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‘The best trip ever’  by Rose Rees-Owen

A twelve-day tour of Vietnam has paved the way for future overseas travel for Ruawai College students, with the pioneering trip described as an ‘unforgettable experience’.

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Seven students accompanied by escorting parents and teachers, formed the group that travelled from Hanoi in the north to Saigon in the south, enjoying historical sites, culture, and inevitably, some exotic foods. “I really enjoyed getting out of my comfort zone and experiencing such a different culture, alien to my own,” says student, Emma Battcher. The students have been studying the Vietnam War, or the American War as it is referred to by the Vietnamese, and visited significant sites. “For all the trip participants our visit to the site of the My Lai Massacre was a sobering and emotional experience and one we will never forget,” said the school's social science department head, Catherine Davis. The students assessment topics include New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War, Operation Ranch Hand, or the use of the defoliant Agent Orange and its subsequent effect on war veterans and the My Lai Massacre, and they will draw on their trip experiences. “Visiting places such as the DMZ, My Lai, and the War Museum helped give me a better understanding of the country that I wouldn’t have been able to obtain without this trip,” says student, Anna Bickers. As well as taking in the history, the students experienced the scenic sights and the Vietnamese culture and Ms Davis says that Ha Long Bay was a highlight for everyone.

 Students on a Vietnam War tank at the Cu Chi Tunnels complex. Back row from left: Alf Hunt, Rebekah Sheppard, Madi Salter and Taylor Martinovich. Front row from left: Anna Bickers, Jessica Bellamy and Emma Battcher

“Students thoroughly enjoyed the two days spent cruising among the many limestone islands and islets, and alongside the floating fishing villages.” Hoi An, famous for its silks and handcrafts, was another highlight with many getting silk garments tailor made. This is the first overseas trip that Ruawai College has offered and Ms Davis says it was a success. “Our students were, as always, an absolute delight to travel with and we look forward to planning future trips overseas for the college.”

 Kayaking in Ha Long Bay

The students reduced their travel costs by fundraising and Ruawai Lions also provided financial support and encouragement. 

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 Logan Pirini gained the title of the Dargaville High School ball queen along with Sione Takulua as the king. Held at the Town Hall, the theme this year was scary monsters and nice sprites. Circus Kumarani complemented the theme nicely with a performance and the ball committee turned the venue into an enchanted forest.

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 Commuters driving over the Northern Wairoa bridge did a double take when they saw three pelicans swimming in the river on Monday. A group of around 14 pelicans immigrated from Australia in August 2012, and settled on the mudflats near Naumai. Eight pelicans were sighted in Dargaville last week giving residents a peak at the birds. “It was my first time seeing the elusive pelicans,” says resident, Debbie Evans, “I only had a minute to take the photo before a truck drove by and they flew away.”

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 There’s a great treat in store for everyone who loves the iconic Dr Seuss stories, with the Otamatea Repertory Theatre’s presentation of ‘Seussical’ at the Maungaturoto Country Club. Makeup designer, Ngaire Dent, says the group’s makeup and costuming team has been working hard to create the show’s many fantasy characters. Ngaire says the Seuss creatures are depicted with creative but subtle face-painting. “It is a huge task to transform the large cast for every show. We use colourful wigs and crazy glasses to define the Who characters and this makes it a bit easier.” The story centres around Horton the Elephant and explores the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community in a story that makes you laugh and cry. Bookings are now open at www.ort.org.nz. The show is at the Maungaturoto Country Club on Bickerstaffe Road, on August 9 at 7.30pm and again at 2pm on August 10th, 17th and 18th.

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Kaipara local board possible

RailCruising in Dargaville on track

 by Paul Campbell

 by Rose Rees-Owen

Local board governance in the Kaipara and wider Northland, despite the area having lower populations than legally required, is on the cards in forthcoming local government reforms.

RailCruising, a tourism venture utilising four seater rail cars, is on track to open over Labour Weekend.

The Local Government Commission is to release a report on preferred reform options in Northland. No date has been specified, but during the public submission process, the Northland Regional Council suggested seven elected local boards with legally-protected powers and budgets — supported by a single unitary authority. It acknowledged it would require a law change in an area with Northland’s relatively low population. While the commission report is still to come, Local Government Minister Chris Tremain has given a clear signal the law will change. “While the minister stopped short of providing an actual number, council understands it will be low enough that local boards will be able to be one of the suite of options which could eventually legally be considered for an area with Northland’s population,” said NRC chief executive, Malcolm Nicolson. In a speech to parliament, Mr Tremain said the the ability would be given for local boards to be established more widely as councils are reorganised or amalgamated.

