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April 22 2014
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Community supports Poppy Day KSA sports awards celebrate 30 years
Kaiwaka Sports Association held its annual awards’ dinner last Monday …
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Hockey star gives Olympic message to Dargaville kids P4
p Last week volunteers from the Returned Services Association began selling poppies to remember the dead of past wars and fund RSA welfare services. Volunteers from the women’s section of the Northern Wairoa RSA refused to let wet and windy weather get in their important work as they began selling poppies around Dargaville. Ruth Oliver and Lyn Harnett visited the Kaipara Lifestyler office where staff member Greer Mackay was only too happy to show his support by buying a poppy. On Friday the contribution of our service personnel over more than a century will be remembered. A list of Anzac Day events in the Kaipara district can be found on page 7.
Marae’s Anzac anniversary u by Colin Patterson
Winning partnership Chairman of Hikuwai Kaipara Waka Ama Club, Archie McCahon, could see that the hefty price of waka ama paddles was proving to be a barrier …
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Closely watched by tutor Mathew Wati, NorthTec painting students (from left) Sarah Toko, Teresa Rai and Patrick Tau put on the finishing touches to their repaint of the Te Houhanga A Rongo marae in Dargaville in time for its 100th anniversary celebrations over Anzac weekend. Kuia Maria Larsen says the event will start with the
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April 22 - 2014
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The biblical epic comes to life in this gritty interpretation of Noah’s story - the holy man who built an ark to survive God’s punishment of a sinful world. Though the subject material is familiar to almost all who have ever opened a Bible, this retelling adds a new dimension through its sometimes controversial portrayal of the ancient Jewish patriarch and his family.
A World War Two action romp with a twist of comedy, in the style of Hogan’s Heroes, following a crack team of... art historians? Yes, that’s right - the men who are sent in to reclaim the stolen art treasures of Hitler’s Third Reich, portrayed by the best actors of their generation, and supplied with a script that’s weapons-grade clever and funny.
Feisty parrot Blu goes from the streets of Rio to the deepest jungles of the Amazon on a mission to face his fears... and meet his inlaws! Join Blu, Jewel and their three kids on an epic adventure into the wilderness, with plenty of laughs and excitement for young and old.
Muppets Most Wanted When a wicked Kermit the Frog lookalike perpetrates a big jewel heist, the real Kermit and his troupe of entertainers are dragged into a madcap chase across Europe. Will the famous green entertainer, Miss Piggy, Animal, Gonzo and the gang unmask the real criminals and save the day?
The Lego Movie A story with blocks that rocks! When an evil super-genius plans to super-glue the lego universe into permanent stasis, it’s up to an ordinary construction worker to save the day. Featuring a cast of oneinch superheroes and enough plastic bricks to build an entire city, this is great fun for anyone who has ever owned the iconic Danish construction set.
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p Sport Northland’s Mangawhai Heads 2 Hub Run/Walk took place on Sunday, April 13, with a choice of two distances for entrants. “The weather was great and there was a really good turnout, including a More FM crew who were giving out spot prizes at the end,” said walker and photographer, Amy Franks. “The 5km run/walk started at Wood Street shops in Mangawhai and ended at The Hub in the village and the 8.5km run/walk started at the surf beach and also finished at The Hub.”
Divergent Futuristic sci-fi action in the same vein as the best-selling Hunger Games series another adaptation of a trilogy of novels set in a dystopian future, where the overthrow of a corrupt ruling order falls to some specially talented, tough and resourceful young freedom fighters.
p It was a day of old fashioned Easter fun last Saturday as the Aratapu Tavern hosted a bouncing bunch of bunnies for their annual Easter egg hunt. With a bouncy castle, games such as the sack race and lots of yummy chocolate, this was one day appreciated by kids and parents alike. Aratapu host Donice Morris bowed out gracefully to let one of the smaller competitors win this hotly contested event, and there were great prizes for the best dressed bunnies as well.
Football festival fun
The Amazing Spider Man 2 Peter Parker, transformed by the bite of a radioactive spider into a superpowerful hero, must face the wrath of the sinister Oscorp, who throw a succession of mutants and monsters in the young crimefighter’s path, including the immensely powerful Electro.
Mr Peabody and Sherman From the director of the Lion King comes this zany animated comedy about a time travelling super-genius dog and the orphan boy he’s adopted. Things get out of hand when Sherman commandeers Mr Peabody’s time machine and takes a joyride through history.
p The Northern Wairoa Primary School’s Football Festival for Years 1 to 4 was a fun day out for all and a timely reminder that Northern Wairoa Soccer Club’s junior football season opens on Saturday, May 10. The football festival was attended by five local primary schools — Tangiteroria, Aranga, St Joseph’s, Arapohue and Dargaville.
