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Councillor Wade resigns  by Kim Monro

In an open letter to constituents, Andrew Wade has tendered his resignation as a Kaipara District Council councillor

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Mr Wade’s resignation comes amid continuing community concern regarding rates increases and council debt. He explained that he had tried extremely hard to continue and added, “For some time, I have found that in the current environment my thoughts and opinions are not wanted.” In response to Mr Wade’s resignation, Mayor Tiller said, “as a first term councillor I felt the same frustration. It was not until I became familiar with local government that I found traction. It can feel very intimidating.” “This Council is made up of nine elected members who all have the same right to exercise their views and persuade members to support their ideas. Sometimes you are successful and sometimes you aren’t. This is the nature of democracy.”

“As mayor I have valued his contribution and I believe that the whole council has worked well as a team.” Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association chairman, Ron Manderson, has called Mr Wade’s resignation a courageous and principled decision. “Mr Wade has previously expressed concern over council incompetence and expressed genuine concern for the community. We can only hope that other councillors move to request a commissioner or also resign,” says Mr Manderson. Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association chairman, Bruce Rogan, echoes Mr Manderson’s sentiment, saying “of all the councillors Andrew Wade is the least culpable, he at least was trying to see a way forward.”

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I had thought that with 22 years of business experience and local knowledge, I would have a lot to offer the role of councilor. However, it is with regret that I must now apologise to those who elected me and advise that last Friday I tendered my resignation. I have tried extremely hard to continue. However, for some time, I have found that in the current environment my thoughts and opinions are not wanted. I have become a lone voice, without support and as a result ineffectual.

I do not need to state the seriousness of the issues facing the Kaipara District Council, these have been well covered in the media. On a positive note, I welcome the current review and hope that the outcome will be a clear direction for the future of our district. If invited, I would be very happy to offer my services to any initiative which has a focus on resolving historic problems, building a strong community and minimising the financial burden on ratepayers.

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Senior students at Rodney College were recently given the opportunity to demonstrate their scientific prowess to younger pupils when the college played host to the Fonterra science roadshow. The purpose of the programme is to broaden students’ knowledge of science and technology and the world around them. The show uses hands-on exhibits and live demonstrations and allows senior students to work alongside the staff taking responsibility for exhibits, encouraging younger students to take a hands-on approach, and answering questions. “The seniors got a real buzz out of teaching the younger ones who were interested, keen to learn and clearly

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World champs riding high  by Kim Munro

As all eyes are on the Olympics in London, a group of young Northland unicyclists have arrived home from Italy with two world championship titles

 2nd from left: Chris Huriwai from Otaua; Far right: Sam La Hood from Dargaville

Sam La Hood, 16, from Dargaville, has taken out the women’s world street unicycling title along with Chris Huriwai, 20, from Otaua, who defended his world men’s street title at the Unicon 2012 championship. They both tried unicycling for a bit of fun — Chris bought his first unicycle on an impulse when he spotted one on sale and Sam first learnt to ride at a Circus Kumarani festival but didn’t ride again until she met Chris two years ago. “Sam has worked hard and she organised everything herself, including her school work, doing some from home so she had time to practise unicycling during the day. We think she is absolutely amazing,” says Sam’s grandmother, Gaynor Edgar. Chris has been mentoring Sam for two years, encouraging her into the competitive side of unicycling and ultimately the world championships. “Following the last Unicon in Wellington, they set their sights on the next championships in Italy and made a decision to do whatever it took to be there,” says Chris’s mum, Jenny Huriwai. Chris and Sam were part of a small

Northland group who attended the championships in the northern city of Brixen. They battled it out against more than 1,500 riders from 35 countries who came together to compete in events ranging from freestyling and high jump to cross country and endurance races. Samuel Tzikoucos from Kaikohe, was also placed fourth in the flatland section, and Mike Padial took out eighth place for the male trials in the 19 to 24-year section. “They have all worked hard, done their best and we’re very proud of them.” The group are now looking forward to the world championships in Canada in 2014.

