The Dargaville High School auditorium is sporting three brightly coloured panels after art students and leaders collaborated in creating the locally …
After 700,000km and helping thousands of locals get to health appointments the Kaipara Community Health Trust …
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The Kaipara District Council will send its annual plan out to the public for consultation after achieving a second year of rates rises in single digits, despite economic pressures driving rates up nationwide.
Kiwi homeowners faced rates rises of on average 15 per cent in 2024, and the Kaipara District Council managed to deliver an average under 10 per cent. This year, early planning information from other councils indicates a rates rise of 5–15 per cent around the nation, with the KDC managing to clip costs and deliver an 8.9 per cent increase.
Prime minister Christopher Luxon has told councils to “rein in the fantasies” and focus on core business to tackle rates rises.
“Pick up the rubbish. Fix the pipes. Fill in potholes, and more generally, maintain local assets quickly, carefully and costeffectively,” said Mr Luxon.
To pare down spending and drop rates rises from over 10 per cent, the council agreed that depreciation of water infrastructure, roading plans and money to pay consultants on Three Waters’ matters would be reduced.
Also discussed in the 2025 financials is the possibility of cancelling $100,000 in loans to the Mangawhai
Museum, which museum leadership has long sought.
“Going forward, it’s nice to be able to keep our commitment to keep those rates down, we are a small council, and being able to keep those rate rises under 15 per cent, which seems to be an average around the country, is a pretty mean feat,” said mayor Craig Jepson.
The mayor also noted that cyclone and tornado recovery had put pressure on the KDC over and above the usual fiscal forces at work in the wider economy. ¢
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The Kaipara District Council will take the question of museum funding to the public, asking if there’s widespread support for a targeted rate to help preserve local history and boost regional tourism.
The targeted rate would not be part of the core rates bill for Kaipara, but would apply across the district and be collected from all ratepayers on behalf of the Mangawhai Museum, the Kauri Museum and the Dargaville Museum. All three have experienced fiscal pressures, and a boost from the KDC could help them to achieve their goals of preserving and presenting local taonga and history.
As part of the Long Term Plan deliberations last year, elected members agreed not to collect a targeted rate from Mangawhai ratepayers on behalf of the Mangawhai Museum. Instead, they directed staff to investigate potential future funding support for all three of the district’s museums. This plan has come to fruition with a consultation document set to go out soon, which will propose targeted rate options.
“Through the Long Term Plan process we also heard from the community that there is appetite to support museums and recognition that there are limited ways
for them to source funding,” said mayor Craig Jepson.
“As requested by elected members, staff have gone away and done a lot of work to look at funding options for the district’s three museums, including meeting with museum representatives.
A targeted rate collected across the district is one way to help the museums, and next month, we will be coming out to the community to see if this is something they support.”
Consultation is set to open on Monday, April 7, and run for one month until a vote is taken on the matter in late May. ¢
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The Dargaville High School auditorium is sporting three brightly coloured panels after art students and leaders collaborated in creating the locally inspired designs.
Last year, new and leaving students embarked on leaving their legacy by painting three 1.2 x 2.4-metre panels to be enjoyed by current and future students and visitors. Art department head Fiona Cooper guided the students through the creative process.
“Each panel has a different part of our local community represented — the forest, the sea, the land and the people,” said Fiona.
The finished product involved a joint effort from teachers, last year’s art leaders and art students. The panels are brightly coloured and depict nature, living creatures and culture.
The artwork was worked on last year, and the three panels were installed at the start of the year.
“The mural was a collaborative project between the year nine art students and our amazing senior art leaders. From concept to finished piece, this took around two terms to complete.
“During lesson time, the other students from the year nine art class also worked on parts of the mural. The art leaders were Alyssa Ledingham, Kayla Godfrey, Rose-Alice Parker and Lillian Hayward.”
While some students have left to fulfil their life journey elsewhere, their artwork remains to be enjoyed in the school hall. ¢
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The Paparoa Sports and Recreation Association is inviting the community for a day of connection and fun at its annual Fun Walk Run and Fun Family Afternoon.
