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Celebrating good citizenship u by Andy Bryenton

Four recipients have been awarded the highest honour bestowed by the Kaipara District Council at its annual citizens’ awards last week.

Dargaville pool’s financial woes

The Dargaville community swimming pool provides recreation and sporting opportunities, but a recent report …

Three Waters leaves council high and dry

The replacement for Three Waters will come with no government assistance or underwriting, despite the need …

Safety requires a neighbourly spirit

Recently, the Dargaville Police has been concerned about rural burglaries and people riding trail bikes and quads …

Noel Moran, Peter Hames, Tui Hutchinson and Colin Gallagher were all awarded for their community work and contribution to Kaipara society at a presentation held at the Lighthouse Function Centre. Mayor Craig Jepson presented the awards, which have been a KDC tradition for more than a decade. “This is one of the most anticipated and enjoyable jobs I have as mayor,” said Mr Jepson as he introduced the four award winners. “They have all made an important contribution to their communities.” Noel Moran was applauded for his work with the Lions Club, where he served in every officer’s position and was the driving force behind 10 Dargaville Christmas parades. He served for three decades as a volunteer firefighter while being heavily involved in several sports, such as rugby, cricket, golf and squash. In addition to all of this volunteer work, Noel has given 10 years of his time as a Justice of the Peace. Peter Hames, the chairperson of Progressive Paparoa, was described as a tireless advocate for his town and its people. Instrumental in the foundation of Progressive Paparoa, Peter was also given accolades for his work in sports, especially table tennis. His fundraising work and advocacy for amenities for older citizens have been well noted, and he, like Noel Moran, is a Lions Club member in his community. Tui Hutchinson was awarded for her commitment to the development of young people in both Dargaville and Te Kōpuru, with an emphasis on learning and sports. Her organisation of after-

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p Citizens award winners Noel Moran, Tui Hutchinson, Colin Gallagher and Peter Hames with Mayor Craig Jepson (centre)

school programmes for tamariki and rangatahi spans athletics, rugby, softball and outdoor fitness and recreation, all of which she has been willing to organise for no cost and sometimes funded from her own resources. Finally, a special mayoral award was presented to Mangawhai community leader and one of the ‘architects of the Mangawhai Activity Zone’, Colin Gallagher.

As chairman of the MAZ committee for 12 years, Colin helped mastermind, fundraise and install a tennis court, skate bowls, two pump tracks, an outdoor fitness gym, a basketball court, soccer field, cricket pitch, volleyball area and a cafe. He also helped build the Gumdiggers Track and has been instrumental in helping host the town’s Christmas parade and concert events. ¢

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Dargaville pool’s financial woes

Dump fight goes to High Court

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The Dargaville community swimming pool provides recreation and sporting opportunities, but a recent report reveals that it’s suffering financially.

The fight against plans for a mega-landfill for Auckland rubbish in the Dome Valley has stepped up with two major appellants going to the High Court challenging an interim decision recently released by the Environment Court.

Kaipara District Council members were briefed early this month on the activities of Sport Northland within Kaipara. While its positive impact across many fields of recreation and fitness is well established, the operations of the Kauri Coast Community Swimming Pool were highlighted for reasons of fiscal underperformance. Spor t Nor thland owns p Dargaville’s Kauri Coast Community Swimming Pool provides big benefits for sports and recreation, but has the facility, and Community reported increasing financial losses for its operators Leisure Management (CLM) is contracted to operate the $6 million the proposal to reduce hours, which we pool complex. An annual Kauri Coast have done this year.” Community Pool Grant has been approved Pool attendance numbers were down for three years, with $358,724 plus last year to approximately 16,000. GST going from council coffers to the However, the inclemently cold and maintenance and operation of the pool, rainy summer was cited as a reason for until June 2025. this lack of patronage. Councillor Pera “Both Sport Northland and CLM have Paniora highlighted another reason for been making a loss each year,” said Sport the low uptake. Northland’s Stu Middleton. “For the last couple of summers, it “It’s been getting larger and larger. has been difficult to go there due to Until last year, it was about $75,000, constant closures to the point where and it’s getting to the point where it’s people don’t go any more as there is no quite a concern. We have been looking certainty that the pools will be open,” at ways to reduce that, one of which was councillor Paniora said. ¢

Just before Christmas, the Fight the Tip movement, leading opposition to the dump, announced it was “totally blindsided” by an interim decision calling for additional information. The court sent a 195page decision outlining conditions in which a dump consent could be granted. “We were totally blindsided p Sue Crockett (left) and fellow FTT executive Michelle Carmichael study the new appeal documents by this interim decision arriving just as everyone’s focus was on Limited, on ‘further work required to family and Christmas and holidays,” said identify whether the downstream area of landfill and the separation of waters can FTT executive member Sue Crockett. “Now, hard on the heels of the be improved to deal with high rainfall; decision, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua landslip or failure of the landfill along with and New Zealand Forest and Bird Inc some other provisions.’ The Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua appeal have filed appeal documents in the cited an error of law in the decision High Court claiming the Environment Court has made errors in law. After five involving a ‘common understanding’ of years of leading opposition to the tip, tribal boundaries. Forest and Bird lists seven errors in we are certainly in support of this new law and the Appeal Court action was legal initiative.“. In part, the Environment Court invited foreshadowed by the court, which said more information from the rubbish appellants ‘could appeal this decision or dump proponents, Waste Management await a final outcome.’ ¢

