The years melted away as White Rock artists and artisans past and present gathered together to celebrate 10 years of success to the day after first …
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A small army of volunteers makes the Northland Field Days possible, and a large number of these folks are …
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The Kaipara District Council has been offered four options for the future of the Kauri Coast Community Pool in Dargaville, following Sport Northland’s proposition to relinquish or divest ownership.
When Brett Young of Community Asset Solutions briefed KDC members last week, his analysis highlighted a high level of costs toward what were labelled nonoperation items, such as management fees and shared costs across venues.
It was noted that significant savings could be made with a refined operating model. Water and energy costs, at approximately $45,000 each, were scrutinised for being far too high. So, too,
was the operating model of Community Leisure Management that runs the pool for Sport Northland.
“There’s a lot of cost spread across their unit delivery. However, I would suggest that there are a few costs in there that are subsidised across their network, across the country, not just across Northland,” said Mr Young. “If it were a more localised model, there would not be that level of indirect cost.”
Council staff have recommended that the question be put out to the public: should the council continue to fund the pool? If so, should the costs come from a general rate or a targeted one?
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Last week, a preliminary discussion occurred during the council briefing session regarding these matters with elected members.
“The model that is there is not working because it is not well maintained,” said councillor Ash Nayyar.
“I can’t conceive how we could continue with the status quo,” said councillor Mike Howard. “I’m struggling to understand why if we’re paying all this money, we’re not running it, with staff.”
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The years melted away as White Rock artists and artisans past and present gathered together to celebrate 10 years of success to the day after first opening its doors on February 1 2015, in what is now the Paparoa Medical Centre.
Since that time the gallery and its supporters have travelled to Matakohe, on to a stint in Ruawai and finally back to what they hope is their forever home at The Kauri Museum.
“Little did we know that we would need to find new premises no less than three times in the ensuing years,” said gallery chair Kathy Reynolds.
“The Kauri Coast Community Pool Trust did used to run it, and they ran it effectively,” opined councillor Gordon Lambeth. “It’s going to break this community if it’s closed.”
Retaining the status quo would require approximately one per cent of rates or more than $480,000 yearly to be put into propping up the pool’s operations. However, another option was tabled: a targeted rate of approximately $121 each household, only in the Dargaville and Wairoa wards.
If the KDC took over direct control of the pool complex, it’s proposed it could save more than $120,000 in Annual Plan funding each year. This would require the
A third option is to try to find another, alternative private business to run the pool. This option comes with the risk of not finding any takers, and the pool being effectively mothballed, as well as the continued need for council expenditure to help fund pool operations, despite a private firm trying to leverage a profit from running it.
The fourth option is that of a charitable trust taking control of the pool. The report to councillors noted highly skilled, motivated and engaged trustees would be needed to maintain it, but that a trust-based management model could trim a full one per cent off the entire district’s rates bill each year.
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“Founders Stu Robertson and Janice Booth opened their gorgeous garden in Pahi Road to members old and new, together with their nearest and dearest, to mark the occasion. The continuing success of the gallery speaks to both the high quality and uniqueness of the art and craft on offer.”
The gallery is currently hosting its summer exhibition, an annual event that this year will run until the end of February.
“People can make a real day of it as we are adjacent to The Kauri Museum. Make an outing of it with a refreshment stop at the nearby Gumdigger’s Cafe, and enjoy the mega attractions of the museum galleries and halls.
“We’re open seven days, between 10am–4pm, and we always welcome new members to join us. If you are a Kaipararesident artist or artisan who would like to exhibit and sell your work, please get in touch with us.
“Exhibiting members are also required to manage the gallery desk for at least two three-hour shifts each month. Give us a call on 021 265 4067. or call at the gallery in the museum’s Post & Telegraph Office.”
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As well as bringing motorsports, new innovations in agriculture and a fleet of new machinery to the Northland Field Days, the businesses that use the biggest outdoor event in the north to showcase their expertise have also dug deep with generosity.
When field days’ organisers floated the idea of having not one, but three massive gate prizes for 2025, exhibitors and sponsors of the immense three-day agricultural show responded with a flurry of free products, vouchers, gifts and services. The pile eventually grew into a proper hoard of loot, with a combined value of more than $20,000.
“Rather than a single big prize, we’ve decided to have three prize draws; one on Thursday, one on Friday, and a large, overall prize drawn on Saturday,” says event organiser Luciana Schwarz.
“Everyone who has a ticket can enter the draw, by visiting site J-19, where the prizes will be on display.”
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A small army of volunteers makes the Northland Field Days possible, and a large number of these folks are members of the local Rotary Club, who meet and greet every visitor.
