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January 28 2014
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A Kaipara summer dream Fishing for financial success
Students and staff at the Tinopai primary school are scouring the motor vehicles for sale columns after they raised more than $11,000 … P3
Rocking it from the top
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One of a huge influx of visitors to Kaipara this summer is Anais Joye, 29, from Normandy in France, who had her first-ever beach ride while staying in her campervan at Baylys Beach. “I’II have been here in Dargaville for two months and meeting people from around the world and learning some circus tricks thanks to the Kumarani Circus community. I used to ride horses in my country but I have never had the opportunity to ride on the beach. My dream is coming true at Baylys Beach!” she told photographer Ken Cashin.
Local government deadline looms by Colin Patterson
Kaipara residents and organisations wanting to have their say on the future structure of the region’s local government are being reminded they have less than four weeks to put in their submissions.
Rotarians honour scholarship winners Dargaville Rotarians have begun the new year by welcoming two talented teens whom they have helped with funding for their tertiary studies …
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The Local Government Commission draft proposal was issued on November 12 last year. It recommends replacing the region’s three territorial authorities and the Northland Regional Council with a Northland Council, with a mayor
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elected from across the region and councillors elected from wards. Local decision making will be protected by a layer of community boards. The commission called for submissions with a closing date
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Nebraska An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a milliondollar Mega-Sweepstakes Marketing prize. Will this voyage prove to be a chance at redemption, or the last gasp for a failed relationship? August: Osage County A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Featuring the talents of Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep in an all-star cast. Last Vegas In the comic tradition of The Bucket List, this bachelor comedy with a twist features the talents of Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline and Michael Douglas as an ‘over the hill’ brat pack set to party like it’s 1959 on the infamous and exciting Strip. The Railway Man Mistakenly branded a spy during WW2, Eric Lomax (Colin Firth) was subjected to imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army. Years later, in a bid to let go of a lifetime of hatred and anger, he travels back to the scene of his imprisonment to confront his captor, accompanied by his best friend. The Wolf of Wall Street The powerful combination of Scorsese and DiCaprio does it again, bringing the hedonistic, cruel and crooked world of 1980s Wall Street to vivid life. Witness the excess and the greed which fuelled an economic collapse, tinged with bizarre humor and real insight.
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Kaipara residents wanting to find out more about study and training opportunities were able to find out what NorthTec is offering. Among them was Jodie McKenzie from Dargaville, who along with daughter Mikayla (8) was looking at opportunities in sports and recreation. Ms McKenzie, a teacher aide at Dargaville Primary, says her likely courses will be taught at Whangarei. “But if there are enough people NorthTec will provide help with travel.” NorthTec teaches carpentry and painting courses at their Dargaville campus. They start on February 18.
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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 Frenetic animated comedy following the exploits of an optimistic young inventor and his plans to feed the world. In this second instalment his magical machine goes haywire, producing living (and sometimes dangerous) culinary madness. Philomena With the outstanding talents of British actors Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, this extremely popular movie follows a jaded political journalist’s quest to help re-unite a mother and son long separated. Powerhouse performances define a touching story of redemption and family.
When More FM Northland put the call out asking where they should visit this summer, they got a resounding invitation from Dargaville and a special invite from the Kumara Box. Promotions staff, Ellie Ball, Gemma Aspden and Carrolle Baddeley, enjoyed a ride on Ernie’s Kumara Train during their tour.
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Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit — Blockbuster spy action from the pen of Tom Clancy, starring Star Trek’s Chris Pine as super-agent Ryan. Directed by the great Kenneth Branagh, this tense thriller follows a plot to bring down the US and the desperate fight to stop economic armageddon. The Book Thief Set in the darkest days of Nazi tyranny, this story follows the fate of young foster child Liesel as she comes to terms with her new family. Set against a backdrop of war and oppression, the tale hinges on the family’s attempt to save a Jewish refugee from Hitler’s anti-Semitic purge. Frozen Animated winter fun and action as unlikely heroes Anna and Kristoff team up with living snowman Olaf in a race to end the spell of winter cast over their kingdom. Great for the kids!