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Crowds curious for a taste of Dargaville’s newest pizza have caused issues with local retailers and business owners, as parking demand far outstrips supply.

p Dargaville’s newest pizza parlour has plenty of patrons but a lack of parking, leading to tensions within Parore Street

Pizza Hut opened its Dargaville branch last week, and promotional specials combined with natural curiosity saw hundreds of patrons descend upon the location. Long wait times were reported by some customers, as staff tried to satisfy the town’s hunger for novelty. However, parking issues were not limited to that first day and have caused concerns. “There has been a lot of disruption,” says neighbouring business owner Trevor Gwillim of Godfrey’s Chainsaws and Mowers. “The council has to look at more parking in the street.” Staff at his outdoor power equipment store and workshop report pizza patrons parking in driveways, private car parks off

the street, and leaving rubbish behind in the absence of outdoor bins. The corner location has two parallel car parks outside its doors on Parore Street and two more on Victoria Street. “Yesterday, private parking areas on the street were packed,” said Daniel Parkinson, who runs Morfett Autos on Parore Street. “If the Kaipara District Council does adjust the parking here to herringbone, it could be beneficial.” Parore Street currently contains a large median strip, which is often used for unloading freight trucks. Part of the street opposite the Dargaville Bowling Club could incorporate herringbone parking if part of this strip was removed, say some local business owners. ¢

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Weather boosts peanut trials

Three Waters leaves council high and dry

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Five planting sites across Kaipara and Northland are nearing maturity with high hopes that the five hectares will further progress plans for a viable local industry to produce commercial quantities of peanut butter.

The replacement for Three Waters will come with no government assistance or underwriting, despite the need for major works and debts accrued by previous Kaipara council regimes to be addressed.

“Peanuts are coming along nicely. Maturity testing will begin at the end of this month, which will give us a guide on when harvest will take place,” says project coordinator Northland Inc. Following a rain and flood devastated trial crop last year, growers are confident that the stable start to this p Sowing peanuts for this year’s trial crop year will justify their faith after the planting took place in October good. “We’ve already established that and November. some of the short-season cultivars that The Ministry for Primary Industries’ have been evaluated to date produce funding has been key to the project, which very good yields, and we’re really hoping was initiated in 2019 by Pic’s Peanut the weather plays its part this season.” Butter entrepreneur, Pic Pico, and has Northland Inc’s Greg Hall says seen the project led by Northland Inc to the benefits of a peanut industry in continue for a third season. In the first Northland are many as peanut crops year of trials, Pic’s plant in Nelson received add nitrogen and restore soil, “making 18 kilograms of peanuts pronounced them a great rotational crop. The trials superior in nutritional value to some allow us to assess the opportunity imports. While the inclement weather and potential benefits of industry stymied year two of the trial, Plant and establishment while minimising the risk Food Research, which is also taking part, for our agriculture farmers.” says the prospects are good. The project is led by Northland Inc with Business development manager funding from the Ministry for Primary Declan Graham says that the prospect is Industries and Picot Productions. ¢

“The reality is that all councils are under pressure,” said Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson. “We need to build water resilience, and at the same time, with these extra costs, the hard work will be to keep rates down.” Simeon Brown, the new Minister for Local Government, confirmed last week that the coalition’s replacement plan would see councils voluntarily band together to form Council Controlled Organisations, which would need to borrow money to pay for water infrastructure. The government would not underwrite these organisations or fund them. The prime minister was questioned directly about whether he could guarantee that the coalition’s water infrastructure scheme would not cost ratepayers significantly more. “All I’d just say to you is, this is the most efficient way of doing it,” said Christopher Luxon. “Leaving it to councils to fund within their existing arrangements and balance sheets, that doesn’t work.” “They’re kicking it back on residents and homeowners and washing their

p Mayor Craig Jepson says that the government needs to assist the council in the aftermath of Three Waters’ repeal

hands of a problem that needs a long-term solution,” said opposition local government spokesperson Kieran McAnulty. Mayor Jepson says that while his team is working hard to find ways to make a post-Three Waters landscape affordable, the government needs to assist councils that had planned, for two terms, for a Three Waters-based future. “They need to stump up and provide central funding. We definitely need the assistance of the central government,” Jepson said. ¢

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The Tangiteroria Marae committee has made improvements with working bees and fundraisers to its complex to make it a community hub once more. Out with the old, in with the new

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The Northern Wairoa A&P Show welcomed a record number of entrants for its indoor section of competition and also hosted resurgent numbers of livestock as visitors enjoyed a day in the country.

