Kaipara Lifestyler, August 15th 2023

Raising the curtain on creativity

u by Andy Bryenton Dargaville’s 2023 wearable arts extravaganza is almost ready to hit the runway and the stage, with a gigantic effort behind the scenes to deliver a sensational show.

“I’m super excited,” says Terri Donaldson. She has been instrumental in drawing together the many strands of the Alice in Wonderland-themed spectacle to create a seamless whole.

“It’s been a lot of work, with six different jobs sometimes at once. I’ve found myself on Zoom meetings with AwhiWorld, our audio and visual digital artists, while sewing costumes at the same time, for example. Seeing it all come together is very rewarding.”

As well as coordinating the sounds and sights which will serve as a framing device for the wearable artworks of a large group of contestants, Terri has been working with two dance troupes, who will bring motion and energy to the wearable arts catwalk.

Taina Ututaonga, part of the worldfamous Royal Family dance troupe, mentors a trio of highly talented young dancers with various levels of experience across the group, ranging

from school-level dance to international competition.

Meanwhile, educator Kylie Reynolds has brought together a group of dancers from Otamatea High School, giving them the benefit of her 20 years of experience. With a passion for live performance and top-level choreographic creativity, they bring another aspect of energy to the wearable arts stage.

“Having two amazing groups of talented young people has been pure joy. Their enthusiasm and energy is contagious. It’s exciting to add a youth component to the show and introducing different styles of performance to complement the amazing audio and visual landscape,” says Terri.

Combine this dance artistry with visual digital projection art, lighting, a custom-composed score, and the flights of imagination and fantasy which make up the wearable arts contest’s three categories — you have a very big show indeed. That’s why, with Dargaville’s town

out of commission, event organiser John Pickworth decided to put the wearable arts under canvas for 2023.

A gigantic marquee has been sourced, larger even than those used for the annual Northland Field Days. This gigantic structure, fully floored and able to seat 300, is full of superlative figures and represents a major step up in scope and scale for entertainment in Dargaville.

“The marquee will cover half of Pioneer Rugby Park, and it’s 10 metres wide and five metres tall,” says John. “This is needed to accommodate a 34-metre-long runway, which serves as the central stage for the wearable arts. A second structure will form the foyer of the event. Once again, this is completely floored and big enough to accommodate a large crowd of patrons.”

Tickets for the wearable arts are on sale now via iticket.co.nz, by calling 050 848 4253, or from the offices of the Kaipara Lifestyler on River Road, Dargaville. ¢

p Taina Ututaonga’s trio of dancers have come together to share the fun and positivity of dance

p Hannah, Madi and Savannah of Otamatea High School are three of five young local dancers ready to hit the stage for the wearable arts show hall

Test of toughness

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and rural home throughout the district including Dargaville, Ruawai, Paparoa, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Wellsford.

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p The Tough Guy and Gal Challenge is an event which sees high school students from across the north face an obstacle course that would have veteran soldiers shaking in their combat boots. This year, Ruawai’s Ben Watkins tackled the course, consisting of a net climb, a barbed wire crawl, mudslides, swamp crossings and more, in just 27 minutes, earning himself the top spot on the podium. This year’s host Kumeu pulled no punches in setting up a cold, muddy and difficult course for contestants.

Music mentorship

p The Big Band Theory from Dargaville Intermediate School is competing at the upcoming Rockshop Bandquest. Recently, they received the mentorship of international musician Jimmy Christmas from Luger Boa and The D4 with funding from the New Zealand Music Commission. “We worked with him and learnt new things,” band member Cameron Mager said. “He shared stories with us and talked about what to do on-stage and preparing so we will be ready to record.”

Bridge bonanza

p Dargaville’s intermediate-grade bridge team have beaten all comers to achieve the Northland title in their class. Teams from Whangārei, Kerikeri, Paihia and Mangawhai all tried to beat the Dargaville contingent at the Northland Interclub Teams event in Whangārei on August 5. Still, Neil and Margaret Hearn, Peter Ball and Pam

Rope proved unstoppable.

Flood response in two Long Term Plans

u by Andy Bryenton

Flood resilience, extreme weather and the management of the Northern Wairoa River are to be addressed in the Northland Regional Council and Kaipara District Council’s forthcoming Long Term Plans.

With 30 drainage districts to cover and eight pieces of legislation to bear in mind, this is a big issue for Kaipara’s elected members, even before the issue of climate change is raised.

‘Rising sea levels over time are likely to reduce the level of service provided by coastal stopbanks, particularly in extreme weather events. A range of alternative solutions are likely to be needed,’ read a joint statement by the Northland Regional Council and the KDC released last week.

A range of flood-proofing resilience measures are already under discussion for the KDC’s next Long Term Plan, though pointedly, the draft documentation states that current rates may not cover costs in this area.

