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Students reach for the skies

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Going for gold

by Joanne Speechly

In a ﬁrst for New Zealand education, Otamatea High School has established an Aviation Academy, to teach students aircraft construction as well as life skills.

The project is the brainchild of retired teacher, Paul Morrison, a hobby pilot who holds an aircraft engineering licence and an inspection authority to survey microlight aircraft. A building has been purpose built for the academy in the OHS grounds and the undertaking has received huge support.

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The great Food Bill debate

“There has been a huge amount of goodwill from individuals and businesses,” Paul said. “I am rapt with the support from local contractors and suppliers. To date we have raised roughly $45,000 worth of parts, equipment and tooling and the school is covering the balance. “We’ve hardly had to purchase any new equipment as I have most of the components myself.”

Paul Morrison and former OHS students with the Piper Cub they built between 2002 and 2004

The academy will be attended by Aviation Course students who undertake a three-year programme, during which they will build a replica Piper Cub aircraft and complete Level 1 and Level 2 Unit Standards in workshop safety and aircraft construction under the Industry Training Organisation.

repaying the school money back into the nest egg. I’ve made the commitment in the name of the academy to raise the funds and I will do this.” “I was head of department for 18 years at OHS and my philosophy in teaching is to make sure that the student’s curriculum, within a technology programme, provides a full skill base, as well as exam and theory requirements.

The course will also teach them life skills,” said Paul. “The academy is now seeking further sponsorship to start

“The Aviation Academy sets students up, so that when they come out of the programme they will be at the front of any employment queue. We can quote numerous cases of students who have applied for a job that wasn’t even vacant and been successful. “It doesn’t matter what type of work the students go into. They have been involved in a programme that creates integrity, a willingness to work as a team,

leadership and everything a person needs to be a good citizen and a very, very good employee.”

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When he retired from OHS in 2006, Paul and his then students were four years into building a replica aircraft. He intended to complete it at home but students kept coming along to help. The aircraft was on show as part of the ofﬁcial launch of the new academy.

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Kaipara’s waka ama medal

Going for gold

Parihaki Pirates power towards the finish line at Lake Karapiro

Kaipara waka ama paddlers have come away from the New Zealand Post Waka Ama Sprint Championships at Lake Karapiro with a bronze medal. Some 2,500 paddlers gathered over four days of racing at the lake with an estimated 10,000 spectators throughout the event. “The Kaipara team won bronze in the Senior Masters W12 event. They teamed with Nga Hoe Horo from the Hokianga and competed under the name Te Hiku O Te Ika,” said local Pahi paddler, Maureen Evans. “The Kaipara team otherwise paddled under the name Kaipara Ringaweras and they progressed to the finals of both the Senior Master Men 500m and 1000m events, and they finished 6th overall in both of these. Maureen and her husband Errol competed in Masters’ age group events in teams called Parihaka Pirates and Parihaka Jandal Sistaz, crewed by Kaipara and Whangarei paddlers. “Both of our teams qualified to the semifinals in the 500m sprint and 1000m turns race,” she said.

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Kumite kick: Shane training at Miyagi Kan Karate Club’s Whangarei Dojo, under Shihan 8th Dan George Barounis of NSW Australia

Twenty-year-old architectural student Shane Tregidga is the perfect example of how a discipline such as karate can lead to greater success and determination in all areas of life. The karate champion is also an exceptional student who is gearing up to face several challenges in 2012 — and beyond. Training under Sensei Craig Nordstrand for 10 years, Shane has achieved great success on numerous occasions. In 2011, Shane picked up a gold medal at the North Island Champs in Hamilton and two at the Commonwealth Karate Champs in Sydney Australia. Shane was also placed third at the North Island Champs, the NZ Nationals, Sydney International and at a tournament in Christchurch. In 2010, Shane won gold at the Miyagi Kan Karate Club yearly tournament. A humble Shane said, “I know that without the guidance of my very committed teacher, none of this would have been possible.” Sensei Craig Nordstrand said with conviction, “Shane has the potential to be a world champion one day.”

This year, Shane has his sights set on the Oceania Karate Championships and beyond that, the World Karate Championships in 2014. In addition, Shane will return to Auckland this year to complete his final year of Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree at Unitec. To this end, Shane’s academic ability is also commendable. During year one at Unitec he was awarded first in class for studio studies and last year, he picked up first in class for Visual Communications. Shane was also Dargaville High Sports Dux on two occasions. Shane trains with the Miyagi Kan Karate Club, which Sensei Craig Nordstrand founded in 1996. He operates out of the Scout Hall on Onslow Street, Dargaville and also has centres in Whangarei, Kawakawa and Glenfield, where Shane trains while studying in Auckland. Shane believes his karate practice has been a positive, influencing factor in his life and encourages anyone who is thinking about taking it up, to just give it a go. Training in Dargaville is on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5pm and people are welcome to call in. Term 1 2012 starts on February 8.

