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p The sounds of a marching band heralded the start of Dargaville’s Santa Parade on Saturday, with the participating musicians travelling all the way from Auckland at the invitation of the local Methodist minister. The parade was a tribute to just this kind of volunteering spirit, which reflects the true meaning of the festive holidays. It was well-appreciated by the most important audience; Dargaville’s children, who turned out with their parents to enjoy the arrival of Santa in his bright red BMW convertible. Generous prizes were on offer for the best floats on display, thanks to the parade’s organisers, the Dargaville Lions.

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Wharf open day success u by Andy Bryenton

Pouto residents responded to the call and came to engage with the Kaipara District Council and Kaipara Kickstart staff last week, as plans for the design and placement of a new wharf on the peninsula were made public.

A festival of cultures Dargaville’s Saint Joseph’s School celebrated the festive season …

Of the three main undertakings envisaged in the $4.95 million wharves programme, Dargaville’s pontoon is now complete as a council-owned facility while a completely new wharf construction at Pouto is in the design stage after a meeting between KDC staff and local residents last week. Pahi wharf was constructed as a local community project and has been maintained for more than 30 years by

the Pahi Boating and Fishing Club. With an estimated $80,000 earmarked by Kaipara Wharves for an upgrade and pontoon, the club is baulking at the idea of continuing responsibility, citing expected maintenance and insurance costs being beyond its means as an upgraded facility. Club Commodore Darren Sheppard says members are supporting one of five design options, but discussions

are continuing with the council on the question of ownership of the new facility. It has been confirmed by KDC’s Ruby Mitchell. “We are currently working through a resolution and final agreement. As soon as this agreement has been finalised, we will be sending out all details for the public. continued on page 3 …

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p After a great quiz night with all proceeds donated to the Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST) and great prizes from Kaipara Kumara, the Ruawai Lions got down to business filling festive stockings to hand out from their float at the forthcoming Ruawai Santa Parade, to be held on December 12. The man in red will be in town to meet the children of Ruawai, and the Lions are determined to match his legendary generosity with stockings full of treats for all those on the ‘nice’ list. President of the club, Rosemary Webb, says that there will also be a treat for seniors, with delicious Christmas cakes on offer as stocking stuffers for those who have seen 65 Christmases or more.

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p Dargaville’s Saint John ambulance crew are keen to remind locals that December is here and with it the time to decorate the tree. The old tradition is said to have originated with the Norsemen in medieval times, where the evergreen was seen as a reminder that spring would come again after the long winter. Adopted into modern Christmas lore, the decoration of the tree is a fun family activity, and a real live pine with its forest smell makes your home seem more festive. St John has a garage full of excellent trees for sale right now, with the funds going to the volunteers who crew the life-saving ambulances and keep watch at the station. There’s also a Christmas raffle with big prizes, so stop in at the Dargaville ambulance station to pick up a real evergreen Christmas tree soon.

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Medical centre recruiting u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Medical Centre is actively recruiting, with success to report in their mission to bring new, qualified doctors onto the team.

p Practice manager Judy Harris and Dr Mike Hogan, Chairman of the DMC Partnership — new doctors are being actively recruited to Dargaville

“We’ve engaged with recruitment agencies both here and overseas, but obviously international recruitment, especially in the field of medicine, has been difficult in 2020,” says Ms Harris. “There are particular challenges to finding new doctors in the circumstances we have found ourselves in this year, but it’s not impossible.” The medical centre’s management has confirmed that from today we will see the return of Dr Navin Sivalingam, who has now completed his GPEP training. They have also managed to secure another GP from the United States who is hoping to be here in the New Year. A physician associate will also be joining the team, which will greatly assist. They are confident that

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Wharf open day success Until that time, I don’t have a construction start date or a timeline of works — but I can confirm there will not be any construction starting this year.” The skipper of the Kewpie Too charter boat that plies the harbour, Terry Somers, says “council taking over the Pahi wharf and running it makes good sense. Really, the boating club has been running it out of the goodness of their hearts. Now, it will become a key point in the future of the harbour.” Site investigations including divers and geotechnical equipment have been completed for the Pahi wharf upgrade while technical site investigations began in p Pahi Fishing and Boating Club commodore, Darren September for the proposed Sheppard checks the wharf plan wharf at Pouto. Pouto residents met council and decision on the preferred placement of Kaipara Kickstart staff last week, as the wharf. ‘A new wharf at Pouto has the potential plans for the design and placement of a new wharf on the peninsula were to open new tourism opportunities, made public. The proposed preferred support residential and agricultural land site and design of the wharf will be development in the area and improve located at the southern end of the the safety of the charter boat drop-offs point, south of the campground and and pick-ups that occur there today. below the Lighthouse Lodge. Other work as part of the Kaipara ‘Pouto represents another Wharves project includes further strong opportunity for unlocking the consultation on beach landings potential of the Kaipara Moana,’ says at either Otamatea, Waihaua or documentation accompanying the Oruawharo Marae. ¢

