April 18 2017
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The Dargaville Returned Services Association, women’s section volunteers spent the morning of April 10 placing crosses in front of 600 graves of war veterans, servicemen and women at the Mount Wesley RSA Cemetery. Assisting the older generation were members of the local Dargaville Keas, Cubs and Scouts. The women’s section also held and catered an Easter Saturday luncheon for 50 WWII veterans and their wives as well as war veterans from Vietnam, Japan, Korea and Malaysia.
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Swimming official on world stage by Anna Harding
Dargaville’s Carlrine Gillespie has been selected to work poolside at the Fina World Swimming Championships in Hungary in July and at the World Para Swimming Championships in Mexico at the end of September.
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Fina — the Fédération Internationale de Natation — is the governing body recognised by the International Olympic Committee for administering international competition in water sports. Carlrine is chair of Swimming Northland and her road to being an
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April 18 - 2017
Summer visitor high
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Ruawai team Australia-bound
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Swimming official on world stage
by Joanna Manson
A long-standing biannual rugby trip to Australia will see the Ruawai U13 boys team playing three games in New South Wales this week.
Carlrine Gillespie on the right at the recent Swimming New Zealand open championships
Back, from left: Daniel Fenney, Ryan Hassall, Hayden Sanford, Jacob Burton, Rico Connelly, Mahia Neho-Poutai, Luke Bracey. Front: Daniel Grbin, Malakai Neho-Poutai, Laine Hickey, Brent Hick, Cameron Bracey, Michael Fenney
Tour manager Corey Hopkins said the boys had been training hard since the end of January and organisation for the big trip had been a “two year process.” The tour is with the Northern Barbarians team (formerly Cherrybrook Beecroft) and contains an element of friendly rivalry from the longstanding tradition. “Last year they travelled to Ruawai, now it’s our turn to head over. We’ve been fundraising for the last two years and that has involved a lot of silage stacks, picking up hay, a fundraising dinner and a casino night,” said Corey. The majority of the Ruawai U13 team are local lads, with a few members from nearby Arapohue and Dargaville making up the 15-strong squad.
The first game for the team will be held in the Blue Mountains against the Blue Tongue Rugby Club on April 20. While away Corey has put time aside to allow the boys to attend a dawn service on Anzac Day as well as fitting in sightseeing in the Blue Mountains, a theme park and visiting the Sydney Opera House. “The kids are super excited and we are all feeling ready to go. We are really thankful for the many sponsors who have contributed and helped get the kids for this year’s tour,” he said. To keep updated on the team’s progress while abroad, follow their Facebook page, 2017 Ruawai JMB Aussie Tour.
“My goal was to get on that list as it’s so hard to get on. So I’m just really happy to get some appointments,” she said. Carlrine’s husband Ross is also on a Fina list for open-water swimming. “It’s such a big thing for Northland, that Dargaville has two Fina officials — we’ve never had that before. “Every sport needs their officials. At national meets, probably 97% of officials don’t have kids swimming so we all do it because we love to do it — it’s my sport.” The Fina World Championships will be held in Budapest from July 14 to 30, at the new Dagaly Swimming Complex; and the World Para Swimming Championships in Mexico
City from September 30 to October 6, at the Francisco Marquez Olympic Swimming Pool. In her career thus far, Ms Gillespie has attended a five-day para swimming course in Singapore and the Oceania Swimming Championships last year in Fiji. Fina has awarded the world championships to Budapest after it built an ultra-modern swimming complex — described as a state-ofthe-art venue. “It’s exciting getting there as the complexes are just so different,” said Carlrine. “We don’t have anything that matches them in New Zealand. It will be an eye-opener.”
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One-on-one success
New role for radio man
by Joanna Manson
by Anna Harding
The Mangawhai SeniorNet has found success with a new initiative involving one-on-one learning to maximise technology use.
Big River FM’s Anaru Tana has become the overall mentor of the Tu Tamariki Ki Kaipara youth programme this year for boys aged 7–14.
Mangawhai SeniorNet members attending at a monthly ‘help clinic
Committee member Val Cleaver said offering seniors an alternative to a group training session had been valuable with helping to fix “specific problems.” “People seem to pick up skills a lot better in this type of learning situation so we are trying to encourage more people to give it a go,” she said. “People do struggle and we encourage them to come and have an hour with a tutor. It can be any technological problem. “Through our help clinics we usually identify if someone has a specific problem and go from there,” she said. Val hopes that the initiative
Anaru Tana, the Tu Tamariki mentor coordinator for Whanau Focus
will encourage new membership so newcomers can then enjoy many of the other group benefits and courses SeniorNet offers. “We still run ‘tech Tuesday’ and ‘wired Wednesday’ each week, and looking ahead we are quite keen to run some Internet banking courses with the dummy Westpac site. Recently Mangawhai SeniorNet has been asked to help the needs of Wellsford Citizens Advice Bureau volunteers. The one-on-one training with a volunteer tutor takes one hour and costs $15 for a SeniorNet member and $25 for a non-member.
Whanau Focus Centre manager Wendy Salter feels honoured that Anaru has agreed to work with them. “Anaru will bring some wise experience and new energy to have the mentoring programme flourish,” she said. “We’ve got a big challenge, but what I like about this organisation, Whanau Focus, is that challenges have been and gone and they’ll always be there, but we overcome them and get on with the job. “My role is to listen to the mentors about what they want me to coordinate and what they want to achieve,” Anaru said. “I see it as a challenge. My main
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 18 - 2017
Celebrating school ethnicity
Local rugby teams on show
by Joanna Manson
by Anna Harding
St Joseph’s School in Dargaville held a Cultural Day last week to celebrate the many ethnicities the school community represents.
The Kaihu Rugby Club made it onto television last week as the Toyota GrassRoots show came along to their home games last Saturday.
