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A major pollution threat to the Kaipara Harbour and its environs has been emphasised in appeal submissions against the proposed Dome Valley landfill for Auckland’s rubbish now being heard in the Environment Court. Commercial oyster farmers, local residents and an expert in bird migration have added their concerns to the broadbased appeal led by Fight The Tip including individuals, the Director-General of Conservation, Forest and Bird and major iwiFightgroups.the Tip executives Sue Crockett and Michelle Carmichael presented their submissions last Friday, with the court sitting in Auckland linking online to guard against Covid. “We need to protect this important Wayby and Dome Valley environment because of its high rainfall, waterways, high ecological values, wetlands, extensive aquifer and connection to the Hōteo and to the mighty Kaipara Harbour. Failure is not an option,” Michelle told the hearing. “Your honours and commissioners, for our communities and mana whenua connected to these areas, now and to come, I am asking you to apply the highest protection on it you can by declining this landfill on behalf of all our future generations,” she said. “We definitely came away feeling we’d done the best we could,” said Sue. “There was a very wide range of people giving evidence, and I think every reason (opposing the landfill) and more was covered.”
While the four-year campaign against the tip plan has covered flora and flora threats, the FTT team was impressed with a submission detailing a threat to migrating bird patterns. In particular, the critically endangered fairy tern as evidence was put forward that the tip plan would endanger flight patterns and attract predatory seagulls. An organic plant nursery adjacent to the tip site also listed concerns. Michelle said: “Collectively we have contributed an immense and important range of expertise, knowledge and experience to support our opposition to this landfill proposal. We are part of a great team — community, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Manuhiri, Forest & Bird and Department of Conservation, which are opposing“Specialthis.thanks to the team at The Environmental Lawyers, along with the other opposing legal teams who are doing a superb job collectively presenting our case. You can really see how everyone is fulfilling their part of evidencing the widespread reasons to oppose this. The coming weeks will continue to be exciting to watch.”Thecourt has now adjourned until 10am Monday, August 22. The appeals are being heard by judges Jeff Smith and Melinda Dickey, with commissioners Glenice Paine, Dr Ruth Barlett and Kevin Prime. The court will hear cultural submissions at a marae in September.Theevent covers concerns over Waste Management’s proposal for a new Auckland Regional Landfill, which has been granted resource consent given in a split decision by hearing commissioners.
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For all these appearances I have taken a principled approach representing all the people of Kaipara District as Mayor. Speaking for decisions of Kaipara District Council is part of the role of the Mayor, but also representing all the people is part of the public service of this role. I really enjoy this. Also enjoyable is the outcome of a recent Extraordinary Meeting of Kaipara District Council, which is to ask the Mangawhai community what it thinks about a new idea for Council to buy some well-located land in Mangawhai for future sporting and recreational facilities. The fastest-growing town in Northland has some green spaces but what about new sports grounds? Growth means there’s a fund to make parks nearby. At no cost to ratepayers for purchasing the land, reserve contributions gathered from Mangawhai subdivisions in recent years would pay for it. A Council decision will be made at the September Council Meeting, after consultation with the community. You may want to have your say Nominationswww.kaipara.govt.nz/haveyoursay.atforthenextCouncilare now closed and I’m delighted to report there are sufficient candidates for the October 8 election so there won’t be any by-elections required to fill gaps. Thanks to those who are standing up for election. Good luck to all. Ngaˉ MayorDrMayormihi,JakeJasonSmith,ofKaipara Thriving
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p Springtime weather was the backdrop for a special celebration at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club last week, as the second of three get-togethers for Betty Rope’s 100th birthday was held. Coming out to entertain the Friendship Club beside a mirror-flat Northern Wairoa River were the Take Six Singers, reduced to five as one of their members was abroad in Holland. The choral quintet presented a medley of songs and was loudly applauded.
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• Appearing before the Environment Court in the case about the proposed Dome Valley landfill which KDC opposes. We are supporting the case against the landfill being led by Nga¯ti Wha¯tua a¯ra¯kei and Environs (Te Uri O Hau). With its limited resources KDC is a s274 party rather than a full appellant such as Fight The Tip or mana whenua. 0800 727 www.kaipara.govt.nzcouncil@kaipara.govt.nz059 home if you’re sick
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p The Northern Wairoa Mystics is a young netball team going from strength to strength. In July, they competed in a Kerikeri tournament against teams from around the north and came in second overall. Then came the first weekend of August, and a big representatives tournament in Whangārei. Not only did the Mystics come in first place, but they did so without losing a single game. Coach Sarah Jamieson is justifiably proud of her young athletes. She thanked all those who have helped with transport, accommodation, coaching and sponsorship to make this a magical season for the Mystics.
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“Water will allow the establishment of new horticultural development in Kaipara and this will bring economic opportunity to its communities,” said Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust chairperson Murray McCully at the dam’s dedication. “The idea is simply to harvest water in the winter, when it is plentiful, for use in the summer months when it is not.”
His plan has been borne out as heavy and consistent rainfall this winter fills the first section of the dam, now christened Te Waihekeora. Rain has completed some of the job of filling 100,000 cubic metres, with excess flow from streams accounting for the rest of the volume. Earthworks have begun on stage two, undertaken by Progressive Earthmoving, a local firm from Kaihū. It plans to finish its part of the work by April next year.