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 22 - 2014
KSA sports awards celebrate 30 years
Rates rise stirs revolt in Te Kopuru
u by Joanne Speechly
u by Colin Patterson
Kaiwaka Sports Association held its annual awards’ dinner last Monday, celebrating three decades of service and excellence.
Te Kopuru ratepayers opposing a proposed 8% rates hike say they want some accountability from Kaipara District Council.
p KSA winners: Eileen Parsons, Julie Harris, Danyon Tana, Naomi Foster (representing her daughter, Caitlin) and Tim Holdgate from ANZ Bank
Over 120 people attended the event’s 30th anniversary, which was commemorated with a powerpoint presentation, cake cutting by patron Brian Jaques and a sports trivia quiz. Pam and Mark Ottaway received a special gift in recognition of their 30 years of service to the club and life memberships were awarded to Evan Wright and Wayne Leslie. MC for the evening, More FM announcer John Markby made mention of how hard the voting must have been with such a high calibre of nominees, particularly in the Junior category. Senior Sportsperson of the Year was awarded to Julie Harris for her achievements in bodybuilding and fifteen-year-old Danyon Tana received the Junior Sportsperson of the Year
award, for his outstanding achievements in tennis. Service to Sport winner Eileen Parsons was recognised for significant contribution to local and regional athletics, and the Greg McRae Memorial Trophy awarded for sporting excellence and contribution to code, was won by Caitlin Foster. Caitlin achieved in many sports but particularly excelled in squash. Winners of the children’s colouringin competition, Brenda Ferguson and Paige Kenyon, each won a voucher to AE Fun Park. Organisers would like to thank the many volunteers who helped make the evening a success. Photos can be viewed on Kaiwaka Sports Association’s website www.kaiwakasports.co.nz. ¢
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April 22 - 2014 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
New academy helps students learn hospitality
Hockey star gives Olympic message to Dargaville kids
u by Colin Patterson
u by Colin Patterson
Students studying hospitality at Dargaville High School now have a state-of-the-art facility to learn their skills.
Dargaville Intermediate students have been told ‘you can all make it to the Olympics if you want to’.
p Dargaville High Hospitality students: Rosemary Sircombe (left) and Carmen Foster inspect a batch of buns fresh out of the oven
It’s a hospitality academy that opened earlier this month. “We’ve waited almost 10 years for this. We are very pleased to have it,” says head of hospitality Prue Burnett. “It has a fully equipped commercial kitchen. This means we can get accredited to run level three courses, which is equal to the first year at polytechnic.” Among those taking advantage of the facility are year 13 students Carmen Foster and Rosemary Sircombe. Both have been studying Hospitality since year nine. Carmen also works evenings and weekends at Dargaville’s Blah Blah Blah Cafe. In their five years doing hospitality both have achieved high standards. Recently they were both involved in preparing and serving a dinner for the school staff, with Carmen head of
kitchen. “It went really well.” Rosemary says she was hard at work from 9.30am to 6.30pm preparing food for the event. They have learned that customers are key. If customers have bad experiences they seldom come back. If they have good ones they recommend the establishment to their friends. When they leave Dargaville High at the end of the year both are likely to go to NorthTec, although Carmen says she is considering doing an apprenticeship. In the meantime, there is plenty to occupy them at school. Mrs Burnett says the students have a day trip to Auckland where they will visit some of the country’s top kitchens. They will also spend three days in Rotorua seeing some of the city’s best hotels and kitchens in action. ¢
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That message came from hockey player Stacey Michelsen, a Northlander who was part of the Black Sticks team that finished fourth at the 2012 Olympics in London. Ms Michelsen visited Dargaville last week in her role as an ANZ Bank Olympic ambassador. Born in Whangarei and brought up in Kamo, Ms Michelsen spoke of growing up with two older sisters who both played hockey. “I was competitive and I wanted to catch up with them. In secondary school all my friends played hockey and I enjoyed playing with them.” Her Olympic dream came early. “I was your age when I saw the Olympics on TV. I decided I wanted to go to it.” She told the children that she set goals which broke down into smaller goals. And that although she trains and plays hard, there is something more
important — you’ve got to have fun. It’s really important to enjoy sport. I’m competitive — I like to win. But I also want to enjoy my sport.” Among her highlights at the London Games was meeting Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in the Athletes’ Village. She said athletes had all their needs taken care of, so they can concentrate on doing their best in their chosen sport. “Everything in the village is free. If you want to order 20 cheeseburgers, you can.” Ms Michelsen says the Olympics are the best because everyone in every team has trained so hard to get there. “Every team is so competitive and the standard is so high.” The Black Sticks finished fourth in London, their best ever result at the Olympics. But Ms Michelsen and her team mates are looking forward to doing even better at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. ¢
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 22 - 2014
Winning partnership
A long weekend of art
u by Joanne Speechly
u by Joanne Speechly
Chairman of Hikuwai Kaipara Waka Ama Club, Archie McCahon, could see that the hefty price of waka ama paddles was proving to be a barrier to youth participation and young clubs, so he decided to do something about it.
