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February 26 2019

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Toheroa poaching a serious concern u by Jill Dickie

Very robust and frank discussions were shared between around 50 people from the Northern Wairoa and Kaipara areas and two MPI Fisheries Northland representatives, on February 18 at the Northern Wairoa Golf Club, regarding illegal toheroa poaching from Ripiro Beach. Among them were several Northern Wairoa marae representatives, who expressed a passionate plea for unity and ownership of the issue by everyone at the meeting, and all people who use the beach, to protect this resource. “The marae of the Northern Wairoa are united in their support of stamping out poaching and illegal collecting of toheroa,” said Kaumatua of Naumai Marae, Tokotoko Retimana. The issuing of customary permits was raised as there is only one kaitiaki from the area issuing locally and concern was expressed about permits being issued from outside the local area. In response, chief compliance officer MPI Fisheries Northland, Phil Tasker, explained from their experience and patrols permits were not the main issue. “It is the overall increase in the amount of poaching incidents and the calls to the 0800 number that has raised alarm bells.” Further discussion was directed on the urgent need for more Honorary Fisheries Officers and Observers. On the job training is provided for the voluntary roles and mileage is reimbursed. “It is unfair for the public to assume and expect retired people to fill voluntary roles. “As the marae representatives explained this is an issue we all need to unite over and take ownership to stop poaching of toheroa,” said Baylys Beach Society chair, Cheryl Carmichael.

p The seriousness of toheroa poaching at Ripiro Beach was addressed at a recent meeting between locals and MPI Fisheries Officers, Phil Tasker and Marcie Cooke

For further information on becoming an officer or observer email marcie. cooke@mpi.govt.nz. The two MPI representatives advised of several current prosecutions in the courts from Ripiro Beach and strongly urged the public to immediately call 0800 476 224 to report any toheroa taking, and email any evidence to ncc@mpi.govt.nz.

“Our 0800 number is like a Fisheries 111. If we are not informed as it’s happening we have no chance of getting there. We are patrolling over this way perhaps more than the public realises,” said Phil Tasker. MPI Fisheries Northland have now agreed to increase their patrols on Ripiro Beach.

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p Several personal best records were broken at the Kauri Coast swimming pool in Dargaville at the swimming event hosted by the ASB Northland Secondary Schools Sports Association. Swim Northland provided their organisational skills to run the event on behalf of Sport Northland where 169 swimmers from 19 schools participated. Four Kaipara schools were involved with 45 students making waves amongst their competitors.

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Cyclists to boost tourism Heritage trail opens

u by Paul Campbell

u by Jill Dickie

The government’s $4.95 million grant to upgrade Kaipara Harbour facilities has the unreserved support of a major harbour cruise operator currently ferrying tourists from Helensville to Pahi and Dargaville.

The Butter, Barques and Gum Trail was officially opened last Sunday by Kaipara Mayor, Dr Jason Smith with a ribbon-cutting ceremony next to the gum diggers statue in Hokianga Road, attended by around 50 people.

Kewpie Too owner, Terry Somers, operates Kaipara Cruises and says he’s also been busy ferrying cycle trail riders from Pouto to Helensville, with many more to come. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the grant, saying “we explore upgrading Kaipara wharves and water transport helping the district leverage more benefits from the Kaipara Harbour, the biggest in New Zealand.” “Any wharf upgrade is good,” said Captain Somers. “And a wharf at Pouto in particular with increasing tourist traffic. We have been nosing onto the beach there with a ramp down and boarding 40 to 50 cyclists doing the cycleway from Cape Reinga, via Dargaville, and taking p Captain Terry Somers and crew member Sharon them to Helensville and their aboard Kewpie Too next stage. “It will get really busy next summer, “We are planning up to three with Tour Aotearoa planning for 1,300 crossings a day to ferry riders across, so riders from here and overseas on a it’s a good indication of tourism growth 3,000 km brevet ride from Cape Reinga for the harbour.” to Bluff.” A brevet is a ride following a Kaipara Mayor, Jason Smith, agrees: set course, via 30 photo checkpoints, “There are great opportunities ahead we which must be completed between 10 can see, and I’d say even more we can’t and 30 days. Participants make a $100 yet see for the Kaipara Moana,” he said. donation to a charity of their choice, and “We need to work with care to get can also fundraise more money for the right the planning of wharves, jetties charity they are supporting. and ferries to open this waterway to “The next Tour Aotearoa Brevet starts tomorrow’s chances and shape our longin February 2020,” said Captain Somers. term future from here.” ¢

Led by Spor t Northland’s Roxanne Kelly, the trail walkers set out in search of the information boards located at the various historical sites throughout Mangawhare, following River Road and up the Park Road stairway to Pou Tu Te Rangi Harding Park. Ritchies Coachlines provided a minibus for the p Kaipara mayor, Dr Jason Smith, opened the walk at a ribboncutting ceremony less mobile to view the signage and follow the route as far Kaipara District Council, Foundation as possible by road. North and Walking Access New Zealand The Mangawhare section of the for providing the funding to bring this heritage trail is part of the Amber project to fruition.” Threads Tales and Trails project; a A trail brochure is available from follow-on from the initial Historic River various locations around Dargaville, Walk established as a Millennium showing the location of the historic Project in 2000. The current walk sites and signs along the way providing is the culmination of two years’ background and visual information. research by a team of Dargaville- The brochure is available from various based volunteer heritage enthusiasts locations around Dargaville. including Nick Puharich, Raewyn Sills, Planning is currently in process to Brenda Lupton, Bronwyn Bernard, Dot launch a future walk, the Time and Gorry, Anthea Hamlet and Sue Curtis. Tides Trail, as a continuation of telling DCDB business manager, Sue Dargaville’s stories of the past and is Curtis, was grateful for the creative due to go live on the web at dargavillenz. help on the project. “Thanks to com/talesandtrails. ¢

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Funding campaign launched

MX championships underway

u by Jill Dickie

The roar of engines, exhaust fumes and flying dirt are the order of the day, and Moto X riders from across the country have been Kaipara bound for the first two days of the Northland MX championships. Round two gets underway at Maungaturoto on Sunday, March 3.

Artists, residents, visitors and officials congregated at Bennetts Cafe on Saturday, February 23, for the official launch of the Mangawhai Artists Inc crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a dedicated workspace. Kaipara District mayor, Dr Jason Smith, and general manager for Creative Northland, Hinurewa te Hau, supported the local artists in opening their PledgeMe campaign, which has already generated pledges totalling $14,715 at time of print. The building project will provide a larger working area for artists at the local gallery and organisers have an initial target amount of $100,000 to raise in the next five weeks — before March 31. “Mangawhai Artists Gallery is known for its quality exhibitions but is too small to have workshops and classes at the same time as exhibitions and we receive lots of requests for more art opportunities,” said spokesperson Lynn Middleton. People able to help can donate and receive a charitable receipt or pledge Maungaturoto Storage containers

online in return for a reward. In this, all or nothing campaign the group must meet their target or the pledges are not collected and the building will not proceed. Pledging a block for the building is one way, residents can be rewarded for their generosity. The block they buy will become a part of the actual building and a name plaque attached to it. In addition, two windows and one set of double doors, also named, may be pledged. Other rewards include books, workshops, artworks, gift packs, a box of pastels and gift vouchers. “It is important for people to know that the art workspace and the artists’ gallery are community-owned so achieving this will benefit our community now and in the future,” said Mangawhai Artists Inc chair, Mary-Anne Boyd. For further information email mangawhaiartists@gmail.com. ¢

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“This is a four-race series, which began at the Dargaville Motorcycle club on Sunday, February 17 where they achieved a whopping 212 riders,” said Maungaturoto MX Club spokesperson, Shannon Patterson. “Maungaturoto is a volunteer-run club and without the support of local farmers, business and helpers we would not exist. “We are privileged to be a part of this year’s Penrite Oils Northland MX Champs. The second round will be held at Maungaturoto followed by round three at Whangarei on March 17 and round four at Rodney on March 31.” Riders battle it out across the four race two days to accumulate the most

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Fundraising proceeds apace The plight of the tern u by Paul Campbell

u by Jill Dickie

With more than $300,000 raised in a series of events in support of the dementia unit extension to the Riverview Rest Home at Maungaturoto, there’s no let up in seeking a target of $500,000 on the part of the town’s charitable trust fundraising committee.

Following one of its worst breeding seasons with just two chicks fledged, the New Zealand fairy tern population at Mangawhai is in dire straights according to conservationists, in spite of thousands of dollars about to be spent on genetic research.

p Top NZ Irish band, the McSweeney Brothers will appear in concert with fiddler Marion Burns on March 2

“From sales at The Den in Bickerstaffe Road of a wide variety of donated goods and household stuff, from burger sales by the Rapid Relief Team, to sports events, family fun days and just hugely appreciated donations the community support is great,” said trust chair, Craig Fergus. “Our most recent donation was $5,000 from the LW Nelson Foundation.“ On Saturday, March 2 New Zealand’s top Irish band, the McSweeney Brothers appear in concert with fiddler Marion Burns at the Maungaturoto Centennial Hall with proceeds going to the dementia fund. “Tickets are $35, and there’ll be a cash bar as well as continuous supper,”

said organiser, Alex Tetzner. “We hope to pre-sell this event and tickets are available from Ray White in town, or from me at 09 431 6434.” Next on the fundraising list will be a nine-hole Ambrose golf tournament on March 9 at the Paparoa Golf Club on Golden Stairs Road. The 14-bed dementia unit at Riverview is to cost $3.6 million. To date, $654,000 has been spent on planning, resource and building consents and the trust has organised a bank facility of $1.8 million. The fundraising committee is seeking $500,000 from the wider Kaipara community with grants sought for the balance of $400,000. ¢

Historically, the Te Arai Stream mouth has been a nesting site for the fairy tern and an important postbreeding flocking area due to the reliable source of food, but there is a suggestion that decisions made by the Tara Iti Golf Club course developer, Te Arai North Ltd, may have an impact on the birds. A long-term row between Auckland Council and Te Arai North Ltd over a ford or dam in the Te Arai Stream may be potentially disrupting the life cycle of fish which are crucial to the survival of the fairy tern. The stream passes through land destined to become a regional park and the birds are known to flock at the stream mouth. Meanwhile, the Te Arai and Mangawhai Shorebirds’ Trust is to fund genetic research to investigate possible factors in the birds’ decline. In an interview with Radio NZ, trustee Peter Wilson said there appears to be a number of infertile males. Another scientist studying the fairy terns at Mangawhai, Karen Baird, suspects recent mangrove clearances have diminished the food supply

p A fairy tern chick hatched at Pakiri Beach in December 2018 was one of only two chicks to fledge during the summer season Photo credit Laura Patience, DOC Ranger

and may have affected the number of eggs laid. In another interview, Tony Beauchamp, DOC’s science adviser, told Radio NZ the main reason for the poor breeding season was the weather. “With five major storms in a row, the birds didn’t renest. Most of the fairy tern losses are due to storms and weather conditions.” As the birds are critically endangered significant efforts are being given by several groups to ensure their future survival. For more information, a fairy tern exhibition is open at Mangawhai Museum until July 2019. ¢

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 26 - 2019

u by Jill Dickie

In a new initiative led by former Army Major Simon Strombom of Titahi Bay RSA, a project to restore many of New Zealand’s veterans’ graves has begun under the name of New Zealand Remembrance Army. The group have a target to complete the task by December 2020 and have amassed a volunteer force from individuals, several military groups, schools and cadets. They invite interested people in the Kaipara to join in to care for local graves. In public cemeteries, families have much of the responsibility for maintaining these graves, and many have fallen into disrepair, so the New Zealand Returned Servicemen’s Association is playing a significant role in developing a cleaning and restoration guide for anyone wanting to assist. Visiting a veteran’s grave in Porirua, Strombom was surprised at the poor condition it was in and instigated a restoration project at the cemetery. With local mayoral assistance, his team turned the graves into some of the best presented in New Zealand. “Since starting the Remembrance Army in January, we already have more than 3,000 people helping across 31 regions nationwide,” said Strombom. “So many people stand at remembrance day to respect servicemen but don’t consider looking after their graves. You can’t just do it for one day.” Strombom has had success in many cemeteries, but in others, has

encountered local body issues with some councils considering the group are breaching health and safety bylaws. “This is about people’s core values, not about bureaucratic processes,” said Strombom. “It’s about respecting these men and women and preserving military history.” The Kaipara District Council state it has no issue or regulations concerning people cleaning or repairing the graves of soldiers. Working for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage inspect only war graves every two years, arranging for their cleaning and repair. They p Former Army Major Simon Strombom is helping preserve military history. Inset: The gravestone of consider a war grave to be that veteran Harold Cullen in Maungaturoto is amongst of a serviceman or woman who some in New Zealand not being maintained died on active service, or as a consequence of injury or illness from war grave. In the Kaipara District 13 war their war service, within a set timeframe graves are looked after by the ministry. and specific to each conflict. “We also ensure war graves and People who served in wartime either memorials for New Zealand servicemen within New Zealand or overseas, but or women buried overseas are died later, are usually referred to as war maintained,“ said a spokesperson veterans rather than war casualties so for Ministry for Culture and Heritage, wouldn’t fall under the definition of a Kasey Butler. ¢

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Local rugby inspiration

Three artists, three journeys

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Keen Dargaville sportsman, Potolaka Ma’ake, began playing rugby while at high school and in spite of injury he has bounced back and is currently playing for the Tonga Sevens team with hopes of a future rugby contract.

