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Our Spanish-Kiwi life
Six months here, six months there, living summer all year round — it may seem like a dream come true …
p Paparoa Primary School’s Room One class had an exciting time during their school camp at Mrs Tavinor’s house at Whakapara. They cooled off in the swimming hole, challenged Hukerenui Primary School pupils to a game of scatterball, went to the Jack Morgan Museum of old inventions and machines and visited the Whangarei Gliding Club at Puhipuhi.
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Camp families celebrate 100 years at Baylys Beach u by Colin Patterson
A century ago a group of Dargaville residents went to see a local farmer.
Dargaville man remembered with run Friends of a Dargaville man killed in a West Australian mine came together last week …
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That farmer, a Mr G. J. Bayly, owned a strip of land 14 miles long and one mile wide on the coast. The townies asked Mr Bayly if he would sell a few acres of his land for a camp where the members could put up holiday cottages. Mr Bayly agreed and so in 1914 the Baylys Town Camp Club was born. One hundred years later the descendants of those families came together over
the weekend to celebrate a century of living life next to the beach that bears Mr Bayly’s name. Among them are Brian Gaukrodger and his wife Nita. Mr Gaukrodger is now retired after many years as Dargaville’s pharmacist. Mrs Gaukrodger says that when the camp was set up rules were written, some of which sound quaint. “The camp was limited to 17 cottages. No dogs
were allowed because of the proximity to the farm and Mr Bayly didn’t want dogs chasing his sheep. No building operations were permitted between December 1 and February 14, while people with infectious diseases were not welcome between the same dates.” The camp’s rules and practices also encouraged social activities. continued on page 10 …
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
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The Pa Boys Join three-piece reggae band the Pa Boys as they embark on the great New Zealand musical road trip of their lives, from Wellington across the North Island. It’s a journey of discovery, with lots of soul and a soundtrack that’s both catchy and 100% Kiwi! Twelve Years a Slave The story of free black man Solomon Northup, captured by illegal slave traders in the 1800s and sent to the brutal cotton plantations of the American South. His quest to escape and return to his home in New York becomes a fight for survival as he faces the cruelty of sadistic landowner and slavemaster Edwin Epps. Saving Mr Banks The true story of Walt Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’ - and the behind-the-scenes tale of how the children’s classic was made. Walt, and author P. L. Travers, must see eye to eye before her timeless novel can become his blockbuster movie. But will the prim Englishwoman and the boisterous American mogul ever agree? August: Osage County A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Featuring the talents of Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep in an all-star cast. Winters Tale Stars Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, and William Hurt. A lush, century-spanning romantic drama with a
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p Te Kopuru School’s 2014 leaders were announced recently at a school assembly, which was followed by a celebratory morning tea with proud parents, grandparents, staff and leaders. Pictured from left are: (back row) Jaeshana Kira, Phoebe Collis, Nico Zwaans, Jamiee Rangitaawa, Ethan Taylor, and Cullen Alick. In front (from left) are Gizelle Ironside, Jessie Newick, Dianne Lim, Enya Hill, Allyssa Lopez, and Zackary Boys.
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p Looking a little nonplussed are Paparoa fire party crew leader, Peter Risbridge, centre, and brigade treasurer Graeme Marks, right, when quizmaster and local identity Ralph Williams arrived to present them with a cheque for $600, the proceeds of a pub quiz night. “Out of the blue,” said the firemen. “A great contribution to our work.” The funds had tentatively been raised for a suggested CCTV project in Paparoa. However, the volunteer quiz organisers decided a more practical use for the money was putting it on the front line of volunteer service to the community. “We thought that local service work was a special effort that deserved to be recognised,” said Mr Williams.
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Are We Officially Dating A romantic comedy with Zac Efron embroiled in a thoroughly modern relationship. No deep thought provocation here! A really light and funny watch — perfect for dates! Also starring Imogen Poots, who seems to be everywhere these days. Philomena With the outstanding talents of British actors Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, this extremely popular movie follows a jaded political journalist’s quest to help re-unite a mother and son long separated. Powerhouse performances define a touching story of redemption and family. The Book Thief Set in the darkest days of Nazi tyranny, this story follows the fate of young foster child Liesel as she comes to terms with her new family. Set against a backdrop of war and oppression, the tale hinges on the family’s attempt to save a Jewish refugee from Hitler’s anti-Semitic purge.
p She’s heading into her second century on the waters of the Kaipara Harbour, but this venerable old lady of the sea can flick her skirts at many of her juniors, and she showed how at the recent Pahi Regatta. Built in 1903, as a barge scow and after a variety of sea-going roles, Vesper is now seeing out her days as a fishing boat. But at the regatta, she came home with some silverware, cleaning up a couple of handicap launch races. Her skipper, Lance Matich, reckons he had his heart in his mouth a couple of times. Other competitors reckon Vesper’s triple skin kauri hull might be her secret of success.
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 25 - 2014
Congratulations from chair of Kaipara District Council On behalf of my fellow Commissioners it is a great pleasure to congratulate the Northland Field Days organisers on their drive and initiative to organise this year’s Field Days. We welcome the many exhibitors and thousands of visitors to Dargaville and the Kaipara District. This year marks a special milestone — Northland Field Days is 30 years old. We salute those who developed the original concept and those organisers and volunteers who have expanded the event from the initial 80 sites at the Dargaville Racecourse, to 550 exhibitors at today’s property on Awakino Point East Road. It is a credit to you all. The benefits to our district are numerous. Our agriculture, forestry and horticulture industries add immense value to New Zealand’s economy. They dominate our important export trade. While some have forecasted their demise from this position over the years, they have in fact just grown in strength and importance. Their growth has been accompanied by the striving for excellence by those in these sectors, to match the demands from customers abroad — for food products that are safe for consumers, for products that are organic, for products that consume renewable rather than finite resources. The Northland Field Days offer a wonderful opportunity for farmers, lifestyle-block owners, equipment and technology businesses and the community in general to get up to
p Chief Commissioner John Robertson
speed with latest innovations that support these traditional and developing industries. Enjoy your experiences. Northland Field Days also provides a great chance to showcase our district and its opportunities to visitors. The Kaipara District Council wishes a successful 30th Northland Field Days. ¢
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President’s welcome “On behalf of the Northland Field Days Committee, I would like to extend a big welcome to all our exhibitors and visitors to Northland and our event,” says Lew Duggan, President of Northland Field Days . Site preparation is nearly complete, with committee members having worked extremely hard to ensure that the grounds were ready for the first lot of marquees to go up a couple of weeks ago. Mr Duggan says, “I would like to acknowledge the great job the committee does, each volunteer member plays their own part in what we do and when things come together like they have this year you know that we are working as a team.” “We not only see this event as the perfect opportunity for town and country to unite, share and promote the wonderful lifestyle sectors NZ offers, but also to ensure solid foundation support for our primary industry by partnering with exhibitors offering technological supremacy, expertise and great deals.” Mr Duggan adds, “How many other times are there in the year where farmers and public have all the dealers, service providers and attractions in one small place to talk to at their convenience?”
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Mr Duggan encourages anyone who is unsure if the event is for them, to visit www.northlandfielddays.co.nz, or take a look on their Facebook page for regular updates. ¢
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Give art a go u by Joanne Speechly
Budding artists will have the opportunity to express their creative colours through a series of new art classes to be held at Mangawhai Library Hall.
p Suza Lawrence is keen to provide a creative outlet for Bream Bay locals - and with the opportunity to get into drawing, sculpting, painting and illustration the possibilities are vast
Experienced teacher and multimedia artist, Suza Lawrence, moved to Bream Bay six months ago and is now excited to be able to share her talents and expertise with her new community. Suza has been teaching children and adults for twenty years and is passionate about community and continuing education. Now that she has moved north she is planning to offer weekly classes in drawing, painting, sculpture and children’s book illustration. “I followed my dream by moving North, I wanted to experience a country lifestyle and I’m really loving it,” says Suza. “I am keen to meet people and become part of the local creative community.” Have A Go @ Art is an introductory course exploring drawing, painting and clay modelling techniques, with Suza giving support and direction. The Children’s Book Illustration course is something that Suza has always wanted to do and she says it a great way for people to share stories with children, grandchildren and young friends.
“I’m also keen to hear from people who would like to join me for an informal life drawing group. We can draw, paint and sculpt the human form in a stimulating and creative environment and also share the rent and model fees.” German by birth, Suza grew up in Turkey and lived in both Italy and Germany before settling in New Zealand. She studied at Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland and is best known for her installations and interactive works at outdoor exhibitions such as Sculpture on the Gulf and NZ Sculpture OnShore. Sixteen women, with many levels of art experience, attended Suza’s first Have a Go @ Art day and the new classes have now started at Mangawhai Library Hall. For further information and to book a class please contact Suza on 021 924 819, 09 432 1881 or visit www.suza. co.nz. ¢
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Meet the teachers — Otamatea High School u by Joanne Speechly
The academic year is now well underway and Otamatea High are pleased to welcome three new teachers to the fold, Philippa Randell, Bruce Alison and Steve Davie-Martin. Phillipa, who recently moved with her husband, Owen, from West Auckland to Mangawhai, says she is delighted to be teaching at Otamatea High School. “We’ve been holidaying at Waipu Cove for years and love Northland. We left a 16 acre property in West Auckland, where I was an assistant principal and teacher at Riverhead, for a smaller three acre section in Mangawhai but the kune kune pigs, hens, dogs and cats have all relocated with us! “I’m really appreciative of the warm welcome that I’ve received by both students and staff at Otamatea. I am homeroom teacher for one of the Year 8 classes and also teach English, Maths and Inquiry. I love teaching this age group and know how important these years are. I look forward to getting to know our community and to a wonderful year of teaching and learning. Bruce Alison has recently graduated as a teacher and says he is relishing the opportunity of working at such a fantastic school, where he’ll be teaching Physical Education. “I am interested in all sports and keen on outdoors activities. I fish, dive and hunt whenever I can, and I’m also an avid power-lifter, so I’m enjoying the wonderful community gym facilities the school has on offer. I look forward to working with students and parents and the great staff here at Otamatea High School.” Steve Davie-Martin has moved across the Kaipara from Dargaville to Otamatea High School and is looking forward to getting to know the community and students. “I am the new Ngapuhi Dean, Year 7 homeroom teacher and Geography and Tourism teacher. I have three teenage children, a 12 year old stepson to be and before this, I was teaching in Dargaville for 10 years.
