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“We know the community has been looking forward to a wharf at Poutō for quite some time. Our team and contractors are equally keen and are prepping to start the physical works, aiming for completion before Christmas and the summer break,” says Kaipara District Council project manager Dianne Miller.
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Wharf work begins u by Andy Bryenton Poutō wharf’s delays are over, and the blessing for work on the beachfront site will be enacted this week, clearing the path for construction. Wharf building will be undertaken by STF Limited, specialists in marine infrastructure and has a track record of successful projects behind them. The timber structure will sit just to the south of local landmark Fisherman’s Rock, and is designed to cater for tourist, fishing and recreational craft no matter the tide. Steel pilings will ensure the wharf can withstand the mercurial moods of the harbour and winter storms.
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Kia Trustworthinessora, is at the heart of Kaipara District Council, which aims to be “a trusted Council”. It’s been a long journey back from the edge of local democracy and the Kaipara Commission during which time there were appointed Commissioners rather than locallyelected Councillors and a Mayor. At four years, between 2012 and 2016, the Kaipara Commission was the longest in New Zealand’s history and was required to establish the course of actions to fix the extraordinarily large debt challenge for our ratepayers of the Mangawhai Community Wastewater scheme. Around that time “trust in Council” was badly damaged. That needed to be fixed. Trustworthiness and confidence in the Council has been slowly restored since 2016, and since I’ve been Mayor of Kaipara District we’ve actively sought the trust of Kaipara people in Council. Trustworthiness and the ongoing restoration of trust in Council is a particular feature of Kaipara District, and it is not a feature of neighbouring councils because their histories don’t demand this.
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“We are stoked to have two entries at nationals,” said theatre spokesperson Eryn Wilson-Collins. “We’ve been selected for nationals previously, but this is the first time we have two entries going through to the top eight in the country.”
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p Muddy Waters Gallery was filled with the colour and craft of felting last Wednesday, as experienced textile artisan Cathy Chamberlain (left) dropped in to teach some skills to the public. The free course was a warm and fluffy respite from the cold weather outside. It showcases just one of the many opportunities to learn that Muddy Waters has provided to the community this year.
We now have “Being A Trusted Council” as a stated goal for this Council in the Long Term Plan 2021-31, for without that we’re building badly on what’s gone before and risk missing what the people of Kaipara want and deserve. I’m happy to report that in the recent Residents’ Perception Survey of the Council the overall satisfaction with Council has increased from 57% last year to 61% this year. In the same survey the level of Council reputation has also increased from 65% to 66%, and the satisfaction with core services has increased from 61% to 64%. These are all positive improvements as 0800 727 www.kaipara.govt.nzcouncil@kaipara.govt.nz059
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10,450 copies, every residential rural home throughout the district including Dargaville, Ruawai, Paparoa, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Wellsford. not necessarily those of Integrity not by Integrity Community Media. measured by the community, and they point to the successful rebuild of trust in Council that’s Trustworthinessunderway.alsocomes through transparency and open-ness of the Council. Finding new ways for Council information to be shared with the community has lifted the perception of Council’s preparation for the future to 54% from 49% last year. Growth in numbers of Kaipara people using the smartphone Antenno app for alerts about Council services was 46%, up from the 30% target. KDC Facebook page growth (measured by ‘follows’) are up by 38%, and Kaipara Kˉorero e-newsletter subscriptions are up by 34%, exceeding the 20% growth target. More ways for Kaipara people to engage with Council and its decision-making ultimately leads to better Council performance. Trustworthiness, transparency and openness help our local democracy shine. Particularly, trustworthiness of Council for Kaipara District people is a big deal, and, whether fragile or flourishing, will be an important measure for years to MayorDrMayorNgaˉcome.mihi,JakeJasonSmith,ofKaipara District ThrivingWorkingCommunitiesTogether Mayor’s Message
p Two original plays titled Out of Mind and If Only, both by members of the Dargaville Little Theatre, have made the finals of New Zealand’s top theatrical contest. Both plays were placed in the top eight performances in the country and will now be performed in Wellington at the National TheatreFest.
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Young netball players go through a warm-up drill prior to the commencement of an important high school level 30-team tournament hosted in Dargaville
Caterers were busy preparing lunch for 300 as buses arrived from as far away as Kaitaia, carrying students from year 7 to year 10, all ready to hit the courts of Sportsville. That enthusiasm carried over to the coaches and many parents who volunteered to accompany the young sportspeople.
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Netball access for Kaipara players has been in the news, with the Kaipara District Council now consulting on the idea of establishing a multisport hub in Mangawhai, which seeks to address the lack of netball courts there. ¢
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“There is a lot for Kaipara voters and potential electoral candidates to consider before this year’s election,” says KDC chief executive Louise Miller in her official pre-election report. “Looking to the future, we must also keep in mind a number of significant government reforms in progress or on the near horizon, which will affect the way council operates and change the services we provide to our community.” For this reason, elected representatives, including the current mayor and deputy mayor, have indicated the need for a strong council to take up governance of Kaipara. For voters, knowing exactly what happens at a council meeting may be educational and help inform their choices. Four of the current incumbent councillors are standing for reelection, with two in the race for the mayoralty. Watching them in action as serious issues are debated, including Three Waters reforms and a potential new sporting complex for Mangawhai, may provide insight into their platform and views. While a council meeting is slated for the end of September, this will fall after voting papers have been disbursed and many postal ballots have already been cast. It may be the last opportunity to see Mayor Jason Smith’s council in action before he, deputy mayor Anna Curnow and councillors David Wills and Peter Wethey leave local politics and are replaced by newThecandidates.meeting will be broadcast live from 9.30am on the KDC’s YouTube channel, where several other meetings are archived. ¢
“I think the very best part is seeing lots of happy kids, and lots of happy parents, too,” said Sport Northland’s secondary schools event coordinator HeatherHeatherDeane.navigated the controlled chaos of the pre-game set-up with kind words and quick advice for the coaches. “We haven’t had junior netball on this scale for several years, and the response from the schools, the coaches and the players has beenHeatherfantastic.”says the tournament’s organisers try to rotate the host venue each year and Dargaville won the home team advantage this year by good fortune. The tournament is even more important this season due to the cancellation of one of youth netball’s big drawcards last year; the AIMS games contest was unfortunately cancelled by Covid. This year it’s back on in September, making this a form-setting curtain raiser.
Squad goals fulfilled u by Andy Bryenton Netball athletes from 30 schools across the mid-north gathered in Dargaville last week to take part in the first high school juniors tournament since the end of Covid restrictions.
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flare u by Amy Fifita Janelle Reynish, also known by her pin-up name Lady Sugarbelle, has been named a top 10 finalist in the Southern Belle NZ pageant. She will represent the Northland region at the pageant in Christchurch on October 29. There are three competitors from the North Island and seven from the South Island.
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“The contest emphasis next year will be on encompassing all the cultures of the world to symbolise the growing population of New Zealand and the wealth of heritage, stories and art that people bring with them.”
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“I entered online, and sent three photos and a video and then patiently waited. It was nerve-wracking because you don’t know what they are looking for. When I got the call, I thought, this is an epic opportunity,” Janelle says. “I’m one of the more colourful girls, and I have been told I am eccentric. If there are any boundaries to be pushed — I will be pushing them.” Janelle immersed herself in the pinup scene as a confidence boost and has been involved for five years. The interest is followed by her two girls, and Janelle and her eldest are representing an Australian brand.
“This year, 30 designers and artists will be vying for top honours with their colourful and crazy creations,“ says artistic director Debi Walters-Brown. “The main prize is the Alison Turner Memorial awarded to the supreme winner. There will be prizes for the best kiddies’ masks, and a record number of these will be strutting their stuff on the runway”.
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Although the main focus of the contest has been on Celtic and Scottish culture, this time, the designers have let their imagination fly unrestricted. It’s not compulsory to include tartan, and other cultures will be represented. Debi is well known in the theatre world and has many years of experience as an actor, designer and teacher. She has been associated with Art & Tartan+ almost since the beginning, and is looking forward to directing this year’s show.
“I needed a confidence boost, and I met my best mate. All of the colours started flowing, and I never looked back. This is me. My whole wardrobe is full of 50s style, and most of it is pre-loved, from brand repping and the odd one my mum has“Thesown.”categories are Halloween, beach wear and formal wear. I can put myself anywhere, and this year, I have been exploring my rockabilly side.” Any local business wanting to sponsor Janelle can contact her at instagram.com/ladysugarbelle/. It will go towards creating optimal outfits for the competition. ¢
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“There will be the spine-tingling mixture of kapa haka and the bagpipes so loved by previous audiences with an evolutionary twist,” says Debi.