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The Kaihu Rugby senior team being filmed
Children from St Joseph’s School showcase their cultural day outfits
During term one the school chose to study ‘culture’ as a topic of enquiry, ending with a mufti cultural day and shared lunch. Teacher Carla Hill said it was a celebration of the multicultural pupils including Filipino, Samoan, Italian and Tongan nationalities in their school. “It’s about realising where we all come from and the kids being able to identify with the different nationalities. “It’s also in line with our school charisma, which is really important.” Children dressed up in a range of
ethnic costumes and started off the day with a mass before a parade, with each classroom showcasing their cultural attire. The lunchtime spread involved exotic food with pizzas, hangi and chop suey on offer. “It’s about respect and knowing that we all have our unique languages and backgrounds that makes us who we are,” said Carla. “For the kids it’s learning to show acknowledgement and appreciation for one another within our community.”
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Where It’s Easy to Live Road Works for the District – April 2017
NOTE TO DRIVERS ON UNSEALED ROADS: Unsealed roads require regular laying of maintenance aggregate. If tyres are low, road users can run the risk of punctures on freshly laid metal. The material we use is a standard product as per the maintenance contract specifications. Generally the use of heavier graded GAP 40 is applied in the winter to fix soft areas that arise due to moisture in the pavement, or in heavy build-ups to restore the structural integrity of pavement. This larger material is particularly prone to puncturing worn tyres, but is a necessary requirement during the winter months to ensure the roads are still safely traversable. An effort will be made to roll this product where it is applied in large quantities to mitigate this issue; however, it is not practical to apply this to every instance. Please take caution when travelling on freshly laid aggregate and check the condition of your tyres - especially if you live on the unsealed network. This is not a problem isolated to Kaipara but is an issue on all unsealed networks. Thanks for your patience. 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 programme below for location of spraying which is subject to weather conditions. Routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole District during April include pothole repairs both on unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified and grading of select roads pending sufficient rainfall.
Kaipara District ANZAC Day Services The following services will be held throughout the District on Anzac Day 25 April 2017. Hakaru RSA: Assemble at 10 am, march at 10.20am Maungaturoto RSA Cemetery: Dawn parade - 5.45am The Kauri Museum, Matakohe and Paparoa RSA: Matakohe War Memorial Hall -10.30am Ruawai RSA – 10.30am Dargaville RSA Cemetery: Dawn Parade – assemble at 5.45am, march at 6.00am Dargaville Civic Service – Northern Wairoa War Memorial Town Hall -10.30 am
Fees and Charges for 2017/2018
Kaipara District Council is setting its fees and charges for 2017/2018. 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: Telephone us at: 0800 727 059 Email us at: council@kaipara.govt.nz
Area specific works planned during April include:
Or call in to : 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
• Minor bridge repairs throughout the District
Please send your submissions to:
• Roadside vegetation spraying – all rural roads
“Fees and Charges” Kaipara District Council Private Bag 1001 Dargaville 0340
• Maintenance grading throughout the District when conditions are suitable • Unsealed/ sealed pothole repairs throughout the District when conditions are suitable • Water table restoration – Maropiu, Hoanga, Bagnal, and Cassidy Roads
Or by email at council@kaipara.govt.nz or go online to www.kaipara.govt.nz Your submission must be received by Friday 21 April 2017.
• Heavy metal strengthening – Avoca Road
Calling all Retired Engineers
• Footpath construction – Logan Street • Sight improvements – Bull, Arcadia, Opanake and Opuna Roads • Mechanised tree pruning – Avoca, Omamari, and Baylys Coast Roads We may experience some delays with work programmed during the month of April if weather restricts plant movements and progress; however, the majority of works will continue.
Do you have a background in civil engineering site works and would like to oversee quality developments in your own backyard?
• Area specific works completed during the last month include:
Kaipara District Council is looking for someone who is available to work two days per week on a casual basis in the eastern part of Kaipara. You will be inspecting roading, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure to ensure that development requirements are met. So if you have:
• Water table restoration – Monteith Road
• A civil engineering background.
• Sight improvements – Houto Road, Arcadia Road; on-going
• Computer skills.
• Sealed pavement repairs – Baldrock Road
• A driver’s licence.
All routine work is done in cycles across the District. In endeavouring to provide good roads at the most economic cost, sometimes only spot grading and metalling is done as it is about one-quarter of the price of blanket metalling and grading that has tended to be done in the past.
• A desire to be part of a friendly team who are committed to making Kaipara a place where it’s easy to live.
Thank you for your co-operation as these projects to improve travel on your roads are being completed. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information.
Historic Snippets April 1917 Extract from Dargaville Borough Council Minutes ≈ Read letter from Mr WW Simons, Aratapu District School requesting the Council to supply tar to the value of 5 pounds for use on the school grounds.. ≈ Read letter from Revd WH Speer inviting the Council as an official body to attend a Civic Service at the Methodist Church on Sunday 3 June 1917 (Kings Birthday) at 11am. ≈ That the Borough Engineer be authorised to hire a road grader at the rate of 65/- per day.
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Council Meetings May 2017 10:00am Monday 8 May, Council Meeting.
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10:00am Tuesday 9 May, Mangawhai Community Park.
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10:00am Friday 19 May, Raupo Drainage Committee.
Raupo Drainage Board office, Wharf Road, Ruawai.
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≈ That the Hobson County Council be asked to provide a notice board or clock dial on the wharf at Dargaville to indicate to those awaiting the arrival of the boats the probable time of such arrival.
Due to the recent rain and the increase in water supply levels the water restrictions previously imposed on residents connected to the Dargaville and Baylys Beach public water supply have been lifted. Kaipara District Council would like to thank you all for your effort in saving water and using water sensibly while our water levels were at a low level.
≈ That the formation and metalling of Kingscourt Avenue authorised on 31 March 1917 be proceeded with at a total cost of 26 pounds 15 shillings. The metal to be 9 feet wide.
Residents are still asked to conserve water in the district to avoid the imposing of future restrictions. Please refer to the “Be water wise” website (bewaterwise.org.nz) for Water saving tips.
