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August 20 2013

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Champagne and creativity  by Paul Campbell

Entertainment with a capital ‘E’ is the promise of the organisers of the Paparoa Wearable arts Gala, which takes the stage on Saturday for two performances.

Fishing quota cut ‘disaster’

Public apathy and disinterest over changes to fishing quotas could have a serious long-term impact …

Looking for the king

Matakohe botany enthusiast, Doug Shaw, was visiting The Kauri Museum when he was shown a priceless collection from the archives …

“There’s a choice of the afternoon matinee performance, or the Champagne Gala in the evening,” says WAG’s Lorraine Rowlands. “Both shows are the same and will include a marquee reception, with nibbles, enter tainment and a cash bar. Then the performances begin.” The show will feature weird and wonderful creations that have made the WAG event a magnet since its inception in 2006. Judging and prize giving will follow the evening performance. “Among the entertainers will be the WAG Dance Troupe, under the tutelage of Penny Goodall and they will be introducing the show and three categories, Sci-Fi, Rubbish and Bloomin’ Ridiculous,” Ms Rowland said. “Tickets are selling well and we hope to fill the Paparoa War Memorial Hall and give people a wonderful mid-winter escape. Some

p From left clockwise: Kayla Carter, James Simpson, Ileen Papworth, Essence Paoaga, Bethany Simpson, Summer Babe-Vercoe. Zara Jacobson, Laynie Groom and Paris Rika centre

of the creations are truly remarkable and the number of ‘Headgear’ entries are a real credit to our creative young people. A must-see local event!”

Tickets are still available ranging from $5 for children to $25 per adult, with Gold Card holders at $15. For more details: www.paparoa.org.nz. ¢

One meeting only for rates debate The question of Kaipara rates will come under the spotlight when the Local Government and Environment Committee hears evidence on the Kaipara District Council (Validation of Rates and Other Matters) Bill in Maungaturoto on Monday August 26.

Learning from trees

Students at Kaiwaka School kicked off a long-term environmental project recently when they spent time planting a large assortment of trees …

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The brevity of the hearings has been sharply criticised by two Kaipara ratepayers groups, who say Kaipara rate increases are being given cursory consideration by government.

Ratepayers or groups who have decided that they no longer wish to appear before the committee to speak to their submissions, have been asked to contact the secretariat by return email

or telephone 'as soon as possible', while those individuals wanting to speak are being given just five minutes to do so. continued on page 7 …

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p Senior newsman, Alan Wheatley brings 30 years of media experience to his new role of reporter for the Kaipara Lifestyler. “It is all a bit of an adventure too, discovering the things that make the district tick, and such a great place to be. I love to hear about what’s happening in the community, and people can feel free to contact me on 09 439 6933 or email alanw@nsmm.co.nz.

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Squash fundraiser  Otamatea College student, Michelle Shimanski was nothing if not enterprising as she sold tickets to a Maungaturoto Squash Club fundraiser last Saturday. She staked out Hurndall Street to sell $15 dollar admission tickets to ‘it’s in the Bag’ to take place that night at the Maungaturoto Country Club. “Ticketholders will be asked four questions and if they get them right, they’ll be offered ‘the money or the bag, like the old radio quiz show,” said Michelle. The evening raised $1,490 towards sending a team to the D Grade national squash champs in Tauranga.

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p Some of the children who took part in the Dargaville Library’s school holiday reading programme receive their awards. Back row from left: Damein Van de Weerd-Fischer, Alyssa Ledingham, Faith Lang, Eva Pollard, Bethany Lang, Kayla Shannon, Cooper Hill, Ashley Van der Putte. Middle row from left: Kayla Godfrey, Shanay Lang, Leia Hill, Charli Nash, Tahlia Lang, Sky Hodgson-Toia, Kaiah Hodgson-Toia, Scott Godfrey. Front row from left: Hayley Collett, Brooke Collett, Haydn Van der Putte, Rebeka Low.