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Unlike the MMP system used for national elections, the Single Transferable Vote or STV system used for council and mayoral elections lets voters provide more information about their choices. It works like this. Instead of putting a tick next to the name of your favourite candidate and hoping they get enough ticks to win the seat, under STV, you will be asked to rank all candidates with a number. Placing a tick next to your choice for mayor or council will invalidate your vote, so be careful to use numbers only. The interesting part of this voting method is the ‘transferable’ component. What this means is that electors can clearly see your preferences. You can rank as few or as many candidates as you wish. If a candidate gains enough ‘number one’ votes to meet a quota based on the size of the constituency, they secure the seat. In a tight race, those number two and three choices could make the difference. Additionally, if your number one choice proves unpopular with others, your second and third choices will still get a boost from your vote. That means it’s important not just to pick a winner, but to assess the platform and policies of all comers so that as a voter, you can assign them a ranking at polling time. By comparison, voting in the Northland Regional Council race between Penny Smart and John Blackwell is a simple matter. Pick one or the other candidate with a tick, and a simple majority wins the seat. ¢ p How you vote, under the local body election STV system, can have a strategic impact, and means it pays to get to know all candidates
Meanwhile, Maungatūroto firefighters have a plan to reach out to the community as the seasons change. From 10am to 1pm on September 25, as the clocks are changed, they will be out there changing attitudes toward fire safety.
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The volunteers of Maungatūroto are seeking townsfolk to partner up with firefighters and get out in the community installing new smoke alarms, making emergency escape plans and promoting firewise behaviour. To sign up for the joint Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Neighbourhood Support initiative, please contact your local brigade via Facebook. ¢
“Being a firefighter is perhaps the ultimate way to give back to your community. You’re not alone. You’re part of a great and supportive team, and you’re armed with the skills and equipment to literally save lives. It’s a good feeling to be part of this tradition and thisRuawaicrew.”would ideally be at full strength with eight more recruits, all of whom will receive top-notch training and learn skills that last a lifetime. Kevin agreed the job isn’t easy sometimes. Still, it’s a rewarding one, and many firefighters stay involved for life. You need not have a superhuman physique, just a lot of spirit, he added.
Firefighters call for help u by Andy Bryenton Two of Kaipara’s local fire brigades are seeking a team-up with citizens to further their good work in the community.
The Ruawai volunteer fire brigade is in search of new members. Covid restrictions have taken their toll and thinned the ranks of the rural“Pleasefirefighters.thinkabout stepping forward and doing this job because you’d want someone to do it for you,” says chief fire officer Kevin Evans.
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The Kaipara District Council’s new water and wastewater management system is online, just in time to handle the massive downpours of late August. The council’s digital services and infrastructure teams recently upgraded the district’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, a combination of software and hardware that helps manage and control the whole region’s waterWithreticulation.waterassets across Kaipara, it’s important to be able to monitor flow and faults in real-time, while the pipes are in use. SCADA helps the experts identify issues quickly and efficiently, keeping water safe to drink and preventing floods, leaks and“Theoverflows.previous system worked well for its operational life but had come to the end of its lifecycle and was prone to failures. Upgrading the system offered greater reliability and increased capabilities,” said KDC spokesperson Ruby Mitchell. With approval in the Long Term Plan, the SCADA project was brought forward, and came in well under budget. Council staff were able to install the whole new system for $155,000, when estimates ran as high as $275,000. Upkeep for the system is budgeted for in the comingDonnickyears.Mugutso, infrastructure services operations manager says upgrading SCADA has been a gamechanger for the team, allowing them to identify issues faster and operate equipment off-site. ¢
‘There are possible legal implications under the Crimes Act related to elected members voting to accept any money, or monies related to assets taken by the government without consultation of the community; and thereby involuntarily forfeited by the community as part of the reform,’ Councillor Victoria del la VarisWoodcock stated in her official notice of motion.Itisthe councillor’s wish that public consultation takes place for the incoming new council to vote with this information in hand. ‘There will be a cost for consulting with the community that must be borne by the ratepayer. However, a recent consultation of the community for the Mangawhai Sportsground shows that consultation does not have to be costly,’ she says in herAstatement.debatesurrounding this notice of motion and its implications will occur this Wednesday, from 9.30am at the Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. It will be broadcast live via the KDC’s YouTube channel. ¢
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Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock has introduced the notice, which asks for public input on whether or not to accept both the $16 million ‘better off’ package and the joint transitional package offered as part of Three Waters infrastructure reforms. Additionally, while several members of the KDC have referred to the $16 million package as a ‘bribe’, this notice goes further. It invokes the Crimes Act and calls into question the council’s mandate to make any significant decisions before the end of its elected term.
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A Notice of Motion brought by Councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock seeks public consultation on the acceptance of Three Waters’ financial packages
The mammoth climb, which encompasses 1,000 stairs and a vertical sprint of more than 300 metres, was tackled by firefighting volunteers from rural stations across the district. To add to the fun, many of those taking the challenge donned full firefighting kits, a heavy combination of flameresisting gear weighing several kilograms.
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“It was a massive effort by our two boys today, Glenn Orford and Jono Geraghty, who tackled the Sky Tower challenge in Auckland,” said Maungatũroto chief fire officer Paddy Thornton. “I was elated when I got to the top,” says Glenn. “This is a good cause, because leukaemia can affect anyone at any age, and not only can we raise money and awareness, there’s good comradeship between the different brigades on the day.” Glenn has reason to be exceptionally proud of his own time; he managed to best the tower in 12 minutes 11 seconds in the grand master’s section, for firefighters over the age of 50. Jono managed a very respectable 17-minute climb on his first-ever attempt. While that may give some of us pause to think of our own fitness, they were not the only ones setting incredible times.
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Jo Forsythe of the Ruawai volunteer brigade also dominated in the women’s grand master’s category, ascending the tower in 17 minutes and 55 seconds. However, the final number which mattered to all of our local firefighters who took part was not their time at the chequered flag. It was the amount raised for the fight againstDonationsleukaemia.raised by supporters of participants reached $1.2 million as of the end of the climb, with the opportunity to donate still open for those who wish to congratulate their local heroes and support their efforts. Donate at firefighterschallenge.org.nz. Firefighter Glenn Orford of Maungatūroto is just one of a legion of rescue heroes who tackled the Sky Tower challenge last week for charity EFTPOS available 243A Mountain Road, Kaiwaka QUALITY
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An artist’s impression of the completed wharf at Poutō — soon to be constructed
Work on-site is expected to take approximately 12 weeks. The project team is working closely with representatives from Waikaretu marae and Te Uri o Hau to ensure nominated kaitiaki (guardians) are regularly on-site to undertake cultural monitoring during the construction. Waikaretu marae will lead a pre-construction blessing ceremony before any work begins this Thursday morning. As part of the work around the wharf construction, KDC’s roading team will first widen the access to the beach, addressing community concerns around safety and visibility in a busy area. This work is planned to occur in the next week, and following this, STF Limited will transport the steel pilings down to the point. The final parts of the wharf construction project should occur late in September. ¢
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Selling farms and lifestyle blocks for clients who choose to work with me is a real pleasure. Selling the Kaipara, her beauty and what she has to offer is an important part of my business, “Gotta Love Rural Kaipara”. Part of my business philosophy is to shop local and support local businesses within the Kaipara. Given the support shown to me over the past three years I wanted to offer more back to the community. Recently I made a financial commitment to the Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade to support this outstanding service we all benefit from. That siren sounds way to often for me and these guys do a stunning job. Every property I sell, I will make donation to the Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade. This will ensure they can upgrade the equipment they need to keep us safe.
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From presentations on how kauri dieback is being fought in Waipoua Forest to dune remediation works on the Bream Bay coast. There are many conservation initiatives active across Kaipara for the week.
“We’re confident that, whoever the next owners are, they will continue to build on the establishment’s achievements and deliver value to the local economy,” Pam said. ¢
“Nature was so important to Hundertwasser, and he used art to make people aware of it,” said Richard Smart, a colleague and friend of the famous artist. ¢ p Conservation Minister Poto Williams heads up a week of nature appreciation — to find a list of things to do, causes to donate to and ideas to promote native wildlife, visit doc.govt
The Goode family has been at the helm of Paparoa’s beloved local pub for half a century — now the time has come for change
“On the one hand, we expect a very busy summer season and will need to establish a full team to not compromise on the high standards that we are known for. At the same time, we want to slow down and focus on our creative pursuits. We are completing a documentary project that has been eight years in the making, and we want to be good grandparents to our four grandchildren.” Pam’s tenure had been marked by a tasteful refurbishment true to the pub’s art deco heritage, a menu full of local produce and flavour, and a growing reputation among lovers of good food, beer and wine. Any prospective buyer would be walking into the hub of a local microeconomy of producers offering everything from fresh-caught seafood to local olive oils and fresh produce.
