Kaipara Lifestyler, October 31st 2017

October 31 2017

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‘No magic fix’ for roads u by Paul Campbell

With two weeks before his resignation takes effect, Kaipara Mayor Greg Gent has warned that debt and roading remain twin burdens for the district, as he held an ‘annual general meeting’ for residents and ratepayers to “hold council to account.

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Dargaville website launched

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Community day for all The Donnelly’s Crossing car boot sale is coming up with a full day and evening of family fun lined up …

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“Local councils need to remain accountable to their ratepayers, as any business has to answer to its shareholders,” he said following the gathering held at Maungaturoto’s Centennial Hall.

“The KDC’s activities have been underfunded for many years. The reasons are many and historic, and should be confined to history,” he told the meeting.

“We have to make sure that huge debt does not happen again and we have a good chance next year of substantial debt reduction.

“Roading is the single largest challenge in this area. It has taken years of under spending to get our unsealed network in its current state and it will take years to climb out the other side.”

Mr Gent noted that the former council commissioners set a debt reduction budget for Kaipara of $200,000, against revenues of circa $60 million.

“We took the view that we had to do better than that, primarily as debt needs to continue to trend downwards. Higher waste water development contributions, land sales and surpluses meant we could repay $2.8m of debt and that still left $11m in working capital.

“When we look to this financial year it is quite conceivable that we can get debt down by circa $10 million, driven by the sale of woodlots, unused working capital used to retire term debt, and planned debt repayments of $3.8m.

p Kaipara Mayor Greg Gent steps down on November 15

“This will be fantastic progress if it can be delivered, but even with that reduction we will still have some way to go to get our debt within the average range of a number of other New Zealand councils we compare ourselves to. A debt level of circa $30 million would put us in the average range.

“Roading is our single largest cost by a country mile. We get a 61% government subsidy for approved works. We made progress on roading improvements but still have a long way to go with no magic fix.

“In the current financial year we will spend more on the network but there is no silver bullet.”

Four Community Roading Groups have been formed and will meet this month to help identify priorities as seen through community eyes, and provide feedback

around performance of the contractors.

Commenting on council staffing levels, Mr Gent said council finished the year with 111 full-time equivalent staff, due to increased consenting requirements and a move away from the use of consultants to developing skills ‘in house’.

“So yes, you see the lift in staff numbers but in many areas there is an offset around costs. Councillors require any permanent increase in staffing to be accompanied by a business case.

Mr Gent will return to his farming and business interests when he steps down on November 15.

A by-election for mayor will take place in February. Nominations open on Friday, November 24 and close at midday Friday, December 22. Postal voting will be from Friday. January 26 to midday Saturday, February 17.

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p Anton Bowker from CBEC Ecosolutions visited Dargaville Intermediate School last week to present a free community composting programme. With an aim to get people in Northland composting, the workshop covered basic techniques, household waste audits, worm farming and more. There will be another free workshop on Friday, November 24 as part of Kaipara Cares eco week.

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p Tinopai school was treated to their second visit from the team at Air NZ who spoke to the children about different careers and travel opportunities — thanks to the efforts of local Tinopai resident, Mark Bell. Principal Sonya Kaihe says: “Although our students are young — it’s important for them to be exposed to a wide variety of career opportunities at an early age.

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p Tasha Kimani Wintle dressed as a vampire and husband Karoma Kimani in the green mask with their children Shaka and Zuri at ‘fright night’. The Kaiwaka Sports Association put on a ‘spooktacular’ time at last weekend’s event. Organiser Cheryl Anderson said the highlight for most people was the “freaky haunted house” which saw the changing rooms converted into a hair-raising walk. Prizes were awarded for best costumes and supper plates.

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Keeping Kaipara connected u by Joanna Manson

Detailed maps showing households included in the extension of Ultra-Fast Broadband including Baylys Beach and Te Kopuru, have been released by the contractor, Chorus.

In August the company announced it had reached an agreement with Crown Infrastructure Partners to extend its UFB rollout to around 60,000 more customers beyond the approximately 1.3 million customers in Chorus’ existing planned UFB1 and 2 rollout areas.

Twenty-one areas were included in the programme, called UFB2+, in Northland.

“As with the original Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, and the UFB2 extension announced in January this year, Chorus is the main player in this initiative and we’re very proud of the work we’re doing to bring New Zealand better broadband,” said general manager network and p Chorus general manager network and field field management Ed Beattie. management, Ed Beattie “At this stage we are still working on the exact build schedule so have yet about 780,000 premises now able to to confirm timings for UFB2+ but we will connect to fibre. be back in touch with the respective “The fibre network being built provides communities to share these as soon more reliable and faster broadband than we have them set.” ever before, with speeds of up to 1Gbps All up, Chorus is building the fibre currently available on our network, but network to more than 1.3 million homes, there is still more to come.” businesses, schools and medical Maps of the areas within the towns centres right across New Zealand. The will be available online before the latest figures show that the first stage end of the year, once the times have of the UFB build is 70% complete, with been confirmed. ¢

CHANGE OF VENUE: Dargaville Acoustic Music

BLACKBOARD CONCERT THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER Now held at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road

$2 entry • $2 raffle • 7pm Start Come along and be part of the entertainment, or come along to be entertained. Either way you will enjoy a great night provided by local talent.

Phone Allan: 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697 for more info.

Promoted and sponsored by the Performing Arts section of the Dargaville Arts Association.

Rates demand upheld The leaders of a protracted rates battle which arose from the ill-fated Mangawhai wastewater saga have been ordered to pay more than $20,000 in unpaid rates and penalties.

A ruling by the Whangarei District Court in 2015 that ordered Bruce and Heather Rogan to pay the arrears the Kaipara District Council sought for the 2011-12 and 2014-15 rating years has been upheld in the High Court with Justice Ailsa Duffy saying the council was entitled to recover $20,449 from the Rogans in rates and penalties for the years 2011 to 2015.

In a separate proceeding after the District Court ruling, the Rogans

and the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association applied for a judicial review in the High Court last year seeking a decision that Northland Regional Council rates for Kaipara between 2011 and 2016 were unlawfully set and invalid.

Justice Duffy ruled in favour, but did not order a refund and the NRC has appealed with a hearing set down for next month. The MRRA has set up a ‘givealittle’ page online to help recover legal costs.

Daylight dairy robbery On the morning of Wednesday, October 25, a young male entered the River Road dairy and stole the cash register from the counter, before running from the shop to a vehicle and driving off at speed.

Two members of the public observed the incident and were able to provide details to police who located the vehicle at a property on Kai Iwi Lakes Road.

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A male occupant ran from the address over farmland and was later located by a police dog unit and arrested.

A 25-year-old male has been charged with burglary and remanded in custody. Two other males have been charged as accomplices. The cash register was recovered. Dargaville police would like to thank the two witnesses who assisted.

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Tennis season begins

Planting for restoration

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The Dargaville Tennis Club will kick off its twilight tennis season on November 7 and is welcoming new players to join in.

A planting day held in Tinopai saw more than thirty adults and children up to their ears in mud in the Puapua Wetland.

p Ann Miru with daughter Nicole Redman-White, her husband Greg White and their children Alex and Renee

p Last season’s final between the Bondido’s and Jolly Rogers

The competition will run every Tuesday night until the end of daylight saving in 2018 and caters for all levels of ability with two grades.

