Kaipara Lifestyler, February 11 2014 by Integrity Community Media

LIFESTYLER

February 11 2014

Kaipara

KAIPARA’S ONLY REGIONAL NEWSPAPER — Kaipara Owned and Operated

10,000 Copies DELIVERED FREE throughout the Kaipara

A special day at Government House  by Joanne Speechly

A Dargaville family travelled to Government House in Wellington last week to be bestowed with their New Zealand citizenship amid nationwide celebrations to mark Waitangi Day.

Theatre Fest to foster creative talent It is time for aspiring and wellrehearsed playwrights, directors and thespians to start thinking about Theatre Fest …

Open day at Kai Iwi Lakes

A community open day is being held this Saturday (February 15) at the Kai Iwi Lakes …

NORTHLAND

FIELD DAYS

SITE MAP AND LISTINGS

 New citizens — the Pollard family. From left to right: Sylvia Pollard, Sir Jerry Mateparae, Graham and Susan Pollard and Eva and Theo Pollard. See story on page 3 …

Court decision reserved

P10–11

The outcome of an application from the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association for a judicial review of the town’s costly wastewater scheme is some time away after Justice Paul Heath reserved his

decision after a three day hearing last week. About 100 Mangawhai residents travelled to the court to hear lawyers for their association and those for the Kaipara District Council present submissions.

The judicial review seeks answers to the Ecocare sewage scheme which burgeoned into an $80 million council debt and subsequent rates burden, which lead to a number of Mangawhai residents refusing to pay.

SEE OUR NEW 2014 RANGE AT FIELD DAYS SITES 256 & 258 PH: 09 439 0170 725 POUTO RD, RD1, DARGAVILLE c.a.motorcyclesltd@gmail.com

MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD

PH: 09 431 8555 117 HURNDALL ST, MAUNGATUROTO

WORLD’S #1 OFF ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER

February 11 - 2014

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Surfing for a cause

The Kaipara Lifestyler is published with pride by NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, a privately owned Kaipara company. Phone: 09 439 6933 or 0800 466 793 • Fax: 09 439 6930 Email: info@thelifestyler.co.nz • Postal Address: PO Box 474, Dargaville Physical Address: Lifestyler House, 107 River Road, Dargaville General Manager: Deb Wright | 021 639 696 Kaipara Lifestyler Editor at large: Paul Campbell 09 439 6933 Editorial: Graphic Design: Advertising: Colin Patterson Gavin Bainbridge Andy Bryenton Andy Bryenton Jan Balcombe Kylie McMullen Brian Eastwood Paul Bakulich Anjuli Toia Joanne Speechly James Menzies Greer Mackay Jessica Wright

Production: Brenda Ilton Circulation: Laurie Willetts

Accounts: Lesley Robinson | accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz Photographer: Caryl Smith | 021 110 5627 Read The Lifestyler online — www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Opinions expressed in this publication, by advertisers or contributors, are not necessarily those of NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd.

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, Kaiwaka RD, Mangawhai, Wellsford residential, and Wellsford RD2, RD4, RD5.

DARGAVILLE’S BRAND NEW CINEMA

THE ANZAC THEATRE AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA ROAD

Phone: 09 439 8997 after 10am to book tickets For further information go to www.flicks.co.nz

AFTERNOON

THU 13/2

THE RAILWAY MAN (M) 12.30PM

NEBRASKA (M) 3.00PM

FRI 14/2

PHILOMENA (M) 12.30PM

THE BOOK THIEF (PG) 2.30PM

SAT 15/2

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (G) 1.00PM

SUN 16/2

ROBOCOP (M) 12.30PM

Week of 13th Jan – 19th Feb ★ New films this week

EVENING

ROBOCOP (M) 5.30PM

NIGHT

★

I, FRANKENSTEIN (M) 8.00PM

I, FRANKENSTEIN (M) 5.30PM

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (R18) 7.30PM LAST CHANCE!!

ROBOCOP (M) 3.00PM

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (M) 5.30PM

AMERICAN HUSTLE (M) 8.00PM

LAST VEGAS (M) 3.00PM LAST CHANCE!!

NEBRASKA (M) 5.15PM

THE BOOK THIEF (PG) 7.30PM

MON 17/2

PHILOMENA (M) 5.30PM

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (M) 7.30PM LAST CHANCE!!

TUE 18/2

AMERICAN HUSTLE (M) 5.15PM

THE RAILWAY MAN (M) 8.00PM

ROBOCOP (M) 5.30PM

I, FRANKENSTEIN (M) 8.00PM

WED 19/2

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (M) 12.00PM

Adult $13.50

AMERICAN HUSTLE (M) 2.30PM

Senior (65+) $11.50

Nebraska An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a milliondollar Mega-Sweepstakes Marketing prize. Will this voyage prove to be a chance at redemption, or the last gasp for a failed relationship? August: Osage County A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Featuring the talents of Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep in an all-star cast. The Railway Man Mistakenly branded a spy during WW2, Eric Lomax (Colin Firth) was subjected to imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army. Years later, in a bid to let go of a lifetime of hatred and anger, he travels back to the scene of his imprisonment to confront his captor, accompanied by his best friend. The Wolf of Wall Street The powerful combination of Scorsese and DiCaprio does it again, bringing the hedonistic, cruel and crooked world of 1980s Wall Street to vivid life. Witness the excess and the greed which fuelled an economic collapse, tinged with bizarre humor and real insight. I, Frankenstein The legendary creature, created by the mad Doctor Frankenstein, is pitched into a centuries-long battle against legions of demons - a job for which his super strength

★

Student $11.50 w/ID

 Waitangi day was the date of a yearly tradition at Baylys Beach — the annual Craig Osbaldiston Memorial Surf Contest. Established to celebrate the life and legacy of local surfer Craig Osbaldiston, the event is held on Waitangi morning each year, with a field of local wave-riders competing in a spirit of remembrance and fellowship. Mr Osbaldiston passed away due to melanoma, and the surf contest also serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about this dangerous form of cancer, preventing the loss of young lives. The event which commemorates his name has been running without fail since 2005.

Extension full steam ahead

Child $8.50

and nigh invulnerability seem just the right tools. Frantic supernatural action from the dark era of magic to the present day. Robocop A remake of the classic 1980s dystopian sci-fi action movie, in which a badly injured police officer is brought back to life - and on duty - as a super-powered cyborg. Behind the explosions and motorbike chases this is a story about the conflict between humanity and technology, and the role of human compassion in law enforcement - deeper than it appears.

 Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club’s extension is proceeding apace at Dargaville’s Harding Park, assisted by dry weather over summer. The building frame has now been erected and installation of a roof is due to start this week. The project will more than double the space the club has to display old tractors, harvesters and other machinery. President Bill Fitness says the club has decided to delay its next Crank-Up Day until spring, so it can also serve as an official opening for the extension.

A community chorus

American Hustle It’s the 1970s - the age of flares, funk, big ‘fros and the hustle - but these fellas don’t mean the dance craze. Enter the world of small-time crooks and grifters trying to make their way in the world, moving from one slick scam to another as a wild 70s soundtrack sets the scene. Philomena With the outstanding talents of British actors Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, this extremely popular movie follows a jaded political journalist’s quest to help re-unite a mother and son long separated. Powerhouse performances define a touching story of redemption and family. The Book Thief Set in the darkest days of Nazi tyranny, this story follows the fate of young foster child Liesel as she comes to terms with her new family. Set against a backdrop of war and oppression, the tale hinges on the family’s attempt to save a Jewish refugee from Hitler’s anti-Semitic purge.

 Some of the Kauri Chorus members with a basket of foodstuff for the Dargaville Foodbank. They have their Christmas get together in February (for a number of reasons) and instead of gift buying for each other decided to do something for the community instead. If you are interested in joining the Kauri Chorus please contact Sharon Hunter 09 439 5634.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 11 - 2014

Water restrictions in force  by Colin Patterson

The continuing dry summer has led the Kaipara District Council to impose water restrictions for Dargaville and Baylys Beach. The restrictions are aimed at reducing domestic consumption and will include bans on the use of the hoses and sprinklers. In a report to the council commissioners,, operations manager John Burt said although the council’s water supply dam was 95% full, there were concerns whether supply could be maintained if the current dry spell continues. Dargaville has received just 50% of its normal rainfall over the last four

New Dargaville supermarket on schedule Construction of Dargaville’s new Countdown supermarket is progressing well and is set to open in the middle of the year.

months. Water levels in streams are dropping, with the Kaihu River which supplies Dargaville being at a fiveyear drought low. The report says restrictions on non-critical uses of water such as gardening and washing cars are necessary to ensure supply is available for public health, fire fighting and other essential use, and emphasises that community responsibility is a vital part of achieving the desired result.

… continued from front page

A special day at Government House  by Joanne Speechly

Graham and Sue Pollard and children, Eva and Theo, will be among only 25 new citizens invited to take the Oath of Allegiance in front of the Governor-General, the Rt Hon Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae in a special ceremony before attending the annual Waitangi Day garden party at Government House. The family arrived in New Zealand in June 2007 from Cheshire, UK and spent their first four years in Taupo before moving to Dargaville where Graham has been the Regulatory Manager at Kaipara District Council. “We decided to become citizens because it is important for Eva’s and Theo’s future prospects and also to have a sense of belonging here,” says Graham. “It also confirms that we intend to stay and not to go back to the cold, damp greyness of Britain. We were delighted to receive our invitations from the Governor-General as we appreciate the ceremonial aspects of such occasions — probably because we are British!” Graham and Sue are not complete strangers to grand occasions. They

married in Crewe Hall in Cheshire, which was owned until recently by the Queen, as part of the Duchy of Lancaster — despite it’s location. Graham has also been presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, and he was once a consultant to the Queen through her Duchy of Lancaster estates. Eva has just started at Dargaville Intermediate School and Theo is at Dargaville Primary School. Sue helps with the Dargaville Garden Trust. The ceremony was hosted by the Governor-General and his wife, Lady Janine, and the Oath of Allegiance was administered by the Mayor of Wellington, Celia Wade-Brown. Graham’s mother, Sylvia Pollard, is visiting from the UK and also attended the ceremony. 