It’s not just a gesture of Kaipara hospitality. The Rotarians have been the force coordinating the Northland Field Days parking lots and front gates for many years.
The partnership, which sees Rotary members and volunteers from the community orchestrate Northland’s biggest outdoor parking exercise, is a two-way street of appreciation. Last year, the organisers of the Northland Field Days were selected to receive the club’s prestigious citizens’ award.
To enter, make sure to keep your ticket or receipt, and head over to site J-19 when you visit the field days. There, you’ll be able to fill out a form, which will go into the draw. Every day of the event, at 2pm, a Northland Field Days’ official will draw a lucky winner, who will take home thousands of dollars worth of goodies.
There will be spot prizes all field days long as well. Just another great excuse to mark February 27 and 28 on your calendar, along with March 1. See you there.
There’s barely enough space on a single site for the combined generosity of the Northland Field Days’ sponsors. Show patrons will find trailers, power tools, air conditioners, water filters, clothes and shoes, power banks, vouchers and much more among the prize haul. Some items, such as huge meat packs and other consumables, are unable to be put on display, but will add even more value to the prizes.
“Their motto of the friendly field days is well earned. We offer our sincere appreciation for your unique event,” said Rotary spokesperson Brian Burnett, conferring the award on the Northland Field Days’ entire executive team.
“This is the biggest outdoor event north of Auckland, and it relies on Rotary,” said field days treasurer John Blackwell in reply.
With several times the entire population of Kaipara expected to
come through the gates of the field days site just north of Dargaville this year, Rotarians are keen to enlist other friendly local folks to help them in their task. Being an ambassador for Dargaville and the Kauri Coast is made easy thanks to the years of experience the Rotary team have built up, and it’s an important role, too.
If you can spare a little of your time, even just two hours on February 27 or 28, or on March 1, the Rotarians would be most grateful, as would the field days team. Please get in touch with Brian on prue-brian-burnett@xtra.co.nz or 439 6175 and 027 236 7377.
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The Paparoa A&P Show was a great success on February 1, with all kinds of attractions to delight visitors of all ages. Russ Miller’s excellent photographs tell the tale of a day enjoyed by the whole community, and a vibrant A&P show tradition, which still draws the crowds after nearly one and a half centuries.
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Hariata Hema is bringing one of the most popular and successful driver education programmes in the country to Dargaville next week, and it’s not for young high school students, but for older citizens.
Hariata says that she’s pleased to bring the Staying Safe driving course to the Kauri Coast, following its national rollout with backup from Waka Kotahi and Age Concern. The Wellingtonbased educator has been travelling to promote safer driving for older folks for almost five years, and now it’s Dargaville’s turn.
“I can say with confidence Staying Safe really helps people, because many people get their driver’s licence then forget about updating their knowledge,” says Hariata.
“Changes to road layout, road design, traffic volumes, vehicles, expectations of other road users, and road rules all happen. Staying Safe is designed to be a helpful refresher for older, experienced drivers in a focussed, yet welcoming atmosphere.”
The material used on this enlightening refresher course is owned by the New Zealand Transport Agency — Waka Kotahi and was revamped in 2024. This means
the material is a correct representation of current laws and regulations, and this version has never been in Northland before.
“Some people come out of curiosity but most come because they have a medical coming up, which is necessary from 75 years on when renewing a licence. They may be concerned about passing their medical, so we go over that process and give practical tips on how to approach it,” says Hariata.
Dargaville locals can come and attend free of charge on February 18, a week from now, by calling Hariata on 027 209 0366 and booking a place. It’s a great way to stay mobile, stay safe and drive with confidence.
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A major national festival of circus performing arts is coming to Paparoa next week, with top-level entertainers sharing their skills.
The 33rd Aotearoa New Zealand Juggling and Circus Festival will take place at the Paparoa Showground from February 14–16. Organisers say the Valentine’s Day date is no mistake — it’s a celebration of participants’ love of performance.
“I put my hand up and said that I’d help to bring it to Northland, as the last one was in Dunedin for 2024,” says Tania of Circus Kumarani. “It’s nice to bring this major festival all the way from one end of the country to the other.”
Top international and local talent will be on display, not just performing shows but also organising workshops so that beginners, novices and experienced artists can learn new skills.
Molly Keczan from Canada is one such international guest. She came to New Zealand for a tour of buskers’ festivals, and will be teaching and performing rodeo rope tricking and other skills in Paparoa. Local exponents
of the circus arts include Mark Williams ‘The Catching Machine’, featured in the Worldwide Top 40 of Jugglers in 2024, and Jay The Juggler from Dunedin, who is also an acclaimed magician. He’ll visit Paparoa students at school on Friday to dazzle them with illusions and magic.