Club president Peter Bond says he hopes to build on the 12 teams that participated last season and is looking forward to the new Sportsville complex

which is set to get underway next month.

“The new courts being built at Memorial Park for the following season will provide a boost for the local tennis community,” he said. To register a team of four or if interested in joining a team, contact Peter on 027 408 5371 or email petebond84@hotmail.com ¢

Volunteers planted around 3500 cabbage trees, flax and native grasses on the day, with a further 1700 plants going in last week. Tinopai Resource Management Unit’s Mikaera Miru says the planting day was an important step in a community-driven restoration project that began with the retirement of the fenced-off wetland from farmland, and includes an ongoing programme of pest and weed control.

“This project started several years ago with the support from landowner Liang Ren Li, the Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust, Tinopai Primary School, the Tinopai community and the Northland Regional Council,” said Mr Miru.

“The silt management role that wetlands play is essential for the protection of the Kaipara Harbour and the preservation of its seafood.”

The Tinopai wetlands are also potential habitat for endangered species such as the spotless crake, banded rail, North Island fernbird and the rare, Australasian bittern, which has been seen recently in the Puapua Wetland.

The planting day was supported by Te Arai Nursery and the DOC/Fonterra initiative, Living Water.

Tinopai RMU have also obtained funds for a qualified local conservation contractor, Tahi Bishop, to manage the ongoing pest control and maintenance. ¢

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Dargaville website launched Lakes bylaw adopted

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Dargaville will now have a greater online presence thanks to a new website driven by the Dargaville Community Development Board which aims to provide a community resource and promote the town to the wider web.

A new Kai Iwi Lakes bylaw which governs the future management of water-based activities on the lakes was formally adopted by the Northland Regional Council last week.

p NRC have formally adopted a new Kai Iwi Lakes bylaw, which governs the management of waterbased activities on the lakes

p Dargaville Community Development Board manager Lorraine Davidson and consultant Diane Miller showcasing the new Dargaville website

Board manager Lorraine Davidson said the website has been over 12 months in the making.

“The idea originated soon after the board was formed as both board members and executives felt there was a need for a really good website to promote Dargaville and act as a community resource, which provided information about local community groups, clubs and volunteer organisations.”

While providing a site and access point for a community resource is at the forefront, the board also hopes the website will promote the town to both national and international visitors.

“We’ve really tried to create more awareness and promote Dargaville as

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a great place to live, do business, and visit. I think the website will make the community feel proud of their town.

For those wanting to move here we’re hoping the site will make Dargaville look like a vibrant place to live with lots of opportunities.”

A calendar detailing weekly, monthly and annual events is currently a work in progress.

“It’s an evolving site and we’re relying on the community to feed back information to make it comprehensive.”

The space will be also be a platform for the board to promote ongoing work such as the retirement village.

The new website can be found at www.dargavillenz.com ¢

Decisions were reached after a panel of three councillors considered the bylaw submissions and made their recommendations to the full council.

Chairman Bill Shepherd said: “The panel accepted council staff recommendations to drop the charges and increase the number of access lanes to four, and this was confirmed by the full council,however, debate over appropriate speed limits at the lakes has now triggered another round of public consultation.”

Many submitters suggested the five-knot speed limit be reduced to 100 metres from the shore around the lakes, instead of the usual 200m.

Therefore legally, the reduction requires formal approval from the Director of Maritime New Zealand and to make an application to the director, a public consultation is required.

This is likely to take place over summer.

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The existing five knot speed within 200m off shore will remain in place in the interim.

Other matters including fishing, launch ramps and limits of access for powered vessels, are outside of the new bylaw and NRC’s control. Instead, they are decided by the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee. Land-based activities are managed by the Kaipara District Council.

The new bylaw takes effect on Wednesday, November 1 and can be found online at nrc.govt.nz/ lakesbylaw. ¢

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Singing with feeling

Community day for all

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Tangowahine local Heather Carrigan is part of New Zealand’s only all female bluegrass band and this year, they were invited to play at ‘Wellyfest’ one of the country’s biggest folk music festivals.

The band has also just finished recording its first album.

The Donnelly’s Crossing car boot sale is coming up this weekend, Saturday November 4, at 10am, with a full day and evening of family fun lined up.

p The bluegrass band ‘Hot Diggity’, from the left: Krissy Jackson, Deborah Mackenzie, Jenine Abarbanel, Heather Carrigan and Sue Drake

p Donnelly’s Crossing community group members with the new Donnelly’s Crossing sign

The five piece band, Hot Diggity, has its members hailing from all over the North Island. Around 80 bands applied for the 12 spots at the festival, so Heather says they were all very excited and happy to be selected.

Since forming in 2014, “people have been asking us ‘do you have a CD?’, So when we did finally get our CD done, we called it ‘Worth the Wait’. There is also a track on the album called ‘Worth the Wait’.”

Heather describes bluegrass as “country music on overdrive” and the album is mostly original songs written by Heather and bandmate Deborah, from a

female perspective, something not that common to the genre. Heather Carrigan plays the mandolin, Deborah Mackenzie guitar, Jenine Abarbanel double bass, Sue Drake banjo, and Krissy Jackson is on the fiddle. All members sing.

“A lot of people say ‘how do you get together to practise, when you live all over the country?’ but it’s funny how if you really want to do something, you find a way to do it,” said Heather.

‘Worth the Wait’ is out on Sunday, October 29. Go to hotdiggity.bandcamp. com/releases for a digital download or email hotdiggitynz@gmail.com for a hard copy. ¢

The Donnelly’s Crossing community group have been working with DOC and the Kaipara District Council to restore the area and funds from the car boot sale will be going towards this.

“It’ll be a community, social event and good practise for those of us relatively new to the area for next year’s picnic sports day too,” said chair Rick Smith.

As well as ‘car boots’ full of secondhand goods, local produce, baking, pickles, chutneys, free range eggs and more, the day will also have a sausage sizzle, live music, a DOC stall and children’s games — including a ‘guy’ making competition and the ‘Donelly’s

Dunker’. The Donnelly’s Crossing spring ride is also on and the day will end with a display of kids’ fireworks and a bonfire.

There will also be an opportunity to learn about the area’s history. “There’s an amazing history here. From 1930s to 1959 Donnelly’s was a major rail link to Dargaville.

“They couldn’t have survived without each other,” said secretary of the group, Derrick.

“All are welcome, so come on out it’s gorgeous here.”

To book a stall or for more information email Derrick at scubadel@ hotmail.com. ¢

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Holiday weekend fun Over Labour Weekend Kaipara was filled with galas, art, sports and more. The weather may not have been favourable, but that didn’t stop our community from getting together and having a blast.

p A few of the 811 bike riders who took part in the annual Tangiteroria Trail Ride

p Children having fun at the first annual Gala Day Paparoa, described by organisers as a great success, and they are looking forward to making the day an annual event

p The Tangiteroria School Horse Trek was a success said organisers, with 29 riders taking part

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NORTHLAND RESCUE HELICOPTER 2017 APPEAL Awhi atu awhi mai

Lifting the spirits of each other

p Sean Simons, Samantha Simons and Brayden Smith from the Dargaville Swimming Club, at the the Kauri Coast Community Pool open day.

