Kaipara Lifestyler, September 9 2014

September 9 2014

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Classic trucks in Dargaville BNZ staff help local community

Throughout the country last Wednesday the BNZ closed its doors to provide community service …

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A nationwide initiative passed through Dargaville last week …

p A cavalcade of classic trucks hit the streets of Dargaville over the weekend. Around 70 trucks from all over the country arrived on Sunday afternoon carrying 115 people, following a lunch and tour of the Kauri Museum. The truckers had a celebratory dinner at the Lighthouse Function Centre on Sunday evening, with proceeds going to prostate cancer research. Following a get together at the Dargaville Saleyards on Monday morning the trucks, drivers and passengers headed north to Kaitaia via Waipoua Forest.

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Art awards showcase local talent u by Colin Patterson

Entries in the Gilmore Brown Art Awards 2014 have been unveiled in a opening gala at the Kauri Museum and will remain there on exhibition for the next month.

The event last Friday gave more than 100 guests a chance to view artworks submitted in five categories, while tasting fine wines and enjoying the best local cheeses.

“It was stunningly successful,” says Awards committee chairman John Pickworth.

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Members of the Northern Wairoa Anglican Church have produced a beautiful 2015 calendar …

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He says the awards were a collaborative event between the Mangawhai and Dargaville Arts associations, principal sponsor Gilmore Brown and host, The Kauri Museum.

Judges Dr Oliver Stead from the James Wallace Arts Trust and Dr Carolyn Vercoe from the University of Auckland

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

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The Kaipara Lifestyler is published with pride by NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, a privately owned Kaipara company.

Phone: 09 439 6933 or 0800 466 793 • Fax: 09 439 6930 Email: info@thelifestyler.co.nz • Postal Address: PO Box 474, Dargaville Physical Address: Lifestyler House, 107 River Road, Dargaville General Manager: Deb Wright | 021 639 696 Kaipara Lifestyler Editor at large: Paul Campbell 09 439 6933 Editorial Coordinator: Belinda Weber Editorial: Graphic Design: Colin Patterson Gavin Bainbridge Joanne Speechly Paul Bakulich Andy Bryenton James Menzies Brian Eastwood Greer Mackay Jessica Wright

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Audited distribution details Print run 10,000. ABC audited circulation 9,920 weekly, audited Jan–Dec 2013. Distributed on Tuesday to every residential and rural home throughout the district including Dargaville, Ruawai, Paparoa, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Wellsford.

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A sweeping American romantic drama, centred around the family of Mia, a cellist and ex-girlfriend of up and coming rock star Adam Wilde. The story unfolds after the family’s car crashes in snowy conditions, leading to a series of flashbacks which reveal the past of Mia’s relationship with Adam, and that of her parents, leading to a decision that’s literally life or death. ★

The Last Saint

Minka is a teenage Polynesian boy living in the heart of the city. With his P-addicted mother well on the way to going completely off the rails, three people enter his life - each with a promise - each with the power to destroy.

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Aunty and the Star People

Jean Watson, recently turned 80 years old, is a Kiwi novelist who lives in Wellington and is well regarded in the literary community. But half a world away, in the poor region of Tamil Naidu in India, she is revered as ‘Aunty’, the lady who has given hope to a generation of orphans, by setting up homes for them and funding their school studies. A touching documentary, following the life of an everyday ‘saint’ from New Zealand.

The Hundred Foot Journey

Madame Mallory runs a celebrated French restaurant - but is dismayed and threatened when the Kadam family open up their own ethnic eatery across the street. Sensibilities and cultures clash, until an unlikely twist of fate brings the warring chefs together.

Housebound

Another cracker of a Kiwi horror flick, in the tradition of Peter Jackson’s early work.

Sentenced to house arrest, Kylie is forced to move in with her parents, who seem strangely cheerful about the prospect of their home being haunted. Winner of the coveted HR Giger prize at horror’s ‘Dead by Dawn’ festival.

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p Otamatea 1st XI Girls’ soccer team have achieved third place in the first division of the Northland Secondary School Girls’ soccer tournament. “We played against five other teams around Northland and won six of our eight games, resulting in an all-round great season,” said Dani White. “We were pleased to get a new uniform mid-way through the season and a big thanks should go to our coach, parent helpers and Simone Sidwell for coaching and transporting us to games.

