October 25 2016
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Kaurilands new home The future plan
The Maungaturoto Rest Home and Village has been established for more than twenty years …
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Showcasing two mediums
Mangawhai Artists Gallery is hosting an exhibition featuring two mediums, glass and wood …
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p The opening of the new Kaurilands Skill Centre Trust residence was celebrated with Far North mayor John Carter, Kaurilands general manager Karen Duncan, trust chair Karen Ringrose and residents at the ribbon cutting ceremony. Supporters, builders and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the project. See the story on page 7 …
Local elections outcome confirmed A recount of informal votes for the Kaipara constituency for the Northland Regional Council requested by unsuccessful candidate, Rob Stevenson, has failed to change the outcome of the recent local body election.
Time to recharge
Alan and Maxine Stringer have been familiar faces in the Dargaville business community for 36 years and are now closing up shop …
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Dargaville’s elected candidate for the NRC seat, Penny Smart, retains her position after Mr Stevenson filed the recount application in the Whangarei District Court. Meanwhile, new Kaipara District Council Mayor Greg Gent and councillors
have been sworn in this week, formally bringing elected democracy back to the district. The event was held at 3pm on Tuesday before friends and family with council CEO Graham Sibery administering the oath of office.
“The swearing in was heralded by a powhiri organised by the Maori Affairs Advisory Group,” said democratic services manager, Sean Mahoney.
continued on page 3 …
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