Everyone is welcome to come along to the Paparoa Showgrounds on February 14, 15 and 16 for workshops and classes during the day, and two big shows on Friday and Saturday night. These begin at 7pm, with a gala show on Friday showcasing the talents of the festival’s many guests, and a Saturday performance by Circus Susurrus.
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Prolan, a New Zealand-made lanolin-based lubricant and corrosion inhibitor, is becoming increasingly popular with farmers, engineers, panel beaters, motor-homers and boaties for its unique ability to adhere to metal and stop rust in its tracks: whether it be a much-cherished landrover or a new vehicle showing surface rust on purchase.
Prolan Extreme is attracting much interest from those with machinery and equipment exposed to harsh environments, such as salt, sand and mud, says Murray.
“The results are excellent. We’ve trialled it within industries throughout NZ, from mussel spat farmers to Great Barrier Island engineers.”
A coating of Prolan on a vehicle chassis will provide a long-term environmentallyfriendly protective coating that will help it pass WOF and COF checks.
“Many vehicle stations are now recommending a coating of Prolan to cover existing rust and seal it off from air and moisture. Prolan cannot be removed by cold-water blasting; this allows vehicle chassis to be cleaned without removing the rust protection.”
Prolan is best applied on a warm day or on cooler days — the product tin can be warmed in a bucket of hot water before application. The beauty of the Prolan being a natural
product is it is safe and easy to apply. With minimal preparation required before coating, wash the chassis down and allow to dry off before coating with Prolan.
A coating can even be applied over existing rust: just a quick brush off if flaky rust is present. For larger areas, Prolan is best applied using an airless spray gun or compressed air type system. Prolan is safe around electrical, electronics and rubbers it will not break them down or cause perishing.
In the past, chassis have been sprayed with used engine oil, fish oil, among other things, inside the chassis rails and underneath. Prolan’s main ingredient lanolin (from sheep’s wool) adheres to metal surfaces blocking off air and moisture and stops rust in its tracks. The ability of Prolan to creep into hard to reach areas makes it a winner over a paint-type system where if the paint cracks corrosion can creep in.
In coastal environments Prolan is excellent for hinges, tools, seized locks, bolts, chains,
winch ropes, radio antennas, alternators, starter motors, squeaky door hinges, garage doors, lawnmower chassis, garden ornaments and fishing gear. A spray on to a metal surface with a quick wipe off with a rag ensures the surface is well coated and will prevent corrosion from the environment. With a coverage rate of 1 litre for 8–10
winner protecting your assets, reducing maintenance and preventing expensive parts replacement down the track.
As a result, Prolan will increase asset life and resale value. “It is hard to believe it is off the sheep’s back — taken from nature to protect nature! With the added bonus, it is made in NZ by Kiwis,”
Carpark improvements for Pouto Point
Works to improve Pouto Point carpark started this week and are expected to take up to three months to complete. The works include sealing the carpark and pathway connections, a concrete ramp to the beach and associated kerb and channel works.
During this period, access to the wharf, carpark area and entrance to the beach will be limited. Emergency access will be maintained at all times
This work is supported with district-wide Reserve Contribution Funds and a central Government Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant
Do you use Antenno? Now is the perfect time to get on board! This essential app delivers real-time updates straight to your phone, just as it did during Cyclone Gabrielle and the recent tornado in Mangawhai.
With Antenno, you’ll receive instant alerts on road closures, water outages, community meetings, and more Plus, you can report council-related issues directly, making it easier than ever to stay connected and informed
A friendly reminder, instalment three of rates for 2024/2025 is due on 20 February.
If you’re having difficulty meeting the cost of your rates, talk to our friendly revenue team about developing a payment plan
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Some of our kaimahi (staff) have been sharing more of their favourite places here in Kaipara.
Kim loves chasing the sunsets at Ripiro Beach and also enjoys the walking tracks at Tokatoka, Taharoa Domain, and Maunganui Bluff Track.
“Each one offers something special, serene paths, lush greenery, and stunning views that make every step an adventure ”
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Follow these easy steps: Download, select Library ‘Kaipara District Libraries’, sign up with library card details and read/Listen to your 24/7 digital library.
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Mangawhai residents, their family and friends, emergency services, council staff and volunteers have all lent a hand in the past week to help restore order in the wake of the town’s powerful January 26 tornado.
Now, another group has driven in to add its expertise to the cleanup, which has revealed even more damage than initially expected from the 150km/h winds.
Taskforce Kiwi is a nationwide disaster relief organisation that helps communities recover after an emergency event and came in after contacting the Kaipara Civil Defence Emergency Operations Centre.
