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Rest home construction is underway u by Paul Campbell

The first two stages of a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Maungaturoto’s Riverview Rest Home and retirement village are underway with contractors now on-site undertaking extensive preparations for what will become a 14-bed dementia unit.

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The current project spearheads a planned $4 million development project, which Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust chair, Don McKay says is “a project for the community, by the community” with plans for further facilities also underway. These are expected to evolve into hospital care level as well as wider rest home accommodation. “We are well on our way now, with fundraising continuing, to realise a plan that involves us all to care for our people,” he said. Plans originally were for the construction of Stage One as an eightbed dementia unit, but planning has been refined to begin a combined Stage One and Two project, adding an additional six beds. An ageing population has placed an increased demand on the rest home facilities. “The number of people needing residential dementia care outstrips population growth, and demand for dementia services is predicted to grow by seven per cent each year. We are in a position where we are having to turn prospective clients away. And our challenge is to effectively meet increasing demands,” said Mr McKay. Updating kitchen dining and lounge facilities and exercise areas are all part of the project, which will be financed both commercially and through local fundraising. As well as bank finance, the trust is inviting financial commitment in

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p Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust chair, Don McKay: “We are on our way.”

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dementia units are at Waipu, Whangarei and Dargaville. The development of a secure and stable dementia unit in Maungaturoto will allow local families to stay together for longer and provide welcome respite care to relieve caring families.”

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p Local Kaipara youth in the Waipu Cove Dinoco and Waipu Vikings squads competed at the Surf lifesaving Northern Region Inflatable Rescue Boat Champs on Saturday, January 13 at Ruakaka and will go onto race in the North Island IRB Champs held in Waipu on Saturday, February 10. The two separate teams joined up for the team race and came away with a bronze medal. “It was a great day and well organised. The teams did incredibly well for their first time competing,” said Waipu Surf Club treasurer Julia Baker. From left: Jake McClure, Callum McKay, Quintin Brown of Kaiwaka, Emma Baker and Bailey Hudson of Maungaturoto made up the Waipu Cove Dinoco and the Waipu Vikings.

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p Dargaville Rotary drew its fundraising raffle and the lucky winner of $500 was Kathleen Okeefe. Rotarian Terry McDermott said that around $3,000 was raised to go towards Dargaville Scouts, Dargaville St John’s and the PolioPlus Fund.

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p The Northland Age Group Swimming competition was held last weekend in Dargaville and saw 160 swimmers including Northland’s top competitive swimmers and swimmers from Coast, Roskill and Kowhai clubs, compete for the top spots. Dargaville Swim Club represented Northern Wairoa with a team of 16 who all came away with medals and new personal best times. Coach Glen Smith said: “The twice-daily trainings the kids put in to prepare for this event really paid off as all swimmers excelled and thoroughly enjoyed their weekend.” Pictured: Matty Douglas of Dargaville Swim Club.

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Support for cameras

Big plans for museum

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Work to install 28 CCTV cameras around Dargaville has begun — with plans to have them up and operational in the next two months.

There has been a shuffle on the Kauri Museum Board, and new board members are bringing with them new skills and new ideas.

p From left: Kauri Museum chair Mark Vincent and new board members Athol Cartwright and Allan Coutts

p Local business owner Debra van Leeuwerden hopes that having CCTV cameras around town will mean less crime in the community

This is the beginning of stage one in a joint initiative between the Dargaville Community Development Board and the police, working closely with the Dargaville Business Forum. Development Board chair Allan Mortensen says their main aim is prevention rather than apprehension. “We deserve a safe community and we need to have one if we want to encourage people to live, work and play.” Debra van Leeuwerden, who owns AD Focus with her husband Anthony says the cameras can’t come quickly enough. They had three cars broken into in the early hours of Wednesday, January 3 whilst they were parked in their gated carpark. “We have captured it all on our security camera system, but our cameras weren’t quite clear enough to pick up the car number plate, which is a real shame. “I think we should already have CCTV cameras in Dargaville, because the people that are that way inclined are coming here to do their crimes.

They can’t do them in other towns that already have cameras because they’ll get caught.” Debra believes if they had had a better security camera then they would have been able to see more detail, which would help police catch the thieves or, more importantly, they could have been observed earlier while walking around the town in the early hours of the morning, which would have prevented the cars being broken into. There were several other break-ins reported that night as well. “We’ve got a vague description of the vehicle. It was a light-coloured station wagon, possibly a Nissan Wingroad, Subaru or a Honda Odyssey.” It is planned that the cameras will be linked to the Dargaville police station and monitored by a paid observer and community volunteers. To report any further information regarding the AD Focus break-in, or any other crime, make an anonymous call to 0800 555 111. ¢

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Late last year the board farewelled Clive Smith after 35 years, and Ralph Williams after 24 years. Mark Vincent was elected as chairperson, whilst Athol Cartwright and Allan Coutts have joined the board of nine. Mark along with his wife Cindy run a small scale dairy support operation, and he is the founder of Otamatea HarbourCare Society. Plans for the future include installing possible solar cells, further promotion to locals and making the exhibitions more interactive for the younger generations. Athol has a background

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in teaching and brings with him governance and leadership experience. He is particularly interested in continuing to promote the museum and grow visitor numbers. “There has been a big downturn in traffic through the museum and I would like to see that improve.” Allan Coutts moved to Matakohe 18 months ago and has a degree in accounting and business. “There are parts of the business that need to be reviewed, and I’d like to see the business grow and prosper,” he says. ¢

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Protecting the point

Challenging the candidates

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Meet the candidates evenings have been held throughout the eastern Kaipara, giving residents a chance to quiz their mayoral hopefuls and similar meetings will continue in the west of the district during this week

‘If we look after the environment, the environment will look after us’ — That’s the philosophy behind the inaugural Pouto Lighthouse Challenge, organised by Joesephine Nathan and Tipene Nathan. Pouto woman and PhD student Joesephine has returned home after completing her masters and living in Wellington, and is organising this multisport event with the aim of reconnecting people with the area. “I’ve been away for the last two and a half years and now I’m doing my PhD on kaitiakitanga — guardianship of Pouto Point,” she said. Participants can choose to do either the 13km sand bike ride, run or walk from the point to below the Pouto Lighthouse or a 10km kayak from Pouto Point, into the harbour entrance to Tauhara and back. “Tauhara is the Maori pa where our ancestors lived. It’s all about reconnecting people with the environment and sharing energy. “I want to attract people to the point so they can see why I’m so passionate about trying to create positive change.” Joesephine is no stranger to organising this type of event. Her first was a 200km cycle up Mt Eden to raise awareness of sexual abuse in children. She and Tipene Kenny are also founders of Gumboot Friday which is about suicide prevention. These were part of her

p Joesephine Nathan wants to reconnect people with their environment and is organising the Pouto Lighthouse Challenge with this in mind

master’s degree, which was based on her lived experience of sexual abuse. The Pouto Lighthouse Challenge is on Saturday, February 17 and organisers are actively looking for participants and sponsors. For more information go to the Facebook page — Pouto Lighthouse Challenge. Funds raised will go to Cancer Society Northland to help support their work in the community. ¢

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Kaiwaka There was a relatively small turn out of about 30 people at the Kaiwaka mayoral candidate meeting organised by the Kaiwaka Sports Association. KSA president Wayne Leslie said many of the questions from the crowd were about roading. “There was a bit of a slanging match between Peter Wethey and Bruce Rogan as we expected. They are diametrically opposed so there was no way we were going to find any common ground.” Mangawhai Roughly 80 people attended the candidates evening organised by the Mangawhai Business Association. Chair Richard Gunson said he felt most of the audience went away with their questions answered. “Roading was mentioned quite a bit and social housing. Candidates spoke mainly about the direction they want to take the council. “Brian McEwing, Peter Wethey and Jason Smith spoke of a ‘steady as she goes’ attitude.” Maungaturoto Things got heated at the Maungaturoto evening resulting in Bruce Rogan leaving during question time. Maungaturoto Residents Association

president Terri Donaldson said besides that fiery exchange there were some good questions asked from the floor. “One question was asked about the i-site that we used to have in Dargaville and all the candidates were positive about that. “I think the mood at the end of the meeting was pretty good. Even if people didn’t get a chance to ask their questions during the meeting they had an opportunity afterwards.” Paparoa While oral questions may have put candidates on the spot at times, Progressive Paparoa’s hosting of the mayoral candidates election meeting last Thursday night was a successful exercise, according to convenor, Graeme Taylor. Each candidate was given three minutes to speak following written questions from the floor with one minute to answer. “This was followed by oral questions from the floor, which put some on the spot. But it all was done with a certain amount of decorum. I believe this election is extremely important and people would like to see continuity, so a mayor who can lead for two or three terms.” ¢

