Kaipara Lifestyler, September 4 2012

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September 4 2012

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Dramatic demise of KDC  by Paul Campbell and Kim Munro

Following the appointment of four commissioners to replace the Kaipara District Council in the wake of a debt as reported by council of $80,000,000, a final stormy meeting last week saw the dramatic resignation of Cr Jonathon Larsen

A double for adornment at Kaipara Art Awards

Dargaville artist, Jenny Crundwell, was “thrilled to bits” with a double award at the Kaipara Art Awards …

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The four commissioners appointed to replace the elected Kaipara District councillors are expected to take over the role in September …

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As a gallery of some 70 disgruntled ratepayers applauded, and despite protests from Deputy Mayor, Julie Geange, in the absence of Mayor Neil Tiller who had been injured in a farm accident, Cr Larsen delivered a blistering attack.

Also at the meeting were representatives of the Department of Internal Affairs, Audit NZ and Greg Gent, chair of the Review Team appointed by the Minister of Local Government, David Carter.

Cr Larsen, addressing Mayor Tiller in absentia, resigned saying, ‘I will not be a party to such unlawful, shameful and disgraceful actions in these dying days of our council.’

The final meeting also saw the adoption of  Jonathan Larsen delivers a blistering resignation speech to the Kaipara District Council the long overdue Annual Report 2010/2011 Councillor Wayne Linton was a lone negative vote, after Cr and the much disputed 2012–2022 Long Term Plan.

Councillors sought advice from both the Audit Team and Larsen’s resignation.

Four commissioners — John Robertson (chair), Richard the Department of Internal Affairs as to whether council was a ‘going concern’ and whether the LTP was financially Booth, Colin Dale and Peter Winder, have been appointed by Mr Carter after the Review Team report found ‘the council’s prudent.

Both steered away from offering ‘legal advice’ and it was financial position weak with high debt, significant contingent left to Mr Gent to advise council that there would not be a liabilities and reduced cash flow due to problems with current and past rates along with a failure of governance bailout by central government.

“If we don’t adopt the LTP the community will be brought within council’.

It recommended that council ‘adopt its current draft LTP to its knees, council will default with the banks, there will be delays to contracts of central services — it would be 2012–2022 and that rates be struck as currently proposed as an interim arrangement, accepting that the LTP is likely to Armageddon,” he said.

Council CEO Steve Ruru said, “the situation is a country- receive a qualified audit opinion’.

The report also suggests the Department of Internal Affairs mile away from ideal. There are complex and significant issues that somehow have to be dealt with and the LTP attempts determines action on invalid rates and potentially invalid development contributions. to do that.”

The Auditor General is continuing its inquiry into council’s Following lengthy deliberations and despite interjections and protests from ratepayers, councillors adopted management of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme both the Annual Report 2010/11 and the 2012–2022 which precipitated the KDC crisis and a report is expected in December.

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A double for adornment at Kaipara Art Awards

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Dargaville artist, Jenny Crundwell, was “thrilled to bits” with a double award at the Gilmore Brown Kaipara Art Awards presentation at the Kauri Museum at Matakohe last Friday

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Whangarei Probus visits Dargaville Museum

 Jenny Crundwell, winner of two awards from two entries

 Whangarei Probus Club members were recently met by the president and secretary of the Dargaville division to tour the Dargaville Museum. The clubs are set up to provide opportunities for retired or semi-retired members to meet others in the same situation, and Whangarei Probus member, Peter Faber, said a highlight of the tour was learning about Kaipara shipwrecks while other members reminisced about forms of early transport from England. The visitors later enjoyed a catered lunch in the museum function centre.

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She received the first and third prizes in the adornment section for her jewellery creations.

“It was a lovely night and these awards just capped it off,” she said.

Jenny was among place getters in four categories in the competition — painting and drawing, adornment, three dimensional and photography and printing.

Dargaville artist and member of the judging panel, Collen Urlich, said the standard of entries “is rising every year and it was really hard to make decisions.

Because the quality was so high, after the third placing we gave a number of highly commended awards that were really deserved.”

“We now have the entries in the competition hanging in the museum for public exhibition,” said museum CEO, Bet Nelley.

“It was a really wonderful evening, and a completely Kaipara event from the judges and the artists down to the food and refreshments for the awards occasion. With artists from Mangawhai through to the west coast, the museum was situated at the half-way point and it was just so positive to be at the centre of the circle so to speak.

We would love to host the event again next year as it really fits in with the philosophy of a community-based museum.”

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 With an open invitation for all to attend, the next stage of the Kaiwaka Transit Bridge walkway was celebrated recently in the launch of a bridge mural adding a fresh look to under the bridge. In developing the mural local artist Joe Paikea worked with the Youth of Kaiwaka to depict key features of our local community under the bridge. The launch was accompanied by the presentation of appreciation certificates, a free sausage sizzle and refreshments. The ongoing community project is supported by Te Uri o Hau, Kaipara District Council, Kaiwaka Maori Women’s Welfare League and members of the community.

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Rates still in limbo Meet the  by Paul Campbell

Kaipara ratepayers will have to wait and see when it comes to the amounts they will be asked to pay, following the adoption last week of the Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan In the continuing fallout from that watershed gathering, the two major ratepayers organisations in Kaipara are concerned the ‘sacked’ councillors final act was to pass a ‘totally unacceptable LTP that appallingly fails to meet numerous legislative pre-requisites’.

Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayer’s Ron Manderson: “Given that anger, and the fact many have yet to find out the full extent of their rates and services increases because of last minute changes to the LTP, it is likely that many more will either choose not to pay or cannot afford their new rates.”

He added that KCRA is planning “a petition to better ensure the government and the commissioners attend several acute concerns of ratepayers”.

Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers chair, Bruce Rogan, also slammed the LTP signoff by council: “Where is the rule of law in this? From what we have seen it appears there’s an average of 19 per cent on rates coming up, but that would seem to be substantially higher in the eastern part

‘‘There has to be an analysis of what went wrong and an assessment of who is to bear the responsibility for the losses and illegal debts of council.” of the district. But we have not seen any demands yet and in any event the LTP is unconscionable as its has been adopted illegally — it has no legal basis. We are actively encouraging our residents to refuse to pay a cent. It’s not about our pockets, it’s about the rule of law.”

Kaipara ratepayers advocate, Clive Boonham, reacted by saying there was now “hope for the future.”

While he has been critical of the review team appointed by the government, “as many of us suspected (it) was a Trojan Horse. It was a means of circumventing the laborious requirements in the Local Government Act appointing a review authority. Once it had gained access to the council stronghold it became a review authority in everything but name.

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commissioners The four commissioners appointed to replace the elected Kaipara District councillors are expected to take over the role in the first week of September

Their appointment, officially requested by council, was the government-appointed review team’s central recommendation.

The government proposes to defer the scheduled 2013 election until 2015 as it is likely the commissioners would be required at council until then.

The commissioners appointed are:

 Ron Manderson — chairman of the Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association

“The report from the team is impressive. Those of us who have battled the council for several years have often wondered how such an inept and incompetent group of people could hijack the local government process, ignore the legislation, commit illegality after illegality, make an art-form of incompetence, ignore all concepts of governance, squander tens of millions of dollars, ignore their common law duty of care and their fiduciary obligations, and do so with utter impunity.

“The report from the review team highlights the breakdown in governance, the community’s loss of trust in council and the precarious nature of council’s finances. It also itemises issues that need to be resolved by the commissioners and the community such as the illegal rates. That signifies some hope for the future.

