponds had reached 80% of capacity by 2019. At that critical threshold, KDC activated a plan to build up the funds required for a comprehensive desludging. However, a combination of factors has left a $473,000 shortfall p Council debate expenditure on infrastructure; the need to press on with Dargaville wastewater system desludging despite this forward planning. was accepted ‘Higher volumes of At the same time, the unspent budget sludge requiring removal have resulted in increased costs to the project, and from the 2019–2020 financial year was funding which was previously allocated omitted, and a total of $273,000 of the to the project was omitted from carryovers original $2 million budget allocation and is no longer reflected in the approved was not carried over to the 2020–2021 project budget. As a result, the project financial year. has insufficient budget for completion,’ Councillors were asked to approve the the report states. It was put before the rectification of this omission, as well as general KDC council meeting to approve the allocation of a further $200,000, a financial solution. which combined with the monies already Matters of wastewater and finance saved for the project cover the total have come under added scrutiny for the $2.2 million cost of works. It will be one council due to the circumstances that of the first water infrastructure works saw a previous administration replaced undertaken under the homogenisation by commissioners. In this instance, the regime, which came into effect with the reasons for the shortfall are transparent; recent Long Term Plan. All going according civic growth has led to more input into the to plan, the completion of the desludging system, resulting in more sludge. works is set for later this month. ¢ DARGAVILLE LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS

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Kaipara District Council has decided that wider communities are to have a say if the trees, planted in the 19th century, listed as 'Norfolk Pines' in council records, can be removed as part of the District Plan review process. The draft plan will be consulted upon with Kaipara communities in May 2022.

The decision comes just as the Pahi Beach Holiday Park manager has recorded in her health and safety report that she was struck p Pahi resident Keith Campbell with tree debris that fell by a falling section of branch in his driveway resulting in a bruised shoulder.

The trees are listed as notable trees to red tape,” said Pahi Reserve Society in the District Plan. Council staff say chair, Mike Donald.

“The petition and the concern of local they have been regularly checked people seem to have fallen on deaf ears. by arborists for health and safety This is a local issue, and we are seriously since 2014.

However, residents report numerous concerned someone could be badly incidents of falling branches and injured or killed by falling debris.”

The expected cost of tree removal, say they present a serious threat to health and safety, with a children’s according to the council, would be playground, dwellings, bed and between $18,500 and $45,400. It would breakfast business and traffic below need to be budgeted as part of the 2022– 2023 Annual Plan. ¢ the towering danger zone.

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Plan to tame future floods Council vote for better roading

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u by Andy Bryenton

Last week, an ambitious $3.5 million project was tabled before the Kaipara District Council’s externally funded projects committee, aiming to build a stopbank along the Northern Wairoa River.

p Holding back the tides — a new, more significant stopbank is planned for the river’s edge between Dargaville and Te Kopuru

The stopbank is planned to run from Dargaville to Te Kopuru, protecting the fertile lowlands of Aratapu from flooding in light of potential climate change storm surges and king tides. A report presented to the meeting by KDC Delivery Manager Joanne Reid noted the current stopbank protecting the area was constructed in the 1940s and early 1950s. It has settled and subsided during the intervening decades.

‘The existing 10.7-kilometre system of stopbanks along the western side of the Wairoa River between Dargaville and Te Kopuru are now considered to be inadequate for the currently required flooding protection level,’ the report stated.

‘With the likelihood of flooding events increasing, the KDC has indicated that the existing stopbank should be upgraded to meet the target protection height and width.’

The council called in WSP Consultants in August 2020 to make an assessment, and they proposed an upgrade to the existing structure rather than a tear-down replacement. In the same month, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment approved a budget of $3.5 million to research, design and build the new stopbanks.

Work is set to commence in January 2022, with a two-year construction timetable. ¢

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Road maintenance will receive a boost from next year, as more cash flows into the upkeep of Kaipara’s traffic network, due to the Northern Transport Alliance and the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Additional funding of $2.18 million from the NZTA was revealed for Kaipara via the NTA. It followed an expanded budget for the 2022–2024 period, in which Kaipara District councillors opted for the repair and maintenance of core roading infrastructure, an approach an elected member called ‘a no brainer’.

