Kaipara Lifestyler, October 30 2012

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October 30 2012

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Decades of debt  by Paul Campbell

The stark reality of the $80 million Kaipara debt created under the former Kaipara District Council has been highlighted by the fact it will take ten years to reduce by just 25 per cent.

Fifty years of memories

The Dargaville Little Theatre is preparing for their jubilee at Queen’s Birthday weekend …

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Head boy and girl named

Andrew McLaren and Graeson Kermode are excited for the challenges of being head boy and girl for 2013 …

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Country Life exhibition

Dargaville artist, Pauline Gough, is exhibiting around 40 paintings depicting country scenes …

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This was revealed by the Chairman of Commissioners, John Robertson, in response to claims that a ‘new rates bomb’ has been revealed in the final accounts of the KDC. The Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers chair, Ron Manderson, had said that the accounts “are believed to show  ‘Going in the right direction’: Kaipara commissioners from left, John Robertson, Colin Dale, the annual loss is $9,300,000 or Richard Booth and Peter Winder $10,000,000 worse” than predicted while the current rates were set.

“Ratepayers apathy, in the past, council debt of $80 million and is not “With a supposed 19.8% annual an added extra. has contributed to our current increase in rates this year, and 9.9% “The Long Term Plan set by the debt situation.” more next year in the existing Long previous council from which rates have “There is no easy way out, but Term Plan, presumably this further been struck made it clear. After the 10 Kaipara people can lead the recovery $10,000,000 added to our debt, year plan debt will still be there, down of these situations with ratepayers and and debt servicing, will require even to $60 million. citizens support.” further rates increases?”

The KCRA is circulating a petition he asked. seeking accountability and monetary “After the 10 year plan debt Mr Robertson said this recoveries — if there is enough ratepayer was not the case. “Just to support — and it says former Kaipara will still be there, down to clarify the potential loss councillor Jonathan Larsen, electoral $60 million” of about $9 million was candidate Craig Jepson, and Mangawhai put out to the public last businessman, Mark Rowbotham are December. It is old news. The annual What it means is that we are now joining our executive with particular accounts adopted on Tuesday last going in the right direction.” emphasis on economic recovery issues showed the loss in this area at $10.6 Mr Manderson said on behalf of KCRA in Kaipara. million. It indicates that the council has that “it is important our members support KCRA wants limits to a maximum to get its financial house in order.” short, medium, and long term goals and of 10% annual rate increases, He added that the $10.6 million, develop our competencies, capacities, retrospective enquiries, accountabilities added to a loss the previous year of and moral persuasion abilities to regain and recoveries to reduce debts by up to $5.7 million, is included in the overall some control, especially of our rates. $30,000,000.

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Baylys Beach photographer lives the dream

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Although Robyn has been a photographer for almost 30 years, it is only in recent years that she has transformed her childhood passion for African wildlife into a career.

This was her third trip to Africa, travelling through nine countries from South Africa to Kenya.

Robyn timed her journey to coincide with the ‘Great Migration’ when animals migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the reserve literally teems with wildlife, a photographer’s dream.

She spent three weeks in the Mara and hired a professional guide who was particularly skilled at predicting an animal‘s direction.

“On several occasions we arrived at a point well before the animal which meant I could take great ‘head-on’ shots.”

“The reserve is criss-crossed with hundreds of capillary-like tracks. It’s critical the guides know where they’re going — had it not been for the dedication and knowledge of my guide, I wouldn’t have got the shots that I did.”

Robyn photographed all the ‘big game’ and saw, in total, eight notoriously elusive leopards but one of the highlights, she says, was watching major herds of wildebeest cross the crocodile-infested Mara river.

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Dargaville HS Students Ace Australian Competitions Students from Dargaville High School have achieved outstanding results in recent English and Mathematics competitions.

In the Australian Maths Competition Logan Steed, Jordan Corston, Natalia Pocklington, Dylan Hansen, Sahurdika Fernando and Katie Humm all achieved the Certificate of Credit in their Year levels. Luke Chiaroni-Clarke was one of the few students in New Zealand to achieve a Distinction.

In the University of New South Wales International English Competition twenty students in Years 9 and 10 took part. Luke Chiaroni-Clarke, Caitlin Kumar, Sarah De Bruin, Rachel Hansen and Nikau Newman achieved with Credit, while Monique Johnson achieved with Distinction.

The University of New South Wales also run a Mathematics Competition with Tia Holyoake, Danny Humm, Dylan Hansen and Andrew McLaren all achieving with Credit.

With exams approaching it is vital to have a test prep game plan for study: Athletes are told to practice with purpose. Sounds logical, but it doesn’t always happen. A golfer can hit thousands of balls on a driving range, but if he or she doesn’t have a plan in mind for the practice time, all those swings aren’t helping all that much. It’s the same when a student is studying for and preparing to take a test. Here are ten ways to help prepare for a test: 1. Familiarity creates comfort. Be prepared.

Practice. Simulate the exact conditions and tasks of the exam.

2. What’s it all about?

Find out the format of the test. Is it multiple choice? Essay questions?

Sentence completion?

Short answer? True/ False? Open book?

Robyn Preston has recently returned from an epic three-month journey through Africa with close to 15,000 photos to add to her already stunning collection of wildlife photography.

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3. Eat it. Your breakfast, that is. Have a healthy, light breakfast that includes some protein like eggs, lean ham or yogurt and fruit. It’s great for your energy without making you sluggish.

4. It’s about comfort. Dress in layers. You never know what the test-room temperature will be. Be ready for anything.

5. Memorize important facts and formulas. Write them down in margins when you first get the test.

6. Ask your teacher. Seriously. Ask for clarification or rephrasing of questions you don’t understand.

This may help trigger information in your head.

7. Write it down. Write down your reasoning, even if you don’t know the exact answer. Get partial credit where you can.

Women on Wednesday There’s a new women’s group in the district which is all about meeting new people, with no committees and no rules — the only criteria is mandatory laughter and good spirits.

“Women on Wednesday is all about having some fun in the company of like-minded people,” says organiser, Christine Rope.

“It can be a place to sew, a place to sit and chat, swap recipes, share music, write letters, paint a masterpiece, play cards, petanque or golf croquet.”

“It’s an open invitation — the dress is casual, even gumboots are ok — just come along and enjoy yourself, there will always be a warm welcome plus tea and

8. Picturing. If you can’t remember a fact, close your eyes and picture where it is in your notes, in your book, or on your Mind Map.

coffee, bring your lunch if you plan on being here at lunch time.”

“We had our first meeting this week with eight women of all ages from Te Kopuru, Baylys Beach and Dargaville, it was an excellent day.”

Women on Wednesday meet every Wednesday 10am to 2pm at Zizania block building, 225 Turkey Flat Road, Te Kopuru. Entry by gold coin donation.

Contact Christine Rope Ph 09 439 1567.

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9. Know your needs. Prepare everything you need for the exam the night before.

10. Get psyched, stay psyched. Talk to yourself before and during the test. Say things like: “I know the material and will remember it easily.”

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“It was incredible to see their instincts at work — they would stand at the river’s edge, wait and listen, then retreat. This ‘waiting game’ went on for hours until one wildebeest would suddenly take the plunge — and when one goes — they all go. Four herds made the crossing in just 24 hours. It was just magnificent.