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“I was born and bred in the Warkworth area, where my parents had a dairy farm, attended Lincoln University and Dunedin College of Education and travelled extensively in Europe and the Middle East when I was in my 20s. I too am looking forward to getting to know the Otamatea High School community.” Also new at Otamatea High School this year are Jocelyn Mckenzie, guidance counsellor, Pete Worsfold, teacher Assistant and John Melville, Aviation Academy. ¢
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Local government New and improved Baylys Beach walkway proposal stirs interest
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A fixture for more than twenty years, Baylys Beach clifftop walkway has been receiving a much needed makeover of late, which will be officially opened with a ribbon ceremony on Saturday, March 8.
p Baylys Beach walkway is a wonderful natural asset — but it’s amazing how few Kaipara locals have taken the opportunity to enjoy the rugged beauty of the coast from this unique vantage point
The opening will coincide with national Seaweek, from March 1 to 9, providing the perfect opportunity for locals to get stuck in and help with a collective cleanup. The well-trodden path, which connects Baylys and Chases Gorges, had fallen into a state of disrepair but has now been widened, cleared of overgrowth and fitted with new steps thanks to the Baylys Beach Society. A sign featuring an aerial photo highlighting the track and the entrances will also be installed. “The track has been there for a number of years, and the first work was
carried out by people from rehabilitation programmes,” says Baylys Beach Society secretary, Graham Jones. “We put a proposal to council saying we would do the work if they provided the resources, and they agreed. “It has wonderful views but it’s amazing how many locals haven’t even tried it yet. The ones who have think it’s great, so we’d really like to get others along on our opening day. In turn, they can encourage visitors to have a go and have a look, which builds up the tourism aspect and overall enjoyment for everyone.” ¢
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More than 1,300 Northlanders have taken the chance to put in submissions on the future structure of local government in Northland. Last year the Local Government Commission put out a proposal recommending the abolition of Northland’s three territorial local authorities and the Northland Regional Council, and replacing them with a Northland Council covering the whole region. Submissions on the commission’s proposal closed on Friday. However, commission spokeswoman Kathryn Street said submissions were still coming in. They would be accepted, provided they were postmarked no later than
Friday. She said an analysis of how many submissions supported or opposed the proposal had yet to be done. Nor had there been time to do a geographical breakdown of submissions, although a vast majority came from Whangarei. Ms Street says the commissioners will now come to Northland to hear oral submissions from those who requested to be heard. Dates have yet to be finalised, although it is likely to be in the first half of March. ¢
Beneath the Surface John Robertson QSO
Chair of Commissioners
Setting the scene for the next year
This week the Commissioners will put finishing touches to work that has been underway to prepare an Annual Plan for Council for the year beginning 1 July 2014. This plan incorporates the Council budget. The final proposals will be available for your review in March. We will run workshops to answer any questions on the Annual Plan in March, and seek your comments on the priorities that we have set. The public submission period will run through to early April. The Annual Plan being proposed is consistent with the Long Term Plan that Council adopted last year. Importantly for property owners, we are proposing a plan that holds average rate increases down to inflation type levels. Across the District: The average rate increase in 2012 was 19.8 percent; The average rate increase last year was 9.3 percent; The average rate increase in the proposed budget for next year is 2.3 percent. Importantly for the confidence of investors, as we forecast out, we see no reason for average rate increases to be above inflation rates. It is important to realise also that the 2.3 percent average rate increase is just that. It is an average. Your property may receive a rate increase above or below this figure. The reason for this is that a rate is made up of several elements, including a land rate and several “network” rates, like stormwater, wastewater and water. Changes in the network rates vary according to the investments required to maintain or upgrade them. In this Annual Plan, investments are required in stormwater and wastewater renewals for Dargaville, Te Kopuru and Kaiwaka. Thus in the proposed plan, property owners in
these areas are being asked to bear a higher rate increase to cover these costs. If we accept the principle that the capital costs of such schemes should be paid for by those receiving the service, then capital renewals always will have this impact on ratepayers. Council debt
You may recall that when the Commissioners were appointed to Council, debt had been increasing rapidly. The Council had also been running large operating deficits, and this was contributing to the growth in debt. That has come to an end. Debt is now trending down and Council is breaking even or generating small operating surpluses. While debt is higher than we would like, it is manageable and the finances of your Council are in good shape. In a letter to the editor on 11 February, former Councillor Bruce Rogan of the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association claimed that the “true level of debt” of the Kaipara District Council “is about $106 million”. Mr Rogan is wrong. Council’s debt is now below $77.5 million, and declining. In his letter Mr Rogan also made extraordinary claims about a 300 percent rate increase coming up. Once again he is wrong. As discussed above, Commissioners are recommending rate levels for the next year that will represent an average increase of 2.3 percent. December quarter rates were due for payment last week. Most ratepayers pay their rates on time, and that is appreciated and important. If you are finding it difficult to meet a payment date, please contact Council’s customer services team at 09 439 3123 or 0800 727 059. Water conservation
Please note that water restrictions are in place in Dargaville and Baylys. Water conservation is extremely important.
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Our Spanish-Kiwi life u by Joanne Speechly
Six months here, six months there, living summer all year round — it may seem like a dream come true but for ‘part-time’ Dargaville couple Jean and Peter McGill, this lifestyle is a reality.
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p Jean McGill with her grandchildren Ruby, Oliver and Harry Comber at home in Dargaville
Originally from the UK, Jean and Peter have been holidaying in the Kaipara for about six years and three years ago, decided to lay down some roots and build a house here. The couple found their second home after daughter, Kirsty, met and married Dargaville native, Greg Comber, in England and returned home with him. When the southern hemisphere winter starts to darken their days, Jean and Peter return to their Spanish villa in Murcia, which boasts a slightly warmer climate than the Kaipara. “I like the summers here — they’re not quite as hot as Spain but they’re
certainly warmer than England and we enjoy being near the family,” says Jean. “We really love the area and travel a lot around the North Island and we’ve made some very good friends here. “Peter has really taken to his artwork here and spends a lot of his time here painting and now has some of his work on display at Muddy Waters Gallery. He doesn’t tend to paint a lot in Spain as he says the paint dries too fast there!” Jean hosts online cribbage tournaments for an American company, which is a hobby she can take with her wherever she is based in the world. ¢
Bowlers pair up for Dargaville tournament u by Colin Patterson
One of the biggest events on the Dargaville bowls calendar is set to hit the greens early next month. The Wilson Pairs is set to bring at least 41 pairs to the Dargaville Bowling Club for a two-day tournament on March 4 and 5. Olga Posa of Dargaville Bowling Club’s Match Committee says this is the 59th year the Wilson Cup has been played for. A tournament for women’s pairs, it attracts top players from throughout Northland and further afield. “They’re coming from here, there and everywhere. They’re coming from Russell, Whangarei, Mangawhai, and Wellsford. We’ve even got some coming from Te Kauwhata.” Mrs Posa says among those playing is the granddaughter of
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Mr Wilson, the man who donated the trophy in the mid 1950s and initiated the tournament. She will be travelling from Auckland to take part. She says there so many teams that Dargaville’s greens won’t be able to cope. So some games will be played at Arapohue. Each team will play seven games over two days, with the winner being decided by a points system. Male bowlers will have their chance when the JD Jewellery Design Pairs tournament takes place on March 15 and 16. ¢ Find
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Dargaville man remembered with run u by Colin Patterson
Friends of a Dargaville man killed in a West Australian mine came together last week in a run to celebrate the life of a good bloke.
p Members of the Kauri Coast Hash House Harriers prepare to set off on a run in memory of Wayne Fowlie
Wayne Fowlie, 59, died on February 15 following a rock fall at the Harlequin mine, 200km south of Kalgoorlie. Mr Fowlie had been a member of Dargaville’s Kauri Coast Hash House Harriers and had completed hundreds of runs with the group over more than a decade. Hash House Harriers organiser John Murray, who knew Mr Fowlie since 2000, described him as ‘a pretty happy guy’. “He had an Aussie twang and there was also lots of laughter.” He said Mr Fowlie was always very fit, starting as a swimmer in his younger days. In recent years he competed in Sport Northland events, and multisport and other endurance events. These included the Rotorua and Auckland marathons, the round Lake Taupo cycle race and races across Northland and to Cape Reinga. Fellow harrier Terry McDermott says Mr Fowlie will be missed. “He was a hell of a nice guy — a happy go-lucky guy.” Mr Fowlie had previously worked as a motorcycle mechanic in Dargaville and as an operator of heavy machinery. Last week the Hash House Harriers had their 700th run, which they dedicated to Mr Fowlie. About a dozen runners and walkers (and two dogs) braved wet weather to run and walk from the Northern Wairoa Boating Club to the Dargaville Museum and return. Mr Murray says the Hash House Harriers are also planning a run next week around the Kai iwi Lakes as an ‘official’ memorial to Mr Fowlie. ¢
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For the past 10 years, hundreds of Kiwis have chopped off their locks, dobbed in their mates, fundraised and organised events for Shave for a Cure. The fundraiser is the Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand’s signature fundraising event. LBC carries out vital work such as patient support programmes, research, information, awareness and advocacy and yet it receives no government funding to support it’s core services. Ruawai shavees, eleven year old Kahli Robinson and her aunty, Carrisa Flavell have decided to Shave for a Cause on Sunday, March 2 at Carrisa’s salon in Ruawai. Kahli’s step-grandmother has been battling cancer and Kahli thought shaving her head and raising some much needed money is the least that she can do. Carrisa has decided to step up to the challenge too and support her niece. People can help Kahli and Carrisa’s fundraising effort by going to www. shaveforacure.co.nz and searching for either ‘Serena Morfett’ for Kahli or ‘Carrisa Flavell’. Anyone can brave a shave and become a hero to show their solidarity and support for the six New Zealanders who are diagnosed with
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February 25 - 2014
Local artist exhibits work from the heart
Josie Scott drums to a different beat
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Dargaville artist Patricia Mortensen says her new exhibition comprises ‘anything and everything’.
