Kaipara Lifestyler, October 13th 2015

October 13 2015

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New specialists for hospital  by Ayla Miller

Dargaville Hospital has welcomed four new rural hospital medicine specialists on board in support of a decision by the Northland District Health Board to reduce Dargaville Medical Centre’s after hours workload.

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 Jen Thomas Dargaville Hospital operations manager, Dr Miriam Duffy, Dr Sarah Clarke, and clinical nurse manager general ward at Dargaville Hospital, Karen Katipa

Under this system, patients will not be admitted to Dargaville Hospital between 10pm and 8am instead being transported by ambulance to Whangarei Hospital.

The doctors will be on rotation and Dargaville Hospital operations manager Jen Thomas says this decision was made to ‘retain medical services close to home for the people of the Kaipara.

These four highly trained doctors are going to ensure our community receives a safe and sustainable hospital service’. Chief executive of the Kaipara Community Health Trust, Debbie Evans says: “The Dargaville community is very passionate about retaining and enhancing health services locally and

will support the new residents in any way we can. The Dargaville Medical Centre doctor will continue to be on call 24 hours a day and admissions to Dargaville Hospital will occur as usual between the hours of 7am and 10pm.

Currently, between 10pm and 8am there is an average of one patient admitted to Dargaville Hospital every two and half days. Under the new model these patients will be admitted to Whangarei Hospital.

St John Ambulance and Northland DHB will continue to work closely together, as the new model is implemented, to address any issues that might arise as a result of the changes.

Professional support will be offered to the new recruits from Kaitaia Hospital

— clinical lead Dr Sarah Clarke and Dr Scott Wilson.

Dr Wilson is on the board of the Rural Hospital Training Programme and an executive member of the Rural Hospital Network and will be dividing his time between Kaitaia and Dargaville Hospital starting in November. Dr Miriam Duffy has spent one year each at Whangarei and Dargaville Hospital and will now begin rotation in Dargaville.

“I’ve just finished my first week’s rotation in Dargaville, and I’m excited to be a part of the service Dargaville Hospital provides to the community.” All health concerns during the day or afterhours will remain through Dargaville Medical Centre where people will be put through to the triage nurse.  Proudly Supporting

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 The third annual African Drum and Dance weekend was held at Dargaville Intermediate School last weekend with tutors Simon Fraser from Melbourne — Australia and Monica Evans from Auckland.

Supported by the local Creative NZ funding, people attended from the Wairarapa, Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland and Whangarei. “We had record numbers this year with 50 people attending. We are a multicultural group of all ages — brought together by our love of West African drum and dance,” said organiser Josie Scott of Baylys Beats African drumming group.

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 Dargaville’s Rivertown Singers entertained with a variety of songs at the Senior Citizens Outreach at Sacred Heart Parish Centre. The audience tapped their feet and sung along with the group.

The event is held every second Friday of every second month at 104 Hokianga Rd and provides free entertainment, afternoon tea and fellowship. Anyone is welcome to attend. “The parishioners help provide food and we have helpers from Kaurilands Skills Centre who come along. They are incredible helping us tidy up afterwards,” said co-organiser Maria.

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Mangawhai cadet success Clarification regarding issuing of toheroa permits  by Ann Morgan

 by Ann Morgan

Te Uri o Hau Taumata Council met recently with honorary fishery officers from the North Kaipara area to tackle the issue of customary permits being allocated by permit holders from outside of their boundaries.

The Mangawhai Cadet Unit skills team have achieved another win at the recent regional Skill at Arms competition held in Ardmore.

 The Mangawhai Cadet Unit skills team trained for 10 weekends to achieve their eighth consecutive win at the regional Skill at Arms competition in Auckland, against seven other teams and continue to train for the National competition next month  Te Uri o Hau Taumata Council met recently with honorary fishery officers from the North Kaipara

“No one is issuing permits through Te Uri o Hau. This was gazetted in 2011 that no toheroa were to be taken from the harbour mouth at Pouto up to Tiki Tiki,” says elder of Te Uri o Hau, Robbie Sarich.

“There has been a concern for some time of permits being allocated, particularly for excessive amounts of toheroa, and the responsibility for not just the protection of stocks but the safety of our fisheries officers.

“There will only be four people selected who could issue permits from Otamatea, Oruawharo, Arapaoa, and Waikaretu maraes and this is now set in place.