Eight thousand people made an application to speak when the government’s Finance and Expenditure Committee of parliament held Three Waters hearings. Mayor Jason Smith is one of the small number afforded the privilege. Dr Smith, the KDC, and CL4D, representing 31 civic councils, will each receive five minutes to make their case for alternatives to the mandated water saysinneedperKaipara,C4LD“Importantly,reforms.theCouncils,includingarenotopposed,se,toreformsandtheforbetterinvestmentwaterinfrastructure,”MayorSmith.“TheC4LDCouncils,including Kaipara, are opposed to the government’s model and have now proposed a realistic alternative, which has broad support. The brand new C4LD model for Three Waters reforms has been built by Castalia, one of the world’s leading water infrastructure consultancies, and is designed for all New Zealand Councils. “This is a more coherent, constructive and non-divisive approach to water infrastructure reform than what the government proposes. No one wants to Resource consent has been handed down to begin work on the second, larger section of the Redhill dam complex intended to irrigate acres of farmland and spur economic growth through land use change to profitable cropping and horticulture.
p Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust chair Murray McCully presided over Te Waihekeora dam’s blessing and is now there to see its expansion
While the Kaipara District Council administers most consents in the area, those for dams anywhere in New Zealand are covered by the Waikato District Council, which hosts specialists in dam technology and design. A liner has been installed in the first phase of the dam as work begins to increase the entire complex to hold significant water capacity.
¢ see the divisions which are emerging as a result of what the government is proposing, especially when there is a non-divisive model to get to the same water outcomes. “As Kaipara mayor, I was involved in information-sharing sessions as the C4LD model was being built. I was able to input extra aspects from my experience on the government’s Working Group for Representation, Governance and Accountability earlier this year,” Dr Smith said.
p Mayor Jason Smith prepared his own 17 page submission on Three Waters, and will speak as a citizen as well as in his role as mayor at hearings on the controversial scheme
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Parents wanting their children to be involved or more information about the speed meet event can contact Julie before Friday, September 16, at Dargaville High School. ¢ but others may not be bothered. Working out if all aspects of your property are compliant can be confusing to navigate. There may be different local and central authorities involved, and the rules change quite frequently. Your lawyer can help you work through these issues prior to sale, so your contract is ready to go when a prospective purchaser shows interest. Chattel warranties — As the vendor, you also warrant that all chattels in the house (for example, the oven, dishwasher, stove) are in reasonable working order, and that the chattels and other electrical and other installations are free of any charges (ie Q card or other finance company debt). If you know something doesn’t work, you should exclude it from the warranties. If there’s a breach of the chattel warranties, the purchaser may ask for a reduction in the purchase price to compensate for the loss. It can cause headaches at the time of settlement as you negotiate, so it pays to be clear from the get-go. Tenants — If your property is tenanted and the purchaser wants the property empty on settlement, you must give the tenants at least 90 days’ notice to vacate the property. Ensure that the settlement date on the agreement allows for this. As a vendor, once you have signed the agreement, you are legally bound by it. Make sure you are clear about what you are signing and what that agreement is promising. Getting legal advice early on can make the rest of the process much less stressful, particularly if you have a property with ‘quirks’ or are in a situation when timing is critical. Past speed meets have seen students gain employment and training opportunities
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u by Amy Fifita u by Natalie RobinsonDargaville High School is hosting a speed meet day on Tuesday, September 27 at 9am for students across the Kaipara to support them into the workforce. As the property market cools off, selling your property may not be as straightforward as when the market was sizzling. to Te Tai and It be up in Dargaville High hall, and we are inviting Ruawai College and Otamatea High School,” says DHS career adviser Julie Chiaroni. “They do a speed interview, and if they make the fit, we help students transition from school to the workforce or training.” In previous years, there has been a range of employers and organisations participating in the event. Julie says she has seen the students gain employment from this event, giving them prospects beyond what they have thought of. “Students focus on what they know, and that can be limiting. At the speed meet, they meet all employers to broaden their understanding of local career opportunities. It is a good way to link students with local employers and training with some work components. Preparing a sensible and secure contract for your sale can help ensure your deal stays on track reducing the chance of nervous buyers getting cold feet, pulling out at the last minute, or raising a dispute at settlement time. What are your obligations as a seller? The standard Agreement for Sale and Purchase is used for most property transactions. In this agreement, the vendor (the seller) gives warranties as to the compliance of the property, warranting that they hold all necessary consents and permits for any work they have done to the property. The vendor also warrants that they have disclosed anything which may affect the property and have no knowledge or notice of any fact that might result in proceedings being instituted by or against the vendor or the buyer. Rectifying any known compliance issues before going on the market is the best way to ensure a headache-free sale if you’re in a position to do so. The investment of time/fees required to get the paperwork you need can pay off in attracting more buyers to put an offer on theFortable.those that aren’t able to fix the issues (if you need to get to market quickly, for example), beware of just removing the vendor warranties from your agreement entirely. Doing this may be a big red flag to purchasers that something is wrong with the property. A smart contract can deal with situations by being upfront about any areas of actual or possible noncompliance and asking the purchaser to acknowledge they have been told about them. Some purchasers may be put off by a property with an unconsented sleep-out, “The students will develop their CV, and employers will ask them what they have to offer. It is a boost of confidence and a practical way to network. We have seen students gaining employment from this and broadening their knowledge of local work that is available.”
