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p The biggest, brightest Christmas parade seen in Dargaville for many years rolled down Victoria Street in festive triumph last week, with floats, a marching band of pipers and drummers, decorated bicycles, fire engines, and of course, the man of the hour, Saint Nicholas himself, otherwise known as Santa Claus. The big man in red hitched a ride on a classic Ford ute, giving his sleigh a rest before his big night of present deliveries later this month, but hundreds of children recognised him instantly, filling the street with cheers. more on page 7 …

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Museum funding from targeted rate u by Andy Bryenton

The concept of funding Kaipara museums using the mechanism of a targeted rate for every property has been raised at the council table. The Kaipara District Council rejected a measure proposed for its recent Long Term Plan, which would have seen a targeted rate imposed on Mangawhai residents alone, to help support that town’s museum. This followed a plea from museum management to forgive a substantial debt owed to the KDC, which was also denied. At the time, Mayor Craig Jepson proposed a resolution that instructed KDC chief executive Jason Marris to explore another possibility. This was to investigate potential future funding for all three of the

district’s museums, through the 2025– 2026 Annual Plan. “Staff contacted each museum and requested copies of their accounts for the past three years. The museums subsequently met and agreed an approach to the council,” said Sue Davidson, reporting back to councillors last week. The joint proposal put forward by the Mangawhai and Dargaville museums and the Kauri Museum at Matakohe is for a targeted rate that would span the entire Kaipara district. The sum of $20 levied against each ratepayer would render an

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Paparoa wastewater plea u by Andy Bryenton

A group of concerned Paparoa citizens is questioning progress on wastewater issues, as the Kaipara District Council talks about possible solutions.

p Councillors brought Paparoa’s wastewater issues to the fore at last week’s council briefing, raising the big question of funding and ownership of a speculative reticulated scheme

The issue began in 2020, with dye testing identifying wastewater problems with some local septic tanks. The Progressive Paparoa Wastewater Action Group was formed to liaise with the council and find a solution, amid fears that the Northland Regional Council could step in and impose the need for expensive remedies. “That would not be good on an individual property basis but would also severely restrict the future of the whole community. Some properties might just not be able to comply. We want the future of Paparoa to be secured,” said PPWWAG spokesman Graham Taylor. It’s the contention of the group that very little has been done to address the issue of wastewater contamination in the intervening four years. This is despite three reports by outside consultants, all outlining possible fixes to the issue, at a

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Shop and win brings holiday cheer The Kaipara Lifestyler’s Shop and Win promotion for 2024 has wrapped up with great news for one lucky winner, who will receive a $500 worth of gourmet goodies from the Kaiwaka Cheese Shop. Alison Halliday filled in an entry form after making a purchase from the iconic Kaiwaka store during our contest in November, one of thousands of locals who took the opportunity to support Kaipara businesses for Christmas. The draw was made at Dargaville’s police station to ensure strict impartiality, and the ticket drawn from a bulging bag of entrants was Alison’s. Congratulations to our winner, and to all those who entered. Shopping local has meant a world of difference to our Kaipara retailers this festive season. ¢

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The gift that keeps on giving u by Natalie Robinson and Allie Budge, WRMK Lawyers

The festive season is a time for generosity, and for some, that means more than the usual socks or scented candles.

If you’re considering giving a significant gift like property or financial support to loved ones this Christmas, it’s worth ensuring your generosity is legally sound. Gifting property isn’t as simple as handing over the keys with a cheerful “Merry Christmas”. When gifting property, a deed of gift or formal agreement is necessary. Any transfer of ownership needs to be formally recorded, with the property title updated to reflect the change. Even financial gif ts b e n ef i t f ro m p ro p e r documentation, such as a deed of gift, which is a clear written record stating that the asset is a gift, not a loan. While these may seem like small formalities, they can save future complications. There are also practical implications to consider. While New Zealand doesn’t have gift duties, financial gifts or incomegenerating assets (like a rental property

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Motorway route unveiled u by Andy Bryenton

The route for the next section of the Northland motorway from Warkworth to Te Hana has been revealed, and its terminus will be a major interchange feeding directly into Mangawhai. New Zealand Transport Agency staff were out and about at the Mangawhai markets in late November, canvassing the crowds to gauge a response to the proposed route. This will include a lowgradient bypass of the Dome Valley and a dual tunnel beneath Kraack Hill, which may be longer than those linking Waiwera to Pūhoi. The motorway, named Ara Tūhono or the path of connection, has been rendered as a computer generated video fly-though, which can be accessed through the NZTA YouTube channel. Both it, and the planned p Simeon Brown is accelerating the pace of Roads of National Significance, including a Brynderwyn Hills bypass, come under new motorway, which will make Kaiwaka and the authority of the government’s Mangawhai the first stop north of Auckland Roads of National Significance programme, and have therefore Significantly for Kaipara, the been accelerated. new motorway bypasses the town “The previous government inexplicably of Wellsford, making Kaiwaka the cancelled the Roads of National first stop after the motorway ends. Significance programme, which had Significant transport-related services delivered some of the most successful and amenities are anticipated to be and safe roads New Zealand has seen. We in demand there when construction are proud to be bringing this programme is completed, including fast food, fuel back, and have committed to 17 RoNS and accommodation. At the same time, projects across New Zealand to support the addition of a half cloverleaf-style economic growth and get people and interchange with an exit for Mangawhai freight to where they want to go, quickly will bring the east coast town even and safely,” says Transport Minister closer to Auckland’s CBD, spurring Simeon Brown. further growth. ¢