“The highest amount of feedback we get is p Northern Transport Alliance representatives laid out the new, expanded roading budget for the Kaipara District surrounding footpaths and Council; less than what was requested, but an improvement roads, so not to allocate this on last year money to those areas would be an absolute failure,” said councillor “Roading and footpaths are the biggest Eryn Wilson-Collins. She referenced concerns for our citizens,” said Mayor the substantial amount of road- Jason Smith. ”So it would be remiss of us related complaints fielded by council not to invest this money into this space.” staff annually.

An updated schedule of maintenance The council was asked to vote on cycles and work to remediate brokenwhere to deploy the extra funds. While down unpaved road surfaces and other works were discussed, roading and drainage amenities can now be drawn footpaths received the most attention up with confidence. It continues the work and final unanimous decision. The begun this year that saw many kilometres roading disbursement is not from rates of unpaved road refurbished to a new and but comes down from the NZTA. more durable standard. ¢

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Accordionist Kevin Friedrich is acknowledged worldwide as a master musician, but he never forgets Dargaville, his old home town.

Based in New York, Kevin has returned to New Zealand annually for the past 15 years, and when he does, his arrival is marked by a concert with friends and fellow musicians to entertain Dargaville locals. For the past three years, he’s also stopped in for Christmas, presenting a showcase of seasonal tunes. This year p Kevin Friedrich and friends will return for a festive seasonal will be no different, despite concert in early December Covid-19.

“We’ve got together a large group the Lighthouse Function Centre adjoining of local musicians ranging from Dargaville Museum. talented young students to seasoned Currently, Kevin is enjoying the professionals,” Kevin said. “That means hospitality of Christchurch MIQ, where we can present some of the more he’ll spend 14 days to ensure he’s Covidtraditional holiday classics as well as free before flying north. He says that the some more light-hearted material and isolation of quarantine is mitigated by put together a show that’s suitable for views of the botanic gardens, and the the whole family.” break gives him time to practise.

That show is planned to be held “There has been no banging on the on Sunday, December 5. Tickets are walls from my neighbours yet,” he said. expected to sell very quickly due to the “I’m happy to be back for the holidays reduced spaces available. The afternoon and to be able to do something festive matinee performance begins at 1pm, at for my community.” ¢ Caring for Northland since 1988

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The Dargaville Lions’ Christmas Parade organisers have made the responsible, necessary but dismaying decision to cancel the iconic event, due to concerns about Covid-19 in Northland.

The Storybook Christmas themed parade was to have taken place in the town’s main street. However, factors including the inability to contact trace a large crowd or guarantee social distancing, led the organisers to make the difficult decision to postpone until December 2022.

“We thank you for your interest in participating in p There may be no Dargaville Christmas Parade this year, but festive fun is still very much part of the plan for December the parade this year. We appreciate your support and the amount for what promises to be an exciting new of ideas and planning, which will have take on the Yuletide tale of Ebeneezer gone into your entry,” says the Dargaville Scrooge at the Dargaville Little Theatre.

Most importantly, sources at the North Community Development Board’s Sue Curtis. Ms Curtis was working closely Pole have confirmed that Santa Claus with the Lions and other community himself is on track for his big yearly flight. groups and businesses to make it an He’s taken Covid safety measures. While it’s been a little difficult for his elves to excellent parade.

While the necessity to stay safe, source some name-brand toys due to until all those who can access Covid international shipping, the reindeer have vaccination have done so, has stopped been hitting the gym to build performance the parade, other Christmas festivities and speed. A comprehensive naughty and are still planned to go ahead. Plans nice list has been fed into the computer, are afoot to decorate Dargaville’s main calculating approximately 1.9 billion street, and rehearsals are well underway presents deliveries. ¢

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Courses to empower and educate u by Andy Bryenton

SOS Kaipara offers two enlightening and collaborative programmes this November, covering the topics of women’s empowerment and parenting.

Both programmes are free. Each spans 12 hours of face to face learning in a supportive and friendly environment covering a range of skills and positive actions to assist people to live a more fulfilled and balanced life.

“This is not a class that’s graded or marked; it’s cooperative, with lots of participant engagement,” says programme facilitator and registered social worker Bonnie Wiremu, who brings a wealth of experience to SOS. “We try to identify and enhance people’s strengths, unpacking ideas in ways that let people see the tools and techniques they already have in a new light. This can also help them see how to build on them.”

The parenting course sets out with the goal of building effective and peaceful families and acknowledges the challenges of parenting children and teens while sharing effective ways to build self-confidence and learn new skills in communication.

