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Trees get council hearing u by Paul Campbell

A petition signed by some 70 area residents seeking the removal of two aged and deteriorating ‘Norfolk’ pines at the Pahi Reserve entrance has been presented to a full meeting of the Kaipara District Council, along with a serious question as to the trees’ identification.

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While the council is now reviewing the information from the Pahi Reserve Society, which administers the Pahi Beach Holiday Park and reserve area, local resident Tony Louisson, who has studied the trees from his nearby home of 52 years, is certain the trees are, in fact, Australian native Bunya pines, sometimes known as a false monkey puzzle tree.

“I have researched these trees for more than 50 years. Bunya pines, native to Queensland, are large evergreen coniferous trees that can grow to 45 metres tall and cones can be 30 centimetres in diameter, some weighing as much as 16 kilograms,” said Tony.

“The cones can kill someone, and Bunya trees are listed as dangerous and have been cut down in some parts of Australia due to this risk.

“It annoys me that the Pahi trees have been wrongly identified officially, giving them undeserved protection.”

The trees in question are currently listed as ‘notable’ Norfolk pines in the New Zealand Tree Register after being put forward for recognition as such by a local p Pahi's Tony Louisson: “The trees are not Norfolk pines” resident some years ago.

However, other locals have collected with numerous heavier branches that cones weighing a kilogram, and more have fallen into the children’s playground from under the towering Pahi trees, along directly below, a bed and breakfast

business and nearby holiday park accommodation all in a danger zone under the canopy.

Residents say that when first seen as a threat and complaints were made, KDC undertook to carry out a programme of maintenance. However, years have passed with no activity.

After repeated references to the council went unheeded, the petition was presented last week, along with photographic evidence of fallen debris.

Society secretary Gabriella Matich said Mayor Jason Smith accepted the petition.

“We concluded our presentation with reference to the fact that the trees in question may be another species of tree altogether, Bunya pine from Australia. At that point, there were few gasps and questioning looks,” she said.

“Councillor Vincent asked if we had considered moving the playground? We answered that it had already been suggested in the past. Considering if we did move the playground to keep the children safe, it still puts at risk properties residents and the general public that walk underneath. Moreover, because they are ageing trees, they are a hazard to habitable properties and children and adults.“ The council decision on the trees is awaited. ¢

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Nothing was ever an issue; if something needed to be done, Rihari stepped up. Rihari was a character within our community; he was often seen on his mobility scooter with his best mate, Tama,” recall the Hospice Shop team.

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Council questions for RMA replacement

Disincentive to join Three Waters?

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The Resource Management Act is set to be repealed and replaced.

Last week the Kaipara District Council gathered to debate a formal submission to the central government on its replacement.

The Kaipara District Council has reportedly been offered the sum of $16,141,395 to opt-in to the controversial Three Waters initiative, while the mayors of other districts express deep concerns over the plan’s implementation.

p The mayor and Kaipara District Council took time to deliberate on their response to a first look at some of the RMA’s replacement last week, and several questions arose

p Prime minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the leaders of local government organisations last week, revealing an ‘incentive’ programme to opt-in to the contentious Three Waters restructuring

The Natural and Built Environments Act, currently at the stage of being a bill before parliament, is the backbone of new legislation set to reduce the unwieldy RMA to what the government says will be a more manageable tool of policy.

“The RMA takes too long, costs too much and hasn’t protected the environment,” said Environment Minister David Parker. A draft of the new NBA was released to councils and the public nationwide. “The proposed NBA sets out how we can better protect and enhance our natural and built environments.”

The KDC met to discuss a formal submission as part of the submissions process on the NBA. In preparing a response, questions arose around the future role of councils, especially as the NBA draft hints at regional planning committees which are appointed, not elected.

A discussion document on the KDC’s response noted: ‘The exposure

Mayors and senior council executives who attended the recent Local Government New Zealand conference were addressed by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta and prime minister Jacinda Ardern on the proposed Three Waters scheme, a homogenisation of the nation’s 67 regional and council based water authorities into four monolithic corporations.

“Overhauling our drinking, waste and stormwater services will benefit all New Zealand communities, no matter where they are in the country,” said Prime Minister Adern.

However, her main opponent, opposition leader, Judith Collins, called the incentive a ‘taxpayer bribe’.

“First, the government tried to scare ratepayers by going behind councils’ backs with a taxpayer-funded propaganda ad campaign. As that didn’t work, the government has now turned to old school bribery tactics,” said Ms Collins.

draft does not provide any guidance or direction in respect to the core functions of territorial authorities and whether these functions will largely remain the same or change considerably.

‘In order for us to deliver on our promises to our communities, council is concerned that the proposed Natural and Built Environments Act (NBA) exposure draft does not deliver assurances to council as a local authority that we will be able to uphold these promises.’

As the NBA’s content is revealed, and as the submissions process continues, the issue of representation in the decision-making mechanisms for future building may become a wider one of democratic representation.

Other questions, such as how the NBA will affect the council’s partnership with iwi or how a transition from the RMA to the NBA will be funded, were also left open-ended by the draft document. ¢

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Tip Fight prepares for court u by Paul Campbell

The fight against the planned landfill for Auckland’s future rubbish in the Dome Valley, covering some 14 kilometres on the Hōteo River catchment, which feeds into the Kaipara Harbour, is now centred on funding and preparation of extensive documents for the Environment Court.

At the heart of Fight the Tip and widespread iwi concern is the threat of a dump breach which could devastate the harbour’s marine ecosystem.

“This next step in our fight is centred on legal argument, and our lawyers are now busy with the case hopefully to be heard next year,” says FTT executive member, Sue Crockett.

“Meanwhile, funding is key, and we have gratefully received about $23,000 in Givealittle and other donations to help cover costs. We are also applying in next month’s funding round for $50,000 from the Ministry for the Environment, for which we are eligible as an incorporated society.

The go-ahead for the Waste Management Ltd rubbish dump was given in a split decision by hearing commissioners in July.

It sparked a public meeting in Wellsford and the decision to take the issue to court, backed by almost 1,000 signatories and supported by Kaipara District Council along with other councils, MPs and organisations, including the Department of Conservation.

p Sue Crockett, FTT executive member

“Once we have things prepared, we will be calling another progress meeting to keep everyone informed,” Sue Crockett said. ”In the meantime, we are hugely appreciative of the support we are receiving from the community.

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Dargaville’s Big River FM is holding a meeting to contemplate its future, as the board who administrate the station say it’s time for new ideas and people to step forward and keep it on the air.

Long-serving board member Vern Woods says that with equally long-term station manager Anaru Tana’s departure, it’s time to consider options for tomorrow, which must necessarily include new staff and board representatives if Big River is to continue its mission.

“The issue isn’t money or technology; it’s people,” says Vern. “We’ve run for 24 years with minimal staff, p Specialist shows like Friday’s rock music session with volunteer DJ Seth Eve-Rumsey are part of Big River FM, and while the station is reflecting the community’s voice financially stable, we need people who are committed to its success the operations, administration, funding to carry on. Hence, we’re holding a applications and internship programmes meeting on August 10, at the town hall at that make up the specifics of keeping Big 7.30pm, to try and plan a path ahead.” River broadcasting.