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Disaster coordination plan proposed u by Andy Bryenton

Northland’s civic leaders are joining forces to build a new MultiAgency Coordination Centre (MACC) to orchestrate the best possible response to natural disasters, and the Kaipara District Council is set to be in as a major partner. Learning from Cyclone Gabrielle, the leaders of the Far North, Whangārei, Kaipara and the Northland Regional Council have banded together to fill a gap in the region’s emergency response. Most other regions have a central hub that is disaster-proof and serves p Emergency services rallied to the call when Cyclone Gabrielle struck, but policymakers propose that future disasters might be as a base of operations better managed with a region-wide response hub to spearhead rescue and recovery, across all emergency services. well out of reach of tsunami and floods,” Kaipara District Council mayor Craig said the KDC’s Gillian Bruce in her report Jepson acknowledged the impact of last to councillors. year’s wild weather in his introduction “The bulk of funding will come from of the KDC’s annual report, which NRC, and each of the three district contains a significant component of post- councils have agreed to contribute cyclone remediation. funding. The estimated cost for the centre “It’s clear that the weather events of is currently $7.5 million.” 2023 have had a long tail and continue This week, the council will vote on to impact our work programmes and empowering CEO Jason Marris to enter budgets. We achieved a significant into a formal partnership to make the amount of recovery repair in this period MACC happen, with the KDC putting up an and will complete the remainder across initial $100,000 from current budgets. It’s the next two years. noted that without agreement to proceed “The multi-agency centre is to be built with the MACC, the Northland Civil on Fire and Emergency New Zealand Defence Emergency Management Group land, behind the Whangārei fire station, Plan 2021–2026 will not be achieved. ¢

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Floats, festivities and fun

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Dargaville welcomed Santa back after a one-year hiatus, with the community rallying to present one of the biggest Christmas parades in recent memory. With carol singers, market stalls, decorated windows and a huge parade, followed by a Christmas concert in the gardens, Saturday was a merry occasion for the riverside town.

p Decorated bikes and trikes came wrapped in tinsel, baubles, holly and flowers, with a great turnout of riders both young and old, even the mayor

p Carol singers shared the festive spirit outside the Good Life Stores, where they will be appearing each Saturday leading up to Christmas for a holiday singalong

p The pirate crew from the Menz Shed set sail aboard the good ship, Jolly Roger, a crafty handmade float built by the salty buccaneers themselves

p Heritage machinery club vintage tractors joined in the parade, a classic piece of rural holiday tradition returning to the delight of onlookers

p Dargaville’s Tongan community crewed a vibrant nativity scene and flew the flag of our Pacific neighbours with pride

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The Kaipara District Council’s annual report has been presented, and the financial section of this document charts a year of challenges and a cautious approach. “It has been a year of change and transformation for Kaipara District Council,” said mayor Craig Jepson and KDC chief executive Jason Marris, in their official presentation of the report. “We are proud of all that we have achieved in this period, and will continue to build on in the coming year.” Fiscally, the environment has been challenging, but councillors noted that p Councillors are pleased to have received an annual report showing a surplus and fiscal stability in uncertain they are proud of their economic times track record for 2024. This includes the feat of keeping rates this. The council delivered around $32 increases in the single digits, despite million of capital works, with the majority pressures from new central government expenditure, $20.3 million, invested regulations and inflation. Wellington, for in roading. Cost-cutting, including a staff example, experienced a rates increase of more than 18 per cent, while in Otago restructure, led to a bottom line with a it topped 24 per cent, close to a one- surplus instead of a deficit, despite a quarter increment. Kaipara was held to downturn in the international economy. an average of just under nine per cent. The KDC reports a rates take of $45.6 Transport amenities were listed as million, part of $94 million in revenue for the single-most important aspect of the the year. Costs rose from the $61 million KDC’s work in a recent citizens’ survey, itemised in the annual plan last year, to and the capital spend for 2024 reflects hit $78 million. ¢