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Seven Kaipara citizens honoured

 by Alan Wheatley

All seven nominees in this year’s Kaipara Citizen of the Year Awards have been recognised for outstanding service to their community.

p The Kaipara District Council’s 2013 Citizens of the Year from left: Josie Naysmith, KDC Chair John Robertson, Jacoba Puharich, Vern Stevens, Jo Yuretich, Judith Langmuir, Sandra Grayson, KDC commissioner Colin Dale and Neville Collins

They were honoured at a ceremony at The Lighthouse conducted by the chair of the Kaipara District Council commissioners, John Robertson and fellow commissioner Colin Dale. Each nominee received a special commemorative lapel pin and a framed certificate plus flowers and a native plant gift at the presentation. The event is now in its 13th year, and Mr Robertson said he was ‘humbled by the achievements’ of those honoured and said the list of service and achievements among the winners was impressive. Neville Collins’ 18 years of community involvement spans working with the Citizens Advice Bureau, the Dargaville Little Theatre, the Dargaville Scouts where he has been treasurer for more than six years, as well as years of work

for numerous other organisations were also recognised. Jacoba Puharich was recognised for her many years work as a social worker with Northland Health, The Dargaville Community Cinema Charitable Trust, Kaipara Abuse Prevention, the Northern Wairoa Patient Advocacy Group, the National Council of Women, and many other local organisations and clubs. Many years of working with sports groups and young people saw Vern Stevens called to accept an award. Vern has coached local rugby, netball and swimming teams, was treasurer of the Southern Rugby Club and President of the Northern Athletic Club, Northern Wairoa Primary School Sports and Dargaville Swimming Club and has been

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involved with the Kauri Coast Community Pool since 2005. Jo Yuretich was awarded for her nonstop involvement with the Mangawhai community, through the local Plunket Society, the playgroup and kindergarten, where her fundraising has seen a boost in educational toys and equipment. Along with this Jo is involved with the Mangawhai Domain Committee, and is president of the Friends of Mangawhai Beach School organising numerous fundraising events. Another Mangawhai resident recognised for her tireless youth service was Sandra Grayson. Along with her own five children, Sandra has provided foster care for several young people, is involved with the volunteer fire brigade and was instrumental in the formation of the Mangawhai Army Cadet Unit, which currently has 54 young members under her command. The highly successful cadet unit has been acknowledged by local parents, the Hakaru RSA and NZ Police. Making up a Mangawhai trio was Judith

Langmuir who has spent many years as volunteer librarian for the Mangawhai library, committing many hours of her experience. The gathering heard how Judith is responsible for selection, purchase and bar-coding of all books, is in charge of work rosters, helps with administration and also promotes new library membership. Josie Naysmith, a dedicated supporter of the local RSPCA, has rescued and cared for many cats and dogs and in the process has promoted companionship for the elderly by matching animals with suitable human friends. She has worked for many years promoting animal welfare at school events, and has been responsible for arranging work experience for local young people while assisting in career guidance. Josie has also coached junior rugby, netball and gymnastics and for 23 years has been involved as a dancer and tutor with the Dargaville Dalmation Club’s Kolo dance group. Another highlight of the afternoon was music provided by the Dargaville Tamburica Orchestra. ¢

Local body nominations Five Kaipara candidates will contest the single available seat on the Northland District Council in the October local body elections. They are Rochelle Butt, William Guest, Jonathan Larsen, Graeme

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16 years and still going strong In the David and Goliath world of today’s radio, Goliath usually holds the winning hand, but in Dargaville, there’s a David alive and well in the shape of Big River FM. For 16 years, in good and sometimes quite bad times, the station has been surviving against big-time commercial odds, quietly serving the community at every level. Unlike the Kaipara’s other low powered FM stations, Big River is a licensed community station, which means it’s under government rules and costs, but has to survive on its own. Station Manager Anaru Tana says they receive almost no external funding and rely totally on advertising revenue and community donations.

Big River also provides valuable on-the-job training for interns from the New Zealand School of Radio in Tauranga and usually has two or three on site, learning the ropes before moving on to full time jobs. Anaru says community radio is the hardest of all radio formats to successfully deliver as it is about community service. “We have to provide something for everyone, so we can’t just concentrate on one type of music or programme. We also interact very closely with our audience at all levels

and this defines who and what we are — community radio. “Some criticise our sound, but that is what a station like ours is about. It’s about a variety, things of interest to the community and by nature, that is not always going to be slick, hyped up ads at 100 miles an hour and just one type of music that only appeals to a narrow group. We try to be a little of all things to all people — our people.” And after 16 years, it has to be said Anaru and the team may just have it right. ¢

p Station manager of Big River FM, Anaru Tana (right) with two of the station’s current broadcasting interns, Rory Naylor (left) and Josh Calvert, both from the NZ School of Radio in Tauranga

Te Koporu School looking very smart The approach and entrance to Te Koporu School has had a whole new look thanks to recently completed gardens and surfacing. Principal Lee Anderson says Dargaville landscaper Greg Newman was contracted for the job and along with new concrete paths and car parks, low maintenance native plant gardens especially designed for the climate and often strong westerly prevailing winds were created. “The old approaches were cracked and broken, quite hazardous and just not attractive at all, so we asked Greg to come up with a design and we are delighted with the finished product.”

