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Nine years after the Baylys Beach Sunset West subdivision application was first lodged, the project is now restarted and moving ahead. The project has been sold to new developers in a move expected to increase the size of the beachside community by a massive 33 per cent. “But despite the fact that this community will be going from 200 ratepayers to nearer 300 over the next few years, there has never been any planning done for a commercial area for the township,” said Baylys Beach Society chairman, Maurice Weatherall. “This need will become glaring as the prospect of another 86 houses in the subdivision boosts the area economy. We will have tradesmen, owners and visitors providing a real financial boost to the area. And while it’s important to have progress, it’s also important to plan for the future, but that planning has been missing here.” The subdivision will also mark a local divide, with the developers committed to a sewage scheme for the new properties, while the older part of Baylys Beach will not be connected. In 2004 the Kaipara District Council worked with the original developer to install two temporary holding tanks to service the subdivision until a public wastewater scheme, then under consideration for the coastal settlement, became available. In the interim, council was to be responsible for the emptying of the holding tanks and the recouping of associated costs.

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However, the proposed community wastewater scheme was then dropped, in the face of mounting costs, as the sewage system for Mangawhai on the east coast burgeoned into a monster that ultimately bought down the Kaipara District Council under an $80 million debt burden. With a public scheme for the community now very much on the backburner, the onus is back on the new Sunset Beach developer to fulfill the original resource consent conditions. After taking over the development three months ago, the new owners are

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“I have loved my time here — it’s absolutely been the perfect place to settle into New Zealand,” said the South African immigrant. Originally from Johannesburg, she arrived three years ago and says it’s hard to draw comparisons between that city with a population of nearly four million and Dargaville. “The whole population of New Zealand could fit into Johannesburg — in terms of safety it’s a lot better here.”

Mostly, she says, she will miss the people. “In my job you create strong bonds with people because often they are reaching out in their time of need.” The new minister, Kuli Fisiasi, his wife, Luseane, and three children, Fotu, Amone, and Kalisi arrived in Dargaville recently and will be inducted as probation presbyter on January 31 — 7.00pm with the Tongan brass band coming from Auckland to welcome him.

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Meet our reporters As the Kaipara Lifestyler enters another busy year covering the news and views of the Kaipara District, we have added two new faces to our editorial team. Sheri O’Neill, has lived on the Kaipara at Tinopai for more than 30 years, and is “interested in the harbour and everything in, on, above and around it.” Sheri wrote several features on sustainable lifestyles for us, back in the days when the paper was a bi-monthly, and has been writing since for film and theatre  Local people bringing you local news — Rose Rees-Owen and Sheri O’Neill while earning a Masters degree in Creative Writing. “I also co-produced a short film last that weren’t covered in the mainstream year, Baby Steps, featuring Tiki Taane, press. I felt very fortunate that in New and now I am enjoying being back on Zealand we have a free media. an editorial team. Apart from that? “I really enjoy hearing people’s I have six children, four grandsons, one stories. Kaipara has blown me away with dog and eight chooks, so have a pretty all the events that are held, and how if fair insight on life and the community.” there isn’t a service, somebody in the Rose Rees-Owen joined the Lifestyler community will step up and volunteer to from university after receiving her provide it. It has really warmed my heart Diploma in Communications and going meeting local identities and hearing their on to complete her Masters. stories, and I am really quite inspired “I’ve always wanted to be a writer by them.” but it wasn’t until I went overseas that You can contact Rose, Sheri and journalism really appealed to me. I the Lifestyler editorial team at: spent around four months in South info@thelifestyler.co.nz if you have a America and every day I saw injustices story to tell, or just an idea.

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Mardi Gras is coming to Aratapu Aratapu Tavern proprietor, Donice Hall-Morris, is getting close to her southern United States roots, hosting a ‘New Orlean’s Mardi Gras’ jazz and food weekend over the weekend of February 8 and 9. “Mardi Gras celebrations are big all through the south. So this year we thought we’d hold our own.” Donice says the tavern will be providing some essential ingredients: New Orleans-style Cajun food, live jazz and ‘beads for deeds’. “This is where if you do something spectacular — such as singing a song or doing a great job on the dance floor — we reward you with a string of beads.” Another Mardi Gras prerequisite is a mask. “In New Orleans it’s kind of illegal not to wear one. But at Aratapu this year they’re optional.” The Northern Jazz Society is providing the music, and children are welcome. For information go to: www.aratapu.com or ph 09 439 5923.