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Council aims for zero emissions

Final verdict for Pouto project

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Northland Regional Council’s newly adopted strategy to tackle climate change aims to create a region that’s resilient and transitions “proactively and equitably” to a thriving net-zero emissions society before 2050.

Council chamber suppositions have been confirmed, with a communication to the Kaipara District Council reporting the central government’s Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit will not fund phase two of the Pouto Road sealing project.

The chair of the Climate Change Working Party, Amy Macdonald, says there is an urgent need for change. “In Northland, the effects of climate change will increasingly disrupt our water, land, ecosystems, people and economy. The climate crisis is our generation’s biggest challenge and this decade is crucial. We must respond by transforming how our society and economy operate.

“Our society needs to reach netzero emissions by 2050, and we also need to adapt to the impacts of climate change and restore our valuable carbonstoring ecosystems.”

NRC recognised it needs to work more collaboratively and in partnership with communities and stakeholders to deliver a wider programme, and in doing so, embed climate responses more deliberately across the organisation.

The council is framing its response in terms of adaptation, reducing emissions and removing carbon.

“Reducing emissions is a challenging issue for Northland. Overall, roughly 80 per cent of the region’s emissions come mainly from agriculture and

p NRC Climate Change Working Party chair Amy Macdonald listening to marae submissions on climate change

manufacturing; the balance comes from transport, services and homes.”

Northland faces an additional challenge in that its contribution to national emissions is disproportionate due to the presence of high-emitting industries, including the Marsden Point oil refinery and Portland cement works. ¢

Confirmation is through that the second part of the sealing work, which spans approximately 11 kilometres from the planned Pouto wharf to the end of phase one paving at Ari Ari Road, will not be funded.

‘This is disappointing news, especially for those who live along the road,’ said Kaipara KickStart’s media liaison p Machines are rolling out to seal the first phase of the Pouto Road project, and an announcement on wharf construction is in a prepared statement. also imminent ‘Thank you to everyone who was involved in meetings and Additionally, work on the phase one contributed time and effort to get the section of the sealing plan is reportedly business case for Pouto Road Phase Two proceeding at a good pace and will allow over the line.’ easier access this summer to spots There are some positives out of this like Kellys Bay. Contractors Ventia has final verdict, however, with the Kaipara trimmed vegetation and cleared water District Council being granted permission tables along the route, completed 2,650 to complete the design work for phase cubic metres of earthworks, installed 47 two. It means they will be prepared for metres of new and extended culverts, dug opportunities to apply for funding from in 570 metres of subsoil drainage and set external partners in the future.

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Reviewing our District Plan Kaipara District Council’s Operative District Plan is due for review.

Our current Plan became operative in 2013. Since then, Kaipara’s population has risen by over 20%, resulting in significant pressure for new development.

Recently, we’ve worked with communities to finalise a Spatial Plan, Ngā Wawata 2050 — Our Aspirations, which captured community aspirations and delivers on the Council vision of ‘Growing a Better Kaipara’. Ngā Wawata 2050 is an important document that provides strategic direction for the new District Plan (kaipara.govt.nz/spatial).

The review is being completed within compressed timeframes and Council is planning to notify a Proposed District Plan by October 2022. The review was originally brought forward from its 2023 review timeframe, as we recognised it no longer best meets the needs of our communities. The timeframes have been further reviewed to avoid uncertainty due to the recent reforms announced by Central Government.

A district plan sets the rules for how land and resources can, and cannot, be used. It also outlines what we want to preserve, such as our cultural and historic heritage, and natural environment and biodiversity, so we retain what is unique about our District for future generations.

The new District Plan will also give effect to Government legislation and directives, such as National Policy Statements, National Environmental Standards and direction on climate change.

Contents District plans are required to include a specific range of topics, but Council also has some discretion on what other matters it can address. Some of the key chapters of the new District Plan will cover: • Strategic Direction • Tangata Whenua • Natural Character, Natural Features & Landscapes, Public Access and Coastal Environment • Urban and Rural Zoning and Subdivision • Hazards and Risks, including Natural Hazards such as coastal and flood hazards and climate change • Ecosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity • Energy, Infrastructure and Transport • Historical Heritage and Notable Trees It will also cover general matters such as noise, earthworks and signs.

Get involved Kaipara District Council is calling on our communities to get involved in our District Plan Review.

There will be future opportunities to contribute to the different stages in the Plan development. Sign up to our People’s Panel to receive updates on where we are up to in the process, and to be advised when you can have your say.

The first opportunity to let us know what you think is coming up in August.

August 2021 We will be seeking feedback through several Discussion Documents, providing a high-level overview of key issues, and suggesting ways to address these issues. You will be able to give your feedback on all of them, or choose which ones you are most interested in.

During the feedback period (16 August–10 September) we will be hosting several events that you can attend to get more information or ask questions.

Join us online for a live discussion on the key topics • Wednesday, 25 August, 7pm via facebook.com/KaiparaDistrictCouncil • Thursday, 26 August, 10am via facebook.com/KaiparaDistrictCouncil Drop in and chat with one of the team: • Monday 30 August, 10am–2pm, at the Mangawhai Council office (Pahi Room) • Tuesday 31 August, 1pm–3pm, Dargaville Library • Thursday 2 September, 11am–1pm, Maungaturoto Centennial Hall More information, including the Discussion Documents, how to have your say and the events will be available on our website from 16 August onwards.

April 2022 At this point we are planning to introduce a draft District Plan for further community feedback and input.

October 2022 This is the beginning of the statutory process to develop a district plan. The Proposed District Plan will be notified for public consultation where you will have an opportunity to make a formal submission and attend a hearing to share your views.

Scouts, Keas, Cubs gather u by Andy Bryenton

All three sections of Dargaville’s Scouting movement have gathered to celebrate two big events; Matariki and the 111th birthday of Scouting in west Kaipara.

Water rates rage examined

New water rates are out, and the prices are up, causing consternation with the public. We asked council representatives why the charges seemed high this round and received a detailed response.

they’re having a good time at the same time.” For this occasion, some of the young people brought in food for a shared dinner. Others baked their own additions to the feast, turning out a handy batch of camp-oven hotcakes, which former Scouts may well remember the taste of.

