Kaipara Lifestyler August 24th, 2021 by Integrity Community Media

August 24 2021

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p An empty sea under weather conditions, any boatie and fisherman would head out in with unbounded enthusiasm, had the level four lockdown not prohibited any such activity. The Kaipara Harbour was photographed by Tinopai-based North Kaipara Coastguard skipper Allan Crabb, with Covid rules ensuring his service a quiet time on the water.

‘We need to be vigilant’  by Paul Campbell

“Kaipara is in lockdown again, and the resilience of our community is being tested again. It’s a tricky time, but we’ve been here before.” Mayor Jason Smith says strong and resilient communities and communication are needed in the national fight against Covid.

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“Unlike in 2020, the Delta variant of the virus is very highly contagious, so transmission is easier from person to person, or by touching a surface where the virus may be lurking,” Dr Smith says. “There can be a million, million of those spiky Covid viruses on the head of a pin,

and they live longer on wet surfaces. So in Kaipara in August and September, our wettest months, we need to be more vigilant than before. “The shape of Kaipara’s economy means right now most people carry on as essential workers. Farm work continues,

milk tankers and stock trucks continue to run, though road works and logging trucks don’t. Schools and libraries are closed, as are council offices where our staff are working from home. continued on page 3 …

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p Four of the Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade’s new recruits have returned from an intensive weeklong course in Auckland and are now settling into their new role as fully-fledged firefighters. The four were recognised recently at a brigade Olympic Games-focussed theme event, with family games and a barbecue lunch. The Maungaturoto fire chief was proud to present them with their new helmets, calling them ‘a real asset to the brigade and the community’. If you want to join the fire brigade and serve your local community, call in at your local fire station for further information.

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p Daffodil Day 2021 has been cancelled, though the good work of the New Zealand Cancer Society will go on. While the street-corner sellers with their yellow flowers will be absent due to the current Covid-19 lockdown, it’s still possible to give via their website. Donations from this publication’s recent Daffodil Day feature, along with other community initiatives by sporting clubs, schools and businesses will still aid in the fight for a cure.

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p The Department of Conservation and the Coastguard have called for caution during the nation’s ongoing Covid-19 lockdown, reminding people that it’s not safe to venture too far into the wilderness or take to the water during levels three and four. DOC advises that its parks, walking trails and accommodation spots are shut down, to avoid the necessity for possible search and rescue if something goes wrong. They encourage people to exercise close to home to stop the possible transmission of the virus. Similarly, as during 2020’s lockdown, water activities such as boating, surfing and sailing are off the agenda until the end of lockdown. “Please don’t put yourself or others at risk. Stay off the water and out of harm’s way as we unite against Covid-19,” says Coastguard CEO Callum Gillespie.

Funding windfall for tip fight cause  by Paul Campbell

An anonymous donation of $50,000 has stunned the Fight the Tip movement, which is raising funds to appeal to the Environment Court a decision to allow a dump for Auckland rubbish in the Dome Valley. “We have been incredibly fortunate to receive great support from so many people who have donated funds towards our appeal against Waste Management’s landfill,” says FTT executive member Michelle Carmichael. “Our Givealittle page is currently sitting at just over $15,000, and many have donated directly to our account. “We have also received an incredibly generous $50,000 from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. What an amazing thing to do to help our cause. “Their intention is to ensure p Sustainable Kaipara leaders, from left, Sarah Bray and Stephanie Gibson our base legal costs are covered when combined with a grant we are cause with their One Ocean Movie Festival applying for from the Ministry for the in Mangawhai.” Environment, which is to a maximum of Sustainable Kaipara’s Caren Davis says $50,000.” the group plans to continue its support. Ms Carmichael also lauded some “We will be offering a free Compost grassroots support from the community. Workshop in Mangawhai, and while the “Maxine Stringer of Dargaville’s Byo Bags current lockdown may change how we sewed 2,000 bags and donated $500.00. offer the workshop, we will still be running What a way to walk the talk and eliminate it and encourage the Kaipara community waste with eco-friendly bags. Thanks to sign up for this via our Facebook also to Stephanie Gibson and Sarah Bray sustainablekaipara.org/whats-on/. The from Sustainable Kaipara who with local FTT Givealittle page is at givealittle.co.nz/ support managed to raise $1,300 for our cause/fightthetip.” 