Starting at 3pm on Saturday, March 22, walkers and runners of all ages can participate in the afternoon dedicated to drawing the community together, at the Paparoa Showgrounds, 2062 Paparoa Valley Road. People can register on the day.
“This is our eighth year of running this event and, last year, we changed the track so we don’t have to walk along the main road,” said Paparoa Sports and Recreation Association chair Libby Jones.
The current track incorporates the town’s rural landscape, giving access to areas not always accessible to the public.
“People enjoy being able to walk offroad on the farmlands and having the opportunity to see areas they don’t normally explore. A track has been built up to the new lifestyle village being constructed on Franklin Road.”
Families and individuals can treat themselves to a gold coin barbecue with
hot chips by the Lions Club of Paparoa. The organisers are grateful to the local Lions for providing the barbecue and marshals, landowners and Harbour View Retreat for its sponsorship.
“The organisers have secured a major spot prize in the form of accommodation valued at $500 at the gorgeous Harbour View Retreat in Mangonui. Anyone over 18 years old who registers will be eligible to win this great prize.
“There will be children’s spot prizes, too. The Kaipara Play Trailer will also be at the showgrounds and some organised games.” ¢
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Dargaville is set to receive its own downtown music festival, with plans to expand into an annual event that benefits local hospitality and commerce as well as the creative arts.
Several factors went into the decision by a group of passionate local musicians and songwriters to band together and host a day of homegrown music on April 5. The success of Friday jam nights at the Dargaville Club pointed the way, and showed that there was a keen appetite for all sorts of genres in town.
“It’s a grassroots festival, brought together by local musicians who love their craft,” says event co-organiser Pete O’Neill.
“One of our primary motivators was to bring some entertainment and some business to central Dargaville. If we can get everyone involved, including our excellent restaurants, we could make this into a major celebration every year.
“For this first event, we’re concentrating on music and entertainment. If we can make that fantastic, we can branch out next year and get bigger.”
The Kaipara Songwriters Festival begins with a 3pm afternoon show
hosted at the Central Hotel, featuring acoustic performances by multiple artists. Then, there’s a break, during which patrons can stop for a bite to eat, before the action moves to the Dargaville Club for a 7pm main event — an amplified, plugged-in party.
“We’re dedicated to creating a music festival for the CBD of Dargaville,” says Mr O’Neill.
Tickets are on sale at the Good Life Store right now, for an entire afternoon and evening of local musical talent, with original songs reflecting the wealth of creativity and skill the Kauri Coast has to offer. ¢
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The second new citizens’ ceremony for 2025 saw a diverse group of individuals and families swear allegiance to New Zealand as their home and nation in Dargaville last week.
With a traditional welcome in te reo Māori, accompanied by waiata from the students of Dargaville Primary School’s kapa haka group, people from around the world took the vows, which confirmed their new status as Kiwis. New citizens hailed from lands as varied as India, England, South Africa, the United States of America, Fiji, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Philippines and the islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.
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After 700,000km and helping thousands of locals get to health appointments the Kaipara Community Health Trust has retired their old white van and invested in a brand new wheelchair accessible van to get people to health appointments.
“Transport can often be a barrier for people to get to medical appointments in Dargaville and Whangārei,” says KCHT CEO Debbie Evans.
“You today become part of a country which embraces the richness that diversity brings,” said mayor Craig Jepson. He once again reiterated that welcoming new citizens to a new life in Kaipara is one of his favourite parts of the role of civic leader.
“Your decision to become a New Zealand citizen reflects a lifelong commitment to New Zealand; congratulations and welcome,” said Internal Affairs Minister Brooke Van
An early autumn day with a cloudless sky provided a much-commented-on backdrop for the ceremony, which was held at the Lighthouse Function Centre atop Harding Park hill.
In addition to a warm welcome and words of encouragement from the mayor and councillors Ash Nayyar, Gordon Lambeth and Rachael Williams, every one of the newly minted Kiwis was gifted with a free pass to the Dargaville Museum, to allow a closer look at the heritage and history they have just become part of. ¢
“We are here to help people to access services from Ruawai north to Waipoua, down to Poutō and across to Tangowahine. We collect people from their homes and transport them to healthrelated appointments.”