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for compensation and a further $20,000 to cover the costs of his career transition. According to at least one news report, an expert on employment law has said that a $20,000 tax-free compensation payment for the former CEO’s hurt and humiliation as part of the settlement indicated there was more to Mr McKerchar leaving the job early than met the eye. “KCRA finds it quite unacceptable that ratepayer money should once again be paid out behind a smokescreen of deceit and is asking the Commissioners to explain, under a freedom of information request, for more details on this matter”. KCRA is asking if there is a documented resolution for the payments voted on by all councillors, if legal advice was obtained and if former mayor Neil Tiller, and deputy, Julie Geange, followed “all lawful procedures.”

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Information about the 2013 Northland Field Days from February 21-23 is being posted on the Northland Field Days Society’s new website, says president Lew Duggan.

“With a new date for the Field Days and more new exhibitors than ever before, we thought it only fitting that we launch a new website.” The site hosts a specials page, a news section, and a list of all the free services offered at the Field Days. Committee member Julie Geange says they are adding new features and information on a daily basis. “Info gets outdated really fast leading up to the Field Days, and the new website is super quick, which allows us to keep it right up to the minute. “ She says over the coming days exhibitors and visitors will be able to subscribe to an online newsletter,

access an interactive map and browse detailed exhibitor listings. A highlight of the Field Days this year will be the 21st running of the Northland Tractor Pull Competition. Organiser John Phillips says to mark the occasion 120 invites have been sent to previous competitors. “The tractors may be different but the general idea is exactly the same. We’re upping the stakes by including a three-legged race with teams of three, and there’ll be a special barbecue tea on the Saturday night.” For fur ther information: www.northlandfielddays.co.nz/ or phone 09 439 8998.

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Settlement under fire The Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association believe that the release of the deed of settlement covering the departure from the Kaipara District Council of former CEO Jack McKerchar “raises more questions than it answers.” “When his departure was first announced, Mr McKerchar said he chose to resign for personal and health reasons; ‘to increase my fitness and get the health benefits that will bring, so I can lead an active and healthy life as I get older’,” said KCRA chair, Ron Manderson.“Now we find that Mr McKerchar was apparently paid out to leave his position as CEO a year early.” The actual reasons for this termination are not spelt out in the deed of settlement. However the agreement provided Mr McKerchar with $200,000 for lost salary through ending his contract a year before its expiry date, the $20,000

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Kayaking the Kaipara  by Sheri O’Neill

Friends Craig Neilson from Auckland and Frederike Koring from Germany wanted one last summer excursion before Craig returned to work and Frederike set off for university in Edinburgh. “Kaipara’s history and geography seemed like something to experience, rather than read about,” says Craig, “and we wanted to go somewhere really remote, but not too far from Auckland. “ The tides of adventure brought them and their tightly packed double kayak to the Kaipara Harbour. “We paddled calm seas from Tinopai over to Oneriri, following the coast south to Motuouihi and Motuouroa islands in the Port Albert River mouth,” Craig says. “After crossing to Tapora for lunch we made the most perilous part of the crossing through tumultuous high-tide seas. When we arrived at Pouto, a kid on the beach informed us that we’d just crossed the world’s biggest white shark breeding ground!” After camping two nights at Pouto and exploring the area, Craig and Frederike made an easy trip back to

the Tinopai wharf on the low tide. Allan Crabb, Tinopai Volunteer Coastguard, commented on the couple’s journey: “It’s eight miles from Tinopai to Pouto – that’s 16 miles return – quite a trip!” Before leaving Tinopai the pair informed Allan of their destination and expected return times, and their plans to keep in touch with friends on land via cell phone. “They had their phone inside a condom, so they could use the touchscreen without getting it wet –  Kayaker Craig Neilson with well-protected cell phone bloody brilliant!” Allan says. However, Allan warns that Kaipara kayaking away from the shore is not for Tinopai’s Komiti Bay the inexperienced or unprepared. “For a start, you’ve got 9 knots of tide rip out there and you’ve got to be really fit to paddle against it.” A few days after Craig and Frederike’s Port Albert River mouth safe return, the Tinopai Coastguard had a callout for a Kelly’s Bay kayaker who had failed to return home. “We sent three boats out and found him up near Males Island,” Allan says. “He’d come across the river to the Tinopai side for a fish, but it’d blown up rough and he was too exhausted to make the return trip – and he had no radio or cell phone.” Pouto “You need to know your tides and Tapora keep a really good eye on conditions. Sandbank And as in any boating trip, anywhere, tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to return.”

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Piano legend returns Fun at the Arapohue show  by Rose Rees-Owen

Vibrant honky-tonk entertainer Jan Preston is delighted to be coming back to Dargaville and will be reliving the music of legend, Winfred Atwell who died in 1983.

The 116th Arapohue show will take place on February 8–9 at the Arapohue show grounds and in its history only five shows have not been held due to war, recession and floods.