“There is an awful lot of good will in the community to move forward and get council back to where it should be.

However, the commissioners need to understand that the community is deeply hurt and offended by what has happened in the past and that the skeletons of the past must be confronted. There has to be an analysis of what went wrong and an assessment of who is to bear the responsibility for the losses and illegal debts of council.

“Ratepayers are suspicious that the promises of the commissioners are all flannel and spin. Let us hope that they are not. The review team has laid some good foundations. All we have to do now is to build on them.”

John Robertson, QSO (chair) is a former MP and a former mayor of Papakura. An accredited company director and chartered accountant with his own business, he has served as chair of a number of organisations including Infrastructure Auckland and the Auckland Mayoral Forum.

Richard Booth is a Whangarei-based business owner and farmer with considerable experience in the dairy industry. He is currently chair of Delta Produce and the Northland Dairy Development Trust, a charitable trust that provides funding for dairy farm research projects in Northland.

Richard is the farmer representative on the Northland Regional Council Environment Committee.

Colin Dale, CNZOM, has extensive local government experience, including 21 years as CEO of Manukau City Council. He has experience in developing iwi relationships and is currently an advisor to Watercare Services Limited. Colin worked on the formation of a mana whenua forum across Tamaki Makaurau.

He has also served on the Local Government Commission and as president of the Society of Local Government Managers.

Peter Winder is a former chief executive of Auckland Regional Council and Local Government New Zealand. As a director of McGredy Winder & Co, his work with local authorities includes coordinating the national regional councils’ programme to implement the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. He has also served as director of transport at the Auckland Regional Council.

 Top to bottom: John Robertson, Richard Booth, Colin Dale and Peter Winder

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Kaipara’s cup connections

Move underway on the main street Dargaville’s main street is in for a change this September as Noise Co. make the move to new premises. The local centre for music, games, movies and more has long been associated with engraving and trophies as well — an aspect of the business which owner Kenny is set to expand after the big shift.

So that the movers don’t have so much to carry, Kenny is holding a big pre-relocation sale right now, starting with a generous 50 percent off all body jewellery. Great news for those aficionados of piercings big and small… and along with the jewels and steel there are also a huge range of CDs, DVDs and console games available at reduced prices.

If you or your kids are keen xbox or playstation gamers, this last selection is well worth a look — titles which elsewhere sell for triple digits rarely exceed $20 at Noise Co, and the range is ever changing.

When Noise Co. are established in their new (still secret!) location expect a wider range of engraving services as well as some new ideas from Kenny, who’s decision to move with the times is all about providing a better space and more variety for his customers.

With the arrival of the 18 carat Melbourne Cup in Dargaville last week, a couple of interesting Kaipara links to the cup have come to light

A full day of celebratory events gave the community the chance to see, and for a lucky bunch, touch the iconic trophy with the first stop at Selwyn Park Primary where Wendy Green gave a magical account of how she and her horse, Rogan Josh, won the 1999 Melbourne Cup. “What happens when someone says you can never do it?” asks the affectionately dubbed, ‘Wendy in Wonderland’.

“You try harder!” replies the Selwyn Park primary students in unison, dressed for the occasion with hand crafted hats and jockey outfits.  Selwyn Park Primary school students, Kayley McKenzie, Braedyen The cup was then paraded down Hutchinson-Walters and Sheridan Kira hold the iconic trophy Victoria Street lined with Dargaville finished ahead by 2 ½ lengths with the residents eager to see the cup valued at $AUD 175,000.

Leading the parade was unicycle world champ, Sam La two friends sharing the £9,205 prize Hood and Circus Kumarani followed money.

Sasanof was the first winner of the by miniature Shetland ponies, horses ridden by the Dargaville District Pony Cup to be owned, trained and bred in Club and a procession of classic cars. New Zealand and won several of the big “It was neat that something like that cups in his homeland, claiming victory came to Dargaville and it’s been a good over both Gloaming and Desert Gold, two opportunity to tidy up the town a wee of the greatest NZ gallopers in history.

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In the last 500 meters he produced a past 150 years of the cup.

The first Kaipara connection to the devastating burst to win by over a length, cup is Waipoua resident Fran Farrant’s with a stunned commentator shouting, grandfather, Wilfred Gatonby Stead, who “Here comes Kiwi out of the blue.” won the Melbourne Cup in 1916 with Sasanof and was notable also for an extraordinary act of generosity on the eve of the race.

Wilfred had a good friend who had been trying to win the cup for years and, confident of the dashing three-year-old’s chances, sold him a one third interest in the horse just before the race — on the  Waipoua resident Fran Farrant’s grandfather, Wilfred Gatonby Stead, won the Melbourne basis that he would buy back the share Cup in 1916 with Sasanof and was notable if it did not win. also for an extraordinary act of generosity on The rest is history as the kiwi visitor the eve of the race

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Community recycle, refuse, reduce day If you want to buy, sell or swap some of your unused goods so others can use them or simply pick up recycling hints — then head along to the recycle day on September 8 at the Department of Conservation, Colville Road, Dargaville.

The recycle day is being held as part of conservation week, September 9-16, and the theme this year is ‘Love your Parks’.

The idea for the theme was initiated following an incident this year when a DOC ranger was working at Kauri Bushman’s Reserve in Paparoa and came across a pile of household rubbish dumped at the

reserve — some of which could have been recycled.

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The day will run from 10am to 3pm with 30 stall spaces available free of charge. There will also be live entertainment, spot prizes, competitions and giveaways as well as food and drink stalls.

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 The Maungaturoto St John youth cadets flaunt their eight trophies that they won at a Northland first aid competition

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Emma Millard, Sativa-Lee Kingi and Lochy Bonasich took away cups for first aid, caregivers and best overall green team.

The youngest of the cadets won a grand total of four trophies. Lily Hosford and Coryn Yorke were awarded trophies for first aid, caring, resourceful penguin as well as the trophy for overall penguin team.

The teams were judged on their ability to treat first aid scenarios including burns, head injuries, suffocation and caring for the sick.

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It was their first year in the competition and we didn’t expect them to win anything, we just wanted them to go for the experience and they blew us away,” says Maungaturoto St John Youth divisional manager, Jodie Hosford.

Three groups of cadets competed — the penguins aged 6-8, the green cadets aged 9-10 as well as the blue cadets aged 11-12 with all Maungaturoto groups walking away with at least one cup.

The blue cadets, Erin Ball, Ewan Smith, Kayla Joyce and Lochy Bonasich won the trophy for first aid while the green cadets, Mahina Henry-Campbell,

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Young speaker recognised Aria Gent, of Ruawai competed in the finals of the Lions 2012 Young Speechmakers Contest finals recently as a representative of Lions district 202K, having won the regional speechmakers contest in Whangarei Aria, who is sponsored by the Ruawai Lions Club, is a Dargaville High School year 13 student and chose to speak about being the youngest in her family.

“I decided to write my speech about birth order, being the youngest of four children and how it has affected my life,” said Aria.

Contestants were asked to perform two speeches, a fiveminute speech on any topic and an impromptu speech on a specified subject.

“The competition was very strong at the finals with 15 participants from all over New Zealand, and although not placed her speech was of a very high standard,” says club secretary, Dorothy Simpson.

In recognition of winning the regional finals, she was awarded a placement at the Lions international youth camp to be held in December at Lake Okataina, Rotorua.

