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Schools hard hit by decile changes by Colin Patterson
Kaipara schools are reassessing budgets and may need to cut staff and activities following the latest revisions of decile rankings.
Fairy tern has its turn Mangawhai seabird has been named New Zealand’s Seabird of the Year, delighting campaigners trying to save it …
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Who’s hiding in the rose bush?
Flowers you can pick and flowers that prick is the premise for Rose Stirling’s second children’s book …
P7 Selwyn Park School principal Vern Stevens says a change to his school’s decile ranking will mean less money to pay for children’s education
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The decile system ranks schools according to the socio-economic status of their local communities. Schools are ranked from one to 10, with one being the poorest and 10 the wealthiest. Decile rankings are revised after each census and are used by the Ministry of Education to direct additional funding aimed at reducing the impacts of economic disadvantage. Vern Stevens from Selwyn Park School says his school is set to lose $27,000 because its decile ranking has changed from one to two. “We’ll have to
cut programmes and staff,” he says. But he says the school will do its best to get through 2015. “But then decisions will have to be made for 2016. We’ll have to think carefully about what we do.” While decile funding is often used to enable schools to provide extras, Mr Stevens says visits to shows, and other activities outside the classroom, should be considered part of a modern education. “It gives kids a look at something else. There are a whole lot of things in
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life that are part of a holistic education.” Mr Stevens has seen no evidence of improved wellbeing in his community. “I don’t think there’s any way the wealth has grown.” Arapohue School has gone from a decile three to a seven. Principal Diana Russek says that change will have serious consequences for the school’s 12 students, although she has yet to calculate the exact loss in funding. continued on page 3 …
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Audited distribution details Print run 10,000. ABC audited circulation 9,920 weekly, audited Jan–Dec 2013. Distributed on Tuesday to every residential and rural home throughout the district including Dargaville, Ruawai, Paparoa, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Wellsford. Tangiteroria RD1, Dargaville RD1, RD2, RD3, RD4, RD6, RD7, RD9, RD10, Te Kopuru RD1, Ruawai RD1, RD2, Paparoa RD1, Maungaturoto RD1, RD4, Matakohe RD1, RD2 Kaiwaka RD, Mangawhai, Wellsford residential, and Wellsford RD2, RD4, RD5.
Thirty-eight lifters competed in the 2014 Tink Matich Memorial Bench Press Contest, held at Dargaville Fire Station, and organiser Brian Froggatt said numbers were up on last year. Sam McCahon, second from left, won the Men’s division, Margaret Lindsay, second from right, won the Women’s division, Jessica Tregidga was the top High School Girls lifter and Angus McKinnon came first in the High School Boys division. The Men and Women’s division winners are pictured here with Tink’s parents, Karen and Jack Matich.
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Aoroa Branch of Rural Women NZ Garden Circle Group decided that in lieu of swapping gifts amongst members this Christmas, they would donate money to a local charity. They chose the Dargaville Food Bank and will add an extra bit of Christmas cheer by donating $100 worth of treats to go in food parcels. Photo: Aoroa Rural Women NZ members Jean Mudford and Kath Gillespie. photo courtesy of Debbie Evans
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St Vincent Vincent, a drunken, gambling war veteran retiree, gets recruited by his new single-mom neighbour Maggie to watch over her small grown 12-year-old son Oliver. Vincent’s ideas of after-school activities involve racetracks and strip clubs, but eventually the mismatched pair begin to help each other mature.
My Old Lady Mathias travels to Paris to liquidate a huge, valuable apartment inherited from his estranged father. Once there he discovers a refined old woman, Mathilde, living in the apartment with her daughter, Chloé. It turns out that Mathilde comes with the apartment - and that she may have been more to Mathias’ dad than just a tenant!
Fury The story of an American tank crew in the last days of the second world war - a push toward Berlin stalled by a savage Nazi counter-offensive. A new recruit is signed up at the last minute to join the crew of the battletank ‘Fury’, but will he learn enough to stay alive from the veterans in his squad?
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There was plenty of fun for everyone on Sunday as the Ruawai Lions held their annual Christmas party for senior citizens at the War Memorial Hall. Around 130 of the community’s older residents came for lunch and entertainment from Ken Foster from the Northern Wairoa Country Music Club. The cake was cut by Dean and Christine Low (longest-married couple — 63 years), Gordon Murray (oldest man — 95), and Ngaire Te Paa (oldest women — 90).
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New museum tells Mangawhai stories
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by Colin Patterson
Mangawhai’s new $2.6 million museum will proudly open its doors on Saturday. have been many private donations. Mrs Bygrave says the museum is focused on telling the story of Mangawhai and its harbour. “The first settlers came by boat and the harbour was their gateway. We want to tell the story of the local iwi, ships and boats, and the kauri that was milled and sent to Auckland. We are also telling the stories of the first pioneer families whose names are commemorated on many of our local roads.” The museum also tells the story of the Niagara which in 1941 struck a German mine off the Northland’s coast. In the following year Australian drivers were able to retrieve most of its cargo of gold bullion.