“What people should expect is toe tapping uplifting piano boogie music,” says Jan who lives in Sydney but is a Kiwi at heart — born in the South Island. She will be playing the classics including The Black and White Rag, Bumble Boogie, Baby Elephant Walk and Alley Cat. Intertwined with the music will be 150 projected images with Jan narrating the life of Winfred known as the Queen of Ivories who played to more than 20 million people worldwide, had 11 top hits, her own television show both  Jan Preston enjoying the honky-tonk in England and Australia and remarkably, was the first black artist in because he already had commitments the UK to have a number one hit. with his band, Kokomo, but I’m really Jan has accolades of her own looking forward to the sound of including Best Blues Artist of the Year the trio.” awards and has scored numerous films “The audience was fantastic — including ‘Home by Christmas’ directed there’s a real sense of community in by her sister, Gaylene Preston. Dargaville which is something you don’t Her husband, Mike Pullman will get from big cities like Sydney.” accompany her on percussion along Fifteen dollar tickets are available with bass player, Nigel Masters from the Kaipara Lifestyler, Dargaville from Tauranga. Museum and Ad Focus for the show on “Last time Nigel couldn’t play with us Saturday February 16 at 2pm.

The show kicks off with an In Hand horse event on February 8 at 3pm where riders lead their horses indoors. “Over the years the show has changed with the times,” says secretary, Nicky Poyner adding that the entertainment section is thriving with events in full swing on February 9 at 9am. “As well as a merrygo-round, bouncy castle, obstacle course, quad bike track and a shooting range, there will be a mechanical bull to try out and includes an ‘Old McDonald’ farm yard for children to pet organised by Ngarie Mckinstry who is coming up from Helensville. The regular shearing and  Dana Thomas riding Envious Edition at last year’s show beef and dairy section will go ahead as well as a four wheel drive mini cars in return for donations and event at the back of the hall which there will be many other trade sites. has proved popular with competitors The Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade and spectators alike,” says Nicky. will be fundraising for their centennial In, Dargaville resident, Graeme and will be selling tasty treats in the hall. Powdrell’s drive to fundraise for For information contact Nicky Poyner leukaemia and the cancer society’, he 09 439 5595 or email arapohue.show@ will be displaying two of his beloved paradise.net.nz

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Countdown tomatoes grown locally  by Rose Rees-Owen

Cherry and berry tomatoes at the Dargaville countdown may be grown closer than you think. Gurcharan Sing and Manjit Kaur Sood, hydroponic growers in Aratapu, supply produce to supermarkets under the Progressive Enterprises banner to outlets all around New Zealand.

“Gardening is my hobby and my passion — I’m in here seven days a week and sometimes nights, I love it.” After struggling with land prices in Auckland, they moved to the Kaipara in 2007 to set up their business and they are presently expanding with the fourth plastic shade house, covering 2,400 square meters, under construction. There are around 6,000 tomato plants per house and Gurcharan says he is the second biggest producer of cherry

tomatoes in New Zealand and one of two growers who produce the berry variety trading under Rasila Produce Ltd. “Progressive has the rights to the seed — so no one else in New Zealand can produce them.” While they may grow on a large scale it’s a family business with all members, including the grandchildren, helping out. “Gardening is my hobby and my passion — I’m in here seven days a week and sometimes nights, I love it.” He employs 14 local workers in the summer when production is at its peak picking a couple of tonnes of tomatoes every week. The family emigrated from the Punjab region in the north of India in 1988. Gurcharan worked in a government department but in his spare time he helped his father grow a variety of crops including sweet corn, wheat and sugar cane.

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• Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Decks (new or repairs) • Fences & Repairs • Wet Wall Lining • Flooring Repairs • Interior/Exterior Wall Linings • Locks, Latches & Catches • Clothes Lines • Hedge Trimming • Weed Killing • Concreting • Tree Cut Down (up to 5m) • Water Blasting & Chem Washes • Rental Repairs • Rubbish Removal • Section Cleanups • Windows & Doors (new or old) • House Renovations • Letter Boxes • Plus Much More

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To build or renovate including a written application, verbal testing by proficient assessors, and referees’ confirmation of their work. They undergo continuous skills maintenance. Those planning to DIY need to know that any building work that requires a building consent must be completed to the appropriate standards under the Building Code. Some work, notably gas, plumbing and electrical work, must be done by a professional. In the last two months of 2012, Kaipara District Council issued 151 building consents and signed off on 103 Codes of Compliance Certificates for completed building work.

“With new work that is contracted and guaranteed, all costs will be up front... Give your local builder a chance to price a new dwelling on your section.” and a cheap house to re-site on it, but when you put the two together it’s not always a better economic option than building a new house. There can be a multitude of unforeseen costs involved.