On another day we stopped the van and were surrounded, 360 degrees, as far as the eye could see, by migratory animals.”

Robyn is using her Facebook wildlife photography page to promote herself overseas.

She is currently exhibiting her work at the Green Bean Café, Whangarei.

An exhibition will also be held in March next year at the Funky Fish Café, Baylys Beach.

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 by Rose Rees-Owen

The Dargaville Little Theatre is preparing for their fiftieth jubilee at Queen’s Birthday weekend next year and invites anyone previously involved in stage productions to share their memories and mementos.

“The most talked about event over the fifty years is floating the building down the Wairoa River in the early eighties,” says head of the jubilee sub-committee, Eryn Wilson-Collins.

Maurice Hansen was in charge and said that it took a week of preparation as well as a two day trip to get the building from Mititai to where it sits on Victoria Street.

“We did it by river because to transport it by land was going to be too costly — it travelled three and a half nautical miles along the river and passed under the old bridge on state highway 12 which lifted up to let us through,” says Maurice.

Eryn also has fond memories of her first production, Blithe Spirit, in 2000.

“I was always drawn to drama and theatre but my longevity was helped by the fact I met my husband (Mike Collins) there, whose family have been involved for over 40 years.”

Over the weekend Eryn said attendees can expect a reunion atmosphere with an informal get together Friday evening, interactive productions reminiscing shows gone by on Saturday, a commemoration service for key members who have passed away on Sunday as well as a formal evening dinner tentatively booked at the town hall.

“We’re expecting a couple of hundred people and we are trying to collate as much information as possible — at the dinner we want to do a slide show with photos, quotes

 The 1982 Grand Old Duke of York production — standing from left: Maurice Hansen, Ken Masters, Keith Allen, Danny Clements (obscured), Phil Trappitt (holding gun), Richard Dowson and Sharon Smith. Sitting from left: Don Nelson, Derek Weston and Viv Berridge

and clippings from old programmes and newspaper articles.”

The Dargaville Museum will also exhibit some of the little theatre’s history including the famous coat from Joseph and the Technicolor

Dream Coat produced in 1987.

To share memories or register an interest in attending, email dargavillelittletheartre@ gmail.com or contact Eryn on 09 439 8905.

Bridges petition under way A petition calling for the replacement of two single lane bridges at Matakohe has so far gathered 2,000 signatures, with a Kaipara-wide campaign gearing up for more people to sign.

“Northland MP Mike Sabin has undertaken to present it to parliament for us, as soon as we consider we have gathered all the support we can,” said spokesperson for the newlyformed Bridge Concern committee, Dennise Brownlie.

“The next step in our campaign will be the bridge protest we are holding at 10am on November 10, and we are asking people to make a placard and get involved. There are plenty of people who are complaining but who sit and do nothing. If someone died in another accident on one of these bridges, we could be to blame because we didn’t do enough.”

The Bridge Concern group has adopted a slogan for their campaign: ‘Two Lanes — Too Right.’

“Our Kaipara roads seem to be

just brushed aside,” Ms Brownlie added. “Mr Sabin has pointed out that there’s a roading budget for Northland of more than $200 million, but they can’t find the $20 million needed to replace these outdated and dangerous bridges.

Just the other day thay announced a $47 million project to improve traffic flow on Dominion Road in Auckland.

They don’t seem to realise the rural area roads carry the economic lifeblood of the country.”

Mr Sabin says, “Kaipara should not have to wait until a death occurs to see action from authorities to improve safety at Matakohe.” He is currently working on a formal business case for the areas roading realignment to put before government and the New Zealand Transport Authority.

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Zonta working for Kaipara  by Rose Rees-Owen

Since 1919, the nongovernment organisation, Zonta International has been working to advance the status of women and the Mangawhai branch is doing its part for Kaipara and beyond.

“We work at a local, national and international level — not so much in New Zealand but internationally there is a large gender gap between men and women in terms of equality,” says Mangawhai Zonta president, Sue Poynter.

Locally, they work with social agencies including Homebuilders Community Services in Maungaturoto, Plunket, cancer support and they organised the White Ribbon ride through Mangawhai in 2010 to raise awareness against family violence.

Nationally they support Women’s Refuge and have recently adopted the New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Foundation as a project. Internationally they support specific programmes in countries including Rwanda, Liberia, Guatemala and Samoa.

“We work alongside social agencies and we’re there to support them making a difference in women’s lives — there were many in the community that wanted to do something and we gave them a venue to do it.”

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Annually they sponsor a young woman aged 15–18 to go on a 10 day voyage on the Spirit of Adventure and year 12 student from Rodney College, Hayley Aldworth will receive her scholarship on October 29 at Harvest Cafe in Mangawhai.

“The scholarship is for young girls who perhaps need a boost to gain their confidence and who also show promise in leadership and will give back to the community.”

Mangawhai Zonta has been chartered

for two years and has around 20 members who are usually business and professional women but the organisation is open to accept any women who want to make a positive change in women’s lives.

“Our membership tends to be aged 45 plus but we’re certainly keen to open up opportunities for younger women and welcome new members to join.”

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Head boy and girl named  by Rose Rees-Owen

Andrew McLaren and Graeson Kermode are excited for the challenges of being head boy and girl for 2013 at Dargaville High School.

 From left: Head girl for Dargaville High School, 2013, Graeson Kermode with principal, David Bargh and head boy, Andrew McLaren

“We’ve had some amazing role models while we’ve been going through school and hopefully we can live up to those expectations,” says Andrew.

Three candidates were shortlisted for each role and interviewed by the school officials. Principal, David Bargh, said they were selected for their leadership qualities.

Both Andrew and Graeson have been on student council and Andrew was managing director of the Young Enterprise Scheme for Dargaville High School, an initiative to educate in business experience.

“We won the Northland regional competition and went on to the national finals in Wellington.”

Graeson gained leadership skills while on the Spirit of Adventure earlier this year and she says she wants to be head girl to give back to a school that has presented her with many opportunities.

“It’s going to be a challenge to make a lasting impact and be a role model for students,” says Graeson.

After school they both plan to attend Auckland University. Graeson plans to undergo a conjoint degree in law and arts and Andrew has his sights set on either an engineering or a business degree.

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Big day out for Matakohe Several bands and entertainers are lined up to welcome the Matakohe Sesquicentennial — the celebration of 150 years of settlement at Matakohe and the surrounding district.

The event follows earlier celebrations at Port Albert and Paparoa, as the dates marking the different settlement times around the northern Kaipara vary over a couple of years. Maungaturoto’s celebration is scheduled for next year.

On Saturday November 3, from 11am onwards there will be non-stop and free entertainment and activities at the Matakohe Cricket grounds.

“It’s going to be a family picnic day with fun for everyone from toddlers to seniors,” said organising spokesman, Steve Tapp.

Live on stage will be great entertainment including Peter and Maura Flower, Eccentric Ukes and other local talent.

There will also be plenty to keep kids and adults amused, including BMX races, running races, egg and spoon races, sack races, wheelbarrow races, tug of war, Bouncy castle,

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gumboot throwing, ride on lawnmower races, vintage car rides, a lucky dip — and heaps of other fun things to do and prizes to be won.

