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‘Ocean outfall’ sewage suggestion  by Paul Campbell

The Kaipara District Council will need to authorise further work on the ill-starred Mangawhai sewerage scheme, with commissioners now considering the final report of the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme Advisory Panel.

Baylys access way developments

Regular Baylys Beach visitors will have noticed some major changes to the Seaview Road entranceway …

Anniversary for gallery

After a ‘better than expected’ winter season, the White Rock Gallery is celebrating six months …

Exploring with electricity

Maungaturoto couple André and Elizabeth van den Berg are back home …

Among the findings is the suggestion of an ocean sewage outfall. The reticulation was originally undertaken to prevent septic tank pollution of the town’s seafront. The panel was appointed late last year as ‘a set of independent community eyes to review the scheme’. Commission chair, John Robertson now says “the report is comprehensive. Council now needs to commission further work to test the disposal options, and do further analysis on extending the reticulation system to enable more properties to hook up. Once we develop our proposals, we will engage and consult with the community.” In three key findings, the panel found firstly, ‘the capture of 100% of the properties within the scheme’s drainage district through mandatory connection and expansion of the reticulation network is essential for the long term health of the marine environment and provides the best financial outcome for the community’. Secondly, ‘the treatment plant is in general performing well but will however need more capacity added to specific components over the next five years’. In the matter of capacity, the report says that ‘land based disposal of the treated effluent through a combination of the existing Lincoln Downs Farm, the Mangawhai Community Park, and the Mangawhai Golf Course is the preferred option, but is dependent on further geotechnical investigations of

 Mangawhai sewage — ocean outfall an option?

the soakage capacity of the park and golf course’. ‘Failing this, an ocean based outfall should be investigated, whilst acknowledging Iwi objection to this option’. Mr Robertson said the panel was appointed because “we wanted them to review its fitness for purpose. We wanted them to review the capacity of its two key parts; the processing plant in Mangawhai and the Lincoln

Downs Farm where treated liquids are disposed of. “We also asked them to review and make recommendations on council policies that determine such things as whether connection to the scheme should be compulsory, how costs should be apportioned, and where and how quickly further reticulation to replace septic tanks should be progressed.” The report includes twenty-two recommendations in all. 

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 Baylys Beach Society Inc members Leesa Andrewes, Ditch Wade, Stephanie Calder, Jenny Huriwai and Suzy Liddell show off their new defibrillator. The potentially life saving device was gifted to residents by an anonymous donor and will be kept at the Baylys Beach Holiday Park for easy access.

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Dargaville Business Forum Dargaville Business Breakfast Meetings Present: Forum Meeting Pub Breakfast Charity Funding 11th 2015 11thAugust August 2015  The Life Education Trust van visited the students of Pouto School and they enjoyed a day of learning about healthy relationships and how to deal with bullies. The programme was delivered by tutor Bridget Harvey and her assistant Harold the giraffe. The trust teaches a whole range of programmes which supports and guides children while they are growing. “This is an amazing resource which all schools should take advantage of,” said principal Margie Ormsby. “It’s another approach to teaching and learning that children of all ages can enjoy.”

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Stu Wilson, ex All Black Martin Cheer, Topic: How to Apply for a Grant from Pub Ltd & Area Manager CEO Pub Charity Charity Ltd

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 The Dargaville High School Ball committee transformed the town hall into a mystical forest of Pandora for their recent annual ball themed from the movie Avatar. 500 meters of fabric hung from the ceiling around a waterfall of fairy-lights creating a central chandelier with spot lights and dancing star patterns adding to the atmosphere. This years Duke and Duchess were Dylan Kani and Delstancia Katoa, Beau and Belle were Jaz Hazeldine and Melanie McLaren, and the Prince and Princess were Artem Maltsev and Angie Hodgson. Photo courtesy Cactus Photography

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Baylys access way developments

Encouraging local businesses  by Ayla Miller

 by Ayla Miller

Regular Baylys Beach visitors will have noticed some major changes to the Seaview Road entranceway.

