Kaipara Lifestyler, December 14 2011 by Integrity Community Media

LIFESTYLER

December 14 2011

Kaipara

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by Joanne Speechly With the nearest animal shelter for Kaipara at the SPCA in Whangarei, a group of Dargaville people have opened a refuge a little closer to home. The group of volunteers is led by Marni Berghan, who operated the animal shelter, dubbed Kaipara Paws and Claws, from her home, before she and her supporters obtained the lease of the old vet clinic on Murdoch Street. The clinic has facilities to cater for cats, kittens and other small animals but cannot accept dogs or puppies at this stage. “We can take guinea pigs, chickens, rabbits — that sort of thing — because they’re easily re-homed. Unfortunately, we cannot take dogs at this stage because they pose too much of a problem for where we’ll be and I feel that they come under the council’s authority,” says Marni, who has been supported in the project by Pono Lodge as well as family and friends. “We’ve had a few ups and downs but this is the new home that will help out animals in the Kaipara. So far, we have reached the target of raising $5,000 but despite this, we are still in need of donations, sponsorship and volunteers. “It will be great to have this service available in town, it is well needed and it has been a long, long time coming and I really hope all Kaipara residents will get behind it and help in some way. We’re doing this to help tidy the whole community up. “Our overruling message is for people to get their pets de-sexed. Vet checks and de-sexing will be performed at Dargaville veterinary clinic and all animals put up for adoption will leave the clinic with a clean bill of health.” The shelter opening is timely with Christmas and holidays just around the corner, a time when animal shelters are busiest. “In the near future, we’ll also be setting up a cattery for when people are away on holiday,” said Marni. “Our fundraising initiatives will include a small second hand shop at the shelter and people are more than welcome to come in and purchase goods — or donate money or goods. JX90 ROPS C/W Loader

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Get lost in a good story these holidays by Andy Bryenton Tall tales, outlandish adventures, unforgettable characters and unlikely heroes are coming to Dargaville this school holidays — part of a treasure trove of fantastic stories brought to life by international storytelling sensation Andy Wright. Before the days of television the travelling storyteller was part of every culture — a welcome visitor around the campﬁre or in the village, entertaining people and tying the strands of their cultural heritage together. It’s a part of our history which kids of all ages still enjoy and Andy Wright doesn’t just tell a which Andy loves to share with story — he involves his audience in the magic of it new audiences. And while times have changed, the spellbinding enchantment of The last time this talented entertainer visited a story well told is evergreen — it’s an experience Dargaville was in 2008, and in January 2012 he not to be missed! returns to the Dargaville Town Hall with new Andy Wright grew up in Gisborne, but he’s tales to delight young and old. performed across New Zealand, Australia and It’s a feast of prose, song, theatre and Asia, South America and Europe. His tales humour which is sure to be enjoyed by everyone intertwine the fantastical with the everyday, — and the best part is — it’s free! from stories of school bullies and best mates to School holiday boredom doesn’t stand a the heights of myth and fantasy. chance when Andy Wright is in town — circle And this is no mere recital — Andy’s shows the 26th of January on your calendar and don’t have been acclaimed as immersive and engaging miss the man who’s been called inspirational, in the extreme, with kids and adults alike joining intense, engaging, fun — and the master of all in the fun for a truly memorable experience. tales tall and true!

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Top honour for local lifeguard by Joanne Speechly Kauri Coast Community Swimming Pool Operations Manager, Wayne Riley, is also the 2011 New Zealand Recreation Association’s Lifeguard of the Year. He is the ﬁrst Northlander to be recognised at this level. The highly qualiﬁed lifeguard began his career as a 14-year-old beachguard at West Auckland surf beach, Piha. He has since worked at leisure centres throughout Auckland and is now in charge of a team of aquatic staff at Whangarei Aquatic Centre, as well as the Kauri Coast pool.

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DECEMBER 14 - 2011

A friend in need

When Dargaville Hospital’s ten St John’s Hospital Friends volunteers gathered for an afternoon Christmas celebration with hospital and St John staff, their commitment and passion for their role was clearly evident. The small team provide a seven day a week service to assist hospital staff and help to cheer up patients staying in the medical ward. The essential service has been operating in Dargaville for nearly two years and is managed locally by Norma Ker and James Foster. Volunteers Dargaville Hospital and St John staff and volunteers generally work a minimum of two hours once a week or fortnight and the team of hospital friends for setting aside their regional manager, Michael Bancroft, says a own time and said hospital friend’s make a huge membership drive is likely in the New Year. difference in people’s lives every day. Community Volunteer, Carol Robinson, said she absolutely Care Programmes manager, Sarah Davies, also loves being a St John’s Hospital Friend and it thanked the team and said Dargaville’s huge means a lot to make a little bit of difference in community spirit made it one of her favourite places in Northland. someone’s life. “My reason for doing this is because I fell ill several years ago, which meant I was always in hospital so I know what it’s like to No the w is have no visitors. This opportunity means that for time I can give back to others and give back to the – ca lim community.” ll u e s! Hospital manager, Jen Thomas, commended Blowers

Lifeguard of the Year is a national award and it is the highest honour that a lifeguard can receive in New Zealand. “I was really rapt with the award and I’m proud that I could do this for Northland — I think it’s great for a small community,” said Wayne, who was also part of a team that won NZRA Team of the Year in 1991. “I just love this job, because it’s a job where I get to see people enjoy themselves every What did our Residents have to day.” Norfolk Court Rest Home Ltd say at their “Residents meeting” “The great thing about working in Dargaville on 30 November 2011? is our small team and we can all work really J.S. “Thanks to the Chef for the nice food, everything is nice here, the Staff are very nice.” closely together, and it makes a big difference. R.S. “No requests, very well looked after here.” Throughout the summer, I will be based in I.W. “Everything is alright, Charlotte is good at her job.” Dargaville a lot more and I have a real interest in bringing in the community.” M.C. “The only thing I can complain about is that I become older everyday, everything is alright.” Wayne’s qualiﬁcations include sports coaching, pool water treatment courses, B.M. “Thanks to Charlotte she is doing a great job. Thanks to the Staff, I am very well looked after, especially after my operation. Also thanks to Stuart and Michelle for supervisory development, staff relations, and the chips and drinks while the Rugby World Cup was on.” he is also an assessor for the National Pool Lifeguard Award. Two months ago, 16-year-old Carer Support • Respite care • Day Care • YPD • Full care (Rest home and Dementia) son Steven started a new, part-time job as a Norfolk Court Rest Home Ltd • 68-72 Normanby Street, Dargaville lifeguard at Whangarei Aquatic Centre. Phone 09 439 6214 • Ask for Carla RN/Manager or Stuart CEO

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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’.

A summer on the water by Paul Campbell

Heading to sea in a bathtub — at the Pahi Regatta

So summer has officially arrived, and with the school holidays looming along with the festive season, eyes are turning to the outdoors — more specifically the coastal playground we are much blessed by. And the Kaipara is a focal point for summer fun. In fact it has already started, with the King of the Kaipara fishing contest setting the scene for more activity to come. Tinopai has its annual fishing fest scheduled for January 14 when the holiday crowds swell the population to something resembling a small city, with the contest raising funds for Tinopai School. Later in the holiday month, Anniversary Weekend heralds the Pahi Regatta which has been a summer draw card on the Northern Kaipara since 1886. With its magnificent camping ground at the water’s edge, Pahi undergoes a weekend holiday explosion with tourists and locals gathering in droves for two days of fun, sport, competition and food and refreshments with a stated emphasis on safety and family enjoyment. The usual marquee will host the Miss Pahi beauty contest and the traditional evening gatherings for live music. A highlight of the regatta is the $1,000 bath-tub race. The competition draws a dozen or so hardy entrants from around the harbour and further

aﬁeld, who must complete a designated threeleg course in a bathtub powered by a twohorsepower outboard. As in past years, there will be the fast and the slow, although it seems each year there is a step up in design and technology to provide plenty of entertainment. A great way to enjoy the regatta but without having to compete for space is to ﬁnd a spot over at Whakapirau on the other side of the inlet at Pahi and spread the picnic blanket there.

above Tinopai, eliminating a communications blackspot that’s been a problem in the past. And our coastguard volunteers will be gearing up for more volunteer hours on the water or on radio watch. Across the country, they put in an awesome total of 348,346 hours on the water last year, to ensure boaties were kept safe at sea.

