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Harbour clean-up task begins u by Paul Campbell

A multimillion-dollar 10-year programme of work to restore the health of the Kaipara Harbour and create hundreds of jobs has been signalled with the signing of an agreement at Waihaua Marae, Arapaoa, on the Tinopai peninsula.

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P7 p History in the making: those who gathered at Waihaua Marae to witness the signing aimed to restore the health of Kaipara Moana

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The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the government, councils and Kaipara Uri last Friday recognises the Kaipara Moana Remediation Programme that aims to halve sediment loss from land to sea. At the current rate, 2,000 tonnes of sediment flow each day from the land into the waterway.

For the 10 years, costs are estimated at up to $300 million, with the programme kickstarted by the government committing $100 million and a matching $100 million contribution from local councils and landowners.

Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith said the signing was a historic event.

“There have been some big hauls caught on the Kaipara Harbour, but they don’t come much bigger than a $100m catch of taxpayer money. I’m delighted the mighty Kaipara is getting recognition of this scale. There is much work ahead, but if ever there was a day when the tides turned for the Kaipara it was last Friday.“ Kaipara District Council was not a signatory because the Northland Regional Council has responsibility

for waterways, farm environment plans, riparian planting and soil and water monitoring.

The programme is predicted to create around 300 new jobs; 200 for direct farm work such as fencing streams and wetlands, establishing water reticulation systems, preparing and planting land, weeding, and hill country stabilisation.

A further 100 will be in the rural sector for nurseries, fencing manufacture, and farm advisory services. continued on page 3 …

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p Photographers contributing to this year’s ever-popular Kaipara Kaleidoscope calendar have gone above and beyond to capture the beauty of our slice of paradise. From waiting for the perfect moment when the sunset lights up the sky to taking flight in a gyrocopter to present a new view of Tokatoka, this year’s showcase of images, supported by generous local businesses, is a tour de force. It’s for sale now at 100% McKay’s in Dargaville, with proceeds going to the Anglican Church.

This calendar is a popular gift to post to expatriate friends and family. However, postal services remind us all, that this year it’s prudent to send cards, letters and gifts a week earlier than normal to account for Covid-related disruption in many foreign countries.

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p He’s quested through the South Island, visiting all the small towns along the way, and now he’s doing the northern leg of an epic journey, which will see him circumnavigate the nation. Charlie, the travelling cat, came to Dargaville last Thursday for a walk down Victoria Street, visiting select shops and meeting the locals. His ‘driver’ and best friend Saskia is on a year-long tour of New Zealand and decided to bring her long-haired ragdoll feline along for the ride. Charlie was destined to be a therapy cat in retirement homes. However, his curious and feisty nature made him long for more adventure. Now, he’s serving as an ambassador of goodwill, while Saskia helps tidy up roadsides and parks to keep NZ looking great along the way.

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p Mysterious shapes have appeared on the hillside opposite Baldrock Road where it joins the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai highway. These giant glyphs resemble the mysterious crop circles which UFO spotters insist are evidence of intergalactic graffiti. However, the geometric shapes, in this case, are an artistic expression of a more down to earth nature. Inscribed in the spring growth of grass and pasture using agricultural implements it remains to be seen if the series of ‘alien’ patterns expands or changes along with the season. Until then, it may just count as the Kaipara’s largest art exhibition.

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Te Kopuru benefits from fund

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While the upcoming elections may change the nation’s funding plans in future, the Provincial Growth Fund has had a late flurry of activity of pre-polling grants with St Peter’s Anglican Church at Te Kopuru getting a windfall.

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p Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage and Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith at the signing

Minister for the Environment David Parker signed the agreement along with Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage and guests representing the community, conservation, hapu and marae groups, as well as the agricultural sector and philanthropic organisations.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff describes the agreement as “a turning point for the restoration of the Kaipara Harbour.

It’s a shared commitment to stop the erosion of the land which is devastating New Zealand’s largest harbour, and to begin to restore and preserve the harbour as a major fish-spawning and recreational asset.”

Nor thland Regional Council chair and deputy chair of the joint committee, Penny Smart, says it is

important to recognise that landowners and community groups are already working to improve the environment.

“However, resourcing has been a constant struggle.

“The government funding of $100 million for the first six years will help bring us together and enable large-scale and targeted progress to be made.”

The Crown’s $100 million funding for the first six years of the programme is contingent on matched funding from councils, landowners and potentially other sources. Auckland Council and Northland Regional Council will consult on how council funding will be found through their respective Long Term Plan processes. ¢

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The historic building has been granted $162,000 for renovations including bell tower repairs, reroofing and painting.

The PGF says the project was supported by MP Kelvin Davis, and the work will create seven jobs for from three to six months for locals and workers redeployed from elsewhere who might have lost their jobs through Covid-19.

The church dates from its foundation stone laid in March 1902, and it was built for the cost of 247 pounds sterling — which would equate to some $60,000 today.

The church grant was included in $12.4 million for upgrades of town halls, war memorials and other community facilities around the country. Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Maori p Repairs and jobs are funded for St Peter’s Anglican Development Minister Nanaia Church in Te Kopuru Mahuta announced last week that 351 marae all across the country Jones said. “This latest government will receive much-needed upgrades investment in our economic recovery creating more than 3,100 local jobs. recognises the role of marae, which are “This funding totals $96.5 million. It often the heart of their communities and is not only the marae that will benefit. what they provide.