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 18 - 2017
On the beat
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by Joanna Manson
Dargaville Police Station is trialling a new roster which has welcomed additional staff to the area combining urban and rural policing experience.
New to the Dargaville beat, Constable Nathaniel Blair
Constable Nathaniel Blair was working in Whangarei before taking on a six month community focussed post in Dargaville. As a member of the force for the last few years Constable Blair said it was good to work in different areas and experience the different styles of policing. Senior Sergeant Rob Huys says the trial roster will see more frontline uniformed staff like Nathan become first respondents to urgent jobs in the area. “It’s going to be really good for our area and allows us to have more coverage at crucial times. To supplement the roster we have two members travelling across from Whangarei, almost on a daily basis to make sure we have the sufficient staff numbers,” he said.
Sgt Huys anticipated that the new members would pick up “on a number of things” while working in a small town environment. “We are really looking forward to seeing how this goes and increasing visibility and availability for our local community. Nathan is doing really well so far. We have welcomed him on board — although he hasn’t shouted the station morning tea just yet!” The new roster will remain on trial for six months before a further decision on staffing will be made.
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Mayor’s Message Planning One thing your Councillors are learning fast is that planning is a large part of the role and a statutory requirement. We are required to do a ten‑year Long Term Plan, and then that Plan has refresh points every three years. The next ten‑year Plan starts in 2018. This will provide a great opportunity for our various communities to have input into what they would like to see, whether that’s a better water supply to Dargaville or more facilities to cater for the elderly in Paparoa and Maungaturoto, your feedback will be what drives the Plan... so start thinking now, and it’s never too early to get your thoughts to us. As I write this, we are halfway through a round of district meetings to consult on the Annual Plan (budget). Other than in Mangawhai, where 17 people attended, all meetings had single figure attendances, so for coming years, we will need to look at a better method of engaging with you. Thanks to those of you who did attend; your feedback is appreciated. We have been very constrained in recent years because of our debt levels. Debt will reduce by about 2 million this financial year, and we are projecting a reduction of a little over $3 million for the following year. What that says is during our next planning period, we will actually have some money to do some things as debt will be getting towards a manageable level, so that’s very motivating. Pine Forests Kaipara District Council owns 587 ha of pines in six blocks that, in principle, are surplus to Council requirements. With a book value of around $5 million and some of the forests close to maturity, they will be worth a considerable amount. We are
currently in the market looking to sell these blocks. Log prices are at record levels, so the timing seems ideal. All blocks come under the Emissions Trading Scheme, which means they must be replanted in trees or else Council would have to pay a large sum to exit the land from trees. Forestry is not the core business of Council. The estimated return on the trees will be about the same as our cost of capital or potentially less, so a sale seems sensible. To ensure future options aren’t traded away, some key blocks will be sold with an easement allowing access should we ever want to incorporate them into a walking or cycling track or something similar. Obviously, an easement for forestry won’t discount the price as no one lives on the blocks and the land use is “static”. Proceeds from any sale will be used to retire debt. Audit, Risk & Finance Committee Council now operates an Audit, Risk and Finance Committee; its role is to look at the finances in more detail than the full Council and oversee the statutory audit and any internal audit work. When I stood for this role, I committed to you that the Chair of the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee would be a suitably qualified independent person, not a Councillor, for obvious reasons. Richard Booth (ex‑Commissioner) agreed to do the role for year one. That has been great during the transition. He has indicated that he does not want to continue past this year, so the Committee will be looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill this important role. Any thoughts, get them to me please. Greg Gent Mayor
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Twenty-two Northland students from eight schools competed in the North island secondary schools track and field championships in Inglewood last week. In the Kaipara Trista Comer from Otamatea competed in the 800m and Ashley Mason from Dargaville competed in the 100m. From Rodney College, who are pictured above from the left, Sapphire Norburn-Cormack competed in discus and javelin, Javarne Porter in long jump, 100m and 100m relay, Harrison Warahi in the 800m and 400m, Georgia Brierly in the 400m, 200m and 100m relay and Jade Zaia competed in the shot put and discus.
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Kaipara gets active Making the most of the summer weather (before the rains swept in) has been easy with a number of sporting activities on offer. We take a look what our community has been up to in the last few weeks:
Mangawhai Hotprintz participants making their way along the estuary. This year more than 540 competitors took part in either the 4.5km or 8.5km loop course
A group from Dargaville Primary school went up to Waitangi for the Weetbix Tryathlon. The course was a 100m swim, 4km bike ride and a 1.5km run
Eleven people from the Dargaville trampers club recently walked the Kepler track, in the Fiordland region. They are pictured here on the trek with Lake Te Anau in the background
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Round three of the Northland MX champs was held at Maungaturoto motocross track recently. “As a club we encourage people to come down and get involved,” said club president Phillip Shepherd
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The ultimate mark of honour by Andy Bryenton
During the siege of Sevastopol, in the Crimean War — the war which gave us the doomed, heroic Charge of the Light Brigade — British soldiers captured several Russian cannons. It was an act of bravery under fire which caught the attention of royalty. Queen Victoria commissioned a medal for those in her military forces who displayed uncommon valour in the face of the enemy, struck from the very metal of those cannons. It still carries her name, and a heavy legacy — the Victoria Cross. In the fierce fighting of 1917, 100 years ago, three Kiwi soldiers were awarded this ultimate accolade for their courage under fire. All three went above and beyond the call of duty to save the lives of their fellow soldiers. The London Gazette said this of the actions of Lance Corporal Samuel Frickleton: ‘Lance Corporal Frickleton dashed for ward at the head of his section, rushed through a barrage and personally destroyed with bombs an enemy machine gun and crew, which were causing heavy casualties. He then attacked the second gun, killing the whole of the crew of twelve. By the destruction of these two guns he undoubtedly saved his own and other units from ver y severe casualties’. Samuel Frickleton went on to serve in the Second World War with distinction as well. The same publication covered the bravery of Private Henry James Nicholas in the same year: ‘Private Nicholas was one of a Lewis gun section, which was checked by heavy machine-gun and rifle
fire. Private Nicholas rushed forward alone, shot the officer in command of the strongpoint, and overcame the remainder of the garrison of sixteen with bombs and bayonets, capturing four wounded prisoners and a machine gun. He captured this strongpoint practically single-handed, and thereby saved many casualties’. Corporal Leslie Andrew also earned the Victoria Cross for his actions in 1917. The London Gazette reported: ‘On leading his men forward he encountered unexpectedly a machine-gun post which was holding up the advance of another company; he immediately attacked, capturing the machine gun and killing several of the crew. He then continued the attack on the machine-gun post which had been his original objective. He displayed great skill and determination in his disposition, finally capturing the post, killing several of the enemy and putting the remainder to flight’. While thousands of ANZAC soldiers served with bravery, these three men epitomised the ethos behind the honour of the Victoria Cross. To this day, the unassuming medal forged from a captured cannon remains the ver y highest accolade given to Commonwealth troops during wartime.