The taskforce deployed 10 members to the tornado-struck centre of Mangawhai, where they coordinated with local disaster relief crews and got to work, shifting nearly a tonne of shattered building debris and 13.7 cubic metres of green waste from uprooted trees and foliage. The Taskforce Kiwi crew may have been briefed on the devastation left in the wake of the tornado, but what surprised them was the community
spirit and collaboration of Mangawhai people.
‘We have been left in awe of the resilience, generosity and ‘get stuck in’ attitude of the Mangawhai community at this challenging time but appreciate how daunting the recovery process can be for those affected,’ wrote the Taskforce Kiwi volunteers in a collective message to their hosts.
‘We are pleased to have been able to utilise our skills to support the recovery effort and ease a small part of that burden, and we sincerely thank Mangawhai for the warm hospitality extended to our volunteers.’
Any residents affected by the tornado and needing support or further information can call 0800 727 059 or drop into the Kaipara District Council office on Molesworth Drive during its opening hours.
With the dates set for February 22 and 23, the Mangawhai Art Trail is a big one for artists and art lovers
The artists’ studios are usually open from 9pm to 4pm, and 3pm on Sunday, and entry is free to the public. The event was started as a way for local artists to promote their work from their studios, and ran alongside the famous Mangawhai Walking Weekend.
“Take the opportunity to fill a car with friends and take in the wide range of arts on offer,. You’ll find painters, potters, weavers, metal workers, carvers, photographers and other mediums,” said Mangawhai Artists chair Howard.
“Some artists are regulars, like the Stylish Collective, opposite the museum, who paint together and show together. Visit the Mangawhai Artists Gallery where old friends Elena Nikolaeva and Deva Prem will showcase their latest vividlycoloured creativity. Both are painters and sculptors.
“Sculptor Lucy Bucknall has recently moved to the area and joined Mangawhai
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Artists. Her works will be familiar to many who visit the large outdoor sculpture events.
“Kaiwaka artists are banding together to show you their skills in a large room loaned by La Nonna Bakery, only 15 minutes from Mangawhai. Artists from Langs Beach and Waipu are also joining the art trail again, making it worth the short and beautiful drive up the coast.”
There will be a printed guide brochure, including a map available from MAI Gallery, opposite Bennetts in the village and other places — downloadable from mangawhaiartists.co.nz. Contact Howard
at chair@mangawhaiartists.co.nz or 027 463 7117 for more information.
Those wanting to experience art ahead of the art trail can visit the Mangawhai Art Gallery’s new exhibition — Four Visions. The show combines four experienced artists, with one starting her artistic journey. Four Visions is exhibiting at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery, 45 Moir Street, Mangawhai, daily from 10.30am to 3.30pm, and from 9am on Saturdays, until Thursday, February 20.
Four Visions presents work by Daphne Davies, Erica Boyd-White, Mary-Anne Boyd and Sheryl Jury with a selection of work by 11-year-old Clemence Boyd-White.
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Plans for a community hub in Mangawhai have been put on hiatus as the Kaipara District council attempts to reconcile a recently presented design which fits public expectations with prudent fiscal management.
The community hub designs were delivered as part of the Better Off funding package bundled with the former Labour government’s Three Waters initiative. When the administration changed, funding to build libraries and cultural centres in Dargaville and Mangawhai was cut, leaving only enough money to commission architectural concepts.
These were delivered to the KDC’s elected members last week, incorporating suggestions based on extensive ratepayer feedback. However, they also came with a considerable price tag, of approximately $12 million for each hub.
While the Dargaville facility could potentially be brought to fruition by a trust, with negotiations yet to begin about such a scheme, the Mangawhai hub would need to be paid for by the council. There was little enthusiasm around the municipal table to commit such a large sum in straitened economic times. “I have a real concern that we may have put the
cart before the horse,” opined councillor Mike Howard. He said community consultation had delivered an ‘idealised’ design, which would take many years to pay for.
“How many development contributions do we have to collect? These are the numbers we need to know,” said deputy mayor Jonathan Larsen, referencing plans to pay for a sizable chunk of the Mangawhai hub using contributions from new subdivision development.
The answer, nearly 2,500 sections to raise $3 million, caused consternation, though currently planned subdivisions already promise half this figure.
Assurances that Infometrics, the statistics experts, project Mangawhai growth to hit 13,000 citizens by mid-century did not sway the opinion of the majority.
“There is no way I would consider committing this kind of money for libraries at the present, not until we see how the economy is tracking,” said mayor Craig
Jepson, citing the volatile fiscal situation both nationwide and globally.