Dargaville Arts Association will hold a series of two-day workshops over Queen’s Birthday Weekend in Dargaville, utilising the creative talents of local artists.
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p Dargaville Arts Association workshop tutors Jenny Crundwell, Maura Flower and Pauline Gough will bring a wealth of knowledge to their workshop participants
p Dargaville High School Students display their specially crafted paddles at the 2014 Northland Secondary Schools Waka Ama Regatta
“I was making paddles at home but it took so long and so many were needed, so the plan was to make some more,” says Archie. He managed to get his hands on some wood, without too much cost, and after several chance conversations, Archie was talking to Ben Whittaker, project manager of offender employment at Northland Region Corrections Facility, about prisoners making the waka ama paddles — hoe — as part of a not-forprofit work scheme. The scheme is a reward-based project for prisoners who have made themselves eligible for work through their conduct. “While not an expert paddle maker, the job to train the group involved fell on me and from my point of view, I see a group of men hoping that their time and efforts will have a positive impact on youth in the greater community. “Overtime the members of the group change and there have been
occasions to revisit and retrain. It is my hope that this is a positive project that influences the way these individuals spend their time and connects them to their community through positive effort. “When I distribute hoe to clubs and youth they are received with gratitude and emotion. I think this is because the positive thread that flows through this project — from the donated wood, to the positive effort and skill provided by inmates for the benefit of youth — somehow finds it way into the finished article. “As a group we have been able to distribute hoe to Whangaruru, Dargaville, Hokianga, Taipa, and Tikipunga — delivering thousands of dollars in benefits to the community. Waka Ama is also smoke free, drug free and alcohol free and provides an alternative pathway for our youth and that is where the true value lies.” ¢
Have you ever woken up from a night of drinking and wish you hadn’t? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Problem drinking can damage your life in many ways - the people of Alcoholics Anonymous know, they’ve been there. They come from every area of life, and are of many different ages. They have suffered the quiet desperation of not being able to stop drinking even though they wanted to. Car accidents, driving under the influence charges, job losses and other humiliations were common to many of them. For others it was a gradual isolation and withdrawal from life. Some of them managed to hold on to their jobs and battled on miserably, hungover and suffering. However, since finding in AA a solution to their problem, members are living full and productive lives. Alcoholics Anonymous has provided them with a way of living that has enabled them to move on from the destructive way they were living into a life that is worthwhile, by providing them with a few simple guidelines that directly address their drinking and the consequences that are the result of active alcoholism.
The members have, by helping each other, been able to help themselves instead of hurting themselves and those around them. Alcoholics Anonymous is not some sort of secret society, nor is it affiliated with any organisation, political or religious group. There are no rules as such, but rather suggestions for recovery and a programme put together by those who have suffered. Members say they don’t have any agenda other than staying sober themselves and sharing their message of recovery with others who are suffering through their drinking as they once were. There are no fees for AA membership, no compulsory attendance demands or anything of that nature. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
If your drinking is causing you grief, or negatively impacting your life and the lives of those around you, but you can’t stop, there is somewhere you can go for help if you need it.