Council rates invoices delay The Kaipara District Council’s interim rates invoices have been delayed due to a stationery error When staff at Datamail came to load the machines with the rates stationery they noticed that the rates form printed out one small but very important centimetre further down the page than it should have been. The invoices were all set to be printed when the problem was noticed and rates due to be posted week beginning August 6 have now been delayed until the following week. Council’s Corporate Service Manager, Barbara Ware said, “It’s murphy’s law, it doesn’t sound like much but what it means is when Datamail run the interim rates invoices, the information won’t be sitting in the right place.” This means that the council are unable to meet the Local Government (Rating) Act requirement for ratepayers to receive the invoice fourteen days before the due date of August 20, 2012. There is provision within the Act that allows for the due date to be automatically extended to fourteen days after receipt of the invoice if it is not received in time.

“Despite the extension provision in the Act, we believe it is important that we give ratepayers a reasonable timeframe between receipt of the invoice and the due date for payment. Council will now hold an Extraordinary Council meeting on Monday, August 13 at which it will be asked to agree to reset the due date for the interim invoice to September 10. We will then arrange for Datamail to port the invoices on August 14.” Ratepayers will have up to three and a half weeks within which to receive and arrange for payment of the interim invoice.

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 High tide in Kellys Bay. As the tide drops the sandbanks will begin to show out in the harbour

This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.

Summer on the sandbanks  by Brian Eastwood

Sandbanks and sandbars are plentiful on the Kaipara Harbour. Off Kellys Bay in the northern part of the harbour, they are made up of solid sand and can provide plenty of fun They make happy memories for holiday-makers who use them as a deepwater launching pad for a few hours water skiing as well as a great mullet netting spot. But as with all adventure it needs a little planning. There has to be a low tide about the middle of the day, but if your boat is not still afloat at low tide in the bay, fishing or skiing will be postponed until the morrow. Once landed out on the sandbank there always needs to be a careful

anchor watch if you are pulling a net around. Netting becomes an absorbing pastime and it is easy to forget everything else. Imagine heading back for your boat only to see it empty, drifting away up harbour. In summer time the incoming tide runs over the warm sand and brings the mullet to follow it in. Very occasionally, if you are lucky, a large pool of seawater is left behind in a hollow swarming with mullet, just waiting for the new tide. It makes for easy pickings.

Because of the sandbanks and bars in the harbour there was once an easing of regulations for netting on the Kaipara. At a special meeting with the Minister of Fisheries in Helensville in 1914, M.P. Gordon Coates spoke for the fishermen, saying “The industry is assuming large proportions, there being seventeen or eighteen boats in Helensville, seven from Batley and a dozen from Wairoa.” The fishermen explained that netting by ‘stalling’ was illegal, but because of the sandbanks, the overhauling method was unsuitable. Illegal netting was the only way fishermen could make a living. ‘Stalling’ means leaving a net set so that is high and dry when the tide goes out and any fish caught are left dying on the sand. Penalties were harsh. A fisherman’s boat and nets were confiscated if caught by an inspector. Some fishers even got into trouble with the Department for carrying two nets. Inspectors assumed

that the smaller meshed mullet net was being used for flounder fishing. All was eventually sorted out. The penalty was changed to a fine and the practise of stalling was allowed as a special case on the Kaipara. But in 2008 the law was changed again to make it an offence to set stall nets, so bringing Kaipara into line with the rest of New Zealand. And harsh penalties were back in November 2009 when a Whangarei fisherman was fined a total of $630 for stalling. His boat was forfeited by the Crown. A Northland Ministry of Fisheries Field Manager explained. “ The introduction of this regulation is a key component in ensuring that Kaipara Harbour fisheries remain sustainable. The Harbour has an extensive fishery that is important to commercial, recreational and customary fishers alike and Fishery officers will act to ensure that their rights are protected.”

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Mobility aids for loan It is now possible to gain access to mobility aids on a short term loan. Maungaturoto and Kaiwaka St John Stations are providing the service for those who require mobility aids for a brief time or those who are not currently registered in the health system. They are available from the stations in exchange for a donation and include walkers, crutches, commodes, wheelchairs and shower stools. “The service has grown over the years and we often receive donations

of aids from families who no longer require them,” says St John Operations team manager, Stephen Rosser. “This is an excellent service — it’s important that people are aware of what is available to them in the community,” says Kaipara Community Health Trust chief executive, Debbie Evans. Contact Stephen Rosser Phone 021 231 6836 or email, stephen. rosser@stjohn.org.nz