It also means close to $100 million will “This once in a lifetime investment will filter into communities, through wages help bring people back into work in the and into local businesses supplying regions and at the same time, upgrade building materials and fittings,” Shane this critical wellbeing infrastructure. ¢

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Bikes roll in for community cause

Musicians keep chopper flying

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Riders from many different sub-groups of the nationwide Ulysses Club gathered at Mangawhai’s St John ambulance station on Sunday to bring some goodwill and charity.

Charity-minded musicians from Dargaville and beyond have banded together to organise a special concert, benefitting the Northland Rescue Helicopter.

p Local musicians have joined forces to present an all-star Dargaville country concert for the Northland Rescue Helicopter appeal p Motorcyclists from the Ulysses Club gathered in Mangawhai to present a generous donation to the area’s St John ambulance service

The group of motorcyclists, with their collection of classic two and three-wheelers by brands like Harley Davidson and Triumph, were there to deliver a $1,000 cheque to the area’s hard-working ambulance crews. Funds, which will go toward helping keep the fleet of lifesaving vehicles rolling.

Mangawhai businesses pitched in to help welcome the travelling motorcyclists, who came from as far away as Auckland to support the team in green. Mangawhai ambulance officer, Davis Prescott, expressed special thanks

to The Dune, Olives on the Hill, Flaming Fires, Bammas Surf Shop, Mangawhai Meats, and the Wood Street Pizzeria for helping make the event, which included a buffet barbecue lunch, run smoothly.

A raffle was held as the Ulysses riders relaxed in the ambulance station’s freshly constructed garden area, with prizes going to lucky club members.

After presenting their donation, the Ulysses Club fired up their machines and headed back on the highway home, promising to return again in the spirit of community giving. ¢

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This all-star country afternoon is currently the Kaipara’s biggest event in support of the flying medics’ annual appeal. On November 1, at 1pm, an ensemble of musos, including accordionist Kevin Friedrich, Aucklandbased singer Maryanne Burney, members of the Northern Wairoa Country Music Club and the Red Eye band will take the stage, entertaining with a medley of classics.

There will be a full bar for refreshments, and afternoon tea is provided in the cover price of $10, which will go toward the helicopter appeal. Further opportunities to put a coin in the collector’s bucket will be

available throughout the afternoon.

With a fleet of Sikorsky choppers to keep in the air, Northland’s helicopter rescue heroes need all the support they can muster, paying for vital fuel, equipment and maintenance to their craft. Both the president of the local country music club, Ken Foster, and concert organiser, Bruce Stenhouse agree that this is a great way to give back to the rescue crews who have saved so many local lives.

“It’s going to be a great afternoon of entertainment, with some fantastic musicians lending a hand,” they say.

“It’s all for a good cause, keeping the rescue choppers in the air.” ¢

Long Term Plan 2021-2031 This month we’ll be at a few markets around Kaipara starting some conversations about our Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031.

You’ll have a chance to talk to our elected members about where Kaipara is heading in the next 10 years.

We’ll be at the: • Paparoa Market, Saturday 17 October 2020 from 9am • Mangawhai Town & Country Market, Sunday 24 October 2020, from 9am There is also a survey to get your ideas and feedback, check kaipara.govt.nz/haveyoursay for more information.

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Election 2020 — business and economy u by Andy Bryenton

One of the biggest challenges faced by the incoming government after October 17th’s election will be to power through the Covid-19 related economic slump. How will each of the major parties boost business, and our most vital sector currently, farming?

The National Party promised a Future of Farming Fund, which will invest $20 million a year into agricultural science and innovation, as well as committing to the target of doubling the agritech industry’s value by 2025. In business, they are all about cutting red tape,

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The Labour Party wants to help out those studying agribusiness, while on the ground, they aim to promote ‘best practice’ land use.

They’ll also require improvements to farm practices to minimise the environmental burden caused by livestock, fertiliser and effluent. To boost business, they will introduce a research and development tax credit at the rate of 12.5%, to promote innovation, and reform withholding tax, to let businesses meet their tax obligations at a rate of their choosing and on their own timetable, rather than the current rigid system of provisional tax.

New Zealand First focus on Kiwi ownership. It aims to only permit farm sales to those privileged to be, or become New Zealanders, and to end foreign vertical integration in the primary industries, meaning more up-value processing onshore.

NZF wants to establish a lower tax business environment, but also wish to clamp down on big payouts to CEOs such as the infamous ‘golden

parachute’, and encourage smarter foreign investment. ACT is strongly in support of farmers as primary producers, and oppose the change of land use from profitable dairying and livestock to pine plantations for reasons of carbon sequestration. They plan to aid business growth with an overhaul of the Resource Management Act, cutting it down to size, and they also pledge to scrap the ‘charitable cause’ tax loophole and cut the company tax rate. The Green Party plans to extend the Sustainable

Farming Fund by an extra $20 million annually. Money which will, in part, be raised by a levy on nitrate pollution.

Their goal is to help identify foods that are grown in a sustainable fashion and to market these products globally for a better export price.

In business, they promise to investigate tax breaks for spending on research and development that promote sustainability, while simplifying compliance requirements for small businesses. ¢

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Supporting farmers’ health u by Ann van Egnelen

Perfecting the art of speech

This week is Ag Mental Health Week, a week to raise awareness and support of mental health in families in the farming community.