Of course, from moorings and launching spots around the huge Kaipara harbour, boats large and small will be out after snapper, kahawai, gurnard et all — not to mention a scoop of scallops.

“While it’s easy for boaties to get excited about heading to their favourite holiday spots at this time of year, it’s imperative skippers remember that keeping passengers safe starts before you even get to the boat ramp with good preparation and safety checks,” says Coastguard New Zealand CEO, Bruce Reid.

This summer they will be able to better keep in touch with each other and safety services, thanks to the installation by the North Kaipara Volunteer Coastguard of a repeater transmitter

To keep the message simple Coastguard has prepared The Boating Safety Code in a handy credit card size. It’s available at www.adventuresmart.co.nz.

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Christmas in the Gardens by Joanne Speechly

Still not in the Christmas spirit? Christmas in the Gardens should do the trick

The popular event is returning to Dargaville’s Te Awa community garden this Saturday, December 17. The evening of entertainment has been an annual event for about ﬁve years and is organised by local churches. The family affair also provides an opportunity for local talent to perform in a public arena. Once again, there will be a Shepherds and Angels competition for the children and prizes to be won. Bring along a picnic dinner and enjoy — a food hall is available. The interactive fun begins with Circus Kumarani from 6:30pm followed by a concert from 7pm. New performers this year are the Williams girls, Anna Marie Cutts, Brook Menzie, Waiting for the start of last year’s Christmas in the Gardens Show Bernadette Keoghan, Selwyn Park Kapahaka, Cool Banana’s team and hip hop enthusiastic concert-goers are also encouraged dance group, the Kidz Next Door. to sing along. The good old favourite entertainers include The line-up for this year is complete but Taz Nesbet, Jennie Nesbit and Harrison Hill, the organisers are always looking for emerging Kings School of Dance, the Girls’ Brigade, talent and new performers. If you are interested, Julianne Parkinson and Peter Martin, and all the contact Pauline on 09 439 7507.

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Christmas is less than two weeks away! Gosh how this year has flown, and look how much a little country like ours has packed into the year! I’d love to wish you and your family a happy and safe Christmas season, and look forward to catching up with you again next year. Take some time to relax, and try to avoid the stresses of the holidays! As always Palmers carries a great range of quality giftware, gift baskets, and gift ideas for you to consider. But this year we are really buzzing about the quality of our plant offer. Our Calla Lilies are HOT! The Zantedeschia Hot Shot has a highly decorative flame coloured leaf. They always deliver elegant colour for the garden or container. Tolerant of partial shade and most soil types, Callas are easy care plants that impress every year. Christmas Lilies are blooming! They are tall, fragrant, and while they make a great container plant in this size, I have successfully grown them in the garden for years. They are very easy plants. Poinsettias are a Christmas standard. This year we have three grades for you to choose from. A smaller grade as a result of our supplier losing some growing sheds in the February Christchurch earthquake! We have finally received a fantastic selection of tropical Hibiscus. I say “finally” because folks have been asking for these for weeks! Fijian Hibiscus have smaller flowers and are hardier and easier to grow. Hawaiian Hibiscus have larger, showier, exotic looking flowers that are often frilled. Many of our Hawaiian types are grafted to improve vigour and hardiness. Clark’s Hybrids are a cross between a Fijian and Hawaiian Hibiscus. A small evergreen shrub, these beauties add a real tropical summer look to any garden. I’ve left the best ‘til last! For those of you with limited space, or for those looking for an exceptional frangipani that will ALWAYS be within smelling reach, come in and see our new range of miniature Jungle Jack's plumeria. You won’t believe how gorgeous this miniature plumeria is. These will grow to just over a metre, but can grow dozens of tips. A profuse bloomer, they will remind you of that tropical paradise holiday you enjoyed so much. The last great news is the WOW price. These are less than half of last year’s price. They are selling fast, so we’ll see you soon.

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Growing Kaipara businesses with a plan It’s a fact — in hard times, those businesses who market themselves well come out on top

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Courtesy of Archives, Dargaville Museum Extracts from the North Auckland Times, Dargaville . . .

August 5th 1912

NORTHERN WAIROA BRICKWORKS.

he new plant includes an 11½ hp engine which provides much more than the actual power required. The pug mill is an up to date design capable of turning out, with a full staff of men, 15,000 bricks per day. There is an abundance of clay of good quality and the bricks manufactured should be equal to the best. The bricks now being made will be utilised in the construction of the kiln and it is estimated that the Company will be in a position to supply the ﬁnished product in about one month’s time. The location of the brickyard is a very favourable, on the bank of the river and close to town. The establishment of the works in a district like this ﬁlls a much-felt want and should prove a distinct boon when there is so much building to be done. Mr. A. T. Tate is secretary of the Company.

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Startling attraction tomorrow night, Saturday. Convicts 10 and 13 Film 3,500 feet long with a star programme. A. Cooper, lessee.

DARGAVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL.

he engineer directed attention to the nuisance and damage caused by timber and other material being hauled along the streets by sledge and sometimes without sledges and he thought it about time the Council prosecuted anyone doing so without permission. A crossing has been made at the junction of Gladstone and Jervois Streets. The Hobson County Council notiﬁed that the matter of a bridge over the Awakino Creek was being looked into.

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Mystery bus trip for volunteers The dedicated volunteers who help run the Dargaville Museum, were treated to a mystery bus trip, as a thank you for a year of hard work they have contributed. Thirty-four volunteers visited the Pines Pioneer Bed and Breakfast at Paparoa, for morning tea hosted by Rowie Panhuis. After exploring the house, grounds and

nursery they headed to Whakapirau for a barbecue lunch. The afternoon was spent visiting the Kauri Museum, where the ladies viewed the textile department and the men were hosted by The Engine Boys. Manager, Pene McKenzie said it was a very enjoyable day out.

Outdoor classroom Otamatea High School Board of Trustees has unanimously agreed to establish an ‘outdoor classroom’ for Year 7 and 8 students after years of lobbying from parents and the community. Year 7 and 8 students in larger communities usually attend intermediate, as a stepping stone between primary and secondary schools. While the move is an exciting development for Otamatea High School, there is currently no funding available and the planning committee are appealing to the community for support. “We are converting the existing horticultural area into a separate area for the Year 7 and 8 students, because they’ve come from primary schools that have play areas to a high school setting and all they can do is walk around,” says committee leader, teacher and parent, Heather Truce. “It’s the beginning of something really positive for the school, but it will be expensive and I’ll be putting in lots of funding applications. We have big plans, but we really need support and we’re asking people if they can donate time or even money.” OHS hope the outdoor initiative will also have a positive impact on the school role and help prospective students and parents see that the school is a great place to attend. The academic structure for Year 7 and 8 students is also evolving and for the ﬁrst time, they will start the New Year with a camp speciﬁcally for them. “The project will be completed in stages with a view to create and extend the current area and turn it into an outdoor gym for the whole community and incorporate the Country Club’s new community walkway. “It’s going to be great and the more people that get behind it, the quicker and more easily it will happen.”

Dargaville Museum volunteers visiting the Pines Pioneer Bed and Breakfast at Paparoa

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DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Familiar face is new principal at Aranga School

by Joanne Speechly

Aranga School’s senior teacher, Cherise Wilson, has been named as the new principal for 2012, after working at the school for just over a year, teaching the Year 5 to 8 pupils Current principal, Myles Ferris, along with his wife and part-time teacher, Malvina, will be leaving the district, with Cherise moving into the role of principal. A new Scale A permanent teacher will be appointed shortly. Point 5 relief teacher Heather Lupton, will also join the school of 45 students. “With Myles moving to the East Coast the opportunity came up for me to apply for the principal’s position, and it’s a step that I want to take in my career. So I went through the formal process of applying for the job and I’m very happy to be appointed,” said Cherise. Cherise moved to Aranga last year from a teaching position at Upper Hutt. “I saw the position advertised and I’ve been wanting to move up North for some time. The lifestyle suits me and my interests, so I took the plunge and got the job, and I’ve been happy ever since.

