The Weekend Lifestyler, September 18th 2020

September 18 2020

A Mangawhai makeover

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Second chance to study

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Celebrating good friends and great cars

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Encouraging cultural understanding Jay Simmonds is teaching whakairo at Otamatea High School, where she is completing her secondary school teacher’s degree. Whakairo is the art of cultural carving, and Jay helps design the pieces the students create for different community groups that are incorporating Maori culture into their life. She includes patterns to represent whanau involved in each project. continued on page 8 …

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u by Paul Campbell

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With hearings due soon on proposed extended sand mining off Pakiri Beach and Mangawhai a petition opposing the proposed renewed consent has gathered pace after being launched by the Friends of Pakiri Beach group.

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p Opponents say sand mining depletes Mangawhai’s coastal environment

The petition online had 3,950 signatures of an initial target of 4,000 as The Weekend Lifestyler went to print, with more signatures welcomed.

Auckland-based sand miner McCallum Brothers is seeking to renew consents to mine vast quantities of sand from the waters off Pakiri Beach and Mangawhai.

“Sand mined from Pakiri Beach is irreplaceable,” says Friends spokesman, Nick Williams.

“There are other sustainable sources of sand, but they insist on taking Pakiri’s when all of the other miners have moved to other areas with sustainable sand resources. For this we urgently need your support — please sign and share the petition to say no now!”

The mining process takes sand from the seabed, irrespective of marine life and Friends say the practice ‘sucks the life out of our seabed floor, destroying everything in its path and with less sand making it onshore, it also causes erosion to dunes and foreshores’.

“This is the largest single nearshore dredging activity in the developed world, and these are amongst the largest offshore extraction volumes in the world,” said Mr Williams.

“Pakiri has paid its dues; it has replenished Auckland’s beaches and provided the raw material for much of Auckland’s development and has endured nearly 100 years of continuous extraction.”

Friends adds in calling for petition signatures that ‘precious ecosystems and the rare species that make it their home must be preserved for generations to come’, and adds: • Our seabeds are eroding at rapid rates in the face of rapid sea rises; to remove more sand is reckless • There is a finite supply of Pakiri Beach’s sand, and once it’s gone, it’s gone forever • Pakiri Beach is home to the Fairy tern, New Zealand’s rarest bird of which there are only 40 left • Sand mining creates dead zones, killing every living thing in the process on the seabed • The seabed community is appreciated as ever more important • Erosion to dunes is highly likely, the only question is timing and locals see changes already “We now live in an era of environmental awareness,” Mr Williams said.

“Single-use plastic bags have been banned; we all now think about and mitigate our environmental impact in everything we do.

“We’re facing more flooding and erosion due to climate change, so sand mining is the last thing we should be doing.

“Join us in saying ‘no’ and share the petition at aucklandcouncil.govt. nz/have-your-say/.” ¢

Address correction Addiction counselling service, Whakamana Tangata, advises the incorrect location of its Dargaville Drop-in Centre was provided to the Kaipara Lifestyler edition of September 15. The correct address of the centre, is in fact, 1/12 Kapia Street, on the corner of Kapia and Parenga Streets.

Whakamana Tangata attributes the error to a leasing document mistake and regrets any inconvenience. The centre will be officially opened by MPs Kelvin Davis and Willow-Jean Prime on Tuesday, September 22.

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A Mangawhai makeover

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u by Paul Campbell

An environmental clean-up of Mangawhai is well underway as employment opportunities open up under the government’s Accelerated Works Package providing urgent economic relief for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, through immediate work opportunities for local people and businesses.

The work by local contractors follows the guidance of a Kaipara District Council master plan and gum trees have now been removed between the Mangawhai Activity Zone the Mangawhai Club and behind the skate bowl, says KDC general manager for infrastructure services Jim Sephton A large number of pest plant species such as wilding pines and some wattle have also been removed, to allow the native species to regenerate. A stand of radiata pines is being removed in the gully behind the skatepark.

These pines were in poor health and could have fallen on the section of mountain bike track that ran through this area.

“Once the radiata pines have been removed, our team will reinstate the mountain bike tracks and prepare the area for native planting.

“Our team is working with Te Uri O Hau, and we’re aiming for native plant species such as kanuka and manuka to be in the ground in this area.