This documentation shows a schedule of flood mitigation works from 2024 until 2034. As well as continued upkeep, drainage channel clearance and weed spraying, this schedule suggests that digital mapping of Kaipara’s drainage districts could begin next year. New

Paint the town yellow

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Dargaville is set to acknowledge Daffodil Day with multiple opportunities to support the good work of the New Zealand Cancer Society.

The ANZ Bank is leading the charge as it has for more than three decades, drawing together prizes donated by generous local businesses and planning a major bake sale and barbecue for Friday, August 25. ANZ manager Dania Wood says that Dargaville’s traditional big support for Daffodil Day comes down to the personal nature of how cancer has affected so many lives.

floodgate works in Ruawai, and stopbank protection from Dargaville to Te Kōpuru would then come in 2025.

Most interestingly, the draft for councillors to consider includes the recommendation to ‘establish a multiagency group for river management, to determine responsibilities for ownership, management and control’. As the Northern Wairoa River comes under the auspices of the NRC, and siltation issues are included in that body’s LTP process, a new authority to govern Northland’s biggest river may be on the horizon. ¢

“In a way, I feel that the response we get to the appeal is because of the way it has impacted family and friends for so many of us,” says Dania. “In the same way, nearly everyone can say that they have benefitted, directly or indirectly, from the treatment and support the NZCS offers.”

On a lighter note, Dania also mentions that everyone loves an oldfashioned bake sale and sausage sizzle, with the annual Daffodil Day engagement being one of the biggest to grace the main street. Every steak

sandwich and banger counts toward a generous donation to the cause.

It’s the same with the annual prize draw organised by ANZ staff. Every Daffodil Day, local retailers donate items to the prize pool, and each year, they seem to exceed the last. This time around, there are packs full of gifts, vouchers, clothing, homewares, and a big screen television waiting to be won.

“Come in and grab your tickets, or simply make a donation. See us on the day for a proper sausage or a steak sandwich, too. It’s all for a very good purpose,” Dania said. ¢

p Dargaville ANZ’s Dania and Jasmine are on a mission to raise awareness, and donations, for Daffodil Day

p Farmer Wayne Crump pitched in when the Awakino River flooded in February; local authorities are adding flood-proofing works and possible cooperation to their Long Term Plans

Big cast for comedy Tales from the political playing field

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A gigantic cast has stepped up to volunteer for the Dargaville Little Theatre’s next play, bringing life to the vision of a beloved author and a first-time local director.

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Shane Jones will take a break from election campaigning to deliver an after-dinner speech on the ‘sport of politics’ on September 6, visiting the Baylys Beach Golf Club with charity in mind.

Mr Jones will speak by invitation of the Liniment Club, an organisation supporting local causes by arranging catered dinners with keynote, entertaining speakers. The recipients of a donation from this engagement will be the Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club.

Rehearsals have begun for Guards! Guards!, the live stage play of Sir Terry Pratchett’s comedy adventure novel of the same name, and the actors assembled represent the biggest non-musical cast in the theatre’s history. While DLT has a long tradition of staging plays with full musical accompaniment, a chorus or an ensemble, this is certainly the biggest comedy ever shown under the theatre’s lights.

“An enthusiastic turnout for auditions has seen nearly everyone get a speaking part, from bumbling thieves and dodgy guardsmen to the world’s worst secret society, the grim reaper, and a civic leader with a painful aversion to mime artists,” says director Jamie Gray.

As rehearsals get underway, work is also happening behind the scenes

to craft the props needed to bring a fully-realised mediaeval-style fantasy setting to life.

There’s the challenging job of crafting armour for the titular city guards, who range in size from a very large sergeant to a corporal so tiny he has paperwork to prove he’s human. Then there’s the task of creating a costume for a silverback orangutan, and two dragons, one of which is described as ‘as long as a street’ and the other of which is small enough to be carried like a lapdog.

Rehearsals will run three times each week until the play’s opening in late October, only the second time one of comic fantasist Sir Terry Pratchett’s works has been brought to the stage in New Zealand. ¢

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“When I look at vintage machinery, including horse collar and plough, I see a testimony to the grit and determination needed to create an economy and a nation,” said Mr Jones, explaining his support for the heritage machinery cause.

As a person from a rural Northland background, several machines on display, including classic tractors, earthmovers and fire appliances, would have been part of the backdrop of Shane Jones’ younger years.

The Liniment Club, under whose name the forthcoming event will be held, has welcomed Mr Jones as a speaker before. Last January, he addressed the public at a Liniment Club gathering in Mangawhai, surprising the crowd with his declaration of his Northland candidacy. Previous speakers have included prominent sportspeople, including former All Black captain Graham Mourie.

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p The cast of Guards! Guards! assemble to bring a comical adventure to the stage

p Shane Jones is the guest speaker at the forthcoming Liniment Club fundraiser in Baylys Beach, with proceeds going to the Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club

Students lead the way in restoration National tournament dreams realised

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Kaipara schools are leading the way as tree planting on the huge Kaipara Harbour catchment sees the milestone of one million trees planted against silting and erosion.

