Kaipara Lifestyler, August 22nd 2023

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High honour for local grower

u by Andy Bryenton

Andre de Bruin has been honoured with a prestigious award this month as the leadership of New Zealand’s horticultural industry met in Christchurch.

The Kaipara farmer and long-time horticultural advocate was recognised for his exemplary record of service to horticulture in New Zealand, including high office in Horticulture New Zealand and affiliated industry bodies. The conference of life membership is one of the highest honours HortNZ bestows. For Andre, this completes a trifecta; he is also a life member of the Northern Wairoa Vegetable Growers’ Association and Vegetables New Zealand.

Food bank fights poverty

“Andre has been involved in vegetable industry governance for more than 25 years at both regional and national levels. Andre’s work over this time has had a massive impact on the kūmara and wider vegetable industry. Andre has a strong philosophy of making sure the next generation of growers and industry leaders are successful through mentorship,” said HortNz chair Barry O’Neil in his presentation.

That massive impact came from hard work. A list of Andre’s milestone achievements includes 26 years on the Northern Wairoa Vegetable Growers’ Association committee and 13 as president, tireless promotion of Kaipara’s iconic kūmara crop, registering new methods to combat insect and fungus pests, and representation of the kūmara industry to institutions as varied as the Waitangi Tribunal and Louisiana State University in the US. There are more, too, spanning research, training and promotion.

‘Mentoring and advising others has been an ongoing part of his career,’

reads the application to HortNZ for this award, and his continued work alongside Kaipara’s horticulturalists is a testament to the truth of this. Andre’s commitment to educating others spans the KidsCan Cook programme, which promotes healthy eating by getting young future chefs into the kitchen and leading young growers’ trips to Australia to forge international bonds between farmers.

HortNZ is the advocacy, support and networking organisation standing behind the nationwide horticultural industry,

p Andre de Bruin has been granted life membership by the leadership of Horticulture New Zealand calculated to be worth $7 billion each year to the Kiwi economy. The organisation was born out of the combination of previous vegetable growers’ federation VegFed and the Fruitgrowers’ Federation; on the same night that Andre de Bruin received his lifetime membership, founder of HortNZ Max Lilly was awarded horticulture’s Bledisloe Cup of the same name as the famed rugby trophy, for his role in establishing the group of which Andre is now an honoured life member. ¢

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p Locals gathered for the Paparoa Lions Club’s Daffodil Day Quiz Night recently. The event was successful, with the night raising more than $900 for the Cancer Society New Zealand. Members from Rotary Maungatūroto came to help with the quiz. The supreme winners of the quiz were The Exes, who were awarded with chocolates.

We will be welcoming back Shane Jones from NZ First to raise funds towards the Dargaville Vintage Machinery Club.

When: September 6th, 2023 at 6pm

Where: Northern Wairoa Golf Club

Address: 819 Baylys Coast Road, Baylys Beach, Dargaville Grab your tickets online for a fully catered dinner and after-dinner speaking engagement - $50 per head. Go to linimentclub.org.nz to book in for an entertaining evening supporting your local heritage machinery club.

Gardens of Beauty

A grateful rescue

 This is Woody, a very lucky native kūkupa or wood pigeon. He was discovered as a juvenile, blown from his nest in the Tangihua Forest by conservation project volunteers. After a 10-day recovery at Whangārei Bird Rescue Centre, Tangihua Lions Lodge trust chair Gerald Mannion says the bird was released and has returned to good spirits. He said the kūkupa didn’t fly away when released but roosted on his daughter Rachel’s hand for a while before heading for the trees. He’s been seen around the lodge environs ever since.

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p Maungatūroto Country Club members and invited guests enjoyed their Midwinter Christmas Dinner last Saturday night with traditional seasonal meals and other culinary delights.“It was a great night,” says chef Jane Warrington. “I took charge of the kitchen at the club at the beginning of the year and do

cooking twice a week, and

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New marine reserves on east coast Landfill fight seeks funding help

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by Andy Bryenton

Sweeping new protective powers and newly delineated zones to protect underwater life are proposed in Te Moananui ā Toi, the greater Hauraki Gulf.

Of the 11 new High Protection Areas and five Seafloor Protection Areas set up by the new Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill, three of the biggest are situated off the Mangawhai-Te Ārai coast. These include vast tracts of ocean and seabed off Little Barrier and the Mokohinau Islands and a large expansion of the Cape Rodney marine reserve, which abuts Pakiri.

“We have had significant contributions from those that care deeply about the gulf with more than 7,500 submissions on the marine protection proposals at the end of last year, and received over 10,000 submissions on the Hauraki Gulf Fisheries Plan,” said Northland MP WillowJean Prime. “We’ve heard the community call for marine protection. Sustained action now is critical.”

Of particular concern is the state of the seabed in the gulf, which has led to the establishment of large Seafloor Protection Areas, the most significant of which surround the Mokohinau Islands and Kawau. In these areas, the bill aims to ‘preserve sensitive seafloor habitats by prohibiting activities which harm the seafloor’.

However, despite the Department of Conservation stating in March this year, its ministry has ‘significant concerns about the impact of sand extraction on the coastal environment of this embayment, which is vital habitat for the critically endangered fairy tern’, a seabed protection area has not been included for the Mangawhai-Te Ārai coast, shown to be damaged by extensive sand mining. ¢

u by Paul Campbell

The Fight the Tip movement, which spearheaded the protest against a planned landfill for Auckland’s rubbish in the Dome Valley, is looking for ways to ensure ongoing legal costs can be met with a suggestion box approach for fundraising ideas.

The Environment Court is currently reviewing evidence from a year-long consideration of the appeal against the Waste Management landfill that in 2021 was granted consent by Auckland Council-appointed hearing commissioners in a split decision.

“We are now in a fifth year of tip opposition with iwi, Forest and Bird, DOC and other groups who joined our cause all awaiting the court’s decision which is hoped for in the next few months,” said FTT executive member Sue Crockett.