The opening is the culmination of more than a decade of fundraising and hard work. Museum Board chair Christine Bygrave says a small museum opened in the village in the 1970s. But its small size meant most exhibits were stored off site and could not be publically displayed. She says a purpose-built museum was first mooted by the Mangawhai Historical Society in 2001, with the first sod being turned in 2009 and the first foundations laid the following year. “There has been lots of fundraising,” says Mrs Bygrave. The ASB Community Trust provided a $200,000 grant, while the lotteries grants Board and Pub Charities have made grants and there
Mangawhai’s new museum is officially open its doors on Saturday
The opening celebrations begin at 5.30am with a Maori blessing. Then members of the Mangawhai Historical Society will have a chance to view the exhibits. The official opening will commence at 12.30pm with a performance by the Mangawhai Beach
School kapa haka group, followed by speeches by Mrs Bygrave and project manager Jim Wintle. “Because the community has put so much work into making it a reality, we want the museum to be something special for the community.”
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Schools hard hit by decile changes Mrs Russek says the change might have been due to high dairy prices that were in place at the time of the 2013 census but have since dropped significantly. Te Kopuru School is set to lose $11,000. ‘That’s a significant impact on our school,” says principal Lee Anderson. “We’ll have to adjust our budgets.” Ms Anderson says she has seen no evidence of greater prosperity in Te Kopuru, with the bowling club and town’s store closing this year. “The poor
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King of the Kaipara by Colin Patterson
Ruawai Lions: ‘We serve’ by Joanne Speechly
More than 130 fishers took to the harbour on Saturday in the hope of becoming a prize winner in the 26th King of the Kaipara fishing competition. Organiser Mike Nola from Nola Sports in Dargaville says unfavourable weather conditions meant entries were slightly down on last year. “The cool south-westerly made it hard to fish in the area near the lighthouse where most of the snapper are. But the wind direction made it more sheltered up the harbour.” The competition took place in five categories:
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snapper, kahawai, kingfish, trevally and gurnard. The biggest kingfish was a 16.12kg specimen caught by Kevin Searle. Neil Chamberlain finished second at 12.14kg and Tyler Searle (Kevin’s daughter) was third at 10.42kg. The heaviest snapper was a 5.94kg specimen caught by Daniel Boyd. Walton Edwards was runner-up and Grant Fredrickson third. Jason Sanford caught the biggest trevally at 3.07kg. Viv Lawrence was second and Eddie Hawkings third. The biggest gurnard was a 1.36kg specimen caught by Jess Rupe. Peter Walden was second and John Bellamy third. The kahawai category resulted in a tight finish. Bryce Hall, 2.55kg, narrowly beat his son Colin, 2.53kg, with Daphne Aikin third at 2.51kg. The top team was the Venture Team made up of Neil Chamberlain, Hayden Chamberlain, Cathy Chamberlain and Daphne Aikin. After the weigh in, more than $10,000 in prizes were handed out. Mr Nola says the event will be held again in 2015 with a December 5 date already confirmed.
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Ruawai Lions members are ordinary people, from all walks of life, who enjoy getting together and supporting worthy causes.
Robyn and Taylor Martinovich received a $500 donation from Ruawai Lions to assist with expenses when they attended the Tourette’s Association of New Zealand’s first national camp in Hanmer Springs. The pair are pictured with Ruawai Lion Dean Low and club president Jim Simpson
“We work on projects that improve our communities and protect the environment and we enjoy friendship and fun while doing so,” says secretary Dorothy Simpson. “Lions are significant fundraisers and every dollar we raise from the public goes to support our causes.” Ruawai Lions undertake many annual projects, such as the free Senior Citizens’ Christmas luncheon, which was held last Sunday, and the annual Lions auction, held in March each year. Donations over the past year have been made to the Rescue Helicopter Service, St John Ambulance, Hospice Kaipara, Ruawai College netball and girls’ Rugby 7s teams, the local hall for roof replacement and repairs, Ruawai College and Ruawai Primary School prizegivings, a Young Leader’s Day, Tourette’s Assoc camp, Ronald McDonald House, Diabetes Youth,
Parkinson’s Society, Suicide Prevention and Big River FM. “Every year we also arrange the Ruawai Lions Methven exchange, for four local students, and we have given financial support to individual students, to enable them to attend outdoor courses and national sports events.” Lions Clubs New Zealand is part of a global organisation with 1.4 million members in 208 countries and geographic regions. In New Zealand, 11,000 members belong to 400 clubs. If you are a person who would like to give back to your community and enjoy fun and fellowship please contact any Lions member or Ruawai Lions Club Secretary Dorothy Simpson. Phone 09 439 2557 or email jdsimpson@ slingshot.co.nz. “Our dinner meeting is on the first Thursday of every month at Ruawai-Tokatoka War Memorial Hall (bookings required).”
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Fairy tern has its turn by Colin Patterson
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A critically endangered seabird that nests at Mangawhai has been named New Zealand’s Seabird of the Year, delighting campaigners trying to save it.
