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Council stalwart bids farewell by Joanne Speechly
While Charlane White has never applied for a job, she has spent four-and-a-half decades serving the residents of the Kaipara as the face at the counter of successive local authority offices.
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Briar Lomas is up for a challenge on the high seas …
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On the eve of her retirement this month, Charlane reflected on 45 years as a customer services consultant, from the days of pen and ink on paper to hightech electronics. “I was still at school when the county clerk rang up and offered me a job,” says Charlane. “His wife was assistant principal at the high school and recommended me, so I was employed as office junior for Hobson County Council. “Back then, our office was located where Munns Flooring is today and I remember moving to the new building in 1966 — it seemed so big. There were many other changes too and the new technology has been a big learning curve. “When I started, we had to hand calculate the rates and there were no electric typewriters. When computers were brought in, a colleague and I were sent to Auckland for training — they said, ‘now everybody, turn on your computers’ and we just sat there — we didn’t have a clue what to do.” Charlane’s initial employment lasted nine years, before she and husband, Gordon, decided to start a family. They have three sons, Christopher, Bevin and Reagan, and eight grandchildren. When Reagan was 18 months old, Charlane went back to work for a ‘few weeks’ to cover for another staff member but was asked to stay on. “I was really lucky — a lady came in to help with the children and Gordon was a milk tanker driver and the shift
Charlane White who is retiring after 45 years of serving the public
work meant he could help out on certain days.” Charlane says she and Gordon are now looking forward to spending more time with their grandchildren — six in the Kaipara and two in Taupo. “Everybody’s trying to push us off on a world trip and suggesting this or that but I’m going to be quite happy to just relax for a while. Gordon’s family
is in Australia, so we will most likely do some trips over there and we’re keen to do the top part of the South Island but the immediate plan is to just potter around and spend some time with the grandkids. “I’ve worked in customer services for a long time and I will miss seeing the staff everyday and meeting new people.”
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What we did on our Holidays A stellar British cast (including ex Doctor Who David Tennant and comedian Billy Conolly) present a family drama-comedy featuring sibling rivalry, terminal illness, a Viking funeral and nosy social workers, as a very dysfunctional family confront their past and their future. Fans of ‘Death at a Funeral’ take note.
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Jimmy’s Hall Ten years after the upheaval of the civil war, and 1930s Ireland still simmers with animosity. Into this political and social pressure-cooker comes Jimmy Gralton, who opens a youth centre in County Leitrim, invoking the ire of the Catholic church and the local authorities with his liberal,
Vincent, a drunken, gambling war veteran retiree, gets recruited by his new single-mum neighbour Maggie to watch of after-school activities involve racetracks and strip clubs,
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Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule last week to visit Selwyn Park School. The entire student body, as well as children from the Gifted Kids programme and Selwyn Park Kindergarten had an opportunity to sit with their famous visitor and each received a sweet treat, courtesy of Wilson Consumer Products. Santa said that although it is a busy time of year, he felt that this was something fun to do and special for the kids. Erica Tebbutt, who made the arrangements with Santa, said she was keen to create a cool experience for the kids — “something they will remember for a very long time.”
but eventually the mismatched pair begin to help each other mature.
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Celebrating the past year of ‘learning with whanau’, Selwyn Park Kindergarten has held an end of year family concert. “Our whanau evening is a good way for new families and teachers to meet each other and interact,” said head teacher, Karen Nesbit “The concert included songs learnt over the year with the children themselves initiating the stage performances,”said teacher Sarah King.
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Minister to consider commissioners tenure
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Briar has the right spirit by Colin Patterson
Briar Lomas is up for a challenge on the high seas.
