Kaipara Lifestyler, February 5th 2019 by Integrity Community Media

February 5 2019

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A ‘kick-start for Kaipara’ u by Paul Campbell

Kaipara is to receive $28.2 million from the government’s Provincial Growth Fund, with the grant announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Regional Economic Development minister Shane Jones, at Otamatea Marae near Maungaturoto last Sunday.

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“The grant is a huge kick-start to the local economy,” said Kaipara Mayor, Jason Smith. “Council chief executive, Louise Miller and I went to Wellington last October and proposed that a Kaipara package is focussed on projects, which would benefit the largest number of people and would be a kickstart for Kaipara economic development. “The three subject areas would be roads, wharves and kai — growing food in Kaipara. Roads are the largest area of ratepayer complaints and the biggest frustration of locals and visitors. Kaipara certifiably has some of the worst unsealed roads in New Zealand.” The lion’s share of the new funding will go to improve the district’s roads. “Reliable transport infrastructure is crucial to Northland’s economic success as it affects every part of the region’s economy,” Jacinda Ardern said. “That’s why we have announced that the government will invest $19.41 million to upgrade transport links in Kaipara. An additional $6.84 million will be invested from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF); this plus local contributions bring the total investment in Kaipara transport infrastructure to $27.26 million. “We will also explore upgrading Kaipara wharves and water transport with the Kaipara Moana helping the district leverage more benefits from the Kaipara Harbour, the biggest in New Zealand.

p Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith and Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern

“The government will also invest $980,000 towards Kaipara Kai — a project that will explore new crop and stock types, and aquaculture opportunities for the region.” The initiative will also promote highvalue cropping by utilising existing soil and crop research and environmental best-practice. Shane Jones said the projects would not only enable greater land utilisation but also create more resilient communities and have significant environmental impacts for the district.

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p Ahead of their pre-season netball game last Saturday in Whangarei, the Northern Mystics stopped for a special visit and training at Sportsville Dargaville. Coach Helene Wilson said they try to visit all 17 northern centres and local netball fans were thrilled to be learning new skills from their tall idols. They took part in ball handling, warm-ups, and games before having a photo and autograph session. In the Mystics’ first pre-season match the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic team proved stronger winning 49–39.

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p Kaipara mayor, Dr Jason Smith, was proud to show off his award for the best three pieces of rhubarb at the weekend’s Paparoa A&P Show — commenting the competition was fierce. Smith was placed in several classes in the fruit and vegetable section this year. The show has the largest dahlia section in Northland and Smith was awarded the highly coveted Dahlia Champion trophy last year — this year he was outgrown by the competition.

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Group protests landfill plan

… continued from front page

A ‘kick-start for Kaipara’

u by Paul Campbell

Protests are continuing for a group opposed to plans for Chineseowned Waste Management to create a landfill for Auckland rubbish on 1,000 hectares in the Dome Valley. The group has now formed an incorporated society — Fight the Tip: Tiake te Whenua — and has opened a petition to parliament. Waste Management has been given overseas investment office approval to buy the property for landfill, and the protesters have banded together to actively oppose the move. A key concern is their perceived threat to the Kaipara Harbour. “In China, they are stopping landfills now, so why is that company, based in China, happy to come put a landfill on our land?” says society administration member, p Michelle Carmichael Michelle Carmichael. Local people say hazardous waste “won’t see the landfill, you won’t smell from the landfill could end up in the the landfill, you won’t hear the landfill, Hoteo River, which runs through the local community, local neighbours won’t even notice it’s there.” middle of the proposed site. Another cause for concern is the “Battery acid, rotting rubbish, who knows what will be coming down that massive movement of trucks carrying stream, it goes into the Hoteo River, it refuse through the Dome Valley, already goes into the Kaipara Harbour, which on a dangerous section of SH1. is one of the largest snapper breeding Land Information minister, Eugenie grounds in New Zealand,” says Lee Sage, says approval was given because Laughton who owns land near the site. of the benefits the landfill offers. Waste Management managing Auckland’s current landfills are nearly at director, Tom Nickels, says around 70– capacity, and population growth dictates 100 jobs will be created and that people a new site is required. ¢

p A young fan gets a selfie with the Prime Minister at Otamatea Marae

A broad breakdown of funding provides for Roads $14.46m, Moana (Kaipara Harbour) $4.95m, Kai (food production) $0.98m. • Pouto Road Phase 1 Extending the sealed portion of Pouto Road $5.05m • Investigating wharves and water transport in the Kaipara Harbour $4.95m • Road remetalling and improving quality of existing roads $3.15m

• Pouto Road Phase 2 complete sealing to Pouto Point $3.13m • Waipoua River Road Improving safety and access $1.6m • Programme Support Additional resource to assist Kaipara District Council to deliver the investment programme $1.3m • Kaipara Kai develop a potential 50,000 hectares of fertile land into a sustainable horticultural area $0.98m ¢

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Staff and members at the Dargaville RSA are baffled by a surprisingly generous donation they received in October and would love to find out who the sender was. A well-made quilt arrived by post with no return address.

u by Jill Dickie

The package arrived address to To Whom it May Concern from the Greytown Post Shop, dated October 24 at 4.34pm. On the reverse of the package was a message which read, “Hi. This can be used for display, or raffled, or gifted to someone who needs it. 100 years, 11-11-18.” Spokesperson, Hinewai Barrett, is curious to know where it came from p Hinewai Barrett from Dargaville RSA is impressed with the workmanship of the donated quilt and is curious about so that the sender can the donor be acknowledged. “We have been absolutely bowled come from but so far has had no over by it, it is just beautiful work,” positive response. she said. The quilt will be put inside a The reverse side of the quilt is display cabinet to protect it for covered in poppies and messages of future generations. Lest We Forget and the front a field of If you have any thoughts on who poppies with the same message quilted it may have come from or know of a above the frame. quilter with an affiliation to Dargaville, Hinewai has been following leads contact Hinewai at the RSA 09 investigating where it may have 439 8164. ¢

