Kaipara Lifestyler, April 30th 2024

Ruling quashes sand mining appeal

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Explorers donate to community

The Akarana Caravan Club had a rally at Dargaville Primary School during the school holidays and donated the …

Commemoration and contemplation

Report highlights pool cost

u by Andy Bryenton

The annual report on Dargaville Kauri Coast Community Pool has been presented to elected members of the Kaipara District Council, and it paints a grim financial picture for this local amenity.

Sport Northland took over the pool complex in 2019 and appointed private company Community Leisure Management as the operator. The KDC owns the land the pool is built on.

Ratepayers helped fund the pool’s operations to the cost of more than $358,000 for the 2022–2023 operational year. With attendance down

to a low of 16,008 patrons in the past year, last week’s report indicates that every visit to the pools is subsidised by $22 of council expenditure. The report cites dismal weather and a shortened season for the record losses recorded for the reporting period.

‘Sport Northland made a net loss of $6,432.87 for the 2022–2023 season,’

stated the official report presented to councillors.

‘This was mainly due to insurance costs almost tripling and water rates increasing by a staggering 56% over the past couple of years. CLM made a net loss for the season of $68,949.09, the largest loss CLM has absorbed since it began managing the facility in 2010.’

Court has rejected an appeal by sand mining firm McCallum Brothers, potentially ending a …

roles for staff in Mangawhai and a major structural upgrade in Dargaville are efforts to future-proof the …

p Anzac Day services and commemorations across the district were well attended for 2024, with hundreds of citizens braving the pre-dawn chill, and hundreds more gathering at daytime ceremonies in respect for New Zealand’s servicemen and women. All across Kaipara, the ode was recited: ‘They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.’

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p Te Korowai o Ihu Karaiti Ministries blessed families in Dargaville with a free sausage sizzle and bags of fruit. The outreach was to promote their Man Up, Legacy, Nanny Up and Koro Up, Boys To Men and Diamonds programmes. “We are doing this to promote family wellbeing,” said Legacy facilitator Petrina Sullivan. “We want people to know that they don’t have to struggle. We will be at the Church of the Nazarene every Wednesday offering a wrap-around support.”

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p Children and adults gathered for the Waiotira Motorkhana fundraiser at the Waiotira Pony Club. Cars, motorbikes, quads and a go-kart hit the tracks and tackled various courses to their skills behind the wheel. “We had this Motorkhana on for anyone to enjoy,” said Waiotira Hall Committee chair Barbara Woolhouse. “We set out various courses, and they tried their skills at different courses for decreasing circles, cloverleaf and cone weaving with vehicles. It is all raising money to go towards the Waiotira Hall refurbishment.”

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Ruling quashes sand mining appeal

u by Andy Bryenton

The Environment Court has rejected an appeal by sand mining firm McCallum Brothers, potentially ending a multi-year battle waged for the environment by east coast locals.

In a 162-page judgement, Environment Court judge Jeff Smith quashed the McCallum Brothers’ appeal to a previous 2022 resource consent application rejection. That original rejection spanned a further 124 pages, and detailed damage to the embayment, birdlife, marine species and the seabed.

This ruling banned sand mining in the far-shore zone, between 25 and 40 metres offshore. A second ban struck in-shore mining in shallower waters, between 5 and 10 metres deep. An application to mine between these depths in the so-called ‘mid-shore’ was abandoned in 2023.

Shane Jones in infrastructure trio

u by Andy Bryenton

The government’s proposed fast-track legislation has possible implications for local projects.

A panel of three ministers would make the final call on green-lighting mining operations, dams and other large infrastructure projects, in a move which has been compared both favourably and unfavourably to the sweeping powers adopted by the Muldoon administration in the 1980s. One of those ministers, alongside Simeon Brown and Chris Bishop, would be Northland-based New Zealand First representative Shane Jones.

While Judge Smith acknowledged that there were ‘clear benefits’ from the continued extraction of sand from the east coast, environmental concerns were significant.

‘These economic benefits to Auckland and to McCallum Bros and others have occurred at a direct cost to mana whenua and the embayment itself,’ reads the official judgement.

‘This decision is firm evidence that if enough people rise up, and enough voices are heard, that together we really can make a difference’, wrote one of the key groups in the sand mining fight, Friends of Pakiri Beach, in an open email to supporters following last week’s ruling. Sand mining opponents note that the threat is not over. They point to the coalition government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill as a possible back door for sand miners to overturn Judge Smith’s decision and have submitted against the bill as it heads back to parliament. ¢

Letters were sent to a select number of organisations ahead of applications closing this week, on May 3. Selected projects will form the first tranche of green-lit fast-track works, and a list of those contacted includes organisations based in Kaipara.