Mr Sarich says at the last council of elders meeting support was given for the fishery officers to decline any permits issued from outside the boundary.

“These will be deemed null and void,” he said.

Taumata chair Ben de Thierry acknowledged the responsibility that

the honorary fishery officers have to undertake on a voluntary basis and wants to support their role by working alongside them to monitor the customary take process of kaimoana — seafood.

Taumata representative Mikaera Miru reinforces that Te Uri o Hau continue to have in place a Rahui — customary restriction — on the gathering of Toheroa from Tikitiki south to Pouto.

“It is tribal custom that the issuing of customary permits for customary take of kaimoana is allocated only from the marae permit holders in the surrounding area,” he said.

This means that to gather seafood which needs a permit, the permit must be issued by local iwi, not someone from out of the area such as Whangarei.

Rodney police representatives present at the meeting acknowledge the safety concerns for the Ministry of Primary Industries staff and will continue to provide backup and support as and when required. 

“This makes it our eighth consecutive win,” said Unit Commander, Captain Sandra Grayson.

“The team trained for 10 weekends and were very well prepared for the competition, even though it was through the worst 10 weeks of weather we have had this year.

“They won 11 of the 12 stands.

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“Whatever she decides to do with her future you can bet her leadership will see her at the top of her game.

Caprice also won the highest scoring cadet for the competition,” said Captain Grayson.

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Calling for nominations

Cycling for charity

Nominations are open for the 2015 Silver Fern Farms Kaipara Sports Awards and sports clubs in the Kaipara are encouraged to put forward nominations.

Canterbury-based multi sport athlete Leisa McNaughton has hiked in Nepal, been mountain biking across Canada and the United States and has adventure raced in New Zealand. Now she is travelling the length of the country to raise money for charities.

 The awards 2014 guest speaker Peter O’Leary with Mike Moulds — father of winner Matt Moulds, sportswoman Toni Atkinson, Elaina Moulds — sister of winner Matt Moulds and Lance Warmington — Manager of Silver Fern Farms

“In its eighteenth year, the awards are staged alternately between Dargaville and Maungaturoto.

“We hope that sportspeople from all over the Kaipara district will continue to support the event, this year, being held in Maungaturoto,” said Sport Northland’s community sport team leader, Roxanne Kelly.

The categories include code awards, youth achievement, masters, official, leadership and team awards as well as service to sport. Clubs are encouraged to nominate themselves for Club of the Year.

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including the Kaipara Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year will be selected followed by the naming of the Silver Fern Farms Supreme Award,” said Roxanne.

“The ASB code awards include Special Olympics and Parafed athletes with disabilities. New local sponsor, Dargaville Veterinary Centre, will be supporting the Club of the Year Award which will be presented to a nominated club that has made the greatest achievement over the last year.”

Sportsman, sportswoman and team of the year go through for the overall supreme award.

“The awards evening is set down for Friday November 6 at the Maungaturoto Country Club and there is a free bus from Dargaville for clubs travelling from the northern area. The guest speaker for the dinner function is former professional rugby player and motivational speaker Jason Barrell, while John Markby will be master of ceremonies for the evening.” says Roxanne.

Tickets can be purchased from Sport Northland offices and are $50 each. For more information contact Roxanne Kelly roxannek@sportnorth. co.nz on 027 477 175 2008 or Joey Yovich Josephy@sportnorth.co.nz 027 334 3024. 

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 Leisa McNaughton and her four legged friend Indy are cycling the length of New Zealand for charity

Taking the time to stop over in Dargaville last week for lunch, Leisa also took her four legged friend and travel companion Indy for a veterinary check up.

“We are so lucky to live in an amazing country and I want to see all of it. I also want to share the sights and sounds of it with as many people as I can, and help people along the way,” Leisa says.

After a setback with her mental health she decided to conquer the New Zealand Cycle Trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff with her part Border Collie/ Bernese Mountain dog.

Indy travels in a specially designed ‘chariot’ manufactured from aluminium attached to Leisa’s bike to rest in when needed.

“When the tracks are technically too difficult for Indy’s trailer, too remote or we are in National Parks where dogs aren’t allowed, I will be riding self supported and I am hoping adventure riders will join me. My plan is to utilise a support vehicle to take Indy and his

trailer for these sections,” she says.

“I will be travelling an average of nine to 20 km an hour, depending on how many hills there are on the route, aiming for a total mileage each day of between 30 to 50 kms.