“It’s a cleaner, healthier environment up here and I love the outdoors. I also surf and there are heaps of wonderful beaches to go to. “There are a lot of great programmes that are already in place at school that I want to see maintained and further developed, and I’m really excited about the potential we have here. “I’m also very grateful for the huge community support I’ve had through my application process.” After some controversy this year, Aranga School has been recognised as fully compliant with the National Standards and the Ministry of Education. Cherise said that her job now is to see how the National Standards can best work for Aranga School students.

Aranga School’s new principal, Cherise Wilson, with retiring head, Myles Ferris

Kaipara Christmas Messages rr y e M

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J K Webb Bricklaying Brick & Blocklaying

Phone Jason P 09 439 8239 M 027 487 5665

Kaihu Motors

Open through Christmas & New Year Wishing all our customers a safe Christmas and a Happy New Year

Petrol • Diesel • Groceries eftPos • WeekenD tyre service

It’s a long way to the next fuel stop “Check y your Fuel gauge” state highway 12, Kaihu Phone 09 439 0750

Uber broadband never sleeps Our fast, reliable, monitored broadband service will operate 24/7 as normal throughout the Christmas period. The office will be closed from 24 Dec to 6 Jan. A skeleton staff will monitor phone calls from 28–30 Dec and 4–6 Jan. Please leave a voicemail if the office is unattended and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We wish all our customers a safe and happy holiday. www.ubergroup.co.nz 53 Port Road, Whangarei ultrafast@ubergroup.co.nz 09 438 5472 (0508 BROADBAND)

Merry Christmas Victor and Angela wish their valued customers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday Over the holiday period we will be closed from the 24th of December and re-opening on the 4th of January 2012.

Our office will be closed on Friday, 23rd of December and re-open on Monday, 16th of January 2012

Dargaville aluminium & glass lTD 13 Normanby Street, Dargaville

09 439 7102

YOVICH HAYWARD PEVATS JOHNSTON LIMITED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 47 NORMANBY STREET DARGAVILLE This is to advise all clients that our office will be closed for the Christmas break from Thursday 15th December 2011 and reopening on Monday 16th January 2012 We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Wellsford Primary’s new deputy principal by Joanne Speechly

Wellsford Primary School’s acting deputy principal is now the permanent deputy principal, and Paul Moore is delighted at the chance to grow personally and professionally Paul will manage the entire senior school and continue as a teacher and says he is looking forward to the challenges and rewards ahead. The native West Aucklander and father of two started teaching in the 1980s, after an already successful career at the Bank of New Zealand and as a stock and commodity trader. However, Paul knew that teaching was his first and foremost passion and applied for training at Epsom. “In my first year of the three-year teacher training, I married Kristine Hay and after securing my first guaranteed teaching position at Manuka Primary, in Glenfield, I began cementing a passion and enthusiasm for teaching young minds. “I remained at Manuka for 10 years and in this time I was coaching school softball, touch, mini ball, rugby and was a keen supporter of school fundraising — especially running discos. “Following the birth of our second child, Jonathan, the busyness of the North Shore started to prompt a change of lifestyle. We started to take day trips north to Warkworth and

later Wellsford and I eventually sent my CV to Wellsford Primary and was offered a permanent position, sight unseen. “Fourteen years have now passed and the students’ enthusiasm and energy have been a constant reward in my life. “When you meet past pupils as young adults, who bound up to you and talk of their time in your life, it dawns on you just how much you have inﬂuenced their lives. I love to see children grow socially and academically. “Life is not all teaching, though, my family and I actively run a small lifestyle block just out of town, shepherding a small woolly ﬂock. “I am involved with intermediate and senior cricket at the weekends, regularly support my wife as kitchen hand in her capacity of caterer to Wellsford’s Squash and Golf club and am always keen to be involved in the community days on the Shore, through City Impact Church. “As Wellsford School’s new senior Deputy Principal, I look forward to the challenges and rewards of 2012 and beyond.”

Paul Moore — looking forward to the challenges

Kaipara Christmas Messages Paparoa Hotel

We will be closed on Christmas Day  

Open everyday except Christmas day Late nights Friday 23 December Saturday 24 December Saturday 31 December

Marita, Keith & the Team at Kaiwaka Cheese Shop wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. www.cheese-shop.co.nz STATE HWY 1 • KAIWAKA • NORTHLAND

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Merry Christmas to all of our customers and have a safe & happy Holiday Season. Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 1656 Maungaturoto Medical Centre 09 431 8576 Mobile: 027 273 6939 Email: lyndseybargh@callplus.net.nz

DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Vibrant Creativity

Dargaville Art Group’s annual exhibition demonstrated the scope of talent their 10 members possess. On display were mosaics, paintings, gift cards, crochet work, photography, painted ostrich eggs, magnets and more. Secretary/treasurer, Elaine McCracken, said the two-week exhibition had been going well and they sold a fair bit of work. “I think the sign of the times is there, people have been purchasing prints and the smaller items, but we haven’t sold as many paintings this time.” Dargaville Art Group meets once a month on Tuesday mornings and they are keen to attract new members. Well known local artist and active group member, Marama Ingle, was a founding member of the group thirty-one years ago.

Elaine McCracken, at the Dargaville Art Group’s annual exhibition

Circus Kumarani proudly presents . . . The 6th Northland Circus Festival, from Friday, January 13, through to Sunday, January 15, at Kai Iwi Lakes The festival was always intended to be an annual event but was cancelled this year due to lack of shade. “We have been keen to make it happen next year and have always been committed to making it an annual event,” says Circus Kumarani manager, Jenny Huriwai. “We have a marquee and have been working on getting other shade too but we could still do with some more, especially for the campers, if anyone can help out. “We’ll be doing a whole range of workshops over the weekend and are doubling up on some of them to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to have a go. In one hour, we may have six workshops because we’re anticipating about 200 hundred people attending. There will also be games and plenty of entertainment.” Workshops will include acrobatics and acrobalance, diablo, juggling, trapeze, tight wire and stilt and globe walking. There will also be a dedicated unicycle park, open stage nights, a renegade show, an evening glo parade and further entertainment. “The open stage is for anyone who has participated in a workshop to show off what they’ve been doing and the renegade show is

more of a performance. The full gala show on Saturday night is open to the public, so we’ll be selling tickets.” Other highlights during the weekend include circus Olympics, water sports and the mobile trapeze. Further helpers are also needed if people can spare some time. Tickets can be purchased direct from Circus Kumarani, phone on 09 439 5152 or email info@circuskumarani.co.nz.

Kaipara Christmas Messages Wishing all our clients a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year

We wish all our clients a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

2011 Christmas Hours Our Office will be closed for the statutory days. Other office hours during the holiday period are as follows:

Stephen Jaques LP Chartered Accountants

123 Hurndall Street • Maungaturoto P O Box 92 • Kaiwaka 0542 p 09 431 8733 • f 09 431 8736 e s.jaques@xtra.co.nz www.smjca.co.nz

We hope you all have a wonderful Year. Enjoy the Christmas break! Take care and we look forward to seeing you all in 2012

ADAMS TRIMMER NAUMAN LTD Insurance Brokers and Consultants

For all your home repairs and maintenance

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year

We Will be closed for statutory holidays only

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DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Health service update

by Joanne Speechly

Coast to Coast Health Care can now boast a 24 to 28 hour waiting time for patients to see a doctor in either Maungaturoto or Mangawhai This is a sharp contrast to last year when the community raised concerns about having to wait two to three weeks to see their family doctor. The clinics also have six to eight acute appointments reserved everyday to deal with people with chronic illness walking in off the street. “Two quarterly community meetings have recently been held in Maungaturoto and Mangawhai to discuss health services in these areas,” said Debbie Evans, CEO of the Kaipara Community Health Trust, “so we thought it was timely to share this information with the wider community.” Sara Lewis, Business Manager for Coast to Coast Health Care says Coast to Coast has six GP clinics, two of which are based in the Kaipara and together the clinics employ over 60 staff. Many staff members have opted for a work-life balance over full time employment and work three days a week. “The shorter working week has created incredible morale and high energy throughout the team and also provides a greater ability to covering sick and holiday leave,” she adds. “We are well prepared for the Christmas break with three locums coming in from the Northern Hemisphere. Roger de Rooij, from the Netherlands, will be covering the Maungaturoto and Wellsford clinics, Katharine Childs, from the UK will cover Mangawhai and Wellsford. The doctors will be here for a period of three to ﬁve months enjoying our great weather and lifestyle.” Paparoa has a nurse-led clinic and if the nurse believes a patient needs to see a doctor there are reserved slots allocated for this purpose at the

Maungaturoto Clinic. Patients will be charged just the one fee of $17 to see both the nurse and doctor, if required. In preparation for the holiday season, if people are renting out their bach or home, Debbie suggests pinning details of the closest GP facilities to the fridge or somewhere handy in case it is required.

