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April 12 2016

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Football festival grows Sharing the space

Utilising shared public spaces are at the centre of a ‘placemaking concept plan’ …

Kaipara kids are Weet Bix kids

Kids from around the region swam, cycled then ran …

p The Silverfern Farms Football Festival saw a boost in numbers this year with children from six local primary schools taking part — up from four schools last year. The event was organised in conjunction with Sport Northland and the Northern Football Federation. Sport Northland community advisor, Joey Yovich, says the event is all about having fun and trying out the sport. “The numbers of schools involved has grown since last year which has been really great to see,” he says.

Green light for Matakohe bridges u by Ayla Miller

After years of campaigning by road users and residents, two one-lane bridges on State Highway 12 near Matakohe will be replaced with two-lane crossings along with a realignment of State Highway 12.

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Ge-tech work is underway to determine a final road design following consultation with iwi and local landowners, with work expected to begin late next year or early in 2018.

The stretch of State Highway 12 through Matakohe will be straightened to create a safer and more direct connection after the New Zealand Transport Association agreed it was a

safety risk for all road users as well as causing delays for commercial freight vehicles travelling to and from the west coast. continued on page 3…

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p The Northern Wairoa Boating Club’s annual raft and kayak race saw a small but cheerful group of crafty rafter’s test their endurance on the river with six woman team ‘Pretty Tough’ coming in first, closely followed by ‘Kaihu Krocodiles’. The winners were awarded the prestigious Edgar Bradley Memorial Trophy and $200 to split between them. Competitors had to paddle their way from the old boat shed slipway on the Kaihu River, around the bridge that crosses the Northern Wairoa to the finish at the boating club slipway.

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p Pouto School students, Saphire Gavin-Gray and William Job, visited Kai iwi lakes with their school as part of their water safety programme. George Williams, Amanda Rogers and Serena Carran, members of the Hikuwai o Kaipara Waka Ama Club introduced them to paddling in a canoe. The children were also introduced to sailing from a Yachting New Zealand instructor. Principal Margie Ormsby says they had the opportunity to experience something which they may like to pursue later in life, such as waka ama or sailing. “We are really appreciative of the girls taking time out of their day to day jobs to support the children learning water safety.”

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p Children’s author Sophie Siers will be at Harding Park for the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club ‘Crank Up Day’ on April 16 celebrating the launch of her book ‘Allis the little tractor.’ “It’s a story for everyone,’ says Sophie, “from the very young to the very old — we all love a story about friendship and making dreams come true.” Visitors will be able to see Allis in the flesh as the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club have their very own Allis Chalmers tractor on display. $5 from each book purchased will go to Save the Children.

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Green light for Matakohe bridges “To do this we need to realign a section of the highway to remove tight corners and create safer and easier access to the Kauri Museum,” says Sarah Azam, NZTA Auckland and Northland media manager. “There are about a dozen sites for the geo-tech work. There will be minimal impact on the affected properties and we have permission from all affected property owners. “Indicative plans will be shared with the local communities later this year for their feedback. Detailed designs will then be made and construction is planned to get underway late next year or early p Sue Reyland, Matakohe resident 2018.” and road alignment campaigner, and Pete her husband Sue Reyland, Matakohe resident, has been campaigning for a campaign experience has been a ‘huge total road alignment for four years since process’. “I would like to thank Kaipara her and her daughter were involved in residents for their support,” she says. a head on collision on the Anderson’s Community consultation will occur bridge in 2012. over May–June and will include She says she is delighted with the consideration of what residents would announcement and has heard about like to see happen with the current many incidents on the bridges. “My road after the realignment, where campaign all along has been about the local roads will access the state safety. Ten people have been killed on highway, what the new intersections those bridges.” look like and how the environment will She will be organising a community be enhanced, including stormwater meeting in the near future and says the treatment and landscaping. ¢ ®

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A significant number of submissions opposed the proposed ban on powerboats amongst the 1,024 received by the Kaipara District Council during the consultation on the Kai Iwi Lakes — Taharoa Domain — Draft Reserve Management Plan. Friends of Kai Iwi Lakes spokesperson Rob Stevenson, says he is pleased with the quantity of submissions. “It shows the work we have done has really got under the public’s skin and created a lot of interest. The team has done a fantastic job and we would like to thank all the submitters for engaging in the process.” p Submissions received by the Kaipara District Council show A summary collated by that a significant number of people oppose the banning of the KDC outlines the main power boats on the lakes reasons given for opposing the ban on powerboating including would be a reduction in the use of the memories, family connections, and lakes if powerboating was to cease and associated boating activities. concerns over the effect this would The summary states: ‘The lakes have on local economy. Those in favour of the ban stated are a nationally renowned water skiing site, playing host to national environmental concerns as their competitions and being home to the reason for supporting the ban. Kai Iwi Lakes Water Ski Club; The Banning trout releasing was another Lakes’ sheltered waters are an ideal common issue with a review generally environment for teaching children supported to determine if there is a to water ski, fostering the next negative effect on native species. Hearings are set for Tuesday, April 12 generation into this sport and there are few other places where these water and Wednesday, April 13, from 8.30am sports can be enjoyed in Northland.’ –8.00pm at the Northern Wairoa War There was an expectation that there Memorial Hall in Dargaville. ¢