With new work that is contracted and guaranteed, all costs will be up front.” His advice is to give your local builder a chance to price a new dwelling on your section before you make the decision to relocate. “And make sure you check that any builder you do use is licensed.” Go to the Licensed Building Practitioner register, which is available online. Members have undergone a robust application process,

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Great buy, not many of these available – 866m2 easy contoured section right in township of Maungaturoto. Waiting for you to build your new home. A short walk to all amenities, shops, schools and medical. $90,000 Ref 1391 Jill WilSon 021 505 712

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This is your opportunity to purchase a section in a private roadway, which is part of a group of 6. Flat walk to town. Ideal location to build your new home and be maintenance & worry free for years to come. $56,000 Ref S522 / S523 / S525 Rachael De VRieS 021 943 900

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Lugtigheid Contracting This local team

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Farming in the 21st century is a far cry from the simple rural idyll of yesteryear, when the most complicated piece of machinery on the farm was a horse and plough. The modern farm relies upon a dizzying array of high powered machinery to operate, from powerful tractors through to balers, rakes, harrows, cultivators and quad bikes — not to mention the farmer’s trusty ute! As well as farms as most would imagine them, there also exist in the north vast farmed areas of timber, silviculture plantations tended as carefully — and with the same calibre of modern technology — as the most up-to-date dairy farm. Machinery is critical to their success. No matter how advanced, though, the crucial points where machines can fail are

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always the same. Good lubrication and sturdy tyres are the key to long-lasting, reliable service in the forest or on the farm, and in Dargaville the team forging this link in the chain are Gas and Tyre Services. Over the years they have built a reputation on honest and dependable service, on call to keep the Kaipara’s machinery moving. This year at the Field Days Gas and Tyre Services will be represented among the massive machines which they are proud to service — tractors, logging machines, farming implements and more, and to help their customers along they are also offering generous Field Days discounts. Stop by and see them at site 139, and meet the team who will never let you down.

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A dog’s tale . . .

Givin’ Hermin a break

“Woohoo, tell yer wot Dog,” seda Boss as we stopped countin’ the hay bales wot Rex tha kontracta had done. An that remines me, why does a contracta drive a tracta? (Sorry, jus’ a dog qwestion.) Anyways, backta tha Boss. We was parked up aginst that watar tank ona ridge above tha farmhouse an tuckin’ inter the sanniches that Boss’s gerlfrend Sharlene had cut frum last nites roast. “Yep,” Boss went on. “Sum millinaire bloke in Wellingtin reckins we shud kill alla kats ina kountry, an’ save alla birds instead.” Well, tell yer readas, I prickt up me ears wen’ I heard that. Ya see, Sharlene’s gotta bluddy big ginja kat called Hermin, tha Jermin. Dunno why its corled that, but probly cos it’s a nasty bugga. I wen’ up ta it wen it wanded in frum a neighbors place which was a sharemilka that moved on in Jipsy Week an’ left it behind. No bluddy wonda too. That Hermin swiped me across me nose wen I hada sniff, an’ I’ve kept me distanse ever sinse. We gotta sort of stand-off tho. He duzzint bother CONTRACTING LTD me if I duzzint bother him eh? But if Boss no’s sum one what wantsta knock over blimmin’ kats, I woodint be too upset, so I ate another crust offa sannich and had a bit ofa lissin. “Yep,” seda Boss agin,” Sharlene’s fair spittin’ tacks about tha idea that we shud kill tha kats an’ save tha sparrers. Wel, they didint say sparrers. This bloke called Morgin reckins kats are killin’ native berds. He sez we got 1.6 million households in kiwi land wots home ta 1.4 million kats an’ he reckin’s they catch therteen things ina year. Thats a bluddy lotta prays, eh Dog?” Thena Boss hada lookit tha page ofa papa the sanniches was rapt in. Call now to discuss our competitive rates “Ah, hear it is Dog. Maybe that Morgin duzzin’t rilly meen • Digging • Silage we gotta shoot Hermin. It says hear that this blokes not about holesale slorter. Boss red it out, (an I kopied it down kerectly: • Earthmoving • Hay “A responsible cat owner will have the cat neutered, Limestone & metal supplies microchipped and keep it indoors. And when the cat dies •PHONE 021 953 010• I think people should consider not replacing it,” is wot Mr Morgin sed. So much fer bluddy Hermin getting’ SUZUKIfeSt tha chop I thort. But then Boss red a bit 2013 more offa papa. RM-Z450L3

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Hey Dog, this is getting a bit seryiss. That David Attenbro Tv fella rekins we hoomins are a bluddy plague ona earth. We gunna choke tha plannit! I dunno readas, too many kats, too many peeple. Get ridda them an we dogs got nuthin’ ta chase, no-one ta feed us. Cood turn inta a dogs life eh? Reckin I mite let Hermin hava left-over bita crackilin, nex’ time Sharlene cooks a roast. Cheers then, Billy

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8 Kapia St, Dargaville Phone 09 439 6952 SuzukiFest promotion runs from 01/11/12 until 31/01/13 or while stocks last. Price includes GST. Aftermarket accessories are covered by individual manufacturer’s warranty and cannot be exchanged for cash.