Lee says the security fencing now being installed is the final touch to the $60,000 plus project, but adds it is money very well spent as the whole school looks so much smarter and welcoming. Meanwhile — students are working hard towards their end of term stage production, “Haki and the Kumara Vine” which has more than a nod to Jack and the Beanstalk, but with a distinctly local interpretation and promises to be a lot of fun. Produced by Matua Pere, the show will involve the

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p Room 1 students from Te Koporu School show off their new gardens, entrance paths and driveway. From left back row: Zeb, Bianca, Kiriwai and Mathew. Front row from left: Rawhiti, Carleesha, Grace, Manea, Osheanna, Faze, Maori, and Shandida with teacher Mrs Hill

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Fishing quota cut ‘disaster’  by Alan Wheatley

Public apathy and disinterest over changes to fishing quotas could have a serious long-term impact on the Kaipara coast and time is running out. That’s the view of long-time Kaipara identity and harbour warden, Des Subritzky, who says despite placatory comments from politicians, the changes could still happen, and adds that those opposed to it only have until this Friday to make their voices heard. Under the proposed changes, catch limits in snapper fishery one from East Cape to Cape Reinga, could be reduced from nine, to three or four, which Des says will see a massive influx of recreational fishers to the Kaipara, and the impact will be disastrous. “There is no doubt the impact on the Kaipara coast will be immense. More than 90 per cent of all juvenile snapper on the west coast of the north island come out of the Kaipara Harbour and irreparable damage will be done very quickly if these changes go ahead, as fishers will come over here in huge numbers.” Des says what will also happen is that catch limits here will then have to be reduced as a result and that will impact everyone. “And that will happen fairly quickly because the impact of big numbers of fish being taken by ever increasing numbers of recreational fishers will be immediate.” Des has a simple message to anyone who is concerned over the proposals becoming law. “Put in a submission. It doesn’t need to be a huge document, just a few lines will do, but if everyone

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p Northland Taniwha loose forward William Whetton and year 8 student Suliasi Uele eye off the challenge in the pie-eating contest sat Dargaville Intermediate School

William Whetton, Bronson Murray, Mac Sykes, Tane Takulua, Ben Seymour and Daniel Hawkins were welcomed with a rousing haka and then manfully accepted challenges including a spelling bee, times tables tests, spelling words with M&Ms sucked up by a straw, and a pie eating contest. Year 8 student Michaela JenkinsStevenson had Mac Sykes scratching his head in the spelling bee, but the highlight of the programme was the pie eating competition. William Whetton bravely took on popular Year 8 student and hot favourite to win, Suliasi Uele, but was just beaten

when Suliasi managed three and a half pies in the allotted time, beating William by a mouthful! Rugby was the theme of the afternoon as five students will play in the Northern Roller Mills tournament at North Harbour next month. They are Lathan HutchinsonWalters, Matthew Harrison, Romeo Kakara, Ethan Sherwood and George Fanning. The visit by the members of the Northland team was organised by the school’s head of PE, Terri-Anne Takulua, whose husband Tane was among the guests. ¢

Quilters’ fundraiser a big success A huge range of quilts, aprons, art work, novelties and other goods were on sale last week at the Dargaville Quilters biennial sale and raffle, held to raise funds for the Northland rescue helicopter, Dargaville’s volunteer fire brigade, the hospital and the local hospice.

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Looking for the king

Matakohe botany enthusiast, Doug Shaw, was visiting The Kauri Museum when he was shown a priceless collection from the archives — a book of pressed ferns collected over a century ago.

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the king fern was confirmation it once ranged widely over the Kaipara. “But it was a valuable food source for Maori, and then later, it would have been devastated by wild pigs, so it has largely disappeared. I have a theory that it might still survive around the Brynderwyns but it's only a theory. I'd certainly be interested to hear of any.” The king fern still flourishes in some parts of it's range from Taranaki into Northland, and it lives on too in the Kaipara, from Mr Shaw's nursery. ¢