Everyone coming to the grounds will get tokens which can be traded for an array of items and goodies — sausages, fritters, icecream, steak sandwiches and more.

This is a free day for families and on into the evening — leave your wallet at home. There’s no registration, no gate

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 by Kim Munro

The talented team at Circus Kumarani have come up with another term of fun and challenging classes for everyone including an old favourite, the hula hoop.

The new hoop fitness class, Thursday 5.30–6.30pm at the Dargaville Town Hall, will be run by hoop extraordinaire, Lisa Lu, a new intern from Germany who will be working with Circus Kumarani for six months.

“Have fun, get fit, tone up, lose weight — it’s about having fun with movement using a hula hoop!” says Lisa.

There will also be a 5.30–6.30pm class on Mondays which will feature a different activity each week. The first week will be ‘acro-yoga’ followed by a range of classes including diablo (Chinese yo-yo) as well as clowning and improvisation.

Skip classes are scheduled for pre-schoolers 10.30–11.30am on Tuesdays and the ever popular fire classes will be held Wednesdays 7.30–9.30pm in the Circus Kumarani carpark.

An all-inclusive adult class in circus skills will run on Wednesdays 5.30–6.30pm.

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“She was the star of the show — her moral support and love for her grandson is overwhelming,” says Rolf Weight. “I would also like to acknowledge the extraordinary dedication from his coach, Greg Clarke.”

Friends of Big River  by Kim Munro

New chairman of the board, Mitch King, proposed at a recent meeting that the station should be actively attracting people to be Friends of Big River FM, an idea that was fully supported by the board.

Mr King has recently taken over the role from Jack McKerchar who is now acting station manager.

“Friends of Big River FM would replace membership in terms of the trust deed for voting purposes at the annual and general meetings giving them a say in the direction and focus of the station,” said Mr King.

Although the community owned and run radio station which opened 14 years ago has a strong following, membership has fallen in recent years.

Mr King believed, “this was mainly due to the situation the trust found itself

in and the need to rebuild the station as a viable going concern — this caused the board to lose some focus on the needs of members and concentrate on survival.”

Mr King added that “survival is now certain due to the work done over the past few years — it is now time to get more people involved and to keep them informed.”

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If essential services amend the Plan. had to borrow money to provide know whether or not we need to – payers. ices rate serv all its h tracted out’ many of involve consultation wit In the past, the Council has ‘con its of s area key ber of community the delivery of some also continuing to work with a num are too many. It has lost control over We ers’ can be pay rate of use carefully monitor the in Dale is leading this work and business and has been unable to organisations. Commissioner Col money. This has to change. contacted via Council. ng and geti bud ject pro of who have given your time to rd reco r poo would like to thank those of you we in, The Council has also had a very Aga the is eme work together to resolve the munity wastewater sch We look forward to continuing to us. management. The Mangawhai com help this has to change. district. most vivid example of this. Again, significant challenges faced by the and ugh ncil so we can work thro Our job now is to stablilise the Cou urgency. h Sincerely resolve these and other issues wit What we have done: e f, we have made progress in som With the support of Council staf important areas. d John Robertson are determined to get to a balance Financially, the Commissioners l ona rati rowing to cover day-to-day ope Chairman of Commissioners budget and end the practice of bor costs. This is a key goal.

Paying our way For too many years, Kaipara District Council has spent more than it has earned. Rates, which have been set very low in the past, have not even covered day-to-day operating costs. Because of that, and because of Council’s poor record of project budgeting and management, the Council is now $80 million in debt.

Financially, the Commissioners are determined to get to a balanced budget and end the practice of borrowing to cover day-to-day operational costs. This is a key goal.

A few in the district believe that central Government should help pay down Kaipara’s debt. But the Government has not offered to do this and in the view of Commissioners, will not do so.

Some others believe that those who were responsible for incurring some of the costs of the Mangawhai community wastewater scheme should pay. Currently, the scheme is being investigated by the Office of the Auditor General. That investigation will not be complete for some months, and when it is complete we will look at all options.

In the meantime, we need to stablilise the Council and get it back on track. We also need to operate on the assumption that the debt was incurred by the Kaipara District Council, belongs to the Kaipara District Council, and therefore needs to be managed by us.

Rates are an important source of revenue for Councils. Without rates, we cannot provide services, like maintaining our roads and reserves, operating our community wastewater sewerage systems and assisting with community events.

We know that Council has not always rated correctly in the past. There are a number of issues yet to be addressed in this regard.

However, those people who are not paying their rates are simply not paying their way. They are asking the majority of Kaipara residents and ratepayers, who are paying their rates, to pay for the services that everyone is using. That is not fair.

They are also increasing the costs to all ratepayers by forcing the Council to borrow yet more money and incur unnecessary interest costs. We urge people who are refusing to pay their 2012/13 rates to reconsider.

To contact us To contact the Kaipara District Council, you should call 09 439 3123, or e-mail council@kaipara.govt.nz To contact the Commissioners, please contact the Council or email commissioners@kaipara.govt.nz Should you wish to communicate with Chairman John Robertson, please contact the Council or e-mail John at jrobertson@kaipara.govt.nz.

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Country Life exhibition  by Rose Rees-Owen

Dargaville impressionist artist, Pauline Gough, is a “farm girl from way back” and is exhibiting around 40 paintings depicting country scenes at the Funky Fish Cafe, Restaurant and Bar at Baylys Beach.

Roosters, cows, tractors and the Tangowahine hills are some of the images on display using acrylic paint with a mixture of brush strokes, palette knife and multi-media techniques.

“I’m always trying different things — I heard that artists only discover their strength after 200 paintings, so I have awhile to go yet.”

It is Pauline’s second exhibition and she has only been painting seriously for three years.

“Around three years ago I broke my foot and my daughter sent me some brushes and paints — ever since then I haven’t been able to stop — I absolutely love it.”

While it has taken around six months to prepare

for the exhibition the process of painting a piece in her impressionist style takes only a day.

“I like to paint fast and keep it fresh — If I labour over a painting then I tend to lose interest in it.”

The Funky Fish exhibits five to six artists a year and enjoys supporting local artists and musicians.

“We love supporting art and music because it keeps it interesting. The paintings are a good talking point and Pauline’s are so colourful and powerful that I’ve ended up buying one,” says manager, Aym Wade.

The exhibition will run through November and December and prices range from $60–500.

 Pauline Gough stands in front of a selection of her work

Hospice donation

Old boys challenged  Rene Ranger playing for the Rodney College Old Boys is pictured taking on the college first fifteen last week in a game played in great spirit with both sides keen to run the ball. While the Old Boys won, the school team always backed themselves and created opportunities in the first half that could have led to more tries. Predictably, size and experience told in the second half, leading to a 24–12 result. It was a huge jump in game standard for the first fifteen, particularly for some of the younger U15 players. To their credit, they all gave their best and came away with a game to remember.

 Jayne Walker (left) and Gina Thompson from Hospice Kaipara hold a generous donation from Robina Needham who won a Distinction Jewellers promotion. Over the jeweller’s birthday month each customer who spent over $100 went into a draw to win $1,500 worth of jewellery and Robina decided to donate it to a worthy cause. The hospice will raffle the 13 gold and silver individually wrapped boxes over the month of November from Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Two dollar tickets are available from Dargaville Hospital, Countdown Supermarket, The Warehouse, ASB Bank and Orrs Unichem Pharmacy. For outlets in other regions, phone Gina Thompson or Jayne Walker, Hospice Kaipara, 09 439 3330 Ext. 6716.