While lots of kiwis spent summer on the beach, Baylys Beach resident Josie Scott was drumming her way through two West African countries that many New Zealanders have never heard of.
The exhibition ‘Art from the Heart’ opened earlier this month at the Funky Fish in Baylys Beach. Mrs Mortensen says her style is “expressionism, Impressionism and everything else. I just love colour and textures. I just paint from the heart and the head.”
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She and husband Allan started the Dargaville Arts Association four years ago. She says the association has encouraged the creativity of local artists like herself. “It gives us the opportunity to go out and do things as individuals we wouldn’t otherwise do.” The association had an exhibition at the Funky Fish last year at the invitation of owner Beth Kelliher, who gives local artists the opportunity to have two-monthly exhibitions throughout the year. Mrs Mortensen then booked herself for a personal exhibition. She admitted it got a little frantic as opening day came closer and the pressure to produce got stronger. “But it forces you to get your act together and be disciplined.” Her exhibition opened in early February with 26 works and will remain open until the end of March. Four pieces that were intended in the exhibition have been sold and replaced. All remaining works except one are still for sale. Mrs Mortensen says she has had positive feedback from people who have seen her work. ¢
Ms Scott is aficionado of African drumming. She and partner Northland Regional Council deputy chair Graeme Ramsey spent six weeks there in December and January. But it was hardly an unusual experience for Ms Scott. Her trip to Ghana was her fourth in the last 10 years. “One of the reasons I go back to Ghana is because I know that having lessons with local musicians supports them to keep doing what they love — and in fact helps the whole community, as everything is shared around.” This year she had the chance to travel to the inland nation of p Josie Scott (right) during a performance in Ghana Burkina Faso. “It’s much poorer than Ghana. It’s the second poorest Ms Scott is keen to pass on all she country in the world. It’s resource poor, has learned in West Africa and is offering landlocked and it’s French speaking.” a six-week course on an Introduction to Ms Scott says it was an experience African Drumming. Classes take place on Tuesday she would not have missed. “In Ghana at times we had no power or water. evenings,starting on March 11. To learn It was a good reminder of how fortunate more ring 021 0223 8621 or go to www. we are in New Zealand.” josiescott.org. ¢
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Ruawai Lions Club is gearing up for a busy few weeks. Starting with music in the Gardens on Saturday, March 8 and their annual charity auction is set for Saturday, March 15.
The Anglican Parish of the Northern Wairoa welcomed their new vicar Brendon Wilkinson at a service held on Tuesday, February 18 at the Holy Trinity, Dargaville.
Music in the Garden, featuring the R&B Connection and Friends, is a fundraising venture for the Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter Service. Food and refreshments will be available, BYO is welcome and for extra comfort, bring a chair or rug. The fun begins at 3pm at Evan and Brenda Robinson’s place, 143 Dunn Road, Ruawai. Ruawai Lions Club annual charity auction p Bargains galore and a great community get-together at Ruawai Lions Club Annual Charity Auction promises to offer lots of little treasures again this year. The “We had a great day last year, with trading table is open from 9am and lots of bargains and it was a really good the auction starts at 10 am, with community get together,” said club viewing from 9.30am at the Kaipara secretary Dorothy Simpson. Kumara forecourt. “Music in the Garden was also very Sponsors’ products will be up for successful — good music, great weather auction, including farming items, and lots of fun. Many of us ended up and there will be antiques, furniture, dancing to the music.” electrical appliances, toys, books For further information contact Jim and bric-a-brac, with food and or Dorothy Simpson 09 439 2557, refreshments available. jdsimpson@slingshot.co.nz. ¢
This will be the first appointment as vicar for Brendon, who has moved to Dargaville with his wife Leslie and four younger children, Ana, Mia, Dylan and Grace. Their three adult daughters live in Auckland. “This is the first time that I’ve had the opportunity to come to Dargaville and I’m excited about being p The Anglican Parish of the Northern Wairoa welcomes the new here. It’s an honour vicar at the Holy Trinity in Dargaville and a privilege. “I grew up with the Anglican Church wi-fi for the first 48 hours! However, and my mother is an Anglican priest the three eldest are now settled at so I followed on from there. Dargaville High School and are loving “Prior to coming up here, I was the new school environment.” the priest at St Lukes Church in Bishop Ross Bay preached at the South Auckland and also studying at induction of vicar Brendon Wilkinson theological college. saying, “It is a pleasure to be able “I love this role, I love this to preach at this service because it opportunity and we’re getting used to is a very exciting time in the life of Dargaville. Being from Auckland, it’s a this Mission District. Once again, to very different place and my children Brendon and Leslie and your family, a were mortified at having to go without hearty welcome.” ¢
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Council proposes 2.3% rates rise u by Colin Patterson
Kaipara District Council is expected to propose an average rates increase of around 2.3% for the 2014/2015 year which begins on July 1. The council’s draft Annual Plan 2014/2015 will be considered for adoption by the commissioners at their meeting today (Tuesday February 25). If adopted, it will be released for public consultation on Tuesday March 4 with submissions invited up until 5 pm Tuesday 8 April. Chief executive Steve Ruru says council had signalled through its Long-Term Plan that average rate increases proposed for the period from 2014/2015 to 2021/2022 would be more in line with rates of inflation, after being higher for the last two years. He says the low average rates increase proposed is a reflection of the continued determination of the commissioners to run an affordable and balanced budget. “Council has delivered on that p Council Chief Executive Steve Ruru commitment,” Mr Ruru says. He says the draft Annual Plan the Kaipara Lifestyler as a pullout in 2014/2015 and the summar y its March 4 edition. document outline a number of areas Also, both the Summary and the on which council wishes to consult with draft Annual Plan will be available on the community. A summary of the draft the Kaipara District Council’s website Annual Plan 2014/2015 will appear in www.kaipara.govt.nz from. ¢
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Camp families celebrate 100 years at Baylys Beach Every New Year there has been a special sports day for children, while there is an annual cricket match on the beach with the Dargaville Fire Brigade for the Toheroa Cup. The 17 cottages have mostly been handed down within families, as the club’s rules only allow sales on the open market after first being offered to family members and then other residents.
Mrs Gaukrodger says most of the camp’s residents live far afield, with many coming from Auckland for the summer. But they still have strong links to the Dargaville area. Among the initial members was local MP Gordon Coates who subsequently became Prime Minister. The centenary was marked by a Saturday night dinner for 160 people at the Northern Wairoa Golf Club. ¢
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Andrew Wade looks forward to Northland Field Days because he knows it is one of the best chances he gets each year to talk with his customers.
When it comes to Field Days Dargaville Honda owner Bruce McKenzie knows he is in for a busy time.
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p Bruce McKenzie from Dargaville Honda is looking forward to meeting up with new and existing customers at Field Days
Mr Wade runs Wade Concrete Products, a Dargaville-based family business that supplies troughs, storage containers, cattle stops, pipes, culverts and almost anything else made of concrete to the rural sector. And because farmers come to Field Days, Mr Wade knows it is good business for him and his company to be there too. “Farmers from all over Northland are going to be there. It’s a good opportunity to show ourselves to the wider farming community.”
For the last 12 years he and his four fellow Northland Honda dealers have worked together to put on a display that showcases the versatility and adaptability of the Honda range of bikes, off-road vehicles, gear and accessories. “You have to be there,” says Bruce. “People expect you to be there.” He agrees that putting together a professional presentation for the three days of Field Days is quite of bit of work. ”But we’re quite lucky Honda
Among the product lines on display are water troughs and tanks, septic tanks and the bunker buster — a container for storing palm kernel and fertiliser. Mr Wade has been attending Field Days for as long as he’s been in business. Along with many other small business people he has to cope with the resource implications of staffing a Field Days stall while also keeping his Dargaville office open. “It’s no small cost but it’s worth it.” ¢
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The Freestyle New Zealand motor cross team will be performing four shows a day on Friday and Saturday at the Northland Field Days with daredevil stunts with names like ‘cliffhanger’ and ‘superman’. The event adds to a long list of new exhibitors — there are more than 50 — events and entertainment on offer this year. Made up of Trent Garton from Kaitaia, Jason White from Palmerston North, Andrew Jackson from Gore and Stewart Eweing from Gore, the riders are considered to be the top four in New Zealand.
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Hunters and target shooters can show off their sharpshooting skills at a digital claybird shooting stand all day Saturday. On Saturday March 1 Classic Hits Northland will be running gala games near the event headquarters allowing visitors to take part in a range of family competitions from wife carrying to dunking for apples. The team at Sheep ‘n’ Show will be holding sheep races and live shearing events with three races and two shearing displays each day. Previously appearing at the America’s Cup Village, the Royal Easter Show and the Aotea Centre the Sheep and Show team hosts the ‘grand national sheeplechase’ complete with full commentary, pre-race build up and the ability to win prizes by selecting the winning sheep. Lawn mower racing is back again having become a great attraction which is possibly the most affordable form of motorsport, allowing, anyone to get involved, compete and have fun in the process. Some of the machines are works of art, others more basic, but all have standard lawn mower engines and
gearboxes and must use at least one belt in the driveline. The chassis may be modified and all mowers must be fitted with axle brakes. The Waipu Lawnmower Racing Club organises this event and as a non-profit organisation any funds raised are distributed among local charities. The action takes place in Fieldpower Place. Northland Field Days have been running the tractor pull competition for more than two decades with a 100m
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Visit Alicia at the 2014 Northland Field Days, Sat 01 March at Farmers of New Zealand site #220. Terms & Conditions: Price Offer is only valid for bookings made with Alicia Warner & is only valid for the first 5 people who present this ad by 20 June 2014. Customers must spend a minimum of $1000 per booking on travel. Only one offer to be used per booking. $50 will be deducted from the total cost of the booking on full payment. Offer is non-transferable & not redeemable for cash, foreign exchange or gift cards. Only one offer per booking. Flight Centre standard terms & conditions apply, please refer to www.flightcentre.co.nz/about-us/legal/booking-terms-conditions FCO951128732
OUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE • • • •
Local & central government advocacy. Telford – A Division of Lincoln University Agricultural courses. Free Sharemilking, Employment, Grazing and Stock Leasing Agreements. Ford/Mazda vehicle membership discounts.