Northland Rescue Chopper out to raise $200k p Over 250 people came to the Kauri Coast Community Pool open day

The 2017 Northland Rescue Helicopter fundraising appeal is underway – with the aim of beating last year’s superb total of $200,000 in public donations.

W i t h t h e n e e d s o f t h e c hari t ab l e helicopter service constantly in the limelight - and the extraordinarily busy summer period looming - the timing of the appeal is critical.

Paul Ahlers, Chairman of the Northland Emergency Ser vices Trust (NEST ), says funds raised contribute to general operating costs of the much-needed lifesaving service.

“Donations help cover the costs of fuel, maintenance, insurance and more. The fact is we need these donations and the Trust continues to be humbled by the support of the Northland community in getting behind their rescue service. The service would not exist without their ongoing support,” says Mr Ahlers.

Northland’s world-class air ambulance service is considered one of the most cost-effective operations of its kind in New Zealand. By necessity, it operates on an extremely tight budget and despite contending with an annual funding shortfall close to $1.5 million, continues to help people in their time of need – 24/7.

p Around 27 entries were on display in Paparoa for the ‘Trash to Art’ competition. Sophie Taylor-Rose won the children’s section with her ‘Supa Dupa Owl.’ Frances Casey won the ‘Trash to Sculpture’ prize and Tatiana White won the ‘Trash to Art’ prize

p Riders at the Tangiteroria Trail Ride, a major event for the area, that brings in people from all over the North Island

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Since 1988, close to 20,000 people have been transported by an array of helicopters in the service’s ever-evolving fleet which now comprises three Sikorsky S76s which fly, on average, close to three times a day, says Mr Ahlers.

“Our team continues to be busier than ever with expected annual hours flown likely to hit a record high of more than 1200 hours this year, covering emergency m e dic al mis sio ns f ro m K ai t aia to Auckland and beyond.

The annual fundraising campaign is backed by principal sponsors Northpower and Top Energy, who match public donations up to $150,000 – and have been doing so since the first campaign back in 1988. The consumer-owned electricity lines companies have contributed millions of dollars towards helping save lives.

This year the campaign focuses on people of all walks of life, from tourists and sports people, to farmers, forestry workers, water sport enthusiasts and those people who live in the rugged rural spaces of Northland. Those stories will be show-cased during the fundraising campaign at:

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Please note locations and times are subject to change, check website for most up-to-date information.

100 Years ago Dargaville Borough: Council Minutes Kaipara Community Health Trust The Kaipara District Council invite expressions of interest to fill a trustee vacancy for the Kaipara Community Health Trust (KCHT).

KCHT has the objective to ensure there are health services available locally for people in our community to access. The KCHT has been highly effective over the last 19 years in protecting and enhancing the services available on the Dargaville Hospital site. The new Trustee will be able to build on this legacy by advocating on behalf of all Kaipara communities and ensuring, through good governance, that the Trust’s current assets are well-managed for current and future community needs.

The Council are seeking to appoint a trustee from residents in the Dargaville Ward. They will join 11 other members in quarterly meetings of the Trust and other sub-committee meetings as required. This is an unpaid voluntary appointment which is eligible for reimbursement of some travel expenses.

Expressions of interest are invited from citizens who are passionate about the provision of local health services. Please express interest in becoming a Trustee by writing to Linda Osborne at Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340; or by emailing losborne@kaipara. govt.nz

An Application for a building permit was laid before Council on behalf of Mr E.C. Walker showing proposed erection of a bake house, storeroom and washhouse on a section of land fronting Victoria Street and the Railway Reserve. That permission be given to erect the building shown on the plan. Carried.

A letter is to be send to the Minister of Marine on behalf of the Hobson County Council and the Dargaville Borough Council requesting permission to erect the proposed traffic bridge across the Wairoa River at the Gasworks site, Dargaville; that the letter embody an undertaking that the erection of the bridge at the Gasworks site will not interfere with up-river traffic and that the letter be signed by the Chairman of the Hobson County Council and His Worship the Mayor of Dargaville.

Please detail why you are interested in becoming a Trustee and the skills that you would bring which might benefit the Trust. Further information can be obtained by contacting Linda on 09 439 3123 or by email.

Road Works for the District – October 2017

Expressions of interest closing soon.

Area specific works planned during October • Minor bridge repairs throughout the District • Maintenance grading throughout the District when conditions are suitable • Water table restoration – Redhill, Avoca East, Katui, Tanoa and Marahemo Roads • Heavy Metal Strengthening – Pouto and Oparakau Road • Mechanised Tree Pruning – Throughout the Pouto Peninsula, Oparakau, Tokatoka Road and Chevoit, Eveline Street • Culverts – Pukehuia, Curnow, Sandy Beach, Heatley and Te Kowhai Roads.

Area specific works completed during September • Water table restoration – Redhill and Oparakau Road • Culvert Renewals – Oparakau, Waihue and Gallie Road • Heavy Metal Strengthening – Avoca and Pouto Roads; on-going Routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole District during October include pothole repairs both on unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified and grading of select roads pending sufficient rainfall.

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Temporary Road Closure Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the Dargaville Lions Club has made an application to have the following streets and carparks temporarily closed on the day and at the time below for the purpose of holding the 2017 Dargaville Christmas Parade.

Saturday 9th December 2017 – 09:00am to 02:00pm Victoria Street from Totara Street to the west side of the Central Hotel carpark All of Parenga St, Totara St, Kapia St All of Hokianga Rd South of Victoria St Edward Street from Victoria Street to North side of the Central Hotel carpark Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 04:00pm on Monday 13th November 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notes for Drivers on Unsealed Roads

Unsealed roads require regular laying of maintenance aggregate.

If tyres are low, road users can run the risk of punctures on freshly laid metal.

This larger material is particularly prone to puncturing worn tyres, but is a necessary requirement during the winter months to ensure the roads are still safely traversable.

Please take caution when travelling on freshly laid aggregate, and check the condition of your tyres — especially if you live on the unsealed network.

The Library has brand new reusable tote bags for $3.00, you can carry all your summer reading without having to take plastic bags, to the beach, away in the campervan or to the Lakes.

Council would like to thank you for your co-operation as work is undertaken across the district to improve our communities and infrastructure. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information

2017 Council Meetings: Long Term Plan Public Briefing 11 Monday 06 November @ 11:00am The Club, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Council Meeting Tuesday 14 November @ 9:00am Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville Raupo Drainage Committee Meeting Thursday 16 November @ 10:00 AM Wharf Road, Ruawai

Road Spraying Broadspectrum NZ Ltd, Kaipara Branch is due to commence their full network round of glyphosate roadside vegetation spraying at the end of October.

Rural Vegetation Spraying Starting this month in the Maungaturoto Area and continuing towards the northern end of the district.

The summer season is imminent, and brings with it dry spells.

Residents who are not on the treated water network are advised to contact registered private water suppliers.

Details can be found at www.kaipara.govt.nz.

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We all want to reduce those power bills but are faced by an array of choices which can sometimes be confusing. The home of the future is definitely one which has a reduced energy consumption footprint — perhaps even zero consumption from the grid at all.

But how best to achieve this state when you’re working with an existing home and a moderate budget?