 Good progress is being made on the construction of Dargaville’s new Countdown supermarket

The $23 million supermarket is being built just behind the existing store on Victoria St. Once the new store opens, the old one will be demolished. “The new store will be around 50% larger (3500 square metres) than the current store,” says Countdown Dargaville manager Snow Tane. “The supermarket will include all the design features of our new-generation Countdown stores including full service bakery, deli and seafood departments, self-service checkouts, energy efficient fixtures and fittings, as well as an expanded car park.”

He says the current store will be turned into additional car parking once the new store has opened. Next to the new store site is an opportunity for stand-alone tenants for which we are seeking expressions of interest. Anyone interested in tenancy opportunities should contact Peter Peeters from Harcourts Whangarei. Mr Tane says current staff will move to the new supermarket when it opens. “There may be an opportunity for further roles once the new store is opened. But it’s too early at this stage to confirm any numbers.” 

Whangarei MORTGAGEE AUCTION

Need Healing? Healing Meeting

Love

21 February 2014, 7pm 47 Freyberg Road, Ruawai Enquiries 027 525 2165

R U A WA I COMMUNI Y CHURCH

Come for healing through Jesus Christ.

Weston Carryer E va n g E l i s t

God has performed amazing miracles through Weston, both in New Zealand and overseas. Come with your needs and believe to have them met.

5 Linley Crescent,Te Kopuru 1080m2 section with distant sea views ready to build on. FNW12013

Auction: 7th March 2014, 12.30pm First National Dargaville 110 Victoria Street Dargaville

www.realestatenorthland.co.nz

Allan Inglis Mob: 021 333 311 Bus: 09 438 8667 Email: soldit@xtra.co.nz

09 438 8667

Licensed under REAA 2008

February 11 - 2014

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Trek or trail fundraising fun Pic’s Really Good Toaster Tour  by Joanne Speechly

 by Joanne Speechly

Maungaturoto Primary School’s major fundraiser for 2014 returns to McKay’s Whakapirau Road farm during the weekend of February 15 and 16 with a Saturday horse trek and Sunday trail ride. Now into it’s third year, the horse trek will take place in the afternoon, followed by a lavish, sheep-on-thespit, shared dinner. The trek is open to anyone who can bring their own horse and will be divided into two groups, depending on speed, ability and confidence. The trail ride has been running for five  Both motorbikes and quad bikes, beginners and advanced, are welcome to take part years and is a mixed terrain event, taking in open farmland, aren’t riding through the heat of the bush and expert-only sections over a 35 day, and afterwards they can enjoy a kilometre main loop, with three short lovely dinner together.” The formal ride-off for the horse trek cuts home. Both motorbikes and quad bikes can take part in the trail ride and is at 3pm and riders are encouraged there are two fully supervised children’s to pre-register to allow for catering. tracks — one for learners and the other To register or for more information, people can phone Karina Allen on for the more advanced rider. “The McKays have been really 09 431 8344. The trail ride loop is open from 9am generous once again and have basically given us the weekend to take over their to 3pm and offers a less formal day, farm!” says PTA president, Nyree Alcock. with room for riders to pre-register or “It will be quite a jam-packed weekend register on the day. Tea and coffee will but also fun, exciting and a really good be provided for registered riders and food and drink will be available for fundraiser for our primary school. “This year we’ve decided to do the purchase. Phone Mark Flannagan on horse trek in the afternoon, so people 09 431 8900 for more information. 

The tour is the brainchild of master peanut butter maker, Pic Picot, who created Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter six years ago in his home food processor and turned it into a best seller. His creation was born out of frustration after New Zealand started following the American trend of adding sugar, emulsifiers, antioxidants and litres of unspecified hydrogenated oils into an essentially wholesome food. “I bought a ten kilo bag of peanuts and started roasting and grinding and it was good,” says Pic. “I fed it to my twelve year old son and he liked it and his mates liked it too — one even spent five dollars of his pocket money to buy a jar. So that, in a peanut shell, is what got me going.” Founder of Picots New Zealand Charter Guide, Pic has sailed extensively around the Bay of Islands but has never travelled to the Cape by road and says the chance to take the Northland Toaster

Tour to the top of the Island with a local guide will be a real honour. “In October 2012 we did a six week trip around the South Island, taking photos at the Bluff and went as far up North as Auckland. However, I love Northland and now I want to get photos at Cape Reinga too.” Partially-sighted Pic, his driver and guide dog Fido will arrive in the Kaipara on Wednesday, February 19, offering free tastings of Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter on Vogel’s toast and also some of Pic’s favourite creations, including peanut butter and tomato and peanut butter with dates. Their first stop is at Kaiwaka, followed by the Kumara Box later in the day. Hungry peanut butter lovers can also catch Pic at Dargaville’s Selwyn Park and the Riverside Produce Market on Thursday and Baylys Beach on Friday morning. “We will be having a wonderful time … come and join us!” 

Maungaturoto Primary School

Your family friendly pet shop

A Property You’ll Be Proud To Call Your Own

Quality Pet Foods and Accessories Brown Shaver Chickens guaranteed females

- 52 ha’s of lush farmland only 5.2 km’s to Dargaville - Currently running dairy grazers - Good shedding with 3 phase power - Modern 4 brm plus office Jennian home Work and lifestyle changes mean this farm is genuinely for sale. Full information available on request.

 Pic and his toasty, tasty caravan are coming to a town near you

Whangarei Pet & Aquarium Centre

173 Arapohue Road

- Spectacular 180 degree views

The Northland Toaster Tour, which is all go this month, will see a travelling ‘toaster-caravan’ travel up the West Coast to Cape Reinga and then cruise back down the East Coast feeding locals along the way.

AGENT: Steve and Kathy Elliott OPEN HOME: Saturday 1.00 - 2.00pm VIEW AT: www.harcourts.co.nz/WR9992 For Sale By Tender: Tenders close 4.00pm Thursday 27 February 2014

Goldfish, Tropicals, Marines, Plants and more!

09 438 1627

B 09 945 4811 M 027 549 3845 E: steve.elliott@harcourts.co.nz OPTIMIZE REALTY LTD MREINZ

14 Maunu Road Whangarei www.whangareipetshop.co.nz

265 Whakapirau Road, Maungaturoto, Northland Sunday 16th Feb 2014 Adults – $35 Children – $15 (up to 16 years) Fully Supervised Kids Track – $10 Food & Drink for sale FREE Tea & Coffee

For enquires contact Mark Flannagan 09 431 8900

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 11 - 2014

River and sky spectacular

Antiques on show in Dargaville

 by Andy Bryenton

 by Colin Patterson

Pack a picnic lunch and come along for a day of fun on the 15th, as the annual Northern Wairoa Boating Club regatta casts off for nautical (or at least riverside) thrills.

Looking for an old teapot? Or you may need some old china to add to your porcelain collection.

The action-packed schedule includes racing events for pleasure craft of almost any size and shape, and the message from event organisers is ‘come one, come all’ — there will be prizes up for grabs for every skipper who manages a podium finish. While the action on the water will be heating up from 11am onwards, there’s more to see in the skies over the Northern Wairoa as well. Pilots from the nearby Dargaville Aero Club will perform a double low-level ‘fly by’ around 2pm (weather permitting), with six or more planes ready to take part. The regatta day is a big one for the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, a respected civic institution in Dargaville.

Of course, the town itself was once the hub of New Zealand’s biggest and most thriving boat building community, and while the kauri forests which fuelled the maritime boom may have gone, this riverside town still has a real connection to the river and the harbour which are a big part of its reason for being. Prize giving will commence from 5.45pm for the winning boaties, and the clubrooms of the Northern Wairoa Boating Club will be open to all comers throughout the day, sharing a little of their legendary hospitality. There’ll even be dinner and live entertainment as night falls, after what promises to be a great day of family fun out on the water. 

 The Northern Wairoa Lions Antiques Show attracts lots of interest from both buyers and sellers

Whether it’s furniture, crockery, knick knacks or some other historic item you’re looking for, you should not miss the Northern Wairoa Lions Antiques and Collectors Show on Sunday February 16. Lions president Jean Johnson says the event will feature a wide range of antique items for sale. “It always popular, as there are always many bargains to be found.” The show will be held at the Northern Wairoa Hotel from 1pm to

4pm. Sellers can buy tables to display their wares for $10, while entry for buyers is $2 a head. Ms Johnson says the proceeds from this year’s event will go to child cancer. Northern Wairoa Lions raise money for child cancer and breast research. In the past it has also donated to the Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade and helped residents at Norfolk Court retirement home. Members also work with Dargaville Lions to organise the annual Dargaville Christmas Parade. 

THE HISTORIC MAUNGATUROTO HOTEL PRESENTS

SHIMIAN LIVE BAND 8PM - LATE ROMANTIC DINNER FOR 2 Two course* meal:

ONLY $35pp!

Book now! (09) 4318 006 *see flyer for details

BRUNO’S

FEB 14

VALENTINE Affair WIN 2 TICKETS TO BRUNO MARS LIVE IN CONCERT!

HOW TO ENTER: -

Send us a ‘couple photo’ of YOU and your PARTNER. Attend ‘Bruno’s Valentine Affair’ and shoot Cupid’s bow for your chance to win! Heaps of Valentine spot prizes to be won!