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“Last year’s Local Government Act allowed for the Auckland two-tier model of governance to be copied in some circumstances — that is, where a proposed metropolitan unitary authority has a population of more than 400,000 — but it did not enable this for smaller populations,” he said. “Local boards have a genuine statutory role in the governance of a local authority, and cannot be disestablished unilaterally by the parent council. However, it is also important to note that they are not proposed to replace community boards — both options should be available. “The sector has asked for the ability for local boards to be available to smaller regions. We will deliver this in the upcoming Bill. “It will be up to the Local Government Commission in consultation with communities to determine when the addition of local boards is justified and desirable. It may be the case that local boards exist in only part of a district. In rural areas other arrangements, such as community boards or less formal bodies, like area sub-committees, might provide a local voice.” 

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New principal at Otamatea High School A powhiri welcomed new principal, Rachel Clothier-Simmonds, to Otamatea High School.

 Kapa Haka group leader, Selena Tugaga, alongside new principal Rachel Clothier-Simmonds, at the welcoming powhiri

Mrs Clothier-Simmonds took over from acting principal, Roy Fletcher, when term three began. She comes to Maungaturoto after six years as assistant principal at McAuley High School in Otahuhu. Her teaching career began in London. New Zealand was a destination on her world trip, but she says she fell in love with the country and all it had to offer, so decided to stay. “After three months working on the Milford Track, I started teaching at Southern Cross Campus gaining experience as a dean and head of physical education.” She began at McAuley High School in 2006 and was appointed the assistant principal within a year. “Being assistant principal enabled me to work with an excellent senior management team. I completed the Aspiring Principal’s Programme run by the Ministry of Education which consolidated my understanding of the role of principal.” She says she is looking forward to working with the staff at Otamatea High School and being involved with community activities.

60s Up is on the up and up  by Alan Wheatley

While there’s nothing especially unusual about clubs and organisations for seniors, Dargaville is home to one that is maybe not as widely known as others, but also one with a surprisingly large membership. 60s Up is a group focussing on seniors, especially those men and women who live alone, providing an avenue for social interaction across a variety of activities, including day trips, club socialising, concerts and sports activities, including petanque and bowls. President of the past 15 years, Margaret Pinny says the area has a large number of older people who live alone and who run the risk of becoming cut off and  A group of Dargaville 60s Up club members enjoying a cruise on the Kaipara Harbour aboard the tour boat “Kewpie Too” house-bound. “We have 140 members just in Dargaville about home security issues and a speaker just alone, but we also interact with clubs in Kamo, back from working with children in the US at Whangarei and Bream Bay and we are part of a Camp America. nation-wide collective of 60s Up clubs.” Club members also help community groups Margaret says the group welcomes new where they can, and their latest donation is to the members and meets on the first Tuesday of the Dargaville Hospital Wish List. month at the Dargaville Rugby Club rooms where Recently, the club hosted teams from Kamo there is usually a guest speaker along with a and Bream Bay for the inaugural Regional Indoor variety of activities. Bowls Championship, which was won by the club’s During August, these speakers will include a Number 2 team narrowly outscoring Bream Bay’s visit by a member of Dargaville’s police, talking Number 2 team.  Read the newspaper online

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Despite a grey, wet morning, there was a real carnival atmosphere and a steady crowd at the Dargaville Fire Station when radio station MORE FM set up shop to help raise funds for the Northland Emergency Services Trust rescue helicopter appeal. The station’s long-time breakfast team of John Markby and Angela ‘Flash’ Gordon were on hand, helping serve the full cooked breakfast on offer, while fire crew volunteers manned the donation buckets out in the street. Chief Fire Officer, Jeff Palmer, said the volunteer brigade was really happy to help raise funds for the rescue helicopters, not only because of the great job they do, but the two services invariably turned out to the same jobs when the choppers were involved locally and worked closely together. Jeff also said the Dargaville Brigade needed volunteers. To handle the more than 200 calls a year they receive, the station needs  Dargaville Fire Volunteer Kirsty Palmer (right) and MORE FM’s Carrole Baddeley work the street 30 staff, but presently, volunteers for donations number around 20. “Volunteer firefighters need to be over Jeff said by half way through the Waipu Brigade — and I think we’ve 16, physically fit with a clean record — breakfast event, funds raised had topped done that for sure — so a really huge and we’ll provide all the training. It’s a $1,400 but by the end of the morning, thanks to the Dargaville community and great way to give something back to they had raised an amazing $5,532. to all the passing drivers we hit up on the community.” “We wanted to beat the guys at the the street.” 