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Organiser, Whitebait Connection, coordinated the event ensuring visitors had plenty to see and do and included a water testing activity at their stall where people could view the clarity of the lake water. Northland Regional Council provided information about the lakes pests and threats and were also advocating for the Check — Clean — Dry campaign, ensuring water users were aware of the potential impact introduced pest plants could have on the crystal clear lakes. Staff from Experiencing Marine Reserves took 102 people on a guided day snorkel through the lake spotting fish and also offered a night snorkel to 62 participants. Glow sticks and waving torch lights reportedly made for

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Reducing waste u by Jill Dickie

Dargaville residents are advised Kaipara Refuse is no longer recycling number one coloured plastic bottles, and soft plastics such as plastic bags may also be stopped in the near future due to overflowing stockpiles. It is suggested that reducing consumer waste is the best solution.

Total fire ban Fire and Emergency New Zealand has imposed a total fire ban in Northland following record temperatures here and in many parts of the country. The fire status was upgraded from restricted to a total fire ban in Northland from midnight Monday, January 28 with a hot, dry summer and little rain in the region. There is an extreme fire risk in Northland, Wairarapa and Canterbury and very high risk in Nelson/Marlborough due to very dry conditions. “We’re reaching our trigger points,”

says principal rural fire officer, Myles Taylor. “It’s getting very dry, and we’re noticing that fires are escaping, they are getting harder to put out, and so we’re erring on the side of caution. “Any fires right now would be extremely dangerous.” Residents can check their local fire status at checkitsalright.nz.

Water restrictions p “No meat trays, biscuit trays or fruit trays are recyclable,” said a spokesperson at the Awakino Road refuse centre in Dargaville

With no market on the horizon, the stockpiles have accumulated at the Ruawai yard and filled it to capacity. With nowhere to send the coloured plastic, they need to stop accepting more. “This is a New Zealand-wide issue, and while other councils in Northland may be taking this product it is being stockpiled or landfilled — it just means the contractor will be putting it somewhere, possibly in the ground, or maybe in storage hoping for a break in the market for it to be sold,” said Kaipara District Council spokesperson, Ben Hope. “Kaipara Refuse is working

hard to find markets for these products, and as soon as a market becomes available we will reintroduce these items for recycling.” On the website zerowaste. co.nz it is suggested manufacturers could phase out unnecessary packaging and consumers should also become aware of what they purchase and how they will dispose of plastic items — this would reduce the amount of waste produced because items could be reused rather than recycled or disposed of. People wanting to offer their feedback can register at kaipara.govt.nz/panel. ¢

Kaipara District Council advise water restriction level two is currently in place for residents on mains supply, which means no sprinklers or irrigation systems may be used to water gardens or lawns and instead use a watering can or hose with a trigger nozzle. A bucket, water blaster or hose may be used to wash vehicles,

windows and buildings, and swimming pools may be topped up from the mains supply. It is also suggested that conserving water now may reduce the need for compulsory restrictions later. Information on tips for saving water at home are available at kaipara.govt. nz and to monitor water levels in the region visit bewaterwise.org.nz.

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Boots on for Kathmandu u by Jill Dickie

A group of parents, students and staff from Otamatea High School are fundraising to send local Robyn Bruce to Nepal in April this year for a trekking trip of a lifetime, and they have almost achieved their goal. Robyn will join others who love this type of adventure in spending two weeks walking in the Everest region, experiencing the sights of Kathmandu and being amongst the highest mountains in the world. “Robyn is the tireless Duke of Edinburgh (DOE) coordinator at Otamatea High School and has helped countless students through this process, being their mentor, guide and encourager and we wanted to say thanks,” said organiser Libby Jones. “As well as this, she has inspired and helped many others through her work in the school, including her long commitment coaching the Otamatea Hockey teams.” Through Robyn’s leadership, the DOE programme has grown at Otamatea High School, keeping the students on track with their skills, community service and physical recreation and coordinates fundraising for them. She has also been heavily involved in organising tournament hockey travel to the South Island. “Robyn has touched many young people’s lives through her passion, commitment and belief in them, and we want to show our appreciation,” said Libby.

p Keen hiker Robyn Bruce has her sights set on a trip to Nepal

A donation page is set up at givealittle. co.nz/cause/get-robyn-to-everest and any extra funds raised will support future DOE trips that Robyn arranges. For more information contact Libby Jones hames.jones@xtra.co.nz or the school office for details of the bank account that has been set up to receive donations. ¢

Northland Inc seeks new leader u by Paul Campbell

Northland Inc is seeking a new CEO after the resignation of Dr David Wilson after more than five years with the regional economic development agency. Dr Wilson was credited with having Kaipara as the national landing place for the US$440-million Hawaiki International Fibre Cable, which came ashore at Mangawhai Heads last year. The 59-year-old is relocating back to Auckland to join his family, who have continued to live there since he assumed his CEO role in 2013. Northland Inc chair, Sarah Petersen, said Dr Wilson had made a significant contribution to the region and would retain strong links to the north and his former employer. Northland Inc is owned by the region’s ratepayers via the Northland Regional Council, and its chairman Bill Shepherd thanked Dr Wilson for his tireless efforts to improve the North’s economic performance — reflected in February last year when he was appointed to central government’s Provincial Growth Fund Independent Advisory Panel. “My fellow councillors and I wish him well in whatever new venture he under takes. Nor thlanders

p Dr David Wilson

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Family fun in the sun u by Paul Campbell