Keeping doctor’s appointments Missed appointments are adding to doctor’s already strained schedules. You often hear people say it is difficult to book a doctor’s appointment when they need it but at a recent community meeting last week, medical professionals from the Maungaturoto Medical Centre presented the other side of the story. The medical centre reported that a number of people do not show up for appointments and this means the booking time is wasted. “The trend appears to be that people feel sick, say on Friday and book an appointment for Tuesday. They then feel better but rather than cancelling they simply don’t turn up,” says Kaipara Community Health Trust chief executive, Debbie Evans. “It is frustrating for medical staff trying to meet people’s expectations to then have a doctor sitting there without a client. A simple courtesy call goes a long way.”

Judges appointed for arts awards A distinguished panel of judges have been selected for the upcoming Gilmore Brown Kaipara Community Arts Awards, an annual event organised by the Dargaville Arts Association and Mangawhai Arts Association along with the Kauri Museum in Matakohe The three judges are well known to the Kaipara region and have exhibited internationally. They are: Colleen Urlich from Dargaville, Manos Nathan from Dargaville, and Bev Taylor from Kaiwaka. The awards are open to Kaipara residents with a maximum of two entries per artist and prizes of $500 for each category. There are four categories — painting and drawing, photography and printing, adornments, and three-

dimensional, which includes pottery, sculpture, glass and woodwork. Opening night and prize giving will be held Friday, August 31 at 6pm at the Kauri Museum. There will also be an exhibition of works at the museum open to the public free of charge from September 1 to 27. Entries close August 24. For entry forms email jbgrover@clear.net.nz, or collect from Mangawhai Information Centre or Muddy Waters Gallery, Dargaville.

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Audiences are in for a treat with the announcement of an extra helping of ‘Oliver!’ Otamatea Repertory Theatre has decided to add an extra show in response to overwhelming public demand. The extra show will be a matinee on Sunday 12 August. Lionel Bart’s sensational musical boasts a string of hits — Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me. Reviewer, Jen Calthrop says, “Director, Peter Flower’s production is fresh and interesting, taking us out of the Victorian era to somewhere both more modern and more colonial — shades of 1930s’ depression mixed with the austerity of the 1950s, with a bit of wild-west thrown in for good measure. Musical Director Warwick Simpson’s treatment of the music supports this design as many of the tunes are jazzed up to give the piece more of a smoky, swing feel, and the band are more than up to the task, playing with a confidence and musicality seldom heard on the amateur stage.” The 47-strong ‘Oliver’ cast comes

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Lions’ fundraising supports theatre The Lions Club of Paparoa go the extra mile to support their community. In collaboration with the Otamatea Repertory Theatre, the club not only helped to promote the theatre’s recent show but also successfully raised funds for Project Promise “Wherever possible the club seeks ventures that are multi-faceted,” says club member, Wayne Birt. They purchased seats for the opening night of ‘Oliver’ at a discounted rate, promoted the show and on-sold the tickets to raise money for Project Promise. “Proceeds from the night raised $3500 for the cause which includes a dollar for dollar ‘top up’ from the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust.” Project Promise aims to raise $3M to construct an oncology facility in Whangarei to provide chemotherapy treatment and multi-disciplinary outpatient consultations. “The new facility is a more convenient location for people  From left, Graham Donald (Paparoa Lions), Jamie Lymburn in this area and will provide (Oliver understudy), Molly Curnow (dodger), at least some small relief to Peter Flower (director) cancer sufferers and their families.” ‘Oliver’ opened to a full house thanks to the promotion by the club. “We are happy to help the theatre and www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz showcase the local talent.”

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Get ready for three days of sky-diving action in the Kaipara with the arrival of the Kauri Coast Skydiving Carnival, with sport jumpers, celebrity and charity jumps and a launch party on Friday night The carnival which runs from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12 kicks off Friday afternoon at 4pm with a skydiving display at Selwyn Park in Dargaville with streamer jumps, formation skydiving and free flying. On Friday evening there will be a launch party at the Dargaville Club along with the opportunity to meet the professionals and watch skydiving DVDs. Saturday will be an all-day event at the Ruawai airfield with tandem jumps and ‘sporties’ displays, along with food, music, Circus Kumarani and entertainment for the whole family. The Cancer Society of NZ fundraising income coordinator, Nicolette Eddy will also be jumping on Saturday to raise funds for the upcoming Daffodil Day appeal. “I received a tandem jump as a gift and decided to turn it into a sponsored jump – a skydive was also on my bucket list so I’m looking forward to the jump,” says Ms Eddy. The carnival continues on Sunday at the Ruawai airfield with tandem skydiving