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‘We need to be vigilant’ “It’s a complex time, and people need to take it easy on themselves and everyone else around them. “My advice for everyone is to reach out to neighbours and friends by telephone or Zoom during the lockdown. People may feel isolated right now, but Kaipara’s communities are close, resilient and strongly connected. “Here’s when we turn those connections to our advantage, by growing the kind in Kaipara and checking if the people around you are OK. We don’t yet know for how long we’ll be in lockdown or what the pathway out will look like in our location beside Auckland, where most infected people are.” Dr Smith said that in the meantime, local democracy continues, and Kaipara District Council’s next meeting on Wednesday, August 26, will be broadcast live on Facebook p Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith with all attendees ‘zooming in’. “We’re doing our best, and know wearing masks when in public, using the you will be doing your best also. We Covid Tracer app for scanning into places did well in the autumn 2020 lockdown, or sign in, getting tested at the first sign of and we know what needs to be done. a cough or cold, staying home and away Handwashing, social distancing, from others if possible. Stay safe.” 

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A welcome to future success

Wearable arts vision goes far

 by Andy Bryenton

Ruawai College opened its doors to prospective new students at its annual open day recently, showcasing the school’s facilities and its core values of respect, resilience and responsibility.

One of the Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza’s previous winners has been accepted to display and compete at the highest level; The World of Wearable Art show in Wellington.

p Student ambassadors welcome in next year’s new high school age students as Ruawai College prepares for 2022

Principal Raeleen Harré welcomed students from various local primary schools, spanning the area between the Northern Wairoa River and Paparoa. She invited them to explore the college and look at the educational options, which will be at their disposal during their secondary education years. “The thing we’re most proud of here at Ruawai College is our students,” Ms Harré said. She explained the supportive educational model employed by the school, in which students are part of a form group and a house throughout their developmental years. “There will

be someone looking out for you from the moment you arrive on the college grounds,” she said. “Our inter-house competition can be fiercely competitive, as you’ll see at our winter sports event this afternoon. It’s also lots of fun.” The emphasis of the open day was on choice and variety. Students took part in tasters of the wood and metal shop, science and sports programmes available at Ruawai College. There was also plenty of information on hand about subjects like food technology, music, te reo Māori and performing arts, to name but a few. 

Before Dargaville artist and librarian Jackie Butterworth tried her hand at creating wearable arts, she was concerned that a lack of sewing skills would set her back. Now she’s been accepted as a finalist in the nation’s original and most highly contested show of its type, with confidence gained in the local competition. “When I first learned about wearable arts, my first thought was that I had not touched a sewing machine in 20 years,” says Jackie. “Now I’m a finalist in WOW, alongside 109 creations from 19 countries. This may be a record number due to Covid-19 lockdowns because while people are at home, they can get creative.” While Jackie’s latest creation is embargoed from sight and description until the big night on October 1, a look back at her previous winning entrants in the Dargaville Wearable Arts indicates that it will be a work of both intricacy and vision. Jackie is the artist behind the show-winning Dandelion Dream piece that did so well in 2019. Her debut artwork, Life’s A Picnic, won people’s

p Creative powerhouse Jackie Butterworth has gone from wearable arts novice to a competitor at the highest level in a few short years

choice for its quirky sensibility and clever use of recycled materials. Jackie can confirm that her forthcoming creation is inspired by the grandeur and pageantry of the court of Elizabeth the First. It features not just fabrics but also fibreglass and perspex elements. Until the big WOW event at the TSB Arena, this is the only hint we’re allowed to share. Still, having been picked from among thousands of entries, it’s certain to be a showstopper. 

