Kaipara’s vote focusses national contention
u by Andy Bryenton
The most controversial and contentious vote undertaken by the current administration of the Kaipara District Council saw hundreds of protestors, a vocal cadre of supporters and the eyes of the nation focussed on Mangawhai last week.
The KDC is the first local government body to vote to disestablish Māori wards, following enabling legislation passed in parliament in late July. The extraordinary meeting made the top spot on the televised news, and inspired pages of debate in the press as far away as Otago.
The KDC met behind police and private security guards, as protestors chanted and sang waiata just outside its meeting rooms, sometimes making it hard to hear the arguments put forward, for and against removing the Moananui o te Kaipara ward from the electoral process.
“Personally, I have never believed in division by race and voting blocs by race,” said mayor Craig Jepson, in an impassioned statement before the vote.
“We are elected to represent the various communities of our district without fear or favour.”
The matter was further complicated by news that Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua had filed proceedings with the High Court. The iwi organisation is seeking a judicial review, and warned before the meeting that an injunction would be filed if the vote proceeded. The council sought legal advice with very little time before the meeting began, and were told that there was no legal impediment to the vote going ahead.
Councillor Pera Paniora indicated that the legal question involved section 81 of
p Police and private security guards separated a vocal but peaceful protest from council deliberations on the contentious disestablishment of the
the Local Government Act, and hinges on a lack of consultation with local iwi and hapū groups ahead of the controversial vote. The cost for deliberating this point of law in the High Court could be in the tens of thousands of dollars, a significant cost to ratepayers, she noted.
“Would it not be cheaper for the council to stop now?” councillor Paniora said, as an amendment was proposed to halt proceedings and consult with iwi. “As I understand it, High Court proceedings are afoot, but will be withdrawn if iwi are consulted before this decision is made.”
The theme of listening to the public, and engaging with their wishes, was strong
among the seven speakers who preceded the debate on the vote. Reno Skipper of Te Uri o Hau implored the mayor to sit down and talk with his Māori constituents, and reach a common ground.
“This is not unity. This is dividing our people,” he said.
Wero Te Kino spoke on the toxic legacy of racism, and how mutual respect was necessary.
“If you decide to take away our Māori ward seat, you are showing disdain to all tangata whenua in Kaipara,” he said.
A counter-argument was posited by representatives of the Democracy
Kaipara Māori ward
p Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade congratulated its newest members, Jayten Tairua and Rachel Walkinshaw, who
Seeking a medical specialist A growing family
u by Paul Campbell
“Dargaville is currently in the national spotlight over the lack of overnight doctor staffing at our hospital, but we have an amazing health team. Let’s celebrate their service.”
Chief executive officer of the Kaipara Community Health Trust and former member of the Northland District Health Board, Debbie Evans continues: “We’d absolutely prefer to have an on-site doctor available overnight, and we strongly urge Health New Zealand—Te Whatu Ora to prioritise urgent recruitment for the right resources to serve our rural town. We’ve been advised the recruitment process is underway.”
Debbie says Dargaville Hospital operations manager Jen Thomas, assures that systems are clinically safe and patient care remains at the centre of all decisions. “We’re proud of our 12-bed rural hospital with an acute assessment unit, outpatient clinics and many community-based services all situated on the same site. We boast the latest X-ray imaging and on-site laboratory testing
“Jen has been integral in implementing rural health initiatives, ensuring a focus on rural health with Dargaville’s interest at heart. Cases managed are complex and interesting, which should help attract the right candidates to the advertised role. We have an amazing health team with over 200 people on-site — every one of them doing their best every day.”
Technology provides Dargaville with access to Whangārei emergency consultants to support nurses for immediate critical care and prescribing of urgent medicines. “In 2013, the trust fundraised for telehealth equipment,
p Debbie Evans: “We are grateful for technology solutions that have kept our hospital doors open and our patients clinically safe.”
which has enabled portable equipment to be used in live time, enabling patients to talk with specialists using up-todate, secure video conferencing and camera technology.”
This service has been complementing the on-call overnight doctor service for the past 12–18 months. St John, the Northland Rescue Helicopter Services and first responders from Fire and Emergency NZ, are also on-call.
“We’re living in a fragile environment, with worldwide shortages of health professionals,” Debbie said. “Let’s acknowledge and support the people we have on the ground and encourage others to join our workforce.
“Dargaville’s small rural hospital keeps evolving and continues providing quality services.” ¢
u by Amy Fifita
Principal George Pickering achieved her goal of expanding the school roll, allowing the board to hire a new teacher and create a second classroom.
Having been an early childhood teacher for eight years, Samantha thought about venturing into new entrance teaching when an opportunity arose at the school.
“I am from Dargaville, and have lived here most of my life. I love teaching and giving children an ability to love learning and a desire to attend school,” said Samantha.
“Building relationships is one of my interests, and something people say is my strength. As I get to know the children, I am trying to create in them a love for learning, and discover and support them in their strengths.”
Samantha praised the school’s grounds and its access to green open spaces, an orchard, a swimming pool and a nice playground with a flying fox.
“My background is swimming. I used to swim as a school student, and have vast experience with training and instructing.”
Samantha says the school has been welcoming, and the children have been receptive to the change.
“I can see the senior and junior students have good relationships, and it is nice to observe them together. It is like a big whānau here.
“Thank you to George Pickering and the board for allowing me to be a primary school teacher. I’m looking forward to meeting the families and participating in the outside curriculum.” ¢
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Where there’s a will — there’s peace of mind
u by Rebecca Pavis and Natalie Robinson, WRMK Lawyers
A will is an important document that is often put in the ‘when I get around to it’ box. Your will sets out how you’d like your property to be dealt with when you die (your estate) and who you want to carry out your wishes (this person is called your executor in your will).
Dying without a will is called ‘dying intestate’. Dying intestate means your loved ones will need authority from the court before they can deal with your estate, which can cause costly delays at a sad time. The court will appoint someone to deal with your estate (an administrator) and this may not be the person you would have chosen. In addition, your administrator will distribute your estate according to a set formula. Let’s look at two scenarios to see how an estate may be dealt with with no wills in place.
Ryan and Shelly
Ryan and Shelly are a middle-aged married couple with no children. They have some jointly-owned property, but also have their KiwiSaver accounts,
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other investments and savings in their individual names, which are all valued over $15,000.
Shelly’s parents, Paul and Christine, are both alive and well, and live 10 minutes down the road from Ryan and Shelly. Sadly, Shelly passes away after a short illness. Ryan and Shelly had never quite got around to preparing and signing wills with their lawyer. Shelly dies intestate, so Ryan needs to apply to the court in order to distribute Shelly’s KiwiSaver, investments and savings account.