His administration has taken a cautious line on money matters for the past two years with a focus on avoiding large rates rises. His colleagues were reserved about taking on debt, which would be paid not only by Mangawhai residents, but, if serviced through general rates,
would impact every Kaipara citizen. A site, either at Urlich Park or the Mangawhai Community Park, was not chosen, as the entire project was deemed best left on hold temporarily. Dargaville may therefore receive its new hub, if a trust can be formed to source funding, but Mangawhai will wait a little longer for a better economic fit.
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It’s been a decade since Grant and Roseanne Low founded their plumbing business in Dargaville, and in that time they’ve saved the day for thousands of locals in countless plumbing emergencies.
On February 20, 2015, the orange signs went up and a pair of red utes were painted in their new livery for the foundation of Grant’s Gas and Plumbing, a business, which has been serving the public in west Kaipara for 10 years this week. Plumber, gasfitter, roofer and fireplace installer Grant was first to take up the tools, but Geoff Dodd joined the team only a few weeks afterwards, and he’s added his expertise to the business ever since.
“It’s been a long road to get here, but we’re still here, and we’re still serving the community,” says Roseanne. She helps to keep the plumbers out on job sites by holding down the office and dealing with administration, ordering and schedules.
“It’s a real family business, too. Our daughters were only 8 and 11 when we started, but they’re now both grown up adults, and they have both helped in the office through the years, and learned valuable skills.”
Having family to assist in the office, as well as the presence of two enthusiastic
little dogs, has given the Grant’s Gas and Plumbing home base an approachable, hospitable feeling for the past decade. That’s appropriate for a business that’s community-minded, in a town that is known for being friendly.
It’s family businesses in small communities that contribute the most to their fellow citizens, all over the world, and Grant’s Gas and Plumbing has been no exception. They’ve helped to support local sports teams, especially in netball, as well as being a big sponsor of Dargaville’s wearable arts events, Heart Kids fundraisers and many more.
ensure that there are future plumbers ready to heed the call to action in years to come.
A recent sponsorship in sports has seen the company’s bright orange logo emblazoned on the side of young racing driver Ricardo Bradley’s new stock car. Grant’s Gas and Plumbing have got behind the Ruawai-based contender as
he rises through the speedway ranks to take on new challenges.
Their dedication to the Kauri Coast has also been visible in their commitment to training up new apprentices. It’s been a rare month in all of the preceding decade when there hasn’t been someone learning the skills of plumbing, gasfitting, roofing and fireplace installation and maintenance alongside Geoff and Grant. In this way, they’re doing their bit to
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Salt air, sun, dirt and mould can give Kiwi decks a hammering. However, it’s
increasing the value of your home and adding years of life to tired timbers.
The first place to begin is cleaning the deck surface, a process which can be achieved with or without chemicals. Debate among deck aficionados still rages as to whether using a simple electric waterblaster or chemical treatments is best. Some say that a water blaster can damage the fibres of the wood, while those who prefer the blaster counter that chemical treatments can kill off more than just filth and mould.
A favourite option is a low-pressure washdown with a water blaster or a hose and brush, followed by the use of an oxygen-based one-hour cleaner designed specifically for moss and mould. Never use the kind of high-powered water blaster you’d employ on concrete, or to strip mud and dirt from under your 4x4, as these really can ruin the integrity of the deck and the grain of the timber.
Next, rinse and let your deck dry. The next step will be to add wood brighteners; spray on chemicals that open up the wood like the pores in your skin and allow the next step, the stain, to really penetrate
and protect. Rinse and dry again before assembling your tools to get the stain on. Remember to cover areas you don’t want affected by over-coverage or splatters. Even the most careful applicator will inevitably make small mistakes, and it’s easier to cover than to clean.
All the top renovators agree that when it comes to timber stains — you get what
you pay for. A trip to your local paint shop will help you get the right product for a beautiful result. Take some simple info with you, in the form of your deck’s area, location, intended uses and the type of wood from which it’s built. A good stain is an investment, so go for the good stuff. When applying, remember that less can be more. Only apply as much stain as the
wood can take, because to use more isn’t just wasteful, it can also cause a shiny or waxy layer that peels after just one or two seasons. Work in between the boards with a paintbrush for complete coverage, and let your deck rest for about 24 hours before cracking out the barbecue and inviting guests to appreciate your work.
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BYD has come off of winning a prestigious car of the year title with its Sealion SUV, and entered 2025 with another surprise, keeping other automakers guessing.
When the former government announced that there would be a hefty tax on utes for farmers and tradies, it started a rebellion that saw convoys of light commercials take to the streets of Kiwi towns. At the time, the powers that be suggested, with a certain Marine Antoinette flourish, that those who needed a ute could just buy an electric one. The issue was, no such ute existed in the New Zealand market.