“While this is happening, we’re investigating options to remove the

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sand-dune mound near the entrance of the park between the skatepark and toilet to improve access to the park and allow for further parking. We’re also looking to extend the concrete entranceway into the MAZ car park, to reduce the damage to the unsealed surface caused by turning vehicles.”

The contractors undertaking the work are Kia Tupato traffic management company and Orang Otang Tree Trimmers.

The Mangawhai Community Par k contract has directly resulted in eight new employees across these two companies.

Te Uri o Hau is also being engaged for the native planting work, and Turf Tamers will also be undertaking some work there at a later date.

In addition to surface makeovers, Mangawhai’s unseen rubbish is being targeted with Northland Regional Council and NorthTec installing LittaTraps.

These sit inside stormwater grates and catch rubbish and gross pollutants before they accumulate in waterways.

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p KDC general manager for infrastructure services, Jim Sephton

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p Tokatoka during the mid to late 19th century was a thriving settlement

p The kauri forests on the slopes of the great peak weren’t exempt from the bushman’s axe

Homage to the mountain u by Liz Clark

Like a frozen giant, the towering peak of Tokatoka rises to dominate the surrounding landscape bordering the Northern Wairoa River.

Eighteen million years ago Tokatoka erupted, then went silent, its slopes eroded by the natural processes of wind and rain. Left behind was the solidified lava plug now a familiar and iconic Kaipara landmark.

The peak and its lower slopes later became the pa site for rangatira Taoho of Ngati Whatua. Remnants of the pa site remain where the cemetery is now situated. Historian James Cowan in his 1987 publication Legends of the Maori noted the mountain was incorporated into a war song used by both Ngati Whatua and Te Roroa.

‘The steadfast rock, the rock of Tokatoka’s height!’ Tokatoka was a landmark used for navigation; it was recorded in a pencil drawing from the schooner Tui when Irish-born Thomas McDonnell sailed the vessel up the Northern Wairoa in 1836.

One of its earliest residents had been Francis Dart Fenton who resided at Tokatoka during 1854–56 and held the position of the resident magistrate for Kaipara.

His home was later occupied by John James Stanaway who at the time was the official pilot for the Kaipara

Harbour. Stanaway made his own legends at the base of the mountain, fathering many children, running the post office, store and hotel in the settlement that sprang up during the boom in kauri gum.

He passed away in 1874 at the age of 61 and was buried at the cemetery.

Stories about the riotous gumdiggers visiting the township, records of fights, stabbings, drunkenness, drownings and suicides in the newspapers of the day abound.

At its peak, the township of Tokatoka had frequent mentions. However, as

the gum and the kauri forests ran out, the township eventually died. Its first hotel was burned down in 1928 and replaced at a new location by the current building on the corner of State Highway 12.

Today, the peak is under the care of the Department of Conser vation.

Its formerly deforested slopes once more covered in a cloak of green.

The climb to the top takes 20 minutes and isn’t one for the fainthearted. However, the view from the top is spectacular — one not to miss. ¢

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Second chance to study The Zonta Club of Mangawhai is once again offering the Second Chance Study Award for women to go toward tuition costs for an NZQA approved course.

“The $2,500 is for study towards a sustainable career path. Any woman furthering educational studies who is resident in the Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto, or Bream Bay area is eligible to apply,” says Mangawhai Zonta Club president Helen White.

“I am personally very passionate about the Second Chance Award as I undertook my nursing training at age 40 after a marriage break-up.

“We have had two wonderful women who were both undertaking their nursing studies. One of the women received a second, second chance award from us when she was undertaking further studies post grad.”

“Awardees from the past three years have been very worthy and popular recipients who used their awards to assist with their final year in their studies.

“Last year’s recipient, Thais Meirelles, is a single mother of three children and used the award toward her studies to become a dental hygienist.”

The Zonta Club of Mangawhai is a group of business and professional women from all walks of life who meet twice monthly.

The club has a variety of annual awards including the Yellow Rose Award that encourages women in the community.

“This award is made possible because of the generosity of the local community at Zonta fundraising events such as our mid-winter ball and quiz nights.

“We have two meetings a month.