The service runs Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, and can be pre-booked.
“We don’t make a charge for this service but donations are greatly appreciated to help with running costs,” says Debbie.
“Sometimes, you are not aware of community initiatives like this until
you really need them, but we want to both promote the health shuttle as a success in our community and advise people, who may not be regulars, that it’s there for them, too.
“If you’re having a procedure, need to see a specialist, or are booked into hospital, we’re here to help and you can bring a support person with you in the van.”
For bookings phone 09 439 3013. ¢
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Saturday brought sunny skies for classic car and motorcycle owners, who headed out to Dargaville’s hot rods and Harleys-themed automotive show in large numbers. More than half of the big Northland Field Days’ site was covered by vintage machines from many eras and nations, as
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The Northland Regional Council has released a hydrology report charting the extent and severity of the drought now afflicting Kaipara.
The report was published last week with data up to the end of February and contains predictions of a dry autumn. This has been borne out just two weeks into March, with the government unlocking drought aid to farmers and people with limited means and empty tanks.
‘There is a risk that, if extended periods of low rainfall continue, parts of Northland, particularly in the southwest, could experience an increasing level of meteorological, hydrological and agricultural drought,’ said the NRC’s Matt Johnson in a missive accompanying the hydrology report. The figures are sobering. The west Kaipara has only received 10 per cent of its usual rainfall in February.
Dargaville and Kai Iwi Lakes received less than 5mm of rain all month, while the Poutō Peninsula and Ruawai saw less than 10mm.
Consequently, the Kaihū River and its tributaries, the primary source for the Dargaville and Baylys Beach water supply,
have experienced only five per cent of their usual February flow rate. Currently, the end of the Rotu supply pipe is only five centimetres below the surface of the river, and a weir has been erected to raise the water level over the inlet.
Last Thursday, an inspection tour of the primary inlet sites in the hills below Tutamoe revealed that two out of the three main sources for Dargaville’s water were shut due to lack of flow. Boulders usually covered by water were high and
dry. Dargaville does not store water in bulk like Auckland does. Treated water kept at the Hokianga Road treatment plant amounts to three days of supply.
A visit to the dam at Opanake Road revealed that while it still has capacity, it’s not a reservoir in the traditional sense. No direct pipe goes from this council-owned dam to the water treatment plant. Instead, water from the dam is sent down to the Kaihū River to keep the water flowing at a rate that enables KDC to pump supplies from Rotu.
Soil moisture levels in the Dargaville area are more than 125mm in deficit, a worse scenario for February than in all of the previous years recorded, and far below the average for this time of year. At a deficit of 150mm, soil reaches the permanent wilting point, or pasture death. In 2024 February was the driest month, but in 2023, peak dry did not hit until April. ¢
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The Northland Expressway project is out for tender; a build which will extend Auckland’s motorway north to link Mangawhai to its final interchange.
The road-building effort will push the existing Pūhoi to Warkworth six-lane expressway through Dome Valley via twinbore tunnels, and culminate in an interchange between Mangawhai Road and Vipond Road, which will link Mangawhai to downtown Auckland. The drive time for this commute is estimated to be well under one hour.
The explosive growth of other east coast towns when linked to the head of the motorway points toward a new phase of expansion for the Kaiwaka and Mangawhai area, even before another planned highway expansion pushes through to Maungatūroto and a Brynderwyn Hills bypass.
“The Waikato Expressway delivered by the last National-led government has been a game-changer for the Waikato region. The Northland Expressway is a genuinely transformational opportunity to boost jobs and growth in an area rich with potential and link Northland to New Zealand’s biggest city,” said Transport Minister Chris Bishop, announcing
the call for road builders to pitch their sharpest pricing.
Mr Bishop indicated that planning for the 26km highway is well advanced, and work could begin by late 2026. The speed with which the expressway can be built, will be aided by new land acquisition laws under the Public Works Act that will be activated before road building begins. These incentivise landowners with big cash payouts, but also remove the Environment Court from the picture as recourse for landowners who object to the acquisition of their property. The project will also take advantage of the Fast-track Approvals Act. ¢
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It’s an election year for our local councils, with the Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council set to be elected by a public vote.
