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p School kapa haka groups gathered on December 5 at Otamatea High School for the first-ever Toi Maori Festival, an artistic and cultural performance and celebration of the culture of local tangata whenua. MC’d by Ngaroimata Morgan, tutor of Otamatea Kapa Haka, and widely supported by local organisations, businesses and participating schools, the festival delivered everything from harmonic waiata to ‘spine-tingling’ haka performances. Otamatea High School’s own coverage of the day summed up the spirit of the gathering with the following phrase: ‘Ehara taku toa i te toa takitaki, engari he toa takitini’ — The success is not that of the individual, but everyone’. Photo Credit — Josie Gritten

Roadlift highlights mayors’ call u by Paul Campbell

As the road between Auckland and Whangarei faces huge truck movements during this week to transport thousands of containers from Northport to Auckland, over a road already congested and with Christmas approaching, calls have intensified for major rail and road links to be completed.

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p With a blessing from Kaumatua Rex Nathan and an official seal of approval from Mayor Jason Smith, Dargaville’s latest tourist attraction was opened for the summer holidays. In this case, it’s a very literal attraction for those visiting the town by the Northern Wairoa River; a set of three steel-cut artworks depicting scenes of the river, the native flora and fauna, and our ancestral past. Artists Creole Hunia and Malcolm White provided the creative inspiration and effort, with the boldly painted wooden welcome signs restored and improved by the Menz Shed team and Dargaville Lions. Even better, the artworks will be lit from within at night, creating an attraction that no other town can claim.

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p ‘Sending love’ is a programme run by the Dargaville Library, to deliver anonymous festive cards to people who may not otherwise receive them, such as those in hospital or rest home care with no local relatives. In a year when Covid-19 has made international travel impossible and mail slow or unreliable, this community outreach is more important than ever. Head librarian Lisa Salter says the 2019 year saw good participation from local schools, but this year library staff hope that caring individuals and church groups, charitable organisations and families might help with the cause. A festive mailbox has been set up in the library for people to drop off their messages of holiday cheer. The deadline is Monday, December 21, and there is no restriction on whether a card is handmade or bought. Please don’t seal the envelopes, as library staff will check each one to ensure that they are appropriate for their recipients.

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p Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade is reminding residents of the danger the current dry conditions pose after attending a call-out to an out of control blaze at the weekend. The property owner said that while burning an old tree stump, embers had set fire to a nearby flax hedge. “Despite having a shovel and hosepipe to hand, the fire spread very quickly. A huge thank you to the Maungaturoto Fire Service who attended and very quickly extinguished the fire with little damage caused. This could have so easily been much worse,” he said. A restricted fire season is now in force for the Kaipara District.

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Scholarships double up u by Paul Campbell

Students studying or training in environmental, economic or community resilience fields in Northland are being offered eight $3,000 scholarships, with nominations now open and closing on Sunday, February 14 next year. Four of the annual scholarships were offered for the first time last year to recognise and support students whose efforts reflect the Northland Regional Council’s key drivers and its mission of ‘working together to create a healthy environment, strong economy and resilient communities’. NRC Chair Penny Smart says the scholarships have doubled to eight, with funding from unspent money from other awards, and four have been earmarked for Maori candidates. Community outcomes the council is trying to achieve through the scholarships include: • Continuous improvement in water quality and security of supply p NRC Chair Penny Smart doubles scholarships offer • Enhancement of indigenous biodiversity and biosecurity residents who live in Northland (or have • A strong regional economy family that does) or who whakapapa • Safe and resilient communities to Te Taitokerau. They must also be • Enduring relationships with enrolled, or have an intention to enrol, tangata whenua in a recognised tertiary course of • Efficient and effective land study that directly relates to activities transport policies that the council delivers and be “The benefits of the scholarships studying at an undergraduate or higher themselves are quite broad and qualification level. hopefully provide a springboard for future Full eligibility criteria and application environmental leaders and champions forms are available from www.nrc.govt. in Northland and encourage people into nz/scholarship and all applications/ careers related to council activities,” supporting documentation need to said Ms Smart. Applicants must be be with council by Sunday, February New Zealand citizens or permanent 14 2021. ¢

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Roadlift highlights mayors’ call It is understood additional ships waiting off Auckland for a container berth may seek diversion to Northport. Rail is not an option as the line north is undergoing a $110 million redevelopment and a planned link to the port has not been built. Police checkpoints are keeping a close watch on truck movements and safety and fitness for task. Waka p Police and Transit staff are monitoring the container truck movements on State Highway 1 Kotahi NZ Transport Agency director Steve Mutton says vehicle compliance staff will be working Navy base to replace Devonport in alongside police to monitor the extra Auckland, an expansion to take container heavy vehicle traffic and keep road and car imports as well as a doubleusers safe. He also urged motorists tracked West Auckland to Whangarei rail to plan ahead and be aware of the line with a spur to the port. presence of more trucks on the road “We seek a win-win-win for Northland, this week, as well as road works also Auckland and the rest of New Zealand,” being carried out. the mayors said. “Our advice is to plan ahead and Dr Smith says with the Kia Kaha allow extra time for your journey. We Northland plan “we were right on the expect the roads to be busy in the money. Here comes the future where lead-up to Christmas and there are ships will get bigger, and Auckland port only a few passing lane opportunities is no longer fit for purpose.” on the route. We ask motorists to be “A unique set of economic and patient and give trucks space on the political circumstances have put all five road for the safety of all road users.” projects within reach. The combination The three mayors’ Kia Kaha of all five projects is greater than the Northland campaign has called for sum of the parts,” Carter, Mai and Smith five huge infrastructure projects to said in a joint statement. “It would be come north including a dry dock, a a disaster for Northland to let this multimillion-dollar Royal New Zealand opportunity be lost,” they said. ¢

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Young tradespeople honoured u by Andy Bryenton

Northtec’s annual student awards ceremony for up-and-coming builders has delivered a revelation for the traditionally maledominated trade; three of the highest achieving winners of the 2020 New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) awards were young women.

p Three out of seven of the top young tradespeople honoured in last week’s NZIOB awards at Northtec were women, heralding a change for the often male-dominated industry

“The annual NZIOB NorthTec Student awards are a great opportunity for our top students to be showcased to employers. They are also an excellent way for the industry to support trainees and help maintain a pipeline of trained graduates ready to go into work in our region,” said Northtec acting associate director Products and Delivery, Sam Kelly. The awards are held annually to honour the most highly skilled Northtec students in a variety of constructionrelated categories, spanning both the

central Whangarei campus and satellite institutions such as that in Dargaville. The awards were presented by each student’s tutor, which gave them the opportunity to share some of the winners’ inspiring qualities. This year’s winners were Holly Jensen, Johnathon Manukau, Aiden Inia-Sade, Raukawa Michael, Anake Moanaroa-Leismann, Tim Goodwin, Alyshia Foster and Nithin Joseph. All received prizes of cash and equipment to help them as they embark on their careers in the industry. ¢