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Kaipara fleet comes home Cable to boost internet capacity

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A recent window of fine weather saw four launch owners who spent a couple of summers based on the east coast traverse Cape Reinga, a three-day voyage of some 350 nautical miles home to Kaipara.

p The four launches made it to Pahi home base in perfect formation

The launches now moored back at their Pahi anchorage are Ralph Weber’s Running Bear, Gary Weber’s Grey Nurse, John Crompton’s Cosmic Raider, and Barry Mockett’s Kahala. The small fleet left on Wednesday January 10. “We travelled up to Whangaroa where we fueled up and spent the night, leaving at six in the morning to go round the top to Cape Maria van Dieman,” said Mr Mockett. “We spent the night there and left again at six and traversed the top, down the west coast to Opononi and

stayed there the night before heading home to Pahi the next day — a total of 42 hours.” Crossing the notorious Kaipara entrance bar was uneventful. “I had George Weck on board and he asked ‘where’s the bar’ and I said, we’ve crossed it George. “We all used about 400 litres at about $500. It’s $1,800 by road transport. We caught a few snapper at the top of the island. We all had a great trip.” Each launch had from three to five crew to share the work on board. ¢

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The Hawaiki Submarine Cable will land at Mangawhai Heads later this month and is set to bring New Zealand faster internet speed when it’s switched on in June. The fibre-optic cable is currently being installed on the $500 million, 15,000km submarine cable system — with one in each hemisphere. The cable will land at Mangawhai Heads beach by Bream Tail Farm and is currently scheduled for Saturday, January 27. “There can be schedule changes arising from operational matters and weather, so the landing date may change. We will keep the public notified via the Mangawhai Focus website,” said Hawaiki’s NZ programme manager Richard Howarth. The CS Responder began rolling out the cable in Sydney last November. It will stop by Mangawhai on its way to the United States. An area of the beach will be closed to the public for approximately three days whilst the work is completed.

The northern end of the beach and the headland walking track will remain open to the public. The cable will travel under the sand dunes to the cable landing station. The underground ducting was installed using Horizontal Directional Drilling technology, ensuring the sand dunes were not disturbed. Hawaiki are also sponsoring the Mangawhai Museum special communications exhibition, which tells the story of communications in the region from early settler days to submarine cables and the Hawaiki project in particular. “It’s just letting people know how we are progressing through the ages. For young people its learning about the history and for the older generation it can be seen as a trip down memory lane,” says museum manager Emma Gray. ¢

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Finding a solution to river water u by Ayla Miller

Tempers flared when residents and Kaipara District Council staff met to discuss the Kaihu Raw Water line last week.

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Boxer goes for gold

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Eighteen-year-old Tui Vea of Wellsford Boxing is about to become the youngest boxing competitor at the upcoming Commonwealth games in Australia.

p Kaipara District Council general manager infrastructure Curt Martin speaks to concerned residents and property owners at a public meeting held at the Mamaranui Bowls Club last week

Insanitary Building Notices were issued in December to properties on this line that have no acceptable alternative supply of potable water, advising residents they should not consume, prepare food, bathe or clean their teeth with the water. At the meeting voices were raised against Kaipara District Council staff, who attended to explain the situation. “The Kaihu Raw Water Line was never intended to be a potable water source,” said general manager infrastructure, Curt Martin. “The council is only liable for the potable water that it supplies to its residents.” Over the years houses

were connected to this line, which comes from the Kaihu River, without council permission. Residents were concerned they would be hit with a large bill to find alternative water supplies immediately. However councillor Julie Geange said the council will work with each resident or property owner to find a solution. “There is no time frame for those affected to correct this issue, but it cannot be put off forever.” The notices are in effect until April. KDC staff said they would continue to directly supply potable water to the affected houses until a solution is found. ¢

p Tui Vea, coach Fili Maka and Onyx Lye had a successful year with Wellsford Boxing and are looking forward to 2018

Tui has his heart set on winning gold when he represents Tonga at the games held in the Gold Coast on April 4-16. “Tui represented Tonga at the Commonwealth Youth Games 2017 in Nassau, Bahamas in July last year and this was his first international bout. He fought against a very experienced boxer from Wales but lost by points in a very close fight,” says Wellsford Boxing head coach Fili Maka. Fellow Wellsford boxer 15-year-old Onyx Lye has also had a successful year. “Onyx is originally from Maungaturoto

and won his first New Zealand National Junior 75kg title 2017 in Rotorua. He had two fights, his first fight was won by points and he went through to the finals winning by technical knockout,” says Fili. Both Tui and Onyx from Wellsford Boxing, also represent Auckland Boxing Association. Fili has also had a good year, winning two awards at the New Zealand Nationals for Coach Most Scientific Award for Junior and Coach Most Scientific Award for Youth. ¢

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Fertile And Productive • 29 hectares of flat fertile land • Nine hectares tiled drained • Suitable for maize, silage, and kumara • Spring dam plus water scheme • Old shed for storage • Cattle yards • A very fertile piece of land minutes to Dargaville on the tarseal

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Great Lifestyle Block • This 5.4ha property has great views over rural land and catches the odd view of the Northern Wairoa River • Mainly north or easterly aspect with gently sloping contour to some step around dam • Post and batten fenced external and two wire electric internal which is powered by a solar unit. 11 paddocks • Water supply is dam fed which is pumped by a petrol pump to tank and gravity feed back to troughs • Good set of yards with new loading shute • Has had an area leveled for a horse arena with a couple of logs for jumps, needs finishing • 15.7km from Dargaville or 3.7km from Te Kopuru pggwre.co.nz/DAG27469

• 131.622 ha with majority flat, rest easy rolling • Five year milk solids average of 118,000kg MS • Milking 340 cows from 36 bail rotary milking shed • Large four bedroom main home with a three bedroom second home • Tangiteroria just 15km away I have instruction to sell this property, with the vendors having had the farm for 14 years. Well set up with very good races, the majority of the farm has been lazer drained and there is a good mix of flat land and rolling. Dargaville is 23km away and Whangarei CBD is just 45km. pggwre.co.nz/WHG25297

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Dennis Wallace B 09 470 2528 M 022 312 7704

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Ruawai Flats - Not Often Found • 88.32ha (all effective apart from races and infrastructure) all flat • 30 aside HB shed with yard capacity for 300 cows • Three bedroom home with separate two car garage and two rooms attached that are currently used as sleep outs • Implement shed, calf rearing facility, older concrete floor wintering barn, PKE bunker, load out ramp • Currently milking 200 cows for 65,000kg MS with R2's grazed on and 50 dairy beef reared to weaning. Has produced 101,000kg MS from 260 cows with everything off pggwre.co.nz/WHG27142

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Have your say The Kaipara mayoral by-election is fast-approaching and Kaipara District Council are encouraging all residents to make sure they are enrolled and ready to vote when their papers arrive. As a result of an extraordinary vacancy by former mayor Greg Gent, under section 120 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 a by-election will be held on Saturday, February 17 under the Single Transferable Vote electoral system by postal vote. “A big part of living in the district is getting involved with local government elections. You need to ensure you are registered to vote either on the General Roll or via the Ratepayer Roll,” says KDC spokesperson Ben Hope. Papers will be posted to all voters who are enrolled to vote at least a month before the voting starts. Anyone who is correctly enrolled can vote in the local elections where they live. Voters who own a property within the Kaipara area, but live outside, can go on the Ratepayer Roll. This means they can then vote in the area where they pay rates and the area where they live. Ratepayers who do not live in the area must apply to the electoral officer for the local council area where they own property, but do not usually live. The electoral officer will send you out a form to complete, sign and return so they can check your eligibility. If a voter is registered on the Unpublished Roll, they will need to apply to the electoral officer at the local council to receive their voting papers.

p Kaipara District Council spokesperson Ben Hope says it is important to get registered for the upcoming by-election

People overseas can also participate in the by-election by ensuring they have updated their postal address to their overseas one in order to receive their papers. Voting papers for local elections cannot be downloaded. Alterations to the Resident Roll can be made by either completing the appropriate form at any Post Shop, telephoning 0800 ENROLNOW, or visiting www.elections.org.nz. ¢

