KAIPARA LIFESTYLER OctOber 21 - 2014
Bequest means protection for historic boats u by Colin Patterson
The generosity of a Dargaville man has meant the town’s museum is $46,000 better off.
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Do you have a question for Council? Ratepayers and residents in the Kaipara have a new opportunity to get answers to questions concerning the day to day operations involved in running the district. Welcome to Council Corner, which will become a regular feature on KLTV our web-based television channel. To access the channel visit www. kaiparalifestyler.co.nz. In Council
Corner, Kaipara District Council commission chair, John Robertson will make a regular appearance, along with items of news and interest to the wider Kaipara, to offer advice and guidance on council issues. Do you have a question for council? Send it to info@thelifestyler.co.nz and check your weekly Kaipara Lifestyler for broadcast details.
ARATAPU TAVERN & HOTEL BIG KIDS’ COSTUME PARTY 31st October 2014
Wear a costume & be in to win! KIDS COSTUME PARTY p Brian Warmington (centre) presents the cheque from his cousin Graham’s estate to Dargaville Museum president Don Elliott. Museum manager Pene McKenzie is at left
Graham Warmington, who died in March aged 70, stipulated in his will that if any money was left after his home was sold, the surplus would go to Dargaville Museum. Last week Mr Warmington’s cousin Brian was able to present museum president Don Elliott with a cheque for $46,000. Brian Warmington said his cousin worked on the wharves and did a lot of other jobs, include bridge building for Rope Construction. He had no known connection with the museum, although was a friend of Ron Halliday who did. Mr Elliott says the bequest came as a shock. “It’s a great gift for the museum.” He says the money will be used to build a shelter to protect the museum’s
collection of old boats and dinghies, some of which are 80 years old. “It’ll be called the Graham Warmington boat shelter.” Currently they are stored outside and are exposed to the elements. He says a shelter is very appropriate as the Warmington family has historic links to boats on the Northern Wairoa River. Museum manager Pene McKenzie says work will start as soon as building consents have been obtained. While there is no timeline, the aim is to have the shelter finished before next winter. Mr Elliott says the Warmington bequest will be kept in a special fund. Any money left over will be used for special projects within the museum. ¢
High tea with the Mad Hatter
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Ms McKenzie says there will be entertainment to accompany the sumptuous high tea, and a chance for everyone to meet the Mad Hatter. Proceeds from the event will go to the museum’s lighting project. “The lights in the maritime hall are 30 years old and need replacing,” says Ms McKenzie. Tickets cost $20 a head and are available from the museum, phone 09 439 7555. ¢
MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY! • Fabulous High Tea • Entertainment • Spot Prizes
Outrageous Hat Competition
Tickets at the Museum or Phone 09 439 7555 All proceeds to the Dargaville Museum Lighting Upgrade Project
LIGHTHOUSE FUNCTION CENTRE Harding Park Dargaville Sunday 9th November 2014 at 2.pm - $20 per head
Performing Live 8.00PM – CLOSE
Food & Drinks “Treats” for everyone! NO COVER CHARGE
Performing the most loved songs past to present
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LABOUR WEEKEND 2014
RIDE E IK B IL A R T IA R O R TANGITE ihua Ranges” “Ride Part of the Tang
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35kms of thrills, views & action.
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It’s time to get your craziest hat out of the wardrobe, with Dargaville Museum holding a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. The tea’s all ready to be poured on Sunday November 9 at 2pm. Museum manager Pene McKenzie says everyone will be encouraged to wear a hat, in the spirit of Lewis Carroll’s timeless masterpiece of fantasy, Alice in Wonderland. A prize for the craziest hat and spot prizes will be awarded.
SIDETRACK
12 NOON – 3.00PM
Apple bobbing, Lollies, Games, Contests
THIS WEEK!
JUNIOR TRACK
2.7kms fully separate loop - no road crossings
MIDGETS TRACK
Free for the kids - safe & basic learner course
Sunday 26th October 2014 – Labour Weekend
Sign on from 7.30am onwwards - Track open 9am - 2.30pm Adult – $30.00 • Children $15 (15 and under) • Midgets Free! Venue: Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria, Northland (30 mins from Whangarei and Dargaville) Signposted from State Highway 14, Tangiteroria More Info: www.tangiteroriatrailride.co.nz – facebook.com/TangiteroriaTrailBikeRide Phone Scott: 027 544 4291
All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pillion passengers. Helmets and suitable footwear to be worn at all times.
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