Council activities impact every citizen every day. Water supplies, roading, sewers, parks, libraries and boat ramps all come under council control. The level to which they are maintained, upgraded and funded impacts the quality of life for everyone who lives in Kaipara. Policy decisions made around the council table dictate, among other things, how much our rates cost, and if you are renting this cost will be part of the rent you pay your landlord. Having fiscally and socially responsible leaders is important, but choosing them requires the input of every citizen. A marketplace of ideas is only as good as its patronage, and that means it’s time to enrol to vote.
In the last local body elections, during 2022, a respectable 88 per cent of Kaipara citizens who were eligible to vote registered to do so. Voter registration was strong in every age group recorded by the Electoral Commission, except for young people between the ages of 18 and 24.
This demographic could be said to have the most to win or lose in the democratic process, as council and government decisions made now will potentially impact their finances and choices for decades to come.
To ensure that the council we get is one representing everyone, it’s important to enrol now and carefully assess what your local councillors stand for, what they support, what they are passionate about and where they stand on the big issues. Visit vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update to get prepared. ¢
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While March is Century 21 Jean Johnson’s 21st birthday, the local realtors drew Breast
its recent charity high tea party.
“Seeing everyone dressed in their high tea outfits, enjoying delicious treats and having great conversations was truly special. The atmosphere was incredible,” said property management head Amber Kabbabe.
The team was thrilled to raise $2,500 for the cause. With the support of locals adorned in pink, tickets sold out for the event. While Jean and her team are dedicated to helping people find a
home to call their own or rent, they also celebrate the community around them.
“We had a fantastic turnout, with 55 guests filling the Northern Wairoa Hotel. We would like to thank our guests for their support and generosity exceeding our expectations. This fundraiser success would not have been possible without our amazing community.”
While comradery and delicious treats were highlights of the day, the event also
focussed on the cause. Breast cancer has affected many nationwide, and the realtors used the feast to give back.
“Breast cancer affects so many people in our community, whether directly or through loved ones. Supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ allows us to contribute to vital research, awareness
and patient support making a real difference in people’s lives.
“This cause is close to our hearts, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to give back. We’re proud to have hosted such a meaningful afternoon, and hope to continue supporting great causes like this in the future.” ¢
Established in 1945, the Northern Wairoa Boating Club welcomes new members — its annual regatta will be held at the end of this month.
“We’ve had a long lead-up to where we are today, and all past and present members have worked diligently to get us to where we are,” said club commodore Scott Curel.
The club is active in the community sponsoring kids’ rugby and a few individuals to succeed in their goals.
We also host other clubs and organisations in various ways such as hall hire and events. The club, at this time of the year, has a busy agenda hosting visitors, from around New Zealand and the world, with tours from the Kewpie Too.
Becoming a member is easy, just roll up to the club and ask for a form. It’s all done in a few minutes, and you don’t have to own a boat to become a member. Fees are affordable, and we cater for senior citizens as well.
The club’s regatta was originally for rowing and sailing dinghies. As it became popular, the introduction of runabouts and launches proved to be a drawcard and are still running today. We are one of three clubs in the Kaipara Harbour that run regattas, the others being Pahi and Helensville, which is a week after ours.
Northern Wairoa Boating Club Regatta is on Saturday, March 29, starting at 10.30am, with registrations $30 to be in by 10am at the
Prize-giving will be around 6pm, followed by the West Coast Garage Band at 7.30pm.
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A surprise discovery in 2021 has led to a long-term study participated in by members of the Glinks Gully community, in efforts to help save one of New Zealand’s rarest native lizards.
A lizard sighting by local man Matt Elliott led to a conversation with the reptile experts at Auckland Zoo, and a visit to the Ripiro coast by Richard Gibson and Don MacFarlane. These zoologists went on a three-day hunt for what was at first thought to be a korowai gecko, but turned out to be a tātahi skink, another very elusive native species.
It was previously thought that small colonies of these rare lizards lived only at Poutō and the Maunganui Bluff. Now, it’s been established through years of careful tracking and sightings that there’s a colony at Glinks Gully, too. The tātahi is very different to the copper-coloured introduced plague skink, which inhabits rocky garden beds and leaf litter. It’s bigger, and a golden tan colour with darker spots on its sides.