“The mental wellbeing of our farmers is getting worse at every turn.

This includes farmers in Kaipara,” says Ruawai farming wellness advocate, Mark Cameron.

“I am an advocate and rural sector spokesman for farmers’ rights across New Zealand. Stress in the industry is felt every day. I also organised the Rural Pride tractor rallies to raise awareness of farmers’ mental health needs. I did a bus tour across New Zealand, especially looking at small towns and have heard many grievances at a personal level.

“It would be great for people to thank farmers when you see them in the street. Be outspoken and part of p the solution. Put your hand over the fence and offer help. Don’t be afraid.

“Farmers identify who they are by what they do. They are at odds with what is going on, and unfortunately, a lot of this is driven by bad government policies. If you are a farmer and need help, be honest with yourself, it is OK. “Don’t run and lock yourself away, come forward and tell someone. You are a farmer and a good person, male or

Mark Cameron is supported by his partner Jodie as a Ruawai farmer and mental health advocate

female, and Kaipara is a fantastic place to live. I love this place, and you would be very hard-pressed to get me to move.

I am proud of the farmers here. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254 or call me on 021 513 328.

“Never be shy about putting one foot forward, because that one foot is the right direction toward recovery.” ¢

p A group of six nervous and excited Mangawhai Beach School students joined Wellsford School’s top speech winners for this year’s Interschool Speech Competition recently. “The competition was tough, and both schools are very proud of their contestants,” says teacher Rebecca Low. “Year three student Brydee Dixon passionately spoke on why people should eat less meat. Deacon Mathers from year four entertained the judges with a hilarious insight into a day in the life of his lunchbox. Year five’s Coco Henry shared a thoughtful and witty speech on her thoughts around school speeches. Sophie Higgins from year six spoke confidently and sincerely about her principal Mr Kemp, and year seven student Jorja Gibson amused the judges with her speech on the pros and cons of making excuses. Finally year eight student Bella Jackson urged her listeners to consider that Mangawhai Beach School teacher Mr Proud is actually a superhero. The competition had a happy ending for all, with judges declaring our first-ever tie.”

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Busy law practice expands

Young coders assemble

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Dargaville’s WRMK Lawyers is feeling comfortable and ready for a summer season of hard work, now that it is ensconced in the new premises on Victoria Street.

A new club for young people in Dargaville is providing opportunities for extracurricular fun and development outside of the usual realm of sports this summer.

It’s not a long way to move from their old practice, but it’s a world away in terms of space and amenities.

The award-winning company, which is once again nominated for accolades among their legal peers in 2020, has made the shift to new tailormade offices just across the street from Dargaville’s Four Square market, after being close neighbours for some years. WRMK’s spokesperson Melanie Pook says that the new building is more conducive to flexible p A growing business needs flexible office space, and that’s just what the team at WRMK Lawyers has secured work arrangements. Legal in Dargaville experts in a variety of fields can make use of the new and bigger size Law Firm of the Year, Regional/ offices to host meetings, mediations Suburban Law Firm of the Year and and one-on-one talks with clients in a Employer of Choice (less than 50 more welcoming space. lawyers), for the second year in a “It’s been a busy year for us, and this row. Its Dargaville office is open for expansion has been some time in the business now by appointment, to take making,” she said. “With property law care of legal matters ranging from matching the pace of the real estate wills, legacies, powers of attorney market, and a big push for wills month, and inheritance to contract and we’ve been pleased to open up more property law. You’ll find them at the space, both for us and our customers.” new premises on Victoria Street; look WRMK Lawyers is in the running for Mid- for the orange and white signage. ¢

p Young coders can have fun while sharpening up their skills and creative powers at a new club in Dargaville

Hosted by Te Roroa Learning in Victoria Street each Monday between 3.30pm and 5.30pm, Code Club is part of a large network of such clubs across New Zealand. As Te Roroa manager Janet says, it’s not just for super-genius hackers.

“It’s for kids who like to play, who enjoy games and puzzles, tinkering with things and creating things. The difference is that these days you can play and modify directly in the world of computers and smartphones.”

Nine to 13-year-olds will find a fun environment where it’s not all numbers and equations, but instead, a workshop of creative ideas put into practice through easy-to-grasp code.

Think of it more like playing with an

even more rules-free Lego set, where there’s the possibility to solve realworld problems with what you imagine.

If that’s not enough incentive to give it a try, remember that, many of the world’s most wealthy business brains got their start in code.

“We’re focussed on the kids and how they learn,” says Janet. “They’ve picked it up so fast! For some, this is the chance to build a portfolio and engage with the industry as they get older. You’re never too young to start.”

This fun club may be the start of a very flexible and well-paid career for Kaipara youth.

Visit teroroalearning.com to find out more and to enrol for semester four and beyond. ¢

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Two sides of circus at Fringe Festival

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It’s that time of year again, when keen off-road riders tune up their engines and get prepared for the legendary Tangiteroria Trail Ride.

Whangarei’s forthcoming Fringe Festival will feature two distinctly different performances featuring Dargaville’s Circus Kumarani entertainers and artists this month.