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The joys of Spring are coming early to the Kaipara, with a massive prize giveaway that you just have to see to believe! The generous business people of Dargaville and Maungaturoto have all banded together to add their own gifts to a prize hamper of truly staggering proportions — and it’s all going to one lucky shopper this August

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The Mangawhai Voluntary Fire Brigade is seeking new recruits to boost their numbers With 11 volunteers on board, Chief Fire Officer Maurie Doughty “would like to encourage another 10 people to join up this year, so we can provide a better emergency service during the daytime.” It’s not just Mangawhai that is short of volunteer firefighters, there is a national shortage with other brigades in Northland having similar challenges. Kaikohe recently ran a recruiting drive and had  Maurie Doughty of the Mangawhai Fire Brigade an open day at the fire station, but not one person showed into community activities such as taking up. “Let’s hope the community spirit in part in school and domain gala days, Mangawhai will see residents showing giving talks on fire safety awareness, more commitment to stepping forward and installing smoke alarms as a to be volunteers for the benefit of the free service for pensioners and those community,” said Mr Doughty. in need. “Not all volunteers are needed for Many of our volunteers participate active duty. There are also openings for in the Sky Tower Challenge every year people who want to provide operational which raises funds for Child Cancer. This support such as first aid, operating the year a team of ten took part in the stair small portable pumps at fires, as well climbing event and achieved some very as providing traffic and crowd control good times. We also hold other social at events” says Mr Doughty. So don’t and fundraising activities which involve be put off if you’re not an elite athlete. families and their kids.” Women are encouraged to join as well. Not only does the Mangawhai Volunteers meet every Monday Volunteer Fire Brigade respond to fire evening from 7 till 9pm for training call-outs, they also provide back-up which involves a variety of indoor and for life-threatening medical call-outs outdoor activities. After initial training when the St John Ambulance is not in Mangawhai, trainees are required to available. The Fire Brigade has its own complete a one-day first aid course with defibrillator, oxygen, and trauma kits for St John, and later attend a seven-day such events. training course in Rotorua to become an If you live in the Mangawhai area official Volunteer Firefighter. Travel and and would like to find out more about accommodation costs are all covered by becoming a volunteer firefighter, the Fire Service. contact Maurie Doughty on 09 431 Mr Doughty says “we have a great 5325, 027 339 4237 or email team of volunteers here who are right maurie.judy@clear.net.nz

Mainline buyer seeks community support With Main Coachline on the market, a prospective buyer is asking for community support to keep the service running. Current owners Pieter and Audrey Fakkers are forced to sell the bus service between Dargaville and Auckland, which has been running for over 20 years, due to ill health. Prospective buyer, Robert Dew, has been looking at ideas to make the business viable. “What it comes down to is community support — we need people to patronise the service so it is financially viable. I am aware the coachline is important to the community and I will do my best to keep the coach running,” says Mr Dew. In the past Mr Fakkers was the

sole bus driver, however, under new ownership a waged bus driver would be required and this would incur cost increases. “I foresee sizeable price increases to the shuttle services at either end of the coach route as they will not cover costs, however the Auckland student collection route would be set at a low pricing scale because it is a set route.” The service is also utilised by tourists, local businesses for goods delivery as well as people who travel to Auckland for medical treatment. The service will continue until the end of September when Mr Dew will make a final decision on whether to purchase the business. Contact Robert Dew Ph 09 940 9450.

