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September 29 2015

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Somersaulting towards Nationals Calling Kaipara home Simon Parkinson and his wife Jeanette moved to Dargaville at the end of 2013 …

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 Dargaville’s own aerobic gymnasts Grace Christey, Willow Clarke and Jaimee Mason prepare to compete against New Zealand’s best at the NZ Gymsports Nationals 2015 to be held in Auckland this week. Despite being reasonably new to the sport the girls have qualified along with seven other team mates from Northland. See page 7 for the full story…

Council to consult community advisors

New energy for local arts

The Dargaville Arts Association has elected Peter Boyd as their new chairperson …

 by Ann Morgan

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A tale of transformation

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As a follow-up to the Dargaville Community Planning project in March, the Kaipara District Council is to further engage local people to help review suggestions for community improvements.

“We are establishing an advisory panel made up of a cross section of people in the community to help work towards positive outcomes on some of these initiatives,” said community facilitator, Darlene Lang Gent.

“There were discussions on the pedestrianisation of a part of the CBD and we are investigating options available.

“We cannot extend carparks on intersections as there are certain requirements regarding safety and engineering.”

Freedom camping was raised as a concern and Council was investigating

putting a bylaw in place within the Kaipara District. There is insufficient evidence to warrant establishing a bylaw.

Darlene says that concerning the mobility scooter issues with footpaths and roading, a council roading engineer has been chatting with scooter users working on ways to improve concerns they have.

“Other suggestions have been to remove the concrete boats on Victoria Street. These are in place to calm traffic and ease pedestrian access. Council is going to spruce them up but they will not be removed. To place lights on the Northern Wairoa bridge, the New

Zealand Transport Authority regulations are currently being investigated to make the process easier for a community group to lead.

“Things are progressing positively,” said Darlene.

“We are looking forward to working with the community on some of the initiatives they have suggested.

“With Spring and Summer approaching, now is a good time to spring clean our town before Christmas.”

If you would like to receive a copy of the Action Plan Update please email Darlene Lang Gent at dlang@kaipara. govt.nz. 

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 Dargaville Intermediate School Pasifika students in their traditional dress before performing for their peers, teachers and community. The group are practising for the end of year showcase which will include kapa haka, African drumming and bands. “The performance was to build confidence and to see what the students have learnt thus far. They did a great job and were supported by a large number of the Tongan community,” says deputy principal Terrianne Takulua.

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Calling Kaipara home

Dancing their way to donations

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 by Ann Morgan

Holly Anderson and Jessika Grigg know what it’s like to lose a loved one to cancer and are organising a kids disco at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex from 7–9pm on Saturday, October 17 to raise money for the Cancer Foundation.

Simon Parkinson and his wife Jeanette moved to Dargaville at the end of 2013 from the small holiday town of Turangi.

 Simon Parkinson moved to Dargaville from Turangi and says he is pleased he made the moved

 Cheyanne Craft, Jessika Grigg and Holly Anderson at a previous fundraising effort

The Otamatea High School students shaved their heads along with friend Cheyanne Craft earlier this year and were encouraged by the support they received from their community and peers.

“When we shaved our heads for ‘Shave for a Cure’ we probably raised close to $3,000 and raised over $360 through a bake sale. We also went around classes at school and people were really willing to donate,” says Holly.

“I feel a lot of people have lost someone through cancer or known someone who has had cancer and

survived. The money will go toward people who are suffering at the moment who just need a bit of a hand. It is going towards something that is a really big problem especially in New Zealand.”

The event is targeted towards primary school aged children and the $3 entry fee will go towards to the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation with adults and preschoolers free. The girls are hoping to organise games such as a dance version of spin the bottle, a lolly scramble and there will be glow items for sale. 

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It is nice to be back by the ocean. I like the town, it is very friendly and working at Carters means I get to meet a lot of locals — they are a good friendly bunch.”

Simon says there is definitely a lot of potential for growth here and it is growing.

“I have seen a few shops close but I have also seen a few shops open.