Development appointment  by Paul Campbell

A specialist in economic development has been appointed as CEO of the regional development agency and tourism organisation, Northland Inc. David Wilson, who since 2007 has been director of the Institute of Public Policy at AUT University, will take up his new role on Monday, September 9. Mr Wilson says he’s looking forward to making a hands-on contributions in Northland and already has some welldeveloped links to the region, as well as a family bach at Rangiputa in the Far North. He and his wife Anna, a family doctor, have two children. “I think Northland is primed and

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Art awards entries due Work is underway at The Kauri Museum in preparation for the Gilmore Brown Kaipara Community Art Awards, with entries closing on August 23. “The museums phone is running hot with enquiries about the exhibition, with space now being readied for the display,” said museum CEO, Bet Nelley. “The awards evening will take place on the evening of the 30th August and all the artworks entered will then be on exhibition until September 25. The awards are organised by Mangawhai Artists and Dargaville Arts Association. “With the museum central to both organisations, it has proved to be an excellent venue, with huge interest and attendances at last years inaugural event. “Entry categories include painting and drawing , printmaking, adornments —

Fashion, creativity and colour blend in Paparoa gala  by Alan Wheatley

Anyone heading for the Paparoa Wearable Arts Gala on August 24 will be spoiled for choice this year, as there is so much to choose from, including a choice of matinee or evening champagne gala performances.

 Artist Alene Featherstone with her entry in last year’s awards

including jewellery and clothing — and three dimensional — including sculpture, pottery, metal, glass and wood and other material. “There will be a People’s Choice Award given in the exhibition,” added Ms Nelley. “Winners of each category will receive $400, a beautiful kauri trophy, a certificate and a rosette. Entry forms are on The Kauri Museum website and need to be received by Friday, August 23.” 

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 Members of the Paparoa Wearable Arts Gala committee sort some of the many entries for this year’s event. From left, Betty Cairns, Carolyn Skelton, Penny Goodall and Dennise Brownlie

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Maungaturoto has taken on a whole new look as the countdown ticks for the town and district 150th anniversary celebrations from Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 3.

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The most significant spruce up perhaps has been the $750,000 remake of the main thoroughfare, with the New Zealand Transport agency coming to the party as its contribution to the event. The works were scheduled, so the timing was fortuitous. But Hurndall Street has also seen a huge landscaping and planting project, with a park-like garden springing up near the service station, and exotic rock gardens and water features, and new pathways and steps adjacent to Dreams and the library and other businesses. “Thanks to the beautification group the town area looks a million dollars with more to come,” says 150th celebrations committee president, Albie Paton. “The whole district is getting into the spirit of things with road frontages and fences being tidied and painted. By the time November the first comes along we will have a district to be very proud of.”

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A major project for the celebrations has been the restoration of the riverside landing where the Albertland pioneers stepped ashore — after wending their way up the Otamatea River, ending a journey that began on the other side of the world. The wharf area includes reclaimed land, a boat ramp and walkways to make it a future waterside picnic and fishing spot. Already a boat ramp has been built, and Mr Paton is still hopeful that a rebuilt wharf will be ready for November, ‘financed from donations’. continued on page 8…

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There was nostalgia for everyone at Dargaville’s Commercial Hotel when they hosted a recent visit from the Humber & Hillman Car Club of Auckland.

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 Members of the Auckland Hillman and Humber Car Club show off some of their classics at Dargaville’s Commercial Hotel

About ten cars made the journey for a weekend of driving, touring and socialising, with members visiting Trounson Kauri Park, Baylys Beach and the Packard and Pioneer Museum, (also known as the Anawhata Museum) at Maungatapere. Proprietors Pam and Peter Kelly put on a special dinner and movie night for club members, who came in a varied assortment of classic cars from the old Rootes Group, which included Humber Super Snipes, a 1950s Humber 10, several later model Minxes and Super-Minxes and Humber 90s. Also included, whilst not Rootes

Group but still very British, was a beautifully presented a 1950s Alvis 3 litre saloon. Another that stood out was an early sixties Simca Aronde. Simca (Societe Industrielle de Mecanique et Carrosserie Automobile) was accommodated into the English Rootes Group when the American car giant Chrysler bought out both Rootes and the French auto-maker in the mid-1960s. Peter and Pam said it was the first time the club had used the Commercial Hotel as their meeting point, but all agreed the weekend was so enjoyable, they will certainly make it a regular visit. 