One is a dinner meeting, and the other is a committee meeting in a member’s home.

“We raise funds to support a variety of projects locally, nationally and internationally as part of Zonta International.

“It is a service and advocacy organisation with the goal to empower women and promote human rights for all.

“Application forms for the Second Chance Scholarship can be requested by texting Sheryl on 027 478 2540 or Leslee on 021 684 153 with your name, email address and Second Chance Scholarship Award.”

Applications are due by Friday, October 2 2020 with interviews held on Saturday, October 17 2020. ¢

p Jacqueline Busby was the winner of the Second Chance Study Award when she was in her second year of nursing studies at NorthTec

p Terri Donaldson and Heather Quinn were the recipients of the Zonta Club Yellow Rose Award this year

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p The coolness of emerald green brings a visual appeal to any garden

The geisha of trees u by Liz Clark

The picture-postcard scenes of Japan’s ancient temple gardens feature the delicate fall of maple trees in glorious reds, greens and shades of gold; so can your garden.

For several decades, the deciduous Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) has been cultivated in New Zealand for gardeners. These small trees in their natural state grow in the understory of forests; thriving in semi-shade and shade conditions. A compact root system makes it a perfect choice for planting in a large container in a sheltered, partially shaded courtyard or small garden setting. For larger rural gardens, planting under established larger trees can create a setting for borders, accentuated with the underplanting of azaleas or hostas alongside winding gravel paths.

It’s essential to ensure the soil conditions are moist, well-drained, and the pH level is kept around six to seven.

Regular watering is required during the summer months; if the trees dry out, they will die. A sheltered situation is needed to prevent the leaves from being burned by the sun and maintain its appearance. With more than 1,000 named cultivars in existence, we’re going to take a look at some of those available to colour up your garden and bring a little bit of oriental-style into your outdoor living space.

For containers, the rich red of the slow-growing and rare Aratama reaches a height of 1.5 metres after

10 years of growth. Its thin, elegant branches during spring support fivelobed leaves, starting in a red-brick shade gradually turning to purple-red and green in summer, finally turning to gold in autumn. It needs a sheltered and partially-shaded spot from hot summer winds and strong sunlight to retain its growth.

Also, take a look at Crimson Princess; a small tree with red branches and a weeping habit. It maintains a deep, rich red shade turning to bronze colouring from spring through until the end of the growing season. If you’re not one for red, try Flavescens. A small-growing cultivar with delicate lacy leaves of green and hints of yellow shading turning to yellow-orange in autumn just before leaf fall.

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t Maples can be planted in containers on a sheltered patio to accentuate an outdoor living space

Celebrating good friends and great cars

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u by Andy Bryenton

Mangawhai’s beautiful scenery, open roads and sun-drenched summers make it the perfect home away from home for classic American cars; the spirit of the Pacific Coast Highway and the canyons above Hollywood is definitely present in this slice of New Zealand. Perhaps that’s why a newly formed club for eastcoast auto enthusiasts has taken off so fast.

The Mangawhai Muscle and Classic Car Club is only a couple of months old. Still, it’s already got close to 200 members on Facebook, and a healthy following in the real world of big V8s and polished chrome as well.

“It’s been tried before, but often by people who want to set up a committee or a board,” says founding member Bryan May. “In our case, we began with some like-minded friends, and things have grown remarkably.”

There’s a niche there because as Bryan says, it’s surprising what hides in the sheds and barns of the Kaipara.

He himself is a self-confessed enthusiast whose vehicle count is pushing the high 60s; it’s a roster which includes some gems of design

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and engineering from the golden age of American muscle cars.

Despite his predilection for the legendary Chevrolet Corvette (Bryan is not just a restorer and proud owner of ‘vettes, but also an international judge of other restorer’s efforts), he says that all special, powerful, interesting and just plain fun cars are welcome, along with their owners.

“My latest restoration was a 1971 Corvette roadster, which now lives in the South Island, and my current cars include a 2008 Z06 c6 Corvette and a 2012 Chev Camaro. I have owned Mopars and Fords and have no bias so long as they look awesome,” says Bryan.

He is proud to share a club with mates who own everything from SS Commodore utes to limited-edition

My latest restoration was a 1971 Corvette roadster

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“In our car club, and in any car club, it’s not about just talking nuts and bolts, horsepower and lap times.