The women’s empowerment programme promotes self-esteem, selfunderstanding, managing stress and the ways in which we can support others, among a wide range of prosocial and propersonal skills.

“There’s a lot of camaraderie within the programmes,” says Bonnie.

“What is shared by others can be just the thing you need. We’ve seen friendships form here, and some

Mayor’s Message Kia ora, In a flash the Three Waters Reforms have gone from looking reasonable to being radical reform, with Mayors across the country panning the announcement by Minister Mahuta that Government will, after all, be compelling all Councils across New Zealand to surrender their drinking water, wastewater and stormwater assets to be reorganised into mega-entities.

her staff to Kaipara to explain these reforms to our people. This political project of the Government should be better explained to the people of Kaipara District by Government, as it’s their project. It’s not for me or any Councillor to justify or explain these reforms, and in any case this would be especially difficult to do without having had our Kaipara questions answered.

At its simplest, here’s the shift that’s The 27 October announcement that ahead: A hundred to one. Kaipara the reforms would be compulsory for people have an elected Council which Councils is a rejection of the good faith presently governs 100% of their water approach Kaipara District Council has infrastructure assets. The radical taken, and I’m sad and angry for that. reforms now have it that Kaipara’s Though KDC has little confidence in the water assets will be tipped into a new proposals it has remained ‘inside the mega water company, and when the tent’ in the hope there would be clear other three Councils have tipped in Kaipara-specific information on which theirs too Kaipara’s share will make to be able to make an evidence-based up 1% of the northern Entity A mega opt-in/opt-out decision as we had been water company. A drop in the bucket, told by the Minister we would be able to but our special drop. If anyone asks, for do. The idea of Councils ‘opting-out’ of Kaipara it’s a one hundred to one shift.

The odds are on that Kaipara people the reforms is now cancelled. won’t get any voice on waters once What does it all mean for Kaipara people these radical reforms are done. But I’ll now? In truth I cannot explain to you continue advocating for what’s best for in totality what these reform proposals the people of Kaipara District no matter may mean for Kaipara people. While what and for however long it takes. we have many questions remaining unanswered, everything we know so Stay well, noho ora mai far is available on the KDC website Mayor Jake www.kaipara.govt.nz/threewaters.

There is more water to go under the Dr Jason Smith, bridge on this subject, including a new Mayor of Kaipara District Working Group to look into proposed governance arrangements. Even though these reforms are now to be mandated, the story is not set yet.

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Fuel for dreams u by Andy Bryenton

In 1965, Ford’s Lee Iacocca saw a market niche for young people who wanted the freedom of their own car. Not a second-hand version of dad’s sedan, but a car made for cruising.

The Mustang was brought to life on a shoestring budget, and many thought it would fail. However, it sold 22,000 units on the first day it was available, and still remains the fastest-selling car ever. Souping up this versatile and goodlooking machine for the track or the drag strip was common, and in the 1960s, street racing between the stop lights in American cities was something the police would turn a blind eye to. Sometimes, the ‘boy racers’ were Ford, GM and Chrysler engineers testing new models.

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He managed to convince the normally cautious and sedate Hertz rent-a-car company to buy 1,000 specially tuned Mustangs, fettled by his own tuning firm, and put them out on the streets for $17 a day.

This was in a pre-computer era when anyone with a licence and that small sum of cash was welcome to drive off in what is now a six-figure-valued classic.

Hot rodders hired the cars to take them to bits and see what the famous Shelby had done. Some never put all the parts back, either. Others, with more courage than skill, took the cars out racing and ended up having to explain dents and dings to Hertz. The big winners were Ford and Shelby. The carmaker found

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Shelby’s already substantial reputation as the high-speed king of custom cars went stratospheric.

The 306-horsepower rent-a-racers were an audacious move, not to be repeated

by Hertz for several decades after. A second edition of the legendary rental cars was launched in 2005, under the name GT-H. These were kept on a tighter

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Only 500 were made; 496 with automatic gearboxes alongside four with a manual transmission, one for Shelby himself and three more for the top brass at Hertz.

While other cars have brought high horsepower to the rental fleet since then, nothing has yet replicated the sheer audacity of the original plan; to let loose a top tuner on the hottest car on the market, then let any teenager with a licence and $17 take it racing. ¢

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Small wheels, big action u by Andy Bryenton

It’s the season for picking Christmas presents for the family, and many young Kiwis are enthusiastic about unwrapping a new motocross bike on the big day.