“Ruawai Lions are very proud of Aria’s achievements and thank her for being such an awesome representative for our club.”

Aria also recently won the zone final of the Rotary Rishworth Cup and will be competing in the upcoming finals in Whangarei.

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Daffodil Day in Dargaville In with a chance

 The Dargaville National Bank staff took a break from business to fundraise for Daffodil Day on Friday. The day was shared with the Melbourne Cup parade down Victoria Street and onlookers lined up for a tasty sausage before the excitement began with all proceeds going to the Cancer Society.

Dargaville businesses donated raffle prize packs to the cause and a winner will be drawn this week.

A guitar hero on a mission Billy TK Junior may be a world famous guitarist, but he’s by no means resting on his laurels. With a new CD ready to hit the streets (the accomplished, soulful Blues Benediction), he’s also out there touring for the kids and the community, fronting a massive road safety campaign along with Holden and Westpac.

And while he’s been acclaimed by superstars like George Thorogood and toured with the likes of Jimmy Barnes, this down-to-earth musician is proud that his latest tour is spreading an important message for young people, while at the same time cutting loose with some rocking tunes.

To help push the tour further and reach our local kids, Billy and his band the Groove Shakers are making a stop at one of the Kaipara’s up and coming live venues this September, getting the support to bring the ‘Driving toward a future’ campaign to our schools.

It’s a great concert event supporting an important cause, and the Maungaturoto Hotel are proud to step up and provide the venue for two consecutive shows on the 8th and 9th of September — this weekend!

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 Billy TK Junior is playing in Maungaturoto

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Health Spring is here, and it’s time to get active again after a long winter. It’s the perfect time to make new resolutions and boost your health, and what better way to begin than by visiting your local health professionals?

Shaolin Kempo

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Shaolin Kempo Tai Chi Chuan Confidence Health Fitness Self Defence Falls Prevention Classes Adults Children Beginners

Seminars Courses Workshops Leadership Skills

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

A Natural Approach have new products here for Spring, from the Kiwi brand Self Heal. Developed from the natural remedies and formulas of Suzanne Aubert, an early natural health practitioner in New Zealand, Self Heal’s gentle, effective remedies contain the essences of many native plants, used for centuries in pre-European times and ‘re discovered’ for the 21st century.

In Waipu, Pat’s Healing Centre have built a reputation for natural health, not just for people, but for animals too! Our four-legged friends can benefit from natural medicines and remedies just as we can, and Pat has just what you need to tackle fleas and other parasites in your pets this spring.

A great way to promote health, for both a fit body and a disciplined mind, is the ancient art of Shaolin Kempo. Dargaville’s local centre for this respected martial art also offers classes in Tai Chi, and is perfect for all ages, promoting confidence, balance, strength and good health.

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Wellbeing Of course good health starts at home — that’s why a warm, dry home is so important. Modern technology provides the perfect way to seal in warmth and drive out chills. Airfoam is the ultimate form of in-wall insulation, creating cozy winters and cooler summers.

If you’re getting into summer sports or the outdoors and the worst happens, remember to visit Lyndsey Bargh fast!

Your local physiotherapist can ease away sprains and strains to get you back in the game, as well as banishing those old aches and lingering pains.

Osteopathic treatment focuses on the structure and function of the body, emphasizing the amazing ability of the body to heal itself and boosting this process. Since the late 1800s osteopaths have been helping people live more active and healthy lives — and your local Kaipara Osteopaths continue this tradition of better health, naturally.

For natural skincare, haircare, aromatherapy and natural remedies in Warkworth, a visit to Jasmin at the Warkworth Natural Health Store is well advised. It’s your one-stop shop for supplements, herbal medicines and good advice if you live in the south Kaipara.

Strong and healthy teeth are something we often take for granted — until the pain of toothache or gum disease makes itself known! Lumino the Dentists in Dargaville can keep your smile white, bright and healthy with a

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Colloidal Silver and Xmaease products; Naturopharm coughmed and coldmed oral sprays; Honey Collection — Active Manuka Honey Cream 50g, Manuka Magic Cream 100g, Rural Wunda.

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regular check-up, or painlessly address any dental issues with the very latest techniques and technology.

Your Health Naturally bring you the technology to boost your energy levels and promote good health this spring — from armbands and pendants infused with minerals to promote heart health and lower blood pressure all the way through to devices to ease lower back pain and detailed analytic machines which check 540 vital points relating to vitamins and minerals.

If you live near Dargaville, Health Options has the single best remedy for a healthier life — knowledge and advice! Right now they are hosting weekly classes and discussions on many aspects of natural health care, to help their customers make good choices and promote the adoption of remedies from nature.

Give them a call or visit them today for a complete list of classes during the spring.

Donations are invited for the next project to be sent to: Kaipara Community Health Trust PO Box 363 Dargaville

Dargaville Some of you will have met our new dentist Dr Richard Liggins – well the good news is he’s staying in Dargaville!

To celebrate we’re offering $50 off any treatment before the end of October, plus: • We’re open until 8pm on Wednesday nights, perfect for commuters • Lumino offers 18 months no payments & no interest for all treatments over $300 with Q Card!* Dr Richard Liggins

(*Q Card lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply).

$50 Voucher.* Redeemable only at Lumino The Dentists Dargaville *Redeemable for services only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Must be used in one visit. Only one voucher per person for length of promotion.

This voucher cannot be applied to outstanding invoices. Expires 31 October 2012.

Must mention this voucher when you book your appointment with us and present at the time of payment.

Lumino The Dentists Dargaville 30 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Ph: 439 8170

Phone Debbie Evans 439 5050

Pat’s Healing Centre Waipu Clinic Pat Hunter Bowen and Consults Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Maria Gabriel Osteopath Mondays, Thursdays

Centre for Human and Animal Health Solutions for fleas, ticks, worms with WashBar products, Diatomaceous Earth, Flee Flea.

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Health

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KAIPARA OSTEOPATHS

Jasmin Sturm

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Chris Longley B.Sc. B. App. Sci. M. Ost.

• Organic skincare, haircare, aromatherapy • Wide range of supplements • Bach flowers, herbal medicine • Supplements can be posted • Allergy hair testing • Email naturopathic consultations

MOSNZ ACC Registered

• Aches and pains • Arthritis • Babies and cranial Tel: 09 430 4050 Mob: 021 0290 5770 Mangawhai: Dargaville

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a natural approach

Ph 09 439 0646 Txt 021 996 869 E. anaturalapproach@hotmail.co.nz 32 Victoria St Dargaville www.anaturalapproach.co.nz Stockists of:

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Allergy Hair Testing $

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• Herbal Medicine (Fluid extracts, capsules and teas) • Nutritional Medicine • Homeopathy • Bach Flowers • Reflexology • Eye Diagnosis • Massage (Therapeutic and Sports) … and more

Quick, easy and painless A sample of hair is taken to analyse against environmental and food allergens

Experienced professional treatment for musculo-skeletal injuries

Lyndsey

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Located at Foster’s Arcade No.38

Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 1656 Maungaturoto Medical Centre 09 431 8576 Mobile: 027 273 6939 Email: lyndseybargh@callplus.net.nz

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

Lyndsey Bargh

Scott Wills

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

To Charge you up and banish aches & pains – health/sports bands

$39.50

Heart and blood pressure health $20 – Pendants with healing frequencies $29 to $39 Food intolerance testers for $29 – Phone/computer radiation protection $10 to $29 NUBAX spinal traction devices for easing lower back pain 540 point health check research machine, are low vitamin levels dragging you down? trongest Coolest s

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A Woman of Northern Wairoa —

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Dr Margaret Roper 

by Brian Eastwood

Although she was a dedicated worker for child welfare in this district for twenty-eight years, Doctor Margaret McCahon did not spend all of her life in Northern Wairoa. She came to live here after marriage in 1919 to Dargaville man, Stephen Roper Her early life had been spent in Timaru where she was born in 1882. Educated at Timaru High School, Margaret passed her matriculation examinations at seventeen and carried on to study at Otago Medical School.