by Colin Patterson
Associate Local Government Minister Louise Upston is unwilling to say when she will respond to a request from prominent Kaipara residents to extend the terms of Kaipara District Council commissioners. John Robertson, Richard Booth, Peter Winder and Colin Dale were appointed in 2012 after then mayor Neil Tiller and his council resigned in the wake of escalating rates and debt incurred as a result of cost over-runs on Mangawhai’s EcoCare sewerage scheme. Mr Dale resigned earlier this year. The appointment of the three remaining commissioners expires in October 2015 when special elections are scheduled to return the council to democracy. However, a letter written by former deputy mayor Richard Bull to Ms Upston argues that the council is benefitting from improved financial management and a reduction in debt. But it is still too early for a return to democracy. The letter asks Ms KDC chief commissioner John Robertson Upston to extend the commissioners’ terms until the 2016 “I just want to initiate something. I’m local body elections. just trying to sow a seed for the future.” Mr Bull says people he’s spoken to A spokesman for Ms Upston confirmed the letter had been received. across the district strongly support the But Ms Upston had yet to consider it work of the commissioners and want it and there is no time frame for her to to continue. And with legal action over Mangawhai rates continuing and the do so. Mr Bull says the letter came about Local Government Commission still after he discussed the Kaipara situation to release its final proposal for local with a number of people. “We were government restructuring, he says it is thinking ‘where to from here?’ I’ve got not the right time to return to democracy. A commission spokeswoman says no some real concerns about the future and where we are heading. Kaipara still date has been set for the release of the final proposal for Northland. needs stable local government.
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Briar Lomas from Tomarata recently received a Mangawhai Zonta scholarship for a 10-day sailing voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand
Briar will join 39 other trainees and a crew of 14 on the sailing ship Spirit of New Zealand for a 10-day voyage around the coast of Northland that will teach her teamwork and leadership. Briar, who has just finished year 12 at Rodney College, says she decided to apply for the scholarship after seeing it advertised at school. “I’ve heard it is a really great opportunity. The 10-day voyage will be particularly useful for leadership skills.” After putting in her application, Briar went through an interview with a few Zonta members. She was then invited to a Zonta meeting where she was presented with her scholarship. Briar says the opportunity will come in handy as she has been named as Rodney College’s head girl for 2015. Fortunately, she has her sea legs. “I’ve done a bit of sailing. I haven’t got seasick yet.” She plans to make no special preparations for her sailing adventure. “I’ll just turn up.” In the meantime, apart from her studies, Briar says she will continue
to play netball. “I do a lot of tramping.” Proud mum Leigh is a teacher aide at Tomarata School and dad Matthew is a builder. Briar said she is looking forward to a career in fashion and design.
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Rare visitors settle at Mangawhai
Public urged to support Matakohe bridges project
The black-billed gull have landed and the Department of Conservation hopes that their arrival at the Mangawhai Wildlife Refuge will result in the first successful nesting of the speices in Northland.
by Colin Patterson
The black-billed gull is a paler and more elegant bird than the red-billed gull, with a longer, more slender black bill, and with less black on the outer wing. Photographer: Walmsley, Andrew
The colony of 30 to 40 gulls has settled in preparation for the breeding season, which is encouraging given their precarious status. Endemic to New Zealand and unlike the more common red-billed gull and the southern black-backed gull, the black-billed gull are the most threatened gull species in the world, and are classified as Nationally Critical. DOC’s summer warden at Mangawhai, Rangi Zimmerman, said a small number of black-billed gulls were recorded in the area during the 2007/08 summer and though several nests were seen at that time, none resulted in successful fledglings. “The arrival of the gulls in greater numbers this season is therefore a very significant and exciting event,” says Rangi. “The best-known black billed
gull colony is found on the shores of Lake Rotorua, and until now the furthest north they have been known to breed is in the Kaipara Harbour. Band combinations seen on the birds indicate that they may have moved up from there. “Elsewhere in the North Island, black-billed gulls nest on coastal shell banks and sandspits, so Mangawhai Wildlife Refuge seems a likely place for them to nest.” The Department of Conservation is asking all visitors to Mangawhai Wildlife Refuge this summer to be aware it is a very special breeding ground for many endangered shorebirds. For breeding success it is vital that people stay away from fenced nesting areas and dogs kept well away from the Mangawhai spit.