“We had hoped for a final grant from the Ministry for the Environment towards our legal costs, but that has not been forthcoming at this stage. To date, we have received very generous donations from the community and some funding from the ministry, which has made it possible to bring the fight to this point. We just need a little more to complete this part of the fight.

“So we are open to ideas on how best to contribute to our costs in the bid to stop hundreds of trucks moving through from Auckland on to a section

of SH1 that has proved to be fragile at best. Cyclone Gabrielle saw flooding and slips on both SH1 Dome Valley and SH16, with a massive amount of silt draining into the Kaipara Harbour. A landfill in such a fragile area must not be allowed to pollute our backyard.”

FTT has invited funding activity suggestions at its Facebook page Fight the Tip: Tiaki te Whenua. ¢

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p Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime is also responsible for conservation matters and is passionate about preserving the maritime environment

p Sue Crockett, FTT executive member

Motivating young dream chasers

u by Amy Fifita

Comic artist Michel Mulipola spent the afternoon inspiring Dargaville children to follow their passions by sharing his story with them.

A heart led by experience

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by Amy Fifita

Jessica Brennan is looking for local people to rally together to assist with making the second Gumboot Friday Sossie Slammer event possible.

“I have been in Kaipara, on and off, for 20 years,” says Jessica. “At 15 years old, I left school and lived rough for a couple of years before meeting a racehorse trainer named Heather in Manukau. She set the path to help me by teaching me how to ride and sort myself out because I was in a dark place.”

Jessica says that counselling wasn’t as accessible during her childhood and that Heather made a positive difference in her life, which she passed on.

“I started my riding school to do the same thing. People were struggling, and I supported them, turning our school into a community space.

“I am a Samoan who was born and raised in Māngere, where I still live in my family home,” Michel said.

Michel is doing a Writers in Schools (WIS) tour and has done talks in Dargaville and Whangārei.

“By sharing my experiences, I hope to inspire children to chase their dreams and tell them that what seems impossible can be possible. There is significance in doing what you love. Fame and money don’t matter and can be a byproduct of that, but it is important to follow your passions.”

In addition to WIS, Michel does Duffy Book and Storylines NZ tours and has

travelled from Kerikeri to Invercargill, sharing his story doing them.

“I have been doing this for a long time, and on occasion, people recognise me from a school visit. It is interesting having those interactions and nice to know that I have made an impression on them, even years later.”

It is not Michel’s first visit to Kaipara, and he has many fond memories of travelling to the district.

“One memorable moment was wrestling at Dargaville High School. I also like the pirate ship playground at the Dargaville gardens, and on this trip, I visited the Rainbow Warrior masts.” ¢

“Children need counselling, and this initiative supports everybody who needs it. Having that support and feeling that someone cares makes all the difference.”

If you are interested in organising, brainstorming or sponsoring the event, contact Jessica at facebook.com/ Heatleyroadridingcentre. The riding school is no longer operating.

“The event is a time to get to know your neighbours. If your children feel comfortable telling them about a situation that they don’t want to share within their family unit, that would make all the difference in getting some help.

“After living overseas and travelling to New Zealand I can say that we have a proper country community. I love the Paparoa and Maungatūroto area.” ¢

p Michel Mulipola (back second from left) visited Kaipara to share encouraging words and experiences from his life with children at the Dargaville Public Library

p Toast, from More FM, was master of ceremonies at the first event

p Brian Baker, a local Paparoa musician, entertained people at the inaugural Gumboot Friday Sossie Slammer event

Food bank fights poverty Council report card — Ash Nayyar

u by Andy Bryenton

The Dargaville Food Bank was first set up more than 30 years ago by the local ministers association, but current financial pressures mean that they are asking for help to help others.

Today, a team of volunteers continue this legacy of giving. They rely on donations from churches, the general public and the generous local business community to aid those in need.

“Without this support, we would not survive,” says food bank spokesperson Margaret Bishop. She said the escalating cost of living crisis has stretched many families, even those with full-time employment, beyond the limits of poverty.

“The Dargaville Combined Churches Food Bank is struggling to keep up with food supplies for families in need in and around Dargaville,” says Margaret. “There are now three times more people to help, as cost of living increases, rent and food price hikes make it impossible for some families to get by.”

Many of the referrals to the food bank’s service come from local groups

such as Te Ha Oranga, WINZ, Kaipara Budgeting, the Dargaville Medical Centre, district nurses, Plunket, schools and other organisations across the community.

That has led to two calls for help from these volunteers. The first is to please contact them if you need help. If you know someone in need, please visit Food For Families on Facebook to access assistance from the food bank.

The second is a call to donate to the food bank if you possibly can. Money, food or your time as a volunteer would be very gratefully received and truly benefit the community. ¢

u by Andy Bryenton

The first of a series of candid interviews planned with our local councillors, answering the same key questions.

Have you managed to achieve, or make progress, on your election promises?

Ash noted he had made promises to improve roading, end water restrictions with a better supply, and make Dargaville more than the ‘poor western cousin’ of prosperous Mangawhai. He has become part of the regional transport committee, which he says has ‘shaken up’ parliament with their demands for improvement.

On water supply, he has worked with the KDC toward improving the Opanake Road dam, which is planned to remove summer water restrictions. As part of the newly formed economic development committee, he’s been looking at making it easier to build in Kaipara. Still, Ash notes a need to balance smart infrastructure planning with housing needs, ensuring positive growth east and west with the amenities to back it up.

What have been the obstacles to achieving change?

“The things which frustrate me are centred on bureaucracy. Many local issues are the ‘illegitimate children’ of central government policies; we are

passed the cost of things like SNAs and Three Waters but rarely get the funding,” says Ash.

He said the funding process for projects is flawed in that the primary tool of councillors is long-term planning, which cannot react to current needs. Additionally, he sees the Provincial Growth Fund as a ‘poisoned chalice’, forcing the council to pay to complete projects which could not be completed with the money initially granted.

How do you plan to deliver good value for your constituents in council?

Ash says he will continue to speak out against expensive consultants, needless bureaucracy, and a focus on ideological debate rather than real practical work.