The place to start is with keeping what you’ve paid for. The energy expenditure in our homes is, to a massive extent, tied up with altering the temperature of air and water. While the eventual replacement of a hot water cylinder with a more efficient califont, augmenting it with solar panels or switching to a heat exchanger system rather than an element are all options, in the short term it’s easy to insulate all accessible pipes and wrap the cylinder.

On a larger scale, that’s the plan for the whole home. Insulation is the most cost effective step toward both health and energy efficiency, because it’s passive and always on guard. Stepping

up to better heating and letting it radiate away through poor insulation is also just plainly a bad idea. Ideally you want a complete barrier around your living spaces — deep and fluffy in the ceiling, right up to the floorboards underneath as a minimum.

Don’t assume that because your home was insulated back when it was built, or several years ago, that it couldn’t benefit from some TLC in this department, either.

With insulation sorted, and the picture finished off with gap-free windows and doors, thermal curtains and draught excluders, it’s more economical to heat your home. Add a heat transfer system

p From sunshine to electricity — modern solar panels are just one energy-smart new technology to adopt

to your fireplace to move excess warmth down to the bedrooms and cut out the need for power hungry fan and oil heaters. Install the right size of heat pump to ensure both warm and cool air on tap — positioning and capacity are vital, so don’t buy in-store until you know what’s right for your space.

Another simple fix is to switch to LED lighting — it’s possible to do this on your next trip to the supermarket. A the top end of the energy efficiency scale

we find the holy grail for some — solar power. Solar water heaters work well here in the North, and full photovoltaic systems are already a big part of the rural landscape. More efficient panels are released every year.

The change of government may also prove a turning point for solar, with possible new incentives hotly debated.

Check the maths — if the system pays for itself in a few short years, it’s worth the outlay. ¢

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No matter where you live, the guttering and spouting of your home works to protect your investment from damage during storms, channelling water away from where it’s not wanted. But when you live in the country, reliant on tank water, it’s even more important.

Of course, when all that roof area is required to keep your tanks full, the usual enemies of efficient water flow are even more of a hassle. Cleaning out the gutters and spouting is a necessary chore even in the biggest cities, but when a clean, fresh water supply relies on this key part of the reticulation system, it’s easy to be kept awake at nights by the knowledge that nature is throwing everything it can at the task of blocking those conduits up.

Leaves blow in, decaying down to create a foothold for moss and plants to grow. Industrious birds find the gutters around your roof irresistible as prime nesting real estate. And even rats and other furry pests treat your guttering and spouting as a superhighway. The clatter of tiny claws is a worry at the best of times, but when it comes with the promise of contaminants in your primary water source it’s even more troublesome.

Thankfully, there are people out there who have engineered a solution. By

p with metal screens to stop leaves and pests getting in, gutters and spouting stay clean longer

covering your guttering with a durable metal mesh, all the nasties which would otherwise sluice down from the roof and into your tank are blocked before they can cause trouble. Using metal — either zincalume, copper or aluminium — means that no amount of pecking, clawing or gnawing from nature’s little visitors will be able to penetrate through.

The end result is a barrier of protection which saves a whole lot of chores in the long run.

And, with modern materials technology, it’s a long run indeed — one leading proponent in the industry, Gutter

Solutions, guarantee their materials for 12 years and their installation workmanship for five.

Combined with a filtration and UV treatment system at the other end, this is a great fix for the problem of debris and contaminants in tank-based water systems. And it means less time spent up ladders cleaning out leaves, moss and other unmentionables.

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There was a time when a healthy home was anything with a roof — but English designs and architecture were never quite perfect for the climate here. A modern home embraces the best of the old with a range of new technologies which acknowledge the warmer, damper, ex-rainforest conditions of New Zealand.

The enemy is in clear view in many of our older homes — those without adequate insulation or ventilation.

Condensation breeds toxic black mould, a pathogenic discoloration which often appears on ceilings and walls. Have you ever noticed that the mould sometimes traces the shape of the ceiling beams, not growing where there’s solid wood behind the fascia?

That’s because it loves the cold, and even the small amount of insulation provided by that structural wood repels it. The easy answer for a healthier home is to get rid of this stuff altogether — not a bad idea when it’s right up there in the health stakes with cigarettes and car exhaust.

Once the existing mould is bleached and cleaned away, top up that insulation.

A cozy environment is a controlled environment, and insulation works like the layers in a thermos flask to keep the interior of the home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

Many people have never ventured into their roof space, but it’s a good idea to check. Older styles of insulation deteriorate over the years, and may need

a refill or replacement. While you’re up too, note how dry it is away from baths, showers, kitchen sinks and our own exhalations. The roof cavity contains many cubic litres of dry air which can be harnessed with a ventilation unit. This is also the place to install extractors for those wet areas, piping the damp air away and outside during bathing and cooking.

To stop mould and damp damaging your home in those crucial steam and water prone rooms, look at your flooring.

Well sealed vinyl flooring, interlocking waterproof timber above a dry underlay, or even tiles could be the answer to damp seeping behind the scenes.

Similarly, those with allergies often benefit from new carpets — pure wool can trap dust and fibres out of the air, while there are specific new flooring solutions just for those who suffer from asthma.

Add in a efficient source of heating, and there’s no foothold for mould and damp to return.

You’ll know you’ve won the war when your windows are dry in the mornings and the air smells fresh. The steps, in

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From your footpath to a superhighway u by Andy Bryenton

When the internet was first conceived of, back in the mid 1990s, the only guiding figures which computer scientists had to predict its growth came from something called Moore’s Law. This states that computers should double every two-and-a-half years, describing the kind of graph stockbrokers and performance car tuners salivate over.

But the truth has been even more astounding. The net has become so intertwined with business, education, banking, shopping and medicine that access to the flow of information has recently been given the status of a human right, like water or shelter.

We’re up to the task, however, and from November you’ll see work progressing to bring the very latest in data tech to Dargaville and the surrounding areas. This means, of course, better connectivity, faster downloads, seamless streaming and sharp video calling. But there’s more to having a direct line to the net of this quality right at the doorstep. In the world of home automation, being connected means all manner of appliances around the home logging on to help make life easier and safer.

Security is an obvious field to benefit from better broadband. It’s already possible to view cameras remotely, but

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how about locking and unlocking doors, windows and pet access from a tablet or work PC? Setting up areas of the home for a tradesperson to undertake repairs, then locking up safe when they’re gone? Hear what’s going on via hidden microphones, talk back via tiny speakers and record it all to the cloud so that burglar’s can’t get away clean by stealing your hard drive, too.

Appliances are keeping up with the changes to how we receive data in our homes. Smart TVs may have led the charge, but smart fridges and ovens herald a new way to cook and buy groceries. Your new fridge is able to post

reminders of goods running low into your shopping list, and comes with a touch screen panel which displays recipes using ingredients it knows are inside.

Set your oven to cook a perfect roast while you’re driving home, and it will alter the temperature and time if it receives reports of traffic jams or accidents.

Of course, the main machines which will see the first benefit of the new highspeed rollout are the triple threat of the home computer, tablet and smartphone.

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Time to treat yourself Just as it’s the little things that can make us smile, it’s also the little things that can help us unwind and relax. With our busy lifestyles it can be harder than ever to set time aside for ourselves, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less important.

Taking time with the little things that make you happy and feel relaxed is a good way to boost self esteem and mood. It’s time to treat yourself Kaipara, and here’s a few ideas for some mini treats.