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Grocery chains urge calm in lockdown  by Andy Bryenton

Supermarkets have called for calm and reason as the nation’s ongoing Covid-19 lockdown once again put the focus on frontline workers.

p Be kind, be calm, carry on — the message from supermarkets and grocery retailers is to remember the last lockdown and how supplies came through

The message is to recall the previous lockdowns, when farmers, food suppliers and freight companies kept the shelves well-stocked. Recent runs on items like pet food, toilet tissue and flour seem to be a repeat of the panic buying that accompanied the first full lockdown in 2020. An event, it turned out, that had little impact on stocks of these products. “We feel quite confident that we can keep our team and our customers safe,” said Countdown Supermarkets spokesperson Kiri Hannifin, as the lockdown was announced last week. “In terms of supply, if everyone shops as they normally would in a given day or week, then we will have enough food and groceries for everybody. It really is up to us

all to do the right thing, and if we do and we shop normally, then our stores will be absolutely fine.” It’s now mandatory to wear a mask or face covering while shopping. The rules of lockdown supply runs are back in force. Keep two metres of social distancing space, sanitise your hands and the trundler handle, buy only what you need, scan in, and be prepared to queue at peak times. These core rules don’t change through the various alert levels. Supermarket and food supply companies also reiterated in an online statement that New Zealand is a net exporter of foodstuffs, beverages and toilet tissue; our supply lines are short and direct and hoarding benefits nobody. 

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Help is at hand  by Paul Campbell

As the Covid battle continues, it can take a toll on human resources in many ways and key advice at this time is that it’s OK to ask for help, with a wide range of government and social agency support available. For access to food or essential items, talk to your family, whānau, friends, iwi and neighbours to see if they could deliver essential items to you. Otherwise, there is supermarket home delivery available in the Kaipara District. If you need food urgently, your local food bank may be able to help. Visit foodbank.co.nz/. For financial support, visit the Work and Income website for urgent financial support and ongoing needs. You can apply for a main benefit online and check your eligibility for food assistance. You can also use the Covid-19 financial support tool on the Unite Against Covid-19 website to see what support is available to you. For animal welfare matters, call

the Ministry for Primary Industries for animal welfare concerns and enquiries and to report cruelty. For animal welfare emergencies, you can also call your local SPCA Centre. Contact Work and Income if you’re looking for work or have a vacancy that needs to be filled or Worksafe for information on working safely. For further information on other support, visit the Unite Against Covid-19 website at Covid19.govt.nz. To help you understand your rights and obligations and to give you any support you need to take action, contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau. If you don’t speak English, you can ask for an interpreter when calling most government departments.

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Kaiwaka township has enjoyed a number of safety improvements, with the Northland team and contractors Ventia busy working along KaiwakaMangawhai Road.

Experienced in community engagement? Get involved! Do you have experience engaging with different people, groups and communities? Are you interested in helping Kaipara’s communities be better prepared to manage the effects of a changing climate? Kaipara District Council is looking for someone to lead engagement activities on two flood management improvement projects that have a combined budget of $6million. We need an experienced Community and Engagement Advisor to work with, partner and support landowners, Iwi and Hapū, and the broader community.

The work aligns with the Kaiwaka Village Plan and is jointly funded by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency as part of the National Land Transport Plan. Construction was originally to be staged over a number of years, however, the level of funding approved has allowed all construction works to be completed ahead of programme this year. Though the community has faced a slightly longer disruption during construction, it has meant the road will not have to be dug up every year for several years while the works happen in various stages.

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Are you an experienced and expert communications advisor? We’re looking for someone who can make people sit up and listen to what they write, someone who knows how to plan communications that take people on a journey and someone who is savvy when working with media.

We’re still planting along the berms, and there will be more signs installed. These are the last items on the work programme and will be completed soon. There have been some teething issues while road users get used to the new layout. Council will continue to monitor the project after construction is finished.

Kaipara District Council has a number of exciting projects starting up that all need to be communicated to our communities. We need someone to help us do it. The position is fixed term for two years, and can be based in Mangawhai or Dargaville, with plenty of scope for working part of the time from home too.

The changes make the road safer for all users, including pedestrians, and especially the local school children, with better footpath connections, road crossing points, and more accessible parking.