SEND YOUR PHOTO TO maungaturotohotel@hotmail.com OR FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/maungaturotopub. All entries must be received by Midday Feb 14th 2014. Shoot for prizes from 8pm on the night. Concert date: Sunday 16th March 2014 7.30pm

February 11 - 2014

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sir In your February 4 issue you devoted front page space to the application for judicial review by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association. You characterise this action as being a dispute about rates. It is not, and it never was. It is about the right of a council to set rates to recover illegal debts. Nobody has any issue with paying rates that are lawful, but this council, by its own admission, entered into very large loan commitments illegally, and in secret. The council might well have to repay those loans, but our view is that it is not going to dip into ratepayers’ pockets to do so. That is what we have asked the court to look into. The big issue here, and it is a big issue for every ratepayer in the district, is whether council will be allowed to balance their books by extortion. The true level of debt now disclosed in a new debt instrument the council has entered into without ratepayers’ knowledge or consent, is about $106 million. If you have a calculator, put in your current annual rates, then press the X key then press 3 then press =, and if you feel like sending that amount every year, go for it. (Commission chair) Mr Robertson says that the court proceedings are expensive. Well, they didn’t need to happen, but at least we asked (consulted) our members if it was Ok to bring them. The commissioners never asked you if it was OK to defend them and send you the bill. Bruce Rogan, MRRA, Mangawhai. (Letter abridged) — Editor

Find

Kaipara Lifestyler on Facebook

Theatre Fest to foster creative talent  by Joanne Speechly

It is time for aspiring and well-rehearsed playwrights, directors and thespians to start thinking about Theatre Fest. Formerly known as the One Act Play Festival, the competition returns this year, with a few tweaks and lots of treats. Otamatea Repertory Theatre is hosting Theatre Fest for the third year running and they are encouraging entries from similar, outside groups to get involved. ORT will also be commemorating the 100 years since the beginning of World War One with a wartime theme incorporated into the festival. “Theatre New Zealand holds a competition every year with the aim of inspiring excellence in theatre,” says ORT’s Maura Flower. “It begins with local competitions, which are adjudicated, and if they reach a high enough standard they go on to the regionals and may reach the finals. “Our winning play last year, Joined At the Hip, went on to the regionals at Rotorua and the final at Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School, which was quite a buzz.” Theatre Fest 2014 can include excerpts from multi-act plays, instead of being limited to one act plays as in previous years. Each play should include a minimum of two actors and can be

HOLY CUPID! IT’S THIS WEEK!

Valentines Day

 The Joined at the Hip team, Sherri McKay, Shar Dormer and director, Maura Flower with ORT president, Peter Flower, on the eve of their departure to the regional finals of TheatreFest 2013.

between 15 and 50 minutes long.“Being part of the festival is like a training ground for aspiring writers and directors — it’s all about giving it a go.” Festivals are competitive but winning is by no means the sole purpose of entering. They are also about encouragement, friendship, sharing and communicating and provide an opportunity to observe and learn through performance and education. For more information and to register your interest contact Maura on 09 283 3424 or Kathy Bygrave on 09 431 4816 or ota.rep@gmail.com 

Historic NORTHERN WAIROA Hotel

Est. 1878

BOOK NOW!

A Three Course Candlelit Dinner for Two (set menu with multiple choices) with Romantic Music & a Glass of Bubbles

Dargaville’s Top Spot for Romance

$40

per person

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

F UN • MU S IC • D A NCING • ROM A NCE . . .

FEB 14TH 2014

L I V E B A ND

KARA GORDON & THE WRECKAGE

SINGLES

Party y a D s lentine’

DON’T SPEND

ALONE!

IS BACK FOR THE

FIELTHD DAYSTH

THURS 27 & FRI 28 FEB LIVE MUSIC BOTH NIGHTS!

$1000 CASH PRIZE FOR THE BEST BULL RIDER

70 Victoria Street, DARGAVILLE • Phone 09 439 8923

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 11 - 2014

Open day at Kai Iwi Lakes RSA seeks help from  by Colin Patterson

A community open day this Saturday (February 15) will give Kaipara residents and families a chance to appreciate what the Kai Iwi Lakes have to offer.

 Woody Weed and event organiser Kim Jones pass on the message that aquatic weeds are a threat to the Kai Iwi lakes and the importance of check, clean and dry at the 2013 community open day

The event, called the Big Day Out is being organised by the Mountain and Seas Conservation Trust in conjunction with the Northland Regional Council, the Department of Conservation, the DARE Programme and the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee. Organiser Kim Jones says the event is open to everyone. “It’s all about getting people engaged and interested in the lakes and teaching them how to keep them clean.” Ms Jones says a number of user groups will open their activities to anyone who wants to try them. The Kai Iwi Lakes Water Ski Club will help people wanting to learn water skiing, while the Whitebait Connection will offer people the chance to go snorkelling in Lake Taharoa, the biggest of the Kai Iwi Lakes. There will also be guided walks around the lakes and environmental displays and presentations.

 NRC biosecurity officer Jillian Fulcher tells a young participant about the threat of invasive weeds at the 2012 open day

Activities will be run at Lake Taharoa continuously from 10am to 3pm. Admission is free and there will be spot prizes. The Kai Iwi Lakes are 35km north of Dargaville and 10km from State Highway 12. 

Listen to Big River FM 25 houRs 8 days a week Community Flavour and Variety

big big river river fm fm DARGAVILLE 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM

ITERNS: Allie, Danielle, Lana (Ex Big River) & Rory.

09 439 3003

sales@bigriverfm.co.nz

Do you believe in fairies? Gifts, toys, accessories direct from Fairyland! Plus • Lavish Soaps • Living Light Candles • Rawleighs • CRoCs and more!

public for cemetery upgrade

 by Colin Patterson

The Northern Wairoa RSA is seeking public support to upgrade the resting places of more than 600 ex-service personnel buried near Dargaville. Most of the graves of the district’s war dead and ex-soldiers are located in the RSA section of the Dargaville cemetery. Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA support advisor Harry Baycroft says the cemetery is in need of a cleanup. “We want to upgrade our memorials.” The RSA is keen to do the work this year to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, which was New Zealand’s greatest ever loss of manpower. While the RSA national organisation has provided paint, Mr Baycroft says the local RSA needs money to pay for the labour. He says the entrance gate at Arapohue cemetery that was donated by the Montgomery family in memory of two sons killed during World War I, is also in need of work. To raise the money needed the Northern Wairoa RSA is organising a cash raffle. Ticket selling started last week outside Countdown Dargaville and will end once all 2,500 tickets have been sold. Proceeds will be shared with the 57 Squadron Air Training Corp. While part of the New Zealand Cadet Forces which are sponsored by the Defence Our HOSPITAL WING is NOW OPEN and is accepting residents. REGISTERED NURSE on duty 24 hours / 7 days per week. The Hospital Wing is additional to our EXISTING REST HOME and DEMENTIA UNIT and has been providing care for the last 22 years. Visit Norfolk Court to have a chat and view our large rooms with adjacent toilets/ensuites. Or we can come to you. We will provide the muffins.

Antique

Force, the 57 Squadron receives no direct funding and depends on grants and fundraising for equipment, uniforms and activities. Mr Baycroft says nine cadets from the 57 Squadron have just returned from a week-long national jamboree at Waiouru. The 21 cadets in the squadron also performed security at last weekend’s Arapohue Show. 

We bring home the bacon le for Ruawai and availab Delivery service Dargaville customers. Call us today!

We have our delicious ham available all summer long. g or Perfect for entertaining, campin just because it tastes so good. f, lamb & pork We stock a full range of bee ative free serv pre g udin products, incl brawn. options, gourmet sausages and ails. det her furt for ne pho se Plea

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8am-5.30pm 3 Freyberg Rd, Ruawai • Phone: 09 439 2120

Norfolk Court

Norfolk Court Rest Home Ltd

Providing a continuum of care Resthome • Dementia • Hospital Enquire re vacancies and subsidies

“Feel the homely atmosphere in person” The Right Choice. Locally owned and operated. Member of New Zealand Aged Care Association. SEE US ON WWW.ELDERNET.CO.NZ

Norfolk Court Rest Home Ltd 68–72 Normanby Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 6214 norfolkcourt@xtra.co.nz Ask for Carla RN/Manager or Stuart CEO

& Collectors

Show

vie

se l

displ ay

Sunday 16th Feb – 1pm until 4pm

Exhibitors: $10 per Table • Buyers & Guest $2 entry For Table Bookings call Jean Johnson 09 439 7575 or email jeanjohnson@raywhite.co.nz

AT oPen mon–Fri 9-4 • Sat 9-12 • 8 Freyberg Rd, Ruawai Phone number (outside Fairyland call): 09 439 2312

Historic NORTHERN WAIROA Hotel

70 Victoria Street, DARGAVILLE • Phone 09 439 8923

Est. 1878

Brought to you by Northern Wairoa Lions

February 11 - 2014 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Top Infrastructure - Ruawai Dairy Farm • 114 hectares • Flat to easy rolling • 30 ASHB with feed pad to the side • Excellent 10 bay calf shed • Limestone quarry • Two x 3 bedroom homes plus outside two room unit • 5 year average 95,838 M/S not including two drought years A very attractive and well laid out dairy farm in one of Northland’s top dairying areas. The infrastructure would be some of the best around. 67ha runoff also available www.pggwre.co.nz ID: DAG2580731

Dairy Support Block - Handy To Ruawai • 67.72 hectares • Cattle yards • Dam Water • Hay barns • 34 paddocks This block has a lot of new fencing. Solar powered fence unit providing the electrics. Dam water has a solar powered water pump and this pumps water to two tanks on the hills and this gravitates back to troughs. A good metal race gives you access around the farm. Silage or hay can be made. Cattle yard by the road with loading facilities. www.pggwre.co.nz ID: DAG2582338

Ruawai $26,000 PER HA L&B Plus GST (if any) includes 1000 shares

Megan Browning B 09 439 3344 M 027 668 8468 H 09 439 4457

Ruawai $700,000 + GST (if any)

Megan Browning B 09 439 3344 M 027 668 8468 H 09 439 4457 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 11 - 2014

NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS

27 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH 2014

Tractors, diggers and more  by Paul Campbell

Visitors to the 2014 Northland Field Days will be able to see, learn about and experience more than ever this year say Northland Field Days event organisers. Event coordinator Meagan Edmonds says businesses had booked 90% of available sites at the show by the end of January. Approximately 50 new companies had signed up. “There will be plenty of new products and machinery on show at the event including the New Zealand launch of a new tractor,” she said. Whangarei farm machinery specialist Bryant Tractors will be featuring models from the 125–165hp Fendt 500 series on their site this year. Peter Scott, New Zealand manager for AGCO, the company in charge of the Fendt brand expects there to be a lot of interest in the tractors as they represent an expansion into the 100– 200hp range. “They are arriving in New Zealand in the middle of February so the Northland Field Days will be the first time they will be on show,” says Mr Scott. In order to promote a brand new digger bucket concept, Northland construction hire and digger bucket manufacturer Ace Equipment will have a digger on site to give people the opportunity to try it for themselves. Business owner Clem Simpkin says the buckets have been a hit with people who have hired them.