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The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

With a title like that, you know that this Swedish comedy is going to be offbeat and weird - and you would be right! When Mr Karlsson ‘escapes’ from an old folks’ home on his 100th birthday, there’s an added cause for concern. He’s not only out to recapture his youth, he’s also one of the world’s top experts on explosives.

Lucy

Lucy is captured and turned into a drug mule for a new and powerful synthetic drug. When the bag she is carrying inside of her stomach leaks, Lucy’s body undergoes unimaginable changes that unlocks 100% of her mind’s full potential. With her new-found powers, Lucy turns into a merciless warrior intent on getting back at her captors.

p The Kaipara Lifestyler’s Andy Bryenton delivers a donation cheque to the ANZ Bank’s Teresa Bagnall. Messages of remembrance and respect filled our publication this year from leading Kaipara businesses, as we supported the good work of the Cancer Society in their quest to improve the lives of cancer patients, survivors and their families.

New transmitter site

Magic in the Moonlight

The wealthy Catledge family hire jaded but talented English magician Stanley Crawford to help unmask a clairvoyant who they believe is trying to swindle them out of a fortune. But are her tricks really an illusion? It’s up to the stage magician to try to unravel a web of love, lies, mysteries and mysticism.

Guardians of the Galaxy

A rag-tag band of interstellar thieves and assassins must save the galaxy from the clutches of an evil warlord. With cutting edge FX and cutting sarcasm, this is a comical rollercoaster ride of action which will appeal to fans of fellow Marvel flick ‘The Avengers’

The Dark Horse

The true story of Genesis Potini, a Kiwi chess genius who was institutionalised with severe bipolar disorder. Upon being released, he goes to live with his patched-gang-member brother, and decides to teach the youth of Gisborne the game of chess in a bid for the national champs.

p After two and a half years of planning, Big River FM now occupies the old TVNZ transmitter site at Katui. “Thanks to the tireless efforts of our patron, Phil Godfrey, and generosity of landowners, the Fisher family, Big River FM’s 88.2FM signal has been strengthened in Aranga and surrounding areas,” says station manager Anaru Tana. “A big thank you also to the specialist riggers from Kordia who installed our antenna at no charge.”

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Art awards showcase local talent

p Robyn Mitchell standing beside her winning entry in the wood category ‘Kauri Bowl Reflection’ p Winner of the painting category, Pauline Gough, with organiser John Pickworth and Chantal Gilmore of Gilmore Brown

The categories were painting and drawing, won by Pauline Gough; photography and printmaking, won by Alistair Morrow; three-dimensional, won

by Terry Haines; wood, won by Robyn Mitchell; and adornments, won by Susie Petersen.

Mr Pickworth says the wood category was created last year and is a tribute to Northland’s timber tradition and the large number of artists in the area who work with wood. The adornments category recognises the artists who create jewellery and body adornments.

“There were hairpins and scarves, while there was a cape made of bulrushes and a hand-woven carpet.”

Dargaville Arts Association chairman Allan Mortensen said it was a great night for the association, with seven of it’s artists taking away awards.

Mr Pickworth says he was delighted with the support from sponsors, including, Te Whai Bay Wines which supplied wine for the gala opening, Kaiwaka Cheese Shop which provided a variety of cheeses, Echo Valley Olives which supplied olive oil.

Part of the Kaipara Lifestyler’s sponsorship supplied fresh oysters from Paparoa’s Zephyr Oysters for the gala opening.

He says the category winners received $300, a Kauri rosette, a certificate and a handmade kauri bowl inlaid with paua.

Mr Pickworth says all entries will be on display at the Kauri Museum until October 5. Most of the pieces are for sale.

The official results and photos from the event are available on our website www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz ¢

p One of the guests looking at the winning entry of the photography category, ‘Strong Man’ taken by Alistair Morrow

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NEW ZEALAND PARTY Focus NZ, the new party on the block, took a team to Dargaville to talk.

What we found was a hard-working, proud people who feel let down and deserted by our Government. They have suffered all sorts of indignities with their Council, and the final blow was when the current MP promoted legislation which was then passed and closed out any chance of real justice for the Mangawhai sewerage scheme. There is no doubt the protection and cover-up was at the highest level.

We canvassed shops and businesses and saw no sign of the rock star economy, only disillusioned, struggling business people.

Hard-working people like Rodger and Glory who have worked hard. An accident happens and they feel stressed, unsupported by OSH. Jo has her house threatened by subsidence, has paid her government levied insurance and has once again been bullied, feels unsupported and has been told to live with their lousy offer.