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Fire camp in Dargaville

 by Rose Rees-Owen

A group of seven volunteers run the ‘Town and Around’ driving service in Dargaville and Parish of Northern Wairoa, Reverend Susanne Green, says they are on the lookout for more drivers.

Rest assured, the car versus logging truck on Edward Street, the hazardous spill at Silver Fern, and an airplane crash at the local airfield over the weekend wasn’t Armageddon in Dargaville, but a fire camp.

various scenes. Dargaville chief fire officer, Jeff Palmer, said, “the camp was all about upskilling and training.”

“Every time there’s a new product on the market, whether it’s a material used in a car, new air-bags, or a different radio procedure — we need to know how to deal with it.

The training is mainly targeted at the younger firefighters and we aim to provide situations that are as realistic as possible.”

Other scenarios included a car crash into an LPG station at Roydons Transport and a hi-angle rescue and confined space rescue at the old dairy factory in River Road.

“I enjoy it because I enjoy meeting people and it’s nice to help someone in need,” says driving volunteer, Wendy Ray. The Parish, a primary member of the Kaipara Whanau Ora Collective, rescued the transport service from Ritchies when it ceased its four daily bus trips around Dargaville in June.

“It’s been very well  Some ‘Around Town’ volunteers from left: Bob Tutty, Jan Tutty (coordinator), Darryl Quirk and Wendy Ray received — people are on it every day and we’re really busy,” says members of the community who use Reverend Green. their private vehicles to help those in They work alongside the Kaipara need and vehicle costs are assisted Community Health Trust and Family by donations.

Link Child Care Centre to fill the gap “We couldn’t provide this service left by the Ritchies service. without excellent volunteers and we are “The main people who use it are always looking for extra drivers.” elderly who can no longer drive and The service runs 9am–1pm Monday need to get to medical appointments to Friday, and potential volunteers, or do their grocery shopping and also donators as well as Dargaville residents young families.” in need can contact “Town and Around” Current volunteers are retired on 09 439 6306.

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Over 60 firefighters and instructors from brigades throughout the north participated in the bi-annual Northland Fire Brigades Sub-Association fire camp which ran Saturday and Sunday with ten teams of six firefighters undertaking various drill regimes.

The Dargaville and Whangarei brigades organised the logistics of each scenario for the event which has been in planning for over a year with representatives from as far south as Laingholm, Auckland and as far north as Kaitaia attending.

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Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor are welcomed and should be limited to approximately 250 words or less.

Browns Road Farm Dear Kaipara Residents and Ratepayers, You may say “just another complaining letter from Mangawhai” but please read carefully.

There is information I have received from four different sources lately indicating that what was long suspected, but always denied, that the Browns Road Farm may not be fit for purpose for disposal of the Mangawhai sewage effluent.

Possibly, but not yet confirmed, is that Council may be looking to abandon the farm for effluent disposal — set up at a cost of probably well in excess of $8 million. If this is so, will the effluent be discharged into the Hakaru River and then flow into the Kaipara Harbour?

Let’s get crystal clear Dear Editor, I have read numerous articles, highlighting Mangawhai Resident and Ratepayers Association initiated ‘Rates Revolt’… with the Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association chairman adding his two-bits worth, “the numbers withholding payments looks to increase dramatically…”

Let’s get the facts crystal clear.

Fact one: With the discovery of ‘Magical Mangawhai’s’ beaches and once magnificent pristine harbour with no mangroves — by outsiders — ‘today’s whinging ratepayers’, development and growth took off in such a manner basic infrastructure wasn’t planned/designed to cope (metal roads & long drops). I know, I lived here back then.

Fact two: Ratepayers have never ever paid enough rates for the standards of infrastructure they think their contribution entitles them too, ie tar sealed roads — kerb and channel — sealed footpaths, onsite wastewater treatment systems — outdated when population density necessitates a community reticulated system to stop pollution of our harbour.

Fact three: If you can’t afford to pay rates, you can’t afford to own property.

The only positive, productive solution to reduce Mangawhai’s debt is for all ratepayers within the drainage district, is to make an equal ‘cash injection’ of

Or will it be disposed of to Mangawhai Harbour, or directly to the ocean near Mangawhai Heads? Or what?

At the very least, it appears that the current LTP (and I will not debate its legality here) has allocated for more than $400,000 for repairs and/or capital cost improvements to the disposal system.

The question then arises — who should pay for this? Council and its consultants and contractors gave advice that the farm was suitable, in spite of questioning from me and others that it may not be appropriate. Surely this is a clear case of where the residents and ratepayers of the district should not have to foot the bill and there should be an excellent case to sue for negligence.

Regards, John Dickie, Mangawhai Heads. some $5,000 to $8,000, reducing debt by some 15 to 24 million dollars, thus reinstating ‘Magical Mangawhai’s’ image and property market values.

‘Striking’ ratepayers should ‘pay up and shut up’ and be proud to participate in the ‘history making’ of the changing landscape of Mangawhai, and direct their energies into assisting the Mangawhai park steering committee into making Mangawhai an even better place to live.

Noel Paget, Mangawhai [Abridged: Ed.]

More tracks for Mangawhai

Several kilometres of biking and walking tracks are set to open in Mangawhai Park on November 10, the result of a collaboration between the Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) Trust, the Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust and Department of Corrections community service workers.

The dual use track of several kilometres is centred on the MAZ and although primarily designed for mountain bikers, walkers are encouraged to use them with care.

“Our focus has been on family riding, with easy and slightly more challenging tracks for riders of all abilities.

We hope eventually to develop a track worthy of hosting national competitions,” says Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust chair, Gordon Hosking.

Bikers and walkers are invited to the opening at the MAZ on Saturday, November 10 at 10am. Bikers will be invited to try out the new tracks with walkers encouraged to stroll the Last of the Summer Wine link track, round the loop past the club and back to the MAZ. “Bring the kids, bikes, and walking shoes, we will provide the guides.”

Contact Warren Stott warren. jan@xtra.co.nz or Gordon Hosking gordon.hosking@xtra.co.nz

Enjoy a safe, stunning fireworks night Guy Fawkes night is a time for thrills and wonderment, delivered by the flash and sparkle of fireworks. It is New Zealand’s only big firework related holiday and it’s an evening which Pyro Company Dargaville owners Darnell and Celene have always enjoyed.

Their message to revellers this year is to have fun, get the most bang for your buck and always play it safe. It is timely, as the husband and wife duo have just opened Dargaville’s first ever dedicated fireworks store under the big Pyro Company banner on Victoria Street — the sister store to their big Port Road, Whangarei store.

Darnell is a licensed and trained pyrotechnician, who brings the skills of a true fireworks artisan to his craft. The Pyro Co are used to hosting huge outdoor events and they have turned this into a range of safe but exciting Kiwi designed fireworks so that parents and kids can enjoy their own backyard display.

That means more light, more sparkle, more boom and more fun for your money, from fireworks

made to exacting standards meeting New Zealand safety laws.