The Kaipara Moana Remediation is a $300 million 10-year project to clean up the waterway, and schools are playing a vital part through the Enviroschools project.

Recently schools from Ruawai, Tinopai and Matakohe have been planting catchments at Paparoa, and they will be back in action again next Tuesday after the news that a million native trees will be in the ground this winter.

“I am about linking schools and students with local community and sustainability projects in days out to run the planting days and embed the learning within them,” says Enviroschools facilitator Jaqueline Knight.

“Local schools that have been involved in KMR farm waterway planting days this year: are Dargaville High, Ruawai College, Tinopai school, Paparoa Primary, Maungatūroto, and Kaiwaka Primary. Whitebait Connection has also been involved on some of these days as experts on inanga and waterway health. Other role models include Lions, which also do pest control, Otamatea Weed Control Group volunteers, and Sustainable Kaipara,

which provides reusable cups and disposes of any waste.

“Students also learn about other practices farmers are taking to mitigate against erosion and run-off on the day.”

In total, KMR has invested in projects worth more than $10.3 million. More than 480km of fencing has been completed or contracted, the same distance from Poutō Beach to Auckland and back again. More than 94,000 hectares of land is now managed under 440 sediment reduction plans contracted with landowners. ¢

Otamatea High School’s basketball team is headed for the national championships after placing third out of all of Northland at a recent inter-school event.

It’s a dream scenario for the team, which formed spontaneously after a Kaipara Basketball introductory skills session. It has spent the past two years growing and progressing to develop the skills needed to challenge the country’s best.

“It all began with that skills session for people who wanted to give the game a try, and they have built from there,” says Belinda Webber. She is a team supporter and parent whose son loves the game.

“They are very lucky with the people they have around them, such as their coach Don Lawson, schoolteachers and a very supportive, involved group of parents. This year they have reached new heights.”

After two years of working hard on the fundamentals of the game, the team, which comprises players ages 13 to 17, has come together with fresh synergy. They have recently beaten all but two other Northland schools on

the hardwood, schools with many more pupils, fielding teams made up entirely of their oldest, biggest, and importantly, tallest boys.

In two weeks’ time, the Otamatea team will be off to Palmerston North to face its biggest challenge yet. For parents and educators, seeing the spirit that these young athletes have shown, the challenge is to raise funds for the trip at short notice. They’re asking anyone who can help with their efforts to consider a donation toward transport costs, which would be very gratefully received. ¢

p Students play a big role in boosting the environment

p Otamatea High School’s basketballers have carved a place for themselves at the national championships through practice and teamwork

Fresh local music released Uniting for literacy

u by Amy Fifita

Pūtoi Rito Communities of Readers Project is making headway in Dargaville with local schools, businesses and the National Library collaborating to encourage children to value reading.

“We want children to read for pleasure. Literacy also flows to selfesteem and wellbeing,” said National Libraries capabilities coordinator Anne Dickson.

The project is designed to promote wellbeing, strengthen community connections and empower tamariki and rangatahi.

“We are building the support for children to make connections with libraries for a lifelong relationship with them.

“The National Library provides books to schools on request, and the only cost to schools in sending the books back. Kaipara Libraries are supporting the local community and us and are knowledgeable about what the school libraries do.”

Anne visited Dargaville to meet with Selwyn Park School’s acting principal Todd Warmington, librarian Donna King and project coordinator Katarina Allely.

“Selwyn Park School is 110% behind this wonderful initiative,” said Mr Warmington.

“Reading to your child, even five minutes a day can create a love for it and

doing it together improves language and literacy and strengthens relationships and can reduce stress.”

Katarina’s role is to collaborate with schools, businesses and marae to create better book access for children. A local group, the Men’s Shed, is assisting with the project.

“The Men’s Shed is building us book stands to put in businesses and at various schools. We are encouraging whānau to read at home and for children to choose books,”says Katarina.

“I also attended Matariki events at Dargaville Primary School and Te Kōpuru School and had discussions with families reading with their children.” ¢

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As well as being the driving force behind an original score for Dargaville’s forthcoming wearable arts show, composer Brian Baker has been busy in the studio, releasing a heavy slice of Kiwi rock this month.

Brian’s new work is led up by a single titled Belly, using the metaphor of being swallowed whole by a whale to explore ideas of solitude and coming back from a place of darkness.

“I was listening to a podcast about Joseph Cambell’s The Hero’s Journey and was really feeling that midwinter greyness,” says Brian.

“I was struck with the idea of isolation and focus, where the hero is stuck in a dark place and has only their calling to focus on and lead them out. Plus, the knowledge that all things are constantly changing. Hence a message from the belly of the whale; all this will change. So it’s a song of hope from a dark place that we all go through at some stage or another. I also felt the need to rock out a bit, so we ended up with this fast-paced, guitardriven thing.”

