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Gumboots to ballet shoes  by Sheri O’Neill

Against stiff competition, 17-year-old Charlotte Gleeson from Ruawai has been accepted for the New Zealand School of Dance, renowned for grooming talented dancers for the New Zealand Royal Ballet Company and international career prospects. This Easter, on her first trip home from studies in Wellington, Charlotte was more than happy to be swapping ballet shoes for gumboots on the Ruawai family farm. During the audition process Charlotte took part in both a classical and a contemporar y technique class and then performed a solo in front of the 12 person board. Of around 70 in her audition intake, she was one of only seven New Zealanders accepted for the entry class of 18 students majoring in classical ballet. “It wasn’t a great start — my plane from Whangarei was cancelled because of weather and I had to get a taxi to Auckland, grabbing the last seat on a plane to Wellington and arriving only just in time. So I wasn’t as confident as I might have been — but I held a picture in my mind that I might get in,” she said last week from Wellington, now several gruelling weeks into her first year. “It’s been unbelievable, but I’m still a farm girl at heart and I’m so looking forward to the Easter break.” With Charlotte’s typical day at the

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school starting at 8.30am and not finishing until 6pm, and at least 25 hours of her week spent actively dancing, that’s not surprising. “They started us off with a week of warm-up classes, and it’s good they did. That first week every muscle was so sore. But now I’m into the routine it’s okay, although I spent three days recently recovering from a lumbar strain. They teach you how to avoid and manage injuries, but they’re part of being a dancer.” In addition to dance classes, Charlotte also studies anatomy, nutrition, music, dance history and Maori studies. Around 80% of all students at the school go on to full time employment in a ballet company, either here or overseas, and Charlotte says although she gets nervous, performance is the best part of being a dancer and definitely her goal. First studying ballet at the King School of Dance in Te Kopuru, for the last few years Charlotte was a student of the Northern Dance Academy in Kerikeri. “I’ve tried heaps of other

 Charlotte Gleeson as Lise in Northern Dance Academy’s La fille mal gardée

things — netball, violin, horse-riding and touch rugby, but I’ve always come back to ballet. “I love New Zealand and it would be my first choice

to dance here, ultimately in the New Zealand Royal Ballet Company.” But right now, Charlotte says, “I can’t wait to get home and jump on a horse.”

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 Around 80 primary and intermediate students took part in a water safety day hosted by Sport Northland at Kai Iwi Lakes. Year six to eight students from four schools took part in boat safety, survival skills, yachting and surf life saving activities. “It gives us an opportunity to teach skills in a safe open water environment and hopefully if students get themselves in a sticky situation then they will know how to get themselves out of it,” said Sport Northland’s Janine Moy. The opportunity was made possible from private funding and if further funds are available, more safety days are planned.

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 Bidders test the furniture at the Ruawai Lions’ giant fundraising auction on Saturday, March 23. Organisers say several hours of auction, a clothing sale area and a large trading table provided plenty of bargains and a community get-together.

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Recycling on display KDC office to relocate

 by Sheri O’Neill

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to the yellow plastic bags of recyclable items you put out on the kerb — next week you get your chance to find out when Kaipara Refuse put their business on public view.

On Tuesday, April 9, between 10.30am and midday, you can pop in to their Ruawai transfer station in Porritt Street and watch as bottles and bags, cans, paper and cardboard are delivered, sorted and baled by Kaurilands’ expert team of recyclers. Ten Kaurilands’ clients work at the station for two-and-a-half days a week, sorting Kaipara’s reusables. As part of the Kaurilands Trust operation, the mission statement for Kaipara Refuse is to provide employment opportunities for the disabled. “That’s our bottom line,” says manager, Rob Battcher. “There is a commercial return for recyclable items, but there’s not a fortune to be made in it, especially right now with the high New Zealand dollar and low commodity values generally.” Glass, newspaper and cardboard are

recycled in New Zealand — the glass melted down, the cardboard and paper re-pulped and made into packaging. Plastic is sent to China, where some is reconstituted into items such as polar fleece and insulation, and in theory at least, resold to New Zealanders. The tins and cans go to a scrap metal dealer. Recycling is not paid for by Kaipara rates. The levy on each tonne of rubbish delivered to the Puwera Landfill is partially returned as funding for waste minimisation programmes. “Without the income from the yellow bags we would not pay our way,” says Rob. However, he says people are welcome to sort and deliver their own recyclables to either the Ruawai or Dargaville transfer stations. For information: Phone 09 439 2146 ■