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Park shuts for improvements

Hungry households on the rise u by Rose Stirling

The Dargaville Combined Churches Food Bank is appealing for donations after a recent spike in demand for their services.

u by Rose Stirling

Selwyn Park has been temporarily closed while council completes drainage work Kaipara District Council Parks and Community manager, Sue Hodge, says the park is being closed until the end of the month for safety reasons and to allow heavy machinery to do their work efficiently. As a result of the drainage problems at the park the council has

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decided to undertake work there. Park users should be happy to know that the work will mean they can access the park no matter the weather. “The central field will be able to be used all year round and massive damage like that experienced in 2014 by the circus won’t occur in wet weather events. The area is prone to water saturation and takes several days of sunny weather to dry out,” says Hodge. Drainage work is expected to be finished by the end of April. The skatepark and the children’s playground will however continue to remain open ¢

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Food Bank coordinator, Millie, says they need donations of both food and cash. “In the last 12 months we’ve seen a big increase. We used to get requests for approximately 30 food parcels per month and now we are getting requests for around 40.” Bank volunteers use only their first names to prevent unsolicited calls. Northern Wairoa Budgeting services and food bank volunteer, Ivy, says an increase in rental prices in the district as well as well as unusual weather patterns affecting seasonal workers in the last year were the driving force behind the increase. “A lot of our clients are short-term seasonal workers and this season has been particularly erratic because of the weather. As as a result they’ve been out of work and unable to receive welfare, so these people need food parcels to help tide them over.” Ivy also believes that high rental prices have placed further pressure on families bottom lines. “Currently there are not many low value rental properties around.” Furthermore she says that older single people who find themselves out of work struggle on the single person’s benefit. ”The single benefit barely covers their rent and doesn’t provide any extras for the likes of food — these

p Hard times: Dargaville Combined Churches Food Bank coordinator, Millie, holds an empty box she hopes to fill with food

people are by the far the hardest hit.” The bank currently needs donations of necessity items such as rice, flour, sugar, pasta and tinned goods as well as perishable goods. To donate, non-perishable items can be dropped off in the Food Rescue Box at the Countdown supermarket. Perishable items such as meat or cash donations can be dropped off at the Citizens Advice Bureau, Monday to Friday, 10am–1pm. Anyone in need of a food parcel can apply through Work and Income, The Northern Wairoa Budgeting Services, Kaipara Budgeting or Te Ha. ¢

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 12 - 2016

Sharing the space

Art creates enthusiasm

u by Ayla Miller

u by Ann Morgan

Utilising shared public spaces are at the centre of a ‘placemaking concept plan’ released by the Kaipara District Council, and council staff are putting this into action with a story reading session at the band rotunda in Dargaville this Thursday.

The Mangawhai Art Trail saw many art enthusiasts visit town appreciating the 52 artists’ works on display at the 20 different venues.

Placemaking is a term used for the hands-on approach used to improve public spaces in a community and strengthening the connection between people and the places they share. Community facilitator Darlene Lang Gent, and community planner Annie Van der Plas, have organised for a story reading session at the p Annie Van der Plas — Kaipara District Council community planner, and Darlene Lang Gent — community band rotunda, to help people facilitator, want to encourage residents to utilise to recognise venues and public spaces public spaces which they can utilise for public events. This idea is a result of feedback “It’s about making where you are a gathered from the community during place you want to be. We have invited a community planning week held last kindys, new entrants and kohanga to the year and the results of this are outlined event so we are hoping there will be a in a Dargaville Placemaking Vision big crowd,” says Darlene. Guide which has been distributed to The key concept is to promote people’s various community groups. health, happiness, and wellbeing and Darlene will be at the Dargaville Darlene is hoping other people will take Library on April 15, 21 and 29 to up the initiative in the future and use the receive feedback on this plan. highlighted shared spaces. The band rotunda area will be “People have indicated they want transformed into an activity zone from to reconnect with the river and public 10 am until 4pm on April 14 with spaces and the band rotunda is a great games for the children. Story reading place for this,” says Annie. will be between 12–1pm. ¢