Volunteers from Linking Hands Health Shuttle Service based in Maungaturoto had every reason to celebrate the arrival of 2014. Last year its volunteers spent 3004 hours transporting 1158 clients. Linking Hands is a free service funded by donations and grants and help from community groups and local businesses. If you want to help or would like more information phone 09 431 8855 or visit www.linkinghands.co.nz
Fishing for financial success
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by Paul Campbell
Students and staff at the Tinopai primary school are scouring the motor vehicles for sale columns after they raised exactly $11,000 in their annual Kaipara fishing contest which attracted more than 500 people to the harbourside weigh-in and prizegiving. “The result is just fantastic,” says school principal, Sonya Kaihe who had counted up to $10,968, when the total was made up to a round figure by the Lifestyler.. “The money will be going into a van, to take our pupils to sports and other activities, rather than have to rely on parents volunteering their cars as in the past.” Ms Kaihe says she hopes to have a school netball team off to Saturday competition around the district, as well
as getting senior pupils to and from technical classes held in Ruawai. “It is a really great outcome and all due to the huge support from parents, former pupils, and really, the community generally who might have no actual links to the school. The sponsors excelled themselves with the prizes on offer.” Ms Kaihe also addressed community concerns over increasingly stringent licencing rules being a threat to future Tinopai fishing contests. Getting a liquor
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licence this year was difficult, and Ms Kaihe said she had been told that with the expected amalgamation of Northland local government, Health Ministry rules would increasingly prevent alcohol being available at school-based events. “Fear
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“The Commission anticipates it will also receive submissions from local authorities once they have finished their own consultation processes. We will release a further update once the deadline passes and there has been an opportunity to analyse the submissions. Public hearings will be scheduled for those who want to speak to their submissions.” Mr Riezebos adds that the option of local boards, with even greater powers to represent their communities, is also
a possibility for Northland, depending on the passage of legislation currently before Parliament. The draft proposal is on the Commission’s website www.lgc.govt.nz. It contains guidelines for how to make a submission. They can be emailed to info@lgc. govt.nz or posted to: Local Government Commission, PO Box 5362, Wellington 6145. Submission details may be publicly released unless privacy is requested.
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Paparoa showtime arrives Rocking it from the top by Paul Campbell
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Everything from photography to gardening and calf-roping to home brewing will feature in a kaleidoscope of activity and entertainment at the 138th North Kaipara A and P Show at the Paparoa showgrounds on Saturday, February 1.
Kaiwaka Sports Association’s fourth annual Top of the Rock will be held on Sunday, February 9, and organisers are hoping to build on the impressive number of entries from previous years.
In fact, the show starts off on Friday, Januar y 31, with equestrian events before the gates open properly the next day. Once in, show patrons can expect something for everyone including of course the ever present sideshows and rides. On the agenda will be dog agility displays, sheep shearing contests, wood-chopping, calf Woodchopping contests are a rural show attraction riding and roping, trade displays, live entertainment and music knitting and a wide variety of arts — the list goes on. and crafts. A talent quest is planned for 1pm A taste of the Kaipara promotion on the Saturday with a range of prizes will feature the best of local produce for younger and older contestants. with a continuous availability of food Disciplines can include anything from and refreshments. music to juggling, poetry to dancing Indoor section entries close at and pretty much anything clever 11.45am on Friday. Gates open at 9am in between. and entry to the show is $8 for adults In the show hall, gardening expertise and $4 for children, with those under will be centre-stage, with the ever- five, free — . EFTPOS will be available. popular dahlia contest, backed up For enquiries: Kate 09 431 7040, with the best in vegetable growing, Elaine 09 431 6011 or Dorothy 09 food preserving, cake decoration, 439 2557.
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The multi-spor t event offers a unique opportunity for both casual participants and elite sports people, as it crosses terrain which is usually closed to the public. Top of the Rock is a fun community event, which also helps Kaiwaka Sports Association in their fundraising efforts. The route travels through photo courtesy Jennie Reynolds some of Kaiwaka’s most Top of the Rock 2013 oldest competitor, Trevor Brljevich, pictured walking with his daughter Karen Smith and friend scenic countr yside, Mike Schimanski including bush, lakes and farmland, and of course a climb challenging routes. Participants ranged up the iconic Baldrock Mountain. in age from a three year old to an 82 In its first year, Top of the Rock year old! attracted 160 participants and that “TV3’s Brendon ‘Money Man’ Johnson will host the prizegiving with number swelled to 300 last year. There are a range of options for prizes for placegetters and lots of great competitors, with a 5km or 10km spot prizes.” Entry forms can be found at www. walk or run, a 10km run and 15km mountain bike ride combo or a 30km kaiwakasports.co.nz or can be picked mountain bike. up from Jaques Four Square, Kaiwaka “Don’t let age or ability be a Motorcycles, Skeltons Drapery in barrier to entering,” says manager, Paparoa, Mangawhai Vet Centre, Cheryl Anderson. “Last year, there Wellsford Sports & Leisure and Carters were Mums with babies in strollers Maungaturoto. For enquiries please walking the 5km route as well as contact Cheryl Anderson on 09 431 competitive athletes tackling the 2051 or kaiwakasports@gmail.com.