Deciding to study further in Edinburgh she graduated MB ChB in 1908 before going on for a degree in obstetrics at Dublin University. While there the Canterbury girl was shocked at the poor conditions for mothers and babies in Ireland in those times.

Back in New Zealand the direction in which her lifelong interest was heading became clear when she was appointed honorary physician at the General and Children’s Hospital and elected honorary physician to the Wellington Society for the Protection of Women and Children.

In the middle years of World War One Margaret was appointed medical inspector of schools for Otago and Southland but that was interrupted by her taking over as Medical Officer at St. Helens Hospital until normal staff came back from overseas.

Before the war was over Margaret was appointed Senior Medical Inspector of Schools but more change came when an influenza epidemic swept the world.

Doctors were badly needed and she took over an emergency hospital at Northcote.

Then, early in December 1918, Margaret was sent to help ‘flu victims in Wellsford and Maungaturoto.

“Her many years of community and child health work were recognised in 1935 with the presentation of the King George Jubilee Medal.”

Margaret and Stephen had previously met in Wellington. Jane Wordsworth says in her book ‘Women of Northern Wairoa’, that Margaret was in Dargaville inspecting the school. She remembered Stephen and while staying at Northern Wairoa Hotel called him on the phone.

They were engaged a few days before Christmas 1918. Margaret carried on with her school medical inspections until they married in Timaru in August.

Back in town, Stephen and Margaret lived in the handsome villa that still stands on the corner of Hokianga Road and Pirika Street.

Stephen Roper had arrived in Northern Wairoa in 1913 to work for land agent Colmore Williams. With Thomas Jones, he started business in Dargaville in 1926 as Real Estate firm, Roper and Jones. Almost an icon of Kaipara history the business still trades in 2012 as First National Real Estate, Roper and Jones.

With two daughters life had changed completely for Margaret but when a meeting was held in 1925 to discuss a maternity hospital in Dargaville, she was asked to help make necessary arrangements and knew exactly what was needed. Then with Mrs A E Harding as president, Margaret became a vicepresident of Dargaville Plunket Society.

She went into practice again during the 1930’s Great Depression but was often paid only with vegetables, kumara or even blackberries.

In her spare time Margaret travelled the district in election years campaigning for Gordon Coates’ Reform Party. When Dargaville Croquet Club was formed in 1921 she was elected first president.

Her many years of community and child health work were recognised in 1935 with the presentation of the King George Jubilee Medal.

Margaret and Stephen retired to Torbay in 1947, moving north again to Whangarei ten years later. Stephen died soon after the shift and Margaret in 1963 aged 81 years.

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The return of the driver’s car  by Andy Bryenton Kaipara Lifestyler motoring correspondent

Toyota have developed a reputation over the years for producing some of the most reliable and practical vehicles on earth, from the indestructible Hilux through to the legendary tough Land Cruiser They’ve pushed the boundaries of hybrid technology with the Prius, and topped international sales with the eminently practical Corolla, but now they are poised to revolutionise the motoring world with a concept that has been missing from all but the most expensive marques for the last few years.

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That concept is fun — the all important factor which plasters a wide grin across the face of drivers, making them feel alive behind the wheel. It’s not new territory for Toyota, who have in the past brought us classics like the midengined MR2 and the powerful Supra.

But the engineers and designers at the Japanese auto giant have outdone themselves with their latest offering — the sleek, curvaceous and thrilling 86.

With a name and a pedigree based upon the now-iconic AE86 (the only car to have its own anime TV series), the new 86 is uncompromising. Its intentions are made clear by a low stance and flowing lines which look fast standing still, complete with cavernous dual exhausts, wide haunches over aggressive alloys and a formidable looking front end any Italian supercar would be envious of.

And this is no show pony. Balance

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and responsiveness are the key to a driving experience which makes even city motoring a little thrill, with body-hugging racing seats embracing the driver as the 86 nimbly handles the curves and voices a fullbodied engine note on the straights.

The car’s conventionally aspirated 2 litre boxer engine sits low and helps the 86 hold the road without ostentatious aerodynamics (though these are available as optional extras), it has the feel of a track-fettled racer, exciting and lean, even when navigating traffic lights and parking lots.

There’s a reason for this edge, this deliberate poise. The 86 was designed by drivers, tested on the famed Fuji circuit and bred from the DNA of cars

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tuned to conquer the twists of Japan’s mountainous drift racing hotspots. The tachometer rules the dash. Engine noise is piped into the cabin deliberately. The boot, with seats folded down, is designed not to hold golf bags, but a full set of slicks for race day fun.

Toyota and Subaru have joined forces on the project which brings us both the 86 and the forthcoming new Subaru BRZ, and the brand-new boxer engine sports clever injection technology to boost fuel economy while still delivering ample power. And that’s before you flip the switch to throw the 86 into sport mode.

In short, the driver’s car is back. A vehicle set to do for the coupe what the Mx-5 did for the roadster, but in even more explosive fashion.

Of 100 cars being brought to New Zealand, over three quarters are already sold, and there’s a reason why. Stop in at Northland Toyota for a test drive and find out exactly what all the hype is about — and why it’s totally justified.

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Style and substance from this consummate crossover

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 by Andy Bryenton Kaipara Lifestyler motoring correspondent

The small SUV or crossover market has seen many, many incarnations of the compact, practical and popular style hit the streets, but few have made the same impression as Ford’s Kuga — real competition for the likes of the Evoque and the Qashqai, and, incidentally, much easier to spell Its popularity is based on the dependable underpinnings of Ford engineering, coupled with a level of comfort and style not usually associated with the term ‘off road’. In fact, the Kuga performs a similar trick to the wildly successful Ford Ranger… it rides and handles like a luxury sedan, while still providing the option of setting out off the tarmac in the sure knowledge of making it back again.

Like the rest of Ford’s new ‘world car’ range, the Kuga comes in a variety of guises, from the baseline model all the way up to the flagship Titanium edition… complete with all the optional extras and a little more stylistic flair. Note the eyecatching 19” alloys, the pinstriping and the upgraded interior… this is a subtle evolution of the unrefined Kuga, putting it in a class of its own.

Indeed, there are features added to the Titanium model which put full-sized SUVs to shame… of special note is the sheer power of the eight speaker Sony audio system, but all round comfort has been optimised with leather trim, climate control and even heated front seats. These are all features found on much larger (and incidentally more expensive) four wheel drive vehicles… and presented here in a neat, headturning compact package for a fraction of the price.

Admittedly, many buyers of small SUVs will never venture into the trackless wilderness with them – they are

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“Keeping your car humming” suburban ‘swiss army knife’ cars, able to accomplish school runs, grocery pickups and family holidays, while occasionally being pressed into service to tow the boat or the caravan. For these drivers, the Kuga provides a reliable, safe and comfortable motoring experience with a touch more design finesse than other marques.