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KMR’s year of progress reported u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara Moana Remediation group has presented a report to the final Kaipara District Council briefing of the year, charting the growth of its efforts. Kaipara Moana Remediation (KMR) pou tātaki Justine Daw invited questions from elected members about the work her organisation is undertaking in the 800,000-hectare Kaipara catchment, much of which falls under the jurisdiction of the KDC and its Northland Regional Council peers. “We will not achieve our goals in this decade-long initiative without taking a whole-landscape approach,” says Ms Daw. She outlined the ramping up of engagement between locals and KMR. It has now worked with 723 landowners, farmers and community groups to prevent siltation and pollution, protect riparian areas with planting, and now also works to prevent the erosion of steep hillsides. A further 1,100 individuals and groups have expressed an interest in getting involved in programmes as varied as waterway stock exclusion fencing, protecting remnant native forest blocks, regenerating tōtara and spaced planting of poplars on farmland with a gradient.

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Dargaville measures up roading needs u by Andy Bryenton

Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson, deputy mayor Jonathan Larsen, councillor Gordon Lambeth and Dargaville Community Development Board members met last week to discuss the need for greater accessibility in Dargaville’s centre. The semi-informal meeting had a serious purpose, spurred by a recent vote to allocate $550,000 to the refurbishment of Dargaville’s urban roading and footpaths. Councillor Lambeth, who moved the idea at last month’s meeting of the Kaipara District Council, noted several points that could be improved to improve access for older citizens and the differently abled. He also forwarded an idea to protect the street front awning supports of Victoria Street from damage caused by heavy vehicles. “It’s just what’s needed. After the many years we’ve had of wish lists, now this funding is a step in the right direction,” said DCDB chair Joanna Ewenson. “One of the things brought up very clearly by the public in hearings for the Long Term Plan was the accessibility of Dargaville’s main street,” says councillor Lambeth. The money for Dargaville’s footpath and roading upgrades won’t come until 2026, but this also gives time for the council to lobby the central government to match its spend with further funding. The decision to allocate the half-million dollar sum was part of a package of roading financial choices, which sparked intense

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Fantastic festivities u by Amy Fifita

Adults and youth all gathered at Taha Awa Riverside Gardens last Saturday to enjoy the Christmas in the Gardens hosted by the churches of Dargaville. The event’s 18th year running, hundreds of people arrived at the gardens to enjoy some community festive fun. Various solo and group performances, including Selwyn Park School, Salt Dance Studio, Toa DeeGilchrist and Christopher Thompson, took to the stage to perform. “I am delighted with p Hundreds of people gathered to enjoy the Christmas spirit all of the performers, last Saturday they are fantastic. It has been wonderful to have all of the grateful to the community for their groups,” said organiser Pauline Taylor. support and the Lord for his goodness There were performances, including to us.” The evening ended with the the Angels and Shepherds Competition. Churches from across Dargaville crowd being invited to sing along banded together to ensure the event’s with Christmas carols led by singer success, with volunteers helping with Jessica McEwing. Donations and proceeds from food stalls, blessing and prayer tents, the food sales contributed towards and other roles. Eventgoers brought their picnic paying for the sound equipment. The blankets and chairs and enjoyed Christmas in the Gardens team is snacks while watching the festive joy grateful to the Dargaville Garden Trust, E Paxton, the Dargaville churches, on stage. “The weather was great, and the Silver Fern Farms and the performers turnout was wonderful, and we are for helping make the event possible. ¢

‘Help’ calls Christmas op shop u by Paul Campbell

Santa has arrived at the Maungatūroto Op Shop with a vengeance, but the two volunteer ladies on duty last Friday wish he had left a couple of elves to help out cataloguing and pricing a wide range of ‘just dropped off’ donated goodies, with toys and what looked like perfect Christmas items leading the way. “In fact, it is Friday and we should be open” said Marge Paton working with Barb Bailey. “We don’t have enough volunteers to have the doors open, and have had to turn people away this morning. If there is anyone out there interested in helping us, we have application f o r m s a t s e c r e t a r y @ p Maungatūroto Op Shop workers, Marge Paton (left) and Barb Bailey organise Christmas displays maungaturotoopshop.org.” With an extensive range of offerings organisations that educate, care for and that might rival a big city department uplift our community.” Another festive season highlight at store, the shop has a great festive season the shop will be a pavement raffle stall offer as well with 50 per cent off. “Let us assist you in making your organised by Breast Cancer Support budget go further, with everything at Northland Trust. Organiser Danny Vendt says with a half price until Christmas. Visit our shop to discover unique and gently used gift $10 ticket price, there will be five winning ideas that will make your holidays both categories with a top prize of goods valued at $1,200, dropping down to $350, with affordable and sustainable. “You’ll find a fantastic selection all proceeds going to cancer relief work. “This is a great opportunity on of second-hand treasures perfect for everyone in your family and among your Wednesday, December 12 from 10am friends. Plus, keep in mind that every onwards to find a special way to celebrate dollar you spend helps support local the festive season at the op shop.” ¢