“People hire diggers with the buckets as attachments and then say wow that’s amazing, we want to buy one,” says Mr Simpkin. Mrs Edmonds says more has been done to improve the experience of visitors looking for foods, ornaments and tools for the home. A wind break would be mounted around the market area to shelter exhibitors and visitors from southerly winds and dust and visitors will also have access to four ATM machines. Early interest has also been strong in Northland Field Days five scholarships, she added. The committee is making up to five scholarships worth $2,000 available to agricultural students from Northland and while application forms won’t be available till the event Ms Edmonds says several people have already been calling for information.” Northland Field Days run from February 27 to March 1. Free parking is available close to showgrounds with regular public transport running to and from the event. Contact www.northlandfielddays.co.nz or call Megan at 09 439 8998. 

SAFETY FIRST ON THE FARM A

W NE

UNBEATABLE FIELD DAYS DEALS ON

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT! Specials so good you’ll have to see us at the Field Days See US at

Site#285 C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

“It’s time for Lime” CALL US TODAY

700-2

21,844

Inc GST

the lightweight, rugged Pioneer 700 offers 2 and 4 seater options, can haul 454kgs and tow more than it’s own weight.

See us at Site No. 217 this Field Days – in conjunction with RAVENSDOWN

Spreading Northland

The precise way to grow

AVAILABLE

In-storE

2014 now!

PIONEER 700 B L A Z I N G A T R A I L T O F I E L D D AY S

700-4

23,914

Inc GST

Dargaville Honda

Authorised Honda Dealer

Jervois Street, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 1089

• We apply what you need, where you need it • Ravtrak advanced guidance • Proof of placement maps • Application history stored online • Experienced local operator • Options for all terrain

Spreadmark

We can cart and spread from all fertiliser stores Call us today: Jason Williamson 027 499 2530 Ravensdown Customer Centre 0800 100 123

NORTHLAND

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

72 72

POWER FARMING NORTHLAND PLACE

116 118 120 122 124 126

77Northern 79 Food Advocate Court Rural 2 Pavilion

130 132 134 136 138 140 142 144 146 BEYOND ORGANICS WEIGH

117 119 121 123 125 127 129 131 133 135 137 139 141 143 145 168 170 172 174 176 178 180 182 184 186 188 190 192 194

171 173 175 177 179 181 183 185 187

F A R M L A N D S R O A D

296 298 300 302 304 306 308 ARB NORTHERN LANE

ck ra

MARKET AREA

F O N T E R R A

148 150 1

BERTOLIN

147 149 1

196 198 2

DARGAVI

197 1

240 2

276 278 2

HONDA H

275 277 2

310 312 3

VODAFON

Lifestyle Pavilion 2

TMX BOU

Lifestyle Pavilion 1

RD1 ROAD

98 1

REDLINE

237 239 2

Lifestyle Pavilion 3

W 309 311 3 H E Y 340 342 3

297 299 301 303 305 307

T rs se

Exhibitors Carpark

S E R V 238 E D

229 231 233 235

FIBER FRESH WAY

E 195

232 234 HQ

259 261 263 265 267 269 271 273

189 191 193

258 260 262 264 266 268 270 272 274

tili er

Public Carpark

NORWOO

RD1 ROAD 217 219 221 223

F al

Public Carpark

Heavy Vehicles & Buses

218 220 222 224 226 228 230

230c 187c

CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS PLACE

Balla S

DAVE PH

Site list current at time of printing

Fw1 Waterless Cleaner G – Gallagher GEA Farm Technologies NZ Ltd Gilmore Brown Limited Giltrap Engineering Ltd Glenbrook Machinery Ltd Go Karts Direct Godfrey’s Chainsaws & Mowers Good Life Soap goodGround Real Estate Green Tea X50 Greenwood Gunson McLean Ltd H – Hansa Chippers Hansen Products (NZ) Limited Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau

107b 202 241 608, 609 142 068 311b 231 895 134b 893 279 190a 189 224 897, 899

Helinorth 211 HerdHomes Systems Ltd 655 Homekill Services Ltd 617 Homeopathic Farm Support Ltd 624 Hopkins Farming Group Ltd T/A Strautmann Hopkins 070 HotSpring Portable Spa 320 HRV Northland 885, 887 Husqvarna New Zealand Ltd 078 Hydroflow Distributors Ltd 205 Hynds Pipe Systems 033, 035 I – IC Motorgroup 183,185,226,228 Ideal Buildings 909 Ifor Williams 298 Infinity Sales Tupperware 883 Iplex Pipelines (NZ) Ltd 101

REPOROA Backing Gates

High Lift Backing Gate©

• • • • • •

Engineering Welding and Repairs Milking Systems Milking System Repairs & Consumables Automatic cup removers retrofits Alloy & stainless steel repairs & sales

Herdflow® Roundyard Backing Gate

Call Brian for SALES, INSTALLATION & SERVICE

Ph 09 439 8520

92 Victoria Street, Dargaville dargsports@igrin.co.nz

t en nm

McCoy AND ThoMAs sporTs

o vir

COME AND CATCH A SPECIAL FIELD DAY DEAL!

AND MUCH MORE… ALL AT SITE 244

Camping & outdoors equipment

oa tR as

Sporting goods

E int Po ino

Guns, ammunition & hunting supplies

Trac

CERVUS EQUIPMENT LANE 3

Fishing Rods, tackle & soft baits

Tractor Pull HQ

Northern Advocate Lawn Mower Race Track

Start/Finish

CATCH US AT FIELD DAYS

SITE 244

Quad Skills

Logger Sports

re He

1258 PUKETONA RD KERIKERI 09 407 8903 021 750 810 www.bettershedz.co.nz bettershedz@hotmail.com

Vintage Machinery & Mini Max

le ab ail Av

4 DAYS SITE# 26

State Highway 14

SEE US AT FIELD

Dargaville ←

gh Ri

GARDEN SHEDZ MOWER SHEDZ SLEEP OUTZ CEDAR SHEDZ

Brookings Agencies Ltd 896, 898 BRP Australia Pty Ltd (Canam) 266 Bryant Tractors 1983 Ltd 065, 067, 118, 120 Bucktons Ltd C/- Giltrap Engineering Ltd 100 C – Cable Price Ltd 263 Carruth House at Whangarei Boys’ High School 901 Carters 135, 137 Carters Tyre Service 047 C-Dax Ltd 221 Celestial Wines 894 Certified Builders Association of NZ 139 Cervus Equipment Ltd 037,039,092,094 Chainsaw & Mower Services 15, 17 Chapel Olive Oil Ltd 868 Claas Harvest Centre Northland 027, 029, 082, 084 Classic Builders Whangarei 650 Combi Clamp Ltd 260 Compass Trailers 003 Coolsense Ltd 302a Corkill Systems Ltd 247b Corrosion Control NZ Ltd 080a Country Dawn Quilting 867 Craigs Investment Partners 194 Cramp-Stop 878 Croplands 088 CRV Ambreed 248b D – D & A Wordsworth Contracting 116 Dairy Wall Coatings Ltd 160a DairyFlo 160b Dargaville Ford 196, 198, 200 Dargaville Hunting & Fishing 244 Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre 891 DCT Soil Conditioners 651 DeLaval 141b DENZ 190b Devan Plastics Ltd 209 Diesel Performance Solutions Ltd 152 Dinerite Ltd 890 Donovan Group 269b Doug the Digger 324 E – ECU Chips 268 Electoral Services 717 Emuology Ltd 862 Endraulic Limited 076 ENJO 864 Environmental Fertilisers Ltd 294 ETN 125 F – Fairbrother Industries Ltd 072 Farmers of New Zealand Inc. 175,177,220 Farmgard Ltd 104, 106 Farmgate Direct 141a Farmlands Co-operative Society Ltd 148, 150 Farmquip 204 FarmSafe 625 Fiber Fresh Feeds Limited 273 First National Roper & Jones 151 FlexiTunnel 288 FMG 192 Fond Foods Limited 616 Fonterra 276, 278 Forsyth Barr Investment Advice 621 Four Seasons Gutter Pro 914, 916 Freemasons of New Zealand 903 Fribesco Ltd 701

174 023 296a 249b 011 281 248A 071 155a 203 229 187 259 045 866 143 233, 235 874 646 272 197 267b 620 245 191, 193 246 081 284, 286 610 703 911 240B 147 264 352 275 285 128a

mi Na ad Ro

A – Absolute Concrete Ltd ACE Equipment ACT Party NZ ADF Milking Advancequip Advantage Feeders Ag Brand Products Agri Farms Ltd AgriFert AgriMat AgriSea NZ Limited Agrissentials NZ Ag-Tech Industries Allied Petroleum Ltd Angela’s Body Therapy Angus Pure Burgers ANZ Bank NZ Ltd Aqua Rain Ltd Aqua Synergy Group Ltd Arnold Franks Ltd ASB Bank Ltd - Rural ATV Imports Direct Aurora Associates Ltd Avoca Lime & Fertiliser B – Ballance Agri-Nutrients Bank of New Zealand Barfoote Construction Bayleys Real Estate Beacon Heat Detectors Beauty in a Bottle Bee Kind Limited Bell-Booth Ltd Bertolini Australasia Bettershedz Big Fun Events Ltd Blue Wing Honda Boonies footwear Briggs & Stratton New Zealand

NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS 2014 – MAP & SITE LISTINGS

75a

February 11 - 2014

128a

ENGINEERING (2002) LTD

FIELD DAYS SITE 296b

The Blue Building Pukeko St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 7392

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 11 - 2014

NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS 2014 – MAP & SITE LISTINGS Emergency/ Evacuation Gate

Whangarei →

Prime Site 14x18m

ctor Pull

Site 14x18m Market Site

Start/Finish

Parking

OD ROAD

Beer 51 Tent

1 57

Disabled Parking

Entrance

100 102 104 106 108 110 112

99 101 103 105 107 109 111

152 154 156 158 160 162 164

151 153 155

157A

200 202 204

206a

NI BOULEVARD 159 161 163

Rural Pavilion 1

Food Court 1

208 210 212

ILLE FORD TERRITORY

Road Naming Rights Available Here

ROAD

Ticket Booths Toilets

Beer Tent

Childcare First Aid

Food

Attractions

Helicopter Rides Services 1m

199 201 203 205 207 209 211

Danger No Entry Loading Ramp

242 244 246 248 250 252 254

Road 15m wide

Road 10m wide

241 243 245 247 249 251 253

280 282 284 286 288

279 281 283 285 287

314 316 318 320 322 324

NE LANE

HIGHWAY

Bush

Food 313 315 Hall 317 319 321 323 325

344 346 348 350 352 354 356

ULEVARD

ance Agri-Nutrients Sheep Dog Trials

HILLIPS MEMORIAL DRIVE

H Helicopter Rides

Demonstration Area

Irri Max Ltd 304 Irripod Flexible Irrigation 181 ISL Animal Health 158b J – JackJaw 267b James Engineering Ltd 061 JK Engineering (Keenan True Technology NZ) 063 Just Horse N Around 273 K – Kaipara Workwear & Safety 223,262 Kawasaki Motorcycle Distributors 271 Keith Hay Homes 253b Keri Shelter Trimmers 13a King’s College 313b Kitchen Trendz by Mastercraft 649 Kliptank Ltd 249a KSN Products 299b

Kwik Kold (NZ) L – L J Hooker Whangarei LandPrepNZ Lastrite Footwear Ltd Lawrence Agriculture Ltd Leadshed LeafScreen Leisure Therapy LIC Lime & Fert Limited Livestock Feed Systems Longveld M – Macs Equipment Ltd Marine North Mark Cromie Holden

259 073 005b 179a 021 915 872 305b 240a 635 250 283 179b 149 083,085,087,136, 138,140 MarketBook Australia 075a McIntosh Bros Engineers Ltd 061, 114 McQuinn Pumps 310 MD Distributors Limited 103, 105 Metalform (Dannevirke) Ltd 126 Mickey Thompson Tires 13b Milk Bar 243 Milking Solutions 253a Mitre 10 Mega Whangarei 316 Model Barn Ltd 297a Mountain Fresh Limited 886 MTF Vehicle Finance 155b myebiz.international 145 N – Name Art 879 National Field Days 318 New Zealand Historic Places Trust 644, 645 Newman Engineering 2004 Ltd 090 Ngahiwi Farms Ltd 134a Noel Remnant Filtration 602 North Country Grains 277a North Island Limousin Breeders Inc. 654 NorthAble Disability Services 313a Northern Honda 117 Northern Wairoa Voice for Life 876 Northfuels 102 Northland Autos 172 Northland Boating centre 222 Northland Devon Cattle Breeders Club 176 Northland Farm Services Ltd 124 Northland Farm Water Solutions Ltd 252 Northland Kia Ltd 156 Northland Regional Council (NRC) 251 Northland Spa and Pool Co 171 Northland Toyota 138 Northpower 218 Northside-Solar 706 Norwood Farm Machinery 041, 043, 096,098 Number46Ltd 641 Nutritional Services Ltd 623 Nuttz Gourmet 910 NZ Fudge Farm 861 NZ Solar Northland 870 NZCES Ltd (Solar Energy Systems) 613 O – Ombro Leather Goods 704, 705 Opus International Consultants 265 OSPRI New Zealand 604,605,606 P – Pacific Motor Group Limited 129,131,133 Pam and Stan Torkington 712, 713 Pearson Engineering Ltd 122

Performance Products Ltd 153 PGG Wrightson 199, 201 Phiten Health and Performance 882 Pieroth Wines NZ Ltd 913 Pilkington Insulation Ltd 157a Pioneer Brand Products Ltd 643 Plasma Biotec Solutions 282a Plumbing and Heating Centre LTD 261 Polaris NZ 256, 258 Porter Group 019 Portraits on Strowan 923, 925 Power Farming Northland 089 Power Farming Wholesale Ltd 091, 093, 144 & 146 PPP INdustries Limited 270 Primary Industry Training Organisation 154a Progressive Red Devon 657 Prolan NZ 282B Promax Engineered Plastics 162 Prosol Ltd 618 Q – Quadbar NZ 123a R – R&R Demonstrations Ltd T/A Stoneline/PS Marketing Ltd 871, 873 R&R Demonstrations T/A Expandable Hose 615 Rabobank New Zealand Ltd 188 Rainbow Soaps 715 Ravensdown 217, 219 RD1 Limited 237, 239 RDS Systems Ltd 647 Redline Farm Machinery 095,097,099 Ria’s Natural Health Soap 880 Ringrose Stockfoods Ltd 287 Rotational Plastics 062 Rotowiper Ltd 069 Royd Pawson - Wooden Toys 888 Rumble Electrical & Solar 314 Rural Direct 207 Rural Property International 639 Rural Research - Nitrosol 277b S – Scooterworks Mobility 238 Second Drawer down 881 Semex NZ Ltd 658 Seventh-day Adventist Church 905, 907 Shelter Station 060 Shuzi NZ Limited 889 Silver Fern Farms Ltd 025a Skin and Vein Clinic 900 & 902 Sock Lady Ltd 206a Solo NZ Ltd 031 Spire Chartered Accountants 185 Stihl Shop Warkworth 080b Stonewood Homes Whangarei Limited 892 Story Chairs 714 Strainrite Fencing Systems 254 Stronghold Trading Ltd 201 Suzuki New Zealand Limited 178,180,182 T – Taege Engineering 074 Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre/NorthTec 158a Te Pari 186 Te Whai Bay Wines 877 TechniPharm 173 The Feeder Leader Company Ltd 122 The Liquorice Lady Ltd 912 The Wrangler Ltd 247a

Think Water Northland

306

Tiaho Trust

607

Tokoroa Engineering Ltd

119

Totalspan

274

TracMap NZ Ltd

637, 638

Tractor and Machinery Hire Ltd

107a

Tree Wise Northland Ltd

121

Trueform Spa Pools

340

Tru-Test Group

232, 234

Tulloch Farm Machines

164

Tyres 4 U

127

U – Union Car Spares 308 V – Veronicas Delights 301 Versatile Homes and Buildings 230 Villa Italia Ltd 869 Vodafone New Zealand 309, 311a W – Wade Concrete Products Ltd 184 Waikato Milking Kaipara 296b Walker Mowers 064 & 066 Warren Hay Marine 166,168 WES Solar 613 Wesco Seeds Ltd 642 Westpac 280 Whangarei Mobile Locksmiths 614 Whangarei Treatment Providers Ltd 904 Whites Handcrafts 297b Winter Gardenz 267a Wrack Auto Electrical 312 X – Xstream Profiles 305a Y – Yamaha Motor NZ Ltd 170 Young Farmers 154b Your Health Naturally 918 Yovich Hayward Pevats Johnston Limited 187c Z – Zenteq 875 ZeroPak 863, 865

HOT

Field Days?

COLD DRINKS HERE! WINES • ALES • SPIRITS

Empire Liquor Centre Wines & Spirits 81 VICTORIA ST, DARGAVILLE

Ph 09 439 8786 | Fax 09 439 4760

Sites 196 • 198 • 200

RANGER • TERRITORY • KUGA FALCON • MONDEO • FOCUS • FIESTA

Dargaville Ford 54 Normanby Street DARGAVILLE P 09 439 7315 F 09 439 5961 dargavilleford.co.nz www.facebook.com/dargavilleford Lindsay 09 439 7152 or 027 499 1516 Anthony A/H 09 432 8968 or 027 439 7015 Brenden Nathan A/H 09 439 6840 or 021 331 799

086

Twincoast Helicopters 2007 Ltd

Dargaville Ford Call and Discuss a Deal. Extra Special Prices. Talk to Lindsay, Anthony, Kumar or Brenden.

Your Local Dealership Supporting Your Community For 30 Years.