Launch races, kayak contests, runabout races, and outboard powered bathtubs kept a huge crowd entertained at the annual Anniversary weekend Pahi Regatta, still going strong since 1886. The accent was on the water during the day, with shoreline entertainment in the big marquee at night. Hamburgers, mussel fritters and bacon and eggs among other foods kept hunger at bay. Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith was among the spectators and was soon singled out by the organisers at the Pahi Boating and Fishing Club. “A beaut day in a beaut place, even better on the water,” he said. “I got to call the start of the King of the Kaipara launch race, from the safety boat out in the channel, so that was a bit of fun.” Across the years the regatta format has settled onto water-based events, and an onshore component with sideshows, carnival rides, beauty

contests — anything from Miss and Mrs Pahi, to the ‘best beer belly’ contest, along with the presentation of prizes for event winners on the water. “This year was well attended, and well run by our large team of volunteers,” said club commodore Mike Donald. “As always, the emphasis was on family fun in a safe environment and the day played out just that way.” The regatta attracted visitors from Auckland northwards, plus overseas tourists pleased to stumble onto some genuine kiwi action. “A crowd favourite as always were the iconic bathtub races, the biggest in New Zealand,” said commentator Tim McGill. ¢

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Tuning in at Toka For the seventh year, the stage will be set for Northland music fans of all ages to experience local and international talent, sharing a common love of music, at the Tokatoka Tavern.

p Kaipara band Sojourn is gaining momentum on the national music scene opening for popular bands and will perform at Tokafest

Tokafest provides an opportunity for upcoming musicians and acts to perform in front of a relaxed, down to earth audience where visitors can enjoy a diverse range of genres from folk through to hard rock to hip-hop and drum and bass. The main focus is on local musicians, though internationally recognised acts from Australia, Canada and the USA have performed in the past. This year two acts, which will perform between 1.30pm and 3.15pm, are from Melbourne Australia, including Blunderbuss Jones whose performance features a flaming trumpet. “I’m really looking forward to seeing all of the acts, and I’m really excited at the calibre we have this year. I think

this is the best line-up we’ve had thus far,” said organiser and musician, Olly Knox. There will be 10 entirely new acts not seen before at Tokafest as well as repeat performances from are AWAL, Monfrady, The Seams, Hearse Nurse (NZ Battle of the Bands winners), Faceless and Circus Kumarani. A shuttle service will operate between the event and the camping area, which will be well lit with facilities for people to relax and socialise. For those not camping overnight, getting home safe and responsible drinking is important to organisers who want to provide a safe event. Entry is $10 at the event. For camping enquiries phone 0274 489 6093. ¢

Releasing fatbergs u by Jill Dickie

Kaipara District Council are offering a reminder to Mangawhai residents to be careful of what is put into the sink and toilet if residents have a grinder pump on their property or are connected to one, ensuring house guests are aware of what it all entails. Recently, maintenance engineers have discovered a number of items that have been flushed, either accidentally or on purpose, that has resulted in blockages to grinder pumps. “One of the biggest culprits is wipes. Although some wipes are labelled as flushable, they are not biodegradable and should not enter the sewer system. Wet wipes down the toilet are one of the biggest causes of blockages at the expense of ratepayers,” said Kaipara District Council spokesperson, Ben Hope. When fat and grease are washed

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Meeting Schedule Creative Communities Funding (CCS) is Open for Applications Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to city and district councils for distributing in their area. The scheme supports more than 1,800 projects every year. Applications for Kaipara are made directly to Kaipara District Council, applications open 01 Feb and close 28 Feb 2019.

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Individuals or groups can apply. Individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

Who is Eligible for the Creative Communities Scheme? To be eligible for the Creative Communities Scheme, your project must: • Take place within the city or district where the application is made • Be completed within 12 months of funding being approved • Benefit local communities • Not have started or finished before CCS funding is approved • Not have already been funded through Creative New Zealand’s other arts funding programmes. For more information visit: https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/Funding or email: grants@kaipara.govt.nz

Taharoa Domain Governance Committee

Tues 12 Feb 2019, 2:00 pm Lake Waikare Centre, Taharoa Domain

Remuneration and Development Committee Wed 13 Feb 2019, 2:00 pm Kauri Museum Conference Room, Maungaturoto

Raupo Drainage Committee

Thurs 21 Feb 2019, 10:00 am Raupo Drainage Board Office, Wharf Road, Ruawai

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Routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole District during February include pothole repairs both on unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified and systematic grading of the network. Area specific works planned during January include: • • • • • • • • • •