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Help in a handbag u by Andy Bryenton

A special appeal to help women in need is being wholeheartedly supported by volunteers from Dargaville. The Love Grace Handbag Appeal seeks to help women who have been victims of domestic abuse in honour of Grace Millane. The appeal is based on giving the essentials of survival to women who have sought the shelter of Women’s Refuge. “A ny t h i n g d o n a te d in Dargaville will go to our local refuge, so your donation stays local, and you are helping people in your community,” says SOS Kaipara community connector Cath Cowley. “It is often the case that p Cath Cowley of SOS Kaipara is promoting the 2024 Love Grace people come to us with Handbag Appeal absolutely nothing due to their circumstances. Our message is that such as shampoo and deodorant, sanitary each handbag does not have to be brand items, toothbrushes and toothpaste, new. It’s more about giving something lip balm, hair bands, make-up items and other small things that may have vital to someone in need.” The key to the appeal is not the to be left behind by women escaping a handbags themselves, which are handy, bad situation. Locals are encouraged to fill a handbag readily available containers. Many households have a spare. Inexpensive with these kinds of items and drop it off examples suitable for this cause are at the DCDB Seed offices, on Victoria Street, Dargaville, next to Fosters Home found in most opportunity shops. The important part, says Cath, is the Decorating. All donated handbags will go content. Those wishing to donate are to women in need at the time when they encouraged to fill a handbag with things most need a hand. ¢

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History on display u by Andy Bryenton

Two boards displaying a concise history of Dargaville and the Tunatahi area have been unveiled by the town’s Rotarians and mayor Craig Jepson.

p Mayor Craig Jepson (centre) officially unveiled a new historic information site for Dargaville, along with the Rotary Club members and council team who made it possible

The two large informative panels represent a project 15 years in the making, spearheaded by the Dargaville Rotary Club. The past four years have been spent by Brian Burnett and a small team of helpers researching the facts now gracing the boards. “I am very grateful to my Rotary Club colleagues for their backing and their attitude of ‘just go for it’,” says Mr Burnett. “A small committee of three set about the task — myself, Viv Trounson and Corin Schick. We were constantly amazed at what we were uncovering.” From anecdotes, news clippings, family histories, local legends and scholarly papers, the information was gleaned to fill in the history of the Dargaville area. From its pre-European days under the name Tunatahi to the foundation

of Joseph Dargaville’s planned town and the subsequent years of gumdigging, boatbuilding, farming and commercial enterprise. “I cannot say how many ‘final’ iterations we produced, only to find a minor but important omission, but we are now extremely confident that what you see today is as good as it can get,” said Mr Burnett. Rotary president Ben Hope introduced the project ahead of a short speech of dedication by mayor Craig Jepson, who praised the initiative of the Rotarians for undertaking this important historical work for the education of locals and visitors alike. The twin panels stand beside the Dargaville band rotunda, backdropped by the convergence of the Kaihū and Northern Wairoa rivers. ¢

Safety requires a neighbourly spirit u by Amy Fifita

Recently, the Dargaville Police has been concerned about rural burglaries and people riding trail bikes and quads without helmets in the community. “In the last year, rural burglaries have had a noticeable rise. We want to emphasise that just because people live in the country, it doesn’t make them safe,” said Sergeant Gavin Bruce. Sergeant Kiley Dalbeth says ensuring that gates, driveways and implement sheds are locked are p Sergeants Kiley Dalbeth and Gavin Bruce are encouraging neighbours to assist each other when needed and report important measures for crimes to the police to ensure a safer community rural residents to take. “Get to know your neighbours and cases, children have been on the back help each other out. The biggest issue without head safety gear, too. It is a is the lack of security. People isolated potential for serious injury and harm in in rural areas sometimes become a crash.” complacent, and we desire to change The Dargaville Police is encouraging that mindset,” said Sergeant Dalbeth. neighbours to note where the bike Despite the increase in rural and quad drivers are coming from. burglaries, annual burglary rates in Report crimes to 111 in an emergency Kaipara have decreased by 22% and or immediate risk or call 105 for nonan 8.3% decline in theft as of January urgent matters. 31. Overall, property crime in the district “We know that some residents are has reduced by 13% within the last year. concerned about the bike issue. We have “We are noticing adults riding made inroads, and, as a result, some unregistered quad and trail bikes on prosecutions are underway,” Sergeant the road without a helmet and, in some Bruce said. ¢

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The Northland Regional Council’s summer internship programme – a valuable opportunity for students to gain real life work experience – is coming to a close for another year as its young participants head back to their tertiary studies around New Zealand. The council has been offering the roughly three-month long internship programme for more than 20 years and with many of the typically young participants hailing from Te Taitokerau, says it is a great way to give back to the region’s communities. However, the benefits flow both ways...as well as the students gaining valuable practical experience across a wide variety of the council’s work, some also return to the council in fulltime roles once they have finished their studies. “Council is pleased to be able to offer this opportunity which will hopefully encourage some of the participants to return to council once they’ve

completed their studies to enrich the region and its people with their knowledge and skills,” the council’s Chair Geoff Crawford says.

Environmental Management Level 6 diploma. Next year she hopes to return and study for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biodiversity Management.

Chair Crawford says the value of the programme is reflected in the fact that it has enjoyed the support of successive Chairs, including himself, for many years.

She started her coastal science internship in late November and finished recently on 16 February. Her time with council was spent doing dune surveys and litter surveys on the coast.

Council People and Culture Manager Beryl Steele says the council hosted 17 interns over this summer, five of whom were recipients of the council’s Tū i te ora Scholarships. (The scholarships – which are now open for applications – each include $4000 to assist with study costs, plus paid full-time work experience with NRC over summer.)