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Beach traffic spotlit u by Andy Bryenton

Beach use patterns are in the spotlight as one local councillor has officially requested a report with the aim to increase safety for people, wildlife and the environment. Councilman David Wills’ proposed report would be wide-reaching, taking into consideration the impact on other beach users, native flora and fauna, erosion countermeasures, taonga of historical significance and safety for beachgoers. “As part of the government’s Nationwide Road Safety Strategy we are planning to review speed limits on the Pouto Peninsula,” says the councillor’s submission. “The results of this report may p Driving the coast for recreation, fishing and fun is a privilege which defines west coast lifestyles for many. feed into and support that byShould it be banned or restricted, and what can be law review. done to make it safe for all? “The council is looking to encourage tourism in the Kaipara “Our comparatively light-handed area. Council, therefore, has to take regulation could lead to Kaipara some responsibility in managing the becoming a destination for significant consequences of increased numbers numbers of off-roaders forced from using our resources.” their local beaches,” says Councillor Mention is made of tensions arising Wills. “We need to consider if this is from irresponsible beach use, such as a desirable outcome and what the vandalism of private property to gain ramifications may be.” access, and the increase of erosion Managed well, this could be a bonus around the landmark Pouto Lighthouse. for tourism. Managed poorly, accidents Waikaretu Marae kaumatua and local and even deaths may result. What’s residents have informally asked the your opinion? The results of this council to consider options regarding submission will be revealed in early managing vehicle access on to and 2021, leaving this summer as a crucial around Pouto Point. bellwether season. ¢

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Targeted rate for CCTV u by Andy Bryenton

The Dargaville Community Development Board has requested the Kaipara District Council set a targeted rate of $10 for each rateable unit a year for the Dargaville Community CCTV Project; for heightened security in the township’s CBD. The DCDB asked for the sum to be included in the KDC’s Long Term Plan 2021–2031. The funds received from the targeted rate would cover the ongoing costs and maintenance for the Dargaville Community CCTV Project. “The targeted rate will be applied to the ongoing costs and maintenance of the CCTV Project, which to date have been minimal, as you would expect for a new system,” says DCDB spokesperson Sue Curtis. “To keep the cameras in top working order maintenance is undertaken annually, and adjustments to the cameras or the relay dishes are required from time to time, particularly following strong winds.” The annual revenue received from the targeted rate will be applied to annual and interim maintenance

costs, together with the employment of a part-time administrator. The role of the administrator will include the creation and supervision of an Annual Maintenance Plan, and completing grant funding applications for ongoing asset purchases to expand the network cost-effectively. Another plan, utilising the targeted rate revenue, is the establishment of a self-funded insurance plan, covering the cameras from wilful and unintentional damage. A copy of the Targeted Rate Proposal is available to view at dargavillenz.com/cctv where you will also find a page of Frequently Asked Questions. “If your question is not answered on the FAQ page, please email it to info@dcdb.nz and we will reply and include your question and answer on the FAQ page.”

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Wind power plans go public u by Andy Bryenton

Plans for a wind farm at Omamari have gone public, with a meeting at Mamaranui Bowling Club taking the proposal to the locals who will live and farm in the vicinity of the windmills.

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A festival of cultures

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s Saint Joseph’s School celebrated the festive season last week with a closer look at the many vibrant and interesting cultures, which make up its student base and faculty, sharing song and dance from around the world.

p Junior students mix Christmas carols with songs of Polynesia

p Entirely contained on a single hilltop farm, the planned Omamari Wind Farm project benefits from advances in electrical technology to be quieter and more efficient, according to its builders