The circus arts have a long tradition stretching back to classical times, and provide not just entertainment and wonder for the young, but social insight and commentary for adults as part of the scope of their performance. On Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 two aspects of this heritage art form will be on display as part of Fringe in Whangarei.

From 3pm it’s a circus extravaganza, as Circus p Circus Kumarani members have been gearing up for a family fun show at the Whangarei Fringe Festival, as Kumarani in association with well as a parallel adult-focussed cabaret extravaganza friends from all over the north, including Waipu’s Circool Circus and the their dreams on stage.” Then, at Northland Youth Theatre, stage a family- 7pm, Kumarani Productions present friendly show with all the thrills of the Funkyray Cabaret, a show for an 18+ big top. audience, which features professional Fringe Festival organisers say that circus and flow art performers, aerial this is going to be an unmissable treat arts, dance, music, burlesque, drag, spoken word and more. for younger patrons.

It’s a showcase of the adult, “Showcasing talent from all over Tai Tokerau, this is a show that brings evocative and perception-challenging people together from the community aspect of the performance arts hosted to connect through circus and play. by some of the region’s most talented.

Tickets for both can be found at Run away with us for an afternoon and support developing artists to fulfil whangareifringe.co.nz. ¢

This year, there’s a bit of a difference to the event; or rather, a variation on the day before. While off-road two-wheelers and quads hit the trail for a 35-kilometre loop of the Tangihua Ranges on Sunday, October 25. Saturday, October 24 will be reserved for a different kind of horsepower. Equestrian adventurers will be able to enjoy a 15-kilometre trek with birds-eye views of the Northern Wairoa River p Trail ride action explodes onto the local scene again during on Saturday, a quieter October, and this time there’s the option to enjoy the trails at and less fast-paced way a slower pace to enjoy the outdoors.

This horse trek opens for registration at with the tracks open from 9am. These 11.30am on the 24th, five and a half comprise a massive main loop suitable for kilometres up Pukehuia Road (turn-off just young adults through to seasoned veteran after the bridge). riders, a second shorter loop for the Both events will benefit the Tangiteroria children, and a paddock for the ‘midgets’ school, as is customary, with organisers to enjoy while older family members tackle enthusiastic about the turn out thanks the main trail. to a warm early spring and the end of The organisers are very grateful to those coronavirus restrictions on travel within who have helped make this event possible.

New Zealand. The petrol-powered There’s more information and ways to segment of the weekend will begin bright register your interest at facebook.com/ and early on October 25, at 7.30am, tangiteroriatrailride.

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DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Ready to Crop Located in an established kumara farming area this property is well set up and ready to be cropped. Land consists of 89.6232 hectares with roughly 52 hectares of good cropping flats that are laser drained, balance rolling to flat grazing land. Tidy three bedroom home, open plan living, modern kitchen and bathroom, heat pump, office, double garaging with workshop, large decked area with swimming pool which overlooks the farm and the Northern Wairoa River. Property has good infrastructure with large kumara storage sheds, woolshed, four bay implement shed, large hay barn, sheep and cattle yards.

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Don't Let This Dairy Farm Get Away • • • • •

194 hectares (three titles) 36 bail rotary shed Large calf rearing shed Four-bedroom home Four-bedroom two story home

A dairy farm that has room for improvement. It has the size, good buildings, bore water and the location to town. Currently being run with a manager in place.

Milking up to 280 cows and all stock wintered on.

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375 hectares in eight titles with location. GJ Gardner family home with large deck and captivating views. Fattening 300 Friesian bulls (from four day old through to finishing). Mixture of flats, rolling hills with some steeper. 64 paddocks with internal four and two electric wires. Covered calf rearing shed, three bay implement shed, half round barn, three sets of stock yards - two with loading facilities and head bails. Water supply is by way of a bore and dams. Call us to discuss the options available for purchase.

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Call us now to discuss the options that are available for purchase, properties such as this are rare to the market.

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DARGAVILLE 1 Clearview Close Sensational Work from Home - Motivated Vendors Take advantage of the new generation in business.

Suitable for disabled with wide hallways and generously proportioned rooms, abundant with features and quality, including an internal lift. The basement is of commercial grade, approximately 310m2, replicating the upper level, giving a total of 636m2. Very quiet with Fibre connection and courier services - ideal for a home based white-collar business; warehousing goods; car collections or create a studio/flat. A low maintenance home, immaculately kept – living is easy.

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This dairy farm is in an established dairy farming community located just out of the Dargaville township.

The property could offer options around future development with a great lifestyle being so close to town with schools, sports, shopping. Comprising of 146 hectares in six titles, this self-contained dairy farm is milking 230 cows with last years production of 89,000kg MS. Good infrastructure including a twostorey, two bedroom home, double and single garaging, sleepout. 17 ASHB, large round barn with attached four bay shed, concrete feed bin.

Call now for the different purchase options.

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co-working and meeting space, tourism promotion activities and is passionate about initiatives to increase engagement for the businesses and community groups in the wider Dargaville area.

Proud to be rated in the top 10 most hospitable towns in New Zealand (as voted by AirBnB users), the DCDB is excited to be a part of the significant growth in the region.

With the recent success of the Buy Local, Go Northwest Getaways and Facebook engagement campaigns,

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Its work also includes offering support to local businesses and community groups, driving tourism in the area and being the social media and online marketing connector to the world through its website, Facebook pages and newsletters.