“Having been sent this letter in no way guarantees that an applicant will choose to submit a project into the new process. If they did choose to submit a project, having received the form letter from me does not mean they would receive any preferential treatment,” said Chris Bishop. It was amid controversy on why a list of projects being considered for fasttracking was not revealed before the end of public submissions on the legislation.

Opponents of sand mining on the east coast may note the absence of sand mining concern McCallum Brothers from the list, and those who are against a waste-to-energy plant in the district will see that active WtE proponents SIRRL and GCS are also absent.

Included, however, are Te Roroa Whatu Ora Trust and Te Roroa Manawhenua Trust, as well as Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust, which may make undertakings in infrastructure by these local groups easier to advance. ¢

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p A large number of community groups, environmental agencies, and representatives of Ngāti Manuhiri and Ōmaha Marae came together to advocate for the east coast

p Northland-based MP Shane Jones says his party “campaigned unstintingly” on regional development and that they took this aspiration into the coalition agreement

New car for hospice

u by Paul Campbell

Staff and volunteers at the North Haven Hospice are now fully mobile to cope with a long list of community visits with the donation of a brand-new car

Fundraiser Albie Paton, who founded and runs The Den second-hand and donated goods emporium in Bickerstaffe Road, Maungatūroto, has a long record of dispersing funds to community projects.

These include the rescue helicopter, the North Kaipara Coast Guard, and now, with his latest donation, he’s handed over the keys to a new Haval vehicle.

“This is for the use of the hospice community nurses and doctors, our Family Support Team and our Te Tumu Herenga Waka,” said Hospice director of marketing and fundraising Lyn Cheyne. “This incredible donation is a welcome asset to the North Haven Hospice vehicle fleet and we are very humbled and hugely appreciative.

“We have 10 community nurses helping people, their families and whānau nearing the end of their life. Usually we have five nurses out and about during the working week, and two nurses rostered for weekends, as well as doctors at any given time.

“Thank you so much, Albie and the team for thinking of us and our work. We have, on average, 180 people we care for in their homes every month and our community care is where we see the majority of our patients. Over the last year, the number of people we see has increased by approximately 50, and we expect the demand for our free services to continue to increase.”

North Haven Hospice provides care and support from Te Hana to Towai, out to the east coast and to Tangiteroria. May is officially Hospice Awareness month when a number of fundraising activities are expected to be underway. ¢

Helping local families thrive

u by Amy Fifita

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is fundraising to help its community services and groups in local areas with its Kiwiana Tea Towel Fundraiser.

“I have been working here for a while, and I love it. I started as a volunteer when my son was a baby. Knowing the work me and my team do makes a difference in helping families with young children connect to their community gets me out of bed in the morning,” said northern region community services manager Clare Green.

“Plunket gave me so much support. Now, I can work with my team to provide parents with opportunities to connect with their local community and prevent isolation.”

Plunket is currently running its Auckland and Northland tea towel fundraiser for local groups and other community services. Buyers can select what area their funds go to when purchasing online. There are three designs to choose from.

“This fundraiser will help keep our local playgroups and parent groups going. As a charity, we couldn’t do what we do without people getting behind initiatives like this one,” said Plunket community services coordinator Ema Kelly.

“Our community services, like playgroups and parent groups, provide a welcoming and supportive space for parents and caregivers to make friends and build connections, while tamariki and pēpi have the opportunity to play

and build social and other skills in their early years.”

There are currently groups in Wellsford, Kaiwaka, Paparoa and Dargaville.

For information, visit facebook.com/ PlunketKaipara or facebook.com/ PlunketWellsford. To support the cause, visit fundraisefactory.com/my-fundraiser/ Whanau-Awhina-Plunket.

p Wellsford and Kaipara community services coordinator Ema Kelly supports families in Wellsford and Kaipara with playgroups and coffee groups

p Albie Paton hands over the keys to the new car at North Haven Hospice

Libraries in line for upgrades

u by Andy Bryenton

New roles for staff in Mangawhai and a major structural upgrade in Dargaville are efforts to future-proof the Kaipara library system.

Last December, Kaipara District Council members voted to boost the Mangawhai Library’s staff with the recruitment of one full-time and two parttime librarians. This will boost the hours of operation there from 15 hours each week to a more robust 32 hours, making it easier for local people to engage with literature, information and learning.

“I want to acknowledge the volunteers who have worked tirelessly for decades to run the library in Mangawhai. Now the volume of members and the increasing workload required to service this growth has exceeded what can reasonably be expected of a volunteer,” says Kaipara Libraries manager Lisa Salter.