Hard working Dargaville people, you have been side-tracked by central and regional government and treated like a poor cousin.

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A wide choice for Northland voters u by Colin Patterson

BNZ staff help local community u by Colin Patterson

Throughout the country last Wednesday the BNZ closed its doors in their annual effort to provide community service.

Voters in the Northland electorate have nine candidates to choose from in this month’s general election.

Sitting MP Mike Sabin is standing for re-election as the candidate for the National Party. He is opposed

by David Clendon (Green Party), Craig Nelson (ACT New Zealand), Willow-Jean Prime (Labour Party), Ken Rintoul (Focus New Zealand), Murray Robertson (Independent), Mel Taylor (Conservative), Glen Timms (Money Free Party) and David Wilson (Democrats for Social Credit).

Sitting MP Hone Harawira (MANA Movement) has drawn three opponents in his bid to be re-elected in Te Tai Tokerau. They are Kelvin Davis (Labour Party), Clinton Dearlove (Independent) and Te Hira Paenga (Maori Party).

Early voting in both electorates opened last week and will finish on

Friday September 19, the day before election day. You can vote early in Dargaville at 118 Victoria St between 10am and 4pm on weekdays and 10am and 2pm on Saturday; at the Mangawhai Museum between 10am to 4pm from Monday September 15 to Monday September 19; and at Maungaturoto Primary School between 10am to 3pm from Monday September 15 to Friday September 19.

Early voting facilities for both electorates are also available at Forum North in Whangarei.

Information on polling places open on election day can be found at http:// www.elections.org.nz/events/2014general-election/electorate-info/ information-voters-northland ¢

MIKE SABIN YOUR ‘MP ON THE JOB’

p Staff from the Dargaville BNZ hard at work water blasting and cleaning off graffiti at the Salvation Army store

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Every branch had a closed sign on their doors as more than 5500 staff nationally spent the day away from their desks.

In Dargaville BNZ staff water blasted and cleaned walls on the exterior of the town’s Salvation Army shop, creating a more pleasing and cleaner entrance for customers.

The team faced an additional challenge of trying to remove graffiti that had been plastered on the Salvation Army wall and on the wall of a neighbouring building housing Sport Northland.

BNZ Dargaville manager Sharon George says the day was awesome.

“When we finished cleaning the storefront the staff invited us in for a cup of tea. Then we went to Hal Harding’s

farm and planted hundreds of flaxes and cabbage trees in the wetland.”

The BNZ staff were joined by both Dargaville Intermediate School students and the rain. “We got a bit wet. But we had gumboots and coats, so it was OK.” She says the day went well. “We loved it. We had a lot of fun and got a sense of satisfaction from doing something for the community.

It was definitely worthwhile. We’ve had a lot of feedback from customers asking how it went.”

BNZ will be repeating Closed for Good next year and Ms George is looking forward to helping community groups around Dargaville.

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Penalties for unpaid water bills u by Colin Patterson

Kaipara residents who are slow in paying their water rates are likely to face penalties, after commissioners last month adopted new rules regarding water.

They decided the council would charge penalties on unpaid water invoices, although they did not specify what those penalties would be or how they will be applied.

Currently the council sends out invoices for water twice a year to residents living in urban parts of the district. The average charge for domestic customers is $360 per invoice or $719 a year.

But commissioners were told by finance manager Glennis Christie that the absence of penalties for late or non-payment means the council is owed $300,000 in unpaid bills from 490 domestic and commercial customers and has few options for

obtaining payment from those who refuse to or are unable to pay.

While the council has the legal authority is disconnect if water bills are not paid, the Health Act requires that disconnection must not create unsanitary conditions.

Commissioners rejected an option for more frequent billing, as they were told that would lead to higher administration costs. Instead they decided to implement a system to encourage users to pay their bills by direct debit; and to implement a penalty regime for late payment.

The issue of penalties will go out for consultation as part of the council’s Long Term Plan for 2015/25. ¢

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Christmas market for showcase calendar u by Joanne Speechly

Members of the Northern Wairoa Anglican Church have produced a beautiful 2015 calendar, which is sure to be a popular present this Christmas.

New class for Paparoa A&P Show Paparoa A&P Show’s indoor committee have announced that a new class will debut in 2015.

The special class, which is sponsored by Zephyr Oyster Farms Ltd, is for a work in any medium that depicts a ‘kaipara structure’.