If you have a business or community initiative you want to discuss or require assistance in getting started, contact the team at the DCDB today.

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‘Perfect storm’ a windfall waiting

Norfolk Court

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Norfolk Court Home & Hospital Ltd

Northland house prices are up, but available property numbers are relatively low for this time of the year according to the latest reports from the real estate industry. That means we’re entering a time when it’s profitable to sell, as unexpected fallout from the Covid crisis spurs housing investment by two north-focussed sectors.

Year-on-year, house prices are up more than 16% compared to this time in 2019, despite Covid. Despite this, aggregators such as realestate.co.nz report that 10 out of 19 regions in New Zealand have limited supply to meet the demand for house hunters.

Interestingly, two of the big groups who have shown a traditional desire for settling here in Kaipara are overrepresented in the figures of those searching for a new home.

Demand from older people resettling in sunnier northern climes, and taking advantage of what is still a large-scale difference between sale prices in Auckland and Kaipara, is undiminished.

If anything, there’s been a bump up in the number of people quitting the metropolis.

However, there’s a second group who are adding their voice to the argument for coming north, and they are at the other end of the demographic curve.

According to the latest REINZ figures,

there were 7,652 residential proper ty sales in August, which was up 25% compared to August last year — the highest number of sales in the month of August since 2015. Out of this number, many are first home buyers, and many of these are looking to the regions to get a hand on the first rung of the ladder, not to mention seeking a ‘healthier’ environment for young p First home buyers join retirees and older citizens seeking the good life in Northland; this summer will provide the perfect families. First home opportunity to show them what they could gain from living here buyers borrowed $1.344 billion in new mortgages in August, up asked about their holiday plans 46% compared to August last year. indicated they’re coming north for the Kiwisaver withdrawals to buy homes sand and sun. That makes a perfect storm of access, desirability and a trend are up 25%.

Additionally, the coming holiday toward buying. season, when Kiwis cannot go overseas, For local sellers, it means it’s time to means that fully half of Aucklanders list early and catch the wave. ¢

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Sunshine hours give a boost u by Andy Bryenton

The official advice is in from NIWA, and it seems that during the last segment of 2020 we’re in for a hot one. Beyond all the statistics compiled by the busy climate and atmospheric scientists sits the assurance that temperatures will be up as spring moves into summer, and that’s great news for holidaymakers coming north.

It’s also good news for those who have moved to Kaipara for the lifestyle. We’re batting even with Nelson for sunniest spot this year. Thus it’s good to hear that in addition to the simple pleasures of surf, sand, and a bit of relaxation, the long sunshine hours of Northland are good for your health in a variety of ways. Aside from the perennial reminder to utilise sunscreen and shade during the most fiercely bright parts of the day, there are definite health benefits to living in the sunny Kaipara, and they go beyond the purely psychological.

The first is vitamin D, the chemical, which helps form stronger bones and combats the onset of diseases like osteoporosis. Vitamin D is formed in the skin as cholesterol is metabolised, and it only takes 15 minutes or so to get a healthy dose. The funny thing is, we can’t readily get this vital vitamin any other way. Pills like cod liver oil supplements can bolster supplies when

the weather is gloomy. Still, nothing beats a walk in the sunshine to get your vitamin D reserves recharged. Vitamin D also plays a part in your immune system’s rapid response to viruses. This mechanism is one of many reasons why the cold and flu season corresponds with dark and rainy weather in winter.

Sunshine also helps you sleep, by reinforcing the diurnal sleeping and waking cycle and stimulating the production of melatonin when the sun finally sets. A good night’s sleep is vital to good mental health and also has been shown to aid in maintaining a healthy weight. While exposure to the summer sun, especially in the early morning, also has a statistical correlation to weight loss, perhaps the most important benefit of getting out in the sunshine is the production of serotonin, the brain chemical, which elevates your mood and makes you feel calm and focussed. The opposite effect, when grim weather and

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dark days elicit a feeling of fear and depression, is recognised as seasonal affective disorder, and the summer sun is the best cure.

Add all these factors to the fact that sunny days are a great motivation for swimming, fishing, hiking and sports, all great forms of exercise, and you can see why our part of the country can lay claim to the title of ‘best place to live’. The only downside? Finding a great space on the beach when a nation full of holidaymakers have also found out about the therapeutic benefits of basking in the Kaipara sun. ¢

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SUNWISE Solar builds just got easier u by Andy Bryenton

Solar power is a technology that has been teetering on the edge of massive uptake for the past decade, with pros and cons relating to its payback time and cost to benefit ratio filling kilometres of columns like these. Now, it looks like a decisive point has come down in solar’s favour, with building consents removed from ground-based solar arrays.

It may have a much larger impact in rural areas than in urban environments, and not just due to space constraints.

The new amendments to building rules, which came into effect at the beginning of September, make it clear that there are no consents required for groundbased, ie not mounted on a roof, solar arrays up to 20 square metres, or double this if the design and build is undertaken by a qualified professional.

However, that sized restriction is struck off for those building solar in rural areas.

To be fair, that’s also where the open space is there for the taking, in areas, perhaps, too steep for livestock which conveniently face north. Not that a single gigantic solar array may be needed for some of the most popular rural applications. Farms have been early adopters of solar for milking shed applications. Still, there are just as many

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ways in which the power of the sun can be used to make off-the-grid baches or cabins a viable proposition. Solar power is a perfect source of energy for those running minimalist, low-tech homes in tune with nature, where cooking and other energy-intensive tasks are given over to gas.