Comparisons can definitely be made with bands like Shihad, the Foo Fighters and other upbeat classic rockers. There’s even a music video featuring Brian rocking out in the forest with sparks, smoke and unusually aggressive string.

Belly is released through AAA Records on August 11, just when Brian is set to perform a series of shows at The Bay Of Island Jazz and Blues Festival. There’ll be a full-length vinyl LP released in November to coincide with a North Island tour. Until then, you can listen to the sound and watch the video at brianbaker.nz/belly. ¢

p Composer and musician Brian Baker of Paparoa has released a new single ahead of an album and tour

p Donna King (back left), Anne Dickson (front left) and Katarina Allely are teaming up to entice students at Selwyn Park School to develop a love for reading

Renewable power zone revisited

u by Andy Bryenton

A new government push for renewable energy has renewed interest in making Kaipara and Northland part of a pilot renewable energy zone.

“Fast-tracking renewable energy generation helps to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and cut our carbon emissions,” said Environment Minister David Parker. “Nine solar panel projects have now been referred for fasttrack approval since 2020.”

At the same time, a wind farm near Dargaville has been greenlit, and three more major wind projects have been fast-tracked. The government last week teamed up with the world’s wealthiest private corporation, BlackRock, to plan for a future of 100% renewable energy. It has renewed calls for Kaipara and its Northland neighbours to become the country’s first Renewable Energy Zone.

“One way of streamlining the process is renewable energy zones (REZ), and Northland is the perfect place for a trial of this concept. Concentrating renewable energy in one zone can reduce the costs to upgrade the distribution network,” said McKay Corporation’s renewables manager Lauren Faithfull.

Just last month, the Te Purunga ki Te Raki Regional Skills Leadership Group,

Moulding creativity with education

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which focusses on Northland for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, noted that enthusiasm for Northland becoming the nation’s first REZ was strong.

‘Taitokerau is poised for a REZ. There is an abundance of natural resources (sun, wind and geothermal) alongside a high level of interest from iwi, industry, community and electricity generation developers,’ read its winter report.

They also pointed out that the energy sector is in need of staff, and will boost employment numbers. ¢

“Clay is good for developing motor skills and strengthening hand-to-brain communication,” says facilitator Micaela van den Berg.

Micaela teaches pottery at the school every Wednesday, and takes a full term before the artwork is ready. She has taught art for 20 years and enjoys passing her creative knowledge on to others.

“We use several different clays to play with. It is unique as a medium, and you can not recreate the works in any other way.”

Micaela said she teaches as many children as possible, and the programme is currently working in

two other schools — Dargaville Primary School and Tangowahine School. She plans to expand her scope and teach at more schools.

“I want to encourage the students and help them embrace their creative side. It is my second term teaching the programme at Selwyn Park School. I have the resources and a kiln to do it.”

Students the Lifestyler spoke to said they enjoyed making patterns with the different clay and the experience as a whole. Last term’s projects have recently been delivered to the school after going through the drying process.

“The programme is incredibly popular, and the children love making pottery.” ¢

Students at Selwyn Park School have been engaging in the Creative Hands pottery programme run by Micaela van den Berg.

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p Micaela van den Berg has been encouraging the students at Selwyn Park School with clay creativity

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Connecting with fitness Footpath upgrades begin

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Recently, Ruawai Primary School and Dargaville Primary School students faced each other in a sports challenge to hone their bond and fitness levels.

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Work is set to begin in late August on a series of footpath and pedestrian crossing upgrades in Logan, Gordon and Onslow Streets.

“It is a way for Kaipara schools to collaborate and aligns with Northern Wairoa’s Kāhui Ako goal of increasing connections with each other,” says DPS principal Curtis Gaylor.

Ruawai students were welcomed to the DPS grounds with a pōwhiri and waiata before engaging in five different sports.

“One of our school’s goals is to revitalise and teach te reo Māori to our students, and the pōwhiri was an opportunity for our children to experience tikanga,” Curtis said.

Winners of the challenge get to hold the Nellie Yelcich Shield. The shield has been fought for since 2007, with the sports changing each year.

This year, teams played Rippa Rugby, basketball, netball, rugby and kī o rahi (a traditional Māori ball game). Teams consist of students from years five and six, and each game is played in short intervals.

“It is an opportunity for children who may not play club or Saturday sport and a good way for the students to connect annually,” said Ruawai Primary School principal Wayne Steele.

“The day is a fun activity and something different from the usual routine. The challenge is not about who wins or loses and gives students the idea of teamwork, socialisation and physical fitness.” ¢

The Kaipara District Council has confirmed Gordon Street will get a new KEA crossing for Selwyn Park School, and Onslow Street will get a new footpath. There will be new footpaths along Logan Street and a new footpath connection from Logan Street to Colville Road. These all tie in with recent consultation on better walking and cycling options, out for feedback as part of a Transport Choices programme.

“Recent consultation for this project shows strong support in the community for further investment,” said Nick Marshall, the Northland Transportation Alliance’s road safety lead, when the programme was announced in June this year.