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It’s all about numbers Starting on February 16, 7,000 temporary workers will deliver around 6.4 million paper forms to approximately 4.6 million people and 1.8 million dwellings nationwide in time for the National Census on Tuesday, March 5. Kaipara’s share crunches to 50 workers delivering around 25,000 forms to approximately 18,000 people in 7,000 households. All these numbers are more than usually out of date, as this year’s census is running two years late. By

Shaolin Kempo Teaching: Shaolin Kempo Tai Chi Chuan Confidence Health Fitness Self Defence Falls Prevention Classes From Beginners to Advanced Children to Adults Leaders in the field of martial arts Ph 439 6226 River Rd Dargaville www.robertgemmell-martialarts.co.nz

law, New Zealand counts its people and their dwellings every five years, but in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes the survey due in 2011 was deferred. The census also collects data such as income, disabilities, educational qualifications and smoking rates. Everyone in the country on census day must fill in a form but information can only be used in ways that cannot identify individuals. The numbers gathered enable central and local government planning for schools, roads, public transport and recreation facilities. Electoral boundaries are also determined. “The paper forms will be delivered to every household, but on census day people will have the choice to go online, using the reference number from the form and a unique Internet access code. If everybody in your household does their forms online, a collector may not need to call back,” said Northland area manager for Statistics New Zealand, Lynsday Elliott. Results of the census will be available in December.

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Letter to the editor Getting it right Dear Editor,

team performed against another team. Have I just answered my own question?

What has happened to the English language? In the January 15th edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler, in an article about the restoration of the Askoy II, you said that Lindsay Wright ‘brought’ the yacht at auction. For goodness sake, ‘bought’ is the correct word! So many people these days say brought instead of bought and vice versa, rung instead of rang, done instead of did, seen instead of saw, I wonder what is taught at school? I once heard a teacher say “We bet them” when asked how his sports

“Oldie” Dargaville

Dear Oldie. Thank you kindly for your keen observation. We do strive for the highest English language standards in our publications. Sadly, amongst so many words, there may still be a literal slip between cup and lip. But we are certainly grateful for the vigilance of our readers. — Ed.

Water use warning Kaipara is facing a water shortage following a dry spell and the Northland Regional Council is asking for users to prepare for possible restrictions, unless there is significant rain over the next month or two. Areas at risk of water shortages include western areas of Kaipara from Kaihu to Pouto Point, the central areas south of Kaikohe and west of Whangarei, and Bream Bay and the southern Kaipara districts .Rain over the past several months has been significantly lower than usual. “This month has also been dry with high temperatures and persistent

westerly winds resulting in low soil moistures and reduced water resources,” said water resources manager, Dale Hansen. “Low soil moisture levels are likely to continue and river flows and ground water levels are expected to recede further throughout February and March if the region does not receive sufficient rain.” Mr Hansen says realistically, many parts of Northland will need about 80 to 100mm of rain — effectively the average monthly rainfall for February — over the next few weeks to ease the situation.

Poyner Housemoving 108m² $65,000 re-sited

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3 bedroom home on 4.2 hectares — mixture of native & established lawns. Versatile double garage workshop on own septic system. Large powered barn with mezzanine 9 x 10 x 4 stud height, ideal contractors workshop. 20ft x 12ft x 4ft Intex pool. Indeck powered & woodfired spa. Landscaped gardens. Close to Kai Iwi lakes. See Trade me #492501925 $295,000

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Kaipara Service Directory ATS ProPerty Maintenance & rePair

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• All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

A natural, cost effective all year round N.P.K fertiliser for pasture, maize crops, market gardens & small blocks. We supply, cart & spread. Also: • Lime • Wood shavings • Metal • Sand

Phone: 021 724 327 (Neil) or 021 270 6828 (Bruce)

Dargaville

Self Storage

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• Household Items • Boats and Vehicles • Surplus Stock • Documents • Retail Storage • 24 hr, 7 day access • Very suitable as trade Phone base for a Small Business

09 439 3075

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GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

Phone: 439 7335 Normanby Street Dargaville

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Floor Sanding Greg Brownie

Locally owned and operated • Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

• Carpet & vinyl • Residential & commercial • Floor preparation • Top quality installations • Measure & quote • Mobile service Phone 09 946 9886 | Mobile 021 515 415 32 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172 E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

09 439 0751 www.lynscakecreations.com

Established over 60 years your local funeral director Male and Female staff available to discuss all funeral arrangements Pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options

FREECALL 0800 66 77 47 199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747

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28 Years’ Experience All types of Agricultural Spraying Undertaken PHONE 09 432 0181 a/h MOBILE 027 474 3436

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• Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation

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• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

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Farrand & Mason Ltd.