She says she would definitely recommend the internship programme to others.

This summer’s crop of interns included Charly-Jade Cairns, 21, from Westport in the South Island, who is currently living in Whangārei and studying at NorthTec, and Cory Mackay, 20, from Whangārei Heads, who is about to start his third year of a Bachelor of Science degree at Auckland University. Charly-Jade is about to start her second year of study and she’s currently working towards an

“It has shown me a lot of what I’m interested in. It has been a good practical experience and is a lot different to studying.” Charly-Jade says she had worked independently for much of her time with the council which she had enjoyed. Cory spent his time working with the council’s compliance monitoring staff, mainly around the region’s marinas. He too would recommend internship and says he had very much enjoyed

the opportunities to work outside and explore what Northland had to offer. He says the experience had been a good indicator of the type of work someone could get into after completing a degree. He too started work with the council in lateNovember last year and finished recently. Beryl Steele says the internship programme is a valuable opportunity for students to gain real life experience where they can apply what they have learnt. “A number of interns have gone on to subsequently apply for – and secure – jobs with council so for us the benefits go both ways as it’s a valuable pipeline for future employees.” Even when interns’ careers took them to other employers, the council was privileged to be able to invest the time and effort involved to help them gain additional skills that would stand them in good stead.

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The Kaipara District Council has considered the future of camping across the district as two camping areas on the west coast move a step toward being leased.

Dargaville Hospice Shop provides financial support for the vital services of the town’s Hospice but needs a little community assistance to keep up the good work.

The KDC gave notice last week that it intends to grant a lease for the Glinks Gully Campground early in 2024. The council also intends to issue a lease, with a term of five years, for Kellys Bay Campground, which was closed this summer after serving holidaymakers for several decades. The KDC has a hand in many camping facilities across the district, ranging from being a landlord or leaseholder to working alongside community groups. The question asked at February’s council briefing was whether camping facilities should be run by the KDC at all, and if so, at what level of management? “Should we be in this business? I think that a strategic overview should address that question. How is it of benefit to our citizens and our ratepayers?” said councillor Mark Vincent. “It could be that there are non-cash benefits which can offset cash costs.” “You have private enterprises that would pay a bigger return to the council and reduce our liability. Could this be worth a look?” said mayor Craig Jepson. The consensus around the council table was that a single, unified strategy

The most vital part of this, says Hospice Shop manager Lorraine Baume, is a team of willing volunteers. A commitment to just a couple of hours each week can make a large difference. “Volunteering is good for the soul,” says Lorraine. She takes care of the day-to-day operations of the shop seeing all the donations of clothing, furniture, homewares and books are sorted, presented and turned into funds for p Lorraine Baume (centre) and just a few of her team of volunteers, taking a break on the couch they have placed on Dargaville Hospice. the main street for weary shoppers to enjoy “It’s very rewarding to do something like this, knowing that it Lorraine said there is a role to play directly benefits your community. It’s for everyone, from people to staff the also good to work alongside such good front counter to delivery and pick-up truck drivers, those who sort and price people. It’s a positive role,” she says. Funds generated here go directly new items and keep the shelves looking to Hospice services for people and full and tidy. Volunteers at the Hospice families in Dargaville and Kaipara’s Shop say it is a job that pays dividends west. While the goods on sale are in fellowship, pride, and in giving back to donated, volunteers handle all other the community. If you have some time to aspects of running what is effectively spare to assist their cause, please stop a big department store. It’s even on the in and talk to Lorraine when you are next site of Dargaville’s old DEKA shop. in town. ¢

p Councillor Mark Vincent asked his fellow KDC members to weigh up the direct and indirect financials and the social benefits of councilowned or operated camping grounds

towards campgrounds was desirable. With overseas visitor numbers topping 350,000 in 2023 and campground annual returns after expenses totalling more than $250,000 from Baylys Beach and Kai Iwi Lakes alone, camping space is in demand. There’s another fiscal factor in play, too; Northland tourism delivered half a billion dollars to the regional economy, even during 2020’s Covid-19 disruptions. ¢

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The students were celebrated by their peers, teachers and parents who attended the special assembly. Teachers of each room selected pupils from years seven and eight as student heads for the classroom. Some of the traits they looked for were excellent role modelling, diligence and demonstrating the school values — respect, honesty, security, responsibility, self-worth and whānaungatanga (kinship). “I desire to inspire other students to pursue and achieve their goals and will be the best leader that I can. I want them to reach for the stars,” said leader Miles Shannon. Leader Sarcha McDermott said it must run in her family as her p The Dargaville Intermediate School leaders exhibited various qualities, school values and initiative to be brother received the responsibility chosen for the responsibility when he was a DIS student. Leader Riley McPhee says she wants to exhibit by my steps and what I do,” said leader out and what we saw from them last honesty and responsibility to her cohort Hine Tawha. year. We identified those children who as they are the traits most significant Room nine teacher Justine Vallance would lead our students the best,” said to her. said she spotted her year eight principal Takulua. “I will lead with self-worth and classroom leaders last year. Literacy and All leaders were acknowledged with responsibility to guide the year sevens environment leaders were selected, as certificates and applause and will were house captains for Miro, Kōwhai, receive badges for their roles. More Tōtara and Rātā (physical education). leaders may be chosen as the year “We used information from an progresses, depending on what the application form we had students fill teachers see. ¢