The calendar has turned and technology has improved, and BYD, the rising force from out of China, has stepped up to the plate. Not with a fully electric utility, but with what they call a super hybrid. Its new Shark 6 has a toothy name, a ruggedly capable look, and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine coupled to two electric motors.
The Shark 6 can travel for 80 kilometres on its battery alone, another illustration of the size of the power cell beneath. It’s a 30 kilowatt-hour unit, which means that it’s about 25 times more powerful than the battery in a normal hybrid hatchback.
Range anxiety is banished by the addition of that petrol motor, however, cranking it up to a healthy 800 kilometres between fill-ups. That’s great at the pump and easy on the environment compared to a big diesel, but what about power and torque? People who need a ute often need a workhorse, and that means horsepower. Now, a 1.5-litre motor does not sound like the kind of thing that rips out treestumps with its teeth, but the Shark 6 really ups the ante with those two electric engines. Off the line, this big double cab with its 790kg maximum load can get from zero to the speed limit
in 5.7 seconds. It’ll tow 2,500kg, too, on all kinds of surfaces thanks to an all-wheel-drive system with hill descent control and a battery of electronic aides. More pointedly, there’s 429 horsepower on tap, a figure that not so long ago was associated with Germany’s autobahn bruisers. The torque figures are also impressive — there’s 650 Newton-metres to throw around.
The Shark’s looks won’t be polarising, either. It cribs a lot of cues from the big players at the top end of the Kiwi ute market, including blazoning its brand name across the front in big chunky letters. Inside you’ll find a touchscreen of Tesla-like proportions, big comfy seats and ample room.
Priced at just under $70,000, the BYD Shark 6 is set to make waves in the small pond that is the local ute ecosystem. It could be a good fit in both value at the dealership and the petrol pump, so take a test drive soon if you’re in the market for a modern ute.
u by Andy Bryenton
Perhaps the most exciting of the special divisions fostered by the world’s automakers, Toyota’s GAZOO Racing earns an all-capitals appellation with surprisingly quick cars for those who love driving.
Toyota’s answer to the power-mad AMG engineers and BMW’s M-car designers is all about putting smiles on faces, not necessarily setting blistering lap times at the Nurburgring. The critical acclaim from drivers which met the release of the GR Yaris and GR Corolla was only matched by how quickly they were snapped up. Now there’s a new batch on the way, as indicated by a new price list released by Toyota late in January.
“The Toyota GAZOO Racing range continues to set benchmarks in performance, engineering, and design. These updates showcase Toyota’s dedication to creating cars that excite and connect drivers to the road,” says Andrew Davis, Toyota’s chief strategy officer for New Zealand.
on grabbing an example when it burst onto the scene. There’s more torque on tap here as well, alongside a new gearbox option and further tweaks and fettling to improve a driving experience already acclaimed as engaging.
The GR Yaris is back, with more power under the hood. Its three-cylinder engine now kicks out an additional 28 horsepower and 30 more Newton metres of torque, which combines with a new choice between a six-speed manual and eight-speed auto box, a meaner-looking front bumper, and tuned suspension to make a very spicy small car indeed.
The GR Corolla returns as well, which is great news for those who missed out
Perhaps most exciting for fans of the golden era of JDM coupes is the new 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition. The number 86 already references Toyota’s legendary 1980s sports coupe, a breakout star of animation, film and drift racing. Building on this legacy, the name Hakone refers to a famous Japanese
motorway that snakes through Kanagawa Prefecture. It’s a road beloved of driving enthusiasts to a level that rivals the Nurburgring itself.
This 2.4-litre rear-wheel-drive machine is seen by many to be the true successor to the great coupes of the 1980s to 1990s golden age. At $61,990, it might be one of the most affordable ways to drop right into a sports car legend. The rest of the GR range fit in between this price point and $69,990, making this fleet one of the most accessible in the world of inhouse tuning.
For outside of Dargaville events email info@integrity.nz
February
Silage Bale Painting Art Competition — at Northland Field Days site from 10–24 February. Free entry. Check the website northlandfielddays.co.nz.
Drumming is fun — Tuesdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm for 5 weeks, from 11th February. 76 Chases Terrace, Baylys Beach, Bookings essential. Contact Josie 021 0223 8621 josie.scott@xtra.co.nz or www.josiescott.org.
Roots so Deep Film — 19th February at 6.15pm to 9.15pm, Dargaville Dalmatian Club, 20 Normanby Street. Tickets at humanitix.com, $16 each plus booking fee.
Te Oranga Tahi Tuna Tahi — Conscious Connections hui to launch Te Oranga Tahi o Tuna Tahi. 21st February, 11am to 1pm at DCDB Office, 36 Victoria Street, Dargaville (Fosters Arcade). RSVP by 6th February to te-oranga-tahi@outlook.co.nz.