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ADVERTORIAL

New approach to leadership Stephen Soole believes that a different leadership approach is needed if we are to rebuild credibility and restore Kaipara’s voice. Born and bred in the Kaipara and having worked for local government for over 20 years Stephen feels he is qualified to do the job as mayor. He and his wife Carolyn have been married for 38 years and they have three adult children. They live in Hoanga, Dargaville. “Having recently returned from two years living in Vanuatu and volunteering as an agricultural adviser, working closely with farmers and communities to lift their subsistence based agricultural industry into that of a sustainable economic model in what is a developing country, I feel very passionate and energetic about the chance to lead changes in the Kaipara. I have an empathetic ear to listen to the different needs of the very diverse communities we have here. With a deeply caring approach to the social, environmental, economic and cultural challenges that this presents our district. “The Kaipara is at an extremely critical crossroads, with different pressures and needs across the district that will influence and shape the future of this district. “I believe the role and challenge for the mayor is to lead a well-informed council working collaboratively with its communities. We need to build upon our

strengths, lay the groundwork and set the framework and think smarter to go further with the resources we have, to tackle the ongoing issues around roading, water, wastewater, stormwater, etc. “I believe it takes a leader with vision, a vision of where the future lies and how to get there, with a willingness to step up to hard decisions and not be afraid to challenge conventional thinking if we are to realise our potential. “I feel the skills and knowledge I have learnt over many years from grassroots to senior management in local government have been beneficial for me to do just that as your future mayor.”

For a Fresh Approach  Passionate about the Kaipara  Progressive Leadership  Proven experience in Local Government  Integrity  Approachable

VOTE 1 STEPHEN SOOLE FOR KAIPARA MAYOR Authorised by: Stephen Soole, 75 Hillstone Road, Hoanga.

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Graduation day

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The Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters in Wellsford has held its graduation ceremony at the Coast to Coast Hauroa Trust.

After 132 years in the business of offering plenty of fun both on and off the water, the Pahi Regatta will be held again over Anniversary Weekend and this year cameras from the television series Coast NZ will record the action for broadcast later this year.

p The smiling faces of the 2017 HIPPY Wellsford graduates

Trust member Richard Te Haara, presented awards to 11 children that graduated the two-year programme and a further 12 that completed their first year. The programme, which is designed to ‘foster the bond between parent and child’, had 80 people attend the graduation. “It is such a rewarding experience being able to celebrate each child and family’s successes,” said HIPPY coordinator, Louisa Christian. “This demonstrates commitment by the parents and caregivers, all of whom have a passion for helping with their child’s learning.” HIPPY Wellsford employs tutors from the community and

parents to work with families teaching them a set programme with their child for 15 minutes a day, five days a week for two years, preparing their child for school. The organisation is currently funded for 45 families and three tutors and is now taking enrolments to start next March. “Parents say they are gaining confidence in teaching their child and creating a special bond with them. “They say that as parents their patience grows and they understand how their child is developing.” Contact Louisa on 09 423 6006 ext 6 or email hippy@ctchauora.co.nz. ¢

p Launch racing gets underway at a Pahi regatta

The event attracts contestants and spectators from around the north and beyond. “The television coverage will mean great exposure for the regatta and northern Kaipara,” said deputy commodore, Mike Donald. “And as ever, the accent on the weekend will be on safety, and great entertainment for the whole family on what is a nostalgic look at old-time harbour entertainment.” This year as ever, the Pahi Beach Holiday Park will be busy with tents, caravans, mobile homes and house trucks for three days of harbourside

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fun and games. Sites are expected to be at a premium with bookings already confirmed and visitors are advised to check availability before arriving ‘on the off-chance.’ Offshore, launch and powerboat races, kayaking contests and all manner of aquatic activities keep the crowds entertained, while in the sometimes dramatic bathtub races home-made contraptions powered by small outboard motors vie for prize money Food and refreshments will be on sale and there will be entertainment ashore including fun-filled contests and music in the big marquee. ¢

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From 1 January 2018, NorthTec programmes will be fees-free for eligible first-time tertiary students. Find out whether you are eligible for Fees Free study in 2018 at www.feesfree.govt.nz.

When you study at NorthTec, we prepare you for the real world and give you the skills to succeed in your chosen field. CARPENTRY The construction industry offers many career opportunities throughout New Zealand or internationally. From entry-level techniques to contract supervision, our programmes will give you the skills to step confidently onto a building site, armed with the knowledge to succeed. Whether you want to get into an apprenticeship, are already employed in construction and want to upskill, or simply want to acquire the knowledge to do basic construction work on your own home, we can help you get to where you want to be in this exciting and rewarding industry. Courses on offer may include*: Elementary Construction (Level 2) and Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry (Level 3)

PAINTING If you’re interested in painting and decorating, you can learn the skills and knowledge at NorthTec to gain employment in the industry. You’ll learn how to select, use and maintain the correct equipment for the job, how to prepare surfaces for painting and apply surface coatings, and you’ll also learn the industry methods of measuring and calculating. Students completing our programmes in this sector go on to employment in the painting and decorating industry, self-employment or work in related retail outlets. Courses on offer may include*: Painting (Level 2) and Construction Trade Skills - Painting (Level 3)

FORESTRY Forestry is one of Northland and New Zealand’s major primary industries, and skilled workers, who are drug free, with the right attitude and a strong focus on safety are highly sought after. Our qualifications are recognised all over New Zealand and have been put together in conjunction with the industry – so we know our graduates have the skills and attributes wanted by employers. Courses on offer may include*: Forest Industry Foundation Skills (Level 2)

HORTICULTURE NorthTec’s horticulture programmes give you the opportunity to gain skills that you can apply to industry or to developing sustainable practices within your own community. A career in horticulture will last a lifetime and create transferable skills, giving you a range of job opportunities. These range from the horticultural service industry and retail through to contracting, large commercial operations and self-employment. Courses on offer may include*: Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) Horticulture, and Horticulture (General) (Level 3)

AGRICULTURE/APICULTURE (BEEKEEPING) New Zealand’s economic success relies heavily on the productivity of the agricultural sector. Quality trained and motivated people are in high demand throughout Northland and New Zealand. NorthTec delivers agricultural training on real, working farms, with knowledgeable tutors who have spent their lives working the land. The learning environment is highly practical and classes are often delivered in a wool shed, workshop, at the yards, dairy shed or paddock. Our programmes are ideal for people thinking of a career in farming, or looking to take the next step in running a farming business. Courses on offer may include*: Primary Industry Skills (Level 2), Agriculture Farming Systems (Level 3) and Apiculture (Level 3)

HOSPITALITY You’ll learn about food preparation and service, and gain barista techniques and skills in kitchen health and safety and customer service. Our tutors are experienced, passionate and well connected to local industry, and our graduates are sought after by employers both local and nationally. Course on offer may include*: Hospitality (Levels 2 and 3) Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Refer to our website for terms and conditions www.northtec.ac.nz.

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KAIPARA SPOTLIGHT Water Carriers The summer season is imminent, and brings with it dry spells. Residents who are not on the treated water network are advised to contact registered private water suppliers. During some peak demand periods, local suppliers may take longer than normal to deliver orders and residents may have to contact suppliers outside of the district. Details of registered suppliers can be found on Council’s website. Keep an eye on the water conservation boards across the district, as they may change overnight. Be responsible with water.

QV Rating Revaluation The Kaipara District Rating Revaluation took place at the end of 2017. The new rating valuations have been prepared for 14,819 properties by Quotable Value (QV) on behalf of Kaipara District Council. If owners do not agree with the rating value they have the right to object. The objection close-off date is the 31 January 2018. All objections should be lodged directly with QV on 0800 787 284.

By-Election Voting for the Mayoral By-election occurs between Friday 26 January to 17 February 2018. If you are a ratepayer but live outside of the District please call 0800 36 76 56 to check if you are on the ratepayer roll to ensure you can vote. Dates and times for upcoming public debates for Mayoral candidates can be found on the Council website.

Message from the Ministry of Health Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water that is standing in the fittings for several hours. Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends you flush a mugful of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use to remove any metals which may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings. We are recommending this simple precaution for all households, including those on public and private water supplies.

Council Meetings – January/February Please note locations and times are subject to change, check website for most up to date information Council Meeting 09:00 am Thursday 25 January Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville Long Term Plan Public Briefing 1:00 pm Thursday 25 January Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville Long Term Plan Public Briefing 9:00 am Wednesday 07 February Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville Taharoa Domain Governance Committee 2:00 pm Thursday 08 February Lake Waikare Centre, Taharoa Domain

Road Works

The NZ Transport Agency and Kaipara District Council is asking motorists to slow down as they travel through road surfacing work on their summer journeys. To help ensure effective repair, we’re asking drivers to slow down and for truck drivers to change gear before they arrive at any newly finished works. Even at unattended sites, speed and gear changes on fresh surfaces are putting additional stress on the roads.