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Passchendaele is a name which still recalls the full horror of the Western Front, even 100 years on. It was the first and only time when the combined forces of First and Second Anzac Corps were committed side by side to an offensive, and though the battle itself raged for weeks, the single day which defines it in the Kiwi psyche is October 12 — rightly called ‘our darkest day’. The town of Passchendaele lies in the Flanders region of the European Low Countries and was strategically important to the German defenders as it held some of the scarce high ground in the area, commanding views and artillery lines of fire. After the victory at Messines, allied commanders were keen to press on, but a combination of bad timing, atrocious weather and stern enemy defence would come together to visit a punishing toll on the attacking elements of the Fifth Army, including the battle-hardened Anzac men. On September 20 the first of five projected ‘bites’ or targeted assaults was launched, a new tactic which threw the Germans into consternation. However, by the time the Anzac troops were in position for the fourth such ‘bite’ on October 4, conditions were harsh — ‘The mud is a worse enemy than the German’, divisional commander Sir Andrew Russell is quoted as saying — but despite 500 killed or mortally wounded, the Kiwis took their objective at Gravenstafel Spur, supporting the flank of the Australian advance. One of the dead was a legend in New Zealand — former All Blacks captain and member of the 1905 ‘originals’ Sergeant Dave Gallaher.
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Through thick, sometimes waist-deep mud, the Anzac soldiers made their way up the spur and consolidated their hold. They found massed German casualties in the forward enemy trenches — evidence, they assumed, that not only had they foiled a massing German attack, but also that the artillery barrage launched ahead of their advance had decimated the foe, leaving them vulnerable. High
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command were of the same opinion. It was to prove a grievous error. In fact, the German Commander Von Lossberg had ample troops in reserve, and had devised a formidable maze of barbed wire and machine gun posts to thwart further incursions into his lines. Hampered by rain and mud which made it impossible to bring the big artillery guns forward, with supply lines patchy and troops
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A landscape of devastation — the road to Passchendaele was erased by artiller y fire into a slurr y of mud and barbed wire
struggling to move into position, Field Marshall Haig strictly adhered to his timetable. The assault on Passchendaele went ahead unprepared, and the Anzacs paid a heavy price. Advancing soldiers met wire and obstacles uncleared by a sporadic, weak opening barrage on October 12. The mud slowed the advance, making the attackers an easy target. Then came the driving rain, blinding the allied troops as they came forward. Pinned down in rapidly filling shell craters, it was all the Anzacs could do to hold on. The toll was catastrophic. On this one day more than 3,700 New Zealanders were killed or wounded, 800 slain outright. So terrible
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was the carnage that the Germans agreed to a temporary truce to allow stretcher bearers into no man’s land. Both allied and enemy accounts of this battle note the horror of the mud and the ferocity of the fighting. It was a turning point for New Zealand, and for how we perceived warfare in general — no longer a crucible of glory, but a tragedy in which deeds of great valour shone out among a background of senseless horror. Today, 100 years on, the fields of Flanders are a touchstone for the memories of all those who served in this war and others, and the legacy of our darkest day is still felt in our nation’s attitude to war.
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Dargaville A dawn service will be held at the Mount Wesley Returned Servicemen’s Association Cemeter y, Old Golf Course Road, Dargaville commencing at 6am. The Civic Service begins at 10.30am and will be held in the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Paparoa Combining with the Matakohe museum, the Paparoa RSA will have a service at the Matakohe Museum Volunteers Hall. Fall-in is at 10.30am and led by parade commander trooper Craig Linton. The parade will first march to the Matakohe cemetery for the flag raising, then proceed down to the gun where local children will lay wreaths, then up to the hall where a wreath will be laid by the ladies. A Passchendaele themed memorial service will follow in the Volunteers Hall. It will be based on the New Zealand tunnellers’ company and there will be various medals donated to the museum. The ceremony with be hosted by Derek Hope. An address by the Paparoa RSA president Ralph Williams will finish off the formalities. Refreshments will be provided afterwards by the Friends of the Museum. Ruawai The march starts at 10.30am along Ruawai Wharf Road to the War Memorial Hall flagpole, where the flag will be raised, wreaths will be laid and the last post shall be heard. This will
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be followed by a service held inside the hall followed by light refreshments. Wellsford Meet outside the Memorial Library at 5.45am before the parade begins at 6am. Afterwards everyone is welcome back to the RSA for a sausage and a bun plus tea and coffee. From 9am a champagne breakfast will be available accompanied with live music. Contact Shirley 021 884 574. Hakaru and Districts Assemble at 10am at 733 Settlement Road for an Anzac parade at 10.20am and march to follow. A service will be held in the clubrooms afterwards at 11am with a light lunch being served from midday. Maungaturoto A dawn service will be held at 6am followed by a light breakfast at the RSA clubrooms, 115 Hurndall Street. Brunch will be available at 11.30am. Contact Terry McCook.