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One meeting only for rates debate “As many of the individual submissions cover very similar points — we encourage you to join with your friends or colleagues to develop a more focused in-depth argument and to avoid simple repetition,” says the clerk of the committee, Charlotte Yeabsley. “Each individual submitter will have five minutes to speak to the committee. Individuals will appear before the committee in groups of three. Please contact the secretariat by email, or at the phone number below, as soon as possible if you wish to be grouped with friends or colleagues who are also appearing before the committee as individuals.” Ms Yeabsley said most organisations that have submitted and wish to appear before the committee will have 10 minutes to speak. “Please note that standing orders provide the committee with the power to exclude from its proceedings any evidence or statement that it considers irrelevant to its proceedings, offensive or possibly defamatory.” The brevity and location of the hearings has been slammed by the chair of the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association, Bruce Rogan, who says “hundreds, if not thousands of ratepayers will not be heard. “It now transpires that the committee will spend one day in the district listening to the public’s views and it will do that only in Maungaturoto.” Deputy chair of the Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association, John

Edwards, said the Kaipara District Council “took a number of years to create the mess. “Thousands of ratepayers have been affected by past mistakes and the current rate increases of 40% and more. Yet the LGEC will allow a few hours to decide our future — one meeting and 100 days to report back to their boss. “It would be at least seen to be fair if there were meetings in Dargaville, Mangawhai and Maungaturoto to allow some of our biggest ratepayers to attend. I guess you can't expect city folk to understand the beginning of spring in the country.” ¢

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Grand get-together for fans of this favourite The Ford Ranger has always been a favourite of rural Kiwis — it’s tough, affordable, designed with our sometimes difficult driving conditions in mind, and its displayed, over time, the ability to fit into nearly any role New Zealand drivers find for it. The sight of the blue oval badge on the front of a farmer’s ute carrying fertiliser or fence posts is just as common as the sight of a Ranger kitted out to carry a builder’s ladders or a plumber’s pipes — or, for that matter, a brace of fishing rods or surfboards. Ranger utes have been a big seller here in Dargaville, thanks in part to the dedication of local dealership Dargaville

Ford. Now Lindsay West and his team are celebrating not just the swag of awards which the Ranger has won (including top honours as New Zealand’s best ute of the year), but the people who work and play with the popular machines. They’re organising a ‘Ranger Reunion’, an event which is the first of its kind, and which has received a positive response from Ford New Zealand as well

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styles in mag wheels. Those who have been looking at new ute options are encouraged to come along to learn all about the Ranger from real drivers and owners, and afterwards the conveniently located Northern Wairoa Hotel is providing a hearty roast dinner for patrons at a special reduced price. Join Lindsay and the Ranger owners of the Kaipara in celebrating this popular and versatile ‘future classic’ on the 13th of September at Dargaville Ford — we’ll see you there! ¢

Bold new lineup confirmed for Ford There are big changes afoot at a global level for automotive giant Ford, with the next phase of their very successful ‘world car’ programme kicking into high gear. For motorists here in New Zealand it does indeed mean the eventual end of production for the venerable Falcon badge, but it also means a wider range of vehicles to come, including some hotly anticipated new arrivals. There has been a lot of talk about the arrival of the Mustang on our shores, not as an American import, but as a staple of Ford dealers’ forecourts. But even more exciting is the announcement of a new, seven seater SUV based on the Ford Ranger platform — an exciting beast indeed, bearing the very Kiwi name of ‘Everest’. With the proven underpinnings of the Ranger and an

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Classics cruising to the Kaipara again The Maungaturoto Hotel is no stranger to old-time nostalgia — the whole building is a Kaipara classic, with a storied past and a new, restored look thanks to its new management. So it’s fitting that this local landmark is the backdrop to the Kaipara’s biggest celebration of classic cars and hotrods, bikes and choppers on the 25th of September — and it’s all for a good cause, too. The town of Maungaturoto will come alive to the rumble of V8s and big motorcycle v-twin engines for the second annual Maungaturoto Hotel car show, but it’s also a chance for the community to look forward to another forthcoming milestone — the 150th anniversary of the town’s founding. A gold coin donation taken up during the course of the day (which begins with breakfast at 7.30am and runs into the night with live music and celebrations) will all go toward making the sesquicentennial a time to remember. As for the car show itself, petrolheads are sure to be treated to a delicious display of chrome and custom paint, wickedly modified hotrods, immaculate original classics, the best of British and European exotics, and of course all those bobbed, chopped and wildly painted bikes and trikes! For the kids there will be a bouncy castle, and for everyone there will be hot food, cold drinks and rockin’ good tunes, along with the chance to power

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through a hot lap or two of Bathurst, thanks to local motorsport enthusiast Ken Subritzky’s life-sized V8 supercar simulator machine. Last year’s show was so mammoth that several of the classics which cruised in had to be accommodated over the street, so this time the Maungaturoto Hotel staff have prepared a whole new area for display, able to accommodate even more classic steel and chrome. If you’re a fan of the classics — from the era of 70s’ muscle, the fins and flare of the 50s, or the wild custom paint of pioneers like Ed ‘Big Daddy’ Roth and Von Dutch, this is the place to be on the 25th. Mark it on your garage calendar and don’t forget to bring your own pimped-out ride to join in the fun! ¢

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The future of motoring arrives in Whangarei It’s a new landmark for Whangarei — one which stands out just as impressively as the recently opened Te Matau a Pohe bridge, or the home of the mighty Taniwha at Toll Stadium.