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District Plan – Discussion Documents Our District Plan review is starting by seeking feedback on a suite of ‘Discussion Documents’. If you’re interested in Kaipara’s future District Plan we’re urging you to have your say. This preliminary information will help set the scene for a major rewrite of the current District Plan. Public feedback is open from Monday 16 August 2021 to Friday 10 September 2021, and we’re holding a couple of webinars and drop-in events, COVID-19 lockdown permitting, for people across the district – Join us online for a live discussion on the key topics •

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Penalties apply from 1 September A reminder to all those with four legged friends (dogs) registration should be paid before 1 September 2021. You can pay online at www.kaipara.govt.nz

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Tuesday 31 August, 1pm – 3pm, Dargaville Library

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Thursday 2 September, 11am – 1pm, Maungaturoto Centennial Hall

Upcoming Council Meetings

Reimagining our libraries!

Easter Trading Bylaw Review Panel – Hearing, Tues 24 Aug, 10.00am, Online via facebook.com/KaiparaDistrictCouncil Council Meeting, Wed 25 Aug, 9.30am, Online via facebook.com/KaiparaDistrictCouncil

The discussion documents and background information are available from the Council’s website via: www.kaipara.govt.nz/kaipara-district-plan

We are forming a plan that will guide development of Kaipara’s libraries for the next ten years and we want to hear what you think would really make a difference. Please come to one of three drop-in sessions and talk to the team:

Council Briefing, Wed 1 Sept, 9.30am, Mangawhai Domain Hall, 75 Moir Street, Mangawhai

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Monday September 6 – from 3pm to 6pm Centennial Hall, Maungaturoto

Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee, Mon 6 Sept, 10.00am, Mangawhai Council Offices, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

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Tuesday September 7 – from 2.15pm to 5.15pm Domain Hall, Mangawhai

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Wednesday September 8 – from 3pm to 6pm Town Hall, Dargaville

Awards and Grants Committee, Mon 6 Sept, 1.00pm, Mangawhai Council Offices, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai District Plan Review Briefing, Wed 8 Sept, 9.30am, Mangawhai Domain Hall, 75 Moir Street, Mangawhai

These sessions are open to everyone in the district, not just current library users. We want to hear your thoughts about our libraries and about the experiences you might have had of libraries elsewhere.

Please visit the Council website for the most up-to-date information or call Council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor.

If lockdown is extended these sessions may be deferred so please check www.kaipara.govt.nz/library for further details.

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Scouts pioneered caring for nature

Local Covid testing increased

 by Andy Bryenton

 by Paul Campbell

Conservation Week kicks off at the start of September, bracketing Father’s Day with seven days of activities appreciating nature.

Covid-19 testing availability has been increased across the region with centres in Dargaville, Whangārei, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Kawakawa.

Dargaville’s Cubs, Keas and Scouts will have an extra reason to take pride in their environmental knowledge during this time, as Conservation Week has a special connection to their group. That’s because the 52-year-old awareness week was founded by Scouts before it took off into a nationwide, wellsupported initiative. It was the Scouting movement’s New Zealand leader, Selwyn Field, who came up with the idea, a world p Local Keas, Cubs and Scouts have a special connection to Conservation Week, an event their first. He’d been to the Scouting organisation created and that’s now gone worldwide World Jamboree in Idaho, in the United States, where he’d been impressed first Conservation Week, with activities with the use of ‘conservation trails’ to taking place around the country. A teach young people about protecting the Scouts magazine bulletin from the time environment. It was well ahead of its time says: ‘The variety of activities reported in in 1967. the press is most impressive. Of course, Mr Field was enthusiastic and brought tree planting went on everywhere, but the idea back to New Zealand, where there were also painting competitions, Scouts took it up with a passion. They went essay competitions, bird-naming further than the Americans, proposing a competitions, lectures and film shows. week when all Kiwis should get out among What fun and what a worthwhile nature and appreciate it. good turn.’ Scouts took it upon themselves to From 1970 on, Conservation Week publish a yearly magazine, This precious was promoted by the government and Land, from 1968 onwards. Then, at the became an official celebration, the first Kaiapoi Jamboree in 1969, it launched the of its kind in the world. 