While the rain came down outdoors, both the leadership and their charges were looking forward to more clement spring weather and a chance to get outdoors for some fun activities. ¢

Speculation that this shift in pricing has been spurred by the central government’s Three Waters initiative has been quashed by KDC sources. They advised it’s a combination of the need to repair ageing infrastructure and the homogenisation of charges across the p The homogenisation of water rates across the district, a bigger surcharge with the first bill of the year and the need to region due to the recently conduct repairs are cited as reasons for a higher than usual adopted Long Term Plan. water bill It’s also explained that this first bill contains a comparatively larger it’s a larger first cubic metre charge, first cubic metre surcharge which will and the second invoice is often less, not appear on subsequent water bills. based on the consumption of water your “The recent decisions, as part of household uses. the LTP consultation, to equalise the “A large number of pipes are nearing capital expenses of running a water their 100-year life. There will need to be system were done for the wider district significant investment to keep those pipes benefit and to share the financial running, whether we have control of the costs associated with providing water asset or not (under Three Waters). This services,” said KDC media liaison equalisation now means that the costs of Ben Hope. He consulted with the any capital works are shared across the appropriate sectors of the council to entire network, and every community will deliver a response. “In the first invoice, benefit as work is needed.” ¢

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p Keas, Cubs and Scouts joined forces for a Matariki shared dinner, a highlight of the winter season in this 111th year of Dargaville Scouting

Dargaville Scout leader Johnnita Houghton and her fellow Kea and Cub leaders welcomed a large gathering last week, to herald in the new term, celebrate Matariki and acknowledge 111 years of community involvement.

“It’s great to see everybody together,” says Johnnita, who, like her other coleaders, sports the traditional Scouts scarf and uniform.

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Freedom of speech

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I respect the right to speak freely, and even more, I respect the people that have died protecting that right on our behalf.

Francis Toko, who worked with the Kaipara District Council for many years, has been appointed to a high-level job with the Department of Conservation.

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What I don’t respect is using freedom of speech to hide behind. No one has the right to insult, make derogatory remarks, mislead or scare others.

Everyone has differing opinions.

That doesn’t make them automatically wrong; it just makes them different. If you don’t agree, that’s fine. It would be a very boring world if we all agreed.

However, why, if you disagree with a particular point of view, do you then think you have the right to become offensive and, in some cases, just disgusting?

How does it help? I would suggest it doesn’t, but what it does do is minimise what might be a very legitimate point of view.

Looking at what is going on in Sydney at the moment with the anti-vax or antilockdown marches, who knows what it was for in the end? In fact, I would suggest the amount of negative press they got would have put their causes back months. Violence helps nothing or no one — ever.

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Stop looking for reasons something can’t happen and work towards making it happen. Like it or not, te reo is an official language in this country so embrace it, and who knows, you might like the way it sounds.

How about we use our freedom of speech with the same passion as is being shown for the use of te reo for the things that really matter, like abuse, poverty, homelessness and all the horrible decisions being made by our leaders.

Use your freedom of speech positively not to spread hatred, fear, violence, hysteria or lies. Whakamahia te herekore ki te korero kia kaua e hora te riri, te mataku, te tutu, te hiirangi me te teka.

p Francis Toko, seen here conducting part of the formal blessing for Dargaville’s pontoon wharf, has been picked to take a leading role in Northland’s Department of Conservation staff

to enhance the role of kaitiakitanga in conservation. Francis steps into a position recently vacated by the promotion of 10year Pou Tairangahau veteran Aaron Taikato, now elevated to the post of national director. ¢

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DOC Northern North Island operations director Sue Reed-Thomas announced the appointment of Francis Toko into the role of Pou Tairangahau for the Northern North Island. At the same time, Craig Deal was confirmed as operations manager for the Whangārei District.

“As a Māori, son, father, uncle and friend, it is my privilege and honour to be appointed to this role with the support of my whānau, hapū and iwi,” said Mr Toko.

Francis remains a well-known figure within the Kaipara District, due in part to his service with the KDC as its Iwi Relationships Manager. During his tenure, the council maintained a strong bond with groups such as Te Iwi o Te Roroa and Te Uri o Hau, and numerous events of significance, including groundbreakings and dedications, were opened with his oratory.

Mr Toko is set to take on the challenging role encompassing developing and maintaining a strong and productive relationship with iwi across the Te Tai Tokerau area. He will be fulfilling the department’s responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and enabling the proper integration of kaupapa Māori essential

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We’re rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations to Aotearoa New Zealand Everyone aged 60+ can book their vaccination now New Zealanders aged 60+ can book now at BookMyVaccine.nz or call 0800 28 29 26. If you’re in one of our priority groups (Groups 1, 2 and 3) and haven’t been vaccinated, don’t worry, you can still make your booking.

We’re rolling out Group 4 in age bands Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand will be able to get the vaccine – it’s free and there’s enough vaccine for everyone.

With more than 2.5 million people aged under 65, to make the process flow smoothly, we’re breaking it down by age bands.

We’re starting with the oldest and working our way down to the youngest.

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Bookings will open soon to the rest of Aotearoa in age bands, from oldest to youngest. Remember, once you’re eligible to be vaccinated, you can book at any time. There’s no cut off.

When it’s your time to book a vaccination Step 1: Receiving an invitation When you’re eligible, you’ll receive a letter inviting you to book at BookMyVaccine.nz. We’ll follow up with an email and text.

Step 2: Make your booking Once you’ve received your invitation, or when your age band is open, go to BookMyVaccine.nz to book your appointments.

If you’re unable to book online, you can ring the COVID Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26 (8am to 8pm, 7 days). We’ll make the booking for you and answer any questions. Interpreters are available if you need them.

You can expect to have your first vaccination six to eight weeks after you make your booking. Depending on where and when you’d like to be vaccinated, you might find an appointment earlier. You’ll need to leave at least three weeks between your first and second doses.

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KickStart – Pouto Road Pouto Road Phase Two – What’s happening?

Recently Kaipara District Council received official notification that Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa – REDIU) will no longer provide funding to seal Pouto Road Phase Two. Phase Two refers to the last ten or so kilometres of Pouto Road, from Ari Ari Road down to Pouto Point. This is disappointing news, especially for those who live along the road. Thank you to everyone who was involved in meetings and contributed time and effort to get the business case for Pouto Road Phase Two over the line.

As agreed with Kānoa – REDIU, Council has been granted permission to complete the design work for Phase Two. This means we will be prepared for opportunities to apply for funding from external partners in the future. Kānoa – REDIU’s decision regarding Phase Two has no impact on Pouto Road sealing Phase One. Phase One is the first 10km of Pouto Road, down to Ari Ari Road.

Pouto Road Phase One – What’s happening?

Our contractors Ventia have been busy completing as much as they can in their first construction season, undertaking the work that prepares the road for sealing.

Their work this season has included: Trimming vegetation and clearing water tables along the route, completing 2,650 cubic metres of earthworks, laying 47 metres of new and extended culverts, installing 570 metres of subsoil drainage and 190 metres of kerb and channel.

The team have also built a large retaining wall – required on the hill near Ari Ari Road, and laid 3,000 cubic metre of aggregate, most of which has also been stabilised. The large rocks used for the retaining wall and the metal on the road has come from Motu Wheteke (also known as Greenhill Quarry).

Utilising Motu Wheteke to provide the metal for Pouto Road has seen significant cost savings for the project, and reduced construction traffic coming through Dargaville and Council’s wider roading network, minimised nuisance to nearby residents and road users, and mitigated carbon emissions from reduced transportation.