Drought effects on rise  by Paul Campbell

Citing the poor quality of the current premises, including some building regulation non-compliance issues, and the breakdown of lease negotiations with the new owner, the Kaipara District Council is to move its Kaiwaka office to The Hub in Mangawhai. KDC operations manager, John Burt, said that the search for new premises had been limited to Maungaturoto and eastern locations. “The major workload at the Kaiwaka office is building with resource consent applications from the area, particularly from Mangawhai.” He said The Hub offices were the most suitable of those available, and after one-off relocation expenses the on-going cost of the new site would be less than remaining at the Kaiwaka premises. With the shift of the council office the Visitor Information Centre currently housed in the building will close. Mr Burt says that discussions have begun with the tourism sector on

how future promotion of the district and the Twin Coast Discovery Highway can best be driven in the future and supported by the funding made available by the closure. Bruce Rogan of the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association says the association feels neutral about the move but suspects council may see it as a sweetener for the Mangawhai community. “The right move is to move the whole operation of the council to a central location. We have discussed this repeatedly with (KDC’s CEO) Mr Ruru, and the time is long overdue. “ The Mangawhai move date has not yet been finalised, but Mr Burt expects it to take place around May.

Reform meet for Mangawhai Mangawhai residents have been added to a series of Northland Regional Council public meetings on possible local government reform in Northland. The council has been attempting to gather as much public feedback as possible ahead of a 15 April deadline imposed by the Local Government Commission which is processing a bid by the Far North District Council to become a unitary authority in its area. It has asked other councils in the region, including the regional council, to put forward alternatives by Monday April 15. Council chairman, Craig Brown, says the commission has refused

requests to extend the deadline, so the council has been holding a series “of urgent eleventh-hour meetings” to seek the public’s views on what form they think local government should take in the region. The Mangawhai meeting will be held from 6pm — 8pm on April 4, at the Mangawhai Library Hall. “If the commission decides it does want to change the current model of local government in Northland, it will put forward a proposal and invite public submissions,” said Mr Brown Information, including a background paper, is available at: www.nrc.govt. nz/LGreform ■

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Looking for aspiring leadership Getting lost in the maize  Rose Rees-Owen

Dargaville Rotarian Margaret Bishop would like to nominate and possibly sponsor a deserving individual for the Aspiring Leaders Forum in Wellington.

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 Last year’s aspiring leaders outside parliament in Wellington

I am just ‘testing the water’ to find them.” Last year, 170 participants met an array of MPs as well as community leaders including Sam Johnson who began the Student Volunteer Army after the Christchurch earthquake and Hilary Price, co-founder of Homes of Hope. They discussed ideas and philosophies and the aim is to bridge the gap between young people and leaders in Wellington and to foster better leadership. This year the forum will be held July 4-7 and nominations are now open. Contact Margaret: 09 439 5065 ■

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Farm chores fund rugby rendezvous  Sheri O’Neill

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The forum is open to young adults aged 18-26 and Aspiring Leaders trust member, Naomi Rees, says they usually already hold a leadership position in their community be it in the arts, business, politics or sport. Nominations have to come from a respected member of the community and Margaret fits the bill, being involved with the Dargaville Rotary Club, the Methodist Church and the Northern Wairoa RSA as well as co-owning Newman Engineering along with her husband John. “I have no doubt that we have a few young aspiring leaders in our midst, and at the moment,

 The Dargaville Lions opened the Maize Maze for a night session recently for a youth group of 20 to get lost and found. Circus Kumarani volunteers, Ants, Jeremy, Toosje and Jenny added to the thrill of getting lost by dressing up as ghostly characters and staffing it for the evening, getting to walk away with the gate fees. The Maize Maze closed Easter Monday after a successful season.