Road Works for the District – January 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Area specific works planned during January include: • Minor bridge repairs throughout the District. • Unsealed/ Sealed pothole repair throughout the District when conditions are suitable. • Water table restoration – Bickerstaffe, Hilliam and Waimata Roads. • Sealed Pavement Repairs – Throughout the Ruawai area. • Mechanised Tree Pruning – Tokatoka and Curnow Roads. • Sight Improvements – Avoca Road. Other routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole District during January include pothole repairs both on unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified and grading of select roads pending sufficient rainfall. Area specific works completed during the last month include: • Water table restoration – Redhill, Child, Batley and Morrison Roads. • Culvert Renewals – Waihue Road. • Mechanised Tree Pruning – Cove and Pouto Roads. • Mechanised Tree Pruning – Pouto Road. • Sight Improvements – Opanake and Waihue Roads.

Caravan Dump Sites A reminder that those utilising self-contained caravans while travelling through our district please ensure all waste is dumped at the appropriate locations. Dump sites can be found at the following locations: • Mobile Dargaville – Cnr Poto St & Normanby St (-35.939874 173.870699) • Caltex Dargaville – Cnr Victoria St & Normanby St (-35.943839 173.866463) • Pahi – 680 Pahi Rd Paparoa (-36.157288 174.229310) • Kellys Bay Campground – Cnr Bay View Rd & Dale Rd (-36.248349 174.100317)

NOTE FOR DRIVERS AROUND STABILISED REPAIRS Between November 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.

Council would like to thank you for your co-operation as work is undertaken across the district to improve our communities and infrastructure. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information

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RENOVATION RESOLUTION Make the most of the season u by Andy Bryenton

The number one new year’s resolutions always involve three things, year after year. Diet, exercise — and finishing those DIY projects. Summer is the perfect time to undertake many of the tasks which would be impossible without clear weather, and despite a spot of rain recently there are still plenty of summer weeks ahead in which to get to work. The first thing which comes to mind is roofing. There’s literally no time like the present to get that old iron off and make sure that winter leaks simply don’t happen. When the roof is off it’s also the perfect time to fix up and top-up insulation, or install and repair ducted extractor fans, range hoods, heat transfer systems of ventilation units. With no need to crawl in the tight ceiling space, all these in-roof conveniences can be installed in a snap, saving time

and money. This is also the time of year when water supplies are a critical factor on the farm and on rural properties. Recent rain has provided a top-up, but many tanks will still run low before autumn arrives in full force. If your water source comes to the tank from your roof, it’s a good season to book in a tank clean. It’s no use waiting for the tank to run dry, as tank vac specialists need a small amount of water to work with to remove all the

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debris which may have sluiced down from your gutters and pipes. Similarly, it’s the season to check those filtration systems — swap out your cartridges or add on ultraviolet ‘bug zapping’ technology when water sources run shallow and warm, promoting bacteria growth. Warm and dry summer conditions are also the prime time for laying concrete, for fencing, as the pad for a future construction, or to install a permanent driveway or path. A new year can also mean a great excuse to adopt a new style. It’s great

weather for painting, and the latest interior decor fashions for 2018 are in store now at local wallpaper, paint, curtain, blind and flooring specialists. A minimalist look is beginning to return, featuring bold single feature walls and moving away from the ‘distressed chic’ and baroque influences of the mid-2010s. Grab a catalogue, get some inspiration and finish those decorating tasks with style — another resolution ticked off the list before 2018 gets any older! ¢

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R E N O VAT I O N S & R E S O L U T I O N S

Get mobile for the new year u by Andy Bryenton

When you’re young, fit and healthy, mobility isn’t just something you take for granted. It’s something, which in this screen-addicted age of Wi-Fi and Uber, is actually considered a chore. Walk to the shops? Bike to the park? The great indoors and a broadband connection make getting active seem positively prehistoric. But when you can’t get out when you want to — when age, injury or illness make the end of the driveway seem as remote as Nepal, and the trip to the shops seem like Scott’s quest to the Antarctic, a solution can become allconsuming. Anyone who has worn a cast knows how this feels — but it’s a daily reality for many of our senior citizens. Mobility scooters are a godsend for those who would otherwise experience discomfort, pain and difficulty enjoying the lifestyle they deserve. Many folks wait and put off buying such a device as they think they are only for the ‘very old’, or that they may be hard to operate. However the modern scooter is as far-removed from those old, heavy, short-ranged battery dinosaurs than the Model T is from the new Mustang. To find out just how far they’ve come, we talked to Mr Frank Ward of Dargaville, who was happy to demo his hot yellow AMW scooter — a 2017 edition bought from Godfrey Motors locally. Frank says that the new machine far outperforms his first scooter, which met an untimely end in an accident. The AMW is more stable, brightly coloured — for safety, as Frank explains — and has enough

power to make the round trip from his suburban home into the middle of town twice on a charge. “It’s replaced my car,” says the satisfied scooter owner, who values the ability to shop for his own groceries, visit friends and make appointments thanks to his newfound mobility. His only regret — “You can’t use it to tow the boat! I wish I could but my friends still help me get out on the water.” Frank was even generous enough to allow us to take his AMW for a test drive — and after a quick tutorial of the easy controls it was a simple matter to navigate around the block. Paving stones, ramps up and down kerbs and uneven surfaces seemed not to phase the scooter at all, though it’s slated top speed of 22km/h was far too quick for pedestrian ways! For those looking to get mobile, the time is now. Make it your new year’s

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Showcasing new skills u by Ayla Miller

Fromagers will have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the 142nd Paparoa A&P Show this year with a new cheesemaking category on the programme. Judge Jas Futter says the entries will be marked on flavour, aroma, texture and presentation. “I’m looking forward to seeing who is out there making cheese. It’s a really good thing to know how to do and we want to promote it,” says Jas. Jas believes there are many benefits to making your own cheese. “It’s better quality, there’s the sense of achievement, there are no preservatives and it’s good for the soul. It’s a nice process.” Indoor category entries close at 11.45am on Friday, February 2 at the Paparoa War Memorial Hall. North Kaipara Agricultural Association president Kate Battensby says she’s looking forward to seeing everything come together on the day. “It’s a day where people from different all backgrounds can come together and see what’s out there.” Sir Alexander Lockwood Smith has also

put his hand up to judge the cattle at this year’s show. There will be sideshows, equestrian events, wood chopping, shearing, livestock categories. A large indoor section will boast a multitude of classes including cooking, sewing, knitting, handcrafts, vegetable, flower, photography, local school handwriting and art work, home brew and children’s work as well as many market stalls. There will also be a live band and plenty of activities for children and teenagers. There is free parking, facilities and a St John ambulance will be on site to make sure everyone is kept safe. The Paparoa Show is happening on Saturday, February 3 at the Paparoa Showgrounds. Gates open at 9am. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children with under 5s free. Eftpos is available at the main gate but bring cash for other purchases. ¢

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p The art of cheesemaking is just one of the many skills that will be on display at the 142nd Paparoa A&P Show

CRUISING THE KAIPARA

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The Riverview Resthome and Village was established over twenty years ago by the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust Inc (MCCT) to serve the Maungaturoto District. Originally set up as a sixteen-bed Maungaturoto Rest Home, the complex has evolved alongside a residential area adjacent to the rest home which offers thirteen rental units. Fourteen ‘own your own’ units have been added over time. A medical centre, operated by Coast to Coast Health, provides convenient onsite care for all residents.

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January 23 - 2018

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Live and local talent

A new direction

u by Ayla Miller

Grassroots music event Toka Fest will bring both local and international acts into the spotlight for the sixth year running.