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After a slow start to nominations for the role of mayor, six candidates have come forward to vie for the leadership of Kaipara. Victoria del la Varis Woodcock, Craig Jepson, Karen Joyce-Paki, Gordon Walker, Ash Nayyar and Brenden Nathan are all in the mayoral race. They will be called upon to address the public at local meetings and at least one planned leaders’Councillordebate.candidate nominations include seven nominations for Mangawhai-Kaiwaka General Ward; Dennis Emsley, Mike Ferguson, Mike Howard, Jonathan Larsen, Misty Sansom, Rachael Williams and Martina Tschirky. This ward encompasses the fast-growing east coast of Kaipara, where three council seats areFourcontested.nominations have been received for the Otamatea General Ward, which spans the rural heartland of the district and towns such as Paparoa and Ruawai. Graham Allott, Ron Manderson, Chris ‘Worzel’ Sellars and Mark Vincent will contest this valuation, the land is worth around $5.9 million as of June 2022. Staff also had a draft sales and purchase agreement prepared, conditional on the outcome of community“Councilsengagement.shouldbein the business of making mokopuna decisions; decisions for generations to come. This moment is exactly one of those mokopuna decisions,” said Mayor Smith in his summing up. That engagement begins now and will run until September 5, with a final decision on the purchase to be made at September’s KDC meeting. ¢ constituency. There have been five nominations for Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori Ward, newly established for this election. A single seat is available, and will be contested by Phillip Johnson, Henry Holyoake, Brenden Nathan, Pera Paniora and Paturiri Toautu. Finally, eight nominations have been made for the Wairoa General Ward, which encompasses Dargaville and the west coast and commands three seats on the council. Mark Ancrum, Karen Joyce-Paki, Gordon Lambeth, Alec Melville, Ash Nayyar, Josephine Nathan, Eryn Wilson-Collins and Jay Tane have all stepped forward to contest the Meanwhile,election.Northland Regional Council elections are also forthcoming, with Rick Stolwerk standing for the South Coastal constituency, which includes Mangawhai, and John Blackwell contesting Penny Smart for the Kaipara Remember,constituency.register to vote, as postal votes will play an important part in this election year.
p Kaipara District Council’s Jason Marris presented the case for a new sports facility in Mangawhai, which may be made possible with the purchase of recently available land
Mayor Jason Smith and councillors met via virtual conference to debate the first steps toward securing the area near central Mangawhai, which would be purchased with up to $5.9 million in reserves contribution funds. These funds are not taken from rates but are raised when new housing and business developments are established. Their purpose is to facilitate the provision of green space and recreational opportunities. “As you may be aware, Mangawhai is growing incredibly fast,” said KDC staff spokesperson Jason Marris. “There is currently a lack of sporting and recreational facilities there, particularly in rugby and netball, though these are only two examples. The Mangawhai Spatial Plan, which was consulted on with the public identified the need for additional sports grounds. So too does the Kaipara Spaces and Places plan in conjunction with Sport Northland.” With reserve contribution coffers covering the purchase, council members voted unanimously to go to the next stage of planning for this speculative new sports ground. According to an independent
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On Saturday, July 30, Ruawai College opened its doors, inviting neighbours, surrounding schools and prospective students in for a revamped, unique approach to a high school open day. Its community-focussed approach gave an opportunity to showcase its facilities, alongside the school’s ground-breaking ‘innovative curriculum’.
A work, which has been in progress since May of 2021, the document provides a framework for the advancements of artistic endeavour, cultural heritage and creativity in the area. It was developed in partnership with Creative Northland, and a series of meetings with the artistic community have informed its content. “Once the elected members, the executive team and iwi have provided their feedback, and the amendments have been made to the strategy, we will hold one final community consultation. We will bring the final document to the council for adoption at the council meeting in September 2022,” said the KDC’s community engagement adviser Jenny Rooney in her“Thereport.development of this strategy is a great example of forward-thinking. I’m delighted we have been able to partner with Kaipara District Council to create this strategy to build on the legacy of the past while responding to new ideas our kura (school) for some fun, some food, some laughs and smiles. It’s justToursfantastic.”ofthe school, led by prefects and the school’s young ambassadors, circulated every half hour, operating at capacity from start to finish. There were interactive science and technology exhibits where all attendees could make toys, cook food and dive deeply into physics, chemistry and agricultural experiments and activities. Music was a feature, as students and He Maara Hau brought an upbeat energised aspect to the event. ¢ about art, storytelling, interpretation and cultural expression,” says Creative Northland chair Philip Crawford. The strategy outlines a 10-year plan to make art, culture and creativity more central to how living spaces look, how communities function, and how people engage with each other. There’s the acknowledgement that art and culture are not just embellishments on society, but promote wellbeing, a sense of place and stimulate the economy. ¢ p Families flocked to see how Ruawai College is implementing its new innovative curriculum, as well as building community ties p Events such as Dargaville’s Wearable Arts have elevated the visibility of the arts in Kaipara, culminating in an official KDC policy being formulated
“All our classrooms have been refurbished, and our outdoor spaces have been modernised to be adaptable for both recreation and learning,” says assistant principal Jay Warren. He helped make the day a celebration of the college’s partnership with its community. “We have Sport Northland here, NorthFuels, the Lions Club, our wonderful Four Square owners, performance group He Maara Hau, EnviroSchools, and our Young Enterprise (YES) programme. Staff and students are out here with us today, and of course, our soon-to-be students and whānau,” Mr Warren said. “The sun is out, finally, and what better way to celebrate than flinging our doors open and welcoming our community into
The Kaipara District council’s first Arts and Culture and Heritage Strategy document has been presented to elected members, and is set to be implemented as policy by September.