One area where this new lack of building consent will make a big difference is in remote water pumping stations. Far-flung bores and wells were once exclusively serviced by rattly old generators and pumps that required supervision, fuel and usually earplugs.

Substitute this approach for a solar unit which pumps when the sun shines and has panels no longer encumbered by

consent costs, and it’s a definite win.

That is doubly true when combined with another amendment to the building regulations, which allows ‘small pipe supporting structures’ and flexible water bladders up to 200,000 litres capacity to be installed with no building consent either.

For those who were on the fence as to whether solar adds up financially, this little extra cut to the cost of installation may be a push to act. For many, staring down the prospect of a long, hot summer again for 2021, the combination of savings suggested by solar pumps, pipes and flexible irrigation water storage will seem like some longoverdue common sense. ¢

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New evidence balances emissions u by Andy Bryenton

A significant new piece of independent research released by Beef + Lamb New Zealand this month, shows the woody vegetation on New Zealand sheep and beef farms is offsetting between 63 per cent and 118 per cent of their on-farm agricultural emissions, meaning these farms are close to being carbon neutral.

The report will help us make a case to have on-farm sequestration recognised, so farmers are incentivised to do more.

It’s also part of B+LNZ’s strategy of telling the story of New Zealand’s worldleading and environmentally sustainable red meat production. Many sheep and beef farmers have been doing significant work over the last few years to enhance their biodiversity.

The research was led by Dr Bradley Case, Auckland University of Technology, and raises some interesting points for lawmakers to consider.

For example, if the midpoint in the report’s range is used, woody vegetation on sheep and beef farms is absorbing about 90 per cent of onfarm agricultural emissions. B+LNZ will continue to advocate at a political policy level for farmers to have recognition for this sequestration.

In a twist which seems counterenvironmentalist from a Kiwi point of view, most native trees on sheep and beef farms do not qualify for inclusion in the ETS because of international rules. However, if farmers are ultimately to face a price for agricultural

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emissions; it is vital they get credit for their sequestration.

“We hope that this study will broaden understanding of red meat’s climate change impact,” say B+LNZ spokespeople addressing the new findings.

“The study should reassure consumers that New Zealand beef and lamb are among the most sustainable in the world. There has been a huge amount

of focus in the last couple of years on red meat’s climate impact. Most of the focus has been on emissions, but with any product, it makes sense to consider the whole business.”

Absolute emissions from red meat production in New Zealand have already reduced by 30 per cent since 1990 while maintaining similar levels of production. New Zealand has one of the lowest carbon footprints for each

kilo of production in the world. Beef + Lamb has gone further, and wants to bring even more facts to the table. It has commissioned research by Dr Stewart Ledgard at AgResearch to calculate a net carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb using this latest research.

This research will feed into the red meat sector’s strategy to support farmers to continue to restore and enhance the biodiversity on their farms. ¢

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“Well wot tha heck. Wear did the Aussies come from Dog? Scared the heck outa me an' the boys.”

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“Yup,” was Boss's reply. “Lots happinen, summas just about hear, an' it'll soon be Chrissmiss! Whaddaya reckin Dog. Off ta Pouto wiv the boat ona ute, barbies and snapper.” Oh year, Boss, an' seegulls ter chase too? Nah. This year I'll settil fer a sleep ina sun.

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minutes of injury time but no winner.”

“Tipical,” seda Boss. “They come as close as most Aussie teams though, so we betta watch out. That new bloke Foster will be havin' to have a good look at selecshins for next week.”

“Mind you deah,” Sharlene sed.

“There's more importint stuff going on than footy. We got the 'lections commin' up an wile it seems that Juicynda gonna romp home, I'm a bit wurried about our mate Winstin. That Crusher woman I reckin is is a bit hopeful, wen she's lined up her mates to say alla good things about her. Anyway, we'll see soon enuff.”

“Yep,” Boss said then.”It's hapenin' all over, Donild Chump ina States got crook with coronyvirus wen he reckined he was superman. Insted, he made alla peeple ina White House crook too. Haha. Crook.

He's a crook, not jus' crook ek.” Wile Boss was laffing at hisself, Sharlene give me a wink, ana pikelit.

“Well, witch ever way you look at it.

It's a pritty good time to be in kiwi land,” she sed.

“Wear all down ter level one, and even if we can't fly off to Aussie, an' Fiji, an’ places, we seem ter have that coronyvirus pretty much sorted.” I saw Sharlene touch the woodin woolshed steps wile she sed it. I reckin humans touch bitsa wood to make good stuff happen. I tried it, but everthing just stayed the same.

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by Alltech (NZ) Limited

Mycotoxins are poisonous compounds produced by mould, and a brief review of symptoms that can be produced by various mycotoxins reveals a broad range of effects.

Virtually all mycotoxins will weaken the immune system in animals. It can be the underlying cause of other diseases starting to show. Acidosis, retained placentas and metritis can all arise secondarily to a weakened immune system. Early embryonic mortality, abortions and a high number of services each conception can also be symptoms of mycotoxin challenge.