The Ventia team is planning to continue working on Pouto Road for as long as possible through winter, putting the works on hold once the wetter weather sets in. Some sections of the road will be ready to be sealed by the end of this month (July) but it’s important to wait for the warmer, dryer, spring/summer months to ensure a good quality finish. Sealing on wet pavement or during cold weather results in poor quality and a shorter lifespan.

Construction works will start up again sometime from September, as soon as weather allows. Before sealing begins, the team will go back and check the road, fixing any areas found to be too soft or wet. The sealing of the road surface is the quickest part of the whole operation and will take approximately two weeks to complete. Once sealed, new signage and markings will complete the project.

The project team is working with local iwi and hapū to ensure kaitiaki (guardians) are regularly onsite to monitor work during construction.

Pending weather and COVID-19 restrictions, Pouto Road sealing Phase One is on track to be completed by the end of the year.

We will keep you updated.

Mangawhai Villa intersections The United Civil team are working on the road, focusing on the area at the western entrance to the Moir Street / Insley Street intersection. Their work to move and relocate stormwater networks, and the multiple services that run through the intersections, continues. Part of this involves future proofing, increasing the capacity of the utilities now with population growth in mind.

From Monday (02 August), pavement construction in this area will start, and stop-go traffic management around the intersections will be in place, with traffic limited to one lane in the work area. We apologise for the inconvenience – we know the work is disruptive, and there are delays for people travelling through the area. Please plan for the delays, allow extra time for your journeys, and continue to support all of the Village businesses during this time. If on foot, please use the pedestrian routes. There is a big team working hard onsite during the day and at night – please adhere to the slower speeds in the area and look after our crews.

Extra carparking in the paddock next to the vet centre has been created, signposted and available for anyone to use.

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Mangawhai shared path progress Up on the shared path on Molesworth Drive, you’ll see the United Civil team clearing the shared path site, and installing the stormwater drainage. Stormwater installation is a big part of the job and will take them another three-four to finish in the current section, before moving to the next part further up Molesworth Drive. Stop-go traffic management is in place, with a section of Molesworth Drive limited to one lane in the work area (sections are staged). The team have been monitoring the traffic light phasing and have reprogrammed them recently based on actual on and off-peak traffic volumes. A safe pedestrian route is clearly marked onsite.

For further information, including the traffic management and work plans, please visit the Mangawhai Community Plan website.

Library update Dargaville Library open late on Thursdays until 6pm Community funding rounds open Our Reserve Contributions Fund is open for applications. Projects could include adding capacity or enhancing existing open spaces through landscaping, equipment provision or developing walking tracks. There is up to $300,000 to be awarded. Applications close 13 August 2021 at 4.30pm.

The second round of the 2021 Sport NZ/Kiwisport Rural Travel Fund is open for applications! The fund subsidises travel to and from sporting events for junior sports teams (5 to 19 year olds) participating in local competitions. Applications close 31 August 2021 at 4.30pm.

For more information and go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding

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Unsealed road improvement works Winter weather has slowed the reconstruction work to upgrade our unsealed roads, but no time is being wasted. Teams are clearing vegetation and drains in preparation for when reconstruction work can start again.

They are also using the time to test existing roads to see how much and what kind of work the roads need. That means ground penetrating radar testing to see what the road structure is and digging test pits in the road so the team can examine the layers and test how strong the ground is.

A total of 43.3 kilometres of road was completed before winter. Take a trip down Charity Hill Road, Brown Road or Omana Road, or one of the other roads already completed, to see examples of what the NTA team has achieved with their contracting partners. Smooth ride!

Love the arts? We’re looking for people to help assess applications for Creative Communities Scheme funding.

Each year Creative New Zealand provides CCS funding to local and district councils throughout New Zealand to distribute in their area.

The scheme supports more than 1,800 projects every year.

We’re looking for: • People who know what’s happening in the arts locally • People who have experience in one or more forms of art • People from a range of communities • People with specific cultural knowledge relevant to the arts • People of all ages. We would particularly like to include young people on the committee What’s involved? You’ll help assess applications for funding from artistic individuals and community groups and attend assessment committee meetings between two and four times a year.

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The landmark of the riverlands u by Andy Bryenton

When Tokatoka was a new volcano, newly uplifted from magma chambers deep in the crust of the Earth, the world was a very different place.

Born 18 million years ago in what is known as the Miocene epoch, Tokatoka shares a ‘birthday’ with the first modern whales and apes. When it was new and took the shape of a more rounded hill of ash and rock, India had only just collided with Asia to begin raising the Himalayas, and North and South America were not joined together. There were no modern humans around to watch the forces of erosion which cut away the outer layers of Tokatoka to reveal the hard rocky core inside, the remains of cooled lava which we see today.

The first people to see Tokatoka were the navigators who came by oceangoing waka during the era of Māori settlement.

They personified the maunga of the north, just as they did the great volcanoes of the central plateau, giving them personalities.

In an old legend, it’s said that Mount Manaia, Maungaraho and Tokatoka were once situated in Hawaiki, the legendary pre-New Zealand home of the Māori. In this legend, the mountains raced each other to follow humans to the new land

p Tokatoka seems to have changed little since this photograph was taken in 1905, though the town at its foot has dwindled to a single tavern during the years

in the south. They raced at night but were frozen by the rising sun. Mount Manaia, the fastest, made it to Whangārei harbour, but Maungaraho and Tokatoka were fixed in place by the banks of the Northern Wairoa River.

By the early 1800s, Tokatoka had become a stronghold for the great Ngāti Whātua chief Tāoho, who was long engaged in border warfare with the Ngāpuhi people to the north. Many taua

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pilot, who would guide large ships in to dock at the many small towns and timber mills of the Northern Wairoa. The town that grew up around the base of the rock was called ‘one of the most picturesque’ in the area. It served as a point of export for gum, timber, farmed goods and raw materials, as well as the location of the Tokatoka Tavern, which still welcomes guests more than a century on. However, its first iteration was destroyed in a fire in 1928. ¢

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Students who have been learning the building trade at Dargaville High School’s innovative building academy have cause to celebrate, as the first of the homes they have built for the government’s Kainga Ora agency rolls out.

Local Dargaville artists are assembling a collection of pieces not just for display but for art lovers to take home from their forthcoming exhibition.

p Artists Steve Guthrie, Win Cutts and Averil Wheatley invite patrons to take home a masterpiece from the Muddy Waters Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition

p Home on the road — Dargaville’s visionary building academy delivered its first complete home last week, with help from house-moving experts

Head tutor Tim Pratt says that this achievement is just the beginning. The home, which was sent north via the newly reopened Mangamuka highway, is planned to be the first of six his students will complete this year.

“They are right up there with first-year apprentices, as we get them involved in all aspects of the build, a lot of which new apprentices on a regular site would not get the chance to do,” says Tim. “Moreover, because of this in-depth training, our employment placement rate is very high as builders and construction companies realise the skills these students have got.”

Kainga Ora is utilising the building skills of the group of 10 year 13 students and their three tutors to help build their way clear of the nation’s well-publicised housing shortage. The 20-metre-long, five-bedroom dwelling was bound for a family in Kaitaia, with more to come.