Matt and other locals pitched in to create areas of cover where the lizards might like to hide out. This enabled them to confirm that there are indeed tātahi in the dunes that front Marine Drive, and south toward First Stream. “I will liaise with Northland Regional Council and the
New Zealand Herpetological Society, and see if we can have an information board installed,” says Mr Elliott.
“A couple of ‘native lizards live here’ signs could be good along Marine Drive and at the southern car park walkway entrance. If any skinks are seen, it
would be great to have photos taken of them.”
A report by Matt detailing his observations of the tātahi skinks at Glinks has been prepared for the Glinks Gully Protection Society, part of CoastCare’s network. ¢
People are invited to the Ruawai Community Event group’s Festival 25 for a day of fun and local celebration.
The second festival of its kind, attendees can enter the Ruawai—Tokatoka Memorial Hall at 9am, on Saturday, April 5, for a fabulous day of community and exciting activities.
“Ruawai has been my home for the last 67 years, and it is time that I gave something back. My wife came up with the idea while we were at the Beach Hop in Whangamatā listening to who they had donated to the previous year,” said Malcolm Joynt.
The Joynt’s brainchild, the festival will provide people from across the Kaipara, and afar, with musical melodies, crafted creations and delicious treats.
“We currently have 25 stalls ranging from craft, reiki massage, food, clothing, wheat bags and more. They will be inside and outside of the hall,” said organiser Tina McCullough.
“Entertainment will be on the stage all day, from a DJ to different group performances. It is a gold coin donation event and people can give what they can, and any profits we get will be contributed to the local community.”
The stalls will include some health providers who will be in attendance for rural residents to
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connect with. People wanting to have a stall at the festival can call Tina on 021 151 1569.
Last year’s festival brought in an $800 profit, the committee then donated to Ruawai Primary School.
“I loved meeting different people, contributing back to the community and giving people a fun event to attend.” ¢
“Yep Dog, tha nites are drawin’ in an’ it’s getting’ a bit cooler at nite, so won’t be long before we got sum good footy ona TV.” sport, an’ Sharlene reckined those crickit Black Caps made short werk of Pakistan, so we shud look forward to footy.
So readas, we was heading back down the race ter smoko ona new Big Red Quod wot arrived afta tha Feel Daze. Seems Boss hada check book out wen his gerlfren’ Sharlene wasn’t lookin’. But anyway readas, footy suits me, too, ’cos we can look forward to sum barbie ina woolshed an’ watchin the games. At smoko, Sharlene ana Boss were talkin’
“Deah,” she sed, “the Chiefs startin’ ter look lucky ’cos they knocked over the Blues but it was a tight one, an’ the score was just a one pointer.”
Then she looked atta papa, an’ red in her skoolteecher voice: “Crusaders beat the Force 55 to 33, and Macca Springer scored tries to equal the Super Rugby record.”
“Yep,” seda Boss. “I lissined to that game, an’ tell yer wot, he’s just 21 an’ gotta big future I reckin, ’cos his effort puts tha Crusaders up ter second ona table. But I tell yer wot Deah, I’m rilly lookin’ forward to seeing our girls ona feeld again. Those Black Ferns are boosting footy I reckin.”
Sharlene hada look, an’ tole Boss he’d have ta wait a bit more. “They gonna play on May 10 against Australia at New Castle, then a week after that against Canada in Christchurch, and in another week against USA on May 26, at North Harbour Stadium.”
Boss had his sheep tally notebook and was riting down sum dates. “Got that Deah. Now wot about the ABs?”
Sharlene went over to tha homested then, an’ came back wiv more cuppatees
an’ sum cake she made. Slipped me a wee slice wen she sat down.
“Well deah, ya gonna hava to wait til winter is rilly here, ’cos the schedule I just lookt at put a red letter day on our list, an’ she read again: “The Black Ferns Rugby World Cup build up includes three home tests starting in Christchurch against world number two Canada. New Zealand Rugby’s two flagship teams in black will come together in Wellington on July 12 where the Black Ferns put the O’Reilly Cup on the line against Australia at 4.30pm and the All Blacks play the second of their three test July series against France at 7.05pm.”