Pacific Motor Group’s new headquarters forms a major part of the Porowini Ave ‘car zone’, a motoring mecca which rivals Auckland’s Green Lane for its wealth of choice across marques, makes and models. Pacific Motor Group can proudly claim to have been ‘driving Northland for 100 years’, but their new premises are a step into the future, providing a thoroughly modern showcase for the latest in automotive technology. From long-established brands such as Ford and Mazda through to the American

muscle of Dodge and Chrysler and the cutting-edge Italian design of Alfa Romeo and Fiat, the new Porowini Ave ‘mega centre’ is officially Northland’s largest, with a staggering range of models under not one roof but two. As well as those already mentioned, customers can browse the latest offerings from big names like Jeep, Suzuki and Mitsubishi, as well as Suzuki motorcycles. All of this choice is backed up by a great team — both the knowledgeable sales staff and a ‘behind the scenes’ elite service team who are fully qualified

and equipped to keep your new vehicle running at peak efficiency. And while the sheer number of cars, utes, vans and SUVs may seem like a lot to take in, this new site is all about the ability to make comparisons, weigh up options and make the right decision for your new automotive investment. The Pacific Motor Group team invite you to come and take a look at the range on offer; take some time, test drive some favourites and talk to the specialists across their record number of brands.

From the practical popularity of the Mitsubishi Mirage, through the presence and power of the Chrysler 300c SRT 8, to the work of art which is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, you’ll find lots to talk about! In fact, the range of vehicles on show is far too large to list here, or even to snap in a single photograph. The best way to appreciate the scale and scope of Pacific Motor group’s bold new undertaking is to pay them a visit soon, taking in Whangarei’s latest automotive landmark first hand. ¢

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The perfect showcase for a stunning lineup Northland Toyota’s new Porowini Ave address isn’t just a stylish piece of real estate — it’s designed to be the showcase for a lineup which many are calling the Japanese automaker’s strongest ever. The new building is part of Whangarei’s new automotive hub, situated just across the road from the premises of Pacific Motor Group. But in this case having a range of competing marques nearby is a great thing; Porowini Ave is shaping up as a destination for those who want to browse through a wide range of vehicles, and Toyota’s offering is sure to excite a whole lot of interest. A quick look at the range of vehicles on display shows why so much care and attention has gone into making the new Northland Toyota site so light, bright, and welcoming. Highly-polished examples of 2013’s flagship Land Cruiser, 86 and Corolla models gleam under the lights, displayed on an expanse of white tiles which make the space seem ultra-modern. One is almost put in mind of an art gallery — though the works on display here are not only more technical and practical than a Picasso or a Rembrandt, they are also considerably more affordable! With the growth of the Toyota brand, and the ongoing popularity of big-name vehicles such as the Prius hybrid, the RAV4 and the Highlander, the time was right for a move from Northland Toyota’s old premises near the town basin. The new ‘home base’ for Toyota encompasses a spacious yard, full service and workshop facilities, and

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Maverick monsters the Baja 500 A good Samaritan pit-stop to help out crashed fellow racers snatched the gold from Desert Toyz racer Cory Sappington’s grasp, but just finishing the Baja 500 is an achievement. The Baja 500 is regarded as one of the most dangerous, grueling and potentially deadly races in the world — a high-speed thrash through desert, rocks and sand which has claimed many victims in the form of mangled wrecks. The unforgiving terrain is far from asphalt roads, and the power and speed required to win are matched only by the guts and skill of drivers such as the legendary Mickey Thompson who have become Baja legends. This year saw a field of UTV side by side vehicles set off into the desert, but most of this pack suffered catastrophic breakdowns and crashes along the way. Negotiating his way through the hazards to a podium finish, Sappington, racing in a modified Can Am Maverick

1000cc UTV, made second place in his class, narrowly missing the gold due to two punctures, and a stop to offer aid to fellow Maverick drivers of the Murray Racing / Del Amo Motorsport team. For a while there the Murray / Del Amo machine had enjoyed a commanding 30 minute lead, but a high-speed crash on a tricky ravine section put them out of contention, and indeed out of the race entirely. Cory had to use ingenuity during the race, repairing his own fuel pump cooling system and heat deflector on the fly to finish. But many, many hot and dry miles later he claimed a podium finish, beating strong competition which included the Monster Energy team’s own Can-Am Maverick 1000, as well as numerous p With minimal modifications from stock, Cory Sappington’s Maverick 1000 scored a podium finish in this year’s demanding Baja 500 desert race — beating opponents across many vehicle classes

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Students at Kaiwaka School kicked off a long-term environmental project recently when they spent time planting a large assortment of trees, shrubs and other plants around the school grounds.