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St Joseph’s principal Rotarians honour looks forward to challenge scholarship winners by Colin Patterson
After more than 30 years as a teacher, Richard Truter has his first job outside the state system. He has been appointed as principal of Dargaville’s St Joseph’s School. He comes to St Joseph’s after 11 years at Te Kopuru School, serving as either deputy or assistant principal. “It’s a big change. I’ve always taught in the state system. But I was raised as a catholic and I’ve always been a catholic.” St Joseph’s has been through troubled times in recent years, with its board of trustees being replaced by a commissioner. However, Mr Truter says a new board chaired by local lawyer Amanda Matich has been elected and has taken office. “There are new challenges for me and the New St Joseph’s principal Richard Truter is looking forward to the challenge of leading his school board. My aim is to build a positive outlook for the school using its decision happened 17 years earlier with special character. protests against the 1981 Springbok Mr Truter says student achievement tour of New Zealand. at St Joseph’s is on a par with other “There were people on the other Kaipara schools. According to latest side of the world who were opposed to national standards data, 85% of everything we were doing. That was the students are reading at or above their clincher, although it took a long time.” year level, while for maths the figure is Mr Truter’s wife Ursula teaches 73%, and for writing the figure is 71%. at Dargaville Intermediate, while Mr Truter started his teaching career daughter Samantha is studying in South Africa where he was brought at Auckland University. He has up. At one stage he was deputy principal one grandson. of a primary school with 37 staff and 1200 students. But in 1998 he moved his family to New Zealand with the hope of finding work. The genesis of his
Dargaville Rotarians have begun the new year by welcoming two talented teens whom they have helped with funding for their tertiary studies.
Scholarship recipients Kathleen Sircombe (left) and Graeson Kermode at Omamari with Rotary youth director Neil Clements
They welcomed Graeson Kermode, the 2014 President’s Scholarship winner, plus Kathleen Sircombe, who was last year’s scholarship recipient. Graeson has just finished a year as Dargaville High School’s Head Girl and is heading to Wellington to study Marketing and Media Studies. Eventually she hopes to move towards Law. Kathleen has just finished her first year studying Health Science at Otago University where she says the $1500 scholarship ‘eased the financial burden’ for her. She says it is a wide
ranging course and very competitive as there are more graduates than jobs. But she got stuck in, becoming a bit of a ‘hermit’ and got good grades. However, a bout of glandular fever put paid to her aspirations, at least temporally. She plans to finish a Genetics degree, which she says will offer a number of future options. Kathleen says she has grown both permanently and academically at university and thanked the rotary club and youth director Neil Clements for our support, including earlier science schools.
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Saturday 1 February 2014, Gates open 9am $ 8 adults $4 children (Under 5 FREE) EFTPOS available • Team roping • Calf & steer riding (children can enter) • Shearing • Wood chopping (can enter on the day) • Side shows • Pleasure pony/horse riders ring • Talent quest – 1pm! Good prizes! • Live band – Good music • Large indoor section – entries close Friday 11.45 am • Show cattle, alpacas • Trade sites and stalls • Calf club and dairy goat sections • Bullock wagon rides • Agility dogs • Taste of Kaipara • Friday evening 31 January – ‘in hand’ equestrian event (free) Enquiries to Kate 09 431 7040, Elaine 09 431 6011 or Dorothy 09 439 2557 Schedules online www.paparoa.org.nz/events or echristie@edisonblake.co.nz
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Gifts for all in Ruawai by Joanne Speechly
A little sparkle will be added to the streets of Ruawai come February, with a new shop opening its doors. Fairy’s and Things is a gift shop with a fairy theme but when the doors open, people will be pleasantly surprised with the many other goodies on offer too. Owner Trevor Harris decided to open a gift shop late last year and decided to introduce the fairy theme after visiting the North Canterbury village of Cust, in the South Island. “Cust is a town about the size of Ruawai and they have a shop there called Away with the Fairies, which is getting business from as far away as Dunedin, Nelson and Christchurch. So we’re hoping to do the same thing here and attract people from Whangarei, Wellsford, the whole of Northland, as well as locally.