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boys and 20 adults begins April 19 and takes in three rugby games, and somewhere in between the team will also perform a tour tradition — a haka on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. After a busy week or two covering silage heaps nearly every evening, bookings are now being taken for shearing and drenching, which will take place on May 15 and 16 after the team returns. “We can manage from one to 30 sheep, and can pick up in the Ruawai area,” says Des. Bookings: 09 439 2142

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 Five year old Sky Hodgson won the Tangowahine School Pumpkin Day competition after using grey water on his plants. He took away accolades for plumpest watermelon, biggest sunflower head, first and second place for tallest sunflower, and heaviest pumpkin weighing in at 12.5kg.

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Drought effects on rise KDC operations manager, John Burt, says the Waiatua Dam which boosts flow in the Kaihu River to provide for Dargaville’s summer needs is down to one third of its capacity and near the minimum operational level. Light showers that have been patchy across the district have made very little difference. He hopes existing restrictions will hold the situation until the drought breaks but further restrictions may come if the rain does not. The Northland Regional Council says the whole region still needs more than 100mm of rain over several days to make any appreciable difference to soil moisture levels and river flows. A range of drought-related information, is at www.nrc.govt. nz/drought. ■

 David Marque receives his award from Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary president, Keith Shadbolt.

Serving with the Maungaturoto Fire Service for more than three decades is just one of the accomplishments for which town identity, David Marque, has been recognised by his peers. He spent 34 years serving with the fire party and has been awarded by the Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary with its highest honour for community service. At a presentation ceremony where he received the Rotary Foundation Merv Huxford award for community work, accolades were read from many community organisations. Mr Marquet also served for 27 years as the Rotary club’s treasurer, a position involving a large list of community awards and scholarships and has been closely involved with the Maungaturoto Community Trust, St John Ambulance, the Anglican Church, and as a Justice of the Peace. He also received the Paul Harris Sapphire award, commemorating the founder of Rotary, at a dinner in Maungaturoto last week.

Cup ‘star’ gets new home The good-luck mascot that some credit with picking the men in black as favourites in the World Cup, known far and wide in New Zealand as ‘Ritchie McCow’, has found a new home — at a Kaipara tavern.

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Working towards ending bullying  by Rose Rees-Owen

Two Kaipara organisations have secured a one-year contract from the Ministry of Social Development to launch an anti-bullying campaign.

 Kumarani manager Jenny Huriwai and instructor Adrian Humm demonstrating a trust exercise

Kaipara Abuse and Prevention services will undergo a research project and Circus Kumarani has developed a programme that will be implemented in schools as well as the community targeting under 18-year-olds. “Bullying is often assumed to be linked to behaviour in schools, but it can take place in a variety of environments including community spaces and at home or at work so we want to reach as many of the community as possible,” says Kumarani manager, Jenny Huriwai. “It’s called BRAVE which stands for Be Respectful and Value Everyone, and because many circus disciplines require collaboration and team work, it is an environment where bullying is virtually non-existent.” Circus instructor, Adrian Humm, will be leading the in-school component of the programme and says that BRAVE can be implemented in early child centres right up to year 13 adapting

it depending on the audience. “There will be a short performance, a question and answers session and circus workshops which will celebrate working together.” “We are not trying to label anyone as a bully or a victim — it’s more of a holistic approach, where we value every child equally.” A radio campaign with Big River FM is another integral part of the BRAVE programme. “It’s open to every school in the Kaipara and is available from the start of term two. We can be very flexible in the delivery, it could be for the whole school or just a particular year group — it’s up to the schools.” Organisations who have secured contracts will meet at a hui in Whangarei at the end of April to encourage collaboration and Jenny says she will look forward to working with other organisations to ensure the best outcomes for the initiative.

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Celebrating 50 years  by Rose Rees-Owen

Registrations for the Dargaville Little Theatre’s 50th Jubilee over Queen’s Birthday weekend are closing and subcommittee chairperson Eryn Wilson-Collins encourages anyone interested in attending to get in touch. “Registrations close on April 8 however if you send us an email expressing your interest, we can work out the finer details individually.” She says among those interested in coming is founding member Harold Sherson who helped set up the theatre in 1963 and John Corner who directed shows for over a decade. Included in the programme is an original show written by committee member Deborah Steele which will be a parody  The jubilee subcommittee, back from left: Graham Pollard, Margaret King, Lisa McEwing and Deborah Steele. of the television show, This Front from left: Mike Collins, Eryn Wilson-Collins (chair) and is Your Life, where the host Mary Clements surprises a person with a show documenting their life, with with space for 300 people and a slide audience participation from their friends show of newspaper clippings, photos and memories will be played throughout. and family. Cruises on the Northern Wairoa are “Except instead of a person, we will be documenting the memories of also on offer as well as a meet and greet Dargaville Little Theatre and the audience and remembering members who have can expect to be participating a lot,” passed on. To register email: says Deborah. A dinner is booked at the town hall dargavillelittletheatre@gmail.com. ■

