Kaipara Lifestyler, April 24th 2018 by Integrity Community Media

April 24 2018

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Ice in Kaipara Four decades on the road

Ruawai Transport have served the Kaipara district for close to four decades …

Dance to preserve history

The Kauri Museum’s biannual fundraiser promises the ‘best lineup’ …

p School holidays kicked off well for children in Maungaturoto and Dargaville who enjoyed the touring ice skating rink, supported by Kaipara District Council. Surrounded by inflatable boardings and provided with helmets and gloves it was the safest possible way to try ice skating. MoreFM completed the experience with music and a bubble machine. “The plastic flooring has 97% the same feel as natural ice. Each day it is vacuumed and polished, and the safety barriers reinflated,” said Ice Skate Tours representative Geoff Thomas. “Normal skating blades are used.” Silver Fern Farms provided refreshments, and shopping stalls were available for non-skaters. Ema Smith, Brianna Curel, and Madison Suckling enjoying the cool experience

Roading decision ‘cuts lifeline’ u by Ayla Miller

The government’s decision to scrap the proposed four-lane highway from Wellsford to Whangarei cuts a vital lifeline and will have a significant negative impact on the regional economy, according to Northland MP Matt King and Kaipara mayor Jason Smith.

Scrap metal muster Maungaturoto Primary School is fundraising for a week-long biennial camp …

Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, announced last week that the four-laning of State Highway One between Auckland and Northland will not go ahead, saying that instead, extensive improvements and safety measures are planned for the

existing highway. Mr King says although a dual carriageway is more costly initially — they pay ‘huge dividends in the long run. “For us, that motorway to Northland is our lifeline. It is vital for us, and it

has been identified as the biggest driver of growth in Northland. The coalition government has told Northlanders they don’t care,” he said. continued on page 3 …

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p Dargaville’s Lotto luck continued last Saturday, April 14 with another winning first division ticket bought this time from the Dargaville Four Square in Victoria Street. The ticket was one of four to win $250,000 and was sold to a local resident according to employee, Varinder Singh. Lotto spokesperson, Jessica O’Sullivan, confirmed the prize had been claimed but was unable to say if the lucky winner was a local person. “It’s a good start to a Sunday morning for them.” In February a winning ticket was sold by Countdown Dargaville with a first division prize win of $1,000,000.

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p Member of the Returned and Services Association and the women’s section, Peggy Coles (left) and volunteer Pam Rope, were full of smiles whilst collecting donations for Poppy Day on Victoria Street in Dargaville last week. Peggy has been collecting for the RSA since the 1950s and says the donations go toward the welfare fund, which supports the mental health of returned soldiers. “This is the best spot to collect because Thelma Bagnall from ANZ brings us coffee, tea and food,” Pam said.

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Roading decision ‘cuts lifeline’ “You can’t just update an old road and expect it to do the job. There are a huge amount of factors as to why the dual carriageway roads are so good for the lifeblood of the country.” A group of Northland mayors and the chairman of the Northland Regional Council met with Transport Minister Phil Twyford in Wellington last week, where he told them he could not promise four lanes or a median barrier for the State Highway One from Wellsford to Whangarei. He agreed the road is dangerous and needs improvement in some parts. “It is an economic lifeline for the north, and the road is dangerous in parts and needs a lot of work done on it. There’s no question about that. We talked about the road in detail. Work will continue on State Highway One. It must be improved and it will,” Mr Twyford said. Mayor Jason Smith says he and the other Northland mayors were disappointed the highway was not a priority for the government. “I expressed clearly to the minister we have people commuting to Auckland every day from as far north as Ruawai on the existing State Highway One, and the safety of those people is very important. “The four-lane highway is the top economic development priority and is key to social development for Northland. It’s also very important for safety and tourism. “The current road is a very dangerous road, and we are all very concerned. We don’t want any lives lost on the

Screens installed at station u by Ayla Miller

Monitoring screens have been installed at the Dargaville Police Station, and police are anticipating the installation of cameras across Dargaville in the coming weeks.

p Monitoring screens have been installed at the Dargaville Police Station as part of the Dargaville Community Development Board and Dargaville Police CCTV project

p Transport Minister Phil Twyford’s announcement has been met with disappointment

dangerous road between Northland and Auckland. “We have indicated we will be working with the government regarding meeting the Kaipara’s and Northland’s ongoing roading developments and we will continue with that.” Road Safety campaigner Suzie Reyland from Matakohe was also discouraged by the announcement. “The National government were making such wonderful progress and had plans in action for many roads of national significance. Basically the new government is turning it’s back on regional development.” ¢