Tilt Renewables representatives Stephanie Cook and Jim Pearson were joined by Richard Turner of planning consultancy Mitchell Daysh. They described the visual, audible and environmental footprint of the proposed 19-turbine wind farm and dispelled myths about how modern versions of wind power operate. “While we would never claim that any wind farm was silent, the output for these turbines is measured at below 40 decibels at the base of the tower,” said Ms Cook. “In stronger winds, the sound of the surf from the coast would be louder, as would the sound of that same wind through nearby trees.” Sound is the main concern of those opposed to wind farms. For comparison, the sound level of a normal conversation is 50 decibels; birdsong rates at 35. Tilt confirmed that the entire project would be emplaced on a single Landcorpowned farm. There was no need to buy

or sequester private property or DOC land for the build. The nearby Maitahi wetland is completely untouched. The steel towers with concrete bases have a planned lifetime of 30 years. They are designed to operate at only 12 revolutions a minute in winds up to 100kp/h. Above this point, they shut down to avoid damage. This low revolution speed still generates a large amount of power; the site is planned to pump 73 megawatts through the Dargaville substation into the grid. A previously planned wind farm in the same spot was called off as this lowrpm, high output technology was not yet developed. Extensive year-long studies have determined that the windmills are not in the path of bird migrations or native bat habitats. The next phase of the project is resource consent, with KDC and NRC investigators seeking to confirm the minimal environmental impacts in Tilt’s report. ¢

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course, the school’s famous kapa haka group and choir added to the fun. Foods from many lands were also on offer. Parents cooked up national delicacies to bring along, backed up by a giant hangi for lunch, and a South African treat from one of the faculty; vetkoek, a type of fried bread similar in many ways to the local treat that’s often served up with pork and watercress. The big lesson on the day was that all nations and cultures have their own ways to celebrate and share. ¢

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Christmas Messages Volunteers bring festive spirit u by Andy Bryenton

Last weekend the Christmas season was officially welcomed in, as floats, decorated bikes and a marching band heralded the arrival of Santa Claus in Dargaville.

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Families lined the pavements on Victoria Street as that old adage was proven once again; this time of year is for the children more than anyone. The volunteers who donated their time and effort to build floats, dress up, practise music, paint faces and wrap vehicles in tinsel are the real heroes of the day, as it’s their civic and festive spirit, which makes the annual parade a treat for the young.

After a hectic year in 2020, the sight of the parade, followed up by the bouncy castles, slides, barbecue and games of Silver Fern Farms Whanau Day at Selwyn Park, was a great opportunity to enjoy some family time for many. Parade organisers say that their aim is to make 2021’s even bigger and brighter, so the challenge goes out to all companies and groups to volunteer a float or parade idea. ¢

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p Tane the Taniwha took time off from his usual duties encouraging and supporting the local rugby stars to march

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Santa may have had his big parade on the weekend, but it seems that the jolly celebrity from the North Pole likes the town so much that he’s going to grace us with a few more visits before Christmas Eve. For three days last week, Santa took a well-earned break from the cold and industrious toy-making bustle of his workshop to relax in Dargaville. Still, as usual, he was right there for his biggest fans. Local businesses 100% McKay’s and AD Focus arranged a place for Saint Nick to meet with Dargaville children and get their photo taken, to prove they’d lodged a present request with the man himself. Santa will return for more photo opportunities after the parade, as he says he had so much fun and received

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so many excellent gift ideas the first time around. That means two more days, meeting and greeting youngsters at AD Focus, Dargaville. “Many Kiwi kids will be aware that after the long, cold winter in the north, and the massive hustle and bustle of getting ready for the ‘Big Sleigh Flight’, I like to come to New Zealand for a summer break. Your country is so welcoming and sunny that I usually bring Mrs Claus and hit the road in our red caravan. The reindeer put on cow disguises and go to relax and enjoy the green pastures on a farm in Waikato that belongs to one of my mates.” Santa will be at AD focus on December 14 at 9am and December 15 at 2pm, with no bookings necessary. Come and grab a photo that will last a lifetime of Christmases. ¢

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Do you have a person in your family who’s just impossible to buy for at Christmas? Here are some top gift ideas, all available locally, which have appeal beyond age, gender and current trends. 1. A ‘Lime’ style e-scooter. These roadgoing commuter scooters took the big cities by storm, and the examples recently secured by Dargaville Motorcycles actually aren’t a bad fit with the Harley Davidsons in the window. Quick to charge, able to achieve 35 kp/h, and armed with twin brakes, indicators, a headlight and the size to fit an adult rider, this is a whole lot of fun in one box. No app or phone required, though it can pair to your Bluetooth device for security. 2. Every arcade game in one box. For man caves and living rooms wherever 80s and 90s kids are found, this bright orange, robust console comes with two old skool joysticks, each armed with six buttons. That means classic Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat and Tekken, as well as literally hundreds of other chip shop classics. Super Bomberman? Rainbow Islands? Rampage? Streets of Rage? All included, from McKay’s 100%. It just plugs into your TV and plays in glorious remastered HD. 3. Lava lamp speaker. Bluetooth connected modern beats meet 1960s chic in a single neat ornament. Light up your room