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during September 5–11.
“Originally started by Scouts New Zealand in 1969, Conservation Week encourages New Zealanders to help take care of the environment,” said Scouting spokesperson Sara Knowles.
“While the Department of Conservation took over Conservation Week duties in 1987, Scouts are still very much involved. Scouts all over the country get tucked in and do their Conservationpart.Week even had its impact on New Zealand’s fine arts scene, with Friedensreich Hundertwasser composing the first truly iconic poster for the event.
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The idea of the Scouts’ event becoming annual was posited by the Forestry Minister of the time, Duncan MacIntyre, who began his career as a farmer in the Punakitere Valley, past Twin Bridges in the Kaipara back-country. New Zealand was the first country to have such a week. There are similar events in Australia, Canada, the US, Japan, South Africa and across Europe.
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“A trivia quiz night is a good way to get people together. It’s a fun way to raise funds to keep up with the work we’re doing out there,” says major supporter of the project, Des Cogan of Dargaville’s Time To cycle store.
With exercise in the outdoors proven to be great for one’s mental health and physical fitness, and cycling trails proving to be a big hit nationwide even during Covid, the group of locals and businesses investing in the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park are enthusiastic about the future.
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“I think it is important for all ages to connect; the inter-age connection is important, especially with literacy. Reading and literacy are important.
The fundraising quiz night is open to teams of up to six participants, and dinner will be available from the NWBC kitchen from 6pm. ¢
u by Amy Fifita Dargaville Library is starting a book club for all ages to engage and share their reading experiences on Tuesday, September 6, between 5.15pm and 6.15pm.
The quiz night will be held at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club on Saturday, September 3, ushering in the spring season. It’s a time when people’s thoughts turn to the outdoors, and with six tracks complete, the weather may also be more conducive to riding at the park and for volunteers to form more trails.
Dargaville’s Babylon Coast Road mountain bike park is progressing as planned, but funds to construct the cycling supercentre will be boosted by a charity quiz this week.
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Molly says the book club has been a collective goal for some time and has been a group effort to develop it into a reality. ¢
With the project on schedule in parallel with the nearby Kaihu Valley Rail Trail cycleway, the aim is for the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park to open an assortment of trails for summer.
Organisers confirm that six of the tracks through the forested outdoor area have successfully been formed, thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the application of an excavator purchased specifically for this project by local“Thisbackers.willbe good for tourism, for exercise, for families and for everyone,” says Des.
“We welcome anyone willing to share how they get their information, whether it is non-fiction, fiction or poetry. Reading is an important part of life that we love to encourage at the library,” organiser Molly Molving-Lilo says. The club will be a monthly event at the Dargaville Library, 71 Normanby Street, on the first Tuesday of each month. Still, Molly says they are flexible with times and dates for those interested in attending to suit availability. Hot beverages will be “Itsupplied.couldbe people who have read from childhood or have just picked up reading. It is a way for everybody to connect through literacy. It is going to be a fun social book club.”
Readers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to engage with the club to learn and share their reading journeys and experiences. It is an open space for various types of readers to enjoy their shared interest in words and communication.
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“Reading is a universal language, it connects a lot of people, and there are many ways you can read — it is not just defined through reading a book. You have many forms — graphic novels, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines.”
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It’s been said that music is the food of love, and while this means odds with the adage that the best way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. Food is a love language all its own, and many people say they care by cooking up delicious meals. While some food is comforting, other dishes are thought of as spicy and romantic aphrodisiacs. Here’s a menu of flavours that have been associated with passion around the world. Setting aside the obvious chocolatedipped strawberries and fresh oysters, one of the most persistently love-themed vegetables is the red chilli pepper. These little devils are mildly spicy compared to some other members of their family. Still, the tingling sensation of spice causes a rush of adrenaline and dopamine, chemicals that make us feel excited and happy. Small wonder that aphrodisiac dishes from places as far apart as the Caribbean, Mozambique and Portugal all contain some red chilli zest. Have you ever wondered why truffles are so expensive and sought after? A little grated black truffle added to a delicately prepared pasta dish is the ultimate topping. There’s even an entire breed of dog; the Lagotto Romagnolo, is bred to hunt the elusive mushrooms. Stanford University biologist Kabir Peay has discovered that truffles mimic the human hormone androstenone, a pheromone linked to attraction. “Good food, wine and chocolate wouldn’t be the same without fungi,” says Dr Peay. In Greek mythology, the pomegranate was seen as the symbol of love. Pink, roughly heart-shaped and filled with seeds that the Greeks likened to the thousands of perfect moments shared between lovers, there’s an added bonus; pomegranates are delicious, rare and sweet. A dessert with fresh pomegranate and berries with vanilla bean ice cream is not just romantic, it is thoroughly decadent too. Honey is associated with love and romance in many cultures, with the Norse love of honey and the mead wine they fermented from it giving us the word ‘honeymoon’. It was the month after a couple’s wedding when, for a full cycle of the moon, it was traditional to give gifts of the sweet liquor and give the newlyweds a ‘holiday’ from work and chores. The Greeks, Romans and Indians all thought of honey as an aphrodisiac, and it’s proven p Oysters really do work as a food of romance, as they contain unusual amino acids that make diners feel happy — Casanova famously ate 50 a day to have healing and medicinal properties. Chocolate was a wedding gift in its raw pod form well before it was discovered by European conquistadores and made into a sweet treat. The darker the blend, the more endorphins, serotonin and phenylethylamine are released when you take a bite; all of these are mood elevators that promote feelings of happiness andOfalertness.course,the most romantic food is a dinner that you’ve cooked with love and attention and one where you also volunteer to clean up afterwards. ¢
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One of the best ideas to come out of romantic comedies and television’s tempestuous relationship dramas is the concept of a date night for people who have been together for a while.
Obviously, your life should be nothing like that of a broodingly handsome doctor from a daytime soap or a hapless lothario from a laugh-tracked sitcom. Nevertheless, if you are going to steal a single good idea from the world of entertainment, this is it.
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Remember when you and your significant other were first going out on the town? Well, try to forget how difficult it was to talk when you were so nervous and how you had no idea which tiny fork and spoon were for which course at the restaurant you’d picked. Do remember the excitement and the fun, though, and consider some grown-up ‘dates’ you can both enjoy this spring. How about taking advantage of all the beautiful spots available via Kaipara’s lodges, bed-and-breakfasts and hotels and planning a weekend road trip break?
Just a tiny bag, the open highway in spring, stopping off at little art galleries, curio shops and cafes — it’s a classic recipe. Head north and take a soak at the new and very much upscaled Ngawha Springs thermal pools for therapeutic relaxation, or revisit the Bay of Islands and Kerikeri. That being said, there are plenty of destinations close to home well worth a look, and a booked table. You could be brave and get into a spot of adventure dating. Within a very short drive, there’s the chance to jump out of an aeroplane (yes, they give you a parachute),
p Have a little adventure together: turn off the telly and take the only good idea it’s ever had out into the real world get up close with dolphins, parasail, hire a jet ski or even go skiing indoors. Take advantage of the end of the Covid era and take in a show. Laugh together at a comedy club, get cultural by visiting a museum or art gallery together, or rock out at a concert as bands start to come back on tour. Then again, a great night out together back in the day used to be watching a rock covers band at a small local bar. Relive the memories by heading out to one of the region’s live venues for a craft brew, pub dinner and some tunes. Get into each other’s interests, and give them an honest try. Go to that rugby game or that art-house movie, or try tenpin bowling together, even though neither of you is very good at hitting the pins. Routine and repetition switch our brainsNewoff.experiences, especially ones that will get you talking to each other, will make you see each other in a new light. The light that, eventually, got you both in front of a celebrant and saying ‘I do’, to be precise. ¢
A shared holiday experience is something not soon forgotten and might be the ultimate gift you can both enjoy. With the world reopening after Covid, it’s a good time to visit those wonders, sights and cultural treasures, creating memories that can’t be lost or stolen. Then again, it’s noteworthy that thousands of people overseas want to come to New Zealand for a romantic, memorable holiday experience. Perhaps it’s time to consider the ultimate gift you both can share; a boat or caravan to make summer holidays more wide-ranging and adventurous.