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The hunt is on to bring home the bacon It’s a yearly tradition enjoyed by hundreds of Kaipara locals — the Aratapu Tavern’s yearly Wild Boar Hunt. And while the endless struggle of hunter versus pig is played out in the bush, there’s plenty to do at the tavern itself… not the least of which is enjoying a tasty spit roast meal This year there are massive prizes up for grabs, as hunters compete for the heaviest boar, the average weight, and a new and exciting ‘father and son’ category. As the competition falls on fathers’ day it’s only natural that the Aratapu Tavern hunt pays tribute to one of the best experiences of being a kid – going hunting with your old man! Last year Nathan Marshall ‘brought

home the bacon’ with a monster black boar tipping the scales at 189.6 pounds. The year before, Kevin Thompson bagged a 179.7 pound beast to take the title. This year it’s all on the line across seven prize categories, and of course bragging rights around the fireplace for an entire year. To add to the fun, hosts Donice and Richard Morris have laid on a tasty meal

for competitors (included in the ticket price), along with entertainment for young and old courtesy of the ever-popular Urban Country Band, who’ll be playing live on Sunday afternoon. Spot prizes, a sausage sizzle and ice cold beer will all add to the ambiance at one of the Kaipara’s most anticipated yearly events. This year’s Aratapu Tavern Wild Boar Hunt runs from the 1st to the 2nd of September, so start making plans today! Tickets are on sale now from the Aratapu Tavern, Ruawai Hotel, Paparoa Hotel, Nola’s Sports, McCoy and Thomas Hunting and Fishing and PGG Wrightson Dargaville.

 Last year’s heaviest overall with Nathan Marshall

Mobility aids for loan Delve into your family history It is now possible to gain access to mobility aids on a short term loan Maungaturoto and Kaiwaka St John Stations are providing the service for those who require equipment only for a brief time or those who are not currently registered in the health system. The mobility aids are available from the stations in exchange for a donation and include walkers, crutches, commodes, wheelchairs and shower stools. “The service has grown over the years. We record the equipment loans to keep track of them and  Steve Rosser, St John operation team manager and often receive donations Eileen Parson, St John secretary area committee of aids from families who no longer require them,” says St community,” says Kaipara Community Trust chief executive, John Operations team manager, Health Debbie Evans. Steve Rosser. Contact Stephen Rosser “This is an excellent service — it’s important that people are aware Phone 021 231 6836 or email, of what is available to them in the stephen.rosser@stjohn.org.nz

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With TV shows like ‘Who do you think you are?’ and new web tools bringing a new generation into genealogy, it’s never been cooler to know exactly where you came from

 Meet the team from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Northern Wairoa Branch on the 25th of August

Sue Curtis and Bronwyn Bernard certainly think so — they’re both members of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Northern Wairoa Branch, a club that for the last 25 years has been helping Kaipara locals fill in their family trees and track down notable ancestors. There’s definitely a thrill to the chase as well as a sense of satisfaction when pieces of the historical ‘puzzle’

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH AFTERNOON Saturday 25th August 2012 1-4pm Dargaville Library Normanby St, Dargaville An afternoon of research with experienced genealogists and access to popular ancestry websites and library resources. All welcome.

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fall into place, but genealogy isn’t all just detective work. It’s a great way to reconnect with the culture of your ancestors, to explore those family stories, and to add some background to those antiques and heirlooms which have been passed down through the generations. Here in the Kaipara the official genealogy club has about 20 full-time members, but hundreds of people go it alone each year, trying to build a family tree or search for a famous ancestor. The good news is, our local genealogy experts are about to host an open day for anyone interested in family history — a chance to take advantage of their research skills and tools. On Saturday the 25th of August, from 1 to 4 pm the Dargaville Library will be transformed into a centre for genealogical research. Beginners are asked to bring whatever information they have at hand, while those who have already begun their family tree might find a new approach or direction with the help of the club. As generations pass on into history, it’s important to keep a sense of culture and family alive. The Kaipara, with its rich pioneering past and tapestry of settler cultures is a perfect example of a place where exciting stories, colourful characters and surprises await the hobby genealogist — who knows just where your family tree will lead you?

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Letters to the editor Local Produce Market — Uncertified Organic

99% of the time when the assessors aren’t on site. Personally I believe that the vast majority of organic growers are honest, however local familiarity and occasional unannounced drop in visits to the site gardens could feasibly give even more confidence to Farmers Markets’ customers than certification. In regards to local community orientated organic growers, organic certification should be viewed as a palliative measure only as we go about rebuilding local relationships based on useful practical relationships, trust and goodwill.

Markets is LOCAL i.e. hand to hand, eye to eye transactions with people who mostly live nearby. This allows for a certain degree of transparency as sellers and buyers get to know each other and communicate on matters of procuring good honest local organic food. As relationships form and if mutually agreeable, a visit or two to the growing site could be arranged.