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“We are also going to stock some products that aren’t currently available here such as Crocs footwear, Nature’s Buzz honey from Te Kopuru, Rawleigh’s Healthcare products, Living candles, Lavish soaps from Oamaru, local art and jewellery, fudge from the Fudge Farm, olive oils and preserves.” Trevor and his partner, Heather Logue, used to own Ruawai Farm Supplies, which was sold to RD1 in 2012. Heather still owns the RD1 building and the block of shops where Fairy’s and Things is located.
“We had an empty shop and wanted to put something in here but we didn’t want to conflict with any other businesses in town, so we decided on a gift shop. Heather Clark will manage the shop and she brings with her a great deal of experience.” Heather used to manage
Sounds Interesting in Havelock, which held the honour of being the smallest department store in the world. Fairy’s and Things opens on February 3 and will be open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and on Saturday from 9am to 12pm.
New owners at ElleCee’s Cafe by Joanne Speechly
Award winning ElleCee’s Cafe, located in the heart of Ruawai, is starting the new year afresh with new owners at the helm.
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Angela Flintoff and Matthew Addy took over the business in mid-December and are looking forward to a new challenge. The couple were studying hairdressing in Auckland before moving to Ruawai a year ago. They assumed they would stay a short time and then head back to the big smoke but buying their own business has changed their outlook. “I’ve always wanted to buy a business and my family had been looking into buying the cafe, so we just decided to do it,” says Angela. “We’ve changed the decor and the menu and extended the hours. At the moment we’re open 9am to 4pm, seven days but may look at opening earlier depending on demand. We’ve been really busy recently, with a lot of travellers passing through. “It is a really good feeling to have something that we own and can be proud of and it is also a creative outlet for me.” Angela is a keen cook who draws her inspiration from her favourite Auckland restaurants, food television, magazines and from talking to people about what
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they like. Her sister, Moselle Brown, also works in the cafe and does a lot of the baking. Popular new menu items include prawn salad with chilli mayo, apricot and cream cheese paninis and the peri peri chicken burger. Outside of work, Angela and Matt say they are a musical family and Ruawai Community Church is a big part of their life.
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New butcher makes mark in Ruawai Last year, Scott Thirkell got a hard message. Wife Sasha was having another baby. “I was told I had to find a job.” At the time they were living in Kerikeri and Scott was doing home kill. But a baby on the way put pressure on the family budget and the call for a more regular income could not be ignored. “I started looking for jobs and applying for them,” says Scott. “But every time I applied I was competing with 200 others.” He was browsing on the Internet one day and he saw a butchery in Ruawai
for sale. Intrigued, he rang up and found out more. Then after two visits Scott became the proud owner of the Long Flat Bacon Company. Scott’s emphasis is on returning the shop back to basics. “I’m turning it back into a proper butchery. The previous owner concentrated on bacon. But this meant other opportunities were missed.” So whatever your needs — whether they be for lamb, pork or beef, and whatever the cut, Scott
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Helping first home buyers get started Jill Wilson, of Dargaville’s long-established property professionals Dargaville Realty First National, says that this may be the perfect time for first home buyers to step onto the property ladder. With many excellent first homes now available throughout the region, there are schemes and subsidies in place to make the step-change from renting to owning your own property easier, with all the advantages this brings. One important subsidy to be aware of is the First Home Buyer Deposit Subsidy, a function of the much-publicised Kiwisaver programme. KiwiSaver members may be eligible for a first home purchase subsidy of up to $5,000 after three years of contributing to
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Variety is key at Victoria Fruit and Vege by Joanne Speechly
Ali Osman purchased a lifestyle property just outside of Dargaville in 2006 and for the last eight years has enjoyed spending his weekends in a small town — away from the hustle and bustle of Auckland. In December, he and partner, Melang Tan, opened one of Dargaville’s newest businesses, Victoria Fruit and Vege. Ali owned and operated a panel beating and car grooming business on Auckland’s North Shore for ‘many, many years’ but in March last year he decided to sell up and make the permanent move to Dargaville. “After selling my business and having a couple of month’s rest, I started thinking about what I could do next. There was this empty shop in Dargaville, so we decided to try running a grocery store.” Alongside the fresh produce at Victoria Fruit and Vege, shoppers will find a variety of imported grocery items, including several types of noodles, microwave curries, Asian sauces and Indian spices. “There is quite a multi-cultural population here, including a lot of Asian people, who tell me that they travel to Whangarei and Auckland for their groceries. If I stock those products here, people can buy them locally and save time. I’ve had good feedback so far. “This is a nice change and less stressful than
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In early February a long awaited event on the Kaipara calendar will arrive when the Northern Wairoa A and P Society hosts the Arapohue Show.