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“My wife bought me a birthday present we could both enjoy,” joked Bob Hope. “A new fishing rod means I’m spending more time out of the house and out of her sight than ever.” While the famous comedian was joking, there’s a whole industry devoted to figuring out which gifts really do keep on giving in a long-term relationship. The results are surprising in some ways and predictable in others.Themost revelatory fact uncovered by a 10-year-long study by Pew Research was that the best gift for a couple to share is a shared experience. It comes hard on the heels of a 20-year study from Cornell University, which established that the best Father’s Day gifts are those promoting family time. In the same spirit, the gifts couples enjoyed the most were experiencedriven, not possession-centred. What makes a shared experience gift? It could be as simple as buying yourselves nice new flatware and cutlery to host dinner parties or have friends over for a meal. Similarly, it could mean purchasing a proper old-fashioned wicker picnic basket set and heading out to scenic spots for al fresco lunches. Sharing food is such a primal form of bonding that it changes our brain chemistry and brings us closer together. Our ancestors used to hunt side by side with their partners. Despite boastful cave paintings depicting cavemen felling mammoths with the lads, most prehistoric people hunted and gathered with their close families for small game and wild fruit and nuts. So there’s a powerful reason why getting outdoors with your significant other can be a great shared experience. It’s in our DNA. While New Zealand does allow for couples to hit the back country and hunt as a team, if that’s what they enjoy, buying e-bikes to ride together or hiking boots and packs for a ramble through nature. Adorn your house with some art you both appreciate. The fun part here is not the brighter, more engaging interior you’ll create but the process of visiting galleries, talking aesthetics and musing on the meaning of beauty and design with your partner.
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Science claims to know, but even Albert Einstein, perhaps the most eminent scientific mind of the age, was quoted as saying: “Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. Working out gravitation may prove to be easier.”
“The happiest marriage I can picture would be the union of a deaf man to a blind woman,” said Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was perhaps a bit underqualified to comment, considering the tangled mess of his historic love life. “I think men with piercings are better prepared for marriage,” said Rita Rudner. “They’ve experienced pain and bought jewellery, which is good experience.” However, these sentiments are more than a little satirical. The fact is that we’re hardwired mentally to fall in love. It’s a chemical and electrical thunderstorm that takes over the brain. Neuroscientists agree that the entire process is one of the most profoundly transformative we canMarriedexperience.neuroscientists agree that this is a good thing, not a cause for, as Oscar Wilde called it, ‘the triumph of expectation overSurprisingly,experience’.the single best quote on what love is comes from an author who’s not known for his romances. Theodore Giesel, better known as Dr Seuss, penned the following, which is quite out of his usual zany style. “You know you are in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” ¢ p Zen masters love riddles, and one old text from this tradition says: ‘Love is not defined by a pictogram or a set of words, but by another person. That person is different for everyone.’
Some famous writers have put a wry turn of phrase on love, such as the anonymous wit who graffitied a New York park bench with: ‘I love Sara more each day. Except yesterday. Yesterday she really got on my nerves’.
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In the 1970s, a cartoon featuring two stylised cherubs tried to define what ‘love is’. Are we any closer to a definition years later, and with the help of a host of celebrity opinions?
“You would think that a rock star being married to a supermodel would be one of the greatest things in the world,” said David Bowie in an interview with a music reporter. “It is.” What would make one of the most sought-after musicians give up on a legion of admirers for one significant other?
“Give me my golf clubs, fresh air and a beautiful partner, and you can keep the golf clubs and fresh air,” he quipped.
Snoopy’s creator, Charles Schulz, says that love is easily defined. “It’s sharing your popcorn during a good movie.” George Bernard Shaw said that the sincerest love is the love of food, which seems relatively pragmatic. Thankfully, he also said that a good meal was only perfect if shared. Food was on Joan Crawford’s mind, too, when she said she’d love to meet someone who loved her as much as she loved chocolate cake. Then again, the famous actress was also known for saying that love is like a fire; you don’t know if it will warm your heart or burn down your Comedianhouse.Jack Benny was a little serious when he said that he preferred his marriage to a round of golf because his wife didn’t insist on making him walk around for half the day in silly pants before he could have a drink.
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The agency pulled back from its initial goal of ‘saturation’ camera coverage of the whole country. What it described in a recent business case report as ‘maximum investment, saturation of the network with cameras, with all technology turned on and business intelligence driven in real-time.’Theuse of the words like ‘business’ and ‘investment’ is telling. It has angered many opponents of speed cameras, who say they are less a safety measure than a revenue-gathering tool. Currently one million infringement notices are enforced each year, most often for minor infractions and breaches of the speed limit. Cameras are regularly placed at the end of passing lanes on flat, clear highways, and not on dangerous corners where accidents are prone to happen.
The business case report suggests that work on a network of cameras was asked to be hurried through by the government and the minister of transport. These so-called Halo cameras will take speed camera ticketing away from the police and hand it to Waka Kotahi, which now also has the power to set speed limits taken from regional councils. They are designed to crack down not just on speed, but on drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts. To help make this network profitable, a new regime of infringement processing is also set to be introduced, which may remove the necessity for a police officer to witness or even suspect that an offence has occurred. Defending oneself against the machine’s allegations would be time-consuming and frustrating, if not impossible. The entire process is designed to be automated and impersonal — even fines issued in error will be tough to rescind. Imagine the wait times on that phone line. They will probably have ‘larger than anticipated call volumes’. Another aspect of saturation camera coverage is the introduction of ‘average speed’ cameras, widely criticised everywhere they are commonplace. Opponents of these devices say they force a driver to watch the speedometer, not the road. They have evidence to prove that this is less safe than drifting one or two kilometres an hour above the stated limit on the kind of motorways where these p New Zealand is set to roll out a level of road camera coverage never before seen, but Waka Kotahi and the government will insist it’s not about revenue gathering cameras are used. In some US states, they are considered unconstitutional andIronically,banned. the choice not to deploy full saturation camera coverage was made because, as the Waka Kotahi report states, this approach ‘creates an eroding effect on social licence with the public’. Last week, protestors claiming Covid protection rules are a civil rights atrocity descended on parliament. There’s a growing opinion that they’re shouting about the wrong issue, and that omniinvasive robot ‘sheriffs of Nottingham’ are worse. Remembering, too, a fine that is only arduous to the poor is not a deterrent to the rich, creating toxic privilege. ¢
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With spring just days away and summer soon after, keen boaties are looking at upgrades and improvements to guarantee a season of fun and fishing success.
Even more exciting is the next iteration of Honda’s ‘blast’ system, which optimises maximum acceleration to get the boat’s hull up into planing position fast. By measuring fuel and air ratios each fraction of a second and promoting powerful torque, this little innovation delivers crisp, grin-inducing throttle response. Honda has wrapped all of their latest up in a new range of BF series motors and many others throughout their 2022 line-up. Right now, it’s the right time to consider an engine swap, as maintenance season for boats is officially open. The experts locally suggest that waiting until Labour Weekend to take care of your nautical upgrades and repairs is a bad idea this year; book fast and beat the rush. ¢
p Honda’s high-powered next-generation outboards are the choice of the US Coast Guard and are now available here in New Zealand
As the world’s largest engine manufacturer, Honda has plenty of expertise in redesigning classic models to be that little bit better. With its new range of outboards, they have taken the formula to the next level, incorporating several lessons they have learned from manufacturing road and race cars andTakebikes.the BF150, for example. A neat, compact 150-horsepower unit, which heads up the next-generation range from the Japanese manufacturer. Incorporated into this piece of high-tech machinery are several systems familiar to automotive fans, starting with a Honda trademark — VTEC.Legendarily, Honda has never had a warranty claim against its VTEC systems, which allow for variable valve timing and lift. In a road or track car, this means that a whole new profile comes on line as the revs build, leading to that ‘magic VTEC moment’ so beloved of Honda drivers with their foot planted deep in the floor matting. As one could imagine, this system has come a long way during the past three decades or more. It sits atop the BF 150 and its slightly lower horsepower stablemates like a wellearned laurel wreath. That is not to say that the Honda Marine team cribs all of their successful ideas from the mega-corporation’s very busy road, track and off-road divisions.
The BF150’s drive-by-wire tech, high input alternator and programmed fuel injection are made for this new generation of outboards. While they share scientific underpinnings with the systems packed into the NSX or CB1100, they were made for marine performance.
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We were proud to support recent community-led planting days at Baylys Beach and Glinks Gully. Our teams worked with the community to prepare planting areas with an excavator and provided morning tea for the planters.
Kaipara Libraries is searching for creative individuals in our community (big and small) to design and name a mascot to represent the libraries. The mascot will embody our community’s spirit and serve as a public symbol of culture, knowledge, and imagination, while helping to define and represent our libraries. Entry forms and more information are available at all Kaipara libraries. Readers 12 and under are invited to enter the HELL Pizza reading challenge – all you need to do is deliver seven book reviews (written or verbal) to our librarians. Once completed, receive a free pizza from any HELL Pizza store. Head to any Kaipara public library to pick up all you need to participate in the challenge, including a pizza wheel that will be stamped for each review. Only two reviews per library visit and no more than two pizza wheels can be submitted per person. Find your closest library at kaipara.govt.nz/libraries Exposure Draft District Plan
Consultation on the Exposure Draft District Plan is open until Friday 16 September.