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The great Food Bill debate by Paul Campbell

The New Zealand Food Bill has polarised people over the holiday period, with a petition circulating nationally to have it re-examined before parliament sits again next month

As a major food producing region, debate in Kaipara has been robust, and the manager of Kaiwaka Organics, Romi Curl, says if people are confused about the Bill, “Minister for Food Safety, Kate Wilkinson, doesn’t seem to be intimate with its wording. “In several interviews and articles she has said that aspects of the bill like seed-saving or exchanging, produce trading amongst neighbours, Farmers Market growers and Woofers (workers for board and lodging on organic farms) have been ‘accidentally captured’ by the bill,” Ms Curl says. “One of the reasons the Bill is so confusing is that it is a completely new set of standards being imposed upon us . . . and we need to comply if we want to be part of the World Trade Organisation and enter a Free Trade agreement with the USA.” Ms Wilkinson says in turn that New Zealand food manufacturers and sellers operate under regulations that are 30 years old, that these regulations need updating to ensure that the food people buy is safe and that those selling food take responsibility. “It’s a fact that New Zealand has one of the highest rates of food poisoning in the developed world,” she added. The 'anonymous' internet campaign had spread misinformation that the Bill would ‘make growing your own veges a privilege, not a right, and that food safety ofﬁcers with guns would soon be storming into private homes’.

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She said the Bill had has gone through extensive public consultation over the past four years and been passed by a select committee with cross-party support. “No one will come under the scope of the Food Bill unless they are selling or trading food for commercial purposes. Food grown at home for personal or family consumption, or given or exchanged for other food with friends is not within the scope of the Bill.” The Bill would require those involved in the commercial trade of food to operate under one of three regulatory systems, depending on the level of food safety risk involved. “Those in the lowest risk category — including small traders running roadside stalls or selling their own horticultural produce at farmers markets, charity sausage sizzles and bake sales — would simply receive free ‘food handler guidance’ information. They will not need to register anywhere, and will incur no extra costs. The government recognises

Romi Curl encourages readers to do their own research on the NZ Food Bill

that charitable and community events such as sausage sizzles, home bake sales, and other fundraising events are an important part of our Kiwi lifestyle. These will continue to occur as they always have.”

A Kumara Box of goodies

The Kaipara is a unique and beautiful place, encompassing both the east and west coasts and a great deal of diversity in between. Waipoua Forest, Kai Iwi Lakes, the Kaipara Harbour, our many beaches and the Kauri Museum are just a few of the attractions tourists ﬂock to our region to see — but do we really take advantage of our ‘home’?

set foot on a kumara farm. The world has changed too — technology is more sophisticated, farming has evolved and visiting the Kumara Box was a real eyeopener. I really had no idea about twenty-first century kumara planting, harvesting and production, and although I know the kumara is a native tuber to South America, here I learned the legend of Pou-ranga-hua and Hokio I recently had the and how the kumara came pleasure of accompanying Barry Searle points to the Kumara Box’s mural to New Zealand. some Ukrainian tourists of the Kaipara and explains how our mountains, lakes, on a visit to Dargaville’s Our visit was also harbours and ranges each represent a part of the human body famous Kumara Box, where blessed by the extensive we were warmly greeted by local identity, Warren Suckling knowledge of local historian, Barry Searle, who shared stories, — also known as Ernie — and his wife, May. I know about facts and figures about the toheroa, the migratory band-tail kumara, the toheroa, our landscape and the stories and godwit bird, which flies between the Kaipara Harbour and legends that are unique to Aotearoa — or so I thought! Alaska every year and our iconic kiwi and sperm whales. I Actually, I was quite embarrassed at my ignorance. left feeling enriched by the historical tapestry that is part of During high school at Ruawai College I often worked in the district I call home. To this end, it is pleasing to hear the good news from the kumara gardens to earn $6 an hour during holidays but of course, times have changed and since then I’ve barely Ernie, “We are going great guns down here and have already

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This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’. Photo courtesy Dargaville Museum

A Kaipara timber carrier by Brian Eastwood After more than twenty-seven years criss-crossing the Tasman Sea from Kaipara Harbour to Wollongong, Sydney and Newcastle, you would think that the barque Northern Chief could easily have sailed herself there and back again. A familiar sight on the Kaipara at Pahi, Aoroa, Aratapu or Te Kopuru, her usual track took her with a load of timber to Australia, back with a hold full of coal for Waitemata Harbour’s Chelsea Sugar Works and on to Kaipara in ballast. An average shipment was 250,000 feet of sawn kauri and a back load of 420 tons of coal and other goods. Sometimes part of the cargo such as bone dust and coal went on to Kaipara. Each round trip took an average of six or seven weeks before they were off again. Sometimes the actual voyage home from Newcastle was sailed in as little as eight days. A ship of 287 tons, Northern Chief was built in 1886 at Freeman’s Bay, Auckland, by Richard MacKay, an old sailor and boat builder. Built to