Especially well remembered in Dargaville and Ruawai, Senior Constable James John (Jim) Corbett passed away peacefully in Nelson on the 12th August.

The tree and plants were donated by the Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust as part of their on-going Cultural Education Trail and Marae Biodiversity Project to involve Kaipara primary and secondary schools. Kaiwaka School Principal Rosemarie Ellis said students really enjoyed digging, planting and nurturing the plants which she said would enhance the school community for many years to come. She added it was a Whanau group project, led by Whaea Mina Paikea and Matua Luke Connelly. “Some of the p Kaiwaka School students Teina, Max, Gareth and Breez get amongst the planting at the recent beautification and learning day students have parents and grandparents that planted trees when delighted to be involved with Kaiwaka School and they were very young and at the school, and said he really enjoyed sharing in the students’ fun so students now want to be able to say that and learning. they planted this tree or that shrub when they “We also want to involve students at all levels are grown up. It will be a long term learning but in biodiversity management and awareness, very rewarding experience.” especially around Marae and cultural heritage Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust Cultural sites waterways and catchment areas, and so our Education Trail and Marae Biodiversity Project programme is a wide learning experience with long Leader, Mikaera Miru said the Trust was term benefits.” ¢

He was aged 87 years. Jim was born at Turua near Thames but was brought up on a farm in Kio Kio in the King Country, a few kilometres out of Otorohanga. Newly weds Jim and Alice Corbett were sent to Dargaville in 1952 where it was a time of only a few police cars and the town was usually patrolled on foot. The couple stayed on to live in Northland for more than twenty-five years From Dargaville they shifted thirty kilometres south in 1960 to the sole charge Ruawai station and became part of that community for nine years. Their son, Jack (Chris) Corbett, recalls that when not catching criminals, “Dad was a keen fisherman and spent time, often with Dargaville Hospital Superintendent Dr. Bill Crisp and Tikinui man Tony Erceg, catching snapper down at Pouto on the Kaipara Harbour.” It was Jim Corbett who discovered the bodies in a vineyard cottage after a triple murder at Toka Toka in 1965. From Ruawai, Constable Corbett transferred to Kaikohe Station to spend a further nine years before being posted to Auckland, from where he retired in 1985. Of their family of four boys and a daughter, all were born in Te Kopuru except the youngest son born in Paparoa. Since retirement Jim and Alice have lived variously in Kaikohe, Orewa and Auckland, shifting to Nelson four years ago. A private funeral service was held last Thursday in Nelson. ¢

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• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

Phone Craig 021 440 634 09 439 6465

No jobRing tooAndrew small

Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750

C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

LocaL D e aLe r s f o r :

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

Floor Sanding Locally owned and operated - Quality workmanship guaranteed

• Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

• Prepwork

• Polyurethane Finishes • Oil Finishes • Concrete Grinding and Polishing

NZQA Qualified with National Certificate. Approved Member Floor NZ

grEg BroWniE

09 439 7564 027 439 7565

CERTUS Financial Group Stuart Sterling 021 985 108 09 439 8651 09 439 6500 09 439 7425 stuart_sterling@amp.co.nz Representing

and other leading companies

Normanby St, Dargaville Craftsmen, Plumbers, Drainlayers Sheetmetal, AND Roofing Contractors

Phone 09 439 7270 We Service The Kaipara District

Les Sweeney Builders • New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions

Les Ph: 0274 972 929 A/H: 09 439 7524 ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS WRIGHT DESIGN

QFE Adviser

Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

Comber & Seymour ltd

QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345

40+ years experience • All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0 Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

Ask Brian for your discount 360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573 office 09 423 8092 or 09 431 2544 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz www.wrightdesign.co.nz

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 20 - 2013

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 27 August 2013 edition is 10am, Monday 26 August 2013. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

Nurseries & Plants

Public Notices

BRAKE PADS, for all makes & models. Auto One Dargaville, 09 439 8219.