Katharine Childs

Robert Howell

Roger de Rooij

Kaipara Christmas Messages Stuart Sterling Financial Adviser

A Merry Christmas to all my valued clients

Take care and drive safely during the holiday season.

My office will be closed from Thursday December 22nd until Monday January 16th. Emergency calls to 021 985 108. General insurance enquiries 0508 806 244.

Representing

and other leading companies

DAVISON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Thanking our customers and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas Closed stat days only Phone 09 439 7184 A/H 027 496 1110 Fax 09 439 6650 15 Hokianga Road, Dargaville Email davisonelectrical@vodafone.co.nz

YOUR LOCAL FREEVIEW EXPERTS – CALL US FIRST

Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year from

Harley and John at

DREADON & KELLIHER We will be available for Emergencies only during the festive Season Beach Road Ph: 09 439 6577 John 027 494 2919 Harley 027 513 8623

Dargaville Honda Authorised Honda Dealer

Jervois Street, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 1089

THe Team aT Dargaville HonDa woulD like To wisH all cusTomers a merry cHrisTmas anD a prosperous new year!!! we will be closeD from 12.00pm friDay 23rD December anD will be re-opening 8.00am weDnesDay 4TH January 2012. For any emergencies during the holiday please call Phil 021 940 492 or Theo 09 439 6376

Merry Christmas to our members, and to our supporters. We look forward to providing farmers with ongoing benefits in 2012. Our membership benefits include… Local & central government advocacy, Telford – A Division of Lincoln University Agricultural courses. Free Sharemilking, Employment, Grazing and Stock Leasing Agreements. Ford/Mazda vehicle membership discounts.

Farmers oF New ZealaNd Call now to join

Phone 09 439 5219 | Fax 09 439 5719 P.O. Box 484, Whangarei, Northland mail: newzealandfarmers@xtra.co.nz www.newzealandfarmers.com

Te Ha Oranga Wellsford Office

NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE Offices will close Friday 23rd December 2011 at 12.00pm and re-open Monday 16th January 2012. If you have a health concern over the holiday period, please contact the Wellsford Medical Centre on 09 423 8086 Nga Mihi mo te Kirihimete Me Te Tau Hou ki a koutou Te Ha Oranga wishes the whanau of Kaipara a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Kaipara Christmas Messages

Santa Claus is back in town

Dargaville Christmas Parade

by Andy Bryenton It’s a busy time of year for Mr Claus — what with those last minute toys to wrap, reindeer to feed and a whole force of elves getting his sleigh ready for the big night. But the jolly chap they call Father Christmas wouldn’t miss a visit or two to the Kaipara — in fact, he’s been spotted in Wellsford, Maungaturoto and Dargaville recently, and is planning an appearance in Ruawai this weekend! “Special thanks have to go to all my wonderful helpers who make these parades possible,” said Mr Claus, on a hotline from the North Pole. “All the good folks who spent time making ﬂoats, costumes and decorations — you’re as much a part of creating the magic of Christmas as I am!” Family fun was had by all at Santa’s local engagements, with all kinds of fantastic

characters joining the big man in red for his annual trip to the Kaipara. Everything from storybook favourites to classic hotrods turned out to delight the crowds, and now all eyes are on Santa as he warms up for his big Christmas eve ﬂight. “He’s been on a diet for the last few weeks, and he’s been doing push-ups every morning,” said Mrs Claus. “I’m sure that this year’s going to be a record-beating present drop — he’s ready to hit six billion chimneys and we’ve checked the list twice.” Elves close to Santa’s gym report that the big cheers he received from the Kaipara crowds have proven to be a great motivation. “All we have to do now is put the ﬁnal polish on Rudolph’s nose . . .” Best wishes, big fella — we’ll be watching the skies on Christmas Eve.

C&C Contract Electrical Dargaville

For all your digger requirements contact us Les: 027 473 9567 Angela: 027 439 5082 A/h: 09 439 5082

Craig Burrell Registered Electrician On call over the Christmas break for emergencies only

Wishing everyone a Safe Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

Phone Craig 021 440 634 09 439 6465

Hammond Digger Hire The Barn, SH12, Turiwiri

KEVIN REID

CONTRACTING LTD

Kevin and the boy’s would like to wish all their clients a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Prosperous New Year. Call us for: • Household Water Deliveries • Agricultural Contracting • Cartage • Bulk Metal Supplies • Hay & Silage • All Types of Digger Work

We will be operating right through-out Christmas 2 BIG DEPOTS • Te Kowhai Rd, Ruawai • Day St, Dargaville

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Randells Suzuki Closed 23rd December @ 5pm Re-opening 9th January 2012

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KC H T H e a lT H s H u T T l e

The Health Shuttle will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 23rd December and will reopen on Wednesday 4 January For Health Shuttle bookings from 4 – 20 January 2012, please phone the Dargaville Hospital 09 439 3330

We hope you all enjoy a safe and leisurely holiday from the team at the Kaipara Community Health Trust

92 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Phdargsports@igrin.co.nz 09 439 8520

Farmlands Trading Society Limited FAR20967

...Wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Bright Happy New year

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Kaipara Christmas Messages Dargaville Christmas Parade

The Dargaville MeDical cenTre happy and safe holidays to everyone!! 24 December

Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-12noon

25 December

Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-11am

26, 27 December

Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-12noon

28, 29, 30 December

Normal Surgery Hours: 7.30am-5.30pm

31 December & 1, 2, 3 January Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-12noon

4 January onwards: normal hours 7.30am-5.30pm ruawai

Last Day: 23 December — Re-opening: 16 January

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Doctors Clinic Last Day: 22 December — Re-opening: 9 February Nurses Clinic Last Day: 19 December — Re-opening: 23 January

09 439 8079 (24 hours)

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Eddie Bishop • Phone 0800 337 433

59 Normanby Street, Dargaville

Holiday hours: Closed from 24th December to 3rd January, Open again 4th January

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Merry Christmas from the team at Farmlands Dargaville!

Christmas and New Year Council Office and Library Hours

Our trading hours over the Christmas and New Year period are as follows:

Dargaville office will be closed from12 noon Friday 23 December 2011 and will open 8.00am Wednesday 4 January 2012.

Friday 23 December Saturday 24th December CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday 25th December BOXING DAY Monday 26th December Tuesday 27th December Wednesday 28th December Thursday 29th December rd

Farmlands Trading Society Limited FAR20967

We’ll see you again in 2012 for all your plumbing and heating needs

After Hours & Emergency Number

Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre

A/h 09 439 6480 • Mobile 021 124 9015

Many thanks to all our customers for a great 2011

8am - 5pm 9am - 12pm Closed Closed Closed 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm

Friday 30 December Saturday 31st December NEW YEARS DAY Sunday 1st January 2012 Monday 2nd January Tuesday 3rd January Wednesday 4th January th

We wish you all a very safe and enjoyable festive season and look forward to working with you in 2012! Dargaville 1 River Road (09) 439 7693 dargaville@farmlands.co.nz

8am - 5pm 9am - 12pm Closed Closed Closed Business as usual

For after hours service phone 0800 727 059 or 0800 100 388 Kaiwaka office will be closed from12 noon Friday 23 December 2011 and will open 8.30am Wednesday 4 January 2012. Kaiwaka Information Centre will be open between 8.30am and 4.30pm daily except for Christmas Day. Community Library hours Dargaville Library will be closed from 12 noon Friday 23 December and re-open 9.30am Wednesday 4 January 2012. Kaiwaka Library will be closed 2.00pm Friday 23 December and re-open 4pm Monday 9 January 2012. Ruawai Library will be closed 3.15pm 14 December and re-open 8.45am Monday 7 February 2012. Paparoa Library will be closed 1.00pm Friday 23 December and re-open 9.30am Friday 6 January 2012. Mangawhai Library will be closed Boxing Day and Monday 2 January only. Maungaturoto Library will be closed on public holidays over the Christmas and New Year period.