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Supporting others

Students discovering science

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from October 5–11 and this year the Mental Health Foundation are calling for people to give — your time, your words, your presence.

 by Ann Morgan

Foundation acting chief executive Hugh Norriss says improving well-being is important for everyone, regardless of whether or not you have a mental illness.

“Just small everyday acts of giving can have a big impact, such as letting someone else in front of you in line at the supermarket, smiling at strangers, complimenting a friend. When we give, we feel happier, more positive about life and are more likely to trust and cooperate with others.

“Take opportunities to support, friends, family or neighbours. Donate old toys, books, sports equipment, clothes and unwanted items  Give someone your time, or a smile — everyone has something to offer in support of Mental Health Awareness to a local charity.

“Give a smile away — everybody the school holidays at Selwyn Park has something to offer and it feels from 10am–2.15pm. good to give. Seeing yourself and your “The emphasis is on fun and happiness linked to the wider community participation. There’ll be spot prizes can be incredibly rewarding and creates up for grabs and information available connection with the people around you.” on mental health so come along In Dargaville, after a successful sports and support the cause. It’s a great day last year, Arataki Ministries is again opportunity for the whole family organising an event on Wednesday, to get involved,” said co-organiser October 7 during the second week of Mark Bell. 

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The Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary Club sponsored three Otamatea high School students on two different science courses recently, with both of these programmes aimed at giving the students a taste of different aspects of the scientific world.

 Otamatea students Natalie Birt, Kate Cawkwell Troost and Hanna Mills attended science courses thanks to the Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary Club

“Kate Cawkwell Troost’s two-day course was organised by Unitec where 80 students were given information on health, sport and natural sciences.

The students then went to the Liggins Institute to learn more about physiology and biology. Kate was interested in the structure and the meaning of DNA analysis,” said teacher Eileen Parsons.

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“Hannah Mills and Natalie Birt, along with 14 other students attended a ‘livein’ three-day course in conjunction with NorthTec in Whangarei.”

They participated in activities including freshwater ecology — where they judged the water quality of the Raumanga stream, forensic science where the students had to find the ‘criminal’ using hair sampling, fingerprinting, blood analysis and shoe prints. They worked with liquid nitrogen to solidify leaves and other items and make ice cream as well as participated in dry ice experiments.

“One evening was spent at the observatory which they also found interesting.”

The students attended a Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary meeting to give thanks to the club and spoke with enthusiasm having enjoyed their experience.

“Not only do these courses enable our students to socialise with many other students but now all three have a better idea of what is involved if they want to pursue a career in science,” said Ms Parsons. 

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New energy for local arts Locals off to Rainbow’s End  by Ann Morgan

The Dargaville Arts Association has elected Peter Boyd as their new chairperson to carry the organisation forward, with Allan Mortensen who has been chairman for the last four years, moving to deputy chair.

 School holidays are here, and for one lucky Dargaville family it’s going to be a break to remember. Kelly Bradley has won a family super pass to New Zealand’s biggest theme park, Rainbow’s End, after entering a contest here in the Kaipara Lifestyler. Kelly and her family will be able to choose whether to enjoy the park by day, or dare to venture into the realm of ghosts and goblins which comes alive each Saturday night through October at the popular attraction, leading up to Halloween. Keep your eyes on the pages of your local newspaper in the coming weeks for more great giveaways, including passes to Big Boys Toys at the Auckland Showgrounds.

 Dargaville Arts Association chairperson Peter Boyd, committee members Patricia Mortensen and Maureen Sudlow, secretary Gay Reed and deputy chairperson Allan Mortensen (absent: gallery manager Robyn Mitchell, treasurer Anne Wasmuth and committee member Pauline Gough)

The association was established in 2010 to provide a platform for artists in the area to have a place to come together, the Muddy Waters Gallery, and to encourage, support, and showcase the arts in the district.