An artistic trio combined to show their work in their first public display in a new exhibition opened at the Mangawhai Artists gallery on February 21 — an exciting milestone in their artistic lives.

While playing for the Northland Sevens team at the 2018 nationals, Poto was spotted and picked up for the Tongan team, and plans to stick with the team in future qualifying rounds. Describing his experience with the team he said, ”It’s exciting, nerve-wracking and an honour to represent my country.” Poto was brought up in Dargaville and says he always enjoyed being around sports and watching rugby, so picked up the game while at Dargaville High School. Teacher, Christine Taylor, said he was a student that stood out. “I was involved in his rugby mainly as manager p Potolaka Ma’ake with a teammate, Taniela Samita, in their Tonga Sevens uniform of the 1st XIII league team and helped with the 1st XV team.” In his last year at school — year keep motivated, which keeps him in 13 — he injured his anterior cruciate good shape considering he enjoys any ligament on his knee, which required food and doesn’t keep to a specific diet. surgery, but with determination and He is currently coaching the Dargaville the support of the DHS sport and PE High School 1st XIII and has hopes he department, he has made a full recovery. will attract a contract with either sevens Poto says he finds it easy to train and or any rugby code. ¢

Artists Hannah Peri Braithwaite, Marilyn Davies and Bevan Smith reportedly have three distinctive and contrasting styles of artworks, and they are looking forward to showing their abilities and interacting with visitors. “I am excited about this exhibition because I get to share my work amongst a great community of artists and art lovers,” said Bevan. “In Three Artists Three Journeys you will see three distinctive and contrasting styles of artworks — from subtle finely drawn native birds by Bevan to bold, lavish portraits by Hannah and, for Marilyn, a crosssection of the ideas and techniques she has been concentrating on in the past 18 months,” said Mangawhai Artists Inc spokesperson, Lynn Middleton. “An exhibition in three parts, visitors will be impressed at the richness, talent and wonder of how each artist has their own style of

p Artist, Bevan Smith, is excited about his first exhibition

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Historic church at risk

u by Jill Dickie

Hukatere and Tinopai residents are extremely concerned they may lose their historic church, St Michael’s on the Hill, due to talk of it being relocated to the pioneer village at Mangawhai. The church was constructed in 1861 in Hakaru, serving as church, schoolroom and church hall until 1939, when it was moved in sections to Hukatere and renamed. The local Hamlin family have strong personal connections to the church. “My father helped move it, and my parents were the first people married there,” said Max Hamlin, who also said he would like to see it looked after, whether at the current site or a new one. The church’s neighbour, John Eddy, has been involved in recent meetings to discuss the potential relocation and said many people in the local area do not want it disturbed. “If the Anglicans no longer want it, they should donate it to the local people.” The general feeling from local people is to leave the iconic church where it stands as a piece of local heritage and investigate setting up a trust to ensure it is regularly maintained. The church, however, is owned by the Auckland Anglican Diocese who have

had a real estate appraisal completed on the land but say they have not made any final decision on the outcome. “We acknowledge that the building was brought from another site at Hakaru many years ago and we have been seeking the possibility of another site for it to continue as a place of worship. The property is not on the market; that would be a matter of last resort for us,” said Bishop Jim, from the Diocese. According to a committee member on the Mangawhai Pioneer Village Trust, Jim Wintle, the church was offered to the Anglican people in the Hakaru area. They may gift it to the village, where it would be accommodated and prepared for a future purpose, earning its costs like the other buildings there. Situated at 703c Tinopai Road, the church is registered as a category two building with Heritage New Zealand and is also scheduled under the Kaipara District Plan as a category A structure meaning it will need resource consent from the council to move it. ¢

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Public information days will be held on: Thursday 28 February, 3–7pm Wellsford Community Centre Matheson Road, Wellsford Saturday 2 March, 10–2pm Warkworth Town Hall Alnwick Steet, Warkworth

Wednesday 6 March, 3–7pm Te Hana Hall, Whakapirau Road, Te Hana The Warkworth to Wellsford project office 11C Neville Street Warkworth, will also be open to the public between 9.30am -12.30pm on Thursday 28 February and Wednesday 6 March.

p The Hukatere church on Tinopai Road, has many local people caring about its future, particularly neighbour, John Eddy

Mayor’s Memo Kia ora, Three weeks ago the announcement of a $27.2m ‘kickstart’ package for Kaipara District was made at a packed Otamatea Marae near Maungaturoto. It was a shining day for Kaipara – along with the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, there were more Cabinet Ministers, MPs and local body politicians present than you could shake a stick at, along with kaumatua and kuia from across the North joining Te Uri o Hau and many locals in the celebrations. The centre of the celebration was the $20m grant for Kaipara roads. This will include works on sealing Pouto Road and Waipoua River Road, upgrading to two-lanes the Hakaru bridge between Kaiwaka and Mangawhai and fixing other bridges. Significantly, $8.1m was prioritised for metalling and improving Kaipara’s 1100km unsealed road network. Don’t expect to see metal roads being tarsealed - EVERYONE is asking for that but instead expect steady improvements across the entire network. What would have taken many years of ratepayer funding to achieve is now being fasttracked, which puts us on a better footing to make even greater improvements sooner. Lots of people are interested to know what’s in store as we start dealing with years of under-investment in our roads. The KDC roading team will be doing specific communications about the work programme going forward and what we can all expect to see happening where and when. Thanks for your patience with this. We’re on our way. Adding further value to what we already do well, we’ll also be working with the

community over coming months on projects for developing our Kaipara wharf network and for Growing the Kai in Kaipara. These are the other two parts of the $27.2m Kaipara Kickstart package recently announced. Based on the roading work, all three fit neatly together. Stand by for more information here. While you’re waiting you might want to join The People’s Panel between now and end of Feb when council will be asking everyone on the panel about wheelie bins for Kaipara. Are you in? Go to www.kaipara. govt.nz/panel to have your say. Finally, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for electing me one year ago to serve as Mayor of Kaipara District. It’s been a mighty first year, filled with many colourful events, times and colourful Kaipara characters, and I’m enjoying getting on with the job. The $27.2m grant for the roads, wharves and kai projects is a great kickstart to take us all to the next level. Let’s go! Nga mihi nui,

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P.S. After the Government gave us the $27.2m, I personally thanked the Prime Minister by giving her a brown paper bag of new season kumara, freshly dug! She was grateful, said they’re a family favourite and we shared a laugh. A perfectly Kaipara thing to do.

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Positive parenting programme u by Jill Dickie

Developing children into thinking, positive and confident little people is the focus of the Incredible Years parenting programme, and local mums and dads are invited to register for the next intakes beginning in early March at the Early Years Hub in Dargaville. Supported by the Ministry of Education, the free programme involves 14 three-hour sessions with a parent taking one child each week for both to learn effective, trialled and tested ways of developing positive interactions with each other. “The programme was originally designed for children with challenging behaviours, but we have found the strategies work for all children,” said facilitator Kim Hill. “Parents learn to develop ways to deal with any problems that may arise in the future.” The sessions include time for parents to share what has and hasn’t worked for them in a safe and confidential environment and to receive support from the facilitators. They can practise positive parenting skills through practical exercises and homework tasks, ensuring children understand such things as appropriate behaviours, cooperating with others and learning to problem solve. As space for only 20 parents is available facilitators recommend registering as soon as possible up to Tuesday, March 5. The first session will

begin on Wednesday, March 6, from 5.30pm to 8.00pm and the second session Thursday, March 7, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. A further intake will start in August. To register phone Lynette Matthews 09 439 7861 or Apikara FerrisBretherton 021 292 1814. ¢

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Residential Connections Price Category Code

Description

09 439 3003

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Availability per day

Delivery price from 1 April 2018

Delivery price from 1 April 2019

$0.15 $0.1340 $0.0440 $0.0160 $0.0975 $0.0000

$/day/ICP $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

24 hours 18 hours 2300-0700 24 hours

$1.00 $0.0970 $0.0440 $0.0160 $0.0000

$/day/ICP $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

24hr+18hr

$0.15 $0.1000

$0.15 $/day/ICP $0.1000 $/kWh

New New

$0.15 $/day/ICP $0.2010 $/kWh

New

$0.1200 $/kWh

DM1

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE

45,543 ICP’s

Daily price Uncontrolled Controlled 18 hour Night only Unmetered lighting Exported generation

24 hours 18 hours 2300-0700 Dusk to dawn 24 hours

DM3

NON-PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE

3,279 ICP’s

DM4 96 ICP’s (Closed)

Daily price Uncontrolled Controlled 18 hour Night only Exported generation INCLUSIVE (Obsolete) Daily price All Inclusive

DM6

TOU PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE

0 ICP’s

Daily price Peak

Off-peak Controlled 18 hour Night only Unmetered lighting Exported generation

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Price Schedule for the Northpower Electricity Distribution Network

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p Incredible Years parenting programme facilitators, Apikara Ferris-Bretherton and Kim Hill, begin a new programme on March 6 at the Early Years Hub in Dargaville

Units

0700-0930 1730-2000 0930-1730 2000-2200 2200-0700 18 hours 2300-0700 Dusk to dawn 24 hours

New $0.0440 $0.0160 $0.0975 $0.0000

$0.0700 $0.0440 $0.0160 $0.0975 $0.0000

Availability per day

Delivery price from 1 April 2018

Delivery price from 1 April 2019

$1.00 $0.1130 $0.0740 $0.0440 $0.0160 $0.0975 $0.0975 $0.0000

$1.20 $0.1068 $0.0699 $0.0440 $0.0160 $0.0975 $0.0975 $0.0000

$/day/ICP $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

$1.90 $0.1100 $0.0740 $0.0440 $0.0160 $0.0000

$/day/ICP $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

$1.00 $0.0780 $0.0360 $0.1130 $0.0740

$1.20 $0.0736 $0.0336 $0.1068 $0.0699

$/day/ICP $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

$/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

General Connections Price Category Code

Description

ND1

Up to 70kVA (100A or less)

9,545 ICP’s

Daily price Uncontrolled Controlled 22 hour Controlled 18 hour Night only Metered lighting Unmetered lighting Exported generation

24 hours 22 hours 18 hours 2300-0700 Dusk to dawn Dusk to dawn 24 hours

ND2

Greater than 70kVA (CT metering)

376 ICP’s

Daily price Uncontrolled Controlled 22 hour Controlled 18 hour Night only Exported generation

24 hours 22 hours 18 hours 2300-0700 24 hours

ND5

IRRIGATION and PUMPS

CONTROLLED DAY/NIGHT

86 ICP’s

Daily price Controlled day Controlled night Uncontrolled Controlled 22 hour

0700-2300* 2300-0700* 24 hours 22 hours

ND6

UNMETERED 24 HOUR

196 ICP’s

Daily price Unmetered

24 hours

ND12

BUILDERS TEMPORARY SUPPLY

474 ICP’s

Daily price Uncontrolled

24 hours

Units

$1.00 $0.1130

$1.20 $/day/ICP $0.1068 $/kWh

$1.40 $0.1130

$1.40 $/day/ICP $0.1130 $/kWh

* Controlled Day and Controlled Night are subject to control as per Controlled 22 hour

Streetlights Price Category Code

Description

ND7

UNMETERED PUBLIC LIGHTING

12 ICP’s

Daily price Demand band 1 Demand band 2 Demand band 3 Demand band 4 Demand band 5

Delivery price from 1 April 2018

Delivery price from 1 April 2019

$0.12 $0.03 $0.06 $0.12 $0.18 $0.25

Units

$/day/fixture $/day/fixture $/day/fixture $/day/fixture $/day/fixture $/day/fixture

Large Commercial & Industrial sites with half-hour metering Price Category Code

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Description

Availability per day

ND9

DEMAND-BASED PRICING

78 ICP’s

Monthly price Anytime Maximum Demand Network Peak Period Demand Excess Reactive power

24 hours

Delivery price from 1 April 2018

Delivery price from 1 April 2019

$120.00 $6.70 $9.00 $1.62

ND10

VOLUME-BASED PRICING

86 ICP’s

Daily price Uncontrolled Excess Reactive energy Exported generation

24 hours

$2.60 $0.1130 $0.0300

24 hours

$0.0000

Units

$120.00 $/month $6.70 $/kVA/ month $9.00 $/kVA/ month $1.62 $/excess kVAr/ month $2.60 $/day/ICP $0.1130 $/kWh $0.0300 $/excess kVArh $0.0000 $/kWh

Distribution Charge Discount In the year commencing 1 April 2019, Northpower Limited will provide a discount for the benefit of Northpower consumers totalling an estimated $10.2m. This will be a discount on Northpower’s distribution charges and the amount per eligible ICP will be in two bands as follows: • Eligible ICPs exceeding 2,000 kWh pa will receive a single discount of $192. • Eligible ICPs between 1 kWh and 2,000 kWh pa will receive a single discount of $55. Further details are available in the Northpower Distribution Price Schedule on our website at: https://northpower.com/electricity/pricing

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Tree removal annoys

Diggin’ Deep wins race

u by Jill Dickie

Derek Godfrey and his son Jackson won the Northern Wairoa Raft Race on Saturday 23, in their home built raft Diggin’ Deep, fending off opposition from just one other. They plan to share their $1,000 winnings with the local Scout group.