We get together to enjoy each other’s company, and the cars are just a

common interest that brings us together. We get out there and see the country, instead of sitting at home watching television,” he adds, summing up what may be the best reason of all to join.

If you’re looking for a fun pastime that gives back to charities, is relaxed and unhurried, and which shares a common interest, visit the Mangawhai Muscle and Classic Car Club on Facebook and introduce yourself. ¢

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p The students help with the design of each panel to be carved and ensure they have the correct tools before proceeding to work in the pieces

Encouraging cultural understanding u by Ann van Engelen

Jay Simmonds has always had an interest in creating things with her hands and has been teaching students at Otamatea High School the importance of Maori carving for seven years.

“I am from Tainui descent and was brought up in Cambridge. I have been creative all of my life. I have built a house and fixed things like car engines. As I got older, I wanted to have a cultural understanding of the Maori carving called whakairo,” says Jay. “Being of Maori descent, I started creating my ta moko while studying the topic.”

Ta moko is your personal story of who you are, tattooed on your body.

“The patterns on your moko link stories about yourself, the past and your whanau together. Whakairo is a Maori traditional art of carving in wood, stone or bone. Wood was formed into houses, fence poles, containers, taiaha and tool handles.

“I was working as a groundsperson at Otamatea High School and then studied for my BA. They advertised

for a whakairo tutor, and my mentor encouraged me to apply, and I was successful in securing the position.

A few years ago, we created the school entrance carvings as part of my diploma.

“I did a one-year diploma in adult teaching and have nearly completed my secondary school teaching degree.

I began teaching level two whakairo in 2016 and have since incorporated levels one and three and a junior class for years’ 9 and 10. The junior class is hands-on, with no written assignments or NCEA credits attached.

“I am building my whakairo profile regarding what it means and how we can understand and incorporate it into our identity. If someone is not Maori, I incorporate their creative styles as this helps identify where they are from. I enjoy living and learning up

here in Northland and meeting people from Kaipara. I am gaining a strong understanding of the difference between the Tai Tokerau creative style and where I am from. People from the north have a different story of how

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they arrived in New Zealand to my ancestors’ arrival in Waikato.

“We have a karakia before class, and no food or drink are allowed around your work because what we do is sacred.

“My focus is to identify the customary practices of Tai Tokerau with a small focus on a wider Aotearoa

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p Students are learning all aspects of cultural carving through Jay’s teaching at Otamatea High School

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p Jay Simmonds believes teaching the importance of whakairo as part of Maori culture helps people understand where they came from

A month ago, they were carving and trying to make out what was happening. Now there is a sense of pride and identity coming out in the patterns.

pattern. We incorporate both to identify New Zealand as a whole.

“The waharoa is a structure placed at a gateway and is where you stand before you are welcomed onto a place such as a marae. At present, we are carving a collaborative piece bound for Whangarei Heads Playcentre. Upon completion, we will deliver it and put it in place for them.

“The project is a good way to understand what it is like to be a part of the Treaty of Waitangi. It is participating in partnership with someone else to protect the knowledge of our cultural practices.

“People often have an idea of what they want, and I create and plan the design with the class. I have enjoyed travelling with students to look at different types of whakairo and the correct materials to use because they

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are a big structure. Travel, budget and timeframe are all factors to be considered. Design is important because if it is too elaborate, we can run out of time to carve it. If we start simply, we can add patterns to it as time allows. Each student has completed an individual panel, and in the last two weeks, they are starting to see it coming together.

“A month ago, they were carving and trying to make out what was happening. Now there is a sense of pride and identity coming out in the patterns. They have started with little or no understanding of whakairo to ‘wow I get it’.

“Over the years, I have ensured we have the right equipment. You need the correct carving tools and understand the correct technique to hold the chisels and which to use for each

specific pattern. Most students make their own mallet, and we experiment on various types of wood, and then refine our techniques on hardwood.

“I have been developing the school workshop to create a versatile workbench alongside an engineer from Dargaville and am considering offering night classes for adults next year.

“There is a lot of pride in joining cultures together, and we have projects planned up to two years in advance.