“Engagement with the schools within Dargaville and local residents demonstrates strong support for the Transport Choices programme,

particularly extending the footpath network and providing safe pedestrian crossing facilities.”

Those further investments and extensions alluded to by Mr Marshall were first discussed well before the Transport Choices programme came into being. During 2022, under the auspices of the previous Smith administration of the KDC, a project to improve footpaths was instigated and consulted on with residents.

Thus, the work set to begin this week on Gordon and Onslow Streets is completely separate from the connectivity plans recently covered in this publication and discussed in open council. The completion of these footpath and crossing upgrades does not cancel or retract from those plans, as they will be funded by the government from a $348 million national fund. ¢

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p Ben Donnithorne, Kierra Hannan, Neo Joyce and Blake Donnithorne playing basketball as part of the sports challenge

p Work on a series of central Dargaville footpath upgrades, such as new paths for Gordon Street, starts now and will go on until late October

Council briefed on SNA credits Regional council’s foreshore plan

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Biodiversity credits, which could be bought and traded by those seeking to bolster their environmental credentials, could be a bonus for the Kaipara District Council.

At last week’s briefing, elected members heard of the scheme promoted by Associate Minister for the Environment James Shaw.

“Landowners, land managers, farmers, and Maōri should be looking at their wild spaces as a taonga, but also as a valuable source of supplementary income,” Shaw said. “This can then be used to support on-the-ground conservation, like reforestation, wetland restoration, or planting native vegetation.”

Under the scheme, Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) on both council-owned and private land would be eligible to earn credits. It’s possible that QEII covenanted land would also earn them. Private companies, charities, investors, philanthropists and others who wish to support biodiversity protection could buy biodiversity credits from landowners and choose to make specific claims about their positive impact, for example, in marketing.

It’s a financial sweetener atop a contentious issue. Under rules which came into force last week, all SNAs in Kaipara must be mapped, identified and effectively locked out of any future

development or intensification of use. District planners Paul Waanders and Katherine Overwater presented a report to councillors itemising the KDC’s new obligations.

“Council has anticipated the release of the statement for several years and has made decisions to hold off any work relating to the mapping of areas of significant indigenous vegetation or significant habitat of indigenous fauna,” said Mr Waanders said. ¢

Late last month, the Northland Regional Council adopted a new proposed Regional Plan for Northland, outlining many of its duties and authorities.

It is the next step in a process which began in 2017, with all appeals to the Environment Court on the proposed plan now resolved. However, one section of the plan, very pertinent to current discussions in Kaipara, will be sent to the Minister of Conservation for final approval.

As the Kaipara District Council begins to take measures to ensure beach drivers on the Ripiro Coast act responsibly, a section of the proposed Regional plan, part C.1.5.1, outlines the rules across the entire region for vehicles on beaches.

Quoting directly from these recently adopted rules, vehicles are only allowed on the foreshore providing that:

‘There is no disturbance of, or damage to, indigenous or migratory bird nesting or roosting sites. There is no disturbance of, or damage to, a mapped historic heritage area. There is no disturbance of, or damage to, a mapped site or area of significance to tāngata whenua.

‘Vehicles do not drive over pipi or cockle beds except where necessary for the use, maintenance, repair or removal of infrastructure, and do not damage or destroy other shellfish beds, and;

‘Vehicles do not drive over saltmarsh, saltmeadow, saltmeadow turfs, seagrass meadows, mangroves or mangrove aerial roots, and do not damage or destroy other indigenous vegetation.’

With all of these things present on Ripiro Beach, the adoption of the proposed Regional Plan and its oversight by the Minister of Conservation look set to define discussion on how off-road drivers may be regulated on the west coast. ¢

p James Shaw has outlined a financial reward programme to balance new rules on SNAs

p The NRC voted to adopt a new proposed Regional Plan, which itemises the conditions for beach driving; NRC Local representative John Blackwell has helped make this possible

Yellow blooms across Kaipara

u by Andy Bryenton

Daffodil Day is coming again soon, with support for the hard work

the streets, turning towns around New Zealand yellow.

There are many reasons why Daffodil Day is one of the most supported and respected charity appeals on the Kiwi calendar. Nearly everyone in the nation has a friend, relative or colleague who has battled cancer. Statistically, 25,000 New Zealanders will receive that diagnosis each year. With medical science improving every day thanks to funding for research, the chances of making a full recovery are getting better all the time.

Early detection, good care and solid support are the keys to success. To aid in this, the NZCS put in more than one million kilometres of drive time to get patients to their medical appointments each year. It provides 50,000 nights of free accommodation to bring people closer to specialist medical services.

Add in their work promoting early detection and educating people on cancer risks, advocating for better healthcare and operating a full-time telephone service for information. It’s easy to see why the

people behind the daffodil appeal are so well respected. A further $5.2 million was granted to those researching life-saving anti-cancer treatments last year, thanks to the generosity of average Kiwis.