A small section of ground has been cleared of several trees at Sportsville Dargaville to make way for an extra car parking area, but the work has caused angst for a neighbour.

p Trees have been removed from the tennis court area at Sportsville Dargaville to make way for car parking

Resident Dennis Jones was disappointed and angered to see a large magnolia tree uprooted along with established native shrubs. “From an ecological point of view it’s crazy, and now the shade and wind shelter is gone from the tennis courts,” said Jones. “I thought Dargaville was going ahead, but they’ve turned the clock back doing things like this.” After a conversation between Jones and the Kaipara District Council parks manager, it was agreed some trees could be left on his boundary. “We don’t require an undertaking of public consultation on clean up or tidy up jobs of trees,” said

council spokesperson, Ben Hope. “Should we be looking to remove a large stand of natives, or repurpose a reserve or park, then we would look to engage the community and neighbouring properties.” “In respect of Northern Wairoa Memorial Park, we undertook some clearance of a mixture of some natives but also tobacco weed and vines, to clear room for the car park formation.” Residents should relate their concerns to the Kaipara District Council by phoning 0800 727 059 or visit kaipara.govt.nz and click on ‘contact us’ then ‘report a problem’. ¢

p Raft race winners, Derek and Jackson Godfrey, with their trophy

Derek said the hardest part of the three-day exercise in putting the raft together was obtaining the small drums. “It’s one of the most comprehensive things I’ve put together,” he said. Their raft was also constructed from lengths of bamboo and blue strapping tape. The Godfreys took their raft to Kai Iwi Lakes for a test run and also launched it on the Northern Wairoa River last Friday, trialling the use of the umbrella sails. In other entries, two kayakers took on the challenge, Martin Lorf in the senior class and Thomas Davidson in the junior. Six vessels took part in the

outboard class with the winning boat Salty Dog taking home another prize of $1,000. According to Commodore of the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Janice Cleaver, the conditions were great on the water with not much wind, and spectators on the banks enjoyed the spectacle. Visitors and competitors enjoyed refreshments and the prizegiving in the boating clubrooms afterwards. Cleaver said she hopes for more entries next year and encourages people to start planning early. ¢

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While this privately owned power pole looks fine from the outside, it wasn’t until an Oakura resident reversed her car into it - piercing the wood with her tow-ball - that she became aware of just how rotten and dangerous it was.

Come along to the Dargaville Fieldays, Northpower will be at site number 218. We will be featuring the evolution of energy and communication – from back in the day when our energy and communication needs were quite basic through to today, and how we have changed and evolved over time. We will have tasty treats on site and helpful information about your service lines.

Old and poorly maintained lines, and those close to trees, are likely to be damaged in bad weather, causing power loss to your home or business and creating a safety or fire hazard. You are responsible for the safety and maintenance of your service line.

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Onerahi Transformer Upgrade Project We are preparing for more housing growth in and around Onerahi, so we have been upgrading our substation to improve the security and reliability of electricity supply to the area. So far, we have invested $1.3 million to replace two 39-year-old transformers with new transformers with double the capacity – to handle current and future peak electricity demand in the area. One transformer is already in use and the other has been installed but is yet to be commissioned.

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The total project will cost $1.8 million and the new transformers comply with current health and safety, technical and environmental standards, which is really important to us.

Northpower offers a free, fun and informative safety presentation for schools and community groups. Jan, our customer advisor has been running the programme since 1988. You can book a session with your school or community group by emailing: jan.thomsen@northpower.com.

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Exploring the field days

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u by Ann van Engelen

It is that time of year again when the Northland Field Days committee is in full swing getting the grounds into pristine condition for the biggest three-day outdoor event in Northland. There are many changes from last year’s event starting with lots of new foodies throughout the three different food courts to tempt everybody’s taste buds. There will be great coffee available, and we are excited about the huge variety of food this year, which includes along with the staple hot dogs, hot chips and cold drinks — Mexican food, Fijian curries, slow roasted pulled pork, gourmet schnitzel, sandwiches, hangi, raw fish and Mediterranean wraps. Check out our site map to see where the different food areas are. The Clydesdale horses are back, complete with the wagon and this is a very popular way to give your feet a rest whilst travelling around the field days circuit. The sheep dog trials have moved to a more central spot so visitors can be close to the action — across the road from the Stronghold Cutting Horses, which is always incredible to watch and a crowd favourite. The children’s entertainment area has the blow up bouncy castles and other rides along with a very active market area where you can find bargains and quality market goods, whilst the Lifestyle Pavilions are under cover and a great place to get out of the weather and see

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more than 70 exhibitors showing off their home, leisure and health products. Honda Marine will have boats and accessories on display and Bruce will have field days specials available. BRP-Can-Am, Polaris and other companies will be in the demonstration area showing various farm vehicles going through their paces.

One thing great about this event is being able to compare similar machinery in one location. Whether you come to do business or have a family day out, the Northland Field Days will be the place to be starting on Thursday, February 28 and finishing on Saturday, March 2. To find out more go to — northlandfielddays.co.nz. ¢

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CRUISE EXPO Whether it's along rivers or across the oceans, cruising has become the holiday of choice for so many travellers. Join us as we host experts from a variety of cruise lines who will be giving presentations throughout the day that include some fantastic offers and will be on hand to answer all of your cruising questions. FREE ENTRY - REGISTER NOW! Date: Saturday 09 March Time: 10am - 2pm Where: Forum North RSVP:

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Roper & Jones LOT 6 PAPAROA OAKLEIGH ROAD, PAPAROA

13A EMAY CRESCENT, PAHI

$219,000 87 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO

$375,000

WOW!!! WHAT A VIEW

GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO OVENS ROAD,$895,000 MATAKOHE

$935,000+GST (if any)

$295,000

SHED,YARDS AND GRAZING

PAPAROA LIFESTYLE LOT 6 UPMARKET LIFESTYLE LIVING IN3.9ha’s TOWN! NEW LISTING! This 1922m2 elevated section features flattened, metalled and retained formed house site, water tank and storm water in place along with of easy contoured grazing land. Half round barn with lean-to added plenty of room to store your vehicles, tractor and quad. One end

As part of a sub-division, Lot 6 is approx 4.43 Ha of mostly bush and sprayed This home has been designed with views, entertaining and quality at front of Approx 74 hectares (182 acres) 10 Minutes North of Maungaturoto, this is a power and phone to site. Added extras are engineers design for septic tank, geo tech report, house plans.Take advantage of all the consents of shed set up with a grated holding pen for shearing sheep. Power to shed. Dam water for the stock which is pumped to water troughs. over gorse with fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. A narrow mind. Large open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room opens out to the look at very attractive property with scattered areas of native bush and a small area of and build. Pahi is a lovely village nestled on the shores of the Kaipara with great fishing. Stock yards with sheep drenching race and cattletrees. race with bales. Camp in theand shed,watered. resite a 2nd dwelling buildofnew…the track leads up to a small dam. The property has a concrete water tank onsite and the valley sprawling below. The formal dining and lounge have lovely high pine Thishead block is well fenced Athand present it isorpart a dairy choice is yours. phone and power to the boundary. Priced at $219,000 and with no building wooden ceilings with a private, sheltered wine gazebo and courtyard off the side. farm but it has its own title. Great run off or small farm. Call Gary on 021 902 covenants you need to call Gary today to arrange a viewing. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and loft this house really has it all and right in town. 087 to arrange a viewing The property boasts several and a good size double garage SHEILA BOON: 027 498 5651 | sheila@fnkaipara.co.nz WEB paddocks ID: MRE2233 SHEILA BOON: 027 and 498 barn. 5651 | sheila@fnkaipara.co.nz WEB ID: MRE2013 GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU2173 WEB ID MRU2106 WEB ID MRE2180

433 PAPAROA STATION ROAD, PAPAROA

GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$780,000

$249,000 JAMES ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

VILLA IN THE VALLEY

LOT 1, PAPAROA-OAKLEIGH ROAD

$420,000 +GST (if any) LOT 1 PAPAROA OAKLEIGH ROAD, PAPAROA

$249,000

PAPAROA LIFESTYLE LOT 1

Beautifully restored 3 bedroom villa showcases stained glass windows and handcrafted kitchen. Separate lounge and dining room with cosy Approx 4.9320 ha, this property has 2 dwellings that were consented at the time of re-location but the consents have since lapsed. As part NORTH TRAP AND GO PAPAROA LIFESTYLE fireplace. InFACING the garden isSUN a reading room, art/woodworking studio, covered container with itsRURAL own deck along withREADY a secludedTO tree house. of a sub-division, there are no building covenants so your options are open.TheLOT land is 1 mostly in bush but there is some areas suitable for This lovelypaddocks, rolling rural 1.6bottom Ha block is north facingtrees, andraised has avegetable couple of options Discover this 11.86 hectare property situated down quietisgravel roadwater with tank the on site Approx 4.9320 this to property has 2 Priced dwellings that were at theatime Several river on boundary, mature garden. grazing.aThere a concrete and power andHa, phone the boundary. at $249,000 this consented property is worth look so for building that would both get all day sun and rural outlook. With no building Kaipara Harbour right on your doorstep. The rolling of re-location but the consents have since lapsed. As part of a sub-division, there call Garycontour today toprovides arrange asome viewing. covenants you can build what you like and have plenty of room to move, raise great potential building spots and follow the track to the top of the hill you will are no building covenants so your options are open. The land is mostly in bush some stock or chickens. Call now to have a look and see the possibilities for discover magnificent sweeping views of the surrounding country side with a but there is some areas suitable for grazing. There is a concrete water tank on JILL WILSON: 021 505 712 | jill@fnkaipara.co.nz WEB MRU2225 GARY 087of| gary@fnkaipara.co.nz ID: MRE2176 your self. coastal outlook. A small pondID: provides water for stockMORRIS: and there021 are 902 site and power and phone to the boundary. Priced at $249,000 thisWEB plenty property is trees for shelter. worth a look so call Gary today to arrange a viewing. GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 Dargaville Realty Ltd WEB ID MRE2056 WEB ID MRU2151 WEB ID MRE2176 Licensed Agent

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

www.roperandjones.co.nz www.roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295 REA 2008 09 431 1016 Realty Ltd 09 439 7295 Dargaville Licensed Agent REAA 2008 09 431 1016

President’s welcome It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 35th Northland Field Days. Our dedicated bands of voluntary organisers, associate and community helpers along with our sole employee have worked hard during the last 12 months to bring another quality event for you all to enjoy at New Zealand’s friendliest field days. Despite a challenging year we have maintained, in line with our charitable trust status the commitment to invest in Northland’s agriculture future. We were pleased to again give financial support to Northland students with their tertiary education in 2018 as well as numerous other Northland organisations and clubs. WorkSafe ambassador and legendary All Black, Richard Loe will open the event at 11am on Thursday outside the Headquarters, and after two years in the making, our new office block is awaiting its official opening and will be named The Dave Phillips Memorial Headquarters. We see the field days as the perfect opportunity for town and country to unite, share and promote the wonderful lifestyle sectors New Zealand offers and to ensure solid foundation support for our primary industry by partnering with exhibitors offering technological supremacy, expertise and the best deals

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 26 - 2019

Success at Tokafest

p Lew Duggan — Northland Field Days president

to be had. How many other times are there in the year where farmers and the public have all dealers, service providers and attractions in one small place to talk to at their convenience? On behalf of the Northland Field Days committee and all of our sponsors, partners and associates, I hope you all experience a great time and enjoy what we have on offer and wish you all a very successful and safe 2019. Lew Duggan — President ¢

FOR FIELD DAYS AND BEYOND, WE’RE HERE TO KEEP THE KAIPARA LOOKING AND FEELING SMART AT WORK! CLEAN, VISIBLE, SAFE, AND FRESH. WE BRING OUT THE BEST IN LOCAL BUSINESS

p Attendees at the annual Tokafest music festival were very well-behaved according to the organiser, Olly Knox, and the event was reportedly one of the best yet. Whether visiting for a short time or a longer time, music fans enjoyed a diverse range of styles of music and entertainment provided by both local and international performers.