From 1 September price changes are: Dargaville Transfer Station gate charge per m3 $65.00 Blue bag $3.60 Did you know? Number 5 plastics can now go in your yellow recycling bag.
Here o AugustPipiri Check our website for most up to date information. www.kaipara.govt.nz
Last chance to apply for Rural Travel Fund Round two of the Sport NZ/Kiwisport Rural Travel Fund for 2022 closes Wednesday 31 August at 4.30pm. The fund is designed to help subsidise travel for junior sports teams (5 to 19 year olds) participating in their local competition.
The first part of a multi-phase project to manage Council’s asset network more efficiently and improve its resilience is complete.
Kaipara’s July roading report Wild, wet and windy weather kept Kaipara’s roading crews busy in July, with a total of 3,358 individual work items completed throughout the month. Across the district, potholes were repaired, drainage was maintained and renewed, and signs were straightened, replaced and reinstated. Mechanised tree pruning was undertaken, and dangerous trees were removed. Bridge markers were cleaned and replaced, bridge decks and waterways were cleared and roadside cyclic spraying was completed. High intensity rain events saw slips removed and repaired.
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As part of the work around the wharf construction, Council’s roading team will first widen the access to the beach, addressing community concerns around safety and visibility in a busy area. This work is planned to occur this week, and following this, STF Limited will transport the steel piling down to the Point. Physical works for the wharf are then planned to kick off later in September.
Read the e-plan, summary documents, find an engagement to attend or how to give feedback at kaipara.govt.nz/kaipara-district-plan-review
There are still opportunities for you to discuss the Exposure Draft District Plan with our team. You can learn more through a webinar or talk directly with a planner over the phone, or online through Microsoft Teams.
From 1 September 2022 the gate disposal costs at the Dargaville Transfer Station and the blue general refuse bag cost are changing. This is due to increasing costs reflected in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and central government increases to the landfill Waste Levy and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Recycling and other charges remain the same.
Poutō wharf works set to kick off Work to construct Poutō wharf is set to begin within the next month.
Read the full report at kaipara.govt.nz/news Kaipara Libraries competitions
Council’s Digital Services team and Infrastructure team recently upgraded Kaipara District Council’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, a central operating system that helps to manage and control water and wastewater networks. The previous system performed as designed but had come to the end of its lifecycle and was prone to failures. Upgrading the system offered greater reliability and increased capabilities. The work was completed under budget at $155,000 of its original $275,000 projected cost. There are ongoing costs including additional improvements and equipment upgrades, already included in Council budgets.
COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS NEWS YOU CAN TRUST
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Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 09 439 1628 for further info. Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Thursday 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439. Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm. Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656. Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413. Dargaville Friendship Club — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Phyllis 09 439 6681. Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm–9pm. Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays after school — 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505. Dargaville Menz Shed — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175. Dargaville Museum — Open every day except Christmas Day and Anzac morning 9–4 until Labour Day then 9–5 until Easter. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555. Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889. Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training. Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Wednesdays 5.30–7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow St through school terms only. Gold coin donation.
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Please register your interest to attend by 2nd September 2022. Greypower Meeting – Mayoral and NRC Candidates 9th September 1pm–3.30pm at the Methodist Church Complex, Cnr Awakino & Normanby St. Fun Quiz Night – St Peters Anglican Church Fundraiser — Saturday 10th September. Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start. Venue Te Kopuru Southern Rugby Club. $10 per person. Light supper provided and bar facilities available. Contact Viv Biddles 09 439 1587 or Kaye Welch 09 439 1504 (after 6pm). Book by 5th September as table numbers limited.
Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557. Lions Dargaville — Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John for more information 09 439 5937. Mt Wesley Angels — Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at Old Mt Wesley Cemetery to preserve, record and care for this historic cemetery. Wear suitable footwear, bring water, gardening gloves and a friend. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513. Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each months 12.30–2pm OR attend our monthly meetings on the 4th Sunday of the month from 2pm–4pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155. NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344. SeniorNet Dargaville — Drop-in every Tuesday 10am–2pm (except school holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Rd. Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details. Vaccine Passport required. Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.
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18 August 30 2022 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER Listen to Big River FM IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE WITH YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION 09 439 sales@bigriverfm.co.nz3003DARGAVILLE 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM Community Flavour and Variety Helping the community in so many waysBIG RIVER FM Phil & Mitch 98.6FM For further Johninfo@dargavillearts.co.nzinformation0275258189 Muddy Waters Gallery 43 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville Next to the Anzac Theatre • 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS EACH MONTH • NEXT IS 8th SEPTEMBER AT 11AM–3PM • BRING YOUR LUNCH — HAVE A COFFEE • CASUAL CRAFT PROJECTS ON THE TABLE OR BRING YOUR OWN TO WORK ON • COME HAVE A CHAT & HAVE SOME FUN CRAFT & ART DROP IN SESSIONS Arts ACOUSTIC MUSIC GROUP CONCERTS RETURN Dargaville Acoustic Music BLACKBOARD CONCERT September 1st, 7:00pm Kaipara Community Centre Hokianga Rd, Dargaville $2 entry $2 raffle BYO instruments or just come to listen: All Welcome Ph 021 439 697 for more info CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERSTIDE CHART MANGAWHAI HEADS Dargaville High +1:50 Low +3:10 Ruawai High +1:16 Low +0:57 Kellys Bay High +0:10 Low +0:06 Tinopai High +0:17 Low +0:21 Pahi High +0:44 Low +0:30POUTO POINT WED 31 3:46am (0.5m) 10:07am (2.5m) 3:59pm (0.5m) 10:23pm (2.6m) THU 01 4:27am (0.5m) 10:48am (2.5m) 4:41pm (0.6m) 11:06pm (2.6m)
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Meet the Candidates for Mayor — Thursday 22nd September 5.15pm for 5.30pm start at the Dargaville Club, Victoria St, Dargaville, hosted by the DCDB.
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Let’s Connect Expo — Tuesday 27th September 10am to 2pm at the Dargaville Town Hall Come and meet your local community providers. Hosted by SOS Kaipara — Community Connectors. This is a free community event. Come and see how local service providers can help you. MarketsDargaville Twilight Market — Last Friday of each month, 5.30pm–7pm. Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street. Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878. Monthly Market — 1st Saturday each month, 9am–noon, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall). Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 12–4pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall. Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am –12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa. Te Kopuru Market — Every Saturday 12.30pm–3.30pm at Te Kopuru Community Hall. Club/Organisation57Squadron(Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547. Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 021 153 5674. Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.
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TUE 06 5:59am (2.7m) 12:16pm (0.9m) 6:46pm (2.9m) Showcase and Awards — 3rd September 2pm at Dargaville Sewing Centre. Free entry. Grief and Loss: A community conversation — Tuesday 6th September 1pm–4pm presented by Hospice Kaipara. To be held at the Baylys Beach Community Centre. RSVP Hospice Kaipara 09 439 3330 opt 4, Lisa at office@hospicekaipara.org.nz or Lorraine at support@hospicekaipara.org.nz.
Dynamo Junction — business owners/managers event, 14th September 5.10pm–6.30pm at Dargaville Sewing Centre, Normanby St. Greypower Meeting – Wairoa General Ward and Maori Ward Candidates — 16th September 1pm–3.30pm at the Methodist Church Complex, Cnr Awakino & Normanby St. Spring Fling 2022 — 17th September, 9.30am–3.30pm, Arapohue Hall, Dargaville. Join us for a fun and interactive day focussed around food and exercise. We’ll have yummy food and some wonderful speakers and activities! Hosted by Rural Women New Zealand. Cost $15 per person (includes morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch). To register contact Heather by 11 September on 027 472 4485 or heathersorensen55@ gmail.com. Meet the Candidates – Wairoa General Ward -— Tuesday 20th September 5.15pm for 5.30pm start at the Dargaville Club, Victoria St, Dargaville, hosted by the DCDB.