Under the Administration Act, Ryan is entitled to all of Shelly’s personal belongings (chattels). However, the rest of her estate (her KiwiSaver, investments and savings account) must be divided
between Ryan, and Shelly’s parents, Paul and Christine. Ryan will receive two-thirds of Shelly’s estate, with the remaining third to be given equally to Paul and Christine. This comes as a shock to Ryan. While he and Shelly had a great relationship with her parents, he knows they are comfortable financially and now he will need to take on the burden of his mortgage on his own.
Sarah and Harry
The remaining two-thirds are to be given to their two children. This is a real shock to Sarah and she knows this is not what Harry would have wanted.
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Sarah and Harry are also a middleaged couple. They have two children, who are both young adults with growing careers. Like Ryan and Shelly, Sarah and Harry haven’t prepared wills. When Harry suddenly passes away in an accident, Sarah finds herself having to apply to the court to distribute Harry’s KiwiSaver and personal savings to herself. Sarah knows she will need to rely on these funds to help her pay the mortgage, particularly while she works reduced hours as she copes with Harry’s passing. Sarah is surprised to learn that she is not entitled to receive all of Harry’s KiwiSaver and personal savings. Sarah will receive the first $155,000 of Harry’s estate and then one-third of the rest of Harry’s estate.
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While we don’t like to think about death, ultimately, it is the one life event that happens to everyone. Dying without a will can not only add further stress to your grieving loved ones, it can also result in your estate being distributed according to a set formula, rather than according to your wishes.
It is important to take a moment to think about how you’d like your estate to be distributed. Your lawyer can help make sure you’ve covered everything and that your will is executed properly to make things easy for those you leave behind (and reduce the risk of it being challenged). ¢
A question of pooling resources
u by Andy Bryenton
With the Whangārei aquatic complex recently being bought back from Sport Northland by the Whangārei District Council, the question has been put to Kaipara district Council members this week: should Dargaville follow suit?
Sport Northland shared its Northland Aquatic Facilities Plan with the KDC last week. Within the context of this exercise in forward planning, it queried the future of Dargaville’s Kauri Coast Community Pool. Whangārei District Council’s Aquatic Centre Review transferred ownership back to the WDC. Sport Northland wanted to understand the KDC’s desire to undertake a similar review.
While Sport Northland currently own the pool, and has appointed operators to run it on its behalf, Kaipara ratepayers still foot the bill for a large part of its running costs to the tune of more than $350,000 each year. With losses reported in the tens of thousands last year, despite KDC council input, Sport Northland has presented options to the KDC, which include the pool being bought back or a charitable trust being formed to run it for the community.
There’s more, in the form of recommendations within the Northland Aquatic Facilities Plan penned by
independent consultancy group RSL. It suggested upgrades to the Dargaville pool complex and a deal with a local school to guarantee year-round swimming.
‘When the Kauri Coast Community Pool closes for approximately six months each year, there is no community accessible water in the wider Kaipara district. Consideration could be given to enclosing the toddlers’ and hydrotherapy pool spaces at the KCCP to allow yearround operation,’ the report reads. ‘The KDC should also investigate a formal arrangement for the community to access the Dargaville High school pool during the months that the KCCP is closed.’ ¢
Surf lifesavers gain recognition
u by Andy Bryenton
The Toyota Financial Services Awards of Excellence are the pinnacle of accolades in surf lifesaving — this year, two local people are nominated for top honours.
Kyran Gillespie, a long-serving lifesaver at Baylys Beach, is up for one of the top awards, as Lifeguard of the Year. Charlotte Harvey, his colleague on the west coast, is nominated for Under-19 Lifeguard of the Year. To be put forward for these awards is a mark of great respect.
“The Toyota Financial Services Awards of Excellence are an important reminder of the importance of Surf Life Saving to the country and the great debt we all owe to our lifeguards,” says Surf Life Saving Northern Region general manager Zac Franich.
“We have so much to be celebrating this year, including our first full sports season since Covid-19. Whilst one night isn’t enough to celebrate all our lifeguards have achieved, we are all thrilled at the opportunity to take a moment to recognise greatness before setting our sights on the year ahead,” he says.
The awards ceremony will be held on August 17, and spans beaches from Raglan in the south to the very tip of the North Island. Those who know the
coastline will comprehend the scope of this catchment, encompassing as it does some of the most popular and dangerous spots to swim and surf.
“Once again, lifeguards put in a colossal amount of work this season to make sure the public were safe and well educated on our coastlines, putting in more than 58,000 volunteer hours, equating to almost 34 hours average for each active member,” Mr Franich said. ¢
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p The future of the Kauri Coast Community Pool in Dargaville is under question, with the KDC being given options to buy it back
p Baylys Beach surf lifesaver Kyran Gillespie is in the running for a prestigious award, as is his colleague Charlotte Harvey
Kaipara’s vote focusses national contention
Northland group, who had their petition to send the establishment of Maori wards to a referendum rebuffed by a high-level law change by then-minister Nanaia Mahuta. They made the case for honouring the intent of that petition, which garnered approximately eight per cent of Kaipara voters in support of a poll on the issue. However, the option to take the matter of Māori wards to a referendum was rejected by council, in favour of disestablishment by vote of elected members.
Speaker Libby Jones, a former councillor, also called for a referendum, while Luke Robinson questioned the moral right of the council to go forward with the disestablishment. Linda Owen presented statistics supporting the retention of the Māori ward.
During these deliberations, protestors surged forward to the portico of the council chambers, and councillor Paniora stood to open the roller blinds, allowing them to see proceedings. As the doors to the chamber were opened, songs of protest obscured discussion, and one protester was removed from the premises by police.
Councillor Paniora was censured by the mayor as the meeting was temporarily adjourned, the first of many similar occasions of minor disruption, as the vehement group, gathered under banners and flags outside, made their opposition plain. The motion to disestablish was proposed by mayor Craig Jepson and seconded by councillor Mike Howard.
Council CEO Jason Marris confirmed that retaining the Māori ward would trigger a referendum as part of the 2025 election, at a cost of approximately $5,000. Disestablishment would mean a representation review, costing $25,000.
Councillor Paniora’s amendment, to pause until consultation could be had with iwi, was defeated by a majority vote. Then came discussion on the disestablishment motion itself. Councillor Howard said that his decision would be based on his values of equality. Councillor Nayyar spoke out against division.
“National Politics has played its role in glorifying the divide and we are in a coalition government which has given a wake-up call to society to work together for the betterment of people. In that context, Māori wards have become a political football which have been brought in and out at will by successive central governments,” he said.
Councillor Mark Vincent said that an inclusive council would take steps to make minority voices heard, and made the pithy retort: “New Zealand is racist like a duck. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it’s a duck.”