Diarrhoea, which can have a number of causes, can also be due to contamination by a group of mycotoxins known as trichothecenes. Some mycotoxins can cause lesions by direct contact with the gut lining. Loss of appetite is associated with mycotoxins, particularly a compound known as DON. This compound is typically the most common mycotoxin found in many surveys and is in the top three most commonly detected mycotoxins in New Zealand.

Further symptoms of mycotoxins include irregular oestrous cycles, lack of response to veterinary therapy, udder oedema, presence of ulcers/abscesses in the digestive tract, high somatic cell counts, lethargy, low milk production, gangrene, swelling of feet and lameness.

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 20 October 2020 edition is Monday 19 October 2020

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ALL READY for Spring and Summer at Fannons. Short sleeved shirts from $40 and shorts from $52. Work shorts from $19.95. Fannons, 52 Victoria Street, Dargaville, 09 439 8946.

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

ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628

OVEN — Atlas wall, good condition, ideal for bach or house, $200 ONO. Phone/text 027 459 7103 or 09 439 7103.

PAINTER & PLASTERER 25 years experience, top quality work. Painting, plastering, airless spraying, water blasting. Free quotes phone 09 439 0804 or 021 074 9152.

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

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

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

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

DR. EVA Hill saved many people with cancer. She wrote a book called “Why be afraid of cancer”. For a copy of this book, please send $10 to Lance Bullock, PO Box 196, Dargaville 0340. Include your printed postal address.

GARDEN OR Nursery stakes 1,100cm and 1,500cm.

Treated pine. Cheap. Phone 09 439 0860.

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

Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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.

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

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

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

Wanted to Rent WANTING TO rent 3 bedroom house. Working couple no children, good clean quiet tenants, 027 474 9003/09 405 4618, Dargaville or residential.

Grazing GRAZING AVAILABLE for up to 80 yearlings. Good rate & care. Available now in Mangawhai area. Long term preferred. 027 447 2696.

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

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

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DARGAVILLE SALE THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER

45 x 2yr Angus & Hfrdx Steers 45 x 2yr Angus & Hfrdx Heifers 60 x 15mth W/F & Angx Steers 50 x 15mth W/F & Angx Heifers 40 x Spring Born Frsn Bull Calves (100kg+) 15 x W/F Wnr Steers DI & BJ Crawford, MA & JD Beatty F/ Trust, Pinaki Station, Amua Ltd, CJ & SJ Clement & Tauihu Farm Further enquiries Contact Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Michael Younger 027 439 4023 Andrew Simpson 027 449 1228

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CLASSIFIEDS 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville A-A Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

CIRCUS KUMARANI Kumarani Productions Trust AGM 5.30pm on Wed 28th October, 15 Onslow St, Dargaville. New Board Members and Volunteers welcomed! If you are interested in learning more about governance and making a difference in the community, please come along. Kumarani provides social circus programmes for all ages and abilities. www.circuskumarani.co.nz CITIZENS ADVICE Bureau has launched a campaign to address Digital Exclusion. There is a huge impact on many people with the shift of services and forms moving online. The campaign was publicly launched with Paul Hunt, Chief Human Rights Commissioner, signing the petition. Call in to the Dargaville office, open 10am–1pm, at 37 Hokianga Rd (Town Hall complex) to sign the petition.

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

HEALING ROOMS Tuesday 7.00, all welcome, Lion of Judah building River Road.

KULJISH TRADERS Secondhand shop 20c Edwards St Dargaville Open 9.30–3.30 Tuesday’s, Thursday’s & Sundays. We buy & sell quality furniture & homeware.

BAYLYS BEACH COMMUNITY POT LUCK DINNER NW GOLF CLUB Friday 16th October 2020.

Doors open at 5.30pm.

Meal 6.30pm.

Please bring along a dish to share.

Families welcome.

Bar open

RUAWAI COMMUNITY

SPORTS CLUB Annual General Meeting Monday 19th October 7:00pm at the club on Wharf Road, Ruawai ALL ARE WELCOME!

KAIHU VALLEY WAR MEMORIAL HALL

TWILIGHT GOLF Northern Wairoa Golf Club Starts 8th October, every Thursday 4–6pm.

Dinner available, Prizes and raffles.

All Welcome

The Northland Agricultural Research Farm Inc AGM is on the 19th November 2020.

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.

AGM

Wednesday 28th October

At 7pm

All welcome

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 20 October 2020 edition is Monday 19 October 2020 Public Notices

AGM Wednesday 21st October 2020 in the Auditorium 7:30pm.

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Public Notices

Otamatea Repertory Theatre Inc Notice of Annual General Meeting

To be held at the theatre, Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto Wednesday 18th November 2020 @ 7pm All welcome

Western Sharks Rugby Held at Dargaville Rugby and Sports Club Sunday 18th October, 3pm start.

All Blacks vs Australia game on Live at 4pm.

Dinner and prizegiving at 6pm.

Players, Sponsors, Club Members for all Club Codes are welcome.

Funeral Services

Warmly invites you …

Hospice Kaipara warmly invites you to participate in this free 4 week programme on Grief and Loss.

A weekly session of 2 hours over 4 consecutive weeks talking about grief, what it is, how it impact us, how we can find support or support ourselves and types of grief.

NORTHLAND HEADSTONES

Servicing all of Kaipara.