Forest god’s new protectors u by Andy Bryenton

Tane Mahuta, the ancient kauri, a symbol of Northland and living embodiment of the Maori god of the forest, is now under lock and key after visitor hours. The Department of Conservation has taken further measures to protect the iconic tree against the threat of kauri dieback. New gates have been installed at the entrance to the giant kauri’s home in Waipoua Forest. The gates, along with recent repairs to the viewing platform, will ensure continued safe public viewing and help in the fight against kauri dieback, which is spread by cross-contamination. Kauri roots lie close to the surface of the soil. The action of people and large introduced animal species is a prime vector for a disease that could end the national treasure. “The gates will be locked after 5pm to restrict access to this iconic attraction,” says Department of Conservation Kauri Coast operations manager, Stephen Soole. “Te Roroa and DOC are looking to prevent after-hours and off-track activity at the site, which could spread kauri dieback as we look to protect and conserve this national taonga.” While reflecting the necessity for security, the installation of the gates was also taken as an opportunity to create something aesthetically pleasing. The resulting joint project between local iwi and DOC was designed by Waimamaku local Les

p Beautiful but impenetrable, artisticallydesigned metal gates now block access to Tane Mahuta after hours, in a determined effort to save the great tree from kauri dieback

Toleafoa in conjunction with Te Roroa. The gates were blessed by Te Roroa kaumatua and DOC ranger Tiatoa Rahui at the time of installation. Chair of the Te Roroa Whatu Ora Trust, Thomas Hohaia, called the new measures a “welcome addition in the fight against kauri dieback.” Te Roroa has been awarded several times for their environmental efforts in stopping the spread of the kauri dieback disease, which has struck down many of the Agatha australis species. As yet, there is no definitive cure. Scientists continue to research the possibility of a remedy for the disease. However, in the short-term, measures such as those taken to preserve New Zealand’s most famous tree are the best option. ¢

Capstone to lifesavers’ year u by Andy Bryenton

It’s already been a noteworthy fourth quarter of 2020 for our local surf lifesavers, both in Mangawhai and on the Ripiro Coast. Now an announcement of major sponsorship has capped off the year with good tidings for every club in the country. Following on the news that Mangawhai youth surf lifesaving tutor Vanessa Fulton was been jointly awarded the honour of Citizen of the Year, and the opening of a brand new facility for surf lifesaving at Baylys Beach, major oil company BP has agreed to extend its partnership with Surf Life Saving New Zealand for another three years. The relationship began in 1968, with the extension to 2023 p Matt Williams — Chief Executive of Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s northern region, pictured with Mayor marking the 55-year anniversary Jason Smith at the opening of the new Baylys of what is believed to be New Beach community centre and surf lifesaving base in Zealand’s longest unbroken late November community partnership. BP took up the sponsorship and support of us all safer on beaches all across surf lifesaving after the brave actions the country.” BP’s partnership includes an annual of lifesaving club members during the donation to SLNZ, an annual contribution Wahine shipping disaster. BP New Zealand’s Managing Director of fuel for every surf lifesaving club Debi Boffa says: “We are delighted to around the country, support for the announce that our partnership has been Leaders for Life programme, plus extended, and are extremely proud to the donation of a new, fully equipped continue our long-standing association Inflatable Rescue Boat to a deserving with the Surf Life Saving New Zealand club each year through their ‘Vote the team who work incredibly hard to keep Boat’ campaign. ¢

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The voice of the Kaipara u by Andy Bryenton

Kaipara District councillors were out in force across the district during November, attending local market days to ask the public about their views on infrastructure and growth.

p Councillors took to the market days around the Kaipara to quiz residents on their priorities

“Participants at the markets were given three ‘money’ stickers and asked whether they would invest them in roads, water, waste management, climate change, or other things like our parks and libraries,” says the KDC’s media liaison. “More than 600 people took part across the three markets.” The results paint a picture of short-term demand for strengthening infrastructure. The most basic graph delivered the clearest message; 35% of respondents prioritise roading, with a further 20% putting water reticulation and supply first. Waste and recycling management came third with 19%, and

the catch-all ‘everything else’ for parks, libraries and amenities was fourth at 17%. Climate change preparedness was last on the public’s agenda. Digging deeper, 83% of citizens thought that infrastructure spending was best used on the maintenance and renewal of existing networks. A large 77% majority suggested partnerships which would grant external funding as an idea to curb rate increases. Most tellingly, 85% of respondents said that this work needs to begin right now, with no delay. Results of this survey will help inform the long-term plan, which guides the KDC for the next decade. ¢

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A festive market Christmas

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From a small selection of stalls on Labour Day to a bumper crop of local crafts and dining ideas last month, Dargaville’s twilight market day has experienced yet another big expansion for the event’s inaugural Christmas engagement.

A dune lake in Pouto has tested positive for an aggressively invasive aquatic plant, which has the potential to smother out native flora. Authorities are determined to stop its spread to other dune lakes, including Kai Iwi.

p November’s twilight markets were an expansion on October’s, and the pre-Christmas event has once again boosted the numbers of stalls and dinner options enticing patrons

At the time of print, forty stalls had confirmed their placement, as the market day, hosted by the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, enters its third month. Dates have been released for markets all the way through summer and into autumn based on the success of the November gathering, which saw everything from seedlings and customwelded sculptures to a sausage sizzle and ice creams. Event organisers from the NWBC have been impressed with the turnout by locals and wish to offer their thanks to all of those who made the November markets such a success. Looking ahead, the prime consideration for the club is no longer whether their

enterprise will be well patronised, but how to manage space and access to a growing number of stalls for a growing number of guests. Plans are in place, however, to make any future expansion a smooth one. The twilight market day takes place from 5pm at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club’s clubrooms, which will be open to serve food and beverages after what is forecast to be a warm day. Street food vendors and a wide variety of holiday gift ideas will be on display, and the ‘brains trust’ behind the markets say that it is a perfect opportunity to bring the family, as many schools break up for the year just hours before the market begins. ¢

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Shelley Paniora from the Department of Conservation spoke out about the weed infestation in a joint press release with Te Uri o Hau this week. “Hornwort, an invasive aquatic weed, has been discovered by a member of the public in a dune lake on Pouto Peninsula,” said Paniora. “Local iwi, Te Uri o Hau, is now working with DOC, the Northland Regional Council and NIWA to find the best way to combat this weed and reduce spread to other lakes on the peninsula. “It’s a huge threat to the pristine dune lake system in Pouto,” says Te Uri o Hau kaitiaki, Colin French. “Hornwort is spread by people and can attach itself to boats, fishing gear, snorkelling equipment and the like, and be transported to the next water body to invade.” Hornwort has the potential to choke out other growth and completely colonise otherwise p Preventing the spread of aquatic weeds this summer pristine lakes in the Poutojust became more important, as invasive hornwort has been discovered in Pouto west coast ecosystem. It was originally introduced as an ornamental aquarium plant, but escaped to the wild “The best method for ensuring through human negligence. Now inter- reduced spread is to refrain from agency and iwi measures are being using a lake you see this weed in,” deployed to eradicate the weed and stop says DOC Kauri Coast Operations its spread. These include removing a Manager, Stephen Soole. “It is always boat mooring jetty at the affected lake, a good practice when moving between posting signage to warn locals of the waterways to ‘check, clean and dry’ any threat, and the placement of a rahui on equipment you have used to prevent the the affected area, supported by DOC. spread of aquatic weeds.” ¢