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poppies from France arrived too late for the scheme to be properly publicised, forcing the RSA to postpone the campaign until the day before ANZAC Day 1922. However, this decision established a historic precedent whereby the poppy became forever associated with ANZAC Day, thereby setting New Zealand apart from the rest of the world
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Why wear a poppy: “Please wear a poppy,” the lady said and held one forth, but I shook my head then I stopped and watched how she’d fare. Her face was old and lined with care but beneath the scars the years had made there remained a smile that refused to fade. A boy came whistling down the street bouncing along on carefree feet. His smile was full of joy and fun. “Lady,” he said, “may I have one?” As she pinned it on I heard him say, “why do we wear a poppy today?” The lady smiled in her wistful way and answered, “This is Anzac Day. The poppy there is a symbol for the gallant men who died in the war and because they did, you and I are free. That’s why we wear a poppy you see.
I had a boy about your size with golden hair and big blue eyes. He loved to play, and jump and shout. Free as a bird he would race about. As years went on he learned and grew and became a young man as you will too. He was fine and strong with a boyish smile but he seemed with us such a little while. When war broke out he went away. I still remember his face that day. When he smiled at me and said, ‘goodbye I’ll be back soon so please don’t cry.’ But the war went on and he had to stay All I could do was wait and pray. His letters told of the awful fight I can see it still in my dreams at night. With tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire and mines and bullets, and bombs and fire.
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Till at last the war was won and that’s why we wear a poppy son.” The small boy turned as if to go then said, “Thanks lady I’m glad I know. That did sound like an awful fight. But your son, did he come home all right?”
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A tear rolled down each faded cheek. She shook her head and didn’t speak. I slunk away, head bowed in shame and if you were me you’d have done the same. For our thanks in giving, is oft delayed though the freedom was bought, and thousands paid.
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“Hey Dog! Whooee. Tha penny has dropt.” Gidday readas — yep, there goes Boss agin, breaking into smoko ona woolshed steps wen we shood be enjoyin’ a cuppatee an’ scones wot his gerlfrend Sharlene brought over. Well, I was just waitin’ fer sum scone at leest, wen Boss spoke up froma papa. “Look deah,” he sed to Sharlene. “I finilly got it all werked out. That Donild Chump has rilly got evryone fooled.” Sharlene give me her ‘be patient Billy’ look. “Yes deah,” she said. “Wot do ya meen.” “Simple,” seda Boss. “We orl reckin that ’Merica is just bluddy brokin. They electid a clown to run the country. But NaH! Its simpil wen yer realise that Chump used ter be in TV. Well, ’Merican’s belive TV an’ movies in Hollywood, is the real thing eh? So all Chump has ter do is produce reality TV, an he’s on a winna.” Sharlene looked skiptical, witch meens she rolls her eyes at me (an’ sneaks me a scone with butta). “Yess deah, do go on,” she sed. “Well, yer only gotta see wot happind wen that Bashem Assid overstepped the mark and used chemical wepins.
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find a good TV script. I kin see it now.” Boss startid hummin then and Sharlene almos choked on her cuppatee. “Oh deah, Billy,” she sed. “Tha’s Pink Floyd, Bossis favourit group. Ana song called Another Brick ina Wall.” Well, readas, Boss has sum strange idea’s sumtimes, but hey, he’s gotta sense of humer too. Warch out fer Donild Chumps next TV show eh? Cheers, Billy
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Insted of gettin’ the Unitid Nations ter intervene, maybe get Bashen Assid into tha International Court of Justice, or get weld leadas to join in, Donild sent 60 crooze missile into an air base an blew up a couple of airplane hangars. Cost about $120 millyin dollars. Ya see wot I meen. Great television picchas! “Then he wonts ter give North Kareer a bit ofa scare, so he sinds in he navy, an’ the werld’s biggest aircraft carryer. Blimmin’ great TV picchas again!” “Mine you,” sed Sharlene, “that doesint meen ‘Merica isint brokin. It’s all very well havin’ grate telavision ona werld stage, but wot about that pore man wot was chucked offa flight wot he paid for ina ‘Merica. Bet Donild Chump didn’t like those pichas goin’ round the werld eh?” Boss had a bit of a sniff then. “Maybe,” he sed, “but lookit that Spicer fella, the press spokesmin, shooting his mouth offa bout Hitler. Got hissel tung tied and in orl sortsa trubble. Bet that was Chump pullin’ tha strings ta get attenshin back ona white house. Y’no. I reckin that wall he’s gonna bild against Mexyco is just waitin’ till they
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FA R M I N G ADVERTORIAL
Livestock sales boost at Matakohe yards The NZ Farmers Livestock presence continues to grow in the Northland region with a new weekly livestock sale at the Matakohe sale yards targeting the dairy sector and to coincide with their monthly store sale. The weekly sale will run on Wednesdays at the Matakohe sale yards, starting at noon. It will include a mixture of prime cattle and boner cows. The sale, to which the public may consign livestock for sale by auction, is open to all farmers. The chance to cast an eye over livestock in real time, to meet with other farmers and to discuss the industry has definite appeal, and the chance to build a better herd is of course the intent. Regional manager Alan Swindlehurst is looking forward to providing more options to his clients. His 30 years of experience highlighted the need for a weekly sale like this — especially in a region where raising cattle has such a long and illustrious history. NZ Farmers Livestock expertise has continued to expand in Northland with a growing team establishing a NZ Farmers Livestock Northland base here. It’s a natural progression for the company, who have already built quite a reputation in the stock yards and paddocks of the rural Kiwi heartland. NZ Farmers Livestock is leading the industry in digital livestock exposure as well as keeping both boots on the ground in local sales. With the launch of mylivestock.co.nz and an app now available for download on tablets and smart phones, farmers can now access valuable livestock
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Wear a helmet. A helmet is a must while riding a quad bike around the farm. resources with a click of the mouse. NZ Farmers Livestock is proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated, and has a long-standing and established history in the livestock market, networking and operating nationally for more than 90 years. That’s nine decades of absorbing the wisdom of old hands in the rural trade and combining it with the best innovations of the new — just the right recipe for good advice going into the future.