Kaipara District Council would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and a happy and safe New Year!

DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Kaipara Christmas Messages Wellsford Christmas Parade

LIFESTYLER

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The team at the Kaipara Lifestyler would like to wish our readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year

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‘We Deliver’ We will be closed for Christmas:

December 21st — 4th January “We wish you all the best for the

holiday season.”

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DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Do you want to sing? With the year coming to an end and the festive season upon us, Ruawai Ace Singers are welcoming new members to come along and ﬁnd out if the group’s for them. The group started as a Learn to Sing night class at Ruawai College at the beginning of 2009, with Maura Flower and Jen Calthorp as tutors. The government decided to stop funding community education but undeterred, the determined group of ﬂourishing singers started their own classes at the beginning of Term four in 2009. “We decided we still wanted to keep Ruawai Ace Singers going and now pay a sub, which covers our tutors’ fee,” says singer, Dorothy Simpson. “Jen and Maura now come every other week and we meet on Monday nights at the Ruawai College hall, between 6.45 and 9.30pm. We all started off very green but we’ve progressed and now sing a variety of music and also acapella, which is harmony, unaccompanied by music.” Each year the singers have a short spell off over the calving season, although the break was delayed this year as the group, and individual singers, were performing at the Northland Performing Arts competition — and surprised themselves at their success. The group also entertains at community events, such as the Ruawai College Variety Concert and Ruawai Lions, and are keen for new opportunities. “We average about 10 regular members but this may pick up over the summer months and people are welcome to come along and join us. So far the group hasn’t managed to attract any male vocalists but men are welcome to join us.” For more information contact Dorothy Simpson on 09 439 2997.

Ruawai Ace Singers, looking for new members — men can apply

Kaipara Christmas Messages Merry Christmas

Sretan Bozic, Vesela Nova Godina

to all our customers and friends We will be closed from 23rd December until 6th January 2012

SnookS SnookS

Slaughtering and Processing 245a Waihue Road, Dargaville

Wishing everybody a Merry Christmas and restful holiday's.

Have a safe and happy New Year

Childcare spaces available now and for the New Year

09 439 8882

Tel: 09 430 3980 Email: northkidz@gmail.com

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our customers Have a safe and relaxing holiday

Closed 23 Dec 5pm Reopening 16 Jan 2012 9am 50 Normanby St, Dargaville • Call 09 439 8868 dargaville@flooringxtra.co.nz

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lTD

builDers registered builder

Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe & Happy New Year

Phone 021 854 167 A/H 09 439 4167

A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year from Jon & Becky We Will be closed during the statutory holidays

Jon Matich surfwear 97 Victoria st, dargaville

09 439 8380

Christmas Greetings to all our Customers

Closed Stat Holidays only

The Wool Centre Ltd 54 Victoria Street, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 7498

DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Seagull race a success

by Joanne Speechly

The fourth annual Mighty Northern Wairoa Seagull Race was held at the end of November and attracted about 22 boats, with an increase in local support. Winners in the three outboard categories are all long time supporters of the boat race, with two from the Kaipara and one from Waiotira. “It was an awesome day and when people crossed the finish line they were saying ‘Thanks for organising a fantastic day’,” said organiser, Petrina Mills. “A local, Stuart McCully, won the modified category and he got our trophy this year. We’re really lucky, a friend of ours made us a wooden trophy and it’s of an outboard.” Stuart has been in the competition from the start, but despite it being his fourth year racing, this is his first win. “It took me three and three quarter hours — it’s a long way but I enjoyed it. I saw three swans along the way and another thing that amused me was the cattle along the river bank, watching us go by just like a group of people would. “My next planned trip is one up the Hokianga Harbour, from Omapere up to Horeke and back with the tide. I’ve already done from Omapere up to Rawene.” Another local, Andrew Wallace, won the modern outboard division for the third year running with a 9.9 horsepower outboard on a ‘tinny’ boat — despite a temperamental motor.

Gillespie panel & painT Merry Christmas and a Happy New Y ear to all our valued customers Closed on statutory days only

Locally Owned & Operated

Preparing for the big race

“It wouldn’t go on the start line but we got it going and caught up with the others under the bridge,” says Andrew. “One of the spark plug leads jumped off a couple of times on our way up the river. “I think this old motor that we’re using was brought in by a customer for repair but it wasn’t worth ﬁxing, so we mucked around and found some bits for it and it’s still trooping along. It was an awesome day and we’ll be doing it again — see how many years we can win it in a row!” The Mighty Northern Wairoa Seagull Race starts at the Dargaville Boating Club and ﬁnishes at Tangiteroria Bridge, with prize giving and a sausage sizzle on the bank.

Merry Christmas to all our customers from

Dargaville Auto Spares & Repairs Closed from 23th December 5:00pm. Re-open Wednesday 4th January 2012.

48 Beach Rd | Ph 09 439 6352 • Auto spare parts for all makes and models • Parts can be obtained from Nationwide Parts Link • Warrant of Fitness • Full workshop maintenance and repairs • Exhaust specialists/Repairs or made to suit

Replacement Windscreens & Stone Chip Repairs Only Local Authorised Agents For:

36 Normanby Street • Dargaville ph 09 439 6532

Godfrey Motors

wish their many customers and friends a safe and happy Christmas and advise we will close on 23rd December and reopen on 4th January

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Totara Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 7666

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Wai Worri — the country muster is back! The ever-popular “Wai Worri” Woolshed Country Muster is back this New Year holiday. The annual event will rock Aranga on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, attracting country music fans from throughout the country. New Zealand’s pioneering country recording artists Rex and Noelene Franklin will be making a return, along with country music’s newest rising star, Abby from Hawera. The talented teenager released her debut album in October this year. Another of NZ’s top traditional artists, Joy Sloane, will be attending the country Abby — country music’s newest rising muster for the first time along star will be entertaining at the Wai Worri with many more artists from Woolshed Country Muster both Northland and further afield. Urban country and raw country bands will be on stage over both days and the usual entertainment will take place in the shed each evening. “There is suitable flat ground during the weekend for motor homes, campervans and tents,” said organiser, Phil Godfrey. “There may also be limited accommodation close by. “The Urban Country Band will also be doing a gig just 9 kilometres to the south of Aranga, on the evening of Thursday, December 29 and any campers wishing to attend are welcome to stay at Wai Worri from Thursday onwards.” The New Year Country Muster weekends have been held in the present format since 2005. This year all profits from the gate and food stall will go towards keeping the Northern Wairoa’s community radio station, Big River FM, on air. Phil is a dedicated Big River FM volunteer and treasurer. “We trust you all have a great Christmas and look forward to meeting up with you in the New Year,” added Phil.

Images from Albertland This landmark commemorative book by Paul Campbell tells the story of the Albertlanders’ arrival and settling of the Kaipara area, and features many of Harold Marsh’s photographs that have been painstakingly restored.

A rare opportunity to purchase a signed, numbered and recorded, collectors’ edition of an outstanding New Zealand publication Order now on our website or by phone, email or by post Phone 09 439 6933 — Postal address: P.O. Box 474 Dargaville Email info@echopublishing.co.nz • www.echopublishing.co.nz

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NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE Offices will close Friday 23rd December 2011 and Re – Open Monday 16th January 2012. GP clinics will finish on Thursday 15th December 2011 and restart on Tuesday 31st January 2012. Please Note: Bookings for the KCHT Shuttle service can be made through Dargaville Hospital on 09 439 3330 If you have a health concern over the holiday period, please contact the Dargaville Medical Centre on 09 439 8079 Nga Mihi mo te Kirihimete Me Te Tau Hou ki a koutou Te Ha Oranga wishes the whanau of Kaipara a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Holiday fun Circus Kumarani is gearing up for another action-packed summer to see children through the holiday season — without getting bored. Their holiday programmes begin in December and some continue through January. Circus Kumarani OSCAR Holiday Programme runs for one week from December 19, with extended hours. The programme, for 5 to 12 year olds, is limited to 13 places.