At the same time as producing housing now, the course provides builders who will help bolster the need for skilled staff in the trade. The programme has been well supported by Dargaville electricians, flooring professionals, plumbers, roofers, painters and other tradespeople.

“We’ve got two more conventional sized houses for Kainga Ora very close to completion right now, and all going well, we should be able to deliver at least three more by Christmas,” says Tim. Maungaturoto House Moving company Poyners deployed a large crew and heavy haulage technology to move the large home in one piece. Seasoned house movers at the company said that it was the ability to steer each wheel of their giant specialist trailer individually making it possible to complete the 200km move with ease. ¢

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selection on display will be ever-changing throughout the exhibition.”

The winter art sale starts on August 2 and runs for nearly two full months, finishing on September 30. A wide variety of subjects, media and styles will be on display from the entire spectrum of the local creative community in west Kaipara. Expect everything from the abstract to the photorealistic, with something to suit every taste.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Time to Celebrate Vaccination Sites

More than 75,000 COVID-19 doses have been administered in Northland.

30 percent of Northland’s eligible population have been vaccinated*. This is thanks to the hard work of the people on the ground delivering the vaccine and the willingness of our community to ensure they are protected against COVID-19.

We THANK YOU for protecting yourself and others.

At the moment in Northland, we’re vaccinating people: • 50 years and older, • kuia, kaumātua and their whānau (the people they live with and their carers), • people aged 16-64 and have a relevant underlying health condition, or • a person with a disability, or • someone caring for a person with a disability, or • are pregnant (any trimester).

If you meet the above criteria and live in Northland you can call a Māori Health Provider or the COVID Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26 (8am to 8pm, 7 days) and they will make the booking for you and answer any questions.

There are also a number of pharmacies and general practices in Northland currently offering the COVID-19 vaccination programme. If your pharmacy or GP is offering the programme they will be in touch with you directly.

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Reserves fund calls for projects u by Andy Bryenton

A Kaipara District Council funding disbursement for those seeking to add value to green spaces in their towns is open for applicants until August 13.

Funds collected by the council from land developers to help create green spaces and family-friendly parks are a big part of the civic planning process. A change to the rules around how these funds could be allocated in 2018 opened the way for more community involvement.

The Reserves Contribution Fund has assisted in several improvement projects during its 2020 round. Going into 2021, council staff are confident that p Community projects to replant, expand or improve reserves and green spaces may be eligible for a financial boost there will be another strong this month show of interest.

“The objective of the policy is to help Restoration Society and the Mangawhai groups create, improve and reprioritise Activity Zone. This year, there will be how open spaces and reserves are used three levels of funding to apply for, in their communities,” says the KDC’s bracketed with dollar values and drawing media liaison. from a total funding pool of $300,000.

“Projects could include adding capacity Assistance is available from the or enhancing existing open spaces KDC for applicants unfamiliar with the through landscaping, equipment provision process. Applications must be in council or developing walking tracks.” hands by August 13 at the latest ahead Last year, recipients of disbursements of deliberations on just who will receive from the fund included the Paparoa a windfall to get their reserve renovation Lions Club, the Cheviot Street Reserve project off to a healthy financial start. ¢

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As term two starts, school lunches are on the menu for many schools around the district taking part in the government’s food for students programme. Dargaville Primary School reports success.

Deputy principal Marty Lucich says that it was a fairly smooth transition as the lunch initiative was rolled out last term. This term has provided a fresh start with all the mechanisms in place to ensure success. He says that part of the secret to the uptake of the healthier, more balanced lunches has been the fact that they’re made locally

by Dargaville company Cornerstone.

“We’re glad to have kept our sourcing local, as there’s more care and attention to detail then.

Each day we have high-quality lunches delivered, packed ready for each room at the school. The students have their own rosters or plans for who acts as lunch monitor each day.”

There’s a neat circular economy to the way schools handle leftovers p Lunch monitors grab a hamper of handmade sandwiches, fruit and yoghurt packed by local and scraps, with any excess food company Cornerstone just ‘around the corner’ from going to the town’s community Dargaville Primary School pantry and scraps recycled into “The lunch programme helps some of animal feed with local farmers. Aside from the nutritional benefits of the our kids explore new things, as they’re healthy options Cornerstone provides, eating with their peers, and they might in Dargaville and at Te Kopuru Primary therefore experiment with new fruits and School is the experience of new flavours veggies, or flavours that they don’t try at for many students. home,” says Mr Lucich. ¢

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Postal remedy A halt in international mail services at the Paparoa Store and Post Centre recently saw local people forced to travel to Maungaturoto to send mail overseas after customers were told NZ Post had removed the specialised machine used to calculate postage rates and only items within New Zealand could be accepted.

However, last week a local resident made inquiries about the lack of usual NZ Post services through the organisation’s head office, and a swift response was received.

“NZ Post were yesterday made aware of an issue with international postal services at the NZ Post centre in the Paparoa Store,” a spokesman said.

“We were unaware of any issue until contacted and have talked to the owner of the Paparoa Store to have the situation remedied.

International mail services will again be available from Monday, August 2.”

ACT’s conversation with Dargaville u by Andy Bryenton

Three high-profile MPs from the ACT party addressed a sizeable Dargaville crowd last Wednesday, covering a range of topics as they prepared to re-engage with parliament next week.

Party leader David Seymour, Ruawai farmer and ACT rural spokesperson Mark Cameron, and party social development spokesperson Karen Chhour were welcomed to the Lighthouse Function Centre by a group which it was revealed, during a question and answer session, comprised many local farmers, lifestyle block owners and business leaders, among others. Mr Cameron introduced the event as part of ACT’s Honest Conversations Tour. The initiative has seen the MPs speak at 46 such symposia across New Zealand during the current parliamentary recess.

“We’re addressing the shoddy lawmaking and the vacuous and asinine policy making which is adversely affecting rural New Zealand,” said Mr Cameron.

Cameron turned over the microphone to Ms Chhour. The latter recounted her experiences with and a desire to rectify issues with the agency for children now known as Oranga Tamariki.

However, it was ACT leader David Seymour who spent the longest time addressing the audience. Seymour covered topics as diverse as the rollback of Significant Natural Area mapping in the north, firearms control, the housing crisis, charter schools and the so-called ‘ute tax’, which spurred public protests nationwide a fortnight ago.

p ACT MPs Karen Chhour, David Seymour, and Mark Cameron spoke to an attentive Dargaville audience on political matters of the day

“When parliament goes back on Tuesday, I want to make sure that ACT MPs have talked to more of their constituency than anyone else. We’re in the representation business, so we are also in the listening business,” Mr Seymour stated before fielding questions

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“Some scintist reckins we be in big trubble if we get this new Delter virus strane here in kiwiland we gonna havta lock down to number four again.”

Ya see wot I meen readas. Doom and gloom froma Boss. Well, his gerlfren’ Sharlene came over ta the woolshed steps with cuppatees and herd wot he was sayin.

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Sharlene slipped me half a muffin (yum) and read stuff froma bit of papa she had in her skoolteacha voice: “New Zealand is the top best place suited to survive a global collapse of society, according to a study.”