“This year Brenda Adams helped me organise the event. The art trail has been going for nearly 10 years now and this year went fabulously well and the feedback was incredible,” said organiser Jeanette Vickers. “What was very noticeable was that the people who came through were very positive and interactive. They were engaging with others on the trail and it was a very relaxed weekend. They enjoyed the choice of different mediums and how active the group is in the community.” Jeanette says since it first started there are lots more people participating. “The late Joy Agar organised the first art trail with about five artists. It was created around the Walking Weekend for something of interest for partners of walkers to do whilst they were walking. “Joy has left a real legacy for our town. Her vision also started the art group and her major motto was ‘you have to have fun’. Since the beginning of the group and the art trail we have seen things go from strength to strength. “The feedback we received says it all. People were very excited. They talked about the range and quality

p Jen Colgate with a variety of artwork on display

of art we are producing. This year we had glass, wood turning, mixed media, jewellery, exotic shawls, ceramics, sculptures, paintings and more. The photography has really taken off too. The variety was extremely appreciated. “We are looking forward to the next Art Trail which will be in October and envisage it being just as good if not better.” ¢

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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUNDING The following applications for Capital Grants and Contract for Services have been received by the Council. In accordance with the Council’s Community Assistance Policy these applications are now being advertised for community feedback which will be used to help inform the Council of community thoughts and preferences about funds granted to community groups. When providing feedback it is helpful if you include the reason why you think an activity or activities should be supported or not.

Feedback is required to be with the Council by the close of 22 April 2016. Email us at council@kaipara.govt.nz or write to: Contracts for Service, Kaipara District Council Private Bag 1001 Dargaville, 0340 or phone 0800 727 059.

CONTRACTS FOR SERVICE Organisation

Amount

Service to be provided

Comments

North Kaipara Maori Wardens Association

$3,000 per annum

To visit the Dargaville Library three times a day, and to also be on call if required, to support a safe and secure environment at the library for all users.

This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, as it supports the operation of the library service in Dargaville by helping to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.

North Kaipara Maori Wardens Association

$3,000 per annum

To lock and secure the Taha Awa Gardens in Dargaville every day of the year; visit the Taha Awa Gardens at their discretion throughout the day; and also be on call if required to support a safe and secure environment at the Taha Awa Gardens.

This contract will be a continuation of the service that they currently supply. It is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, as it supports the operation of a park/reserve.

Environmental Education Sustainability Trust

$1,465.33 per annum

To administer Paper4Trees waste minimisation and recycling project at 22 Kaipara Schools. Project rewards schools for recycling by giving them native trees to plant. The programme provides recycling bins for the schools to collect materials to be recycled, but it is up to the school to arrange for the recycling of what is collected.

This service could be considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government as it supports recycling.

Progressive Paparoa and Paparoa Lions Club

$1,650.00 per annum

• To maintain the walkway to the Paparoa Pa site. $1,650.00 per annum is sought from Council, with $2,112 per annum to be provided by Progressive Paparoa and Paparoa Lions to make up the total maintenance budget of $3,762.50 per annum:

This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, as it supports the operation of a reserve and recreation area.

for a three year period

• Track maintenance - $200.00 per month/$2,400.00 per annum for weeding, clearing and maintaining walking track; • Mowing entrance track from Village Green to track start as necessary – 15 times per annum at $57.50 per mow (total $862.00 per annum); and • Weed spraying as required - $500.00 per annum Mangawhai Museum and Historical Society

$82,111.80 per annum for a three year period

• To operate the Mangawhai Museum which collects, cares for, restores and displays items and stories specific to the Mangawhai area. The application seeks assistance with administration costs: • Power - $12,000.00; • Phone and Internet $1,800.00; • Insurance - $10,311.80; • Manager’s Salary - $58,000.00

This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, and the Mangawhai Museum is a community asset. Museums also support economic development, and nurture a sense of place in communities, so contribute directly to community outcomes ‘easy to do business’ and ‘easy to join in.’ The amount of funding sought exceeds the total available in Council’s Grants Budget. If supported, funding would need to be obtained from outside the grant budget.

Total - $82,111.80 per annum

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Kaipara kids are Weet Bix kids

Movie boosts fishing contest

u by Rose Stirling

A record 115 contestants in a Kaipara fishing contest became film stars for a day, when a feature movie got underway last Saturday with filming continuing over the next week.

Kids from around the region swam, cycled then ran their way to a medal in the first Weet Bix Kids Tryathlon to be held in Northland.

p A good contingent of Dargaville Primary School kids took part in this year’s first Weet Bix Kids Tryathlon to be held in Northland

Around 100 Kaipara kids braved the wind and rain to take part in the event which saw hundreds converge at the Waitangi grounds in the Bay of Islands at the weekend. David Marshall, supply chain manager at Sanitarium said the interest in the event “blew him away.” “We knew there was an appetite for the event as we had a lot enquiries from Northlanders. When we compare this to other first time events where the average start out number of participants is 500–600, to have the Northland event sell out with 1,200 registering is staggering,” Mr Marshall said.