The junior class are also helping with the waharoa for the playcentre. They are painting their own interpretation of each star in the consolation of Matariki. Their patterns represent their family looking up at the stars.

This will be placed on the ceiling of the entrance.

“It is very important to teach people about their culture no matter where they

are from. Knowledge instils a strong sense of identity that is particularly important to Maori and Pasifika people.

You see their confidence build as they understand the whys and wheres of their family.

“Most of my students are in kapa haka as well, and you see and hear their pride in their understanding as they discuss what they are learning.

It creates curiosity and other students come with an interest and share what they know about their whakapapa.

“I am looking forward to seeing what the students are like in their 20s and 30s.

“I find the possibilities of their future exciting and am very proud of them and humbled that we are supported by the school and board of trustees to enable our children to learn about whakairo.” ¢

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William has also run his own landscaping and property development company with an emphasis on permaculture design. “My passion is to improve the lives of everyone I work for and that extends from aesthetics to sustainability and self sufficiency.”

After extensive study and gaining experience he has now joined the goodGround team and is bringing a new energy and passion for real estate with him. Gone are the old methods of list and wait, William brings all the modern tools to the table drones, walk through’s, virtual tours and more.” I have had a passion for property and gardening since I was a child and my parents were developing land and running successful garden centres.”

William’s goal is to help you be able to reach and live your best life by being upfront and honest with you and above all else to put you first in all matters. To work tirelessly to achieve your best result. “Working late in a warm office, car or home with background music is paradise compared to sleeping in a freezing muddy hole for weeks at a time.”

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NEW LISTING

Whakapirau 241d Heatley Road

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The quintessential urban dream is to buy a lifestyle block with sea views, a few acres of land and a beautiful big sunny home with income. If this is on your wish list, look no further! This dream 4.755 ha block (11.7 acres) is the perfect escape in these times. The stylish modern farmhouse is built for the 360 degree views with seamless indoor/outdoor flow from most of the house. With amazing open plan living, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a huge hobby/rumpus room, this single level sun filled home, has been wind strengthened, insulated, double glazed and a cosy wood fire. The mature olive grove provides the current owners with income from the hobby farm with outbuildings with power for the kiln and for a caravan. With wide views over the Kaipara Harbour, this property is sure to impress, with shared access to a private boat ramp and a nearby beach.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 2pm, Wed 28 Oct 2020 198 Molesworth Dr, Mangawhai View Sat 1-2pm or by appointment Christine Thomas 021 560 008 christine.thomas@bayleys.co.nz

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Get Creative

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Creative ideas galore u by Andy Bryenton

There’s an old saying that goes like this ‘our power to be creative is the part of us that came from divinity.’ It’s old indeed because it’s been translated from some of the oldest paintings ever known, inscribed on the walls of a temple in Egypt’s Nile Valley.

Spring seems to get the creative energies flowing, so it’s the right time of year to explore some new means of expression. Kaipara is a great place to do so; check out our galleries, camera clubs, quilting groups, sculptors, weavers and musicians as just a few examples! If you want to grab some inspiration, a visit to your local art gallery, such as the Big River Art Gallery in Dargaville, is a great idea.

Seeing the world through the lens of other people’s imagination could spark new ideas of your own.

Then, it’s time to gather supplies.

Mangawhai’s Home and Hobbies is a one-stop local shop for artist’s gear; supporting creativity with everything from paints and gold leaf applique to

brushes, rollers and canvases. Taking a different tack, the Apple Basket in Kaiwaka is a similarly well-stocked destination store for those who create with fabrics. Offering everything you may need to craft with needle, thread and (increasingly) intelligent sewing machines.

Creativity resonates through time, and sometimes looking back at our heritage and how it has been encapsulated by creative people of the past can offer inspiration for modern works. The Kauri Museum may be famous for the legacy of our tall timber, but the sculptures carved from kauri, the uses for its amber gum and the captured images of the Victorian era found here tell their own story. It is

also the location where our region’s annual poetry and photographic awards are held.

Finally, a challenge and an invitation from the Dargaville Arts Association, who are hard at work planning a gigantic wearable arts extravaganza for 2021. If you’re a creative thinker, visionary or a person with a wild imagination, there’s still time to

enter a wearable masterpiece in their forthcoming showcase. It’s a fine feeling to complete a painting, sculpture or song, but something else again to have your work presented to an appreciative audience.