 Work begins at the Seaview Road access point to Baylys Beach

After being approached by the community, the Kaipara District Council and the Northland Regional Council are trialling some ‘soft engineering’ to keep the access way clear. “The community have done some research into this and suggested we try it,” said Kaipara District Council roading manager Henri van Zyl. These techniques have been used internationally and aim to stabilise the dunes in order to keep the access way open for vehicles. The developments are a trial and Mr van Zyl says only time will tell whether they are successful under local conditions or not. The stream has

been temporarily redirected to allow a dry platform for the machinery during the work. After the work is completed the stream will be diverted back to its original path. “The community wanted route security so that the access wasn’t determined by the weather. “There are quite a few tourists and locals going onto the beach using this access way so we are focussing our efforts here. It is a good example of the district council working with the regional council and the community.” In addition to this, the toilet block, platform and stairs are being upgraded in preparation for the high season. 

Ex All Black and Pub Charity Ltd area manager Stu Wilson and CEO Martin Cheer will be speaking to the Dargaville Business Forum breakfast meeting at the Northern Wairoa Hotel, on August 11 about how to apply for funding. Newly elected chair Peter Boyd says everyone is encouraged to come along to the meeting and learn how Pub Charity can assist their business or community group. The Dargaville Business Forum aims to promote the town as a thriving business area and Peter says the group has been gaining momentum. “In general there has been a change in direction in the past year and we will be pushing this over the next year. “We will be increasing how the subcommittee’s interact and encouraging more people to get behind them. It is a great opportunity to get things done in Dargaville.” As chair Peter hopes to increase collaboration between businesses and offer support through the subcommittee’s. Funds from Pub Charity have previously been used to help schools, community groups and projects such as town beautification. The meeting will take place from 6.45am and entry is $10, breakfast included. RSVP by August 7 to chairperson66@gmail.com 

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Capturing the Kaipara

Fishing flag flying

 by Ayla Miller

Matakohe based photographer James Hancox is showcasing Kaipara’s natural beauty through music videos for up and coming singer songwriter Huz.

 Filming a music video for singer/songwriter Huz in Matakohe

Hailing from Auckland, James began taking photos for charity organisations in 2009 after being inspired to make a difference by a comment on twitter by a herald photographer. “I thought, what if you were providing a service and a skill which you not only enjoyed providing, but also helped people.” When he moved to Matakohe to care for his stepfather he began photographing the landscape which eventually led to his involvement in shooting a music video using Kaipara as the backdrop. Scenes from the black and white video ‘Cold’ were shot on James’ property in Matakohe, near an old church and along Baylys beach. “Huz is a good friend of mine. He wanted the video to be natural and a little bit different. The video was filmed over two days

and display a number of time lapse videos.” Huz has recently put out a new album called ‘Back Home’ and James is working on a number of scenes for the new music video. Originally a people photographer, James says since moving to Matakohe he is taking more landscape photographs, and can’t decide which he prefers. “With people you get conversation and a story and you can capture candid moments, whereas landscapes are peaceful and you discover places you wouldn’t normally see.” He also uploads a different photo each day on his website for his ‘morningdaily’ venture, a series of photos taken during his morning walks, available for private use such as desktop backgrounds. Visit jameshancox.com to see more of his work. 

Correction The article titled ‘Spinning the woollen yarn’— published July 28 should have read: The exhibit includes a woollen wall hanging called ‘Spirit of the Kaipara’ by Grace Rushton.

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 There’s a new flag flying over the waters of the Kaipara harbour at Pahi, advertising the presence of the Pahi Boating and Fishing Club. The addition to the clubrooms by the wharf has been erected “to let people know where we are,” said club captain, Robin ‘Cookie’ Cooksey. As club stalwarts gathered to ‘wet the flag’ as it unfurled against the sky, a number of them vowed that when the club flag was not being run up “the current, and it had better be the future New Zealand flag, will be the only one going up there.”

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Anniversary for gallery  by Ayla Miller

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After a ‘better than expected’ winter season, the White Rock Gallery in Paparoa is celebrating six months of displaying local talent on August 2, with completely new art installments. Every six weeks the gallery gets a refresh. “This gives the artists an incentive to produce new pieces,” says committee member Hanna Stevens. “It has been going better than expected over winter so hopefully that will continue into the summer. “We get a lot of international tourists and people from all around New Zealand who are travelling along the Kauri Coast dropping in. We have had all kinds of fantastic comments from visitors about how it is adding to the Paparoa community. There have been a couple of new artists join and we are always on the look out for more. As they are local artists displaying their work, they must live in the Kaipara or have a strong connection to it,” she says. The gallery is currently working on an official website that will be ready in

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 Helen Budd and Shelly Dunn help to set up the new art installments at the White Rock Gallery

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also hold a members meeting on August 5 to discuss future plans for the gallery and to review how things have gone over the past six months. 