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The choice to celebrate the traditional Māori name for Dargaville, Tunatahi, in the title of the biggest motorsport event to occur in the town, reflects a realisation of the cultural reach of sports. The Ventia Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi is coming very soon. Race series organisers have confirmed that top drivers have already signed up to contest the title of Best in the West across 115 kilometres of special stages, situated in the rural hinterland of the riverside town. Part of this major sporting event’s appeal is that it will put all eyes on the Northern Wairoa, with rally fans keenly anticipating this competition as the first stage of Rally Te-Ika-a-Māui, the rally of the North Island. Thus, it’s fitting that the Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi and the wider series it’s part of both have names reflecting the Māori culture and heritage of the places hosting them. Rally racing has always been a travelogue of interesting countries and exotic places. From Greece and Finland in Europe to places like Baja and Dakkar, rallying has introduced a global audience to the place names, languages and scenery of many nations. In proudly carrying a bilingual name, the Ventia Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi follows the

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A slash-and-burn series of repeals and cancellations has dismantled much of the water, resource consent and environmental protection legislation enacted by the previous Labour Government, but farmers are still cautious about how and when these will be replaced. perceived to be lacking from the former government’s plans. Mr Hoggard was at the centre of this debate, as at the time he served as Federated Farmers president. Now, some of the Federated Farmers leadership say that a two-year wait for certainty is two years too long. That is partly because regional councils are still in the process of tailoring local rules to fit the already-cancelled NPS. “This feels less than ideal,” said Feds vice-president Colin Hurst, speaking just after the announcement of the policy statement’s cancellation. “Simply pushing out the dates for implementation probably won’t be enough to have councils stop work on this because the National Policy Statement requires councils to give effect to the regulations ‘as soon as practicable’.” Others in the rural sector agreed, opining that 24 months in limbo could cause bureaucratic confusion. “The most important thing is that the regional policy processes to give effect to the existing legislation must stop,” said Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland. “Farmers need certainty and if those regional processes don’t stop, further measures will be needed to achieve that.” Opposition to the cancellation of the NPS-FM has come from a group of 50 prominent scientists, who lobbied the prime minister to retain freshwater protections. ‘To remove, replace or rewrite our country’s national freshwater policy at this time, so soon after it has been brought in, would be a terrible mistake,’ they stated in a letter to Chris Luxon on December 18. ¢

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Sharlene lookt atta papa agen and said: “Yer rite there, Deah. But on topa all that, guess wot? We got the Feel Daze starting up, too.” Boss hada bisckit from tray, and then I figgered he was rilly wurried about traffic, ’cos he gave me a bikkie, too, witch almost made me fall ova in shock. But, I just swallered an’ sed nuthing. Mite be the start of sumthin’ new? Sharlene was readin’ agen. “Detour roads are on schedule to be as safe and as high-quality as possible.” Boss spluttid in his cuppatees. “Yeah rite, Deah. Lookit wot happind last time the big hills was closed. Heavy traffick played havick with the Paparoa and Okley roads. Ignored that they were only for light stuff. I reckin afta a couple of weeks of detours we gonna have big problims, less they puta cop on duty atta turnoff..” Sharlene sed she reckind Boss was rite, too. “But neva mine Deah. We not too far ter go for the Feel Daze so the road’ll be OK for us then. An’ mum’s gonna come up and look after Billy, so we kin stay in town fer a bit of shoppin’ an’ stuff. A beer atta pub, too.”

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February

Northland Field Days — 29 February, 1st & 2nd March 2024 at Awakino Point East Road site. 9am to 4pm Thursday and Friday, 9am to 3.30pm Saturday. Events include lawn mower racing, fencing hub, mini mac rides, tractor pull, Northland Sheep Dog Trials, Doug the Digger, Caros Crazy Critters and Dargaville Fire Brigade. Lot’s to see and do. Heartland Services Inland Revenue Clinic — 29th February to discuss any of your IRD enquires, in person at Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Bookings essential by calling 09 439 7009. Hearthland Services Pae Manawa Clinic (Maori Land Court) — 29th February to discuss any enquires regarding your land, in person at Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Bookings essential by calling 09 439 7009.