Dargaville Community Surveillance project manager, Diane Miller, says the community have been very supportive of this project. “We have been impressed with volunteer interest, and screening is underway for a long list of applicants. The opportunity to do something for the community and help police to be proactive in their crime prevention efforts is what has attracted a number of people to assist. “Recruiting for and managing a roster of this size is no easy task, and we anticipate it to evolve as the project progresses.” Dargaville Community Development Board chair, Allan Mortensen, says it

is ‘pleasing’ to see it coming together. “The current plan is to have all the cameras covered by another camera so anyone who tries to interfere with the system will be recorded.” The Dargaville Business Forum will hold information evenings with a chance to see the system operating in the coming weeks and updated information on the DBF Facebook page. The project has been supported by Kaipara District Council, Lottery Community and Pub Charity. There will also be further updates regarding recruitment of people to man the 24/7 roster based at the Dargaville Police Station. ¢

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Four decades on the road

A low speed chase

u by Andy Bryenton

u by Jill Dickie

Ruawai Transport have served the Kaipara district for close to four decades, a long haul behind the wheel.

A Kaiwaka couple experienced quite a change in their usual routine on the night of April 15 when they recognised a stolen tractor being driven along the road outside their property.

p From one group of professionals to another, the ingoing and outgoing management shake hands on a new chapter

Right now Ruawai Transport is in transition, handing operations over to experienced transport and quarry operators McRobbie Dowling. On April 28, all Ruawai Transport’s loyal customers are invited to an appreciation luncheon, and a chance to meet and greet new manager John Meekin. Back in 1979, good friends Brian (Ringy) Ringrose and Barry Mockett partnered to launch the business; later acquiring Mr Grenville Thurston’s limestone quarry. The stage was set for roading projects, farm races and tracks, and of course for vital fertiliser operations. The fleet of trucks evolved from Commers to Mitsubishis,

and grew to include rollers, graders and roadworks machines, and a big D9 bulldozer to tackle work at the quarry face. Ruawai Transport has handled hay bales through to palm kernel — 60,000 hay bales in one year alone! In 2005 they rebuilt the fertiliser shed in strong concrete to continue the distribution of lime from Kai Iwi lakes clear down to Pouto for years to come. The entire Ruawai Transport team, Brian, Barry and their wives Karen and Susan offer their heartfelt thanks to all their customers, family and friends for nearly 40 years of support both in business and in rural life. ¢

CONGRATULATIONS RUAWAI TRANSPORT LTD ON YOUR NEAR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO OUR LOCAL FARMING COMMUNITY!

p Mark and Pam Ottaway with their special awards

The orange-coloured Kubota B2710 was stolen from a shed at the Kaiwaka Sports Association complex, where Mr Mark Ottaway works as the groundsman and is the club’s vice chairman. Mr Ottaway and his wife pursued the fleeing vehicle, at the same time, updating police. “When we caught up, he had the lights on and the hazards going but he was only going 12km/h. There were lights and sirens, and he still wouldn’t pull over. He was swerving all over the road at some points ,” Mr Ottaway said. A 20km pursuit followed when

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the 15-year-old driver refused to stop for police. After 90 minutes the driver was tasered and arrested in Wellsford where two more police vehicles were waiting to assist. As he arrived on the scene Mr Ottaway was happy to see the tractor, which the club has used for up to 15 years, was not damaged and made arrangements to have it delivered back to Kaiwaka. On Wednesday, April 19 Mark and his wife Pam received a special presentation at the Kaiwaka Sports Awards evening in recognition of their late night escapade. ¢

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Safe space for road safety

u by Ayla Miller

A patch of land that was destined to be sold by council is to be turned into a safe place for children to ride their bikes and learn about road rules.

Network News Preparing for power outages It’s important to ensure you are well prepared for storms or other situations that may affect your power supply. We always do our best to get your power back on as safely and quickly as possible but in big storms there can be lengthy delays. Civil Defence has some great guidelines on how to prepare for an emergency and it’s a good idea to put together an emergency survival and getaway kit (go to getthru.govt.nz for ideas). What should I do before a power outage? • Ensure you have enough drinking water to last three days. Fill buckets and baths (if you have one) for washing and toilet flushing. • Keep your mobile phone charged. Make sure you have a car charger for your devices to keep in touch and be informed – along with a fully charged battery bank.

p Members of the Maungaturoto Residents Association from left: Richard Moore, Paul Chambers and Terri Donaldson