“I have realised that governance here is too often about ideas and ideals rather than reality. There is a willingness to do things, but we often hear from staff, ‘we would love to, but it can’t be done’. I come from a background where I look for solutions.” Ash says with Wellington driving so many of the problems that vex local governance he may seriously consider running for parliament to stop them at their source. ¢

p Margaret Bishop and a team of dedicated volunteers appeal for local help to keep Dargaville’s food bank stocked with goods

Unwavering support for burns service A beacon for mobility services

u by Andy Bryenton

First National Real Estate Roper & Jones is celebrating an 11-year legacy of support for the National Burn Service.

Each year, hundreds of children and adults are admitted to New Zealand’s hospitals with burn-related injuries. It prompted coowners of First National Real Estate Roper & Jones, John and Jill Powell, to support the medical team who help them. It’s a mission which grew into a nationwide effort and has now seen more than $250,000 donated.

“Fire can rob you of much more than your home,” says Jill. “There are long-term impacts on selfesteem, trauma that affects individuals and families, and far-reaching impacts for our communities. That’s why John and I felt it was so important that we as agents should do something to better prepare our customers and their homes, and support the frontline medical staff who respond to burns emergencies.”

As a former network chairman, John Powell set about discussions with First National Real Estate’s forty-strong office network across New Zealand to found a relationship with the National Burn Service.

That led to the network’s major sponsorship of the National Burn Service and the development of a First National Real Estate Home Safe Kit that could be contributed to local community fundraisers and people buying homes from First National Real Estate agencies.

“Our sponsorship of New Zealand’s National Burn Service underpins the seamless delivery of the country’s burn care services at Middlemore Hospital, Waikato Hospital, Hutt Hospital in Wellington and Christchurch Hospital,” Jill said. “The legacy of support for the National Burns Service is something John was very proud of.” ¢

u by Amy Fifita

Kaipara local Donna Scheepers is doing her first year of walking for Pawgust, a Blind Low Vision NZ fundraiser for Guide Dogs Australia and New Zealand.

“My guide dog, Bonnie, has been with me since the beginning of February,” says Donna. “I have been waiting for a dog for four years, and she finally arrived. Bonnie has an amazing temperament and is great with my children. She is a blessing and helps me be independent.

“Many people ask if they can pet her, but the etiquette for working dogs is that she needs to remain calm and focussed. I appreciate it when walkers keep their dogs on a lead when I am walking with Bonnie. I can’t see what is going on and can find it intimidating.”

Donna worked for the BLV Foundation for six years and did tin collections during her time in Auckland.

“From 2007, I worked as an employment consultant there for six years. My clients were job seekers, employed people and students transitioning to university. Some clients used a long cane, and others had a

guide dog for mobility. That introduced me to the idea of having a guide dog as a companion and for mobility support.”

The fundraiser is an online sponsorship. To donate to Donna’s page visit pawgust. com.au/fundraisers/donnascheepers/ pawgust.

“Raising and training one guide dog costs approximately $50,000. I walk with Bonnie and educate people about guide dog training, upload how many kilometres I do each week and photographs of us.” ¢

p Doctors, nurses and medical specialists of the National Burn Service express their thanks to First National, as an initiative begun in Dargaville to help them celebrate 11 years of giving

p Donna Scheepers and Bonnie, her guide dog, with Maungatūroto Primary School students as part of her fundraising efforts; she raised $420 on the day

Locals encouraging prosperity

u by Amy Fifita

Ruawai Promotions and Development Group is inviting the community to a gathering at Ruawai-Tokatoka Memorial Hall on September 23 at 6.30pm to fundraise for its town projects.

“Ruawai is a good community and the people are friendly,” RPDG chairman Bruce Crompton said.

“I have an engineering business here, so I know most of the people here. I moved to Ruawai on February 2, 1976, shortly after I married my wife, Elaine. We brought up our children here and sent them to the local schools, and they have all done well.

Bruce is one of 10 local people who have banded together to promote the town as a clean, tidy and pleasant place to be.

“Everybody in the group wants to see the community prosper. During the last 15 years, we have done a lot of work. We created and are maintaining the fourkilometre walkway along the stopbank, built the gazebo, put up a face board in the town centre and worked with the council with gardens and footpaths.”

The fundraiser will help pay for current projects, such as the newly

Madhatters meet

 The top-of-the-table Madhatters football team is among Northland’s best. The Northern Wairoa Football Club needed to beat them in a tense quarterfinal clash to stay in the running for the Stafford Choat Cup, along with hopes of promotion to the region’s upper league. In a fiercely contested match, the local footballers managed to tuck away a goal against the Madhatters, thanks to Dylan Hines. Three slipped through, knocking the NWFC from the championship. However, there’s pride in their performance this year, says captain Rory Dean. They’ll be back to challenge again.

installed security cameras throughout the town.

“It will be a live auction of donated goods, live entertainment and a continuous supper. Our committee are working incredibly hard to make this work.

“We owe some money on the cameras and spent more than $40,000 on them. Now the police can monitor them New Zealand-wide. Our other project is to replace the existing mural here and possibly expand it.” ¢

p A previous Ruawai Promotions and Development Group event saw locals enjoy a luncheon with sweet and savoury treats

Youthful orators speak up Dargaville ready to tango

u by Andy Bryenton

Grayson Masefield is currently on tour in China, taking his music to the far east, before returning to New Zealand for a series of concerts which will, through a chance local connection, include Dargaville.

The award-winning accordionist is part of a quintet called Aotango, regarded as leading proponents of tango music, the famously provocative and passionate Latin American art form. Their forthcoming tour of New Zealand will take in many major centres, but it’s a relationship with another world-class accordionist which has put the west Kaipara town on the itinerary.

“I have often come up to the Dargaville Museum to play with the North Shore Accordion Orchestra at Kevin Friedrich’s concerts, the last being in May at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church,” says Grayson.

“Our shows highlight each member as world-class artists. We perform as a quintet, as soloists and in other combinations presenting a style of tango and world music that is very appealing to a wide audience base.”