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Northern Chief — one of Kaipara’s hardest working timber ships

last, she was two years in the making. His son Captain John MacKay was her ﬁrst skipper and remained as master until his untimely death in 1903 from a knee operation that went wrong. He was aged 46. Out in all conditions and all seasons, the usual troubles suffered by seamen and their ships occasionally came the way of Northern Chief. But in spite of averaging ﬁfteen or sixteen passages through Kaipara Heads each year for more than twenty years, she apparently never tangled with the bar. John Stallworthy recorded her having a slight collision in 1911, but that was just with Aoroa wharf. Once narrowly missed by a water spout that burst 25 feet away, she later had a close encounter with a whale that insisted on using her sides to rub the barnacles off its back but it caused little damage. Among some rough Tasman storms one of her worst voyages took off her deck cabin, destroyed

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the navigating equipment and demolished the ship’s rails. The captain and mate had problems getting clear of the wreckage. Captain Johnson, a mariner of long experience, told of a 1912 passage to Sydney that he and the crew reckoned to be the worst storm they had ever gone through. Two seamen were lost overboard on one day in 1913 and nine years previously a ship’s boy, William Kassens, had fallen from the top yards into a dangerous sea. The captain, who was his stepfather, had to make the hard decision not to launch a boat to look for him. In 1913 Northern Chief was scrapped and sold to Devonport Steam Ferry Company for a coal hulk. Surprisingly, five years later shipowners Burns and Nicol refitted her as a schooner and placed her on the San Francisco run. She promptly broke all records on her second trip from New Zealand, sailing to America and home again in 44 days. But by 1934 it was all over and Northern Chief was left lying in the ships’ graveyard on Rangitoto Island, perhaps dreaming of those exciting days rushing in and out of the Kaipara Harbour. She was a fine ship that had served Kaipara well.

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Council Briefs from January 25 meeting of the Kaipara District Council In her opening, Councillor Geange reflected on the changes to driving licence testing from the Kaipara region and appealed to council to lobby the New Zealand Transport Agency. She also raised the issue of whether ‘city people’ should be made to drive on metal country roads to improve their overall driving skills — just as Kaipara learners will have to drive in denser traffic, with traffic lights and roundabouts. Representatives from the St John Ambulance Service addressed council in regard to the concept plan for Mangawhai Park Ambulance station site. Riverside Holiday Park representatives also attended the meeting to speak on the request for a right of way on esplanade reserve at Mangawhai. Mangawhai St John Ambulance Service: Concept Plan Mangawhai Park Site Council have approved St John Ambulance Service’s concept design for its proposed station site on Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Park, with one exclusion. The proposed emergency helicopter landing area in the current plan will be removed but the land will be a cleared grass area. St John’s also needs to clarify the specific survey identifications of the already approved site and both St John will enter into collaborative discussions with Mangawhai Historical Society as to what form of screen planting will take place. The concept design includes removal of exotic plants of poor form in favour of sympathetic native planting. The look of the building will reflect a corporate structure with selected colour schemes to reflect the coastal setting and ensure that the building is unobtrusive.

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Riverside Holiday Park: Request for right of way Riverside Holiday Park has for many years used a portion of the esplanade reserve that bounds their property for access to northern areas of the holiday park and have requested that council formalise the right of way. No physical works are required for this however the holiday park has requested that the council provide/ resurrect bollards to define the right of way. Riverside Holiday Park has agreed to cover any associated costs and has maintained the esplanade reserve for some time. Council has rejected the ROW request on the grounds that it will be of no benefit to the community. Dargaville Wharf Pontoon: Deferment of Reinstatement A report on the options and costs of the reinstatement of the Dargaville Wharf Pontoon came back to Council for its consideration. This revealed that the quoted pricing for reinstatement or replacement of the wharf greatly exceeds the initial estimated cost of $5,000. Further investigation has resulted in a quote of $25,650 to $75, 695 and does not include any works or changes to the existing piles to secure the pontoons in place. Additionally, there is no council budget allocated. Council agreed that the Northern Wairoa River is an asset to the community and maintenance needs to be acted upon. The matter will be deferred by council who will actively seek community groups to work with council to find funding by summer 2012/2013. Initially it was thought that the Waka Ama Club might be able to come up with some funding. However, it does not have the funds and has decided that the river is not a safe place to train given the currents.

Council is in agreement that it is unlikely to have the additional funding of an estimated $6 to 8 million in place to complete the schemes in the available timeframe. The resolution is for the item to lie on the table until council’s February meeting pending further information. Service Contract Extension: Environmental Northland Limited An extension of the current contract for the provision of dog, stock and noise control, parking and bylaw management is required as it is unlikely that future delivery options will be arranged before this contract expires on March 31 2012. Council will negotiate with Environmental Northland Limited to deliver services under its existing contract for a maximum period of twelve months or until arrangements for the future provision of these services. Road Naming private right of way off Cames Road, Mangawhai: West Farm Drive The private right of way off Cames Road and opposite Kokopu Lane is locally known as West Farm Drive. The name meets Council’s Road Naming Policy 2009 and has been endorsed by council. Road Naming ﬁve private roads and access ways off Pearl Street, Mangawhai: Taranga View Road, Cape Rodney Place, Fern Bird Place, Matata Way and Pakiri Way. Five private roads in Mangawhai have had the above names endorsed.