Darnell and Celene offer some good advice on how to have fun this November 5th while keeping safe. Respect the power of fireworks! Don’t hold them in your hand, use a bucket of sand or a pot plant as a safe ‘launch’ site. Make sure this is in an open, flat area with no fire hazards.

Read the instructions on the label, and make sure that fireworks are only used by adults or under responsible supervision. Fireworks and alcohol don’t mix!

Remember too, to look after your pets and keep them indoors where they won’t be frightened by the light and sound.

Finally, if a firework doesn’t go off, don’t try to relight it — dispose of it safely.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO RATEPAYERS OF THE KAIPARA Council now has more competent governance but it is hard for well paid new people to fully appreciate the damage our last councils have caused, and the ongoing costs to citizens and ratepayers indirectly and now directly, with some massive rate increases.

Many have chosen to withhold rates in protest and Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Assn (KCRA) will take advice from members regarding a call for a total rates strike if the Commissioners do not promptly either substationally reduce the rates or phase them in with a capped 10 percent increase per year.

Advice KCRA has obtained suggests up to $30 million of our current debt has been incurred altra vires, illegally, or without regard to the best interests of ratepayers, and a considerable amount of this may be recoverable.

Nothing will reduce our rates more than such recoveries which could save interest and capital of up to $3 million a year. We would expect the Commissioners to fully support this initiative when the Audit Report is available to them.

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Please sign the petition below, take it to your friends and neighbours as we seek thousands of signatures to give the KCRA backing for action on your behalf. In addition please join KCRA and if possible support this by donation.

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KAIPARA RATEPAYERS’ PETITION TO THE MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT To the Honourable David Carter, Minister for Local Government We thank you for appointing Commissioners to take over our District Council, and implementing an investigation by the office of the Auditor General.

We ask that the Commissioners investigate the actions and inactions of the former Councillors, employees, contractors, consultants, advisors and auditors, and Audit New Zealand, for unlawfulness and for negligence and other breaches of duty.

We ask that you not retrospectively validate unlawfulness by our Council.

We ask this on behalf of all New Zealanders who bear the costs if there is no personal accountability for reckless or unlawful conduct in Councils.

We also ask that the Minister ensures that the appointed Commissioners immediately amend the Long Term Plan to limit any rate assessments to a maximum increase of 10% per annum to avoid a massive rates strike.

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Charitable trust wins supreme award  by Kim Munro

Winners of the 2012 Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards were announced at a black tie gala dinner held in Whangarei last weekend with the supreme award going to a charitable trust.

Entrant numbers exceeded last year’s awards with 50 Northland businesses competing in seven business categories, four ancillary categories and an overall supreme winner.

Kamo Home & Village Charitable Trust was the Supreme 2012 Westpac Northland Business of the Year and also took out the Channel North Best Not for Profit Organisation award category.

The judges said the trust demonstrated excellence in all aspects

of the judging criteria.

“It adopted leading management tools and applied them consistently to achieve continuous improvement and best practice throughout the organisation. The trust is congratulated on providing a highly valued range of products and achieving excellent business management practices.”

Northland Chamber of Commerce chief executive, Tony Collins, said the awards were a fantastic opportunity

 Supreme award winners, the Kamo Home & Village Charitable Trust team with far left, Northland area manager business banking Westpac, Rod Parkinson and far right, Head of brand and community Westpac, Sharon van Gulik.

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International artistry for local customers Images of the cosmopolitan cities of Paris, Rio and London are not often linked to the small Kaipara town of Ruawai, but that’s just the connection which has been made by Tom Gomes.

The Ruawai local has travelled the world to bring a wealth of sophisticated style to his home town, and his customers are treated to a one-on-one salon experience without compromise.

Tom grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s centre of style and culture. At the age of seventeen he began working for his uncle — a celebrity hairdresser who he very much admired and from whom he learned the practical aspects of his trade. Within a few short years he had progressed to the point of winning the coveted Golden Scissors award — the nation’s highest honour for hair stylists.

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recreational off road riding to more serious traffic in the city.

In fact, those familiar with the riding setup of a dirt bike or farm bike will not feel at all intimidated by the step up to the CRF, which handles and behaves with aplomb on tarmac.

The low weight of the machine combined with its willing DOHC single-cylinder power plant ensure fuel savings while still offering up kilometres of fun.

HVS ltd RMt 06 Daihatsu Sirion

62,432km

$7,995

06 Toyota Vitz

62,391km

$8,995

05 Honda Fit

51,595km

$7,995

04 Mitsubishi Colt

79,447km

$6,995

04 Honda Odyssey

122,012km

$11,995

03 Toyota Prius

98,472km

$8,995

01 Hyundai XG300

97,541km

$4,995

00 Saab 93

77,835km

$4,995

00 Alfa Romeo 156

109,267km

$6,995

99 Ford Festiva

163,674km

$2,995

97 Ford Explorer

202,534km

$3,995

With the usual Honda build quality and aggressive styling ripped direct from the CRF’s lean lines, the CRF250L is the perfect way to bridge the gap between riding for ‘business’ and pure pleasure.

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08 RangeR XL 4WD supercab, flatdeck, towbar, only 45,130km, 1 owner ����������������������������������������������������������� $33,990 07 RangeR XL 4WD supercab, flatdeck, only 87,000km� Very hard to find� ��������������������������������������������������������$30,990 04 nIssan navaRa 3�0TD venturer, 4x4, crew cab, 1 owner ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������$18,990 00 COuRIeR XL 4x2, 2�6L petrol, crew cab, tuffdeck, well above average ��������������������������������������������������������������$11,990

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Return of a Kiwi favourite  by Our Motoring Correspondent

Back in 1966 the motoring world was very different from today — especially in New Zealand. In those days the majority of cars on our roads came from British marques, and the technology involved was of a far simpler kind.

But a quiet revolution began in that year which in the decades to come would redefine what Kiwis expected and demanded from their family car. Because in 1966 Japanese automotive giant Toyota introduced the first Corolla.

Through 11 generations of constant redesign, improvements and upgrades the Corolla became the benchmark for the industry — a reliable, practical and dependable car for Kiwi families and corporate fleets. It’s safe to say that most New Zealanders have counted one of the many iterations of the Corolla as part of the family at one time or another, and now with the 2013 model arriving on our shores that legacy is set to continue.

The modern Corolla carries over those qualities which have made its predecessors New Zealand’s favourite

car of all time — clever use of space, comfortable and safe seating for the whole family, frugal fuel economy and neat, contemporary lines. But added to the mix for 2013 is a new sense of fun, an effervescence which is clearly apparent in the design of the new model from grille to bumper. It’s the same kinetically charged combination of curves and angles which has made the new 86 such a hot item, and it spices up the Corolla, stripping away any preconception of this car as a stolid, workaday appliance.

This new, edgier image is carried forward by the return of the respected Levin badge. The top of the 2013 Corolla range is the Levin ZR, and it is certainly a ‘live wire’, with a peppy 1.8 litre engine providing ample on-road thrills via a smart seven speed transmission.

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sections of road, and this really does begin to feel like the ‘four door 86’.

Toyota have delivered an exciting and surprising new member of the Corolla family; one which takes the best of the old and infuses it with new verve and energy, adding gadgets such as a full colour reversing camera and climate control to their now legendary build quality. Drive one of the new range today and experience the best Corolla yet!