Dear Editor, A response to concern about uncertified organic produce sellers at Farmers Markets. Organic certification does have its place, particularly for distant or export markets, however not every organic grower/seller needs to be certified. Some of us have been growing organically long before certification even existed and will continue to do so out of common sense. The nature and character of Farmers

Organic certification does indicate organic compliance, but cannot totally guarantee that all of the rules have been adhered to. It is only to the best of the certifier’s knowledge and can’t account for all practices that occur during the

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Kim’s Hair at Baylys 4 Ocean View Terrace ....... 09 439 6754

116 Victoria Street ........... 09 439 4379 Horacane Roofing Ltd Servicing the Kaipara District 021 0828 5868

DARGAVILLE A Natural Approach 32 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 0646

Jo’s Home Cookery 138 Victoria Street ........... 09 439 5435

AD Focus Cnr Totara Street .............. 09 439 8824

Kaipara Lifestyler

Adams Trimmer Nauman Ltd 97 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8897

Lyndsey Bargh Physiotherapy

Ahlayz Restaurant & Fresh Fish 95 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8212 ATS Property Maintenance 23 Awakino Road ............. 09 439 8628 B R Vincent Ltd 52 Beach Road ................ 09 439 6395 BNZ Bank 69 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 3171

Randall Architecture Ltd 25 Clyde Street ................ 09 439 0099

Maungaturoto Auto Centre 1014 State Highway 12 .... 09 431 8288

Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 6 Pouto Street ................. 09 439 7575

Maungaturoto Butchery 158 Hurndall Street.......... 09 431 8061

Roy’s V8 Shop 9 Liverpool Street............. 09 439 5813

Ray White 148 Hurndall Street.......... 09 431 8820

Shaolin Kempo River Road ....................... 09 439 6226

MANGAWHAI

107 River Road ................ 09 439 6933 The Meat Co. 63 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8647

18 Huia Crescent ............. 09 439 1656 McCoy & Thomas Sports Hunting & Fishing NZ 92 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8520 McKay’s 100% Electrical

Waldens Shoes 115 Victoria Street ........... 09 439 8227

Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre 59 Normanby Street ......... 09 439 8540 Elfhood Naturals (Thyme For You) 138 Victoria Street ........... 09 439 5697

WARKWORTH

Window & Door Services Ltd 32 Gladstone Street ......... 09 439 6458

Bogue Real Estate 14 Queen Street .............. 09 425 7959

KAIWAKA

WELLSFORD

Kaiwaka Cheese Shop State Highway 1 ............... 09 431 2195

New Dimensions Hair Studio 161 Rodney Street ........... 09 423 8096

MAUNGATUROTO

Peppers Café 171 Rodney Street ........... 09 423 7549

Dreams 154 Hurndall Street.......... 09 431 9199

Teens & Tweens 173 Rodney Street ........... 09 423 8569

Kaipara Flooring 32 Hurndall Street............ 09 946 9886

Wright Design 72 Spindler Road ............. 09 423 8092

87 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8305 Newman Engineering (2004) Ltd 14-16 Beach Road ........... 09 439 5065 NZ Ventures Ltd T/A Computer Worx

Davison Electrical Contractors 15 Hokianga Road............ 09 439 7184

Carters Mangawhai Moir Street ...................... 09 431 4060 Ray White 234 Molesworth Drive ...... 09 431 4964

122 Victoria Street ........... 021 413 565 Parkview Motel 36 Carrington Street ......... 09 439 8339 Plumbing & Heating Centre Ltd 102 Jervois Street ........... 09 439 6124

*On selected items.

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 15 August 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 13 August 2012. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

For Sale

½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm.