Waihue farmer’s Trevor and Megan Browning have continued their winning form at the recent Whangarei A & P Show. Their Jersey cow, Totara Dale DR Leeanne EX4, won the Supreme Dairy Cow award. This is the second year the winning cow has collected the award, in which she is judged against all dairy cows. She also won Champion Jersey Dairy Cow in her breed class.

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Breakaway School Holiday Programme runs for the same week in December and also runs for the last four weeks of January. The programme also runs at various times in Waipu, Whangarei and Ruawai with different facilitators. This will be the second year that Circus Kumarani has been granted the Ministry of Social Development contract, which is designed for 11 to 17 year olds. It involves a mixture of physical activity, lessons in circus discipline and art. Breakaway School Holiday Programme is free to participants and they can attend for one day or the whole four weeks. However, places are limited to 20, so those interested must register.

1st Dargaville Girls’ Brigade held their awards night recently and presented a play that will be shown at Christmas in the Gardens on December 17. A company of over 60 girls, they have had a great year with fantastic girls and energetic passionate leaders

This Christmas may your days be filled with true friends, close family and precious memories. Merry Christmas from John, Margaret, Adam, Jay, George, Roseanne & Joel.

“We have the Northland Circus Festival at Kai Iwi Lakes in the middle of January so there will be a lot of different people who will come early or stay longer to help out and add their skills to the programme,” says manager, Jenny Huriwai. Circus teacher, Adrian Humm, adds “Come for one day or more — you’ll learn new skills and have a blast!”

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Big upgrade for Honda’s service centre It’s been months in the making, but the end result has proven well worthwhile at Dargaville Honda. The local sales and service centre of the popular Japanese brand has had an ‘extreme workshop makeover’, with more room to move and new specialist rooms dedicated to rebuilding and maintaining engines. Since August the team at Dargaville Honda have been working in a bit of a ‘construction site’, as their old workshop more than doubled in size, adding more space for three motorcycle and ATV work benches. The new workshop is far less crowded as a result, bringing added efﬁciency and faster turnaround times to each job. Off to one side are a pair of dedicated rooms for breaking down and rebuilding engines, as well as an Morfett Auto Services 71 Normanby Street Dargaville 09 439 6377

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engineering room ﬁtted out with a lathe and drill press among other cutting-edge tools. Manager Bruce McKenzine is more than pleased with the results of his fourmonth-long project, but he stresses that it could not have happened at all without the help of his team. During the later winter and spring the Honda technical crew have kept working as the building grew around them, keeping their customers on the road (an off-road, of course!) with admirable dedication. Warren and May Suckling are also given great thanks for their role in making the workshop upgrade happen — as are the small army of tradespeople and builders who made Bruce’s plans a reality. Now that the work is done, the real work can continue — the ongoing job of taking care of the Kaipara’s large ﬂeet of Honda ATVs and motorcycles. With all new tools, more space, better lighting and a top-notch team on deck there isn’t a problem that Dargaville Honda can’t tackle in their new workshop. Come and see them to get your machines serviced by the latest and greatest.

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Architectural Design & Draughting Services Email: gjsmith@ihug.co.nz Phone: Grant Smith (LBP-D2) 09 433 9774 or 021 433 462

UILDINGS SKYLINE B SERVICING THE KAIPARA AREA CONCRETE • Driveways – Footpaths • Cowsheds & Wintering Pads • Commercial & Domestic Floors • Colour Imprinting John Vuletich: • Colour Overlay 0274 972 116

VULETICH CONSTRUCTION LTD

Building & Civil Engineering Contractors 14 Normanby Street Ph 09 439 4700

SKYLINE BUILDINGS • Cottages • Sleepouts • Garages • Carports • Garden Sheds Your Kaipara Representative Robyn Webb: 0274 395 866

Member of the NZ Master Concrete Placers Association

WindoW & door ServiceS WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

Supply, InStallatIon tallat on & Serv ServIcIng ng

Glass Replacement - Insurance • Catdoors • Security Doors & Grills • Insect Doors & Windows • Interior Sliding / Wardrobe Doors • Locks, Stays Catches • Replacement Windows & Doors

WINDOW & DOOR 32 gladstone ladstone St, Dargaville SERVICES Mob 027 275 0918, ph/Fax h/Fax 09 439 6458

DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 21 December 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 19 December 2011. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

Houses for Sale

Work Wanted

RELOCATABLE HOME Brand new, 3 double bedrooms, fully decorated, sundeck included. For details please phone 027 477 5340 or 09 431 6964. $99,000 +GST.

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.

For Rent/Lease

WATER BLASTING Houses, cowsheds, driveways etc. Also spouting cleaning. Crawford Solutions 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376.

½ PRICE Beds — Factory 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 — Factory 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. DINGY FIBREGLASS 7 foot with oars $275.00, Ph 09 439 5338.

JVC CD/RADIO December super special $99.99, Auto1, Dargaville 09 439 8219. OUTBOARD OIL, 4 litres Valvoline, only $39.99, December only Auto1, Dargaville 09 439 8219. POOL TABLE (8x4) slate. Needs recovering, $400 or near offer. Ph evenings 09 439 0010. SEAT COVERS and car mats, special prices for December, Auto1, Dargaville 09 439 8219. TILES, TILES, Tiles. Best range, best prices, best installation. Tiletex Ltd, 66A Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4455. www.tiletex.co.nz. TRAILER COUPLING, 1 and 7/8th inch and great buy $39.99, December only, Auto1, Dargaville 09 439 8219.

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AT ITM Dargaville 09 439 8386 & Naja Garden Centre Mangawhai Heads 09 431 4374 “Growing Goodness”

TO LET. B/Beach 3 bedroom home and carport. Sea views. Fully furnished. Available from January. Long Term. $230 pw. Contact (09) 439 7730. KAIHU VALLEY SCHOOL 3 bdrm unfurn school house $170 pw. Refs reqd. Please ph Kaihu Valley School 439 0852.

Nurseries and Plants QUALITY PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd, wholesale native plant nursery open to the public on Saturday’s 10am-4pm and at other times by prior arrangement. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Prices start at just $2.50 plus GST with great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

Property Maintenance

Nick Evans MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief

09 439 2620 021 185 4856

Dargaville Bobcat Services

ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Waterblasting • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. 10% discount for senior citizens. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

Church Services

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

ROOFING

For repairs or replacements of your roof or spouting, Call us today for a free onsite consultation

 0800 326 123

Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

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 Ph Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

Make sure your fireplace is safe this winter. Call Plumbing & Heating Centre to arrange a chimney clean and a FREE firebox inspection today!

Classiﬁed Advertising

Plumbing and Heating Centre 09 439 6123 • 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

0800 466 793

Call

Public Notices

DARGAVILLE CITIZENS Advice Bureau will close 1pm 21 December, Reopening 10am Monday 9 January 2012. Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday.

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

FREE CONFIDENTIAL Budgeting Service. To make a booking call 09 439 8592. We also offer a complete money management service if required.

Ph Bernie 09 439 6785

Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply) Bookings are essential

Work Wanted

Salamis now available

CUSTOM MADE curtains, drapes, nets, tracks, rods, sunscreens, venetians and verticals available at Tiletex Ltd, 66A Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4455. www.tiletex.co.nz.

Over 25 years experience • Return deliveries by arrangement For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette Ph 09 439 2020 • 021 401 934 Ah/Fax 09 439 2910 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Public Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kaipara District Council proposes under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 to stop the portions of road described in the Schedule hereto and sell the land to the adjoining owner as provided for by Section 345 (1) (a) (i) of the said Act, and that the consent of the Minister for Land Information has been obtained to the proposal.

