Town hall remedy sought
The Kaipara District Council will vote this week on a bigger budget to finally lay to rest the leaking, mouldy and …
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A small amount of rain, which has fallen recently across the west Kaipara region, has not been enough to alleviate …
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Deliberations on the closure of Lake Taharoa to watercraft move to the next stage this week, as the committee overseeing the Taharoa Domain meets to talk about possible impacts, and the idea of concessions.
The Northland Regional Council has recommended closing the boat ramp, effectively blocking powered watercraft from the lake due to the threat of the invasive gold clam, which could cause multimilliondollar damage if it reached Kaipara,
impacting the environment and even water supplies.
“Historically, the closure of lakes Waikare and Kai Iwi created a strong response from boating enthusiasts, with over 2,000 formal submissions alone,” said KDC community services manager Glynis McCarthy in her report to the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee. As befits the specialist committee dedicated to the welfare of the Kai Iwi Lakes, further detail was shared with this body about a recommended boat ramp shutdown. continued on page 3 …
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The Kaipara District Council will vote this week on a bigger budget to finally lay to rest the leaking, mouldy and hazardous town hall annexe in Dargaville, after the tendering process revealed that its demolition would be more expensive than anticipated.
When busi nesses qualified in the complicated and regulationheavy process of demolishing a contaminated structure next door to a kindergarten, RSA and public park were approached for quotes, the real cost of the demolition, and recladding of the still structurally sound war memorial hall became apparent.
‘Tenderers submitted their pricing proposals to staff by the extended deadline of January 24. It was at this time staff identified that the cost to complete the work to the required standard for reoccupying the buildings would exceed the allocated budget for this project,’ said the KDC’s Bryan Hagan, Samantha McKeown and Glynis McCarthy in their report to the mayor and elected members.
Core to the issue is that building costs have risen substantially since the demolition was first tabled, during the Smith administration of the KDC. A demolition and recladding, which went ahead when the annexe was first
determined to be failing, could have cost nearly one-third less than the $3.3 million now required. This figure contains contingency to prevent budget overruns if the project encounters unexpected complications.
Further delay would not only continue to deprive Dargaville of a town hall, but could see building and demolition costs continue to rise, making the task even more expensive in future. The KDC has the original $1.2 million budget to draw on, as well as $600,000 saved in a depreciation reserve fund, which could be voted toward completing the job. The remaining $1.38 million would need to be borrowed and repaid by the council. ¢
Estimated figures provided to the committee suggest that 11% of the Kai Iwi Lakes’ campground income would be at risk from the closure, heralding a reduction in funding to the upkeep of the Taharoa Domain, which would need to be supplemented from council rates. There’d also be an indicated $100,000 in costs for signage, extra staff presence and communications around a boat ramp ban.
“Staff recommend that alongside the closure of the boat ramp, investigations into concessions for access and the process to manage them should be completed, for locally-based motorised watercraft owners. This could reduce the economic impact on local rental providers,” said Ms McCarthy.
Pricing for this concession, and the possibility that it could offset the above mentioned costs, were not listed in the report. Neither was the possibility of rental watercraft provided by the campground, though this last point was raised during initial council discussions.
Meanwhile, debate on whether the Kaipara District Council should accede to Northland Regional Council suggestions and close the Kai Iwi Lakes to powered watercraft has explored another disastrous scenario; the release of the invasive gold clam into the Kaihū River. When the NRC addressed councillors
earlier this month, another previously unexplored complication was tabled; the possibility of the gold clam jeopardising water supplies.
“God knows what the cost would be,” said the NRC’s John Blackwell, addressing the scenario of a clam infestation in the Kaihū River.
This river provides water for numerous farms and communities, including a main feed for the Dargaville and Baylys Beach potable water supply. In Waikato, where the pest shellfish is now rampant, repairs to pumps have already run into the millions of dollars, punishing farms, homes and even electricity giant Mercury Energy.
“It’s only a hop, skip and a jump from Lake Taharoa to the Kaihū,” said councillor Paniora, as councillors digested the possibility.
Currently, the main pipe feeding Dargaville’s reservoir from the Kaihū River is only five centimetres below the surface, in what’s acknowledged as a moderate drought. Any reduction to the function of this pipe or the pumps behind it would pose an expensive problem.
Waikato’s experience proves that there’s a danger to the gold clam above and beyond that posed to the ecosystem. All those who take water from the Kaihū are now invested in the debate about closing the boat ramp at Lake Taharoa, which will continue at the TDGC meeting today, March 25. ¢
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I read with disappointment news of dog attacks in Northland recently, including the dog vs persons attack closer to home in Hakaru. Communities should be able to move around in safety and without fear.
Here in Kaipara, our animal management team of three covers around 3,117 km2. We know that most of you are conscientious dog owners, who do a responsible job looking after your pets. However, there are a small number who are not looking after their dogs and let them wander unsupervised. If you are a dog owner, you are responsible for your animals.
If anyone sees dangerous or aggressive behaviour by any dogs, please report it to our animal management team immediately on 0800 727 059. If it is safe to do so, take a photo of the dog to help our team.
In more positive news, NZTA have recently opened expressions of interest to build the Warkworth to Te Hana section of the Northland Corridor. I am pleased to see how quickly the Government is working on this important project – it’s a game changer for Northland and it can’t come soon enough.
Next month, we will be asking you about whether you support a targeted rate collected on behalf of three of the district’s museums.
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Originally conceived to be a fundraising effort for the area’s local schools, the contest has grown through the years to become a fixture on the fishing calendar.
The Covid-19 era saw the unfortunate, but necessary, cancellation of the surfcasting event, but it returned with bigger prizes, greater engagement, a long list of local sponsors and support for Northland’s rescue helicopter, Baylys Beach surf lifesavers and St John Ambulance, too.
trevally, as well as spot prizes for those who are out there amongst the action.
This is part of our Annual Plan 2025/2026 process.
Elected members and staff still have some work to do before June to finalise the budgets and work programmes for the year ahead, but we are sticking to what we said we would do in the Long Term Plan and looking at an average 8.9 percent general rates increase (after growth) for the coming year. Any targeted rate collected on behalf of the three museums would be on top of this.
Additionally, we expect to soon be consulting with you on Local Water Done Well and our options for delivering water services and funding water infrastructure in the future.
There are some big decisions to make this year and your feedback in these consultations is crucial. Together, we can make informed decisions that benefit our community and future generations.