Breathe. So simple but also often forgotten. Breathe long and deep. Lie down, close your eyes and just take big deep in-your-belly breaths for a few minutes.

Reach out to a friend. Make that date to catch up over coffee, take a walk on the beach or just hang out on the couch with some ice cream together.

Two words - retail therapy. Sometimes it can just make you feel better. Buy a new outfit, accessory, piece of art, homeware decor, book, movie or music.

Go outside. Take a walk, sit under a tree, pick some flowers for yourself, take a nap, read a book or take a note pad and pen and just draw or write down whatever comes to you.

Book yourself in for a massage, facial, manicure, hair cut or anything else that makes you feel pampered.

Buy a seriously decadent treat, like your favourite chocolate, ice cream or something savoury and make it last.

Teach yourself to cook a new dish that you’ve always wanted to try. Take your time to master it and don’t feel bad about not sharing. Make yourself a playlist containing all your favourite

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THERE IS A FULL TIME PRIVATE CLINIC IN WHANGAREI, RUN BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH PROBLEMS Such as troublesome bleeding; menopause concerns; abnormal smears; pelvic pain; pain or irritation ‘down there’; fertility issues; non–surgery options for prolapse and bladder problems.

Many of the common problems can be treated with simple minor procedures done either at the clinic or at Kensington Hospital.

The emphasis at the clinic is on making sure women have as much information as possible about their own health on which to base their decisions as to the type of treatment that is best for them.

Dr. Rachel Moss, the specialist gynaecologist, can see you to make a thorough gynaecological assessment and discuss options for treatment.

A GP referral can be helpful but is not essential.

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Have an achey back, shoulder or anywhere else? Pick up the phone now to book that appointment with a professional chiropractor, physiotherapist or doctor. Get it sorted now, before it gets worse.

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At home on the range u by Andy Bryenton

When it comes time to choose a new vehicle for around the farm, the key factor is of course, how hard it can work. That’s the core of the equation that’s seen side-by-side, off-road machines rise in popularity versus more traditional quad bikes. And it’s one of the reasons that Polaris have updated their Ranger UTV to do even more.

Already a leader in its class, the Ranger 570 has been given more of pretty much everything for its latest iteration.

That begins with more space — a seating arrangement which makes it comfortable for two proper-sized Kiwi blokes. In the gap between the wraparound seating there’s more space up front for tools, the ever-important chilly bin or the dog. Then there’s a rear deck with a load area approaching that of a small farm truck, complete with

numerous handy tie down points and a tough, non slip tray.

No two jobs are the same however.

Which is why there are so many options available to customise the Ranger 570, turning it from a serious farming tool into a machine to accompany a hunting or angling excursion.

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and utility sprayers, wire spool holders for fencing, portable power units to run power tools, and a host of others.

With more room for crew, more room for tools, and more options to tackle any task in any weather, it’s a good thing that this latest addition to the Polaris family is also kitted out with the most important accessory of all — a 570cc, 44 horsepower engine that delivers

plenty of ready power and traction to all four wheels. With this big, farmproven beating heart mounted centrally for better weight distribution, there’s no end to the combinations of clever extras which can turn the Ranger into a veritable Swiss army knife on knobbly rubber tyres. They’ve sorted the ‘go anywhere’, leaving the ‘do anything’ up to your personal choice. ¢

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Still going strong u by Anna Harding

The Dargaville Farmlands store marks 10 years in business on Wednesday, November 1, and to celebrate, there will be three weeks worth of prizes and giveaways.

Every week starting on November 6, someone who has shopped at the store will win one of three supplier prize packs, worth around $2,000.

‘Baker Boys Biscuits’ will also been given away, and alongside FMG, the store will be firing up the barbecue in the first week.

Current Northern area manager Lew Duggan was the store manager when it first opened and said that over the years it has expanded to have a technical field officer, a technical advisor, and a real estate agent on board.

“We’re here to help farmers find solutions. It’s not all about selling — it’s about their best interests.

“Farmlands is committed to being part of the community, so we do a lot of sponsorship and attending events like the Northland Field days and school calf club days where we can.”

Business manager Rhonda Kay said that she loves seeing the regulars come in and being able to support what they do.

“People seem to enjoy the spirit of our team — I think we’re quite the lively bunch. The fact that we’ve got the drivethrough means people can just drive in and feel welcome.”

“Because we’re a co-op, we work for the farmers. That’s always in the back of our mind. ¢

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Peeple can be pritty strange “Y’no Dog, there are sum pritty thick people aroun’, wen yer think about it.”

Gidday readas. We were goin’ round the farm lookin at little sheeps that had their tales whipped off by the dockin’ gang just ter see if all was well. Dunno about the sheeps, if I saw a docker comin at me with a gas ax, or even rubba bands, I would be sideways throo the five wires headin’ for the hills.

Boss once waved a gas axe at me an’ he didint get any help ona proppity for a week.

I stayed under the house an’ his gerlfren’ Sharlene fed me nice left-overs, an’ I only come out afta she had made Boss’s life a miseree. That’ll teech him eh?

But anyway, that’s ina past, an’ now as we sat ona big Red Quod, with a sannich an’ thermis for smoko, Boss went on with wot he was sayin’. “Yessee Dog, we gotta new govmint after the

‘lections an’ the new Labour lot reckin they gonna put a tax on petril in Auckland so them Jaffa’s havta pay fer there own roading works, instead of us hear ina countryside havin’ ter pay up too. That Fill Triffid reckin he can rake in more’n a billyin dollars.”

Well, dunno about you readas, but that soun’s like a good plan ter me, eh?

Then Boss ixlained more. “Seems the Orklind crowd not happy ter pay there own way an’ they reckin they will evin leave town so they don’t gotta pay 10 cents a liter. What a load of codswollop.

Yeah right, sell tha house, lose tha job, take tha kids out school, move ta Waikikamukau an’ start again. All they gotta do is nock a cup of coffee off the list, or maybe a glass of bear ata pub.”

Wen Boss put it like that I hada agree.

If I had pay tax I probly wood give up maybe a bit of dog biskit maybe. Or maybe not. Anyway, as Sharlene wood

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say ‘just hyerthiticil. Then Boss hada nother laff. He was looking atta paper I got froma kattil stop ata gate. “Sez hear some Orklinders gonna drive outa town an’ gas up their cars, to miss the tax.

Well, good luck ter them. They reckin cars cost aroun’ a dolla a mile, wotever that is in blimmin’ killermeters, and so they drive 30 miles to save a cupla dollas? Nah. They can’t be that silly?”

Well, we was soon back ata homested an’ Boss was tellin Sharlene about it.

But she sushed Boss up.

“Talk about dumb?

Looky hear deah. That Muddlemore hostibal has turned down a free hostel for sick kids pearints from Mic Donilds. Y’no, where Mum’s n’ Dad’s kin stay wen their kids is sick.

Seems sumone don’t like burgers for kids.

Talk about kickin’ a gift horse ina mouth eh? Boss of corse agreed. “Yep deah” he sed. “As my ole Mum wood

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He got that right readas — humans can be reel strange eh?

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Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793 Dargaville Anglican Spring Fair, on Saturday, November 11, from 9am at the Dargaville town hall. Free cooking demonstration, tea tasting and craft workshop and more.