March

Raise the Bar at Kaihu Hotel — 2nd March at 3pm. Door charge applies. Northern Wairoa Boating Club Boating Regatta — Saturday 2nd March. All boats welcome! Come along and join the fun! Food will be available on the day from the club rooms, along with other activities including bouncy castle and market stalls. First Aid Training — 15 March 2024, 8.30am to 5pm. Red Cross Facilitator, funded through Volunteering Northland. Dargaville Museum, ticket price: $30+GST per person for member organisations, $45+GST per person for non-member organisations. For more info volunteeringnorthland.nz/events/essential-first-aiddargaville-15-mar-23, admin@volunteeringnorthland. nz or phone 0800 865 268. Hot Rods & Harleys 2024 — 16th March 2024 at Northland Field Days site, Awakino Point East Road 10am–4pm, Come along for a great day out with live music, food trucks, swap meet and spot prizes. $5 entry on the gate and kids free. Festival 24 — March 16th at Ruawai Primary school grounds, 9am–4pm. Stall sites available, call Tina 021 151 1569. Public entry by koha plus free parking. Further info, Mal 027 443 6140. Top of the Rock — Sunday 17th March 2024 St Patrick’s Day. 5km or 10km run/walk. No entries on the day. Check in time 7.30am. Kids Fun Bike Ride — under 11 years, free to enter. Children will need a bike, helmet and shoes. Lots of great spot prizes. For more info www.kaiwakasport.co.nz/top-of-the-rock. Big Bike Film Night — 25 March 2024. Bringing the best cycling short films from around the world to you. ANZAC Theatre 6.30–9pm. Adults $21, under 16s $15. Book at www.trybooking.com/nz/events/ landing/11278. Heartland Services Inland Revenue Clinic — 28th March 2024, appointments to discuss any IRD enquiries in person at Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria St, Dargaville. Bookings essential by calling 09 439 7009.

April

Fireco Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon — 27 April 2024. Triathlon (Swim+Bike+Run): Try a Tri: 100m+10K+2K. Short: 350m+10K+3.5K. Long: 700m (or 1500m kayak) + 20K + 8.5K. Kids Tri (Swim+Bike+Run): 4–6 yrs: 50m+2K+500m. 6–10 yrs: 100m+4K+1.5K. 11–15 yrs: 150m+8K+1.5K. For more info www. runningcalendar.co.nz/event/kai-iwi-lakes-triathlon.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878. Maungaturoto Night Market — 1st Saturday of every month, 4–7 pm, at The Epicentre, 98 Hurndall Street. 021 0234 3632 kierenwilson22@gmail.com or Facebook. Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am– noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall). Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 11am–3pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall. Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am –12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village green, Paparoa. Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 8am–12pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.

Clubs/Organisations

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547. Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068. Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm– 7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153. Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444. Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info. Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts have moved to Parenga Street as at 24th October 2023 (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants). Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info. Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509. Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439. Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413. Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — meets 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. For info phone Brian 09 439 5959. Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs – the Warrior’s Lodge — Interested in games like Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, or other strategy games with models? Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema. Learn to 3d print, paint, play and design. Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays after school — 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505. Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626. Dargaville Menz Shed — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175. Dargaville Museum — Open every day except Christmas Day and Anzac morning. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555. Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust — is inviting people interested in joining them in overseeing the running of the Garden, contact Sheena, 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com. Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889. Dargaville Women’s Group — If you would like to socialise and share & care, feel welcome to come along and join our group of Ladies. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea (& maybe, a guest speaker) at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino & Normanby Roads, Dargaville. For further information contact Michelle, 09 439 2930. Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. All are welcome. Starts, Monday 19th February. Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training. Justices of the Peace — available every Thursday from 12–1pm at the Whanau Focus offices, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827. Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street. If you are riding the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park or you want to join the Kaipara Cycling Club go to join.hivepass. co.nz or email kaiparacycling@gmail.com. Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Our meetings are open to all. Contacts 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452. Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.

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69 Practice (3,3) 73 Variety show (5) 74 Still closed (8) 76 Wholehearted faithfulness (10) 81 Depict (7) 82 Spoken (6) 83 Watching (6) 84 Heat (4) 85 Souvenir (7) 86 Loving word (10) 87 Irked (7) DOWN 1 Small dog (5) 2 Unshod (8) 3 Minor actors (6) 4 Unworldly (5) 5 Affiliations (4) 6 Problem toenail (7) 7 High regard or respect (6) 8 Sides (5) 10 Tiny particle (4) 11 Disappointment (3-4) 12 Financed (6) 17 Wealth (10) 18 Science of reasoning (5) 22 About the matter in hand (8) 23 Competes against (5) 24 Enlaces (anag)(7) 26 Has (4) 28 Vague notion (7) 29 Maintenance (6) 30 Writing desk (6) 31 Aft (6)

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33 Subject (5) 35 Inferior in rank, status (5) 36 Monster (4) 37 Rescind (4) 43 Portable computer (6) 44 Swung barriers (5) 46 Booming (4) 47 Intermix (7) 48 Contaminated (6) 49 Flaking (5) 50 Reflect deeply on a subject (8) 51 Provoke (6) 52 Lurid stain (anag) (10) 53 Had debts (4) 54 Keep up (7) 59 High temperature (5) 60 Completed (4) 64 Dark wood (5) 65 Normal (8) 67 Airport bus (7) 68 Horse equipment supplier (7) 70 Turn into (6) 71 Make possible (6) 72 Capital of Austria (6) 75 Groom oneself (5) 77 Oust (5) 78 Wanderer (5) 79 Treaty (4) 80 Carnival (4)

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Closing date for classified advertising for the February 27 2024 edition is Monday, February 26 2024

FOR SALE

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CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine — Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415. HAY FOR sale conventional bales. Off Baler. Sensibly priced. Tangiteroria. 027 316 7647.

POP-UP SHOW HOME 1-3pm Saturday 24th February 27 Beach Road Dargaville

PLYWOOD 3.0M long, 12mm UT and H3.2. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.