“We are in a strong place with a solid foundation and it is time for new blood and energy to take us forward and achieve our vision. Peter has all the attributes needed, and we are excited about him leading the association forward,” said Mr Mortensen.

Gay Reed was voted to the position of secretary. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from her extensive art involvement in the Wairarapa.

“The arts association were initially given the use of the Muddy Waters dining room at the Central Hotel to use, which is where the name of the gallery came from. With the support of Warren and Mavis Suckling, we then moved to the corner of Kapia Street and Parenga Street. This has been a bit of a success story, but we are always looking out for

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more volunteers to help keep the gallery open five and a half days a week,” said committee member and retiring secretary Patricia Mortensen.

Embracing both visual and performing arts, the Dargaville Arts Association also run an acoustic music night on the first Thursday of every month at the Commercial B&B on River Rd. “Although a long term plan, we are now investigating the feasibility of creating a Community Arts Centre in Dargaville”, said Peter Boyd.

The DAA work very closely with other arts groups in the Kaipara, and together with the Mangawhai Artists Inc founded the very successful annual Gilmore Brown Kaipara Art Awards.

“We are always looking for new people to partner with our team, particularly as we move forward with strategic planning to create the arts centre. This will encompass both visual and performing arts,” said committee member Maureen Sudlow.

For more information email dargavillearts@gmail.com. 

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This Tuesday 29 September our monthly Council meeting will be held in the Northern Wairoa Memorial Hall in Dargaville at 10 am. If you wish to attend, please do so. It is likely to take about an hour, during which time we will be conducting Council’s formal business, including tabling the Council’s just completed Audited Annual Accounts.

Sale of surplus land.

Over many months now, Council officers have been identifying and researching the background of parcels of land that the Council owns but which have no public purpose today, nor indeed able to be contemplated in the future. From time to time, the Council will prepare such land for sale.

On the agenda for the upcoming Council meeting are two parcels of such land which officers are recommending for sale. Both are in Mangawhai. One was vested in the Council as a potential area for a roundabout, which the Council no longer requires (211 Thelma Road), and one a vacant lot which was once given by the Council to the police for a possible police station, but then was not required by the police. They subsequently gave it back to the Council (264 Molesworth Drive).

Should these properties be sold, it is intended the proceeds of sale be applied to pay down Council debt. Ratepayers benefit from the reduction of debt, but also the district gains from the generation of rates from such properties once no longer held by the Council.

Footpath upgrades.

The Council is currently carrying out minor upgrade work to certain footpaths across the district. Kaiwaka is the first town to receive this work so far, but this will be followed by footpath work in Maungaturoto and Dargaville. Some of this maintenance is a result of community feedback asking that footpaths be more accessible and easier for mobility scooters. Every year we will be undertaking such work, so that over time we

lift the quality of our footpaths.

Speed limits and pedestrian safety in our towns.

It is important for safety reasons that we keep to the speed limits in our towns, on our beaches, and through our school zones.

We have passed a bylaw to lower the speed limits on some of our west coast beach entrances. Please stick to these, and be cautious if driving on beaches. Speed limits are imposed for safety reasons.

There are some speed limits that communities have asked the Council to review. In Kaiwaka, the Council is working in partnership with the New Zealand Transport Agency and the community in order to address speed and pedestrian crossing concerns in the township. The Council does not have the authority to impose restrictions alone. The national transport agency is involved on such matters for both state highways and local roads.

Community meetings.

Following the Community Planning week in Dargaville earlier in the year, staff are now working to implement a number of suggestions made. The next round of community planning activities will be be held in Mangawhai Village and Tangiteroria. If you would like to attend and need to know details and dates for these meetings, please email Annie van der Plas, avanderplas@kaipara. govt.nz or telephone her at 09 4393123.

Court of Appeal The appeal by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association was heard in the Court of Appeal in Wellington last month. The Association appealed against the judgment made by Justice Heath in May 2014 in the High Court (Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Incorporated versus the Kaipara District Council).

Two days of Court time were taken up. Three judges sat on the bench.