“The structure could be the old hotel at Pahi, Tinopai wharf or the silos at Ruawai,” said committee

member Dorothy Simpson. Entries may be done in oil, watercolour, acrylic, patchwork, wool or any other fibre, metal or natural materials. First prize is $250.

For further information or for Indoor Section schedules please contact the secretary Elaine Christie on 09 431 6011 or email echristie@ actrix.co.nz.

Summer Day — Kaipara includes a collection of vibrant photos, all taken and contributed by local photographers.

“We’re always looking for ways to fundraise and the calendars have proved very popular. This is the fourth calendar our parish has produced and I am told

that many go overseas as Christmas presents for ex-Dargavillians,” says Anne Mitchell.

The calendar is on sale now at Gloria’s Flowers and Gifts, Inder Auto One, the Dargaville Museum or contact Anne on 09 439 8424 or almitch2@xtra.co.nz. ¢

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wine, dine & entertainment New chef turns up the heat Local barista on top u by Andy Bryenton

u by Joanne Speechly

The Northland Barista Champion for 2014 is Mike McKenzie of Maungaturoto.

The head barista, baker and manager of Tulip Cafe has been brewing coffee for half his life but this is the first time he has entered the championships.

Michael said it was a demanding few days, akin to the cooking shows that have recently taken television audiences by storm.

“There was a panel of four sensory judges and three technical judges. Each contestant has a 15 minute time slot and is assessed on everything — grinding and tamping the coffee, timing and how good the milk is. You have to sell your concept to the judges.”

In addition to four espressos and four tulip cappuccinos, contestants were required to make a signature drink. Michael called his Tu Meke.

p New Thai chef Satis Phoungthong promises fresh taste sensations this spring

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p Tulip Cafe manager Michael McKenzie is Northland’s top barista

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“My signature drink was a chocolatey, spicy short black, with a very small amount of milk, spiced with cardamom, cinnamon and peppercorn, poured into a piccolo glass and served with a little bit of raw organic honey and topped with grated raw chocolate and Maldon salt.”

The Barista Championships took place over the three days at the More FM Northland Home and Living Show.

Michael said he will use the experience to help lift the profile of Tulip Cafe and he is considering attending the National Barista Championships in May 2015.

“It’s quite surprising how geeky people can be with coffee and if they learn through the grapevine that there is some really good coffee happening in Maungaturoto then they will come and check it out.” ¢

Pad Thai DINE IN & TAKEAWAY

NEW SPRING MENU SPECIALS Enjoy our fresh new flavours Here’s one tasty example Glazed pork ribs - A generous serving of tender, meaty ribs glazed with honey and red wine sauce, served with rice and vegetables for a super spring feast.

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Ph: 09 439 1315

Spring is a time for change, and that means new menu selections at Dargaville’s popular Pad Thai restaurant.

But it’s not just the menu that’s changing — there is a new chef at the helm of this busy kitchen, adding a spicy new twist to some old favourites. Fresh on the menu this week, and by all accounts flying out the door as fast as they can be cooked — are succulent pork ribs, glazed in a red wine and honey sauce, then served

with fresh stir-fried vegetables and fluffy white rice.

It’s a tasty, sticky delight to tuck into a plate of meaty ribs like this, but be warned — you will need to use that napkin! New Thai chef Satis Phoungthong (with 25 years experience) is looking forward to cooking up a storm as the busy summer months approach, with new seasonal dishes from Thailand appearing on the blackboard weekly. ¢

Make some Northern Noize With members of hit Kiwi group Smashproof, and featuring Drew from C4 to boot, Northern Noize are a multiheaded, multi-talented beats and rhymes machine, storming into Dargaville on Saturday the 13th. Sir-T, Ty, Deach, Roc and the crew dominate the mics and turntables, delivering a uniquely New Zealand sound that is sure to get the crowd moving. Fans of Smash Proof’s

raw and soulful hip hop styles will be delighted to welcome this supergroup to town, as part of a tour of the North before Smashproof head on down the line for more summer shows.

Tickets are currently available from the Northern Wairoa Hotel, where Northern Noize will play the historic ballroom to what is sure to be a firedup and packed out crowd. ¢

Obey the Kurfew Also rocking Dargaville this month are rock and pop party-starters Kurfew, acclaimed as a powerhouse four-piece and even carrying the stamp of approval of local favourites Tempist Fujit. That’s high praise indeed for the talented combo, who turn the volume up to eleven with covers of fan favourites spanning

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A nationwide initiative to encourage kiwis to give up smoking passed through Dargaville last week.

p Northland started their championship bid strongly against Bay of Plenty

Last Sunday the young Northerners defeated Bay of Plenty 21-7 in the tournament’s opening match at Ngatea.