In 2015, the Maungaturoto Residents Association urged the Kaipara District Council to donate the unused section of land on View Street to the community for a children’s park, and were successful in their application late last year, when it was granted a licence to ensure the space is kept as a green area. Local parent and vice president of the Maungaturoto Residents Association, Paul Chambers, came up with the concept as there was already a park in the area, but nothing for children at the other end of town. “We were thinking about how to make the town better, and there’s a large demographic that would use this facility,” said Paul. “It’s a long way to walk with small children from that end of the town to the park.” The project, which was driven by the residents association, has been in Maungaturoto Storage containers

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road safety from the moment they learn how to ride a bike. The residents association will take charge of maintaining, planting and managing the area. ¢

NRC SMART INFORMATION WITH NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCILLOR KAIPARA WARD, PENNY SMART A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE IN KAIPARA THAT SUBMITTED TO OUR LONG TERM PLAN. successfully secured matching-funding from EXCITING PLANS FOR OUR OUTSTANDING NORTHLAND LAKES the Ministry for the Environment’s Freshwater Twelve of Northland’s dune lakes have been assessed as being ecologically ‘outstanding’. Lake Management Plans for these lakes are now complete and available online to the public. They include the three Kai Iwi Lakes (Lakes Kai Iwi, Taharoa and Waikare, all featured in one plan together) and Lakes Humuhumu, Rotokawau, Kanono and Mokeno on the Pōuto Peninsula. The plans take the form of a review of physical, chemical, biological and social/ cultural features of each lake. Time series data from decades of NRC water quality monitoring is presented in graphs and is related to national water quality limits. Although the data often shows fluctuation in water quality, it is difficult to pinpoint the causes of these events, as data on land-use practices in the lake catchments is not always available. However, the general activities which may contribute to water quality decline are well known. Stock access to waterbodies, runoff from farmland, forestry harvest, waterlevel declines, the effects of introduced waterweeds and pest fish all combine to affect both water quality and the health of plants and animals living in the lakes, some now threatened. The lake plans outline a suggested work implementation plan for each lake. The NRC

Improvement Fund to implement many of the action points. The project will include control/eradication of key waterweeds and pest fish, removal of grass carp where they have been used for weed management, sediment detention and fencing and a native plant aquaculture project which aims to remove nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon from the water column. This project is being done in partnership with mana whenua iwi groups and will include the incorporation of mātauranga Māori, or traditional knowledge, into future NRC monitoring. The public will have opportunity for involvement in riparian planting days and through their children at schools engaged with the Enviroschools and Te Aho Tu Roa programmes, which will track the progress of the project.

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Dance to preserve history u by Ayla Miller

The Kauri Museum’s biannual fundraiser promises the ‘best lineup’ at the May Day dance they have ever had.

Kiwis keeping us busy April has been a very busy month with four injured kiwi, one wandering albatross, many little blue penguins and seven harrier hawks, along with a few other birds coming our way. The albatross has been released thanks to our friends at Dive Tutukaka, who often take birds to the Poor Knights for release in a safe area. All the kiwi have been released, including the female kiwi that had part of her toe removed by our vet Bruce after she got caught in a gin trap. The Department of Conservation has been tracking her and have let us know she has settled back into the wild. We have received ten seagulls this month and most have been injured by humans being cruel to them. The red billed gull is protected and you can be fined $100k for killing one. Lots of harrier hawks are being sent to us after being run over so please slow down. When panicked they will hold on to their prey (at this time of year food is hard to find) and that’s why so many are run over. Very soon we will start receiving kiwi eggs and you will be able to view them (and hopefully see a kiwi hatch!) in the Bayer Incubation Unit with our webcams. Just go to www.nbr.org.nz and click on web cams. The Recovery Centre is a registered charity and we always need donations and grants. We have a boat that is used for releasing and retrieving sea birds and we have released around 30 shearwaters and petrels over the past month because of the bad weather. Unfortunately my electronic safety beacon has reached the end of the battery life and it’s cheaper to buy a new one than to have new battery’s installed in the old one. If anyone can help out with a new one to keep me safe out there on the water, I’d be keen to hear from you! Finally, we would like to thank Stuart and Carly at Civiltrain for joining us as a long-term sponsor because we need support like this to make sure the Centre is around for many years. We also welcome the support from Northern Districts Security. We all work very hard providing a great service and this support shows us that what we are doing for wildlife is very worthwhile in the eyes of these people. Robert and Robyn Webb.

Old favourites, Shane and The Shazam Band, will perform and funds raised will go towards helping the museum care for and exhibit items in their collection. Kauri Museum CEO, Lisa Tolich, says there are thousands of objects stored in the most unlikely places — wherever there is a space in an already full museum. “Take some time out of your busy schedules, enjoy a night out with family and friends and contribute to a special cause. After 56 years of operation, The Kauri Museum is repurposing existing facilities and upgrading them to meet our growing storage needs. Not all of our collection can be on permanent display at any one time, and these items need to be stored carefully, to ensure that they are here for future generations to enjoy,” she says. Various local businesses have contributed to the spot prizes, and Lisa says many will recognise band member, Alistair Taylor of Paparoa Shop and Brew.

p Shane Hales and Alistair Taylor of Shane and the Shazaam band

“We are celebrating the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere festival. Much merriment will ensue and of course includes eating, dancing and even a song or two.”