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Kings among anglers u by Andy Bryenton

Three decades and more of fishing tradition were honoured as anglers took to the waters off Kellys Bay this weekend, vying for glory in the King of the Kaipara fishing contest. The annual tournament, hosted by Dargaville icon Nola Sports, attracted a competitive crowd who battled it out over five fish species and a teams prize on the day. The top team proved to be Team Dust Off, made up of anglers Jason and Tyler Sanford, Ben Wade and James Plooy. Their combined fish weigh-in cracked the 31-kilogram mark for gold. The top kingfish was reeled in by Julz Caine, weighing a whopping 19.56 kilograms. Joe Ranginui and Isaac Te Wheoro were runners up. James Robertson took out the top gurnard prize, followed by Jamie Morris and Jill Blackwood. Trevally top honours went to Colin Flavell with both the first and second place in the species category, sharing the podium with third-placed Evan Paxton. Bart Guckert’s 3.11-kilogram p King of kingfish — Julz Caine’s 19-kilogram catch fish was the catch of the day tipped the scales for victory among kahawai, closely followed by those hooked by Jarryd Davey and on offer meant that a host of anglers Eden Emtage. went home with a lot to smile about, The clear winner of the snapper above and beyond a big catch. Special category was Jamie Morris with a seven- thanks go out from the organisers to kilogram fish that topped the runners up all those who helped make the King of by almost a full kilogram; Glen Jennings the Kaipara such a success for 2020. and Kevin Holland coming in at a touch They extend their best wishes for a above six kilograms each for runners up. merry Christmas and a great summer A great day was had by all, and the prizes of fishing. ¢

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Landfill protest case completed u by Paul Campbell

The Fight the Tip movement has completed presenting its submission against the proposed mega landfill for Auckland rubbish in the Dome Valley with commissioners sitting at public hearings for the past five weeks. The hearing is to decide whether Auckland’s Waste Management Ltd gets the green light to establish a dump, which opponents, including local councils and iwi, say will pose a pollution danger to the Kaipara Harbour. FTT executive member, Michelle Carmichael said she was ‘heartened’ by the feedback from the commissioners. “They thanked us, praising our hard work, effort, conduct and presentation. They had no questions for us following our presentations, clarifying that this was not a slight on us but a reflection of the effort and work put in. We made our position

and evidence clear. They also thought it was fitting to complete the five weeks of hearings with Fight the Tip and our own submissions. “I believe they have sincerely listened to us all and all of our concerns. “I have true faith that they will rule in favour of what is best for the environment, water and future of how we deal with our waste. “At this stage, Waste Management has requested an extension so that they can do their rebuttal in late January, instead of over the next few days. The commissioners’ decision will follow that, so maybe we will hear sometime during February or March.“

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Brown town u by Brian Eastwood

When Northland shipbuilders Lane and Brown of Whangaroa agreed to split up in 1901, partner William Brown decided to move to Te Kopuru and set up his own shipbuilding yards. Drive along Norton Street in 2020 and before you turn at the far end, head straight down the no-exit Bickers Road to the bottom of the hill. You are now in the place that Te Kopuru locals of the time nicknamed Brown Town. Five houses lined the short road, one of them built and owned by RH Bradley and one was the Brown homestead. Those two homes were shifted by barge to Mangawhare around 1921, and both are still standing in River Road. EK Bradley, who lived most of his boyhood days at the far end of Bickers Road, wrote in his book Great Northern Wairoa, ‘William Brown, popularly known as Grandpa, was a man of sterling qualities. Deeply religious, he never missed an opportunity to say a kindly word to his fellow men who were all treated with the greatest respect.’ Brown’s shipyard was an impressive place. There was a sawmill, engineering shop, blacksmith, boiler room and steam engine room, paint shop and sail loft. Small boats were built in a two-storey building with a bigger shed for larger craft near the riverbank. Two slipways handled launching and hauling of ships. A wharf was built on the river and smaller ones on the nearby creek. One of the first ships to come out of Brown and Sons’ yards was a schooner

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p 1914 Back row standing: William Brown, Hoare, Archie Brown, Ray Brown, B Smith, Overton, Ernie Heatley, Eddie White, Syd Brown, Wordsworth, W Povey, Norman Kelly, Clem Brown. Sitting: George Bradley, Frank Brown, Henry Bradley, Norman Olsen (Wigglesworth), George Gates, Sid Leabourn, Dick Bradley, Bert Stewart, E Witting, Davidson, G Leach

they named Alert, built especially for carrying coal. Brown’s own ship Echo was constructed for the timber trade to the South Island. She ended life as Marlborough Cruising Club’s clubhouse on Picton’s foreshore. Many more vessels, big and small, came from Brown Town and were to be seen working all around New Zealand. Within a few years, Browns had branched out into other work. Two high profile projects were the recovery of the Waiti capsized in front of the

Mangawhare Hotel in 1909 and buying for £15 the Anglo Norman, a Norwegian barque wrecked at Kaipara Heads. The firm of Brown and Sons and their work became known far and wide. There was a large family of seven sons and two daughters. Daughter Kate never married. Always known as Aunty Kate, she lived her later life in the Brown homestead in River Road. The other daughter married Charles Hansen, for many years a senior member of the Te Kopuru Bus Company.

Two sons went off to Auckland and another to Canada. One went farming at the end of a side road in Parore consequently named Brown Road, while three remained in Dargaville. After the first world war, they began an engineering business known as Brown and Sons, later Brown and Mawson, and eventually Mawson Engineering. The highly-respected William Brown died in 1930 at the age of 80 after a busy life well lived. ¢

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Market becomes charity Kitten season relief

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u by Andy Bryenton

The Mangawhai Community Market recently relocated to the Mangawhai Beach School grounds and became a charitable trust with the school becoming the currently designated benefactor.

The Dargaville Veterinary Centre is teaming up with the SPCA to deliver a seasonal opportunity to cat owners and appreciators; a vastly discounted ‘snip and chip’ programme which enables a cat to be desexed and microchipped for just $10.

p The Mangawhai Community Gala is a popular annual event for the community and visitors alike

“The market is run by volunteers and has been a huge success for approximately 15 years. We moved to the school from the village hall in October with a new five-year resource consent to continue operating,” says treasurer Natalie Barlow. “It is thanks to previous market owners, Keith and Marita Draper, passing the market to the community last February that we can support the school. “This month we donated a cheque of $2,000 to the school.” Stallholders pay a weekly fee for the space they occupy. As part of the charitable status, surplus funds are donated quarterly to Mangawhai Beach School. “By supporting the market, customers are supporting the community. It is

predominantly a local market with something for everyone, including fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, homemade pies and baking, flowers, locally roasted coffee, cheeses, plants, clothing, soaps and crafts. “The school has more space and parking available. We appreciate the locals supporting what we do. Without them, we would not be as successful as we are. “Handing over the first cheque to the school was a wonderful accomplishment. Mr Kemp has ongoing projects, and the funds will help them immensely.” Upcoming Christmas market dates are Saturday, December 19, Wednesday, December 23 and Saturday, January 2 from 9am–1pm at Mangawhai Beach School. ¢