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Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme (SWSS) Tinopai and Paparoa/Pahi: Withdrawal of Application Kaipara District Council has a draft proposal but that is as far as it has gone and the application is due to expire. For this reason, the Ministry of Health has requested that council withdraw its application for a funding subsidy if they do not intend to use it.

Fresh faces at St Joseph’s

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ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL

“Making a difference through faith and education.”

From Left: Glenis Guest, Principal; Rachel Chapman, Year 3 teacher; Jessica Waterworth, Year 2 teacher; Anna Dawson, Year 4 and 5 teacher; Tracey Barber, year 1 teacher; Pat Boon, year 6, 7, 8 teacher.

The St Joseph’s Catholic School staff and Board of Trustees are welcoming three new teachers this year and they are all from the Kaipara District. Anna Dawson is looking forward to being part of a small school. Having worked for Recreation Wellington, she brings with her strengths in physical and outdoor education and is a gifted sportsperson. Tracey Barber returns to the St Joseph’s community and brings huge skills to her year 1 class. Tracey is a qualiﬁed primary teacher, has worked in early childhood education centres and is halfway through her Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Experienced teacher Jessica Waterworth hails from Taupo and is interested in physical education and the outdoors. Jessica also has a passion and proven record of excellence in teaching literacy and maths. Rachel Chapman returns as the year 3 teacher and is excited about having an interactive whiteboard in her class to enhance learning. Rachel’s greatest strength is in maths and she encourages her students to extend their maths learning at home, using fun educational websites. She Year 6, 7 and 8 teacher Pat Boon is a former literacy facilitator and teaching advisor. She is also a mentor for the newer teachers in all areas but particularly literacy. “I love teaching in religious schools and have always wanted to teach here,” said Pat. St Joseph’s 2012’s programme of learning is shaping up to be educational and exciting.

St Joseph’s Catholic School’s values are based on the traditional ways of the Josephite sisters, who were founded in New Zealand by St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Mary set up schools in the remote areas of Australia and New Zealand. She was a down to earth woman, filled with the spirit of humility, loyalty and service, a woman of action who stood for dignity, compassion, healing and forgiveness.

“We must teach more by example than word.” Learning areas: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Science, English, Mathematics and Statistics, Social Sciences, Catholic Religious Education, Technology, Te Reo level one. • Actively involved in the community through sharing our music and singing with the elderly • Participation in local Sports Days • Show Day (calf club) • Art Exhibition • Ski Camp • MERC Camp • Boys Leadership camp in Central North Island • Student leadership day in Auckland • St Patrick’s Day celebrations • Raising funds for Cancer Society and Caritas • Our own swimming pool • Swimsafe trained staff • Catholic State-Integrated school teaching Catholic religious education under the umbrella of the Diocese of Auckland. St. Joseph’s School can enrol up to 5% non Catholic families.

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Summertime is a season to get outdoors, to enjoy hiking, swimming, cycling and all kinds of summer sports. Here are some of the locals who can help you make the most of it!

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In Dargaville the number one stop for natural health care is Health Options — a valuable resource for remedies based in nature and backed up by modern science. Here’s a word from the team at Health Options: Have you had an over indulgent Christmas and New Year? Is your gout playing up? Do you want to lose weight in the New Year but are not sure where to start? Well here at Health Options we have a wide range of detoxifying products to help kick-start your weight loss. We have a new hydro-detox wrap which is lovely and relaxing while drawing the toxins out of your body, or the traditional 7–10 day detox capsule and dietary plans — the choice is yours. Gout however is more common than you might think. It affects men and women and did you know that it’s caused by a build-up of acid in your body? It particularly affects people when they eat too much sea-food, rich foods and alcohol. All is not lost though with a change of diet, moderate exercise and some vitamins such as contained in vitamin C and Pantothenic Acid, or perhaps a drink of Tart Cherry on a daily basis, gout can be managed in the long term. Come in and see the helpful team for your February specials — or see the team for a nice relaxing massage or reiki treatment at a time convenient to you.

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Both the grace and balance of Tai Chi and the practical discipline of Shaolin Kempo are being taught in Dargaville this summer, with the ACC offering FREE Tai Chi classes to locals. This ancient art of ﬂowing movements and calm serenity is great for promoting balance, feeling good — and preventing falls. Shaolin Kempo on the other hand is a great form of exercise, and teaches not only self defence but also inspires conﬁdence.

Brian’s Gym is a busy hub for people of all walks of life this time of year, as folks get trim for the beach, get in training for summer sports, and look after their health in best way possible — by keeping ﬁt. Of course Brian himself is a huge asset to the gym, and his personalised training can make all the difference whether you’re looking to sculpt and tone or if you’re serious about your sports. Lyndsey Bargh is there to help with the aches, pains and strains which hinder many people’s enjoyment of a full and active lifestyle. With specialised and gentle physiotherapy techniques Lyndsey and her highly trained team can have you feeling on top of the world again this summer.