Dargaville parent Belinda Gummer’s two children Xavier and Daria Dixon took part in the event. “It was an awesome atmosphere and the grins on the kids’ faces as they crossed the finish line just said it all, even though it was cold and nasty weather they were just all so into it.” Belinda hopes the event will be back again next year. “At the end of the day my son came up to me and said, ‘that was so awesome, I want to do this again’.” Organisers say they will be back. “Yes in 2017, we will back and looking to expand,” said Mr Marshall. ¢

p Simon Mark-Brown — Film director

The Pahi Fishing and Boating Club competition formed the backdrop, and supplied acting extras for a full day of shooting for The Catch, an independent production directed by Simon MarkBrown of Republic Films in Auckland. The event attracted several hundred sightseers after the company spread the word that crowd scenes were required. “It went really well,” said MarkBrown. The local people were

wonderful, some great character faces and we got through a heavy schedule of shooting, much of it on the water with a camera barge and local boats.” Filming will continue at Pahi and surrounding district until next weekend. “The Catch is about a local community and it’s fishing contest — with divisions over the legality of the fish caught. It will be released later this year and I expect to have the inaugural screening here where it was shot.” ¢

CAPITAL DISCRETIONARY GRANTS Organisation

Amount applied for

What is being applied for

Maungaturoto Recreational Society

$10,000.00

Funding to assist in constructing a multi‑purpose This project is to develop a new Activity Park in Maungaturoto. activity park, which caters to bike riders, skateboarders Reserves and recreational facilities are consistent with the and scooter riders. purpose of local government.

Avoca Tangowahine Public Hall

$4,000.00

Funding to purchase a new water tank and thus secure a better water supply.

Halls are consistent with the purpose of local government.

To make essential repairs to the hall roof.

The roof repairs will maintain the integrity of the hall structure and ensure water tightness so the hall can be continued to be utilised by this community. Halls are consistent with the purpose of local government.

Taipuha Hall Society

$5,980.00

Making the building water tight is high priority maintenance.

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This hall does not receive help with its insurance as previously Council‑owned halls currently do, so it is largely self‑sufficient.

This hall does not receive help with its insurance as previously Council‑owned halls currently do, so it is largely self‑sufficient. Paparoa War Memorial Hall Society

$10,000.00 ‑ $20,000.00

To complete the repair and resealing of the hall carpark. (420 square metres were resealed in 2015, but there are 1,215 square metres left to do). Transfield has quoted $51,879.00 to complete this work and it is hoped to undertake this in late 2016 if funding is secured (other funding external funding has been applied for).

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$9,175.00

To purchase a specialist bowling‑green mower to use to maintain the bowling green.

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$5,345.00

To purchase a lawnmower and weed‑eater ‑ $4,845.00, and partial funding towards a composting toilet of $600.00 (the rest of the funding for the toilet has been secured).

Halls are consistent with the purpose of Local Government. The Council resolved to contribute $10,000.00 towards the upgrade of the Hall carpark in July 2014, and this was paid in 2015 to assist with the upgrade.

Recreation facilities are consistent with the purpose of Local Government. Volunteers are involved in the operation of the Bowling Club. Could possibly be considered a recreational facility and a form of community infrastructure (Arty Farties offers community gardens and a community space, facilities workshops for the community, operates a food bank) so could be considered consistent with the purpose of local government, though it is a grey area. Arty Farties is operated by volunteers.

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$7,000.00

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Where It’s Easy to Live Road Works April 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE – Broadspectrum NZ Ltd, Kaipara Branch is continuing their full network round of glyphosate roadside vegetation spraying. The spraying contractor of Broadspectrum NZ Ltd is performing vegetation growth control and roadside spraying alongside sealed and unsealed roads in the Kaipara District. Please refer to program below for location of spraying which is subject to weather conditions. Area specific works planned during April include: • Minor bridge repairs throughout the District • Wet, Roll and Grade (WRG) round in both Northern and Southern Areas on high priority roads (ongoing) • Unsealed road strengthening – Tana Road • Maintenance grading throughout the district when conditions are suitable • Unsealed potholing throughout the district (ongoing) • Mechanised tree pruning throughout the northern half of the district • Targeted noxious weed spraying – Cove Road, Oneriri Road and Paparoa Oakleigh Road We may experience some delays with work programmed during the month of April if weather restricts plant movements Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information.

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Kaipara District Council is setting its fees and charges for 2016/17. Some are proposed to reduce, others to increase. We would like to hear from you about the changes. You can find out all the details on our website – www.kaipara.govt.nz – or you can get hard copies of the fees and charges document and submission forms at our offices: Phone us at

0800 727 059

Or call in to

42 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville or Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Please send your submissions to: “Fees and charges” Kaipara District Council Private Bag 1001, Dargaville, 0340 or by email at council@kaipara.govt.nz, or go online to www.kaipara.govt.nz. SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 22 APRIL 2016.