Riding off-road is part of the fabric of rural life, and it’s no surprise that friendly competition and race day fun appeal to youngsters full of energy. However, is it possible to tell if the investment needed to hit the track is a lifelong sport or a fad based on watching YouTube clips of famous motocross heroes?

Dargaville MX and ATV Club spokesman Colin Rowse said that the best way to know is to come along and meet the locals. He says that the Redhill-based track near Dargaville, with its mixed group of juniors and veterans, provides riding opportunities for everyone from preschoolers to self-confessed ‘old blokes’.

“We’re a lot less strict and a lot more welcoming than those clubs who require everyone to have a racing licence, for example. The club is made up of

volunteers, from a bunch of about 25 who established the club back in 2011 to the present day, and we’re very grateful for their help.

“For those who want to get the family into riding, we invite you to come and take a closer look. Young people can get a proper idea of the sport, and mums and dads can talk to members about the kind of fun we have.”

Colin says many of the dads of young riders have taken the plunge and got out on to the track. You don’t need the latest and greatest technology to have a blast, just the requirements of rider safety like boots, gloves and a helmet. While the high-flyers of the sport catch big air and rocket through the jumps, others are there to beat their own lap times and not the front runners. It’s all a lot of fun, and this goes for the juniors too.

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A second-hand bike, some well-fitting boots, goggles and a helmet, and they can learn at their own pace. Off-road riding is a sport for boys and girls alike, and Colin notes that the local secondary school’s top off-road athletes this year are both young women. Stereotypes get busted on the track as determination, skill and fitness make all the difference.

Having a spectate and talking to young would-be riders about the responsibilities of looking after a motorcycle is a good place to start. Parents can check out the forthcoming junior race days at the Dargaville MX and ATV page on Facebook and come along to witness the atmosphere and action first hand. ¢

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The origin of a lawn care species u by Andy Bryenton

It’s not often that we get to observe the evolution of a living thing in the wild; the process takes millions of years of natural selection.

However, we can apply the theories of old Dr Darwin to machines and watch them improve.

A look at Husqvarna’s auto mower history, for example, shows a similar pattern to that of the ambitious fish that first fancied a bit of a stroll on land and eventually gave rise to the herbivores. As a matter of fact, the very first stab at the concept had more in common with plants, as it photosynthesised.

To confuse matters further, this 1995 model was called the turtle mower. It was the first machine of its kind, barring that old chestnut of tying your roller-mower to a rope and the clothesline, to have it mow the lawn in ever-decreasing circles.

The turtle was spindly, slow and lacking in power, but it was a glimpse of the future.

Three years later, in 1998, the rise of the machines was well underway. Filming of The Matrix movies was underway, but a less threatening autonomous kind of robot was deployed by Husqvarna; the first automower.

People were amazed that this mower could navigate simple obstacles and return to its own base station. Another

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In 2003 the automower had more charge, was more robust, gripped the turf better and could manage more complex manoeuvres. Inspiration came from nature, too. The 2008 automower was a solar hybrid, while the 2009 model copied echolocation from bats, using ultrasonic sensors to detect and avoid roadblocks. It could also mow the equivalent of an entire football field in one go.

In 2013 GPS satellite navigation came to the automower. Later, in 2015, a new app for a new generation of smartphones allowed for truly remote mowing. From anywhere with reception, a user could deploy their automower and let it take care of the lawn, even on holiday or from the office. 2015 saw the 450x gain the ability to tackle steep and sloping sections with incredible traction.

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Cutting the ties that bind u by Andy Bryenton

We all enjoy the sense of freedom that holiday living brings, getting out on the boat, out into the wilderness or off to the beach for a few days or weeks cut off from the ties of modern civilisation.

However, some go beyond snipping the power cables and utility mains for a holiday break; those who, with a combination of skills old and new, have gone completely off the grid.

Daniel Boakes, Dargaville’s Solar Boss expert, has helped many families, farms and individuals get off the grid. He says that the technology has now reached a point where it’s stable, scalable and can sustain all the modern conveniences of a 21st-century household. Daniel has been installing systems for more than half a decade and said the only constraints on generation now are space and budget.

“We have a lot of family and friends coming around to check out our solar system,” says one such alternative power adopter, Billy from Opononi*. “We tell them it’s a good choice; we haven’t had to use the old generator since we got it!”

Billy’s house is on family land.

