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Kaipara rural protest spreads u by Paul Campbell and Liz Clark

A major rally of Kaipara’s farmers, agriculturists and rural businesses at Ruawai last Saturday has begun a movement that is spreading to communities across the country, seeking a sit-down dialogue over what is seen as draconian government demands affecting their livelihoods.

Wearable arts winner gives back

Last week’s Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza had many good ‘knockon’ effects …

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p Farmers and others in the rural community listen to speakers against the proposed Zero Carbon Initiative and the Fresh Water Bill, including sitting MPs, local farmer and former speaker of parliament and high commissioner, Sir Lockwood Smith, and Kaipara Mayor, Jason Smith, at the Ruawai protest rally

The rural industries want to fully debate the Zero Carbon Initiative and the Fresh Water Bill proposed by Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor and Environment Minister David Parker — changes intended to clean up New Zealand’s rivers, streams and lakes.

Similar protest meetings were being called for Whangarei, and in Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay Waikato and Taranaki as Lifestyler went to press.

Ruawai dairy farmer Mark Cameron described Wellington decisions as

sometimes “vacuous” and called Saturday’s rally because he wants “an honest dialogue with the government and the community before the bill becomes legislation.”

Some 300 people turned up on tractors and in cattle trucks and farm utes to hear views from Mr Cameron, MPs Ian McKelvie and Matt King, local farmer and former MP, Sir Lockwood Smith and Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith.

“We’re good farmers, and we’ve had enough,” Mr Cameron said. “We’re good

at what we do, and we’re proud of being part of a rural community, and I think our story needs to be told.

“It’s not a finger in the eye of the government in one way — but it kind of is. They need to talk to us; they need to tell us what’s going to cost. They’ve spread this (proposed legislation) without any honest dialogue, and it’s going to affect all of us and our schools, our local vets, the local fert works.” continued on page 3 …

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u The next big project being discussed and planned by the Baylys Beach Society involved the construction of a playground for local kids. Rather than assuming that there’s a need for specific amenities and equipment, society members took the question to the kids themselves, compiling a survey of all the local school-age youngsters to hear some feedback.

Not only is the plan a unanimous success with kids — there’s been valuable knowledge gained, and one lucky participant, Marquis Stott of Dargaville Primary School, has won a prize for sharing his opinion on the proposed play area.

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p Dargaville’s municipal building has never looked so bright and stunning as it did during the recent 2019 Wearable Arts show season. With some high-tech projection magic, AwhiWorld’s Dr Maggie Buxton ‘reskinned’ the historic facade of the building with an ever-changing light show. Passersby and patrons to the wearable arts were treated to a reimagining of the familiar streetscape, which has already led to fresh ideas for future civic celebrations.

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p There was an end of term celebration after the Education Review Office ticked all the boxes for Ruawai Kindergarten. Head teacher Teresa Robertson said the “best review possible” led to the children choosing to celebrate with a pyjama day and party food as staff joined in the fun.

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World champion to share experience

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Kaipara rural protest spreads

u by Andy Bryenton

Multiple times world champion sportsperson, Paralympian, recipient of a 2017 Prime Minister’s Athlete scholarship, and most recently a part of the two-person team (with fellow cyclist Hannah van Kampen) who blitzed the field in the Netherlands, Emma Foy has much to share when it comes to sporting stories and inspiration.

Now one of Dargaville’s most successful athletes is returning to the Kaipara for a special engagement, helping celebrate the commitment of others.

“We are excited to announce that Emma Foy will be attending this year’s Silver Fern Farms Kaipara Sports Awards,” says Sport p Emma Foy and Hannah van Kampen are a world-beating team, having secured another global title recently in Holland Northland representative Roxanna Kelly. and aim to recognise the achievements “Fresh from her recent success in the and service to sport by people from Netherlands where she has crowned throughout the Kaipara. Nominations the world champion along with her are still open until October 6 across 14 riding partner Hannah van Kampen categories from juniors to masters. in the Women’s BV1 Road Race, she If someone you know has made an will be able to share to the guests her outstanding contribution to sports in our recent experiences.” region, visit Sport Northland’s website The awards are to be held at at sportnorth.co.nz/Sports-Awards/ the Maungaturoto Country Club in Kaipara-Sports-Awards and acknowledge Maungaturoto on Saturday, November 2 their input. ¢

p Farm machinery was a popular transport choice at the Ruawai rally

“We’re not unique; this is happening around New Zealand. We’re all the same family — beef, sheep, dairy, hort guys. Everyone gets shot with this — the consumer gets shot as well.”

“So I think we’ve got one honest chance to get the government to sit down with us say what it’s going to cost, how it’s going to affect your local school, your family.”

Matt King foreshadowed the spreading protest movement. ”We’re showing solidarity, we’re showing we’re together for one another, and hopefully this will be picked up around the country and other rural towns and sectors.”

He said the proposal discussion document “is 2,000 pages long. They released it and said six weeks of consultation, which I think is not fair, especially at this time of year when everyone is flat out.” It didn’t matter if a few more weeks were added to give farmers time to digest the proposal and make informed submissions “and let parliamentarians and government know how we feel.”

One farmer told Lifestyler: ‘It’s our life, our soul and our lifestyle — we’re part of the land and it’s our responsibility to make sure we take care of it for future generations.’ ¢

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Making their mark

Wearable arts winner gives back

u by Andy Bryenton

Last week’s Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza had many good ‘knock-on’ effects for the town; from accommodation to hospitality, to fresh publicity for the arts and culture community in the Kaipara — one winning entrant has gone further, giving their monetary prize to a worthy cause.