DARGAVILLE ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS DARGAVILLE HAS 2 MEETINGS PER WEEK:
Monday 4.30pm at the Lighthouse Church
on the corner of Parore and Normanby Street Contacts: Bernie 09 439 6140 or Keith 09 439 2467
Thursday 7.30pm at Dargaville Hospital Health Rooms Contacts: Murray 09 439 5248, or Terry 09 439 7193
The three workshops, each showcasing a very different discipline, are acrylic painting, wirework jewellery and harmony. The event will conclude with an art auction, dinner and variety show at the Northern Wairoa Hotel on Sunday evening. “Local workshops tend to bring in outside tutors and yet we actually have people right here in the Kaipara, who over the years have developed a high level of skills, who could be conducting these workshops themselves,” says DAA chairman Allan Mortensen. “Our hope is that we can bring in people from outside the area to take
part in the workshops and therefore, stay the weekend here. We want to create a big event.” Jewellery designer and tutor, Jenny Crundwell, acrylic painting artist and teacher, Pauline Gough, and well-known singing teacher and performing artist, Maura Flower, all have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. The workshops are $65 for residents of the Kaipara, covering both days, and $85 for non-residents. For more information call in to Muddy Waters Gallery, Dargaville, email patm@nsmm.co.nz or phone Allan on 021 439 697. ¢
DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2014/2015 Submission Hearing Sessions Kaipara District Council is hosting three sessions in which submitters who have asked to be heard will have an opportunity to speak to their submission. These sessions are open to the public to attend should you wish to listen to the submissions. Maungaturoto Centennial Hall Monday 28 April, commencing 10.00 am Dargaville Town Hall Tuesday 29 April, commencing 5.30 pm Mangawhai Club Wednesday 30 April, commencing 9.30 am Call Anna Curnow on 09 439 3123 or 0800 727 059 for more information.
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April 22 - 2014
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
Mentors are needed for revived programme u by Joanne Speechly
Tu Tamariki Ki Kaipara Youth Mentoring programme is up and running again. “Although, it never really stopped!” says new coordinator, Simone Matthews. “And that is due to our dedicated team of mentors.” The mentoring programme is a Te Runanga Ngati Whatua initiative, which aims to provide positive, supportive role models for young boys aged between seven and 14 years. The role model is someone the boys can ‘hang out with’ for at least an hour a week and the matches are based on friendship. “At the moment, we have four young boys, who have made p amazing progress under our three mentors — and that’s the whole aim of the project. “I have another three trained mentors ready-to-go, so it’s time to revive the project and remind the community that we’re still here.” Both mentors and mentees are needed. There is no specific criteria, the first step is to make an appointment with Simone. “Our mentors are farmers, school teachers — people from all walks of life, with huge life experience. They have seen some of the challenges that youth face and they want to give back and provide a positive experience for boys.”
Simone Matthews takes over the coordinator role from Darlene Lang, who is the community facilitator at Kaipara District Council
Mentors meet regularly and training and support is provided. Phone 09 439 7332 for more information. criteria, the first step is to make an appointment with Simone. “Our mentors are farmers, school teachers — from all walks of life, with huge life experience. “They have seen some of the challenges that youth face and they want to give and provide a positive experience for boys.” Mentors meet regularly and training and support is provided. Phone 09 439 7332 for more information. ¢
New faces at Pahi u by Paul Campbell
The Pahi Reserve camping ground has a new couple at the helm with local identities Julie Dry and Andrew Kenny taking over management of the harbourside facility. The camp has waterside powered sites for tents, caravans and motorhomes and it includes well-equipped communal facilities, a picnic ground under the famous fig tree, as well as a shop. “Julie has had heaps of experience with her long service at the Paparoa general store and we plan to greatly expand the shop services. We are already stocking the shelves, and that includes a freezer full of bait,” said keen fisherman Andrew. “There’s a very busy boat ramp and wharf and having fishing supplies is a p Julie Dry and Andrew Kenny have great plans for camp services no brainer.” “We’ll have all the basic necessities accommodation and destinations.” as well as plenty of drinks, ice-creams “It might be just a little guidance and snacks and we have plans for much on harbour conditions and the odd more before the next summer season suggestion on where’s a good place to fish,” says Andrew, who will continue comes round,” adds Julie. “We both look forward to welcoming with his Kaiwaka to Ruawai plumbing visitors to the Kaipara, and having been business while assisting Julie with camp long-term residents, we will be offering caretaker and groundsman duties. “Some of the locals refer to their a comprehensive information service here, so visitors get the best experience ‘Pahitian Paradise’ and we are very we can provide for them both at Pahi, pleased to be sharing this with and as they move on to other Kaipara our visitors.” ¢
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ANZAC Services There are opportunities at ANZAC Day commemorations throughout the Kaipara. Hakaru The parade will assemble at 10.00am at the Hakaru Returned Servicemen’s Association. A service will be held at 11.00am followed with a finger food lunch beginning around noon. Uniforms and medals should be worn. Open invitation — everyone is welcome. Contact Neville Andrew 09 431 8191. Maungaturoto A Dawn Service will be held at the Lawn Cemetery, View Street, Maungaturoto. Assemble at 5.45am, parade at 6.00am.. The ceremony will be followed by the usual light breakfast at the Returned Servicemen’s Association. In addition an ANZAC brunch will commence at 11.00am with the kitchen providing a full menu. Contact Noel Smith 0294 752 601 or e-mail rsa@liqueurs.co.nz Matakohe ANZAC Day at the Museum There will be a combined service of Paparoa Returned Servicemen’s Association and The Kauri Museum. This will begin at 10.30am with fallin at the Matakohe War Memorial Hall. The march will halt at the Cemetery Flag where poppy detail will take place on Gordon Coates’ grave, the flag will be lowered and the Last Post sounded. The march will continue to the Gun Memorial for wreath-laying by schools, then to the War Memorial Hall for further wreathlaying following which it will continue