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SeaDoo went back to the drawing board and developed what some have called ‘a motocross bike on water’, emphasising the same things people love about those peppy, knobbly-tyred two-wheelers. That means intuitive, easy to use controls, a nimble, small platform, low weight, and a power to weight ratio, which makes you feel like you’re blasting through the

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This year’s Spark range covers the spread of motocross similes; wild colour schemes in bold shades, bike-style grips and handlebars, and a 900cc, three-pot engine delivering either 60 or 90 horsepower.

That may not seem like much, but a dirt-busting honda CRF 450 only boasts 55 horses, and it’s known as a machine for daredevils and p Spark of inspiration; pared back to the essence of jet-powered fun, the SeeDoo Spark is a proper ‘motorbike on water’ fearless racers.

The Spark’s small size means great fuel and compact. It’s easy to master and economy and the ability to carve a precise stable enough for beginners. It lacks line through the water, with the only brute power but makes it up with zippy, downside being comfort. Like a sporting smile-inducing speed. It might not be a bike, the Spark is not for long-haul cruises fishing platform or a whole-family mover, but for flat-out fun. There’s even a pod-like but only in the same way that a cafe-racer stereo attachment so you can blast tunes motorcycle is not for taking the children to rugby practice. while enjoying the ride.

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

www.kaipara.govt.nz

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

Maungaturoto raw watermain renewals Kaipara district to have a say on Pahi Work has started on raw watermain renewals in Maungaturoto. Over the Norfolk Pines next few months, our team and contractors are replacing approximately 3,000m of ageing raw watermain pipes, starting at the Fonterra factory and moving towards the east on SH12. The work started last week and aims to finish in February 2022. There will be some stop/go traffic management during working hours to keep our team safe as they work along the road.

Thanks for your patience as we complete these works.

These renewals have been funded as part of the Three Waters Reform process, after Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in August 2020. The Government-led programme provided incentives for councils to take part in initial discussions of the Reform Programme.

For the latest KDC update on the Three Waters Reform, including the Mayor’s letter to the Minister of Local Government, go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/threewaters.

Baylys Beach access open Baylys Beach vehicle access way is back open for use. An extreme rain event in early October majorly eroded the stream and exposed several retaining structures. The footpath and road leading to the access were also damaged. Our contractors and team worked hard to have the access repaired quickly and back open for the long weekend. For information on the work done and details of a longer term stormwater project, please go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/news

Kaipara communities are to have a say on whether the two Norfolk Pines in Pahi should remain protected or be removed, as part of the District Plan review process.

A petition to have the trees removed was brought to Council by the Pahi community, stating the trees had become dangerous. At its October meeting, Council determined that the current District Plan review process would be used to review the trees’ status and confirm their protection or removal from the District Plan.

The pines are listed as having historic, scenic or scientific significance to the district, in the operative District Plan. They have been regularly checked by arborists for health and safety since 2014 and are still considered in good health.

The trees may be removed by either applying for a resource consent, or by reviewing the District Plan. Through the District Plan review, Council will holistically view how notable trees are defined and identify trees that should be considered notable. The review will be carried out by arborist consultants Arborlab and the draft plan will be consulted on with Kaipara communities in May 2022.

Alternatively, a resource consent application would need to be supported by an arborist’s report stating that the trees require removal. If the trees were removed, the District Plan would be updated accordingly. A resource consent application would also duplicate some current processes under the District Plan review, including the arborist’s report and the consultation.

Council noted that through the upcoming District Plan consultation, they can assess community sentiment for these trees. They also made it clear that public health and safety would be prioritised.

The expected cost of tree removal would be betwen $18,500 and $45,400. It would need to be budgeted as part of the 2022-2023 Annual Plan.

Pahi wharf Local contractors are building the steel structures that connect the new gangway to the wharf. This is close to completion with a protective coating and other finishing touches being applied offsite.

Huband are also preparing the timber repairs to the stairway. This will take place during the extra low tides that are forecast for early November, when the crew are able to access the lower parts of the stairs.

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

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

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

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2021 Northland Rescue Helicopter

Northpower consumers to receive over $11.5m

Northpower is proud to manage the annual fundraising appeal for the Northland Rescue Helicopter Service which has been caring for Northlanders for over 30 years. They have transported well over 21,000 people over this time.

Most Northpower consumers will receive a $248.40 (inc GST) discount in November or December - an increase from $220 (inc GST) last year.