Dare to share your vision with the world for 2021; talk to the organisers of the Dargaville Wearable Arts today and fill in an entry form. ¢

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“Necklace” by Alan Preston

An exhibition of unique pieces of jewellery created from kauri timber and gum

The Kauri Museum, 5 Church Road, Matakohe • www.kaurimuseum.com

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Get Creative

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Host summer inspiration

by Andy Bryenton

Spring and daylight savings are definitely making their mark, as people prepare for another sizzling summer outdoors. Part of what makes our rural and coastal lifestyle so convivial in the north is the ability to share outdoor meals and gatherings with friends and family.

When it comes to getting creative with al fresco cooking and dining, the first step is to create the perfect space. That in itself is a creative process and one which rewards innovation and imagination.

There are options open to every budding barbecue and wood-fired pizza chef which combine the warmth of fire with the cool of shade. It all begins with the hardware you wish to install.

To extend the utility of your outdoor area without the hassle or expense of patio heaters an outdoor fireplace is a perfect solution. From the rustic and traditional to the modern and avantgarde, there are plenty of aesthetic options to choose from at Flaming Fires, the newly opened outdoor entertaining and barbecue specialists in the heart of Mangawhai. They’re well experienced in working alongside designers, builders and architects to help install some traditional warmth in outdoor areas, from patriots to loggias and beyond.

Even better, the options don’t stop with simple warmth but encompass some culinary artistry as well. Whether woodfired or gas-powered, outdoor fires lend themselves to cooking in a fashion which has brought people together since the very dawn of time. Consider your options for fresh homemade pizza, succulent rotisserie skewers or spicy churrasco style cuts of meat. Then imagine incorporating a barbecue or offset smoker into the same outdoor area, creating an outdoor kitchen which encourages impromptu summer evening dinner parties.

The range available is impressive, and the applications are limited only by your imagination. Flaming Fires has hand-picked big names in outdoor fireplaces like Warmington and Trendz to complement their range of barbecues, grills and smokers. The only thing you need to do is select the perfect combination. If revitalising your outdoor entertainment area is a priority this

spring, and it’s the right time to do it, then make a stop at Flaming Fires top of your list. Visit soon, and you could be • Art Supplies • NZ Gifts • Health & Beauty • Brewing & Distilling Supplies • Fair Trade Tanna Coffee • Harney & Sons Tea • Homeware & Kitchen • Eco Cleaning Products • Hardware • Fishing • Pet Care • Stationery • Party & Costumes and so much more!

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1914 State Highway One, Kaiwaka 0542, Ph/Fax: 09 431 2443 Email: applebasketquilts@xtra.co.nz Website: www.applebasketquilts.co.nz

MUDDY WATERS ART GALLERY Call for members Become a member of the Muddy Waters Art Gallery, display your art, learn new techniques in creative classes and meet other local artists!

For more information info@dargavillearts.co.nz or call John Pickworth 027 525 8189 to join.

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PUZZLE TIME

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65 Boiling (3) 66 Thrifty (10) 68 Cricket team (6) 69 Put in position (6) 71 Interplanetary craft (9) 76 Suited (anag)(6) 77 Charge-holding electrical device (9) 79 Keyboard player (7) 81 Cereal crop (3) 84 Mound of stones as a monument (5) 85 Egg-shaped (10) 86 Yellowy pigment (5) 87 Permission (5) 88 Give free reign to youthful excess (3,4,4,4) 89 African country (5) DOWN 2 Weather map line (6) 3 Poem (5) 5 Fish traps (4) 6 Severe (7) 7 Sampled by mouth (6) 8 Séance board (5) 9 Look down on with contempt (7) 10 Labels (4) 11 US state (6) 12 Sanctuary (5) 13 Blushes (7) 14 Strong feeling (7) 18 Frothy coffee (10) 23 Range (5) 24 Yearly calendar (7) 26 Astringently sour (7) 27 Show adequate grounds for doing (7) 29 Underwater missile (7) 30 Peacock’s mate (6) 31 Cereal crop (5)

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CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 25 September 2020 edition is Wednesday 23 September 2020

TRADES & SERVICES

SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

MUDDY THUMBS now do lawns! Plus we also do: •Chipping/mulching •Pruning •Waterblasting •Garden Maintenance •Hedge Trimming •Gutter cleaning •Moss and mould treatments •Bug Spraying •Small handyman jobs and more.