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History’s greatest christmas presents u by Andy Bryenton

As December rolls around, it’s interesting to note that so many important holidays come under the same general time of year. Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa all fall at the same time as the old pagan Yule and Japanese Omisoka because traditionally, this is the end of one year and the beginning of the next. What better time for a celebration of rebirth, togetherness and good food? During the years there has been some amazing holiday presents given, too. Here are some examples. Aside from the gifts of the three wise men, said to have been delivered to newborn Jesus of Nazareth, a standout from early history is the gift of Chinese general Guangwu to his emperor in AD 36. By defeating the separatist Chengjia on December 25, he effectively gifted his ruler the entirety of China. Another hard-to-wrap gift was handed out on Christmas AD 333 by Constantine the Great, who gave his son the title of Caesar and command of the newly Christian Roman Empire. Two years later the first Christmas holiday was celebrated, with time off work for Roman commoners and slaves. It was considered lucky to become king on Christmas day for centuries. Viking Sveyn Forkbeard, Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne and William the Conqueror all got a crown under the

tree, thus also avoiding paying for two big feasts. Christopher Columbus got an unwanted gift he couldn’t return in 1492 when on Christmas day his ship ran aground in Haiti. All he got for the holidays was more saltwater than he needed. George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776, with his ‘present’ the defeat of a British mercenary force at Trenton. A later president, Andrew Johnson, gave the gift of forgiveness to every single southern soldier who had fought in the American Civil War, on December 25, 1868. In 1950, one Scots nationalist university student had a big ‘prezzie’ to wrap up. He and fellow patriots had stolen the Stone of Scone, a relic which is said to be required to crown kings of Scotland. It stayed hidden until 1951. In 1968 Apollo 8 became the first spacecraft to return to Earth from lunar orbit, giving the gift of unseen photos of the moon. For freedom-loving eastern

p Big gifts — from the gold, frankincense and myrrh of the Magi to the entire Chinese and Roman empires and military victories, Christmas has been a time of conspicuous generosity for centuries

Europeans, the biggest Christmas gift of all, however, was the December 25, 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, we can thank a Christmas birthday for the greatest holiday song

of them all. Shane MacGowan, who penned Fairytale of New York, was born on December 25 and channelled his holiday-birthday angst into the bittersweet tune. ¢

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It’s confirmed; a direct line for old-fashioned mail has been established to the North Pole just in time for Christmas. Fosters has set up a post box, which will link up between New Zealand’s postal service and Santa’s own ElfMail to get kids’ requests to the man in red on time. The post box, inside Fosters’ Dargaville store, is two-way; letters will be replied to by Santa Claus himself, who famously uses his Christmas powers to answer every single letter sent to him by kids worldwide. Scientists speculate that this is the same power, which allows the legendary Father Christmas to deliver more than one billion presents via sleigh on a single night. Parents may recall sending their own letters to Santa when they were young. Santa first visited a New Zealand shop in 1894, dropping in on the D.I.C. department store in Wellington to hand out presents. In 1905 he turned up in Wellington by train with his wife, Mrs Claus. Not content to be predictable, he arrived in Auckland riding an elephant in 1930 and parachuted into the Auckland Domain in 1937. During all these appearances Santa looked exactly the same, proving that so long as there is Christmas, he will never age.

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RSA hosts festive feast u by Andy Bryenton

The tradition of a Christmas Day feast hosted by the Hakaru RSA continues this year, with the president and club members opening up an invite to the community to join them for a traditional holiday lunch. “The Hakaru RSA is putting on a Christmas lunch for anyone who may be on their own or would like to be amongst others on Christmas Day,” say hosts Jonathan Bell and the RSA committee. They acknowledged that, especially in this year of Covid travel restrictions,

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Warm welcome for Santa

Crowds lined the pavements from Wood Street to the Mangawhai Activity Zone as a parade of classic cars, festive floats and even a boat or two rolled in to deliver holiday cheer to Kaipara’s east coast. Early clouds broke to reveal a proper summer’s day as the parade got moving, heralded by the lights and sirens of the local police. A kilometres-long snake of decorated vehicles followed, with many major businesses and clubs wrapping their machinery in tinsel and garlands, from bulldozers to waka, golf carts to concrete mixers. All were filled with

costumed revellers who threw sweets, fired water pistols and waved to the crowds perched on cafe balconies and lining the sides of the road. When the initial fun was done, the MAZ became a hub for barbecues, skateboarding and relaxation in the shade before Christmas carols and a concert in the afternoon. ¢

p Santa rode into town in a bright red mini, accompanied by a host of other classic cars and hot rods

p Vintage cheer — some of New Zealand’s oldest and most well-restored vintage vehicles accompanied Saint Nick on his parade

p Shane Cullen’s bulldozer rolled in on a flatbed truck, garlanded with tinsel and a Santa hat on its exhaust stack

p Santa’s elves in hi-viz vests came out with a Christmas tree wrangling theme to this float

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p Volunteers from a host of clubs and organisations threw sweets and wielded water pistols as the parade was met with cheers and applause

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p From young school children like these through to golfers, surfers, waka ama paddlers and more, every group in town packed on board floats or marched to wish Mangawhai a Merry Christmas

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We will be at: Dargaville Twilight Market at the NW Boating Club Friday 18th December, Wild West Van will be parked outside Countdown Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th December. Mention this ad when you are buying off Wild West directly and we will give you extra Wild West valued at $10 with every purchase until the end of December!

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10ml Sauce Sachets, 3 flavours available Gift packs with all the Wild West merchandise and sachets available with Becky at Jon Matich Surfwear Good Life Shop have a full range of Wild West Products only

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS New plan for firefighters u by Andy Bryenton

Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the body which governs all local fire brigades, both volunteer and full time, is altering its fire plan for the whole of Northland. Fire service bosses want input from locals as to how they could improve the firefighting and prevention rules here. Indicating that this might be the most major change to the guidelines since 1977, FENZ is keen to hear from the public. As they explain it: “A fire plan outlines policies and procedures, specific to a local region, for the management of public safety, and fire risks. “Each fire plan outlines things like declaring the beginning and end of fire seasons, prohibiting and restricting fire use, and the issuing of fire permits. Fire plans also provide increased transparency to the public about how FENZ’s fire control powers are used.”

Available these holidays for all your glass emergencies & callouts.

This can have a significant impact in a rural area, and getting it right is a matter of saving lives. Therefore, FENZ has made the Northland fire plan, proposed by experienced firefighters and administrators Myles Taylor, Wipari Henwood and Brad Mosby, available online to address public questions. One of the biggest of those is whether the plan is transparent enough when it comes to detailing just when and how FENZ will enact fire control measures, and if these measures go far enough. A full overview is available at fireandemergency.nz/publicconsultation and it’s advised that all

HAVE A SAFE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

Call out & after hours rates may apply.

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING EMERGENCIES THESE HOLIDAYS CALL US 24/7 The office will be closed from Wednesday 23rd Dec and will re-open Thursday 7th Jan 2021.

We wish all our fantastic customers a wonderful Christmas & New Year. Stay Safe!