That audience base will include Dargaville, because of Grayson’s connection to the town, forged by his musical friendship with Kevin. While the October 2 engagement will be the

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Hon. Willow-Jean Prime

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SH1 upgrades between Warkworth and Whangārei welcomed

smallest on the tour by population size, Grayson has been impressed by the dedication of the crowds who never fail to pack Kevin Freindrich’s concerts.

The Aotango quintet includes Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) Concertmaster Andrew Beer, NZTrio pianist Somi Kim, APO Principal Bass Gordon Hill and Jazz guitarist Sam Swindells, all very accomplished musicians of international calibre. They will play a selection of upbeat and technical tango compositions spanning a century of the art form, evoking the spirit of the dance halls of Argentina and Brazil at Dargaville’s Methodist Church hall. ¢

MP for Northland Hon. Willow-Jean Prime today welcomed the Government’s decision to prioritise the upgrades to State Highway 1 between Warkworth to Whangārei.

The projects were identified in the draft Government Policy Statement that was released today, which sets out Government investment intentions for priority transport routes across the country.

This includes upgrading three sections of State Highway 1 to build greater resilience into the network –Te Hana to the Brynderwyns, followed by the Warkworth to Wellsford section, and lastly Whangārei to the Brynderwyns.

“We’re focused on making sure we’re investing in the priorities of New Zealanders. To achieve our full potential as a country, we need fast progress on key transport infrastructure that will support our economic growth and improve productivity,” Willow-Jean Prime said.

“Strengthening this corridor will save lives while building greater network resilience. This investment will provide much needed support our growing population, tourism and economic growth in the area.

“It’s preventative approach so these upgrades will help prevent costly closures that arise from poor weather and crashes,” said Willow-Jean Prime. The Government is taking a staged approach and is making $300 million available over the next three years for Te Hana to Brynderwyns section, and $30 million for Warkworth to Wellsford.

“Across the country, 14 critical transport routes have been identified. They are a balanced mix of mass transit public transport and roads, which require work as a priority to reduce congestion, manage emissions, improve safety, grow the economy and open up areas for housing,” said Willow-Jean Prime. Today’s announcement also includes record investment in land transport, which will enable a major boost to road maintenance.

These priorities add to the significant programme of transport projects that the Government is currently progressing work on, which in Northland includes large scale safety improvements to SH1, extension of the North Auckland rail line to Northport, and Otiria to Whangārei rail line upgrades, repairs to the Mangamuka Gorge.

Authorised by Willow-Jean Prime, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

p Dargaville Intermediate School students Myles Shannon and Zach Parkinson are going through to the Northern Wairoa Primary School Speech Competition. Zach’s speech encouraged people to start talking about their thoughts and views. Miles shared his opinions on what teachers, parents and politicians did wrong. “Public speaking is enjoyable,” Myles said. “I have been told that I have a gift for it, just like my great-grandfather, whom I am named after — Myles Earnest.”

p A musical friendship with a local link mean that Dargaville will enjoy a visit from an internationally renowned quintet

Kaitiaki of the Tangihua Ranges

u by Andy Bryenton

Volunteers are being sought to help with a successful pest control programme in the Tangihua Ranges, centred on the Lions Club lodge.

The Midwestern Lions Club built the lodge back in 1988, and it’s managed by a trust, allowing all kinds of groups, from school students to keen hikers, to get out into the Tangihua Ranges. In recent years the lodge has been a focal point for a concerted environmental effort which has greatly benefitted the local native bird population.

“The most important part of the project are the volunteers,” says trust chairman Gerald Mannion.

“Without them, the lodge or the conservation project would not exist. They do a wonderful job. We work hard to ensure our volunteers get what they want out of the day. For some, it is taking a break outdoors, getting in touch with nature. For others, it is getting fit or spending time with friends or family in a lovely place.”

This year’s continuation of the project coincides with Conservation Week. It builds on work which has seen 37 mustelid bait stations and 400 possum and rat bait stations established across more than 14 trap lines. The trust managing the lodge has worked closely with local farmers and

Setting the stage alight

u by Andy Bryenton

Everything is nearly ready to go for the Dargaville Wearable Arts spectacular, and one of the most exciting aspects of the show is the input of art and technology pioneers AwhiWorld.

Dr Maggie Buxton and liveprojection artist Kim Newall have devised a series of evolving, unique visual artworks to help frame the wearable arts talent on display, painting the inside of Dargaville’s arts marquee with light.

“Like a musician changing the tempo and tone of a piece to match the action on stage, I’ll be playing a riff, but with images,” says Kim. “Due to the process being live, I can react to the pace of the show, match what’s happening, and deliver visuals which a pre-programmed light show could not.”

the Northland Regional Council to create the Tangihua Community Pest Control Area, spanning 11,000 hectares of land bordering the lodge and forest.

A recent development, heartening to volunteers, is the discovery of kiwi feathers in the bush near the lodge. This discovery has galvanised the team to continue with their mission of eliminating pest species and ensuring a healthy, thriving natural biome in the Tangihuas.

To pitch in and help, enjoying some lovely scenery and company, visit thelionslodge. co.nz or call Gerald on 027 229 9444. ¢

It’s all about immersiveness, and Kim’s skills have made him a famous figure in the world of music and festivals, where he matches up his visual spectacle with the sounds coming from the stage. He’s been on stage at the APRA awards and used his artistry to play alongside bands and DJs at festivals like Rhythm and Vines, Northern Bass, Splore and the Gathering.

“We’re excited to collaborate with a wide range of artists in Northland, helping to showcase the wealth of talent in our region,” says Dr Buxton,

an arts and technology educator and an innovator.

Kim’s analogue, watercolour and print art will be animated live and blended into stunning visuals to frame the Dargaville Wearable Arts show. Tickets are still available to catch all the action; on sale now via iticket.co.nz, by calling 0508 484 253, or from the offices of the Kaipara Lifestyler at 107 River Road, Dargaville. ¢

p Lions lodge volunteers show off a mountain of bait stations, ready to be placed in the Tangihua Forest for the eradication of pests

p Kim Newall of AhwiWorld blends visual imagery and animation like a DJ does music, creating an atmosphere with light

A father and child adventure

u by Amy Fifita

Give your dad the gift of time and explore local places with a focus on his interests, whether fishing, tramping, hunting or sports.