Community art project underway The artist behind the successful Stingray Project in Mangawhai last year has organised another community art initiative to celebrate native bush and the flora and fauna that comes with it. Magical Mangawhai Goes Bush is a free community art project led by Rosina Kamphuis and opened on Friday, April 19. “We hope that lots of people from every age group will come along and paint, then come back and explore the exhibition’, Rosina says. “This art project is for the Mangawhai community, families, artists, businesses, everybody.” The Mangawhai Artists

Gallery has been transformed into a community art painting centre for the duration of the workshops, and all ages can come along. No art experience or painting skill is required. ‘One moonlit night ...’ will use all of the painted material from the workshop to make an exhibition and installation evoking native bush at night. Mayor Jason Smith will open the exhibition on Saturday, May 5 at 3pm. ¢

p Rosina Kamphuis with one of her charcoal sketches

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It was a full house at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex last week as the community gathered to recognise sporting prowess at the annual Kaiwaka Sports Awards Dinner for 2018 hosted by John Markby of More FM. “Our sports awards evening is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talented sportspeople in our district and to show our appreciation to those people who work behind the scenes to make sport happen,” said association manager, Cheryl Anderson.

p Fiona Kemp took home the Service to Sport Award p Overall winners Danyon Tana’s father Philip Tana, Fiona Kemp, Alex Manuell and Ocean Shadbolt

p Kaiwaka Sports Association patron Brian Jaques presented Ocean Shadbolt with the Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award

p Alex Manuell received the Greg McRae Memorial Award, presented by Greg’s brother Scott

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A swimming success

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More than 200 swimmers from Kaitaia to Kaiwaka participated in the Northland Primary Schools Swimming meet at the Kauri Coast Community Pool.

The internationally acclaimed Mwangaza Children’s Choir from Uganda will perform a free concert at the Dargaville Town Hall on May 3 during its New Zealand tour being sponsored by Tearfund.

p More than 200 swimmers gathered to compete at the Kauri Coast Community Pool for the Northland Primary Schools Swimming meet

The event was organised by the principal of Selwyn Park Primary School, Vern Stevens, with the help of the Dargaville Swimming Club. “There were 27 records were broken during the day, and there were some close races despite the chilly weather,” said Dargaville Swimming Club secretary, Samantha Simons. Pool manager, James Taoho, said it was a ‘beautiful sight’ to see everyone enjoying the facility.

“It’s great to see the amount of people who put in time and effort to come here. A lot of the swimmers are quite high-calibre, and the quality of this pool is very high. I would say this is one of the top three pools in New Zealand.” This is the third time the meet has been held, and swimmers participated and swam in teams under Whangarei, Far North, Kawakawa and Otamatea as well as Northern Wairoa umbrellas. ¢

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The choir has travelled across the United States, Holland, UK, Germany, Singapore and Australia, and has released six albums. The 18 children between eight and 12-years-old will present a taste of African culture with “vibrant costumes, joyful music, energetic dancing, infectious smiles and inspirational stories” as a part of the experience. “The children of Uganda have been

greatly challenged by poverty, HIV/AIDs and many have been taken by the Lord’s Resistance Army, and forced to become child soldiers,” says Tearfund marketing manager, Brenda Won. “These kids are representing all the children of Uganda and showing that with the help of sponsorship, Uganda’s children can rise above these things and make the country a different place.” ¢

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Maungaturoto Primary School is fundraising for a week-long biennial camp to be held in February next year by accepting donations of scrap metal from the community.

Entries for the Kaipara Art Awards are now open, and with limited space available, chair John Pickworth urges artists not to delay getting their entry forms in.

p John Pickworth Kaipara Art Awards chair speaks at the 2017 gala night p Fundraiser organiser, Kimberly Sinclair with son Tyler, amidst some of the collection

The collection fits in with the school’s environmental plan, as one of the four areas of learning is Zero Waste. By encouraging the community to recycle all of their scrap metal the school reinforces the message to students. “The Maungaturoto Primary School camps are incredible and involve all the students at all ages,” says organiser Kimberly Sinclair. “The teachers and principal are very passionate about these camps and put a lot of time and effort into all the planning to ensure everything runs smoothly at the time.”