The NZCS works closely with hospitals, doctors and other care service providers and has the respect of all within the medical profession. Those who work for Kaipara’s Hospice are no exception.

“They are simply wonderful,” says Hospice spokesperson Annette Olsen. “Working to support families and patients, they are a dedicated team and very supportive. With us, with the hospital and in the wider community, they are doing a great job.”

The daffodil was chosen as the emblem for its annual appeal, symbolising springtime, new life, and hope. It’s been adopted by similar charitable

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Phone 09 439 4283 admin@kdebruin.co.nz

24 Victoria Street, PO Box 148, Dargaville 0340 www.debruin.co.nz

“Proud to support the search for a cure”

30 Moir Street, Mangawhai 09 431 5884

Ross Recovery & Transport Solutions Ltd

“With your help there’s hope! We’re standing with the NZCS this Daffodil Day.”

PH: (09) 439 4779

15 Beach Rd, Dargaville

“With respect and support for the CSNZ and all their work for bringing hope”

768 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road, Kaiwaka Phone 09 431 2148 agridustrial@gmail.com www.agridustrial.co.nz

EUROSTILE

“With our help there is hope!”

DR & BA GRANT ENGINEERING

“We stand united with the community in our support of the NZCS and their tireless work toward a cure.”

Ph 09 439 8248 Beach Rd, Dargaville

Lugtigheid Contracting Limited

“Proudly supporting the NZCS and all their hard work & dedication.”

For all your Cultivation Requirements: GLEN LUGTIGHEID 021 439 748

Ph 09 431 8590

• Ben 027 692 1188 • Ralph 027 650 4812 schultzhelicopters@hotmail.com

Dargaville ITM Normanby Street, Dargaville Phone: 09 439 8730

“Proud to support the search for a cure”

Call 09 431 2407 or 027 935 3540 or send an email to trevor@parkerlime.co.nz

Serving Ruawai 7 days a week 8am-6pm www.challenge.net.nz

“Proud to stand beside our community and support Daffodil Day”

Licenced REAA 2008

“There is hope!”

Shar Schultz

Residential Salesperson 022 046 4790 shar.schultz@professionals.co.nz

TK

“Proud to stand beside our community and support Daffodil Day”

027 432 0588

With your help, there is hope! Proud to support the NZCS

wright design

“With respect and support for the CSNZ and all their work for bringing hope”

“With

“We’re proud to stand with the NZCS this Daffodil Day” 021 040 7434

WILLIAMSON QUARRIES

ARAPOHUE

“With your help, there is hope.”

Phone Phil: 027 477 0199 or Jason: 027 499 2530

With your help, there is hope!

Office: 09 439 8048

CONTRACT FENCING

“With your help, there is hope! Sharing our full support with the CSNZ this Daffodil Day”

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

With your help, there is hope! Sharing our full support with the NZCS this Daffodil Day

With your help, there is hope! We’re proud to stand with the NZCS this Daffodil Day”

NORTHLAND Jason Williamson 027 499 2530

Action coming on beach driving rules

u by Andy Bryenton

The mayor has ruled out punishing locals with a beach ban on drivers for the Ripiro coast, but he is in line with the thoughts of Baylys, Glinks Gully and Omamari residents, who are calling for better education and enforcement. Matters have come to significant public attention since Matariki, with a presentation at the latest council meeting by coastal resident Paturiri Toautu articulating the feelings of many Ripiro locals. He says that action is necessary but reiterated this week that charges for beach driving were untenable.

“I do not believe in charging fees to access the beach, as it contravenes my beliefs in tikanga Māori,’ he said, differing on this important point while otherwise agreeing with councillors on the need for positive change.

Some opine that troubles began when Muriwai Beach was closed to drivers in 2022. Then-incumbent councillor

of the Kaipara District Council, David Wills, received community support for his proposal to curb the environmental damage of irresponsible drivers on the dunes.

“The Ripiro Working Group was finally formed, and I have recently attended my first meeting of that online as the Glinks Gully representative,” says coastal resident Nicola Puharich.

“The general view is that problem driving, now with the addition of freedom camping issues, has been getting noticeably worse over this period, with nothing effective being done by the authorities.

“As part of the working group, I will be pushing for clearer bylaws around beach driving, driving in the dunes and freedom camping, and then pushing for much more enforcement of these,” says Nicola. “Though we’d be devastated if it happened, we all see another fatality as likely unless urgent action is taken.”

The KDC is already taking action, with Mayor Jepson confirming this

p While many concerned citizens do not want to ban beach driving, all correspondents on this issue agree that the time for action is now, and Mayor Jepson agrees week that a multi-agency approach is being pursued.

“We are very much exploring the options to drive positive change,” said Mr Jepson. “There are many players involved in this. A full audit of the beach is being completed now, and a meeting with all stakeholders is coming in late August.”