Boss was scribblin’ in his notebook. “Message to self. Kill a muttin. Maybe get a keg. Well Deah, we better set up for a big winter barbie ina wooshed fer thet big dubble heda and put tha word out ter our mates. Sumthing ter look forward to fer sure.”
Sharlene nodded. “Sounds lika plan. But ina meentime, we gotta take care ona proppity. We ina bita drought ana fire ban, ’cos it’s still summer heat ina day, an’ there’s been a bitta fire smoke ona horizin.”
Boss agreed, but he give me a pat. “Dog, roll ona winta wether eh. Roll ona footy.”
Gotta agree readas. See ya — Billy ¢
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As of March 7, the driest areas of New Zealand have been officially shifted to the second level of drought; what the government calls ‘a medium-scale adverse event’.
This puts the current big dry on the same scale as other natural disasters, and with hot conditions projected by NIWA to continue through into April, relief from the cloudless skies is far from guaranteed.
“Below average rainfall continues to make it difficult for farmers as soil moisture levels dry out and stock feed and water become tight in some areas,” says Agriculture Minister Todd McClay.
“Northland, Waikato, King Country, Manawatū, Tararua, Marlborough, Tasman, Nelson and parts of Taupō and Rotorua are all experiencing extended hot, dry conditions. This has reduced pasture growth rates and farmers are having to feed-out earlier to fill the gap.”
Mr McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Paterson have told farmers that they are working to release pressure on the rural sector caused by the drought, a factor of the La Niña weather system currently dominating the South Pacific Zone.
Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson is encouraging farmers and growers to seek support if they need it. This includes help for rural support groups and organisations who work with farmers in affected areas, assisting with
the practical aspects of beating the big dry, as well as the mental and social toll.
“I encourage farmers and growers to talk to their neighbours, mates, networks and industry representatives if they need advice or support,” Mr Patterson says.
Meanwhile, the classification of the drought as a medium-scale adverse event has unlocked tax relief for farmers, addressing the fiscal bite that comes with long periods of dry weather. The Ministry of Social Development can also now consider rural assistance payments for those who have been hit hardest by
the economic toll of the drought. The Ministry for Primary Industries continues to monitor the situation, checking on conditions across the affected regions as autumn arrives. While scattered showers and cloud cover increase in meteorological predictions as April approaches, it will take substantial rain to fill tanks, replenish ground water and revitalise parched pastures. Farmers can contact their local Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254 or MPI’s On Farm Support team on 0800 707 133 for support. ¢
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The government is hailing export gains made across the dairy, beef and lamb sectors as indicative of the green shoots
turnaround, and the harbinger of reined-in inflation.
By the numbers, the results look positive for a government aiming to position itself as the force that crushed the costof-living crisis through smart fiscal management. A strong demand for Kiwi beef and lamb in Europe and the Middle East has added approximately $1.2 billion to the economy in 2025.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says one of the driving factors behind this result is the diversification of trade. For example, thanks to a recently inked agreement with the European Union, 24 per cent more Kiwi goods are finding their way to EU markets.
“This is extremely positive news for sheep and beef farmers who have been doing it tough over the last six years,” said Mr McClay. “Red meat exports are forecast to grow by 13 per cent this year which will have a positive economic impact on many of our provincial towns.”
While production and efficiency are in the hands of producers, making trade deals which, like the aforementioned EU agreement, leverage Kiwi advantages into dollars is a matter of diplomacy. As some markets and nations become more volatile with talk of trade wars and tariffs, New Zealand negotiators come from a place of relative stability, with a desirable product.
A more difficult balancing act may lie in promoting the rural sector, and thus the entire Kiwi economy, while still meeting ambitious new climate and emissions targets.
Over the fence in the dairy industry, increased production and higher export prices are also having an impact, with an additional $4.5 billion forecast for dairy farmers in 2025. Milk production is at its highest level in a decade, up four per cent on the previous year.
coalition government is backing farmers to be the world’s best,” says Mr McClay.