The all new

2013 Toyota Corolla Book your test drive today and discover a whole new generation of New Zealand’s favourite car

range is here

Toyota Finance Available On Site

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Levin ZR in ‘Inferno’ Panorama Roof Option

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$16,995 INC. GST

THE MOST POWERFUL MID-SIZE RANGER

0.95% FINANCE $5000 DEPOSIT OR TRADE-IN *

PAYMENT – FIRST IN 6 MONTHS / FINAL IN 12 MONTHS

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*Finance based on deposit, remaining balance split over two payments over 12 months, first in 6 months and final in 12 months.

Offer ends 30th November 2012, normal lending criteria apply, offer not available with any other promotions. Accessories fitted not included. Trade – in must be equal to the value of the deposit required.

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• 550cc EFI Engine • Rolled Independent Rear Suspension • On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive

MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD 117 HURNDALL ST, MAUNGATUROTO. PH: 09 431 8555

*Finance based on deposit, remaining balance split over two payments over 12 months, first in 6 months and final in 12 months. Offer ends 30th November 2012, normal lending criteria apply, offer not available with any other promotions.

Accessories fitted not included. Trade – in must be equal to the value of the deposit required.

www.polarisindustries.co.nz

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Better Living NOW OPEN

Your total fitness destination in Ruawai

Yearly memberships from only $270 Free weights, cycles, machines, zumba fitness classes, pulse and cardio classes

GET IN SHAPE FOR SUMMER WITH US! ON THE P U L S E FITNESS

PHONE 09 439 2783

Read the papers online... www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Experienced professional treatment for musculo-skeletal injuries

Lyndsey

Bargh

PHYSIOTHERAPY Located at Foster’s Arcade No.38

PULSE

NOW AT O N T H E F I T N E S S RUAWAI TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS FROM 9AM Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 1656 Maungaturoto Medical Centre 09 431 8576 Mobile: 027 273 6939 Email: lyndseybargh@callplus.net.nz

Cameron Barbour

Lyndsey Bargh

ACC co-payment $10 per treatment ACC & private treatments – no GP referral

New chef at the Club It’s all change for summer at the now formulated a new menu to take the Dargaville Club, as a brand new chef and Club forward into summer and beyond. her team of culinary maestros take up Expect to see home-style favourites and residence behind the bistro counter. With dishes packed with local flavour — this a philosophy of home-cooked goodness accomplished culinary artist learned her and a repertoire of recipes sure to satisfy skills early in life, cooking for her thirteen the taste buds of members and guests siblings, and family fare incorporating alike, Kristiann and her team (sous chef fresh produce is the cornerstone of Nicola, head waiter her repertoire.

Jay and kitchen staff The management David and Fraser) are and membership of the ready to bring a fresh Dargaville Club would new twist to summer like to take this dining by the banks of opportunity to offer their the Wairoa. thanks to Cathey and For many years Tony for their years of the reputation of the service and all the meals Dargaville Club as a  Nicola, Kristiann and Peter welcome they have prepared members and guests to a new dining during their tenure. dining destination has experience been growing, built on They’d also like to the skills of previous chefs Cathey and welcome Kristiann and her team to the Tony. When they decided to hand over Club, and extend an invitation to the control of the kitchen to a new generation people of the Kaipara — come along the club narrowed down a short list of top with a member as a guest and discover applicants, culminating in a cook off to the new menu on offer. Even better, you decide who would take on the job. can join the club for a very affordable Kristiann wowed the judges with her rate and enjoy their gourmet kitchen succulent steak dishes, and she has every week!

THE DARGAVILLE CLUB

Scott Wills

55 Victoria Street

Monday, Wednesday & Friday — Maungaturoto Monday to Friday — Dargaville (Evenings by appointment)

NEW CHEF New menu for Summer

DARGAVILLE AERO CLUB

Come and enjoy a cold drink, a hot meal and good company at the Dargaville Club • Meals from 6pm Friday–Saturday • Fantastic bar prices • Sky TV on big screen • Courtesy van available • Members and invited guests welcome

Treat your loved ones to Better Living and experience the skies!

Try your skills flying an aeroplane with a fully qualified instructor.

Trial flight $60 Book NOW! Ph: Murray Foster 09 439 8984 or 027 478 4308 Club 09 439 8024

Please call 09 439 8211 for group bookings

www.goflying.co.nz

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• holistic consultation • healing massage & Reiki • aromatherapy • native nz flower essence therapy ~ Aromatherapy oils ~ Health products ~ Allergy/eczema advice ~ Referrals to other Health Professionals Located at Baylys Beach in private, tranquil surrounds, and Thursdays by appointment in Edwin Arcade at Body Kneads. 09 439 5697 or 021 183 9132 for appointments.

• homeopathic advice/tissue salts • elfhood naturals ointments range • Colloidal silver • gift vouchers ~ Stained glass trinkets ~ Personalised remedies to help with sleep issues, anxiety, low mood, stress, and many other health issues

Contact: Jeni Gorrie, Cert. Natural Therapist, Cert. RM Therapist, Cert. Reiki, 20+yrs research – holistic health/spirituality/well-being.

On-going study.

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Genuine handmade ointments* ointments* (ElfhoodNaturals range)

I have been making ointments for more than ten years now. The feedback and returning customers have reinforced the value of these products

Calendula Ointment

Arnica Ointment

Comfrey Ointment

Sore Bits Balm

Insect Repellant

Baby’s Own Botty Balm

Aromas for Scentual Awareness

Cleavers Ointment

An all round soothing preparation for cuts, burns, bites, sore nipples, lips, dry skin conditions, eczema & more.

Is all natural and even smells nice. Great for sensitive skin (and noses!) ...and it works.

For rheumatic pain, inuries, aches, bruising and massage.

This preparation also contains comfrey and essential oils blended to warm tissues & ease pain.

Is pure Calendula for very sensitive skin. No extra herbs or oils added. Spreads well so small amounts needed.

For broken bones, cartilage and tissue damage, aches, pain, haemorrhoids, varicose veins.

Has a special blend of essential oils for inflammation, bites, stings, sores, coldsores (it really works!), blisters, welts, burns & more.

For itching skin, blisters, Are wax based scents to wear oedema, rashes, sun damage/ spots, bites and more. as perfume while benefiting from the individual therapeutic qualities of the oils.

*Ointments available via website, or at both clinics.

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Better Living Over a century of perfect Kiwi summers One of the greatest delights of a proper New Zealand summer is relaxing at your ‘local’ in the sunshine, tucking into a hearty home-style meal and enjoying a pint or two.

By the same token, nothing beats more of the same on a balmy summer evening — the sizzle of steaks and seafood in the long twilight is the sound of culinary heaven!

What better place to soak up this profound slice of Kiwi culture than one of the Kaipara’s most famous taverns — the grand old Maungaturoto Hotel?

With a storied past and a future full of fun events, live music and good food, this heritage icon of the region is growing in popularity with tourists and locals alike.

And a big reason for this rural-town renaissance is the menu on offer; a list of temptations which promises satisfaction for even the biggest appetite.