WHOLESALE PRICES for native plants from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. We have a great range of native and coastal tolerant plants available now. Further reductions off wholesale prices for purchases of 50 or more plants, delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm or at other times by prior arrangement. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, Dargaville & Districts, AGM. Thursday 22 August, 2013, 1pm. 37 Hokianga Road. All welcome.

DARGAVILLE YACHT Club. Wanted: More sailors, young & old. Are you 30 or 40 yrs older or younger and want to get into sailing on the Kai Iwi Lakes? If so contact Dave, 09 439 1598. Trevor, 09 439 2051. Graham, 09 434 7441.

CARAVAN 1999, Bailey Ranger 4 Berth. Shower, toilet, gas & 240 hot water, 12v pump. 4 burner gas hob, oven, 3 way fridge, 12v 240 TV/DVD/F-View, deep cell battery plus much more. $18,995 ono. Phone 09 439 8582. SECURE YOUR trailer with a coupling lock, on or off the car. $30, Inders Auto One, 09 439 8219. WESTINGHOUSE FREESTYLE Fridge Freezer, freezer below, good size. Very good condition. Will guarantee for 3 months. $400. Phone Robert 027 423 1166. WHEEL CLAMP your trailer for security. From $99.95. Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219.

Garage Sale AT DALMATION CLUB, 20 Normanby Street, Dargaville. Saturday 31 August, 9am. Donations, phone Lyn, 09 439 8954.

To Let BAYLYS BEACH, 1 bdrm studio, $160 p/wpets ok, N/S. Phone 021 125 6954.

Work Wanted CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY, 77 Gordon St, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4670 or 021 246 6436. Trailer & ute covers, bike seats, boat covers & upholstery, horse covers, furniture recovers, motor homes and much more. SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

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

BADMINTON

Weekly on Tuesday nights Juniors 6–7.30pm, $2/night Seniors (14yrs +) 7.30pm onwards, $3/night Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance) Some racquets available • ALL WELCOME Enquiries 022 013 5879

pahi reserve society

aGM

Will be held at the Pahi Hall 2pm on 15th september 2013 All Welcome!

Maungaturoto MeMorial rSa inc

AGM Sunday 29th September at 2pm in Clubrooms

SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

ROOFING

Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750. CHIMNEY SWEEPING, is your fire safe? Winter is upon us! Have peace of mind. For insurance, have it cleaned, serviced, checked and repaired. Phone John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376 Crawford Solutions. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. PAINTER, WALLPAPERING. Taking orders now for winter. Crawford Solutions. Phone 09 439 5289 A/H or 022 642 1376. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

For repairs or replacements of your roof or spouting, Call us today for a free onsite consultation

 0800 326 123

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

NOTICE OF ELECTION, NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES AND CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors - Trucks - Roofing Iron Batteries, Copper - Brass - Aluminium etc.

for the Northpower Electric Power Trust 2013 election

Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Little River Transport Ltd

Gasfitters

Phone 09 439 4940

Craftsman gas fitters available.

Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

Work with your local licensed dealer

 0800 326 123 Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Animal Accomodation

Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz

Situations Vacant EXPERIENCED EXCAVATOR/OPERATOR required. We are seeking an experienced person with a Class 5 licence and TWR cert, to operate various machinery. We provide good rates of pay. Can be permanent or contract based employment. Ring Mark Cullen 03 347 7377.

NOMINATIONS Each candidate must be nominated on a nomination paper obtainable during normal business hours from Friday, 23 August 2013, from the Northpower Electric Power Trust office (Plus Chartered Accountants Ltd, 134 Bank Street, Whangarei) or by phoning 0800 922 822 to have a nomination paper posted out. Nominations of candidates must be in the hands of the electoral officer or an electoral official at the above address, or received at PO Box 5135, Wellesley Street, Auckland, not later than noon on Friday, 27 September 2013. Nominations must be accompanied by a deposit of $200 GST inclusive (payable by cheque, cash or internet).

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

MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.