With the Delta strain sweeping through locations from Auckland, Kaipara was clear of infections at the time Lifestyler went to print, according to the Northland District Health Board. It says all cases elsewhere in the country have or are being transferred safely to a managed isolation facility, under strict infection prevention and control procedures, including the use of full PPE. More information on locations of interest is on the Ministry of Health website. The DHB says if not at a location of interest at the stated times, and you have no symptoms, you do not need to be tested. “If you have symptoms but have not been to a location of interest, stay home and call Healthline 0800 358 5453 for advice,” a spokesman says. Due to the level four alert, all DHB facilities are now limited to one support person who may accompany people who are receiving end of life care, women who are in labour, or children requiring

medical care. No other visitors are allowed at level four, with screening in place at all emergency department entrances. Some surgeries, procedures and other appointments will continue. Patients will be contacted if their appointment has been changed or postponed. Meanwhile, cabinet has now approved vaccinations for 12–15-year olds. From last Friday, parents or guardians could book for a vaccination and also book in for any 12–15-year olds with them. Bookings can be made by visiting BookMyVaccine. nz. 

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Anglers, agents and action in new volume  by Andy Bryenton

What began as an informal reunion of fisheries officers from the 1970s and 1980s at Glinks Gully has turned into a volume of characterful and entertaining stories, revealing the secret history of the war on poachers. Part of a series of True Tales books that have met with great success chronicling the real-life stories of Kiwi towns and places, True Tales of the Fisheries Officers is a collaboration between Duncan Chisholm, already a published author, and Don Armitage, one of the minds behind the True Tales concept. Both served as fisheries officers in a time and place they jokingly call the ‘wild west’. They have cajoled, convinced and persuaded tales of adventure and action, humour and camaraderie from their fellow protectors of the nation’s kai moana.

“It’s a great way of recording history because it’s not all from one perspective, and it’s not academic and dry,” says Duncan. “More voices and more points of view make for a bigger picture, and some of the true stories in this volume needed to be told before they were lost.” A large group of narrators means a large selection of photographs peppering the book with images that link each story to its unique time and place. For anyone who was out there on the water or on the beach, back in the golden age of the late 20th century, this book

Mayor’s Memo Kia ora At the time of writing, we have just entered our first Level 4 lockdown since March of last year. Government had signalled that it was adapting their plans due to the more-virulent Delta variation of the virus with the response needing to be swift and strong. Kaipara is in the, sometimes unenviable, position of sharing a boundary with Auckland, meaning tougher action in Auckland affects some of our communities too. I advocate strongly for the best outcomes for our communities and businesses, but sometimes there are higher powers that make the decisions. So, I ask you to be patient with those decisions. We will get through this. We have done it before. Council will do it’s best to assist in any way we can. In the meantime, if you must go out please keep scanning, washing hands, wearing masks and keep up with getting those vaccinations! As of now they’re vaccinating people like me in our 40s – so I’m booked. It’s safe to say we all need to be prepared. Go well. In other news: In a busy season for Kaipara District Council, there’s much going on. Two key updates for you are explored below. Dome Valley Landfill Kaipara District Council continues to oppose unanimously the mega-landfill that Auckland Council has approved for Dome Valley. The next steps of the process include appeals against the resource consent. In recent weeks Kaipara District Council has become a party to the appeal led by Ngati Whatua and Te Uri O Hau. We remain committed to speaking up for the current and future people of Kaipara District and stand strongly in opposition to the 60 hectare / 150 acre landfill in the headwaters of the Kaipara Harbour. Three Waters Reforms In a nutshell here are proposed Three

Waters Reforms changes we see coming for Kaipara District. Kaipara District Council currently owns and governs, on behalf of its ratepayers, small but significant Three Waters infrastructure. 25% of Kaipara people are on “town water” supplies, about 50% are connected to public wastewater. Under the Government’s proposal KDC would surrender those assets to a new water entity, and an estimated $52m of KDC debt would transfer with them. Council would be basically debt-free. There’s also a $16.7m grant “sweetener” for KDC to opt-in to the reforms, for place-making projects in Kaipara. After the proposed 1 July 2024 asset transfer, from then on KDC is not expected to have any say in what happens regarding Kaipara Three Waters assets, water services here, plans for them going forward, or water costs for ratepayers here. Instead, based on the population distribution in the Government’s models and proposal, in effect Auckland would lead Kaipara’s 3 Waters into the future. From the known proposals so far, all your Councillors and I have many questions which remain unanswered. Key among them is how we can ensure a Kaipara voice in the new water entity. We have been told during September there will be more information as Government is looking to make decisions on this in the spring. We’ll keep you updated on this very important matter. Nga mihi Mayor Jake Dr Jason Smith, Mayor of Kaipara District