Summer fare such as light, flavourful greek salads and the freshest seafood (don’t miss out on the mussels with Napolitano sauce or the melt-in-yourmouth calamari) are featured strongly as the Hotel’s talented gourmands prepare for the warmer weather. Try a salad

with delicate layers of smoked salmon, accompanied by a dozen delectable oysters, or opt for a hearty serving of BBQ lamb, cooked to perfection and finished with a zesty tomato and yoghurt sauce.

In fact, a few return visits to mix and match dishes from the Maungaturoto Hotel’s menu will definitely be in order.

Even the kids can enjoy the colonial charm of this unique Kaipara landmark, with their own special menu — while mum and dad can be sure that no matter what takes their fancy it will be simply delicious. For the perfect way to finish your dining experience, we suggest the Hotel’s signature dessert — a decadent slice of warm chocolate mud cake with velvety vanilla ice cream.

Don’t forget Christmas is on the way — the Maungaturoto Hotel promise a special menu of traditional holiday fare for your end-of-year function. Call now for bookings.

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Gracefarm Park ATTENTION

KAIPARA FARMERS OR BUSINESS PEOPLE LOOKING FOR A CLOSER CITY CONNECTION TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OR PLANNING FORWARD-LIVING?

GREAT VALUE, GREAT PLACE TO LIVE Secure your lifestyle home • Freehold 1 acre rural lots • Common land interest — earns $’s • Professional management • Benefits of farm ownership • Convenient location • Finance and House/Land options available

Come and view at

20 Mangawhai Road

or visit www.gracefarm.co.nz

Phone Ray (09) 423 8707

GREAT KIWI TUCKER 110 years in the making Try a selection from our fresh Menu Creamy CHICKEN FETTUCINE SIZZLING 400gm SIRLOIN KIMBLE STEAK with green pepper or mushroom sauce Maungaturoto Hotel, 1940

They say good things take time.

Well, back when old McDonald was just the name of a farm, the people of Kaipara knew that the best food in the district came from their beloved ‘local’.

Times have changed, but one thing stays the same — a great night out begins with a proper kiwi dinner!

M H

CAJUN SALMON with MANGO SAUCE John’s SPECIAL PORK CHOP with bell peppers and capers None of these mouth-watering main courses costs a cent over $

25!

The heart of MAUNGATUROTO since 1902 The Licence, 1902

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for a hearty, delicious meal made the old-fashioned way!

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Telephone 09 431 8006

35 Hurndall Street Maungaturoto

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Kaipara Service Directory ATS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

Mike Collins

Phone: 021 724 327 (Neil) or 021 270 6828 (Bruce)

Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750

phone: 09

439 6880

8 Portland Street Dargaville

021 22 33 470

Office: 09 299 64 86 www.bennettfertilisers.co.nz

C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

relax revise renew www.esthetica.co.nz

A natural, cost effective all year round N.P.K fertiliser for pasture, maize crops, market gardens & small blocks.

We supply, cart & spread.

Also: • Lime • Wood shavings • Metal • Sand

• Engagement Portraits • Weddings • Family Portraits

NO JOBRing TOOAndrew SMALL

web:

CHICKEN FERTILISER & LIME

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available

nzphotography@live.com www.dragonseye.co.nz

Farrand & Mason Ltd. GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

Phone: 439 7335 Normanby Street Dargaville

Conditions apply

Specialists in Skin Health Skin Rejuvenation Permanent Hair Reduction Anti-aging Treatments All aspects of beauty therapy

Floor Sanding Greg Brownie

Locally owned and operated • Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

Best under pressure

LO CA L D E A L E R S F O R :

3 Parore St, Dargaville • PH 09 439 8881

HAMMONDS Lawyers

• Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation

The local law firm committed to you and your community

The team at Hammonds provide the highest quality legal service and advice in all areas of law and business

Phone us, we’re here to help

Quality workmanship guaranteed

PHONE 09 439 7099

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

Hokianga Rd, Dargaville • Email hammonds.law@xtra.co.nz

Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172 E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

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Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small

For medical appointments and shopping trips

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09 439 0751

09 439 6306

www.lynscakecreations.com

Proudly Servicing Dargaville

WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

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SUPPLY, INSTALLATION TALLAT ON & SERV SERVICING NG

WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

CONTROL CROP, GUN & PASTURE SPRAYING All Enquiries Welcome

QUALITY PRODUCTS | QUALITY SERVICE

CONTACT STEVE SLACK

227 Rodney Street, Wellsford 0940

28 Years’ Experience All types of Agricultural Spraying Undertaken PHONE 09 432 0181 a/h MOBILE 027 474 3436

Phone: (09) 423 9060 Fax: (09) 423 9061

Glass Replacement - Insurance • Catdoors • Security Doors & Grills • Insect Doors & Windows • Interior Sliding / Wardrobe Doors • Locks, Stays Catches • Replacement Windows & Doors

WINDOW & DOOR 32 Gladstone ladstone St, Dargaville SERVICES Mob 027 275 0918, Ph/Fax h/Fax 09 439 6458

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 6 November 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 5 November 2012.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

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½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm.

ALL MOTOR home & caravan repairs & upgrades.

Solar panels, extra batteries, fridges, ovens, toilets, LED lighting & plumbing needs. Ph: 09 439 3089.

END OF Roll Specials. Vinyl and Carpet — Great range and Savings. Munn’s Flooring Xtra, 50 Normanby Street, Dargaville. Tel: 09 439 8868.

PLANTS, PRODUCE, Sausage sizzle, white elephant and more at the Anglican Spring Fair. Dargaville Town Hall. November 3rd 2012. 9am start.

BEKO UK’S number one appliance brand now instore — kitchen and laundry appliances on display now.

McKay 100% Electrical. Phone 09 439 8305.

FOR SALE 2nd hand motorcycle. 2005 Honda CRF230.

Top end rebuild & new clutch. $3,895.00 Incl GST. View at Randells Suzuki. Ph 09 439 6952.

POTTINGER MOWER 305 Nova Disc new seasons price $15,000 + GST. Phone Kaipara Agri Centre 09 439 6544.

CARPET, SHORT ends $89p/m +gst, 2m wide vinyl from $39p/m +gst. Call Christine at Kaipara Flooring 09 946 9886 or 021 515 415.

KAIWAKA ORGANICS Heritage Garden Centre. This unique business is for sale. For details contact Romi 09 431 2732 or shop@kaiwakaorganics.co.nz.

SOMETHING FOR everyone, bargains galore. Join in the fun. Anglican Spring Fair Dargaville Town Hall.

November 3rd 2012. 9am start.

THOR MX gear 2013 range in store at Dargaville Honda now. Plus get up to 40% OFF old Thor stock!

Phone 09 439 1089.

MACHINERY PARTS oil & blades — wide range, fast friendly service, over 20 year’s experience. Call Northland Machinery now 0800 699 688.

STIHL LINE Trimmers and Brush Cutters, see the complete range at Godfreys Chainsaws & Mowers.

3 Parore Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 8881.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 6 November 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 5 November 2012.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

Situations Vacant

Nurseries & Plants

Public Notices

GASFITTERS

PERMANENT PART time position available. Are you over 20 years old? Enjoy working sole charge in the evening and weekends and able to fill in extra shifts if required? If you are clean, tidy, honest & extremely reliable with a great bubbly, happy friendly personality; have recent retail experience & customer service experience; Have excellent communication & keyboard skills... If interested please send in a copy of your CV and covering letter to Blockbuster Dargaville, 3 Poto Street, Dargaville. Applications close 5th November 2012.