The rare fairy tern has been singled out for an honour
There are just 39 adult fairy terns still alive according to the latest counts. Numbers had dropped significantly in recent years because of increased development and human activity in fairy tern nesting areas. Predators such as stoats also fed on chicks. New Zealand Fairy Tern Charitable Trust convenor Heather Rogan says the fairy tern is classified as critically endangered. “That’s the highest status it can get.” The birds nest at Mangawhai, Waipu, Te Arai and Pakiri. “The Mangawhai nesting site is quite well protected. You need a boat to get here.”
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Despite its endangered status, Mrs Rogan believes things are looking up for the fairy tern. Last year all 12 chicks born survived and a further eight chicks have been born this year, although more are expected. And being named Bird of the Year will draw attention to the fairy tern’s plight. “It’s an awareness raising thing,” says Mrs Rogan. “An awful lot of people have never heard of the fairy tern. But it’s a lovely little bird and it’s endangered.” Unlike some seabirds, the fairy tern does not migrate and is found only in New Zealand. For more information go to www.fairytern.org.nz
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Cindy Lata performs a colourful Indian dance at the Te Kopuru School’s ninth Multicultural Performing Arts Festival, which provided an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate its cultural diversity and depth of talent.
Beneath the Surface John Robertson QSO
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Parliament passed legislation this requiring Councils to put in place a year infrastructure strategy. This is a leap from the ten year plan that has required to date. But it makes sense.
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The development, ownership and maintenance of Kaipara’s public infrastructure – roads, water, wastewater, stormwater and flood protection – is core business for Council. The ratepayer investment is large, approaching $600 million. Planning for infrastructure investment requires us to forecast demand. The questions posed are complex. •
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As our District knows from history, overall growth is to be expected, but that growth may be high in some parts of the region, and low or negative in other parts. Te Kopuru was once the largest settlement in Kaipara. It then got “replaced” by Dargaville. Today Mangawhai has the District’s highest growth, while Dargaville is static.
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Forecasting infrastructure needs out thirty years is not an exact science. Such plans require us to know the condition of the current infrastructure – like the quality of the pipes underground – and to develop assumptions, largely around population change. We need to be careful as we do the latter. Let me provide some insight into three of the District’s wastewater schemes. The Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme assumptions on growth were of much faster growth than turned out to be the case, and so a larger plant was built in the first decade of this century than necessary. Over time, population will catch up to the plant’s capacity. Being a new plant, with new pipes, the condition of the plant and pipes is well known, and maintenance needs are relatively easy to plan for.
In Te Kopuru on the other hand, the wastewater scheme today has excess capacity for another reason. The population has declined over the years, and so a plant that once used its capacity, now has plenty of spare capacity. The good thing about the Te Kopuru scheme is that it is relatively low cost to operate as it is essentially gravity fed. The challenge however, is that the pipelines are old, and renewal backlogs exist. Dargaville is serviced by a wastewater treatment plant to which is connected 40 kms of underground wastewater pipelines, 15 pumping stations and 9 kms of rising main-pipes that pump wastewater from the pumping stations to the plant. The wastewater system and pipelines are mostly old and there is a significant amount of deferred renewal work to be addressed. Adding to these issues is the fact that in heavy rains, stormwater can “infiltrate” the wastewater system, at times leading to overflow into the Northern Wairoa River. As Council develops its thirty year infrastructure plan around wastewater for the District, you will appreciate from these examples the care that needs to be taken. We need to forecast population changes well. And we need to understand the condition of old pipes that are underground. But then there are other matters to consider. Our plants need to meet increasing national standards with respect to discharge. And we need to determine how to fund renewals, and the backlog of maintenance that is becoming increasingly evident as we get to know the condition of pipes underground. Most rural districts in New Zealand face infrastructure challenges. Kaipara is not the only case where maintenance has been deferred and renewal programmes given a low priority as rates were held down to minimalist levels. We are now in a catch-up time. Further deferring maintenance of much of our older infrastructure is not an option.
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Garden tour fundraiser by Joanne Speechly
This year’s Palmers Planet Mangawhai Garden Ramble was once again a huge success.
Musicians have helping hand in mind “Living simply, intentionally and giving gratitude daily” is how US musician Brian Ernst and his wife Katie describe their lifestyle, which centres around music and volunteering.
Mangawhai ramble helps local charities
Travelling American musician Brian Ernst, and his wife Katie, will donate 5% of proceeds from their Summer Tour to New Zealand NGOs
They head to New Zealand this month for a 30-show tour, which they have spent the last nine months planning with the help of Dargaville-based event management company KP Productions. “This is something I feel ‘called’ to do,” says Brian. “I’ve done many things in my life from being a suitwearing business man to a blue collar warehouse worker and everything in between but nothing has ever given me the satisfaction of fulfilling what I believe I was created for. “Playing music gives me a creative medium to express myself artistically, for the benefit of other people.” Through his music, Brian and Katie run an Non Government Organisation called Journey4YOUth and donate
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the first 10% of their income to fund various programs. These programs include widow and orphan care; empowerment training and micro loans for women; and education sponsorships for underprivileged youth. They also sell hand crafts to further support these initiatives. Five percent of proceeds from their upcoming tour will be donated to local New Zealand NGO’s. Brian says his music is a mix of acoustic, soul and roots, with layers, a looping pedal, an array of instruments and positive lyrics. He has independently released three studio albums and one double live album, which are available at his shows and from iTunes.