Call now to join
Exhibitors at the Northland Field Days
Northland Field Days site 220
Bay Audiology Dairy Care NZ Flight Centre Guest Agricultural Contracting HazardCo Kauri Park Nurseries
Need A Nerd NorthSouth Multi Media Telford – A Division of Lincoln University Turiwiri Produce Ltd Uber Group Ltd
FARMERS OF NEW ZEALAND Phone 09 439 5219 | Fax 09 439 5719 | PO Box 484, Whangarei, Northland email: newzealandfarmers@xtra.co.nz | www.farmersofnewzealand.com
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Agents for
Roper & Jones 8 Bledisloe Street, Ruawai
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$215,000
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AMAZING BUY
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$297,000
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• 5.37ha (approx), 2km from Maungaturoto township • 4 bedroom, ensuite large covered deck • 3 bay shed • Small orchard lime stone quarry $410,000 SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651
JILL WILSON 021 505 712
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RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900
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CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668
JOHN POWELL 021 439 555
68 Ranfurly Street
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26 Cobham Avenue
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1090 Te Maire Road, Dargaville
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• Coast Beef Block this ex dairy farm of 155ha (383 acres) 3 titles • Excellent water supply from a local scheme • Good infrastructure, yards, races, 3 wire electric fencing • Gentle contour, 4 bed home, run-off JOHN POWELL 021 439 555
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24 Whaka Road, Maungaturoto
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• Well presented elevated family home in good location • 3 double bedrooms, open plan & modern throughout • Large family/rumpus room or 4th bedroom downstairs • Low maintenance brick & tile with rural/urban views
MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937
CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668
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43 Marine Drive, Glinks Gully
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• Family home 3 bedrooms and a loft room • Office facing out onto the backyard • Entertainment/BBQ area. Basement garage workshop • Spruce it up an enjoy the space and open living $250,000 FIXED PRICE JILL WILSON 021 505 712
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$389,000
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590 Tinopai Road,Tinopai
• This modern bach/home needs you! • Open plan living, 2 double bedrooms, gas califont • Great sea views & private flat back lawn • Single garage, garden shed plus smokehouse
• Family home, 4 bed plus 2 bedroom sleepout • Workshop/garage something for everyone • Garden areas, large sunny deck for BBQs • Bar, pool table area, fireplace and grazing.
MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937
CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668
JILL WILSON 021 505 712
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21 Te Wairoa Lane,Tinopai
215 Paparoa Station Road
$175,000
$385,000
• Clifftop 8520m2 section with stunning water views • Private access to sandy beach and airstrip • Underground power and phone to boundary • Call the architect and design your dream home here! REF RJS1507 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912
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43 Devich Road, Mangawhai
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• 1000m2 polyhouse in full production • Private & peaceful. Gorgeous 3 bedroom family home • Spectacular stunning views over Mangawhai • Vendor would consider partial swap
SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651
GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 JILL WILSON 021 505 712
110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto
JOHN POWELL 021 439 555
CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668
roperandjones.co.nz
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RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691
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• 3425m2 of park-like grounds and orchard • Large renovated homestead full of character • Spacious outdoor living, loads of parking • Large office, decks, sheds, peaceful & sheltered. REF RJS1526 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912
• Great starter home, 2 bedrooms • Double garage, located on a flat section in a cul-de-sac • 2km (appox) from Maungaturoto • 15km from Whakapirau.
MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937
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$375,000
• Spacious family home • Upstairs & downstairs living • Modern kitchen with plenty of storage • 1373m² elevated section & close to schools
7 Blakey Road
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$310,000
• Multifaceted lifestyle • 1.8016ha (approx) sheltered & north facing • Easy travelling to Dargaville & Whangarei • Mezzanine floor shed 10x13m (approx)
215 Pahi Rd, Paparoa
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$2,199,000
CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668
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Kumara/Grazing Land – Close to town
• Located on Pouto Road 3km from Dargaville • 16 acres of tiled drained river flat • Currently planted in kumara • Ideal supplement maize block including small set of yards
MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937
269 Pukehuia Rd,Tangiteroria
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• Spacious cedar & brick 4 double bedroom quality home • Open plan living, family/rumpus room & 2 bathrooms • Landscaped grounds plus in ground swimming pool on 7 acres • Private location close to town with great rural outlook
• 3 double bedroom home on elevated 2570m2 section • Open plan living plus family room or 4th bedroom • Large double garage & generous single • Great views over town plus privacy
23 Kauri St, Dargaville
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$215,000
• Build or extend • 8377m² of rural lifestyle • Ideal location on seal • Two paddocks for a horse or two
• Large rustic holiday house on 2.9 ha waterfront • An orchard and vege garden to be proud of • 5 paddocks for grazing/patch of QEII bush • Very peaceful, sheltered and private REF RJS1492 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912
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4
$265,000
$499,000
• 1.8 ha private waterfront retreat • Quaint cottage decks & double garage • Sunny position at end of country lane • You will enjoy ever-changing water views and sunsets REF RJS1532 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912
55 Puriri Glade
502 Scottys Camp Rd, Baylys Beach
$310,000
• Open the treasure trove… • Spacious living areas • Fire place & coal range • 10x7m garage + workshop • Great deck for entertaining. RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900
Colville Road
POA
$326,000
• Great starter home • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Large section • Currently rented $200/wk $135,000 RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900
47 Merril Rd, Paparoa
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$228,000
• Great value & location • 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms • Modern spacious kitchen • Fabulous decking $285,000 RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900
180 Victoria Street
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• Blue, blue water views • 143m² of floor space • Funky & eclectic • Only minutes to the beach $310,000 MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937
RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900
205 Hokianga Road
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NEW LISTING
• 3 bedrooms family home. • Large separate lounge • 2 car garage + workshop • Boat ramp just 400m away
14 Portland Terrace
61 Seaview Rd, Baylys Beach
We put you first
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207 Te Maire Road, Glinks Gully
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• Costal frontage 84.9587ha coastal • Contour rolling loading race and yards • Currently leased out • Access onto the beach $685,000 GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 JILL WILSON 021 505 712
SHEILA BOON 0274 985 651
GARY MORRIS 021 902 087
0800 311 322
Licensed under REAA 2008
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Site list current at time of printing
Glaber Ltd 110b Glenbrook Machinery Ltd 068 Go Karts Direct 311b Godfrey’s Chainsaws & Mowers 231 Good Life Soap 895 goodGround Real Estate 134b Green Tea X50 893 Greenwood 279 Gunson McLean Ltd 190a H – Hansa Chippers 189 Hansen Products (NZ) Limited 224 Hatz R Us 708 Hazard Co 220 Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau 917,919 Helinorth 211 HerdHomes Systems Ltd 655 Hewitson Industries 261 Homekill Services Ltd 617 Homeopathic Farm Support Ltd 624 Hopkins Farming Group Ltd T/A Strautmann Hopkins 070 HotSpring Portable Spa 320 HPL Distribution ltd 108b HRV Northland 885, 887 Husqvarna New Zealand Ltd 078 HW Industries 05a
Hydroflow Distributors Ltd 205 Hynds Pipe Systems 033, 035 I – IC Motorgroup 183,185,226,228 Ideal Buildings 909 Ifor Williams 298 Iplex Pipelines (NZ) Ltd 101 Irri Max Ltd 304 Irripod Flexible Irrigation 181 ISL Animal Health 158b J – JackJaw 267b James Engineering Ltd 061 JK Engineering (Keenan True Technology NZ) 063 Just Horse N Around 307 K – Kaipara Workwear & Safety 223,262 Kauri Park Nurseries 220 Kawasaki Motorcycle Distributors 271 Keith Hay Homes 253b Keri Shelter Trimmers 163 Kerikeri Pumps & Irrigation 241 kidztime 740 King’s College 313b Kitchen Trendz by Mastercraft 649 Kiwilland New Zealand Ltd 299a Kliptank Ltd 249a KSN Products 299b Kwik Kold (NZ) 259
RUST NEVER SLEEPS
IT’S FIELD DAYS DEAL TIME AT In-store and on-site deals you’ll have to see to believe! Diesel Tuning Chips Reduce Trip Times & Running Costs Increase Torque & HP