into the Volunteers Hall of the Museum. A service will then be held during which family or friends will have the opportunity to lay flowers or poppies in the display near photographs of their loved ones. After the service a cup of tea will be served in the Matakohe War Memorial Hall provided by the Committee of the Friends of the Museum. Contact Bet Nelley 09 431 7417 (work). Ruawai Commencing at 10.30am there will be a short march down Ruawai Wharf Road to the flagpole at the Ruawai Tokatoka War Memorial Hall, which will be followed by a commemorative service. For more information please contact Alec Stewart 09 439 2737. Dargaville A Dawn Service will be held at the Mount Wesley Returned Servicemen’s Association Cemetery, Old Golf Course Road, Dargaville commencing at 6.00am. The ceremony will be followed by the usual light breakfast. For more information please contact Vic at the Northern Wairoa Returned Servicemen’s Association 09 439 8164. A commemorative ANZAC Day Service will be held in the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. The Civic Service begins at 10.30am. For more information please contact Charlane White, Kaipara District Council, 09 439 3123. ¢
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ANZAC Day
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The price they paid u by Brian Eastwood
Although their religious convictions made them not want to take part in the fighting, three Te Kopuru mates Henry Bradley, Percy Anderson and Ernie Warmington were called up to serve in the First World War They became members of New Zealand Medical Corps, part of the 34th Reinforcements. A single man, Bradley was an engineer at Brown and Son’s Shipyards near Te Kopuru. Warmington, a married man with a baby daughter was also an engineer at the Shipyards. Anderson, a carpenter, was married and lived in Te Kopuru. Training done, they left Wellington on February 8th 1918 aboard troopship Ulimaroa arriving in Liverpool 29th March. The next six months were spent in England working at military camps, including a month at No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital at Walton on Thames.
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Then, on the second to last day of September, the three Te Kopuru boys were on their way to France. Four days later, on 3rd October, they joined 3rd New Zealand Field Ambulance at the Front. The rest of the sad story is told in a letter probably written to the Bradley family by Mrs Anderson after the death of husband Percy Anderson in 1968. ‘On October 23rd 1918 in France, Henry Bradley, Ernie Warmington and Percy Anderson, “the inseparables” and with Bob Graham of Hamilton, were on stretcher squad duty with 3rd Field Ambulance. ‘The Army was advancing quickly and there were many wounded
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to pick up. The four boys were walking through a sunken road and repeating the 23rd Psalm. They heard a shell burst close to them. The next one, the one that hit them, they didn’t hear. Several of the boys who have visited us through the years have told me this. ‘Henry was walking around talking, Ernie was lying dead and Bob badly wounded in the spine. Percy was wounded in the base of his skull, a wound that killed him 50 years later. He was also wounded in the shoulder and hit by shrapnel through the thigh. The New Zealand ambulance came along
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Great War to be remembered in Kaiwaka u by Colin Patterson
One hundred years ago the First World War began - a conflict that cost the lives of millions of soldiers from across the world, plus many more civilians. On the weekend of May 3 and 4 the Hakaru RSA will be commemorating it in an event called Days of Thunder. Organiser Sheryl Botica got the idea last year after attending an air show at Ardmore Airfield. After getting the backing of her committee Mrs Botica started organising with help from the RSA’s women’s section. The Mangawhai cadet unit got in behind the event, as did local cubs and scouts. Her extended family had a number of vintage cars which she borrowed. She also got in touch with a number of private collectors who agreed to lend
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and Percy was lying on the ground trying to get his bandage on. ‘They put Bob and Percy on a stretcher and the boys decided Henry was good enough to walk. By then a doctor had arrived and said, “No! Give the boy a ride it will be his last.” Henry died in the casualty clearing station one week later without really coming to himself. He was hit in the back of the head. He was a fine boy, 22 years old. Percy missed his two mates very badly’. The war was just
twelve days from being over. Henry was buried near Cambrai in Awoingt British Cemetery by Reverend F. T. Hines. Ernest lies in a little French village churchyard at Vertigneul. He was aged 23 years and 11 months. A memorial notice in a newspaper on October 23rd 1920 said, “Warmington. In loving memory of my dear husband, Ernest, killed in action France 23rd October 1918. Inserted by his loving wife and wee daughter. ¢