Dargaville senior citizens (65 years and over) concert 1.30pm Sunday, November 26, Dalmation Hall. Free admission. Transport required within borough boundary? Ring Warren 439 7773 or Terry 439 5025, before Friday, November 24.

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps, Monday’s 6:30pm-9pm at the Dargaville Aero Club.

For Boys and Girls aged 13-18 years. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547.

Dargaville Little Theatre black comedy ‘Twas the Fight before Christmas’ 10th-25th November.

Opening weekend 10th and 11th November. Tickets $20 for show or $45 for show and dinner sold at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre.

English lessons weekly on Tuesday and Thursday at the Dargaville Gospel Church, Portland street entrance. Same lesson both sessions. Phone Sjannette on 09 439 0110.

Twilight Hockey six aside social competition on Monday evenings from 5.30–7.30pm at Dargaville High School turf. Two games per night.

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Art classes 7-9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255 Dargaville Floral Art Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Greenways Community Centre, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville.

Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.

The Dargaville Menz Shed is open Tuesday & Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm. New members welcome. For more info phone Brian 439 6175 or Paul 974 7685.

Dargaville Cancer Support Group meet on the second Thursday of each month at 9.30 am at the Kaipara Community Centre. All welcome. Contact Ken 09 439 4452.

Dargaville Bridge Club Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm. Playing Bridge at the

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Dargaville Girls Brigade For girls aged 5–15 years old. Thursdays 3–5pm at the Baptist Church, 187 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Contact Pauline Taylor on 021 263 7556 or 09 439 7507.

Dargaville Scout Group For Boys and Girls aged 6–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Dianne on 09 283 2006.

Dargaville Squash Club Every Wednesday 6.30pm, new, old and current members welcome.

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Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam Every Thursday 7–9pm at the Town Hall through school terms only.

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Mainly Music Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499.

Make a Friend Playgroup 0–5 years, Thursdays 9am–noon. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Danae 09 439 4833.

Mental Health & Addiction Consumer Network Mondays 10am–4pm in old CMA rooms, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville. Gold coin lunch and workshop.

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Stitches and Craft 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville.

10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Wednesday Crafts 10am–12.30pm in old CMA building, 43 Tirarau Street, All welcome. Varied crafts and warm friendship. Lunch, morning tea and transport provided if necessary. $5 entry fee. Phone Lilian 09 439 7799 or Cynthia 09 439 5895 for more details.

Drop-in Centre Tuesday’s 10am–1pm at the Town Hall — foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776 or Viv on 021 439 686.

Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–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.

Dargaville Embroidery Group 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm, Contact Rosemary 09 439 0656 for more information.

Dargaville Senior Net open day on the third Monday of the month. All welcome, phone Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452.

Dargaville Quilters Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville (old CMA building). New members welcome. Phone 09 439 1598.

Justices of the Peace Signing Desk Justices of the Peace will be available on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Dargaville Library from 11am-1pm.

Kaihu Valley Music Club Every second Sunday except January from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome.

Contact John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Area Parkinsons Support Group Usually held on the 1st Thursday of every 2nd month, at Community Health Services, Dargaville Hospital.

10am–noon. Contact Barbara Leslie free phone 09 437 6881 for more.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, Onslow Street. 1pm– 4pm. Enquiries phone Bruce 09 439 5513.

NZ 60s Up Movement Dargaville Social Meetings Held at the Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Peggy purls in our Community Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am, at Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street.

RSA Women’s Section Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact President Lyn Harnett, phone 09 439 7443.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club held the first Sunday of each month at the Scouts Hall Onslow street Dargaville. 1–4pm. Ph. 439 5513.

Dargaville Aero Club Learn to fly free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Murray at phone 0274784308 for further information. Open 7 days a week.

Blokart Sailing Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz, 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz.

Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra New members are welcome either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

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Ruawai Ruawai Lions Club have their social meeting’s on the first Thursday of each month. The next dinner meeting is on Thursday, November 2, 6.30pm, dinner served at 7, at the Ruawai Memorial Hall. To book phone 4392 777. All welcome.

Rose Show on Saturday November 11 at 11am, Ruawai War Memorial Hall. Lunch $10, trading tables, gold coin entry. Contact Merle Jackson 439 2335 for more info.

Kaiwaka

Kaipara Young Farmers last Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Three Furlongs Bar and Grill 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka. Contact chairman Kurtis Danks 021 159 8453 kwdanks@gmail.com

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Palmers Planet Garden Ramble — Saturday and Sunday November 11 and 12. There are 18 gardens to enjoy, tickets $25 p/p Visit mangawhaigardenramble.org or the Facebook page for full details.

Mangawhai Museum, Hawaiki Special Exhibition — Bringing the world closer. A special exhibition on communication and the landing of the new Hawaiki submarine cable. Now until June 2018.

Mangawhai Indoor Bowls Club Mondays 7pm at the Senior Citizens’ Hall, Fagan Place. $3 includes refreshments. Contact Terry 09 431 3254 or Jim 09 431 3154.

Mangawhai Bowling Club Housie/Bingo held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club. Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371.

Markets

Dargaville Riverside Market Corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays noon–4pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on Facebook.

Mangawhai Village Market Every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917.

Maungaturoto Markets 1st Friday of the month, 3.30–6.30pm. For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 0222 0218 or email maungaturotomarkets@gmail.com.

Monthly Flea Market 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243.

Paparoa Farmer’s Market Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa.

Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day 1st Sunday, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802.

Te Kopuru Market 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

Mayor’s Message Extracts from Mayor Greg Gent’s Year in Review Speech. The full speech can be found on the Kaipara District Council Website (www.kaipara.govt.nz).

I would like to consider the year in three distinct but related parts being Council, Financial and Community. They are separate but of course with a huge overlap.

Council activities have been underfunded for many years, the reasons are many and historic, and should be confined to history. That reality though means many services residents expect have been delivered Council to a level that’s below expectation. That then The early part of our term has been leads to a very negative culture which we dominated by learning. Councillors have need to turn around. Roading is the single had the opportunity to attend many briefing largest challenge in this area. It has taken sessions on the many activities of Council. years of underspending to get our unsealed This has taken considerable Councillor and network in its current state and it will take staff time but fundamental to Councillors years to climb out the other side, made providing the governance oversight that worse by an escalation of log harvesting is their role. Typically those days started from trees planted some 20 years ago, and with presentations from Council staff and in the year under review a very wet autumn/ ended with presentations from many of our spring. community groups. I would like to thank those groups for giving up their time in that Financial regard.

Commissioners set a budget with Council, I have found, is all about planning a planned debt reduction of $200k. and consultation.

We took the view that we had to do better We are just about to enter the next Long than that primarily as debt needs to continue Term Plan period. This will be a substantive to trend downwards. document which will be the blue print for Higher Waste Water development Kaipara for the next ten years. contributions, land sales and surpluses This has been and continues to be a huge meant we could repay $2.8m of debt and that still left $11m in working capital. When focus for us.

I Chaired the three person review team of Kaipara for Government some six years ago, debt was at its peak of $89 million, today it sits at around $62m. I use the word ‘around’ deliberately. Within our debt are some commitments and funds that we don’t own but administer. For example the MELA fund of $5.2m sits within that number. We also have reserve contributions that we must pay out of $4.8m. It is Councils plan to spend these funds over the next planning period.