Tractor Pull
CERVUS EQUIPMENT LANE
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81 VICTORIA ST, DARGAVILLE
Ph 09 439 8786 | Fax 09 439 4760
Tractor Pull HQ
Lawn Mower Race Track
NM RO
Empire Liquor Centre Wines & Spirits
Logger Sports
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WINES • ALES • SPIRITS
Quad Skills
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Vintage Machinery & Doug the Digger
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State Highway 14
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Cable Price Ltd 263 Carruth House at Whangarei Boys’ High School 897 Carters 135, 137 Carters Tyre Service 047 C-Dax Ltd 221 Celestial Wines 894 Certified Builders Association of NZ 139 Cervus Equipment Ltd 037,039,092,094 Chainsaw & Mower Services 015, 017 Chapel Olive Oil Ltd 868 Childrens Cutlery 702 Claas Harvest Centre Northland 027, 029, 082, 084 Class 1 Services Limited 013a Classic Builders Whangarei 650 Combi Clamp Ltd 260 Compass Trailers 003 Conex Ltd 652 Coolsense Ltd 302a Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga 618 Corkill Systems Ltd 247b Corrosion Control NZ Ltd 080a Country Dawn Quilting 867 Craigs Investment Partners 194 Cramp-Stop 878 Croplands 088 CRV Ambreed 248b D – D & A Wordsworth Contracting 116 DAE Group Limited 300b Dairy Wall Coatings Ltd 160a DairyFlo 160b Dargaville Ford 196, 198, 200 Dargaville Hunting & Fishing 244 Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre 891 Dart Industries New Zealand Ltd 920 DCT Soil Conditioners 651 DeLaval 141b DENZ 190b Devan Plastics Ltd 209 Diesel Performance Solutions Ltd 152 Dinerite Ltd 890 Donovan Group 269b E – ECU Chips 268 ED WOOD LTD 009 Electoral Services 717 Emuology Ltd 862 Endraulic Limited 076 ENJO 864 Environmental Fertilisers Ltd 145 Environmental Fertilisers Ltd 294 ETN 125 F – Fairbrother Industries Ltd 072 Farmers of New Zealand Inc. 175,177,220 Farmgard Ltd 104, 106 Farmgate Direct 141a Farmlands Co-operative Society Ltd 148, 150 Farmquip 204 FarmSafe 625 Fiber Fresh Feeds Limited 273 First National Roper & Jones 151 FlexiTunnel 288 Flight Centre Whangarei 220 FMG 192 Focus New Zealand 342a Fond Foods Limited 616 Fonterra 276, 278 Forsyth Barr Investment Advice 621 Four Seasons Gutter Pro 914, 916 Freemasons of New Zealand 899 Fribesco Ltd 701 Fw1 Waterless Cleaner 107b G – Gallagher 202 Gasworks & Plumbing Ltd 303 GEA Farm Technologies NZ Ltd 241 Gilmore Brown Limited 608, 609 Giltrap Engineering Ltd 142
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A – A&J Shoes 710 Absolute Concrete Ltd 174 ACE Equipment 023 ACT Party NZ 296a ADF Milking 249b Advancequip 011 Advantage Feeders 281 Ag Brand Products 248A Agri Farms Ltd 071 AgriFert 155a AgriMat 203 AgriSea NZ Limited 229 Agrissentials NZ 187 Ag-Tech Industries 259 Allied Petroleum Ltd 045 Angela’s Body Therapy 866 Angus Pure Burgers 143 ANZ Bank NZ Ltd 233, 235 Aqua Rain Ltd 874 Aqua Synergy Group Ltd 646 Arnold Franks Ltd 272 ASB Bank Ltd - Rural 197 ATV Imports Direct 269a Aurora Associates Ltd 620 Avoca Lime & Fertiliser 245 B – Ballance Agri-Nutrients 191, 193 Bank of New Zealand 246 Barfoote Construction 081 Bay Audiology 220 Bayleys Real Estate 284, 286 Beacon Heat Detectors 610 Beauty in a Bottle 703 Bee Kind Limited 911 Bell-Booth Ltd 240B Bertolini Australasia 147 Better Back Company 648 Bettershedz 264 Big Fun Events Ltd 321 Blue Wing Honda 275 Bonnie the Cow Animal Bedding 109a Boonies footwear 285 Briggs & Stratton New Zealand 128a Brookings Agencies Ltd 896, 898 BRP Australia Pty Ltd (Canam) 266 Bryant Tractors 1983 Ltd 065, 067, 118, 120 Bucktons Ltd C/- Giltrap Engineering Ltd 100 C – C E Lawford 148, 150
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Abrasive Blasting and Protective Coating for all types of machinery, cowsheds, caravans, chassis, fuel tanks and swimming pools etc.
Free Quotes - Mobile Unit 2 Day Street, Dargaville westernblasters@vodafone.co.nz
www.westernblasters.co.nz
Ph 09 439 6330
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 25 - 2014
NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS 2014 – MAP & SITE LISTINGS Emergency/ Evacuation Gate
Whangarei →
Site 14x18m Market Site
Start/Finish
Parking
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Entrance
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Rural Pavilion 1
Food Court 1
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THE KEITH HAY HOMES WAY
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Ticket Booths Toilets
FMX Demonstration Area
Beer Tent
Reserved NFD First Aid
Food
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Danger No Entry
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L – L J Hooker Whangarei LandPrepNZ Lastrite Footwear Ltd Lawrence Agriculture Ltd Leadshed LeafScreen Leisure Therapy Liberty Genetics LIC Lime & Fert Limited Livestock Feed Systems Longveld M – Macs Equipment Ltd Maori By Design
073 005b 179a 021 915 872 305b 640 240a 635 250 283 179b 707
Marine North 149 Mark Cromie Holden 083,085,087,136,138,140 MarketBook Australia 075a Masport Heating 261 Maureen’s Place 739 McIntosh Bros Engineers Ltd 061, 114 McQuinn Pumps 310 MD Distributors Limited 103, 105 Metalform (Dannevirke) Ltd 126 Metro Heating 261 Mickey Thompson Tires 013b Milk Bar 243 Milking Solutions 253a Mitre 10 Mega Whangarei 316 Model Barn Ltd 297a Mountain Fresh Limited 886 MTF Vehicle Finance 155b myebiz.international 145 N – Name Art 921 National Party Northland 927 Need a Nerd 220 New Zealand Historic Places Trust 644, 645 New Zealand Roofing Services 25b Newman Engineering 2004 Ltd 090 Ngahiwi Farms Ltd 134a Noel Remnant Filtration 602 North Country Grains 277a North Island Limousin Breeders Inc. 654 North West Multi Media 220 NorthAble Disability Services 313a Northern Honda 117 Northern Publishing 659 Northern Wairoa Voice for Life 876 Northfuels 102 Northland Autos 172 Northland Boating centre 222 Northland Devon Cattle Breeders Club 176 Northland Farm Services Ltd 124 Northland Farm Water Solutions Ltd 252 Northland Kia Ltd 156 Northland Milking Machine Testing 241 Northland Regional Council (NRC) 251 Northland Spa and Pool Co 171 Northland Toyota 138 Northpower 218 Northside-Solar 706 Northtec 158a Norwood Farm Machinery 041, 043,096,098 Nova Energy Solar Water Heating 261 Number46Ltd 641 Nutritional Services Ltd 623 Nuttz Gourmet 910 NZ Fudge Farm 861 NZ National Agricultural Fieldays 318 NZ Solar Northland 870 NZCES Ltd (Solar Energy Systems) 613 O – Oceandry Drysuits and Waders 622 Ombro Leather Goods 704, 705 Opus International Consultants 265 OSPRI New Zealand 604,605,606 P – Pacific Motor Group Limited 129,131,133 Palatabull 148, 150 Pam and Stan Torkington 712, 713 Pearson Engineering Ltd 122 PEL 232, 234
Performance Products Ltd 153 PGG Wrightson 199, 201 Phiten Health and Performance 926 Pieroth Wines NZ Ltd 913 Pilkington Insulation Ltd 157a Pioneer Brand Products Ltd 643 Plasma Biotec Solutions 282a Platinum Homes Northland 922 Plumbing and Heating Centre Ltd 261 Polaris NZ 256, 258 Pooks Landing Lavender 924 Porter Group 019 Portraits on Strowan 923, 925 Poultry NZ 709 Power Farming Northland 089 Power Farming Wholesale Ltd 091, 093, 144 & 146 PPP INdustries Limited 270 Primary Industry Training Organisation 154a Progressive Red Devon 657 Prolan NZ 282B Promax Engineered Plastics 162 Q – Quadbar NZ 123a R – R&R Demonstrations Ltd T/A Stoneline/PS Marketing 871, 873 R&R Demonstrations T/A Expandable Hose 615 Rabobank New Zealand Ltd 188 Rainbow Soaps 715 Ravensdown 217, 219 RD1 Limited 237, 239 RDS Systems Ltd 647 Redline Farm Machinery 095,097,099 Ria’s Natural Health Soap 880 Ringrose Stockfoods Ltd 287 Rotational Plastics 062 Rotowiper Ltd 069 Royd Pawson - Wooden Toys 888 Rumble Electrical & Solar 314 Rural Direct 207 Rural Research - Nitrosol 277b S – Savebarn 007 Scooterworks Mobility 238 Second Drawer down 879 Semex NZ Ltd 658 Seventh-day Adventist Church 901, 903 Shelter Station 060 Shuzi NZ Limited 889 Silver Fern Farms Ltd 025a Skin and Vein Clinic 900 & 902 Sock Lady Ltd 206a Solo NZ Ltd 031 Speedrite 232, 234 Spire Chartered Accountants 185 Stafix 232, 234 Stihl Shop Warkworth 080b StockRock 108a Stonewood Homes Whangarei Limited 892 Story Chairs 714 Strainrite Fencing Systems 254
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Stronghold Trading Ltd 201 Suzuki New Zealand Limited 178,180,182 T – Taege Engineering 074 Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre/NorthTec 158a Te Pari 186 Te Whai Bay Wines 877 TechniPharm 173 Tecnico Energy Solutions 110a Telford - A Division of Lincoln University 220 The Feeder Leader Company Ltd 122 The Liquorice Lady Ltd 912 The Village Press 148, 150 The Wrangler Ltd 247a Think Water Northland 306 Tiaho Trust 607 Tokoroa Engineering Ltd 119 Totalspan 274 TracMap NZ Ltd 637, 638 Tractor and Machinery Hire Ltd 107a Tree Wise Northland Ltd 121 Trees for Streams 716 Trueform Spa Pools 340 Tru-Test Group 232, 234 Tulloch Farm Machines 086 Turiwiri Produce LTD 220 Twincoast Helicopters 2007 Ltd 164 Tyres 4 U 127 U – Uber Group Ltd 220 Union Car Spares 308 V – Veronicas Delights 301 Versatile Homes and Buildings 230 Villa Italia Ltd 869 Vodafone New Zealand 309, 311a W – Wade Concrete Products Ltd 184 Wagner Stoves 261 Waikato Milking Kaipara 296b Walker Mowers 064 & 066 Waltex Ltd 300a Warren Hay Marine 166,168 Waterflow NZ Ltd 302b WES Solar 613 Wesco Seeds Ltd 642 Westpac 280 Whangarei Mobile Locksmiths 614 Whangarei Treatment Providers Ltd 904 Whites Handcrafts 297b Winter Gardenz 267a Wrack Auto Electrical 312 X – Xstream Profiles 305a Y – Yamaha Motor NZ Ltd 170 Young Farmers 154b Your Health Naturally 918 Yovich Hayward Pevats Johnston Limited 187c Z – Zenteq 875 ZeroPak 863, 865
REFRIGERATION TEAM Paul Emsden
Jon Walker
Bruce Metzener
Paul Dickens
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Maungaturoto MONSTER BARGAIN - 2.2HA So don’t hesitate. Below CV! In town situation with rural surrounds and view of the village activity. Hill side contour, clean land and native trees. Power and phone at gate. Covenants apply. CV $145k (2011). Contact me today!