The great thing about this idea is that it is personalised and a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your dad. Collect a selection of his favourite snacks and drinks to accompany you on your escapades.

For fathers with a fervour for the outdoors, you could plan a camping weekend away at an idyllic and remote location.

If there is a river or stream nearby, you could pack the fishing rods so you can

p Take your dad on an adventure this Father’s Day and enjoy the experiences that he adores with him enjoy the catch of the day for lunch or dinner. Perhaps, he enjoys the beauty and vastness of the sky and fancies himself a bit of an astronomer. All you will need is a telescope and weather-willing a clear night at a spot with minimal or no light pollution. Explore the local hills and mountains with a hiking or biking trip. It is good for your fitness, and you can appreciate New Zealand’s natural charms. Charter a fishing boat and venture to the local harbour or fish off the rocks on his favourite beach.

Aim high and book a scenic flight so he can get a thrill from the engine and a brilliantly stunning scene from the heights. Being town or city-based doesn’t mean that you can’t have an exciting journey through the concrete jungle. For fathers who prefer the urban setting, you could treat them to a day out watching their favourite sports team or a beer tasting. Hit the arcade, embrace his competitive side, or go on a virtual expedition with his favourite video games. Create an imaginative itinerary of fun this Father’s Day. ¢

Practical dads and changing times

u by Andy Bryenton

There’s an old piece of wisdom, handed down from bloke to bloke, that you should never, on pain of death, buy mum an ironing board for Mother’s Day.

This fact is passed down because, in line with Darwin’s theory of survival of the fittest, those who did buy ironing boards for the ladies in their lives didn’t live long enough to pass on anything except perhaps their address to the ambulance. The only medical notes we have on the subject are that it’s possible to find some novel and innovative places to put an ironing board if you are angry and motivated enough.

However, with Father’s Day approaching, the opposite could be said to be true. Practical tools for dad are not viewed as a thinly veiled insinuation that he should get out into the back yard and rediscover the long-lost potting shed. Dads will often take kindly to being handed a nicely wrapped stash of tools and equipment, seeing them as validation of the latent handyman genes, which even the most triple-thumbed clots among us know is hiding in our DNA.

The gift of a chainsaw, a set of topiary pruners or a water blaster is seen, therefore, not as a blatant hint that the

driveway has more mould on it than a very expensive cheese and that the garden looks like Jurassic Park, but that Dad can do anything. Certainly, he will be able to find new reserves of vigour and cunning when it comes to using those new tools to save a call-out to a skilled and quite possibly fitter, younger handyman, who will (horribly) charge him money.

There’s a great excuse to invest in this little bit of domestic chicanery when it comes time to give gifts this year. In the interests of saving the planet just a little, or indeed, of saving time and money mixing fuels and trying to start cold, stubborn motors, a lot of people are now going over to battery power equipment. Bigger, stronger batteries with more hours of charge mean you’ll never again hear the excuse that ‘it just won’t start, so I’m giving up and going down to the pub’.

In earlier years, die-hard petrol heads were dead-set against batteries, but innovations by brands such as Stihl have seen chainsaws with electric power become just as strong and enduring as

their fueled-up counterparts. There’s quite a range, and the other neat trick is that most of these machines are lighter than the old models. You could even convince

dad that he’s discovered some extra muscles, as chores that once left him gasping are dispatched with all the ease of wielding the television remote.

Bigger, brighter and busier than ever

u by by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre has moved to a bigger building, the fourth in a chain of moves and expansions charting an upward trend for the popular Kaipara store.

With a colossal effort in renovation and redecorating, which could be an inspiration to many of their curtain customers, Marion and her team have

repackaged the contents of the Normanby Street store into a fresh new corner location. With twice the space and a huge upstairs workshop for custom curtain crafting, there’s more visibility and more opportunity to teach, mentor, guide and engage with the textile arts and crafts community.

On the sewing side of the store, Marion says that her husband and his helpers have worked wonders alongside the building’s owners, converting a former furniture retail space into a colourful and engaging realm of fabrics, wools, crafty tools and thoroughly modern sewing machines. With more shelf space, it’s easier to see the range of designs, colours and patterns fueling creative endeavours.

There’s also more space for those who wish to learn new skills or band together with like-minded textile artists to have fun. Quilters and sewing hobbyists, those who

make clothes for themselves and their families, and those making pure art are all accommodated.

Curtain making has also grown to become a large element of the business over the years, and the Kiwi appetite for bespoke interior design has made this a bustling enterprise. The expansion means

that it’s possible for large custom curtains to be laid out and worked on in a big secondfloor space, making it easier for the team who turn a range of trendy fabrics into a very desirable finished product. This bigger workshop means more efficiency, though Marion and her staff politely remind those seeking Auckland Home Show inspiration next week that a booking before spring is the best way to ensure a fresh look for the summer holidays.

Of course, moving to a new location is a chance to celebrate 29 years of success, and offer thanks to the customers who have supported the Sewing and Curtain Centre for nearly three decades. On Thursday, August 24, there will be a big open day in-store, with demonstrations of Janome’s latest sewing machines, crafty quilting and textile art displays, and some very tempting special offers. ¢

p Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre’s fourth location is its biggest and brightest ever, and the team is celebrating 29 years of service to creative, crafty locals

NATURAL BEDS & FURNITURE

A unique natural bedding company offering high quality & custom-made natural bed frames and furniture.

• We are a manufacturing and direct factory retailing business so we can offer our products at very competitive prices.

• We only use NZ grown plantation timbers and sustainable logged timbers from overseas. All our finishes are made from natural oils and waxes.

• All our finishes are made from natural oils and waxes.

• Our range of products will keep changing and developing over time and our customers can always come to us to make their own designs a reality.