Diary Note

Want to talk about how we can help make it even easier to live in Kaipara? Then let’s connect. We’re having round table sessions around the district to talk about what’s planned for the coming year, so please mark the dates in your diary now: Mangawhai Domain – 2pm 8 May Maungatoroto Centennial Hall – 6pm 2 May Kaiwaka Sports Facility – 6pm 9 May Paparoa War Memorial Hall – 6pm 10 May Dargaville Wairoa War Memorial Hall – 6pm 3 May If you’re interested in how your community is developing, what’s happening locally and district-wide, then these sessions are for you. Please come along – all are welcome.

Dargaville Library April School Holiday Programme Wednesday 20th April: 10.30am - 11.30am @ the Dargaville Library TRASH TO TREASURE. Learn about recycling, Hear a litterbug story and make a recycled craft. Wednesday 27th April: 10.30am - 11.30am @ the Dargaville Library KAIPARA COMMERCIAL FISHING. A visit from a fisherman, see what’s in his boat, hear a salty story and make a fishy craft. Dargaville Library: 71 Normanby Street, Dargaville, (09) 439 3150.

Council Meetings April 2016 The following meetings have been set down for the month of April and are open to the public. Meeting times and dates may differ from those previously advertised. For confirmation or further information on a particular meeting contact the Customer Services Team on 09 439 3123 or 0800 727 059. 10am Monday 18 April 2016

Sport Rural Travel Fund, Committee Room, Town Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville

8.30 am Thursday 21 April 2016

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10.30 am Thursday 21 April 2016

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Those with a fondness for flying will have the chance to stretch their wings at the Dargaville Aerodrome during their Open House and Fly-in on April 16 to celebrate the club’s 35th anniversary. This year marks 35 years since the official opening of the current aerodrome on Hoanga Road. The airfield, which replaced the Awakino Road airstrip — now the site of the Dargaville Hospital — opened on April 18, 1981 by members of the Northern Wairoa Aero Club, which is now the Dargaville Aero Club. “We will be engaging the local community to show off what the club has to offer, as well as promote Dargaville to flyers from p John Wegg, Dargaville aerodrome flight instructor, wants to foster an interest for flying at the Open House and Fly-in day other parts of the country,” says flight instructor John Wegg. as we can. The club is run by volunteers For club member Bill Rea learning to who do it because they enjoy it,” fly has always been on his bucket list says John. and he recently has gone solo. The Open House and Fly-in day will “You get a great sense of freedom and include introductory flights, helicopter accomplishment,” he says. “Anyone can rides, and ground displays where the do it as long as they pass a medical.” public can get up close with a variety of Dargaville Aerodrome is one of the the club’s aircraft and privately owned few places that people can learn to fly a aircraft, as well as the club’s newest microlight with the added bonus of free addition — a MTOsport auto gyrocopter. flight instruction, thanks to volunteers “We are the friendliest aerodrome like veteran chief flight instructor, Murray in New Zealand,” says John. “Everyone Foster, who has held his licence for is welcome.” There will be lunch available as well 48 years. “We want to foster an interest in as a sausage sizzle and refreshments aviation and to make it as affordable from 11am until 3pm. ¢

p Thomas McMillan, Taerhys Wiripi and Thomas Cole used their mouths to hold a paintbrush to paint each others faces in a lesson on gaining knowledge and empathy for those with disabilities. Kea Scouts meet weekly at the Scout Hall and engage in both active and quiet games, stories and creative crafts, play acting and singing. Scouts will be hosting a dinner and movie night this Saturday 5pm at the Scout Hall for $2 per person. The family friendly movie is the Labyrinth. All proceeds go towards sending scouts and their leaders to NZ Scouting’s 21st Jamboree to be held in Marlborough later this year.

Proud of achievements  Felicity Brackenbury and Jason Hopper from Dargaville participated in the recent Special Olympics in Whangarei and were happy to show their Wednesday Crafts friends the medals they received for their efforts. Participating in the event is about fun, friendship and team spirit whilst encouraging and developing athletes’ abilities as they experience sport opportunities in a positive sporting environment.

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The year was 1916. After the valiant but ultimately doomed attempt by combined British Imperial forces to wrest the strategic Dardanelles passage from the Ottoman Turks, the exhausted Australian and New Zealand troops who had become battle-hardened veterans at Gallipoli re-formed in Egypt. From this point on they would no longer be known separately as the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and the First Australian Imperial Force. They would be instead be known by a name history records with accolades of bravery and sacrifice — I and II ANZAC Corps. The masterminds of high command in England saw great potential in this unconventional and tough fighting force,

and quickly appointed two new generals — Birdwood and Godley — as the leaders of ANZAC I and II respectively. By April of 1916, 100 years ago today, both units had been given their deployment orders, sending them to the crucible of mud, blood and barbed wire which was the Western Front. Not a second too soon, according to the high command. The most destructive