Mayor Craig Jepson Kaipara District
The action begins at 10am on Omamari Beach, on the Ripiro coast, an area famous for its big surfcasting potential. Anglers will have plenty of space on the sand, and all the way through until a 4.30pm final weigh-in call to entice a monster kahawai, the contest’s standout species. There will also be prizes up for grabs for the heaviest snapper and
The main event will be the quest for the heaviest kahawai, and there are some true giants lurking in the waters between here and Australia. The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council records the biggest kahawai ever landed as tipping the scales at more than eight kilograms, so there’s a mighty challenge already on the table before the $3,000 cash prize is even mentioned. Second place will take home $2,000, while the bronze medal still comes with a $1,000 payday.
Grab a ticket at Nola Sports, Hunting and Fishing Dargaville or on the beach on the day, and bait your hook for a fun and, potentially, very profitable surfcasting adventure. ¢
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After more than a decade of having no trail rides, Poutō School is bringing the adventure back to the area with its upcoming King’s Birthday Weekend fundraiser event.
While the Poutō School Trail Ride is almost two months away, Simon Woodcock, Steve Nathan and the Poutō School Board are diligently working to ensure a local trail ride returns to the area.
The trail ride starts at Waikāretu Marae.
“Me and the board have been trying to get the trail ride up and running again with some of the landowners in Poutō,” said deputy chair Woodcock.
“We have got the go-ahead from Māori trusts that own forest land in the area — Poutō Papakāinga, Poutō 2F and the Te Uri O Hau Settlement Trust.”
The board hopes the event will draw the community together and bolster the connection between it and the school. It’s already enlisting the expertise of local people, support from businesses and the public.
“We are happy to have more sponsors, at this point, CA Motorcycles is our sole sponsor. The event is an opportunity for everybody to contribute and support it — we want to connect with our community.
“Being a long weekend event, we hope it will draw people to the district. We encourage people in our community to spread the word, so we have a good
turnout in the first year, making it feasible for years to come.”
To use the marae camping facility, you must pre-book. Organisers need people to pre-register online (with early bird specials) for catering. For more information, visit the Poutō School Trail Ride website or Facebook page. ¢
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A small amount of rain, which has fallen recently across the west Kaipara region, has not been enough to alleviate drought conditions, which still threaten the supply of water to Dargaville and Baylys Beach.
Water levels in the streams feeding Dargaville’s water treatment plant were running very low when level four restrictions banning all but essential use of water were enacted earlier this month. However, the Kaipara District Council’s water monitoring staff report that water saving efforts by citizens have shown a concerted effort to band together and beat the drought.
“We know water restrictions are tough but the drop in daily usage shows the collective impact of everyone making small changes to their daily habits,” said KDC chief executive Jason Marris.
”Simple things like taking shorter showers, reusing shower water for their gardens and driving dusty cars until we get some proper rain to get the river levels up again, will help ensure everyone has enough water for essential use.”
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tank refill on the WINZ website for information. There’s also a reminder from the National Public Health Service’s medical officer of health Dr David Sinclair that while following the level four water restrictions, it’s important for everyone to keep up healthy habits around hand hygiene, staying hydrated and food safety.
With farmers in the hard-hit west feeding out silage early, hopes that forecast rain next week is more voluminous than predicted are high. In the meantime, those on the municipal supply are urged to keep up their good efforts. ¢
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More than 150 firefighters, foresters, helicopter pilots and emergency front-line workers descended on Waipoua Forest earlier this month when a major fire encroached within six kilometres of Tāne Mahuta.
There was another force on the ground during the days in which the fire was extinguished. The men and women of the Kauri Coast’s Rapid Relief Team (RRT), stepping up to offer respite and assistance to their fellow citizens.
“Some days there were a dozen people on the ground there, putting in 50 or more volunteer hours a day, as well as those who worked behind the scenes,” says RRT spokesman Greg Arnot. He was one of the people who put his work and life on hold to ensure that firefighters were provided with sustenance as they fought the blaze.
“They were very thankful. For example, one firefighter we fed had not eaten since early that morning, when he was called up from Whangārei,” says Dwayne Broomhall, who also serves the community with the RRT.
Both men are part of a stand-alone volunteer organisation dedicated to civic service, swinging into action when they’re needed and providing much-
needed food and drink in situations as varied as natural disasters and community events. Members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church established the RRT concept in response to the 2009 bushfires that ravaged Australia, and the independent charitable group has since brought its ethos of community support to New Zealand.
At the peak of the Waipoua fire, the RRT crew were serving up 180 meals each day, with assistance from kind donors such as Silver Fern Farms. Dwayne and Greg say that the gratitude of the firefighters was the best reward, and that whenever they are needed, the RRT will be ready to lend a helping hand in the future. ¢
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Animal control call-out fees and the cost for keeping more than two dogs on a residential property have both risen in proposed fees and charges put forward by the Kaipara District Council.
While efforts have been made to keep dog registration itself down, and there’s only a small increase, which sits below the level of national inflation, there’s a large increase in the cost of being permitted to keep three or more canines at a residential address. This fee has gone from one-off payment of $84 to $180.
While registering a dog now costs $78 and registering a working dog costs $51, these prices jump to $113 and $77, respectively, if they are paid late, after August 31 this year. Having an unregistered dog or failing to comply with the Dog Control Act now comes with a $300 fee, with an additional $200 for not keeping a dog under control and a rising rate for impound fees, which could top $350 or more for repeat offenders.
“The animal management team is currently increasing our known dog population. For the six months to December 24, the population of dogs increased by 150,” said KDC acting quality assurance manager Joy Hewlett.
It’s not just dogs the KDC’s animal control officers have to deal with. As a rural region, wandering livestock are a hazard which also needs attention. The call-out fee for emergency droving has gone up to $164 an hour, as well as a further $160 impound fee for each animal.
These, and other fees for 2025, will be presented to the council for final approval at next week’s KDC meeting. ¢
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With its application for a new mega-landfill in the Dome Valley adjacent to Kaipara Harbour still in a court process, Waste Management Ltd has taken an unexpected turn and is seeking public consultation running until May 11, inviting feedback on
proposed interim waste solution.
“The Auckland Regional Landfill (Dome Valley) as a permanent replacement isn’t expected to be operational until the mid-2030s. This creates a critical seven to eight-year period where Auckland needs reliable, sustainable solutions for managing its residual waste,” the company says. “With Redvale Landfill due to stop landfilling waste in 2028 and the proposed replacement ready in the mid-2030s, we have a seven to eight-year timing gap.”
The Fight the Tip movement, which has spent six years campaigning against the Dome Valley plan and its pollution threat to the Kaipara Harbour, is supporting the consultation.
“Finally we agree on something. Waste Management does need our input,” says FTT executive member, Michelle Carmichael, telling members “go have your say. To clarify, they don’t have consent for the Dome Valley, it is still in the Environment and High Court under appeal.” Executive member Sue Crockett comments: “I note however that there are no public meetings scheduled in the Dome Valley area.”