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Contact David Dreadon 09 439 2154 • 028 2581 0102

Electrical contracting covering Wellsford–Mangawhai–Kaiwaka Maungaturoto Domestic  Rural  Industrial Commercial  Appliance Tagging Motors/Starters  Automation Instrumentation  Cranes  Labour and much much more

ADULT $12 • CHILD (5-16) $5 • UNDER 5 FREE • FAMILY PASS $30

THE BIGGEST OUTDOOR EVENT IN NORTHLAND 28th FEB to 2nd MAR 2019

WHY WAIT IN LINE ON THE DAY? Pre-purchase your tickets via TicketBooth on our website Thursday & Friday gates open 9am–3pm • Saturday Gates Open 9am–2:30pm

Proudly sponsored by...

STATE HIGHWAY 14, DARGAVILLE www.northlandﬁelddays.co.nz

February 26 - 2019

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS 2019 – MAP & SITE LISTINGS OUTDOOR SITES are Site Numbers 3-320 RURAL PAVILION SITES are Site Numbers 602-658 LIFESTYLE PAVILION SITES are Site Numbers 861-931

GILLATT LANE

298

297

FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ROAD

Lifestyle Pavilion 1 Lifestyle Pavilion 2 Lifestyle Pavilion 3

263

225

230c 187c

FARMLANDS ROAD

Company Site No. 4u Ltd 617 A – Aakron Xpress 125 Absolute Concrete Ltd 174 ACR Agri 119 Active VMA Engineering Solutions 081a Adjusta Mattress New Zealand Pty Ltd 2019 NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS SITE MAP 895,897,899 Dargaville Whangarei Emergency/ Advance Build 124 (this map is not to scale and is subject to change ) Evacuation Gate Advance Dairy and Pump 081B What all the symbols mean on Advancequip NZ/Earthworm Attachments 139 this map: Start/Finish Start/Finish LOGGER SPORTS LAWN MOWER RACING TRACTOR PULL Advantage Feeders 250 Parking AFFCO NZ Limited 284 CERVUS EQUIPMENT LANE WELLS ROAD Ag Machinery Specialists Ltd 090 Disabled Parking 41 43 Beer 45 Tent 47 49 51 53 55 57 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 Agricom 238 3 Pedestrian Site Entry/Exit Agrifeeds 237 96 98 100 102 104 106 108 110 112 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 Agrifert 204 POWER FARMING NORTHLAND PLACE AGRIDUSTRIAL RISE Agriline Ltd 140,142 Ticket Booths 95 97 99 101 103 105 107 109 111 61 63 65 67 69 71 Rural Food Rural 81 83 85 87 89 91 93 AgriSea NZ Seaweed Ltd 229 Pavilion Permanent Toilet Blocks Court 1 Pavilion Allkars/Mahindra NZ 269a 2 1 114 (Portaloos are also placed all 116 118 120 122 124 134 136 138 140 142 144 146 148 150 152 154 156 158 160 162 164 Alpine Air Whangarei 131B around the outer perimeter of ENVIRONMENTAL FERTILISERS TRACK BERTOLINI BOULEVARD the event site) Alzheimers Northland 149 Food ANZ 223,225A 117 119 121 123 125 127 129 131 133 135 137 139 141 143 145 147 149 151 153 155 157 Disabled Toilet Hall ASB Bank 205 166 196 198 200 202 204 206 168 170 172 174 176 178 180 182 184 186 188 190 192 194 Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference 636 First Aid Avoca Lime Company Ltd 175 CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS PLACE FORD GO FURTHER Danger! NO ENTRY B – BA Pumps and Sprayers 147 Car Park 171 173 175 177 179 181183 185 187 189 191 193 195 197 199 201 203 205 207 209 211 Ballance Agri-Nutrients 193 Entry/Exit 216 Food & Beverages Pedestrian Access Bay Audiology 925 238 240 242 244 246 248 250 252 254 232 234 HQ 218 220 222 224226 228 230 from Car Park to Site Bell-Booth Limited 226 Attractions/Entertainment FONTERRA ROAD FONTERRA ROAD Gate A Belpard Australia 157 237 239 241 243 245 247 249 251 253 217 219 221 223 229 231 233 235 HQ Northland Field Days Office Bindy Lavender 905 BioAg 241 256 258 260 262264 266 268270 272 274 Disabled 276 278 280 282 284 286 288 Biomat Aotearoa 873 Carpark TOTALSPAN WAY HONDA HIGHWAY Committee BNZ 180B and Rotary Born in the USA 298 259 261 265 267 269 271 273 275 277 279 281 283 285 Parking Public Branson 066 Car Park 294296 300 302 304 306 308 310 312 314 316 318 320 Bridgestone 087 BRP Can-Am 280,282 NEWLOVE ROAD YAMAHA WAY Market Bryant Tractors & Renton Motors 065, 67, 118, Food315317 319 321 323 299 301303 305 307 309 311 313 Food Area Court 2 Entertainment 120 Exhibitors Court 2 Polaris/Can-Am Area Buckton 095 340 342 344 346 348 350 352 354 Car Park Demonstration BuildLink Group 172 No.1 Stronghold Area ROWLAND ROAD Cutting Horse C – Calitec Heat Pump Hot Water Systems 642 Public 339 341 343 Demo Exhibitors Carpet Mill 272 Car Park Isuzu D-Max Sheep Dog Trials Vehicle Exit Carters Building Supplies 135a, 137 364 366 368 Cavern Home Solutions 881 DAVE PHILLIPS MEMORIAL DRIVE Helicopter Gates B & C C-Dax ltd 221 EXHIBITOR CAR PARK NO.2 (NEW) Rides Celestial Wines 894 *Correct at time of print Cervus Equipment 037,39,92,94 CHH Ply 137 Delfast 238 FENCEQUIP Post Drivers 153b Godfrey's Chainsaws & Mowers 231,270 Chillerman 247b Devan Plastics 209 Fertco 612 goodGround Real Estate 134b Claas Harvest Centre Northland 027, 29, 82, 84 Diesel Performance Solutions North 078 Filters and Fountains Ltd 908 Grandpas Feeders 907 Compass Trailers 003 Digga NZ Ltd 178 Financial Design Group Ltd 615 Grasshopper ZTR Mowers 259 Container Space NZ Limited 268 Dinerite Cookware 869 First National Roper & Jones 235 Great Lake Motor Distributors 310, 312, 314 Cooper's Strip Club 606,607 Donaghys 238 FMG 192 GreenWood 279 Coprice 611 176 TURIWIRI WEST RD, DARGAVILLE 247a $220,000 3637 POUTO RD Oils $370,000 48 BOWEN ST, DARGAVILLE ST, DARGAVILLE $399,000 + GST 031,33 if any Doterra Essential 886 Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited $170,000 30 EDWARD Greg Sowry Contracting Ltd Corkill Systems Ltd 237,239,276,278 GSA Traders NZ Pty Ltd - Bettergrip Tools 141a Corson Maize 288a E – Eden Orchards 872 Ford Tools Franchise for NZ 196 Gunson McLean Ltd 190a Country RV 185 Electoral Commission 923 Forward Farming Consultancy Ltd 206a Craigs Investment Partners 194 H – Hansen Products 224 Emuology 877 Four Seasons Gutter Protection 920,922 Croplands Equipment 154 Heatsavers Northland Ltd 892 ENJO 864 Freezflow 166 CRV Ambreed 637, 638 Helinorth 171 Ensol 207 G – G and A Construction Ltd 602 Crystalyx (Carrs Supplements) 133A Helmsdale hives 306A Environmental Fertilisers 145 Gallagher 228 Hikoki 137 Euro Cabins NZ 271B D – D & A Wordsworth Contracting 116 TURIWIRI TREAT LIFESTYLE WITH VIEWS..RJS3573 YOU BEAUTY LAND IN TOWN - 9 ACRES GasLITTLE and Tyre 201 INDUSTRIAL Hino Distributors (NZ) Ltd. 085 Eurocomach 062 Dairy Cooling Solutions • 2 bedroom • Open plan living206b Immaculately presented 2006 build with spacious living area & This cosy 3 bedroom features 2 doubles and a single, open Here is your opportunity to purchase 3.713ha of industrial Signs Ltdunder floor insulation,866,868 Hisun Motors Newhappy Zealand EuroCorp DairyNZ • 1 bathroom shower/vanity • Single garage 187c open plan dining. Three good size bedrooms with an 238 planGateplates living, modern& bathroom, polished zoned land with the vendor to lease back or move on.266 additional studio attached. Excellent sheds & three bay 072 floors in the kitchen plus a North NZ facing deck. There is also a Land isHi-Tech in 3 main Enviro paddocks, plus there is an office, a couple 180a of • Functional kitchen GEA Farm Technologies Ltd 233b Solutions Dargaville Ford 196, 198, 200 F – Fairbrother Industries implement shed with a storage container. Multi faceted single garage, the flat section is fully fenced and the water sheds with 3 phase power plus is on town supply water Subject to boundary adjustment being completed - 2170sqm. General Tiredon’t 4x4 miss Tyres 168 large Homeopathic Farm Services Ltd 624 Dargaville Hunting & Fishing 244 Farmgate property withDirect stunning views of the Kaipara Harbour.155b feature stays too, the boat! with good fencing. Currently rented $210 p/w GH Healthcare 911 Honda Marine Dargaville 5,7 Datamars 232b Farmlands Co-operative 195,238,240A RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 Gilmore Taylor Associates Ltd 608, 609 WEB Honda Motorbikes 275 Davey Products 133B Farmquip Limited 199 WEBWater ID RJS3700 WEB ID RJS3573 WEB ID RJS3698 ID RJC3695 Giltrap Engineering Ltd 041,096 HRV Northland 885, 887 Davis Electrical & Solar 269b Federated Farmers of New Zealand 149 3 SPRING $415,000 290 MANGATU RD, DONNELLYS CROSSING $184,000 4 PARK ROAD, $330,000 REQUIRED Global Pump DARGAVILLE Solutions 143 LISTINGS Hubands Energy URGENTLY 183 DeLaval Ltd ST, DARGAVILLE 170 FencePro 083

FABULOUS FAMILY HOME

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Large lounge, four bedrooms & new combined bathroom. A well appointed kitchen. Deck located off the dining room making it the ideal summer extension. There is a two room storage / sleep out type building & 10 X 6.7 metre garage. This 4046 sqm block includes a 2023 sqm section on a separate title. RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3688

Wool shed conversion has been an on going project. The house is open plan with 2 bedrooms with exterior ply. House has power, a sky dish & calafont to heat the water. Full lock up shed for all your storage. All this on 2.3ha’s approx, only one paddock, fully fenced with a road boundary. Property not permitted. MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3657

Elevated home features 3 double bedrooms and a single, spacious open plan living with a North facing deck overlooking the Dargaville township and Northern Wairoa River, 2 toilets plus a heat pump and double carport. There are also plenty of fruit trees, has some insulation and in a sort after street.