Leisa started her trip on October 1 and the trip is expected to take at least four months. The trip is divided into 13 segments and she will be raising money for a different charity for each leg of the journey. The Northland leg will be supporting Sport Northland.

The trip has been made possible by sponsorship from several businesses and individuals.

“I could not do this without the incredible generosity from these people,” she says.

“I’m so overwhelmed and touched by their kindness. I know the spirit of community and support will keep my going when the trail gets tough.”

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From Germany to Big River

 by Ann Morgan

 by Ann Morgan

The team from Esthetica Skin Revision Clinic in Dargaville have returned from their trip to visit skin care founder and creator Dr Danne Montague-King at the DMK headquarters in Los Angeles.

Lena Schmidtke is Big River FM’s newest intern and has travelled from a village called Saarland — Germany for the experience as part of her English studies.

Esthetica placed in the top five clinics and top five therapists’ competition in both New Zealand and Australia earlier in the year and won places in a two day personal training clinic with Dr Montague-King.

Clinic owner Trisha House and beauty therapists Mieke Lugtigheid and Kimberly Fletcher all said the trip was an amazing experience.

“It was a brilliant few days with like minded therapists and clinic owners all passionate about skin and giving the best possible results for our clients,” said Trisha.

“Some of our favourite moments was watching a formula being made in the lab at DMK headquarters — which appealed hugely to my science geek side — and sharing more personal time with therapists and salon owners from New Zealand and Australia.”

They say the chance to train with Dr King was an opportunity of a lifetime.

“His training and enthusiasm for the industry is  Kimberly Fletcher, Trisha House and Mieke Lugtigheid from Esthetica Skin Revision Clinic enjoying time in LA so inspiring and motivating,” said Mieke. experienced therapists who work in big “He provides us with products which cities like Sydney. It was more than just are our tools to help our clients on their two days’ training, it was life changing, journey toward better skin and health. Dr and it motivated us and gave us the King to this day is still actively creating confidence to strive for even more when and actually reformulating products to it comes to helping our clients. keep at the top of the industry.” Kimberly “We were mixing with other says they have returned home with a therapists from all around Australia whole new outlook on their careers. and New Zealand and I thought, we “As well as the formal training we come from Dargaville and we are doing received, we also learned from other great here.” 

“As part of my english studies at university I have to do one year abroad and I decided New Zealand looked like a beautiful country and a nice place. I researched radio stations as I am also interested in this as a job and discovered Big River FM. It has been an eight month planning process,” said Lena.

“I didn’t want to go to a large city, I prefer small  Big River FM sales manager Peter Martin with international towns as I believe you intern Lena Schmidtke from Germany get a better cultural and traditional experience and a small interviewing. “Lena is our 39th intern station has just as much to offer as over the years and we look forward to the larger ones but they often work having her on the team,” said sales on a more personal level. manager Peter Martin.

“I believe my experience here will “Her internship will not just involve help improve my understanding of the radio but travel and cultural awareness.

English language as well as giving me “She will also be helping other local a good insight into radio as a career. organisations such as Circus Kumarani Seeing more of the country is also with their activities.

“This will give her an up close insight something I am looking forward to.”

During her time in Dargaville, Lena into the Kiwi way of life. will learn how a radio station is run, “She is our first international intern including the basics and generic and we are excited about that. We are workings along with announcing, sure her time spent here will be well producing , scheduling and worth the effort.” 

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Appeal brightens the streets Nurse remembered News of the execution of British nurse Edith Cavell echoed across the world, and the centenary of this event on October 12, is being marked with an inventory project recording information on First World War memorials in Whangarei and the Kaipara.

 Maungaturoto was greeted with a splash of pink as volunteers took to the streets for the Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon fundraising appeal. “We really enjoyed collecting in Maungaturoto.

The people were very generous and friendly. We heard lots of stories, some very sad and some very encouraging,” says area volunteer coordinator Sherri McKay.

Ryan’s lucky catch

 Dargaville seven-year-old Ryan Paxton caught this 25 pound snapper out from Kelly’s Bay last weekend in six metres of water. “His big brother Blake, who is 12-years-old, helped him pull it in at the end when it all got a bit too much,” said mum Tanya Weber. This made it a great team effort and is about the third fish Ryan has ever caught. “I don’t think he actually realised what an accomplishment it was.” They considered throwing it back but it had swallowed the hook.