But it’s also good to know that, thanks to some very smart electronic wizardry and the formidable acumen of Ford’s engineers, the Kuga can also handle the rough stuff too. In Titanium spec, getting covered in mud has never felt so good or looked so stylish!

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New Ford Vehicles for Immediate Delivery

NEW RangeR XLT 4WD, crew cab, painted highlight silver, manual, rain sensing wipers ����������������������������������������� POa NEW RangeR XL 4WD, crew cab, painted metropolitan grey, auto, bluetooth with voice control �������������������������� POa NEW KUga Titanium 2�5 Turbo, AWD, painted lunar sky, leather trim, heated seats �������������������������������������������������� POa NEW TeRRITORY RWD, 7 seater, 4�0L petrol, painted havana, 6 speed auto, bluetooth ������������������������������������������ POa NEW FalcOn G6E, top of the line, painted chill, leather trim, reverse camera ������������������������������������������������������������� POa NEW MOndeO 2�0TD Zetec, auto, painted luner sky, very fuel efficient, bluetooth with voice control������������������� POa NEW FIesTa 1�6 Zetec, auto, painted aurora blue, alloy 16” wheels, bluetooth with voice control��������������������������� POa NEW FIesTa 1�6, manual, painted true red, bluetooth with voice control, alloy wheels ����sPecIal $22,290 + ORc

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12 KUga TITanIUM 2�5 turbo Auto, painted blazer blue, awd, leather trim, reversing sensors, delivery km’s only, call for a test drive, Huge Savings ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$42,935 11 FalcOn FG XT, painted edge, pre-registered, delivery kms only �������������������������������������������������������������������������$36,990 11 MOndeO 2�0 TD Zetec, auto, very low kms, driven by co-director�����������������������������������������������������������������������$35,990 11 MOndeO 2�0 TD Zetec, auto, 9,400km, painted morello red, safety plus economy ��������������������������������������� $33,990 11 MOndeO 2�3 auto liftback – only 21,700km, driven by Ford executive, huge savings ��������������������������������������$27,990 11 FIesTa AB35 manual, Mountune performance kit, 104kw of power, body kit, spoilers, leather trim, personalised number plate AB35YP (Only 35 built) ����������������������������������������������������������������������$28,990 10 FalcOn FG XR6, 1 owner, only 22,000km� Immaculate, towbar, monsoons etc ��������������������������������������������$34,990 08 MOndeO 2�3 auto wagon, great value, painted tango �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$15,990 07 TeRRITORY TX AWD, 2 owners, high kms but great order, tow bar, reverse camera etc �����������������������������$20,990 07 MOndeO 2�0 Manual, 52,000km, 1 owner, immaculate ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$16,990 07 FalcOn BF11 XT, 1 owner, only 25,000km, reverse camera, painted ego ���������������������������������������������������������$20,990 06 MOndeO 2�0 auto, only 48,000km extremely tidy, painted white grape ��������������������������������������������������������$16,490 06 BF FalcOn XR6, 2 owners, 141,000km, 6 speed auto, mercury silver ��������������������������������������������������������������$15,990 05 TeRRITORY TX AWD, 7 seater, tow bar, 137,000km, painted offshore blue ����������������������������������������������������$19,990 05 MOndeO 3�0ST, 6 speed manual� 155,000km, performance plus ���������������������������������������������������������������������$14,990 04 FalcOn BA XR6, red, auto, 162,870km, real nice looker���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$12,990 03 FOcUs 2�0 Zetec, manual, 94,000km, looks and drives great �����������������������������������������������������������������������������$11,990 02 nIssan BlUeBIRd 1�5, auto, only 52,500km, very tidy��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $9,490 01 TOYOTa OPa 2�0 auto, station wagon�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$7,250 99 FaIRMOnT aU ghIa V8 these are hard to find!�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������dUe In sOOn 99 laseR 1�8 GLXi, manual, 5 door hatch, 2 local owners, drives great ������������������������������������������������������������������� $6,490 99 nIssan WIngROad G, silver, manual, 193,123km �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$4,990 98 MaZda caPella 2�5 wagon, auto, alloy wheels, CD stacker, nice condition ��������������������������������������������������$5,990

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12 RangeR XLT 4/4 crewcab (new model), auto, painted metro grey, 1 owner, 11,413km, complete with canopy, tuffdeck, towbar, nudge bar, roof rack, monsoon shields: a rare opportunity ���������������������������������������������������$54,990 11 RangeR WIldTRaK 4/4 manual, 1 owner, lots of extras � �������������������������������������������������������������������������dUe In sOOn 10 RangeR Xl 4/4 crewcab flatdeck, 1 owner ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������dUe In sOOn 08 RangeR XL 4WD supercab, flatdeck, towbar, only 45,130km, 1 owner ����������������������������������������������������������� $33,990 07 RangeR XL 4WD supercab, flatdeck, only 87,000km� Very hard to find� ��������������������������������������������������������$30,990 06 cOURIeR 4/2 singlecab flatdeck, 1 owner, 84,000km, mag wheels, nudge bar �����������������������������������dUe In sOOn 05 MaZda BOUnTY 2�5TD, 4x4, super cab, flat deck, tow bar, always very popular, nudge bar ��������������������$19,490 04 nIssan navaRa 3�0TD venturer, 4x4, crew cab, 1 owner ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������$18,990 00 cOURIeR XL 4x2, 2�6L petrol, crew cab, tuffdeck, well above average ��������������������������������������������������������������$11,990

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Inspired to run After seeing cancer fundraiser Api Theodore in Dargaville, Anneke Cornor was inspired to get behind the cause and run her first ever half marathon.

Api is a 65-year old cancer survivor who raised money for Project Promise by running 500km around Northland, stopping off in Dargaville earlier this year.

“I followed her journey every day on facebook and I thought to myself if Api can do it, then so can I,” said Anneke.

Anneke has been training hard for the upcoming half marathon in Whangarei on September 16th to raise  Anneke Cornor — will be running for Project Promise money for Project Promise, a venture to build a cancer treatment centre in Whangarei.

“Every time training gets painful, I just think of all the people I know and have known in the past with cancer.”

She has raised $1100 so far and welcomes further sponsors for her run..

Contact Anneke Ph 09 439 7565 or email ewanandanneke@ xtra.co.nz with your name and phone number.

Gold Card Directory* BAYLYS BEACH Kim’s Hair at Baylys 4 Ocean View Terrace .09 439 6754

DARGAVILLE A Natural Approach 32 Victoria Street .......09 439 0646 AD Focus Cnr Totara Street ........09 439 8824 Adams Trimmer Nauman Ltd 97 Victoria Street .......09 439 8897 Ahlayz Restaurant & Fresh Fish 95 Victoria Street .......09 439 8212 ATS Property Maintenance Mobile Service .........027 455 7750 B R Vincent Ltd 52 Beach Road ..........09 439 6395 BNZ Bank 69 Victoria Street .......09 439 3171 Davison Electrical Contractors 15 Hokianga Road......09 439 7184 Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre 59 Normanby Street ...09 439 8540 Caption Elfhood Naturals (ThymeFor You) 138 Victoria Street .....09 439 5697 Health Options 116 Victoria Street .....09 439 4379 Horacane Roofing Ltd Servicing the Kaipara District .. 021 0828 5868 Jo’s Home Cookery 138 Victoria Street .....09 439 5435 Kaipara Lifestyler 107 River Road ..........09 439 6933