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 30 2022 19 PUZZLE TIME Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. All puzzles © The Puzzle www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nzCompany 291 1ACROSSRevolution (5) 4 instructionPhotographer’s(5,3,6) 11 Desert animal (5) 14 Deadly (5) 15 Admitted formally to office (11) 16 Three-hulled boat (8) 19 Shine wetly (7) 20 Swim (5) 21 Appalling (9) 24 Disappear (anag)(9) 26 Earlier (6) 27 Talented (6) 31 Emerge from egg (5) 32 What Americans call the game of draughts (8) 34 Criminally deceptive (10) 37 Doleful (3) 39 Shots (7) 40 Gambling house (6) 41 Official at a cricket match (6) 42 Minus (4) 43 Energy sugar (7) 46 Gets rid of (10) 51 Tycoon (7) 55 Curved support (4) 56 Write untidily (6) 57 Tooth deposit (6) 58 Fate (7) 60 Age (3) 62 Torn down (10) 63 Unlawful occupant (8) 64 Christmas foliage (5) 67 Light cake (6) 68 Do a favour for (6) 69 Surreal, imaginery (9) 74 New York island (9) 75 Home (5) 76 Warn (7) 81 First performancepublic(8) 82 Recurrent urge to steal (11) 83 Avid, enthusiastic (5) 84 Sudden forward motion (5) 85 Basic daily work to ensure a living (5,3,6) 86 Wharf (5) 2DOWNEvery twelve months (6) 3 Power cables (5) 5 Female relation (4) 6 Bravery (7) 7 Showed how (6) 8 Student’s test (4) 9 Name (8) 10 Garden insect (6) 11 Official especiallyannouncement,tothe press (10) 12 Boggy area (4) 13 Whistle rope (7) 17 Very strange (5) 18 Disparagement of something desired but unobtainable (4,6) 22 Vision (5) 23 And so on (8) 25 Largest ocean (7) 26 Blown instrument (7) 28 Handbook (6) 29 Spiritualist (6) 30 attendanceMinimumfor a legal meeting (6) 33 Move on all fours (5) 35 Sample by mouth (5) 36 Weapons (4) 38 Song for two (4) 43 Protect (5) 44 Rare (8) 45 Surfeit (6) 46 Make even worse (10) 47 Not occupied (4) 48 Deadlock (7) 49 Beaded counting frame (6) 50 Burst open (5) 52 Skater’s leap (4) 53 systemInterconnected(7) 54 Knot (6) 59 Take and use another’s words as one’s own (10) 61 Loosen up (5) 65 Put out of action (8) 66 See-through (5) 67 Surgical knife (7) 70 Glowing brightly (7) 71 Winged child (6) 72 Soak up (6) 73 Law-abiding (6) 77 Provoke (5) 78 Blood vessel (4) 79 Unlock (4) 80 Dossier (4) Jumbo crossword ACROSS: 1 Swinging voter, 8 Abrupt, 14 Close, 15 Platinum, 16 Tissues, 17 Circa, 18 Tic, 19 Parsnip, 21 Offspring, 22 Lustre, 25 Henceforth, 27 Drenched, 28 Cosmos, 31 Purser, 33 Bubbles, 34 Remark, 35 Adds, 37 Ore, 39 Acme, 40 Astound, 41 Intuition, 42 Emerald, 43 Princess, 48 Postcard, 52 Cardiac, 56 Status quo, 57 Erratic, 58 Arid, 59 Tip, 60 Emir, 61 Renege, 62 Rosette, 63 Eleven, 65 Musket, 66 Inspects, 68 Racecourse, 71 Aviary, 72 Armistice, 74 Twigged, 76 Bus, 79 Tinge, 80 Stamina, 81 Pastille, 83 Elate, 84 Useful, 85 Slap in the face. DOWN: 2 Welfare, 3 Notes, 4 Inn, 5 Game, 6 Out of the blue, 7 Eases, 8 Arsenic, 9 Rock, 10 Pursue, 11 Forte, 12 Reaches, 13 Quarrelsome, 14 Caption, 20 Infuriate, 23 Tributes, 24 Mermaid, 26 Cistern, 27 Delude, 29 Madeira, 30 Grotto, 32 Ulcer, 34 Renal, 36 Synod, 38 Jilt, 43 Piste, 44 Italics, 45 Clue, 46 Sequel, 47 Trite, 48 Patience, 49 Sacred cow, 50 Chateau, 51 Rhine, 52 Codeine, 53 Impractical, 54 Census, 55 Writer’s cramp, 64 Deviate, 65 Marbles, 67 Parasol, 69 Shellac, 70 Uranus, 71 Assay, 73 Twirl, 75 Grief, 77 Beef, 78 Span, 82 Soh. 5x5 Insert the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible. SAE AE AOT OS GNR STARE LADEN ABOUT NORSE LSO LH SUS HE SNS LASSO ALPHA SOURS THREE SANDS 8 7 6 15 2 14 3 4 3 2 14 2 5 62 7 2 6 7 9 17 5 4 7 5812 439 67 9438 672 15 2675 914 38 8 5 4 1 7 6 3 9 2 7194 328 56 6329 857 41 3 2 6 7 1 4 5 8 9 1783 596 24 4956 281 73 9 4 74 8 8 7 5 7 2 5 4 17 89 41 9 2 2 5 8 3 12 7 9 9358 124 67 7425 698 31 8163 742 95 3 7 9 6 2 5 1 8 4 6217 489 53 4581 937 26 2 6 4 9 5 1 3 7 8 5934 876 12 1872 365 49 HARD Previous solution Previous solution Previous crossword solution solutionPrevious
20 August 30 2022 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY Your Local Professional choice for EWOF, COV Inspections & Certifications, PV Solar and Hazardous Inspections. Boats Campers & RVs Caravans PH: 021 240 6764 KEITH call today - we come to YOU Brand new service team to help you with household cleaning, yard maintenance, lawn-mowing and clippings removal in the Dargaville and surrounding area. Call Ray Curle 09 439 5717 or 027 254 6778 ARAP OHUE SERV &HouseholdICESCleaningGardenMaintenance Facebook:Email:Phone: 021 278 cjsrakau@outlook.com3434 @cjsrakaufirewood Firewood Services - Kaiwaka Winz Approved There is now an Ear Nurse Specialist based at Dargaville Medical Centre to remove ear wax safely and effectively with micro suction Call Roz on 027 297 2200 or email info@clean-ear.co.nz to make an appointment Clean Ear Health Do You Have a Problem with Ear Wax? CODY’S HOMEKILL Phone: 021 - 0247 - 0784 Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd 24 Hours — 09 439 8016 Locally owned and operated The Point of Difference Jessica Young – 020 4119 office@dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz1299 Bruce Young – 027 575 www.dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz7377 CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING: • Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions C: 021 245 3399 P: 09 439 7389 E: grant@granttregidgabuilders.co.nz W: www.granttregidgabuilders.co.nz For all your building needs, from pre-planning to finish ContaCt Grant on: Grant TregidgaBuilders Ltd PILING, RETAINING & caine.hccs@gmail.com027EARTHWORKS2404514 021 056 7665“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL” CALL TRAVIS! morrisandmorris.co.nz Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: Email: 09 437 office@morrisandmorris.co.nz5796 15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei Call now for a no obligation free quote! • Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com MUDDY THUMBS GARDENING & MAINTENANCE NWC DO YOU NEED CONCRETE? • Driveways • Sheds • Carports • Patios • 2 Tonne Digger • Tip Truck Obligation free quote Leon 022 344 nwcontracting2021@gmail.com9774 Northern Wairoa Contracting Ltd OMAMARI LOGGING Fire wood:deliverygum/macrocarpa/pine,available. Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501 Local Tree Services 0800 933 teamvegetation.co.nz326 Safer, Faster & Cheaper • Tree Felling • Tree Pruning • Chipping • Stump Grinding Shelter Belt Removal/ LandToppingClearing Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: www.handyhandsmassage.co.nztuthemt@gmail.com Personal Insurance Advisors specialising in Life, Medical, Trauma and Income Insurance and ACC p 027 585 7776 e info@urcovered.co.nz w urcovered.co.nz DONNA PETERS & HANNAH HARDING 4 Totara Street, Dargaville | 10a Finlayson Street, Whangarei P: 09 439 6007 M: 027 481 1285 E: info@waverefrigeration.nz SPECIALISTS IN: HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING | REFRIGERATION RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Registered REFRIGERATIONelectrician 100%NZ keeping it kiwi AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION We Do it Right… Professional Workmanship Call us, visit us or email us for any big or small jobs! 100A Jervois Street, Dargaville | www.westcoaststeelworx.comwestcoaststeelworx@gmail.com Mobile hose doctor, welding & mechanic service crew Fabrication in steel, stainless & aluminium Repairs & modifications 0800 HOSEDOC