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Dargaville Skate Park revival by Joanne Speechly Dargaville skateboarders want a skate park and the reality is, it could be a positive for the community having a dedicated space for the growing sport. A skate park development was formed several years ago but in the last six months or so, much of the progress has been on paper and the project has fallen out of the limelight. Currently, the Dargaville Skate Park is a small area of concrete located on Logan Street, and committee fundraising means there is money in the coffers but more is needed. The project has the It’s written on the wall — Dargaville wants a skate backing of Te Runanga Ngati Whatua park! Pictured is keen businessman Greg Foster from and community development project Fosters Home Decorating and project co-ordinator Darlene co-ordinator Darlene Lange has been Lange who says positive action is needed — not vandalism working steadily on ﬁnalising the reports needed, in order to apply for further funding. members that are interested in helping,” said Darlene. The reports alone have cost $15,000. “We need people with a mouth who will Many of the skate park committee’s founding members have since moved on to work and talk about the skate park and get the word out travel outside the district and new blood is there. We also need members who can do some required to keep the project going and revive fundraising, such as sausage sizzles — people who will get out there and get things done.” enthusiasm. The Dargaville Skate Park Committee is “Initially, we really needed skateboarders on the committee so they could help out with the holding a public meeting on Thursday February park design. Now, we just need more committee 2 at 2 Station Road Dargaville.

Growing rural industries gaining new Dargaville hub With the agricultural and forestry sectors leading New Zealand’s economic recovery from the international financial crisis large numbers of jobs and millions of dollars in export earning rely on the machinery which keeps these industries going. Every hour off the farm or out of the forest costs money, and it’s not just tractors, harvesters, skidders and logging machinery which form the backbone of our rural infrastructure. A small army of truck drivers ply the highways each day to help turn raw materials into business success. Since the early 1990s the key players in the Kaipara’s primary industries have come to respect the hard work of Dargaville’s Gas and Tyre Services, specialists in heavy transport and heavy machinery tyres and lubricants. Gas and Tyre maintain three on-site fleet trucks to keep all that heavy gear in action, but key to their operations is their service centre in Dargaville, which is undergoing an expansion to meet market demand. It’s an indication that forestry, agriculture and transport are growth sectors — and one which confirms Dargaville’s status as a primary industry hub, catering to the successful dairy sector as well as logging, beef and crop cultivation (including our famous kumara fields). The new extension at Gas and Tyre is being constructed by the

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Dargaville ﬁrm of King Brothers Construction. King Brothers have selected local specialists such as Awakino Contractors, Vuletich Construction, Newman Engineering, Firth Concrete, and the Plumbing and Heating Centre to assist them, making this a real local initiative and proving once again that the skill base in Dargaville is up to any project — there’s no need to go out of town. The team at Gas and Tyre services would like to thank all the workers who have made this project come to fruition, as well as their loyal customers to whom they guarantee many more years of excellent service from their new and expanded premises.

Taste of the Kaipara An idea has been brewing among members of the Kaipara Business Forum — and it sounds very delicious. Ahead of March’s Kaipara Kai Festival, expressions of interest are being sought regarding a Kaipara stand at Taste of New Zealand. Taste of New Zealand is the country’s ultimate food and beverage festival, attracting thousands of people from here and overseas. Don and Teresa Windley — Keen to The business forum’s represent Kaipara at Taste of New Zealand informal proposal is very much in the initial stages and largely depends on interest from local producers who are keen to attend and meet the selectors requirements. “If we get a good response, the numbers work and get we can get a syndicate together, then I’ll put it to council,” said economic development facilitator,” Chris Donahoe. Mangawhai’s Echo Valley Olives has held a stall at Taste of NZ but co-owner Don Windley said he would be keen to be part of a Kaipara contingent. Last year, Ruawai’s Purple Monkey Finger vodka represented Kaipara at the Auckland Food Show. Taste of New Zealand will be held at Auckland’s Victoria Park from November 15 to 18. To register interest, businesses are asked to send product information to Chris at KDC before February 7.

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Southern hemisphere’s biggest fishing comp kicks off in Bream Bay Fishing is in the blood for a huge number of Kiwi anglers, and nothing gets the blood pumping like the thrill of the southern hemisphere’s biggest fishing contest. It’s a festival of sun, sea, scenery and skill as thousands of fishos gather together in the beautiful surrounds of Bream Bay to go head to head across a range of challenges. This year the major sponsors Century Batteries bring the Beach and Boat to a new level, with a whopping $220,000 prize pool up for grabs and all kinds of special events livening up the two-day celebration of Kiwi angling culture on February 24 and 25. It’s no surprise that folks from all over the country and indeed from around the world will be there for the fun. Along with the challenge of landing the biggest fish, there’ll be hot competition for the Furuno World Cup — the most coveted snapper trophy on earth with a big prize and maximum kudos attached. We’re also going to be treated to all the action in the Ocean Kayaks Kayak Fishing

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“This milk ina skools not much chop,” eh Dog? That wuz the boss’s commint wen I took him tha paper froma cattilstop while he wuz havin’ smoko wiv Ray, his new tracta driva. Acterly I’m surprised he give Ray a job, ‘cos Boss was always moanin’ wen Ray beat him ata pool table down ata camp ground wen wewuzon holyday. But anyway, Boss said ta me in Ray: “So Fonterror is gonna give the