For Sale $95,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22425 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22425 Leanne Walker 021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199 leanne.walker@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
Paparoa Sunshine Lifestyle A modern & sensible lifestyle arrangement with lots of benefits for it’s owner. A private & sheltered spot for this recent re-site of a young 3 bedroom Sunshine Home with extensive undercover decking for that summer entertaining. New double carport, new appliances & flooring’s plus new kitchen & bathroom fit. Fully fenced 2.07 hectare (5 acres) north aspect, with a patch of native trees & grazing.
Matakohe CV $325,000 Three Bedroom home on 11917m2. You will be IMPRESSED by the TRANQUILLITY and native gardens this property has to offer. Short way down cul-de-sac. Tidal at bottom boundary, lay a net or go fishing in the inner KAIPARA HARBOUR. Home of the internationally acclaimed KAURI SETTLER MUSEUM. Good cafe and primary school in walking distance. Call Keith to view 021-402-122
For Sale $269,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR21798 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR21798 Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646 keith.shadbolt@raywhite.com
For Sale $325,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22483 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22483 Leanne Walker 021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199 leanne.walker@raywhite.com
LICENSED (REAA 2008)
LICENSED (REAA 2008)
Paparoa Lifestyle 12 Hectare Lots of potential for this farmlet. Resite or build. Rear calves, raise chooks or miniature horses! Small outbuildings with power on site. East/West aspect 30 acres. Hillside contour with stands of mature native trees. Dam and creek water. Handy to village amenities yet private and rural with pretty elevated outlook. Realistic vendor asks realistic price.
For Sale $185,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR21914 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR21914 Leanne Walker 021 431 619 09 431 8820 leanne.walker@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
Ruawai
Paparoa We are delighted to present, for the first time on the market, this uniquely designed, bright and spacious 4/5 bedroom home. Sitting proud, yet privately, on over an acre of rolling countryside, with magnificent 360 degree views overlooking estuary, part of the Kaipara Harbour.
For Sale $495,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22577 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22577 Beverley Morrison 021 288 0588 a/h 09 431 8872 beverley.morrison@raywhite.com
LICENSED (REAA 2008)
rwwarkworth.co.nz
JUDGING TIME ON THE BLOCK! WOW! There’s been a big spruce up for this charming bungalow & now she’s finished. Very spiffy at first sight this classic bungalow is yours at this very reasonable price. Some renovations include new roof, new paint, new wallpaper, polished floors & more - You’ll love it! A solid package: Spacious lounge/dining, 3 brms + office/sunroom & dbl garage /workshop/carport. Flat 1012sqm section, landscaped & fenced. For Sale $179,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22540 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22540 Leanne Walker 021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199 leanne.walker@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 25 - 2014
Council calls for more water savings
ADVERTORIAL
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Dargaville and Baylys Beach residents are being urged to save more water after restrictions imposed earlier this month have done little to reduce consumption. week bringing thousands of visitors to Dargaville, supplies will be under more stress. And with dry weather dominating the long-term forecast, there is unlikely to a quick end to the current dry spell. Mr Armstrong says residents need to do more to reduce consumption. “We can do better.” He says saving water is simple, as long as you are organised. Tips include keeping a bucket in your shower and using that water for household tasks, and turning off dripping taps. Further water-saving tips are available on the council’s website www.kaipara. govt.nz. ¢
A dry summer has reduced intakes into the Kaihu River, leading Kaipara District Council to ban the use of hoses and sprinklers with the aim of safeguarding supplies for the rest of summer. Council operations engineer Brian Armstrong said the first week of restrictions saw a drop in usage from 3,500 cubic metres a day to 3,300. But hot weather last week saw usage shoot up, reaching 3,800 cubic metres on Saturday which was an all-time record. Rain through most of Wednesday appears to have had little effect, with continuing hot and dry weather since. And with Field Days later this
Big support for solar rollout It’s official — the Kaipara district is going solar. While he says that the true test of time is yet to come, installing solar hot water heating has been partly an economical and partly an ecological decision — one he plans to back up with photovoltaic solar energy systems later this year. Farmer Des Bickers is equally pragmatic, and is convinced that his diary shed solar hot water heater is primed to be a money-saver. “I said yes, then had some doubts before it was installed. But I have been surprised at how hot it can get 300 litres. We’ve had it hit 38 degrees (Celsius) even on a cloudy day. The hottest it’s gotten is 63 degrees.” In fact, Mr Bickers says that it’s working so well he’s begun considering one for his home as well, to mate up to a wetback fireplace.
Local qualified solar hot water installers Plumbing and Heating Centre have fitted a record number of solar hot water heating systems this summer season, with both residential properties and businesses feeling the benefits of soaring temperatures. Now the real results are coming in, in the form of lower power bills for early adopters of the joint venture between Plumbing and Heating and Nova Energy. Some customers, like Dargaville resident Jim Goodland, have been sizing up options to get ‘off the grid’ for some time now. An advocate of home energy independence, Mr Goodland approached Plumbing and Heating solar experts a year ago, and was impressed by the German-engineered systems offered by Nova.
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Dargaville’s Pono Lodge is approaching it’s centennary, celebrating 100 years of brotherhood and good works in the community. With a strong history of at Field Days is to invite ties to local families and new members to join. the wider Kaipara region, While some still believe the Masonic Lodge in the Freemasons to be an central Dargaville is a elite or secretive society, the truth is that modern vital link in the area’s Masonry is very inclusive, history — and its future. This Field Days and the local Lodge seeks representatives from good men to welcome Pono Lodge will be among their ranks. The p Master of the Lodge, Paul Udall talking to guests on site, benefits of friendship and in an aim to reach out to the community brotherhood are manifold, and the chance to and perhaps ‘demystify’ the aims and positively influence the community is vast. Most strengths of the international brotherhood of all, it’s a chance to connect with a longof Freemasons. Well known for their standing and respected tradition which often contributions to charitable causes, the runs through the ancestry of families. organisation has a history traced back to If one of your relatives was part of the master stonemasons of old Europe, and Freemasonry — especially here in the Kaipara traditions rooted in Biblical history. It’s a — there’s no better time than this centennial fascinating part of western culture, and as year to come and talk to current Lodge valid today as when those master masons members and find out just what it means to be of old gathered to share their knowledge in a Freemason. See Paul or any one of the Pono ancient times. brothers at Field Days and find out more about One of the big reasons why Pono Lodge a tradition which has numbered men such as members — including current Master of George Washington, Isaac Newton and more the Lodge Paul Udall — will be present in its ranks.
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Northland Agricultural Field Days The team that makes it happen Northland’s agricultural Field Days is no small task to organise — even after 27 years of successful events. Partly, this is because the nation’s secondbiggest rural festival of business, culture and fun keeps on growing, storming ahead from its humble beginnings in 1985 to become the three-day powerhouse it is today. Back in 1985 the very first Field Days was held at Dargaville’s equestrian
racecourse, the brainchild of the local Jaycees. That year saw the event saturated by torrential rain — something farmers definitely appreciate. Spirits undampened, the event was a roaring success, attracting over 80 exhibitors. Year after year the festival grew, moving to its new and current home just up the road. This prime highway-side spot became the official property of the Field Days in 2006.
Even though the Jaycees are no longer the single driving force behind the Field Days, a spirit of community co-operation and volunteer grit is still what gets the job done as the huge event gets ready to launch. Volunteers pitch in across all aspects of Field Days organisation, from the most important to the most prosaic. Some would say that there are certain jobs which fit both descriptions!
Community involvement is not just limited to those selfless folks who give freely of their time. The Field Days is now an incorporated society, registered with the New Zealand Charities Commission, and each year many not-for-profit groups are invited to take part as a vital part of their fundraising. The Field Days also gives back in the form of research grants and scholarships, driving innovation and growth in the rural sector. ¢
Lew Duggan President This is Lew’s fourth year as President. A member for 11 years, is the Chairperson of the Employment subcommittee, and is on the Sponsorship/ Advertising/ Media, Compliance and Finance sub-committees.
Emma Smith Treasurer A new member. She is the new Treasurer and is the Chairperson for the Finance subcommittee. She is on the Funding and Compliance sub-committees.
Syd Pull A member for 16 years, Syd is the Chairperson of Catering and on the Property and Compliance sub-committees.
Jason Kena A member for 14 years, Jason is the Chairperson of the Compliance sub-committee and on the Events and Property sub-committees.
Colin Finlayson Vice President Vice President and one of the original founding members, Colin has been a member for 30 years and organizes the sound systems, lighting and electricity. He is on the Property sub-committees
Ned Stevens A member for 18 years, Ned is the Field Days registered electrician who maintains the power supply. He is on the Property sub-committee.
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Brian Jackson A member for 8 years, Brian is on the Catering, Events, and Property sub-committees.
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Julie Geange A member for 6 years, Julie is Chairperson of Property and the Sponsorship/ Advertising/ Media. She is also on the Compliance, Events, Funding and Catering sub-committees.
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Anne Pull A member for 5 years after many as an Associate, Anne is on the Events and Sponsorship/ Advertising/ Media sub-committees. She is the Programme Co-Coordinator
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Ernie Dawes A member for 5 years, Ernie is on the Property sub-committee.
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Dargaville Ford director Lindsay West has two very special reasons for being at this year’s Field Days.