Defending these proceedings is costly for ratepayers. We await the judgment.

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A dog’s tail…

Boss gets tha numbas rite the number on one side and sum have it on the otherside, wen it rilly should be ina front ofa litterbox so firemin, or an ambalance maybe, can read it eesily.”

“Yes deah,” she sed then. “Remember those Brown’s ona lifestyle block. They hada ‘mergency and the fire party went rite past the gate before they saw the nek number downa road, and did a youee to come back. Could bin nasty, ‘cept Mr Brown maniged to put that ovin fire out wiva ixtingisher. Anyway, wot’s our numba like atta road gate?”

Boss lookt at me like I wood be able ter tell him. Then he heaved hisself to

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his feet. “C’mon Dog, we betta take a look.”

He finished his cuppatee an’ we jumped ina farm ute and headed down to the kattil stop. Wen we got here, Boss hada look at the box wear the mail an parcils go.

“Hmmm, Dog,” he sed in a puzzild voice. No number!”

I hada sniff ina long grass unner the box, an’ there it was. The metal plate wiva numba had fallen off!

Back atta woolshed, he gotta screw driva an’ screws an’ told Sharlene he was goin’ back to fix it.Then Sharlene hada idea.

“Wy dont ya shoot ita town, an get three numba plates an stick one ona front ofa litterbox, an’ one on each side?

Then they kin see it commin’ and goin’ and also in between.”

Well, Boss cood see the sinse in that, so we shot inta town. (I thort Boss was keen, an’ I unnerstood why wen we stopt atta pub.) “Just gotta see ole Pete, an’ Plumba an’ Possim,” he tole me. (Yeah rite, I thort.)

“Anyway, we got home okay, an’ Sharlene beleeved Boss wen he s e d it took a long time ta get the numba plates. He stuck em ona litterbox, an’ Sharlene was happy. But then she sed “Deah, wot ifa Sophy, or you, or me, got crook an’ needid the

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“Well looky hear then Dog. Seems we gotta do sumthing to help out the firemin. Sez hear ina papa that they got problims with there numbers down atta kattil stop.”

We was ona woolshed steps an’ Sharlene, his gerlfren an’ mother of yung Sophy, there dorter, came over wiva tray of cuppatees. Boss showd Sharlene tha papa.

“Sez hear deah that that Crabby fella, y’now, drives a fire engin at Tinerpai, reckins we gotta make shore they kin reed the RAPID numbas ona road gate to the propitty. Seems sum peeple have

helichopter rescue peeple. They coodint see the rapid numba eh?

Boss hada think about this. “Ha,” he sed. He gotta tin of paint froma shed, an’ a ladder. “In fer a penny, in fer a poun’” he sed. Now we gotta big RAPID number ona roof ofa woolshed too!.

No flies ona Boss.eh?

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A tale of transformation Somersaulting towards Nationals Tragic, intrepid and amusing tales recounting the lives of sailors in the New Zealand and British Merchant Navies will soon be told with the launch of ‘The Last of a Salty Breed’ at the Mangawhai Museum on Sunday, October 18 at 1.30pm.

The book tells the history of the British and New Zealand Merchant Navies including the rise and fall of the Merchant Navy from Viking times to the introduction of large container ships in the 1970s, as well as exploring the slavery and convict voyages to Australia and the United States from Britain.

“I spent about seven years at sea followed by 20 years in journalism at the New Zealand Herald. When I left the sea to join the Herald I became a maritime reporter. I covered the waterfront, the Port of Auckland and shipping,” says author Roy Vaughan.