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“Yep,” he sed. “Tha plan is thata free milk will boost up tha kiddies wot don’t get a good feed in tha morning at home. Wot they shud be doin’ is givin’ peeple wot don’t feed their kids a kick up tha jacksy, that’s wot. Cos if theres free milk, wot those useless parints gonna do is tell tha kids they gonna get fed at skool for free. Dosint solve the problim at all.” Sharlene came in then, frum mowin tha lorns. Boss got her a rideon mowa fer Chrissmiss, an’ she overherd tha Boss. Oh, deah,” she sez.” Speekin’ of skool. Wear havin’ a sports day, ana skool board wants ta make sure tha kids got plenty of tucka fer enerjy. So I sed you’d give a muttin fer tha hangy.” Boss didint say anythin’an’ so I looked up. He wuz goin’ sorta purpil ina face an’ open and closin’his mouf lika ﬁsh. Then he got sum werds out. “A mutton, a bloody mutton. I can’t affordta kill a sheep. Have ya seena stock schedyule, wimmin?” (He always calls Sharlene ‘wimmin’ wen he isint happy.) But no ﬂies on her eh? “One mutton. Dressed out an’ butchered. Sattiday mornin’ OR ELSE DEAH.”! Boss went wite asa sheep wen she used kapital letters. “Yes deah,” he muttered. Ray had already shot outa door, ana Boss wuz hard on ‘is heels. “Now,” sed Sharlene. “Wot about a biskit Billy.”? She’s a cool lady, eh? Cheers Billy

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Open every day from 11am till late Visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/funky-fish-cafe-bar to catch a summer of hot local music live at the Funky Fish!

nameleSS SOnS – One show only Sunday Feb 5th from 2pm.

L TOWN PIES

In the 4 Square Building, Maungaturoto.

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am Saturday 4pm Closed first Saturday of every month AND P I ZZA

+ Exciting NEW SUMMER MENU – just unmissable!

• DELICIOUS HOT HOMEMADE PIES

Funky Fish 34 Seaview Rd, Baylys Beach

REA

CaFé & Bar

Ph 439 8883

• Pizzas with a full range of favourites and Gourmet Pizza • Pastas Call Corina and the team Phone 09 431 9002

FEBRUARY 1 - 2012

Kaipara Service Directory AFFCO LIVESTOCK Terry North

RENTAL – Let us quote

Phone 09 439 5902

Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

Overalls, Dustcoats, Dirt and Dust Stopper Mats Cabinet Towels, Hand Towels, Tea Towels, Aprons, Washroom Hygiene Service Sanitary Units, Air Fresheners, Soap Dispensers Weekly servicing of rental items

106 Victoria St, Dargaville

Phone/Fax 09 439 7139 or 0800 808 820

CA MotorCyCles ltD

ENGINEERING (2002) LTD PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz • All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

“BEST RATES GUARANTEED! FIND A BETTER RATE LOCALLY AND WE’LL BEAT IT BY 5%”

100% Kaipara Owned and Operated

Stuart Sterling QFE Adviser

MAKES & MODELS

FARM / ATV / MX / TRAIL Parts, tyres, batteries and accessories 725 POUTO RD, RD1 DARGAVILLE 09 439 0170 • c.a.motorcyclesltd@gmail.com

Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

021 985 108 09 439 8651 09 439 6500 09 439 7425 stuart_sterling@amp.co.nz Representing

Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

and other leading companies

Farrand & Mason Ltd. GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

Dargaville

Self Storage

• Household Items • Boats and Vehicles • Surplus Stock • Documents • Retail Storage • 24 hr, 7 day access • Very suitable as trade Phone base for a Small Business

• Engagement Portraits • Weddings • Family Portraits

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

Conditions apply

LocaL D e aL e r s f o r :

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

nzphotography@live.com www.dragonseye.co.nz

Floor Sanding Locally owned and operated • Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747

Your Vision on Paper

Plans 4 U

Architectural Design & Draughting Services Email: gjsmith@ihug.co.nz Phone: Grant Smith (LBP-D2) 09 433 9774 or 021 433 462

Todd Mullinder

• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

Pump Technician/Fix It Man

Quality workmanship guaranteed

M 021 358 109 H 09 439 6125 mullindermob@xtra.co.nz

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

Lyn’s Creations

996 Pouto Road, RD1, Te Kopuru 0391

Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd) For all your paint and panel repairs

Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small Phone Lyn

09 439 0751

Your NO POWER Waste Water Solution

FREECALL 0800 66 77 47

JACK OF ALL

no job too big or small

Greg Brownie

• Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation

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

Best under pressure

021 22 33 470

51 Beach Road, Dargaville • www.dargavillestorage.co.nz

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available

Phone: 439 7335 Normanby Street Dargaville

Mike Collins

09 439 3075

E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

CERTUS Financial Group

SERVICING & REPAIRS ALL

subject to unit availability

Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172

Greg Newman Ph 09 439 0853 Mobile 027 258 9931 Email newman.horne@igrin.co.nz

Landscape Services & Sculpture on Commission

THE SXL5000 WORMORATOR Contact us today

0800 628 356

naturalflownorth@xtra.co.nz Mobile: 027 274 8262

RODNEY CONTRACTORS Earthmoving Specialists www.rodneycontractors.co.nz 0800 0H 2 DIG - 0800 642 344 021741998