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free early childhood education, without any surcharge, which is not common for ECE facilities. Local Plunket nurse, Cynthia Keay, reiterated the importance of the extra funding. She said, with the exception of contracted Plunket nurse hours, all other support services offered by Plunket are volunteer operated and funded through community initiatives. The garden ramble committee would like to thank everyone who contributed and say the success of the event is testament to a wonderful community spirit. They are continuously looking at ways to improve the ramble experience and welcome feedback. If you are keen to participate in future garden rambles please contact the Garden Ramble committee by visiting their Facebook page or phone Mangawhai Kindergarten 09 431 4333.
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Returning for its eleventh year in November, the event raised $9,000, which will benefit Mangawhai Kindergarten and Kaiwaka/Mangawhai Plunket Society. The gift of sunshine saw a welcome rise in last minute ticket sales and many locals took the opportunity to explore their neighbourhood’s gardens and attractions. The event also attracted ramblers from throughout Northland, Auckland and even Australia. Money raised during the garden ramble is of huge importance to the local kindergarten and Plunket group and without it, the services and support provided to families with young children is heavily restricted. Mangawhai Kindergarten head teacher, Michelle Fogarty, expressed gratitude for the community’s generosity and support. She says it means that the kindergarten can offer Mangawhai families their 20 hours of
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There are flowers you can pick and flowers that prick and this is the premise for Rose Stirling’s second children’s book, The Flower Guardians. The delightful tale tells the story of the little green men who protect grandmother’s rose bushes and it is now available for download via Amazon. Rose released her first e-book a year ago and has donated the proceeds to cancer research. “I’ll be totally honest,” says Rose of her first book, Sprinkles. “I haven’t sold as many copies as I would have liked but I’m not surprised. Often, people want a hard copy — they want to feel something tangible. “The Flower Guardians centres around a little girl who gets pricked by a rose bush and asks her grandfather why. My own grandad and dad are both great storytellers and I grew up being
told make-believe stories that were used to try and correct my behaviour.” Rose has a number of writers and reporters in her family and believes storytelling is “in the blood”. All up, she has five books ready to be published but says the cost of illustration has been a barrier. “This whole experience has been a huge learning curve and I’ve realised that it’s really important to have a good illustrator. To do that, you need a fair amount of money, so the next step, if at all possible, would be to have a publishing deal. Rose says that getting the initial idea for a story is exciting but seeing the finished product is definitely the best part.
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The dynamic Dr Tom sharing his vision by Joanne Speechly
Dr Tom Mulholland is a man on a mission and he is visiting the Kaipara next week. The emergency department doctor, best-selling author, radio and talk show host, stand-up comedian and corporate trainer will be giving a presentation on how to add years to your life and live to your years with Healthy Thinking®. Currently in Jakarta on a mercy mission to save a five year old boy with a heart condition, Dr Tom will return home in a few days to undertake a tour of New Zealand in his retro ambulance. His aim is to make communities healthier, while raising $1 million for St Johns. “Dr. Tom will be doing free health checks, including diabetes screenings, at Waipoua Forest on December 9, 10 and 11, before giving a 90 minute talk at Dargaville Baptist Church on the evening of December 11,” says production manager, Ellesha Bhana. “Doors open at 7pm and we’re asking is for a gold coin donation to raise funds for St John.”
“This is our first trip with the ambulance fitted out, so we are keen to see how it goes. I am super excited,” adds Tom. “I have worked in the Far North as a doctor at Kaitaia Hospital and stayed in Dargaville a few times, so I’m looking forward to coming back.” Dr Tom has toured the world with his entertaining presentations, which teach people tools to disengage their ‘grumpy unit’, have a ‘good looking corpse’ and ultimately, how to live to 100 and stay out of his emergency department. Warwick Grey of Microsoft says “I can’t guarantee Healthy Thinking will change your life, but it may save your life.” War correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner, Peter Arnett, says “Thanks Dr Tom for your inspirational teachings. The world needs more of your viewpoint.” In his current role as an emergency doctor, most of what Dr Tom sees is preventable, which is why he has decided
Correction In last week’s story about Otamatea Community Services, Helen Hirst was referred to as the service’s manager. She, in fact, co-manages the agency, with the Administration Manager Danny Morris and the Board of Trustees. The Op shop which gave a large donation to OCS is now independent, although it was set up by the Anglican ministry.
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As the festive season gets into full swing, communities around the Kaipara are about to hold their Christmas parades.