TokaFest 2014 is set to rock the small settlement of Toka Toka on Saturday, February 14 with a local lineup of entertainment for young and old. The inaugural TokaFest of 2013 attracted a strong turnout and positive feedback and organiser, Olly Knox, is keen to make it an annual event.
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It’s an event with a long history, says show manager Nicky Poyner. “We’ve been running it for 123 years.” This year’s event will feature cattle and horses, shearing demonstrations with live commentary, and farmyard animals. Mrs Poyner says there will also be a range of indoor activities and exhibits, while the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club will be displaying some their prized exhibits. Mrs Poyner says the event attracts visitors from all over the
Kaipara and she is hoping to better the 1500 who attended last year’s show. This year’s Arapohue Show takes place on Saturday February 8, beginning at 9am at the showgrounds, 3338 Mititai Rd, Arapohue. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $2 for children aged six to 15, and free for under-fives. Mrs Poyner says the venue will be well sign-posted and has plenty of free parking.
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“TokaFest came about last year when I was booking a tour for a two-piece folk act from Hong Kong,” says Olly. “I thought Toka Toka Tavern, with their outdoor stage, would be a great concert venue, so I spoke to a few friends about putting together a bigger line-up and it all started from there.” On the day, entertainment starts with ambient music at midday and continues through until midnight. The local line-up includes Hong Kong folk duo, The Bollands, headlined TokaFest 2013 singer-songwriters, bands and DJs, Circus Kumarani and a night-time a courtesy vehicle will also be available to take people home safely. fire show. “The idea is for TokaFest to become “It’s a great opportunity for people to come together and enjoy a nice day an annual event. This year, I’m really happy with the out, listening to great music. Last year we had a big spit and full line-up of local music but there filled rolls, so we’ll be doing that is the opportunity to introduce more again this year and of course food performing arts and other elements in the future.” can be ordered from the bar. There is still room for several acts “Camping is available about 2 kilometres down the road and to join TokaFest 2014 and people can vehicles will be available to ferry contact Olly for more information on people there. At the end of the night, 0274 896 093
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Stock theft a costly problem for farmers The Agricultural editor of a Northland paper contacted me this week regarding the supposed reported theft of a large number of stock in the northern part of Kaipara, which includes some hundreds of sheep.
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Although unable to help him in his enquiries, I responded that for a theft of this size to have taken place, it would have to have been well organised and involve several people. It is timely to remind all owners of stock that stock theft in New Zealand is an ongoing problem. While shoplifting costs New Zealand some $730 million, stock theft is reportedly costing the country a further $120 million a year. In many cases stock theft causes the farmer a huge financial loss because once the cattle are lost he cannot replace them. Cattle rustling is a world-wide farmer problem and events such as a drought or natural disaster give rise to opportunistic crime. In America one farmer group advocates on their website that most stock owners already own a side-arm or rifle and they advise farmers, it may
be worthwhile to purchase a firearm, advocating that thieves really do not like it when the owner of that farm where they are planning or attempting to steal from, has a gun that the owner knows how to use. They also state, you do not need to use the gun to cause injury or worse, you just need to fire it over their heads to let them know that you are around and you don’t appreciate them taking what belongs to you. While I am not advocating that New Zealand farmers should be encouraged in the same way to stop stock thefts, it is important that you carry out the basic steps in an endeavour to protect your stock from being stolen. Don’t take the law into your hands if you see someone stealing your property. There’s a chance that the thieves may be armed themselves and could hurt you or worse if you approach them. Report any sales of very cheap cattle meat that suddenly appear. This might be a sign of stolen cattle. Other stock may be taken during the theft, such as sheep, goats and any animal that appears of value. Maintain good stock records. The purchase, sale and identification records are important particularly if the issue ends up in Court. Stock should be tagged, earmarked or branded. Tags can be removed. Earmarks and branding are more difficult.Working with neighbours in a Neighbourhood Watch set up is also very good, keeping an eye out for suspicious activity. Let your neighbour know if you are going to be absent from the farm for more than a day or two. SERVICES & MACHINERY
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The new Ranger 570 HD carries all the tried and true features of the Ranger 500 which it replaces and more, with major improvements in power, handling, styling and durability developed right here in New Zealand. Recently top engineers and management from the US based manufacturer came to see just how rugged our countryside can be. They witnessed first hand the kind of day’s work Kiwi farmers expect from a UTV or quad, and after taking on board some vital tips and pointers from our men of the land, they set to work making the already popular ranger even beefier — cattle pun intended. The recipe begins with a new ProStar 567cc, 40hp EFI engine with 25% more power. Add in a 1.5cm longer wheelbase for an even smoother ride (small changes, as Lotus boss Colin Chapman would tell you, providing big results). Then mix in some fresh new HD features — this doesn’t stand for High Definition, it means Heavy Duty. Boy, they’re not kidding, either. A look at the size and reinforcement of the Ranger’s new sway bar, upgraded rear driveshaft and grease fittings is enough to tell you that Polaris mean business.