with swirling colours while enjoying the music of the classic rock era, or match retro decor with modern tunes. Available at Snazzi Gifts. 4. A bike. Still the single most popular present choice for kids worldwide. Now a great choice for adults too, with the rise of eBikes and the proliferation of new tracks, trails and riding opportunities. See Time To and get some advice on the right one for your kids, or grown-up kids, or yourself. 5. Mini chainsaw pruner. Gardeners of all types, from those who cultivate their own orchard to those who love ornamental flowers, need this new invention by Stihl. It’s made the international list of top gifts for 2020, and you can see why. Instead of having to lop off twigs and branches with secateurs or pruning shears, a tiny, electric chainsaw blade does it in a snip. 6. When all else fails — a gift voucher is just the ticket. Consider a magazine subscription, credit towards fishing tackle, or movie

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The Ministry for the Environment acknowledges problems with the low-slope farmland map, which is at the heart of stock exclusion regulations, particularly relating to sheep and beef farms. Now Beef + Lamb New Zealand is calling on its constituents to assist in putting the anomalies right. Under new farming rules, low-slope land, flatter and less undulating than much of our farmed hilly country, is subject to stock exclusion measures, with fencing required to keep livestock out of waterways. A map designed to clarify the boundaries of these zones has been found inaccurate, with mapping anomalies categorising swathes of hilly land as ‘low slope’. It has significant implications for the management of rolling and hill country. This type of country was not originally intended to be captured by the stock exclusion regulations. The ministry is therefore looking to farmers to help to build a picture of the scale of the mapping inaccuracy and help them identify what the potential solutions may be. A feedback form is available for farmers at mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/ freshwater-acts-and-regulations/stockexclusion-regulations. B+LNZ’s environment strategy manager, Corina Jordan, encourages farmers to fill in the form, saying it’s relatively straightforward and provides

p Hill country farmland may have been erroneously tagged as ‘low-slope’ and thus subject to waterway fencing rules, as a new map from the government proves problematic in its implementation

useful prompts to ensure all information is included. She says B+LNZ is strongly encouraging affected farmers to engage in this process as this will help the organisation advocate the government, on behalf of farmers, to find sensible solutions quickly to the issues identified. “We continue to work closely with the government to find a way forward

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Is that time of yeer “Well dog I see tha summer has arrived,” seda Boss. I wundered why he was so intristed, then figgered he was frownin' at me cos I just got outa the dam, and hada shake all ova his gumboots. We was out back ofa propitty cheking troffs fer tha sheeps, it was hot an' I reckined the dam looked a good place ter be. We came back ter tha woolshed an' smoko. Blimmin' Boss made me leg it, sted of riding ona back ofa Big Red Quod wot he got at last yeer’s Feel Daze, He rekined the run wood dry me off a bit, I rekin. Anyway, at smoko, Boss tole His gerfren' Sharlene that wile it is pritty hot, we gotta lot of rain ona way. “Darn,” sed Sharlene. ”Thort we mite go ter see the Chrissmiss parade in town later ina week. Might need tha umbrelly I spose.” Boss give me a wink. “I don't suppose the trip ter town wood be a good time ter buy Chrissie presents eh?,” he sed. “Well deah,” Sharlene said. ”Yer neices and nephew are ona list. So you betta come with me. An' course I need a few bits an' pieces ter make things look a bit festiv round here. Maybe a Chrissie tree?” Well readas, Boss give a bittofa big sigh. But I know he knows wen ter give in. “Righto deah,” he sed. “Tell yer wot. We kin go inter town fer a cupla days. I need ter get sum work done ona ute, an' have a yarn wiv the countant. Maybe do a bit of window shoppin' ter see wot might be a bit cheeper at the nek Feel Daze. Yer kin do the pressie shopping an' Chrissmiss stuff ter yer hearts contint. Eh?” Sharlene poured more cuppatees.