If you’re stuck, call the men with the truck! C E R T I F I E D

PH: (09) 439 4779

Mike 022 459 4650 | Craig 027 481 4753 35 Beach Rd, Dargaville rossrecovery01@gmail.com

YOUR FULLY QUALIFIED LOCAL ELECTRICAL REFRIGERATION AND SECURITY TEAM Christmas Hours Closed 29th, 30th, 31st December, Available on call. Open normal hours all other dates.

THE DARGAVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE

Phone Kyle 09 439 2979 or 021 137 6353

ON CALL FOR YOU ALL SUMMER LONG!

consult on each proposed fire plan next year under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Plans) Regulations 2018, as part of our national implementation of fire plans.” ¢

dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz

For all your glass and glazing needs. • Competitive rates • Mobile EFTPOS • Free mileage Dargaville to Ruawai

24hr Breakdown & Emergency Recovery

Northland residents take a look. “Your feedback will help us shape our fire plan template and approach to fire plans for the rest of the country,” says Fire and Emergency New Zealand. “We’ll also

09 439 7172

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Ross Recovery & Transport Solutions Ltd

p Fire and Emergency New Zealand is rolling out a new fire plan for Northland and wants to hear from locals to help shape its priorities

09 439 7270 CNR Edward & Normanby St. Dargaville

HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!!

25 DECEMBER Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-11am 26, 27, 28 DECEMBER Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-12noon 29, 30, 31 DECEMBER Normal Surgery Hours: 7.30am-5.30pm 1, 2, 3, 4 JANUARY 2021 Emergency Surgery Hours: 9am-12noon 5 JANUARY ONWARDS: NORMAL HOURS 7.30am-5.30pm

RUAWAI Last Day: 20 December — Re-opening: 2 February

TE KOPURU Doctors Clinic Last Day: 24 December — Re-opening: 4 February Nurses Clinic Last Day: 21 December — Re-opening: 25 January

09 439 8079 (24 hours)

DRIVE SAFE On Rural Roads

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S AROUND THE CORNER

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WE’VE GOT WHAT YOU NEED

STAY AND STUDY LOCAL Dargaville Campus is now open for enquiries Monday and Wednesday 10am to 2pm. Pop in to our campus on the corner of Gordon and Parore Street and talk to Janeen to see what options are available to you.

What would you be interested in studying? Let us know. Dargaville offers these study options in 2021: NZ Certificate in Construction Level 3 Carpentry NZ Certificate in Painting Level 4 NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills Level 2

p: 0800 162 100 e: study@northtec.ac.nz www.northtec.ac.nz

The best part of this course is that we’re out there doing up a community building in town, not just sitting in a classroom. We got some experience here first stripping down and painting some old church pews, and we had to organize the business side of the town job sorting out things like the scaffolding and pricing, but we mostly learn by doing. Kelsey Lawrence - Painting

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AUTO

The best of 2020 judged u by Andy Bryenton

PHONE 09 439 6910

Closed from Wed 23rd Dec Reopening Wed 6th Jan

• WOFS – CARS, BIKES & TRAILERS • BATTERIES • SERVICE • CLUTCH • BRAKES • CAM BELTS • TRANSMISSION FLUSH

32 Victoria Street DARGAVILLE

In what proved to be a difficult year for us all, especially auto manufacturers, there have nevertheless been some standout models which have progressed technology and style, comfort and safety in the realm of driving technology. Now the time is close when a supreme winner will be crowned. New Zealand’s motoring favourites reflect the seismic shift toward the SUV and crossover. Only the Toyota Yaris and Ford Fiesta are in the top 10 to represent the classic concept of the car, and both of them are compact hatches. Sports utilities are represented by the Audi Q3, Kia Seltos, Land Rover Defender, Mazda CX-30, Mercedes-Benz EQC, MercedesBenz GLB, Peugeot 2008 and Skoda Kamiq. While the Defender is most likely king of off-road abilities in this bunch, the versatile Seltos and those two feature-packed and stylish Mercs are a real challenge. The king of vehicle sales for 2020 is the elephant in the room wearing blue. Once again the Ford Ranger dominates in sheer popularity, beating all comers with some nifty new engine and gearbox options as the machine introduced in 2011 attenuates its reign. Ford also grand-slammed the van market with the Transit Custom, a van which looks and feels sporty, quite a feat. In the zone of actual sports cars, Toyota’s Gazoo Racing Yaris with its almost bosozoku-level body kit and snarling rally-hungry engine make for

p Toyota’s GR Yaris proves that there’s still a sense of fun alive and well at the Japanese automaker’s HQ

a top contender. dishing up fun at a cheaper price than the brutal new mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette or the scalpel-precise Porsche Cayman 718; if you can get your hands on one. If you like it loud and classic inspired, the Shelby name is back on a 350 GT Mustang, or if money is no object then perhaps you’d agree with Autocar magazine in the UK and fancy a McLaren 720s. Then again, New Zealand may soon be following the trend in Europe, where all

three top contenders for European Car of the Year went to electric vehicles, the Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model 3 and the winner, the Peugeot 208. Range anxiety still rules many people’s choices via a vis electric here down under, but there might be a happy medium. If you’d like a fuel-sipping, economical crossover SUV that looks like a hot hatch and drives with a bit of spirit, try the new Ford Puma. Despite the wealth of choices, it might be our pick for 2020’s best. ¢

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Tackle your yard with ease this summer - come on in and browse our range of chainsaws, water blasters, brushcutters, mowers, ride-ons & much more!

HURRY SALE ENDS 31 JAN!

Dargaville Honda Motorcycles & Marine Authorised Honda Dealer

Jervois Street, Dargaville Ph 09 439 1089

*Finance Available - Normal lending criteria applies

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AUTO

Saints or sinners u by Andy Bryenton

Electric technology is everywhere in the automotive world today. From a small fringe selection of weird and wonderful eco cars to a mainstream powerhouse of sales, electric vehicles are here to stay. Even the naysayers are coming around, along with one of the most traditional companies on the modern road. When it comes to keeping up old traditions and utilising tried and tested technology, Harley-Davidson would put the most set-in-his-ways Victorian butler to shame. With a client base who love their old classics to the point of having engine diagrams tattooed on their arms, a ridership who ascribe to a vision of the classic rebel, and a back catalogue of some of the most iconic bikes of the 20th century, they make Rolls-Royce look positively millennial in their outlook. Some Harley riders will gladly fight you over the merits of pushrods or air cooling, which, it has to be said, is an impressive level of brand loyalty. Nothing sounds and feels like a big Harley, though, so maybe they have a point. Which is why many bike fans were floored when this bastion of V-twin dominance came out and admitted that they were going to make an electric motorcycle. To the uninitiated in bike lore, this would be like Mike Tyson revealing that he was going to star as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, or like McDonald’s introducing a pizza. But it turns out that the heart of Harley-

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$157.36+gst The other line always moves quicker until you join it. p A modern paradox; Harley-Davidson is the ‘rebel’ bike brand, yet when they depart from the norm to build an electric motorcycle, it seems natural to question their decision