Lyndsey Bargh Physiotherapy 18 Huia Crescent .......09 439 1656 McCoy & Thomas Sports Hunting & Fishing NZ 92 Victoria Street .......09 439 8520 McKay’s 100% Electrical 87 Victoria Street .......09 439 8305 Newman Engineering (2004) Ltd 14-16 Beach Road .....09 439 5065 Computer Worx 122 Victoria Street .....021 413 565 Parkview Motel 36 Carrington Street ...09 439 8339 Plumbing & Heating Centre Ltd 102 Jervois Street......09 439 6124 Randall Architecture Ltd 25 Clyde Street ..........09 439 0099 Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 6 Pouto Street ...........09 439 7575 Roy’s V8 Shop 9 Liverpool Street.......09 439 5813 Shaolin Kempo River Road .................09 439 6226 The Meat Co. 63 Victoria Street .......09 439 8647 Waldens Shoes 115 Victoria Street .....09 439 8227 Window & Door Services Ltd 32 Gladstone Street ...09 439 6458

KAIWAKA Kaiwaka Cheese Shop State Highway 1 .........09 431 2195

Dinny’s Bakery

Your local caterer

Planning that Special Day or occasion?

Kim’s Cuisine specialises in all forms of catering - fingerfood, buffet and sitdown.

Kim’s Cuisine, SH14, Dargaville Ph/Fax: 09 439 6697 Mob: 021 344 234 kimscuisine@xtra.co.nz

Maungaturoto Hotel Est. 1902

Book Dinner Tonight!

Delicious New Menu Top Chef

35 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto Phone 09 431 8006

Maungaturoto Auto Centre 1014 State Highway 12 .. 09 431 8288 Maungaturoto Butchery 158 Hurndall Street....09 431 8061 Ray White 148 Hurndall Street....09 431 8820

MANGAWHAI Carters Mangawhai Moir Street ................09 431 4060 Ray White 234 Molesworth Drive ..09 431 4964

WARKWORTH Bogue Real Estate 14 Queen Street ........09 425 7959

WELLSFORD New Dimensions Hair Studio 161 Rodney Street .....09 423 8096 Peppers Café 171 Rodney Street .....09 423 7549 Teens & Tweens 173 Rodney Street .....09 423 8569 Wright Design 72 Spindler Road .......09 423 8092

Wide range of fillings and flavours available

“When it’s food, we speak your language!”

28 years of supporting the community

Kaipara Flooring 32 Hurndall Street......09 946 9886

Sue BakeS and PRePaReS daRgaviLLe’S yuMMieSt: Savory Pies Sausage Rolls Fresh Baps Cakes & Slices Sandwiches dessert Pies

 Sweets or Creams  Savouries or Breads  Baked, Cooked or Fried

09 439 5146 • Kapia St, Dargaville

Dreams 154 Hurndall Street....09 431 9199

TOP SHOP Lunchbar

& Takeaway Bar

Open Monday – Friday 5.15am to 3.30pm

MAUNGATUROTO

You can pick up a scrumptious bite for lunch at Dargaville’s Top Shop and be assured of a wonderful meal on the go — take my advice and tuck into a steak and egg sandwich, and old classic prepared perfectly. Or, if pies are your thing, you simply must try the award winning chicken and bacon creations turned out piping hot daily from the ovens of Real Town Pies in Maungaturoto.

They’re officially in NZ’s top 10!Kim’s Cuisine bring the fully catered culinary experience to you, offering special meals and mouthwatering selections for those special occasions. From informal parties to lavish weddings, Kim’s team can handle all functions with aplomb!

Dinny’s bakery is a famous name in central Dargaville — a long-established

tradition in the town is to nip in for one of their freshly baked cheese and bacon rolls or a decadent sweet slice or two. Around the corner in Hokianga road you’ll find the Horseshoe Café and Takeaways, famed for their generous and filling all day breakfast.

The Aratapu Tavern is an oasis of great food and entertainment heading down toward Pouto — try their selection of oven-fresh pizzas, made with local ingredients, or a stack of pancakes complete with a glass of bubbly for brunch.

Lastly, we’d like to encourage you to try the completely new menu at the grand old Maungaturoto Hotel. We heartily endorse their delicious calamari, mussels and hearty steaks as the perfect weekend dinner.

ARATAPU TAVERN FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE MUSIC 7th September . . . . . . . . . . . Annual

Wild Boar Hunt 14th September . . . . . The Seams with Dan Collett 21st September . . . . . . . . . . . Jason the Fabulous DJ 28th September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Collett Full menu, bar snacks and courtesy van available Follow us on Facebook • Doors Open 11:00 am

space Watch rtehitso come — mo

Phone 09 439 5923 • www.aratapu.com

Ready to go MeaLS inCLude: Battered Fish & Lasangne Chips Chicken Fettucine Spring rolls Macaroni Cheese

hot and cold drinks, and confectionary available

Top food – lunchbar prices 114 Jervois Street | 09 439 5802 Open from 7am, Monday to Friday

One of NZ’z TOP TEN PIES – it’s official!

In the 4 Square Building, Maungaturoto

and PIZZA Monday - Friday from 9am • Saturday from 4pm

• DELICIOUS HOT HOMEMADE PIES • Pizzas with a full range of favourites and Gourmet Pizza Call Corina and the team Phone 09 431 9002

Horseshoe

Café & Takeaways (BJ’s Dairy)

• All Day Breakfasts • Fresh Sandwiches • Rolls & Takeaways Call in for coffee, enjoy a relaxed lunch or order takeaways from 10am OPEN 7 DAYS •Have a great day !

Proudly locally owned for more than a decade!

110 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville | 09 439 8843

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER SEPTEMBER 4 - 2012

Letter to the editor KDC and the crossroads Dear Kaipara community, Kaipara District is at the crossroads and we have the options of sinking further, or by all working together to gradually rescue ourselves from the unbelievable mess that we are in.

Please, do not see this as an ‘east’ vs ‘west’ thing, or a ‘rural’ vs ‘town’ thing — though I do appreciate that some of our former councillors did try to cater to very sectional interests.

There has been a lot of news and activity lately regarding our district, especially: • The rates notice for the first instalment of 2012/2013 rates is with us.

• The Review Team’s report has been presented to the Minister an now released.

• On 29 August the outgoing council voted to pass the Annual Report 2010/2011 and Long Term Plan 2012/2013.

• The elected council has been replaced by commissioners.

My appreciation of the situation is: • The Review Team’s report vindicates the long standing contention of many that: • Council’s condition was so bad that the elected mayor and council had to be replaced as a matter of extreme urgency.

• Audit New Zealand’s actions warrant investigation.

• Certain past rates are illegal, and past development contributions may also be illegal.

• The use of consultants has been detrimental to the district.

• Community consultation has been very poor.

• …and more. Read full report on http://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/

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all/files/Kaipara%20Review%20 Team%20report.pdf If, and only if, the commissioners implement the recommendations of the Review Team will some, but not all, of what I and others have been requesting for years be satisfied.

There needs to be a detailed investigation of ‘illegal debt’ and also ‘recoverable funds’ — and that these are NOT the responsibility of ratepayers to fund.

Council is probably insolvent.

The current rate demand for many within the district most probably includes illegalities.

The now adopted LTP, which will form the basis of future rating for 2012/2013 is almost certainly illegal.