In the last 12 months, restoration work has been completed on three main accommodation buildings (The Farmhouse, Dargaville House and The Cottage), which are now occupied by volunteer staff, a paid staff member and a couple of respite guests. Okahu House has been partially restored, with a new roof, some building repairs, electrical work and the downstairs floor restored. It still requires plumbing, toilet and hand basin, kitchenette, Taking first place in a 30-driver championship and scoring the most first-place finishes has put Ben at the top of his game, racing custombuilt dirt track midget cars out of Western Springs’ iconic speedway. “We had a really good season, especially considering Covid lockdowns coming halfway through,” says Ben. “Many tracks decided to run longer, into winter, but we got pretty lucky with the weather and had no rain-outs all Ben’sseason.”midget car carries the names of many local sponsors, including First National’s Gary Morris, Armour Financial Services, KP Tanks, the Promo Lab and Skipps Logging.
p Arapohue Retreat is coming online to help people thanks to a massive feat of renovation p Ben Morrison is only at the start of his racing career, but he’s racked up first-place victories even a veteran would be proud of
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BNT Automotive, JJ Fabrication and Kaiwaka Motorcycles are a huge help, too, providing the skills and service to keep the Suzuki GSXR engined racer in full“I’mfettle.on the lookout for the next step up to the next class of midget cars,” says Ben. “The cars we race now use 750cc motorbike engines, and we keep them on the redline, above 11,000 window and door repairs, ceiling repair and insulation, and interior and exterior paint. Bunks and bedroom furniture have been purchased, but rugs, curtains and light fittings are still required. Arapohue Retreat seeks partnerships from businesses or organisations in Kaipara and Northland that understand the social responsibility of helping people in the community get free from addictions and undertake healing for trauma. They need donations and grants to continue the restoration work and pay for qualified staff to join them. ¢ rpm, for the whole race. The next level uses custom-made engines and can cost $120,000 each.”
After showing the competition his exhaust pipes for another successful season, Ben says he’ll keep his skills sharp during winter with go-karting. However, his mind is on the premiere arena for his sport, racing midget cars in the United States. With local support, a winning attitude, and a string of victories to his name, Ben and his sponsors predict another good year in 2023. ¢
Young Maungatūroto racing driver Ben Morrison was feted for his stellar rookie season in midget cars, but if anything, his more recent exploits on the track have been even more remarkable. Arapohue Retreat was established after the old Arapohue Bush Camp was purchased in August 2020. In the two years since hard work by community members has made a large“Thedifference.WildSide Charitable Trust is responding to the urgent need in our community for a residential healing and recovery centre,” says retreat spokesperson Janet Curle. “The buildings were very run down and required major work to be carried out before adequate accommodation could be available to fully commence the residential programme.”
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In the past two years, generosity and community spirit have helped restore several buildings at a local bush camp into the core of a retreat assisting people in need.
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A full house and all the eights u by Andy Bryenton Marian Annie Cole was born on the 18th day of the eighth month in the year 1880, and the number eight would have a curious significance throughout her life as a Northern Wairoa pioneer.
Born in Bunnythorpe, near Palmerston North, Marian was part of a farming family. She was known for her excellent singing voice, which graced the local church choir. At the age of 18, she met her future husband, Herbert, who was born in Eighty Eight Valley Road, Wakefield, Nelson. They were married on March 28 1900. When Marion lost her voice due to respiratory illness, her doctor suggested that a move to the milder climes of Nelson would help. She and Herbert lived in Richmond for eight years, raising six children, to bring the total of Cole family members to eight. Then came the move to Tatarariki on the Northern Wairoa, where Marian pitched herself into the hard work of establishing a farm. The date of possession was May 28 1915. Colloquially, it was ‘number eight wire’ thinking which kept the farm going in those early years. Marian still found time to teach Sunday school and grew most of the family’s vegetables for the table. Marian’s eighth child was born on the eighth hour of November 8 1922 and joined a family that was slowly making headway with their farmland. Hard work led to prosperity, and Marian was known to be very charitable to those in need of food.Marion passed on in her 80s, following eight weeks in hospital after an unfortunate fall. Returning from her funeral, which was well attended by wellwishers from around the district, her eldest son stopped at Te Hana to buy apples. Knowing his mum’s connection to the number eight, he was surprised to see that his odometer read exactly 88,888 miles.
¢ p Marian Cole was a hard-working early settler of the west Kaipara who shared her garden produce, wonderful singing voice and unshakeable faith with her neighbours
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The trust’s deputy chair, Sheena McKenzie, says that the overwhelming support for the status quo shown by the five-yearly review is a vote of confidence.“Earlierthis year, we held public meetings in Dargaville, Mangawhai and Whangārei, plus a Zoom meeting to give people a chance to have their say,” says Sheena. “It is very clear that people are really happy with the current ownership model and performance of Northpower as all submitters were in favour of retaining Northpower Ltd shares in the trust.” ¢ p Northpower’s Sheena McKenzie and Erc Angelo are pleased to note that confidence in the customershareholder model is strong
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Keeping power in local hands u by Andy Bryenton The governance of some Northland amenities is under debate, but the Kaipara and Whangārei power network, controlled by Northpower, has been affirmed local by a recent ownership review. With changes to the governance of many local infrastructure assets coming down from parliament, affecting wastewater, drinking water, resource consents, emergency response and perhaps even civic governance itself, one pillar of Kaipara amenities is staying proudly local.
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Northpower is a trust which holds shares on behalf of all electricity consumers connected to its network. That means real community ownership, but periodically the governance of the trust is obliged to check in with its shareholders about how to face the future. This year that means a comprehensive ownership review, with more than 160 submissions received from shareholder-customers across Kaipara and Whangārei. “As a result of the 2022 Northpower ownership review process, all trustees have unanimously agreed to retain the ownership of the shares of Northpower Limited in the Northpower Electric Power Trust,” says NEPT chairman Erc Angelo. “The trustees of the Northpower Trust must carry out a consultation process with Northpower consumers to determine if the current trust ownership structure is what consumers want, or if consumers would prefer a change.”