“No job too small we look at them all.” Driveways * Housesites * Farm work * Cartage * Footings * Hole boring * 3.5 - 12 tonne diggers available * PHONE NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE

31 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Ph 09 431 8545 After hours 09 431 8547

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available

PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 Mobile 027 273 6865

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

UILDINGS SKYLINE B SERVICING THE KAIPARA AREA CONCRETE • Driveways – Footpaths • Cowsheds & Wintering Pads • Commercial & Domestic Floors • Colour Imprinting John Vuletich: • Colour Overlay 0274 972 116

VULETICH CONSTRUCTION LTD

Building & Civil Engineering Contractors 14 Normanby Street Ph 09 439 4700

SKYLINE BUILDINGS • Cottages • Sleepouts • Garages • Carports • Garden Sheds Your Kaipara Representative Robyn Webb: 0274 395 866

Member of the NZ Master Concrete Placers Association

FEBRUARY 1 - 2012

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 8 February 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 6 February 2012. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

Situations Vacant

Work Wanted

Public Notices

BUS MECHANIC Vacancy for a part time mechanic (at least 3 days per week). To provide schedule servicing and routine maintenance of our fleet of buses and coaches. Class 2 licence and high standard of workmanship required. Call Lyndon 021 965944 or email lyndon.l@xtra.co.nz.

BACK 2 WOOD Demolition. For your renovation needs. Servicing Northland — Auckland. Specialising in Windows, Doors & Ranchsliders. Also Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing & More. www.back2wood.co.nz Phone 09 408 7163.

AGM MEETING at 7.00pm on Thursday, 9th February – Netball Rodney Centre, Wellsford. Any inquiries, please give Tui a call 022 628 3238.

PAINTING. TAKING orders for wallpapering, interior/ exterior painting houses and other buildings. Competitive rates, quality assured. Contact John at Crawford Solutions 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL Budgeting Service. To make a booking call 09 439 8592. We also offer a complete money management service if required.

½ PRICE Beds — Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243.Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm.

TOP UP YOUR INCOME! Walkers, work flexible hours close to home. Deliver & collect 120-200 catalogues pw. Car, phone, internet & cheerful smile required. Keep fit and turn your spare time into CASH!

Ph/txt 021 144 4882/0800 500 005 or apply online

www.homecaredirect.co.nz

PEUGEOT 306SR Auto 1996, white 4 door saloon, one owner 1700cc Great condition. Radio casette, Air Conditioning, Tow bar, 130,000kms, New cam belt & battery. Just serviced $3900 Phone 09 439 8911.

bright leaf

bark Mulch In BULK ™

For repairs or replacements of your roof or spouting, Call us today for a free onsite consultation Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Ph berNie 09 439 6785

SPOUTING, KITCHEN FIXTURES & DRAINLAYING Ask the experts first and see

Plumbing and Heating Centre

for sales and installation

09 439 6123

 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Waterblasting • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. 10% discount for senior citizens. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750. OFFAL HOLES 750 dia 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 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed Ph Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Wanted to Buy OLD FIREARMS, militaria and ammunition. Phone evenings 09 439 4323 Derek Kelly. TOBACCO PLANTS or seeds, TXT Lance 022 083 5808.

WATER BLASTING Houses, cowsheds, driveways etc. Also spouting cleaning. Crawford Solutions 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376.

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

ROOFING

 0800 326 123

excellent moisture retention & weed suppression

Homecare

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.

Buildings Manager Full time – covering weekends

09 439 1505 027 614 6309 NEED A PLUMBER? THEN CALL THE BEST!

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors - Trucks - Roofing Iron Batteries, Copper - Brass - Aluminium etc. Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

Supplies - Repairs - Maintenance.

Phone 09 439 4940

New installations, upgrades & renovations, burst pipes, hot water cylinders, kitchens & bathrooms.

Work with your local licensed dealer

A house is available.

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Closing date 17 February 2012 Contact admin@kaurimuseum.com or Telephone 09 431 7417 Please apply to Administration Manager The Kauri Museum 5 Church Road MATAKOHE 0593

Plants and Nurseries SUMMER SALE Weekly specials on quality native plants during February from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. This weeks specials Coprosma Robusta, Renga Renga’s, Green Flaxes, Cabbage Trees all at $1.80 each incl GST for purchases of 50 or more while stocks last. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223. Open Saturdays 10am–4pm and at other times by prior arrangement.

To Let BAYLYS BEACH cute and cosy 1 bedroom bach, pets welcome, no smoking, please phone Rolf Weight 021 125 6954.

BATHROOM WARE

DARGAVILLE

Full range of

RIVERSIDE

Bathroom ware,

T PR ODUCE MARKE

Tapware, Kitchen sinks and more at Plumbing and Heating Centre

 0800 326 123

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Thursdays 2.30-5.30pm AD Focus Carpark, Dargaville Fresh & Local

Little River Transport Ltd

We seek a person with a high level of motivation, enthusiasm and commitment at one of New Zealand’s premier heritage and tourism attractions. This experienced person should have initiative and be an effective team player. Job description or for details contact Colleen Glass

BEE SWARMS required, Dargaville area, Phone Bruce 09 439 6003.