Councillor Paniora, whose seat was the one under imminent threat, urged the council to observe its obligations under section 81 of the Local Government Act, again calling for consultative negotiation.
Councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins made an eloquent address, saying that “the
insinuation that by having a Māori ward we are not working together is incredible.”
She ended with a warning to councillors that this was a legacy moment; “We may not be able to change this decision today, but we can change who sits around this table in 2025.”
Councillor Gordon Lambeth opined that the vote, for him, was not about the Māori ward per se, but about the necessary representation review which must follow disestablishment, where he hoped that fewer councillors could be mandated.
Deputy mayor Larsen remarked that the protests outside were “what looks like a taste of tribal rule” but also exhorted councillors to consider the Bill of Rights, which prohibits discrimination by race,
saying that it was incumbent on the council to move ahead with equality in our society.
Councillor Rachel Williams said that the lack of consultation meant that she felt she should abstain from the vote.
Councillor Ron Manderson declined to speak on the subject before voting began.
The vote was cast, and the disestablishment of the Kaipara’s Māori ward was confirmed, with councillors Vincent, Paniora and Wilson-Collins in opposition. The possibility of High Court action now looms as protesters vow to keep fighting for a voice in council. Councillor Paniora’s seat will remain until 2025, when no referendum will be held to re-establish a Māori ward, according to last week’s decision. ¢
p The Kaipara District Council pushed forward to address the existence of Māori wards, while the eyes of the nation watched
Sea change at campgrounds
u by Andy Bryenton
As the Kaipara District Council steps back from campground management across the district, change is inevitable at popular summer spots such as Glinks Gully, Kellys Bay and Kai Iwi Lakes.
Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay have already been secured with management leases by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association, and will be available for public bookings for at least 16 weeks each year in summer.
“NZMCA has a great track record of campground management around Aotearoa and has proven it balances access to its members and the wider public to ensure everyone benefits. A great example of this is that NZMCA has committed to share net profits from Kellys Bay with the Kellys Bay Improvement Society,” says KDC general manager for strategic improvement, Hayley Worthington.
taking over operations at the lakes.
Council staff say while the campgrounds are profitable, they also require the use of substantial KDC resources.
Exploring the secrets of coffee
u by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville will host master coffee roaster and world coffee traveller Stu Hargie, on August 22, at a free symposium for lovers of the beverage.
Mr Hargie is so knowledgeable about the aromatic bean that he’s qualified to accredit others in the art of its preparation. He’s travelled to exotic lands and met with the established experts in cultivating coffee, and he brings all of this knowledge with him to a free evening of learning and sampling, hosted at Good Life in Victoria Street.
“Their commitment to upgrading and maintaining Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay also aligns with our vision for exceptional camping experiences here in Kaipara, making it the place to be.”
There’s change afoot, too, at the two most well-known campgrounds in Kaipara, the Pine Beach and Promenade Point sites at Kai Iwi Lakes. The KDC has invited interested parties to contact it about
“A strategic review of our campsites highlighted that someone else could be better positioned to provide campground services than the council,” says Hayley.
“We want to hear from people who are passionate about the area and what it can offer. It goes without saying that they must like working with people, provide great customer service and be invested in taking care of such a special place.” ¢
“It’s a chance to learn more about coffee, to hear about how it’s grown, how it’s roasted, and how to make a great cup of coffee at home,” says event co-host Drew Wardle. “Coffee is, for good reason, one of the most popular drinks in the world”.
There will be demonstrations, a video presentation of Stu’s odyssey to the coffee growing capitals of the world, and free tastings of the different varieties of coffee, to help guests get to know their different blends and flavours. The variance in coffee is as broad as the differences between the wines of different regions and climates,
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and offers as much of an adventure for the palate.
The big event will occur on Friday, August 22, in the early evening, and those interested are encouraged to RSVP for a place at the table, as this is sure to be a big drawcard in coffee loving Dargaville. Visit the team at Good Life, or email drew@ goodlifestores.co.nz to ensure a space at this exciting and informative culinary event, with one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed masters of coffee. ¢
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Expect predominantly factory seconds and some cancelled orders.
p Kellys Bay, where locals feared that camping facilities has come to an untimely end, will once again be a holiday destination thanks to the NZMCA
p Good Life barista and co-owner Drew Wardle invites coffee lovers to come and hear about the origins and flavours of their favourite drop from coffee master Stu Hargie
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News from Kaipara District Council
Hubert Linnell Reserve (Rangiora Road park/reserve area) update
We are now into week three of improvements at the end of Rangiora Road and despite poor weather in the first week, work is going ahead at full throttle Significant progress has been made on the new stormwater line, with drainage works expected to be completed in the next couple of weeks. The coming months will see excavating for the new car parking, turn bay, concrete road, and the toilet block taking shape
Remember that there is currently no turnaround area at the end of Rangiora Road, and the boat ramp is currently closed while the works are happening
This project is supported by central Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) Recently, elected members agreed to formally name the reserve area as the Hubert Linnell Reserve A sign with the name will be installed as part of the works on this site
Meetings with the
MAYOR
Do you have an issue or idea that you’d like to discuss?
Make a time to meet with the Mayor Craig Jepson and Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen
• 20 August – Tangiteroria Community Complex
• 5 September – Matakohe Museum meeting room Email dtaylor@kaipara.govt.nz or call 027 703 4897 to book.
Long Term Plan for 2024—2027 adopted
Kaipara District Council has formally adopted its Long Term Plan (LTP) for the next three years The Long Term Plan (LTP) sets the strategic direction and work programme for the years ahead. It outlines the services we will provide, the projects we will undertake, the cost of doing this work, how it will be paid for and how we will measure our performance
Final digital and print versions of the Long Term Plan 2024–2027 will soon be available at kaipara govt nz and council offices and libraries across the district
Dargaville Library events coming up
Are you an avid reader or budding poet? Come along to our library events!
Book club, 5:15pm first Wednesday of the month, Dargaville Library, 71 Normanby Street Join our Read your own Book Club for time to connect and chat about recommendations
Local poet Graham Johnson, 2-4pm first Saturday of the month, Dargaville Library, 71 Normanby Street
Māori phrase of the month, Ka mau te wehi! | Fantastic!
Upcoming Council meetings
• Economic Development Committee Briefing 10am Tue 27 Aug, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
• Council Meeting 10am Wed 28 Aug, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube
• Council Briefing 9am Wed 04 Sep, Tangiteroria Community Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road and on YouTube
• Creative Communities Scheme 10am Thu 05 Sep (Public Excluded)
Please see our website for the most up-to-date information or call 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor
Reminder - Quarter 1 rates arriving now
Due to a later than usual adoption of the Long Term Plan, invoices for the first quarter 2024/2025 rating year are arriving now (mid-August) and will be due on 20 September, a month later than usual If you usually receive your water rates bill in July, it will also arrive in mid-August and be due on 20 September
Rates rebates will be processed between 15 August and 20 September The schedule for the remaining quarters remains the same.