The project, led by Heritage New Zealand and carried out by researcher Stuart Park, has recently been completed and aims to tie in with centennial commemorations of Gallipoli and World War I. The project has enabled information about war memorials in the north to be collated into one database.

Nurse Edith Cavell was shot by the German military for treason after being betrayed by a French collaborator in 1915 and was remembered in the Kaipara with the construction of a hospital bearing her name in Paparoa.

“Like many of the war memorials, the memorial hospital building — which was first used as a hospital in 1917 — is almost a hundred years old and so it is important that  Heritage New Zealand’s Northland manager we record information about it and Bill Edwards other memorials,” says Heritage New Zealand’s Northland manager, community hospital after her — even Bill Edwards. though she had no actual link to the “Nurse Cavell’s execution provoked community itself,” he says. international condemnation and Nurse Cavell is remembered for extensive press coverage critical of the her philosophy of care for patients German decision to go through with the regardless of their nationality.

She was tried and sentenced to execution — even though three others, who were also involved in aiding the death when she admitted to German escape of Allied soldiers and sentenced authorities that she helped 200 Allied to death, were reprieved,” says Bill. soldiers to safety after they were cut off “It’s extraordinary to think that Edith from their units behind enemy lines and Cavell’s story had such a powerful effect her death is said to have been a major on people, that a small community in factor for the United States entering the Kaipara decided to name their new the war. 

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WELCOME TO WELLSFORD

Family firefighting tradition

Putting the ‘boo’ in boogie

 by Ayla Miller

 by Ayla Miller

It takes commitment to be part of a volunteer fire brigade and the Connolly family of Wellsford have demonstrated theirs with a proud tradition of service stretching over three generations and more than 50 years.

Wellsford Rockers are inviting keen dancers to don their scariest costume and join them on the spookiest night of the year for their Halloween dance at Rodney College hall on October 31.

 From left: Liam Connolly holding a photo of his Grandfather Jack Connolly, Richard ‘Buddah’ Connolly, Kath Connolly, Paula Connolly, Josh Connolly and Whitney Connolly

Buddah Connolly was recently awarded a second Gold Star for the family which recognises 25 years of service in the New Zealand Fire Brigade after his father, Jack Connolly, served for 27 years before he died 14 years ago.

Now sons Liam 20, and Josh 18, are carrying on this legacy. Liam has been involved for four years and Josh for two.

“I spent most of my childhood down at the fire brigade. It just always seemed like it was a fun thing to do so I thought I may as well carry on the family tradition,” says Liam.

The past Rodney College student is not sure what he wants to do for a career but is happy to continue with

his volunteer work even if he leaves Wellsford in the future.

“I did consider being a career firefighter when I was younger but then I thought I didn’t really want to lose the family spirit of it all. I just wanted to keep it low key and have fun as well.”

The family are often called out together and Liam says one of the most rewarding things about this is being able to ride in the truck together.

“We class it as our bonding time.

There is definitely a close sense of community within the brigade.”

He is uncertain if he will aim for a Gold Star himself. “It’s quite a big achievement and it is a while away.” 

“This year, because we aren’t having a charity event, we decided we wanted to do something different,” says one of the organisers Berni Blair.

“A year ago we started the Murray Stewart Memorial Charity Challenge and this year it was held by the Hibiscus Rock ‘n’ Roll club. They raised $1500 for Blue September.”

The charity challenge is passed around to different groups as a chance to raise  Craig Stevenson and Berni Blair boogie on down money for a charity of their choice. The Wellsford Rockers will husband Brian and friends Debbie and be hosting this event again next year Craig Stevenson.

“I enjoy the music and the fact that in September on the anniversary of it is exercise but it doesn’t feel like Murray’s passing.

Berni says this year’s Halloween you’re exercising.

“It’s a great thing to do with your event will offer a good excuse to dress up and dance the night away partner or a group of friends,” she says.

Doors open at 7pm and the band to Auckland band El Camino.

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Any woman who lives in the Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto, or

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“There are other Zonta clubs around the country that offer these kinds of scholarships but it has never been done in this area before.”

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A dog’s tail…

So wots ina a deel enyway?

‘Yep Dog,” seda Boss. “They reckin itsa done deal, that TeePeePee trade deel. But she’s gonna be a long rode to hoe.”

We readas, as yer kin imagin, wena Boss comes out with werds like that, I geta bit flummixed. So I giva bit ofa bark, an’ Bossis gerlfrend Sharlene come ova ta tha woolshed steps. She nose pretty well wen’ eye have problims wiva Boss.