Museum in awards finals The Kauri Museum at Matakohe has reached the finals of the nationwide annual Museums Aotearoa Awards, which are presented to celebrate individuals and organisations who achieve excellence in the museum and gallery sector in New Zealand. The awards are open to individual or museum members of Museums Aotearoa, and are intended to encourage continuous improvement and development of museums and galleries. “It's about inspiring and recognising best practice and innovation, and we are thrilled to be in the finals, with overall competition in the wider awards coming from such institutions as Auckland Museum and Te Papa, which are hugely funded by public money,” said The Kauri Museum CEO, Bet Nelley. “It is a terrific tribute to our great staff, and the volunteers who support us, as we rely purely on our own performance for our revenue.” The judges in the finals will be looking for excellence, relevance, inclusion,

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Tramping Mangawhai style  Sheri O’Neill

Forget the idea of burly characters up at the break of dawn, lugging 40lb packs and pounding down bush tracks in hobnailed boots — Mangawhai Trampers maintain a civilised approach to their outings. “We’re a group, not a club,” says Dawn Browne. “We start at 10 am and walk at a leisurely pace for an average of four hours, including stops for morning tea and lunch.” Dawn was involved in tramping in Auckland before moving to Mangawhai, and was surprised to find that after more than a decade of hosting walking weekends the town still did not have its own tramping organisation. So last year, she started one. “All the guides had a get together evening after

the last walking weekend and I asked who was interested, and it’s gone from there.” With a membership of 60 and an average turnout of around a dozen, the group meets every third Sunday of the month, with each tramp vetted beforehand. Next month’s excursion on April 21 is a mostly coastal walk in Leigh. On May 19 the group plans to celebrate the first anniversary of their formation with a tramp through Richard Henry’s farm at Tara, followed by cake and coffee in Mangawhai.

Cycling boosts business  by Paul Campbell

Moves are underway among Kaipara tourism groups to try and adopt the BDO Tour of Northland cycling as a permanent event, with spin-offs for local business.

 Mangawhai Trampers enjoy afternoon tea in a light drizzle at McKenzie Limestone Hill Scenic Reserve in March

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 Lower Victoria Street was packed as 470 cyclists lined up for an early morning start on day 2

Last month, 470 cyclists and their supporters arrived to stay in Dargaville at the end of the first day’s 92 kilometre scenic route ride from Whangarei before embarking on the second day’s 83 kilometre ride to Opononi — a route being promoted as the Kauri Coast Cycleway. This month, The Tour of New Zealand, an eight day nationwide cycling event that starts from both ends of New Zealand on April 27, has competitors flying in from around the world, and it includes Dargaville. “It has to be good for the area with accommodation, meals and shopping,” says Kaipara District Council’s economic development facilitator, Chris Donahoe. “But there are long term benefits too; bringing fit outdoorsy people here and showing them what we have for them. Kaipara’s scenic roads and low traffic volumes are ideal for cyclists and some will return to see the district at a more leisurely pace.”

He said on the Northland Tour commercial accommodation was reported to have been full and visitors were also billeted in private homes. The Kauri Coast Information Centre says accommodation bookings are already coming in for next year. When regular accommodation filled on the last tour, manager Sue Taylor began finding beds in private homes. “That gives visitors a chance to meet locals and learn about the area at a very personal level. It’s the sort of thing that makes people want to come back.” The Commercial Hotel Bed and Breakfast is booked out for the Tour of New Zealand and last month it hosted a dozen Auckland riders touring Northland. Dargaville Business Forum president, Pat Milich, said the tour is an opportunity that “the community must embrace. “It’s not just a one day wonder. It brings a lot of people who wouldn’t be here otherwise and if we create a good impression many will come back.” ■