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A campaigner for the replacement of two one-way bridges on State Highway 12 near Matakohe is urging Kaipara residents to show their support for the project. Earlier this month Nor thland’s regional transpor t committee voted to include the project as one of the region’s priority projects in its road transport plan for 2015/18. “That’s really great news,” says local resident Sue Reyland whose daughter was seriously injured in a crash on one of the bridges in 2012 and who has since spearheaded a campaign to get them replaced and the highway reconfigured. However, Mrs Reyland says public support is required to ensure the Matakohe bridges campaigner Susie Reyland hands Northland MP Mike Sabin a petition calling for the replacing of the two project becomes a reality. Matakohe bridges Regional transpor t committee chairman John Bain says the funding. But projects that align with the project is far from a done deal and there Government Policy Statement, have a is lots of work to be done before a start better chance of being successful, says date can be set. Mr Sabin. However, Mr Bain says the regional “The latest GPS has, for the first time, council and the government’s road introduced a fund that is specifically for funding body the New Zealand Transport the regions. It gives high priority regional Agency are ‘on the same wave length’. projects an opportunity to be funded Local MP Mike Sabin says the where they wouldn’t have previously. committee’s decision is good news for “Given the high personal risk of the Kaipara and Northland. Matakohe bridges it’s my hope that this “This is the number-one roading project will be a very good candidate for priority in the Kaipara and being listed this particular funding.” as one of the proposed projects for the Public consultation closes on January 2015–2018 RLTP is a crucial step in 20. The regional council is hosting a getting this re-alignment done,” says meeting on January 12 between 5pm Mr Sabin. and 7pm to explain the plan and how The Matakohe bridges project is one to make submissions. of nine proposed by the RTC for the “I want to really encourage residents 2015–2018 funding period and will now and businesses across the Kaipara to go into a national prioritisation process make a submission on the plan and the led by NZTA. importance of the Matakohe bridges Mr Sabin acknowledges that not all realignment — it all helps and this is projects put up by the regions will get our best chance ever,” says Mr Sabin.
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Shop and Win winners Sportsville project takes a step forward This year’s big shop and win draw has been lots of fun, boosting support for our local retailers in the lead up to Christmas. The big winners this year take home a festive swag of prizes! Winner of our top prize, a $500 gift voucher, dropped in their ticket at Jack Fannon Menswear. Now Sandy Foy will be able to enjoy a wardrobe upgrade! Second prize winner Muriel Stanaway wins $100 worth of clothing from Dargaville’s new Witch Clothing Co.
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The board overseeing the development of a Sportsville complex at Dargaville’s Memorial Park has appoi nted a project manager following a successful funding application. The grant from gaming trust Pub Charity has enabled the Kauri Coast Recreational Society to engage Griffiths and Associates in that role. The company is already working on a concept plan and has engaged a quantity surveyor to cost the proposed facility. A topographical survey of the site and geotechnical studies of the ground to determine suitability of the site for construction of the proposed facility and courts are also Kauri Coast Recreational Society chairman Chris Biddles being prepared. “There are 12 stakeholder groups Society chairman Chris Biddles says the grant is timely. “Major funding now committed to the project who have application deadlines to both the ASB pledged financial backing, which shows Community Trust and the NZ Lotteries how much it is needed in the community.” Grants Board are looming early in A feasibility study proposes stage the New Year, so the appointment of one include provision of six asphaltGriffiths and Associates to undertake surfaced courts for shared tennis and this work was a must. We are grateful to netball use, plus a 580 square metre Pub Charity for approving the funding.” facility, incorporating six changing Mr. Biddles also said that there is rooms, a 24/7 unisex public toilet, a massive support for facility in the wider canteen/coffee outlet and a tournament Dargaville community. control office.
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CHRISTMAS PARADE in Ruawai Ruawai residents came out in force on Saturday for the town’s Christmas Parade. Organiser Tina McCullough says the parade was a fantastic success, with 13 floats entered. Kaipara Refuse was named best float. But all floats received a prize thanks to the generosity of local businesses. Participants and spectators refused to be put off by the poor weather and everyone had a great time. The local Four Square store brought one of their old delivery vans out of the garage
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Prize giving at Tangowahine Youngsters make radio waves in Mangawhai by Colin Patterson
The radio waves in Mangawhai have been pulsating with youthful voices in recent weeks, as children at the local school run their own radio station.
Parents, teachers and other members of the community turned out in force last Wednesday to salute the achievements of the 2014 students of Tangowahine School. A number of former students, some from many years ago were also at the school’s prize giving. The students wowed them all with singing and entertaining. Principal Wayne Steele says it was a great way to end the year.