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CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS3696

DARGAVILLE 09 439 7295 MAUNGATUROTO 09 431 1016

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$540,000 + GST if any 7 WHARF ROAD, RUAWAI $235,000 24 ARIELS LANE, PAPAROA

$219,000 1 SNAPPER STREET, BAYLYS BEACH $435,000 8 DEPOT RD, PAPAROA

$97,000 218 WALLER RD, ARAPOHUE $279,000 3 RATA LANE, MAUNGATUROTO

$119,000

Covering the Kaipara with Sales and Property Management COME & SEE US AT OUR SITE FOR THE NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS, #235

LIFESTYLE HAVEN COUNTRY LIVING INhome, TOWN Spacious 5 bedrooms family with an open plan living

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1 SNAPPER STREET, BAYLYS BEACH

EASY CONTOURED 10 ACRE LIFESTYLE FIRSTcorner HOME/RENTAL Renovated find, rewired, re roofed, new plumbing in the 692m2 section (Lot 47) has some sea views and is Seize opportunity and secure 1960´s 4kitchen Ha lifestyle withbathroom. 3 bdm spacious house builtseparate 2006. Large Flat fullyatfenced 1214m2 section with tidy bedroom areathis opening onto the deck withthis great views.3 bdm / 1 bthm and the Large traditional living located the Sunset West subdivision and3has power, home. phone single level 192sqm home onshed 1012with m2workshop. flat section.Nestled Refurbished leads cedar through twin ranchslider doors to open deck plan also Relax on the deck with yourWithin favourite bevvy. Single garage, Fabulous on 9.99 acres living roomarea features paneling with polished floors and water at the boundary. walking distance are the kitchen/dining, and laundry access to two bedrooms.look Clean grazingwith paddocks with workshop area and attached carport. distance to is on the fringe bathroom of town on school busareas. route.Heatpump. Drive- with country living. Unmistakable of luxury free standing local shop/takeaways, Funky Fish Cafe Walking and the beach. Now through garage with workshop, carport, fruit trees, vege stream dam. suntrap suitable for planting your village, 7 kms tothe Pahi Beach. antiqueand style bathSheltered and separate shower. the timeapprox. to invest in a drive slice of action. garden, water tanks & town supply, fenced, farmland out back. orchard. Lots of parking and convenient loop track. RACHEL VRIES 021 943 900 MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 CRAIG CLEMENT 021461668 Call Rhoda toDE view! Call Rhoda to view. RACHAEL KARYN TONY CRAIG GARY SHEILAWEB MICHELLE JOHN SHEILA Mob 027 498JILL 5651 WEB ID RJS3348 RHODA WEB ID RJS3316 ID BOON RJS3367 MRE1857 MRE1788 WILSON DE VRIES MORRISON HODGSON NORTHCOTT CLEMENT MORRIS BOON POWELL RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 WEB ID TOMLINSON MRE1818

17 PORTLAND STREET

We put you first

$345,000 51A STATION ROAD

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

$450,000 + GST if any. 20 CYNTHIA PLACE

www.roperandjones.co.nz

DAIRY/BEEF LITTLE BEAUTY Dairy 22 ASHB, new water vacum pump and freezer.

This easyfeed gentle sloping section is in thequarry. heart Approx of Concrete pad, wintering barns and 200 Maungaturoto. Backing onto a reservesleepout, and school really only hectares. 3 bedroom/office, farmhands calfitrearing has two neighbours. Come and Option check out this slice of the& sheds, natural dams and 2 bores. to purchase herd Kaipara and build your next home. shares.

SELMA PETERS 021 828 402 SHAR ADRIANNE GARY 902 087 WEB IDMORRIS RJRU3319Mob 021 ASTLEY WEBDORMER ID MRE1853

$280,000 622 KELLYS BAY ROAD, POUTO

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 26 - 2019

NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS 2019 – MAP & SITE LISTINGS LIFESTYLE PAVILION 1 NZ Fudge Farm 861 Roarhoney 862 Villa Italia Ltd 863 ENJO 864 NZ Tamarillo Cooperative Ltd 865 Gateplates & Signs Ltd 866, 868 The Rocking Horse Place 867 Dinerite Cookware 869 Zenteq 870 Kiwi Coffee Queen 871 Eden Orchards 872 Biomat Aotearoa 873 The Outdoor Room Company 874, 876, 878 QRC Tai Tokerau Resort College 875 Stratco 876 Emuology 877 Norwex 879 Southern Cross Promotions 880,891,893,930 Cavern Home Solutions 881 Whangarei Boys' High School 882 LeafScreen Ltd 883 Ria’s Natural Health Soap 884 LIFESTYLE PAVILION 2 HRV Northland 885, 887 Doterra Essential Oils 886 PBS Ltd 888 Shuzi NZ Ltd 889 Sweet Temptations 890 Heatsavers Northland Ltd 892 Celestial Wines 894 Adjusta Mattress New Zealand Pty Ltd 895, 897, 899 Kaipara Nectar 896

Sentinel Pest Control 898 ZeroPak 900, 902 Seventh Day Adventist Church Dargaville 901, 903 Waikaraka Holdings Ltd 904 Bindy Lavender 905 Pieroth Wines (NZ) Ltd 906 Grandpas Feeders 907 Filters and Fountains Ltd 908

LIFESTYLE PAVILION 3 Ideal Buildings 909 Ray White Dargaville Jean Johnson Realty Ltd 910 GH Healthcare 911 S J D Enterprises 912 Plus 2wp Ltd 913, 915, 917 Inversion New Zealand Ltd 914 Thermomix 916 Jennian Homes Northland Ltd 918 Tupperware 919 Four Seasons Gutter Protection 920, 922 Name Art 921 Electoral Commission 923 Metro Direct, Whangarei 924, 926 Bay Audiology 925 Northern Wairoa Voice for Life 927 Tai Tokerau Honey Ltd 929 True You Wellness 930, 932 Renovator Extra Pair Of Hands 931 RURAL PAVILION 1 G and A Construction Ltd Progressive Red Devon Lomacs New Zealand Ltd Totalfert

602 603 604 605

Cooper’s Strip Club 606, 607 Gilmore Taylor Associates Ltd 608, 609, 610 Coprice 611 Fertco 612 Mighty Mix Dog Food 613 The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment Ltd 614 Financial Design Group Ltd 615 Superior Chunky 616 4u Ltd 617 SmartShelters 618, 619 Trapinator 620 Primary ITO 621 Kiwi Sheds Northland Ltd 622 Nutritional Services Ltd 623 Homeopathic Farm Services Ltd 624 Staffsafe

625

RURAL PAVILION 2 Ultra Fine Lime 635 Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference 636 CRV Ambreed 637, 638 Hydraulink 639, 640 Total Business Compliance 641 Calitec Heat Pump Hot Water Systems 642 Keith Hay Homes 652 Key Industries 653 Triton Hearing 654, 655 Northland Dairy Industry awards 656 OSPRI 657, 658 Static site *659* *Correct at time of print

Husqvarna Hustler Equipment Ltd Hustler Mowers Hydraulink Hynds Pipe Systems I – Ideal Buildings Inversion New Zealand Ltd Iplex Pipelines Isuzu Utes New Zealand J – James Engineering Ltd JB Cabins and Homes JEL Kennels Jennian Homes Northland Ltd K – Kaipara Nectar Kamo Mowers & Chainsaws Ltd Kawasaki NZ Keenan New Zealand Keith Andrews Trucks Key Industries King's College Kiwi Coffee Queen Kiwi Sheds Northland Ltd L – LeafScreen Ltd LIC Lomacs New Zealand Ltd LoveShax M – Mac Utility Maxam Industrial & Agricultural Tyres Maxxis 4WD Tyres McIntosh Bros Engineers Ltd Melanoma New Zealand Metro Direct, Whangarei Mighty Mix Dog Food Milk Bar Mimico

176 097 068 639,640 138 909 914,916 197 127,129 061 263 136a 918 896 070 281 063 156,158 653 190b 871 622 883 134a 604 305a 196 168 168 061,114 149 924,926 613 243 076

Model Barn Ltd 297b Mojo Motorcycles 262 Morbark 064 N – Name Art 921 NaturalFlow NZ Ltd 261 Nevada 246 Newstyle Direct NZ 135B Ngahiwi Farms Ltd 245a Nitrosol/Agmax 122 Nokian Forestry Tyres 168 North Country Grains Ltd 277a Northern Region Young Farmers 151 Northern Wairoa Voice for Life 927 Northfuels 203 Northland Farm Services Limited 143 Northland Farm Water Solutions Ltd 252 Northland Forest Managers Ltd 153a Northland Kia 123 Northland Powersports 260 Northland Regional Council 251,253 Northland Rural Support Trust 149 Northpower 218 NorthTec 305b Norwex 879 Norwood Farm Machinery Northland 148,150,152 NRM 238 Nufarm 238 Nutrinza 271a Nutritech International 285 Nutritional Services Ltd 623 NZ Fudge Farm 861 NZ Tamarillo Cooperative Ltd 865 NZAgbiz Ltd 237 O – OMC Power Equipment 071

Orion Crop Protection Ltd 238 OSPRI 657,658 P – P&F Global 137 P.L Clarke Ltd; Earthmoving Wholesalers 100A Paslode 137 PBS Advisers 888 PGG Wrightson Ltd 177,179,220,222 Pieroth Wines (NZ) Ltd 906 Pinto Trailers 181 Pioneer Brand Products 182 Pirtek Northland 117 Plasma Biotec Solutions Ltd 249a Plus 2wp Ltd 913,915,917 Polaris New Zealand 256, 258 Position Partners New Zealand Limited 080 Power Farming Wholesale Ltd 091, 93, 144 & 146 Powerfarming Northland 089 PPP Industries Ltd 248 Precast Products Ltd 294 Primary ITO 621 Progressive Red Devon 603 Prolan Ltd 141b Q – QRC Tai Tokerau Resort College 875 Quadbar NZ 240B R – Rabobank 188 Ravensdown Ltd 217, 219 Ray White Dargaville Jean Johnson Realty Ltd 910 Recharge Battery Additive 277b Renovator Extra Pair Of Hands 931 Ria’s Natural Health Soap 884 Ringrose Stockfoods Ltd 285 Roarhoney 862 Rotowiper Ltd 069

RPM Group 610 Rural Direct Whangarei 211 S – S J D Enterprises 912 Seales Winslow 193 Seedforce 238 Sentinel Pest Control 898 Seventh Day Adventist Church Dargaville 901,903 Shuzi NZ Ltd 889 Silver Fern Farms Ltd 187 Silver Spas 304b Smart Water & Irrigation 283 SmartShelters 618,619 Southern Cross Promotions 880,891,893,930 Staffsafe 625 Stay Well NZ 185 Strainrite Fencing Systems 254 Stratco 876 Stroke Foundation of New Zealand 230 Stronghold Trading Ltd 242 Superior Chunky 616 Suzuki New Zealand Limited 264 Sweet Temptations (NGL) 890 Switch EV Global Ltd 216 T – Taege Engineering 074 Tai Tokerau Honey Ltd 929 Taunton Holdings Ltd 131A Te Pari Products 186 TEAM Vegetation Ltd 060 TechniPharm Group 173 The Outdoor Room Company 874,876,878 The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment Ltd 614 The Rocking Horse Place 867 The Wrangler Ltd 249b Time To 296a Tokoroa Engineering 245b Topuni Timber 137 Totalfert 605 Totalspan 274 Tow and Farm 098 Transport and Marine Ltd 288B Trapinator 620 Tree Wise Northland Ltd 121 Tristram European (SKODA & Volkswagen) 286 Triton Hearing 654,655 True You Wellness 930, 932 Trueform Spa Pools 307 TruTest Dairy 238 Tru-Test Dairy Solutions 232a Tulloch Farm Machines 086 Tupperware 919 U – Ultra Fine Lime 635 Union Car Spares ARB Northern 273 University of Auckland 191 V – Vegepod 136b Versatile 230 Villa Italia Ltd 863 Vredestein Agricultural Tyres 168 Vuletich Contracting LTD 035b W – Wade Concrete Products Ltd 184 Waikaraka Holdings Ltd 904 Waikato Milking Systems 143 Walker Mowers 088 Wave Refrigeration Limited 189 Westpac NZ Ltd 191 Whangarei Boys' High School 882 Williams Engineering 252 Wilson Earthmoving 117 WorkSafe New Zealand Northland 149 Y – Yamaha Motor NZ Ltd 306a, 308 Z – Zenteq 870 ZeroPak 900,902

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February 26 - 2019

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Gaining traction this Field Days There’s a lot of power on display at this year’s Northland Field Days — from turbo diesel utes through to the latest passenger cars, sports cars, massive tractors and combine harvesters, and of course those off-roaders and quads to tackle tough terrain. conditions, which put tyres to the ultimate test. There will be ample opportunity to make a deal as Gas and Tyre return to the field days where in years past they have been voted the best outdoor site. Great deals on-site including our famous free steel wheel deal with any set of Mickey Thompson Tyres, plus buy three and get one free on a combination of agricultural products from Trelleborg, Mitas, BKT or Michelin range. With all this and more on offer, a stop by the Gas and Tyre stand is a must. The whole team invite you to pay them a visit, and check out the latest and greatest technology ‘getting power to the ground!’