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Otamatea Rugby Hawks Celebrating 25 Years

 by Sheri O’Neill

With a quarter century on the scoreboard since the formation of the Otamatea Rugby Club, players, coaches, managers and committee members are revisiting the club’s origins and successes. The club formed in 1988 after a merger between the Maungaturoto and Eastern United (Kaiwaka) clubs. Kaiwaka’s Russell Kemp, who had played for both at various times and went on to coach for the new club, remembers “a bit of debate” before the decision was made to unite. “They were two strong sides, each with a lot of club pride, so some were for and some against. But we got there in the end.” The team appellation ‘Hawks’ was added a year or two later. First five for the original Otamatea A team, Todd Morgan, says successes under the Otamatea name were uplifting for the whole area. “We had strong club support and a large

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following, with busloads turning up for our big away games.” Russell agrees, and says he is heartened by recent moves reaffirming a close relationship between the club and Otamatea High School. “We need to work together to keep that flow on for young players.” Club president, Kevin Robinson, says he’s looking forward to the 2013 season with the Hawks set to field a strong team under new coach Paul Mant, and the club’s 25th reunion at the Kaiwaka Sports Club on April 19 and 20 will be a great starter. “Following a casual Meet and Greet

on the Friday evening, the Saturday will be filled with rugby, including the Hawks playing Hora Hora and a Golden Oldies match between our Old Boys and Manaia.” The day will conclude with a dinner. Reunion organiser Cheryl Anderson says they’ve endeavoured to invite everyone but have some gaps from 1993–2001. “If anyone has team photos or records, or any Hawks memorabilia to display, please get in touch.” Information and registration: kaiwakasports@gmail.com 09 431 2051 www.kaiwakasports.co.nz. ■

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Saturday morning markets are the norm across the North, and stall holders too, appreciate the evening time slot. It’s a similar schedule to the famous evening markets of Mediterranean Europe, where a more relaxed pace of life prevails. And as the markets are indoors, inside the spacious Maungaturoto Centennial Hall, there’s no chance that mother nature will spoil the festivities with wind and rain! Come along and enjoy a look at the fun, fresh, creative side of Maungaturoto — the new afternoon and evening markets are planned to run once per month, and this looks like being a great start for a new Kaipara tradition. ■

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½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm.

DARGAVILLE BOBCAT services. Drives, Patio’s, Paths, Tree Felling & Clearing. Fences, Lawn & Rubbish Clearing etc. 33 years experience. 027 271 2022.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice & complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592.

• RICH & DARK • NO STINK! • EXCELLENT SOIL BOOSTER 40 L bags Sold at Dargaville ITM 09 439 8730 BULK $70 per m³ Sold at 103 Beach Road Call Bernie 09 439 6785 Property For Sale NEWLY COMPLETED 3 Bdrm house, double glazed, insulated. New carpets and curtains. Large integral lined & insulated garage. Trade Me no: DAT 465. PRIVATE SALE $229,000. Phone 09 439 0559.

Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. 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 1000 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.

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Transform and enhance your property. Available Now.

Phone Robert: 027 423 1166. Nurseries & Plants ORDER NOW Place your order for native plants with Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd now, for pick up or delivery when the rain comes. Great discounts for purchases of 50 or more plants, delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm, or at other times by prior arrangement. Enquiries welcome Ph 09 439 4223.

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Make sure your fireplace is safe this winter. Call Plumbing & Heating Centre to arrange a chimney clean and a FREE firebox inspection today! Plumbing and Heating Centre 09 439 6123 • 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

For all your gas installations & maintenance requirements. Service agents for Rinnai & Bosch.

 0800 326 123

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Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

Caring for our community Atawhai Tia Te Takiwa

Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami

FREE FLU VACCINATIONS* FOR 65 YEARS & OVER — PLUS PREGNANT WOMEN & THOSE UNDER 65 WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS

Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Kaipara District Council offices at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Kaiwaka Service Centre, State Highway One, Kaiwaka. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville.