Students from Ruawai College were welcomed to an exhibition of their printmaking artwork at Dargaville Museum earlier this month; a foretaste of the college’s Arts and Cultural Evening happening this week.

p Ruawai College artists and their teacher, Sean McDonnell join the Dargaville Museum’s Maree Saunders in celebrating the art of printmaking

p Yvette Gilchrist wanted her wearable artwork, Thrive, to promote healthier communities — by donating her winnings to front-line social support services, she’s doing just that

Part of the philosophy of Yvette Gilchrist’s forest-themed wearable artwork, Thrive, was the nurturing of a strong community, using the metaphor of the kauri forest with its complex biological symbiosis and cooperation. Constructed from leaves, bark, tiny glowing lights and a range of natural materials, the finished artwork came complete with life-sized birds

nests and their occupants — judges awarded Yvette, its creator, the Best Construction trophy on the night, along with a cash prize.

In the spirit of Thrive, Yvette, who is part of the team at Whanau Focus, offering social assistance to some of the most vulnerable in our community gave the prize money to her co-workers, to use doing good in Dargaville. ¢

The works on display covered a range of techniques and subjects, with winners announced across four categories.

It was an opportunity for students to explore this visual medium and learn more about what it’s like to display one’s work for the public, as well as facing the scrutiny of judges who are well regarded in their field. In this case, Northtec lecturer Faith McManus and painter and artist David Sarich assisted in choosing winners from what proved to be a very competitive field.

Dargaville Museum’s Maree Saunders donated books as prizes, on the subject of printmaking and its many applications, along with passes for

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Candidates face the issues

Mullet are mustered

u by Andy Bryenton

Candidates running for positions of authority in the forthcoming mayoral and local body elections faced a capacity crowd at Dargaville’s Methodist church last Friday, as Grey Power hosted a public meeting to question both incumbents and hopefuls.

Fragrant smoke wafted over the harbour waterfront last Saturday as the Pahi Boating and Fishing Club held its annual Mullet Muster fishing contest.

p A panel of council contenders put forward their positions on hot local topics of interest

The event began with impassioned orator y by mayoral candidate Moemoea Mohoawhenua, followed by a presentation of his term’s achievements and future challenges and opportunities for the Kaipara by sitting mayor Jason Smith. A panel discussion with would-be councillors for the Dargaville ward was next on the agenda, along with a similar meet-and-greet with those contesting the rural western ward. Finally, there was a presentation by an incumbent member of the Northland District Health Board seeking re-election.

The crowd listened intently, and members levelled a series of learned questions at the contenders for council, covering a range of issues from animal

control to recycling, coastal erosion to improvements in civic authority accountability. The big issues of the day, which resurfaced more than once, concerned roading and traffic, with a focus on how our infrastructure in this regard (as well as our water reticulation, parking and waste management networks) will address the existing growth in our population and projected further growth to come.

The hosts, Grey Power, were of one mind with the candidates on one major issue, however. Voter turnout is the key to democracy made manifest, and all strongly urged locals to do their duty on polling day by making a positive decision. ¢

p Heaviest mullet prize went to Kurt Hindeman (left) presented by Pahi Fishing and Boating Club secretary, Lorrie Stevens

Legal nets only were the order of the day, and with the contest starting at noon on Friday, with a weigh-in at 4pm on Saturday, there was plenty of activity on the water.

In all, 58-plus kilos of fish were weighed in, and these were swiftly

dealt with by club members and placed in a mobile smokehouse.

“There were any number of smoked mullet suppers enjoyed that evening.

A good catch and perfect weather — summer made an early appearance,” said club secretary Lorrie Stevens.

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Spring Sports at Tinopai All school roads lead to Tinopai this week, as Kaipara school pupils gather there for the second Tinopai School Spring Sports Day on Thursday, September 26.

p Flashback to last year — Year one and two students aiming for the blue drum

The event will be celebrated with Matakohe School, Ruawai Primary School, Arapohue School, Paparoa Primary School and with year 9 and 10 students from Ruawai College providing a supporting role.

“Last year, we had around 240 students from these Kaipara schools turn up to play games of soccer, netball and for our year one and two juniors, lots of tabloids sports — and the day was superb,” said Tinopai principal, Sonia Kaihe.

“Through the formation of a Southern Wairoa Principals group schools, we

travel to each other’s schools to share in swimming sports at Matakohe, athletics at Paparoa, triathlon at Ruawai, cross country and sometimes even share a play or two..”

The events were also a way for pupils to get to know each other before they attend college.

“Of course, this means a cost to our schools and I am also asking on behalf of the other schools if there was some funding out there to help with transport,for example, Arapohue School alone will have to pay $400 for buses for the day — a huge amount for a small school. ¢

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u by Andy Bryenton

Last Saturday saw people around the country donning purple clothes and heading out into the spring sunshine to shine some light on a topic, which needs more discussion in our society — the quality of life of those living with dementia.

p Dargaville supporters of Alzheimer’s New Zealand’s memory walk are proud in purple

Alzheimer’s New Zealand organised Memory Walks across the nation on September 21, under the slogan ‘memories are precious’. By their accounts, and considering the impact on carers, family members and friends, four out of five Kiwis are affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease during their lifetimes, and with an ageing population living longer than ever, this issue is one of real concern to the medical and aged care communities.

In Dargaville walkers carrying bright purple balloons and clad in purple

t-shirts struck out through the Riverside Gardens on a sunny Saturday morning, with the twin aims of raising awareness of this issue and also raising funds to keep up the good work Alzheimer’s New Zealand do in assisting those who are impacted by the spectrum of dementia-related conditions. Health sector estimates put the number of Kiwis living with dementia at 70,000 — a number that is likely to triple by 2050. With the help of organisations and caring citizens like these, the aim is to ensure quality of life for all. ¢

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Dargaville Wearable Arts 2019 Our patrons of the arts u by Andy Bryenton photos by Sarah Marshall Photography

Dargaville’s 2109 Wearable Arts provided much more than an opportunity for a great night out. The three shows, held more than a week ago, were a showcase of the creative talent of the many designers who took part, as well as the skill and dedication of cast, crew, models and technical staff.

None of this would have been possible, at all, were it not for the motivation of a group of local sponsors who came together to ensure that this year’s show was the best ever. These major sponsors carry on a tradition of patronage in the arts, which dates back to the earliest works of the great masters.