That means Northland shares the lead on the points table with Auckland West.

“We’re stoked to get a win,” says team manager Catherine Stewart from Ruawai. “It sets a precedent for the rest of the tournament. But we know there’s a lot of work to do.”

Ms Stewart says the team stayed in Thames on Saturday night before travelling to Ngatea for the tournament opening ceremony. That was followed by the weigh in before kick-off at 12.15.

The Roller Mills championship started in 1925. It is the second-oldest rugby

trophy in New Zealand after the Ranfurly Shield. It involves primary school representative teams from most of the northern half of the North Island. Greats of the game such as Colin Meads, Grant Fox, Keven Mealamu, Keiran Read and Sonny Bill Williams all got their start in rep rugby at the Roller Mills.

This year is the first for a new format. Previously the tournament was conducted during the school holidays, with all games being played in one area over a short time-frame.

Northland’s next game is this weekend in Waipu against Thames Valley, and then against North Harbour in Silverdale the following weekend. ¢

Stoptober is run by Action on Smoking and Health and is funded as part of the Government’s campaign to make New Zealand Smokefree by 2025.

It will be the country’s biggest ever stop smoking initiative and aims to convince as many as possible of the country’s 463,000 smokers to give up for the whole of October. Clinical evidence p Boyd Broughton with the Stoptober Ball in Dargaville last week shows that smokers who quit for a month are five times more free, even from mobiles. Assistance, likely to stop permanently. such as patches, gum and lozenges, The Stoptober ball stopped are also available to smokers who want outside the Dargaville Warehouse to quit. on Wednesday, encouraging Kaipara They may also be eligible for smokers to register with stop smoking quickmist — an oral mouth spray — services before the campaign starts. and an Inhalator which delivers nicotine Northland District Health Board without the need to smoke. smokefree advisor Bridget Rouse The Stoptober Ball had come from says although Dargaville has no stop Kaitaia and Kaikohe, where people had smoking service, smokers can receive written comments on it. support from Te Oranga or from the After leaving Dargaville it travelled Dargaville Medical Centre. She says to Stoptober events at Northtec and in calls to Quitline (0800 778 778) are central Whangarei. ¢

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The inspection process What inspections do I need?

Council will determine what inspections will be necessary to enable it to be satisfied on reasonable grounds that compliance will be achieved. Each inspection will be identified along with the requirements for that particular inspection. A list of inspections will be attached to your building consent.

Inspections by others Sometimes it is necessary for specialists to conduct inspections in addition to the inspections carried out

by Council. If a specialist inspection is necessary you will generally be advised before the consent is granted.

How do I book an inspection?

Building inspections are undertaken by appointment only and are booked through the Customer Services team on 0800 727 059 You will be required to provide Council with the following information when booking an inspection:

• building consent number • site address • name and telephone number of contact person on site • date and time the inspection is required (am/pm) • type of inspection, i.e.; plumbing, drainage, foundation, pre-slab, preline, etcetera What is required for an inspection?

All approved building consent documentation is required to be on site for the inspection — no documentation or incomplete documentation will mean no inspection.

What if the inspection has not been approved?

If an inspection results in a fail, the work required to be undertaken will be recorded on the inspection notice. In most cases another inspection will be required to inspect remedial work.

If the work is not remedied to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector,

it is likely that a Notice to Fix will be issued.

What is a Notice to Fix? A Notice to Fix is by Council and advises that certain works have not been carried out in accordance with the Building Code. If a Notice to Fix is issued, you are required to address the issues identified within a prescribed time frame to prevent further action being taken.

Do I need a Practical Completion Inspection?

Yes, all building consents require a Practical Completion Inspection (final).

When all work has been completed in accordance with the Building Consent a Code Compliance Certificate may be issued. ¢

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A dog’s tail …

Wen the Boss is a wurry “Ya betta watch out Dog, in case sum one duzzint like wot you are writing,” said the Boss.

Well, of corse I prickt me ears wen he made that remark, wile we was out on the big quod ta see if we shud get them poor lambs dockt ina fine spell.

Tha rain bin playing havic with werk ona farm lately.