After a long and successful career painting landscapes, artist and Mangawhai resident Wendy Leach decided she wanted to change direction, and is holding an exhibition of her new work for the first time in New Zealand this February.

p There will be something for everyone at this years Toka Fest

Organiser Olly Knox says the event is a community inspired celebration of music and arts and there will be something for everyone. “We have music from all around the region and it provides a great opportunity for local artists to perform in front of our community.” Performers will range from folk, indie, rock, and alternative, through to hip hop, electronic, kapa haka and circus. “There is always high quality music and this year we are lucky to have Australian band Ungus Ungus Ungus.” Well-known local reggae artist Ben Ratima is also featuring in the line

up. It will be his first time performing at this event. “We were very happy to receive funding from Creative Communities this year so we would like to acknowledge them from the council. It’s going to really deliver a quality event and to support the artists for their hard work,” Olly says. There are camping spots with taps and long-drops available nearby. There will be no courtesy van running this year and Olly encourages people to organise designated drivers. Toka Fest will be held at the Tokatoka Tavern on Saturday, February 17 from noon to 11pm. Entry is $5. ¢

Wendy has had 20 solo exhibitions and lived in Europe for six years with her partner Colin. The couple moved back to New Zealand three years ago and Wendy now has a studio in Mangawhai. Her art is an ongoing enquiry into the concept of mark-making as a mode of expression. “I’ve totally changed my direction. Rather than looking at subject matter and painting realistically I’m now looking at the ideas around the art and painting from my intuition.” Wendy says after painting landscapes for a long time she felt it was time for a change. At this time she went back to university and completed a master’s degree. “It’s quite a hard thing for an artist to change direction especially if you’re working in a direction that’s successful. I did a master’s degree with the idea to change my direction entirely. I went into that not knowing what I was going to come out like at the other end, but knowing I wanted to be different. “It’s been a really significant change for me. I used to paint what I could see but now I paint from a point of feeling. I’ve become very interested in what the marks express and the interaction

p Wendy Leach with some of her work, which demonstrates the new direction her art has taken

between the lines. I am excited about this exhibition because it is the first time I have shown this work and I’m interested to see people’s response.” Her exhibition Wendy Leach: New Work will open in Auckland on February 15 at Arthaus Orakei and run until March 4. ¢

VOTE PETER WETHEY FOR MAYOR LEADING POSITIVE PROGRESS Authorised by: Peter Wethey, 42 Cheviot Street, Mangawhai Heads.

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The power to handle uneven terrain u by Andy Bryenton

Ride-on lawn tractor-style mowers are a popular choice across the region, especially with those who have a more than an average sized yard to deal with. There’s been a steady and increasing demand for something a bit out of the ordinary coming through, as lifestyle block owners and farmers from the heartland of the Kaipara seek to tackle steep, rough or uneven terrain. Local ride-on mower expert Trevor from Godfrey’s Mowers and Chainsaws has seen all types of machines over his years in business, and progress has turned what was once a humble replacement for the push mower into a sophisticated tool for taming the outdoors. However he’s noted that there’s a big difference between what’s needed in town, or on the relatively flat lands of the Northern Wairoa delta, and what’s required for the hilly, rolling terrain further east. Serving this wide area has meant having to go back to the catalogues and suppliers for some specialized solutions, but where there’s a need, there’s a will and hence a way. It’s from this need that Cub Cadet’s new XT2 LX42 EFI comes. The name’s a bit of a mouthful, and that’s not the only thing it has in common with a 1990s rally car. That’s because the new Cub on the block has switched up to electronic fuel injection for more power,

and incorporates a clever differential locking system to ensure that the power produced by its 679cc V-twin gets to where it’s going. A flat, fuel injected twin cylinder layout also gives the LX42 a low centre of gravity, with its weight distributed evenly across the turf on wide, grippy tyres. It may not be four wheel drive like a quad bike, but it can handle terrain where other lawn mowers fear to tread. Of course, wherever it goes it carries a wide 42 inch cutting deck to deal with lawns in one pass. Fuel injection has provided a boost in fuel efficiency, power and performance to automobiles for decades — and we’d never go back to the old days of carburetors without a fight. Now this technology is coming to lawn care, and the XT2 LX42 EFI is the flagship model for the change. A demonstration model is in store now at Godfrey’s in Dargaville — ask for a closer look. ¢

p Fuel saving, power producing direct injection comes to the world of lawn care with Cub Cadet’s latest mower

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The sharp end of the arrow u by Andy Bryenton

If progress is an arrow moving forward, then the collaboration between the best minds in Germany and South Korea, which has rolled onto Kiwi roads as the Kia Stinger is the sharp end of it. This car generates arguments from the deliberately pointed — is it faster than a big Aussie-built V8, for instance — to the abstract, with people musing over the global nature of the partnership that created it. Since the Stinger broke cover as a concept car it has gone from a design exercise, which caused ripples of consternation to a finished product, which has the best of Europe and America shivering in their boots. Yes, it can mix it up with the big displacement warriors downunder and win. Putting aside the over 360 horsepower generated by the Stinger’s turbo-fed v6, and putting aside the fact that yes, it really is a contender with Mustangs and M cars, there’s something else about the Kia Stinger which has to be addressed. The elephant in the room is how it looks. Because the photographs don’t do it justice. Not to the outside, which is willfully, joyfully happy to advertise its turn of speed by looking like a speed violation while standing still. And not to the cockpit, with its lack of carbonfibre gimmicks, faux wood panelling, or cheap and scratchy plastics in favour of stitched leather, brushed aluminium and retro-futuristic controls. Many modern cars come from a prototype that hits the auto shows as exuberant as a 1970s American muscle car — all wide arches, sinister vents and rakish menace. Then

AIR CON CAN’T BEAT THE HEAT?

p A masterpiece car for two of the world’s top engineers and designers, Kia’s new Stinger has everyone talking

the beige men in beige cardigans decide it would be cheaper if it looked like a bag of tapioca with 14 inch alloys. Not so the new Kia. From the outside it’s as striking as Ford’s Mustang, and currently rare enough to turn heads with chiropractical force. There’s a bit of the M series BMWs crafted by Stinger co-creator Albert Biermann in there, but there are hints of Aston and Jaguar and other real, old-school grand tourers as well. From the inside, low and snug in wrap-around seats, the stubby shifter and elegant silver switchgear sit

amid a landscape of black on black. There’s room in the back seats for real people too. You may think that none of this matters, when the raw figures on paper put the Stinger well ahead of its price bracket competitors. But I rather think that looking the part is most of the point. In a sea of resale value silver Europeans at twice the price, Kia’s latest is pure rock and roll, and that’s exactly what Kiwis starved of a performance four-door from the big two are looking for. ¢

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Due to the sad passing of well-known Collector and Machinery enthusiast Mr. Peter MacKenzie we will hold an onsite Auction at his property to disperse of his stunning collection. This is an opportunity for collectors of rare and unique vintage equipment to purchase hard to find items. Includes: Vintage Trucks, Tractors, Earthmoving equipment, Farm equipment, Stationary motors, Signs, Collectibles, Workshop equipment and much more. There will be a small number of outside entries from a close collector friend of Peter's. For further enquiries contact Tony 027 293 6411

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Historic collection under the hammer u by Andy Bryenton

In a series of large farm sheds just outside of Dargaville a remarkable collection of historic machinery awaits the auctioneer’s call. From the massive dragline excavator, which helped drain the kumara fields of the west Kaipara through to New Zealand’s first power shovel, to a selection of tractors charting the rise of powered farming — it’s all here, patinated by time but in most cases ready to roar into life with a little fuel and ingenuity. The collection represents only part of a lifelong labour, the work of dedicated technological history expert, restorer and all round hard-working man Peter MacKenzie. Growing up on a working farm, Peter suffered from polio as a young man, making it difficult for him to work with horses or by human muscle alone. In this respect, an illness in his early years had the same effect as it would have on racing legend Bruce McLaren — it gave him a fascination with machines, and made him determined to achieve his goals. While Bruce went on to pursue speed, Peter was all about practicality and power. His collection of tracked vehicles, massive diesels and steel-wheeled early tractors grew until it became an open museum in its own right — Iron Park in Helensville. Busloads of guests would visit, sharing memories of seeing such engines at work in days gone by. Peter was a problem solver who turned his hand to engineering, repairs and smithing to keep his collection working, and this remained the way through a downsizing of his collection, a move

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$199.98+gst BIT SET 113 PC $36.43+gst back to Dargaville and his busy later years. With his recent passing, Peter has left behind a treasure trove of historic machinery, which will be auctioned off to collectors, museums and preservation societies on February 4. Expressions of interest have flooded in for many of the unique pieces — machines now one of a kind or so rare that they are

irreplaceable. It’s a huge legacy to move on to new homes, but the team from Alastair Beer Auctions are on site cataloguing the collection. On the day our local Lions volunteers will assist with catering as an estimated 350 or more enthusiasts gather to appreciate Peter MacKenzie’s lifetime of skill and dedication. ¢

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Welcome to Terry Boakes and his team at Fluid Power NZ Ltd to our Morris Lubricants family. They have come on board as a depot for us and are available for cash sales also. Lucian Boakes is our resident Account Manager in Dargaville and he will be servicing our clients in the area. We would like to thank all the clients who have come on board with us and we hope to have a great relationship. Many have proved that Morris Lubricants UK are one of those companies that provide products that are above the ordinary in performance and reliability, one of the oldest oil blenders in the world. Try them and be surprised.