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Students Polly and Nathan hit the airwaves on Mangawhai Beach School’s radio station Beach FM
At lunch times on each school day Beach FM 87.8 comes on air, giving children at Mangawhai Beach School the chance to show off their DJ skills while playing their favourite music. Principal Aaron Kemp says the idea for the station came about after radio personality Mark Perry, who is associated with local station Heads FM, donated a small transmitter. After obtaining an aerial it was decided to put the kids on air. To help them gain radio skills, a couple of the children got training from Mr Perry. “Then they trained some kids and those kids trained other kids.” The teen DJs are year seven and eight students — aged 11 to 13. “The kids read stories and play their favourite
music. At the moment it is Christmas Carols plus a bit of Pink Floyd.” Mr Kemp says “all the music comes from Spotify, with the artists getting 0.1cents in royalties every time their songs are played.” While doing radio is a lot of fun for the kids, Mr Kemp says it also has educational benefits. “We’re doing it to help build the kids’ oral language skills. Kids these days tend not to converse. Putting them on radio also takes them away from their iPads.” Beach FM is a low-range station that can only be heard in the Mangawhai Beach area. Because of that limited range, Mr Kemp says costs are minimal and the station has no advertising.
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The Christmas holiday season is ahead of us. We welcome visitors to our District. Kaipara’s population will increase dramatically over the next three weeks, as those with holiday places in Mangawhai, on the Kaipara Harbour, and on our west coast beaches visit once again. Council’s data suggests that 59% of Mangawhai property owners have their principal residence outside of the Kaipara District, most being in Auckland. For the rest of the District, 28% live outside of Kaipara. In addition to those with holiday properties in Kaipara, there are the many campers that visit. International tourist traffic also rises, creating increased activity especially for accommodation providers, coffee shops and food and other retailers who target the recreational market. From a Council perspective, this increase in economic activity is welcome. To cope with the population influx, the Council needs to plan carefully for this annual migration. In Mangawhai, the demand on the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme peaks dramatically on New Year’s Day. Traffic volumes make getting around challenging. At the Kai Iwi Lakes, campers and day trippers, many with boats, stretch our resources. If you are visiting these Lakes, please be careful to respect them. And please be careful if you have a boat to ensure that the boat is not bringing with it a weed. These Lakes are internationally significant. Invasive weeds would quickly threaten their pristine nature. We want all visitors to enjoy our Kaipara attractions. There are plenty of opportunities away from the beaches for visitors– from museums to the Waipoua Forest, from attending a movie in the new Dargaville cinema, to walking local tracks available in most communities.
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The year of 2014 For the Kaipara District Council, the year has been a further one of tidying ourselves up to build a high performing organisation for the future. Dealing to history remains with us
In this calendar year: • We successfully defended a Judicial Review challenge mounted in the High Court against us by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association. The Association has lodged an Appeal, which we are encouraging them to withdraw. Such re-litigation of the past does not achieve anything for Kaipara, and only imposes further costs on ratepayers. • We are taking action to hold some of those who we believe were negligent in the past to account. • Many property owners who had been withholding rates paid them. For that we are thankful. Looking forward has been important
In this calendar year: • We have had a good look at our key parks. We have management plans in the making for Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes), Mangawhai Community Park, and the Harding Park/Pou Tu O Te Rangi Reserve. • We have set up a Community Advisory Group in Mangawhai to assist the Council on matters with respect to plans going forward for the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme. • We have been investing resources to get a clear picture of the state of our public wastewater, water and stormwater networks underground, so that we can better plan for their maintenance. • A community engagement programme has been put in place and it is proving to be very successful. There is lots more to achieve in the next calendar year. Like most of you, I look forward to the break and returning to work with the other Commissioners and Council staff to support the Kaipara District. Stay safe and enjoy the festive season.
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2014 \ THE YEAR THAT WAS As 2014 draws to a close The Kaipara Lifestyler is taking a look back at the locals who have been making the news this year. APRIL \ SMALL POPPIES — BIG HEARTS
MARCH \ RUAWAI TURNS 100
The township of Ruawai, former residents and folk from further afield came to celebrate the town’s centennial in March. Mabel White, nee Wilson, was the oldest person who attended and together with her daughter, Jane Rawlings, had a great deal of fun reliving years gone by. The highlight of the weekend was the parade, which included old farm vehicles and machinery, a bullock team, vintage cars, new tractors and fire engines. The afternoon included a bus tour of local historic sites and a ferry cruise on the Northern Wairoa River. The celebrations culminated with a fully booked centennial dinner.