Head to kaipara govt nz for more information or chat to our friendly customer services team
Rural Travel Fund
The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund is designed to help subsidise travel for rural junior sports teams (5 to 18 year olds) participating in their local competition The Fund aims to remove the barrier of travel cost for junior sports teams and is administered by Kaipara District Council on behalf of Sport New Zealand Applications close on 31 August 2024 Find out more at kaipara govt nz/funding
Baylys Beach boardwalk extension
Construction of the Baylys Beach boardwalk extension kicks off next week, with the work expected to be completed by the end of November Piling begins the same week – don’t be alarmed if you live nearby and hear some minor ground vibrations There will be no beach access for Seaview Road, Chases Terrace, and Ocean View Terrace, and the team will need to use some of the public car parks as laydown areas for construction materials while the works are underway
The boardwalk extension will improve connectivity between the beach, the new facilities and the wider Baylys Beach residential area Funding for the boardwalk extension is from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) administered by the Ministry of Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA) Fund
Do you run an initiative that could benefit Mangawhai? Or enhance and protect Mangawhai Harbour and surrounds? You may be eligible to apply for MELA - the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account Fund Applications close on 31 August 2024 Find out more at kaipara govt nz/funding
DUE DATE EXTENDED Don’t forget to register your dog
We have extended the due date for dog registrations by one month – please make sure your furry friend is up to date by 30 September to avoid penalty fees Skip the queues and register online at kaipara.govt.nz/annual-dog-registration. If you have concerns about paying on time, contact our Customer Support Team
Hope in sight for surf lifesavers
u by Andy Bryenton
As the Kaipara District Council embarks on a reserve management plan to aid in the rehabilitation of the landslide-struck Mangawhai Heads beachfront area, good news has come for the town’s surf lifesavers.
The weather bomb of early 2023 damaged the surf lifesaving HQ at the popular beach, impacting the club, which is based there. Issues surrounding a major landslide, its removal, and lack of safe access to the damaged building by insurance assessors had put the surf lifesavers in a state of bureaucratic limbo.
Now, the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service has received confirmation from Surf Life Saving New Zealand that external funding from the central government is available for the slip repair. The club’s insurance will cover the cost of fixing the building. That’s all very good news for the surf lifesavers and Mangawhai beachgoers, who rely on them for water safety.
can crack on with repairs quickly and return to their normal premises.”
Homecoming song
u by Amy Fifita
Musician Chris Dent is returning to Maungatūroto with Albi and the Wolves in the band’s Long Way Round Tour, playing at the Centennial Hall on Saturday, August 17, from 7pm.
The folk band consists of Chris, Micheal Young and Pascal Rogges, who have done tours throughout New Zealand and abroad.
“If you think our genre is boring, you’d be wrong. Our music can be extremely energetic, dynamic, heartfelt and engaging with harmony and lots of instrumentation,” said Chris.
“I love the surf club and the work they do, and I’m keenly conscious of how important they are to Mangawhai residents and visitors,” said mayor Craig Jepson.
“I want to congratulate them, and Surf Life Saving New Zealand for accessing this external funding, and getting the slip fixed without burdening our ratepayers. Getting a works agreement sorted now means they
Jess Costello, chair of Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service, is also enthusiastic about the new opportunity for progress.
“Our number one focus is ensuring Mangawhai Heads is a safe beach for the public to visit. We are grateful for the support of Kaipara District Council, the government and SLSNZ for helping us to work towards getting back into a permanent base of operations.” ¢
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Lead singer and guitarist Chris grew up in Maungatūroto. He was inspired by Maura Flower, a local singing teacher, who he describes as being wonderfully encouraging in his youth. Other influences were Radiohead, The Pixies, and David Wilcox.
“Coming to adulthood, I moved to Auckland, and around 2014, I decided to have a music career in earnest. Shortly after, Albi and the Wolves was formed with me, Matt Owens and the current members.
“When I pass through Maungatūroto, it is strange seeing
how the township is developing with new cafes and houses that weren’t there before. Northland was a great place to grow up with awesome support from the local community like the Ōtamatea Repertory Theatre.”
“Returning home is exciting and I would love to see some familiar faces that were kicking around Kaipara between 2000 to 2010 and see what you’ve been up to in the past decade.” It is an R18 event. People can buy tickets online at undertheradar. co.nz/ticket/24900/Long-WayRound-Tour. ¢
p The barricaded and damaged Mangawhai Heads surf lifesaving HQ — new funding means that a solution is now possible
p Albi and the Wolves will be performing a mix of their energetic, dynamic and soothing songs in Maungatūroto this Saturday Photo: Flora Driessen
u by Paul Campbell
Pahi toilet saga delay Helping hand for Mangawhai community groups
The long-planned construction of a new public toilet block for the Pahi Reserve has been again held up, with groundwater causing a rethink of the project.
In the past few years, plans for wastewater disposal for the new block, replacing a 1950s foreshore concrete facility, now deemed unfit for use, have gone through a number of iterations, with major drip field options ruled out by community opposition because of restricted public access to parking and foreshore recreational use.
The project is under contractors for the Kaipara District Council, and a council spokesman says that during initial site preparation groundwater intervened to halt work. It is known that as the groundwater collapsed excavation for an underground wastewater tank, it was decided to fill the planned container hole with imported metal
“During construction, the team found that the groundwater level in the hole they had dug for the holding tank was much higher than they had anticipated,”
the spokesman said. “They’d done a bunch of hand auger testing ahead of construction, and this was higher than that. The team investigated if there were options for controlling the water and keeping it out, but after considering options, they found the cost and risk were too high.
“An alternative solution was devised of having the wastewater holding tank above ground, and having one water storage tank, instead of the two. So work has not been suspended as such, just changed tack! They expect that the edit to the programme may add up to three weeks. As always, all programmes are weather dependent.”
The work was originally expected to be completed late next month, financed with a grant of $112,860 from the government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
When the Mangawhai Harbour Board ceased to exist, a new opportunity began for local groups seeking to make the east coast of Kaipara a better place to live.
The Mangawhai Lands Empowering Act came into place in 1966, turning the assets of the defunct harbour board into an ongoing fund to benefit the region around the eastern seacoast. Now, the 2024 round of funding from the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA) is opening again, giving community groups until August 31 to apply.
The scope for projects is broad, and covers anything that would benefit the Mangawhai region. Thousands of dollars in funding has been granted in previous rounds, with big enhancements to recreational, ecological and social initiatives seen locally thanks to MELA disbursements.