Suitable metal items include electrical appliances, except for TVs, and a wide range of metal fittings from pipes to farm machinery, car batteries, even complete cars with motor and gearbox. No fencing wire, gas bottles, tyres or glass. Unwanted metal can be left with Alexanders Scrap Metal at 2 Blakey Street, Maungaturoto, where it can be recorded as part of the fundraiser, and bulk items may be collected by arrangement with Ben Sheppard 021 554 665. For further enquiries contact Kimberly on 021 302 600. ¢

“At this stage we are simply calling for entrants. Artists do not have to wait until they know exactly what their entry will be,” Mr Pickworth says. The awards are a direct collaboration between Mangawhai Artists Inc and the Dargaville Arts Association. The two organisations will take turns hosting the exhibition at the Muddy Waters Gallery in Dargaville and the Mangawhai Artists Inc Gallery in Mangawhai. “This year we are proud to host the gala awards evening and opening in Dargaville. The exhibition will stay there for a few weeks and then it will move to Mangawhai.”

There are four cash prizes — first, judges’ award, second and third. The awards are made possible because of the principal sponsor The Kaipara Lifestyler, and grant donations from Pub Charities New Zealand Ltd. Artworks can be entered under two categories — two-dimensional or three-dimensional. Entries must be in by close of business on Friday, June 8. The judging and the gala opening night will be held on Friday, July 6 at the Dargaville Town Hall and the Muddy Waters Gallery. Visit nsmm.co.nz for terms, conditions and entry forms. ¢

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Fire sparks safety message

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The owners of the Maungaturoto house that burnt to the ground on April 15 are opening up their property to warn others about the dangers of not having smoke alarms.

The great sporting legends of the Dargaville Rugby and Sports Club will come together to celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary on April 27 and 28.

p Paddy Thornton, Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer

Past president from 1993 until 2012 and life member, Darrel Bradley, says there have been many changes to the club over the years. “I think the biggest change was being part of the awesome team that helped set-up and start the Western Sharks and also being part of the inaugural team.” The we e ke n d ’s celebrations will kick p The 125th anniversary of the Dargaville Rugby and Sports Club is a chance to catch up with old friends and reminisce. off with a Golden Oldies Pictured: The 1948 Dargaville Rugby Seniors Challenge, a meeting of past rugby, netball and squash many games as he can to watch his players from 35 years and up, to play sons play. a game for old times’ sake followed “My fondest memories are my by a mix and mingle in the clubrooms. friendships forged on and off the field “Hopefully, the teams will have and watching both my sons play for the enough players so we can have rolling Western Sharks. subs, no one gets puffed, and most “I think the proudest memory is importantly there are no injuries. It’s playing a game at Kamo with one of my really just a fun night for all the past sons. Being a player and coach of both legends of the game we all love.” premier and premier reserves teams are On Saturday night Tiger Woods’ ex- also highlights.” caddie, Steve Williams, will be a guest For more information contact speaker at the Dargaville Town Hall. drsc125yrs@gmail.com or visit their Darrel is still involved with the club Facebook page: Dargaville Rugby and as a supporter and tries to get to as Sports Club 125th. ¢

Maungaturoto Chief Fire Officer, Paddy Thornton, says it is a ‘miracle’ no one was killed. “We would like to see everyone in the community have working smoke alarms in their homes. We will also be using this open day to deliver fire safety messages and also as a bit of a recruitment push. “There were people staying in their house and people sleeping in the lounge. They only woke up because of the heat and smashing of the windows. They have blisters on their ears — that’s how close to death and dead bodies we were. We are taking this opportunity for

a massive push to make people aware that smoke alarms are important. If there were smoke alarms they would have been alerted 3–4 minutes earlier, and it would have been a smaller fire, and we could have saved the house.” The volunteer fire brigade alarm was raised at approximately 11.30pm on the Sunday night and trucks from Kaiwaka, Waipu and two from Maungaturoto attended the call-out. Investigations into what caused the fire are still underway. The open day will be held at 194 Hurndall Street on April 28, 10am– 2pm. ¢

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‘Black Friday’ became ‘Bright Friday’ on April 13 when Elinor Shoebridge celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise party at Norfolk Court Rest Home.