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On graduation day Last week Telford, a division of Lincoln University offering training in the agricultural sector, held its graduation ceremony in Balclutha. Among the large number of students who graduated in their various classes this year, receiving certificates, academic prizes, bursaries and scholarships were Northland students Jayden Horan of Ruakaka, Vinni Bhula of Whangarei, Liam Blacklaws of Whangarei, James Welsh of Whangarei, April Reihana of Kaikohe, Erica Sharp of Kerikeri and John-Kurt Burnett of Whangarei. JohnKurt Burnett, a first-year agriculture student also led the Telford Pipe Band and the graduation parade through the main street of Balclutha to the Memorial Hall where student success in equine,
forestry, rural animal technician and agriculture programmes were honoured. Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan described the show of support from Balclutha residents who came out of main street shops to watch the procession as “brilliant”. Campbell Robert Roadley of Wairoa was the recipient of the Telford Enterprise Cup presented by Farmers of New Zealand Inc. Telford’s director, associate professor Charles Lamb paid tribute to the good work and support that Farmers of New Zealand have given to Telford over the
years and that many of the Northland students who have attended Telford over the years was the result of the special relationship between Telford and Farmers of New Zealand. Telford also has a very strong relationship with Kaikohe’s Northland College providing support for the college farm and also courses for agriculture students. Telford apiculture students in Kaitaia held their graduation ceremony on Saturday at Kaitaia. This course is proving very popular, particularly among young people who are keen to be involved with beekeeping and honey production. Northland’s manuka honey is proving to be a valuable resource. The New Zealand Corrections Department also attended the graduation ceremony in Balclutha. Telford is working with the department, offering numerous agricultural courses to prison inmates who wish to become involved with the agriculture industry after their rehabilitation and release. Now that Telford is a division of Lincoln University, students have the opportunity of furthering their education
in other specialist fields. Deputy Prime Minister Bill English recently opened up Telford’s new $2million rotary dairy complex, which has a viewing room and also facilities for veterinary training. Five years ago Telford built a new equestrian centre at a cost in excess of $1 million. The large number of young men and women students graduating this year demonstrates that many wish to make a career in agriculture. Last week Farmers of New Zealand met with Telford’s director and senior staff to discuss plans for further increasing Telford’s public profile throughout Northland and rural and urban New Zealand. The Telford family presented their property to the Telford Farm Training Institute by Act of Parliament. It is the centre for many research and development projects and has highly skilled staff specialising in the agricultural training and upskilling of students. All the students who graduated this year leave with the secure knowledge they have firm employment arranged and the skills to meet the challenges that they may face. If you wish to seek any information regarding Telford — A Division of Lincoln University you may contact Farmers of New Zealand Inc 09 439 5219 or 027 289 2488.
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Fonterror. Reckined income froma dairy block mite be a bit poor this seesin. Then Boss was chortlin' about beef an' lamb prices wot he got ata Matakoey sale. (Worries me wen' Boss chortils, cos sumtimes he dus that after too many beers wile wotchin' tha footy ona widescreen. Then he gits a bit cranky ina mornin.) Now he's mutterin' about playgroun' stuff and meat pricis atta butcha. I aimed me thorts ata Boss an' Sharlene then. 'Do tha Home Kill Thing!' is wot I messiged tha Boss. “Hey Sharlene,” seda Boss then. “I reckin I'll knock ova a beef ana sheep. We kin filla freezer with sum roasts and stakes an stuff. Then Billy an' me will go up tha back and bowl a wile pig. A cuppil more roasts there, and we kin mix up alla leftover meet and you kin make sossagis! An' Billy can hava good feed too.” Ha, got tha Boss ona rite track eh? Then Sharlene hada bit ofa think. “Seems like a lotta werk deah. Then
we gotta freeza full of meat that we gotta eat. But one day you gonna want sumthing different ta eat. Like fried chikin. So we gonna go ta tha butcha ora sukermarket anyway?” I gotta impreshin Sharlene wasn't too keen ona alla cuttin up, and plastic bags, and sossij makin'. But then she sed agen: “It's all swing's and roundabouts. Wot goes up must come down. Wots in terday is out termorror. Like petril prices. They're cuttin' the price of oil. It's been up, now it's commin down. We mite as well go wiv tha flow.” Boss giva big sigh them, an' give me a look. “Too meny clichays fer me Dog,” he sed. “Come on. Lets go rouna stock anyway.” Sigh!. Off ter werk then readas. Back soon. Cheers. Billy
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Ruawai College students interested in a career on the land will have the chance to learn the basics at school when a farming course starts in 2015. Principal Glynis Woodhead says the new Ag and Farming course is part of the school’s Vocational Pathways programme. “While we have a lot of students from agricultural backgrounds, a lot of students leave in year 10 with no direction. We want to make sure we give our students a purpose.” Mrs Woodhead says students will spend three days together learning matters relevant to farming, such as first aid, pest control, health and safety, preparation to get a driver’s licence and safe use of quad bikes. The other two days will be spent on placements on farms, in businesses and in fishing operations in the Ruawai area. Mrs Woodhead says the response from farmers and other employers so far
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ARATAPU TAVERN & HOTEL There’s a warm welcome this holiday season at the Aratapu Tavern! 6th December: 12th December:
Richards 60th Birthday - No cover - Liver Pool Street Band Plays 8pm Northern Wairora Country & Western Club performs live
19th - 20th December:
Internationally acclaimed keyboard artist Tom Main performs live in our lounge bar.