Northland Field Days — 27, 28 February & 1 March, 9am–4pm, Awakino Point East Road, Dargaville.
March
Free Kiwi Avoidance Dog Training — 8 March, Glorit Hall. Please book your Free Session – Kiwi Avoidance Training or email kat@thefortestbridgetrust.org.nz. Hot Rods and Harleys Car & Bike Show — 15th March, 10am to 3pm at the Northland Field Days site. $5 per person, cash only, no dogs. Food trucks, swap meet, live music, kids activities, spot prizes, stalls. Dargaville Festival — 15th March, 10am–5pm at Selwyn Park. Contact Millica Llewellyn 021 090 3349 to book a stall or for more info.
Markets
Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.
Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).
Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am–12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa.
Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.
Clubs/Organisations
57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings
Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.
Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068. Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.
Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — 2nd Monday of each month. Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.
Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info. Carers of Tamariki Kaipara – Whānau Focus — First Tuesday of every month except January, 10.30, come and make connections with people who are looking after Tamariki. Any enquiries call or text 021 973 871.
Chess Club — All welcome, Wednesdays 6.30pm
Dargaville, gold coin donation. Phone Stephen 09 439 8819.
Circus Kumarani All Ages Circus Class — Term 4. Come along and learn some circus, casual or full term. 15 Onslow St, Dargaville, Tuesdays 3.45–4.45pm; and Paparoa Memorial Hall, Thursdays 4–5pm. www. circuskumarani.co.nz/classes.
Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).
Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.
Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.
Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.
Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Friday of every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Alec Melville 027 215 1833.
Dargaville Floral Art Club — 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.
Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian or Barbara 09 439 5959.
Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.
Dargaville Medieval Combat Club — Wednesday each week 6.30–8.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road. $15 per lesson. Equipment provided. Contact Kurt 022 622 7809.
Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.
Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.
Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.
Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.
Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, Hokianga Road, upstairs above the cinema.
Dargaville Yoga — Tuesday morning 9.30am Pono Lodge, Wednesday 6pm Bayleys Beach Community Centre, Thursday evening 6pm Pono Lodge. New Yogi’s 1st Class Free. All are welcome. Contact Diane 027 371 5274.
Girls’ Brigade — Thursdays 3–5pm at the Lighthouse Church, for girls 5–18 years. Register online at 1st Dargaville Girls Brigade 2025 registrations. Find us on FB & Instagram or phone 021 263 7446.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.
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Dargaville, Ruawai, Paparoa, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Wellsford.
Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434.
JP Service — Every Thursday at the Whanau Focus Office, 12–1pm, walk in only. Call or drop in for enquiries 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.
Kaipara Bootscooters (Beginner line dancing classes) — Meet every Monday 5.30pm to 7.30pm and Thursday 10am to noon. First hour of class is beginner dances and second hour is higher beginner dances. Classes held at Dalmation Hall, Normanby St, Dargaville. Contact Donna 021 729 955.
Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street.
Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 027 472 1269.
Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.
Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.
Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.
Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937. Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Maungaturoto Community House, 155 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055.
Maungaturoto Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month. Winter we use the Centennial Hall in Maungaturoto. Other months we visit beautiful gardens in the area. New members welcome. Small annual fee of $15 to join — first 3 visits FREE. Please contact Gloria 021 100 8153 for more info.
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.
Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.
Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. Contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155. NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.
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Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing. Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm. Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.
Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.
Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.
Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.
Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.
RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.
Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.
Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.
Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.
Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.
Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.
Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.
Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.
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• Short Stay - Respite Care • Day Care Services
• Rest Home Level Care • Hospital Level Care
Contact our Care Home Manager, Jill Morris-Ioane 09 439 6367. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Closing date for classified advertising for the February 18 2025 edition is Monday, February 17 2025
BUSINESS FOR SALE Dargaville window cleaners. For enquiries phone 021 268 1403.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
HAY FOR Sale, conventional bales off bailer. Phone 027 316 7647.
ROLLER BLINDS x3 $500 ono, large dog cage $200, trolley jack $420 ono, assorted electrical appliances offers, careful owner, coffin $425 ono, 3 large hand quilted quilts. To view phone 022 0757 359.
TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458
ONE BEDROOM unit with carport $320 per week. Plus bond, plus water. Phone 027 249 7527.
AUTUMN PLANTING ready now. Landscaping plants, shrubs, trees, grass and much more. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Got2Go Plants West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. Eftpos available. 09 439 5556/027 488 3400.
BROMILEADS, ROYAL purple liriopes, ornamental grasses etc. $2–$12. Thursday, Friday 10am–2pm. Left of Woolworths car park entrance. Dargaville.
TOP QUALITY coastal grazing suitable for dairy cows and heifers for autumn and winter grazing. Phone 439 5927, 027 307 8786.
SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639 552.
Love is a blending of two
Dianne is a fun loving country woman with a good sense of humour and a passion for life. Standing at 5’4 with a good figure, blonde hair and blue eyes her interests include gardening, travelling, cooking, music, the outdoors and working on her lifestyle block. Dianne is looking to meet someone genuine and honest who enjoys an active lifestyle.
To meet, please call 0800 446 332 Quote code 65
PET DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber — supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
70 Parore West Road, Dargaville
5 acre lifestyle property, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom, 2 lounge, large sheds blueberries, fruit trees flat, elevated and private.
Phone 021 0218 1111 • Trademe ref izi091
Owners may consider a property in Kaipara or Whangarei as part of a property deal.
SEPTIC TANK SERVICES
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.
2NDS SHADOWCLAD ungrooved ply 2440x1200
$99.00. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.
CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584. Dargaville & surrounds.
HANDYMAN AVAILABLE, 30 years building experience
$40 an hour, covering from Maungaturoto to Dargaville. Phone Simon 021 128 3059.
PLUMBER AVAILABLE for new builds. Contact James 021 0263 9558, Plumb Hub Northland Ltd. Servicing Hikurangi to Mangawhai.
ROOFING REPAIRS & gutter cleaning. Local to Dargaville area. Phone 021 271 2065.
WATCH BATTERIES replaced, repairs to clocks, watches, jewellery, china and reading glasses. I buy gents watches.
97 Victoria Street, phone 022 342 8183.
WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.
SITUATIONS VACANT
DARGAVILLE AMBULANCE. Volunteers wanted. Contact Station Officer on 022 424 6685.
Team Ritchies is hiring School Bus Drivers now! We’re looking for casual or permanent part-time operators to join us with transporting tamaraki to & from school.
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Closing date for classified advertising for the February 18 2025 edition is Monday, February 17 2025
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Next concert is the 6th of February 2025, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
KAIPARA GREY POWER Age Concern’s Wellington based facilitator Hariata Hema, with Kaipara Grey Power support, is very pleased to be offering the free classroom based refresher course for drivers over 60 in Dargaville at the Methodist Church Complex on Tuesday 18th February starting at 10 am through to 2pm... People need to be there the whole time. A certificate of attendance is given at the end – handy to take to the Dr when going for a medical. Because of catering, prior enrolment is essential, local contacts please phone 09 439 4452 or 09 439 7801.
MUHAMMED SYEDUL Hoque(c) of Kaipara, being a Living Ngaherehere National is the irrefutable holder of all associated copyright protected Trade Names, since Re/Conveyance to the “Land and Soil Jurisdiction” of Ngaherehere: Ki~: Te~Moananui~a~Ki`wa: na~Aotearoa. Public Recording Number LW122586130NZ
Proclamation Date Sixteenth of October 2024, thus severing all usufruct subjugation ties (please refer to this link for more details: publicnoticesnz.com/ notice-of-praecipe-2).
Kaipara Community Health Trust
HEALTH SHUTTLE
Need transport to a health appointment? Please phone: Te Ha Oranga 439 3013 (who kindly manages bookings for our health trust)
TAKE NOTICE that the KAIPARA
DISTRICT COUNCIL and the NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL (“Councils”) intend to exercise their statutory powers under ss77-83 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 to apply to the District Court at Whangarei, not sooner than one month after the date of this notice for orders declaring the land at Tinopai Road, Tinopai Peninsula, contained in Record of Title NA42C/112, Allotment 32 Block II Hutatere Survey District (“Land”) is abandoned and authorising the Councils to sell or lease the Land.
The Record of Title shows the registered proprietors of the Land as ROSS RALEIGH AMESBURY and JILL MONICA AMESBURY. The Councils have the power to make this application because the rates for the Land have not been paid to the Councils for three years or more, and the Councils have been given notice by the registered proprietors of the Land, for the Land to be declared abandoned.
If you have any interest in the Land or any information that is relevant to the proposed application by the Councils, please contact Lisa Walsh (09) 979 2219, email walsh@brookfields. co.nz, Brookfields, Lawyers, P O Box 240, Auckland.
Proposed Temporary Road Closure CANCELLED
Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10, 11(e), the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club has cancelled the rally sprint due to be held:
Saturday 23 February 2025 on:
• Golden Stairs Road and Swamp Road, Mareretu
The organiser has cancelled its event and withdrawn its application to close Kaipara roads.
Kaipara District Council.
V & S Theva Ltd of Ruawai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 15 Freyberg, Ruawai 0530 known as Four Square Ruawai
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery Store The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 9pm.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.
No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on February 4th 2025.