Waste Management says once Redvale Landfill stops landfilling waste in December 2028, a home will be needed for around 600,000 tonnes of
waste per annum, or four million tonnes. This creates a critical seven to eight-year period where Auckland needs reliable, sustainable solutions for managing its residual waste.
• Option 1: Rebalancing existing landfills maintaining Auckland’s current waste management system by adding consented capacity at existing Auckland facilities.
• Option 2: Identify a new temporary landfill site. Developing a new landfill at a new location within the Auckland region.
• Option 3: Alternative technologies — exploring new waste processing technologies to dispose of waste.
• Option 4: More focus on waste minimisation and recycling. For public meeting details, go to the Waste Management website. ¢
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The ACT party has announced its intention to support candidates for local government across all constituencies, including Kaipara.
In an announcement last Tuesday, ACT leader David Seymour announced a campaign named Act Local, which would openly run affiliated candidates for local office. He spoke of picking candidates who align with the party’s core values, focussed on the minority coalition partner’s stance on fiscal, administrational and race-relations issues. Anyone can apply.
“Is this core business for council or is this something a business or community group should be doing? Is this supporting how people want to get around their city or is it trying to socially engineer them? Are we treating people as humans with universal humanity, or are we dividing them by ancestry, ranked by the time of arrival in this country? Those are the questions which are universal,” said Mr Seymour.
It was noted in the Tuesday press conference that national-level party influence on municipal politics was not a new idea, but that it was often conducted through intermediary organisations.
Those who oppose national-level party influence on local body elections cite the disproportionate campaigning reach, which will be afforded to candidates under the ACT banner. While campaign
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When volunteer firefighters from towns around Kaipara responded to a dangerous bushfire in the Waipoua Forest this month, they risked injury or even death to defend the lives and property of others.
What many of the citizens they protect did not know, and others are widely unaware of, is that whenever these volunteer first responders suit up and brave the flames, they do so without any hope of ACC compensation if they are hurt in the line of duty.
donations and expenditures are capped, the expression of opinions about local candidates is not curtailed, and the endorsement of prominent political figures and their supporters in the social media infosphere carries a weight of its own.
Incumbent Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson expressed no issue with the Act Local campaign’s aim to support candidates in local body elections, opining that transparency and robust debate on policy superseded political affiliation. ¢
A rules as written interpretation of the ACC’s governing act means that volunteer firefighting does not count as ‘work engaged in or carried out for the purposes of pecuniary gain or profit’. This means that firefighting volunteers, despite being willing to brave smoke, flames and the hazards of burning buildings, are not covered if their efforts make them sick or result in injury.
What’s worse, in a role that sometimes means volunteers have to face scenes of tragedy and chaos, there’s no coverage for mental wellbeing. Neither is there any cover for what ACC calls ‘gradual process, disease or infection’; things like illnesses, which can come from smoke inhalation. Comprehensive cover exists
for all paid firefighters, but because volunteers take up this duty without pay, they have long been overlooked.
A petition has been started to change this, and with more than 13,000 signatures already, it’s being sent to parliament to correct this oversight. Queenstown fire volunteer Katherine Lamont began the petition, which is able to be read and signed in support online. Visit ufba.org.nz, the website of the United Fire Brigades Association, and search ‘petition’ to get involved. ¢
Tokatoka Hotel case
Judge Edwards gave his decision today in the appeal from the Magistrate’s Court at Dargaville arising out of a licensing prosecution, police v Hill, in which the defendant was convicted of allowing drunkenness on licensed premises at the Tokatoka Hotel. The appeal was allowed, with costs.
Northern Advocate, December 2 1911
Kauri forest deliberately set alight
Serious fires broke out this morning in four places on the north-eastern boundary of Trounson Kauri Park, 25 miles north of Dargaville. The flames raged throughout the day and evening, but just before midnight the fire was under control. Strenuous efforts were made by 100 men to stem the outbreaks, which threatened to do great damage.
New Zealand Herald, February 23 1931
Church dedicated
An event of importance to the Anglican community at Kaiwaka took place on Friday, when St Paul’s Church, which has just been completed, was dedicated by the Primate, Archbishop Averill at a service held at Kaiwaka. Assisting the Primate were the Reverend H Sinclair, Vicar of Paparoa, the parochial district within the parish the new church is erected.
Northern Advocate, April 1 1935
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The Dargaville Festival promises to draw people together in unity on Saturday, April 12 from 10am to 5pm at Selwyn Park.
Recently returning to his hometown, David Tahere saw the need to revive the positive atmosphere with a get-together of musicians, artisans and businesses. A selection of local organisations will benefit from the funds raised.
“We used to be able to leave our keys in our car, but today you can’t, because there is so much violence. Over the past few years, there were floods, murders and suicides in Dargaville, so we want to bring healing,” said organiser Dave Tahere.
“After experiencing hardship and loss, it’s time for us to come together in unity and harmony and celebrate our resilience.”
Local people have been invited to sell their wares and local bands to entertain, including musicians from other parts of Northland. Children can enjoy the fun of bouncy castles and Harley Davidson rides.
“My whanaunga (relation) from Kaikohe will set up his stage and sound system. Rangatahi Patrols and the Māori Wardens
are providing security by looking after the crowd and car parks.”
For further details or to book a stall, contact Millica Llewell on 021 0903 3491. In the event of rain, it will take place the following weekend.
“It is reaching out to the community for the opportunity. We want to bring confidence in each other and healing to our community. Many people here don’t know their neighbours, and this is about making connections.” ¢
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Cyclone Gabrielle exposed some of the weaknesses and strengths of the systems that keep Kaipara towns from flooding, and one of the most enlightening experiences was that of Ruawai.
The series of canals and stopbanks surrounding the town performed well during the powerful storm, but the experience across Kaipara and the wider North Island made flood resilience a hot topic, at a time when valuable data had just been observed in real time.
Identified as a weakness in the system of Ruawai’s defences, the 652-metre stopbank fronts the Northern Wairoa River. Last week, work to bolster this bank and bring it up to modern engineering standards was complete, removing what had been seen as a liability in the otherwise effective Raupō Land Drainage Scheme.
“The lack of a suitable stopbank in this section of the Raupō Land Drainage Scheme has been an issue for some time now, and the completion of this project rectifies a significant chink in our armour,” said Raupō Drainage Committee chair Ian Beattie.
“The committee will continue this work with the ongoing remediation of our stopbank network, to further improve the flood resilience of infrastructure that protects this highly productive land and its wonderful community.”
A targeted rate paid by those protected by the scheme paid towards some of the $1.3 million project, while a further $280,000 came from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The stopbank upgrade will be followed by the completion of a new floodgate on Te Kowhai Canal G, another facet in the multi-layer flood protection encompassing 8,700 hectares of fertile Ruawai farmland. ¢
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Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson has challenged the currency of the science backing up climate change decision-making.