The new head librarian at Mangawhai will actively engage in day-to-day operations when the branch library opens in August. Two assistant librarians will be present for up to 20 hours each week,

helping ensure that all patrons find what they are looking for. Meanwhile, a weather window of opportunity is being sought to enable roof maintenance at Dargaville’s library. The scheduled repairs are planned before winter weather, but recent downpours made the three to four-day shutdown impossible.

The KDC plans to close the library for this short period, during which lending times will be extended and digital library services, including WiFi, will still be available. ¢

Kai Iwi campgrounds could go private

u by Andy Bryenton

Discussions on how the Kaipara District Council administers campgrounds have led to the possibility of camping facilities at Kai Iwi Lakes being managed by a private entity.

The Taharoa Domain Governance Committee, which advises the KDC on matters relating to the lakes and their environs, last week agreed in principle to start the process of seeking expressions of interest to run Pine Beach and Promenade Point campgrounds. It was made clear that while there is no plan to close the facilities, expressions would be welcomed from all interested parties.

“The deal would have to be good enough to make it worth our while,” said committee chair Mark Vincent. “We are opening the door to perhaps a more efficient operation.”

“Would we expect a very high level of service provision?” said councillor Ash Nayyar. “After all, Kai Iwi Lakes is the pride of the Kaipara.”

Other members of the committee expressed the view that the KDC should seek initial expressions from mana whenua.

“It is absolutely reasonable for a parallel process to go ahead with mana whenua, if

this motion does go ahead, and for mana whenua to have the first bite of the pie, so to speak,” said councillor Pera Paniora.

“The 250 acres [of the lakes] is still subject to a Waitangi Tribunal claim. I’m against any other interest taking control of the camping ground to run it. It could be Te Kuihi or Te Roroa, or both combined, which would work very well,” said committee member Ric Parore.

The vote to call for expressions of interest was carried by three, with the two committee members involved with the iwi organisations mentioned abstaining for procedural reasons. ¢

p There’s physical maintenance planned for Dargaville’s library and staffing upgrades for facilities in Mangawhai on the way

p The Taharoa Domain Governance Committee has voted to advance the process of inviting expressions of interest to run Kai Iwi Lakes camping amenities

A comeback for kūmara

u by Paul Campbell

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Kūmara chips from Kaipara are back on the shelves after sweet potato imports from Australia supplanted the local crop wiped out by two major weather events, the Auckland Anniversary Day floods followed by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Kaipara Kumara managing director Anthony Blundell called the weather “the perfect storm”, but an industry downturn of 70 per cent, has now led to a thriving 2024 harvest.

So Nelson company Proper Crisps is making good on its promise to bring back kūmara crisps after the crop was left hanging by a thread, forcing a switch to Australian-grown sweet potato on both sides of the Tasman.

“In our 50 years of harvesting kūmara, last year’s weather was by far the biggest challenge we’ve faced,” says Mr Blundell. “I’ll never forget the phone call I had with their team after the cyclone. After telling them almost all of our crop had been wiped out, they assured us they’d stick it out with us and sent us a pallet of chips to let us know they were thinking of us.”

The Nelson company has now placed an order for 700 tonnes of kūmara to make into product for this side of the ditch. “The 2024 harvest is looking good with nice-quality kūmara. They exemplify what a great customer and business partner should look like. Integrity, professional,

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Trash worries can walk the plank

u by Andy Bryenton

Taking out the trash and making sure that it is dealt with responsibly need not be a chore any more thanks to a friendly crew of pirates who have sailed into the Dargaville area.

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p The Trash Pirates’ ‘flagship’ will soon be a familiar sight in the Dargaville area

dog strikes. Putting out the trash the night before becomes a convenience and not a struggle and there’s a selection of three bin sizes to choose from.

The new company will provide general waste wheelie bin collection services and one-off household rubbish removals, covering not just the central streets but also the outskirts of Dargaville, Te Kōpuru and Baylys Beach. Hassle-free waste disposal is the ideal.

That means making it easier to get rubbish from the front door to the curb, and ensuring that when it’s there, it’s proof against pesky animals and insects, including possum and

There’s another big advantage, too, because the Trash Pirates are very conscious of the ecological impact of waste. The crew says their passion is to contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment, by disposing of household waste ethically.