Council is currently developing a policy that will form the frame work against which those funds will be put back into our various communities.

When we look to this financial year it is quite conceivable that we can get debt down by circa $10m, driven by the sale of woodlots, unused working capital used to retire term debt and planned debt repayments of $3.8m. This will be fantastic progress if it can be delivered, but even with that reduction we will still have some way to go to get our debt within the average range of a number of councils we compare ourselves to.

Roading is our single largest cost by a country mile. We get a 61% Government

subsidy for approved works. We made progress on roading improvements but still have a long way to go with no magic fix. 20% of the network has no base structure, we will have over $3m of new slips to deal with this winter, in the current financial year we will spend more on the network but there is no silver bullet.

Community I have been humbled getting to know many very hard working people within the various communities that make up Kaipara. I salute you all. We have some fantastic things happening right across the district. Although our resources are limited I would Iike to thank the top staff we have in our community team who work alongside you as much as resources allow.

Council continued to support community groups with financial support for their activities and development. We approved $36,000 in operational grants, $9,000 in contracts for service and a further $26,000 in capital grants. In addition $178,000 was granted from the MELA funds. Council has overhauled its community assistance policy to align it with our community outcomes

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MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.

Contact Muddy Thumbs Gardening

Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

MUDDY THUMBS Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Rubbish Removal • Water Blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE!

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Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

Don’t let your septic tank become costly - service it now!

Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Your Local Farming Partner • Suppliers of Waikato milking systems • Expert advice and service on Effluent systems • Pumps • Milking Machinery • Trenching • Water Filtration • Effluent Systems 120 Lower Dent St Whangarei • Ph 09 438 3844 106 Jervois St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 4005 www.northlandfarm.co.nz

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ORBIT SCAFFOLD Scaffolding & edge protection Residential & commercial Working at heights specialist

HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS

NO JOB TOO SMALL, NO JOB TOO TALL

021 184 3771

PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON (09) 439 0707 OR 027 437 6521

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ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS

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CLASSIFIEDS

FREE measure and quote Rental and retrofit specialists Northland wide

HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION |FARM REFRIGERATION COOL ROOM | FREEZER ROOM | VENTILATION SYSTEMS

50 years experience All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0

113 Victoria Street, Dargaville

3 John Sinclair Avenue, Wellsford. mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@xtra.co.nz

P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 7 November 2017 edition is 10am Monday 6 November 2017

For Sale

Garage Sale

Storage

Property Maintenance

$20.00 AND under Christmas Gift Packs for Mum, Dad or Grandparents. Made to order Gift boxes or choose one ready made. Jack Fannon Menswear, Dargaville. 09 439 8946.

GARAGE SALE 28 Logan Street Dargaville, make a reasonable offer, starting Tuesday the 31st of October, all week.

SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed.

Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

2003 MITSUBISHI Triton, 4wd, 3 litre, auto, double cab, GLSA. $14,000 ono, phone 022 325 0931, no texting.

Monthly Market

BRAKE DISC pads. Large range suit most makes and models of car and light commercial in stock. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Sat 4th November Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre.

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

8am till Noon, something for everyone.

FISHING RODS, surfercasters and boat reels and tackle. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219 LAPTOPS: HP DV6 win10, HP probook 450 G2 win10, Toshiba C50 win10, Acer aspire win7. All good condition, $250 to $395, 31A Montgomery Ave, phone 09 439 8924.

RATCHET TIE downs, from light loads to heavy truck tie downs. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

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

Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

TRAILER COUPLINGS, locks and jockey wheels + all trailer components. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Entertainment SINGLE? MEET other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself, all ages. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’ Phone 021 639 552.

Nurseries & Plants

P: 09 439 7243

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

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

BAYLYS BEACH 4 bedroom house includes separate self-contained 1 bedroom downstairs, garage and large shed. Suit large family or extended family. References, L/T $340 pw, 021 439 808.

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NATIVE PLANTS. Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants for re-vegetation projects, waterways, landscaping and more. Site visits and advice available, discounts for bulk purchases, delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. For more information phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

RENTAL WANTED, quiet reliable male, early 50’s, ex dairy farmer, requires 2-3 bedroom house with garage. Able to relief milk, pets ok, wanting long term, excellent references, please call 09 431 6449.

SPRING CLEARANCE sale. Plants, shrubs, etc from .50c each. Cistus rock rose, two colours down to $4.00, start Wednesday till Sunday, limited stock.

Got2Go plants 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru 9am to 4pm, closed on Mondays, or phone 09 439 5556, sorry no eftpos.

SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy - parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

SALE, SALE, SALE!!

Wanted

Trades & Services BRICK AND blocklaying tradesmen, fencing, columns, paving, outdoor fireplaces, repairs and more, phone Tony 022 311 8447.

For Rent 2 BEDROOMS with own kitchen, dining, lounge and bathroom, includes power, water and wifi. This is a shared property situation, $250 pw 021 439 808.

Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

UPHOLSTERY

Phone or text Darron 021 584 221 or (09) 439 7994

KAIPARA LAWN & garden maintenance, free quotes, reliable service. We mow all lawns and maintain your garden and property. Call 09 439 0136, 022 471 1200 or visit us on Facebook.

PRESSURE WASHING, soft house wash, drives, paths, decks and more, phone Tony 022 311 8447.

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

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out, scrub and leaks fixed.

Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

Ruawai Corner Place Garden Centre All remaining fruit trees $19.50 each. Peach, plum, nectarine, pear, apricot, figs & olives. All flaxes $5 each, buxus hedging $3.50 each, all grasses $2.50 each, selected shrubs $3 each.

Eftpos available, phone 09 439 2115.

Quality upholstery services Domestic, commercial, caravan squabs, motorcycle seats, antiques, marine etc.

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.

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Phone or Txt Paul

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER OctOber 31 - 2017

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 7 November 2017 edition is 10am Monday 6 November 2017

Livestock

Situations Vacant

Public Notices

BULLS CHAROLAIS yearlings. $2500 + GST + agent fees if any. Phone 09 439 4795.

DAIRY FARM assistant position, 500 cow farm, shared accommodation, 1 year experience preferred.

Full listing: Farmsource ID 1985358632, 8km from Dargaville, 0220854989.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, maybe we can help. Meeting: Mondays & Thursdays. Phone 09 439 5248 or ladies call 020 4082 1373.

MOXY, EXCAVATOR, Bully with Class 2 & WTR. Reliable and drug free, work North Shore & Rodney.

Phone 021 929 963 or 09 425 0050.

ALWAYS READY to help SeniorNet Dargaville to assist with getting the best from your computer, phone or tablet. All welcome at our open day Monday November 20th at 1pm held in our teaching centre in the old dairy complex via Liverpool Street entrance. Phone Heather 09 439 4452 or Dot 09 439 1711 for more info.

DARGAVILLE SALE Thursday 2nd November 2017

A/c TOTARADALE FARM 25 x TQ 2Yr W/F Ang X Strs A/c J & J MARTIN 10 x A/Born Sim X Wnr Strs 10 x A/Born Sim X Wnr Hfrs

CAREGIVERS WANTED We are seeking experienced caregivers for an elderly female stroke patient who needs 24/7 care, 10kms out of Dargaville. Varied work and hours including some sleepovers and weekends.

The individual/s we seek must be suitably qualified, experienced, takes pride in their work, have a 'can do' attitude and motivated to care for others.