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The vision of a complete elder care community serving the people of Dargaville has come full circle for the management, staff and residents of Norfolk Court this week, with the opening of their new hospital facilities. The rest home, hospital, and dementia care facility has reached completion with the addition of state-ofthe-art hospital care capabilities — the culmination of over 21 years of hard work and planning for CEO Stuart House and his team. Norfolk Cour t, based around the original homestead of town founder Joseph Dargaville, now offers ‘care for life’, allowing residents to stay in familiar surroundings even when illness threatens. p Norfolk Court’s staff are pleased to offer a new level of elder care Five new registered nurses have been added to the Norfolk Court team, and a recent audit by the Ministry of Health was passed with flying colours. The ministry expects only the very highest standards for those seeking to operate at the level of hospital care, and new hydraulically actuated beds, call systems, oxygen systems and other medical necessities have been installed to make this nineteen-bed facility the best it can possibly be. Stuart House is proud to be able to offer such comprehensive care to the elder citizens of the Kaipara, Phone / Fax 09 439 7172 especially in the friendly and relaxed E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz surroundings which are the core of the Norfolk Court lifestyle. With longer life expectancies, and with many older folk
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Who tha Boss gonna vote for? “Ya no, Dog,” seda Boss wile we was was cleanin’ the big red quod wot he got atta Feel Daze. Well, Boss was. I was juss keeping an eye on him. “That John Ki gotta bee reely smart getting’ ole Prins Willyim an’ tha Duchiss ta come an visit us, wen all the other pollys are geerin’ up fer the Lections. Ya’d think old Ki didint hav a care ina werld. “Ya no that Sharlene (thats tha
Boss’s missus, an muther of young Sophy) has bin glued to tha TV ina house in case she missis tha Royils doin’ sumthin. Well, I reckin just about 99 per cent of kiwis bin looking at them Royils, witch meens them other pollytishins, ole Winnie Peters, an that Kim Dottycom bin waysting a lotta energy. “An’ not to menshin bluddy David Cunningliff. He reckin’s he’s gonna make alla heavy
trucks stay outa tha fast lane ona motorway!. Duzzint he no that the truckies rools tha roads? Who’s gonna go chasin trucks wot take no blimmin notice of David? Tha cops certainly won’t. They too bizzy lookin’ inter violince and berglers wot are smoking that sinthitic marajahooley stuff that silly old Mista Dunne can’t get under control. I tell yer wot Dog, the hole place is in kaos!” Later, Boss was havin’ a chat with Sharlene ina kitchin. They was ina kitchin becos it had startid rainin’ outside, “Lookit that rain deah,” sed Sharlene. “Maybe the drout is over?” “Nah,” seda Boss. “That Mista Gest bloke ona Farmers komittee reckins we gotta get a helluva lot more before we is outa that cactus.” I wondid wot cactus Boss was in, but then Sharlene askt him who he gonna vote for ina Lections.
“I rekin ya gotta hand it ta that Mista Ki. Noit only did he get them Royils and yung Gorge ta come visitin’, but he also hires hisself out ta tha Maori Party fer huge munny ta speek at their dinna. So wile David Cunningliff is tryin’ ta impress peeple with traffic rools that isint gonna work anyway, ole John Ki getting a free feed as well as a pockit fulla cash. “An ya gotta rememba that Krusha Kollins wot bin havin’ mikshakes in China is still ina Govmint. Making hay wila sunshines seems ta be tha way ta go.” But Sharlene wossint having any of that. She took me ova ta me kennil with a big slab of pork cracklin an’ Tux fer me tea. “Ya no wot Billy,” she sed. I mite give the Lections a big miss. All them pollys want is ta fether there nests... bit like the chooks here ona farm eh? An ya no readas — I reckin she’s rite. See yer. Billy
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It’s an old adage that fact often surpasses fantasy and it has been proven in a new account of the Radio Hauraki adventure. In 1970’s I was on the news staff of the fledgling Radio Hauraki. When the movie 3-Mile Limit arrived on theatre screens recently, I was eager to see our story told on film. But it was an historical mish-mash — the product of a script-writers’ over-active imagination. However a television movie on Radio Hauraki is due on TVNZ’s Sunday Theatre this winter, and is based on the work of fellow journalist and author, Adrian Blackburn, a friend and confidant of the founding ‘revolutionaries’ — the
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• Polyurethane Finishes • Oil Finishes • Concrete Grinding
HYDRAULIC
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09 439 7564 027 439 7565
New patients welcome! love your smile
HOSES & FITTINGS
MOBILE SERVICE
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• Prepwork
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Floor Sanding • Floor restoration • New floors sanded
C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S
Pick Up & Delivery Service Available
34 Beach Rd, daRgaville
Ph 09 439 6544
30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz
GRAPHIC DESIGN Established over 60 years your local funeral director Male and Female staff available to discuss all funeral arrangements Pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options
FREECALL 0800 66 77 47 199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747
TE HANA TRACTORS GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE
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New/Used Tractors Machinery • Repairs In House Engineer Mobile Service Comprehensive parts range
Authorised Agents for Landini, McCormick and Kioti tractors 308 SH1, Te Hana, Wellsford ∙ PH 09 423 8558 Kim Windlebourne 021 423 852
Ltd
Tile Specialists
TILE INSTALLATION Free Quotes TILE MAINTENANCE 09 439 7028 027 668 9908 TILE SUPPLY
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Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Fascial Fitness Trainer (FFA) Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) Phone: (09) 439 6518 ~ Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: christeytu@hotmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 22 - 2014
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Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 29 April 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 28 April 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale
Property Maintenance
Property Maintenance
BUNDLES OF pine slabs — $30, ex sawmill yard. Phone 09 439 0833.