Some responses are already decided on. For example, the mayor has stated that new, more visible signage is

coming to demarcate speed zones and communicate proper beach driving rules, including that pedestrians have the right of way at beach entrances.

“There will be monitoring on holidays and long weekends, with a collaborative campaign beginning on Labour Weekend. We are also thinking of using volunteer kaitiaki rangers to help us educate drivers, with backup from the NRC and police,” Mr Jepson said. ¢

TINOPAI 21 Mariner Cove Road

FISHERMAN'S PARADISE

LISTEN TO THE SOUND OF THE WAVES

Lovely 3 bedroom modern home. Open plan living with an extra family room or another bedroom. Great wrap around deck for entertaining - admire the views. Tinopai is a great fishing spot with the wharf close by. Plenty of mussels, oysters, snapper, even Marlin fishing here. Tinopai is the perfect rural hideaway with safe beaches. Peaceful environment and friendly people. It is at the end of the peninsula about 20km from Matakohe. The property is being sold as G.C.

OPEN HOMES:

Sunday 20 th August 1.00 - 2.00pm

Sunday 3 rd September 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Sunday 17 th September 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Auction at Century 21 office 6 Poto St Dargaville (unless sold prior).

WHAT’S ON?

For outside of Dargaville events email info@integrity.nz

August

Kahukura Toa presents A Living Library — 19th August @ 2pm — presenters speaking about issues that have affected their lives — dyslexia, coming out, depression, and bullying in the workplace. Limited seating, koha entry. Dargaville Little Theatre, 241 Victoria Street. For info phone Sasha 0204 100 9001 or email heavenly.crossroads@hotmail.com.

Northland Inc Growth Advisor Dargaville Visit — 24th August, 10am to 3pm at the SEED Co Working Office, Fosters Arcade. For enquiries email welcome@ northlandnz.com.

Raise the Bar Band — 26 August at the Kaihu Tavern. 3pm-7pm. Five piece band performing bangers from the 1960s to 2000s.

Dargaville Museum AGM — 27th August, 1.30pm at the Lighthouse Function Centre. Committee nomination forms available at the Museum.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month

10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

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

Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 11am–3pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall.

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 — Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at the 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.

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 Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Thursdays 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 and 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 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 — New members are welcome to join our social group. Held every third Tuesday of the month 10am @ The Methodist Church, corner of Awakino and Normanby. Morning tea & guest speakers. For further info contact Michelle: 09 439 2930.

Grandparents raising grandchildren — First Tuesday of every month except during school holidays. Noon at Whanau focus, Victoria St, Dargaville (next to bakehouse). Contact Sandy dargaville@grg.org.nz or 021 044 6214.

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

TIDE CHART

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 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.

Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557.

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

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.

Narcotics Anonymous — Tuesdays 1pm–2pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville.

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.

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 — Pono Lodge, 41 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Mondays: Hatha Flow 5.30pm, Yin 7pm. Tuesdays: Body Focus 9.30am. For more info contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page Dargaville Yoga.

Practising Presence — Mondays 6–7pm Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Led moving and sitting meditations. Remaining in the present moment is the key to inner peace but it takes practice! Exchange: $10 or what you can afford. Maureen 021 0231 8008. www. bringbalance.co.nz.

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 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 Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

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 Tue 2.45pm–4pm, Wed 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm. Books for all ages, and jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, CDs and magazines available. All welcome.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $8 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

Dargaville Acoustic Music BLACKBOARD CONCERT

September 7th 2023, 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

PUZZLE TIME

Sudoku

ACROSS: 1 Abate, 4 Manacles, 9 Vacant, 14 Sling, 15 Blot one’s copybook, 17 Scrum, 18 Zoo, 19 Reserve, 20 Snatching, 21 Costly, 24 Forbidden, 25 Nestle, 26 Legend, 29 Navigating, 31 Hem, 32 Mocked, 33 Dodo, 35 Axe, 37 Shut, 39 Denounced, 40 Refurbish, 41 Spied, 42 Aberdeen, 47 Pretence, 51 Squab, 55 Economist, 56 Energetic, 58 Pews, 59 Soh, 60 Dove, 61 Cornet, 62 Oui, 63 Exasperate, 66 Tedium, 67 Pitted, 69 Conferred, 72 Sniper, 73 Semibreve, 75 Cutlass, 77 Can, 80 Argue, 81 Bone of contention, 82 Libel, 83 Beetle, 84 Relished, 85 Exits.

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

DOWN: 2 Ballerina, 3 Title, 5 Also, 6 Adorned, 7 Lay it on thick, 8 Sloth, 9 Vikings, 10 Cast, 11 Narrow, 12 Fizzy, 13 Ignored, 14 Smitten, 16 Never say die, 22 Vision, 23 Placard, 24 Fritter, 25 Nomads, 27 Emotion, 28 Heifer, 30 Glum, 32 Merit, 34 Ochre, 36 Writ, 38 Hub, 42 Ahead, 43 Evolved, 44 Doom, 45 Editor, 46 Quest, 48 Escape route, 49 Expired, 50 Cow, 51 Stencil, 52 Behold, 53 Lewis Carroll, 54 Ogle, 57 Trader, 64 Transport, 65 Musical, 66 Trickle, 68 Tremble, 70 Novices, 71 Meagre, 72 Snobs, 74 Inner, 76 Latex, 78 Heat, 79 Once.