View our headstones at northlandheadstones.co.nz

Date:

Tuesday 20th, 27th October and 3rd November 2020. The final session will be Wednesday 11th November 2020 Time: 5.00-7.00 pm Venue: Dargaville Boating Club Facilitator: Josie Scott MA, MNZAC All welcome to attend and light refreshments – sandwiches, rolls, savouries etc. You are welcome to arrive around 4.30pm for a cuppa prior to the start of each session.

RSVP or any enquires to: Hospice Kaipara Phone 09 439 3330 ex 6716 Email office@hospicekaipara.org.nz Sharyn: support@hospicekaipara.org.nz Please register your interest by Thursday 15th October 2020

Public notice

of application for on-licence (Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) VTV PARTNERS of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 1955 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka known as Eutopia cafe.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is cafe/event venue.

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Brewed Intentions Limited of Mangawhai Heads, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at Shop 13 & 14, 7 Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads known as Brewed As Collective.

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

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 11pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

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

This is the second publication of this notice.

This notice was first published on October 6th.

Public Notices

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 1am.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

PEST CONTROL OPERATION

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

This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 6th October 2020.

The Northland Regional Council (NRC) is publicly notifying its intent to carry out a possum and rat control operation from 14th October 2020 – 20th November 2020. Contractors employed by Northland Regional Council will carry out the operation at Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes) using vertebrate toxic agents (diphacinone & cholecalciferol) in bait stations. Some areas of the domain may be closed to the public, however day visitor and camping facilities will still be available.

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

For enquiries contact Northland Regional council on 0800 002 004

Public notice

www.nrc.govt.nz

of application for on-licence (Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) VTV PARTNERS of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 1955 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka known as Eutopia cafe.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is cafe/event venue.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc

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The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 1am.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

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

This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 6th October 2020.

Situations Vacant

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Our Values People First Taangata I te tuatahi Respect Whakaute (tuku mana) Caring Manaaki Communication Whakawhitiwhiti korero Excellence Taumata teitei (hiranga)

Community Mental Health Nurse – Kaipara Community Mental Health & Addiction Services (1.0FTE) Vacancy No: NS20-155

Closes: 23 October 2020

Job Description and Official Application Form are available from our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz/careers or by contacting Recruitment Officer, Tel: +64 9 430 4101 ext 60689, Email: jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz, Postal: c/o Northland District Health Board, Private Bag 9742, Whangarei 0148, New Zealand

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October 13 - 2020 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

OPEN HOME 225 Turkey Flat Road, Te Kopuru

$1,395,000 +GST if any

OPEN HOME — 17th & 18th October 1pm—3pm.

Available for the first time to someone else. A beautiful character villa with 4 bedrooms, en-suite, spa bath, separate dining area, 2 lounges one opening onto North facing deck overlooking your own lakes — including a frog pond — surrounded by pastoral land and in the distance, ranges and rocky outcrops. The other with its own deck and large summer entertaining area under a magnificent white, sweet smelling wisteria for shade.

10 Third Ave, Dargaville

$249,000

Now is the right time, long-time tenants happy to stay on.

3 bedroom relocate house with a good-sized conservatory.

Plenty of cupboard space, insulated top & bottom, decent sized section & only partially fenced.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

PLUS:- 2 Homestays providing an income stream. Imagine welcoming paying guests to the pavilion (an historic building moved on to the property) with its huge deck overlooking Northland countryside and with a cosy ambience. Or the Turkey Flat Blockhouse Retreat, a transformed Paper Mill made on site from handmade blocks. Providing accommodation for discerning travellers from near and far. Imagine yourself creating works of art or having your own workshop in the renovated shearing shed (still has the loading race nearby if needed). Growing your own vegetables and being self-sufficient on the 21 acres around these and other buildings including an old wooden garage and potting sheds.

SURROUND YOURSELF by tranquillity, the sounds, sights and smells while enjoying the wonder of nature. Enjoy a short trip to fish, walk, swim, get some ions and vitamin D, gather tuatua at low-tide, or simply just be ... at Glinks Gully on Ripiro Beach. Moor your boat nearby on the Northern Wairoa River and explore the Kaipara Harbour, visit the Lighthouse, Kai Iwi Lakes or the Kauri Forests.

The untapped potential here is waiting for you. Guests say .... “it is only when you arrive here you realise the photos do not do it justice”. You need to see it for yourself. Only approximately 3/4 of an hour from Auckland by helicopter.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Jean has recently attained ‘Executive’ status with Ray White NZ 2019–2020 Longevity, hard work and integrity have seen Jean complete nearly 28 years in the business — testimony to her success.

Jean Johnson is a successful Kaipara Real Estate Licensee Salesperson and Principal of Dargaville Ray White.

The reason for Jean’s success is simple — a wide range of experience and knowledge — word of mouth travels fast.

38 Walker Terrace, Te Kopuru

$287,000

Located in Te Kopuru a small town 10 minutes outside of Dargaville, short walk to the popular school and local dairy.

Character home situated in a no-exit street, large section (1113m2). Back of house facing sun all day, sheltered + views. 3 Bedrooms, insulated top & bottom and fireplace. Put your own touches to this lovely character home. A must to consider.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

“Selling a home should be a comfortable experience”.

Jean does her utmost to make it stress-free and easy. “It’s all about building trusting relationships”.

A high performer for many years commencing from 1991 and still enjoying every minute.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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