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It’s been a busy month for Dargaville’s fire brigade, with 44 callouts summoning the hard-working volunteers as the weather heats up. With five structure fires, nine vegetation fires, two burning cars, a rubbish fire and a blazing tractor in the mix, as well as downed power lines, medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents, November was a taxing month for the firefighting team, though it got off to an excellent start. p A busy November for firefighters leads into a hot and dry summer, “We would like to prompting calls for extra vigilance thank everyone for being safe with fireworks this year,” say CFO check in with fireandemergency.nz/ checkitsalright first.” Jason Campbell and his team. “This year we only attended one callA hot summer is forecast, and those out for this, but please remember that planning to cook outdoors, dispose of the conditions are becoming very dry out green waste or even undertake activities there. Now that summer is here, though that cause sparks, such as metal there is as yet no fire restriction at the grinding and welding, are encouraged to moment it’s highly recommended that have precautions ready, such as a fire you don’t light any vegetation rubbish or extinguisher or other appropriate means burn piles.” of putting out a blaze if it gets out of hand. “We’d like to thank you for your “It’s already very dry with high temperatures, and the wind can support during the year, everyone,” say carry embers up to 100 metres Dargaville’s firefighters. “We wish you all into dry vegetation. If you’re going a merry Christmas and a safe and happy to light a fire outdoors please new year.” ¢

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The canals and stopbanks protecting Ruawai and its surrounds have held back the tide for more than a century, and now a new major upgrade will boost flood resilience for years to come. Raupō Canal G has been under consideration for several years as the site for a modern, large-scale floodgate. Work began in May this year, and is now 60 per cent complete, with a very robust steel pile and concrete structure taking shape behind a p A temporary coffer dam exposes the dry riverbed, allowing work to temporary coffer dam. commence on a modern floodgate in Ruawai “Works on one side of the bank have been largely completed, To date, $3.06 million has been spent and work is under way to excavate and fill on the project, which is fully funded by the riverbed, so we can construct the base the central government. However, set for the tidal gate structure. The floodgate against the economic and social cost is a major piece of infrastructure that of a major flood event, this represents includes installing steel piles within a minor percentage investment. The the Awaroa River,” said Kaipara District resilience of the Raupō network during Council’s manager for project delivery, Cyclone Gabrielle offered proof that Bryan Hagan. improvements at key points of the system “Once completed, the new floodgate could efficiently augment this barrier protects horticultural land and State against the sea. It’s been indicated that Highway 12, which is a vital arterial route. this might cost a further $1 million over It will also minimise the need to raise and above what Wellington originally 30 kilometres of stopbanks alongside planned. KDC staff will liaise with central the canal. The project will benefit the government funders to cover this sum and whole district.” complete the project. ¢

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BAYLYS BEACH 18 Coates Avenue Magnificent Views to Take Your Breath Away A family home with private courtyard, open plan living and alfresco area. Privacy at the front of the property, where the vast scene of the Tasman Sea is absolutely magic. Kitchen and living area have vaulted ceilings. Four double bedrooms accessed from a hallway with ranch sliders connecting to the courtyard. A rumpus room also access the courtyard, sheltered and private, all the while views are still available to the ocean. Second toilet and shower, double garage with internal access. Potential to create your dream. An extensive consented retainer wall. Being sold as is.

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DARGAVILLE Country Lifestyle Awaits! Discover your perfect lifestyle retreat on this 2.0-hectare block, with new post and batten boundary fencing. Old woolshed with power, maybe convert to your new living quarters. Cattle yards with loading facilities and a small storage shed. Gentle flat and rolling contour with a small bridge over the stream that runs through the property. Start living your rural dream and bring your country lifestyle vision to life! You will enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this rural lifestyle block. Perfect for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle.

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DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Something For Everyone 120 hectares of gently rolling to hill contour, (subject to title). The centerpiece is a stunning grand kauri villa from the 1920s, meticulously renovated to blend modern style with classic charm. Spacious kitchen and dining area is perfect for gatherings, while a separate lounge provides a cozy retreat. Three bedrooms plus office, maintaining its delightful character throughout. In 43 paddocks with sizable implement shed for storage. This farm is well-suited for grazing beef cattle and has the capacity to support up to 200 head of mixed-aged stock, currently being operated as a larger farm.

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DARGAVILLE Opanake Road Picturesque Grazing Block This 63-hectare grazing block features flat, rolling to hill contour in ten paddocks with rural outlook overlooking the river that borders the property. Water supply is from dams. Access is provided via Opanake Road to the cattle yards. There are two haybarns or storage sheds. The block is suitable for producing silage and hay, a grass dirt track running through the block gives access to the bottom flats. Currently used for grazing young cattle for a dairy farm and silage. Fencing is wellmaintained, and there are beautiful native trees scattered around.