Every year Top Energy and Northpower contribute $250k to the appeal. We have been sponsoring the service since the first flight in 1988.

Last year Northlanders donated over $334,000, and we were very thankful for that generosity.

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You will see a credit on your November or December electricity bill!

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By the end of September this year, the service responded to 1,013 call outs, 234 more than the same period in 2020. This year will be the busiest on record, surpassing the 1115 flights completed in 2020.

Matakohe farmer Clive Smith who tells his story of a wasp attack which should have killed him and Monique Bradley updates us on her journey back from a major head injury.

Monique’s accident is the focus of the latest Northland Rescue Helicopter story book, the first in the series to be based on a true rescue.

Throughout the 2021 fundraising appeal you will be hearing plenty of real life stories about Northlanders who have been rescued.

Local businessman Mike Lindsay was lucky not to die after falling from a ute and being run over by a trailer a decade ago, while Bream Bay College student Kayden Hall survived a head on crash this year. You can read about them at nest.org.nz/news-style-blog/

This year’s book, focusses on Monique’s survival from an accident on the beach at Whananaki South in 2015.

The books are a great Christmas present and you can buy them at nest.org.nz/books/

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If you have a planned outage notification, you can check if this is still going ahead by clicking on the Planned Outages tab here. For large outages we also post the information and updates on our Northpower facebook page.

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Town and country pride

Last Friday saw a crowd of proud parents and students bringing the countryside to town at Dargaville Primary School, as they joined forces with Dargaville Intermediate School for their annual Calf Club Day. The first step toward recognition at the regional finals, this event is celebrated as part of a long tradition of friendly rivalry between farming families in the west Kaipara and a way of teaching good animal care to a new generation. Parents who remember their own anxiety, joy and excitement around presenting their prize animals took their turn in support of up-and-coming rural leaders. t Dargaville Primary School enjoyed fine weather and a solid turnout for its annual Calf Club Day last Friday, with parents, educators and competitors alike expressing satisfaction that this event could be held despite Covid-19

p Students from both the primary school and near neighbours Dargaville Intermediate School came together to display the livestock they have spent so long hand-rearing

p Ribbon winners will advance to this week’s demanding regional final, held on Wednesday at the Arapohue showgrounds

p Principal Curtis Gaylor and deputy principal Marty Lucich agreed the day would not be possible without the staunch support of the parents and judges, many of whom travelled long distances to be at the event

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

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

OMAMARI LOGGING 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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FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES • Crisis Support and Advocacy • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling • ACC Sensitive Claims • Refuge Accommodation or Assistance with Relocation • Safety Programmes, Parenting and Empowerment Programmes

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CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 9 November 2021 edition is Monday 8 November 2021

For Sale

Fencing

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

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

CREAM LEATHER Lounge suite, chairs recline $500.

Phone 09 439 8566.

FIREWOOD THE spring fevers getting worse now from $40m3 (free delivery Dargaville, Te Kopuru area) Ph Adrian 020 4091 8732.

FORD FAIRLANE 2006 extremly nice condition, Owner gone overseas, $4250 Phone Kathrine 021 1227 000.

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

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.

Garage Sale Monthly Market Saturday 6th November Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre.

8am till noon, Something for everyone.

09 439 7243

Tree Services

TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw – 26m reach - Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE - FAST - SAFE - QUALIFIED - EXPERIENCED - VALUE FOR MONEY Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 0800 933 326.

VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 021 81111.

Trade & Services

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

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.

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Livestock

Dargaville Spring Cattle Fair Thursday 4th November 2021 12.30pm start Approx. 680 Head (100% PGW) 40 2yr Here Frsn X, Ang Frsn X, Here X Strs 40 2yr Here Frsn X, Ang Frsn X, Here X Hfrs 180 15mth Here Frsn X, Ang Frsn X, Here X Strs 150 15mth Here Frsn X, Ang Frsn X, Here X & Char X Hfrs 14 15mth Purebred Here Bulls 30 15mth Frsn Here X Bulls 40 15mth Frsn Bulls 35 MA Frsn Here X & Here X Cows (VIC to Ang Bulls, Clvg from Mid March) 70 AB Frsn Here X, Ang Frsn X Str Clvs 28 AB MG X Str Clvs 32 AB MG X Hfr Clvs 20 AB Here Frsn X, Ang Frsn X & Here X Hfr Clvs For Further Information please contact PGW Livestock Agents Steve Harsant 027 497 9892 Chris Fife 027 495 1552

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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.