Two things which Kiwi customers demand are hard-wearing parts able to take the knocks, and ease of maintenance and servicing. Both are delivered by the HD package, which gives the Ranger 570 an almost ‘built for the army’ feel. The impression here is that mere rocks, ruts and mud won’t make any significant impact. “Combine these smooth riding features with best in class power, 567kg of towing capacity and 226kg box capacity, no matter the task the Ranger 570 HD will work hard for you,” say Polaris bosses, including Polaris Industries Australia and New Zealand Country Manager, Brad Wolstenholme. “The visit by senior Polaris managers and engineers shows not only their commitment to understanding our market, but also to delivering products that are specifically designed for our quite unique conditions, climate and usage,” Combine these smooth riding, Kiwifocussed features with best-in-class
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The company which preserves and expands upon his legacy in motorsport and innovation are proud to be strongly represented at the 2014 Northland Fieldays, thanks to a strategic alliance with the team at Gas and Tyre Services. It’s a timely reminder of just what a big impact this one man and the company he founded have made to the way we work and play with horsepower. Mickey knew that all the kilowatts in the world are no use unless that power is delivered to the ground with stable control. That’s why he pioneered new tyre construction techniques, adding tougher ply (and more of it) to form a rugged, hard-wearing tyre carcass able to support a deeper, grippier tread. Today, Mickey Thompson tyres still have that patented heavy-duty ply, and the deepest tread available. Couple this quality to innovations such as side-biting tread on the tyre’s ‘shoulders’, and you have some high-tech rubber indeed. Is it enough to tackle the hard conditions on Northland farms? You bet! In fact, many of Gas and Tyre Services’ customers go above and beyond the daily workload of your average ute, pushing their vehicles to the max in the farming, trucking and forestry industries. Ask them what brand they prefer, and you’ll find it carries the name of the man who made the Baja rally a household name — Mickey Thompson. Off-road drivers who tackle deep mud and steep hills for fun also enjoy the benefits of tougher, race-bred tyres. Mickey Thompson’s ‘Claw’ range, for example, are used in the USA for the demanding sport of rock crawling. Mickey himself was the originator of many off-road vehicles, and a familiar face at gruelling desert race meetings. The tyres his company build for fun and competition are in many ways more ‘serious’ than those other companies cite as top of the range for work.
This year the Mickey Thompson team will be there with representatives from Gas and Tyre Services, at site number 13b at the Northland Fieldays. No matter what kind of vehicle you drive in the rural North, they’ll have the perfect custom rubber to help you get more out of your machine — and your workday.
See us at Site 13B for amazing deals on the
World’s Toughest Tyres. Gas & Tyre SER V ICES
www.gasandtyre.co.nz
0800 788 288
sales@gasandtyre.co.nz 148 Victoria St Dargaville
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Forestry days recalled Farewelling vicar Susanne Green by Joanne Speechly
by Colin Patterson
After six happy years in Dargaville, Anglican vicar Susanne Green is moving on. She says that she will miss the community that has become her home and she will certainly be back to visit.