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Margaret Bishop and her husband John have been going to Field Days ever since they bought Newman Engineering 10 years ago.
p Dargaville Ford’s dedicated team have had great success with the phenomenal Ranger ute
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She says previous owner Greg Newman had been at Field Days for some years and she and her husband have continued that tradition. “It’s one of the places we can showcase what we do. It’s important for finding potential customers.” The Dargaville-based company specialises in finding engineering solutions, mostly for the rural sector. Field Days is a once-a-year opportunity to highlight their ingenuity and skill to an attentive audience. Mrs Bishop says Newman Engineering will be highlighting three of its signature implements at this year’s show. “The first is the Land Plane which is three implements in one. It’s local kiwi
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KERRY STRONGMAN STUDIO GALLERY
Kerry Strongman sculptor and master artist opens his studios and galleries to the public. Situated on the main highway 5 minutes north of Wellsford at Te Hana in a bright ‘tree frog’ green and black former factory complex. The southern building is home to Kerry’s main workshop, gallery and displays. Kerry’s current creations feature from his ‘Jewellery for Giants’ series of mega sculptures in 45,000 year old swamp kauri – from pendants to 3m+ in size. The Gallery has an eclectic range of art and artifacts. This varied collection includes jade, stone, bone, wood, precious metal jewellery, paintings, sculpture, tribal carving and weaving. Plus many more items, too numerous to list.
Pieces priced from $50 to $700,000 TRIBE STRONGMAN www.kerrystrongman.com kerry@kerrystrongman.com Ph: 64 9 423 8069 Mob: 027 692 3381
Studio Gallery "The Arts Factory"
State Highway One, TE HANA Post: P.O Box 222, Wellsford, 0940 Northland - New Zealand
PLEASE NOTE: If OPEN sign is displayed and door is locked press buzzer to the right. (Allow a few minutes for attention, we are possibly in the workshop.)
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Are your assets protected? New chef puts her u by Hammonds Law
We all work to accumulate wealth and security for our families. It’s important to know that everything you have strived so hard to achieve is protected in the years to come. But, it’s not just about passing on wealth. It’s about realising ideals and hopes for the future and cementing property that you have worked hard for and passing it on to future family members. How may a trust work with asset and estate planning? Why should you plan how to deal with your assets? Essentially, the reasons for estate planning may include: • Protecting your assets against future creditors to which you or your family could be exposed; • Tax savings on beneficiary income; • Enhancing your eligibility for government entitlements; • Protecting your assets from the possible reintroduction of estate duty or a capital gains tax; • Protecting your assets against relationship property claims, including the interests of your children against claims by their spouses or partners; and • Controlling succession of your estate to your children or other beneficiaries. So what is a trust? A trust is an obligation imposed on a person (the trustee) to hold property or income on behalf of and for the benefit of another person or class of persons (the beneficiaries). Discretionary trusts are trusts in which trustees have the power (discretion) to pick and choose among many beneficiaries (often defined as a class
e.g. ‘all my children and grandchildren’) each time they make a decision to distribute money or property from the trust property. The beneficiaries do not have a right to compel the trustees to distribute the trust’s assets in their favour, only a right to be considered in respect of any distribution. This is a very common family trust type and will generally cover most trust needs for basic asset protection. How Is A Trust Set Up? A trust can be created a number of ways. The most practical way to create a trust is by the execution of a trust deed by the settlor and trustees. The Trust Deed outlines who the trustees and beneficiaries are, the name of the trust, for how long the trust will operate, how the trust property will be invested and the rules that are to apply to the trust. Finally, as part of an overall estate and asset plan, you should ensure that you have a valid and recent will. The will is used to ensure assets go to where you intend. There are formal requirements of a will. Failure to comply with these formalities may render the will void. If you die without making a will the costs of administering your estate are increased by the need to apply to the High Court to administer the estate and you have no control over who will attend to these matters or who will ultimately benefit from it. I am available to meet with you if you would like to know more about forming a family trust, estate planning or wills. ¢
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Pia Sunderland is looking forward to cooking up a storm at the Funky Fish. She has just started as the night chef at Baylys Beach’s favourite eating place. Originally from Whangarei, Pia comes to the Funky Fish after working at Arcade Meats and studying at NorthTec. “Before that I was a farmer’s wife.” So what attracted her to the Funky Fish? “I love the people and the music. We have great bands and live performances. I love the beach. And I live out here — that’s a bonus.” At NorthTec Pia learned new ways of presenting food. “I’m planning on creating a new menu. And I’m keen to use what I’ve learned to funky up the menu.” As to her favourite part of the Funky Fish dining experience, Pia says it is easy to choose. “Our desserts. We make delicious desserts.” She says the Funky Fish is so successful because it remembers its local roots. “We always try and use local produce. And I want to keep the menu beachy — light and fresh.”
p Pia Sunderland is the new night chef at the Funky Fish.
But Pia is not going to confine herself to the kitchen. She’s keen to meet the people who keep the Funky Fish humming: its customers. “They come from all over the place. The other day we had two lady bikers who came here from north of Waipoua Forest. That’s nice.” ¢
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Dining Guide Back on the tourist highway Bartenders, waitresses, front-of-house staff and (almost) kumara pickers Sanna Folkesson and Sarah Fischier Eriksson have become familiar faces in Dargaville during their five month stay at the Northern Wairoa Hotel.
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Horseshoe
EDDIE HEMARA
Café & Takeaways (BJ’s Dairy)
ROCK CLASSICS, RYTHYM + BLUES
Lunch Selection: Fresh Salad Rolls Cakes • Pies Espresso Coffees • Teas
ALL WELCOME FREE ENTRY RESTAURANT OPEN FROM 6PM
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The pair, who hail from Sweden, originally came to New Zealand to hit the road and enjoy a big O.E. on the other side of the planet. What they didn’t count on was falling in love with the Kaipara district, with its sunny summer atmosphere, lakes and beaches. When they first came to town their plan was to harvest kumara — that well-known local delicacy. But a chance
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meeting with the Northern Wairoa Hotel’s John Collins changed the nature of their trip to a working holiday. Figuring that working in a historic Kiwi tavern would be a great story to tell the folks back home, the qualified bartenders (who already packed in a lot of experience in their home nation) signed up — and the rest is history. “They’ve set the bar for waitressing here,” says John, who along with the management and staff of the Northern Wairoa is sad to see the pair leave. “They’re certainly not afraid of hard work!” The next stop on Sarah and Sanna’s delayed tour of New Zealand takes them south to Coromandel, then
eventually on to Christchurch, in order to see the wonders of the South Island before they become locked in snow. Coming from Scandinavian climates, they explain “we’ve seen enough snow!” The pair plan to return when they can, and take with them good memories of Dargaville and its unique ‘characters’. Certainly there are those who frequent the popular tavern and restaurant who will miss their humour, wit and skill. In their absence, another globetrotting team of wait staff — this time from England and Ireland — will take over, adding their names to the register of international guests who have, at least temporarily, called Dargaville home. ¢
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Dining Guide It’s party time in Dargaville The town by the banks of the Northern Wairoa comes alive for Field Days, offering festivities, food and fun for visitors to the region’s biggest agricultural event.
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Restaurant
Fresh Fish – Thinly battered, Seafood Chowder, Homemade Pies, Burgers and Healthy options available!
Members, friends & clubs with reciprocal visiting rights welcome
JO’S TAKEAWAY CARAVAN COME & TRY OUR SPECIALS
Northern Wairoa Memorial
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going strong today. Try anything from their super-fresh seafood menu, or treat yourself to a chicken, bacon and brie burger — a personal favourite. We’re well served for delicious Thai cuisine here in Dargaville, with two restaurants offering different regional flavours from the south-east Asian nation. Whether you enjoy mild or spicy, exotic or traditional, there’s only one piece of advice which suits. You have to try both! During Field Days the local Dargaville Club is open to all visitors, offering legendary hospitality and live music along with hearty meals. Club members offer all our Field Days guests a warm welcome, and invite them to drop in for visit. Right in the heart of town, the mighty Northern Wairoa Hotel will be in full celebration mode, with their renowned, sizzling steak dinners and royal-quality roasts the pick of the bunch. Test your skill against the raging mechanical bull for a chance to take home $1,000 cash, or rock the night away with live music from top local bands in the historic tavern’s bar. ¢
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And there’s just so much on offer this year that we thought a quick run-down of some must-see and must-taste local delicacies was in order, to help you plan your stay. Fans of old-fashioned, home-style fare will be well satiated by a trip to Jo’s Home Cookery — a Dargaville institution where there’s always something fresh on the menu. Try a homemade pie or add an order of the region’s famous kumara chips as a side to a tasty burger. There’s more freshly made goodness to be had at the Horseshoe Cafe, where their jampacked filled rolls are a local legend. And for an evening in good company you can’t go past the local RSA, famous for their generous helpings of good Kiwi tucker, served up with an ice cold pint. If you’re travelling into town via Ruawai, a stop off at the all-new Ellecee’s Cafe is a must. New management and a new menu make this a little gem of a place for road-trippers, and their coffee is reputed to be some of the best around! Here in Dargaville one name has been synonymous with great takeaways since our local Ford dealership was polishing up Model T’s. That name is Matich’s Premier Restaurant, and they are still
CALL US ABOUT OUR SPECIAL BANQUET MENU BUFFET AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT OF FIELD DAYS
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Pad Thai DINE IN & TAKEAWAY
Dargaville’s OrigiNal “BesT THai iN THe kaipara!”
NEW AND IMPROVED MENU
VIsIT us for TAsTY, hEAlThY TAKEAWAY mEAls DurINg ThE fIElD DAYs!
FRESH SEAFOOD PREPARED TO PERFECTION, THE WAY WE’VE ENJOYED IT FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS
open sunday 5pm – 9pm Please phone for booking
Taste the authentic flavours of Thailand with us!
52 Normanby, Dargaville, Northland 0310
Ph: 09 439 1315
REAL OLD FASHIONED KIWI FISH & CHIPS
Come Check Us Out 23 Freyberg Rd Ruawai 4392992
Visit us when you’re in town!