Routine bridge and structures maintenance throughout the District Routine drainage clearance works throughout the District Unsealed/Sealed pothole repair throughout the District Maintenance grading throughout the District - Continuing only as weather conditions dictate Routine signs maintenance and renewals throughout the District Rehabilitations – Cove Rd, Pouto Rd, Well St Mechanised Tree Pruning – Mititai Rd, Oruawharo Rd, Heatley Rd, Whakapirau Rd Unsealed Pavement Strengthening – Kiriokopuni Valley Rd Sealed Pavement Repairs - McKay Cres, Ranfurly St, Portland St, Pouto Road Reseals – Baldrock Rd, Coal Hill Slip Lane, Devich Rd, Garbolino Rd, Gibbons Rd, Halyard Way, Insley St, Kaiwaka Mangawahi Rd, Kedge Drive, King Rd, Mangawhai Rd, Moir St, Old Waipu Rd, Spinnaker Lane, Spioenkop Rd • Line Marking – Mangawhai Township area • Spraying Round Urban- Dargaville and Mangawhai and surround • Spraying Round Rural – Starting north of Dargaville, heading south. We may experience some delays with work programmed during the month of Februaury if weather restricts plant movements and progress; however, the majority of works will continue. Area specific works completed during the last month include: • Water table restoration – West Coast Road, Karaka Road, Sommerville Rd, Oneriri Rd, Griffin Rd • Mechanised Tree Pruning – Kai Iwi Lakes Rd, Otioro Rd, Gibbons Rd, Oruawharo Rd, Horniblow Rd, Omamari West Rd • Culvert Replacements / Repairs – James Rd • Unsealed pavement repairs – Mapuna Rd • Sealed Pavement Repairs – Tinopai Rd, Arapohue Rd, Matakohe East Rd • Reseals - Molesworth Dr, Insley St, Mangawhai Heads Rd (East / West) • Line Marking – Mangawhai Township NOTE TO DRIVERS AROUND STABILISED REPAIRS: Between October and March Broadspectrum and KDC will be undertaking sealed pavement repairs in anticipation of the annual reseal programme. The most common means of repairing minor defects is to stabilise the existing pavement, this introduces fresh aggregate into the failure in addition to a cement stabilising agent to aid in hardening and increase longevity. Due to the nature of this repair, these stabilised patches require significant amounts of drying time in order to meet council specifications for hardness. We kindly ask that you adhere to the posted temporary speed limit whilst traveling through any of these works sites, not only for your safety, but also the safety of our workers, and to prevent damage to the repairs. We understand that there is a degree of inconvenience caused by these works, however this inconvenience is significantly extended if we are required to return to any sites that require repairing. Thank you for your co-operation as these projects to improve travel on your roads are being completed. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information.

Thurs 28 Feb 2019, 9:30 am Dargaville Town Hall

Pou Tu Te Rangi/Harding Park Committee

Tues 05 Mar 2019, 2:00 pm Light House Function Centre, Dargaville

What is People’s Panel? The People’s Panel is a quick and easy way for citizens of Kaipara to help shape the District by taking part in short surveys. We encourage anyone who is interested in the future of Kaipara to join the People’s Panel. How People’s Panel works • People who sign up will receive surveys by email • We have approximately one survey every couple of months, but you only need to complete those that interest you • Most surveys take five or ten minutes to complete • We keep personal details private and members are not identified in reports of survey results • Key findings and how the results have been used are shared with you • We will keep you informed about other opportunities to give feedback to Kaipara District Council. To register go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/panel

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The meat in the sandwich u by Matt King, Northland’s Member of Parliament

Later this month I shall be at the Northland Field Days. I am very much looking forward to them. It is Northland’s largest annual agricultural celebration and, as the organisers say — rightly — on their website, the Friendly Field Days.

u by Andy Bryenton

The annual Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza has become a red letter day in the calendar of our local creative community. Last year’s show was bigger and brighter than the one before, and plans are afoot for 2019’s showcase of artistic style to be more focussed, streamlined, visually spectacular and dynamic.

p Intricate skill, innovative vision — Dargaville’s Wearable Arts extravaganza returns for 2019

With three categories spanning a range of creative inspirations, contestants will have ample opportunity to let their imaginations fly free. Our Natural Environment returns as a popular section — taking inspiration from the vistas of sea and sky, forest and farmland. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle puts mundane man-made materials into a new context, turning them from trash to treasure. It’s all about seeing the potential in what others throw away and making a statement for a sustainable future. Meanwhile, the Avant Garde category pushes the envelope of design and blurs the line between fashion and modern art. In this category, anything goes, and designers are encouraged to test the limits of their vision and the materials

at hand to bring forth the beautiful and the bizarre. Being involved in the Dargaville Wearable Arts experience is both rewarding and inspiring — working alongside designers, models and stage production specialists to bring your vision to a live audience is a real thrill. 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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It is also a reminder, not that one is needed, of the importance of farming and the primary sector to our country, and the field days are to farmers and townies alike the most visible manifestation of that. For that reason, the recent comments by associate health minister Julie Anne Genter are both worrying and perplexing. I am prepared to bet they will be a topic of conversation and some derision at the field days. Julie Anne Genter initially refused to rule out a red meat tax. To be fair to Julie Ann, it was not — apparently — her idea in the first place, and she has since ruled it out completely, saying her earlier comment was a “figure of speech.” However, for this Green Party minister to even think about a tax on New Zealand’s second-biggest export, contributor of more than two per cent

of GDP and a significant employer throughout the country, is ludicrous. Even if this tax does not eventuate, there are others such as the proposed sugar tax that points to a government whose simplistic answer to a ‘problem’ is tax it. That is on top of Agricultural minister Damien O’Conner saying that when it comes to soaring costs and taxes on farmers, there are more to come. Then arrogantly adding: “Get used to it!” So, we farmers are the meat in the sandwich. On one side, we are hit by a nanny-state (though Ms Genter would probably consider that term sexist) ideology that uses tax as a weapon, and on the other side the spiralling costs impacting on farmers. It is not acceptable and at the field days, I’ll certainly be interested in hearing what you have to say about it. ¢

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Entries close when a total of 45 entries have been received or on 14th June 2019, whichever is the earlier. Entry forms available at: • Muddy Waters Gallery, 43 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville • The Kaipara Lifestyler, 107 River Rd, Dargaville • www.dargavillearts.co.nz • www.wearablearts.nz For further information email dargaville@wearablearts.co.nz Phone Allan on 021 439 697 or Sue on 027 598 0492