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Brave legacy of rural firefighters u by Andy Bryenton Rural firefighting in New Zealand has a long history, from the informal bucket brigades set up to protect logging camps and small settlements to the establishment of the volunteer brigades that still defend small regional towns. Firefighting got off to a rocky start in the countryside, with many parliamentarians of the 1880s stating that volunteer firefighters were in the same category as volunteer sportspeople. There was no need to fund their activities at all. Even worse, fire insurance companies actively lobbied against providing passionate local volunteers with equipment or even uniforms, for reasons so venal and callous that today they would see the companies voicing them wiped from the stock market. ‘We do not want you to interfere with us or to put out fires. We would rather have a fire or two, so as to induce people to insure,’ said a statement by fire insurance firms to the 1882 government inquiry into a national Fire Brigades bill. ‘We object to you meddling with us in what is purely a matter of contract. If people want to insure, we will do it for them; but we do not want you to force us to pay money in order to save people who are not Thankfully,provident.’these Scrooge-like lobbyists were defeated by public opinion, and rural fire departments began to get the recognition they deserved. In Northland, this meant the formation of brigades not just to protect towns and residences but also the vast and costly stands of native timber, which were seen primarily as a financial asset at the time. Large fires in 1913 swayed public opinion. Two of the region’s notable fire brigades, Maungatūroto and Ruawai, were formed in 1953 after the wildfires of 1946 brought the plight of isolated rural towns and farms into clear view. These were the most extensive and devastating fires in New Zealand’s history, made worse due to the lack of manpower, only one year after post-war demobilisation. More than 6,665 hectares of state-owned forests from Waikato to Northland burned and 13,330 hectares of exotic and 4,460 hectares of native commercial forest were incinerated. Limited firefighting resources could not put out the 311 fire fronts. The disaster prompted a legislative change and more support and funding for local brigades.
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Paparoa with its nearby neighbours at the Tinopai fire station, Te Kōpuru covering a vast rural area down to Poutō Point, and their colleagues along the east coast. Progress in gaining new machinery and equipment continues to this day, with the tradition of fire appliances being handed across to smaller rural stations seeing Te Kōpuru receive a ‘new to them’ fire truck just last week. The biggest asset to all our rural brigades through those many years, however, has been the people willing to put community service first and volunteer. ¢
Maungatūroto’s first volunteers gathered in the break room of the Central Ford car dealership and pledged to start their own force for the town. Ruawai’s eight p When fire threatened Waikara Marae earlier this year, the combined force of Kaipara’s rural volunteer brigades averted disaster with a little aerial assistance founding members also stored their kit at the local petrol station. Other brigades were founded through the years and have served their communities bravely.
The Ruawai Volunteer Fire Brigade was established in 1953, with eight original members stepping up to serve the small country town by the shores of the Kaipara Harbour. In those days, funds were tight, but morale was high. There was no firehouse, but the town’s one and only portable pump was kept in a special shed at firefighter Gordon Murray’s Shell petrol station. Mr Murray became a local legend during his 31-year stint with the fire brigade. It was during his tenure that the Smith Memorial Trophy came into being. The Smith family of Matakohe donated the trophy out of gratitude for the service of their local rural firefighters. It was intended to promote friendly competition between the brigades who often worked together to quell rural blazes in the area; Dargaville and Ruawai.
Ruawai hosts firefighting challenge u by Andy Bryenton
“The contest started as pump runs; a test of firefighters’ skills with their equipment,” says Dargaville firefighter Jason“NowCampbell.it’sa series of games and challenges, which mix up those classic games with other challenges, that can vary from firefighting specific tests to pool and darts. It’s all about the banter, the bragging rights and the comradeship between two brigades who often help each other out.”
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The competition is well anticipated, and while there’s a lot of pride on the line, both brigades have notched up a fairly even record of wins and losses during the 50 years the Smith Memorial Trophy has been in play. The hosting brigade switches year by year, with part of the challenge being the host’s obligation to provide a feast worthy of a group of famishedTraditionally,firefighters.thetrophy is contested in midwinter, which has seen some muddy p Firefighters from Ruawai and Dargaville meet each year to test their skills and vie for the Smith Memorial Trophy, a 50-year tradition of friendly rivalry and wet outdoor challenges during the years. As times have changed, so too has the nature of the competition. Today, there’s a women’s trophy too, representing the large contribution women make to volunteer firefighting, a tradition going back to the 1940s when women firefighters protected the home front during wartime. The Smith Memorial Trophy get-together is also a chance to catch up with long-standing brigade volunteers and those who may have hung up their gumboots for active service but still form a big part of firefighting volunteer life. Ruawai’s chief fire officer Gordon Murray was certainly a familiar face at events even after his retirement at the then-mandatory age of 65, back in 1984. Firefighter Jim Vallance was there for the first trophy showdown in 1972 and was part of the Dargaville team who lifted the silverware this year, too. If you have ever thought about lending a hand with your local volunteer fire crew, now is the time to get involved, as recruits are needed now. ¢
For the past five decades, there’s been a friendly rivalry between Ruawai’s volunteer firefighters and their colleagues out of Dargaville, based on a trophy donated by a grateful local family.