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Trading yachts for horses and fibre art  by Rose Rees-Owen

Dargaville fibre artist, Susie Petersen, has led an adventurous life. She has hitchhiked through South America, worked in orphanages in Mexico, yacht raced with the world’s best, and worked as the financial controller for North Sails, supplier of sails for the America’s Cup. What led Susie, originally from San Diego, to move to Dargaville was love. Among her past occupations she artificially inseminated dairy cows, travelling to Kaipara from Auckland. “I fell in love with one of the farmers.” She moved to Dargaville  Susie Petersen and her pashmina style scarfs at the Dargaville Art Association’s third birthday exhibition four years ago and her partner, David Bellamy, built her an art and Weavers Guild, where she gained a wealth of knowledge and experience. studio on his farm. “When I worked for the America’s Cup She has since traded in yacht racing for horse riding and has a history with everything was a secret, but the guild was textiles, which ranges from making sails about sharing ideas.” Her current work is a weaving exploration in for America’s Cup yachts to spinning and weaving silk garments. colour and texture which draws from a variety Susie was inspired by her great aunty of fibres including silk, wool, cashmere, soy, who was asked by the King of Denmark to linen, mink, yak, angora, cotton, and synthetic, participate in a project in the early 1900s the end product is a pashmina style scarf. to teach some of the lost handcrafts Her work is on display at the Dargaville such as lace making and tatting to a Art Association’s third birthday exhibition, new generation. 108 Victoria Street, as well as the Muddy When she came to New Zealand in Water Gallery or by special appointment in 1995 she joined the Auckland Spinners her studio 09 439 0552. 

Exciting break for local music acts  by Alan Wheatley

The Dargaville Library came alive to the sound of music when auditions were held to find a local band or act to open for long-time Kiwi indie band, Fly my Pretties on their upcoming Northland tour. The band asked Creative Nor thland to run the audition process and Regional Ar ts Development Manager Laura Burns says they will hold auditions at each town the band will visit on their tour. Fly My Pretties — whose sound is described as folk/rock  The Olly Knox Band in action at the auditions — Emma MCool (left) and Olly Knox acoustic — differs from regular bands in that they Pete O’Neill and Dan Collett who are a collaboration of Wellington together, are Roger Delta Charlie, musicians who only record live performed alongside another local albums in various locations in New act, The Olly Knox Band who are Zealand. Founded in Wellington Olly Knox and Emma McCool. in 2004, they include members Both acts have been together and from the Black Seeds, Fat Freddy’s performing locally, around New Drop, The Phoenix Foundation Zealand and even overseas for and Paseload. the past decade or more. Only original compositions Assisting with the filming of the were allowed and two Dargaville auditions was a case of déjà vu duos auditioned, with their for Creative Northland’s Funding performances filmed by Creative and Project Co-ordinator, Rosie Northland, who will submit them Riggir — she produced the first to the band for final judging, prior release for Fly my Pretties back to the tour kick-off. in 2004.

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The Dargaville Quilters are raffling off quilts, aprons and other ‘domestic bliss’ goodies for worthy causes.

Changes will soon be underway at Dargaville’s Riverside Gardens, Taha Awa, as development work around the new supermarket gets underway.

A quilt show called Domestic Bliss will be held in the Fosters Arcade in Dargaville and will display the members’ work, August 13 to 17. The shows is held biannually and the last show in 2011 raised around $1800 for organisations. This year the proceeds will go to the Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade, Kaipara Hospice, Northland Rescue Helicopter and the Dargaville Hospital wishlist. One of the two quilts being raffled  Dargaville Quilter’ member Judith Herbert, and Marion McEwing from the Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, stand with the off is the Calendar Calendar Quilt which will be raffled off for worthy causes Quilt on display at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre. November, and her inspirational work Each square represents a month was fireworks for Guy Fawkes. of the year with 12 squares in total. A quilt titled, A Labour of Love, The sewing centre provided 12 is also on display at the Dargaville members with a month as well as an Hospice Shop. inspirational word. The show will be open 9.30amMember Judith Herbert was given 4.30pm with $2 entry. 