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which, ironically, was pioneered here in New Zealand by Maori warriors in their defense of fortified Pa sites. Combining defensive trenches with heavy artillery and machine guns made any assault enormously costly. Kiwi troops were sent in to fight in the third great offensive, beginning with the battle of Flers-Courcelette. In typical fashion, smaller ‘spearhead’ battles like this one hammered at the German defenses while the wider battle of the Somme often seemed at a complete stalemate. Flers-Courcelette was the first battle fought in by the New Zealand forces on the Western Front, and is also notable as the first battle in which tanks were deployed. But it would not be the last. In all, 15,000 Kiwi soldiers fought in the battle of the Somme, with 2000 killed and 6000 wounded. Such was the scale of the destruction that over half of those killed have no known grave;

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p Soldiers of ANZAC Corps march to war — taking up positions for the third assault in the battle of the Somme

indeed, the Unknown Warrior who rests beneath our national war memorial is one of those who gave his life in this bloody and ultimately frustratingly futile battle. After six months of hellish bloodshed and over a million casualties, allied lines had advanced no more than 12 kilometres — a short march during peacetime. But from this scarred landscape come those images of World War One which we have embraced as a nation. Today the trenches and

salients which ran red with blood are coloured with the red poppies which are our symbol of remembrance. Another cenotaph rises above the gravestones near Longueval — the New Zealand Monument to the Missing. Here, on foreign soil, the ANZAC name came once again to represent bravery and duty. This year, many Kiwis will make the trek to this quiet corner of France to pay their respects, remembering the thunder of guns and the sacrifice of a generation. ¢

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business was sold in the 1970s and has witnessed many changes over the years. “We used to hand write invoices in the old days whereas now it is all computerised. Technology has changed the way of doing business today. Kevin also remembers attending the very first Northland Field Days at the Dargaville Race Course and used to bring the Canadian Woodchoppers out every year as entertainment.

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p Aratapu Timber Treatment was built in Edward Street - Dargaville by the Glamuzinas to be close to the railway for easy access for supply and demand. p Glamuzina and Sons Ltd established a mill at Aratapu for local needs as there was a shortage of timber after the war for building

“They were a big attraction. I have seen the Field Days grow year on year with a lot more variety of exhibitors joining. “Carters still enjoy a lot of relationships from the original days with Glamuzinas. I have met some wonderful people over the years and have personally enjoyed building relationships with the suppliers and clients. I have had a great team working with me and will no doubt miss the job after so many years.” Maurice Glamuzina was in charge of the Aratapu Mill at the time of Kevin starting work and recalls a hard worker. “Kevin has done well to stay in the firm for all these years. He is a gogetter and took all the opportunities

that he could. It is good to see how far he has gone with the company.” Carters Dargaville accounts manager, Scott Fowlie, says he remembers Kevin pointing out houses in the streets of Dargaville that he supplied the materials for many years ago. “That happens to be at least half of the town. Kevin is an inspiration and his legacy will always be held high in our branch.” Branch manager Mark Kapa says Kevin’s commitment has helped grow and develop the area as a whole. “His wealth of knowledge will be a big loss to the industry. We wish him all the best for the future.” ¢

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Otamatea High School has been growing successful citizens from future athletes to politicians for 50 years and will host over 30 schools from around Northland in the Te Tai Tokerau Festival held at the school on April 13 and 14 in a celebration of Maori art, culture and performance. During the fifty years of operation there have been five principals. Current principal, Rachel Clothier-Simmonds, has been at the school for almost three years and says she endeavours to continue to improve the school’s sense of pride and identity. “The school has a lot of talented and vibrant students and there is great house and community spirit,” says Mrs Clothier-Simmonds. “There is a lot of opportunity for our students to be involved in the arts, sport and culture as well as aiming for excellence academically.” Over the years the school has turned out a number of high profile figures including Alex Tate who went on to become well known in cricket and golfing circles as well as John Carter who is now mayor of the Far North. More recently siblings Jess and Matt Moulds have made names for themselves through netball and rugby circles.

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A small group of six vehicles has set out from the very top of New Zealand this April, with the goal of spreading a message that’s all about the future of motoring. Their destination — the very bottom of the South Island. Their mission — to complete the journey without using a drop of gasoline. The ‘Leading the Charge’ road trip is envisioned to spread the word that the electric vehicle is here to stay. With modern batteries, more powerful motors and a network of fast charge stations popping up all over the country, this alternative to the internal combustion engine has finally come of age, as evidenced by the range of machines taking part in the tour. There’s everything from practical daily drivers to scorching sports machines in the crew who are taking on the 2,000 kilometre challenge. From public favourite the Nissan Leaf — a smooth and versatile little hatch — through to the Porsche — rivalling acceleration of the Tesla Model S, the range of EVs which are out there in the marketplace today may surprise those who have not taken a look behind the tech headlines. Northland leads the charge in the uptake of EV technology, boasting more recharge points and more civilian electric vehicles on the road than any other region. Whangarei has its own electric taxi, and Dargaville and Kaiwaka have dedicated quick-charge terminals downtown, for example. There’s even