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Instead, speeds around school, marae and other public places were dropped, and dangerous corners were reduced to 60km/h. With authority to set speed limits now ceded entirely to an outside agency, it’s possible that such plans in future may not benefit from public scrutiny, transparency and oversight of the kind which reversed the 80km/h blanket drop across Northland. ¢
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 16 2022 19 For further Johninfo@dargavillearts.co.nzinformation0275258189 Muddy Waters Gallery 43 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville Next to the Anzac Theatre • 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS EACH MONTH • NEXT IS 25th AUGUST AT 11AM–3PM • BRING YOUR LUNCH — HAVE A COFFEE • CASUAL CRAFT PROJECTS ON THE TABLE OR BRING YOUR OWN TO WORK ON • COME HAVE A CHAT & HAVE SOME FUN CRAFT & ART DROP IN SESSIONS Arts ACOUSTIC MUSIC GROUP CONCERTS RETURN Promoted and sponsored by the Performing Arts section of the Dargaville Arts Association. Dargaville Acoustic Music BLACKBOARD CONCERT September 1st, 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 CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS TIDE CHART MANGAWHAI HEADS Dargaville High +1:50 Low +3:10 Ruawai High +1:16 Low +0:57 Kellys Bay High +0:10 Low +0:06 Tinopai High +0:17 Low +0:21 Pahi High +0:44 Low +0:30
FRI 19 12:37am (2.5m) 6:38am (0.6m) 12:59pm (2.4m) 7:03pm (0.8m)
THU 18 2:31am (3.1m) 8:44am (0.7m) 2:56pm (2.9m) 9:02pm (0.9m)
TUE 23 4:07am (2.2m) 10:17am (0.9m) 4:47pm (2.2m) 10:52pm (1.0m)
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 021 153 5674. 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 09 439 1628 for further info.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training. 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 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.
Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Wednesdays 5.30–7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow St through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club 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. 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 DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each months 12.30–2pm OR attend our monthly meetings on the 4th Sunday of the month from 2pm–4pm. 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. RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344. SeniorNet Dargaville — Drop-in every Tuesday 10am–2pm (except school holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Rd. Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details. Vaccine Passport required. Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.
SUN 21 5:04am (2.6m) 11:18am (1.1m) 5:50pm (2.6m)
SeptemberGriefandLoss: A community conversation — Tuesday 6th September 1pm–4pm presented by Hospice Kaipara. To be held at the Baylys Beach Community Centre. RSVP Hospice Kaipara 09 439 3330 opt 4, Lisa at office@hospicekaipara.org.nz or Lorraine at support@hospicekaipara.org.nz. Please register your interest to attend by 2nd September 2022. Fun Quiz Night – St Peters Anglican Church Fundraiser — Saturday 10th September. Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start. Venue Te Kopuru Southern Rugby Club. $10 per person. Light supper provided and bar facilities available. Contact Viv Biddles 09 439 1587 or Kaye Welch 09 439 1504 (after 6pm). Book by 5th September as table numbers limited. MarketsDargaville Twilight Market — Last Friday of each month, 5.30pm–7pm. Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street. Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878. Monthly Market — 1st Saturday each month, 9am–noon, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall). Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 12–4pm. 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 — Every Saturday 12.30pm–3.30pm at Te Kopuru Community Hall. Club/Organisation57Squadron(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.
DAY HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH WED 17 1:49am (3.3m) 8:02am (0.5m) 2:13pm (3.1m) 8:17pm (0.7m)
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FRI 19 3:15am (2.9m) 9:29am (0.9m) 3:44pm (2.8m) 9:52pm (1.0m) SAT 20 4:05am (2.7m) 10:19am (1.0m) 4:41pm (2.7m) 10:51pm (1.1m)
Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm. Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656. 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 — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Phyllis 09 439 6681. Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm–9pm. 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 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 9–4 until Labour Day then 9–5 until Easter. 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.
MON 22 12:02am (1.2m) 6:13am (2.6m) 12:27pm (1.1m) 7:03pm (2.7m)
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DOWN: 2 Author, 3 Irate, 5 Hook, 6 Improve, 7 Knocks, 8 Naive, 9 Viewers, 10 Ogre, 11 Elixir, 12 Tardy, 13 Steward, 14 Textile, 18 Peccadillo, 23 Snide, 24 Lettuce, 26 Uranium, 27 Regatta, 29 Conceal, 30 Dugout, 31 Cheap, 32 Saucer, 34 Yank, 36 Regal, 38 Gulls, 40 Riff, 45 Abhor, 46 Outcome, 47 Boom, 48 Meagre, 49 Alias, 50 Pensive, 52 Unbalanced, 53 Feeling, 54 Etched, 55 Forward, 56 Stile, 57 Fees, 62 Attic, 67 Bellows, 68 Company, 70 Ninepin, 72 Soprano, 73 Switch, 74 Trying, 75 Gazebo, 76 Alter, 78 Epoch, 80 Range, 82 Wren, 83 Flan. 5x5 the missing (6) 80 Explosive device (4) 81 Crossbreeds (7) 82 In utter confusion (5-5) 83 Servitude, bondage (7) 1DOWNMomentarily raise the shoulders (5) 2 Of the East (8) 3 Mixture of rock frag ments and pebbles (6) 4 Shop selling pastries (10) 5 Sign on (5) 6 Lawlessness (7) 7 Pact (6) 8 Oily fruit (5) 10 Competition played in a series of contests (10) 11 Residential districts (7) 12 Open with key (6) 17 Tactful (10) 18 Animal life of a region (5) 21 Apple pastry (7) 23 Insect’s antennae (7) 25 Brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric (6) 26 Browbeat (6) 27 Lyrical (6) 28 Submissive (6) 30 Aplomb (5) 32 Low dam (4) 33 Small branch (4) 34 Counterfeit (4) 40 Tree-lined street (6) 42 Set eyes on (4) 44 Young cat (6) 45 Scandinavian goblin (5) 46 Unlucky (7) 48 Cold dessert with sponge, sherry, custard, cream (6) 49 Obstinate (10) 50 Tree covering (4) 51 Garden latticework (7) 52 Stinging insect (4) 53 Serious, uncheerful (6) 58 Waist sash (10) 59 Over and over (10) 63 Heartless (5) 64 Unchanging intona tion (8) 66 Take the wraps off (7) 67 Pull out (7) 69 Cure (6) 70 Rots (6) 71 Emphasis (6) 73 Body trunk (5) 74 Hot coal (5) 76 Foyer (5)