End of an era for Matarua  by Ann Morgan

Matarua Golf Club members are looking for a new home after 65 years on land at Ararua provided by the Sterling family. That land has now changed hands with the new owners discontinuing the leased area. Club secretary Derek Hope says members and local community salute the huge contribution of the use of land for the course spanning two generations of the Sterling family, “As the property has been sold, the land is no longer available to the club and the course will close on November 30, being the final date for a game.” The Matarua club was originally developed and established in 1950 by a group of returned servicemen and farmers in the community, from

Matakohe and Ararua, which combined to form the club name and it has grown from there. “As the land has just sold, the club has no set plans at this stage. There are about 50 local members who play regularly, and approximately 300 members in total.” Mr Hope said. “It has always been a very strong community facility and will be a big loss to the area and sadly missed. Schools, hospice, churches and sports clubs have used the premises for meetings or fundraising. There have been many successes over the years and the course has served us well as a whole.

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New cyberbullying laws Action is underway at a national level to expand the fight against bullying, in the wake of the Education Review Office’s steps to ensure emotional safety of students, including the prevention of bullying and sexual harassment in Kaipara and throughout New Zealand schools. A Bill has been introduced which reflects the increasing use of computers and smartphones in the community, aimed at curbing cyberbullying and better supporting victims. The Harmful Digital Communications Bill introduces a range of measures to address damaging electronic communications spread through methods such as emails, texts and social media posts. “The law changes will prevent and reduce the potentially devastating harm caused by cyberbullying and other modern forms of harassment and intimidation,” said Justice Minister Amy Adams. “In recent years, we’ve seen a number of alarming incidents that have highlighted the need for legislation to deal with perpetrators who use the internet in ways that traumatise victims. “This Bill tackles cyberbullying head on. Under existing laws, trying to remove abusive, intimidating and distressing material from the internet can be difficult, drawn out and costly, and there are few sanctions available to aid such efforts and to hold offenders to account. “The measures we’re bringing in will simplify the process for getting harmful

 Justice Minister Amy Adams

communications off the internet quickly and effectively, while still respecting free speech rights,” said Ms Adams. It will provide online content hosts with a Safe Harbour process for handling complaints and it will make it an offence to send messages and post material online that deliberately cause serious emotional distress. This fills a gap in the law by creating a new offence of incitement to commit suicide, that applies where the person does not attempt to take their own life and also clarify existing laws. 

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Exploring with electricity

Festival all about the bass

 by Ayla Miller

Bass lovers will welcome the New Year in style with Northern Bass 15/16 announcing their first installment of artists to appear at the popular Mangawhai festival from December 29-31.

Maungaturoto couple André and Elizabeth van den Berg are back home from a mammoth expedition travelling from Auckland to Christchurch in their 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car. The trip took them five days there and seven days to return. The couple had to charge their vehicle 36 times, 12 of those being whilst they slept. “I’ve always been interested in technology and so has Elizabeth. When electric cars came into play, we always wanted one but couldn’t afford it and we didn’t want a hybrid, so when used ones from Japan became available we bought one,” said André.  André and Elizabeth van den Berg arrive in Christchurch after “As far as we know we a five day journey in their 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car made the record time to travel that distance in a vehicle like only drive for one and a half hours this one.” at a time, before having to stop and The cars are designed for everyday recharge for an average of four and a use, rather than cross country half hours which they did the majority expeditions. California’s Zero Emission of at holiday parks. Vehicle program requires vehicle They used this time to prepare food, companies to produce a percentage of update their logs and to explore some zero emission cars. unexpected stopovers. To do this, the companies create The vehicle costs around $3.50 to electric cars with the minimum specs run for 100 kilometres and Andre says allowed, resulting in cars with short it is their dream car. “The electric motor ranges. It is this short range that made gives you such a fluent drive and it is the trip such a challenge. They could very quiet.” 