Show Dates: September 13th & 14th, Dargaville Town Hall

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Experience local flavour February is here, and that means not only the season for leisurely late summer barbecues, but also the advent of our local Agricultural and Pastoral show here in the west Kaipara, and the field days to follow. Both are celebrations of the best of rural life, focussing on different aspects of farming. However, there’s one other great thing about this time of year. It’s a brilliant excuse to taste some fresh local flavours on a show-day related road trip. Of course, this means booking early for some of the more popular restaurants and venues in our locality. There’s going to be a mass migration of visitors descending on the area for both the Arapohue Show on February 9 and the immense Northland Field Days itself at the end of the month, so large parties are advised to give their favourite eateries a call now and avoid disappointment. It could be said to be doubly true for another forthcoming engagement. A dinner for two is the classic Valentine’s Day date night, and romantics and lovers of gourmet food alike are well advised to pick up the phone before

the big day. In Dargaville, the Northern Wairoa Hotel will reprise their famous Valentine’s dinner with a free glass of bubbles for the ladies. Over in Paparoa, the popular Thirsty Tui are also getting into the romantic mood of the season, with an Italian three-course meal of pure ‘amore’. The balmy weather which accompanies our February 14 means it’s a perfect time to appreciate the Mediterranean flavours of the ‘old country’ in the outdoors. With gardens growing overtime, it’s also a fine time of year to appreciate some of your own produce — or some of your neighbours’, if you are lucky enough

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Retirement & Lifestyle Designed for life u by Andy Bryenton

Here in the Kaipara — and as part of a national trend — we are seeing an increase in the number of people moving to the region for the retirement lifestyle it offers. Many will have left the city behind, and plan to settle down in a home with views, a plot of land, a pleasant climate and access to the outdoors. It also means that many of our older houses are being renovated to fit the aesthetic and practical needs of our new residents. While it’s often a matter of necessity to revitalise an older home — and certainly, many above 65 have the skills and ability to undertake such projects with the help of professionals for those more difficult or specialised jobs — it’s also a chance to plan for the future. If this is to be a home for life, that means making it a home, which is easy to enjoy not just today, but into the future. That future may, with life expectancies ever growing, be one in which you can live in your own home well into your eighth or ninth decade. That means that here, as in other parts of New Zealand, renovation plans should include some ‘independence proofing’, ensuring it’s not just possible but pleasurable to enjoy your retirement home forever. Experts suggest simple things such as ensuring that there are ample wide access doors such as ranch sliders with a low clearance, shallow steps where necessary, easy to maintain kitchens and bathrooms, non-

slip flooring and efficient heating. It’s sometimes daunting to consider your needs at the age of 90, but planning ahead means that the home which you are redesigning to enjoy your 60s in will remain practical for decades. Even modern architects overseas are getting into the habit of designing homes to be future-proof with age in mind. Some in Europe specialise in designing homes for fit, healthy, active retirees who do not need to consider such things as mobility scooter access or ease of ingress to showers and hot tubs — but may well have to think of them in the years to come. It’s all about clever design, and here in New Zealand, it’s more than possible to accomplish such changes during a renovation — for less than you may think. After all, a home is an investment in the future, so it makes sense to think practically about what that future will bring. That means enjoying a great view, a prime spot and a lovely home for longer.

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Old meets new u by Liz Clark

Youngsters were to the forefront at the 143rd annual Paparoa A&P Show, where the family fun theme saw the launch of Kid’s Country Challenge, which this year tested some young would-be farmers, who spent a busy time trying out their skills and getting up close and personal with farm animals. “It was very much a young people’s

show, especially in the cattle ring where we had both young judges and competitors taking part in the calf section,” said publicity coordinator Liz Clark. “We’ve received very positive feedback from showgoers — rural events remain crowd pleasers, and we’re looking forward to a bigger and even better show for 2020.” ¢

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p Sir Lockwood Smith took delight in awarding young competitors their ribbons in the cattle section

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In 1959, a man named Alec Issigonis working for the British Motor Company revealed what many at the time thought was merely a response to lack of resources and growing congestion on the roads of England. Others openly called it a joke. However, they weren’t laughing so hard as the Mini — the original — went on to spawn more than 120 variants and remain in production until the turn of the century. Why mention this little Brit icon when discussing a zero-turn mower, you might ask? It’s because there’s more than a little in common between the diminutive automotive star of The Italian Job and Mr Bean, and Ferris Mowers’ compact and quick 400S. Of course, the Mini won’t mow your lawn, but it has a few key features — plumbed in way back then by Mr Issigonis — which have their counterpart on the big red zero-turn mowing machine. Firstly, the term ‘big’ is misleading — this is actually the smallest of the Ferris ZT range, with a 44-inch cutting deck and a tight, compact frame. Like the Mini, then, this machine has its wheels right at the periphery for nimble handling. It’s light, too, which means it’s easy to place just where you want it, like a Mini taking the racing line in the corners of a tricky rally. In the yard, as in the forests of a Finnish special stage, it’s all about getting the job done without ending up in the trees. With the 400S, as with the mini, there’s an art to this — the dark art of suspension tuning. Ferris has given their small zero-