Dargaville Gardens Trust secretar y/ treasurer Carolyn B e a z l e y, says Countdown will soon begin groundworks as part of preparations for the new supermarket. This will include demolishing the old “red shed,” erecting a fence just outside the new boundary line, digging trenches and building a low  An aerial view of Dargaville’s Riverside Gardens — Taha Awa retaining wall. “We are going to move one of the alongside the Pirate Ship playground. slides on the Pirate Ship, and temporarily The gardens gained the block of land remove a picnic table, benches and a alongside the Countdown carpark up to seat. We know the many people who use the Warehouse fence, and bounded by our gardens will be affected by this, and the Heritage Garden. we ask visitors to take extra care while Carolyn says while the changes will the work is happening, especially when be disruptive for a while, the trustees children are on the pirate ship.” believe the land swap arrangement is In early 2012, Countdown and the in the best interests of the gardens and Dargaville Gardens trustees agreed to that the residents of Kaipara and their change their shared boundary in a land visitors can look forward to enjoying swap deal so that Countdown could both revitalised gardens and a brand new supermarket expected to open early build a new supermarket. Countdown gained a strip of land next year. 

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Leaving a mark on Maungaturoto Norman Christian Dalebrook passed away on June 17, a month after his 89th birthday. He was much loved by his wife, Beth, his children and grandchildren, and the Maungaturoto community. He was involved with many organisations including the Centenary Celebrations, the Hall Committee, Rotary, Otamatea Repertory Theatre and the International Car Rally. “His administration talents raised many thousands of dollars for many community projects, including funds to build the Centennial Hall,” says Beth Dalebrook. The property is now home to the Repertory Theatre and the Country Club.

The Trustees of the Dargaville Community Cinema Charitable Trust would like to express our immense gratitude to all the people across the Kaipara District who have contributed their money, expertise, time and skills to make the ANZAC Theatre a reality after four years’ work. Without the support of people too numerous to name and that of the Kaipara District Council, Lotteries Grants Board, ASB Community Trust, COGS, Transpower and Creative NZ this would not have happened. We have also been humbled by the number of people who have volunteered to help us provide state

He served on many committees for long periods. He was the secretary on the hall committee for 40 years and was twice president of the Rotary Club. Born in England, after applying to attend agricultural college in several countries he was accepted by Massey and Lincoln and moved to Maungaturoto after obtaining his degree. He bought property on Bickerstaff Road and ran a sheep and beef farm with the help of his wife. While in latter years they moved to Whangarei, the funeral was held in Maungaturoto in the community that Norman loved. 

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 13 August 2013 edition is 10am, Monday 12 August 2013. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

TILES

Call in to our showroom to see the large range of quality tiles available at Plumbing and Heating Centre

 0800 326 123

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

½ price sale WHEN:

1 August 2013 WHERE:

Hospice Shop 96 VICTORIA STREET DARGAVILLE

TWO WEEKS ONLY! all items ½ price Excluding Furniture

Cars For Sale 1989 HONDA Civic, 3 door, new registration and warrant of fitness. Phone 09 439 7718.

Garage Sale DRAWS, WOODEN Cot & Booster seats, skill saw, ceramics & much more. Saturday 10th August from 8am, 6458 State Highway 12, Turiwiri.

Property For Sale

OPEN HOME

Saturday 10th August 10am till 5pm 1 ½ acre rural subdivision

To Let

Nurseries & Plants

Public Notices

HOUSE FOR rent at Baylys Beach. 3 bedrooms, $250 per week. References required. Ring Mark 027 665 0308.

WHOLESALE PRICES for native plants from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. We have a great range of native and coastal tolerant plants availale now. Further reductions off wholesale prices for purchases of 50 or more plants, delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm or at other times by prior arrangement. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

DARGAVILLE YACHT Club. Wanted: More sailors, young & old. Are you 30 or 40 yrs older or younger and want to get into sailing on the Kai Iwi Lakes? If so contact Dave, 09 439 1598. Trevor, 09 439 2051. Graham, 09 434 7441.

Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

Got2Go Got2Go

CHIMNEY SWEEPING, is your fire safe? Winter is upon us! Have peace of mind. For insurance, have it cleaned, serviced, checked and repaired. Phone John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376 Crawford Solutions.

Plants

SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166. PAINTER, WALLPAPERING. Taking orders now for winter. Crawford Solutions. Phone 09 439 5289 A/H or 022 642 1376. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 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.