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A Great Opportunity Perfect property for a runoff, grazing block, or building your dream home with stunning views. 68 hectares features a large barn, a near-new set of cattle yards, seven-wire post and batten boundary, with the road boundary being new. Internal fencing is three-wire electric. Bore water. A new roadway runs through the property, 17 paddocks, mostly flat to rolling terrain and a steeper valley that had roughly 18 ha of pine trees harvested this year. Vendors winter 40-50 yearling cattle and 15 cows with calves. 150 to 200 bales of silage made on farm. A versatile property that will appeal.

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A great property of 36ha with sea views and a private setting. It's perfect for wintering cattle or as a large lifestyle property to build your dream home. The property includes a large barn and a small set of cattle yards, a good water source and there are 13 paddocks with mainly rolling terrain and some steeper areas. The vendors winter 15 cattle aged 15 months and 12 cows with calves. The property features great access with a limestone track leading in, and the fences are in good order, powered by a solar fence unit.

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Christmas Messages

Festive gathering for survivors u by Amy Fifita

The Dargaville Stroke Club gathered together to celebrate Christmas and the year that has been.

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is taking over the role. They need to be a caring person, and Jayne was, for many years, the leader of the volunteer section at Hospice.” Anyone who has suffered a stroke and would like to join the group can contact Nick on 09 439 7356. “We are grateful to all service organisations that have helped us with many kind donations over the years.” ¢

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“They are inspiring. They come along, talk to each other about the problems they have encountered and share solutions and ideas.” Val has been the volunteer support person for some time and is handing over the position to Jayne Walker. “I did the behind-the-scenes work, like applying for funding and running Christmas lunch, and am I so happy Jayne

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p Val Mann, Betty Kerssens and Nick Puharich cutting the Xmas cake at the Dargaville Stroke Club Christmas party

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After experiencing a stroke himself and being unable to find adequate support, Nick Puharich founded the group 45 years ago. Nick was nominated and received a Queen’s Service Medal in 2016 for his contribution to the stroke club, Dargaville Lions Club, Dargaville Museum and Dargaville Pioneers Trust. “Nick still leads and supports the group with enthusiasm and compassion. During those years, Nick has given many hours of his own time and efforts to support the recovery effort for those who are experiencing the effects of a stroke. The members look forward to their time together, and we need to tell him we love him.” Val joined the club after her husband Jack, a late member, passed away, recognising the need for able-bodied helpers. Looking back on her time at the club, Val says she has enjoyed the people the most.

The group enjoyed a free lunch with all the trimmings, fun raffles and a performance and poem recital from Ruakākā-based entertainer Jone Yelcich. “Jone provided some wonderful happy times. He even had some people up dancing. He said it was special for him to come and perform for us because he is a stroke survivor himself,” said volunteer support person Val Mann. “While he was in hospital following his stroke, he wrote this poem that was later published in a doctor’s book relevant to stroke survivors.”

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Christmas Messages

Creative Christmas celebrations

The main streets of Dargaville are decked out in holiday cheer for the festive season, with business owners thinking outside the box to depict the spirit of Christmas in their shop windows.

p The Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre’s nativity scene features intricate quilting, as well as a life-sized tableau of biblical figures Mary and Joseph beneath the star of Bethlehem

p The spirit of classic Christmases past and present is alive and well at Gordon Walker’s antique store, with animatronic Santas and a fully trimmed tree evoking a Victorian-era holiday

p Karen and Aaron Foster have once again gone all out to turn the big shop frontage of Fosters Home Decorating into a winter wonderland, though it also features a proper Kiwi barbecue

p The Empire Luncheonette’s Christmas scene features a Kiwianathemed living room ready for a visit from Saint Nick, complete with a cat on the mat

p Ignite Your Fitness went above and beyond the assignment, with an entire original children’s Christmas story penned by the gym’s owners and illustrated for passersby to read and enjoy

p The Dargaville Book Exchange and Crafts window features a real Kiwi Santa, dressed in the legendary All Blacks’ jersey and driving a tractor full of toys

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A dog’s tail …

Sumthin’ ter look forwid too Gidday readas, its me, Billy Borda Colly again, an’ Boss says this will be me last kolumn for the year, ’cos nek year gonna be 2025, an’ he reckins he’s got a plan in mind wot’ll keep me busy for a little wile. “The co-op has raised the 2024/25 farmgate price to $9.50 per kgMS because of strong demand for dairy products in China, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.” “Well, beudy,” seda Boss. “That’ll help tha bank balance an’ pay fer Dog’s family wen it comes.” Sharlene give me a wink an’ tole Boss sumthing about countin’ chickens hatchin’ that was lost on me. I sposed ta make pups eh? Maybe that darn rooster busy, too. But Sharlene went on: “Demand for red meat overall is expected to be slightly better in the new season — cattle prices should be strong, in Europe and North America. Farm-gate prices for cattle should hold up due to drought in North America at 535 cents per kg, mutton could be $60 per head, which is steady on last season.” Boss said: “Well Deah, looks like a bit more ofa same nek year. Time tho’ we hada good brake for Chrismiss. Mite go ter Piha camp, too. But sorry Dog, you gotta date wiv a Lady, so betta stay home an’ guard tha farm.” Heck, readas, that wot Sharlene wood call a doubleedged sword. Not sure why, but thinkin’ about it, hmmm roll on my visitor eh? You fellas hava merri Chrissmiss too. Cheers — Billy ¢