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Team Members - Meat Processing Silver Fern Farms are looking for enthusiastic new team members to join the whanau at the Dargaville processing site and start their career in meat processing.

We offer work all year round and operate on both a day shift (6am - 3pm) and an evening shift (3pm - midnight) which makes it easy for you to fit your work life around your home life.

We are looking for motivated people who simply want to give meat processing a go and I can guarantee you it’s not like you think it might be! If you’ve been with us in previous years, we’d love to welcome you back this season.

TICKETS $10 SAT & SUN, KIDS $8.50

THE LAST DUEL (R16) 12.00PM

Situations Vacant

NIGHT

JULIA (PG13) 1.00PM

Senior (65+) $12.50

RUAWAI KINDERGARTEN PART TIME ADMIN SUPPORT STAFF VACANCY

WORKERS

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4th November – 10th November

FRI 5/11

Adult $15

Northland Kindergarten Association Te Kura Kōhungahunga Tōpū o Te Taitokerau

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021 439 620

WEEK OF

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Situations Vacant

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DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

WED 10/11

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

Helping grow the country

MATURE PROFESSIONAL lady with 1 cat seeks three-bedroom house with lock-up garage. Long term.

References available. Phone 021 267 4212.

MORNING

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 Friday 12 November 3pm

Immediate Start

REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN servicing the Kaipara and Whangarei areas. Specializing in residential and renovations. No job to small. Phone Paul 022 159 8470.

WATCH BATTERIES fitted from $10.00 in most cases while you wait. Also clocks repaired. Les 022 342 8183.

Level 2 social distancing applies.

TE KOPURU SCHOOL

WAYNE & ANNETTE

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

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.

FREE: counselling, parenting, social work, budgeting, senior support. 09 431 9080.

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

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

Community Services

OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Situations Vacant

Work Wanted

NO TIME TO DIE (M) 8.00PM

Under 3yrs FREE

If a full-time position isn’t quite right for you just now, we can offer casual hours, job share or flexible hours to suit.

To apply, please visit careers.silverfernfarms.com and enter the job code 11882KL.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER November 2 2021

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Situations Vacant

Practice Nurse PART TIME

Caring for our community Atawhaitia Te Takiwa

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our busy Medical Centre, 3-4 days per week. Must have a current APC, strong decision making and communication skills, be computer literate and works well in a team environment Practice Nursing, A&E or acute assessment preferred but not essential.

Closing date 12th November 2021 Please send a covering letter and your CV to: Dallas Taylor: dallas@dargavilledocs.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.

CITIZENS ADVICE Bureau for free legal advice. Get help to sort your problems out before the end of the year.

Only two more clinics for 2021. Phone 09 439 6100 or call in at 37 Hokianga Road (Town Hall building) to make an appointment.

DON’T MISS ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Kevin Friedrich concert 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 are available. Phone 09 439 7555.

KEVIN FRIEDRICH Concert ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ 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.

RIMA HAIRA, AGM Sunday November 14th, 1pm.

Northern Wairoa Netball Centre

AGM

Monday 22nd November 6.30pm.

Robyn Branch Room, Sportsville, Dargaville.

All Welcome

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 9 November 2021 edition is Monday 8 November 2021 Public Notices

DARGAVILLE BRIDGE CLUB

AGM

Public Notices

TINOPAI COMMUNITY HALL SOCIETY INC

to be held at Memorial Park Kiosk Logan Street, Wednesday 17th November 6.30pm All welcome.

Notice of

AGM

Saturday 13th November 2021 10 am Tinopai Hall

The Northland Agricultural Research Farm Inc AGM is on the 18th November 2021.

10.30am Farm Walk AGM will follow Held on farm at 531 State Highway 12, Dargaville.

ALL WELCOME Ph Nicola on 021 346 061 for more information.

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

Kaipara Community Health Trust

AGM TUESDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2021, Start at 9.00am Conference Room, Community Health Services Building.

ALL WELCOME

The Southern (Te Kopuru) Football Club Inc.

Health Shuttle Don’t miss your health appointment. We can help.

Harding Brian Charles (Brin) Beloved husband of Malonie and adored father of Joseph, Samuel and Charles. Much loved son, son in law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend.

A wonderfully giving and respected man who will be missed by many. Now in God’s care.