Davidson is rebellious to this day. While other bike brands stuck to pistons, they developed the livewire, an allelectric machine, which is their biggest departure from the norm since the V-rod, and goes a whole lot further. Here’s the thing, though. It looks unmistakably like a Harley. It’s quick, with that all-electric instant torque delivery that makes supercars fear the family Tesla; and while the soundtrack of big rumbling pipes is gone, there’s a presence here which reminds you not of the classic Lowriders, Road Kings and

Fat Boys of the past, but of the fact that in the early days, when everyone else was bolting single pistons to bicycle frames, Harley was making the first V-twins and staying ahead of the curve. You’ll either love this bike for what it is; a 230 kilometre a charge practical, fun riding experience, or hate it for not being a traditional Harley. That’s all you can fault it for, really, aside from range issues common to all electrics. Before you judge, be rebellious enough to buck tradition and give it a try. ¢

CAR OF THE WEEK 2014 SUZUKI SWIFT Hatchback, 110,247km, 1242cc, CVT

$10,750

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AUTHORISED TOYOTA & ISUZU PARTS SUPPLIER. • Top quality parts for all makes & models • Oils & Lubricants • Exide Batteries • WOF • Authorised Toyota Service Agents • AA Batteries • Regular Servicing • Repairs • In-shop Brake Lathe

2014 TOYOTA COROLLA GX

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Hatchback, 135,864km, 1798cc, Automatic

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DON’T FORGET YOUR SERVICING AND WOFS ON YOUR CARS, CARAVANS AND TRAILERS!

$8,994 Marcel Motors 2014 LTD 142 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Marcel Junior 021 504 487

Ph: 09 439 7399 www.marcelmotors.co.nz

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER December 15 - 2020

Kaipara Service Directory ATJ

ALL BIKES

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth

37 BEACH ROAD DARGAVILLE PO BOX 264 DARGAVILLE

DARGAVILLE

• Farm & Recreational, Quads + Bikes • Quality ATV & Motorbike tyres • General Service to Full rebuild • Gst Registered • Free Pickup + Delivery

Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625 • POND CLEANING • DRIVEWAYS • RACEWAYS • LAND CLEARING • TREE REMOVAL • ROADING AND MORE!

CONTRACT FENCING

09 439 8210 | 027 497 2929 sales@aztecaluminium.co.nz

THURSDAYS 10.30AM — 4.00PM Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

P H O N E R O Y 0 2 7 3 74 5 0 9 0 WA I P U

Call us — we can help to support your community aspirations Dargaville Business Forum Dargaville What’s On Visit Dargaville – We Dare You www.dargavillenz.com

● SCAFFOLDING ● PLASTERING ● WATERBLASTING ● EXTERIORS ● INTERIORS

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd 24 Hours — 09 439 8016 Locally owned and operated

Email: info@dcdb.nz | Phone: 09 439 0464

Jessica Young – 020 4119 1299 office@dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

Bruce Young – 027 575 7377 www.dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions

CALL TODAY 09 945 5585

EDEN EMTAGE

EZEFLOW Painters & Decorators

Phone: 021 074 9152 027 369 1073 Email: ezeflowpainter@gmail.com GST No: 84-379-263

R S Hulk 4x4 OPETS CEN N SP tools NOWTRE ! NAPA Batteries Agricultural Repairs On call for on-site repairs Bolts, bearings, seals & more

CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com

● ROOFS ● AIRLESS SPRAYING

Contact: Eden

The Point of Difference

Fosters Arcade Shop 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville Hours: Monday–Friday 9am-5pm

WISHING EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS WE ARE CLOSED FROM 3PM 24TH DECEMBER AND WILL REOPEN AT 10.30AM ON THE 17TH JANUARY.

OPTOMETRISTS

CALL ME TODAY FOR ALL YOUR EARTH & TREE WORKS PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

8 Kapia Street, Dargaville Email: kylegarton.gms@outlook.com

HAYES FENCING

Rural Fencer Post and Battern » Stock Yards

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Call Shaun 027 818 7344 | hayesfencing.nz@gmail.com COVERING THE KAIPARA

AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA

AVAILABLE FOR ESSENTIAL FARM WORK • EXCAVATIONS • TRENCHING • DRAINS & WATER TABLES • POST BORING • SITE CLEARANCE • TIP TRUCK FOR LOAD REMOVALS • ROCK BUCKET & “THUMB” EXPERIENCED OPERATOR

CALL TRAVIS!

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

021 056 7665 60

Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz 15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

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Using worms, sun and time - we process all our liquid waste into rich compost. Composted for 3 years - low in NPK, tested PH7

40L BAGS FOR SALE AT THE GATE. 906 Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

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Norman Kitchen Design

Kitchens make the home 30 Normanby Street, Dargaville Office 09 439 4884 Email: normankitchendesign@xtra.co.nz

For new kitchens, cabinets, repairs and hardware Norman Kitchen Design

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We Do it Right… Professional Workmanship 4 Totara Street, Dargaville | 10a Finlayson Street, Whangarei P: 09 439 6007 M: 027 481 1285 E: info@waverefrigeration.nz

FOR ALL YOUR ENGINEERING NEEDS We do steel, hydraulic hoses, stainless & aluminium engineering

027 213 9665

100A Jervois Street, Dargaville

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CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 22 December 2020 edition is Monday 21 December 2020

For Sale

Work Wanted

CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine - Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.

DARGAVILLE SALE

THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER Last sale for the year First sale next year 14th January 100 x 15mth W/F, Hfrdx Angx & MGx Steers 80 x 15mth W/F Hfrdx,Angx & MGx Heifers 30 x TQ Aut Born W/F & Charx Heifers 40 x Wnr W/F & Hfrdx Steers & Bulls

DJI PHANTOM based fishing drone, only two left, $650 ONO. Phone 09 439 6408. DOUBLE BED suitable for a bach or sleepout etc, $80.00 ONO. Phone 09 439 8042. FANNONS HUGE Christmas Sale now on. Our holiday hours: Closing 12.30pm Christmas Eve. Open 30th and 31st Dec. New Year closed until 11th Jan. Fannons Menswear, 52 Victoria Street Dargaville, 09 439 8946.

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SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

TOKATOKA Garage Sale

Would like to wish everyone a Happy Xmas and New Year. We have ducks, hens, and eggs for your table to make your day enjoyable. Phone us anytime 022 363 7991

Wanted to Buy HAY MOWER 5 or 6 disc. Phone 09 439 5080. SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Raffle Results DARGAVILLE LIONS Club Xmas raffle, drawn under police supervision. 1st Chic #2512. 2nd J Kerr #2281. 3rd Peggy Coles #1779. 4th Janice Brenstrum #1174. 5th B Roberts #1304. 6th Bill Lambeth #1701. 7th Moana Clark #1174. 8th James #2016. 9th Mike More #2461. Thanks for everyone’s support. ROTARY CLUB of Dargaville, Ticket number #1088 Mark Glamuzina. Thank you to our community.

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

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER interior and exterior, can travel, 30 years experience, phone Gary Dixon 021 066 7505.

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk or small lots $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458.

Aoroa Poultry

Livestock

2 LOUNGE suites, trundler bed plus 2 mattresses and blankets, 4 seating dining table with chairs, garden mulcher, tools, etc. 108 Awakino Rd. Fri-Sat 10am-1pm. Phone 09 283 2136.