But anyway, wots Boss on about?

“Nah Dog,” he went on. “just kiddin’ like, ta take tha sting outa the dredful

news about them Middil East jeehahdist ratbags wot have been killin’ and maiming an even cutting off reporters heads. Well, you no, you does a bit of reportin’ ona farm eh?” Then he give a bit of a chukkil.

Eye shook me head at that.

No jeehahdists I no of roun’ the proppity. An the furthest I bin since I came from Horks Bay has been ona back ofa Boss ute ta the pub, ana vets o’corse.

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Only terror I seen has bin wen Bossis mates, ole Kev, an’ Possum, an John an Albie an them get noisy ina pub afta the cattill sales on a Thursday.

“Yep Dog, tha werlds lookin’ in a bit of a bluddy mess alright,” Boss sed as we stopped fer smoko down by tha boundry stream.

He had the paper I brung froma cattil stop and he went on a red out some nasty stuff about tha Middil East, and then Rusha.

“Never mine the Kiwi genril lections Dog. All this fuss about blimmin derty pollyticks creatin’ far too much attenshin ina papers. We shud be more wurried about milk prices. They dropt a bit orlreddy and Fonterror gonna let us no in a cupla weeks wot we gunna get fer our payout.”

Boss has a sharemilker ona dairy block, an’ I herd him tell Sharlene she coold hava new car if itsa good season.

“Bit of a wurry that Dog,” he tole me, as he sheared his pork sannich with me. “I mite be inna cactus, cos they reckin with tha trubbil in Rusha an’ too much milk stuff commin ona market, the payout mite be a bit down.”

Well, anyway we heded back ta the homested, so Boss cood ring up his mate Pete an’ organise sum dockin’ fer the poor littil lambs. Fancy havin yer tale cut off an’ nothin’ ta wag eh?

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Boss was quick to agree, an’ I ‘spect it was cos’ he cood pop ina pub wile Sharlene did sum shoppin’ too.

“Yes deah. Good idea. Reckin I mite vot for ol Winnie. He wants ta cut down on immigrants. I wanna keep any jeehahdists away from me Dog.” Sharlene lookt at me an’ rolled her eyes. “He’s loosing it Billy. He’s a wurry.

I rekin he needs a beer eh?”

Old Sharlene knows tha Boss pritty well, I reckin.

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A farming view of policies The Green Party election plank that all farmers must fence off rivers, lakes, waterways and wetlands from stock with a buffer zone for vegetation by mid-2017, and the way their policy is worded, would seem to suggest farmers are the biggest polluters in the country.

In actual fact, the overwhelming majority of farmers are hugely conscious of the health of waterways and the land.

It is good to see Fonterra’s defence that their dairy farmer members now have 95% total stock exclusion from waterways, with more than 23,000 kilometres of fencing and planting complete.

The Labour Party and the Greens believe all New Zealand rivers should be clean enough to swim in, not just clean enough to dip your toe in. Well, Northland’s tidal Northern Wairoa River could be very challenging for them if they try and change its reputation of being “the upside down river” due to its muddy silt nature.

Still on water issues, their proposed policy of charging irrigation users for the water they use is a matter for some debate. In the majority of cases, freshwater flows from its catchments into the open sea and the general public benefits from the fact that irrigation users contribute to New Zealand’s economic sustainability by way of paying taxes and compliance fees, which would surely decline if the viability of irrigating productive farm land was made uneconomic. Dairying in the South Island has made a huge contribution to the New Zealand dairy

industry and from farmers reinvesting in their communities.

We should all remember the story of the goose that laid the golden egg and what happened to the goose after someone had the bright idea of killing the goose with the idea of grabbing more golden eggs.

The Labour Party’s Capital Gains Tax and the fumbling of David Cunliffe in explaining this policy has not helped Labour’s cause. New Zealand already has income tax legislation which has detailed and complex provisions bringing many gains into the tax net.

This was introduced progressively to counter the situation whereby land developer s and builders became, in effect, untaxed occupations.

In broad terms, we tax gains on the sale of land acquired with an intention of resale, gains made by land dealers, developers and builders and gains arising from the rezoning, subdivision or development of land.

There are exceptions for private residences, business premises and farmland. In short profit or gains from the sale of property where the taxpayer is a dealer in such property is already taxable.

As a farmer, after listening to some politicians in this election, I get the clear impression that these politicians believe that tax revenue should be increased and the net be spread more widely into New Zealand’s farming industry which is the backbone of the economy.