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Several of her eight children, 24 grandchildren, and 27 greatgrandchildren travelled from Hamilton, Tauranga, Te Aroha, and even Australia, to take part in festivities, bringing gifts and cards. Staff at Norfolk Court arranged refreshments and a large cake, and a three-year-old great-granddaughter helped blow out the candles. “Bringing up a good family,” was the key to reaching 90 years

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“Our specific goal is to work alongside health professionals, service providers, and those within our communities to better understand mental illness through the promotion of positive attitudinal change,” Mr King said. “By reinforcing that mental illness should be talked about instead of swept under the rug we are allowing our youth, our people to recognise they are not alone when it comes to thoughts of self-doubt and self-criticism. By normalising self-doubt, fear of failure, and any other associated differences we are lessening the likelihood our kids will think of themselves as being inferior to their mates.” Te Ha Oranga social worker, Christiane Rudolph, said the hui aims to let people know there is support available and not necessarily in the p form of a councillor or clinician. “We are born and bred to whanaungatanga — build relationships. Suicide is a hidden subject, but now we are opening it up, so people have the tools and knowledge to deal with it. “This is about letting people know there is a point of support and people know they aren’t alone.” Te Ha Oranga

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113 Victoria Street, Dargaville

3 John Sinclair Avenue, Wellsford. mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@xtra.co.nz

P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 May 2018 edition is 10am Monday 30 April 2018

For Sale

Nurseries & Plants

Property Maintenance

Work Wanted

1980 20 FT TrailLite caravan, full framed awning, very good condition, $20,000 ono, Ruawai, phone 027 471 5837.

NATIVE PLANTS. Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants ready now for revegetation projects, effluent ponds, septic tanks, waterways and landscaping. Site visits and advice available. Open on Saturdays 10am to 4pm at 1246 Babylon Coast Road. Or else by appointment. For more information phone 09 439 4223 or email info@ babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

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.

CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/ restretching/garage carpet — Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413.

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. CULVERTS 6 metre, 400mm ID, super heavy duty, $260 each, phone 09 439 5080. RUGBY SOCKS: Southern, Sharks, Kaihu, Ruawai. Jack Fannon Menswear, 52 Victoria St. Dargaville. Open 8.00am – 4.00pm Mon – Fri. 09 439 8946. SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara - car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Wanted SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy - parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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Tree Services COAST TO Coast Treeworks. Professional tree services, qualified and insured. All aspects of tree work. Phone Victor 021 050 2665. TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

Grazing GRAZING AVAILABLE for dairy heifers, Dargaville area, phone 021 628 816. GRAZING AVAILABLE short or long term Matakohe/ Ruawai area. Please phone 021 546 368.

Livestock Quilt Raffle: Kate Smith Grocery Hamper: Ray Watkins Thank you so much to the Dargaville Quilters Club and Hart Funerals for their kind sponsorship.

Entertainment SINGLE? MEET other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself, all ages. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’ Phone 021 639 552.

Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.

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. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $465.75 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. PRESSURE WASHING, soft house wash, drives, paths, decks & more. FREE gutter cleaning with every house wash, phone Tony 022 311 8447. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

SAW MILL and farm hand experience, basic building Level 2 or handyman. Have a CV, phone Dave 021 115 9397.

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small. We do them ALL

CALF MILK wanted, colostrum, penicillin milk, pay 20 cents per litre & pay on pick up. Phone 021 439 250.

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.

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WAYNE & ANNETTE • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

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Ph 09

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Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

Trades & Services

Septic Tank Services

BRICK AND blocklaying tradesmen, fencing, columns, paving, outdoor fireplaces, repairs and more phone Tony 022 311 8447.

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. 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.

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UPHOLSTERY Quality upholstery services Domestic, commercial, caravan squabs, motorcycle seats, antiques, marine etc.

Phone or text Darron 021 584 221 or (09) 439 7994

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER April 24 - 2018

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 May 2018 edition is 10am Monday 30 April 2018

Situations Vacant

DARGAVILLE VETERINARY Centre require a secretary for board and management meetings. Accuracy and Confidentiality Required. Estimated 8 hours per month. Please apply in writing to todd@dargavillevets.co.nz FORMWORK CARPENTER for a long term job near Matakohe 3 years exp+ required, email craig@npl. nz or phone 027 273 7381. TREASURER WANTED by Coastguard North Kaipara. Experience with online banking, GST and Xero accounting essential. Monthly meeting at Ruawai airfield desirable. Honorarium or hourly rate negotiable. Contact James 09 439 5955.

EXPERIENCED CLASS 5

driver wanted Part time, with the opportunity of going full-time.

DARGAVILLE MUSEUM IS LOOKING FOR A WEEKEND MANAGER If you are an outgoing, flexible and well-presented person with retail experience and an interest in local history, this job could be for you. You would be working as part of a team in an interesting and diverse environment meeting people from all over the world. Customer services experience is essential and knowledge of other languages would be an asset. This position is for two days over the weekends and may also include extra relief work. Reliability essential. Send a written application with CV to: Maree Saunders Dargaville Museum Director Dargaville Museum, P.O. Box 166 Dargaville 0340. E-mail: darg.museum@xtra.co.nz

Applications close May 11th 2018

Call Karl on 027 493 2206.