25th December:
Christmas Lunch (by booking only) Limited seating $50 per person Christmas feast.
31st December:
Liver Pool Street Band returns to our Garden Bar to bring in the New Year.
OFFICE Café
PRESENT THIS VOUCHER TO RECEIVE A FREE SLICE OR MUFFIN WITH EACH COFFEE PURCHASED!
State Highway 14, Maungatapere
www.parrotscomedy.com
Christmas goodies now in store and online, be in quick stock is selling fast.
– Opening hours – Monday to Friday 10am till 5pm Saturday to Sunday 10am till 3pm
7 Till 7 7 Days
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At the Northern Wairoa Hotel
THIS THURSDAY!
4th December 2014 Show Starts at 8:00pm TICKETS: Pre-sale: $20 Door Sales: $25 ONLINE: www.eventfinder.co.nz
ROCK STAR
OF N.Z COMEDY Follow us on Facebook
Phone 09 439 5923 • www.aratapu.com • arataputavern@xtra.co.nz
70 VICTORIA ST DARGAVILLE • 09 439 8923 •
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Kaipara Service Directory ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LTD
ENGINEERING (2002) LTD PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz
• Auto Glass for ALL Insurance Companies • Supply & Cutting of Glass • Garador: Your Garage Door Specialists
• Manufacturers of Fairview Aluminium • Security Doors & Flyscreens • Glass Balustrades
15 BEACH ROAD, DARGAVILLE • PO BOX 264, DARGAVILLE
• Digger Hire • Small Tipper Truck Hire • 7’’ Hansa Chipper & Operator for Hire • Qualified Operator available for any digger work
• All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems
Phone: 09 439 8210
sales@aztecaluminium.co.nz
Eddie Bishop Mobile 021 124 9015 | A/h 09 439 6480
New patients welcome!
Floor Sanding Locally owned and operated - Quality workmanship guaranteed
relax revise renew web:
www.esthetica.co.nz
phone: 09
Specialists in Skin Health Skin Rejuvenation Permanent Hair Reduction Anti-aging Treatments All aspects of beauty therapy
439 6880
8 Portland Street Dargaville
Find us on facebook.com/estheticaskinrevision for exclusive offers and information
• Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated
• Prepwork
and Polishing
NZQA Qualified with National Certificate. Approved Member Floor NZ
grEg BroWniE
love your smile
• Polyurethane Finishes • Oil Finishes • Concrete Grinding
09 439 7564 027 439 7565
30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz
Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic/Sewerage Treatment Systems
2 4 1 EYE EXAM - Book & pay for one exam and gift a FREE exam to a friend or family member.
MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are your septic tank cleaning specialists in your district. Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.
FREE EYE TEST FOR ALL SOUTHERN CROSS MEMBERS*
Call now for a free no obligation quote! Phone: 09 423 7014 www.macjimray.co.nz
AND 15% DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE PAIRS OF GLASSES
The Strand Arcade, Whangarei • Tel: (09) 438 4930
EDWARD STONE
Tu Christey Massage Therapist
New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating
Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Fascial Fitness Trainer (FFA) Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho)
THE NZ
FLOORSANDING CO LTD
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
0274 914 091
or
09 436 3929
ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS WRIGHT DESIGN
QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345
40+ years experience • All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0 Ask Brian for your discount
Phone: (09) 439 6518 ~ Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: christeytu@hotmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz
360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573 office 09 423 8092 or 09 431 2544 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz www.wrightdesign.co.nz
Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 9 December 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 8 December 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale
Business
Birth Notices
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
DEBT RECOVERY — 30 years’ experience in Credit Management at your side, if you have overdue debts. Can also assist with retention of Profit. Contact Paul on 021 758 354 or email paulk@IRG.org.nz.
PLAYER, ZOE Jane, to Simon and Aimee (nee Searle), a perfectly beautiful baby girl, 8 lb 6 ozs, born on the 11th minute of the 11th day of the 11th month. Parents, Grandparents and Great Grandparents are all over the moon
Counselling
Grand Opening
AT SALVATION Army Dargaville — Baby Clothes $1, linen, jeans $3, books $1, toys, togs $3, sandals $3, purses $2, skirts, hats, bags & bric-a-brac.
To Let
Art Exhibition
CILLA KAISER MNZAC REG. NURSE — Counselling in Mangawhai. Specialising in relationships, grief, depression, trauma, ill health, redundancy. Phone 09 432 3216 or 021 244 7094. Email: cillak@onyxx.co.nz or visit www.talkingworks.co.nz
PAULINE GOUGH - Art Exhibition at the Funky Fish Cafe, Baylys Beach. All of December and January.