AAA+ PAINTER, wallpapering specialist, roof spray coatings & waterblasting. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376, Crawford Solutions.
Dargaville Bobcat Services
DISC BRAKE PADS – Large range in stock for all makes and models. Auto One Dargaville, 09 439 8219. FILTERS, OIL, air and fuel filters. If yours is due for a change see Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. SAVE A BREAKDOWN, check your drive belts. Good range available. Auto One Dargaville, 09 439 8219.
Gardening Services GARDEN MAINTENANCE: Gardening Service, clean ups, maintenance, pruning incl fruit trees, hedging, weeding, lawns. Rachel the Gardener, 021 288 8811.
Nurseries & Plants NATIVE PLANTS at wholesale prices sold direct to the public from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. Further discounts for purchases of 50 or more plants. Delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturdays 10am to 4pm or at other times by appointment. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223, visit the website www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.
Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz
Animal Accomodation MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.
Cars For Sale
Need a cheap new Car?
$0 Deposit $50 a week
All Types. Simple, reliable, affordable Got an old car? No Wof, No Rego, No Problems
$3000 for your trade in
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. Cell 027 455 7750. CHIMNEY CLEANING & Servicing — There is a chill in the air folks. Is your fireplace safe for the winter? Get it serviced & checked, repaired. Crawford Solutions — Phone John 439 5289. A/hrs, mobile 022 642 1376. 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. PAINTER & DECORATOR — Interior or exterior. 44 years experience. Will travel. For free quotes phone: Allen Reeve 027 290 4332. SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166. 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 and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
Work Wanted
Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309
DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service
Phone
09 439 6068
Situations Vacant
Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions
Training for 2014 starts Wednesday 7 May For further enquiries phone Jayne 09 439 3330 ext 6716
027 271 2022
Cars Wanted
WANTED
DEAD OR ALIVE
TOP CASH PAID!
TRUCKS, VANS & UTES
FREE REMOVAL
PHONE NOW
0800 442 445 For Tender
DARGAVILLE RIVERSIDE Markets — Thursdays 2.00pm to 5.30pm. Ad Focus Carpark, Dargaville. Fruit and veges – FRESH & LOCAL. FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592. LOCAL VOCALS Choir — 10 week series, Songs of Freedom, start 4th May, 3 – 5.30pm, Wellsford Community Centre, all welcome.
Seniors (14yrs +)
Juniors
Weekly from Tuesday 6th May 6–7.30pm | $2/night Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance) Some racquets available ALL WELCOME Enquiries 021 439 157
CHIMNEY SWEEPS
Make sure your fireplace is safe this winter. Call Plumbing & Heating Centre to arrange a chimney clean and a firebox inspection today! Plumbing and Heating Centre 09 439 6123 • 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville
RUAWAI LIONS CLUB
The leases on land surrounding our Greenleaf Lime operation at Arapohue are due to expire on May 31 2014. The lease term is for three years with one right of renewal. The leased areas consist of 3 blocks of 38.94ha, 12.44ha, 16.59ha. Tenders close 4pm Saturday 3rd May. Tender documents can be obtained from the office at the Greenleaf quarry, Arapohue Road or by calling 09 439 8591 or 021 900 364.
Jesus died on the Cross for our sins and rose again – that proved he is God. Easter Message: God gives us victory over sin & death. Look up John 3v17 — John 17v3 Surrender to God and never give up! Find real Christian Faith and new life – Your sweetest Easter yet.