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p Doug Nilsson, owner of Dunsmore Gardens (left) and Ant Blundell from Kaipara Kumara check the crop comeback

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p Glinks Gully’s second-ever Anzac gathering featured excerpts read from the war diaries of Cyril Elliott, an infantryman in the trenches of the first world war, read by Cyril’s greatgrandson Peter

p Matakohe welcomed crowds to a traditional Anzac Day commemoration before the town’s historic church and famous Kauri Museum, continuing a tradition of respect and honour

p Dargaville’s dawn commemoration was an occasion of pride, respect and solemn contemplation, giving all present a chance to reflect on history

p Following the parade, there was a civic ceremony inside the adjacent Kauri Museum, with readings, speeches and singing led by children of Matakohe School

p School students in full formal uniform joined Scouts, ATC cadets, firefighters, ambulance first responders, police and veterans at Dargaville’s RSA as wreaths were presented and Last Post played

p Mayor Craig Jepson’s address noted the many bitter conflicts currently raging around the world and commended the valour and selflessness of the Anzacs, past and present

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Explorers donate to community

u by Amy Fifita

The Akarana Caravan Club had a rally at Dargaville Primary School during the school holidays and donated the profits to the institute.

“In the last 30 years of doing these rallies, I have been across New Zealand, and we have such a paradise here. We can all see what people have to offer in this country because it is all there for people to explore,” said participant Stewart Cathcart.

“Dargaville is a centre point for everything within 70 kilometres. My daughter lives in Maungatūroto, and Dargaville is her hub. I have been here four times and adore understanding the area’s culture and the love we receive back.”

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The club had its first rally in 1972 and does about 17 rallies a year. They travel around the country donating to the places they stay at and supporting local businesses and attractions along the way. Eighty per cent of the club are retirees.

“We enjoy the freedom of being able to roam around everywhere. We don’t sit in each other’s pockets from week to week. We meet and greet each other and part in the harmony of love.

“We came up earlier to do some reconnaissance. I went into some of the shops I visited on the reconnaissance, and they remembered my name. It is one of those special places.

“I went to the dawn Anzac Parade and morning service wearing my father’s medals. He was in the Black Watch (3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland) and fought in the second world war in Egypt and Italy.” ¢

Tuna in Tunatahi

u by Amy Fifita

Dargaville Wharf was a place of fishing fun on Anzac Day, with children and families attending the Tunatahi Eeling Competition.

“I grew up on this like many of the children before me, like my uncles and older brothers. My family has always been a part of this river,” said organiser Dudane Pumipi.

The idea emerged from Dudane seeing his young family members eeling. Following that, he began taking them on after-school adventures to fish at Tinopai and gather oysters.

“I love children. I grew up without a father, so I am the dad I never had and take my children and family fishing.”

When more children gained interest, he decided to have an eeling competition. Within a week Dudane and his family had organised food, drinks, a barbecue and fishing gear.

“We wanted to see who could catch the biggest and prettiest while also having fun. The river is the highway to home, and we have watched the tides come and go as children. My cousin, Zarrick Selkirk, is going to smoke the eels for us. He is another veteran of the river.”

Children of all ages attended the event, and many eels were caught. For

p Taumanuitera was one of many children who attended the eeling competition

some, it was their first time experiencing the Kiwi pastime.

“The smiles on the children’s faces are worth the magic of us being together to make a good community event.

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Where farming meets education

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For many families, their local rural school is often the community hub doing things differently than city facilities with events like agricultural days and Enviroschool planting days.

Many rural schools and daycare centres work with Enviroschools. The kaupapa is designed to empower students to give back to their community sustainably while educating them. With initiatives like planting days on nearby farms and marine education, children can use this as a foundation if they want to become farmers or work rurally.

Enviroschools also has a network of partnerships that widen the perspective on education and how that looks practically. The organisation works on more than just the environment. There is also an interest in creating sustainability culturally, economically and socially.

School orchards or gardens are encouraged. It gives students a soil-totable understanding and a pathway to contribute to their community. Studies have shown that gardening has a positive effect on a child’s wellbeing and mental health. The hands-on approach also helps them see that diligence and care achieve good outcomes. It also connects with nature and their environment.

Another benefit is agricultural days. Students get to showcase their skills with their farm animals. Children learn about responsibility and animal care leading up to the day. Students have the opportunity to bond, nurture and know their chosen animals, be it a calf, lamb or chicken.

The hard work pays off when students show their knowledge and skills, such as leading and calling at the agricultural day. The event also encourages families to get together to support their children and celebrate their successes.

Parents wanting to make a bigger impact can join the school Parent Teacher Association. The association helps drive positive changes through fundraising and resources, such as offering the family farm as a place for students to visit. Being part of the PTA puts parents in the position to help build the community and provide family activities for the area to enjoy. ¢

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p Students contributed to their community by getting involved in various planting days with the Kaipara Moana Remediation tree planting project

Hard-hitting changes to resource consent

u by Andy Bryenton

Last week, the coalition government made its first move toward replacing the Resource Management Act and the alternatives posited by the now-deposed Labour government.