In the late 1940s the post-war economic boom meant almost limitless opportunities for energetic youngsters with a bit of ambition. Maurice Glamuzina was one and he took full advantage of the rapidly growing demand for sawn timber. His father Mate was a farmer with land in Red Hill and Aratapu. After older brother Leo returned after serving in the air force in World War II, Mr Glamuzina senior found he had lots of trees that needed felling. Using the strength of his sons he set up a sawmill near the Aratapu wharf to process the felled timber. Together they formed a company, M Glamuzina and Sons that for three decades was a fixture in the timber business around Dargaville. Now retired and living in Dargaville, Mr Glamuzina agrees a lot has changed. The mill he and his family ran is long gone and there is barely a tree left in Aratapu. But at one stage they were processing 100,000 battens a year and processing between 5000 and 10,000 fence posts a year for local farmers and dairy farmers. However, Mr Glamuzina agrees that the timber industry was even more dangerous than it is now, with a minimum of safety equipment. “My brother Ken died unloading logs. I was there when it happened.” Even though the company employed
“I’m retiring from parish ministry but I will continue to do chaplaincy work at Selwyn Park rest home in Whangarei. I also moved into a unit at the village on my 65th birthday, last September.” Originally from Melbourne, Susanne came to Northland in the early 1980s and loved it, so she decided to stay. “The weather’s great and the people are great. Working with people and the community is what I enjoy and will miss the most. “We have a lovely faith community gathered around St Peter’s Te Kopuru,
Maurice Glamuzina from Dargaville recalls his days in the family’s forestry and timber business in the years following World War II
where we have a service every Sunday — except during January when they tell me everyone’s at Glinks Gully! All Saints Mititai has also been done up, so we have occasional services there too.” Prior to moving to Dargaville, Susanne was the vicar in Waiuku for about six years and prior to that she worked as a hospital chaplain. “I really enjoy doing chaplaincy work, so I hope to do more at the main hospital in Whangarei. I’ll also remain involved with Kaipara Budgeting Service, which will bring me over this way from time to time.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
30 stuff and was a highly profitable exercise, Mr Glamuzina eventually decided he wanted to do something else. “I was doing all the bookwork. It was becoming too much. I had enough and walked out of the business.” With Mr Glamuzina gone, his father and brothers sold to Carter’s. “It was a thriving business. We should not have sold it.” Now 86, he says the timber industry has changed radically from his day. The old family operations have given way to corporate. Instead of being used for timber, most logs are exported to Japan or China.
Dear Editor Having just received my latest rate instalment (KDC) I note after reading Mr Robertsons newsletter that the Kaipara District Council ‘has resolved to remit back to ratepayers certain penalties in unpaid rates’. I also see that penalties on unpaid rates at 31st December 2013 will be remitted if rates are paid by June 30th 2014. Before Christmas 2013 I wrote to Mr Robertson suggesting he give the NON ratepayers an ultimatum ‘pay your rates or have your services cut off’.
After all this time I do not think that giving these NON ratepayers another 6 months to pay and remitting their penalties is satisfactory. These people should be given 2 weeks to pay their rates and penalties or have their services cut off. Under these circumstances I presume it is alright if I do not pay my next 2 rate instalments until the 29th June 2014 and I will not incur any penalties. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander!! Kim Biddles
Kaipara Service Directory
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Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750
UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP • Manufacturers of Fairview Aluminium • Auto Glass for ALL insurance Companies • Garador: Your Garage Door Specialists
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Ph 09 439 6544
Floor Sanding Locally owned and operated - Quality workmanship guaranteed
• Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated
• Prepwork
• Polyurethane Finishes • Oil Finishes • Concrete Grinding and Polishing
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MOBILE SERVICE
• All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems
Phone: 09 439 8210 Fax: 09 439 8355
GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS
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PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz
15 BEACH ROAD, DARGAVILLE • PO BOX 264, DARGAVILLE
Farrand & Mason Ltd. Phone: 439 7335 Normanby Street Dargaville
ENGINEERING (2002) LTD
Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172 E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz
• Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation
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09 439 7564 027 439 7565
New patients welcome! love your smile 30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz
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GRAPHIC DESIGN Established over 60 years your local funeral director Male and Female staff available to discuss all funeral arrangements Pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options
FREECALL 0800 66 77 47 199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747 102 Jervois street, rD2, Dargaville 09 439 6123 • 09 439 6124 FreePHoNe 0800 326 123 www.plumbingandheat.co.nz
ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS
TE HANA TRACTORS GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE
• • • • •
• Plumbing • gasfitting • Roofing • DRainage • seweR systems • sePtic tanks • gas/wooD fiRes • wateR tanks • PumPs • sPouting • bathRoomwaRe • gas califonts • gas aPPliances
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New/Used Tractor Machinery • Repairs In House Engineer Mobile Service Comprehensive parts range
QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345
40+ years experience • All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0 Ask Brian for your discount
Authorised Agents for Landini, McCormick and Kioti tractors. 308 SH1, Te Hana, Wellsford ∙ PH 09 423 8558 Mike Thomas 027 598 9496 ∙ Kim Windlebourne 021 423 852
• solaR hot wateR heating • PiPes anD fittings
Craftsmen Plumbers, Gasfitters, Drainlayers
360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573 office 09 423 8092 or 09 431 2544 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz www.wrightdesign.co.nz
Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 4 February 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 3 February 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale
TILES
Call in to our showroom to see the large range of quality tiles available at
Plumbing and Heating Centre
0800 326 123
102 Jervois Street, Dargaville Business For Sale
BUSINESS FOR SALE – KAIWAKA Opportunity for semi-retired or one-person business. Must be interested in dogs and cats. Well set up retail shop in excellent position.