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In remembrance, with respect, this ANZAC Day.
Our memory will never fail — our respect will never falter.
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At NZ Farmers Livestock we have our feet on the ground in the Northland region. Our experienced Livestock specialists are leading the way with their expertise and sound knowledge of all facets of livestock. We have been committed to working with farmers for farmers for more than 90 years, and now bring the strength of our nationwide coverage to the Northland region. For more information and to get the best service for all your livestock requirements, whether buying or selling, visit mylivestock.co.nz or contact our individual Livestock specialists today.
Alan Swindlehurst Regional Manager / Livestock Specialist 027 493 2844
Shane Wintle Livestock Specialist 027 666 6243
Donald McKenzie Livestock Specialist 021 754 174
DR & BA Jake Hamlin Livestock Specialist 027 520 1771
GRANT ENGINEERING Ph 09 439 8248 Beach Rd, Dargaville
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April 18 - 2017  KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
PRICE HEAVILY REDUCED!
181 Ounuwhao Road, Dargaville
The price of this property has now been reduced from $495,000 plus GST to $420,000 plus GST. With such a great location only 11km north of Dargaville and 51km south of Whangarei, this attractive grazing block has potential to captivate those pining for the country lifestyle, yet so close to town. The contour of this 62.3 hectare (153.9 acres) property is flat to medium hill with scattered pockets of mature native bush providing privacy, shelter and potential for building sites with exceptional views. Currently subdivided into 9 paddocks this property has had a new lease of life with 80% of the fencing been renewed or repaired, six new culverts installed and great new cleared and repaired tracks servicing most of the land. Pasture is predominately kykuyu with water sourced from the 10 dams on the farm. Infrastructure include a hay barn with a very stylish set of new cattle yards which are just up from the limestone rock quarry and the power supplied to the electric fence unit is solar.
For Sale $420,000 plus GST (if any) View Wed 19 April 2017 10-11am www.bayleys.co.nz/1020047
Catherine Stewart M 027 356 5031 B 0800 422 959 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
Vendors are motivated to sell, so make this your lifestyle property and give me a call today.
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245 Page Road, Ruawai
A high standard of infrastructure combined with well formed internal races is a key factor in making this property easy to run and very appealing to the new owner. With a new 5-bay shed, half round barn and two sets of cattle yards (one newly built), this makes stock handling a breeze and farm improvement costs are met. A pristine three bedroom bungalow that has been fully renovated with gorgeous polished floor boards and lots more. Further improvements to the farm include limestone races, substantial roading, approximately 4.5km of new fencing and parts of the farm being regrassed. There has been significant capital fertiliser applied over 130 hectares, some 420 tonnes. Water supply for the farm is predominantly dams with 22 having been newly rebuilt and majority of the dams being spring fed. The property possesses many recreational benefits, bordering the Maunganui River for the avid duck hunter, fishing in the renown Kaipara Harbour or enjoying the strong local community. There are endless options with this fantastic property.
For Sale by Negotiation View contact agent for viewing information
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Catherine Stewart M 0800 422 959 B 0800 80 20 40 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
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KAIPARA GREY POWER Why Grey Power = why not What is Grey Power? Grey Power is an advocacy organisation promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all mature citizens. Grey Power’s aims and objectives include: To advance, support and protect the welfare and wellbeing of older people. To affirm and protect that statutory right of every New Zealand resident, to a sufficient New Zealand Superannuation entitlement. To strive for a provision of a quality healthcare to all New Zealand residents regardless of income and location. To be non-aligned with any political party, and to present a strong united lobby to all parliament and statutory bodies on matters affecting New Zealanders. Some of Grey Power achievements — nationally: • Removal of the surtax • Lower doctor’s fees and pharmacy fees • Removal of over 80’s driving tests • Lower tariff electricity • Superannuation increased to 66% NATOTWW • Rate Rebate Scheme re-vitalised • Abolition of interest on student loans • Hearing aid subsidy increased • Rates Rebate Scheme indexed to CPI. • Spot audits for rest homes • Lowering electricity increase for ETS • Retention of SuperGold Card offpeak travel Some of Grey Power achievements — locally: • The Kaipara Grey Power Association has joined forces with the Dargaville Community Development Board with a goal of providing a new retirement village in Dargaville. Northland Inc, a subsidiary of the Northland Regional Council, is assisting with this project. The Feasibility Study has started. • Kaipara Grey Power hosted all
the candidates for the 2016 Local Government at “candidates meetings. These meetings enabled members of the public to meet the candidates and to ask relevant questions. • Grey Power assisted the Dargaville cancer support group with its 2nd Twilight Years seminar. More than 100 people were informed of the services and facilities available to people as they reach the age where care and assistance is necessary. Our next meeting is our AGM on April 21 at 1pm in the Methodist Church rooms, why not come along and join us. The formal business will be followed by a guest speaker. For more information phone our president Mrs June Klenner on 09 439 1736 or Ken Cashin on 09 439 4452. If you would like to become a member phone Trevor Donald on 09 439 5413.
The two Aging Brain Seminar photos were from seminar held in Dargaville on 10th of February. Your paper published a similar shot around mid February
The person in the middle of the Twilight photos is Doctor Ang and it was at a combined Kaipara Grey Power and Dargaville Cancer Support Group Seminar
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
Kaipara Service Directory
ALL BIKES DARGAVILLE
• Farm & Recreational, Quads + Bikes • Quality ATV & Motorbike tyres • General Service to Full rebuild • Gst Registered • Free Pickup + Delivery
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• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc
Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs
Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth
• All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems
Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625 Collections, Adjustments & Repairs in store
CONTRACT FENCING
Thursdays 10-4pm at Noise Co.