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Pork roll raising awareness

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u by Jill Dickie

A serious message is behind a fun food giveaway to visitors at the Northland Regional Council stand at the upcoming Northland Field Days, in a joint creation with Northtec students and their tutor. Kaipara Constituency councillor, Penny Smart, said that while the council appreciates wild pork is a valued source of free food for some Northlanders, feral pigs also pose potentially serious threats to the region potentially causing the spread of kauri dieback disease. “Pigs can be quite destructive, digging up the ground in bush and pasture areas while hunting for food. They opportunistically prey on ground-dwelling animals, including birds and their eggs and other natives including snails, lizards and frogs,” said Smart. In previous years the council has transformed a variety of pest animals, plants and even insects into an array of edible treats as a fun way to spark public interest in its broader work. Last year’s creative cooks provided a wattle seed-flavoured ice cream, and previous offerings included rabbit rissoles, burgers, pies and pate all made from possum, wild pork, venison and goat, rabbit sausages and even wasp larvae ice cream. This year’s combination of wild pork, watercress, kawakawa tea and ginger mayo will be served in a roll for visitors to enjoy as they watch the level four cookery students practising their skills with tutor Hughie Blues. NorthTec director development, Phil Alexander-Crawford, said it is good for

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p Fun food, serious message. Warren Morunga, biosecurity officer from wild animal control, with a wild pork roll similar to those the regional council plans to give away at the upcoming Northland Field Days

the hospitality students to get out and cater at events, gaining experience to help them into a career. “It’s a chance for them to work on something a little out of the ordinary.” Councillor Smart says the best time to visit them for a sticky pulled wild pork hawker roll at site 251,

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Creativity hits the runway u by Andy Bryenton

The annual Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza is coming soon. Last year’s show was a feast for the senses, with amazing artwork on display from a talented group of designers. This year promises to be even better, and plans are underway across the Kaipara and beyond for a new collection of visually stunning creations. The categories for 2019 have been streamlined and headed up with some bold inspirations — Our Natural Environment celebrates the biodiversity of the land, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle points the way to creative ideas for an ecologically sound future, and the Avant Garde category pushes the envelope of design and blurs the line between fashion and modern art. These categories serve as a jumping off point for the imagination — suggesting materials, colours, design cues and themes, which will shape the vision of the designers. Equally important are the many categories of prizes to be won, with two brand new awards being rolled out for the 2019 extravaganza. A prize for design and construction rewards those entrants

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who engineer something amazing from the unexpected. There’s another new award for the stage presence of a single model, taking in how they breathe life into art with their personality. All up, there are fourteen prizes, including the coveted people’s choice award and the supreme winner. If you think you have what it takes to make your creation come alive for 2019, it’s time to start planning. Entries are open now and close on the June 14, or when 45 designers have accepted the challenge. Don’t delay — take the opportunity to make your imagination come to life. Visit dargavillearts.co.nz/events and download further information and an entry form, and show the world what you can achieve. ¢

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Wilding conifer Angling for a great deal impacting lake areas

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Field days may be a festival of agriculture and farming, but there’s nothing our locals love more than enjoying the outdoors for leisure as well as productivity.

u by Jill Dickie

p Jason and Tony will be some of the Hunting and Fishing crew at the field days

Council biosecurity manager Don McKenzie says many of the wilding conifers are the descendants of escapees from commercial forestry plantations or shelterbelt plantings. They comprise several species such as cedar, pine, fir, spruce and larch. “We know from staff observations in the field and recent aerial imagery that wilding pines are having an increasing, and unwanted, impact on our coastal margins, dune lakes and rare gumland ecosystems. Not only do they colonise and change the existing environment, displacing native species, they can adversely impact on water tables.” He stresses the council is not aiming to blame or penalise commercial foresters or other landowners for the issue. “What we’re saying is right tree, right place, right purpose.” The regional council has restrictions regarding wilding pines along property boundaries but not broader controls for the trees in its Northland Regional

That’s why Dargaville’s local home of outdoors action, McCoy and Thomas Hunting and Fishing, is a landmark of the main street in this riverside town, providing all the equipment both locals and visitors need to enjoy the scenic surroundings This field days the Hunting and Fishing crew is living up to their company’s slogan, they’re out there doing it on-site, bringing a massive selection of outdoor clothing and fishing equipment. It’s all tried and tested from warm and hard-wearing gear for

hunters, trampers and campers through to summer-weight attire, and a gigantic ‘tackle box’ full of the latest in angling technology to help you cast further, hook more and reel in the elusive big one. With decades of experience in helping people get more out of their free time, this team are also the ones to talk to about your plans for some late summer and early autumn outdoors adventures. Stop by and visit their site for a great deal and some top advice this field days, number 244. ¢

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February 26 - 2019

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Dining & ENTERTAINMENT Field days dining fare u by Andy Bryenton

For three days this week, the town of Dargaville will gain an added population of visitors and exhibitors attending Northland’s biggest outdoor event of the year. The annual field days is a celebration of farming technology and innovations, with everything on display from gigantic combine harvesters to oldfashioned oilskins and gumboots. Moreover, it’s after the gates close each afternoon that a hungry crowd will set out in search of dinner. It is where both those who remain in town and those who hit the highway to head back home are spoiled for choice. There’s a reason that the agricultural tent city of field days springs up here in the west Kaipara — our local farms

produce some of the freshest produce, which means our local restaurants have plenty of local flavour on the menu. Of course, the iconic local vegetable is the kumara, grown here since ancient times and now the hub of a thriving

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domestic and export trade. Visit local restaurants, and you’ll find the sweet tuber turned into everything from hot chips with sour cream and sweet chilli dip, all the way through to Thaistyle desserts with palm sugar and coconut cream. Another of our famous exports is prime beef, with award-winning Angus hailing from the green pastures of this corner of the world. The options for a sizzling sirloin, scotch fillet or a mighty T-bone are ample — a good old-fashioned steak meal is accomplished with style by our historic taverns, both here in Dargaville and along the highway through the harbour lands. The harbour itself is a source of

some of the freshest seafood in the world — this is, after all, the biggest harbour in the southern hemisphere, and it is stocked with everything from fat juicy scallops (perfect with cream sauce and crispy bacon) through to flounder and snapper. A traditional Kiwi takeout of fish and chips is made special with the addition of fish caught fresh that day from the waters, not a stone’s throw away. No matter what you choose — hot kebabs, spicy curries, zesty Thai noodles or a host of other delights — you’ll be experiencing what the field days is all about. Our farmers cultivate the land to bring us the food which sustains and entertains! ¢

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Dining & ENTERTAINMENT Change on the menu in Dargaville

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The sign of the Golden Lion on Hokianga road in Dargaville’s civic centre has been a fixture in the town for decades, and a popular location for those in search of a hot and tasty meal. With a new owner at the helm and a new menu all set to debut a few delicious surprises, the latest reinvention of this wellknown landmark keeps the best of the traditional — like fresh, hot, and hearty meals and reasonable prices — and adds some fresh spice. New manager Rona has assembled a whole new team to help her bring back the Golden Lion for 2019, and she’s spent a lot of time, thought and effort in coming up with a menu that covers a range of tastes and appetites. Picking out fresh ingredients to craft a range of traditional Kiwi-style Chinese take-out meals, you’ll find favourites like red pork char siu ribs, chow mein noodles with broccoli, cauliflower and marinated beef, creamy egg fu yong with garden veggies and chicken, or classic fried rice direct from the wok. Crunchy battered sweet and sour pork pieces come coated with a tangy sauce that leaves them moist on the inside but crispy outside. For those who want something filling and familiar, there’s big homemade burgers and hot chips as well — but that’s just the beginning. The new Golden Lion offers a selection of traditional Polynesian dishes on their menu as well. While these, like many of the other ‘blackboard specials’ change daily, those who have tried these recipes before will be pleased to see them on offer locally. Of particular mention is the tasty chop suey, which anyone who has dined with Polynesian family or friends may remember well. One treat not to miss is a helping of banana balls —

fried banana bread with a fluffy texture, shaped into bite-sized morsels. There are many more influences from the cuisine of the Pacific, which will come onto rotation as well. Hitting their stride at just the right time to greet a busy field days crowd is great timing for the new team at the Golden Lion. ¢ THE NEW

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Come and enjoy a well priced hearty meal and a cold ale in a friendly atmosphere. Wednesday: Free Bar snacks

March 3—9 2019

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The fine old traditional name in Dargaville seafood continues into a new era with a select new menu, new management and the very freshest of fish and shellfish from the ocean direct to you!

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Barbara O’Neill is known internationally for her informative lectures on basic health principles and the causes and prevention of disease. She will be speaking in the evenings on various topics such as, Cancer: Causes and Treatmen T ts; Empowering your Immune SSystem; Heart Health and High Blood Pressure. Her afternoon meetings will be on the definitions, finitions, principles and applica application of the lawss of health. For more information, phone or txt Rae on 027 286 5506

Evenings daily, 3 - 8 March Starting 7pm at the Seventh-day Adventist Church 108 Normanby Street Dargaville

Afternoons daily, 4 - 8 March Starting 1pm in the Conference Room at The Community Health Centre, Dargaville Hospital

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When only the toughest will do

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For the generation raised on computer technology, the initials HD might stand for high definition or hard drive. For those who work outdoors or with powerful tools, those two letters mean only one thing — Heavy Duty. It’s a bold claim to make, and manufacturers know that there are plenty of operators who will put anything with the HD brand to the test. That’s why Polaris has not messed around with half measures before putting together a Ranger side-by-side off-road vehicle, which they deem worthy of the name. The research and development team behind this advancement on the two-decades-old lineage of Ranger machines knew that those two letters were like ‘heavyweight’ on a boxer’s credentials — and an invitation to a world of punishment. The Ranger 570 HD was made to thrive in such conditions. They started with a frame that’s geometrically designed and then welded from steel to create a rigid and safe core, as well as a platform for stability. A close look at the Ranger 570 HD’s components — in the suspension system, for example — versus those of opposing machines reveals the kind of sturdy construction, which anticipates surviving years of hard knocks. As the

new Ranger will likely be deployed in steep, rocky or otherwise rugged terrain, this goes all the way down to the tyres and shocks, and all the way up to the cage roof. Added safety features such as hill descent mode and active engine braking make it easier to handle the rough stuff with full confidence. Which brings us to the heart of the Ranger 570HD — a powerful Polaris ProStar engine, mounted low down and in the middle of the frame for optimal weight distribution. Delivering 44 horsepower, this mill has been designed to be easy to maintain, but more than that, its ample power makes the Ranger move and handle in a way which belies that HD badge. Despite being tough and solidly constructed, a combination of torque on demand and efforts to lighten nonstructural components make the Ranger 570HD feel nimble and precise. It’s a combination, which large automakers find difficult to attain with full-sized SUVs, but which this workready off-roader pulls off effortlessly. ¢

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Utility with extra sport u by Andy Bryenton

Lamborghini is making a ‘crossover’ sports utility now. Aston Martin has one in the works. Bentley’s immense Bentayga and Rolls Royce’s even larger Cullinan are more stately edifice than car — symbols of ancient Babylonian levels of style and excess. Even Ferrari has a sports utility in the pipeline, despite rumours that the ghost of Enzo Ferrari may haunt those who have perpetrated such a transgression. Rumours by the purists that is. The question is, of course, whether it’s wise to purchase several hundreds of thousands of dollars of luxury, powerful SUV. Especially when the sports cars made by this list of venerable, respected, masterful companies represent the pinnacle of auto engineering, artistry, and speed. Is a super SUV, when it comes right down to it, a better investment than a Land Cruiser? When Lamborghini was founded in 1963 and began work on the devastatingly gorgeous Miura sports car, the Land Cruiser name was already nine years old. The current hard-as-nails, go-anywhere model has remained unchanged in style since 1984. It’s fought in wars.