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It’s ‘all hands on deck’ on February 23 as the Northern Wairoa Boating Club get ready for a big day on their calendar — the combination annual seagull race and raft race. This year there’s going to be plenty of action on the water, with hand-built rafts daring the waters with their intrepid crews, tiny outboards giving their all and even kayaks getting amongst the fun. Event organisers have played their cards right, using the nautical skills you would expect from our premier club of sea and river-faring sailors. The course for both races will take advantage of the tides, which change the mood — and some say the direction — of the Northern Wairoa River, making

for a safe but challenging course. Raft engineers are governed by a set of rules which make the whole challenge more interesting — no nails or screws may be used, meaning that each raft is constructed in the old fashioned way, with sailors’ knots and miles of rope! The seagull race is another old tradition

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Phone Danae 09 439 4833. Northern Wairoa A&P Show – Saturday, February 9 at Arapohue. Sideshows for a gold coin donation. Visit arapohueshow.weebly.com. 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. 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. Parkinsons Support Group – First Thursday every second month starting February 7 10am-noon St John Hall, 90 Normanby St, Dargaville. Free phone Barbara Leslie 09 437 6881. 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. Waimamaku Wild West Fest – February 23 10am– 2pm, great fun family day out, stalls. Info call 09 405 8313 or visit wildwestfest1.wixsite.com/waimamaku Wednesday Crafts – Every Wednesday 10am at

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Kaiwaka 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.

Mangawhai 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.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 5 - 2019

Kaipara Service Directory ALL BIKES DARGAVILLE

• Farm & Recreational, Quads + Bikes • Quality ATV & Motorbike tyres • General Service to Full rebuild • Gst Registered • Free Pickup + Delivery

Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625

Andrew Simpson

Steers | Bulls | Heifers | Weaner

TUESDAYS 11:00am - Sheep 12:00pm - Prime Cattle

Your Carrfields Agent for Kaipara/Rodney area

Steers | Bulls | Heifers | Boners

CONTACT Andrew Simpson

11:00am - Calves (seasonal) 12:00pm - Dairy (seasonal)

PH 027 449 1228 EMAIL andrewsimpson.ns@hotmail.com

BEEF / DAIRY / SHEEP 100% NZ owned

Aoroa Poultry Free range eggs

WELLSFORD SALE MONDAYS 12:00pm - Store Cattle

DARGAVILLE SALE THURSDAYS 11:30am - Feeder Calves 12:30pm - Store Cattle

ATJ

• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc

Daphne and Bernie

167 Pouto Road, Dargaville, Kaipara aoroa-poultry@gmx.com

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth

Collections, Adjustments & Repairs in store

CONTRACT FENCING

Thursdays 10-4pm at Noise Co.

OPTOMETRISTS

106A Victoria St Dargaville Call 09 438 3509

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

HOUSE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING • • • • •

Soft house wash Drives/paths/decks & more, cleaned Pre-paint turbo clean Real Estate pre sale clean Bond clean

TONY | YOUR LOCAL CLEANING GUY Ph: 022 311 8447 or email: tabclean57@gmail.com

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

021 262 1080 or 022 363 7991 MPI REG

Connections

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

027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628

Andrew Turner

ats.maintenance@hotmail.com

BRITESIDE PAINTERS INTERIOR / EXTERIOR PAINTING ROOFS / FENCES / WATERBLASTING

DEAN LARSEN PHONE: 09 556 5506 MOBILE: 021 235 0570 DEANCLARSEN@YAHOO.CO.NZ NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP NO COMPROMISE

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

Nicky Reid

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

Thinking of Selling? Call me now to discuss your real estate needs. Nicky Reid, BVSc., Diploma in Real Estate 09 945 5594 021 103 6277 nicky@connec onsrealestate.co.nz Connec ons Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed under the REA Act 2008 Call in to my oﬃce on the main street of Ruawai

inc GST

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Includes a simple casket, crematorium fees and a death certificate

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Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

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Phone: 0508 623 374 www.funeralsmadesimple.co.nz

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

CERTIFIED PLUMBER

Tim & Sharlene Lord • Pest Control • Carpets & Upholstery • Interior and Exterior Home Cleaning

J Kelliher

P: 027 494 2919 Workshop: 09 439 6577

e-mail - kaiparacleaningco@farmside.co.nz Facebook - www.facebook.com/kaiparacleaningco

Phone 021 114 6729

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

www.kaiparacleaningco.co.nz Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

W IT E DO AL L! • EXCAVATIONS • TRENCHING • DRAINS & WATER TABLES • POST BORING • SITE CLEARANCE • TIP TRUCK FOR LOAD REMOVALS • ROCK BUCKET & “THUMB” EXPERIENCED OPERATOR

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

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021 056 7665

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

Results with integrity

Funeral Packages from $1745

Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

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

PHONE MICHAEL

027 278 8122

Kaipara Flooring Co. Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto 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

FOR HIRE

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

09 431 8440 021 125 1576

30 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

February 5 - 2019

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Kaipara Service Directory MUDDY THUMBS Gardening

MP & RA

CONTRACTORS

4 TONNE -DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK

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

Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning

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

Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 Email: mprabrownecontractors@gmail.com

morrisandmorris.co.nz

Norman Kitchen Design Kitchens make the home 30 Normanby Street, Dargaville Phone Aaron 027 539 4884 Email: normankitchendesign@xtra.co.nz

For new kitchens, cabinets, repairs and hardware Norman Kitchen Design

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available

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

DESIGN • BUILD • INSTALL

HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS

THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR Ameet Maharaj Phone: 022 172 3327 maharaj.ameet@gmail.com Fridge/Freezers, Dishwashers, Dryers, Cooktops, Ovens, Washing Machines.

sue@youwhangarei.co.nz

027 782 6230 • 09 439 4122

Ed’s Floorsanding 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

0274 914 091

or 09 436 3929 www.floorsandingnorth.co.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON (09) 439 0707 OR 027 437 6521

Ph: 09 439 8303 Mob: 021 268 7006 Dargaville, NZ

Previously United Travel Dargaville

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Neil Carter Trading as

SUE CRUMP TRAVEL BROKER

New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating

Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd 1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

For all your custom cabinet requirements

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

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

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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 12 February 2019 edition is 10am Monday 11 February 2019

For Sale

Garage Sale

Pet Supplies

Livestock

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

GARAGE SALE outside I-Deal Demo 29 Gladstone Street, Saturday 9th February (weather permitting), no sales before 8.30am – books, clothes, dvds, games & other bits.