Wen Boss says that, I gotta check wiv his gerfen’ Sharlene, ’cos I don’t rilly trust Boss, specially wen he hada few Krissmiss snorts wen he was in town for sum Santa stuff. But Sharlene was also smirkin’ an’ then she tole me that that good lookin’ town Borda Colly girl on holydays atta dairy run-off mite be comin’ ter stay. “Boss wants ya ter have a litter of workin’ pups,” she sed, an’ readas, tha penny dropped then. I not only a farm worker, seems I ’spected to do a bit of above and beyond me duty eh? (Well, tell yer wot, that’s not such a wurry. That Lady, is wots her name, kin curl up in my kennil no problims eh? C’mon the holydays.) With that ter look forwid to, I just sat quietly dreemin’ at smoko ona woolshed step, wile Boss an’ Sharlene talked about Chrissmiss dinna. “Yep, Deah,” Boss sed, “I’ll nock over a muttin fer the holydays, get a leg o pork outa tha freezer, an’ that should do us.” Sharlene agreed, an’ of course, I pricked up me ears. Me an’ that Lady should get a feed of cracklin’ all things workin’ out proper. Gotta keep our strengths up eh? After Boss had made plans, he an’ Sharlene talked about nek year. Sharlene hada papa froma kattil stop, an’ told Boss things were lookin’ up a bit, ’specialy for a dairy run-off by tha river. She red in her skooteecher voice about Fonterror.

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Clubs/Organisations 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547. Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068. Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm– 7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153. Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — 2nd Monday of each month. Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444. Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info. Carers of Tamariki Kaipara – Whānau Focus — First Tuesday of every month except January, 10.30, come and make connections with people who are looking after Tamariki. Any enquiries call or text 021 973 871. Chess Club — All welcome, Wednesdays 6.30pm Dargaville, gold coin donation. Phone Stephen 09 439 8819. Circus Kumarani All Ages Circus Class — Term 4. Come along and learn some circus, casual or full term. 15 Onslow St, Dargaville, Tuesdays 3.45–4.45pm; and Paparoa Memorial Hall, Thursdays 4–5pm. www. circuskumarani.co.nz/classes. Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).

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FOR SALE

CHURCH NOTICES

PERSONAL

SECURITY

59B LOGAN STREET NURSERIES, Succulents For Sale. Worm Tea also available. Phone 027 439 0772. Open every day except Monday and Tuesday.

TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com.

SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639 552.

SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

A UNIQUE Christmas gift that lasts all year! Kaipara Kaleidoscope 2025 Calendars $20. From Book Exchange & Crafts, Dargaville. Enquiries: Anne mitchanne7377@ gmail.com.

FENCING

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

FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.

DOG KENNEL and run for sale, suitable for small/ medium dog, $200 ONO. Phone 027 432 1428.

GRAZING

MOTOR MOWER for Sale - Briggs & Stratton, very good condition. $250 ONO. Phone John 021 159 49.

GRAZING AVAILABLE 170 acres approximately, in Matakohe/Ruawai. Phone 021 190 0972.

TOP QUALITY firewood for sale, phone for prices 09 439 5927.

NURSERIES & PLANTS

TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

GOT2GO PLANTS Tamarillos only $1, landscaping trees and shrubs and many more ready for Xmas. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS now. 09 439 5556/027 488 3400.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

BOBCAT, TRUCK & EXCAVATOR HIRE

3MM ACM Snowbond caravan/trailer/wet area lining $82.80. Scooters plywood, phone 09 438 6565.

PHONE ROY 021 153 5000

PLUMBING UPGRADES & renovations. Contact James 021 0263 9558, Plumb Hub Northland Ltd. Servicing Hikurangi to Mangawhai.

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ENTERTAINMENT

DARGAVILLE FIRE BRIGADE

Dargaville Acoustic Music

BLACKBOARD CONCERT Next concert is the Thursday 6th February 2025, 7:00pm Kaipara Community Centre Hokianga Rd, Dargaville.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC GROUP CONCERTS RETURN

TRADES & SERVICES

DRIVEWAYS RACEWAYS SITEWORKS METAL SUPPLIES ASPHALT WORKS POST HOLE BORING ROLLER COMPACTOR

RAFFLE RESULTS

CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS

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

Dargaville Fire Brigade Christmas Raffle Results: 1st Ian Beattie, 2nd Amy Fifita 3rd Ron Graham, 4th Avon Curel 5th Mike Aylett

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584. Dargaville & Surrounds.