Examples include renovations to a workshop for the Mangawhai Shed, vital supplies for the trailblazing Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust, public conveniences for the Mangawhai Library Hall Trust, humidity sensors to protect taonga at the Mangawhai Museum, and storage for training boats in a 20-foot container supplied to the local Rotarians.
Another big-project recipient of MELA assistance has been the Mangawhai Activity Zone, which has continued to grow in recent years with the addition of a new shade structure, artificial turf care and maintenance, water infrastructure and an outside canopy contributed to by the fund. Te Whai Trust, the Mangawhai Tennis Club, the town’s surf lifesavers and the community gardens have also made successful applications.
If you have a community-minded project ready to brighten up the east Kaipara, go to kaiapra.govt.org and search MELA to make your application before the end of the month. ¢
p Flashback: In 2022 locals gathered at Pahi to save its foreshore from a planned public toilet drip field closure
p Help in delivering the Rotary Club’s sailing programme in Mangawhai is just one of the charitable disbursements of the MELA fund
Warm welcome to the parish
u by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville’s Anglican church has a new resident vicar, and it’s a return to the town of her youth for this communityminded preacher.
“I’m a Northland girl, and I have always wanted to come back to the north,” says the Anglican church’s new representative in west Kaipara, Kim Parker.
“I served as curate in a church in Whangārei for two years, and then completed my bachelor of theology degree, and applied to the bishop for this appointment. I always wanted to come here. It’s the hometown of my grandparents and my mum, and I remember visiting often.”
Kim will care for three congregations in her role. The historically significant Anglican churches of Dargaville, Te Kōpuru and Mititai are all within her parish. It’s a major role for any spiritual leader, but even more so, as it’s Kim’s first stipended appointment, the major leagues of the theological calling.
“The parishioners have been very warm and welcoming,” says Kim. “I was welcomed with a big church service and greeted by other church leaders from different denominations, who have all been extremely supportive.”
Kim said she was called to the ministry after attending an impassioned sermon by another lady vicar in Whangārei, who opened her mind to the concept
of studying divinities and preaching on worldly and social issues as well as spiritual ones. She attended St John the Evangelist Theological College, an institution founded by Bishop Selwyn, to achieve her qualifications.
Right now, Dargaville’s new vicar wishes for one major new asset for the church, an organist to play the Holy Trinity’s recently restored vintage pipe organ, an instrument of considerable prestige and power. ¢
Building the workforce
u by Amy Fifita
Te Hā Oranga general manager Frana Botica has called for more funding to train more doctors following discussions last week about Dargaville’s doctor shortage.
“Aotearoa has two existing medical schools with the capacity to train more doctors, if the government would invest funding into making training accessible to eligible students,” said Frana.
“Paying the required fees and funding people to study would open up opportunities to people, with the academic ability, but financial limitations that prevent them from attending medical school for the necessary time. This would also help increase the number of Māori able to study to become doctors.
“Additional funding also needs to be invested into encouraging medical professionals to relocate to rural areas and address the increasing need these areas have.”
However, while Northland MP Grant McCallum agrees the doctor shortage can be solved by training more doctors, he does not believe it is a matter of funding.
“In the short term, one option available is the telehealth service, but
it is not the sole solution. I understand the challenges of seeing a doctor in regional and rural New Zealand, and the mediumterm solution is to train more doctors,” said Mr McCallum.
“Our proposed new medical school at Waikato University is undergoing a business analysis. Our research shows if you recruit people from an area, they are generally happy to return and work there.”
Mr McCallum invites anyone striking issues with the healthcare system to contact his office, so he can make queries on their behalf to Health New Zealand. ¢
p “We welcome everyone,” says new Anglican vicar Kim Parker, herself a welcome newcomer to Dargaville
p Northland MP Grant McCallum visited the Rural Health and Wellness Van during his candidacy to show his solidarity with farmers and health providers
DAFFODIL DAY
FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST 2024
Teaming up in yellow
u by Amy Fifita
The Mangawhai Lions Club and the Mangawhai Club have joined forces to raise money to help support those with cancer with their Daffodil Day Trivia Night.
“It is a joint venture. Our Lions Club started in December last year, so when the Mangawhai Club approached us to do an evening together to support Daffodil Day, we thought it was brilliant,” said Mangawhai Lions Club secretary Mandy Hebben.
“Money raised will be split between the Daffodil Day initiative and the Lions Clubs Cancer Trust. The LCCT is fundraising for two skin cancer screening vehicles for the South Island and North Island.”
The trust has raised enough money for the first van, and is making headway on the second vehicle. It will be a free service to screen for skin cancer.
“We have some amazing silent auction prizes. We have a rugby ball signed by famous All Blacks, a Warriors teamsigned item, two nights in Paihia, personal training and pilates sessions and much more. Bunnings Warehouse donated a $400 tool kit filled with goodies.
TK DIGGERS
“Proud to stand beside our community and support Daffodil Day”
“It is nice to be able to raise funds to help those living with cancer, as the illness affects one-in-three NZ people during their lifetime. Cancer is one of the main causes for Lions internationally, so we try to support it where we can.”
The clubs have been collecting items for the silent auction happening on the night. The trivia night starts at 6.30pm, at the Mangawhai Club, 219 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads, on Saturday, August 24.
“You don’t need to be a club member to participate because the club has a special licence. It is a fun event that gets people into the community for a good social night.”
People can buy a table or individually — tickets are available at trybooking.com/ nz/sjd. There will be prizes for the guest best dressed in yellow. Anyone interested in joining the Mangawhai Lions Club, call Clive on 021 802 532. ¢
p Mandy Hebben, Mangawhai Lions secretary, and Jodie Ansell, Mangawhai Club manager are organising the Daffodil Day Trivia Night
Brightening lives with daffodils
u by Liz Clark
Each year, the Cancer Society holds its iconic, much-loved Daffodil Day appeal to support cancer patients and their families; the 2024 appeal is on Friday, August 30.
One in three New Zealanders will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. The Cancer Society uses the funds from its Daffodil Day appeal to help cancer patients and their families get the care and practical support they need.
Crucial help is provided for getting to treatment through its free driving service, care support such as specialist nursing and psychology support, and accommodation for those needing life-saving treatment far from home. Donations also help to protect future generations of Kiwis by contributing to the funding of world-leading cancer research and vital prevention programmes.
Each year, schools nationwide take up the cause in August to help in the fight against cancer. Such events empower youth to support the Cancer Society’s work and help raise awareness. This year, the main sponsor, ANZ, is providing schools an extra incentive to fundraise by giving away three
$5,000 sports grants — terms and conditions apply.
Nationwide businesses, too, get involved by organising team members to get out into the community and hold bake sales, sausage sizzles and other fundraising events to raise money for cancer.