Funeral arrangements still to be confirmed All correspondence to HK Harding, 242 Pouto Rd, RD1, Dargaville 0371.

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

The purpose of the trust is to establish and maintain scholarships which will be known as the THELMA AND CHARLIE PARKER SCHOLARSHIPS. Each scholarship is designed to assist any current pupil or pupils of Dargaville High School, who, in the opinion of the trustees, would benefit from further education or study of either tertiary or other nature, or of any recognised course of education or study and who would otherwise be unable to undergo such education or study having regard to the financial resources of that student and/or that student’s immediate family.

Any enquiries should be directed to the High School office or to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

29/10/2020 to this day heavens gained an Angel Forever in our hearts, dearly missed Love from your family.

Bookings Phone: Te Ha Oranga 439 3013 It’s our pleasure helping people get to their health appointments

THELMA AND CHARLIE PARKER EDUCATION TRUST The above education trust was established at the direction of the late Mr Charlie Parker, a wellknown and respected local businessman.

Rae Dawn Constable

Accessible Transport We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To enable consideration by the trustees, completed applications must be delivered to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law by 5pm on Friday the 5th November 2021.

Final Proposal for Representation Arrangements On 12 October 2021, the Kaipara District Council considered the submissions received on its initial proposal regarding the representation arrangements for the Council to apply for at least the 2022 triennial local authority elections.

The Council received 64 submissions on its proposal, of which 38 (59.4%) were in favour of and 26 (40.6%) were opposed.

The opposing submissions related to: creation and basis of the Māori Ward (these rejected as being outside of the representation review process); the naming of certain wards (rejected as proposed ward names are either existing or well known); fewer or more councillors (rejected as nine councillors are considered to provide most effective representation to the district); Kaiwaka-Mangawhai General Ward split into two separate wards (rejected as proposed ward maintains existing communities of interest); certain ward boundaries (rejected as proposed ward boundaries considered best to reflect communities of interest in the district).

Final Proposal Having considered all submissions, the Council resolved on 27 October 2021 to adopt its initial proposal as its final proposal for at least the Council’s 2022 triennial elections, ie. that: (i) Kaipara District Council to comprise the mayor elected at-large and nine councillors elected under the ward system, specifically eight general ward councillors and one Māori ward councillor;

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(ii) Kaipara District Council be divided into four wards, these being: Kaiwaka-Mangawhai General Ward (three general councillors) being the area comprising the southeast section of Kaipara, including Kaiwaka, Mangawhai township and Mangawhai Heads and surrounding area, Oruawharo and the Oneriri Peninsula and Hakaru (being the current ward area); Otamatea General Ward (two general councillors) being the area comprising the State Highway 12 townships from Tokatoka back to the Brynderwyns including Ruawai, Matakohe, Paparoa, Maungaturoto, Taipuha, Ararua, Pahi, Whakapirau and Tinopai (being the current ward area); Wairoa General Ward (three general councillors) being the area comprising the Dargaville township, plus the area surrounding Dargaville, through to Waipoua Forest, including Kaihu, Aranga, Donnelly’s Crossing, Mamaranui, Omamari, Bayly’s Beach, Hoanga, Tangowahine, Tangiteroria, Te Kopuru, Pouto, Turiwiri and Aropohue (being the current Dargaville and West Coast-Central ward areas); Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori Ward (one Māori councillor) comprising the entire district as delineated on Plan LG-003-2019-W-1 deposited with the Local Government Commission; (iii) no community boards be established.

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Death Notices

In Memoriam

The trustees of the trust therefore invite applications for assistance from students of Dargaville High School or from any person on a student’s behalf. Application forms are available from the school office or Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

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Appeals Any person who has made a submission on Council’s initial proposal may lodge an appeal against the Council’s decision. An appeal must relate to the matters raised in that person’s submission.

Appeals can be provided through the website www.kaipara.govt.nz/RepReview, by email to haveyoursay@kaipara.govt.nz, or in hardcopy. Appeal forms can be downloaded from the website and is available from the Dargaville office at 42 Hokianga Road or the Mangawhai office at Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, from 29 October 2021.

Appeals must be received by the Council no later 4pm on Monday 29 November 2021.

For more information, see the consultation pages on our website: www.kaipara.govt.nz/RepReview Louise Miller, Chief Executive Kaipara District Council Phone: 09 439 7059 or 0800 727 059 29 October 2021

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