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Farmers in the agricultural red sector are gearing up for a celebration of their unique skills and contribution to the Kiwi table and economy, as the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand awards seeks nominees.

Dairying awards have long shed light on the positive impact of progressive dairy farming on national prosperity.

However, this is the first time that farmers focussing on the other facet of the livestock industry have had a chance to shine. Beef+Lamb CEO Sam McIvor says that it’s time to celebrate the people, the science, technology and innovation that makes New Zealand’s red meat sector world-leading.

“We are delighted to be opening nominations for these awards, which incorporate the sheep and beef industries, including dairy beef. It is the first time that the red sector has had an opportunity to showcase its excellence, to the industry and the wider public, through an event such as the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards.”

Nominations are being sought from among local farmers, as the Kaipara is home to many innovative livestock operations of considerable success.

There are a total of eight categories; the Emerging Achiever Award for those at the start of their beef and lamb journey, the People Development Award for those investing in their team, a Significant Sector Contribution Award, a Rural Champion Award, the Science and

Research Award for those pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the sector, a Technology Award, Innovation Farming Award and the coveted Market Leader Award.

Mr McIvor says that the categories are deliberately diverse to encourage a complete discussion and appreciation of the so-called red sector.

“They give us the chance to tell our story and celebrate an industry that forged our nation’s reputation as a producer of highquality protein for the world,” said Mr McIvor.

“I really encourage anyone working within the sector to consider either entering or nominating a person or organisation that has, or continues to, make a difference to the productivity, profitability, sustainability or wellbeing of our sector.”

You can nominate your own farm or that of a respected colleague or neighbour. Locals are encouraged p Beef and lamb farmers are set to showcase their contribution to the economy, through a new nationwide to visit beeflambnz.com/awards award for their industry before August 27 to ensure a strong Kaipara showing for the first inaugural awards gala in late 2021. ¢

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A new dam project at Redhill, near Glinks Gully on the Pouto Peninsula, is proceeding apace, with plans to have its first stage operational by year’s end.

A recent report on the project shows that excavators have stripped away 12 metres of peaty topsoil to expose what will become the floor of the dam. This is set to be covered with a synthetic liner to prevent water loss before the dam is filled.

By the numbers, both phase one and the recently resource-consentapplied phase two are significant tasks, which will deliver even larger metrics.

The first section, under construction now, will have a reservoir perimeter of approximately 1.4km. When complete, it will hold close to 270,000 cubic metres of water, the equivalent of 1,100 Olympicsized swimming pools. It’s dedicated to irrigating agricultural land, with keen interest already shown in the combination of a reliable water source and Pouto’s rich soils.

This first phase, however, is dwarfed by phase two, which was outlined to Te Kopuru residents at a meeting late last month. With additional dam walls installed, the volume of the final Redhill reservoir will top out at close to three million cubic metres of water. This new lake will have an area of 42 hectares.

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of land could conceivably be irrigated from this source, using water that would otherwise flow out to sea and be lost.

That represents a massive shift in land usage; perhaps the most significant one for the Pouto area since kauri logging gave way to dairying. The favourable soil conditions of the peninsula, combined with water supplies to mitigate what can be hot and dry coastal summers, would see the potential for crops as diverse as coffee, hemp, bananas, avocados, kiwifruit and more. Peanuts, a crop in

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The secondary possible use of the Redhill reservoir could benefit Dargaville residents who suffer water restrictions during summer droughts. Linking to the dam on completion was the Kaipara District Council’s preferred case in the recently voted-in Long Term Plan for the region. However, in the final edit of the document a more cautious approach was adopted. ¢

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Dargaville’s Christmas parade is in the planning stages now, with the local Lions Club once again taking the helm, recruiting the assistance of parade coordination veteran Wendy Dunn and several other citizens.

The aim for 2021 is to present the biggest parade ever. Custom flags are ready to hang in the main street, prize money for top floats is being sourced, and fun groups such as a brass band and Dargaville’s own ukulele orchestra have already been contacted to brighten up the Yuletide festival.

“The theme this year is a Storybook Christmas, which opens up all kinds of options,” says Wendy. “You’ve got your classic Christmas stories and also the full scope of books and comics to use as inspiration. We’re keen that more businesses get involved this year, as it’s great, inexpensive and very positive public relations.”

This year, some fresh ideas are out there for participation. There’s no need to build a huge float based on a flat deck truck or trailer to get involved. The parade team welcomes classic cars and motorbikes, bicycles and e-bikes, quads and side-by-sides

bedazzled with tinsel and festive colours. If you have a convertible car or a ute with an open deck, offer to drive for your favourite club, team or business, all they need to do is provide costumes in a festive or storybook theme. That means we could see anything from superheroes to princesses, pirates, witches, aliens and cowboys, to name but a few.

The organisers also note that cool costumes are tucked away in plenty of wardrobes. Participants in cultural groups, cosplay, stage challenge events and local theatre are likely to have something to brighten up the parade. Those who are stuck might hire a costume from Dargaville Little Theatre’s collection. For all comers, entry forms are available now. Register your participation by grabbing a form from Moran’s Book Store in Dargaville, and plan for a fun and festive parade on November 27. ¢

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

Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert – 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle.

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Alcoholics Anonymous – Dargaville AA meetings held at the Lighthouse Church, Corner of Normanby & Parore Streets. Use Parore Street 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. Second Monday of each month. Garden ramble. Shared lunch, trading table. Phone 021 0854 2003.

Blokart Sailing – Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz.

Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information. Open 7 days a week.

Dargaville Cancer Support Group – Meets every third Tuesday at 10am in the nurses lounge at the Dargaville Hospital Community Health building. All welcome. Contact May 027 405 2240 or Ken 09 439 4452.

Dargaville Contract Bridge Club – Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm. At the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Embroidery Group – 3rd Thursday 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,Corner of Normanby &Parore Street, Dargaville.

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Dargaville Girls Brigade – For girls 5–15 yrs.

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Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club – Meets third Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite the old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800. Next meet September.

Dargaville Quilters – Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month

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Dargaville Scout Group – For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889 Dargaville Women’s Club – Meets the third Thursday of every month, 10am at the tea kiosk in memorial park. Phone Marilyn 439 6648.

Drop-in Centre – Tuesdays 10am–Noon at the Town Hall — foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All are welcome! $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776.

Northern Wairoa Genealogy – Learn how to trace your family history, DNA, Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays at 12.30-2pm.

Members meeting 4th Sunday at 2pm Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club – Meet at the Boating Club 5pm Monday and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.

Grow Paparoa Inc Whakatipu Paparoa Community Gardens – Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays 10am - 12pm, 2070 Paparoa Valley Road, Paparoa.

Justice of the Peace Signing Desk – Justices of the Peace will be available every Thursday from Noon-1pm at the Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street.

Kaihu Valley Music Club – Every third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra – Wednesdays 6–7pm.

New members are welcome - either experts or beginners. At Greenways center. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers are welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam – Wednesdays 5.30pm-7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow Street, through school terms only. Gold coin donation.