“The primary sector is fundamental to achieving our ambitious goal of doubling exports by value in 10 years and the
“With strong production already in the vat, feed crops coming in, and consumers eager for our products, the sector is well positioned to turbo charge the economy and deliver for every New Zealander.”
“The government is committed to meeting our environmental and climate change obligations, but we will do this without closing down farms or sending jobs and production overseas,” McClay said.
Their success or failure may be measured in the number of carbon-credit pines planted in the next 12 months in regional New Zealand. ¢
For outside of Dargaville events email info@integrity.nz
March
Inland Revenue Clinic — 25 March, Heartland Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Booking essential please. Phone 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.
Trivia Night — 29 March, 1st Dargaville Scouts at the NWRSA, 5.30pm for 6pm start. Teams 3–6 $10 per person. Bring extra cash for raffles, clues and silent auction. 18+. RSA kitchen open. Email Jess at jessandmurdy20@gmail.com with team name and numbers.
Fale Pasifika — community connector/budgeter, 31 March, walk-ins 10am–12.30pm, Heartlands Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.
April
Creative Northland — 1 April, noon–4pm at the SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, 36 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Ministry of Education — 2 April, Heartlands Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765. Ruawai Festival — 5 April, Ruawai Tokatoka Hall 9am to 2pm.
Growth Advisor Visit — Northland Inc, 9 April, 10am–3pm at SEED Co-Working Office, 36 Victoria St, Dargaville.
Fireco Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon — 12 April. Features three different courses for the adult event and includes options for teams. This event also accommodates children with a kids’ course for ages 4–15.
Fale Pasifika — community connector/budgeter, 14 and 28 April, walk-ins 10am–12.30pm, Heartlands Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.
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. Bring Balance Group — Mondays 12.30–1.30pm, Time to pause, reflect and set intention. Kaipara Community Centre (side entrance) $10. For more
info phone Maureen 021 0231 8008 or see www. bringbalance.co.nz.
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 Club — 61 Victoria Street, open Wednesday and Friday from 5pm. Members and guests welcome.
Dargaville Club Jam Nights — every second Friday, 5.30pm start.
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.
Phone: 09 439 6933 or 0800 466 793 Email: info@thelifestyler.co.nz
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Drop in meditation — 5.30–6pm Thursdays at Bring Balance, Kaipara Community Centre (side entrance), 38 Hokianga Rd. Room open from 5pm, all welcome. Koha/Dana. www.bringbalance.co.nz, 021 0231 8008.
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.
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) — Every Monday 5.30pm to 7.30pm and Thursday 10am to noon. First hour is beginner and second hour is higher beginner. 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 — Open 7 days. 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. In winter Centennial Hall, Maungaturoto. Other months visit gardens in the area. New members welcome. $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. 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.
Practising Presence — Mondays 6–7pm. Meditation, qi gong and taiji to train being in the present moment, Kaipara Community Centre (side entrance), 38 Hokianga Road, $10. Phone Maureen 021 0231 8008 or see www.bringbalance.co.nz for more info. 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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TUE 25 4:23am (2.2m) 10:26am (1.0m) 4:34pm (2.2m) 10:51pm (1.0m)
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CARAVAN 2020 SWIFT Kudos — 530SC 21ft. Sleeps 4, shower, toilet, gas hob, fridge, full awning and roll out awning. New solar battery July 24th, remote control, current WOF and EOF. $58,000 ono. Phone Mark 020 4101 4806.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
HOME GROWN free range eggs for sale, mixed grade, golden yolks, $10 a dozen or $22 a tray. Phone Mary 027 439 0388.
ROAD KING 2017, 30,000 km, full touring kit $22,500 ono. Phone Mark 020 4101 4806.
SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.
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.
FORESHORE CARPETS Supply and installation of carpet and vinyl. Ian 027 499 6413.
KAIPARA SONGWRITERS Festival, Saturday 5th April at Central Hotel and Dargaville Club. Tickets $25 per person at the Good Life Store
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.
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AUTUMN PLANTING over 10,000 landscaping plants, shrubs, trees, grass, special grevillea going out at $5 all ready now. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Got2Go Plants West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS available. 09 439 5556/027 488 3400.