 Crowds enjoy a previous Northern Bass festival

The line up includes kiwi band Shapeshifter as the headlining act alongside Skepta, Foreign Beggars, Chali 2NA, DJ Marky, Ladi 6, Machine Drum and many more. With a second announcement still to come, Northern Bass 15/16 is looking to becoming a fixed feature on New Zealand’s music festival calendar. “Getting to see Shapeshifter perform on the Northern Bass main stage has been a long term goal of mine,” says festival director Gareth Popham. “We can’t wait to see how all of these artists make their mark on Northern Bass.” For the first time festival goers will have three days to

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the summer it is a route for numerous tourists from the local camp ground. There are no footpaths, lights, water or sewerage. In 1881 we did get a new wharf. Maybe we are still paying for that, although the wharf has long gone. So, how can KDC justify a 271% rates increase in 10 years and a 27 % increase this year. These rate increases do not increase land value… they decrease it. Peter Dyer Matakohe Wharf Road Abridged. Ed Find

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GREAT INDOORS Healthy home, healthy life  by Andy Bryenton

It’s been a huge issue in the news recently — and the focus of a new act of law requiring landlords to thoroughly insulate their investment properties. When it comes to the health of our homes, it would seem that we Kiwis lag behind other developed nations. In our maritime climate, with its damp, cold winters this is a recipe for disaster, filling hospital waiting rooms with the complications of respiratory distress. Immune systems taxed by fighting mold, draughts and chills are less able to tackle bouts of cold and flu. Of course, damp and mould are quick

to eat away at the very structure of unprotected homes. There is an easy solution to this malady — all a home needs to be healthy is a combination of good ventilation, good insulation and efficient heating. Insulation is the best understood of the three, and the focus of incoming legislation, as its aim is to keep heat in and cold out. insulation in the roof cavity, under the floor (where possible)

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In all forms of motorsport, the kind of ‘blue sky’ design and development used to dominate the racetrack fulfills a practical purpose for more prosaic application as well. Those advances in weight saving, safety, power and handling engineered to provide podium finishes filter through to the workaday vehicles which make up the bulk of any marque’s stable, in turn spurring sales and generating enough company revenue to tackle another grueling year of high-speed autosport. It’s very much the same for today’s modern off road machines as it is for those road cars which have brandname brothers in WRC and Formula One competition. Big races can make or

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It’s a trend in modern utes — when the core product reaches a certain stage in its shelf life, manufacturers take out the pad and paper to give it a facelift. Sometimes a rummage through the parts bin adds bigger wheels, beefier suspension, roll bars and nudge bars and acres of lamps. There are already two utes on the market which have followed this formula, tagging themselves with a permutation of AMG-Mercedes’ marketing speak. The Toyota Hilux Black Edition and the Holden Colorado Black Edition shamelessly borrow the chic of the howlingly mad AMG Black Edition sports cars, famously spine-pulverising Nürburgring attack dogs designed to make already loopy AMG-tuned Mercs into weapons of speed-limit destruction. Now another German brand has picked up the Black Edition fever — though their proximity to Mercedes HQ has seen them change the terminology slightly. The Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label edition tweaks the popular ute with the addition of a little bit of everything a dab of style with huge alloy rims and alcantara trim, a touch of sports-car DNA from the company’s Golf GTi heritage with a fat steering wheel and carbon fibre accents, and a whole lot of serious off-road truck bling in the form of matt black steel bars, steps and blindingly powerful bi-xenon headlights. There’s even an under-ride guard to protect the underbody and drivetrain. So far so good, and the Amarok is a competent

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ute on which to build this Dark Label monument. Euro priced, but definitely Euro specced, the Amarok can safely have its name uttered in the rarefied company of the Hilux and Ranger. VW have also added heated seats to the Dark Label, which plays into a pervasive way of thinking about what is, at it’s core, as much of a rough and tumble working man’s ute as any Japanese or American offering. If a traditional ute is like the workman it serves, then the Amarok has the

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Dining & ENTERTAINMENT Taste of the Kaipara Whether it is for a special occasion, to satisfy a craving or to have a night off from cooking, Dargaville has something for everyone when it comes to eateries.

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The Northern Wairoa Hotel located at 70 Victoria Street, serves up a hearty meal offering locals and those passing through, a true taste of Kaipara. The hotel’s colonial design captures the early pioneering days, with wood panelled hallways, carved bannisters and vintage furniture. A large dining area offers a place to relax and unwind whilst experiencing this piece of local history. The Aratapu Tavern, situated at 701 Pouto Road, offers a unique taste of rural kiwi life, with a warm fire to chase away any winter blues. “We have our finger-licking good ribs and hot and hearty lamb shanks, along with our weekly deep fried treats,” proprietor Donice Morris says, and with a number of upcoming events, “we are gearing up for a busy summer.” Raan Ahaan Thai Aroi Dee restaurant at 57 Victoria Street, offers authentic Thai flavours and are currently away learning more about Thai cooking. They will be opening again on August 9, with a range of new recipes discovered during their travels.