WHOLESALE PRICES direct to the public. Native and coastal tolerant plants are available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. Make the most of the spring planting season and purchase in bulk. Great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS A public meeting will be held at the town hall 7.00pm Saturday 10th November.

If you want to drink that’s your business if you want to stop we can help. Contact Murray 09 439 5248.

Craftsman gas fitters available.

For all your gas installations & maintenance requirements.

Service agents for Rinnai & Bosch.

 0800 326 123 Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Plants

QUALITY COMPOST BRIGHTLEAF

FREE HEALTH seminar — find out what YOU can do to improve YOUR health. Speakers — Pam and Morris Richards of Whanganui. Dargaville Lions’ Den, Thurs Nov 1st, 1.30pm. For more info call Christine.

O9 439 1567.

Got2Go Got2Go Plants

MADE LOCALLY

Work Wanted BLOCK LAYING and solid plastering. No job too small or big. Good rates. Phone John 09 431 5539 or 022 081 5317.

FOR PROFESSIONAL Insurance advice, Contact Adam Trimmer Nauman Ltd. 97 Victoria Street Dargaville, Phone 09 439 8897.

LYNDSEY BARGH Physiotherapists. Dargaville Monday to Friday. Maungaturoto Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Ruawai Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Phone 09 439 1656 for appointment.

November 13th 7:30pm 98 Awakino Road

Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Due to expansion NorthSouth Multi Media is looking for an enthusiastic sales rep to join the team. Your role will involve introducing businesses to the benefits of advertising in our publications.

A reminder to all parents/caregivers that are enrolling Year 9 students at Dargaville High School for the 2013 year, please have your completed enrolment form handed into the school office by the 11th December 2012.

Thank you.

You will be able to build lasting relationships.

T PR ODUCE MARKE

Thursdays 2.00-5.30pm AD Focus Carpark, Dargaville Fresh & Local

Group will be held on: Monday 5 November 2012 10 am - 12 noon In the Nurses’ Lounge at Community Health, Dargaville Hospital

 0800 326 123

DHS YEAR 9 ENROLMENTS FOR 2013 - REMINDER

DARGAVILLE

RIVERSIDE

Bereavement Support

Maintenance service also available.

Sales Representative

‘How to keep on keeping on’ Marie Breed & Beth Suckling will be facilitating

This is an informal group that shares experiences and supports each other followed by light refreshments

NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME

Enquiries to Gina 09 439 3330 ext 6716

www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Plunket St, Dargaville P 09 439 7229 E office@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz

You will have great communication skills.

You can work in a team environment.

Kaipara Lifestyler Crossword

You can demonstrate a go-getter attitude.

If this is you come join the team Please send your CV to: NorthSouth Multi Media, PO Box 474, Dargaville accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz Ph 09 439 6933

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Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Water pumps, effluent pumps, pressure pumps and fittings for sale.

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PUMPS

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Ruawai Homekills Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami

Terry Wooldridge, First Aid Instructor, Licensed to Meditrain Ltd a registered and accredited provider with the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA.)

Public Notices

SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools.

Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties

Email: terryontour@hotmail.com

09 439 5556

OFFAL HOLES 750 dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

To Let

Enquiries: 021 169 2096

Open 9–4pm Wed–Sun

Property Maintenance

BAYLYS BEACH Cute 1 bedroom bach for rent $170pw pets welcome n/s 2 min walk to beach, med–long term ph 021 125 6954

Saturday 10th November

55 West Coast Rd, Te Kopuru

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

Cell 027 455 7750.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 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

Re veg 50¢ each End of line 50% OFF

• RICH & DARK • NO STINK! • EXCELLENT SOIL BOOSTER 40 L bags Sold at Dargaville ITM 09 439 8730 BULK $70 per m³ Sold at 103 Beach Road Call Bernie 09 439 6785

SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

FIRST AID COURSE

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FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice & complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

CAR OF THE MONTH IDEAL TRADESMANS WAGON

2005 Holden Commodore SV8 VZ Ute, 5700cc, Automatic, Roof Racks and Alloy Wheels

JONO SAYS “COME IN AND MAKE US AN OFFER!” 2006 Holden Vectra ........................................$9,995 2.2 CD, Silver (photo indicative only) ......... $2,000 deposit

2008 Toyota Corolla 1.8P GX .........................$9,995 Hatchback, 1798cc, 6 Speed Manual

1998 Nissan Camper ................Offers over $60,000 Motorhome 7–7.9m, Diesel, Self Contained Certificate

2008 Honda Accord V6 L Sedan .................$21,995 3471cc, VCM 5 Speed Auto, Leather Trim

2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide ............. $14,995 100th Anniversary, Strictly limited edition... $4,000 deposit

1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 ...........................$6,995 Sedan, 118,000km, 2790cc, Automatic...... $1,000 deposit 2006 Landcruiser 70 Series Flatdeck ........$37,495 Toyota L.C. Diesel

2004 Toyota RAV4 ........................................$16,995 RV-SUV, 101,450km, 2362cc, Automatic

2005 Daihatsu Delta........... Serious Offers $17,000 Tipper, 2800cc, Manual, Drive on Car Licence

2007 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Manual ..............$19,995 Economical and spacious 6 speed, 4WD, diesel 2000 Nissan Navara Single Cab 4x2 ............$6,995 $6,995 Ute, 2700cc, Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, Canopy, R/Rack

2008 Ford Roadster 27T ..............................$43,000 Hot Rod, 5700cc, Automatic, Less than 1,000 miles

2006 Holden Crewman cross6 ....................$21,495 $21,495 Ute, 133,400km, 3565cc, Automatic, AWD

2010 Holden SS ............................................$39,995 Sedan, AFM Facelift model in black 2000 Toyota Hilux 4x4 .................................$17,495 D-Cab, 2.7L, Petrol, Canopy, Bull Bar, Alloy Wheels

2008 Toyota Hilux 3.0 4x4 ...............................$34,493 Diesel, Bull Bars, Flat Deck, Alloy Wheels, Running Boards

Marcel Motors LTD

Jono 022 500 5035 Marcel Junior 021 504 487

We recommend and use genuine parts

Authorised Toyota Parts Supplier Top quality parts for all makes & models Oils & Lubricants Exide Batteries

Authorised Toyota Service Agents

W.O.F. Regular Servicing Repairs Book NOW AA Batteries In-shop Brake Lathe

Don’t see your dream car here?

Call today & tell us what you’d like!

142 Victoria Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 7399 www.marcelmotors.co.nz

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2012 Electricity Rescue

Helicopter Appeal

Official Electricity Rescue Helicopter Sponsor

Over 1000 patients annually Please give Over 15,000 flights what you can Hundreds of lives saved 3 easy ways to donate Return your Freepost official donation envelope sent out to all Northland homes.

Donate at any Northland ASB Branch.

Internet banking donation to ERH Appeal ASB - 12 3106 0046000 00.

Donate $5 or more and be in to win one of 30 rides in an Electricity Rescue Helicopter! www.facebook.com/northland.rescuehelicopter Official sponsors will match public donations, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $150,000.

100% of all money raised by the public goes to the Northland Emergency Services Trust, which operates the Electricity Rescue Helicopter