Home show inspiration giveaway

u by Andy Bryenton

The Auckland Home Show is back on September 7, offering three days of inspiration, innovation and hot trends in design and living, and we’re giving away free tickets.

Simply browsing the aisles at this, the biggest show of its kind in the country, is a revelation for those looking to give their home a fresh look or those planning a new build for spring. Beneath the surface of this massive event — there’s even more to take in.

The Auckland Home Show has become famous for its free seminars, in which industry leaders and influencing trendsetters talk to you directly about what’s hot and how to achieve the latest look within the framework of your own home. This year will be no different, with specialist symposia on everything from bathroom and kitchen design to colour palettes, making the most of small spaces, navigating resource consenting and compliance, and even the best way to budget for an affordable build.

That is all valuable information that comes free with the ticket price — but

there’s more. Workshops allow patrons to get hands-on with new technology and techniques, including tutorials on decking, house plants, wallpaper, and even cocktail mixing and home craft brewing. Ryobi power tools offer the opportunity to test its range out and build yourself a handy spice rack you can keep for your kitchen.

Aside from these ways to engage and learn, there are also major show hubs focussed on bathrooms, kitchens, outdoor areas and interior decorating. These are packed with information and the chance to get advice and tips from hundreds of experts representing every big name in building and design.

Add in super specials, delicious food, a barbecue competition, and plenty for the younger family members to enjoy while you plan your grand design. The Auckland Home Show is well worth visiting when it opens in Greenlane in September.

Want to be there? We’re giving away tickets! Search out and spot the little ‘show home’ icons scattered through the pages of this week’s issue, and email the page numbers they are placed on back to us.

There are five icons to find. Email your entry to comp@integrity.nz by Tuesday, August 29, to be in to win. Three lucky winners will receive a double pass to the home show, valid for the whole September 7–10 show weekend. ¢

A dog’s tail …

Things abit down — down ona farm

“Tell yer wot Dog, but we let the ram out pretty early I reckin,” seda Boss as we checkt the back ofa propity and saw a few lambies jumpin’ about in a patch of sunshine.

“Coupla twins there too, so maybe it’s not all doom an’ gloom these days ona farm. That’s if lamb prices don’t go the way of things ona deary run-off.” Recommended

Gidday readas, I no the Boss bin a bit wurried about things, and wen we headed downa race to the homested, we saw his gerlfren’ Sharlene wave froma homested. Boss lookt atta sky an’ sed he thought we was in for another shower of rein. “More wet, so we better hava smoko ina kitchen.”

That means I gotta lie ina back porch, but it’s dry, an’ Sharlene always makes sure I getta snack too. Boss sat atta table an’ pored cuppatees. “Deah, we got a few early lambs out, so let’s hope the skedlule is good wen they put on a good weight for market eh?”

Sharlene backhanded me a cookie she made, yum, an’ agreed wiv Boss.

“It’s bin a hard week for us ona land,” she said. She hada papa an red in her skoolteecher voice: “Another drop in the forecast Farmgate Milk Price will be a bitter pill to swallow for worried farmers, says Federated Farmers. It’s plunged from a midpoint of $8 a kg for milk solids to $6.75.”

“Well, here we go agen,” seda Boss. “By the time we pay tha manager ona run-off, we not gonna be buying a new tracta eh?

If it’s not one thing ona blimmin’ land it’s anuther.”

“Yep Deah,” sed Sharlene. “This in on top ofa darn govmint emissions policies.” She red sum more. “Dairy farmers are going to work In the morning and coming home poorer every day.”

“Well, at least the lambies are arriving,” Boss mumbled in his tee. But Sharlene sed sum more, an’ Boss giva big sigh, an’ then looked like he mite cry. “Lamb prices have dropped 25% in the last 12 months. According to the government’s own modelling there will be a 20% reduction in sheep and beef farming, and a five per cent reduction in dairy production.”

“That’s bluddy crazy,” rumbled tha Boss, an’ I could see he was getting’ rilly upset. An’ Sharlene was also lookin’ grim. Then she sed: “We not gonna give up Deah. In a few weeks we got a ’lection an’ at least we get a chance ter hava say in wot farm policy might be on offer. An’ it’s not just us farmers. People everware are havin’ a hard time. Food costs for one an’ they reckin stoppin’ GST on fruit and veggies

gonna help. Petrol tax goin’ up an’ up. People not so sure. Time for a big change in runnin’ this country I reckin.”

Well readas, all a bit of doom an’ gloom hair ona farm, an’ darn, it’s reining agen. Hope Boss has a good ’lection choice. But he’s now talkin’ happily to Sharlene about tha All Blacks ana Rugby Werld Cup. Hard ter keep a good Boss down eh? See ya — Billy ¢

Hunters and anglers united

u by Andy Bryenton

One of the biggest events on the local hunting calendar is offering major prizes for anglers, too, as the annual West Coast Poutō Pig Hunt prepares to assemble for 2023.

Hosted by the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, it’s fitting that this traditional event now grows to embrace prize categories for some of the denizens of the deep. Of course, there are still major prizes up for grabs for those who take to the bush to hunt some heavyweight boars as well.

“It’s going to be a big one this year, and there’s fun for everyone — adults and kids,” says event spokesman Steve Nathan.

Hunters will seek to topple the record for the biggest boar ever caught in the Kaipara’s west, with the competition’s most legendary pigs tipping the scales at more than 200 pounds. Pig hunters still use the old measures as a quirk of their sport. This year, there are cash prizes for the top three heaviest boars, with a large reward for the average jaw weight winner and the open jaw weight.

On the water, those who hunt with the rod and reel will be in the thick of it too. There’s cash up for grabs across three species-specific categories of fish. These are the ever-popular snapper, kahawai and gurnard the Kaipara Harbour is

famous for. Meanwhile, young outdoors enthusiasts can get amongst the action, with a junior-only category for possum hunters and tuna (eel) fishers.

Tickets to join in the pig hunt and its associated outdoor pursuits are available from Dargaville’s two large sporting and outdoor stores, Nola Sports and McCoy and Thomas Hunting and Fishing. Detailed rules for the contest, tickets to enter, and all the equipment you may need for a successful day in the bush or on the waves are instore now.