The so-called RM Bill 1 is packed with good news for farmers. It includes urgent changes to amend stock exclusion regulations relating to sloped land, repeal intensive winter grazing regulations and remove the requirement for councils to chart Significant Natural Areas.

obligations will better reflect the interests of all water users,” said Agriculture Minister Todd McClay.

“Cabinet has agreed upon changes to stock exclusion and winter grazing regulations representing a move to a more risk-based, catchment-focussed approach.

“RM Bill 1 focusses on targeted changes that can take effect quickly and give certainty to councils and consent applicants while new legislation to replace the RMA is developed,” says RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop.

“We’re proposing to remove the problematic and contentious low slope map and for regional councils and farmers to determine where stock needs to be excluded, based on risk. The focus is on farm-level and regionally suitable solutions. This will reduce costs for farmers.”

“This bill will reduce the regulatory burden on resource consent applicants and support development in key sectors, including farming, mining and other primary industries. These sectors are critical to rebuilding the New Zealand economy.”

The ministers involved say the bill will clarify that, while the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management is being reviewed and replaced, resource consent applicants no longer need to demonstrate their proposed activities follow the Te Mana o te Wai hierarchy of obligations, as set out in the NPS-FM.

“Removing the need for resource consent applicants to demonstrate that their activities follow the hierarchy of

“This announcement will be a relief for many farmers who were faced with an unnecessary regulatory burden and significant on-farm compliance costs. As always, details matter, and we are eager to see the details that follow this announcement,” says Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland.

“Farmers need clarity and certainty to make on-farm investments and changes to their farming systems safe in the knowledge that regulations will be science-based, practical and enduring.

“Farmers have made significant environmental improvements in the last few years by excluding stock from

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RM Bill 1 is expected to be introduced to parliament in May and passed into law later this year. In the interim, regulations based on Labour-era National Policy Statements may still apply — consult your local council. ¢

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p RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has found his RMA 1 Bill favourably received by many in the rural community

and better managing the risks of winter grazing.”

A dog’s tail …

Neva seena Boss so happy

“Well, I tell yer wot Dog, things just might be headin’ ina right deriction for a change, ’cos things ona farm should get better,” seda Boss wile we did the fence inspecshin atta last weekend.

That blimmin’ Bruiser, the bull, tried ter get inter the heifer paddick, so Boss wantid to make sure that his fencer bloke had dona good job. After that, we headed down ona Big Blue Quod froma Feel Daze fer smoko ina sun ona woolshed steps.

Boss’s gerlfrend Sharlene hada tray o’ cuppatees an’ tha newspaper I got froma kattil stop atta road gate this mornin’.

Boss tole her he heard ona radio that the guvinmint was making things betta for the farmers, an’ she slipped me an Anzac biskit she made, and opind the papa an’ red in her skoolteecher voice: “Farming and other regulations are being scrapped or amended under the government’s first changes to the Resource Management Act. The changes include revision of stock exclusion, winter grazing, water, mining consenting and suspension of Significant Natural Area requirements.”

“Hey, so we got sum commin sense goin’ on down there in Wullingtin,” seda Boss. “Bluddy good news that.”

Sharlene agreed, and red sum more: “RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop said the aim is to support development in key sectors, including farming, mining and other primary industries.”

Boss was havin’ a real chortle atta news, an’ even tossed me haf of his bikkie, too. Wow! He mus’ be ina good mood. But Sharlene sed: “Wait, dere’s more. Bishp sez we got good changes commin’ ona farmin’ front. He will repeal intensive winter grazing regulations, remove low-slope map from stock exclusion regulations and suspend councils from ruling on Significant Natural Areas for three years. He’ll also move to drop some water rules in resource consenting.”

Boss was still ecsited. “Deah, we might press on with that plan ter bild sum houses ona rough block ona beach coast eh? Let’s hava yarn with our legil mate in town. They gonna be liftin’ the ban on minin’, too, and they reckin ther’s a big oil and gas field offa Kaipra west coast. It that happins they gotta have sum places to rent for the explorin’ people. Our beach subdivide mite be a great investmint.”

Sharlene tole Boss not ter get so far in front of hisself, an’ she had sum more: “Winter grazing rules would have required 10,000 farmers to get a resource consent to feed their stock a winter crop.”

“Well then,” seda Boss. “Mite be a bit late to plant fodder beet this time ofa year, but I’ll have a yarn ter the stock agent an’ we kin make some plans going ahead. At least, it seems, they not pickin’ on us blokes ona land. Things are lookin’ up.”