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WATER TANKS, PUMPS & SEPTIC TANKS: Not sure what you’re after? Get the right advice all at the right price at Plumbing and Heating Centre – sales and installation –

09 439 6123

AT ITM Dargaville 09 439 8386 & Home and Garden Wellsford 09 423 8027 “Growing Goodness”

 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

CAR BATTERIES. Don’t be caught out on the cold mornings. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. INTERIOR FLOOR mud mats, a must for winter for farm vehicles. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. ROUND-BALE HAY and SILAGE, SOLID-TIGHT 10 Bale Equivalent. Phone Bill 09 439 1342. WATERPROOF CAR seat covers for farmers & fishermen. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 0819. WIPER BLADES $19.95 pair, plus free Screen Wash. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

WOOD FIRES Full range of wood fires instore,

Wanted to Buy LAND WANTED, Lifestyle block with house, between Te Kopuru and Baylys Beach – Buyer, No Agents. Phone Kevin 09 405 7666. WANTED TO BUY Penisillin and Collostrum milk. Phone 0211 900 972.

Work Wanted EXPERIENCED RELIEF milker/farm hand available in the Springfield/Waipu area, from the 20th August. References available. Phone Rachel 027 3633 469.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

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

excellent brands to suite all homes

 09 439 6123

Plumbing and Heating Centre | 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Little River Transport Ltd

Cars for Sale

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

1980 FORD Escort GL, 813,798km, Blue, 3 owners, Rego on hold, tidy condition, Phone 09 439 0389.

Phone 09 439 4940

Nurseries and Plants

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

Classiﬁed Advertising Call

0800 466 793

WHOLESALE PRICES direct to the public. Native and coastal tolerant plants are available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd now. Make the most of the planting season and purchase in bulk. Great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223.

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

• Siteworks • Hedge • Metalling Removal • Drainage • Pole Holes

Ph Bernie 09 439 6785

Work with your local licensed dealer

Work Wanted 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.

Nick Evans MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief

09 439 2620 021 185 4856

Ruawai Homekills 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

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER AUGUST 8 - 2012

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 15 August 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 13 August 2012. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

WANTED

Electricical Apprentice/ Electrician (L3 & above) KEYS

Open minded Team player Good product knowledge Up-to-date with current regulations & standards Keen listener Communication skills Autonomous

C&C Contract Electrical Call Craig 021 440 634 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/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750. MAINTANE – Property Maintenance and Repair to painting, building, fences, and much much more. Refs if required. Ph Jay T on 021 0292 9095 or 09 439 4618. OFFAL HOLES 750 dia 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.

Auction

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

Dargaville High School Academic Conference and Options Day – 23 August 2012 This is an opportunity for year 10, 11, and 12 students to talk with their Vertical Form Teacher about progress, achievement and subject options for 2013. Conferences are for 20 minutes and bookings are essential. The school will be closed for instruction but students are requested to attend the conference with their Parents/ Caregiver/Whanau.

To book online: www.schoolinterviews.co.nz Unique code is L53Y2 or ring the school office for an appointment 09 439 7229

Dargaville High School Plunket St, Dargaville P 09 439 7229 E office@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz

REMINDER SENIOR CITIZENS,

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Outreach

at Mary McKillop Centre, Hokianga Road. Friday 10th August 1.30pm All very welcome to attend this enjoyable afternoon A plate would be appreciated.

Caring for our community Atawhai Tia Te Takiwa

FREE FLU VACCINATIONS FOR 65 YEARS & OVER – PLUS THOSE UNDER 65 WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS

Hey dudes, don’t forget my new

FINISHES END OF AUGUST

No appointments necessary

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Phone 09 439 8079

MATAKOHE SALES

Registration Tag

Matakohe Salesyard (under cover), Tinopai Rd

Oh no, not registration again!

15 Boner Cows 15 2yr Friesian/Hereford Cross Steers 20 2yr Friesian/Hereford Cross Heifers 15 18th month Friesian/ Hereford Cross Heifers 20 Angus 1yr Steers 20 Hereford/Friesian Cross 1yr Steers 45 Friesian 1yr Steers

25 Friesian 1yr Bulls 20 Angus 1yr Heifers 20 Hereford/Friesian Cross 1yr Heifers 20 Autumn Born Weaner Friesian Bulls 80 Autumn Born Weaner Friesian/Hereford Cross Bulls 60 Autumn Born Weaner Friesian/Hereford Cross Heifers

Yeah it is and this is a reminder so you don’t land up with a fine for not registering your dog. The registrations are due in the month of August 2012. If you haven’t received your registration form by the end of July, please phone us on

0800 10 58 90

and we’ll get one to you.