People don’t have to be in a business or school to make a difference though. Individuals are also encouraged to take up the mantle with ideas like a sporting challenge, hosting a dinner and other fun activities. Raising money in your community can help via your service club or by buying daffodils on Daffodil Day.
The rest of us can support the initiatives in person or online or by making a cash donation to the Daffodil Day street appeal. Funds will go towards support services and world-leading cancer research. Visit daffodilday. org.nz. ¢
With your help,
p Last Daffodil Day ANZ Bank staff sizzled up a storm on the barbecue and sold sweet treats on Dargaville’s main street
AUTO & MARINE
Rally’s record-breaking rivalries
u by Andy Bryenton
From its earliest days to the cutting edge of modern technology, rally racing has provided us with some of the most thrilling rivalries in motorsport, and new technology.
While other forms of motor racing have given rise to cult followings of brand-loyal fans, there are few other sports that have defined whole varieties of cars. The epic clash of Fords and Holdens at Bathurst would be the closest local comparison. With the Ventia Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi fresh in local memories, here’s
a look at what rally racing has given us. It all started with the Monte Carlo Rally, founded in 1911, and home to some fierce rivalries that made two of the biggest prestige names in motoring.
Ettore Bugatti’s machines went head to head with Bentley’s big eights back in the early days of the sport, with technology pushed to its limit and barbed words flying. Bentley muscled up the performance of its huge, heavy cars with revolutionary superchargers, leading Bugatti to label them ‘the fastest lorries in the world’. Forced induction began here, and the supercharger and turbocharger are ubiquitous on modern performance cars.
Fast-forward to the modern era, and the next massive rivalry on the rally stages was between Audi and Lancia. The Germans had developed a hot, new four-wheel-drive system, but the Italians used every trick up their sleeves to win races where their lighter, more nimble car had the advantage. A recent movie about the clash between Audi’s crushing engineering might and Lancia’s wily gamesmanship is a brilliant watch. The rivalry gave us a whole new range of allwheel-drive road cars, as well as lighter, stronger materials.
CASH for bombs!
p Lancia’s group B rally efforts exemplify the passion and spirit of this motorsport and its deep rivalries better compression, better fuel economy, more power for less weight and the use of carbon fibre.
For children of the 1990s, the big rally stoush was always between the bright blue Subaru WRX racers and Mitsubishi’s mind-bendingly fast Evo series. Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi organiser Marty Roestenburg famously took the wheel of one of the high-tech Evos to race to victory, while Possum Bourne’s Subaru Impreza WRX was a bedroom wall poster for thousands of Kiwi youngsters. Both models of cars are now prized collector’s items, but what they gave our road fleet is
Today, the car to beat on the world stage is Hayden Paddon’s Hyundai i20 N, the recent winner of the ERC rally champs in Europe. Rally cars continue to pioneer new options, even electric and hybrid ones, and because they have to be tough, quick and dependable, that’s good news for road cars of tomorrow. ¢
AUTO & MARINE
Classic rock remastered
u by Andy Bryenton
Ask most people to draw a motor car, and they’ll sketch out four wheels, a bonnet, a boot and a passenger compartment — the classic shape of an automobile.
The thing is, it’s getting harder and harder to find cars of the classic sedan shape out there in the wild. We’ve got coupes with four doors, in an oxymoronic grab for style. We’ve got hatchbacks, hatchbacks jacked up to make tiny SUVS, ‘crossovers’ that look like small off-roaders but are, in fact, just front-wheel driven, and all kinds of utes.
At the halo end of the spectrum, most manufacturers have a sleek sports car of some kind. Still, the sedan, as typified by the kinds of big straight sixes your dad used to own, are thin on the ground. Some Japanese car makers don’t offer one at all. Some others only offer a sedan in the sporty, performance bracket.
However, there’s one name enduring in this field, and it’s just reached its ninth generation. Toyota’s Camry started out in the 1970s, and every iteration has been more sleek and powerful than the last. We are now a long way from the earliest of Toyota’s venerable s-series two-litre petrol engine, wind-up windows and plastic hub caps. The new Camry is very grown up, refined, and packs a version of Toyota’s hybrid system to add range and economy.
“Camry really is the best of both worlds. You feel like you’re one with the road. On top of all that, it delivers terrific fuel efficiency,” says Toyota vice president Andrew Davis.
The beauty of a sedan is that it’s quite intuitive. It’s a car design that has evolved to work in multiple situations, for the family, the travelling sales rep, the commuter, the road-tripping holidaymaker and so many others. It helps that the new Camry has interior appointments, which would have been the realm of a Mercedes S-class back in 1982.
It also helps, in these economic times, that this ninth Camry evolution can achieve a frugal 4.4 litres every 100km fuel economy, while still putting down 227 horsepower. The ‘82 Camry developed about 100. Notably, the famous, coveted Toyota Supra made exactly 227 horses when it was introduced, with the nowlegendary 2JZ straight six.
So, it looks great, has the power of a classic Supra, the fuel economy of a small lawnmower and the build quality, which has made Toyota a popular choice for decades. Perhaps it’s become far more
expensive over the years? Well, no. A new Camry in 1982 was about $10,000, and the new model, with many, many more mod cons and a lot of extra power, is just a hair under $50,000. For the record, try getting a second-hand Supra for less than $100,000 in good nick. ¢
p Toyota’s Camry hits its ninth generation, with surprising power and fuel economy, combined in a classic sedan-shaped package
31 SOLD IN 16 WEEKS
At Bayleys Dargaville, we are pleased to report that the real estate market has continued to demonstrate remarkable strength.
Across the residential, lifestyle and rural sectors, our office has successfully completed 31 deals since April and are continuing to work with a wide range of buyers
As we transition into Spring, it is an opportune time for those considering selling their property to engage with our market leading Dargaville team. Our experienced team at Bayleys are available to provide expert support to help you understand the market and achieve your real estate goals.
Now is the time to contact Todd, Lisa and Nellwyn as the Spring market is just around the corner
Locals living and breathing the Kaipara
Fitness push boosts food bank
u by Andy Bryenton
A local fitness group has surprised food bank volunteers with a welcome winter windfall, helping in their mission to feed the needy amid the current cost of living crisis.
“Rebecca Davidson rang and asked me to meet her at the All Saints Anglican Church as her fitness group had collected food items for the Dargaville Food Bank,” says food bank coordinator Margaret Bishop. She was pleased to receive the donation on behalf of the charitable group.
Rebecca and her fellow Faith Fit members conceived of the idea of a strength and balance challenge, which also served to bring in supplies for the food bank. They got together on August 6 and August 8, forgoing a financial cost for attending their fitness class, but instead asking for canned goods. The outpouring of generosity was extreme. The group found themselves with almost too much long-life food to fit on a kitchen table. All of it went to Dargaville’s Combined Churches Food Bank.