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Windy ridge contracting Ltd Servicing the Kaipara and Whangarei Districts. If we cant do it, we know someone who can.

Fast efficient service — satisfaction guaranteed

• Round Bale Hay and Silage • Medium Square Baling • Cultivation

• Power Harrow and Air Seeder • Undersowing

Also sourcing standing grass, hay and silage.

Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

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The key to being stress free  by Rose Rees-Owen

Grant Waldron looks like a man much younger than someone in their 60s and he says his active and stress free lifestyle keeps the grey hairs at bay. He crafts furniture in a workshop metres away from his house in Te Kopuru, where he and his wife, Cherry have a productive orchard and rear four cows. “In the early days, we used to be out there milking goats and making leather out of animal hides but that got a bit much.” He built his house from scratch and for many of the materials it was a case of one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure. They braved a bee hive to save a set of French doors and the deck is made from timber recycled from a school demolished in Whangarei.

The house is a “labour of love” he says and it is still being added to after he started around 30 years ago — with Cherry excited that building has finally began on her walk-in-wardrobe. Part of his stress-free lifestyle is being his own boss. He works on anything from custom designed kitchens to pews at a local church in Te Kopuru trading under Grant Waldron Fine Furniture. The pieces are noted for their craftsmanship and he uses distinctive native timber and “swamp kauri.” Currently Grant is volunteering to help build the new movie theatre for Dargaville and he says it is a case of, “If you build it they will, hopefully, come.”

 A stress-free zone — Grant Waldron in his workshop

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½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. 3 WAY CAMPING fridges, 35L & 42L, chest type. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

BREAK FREE!! Lucrative Service Business, established 29 years in Dargaville. Perfect lifestyle for the right person. Phone 09 439 6068.

BRAKE PADS for all makes and models of vehicles. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

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CARPET, SHORT ends $89p/m +gst, 2m wide vinyl from $39p/m +gst. Call Christine at Kaipara Flooring 09 946 9886 or 021 515 415. CHEAP CARPET Roll Ends — Room Sizes. Overlocking Service. Rodney Flooring Centre. 4 Station Road, Wellsford. Phone: 09 423 8169. NATURE FRIENDLY garden lawn fertiliser, 25kg bag, a balanced mix, $30. 25kg bag Aglime, $10. Phone 021 228 2671. ROOF LUGGAGE boxes, 2 sizes, stow extra gear. Auto one Dargaville 09 439 8219. SPECIALS AT Nola Sports — Federal Ammunition .22 525 rounds $40 — BAIT pilchards 5 kilo $20 — PLUS the biggest range of SHIMANO products in town! 09 439 8624.

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• RICH & DARK • NO STINK! • EXCELLENT SOIL BOOSTER 40 L bags Sold at Dargaville ITM 09 439 8730 BULK $70 per m³ Sold at 103 Beach Road Call Bernie 09 439 6785

30,000L Water Tank $3,270 incl GST 25,000L Water Tank $2,747 incl GST

 0800 326 123 Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville Business For Sale

CARBOOT SALE Saturday 9th February. Sites available. Ad Focus car park, from 8am–12noon. Phone Debra 09 439 8824 or 021 549 427.

Nurseries & Plants NATIVE PLANTS at wholesale prices direct to the public from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. Visit our stall at Dargaville’s Riverside Market on Thursdays between 2pm and 5.30pm. Or call at the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville, open Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Great discounts for purchases of 50 or more plants, delivery service available. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223.

Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750. OFFAL HOLES 750 dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. 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. 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 1000 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.

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Work Wanted

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

Nick Evans MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief 09 439 2620 • 021 185 4856

Ruawai 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

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Sale Of Liquor Act 1989 Section 64(3) Application For The Southern (Te Kopuru) Rugby Football Club (Inc), has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Dargaville for the renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 1050 Pouto Road, Te Kopuru and known as The Southern (Te Kopuru) Rugby Football Club (Inc). The general nature of the business conducted under the license is Club Activities. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is sold under the licence are Monday to Saturday 9am–1am the following day, Sunday and Public Holidays 9am–Midnight. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Kaipara District Council offices at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Kaiwaka Service Centre, State Highway One, Kaiwaka. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville. This is the first publication of this notice.

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Sale Of Liquor Act 1989 Section 64(3) Application For Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA (Inc), has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Dargaville for the renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 29 Hokianga Road, Dargaville and known as Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA. The general nature of the business conducted under the license is RSA Club. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 11am–1am the following day, ANZAC day 6am–1am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Kaipara District Council offices at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Kaiwaka Service Centre, State Highway One, Kaiwaka. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville.