It’s delivered aid in disasters. It’s crossed deserts and bashed through jungles. With a big 4.2 litre diesel, the J70 series has not just proven that it can do the business on a test track, but in some of the most hostile conditions in the world, while being shot at. For the school run or to tow the boat, then, it should definitely suffice. Toyota’s three-decade-old design is not shocking or new, and it’s not designed to blitz lap records, either. There is set to be a battle for the world’s fastest SUV as top sports car names pitch their hats into the ring, but in a way, that’s like being the ‘world’s strongest clown’ — astounding, but outside of the original design brief. If you want

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A dog’s tail …

Time to fite a good fite “Y’no deah, ya gotta wunder wear some people put their brains. Out to blimm’ pasture I reckin.” Gidday readas, Billy borda colly hear, and I was lissinin to Boss wile he was readin’ the papa that I rite a kolum for, to his gerlfrend. “Says hear, deah,” Boss went on, “them Orklinders eyein’ up that Dome Valley for a giant rubbush dump, That’s nere the Hoteoh River, wear my mate Geoge catches witebate, and gives us a feed. The peeple wot live there are doin’ a protest about it. Lookit this map.” Boss gave Sharlene the papa a’ she red in her skooltecha voice then: “Waste Management, has been given Overseas Investment Office approval to buy land in the Dome Valley, 70km north of central Auckland, for a landfill and there’s growing opposition movement. People fear toxic waste would leach into waterways, the beautiful landscape would be ruined, and that waste could

find it’s way into the Kaipara Harbour — causing decimation and disaster for fish stocks.” “Yep, an’ darn rite too,” seda Boss. “I rang me mate down there an’ he siz they got a petishin goin’ ter parlyment in Wullingtin ter stop this sorta nonsinse. An’ who does Orklind think it is dumpin there rubbish on our harbour shores?” “Yes deah,” sed Sharlene. “Well, I don’t reckin we jus’ leaves it ter the lokils. The Kaipra is humungiss and everbody around the shoreline and wot goes ona water for fun and fishing, gotta get on side too. They shud sine the petishun and let that Orklind city kouncil think again about giving any resauce consent to the rubbish dump.” Tell ya wot readas, I reckin Sharlene an’ Boss got it rite ona button. (That’s wot Boss sez wen I do a good job wiv farm stock.) “Ya got it riteonabuttonDog,” he yells sometimes.

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Anyway, wen Boss goes fishin atta beach, I get ter go swimmin, an’ chasin seagulls, an I also keeps an eye on some of them kids at Pouto wen they ina water. Imajin if rubbhish is leekin inter the habor. Kids cood swaller sum reel icky rubbish stuff. Boss an’ his mates mite miss out ona feed of snapper, an’ we know them tasty scollops have just about disapered already ‘cosa runoff an pollushin ina water. Just fink. Wot about them Kaipra oysters. Nah.!!

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Well Biss jumped inter me thoughts then. “Tell yer wot Dog. This summa we’ve plantid 600 trees an’ flax bushes ona proppity’s river bank wear it goes inta tha harbour. An’ now them brainliss city peeple wanta stick a toxin rubbish dump ina Dome Valley. Well, they havin’ a protest meeting I see. C’mon Sharlene, Dog, you jump ona back ova ute. We off ter Fight the Tip. Proteck the harbor.” Here we go readas. Cheers, Billy

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57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6.30–9.00pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547. Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert — 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. Alcoholics Anonymous — Tuesday Traditions Group meets 7pm at the Lighthouse Church building on the corner of Parore and Normanby Streets. Phone 09 439 5248 or ladies call 020 4082 1373. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — meets third Tuesday of the month 10–11.30am at St John Ambulance Hall Dargaville. Phone Maxine (Kaipara Community Adviser) 022 916 068. Arapohue Tennis Club — Social tennis on Monday nights 6.15pm till dark, phone Raewyn 09 439 2512 or Sue 09 439 2154. Art classes — 7–9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255. Blokart Sailing — Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Community Lunch — Every Thursday noon–1.30 pm at Riverside Christian Centre, 1 Beach Road. Free lunch available to all. Transport available in town. Ph 09 439 8887. Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information. Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau — 37 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville open weekdays 10am to 1pm. Ph 09 439 6100 email dargaville@cab.org.nz. Dargaville Cancer Support Group Kaipara Community Health Centre every 2nd Wednesday 9.30am. All welcome. Contact Ken 09 439 4452. Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm, Contact Rosemary 09 439 0656 for more information. Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 yrs. Thursdays after school 3.30–5pm, held at Baptist

Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7507. Dargaville Militaria Collectors Club — Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800. Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 6–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Dianne on 09 283 2006. Dargaville Senior Net – Open Day on the third Monday of the month at 1pm. All welcome Contact Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452. Dargaville Women’s Club — Meet third Thursday of every month 10am at Memorial Park Kiosk. New members welcome, phone Marilyn 09 439 6648. Drop-in Centre — Tuesdays 10am–1pm at the Town Hall in foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776. Floral Art Club – meet third Wednesday of the month at the Greenways Centre Tirarau Street, 1pm. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Incredible Years – 14 Week Free Programme, ages 3–8, evening sessions starting Weds 6th of March 6, morning sessions starting Thurs, March 7 contact Lynette 09 439 7861 or Api 021 292 1814. Justices of the Peace Signing Desk — Justices of the Peace will be available on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Dargaville Library from 11am–1pm. Kaihu Valley Music Club — Every third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827. Kaipara Budgeting Service — Free and Confidential Monday to Friday 9am–1pm, back of the Lighthouse Church, 80 Normanby St. Dargaville. Ph 09 439 8592 Kevin Friedrich Concert — Stage and Screen Sunday, March 31 Lighthouse Function Centre. Tickets at Dargaville Museum phone 09 439 7555, Adults $25 Children $10. Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra — Tuesdays 6–7pm New members are welcome — either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Every

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Thursday 7–9pm at the Town Hall through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Fire spinning classes 7pm Wednesdays at Circus Kumarani. Mainly Music — Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Make a Friend Playgroup — 0–5 years, Thursdays 9am–noon. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Danae 09 439 4833. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday each month. Scout hall, Onslow St 1–4pm, enquiries ph Bruce 09 439 5513. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights — Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings. Northern Wairoa Lions Club Inc – Business meeting first Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Lions Centre, Hokianga Road. Northern Wairoa Cake Decorators Club — meet every second Tuesday of the month at 7pm, February — November. All welcome, phone Lynn 09 439 0751. Northern Wairoa Young Farmers – meet 2nd Wednesday of every month, for more information check out our Facebook page. NZ Blood – Blood Drive – Dargaville Town Hall 37 Hokianga Road, Monday 4th March 1pm – 6pm, 0800 448 325, nzblood.co.nz. NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings Held at the Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact president Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi Chuan – M,T,W & Sat Ph Nick (Both) 021 439 673 Stuart (Kempo) 027 536 2904 Joanne (Tai Chi) 021 850 998. Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. Te Kopuru Playcentre — welcomes new members, open Tuesday and Thursdays 9am–12.30pm for newborn to 6 years old. 3 Norton Street next door to primary school. Further information email te.kopuru@ playcentre.org.nz or phone 09 439 0083. The Dargaville Menz Shed — Open Tuesday,

Thursday and Saturday each week 10am–3pm. New members welcome. For more info phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session. Contact Lilian 09 439 77 99 or Cynthia 09 439 5895.

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Kaipara Young Farmers - Last Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Three Furlongs Bar and Grill 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka. Contact chairman Kurtis Danks 021 159 8453 kwdanks@gmail.com.

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Mangawhai Bowling Club — Housie/Bingo held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club. Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371. Mangawhai Writers Group — Meet every second week in the old church opposite the new Museum on Molesworth Drive. Contact Bevan 027 617 6521.

Markets

Dargaville Riverside Market — Corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays noon–4pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on Facebook. Mangawhai Village Market — Every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917. Dargaville Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243. Paparoa Farmer’s Market — Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa. Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day — 1st Sunday of the month, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Market — 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

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3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

Kaipara Flooring Co.

Fannons For Menswear

Andrew Turner

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

027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628 ats.maintenance@hotmail.com

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

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

PHONE: 09 556 5506 MOBILE: 021 235 0570

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Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends. Residential & Commercial Q Card Finance Approved. 6–18 month terms. 6 Mths interest free.

Top Quality Installation Service For a free measure & quote ph Christine (09) 946 9886 or 021 515 415 www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz email: kaiparaflooring@gmail.com

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

LIVESTOCK • Dairy Herds • Replacements • Weaners • Yearlings Store • Cattle • Lease Service Bulls • Meat Works Local • Bulls For Sale

PHONE MICHAEL

027 278 8122

KAURI COAST CONTRACTING LTD Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Septic, Farms, Subdivisions & more Call Gary Whippy today! gary@kccontracting.co.nz • 027 469 8079

February 26 - 2019

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Kaipara Service Directory

MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.

Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

W IT E DO AL L!

KAURI COAST LAUNDRETTE WASHING MACHINES AND DRYERS

OPEN 7 DAYS

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

4b Parore Street (Behind Bridgestone) Summer hours: 7am to whenever Winter hours: 7am to 6pm Phone: 09 439 0005

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

021 056 7665

• Hedge Trimming • Rubbish Removal • Water Blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Garden Hoeing • Weed Spraying AND MORE!

Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz

Call now for a no obligation free quote!

15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

morrisandmorris.co.nz

THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR Ameet Maharaj Phone: 022 172 3327 maharaj.ameet@gmail.com

Your Local Farming Partner • Suppliers of Waikato milking systems • Expert advice and service on Effluent systems • Pumps • Milking Machinery • Trenching • Water Filtration • Effluent Systems 120 Lower Dent St Whangarei • Ph 09 438 3844 106 Jervois St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 4005 www.northlandfarm.co.nz

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

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

Fridge/Freezers, Dishwashers, Dryers, Cooktops, Ovens, Washing Machines.

CLASSIFIEDS

Don’t let your septic tank become costly - service it now!

CALL US NOW!

MUDDY THUMBS Gardening

Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

R E F R I G E R AT I O N

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keeping it kiwi

SPECIALISTS IN:

HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION |FARM REFRIGERATION COOL ROOM | FREEZER ROOM | VENTILATION SYSTEMS 113 Victoria Street, Dargaville P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 5 March 2019 edition is 10am Monday 4 March 2019

For Sale

Wanted

Building Services

Property Maintenance

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

RENTAL HOUSE wanted long-term. Single, working lady; one tidy cat, mostly outdoors. Prefer out of town, 2 bedrooms, garage; anything considered. Excellent references. Tel: 021 0851 6944.

DECKS, FENCES, all small building jobs undertaken, Baylys Beach based. Phone Ross for a free quote, NorWest Building & Maintenance, 027 412 0840.

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

CHEST FREEZER, F & P, Kelvinator 510, takes whole beast, good order, $150, phone 09 439 0308. IRRIGATION PIPE 25mm 200m roll surplus $200, phone 09 439 0308.

SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy - parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

RURAL GALV letterbox with stand $50, phone 09 439 0308.

WANTED TO buy, Quads running or not, phone or text 021 910 669 / 09 437 7337.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara - car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Pet Supplies/Services

THIS SEASONS silage bales for sale, $65+GST per bale, phone 021 108 6289.

OPEN HOME

82 Awakino Rd, Dargaville Brand new three bedroom, two bathroom GJ Gardener home. For Sale $515,000 bayleys.co.nz/1020261 View Sat 11-11.45am Jude O’Connor: 027 459 4528 MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Garage Sale Monthly Market Satuday 2nd March 2019

Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre.

8am till Noon, something for everyone.

P: 09 439 7243

SNUGGLEPUSS CATTERY cat motel, quality care at 293 Waihue Road Dargaville, inspection welcome, phone Lorraine 09 439 7206.

Trades & Services I CAN paint your home, interior or exterior, cheapest rates, highest quality, free quotes and references available, phone 021 102 9156. MAUNGI TANKS concrete tanks, built onsite and repairs, 021 138 6461. PAINTER SEMI-RETIRED, for all your small painting needs, phone 09 439 5557.

Work Wanted

Nurseries & Plants

Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $465.75 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

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

Tree Services

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

HOUSE WASHING, pressure washing, soft house wash, drives, paths, decks & more. Your local cleaning guy, phone Tony 022 311 8447.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

2000 LANDSCAPING, shrubs, trees, ground cover, grasses. New release white bottlebrush grows 2 to 3mtrs only $10.00. Hard to get Puka, moonlight, good plants $15.00. Got2go Plants 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm 09 439 5556.

NICK CHRISTIANSEN Tree Services, phone 021 439 673. Trees, Shrubs, Hedges, Vines, Felling, Trimming, Reducing, Pruning & Property Maintenance.

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.