The mayor, who is part of a Northland committee alongside representatives from the Far North District Council, Whangārei District Council, Northland Regional Council, Te Roroa and Te Uri o Hau, has put forward a motion to ask for the very latest, up-to-date climate change data from international authorities, so that decisions can be made based on the most accurate information.
‘It is our responsibility as leaders to acknowledge and incorporate the latest scientific developments into our planning, engineering, flood modelling and policy frameworks, areas that are ultimately funded by our communities and ratepayers,’ said mayor Jepson’s notice of motion, presented for consideration by the committee.
It’s his contention that NIWA, the government’s top adviser on climate matters, has not adopted the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change data and is working with questionable, outdated models. At the core of this issue is the continued use of what’s known as Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5, a model indicating a 4.5 degree global temperature rise and CO ² at 1,300
parts-a-million by the year 2100. The IPCC’s sixth assessment report labelled this model as a worst case scenario back in 2022, and current modelling points to a much milder reality.
Mr Jepson asks that the joint committee he’s part of should contact the government and ask the IPCC for its latest, most accurate information, so that RCP 8.5 is no longer used as a benchmark for decision-making. Using the most accurate figures would allow for better use of council resources. ¢
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The government has called time on a time-consuming building consent process, but the statistics showing a problem entrenched nationwide indicate that the Kaipara District Council has improved.
“Every unnecessary delay affects real people — builders, businesses and families waiting for their homes to be completed. That’s why this government is pushing ahead with the most significant building consent reforms in a generation,” said Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk.
Drilling down into the data, it seems that Kaipara is ahead of nearly every other district when it comes to quick turnaround of building consents. A graph from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows that the KDC is ranked alongside three other councils as having the fastest processing time for building consent applications, amendments, and code compliance certificates.
Another facet of the same report, which tracks building consent performance in the last quarter of 2024, ranks Kaipara second fastest in processing residential building consents. Wellington’s council, by comparison, takes on average sixteen times longer to process a residential application. However, Mr Penk says that there may be other factors at work stretching timeframes for building out beyond what’s acceptable.
“We have consistent nationwide data proving statutory timeframes are masking
problems. Councils are stopping the clock on applications by requesting additional information, extending processing times beyond the official 20-working-day target,” he says.
While data specific to Kaipara is not available in MBIE’s report, Mr Penk indicates that nationwide, 94,362 consents triggered a request for information last year, adding on average $4,000 to the cost of every new home. His answer? Sweeping reforms that will further speed up the process and empower builders to sign off their own work. ¢
Ruawai College Services Academy year 12 and 13 students have recently returned from an intensive 12-day military induction camp at Whenuapai Airforce Base and the Tamaki Leadership Centre in Auckland.
“We are incredibly proud of the resilience our students have demonstrated over the past two weeks,” said principal Aidyn Rasmussen.
“Watching them push past their limits, challenge themselves and have fun in the process is what this course is all about.”
During the camp, students embraced the school’s core values — respect, resilience and responsibility. It came through participating in various challenging activities, such as mountain biking, a high ropes course, marching drills, and leadership and confidence training.
Ben Watkins, achieved the top male cross country award and multi-stage fitness test recipient, Kyle Taylor for the school’s top student, and Angela McVicar as the most improved.
Students were guided by their services academy director Mr Abul Azam. Abul brought extensive expertise to the role, having previously served as a military staff officer for United Nations missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia.
The course is designed to enhance student engagement, provide future pathways, and develop leadership and essential life skills. The Ruawai College Services Academy is open for year 12 and 13 enrolments in 2025. For more information, please contact the school office.
In October 2024, Ruawai College was successful in its bid to establish an onsite services academy, which opened this year. Partnering with the New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry of Education, the school is currently the only service academy provider in the Kaipara Region. ¢
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The cottages are fully carpeted with an open plan design of the kitchen, dining, and lounge areas, which create a seamless flow throughout the living space, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing at the end of the day. A modern wet area shower awaits, providing convenience and ease of use. These properties also include a single garage with an automatic door opener, ensuring your vehicles are safely housed. Additionally, residents have access to a
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Excitement is building and tickets are selling fast for the first-ever Kaipara Singers and Songwriters Festival, a Dargaville-based showcase of musical talent, which also serves as a chance to boost local hospitality and tourism.
“We’re putting together this first event as a sort of market research, so we can plan on making it even bigger in subsequent years. There’s so much we can add, and this is something that Dargaville needs,” says co-organiser Pete O’Neill.
Dargaville is a musical town with a rich legacy of composers and performers. A big new section of the local museum features a tribute to that history. Pete has rallied a long list of the best in the west to fill out a day of musical appreciation spanning multiple genres. The line-up includes Vanessa Henderson, Tribal Fire, Monty Bevans, Alastair Goodland, Maggie Cocco, the Fred Ratana Band, Rod Dog and TT Henare, across two venues spanning from 3pm until late at night on April 5.
“I love this concept, and getting to work alongside these guys who have been doing this for ages,” says TT, who describes his style of indie and alternative rock as being influenced by bands like Ecstasy and Nirvana.
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“It’s awesome to have all of these genres and all of these performers working together, and to be able to be part of that.”
Mr Henare is working on two entirely new compositions for the event, and it will be the first time that they are played to an audience. That fits perfectly with the ethos of this festival as a showcase of songwriting skills. Despite being from many different musical backgrounds, acoustic and electric, solo and ensemble-
based, all the musicians taking part are proponents of writing music from the heart.
The structure of the day has been designed to encourage patrons to spend some time enjoying Dargaville as well as the music on offer. At 3pm the Central Hotel opens its doors for an acoustic set even non-ticket holders can attend for a small cover charge. Then, there’s a break in which people are encouraged to sample some of the flavours of Dargaville’s excellent eateries, followed by a 7pm kick-off at the Dargaville Club as the music gets cranked up and the dance floor comes alive. Tickets gain access to both shows, and can be grabbed from the Good Life Store on Victoria Street.
“I firmly believe that any of the musicians who are taking part are well worth the ticket price, and that this is going to be an exciting afternoon and evening for Dargaville,” says Mr O’Neill. ¢
After a decade of experience, real estate agent Glen Pollington has partnered with Arizto to bring
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“I love real estate and seeing people happy and excited. I have been working in Dargaville for a while and enjoy the thrill of helping people solve their problems,” said Glen.
Sought after by Arizto, a top business in New Zealand for growth, Glen joined the company to provide the area with the excellent features it offers. “Arizto is excelling with its technology and ease of
getting people to do paperwork, it is all digital with electronic signatures making it easy for clients.
“I specifically chose that company. It was not in town yet, and offered people a two per cent commission and a no sale, no fee policy.