Sharlene agreed. Yep, Deah. Now I reckin yer shood go now an’ kill me a mutton. The cooler evenins need a big hogget roast dinna I reckin.”

Well readas, I jumped up and give Boss the ‘let’s go Boss eye’. Me an’ Sharlene are rilly ona same page way of thinkin’. Leftova roast. For me tea?

You betcha.

See ya — Billy ¢

Autumn day of action

u by Andy Bryenton

A time-honoured farming tradition and a bond of mutual support and friendship, Rural Women New Zealand offers both as a significant birthday approaches.

“Rural Women New Zealand members are looking forward to getting together at Maungatapere on May 18. They are also very keen to welcome local ladies to join them for the day,” says RWNZ spokesperson Heather Sorensen.

“There are two great guest presenters that will share some great ideas and useful information with everyone. We believe that this is a day not to be missed.” It’s an opportunity for fellowship and some information sharing, but it’s also a precursor to a very important milestone.

“Rural Women New Zealand was founded back in 1925, so we have our centenary coming up next year, which will see us celebrating in many ways throughout the country,” says Heather. “The organisation was started by 16 women, the wives of some of the men who were in the Farmers’ Union back then.”

That Farmers’ Union would go on through several changes and was a precursor to Federated Farmers, the modern rural advocacy group, which holds the government to account on

farming-related policy. However, the RWNZ trajectory was different, and rather than leaning towards the corridors of power in Wellington, its expansion was based on a grassroots acceptance in smaller communities and towns.

“The founders wanted to have a collective voice to support rural women, families and communities, as they were concerned about health service delivery, education, roading and more. These are all issues that remain of concern for our rural communities today,” says Heather.

By bringing the discussion of these topics to the town halls, meeting rooms and kitchen tables of rural New Zealand, real change was affected, just as surely as it was by means of the ballot box and petition.

“Our organisation is just as important and relevant today as it was when it was first started nearly 100 years ago,” Heather said. “We continue to support social connection, community development, leadership and encourage women to have a say at policy level.

On May 18, at the Maungatapere Bowling Club, the NZRW will host an Autumn Action Day, with guest speakers Barbara Jacques and Lyn Webster covering topics of mental wellbeing and resilience, and self-sustainable living to

beat those grocery bills. Over lunch, plans will be made for future RWNZ activities, including that centennial.

To get involved, email heathersorensen55@gmail.com or call 027 472 4485 to RSVP. ¢

p Rural Women New Zealand local leader Heather Sorensen has a warm welcome for those who wish to join in the group’s action day and forthcoming centennial

WHAT’S ON?

May

The Grant Haua Xplosion — 4th May at the Central Hotel 3–7pm, $10 entry. Smoke & Daggers meals available.

Pae Manawa – Maori Land Court – Heartland Services — 6 May, free to discuss any enquiries regarding your land, in person at Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Bookings essential on 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

Free Property Information Seminar — 15th May at 5pm. “What To Look For (& What to Avoid) when Buying a Property to Flip”. RSVP email attendee names & session #7 to kathy@fnkaipara.co.nz.

155 Community Law – Heartland Services — 15 May, free help with family, employment, criminal, tenancy and consumer law, neighbourly disputes, debts or harassment and bullying at Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Walk in only 10–3pm. Any enquiries 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

Disability Transition Expo for young disabled people and their families — 16th May 11.40am to 1.40pm at Dargaville High School, 57 Plunket Street. Learn about passions, interests & activities, residential & community support, tertiary & employment pathways and funding streams & financial support.

Free Property Information Seminar — 21 May at 5pm, “The Do-Up Dos & Don’ts To Attract Great Tenants”. RSVP email attendee names & session #8 to kathy@fnkaipara.co.nz.

Inland Revenue Clinic – Heartland Services — 30 May, free to discuss any IRD enquiries in person at Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Bookings essential on 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

Maungaturoto Night Market — 1st Saturday of every month, 4–7pm, at The Epicentre, 98 Hurndall Street. 021 0234 3632 kierenwilson22@gmail.com or Facebook.

Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).

Paparoa Artisan Market — now quarterly 10am–2pm Paparoa Memorial Hall, next market is Sunday 2nd June.

Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am –12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village green, Paparoa.

Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 8am–12pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.

Clubs/Organisations

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.

Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.

Badminton — For Players 13yo+, Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157.

Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.

Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info.

Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts have moved to Parenga Street as at 24th October 2023 (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).

Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.

Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.

Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.

Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — meets 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. For info phone Brian 09 439 5959.

Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs – the Warrior’s Lodge — Interested in games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, or other strategy games with models? Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema. Learn to 3D print, paint, play and design.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays after school — 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505.

Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.

Dargaville Menz Shed — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.

Dargaville Museum — Open every day except Christmas Day and Anzac morning. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust — is inviting people interested in joining them in overseeing the running of the Garden, contact Sheena, 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.

Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.

Dargaville Women’s Group — If you would like to socialise and share & care, feel welcome to come along and join our group of Ladies. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea (& maybe, a guest speaker) at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino & Normanby Roads, Dargaville. For further information contact Michelle, 09 439 2930.

Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. All are welcome. Starts, Monday 19th February.

Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.

Justices of the Peace — available every Thursday from 12–1pm at the Whanau Focus offices, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street. If you are riding the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park or you want to join the Kaipara Cycling Club go to join.hivepass. co.nz or email kaiparacycling@gmail.com.

Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Our meetings are open to all.

Contacts 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.

Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.

Line dancing group for beginners — every Monday night 5.30pm–7.30pm at Dargaville Dalmation Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.

Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.

Lions Dargaville — Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John for more information 09 439 5937.

Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055.

Mt Wesley Angels — Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at Old Mt Wesley Cemetery to preserve, record and care for this historic cemetery. Wear suitable footwear, bring water, gardening gloves and a friend.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.

Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.

NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing. Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm.

Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120.

Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, beginners welcome, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

Pono Lodge Yoga — Tuesday 9.30am. Hatha Yoga with Anisha. Class lasts approx 1 hour. Mats, bolsters and blocks available, $20. Contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page.

Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm.

1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.

Rotary Club of Dargaville — meet weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. New members always welcome, men and women. If you want to join a Service Club with nearly 85 years to Dargaville. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month with guest speakers and afternoon tea. Contact President Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.

Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome at our friendly club in the heart of Ruawai. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.

Ruawai Gardening Club — Meetings or other activities held on 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. New members welcome. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Yugoslav Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. Small class groups. 9am–10am, $10 per session. If you’re 50+ and want to improve your movement as you age, this is the class for you. With some commitment you can gain strength as you condition your body for aging. Call Tony 022 311 8447.

Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wed 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm. Books for all ages, and jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, CDs and magazines available. All welcome.

Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — meets at Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am-Noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Tea & coffee provided. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.

Tinopai Craft Group — If you are crafty, or just feel like catching up with people in the neighbourhood, come and join us on Mondays from 10.30–1pm at the Tinopai Community Hall. For information phone Linda 09 280 9988.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

TIDE CHART

MANGAWHAI HEADS

PUZZLE TIME

Sudoku

Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

ACROSS: 1 Chess, 4 Consumed, 9 Select, 14 Meals, 15 Give a dog a bad name, 17 Mania, 18 Lot, 19 Oppress, 20 Prisoners, 21 Glossy, 24 Brainwash, 25 Normal, 26 Comedy, 29 Belittling, 31 Tap, 32 Untrue, 33 Beta, 35 Ass, 37 Prod, 39 Freewheel, 40 Interlace, 41 Mourn, 42 Swaddled, 47 Immodest, 51 Ashes, 55 Fattening, 56 Criticism, 58 Sage, 59 Era, 60 Rare, 61 Zealot, 62 Rue, 63 Advertised, 66 Puddle, 67 Stupid, 69 Vegetable, 72 Scaled, 73 Cathedral, 75 Plateau, 77 Pie, 80 Eerie, 81 Strong-arm tactics, 82 River, 83 Roamed, 84 Everyone, 85 Angst.

DOWN: 2 Hairpiece, 3 Swear, 5 Orgy, 6 Siberia, 7 Mad as a hatter, 8 Drawn, 9 Shearer, 10 Lime, 11 Candle, 12 Sally, 13 Ashtray, 14 Mansion, 16 Distasteful, 22 Endive, 23 Captain, 24 Blinded, 25 Napalm, 27 Elevate, 28 Custom, 30 Gown, 32 Use up, 34 Agent, 36 Trio, 38 Row, 42 Safer, 43 Altered, 44 Deep, 45 Exited, 46 Sheet, 48 Memorabilia, 49 Despise, 50 Sag, 51 Agility, 52 Scared, 53 Give evidence, 54 Diva, 57 Invite, 64 Entrances, 65 Cleaver, 66 Prepare, 68 Praised, 70 Granary, 71 Weirdo, 72 Serve, 74 Horse, 76 Titan, 78 Ream, 79 Omen. 5x5

Insert the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.

KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

CHURCH NOTICES

TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com. Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays 6pm–8.30pm. Contact Gwen on 021 103 9065.

FENCING

FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus... call Jeff 027 476 5458.

GARAGE SALE

Monthly Market

Saturday 4th April 2024 Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre.