Apart from going to court to challenge the legality of the current and future rate instalments (an expensive exercise) the only ‘power’ the general community has is to make it very clear

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that rates will be withheld (ie the rates Strike continue and expand) until the commissioners confirm that they will seriously address the community’s concerns — and any penalties imposed already will be removed.

(How can one be expected to pay a penalty for a continuing illegality by council?).

In summary, the last few weeks have shown mostly very major progress and the opportunity for a new start for Kaipara. The legality of the Long Term Plan, and hence legal authority to strike rates, is a cloud hanging over us all — the community, Central Government and commissioners.

We, the community, should show ‘Willingness to work with the commissioners — but only on the basis of mutual respect, respect for the law and not sweeping the past under the carpet.

John Dickie Mangawhai Heads

Wellsford Learning life skills on a tall ship Sisters win award Felicity and Laura Pride from Rodney College were recently awarded the Pat Hanly Student Art Award presented by former Prime Minister Helen Clark at the Auckland Art Gallery

Magic Feather

Deniece Gannaway

created a three panel mural capturing the departure, journey and arrival of the colonial settlers, the Albertlanders that will be displayed outside the new Wellsford library.

The mural was created for the 150 year anniversary reunion of the Albertlanders in Wellsford earlier this year and the sisters consulted with the organising committee about their requirements.

“We showed the plans to the committee, who loved them and didn’t change anything, before the girls started painting,” said Miss Lithgow.

Felicity and Laura also received a membership for the Friends of Auckland Art Gallery which entitles them to attend lecture series at the gallery as well as entry into new exhibitions.

The sisters’ future in the art world is unknown at present but they would like to work together again and “paint as a hobby.”

MANGAWHAI TYRES Computerised Wheel Alignment Wheel Balancing • Wheel Rotation Puncture Repairs On/Off Site Vehicle Service

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“I was lucky enough to go on a ten day voyage aboard the tall ship, Spirit of New Zealand. I would like to thank the Warkworth Rotary for their very kind sponsorship for this trip. This has certainly been an experience I have always wanted to do.”

The club provides funding on an annual basis by way of two Kylie Jones Memorial scholarships for students from the club area.

“We aim to assist young people to develop  Felicity and Laura Pride hold their Pat Hanly as worthy citizens and Art Student Award at Auckland Art Gallery leaders in our community  Second from right, back row, Tony Coombe with friends on board the Spirit of New Zealand “I never expected to get an award for and are happy to support art but it was exciting,” says Laura. projects such as the scholarships,” enjoyed the opportunity to make friends with people from all over the Their art teacher, Julie Lithgow says club youth director, Joy Paxton. nominated the sisters because as Learning to sail the 45-metre, country, from places like Wanaka well as being top art students, they three-masted tall ship helps students and Gore.” learn life skills and teamwork while developing self-discipline, Magic Feather is based on our communication, confidence, selfendangered and extinct birds. It tells a wonderful tale of misguided love, loss and reliance and leadership. joyous reunion.

“I have gained hugely from this trip Friday 21st 7:30pm (2 for 1 night) The Kokako is the heroine of the story. In and am thinking of going back one times past kokako were a valued resident Saturday 22nd 7:30pm day as a leading hand. It was a great of the bush at Port Albert, but when it Sunday 23rd 2.30pm matinee experience and I think if anyone gets vanished only the name on the Post Office remained as the memorial to their demise. an opportunity to go on the Spirit, they Ticket Prices: Adults $15, Children $10 Magic Feather looks at the wider ecoshould definitely take it.”

Ticket Sales: system and the impact the humans have Clever Endeavours 09 423 8219 in Wellsford Tony said, while on board he made had on the environment.

Information Centre 09 425 0981 in Warkworth lots of great new friends and built on Both children and adults take part in Written and directed by his leadership and self-management the joint production of the Magic Earth skills.

Theatre Society Inc. and the Wellsford Dramatic Club Inc. as they present a “The Bay of Islands was a magical, modern, mythical legend. fabulous destination. I especially

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Year 11 student from Rodney College, Tony Coombe fulfilled his ambition to sail the Spirit of New Zealand recently thanks to the Warkworth Rotary Club Kylie Jones Memorial Trust

TYRES & ALIGNMENT SPECIALIST

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for all your tyre needs come and see us at: 194 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads Phone 09 431 5656

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Kaipara Service Directory AFFCO LIVESTOCK ATS ProPerty Maintenance & rePair

Terry North

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

Phone 09 439 5902

Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

No jobRing tooAndrew small

Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750

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

We supply, cart & spread.

Also: • Lime • Wood shavings • Metal • Sand

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

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

Comber & Seymour ltd

Normanby St, Dargaville Craftsmen, Plumbers, Drainlayers Sheetmetal, AND Roofing Contractors

• Engagement Portraits • Weddings • Family Portraits

Phone 09 439 7270

Mike Collins

021 22 33 470

We Service The Kaipara District

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

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

relax revise renew web:

www.esthetica.co.nz

phone: 09

439 6880

8 Portland Street Dargaville

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

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

HAMMONDS Lawyers

Lo ca L D e a L e r s f o r :

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

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

PHONE 09 439 7099

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

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

Greg Brownie

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

• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

Lyn’s Cake Creations Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small Phone Lyn

09 439 0751 www.lynscakecreations.com

Newman Engineering (2004) LTD Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville www.newmanengineering.co.nz

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd

EDWARD STONE

Neil Carter Trading as

THE NZ

FLOORSANDING

CO LTD

New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

0274 914 091

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

Floor Sanding

• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop • General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering • Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance • 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake • de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator® • Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear

Ph 09 431 8545 After hours 09 431 8547

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

Email: info@ediltd.co.nz Website: www.ediltd.co.nz

Make Your Life easier! use our services now!

31 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 Mobile 027 273 6865

Phone: 09 437 0117 Mobile: 021 187 9544

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

Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd) For all your paint and panel repairs

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available

Fast & reliable service

Quality workmanship guaranteed

The local law firm committed to you and your community

Phone us, we’re here to help

• Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Logic Controllers • Motor Controls • Freeview & Satellite

or

09 436 3929

MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP

WindoW & door ServiceS WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

Supply, InStallatIon tallat on & Serv ng ServIcIng

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

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

SERVICE DIRECTORY

3 3 9 6 9 3 4 9 0 se ti r e v d Phone to a

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 11 September 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 10 September 2012.

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

Wanted to Buy

PUPPIES FOR SALE. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Male NZKC Registered $1500. Pets & Gun Dogs, 9wks September. Phone 09 420 4254.

WANTED TO buy PENICILLIN and COLOSTRUM milk, Phone 021 1900 972.

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

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

WEEKLY SPECIALS throughout September for selected native plants from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. This week Purple Ake Ake (1.5 litre container) reduced by 25% to just $3.00 each. Visit us at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville to see our full range of plants.

Great discounts for bulk purchases. Delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223.

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

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

Nursery & Plants

Work Wanted

BACK 2 WOOD Demolition. For your renovation needs. Servicing Northland — Auckland. Specialising in Windows, Doors & Ranchsliders. Also Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing & More. www.back2wood.co.nz Phone 09 408 7163 or 0800 109 877.

CLEANING SERVICES. Are you too busy to keep your home or offices clean? Give me a call and I can give you a quote. Reasonable rates. Call or text me. If I don’t answer, please leave me your name and number, I will definitely call back ASAP. Phone 021 260 5699.

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

ELECTRICAL & Security. Minor repairs to full installation. Totally, locally owned for your comfort.