ROOFING REPAIRS & Gutter cleaning. Local to Dargaville area. Phone 027 273 8935.

TREE SERVICES TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED OUR RAFFLE: WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR

ENTERTAINMENT

Ph 021 439 697 for more info DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

WEEK OF

THE ANZAC THEATRE

AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION: www.anzactheatre.co.nz | 021 117 6732

MORNING

WED 11/12

AFTERNOON

WEDNESDAY ALL TICKETS $10

★ First screening Last screening

SHARKO (E) 5.30PM

THURS 12/12

NIGHT

$10

★

FRI 13/12

WEEKEND IN TAIPEI (R13) 7.30PM WICKED (PG) 7.30PM

MOANA 2 (PG) 12.00PM

WICKED (PG) 2.15PM

SUDDENLY (M) 5.30PM

MEMORY (R16) 8.00PM

SAT 14/12

RED ONE (PG) 12.30PM

MOANA 2 (PG) 3.00PM

WICKED (PG) 5.15PM

PUSHPA 2: THE RULE (M) 8.30PM

SUN 15/12

THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE ★ (M) 6.30PM NEW THIS WEEK: MOANA 2, MOANA RUA (REO MAORI), WICKED. FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: MEMORY, MEMORY THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE, GLADIATOR II, SUDDENLY & RED ONE. $10 $10 MOANA RUA MOANA 2 RED ONE GLADIATOR II REO MAORI (PG) 12.30PM (PG) 2.45PM (R16) 8.00PM ★ (PG) 5.30PM

★

MOANA 2 (PG) 1.00PM

MON/ TUES 16/17

CLOSED

WED 18/12

WEDNESDAY ALL TICKETS $10

Adult $17

Senior (65+) $14.50

WICKED (PG) 3.15PM

Student $14.50 w/ID

Adults $12 Under 15s $5

11th December – 18th December

EVENING

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER December 10 2024

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Closing date for classified advertising for the December 17 2024 edition is Monday, December 16 2024

SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

DARGAVILLE AMBULANCE. Volunteers wanted. Contact Station Officer on 022 424 6685.

Northern Wairoa Voice for Life

PUBLIC NOTICES

DEATH NOTICES

Robyn Marina Searle

AGM Thursday 12th December at 7pm. Dargaville Catholic Parish Centre.

PRINCIPAL/TUMUAKI U 3 Te Kopuru School (Years 1-8) is on the lookout for a strong and dedicated leader to join our vibrant school community. We are seeking someone who has: • Proven and effective leadership and the ability to inspire and guide our school community • Enthusiasm for Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga, and a dedication to valuing and incorporating Te Ao Māori into our school culture • Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with our tamariki, staff, whānau, board, and community • Proven ability in strategic development and review, with a focus on achieving outcomes when needed • A leader who is committed to being visible, approachable, and transparent The position commences at the beginning of Term 2, or earlier by mutual agreement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our tamariki and are excited about leading our school, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV, covering letter, and direct enquiries for the application pack to: Terry Hewetson • terry.hewetson@gmail.com

PUBLIC NOTICES ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Next concert is the 6th of February 2025, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook. Dargaville Racing Club inc.

All Welcome.

Proposed Temporary Road Closure Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10, 11(e), the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club Inc has made an application to have roads within the Kaipara District closed on the days and times set out below for the purpose of the Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club Rally sprint. Sunday 23 February 2025 from 7:30am until 6:00pm

HUI-A-TAU 2024

Nau mai e te iwi!

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Te Roroa Whatu Ora and Manawhenua Trusts will be held at Waikara Marae, 333 Waikara Road, Aranga on Saturday the 18 th January 2025.

AGENDA 1. Karakia Timatanga 2. Mihimihi 3. Apologies 4. AGM minutes for 2023 5. Matters Arising 6. Chairs Report 7. Charitable Trust Report 8. Commercial Board Report 9. Operations Report 10. Financials - Audited Accounts 2023/2024 11. Announcement of Current Trustees 12. Trustees and Directors Renumeration 13. Appointment of Auditor 14. General Business 15. Karakia Whakamutunga

Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Te Tōpu Ika o Ngāti Whātua will be held on:

7.30pm at the Dalmation Hall

Sunday 9 March 2025 at 9.00am. The venue will be Ōtūrei Marae, 11 Ōtūrei Settlement Road, Dargaville.

AGENDA

“It has been our pleasure helping people get to their health appointment”

Very private service was held according to Robyns wishes.