Go Further

February 11 - 2014

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS

FEATURED SITES

Focus on Field Days fun  by Paul Campbell

The wide variety of events over the Northland Field Days are the life blood of the event. Lawn mower racing is back again having become a great attraction which is possibly the most affordable form of motor sport, allowing, anyone to get involved, compete and have fun in the process. The action takes place in Fieldpower Place. The Tractor Pull is the main event. There is a $40 entry fee and it takes place in Totalspan Alley, with $3,000 in prize money. Entrants supply their own machine as long as it is a standard agricultural tractor with PTO output between 25– 139kw (30–180hp). In the event of either of the tractors front wheels leaving the ground during the pull the entrant will be disqualified during the heats or relegated during the finals. No rural show can be complete without the woodchopping events and logging workers from all over Northland and New Zealand gather to take part in this competition. Four-man teams from as far south as Tokoroa travel up to take

part. There will be individual events held throughout the day and there are lots of prizes up for grabs including a fully equipped MS6600 chainsaw with safety gear from STIHL. The ubiquitous quad bike has earned a place at field days as a farm workhorse par excellence. In the Quad Skills Competition competitors take turns getting a quad and trailer around an obstacle course in the fastest time possible. A show ‘must see’, the top sheep dog trialists in Northland face off against each other to find out who is the best in the region. With sometime displays of uncanny ability, sheep are rounded up and penned to the demands of a good shepherd’s whistle. For the more active among the crowd, there’s the challenge of The Wall. So if you have ambitions on Everest, or simply fancy yourself to be the next spiderman. Then head to the rock wall beside Field days HQ where you can pitch your climbing skills against others for the chance to win great prizes on

the Rockwall Challenge. The 10-metre award-winning Rockit Rock wall will be set up for the entire duration of the field days, with the person able to climb the wall in the fastest time taking home great daily prizes. And of course — time

for just chilling out and the place to do this is in the food hall which is the hall opposite the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Sheepdog Trials’ area. Live music will be playing every day from 11am to 1pm. 

Be Part of the Legend this Field Days True innovators • Top sports performers • Technological leaders

Come to see the BEST tyre deal’s we’ve ever offered… Field Days Site

Ph 0800 788 288

148 Victoria St, Dargaville sales@gasandtyre.co.nz

#13B

Gas & Tyre SER V ICES

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 11 - 2014

NORTHLAND

FIELD DAYS

FEATURED SITES

Keri Shelter Trimming  Transportable  Orchards, farms and lifestyle blocks  Group bookings for out of area  Public liability insurance  Pricing is hourly cutting with base rate & travel

See us at Northland Field Days Site 13a

WEATHER HOT SUNNY HOT SAVINGS ON MEANS

HOT

WATER SOLAR SYSTEMS FOR YOUR COWSHED OR YOUR HOME, YOUR BUSINESS - ANYWHERE WITH SUNSHINE!

GET SOLAR NOW NO MONEY DOWN NO FINANCE COMPANIES NO INTEREST

HOW? Do you need a shelter trimming professional at your place? Call now… Boong (Mike) & Jo Hogg Mob 021 29 29 961 Ph 09 406 1656 or 09 407 3939 Northland Field Days Site 242

• Farm Gates • Feeders • Portable Yards • Pool / Security Fencing and more!

TALK TO US AT FIELD DAYS SITE 261

mAkE WAy 102 fOR THE NEW JERVOIS ST, RD2 DARGAVILLE LEADERs INPOTHE fIELD BOX 377  0800 326 123  09 439 6124 mAkE WAy fOR THE NEW  sales@plumbingandheat.co.nz  www.plumbingandheat.co.nz LEADERs IN THE fIELD mAkE WAy fOR THE NEW LEADERs IN THE fIELD

Come visit us at sites 3 YEARS/3,000 HOURS* COMPREHENSIVE PEACE OF MIND** 41, 43, 96 and 98

NEW HOLLAND PROTECTION PLAN

Visit our website for more products and prices

www.stronghold.co.nz

Limited offer available until 31st December 2013.

For more information contact your local New Holland dealer today. NEW HOLLAND PROTECTION PLAN NEW HOLLAND PROTECTION PLAN

at the Field Days

3 YEARS/3,000 HOURS* COMPREHENSIVE OFMIND** MIND** 3 YEARS/3,000 HOURS* COMPREHENSIVE PEACE PEACE OF LimitedLimited offer available untiluntil 31st31st December offer available December2013. 2013.

For moreFor information contact your your locallocal New Holland more information contact New Hollanddealer dealer today. today. *Whichever occurs first. **Offer only available on new New Holland tractors.

www.newholland.co.nz

22 Rewa Rewa Road | 0800 326 987 | Email: boytd@norwood.co.nz Farm Machinery Centre Whangarei

Simon Millan – Whangarei millans@norwood.co.nz 027-618 3183

Graham Denize – Whangarei John Field – Kaikohe www.newholland.co.nz denizeg@norwood.co.nz fieldj@norwood.co.nz www.newholland.co.nz 027-450 2757 027-497 9929

February 11 - 2014

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

NORTHLAND

FIELD DAYS

FEATURED SITES

Scholarships on offer

Where the rubber meets the road

Northland Field Days will provide the opportunities for agriculture students to receive a head start on their careers.

 by Andy Bryenton

The region’s biggest outdoor event will be giving up to five young Northlanders interested in a career in agriculture a big ‘leg up’, with the organising committee offering up to five students at any recognised tertiary provider studying agricultural based programmes a scholarship of up to $2,000. “Agriculture is the powerhouse of New Zealand and there are plenty of exciting and lucrative opportunities for ambitious young people within it,” says Northland Field Days committee member Kim Leigh-Mackenzie. “We want to make sure that young Northlanders get the best opportunities available.” Applicants just need to have come from Northland and can study anywhere in New Zealand at any university, polytechnic, or farm based training provider like TaraTahi or Ag ITO. Applications will be available from the Northland Field Days office at the Northland Field Days between February 27 and March 1 or download them from the Northland Field Days website from February 27. Applicants will be from Northland, must demonstrate a keen interest in the agricultural industry and be able to provide both school and work references. Kim says students can use the funds for anything from materials to course fees and the committee hopes it will enable students to make the most out of not only their education but also their holidays where they often need to look for jobs to get work experience. “We hope, that by providing these grants students will be able to go for the jobs that really do carry their careers forward rather than taking the first job that comes up to pay the bills.”

CUTTING EDGE CULTIVATION

There’s going to be a whole lot of high-tech machinery on the field at this year’s Northland Field Days — from the very latest in tractors and harvesting machinery all the way down to motorcycles and quads. Of course the entire event could hardly be organised at all without a huge fleet of trucks, cranes, excavators and utes — and that’s without even mentioning the vintage machines on display from bygone eras. There’s one thing which all of these widely varied vehicles have in common — most of them rely totally on a good set of tyres to work at all! All the horsepower, torque, technology and computer-assisted wizardry on earth can’t help you with a flat, after all, and amid the tumult of new machinery on display, you’ll find one dedicated team who know the fundamentals of tread and rubber literally inside out. The Gas and Tyre Services team will be represented at two locations during the big three-day Field Days, exhibiting tyres to suit all manner of vehicles from the racetrack to the cattle race and beyond. Their business has grown alongside those of the agricultural contractors, farmers, transport providers and forestry companies who trust them to keep their fleets moving. Of special interest is sure to be their display of agricultural and forestry tyres, from leading

NZ’s No.1 Disc & Harrow

Manufacturer

A CUT ABOVE THE REST!    

$$$$ increase farm production More growth, more profit Perfect seed bed preparation 85 years proven design means complete ground coverage

QUALITY ENGINEERING GUARANTEED

www.hoopermachinery.co.nz

Going strong for over

YEARS

0800 476 868

SEE US AT NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS SITE 72

FOR GREAT DEALS!

MAKES OTHER POSTDRIVERS SEEM LIKE… LIGHTWEIGHTS When you require a heavyweight postdriver with a top world ranking, there is only one contender.

www.kinghitter.com

0800 476 868

brands Alliance and Nokian respectively. You’ll note these king-sized wheels rising up over the crowds — both Alliance and Nokian make serious rubber ‘footwear’ for serious hard working machines, including the very biggest tractors and the mammoth log skidders which drive the local rural economy. Mickey Thompson’s legendary off-road tyres will be on show as well, rounding out a huge range for the trusted local tyre specialists. No farmer’s car, ute and bike will be forgotten — and it’s good to know that there’s one exhibitor’s stand where all things to do with tread and ply can be discussed with a very knowledgeable and helpful team. Great deals will be available throughout the Field Days’ period on the popular GT Radial road tyres brand, Mickey Thompson tyres, Alliance ag tyres and on hard-wearing Nokian tyres for hard-working machinery. It’s all going on at stands 127 and 13a — look out for the big tyres and the bigger flags as Gas and Tyre Services and their suppliers make this Field Days the place where ‘the rubber meets the road’. 

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 11 - 2014

THE BEST COVERAGE KAIPARA WIDE With a print run of 10,000 and a AUDITED delivered circulation of 9,920 bright and engaging newspapers per week (plus drop boxes Kaipara wide), we reach and are read by more locals than any other news publication.

100% Kiwi owned and operated

We know that local news and views matter – AND we know that with the biggest pool of readers, we’ll put your BUSINESS in front of MORE CUSTOMERS.

Proud to deliver your REAL local news

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

p 0800 466 793

e info@nsmm.co.nz • PO Box 474, Dargaville 0340 • www.northsouthmultimedia.co.nz

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

February 11 - 2014

Fiscal Alchemy?

FA R M I N G

 by Allen Cookson

On radio, I heard a bankers’ spokesman responding to a distressed farmer’s story of his bank’s foreclosure on his assets. The banker had no sympathy for the farmer. He said the money was owed to depositors who were entitled to get their money back with interest according to the terms of the loan. In fact the great bulk of money lent by banks is created by them. When this created money is repaid, it is extinguished. The bank is entitled to keep the interest on the debt to pay its expenses and earn profit. The accompanying example in the chart has interest the same amount as principal. However if there is a farm mortgage default, the bank gets the farm, which it may

L AL

W E N $

sell. In this scenario the bank is much better off than in the normal situation where it has to be satisfied with interest alone. Being aware of people whose ability to service debt is extremely questionable, yet who have been persuaded by bank staff to take on more debt, I have come to suspect that banks are happy with defaults on a small enough scale to avoid Reserve Bank attention (requiring increased capital). Edward Miller, Strategic Advisor of First Union, confirms my awareness of unconscionable pressure put on bank

700-2

21,844

Inc GST The lightweight, rugged Pioneer 700 offers 2 and 4 seater options, can haul 454kgs and tow more than it’s own weight.