In April, playing dress-ups proved a fundraising winner for Kaiwaka’s Small Poppies and the Child Cancer Foundation. In a show of support for Heidi Holden, who was diagnosed with cancer in March last year, the Early Childhood Education Centre got together with Kaiwaka Primary School and Kaiwaka Playcentre for a special day. “The children paraded their costumes and made a gold coin donation, then we had a coin trail and sausage sizzle,” said Small Poppies director, Natasha Lee. “Afterwards, we sold the leftover sausages outside the Four Square and all up, we raised $1,085.95 for the Child Cancer Foundation.”
MAY \ MUSEUM FAREWELLS BET NELLEY
In May, Kaipara locals and out-of-town visitors gathered to farewell the Kauri Museum’s Bet Nelley. The retiring CEO joined the museum as collections registrar in 1995 and three years later became collections manager. In 2008 she was appointed to the position of chief executive officer. During her tenure, she oversaw the installation of the museum’s fire sprinkler system, the production of a DVD on the history of kauri and three books. She also worked alongside scientist Jonathan Palmer and helped the Kauri Museum become the first in the world to be Carbonzero certified. Her motto was, “It is all about people.”
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“Come live and Play in the Kaipara” Special Edition. We will return again on Jan 13th 2015 with a new year of local news & content.
It's been an eventful year for both the Kaipara district and the newspaper which serves it. We've seen historic milestones reached, sporting victories celebrated, and personal triumphs in every endeavour from art to culture to business and agriculture. All of which we've been delighted to present to you in the pages of the Kaipara Lifestyler. So, from our whole team - journalists, photographers, graphic designers, proofreaders, management and sales staff - we would like to thank you, our readers and customers, for making 2014 such a varied, interesting and exciting time to be involved in local media here. To you and all of your friends and family, from all of ours, have a wonderful holiday, enjoy all the Kaipara has to offer, and we will see you again in the new year!
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JULY \ STORM LEAVES IMPRINT ON KAIPARA
Persistent rain and strong winds left their mark on the Kaipara in July, leading to widespread flooding and wind damage. The flooding in Waihue Valley was captured by Dargaville contractor Craig Woollams’ hovercam high above Waihue Road. Emergency services throughout the district were kept busy for several days and major roads were closed due to flooding, slips, felled trees and downed power lines. Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Jeff Palmer says it was the worst storm he had seen since Cyclone Bola in 1988. In one call-out, the brigade had to rescue one motorist on the roof of his car, near Titoki.
SEPTEMBER \ COUNCIL LAUNCHES LEGAL ACTION
OCTOBER \ ROYAL HONOUR AT HOME
In September, Kaipara District Council chief commissioner John Robertson held a press conference to deliver some long awaited news: the commissioners would be taking Audit New Zealand to court for negligence over the loss of millions of dollars in the Mangawhai wastewater debacle and also pursuing legal action against former council CEO, Jack McKerchar in the Employment Relations Authority. Auditor-General Lyn Provost has admitted work for Kaipara prior to 2010 did not meet professional standards and apologised to council. The landmark decision was carried on an inaugural internet television broadcast on the Kaipara Lifestyler website.
During a rare visit to the Kaipara in October, Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae took the time to visit local identity and conservationist Barry Searle at his home in Dargaville. Sir Jerry presented Mr Searle with the Queen’s Service Medal, which he was awarded in the 2013 New Year’s Honours List. Mr Searle has spent decades campaigning to protect toheroa stocks along Ripiro Beach and has mentored students who have come to study the precious shellfish. He was formerly the chief fire officer at Te Kopuru Volunteer Fire Brigade, president of the Northern Wairoa Civilian Maimed Association and a volunteer at Dargaville Museum.