$150k plus SAV • Enquiries 09 422 3314 To Let 3 BEDROOM 2 bathroom house, $260 per week. Double garage & carport, private backyard, no dogs, references required. Ph 09 439 0739, available 15th February.
Property Maintenance
Work Wanted
AAA+ PAINTER, wallpapering specialist, roof spray coatings & waterblasting. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376, Crawford Solutions.
SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330. www.westernblasters.co.nz
ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small. We do them ALL
Garden Maintenance GARDENING SERVICE, clean ups, maintenance, pruning, hedging, weeding, lawns, irrigation. Rachel the Gardener, 09 439 8026 or 021 288 8811.
Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz
Animal Accomodation MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.
09 439 1505 027 614 6309
• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
Phone or Txt Paul
027 271 2022
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DRYCLEANING
Please note that ALL drycleaning or laundry that has been here for 6 months or more will be donated to charity if not collected by the 28th February, 2014. This is the second publication of this notice.
for expert advice and service
0800 326 123
106 Victoria St, Dargaville
Phone
09 439 6068
Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats
All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions
Nurseries & Plants NATIVE PLANTS at wholesale prices sold direct to the public from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. Further discounts for purchases of 50 or more plants. Delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturdays 10am to 4pm or at other times by appointment. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223, visit the website www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or email info@ babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.
Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill
Public Notices
Public Notices ACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert — STARTING AGAIN THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6th 2014. First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933. FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592. RIMA HAIRA Recreation Reserve AGM. 9th February 2.30pm, Clubrooms.
DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS
Northern Wairoa A&P Association
ArApohue Show ScheduleS Saturday, 8th February, 2014
OUTDOOR/INDOOR SCHEDULES AVAILABLE AT
• Farmlands • RD1 • Dargaville Grains & Stockfood • Dargaville Sewing Centre or http://www.ras.org.nz/ Email: n1cky.p@xtra.co.nz
PHONE: 09 439 5595 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Monday 10 February 2014
In the Nurses Lounge at Community Health Dargaville Hospital, 10am - 12pm
“CHAPTERS OF OUR LIVES”
You are invited to bring a momento Josie Scott will be facilitating This is an informal group that shares experiences and supports each other followed by light refreshments
NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME Enquiries to Jayne 09 439 3330 ext 6716
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List with Ray White Dargaville in February and be in the draw for 2 nights in Paihia* Don’t forget our 10% Gold Card Discount on commission when you have sold
Phone either Kelvin or Jean now *Special conditions apply
Dargaville 13 Cobham Ave
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Te Kopuru 61 Norton Street
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Dargaville 8 Lorne Street
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Vendor on the Move! Built in the 1960s. Brick and block 3 bedroom home with separate kitchen, combined lounge/dining, insulated floor and ceiling, aluminium joinery, HRV system and wood burner fire, garaging and workshop under house. Carport at back door 875m² section. Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575
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Feel Italiano 3 double bedroom plus office home, overlooking the Northern Wairoa River. The recent addition to the home is a very large master bedroom with ensuite. A charming kitchen, separate dining, lounge with the spectacular views of the river and a new log burner to keep it cozy in the winter. Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575
Room to spread your wings! Large 4 bedroom family home with great indoor/outdoor flow for the summer BBQs. New bathroom and new hot water cylinder. Tandem garage and plenty of parking. Ponder in the garden with little extras, sit on the back deck and admire the views in the distance. Good quiet street and close to dairy + catholic church. Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575
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FEB 14TH 2014 Historic NORTHERN WAIROA Hotel
Est. 1878
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Less expensive than diamonds, tastier than flowers & much more fun than sleeping alone...
Valentines Day SOON IS COMING
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Historic NORTHERN WAIROA Hotel
Est. 1878
A Three Course Candlelit Dinner for Two (set menu with multiple choices) with Romantic Music & a Glass of Bubbles
$40
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70 Victoria Street, DARGAVILLE • Phone 09 439 8923