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT STUFF TO CUT IT IN THE BUILDING TRADE?

HIRING NOW

Full time intermediate level building professional to join busy Dargaville based company. Min. 2 years experience required. Would suit a current apprentice/hammer hand or someone in a construction trade wanting a change in skill set to carpentry. High level of motivation, physical fitness and work ethic required. Suitable remuneration for the successful applicant. Email or send your CV or a cover letter to: nwbuild@ubernet.co.nz or NW Build – PO Box 398 Dargaville APPLICATIONS TREATED IN STRICT CONFIDENCE

Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert change of venue — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. 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.

FURNITURE TRUCK HIRE Hire or use FREE* when you buy or sell Real Estate with Gary Morris

Call: 021 902 087 Email: gary@fnkaipara.co.nz *T&C apply Licenced under REAA 2008

These are the qualities we are looking for:

• Good customer skills • WOF Certificate • A solid understanding of automotive systems including electrical and diagnostics • Ability to maintain a high standard of workmanship • Be able to work independently and as part of the team

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE Accessible Transport – We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments)

Public Notices

Memoriam

Seniors (14yrs +)

IN MEMORY of Douglas James Snell 13-04-1946 26-04-1998. Twenty years since you passed away, very much loved Father of Kerry, Blair, David (one day old), Tina age 39 died 2011. You were a caring, loving husband and I miss you everyday. If only I could put my arms around you. Always in my heart. Your loving wife Rose.

Enquiries 021 439 157

Fowlie, Ewen Garth

Public notice

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

BADMINTON Beginning Monday 7th May 7pm – 9pm $2 per night Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance) Some racquets available ALL WELCOME

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) NOLAS WINES & SPIRITS LIMITED of Dargaville, Retailers, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal and variation of a Off-licence in respect of premises situated at 126-130 Victoria Street, Dargaville and known as NOLAS WINES & SPIRITS LTD. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is bottle shop. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the Offlicence from the Bottle Store are; – Monday to Sunday 7.00 am to 10.00 pm (currently 9.00 am to 10.00 pm) and by the internet at any time on any day 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.

17.11.1935 - 22.04.2016

Always in our hearts and thoughts, forever loved and remembered. Pam, Michael, Susan, Tracy-anne.

Public Notices

Come and celebrate the Dargaville Rugby & Sports Club’s 125th year anniversary

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 17th April 2018

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Automotive Technician/Mechanic Godfrey Motors 2015 We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanic/WOF inspector to join our team. We are a customer focused workshop offering complete car and 4x4 servicing, repairs and tyres etc for all makes and models.

WESTERN SHARKS VS B.P. KERIKERI Spreading Northland Reserves VS B.P. Kerikeri - 12.30pm Williamson Contracting Premiers VS B.P. Kerikeri - 2.15pm

PANUI

AGM SATURDAY, 5TH MAY

Nau Mai Haere Mai

@ 4.00 PM

Supporting Whanau Hauora

In the library Hall, Mangawhai Village next to our gallery.

Te Ha Oranga would like to invite you to attend our community meeting in aide of suicide prevention. We will be highlighting the value of support groups that are working in our communities alongside whanau helping to make positive changes.

We hope you will join us.

We offer a supportive and friendly work environment with competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience if this sounds like you please send your CV to:

Please keep this date available

Graham Godfrey, Godfrey Motors 2015 2 Totara st Dargaville 09 439 7666 Graham@godfreymotors.co.nz Or phone 021 298 4264.

Te Ra (Date): 27th April 2018

Pay attention! around road works

Proudly sponsored by Catherine Stewart Bayleys Real Estate MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

ROAD SAFETY

Te Waahi (Place/Venue): Dargaville Town Hall Te Wa (Time): 10am–4pm • Light refreshment will be provided • Resources and information will be available

Situations Vacant

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WARNING: Contents of this hui contains a strong theme of suicide, methamphetamine and violence.

For More Information Contact: Christiane Phone: 0800 My Te Ha (0800 698 342) or 027 406 7111

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184 VICTORIA STREET, DARGAVILLE

570 TINOPAI ROAD, TINOPAI

$595,000 2223 TANGOWAHINE VALLEY ROAD, DARGAVILLE

$275,000 257 METCALFE ROAD, MATAKOHE

PICTURE PERFECT

LARGE 5 BEDROOM HOME ON 11 ACRES

LIFE IN THE VALLEY

NORTH-FACING WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE

Lovely character bungalow with a homely feeling. Open plan living, modern kitchen opening onto a deck. 2 double bedrooms and 1 single room that opens onto a deck. Large bathroom with claw foot bath, shower & vanity. Single garage plus a lined room. Flat easy care section.