OPTOMETRISTS
PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647
C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE
106A Victoria St Dargaville Call 09 438 3509
Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician
Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634
CERTIFIED PLUMBER
Office 09 439 8048 Fax 09 439 8049 office@hartfunerals.co.nz
• Pest Control • Carpets & Upholstery • Interior and Exterior Home Cleaning
J Kelliher Cnr Gladstone Street & Victoria Street Dargaville
Tim & Sharlene Lord
P: 027 494 2919 A/H: 09 439 8593
e-mail - kaiparacleaningco@farmside.co.nz Facebook - www.facebook.com/kaiparacleaningco
Phone 021 114 6729 www.kaiparacleaningco.co.nz
Kaipara Flooring Co. CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com
ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:
• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls MacJimray Septic Cleaning are theLots • Stock Services Yards • Riparian septic tank cleaning specialists in your district. • Netting • Subdivisions Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.
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Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends. Residential & Commercial
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FREE delivery, pick up and we maintain if required. Short term or long term. Treadmills, Rowers Crosstrainers, Exercise bikes, Freezers, Whiteware, even Entire Houselots.
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HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS
PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON (09) 439 0707 OR 027 437 6521
System Drivers Ltd
Health and Safety System Management Services
Call Alastair Goodland
for Local, Independent, Professional Health & Safety Advice. p: 09 435 1555 m: 022 013 0506 e: systemdriversltd@gmail.com Engineering : Construction : Manufacturing : Rural : Quarrying : Contracting
FAST GLASS SERVICE For all your glass and glazing needs. • Competitive rates • Mobile EFTPOS • Free mileage Dargaville to Ruawai
Phone Kyle | 09 439 2979 or 021 137 6353
Prices starting from: Full groom $50 Wash $30 Lacey Marinkovich 60 Rehutai Road Baylys Beach, Dargaville
021 248 1555
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Tu Christey Massage Therapist
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Tuesday: 9am – 5.30pm Monday: 9am – 6pm Wednesday: 8.30am – 5pm 42 Normanby Street, Dargaville (Old post office building)
09 438 3144 www.wtp.co.nz
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 18 - 2017
CLASSIFIEDS
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 25 April 2017 edition is 10am Monday 24 April 2017
For Sale
Tree Services
Property Maintenance
1978 SPRITE Pop Top, current WOF & REGO also electric WOF & cable. Gas cooker & bottle, spare wheel & awning, $4,000 - Phone 09 439 0199 or 022 439 0199.
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. DOG TICKER – Pedigree Working Dog Formula 20kg, complete nutrition for your best mate that works as hard as you do, $59.99 (incl. GST), a saving of $19.51! FARMLANDS, Dargaville (09) 439 7693, Wellsford (09) 423 7957. LAWN SEED – Turf General Purpose Blend 5kg, $46.00 (incl GST), a saving of $19.32! FARMLANDS, Dargaville (09) 439 7693, Wellsford (09) 423 7957.
Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.
Situations Vacant WAITING STAFF/KITCHEN Hand wanted for customer service, till operation, dishwashing and delivery. Phone 021 0245 5576 – Shiraz Dargaville.
GREENWAYS
Entertainment SINGLE? MEET other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself, all ages. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’ Phone 021 639 552.
Trades and Services COMPUTER HELP in your home or business. Windows, Apple, Android. Phone or text Dave 022 624 3696. SANDY PAWZ dog grooming — wash/blow, dry/clip & nails. For all your pet grooming services call Lacey 021 248 1555.
Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
Nurseries & Plants GET READY for 2017’s planting season. Buy now to grow on yourself or place an order for pickup later in the year. Specialising in native and coastal hardy plants Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range suitable for re-vegetation projects, waterways, landscaping and more. Site visits and advice available, discounts for bulk purchases, delivery service available. The Nursery is open Saturdays 10am to 4pm or by appointment at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. For more information phone 09 439 4223 or email info@ babyloncoastgardens.co.nz. LANDSCAPING PLANTS ready now; Bottlebrush, Cabbage Trees, Flaxes and Reveg Plants from $1 to $6 – large grade $8. Got2Go Plants: 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 3.30pm. No Eftpos. Phone 09 439 5556.
Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/restretching/garage carpet — Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413. FREEVIEW, TV and electronic repairs. Alan Stringer Electronic Service. Workshop at rear of 65 Victoria Street, Dargaville - Open 9-12 weekdays — Phone 09 439 7815.
Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309
DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service
Phone
09 439 6068
WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09
439 2020
Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham
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OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out, scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small. We do them ALL
Residential Support: We have a part-time position available to support our clients in their Greenways Trust homes. Ideally the applicant will have the following: • The ability to work with and relate to people with an intellectual disability. • Good cooking and cleaning skills. • Good communication skills both verbal and written. • We are looking for someone with a sense of humour who enjoys working in a team environment. • Full drivers license is essential Please contact us for an application form and Job Description.
• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
Phone or Txt Paul
027 271 2022 Livestock
Closing Date – 28th April 2017 Greenways Trust PO Box 5 Dargaville
NorthSouth Multi Media is looking for an accounts administrator. THE JOB INVOLVES: • Accounts administration • Reconciling bank accounts • Accounts payable • Invoice financing • Resolving customer queries • Monthly reporting YOU WILL NEED: • Background in Financial Administration • MYOB knowledge an advantage • Good communication skills both written & verbal • Good analytical skills • High standard of numerical skills, accuracy & attention to detail
Contact: Alan Swindlehurst 027 493 2844 Shane Wintle 027 666 6243 Donald McKenzie 021 754 174
MATAKOHE DAIRY & PRIME SALE
Wed 19th April 2017, 12:30pm Comprising;
20 IM & IC FrsX Cows 40 Boner Cows For further entries please phone: Alan Swindlehurst 027 493 2844 Shane Wintle 027 666 6243 Donald McKenzie 021 754 174 Jake Hamlin 027 520 1771
Email: gary@fnkaipara.co.nz *T&C apply Licenced under REAA 2008
QUIZ NIGHT Mamaranui Bowling Club Friday 28 April Meals available from 6pm Get a team together for a fun night out
ALL Welcome
mangawhaiartists@gmail.com
North Kaipara Agricultural Association Incorporated
AGM 2pm, Saturday 22 April 2017 at the Sport and Recreation Pavilion, Paparoa Showgrounds
BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS
Specialist fitter Susan Doig will be in Dargaville on the 3rd of May. For women with full/partial mastectomy, lumpectomy or reconstruction helping you with choices for prostheses, bra and swimwear. Book an appointment with Specialist Susan Doig for 3 May fittings
PHONE: 027 451 9285 or 09 536 4220 EMAIL: breastcare.essentials@gmail.com WEB: www.breastcareessentials.co.nz Monthly visits to Northland - Far North Ministry of Health Funding
POUTO WAIKARETU MARAE
AGM 13 May 2017
Marae is available for whanau from Friday 12th May Please bring a plate for shared lunch Nau mai, Piki Mai, Haere mai katoa Secretary – Fiona Richards 5214 Pouto Road, R D 1, Te Kopuru 0391 027 485 0404
Public notice
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Public Notices
CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service. Priced from $350. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray.co.nz. Code Compliant.
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.
EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, maybe we can help. Meeting: Mondays & Thursdays. Phone 09 439 5248 or ladies call 020 4082 1373.
MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
FREE & Confidential NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.
AAA+ ALL Class Glass requirements. See the Glass Dr to fix your pane. Competitive Quotes - Clean Cut Rates. $50 fitting fee + materials or $40 for Gold Card Holders when you mention this ad. Phone the Glass Dr — Ray on 027 477 3751.
Call: 021 902 087
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1 STOP Window & Door Repairs – Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 – Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.
AGM
SATURDAY, 6TH MAY 1.30 PM SENIOR CITIZENS HALL, FAGAN PLACE
Apologies • AGM Minutes Chairman’s Report • Financial Report Election of Officers (4)
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10am Church Service, Meeting to follow
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Septic Tank Services
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MATAKOHE BONER & PRIME CATTLE SALE Matakohe Sale Yards Every Wednesday 12.30pm Wed 26th April 2017
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Public Notices
NWMRSA WELFARE Officer: Harry Baycroft – Phone 09 439 1340 for Welfare enquiries. SENIORNET DARGAVILLE Reminder: Due to Easter, Open Day this month is on Monday 24th April at 1pm – All Welcome. Contact Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452. TINOPAI RURAL Volunteer Fire Force will be holding their AGM on Sunday 7 May at 2pm in the Tinopai Hall.
MAUNGATUROTO OFF LICENCE LIMITED of Maungaturoto, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal of an Off Licence in respect of premises situated at 147B Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Bottle Store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; – Monday to Sunday, 9am to 10pm. The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, 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 11th April 2017
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570 Aranga Station Rd Aranga $480,000
55B Logan St Dargaville
Quiet Country Living Large 2-3 Bedroom Country Home, plus 3 shed barn. Good size block of land 2.12 Ha. 33.3 Km from Dargaville.
Opportunity Knocks Built in the 1960's and relocated this fun little two bedroom home has a shared driveway and a petite section (454m2). A Sunny and sheltered property with a deck out the front and back.
$170,000
4 Seaview Road Baylys Beach
$384,000
Beach Life Three good sized bedrooms split level home. Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe. Modern kitchen open plan living. Large double garage.
Saturday 22nd of April 12:30-1pm
13 Walker Terrace Dargaville
$295,000
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | rwdargaville.co.nz
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | rwdargaville.co.nz
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville
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Sit back & relax Sitting high and dry on a 1/4 acre, this four bedroom villa has potential. Newly refurbished a few years ago but still needs a little more done. Single garage. Water bore ready to water the garden in the dry season! Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | rwdargaville.co.nz
Sunday 23rd of April 12:30-1pm
57 Heawa Road Dargaville
$220,000
42 Ranfurly Street Dargaville
$298,000
$325,000
Cropping Land Good flat fertile land on the outskirts of town. Just over 15 acres (6.14ha) plus storage shed and three phase power.
Worth a look Right of way 4 Bedroom 170m2 home, master with ensuite, toilets, separate shower room, kitchen, dining separate lounge. Large double internal access garage plus double tandem with power.
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | rwdargaville.co.nz
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | rwdargaville.co.nz
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | rwdargaville.co.nz
1st Prize ................... $50 2nd Prize .................. $25 3rd Prize................... $20
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville
Competition closes 31st April 2017
Your new family home Generously sized section(1252m2). Three reasonably sized bedrooms, double garage, and carport. Larger deck off the lounge. Fully fenced backyard for the kids. Plenty of off-street parking.
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FORD RANGER XLT DOUBLE CAB W/SA 2017
• 8km • Diesel engine • 6 spd auto
• 50km • 3198cc diesel engine • 6 spd auto
WILDTRAK WEST COAST EDITION
XLT WITH WILDTRAK UPGRADED WHEELS & SHUTTER
$84,664+ORC
$59,371+ORC
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HOLDEN COLORADO LX EC CC 2014 • 129,397km • 2776cc diesel engine • 6 gear manual
$32,990
FORD RANGER TD XL DC W/S 2013
FORD RANGER TD XLT DC W/SA 2012
FORD RANGER TD XLT SUP W/S 2014
• 119,925km • 3199cc diesel engine • 6 gear manual
• 56,957km • 3199cc diesel engine • 6 spd auto
• 64,316km • 3199cc diesel engine • 6 spd auto
EXCELLENT HISTORY 1 OWNER FULL SERVICE RECORDS
$34,990
EXCELLENT CONDITION, 1 OWNER, GREAT SERVICING
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$42,990