“It was an extension of seafaring, instead of giving it up, I was writing about it. I witnessed a major transformation coupled with a huge decline in British and  ‘The Last of a Salty Breed’ — author Roy Vaughan New Zealand shipping. The new technology of container ships replaced some New Zealand ship disasters old style conventional cargo ships and including the Union Steam Ship one container ship would replace 10 Company’s ‘Kaitawa’ on Pandora Bank conventional ships. A lot of jobs were in Cape Reinga. lost and a lot of shipping companies “The museum represents our coastal went under. It was the end of an era.” community and the book includes “When I first went to sea back in information about some of the ships 1960, Britain had the biggest shipping that visited Mangawhai, so we are the fleet in the world. When I left the New perfect place for the book launch,” says Zealand Herald it had a very small fleet museum manager Emma Gray. The book so there was a story there to be written.” will be on sale in the museum gift shop A number of Mangawhai stories are and from all the usual book selling included in the book and it examines websites including amazon.com. 

 by Ayla Miller

Three Dargaville based aerobic gymnasts will be competing beside some of New Zealand’s best after qualifying for the NZ Gymsports Nationals 2015.

Grace Christey, Jaimee Mason and Willow Clarke, along with seven other team members from Northland, will head to Auckland to compete at The Trusts Arena this week.

The sport is relatively new to Northland and is run/coached by Active Attitude’s Ashleigh McCaw. “Aerobics gymnastics has components of gymnastics and it’s mixed with high intensity dance aerobic moves performed  Aerobic gymnasts Grace Christey, Willow Clarke to a piece of music. They get and Jaimee Mason of Dargaville are headed for the bright lights of Auckland to compete at the NZ marked on performance, artistry, GymSports Nationals 2015 and if they are doing it with ease.

All the Dargaville athletes are from how much they have achieved when they a strong gymnastics base and they look back on it. have trained with Active Attitude as “In gym sports it can take four years gymnasts, and coach Ashleigh has to get a shot at nationals and still not introduced this sport earlier this qualify, so what they have done is off the year,” says manager of the national charts amazing. To have three girls from team Christine Parkinson. a little rural town competing with New “The girls have done extremely well Zealand’s best is incredible.”  competing mostly in Auckland, with one competition in Tauranga against competitors from all over the North Island from as far south as Taranaki,” says Jaimee’s mother Debbie Mason.

Grace’s mother Kellie Clarke says the girls are looking forward to the competition. “They are all really excited and just the fact that they are there is a huge accomplishment.

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Having been born and raised in Dargaville, Grant Low of Grant’s Gas and Plumbing knows how important it is to support the local community.

With 25 years in the plumbing industry, the experienced tradesman returned to his hometown, after 20 years away, to help on his parent’s farm.

He took over the reins of the already well-established business Comber and Seymour in February, renaming it and giving it his own flavour.

He and his wife Roseanne believe the Kaipara is a great place to raise their young children whilst servicing the community with their plumbing and gasfitting business.

“Dargaville is a good little town to bring a family up in and there is a reasonable amount of activities for kids to do,” he says. The couple have two daughters aged 9 and 12. The Gas and Plumbing team all live in the area and

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Employ Local, Spend Local Sharing their skills  by Ann Morgan

Munns Flooring have moved to 17 Gladstone Street, Dargaville.

The business has been running for 77 years with Lorraine and Gerard Munn owning it for the past four years.

Gerard has been a flooring installer for many years and was born and bred in Dargaville and Lorraine moved here when she was 14-years-old when her parents bought a farm at Kaihu.

“We have an apprentice and are planning on employing more in the future. We would like to get people that may be interested in the profession and see if they enjoy it. Flooring is a forgotten trade that isn’t really talked about and we would like to teach people and give them a reason to stay here,” said Lorraine.

Lorraine says there is a lot involved preparing floors and the job gives variety as well as a different work location every day. “Jarod Gilligan is our current apprentice — he enjoys the job and I think he will be here for a while. It has been great helping him to establish

himself in the trade locally so he doesn’t have to leave town.

“We like to support those who support us, and if everybody kept it local and supported each other, the small businesses would survive and town would grow. We love it here, it’s a relaxed way of life and our children have enjoyed it too. Our daughter is now in Queenstown working but our son Daniel has purchased a house here and is planning on sticking around.

“To us, keeping things local and helping the community is really important and necessary. If we didn’t support each other and keep the dollar in town we wouldn‘t have a town.