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Sale Of Liquor Act 1989 Section 64(3)

Contact

Allan 0274 932 844 A/Hrs 09 431 7081

Mangawhai Golf Club (Inc) has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Dargaville for the renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 221 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and known as Mangawhai Golf Club (Inc). The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Golf Club. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is sold under the licence are Monday-Sunday 8am-1am the following day.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 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 second publication of this notice.

If you need any information contact us on 0800 10 58 90.

Rob 021 278 5291 A/Hrs 09 439 6847

Application For

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 Kaiwaka Service Centre, State Highway One, Kaiwaka.

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Public Notices

RELIEF MILKER required, handy to Dargaville, house available. Phone K. Allen 09 439 4605.

DEPARTMENT OF Conservation. Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. Community Recycle Day — Swap, Sell, Buy — 30 stalls available FREE. FREE entry, fun for the whole family. Entertainment, food and drinks available. When: Saturday 8th September. From: 10am–3pm. Where: 150 Colville Road, DARGAVILLE. Phone DOC to book you stall now on 09 439 3450.

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Public Notices DALMATION CLUB FUNDRAISER, 3 course meal (sheep on spit) Saturday August 18th, 20 Normanby Street, 6pm – BYO, Adult $15.00 Child (5–16yrs) $10.00. Tickets PGG Wrightsons, Matich’s & TK Dairy.

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Bereavement Notice VAN LEEUWERDEN, Joe. Loved husband of Nell for 55 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Anneke and John, Sylvia and Peter, Anthony and Debra, Cathy and Mark. Loved Papa of his twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The smile is gone, the memories will always be there. Forever in our hearts. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at the Tasman Village Hall, 2 Seales Road, Morrinsville on Wednesday, 8 August 2012 at 2:00pm followed by private cremation. Messages may be posted to the van Leeuwerden family 67/2 Seales Road, Morrinsville, 3300.

DARGAVILLE

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Thursdays 2.00-5.30pm AD Focus Carpark, Dargaville Fresh & Local Northern Wairoa Community Radio Trust

AGM will be held at the

Lions Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville Tuesday 21st August 2012 7.30pm All welcome

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Strawberries

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Cnr Water St & Central Ave Whangarei Phone 430 4070 Open 8:30am – 5:30pm every day “Proudly Northland Owned and Operated”

Holden VE SV6 2008

Sedan, 3564cc, Automatic, Stunning in red

2008 Honda Accord V6 L Sedan ��$21,995 3471cc, 5 Speed Auto, Leather Trim 2008 Toyota Aurion 3.5P AT-X 6A��$19,495 Sedan, 3456cc, 6 Speed Auto 2006 Toyota Hilux D/C 4X4 W/S��$29,995 Ute, 2982cc, Manual ��SOLD 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 ��$6,995 Sedan, 2790cc, Automatic 2006 Landcruiser 70 Series Flatdeck ��$37,495 Toyota L�C� Diesel 2005 Daihatsu Delta�� Serious Offers $17,000 Tipper, 2800cc, Manual 2006 Holden Crewman cross6��$21,495 Ute, 133,400km, 3565cc, Automatic 2008 Hyundai Accent CRDi��$11,995 Diesel, Grey 1996 Toyota RAV4 ��$8,995 Dark Green, Automatic, 1998cc, Petrol, 86,000km

Marcel Motors LTD

142 Victoria Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 7399 www.marcelmotors.co.nz

now only $19,995

1998 Nissan Camper��Offers over $60,000 Motorhome 7–7�9m, Diesel, Self Contained Certificate 2010 Holden SS ��$42,995 AFM Facelift model, black 2008 Ford Roadster 27T ��$43,000 Hot Rod, 5700cc, Automatic, Less than 1,000 miles 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide ��Serious Offers 100th Anniversary, Strictly limited edition�� Considered 2010 Hyundai Getz ��$12,995 Hatchback, 52,000km, 1399cc, Automatic 2005 Holden Commodore SV8 VZ ��$17,995 Ute, 5700cc, Automatic 2007 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Manual ��$19,995 Economical and spacious 6 speed, 4WD, diesel 2004 Toyota Corolla ��$12,995 Sedan, 1794cc, Automatic, Petrol, Low kms 2000 Nissan Navara 2.7D 4x2�� DuE IN SOON

Marcel Junior 021 504 487 Marcel Senior 021 736 125

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