“There are exceptions like if you want to upgrade your Trade Me listing to a better platform there is a fee. We advertise on arizto.co.nz and top real estate websites — Trade Me, One Roof, Real Estate NZ, Homes and Hougarden.”
Vendors also receive professional photos, videos and copywriting, a property floor plan, open homes and more. He lives by his motto — honest, reliable, quality service.
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Aside from starting with a new real estate company, Glen is excited about
moving an office located at 105 Victoria Street, Dargaville, in the near future. From there, he plans to expand and build a team.
Whether buying or selling, Glen can assist you with your housing needs. For more information, contact Glen on 021 209 7194 or glen.p@arizto.co.nz. ¢
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Young competitors from Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifesaving
Lifesaving in Mount Maunganui recently.
“This festival is where a lifelong passion starts, and where they learn the skills and resilience that will ultimately save lives,” said Mangawhai Heads VLS junior surf coordinator Vanessa Fulton.
Twelve young hopefuls represented the Mangawhai Heads club and received many awards. It was 11-year-old Lily-Mae Holtzhausen’s first time at the event and she came back victorious with two medals — a U11 female sprints silver and a U12 team board relay bronze placement.
“Oceans was an amazing experience. I made lots of friends and there was great sportsmanship and support,” said Lily.
“My favourite races were the board races and beach sprints. I would recommend it to anyone who likes competing in junior surf lifesaving.”
The Mangawhai Heads competitors were part of 726 youth participating in the four-day carnival for 10 to 14-year-olds. For Inez Fulton, it was her third and final time competing in the event.
“Oceans is such a great event, as you get to compete against some of the best athletes in the country,” said Inez.
In her final time being involved in the festival, Inez took first place in the U14 female board race. Lola Wood and Lara Lay won bronze in the U12 female board relay, and Ryder Sax won gold in the U12 male run swim run and bronze in the U12 male diamond.
“I will carry the friendships I’ve made through to the senior level. It’s my last year at Oceans, and I have acquired so much knowledge and experience. The gold medal in my board race was the icing on the cake.” ¢
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Mangawhai Waka Ama is hosting its inaugural Surf To Surf races and invites everyone to join the fun.
Running from Saturday, April 5 at 9am, and Sunday, April 6, the club is putting on a series of races for paddlers and spectators to enjoy. The W6 (six paddlers) 30km return relay race kicks off the event, followed by the 10km estuary race on Saturday and an open surf competition on Sunday.
“About 50 club members have put their hands up for volunteering roles doing different tasks across a couple of days. We are looking for sponsors, spot prizes and first place,” said organiser Graeme White.
“We are grateful for the interest from the community. The relay is down to Waipu from the Mangawhai Heads Estuary, and
at Waipu Cove, teams will change over to a new set of paddlers before returning. We expect the first paddlers to return at about noon.
“The W6 race (six paddlers) has mixed teams, with at least six females. We are incorporating crossing over the bar at Mangawhai along the coast and doing a beach landing at Waipu Cove.”
There are plenty of opportunities for spectators to enjoy the race along the shore.
“Spectators can see the start line at the estuary, Picnic Bay, Mangawhai Heads Surf Beach or the Coastal Walkway between Langs Beach and Waipu Cove.”
In the afternoon, novice and junior paddlers can take to the water in a 10km return race from the estuary to the Mangawhai Tavern. Sunday’s surfing competition will start at 9.30am.
“On Sunday, we have a W4 (four-man waka) having a surfing competition at the Mangawhai bar. There will be two waka at a time showing their style and catching some waves to be graded accordingly.”
Race numbers are limited to 28 waka. Registrations can be done online
at the Waka Ama New Zealand (WANZ) events page, with entries closing on March 28. The event is sanctioned by WANZ.
“We plan on providing a festival-like event, and hope to show people how exciting waka ama can be. It will be a pretty exciting sight.”
Anyone interested in joining the club can find out more at facebook. com/MangawhaiWakaAma or mangawhaiwakaama.nz. ¢
After another successful exhibition, 3D Unleashed, the Mangawhai Artists Gallery has more in store for art enthusiasts in Kaipara.
Three-dimensional work was the highlight of the exhibition at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery. In the annual 3D exhibition, more than 20 artists demonstrated their skill and versatility in a variety of mediums.
Musical instruments were used by Alix St Clair as the base for her creations, using paper mosaic techniques. It was a class on paper mosaic that caught Alix’s attention and started her on her current path. Alix has created mosaics inspired by photos, magazine ads, media promos and other artists’ work, and has decorated a few 3D objects in her creative journey.
Badenhurst continued her exploration of the human form with a bust and hand, and Nelly van der Oord delighted us with her Alice in Wonderland teapot.
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Nearly 200 submissions on plans to revitalise the Mangawhai Heads reserve area and beachfront amenities have been pored over and discussed by Kaipara District Council staff and elected members.
Of these, a notable number were in opposition to one facet of the proposed plan. While expanded and rethought parking gained approval, as did the provision of facilities for surf lifesavers, the proposition to open up the popular seaside area to commercial operations was met with criticism.
Glass was the medium of choice for Carol Prescott with the moon as her inspiration, while Gabrielle Ashton created her masterpieces from fused glass and hand-worked glass beads.
Lucy Bucknall worked with bronze, creating limited-edition works of art. Ceramics and pottery formed a significant part of the exhibition. The albatross was the inspiration for a work contributed by Jay Allen, while baby elephants were the subject of Jill Guillemin’s works.
Kay Airey’s ceramics feature candle holders, while Lena Nelson contributed one of her signature necklaces. Mel
Sue Fitzgerald created Hakame bud vases and native tree-inspired sgraffito bowls, and Sheryl Jury returned with her plant pots and saucers. Amanda Morton exhibited for the first time by creating a large sculptural pot. Mark Lewington contributed an enamel and acrylic work inspired by a banana skin. Several artists used recycled or found materials as their tools of choice.
A new exhibition, Two Artists — One Colourful Journey, is now on at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery daily, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, or from 9am on Saturday, until April 3. ¢
“Some considered it would not prove commercially viable (or at least not year-round), would draw business away from other eateries, would add further pressure to the limited parking available, and would detract from the much valued natural landscape,” said the KDC’s Mark Schreurs in his report to the Mangawhai Heads Reserve Concept Plan Working Group.
Other critiques hinged on whether or not the lease for such a prime spot could be fairly apportioned, and some correspondents proposed a series of middle ground alternatives. One was to allow a small number of vendors to
situate food trucks at the beach in peak tourist season.
Another was to license a small cafe, which would pay rent to the KDC, all of which would be earmarked for reserve upkeep. A third idea was for a kiosk to be established within the surf lifesaving buildings, with funds raised from its operation going toward surf safety initiatives.