“We’ve moved premises but are still local and look forward to providing the same friendly service that is known within our community.” 

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“We offer diggers from one to 20 tonne, rollers from 1.5 to 13 tonne, loaders, trailers and more.

“We are the only company in Warkworth doing this size of machinery for hire and we provide a decent service,” said Guy. Soon after shifting from England he noticed there was a distinct lack of Thwaites Dumper trucks on building sites in New Zealand and set about to remedy this with another branch of his family-run business in 2008 called ATJ Importing Ltd. The businesses are named after their three sons, Aaron, Tom and Joe, who have worked for their parents since leaving school. Aaron manages the Warkworth branch and Tom and Joe alternate weekly between the two premises. The Thwaites Dumpers range between one to ten tonnes designed

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In 1953, New Zealand, personified by the legendary Sir Edmund Hillary, conquered Everest. Now, in 2015, in a strange role reversal, the new Ford Everest looks poised to conquer New Zealand.

We’ve been awaiting the arrival of this big seven-seater since its unveiling in Australia last year, and were tantalised by the sight of the impressive beast in the flesh, so to speak, at this year’s National Fieldays. But getting behind the wheel of Ford’s latest offering is something else again. In size, the Everest is a replacement for the Explorer, and in theory it faces off against the formidable Land Cruiser Prado in the market. But in reality this machine is styled like a Ranger, equipped like a luxurious Range Rover, handles off-road duties like a mountain goat and packs literally more computing power in its dash than the original space shuttle.

Based on the wildly successful Ranger platform, the Everest shares the same beefy torque and power. In an age of sanitised appliance-like SUVs, it’s good to hear the powerful rumble of the Everest’s motor at idle. Even better to know that it promises to travel over 800 kilometres on a single tank. Step up on the running board and you’ll find a dash and binnacle easily the equal of anything out of Europe — a result of Ford’s world car programme bearing fruit. Sync 2 impresses as usual, offering what may be the best sat nav and entertainment hub available today on any vehicle.

Out on the road, the Everest manages its seven-seater size with taut grace, never wallowing or feeling underpowered. The Ranger’s strength over other utes was its sedan-like manner on the tarmac, and the Everest follows up on this design philosophy.

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from the air,” he says. “In the mix we applied per hectare was 80 kilograms of fine lime, 20kg of sulphur prills, 25kg of magnesium sulphate, 40kg of urea, 80 millilitres of gibb acid and 10ml of Biostart N.” The first pasture measurements showed average daily growth rate has increased from 19 to 57kg of dry matter per day.

Total DM production over 20 days increased by 1,000kg of DM/ha. More importantly crude protein in the pasture increased from 20.2 per cent to 25.3 per cent DM and ME increased from 11.1 to 11.9MJ/kgDM. “What surprised me was the size and health of the clover over the farm. We’ve seen the cows really respond to all this quality grass with both total litres and milk solids increasing.

“We’ve managed to get four grazings off the one application so far with it looking likely we’ll get a fifth grazing. At this rate our cost of dry matter is sitting around 1c/kg/DM. “What’s also been nice is that we haven’t had to follow the cows with urea.”

Graeme’s plan for the spring is to re-treat the farm with a modified mix. Since the soil tests are showing soil pH is in the ideal range, he will reduce the lime down to 25kg/ha and increase the sulphur to 40kg/ ha as he anticipates the soils will respond to sulphur, to avoid locking up some of the trace elements.

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Questions for Fonterra  by Ian Walker

One of the advantages of a few grey hairs and a long involvement in the dairy industry is a reasonable memory of contemporary history.

From the days of the NZ Dairy Board and nearly thirty dairy companies in the early 1980s to today with a dominant processing and marketing company there have been many promises or predictions made that have not been, or have yet to be, delivered Being large and dominant can provide opportunities of scale and more efficient decision-making. However, the converse is also true. Companies the size of Fonterra risk diseconomies of scale through poor lines of internal communication and weak command and control within the corporate entity.