Mainly Music – Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499.

Make a Friend Playgroup – 0–5 years, Thursdays 9.00am–12pm. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Gloria 022 104 0076.

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

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Association – Starts at 7.00pm. Mondays Anglican Parish Hall, Tuesdays Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays Dalmation Hall.

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

Parkinson’s Northland – 1st Thursday of the month at 10.15am. Alternately support meetings at St. Johns Hall, Normanby Street and a coffee group at a member’s home. Contact Vicki Sadgrove 09 437 6876/ 021 268 4973.

Peggy Purls in our Community – Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am, at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street. 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 Inc. – Drop-in every Tuesday 10am-2pm for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Road.

Stitches and Craft – 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville.

10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Te Kopuru Salvation Army Share & Prayer Drop in – Every Tuesday 10:30am-12:30am at Coronation Hall.

Enquiries email TKcoronationhall1911@gmail.com or ph Rachel 021 133 7560.

Te Kopuru Village Drop-in – Wednesdays 10am12pm at St.Peters Hall.

The 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 Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685.

Wednesday Crafts – Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on 43 Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch will be served.

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Community/Senior Lunch Maungaturoto – 1st Wednesday of every month. St. John Hall, Maungaturoto. Morning tea at 10.30am with lunch at 12pm.

Kaipara Marchers – Practice Wednesdays 4.30-6pm Maungaturoto. Phone Lyn 022 070 8674.

Whangarei Shopping Bus Trip – All ages bus trip to Whangarei. Pick up from the Maungaturoto Retirement Home, 9.30am. Return time varies depending on need and arrangement. Bookings are advised but not required. 2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of every month.

Fun and Games – Every Monday morning 10am-

12pm, at the Anglican Church in the Footprints room Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto.

Mangawhai Community/Senior Lunch Mangawhai – 2nd Thursday of every month. Mangawhai Community Hall, noon.

Kaipara Dog Training Club – Wednesdays at 4.30pm, Mangawhai Domain.

Kaiwaka Kaipara Young Farmers – Last Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Three Furlongs Bar and Grill 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka. Contact chairman Kurtis Danks 021 159 8453 kwdanks@gmail.com

Sports Northern Wairoa Youth Rugby – Saturdays 9am at the Pioneer Rugby Park. See draw on Facebook each week “Northern Wairoa Youth Rugby” Rugby League Junior Rugby League Northland Competition – Blue Goose, Whangarei Northern Wairoa Teams, Nursery, U6’s and U8’s start 9am U10’s 10am, U12’s 11am - Sundays

Markets Dargaville Twilight – Indoor Market at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street, Dargaville 27th August 2021 5pm–7pm Mangawhai Village Market – Every Saturday at the mangawhai beach school hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917.

Dargaville monthly market – 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $7 per table — book now 09 439 7243.

Paparoa Farmers Market – Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa.

Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day – 1st Sunday, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802.

Te Kopuru Dizzy’s Market– Every Saturday 12pm– 3pm Coronation Hall Community Market $7 per stall contact Liz phone 020 4021 1114.

August Dargaville Business Network – Next Meeting 10th August. Contact Sue on 027 241 6380.

September Dargaville Tourism Network – Next Meeting 16th Sep. Contact Lorraine on 027 525 822.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 3 2021

Kaipara Service Directory

ATJ

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• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc

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• Boats • Campers & RVs • Caravans

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PH: 021 240 6764 KEITH call today – we come to YOU 37 BEACH ROAD DARGAVILLE PO BOX 264 DARGAVILLE

24 Hours — 09 439 8016 Locally owned and operated The Point of Difference

Jessica Young – 020 4119 1299 office@dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

Now Available After School pick up service from St Josephs, Selwyn Park & Te Kopuru Schools Pick up/Drop off services

www.bigwatertanks.co.nz

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd

Bruce Young – 027 575 7377 www.dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions

or 09 436 3929 www.floorsandingnorth.co.nz

5 PORRITT STREET RUAWAI Ph 09 439 2416 • 021 210 6179 tgkumara@yahoo.co.nz

overlays, matrix, floorsanding

ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

0274 914 091

Replacement or repair of stonechip windscreens

Carpet Laying Repairs Re-Stretching Floor preparation

Mobile 027 352 2871

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CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

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After School Care and Holiday Programme for 5-13 year olds

OPEN 3.00pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday Hokianga Road, Dargaville BE IN QUICK!

Ed’s Floorsanding

T. GLASS PANELBEATERS

Grant Hambly 027 459 2622

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth

Water Tanks Water Filters Water Pumps Plumbing Supplies

0800 244 928

09 439 8210 | 027 497 2929 sales@aztecaluminium.co.nz

ContaCt Grant on: C: 021 245 3399 P: 09 439 7389 E: grant@granttregidgabuilders.co.nz W: www.granttregidgabuilders.co.nz

Grant Tregidga Builders Ltd For all your building needs, from pre-planning to finish

AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA

• EXCAVATIONS • TRENCHING • DRAINS & WATER TABLES • POST BORING • SITE CLEARANCE • TIP TRUCK FOR LOAD REMOVALS • ROCK BUCKET & “THUMB” EXPERIENCED OPERATOR

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

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021 056 7665

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• Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Using worms, sun and time - we process all our liquid waste into rich compost.

Composted for 3 years - low in NPK, tested PH7

40L BAGS FOR SALE AT THE GATE. 906 Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

Phone: 09 423 7014

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www.macjimray.co.nz

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available

PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 Mobile 027 273 6865

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588

Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

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Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz 15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

morrisandmorris.co.nz

OMAMARI LOGGING Fire wood: gum/macrocarpa/pine, delivery available.

Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines.

Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501

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

OPTOMETRISTS THURSDAY’S 10.30AM — 4.00PM Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

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Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

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Kaipara Service Directory Mobile hose doctor, welding & mechanic service crew Fabrication in steel, stainless & aluminium 100%NZ

Repairs & modifications

keeping it kiwi

AIRCONDITIONING R E F R I G E R A T& IREFRIGERATION ON

Call us, visit us or email us for any big or small jobs!

SPECIALISTS IN: HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING | REFRIGERATION RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Registered electrician

0800 HOSEDOC

We Do it Right… Professional Workmanship 4 Totara Street, Dargaville | 10a Finlayson Street, Whangarei

100A Jervois Street, Dargaville | westcoaststeelworx@gmail.com www.westcoaststeelworx.com

P: 09 439 6007 M: 027 481 1285 E: info@waverefrigeration.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 10 August 2021 edition is Monday 9 August 2021

For Sale

Livestock

Tree Services

Vehicle Removal

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

BUYING COLOSTRUM milk — first milk or penicillin milk — paying 20c litre — phone Craig Rowlands 027 204 8686.

KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local.

WANTED GONE? picking up dead/unwanted cars in July. Dargaville area. Phone 09 439 7573 to make your car disappear.

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

Work Wanted

CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine - Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk lots $20 per cubic metre, small lots $40 per cubic metre plus freight. B&H Whangarei are also available for all types of fencing.