“Ya see Billy,” she sed. “The guvmint has done a big trade deel with lotas countries called TPP. It’s sorta goin’ to be good for us over a few more yeers, cos we gonna have access to more markits, includin’ Japan witch has always been a bit pernickity.” (Gawd, eye thort. Pernickity, She’s getin’ lika Boss).

Then Boss hada say too. “Yep Dog, Everbody might be sayin’ it’s good, sum sayin’ it’s bad, but this TPP deel is nota done deel. Then Sharlene explained to me in proper werds.

“Over ina States, Billy, big companys are getting’ stroppy. They are already lining up to oppose some parts of the deel and hope they kin get it kicked out by the US Congress.

“There’s lotsa time for all tha counties involved ter consider the deal before sayin’ yep to it.”

Well, I hada wunder wot ivryone was so excitid about. If it wasn’t all set in koncrete eh?

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Blokes down the deary block bin a bit down ina dumps.”

(Boss agin readas. I was over atta farm dump, but I didint see eny blokes hangin’ around. He makes me wunda sumtimes.)

Then Sharlene pickt up the papa Boss had put down ter have his cuppatee for smoko.

“Well, maybe they didint get a god deel ina TPP,” she sed. “But looky hear.

Sez that ‘ deary prices posted their fourth consecutive gain at this morning’s global auction.

The price index rose by 9.9 per cent and means there could be a farmgate milk price for Fonterror farmers of around $5.00 a kg of milksolids.’

“Year” seda Boss. “But it’s blimmin’ swing’s and rounabouts.” (there he does agin readas. Where’s tha blimmin palygound swings an’stuff wear they take there dorter Sophy sumtimes?

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Stock judging skills day The Northern Region Young Farmers participated in a Stock Judging skills day recently with nearly 40 young people attending. The day was organised by the local Rodney College Young Farmers Club with Michaela McCracken co-ordinating the day.

Held on a farm near Te Hana, the Kaipara Young Farmers club joined other clubs with attendees being divided into four teams, each starting on different modules — beef, sheep, dairy and stockyard sales.

“This teaches them the different workings of the industry and they learnt the pro’s and con’s to look for in each animal and how they are judged in a show, such as body condition and choosing for breeding,” said Upper North Island field officer Christel Chapman.

“This is an important aspect to keep the stock judging tradition alive and attendees aim to compete at National level against other regions.

“We had support from various local businesses and industry groups such as the Wellsford Four Square, Greenlea

Meats, Lake Road Quarries, Fonterra, Beef and Lamb NZ, and New Zealand Young Farmers.

“The Young Farmers clubs provide a great environment for young people to connect with like minded people.

The modules were hosted by various industry professionals, providing a day of learning and fun.

“We have a local Kaipara Young Farmers Club held on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7pm at La Padella restaurant in Wellsford for ages 18 — 30. There is also the Rodney College Young Farmers Club that meets during school time each month.”

To find out how to join or to support your local club contact Christel Chapman on 021 463 335 or christel@ youngfarmers.co.nz 

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When it comes time to choose a new ATV quad for the farm, and especially one to be put through a grueling rote of farming chores by farm staff daily, it’s not the bells and whistles which count.

It’s toughness, reliability, and to a large extent price which dictate a shrewd investment. Which is not to say that rider comfort, safety, storage options and power don’t come into the mix, it’s just that, dollar for dollar, most Kiwi farmers are looking for a working tool, not a recreational toy.

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SECURE YOUR trailer with a lock, various types available. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

10–3pm Wednesday to Sunday

SS FISH Gas Smoker 1/2p $295, 600L SS Beer Tank $600, Baby Stuff - prams etc, Stoat Traps $30, Electric Dog Collar - $250, 100m Cloche, 1 Gal Jars $5. Phone 09 439 7985.

55 West Coast Rd Te Kopuru

TRACTOR FOR Sale - Fiat 80-90, 80 HP 4WD, crowd action loader, cab, 7121 hours. Reasonable condition - offers around $20,000. Ph: 439 2275.

TRAILER COUPLINGS, 1 7/8” or 50mm, Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Wanted to Buy WANTED TO buy - Kids Trolley. Phone 09 439 7985.

Cars For Sale MAZDA 626 1995 - $1500. Phone 09 439 7985.

Fencing FENCING, POST and batten, post and rail, retaining, yards and stock handling. Phone Chris for free advice 027 472 4824.