Under the Northpower Electric Power Trust Deed of Trust, notice is given that on Saturday, 23 November 2013, the election will be held under the first past the post electoral system by postal and online vote, for seven (7) trustees to the Northpower Electric Power Trust, being: five (5) trustees elected from the Whangarei District Council area; and two (2) trustees elected from the Kaipara District Council area

ELECTORAL ROLL

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

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

The electoral roll for the Trust district is available for public inspection during normal business hours from Friday, 23 August 2013 to Friday, 27 September 2013 at the following locations: 1. Northpower Electric Power Trust office (Plus Chartered Accountants, 134 Bank Street, Whangarei); 2. Whangarei District Council offices, Forum North Building, Rust Avenue, Whangarei; 3. Kaipara District Council offices, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Dated at Whangarei, 20 August 2013 Dale Ofsoske Electoral Officer Northpower Electric Power Trust [Ph 0800 922 822]

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DARGAVILLE

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Thursday 2:30 – 5:30pm | AD Focus Carpark, Kapia St, Dargaville

Eggs Pork Fish Herbs Bacon Fruit & Vegetables Soap Honey Cheese Kumara Crafts Plants Potatoes Preserves Onions Live Music Interested stall holders and buskers please contact: Deb 09 439 8824 or 021 549 427

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August 20 - 2013

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Roper & Jones 28 Mckay crescent

39 Montgomery ave

7 Tui crescent

open Home

neW LiSTinG

4 bedroom home, master with Sunny 3 bedroom home, ensuite. Spacious living, large freshly painted on the inside. rumpus, landscaped in ground New kitchen & carpet. pool. Tandem garage. Handy Single garage. to schools. Sat 24th August 10–10.30am $325,000 Ref 3198 $179,000 Ref 3201 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

43 Montgomery ave

1182 Tinopai Rd – Tinopai

awakino Pt east Road

open Home

neW LiSTinG

SoLe

Premium Location, Top Street… Looking for a good size family home? Solid 1980s’ home that was renovated & extended in 2006 to create a large open plan family area. Master bedroom with ensuite. Internal access garage. $310,000 Ref 3203 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

37a Murdoch street

Brand new 3 double bedroom, Light & sunny 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Open plan home + rumpus. Open plan spacious kitchen, fully insulated living with modern kitchen. with double glazing. Single garage, large section & Sat 24th August 11–12 noon handy to schools. $245,000 Ref 3191 $279,000 Ref 3199 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

On the town boundary, large 3 bedroom home plus a rumpus/ family room. Separate lounge, open plan living area set on approx 2.51ha. Large inground pool & room for the pony. $340,000 Ref HL2075 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

56a The Pines – Paparoa

We put you first

19 cranley street

196 Pouto Road

neW LiSTinG

$259,000

Tidy 3 bdrm home on 6317m2 Low maintenance 3 bedroom of land. Open plan living with home plus office. Modern new bathroom. Large double kitchen, bathroom & polished garage plus workshop. Close floors. Great central location, to town. views over town. Ref HL2060 $229,000 Ref 3206 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

102 west coast Road

43 Mariner drive

neW LiSTinG

$430,000

Modern 3 bdrm home/bach, 3 bedroom home on 3 acres. located at Glinks Gully. 2nd Open plan kitchen/dining plus lounge upstairs with balcony. a separate lounge & family Private backyard plus a smoke room. 10 minutes to beach house & single garage. & town. Ref 3154 $199,000 Ref HL2074 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

The funky fish – Baylys Beach icon

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36ha farm, easy contour, great water supply, spacious house & garaging, water views, large assortment of outbuildings, very good fert history, handy on tarseal to Matakohe saleyards, close by for fishing at Tinopai. $750,000 +GST (if Any) Ref 1456 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

Cottage and bush retreat tucked away on quiet no-exit road a minute off SH12, few mins to village. Easy care, polished timber flooring fruit trees, beautiful native bush.

The restaurant seats 40 patrons inside with a further 30 outside. Separate accommodation consists of an open plan bedroom/ lounge, separate toilet and shower. Includes all land and buildings.

$235,000 Ref 1455 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

$550,000 +GST if Any Ref B334 John Powell 021 439 555

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

roperandjones.co.nz

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Jones Road

Amazing rural views… 80ha property, mostly bush with a small amount of grazing. Plantings of kauri and redwoods in recent years. $260,000 +GST Ref 1321 sheila Boon 027 498 5651

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224B Petley Road

2.8237ha with 3 bdrm home + office, dble garage, carport, water views, half round barn. Gentle contour located near the end of the peninsular. $385,000 Ref 1424

12 ash Grove

3 bdrm home with ensuite, open plan living. Lounge opens onto large deck. Dble garage with workshop. Fully fenced & landscaped. Walk to the shops. $289,000 Ref 1430 GaRy MoRRis 021 902 087

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137 Griffin Road

Starter lifestyle, 1.6ha (approx). 3 bdrm cottage, needs TLC. Sheds & grazing. Minutes to Maungauroto Township. $279,000 Ref 1433

Introducing our new Manager for Landlord Services, ‘Dianne Breeze’. In this full time role she is focussed on providing the very BEST service to this part of our business. dianne BReeZe 09 439 7295

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

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