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 30 2022 21 CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933 Closing date for classified advertising for the September 6 2022 edition is Monday, September 5 2022 FOR SALE CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. PUREBRED ROTTWEILERS pups, 5 months old. $500 or make a offer. Looking for good homes. Phone 021 620 899. SCOOTERS PLYWOOD 19mm H3 Ply $127.00, 12mm H3 NS $79.00, 09 438 6565. TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141. WANTED TO BUY SQUARE BALES phone 021 0902 5854. TOP $$$ for old Tin diecast Toys. Corgi, Matchbox, Dinky, Funho, Hornby, Hotwheels, Marklin, Meccano, Schuco, Straue, Tonka, Tyco ect. Phone Ron 027 535 7214 / 09 439 4829. SEPTIC TANK SERVICES EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. TRADES & SERVICES ROOF & GUTTER repairs and gutter cleans. Text/phone 021 271 2065.. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510. WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd. TREE SERVICES KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no-obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local. TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance. TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw – 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050 PET SUPPLIES WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd. FENCING FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus... call Jeff 0274765 458 GARAGE SALE Monthly Market Saturday 3rd September Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre. 8am till noon, Something for everyone. 09 439 7243 WORK WANTED PAINTER SEMI-RETIRED (tradesperson) for all your small jobs. Phone 09 439 5557. WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09 439 2020 Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham TOKATOKA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Dargaville Bobcat Services Phone or Txt Paul 09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022 Any job big or small. We do them ALL • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer • Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA THE ANZAC THEATRE AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER www.anzactheatre.co.nzINFORMATION:09439 8997 Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler Adult $16 Senior (65+) $13.50 Student $13.50 w/ID Child $9.00 Under 3yrs FREE MORNING AFTERNOON AFTERNOON EVENING NIGHT 01/09THU GLORIAVALE (M) 5.30PM MURU (M) 7.30PM 02/09FRI RUBY’S CHOICE (PG) 12.00PM BULLET TRAIN (R16) 5.30PM MURU (M) 8.00PM 03/09SAT GLORIAVALE (M) 1.00PM RUBY’S CHOICE (PG) 3.00PM WHERE CRAWDADSTHESING (M) 5.30PM MURU (M) 8.00PM 04/09SUN FROMFATHERS12:15PMDAYFREEBBQ LANCASTER 1.00PM MURU (M) 3.15PM BULLET TRAIN (R16) 5.30PM 05/09MON CLOSED NEW THIS WEEK: MURU, LANCASTER, GLORIAVALE FURTHER SCREENINGS: BULLET TRAIN, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING VERY LAST SCREENING OF: RUBY’S CHOICE06/09TUE CLOSED 07/09WED RUBY’S CHOICE (PG) 12.00PM WHERE CRAWDADSTHESING (M) 5.30PM BULLET TRAIN (R16) 8.00PM WEEK OF 1st September – 7th September ★ FirstLastscreeningscreening ★★ ENTERTAINMENT LIVESTOCK Helping grow the country 11.30am Feeder Calves 12.30pm Store Calves Dargaville Sale Thursday 1st September 2022 10 2yr Ang X Strs 15 1yr Ang X Strs 15 1yr Ang X Hfrs 15 Wnr Ang Frsn X Strs 15 Wnr Ang Frsn X Hfrs For Further Information please contact PGW Livestock Agent Chris Fife 027 495 1552 Steve Harsant 027 497 9892 SPECIALISING IN EASE OF CALVING AND HEIFER MATING On Farm Sale & Bidr Auction teatarangi.co.nz SALE DATE: Tuesday 6th Sept 2022, 12.30pm SITUATIONS VACANT MILKER OR relief milker required, 180 cows, able to feed out would be good. Start ASAP, phone 09 439 5302. Geneva Healthcare are currently looking for Support Workers to work with our clients based in Dargaville and surrounding areas. One of our clients is a 30-year-old man who lives in the family home. He has a happy disposition and is mobile in his wheel chair. We are looking for someone to assist him with his morning and afternoon personal cares which involves using a hoist. Training will be provided, and commitment to the shifts is vital. You will have the ability to work one on one with our client, to ensure he lives the best life possible. Requirements: • Must have a clean and valid NZ driving licence. • Must be eligible to work in NZ. • Subject to clean police clearance check. Varied Shifts available and relief work: • Mon to Sun 7-8am or 8-9am, and 4-5pm. *with an opportunity to pick up more shifts What we can offer you: • FREE ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing • FREE EAP service anytime you might need counselling support and advice • FREE mobile phone • Travel reimbursement between your clients • $2 per hour weekend allowance. Kindly email your updated Cv orshanice.pereira@genevahealth.comto0800266577ext.9269foraconfidential chat. SITUATIONS VACANT APPLY TODAY! WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! • 1 Full time sales role available • Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged • Cell phone and computer knowledge are an asset “If you can make someone smile over the phone, then you can gain that rapport with them. That’s the key to this job - if you can talk, then you can do it! Once you make that first call then it becomes simple.” - Krystal Carey, Northern Farming Lifestyles “My previous job was nothing like this, but it has been an easy transition. Some people may think that they are not qualified for this kind of role, but with the training provided I have found it easy to gain the new skills I now use every day. I’m building relationships with customers and advising them on their marketing, to help grow their businesses.” - Olivia Green, Weekend Lifestyler OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz
Nominations must be accompanied by a deposit of $200 GST inclusive (payable by cash or online).
Signed - Eileen Parsons. Returning Officer Maungaturoto Primary School School Board Elections Parent Election Results Declaration
Under the Northpower Electric Power Trust Deed of Trust, notice is given that on Saturday 26 November 2022, the election will be held under the first past the post electoral system by postal and online voting for seven (7) trustees to the Northpower Electric Power Trust, being: • Five (5) trustees elected from the Whangarei District Council area; and Two (2) trustees elected from the Kaipara District Council area
NOTICE OF ELECTION, NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES AND CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS for the Northpower Electric Power Trust 2022 election AGM Tuesday, 20th September, 2022 at 1pm. The SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria St, Dargaville. Enquiries: 09 439 0464 ALL WELCOME
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A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.
SITUATIONS VACANT Enrolled Nurse – Community Mental Health & Addictions Services (1.0 FTE fixed term, twelve months) Vacancy No: NS22-330 Closes: 7 September 2022 Are you seeking that role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day? At Te Whatu Ora –Health New Zealand, we’re driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whanau. If you have a passion for mental health and addiction nursing and are looking for an exciting and challenging career in the mental health sector – then our team in the Dargaville Community Mental Health and Addictions Services have an opportunity for you! We have a fixed term (12 months) position for an enrolled nurse to work in the Kaipara region. As well as being responsible for a caseload, part of your week will be spent physical health monitoring and metabolic Tescreening.WhatuOra is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua as the highest priority. We have a multidisciplinary team who work closely together to create a supportive and recovery focussed environment for our tangata whai ora. We are also committed to quality improvement, staff wellbeing and working collaboratively across services. Our people need nurses who are compassionate, have a positive outlook and who work in a culturally safe manner. If you meet that brief, then this could be the opportunity for you to join our fun, vibrant and caring team.
At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Kirsty
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Each candidate must be nominated on a nomination paper obtainable during normal business hours from Friday 26 August 2022, from the Northpower Electric Power Trust office (Plus Chartered Accountants Ltd, 134 Bank Street, Whangarei) or by phoning 0800 922 822 to have a nomination paper posted Nominationsout. of candidates must be in the hands of the electoral officer or an electoral official at the above address, or received at PO Box 5135, Victoria Street West, Auckland, not later than noon on Friday 30 September 2022.
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At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Vanessa JaredSharleneHartlesLordMallowesTrevorMillardJuliaPassmore
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The electoral roll for the Trust district is available for public inspection during normal business hours from Friday 26 August to Friday 30 September 2022 at the following locations: • Northpower Electric Power Trust office (Plus Chartered Accountants Ltd, 134 Bank Street, Whangarei); Whangarei District Council offices (Forum North Building, Rust Avenue, Whangarei and 9 Takutai Place, Ruakaka); Kaipara District Council offices (32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville and Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai). Dated at Whangarei, 26 August 2022.