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Thanks for your support throughout the year. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, we look forward to seeing you in 2015. Mark, Ron, Chris, Josie and Raewyn
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Whither the milk solid price? On August 27, this very year, Fonterra’s chairman and CEO were bullish regarding what they called, “Fonterra’s positive outlook.” They saw no threat to the $6.00 forecast basic price per kilogram of milk solids for the 2014–2015 milking season. When the CEO stated, in answer to questions on TV regarding the risk of trade with China, he said China ‘today’ was in a totally different situation to the world financial collapse of 2008. Four month’s later, last week, Fonterra’s announcement that it was reducing the farm gate milk price for the 2014/2015 season from $5.30 per kilogram of milk solids to $4.70 shows people at the top of Fonterra receiving huge salaries for their expertise, can get it wrong. Since 2010 the Fonterra average payout to dairy farmers has been $7.06 per kilogram of milk solids. Fonterra shareholders who are fully shared up may receive the dividend range of 25–35 cents per share which amounts to a cash payout range of between $4.95 and $5.05 for the current season. The current advance rate of $4.00 per kilogram of milk
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solids will decrease to $3.85. From February 2015 the monthly Capacity Adjustment of 52 cents will be added and will increase the advance to $4.37 per kilogram of milk solids. The Russian trade ban in response to the European sanctions, led by America, against Russia because of the Ukraine situation has affected world trade dramatically. Some economists are saying that Russia is under a lot of economic pressure, implying that the Russians will have to comply with world opinion in regards to their handling of the Ukraine situation or face a financial collapse. We should not underestimate the influence of Russia and the resolve of its people when their backs are against the wall. In the Second World War, 29 million Russians lost their lives in the fight against Germany. They have huge gas and oil reserves reportedly producing 13.4 million barrels of oil a day. America is reported to be producing 9 million barrels a day. Russia
was the largest purchaser of European dairy products. European and American dairy products are now putting pressure on Fonterra’s access to markets, forcing the decline in dairy prices throughout the world. While the elephants argue, we are the mice that pay the price through their stamping. There will be a serious effect to the New Zealand economy as a result of $6 billion less going into the economy. Fonterra’s Chairman has told shareholders that they will be doing everything possible to help generate more cash. The proof will be in the pudding. With this serious economic downturn facing the dairy industry, the majority of farmers will hardly cover operating expenses, let alone pay the mortgage. Farmers who find themselves in a position where their banks or lenders are pressuring them to sell their farms or are treating them unfairly should seek assistance early rather than later.
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After a bita konfusion “C’mon Dog. Wear going ona roundup.” I prickt up me ears real quick wen tha Boss sed that. Boss an’ his gerlfren Sharlene had jus’ finished brekfist, with there dorter Sophy, who is now more’n one year old. I knowed it was brekfist ‘cos Sharlene always sneeks me the left-over bakin rind, an’ sumtimes Boss leaves a bita sossige too. Well, Boss ‘n Sharlene had bin talkin’ about Krissmiss, an’ getting’ Sophy sum pressints. Seems its just aroun’ tha corner. (Well, readas, I took a look roun’ tha corner ofa woolshed an’ down to tha kattil stop ona road, bit didint seen any Krissmiss?) Then I rekind it was just one ofa Bossis funny sayin’s. He meens Krissmiss is commin’ but it hasint got to tha corner even. But a roundup? “Yep Dog,” seda Boss as we went ova to tha woolshed toa get the big red quod bike. “Krissmiss is commin’ but tha geese isn’t too fat eh?” (There
he goes agin. We don’t got any geese. Only chooks.) Boss musta seen I was going a bit crosseyed, witch for an eye Dog issint a good look. “Sorry Dog. That meens we mite be a bit short fer Krissmiss, cos bluddy Fonterror gonna cut tha milk payout. Meens that our dairy farm at Rooawai not gunna make too much munny. That meens no fat ona goose.” (OK Boss, wotever…) “So Dog, Sharlene an me were workin’ out wot we gonna do fer a Krissmiss hooley and pressints an’ such. So I hada brainwave.” (Gawd Boss, brains duzzint wave ta anyone…??) Boss is pretty smart eh. He noticed me eye’s agin. “Nah Dog, Brainwave meens havin’ a grate idea. Now Fonterror mite be savin’ its munny ta pay the chairmins wages, ana directa’s wages. But guess wot. We gotta hole lotta fat steers ova tha back ofa dry stock unit eh? So me an Sharlene decidid ta send a cupla
truck lodes to tha werks. Beef prices are looking good still, an’ wot better way ta git sum cash fer Krissmiss pressies, without raidin the bank balince.? Be plenty left ova for a kupla Krissmiss kegs ina woolshed an’ a bitofa nees up with tha staff an’ neighbours eh? “Mattra fact, gonna chuck ina a truckload of late lambs too. They bin smokin along ona spring feed an shud get a good price too.” Gotta hand it ter tha Boss, ay readas. That’s wot he meens by swings an’ rounabouts eh? Lose sum, win sum. Ups an’ downs. Milk down, beef up. Yep, us Borda Colly’s a pritty darn quick ona uptake eh? Looks like we gonna hava very meery Kissmiss ona farm . I hope yer orl hava good one too! Merry Krissmiss! See ya nek yeer. Billy
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Fonterra councillor re-elected Gala with promise Te Kopuru farmer, Penny Smart, is looking forward to another year on Fonterra’s Shareholder’s Council after her recent reelection, and says she plans engaging with every shareholder in her ward.
by Ann Morgan
‘A fun filled carnival atmosphere providing activities and entertainment for the whole family’ is the promise of the organisers of the Mangawhai summer gala set for Friday January 2 at the Mangawhai Domain.