Phone Keith 021 240 6764 (a/h 09 439 7448).

HONDA TRX500FM 2008, 4wd, manual, very tidy bike, low km’s, new mud flaps, bull bars available. $6995, Call Carl 0210 373 620.

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

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

HONDA TRX420 2007, Mint Condition, ex dry stock 2400hrs, 4wd, just had full service, near new tyres. $6495 Call Carl 0210 373 620.

TILES

bright leaf

compost ™

Call in to our showroom to see the large range of quality tiles available at

SPANISH LESSONS, experienced native speaker, beginners to advanced, $15 per class. Contact Maria Phone 021 057 5824.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Plumbing and Heating Centre

AT ITM Dargaville 09 439 8386 & Home and Garden Wellsford 09 423 8027 “Growing Goodness”

 0800 326 123 WATER TANKS, PUMPS & SEPTIC TANKS:

09 439 6123

 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Silage bound bales Rye & Clover bales

$50.00 +GST FREIGHT NEGOTIABLE

CALL

09 439 7774 OR 021 456 247 Property Maintenance ALTERATIONS, RENOVATIONS, roofs, spouting, decking, fences and window repairs. No job too small.

Phone Owen 09 439 1872 or 027 441 6253.

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

Cell 027 455 7750.

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

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, by local man – Noel Remnant. 18 years experience. From $130.00 Phone 0274 810 446 A/H 09 439 0830.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed.

Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief

09 439 2620 021 185 4856

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Not sure what you’re after?

Get the right advice all at the right price at Plumbing and Heating Centre – sales and installation –

Nick Evans

• Siteworks • Hedge Removal • Metalling • Drainage • Pole Holes

Ph Bernie 09 439 6785

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

Classified Advertising Call

09 439 6933

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors - Trucks - Roofing Iron Batteries, Copper - Brass - Aluminium etc.

Little River Transport Ltd Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

Phone 09 439 4940 Work with your local licensed dealer

Book Keeping Services

To Let 2BDRM COTTAGE, overlooking sea, Tinopai. Non smokers, no pets, prof persons preferred. Refs & bond required. $275p/w. Phone 021 344 952 or 07 854 7168.

CARAVAN LARGE, clean and tidy, seperate double bed and single couch, fridge etc. $70pw min 3 months, delivered. Phone 09 431 6321.

Boarder Wanted

Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Dargaville Art Assoc.

AGM

19th September, 2012. 5pm Lifestyler House 107 River Rd Dargaville

Arts ion

TO SHARE 3 bedroom house. 5min walk to town.

No pets. $180pw incl expenses. Furnished room.

Phone 09 439 1349 or 021 2077 555.

Public Notices DEPARTMENT OF Conservation. Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. Community Recycle Day — Swap, Sell, Buy — 30 stalls available FREE. FREE entry, fun for the whole family. Entertainment, food and drinks available. When: Saturday 8th September.

From: 10am–3pm. Where: 150 Colville Road, DARGAVILLE. Phone DOC to book your stall now on 09 439 3450.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice & complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592.

Maintaining Change with Tracy Manu

Thurs 13th Sept 2012 Commercial Hotel, 10am - 12.30

MATAKOHE SALES Friday 7th September, 12.30 start Matakohe Salesyard (under cover), Tinopai Rd 15 Boner Cows 20 2yr Angus/Friesian Cross Steers

40 15 month Hereford/ Friesian & Angus/ Friesian Cross Steers

20 2yr Friesian/Hereford Cross Heifers

45 15 month Hereford/ Friesian Cross Heifers

9 Vic Cows Hereford Bull

60 Wnr Autumn Born W/H Bulls

15 15 month Friesian Bulls

50 Wnr Autumn Born W/H Heifers

* * NAIT COMPLIANT * *

Contact

Allan 027 493 2844 A/Hrs 09 431 7081

Rob 021 278 5291

Spaces limited — register now

PH. 439 7009

skipkaipara@gmail.com

A/Hrs 09 439 6847

Read the paper online www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

KAIHU VALLEY RUGBY & NETBALL CLUB

Senior Prize Giving 15th September 2012 Supper & Band Tickets @ Dargaville ITM and Kaihu GAS Free bus leaving town at 5:30pm. No door sales.

Are you to busy and want a life?

Let me help by keeping your accounting up to date and ready for end of year.

I am able to do AP, AR, GST, FBT, RWT, Wages and PAYE. Reasonable rates.

Call or text. If I don’t answer leave a number and I will definitely call back ASAP. Please call 021 260 5699

Public Notices

Associat

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

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

DARGAVILLE

RIVERSIDE T PR ODUCE MARKE

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

Putting Northland first

REQUEST FOR TENDER: MANCHURIAN WILD RICE CONTROL 2012/2013 - KAIPARA DISTRICT Tenders are invited for the above contract which involves: Control of Manchurian Wild Rice using spray gun and hose to apply approved herbicides on private and public land for the 2012/2013 financial year.

Contractors are required to hold or have the following: • GROWSAFE Registered Chemical Applicator • Full clean driving licence DARGAVILLE

• Local knowledge of the Kaipara DistrictRIVERSIDE PRODUCE MARKET

• Experience working with Manchurian Wild Rice • Insurance • OSH Policy.

Contractors will be routinely audited by a Northland Regional Council biosecurity officer upon successful tender.

For all enquiries and tender sheets please contact Curtis Harris (Manchurian Wild Rice Project Officer) on 09 470 9267 or 027 470 1050 or email curtish@nrc.govt.nz Tenders close at 4.00pm Friday 21 September 2012 and should be addressed to: Tender – Contract 11/21, Northland Regional Council, Private Bag 9021, _ _ Whangarei 0148 Tenders can also be delivered in person to the Northland Regional Council reception _ _ at 36 Water Street, Whangarei.

www.nrc.govt.nz

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New SeASON’S SPeCIAL!

Holden SS 2010

Sedan, AFM Facelift model in black

now only $

39,995 2006 and 2008 models available ���������������������� TBA both with canopy (image indicative only)

1999 Nissan Primera GX ��$3,995 ($1,000dep) Auto, Sedan (image indicative only) 2008 Honda Accord V6 L Sedan �����������������$21,995 3471cc, VCM 5 Speed Auto, Leather Trim

1998 Nissan Camper����������������Offers over $60,000 Motorhome 7–7�9m, Diesel, Self Contained Certificate

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

2008 Holden VE SV6�������������������������������������$19,995 Sedan, 3564cc, Automatic in red 2008 Ford Roadster 27T ������������������������������$43,000 Hot Rod, 5700cc, Automatic, Less than 1,000 miles

2005 Daihatsu Delta����������� Serious Offers $17,000 Tipper, 2800cc, Manual 2006 Holden Crewman cross6��������������������$21,495 Ute, 133,400km, 3565cc, Automatic

We recommend and use genuine parts

Authorised Toyota Parts Supplier Top quality parts for all makes & models

2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide ���Serious Offers 100th Anniversary, Strictly limited edition���� Considered

Oils & Lubricants Exide Batteries

Authorised Toyota Service Agents

2004 & 2008 Toyota RAV4s ��������� $16,995 & $24,750 both RV-SUV Autos (image of 2008 only)

W.O.F.

2005 Holden Commodore SV8 VZ ���������������$17,995 Ute, 5700cc, Automatic

2003 Kia Rio 5sp 5dr L/Back ������������������������$6,995 2�7 Petrol

Regular Servicing Repairs

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