The handling of recent food safety issues, inflated costs of labour and other overheads, a drive for greater milk supply, investment of capital at a rate that some have considered reckless, and the inability to understand or accurately predict international dairy trade dynamics are examples that lead to a perceived weakness in governance.

The days of blindly supporting our company because that’s what we do in the spirit of the co-operative has long since past. All suppliers have a serious investment in Fonterra and we need to focus our brains rather than our hearts when it comes to who governs.

A board of directors has two main responsibilities. One is to understand

and manage risk and the other to add value to the company on behalf of its shareholders. The Board cannot simply excuse the current low payout and poor company performance as the vagaries of commodity cycle and geopolitical events. This has always been the most significant risk to the business and any responsible Board should have addressed and had a strategy to mitigate this potential threat. Clearly they failed.

It is common knowledge that Fonterra has rapidly grown its workforce and overheads including paying well above the market rate for many employees.

Why is this? How is this adding value to the shareholders, some of who are now having to ask their bank’s permission to buy weekly groceries? Market forecasting in Fonterra is deplorable.

Questions need to be asked and answered. The geopolitical events of the last 18 months cannot be used as an excuse. The auction system is a cheap way of selling commodities. It is not a good method to build customer relationships or markets.

Fonterra is not a family it’s a business, and we all have a serious shareholding investment. This should be the core consideration when we all vote in October. 

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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.

The Glass Doctor

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

“We’ll fix your pane!”

DEAD OR ALIVE

TOP CASH PAID!

TRUCKS, VANS & UTES

FREE REMOVAL

PHONE NOW

Public Notices

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.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Cars Wanted

WANTED

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.

DRY FIREWOOD for sale. $75+gst/mtr. 2 mtr minimum. Pine/Macrocarpa mix. Free delivery Ruawai, Paparoa and Maungaturoto areas. A FREE packet of Samba natural fire lighters (36 piece) with every 2 metres purchased. Call Glenn 021 983 734 for your order. WINZ registered.

Wanted LEASE BLOCK. Any size considered. Phone Josi 021 733 305.

Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA Tuition

Learn the Martial Arts of

Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi

with highly ranked & leading instructor, Senior Master Nick Christiansen Shaolin Kempo and Tai Chi are amazing Martial Arts, the practise of which stimulates energy, self development, and self defence ability.

It gives you confidence, encourages discipline, improves well being and enhances your body - mind connection.

• FREE QUOTES • SPECIAL RATES FOR PENSIONERS • CLEAN CUT RATES • $50 FITTING FEE + MATERIALS $40 FOR GOLD CARD HOLDERS WHEN YOU MENTION THIS AD

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

Call Ray on:

027 477 3751

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.

CAR BOOT Sale - Saturday 31st October. Ad Focus Car Park, 8am start. Spaces Available - Contact Debra on 021 549 427.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

Fencing

SPRING’S ARRIVED! Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants available now. See Lorraine at I-Deal Demo in Gladstone St Dargaville on Fridays 10am – 3pm. Or you can visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville.

Nursery is open on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm and at other times by appointment. Phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz THE CORNER Place Nursery Ruawai, Daylight Saving Hours. Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm. Tomato Seedlings from $2.50 each. Strawberry plants, Roses in bud, Flower & Vege Seedlings. EFTPOS available. Ph 09 439 2119.

Situations Vacant SALES REPRESENTATIVES wanted. If you can sell & want a job send your CV to jobs@nsmm.co.nz or phone 09 439 6933.

Are you a supporter of a loved one in addiction?

5 week programme for you.

Providing: • Support • Experience • Coping skills • Resources Starts October 8, 2015 6.30pm 7th Day Adventist seminar room 108 Normanby St Contact Wendy 09 439 6777

4 Seminars Simple Strategies on how to: • Manage finances • Run your own business • Tell yourself and others the truth • Recognise misbeliefs that control us • Take charge physical, mental, social Starts October 5, 2015 6.30pm 7th Day Adventist seminar room 108 Normanby St Contact Wendy 09 439 6777

• ALL GLASS REQUIREMENTS

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Post Hole Borer • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Kaipara

FENCING, POST and batten, post and rail, retaining, yards and stock handling. Phone Chris for free advice 027 472 4824.