Servicing Dargaville and surrounds. Contact Matt today 021 111 0595.

WE REQUIRE Ground Crew for our Whakapirau based helicopter operation, must have full clean drivers licence, phone 09 431 8590.

EVOLUTION, SCIENTIFIC impossibility. Observe the irreducible infinite complexity of cells???

PAINTER & PLASTERER 25 years experience, top quality work. Painting, plastering, airless spraying, water blasting. Free quotes phone 09 439 0804 or 021 074 9152.

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

FOUND FOUND AT Te Kopuru 2 small cats, 1 tabby and 1 black, very friendly. Phone 09 439 5248.

TREE SERVICES TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

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

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone 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. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

NWMRSA Bar Person - Part Time Applicant must hold a current Bar Licence. Variable hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

APPLICATIONS INCLUDING CV TO THE SECRETARY AT NWRSA@NORTHERNWAIROARSA.CO.NZ

TWILIGHT GOLF

Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022 WORK WANTED

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439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

Pahi Reserve Society Inc AGM

Northern Wairoa Golf Club

Will be held at the Wilson amenities block, Pahi Beach Holiday Park

Starts 1st October, every Thursday 4–6pm.

Dargaville

This role involves working with the volunteer workforce and ensuring the safe, efficient functioning of the shop to financially support Hospice Kaipara services. Experience in retail management an advantage. 30 hours per week with the ability to work more hours when required

Passed away peacefully at Kauri Coast Rest Home on the 14th September 2020. Dearly loved Brother of the Late Ernie, Brotherin-law of Millie, special Uncle to Brenda, Bryan and Vanessa, and their families.

Rest in Peace

All Welcome

DARGAVILLE TENNIS CLUB Notice of AGM Thursday 17th September 7pm at Robin Branch Room, Memorial Park.

Also any interested players for upcoming season please contact Pete 027 408 5371.

FUNERAL SERVICES N O RT H L A N D HEADSTONES

Servicing all of Kaipara.

IT’S NOT A TARGET

View our headstones at northlandheadstones.co.nz

At the old church just up from the museum Bookings Advisable www.mangawhaimovies.com

SUPPORT WORKER VACANCY Hours negotiable

S.O.S Kaipara is based in Dargaville and works throughout the Kaipara District. We provide specialist support, counselling, refuge accommodation and prevention education services to women and children who have experienced family and/or sexual harm.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Support Worker to work alongside families in Refuge and provide a competent professional support work service to women and children who have experienced family and/or sexual harm in the community.

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Saturday 19th September 4pm

Thursday 24th September 3pm

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MOSLEY PG Thursday 1st October 3pm

Saturday 26th September 4pm

DRIVE SAFE

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S AROUND THE CORNER

On Rural Roads

TOKATOKA

Adults $12 Under 15s $5

HARRIET PG13

Due to the sensitive nature of our work and our client base this role is best suited to a female.

Ongoing training will be provided to the successful applicant. We strongly encourage interested applicants to request a job description prior to applying.

More information on our service is available through our website: www.soskaipara.com For further information contact: Pushpa Joyce, Service Coordinator 027 298 6719 Please send CV and Cover Letter to: pushpajoyce@soskaipara.co.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Closing Date: 27 September 2020 Please send a covering letter and CV to: manager@hospicekaipara.org.nz A job description is available on request

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Training and experience working in the field of violence and abuse against women and children or a strong willingness to learn • Experience working with children and young people an advantage • Professional boundaries and best practice are expected • A self-starter with good time management and organisational skills • Able to work in a team environment • Computer literate • Well-developed communication skills both written and oral • Hold a full clean NZ driver’s license

GRBAVAC, Jim

at 10.30am Saturday 10th October 2020

Dinner available, Prizes and raffles.

All Welcome

Hospice Shop Manager

DEATH NOTICES

HEALING ROOMS Tuesday 7.00, all welcome, Lion of Judah building River Road.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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FARM

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