Plumbing and Heating Centre Phone today 09 439 6123

 0800 326 123

Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply)

All Beef hung for two weeks Bookings are essential

Salamis now available Over 25 years experience • Return deliveries by arrangement For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette Ph 09 439 2020 • 021 401 934 Ah/Fax 09 439 2910 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Advertise in the Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

0800 466 793

Maize Maze Open Day Saturday February 4th Cnr SH12 & Baylys Beach Turn Off

OPEN WEEKENDS 10am – 4pm or by appointment

Dargaville Lions 09 439 7464

ARTY FARTIES INC PAPAROA We are changing the way our Markets work.

We will run markets only on long weekends or special public holiday weekends. The next market will be on the A/P Show weekend, which is 4th February. This will be a great day for stall holders as there are many hundreds of public enjoying the A/P show in Paparoa. We are calling for stall holders to register with us before the weekend of the 4th Feb. we need to confirm space and set up a plan of layout. To become a stall holder for this special market.

Please call Arty farties on 09 431 6655 or Ann Shanks on 09 431 6229. Next market after that will be Easter weekend.

Listen to Big River FM

“It’s your Community Radio Station”

big big river river fm fm Dargaville 98.6 FM Ruawai 88.2 FM 09 439 3003 sales@bigriverfm.co.nz We’re looking after your community in so many ways

Be Careful on the roads Drive Safely this Summer

FEBRUARY 1 - 2012

www.pggwre.co.nz

162 Hectares (400 Acres) Dairy/Beef

Arapohue

• Rolling to hill contour, well tracked with reticulated water to 18 paddocks • Long road frontage • Older home has expansive rural views • Disused woolshed and good cattle yards • Approximately 300 acres grassed, 40 acres pines, balance in Kauri and natives fenced off

Retiring Vendors want this sold on or before 15th February 2012

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: DAG1945697

Barry Banicevich B 09 439 3342 M 021 999 591 H 09 439 4874 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008

Roper & Jones State Highway 12

OPEN HOME

Family 4 bedroom home with built in wardrobes. Large sunken lounge with built in fireplace. Private & secure yard featuring a garden sheds and a few fruit trees. Large double garage & workshop. Open Home Saturday 4th February 10–11am $345,000 Ref 3024 RACHAel de VRieS 021 943 900

7 Clyde Street

Secluded superior lifestyle, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 2+2 garages. Extensive decking, landscaped BBQ area. Rural views 3½ acres on edge of town. Has to be seen to be appreciated.

Stunning 4 bedroom. 3 designer bathrooms. Beautiful kitchen with quality fittings. Under floor heating & ducted air-conditioning. Isn’t it time you spoilt yourself?

$550,000 Ref HL2020 RACHAel de VRieS 021 943 900

$595,000 Ref 3022 RACHAel de VRieS 021 943 900

Mapuna Road – Tangiteroria

5 Glamazina Road

OPEN HOME

3 large bedrooms (master with walk in dressing room). Sleepout with 2 bedrooms, plus a rumpus room. Open plan living. Enormous decks. Spa pool. 4 car garage. On 6397sqm in a picturesque valley. Short drive to Kai Iwi lakes. Open Home Saturday 4th February 12.30–1.30pm $317,000 Ref HL2021 RACHAel de VRieS 021 943 900

293 Waihue Road

4 Cobham Avenue

We put you first

Refurbished 3 bedroom property on approx 3 acres. Large north facing deck, open plan living with french doors onto deck. 8x6 garage, plus stock yards with loading ramp, unused milking shed, large barn & shade house. $269,000 Ref HL2022 CRAiG CleMenT 021 461 668

Quality family sized home. Open plan living with access to the covered, tiled patio. Generous sized bedrooms, the master, has en suite. Fenced and decked swimming pool. Landscaped grounds with views over Dargaville and surrounds. $489,000 Ref 3018 MiCHelle ToMlinSon 027 339 5937

72 Jellicoe Rd – Ruawai

Renovated and rejuvenated 3 bedroom home. Remodelled kitchen, new bathroom, heat pump. Private deck off the lounge. Back off the road the for privacy with a nice selection of shrubs & fruit trees offering rural views over that back fence. Drive through garage. $185,000 Ref 3025 MiCHelle ToMlinSon 027 339 5937

lusk Road – Ruawai

Business & lease for sale – Maungaturoto

REDUCED

PRESENT ALL OFFERS

Back of Ruawai, 121ha, 299 acres, rolling contour, dam water and trough. Good set of yards. Come and view me NOW! 2 options: $975,000+GST or GC, including home. $725,000+GST if any, bare land excluding house and approx 4 acres. Ref HL2003 JoHn PoWell 021 439 555

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville

A pub with great history, garden bar, dining room, loads of accommodation, managers living, and even a rumoured resident ghost. Call now to view… Jill WilSon 021 505 712

roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295

Licensed under REAA 2008