I was going to write a joke about roofing iron this week But it would just go over your head! p Plug and play — cars like this Nissan Leaf represent the cutting edge of electric motoring and boast zero emissions

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Dargaville

Dargaville Little Theatre tickets for The Rookie Black, White and Shades of Grey are on sale at the Dargaville Sewing Centre for performances on the 6th and 7th, 13th and 14th of May inc matinee on the 13th at 3pm. Dargaville Library presents A Cuppa and a Story: Attention residents 50+ — Local storyteller Barbara Adams entertains while you relax with a cuppa. On Friday 15 April from 11 — 11.30am All welcome. Carters annual Ambrose Golf Tournament at NW Golf Club, invited members reminder for Friday April 22 Dargaville Sewing Centre School Holiday Classes: Week one: CARD MAKING CLASSES with Sharlene on Tuesday 19th. Two classes to choose from. 9.30-12pm or 12.30-3pm. The children will get to make 3-5 projects. Great Mother’s Day ideas. Cost $20 pp.* Week two: BEGINNERS CLASS making a POLAR FLEECE HOODIE. A two day class, Tues 26th & Wed 27th, 10.0012.00 each day. Cost is $45 pp.* BEAN BAG CLASS (New). A two day class. Thursday 28th & Friday 29th, 10.00-12.30pm. Cost $90 includes all fabrics and the beans. BACK PACK CLASS. Tuesday 26th, 1.30-3pm. Cost $20 pp.* SHOULDER BAG CLASS (New). Wednesday 27th, 1.30 to 3.00pm. Cost $25 pp.*

PLACEMAT CLASS (New). Thursday 28th, 1.30 to 3pm. The children make 2 mats. Cost $20 pp.* *Cost includes all materials needed and samples of all projects are instore. Hurry and book now. DARGAVILLE SEWING & CURTAIN CENTRE — 09 439 8540 Night of Hope with World Vision: Free event at the Dargaville Baptist Community Church, Friday, April 15 from 8pm. Hear an unforgettable account of the real difference Child Sponsorship can make to a child’s life. Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club Crank Up Day: Saturday, April 16 from 10.30-3pm at Harding Park Dargaville. $5 entry fee. Cash only. Under 12-yearolds free. Arapohue School Reunion: Celebrating 140 years on Labour Weekend October 21-24. A Tipple and Talk is planned for the Friday evening at the Arapohue Hall with the official celebrations, dinner, entertainment and dance at the same venue on the Saturday evening. A church service at the All Saints Church, Mititai will be followed by a barbecue lunch at the hall on Sunday. Registrations will be called in the near future. Girls Brigade: For girls 5-15 yrs. Build friendships, Christian values, cooking, crafts, games and loads more. Thursdays 3:30pm — 5pm at the Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Phone Pauline 021 263 7556 or 09 439 7507.

SPEND SOME FAMILY FUN TIME

AT KIWI NORTH THESE HOLIDAYS

Museum • Kiwi House • Heritage Park Gate 1, 500 SH14, Maunu, Whangarei

• Ph: 09 438 9630 • www.kiwinorth.co.nz

Come visit the Museum and only Kiwi House in Northland!

OPEN: 10am – 4pm Everyday

Kapua and Puna the Kiwi - Tuatara Encounters Mon, Wed and Fri after 11am kiwi feeding

- Heritage Park Rides Weds to Fri 10am to 2pm

- Explore the Museum, do quizzes, guess the mystery object

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793

Mainly Music: 10-11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria St. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499

Kaiwaka

Kaiwaka Sports Awards at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex Wednesday April 27. Tickets available from Jaques Four Square or KSA club delegates Adults $25 Children Year nine and under $10.

Wellsford

Wellsford Country Music Club 2nd Sunday of the month 1.30 at the Wellsford District Community Centre 1 Matheson Rd Wellsford $5.00 entry or $ $4.00 for members Resident band. Singers/visitors welcome. Join us for a great afternoon’s entertainment and meet fellow music lovers. Phone John for further info 09 425 4041

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Indoor Bowls Club: at the Senior Citizen’s Hall Fagan Place every Monday 7.15pm ($3.00 includes refreshments) contact Terry 09 431 3254 Music in the Vines: Live music by local musicians every Saturday afternoon throughout summer. Families welcome. Free entry. Food and drink on sale. 4–8pm Te Whai Bay Wines, 367 King Road, Mangawhai.