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”Sounds like a plan,” she said. But she gave me a look wot sed Boss woodint get it all his own way. She was right, cos they did go ter town. I hada stay wiv Jack, the sharemilker down ona dairy runoff. Wen they come home tho, there was a blimmin' big pine tree ona back ofa ute, an' Boss was loadid down with parcils and boxes. “Yes, Billy,” Sharlene sed to me. “We getting the Chrissmiss stuff outa tha way nice an' early. We kin stay home ina rainy wether we got coming up, if the forecast is rite. Wen Chrissmiss Day is outa tha way, we off ter Pouto like we

planned. Campin and fishin. And have a good brake froma farm an’ werk.” Well, that sounds like a pritty good plan ter me readas. I no the peeple wot put me kolumn ina paper gonna take a bit ofa brake too fer the holidaze ... so I guess I'll see yer nek year sumtime. Happy holiday. Billy

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This weekend’s King of the Kaipara fishing contest at Kellys Bay is set to be a classic, with entrants from all across the region and beyond gathering their gear to compete across five species of fish and multiple team and single categories.

p Come on down to Kellys Bay this Saturday for a spectacular day’s fishing in the 2020 King of the Kaipara

The forecast for the weekend is fair, with a slight overcast and only an 11 per cent probability of light rain brought in by predominant southeasterlies. That’s good news for boat-based fishers who can expect a fairly calm day of angling action out on the harbour. This year the prizes on offer are for the heaviest fish across snapper, trevally, kingfish, gurnard and kahawai, meaning that there’s a good opportunity to score a major prize just for getting involved. Teams can pit their combined skills against each other for a collective prize, based on the heaviest four kingfish

landed by the team. As usual, the prizes will be generous and well worth winning, over and above the right to be called ‘King of the Kaipara’ all through 2021. The day starts off at 6am, so the early angler is likely to catch the best chance. Weigh-in happens at Kellys Bay between 3.30pm and 4pm, with the opportunity to share a few stories, some cold drinks and a meal with fellow fishers as the prizes are awarded. This annual tournament has come around 32 times since its inception and has become a local institution for a reason. ¢

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A dozen cyclists have just spent a week traversing Kaipara from Pouto to Kaiwaka, before riding back roads home to Auckland, saying they were “blown away” by the welcome they received. “We will be back,” said president of the Auckland Cycle Touring Association, Annette Collins, as the group readied to head on to Kaiwaka from the Pahi Holiday Park where they spent last Tuesday night in tents and a cabin. “Right on the water, what a great place. “We landed at Poutu after sailing from Helensville on the Kewpie Too and had a lovely welcome at the Waikaretu Marae. Then it was on through to Dargaville p Riders from the Auckland Cycle Touring Association at Pahi Beach Holiday Park and a really good time before we carried on through for a Cycling — To Adventure’ is equally day at the wonderful Kauri Museum. fitting.” The main ride of the week is I must mention a great lunch at the run on Sundays and varies from 50km cafe there.” to around 100km. The ACTA was formed 80 years ago “There is also the occasional long and offer easy-paced, non-competitive weekend away, which could see us in rides at weekends, and several longer places such as Matamata, Whangarei journeys through the summer. or Otorohanga. We also have a couple “We have frequent coffee stops. It of longer tours, up to around 14 days, was once suggested that the initials usually in November and February/ of the club stood for ‘Auckland Coffee March and now, of course, we have and Tea Association’. However, ‘Away Kaipara on our map.” ¢

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER December 8 - 2020

Kaipara Service Directory ATJ

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

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• Decks • Rental Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Fences & Repairs • Concreting • House Renovations •Plus Much More

027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628

Andrew Turner

ats.maintenance@hotmail.com

OPTOMETRISTS THURSDAY’S 10.30AM — 4.00PM Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

● SCAFFOLDING ● PLASTERING ● WATERBLASTING ● EXTERIORS ● INTERIORS

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

Painters & Decorators

Email: ezeflowpainter@gmail.com GST No: 84-379-263

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

• Big & small garden clean up • Regular garden maintenance • Pre-sale garden clean up • End of tenancy garden clean up • Vegetation removal • Vegetable garden installation

and more

Need help with the garden? We can help!

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

027 369 1073

SERVICES WE OFFER

Call today for a quote 021 0218 1111 or visit our website www.garden2go.co.nz

CALL TODAY 09 945 5585

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

CERTIFIED PLUMBER

LUCKY LUKE’S LIFTING

We provide the Hiab Crane and Flat Bed truck for loads up to 7.3 metres long and up to 6.5 tonnes. Our crane can lift up to 3 tonnes and we are the go-to for local builders, merchants and industrial customers.