Farmers live with great uncertainty. On one hand we are encouraged to produce more. We are told that China has the capacity to take all of our dairy produce and that our incomes will continue on the up and up. We are well aware that our fortunes can change dramatically as they are currently doing, with Fonterra’s huge reduction in payout performance this current season and the Westland Dairy Company revealing its payout forecast well below Fonterra’s forecast.

History has provided some very valuable lessons. Some of us can remember the then Dairy Board chairman Jim Graham telling dairy farmers that they would receive a record payout, only to have he and his Board later encouraging dairy farmers to take up a subsidy to reduce cow numbers because of a dairy surplus world-wide.

We New Zealanders sometimes bemoan our lot, but when we look at the rest of the world currently in the turmoil of revolutions, wars and anarchy, we have got a lot to be thankful for.

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This means that some of our local operators are thinking outside the box, as are some farmers. A combined approach using terrestrial (four wheels) and aerial (chopper and fixed wing) application may be considered by early adopters this year. Modern tech means that men on the ground and in the air can precisely hit their targets across a whole farm, with minimal overlap — and, according to local Dargaville operators KD Spreaders, this kind of digital

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Gold medal olives u by Colin Patterson

Barry and Verity Baines of Chapel Olive Oil have every reason to celebrate.

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The Paparoa couple scooped three gold medals and one silver in the recent Oliveti awards for olive oil produced in the northern part of the North Island.

Producers put forward 41 entries in six categories. Mr and Mrs Baines entered their Chapel Olive Oil in four of them, winning three and coming runner-up in a fourth.

Chapel Olive Oil was successful in the Leccino, Koroneiki and Frantoio/ Leccino blend categories and won a silver medal in the Frantoio category.

Co-owner Barry Barnes says the awards showed that Paparoa is a good location to grow olives and extract their oil.

“We’re right on the edge of the Kaipara Harbour and some trees are

within 20 feet of the high water. There are no wind breaks. That allows the salt air to get in and means we have no peacock spot, which is a fungus that affects olive trees.”

Mr Baines says he prunes to create open trees that are easy to pick. But because the local market for olive oil is quite limited, they only pick one-third of what they grow. Mr Baines says most of the oil is sold at farmers’ markets, the Dargaville Market and at Northland Field Days.

They also sell online and through retail outlets in Dargaville, Ruawai, Maungaturoto and Waipu.

He says the olive trees coped well with the last two dry summers, while the winter weather has had only a small effect on his crop.

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360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573 office 09 423 8092 or 09 431 2544 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz www.wrightdesign.co.nz

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 16 September 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 15 September 2014.

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

Wanted to Rent

2X STANDARDBRED horses for sale. Phone 09 439 8921 or 027 393 4119.

2100 KG Trolley Jack with a pair of Axle Stands for only $225.00. Special deal. Auto One Dargaville 439 8219.

BATTERY CHARGER. 4 amp, multi stage, fully automatic, charger for lead/acid & modern calcuim batteries. Special price $129.90. Auto One Dargaville 439 8219 CATALOGUE SPECIALS out now. Great bargains, limited time. Auto One Dargaville 439 8219 GREASE GUN with free flexible extension, great price at only $19.90. Auto One Dargaville 439 8219 RAWLEIGH’S PRODUCTS delivered to your home.

Phone Pat Riley 09 423 8851.

TOW STROP. 4000kg breaking strain. 4m long. NZ made. Reduced to $24.90. Auto One Dargaville 439 8219

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Business For Sale DARGAVILLE WINDOW Cleaners 1984-2014 and still going strong. Price includes vehicle, ladders, equipment, training and business skills. Phone 09 439 6068.

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

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Property Maintenance AAA+ PAINTER and wall papering specialist EXT&INT. Roof spraying and waterblasting. Ph John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376, CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS. 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.

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 and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Nurseries & Plants PLANTING TIME is here. Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd has a wide range of native and coastal tolerant plants at wholesale prices. The nursery is open Fridays and Saturdays 10am to 4pm and is situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville. A delivery service is available, conditions apply. Enquires welcome phone 09 439 4223, email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or go to www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

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LAWNMOWING SERVICES — New Business. Tired of your dodgy mower? Phone/text us — 022 087 7313.

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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.