They must have their own transport and a current licence.

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

Please send CV and application letter to mlhdargaville@gmail.com Applications close: Monday 6th Nov 2017

A/c CLIENTS 10 x TQ 15Mth Hereford Hfrs 20 x 15Mth W/F Hereford X Hfrs 20 x Wnr W/F Hfrs

CONTACT

Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Michael Younger 027 439 4023

FREE TEA tasting at the Anglican Spring Fair. November 11th 2017 9am start, town hall. Home baking, fresh produce, plants, christmas cakes & sausage sizzle.

KAIHU HALL AGM Tuesday 7th November 8pm. If the hall is to remain in community ownership, vacancies on the committee must be filled, NO COMMITTEE NO HALL. Enquiries Esma 09 439 7293.

POUTO MARINE hall AGM, Sunday the 5th of November at Bev Mitchell’s, 2pm, everyone welcome.

Part-time manager required for Self Storage Facility in Dargaville. Would suit someone living in town with communication and customer skills.

Needs to be able to use a computer and smart phone.

If interested or for more information, please phone: 09 439 3075 or email dargavilleselfstorage@gmail.com.

RUAWAI COLLEGE Senior Prizegiving, Friday 3rd of November, 12:00pm start in the College Assembly Hall.

SPRING FAIR Town hall, 9am start, November the 11th 2017. Free cooking demonstration, craft workshop and variety of market stalls.

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

Hire or use FREE* when you buy or sell Real Estate with Gary Morris

For further enquiries please contact PGG Wrightson Agents

Chris Fife 0274 951 552 Steve Harsant 0274 979 892 Darryl Williamson 0294 329 285

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Administrative support/Reception Part time: 25 hours per week Working in a small team in Dargaville Experience in Accounts – We use Xero Closing Date: 15th November 2017 Please send a covering letter and CV to:

Email: gary@fnkaipara.co.nz *T&C apply Licenced under REAA 2008

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

OPENING SOON 02BIKEGIRL 2 4 5 3 4 4 7 5

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Dargaville Arts Association Inc

AGM

11.30am, Saturday 18th November 2017.

Lifestyler House, 107 River Road, Dargaville.

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

All welcome

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

Bring a plate for a shared lunch.

Bereavement Support Group Monday 6th November 2017 In the Nurses Lounge at Community Health Building, Dargaville Hospital – 10.15am - 12.00pm

“CONTINUING BONDS”

Public Notices

Everyone Welcome

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert change of venue — 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.

Please RSVP to 09 439 3330 ext.6716 or office.hki@xtra.co.nz by Friday 3rd November

Find Kaipara Lifestyler on Facebook

All communications to P.O. Box 546, Orewa 0946.

Acknowledgements

SPICE, VERA EVELYN 8-1-1928 - 1-10-2017 Lyn & Max Rundstrom, Bill & Norine Spice, Les & Judy Spice, Diane & Derek Pulham, Glenda & Kevin Hawson and Murray & Sandra Spice and our extended families, would like to thank and express our sincere appreciation for the kind thoughts and support, to those who sent flowers and cards, and to Judy for the baking.

To those who attended Vera's funeral service, the ladies of the Dargaville R.S.A women's section, also to the Whangarei Hospital stroke unit and special thanks to Nurse Ashleigh.

To James playing the bagpipes, thank you also to Bruce & Jessica at Dargaville Funeral Services.

As many addresses are unknown please accept this as a personal thank you from the family.

Vera & Bill together again.

Dargaville Rugby Sports Club Inc Western Sharks Rugby

Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/ restretching/garage carpet — Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413.

MCINDOE, JEAN NITA On October 25 2017 peacefully at Kauri Coast Rest Home, Dargaville. Dearly loved wife of the late Roderick. Loved mother and friend of John and Karen. Loved grandmother of Fiona, Richard and Thomas. A close and dear friend of Anna and Gaylene. In accordance with Jean’s wishes a private service will be held.

Public Notice

A job description is available on request

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

IT’S NOT A TARGET

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

office.hki@xtra.co.nz PO BOX 112, Dargaville

Septic Tank Services

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HEALTH SHUTTLE

Call: 021 902 087

Associat

60 2yr Ang, WF, Here X & Ang Frsn X Strs 20 18mth Ang, Ang Here X Strs 10 15mth Ang Strs 200 15mth WF, Here X & Ang Frsn X Strs 50 15mth Frsn Bulls 20 2yr WF & Here X Hfrs 150 15mth WF, Here X & Ang Frsn X Hfrs 10 15mth Ang Hfrs 10 A/B Frsn Frsn X Bulls Clvs 20 A/B Ang, Ang X Str Clvs 20 A/B Ang, Ang X Hfr Clvs 30 A/B WF & Here X Str Clvs 30 A/B WF & Here X Hfr Clvs

Death Notice

DONNELLYS CROSSING Car Boot Sale, 10am, 4th November. Limited spaces, email Derrick scubadel@ hotmail.com. Sausage Sizzle, Bonfire, ‘Guy’ making Competition, Prizes & Music.

FURNITURE TRUCK HIRE

Dargaville Spring Cattle Fair Thursday 2nd November 2017 12.30pm start Approx. 640 Head Comprising of

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This is an informal group, guided by a counsellor, that shares experiences and supports each other.

Enquiries to Hospice: 09 439 3330 ext 6716

AGM

Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms Tuesday 14th November 2017 at 7.30pm.

Business: Chairmans Report, Financial Report, Election of Officers, General Business.

All members and supporters are invited to attend.

THELMA AND CHARLIE PARKER EDUCATION TRUST The above education trust was established at the direction of the late Mr Charlie Parker, a wellknown and respected local businessman.

The purpose of the trust is to establish and maintain scholarships which will be known as the THELMA AND CHARLIE PARKER SCHOLARSHIPS. Each scholarship is designed to assist any current pupil or pupils of Dargaville High School, who, in the opinion of the trustees, would benefit from further education or study of either tertiary or other nature, or of any recognised course of education or study and who would otherwise be unable to undergo such education or study having regard to the financial resources of that student and/or that student’s immediate family.

The trustees of the trust therefore invite applications for assistance from students of Dargaville High School or from any person on a student’s behalf. Application forms are available from the school office, the Dargaville Branch of ANZ or Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

To enable consideration by the trustees, completed applications must be delivered to the High School office or the offices of Hammonds Law by 5.00pm on Friday the 10th of November 2017. Any enquiries should be directed to the High School office or to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

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9 Ocean View Terrace Baylys Beach

177a Victoria St Dargaville

Auction – 24th November On site 1:00pm

Auction – 24th November On site 2:30pm

Beach Home & a True Kiwi Bach. Large Section (955m2), short walk to the beach, awesome views, new roof recently, invest at a popular west coast beach, plenty of leisure time at the beach, horse riding, quad biking, fishing, walking, surfing and much more.

Time to Invest NOW!!

Well built two bedroom unit with internal access. large open plan living separate conservatory large decking with rural and river views also wet area shower. A short walk to main shopping centre, a must to consider.

Open Homes – Sunday 29th October, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Sunday 5th November, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Sunday 19th November, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Open Homes – Saturday 4th November, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Saturday 11th November, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Saturday 18th November, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Auction (unless sold prior)

Auction (unless sold prior)

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

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