One of the greatest desires expressed by the public, and folded into the plans being finalised by the council, is the preservation of the natural beauty of the beach and headland, part of the backdrop to one of the world’s most acclaimed coastal walks. ¢
We launched a new online payment portal on Wednesday 19 March. If you pay your council bills online, you’ll notice a fresh new look as part of this upgrade.
Now you can pay your rates, water bill, dog registration, and more all in one place. Eventually, all of our online forms will be on the new portal. If you need help, contact our customer support team at 0800 727 059 or council@kaipara.govt.nz.
February’s dry weather slowed unsealed road maintenance, so our crews focused on wet roll grades to improve road shape and durability. Lime was used to bind aggregate, enhancing stability and reducing material loss.
Pre-reseal repairs for the 2024/2025 season are 95% complete, with resealing set to begin now and finish by the end of April.
Rehabilitation works on Victoria Street are now starting in May, earlier than scheduled.
Council roading contractors are starting works on a slip repair on Colville Road. While the team is working, the section of the road will be closed between Bassett Street and State Highway 1.
Road closure dates: 24 March 2025 to early June 2025.
Please follow the detours and directions of our staff on site. Where our works directly affect access properties, we are contacting owners individually beforehand.
• Council Workshop, 9.30am Fri 4 Apr, Tangiteroria Sports Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria and on YouTube
• Council Briefing, 10.30am Fri 4 Apr, Tangiteroria Sports Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria and on YouTube
• Economic Development Committee Briefing, 1pm Tues 8 Apr, Sportsville, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville
• Council Briefing, 9.30am Wed 16 April, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube
• Council Meeting, 10am Wed 30 April, Tangiteroria Community Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria and on YouTube
Please visit Council’s website for the most up-to-date information or call council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor.
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The Dargaville Little Theatre is set for a busy few months ahead, with rehearsals beginning for a literary classic, as fundraising continues to get a team of thespians to Monaco.
The cast of the theatre company’s new production met with director Adrian Humm last Sunday to take a look at one of the most wellloved comedies of all time, the high–society satire, The Importance of Being Earnest.
Written by Oscar Wilde in the 1890s, it’s a comedy of unscrupulous schemes, false names, upper-class obsessions and skewed social manners, which has been referenced and parodied thousands of times itself, and forms the basis for a lot of modern situational comedy. Wilde was a maverick in his day, living amid the gentry of Victorian-era London and skewering their hypocrisies and flaws with his sharp wit.
There will be weeks of rehearsal ahead to master the quirky characters of The Importance of Being Earnest, and their rapid-fire dialogue, packed with sneaky barbs and jokes. When June, and show season rolls around, it will all pay off with plenty of laughs.
Meanwhile, the cast of the Dargaville Little Theatre’s nationally award-winning production, Out of Mind, continue to fundraise to get to Monaco and the Mondial du Theatre competition. To get the Kauri Coast on to the global stage they need to pay for their own travel arrangements, and that means plenty of opportunities for the public to assist them by supporting their efforts. Look out for more fundraising events from the DLT crew, or get behind the cause by visiting givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-dargavillelittle-theatre-get-to-the-world. ¢
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Hukatere Hall is hosting its annual Wood Chop Competition creating a hub for woodchoppers from across Northland and families to enjoy the occasion.
Families, competitors and supporters are welcome to attend the excitement starting at 10.30am on Saturday, April 12, at the Hukatere Hall, 605 Tinopai Road,
Tinopai. Chopping begins at 11am and finishes at 3pm.
“It is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we love getting people together for a great day out enjoying our rural area’s community spirit,” said secretary Nicola Hawkes.
“We have food and drinks and sheep on the spit rolls with gravy and mint sauce, mussel fritters and other barbecue meals are on the menu.”
Bouncy castles, live music and witnessing skilled woodchoppers are in store for those attending. With registrations closing on the day, competitors can still sign up to be part of the fun.
When restoration efforts began on the hall in 2022, so did the community feel. Each year, the event helps fund work and maintenance at the hall, and this year, there is an additional building for the committee to maintain — the Saint Michael on the Hill Church.
“Not only is the money raised used to look after the hall but for the church — we bought it last December. We are
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Maungatūroto celebrates a creative milestone on April 4, with the opening of a dedicated art gallery space.
While working on the Maungatūroto town gardens, a group of volunteers came to the realisation that there were numerous artists in their number. A discussion about collaborating to promote art and creativity launched the quest for a perfect gallery space. A prominent mainstreet site was soon found beneath the Holy Trinity Church.
“Originally we were looking at a pop-up space near the library, but we reasoned that this might prevent displaying some larger works. Instead we went looking for another space, and found the former opportunity shop under the church, which we have renovated,” said art group spokesperson David Gunson.
Hüsselmann, Gunsmoke, Josie Gritten and Fred Renata. It will be open to the public from Friday, April 4, at 11am, on the lower level of the Holy Trinity Church on Hurndall Street.
Regular viewing hours will run from Thursdays to Saturdays, from 11am to 4pm, though viewing by appointment will be possible at other times. ¢
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The plan among the foundation group of artists is to run the gallery for the benefit of the whole local creative community, as well as celebrating the
talent and insight of local people. With the help of the Maungatūroto Residents Association and the Holy Trinity Church, extensive renovations of the former opshop space have been undertaken, and now the founding artists are ready to welcome the public to their new gallery.
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Honda’s next-generation Civic Hatch SR is here, and the 11th hatchback to wear one of the most famous badges in motoring history comes with some surprises.
“The Honda Civic is our most recognised model that has a pioneering history,” said Honda New Zealand managing director Nobuya Sonoda.
“Known for its exceptional driver experience, it’s a Kiwi favourite that many households are familiar with. Now in its 11th generation, our Civic boasts our latest hybrid technology. It has grown up to become a premium Honda designed for exhilarating drives. We can’t wait for our loyal fans to try it for themselves.”
The Civic has been delivering good fuel economy since 1973, when the first of the marque hit roads snarled up by a major oil crisis. Honda used its skills creating small, but powerful, motorcycle engines to invent compound vortex controlled combustion, a game-changer, which eliminated the need for a catalytic converter. By the fourth generation, Hondas had served up a legend, with the 1600cc VTEC motor still a popular choice for engine swaps today.
The latest addition to the Civic family is the first in the history of the brand to come as a hybrid. Adding electrical power to popular badges has been a winner for many automakers in the era of high fuel prices, and the Honda Civic Hatch SR hybrid is no exception. It arrived in New Zealand early in January, and it’s been
an asset to the Honda brand as it builds on previous hybrids such as the smaller CR-Z, while offering tiny fuel bills and no all-electric range anxiety.