Personal MAN MID 60’s, fit, healthy, social drinker, non-smoker with a good sense of humour, literate and articulate farmer/businessman seeks female company. Phone 09 439 5080.

For Rent WANTED 2 boarders to share 3-bedroom house in Dargaville. 1 large sunny room available at $220 per week. 1 XL sunny room available at $230 per week. Conditions inclusive of power and water. Must buy own food. References required. 2 weeks in advance required. 3 weeks up front. Phone 022 394 2668.

Septic Tank Services EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

Trade & Services DECKS, FENCES, all small building jobs undertaken, Dargaville/Baylys Beach based. Phone Ross for a free quote, NorWest Building & Maintenance, 027 412 0840. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

SEASONS GREETING & MERRY XMAS

STAY AFLOAT

Further enquiries contact: Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Andrew Simpson 027 449 1228 Michael Younger 027 439 4023 Property Maintenance 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs - Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 - Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

THIS SUMMER

WATER BLASTING Summers coming! Get your deck, driveway etc water blasted before Xmas and water restrictions, Ross 027 412 0840.

Think water safety

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Situations Vacant

Any job big or small. We do them ALL Full Time Qualified Builder Required To Apply Email darryltregidga@gmail.com • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Phone or Txt Paul

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

Painter wanted for Dargaville and surrounds. Contact Eden Emtage 021 074 9152 EZEFLOW ezeflowpainter@gmail.com Painters & Decorators

Storage STORAGE CONTAINERS and in shed space. Flat rates, phone 09 439 6037 or 027 207 2932.

DRIVE SAFE

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S AROUND THE CORNER

On Rural Roads

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Part-time Teacher Aide

IT’S NOT A TARGET

For Sale

COME IN AND SEE US FOR SOME BARGAINS! Decking, Retaining Timber, Multiple Mixed Packs, Battens and more 1213 State Highway 10, Kerikeri (2km south of Kerikeri roundabout) ENQUIRIES: 09 407 7271 sales@mtpokaka.co.nz

HAVE A SAFE & MERRY

XMAS

Positions available to start at the beginning of the school year of 2021. You will need to have initiative and a sense of humour. For more information, please email the Principal: principal@ruawai.school.nz for more information.

What matters to your community

What matters to you

Clinical/Registered Psychologist – Community Adult Mental Health, Kaipara (0.3FTE) Vacancy No: AH20-102a

Closes: 1 January 2021

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER December 15 - 2020

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 22 December 2020 edition is Monday 21 December 2020

Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, 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, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville A-A Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. BOOKS@RUAWAI 5 Freyberg Road. Monday & Tuesday 9-12pm, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 2-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. We source books that are hard to find or out of print. Phone 09 439 2044 or 027 200 5653. EVOLUTION, SCIENTIFIC impossibility. Observe the irreducible infinite complexity of cells??? HEALING ROOMS Tuesday 7.00, all welcome, Lion of Judah building River Road. INVITATION TO morning tea and money natters. 10am to 11am every Friday at the Kaipara Budgeting Service. Phone 09 439 8592. PLANTS GET less fungal disease when grown in charcoal enriched soil. Kauri trees, potatoes, avocado trees etc. and the whole planet would benefit. Lance Bullock, PO Box 196, Dargaville, 0340.

Public Notices

Death Notices

Public notice

Tibbits Leila Margaret

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Pedersen Grocer Ltd TA Four Square Kaiwaka of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an offlicence in respect of the premises situated at 1 Kaiwaka Mangwhai Rd, Kaiwaka known as Jaques Four Square. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Supermarket. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 9pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.

SENIORNET DROP in days, Tuesday 8th and 15th December 10am-2pm. Call to say hello or ask advice. KCC Hall opposite ANZAC Theatre.

KEEP TRACK OF WHERE YOU’VE BEEN

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

RUGBY UNION

Northern Wairoa Rugby Sub-Union NEW DATE: Monday 18th January 2021 TIME: 7.30pm VENUE: Dargaville Sports Club at Pioneer Rugby Park

Public Notices

ALL WELCOME

A general committee meeting will follow the AGM

ADVERTISEMENT OF STATEMENT OF CLAIM, NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND LIST OF DOCUMENTS RELIED ON IN THE DISTRICT COURT WHANGAREI REGISTRY CIV-2020-088-531 UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (RATING) ACT 2002

Dargaville Rugby & Sports Club Management Group

AGM

Monday 21st December at 6.30pm Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms. All club players and members are welcome.

Wonderland Inside Up Presented by Kings School of Dance

Saturday 19 December 6pm

BETWEEN

NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL (“NRC”) a local authority constituted under the Local Government Act 2002, having its principal office at Whangarei, Northland Second Plaintiff

AND

ADRIAN PAUL DACEY and MARIANNE COFFEY, of 22 Ariels Lane, Paparoa, occupations unknown Defendants

DECEMBER 24TH

St. Mary’s Ruawai Carols: 5:00pm Mass: 5:30pm

Sacred Heart Dargaville Mass: 9:30am

St. Agnes Kaihu Mass: 11:30am

DECEMBER 25TH

Enquiries Phone 09 439 8435

18/07/1924 07/12/2020

Dearly loved mother of Noeline and the late Gary Wright, Baylys Beach, Natalie and Jim Walker Dargaville, Anne-Marie and Kenny Yakas, Airlie Beach QLD Windham and Kerry Tibbits, Buderim QLD Most awesome nanna and great nanna, A friend to so many, Will be sadly missed. A service was held for Leila at Dargaville on the 9th of December Rest In Peace

NATHAN May (Neke) Passed away peacefully at her home after a short illness. Much loved wife of the late James Ihaia Nathan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Derek and Ulrike (AUS), Cindy and the late Peter Dobson, Carl (dec’d), Mark and Sandra (AUS), Russell (AUS), Dennis (AUS), and Catherine. Adored and treasured grandmother and great grandmother to all her mokopuna. Proud Aunty and cousin to her extended whanau, and dear friend to many. A farewell for May was held on Monday 7th December 2020 at Taita Marae. All communications to the “Nathan” whanau c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei, 0145.

Funeral Services NORTHLAND HEADSTONES

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TO: ADRIAN PAUL DACEY and MARIANNE COFFEY 1.

The plaintiffs have filed a statement of claim against you as the named ratepayers and owners of the following property:

(a) Record of Title NA139D/290 Lot 1 Deposited Plan 211785 known as 22 Ariels Lane, Paparoa (valuation number 01170-11104) (“the Property”); to recover from you outstanding land rates and water rates (including penalties) levied over the Property, as at 20 August 2020, in the sum of $12,328.83 owed by you as the named ratepayers and owners of the Property. 2.

Sacred Heart Dargaville Carols: 9:30pm Mass: 10:00pm

KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL (“KDC”) a local authority constituted under the Local Government Act 2002, having its principal office at Dargaville, Northland First Plaintiff

AND

Dargaville Town Hall — All Welcome Gold coin entry, under 15 free

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND MASS TIMES FOR THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

The plaintiffs have referred to and relied on the following documents (being initial disclosure) in preparing their statement of claim:

(a) Record of Title for the Property obtained from Land Information New Zealand’s database; and (b) Combined Rates Assessment Notices and Invoices for the period 2015/2016 to 2020/2021 for the Property. 3.