THESE WORKSHOPS ARE HELD DURING DECEMBER TO JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

January 17, 10 – 2pm January 18, 10 – 2pm

Ages 8 – 10 Ages 10 – 14

$15 Bring lunch and drink. Contact Pauline for details 439 1339 Craft workshop (make a whirly wind spiral) – Tutor – Robyn Mitchell

January 24, 9am – 12 noon

Ages 7 – 12

Methodist Church Hall, Dargaville – $10 per child. Materials supplied. Bring morning tea and drink. Contact Robyn text or phone 027 227 6726 Mixed media art class – Create your own work of art – Tutor – Patricia Mortensen

Ages 7 – 12

$10 per child. Bring morning tea and drink Materials supplied. Optional to bring small photocopy of self or pet. Contact Patricia text or phone 021 439 698 Creative Movement – Tutor – Eva Chrol Monday January 23 – 10am 11.30am ages 7yrs & up Methodist Church Hall $8 per child – bare feet and loose clothing Contact Eva - Text or phone 021 292 3340 Creative Cards workshop – Tutor – Robyn Mitchell

January 25, 9am – 12 noon

AND NOTICE is also given that plans showing the portions of road proposed to be stopped are deposited at the public counter of the said Council at 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville and the Kaiwaka Service Centre and may be inspected without fee by all persons during ordinary office hours. All persons objecting to the proposal must state their objection(s) in writing and send the same to the Chief Executive, Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville on or before 28 January 2012 being forty days after the first publication of this notice.

Ages 7 – 12 years

Methodist Church Hall, Dargaville $10 per child – all materials supplied Bring lunch and drink Contact Robyn text or phone 027 227 6726

SCHEDULE North Auckland Land District Approx. Area Description

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JANUARY ART WORKSHOPS The following classes are available for booking – limited numbers to all workshops: Paint a pet – Tutor – Pauline Gough

Memorial Service Join us in honouring loved friends & family gone before us & to pay tribute to those of us left behind. Monday 19 December 2011 5:30 - 6:30pm Lighthouse Function Centre - Verandah side Light refreshments afterwards All Welcome - Naumai Haere mai Enquiries to Gina 09 439 3330 ext 6716

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO STOP ROAD

– Dargaville Arts Association

January 24, 9am – 12 noon

Time to Remember

Public Notices

CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP Art cardmaking – Tutor – Robyn Mitchell Mixed media calendar – Tutor – Patricia Mortensen December 20, 10am – 3pm Ages 7 – 12 years Methodist Church Hall, Dargaville. $20 per child – If more than one child in family $15 per subsequent child. Materials supplied (optional to bring a small photocopy of yourself or pet). Bring lunch and drink. Some places still available. Contact: Robyn text or phone 027 227 6726 Patricia text or phone 021 439 698

Christmas Carols All Saints Mititai - 7pm Friday 16 Dec St Peters Te Kopuru - 11am 18 Dec Holy Trinity Dargaville - 7pm 18 Dec Christmas Services All Saints Mititai - 11am 25 Dec St Peters Te Kopuru - 6pm 24 Dec Holy Trinity Dargaville: Children’s Service - 3pm 24 Dec Midnight Christmas - 11pm 24 Dec Christmas Day - 8am & 9.30am 25 Dec January 2012 No services at All Saints or St Peters Holy Trinity - 8am & 9.30am Sundays - 10am Wednesdays Picnic Services: 12 noon Sunday Glinks Gully - 1 January Tangowahine/Tangiteriora - 8 January Kai Iwi Lakes - 15 January Kellys Bay - 22 January Baylys Beach - 29 January

AVON, JOIN our team of sales reps – no fees to join. Call 021 070 6507 or email h2obarclub@yahoo.com.

All Beef hung for two weeks

PAINTING. TAKING orders for wallpapering, interior/ exterior painting houses and other buildings. Competitive rates, quality assured. Contact John at Crawford Solutions 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376.

Anglican Christmas Services

4800 m²

Adjoining Lots 1 and 4 DP 413553: marked blue and denoted area “A” on an attached copy of DP 413553.

1.5 ha

Adjoining Lots 2 and 4 DP 413553, Allot 152, Parish of Kaiwaka: marked yellow and denoted area “B” on an attached copy of DP 413553.

2900 m²

Adjoining Lots 1 DP 413553 and Pt Lot 1 DP 28821: marked green and denoted area “C” on an attached copy of DP 413553.

Chief Executive of the Kaipara District Council

DECEMBER 14 - 2011

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 21 December 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 19 December 2011. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Village Green, Paparoa 9am to noon Saturday 17 December Plants/shrubs/shelter belt trees c Honey and honey products c Olive Oil c Worm Wine c Seedlings vegetables/herbs c Goat’s milk soap c Organic produce c Free range eggs c Pickles/sauces c Fresh pork products and small goods c Seafood – oysters, mussels, flounder, smoked fish.

PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club have made an application to have the following roads temporarily closed on the day and at the time below for the holding of a rally sprint.

Sunday 12 February 2012 9:00am to 6:00pm (earlier if finished before) Wearmouth Road from Sterling Road to Franklin Road. Franklin Road (75 metres before Wearmouth Road) to its junction with Paparoa Oakleigh Road.

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Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council by 5:00pm on Monday 9 January 2012.

The New Zealand Fire Service officially acknowledges: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Atlas Quarries Accent Woodlines CRS Freight Dempsey Flooring 100% Fergus Appliances Fonterra Maungaturoto Garnetts Electrical Guy Farms HSB Builders Huband Contracting Kauri Park Nurseries Maungaturoto Panel Beating Noel Radd Motors NZ Reﬁning company Pilbrow Transport Thornton Farms Through the invaluable support of employers, Maungaturoto Fire Brigade, and other volunteer fire brigades throughout New Zealand can continue to protect our communities.

Thank Th Than Tha hank an nk k yyou

Read the paper online www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

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

 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Situations Vacant

KAURI COAST Rest Home & Hospital Dargaville. Housekeeping - Laundry/Cleaner. 6.5 hrs per day - 3 days per week. Previous experience in a housekeeping role is preferred. General laundry and cleaning duties, as part of our team caring for 48 residents. CAREGIVERS casual shifts available for experienced Caregivers. Work with an experienced and motivated team to provide excellent care for our Residents. At Bupa, we have wonderful staff taking care of the lives in our hands - our Residents. Join us now by contacting the Manager on 09 439 6367 or visit www.bupa.co.nz. Applications close 17 December 2011.

Experienced Beauty Therapist & Electrologist Wanted full time in Dargaville

• Are you passionate about our industry and love helping clients achieve healthy skin and great self-esteem? • Are you excited about on-going learning and expanding your knowledge? • Do you pride yourself on great customer service and are committed to personal excellence? • Do you have great communication skills in order to educate and recommend appropriate treatments and products to our valuable clients? Then we would love to hear from you!

RELIEF COURIER Driver wanted – phone 439 5993 after 7.00pm.

Volunteers Required

We are looking for volunteers to give some time to Dargaville’s new Art Gallery Become a ‘Friend of the Dargaville Arts Association’ MUDDY WATERS GALLERY (reloacted to Gumdiggers Cnr, Dargaville) Hours 10 – 4pm half day or full day shifts would be appreciated Please contact Robyn Mitchell 027 227 6726 or Patricia Mortensen – 021 439 698

Dargaville

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PAPAROA FARMERS’ MARKET

Public Notices

Kaipara Campus Maungaturoto The Campus is looking for an experienced senior English teacher, as a reliever, for Term One of 2012.

We offer generous remuneration reflective of your experience and qualifications in the industry.

All expressions of interest to the CEO’s email: maurice.simpkin@westmount.school.nz

The successful applicant MUST: • Be a fully qualified beauty therapist and electrologist, ideally with a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience. • Be reliable with own transport • Have strong work ethics and be motivated

Phone: (09) 431 8954 (Campus)

PukeArenga Te Kohanga Reo

Additional skills which would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given: • Knowledge of any of the following ranges; Environ, Jane Iredale, Danne and Pure Fiji. • Microdermabrasion • IPL Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation • Collagen Induction Therapy/Skin Needling

Requires a full time Kaiawhina on a fixed term contract up to but not exceeding 52 weeks to cover maternity leave. Starting 23rd Jan 2012. Apply in writing to PO Box 76, Paparoa Applications close 28th Dec 2011 For more information contact 09 431 7089 All applicants must be competent in te reo maori!

Applications close 23rd December. Interviews held first 2 weeks of January. Position to start first week of February.

www.esthetica.co.nz Please send your CV with covering letter to Trisha House at esthetica@xtra.co.nz or post to:

Situations Vacant

Do your friends complain about how much time you spend talking?

We will train you in our way of selling — we do not hard sell.

Kaipara Lifestyler Crossword 1

If this sounds like you send your CV to: accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz PO Box 474, Dargaville

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We will give you all the contacts and support you need. We are offering full time employment, a great place to work and we will even pay you.