Since ancient times, it has been the nature of art and entertainment to rise and flourish when the leaders of commerce and industry lend a hand and appreciate creative talent in their

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Limitless thanks to all those who came out to attend, support, encourage and foster this landmark event. We are assured that plans are already underway for another unforgettable show in 2020. ¢

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p Jeanette Vickers (Judge), and Darryl Wilson of Northern Wairoa Hotel presenting the Model stage presence – Toi Toru

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p Deb Wright of Kaipara Lifestyler presenting Supreme Award – Jackie Butterworth – Dandelion Wishes

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Dargaville Wearable Arts 2019

p Lindsay West of Dargaville Ford presenting Avant Garde Merit Awards, Te Ikaroa - The Milky Way and Scottish Winds p Lorraine Davidson of Dargaville Community Development Board ­– Reduce, Reuse, Recycle presenting Merit Awards – Ano and Tuatara

p Lorraine Davidson (right) of Dargaville Community Development Board ­– Reduce, Reuse, Recycle presenting Winner’s Award – Cosmopolitan Ties – Jessica McEwing

p Grant Low of Grant’s Gas & Plumbing presenting Our Natural Environment Merit Awards – The Bone Collectors Daughter and Calling Kaipara Home

p Grant Low of Grant’s Gas & Plumbing presenting Our Natural Environment Winner’s Award – Mayhla Howells – Earth Mother

p Lindsay West of Dargaville Ford presenting Avant Garde winner, Jackie Butterworth – Dandelion Wishes

p Tracy Robertson of Tailored Legal Solutions presenting People’s Choice – Jackie Butterworth – Dandelion Wishes

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options for a suitable brand for her new endeavour. Fiona (better known just as Fi) says she looked at the family who were helping make the cafe a reality, and considered, too, those who had gone before. The obvious choice was to name this new eatery after the heart of the marae; the kitchen, Te Kauta.

Bringing the spirit of the central, familyfocussed kitchen and wharekai to a midtown cafe was only part of the story for Fi and her team, who pitched in to renovate the old Cafe Fare site into a brighter, more open configuration where the kitchen itself is on display. With hearty good food and companionship a core principle of Te Kauta’s philosophy, the cafe is also a place to celebrate those aspects of Maori culture. Visitors are often greeted with a friendly ‘morena’ or ‘kia ora’, and artwork on the walls follows traditional themes and patterns. There’s even a comfortable couch in Katie’s corner, space, which is a memorial to Fi’s friend who was tragically lost in a road accident, and who would no doubt appreciate being remembered with a calm space where people can enjoy some peace, reflection and velvety smooth espresso.

Then there’s the food. You’ll find a cabinet bursting with the kinds of sweet treats your grandmother used to bake, thick slabs of quiche and handmade salads. Even the most Euro of dishes, such as eggs benedict, are presented with a subtle extra flair (and free-range eggs,

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Everything except the drinks in the fridge is made on-site, by a team made up of friends and family who work together in perfect harmony. There’s a kids menu too, as befits a whanau-friendly, family space

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Spring break starts early Spider-Man, Harry Potter, Robin Hood, the Big Bad Wolf and several princesses visited Dargaville Primary School this week, along with the BFG, Red Riding Hood, a good witch or two and a whole crew of pirates. They blended right in with the crowd, however, as the entire school came out in costume for Book Week.

p From this giant leprechaun through to ninjas, pirates, Minions, fairies and robots, costume design this year was top notch p Storybooks came to life as Dargaville Primary’s students and teachers dressed up in full fictional finery

The celebration of reading and imagination was a taste of things to come, with holidays just around the corner and the weather sharply improving as spring finally sprung.

Teachers got into the swing of things, dressing up as their favourite storybook heroes and villains alongside the kids, who also celebrated International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19. Two of the swashbuckling sea-raiders who appeared at school to help with the fun turned out to be Trudi and Craig from 100% Electrical, volunteering under the skull and crossbones.

Sunday saw more fun, in the form of Dargaville’s Winter Wonderland, hosted by a collective of whanau-friendly local organisations who worked together to bring some joy to the new season.

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Our Northland - Tō Tātou Taitokerau Stories and updates on the great work happening around the region to help our environment, economy and people thrive. Brought to you by Northland Regional Council.

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provides benefits for all involved Since 2004, 36 cadets have been placed with the regional council, with 15 securing further employment with council.

Cory Lydford was one such cadet.

Cory joined the hydrology team in 2018 as a cadet and has now moved into a permanent role as a Junior Hydrology Officer - a role he loves.

“During the process, I was really focused on getting into the hydrology team and when I was successful I just wanted to learn everything I could and make myself indispensable. I was really lucky to be able to work with a range of people across the wider team. One in particular - Rob Tasker, an experienced Hydrology Monitoring Officer - took me under his wing.

Rob’s got such a lot of knowledge and I’m learning so much from him.”

Rob says he was only too happy to mentor Cory, “Right from the start I could see the potential in Cory.

He was always keen to get stuck in and showed initiative. In a way he reminded me of myself when I started out as an apprentice at the Ministry of Works almost 50 years ago. It’s really

Cory Lydford excited about a career in hydrology

satisfying to be able to pass on the “I love being out in nature and knowledge and skills I’ve gathered over I’m really lucky to have access the years to someone who wants to to places many others don’t get learn the trade.” to see. The work that we do in hydrology, monitoring water flows Cory says he spends most of his time and volumes, is pretty important.” at work outdoors. He can generally be found working by rivers and streams, often on private unknown spots scattered around Northland.

Cory says he feels fortunate to have found himself in this position and to be a part of a supportive team, “It’s more than just a job, it’s a career and I just want to continue to work hard and learn. I feel I have a really bright future ahead.”

Northern Wairoa partnership gets behind planting Forty Ruawai College students braved the rain recently to help the Waimā Waitai Waiora partnership plant 1500 riparian plants, which will help protect a local dairy farm wetland.

It’s one of eight planting events coordinated this winter by the partnership (that Northland Regional Council is part of), which is working to improve water quality in the Northern Wairoa catchment – another great example of what can be achieved by working together.