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WHAT’S ON?

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793 Dargaville

Kai Iwi Lakes Free Open Day — Saturday, January 27 from 10.30am-3.30pm. Next to the Lake Waikare Event Centre. Night snorkel tours will run from 8-9.30pm — bookings essential at https://goo.gl/ forms/KzKd0BbFNAW6iRoh2. Backup day is Sunday, January 28. Parkinson’s Northland Support Group — Feb 1, 10am-noon Community Health Services, Dargaville Hospital. Guest speaker Peter Garelja on his life with Parkinson’s. Contact Barbara Leslie freephone 09 4376881. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting. Wednesdays 1.30-2.30pm, at the Dargaville Community Health Services rooms, 70 Awakino Road. Open meeting, wheelchair access. Arapohue Tennis Club, play social tennis Monday's 6.15pm onwards, for enquiries phone Raewyn 09 439 2512. Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614. Dargaville Militaria Collector’s Club — meet third Wednesday every second month at Lion’s Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. An informal gathering of like-minded collectors (great age variety) with an interest in all things relating to militaria. Visitors most welcome. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800. 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps, Monday’s 6:30pm-9pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13-18 years. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547. Art classes — 7-9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255. Dargaville Floral Art Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Greenways Community Centre, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413. The Dargaville Menz Shed is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm. New members welcome. For more info phone Brian 09

439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Dargaville Cancer Support Group’s next meeting is on second Thursday of February 2018, 9.30am at the Kaipara Community Health Centre. All welcome. Contact Ken 09 439 4452. Dargaville Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm. Playing Bridge at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Janice 09 439 1400. Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls aged 5–15 years old. Thursdays 3–5pm at the Baptist Church, 187 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Contact Pauline Taylor on 021 263 7556 or 09 439 7507. 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. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Every Thursday 7–9pm at the Town Hall through school terms only. Gold coin donation. 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. Mental Health & Addiction Consumer Network, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville, last day for shared lunch is Monday, December 18. Restart Tuesday, January 23 2018. Enquiries Graham Johnson Arataki Ministries 021 717 181. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmation Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings. Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. Drop-in Centre — Tuesday's 10am–1pm at the Town Hall — foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776 or Viv on 021 439 686. 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. Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm, Contact Rosemary 09 439 0656 for more information. Dargaville Senior Net — Open Day on the third Monday of the month. All welcome, phone Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452. Dargaville Quilters — Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville (old CMA building). New members welcome. Phone 09 439 1598. 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 second Sunday except January, from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, Onslow Street. 1pm–4pm. Enquiries phone Bruce 09 439 5513. 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. Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am, at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street. RSA Women's Section — Social meeting held at the clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact president Lyn Harnett, phone 09 439 7443. Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Murray at phone 027 478 4308 for further information. Open 7 days a week. Blokart Sailing — Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz, 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra — New members are welcome — either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

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

Contact Iris on 027 8848280 or porridge439@gmail. com.

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Indoor Bowls Club — Mondays 7pm at the Senior Citizens' Hall, Fagan Place. $3 includes refreshments. Contact Terry 09 431 3254 or Jim 09 431 3154. Mangawhai Bowling Club — Housie/Bingo held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club. Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371.

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. Maungaturoto Markets — 1st Friday of the month, 3.30–6.30pm. For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 0222 0218 or email maungaturotomarkets@gmail.com. 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, $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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u by the Curator, Packard Motor Museum

Cars, cars, cars and yes — say the word ‘motorcycle’ sixty five times! That’s what you’ll find in the extensive collection at the Packard Motor Museum. Four large buildings set on five acres — you can display a lot of vehicles in such a place. Collecting the perfect selection to showcase the history of internal combustion was the next task. That’s what the late Graeme Craw, founder of the Packard Motor Museum did. Graeme started the collection on his farm at Anawhata, West Auckland and as it grew he shifted it to the Old Montana Winery. Changing circumstances meant another shift and the perfect place became available, part

of the Old Northern Co-operative Dairy factory at Maungatapere. The titles Graeme purchased contained a large storage shed, approximately the size of a football field. Graeme’s wife Moira stood in the empty shed and said ‘It will take him years to fill this,’ but six months

later — you guessed it — the shed was full. Graeme was keen on the history of the Industrial Revolution and how the machinery from this time changed the world. The mission of the museum is to exhibit the changes from this period and over the 20th century. The Packard cars are displayed in such a way to show developments, from the wooden spoked wheels of the early cars, through to the V-eight motors and aero wings of the 1950s vehicles. Today the collection consists of 60 Packards, as well as other American and English cars, motorcycles,trucks and military vehicles,steam engines and earthmoving machinery. Visitors are taken through the museum with a tour-guide.

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p the golden era of motoring is reflected in the Packard Motor Museum’s collection

That way we can tell you our stories and you can share yours. We don’t forget the ladies of this classic era! Our collections include sewing machines, typewriters (remember those things?), a great collection of telephones and some early medical equipment, including a cureyour-headache with a self-administered electric shock machine. This year we’ll be running startup tours. The first one is on Saturday 3rd of March, at 10.30am when a selection of vehicles will be started up by Fenton Craw, the founder’s son; a great opportunity to hear the different engines and ask those interesting questions. ¢

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MOVING KAIPARA FORWARD Tours Start at 10:30 am.

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A selection of vehicles will be started during the tour.

Authorised by Craig Woollam, 87 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

Saturday 03 March 2018 Saturday 02 June 2018 Saturday 01 September 2018 Saturday 01 December 2018 Tours will last between 2-3 hours.

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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

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

Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

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

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

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 30 January 2018 edition is 10am Friday 26 January 2018

For Sale

3 WAY fridges, 42 litre chest type, very efficient for camping/boating. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

FISHING RODS, reels and tackle. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville phone 09 439 8219.

MOVING OUT Sale, extension dining table, villager collection, timber, natural colour & 6 fabric cushion seats. Closed size 750 H x 1300 L x 900 W, extended to 1650 & 2000 L, 2x 350mm leaves store beneath table when not in use, condition is near new, $990 no offers phone (09) 974 7911.

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

BRAKE DISC pads, in stock to suit cars and light commercials. Inder’s Auto One, Dargaville Phone 09 439 8219. CAMPING GAS cookers, lights and accessories. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. CRUZ ROOF racks. Spanish designed and built to suit most makes and models. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. DUROC X weaner pigs, well grown, $90 each, phone 09 439 7234 / 027 365 6797.

GAZEBOS AND tents, various sizes available. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. JACK FANNON Menswear. We have three black sports jackets in smaller sizes S & M. Were $190.00. NOW $125. Great opportunity with ball season on the horizon. 52 Victoria Street. 09 439 8946. JVC CAR stereos and speakers. Various models. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. MOVING OUT Sale, beautiful, comfortable, genuine leather, coffee colour, norwegian lounge suite, 5 seater, 2 recliner, relaxer including rocker, one 3 seater lounge with 2 reclining, condition is near new, probably the best leather money can buy, $1000 no offers, phone (09) 974 7911.

MOVING OUT Sale, queen size bed, sleepyhead dreamfoam, absolutely unmarked near new condition, $900 no offers, phone (09) 974 7911. OIL, AIR and fuel filters. Change your filters before the summer holidays. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. PORTABLE TOILETS, 20 litre holding capacity, great for camping and boating. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

TRAILER COUPLINGS, locks and jockey wheels. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. WORK WEAR. Denim shorts $53. Cotton drill shorts $28.00. Work socks. 8.00 am – 4.00pm. Jack Fannon Menswear. 52 Victoria Street Dargaville. 09 439 8946.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Sale

WHANGAREI

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Mortgagee Sale • Flat 1,012 sqm section • Handy to schools and town pools • Separate garaging • Well placed for the sun and privacy Neglected and weary, but if DIY is in your DNA this will be worthwhile checking out.