PET DOORS – Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber – supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz – Window & Door Services Ltd.

MATAKOHE SALE

FRESH HOMEGROWN vegetables and herbs, see Paul at farmers market Dargaville on Thursday and Paparoa on Saturdays. HEADING DOG x Beardie pups, 4 girls 3 boys, good working parents & family dogs, $200 each, wormed & flead - 027 884 5084 after 5pm. QUALITY AQUA blue-green sun umbrella, base, folding lounge chairs, folding metal table. Quirky wooden bench, contact 027 496 9957.

Wanted 1 BEDROOM or caravan to rent, for mature lady, non smoker, no pets, phone 027 814 5831, ask for Ellen. 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. WANTED TO buy, Quads running or not, phone or text 021 910 669 / 09 437 7337.

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

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

Trades & Services UNITED APPLIANCES Limited 227 Rodney Street, Wellsford 09 423 9060. Now offering the following services in Maungaturoto, Servicing of kitchen and laundry appliances Supply and install of new appliances and also heat pumps. WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more – call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz – Window & Door Services Ltd.

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

Grazing 40 HECTARES urgently needed with a reasonable cowshed and home for small herd of cattle. Qualified to do dry stock, relief milk and fencing in exchange. Many arrangements to consider. Contact 021 102 3770. GOOD GRAZING required for up to 40 FRX dairy replacements, M Bovis free, long term, start 1st May, text or phone 021 432 291. GRAZING AVAILABLE short or long term Matakohe/ Ruawai area. Please phone 021 546 368.

Tree Services COAST TO Coast Treeworks. Professional tree services, qualified and insured. All aspects of tree work. Phone Victor 021 050 2665.

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10 2yr Frsn Steers 10 R2yr Jsy Service Bulls 20 Wnr Frsn Bulls 25 Wnr WH Steers 25 Wnr MG Steers 30 ¾ Hfd Wnr Heifers 20 Wnr WH Heifers Contact: Allan Swindlehurst 027 493 2844 Jake Hamlin 027 520 1771 Shane Wintle 027 666 6243 Donald McKenzie 021 754 174 Blair Sidwell 021 325 325

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

Nurseries & Plants Read the newspaper online

Friday 8TH February 2019 | 12:30pm start

WHOLESALE PRICES on 2000 landscaping, hedging, shelter, trees, shrubs and grasses, plants in flower, Got2go Plants, 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru. 09 439 5556, 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

Pay attention!

around road works

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER February 5 - 2019

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 12 February 2019 edition is 10am Monday 11 February 2019 Work Wanted

Situations Vacant POSITION AVAILABLE on 900 cow farm at Ruawai. 60 bail rotary shed. Four bedroom house. Please call Garth Preston on 021 049 0695 for full job description.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Tinopai School is looking for a new Office Administrator to start immediately.

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

WAYNE & ANNETTE

Applications close Friday 8th February 2019

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DRIVES • RACES • POOLS PONDS • POSTHOLE BORING LANDSCAPING • CARTAGE

PHONE ROY 021 153 5000

BOBCAT IMPRESSIONS LTD

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

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022 Septic Tank Services 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. 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.

439 2020

9th February 2019 Adult $8, Couple $15, Children 5-15 years $2, Under 5's are free. Sideshow rides only a gold coin donation

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be temporarily closed on the day and at the times below for the purpose of carrying out maintenance to the bridge on Rehia Road, Bridge ID 414_8150. Wednesday 13 February 2019 at 7:00am – 15 March 2019 at 5:00pm Rehia Road, Bridge ID 414_8150 Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from the Customers Services Team, Kaipara District Council.

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

TOKATOKA

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.

BOBCAT, TRUCK & EXCAVATOR HIRE

7-9pm.

ARAPOHUE SHOW

If this sounds like you, please email your application to: principal@tinopaiprimary.school.nz

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

Tuesdays 12th February to 9th April 2019,

Something for everyone at the

Rates of pay will be according to experience and the Support Staff Employment Agreement.

Public Notices

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

ART CLASSES

Phone 09 439 0255

This is a part time position, 5 days a week, for 3 hours a day.

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.

Public Notices

Also private tuition.

We seek a highly motivated and professional person who is IT proficient and has excellent communication skills to run the administration office.

Property Maintenance

Public Notices 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.

Young children and their caregivers enjoying music, rhyme, rhythm and creative dance, followed by a time of play and chat. Morning tea provided.

AGM KAURI Coast Promotion Society held at Mandy Wood’s Glass Studio River Road, 11th February 4pm, all welcome.

Music from 10–10.30am every Wednesday during school term.