Fiind out more www.nrc.govt.nz/northernwairoa Jayde Hunter (left) and Tahlia Johnson from Ruawai College, a Northland Regional Council Enviroschool, pitch in with wetland planting

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Keep kauri standing – clean your boots

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Water storage and use project Developing new communitybased water storage and use options in Northland is a step closer, with $18.5M PGF funding received for further investigations in the Kaikohe and Dargaville areas.

These areas were chosen due to their soils, climate, water storage and supply capabilities, and economic growth potential.

Although further investment would be required for final development, the estimated economic benefit could be up to $230M annually and 2,100 new jobs.

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Taniwha rugby team with boot bags and info for young players

Like those that came before them, today’s Northland rugby players draw strength and pride from the kauri emblem every time they pull on the blue jersey. Recently the connection between the players and these mighty trees took a more poignant turn, with the team getting in behind the fight against the deadly kauri dieback disease.

The Mitre 10 Cup has provided the perfect opportunity for a partnership between the Northland Rugby Union and Northland Kauri Dieback Programme partners (NRC, DoC and MPI) to come together to ram home the importance of clean footwear to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.

The night of the first home game of the Mitre 10 Cup saw heartfelt videos, including striking footage of the Waipoua Ngahere, reduce the boisterous crowd to a hush as the significance of the threat to kauri and the need for urgent action to prevent Northland’s rakau rangatira/chiefly trees from facing extinction, hit home.

The following Saturday it was the turn of the younger rugby players to meet the Taniwhas and find out more about protecting kauri from the council’s kauri dieback team.

Their message to Northlanders and all visitors to our forests is clear. To keep kauri standing “Clean your boots.”

Passions entwine at Hurupaki School Enthusiastic weed warriors from Hurupaki School have led to the discovery of a large infestation of the highly invasive pest plant, batwing passionflower.

Passions entwined when super sleuths from the school’s DIP (Dive into Passions) group found a single batwing passionflower seedling while foraging for weeds in the school’s wetland area.

Their discovery helped the Northland Regional Council find mature vines and heaps of seedlings hidden in the outer reaches of the school grounds.

Vivienne Lepper, the regional council’s biosecurity officer for pest plants says batwing passionfruit is an eradication plant, which means it’s still possible to stop its spread in the region.

“It’s known to be in Kerikeri and Kamo, but this is a new site,” Vivienne says.

“We’ll have to survey for new plants around the school and start inspecting local properties. We’ll need to keep doing this once every four months for some years and we very much hope that our sleuths will keep an eye out for the plants at their school.”

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ARCO Group Ltd, a Whangārei-based company, has been named the head contractor for the redevelopment at 8 Kensington Avenue.

The company has established onsite and is beginning demolition. The final development will consist of about a dozen tenancies with a medical precinct, a gym, retail stores and restaurants.

A child-care centre will also be developed by private owners.

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A dog’s tail …

About bred and brite sparks “Well Dog, I see the bred and circus is underway agin,” seda Boss.

As usual readas, I sat back on me heels an’ give the Boss a stare. I’m supposed to reed his mind am I? Well, he gota messij.

“Sorry Dog, I meen the Rugby Werld Cup over in in Nippon. I suppose yer havint herd of them Roamin Games in olden days wen they gave the peeple bred and let them wotch por slaves getting killed ny lions and such in the big arena. Keep them happy.”

Dunno readas, duzzint sound like a good day out ter me, eh? But I no what Boss meens about the footy. We wotched the Boks try and steamroller the Orl Blacks on Satiday night. Hah, we outsmarted them eh. Had somer zippy little speedsters run rings around the Bok panzer tanks eh?

“Mine you,” the Boss went on wen we got to wear Sharlene, his gerfren’ was waiting with tha thermos of cuppatees for smoko ona woolshed steps, “ tha thing was still a bluddy circus.”

“Wot d’ya meens deah,” sed Sharlene. She didint wotch the game readas cos’ she reckind it was too late fer her bedtime.

“That’s just it, deah,” Boss wint on. ”No blimmin bright spark all. Tecnnikill problems, but apart frum that, ya niver saw so much talkin’ heds from peeple we never seen with nuthin’ interstin to say, burblin’ on. The match was advertised

for a delayd start at a quarter to ten.

Then we got rubbish for 40 minits. Good thing yer wint to bed deah. Just about gave up meself.” (Whoops, Boss, ya had sum beers ina fridge, an sum cheeze an’ biskits — ya was in no hurry fer bed eh?)

“Anyway,” Boss sed, ”that spark better be a bit briter fer the next games, and they sure betta get it right fer the semi’s ana finals. Cos I rilly reckin now we got them Boks outa the way — we gotta fair crack atta third Werld Cup ina row. Go that Orl Blacks.”

Sharlene had tha papa I brung froma kattilstop ata gate, an’ she was only half-lissining to tha Boss.

“Hmm deah,” she sed. “Looky hear, that Canada pry minista bin getting’ lotsa stick ‘cos he had a black face atta party wen he w a s yunger.

Y’no, a bitta boot polish so he hada fancy dress. Now tha media all over him, and people yellin’ that he’s bin a racist. Mattra fact deah, we gotta pichure of you atta fancy dress party ina woolshed last yeer, wen you was a Red Indyin. Tut tut.”

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The will, the skill and the drill u by Andy Bryenton

With 2.7 billion tonnes of edible crops grown worldwide across 2.1 billion acres, utilising more than nine billion dollars worth of specialist planting equipment, the relationship between modern farming and the seed drill is a serious one.

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The quest for accuracy in seed placement and the coaxial placement of vital nutrients and fertilisers have seen some sophisticated machines surface.

It’s fair to say that there are none like the CX-6, by Canadian firm Clean Seed.

With no less than 17 new patents covering aspects of its design, the CX-6 is a monster of a seed drill, a rolling testlab for future undersowing and precise seed placement technologies. While its immense, 35-tonne bulk is best suited to the wide-open fields of the American north and midwest, the lessons learned and the tech innovations developed for the CX-6 may well pave the way for implements that work better on Kiwi farms as well.