The contest begins on Thursday, September 7, at noon. Entries close at the same time on Saturday, September 9, with weighmasters on hand to determine the winners and record the biggest boars. Fish weigh-in will take place on Thursday and Friday up until 6pm each day, at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club.

Northern Wairoa Boating Club

7th, 8th & 9th September 2023

Starts midday Thursday 7th September 2023

Entries close midday Saturday 9th September 2023

Event organisers and sponsors encourage all those who love the great outdoors to join in what has become a time-honoured local tradition. Cash prizes, personal bragging rights and glory await the winners and a hearty serving of wild pork for the table.

$100 CASH

KAHAWAI 1ST PRIZE $150 CASH | 2ND PRIZE $100 CASH

GURNARD

1ST PRIZE $150 CASH | 2ND PRIZE $100 CASH FREE ENTRY KIDS 12 & UNDER (SATURDAY ONLY)

ONLY - POSSUM

PRIZE $50 | 2ND PRIZE $30 | 3RD PRIZE $20

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PRIZE $50 | 2ND PRIZE $30 | 3RD PRIZE $20

ORDER BEFORE THE 24TH OF AUGUST. ANY

p Hunters and anglers are invited to join in the fun of the annual Poutō Pig Hunt, including exciting prizes for fish, possums and eel as well

BY PROFESSIONALS

GST just part of the produce equation

u by Andy Bryenton

The people who grow our nation’s fresh vegetables and fruit are eager to see more healthy local produce sold for an affordable price but question whether GST-removal plans will deliver the best for both growers and customers.

“The need to remove unnecessary red tape and form filling came up time and time again at Horticulture Conference Week earlier in the month,” says Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Nadine Tunley.

“While opposition members of parliament promised a lot and got great grower support, as we all know, reducing regulation is easier said than done, particularly when in New Zealand, central government regulation is overlaid by regional and local. Plus, reform takes decades, and not years, for example, reform of the Resource Management Act is expected to take up to 10 years to complete.”

In her recent newsletter to growers, Tunley also quotes similar sentiments from Vegetables NZ chairperson John Murphy, who says he welcomes a debate on GST.

“Vegetables NZ applauds any attempt by regulators to increase fresh vegetable consumption because of the health benefits,” said Mr Murphy.

However, he also stated that fit-forpurpose regulations, and the elimination of the hurdles which limit productivity were major issues outside of any tax debate. That’s a stance HortNZ’s president, Barry O’Neil, articulated in previous discussions on the GST topic. Over-regulation is a malaise lamented across the rural sector, and there is also the matter of competition, or lack thereof, in the existing supermarket duopoly.

“What I think we can be fairly confident about is that our growers, who are struggling to get a reasonable price when supplying New Zealand’s supermarket duopoly, won’t end up with any more coin in their pockets if GST is removed from fresh fruit and vegetables,” said Mr O’Neil in June.

“We are on record as supporting moves to increase competition, for example, our stance on the Commerce Commission’s review of supermarkets, the outcome of which was unfortunately watered down,” Nadine Tunley said. “HortNZ and the wider horticulture sector support any move that

p HortNZ president Barry O’Neil, along with CEO Nadine Tunley, welcome measures to increase local produce accessibility but question if GST removal alone will make a systemic change would see an increase in the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruit. However, there are other complex issues that need to be addressed at the same time, which is why a more targeted approach is likely to be what’s ultimately needed.”

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WHAT’S ON?

For outside of Dargaville events email info@integrity.nz

August

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

Build your Creative Confidence Workshop Series – Writing an Artist Profile — Thursday 24th August, 10am–noon. Register by emailing kiaora@ creativenorthland.com.

Dargaville Club Jam Night — 25th August 5pm–9pm. Lots of fun, great music, bar and food available.

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

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

Build your Creative Confidence Workshop Series – Approaching A Gallery — Thursday 31st August, 10am–noon. Register by emailing kiaora@ creativenorthland.com.

September

Dargaville Wearable Arts – Down the Rabbit Hole Opening Show 8pm on 1st September, Matinee 2pm on 2nd September, Awards Show 8pm on 2nd September. Pioneer Rugby Park. Book your tickets today at www.iticket.co.nz or phone 0508 484 253. Don’t miss this amazing show! Book Today. West Coast Pouto Pig Hunt — 7th, 8th & 9th September. Support the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, $50 tickets. For enquiries and out of town ticket sales contact 027 2727 968. Tickets available from Hunting & Fishing or Nolas Sports, Dargaville.

Dargaville Club Jam Night — 8th September, 5pm–9pm. Lots of fun, great music, bar and food available.

Dargaville Club Jam Night — 22nd September, 5pm–9pm. Lots of fun, great music, bar and food available.

Grand Opening Tika Pono Toi Gallery and Studio Saturday 23rd September at 10am, 3 Poto Street, Dargaville.

Ao Te Po Exhibition — Mark and Generites artwork, Tika Pono Toi Gallery and Studio. 23–30 September 2023, 10am–3pm, 3 Poto Street, Dargaville.

Markets

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

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

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

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

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

Clubs/Organisations

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

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

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

Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–

7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.

Badminton — Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at the Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157. Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.

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

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

Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays

12.45pm and Thursdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd

Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.

Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — meets 2nd

Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. For info phone Brian 09 439 5959.

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

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

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

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

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

TIDE CHART

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

Dargaville Women’s Group — New members are welcome to join our social group. Held every third Tuesday of the month 10am @ The Methodist Church, corner of Awakino and Normanby. Morning tea & guest speakers. For further info contact Michelle: 09 439 2930.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous — Tuesdays 1pm–2pm.

1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville.

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

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

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

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

Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing. Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm. Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.

Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/music/ dodge ball/limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Friday 3–4pm.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, beginners welcome, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

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

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

Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.