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

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

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

Septic Tank Services

Phone or Txt Paul

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

027 271 2022

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

Avoid Drink Driving be THe SOBER D FOr a NIGHT

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 26 - 2019

CLASSIFIEDS Livestock

DARGAVILLE WEANER FAIR Thursday 28th February 2019 12.30pm start

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 5 March 2019 edition is 10am Monday 4 March 2019 Situations Vacant

Public Notices

Death Notices

DAIRY FARM assistant with all aspects of dairy farming, milking 580 cows, Ruawai area, 1st June start. For more info please phone Mark 021 439 466 or email mkstanaway@gmail.com

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert change of venue — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

Windlebourne Annemieke

HOUSE CLEANER wanted, 3 hours per fortnight, 10 minutes southwest of Dargaville, please phone Robert 021 439 802.

PAINTERS WANTED

30 Wnr Ang Strs 80 Wnr Frsn Here X Strs 60 Wnr Ang Frsn X Strs

Experienced, competitive rates.

30 Wnr Here X Strs 17 Wnr Galloway X Hfrs 30 Wnr Ang Hfrs

Save Lives

Contact Dean 021 235 0570

60 Wnr Frsn Here X Hfrs 40 Wnr Ang Frsn X Hfrs 20 Wnr Here X Hfrs 15 Wnr Frsn Bulls

HOSPICE KAIPARA INC require a Minute Secretary for board meetings.

For further information please contact Chris Fife 0274 951 552 Steve Harsant 0274 979 892

Times: Third Tuesday of every second month from 9.00 am to 11.00 am approximately and two to three hours for minute preparation. Skills required: Excellent note-taking; computer literacy and language skills.

Helping grow the country

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS if you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop maybe we can help. Regular weekly meetings in Dargaville. Phone 09 439 5248 or 0800 228 6757. BAYLYS BEACH Seaweek family fun day, 2-5pm Saturday 2nd March, games, competitions, challenges, prizes, BBQ, hosted by Baylys Beach Society. BOOKS@RUAWAI SELLING mostly secondhand books in a wide range of topics and a lot of fiction, children’s and adults. 5 Freyberg Road, Ruawai, open Monday, Tuesday 9 -12 noon, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2 - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm. Still offering - pick a bag for $5 from the back of the smaller shop. Phone 09 439 2044, 027 200 5653. FREE MONEYMATES course every Thursday for six weeks. 28th February to 4th April from 9.30am to 12.00. Financial management and budgeting, phone 09 439 8592 for details. LOVE REMEMBERS my Holy Sabbath, Romans 3 - 31. TE KOPURU Community Trust AGM at the Coronation Hall, Thursday the 7th of March 7pm. Phone Ivy 09 439 1852 for any enquiries.

Passed away peacefully at home on the 18th of February surrounded by her caring family after a short illness. Loved & dearest Sister, Sister in Law & Friend of Jacqueline and Ray (deceased). Precious Aunty of Nico, Hamish & Anouk. A private cremation in accordance with her wishes was held.

Windlebourne Annemieke

Passed away at home, 18th February 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Loved daughter in law of June and the late Peter. A cherished friend of our family, who will be sadly missed.

Rate per hour: $23 gross

Public Notices

A job outline is available from: office@hospicekaipara.org.nz Typewritten applications close: 6 March 2019 emailed to office@hospicekaipara.org.nz outlining skills and experience

DARGAVILLE SALE 12.30pm Thursday 28th Feb 2019

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2 x Speckle Park strs, 2x Speckle Park Bulls

Do you enjoy working in a creative team?

A/c Rusty SOS

15 x ¾ Hfrd Steers 15 x ¾ Hfrd Heifers

Then this is the job for you!

A/c Basin Farms

Prayer

NORTHERN WAIROA YOUTH RUGBY 2019 Annual General Meeting

20 x W/F Steers

5th March 7pm

20 x W/F Heifers

COPY COORDINATOR

A/c KW & LK Stokes 12 x ¾ Hfrd Steers

You will be the link between our graphic designers and our clients, so a good phone manner is essential. This role is an office administration type role, with filing, reception cover, along with job specific tasks, including sourcing and taking photos, advertorial bookings, proof reading adverts. You will need to have good communication and written skills, with a good command of the English language. You will also need to have excellent computer skills, ie sending of emails, Google searches, Google Drive and be able to use a database. The type of person we are looking for must be good natured, have great organisational skills, and be able to work under pressure as this role is deadline driven. Full training will be given.

A/c Tony Stokes 8 x W/F Steers

A/c R & S Farms (R Friedrich) 17 x Aut W/F Wnr Steers 27 x Cow Reared Angus x Steers (Te Atarangi Bred)

A/c Wallace Farms 20 x Angus x Heifers 6 x Angus x Steers

A/c Amua Farms

Integrity

17 x Cow Reared Frsn Bulls

community media

Email your CV & Cover Letter to:

jobs@integrity.nz

A/c Clients

20 x 170kg W/F Bulls 50 x W/F & Angus Steers & Heifers 20 x w/f Bulls

For further information

Pay attention!

CONTACT

around road works

Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Michael Younger 027 439 4023

AGM

Northland Electorate Branch AGM’s 2019 Dargaville/Ruawai: Sunday 24th March at 10am, Dargaville Rugby Club. Maungatoroto: Sunday 24th March at 2pm, Kaiwaka Hall, Kaiwaka. Wellsford/ Mangawhai: Sunday 24th March at 7.30pm, Wellsford Community Centre. Northland Electorate National Party AGM Saturday 30th March 10am @ Paihia War Memorial Hall

Read the newspaper online: kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Northern Wairoa Rugby Sub-Union

World Day Of

Friday 1st March 7pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church

A/c R & R Perry

National

At Sportsville Dargaville • Presidents Report • Financial Report • Election of Delegates • NWYRM Committee • Northland Junior Council • Club Delegates • 2019 Subs set Followed by the NWYRM 2019 planning and general meeting

It is with grateful thanks that I farewell the Customers of Elf Organics Health Store in Dargaville. It’s been almost 6 years since I set the shop up, with the intention of sharing and discussing useful health information with our Community, providing health products, and all manner of known and unknown health food ingredients. Over the 6 years I’ve seen many people embrace new ways of thinking, eating, and living. It has been a pleasure.

RUGBY UNION

DATE: Monday 11th March TIME: 7.30pm VENUE: Clubrooms at Northern Wairoa Rugby Grounds, Murdoch Street, Dargaville

ALL WELCOME

A general Committee Meeting will follow the AGM.

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) NORTHERN WAIROA MEMORIAL RSA of Dargaville, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal of a club licence in respect of premises situated at 29 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is RSA CLUB Inc. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are; – Monday to Sunday, 11.00am to 1.00am the following day – Anzac Day, 8.00am to 1.00am the following day The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Office, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the only publication of this notice.

Elise, recipient

Now it is time for me to move on with more in depth sharing of knowledge through future workshops, finishing a book I started to write 10 years ago, and the continuation of my Natural Therapies/coaching business – Bright Life Natural Health. I’d love to be able to say the business has sold and you’d still have your health shop, unfortunately this is not the case, and so I’ve decided to move forward with my other plans regardless. Thank you so much for your support and in many cases, friendship. I have enjoyed the learning and growing alongside customers as we all strive for better health and well being. Love lots,

Jeni Find Kaipara Lifestyler on Facebook

NEXT BLOOD DRIVE Dargaville Town Hall 37 Hokianga Road

Monday 4th March 1:00pm – 6:00pm

To donate, contact us today to book your appointment. Remember to bring your donor card or photo ID

0800 448 325 www.nzblood.co.nz

February 26 - 2019

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

35A MURDOCH STREET, DARGAVILLE $405,000 HEATLEY ROAD, WHAKAPIRAU

JUST LIKE NEW

$269,000 243 BICKERSTAFFE ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO $1,600,000+GST (if any) 46 SANDY BEACH RD, TINOPAI

LIFESTYLE ON HEATLEY ROAD

With spacious open plan living, it really is an entertainers delight. This home features, large open plan living, well appointed kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double glazing & heatpump, lovely plush carpet throughout, positioned for all day sun, single carport, large garden shed, 674 sqm section, fenced on 3 sides. RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4057

Lifestyle block of 3.194 ha (just under 8 acres). There is a formed vehicle crossing in place. Kaipara District Council has already approved the scheme plan for division of the overall plot and full Certificate of Titles are awaited.

MAUNGATUROTO RURAL SUPPORT UNIT

GENUINE HOMELY FEEL

75.5 Ha (Approx 186) located just 2.5 km from Maungaturoto Township. Stunning views over the farm and river. Good internal limestone tracks, post and batten boundary fences, internal fencing electric, good contour with only a small amount of steeper siding. Approx 26 paddocks. Older 84 sqm cottage (title to be issued). JILL WILSON Mob 021 505 712 WEB ID MRU2242

Delightful character 50´s three bedroom home on 1072 sqm site. North-facing for all day sun. Enjoy relaxing under a shadecloth on the large deck while admiring country views. Few minutes to launch a boat or easy walk to beach. A treat to discover. Great holiday bach or live permanently. Call Rhoda now! RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2237

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2230

70A RANFURLY STREET, DARGAVILLE $335,000 607 BICKERSTAFFE ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO

$353,000

$159,000 4401 SH 14, TANGOWAHINE

$899,000 + GST if any 257 METCALFE ROAD, MATAKOHE

$995,000

PRICE REDUCED

GREAT VALUE FAMILY HOME

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

STOP HORSING AROUND

NORTH-FACING WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE

This 1960’s home situated on an elevated 900sqm section, features spacious lounge, original kitchen, 3 bedrooms with built in draws & robs, bathroom with bath & vanity, sep shower, single basement garage with internal access, loads of storage, fenced backyard ideal for kids to play safely.

An ex forestry block approx. 10 mins from Maungaturoto cleared and ready to be developed. Potential building platform already formed. This is an ideal spot for rural life with the convenience of local amenities, including supermarket, GP, library, good primary and secondary schools, ambulance/fire services, vets, and much more in this friendly community. GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2190

The home features 3 double bedrooms, open plan living with a sunny 2 sided covered deck area. The 56 acres is mainly flat and split into a good amount of paddocks suitable for running livestock or market gardening & has a ½ round barn, disused cowshed, horse arena plus a great water supply.

VERY PRIVATE and SECLUDED, sunny and sheltered 4 ha, easy contour, orchards, olive grove, grazing, native bush. Parklike grounds. Stunning water views from every living room. Large high stud home with ample garaging. Many extras solar/ wetback hot water, wood burners, 2 heat pumps. Boat access. Birdlife haven. A "must see". Call Rhoda. RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2138

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4047

15 PARORE WEST ROAD, DARGAVILLE

$495,000 GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, PAPAROA

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS4023

$240,000 598 ONERIRI ROAD, KAIWAKA

$585,000 18 OMARAE ROAD, PAHI

$780,000

HANDY TO DARGAVILLE..

TRANQUIL LIFESTYLE BLOCK

PEACE AND QUIET IN KAIWAKA

HIDDEN GEM

Lifestyle 4.2947ha’s (approx), mixed contour, 3 bedrooms, 136mts2 footprint, aluminium joinery, double garage, internal access, garage door opener, versatile shed 12x9x3mtrs, no power, tank water x 2, 6 troughs, gravity feed, large barn, galvanized gates, good fencing.

This 8000m2 (approx) picturesque lifestyle block with new fencing and a patch of your own private bush. A small stream runs along the bottom of the bush. Gently sloping, contour. Approximately 1 km from the Paparoa Golf Club for the keen golfer. Go to roperandjones.co.nz for house and land package details. TONY NORTHCOTT Mob 021 831 864 WEB ID MRU2130

Low maintenance house set on 10 acres, just 6 kms down Oneriri Road. 2 generous sized bedrooms, bathroom/toilet, separate toilet, office space and an open plan kitchen/living/ dining area, wood burner, fly screens on windows. Lock up double garage with room for a workshop. Steep grazing. Fully fenced boundary runs through some native bush. KARYN HODGSON Mob 029 7799 019 WEB ID MRU2209

Located down a tree lined driveway is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Great indoor/outflow onto decking. Double garage with workshop area. Ample storage. 9022m2 block with mature easy care gardens, fruit trees, bush and large dam. Property slopes down to esplanade reserve where a 1 room cabana awaits you. SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRU2248

MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS4056

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

www.roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

5 9 4 , 6 $1

EX GST

0 0 0 , 1 $ + SHOW SPECIAL

$500 EX GST

T I D E R C BONUS

• Polaris ProStar Engine - 44 HP • Electronic Power Steering • Speed Key Ready • Seat Belt Interlock • Engine Braking System & Active Descent Control (ADC)

OFF UNIT

IF PURCHASED BETWEEN 25/2/19 – 10/3/19 Only available on Polaris Ranger 570 HD

NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS SITES 256 & 258