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

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

09 439 5556 Cars Wanted

WANTED

DEAD OR ALIVE

TOP CASH PAID!

TRUCKS, VANS & UTES

Nurseries and Plants SPRING’S ARRIVED! Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants available now. See Lorraine at I-Deal Demo in Gladstone St Dargaville on Fridays 10am – 3pm. Or you can visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville.

Nursery is open on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm and at other times by appointment. Phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz HANGING BASKETS all $10 each. Flower Seedlings, Petunias, Dwarf Marigolds - Taishan, Dwarf Dahlias.

Vege Seedlings, Fancy & Hearting Lettuce, Cucumber, Courgettes, Capsicums, Beans & Peas & Tomato Plants. The Corner Place Nursery. Ph: 09 439 2115.

SAFETY FIRST

ON THE FARM

Sole Man Foot Reflexology at The Beach.

Ph: 09 439 6068

Tuition

Learn the Martial Arts of

Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi

with highly ranked & leading instructor, Senior Master Nick Christiansen Shaolin Kempo and Tai Chi are amazing Martial Arts, the practise of which stimulates energy, self development, and self defence ability.

It gives you confidence, encourages discipline, improves well being and enhances your body - mind connection.

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

FREE REMOVAL

445 PHONE NOW 0800 442

Work Wanted

Leaders in the field of martial arts Ph 439 6226 River Rd Dargaville www.robertgemmell-martialarts.co.nz

www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Situations Vacant SALES REPRESENTATIVES wanted. If you can sell & want a job send your CV to jobs@nsmm.co.nz or phone 09 439 6933.

ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED. Must have current Practicing Licence & Drivers Licence. Experience in Refrigeration & Security an advantage. Must be able to work unsupervised. Please forward C.V to phil@nwelectrical.co.nz Or ph: 09 439 3006.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER OCTOBER 13 - 2015

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 20 October 2015 edition is 10am, Monday 19 October 2015.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Situations Vacant Do you have experience and/or a passion to work with our elderly citizens?

Are you able to work away Tender Loving Care from home for up to two In your own home weeks at a time?

We have positions for live-in care to start immediately throughout Northland.

You will need to have a full drivers license and a reliable vehicle.

Send your CV to recruitment@tlc4u2.co.nz or call Gareth on 0275-184376

Property Maintenance

Public Notices

AAA+ PAINTER and wall papering specialist EXT&INT. Roof spraying and waterblasting. Ph John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376, CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS.

Ruawai Rugby AGM

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Monday 2nd November, 7pm

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

The Glass Doctor

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

“We’ll fix your pane!”

KAIPARA

HUNT AGM

At Ruawai Community Sports Club, Wharf Rd, Ruawai

Friday @ 8pm 13 November Maungaturoto Country Club, Bickerstaff Road Maungaturoto

All Welcome

All Welcome

Kaipara

DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS

Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE

• CLEAN CUT RATES

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

• $50 FITTING FEE + MATERIALS $40 FOR GOLD CARD HOLDERS WHEN YOU MENTION THIS AD

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

• ALL GLASS REQUIREMENTS

Carpenters/Builders Contract Carpenters/ Builders are required for a leading Home Design & Build Company based in Whangarei.

We are a well established Northland company (35+ years in business) offering top rates, prompt payments and ongoing work.

Experience necessary: · LBP preferred · Health and Safety compliance a must Please email your CV or send a brief description outlining your experience with a contact phone number to: robb@homeworld.co.nz or phone 438 3779 during business hours.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Post Hole Borer • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

• FREE QUOTES • SPECIAL RATES FOR PENSIONERS

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

You will provide administration support to the workshop, control repair invoicing, warranty claims and book and allocate workshop activities.

The successful applicant must have the following skills: • Be passionate about providing excellent customer service • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Strong skills in diary management and the Microsoft Office suite • Any mechanical knowledge would be an advantage Training will be given to the successful applicant

Apply in person with CV to

Lindsay West, Dealer Principal, Dargaville Ford.

The partnership of GARRY HE AND LISA HE of 73 -75 Victoria Street, Dargaville, restaurant owner, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of renewal of an on-licence. In respect of the premises situated at 7375 Victoria Street, known as New Asian Restaurant.

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

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are; On-License Monday to Sunday 10am - 12 midnight The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Licensing Commitee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Village.