$160,000 View this property online: oneagencywhangarei.co.nz/oaw154 Ph: Steve and Kathy Elliott 027 549 3845 E: steveandkathy@oneagencywhangarei.co.nz ID#OAW154

RE Invent Limited Licensed REAA 2008

Garage Sale ALL BOOKS ARE FREE at 5 Tui Crescent 8.30am-2.30pm, 25th Thursday. ONE DAY ONLY HUGE SELECTION - ALL AGES - Including children. Bring a bag to fill with free books. BEDS - BEDDING & linen all in excellent condition. Towels, tablecloths - you name it. It’s all at 5 Tui Crescent 25th 8.30am. BRAND NEW: HUGE VARIETY, rubber mats, wall clocks, decor tinware, brooches, glasses, linen, serviettes, craft fabric etc. ALL MUST GO 5 Tui Crescent Dargaville, 8.30am-2.30pm, Thursday 25th January. CRAFTS - AWESOME items for the crafty, frames etc bric brac, 5 Tui Crescent off Montgomery Ave 8.30am 25th Thursday.

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 30 January 2018 edition is 10am Friday 26 January 2018

Tree Services

Pet Supplies

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

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.

Nurseries & Plants DAHLIAS ONLY 50c, shrubs, trees, shelter, hedging, ready now. Re veg manuka 800 plants, 500 are 1 mtr high ready now only $2.50 each. Tuesday, Wednesday 24/01 closed after 12pm, open again Thursday to Sunday 9am to 4pm 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru phone 09 439 5556. RUAWAI CORNER Place Garden Centre, Re opening on the 5th of February. Opening Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout February. Hours 9am to 5pm.

FURNITURE FOR lounge, bedroom, dining room. Assorted tables including outside set and special wheelbarrow. 5 Tui Crescent 25th 8.30am. GARAGE SALE, moving house, lots of things must go, Saturday the 27th January 8.30am, 60 Parore Street Dargaville.

LARGE PIGLETS $100 each, 2x breeding sows $250 each, phone 09 439 0627.

BRICK AND blocklaying tradesmen, fencing, columns, paving, outdoor fireplaces, repairs and more phone Tony 022 311 8447.

A/c Bowmore Holdings – DA & ST Kay 55 x TQ Hfrd/Frsnx Wnr Steers & Heifers

Property Maintenance AP SERVICES meth contamination testing. Confidential service, reliable results, reasonable rates & certified tester. Email phil@apservices.co.nz www.apservices. co.nz or phone 0204 117 9255 or 09 439 0045.

Thursday 25th January 2018

A/c JJ Elwin 50 x 15mth Ang/Frsnx Steers (Annual draft) A/c L & R Burgess Ltd 40 x Wnr Char & Angx Steers & Heifers

Haydn Evans 021 985 863

CONTACT

EFTPOS AVAILABLE

PRESSURE WASHING, soft house wash, drives, paths, decks & more, phone Tony 022 311 8447.

NORTHLAND DAIRY CATTLE FOR SALE View www.MyLivestock.co.nz for full listing details

New Listing: 439 IM Mixed Breed Cows, sell lines to suit, money to suit.

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

Phone or Txt Paul

NOR50637: 116 Aut Calving Rec Frs & Xbd Cows IC to Hfd. BW 78 PW 108. NOR54051: 160 Rec Xbd herd calving from 20/7, 2.11MS, Low SCC BW 75 PW 102. NOR53304: 250 Rec Jsy/JsyX cows calving Mid July, BW 82, PW 92 RA 99%. Avg 4:5yo.

VINTAGE/RETRO TOYS, ornaments, tablecloths, doilies, teddy bears & a huge variety of bargains at 5 Tui Crescent 25th 8.30am.

027 271 2022

NOR53012: 117 Rec Jsy Good high index cows, calving Mid July. BW 102 RA 98%.

Septic Tank Services

MONSTER DOWNSIZING GARAGE SALE

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.

NOR52026: 85 Mid July calving Rec Frs/FrsX BW 93 PW 91 RA 98%.

New carpet, tables, furniture, books, kitchenware, bargains galore. Everything must go. 8.30am Thursday 25th. 5 Tui Crescent, off Montgomery Ave.

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.

For Rent

NOR54133: 40 Mostly 2015 born, Mid July calving cows OAD background.

Ritchies is looking for reliable local people as drivers. We will give you a steady income and a chance to become a key part of your community. Our team of Northland locals is part of a large, well respected, privately owned & operated New Zealand company.

Does this sound like you:

• A good driving record • Ability to work some weekends & public holidays • Hold a valid NZ car licence for at least 2 years or class 2 licence. Newcomers to the industry are welcome, full training provided to suitable applicants. Opportunities exist for you to do a variety of bus services. If this sounds like you contact Tony Today email your CV to: whangarei.manager@ritchies.co.nz

Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/ restretching/garage carpet — Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413.

NOR54119 & 54129: Mid July Rec Frs/FrsX R2yr Hfrs IC to Jsy, Capital Lines. NOR54049: 50 R2yr XBD Hfrs DTC 20/7 to Jsy Bull, BW 115 PW 132.

NOR53265: 25 R2yr Well grown R2yr Frs Hfrs bred from 700 MS herd, DTC 5/7 to Angus Bull. NOR51871: 18 Surplus Rec Jsy Hfrs, well marked and grown, mid July calving.

Wanted

NOR53966: Complete Capital line of Aut born R1Yr Frs Hfrs, well grown, true to type. CRV bulls sired.

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

around road works

NOR53151: 100 Jsy/JsyX 1/7 calving herd.

We are currently seeking Drivers for our services throughout Northland.

NOR53303: 90 R2Yr Jsy/JsyX Hfrs calving Mid July to CRV sire proven bulls. BW 112 PW 110.

TWO BEDROOM furnished sleep out, 2km from Dargaville centre, $280 per week including water. Available end of January, references & bond required, phone 09 439 5141 or 021 132 4107.

Pay attention!

Bus Drivers & Trainee Bus Drivers Wanted

Class 2 + 4 licence with P endorsement an advantage.

NOR54105: 33 IM, VIC from Mid Aug to Sim, 1.6 MS 20L/day.

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

Norfolk Court Home and Hospital in Dargaville is seeking a Cook with excellent housekeeping skills. If you are a people person, flexible, hard working, and enjoy working as part of a team to provide services that contribute to resident well-being then please contact us. Experience in commercial cooking & kitchen will be an advantage. Apply by emailing admin@norfolkcourt.co.nz or calling Administration on 09 439 6214. Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 30th January 2018.

20 x Wnr Frsn Bulls

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Any job big or small. We do them ALL

Resthome, Dementia & Hospital Care Cook Position

60 x Wnr Ang/Frsnx & Hfrd/Frsnx Fleckviehx Wnr Bulls

60 x Wnr Ang/Frsnx & Hfrd/Frsnx & Char/ Frsnx, Fleckvieh Heifers

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Enquiries to nwsoccer@ymail.com or Allen, ph 027 353 5100.

A/c Clients 30 x Aut Born Char/Frsnx & Frsnx Bulls

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.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out, scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Welcomes expressions of interest for volunteer COACHES & MANAGERS for our senior mens and mixed youth grade teams, for the upcoming season which starts in April.

Norfolk Court Home & Hospital Ltd

DARGAVILLE SALE

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.

NORTHERN WAIROA FOOTBALL CLUB INC

Norfolk Court

Trades & Services

ELECTRICAL GOODS, breadmaker, printer, toaster. All working well. 5 Tui Crescent 8.30am 25th Thursday. FREE BOOKS, retro, history, science, fiction, non fiction etc. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY, bring a bag for books to 5 Tui Crescent Dargaville 8.30am to 2.30pm, Thursday 25th January.

Livestock

Situations Vacant

WANTED: 300 Cow OAD Spring Calving, Xbd herd.

Wear a helmet. A helmet is a must while riding a quad bike around the farm.

Contact: Don McKenzie 021 754 174 Blair Sidwell 021 325 325

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

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CLASSIFIEDS 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. ARAPOHUE SHOW, gold coin donation for side shows, Saturday 10th February, NZ Shearing Competition. FREE MONEY Mates course, 8x Thursday 7.009.00pm, starting 8th February. Explore what money means to you, how to prepare a budget, Kiwisaver and Credit contracts. Kaipara Budgeting Service Phone 09 439 8592.