Dargaville Little Theatre presents
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An evening of
ONE ACT PLAYS
The Memoirs by Deborah Steele Directed by Deborah Steele
“For who will testify, who will accurately tell our lives if we do not do it ourselves?”
Over My Dead Body! by Pat Baker
Directed by Dylan Hansen
Fay Moskowitz
Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May 2014 Tickets*: $15 Adults Show starts $10 Children at 7.30pm and Students Tickets on sale from Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre *Light supper included Door sales subject to availability
KAIPARA DISTRICT ANZAC DAY SERVICES The following services will be held throughout the district on Anzac Day 25 April 2014. Hakaru RSA — 10 am Contact Neville Andrew — 09 431 8191 Maungaturoto RSA Cemetery Dawn Parade — 5.45am. Contact Noel Smith — 0294 752 601 Matakohe Museum and Paparoa RSA Matakohe War Memorial Hall — 10.30am Contact Bet Nelley — 09 431 7417 (work)
Those that donated goods, those that came and purchased and others that helped in many different ways…
Ruawai RSA — 10.30am Contact Alec Stewart — 09 439 2737
ANNUAL LIONS AUCTION.
Your contributions to our auction were very much appreciated.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
FOR TENDER
Land Lease at Arapohue
Now another Easter has gone… The advertising, the buns and the chocky eggs… The real meaning of Easter lost again!
Would like to thank you all for the awesome support given to our
TRUCK DRIVER / CUSTOMER SERVICES PERSON REQUIRED
Due to an upcoming vacancy we now require a new truck driver/customer services person for our busy timber yard The applicant must have a class 3 driver’s license – Hiab experience also preferred but not essential. Please apply in writing along with a photo copy of your driver license to: Dargaville ITM Po Box 221 Dargaville 0340 Or email: sales@dargavilleitm.co.nz Attn: Brett Stewart
Easter Bunny Hijacks Easter Again!
Public Notices ACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.
Weekly from Tuesday 29th April 7.30pm $3/night
Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
Phone or Txt Paul
Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats
Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette
You will receive free training in the following areas: Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities Hospice History & Philosophy Hospice Shop - Pennies from Heaven Communication, Confidentiality & Self Care Patient & Whanau support as well as Non-Patient work
• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
Homekills All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties
EGGS HAVE NO LEGS
BUT GOD’S PLAN FOR MAN HAS LEGS!
BADMINTON
Txt/ph Ash 021 959 757
Hospice Kaipara are seeking Volunteers from all areas of the Kaipara
Any job big or small. We do them ALL
Public Notices
Dargaville RSA Cemetery Dawn Parade — 6.00am Contact Vic Morfett — 09 439 8164 Dargaville Civic Service Northern Wairoa War Memorial Town Hall — 10.30 am Contact Charlane White 09 439 3123
Te Roroa Learning Assistance Annual General Meeting Date: Wednesday 30 April 2014 Time: 3pm Venue: Te Roroa Learning Assistance 22 Gladstone Street Dargaville All Welcome
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Baylys Beach 210 & 222 Rehutai Road
$360,000
Dargaville 17 Second Avenue
$225,000
Close to Golf Course & Beach 2 dwellings — 1 old school hall and modern bach. Both properties rented out, bringing in $350 per week. Some sea views of Baylys Beach, large piece of land, just over 3 acres (1.22ha), more potential here. Good investment.
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20368 09 439 7575
Good Price, Good Home Elevated at the end of a cul-de-sac, this could be a good starter home. 3 bedrooms, inside-outside flow from lounge to front deck. Double garaging and off street parking.
Open Home Sunday 27th April 1.00–1.30pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20384 09 439 7575
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$335,000
Dargaville 56 Tirarau Street
$290,000
Spacious Home Tastefully decorated modern home. 3 double bedrooms (master with ensuite) and a 4th single currently used as an office. Modern kitchen, large living area leading onto deck at rear with rural views. There is a HRV system installed and wood burner. Downstairs is a double bedroom with its own toilet. There is also a workshop area (man cave) and double garage.
Open Home Sunday 27th April 12.15–12.45pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20385 09 439 7575
Large Brick Family Home What a buy! 4 double bedrooms plus office. Spacious kitchen, dining area, large separate lounge that has sliding doors to shut off kitchen area. Central heating and wood burner in the dining area. Double garage with auto doors and a carport with 2 sheds, grass area back and front. Section is 1012m² more or less and the house area is 160m².
Open Home Sunday 27th April 1.45–2.15pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20378 09 439 7575
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