22 August 30 2022 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER PUBLIC NOTICES ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 1st September, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook. PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICES CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933 Closing date for classified advertising for the September 6 2022 edition is Monday, September 5 2022 Hospice Kaipara presents: Grief and Lossa Community Conversation. Date: Tuesday 6th September Venue: Baylys Beach Community Centre 52 Seaview Road. Time: 1pm - 4pm Fee: No Charge Facilitator: Josie Scott mnzac RSVP or any enquiries to: Hospice Kaipara (09) 439 3330 opt 4 Or Lisa: office@hospicekaipara.org.nz Lorraine: support@hospicekaipara.org.nz Please register you interest to attend by 2nd September 2022 Topics will include: • Grief influences and common reactions experienced • Supporting Family and Friends with grief • Self-care • Children’s Grief - ways to help families before and after • Living with Grief through special and significant dates KAIHU VALLEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB RUGBY & NETBALL CLUB PRIZE GIVING On Friday 9th September 2022 @ KVRFC Club Rooms Bus will leave from NW Hotel 5.30pm Doors open at 5pm 6.30pm Awards, Dinner & Dancing NO DOOR SALES $20 per person. Tickets available from Dargaville ITM “ “GET TO KNOW ThursdayCandidatesMayoralYOUREVENING”8Sep7pm Dalmation Hall 20 Normanby St Dargaville PUBLIC MEETING Will be held on Saturday the 1st October 2022 at 3pm at the Clubrooms, Totara Street, Dargaville. Nomination forms are available in the club rooms. All members who will be attending, please bring a plate. We look forward to seeing you all. The Northern Wairoa Boating Club’s Annual General Meeting NORTHERNBOATINGWAIROACLUBINC. DARGAVILLEESTABSHED1945 Mihi Whakatau Apologies • AGM Minutes 2020 Chairman’s Report • Financial Report Election of Officers AGM Date: 18th September 2022 at 9.30am Venue: Pouto Waikaretu Marae POUTO WAIKARETU MARAE Please bring a plate for a shared lunch. Nau mai, Piki mai, Haere mai kato All inquires to Jakeoleen ph 021 0272 4761 To assist Kaipara residents get to cancer related treatments in Dargaville, Whangarei and Auckland DriversVolunteerNeeded Please phone us at Daffodil House 0800 366 066 Advert sponsored by Kaipara Community Health Trust TeWeAccessibleHEALTHHealthCommunityKaiparaTrustSHUTTLETransporthaveawheelchairhoist(DargavilleandWhangareiHealthAppointments)ForenquiriesphoneHaOranga4393013
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• An overarching philosophy of Hauora or community wellbeing, to ensure there is a strong heart to this neighbourhood, a well-functioning urban environment that provides accessible and vibrant community shared spaces, facilities, and services.
Rest in Peace Communications to PO Box 188, DARGAVILLE Campbell, Josie Pauline (nee Seymour)
Youhttps://www.kaipara.govt.nz/dargavilleracecoursecanmailawrittensubmissiontoKaiparaDistrict Council, 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Private Bag 1001 Dargaville 0340, or email it to planchanges@kaipara.govt.nz
Account name: Health Fund PLUS Ref. Jim Carney 02-0492-0042089-025
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. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 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 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 second notice of this publication. The first was published on the 23rd of August 2022.
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Hotel The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: ON License - Monday to Sunday 8am to 1pm. 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 13, 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 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 second notice of this publication. The first was published on the 23rd of August 2022 Public notice (Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Died peacefully at Dargaville Hospital on 23rd August in her 94th year.
A service to celebrate Stuart’s life will be held at the Light house Function Centre, Harding Park, Dargaville on Saturday 3rd September 2022 at 1.30pm followed by interment at Mt Wesley Cemetery. A big thank you for all the amazing care and attention Stuart received from the Jim Carney Centre, Dr. Sarah Poplar & her team, Dargaville Medical Centre, Dargaville & Whangarei Hospitals, Dr. Brandon Wong, Orrs Pharmacy Dargaville, Auckland Hospital & Domain Lodge. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Jim Carney Centre Whangarei would be appreciated.
• All submitters have rights to appeal the decision to the Environment Court but only on those matters referred to in their submissions.
The key features of the proposal are:
Proposed Private Plan Change 81 – Dargaville Racecourse
• Light Industrial Area (LIA) 9.53ha Neighbourhood Centre Area (NCA) 0.28ha
• General Residential Area (GRA) 23.67ha Large Lot Residential Area (LLRA) 3.44ha
THANK YOU Max Wright (Robert Maxwell) 25 October 1939 30 June 2022 (82yrs) Lorraine, Simon, Cushla and Families thank you for your caring messages with the sudden loss of our loved one. Your cards, flowers, food contributions and sharing Max’s life celebration with us was much appreciated and forever cherished. Lorraine and The Wright Family. Rubber Duck Rubber Duck Mangawhai Tavern Trading Ltd of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an On and Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 2 Moir Street Mangawhai known as Mangawhai Tavern The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Tavern The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: On Licence: Monday to Sunday 10.30am to 1am. Off Licence: Monday to Sunday 11.00am to 10pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 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.
• Open Space Area (OSA) 5.75ha
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Passed away 23rd August 2022 Taken too soon after a courageous battle. Dearly loved brother of the late Charlane, brother in law of Gordon and Uncle of Chris and Cassie, Bevin and Beryl, Reagan and Marie and their families. House, Stuart Henderson HOUSE, Stuart Henderson (Hoomai)
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Dargaville Hospital on 23rd August 2022 at age 72 years.
To make a submission, complete PC81 Submission Form (Form 5) which is available as a hard copy at the Council Offices or the form can be completed online via the Kaipara District Council website. This is where you will find the online Submission Form:
• Walking and cycling, both within the Development Area and linking the site to Dargaville town.
The private plan change may be viewed 81, please contact, Paul Waanders on 09 439 1225 or Mobile 021 438 201
• Issue a decision on the Private Plan Change 81 provisions and matters raised by submitters and serve notice of the decision to the public within two years of notifying the private plan change. Notice must be served on all submitters at the same time.
Public notice (Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Special thanks to Dr Hogan for his care of Mum over many years, to Annette from Kaipara Hospice for her support and to the staff of Dargaville Hospital for their loving care in Mums last days.
ALL WELCOME TO SPORTSVILLEATTEND!AGM
Making a submission
Submissions close at 4.30pm, Monday 26 September 2022.
The Plan Change consists of Objectives, Policies, Rules, and Standards while the changes to the existing Rural zoned land are shown on the Zoning Map as a Development Area and consists of five different Areas as follows, along with their approximate sizes:
• If a submitter wishes to be heard then a hearing must be held.
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Kaipara District Council accepted a request for a private plan change to the operative Kaipara District Plan 2013 (the District Plan) made by the Dargaville Racing Club Inc under Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991. This Private Plan Change 81 seeks to rezone 47ha within the Dargaville Racing Club land, contained in Part Lot 37 DP 7811 (NA692/361) and Part Lot 37 DP 27168 (NA689/300) on the corner of State Highway 14 and Awakino Point North Road, Dargaville.
The process after the close of submissions includes: • Council to prepare and publicly notify summary of decisions sought by submitters.
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• A variety of residential sites and housing typologies including a retirement village, larger lot residential, retirement style living and papakāinga style living where shared facilities or amenities are provided for.
A Neighbourhood Centre Area catering for the community’s day to day needs within an easy walkable distance.
Ifwww.kaipara.govt.nz/services/district-plans/plan-changesatyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthisPrivatePlanChange
Loved wife of the late Des and loving mother and mother in law of Brian and Judith, Barbara and John and Sue and Trevor. Loved Nana of Matt, Tim, Jess, Hamish, Jared, Stuart and Gina and their partners. Loved Old Nana of Luca, Grace, Ella, Ruby, Phoebe, Quin, Isaac and Bohdi. A celebration of her life has been held.
Public notice (Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Monday 12th September 2022, 5.30pm Sportsville, Robin Branch Room, Dargaville
The purpose of this Private Plan Change is to provide for a viable and sustainable mix of land uses on the former Racecourse site that complements and supports the growth of Dargaville.
Dearly loved Husband of Michelle, loved and appreciated Dad and Father-in-law of Shawn & Trisha, Delwyn & Adam, Leesa & Haydn, Amanda & Jesse. Dearly loved Pop of Cooper, Luna & Amalia, Jarno & Zarlei, Lavinia, Helena & Maeve. Will be sadly missed by all his family after a 5yr courageous battle with cancer.
• Reticulated water and wastewater services. Blue-green network to address the dual purpose of stormwater management and walking/ cycling linkages.
Dutch Cheese Limited of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at Dutch Cheese Limited, 1957 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka known as Kaiwaka Cheese Shop. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is grocery store
A local authority within its own territorial area may also make a submission.
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Encouraging sustainability and resilience through supporting onsite harvest and storage of rainwater, and supporting individual onsite solar power generation.
Any person may make a submission, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant, may do so, only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity, to which the application relates to that: a. adversely affects the environment; and b. does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.
Louise Miller, Chief Executive Notification date: Monday 29 August 2022
Three Furlongs Bar Limited of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an ON and OFF license in respect of the premises situated at 1942 State Highway 1, Otamatea, Kaiwaka known as Three Furlongs Bar & Grill
• A Light Industrial Area to provide for business activity growth, while compatibility is managed. Public Open Space Areas providing for informal recreation and Hauora community wellbeing enabling shared community food gardens and orchards.
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