TE HOUHANGA MARAE

AGM

Sunday 18th February 2018, 9.00am Te Houhanga Marae, Station Road Dargaville ALL WHANAU WELCOME Enquiries to Crystal Paniora : c_paniora@hotmail.com

PUBLIC MEETING

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 30 January 2018 edition is 10am Friday 26 January 2018 Public Notices PANUI

Harold and Puti Davenport Whanau Trust would like to notify all shareholders of WAIPOUA 2A1C1, 2A1C2, 2A1C3, of its intention to file a proposed Occupation Order with the Maori Land Court. Meeting to be held at: Venue: 333 Waikara Road, Aranga Date: 28th January 2018 • Time: 10am All enquiries: 09 439 4724

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

60th Anniversary

HEALTH SHUTTLE

SUBRITZKY – McCARROLL

Stuck for a ride? Don’t miss your Health appointment, we can help. For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Bill and Joy were married 60 years ago on 25 January 1958 at the Methodist Church, Te Kopuru. Congratulations and much love from Dean and Linda, Daryn and Toni and their families.

Death Notice

ROWSE, DENIS EDWARD

Monday 29th January • Auckland Anniversary Day

Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st January • Peer Support Training for Year 13 Students • Options with Deans (external NCEA exam results and new enrolments)

Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd February

Everyone is invited to hear and meet the Kaipara District Council Mayoralty candidates at Dargaville Methodist Church Complex.

• Year 9 and 13s only

ARAPOHUE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Wedding Anniversary

START DATES FOR 2018

KAIPARA GREY POWER

Chairman Richard Alspach Hosted by Kaipara Grey Power.

Public Notices

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher Only Days

Friday 26th January 2018 at 1.00pm

Monday 5th February Tuesday 6th February • Waitangi Day (Public Holiday) • School closed for Instruction

Wednesday 7th February • All years back in school Dargaville High School has a new free school app! To download, go to the App Store on your Apple or Android device and search Dargaville High School to download the App to your phone or tablet.

2018 Commencement Dates YEAR 0 – 8

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SPRAY Contractors employed by the Northland Regional Council have selected 31 January 2018 for aerial spraying of Manchurian Wild Rice using Agpro 100 Haloxyfop and Agpro Crop oil along the banks of the Kaihu River between Parore Bridge to approximately 650 meters downstream of Duck Creek. If weather conditions do not allow, spraying window until the 4 of February 2018. Any enquiries should be directed to Northland Regional Council 0800 504 639

On 15th January 2018 peacefully at Whangarei Hospital; aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosamond (Rossie) (nee Hawkins). Loved father and father-in-law of Colin and Joanne, Roger and Bridget. Loved Grandpa of Hayden and Matthew. Loved son of the late Ted and Mavis. His funeral service was held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Hokianga Road, Dargaville on Saturday 20th January 2018; followed by a private interment at Mt Wesley Lawn Cemetery, Dargaville. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Cancer Society, PO Box 8100, Kensington, Whangarei 0145 would be appreciated. All communications to 5334, State Highway 14, RD2 Dargaville 0372.

www.nrc.govt.nz Public Notices

School commences for all students on

Wednesday 31st January 2018 The school office will be open for enrolments/enquiries between 9:00am – 12:30pm Tuesday 30th January Phone 09 439 7513

We cater for students from Year 0 to Year 8

DARGAVILLE INTERMEDIATE Uniform for 2018 Sportclub will be in our school hall between 10am – 2pm, on Tuesday 30th January for uniform pick up and to purchase new uniforms. First day back for 2018 The first day back for all DIS students will be Wednesday 31st January. School starts at 8.45am We look forward to seeing you all then.

OPEN DAY Mangawhai

Learning technology together.

GOOD NEWS! SeniorNet Mangawhai is coming to Wellsford.

50+? Interested in learning about Computer Technology or Getting Help? Find out what we can offer — come to our

OPEN DAY Wednesday 21 February 2018 Community Hall, Wellsford 10:30am – 12:30pm

FSC® Certification of China Forestry Group New Zealand Company Ltd Plantations China Forestry Group New Zealand Company Ltd (CFGC), owners of the Houto, Mahoe, Pouto, Rototuna and Waitangi plantation forests located within the Northland Region between Whangarei and Kerikeri, are seeking to obtain environmental certification under the Forest Stewardship Council programme (FSC®). The certification process is being managed by PF Olsen Ltd as appointed property manager. As part of the certification process, interested parties are cordially invited to review information related to the proposed management of these forests, and forward comments or ideas that can contribute positively to the management of them. To view the information and make comment, send an email with your name to certification@pfolsen.com. You will then receive an email reply with a link to a Dropbox folder where you will be able to view the relevant material. Consultation runs from 20 January 2018 to 17 February 2018. Environment Manager PF Olsen Ltd

AREA RESERVED FOR PAHI REGATTA

MEETINGS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Clause 3.13.3 of the Northland Regional Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2017, that the area of Pahi River downstream from the Pahi and Whakapirau wharves to Mangrove Point, Arapaoa River, will be reserved for the purpose of conducting the Pahi Regatta on Saturday 27 January 2018 between the hours of 10.00am and 2.30pm. The reservation area will be marked with buoys throughout the event. During the period of the reservation, subclause 3.2.1(a) & (b) governing the speed and navigation of vessels will be suspended. Jim Lyle Regional Harbourmaster

www.nrc.govt.nz

Public notice

Elise, recipient

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Cafe/Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; – Monday to Sunday, 10am to 1am the following day

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 16th January 2018.

Investment Subcommittee Wednesday, 31 January 2018 at 8.30am. Interested persons should note that the majority of matters, if not all, will be discussed in public excluded. Regional Transport Committee Wednesday, 7 February 2018 at 10.00am. Property Subcommittee Wednesday, 7 February 2018 at 1.00pm. Interested persons should note that the majority of matters, if not all, will be discussed in public excluded. Council Meeting Tuesday, 20 February 2018 at 10.30am. ‘Have Your Say’ Event Thursday, 22 February 2018 at 10.00am at the Dargaville Museum. This event is in place of public hearings for the proposed change to the Navigation Safety Bylaw for Kai Iwi Lakes. This is an opportunity for the public to speak to councillors about the options being consulted on.

JACQUELINE BUSCA (MATAKOHE HOUSE) of Matakohe, has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the issue of an On Licence in respect of premises situated at 24 Church Road, Matakohe, 0593.

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.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, of the following meetings of the Northland Regional Council. These meetings are open to the public and interested persons are welcome to attend. All meetings will be held at the Council Offices, 36 Water Street, Whangārei, unless otherwise specified:

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Monday 12th February 1:00pm – 6:00pm

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The New Zealand Refining Company Limited t/a Refining NZ – Resource Consent Hearing APP.037197.01.01 Monday 26 February 2018, Tuesday 27 February 2018, Thursday 1 March 2018, and Friday 2 March 2018 at 9.00am at the Main Lounge, Level 3, Toll Stadium, Whangārei. On Wednesday 28 February 2018 the hearing will be held at the Takahiwai Marae. The cultural protocols will begin at 9.00am, with the hearing starting at 10.30am. Investment Subcommittee Wednesday, 28 February 2018 at 8.30am. Interested persons should note that the majority of matters, if not all, will be discussed in public excluded.

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January 23 - 2018 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Auction 169 Hokianga Road Dargaville

$330,000

48 Walker Terrace Te Kopuru

$250,000

3 bedroom family home on a 3.870m2 section, brick and tile 1940’s home, polished floors and carpet. House size is 120m2, single garage, close to schools and town, great location, a must to consider with more potential here. Currently tenanted viewings by appointment.

This barn was built approximately 18 months ago. Total barn area is 110 m2. One roller doors on the front and the back. Three-metre studs. Concrete floor, power, water tank plus 1.22ha section with rural and river views. Two entrances.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

OPEN HOME

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

9 Ocean View Terrace Baylys Beach

Auction

Open Home – 20th January 2018, 1–2pm. Auction – 26th January, onsite at 1pm (unless sold prior). Large section (955m2) short walk to the beach, awesome views, roof recently replaced. Invest in a popular West Coast beach, plenty of leisure time at the beach, horse riding, quad biking, fishing, surfing and much more.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

AUCTION

19a & 19b Clyde St Dargaville

$390,000

23-29 Ranfurly St Dargaville

AUCTION

Open Home: 27 January 1-2pm

Auction: 26 February 1-2pm at the Ray White Dargaville

Do you want to upsize? This four bedroom family home has been fully renovated! Ready for you to move in! A large bathroom with a toilet, shower, bath and vanity. A modern kitchen, insulated top to bottom and under the house. This is accompanied by a one bedroom separate sleepout and a garage. A must consider. There is a current tenant of 12 years in the sleepout and would still like to stay on.

Great opportunity for all property investors interested in owning this block of units. -Two units have 2 bedrooms -Two units have 1 bedroom -One unit is a studio/day room All units have wet area showers, they're in a great location, shops and schools are within walking distance

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

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