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

EZEFLOW

Phone: 021 074 9152

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

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

EDEN EMTAGE Contact: Eden

The Point of Difference

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

● ROOFS ● AIRLESS SPRAYING

J Kelliher

P: 027 494 2919 A/H: 09 439 8593

PHONE 022 058 8515 EMAIL SERVICE@HIABHIRE.CO.NZ | WWW.HIABHIRE.CO.NZ

POUTAMA TANGIHANGA

FUNERAL HOME

“Quality care and professional service” FIND US ON FACEBOOK

139 Bank Street, Whangarei | P: 09 438 8224 or 0800 428 364 whangareioffice@havenfalls.co.nz | www.havenfalls.co.nz

FOR ALL YOUR FENCING REQUIREMENTS Contact: 1Sum Fencing Contractors Steve Nathan ph (09) 439 6633 or (027) 272 7968 kahuparere@xtra.co.nz AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA

Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Tip Truck Hire Septic Farms KAURI COAST Subdivisions & more CONTRACTING LTD Gary Whippy 027 469 8079 gary@kccontracting.co.nz www.facebook.com/kauricoastcontracting For all your general digger works, drainage and civil work.

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

morrisandmorris.co.nz

THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR Ameet Maharaj Phone: 022 172 3327 maharaj.ameet@gmail.com Fridge/Freezers, Dishwashers, Dryers, Cooktops, Ovens, Washing Machines.

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

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

CALL TRAVIS!

021 056 7665 Phone 439 6070 or National Help Line 0800 883 300

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

Phone: 09 423 7014

$5EA

Find us on

www.macjimray.co.nz

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588

Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES • Crisis Support and Advocacy • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling • ACC Sensitive Claims • Refuge Accommodation or Assistance with Relocation • Safety Programmes, Parenting and Empowerment Programmes

Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

12 tonner tilt bucket, good rates, own transporter Great service Northland wide

Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

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

027 213 9665

100A Jervois Street, Dargaville

December 8 - 2020

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 15 December 2020 edition is Monday 14 December 2020

For Sale

Property Maintenance

Work Wanted

Public Notices

BBQ PALERMO/SM-H5400 and full trailer cover with back zips to fit a 9’x5’ trailer 1,100mm high. Phone 027 432 1428.

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.

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

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.

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk or small lots — $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458. DJI PHANTOM fishing drone. $650 ONO. Phone 09 439 6408. DOUBLE BED suitable for a bach or sleepout etc, $80.00 ONO. Phone 09 439 8042. RECORD COLLECTORS dream. Over 500LP’s — A-Z. Over 30, 45’s. Over 50 cassettes — all sorts. Over 50 videos — everything. 3 record players (new), 1 small stereo system (new), 2 radio/cassette/CD players (new). 5 units on castors for storage. The collection is to be sold as one lot, and is located at Parua Bay. Looking for good offers. To view phone 09 436 0358. Dreamers stay home. TABLE WITH 6 tapestry upholstered chairs $550. Hall carpet runner 8 meters $360. Two carver chairs $150 each. 3 piece retro lounge suite $250. Formica chest of drawers $60. Green dressing table with cabriole legs $250. Phone 09 439 0125. 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. SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small. We do them ALL

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

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.

Phone

09 439 6068

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.

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

ONE WAY to help the planet is to set up carbon farms. These would grow deep rooted willows and poplars, and produce potting mix from the leaves, firewood, and charcoal. L Bullock.

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

WAYNE & ANNETTE

Phone or Txt Paul

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022 Nurseries & Plants PLANT SALE Thurs-Fri 12-5:30pm. Bromeliads, clivias, purple flowering liriopes, black mondo grass. 26 Clyde street, Dargaville.

Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

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

SENIORNET DROP in days, Tuesday 8th and 15th December 10.00am-2.00pm. Call to say hello or ask advice. KCC Hall opposite ANZAC Theatre. Pahi Reserve Society Inc Special Meeting Will be held at the Wilson amenities block, Pahi Beach Holiday Park

OTUREI MARAE MEETING

at 10.00am Sunday 13th December 2020

Sunday 13th December 10am Marae Trustees 11am Marae Committee Followed by a Shared Lunch at 12pm.

Special meeting for committee members

Naumai, Haere Mai

Temporary Road Closure

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.

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be temporarily closed on the day and at the times below for the purpose of holding the Northern Bass Music Festival 2020-21.

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.

Wanted to Buy

Tuesday 29th December 2020 at 0:00am until Friday 1st January 2021 at 23:59pm

CARAVAN 15’-20’. Tidy condition- all certs, rego WOF, ready to go! Up to $17,000. Phone 021 0225 6072. SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Settlement Road, Kaiwaka – Restricted access. Access for resident and local traffic only.

WANTED LAND Baylys Beach area. 2 to 50 acres, with or without dwelling. Call Whangarei number 09 888 2002.

Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from the Customers Services Team, Kaipara District Council.

For Rent FLAT MATE wanted, mature male. Fully furnished home in Dargaville, $200 per week. Phone Roger 021 102 2491. ONE BEDROOM cottage for rent, Tangiteroria area. Internal access, lock up garage. Non-smokers. $200/ week. Phone 027 222 6177.

Pet Supplies PET DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber — supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

Trades & Services DECKS, FENCES, all small building jobs undertaken, Dargaville/Baylys Beach based. Phone Ross for a free quote, NorWest Building & Maintenance, 027 412 0840. WATCH BATTERIES fitted from $10 in most cases while you wait. Also clocks repaired. Les 022 342 8183. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510. WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER December 8 - 2020

CLASSIFIEDS Situations Vacant

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 15 December 2020 edition is Monday 14 December 2020 Situations Vacant

Thank You

Rokela: Raymond Stephen (Rocky)

OPPORTUNITY FOR RESTAURANT CATERER

Animal and Compliance Services Officer Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to live and work in a vibrant and growing district? Are you after a change in lifestyle and get that work-life balance? This role works across the Kaipara district, keeping people safe by responding to their concerns on dogs, wandering stock and satisfying council regulatory responsibilities. We proactively provide education to ensure the community get the right information and understand it and know what they need to do. You will need experience in handling dogs and stock and have knowledge of the Dog Control Act 1996 and, as we are a small council, you will also be required to assist with other compliance and monitoring services. If you have excellent customer service skills, are able to work unsupervised and have experience in educating communities and working with legislation, we want to hear from you. What's on offer to you? Kaipara District Council is about creating a thriving community where people love to live, work and play. Providing a great customer experience is very important to our Council. We recognise that to do that, we need to have the right people on board. We offer an enviable lifestyle in a beautiful environment where rural charm meets coastal chic. Northland's renowned white sandy beaches, extensive native forests, rolling green pastures and work-life balance make this an amazing place to live and work.

To view the job description and apply for this job go to: www.kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 5299127. Applications close 15 December 2020

6.2.26–19.11.20

Gail, Cherrie and Pete sincerely thank all the people who supported us with phone calls, visits, cards, flowers and food on his passing. Also the visitors Rocky received at home and in hospital, which he enjoyed. To the staff at DMC, Dargaville Hospital, St John ambulance, Hospice and District Nurses, our very grateful thanks.

The Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA has an opportunity available for an experienced chef/caterer to run their restaurant. The hours of trading are Thursday & Friday nights. There are opportunities to cater outside of these hours. Further details can be obtained by emailing: The Secretary at nwrsa@northernwairoarsa.co.nz

Thank you to the Boating Club for the very nice afternoon tea. Bruce and Jessica of Dargaville Funeral Services: Thank you for granting his final wish. For someone who didn’t want a fuss, he would have been honoured to see you all there at his memorial. He is dearly loved and missed by many.

AREA 51 AUTOMOTIVE

Funeral Services

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN We are seeking a full-time trade-qualified Automotive Technician to join the team at our workshop in Dargaville.

NORTHLAND HEADSTONES

We are an automotive service and repair workshop, we service and repair all makes and models of vehicles as well as specialising in 4WDs

Servicing all of Kaipara.

If you are an experienced mechanic with a current NZ driver licence and you can work unsupervised and as a team member, take pride in your workmanship, confident, motivated and reliable with well developed diagnostics skills and can carry out repairs efficiently and effectively, then we want to hear from you.

View our headstones at northlandheadstones.co.nz

Arrive Alive...

Please email your CV and cover letter to: area51@outlook.co.nz

Don’t Drink and Drive

Situations Vacant

What matters to your community

Situations Vacant

What matters to you

Enjoy the best of both. northlanddhb.org.nz Situations Vacant

WE NEED YOU!

Builder Wanted 5 years minimum experience. Top Rate Paid. Company vehicle an option.