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. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Northern Wairoa Football Club, Monday 11th February at Club Rooms, Memorial Park 6.30pm. Parents, players and everyone interested in supporting the local club. We look forward to our club offering players the opportunity to participate in this popular sport. We are calling for Nominations for President, Secretary, Treasurer and require additional committee members. Nominations can be emailed to nwsoccer@ymail.com or PO Box 351, Dargaville. Elections will be held on the night. We encourage anyone interested in the management of the club to attend. COMMUNITY MEETING M.P.I Fisheries Northland. Everyone welcome, Monday 18th February 7pm, Northern Wairoa Golf Club. Promoted by Baylys Beach Society (BBS). PERMACULTURE CAN help us solve problems such as cancer, malnutrition and climate change. If people would like to start a permaculture group to share ideas, seeds, plants etc, please write to me, Lance Bullock PO Box 196, Dargaville 0340. REMEMBER MY Holy Sabbath Romans 3:31. REMINDER - WEDNESDAY CRAFTS starts again on Wednesday 20th February. Info - Lilian Radich 09 439 7799. THE ARARUA Hall Committee AGM is to be held on Monday the 18th of February at the Ararua Hall, Ararua Road, Ararua at 7pm with complimentary wine and cheese. All Welcome. For more information please contact Beth De Groot 027 333 8139.

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$2 per child or $3 per family @ Dargaville Baptist Community Church, 187 Victoria St. For more info call Rebecca 09 439 1499

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be temporarily closed on the day and at the times below for the purpose of carrying out maintenance to the bridge on Swamp Road Bridge ID 434_1056 Wednesday 13 February 2019 at 7:00am – 22 February 2019 at 5:00pm Swamp Road Bridge No: 434_1056 Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from the Customers Services Team, Kaipara District Council.

PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the Sports Northland has made an application to have the following roads temporarily closed on the days and at the times set out below for the purpose of the Dargaville Veterinary Centre Run/Walk 2019. Victoria St (between Hokianga St & Normanby St) - Saturday 14 April 2019 – 07.00am to 12.30pm Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4.00pm on Monday 18 February 2019.

100 IT’S NOT A TARGET

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) PAULA LINNEA VAN DEN BERG of Ruawai, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the issue of a on-licence in respect of premises situated at 10 Ruawai Wharf Rd, Ruawai. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant & Bar. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; – Monday to Sunday, 11am – 1am the following day. The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, 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 issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105(1) of the sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on the 22nd January 2019.

February 5 - 2019 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

OPEN HOME

62 Jervois Street Dargaville

$245,000

Here’s A Cutie Just For You Good size section 1012 sqm with 2 Brm home - open plan living. Are you ready to resize but need garaging and a sleep-out or hobby room? 62 Jervois is for you! Plenty of room for the kids, fenced section - put your own touch on this property.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

115–117 Station Road Dargaville

$595,000

OPEN HOME

2/16 Carrington Place Dargaville

$299,000

9 & 11 Walker Terrace Te Kopuru

$525,000

Short Walk to Town! OPEN HOME Saturday 9th February 1 - 2pm

How’s your view on life? OPEN HOME Saturday 9th February 11.30am - 12pm

Quality unit, 2 bedrooms, internal access, large deck off the lounge, north facing, insulated. Newish carpet, paint & curtains. Spacious, with heat pump, low maintenance. Middle unit with good neighbours either side. A must to consider!

1900’s origins — now modernised, new kitchen, gas hob, double wall oven, gas hot water, heat pump — new bathroom,large shower and bath. Large lounge, dining area, 3 double bedrooms, separate laundry. Entertain in all weather — large decks overlooking Northern Wairoa River or utilise the large covered area onsite. Plenty of storage — a sleep out with toilet, workshop plus large storage shed. New water pump, large water tank, in ground well with good water, perfect to handle mixed orchards and prolific vege & flower gardens. All on a flat and fenced 1012 sq mtrs. Separate Title for section (1012 sq mtrs) own water bore and macadamia borders.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

61C Logan Street Dargaville

$255,000

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

0 Ounuwhao Road

Price By Negotiation

Unique Property

First Home Buy or Investment Property

Lifestyle or Run-Off

You will be surprised. Just on the outskirts of town, almost 10 acres with 2 titles, beautiful soil. Everything grows here, every fruit tree you could imagine, vege gardens galore. Town water and a dam. There is so much more with this property, large shed with mezzanine floor. Sleep out, double garage, hayshed. Approximately 100 Pine trees, shelter belt, very tropical - BBQ area. Some timber features in house, carport with internal access to house.

Freehold, stand alone, own title, back 3 bedroom unit, open plan living with shower over the bath, separate toilet. Short walk to main shopping centre and dairy around the corner, flat section, internal access, tenant wanting to stay on - currently paying $270 per week.

43.79 Hectares (118 plus Acres) - Land. Abundant sites for house with river views and countryside. Or just ‘run-off’. Has a 90 bale barn with two water tanks, two dams throughout the property and numerous creeks. Fully fenced with 9 paddocks. Real country - real potential.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

2013 MAZDA CX5 GSX

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

2018 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM AWD DIESEL

GREAT SUV

• 6 Speed Auto • 60,310km • 2488cc Petrol

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

2007 SUZUKI SWIFT GREAT LITTLE CAR

Was $27,450

NOW $25,990

• 6 Speed Auto • 40km • 1997cc Diesel

$54,990+ORC

• 4 Speed Auto • 152,000km • 1490cc Petrol

$8,990

2018 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK

2009 FORD FALCON UTE FG XR6 P/U

2011 FORD RANGER TD XLT DC W/S

WEST COAST EDITION

PRISTINE CONDITION

LOW MILEAGE WITH EXCELLENT SERVICE

• 6 Speed Auto • 20km • 3198cc Diesel

• 5 Speed Auto • 97,790km • 3984cc Petrol

• 6 Speed Manual • 53,115km • 3199cc Diesel

Was $84,990

NOW $79,990

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Was $25,990

NOW $22,990

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

Was $32,990

NOW $30,990