It began with the realisation by some farmers that while pneumatic seed drills are faster than the old box drills of yesteryear, having all the seed come from a central hopper can cause bunching and clumping, or seed rolling and bouncing in the trench. The aim of the CX-6 is just that; to precisely aim every single seed and its little package of fertiliser like a bullet into the soil, at a very precise depth. Digital metering was the key, and a series of smaller

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WHAT’S ON?

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793

Dargaville

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps – Mondays 6.30–9.00pm at the Dargaville Aero Club.

For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547.

Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert – 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome.

Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

Alcoholics Anonymous – If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop maybe we can help. Regular Weekly meetings in Dargaville.

Phone 09 439 5248 or 0800 228 6757.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group – meets third Tuesday of the month 10–11.30am at St John Ambulance Hall Dargaville. Phone Maxine (Kaipara Community Adviser) 022 916 068.

Art classes – 7–9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255.

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

Community Lunch – Every Thursday noon–1.30 pm at Riverside Christian Centre, 1 Beach Road. Free lunch available to all. Transport available in town.

Ph 09 439 8887.

Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information.

Dargaville Cancer Support Group – Kaipara Community Health Centre. Fourth Tuesday of the month, 1pm. Contact Ken 09 439 4452.

Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau – 37 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville open weekdays 10am to 1pm. Ph 09 439 6100 email dargaville@cab.org.nz.

Dargaville Bridge Club – Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Memorial Park, Logan Street. Call Peter 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Day Badminton – Mondays 10am at the Town Hall (back entrance). Call Lynley Clements ph 439 8160 or Anneke van der Putte ph 027 334 5515.

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

Dargaville Girls Brigade – For girls 5–15 yrs.

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Thursdays after school 3–5pm, held at Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Call Pauline 021 263 7446.

Dargaville Militaria Collectors Club – Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800.

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 Senior Net – Open Day on the third Monday of the month at 1pm. All welcome Contact Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452.

Dargaville Women’s Club – Meet third Thursday of every month 10am at Memorial Park Kiosk. New members welcome, phone Marilyn 09 439 6648.

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

Drop-in Centre – Tuesdays 10am–noon at the Town Hall in foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776.

Floral Art Club – meet third Wednesday of the month at the Greenways Centre Tirarau Street, 1pm.

Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

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 third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Budgeting Service – Free and Confidential Monday to Friday 9am–1pm, back of the Lighthouse Church, 80 Normanby St. Dargaville.

Ph 09 439 8592 Kaipara Grey Power – Every third Friday of the month. Dargaville Methodist Church. More info call June 09 439 1736.

Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra – Wednesdays 6–7pm New members are welcome — either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Leisure Marching – Dargaville Town Hall, Tuesday 3.45–4.45pm anyone interested phone Elizabeth 027 283 1280.

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.

Meet the Candidates – Mayoralty, the Dargaville and Central West Coast Wards, Dargaville Methodist Church Complex, Friday, September 20th at 1pm.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club – 1st Sunday each month. Scout hall, Onslow St 1–4pm, enquiries ph Bruce 09 439 5513.

Northern Wairoa Cake Decorators Club – meet every second Tuesday of the month at 7pm, February — November. All welcome, phone Lynn 09 439 0751.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights – Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings.

Northland Kenpo Karate – Self Defence School.

Adults and children. Phone Ron on 021 567 607.

NWMRSA Variety Music Club – Meet 2nd Sunday of every month at RSA club rooms, 12-4pm, gold coin donation appreciated. Ph 09 439 8164 after 11.45am for courtesy van pick up.

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.

Parkinsons Support Group – Guest Speaker Dr Jason Smith October 3, 10am-noon St John Hall, 90 Normanby St, Dargaville. Free phone Barbara Leslie 09 437 6881.

Peggy Purls in our Community – Every third Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street.

Petanque – Mondays at 10am at the Sports Complex. Phone 09 439 7798.

Squash Club Night – Wednesday nights from 6.30pm at Dargaville Rugby and Sports Club contact Karen Morgan 021 190 5639.

Stitches and Craft – 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville.

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

Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi Chuan – M,T,W & Sat Ph Nick (Both) 021 439 673 Stuart (Kempo) 027 536 2904 Joanne (Tai Chi) 021 850 998.

Te Kopuru Playcentre – welcomes new members, open Tuesday and Thursdays 9am–12.30pm for newborn to 6 years old. 3 Norton Street next door to primary school. Further information email te.kopuru@ playcentre.org.nz or phone 09 439 0083.

The Dargaville Menz Shed – Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week 10am–3pm. New members welcome. For more info phone Brian 09

439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685.

Wednesday Crafts – Every Wednesday 10am to noon at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session. Contact Linda 09 439 5264 or Judy 09 439 4605.

Ruawai

Ruawai Lions Club – Dinner Meeting third Thursday of the month 6.30pm at Ruawai Sports Club. Info: Rosemary 027 210 2008 or Dorothy 09 439 2557.

Maungaturoto

Otamatea Community Services – Free shopping trip to Whangarei, leaves Maungaturoto 9.30am.

2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of the month. 09 431 9080 to book.

Paparoa

Free Art Workshop – Paparoa Memorial Hall Saturday, Oct 5 and Sunday 6. Tutor Janet May. Call 09 431 6695 or Lea 09 431 6296. Bring own lunch.

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.

Kaiwaka Scottish Country Dance Club – Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall, Wednesdays 10am–noon.

Teacher: Elaine 027 432 0032 Secretary: Megan 021 275 3007.

Mangawhai

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

Mangawhai Writers Group – Meets every second week from the first Thursday of the month. Contact Bevan 027 617 6521.

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.

Dargaville Monthly 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.