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 date of the publication of this 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, the first notice was published on 6th October 2015.

027 477 3751

Septic Tank Services CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service.

Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. Code Compliant.

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.

Go Further

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Call Ray on:

Public Notices

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Service Administrator at Dargaville Ford.

Public Notices

Dargaville

Learning technology together.

Teaching senior people new technology Join with others and take the stress out of modern living • Windows 10 Operating System • Android and iPad Devices • Would you like Apple Mac Classes??

SeniorNet Dargaville teaches confidence with all computer related technology Contact Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452 for more info

Open Day 3rd Monday in month - 19th October at 1.00pm

CAR BOOT Sale - Saturday 31st October. Ad Focus Car Park, 8am start. Spaces Available - Contact Debra on 021 549 427.

7-9 Liverpool Street - All welcome

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

OTAMATEA KAURI AND PIONEER MUSEUM TRUST BOARD

PUBLIC MEETING Kaipara Grey Power invite everyone to hear Ros Martin talk about Northland Foundation

Friday 16th October at 1pm Dargaville Methodist Church

Dargaville Community

Cinema

Charitable Trust

Dargaville Community Cinema Charitable Trust Notice of Annual General Meeting The AGM of the above trust will be held at the ANZAC Cinema on Tuesday, 20 October at 6 pm.

ALL WELCOME

(Operating as the Kauri Museum)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

The Annual General Meeting of the Trust will be held in the Matakohe Community Hall on Tuesday 10th November 2015 - 7.00pm AGENDA: 1. To receive the Annual Accounts of the Trust 2. To receive the Annual Report of the activities of the Board 3. The election of Trustees for which elections are required to be held CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF TRUSTEES At the Annual General Meeting the election of Trustees to represent the Ridings as specified below will be held in accordance with the Constitution of the Trust for the rotation of Trustees Election of Trustees to represent the following Ridings:

Paparoa Maungaturoto Matakohe Kaiwaka/Mangawhai

Present Trustees required to retire from that position but eligible for re-election:

Trustees retiring from their position:

Vacancy

One Trustee One Trustee One Trustee One Trustee

Noel Radd

Derek Hope Doug Donaldson

Nominations must be received by the Secretary/Administration Manager of the Board no later than 5pm on 4th November 2015. Nomination forms are available at The Kauri Museum & on website: www.kaurimuseum.com.

1. A person can only be nominated as a Trustee to represent a Riding in which that person is a resident.

2. The Nominator and Seconder must be residents of the particular Riding the Nominee is to represent.

All Welcome Enquiries to: Colleen Glass – Administration Manager | Phone: 09 431 7417

Jacoba Puharich, Secretary 439 7356 jacobap@xtra.co.nz

Don’t Drink and Drive

Pay attention!

around road works

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

PRIVATE LANDLORDS DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT! HAVE THE SECURITY OF FINDING A QUALITY TENANT THROUGH OUR CHECKING SERVICES & TAILORED LANDLORD PACKAGES.

2 Bledisloe Street, Ruawai

98 Freyburg Street, Ruawai

Close to Town Modern 3 bedroom home, built round the 1970’s, flat easy care section. 807m2. Modern Kitchen single garage. Short walk to shops.

Let this be your next home Tidy, Cosy 3 good size bedrooms with office or sewing.

Lovely back private porch covered in. Good Masport Fireplace and heat pump. Open plan living plenty outside parking. Owner wanting to move closer to family, well worth considering. $175,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1367996 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

$159,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1315254 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

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MANAGE YOUR PROPERTY WITH LESS FUSS. CALL THE TEAM NOW TO FIND OUT 09 439 7575

82 Freyburg Street, Ruawai

86A Freyburg Street, Ruawai

First Home Buyers or Investors Good tidy 3 Bedroom home, with established gardens, double garage with outside stainless steel bench for cleaning the fish. Great area for fishing. Large lounge, all aluminium joinery fully fenced may suit as holiday home, furniture may stay. Well worth considering now. $179,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1225183 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Delightful 2 Story A Frame 3 Bedroom A frame with 2 Bedroom up stairs and one down. Open plan living creating a nice flow through the living area. Insulated ceiling and floors large 2 car garaging and workshop. Just on the edge of town.

Ray White Dargaville

Ray White Dargaville

Open home Sunday 18th October 2015, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

$175,000 Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 rwdargaville.co.nz/1364115 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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22nd Oct 23rd Oct 26th Oct

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