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

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

Ruawai Gardening Club — Meetings or other activities held on 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. New members welcome. Phone Merele 09 439 2335. Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Yugoslav Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

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

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

Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Tue 2.45pm–4pm, Wed 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm. Books for all ages, and jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, CDs and magazines available. All welcome.

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

We’re closed now, with a new venue coming soon!

Art classes & courses continue upstairs at the Dargaville Artspace municipal building Hokianga Road

Jumbo crossword

DARGAVILLE

COAST LIFE CARE

Sudoku

ACROSS: 1 Smell, 4 Look the other way, 14 Drift, 15 Stove, 16 Stationary, 17 Corgi, 19 Cue, 20 Anarchy, 21 Generator, 22 Little, 25 Replenish, 27 Putter, 28 Unused, 33 Fortissimo, 35 Lea, 36 Bugler, 37 Knee, 39 Cry, 41 At fault, 42 Plunge, 43 Unceasing, 44 Bloom, 45 Criteria, 50 So, 51 Recycled, 55 Adieu, 58 Battalion, 59 Cursed, 60 Impulse, 61 Tar, 63 Nine, 64 Scribe, 65 Oak, 66 Maintained, 68 Pledge, 69 Bubble, 71 James Bond, 76 Cattle, 77 Sincerity, 79 Stardom, 81 Ray, 84 Taboo, 85 Interested, 86 Nippy, 87 False, 88 Slip of the tongue, 89 Defer.

DOWN: 2 Mutiny, 3 Lever, 5 Oath, 6 Kittens, 7 Hooked, 8 Osaka, 9 Hayloft, 10 Rice, 11 Afraid, 12 Piece, 13 Steered, 14 Distant, 18 Wholesaler, 23 Anvil, 24 Belgium, 26 Extract, 27 Placebo, 29 Sundial, 30 Potter, 31 Plank, 32 Rescue, 34 Oily, 36 Byron, 38 Edged, 40 Vary, 45 Cabin 46 Intense, 47 Edam, 48 Idiocy, 49 Piste, 50 Sucrose, 52 Came to bits, 53 Caution, 54 Easter, 55 Antique, 56 Drake, 57 Team, 62 Fixed, 67 Agitate, 68 Putrefy, 70 Bailiff, 72 Artisan, 73 Global, 74 Dry rot, 75 Corpse, 76 Cycle, 78 Catch, 80 Raise, 82 Hoop, 83 Menu.

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

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

FIREWOOD — dry hot mix $110/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906. PLYWOOD V-GROOVE, Interior 9 & 12mm. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565. SUZUKI ESCUDO

FENCING

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

TRADES & SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.

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

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

WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent

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.

CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the August 29 2023 edition is Monday, August 28 2023

SITUATIONS

VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT

FREE BOARD in lieu of helping with housework while 60+ male cares for his 64yr young female friend with progressive supranuclear palsy. PSP, power, SKY/TV all included. Phone: 022 307 0013.

TE PUNA O Te Reo O Tākiwira Te Kōhanga Reo: Vacancy for Kaiako. 40 hours per week. Preferably to start 2024. Paperwork to be done by end of December 2023 for pay band and salary. All enquiries to whanau@k01a005. kohanga.ac.nz or call 09 439 0545.

TRUCK

LABOURER/ROLLER OPERATOR POSITION AVAILABLE

We are looking for a person to join our Roading Contracting team.

Must be fit and reliable as you will be working on various roads/state highways with our patching crew.

Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug testing

• WTR license (an advantage)

PUBLIC NOTICES

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 7th September 2023, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, corner Parore and Normanby Streets. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

DEATH NOTICES

Wheeler, Uanita Lorna

Passed away peacefully on Friday August 11th at Whangarei hospital.

Much loved wife of the late Merv. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme (deceased), Glenys, Vivienne and Marty. Beloved Nana of Bevan, Tracey and Rebecca. Gran-Nan to Georgia and Winnie, Madison and James. At Uanita’s request a private service has been held.

We are looking for a person to join our Roading Contracting team. Must be fit and reliable as you will be working on various roads/state highways with our patching crew Dargaville based.

• Full car license

• References required

This is a Casual Position with the possibility of a Permanent Position within our company for the right person.

Dargaville based.

This is

Please email current CV to: admin@harrisoncontracting.co.nz

Phone (09) 439 4788

MAUNGATUROTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

AGM

Wednesday 30 August 2023

1.30pm, at the Library, Hurndall Street. Public welcome

Te Kopuru Swimming Club AGM

28th August 6.30pm, 31 River Road, Dargaville

• Annual financial report

• President’s annual report

• Election of committee members

• Election of officers

• Appointment of reviewer • Refreshments provided Nominations close the 25th August tekopuruswimmingclub@gmail.com

The DARGAVILLE ESTA B S HED 1945

Many thanks to all the staff at Shalom Resthome Kensington for the love, care and dedication shown to Uanita.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public notice

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

Hendo Supermarket Limited of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off license in respect of the premises situated at 83 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai known as New World Mangawhai

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Supermarket

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:

Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

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

This is the first publication of this notice.

Public notice

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

Three Furlongs Bar Limited of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an On and Off license in respect of the premises situated at 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka, Kaipara District known as Three Furlongs Bar & Grill

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Hotel with across the bar Off license

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: ON License Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am.

OFF License Monday to Sunday 9am to 10pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

RUGBY & NETBALL CLUB PRIZE GIVING KAIHU VALLEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB On Saturday 26th August 2023 @ KVRFC Club Rooms Bus will leave from NW Hotel 5.00pm Doors open at 5pm 6.30pm Awards, Dinner & Dancing NO DOOR SALES $20 per person. Tickets available from Dargaville ITM Integrity Community Media is looking for an ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR. APPLY TODAY THE JOB INVOLVES: Accounts administration • Reconciling bank accounts • Accounts payable • Invoice financing • Resolving customer queries • Monthly reporting YOU WILL NEED: Background in Financial Administration • MYOB knowledge an advantage • Good communication skills both written & verbal • Good analytical skills • High standard of numerical skills, accuracy & attention to detail Integrity community media Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz Advertise in the Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds 09 439 6933