Phone Jimmy Gent 021 205 5440

community media

Seasonal Process Workers & More! Roles available now at Silver Fern Farms Dargaville We are hiring for a number of roles for our Dargaville site. We are looking for the following: •

Experienced Trimmers and Boners willing to work either Day or Night shift or on a casual basis

•

A Janitor to clean our offices and amenities areas

•

Cleaners for our post-production cleaning programme

•

Workers to work in our processing areas

•

People interested in casual/job-sharing/flexible work

We offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry. To be suitable, you must:

IF YOU LIKE TALKING, THEN WE’VE GOT THE JOB FOR YOU! • Full training provided • Massive database of customers • Huge potential to grow our monthly publications • Part time 25 hours a week — with more hours possible OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Integrity

100% MADE OF NEW ZEALAND

Closes: 18 December 2020

Job Description and Official Application Form are available from our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz/careers or by contacting Recruitment Officer, Tel: +64 9 430 4101 ext 60689, Email: jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz, Postal: c/o Northland District Health Board, Private Bag 9742, Whangarei 0148, New Zealand

Situations Vacant

WE ARE

Registered Health Clinician – Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction Team, Kaipara (0.6FTE) Vacancy No: AH20-187

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

Email your CV & Cover Letter to:

jobs@integrity.nz

•

be eligible to work in New Zealand

•

be physically fit and reliable

•

be able to pass ongoing drug testing

•

have a positive and hardworking attitude.

Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards. So, if you are looking for work, enjoy working in a team, have a ‘can do’ attitude, keen to learn, and not afraid of hard work, we would like to hear from you. Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory. To apply online, please visit - careers.silverfernfarms.com and enter the job code 11882KL or visit us on Tuna Street, Dargaville

www.silverfernfarms.com

December 8 - 2020 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

93-95 Beach Road, Dargaville

Price by neg

225 Turkey Flat Road, Te Kopuru

$1,395,000

24 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru

$330,000

HOUSE AND LAND WITH POTENTIAL

A VERY SPECIAL PLACE

FIRST HOME BUYERS BARGAIN

This property has been running as a Lavender Farm and the Lavender fields are still in place, a 4 double bedroom 2 story family home with 3 separate decks around the house, and a spa pool to relax in, Climbing Cave/Activity Building, Garage/Studio, Workshop, and Carports. This property has a lot of potential and with just over 1 hectare of land, the possibilities are endless. Partially fenced, North facing with Rural views, and town water.

A beautiful character villa with 4 bedrooms, ensuite, spa bath, separate dining area, 2 lounges one opening onto north-facing deck overlooking your own lakes — including a frog pond — surrounded by pastoral land and in the distance, ranges and rocky outcrops. The other with its own deck and large summer entertaining area under a magnificent white, sweet-smelling wisteria for shade. PLUS: 2 homestays providing an income stream.

This family home has the potential to become yours for years to come, 3 Bedrooms with built-in robes, a Combined kitchen/dining room, a Separate Lounge with built-in fireplace, the bathroom has a bath and a shower, separate Toilet, separate Laundry with good carpet throughout. 837sqm fully fenced section with its own bore. Single garage plus offstreet parking, New roof on house, ready to move in.

Glen Pollington 021 209 7194

rwdargaville.co.nz

Glen Pollington Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Glen Pollington 021 209 7194

rwdargaville.co.nz

Glen Pollington Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

OPEN HOME 42 Beach Road, Dargaville

$500+GST per week

20 First Avenue, Dargaville

Auction

38 Kauri Street, Dargaville

$385,000

TO LEASE — GREAT OPPORTUNITY

WOW — IS IT SPACE YOU WANT?

CALLING FIRST HOME BUYERS OR INVESTORS

Situated in an industrial part of town, good busy location, this former VTNZ building is up for lease. Are you looking for premises to run your own business from? This well built former VTNZ building will be a great fit, well built with a large mechanics pit, lunchroom, bathroom, offices, freshly painted with new lino installed in the lunchroom and bathroom.

Open Home 12th December 1–2pm

Great location close to schools, well built 3 bedroom weatherboard home, insulated top and bottom, open plan kitchen/dining with separate lounge and a large conservatory. Power in the separate single garage. Well worth considering.

Opportunity for someone to start up a vehicle testing station.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Auction Thursday 17th December 1pm (unless sold prior.) Large 260sqm home set on a 911sqm section with established grounds, a beautiful and private garden area and plenty of room for the kids. Views overlooking Dargaville. Internal access with a huge, 2-car garage and workshop. Tidy 4 queen-sized bedroom house in a good location. 3 heat pumps, large conservatory which is sunny and warm all year round. Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

YOUR LOCAL HELICOPTER SERVICE AND SPRAY DRONE SUPPLIERS

AERIAL WORK Lifting operations, fertiliser cart and spread both solid and liquid. Pasture Spraying.

DRONES Specialising in agricultural drones, we are the Australasian dealer for HSE UAV’S and approved dealer for YUNEEC and DJI.

CERTIFIED TRAINING PACKAGES AVAILABLE.

Our customers come first

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