Honda has offered a Hybrid since the first Insight was released to compete with the Toyota Prius, but adding the e:HEV system to the proven Civic formula ups the ante. Like the Insight and CR-Z, the Civic Hatch SR hybrid charges as you drive, never needs plugging in and isn’t based around a huge and heavy battery. What’s more, with road user charges looming for many electric vehicles, a standard hybrid avoids any kind of fees, for now.
While most hybrids are not made for pure performance, the trade-off between peace at the pump and roadgoing engagement is more of a balance with the new Civic. Honda is upfront about taking cues and lessons from the Civic Type R, which blitzed the Nurburgring in Germany. That means sharper handling, better acceleration and a suite of electronic settings that enable you to customise the driving experience. With many hybrids leaning into economy, rather than experience, the new Civic Hatch SR Hybrid is a worthy successor to the neat little CRZ, though with far more usable space. ¢
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 square metres, Prolan is, economically, a 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,” says Murray. ¢
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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.
April
Creative Northland — 1 April, noon–4pm at the SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, 36 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Tiakina te Kaitiaki – Caring for the carer — Christine West will be at Whānau Focus Tuesday, 1st April, 9.30am–12.30pm. Nau mai haere mai, pop in for a cuppa and catch up with Christine if you need any support whānau. For more information call Christine on 021 441 457.
Ministry of Education — 2 April, Heartlands Services, Whanau Focus Building, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.
Easter Egg Hunt at the Dargaville Riverside Gardens – Taha Awa — 5 April, gates open 9.30am. Activities from 10am. Hunt starts 11am. Age 9 years & under, entry by gold coin donation. Check our Facebook page: Dargaville Riverside Gardens — Taha Awa. DRESS UP: Come along in your Easter-themed costume, prizes for best costume.
Ruawai Festival 25 — 5 April, Ruawai Tokatoka Hall 9am to 3ish. Koha entry, food, info, crafts.
Kaipara Songwriters Festival — 5 April, Central Hotel, 3pm–6pm, Dargaville Club 7pm–finish. Tickets available at Good Life Store, $25 each. Tickets limited. Lots of artists.
Growth Advisor Visit — Northland Inc, 9 April, 10am–3pm at SEED Co-Working Office, 36 Victoria St, Dargaville.
Whānau Hauora Catch Up Ruawai — April 9th, War Memorial Hall, 25 Ruawai Wharf Road, Ruawai. Free miri miri, IRD ladies will be on site. Pop in for a cuppa and catch up with our team, 9.30am–12.30pm. All who pop in will go into the draw to win $100 Woolworths voucher. Nau Mai Haere Mai.
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.
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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.
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.
Tangiteroria Community Complex — Mondays: Pickleball 6pm, phone Sarah 021 772 822. Tuesdays: Yoga 6pm, phone Sharon 021 981 135, $15 per session. Wednesdays: Indoor Bowls (fortnightly in summer, weekly in winter) 6pm, phone Mel 021 772 822; Squash, phone Donna 021 761 022; Exercise Room, phone Mel 021 772 822. We ask participants are a Complex Member for all above activities. For Pickleball and Bowls it’s a gold coin donation.
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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WED 26 2:27am (1.0m) 8:49am (2.9m) 3:04pm (0.8m) 9:19pm (2.9m) THU 27 3:27am (0.7m) 9:44am (3.1m) 3:57pm (0.6m) 10:12pm (3.1m)
MANGAWHAI HEADS
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30 2:30am (0.4m) 8:53am (2.8m) 2:57pm (0.3m) 9:21pm (2.8m) MON 31 3:19am (0.3m) 9:43am (2.9m) 3:47pm (0.3m) 10:10pm (2.9m) TUE 01 4:08am (0.3m) 10:34am (2.9m) 4:36pm (0.3m) 11:00pm (2.9m)
1 Flier (5)
4 Looking worried, sullen, annoyed (8) 9 Sweepstake (6)
14 Complaint (5)
15 On very close, friendly terms; sharing secrets (2,5,2,7)
17 Water-loving animal (5)
18 Religious sister (3)
19 With gaiety (7)
20 Had (9)
21 Wrote (6) 24 New York island (9)
25 Underside (6)
26 Roundabout way (6)
29 Thwarted (10)
31 Cereal plant (3)
32 Revolving (6)
33 White Greek cheese (4)
35 Age (3)
37 Epic tale (4)
39 Abridged (9)
40 Travel plan (9)
41 Boat’s rear (5)
42 Illegally imported (8)
47 Cowboy films, books (8)
51 Water birds (5)
55 Record for TV replay (9)
56 Self-service restaurant (9)
58 Settlement (4)
59 Road-making substance (3)
60 Surprise attack (4)
61 Theatre guides (6)
62 Self-image (3)
63 Unattainable ambitions (4,6)
66 French brandy (6)
67 Keen discernment (6)
69 Lack of prejudice (9)
72 Health professional (6)
73 Have an effect on (9)
75 Dodging (7)
77 Mimic (3)
80 Australian marsupial (5)
81 Halts completely (5,2,1,4,4)
82 Matching (5)
83 Burlesque (6)
84 Allergic rhinitis (3,5)
85 Perch (5)
2 Police officer (9)
3 Different (5)
5 Tangible (4)
6 Lacking (7)
7 Quirk (12)
8 Donates (5)
9 Deference (7)
10 Total failure (4)
11 Soapsuds (6)
12 Demon (5)
13 Wander without aim (7)
14 Bestowed (7)
16 Drum-shaped (11)
22 Affix (6)
23 Hold (7)
24 Ford car model (7)
25 Multiplies (6)
Contact our Care Home Manager, Jill Morris-Ioane 09 439 6367. We
27 The outdoors (4,3)
28 Laud (6)
30 Affair of honour (4)
32 Completely demolished (5)
34 Void (5)
36 Finest (4)
38 Furnish with weapons (3)
42 Cut off (5)
43 Downfall (7)
44 Expand (4)
45 Please (anag)(6)
46 North Britons (5)
48 Group of northern European countries (11)
49 Very severe or serious (7)
50 Novel (3)
51 Protection system (7)
52 Filter (6)
53 Easily (12)
54 Organ knob (4)
57 Write-up (6)
64 Of great significance (9)
65 Fried batter circle (7)
66 Mobile home (7)
68 Handcuff (7)
70 Milk sugar (7)
71 Musical composition (6)
72 Tough fabric (5)
74 Body tissue fluid (5)
76 Dance club (5)
78 Indian garment (4)
79 Unoccupied (4)
Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
ACROSS: 1 Ahead, 4 Rotten to the core, 14 Local, 15 Proof, 16 Elliptical, 17 Banjo, 19 Nag, 20 Pioneer, 21 Meteorite, 22 Behave, 25 Ambiguity, 27 Report, 28 Heaped, 33 Leprechaun, 35 Loo, 36 Climax, 37 Unit, 39 Fir, 41 Nomadic, 42 Talent, 43 Accompany, 44 Often, 45 Deranged, 50 Up, 51 Brunette, 55 Egypt, 58 Undecided, 59 Top ten, 60 Spoiled, 61 Sue, 63 Trap, 64 Pastry, 65 Rue, 66 Smokestack, 68 Bother, 69 Forced, 71 Burnished, 76 Halved, 77 Frankness, 79 Unblock, 81 Goo, 84 Theme, 85 Bridegroom, 86 Value, 87 Issue, 88 Get your skates on, 89 Ashen.