This 3 bedroom home on 5179 m2 of land features spacious open plan living, french doors from the dining room onto North facing deck, 2 bathrooms, new roof and a basement rumpus or 4th bedroom. Also has spring fed water, a 2 bay implement shed and school bus from the front gate.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3954

Large 5 bedroom home on 11 acres of land. House on 3 levels, top floor comprises´ living area, dining room and kitchen. Middle level has bedrooms, separate bathroom and toilet. Downstairs is laundry, shower, toilet and room for a granny flat, rumpus room or "man cave". Spacious garage, new water tank and north facing decks. In need of TLC. GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU2146

VERY PRIVATE and SECLUDED, sunny and sheltered 4 ha, easy contour, orchards, olive grove, grazing, native bush. Parklike grounds. Stunning water views from every living room. Large high stud home with ample garaging. On grid power PLUS solar, wetback, wood burners, dual heat pump. Boat access. Abundant birdlife haven. A "must see". Call Rhoda. RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2138

458 BAYLYS COAST ROAD, DARGAVILLE

2/603 TINOPAI ROAD, TINOPAI

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS3857

$275,000 1708 STATE HIGHWAY 1, KAIWAKA

$995,000

$559,000 2 GOEBEL STREET, TINOPAI

PRICE REDUCED

$299,000

PRIVACY, VIEWS & LOCATION

PERFECT POZZIE

KAIWAKA MINI LIFESTYLE

LOVE THAT VIEW!

Lifestyle property with large 1970s 3 bedroom home. Open plan living area, decks off 2 sides, plus a conservatory, roomy double internal garaging, town water and tar seal to the gate. Separate single car shed & workshop. Large dam all on 7.83 hectares (19 acres) of land.

Approx. 10 Acres of flat land in Tinopai. This block has all you need to make a start in rural living, a stream, some lovely bush, easy contour and on the tarseal! Tinopai is known for it’s fishing, so come and be in the thick of it.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3948

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE1436

Beautifully presented 1930s character bungalow with 2 1/2 acres of grazing land, orchard and stock handling pens. Warm and welcoming with period features to impress. Delightful covered deck area to enjoy alfresco dining. Under floor insulation and sound stop glass for added home comfort. 1 1/2 bay garage with power. 3 well fenced paddocks. ANDREA CLARKE WEB ID MRU2143

Enjoy wide water views from your genuine kiwi bach. Lovely new bathroom. Large deck out from open plan studio with pull-out / fold-down beds, plus bunk room. Includes 2 Caravans. Sleeps 8. Two flush toilets! 820 sqm section with water tank and septic. Walk to beach and wharf. Plenty of parking. RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2117

74 LOGAN STREET, DARGAVILLE

$380,000 35 WHAKA STREET, MAUNGATUROTO

$449,000 GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, PAPAROA

$210,000 1521 PAPAROA OAKLEIGH ROAD, PAPAROA

$769,000

PRICE REDUCED

SPLIT BRICK & CEDAR TOWNHOUSE

READY AND WAITING

TRANQUIL LIFESTYLE BLOCK

HORSE HAVEN - NEARLY 30 ACRES

2 double bedroom townhouse with internal access. Built with retirement in mind this unit is user friendly with wheel chair access. All on one level, no steps or stairs. Spacious and open plan. Large kitchen. Both double bedrooms have large built in robes and heat pumps. Completely insulated with 3 heat pumps. Fully fenced grounds. MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3952

This home boasts 3 ample bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, attached single garage with internal access. Open plan dining/ lounge area with ranch sliders opening onto decks,. Panoramic views over the surrounding farmland and inlet. Painted inside and out. Back of property well fenced. Driveway concreted plus ample off street parking. Section size approx 911m2. SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2137

This 8000m2 (approx) picturesque lifestyle block comes new to the market with new fencing and a patch of your own private bush. A small stream runs along the bottom of the bush. Gently sloping, it is only approximately 7.5 kilometres to Maungaturoto and 1 kilometre from the Paparoa Golf Club for the keen golfer. TONY NORTHCOTT Mob 021 831 864 WEB ID MRE2130

This generous 197m2 family home has separate lounge, spacious open plan kitchen and dining with a fabulous undercover entertainment area, in ground swimming pool with lighting for evening swims, large garage, separate office and an extra toilet. Equestrian dressage arena, covered stable area with tack shed, concrete wash down, stream. A must see! JILL WILSON Mob 021 505 712 WEB ID MRU2147

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

www.roperandjones.co.nz

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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