SKIN REVISION CLINIC

www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

If this is you, then we have great opportunity to offer you.

We are looking for a person who may ultimately take control of one of our farming publications, we have 4. You need to have a great work ethic, take ownership of anything you do. Have commonsense. A great sense of humour is a must. Happy to work in team environment. Eager to learn new things.

esthetica

All applications will be taken in the strictest of confidence.

Can you strike up conversation witha anyone?

Sales Co-Ordinator

T risha House Private & Confidential Esthetica Skin Revision Clinic 8 Portland Street Dargaville 0310

Across 1. Supports (5) 4. Softens (colours) (5) 7. Fracas (5) 8. Strives (5) 9. Uncanny (5) 12. Sullies (5) 14. Porcelain (5) 15. Habituate (5) 16. Aerated drinks (5) 17. Keeps (5) Down 1. Pair (of gamebirds) (5) 2. Mutually settled (11) 3. Balm (5) 4. Joins up (5) 5. Frugality (11) 6. Detect (5) 10. Skims swiftly (5) 11. Originates (from) (5) 12. Cranium (5) 13. Visionaries (5)

Answers Across 1. Backs 4. Mutes 7. Melee 8. Tries 9. Eerie 12. Soils 14. China 15. Inure 16. Sodas 17. Lasts Down 1. Brace 2. Compromised 3. Salve 4. Meets 5. Thriftiness 6. Sense 10. Scuds 11. Hails 12. Skull 13. Seers

Public Notices

B A C K S

MU T E S

DECEMBER 14 - 2011

NZ’S BIGGEST EVER KID’S BIKE SALE ALL KID’S BIKES 94 94 DINOSAUR 12” WAS $189

FAIRYLAND 12” WAS $189

NOW ONLY

Boys oversized diamond frame • Coaster rear brake • Painted rims Chrome Blue/Neon Green or Trans Red/Pearl Black Protective pad set • Mini mudguards • Training wheels

Girls oversized diamond frame • Coaster rear brake • Painted rims Gloss Pink/Misty Purple or Pearl Lavender/Pearl Purple Protective pad set • Mini mudguards • Training wheels • Streamers

MAGIK AGIK 20” WAS $289

WIZARD AL 16” WAS $299

NOW ONLY

14450

Girls oversized Y shape frame • Coaster rear, linear pull front brake Alloy silver rims • Anodised Pink or Pearl White/Pearl Purple Kickstand • Protective pad set • Handlebar streamers

NOW ONLY

149 50

Boys alloy oversized diamond frame • Coaster rear, linear pull front brake Alloy black rims • Pearl Gunmetal/Trans Red Training wheels • Protective pad set • Mudguards

TOUGHRUNNER 20” WAS $399

LYNX 24” WAS $469

NOW ONLY

199 50

NOW ONLY

23450

* Off recommended retail price. While stocks last. Products may have been advertised and sold below retail from time to time. Sale includes all kids’ bikes that are 24” and under, also kids push bikes. Redline, MGP BMX bikes and trikes are excluded from this sale. Boys MTB style frame • Suspension fork • Alloy linear pull brakes Shimano Revo shift 6 speed • Alloy black rims with machined side walls Gloss Black/Gloss White or Gloss Red/Gloss Black

Girls MTB frame • Suspension fork • Alloy linear pull brakes Shimano 21 speed Revo shift • Alloy silver rims with machined side walls Sky Blue or Luster Pearl Purple

MADD GEAR SCOOTERS INSTORE NOW PLUS A HUGE RANGE IN STORE

XMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! FAT DOG CYCLES WHANGAREI 17 Port Road, Whangarei Phone 09 430 6401 Web www.fatdogcycles.co.nz

Opening Hours Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm

FINANCE AVAILABLE

Conditions apply, ask in store for details

tractors and machinery ACRES OF NEW & USED EQUIPMENT ON DISPLAY – CALL IN TO VIEW

Maxam 2500 and 3300 hay mowers Vogal 3m gear drive topping mower. Mowzip Crusader 4000, 3.9m hyd fold topping mower. Trimax 2.3m procut orchard mower. UFO hydraulic lift mowers. Krone AMT5000 5m, hyd fold, trailed mower conditioner. Vicon CM2400 6 disc mower. Vicon 632T 8 disc mower conditioner. Taarup 1015 loader wagon. Claas 320k tandem axle loader wagon. Hay rakes, good used units available, Kuhn, Vicon, Krone, Hay bob. New Holland Rollerbar rake. John Deere 550 round baler. New Holland 376 and 282 conventional baler

Greens silorator with hydraulic shoot. Dal-Bo AXR-300 26” discs, packer roller and hyd transport wheels. Hooper Giant and Super Giant discs. Duncan 750 till seeder undersower, seed & fert box. Aitchison 1120 trailing seed drill, seed and fert. Aitchison 1414 grassfarmer disc seed drill. Water roller 4T, 2.7m wide, removable drawbar. Maxiscoop 400 hyd earth scoop, tilt axle. Leveling bars, 3m heavy duty. Kinghitter S2 hyd post driver, 2 ram adjustment. Celli K255 100” rotary hoe with cage roller. Tortella RPT6-320 3.0m spike rotor hoe with. Aitchison seedbox and packer roller. Tortella E6 3.5m powerharrow with packer roller. Spray unit/water blaster combo, 6m boom and handguns.

Effluent Pump, PTO with piping. Effluent Pondstirrer, 5.5m, refurbished. Walco 12.75, PTO, 3 pt fert spreader. Fieldmaster Jumbo, 1.8m heavy duty rotary slasher. Berti Eco-Forestry, 1.8m heavy duty scrub mulcher. Nobili BNU230 Y flail mulcher. Tortella TP15-250, 2.5m Y flail mulcher. Hustler CH8000, trailed multiple bale/silage feeder. Hustler chainless 2000 round and square bale feeder. DML trailed bale feeder, self loading. Giltrap MSX100, tandem axle, side feed silage wagon. McIntosh Multicrop 800 tandem axle side feed silage wagon. Buckton CF800, side feed, tandem axle silage wagon.

✓ we trade ✓ we deliver ✓ we demo MASSEY ASSEY FERGUSON AND A VALTRA TRACTORS

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Sam 10m3 tandem axle, side feed silage wagon. with conveyor extension. Holarus auger bucket, hydraulic drive, 3pl mounts. Buckton 6t trailed fert spreader. Sam 5T tandem axle fert spreader, plastic hopper, cover, latest model. Sam 4T fert spreader, tandem axle. Fuel trailers, 2 in stock, also freestanding units. Case MX90C, 4WD, pearson loader, 5300h. Case CX80 cab, 4wd, loader, 3540h. Case CX70 rops, 4wd, pearson loader. Claas 696RZ cab, 145hp, hyd shuttle and 4 speed power shift. International 674, 2WD, loader, 70hp. John Deere 6300 cab, 4wd, loader, 90hp.

John Deere 8400, 280hp, 7920h, near new tyres, duals, power shift trans, quick hitch. Landini Powerfarm 85 cab, 4wd, Trima loader. Massey Ferguson 28, tidy tractor. Massey Ferguson 3075 cab, 4wd, pearson loader. McCormick MTX140, speed sequencer trans, 4700h, loader. New Holland TM190, cab suspension, super steer, 4700h. Yanmar Vi017 digger, on trailer, spade + rock buckets, expanding tracks. Kobelco SK70 digger, blade, cab, hyd tilt hitch, thumb. Kobelco SK100 Digger, 5327h, 2 buckets, tidy. Hitachi EX120-3 digger, tilt bucket, rock bucket, quick hitch. Hitachi EX135-5, tilt bucket, thumb, tidy machine. Sakai SW700 and SW25 road rollers. Sheeps foot roller.

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FULL PARTS AND SERVICE bACkUP FOR ALL FARM MAChINERY

Northland Machinery Dargaville 0800 699 688 • Wellsford 0800 555 005

Dargaville 104 Jervois Street, Phone 09 439 3333 Jonathan Cashmore A/h 09 438 8555, Arne Stewart A/h 09 431 8296 WellsforD 20 Port Albert Road, State Highway 16, Phone 09 423 7736 Grant Walton A/h 09 423 8356, Ken Marchant A/h 09 423 8950