Storage

Panoramic views 5 bedrooms plus office 3 bathrooms (including 2 ensuites) large double internal garage

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

Homesell ID 10226

MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.

90 Bee Bush Rd Arapohue

Animal Accomodation

Work Wanted

CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY, 77 Gordon St, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4670 or 021 246 6436. Trailer & ute covers, bike seats, boat covers & upholstery, horse covers, furniture recovers, motor homes and much more.

Homekills

SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

Read the paper online www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz DARGAVILLE

RIVERSIDE T PR ODUCE MARKE

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Thursday 2:00 – 5:30pm AD Focus Carpark, Kapia St, Dargaville

Eggs Pork Fish Herbs Bacon Fruit & Vegetables Soap Honey Cheese Kumara Crafts Mussels Plants Potatoes Calzone Pizza Preserves Onions Live Music Interested stall holders and buskers please contact: Deb 09 439 8824 or 021 549 427

Plants

Pittosporum Pohutukawa Griselinia Corokia Coprosma

Cordylines Bottlebrush Flaxes Vireyas Hebes

all $5 also $1 to $3 plants

Situations Vacant

CHEF REQUIRED 3 nights per week

NW RSA

AGM

Work Wanted

Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

Northern Wairoa Community Trust

MondAy A Ay AuGust 12 at 7pm

09 439 5556

Little River Transport Ltd

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

big big river river fm fm

55 West Coast Rd, Te Kopuru

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors - Trucks - Roofing Iron Batteries, Copper - Brass - Aluminium etc.

Fibre. Taking bookings now. Come see us for your New Seasons Look. Credit card facilities available. Phone 09 439 7432.

Apply by phone 021 102 2711

9–4pm Wednesday to Sunday

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

CREDIT CARD facilities now available at Fibre... Book now, phone 09 439 7432.

Gasfitters Craftsman gas fitters available.

For all your gas installations & maintenance requirements. Service agents for Rinnai & Bosch.

 0800 326 123 Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Phone 09 439 4940 Work with your local licensed dealer

At the Lions Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville

Dargaville Quilters Show

Fosters Arcade, 40 Victoria St, Dargaville • Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th August • 9.30am to 4.30pm daily • Admission $2 • Raffle Quilts with proceeds to Kaipara Northland Charities • Trading Table

ALL WELCoME

Kaipara Driving Academy Garry, Sherryl & Tammy would like to thank our valued customers for their loyal support over the last few years. I have taken up a position with AMS Group Ltd in Whangarei doing similar work.

Public Notices

You can still contact me on 021 2201 649

Sale of Liquor Act 1989 – Section 9(4)

AMS contact details: 09 430 8516 or 021910596

Application For Reason D’etre Limited, 44 Mangawhai Heads Rd, Mangawhai, (Business Owner) has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Dargaville for the granting of a BYO Endorsed On Licence in respect of the premises situated at Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Village and known as Fresh. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is a Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is intended to be consumed under the licence are Monday to Sunday, 7:30pm to 11:00pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Kaipara District Council offices at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Mangawhai Office, Unit 5, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville. This is the first DARGAVILLE publication of this notice.

RIVERSIDE

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

PRODUCE MARKET

Advertise in the Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

09 439 6933

Thank you... Garry Corbett

VOLUNTEERS WANTED Can you offer the gift of time? We are looking for caring people to join our team of volunteers.

No experience is necessary and training will be provided. There are many ways to volunteer that can utilize the talents of both men and women of all ages. Volunteers are needed to help with fundraising, shop support and patient related activities. You will be part of the Hospice Family, who pride ourselves in belonging to an organization that provides care and support for people and their families of all cultures, who are experiencing an illness that is unable to be cured.

ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE Initial Training commencing Wednesday 28 August 2013

Please contact Hospice Kaipara Office to register your interest or for more information: 09 439 3330 ext 6716

AUGUST 6 - 2013

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Agents for

Roper & Jones 3

nearly completed

Three double bedroom home on a 674m2 section, master has ensuite & walk in wardrobe. Fully insulated & double glazed windows. Sunny open plan living, spacious kitchen & the lounge opens out to the patio. Single carport. Fenced on 3 sides. $245,000 Ref 3191 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