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PUREBRED FOX TERRIER PUPS - vaxed, wormed & flea’d. Happy, healthy & confident. $700 ONO. Phone 021 0296 5455. SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573. TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

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GARAGE SALE — 16 Ripiro Drive, Baylys Beach, 9am–12pm on Saturday 24th February. House clearance. Everything must go.

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NURSERIES & PLANTS

TREE SERVICES

AUTUMN PLANTING 4 weeks away. 5000+ Hedging, shelter and landscaping trees. White & red bottlebrush only $6 & $8. Pittosporums from $1-$8. Wisteria only $5.00 this week. Got2Go Plants is open Tuesday-Sunday. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. Sorry no eftpos. Internet transfers or cash. 09 439 5556 / 027 488 3400.

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Position would commence as soon as possible. To apply for the position, please drop your CV and Application Letter off at the school office or email it to office@darghigh.school.nz Applications close 12pm, Wednesday 28th February 2024. If you have any queries please call Denise on 021 063 7540.

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MENTOR DRIVERS NEEDED

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Do you have a few spare hours a week? Could you help our students gain valuable driving practice? Dargaville High School is seeking mentor drivers to help students learn to drive. We need adults to take them out for one hour practice drives in the school car. This is a volunteer position and you would need to do a Police Vet prior to starting. DHS will provide basic training and support. PLEASE HELP US. Being a licensed driver is really important for employability and we are eager to help our students progress with this essential qualification. RING DHS 09 439 7229

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Due to the expansion of our Ka Ora Ka Ako (Free Food in Schools) programme we are looking for Kitchen Assistants and a Cook. Applicants need to be energetic people who would work well within our team.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

FOR ALL your residential window & door glass & hardware. Catdoors, window catches & stays, sliding door wheels etc. All types of glass upgrades & repairs. Phone Glens Glass & Joinery Services for a free quote & honest service on 021 0234 7086.

INSPIRATIONAL HOMES

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

GARAGE SALE

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.

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Nominations are open for the election of one parent representative to the school board. All eligible voters will receive a nomination form. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone in your community. You will also receive a nomination cover letter calling for nominations. Information on who is not eligible to be a board member is provided with the nomination form. If you need more nomination forms, contact the school office. Nominations close at noon on 4th March 2024 You may provide a signed candidate statement and photograph with your nomination. The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. As nominations are received, there will be a list of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election day, which you can view. Voting closes at 4pm on 8th April 2024 Sheree Marlow 02102560592 Returning Officer

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CLASSIFIEDS PUBLIC NOTICES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, corner Parore and Normanby Streets. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook. EMPLOYMENT CLINIC at Citizens Advice Bureau. Are you experiencing problems at work and considering taking action? For free, confidential advice from an experienced employment advocate call 09 439 6100 or email dargaville@cab.org.nz to make an appointment. First clinic will be Friday 23 February. TE PUNA O Te Reo O Tākiwira Te Kōhanga Reo — AGM 12th March 2024, 5:30pm @ Kōhanga Reo. 38–40 Finlayson Park Avenue, Dargaville. TINOPAI POOL Club Annual General Meeting Saturday 3rd March 12 o’clock at the pool club. WOULD THE PERSON who removed the Volvo & Toyota station wagons from RD5009 Te Wharau SH14, please contact owner on 027 573 9046.

The Northland Agricultural Research Farm Inc AGM is on the 22nd February 2024. 10.30am Farm Walk AGM will follow Held on farm at 531 State Highway 12, Dargaville. ALL WELCOME Ph Nicola on 021 346 061 for more information.

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the February 27 2024 edition is Monday, February 26 2024 PUBLIC NOTICES

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is the 7th of March 2024, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

AGM

Te Houhanga Urupa 11am Sunday 17th March 2024 at Te Houhanga Marae Station Road, Dargaville To be followed by a shared lunch Evenings: 09 429 8282

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Robin Phillip Dickens of Maungaturoto, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 35 Hurndall St Maungaturoto 0520 known as Maungaturoto Historic Inn. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Hotel.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Kaihu Valley Rugby Football Club Incorporated of Kaihu, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of a club licence in respect of the premises situated at Kaihu Wood Road, Kaihu and known as Kaihu Valley Rugby Football Club. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Sports Club. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Sunday to Friday 2pm to 10pm, Saturday midday to 1am Sunday. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or The Hub 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. 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 only publication of this notice.

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(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Northern Wairoa Hotel 2019 Ltd of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on-license in respect of the premises situated at 70 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as The Northern Wairoa Hotel.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 1am the following day.

This is the first publication of this notice.

The plan details local roading projects proposed by Northland’s three district councils, and state highway projects put forward by the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. It also includes the strategic planning and public transport functions delivered by the Northland Regional Council. It is the blueprint for transport spending across Northland and our bid for central government transport funding assistance. Your feedback on this document is important to us.

Feedback closes 4.00pm Friday 15 March 2024.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

No objection to the issue 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.

On behalf of the Northland Regional Transport Committee, we are seeking feedback on the Regional Land Transport Plan.