The plaintiffs are claiming from you:

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Judgment for KDC in the sum of $10,508.68. Judgment for NRC in the sum of $1,820.15. Judgment for KDC for such further rates and penalties that become due and payable from 20 August 2020. Judgment for NRC for such further rates and penalties that become due and payable from 20 August 2020. Interest on the judgment sums, pursuant to section 10 of the Interest on Money Claims Act 2016, from the date of filing these proceedings until such time that the judgment sums (including all interest payable) are paid in full. The costs of and incidental to this proceeding on a category 1A basis pursuant to schedules 4 and 5 of the District Court Rules 2014. You must respond to the statement of claim within 25 working days of the date of this advertisement. To respond to the plaintiffs, you must file in the registry of this Court and serve on the plaintiffs, a statement of your defence to the plaintiffs’ claim. You must also at the time of serving your statement of defence on the plaintiffs, provide the plaintiffs with initial disclosure of documents referred to in or relied on in preparing your statement of defence.

(f) 4.

If you do not respond to the statement of claim within 25 working days of the date of this advertisement, the Court may decide you have to pay or give the plaintiffs what they are claiming in their statement of claim (this is called judgment).

Pursuant to section 64 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, publication of this statement of claim, notice of proceeding and initial disclosure, is deemed to be effective service of this proceeding on you.

A copy of the statement of claim and notice of proceeding will be forwarded to you on application to the plaintiffs’ solicitors, Brookfields Lawyers at the address listed below or at the office of the District Court at Whangarei. A copy of the initial disclosure will be forwarded to you on application to the plaintiffs’ solicitors, Brookfields Lawyers.

Any person knowing the whereabouts of the abovenamed ADRIAN PAUL DACEY and MARIANNE COFFEY is asked to bring this advertisement to their attention or to the attention of their personal representatives.

This advertisement is inserted by KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL and NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL whose address for service is at the offices of Brookfields, Lawyers, Tower One, 9th Floor, 205 Queen Street, Auckland (contact: Lisa Walsh (09) 979 2219).

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December 15 - 2020 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

28 OUNUWHAO RD DARGAVILLE

$850,000 37 WHAKA STREET, MAUNGATUROTO

$495,000 LOT 7, 113 FRANKLIN ROAD, PAPAROA

$180,000 535 WHAKAPIRAU RD, MAUNGATUROTO

$875,000 + gst (if any)

PRIVACY YOU WILL LOVE

SUPERB STARTER AND SMALL TOWN BUZZ

BUILD YOUR DREAM FAMILY HOME

PRIVATE 10 HA GRAZING LIFESTYLE

This is a super lifestyle property nestled on 2 .68 hec. Fabulous home with options for extended family, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 lounges. Spacious, peaceful, privacy plus, extensive garaging, pool room, caravan / boat shed, covered entertaining deck, plenty of parking. Just a 5-minute drive to Dargaville. RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4184

Spacious four bedroom 160 sqm home with views minutes from Maungaturoto Village. Includes double garage with internal access, free standing fireplace and roof/underfloor insulation on a fenced 911 sqm section next to local green space. Do up required, check out your options, add your personal touch and make it yours. GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2513

This 5068m2 section is part of a brand new development, sweeping rural views, situated close to Paparoa Village & Primary School. Short drive to the coast to launch your boat or walk your dog on the beach. Covenants apply. Priced to sell at $180,000

Easy contoured and north-facing grazing land with tree-lined driveway leading to spacious 255 sqm country homestead with great views, new kitchen, utility, 4+ bedrooms / two bathrooms, entertainer´s wing. 5 garage spaces, carport, stables. Sheds. Large dam. 10 mins to beach or town. Call Rhoda today! RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2511

149 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO $65,000 plus SAV plus GST 2048 PAPAROA VALLEY ROAD, PAPAROA

JILL POWELL Mob 021 505 712 WEB ID MRE2284

$449,000 150 HALL ROAD, TINOPAI

$375,000 164 ARCADIA ROAD, PAPAROA

$765,000 plus gst (if any)

PRICE REDUCED

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

CUTE AS A BUTTON

EXTENSIVE WATER AND RURAL VIEWS

HOME & LARGE WOOLSHED ON 27 ACRES

Opportunity has come along to own your own business. The current owners have owned this business since 2010, supplyimg the district with all their appliance needs. From whiteware to televisions, cook tops and stoves, beds, small appliances and hardware for IT.

Three-bedroom insulated/HRV ventilated home just a short stroll from Paparoa Village. Private 809 sqm section is fully fenced and easy-care with established trees. Includes single garage with external access, two large water tanks and a relaxing covered back deck at the rear of the property overlooking stunning farmland. GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2514

8.4630 ha’s with fantastic views out to the inner harbour and the surrounding countryside. Property drops down to a small tidal inlet where you can put in a canoe and go for a paddle. Unpermitted hut with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, power, coal range, wi fi connection, composting toilet, water tanks. An orchard has been planted just starting to bear fruit. SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2475

North-facing lifestyle with large family home and big wool shed and covered yards. Plenty of grazing, shade trees, dam water and seasonal stream. Suitable for a variety of animals with all the feed, yards and shelter. Picturesque valley views. 5 mins to Paparoa. Ph Rhoda today!

SHAR SCHULTZ Mob 022 046 4790 WEB ID MC2498

3203 POUTO RD, TE KOPURU

$680,000 LOT 54, 113 FRANKLIN ROAD, PAPAROA

$140,000 504B WAIRERE ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$359,000

RHODA MORRISON PH 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2439

455B MT WESLEY COAST ROAD, DARGAVILLE

$299,000

NEW LISTING

FAT ACRES AND GREENER PASTURES...

LOTS 50-63 ARE THE RETIREE LOTS

PRIVACY AND BUSH MAUNGATUROTO

BUILD YOUR NEW HOME HERE

If you are looking for all day sun and outdoor dining, then look no further. A country escape offering a private lifestyle, rural and Kaipara water views. Relocated in 2009 with a 2018 renovation with quality fixtures and materials. This is a stunning and modern home with double glazing, large deck with big views. Rolling contour with fruiting avocado trees. MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS4173

Sunny with views over farmland and the Paparoa Showgrounds. These lots are designed for two-bedroom dwellings suitable for senior residents. Covenants apply. A small annual financial contribution from residents meets the ongoing cost of maintenance.

1.176 ha’s 8km’s from Maungaturoto. Swimming pond to cool off in the summer months. Ablution block with toilet and shower, Biolytix worm septic system. A variety of mature fruit trees. 8500m2 portion of the land in QE11 Open Airs covenanted bush with good mixture of natives. Open sided shed with caravan for accommodation. SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2509

Located less than 10 minutes from town with a great rural outlook is this fully fenced 7911m2 lifestyle block, perfect for your next family home. Also has power to boundary & right to convey water. Vendor has a 13HA block next door if more land is what you need.

KARYN HODGSON Mob 029 7799 019 WEB ID MRE2296

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

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CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS4189

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

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