Jervois street

39 Jellicoe Road

hawkins Place

Elevated 5.89ha (approx) of Small lifestyle of 1.42ha fertile rolling contour. 18x12 Heritage land. Fully fenced. Town & tank barn, partially completed. water. One bedroom cottage Great river views. with assorted farm buildings. $269,000 $195,000 Ref HL2070 Ref HL2065 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

12 lawson Road – Tangowahine

We put you first

234 Victoria street

8 lorne street

NEW LIstINg

hurndall street

Spacious 4 bedroom home 3 bedroom home on flat plus office. Modern bathroom, section. Separate lounge, separate lounge, large deck recently rewired & insulated. 7 established gardens. Good Large garden shed plus sheds & on quiet street. workshop. Nice rural outlook. $310,000 Ref 3197 $155,000 Ref 3196 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

Pouto Road

6824 state highway 12

PREsENt OFFERs

Spacious character 3 bedroom home. Large separate lounge. Modern open plan living, opening onto private covered deck. Heatpump, near new carpet, insulation in ceiling & under floor. Tandem garage plus carport/BBQ area. Simple landscaping & handy to town. $282,000 Ref 3194 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

520 Tinopai Road

315 heatley Road

Ten acre waterfront, water views, access to launch boat, grazing, bush, dam. Reduced to sell now at… $185,000 $495,000 +gst Ref 1278 Ref 1370 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912 BEST BUY 51ha tidy grazing block, spring-fed water, sheds, great harbour views.

Elevated 9.63ha (approx) lifestyle block with river boundary. Planted with poplars and a large pecan plantation. An assortment of sheds. 2 bedroom cottage with open plan living. Needs TLC. Established shed for calf rearing. $250,000 Ref HL2073 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

Neems Rd – Matakohe

Cottage overlooking stunning harbour views. 4 ha pasture. Easy contour. Great potential.

Back from alaska

Rhoda is back from holiday. Thinking of selling? Call Rhoda to list and sell your property this Spring!

$289,000 Ref 1351 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

3 dble bdrm home on 4 acres (approx). Large lounge, good decks plus a spa pool. Plenty of garaging & close to town. $325,000 Ref HL2047 Ref BL475 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668 19ha lifestyle block includes 40 areas (approx) of 20 year pruned pines. Sheds with solar power. Invest in your future.

Babylon coast Road

Handy to Dargaville & Baylys Beach. Set on 1.861ha of coastal land. 3 double bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining, separate lounge. Double garage with huge shed attached. Private with expansive rural views. Orchards and garden. $395,000 Ref HL2071 John Powell 021 439 555

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Gorge Road

1050m2 section with 3 bdrm brick home in Maungaturoto. Easy walk to all amenities. Downstairs rumpus/4th bdrm. Double garage. Deck to relax. $239,000 Ref 1422 sheila Boon 027 498 5651

1.585ha with portion of covenanted bush, approx 2 kms from town. Gently sloping with rural & bush views. $99,000 Ref 1420

Tinopai Road

Tinopai Road, lot 4

NEW LIstINg

On seal approx 4.3ha 5 bedroom two story home large garden area with many fruit trees. $395,000 Ref 1435 GaRy MoRRis 021 902 087

24ha (approx) with 5ha (approx) grass. Rest good bush dam great outlook first time on market. $245,000 Ref 1438

The funky fish – Baylys Beach icon

The restaurant seats 40 patrons inside with a further 30 outside. Separate accommodation consists of an open plan bedroom/ lounge, separate toilet and shower. Includes all land and buildings. $550,000 +gst IF aNy Ref B334 Jill wilson 021 505 712

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Licensed under REAA 2008

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899 749 150 Lecco 2 str Chs Tuscan 7 piece dining suite 1899 1399 500 799 579 220 Tuscan Buffet 699 539 160 Bismark entertainment unit Klondyke 7 piece dining suite 999 749 250

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Nikita RR3rr leather suite 3999 Chester RR2rr leather suite 2999 Rita 3rr leather suite 2999 Livorno 2 + chaise suite 1299 Genisis 3rr+R+R suite 1699 Florence 3rr+R+R suite 1799 Arezzo 3rr+R+R suite 1599 Nikita corner leather suite 3999 Campania 3+2 suite 1599 Sassari sofa bed 899 Jackson 3+2 leather suite 3999 Asti 3+2 suite 1199 Salerno Tub Chair 199 Dingle Side Table 279 Tuscany Wine Rack 399

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All this MUST GO to make room for new stock, but be QUICK! Numbers are limited. Sorry, no laybys or rain checks.

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