To ﬁnd out more – including information on have your say events we are holding throughout the region – visit www.nrc.govt.nz/transportplan or contact us on 0800 002 004.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Hotel.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

HAVE YOUR SAY: TRANSPORT PLANNING FOR NORTHLAND

www.nrc.govt.nz NGĀ MAUNGA WHAKAHII O KAIPARA DEVELOPMENT TRUST NOTICE OF DAY OF ELECTION, KAUMĀTUA CONFIRMATION AND AGM Nominations Received

Notice is given under the Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Development Trust Deed of Trust that the following persons have been nominated as General Trustees (subject to the completion and outcome of Ministry of Justice checks): General Trustees (3 Vacancies): BLAIR, Mihi MERCER, Tamaki SYMONS, Peter BOSCH, Leigh MOEKA'A, Mihi TUTARA, Te Aniwa HARWOOD, Darlene PIHEMA, Joe URUAMO, Edward Tama KAPEA, Te Arahi POVEY-SAMSON, Glendith WALTERS, Tracy KAPEA, Te Kurataiaho SHERARD, Jane

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 10pm.

As there are more candidates than there are vacancies to be ﬁlled, an election will be held between the listed candidates under the First Past the Post electoral system by postal, online and ballot box voting. Each Adult Registered Member who is recorded on the Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Register shall be entitled to vote in the election for General Trustees.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Kaumātua Trustee (1 Vacancy):

Election and Confirmation Hui An election and confirmation hui, at which the respective candidates will have the opportunity to present, will be held at the Waimauku War Memorial Hall, 24 Waimauku Station Road, Waimauku at 10am on Saturday 9 March 2024. If a candidate does not attend the election and confirmation hui, they will no longer be eligible for election or confirmation.

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.

Voting Papers Voting papers will be posted to eligible voters of Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Development Trust from Mon 18 March 2024. There are three methods of voting: i) postal voting - closes at 5pm, Wednesday 17 April 2024; ii) online voting - closes at 5pm, Wednesday 17 April 2024; or iii) ballot box voting - available on Saturday 20 April 2024 at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) from 10am - 12 noon.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on the 13th February 2024.

LOVE MUSIC? HOST YOUR OWN RADIO SHOW Share your favourite tunes with Kaipara, and worldwide online. Free, full training provided - Jazz, Reggae, Hip Hop, Funk, Blues - any kind of music. If you love it, we want to help you share it, and make it easy and fun. Email or phone today.

WILCOX, Glenn

A confirmation vote will be held by postal, online and ballot box voting, which will require a vote of more than 50% of valid votes in favour of the confirmation. Each Adult Registered Member who is recorded on the Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Register as being 60 years of age or over shall be entitled to vote in the confirmation vote for the Kaumātua Trustee.

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COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS – NEWS YOU CAN TRUST

Special Voting Special votes will be available throughout the voting period (from Monday 18 March 2024 to 5pm, Wednesday 17 April 2024) for adult registered members who have lost, destroyed or not received their original voting pack. Special votes are available during this time by email: info@electionservices.co.nz or phoning the Returning Office on 0800922822. Special votes will also be available at the AGM on Saturday 20 April 2024 between 10am and 12 noon.

Annual General Meeting The Trust wishes to advise that an Annual General Meeting for Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Development Trust will be held at the Waimauku War Memorial Hall, 24 Waimauku Station Road, Waimauku at 10.00am on Saturday 20 April 2024. Matters to be discussed at the Annual General Meeting are as follows: 1. Karakia 6. Duly audited Consolidated Financial Report 2. Apologies 7. Approval the appointment of Auditor for 3. Minutes of Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Development Trust next Income Year and Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Tari Pupuritaonga Trust 8. 2024 election results AGM held on 26 March 2022 9. Pātai 4. Chairpersons Report 10. Lunch 5. Annual Report Dated at Helensville, 13 February 2024

Dale Ofsoske, Chief Returning Officer Independent Election Services Ltd for Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Development Trust

Election Services - 0800 922 822

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IN 24 MONTHS

FEATURES 580cc engine, 41hp Two drive modes Power steer Hill descent control 680kg tow capacity 250kg rear tray capacity Alloy wheels Limited slip rear differential 3500lb winch Available in Velocity Grey

*4.99% p.a. interest rate fixed for the 24-month term of the loan. An upfront deposit of 1/3 of the RRP, a $130 UDC establishment fee, a $10.35 PPSR fee, a monthly maintenance fee of $2 and a $300 dealer origination fee apply. Two further payments of 1/3 of the RRP are to be paid on the 12-month loan anniversary and the 24-month loan anniversary. This offer is only available on CFMOTO CFORCE 400 EPS, CFORCE 520 EPS, UFORCE 600 EPS & UFORCE 600 EPS FARM SPEC models purchased between 1 December 2023 and 31 March 2024 (while stocks last). The loan is provided by UDC Finance Limited. UDC’s lending criteria, standard terms and conditions apply. This offer is available through Approved CFMOTO dealers only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or offers.

Maungaturoto Motorcycles 117 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto P: 09 431 8555 Northland Powersports 15 Rewa Rewa Road, Raumanga, Whangarei P: 09 437 5451 Rouse Motorcycles 1 King Street, Hikurangi, Northland P: 09 4338 471

*Ride away prices quoted exclude GST.