• Swamp Road, finishing 250m before intersection with Burke Road Any persons wishing to submit on or object to the proposal are invited to do so from the date of publication of this notice. Submissions may be delivered to any Kaipara District Council office; or posted to Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340; or emailed to council@kaipara.govt.nz and should include your name, address, telephone number and email address as appropriate. Submissions close at: 3.00pm Tuesday 7 January 2025 Kaipara District Council.

PUBLIC NOTICES

There have been reports in the media of Poppy money being misappropriated by RNZRSA in Wellington. Rest assured any and all poppy money collected in Kaipara is secured in a seperate Trust which is held locally by the Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA Inc. for the exclusive use of Veterans and their families. Sue Philips, President.

For all enquiries please email gm@teroroa.iwi.nz

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI, NGĀ URI KATOA

Last day of business Friday 20th December. Service resumes Tuesday 14th January 2025. Bookings can be made from Monday 13th through Te Ha Oranga. Phone 439 3013

Reunited with her darling Barry to continue their journey together.

Zoom access will be available on the day.

Thursday 12th December 2024

Health Shuttle Service

Robyn passed away on 17th November 2024 surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Barry (dec) for 60 years. Loved mother of Dessilee, Joseph, Sonya (dec) and Tanya. Nana to 11 grandchildren, great nana to 4 lovely little girls.

• Golden Stairs Road, starting 1.2km south of Paparoa Oakleigh Road

Arrive by 9.30am for a 10.00am start.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Kaipara Community Health Trust

(nee Clark)

Kaipara District Council will, at its urgent decision-making delegation on a date to be confirmed in mid-January 2025 to consider the proposal to close the following road for the holding of the Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club Rally Sprint:

TE RŪNANGA O NGĀTI WHĀTUA PĀNUI HUI-A-TAU

AGM

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Karakia and mihimihi Apologies Conﬁrmation of Minutes of AGM held 2023 Presentation of 2023/2024 Annual Report and FInancial Statements Te Topu Ika o Ngāti Whātua Report Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua Update Presentation of 2024/2025 Annual Plan and Budget Conﬁrmation of Appointment of Auditors General Business Karakia Whakamutunga

BASIS OF ELECTION FOR 2025 LOCAL ELECTIONS Basis of Election for 2025 Local Elections On 5 November 2024, Kaipara District Council gave public notice of its final proposal for representation arrangements to apply for the Council for the elections to be held on 11 October 2025. Notification of the right to appeal was also given. No valid appeals were received in respect of the resolution, therefore the representation arrangements for Kaipara District Council’s 2025 local elections will be the same as in the final proposal: Council representation The Kaipara District Council to comprise the mayor elected ‘at large’ and eight councillors elected from three wards, these being: a) Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward (represented by three councillors), comprising the southeast section of Kaipara, including Kaiwaka, Mangawhai township and Mangawhai Heads and surrounding area, Oruawharo, Oneriri Peninsula and Hakaru (being the current Kaiwaka-Mangawhai General Ward area) b) Otamatea Ward (represented by two councillors), comprising the State Highway 12 townships from Tokatoka to Maungatūroto, including Ruawai, Matakohe, Paparoa, Taipuha, Ararua, Pahi, Whakapirau and Tinopai (being the current Otamatea General Ward area with the inclusion of meshblocks 0122400, 0122800, 0122300 and 0122700 from the current Wairoa General Ward)

In the event that the AGM cannot be held kanohi ki te kanohi (in-person), it will be held online via Zoom.

c) Wairoa Ward (represented by three councillors), comprising the Dargaville township, plus the area surrounding Dargaville, through to Waipoua Forest, including Kaihu, Aranga, Donnellys Crossing, Mamaranui, Omamari, Baylys Beach, Hoanga, Tangowahine, Tangiteroria, Te Kōpuru, Pouto, Turiwiri and Arapohue (being the current Wairoa General Ward area, with the exclusion of meshblocks 0122400, 0122800, 0122300 and 0122700)

Dated at Whangārei, 9 December 2024

d) No community boards be established.

Alan Riwaka, Chief Executive for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua

The three wards, the population per ward, the number of councillors per ward and the population per councillor is as follows:

Printed copies of the documents above will be available at the Annual General Meeting and electronically at: www.ngatiwhatua.iwi.nz/about-us/agm following the hui.

Ward

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Population*

Councillors

Ratio

Kaiwaka-Mangawhai

10,050

3,350

Otamatea

6,180

3,090

Wairoa

11,000

3,667

Total

27,230

3,404

*population estimates as of 30 June 2023

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In accordance with section 19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the population that each councillor represents must be within the range of 3,404 plus or minus 10% (3,064-3,744). All of the proposed wards comply with this range.

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Any queries regarding the Council’s decision should be directed to: Kelly Ockwell, Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340 or council@kaipara.govt.nz

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