Approx. 256 Head, comprising of Dargaville Weaner Fair Thursday 20th March 2025
20 Wnr Sim Here, Ang X Strs (cow reared)
5 Wnr S/P Ang X Strs
68 Wnr Here X, Ang X Strs
10 Wnr Here X Bulls
25 Wnr Ang Hfrs (cow reared)
20 Wnr Sim Here, Ang X Hfrs (cow reared)
60 Wnr BWF, Ang X, Here X & S/P X Hfrs
8 M/A Here X, Ang X Cows (2nd, 3rd Clvrs)
RW S/P Bull Clvg 1/8/25 over 2 months
Cows to be sold at end of Calving
For Further Information please contact PGW Livestock Agents
Steve Harsant 027 497 9892
Chris Fife 027 495 1552
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.
DARGAVILLE AMBULANCE. Volunteers wanted. Contact Station Officer on 022 424 6685.
RUAWAI LIONS – FIREWOOD PROJECT – Volunteers wanted, keen to learn to use equipment provided. Contact Roger 027 288 0944 or Karen 027 484 4590.
Ka Ora Ka Ako (Free Food in Schools)
We are looking for energetic people who would work well within a team to join our Ka Ora Ka Ako (Free Food in Schools) Programme as a Kitchen Assistant.
This is a casual on call position, term time only. Experience preferred.
Position to commence Term 2, 2025.
To apply for the position, please drop your CV and Application Letter off at the school office or email it to office@darghigh.school.nz
Applications close 3pm, Tuesday 25th March 2025.
If you have any queries please call Denise on 021 063 7540.
TRADES & SERVICES
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rostrum seating framework dimensions Macrocarpa)
• Steel 44 gallon drums x4
• Baleage wrapped X 60 2023
• Timber logs 12 X 8m Macrocarpa (Cyclone Gabrielle)
• Timber logs Macrocarpa for firewood Outside Entries Accepted ** THERE WILL BE EFTPOS FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT THE SALE **
All lots will be sold exclusive of GST and a 10% purchasing levy will apply For Further Information please contact Ian Ferguson 0212 693 753
PGW Livestock Agent Darryl Williamson 0294 329 285
2NDS SHADOWCLAD ungrooved ply 2,440x1,200 $99. 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.
ROOFING REPAIRS & gutter cleaning. Local to Dargaville area. Phone 021 271 2065.
TREE SERVICES
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Next concert is the 3rd of April 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 FRIENDSHIP CLUB AGM, Tuesday 8th April, 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. All welcome. Phone Cynthia 021 163 7413.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
DARGAVILLE ONCE had 4 supermarkets. We probably need 2 for strategic reasons. Four Square needs all the help they can get. Lance Bullock.
DID YOU know you can still apply for a NZ passport using paper forms? If you need these, or any NZ Immigration forms downloaded, call into Citizens Advice Bureau, 16 Parenga St, for a copy. We also have Mobility Parking application forms available.
KAIPARA GREY Power are pleased to have two of our members, Margaret Bishop and Rex Nathan, as our guest speakers at Friday 21st March in the Dargaville Methodist Complex. The meeting will start at 1pm. Rex will give us a follow up from the recent Safe Driving for Older People session, while Margaret will share with projected photos of a recent Cruise. All welcome.
PUBLIC NOTICE 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: www. publicnoticesnz.com/notice-of-praecipe-2).
PUBLIC NOTICES
Public notice
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Sim Hospitality Limited of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 70 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as The Northern Wairoa Hotel
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Hotel
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 1am the following day.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the renewal 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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) or 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication of this notice.
Public notice (Section 101, Sale and Supply of
Closing date for classified advertising for the March 25 2025 edition is Monday, March 24 2025 Marae Meeting Only at 10am on Saturday 29 March 2025 WAIHAUA
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFIED Arborists. For all your tree needs — Removal, Chipping, Triming. Get the right team for the job. TEAM VEGETATION 09 439 0050.
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
concert is the Thursday 3rd April 2025,
RKC Empire Limited of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 81 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as Empire Liquor Centre Wines & Spirits
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is bottle store
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 10pm.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on 11th March 2025.
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