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Dargaville will soon have a new club for people looking to challenge their strategic wits, make new friends, explore adventures or just have a laugh with like-minded locals. Worldwide, the rise of board games and card games for grown-ups has been outstanding, with big names such as Catan, Ticket to Ride, Cards Against Humanity, Munchkin and even the venerable Dungeons and Dragons receiving a large market share. Meanwhile collectable card and miniature based strategy games like Age of Sigmar, Magic: The Gathering and p Dargaville will soon have its own club for gamers outside of Flames of War have also cyberspace; for everything from role-playing adventures to comedy gained large followings. card games Now a club for people who want to meet and play games like Dragons have campaigns that are still these is getting set up in Dargaville, going on since the advent of the game utilising the Circus Kumarani building in the 1980s, and spawned their own and offering a place for game enthusiasts literature and art. to get together and try new things. The Tentatively, the time for the fortnightly plan is to make a call for interest, to see games club has been set for the first which of the hundreds of game systems and third Thursdays of each month, from out there appeal to local residents. 6pm to 9pm. However, before dice can be Co-founder Andy Sonder says that this rolled and fantastical characters drawn group should cater to those who wish to up, the club’s founders are looking for have a casual game or learn a new one expressions of interest. Please email and anyone wanting to delve into long, mk4cyben@gmail.com or visit Dargaville story-telling campaigns of role-playing Games Club on Facebook to tell the team games. Some games can finish in an what you want to play and if you can bring hour, while others, like Dungeons and games to share with others. 

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Consultation planned for twin reserves  by Andy Bryenton

The committee responsible for managing Dargaville’s twin hilltop reserves, Harding Park and Pou Tu o Te Rangi, met last week to discuss a new reserve management plan for the adjacent spaces. At the same time, it reported success in several projects that have beautified and added utility to the recreational and historic area. During the last quarter, a new car park has been added for the mountain biking trails completed atop the hill at Harding Park, costing $35,000. Paths and tracks have been cut and laid in as part of a landscaping plan to the cost of $43,000. Additionally, firefighting water tanks costing $14,000 have been installed, enabling effective fire suppression should a disaster strike. As noted in this publication last week, the final remaining aspect of the cycle trails is the addition of signage, which is next on the agenda for installation. Both Harding Park and Pou Tu o Te Rangi remain separately administered, though physically adjacent. That means

that the task of formulating a forwardlooking Reserve Management Plan (RMP) should prove similar for both. ‘Following legal advice, staff have determined that a new reserve management plan (RMP) should be made for each of Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park,’ noted Kaipara District Council infrastructure strategic planner, Mark Schreurs, in his report to the joint committee. ‘However, noting the intention of all parties to manage the whole site as one park, these two RMPs and the process to make them can be aligned almost seamlessly.’ Consultation with the public about what direction this plan should take is proposed to begin in late August. The public engagement process will be formalised and confirmed at the KDC’s next full meeting in a week’s time.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 24 2021

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Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 31 August 2021 edition is Monday 30 August 2021

Situations Vacant

Public Notices

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc

We Want You!

20th Anniversary Saturday, 28th August 2021

Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust has an A+ team for supporting our residents with intellectual and cognitive disabilities to have a great life! We are looking for a PERMANENT PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKER for 16 hours per week, to aid our residents to lead a full and fulfilling life. The Support Worker is required to take part in daily activities which include some administration. Ideally, the applicant would have experience caring for semi-independent individuals, and who are willing to work toward a Level 2 Health & Wellbeing Certificate. It is essential that the applicant holds a full driver licence and be able to pass a police check. To find out more, or to request a job description please phone 09 439 2147, or apply via email with a cover letter to operations.manager@kaurilandsskills.co.nz Applications close at 9 am, August 29th 2021

BE KIND, STAY CALM

Due to the present Covid restrictions the committee has decided to postpone this event until further notice.