8am till noon, Something for everyone. 09 439 7243

NURSERIES & PLANTS

AUTUMN PLANTING 5,000+ hedging, shelter and landscaping trees from $1–$8. Tenex flax from $1–$4, pittosporum karo $1–$4, pittosporum tenuifolium

$1–$4. Pineapple, bananas, guava, and feijoa plants.

Large yellow water lilies $10. Got2Go Plants is open Tuesday–Sunday. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS is now available. Internet transfers or cash.

09 439 5556 /027 488 3400.

PERSONAL

SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639

Dargaville Acoustic Music BLACKBOARD CONCERT

Thursday May 2nd 2024, 7:00pm Kaipara Community Centre Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry $2 raffle BYO instruments or just come to listen: All Welcome!

Ph 021 439 697 for more info

WHERE ART MEETS STRATEGY

Visit the Dargaville Art Loft Thursdays from 6.30pm DARGAVILLE

09 439 6933

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches,

SECURITY SECURE YOUR Home — Security

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

TRADES & SERVICES

PUMP & WELDING repairs, Dargaville & Surrounds. Phone Nick 021 111 6593.

ROOFING REPAIRS. Local to Dargaville area. Phone 027 273 8935.

TREE SERVICES

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw — 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists

SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED

– VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050.

WORK WANTED

DO YOU NEED HELP CLEANING YOUR HOUSE/BACH. Carpets, windows, weekly cleans, spring

CLASSIFIEDS

MEDICALCENTR

Practice Nurse

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our busy Medical Centre, full time and part time hours available. Job sharing will be considered for the right applicants.

The ideal applicant must have; a current APC, excellent communication skills, have a ‘can do’ attitude and work well within a team.

Full on the job training will be provided if you have no previous practice nurse experience. We offer a competitive remuneration package and a great working environment.

Closing date Thursday 10th May 2024 Please send a covering letter and your CV to: Dallas Taylor: dallas@dargavilledocs.co.nz

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the May 7 2024 edition is Monday, May 6 2024

SITUATIONS VACANT

PRISTINE BIOLOGICALS (NZ) LIMITED

Dargaville

Process Staff (Full-time, fixed, on call) Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday work. Pristine Biologicals produces Bovine Serum for one of the largest manufacturers of vaccines in the world.

• Are you a dynamic go getter, with a passion to succeed in your job?

• Do you have the ability to work within a team and utilize your own initiative?

• Are you a think outside the square individual whom can follow compliance and hygiene guidelines and adhere to health and safety regulations?

Having a Forklift license, Mechanical Knowledge and a sense of humour would be advantageous but not essential.

If this sounds like you please email your C.V. and cover letter to: careers@pristine.co.nz or give us a call on 021 197 5949. Application will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

PUBLIC NOTICES

12MM UTILITY Cladding Ungrooved H3.1 2,440x1,200

$75; 2,745x1,200 $84. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is the 2 May 2024, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

$2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome.

Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

NORTHERN WAIROA Boating Club Sunday roast $25.

Bookings essential, phone 09 439 8098 Mobile 021

0824 6713 after 5pm Wednesday–Friday or check availability on Sundays after 5pm.

BADMINTON

Starts Wednesday 1st of May 7pm – 9pm | $2 per night Dargaville High School Gym, Plunket St Some racquets available.

All Welcome 13 yrs & over | Enquiries 021 439 157

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC COACHING/ WHĀNAU

HUI

THURSDAY 9TH AND FRIDAY 10TH MAY

We wish to invite parents/caregivers/ whanau to our Academic Coaching interviews on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May. You can book your appointments online at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/xgbc2 Attend your interview and be in with a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Alternatively, you may contact the school office 09 439 7229, office@darghigh.school.nz

Please be aware DHS will be closed for instruction on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May in order for these interviews to take place. We look forward to seeing you!

SHAUN

In loving memory of

08-07-1981 to 29-04-2018

Has been 6 years since you went to Paradise City. Memories never fade. Keep rocking, Mum

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

The Bunker Limited of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on-license in respect of the premises situated at 3E & 3F Main Street, Mangawhai Central known as The Bunker The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Function/Entertainment Venue

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 10am to 12am midnight. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 (1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on April 23 2024.

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Pacific Coast Beverages Limited of Mangawhai (Remote Seller), has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 25 Windsor Way, Mangawhai known as Pacific Coast Beverages

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is an office activity for the remote sales of alcohol

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 24 hours.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

isNorthland’s dedicatedairambulance serviceandwerely onthegenerosityand supportofNorthlanders tohelpussavelives.

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 first publication of this notice.

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