Te Kopuru Market – 1st Sunday of the month, 9am to noon, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

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Workwear

OPENING HOURS: Wed & Thurs – 10am-2pm Fri & Sat – 9am-4pm (Or by appointment) Don Lawson – 021 983 560

Phone: 0508 623 374 3 PARORE ST, DARGAVILLE • PH 09 439 8881

Kirstin Lawson – 021 983 565

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For a freeServices measure &are quote ph Christine MacJimray Septic Cleaning the (09) 9886 or 021 515 415 septic tank cleaning specialists in946 your district. www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz email: kaiparaflooring@gmail.com Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

KAURI COAST CONTRACTING LTD Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Septic Farms, Subdivisions & more Call Gary Whippy today!

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Nick Christiansen Tree Services Phone: 021 439 673

• Trees • Shrubs • Hedges • Vines • Felling • Trimming • Reducing • Pruning •Dargaville owned and operated

4 TONNE -DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 Email: mprabrownecontractors@gmail.com

• Hedge Trimming • Waterblasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Garden Hoeing • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR 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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TK DIGGERS

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Hedge/shelter belt • Low branch or race clearing Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

CLASSIFIEDS

Trades & Services I CAN paint your home, interior or exterior, cheapest rates, highest quality, free quotes and references available, Ph 021 102 9156.

LAYING HENS, 18 months, for rehoming, $6 each Ph 022 363 7991.

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

Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

TOP SOIL, top quality $85 per m3. Dargaville delivery, small truck holds up to 5 m3 $40, large truck holds up to 10 m3 $60, Out of town orders taken, no trailer sale. Ph LBM Services 021 132 4107.

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For Sale - 2 Bedroom Unit in as new condition in the peaceful and caring atmosphere of Maungaturoto Riverview Village, handy to all amenities.

WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Ph 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

LAWN MOWING

Tidy and Reliable Service, Dargaville & surrounding areas

Phone 021 075 1227 Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Ph 09 439 8628.

FOR ALL YOUR Large lawns, grass areas & orchards.

Very experienced owner operator. Phone Des 027 641 6044

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. Ph Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

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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. 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.

Situations Vacant

KAIWAKA SCHOOL HAERE MUA KIA KOTAHI TOWARD TOMORROW TOGETHER

CASUAL VACANCY FOR AN ELECTED TRUSTEE

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Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA Wanted LEASE LAND wanted for cows. Any area considered with or without house, Dargaville & surrounds. Ph 09 439 5080.

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

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

A casual vacancy has occurred on the Board of Trustees for an elected parent representative.

The Board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.

If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a byelection will be held.

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to: Chairperson Board of Trustees Kaiwaka School PO Box 104 Before 22 October 2019 Kaiwaka

Entertainment

Listen to Big River FM 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK Community Flavour and Variety

BIG BIG RIVER RIVER FM FM DARGAVILLE 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM

For further information contact: Don McKay (09) 431 8308 Craig Fergus 021 378 482

Septic Tank Services

Work Wanted

WATER TANK Cleaning, Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $465.75 incl GST. Ph Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

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Call Dave 022 409 1041

Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 October 2019 edition is Monday 30 September 2019

For Sale

MACHINERY FOR Sale, Ford 7600 tractor with FEL and duels $5,500+GST. Isieki 6500 tractor $3,000+GST. Mashio power harrows 3m $2,500+GST. Hooper 20/20 discs. 2x kumara ploughs, 2x pallet forks, 2-row potato digger, James 3 leg ripper, Cambridge roller, Duncan agritill tines, grass seed harrows, 60” Howard rotary hoe, Robin 3” water pump, AES water blaster, C-DAX spray unit, sand hopper, grader blade, kumara water cart, fuel tanks, other odds. Ph Warren 021 109 1813.

12 tonner tilt bucket, good rates, own transporter Great service Northland wide

Phone 09 439 6933

AAKRON 3M inflatable with extras. Near new 5HP Mercury outboard, $2,500 ono, Ph 021 153 0523.

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

Hedge trimmer • 9 meter reach

OUR INTERNS: Jamason, Andy and Ben Helping the community in so many ways

09 439 3003

sales@bigriverfm.co.nz

QUAD BIKE SAFETY Think think think.

Think about what you’re carrying.

Think about where you’re going.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER September 24 - 2019

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 October 2019 edition is Monday 30 September 2019

Garage Sale

Public Notices

HOUSEHOLD LOT for sale, make an offer, all must go, 115 River Road, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 27th to 29th, 9-1, enquiries Ph 021 649 770.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS if you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop maybe we can help. Regular weekly meetings in Dargaville. Ph 09 439 5248 or 0800 228 6757.

Tree Services TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance

Pet Supplies PET DOORS - Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber - supplied and installed. Ph 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

Livestock BULLS CHAROLAIS yearlings for sale, ready to work, $2500 +GST + agents fee if required, Ph 09 439 4795 Margaret.

TE PUNA HEREFORD SPRING BULL SALE Friday 27th September 2019 Start 12.30pm ON FARM – BULMAN ROAD, OKAIHAU

14 Autumn Borns weighing 550-600kgs 14 Yearlings weighing 450-500kgs BVD tested and Vaccinated Inspection from 11am onwards Light Luncheon provided

Enquiries please phone Cam 021 032 8281 Helping grow the country

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.

Ph Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

BOOKS@RUAWAI 5 Freyberg Road. Open during the School Holidays! Monday & Tuesday 9-12 noon, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 2-4pm, Saturday 10am -1pm. Ph 09 439 2044 or 027 200 5653.

FREE LEGAL Clinic held monthly at CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU. Supported by Hammonds Law. For more information and to make an appointment Ph 439 6100.

LOVE REMEMBERS my Holy Sabbath, Romans 3 - 31.

NO ONE kept the sabbath day until Moses received it from God, (not Adam & Eve), Deuteronomy 5.3 “not given to their forefathers’. Exodus 6;22 all the rulers of Israel did not know why they could not have manna seven days a week, because the sabbath was given to remind them how they came out of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 5.15 who or what shall we believe?

E.G.W or the scriptures?

NORTHERN WAIROA Football Club Prizegiving, all grades, Saturday 28th September 1pm, Town Hall.

Please bring a plate for a shared afternoon tea.

RAFFLE RESULTS Pouto Netball Club - Winners Zoe Williams, James Scott. Drawn under police supervision.