DOWN: 2 Hermit, 3 Adorn, 5 Owls, 6 Trident, 7 Nutmeg, 8 Oscar, 9 Hilltop, 10 Cube, 11 Rinsed, 12 Scone, 13 Aligned, 14 Located, 18 Bewitching, 23 Mural, 24 Artisan, 26 Marsala, 27 Rooftop, 29 Pennant, 30 Remote, 31 Glued, 32 Saucer, 34 Near, 36 Crate, 38 Thyme, 40 Omen, 45 Doubt, 46 Radiant, 47 Nice, 48 Endear, 49 Gypsy, 50 Uttered, 52 Unpleasant, 53 Epistle, 54 Trench, 55 Edition, 56 Upset, 57 Beds, 62 Joint, 67 Deflate, 68 Bargain, 70 Caribou, 72 Upsurge, 73 Delete, 74 Angela, 75 Accuse, 76 House, 78 Nails, 80 Leads, 82 Levy, 83 Solo. 5x5
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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.
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.
THURSDAY 27TH MARCH 2025
FEEDER CALVES - 11.30AM Start
Bull & Heifer Feeder Calves
STORE CATTLE - 12.30PM Start
A/c Te Ruaroa Ltd (J & S Rhynd)Annual Draft
60 x TQ Simi & SimiX Weaner Steers
Farm Clearance Auction
Friday 28th March 2025
11am start, viewing from 9.30am
On Farm at 258 Greenhill Road, Ruawai
On A/c Greenhill Stud
Farm Vehicles
• Case IH Puma 180 CAB FEL Tractor with Titanium loader and 2mtr bucket (8,000 hours, Norwood WHG for service) Available for viewing by arrangement.
• Nissan Navara 4WD single cab flat deck 2011 (119,962kms, registered & WOF current, 2488cc)
• Mazda Bongo Ute RR1735 plates (Diesel, not registered)
• Bedford J5LC5 truck, ID4976 plates (Diesel. Hydraulic tray)
• Honda Quad TRX450FM2 • Quad trailer
• Cambridge Roller 11ft
Farm Implements
• Farm trailer (10tonne) Cub 5000 (Hydraulic ram good)
• Fert spreader (little use) Rata Spreadmax Vogal TPL750 2019 (shed stored, no rust)
• Soil scoop (hydraulics good)
• Land plane Adler razor level 2019
• Bale elevator (conventional bales) 1950s classic
• Hustler Soft Hands Double Bale Grab 2015 (shed stored)
• Mobile diesel tank with pump (new electric pump)
• James SuperSubsoiler
Farm Gear Sundries
• Wool press (steel)
• Prattley sheep weigh scale 3way drafter without load bars
• Combi clamp sheep handler
SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639 552.
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.
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 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.
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.
SITUATIONS VACANT
(21 hours per week)
We are looking for a great communicator & computer literate person to join our team. The successful applicant will be able to engage with people, understand individual or whānau needs and connect clients with services and information they require.
They will be able to plan, organise and problem solve and will be competent with computer skills including video conferencing and using digital technology platforms. They will have good knowledge of different government agencies and understand key processes. They will build partnerships and networks with other community/government agencies and organisations.
The role is three days a week, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, total 21 hours.
Please apply in writing to manager@whanaufocus.co.nz by 5.00 pm, Monday 7th April 2025.
50 x YQ Simi & SimiX Weaner Heifers
September onwards born calves raised on TQ Hill Country DARGAVILLE WEANER FAIR
Carrfields are pleased to be entrusted to sell their annual draft.
Further inquiries & entries contact:
Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Michael Younger 027 439 4023
DRESS UP for the Easter Egg Hunt at Dargaville Riverside Gardens — Taha Awa. Come along in your Easter themed costume, prizes for best costume, Saturday 5th April, from 9.30am.
• EF Reels • EF pigtails stds • EF rods
• Misc farm small gear (in boxes)
• Wooden wool press (for bar leaner)
• Indoor 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
WHOLESALE PRICED plants 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.
DARGAVILLE AMBULANCE. Volunteers wanted. Contact Station Officer on 022 424 6685.
Process Staff (Full-time, fixed, on call) Monday – Friday with occasional Saturday work.
Pristine Biologicals produces Bovine Serum for one of the largest manufacturers of vaccines in the world.
• Are you a dynamic go getter, with a passion to succeed in your job?
• Do you have the ability to work within a team and utilise your own initiative?
• Are you a think-outside-the-square individual whom can follow compliance and hygiene guidelines and adhere to health and safety regulations?
Having a Forklift licence, Mechanical Knowledge and a sense of humour would be advantageous but not essential.
If this sounds like you please email your CV and cover letter to: careers@pristine.co.nz Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Applications close 31st March 2025
We are seeking Teacher Aides to support a range of special need students here at Dargaville High School for up to 25 hours per week, term time only.
The successful applicant will have:
• A cheerful disposition and an ability to build a positive relationship with the students, staff and whanau.
• Help to assist teachers in the implementation of programmes.
• Support the goals, objectives and policies of the school.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• You will be employed under the new Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.
Please send a C.V. and covering letter to: Dargaville High School 57 Plunket Street, Dargaville Or email office@darghigh.school.nz
Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025
TREE SERVICES
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
WORK WANTED FORESHORE CARPETS Supply and installation of carpet and vinyl. Ian 027 499 6413.
5TH APRIL — Easter Egg Hunt at
— Taha
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 HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
EASTER EGG HUNT at Dargaville Riverside Gardens — Taha Awa Saturday 5th April, 9 years & under. Gates open 9.30am, entry by gold coin donation. Activities from 10am, Hunt starts at 11am. BBQ & refreshments available. Facebook page: Dargaville Riverside Gardens — Taha Awa.
IRIS RIKI, or friends or relatives please contact Dargaville Self Storage phone 09 439 3075.
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).
ATTENTION RUAWAI COLLEGE STUDENTS ON THE DARGAVILLE TOWNSHIP BUS ROUTE:
The designated bus stop is Dargaville Warehouse.
Please arrive on time for the 8:00am pick-up. The drop-off is at 3:30pm.
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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on the 18th March.
Public notice
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
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 only publication of this notice.