Animal Accommodation
Storage
MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.
3 BEDROOM house in Dargaville. Non smokers, no dogs. $210 per week. Phone 027 203 2694
SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz
Garage Sale CAR BOOT Sale - NEW DATE. Saturday 6th December, 8am in the AD Focus Car Park. Interested stall holders ring Debra on 09 439 8824 or 021 549 427
Grazing Available FOR YEARLINGS/ Dry Cows in Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2019 or 027 290 9019.
Nurseries & Plants NATIVE PLANTS Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd has a wide range of native and coastal tolerant plants at wholesale prices. The nursery is open to the public on Saturdays 10am to 4pm or at other times by prior arrangement. The nursery is situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville. Delivery service available. Enquires welcome phone 09 439 4223, email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or go to www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz
OPENING:
6th of December | 9AM – 4pm • Giant Bicycles, for children to adults. • Road, mountain, commuting and folding bikes. • Packs, Racks, Helmets, Gloves and all the other bells n tassels. • Fully qualified bike mechanic. Book those bikes in to be repaired. • Santa Shed available for pre xmas pick up. • Expert sales staff to make sure you find the bike and equipment that suits your needs. Join us , Des, Sadie and Brent on the 6th of December for sausage sizzle, Grind Coffee and be in to win a $100 prize pack and other giveaways.
110a Moir Point Road, Mangawhai. Phone: 09 431 4546 or Email: bikemangawhai @gmail.com
Work Wanted
DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service
Phone
09 439 6068
Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309
Homekills All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions
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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 9 December 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 8 December 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Situations Vacant
Public Notices
MANAGER WANTED for Rasila Produce LTD. For this role you will be responsible for planning, developing and reviewing contracts and services for buyers and suppliers, be able to improve processes to ensure the best end result, be able to develop and/or review service provision programs, understand market demands and client requirements. You will also have to ensure customer satisfaction and supervise staff. Qualifications in management are required. For more information call Gurcharan Singh Sood on 021 620 799
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.
Tangowahine
Primary School
Situations Vacant
Fixed Term- Part Time Teacher for 2015 0.4 Reading Recovery Release. If you are an energetic, positive, ICT savvy teacher. Eager to teach, enthusiastic, engaging learners in a great rural environment, email the principal for an application form; principal@tws.school.nz Applications Close 12 December 2014
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
Dargaville Bobcat Services
FUNKY FiSH
FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.
www.thefunkyfish.co.nz
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
CAFé & BAR
LOTS HAPPENING
Don’t miss out
Objections to the revised valuations must be lodged, in writing or online at www.qv.co.nz, no later than 30 January 2015. Objection forms are available from Kaipara District Council or Quotable Value Limited and should be posted to: Quotable Value Ltd – Business Support Private Bag 39 818 Wellington Mail Centre LOWER HUTT 5045 More information about “Understanding your Rating Value” can be found at www.qv.co.nz.
DRIVE PHONE FREE!
Sport Northland Corner of Hokianga & Normanby Rd
HIGH SCHOOL
DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Parents/caregivers, students and whanau are invited to attend the
JUNIOR PRIZE-GIVING THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2014. Parents to be seated by 10.00am in the School Hall. Refreshments will be available. Come and celebrate your child’s Academic and/or Sporting successes! Look forward to seeing you there!
SENIOR SIGN OUT DAY Thursday 4th December 2014 9am – Midday at main office.
The Valuation Rolls for Kaipara District Council have been revised by Quotable Value Limited (as the Council’s valuation service provider).
Kaipara District Council 42 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville or 6 The Hub, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai The revised values can be viewed until; 30 January 2015.
Thursday 11 December 2014 6.00pm
DARGAVILLE
KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL VALUATION ROLLS
The revised Rating Values are effective as at 1 September 2014 and the new notices of valuation will be posted to owners and ratepayers from 3 December 2014. The District Valuation Rolls will be open for public inspection, free of charge, during regular office hours, at the offices of:
Public Notices
HIKUWAI O KAIPARA WAKA AMA AGM
CHRISTMAS CRUISE on the MV Daisy, Sunday 14 December 6.30pm. $25 per adult bring a present to the value of $3 to exchange. Wear your Christmas hat. BYO drinks & snacks. Bookings 439 4975 Sue Taylor @ Info Centre.
Any job big or small. We do them ALL
• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
Public Notices
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following roads will be temporarily closed on the day and at the times below for the purpose of holding the 2014 Dargaville Christmas Parade. Saturday 6 December, 2014 11.00 am till 2.00 pm • Victoria Street from Totara Street to the West side of the Central Hotel carpark. • Totara Street (including the Totara Street carpark) • Kapia Street • Parenga Street (including Parenga Street carpark) • Hokianga Road from Victoria Street to Parenga Street • Edward Street from Victoria Street to Normanby Street Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from Customer Services, Kaipara District Council, Dargaville.