With the cost of living crisis unrelenting, and small tax cuts putting only a small dent in the cost of groceries, the food
bank, like others of its kind, has been under pressure this winter. Those wishing to make a donation to help those in need can bring food donation directly to Dargaville’s BP service station, where they will be passed on to food bank volunteers to parcel out to families.
Alternatively, and more generously still, those with spare time might think about volunteering to assist the multidenominational food bank cause. Send an email to foodbankdargaville@gmail. com if you can assist this worthy local effort in any way. ¢
The language of learning
u by Amy Fifita
Five Japanese exchange students are calling Kaipara home for a fortnight as they explore the New Zealand culture and experience the way of life through Dargaville High School.
The overseas travellers are being hosted by Dargaville High School families with each student learning about the other’s cultures, languages and customs.
“I was born in Yamanashi where my grandmother lived, but moved to Yakushima Island. At school, we wear a uniform daily, but it is not so strict in New Zealand,” said exchange student Mio.
“While I’m here, I want to make many friends, get to know the Māori culture and taste traditional cuisine. New Zealand is so beautiful. I climbed Tokatoka and it was a beautiful scene overlooking many animals like cows and sheep.
“I came here and was surprised when they greeted me with hugs. Japanese people don’t do hugs, but it is nice to do, and I am going to bring that with me when I go back home.”
Danielle Norman and Avalon Jackson are hosting two of the
Japanese visitors. Both students are learning the language, were student exchange buddies last year and recommend others to host a student in the future.
“Hosting is a great experience because they get to learn from me, and I get to witness what they do as well,” Avalon said.
“I started learning Japanese last year by correspondence. I enjoy hosting, because it gives me an opportunity to learn Japanese skills, and it is like having another little sister for a fortnight.” ¢
p Faith Fit members present a very gratefully received store of consumables to the Dargville Combined Churches Food Bank
p Dargaville High School has welcomed the Japanese exchange students with open arms
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WHAT’S ON?
August
Tinopai & Ruawai Community Clinic – Heartlands Services — 13 August. Free support connecting you with the government and community services you need. Printing, filling out forms, Kiwisaver, IRD questions. We can support you! Call us 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009 or check out our Facebook page for details on times or any questions you might have. Venues to be confirmed.
Baylys Beach Society Quiz Night — 21st August. Bill Hyland Community Centre. Doors open 6.30pm, quiz starts 7pm. Teams 4–6 people, $10 per person, BYO drinks, some nibbles supplied, raffles. To book a table contact Tracy 021 883 437 or Beth 021 049 4373. Liverpool St Band at the Central Hotel — 24th August, 3pm to 6.30pm, $5 cover charge. Small Business Management Workshop — 26 August, 9am to 4.30pm at the SEED Co-Working Office. Substantially discounted. Email gaylene.harris@ rmcnz.co.nz.
IRD Clinic – Heartland Services — Free help with tax, debts, family support payments, etc. 29th August, 10–2.30, by appointment only. Call for enquiries 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria St, Dargaville. North Kaipara Coast Guard Quiz Night — 30 August at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club. Quiz starts at 7pm, $10 per person, 4–6 people per team. Book with Sarolta 021 270 02135 or email sarolta@ bernhardts.co.nz.
September
Neil Diamond Tribute Concert featuring Mark Taipari — 28 September, 5pm, Dargaville Club, $20 per person. Tickets on sale at the Dargaville Club.
October
Paparoa and Surrounding Areas – Business Showcase 2024 — Free event, Saturday 12th October, 1pm–5pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall. Shop Local prize draw 3pm. Email paparoa.ca@gmail.com.
Markets
Kaihu Hall Market — 4th 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 8th December.
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, 9am–1pm 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 meetings 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 — 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 now at Parenga Street (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 Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.
Dargaville Floral Art Club — 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 — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian 09 439 5959.
Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays 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 — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.
Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.
Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join 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 Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema.
Dargaville Women’s Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino Road & Normanby Street, Dargaville. Contact Michelle 09 439 2930.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.
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Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434.
JP Services – Heartland Services — Every Thursday 12–1pm, Whanau Focus Office, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Call for enquiries 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009.
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.
Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. 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 Dalmatian Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.
Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.
Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937. Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055.
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 Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.
Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. 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 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.
Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.
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, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.
Pono Lodge Yoga — Tuesday 9.30am. Hatha Yoga with Anisha. 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 — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.
RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.
Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.
Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.
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. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.
Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.
Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.
Tinopai Craft Group — Mondays from 10.30–1pm at the Tinopai Community Hall. Phone Linda 09 280 9988.
Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.