Public Notices

Te Ture Whenua Act 1993, Section 135 In the Maori Land Court of New Zealand, Taitokerau District TAKE NOTICE that Esma Lillian Thornton of Dargaville has made application to the Maori Land Court at Whangarei for an order changing the status of the land known as Opanake 2k2L 2 and Opanake 2K2K from Maori freehold land to General land. The block is situated at Kaihu. Any person coming within the term “preferred classes of alienees (as defined by Section 4 of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 being primarily members of the hapu associated with the land in terms of tikanga Maori) in respect of this land is invited to serve notice on the Registrar of the Maori Land Court at Whangarei of their intention to appear and be heard at the Court hearing at Whangarei on 18th February 2013 at 11.00am concerning the change of status of the land. Such notice is to be filed with the Registrar no later than 4pm on the 11th February 2013. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if no persons object to the change of status, the Court may make an order in accordance with the application. Enquiries Brandon Ward, Case Manager, Maori Land Court, Whangarei. Phone 09 983 9948, Fax 09 983 9941. Quote references A20120008163 and A20120008165 and A20120008166.

CANVAS/ PVC WORKER NEEDED.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice & complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592. LOST AT ARATAPU Tavern, inside or carpark, Saturday 12 January. A Gold Link BRACELET. Sentimental value. REWARD offered for return. Txt or Phone 0274 821 093.

NEED A PLUMBER? THEN CALL THE BEST!

DARGAVILLE

RIVERSIDE T PR ODUCE MARKE

Thursdays 2.00-5.30pm AD Focus Carpark, Dargaville Fresh & Local

Supplies - Repairs - Maintenance. New installations, upgrades & renovations, burst pipes, hot water cylinders, kitchens & bathrooms.

Plumbing and Heating Centre Phone today 09 439 6123

 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Heavy work, Canvas fabrication skills required, Good wages and comfortable working conditions.

PH 021 240 1681.

Situations Vacant

PART-TIME RESIDENTIAL

COOK REQUIRED Mondays to Fridays, 4pm–7pm

KEY TASKS COOKING EVENING MEAL AND PREPARING LUNCHES FOR A GROUP OF CLIENTS Ideally the applicant will have • ability to work with, and relate to, the Intellectually disabled • good driving skills and a clean licence • good cooking and cleaning skills • communication skills, both verbal and written • self-motivation, with good organisation skills • first aid certificate • good sense of humour If this is what you are looking for, please send or email a letter and your current CV by 3rd February 2013 to

THE RESIDENTIAL MANAGER Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust, Box 203, Dargaville kaurilandsskills@xtra.co.nz

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Kaihu Valley Rugby and Netball Club Would like to invite existing and intending Players to attend a working bee on Saturday 2nd Feb at 8am Followed by a Family Day Bbq and mixed team games day from 12pm onwards. All age groups and senior teams welcome

A vacancy exists in our Retail Parts Dept for a person to handle our range of Case IH and associated farm machinery spare parts. Applicants should have computer/CD ROM skills and be available to share after hour call outs. Experience would be an advantage but not necessary as full training will be given to the successful applicant. If you feel you have the ability to carry out this role, please apply in writing to: The Manager Redline Farm Machinery 23 Normanby Street DARGAVILLE 0310

Kaipara District council

This is the first publication of this notice.

Public Notice to Members of the preferred classes of alienees concerning change of status from Maori land to General land

Situations Vacant

137TH ANNUAL PAPAROA Show. Saturday 2nd February. Gates open at 9am, $8 adults $4 children (under 5 free), Enquiries 09 431 7040.

temporary road closures Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Rally New Zealand have made an application to have the following roads temporarily closed on Saturday 18 May 2013 and Sunday 19 May 2013 at the times stated below for the holding of the 2013 International Rally of Whangarei

RECONNAISSANCE STAGES

Thursday 16 May 2013 The two pass Reconnaissance convey will travel over the roads. Residents will be advised of the times and day by letter and there will be signs on the roads. The convey will have a lead and sweeper cars plus roving officials supervising road behaviour. The Police will be in attendance. Cars used for the Reconnaissance will have identifying numbers on both rear side windows plus the windscreen and headlights will be switched on.

RALLY STAGES SATURDAY 18 May 2013 Finlayson Brook Road – Swamp Road – Burke Road – SS 2 and 6 — 7.15 – 16.00 hrs Finlayson Brook Road from the District boundary to Swamp Road. Swamp Road from Finlayson Brook Road to Burke Road. Burke Road from Swamp Road to Paparoa Oakleigh Road. Oparakau Road – Parahi Outlet Road – Birch Road – Poyner Road – Ararua Road – SS 3 and 7 — 8.00 - 17.00 hrs Oparakau Road from Access Road to Parahi Outlet Road. Parahi Outlet Road from Oparakau Road to Birch Road. Birch Road from Parahi Outlet Road to Poyner Road. Poyner Road from Birch Road to Ararua Road. Ararua Road from Poyner Road to the District boundary.