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Kiwi Made Crafted the kiwi way Most evocatively reflecting New Zealand artistry is probably the carving of greenstone — pounamu. B’arch wear at 85 Victoria St Dargaville, in the McKay’s Arcade have a wide variety of creations available including the inanga jade which is pale in colour and varies from translucent to opaque. They also have blue inanga, which is one of the rarest to find, from the South Island. The pieces on offer are created by skilled craftsmen carvers with no two the same. Laybys are welcome. For something a little more prosaic, but ever popular take a look at their made in NZ t shirts. Big River Art Gallery resident artist Jean Sircombe has a wide variety of paintings available including the scenes of the local area and nature pieces created in pastels, acrylic or oil paints. Many are bought by tourists and are sent overseas. The gallery which is at 17 Murdoch St, Mangawhare — Dargaville, also offers services for cleaning or restoring of paintings as well as commissioned art work. Goodlifesoap is located at 105 Victoria Street, Dargaville, and has a

Made in Dargaville! Goat’s milk soap, soy candles, bath bombs and skin care.

range of candles, soaps and shea butter which is the soft filling of the shea nut and is used as a natural moisturiser and skin conditioner. The popular shea butter whip is mixed with coconut oil, sweet almond oil, mango butter and fragranced with either lavender or vanilla essential oil. One dollar from every large pot of their fair-trade wild harvested shea butter sold, until December 4, will be donated to improve living conditions in Ghana. Go to www.goodlifesoap. co.nz. Plumbing and Heating Centre Ltd have been providing quality products and service since 1972, servicing the wider Kaipara area and beyond and offering technical advice ranging from heating, water systems, plumbing, roofing, drainlaying, bathroomware, fires, septic tanks and much more. Their wood fire selections are kiwi made including Metro’s Masport along with many other products. They are at 102 Jervois St, Dargaville. 

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WRIGHT DESIGN

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

40+ years experience • All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0 Ask Brian for your discount 360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573 office 09 423 8092 or 09 431 2544 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz www.wrightdesign.co.nz

LIFESTYLER SERVICE DIRECTORY

Kaipara

Phone to advertise 09 439 6933

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER AUGUST 4 - 2015

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 11 August 2015 edition is 10am, Monday 10 August 2015. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Work Wanted

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

Sole Man

HIGH QUALITY conventional bales for sale. Rye/clover mix. $12 incl GST per/bale. Please contact Glenn on 021 983 734.

Foot Reflexology at The Beach.

HIGH QUALITY round hay bales 5ft for sale. Rye/ clover mix. $120 plus GST per/bale. Please contact Glenn on 021 983 734.

Ph: 09 439 6068

I’M LOOKING FOR A JOB Quals:

HOMEOWNERS ELECTRICAL Work - call your local inspector for livening and certification. Call A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

Sole Charge office Will consider anything

To Let

Ph: Lesley

NICE 3 Bedroom House - Very close to town. Mature couple pref. No dogs, No smokers, Refs required, $260 pw. Phone 09 439 5969.

439 7607

Firewood For Sale

CARPENTER/BUILDER - decks, alterations, kitchens, bathrooms etc. Call Lee on 021 0236 2454.

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

Nurseries & Plants

Lost

Bright Orange Has the name ‘Daniel Aspinall’ Etched into the side as well as contact number. Was bitten off by shark while fishing at Mahuta Gap on 27/7/15

$400 REWARD OFFERED

Save Lives

• ALL GLASS REQUIREMENTS

NEW LOCATION:

• SPECIAL RATES FOR PENSIONERS

TOKATOKA

Situations Vacant SALES REPRESENTATIVES wanted. If you can sell & want a job send your CV to jobs@nsmm.co.nz or phone 09 439 6933.

MEDICA LE L IL

Caring for our community Atawhai Tia Te Takiwa

Practise Nurse/Team Leader R/N required for a busy Medical Centre This is a full time position. Leadership skills and computer literate. Strong decision making skills and excellent critical thinking Ideally Practise Nursing, A&E or acute assessment experience but this is not essential

 09 439 6123 102 Jervois St Dargaville Mon to Fri 7am - 5pm

BE FIRE SAFE THIS WINTER

PAINTING AND Paperhanging Qualified tradesman for all your decorating requirements. Competitive rates, free quotes, labour only or full contract. Taking orders for spring/summer. Ph Clive Panther Painters and Decorators, 09 439 1672. SCALA PENETROMETER Testing Ltd. For your council report requirements. Please contact shane@sptesting. co.nz. 021 882 081.