Call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458.

FIREWOOD, DRY hotmix of gum & cypress. In bulk, $90 per cubic metre delivered in Dargaville area. Phone or text Henry 021 734 906.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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.

Garage Sale Monthly Market Saturday 7th August Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre.

8am till noon, Something for everyone.

09 439 7243 Wanted To Buy SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Personal Country Romance

A country lady who is seeking a like-minded gentleman.

Standing at 5’5 with a slim build, blonde hair & hazel eyes.

She is an outdoors lady, who enjoys fishing, tramping, cooking, travelling, gardening and spending time with that someone special.

To meet, Please call & quote code 63

0800 446 332

DARGAVILLE SALE

THURSDAY 5TH AUGUST 10 x 2yr Simx Steers 15 x 2yr W/F Heifers 25 x Aut Born 15mth W/F Steers 15 x Aut Born 15mth W/F & Charx Heifers 40 x 1yr W/F Steers 50 x Aut W/F & Angx Wnr Steers 30 x Aut W/F & Ang Wnr Heifers Vendors Include: Te Ruaroa Ltd, Wyatt Farms Ltd Bryndwr Trust #2 (Anna Blair) | Hooper Family Trust

Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Michael Younger 027 439 4023

Septic Tank Services MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

Trade & Services GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

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

Leave your watch at Moran’s Bookshop for 3 day battery change (unless requiring further service) Distinction Jewellers

DAYS A YEAR

Property Maintenance 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd. RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto.

Phone Garden2go 021 0218 1111.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

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• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Phone or Txt Paul

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

NEST.ORG.NZ/DONATE RESCUE MISSIONS

Nurseries & Plants 2,000 PITTOSPORUMS, Photinia, Corokia, Proteas, Grevillea, Manuka, Flaxes, Grasses, and Indoor plants all ready now. Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Phone 09 439 5556.

WATCH BATTERIES REPLACED

DONATE ONLINE

21,000 365

VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 021 81111.

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HIGH SPEED HELICOPTERS

YOUR CONTRIBUTION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE ELECTRICITY RESCUE HELICOPTERS OF NORTHLAND, A SERVICE MANAGED BY NORTHLAND EMERGENCY SERVICES TRUST. HELP KEEP OUR EMERGENCY RESCUE HELICOPTERS IN THE AIR, SUPPLYING AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES, MEDICAL FLIGHTS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES TO NORTHLAND.

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

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Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA Stud

Valley Brook Sport HorSeS Presents Doc’s Silver Cloud Registered Paint Stallion by Doc’s Silver Bar PH out of Firemist Cheyenne Princess PH. Available for service, carries the blood lines of A Touch of Hillbilly PH, Van Dee Bars PH, 44 QH, Scribbles American PH just to mention a few.

Offspring have been very successful across all disciplines.

12 generations of colour carries both Overo & Tabiano gene 15.2.HH Live coloured foal guarantee $800 plus grazing.

Contact Paul & Michelle 027 271 2022 • 09 439 5073

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 3 2021

Situations Vacant RELIEF MILKER 220 cows, 12 minutes from Dargaville.

Phone 09 439 5302.

Caring for our community Atawhaitia Te Takiwa

Health Coach Arataki Ministries Ltd FULL TIME

TE KOPURU SCHOOL Teacher Aide 20 hours per week, immediate start.

Contact Lee Anderson 09 439 1802 or lee@tekopuru.school.nz

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Support Worker to work as a Health Coach at Dargaville Medical Centre.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the wellbeing of their community to support patients with health literacy, self-management and to navigate other services.

It is essential the successful applicant will have: • Relevant experience in mental health and addictions and/or self-management support of long-term conditions.

• Good communication skills; verbal and written • A full and clean driver’s licence • A clear police record • Hold a Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions (L4) or equivalent (preferred but not essential) Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Current CV and a cover letter can be emailed to jan@aratakimin.co.nz Applications close: Friday 13th August 2021

Public Notices

Bereavement

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, 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, or 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.

BIG RIVER FM Special General Meeting To discuss the future of Dargaville’s Community Radio Station. If you listen to Big River FM, have previously been involved, would like to be or are just vaguely interested, please come along to this one meeting. To be held at the ANZAC Theatre, Town Hall Building, Hokianga Rd on 10 August at 7:30pm. Enquiries 021 117 6732.

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

located in Kaiwaka/Mangawhai is looking for a Self Motivated Person, with an Engineering background to join our Team.

If this sounds like you, give us a call!

022 081 2851

NOW HIRING

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ TYPESETTER We require an experienced graphic designer/typesetter for a full-time role.

Based in Dargaville.

We are so thankful to have been a part of your family and to have known you throughout all these years.

We will remember all the memories you created with us all & are so grateful for all the time and effort you put into all the grandchildren & opening your doors to all the extended grandchildren.

Thanks to everyone who supported and took care of Gloria and the whānau throughout this time.

May you Rest in Peace now Papa Love from the Epere whānau.

PROBLEMS WITH a boundary fence? For free, friendly, confidential advice, from trained volunteers, call into Citizens Advice Bureau 37 Hokianga Rd, Town Hall Building or phone 439 6100.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS firewood raffle won by A. Beetson 027 123 6565.

BAYLYS BEACH COMMUNITY POT LUCK DINNER NW GOLF CLUB Friday 13th August 2021 Doors open at 5.30pm.

Meal 6.30pm.

Please bring along a dish to share.

Families welcome, Local music.

DARGAVILLE MUSEUM AGM will be held at the Lighthouse Function Centre Sunday 29th August 2021 starting 1.30pm Guest Speaker: Georgia Kirby, Curator at Kiwi North Museum.

DARGAVILLE PRODUCTION

Public Notices

STOCK CAR CLUB INC

AGM 8TH AUGUST

1.00PM AT CLUBROOMS

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Te Houhanga Urupa 11am Saturday 7th August 2021 at Te Houhanga Marae Station Road, Dargaville Enqs: Phone 09 439 5907 evgs

Hire a meeting room, a hot desk or seek assistance for your community or business needs.

Seed DARGAVILLE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS HUB

NorthChamber BA5 4 August 5.15pm to 7pm at Time To... Normanby Street, Dargaville Dargaville Business Network Meeting 10 August 7am–8.3am at the SEED

Visiting this month:

• Northland Inc — 18 August 9am–3pm • Volunteering Nthld — 18 August 9am–3pm • Creative Northland — 24 August 9am–3pm Phone the SEED to make a booking SEED Co-Working Office Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 0464 info@theseed.co.nz

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SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

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RHODA 0274 800 691

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CRAIG 021 461 668

SHEILA 027 498 5651

JILL 021 505 712

FORD ESCAPE ST-LINE FWD 2020

• 87,359km • 1997cc diesel engine • Automatic

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• 186,765km • 3199cc diesel engine • Automatic

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FORD F150 XLT 2020

4WD CREW CAB

• 2,687km • 2998cc diesel engine • Automatic

$160,000 + ORC

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• 14km • 999cc petrol engine • Automatic

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