AVAILABLE

IN-STORE

NOW!

2014

PIONEER 700

700-4

23,914

Inc GST

B L A Z I N G A T R A I L T O F I E L D D AY S

Dargaville Honda

Authorised Honda Dealer

Bank lends $10M, charges $10M interest over term of loan

$10M extinguished

Bank pays employees, depositors, shareholders $10M

SERVICES & MACHINERY Bulldozers 40ton with scoop 40ton with rippers 23ton with rippers Motor scrapers cat 613 cat 627 excavators 13ton 15ton 23ton 27ton 38ton Graders 12ton 19ton viBratinG rollers 12ton trucks 6x4 tippers 8x4 tippers ttransporter Water cart

NEW MACHINERY POTTINGER Mowers ��POA HUSTLER Bale Clamps ��POA “BATY” Chariot Quad Bale Feeder ��POA FEEDER LEADER Bale Feeders ��POA

AES Water Blasters ��POA GENSETS 2.8 & 6.5kW ��POA KINGHITTER Rancher Post Drivers��POA

USED MACHINERY NOBILI 195 Mulcher ��POA CAMBRIDGE 2m Roller ��POA KUHN GA300 Rake ��POA

•PTO Driveshaft Repairs •HT Bolts & Nuts •Bearings & V-Belts •Filters & Lubricants •Prolan Products •Proma Additives •Tractor Linkage •Snig Chains – Load Binders •Bosch Batteries •Fuel 360 Fuel Additives

ALL TRACTOR & MACHINERY R E PA I R S – PA R T S & S E R V I C E

E: kaiparaagri@xtra.co.nz 34 Beach Rd, Dargaville P 09 439 6544 • F 09 439 6547 www.kaiparaagricentre.co.nz

SPECIALISTS IN

Customers receive $20M in salaries, wages, investment earnings

the difference between what wages will be and what people need to live. However the process by which this takes place is not pretty. The stress on bank workers is pretty high — some workers quit their jobs, seek psychiatric help etc.” When I asked this question of the Reserve Bank: “Does the bank retain money received from foreclosure?” I got this reply: “The loan extended to the borrower is funded by deposits placed in the bank by depositors and other creditors. “The bank would therefore need to retain the money obtained from the foreclosure to pay back depositors and other creditors for the use of their funds.” When I took issue with answers to my inquiry, I was told the respondents were experienced and well qualified. Yeah right? 

WILSON WILSO WIL SON N EAR EARTHMOVING THMOVING

supply and cartage of limestone Metal cartage dairy conversions Farm races and roads rock crushing cultivation work Forestry roading underpasses effluent ponds Feed pads Mulching dams

Limited

We’ll make ve your earth mo

Valvoline Oil Supplier enviro taB B fuel conditioner Full workshop repairs and callouts all grades of oils Fleet Guard filters alco calcium batteries

Workshop 09 439 5838 Mark 021 848 537 rodney odney 021 810 787 parts@wilsonearthmoving.co.nz

Phone Mark Wilson 021 848 537 Murray Pattinson 021 226 6161 mark@wilsonearthmoving.co.nz 47 Edwin St, Dargaville

NEW MACHINERY — SAVE THOUSANDS!

ALPEGO RG-300 Power Harrow 180hp, CW Packer $24,000

Sundry institutions along the transaction chain have borrowed $20M from banks

staff to achieve unreasonable targets in selling debt. “The kind of pressure you refer to has been part of a growing global phenomenon — earlier in the year we had a banking council with two other bank unions — the FSU from Australia and Unite the Union from the UK. They mentioned the exact same thing. “In fact Unite and the British TUC gave evidence on this in the UK’s parliamentary inquiry into mis-selling, mentioning the negative impacts it has on both the consumer — increasingly being saddled with debt that they may not necessarily need (in one instance a fish and chip store was sold complex derivative instruments) — and for the worker, who is under a huge amount of pressure to reach their targets. “Given the stagnant wage growth in New Zealand and growing debt-toincome ratios, banks have a fairly good understanding that debt will paper away

HOT SUMMER… HOT PRICES AT KAIPARA AGRI CENTRE CROPLANDS 700 Ltr Spray Unit 6m Boom $5,500

Customers pay $20M for purchases

$10M created

Jervois Street, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 1089

REDUCED TO CLEAR TYM 450 Tractor & Loader $33,000 $30,000

Firm borrows $10M, repays, Also pays $10M interest

KINGHITTER RANCHER Post Drivers POA

HYDRAULIC

HOSES & FITTINGS

MOBILE SERVICE

ORIGIN AGROUP

EITHER WAY IT’S 20K

All prices +GST

CALL US TODAY!

MIND yOur SPeeD arOuND SCHOOL buSeS

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 11 - 2014

FA R M I N G

The dog’s tail ...

Tha Feel Daze is hear agin Hally lewla! It’s that tyme of yeer agin. Tha Feel Daze has come roun’ and that meens Boss and Sharlene gonna do a runner, and leev you-no-who, yer, rite, Me! in charge ofa proppity fer three daze!! Akterly, Sharlene’s Mum gonna stay hear too, ta look afta yung Sophy, cos Boss an Sharlene got plans ina Dargyville wear tha Feel Daze is held. They was havin’ a cupp tee ona wool shed steps, an’ I heard ‘em makin’ plans. ‘Deah, I’m gunna have lunch with the gerls over at that Aratapu Tavin and then we can book inta tha Northern Wairoa pub fer our stay, cos I wanna do sum shopping at, sed Sharlene. “OK” seda Boss, Wile yer doin’ that, I’m gonna look at sum quad bikes ata Polaris and Yamaha and Honda dealas. And hava look at Bryant tractas. Then we kin have a free time fer that show eh”? Ya know, I’m gunna rilly enjoy lokin’ afta tha proppitty. Wen Mum’s hear, I gets ta stay ina house, and she feeds me reel good. She reckons Boss gives me a hard tyme an’ she kin spoil me win he’s away. Mine you, it’s a bitta wurry too. Wile I’m livin’ lika king ina Feel Daze, Boss kin be spendin munny like a King too! Ya just havta look unner the woolshed ta see stuff he brung home last year, an’ neva even used. Boss will spend up large ta keep Sharlene happy, but I seen him comin’ back fruma Feeld Daze fer a few yeers now. Rembers how Boss came home las’ yeer wivva tray ofa ute piled up wiv’ stuff he rekind we needed ona farm. They must have sum pritty fast torkin’ sales fellas there, cos Boss got a hole lotta stuff on speshil. There wasa ANOTHER ‘lectic gate opena and closer wot didint work. That’s cosa Boss forgot we didint hava electrikery connected ata road gate anyway.

Ina meentime, I’ gunna kick back and chill out. Cos Mum’s gunna be in charge ofa house, and me in charge ofa farm. Come ta reckin on it, maybe Boss cood take Sharlene fer a few dayze trip afta tha show. I ratha fancy tha leatha couch ina lounge.

NO PAYMENTS NO PAYMENTS NO PAYMENTS UNTIL THE END UNTIL THE END NOUNTIL PAYMENTS UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER THE OF ENDOCTOBER OF OCTOBER Cheers then Billy, tha Farm Managa.

OF OCTOBER ON SUZUKI KINGQUAD, ON SUZUKI KINGQUAD, TROJAN & MUDBUG ONTROJAN SUZUKI&KINGQUAD, MUDBUG TROJAN & MUDBUG

He also gotta machine fer tippin’ cattil beests upside down, or weighin’ them or. sumpin. Trubble is, he never cood unnerstand tha instrushins wot come with it.So its still ina box. It usually happins wen Sharlene is lookin’ around tha showgrouns an’ stoppin’ off fer a kupptee wiv’ sum other farmer’s missusis and wen’ tha Boss stops off ata farmer’s bear tent. Kupla ours later an’ he starts wandrin’ roun’ wiva check book. I reckin thats wen he gits inta trubbil. Ya shud no by now readas that Borda Collys’ got more sence than sum peeple. Well, shoodint be dissloyal, but ya gotta wunder when peeple gunna lern from experience an eye’ll give ya a report on Wot tha Boss bort ata Feel Daze nek time I rite.

ONLY 25% DEPOSIT WITH JUST 3.95% INTEREST FINANCE

ONLY 25% DEPOSIT WITH JUST ONLY 25% DEPOSIT WITH JUST 3.95% INTEREST FINANCE 3.95% FINANCE Get yourself a INTEREST brand new Suzuki KINGQUAD,

TF125 or DR200 now for just 25% deposit. Make no repayments until October 31, 2014. Pay the remainder over 16 monthly payments with only 3.95% interest finance. Call us now!

Randells Suzuki 8 Kapia St, Dargaville Phone 09 439 6952 Promotion runs until 31 March 2014 or while stocks last and is not available in conjunction with any other promotion. Offer does not apply to KingQuad 300. Payments will include $395 documentation fee, $13 PPSR and $5 transaction fee. Normal lending and credit criteria apply.

February 11 - 2014

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Kaipara Service Directory ATS ProPerty Maintenance & rePair

• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP

• Manufacturers of Fairview Aluminium • Auto Glass for ALL insurance Companies • Garador: Your Garage Door Specialists

ENGINEERING (2002) LTD

PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz

15 BEACH ROAD, DARGAVILLE • PO BOX 264, DARGAVILLE

No jobRing tooAndrew small

• All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

Phone: 09 439 8210 Fax: 09 439 8355

Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750

Farrand & Mason Ltd. GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

Phone: 439 7335 Normanby Street Dargaville

C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available

Floor Sanding Locally owned and operated - Quality workmanship guaranteed

Conditions apply

Best under pressure

• Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

• Prepwork

Lo caL D e aL e r s f o r :

Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172 E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

and Polishing

NZQA Qualified with National Certificate. Approved Member Floor NZ

grEg BroWniE

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881 • Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation

• Polyurethane Finishes • Oil Finishes • Concrete Grinding

09 439 7564 027 439 7565

New patients welcome! GRAPHIC DESIGN

love your smile 30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz

TE HANA TRACTORS GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE

• • • • •

Established over 60 years your local funeral director Male and Female staff available to discuss all funeral arrangements Pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options

New/Used Tractor Machinery • Repairs In House Engineer Mobile Service Comprehensive parts range

Authorised Agents for Landini, McCormick and Kioti tractors. 308 SH1, Te Hana, Wellsford ∙ PH 09 423 8558 Mike Thomas 027 598 9496 ∙ Kim Windlebourne 021 423 852

FREECALL 0800 66 77 47 199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 18 February 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 17 February 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

Nurseries & Plants

Storage

Lease

BMX BOYS GT GRIND, good condition, 360 degree handlebars, $170. Phone 027 318 6093 or 09 439 2348.

SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz

LEASE LAND wanted, short or long term. Phone Paul 09 431 6461.

HUGE GARAGE SALE – 9am, Saturday 15 February, 10 Edward Street, (opp Redline).

NATIVE PLANTS at wholesale prices sold direct to the public from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. Further discounts for purchases of 50 or more plants. Delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturdays 10am to 4pm or at other times by appointment. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223, visit the website www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

Property For Sale

Property Maintenance

MATAKOHE 74 ACRES, awesome Kaipara Harbour views, spring water. $480K + gst. Phone 09 946 5652 or 021 430 086.

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. Cell 027 455 7750.

BOYS BLACK 3 piece suit, 9–11yrs, worn once, $50. Phone 027 318 6093 or 09 439 2348.

Garage Sale

Business For Sale DARGAVILLE BUSINESS established 1984 (30 years). Great little unit. Strong client base, no GST. Only $60k. Break free! Phone 09 439 6068.

Animal Accomodation MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.

Garden Maintenance GARDENING SERVICE, clean ups, maintenance, pruning, hedging, weeding, lawns, irrigation. Rachel the Gardener, 09 439 8026 or 021 288 8811.

GARDENING BEAUTY and the best in gardening. Forget about the rest, get the best. Get Courtney for all your gardening needs. Available now, good rate. Phone Mike 027 423 1166. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 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.

Wanted OLD MICROWAVE, cheap or free - must be working. Please call 09 439 6839.

Property Maintenance

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

Lost & Found LOST ANGUS weaner heifer, 4 to 6 months old, Duck Creek Area - 021 627 602 or 0800 788 288.

Situations Vacant

Part Time Senior Office Administrator Required

An experienced, self managing person is required to run a busy office. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of office administration including PAYE, GST and MYOB.

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

Must be courteous, friendly, self–motivated, have an eye for detail, able to work unsupervised and have good common sense and initiative. Hours: 4 hours x 5 days per week. Hourly rate will be dependant on skill and experience. If this is you, please send your CV and relevant experience to the manager, Window and Door Services, 32 Gladstone Street, Dargaville.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 11 - 2014

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 18 February 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 17 February 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Situations Vacant

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Kauri Museum Board is looking for a person to fill the above position. Essentially, this person will have an open and welcoming manner, able to communicate with people on all levels, able to work closely with the Trust Board and the local community. They will have a clear understanding of the importance of collections, local history and their preservation, have had some leadership experience and be aware of the roles of Governance and Management. Other desirable attributes could include some experience in the tourism industry, marketing and H/R management. Applications close 5pm on 28 February 2014.

Work Wanted

Public Notices

SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330. www.westernblasters.co.nz

DENISE CLARK

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

09 439 1505 027 614 6309

09 439 6068

Phone

Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties

If this sounds like you, please apply in writing to:The Board Chairman The Kauri Museum 5 Church Road, Matakohe 0593 Northland.

Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette

For further information: Phone Peter King 09-4392-262 between 6pm and 9pm or email: pandlking@xtra.co.nz

Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami

Graphic Designer Position Available NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, based in Dargaville, are publishers of the Kaipara Lifestyler, the Northern Farming Lifestyles, Waikato Farming Lifestyles, Taranaki Farming Lifestyles, Manawatu Farming Lifestyles, The Record and Canterbury Farming. We are looking for two graphic designers to join our very busy production team. The company’s continual expansion requires us to increase our current team of six designers to eight. Start dates: 1st of April & June (date to be confirmed).

Skills Required

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Team player. Tidy and well presented.

Please send your CV to: NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd PO Box 474, Dargaville accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz Phone: 09 439 6933

ACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert — THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13th 2014 — 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. FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592. VALENTINE’S DAY Cruises, 12 noon cruise and sunset cruise at 7.30pm. BYO drinks & snacks. All welcome to join the cruise. Phone us to book, Sue Taylor, Visitor Info Centre, 09 439 4975

Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi Chuan 2014 Beginner Programmes starting from Monday 10th Feb for kempo and Tai Chi Chuan 2 FREE Introductory Classes All Ages To Enquire Phone: 09 439 6226

Leaders in the field of martial arts www.robertgemmell-martialarts.co.nz

Further Water Restrictions Pursuant to Council’s General Bylaw 1609 and Council’s resolution of 10 February 2014 there is now a hose and sprinkler ban effective from Tuesday 11 February 2014 for all those connected to Dargaville & Baylys public water supplies. Anyone found breaching the restrictions could be liable for a fine of $500. Steve Ruru Chief Executive Kaipara District Council

Public Notices Public notice of application for the renewal of BYO (Bring Your Own) On-Licence Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 - Section 101 Wendy Elizabeth Klink, 53 Pebblebrooke Rd, RD2, Kaiwaka, Restaurant Owner, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council for the renewal of a BYO On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 53 Pebblebrooke Rd, RD2, Kaiwaka known as The Cowshed. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is BYO Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are Thursday to Sunday 11am–11pm. The application may be inspected during normal office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at either the Dargaville Office, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Mangawhai Service Centre, Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Village. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at the Kaipara District Council, Dargaville. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.

If you are reading this then so are your customers

0800 466 793

ARTS FUNDING

APPLY NOW TO KAIPARA’S CREATIVE COMMUNITIES NEW ZEALAND SCHEME Please note change of dates for applications. The Creative Communities Scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in art activities. Under the scheme “the arts” are broadly defined as “all forms of creative and interpretative expression.” Criteria: Projects must meet one or more of the following funding criteria:

The Night Before Valentines

Dargaville Acoustic Music

BLACKBOARD CONCERT

Broad community involvement – The project will create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in arts activities Diversity – The project will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity Young people – The project will enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.

The Commercial B&B, River Road, Dargaville

To get an application form and read more about the guidelines check out our website www.kaipara.govt.nz or phone Kapiara District Council on 0800 72 7059 or for advice phone the Committee Chairperson Debbie Evans on 0275 586 272

Starts 7.30 – 9.30pm • $2 entry • $2 raffle • Tea and coffee provided

The amount of funding available for the whole district is approximately $10,000.

Come along and perform or just listen and enjoy. We have a pianist who will accompany you if necessary. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933 for more info.

Applications must be in Council’s hands no later than 5.00pm on Friday 28 February 2014

Thurs 13th February — Moved due to Waitangi Day

Promoted and sponsored by the Performing Arts section of the Dargaville Arts Association.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

February 11 - 2014 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Open Home Trail Dargaville

llb

ird

e nu ve yA

vois Jer

Dargaville 80 Hokianga Road

eet Str

a Ro ga

n kia

2 y1 wa

igh

H te

by St re

Sta

$175,000

Near New Only 6 years young, 2 bedroom home with off street parking and single garage. Good deck at rear with rural views to enjoy the summer days. Room at the back for vegie patch and trampoline for the kids. Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 11.30am–12.00pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20352 | 09 439 7575

Ray White Dargaville

REAA2008

u Po to a Ro

r Ro

Rive

r to

Street

tre

l ita

Murdoch

a Ro

Dargaville 61 Montgomery Avenue

Pa rk R oad

$275,000

Room for Everyone 2 story home, row section, 3 bedrooms. Open plan living with good size kitchen. Also there is accommodation down stairs, self contained for family members. Large section for the kids to run around and play and still have room for the veggie patch plus double garage. Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 12.15pm–12.45pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20355 | 09 439 7575

Te Kopuru

15th February from 11.30am

Ray White Dargaville

REAA2008

uto Po ad Ro

Dargaville 6A Bellbird Crescent

$240,000

Te Kopuru 844 Pouto Road

$440,000

Relax Here A bungalow home in a great location with great views over green fields. Large north facing deck, Two bedrooms plus Sun room, Near New Kitchen, Near New Bathroom, Separate lounge with Kent style fireplace. Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 1.00pm–1.30pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20289 | 09 439 7575

Tranquility Delightful 2 story Lockwood home, 2 double bedrooms upstairs with ensuites and another downstairs. Office nestled on the elevated section with panoramic views of the Wairoa river from the pool at the side of the house. Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 1.45pm–2.15pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20332 | 09 439 7575

Ray White Dargaville

REAA2008

Dargaville 25 Park Road

Auction

Your Ideal Haven One of Dargaville’s elite areas, overlooking the Northern Wairoa river, admire the reflections of the night lights on the river, sit on the balcony, relax and enjoy your wine and BBQ. Auction Saturday 15th March 11.00am at Dargaville Office unless sold prior Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 1.45pm–2.15pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20358 | 09 439 7575

Ray White Dargaville

REAA2008

Te Kopuru 45 Norton Street

$325,000

Nestled among the swaying palms This swinging seventies home, one of a kind, not your everyday house. Large modern kitchen, big dining area, spacious lounge, 3 good sized bedrooms and a fourth above the double garage and workshop. Sweeping drive to the garage with palm trees all around gardens at front and rear. Enjoy views of the Northern Wairoa. Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 2.30pm–3.00pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20353 | 09 439 7575

Ray White Dargaville

REAA2008