Death Notices

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Frog and Kiwi Limited of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 1/6 Molesworth Drive Mangawhai known as Frog and Kiwi Restaurant. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant.

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Dutch Cheese Limited of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 1957 SH1, Kaiwaka known as Kaiwaka Cheese Shop.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm.

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.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

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

This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on 17 August 2021

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is grocery store.

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.

McLeod, Norman Edwin

Passed away peacefully at home in Paihia, 18 August 2021, aged 94. Dearly loved eldest son of Ken & Alice McLeod (deceased). Loving brother and brother-in-law of Alex & Mercia (deceased), Allan & Ivy (deceased), Bill (deceased), Dorothy Adolph & Hugh (deceased), Ken (deceased) & Margaret, and Mary. A legend to his many nieces and nephews and their families. Our special thanks to Jan for her wonderful love and care of Norman.

FACE COVERINGS ARE MANDATORY for all people at all businesses and services that involve customer contact

Situations Vacant

Public Notices

We Want You! KAURI COAST CARE HOME, DARGAVILLE

KITCHEN ASSISTANT Bupa are looking for Kitchen Assistant to join the team in our Bupa Kauri coast Care Home in Dargaville. This is a part time permanent position, providing an opportunity to work in an incredibly rewarding environment, with our wonderful residents. In return for your dedication we will support you with on-going training to assist your development both professionally and personally. As part of our Kitchen team you’ll help create a homely place for our residents. Day to day, assist with the provision of food preparation and other kitchen tasks to support the Kitchen Cook maintain an effective and efficient operation of the kitchen. You must enjoy working with elderly people and have previous experience within a similar role. Shifts: Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am - 2 pm / 4 pm - 6 pm plus every second Saturday What can Bupa provide you? •

Comprehensive training and education

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Competitive pay rates

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A supportive environment in a well-appointed care home environment.

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Additional parental leave

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10% off Bupa dental and a number of health and wellbeing product discounts

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A safe and supportive environment that encourages diversity and inclusiveness

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Free parking

Bring CV to the Care Home directly at: Kauri Coast Care Home and Hospital, 102 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville before 15th September

Due to recent retirement, we are looking for a HOME COORDINATOR to manage one of our small home-based residential services for residents with intellectual and cognitive challenges. This role provides a strong management presence, establishing and modelling a positive culture. This role ensures that the quality of care offered is of the highest standard, that individual strategy for each resident are carried out. The candidate is required to organise and arrange activities within the home, support residents with activities, routines, medication, rosters, etc. The applicant will take an active interest in each resident’s personal development and achievements, and contribute to opportunities inherent in the home. Full support will be given to ensure you do well in this role. We are also looking for a PERMANENT PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKER for 16 hrs/wk to take part in daily activities, and to aid our residents to lead a full and fulfilling life. Training and support to achieve a Level 2 Health & Wellbeing Certificate are available. Ideally, the applicant for either role would have experience with semi-independent individuals to support and enable good lives for residents or have undertaken similar roles. The applicant must hold a full driver licence and be able to pass a police check. To find out more, or to request a job description please phone 09 439 2147, or apply via email with a cover letter to operations.manager@kaurilandsskills.co.nz Applications close 11th Sept 2021 115 Tokatoka Road, Ruawai 0592

ANNUAL GENERAL HUI

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Annual Hui of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua will be held on: Saturday 20 November 2021 commencing at 10.00 am at Te Hana Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Centre 311 State Highway 1, Te Hana 0974 AGENDA • Karakia-Mihimihi • Apologies • Confirmation of Minutes - Meeting held 28 November 2020 • Presentation of 2020/2021 Annual Report and Financial Statements • Presentation of 2021/2022 Annual Plan and Budget • Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua Report • General Business • Karakia Whakamutunga Printed copies of the above documents will be available at the Annual General Hui and electronically on Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua website following the hui https://www.ngatiwhatua.iwi.nz/

August 24 2021

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