“There is an expectation that each of the regionally based councillors actively engage with shareholders during the farming season so they can represent and take shareholder views to the full council, ” said Penny “The councils’ role is to represent, monitor and provide shareholders with opportunities to learn more about their coop and they are encouraged to raise any concerns and issues.” Penny is also a member of the Nor thland Dair y Development Trust.
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For some four decades the gala has been organised to raise funds for the domain which is owned by the Mangawhai community. “We are expecting more than 6,000 visitors this year, raising funds to help toward walkways, seating around the domain, and many other things,” said coordinator John Dickie. “The Vybes band will be playing and the ever Face painting is a hit at Mangawhai gala popular dog displays will again be great entertainment this year. games such as egg and spoon and The ferris wheel, bouncy castle, quick sack races focussing on family fun at fire raffles, and weather permitting, no charge, along with international and helicopter rides will all make the day local cuisine and a market.“ memorable. “There will be traditional Gates open at 9.00 am.
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Death Notices SALMON (MICHAEL) Wayne. Passed away suddenly at his home at Bayleys Beach 9-12-2014 aged 65yrs. Beloved brother of Colleen, David (deceased), Robert, Peter (Australia), Annette & Debbie. Much loved uncle & friend.
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DARGAVILLE RIVERSIDE Produce Christmas Markets Monday 22nd of December 2 - 5.30pm. No Market will be held Thursday 25th December or Thursday 1st of January. Markets resume Thursday 8th of January.
MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.
DARGAVILLE LARGE 3 Bedroom house, redecorated, new bathroom, Double garage plus large yard - non smoker, no dogs $280pw + water & lawns. Phone 09 439 4795
TE KOMITI 1A1 Trust, Tinopai, North Kaipara. Lease: Currently being grazed. Tenders: In writing only and received no later than 14/01/2015, 4pm. Any or highest tender not necessarily accepted. For Terms & Conditions ring Mrs Allen on 09 528 3696.
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Furniture Removal
Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service
Tenders
Dargaville Bobcat Services
PAULINE GOUGH - Art Exhibition at the Funky Fish Cafe, Baylys Beach. All of December and January.
Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill
Garage Sale
Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.
Art Exhibition
DARGAVILLE 3-4 Bedroom modern family home with 2 bathrooms (inc ensuite spa bath) extensive decking, modern interior. Single garage, large yard. Available mid Dec. Refs required. $310pw. Phone Erica for details 09 439 0029 or 0276 269 687.
98 FREYBERG Rd, Ruawai - Saturday 20th December 9am. Sideboard, Barbecue, sewing machine overlocker,, Eternal Beau dinner plates, Armchair Lazy Boy, Table + 4 Chairs, books assorted, Medical Books - Osteopathy, Paste Table, massage table, 6 chairs, CDs.
Property Maintenance
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLE Block owners, need your septic tank cleaned? Ph Magic Property Services Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
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DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Term 1 dates 2015 Tuesday 27th January 2015 - Options with Deans Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2015 - Teacher only days Friday 30th January 2015 - Year 9 and 13s only - Year 9’s to go to the school hall on arrival Monday 2nd February 2015 - All students back in school Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th February 2015 - Year 9 and 13 Peer Support Camp Friday 13th February 2015 - Swimming Sports Friday 27th February 2015 - Athletics
On behalf of Dargaville High School, we wish you a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year!
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Screening Now Council Corner ep.3
KLTV asks John Robertson questions from the community.
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Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628. AAA+ PAINTER and wall papering specialist EXT&INT. Roof spraying and waterblasting. Ph John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376, CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225
Be my Guest ep.3
Rural opinions with Farmers of New Zealand Operations Director Bill Guest.
Kaipara Kitchen ep.1
Indulgent White Christmas Clusters. Great gift ideas for xmas.
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Get fit with KLTV ep.1
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CPR with Actions for Survival
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