Markets

Community Flea Market: First Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243

Dargaville Riverside Market corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays 12.00pm-4.00pm, ph 021 549 427 or see us on facebook. Kaihu Market On second Saturday of the second month, 9am — noon. Kaihu Hall, stalls free, proceeds to fundraising for the hall. Esma 09 439 7293 Kaiwaka Markets Every Friday, 10am — 3pm. Three Furlongs Tavern. Ph David: 021 210 3756 Maungaturoto Markets: The Maungaturoto markets are on first Friday of the month, 3:30pm — 6:30pm. 44 View St, Maungaturoto Centennial Community Hall. Fresh produce, arts, crafts and more. For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 022 20218 or email: maungaturotomarkets@gmail. com Paparoa Farmer’s market every Saturday 9am-12noon on the village green Paparoa. This week Easter egg hunt, live music and all the usual locally produced goodies Mangawhai Beach and Country Market: At the domain every Sunday 9am-1pm. Stalls/car boot sites. Bookings 027 458 6144 Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale: Gala, market day, 1st Sunday , $5 per car boot or stall. Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Market: On 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 439 1852 Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information

TE ROROA LEARNING ASSISTANCE We are offering the following programmes in Dargaville and Maungaturoto :• Digital Literacy • Driver Education • Literacy, Language and Numeracy • Financial and Life Skills • Work Readiness • Healthy Lifestyles • Dargaville is also offering Te Reo Māori * ENROL NOW. As well as the above, we are offering Tutor Training (National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Vocational/Educator). Some conditions apply. For more details about our programmes or our Tutor Training please contact Steph or Janet on 0800 555 635. TUBING

SKIING

SNOWBOARDING

KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

RESTAURANT & BAR

Open House Dargaville Aerodrome Saturday 16 April 2016

THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

* Ground displays, including microlights & gyroplanes * * Introductory flights * Helicopter rides * Lunch $12 plus sausage sizzle & refreshments 1100hrs - 1500hrs (cash only, no eftpos) All visitors most welcome, Dargaville Aero Club, 73 Hoanga Rd 0800 SNOWPLANET | (09) 427 0044 | www.snowplanet.co.nz | 91 Small Road, Silverdale, Auckland

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 12 - 2016

Annual awards for sports

New season, new kits

u by Ann Morgan

The Kaiwaka Sports Association will be holding their annual Sports Awards on Wednesday April 27 at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex. “This is one of our biggest events of the year and this year we have a particularly high number of nominees with 29 in total. Every year Kaiwaka have outstanding players across the board in sports. This year we have particularly interesting nominations which I am sure people will enjoy,” said association manager Cheryl Anderson. “John Markby from More FM is our MC again, he really enjoys coming here and supporting our community and we enjoy having him and appreciate what he does. “The evening will include p The Kaiwaka Sports Awards Greg McRae Memorial Award winner last year -– Holly Anderson profiles of the nominees, a fun sports trivia competition for the Tickets are $25 per adult and $10 young ones, a bingo sports quiz and per child Year nine and under, and can of course one of Mark and Pam’s be purchased at Jaques Four Square or from KSA club delegates. ¢ delicious dinners.”

SPORTS RESULTS Indoor Bowls Dalmation Indoor Bowls. April 6th 1st Ken Rogers, Georgia Watt. 2nd Bruce Mawson, Carole Riosa. Parish Indoor Bowling Club. Opening night 4th April 2016 1st Don Simpson, Ann Bell and Betty Mason. 2nd Henk Haverkamp, Dave Dreadon and Josh Simpson. 3rd Phil Yelcich, Tony Radich and Helen Bellamy Good Sport, Owen Brown, Shirley Gilmour and Havah Nielsen

E-mail your results

p Northern Wairoa Senior Men’s Football team members have taken to the field with their brand new kits supplied by Jack Fannon Menswear - starting the season off fresh. Here football players, Jamal Mohammed and Sebastian Hacker, model their new shirts with Jack Fannon director, Emma Smith.

3 Furlongs Bar & Grill

to:

info@nsmm.co.nz

Dargaville Bridge Club Tuesday 5th April Afternoon Handicap 1st Sarah Van der Zypp/ Glad Morse. 2nd Paul Brown/John Nielsen. 3rd Sue Jensen/Pam Rope Wednesday 6th April

SATURDAY APRIL 16TH 2016 Are you Kaiwaka’s burger eating champ? THE ULTIMATE BURGER: A whopping 2kg beef pattie, cheese, salad & onion rings slammed together with a 30cm home-made bun.

1st PLACE: $500 CASH RUNNER UP: $250 CASH Entry fee is $50. Start: 8pm Saturday 16th April 2016. Enter at the Three Furlongs Bar & Grill by Friday 15th April 2016. First to finish the entire plate will win, judges decision is final SPONSORED BY

Savident Pairs 1st Katie Le Noel/Pam Rope. 2nd Wendy Rae/Thea Batchelder. 3rd Margaret and Neil Hearn

8.30pm - late 1942 State Highway 1. KAIWAKA (09) 431 2246

www.threefurlongs.co.nz

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