Pahi Reserve Society Inc AGM Will be held at the Wilson amenities block, Pahi Beach Holiday Park

at 10.30am Saturday 19th October 2019

DARGAVILLE SALE Thursday 26th September Store Cattle 12.30pm 60 x 1yr W/F & Angx Steers 50 x 1yr W/F & Hfrd Heifers 30 x Autmn Born Hfrdx & Wnr Strs & Hfrs (Cow reared) 30 x Aut Born Ang & Charx Wnr Steers 30 x Spring Born W/F & Frsn Wnr Bulls A/c Amua Ltd 20 x 1yr Black W/F Steers A/c DI & BJ Crawford 30 x Aut Born Ang & Charx Steers A/c Rusty SOS 30 x Aut Born Hfrdx Wnr Strs & Hfrs (Cow Reared) Pinaki Station 30 x Angus Wnr Steers & Heifers T & R Antonio 20 x 1yr Angx Steers & Heifers

Contact Haydn Evans 021 985 863

All Welcome

RIPIA MARAE

AGM

Public Notices

TWILIGHT GOLF

Passed away 19th September 2019.

Loved brother in law of Bryce and Eileen Wyatt. Loved Uncle of Sharon & Wayne Constable and family, Allan & Jane Wyatt and family.

Northern Wairoa Golf Club.

Starts 3rd October, every Thursday 4–6pm.

Dinner available, prizes and raffles.

Rest in peace Bereavements

AGM

Notice is hereby given to members that an Annual General Meeting of Te Roroa Manawhenua and Whatu Ora Trust’s will be held at 9.45am Saturday 2nd November 2019 at Waikaraka Marae, 166 Kaihu Wood Road, Kaihu.

AGENDA 1. Mihi Whakatau 2. Minutes from previous AGM 3. Chairman’s report 4. Operations report 5. Financials – Audited accounts 6. Announce current trustees 7. Trust outlook (Annual Plan and Strategic Plan) 8. Trustee/Directors Remuneration Information that will be laid before the meeting will be available for viewing to registered members at the Te Roroa Office Waipoua 9am – 4pm Weekdays from the 28th October 2019 by appointment

secretary@teroroa.iwi.nz 094396443 NAU MAI! HAERE MAI!

Election of Trustees (4x Vacancies) Sunday 29th September 2019 Starting at 10.00am.

Ripia Marae 1627 Pouto Road Te Kopuru.

Join the

World’s Biggest Reserve Bench

TE HOUHANGA MARAE

DARGAVILLE GALLERY

NEXT BLOOD DRIVE Dargaville Community Hall 37 Hokianga Road

Monday 7 October 1:00pm – 6:00pm

To donate, contact us today to book your appointment.

Official Opening Sunday 29th September 1pm – 3pm

0800 448 325 nzblood.co.nz

AFFORDABLE ART

HAERE MUA KIA KOTAHI

DON’T TXT & DRIVE

Please note the time. The sirens will sound twice: at 10am for 10 minutes, and at 10.30am for 30 seconds.

The twice-yearly checks are carried out at the beginning and end of daylight saving. A message will also be sent to users of the free Red Cross Hazard app.

For further information, go to www.nrc.govt.nz/tsunamisirens

We still laugh at jokes you’ve told and stories you’ve shared. You were a loving and caring family man who is always in our thoughts.

Alyssa and Family

HUTCHINSON Bella Roberta To the many family and friends of Bella Roberta Hutchinson, we wish to extend our sincere thanks for your condolences, support and kindness that we received. We also send our collective gratitude and appreciation to the professional staff at the Dargaville hospital for the caring and empathetic manner in which they tendered their services, the District Health Nurses, Te Hā Oranga, Linda Gould from Hospice, and Dr Bev Hopkins.

A special thanks goes to Morris & Morris for the professional manner in which you prepared our mum for her final journey and the dignified way in which you administered your service.

We thank Pa Tevanga for the beautiful personalised farewell he orchestrated in providing a requiem mass to be savoured. We thank the congregation and the greater catholic community for the contribution you delivered in making that service most memorable.

Thanks to Lance Warmington and his team at Silver Fern Farms for the tremendous support offered in many facets during that time, your generosity was immense and very much appreciated, also to Jayne Coles and the team at Family Link Childcare Centre for all of the support, love and care shown before, during and after Mum’s passing.

In conclusion, we take this time to thank everyone else that offered support in various ways, your contributions were huge and very much appreciated, we will never forget your munificence.

Mum died on Wednesday 7th August, she was ready and willing to go with the anticipation of once again being able to wrap her arms around her son Harold (Hira) who died prematurely in 1984, she is now reunited with him, her beloved husband Phillip and many others, so we know she will indeed rest in peace.

Please accept this as our personal thank you from Bella’s whanau

KAIWAKA SCHOOL

Northland’s network of tsunami sirens in coastal communities will be tested on the morning of Sunday, 29 September 2019.

22/11/74 – 28/9/07

Ka tuhoa te ra, ka wairara, ka hinga, “The sun rises to the zenith, then declines”

4 Murdoch St, Dargaville New Zealand Ph 09 439 4975 Email: sue@dargavillegallery.co.nz www.dargavillegallery.co.nz

TSUNAMI SIREN TESTING

Jon Ledingham

We extend a huge thank you to the kaumatua, kuia and good people of the Oturei Marae for your tireless and unending mahi during the tangi process. We commend you all for your professionalism, your precision and for the aroha and manaaki exhibited at this very difficult time.

AGM

Saturday 26th October 2019, 11.00am Te Houhanga Marae, Station Road Dargaville ALL WHANAU WELCOME Enquiries to Crystal Paniora: c_paniora@hotmail.com

Death Notices

Patrick Larry Hannan (Pat)

TOWARD TOMORROW TOGETHER

Oi!

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The Kaiwaka School Board of Trustees has determined that there may be a restricted number of out of zone enrolments available for 2020.

This is to be available to Year 1 students only.