Phone or Txt Paul
027 271 2022
GUIDE
Septic Tank Services CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service. Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Phone Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. CODE COMPLIANT.
Screening Now A Chat with Joanne: Chris Biddles
Joanne talks to Chris Biddles, Sport Northland Chairperson.
EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
Council Corner ep.2
Keep informed about what is going on with the Kaipara District Council with Chief Commissioner John Robertson
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. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. SEPTIC TANK cleaning. For all your tank cleaning requirements phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
Dargaville Acoustic Music BLACKBOARD CONCERT
View on Demand at: www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz
Be my Guest ep.2
Rural opinions with Farmers of New Zealand Operations Director Bill Guest.
Coming Soon
Behind the Scenes at KLTV
Coming Soon
Andy in the Kitchen
Check out our video library at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Do you want to be on on KLTV? Contact us at kltv@nsmm.co.nz
THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER The Commercial B&B, River Road, Dargaville
Starts 7.30 – 9.30pm • $2 entry
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Te Kopuru 27 Walker Terrace Character Home
Beautiful River Views of the Northern Wairoa sit back and relax and admire the Town Lights also. A handyman’s dream to bring this beautiful home back to it’s former glory. Nice neighborhood, you also have the option to buy the section across the road.
Auction Friday 19 December 1.00pm 6 Poto Street, Dargaville Ray White Office Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575
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Dargaville 105 Old Golf Course A Home of Distinction Luxurious living at it’s finest, great location in quiet area, just on the outskirts of Dargaville. Spoil yourself and enjoy the lovely surroundings. The whole home oozes fine craftsmanship and charm throughout. Quality chattels plus 10 acres with loading yards. This is truly a home designed to delight and enthrall. The home consists of 3 good sized double bedrooms plus 1 single, 2 ensuites and separate bathroom, 1 walk in wardrobe, plus office, open plan Living/ Dining room with conservatory and masport free standing fireplace, separate Kitchen with electrolux double oven and F&P dishwasher. Double garage takes you into formal entrance and large formal lounge beautifully designed by Auckland Architect Lillian Chrystall, but there is more, concrete tennis court and in ground swimming pool plus games room, bar and bathroom which is separate from the house, Large BBQ area for the family occasions, separate double garage and store room, town water and 5000 gal. water tank.
GUAVA SMOOTHIE PEDICARE PACKAGE $129 (Value $174) Allow 75 mins A tropical escape resulting in smooth feet and gorgeous toes. Receive a Luxury Pure Fiji Guava Pedicure with Hot Stone foot and leg massage, Gelish Polish and Pure Fiji Guava Gift Pack and a $20 voucher towards another pedi. (Only 10 available)
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Auction – Unless sold prior Friday 12 December 1.00pm Onsite – 105 Old Golf Course Viewing by appointment Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20466 | 09 439 7575
Te Kopuru 26 Walker Terrace Wow look at the river Wow look at the river views of the Northern Wairoa River close to Te Kopuru Boat ramp. Good size 1012 m² section. G.V. $46,000 (2011). Quiet neighbourhood. Close to school.
Ray White Dargaville
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BAMBU-SAGE (MASSAGE) PACKAGE $99 (Value $130) Allow 60 mins Eastern tradition meets the latest in heated massage therapy with our Bambu-sage package. Experience immediate stress relief as the Bambu Zen stick irons out and stretches away muscle tension while the continuous heat delivers a profound sense of relaxation and wellbeing. Includes $20 voucher towards any massage 1 hour and over.
Ray White Dargaville
Auction Friday 19 December 1.00pm 6 Poto Street, Dargaville Ray White Office Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575
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CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR PACKAGE $999 Includes 6 x DMK Signature Enzyme Treatments, 6 x Eye Trio, 6 x MediPedi or Gelish Pedi’s (must be taken with Enzymes) and 6 x 30 minute massage of choice (with Kimberly). Total Value over$1908. (Package must be used by 30th November 2015)
ESTHETICA ANGEL OF YOUTH PACKAGE $199 (value over $355) Allow 80 mins Our top selling facial of 2014! Includes customised one hour facial with upgrades galore! Professional exfoliating treatment, skin energising light therapy, anti aging eye treatment, Vitamin C Booster, hydrating mask and massage. Includes a bonus $25 voucher towards a future advanced facial and a pack of Eye Slices (hydrating eye mask) to take home valued at $37.. (Only 7 available)
MINI MANGO FACIAL PACKAGE $79 (Value $105) Allow 45 mins Back by popular demand! Enjoy a customised mini facial with a mango twist! Package includes Minifacial, Mango Smoothie hand and arm treatment, neck and shoulder massage.
SKIN REVISION CLINIC
• Free Luxury gift wrapping available for all purchases • Gift vouchers available for any value • Q-card available for 3 months interest free P H O N E 0 9 4 3 9 6 8 8 0 • 8 P O R T L A N D S T R E E T, D A R G A V I L L E