*No appointments necessary

Situations Vacant KO PUKEARENGA te Maunga, Ko Wairau te Awa, Ko Pukearenga Te Kohanga Reo. E Kara ma¯, Kua watea tetahi turanga kei to matou Kohanga Reo o Pukearenga kei Paparoa. POUAKO. Ko te mahi o te Pouako. Te whangaihia ko te REO MAORI TUTURU o Ngati Whatua o te Taitokerau hoki ki nga MOKOPUNA me nga Kaimahi me mahi ana I raro I ona atawhaitanga. Te takato paeroa mo nga ra¯ mo te Marama hoki hei mahitanga ma nga kaiawhina me te Whanau hoki. Tonoa mai wa¯ koutou CV, hoki ki te Hemana. Pukearenga Te Kohanga Reo, Box 76, PAPAROA. I mua I te 5pm o te 12th Paengawhawha. Hatea kia ora mai ra ¯.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is hotel. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 1:00am the following day.

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All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties

Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette

Pamrei (2009) Ltd has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Dargaville for the renewal of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 70 Victoria Street, Dargaville and known as Northern Wairoa Hotel.

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Sale Of Liquor Act 1989 Section 18(3)

This is the first publication of this notice.

Phone 09 439 8079

Remember Daylight Saving Ends Sunday 7th April Before you go to bed on Saturday night make sure you put your clocks back 1 hour

PERMANENT PART Time Position. If you are over 18years old, have a great friendly outgoing personality, honest & extremely reliable with great computer skills, enjoy working evenings & weekends in a sole charge position & very flexible to extra shifts then please send your CV & Covering letter to: The Manager, Blockbuster, 3 Poto Street, Dargaville. Applications close Friday 12th April 2013.

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Dargaville HigH ScHool

TeacHer aiDe vacaNcY The Dargaville High School has a vacancy for a Teacher Aide commencing Term 2, 2013. The suitable applicant will be required to work with a variety of students including a pupil with severe physical and learning disabilities. This is a part-time position. For further details please ring Dargaville High School 09 439 7229 or send application letter and CV to Dargaville High School, Plunket Street, Dargaville or e-mail office@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz

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SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

Public Notices

APRIL 2 - 2013

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

SEPTIC TANK OWNERS How you can save money by keeping your septic system effective and healthy Septic tanks and multi-stage septic systems are delicately balanced environments. It does not take much to upset them. Common practice is to ignore the septic system until problems occur. Good and best economical practice is to always keep your septic system well maintained. A malfunctioning septic system can become a health hazard. When a system is not maintained or operated as a delicately balanced environment, problems occur. These problems include nasty odours, leach line blockages, untreated liquid rising to the surface, toilets gurgling and taking time to empty. At this stage your septic system is a serious health hazard to you and your children. Human waste produces faecal coliform bacteria, a source of viral and bacterial gastroenteritis as well as Hepatitis A and other diseases. Hepatitis can be a debilitating condition and cause long-term harm to children.

Septi-Cure is Cost effective. By far the most cost effective solution is to pour one litre of Septi-Cure™ down each toilet bowl every six months. This simple action will help keep your system working at top efficiency by reducing solids and scum. Instead of emptying your tank frequently, the reduction in solids and scum saves you expensive pump out costs. Your irrigation field and leach lines will become clear of slimes and blockages so nature can handle the gradual seepage and evaporation for you. When this is happening your system will be operating effectively and not endangering you or your family’s health.

is why you introduce Septi-Cure™ to your septic system every six months for maximum efficiency. A satisfied customer in Hamilton has been using Septi-Cure™ for three years. He says this allows them to have an odour-free septic tank with low maintenance costs. He also says that his service person is amazed at how well Septi-Cure™ works, keeping their tank in very good condition.

Problematic septic tanks – treat with Septi-Cure™. Septi-Cure™ Prevent septic system problems – treat with Septi-Cure™.

What is Septi-Cure™ Septi-Cure™ is a concentrated mixture of selected naturally occurring microorganisms. These harmless tiny organisms live and multiply by feeding on waste material. When introduced to your septic tank system, they go to work straight away digesting waste material, reducing solids and scum, allowing your septic system to start operating to its maximum efficiency. As they progress through to your irrigation field they feed on the slimes that prevent seepage and evaporation. When seepage and evaporation return to normal, you have reduced the risk of contaminating groundwater and the environment as well as reducing the chances of infection for you and your family. Eventually, they get washed out of the system and have to be replaced to continue their work. This

There are only three remedies. One: stop using the septic system until it recovers. This can take over a month and is not normally practical. Two: excavate your septic system and relocate it. This is very costly and time consuming, sometimes requiring new resource consents and different systems. Three: treat your septic system with Septi-Cure™ every six months.