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Work Wanted

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE Stuck for a ride? Don’t miss your Health appointment, we can help. For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Raffle Results Dargaville Arts Association Winter Art Fair Pottery dish: Nancy Reed, Dargaville Nikau painting: Katarina Tautuhi, Dargaville Pohutukawa painting: Noeline Wright, Dargaville

• FREE QUOTES

Call Ray on:

027 477 3751

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Post Hole Borer • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

Septic Tank Services CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service. Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. Code Compliant. EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

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DRIVE PHONE FREE! DON’T TXT & DRIVE

Closing date 12th August Please send a covering letter and your CV to: Judy Harris, jharris@dargavilledocs.co.nz

BUILDER — FENCES, decks, alterations & additions, retaining walls, maintenance etc. Jobs big and small. Phone 09 431 3101 or 021 0257 6521.

Find

Any job big or small. We do them ALL

WOODFIRES

Full range of wood fires in store excellent brands to suit all homes. We supply and install

* Drawn under police supervision

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

DARGAVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE

SMOKE ALARMS

Dargaville Bobcat Services

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

439 2020

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Please phone Dan on 022 439 2187.

Ph 09

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WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

WAYNE & ANNETTE

SALE OF Quality Rose’s $25 each. Standard Patio’s $27.50 each. Strawberry plants $1.80each OR $1.60 each for 6 or more. Herbs & Vege Seedlings. Eftpos available at The Corner Place Nursery Ph 09 439 2115.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

“We’ll fix your pane!”

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PLANTING TIME! Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants available now. Or you can place an order for pick up or delivery at a later date. See Lorraine at I-Deal Demo in Gladstone St Dargaville on Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 3pm. Or phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz Visits to the Nursery on Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville are by appointment only.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING - The time has come the walrus said, to speak of colder days. Whilst he sat nice and snug, watching his fire blaze. He’d had it cleaned, repaired and safety checked too. So if you want your fire the same, you know what to do. Ring me now, John, 09 439 5289. Mob 022 642 1376.

The Glass Doctor

DAR G AV

Carpenters/Builders

Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.

WATER TANK Cleaning — Vacuum or scrub, minimal water loss. Now is a good time to clean. Waipu based. Phone Mark at Glenmohr Water Care 09 432 0655 or 027 470 7607

DRY FIREWOOD for sale. $75+gst/mtr. 2 mtr minimum. Pine/Macrocarpa mix. Free delivery Ruawai, Paparoa and Maungaturoto areas. A FREE packet of Samba natural fire lighters (36 piece) with every 2 metres purchased. Call Glenn 021 983 734 for your order. WINZ registered. SEASONED & Dry firewood (Mac) $90 all inclusive with delivery. Phone 027 271 2022

Property Maintenance AAA+ PAINTER and wall papering specialist EXT&INT. Roof spraying and waterblasting. Ph John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376, CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS.

Caring for our community Atawhai Tia Te Takiwa

DARGAVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE Practice Nurse R/N required for a busy Medical Centre This is a full time position Computer Literate Strong decision making skills Excellent critical thinking and able to “think on your feet” Ideally Practice Nursing, A&E or acute assessment experience but this is not essential Closing date 12th August Please send a covering letter and your CV to: Judy Harris, jharris@dargavilledocs.co.nz

Situations Vacant

AUGUST 4 - 2015

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Auction - Unless sold prior

Tangiteroria 3074 State Highway 14 Catholic Church brick 140m2 set on 1204m2 section of land, Directly opposite the Tangiteroria School with Delightful windows a slice of history is for sale. So come along and you will be enchanted by this old church and a chance to create your own slice of heaven, pews not included in sale but will be sold separately. Property is zoned Rural and facilities will need to be renovated.

Friday 28th August 2015 at 12:00 Open Home Saturday 8th August 12:30 to 1:30 Saturday 15th August 12:30 to 1:30 Saturday 22nd August 12:30 to 1:30 Friday 28th August 11:00 to 12:00

Ray White Dargaville

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575

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Dargaville Honda Your Local Authorised Honda Dealer

Jervois Street, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 1089