VICTORIA ST, DARGAVILLE
09 439 8212
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• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More
No jobRing tooAndrew small
UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP
• Manufacturers of Fairview Aluminium • Auto Glass for ALL insurance Companies • Garador: Your Garage Door Specialists
ENGINEERING (2002) LTD
PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz
15 BEACH ROAD, DARGAVILLE • PO BOX 264, DARGAVILLE
• All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems
Phone: 09 439 8210 Fax: 09 439 8355
Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750
Farrand & Mason Ltd. GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
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www.esthetica.co.nz
phone: 09
439 6880
8 Portland Street Dargaville
C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S
Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply
LocaL D e aL e r s f o r :
Specialists in Skin Health Skin Rejuvenation Permanent Hair Reduction Anti-aging Treatments All aspects of beauty therapy
Phone: 439 7335 Normanby Street Dargaville
Best under pressure
Floor Sanding
TRACTOR & MACHINERY REPAIRS
Locally owned and operated - Quality workmanship guaranteed
• Floor restoration • New floors sanded
• Polyurethane Finishes • Oil Finishes • Concrete Grinding
and coated
• Prepwork
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HOSES & FITTINGS
MOBILE SERVICE
NZQA Qualified with National Certificate. Approved Member Floor NZ
3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881
Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172 E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz
• Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation
grEg BroWniE
09 439 7564 027 439 7565
Les Sweeney Builders • New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions
Les Ph: 0274 972 929 A/H: 09 439 7524
34 Beach Rd, daRgaville
Ph 09 439 6544
New patients welcome! love your smile 30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz
Lyn’s Cake Creations Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small Phone Lyn
09 439 0751 www.lynscakecreations.com
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
FREECALL 0800 66 77 47 199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747
TE HANA TRACTORS GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE
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New/Used Tractor Machinery • Repairs In House Engineer Mobile Service Comprehensive parts range
Authorised Agents for Landini, McCormick and Kioti tractors. 308 SH1, Te Hana, Wellsford ∙ PH 09 423 8558 Mike Thomas 027 598 9496 ∙ Kim Windlebourne 021 423 852
Ltd
Tile Specialists
TILE INSTALLATION Free Quotes TILE MAINTENANCE 09 439 7028 027 668 9908 TILE SUPPLY
www.tiletex.co.nz
WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES LTD
“OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL...”
YOUR PROFESSIONAL LOCAL GLAZIERS
GLASS • MIRRORS • CAT DOORS
PLUS - INSECT SCREENS - SECURITY DOORS - WINDOW TINTING + MORE 32 Gladstone St, Dargaville • Mob 027 275 0918 • Ph/Fax 09 439 6458
LIFESTYLER SERVICE DIRECTORY
Kaipara
Phone to advertise 09 439 6933
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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 4 March 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 3 March 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale
Raffle Results
Property Maintenance
TWO ROW Kumara Harvester - Crompton Engineering made. Separate 2 wheel hyd. headland turn. Can be seen working – Call Bruce on 021 277 9976.
RAFFLE RESULTS - Dargaville Bowling Club. Grocery raffle draw Saturday 15th February. Results: 1st. No. 220, Mabel Walton. 2nd. No. 260, Elaine Blitvic. 3rd. No. 564, Melanie Hansen. 4th. No. 210, L Little. Thank you for your support.
AAA+ PAINTER, wallpapering specialist, roof spray coatings & waterblasting. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376, Crawford Solutions.
TILES
Business For Sale
Call in to our showroom to see the large range of quality tiles available at
Plumbing and Heating Centre
0800 326 123
102 Jervois Street, Dargaville Property For Sale
LEASE LAND wanted, short or long term. Phone Paul 09 431 6461.
To Let SLEEPOUTS DELIVERED to your site from $74pw, studio, 1, 2 or 3 brm, No deposit finance, rentals or cash sales. www.unit2go.co.nz/0800unit2go.
Animal Accomodation
Work Wanted SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330. www.westernblasters.co.nz
DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service
Phone
09 439 6068
Phone Ray 09 439 5377
GARDENING SERVICE, clean ups, maintenance, pruning, hedging, weeding, lawns, irrigation. Rachel the Gardener, 09 439 8026 or 021 288 8811.
Glass DR
“We’ll fix your pane”
Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats
All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions
Builders
Darryl TregiDga
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builDers LICENSED BUILDING PRACTITIONER
Phone 021 854 167 A/H 09 439 4167
NATIVE PLANTS at wholesale prices sold direct to the public from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. Further discounts for purchases of 50 or more plants. Delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturdays 10am to 4pm or at other times by appointment. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223, visit the website www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.
Got2Go Got2Go
MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.
GLASS & GLAZING
SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz
Nurseries & Plants
Lease
09 439 1505 027 614 6309
Storage
Garden Maintenance
MATAKOHE 74 ACRES, awesome Kaipara Harbour views, spring water. $480K + gst. Phone 09 946 5652 or 021 430 086.
Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill
DARGAVILLE BUSINESS established 1984 (30 years). Great little unit. Strong client base, no GST. Only $60k. Break free! Phone 09 439 6068.
Plants
OPEN!
NEW STOCK READY NOW Landscaping Shelter Re-vege 55 West Coast Rd Te Kopuru
Got an old car? No Wof, No Rego, No Problems
$3000 for your trade in
241 Victoria Street. Entertainment to follow.
GARDENING BEAUTY and the best in gardening. Forget about the rest, get the best. Get Courtney for all your gardening needs. Available now, good rate. Phone Mike 027 423 1166. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small. We do them ALL
All Welcome.
SOLAR
Install a Solar system and save up to 75% of your water heating costs call
Plumbing and Heating Centre for expert advice and service
0800 326 123
102 Jervois Street, Dargaville
Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi Chuan 2014 Beginner Programmes starting from Monday 10th Feb for kempo and Tai Chi Chuan 2 FREE Introductory Classes All Ages
Need a cheap new Car?
All Types. Simple, reliable, affordable
A.G.M.
Saturday 15th March 2014 at 8pm
ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.
Cars For Sale
$0 Deposit $50 a week
Public Notices
To Enquire Phone: 09 439 6226 • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
Leaders in the field of martial arts www.robertgemmell-martialarts.co.nz
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Phone or Txt Paul
027 271 2022
Monday 3 March 2014
Txt/ph Ash 021 959757
9–4pm Wednesday to Sunday
09 439 5556 Situations Vacant
Graphic Designer Position Available NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, based in Dargaville, are publishers of the Kaipara Lifestyler, the Northern Farming Lifestyles, Waikato Farming Lifestyles, Taranaki Farming Lifestyles, Manawatu Farming Lifestyles, The Record and Canterbury Farming. We are looking for two graphic designers to join our very busy production team. The company’s continual expansion requires us to increase our current team of six designers to eight. Start dates: 1st of April & June (date to be confirmed).
Skills Required
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Team player. Tidy and well presented.
Please send your CV to: NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd PO Box 474, Dargaville accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz Phone: 09 439 6933
Public Notices
In the Nurses Lounge at Community Health Dargaville Hospital, 10am - 12pm
ACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.
“SELF CARE WHEN WE ARE GRIEVING”
You are invited to bring a momento Josie Scott will be facilitating This is an informal group that shares experiences and supports each other followed by light refreshments
ARATAPU RESIDENTS - Meeting to be held at Aratapu Tavern 2nd March, 1.00pm.
NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME Enquiries to Jayne 09 439 3330 ext 6716
DONNELLYS CROSSING Picnic Sports & Market Day – Saturday 15th March 10.30am start. Held at the Sports Ground, Old Mill Road, sign posted from SH12. Old fashioned family fun day out. Novelty races, gumboot throw, tug of war, water fun & refreshments. Make a scarecrow or vege cake competitions! Run a stall. Enquiries to Michelle – 09 439 5758 or Deborah 09 439 0070. See you there! FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.
CRUISER CAFE and GRILL PAPAROA OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY 5PM TILL LATE
Family Friendly & Affordable! PH 09 431 6918
Dargaville Lions Maize Maze Due to poor seasonal growth the Maize Maze will not run this year. We would like to thank the sponsors and the public for their support. Hope next season is better!
Ruawai centennial 21 – 23 March 2014 Join us to celebrate 100 years (plus a few) of Ruawai
An exciting weekend of events And Activities! Including: A parade, family gala day, boat trips, bus tours, dinner dance, Thanksgiving service and photo archives. Register now at
www.ruawaicentennial.co.nz or pick up a form at Farmlands, Inders, Jo’s Home Cooking, Godfreys or Carters.
Look forward to seeing you there! Find
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Te Kopuru 45 Norton Street
$159,000
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Your Ideal Haven This spacious home has a great feel about it. 4 good sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large modern kitchen area with large dining area and separate lounge. Auction Saturday 15th March 11.00am Open Home Saturday 1st March 1.00–2.00pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20358 | 09 439 7575
Priced to Sell Nicely renovated 3 bedroom home with separate lounge, good size kitchen and dining area. Established gardens, large back yard for BBQs and room to run around. Single garage and carport. Open Home Sunday 2nd March 1.00–1.30pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20364 | 09 439 7575
Nestled among the swaying palms This swinging seventies home, one of a kind, not your every day house. Large modern kitchen, big dining area, spacious lounge, 3 good sized bedrooms and a fourth above the double garage and workshop. Open Home Sunday 2nd March 1.45–2.15pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20353 | 09 439 7575
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$435,000
Brand New Just finished building. Easy care section 400m² or have option of buying next door section. 3 bedrooms with ensuite, internal access single garage + laundry. Warm sunny position. Now’s the time to buy. Open Home Saturday 1st March 2.30–3.00pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20322 | 09 439 7575
Charming Bungalow 12 & 14 Ranfurly Street. Close to schools, churches and shops. The property has 2 titles with large mature trees. 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, character entrance way. Internal access and much more. Open Home Sunday 2nd March 1.00–1.30pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20343 | 09 439 7575
River Views of the Northern Wairoa 3 double bedrooms, 1 single, wet area shower, spa bath, very private, fenced. Currently used as a bed and breakfast. Approximately 1¾ acres. Large lounge with free standing Kent fireplace. Single garage + carport and potting shed. Open Home Sunday 2nd March 1.45–2.15pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20337 | 09 439 7575
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