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

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER FOR SALE

ARTIFACTS- SMALL collection. Registered collector. Phone: 021 292 9864.

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

CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine — Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.

FIREWOOD — dry hot mix $110/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.

PLYWOOD V-GROOVE, Interior 9 & 12mm. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.

SILAGE BALES for sale. Located in Arapohue. Phone: 021 439 250.

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

TOP SOIL, top quality, $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

ANIMAL ACCOMODATION

WHEN THE Cat’s Away, Kaipara’s boarding cattery, 027 443 6140.

FENCING

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

NURSERIES & PLANTS

GOT2GO PLANTS – Landscaping and shelter trees, shrubs, grasses, flaxes and many more. Pittosporum Eugenoides 1m x 50 only $6. Pittosporum Karo from $1, 400mm high. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556, 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

PERSONAL

OLDER GENTLEMAN looking for companionship. Phone Wayne 09 439 5566.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

LAWN MOWING, local available to take on more lawns. Phone Jackson 022 543 2792.

TRADES & SERVICES

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.

PAINTER AND paper hanger. All work carried out by a qualified Tradesman. Small to medium jobs. Phone Clive 027 231 6561, Debbie 027 588 4627, Home 09 439 1672.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER and plasterer, interior and exterior, 30 years experience. Phone Gary Dixon 021 066 7505.

WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

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.

PUBLIC NOTICES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, corner Parore and Normanby Streets. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 7th September 2023, 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.

SECURITY

SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

WANTED TO BUY

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

KAIPARA GREY Power monthly meeting, Friday 18th August. It will be our pleasure to welcome our guest speaker, Rachel Wansbone, who is Northpower General Manager Customer and Community. Her subjects will include: energy efficiency and tips around home that you can do to save power in your household. There will be a time for questions. This is a public meeting so is open to all and will start at 1pm in the Dargaville Methodist Complex. At 1.30 Rachel will speak after which there will be a cuppa plus prepared by Michelle.

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing

SITUATIONS VACANT Integrity Community Media is looking for an ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR. APPLY TODAY THE JOB INVOLVES: Accounts administration Reconciling bank accounts Accounts payable • Invoice financing • Resolving customer queries • Monthly reporting YOU WILL NEED: Background in Financial Administration MYOB knowledge an advantage Good communication skills both written & verbal • Good analytical skills • High standard of numerical skills, accuracy & attention to detail Integrity community media Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz Will be held on Saturday the 30th September 2023 at 3pm at the Clubrooms, Totara Street, Dargaville. Nomination forms are available in the club rooms. Nominations close Friday 22nd September. Please bring a plate. We look forward to seeing you all. The Northern Wairoa Boating Club’s Annual General Meeting NORTHERN WAIROA BOATING CLUB INC. DARGAVILLE ESTA B S HED 1945

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Public notice

Adams Family Enterprises Limited of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an offlicence in respect of the premises situated at Shops 1 & 2, 41 Moir Street, Mangawhai known as Super Liquor Mangawhai Village

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is bottle store

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 10pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 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 15 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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on the 8th August 2023.

KAIHU VALLEY

On Saturday 26th August 2023

@ KVRFC Club Rooms

Doors open at 5pm 6.30pm Awards, Dinner & Dancing NO DOOR

$20 per person.

Tickets available from Dargaville ITM

DEATH NOTICES

Passed away suddenly on 11th August 2023, aged 61 years.

Much loved mum of Rowan, James, and Sarah. Nana to Le’yarna, CJ, Delaine, and Saige. “Well-renowned Artisan of the Fabric”

A small gathering for family and friends will be held at The Memorial Park Kiosk, on Friday, 18th August 2023, at 2pm.

Thompson, Louis William (Lou)

Born on 8 July 1923. Passed peacefully on 11 August, 2023 at Dargaville Hospital, aged 100+ years young. Beloved husband of Wylma, father & father-in-law of Karl & Lynley, Roddy and Janice, Michelle & Ian & Deidre. Much loved grandfather & great grandfather. A service to celebrate the extraordinary life of Lou will be held at The Lighthouse Function Centre, 32 Mount Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville, on Thursday 17 August at 1pm. Followed by Burial.

We wish to thank Norfolk Court Rest Home for their loving care.

Communications to the Thompson Family C/- PO Box 4442, Kamo 0141.

Dargaville Funeral Services 09 439 8016

IN MEMORIAM

GRBAVAC

Ernest Cyril

Passed away 13th August 2005. Your presence we miss, your memory we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never. Sadly missed and remembered always by Millie and Family.