WED 14 4:33am (2.6m) 10:53am (1.0m) 5:14pm (2.6m) 11:29pm (1.2m) THU 15 5:41am (2.6m) 12:01pm (1.0m) 6:29pm (2.7m) FRI 16 12:44am (1.1m) 6:56am (2.6m) 1:13pm (1.0m) 7:41pm (2.8m) SAT 17 1:55am (1.0m) 8:06am (2.8m) 2:19pm (0.8m) 8:42pm (3.0m) SUN 18 2:54am (0.8m) 9:06am (3.0m) 3:15pm (0.6m) 9:33pm (3.2m) MON 19 3:46am (0.5m) 9:57am (3.2m) 4:05pm (0.4m) 10:21pm (3.4m) TUE 20 4:33am (0.4m) 10:45am (3.3m) 4:51pm (0.3m) 11:06pm (3.6m)
(2.2m) 9:50am (0.9m) 4:26pm (2.2m) 10:25pm (1.0m) SAT 17 4:33am (2.2m) 10:51am (0.8m) 5:24pm (2.3m) 11:21pm (0.8m) SUN 18 5:35am (2.3m) 11:48am (0.6m) 6:17pm (2.5m) MON 19 12:15am (0.7m) 6:33am (2.4m) 12:40pm (0.5m) 7:07pm (2.6m) TUE 20 1:07am (0.5m) 7:28am (2.6m) 1:30pm (0.3m) 7:57pm (2.7m)
PUZZLE TIME
Jumbo crossword
66 Detective (6)
67 Co-occurrence (6)
69 Remember (9)
72 Illicit relationship (6)
73 Able (9)
75 Lit (7)
77 Speck (3)
80 World-weariness (5)
81 Acting forcefully or hastily without thought (4,1,4,2,1,4)
82 Nominated (5)
83 Curved (6)
84 Her toast (anag)(8)
85 Braces (5) DOWN
2 Copious supply (9)
3 Of the voice (5)
5 Ballerina’s skirt (4)
6 Breathtaking (7)
7 Existing only as an idea or concept (12)
8 Empty (5)
9 Cold country (7)
10 Fire (4)
11 Small bed (6)
32 Cautionary colour (5)
34 Bordered (5)
36 Large feline (4)
38 Garland (3)
42 Go aimlessly (5)
43 Object (7)
44 Evil giant (4)
45 Of help (6)
46 Guide (5)
48 Boxing division (11)
49 Think highly of (7)
50 Watch (3)
51 Fate (7)
52 Alternative (6)
53 Your elephant (anag)(12)
54 Mongolian desert (4)
57 Graceful antelope (6)
64 Woodwork (9)
65 Crammed full (7)
66 Learner (7)
68 Ruined (7)
70 Agrees (7)
71 Meal (6)
(5)
42
(8) 47
51
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12 Small impressions (5)
13 Lucerne (7)
14 Harpooned (7)
16 Inventing (11)
22 Drooped (6)
23 Greet (7)
24 Prove more powerful (7)
25 Perspires (6)
27 Complying with (7)
28 Confer holy orders on (6)
30 Fury (4)
72 Tiny particles (5)
74 Fire prod (5)
76 Metal bar (5)
78 Lofty (4)
79 Begging request (4)
ACROSS: 1 Marsh, 4 Cool as a cucumber, 14 Chile, 15 Grove, 16 Leprechaun, 17 Offer, 19 Elk, 20 Microbe, 21 Sculpture, 22 Crocus, 25 Scholarly, 27 Pulpit, 28 Dearth, 33 Enterprise, 35 Air, 36 Cherub, 37 Spiv, 39 Fur, 41 Hairpin, 42 Gateau, 43 Advancing, 44 Medal, 45 Attorney, 50 Me, 51 Typeface, 55 Inlay, 58 Reprimand, 59 Staple, 60 Operate, 61 Tot, 63 Wick, 64 Wealth, 65 Elf, 66 Withdrawal, 68 Walrus, 69 Bitchy, 71 Stammered, 76 Send-up, 77 Tenacious, 79 Ominous, 81 Tip, 84 Cater, 85 Implicated, 86 Trait, 87 Eerie, 88 Entente cordiale, 89 Vents.
DOWN: 2 Afraid, 3 Sever, 5 Oxen, 6 Lyrical, 7 Sickly, 8 Craft, 9 Control, 10 Moot, 11 Effort, 12 Tiles, 13 Peckish, 14 Cracker, 18 Absorption, 23 Mania, 24 Liberal, 26 Cheerio, 27 Perfume, 29 Replica, 30 Infant, 31 Fated, 32 Survey, 34 Edam, 36 Crude, 38 Vague, 40 Ante, 45 Arrow, 46 Typical, 47 Raid, 48 Enamel, 49 Sloth, 50 Mystery, 52 Pipe dreams, 53 Forgave, 54 Catnap, 55 Idyllic, 56 Gaffe, 57 Claw, 62 Stamp, 67 Furnace, 68 Written, 70 Chemist, 72 Tsunami, 73 Mutton, 74 Tidier, 75 Quaint, 76 Spurn, 78 Aspic, 80 Nurse, 82 Free, 83 Feel.
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
19MM UT Pallet grade $79. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.
96 RAV 4, 5 doors, tow bar, mags, new Warrant of Fitness, needs motor 3S. Can supply another vehicle, price on application. Phone 021 152 3450.
FOR SALE 1930’s Old Style Bath $100, Ph 09 439 5837. 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.
FENCING
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD — dry hot mix $110/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.
FOR RENT
2 BEDROOM FLAT for rent, self contained unit, $390 weekly plus 3 weeks in advance. Phone 027 726 2839.
2 BEDROOM unit, plus garage, suited for an older couple. $360 per week, plus bond. Phone 027 249 7527.
HAY & SILAGE
BIG SQUARE BALES of hay, 11 Bale equivalence
$60+GST. Silage, 8 Bale equivalence $70+GST, Phone 09 439 1055.
PHONE 09 439 6933
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
NURSERIES & PLANTS
GOT2GO PLANTS shelter and landscaping trees from $1–$8. Clearance plants pittosporum wrinkle blue 50% of only $4 some grevillea only $3, Got2Go Plants is open Tuesday to Saturday. 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 021 639 552.
PET SUPPLIES
PET DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber — supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.
COAST2COAST FLOORING. VINYL and Carpet laying, floor prep, honest and reliable. LOCAL. Phone Dean 022 085 2871.
NEW TANK installations. Contact James 021 0263 9558, Plumb Hub Northland Ltd. Servicing Hikurangi to Mangawhai.
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
WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
TREE SERVICES
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
CLASSIFIEDS
SITUATIONS VACANT DARGAVILLE AMBULANCE.
PHONE 09 439 6933
PUBLIC NOTICES
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Resuming after the winter - next concert is the 5th of September 2024, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. 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.
EMPLOYMENT CLINIC at Citizens Advice Bureau. Are you experiencing problems at work and considering taking action? For free, confidential advice from an experienced employment advocate call 09 439 6100 or email dargaville@cab.org.nz to make an appointment. Next clinic Friday 16 August.
KAIPARA GREY POWER are so fortunate to have Debbie Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Kaipara Community Health Trust, as our guest speaker at the Dargaville Methodist Church Complex on Friday 16th August. The format… President Stewart Quirk will welcome everyone at 1pm… then at 1.15pm Debbie will speak. A Michelle prepared cupa plus will conclude the afternoon. As usual our General meetings are open to all.
NORTHERN WAIROA Boating Club Sunday roast $25. Bookings essential, phone 021 0824 6713.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Saturday 17th August 2024 2.30pm at the club rooms
Will be held on Saturday the 21st September 2024 at 3pm at the Clubrooms, Totara Street, Dargaville. Nomination forms are available in the club rooms. Please bring a plate. We look forward to seeing you all.
the Kaipara District Council Service Centres in Dargaville and Mangawhai, otherwise it can be viewed on Council’s website at www.kaipara.govt.nz.
Kaipara District Council Public Notice Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 Council undertook a statutory review of the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 during 2024. Following the review, Council amended the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 on 31 July 2024 and the Bylaw came into force on 1 August 2024.
In accordance with the requirements of section 157 of the Local Government Act 2002, Council now gives Public Notice of this Bylaw.
Copies of the Bylaw may be inspected or requested free of charge from the Kaipara District Council Service Centres in Dargaville and Mangawhai, otherwise it can be viewed on Council’s website at www.kaipara.govt.nz.
Kaipara District Council gives notice that at the 31 July 2024 Council Meeting, it determined to retain the
Agency Board (TAB) Venue Policy without amendment. Copies of the Policy may be inspected or requested free of charge from the Kaipara District Council Service Centres in Dargaville and Mangawhai, otherwise it can be viewed on Council’s website at www.kaipara.govt.nz