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HAKARU PONY CLUB

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40th Celebration & Open Day Sunday 21st September; 12:30 - 2:30pm Settlement Road Hakaru Call Julie 027 354 6681 or email: hakaruponyclub@xtra.co.nz

Dargaville Community Cinema Charitable Trust Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the above Trust will be held at the ANZAC Theatre on Tuesday 16 September 2014 at 6.00pm All Welcome Jacoba Puharich Secretary

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Friday 12 September 2014, Dargaville High School will be closed for instruction. th

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2000 TO GO Shelter Landscaping etc $1 – $6

KAIPARA CAMPUS MAUNGATUROTO A position has become available for a full time Teacher Aide in our Years 7 and 8 junior class from Term 4 or 13 October 2014. This is a unique opportunity for someone interested in the care of a Downs Syndrome student.

We are looking for someone preferably with some experience and who is looking to be part of a supportive team in a progressive private school.

Applications close 19th September, 2014. Please apply in writing to the Kaipara Campus CEO. Call or email for further details.

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Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

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Caring for our community Atawhai Tia Te Takiwa Practice Nurse: • R/N required for a busy Medical Centre.

• Registration and current APC • Full time or Part time considered.

• Computer Literate Strong decision making skills, excellent critical thinking and able to “think on your feet”.

Ideally Practice Nursing, A&E or acute assessment experience but this is not essential Diabetes Nurse: Experienced R/N wanted for part time Diabetes Clinical nurse for approx 16 hours per week. As part of our healthcare team you will deliver high quality nursing services to our varied/diabetic population.

This position can be in conjunction with a practice nurse position.

Hearings for the Proposed Speed Limits on Ripiro Beach Amendment to Kaipara District Council Speedlimit Bylaw.

Date: Friday, 3 October 2014 Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Venue: Moerewa Christian Fellowship Centre Please contact Louisa Kopa to RSVP on louisakopa@gmail.com or 021 025 91532 Nau mai kake mai

Dargaville Arts Association

AGM

5:30pm, Thursday 25th September

Lifestyler House 107 River Road Dargaville

Ruawai Community Sports Club Inc

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Thursday 25th September 2014 7pm at the Club Wharf Road Ruawai

Gasfitters 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

4pm, 15 September 2014 Pursuant to Section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002, Kaipara District Council will be hearing submissions from those who wish to expand on their written submissions on the Proposed Ripiro Beach Speed Limits Amendment to the Kaipara District Council Speedlimit Bylaw from 4pm on 15 September 2014.

Venue: Committee Room Kaipara District Council 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville For further information contact call 09 439 3123 or 0800 72 7059.

Closing date: 19th September 2014 Please send a covering letter and your CV to: Judy Harris, Dargaville Medical Centre PO Box 257, Dargaville 0340 or email: jharris@dargavilledocs.co.nz

The purpose of the wananga is to present the cluster hui report and agree a framework and process to prepare a Tai Tokerau Maori Forestry Strategy. Industry guest speakers will also make presentations on the options to enhance participation in a manner aligned to Maori aspirations.

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This is to enable staff to undertake professional development essential for academic planning for 2015.

Inviting all Maori forestry landowners, Trusts, Incorporations and other Maori interests to attend a forestry wananga. The wananga builds on three successful forestry cluster hui held in June 2014 in Te Hiku, Taumarere/Hokianga and Whangarei/Kaipara.

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Southern (Te Kopuru) Rugby, Squash & Netball Inc. PRIZEGIVING Saturday 20th September 2014 at Southern Clubrooms, Te Kopuru Members and Invited Guests ONLY Pre-Drinks will begin at 5.30pm followed by dinner & Prizegiving at 6.35pm.

TICKETS ARE $25.00 PER HEAD Tickets are available from Stephanie Spraggon Email: southern.rugby.club439@gmail.com Mobile: 021 175 1104 Pick up from 22 Gladstone Street unless otherwise arranged.

All Correspondence to: PO BOX 94, Te Kopuru

Phone: 09 439 1691

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SPECIAL OPEN HOME TRAIL SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 39 Colville Road - 11:00 am to 11:30 am 21 Portland Street- 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm 7 Awakino Road - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm 217 Hokianga Road - 2:00 to 2:30 pm Lot 2 Skylark Close - 3:00 to 3:30 pm 431 Rehuti Road - 11:00 am to 11:30 am 38 Montgomery Avenue - 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm 98 Normanby Street - 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm 45 Norton Street - 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm 35 Walker Terrace - 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm

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