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Roper & Jones Te Maire Road

Deceptively large 3–4 bedroom + office, kauri cottage on 2 acres (approx). Large living, sea views from the kitchen. Internal access double garage/workshop. Handy to spectacular Ripiro beach. Holiday Hideaway. $215,000 Ref 3172 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

51 hokianga Road

Bellbird Place

station Road

Grey street

Recently renovated 4 Two bedroom unit, a short bedroom home on 1012m2. walk to town. Single garage, Modern kitchen, open plan. small private court yard. Why Private back yard. pay rent?… At this price… $175,000 Call today to view. Ref 3167 $105,000 Ref 3171 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

Ranfurly street

huia crescent

103 Ranfurly street

We put you first 38 cobham avenue

3 bedroom home in good 3 double bedrooms. Deck street. Open plan living, off the lounge. Fully fenced separate lounge + family section. Garage, plus good room. Double garage with sized garden shed. Close to auto door. Easy care section. hospital, schools & town. $255,000 Ref 3161 $179,000 Ref 3170 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

Quick sale wanted

onslow street

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Sunny character home. 2 Freshly painted, with new bedrooms + sunroom or carpet throughout. 4 bdrms, office. In a excellent no exit 2 bathrooms, modern kitchen. street. Rural outlook. Handy to town. $249,000 $298,000 Ref 3167 Ref 3122 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

42 Jumna Road

352 heatley Road

260m2 barnhouse on 4ha, 13 acre, quality post & rail lots of sheds & parking. Dam fencing, great contour, north water, private shared access to facing, boat access. Be QUICK launch a boat. 10mins to town. phone NOW! $399,000 $159,000 Ref 1394 Ref 1160 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

Two level 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom Tidy 3 bedroom home, fully home, surrounded by a fenced with double garage. covered veranda. On a large Large living areas with high ceilings. Easy walk to schools & 1169m2 section, with a child friendly back yard. medical centre. $283,000 Ref 3145 $175,000 Ref 3149 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

Petley Rd – Paparoa

3026B Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd

4.7ha, north facing, grazing, Stunning harbour views from sleepout, dams, tracks, views, this large home built 2009, great sunsets, few mins to 47 acres, many outbuildings, a Paparoa. quality farmlet. $129,000 $790,000 +gst Ref 1412 Ref 1378 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Solid traditional 2 bedroom Listed under GV. home on 1012m2 section. 711m2 section with water Large sunny living areas. New views. Level with utilities on bathroom, private garden, boundary. garage & double carport. $125,000 $210,000 Ref 3131 Ref s549 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

opouteke Road

Tidy 2 bedroom home, with deck to enjoy the rural outlook. Double garage and a carport. Approx 25 mins to main service area. $175,000 Ref HL2061 John Powell 021 439 555

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78 old Golf course Rd

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Rehia Road – Ruawai

Brick & tile 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm Executive style 3 bdrm home home on 6 acres (approx). on 3 acres (approx). Sunny New kitchen. Internal access open plan living & family garage plus lots of extra sheds. room. Double garage plus 2 Elevated views. bathrooms. $355,000 Ref HL2057 $440,000 Ref HL2059 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668 779m2 section – Maungaturoto $60,000 Ref 1176 1.44ha bare land – Maungaturoto $98,000 Ref 1384 8.42ha bare land – Matakohe $165,000 Ref 1411 7597m2, 3 bedroom – Maungaturoto $329,000 Ref 1294 4.5ha, barn, power, bush, secluded – Whakapirau $180,000 Ref 1367 809m2, 2 bedroom, garage – Ruawai $169,000 Ref 1369 4 bedrooms, en suite, brick, 4 ha – Matakohe $449,000 Ref 1223 For more information on these listings… sheila Boon 027 498 5651

doctors hill Road

Soak up the sun and enjoy the view. Very Large Deck. Open plan Living, 3 brms. Double Garage, Must View. $219,000 Ref 1415 Jill wilson 021 505 712

commercial Property

Located in Maungaturoto. Independent registered valuation available on request. Good Return. $350,000 +gst Ref 1413

09 439 7295

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