20 August 16 2022 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER PUZZLE TIME Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. All puzzles © The Puzzle www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nzCompany 289Jumbo crossword
22 August 16 2022 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER FOR SALE CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. E BIKE Avanti discovery 48-622, 29x1 wheels all in good working order. Phone 021 0824 3109. KORG KEYBOARD EK50 entertainer keyboard. Brand new all the bells and whistles, $650. Phone 09 439 4224. SCOOTERS PLYWOOD 19mm H3 Ply $127, 12mm H3 NS $79, 09 438 6565. TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141. WHITE TOYOTA Corolla $1,200 ONO immaculate condition. Phone 09 431 4073. SEPTIC TANK SERVICES EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PLUMBER (SEMI retired) available for small property maintenance jobs... call John 027 494 2919 PET SUPPLIES 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 and Door Services Ltd. FENCING FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus... call Jeff 0274765 458 WANTED TO BUY TOP $$$ for old Tin diecast Toys. Corgi, Matchbox, Dinky, Funho, Hornby, Hotwheels, Marklin, Meccano, Schuco, Straue, Tonka, Tyco ect. Phone Ron 027 535 7214 / 09 439 4829. TREE SERVICES KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no-obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local. 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 TRADE & 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. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510. 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 and Door Services Ltd. STORAGE WE CURRENTLY have containers space available enquiries call Rick 09 439 6037 or 027 207 2932. NURSERIES & PLANTS NEW RELEASE White bottlebrush (Mary) tall white callistemon, ready for hedging, shelter, landscaping, or just a feature plant. From $8 Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556. CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933 Closing date for classified advertising for the August 23 2022 edition is Monday, August 22 2022 ENTERTAINMENT DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA THE ANZAC THEATRE AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER www.anzactheatre.co.nzINFORMATION:09439 8997 Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler Adult $16 Senior (65+) $13.50 Student $13.50 w/ID Child $9.00 Under 3yrs FREE MORNING AFTERNOON AFTERNOON EVENING NIGHT 18/08THU WHETUBRIGHTMARAMA:STAR (E) 5.30PM BENEDICTION (M) 7.30PM 19/08FRI WHERE CRAWDADSTHESING (M) 12.00PM PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (M) 5.30PM BULLET TRAIN (R16) 8.00PM 20/08SAT MINIONS (PG) 1.30PM WHETUBRIGHTMARAMA:STAR (E) 3.30PM WHERE CRAWDADSTHESING (M) 5.30PM BULLET TRAIN (R16) 8.00PM 21/08SUN PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (M) 1.00PM BENEDICTION (M) 3.15PM BULLET TRAIN (R16) 6.00PM 22/08MON CLOSED NEW THIS WEEK: BULLET TRAIN FURTHER SCREENINGS: BENEDICTION, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING, WHETU MARAMA, MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU VERY LAST SCREENING OF: PHANTOM OF THE OPEN, WHINA23/08TUE CLOSED 24/08WED WHETUBRIGHTMARAMA:STAR (E) 12.00PM PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (M) 5.30PM WHINA (PG) 8.00PM WEEK OF 18th August – 24th August ★ FirstLastscreeningscreening ★ ELECTIONS PATURIRIPOLITICIANTOAUTUVOTE KAIPARA MĀORI WARD SEAT www.politicalcandidate.co.nzAuthorizedbyPatuririToautu266MaropiuSettlementRdDargaville LIVESTOCK MATAKOHE SALE FRIDAY 19TH AUGUST 2022 12.30pm Start Further entries welcome 19 x R2Yr Steers 7 x R2Yr Heifers 6 x R1Yr Steers 4 x R1Yr Heifers 8 x RWB Dairy Heifers 8 x Weaner Heifers 8 x Wnr Friesian Bulls 3 x Wiltshire Ram Hoggets Murray Lynch 021 966 501 Don McKenzie 021 754 174 Noel Baker 027 455 5828 Craig Douglas 027 445 1167 Dargaville Bobcat Services Phone or Txt Paul 09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022 Any job big or small. We do them ALL • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer • Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher WORK WANTED WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09 439 2020 Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham TOKATOKA YOUR DONATIONS PROVIDE CRITICAL SUPPORT TO THE NORTHLAND RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE, A CHARITABLE AND WORLD CLASS AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE THAT IS HERE TO HELP LOCALS AND EVERYDAY KIWIS VISITING TE TAI TOKERAU 24/7. DONATE ONLINE 21,000 MISSIONSRESCUE 365 DAYS A YEAR 31 YEARS OPERATIONIN 3 HIGH HELICOPTERSSPEED NEST.ORG.NZ/DONATE/
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 16 2022 23 PUBLIC NOTICES ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 1st September, 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. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook. KAIPARA GREY Power’s next General Meeting will be Friday 19th August. We are very pleased to have Anna Curnow, Kaipara District Council Deputy Mayor as our guest. We meet in the Dargaville Methodist Church Complex. The format is 1pm Association Business. Including Jean Crowther reporting on the Federation AGM 1.30 Anna followed by Michelle’s Corker, Koha, Cuppa. All welcome. CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933 Closing date for classified advertising for the August 23 2022 edition is Monday, August 22 2022 TehealthNeedHEALTHHealthCommunityKaiparaTrustSHUTTLEtransporttoaappointment?ForenquiriesphoneHaOranga4393013 ANNUAL GENERAL HUI Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua Notice is hereby given that the 2022 Annual Hui of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua will be held on: Saturday 19 November 2022 commencing at 10.00 am at Te Hana Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Centre 311 State Highway 1, Te Hana 0974 A zoom option will also be provided AGENDA • Karakia-Mihimihi • Apologies • Confirmation of Minutes - Meeting held 19 February 2022 • Presentation of 2021/2022 Annual Report and Financial Statements • Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua report • Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua Strategic Plan • Presentation of 2022/2023 Annual Plan and Budget • Confirmation of Appointment of Auditors • General Business • Karakia electronicallydocumentsPrintedWhakamutungacopiesoftheabovewillbeavailableattheAnnualGeneralHuiandonTeRūnangaoNgātiWhātuawebsitefollowingthehui-https://www.ngatiwhatua.iwi.nz/IntheeventthatwecannotholdtheAGMkanohikitekanohi,wewillreverttotheonlineZoomformat,aswasdoneforthe2021/2022AGM. PUBLIC NOTICES As more banks require customers to use online banking, we are running a help session to assist people to understand what to do and how to do it safely. All are welcome at 10am Tuesday the 23rd of August Kaipara Community Centre, 38 Hokianga Road, Dargaville Heather: 021 177 7886 | 09 439 4452 Dot: 09 439 1711 Contact us: Hospice Kaipara presents: Grief and Lossa Community Conversation. Date: Tuesday 6th September Venue: Baylys Beach Community Centre 52 Seaview Road. Time: 1pm - 4pm Fee: No Charge Facilitator: Josie Scott mnzac RSVP or any enquiries to: Hospice Kaipara (09) 439 3330 opt 4 Or Lisa: office@hospicekaipara.org.nz Lorraine: support@hospicekaipara.org.nz Please register you interest to attend by 2nd September 2022 Topics will include: • Grief influences and common reactions experienced • Supporting Family and Friends with grief • Self-care • Children’s Grief - ways to help families before and after • Living with Grief through special and significant dates SITUATIONS VACANT We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team. The HCA provides support to our Nurse’s and GP’s with a variety of clinical and administrative tasks • Previous HCA experience preferred • Must be a team player with a can-do attitude. • Excellent communication, and time management skills • You must be eligible to work in NZ Full time position 40 hours per week. Applications close: Tuesday 30th August 2022 Email applications to: dallas@dargavilledocs.co.nz MEDICALDARGAVILLECENTRE Dargaville based. Please email current CV to admin@harrisoncontracting.co.nz or phone (09) 439 4788 TRUCK WANTEDDRIVER • Class 4 License (class 5 an advantage but not essential) • WTR License (an advantage) • Pre-employment drug testing • References required • Physically Requirements:capable DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL KA OTA, KA AKO HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCHES PROGRAMME KITCHEN HAND/CANTEEN ASSISTANT We are looking for an energetic and dynamic person to join our team as Kitchen Hand/Canteen Assistant to work within our school lunch’s programme. Duties include assisting in food handling, cleaning and serving in our school canteen. Position is 9am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only. The successful applicant will be required to complete a police vet. To apply for the position, please drop your CV and Application Letter off at the school office or email it to Applicationsoffice@darghigh.school.nzclose12pm,28thAugust 2022. If you have any queries please call Denise on 021 063 7540. Our college in the beautiful Kaipara region is looking to employ a fixed-term, part-time 0.8 FTTE teacher with strengths in the following learning areas: Hard Materials, The Arts, Māori, and Physical Education. The applicant we seek should be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to quality teaching and learning. A willingness to contribute to the rich, co-curricular life of the school is important. Start date negotiable. Fixed term position ends Friday 9 December 2022. Private rental accommodation is available MondayApplicationson request.close15August2022,at 3 pm. To request an application pack, please contact Tyla O’Sullivan, Principal’s PA via email at pa@ruawaicollege.school.nz.RuawaiCollegePart-timeFixed-term0.8FTTE APPLY TODAY! WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! • 1 Full time sales role available • Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged • Cell phone and computer knowledge are an asset OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz Integrity community media SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT Sunday 21st August 2022 Held at James Buller Centre Trustee Hui, 9am Church, 11am Shared Lunch, 12pm Committee Meeting, 1pm OTUREI COMMITTEEMARAEMEETING Naumai, Haere Mai Support Workers — Dargaville About us tlc4u2 provides homecare services to clients throughout Northland, Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. Identifying appropriate levels of care, offering realistic choices, maintaining or enhancing lifestyles and promoting independence are some of our prime objectives. The Role We are looking for part time, full time and casual Support Workers who are energetic, willing to learn, and have a caring, fun and compassionate nature for the Dargaville area. Hours are variable; however, the ability to work evenings and weekends is important in this work. Duties vary depending on our client’s individual needs, some of the tasks are likely to include assisting with personal cares, meal planning/ preparation, household activities and transporting clients to appointments and outings. Skills and Experience We are looking for people who are energetic, willing to learn, have a caring, fun and compassionate nature and a desire to support people to remain living in their own home. You must have a driver licence and own vehicle and a smartphone is helpful. Experience is an advantage, although we will consider applicants without if you have the right attitude and willing to train. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, outlining why you feel you would be suitable, to recruitment@tlc4u2.co.nz As you will be working with vulnerable people, a police check will be carried out. Applicants should also have the right to work in New Zealand and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 IN MEMORIAM MerleneRANDELL,Glennis Passed away 16th August 2005 Not a day goes by that we don’t remember your beautiful smile and laughter, all the wonderful memories we treasure, and hold dear in our hearts. Forever loved and so dearly missed.
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