Nurseries and Plants

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE

WAYNE & ANNETTE

0800 442 445

Firewood For Sale

ADDICTION RECOVERY

Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE

Leaders in the field of martial arts Ph 439 6226 River Rd Dargaville www.robertgemmell-martialarts.co.nz

Stuck for a ride?

Don’t miss your Health appointment, we can help.

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Septic Tank Services CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service.

Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. Code Compliant.

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.

We are always looking for account managers, we can never have enough.

Do you enjoy talking to people? Do you enjoy working in a team? Are you looking for a challenge? Then we have the perfect role for you and all the tools for you to get the job done; 1. We have a database of existing and new clients 2. We have excellent prospecting tools 3. Full training is provided Email your CV to: jobs@nsmm.co.nz

Family & Sexual Violence Support Services • 24/7 Crisis Support • A confidential, safe, supportive environment to talk • Emergency Housing or assistance with relocation • Prevention Education, Parenting & Empowerment programmes • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling, ACC Sensitive Claims

Phone 24/7: 09 439 6070 or National Help Line: 0800 88 33 00 Office hours: 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday Office: 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

2015 SPORTS DAY A Mental Health Awareness Day Activity

Arataki Ministries Sports Day To be held on

Wednesday 7th October 2015 10am to 2:15pm selwyn park, dargaville Highlights

Easy Games • Fun • Everyone Can Participate • Lunch Provided

Dargaville Community

Cinema

Charitable Trust

Dargaville Community Cinema Charitable Trust Notice of Annual General Meeting

Everyone is welcome register to be put in a team

For more Details contact: Arataki Ministries - ph: 09 439 4651 RSVP by 5th OCTOBER 2015

The AGM of the above trust will be held at the ANZAC Cinema on Tuesday, 20 October at 6 pm.

ALL WELCOME Jacoba Puharich, Secretary 439 7356 jacobap@xtra.co.nz

Account Managers Wanted

K A I PA R A

Read the newspaper online

www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

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

Friday Morning Sportszone Show

09 439 3003

sales@bigriverfm.co.nz

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PRIVATE LANDLORDS DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT! HAVE THE SECURITY OF FINDING A QUALITY TENANT THROUGH OUR CHECKING SERVICES & TAILORED LANDLORD PACKAGES. MANAGE YOUR PROPERTY WITH LESS FUSS. CALL THE TEAM NOW TO FIND OUT 09 439 7575

20 Third Ave, Dargaville

69 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Relax and Admire the Views Cosy 2 bedroom sunshine home, with open plan living.

Large deck coming off lounge to capture wide views.

Extra room downstairs. Close to Medical Centre and Doctors. Fully fenced section, Room for more potential here. Priced to sell NOW. $160,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1250008 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd

Almost Like New 3 Bedroom family home or investment. New kitchen, new bathroom, lounge renovated. Tandem carport area with large concrete play area at the back. Ready to move into now. $185,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1337041 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd

Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

19 Tirarau Street, Dargaville

14A Freyburg Street, Ruawai

Look Here!

Tidy 3 bedroom or 4th bedroom/sleep out. Located in the centre of town, some built in furniture, fireplace with wet-back, built around 1930’s. Good sized 820m2 section. Tandem garage lockable with power. Short walk to shops. $185,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1005102 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd

Ex Bank Start up a new venture now. Great location main street.

Close to Ruawai wharf, great fishing area. 3 Good size bedrooms, 3 toilets, garage and flat easy care section Bank area still the original with counters and built in safe. 2 water tanks, almost new roof on all buildings. $195,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1347888 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd

Ray White Dargaville REAA2008

Ray White Dargaville REAA2008