This is an estimate only, as the exact number will not be known until the pre-enrolment of in-zone students has been completed.

Criteria for selection: 1. Siblings of current students 2. Siblings of former students 3. Children of former students 4. Children of Board or staff members 5. All other applicants Applications need to be received before Tuesday 15 October 2019. The date of the ballot will be Tuesday 22 October 2019.

To apply, please fill out an enrolment form and state which criteria you are applying under.

Acknowledgements

Yakas Ivan

May 8th 1926 - July 10th 2019 A big ‘Thank you’ from Judy, Robert, Murray and family, to all those who gathered to farewell Ivan on his final journey. Thank you also for the many cards, floral tributes and the lovely baking which was much appreciated.

To all the caring and dedicated staff at Dargaville Hospital who looked after Ivan with such compassion.

You are the best

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September 24 - 2019 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

4 COBHAM AVENUE, DARGAVILLE

$480,000 144 TAKAHOA DRIVE, KAIWAKA

$375,000 467 HEATLEY ROAD, WHAKAPIRAU

POA 6 SKELTON CRESCENT, PAPAROA

$325,000

SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

LOVELY LIFESTYLE, WITH WATER VIEWS!

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT - ESCAPE TO PARADISE

IMMACULATE COTTAGE

Looking for a large home for your family on an excellent street, then look no further. This lovely home has a large lounge, dining and kitchen that looks out to the secure private backyard. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, separate shower, double garage and workshop area. Call Rachael today.

Expansive house of grand design, built amongst a canopy of Kauri trees. 3 large bedrooms and office/fourth bedroom, master with walk-in robe and en-suite. Wrap around decks with 180-degree view over the Kaipara Harbour. Separate fully self-contained apartment, double garaging and large workshop all set on 2.17 has of native bush.

JILL WILSON Mob 021 505 712 WEB ID MRU2353

Immaculately presented one bedroom cottage with semiensuite will appeal to those downsizing or first home buyer.

Warm, sunny, sheltered. Open plan, woodburner, northfacing, lovely country view. Healthy fruit trees and easy-care garden. Two small sheds. Call Rhoda now.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4105

Owners situation has changed and they want sold, price reduced to $375,000 from $395,000. Situated in Takahoa Bay, an exclusive gated community, this 6344 sq metre elevated section has all the bells and whistles with good water views and planting, as well as shared use of boat ramp, tennis court and walking tracks located within minutes of the property!

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2356

26 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, DARGAVILLE

LOT 2/852 ONERIRI ROAD, KAIWAKA $295,000 7 SNAPPER STREET, BAYLYS BEACH

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2357

$155,000 173 RANGIORA ROAD, KAIWAKA

$795,000

PRICE REDUCTION

IDEAL LOCATION, IDEAL STARTER

SPECTACULAR VIEWS - PRICED SLASHED FROM $349,000 TO $295,000

WHAT A SPOT

APPEALING LIFESTYLE

Looking for a good honest home in a good street, just bring the paint brushes and your energy. This home built in the 1960’s could be your ideal first home or with a fresh reno she could be your retirement haven. There is a good lounge with insert fireplace, combined kitchen & dining, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, single car garage plus a workshop / storage room.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4106

Owner´s situation has changed and they want sold. Tranquil block with rural and water views of the Kaipara Harbour.

1.464 hectares (approx. 3.6 acres) of gently sloping grazing land with mature trees, established dam and two orchards.

Property has its own entrance way, with a ready formed metal driveway leading to potential building site.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU2254

This 774m2 cul-de-sac section (Lot 50) has power, phone and water at the boundary and offers a fantastic rural outlook with some horizon sea views too. Now is the time to act. Take a drive or call Craig 021461668 and secure your piece of coastal Northland today.

Newly built 197 sqm home on 2.5 Ha. Your animals and you will live comfortably on this lifestyle property that boasts glorious water views. Easy contour, grazing in several paddocks, patch of native bush. Low maintenance modern home. Boat ramp less than 1km down the road! 10 minutes to Kaiwaka. Call Rhoda now.

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRU2318

5 GRAHAM STREET, TE KOPURU

$248,000 70 PARAHI OUTLET ROAD, RUAWAI

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS4066

Price by Negotiation OVENS ROAD, MATAKOHE

$250,000 LOT 3 CHURCH ROAD, MATAKOHE

$260,000

ATTENTION FIRST HOME BUYERS

162HA BEEF BLOCK

MATAKOHE BARE BLOCK

LARGE MATAKOHE SECTION

Opportunity for the first home buyer to move into the property market. Consisting of 3 family sized bedrooms on a large and private section. Vaulted ceiling and heat pump in lounge. Features include recently renovated family bathroom, new carpet in the living room, fully insulated and UV filtration system filter. Double garage with laundry and workshop.

MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS4103

162ha of quality beef farm approximately 15 minutes drive from Ruawai. A very high standard of fencing, races, yards and sheds are complimented with its own limestone quarry. The large 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom (1 ensuite) home is perfectly set up for farming, family and entertaining.

4.2 ha’s of nearly flat land. Divided into 3 paddocks. Raced for easy stock movement. Relocate a 2nd hand dwelling or build new. Deer fenced boundary fences with 2 wire internal electrics. Nice rural outlook.

TONY NORTHCOTT Mob 021 831 864 WEB ID MRU2342

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2355

Make this 4,130m2 section your own. Formed driveway and house site. Power to the boundary. Resite or build new or just come and camp for time away until you are ready to put something more permanent on. Flat to easy section, fenced.

Views of the water from the house site. Room to plant an orchard and for the pets to run. Subject to resource consent.

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2329

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

www.roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Go in draw to win a Giant bike and accessories to the value of $1,000 from Time To

Listen to Breakfast with Flash, John and Toast for details Drawn live on air Friday 27th We also stock Teva and Ahnu footwear, all bikes, e-bikes, scooters, biking accessories, repairs and servicing, Jungle coffee – beans and to go

45 NORMANBY ST, DARGAVILLE PH 09 439 0100 / 02BIKEGIRL