Bickerstaffe Road – Batley Road – Marohemo Road – SS 10 and 14 — 6.15 to 15.00 hrs Bickerstaffe Road from Bickerstaffe Station Road to Batley Road. Batley Road from Bickerstaffe Road to Marohemo Road. Marohemo Road from Batley Road to Whakapirau Road Paparoa Station Road – Wairere Valley Road – Wairere Road – Causer Road – Golden Stairs Road – Swamp Road – Burke Road - SS 11 and 15 — 6.45 to 15.30 hrs Paparoa Station Road from Paparoa Oakleigh Road to Wairere Valley Road. Wairere Valley Road from Paparoa Station Road to Wairere Road. Wairere Road from Wairere Valley Road to Causer Road. Causer Road from Wairere Valley Road to Golden Stairs Road. Golden Stairs Road from Causer Road to Swamp Road. Swamp Road from Golden Stairs Road to Burke Road. Burke Road from Swamp Road to Paparoa Oakleigh Road. Arcadia Road – Central Road – Mason Road – Taipuha Road – SS 12 and SS16 – 7.15 to 16.00 hrs Arcadia Road from Porter Road to Central Road. Central Road from Arcadia Road to Mason Road. Mason Road from Central Road to Taipuha Road. Taipuha Road from Mason Road to the District boundary. Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Council by 5.00 pm on Monday 25 February 2013

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Rabobank Dargaville Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for their clients. As a Finance Officer, you will support the Branch Manager to prepare credit submissions, maintain annual credit reviews and conduct financial analysis. You will also respond to information requests, process loan applications and assist with general office duties. This position will be temporarily located in Whangarei with a view to relocate to the new Dargaville branch in 2014. For more information or to apply in strict confidence, please contact: Tessa Sutherland, Branch Manager, Rabobank on 09 430 2673 or 027 278 5612 or by email to Tessa.Sutherland@rabobank.com or mail to PO Box 1490, Whangarei NI 0140 You may also apply online at: www.rabobank.co.nz/careers Applications close Friday 8 February 2013. Rabobank is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from men and women of all ages, including people with disabilities and from all cultural backgrounds. Please be aware that as part of the recruitment process the successful applicant is required to complete pre-employment screening (Credit, Criminal and Bankruptcy checks) as a pre-requisite to their employment.

SUNDAY 19 May 2013 Gorge Road – Doctors Hill Road – SS 9 and 13 — 6.00 to 14.30 hrs Gorge Road from the District boundary to Doctors Hill Road. Doctors Hill Road from Gorge Road to SH 12 at Maungaturoto

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JANUARY 29 - 2013

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER Agents for

Roper & Jones 2

Birch Road – Matakohe

88 Ranfurly street

50 Baylys Beach Road

PRiCE REDUCED

174 Victoria street

love

Bee Bush Road

your

stuff

OPEN HOME

Elegantly restored 4 bdrm Tidy 3 bedroom home. Fully kauri villa. Country kitchen, fenced level section with double garage. Open plan with large living. Sweeping lawns, with fence swimming pool, spa. high ceilings. Walking distance Good sheds. to schools. $496,000 ReF HL2039 $180,000 ReF 3149 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

Whopping $30,000 Reduction – Motivated Vendor. 25.38ha, fenced to 19 paddocks. Central race, numerous sheds. Sunny 2 bedroom comfortable family home. 5 acre stand of native trees. $459,000 ReF HL2046 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

35 McKay crescent

12 Portland Terrace

Freshly redecorated 3 bedroom home. Modern bathroom, well designed kitchen, separate lounge. Easy care section, private deck. Fabulous opportunity. $205,000 ReF 3136 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

130 Komiti Rd – Tinopai

3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, fantastic outdoor living, boat shed, orchard, wide water views. $359,000 $115,000 ReF 1393 ReF 1388 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

64 Matakohe East Rd – Matakohe

4 Bedrooms. Modern kitchen & bathroom. Large living areas with views over Dargaville. Private outdoor area. Large basement. New double glazed aluminium joinery. Rewired, replumbed, new carpet. Open Home Saturday 2nd February 10–10.30am $397,000 ReF 3153 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

30 Ngatoto Rd – Tinopai

3ha bush block, easy contour, stream, close to boat ramps, cleared campsite.

Beautifully presented classic 1920s’ bungalow. A pleasant mix of new & original features. Polished floors & great outdoor areas. Fully fenced yard, 2 bay garage with laundry & 2nd toilet. Open Home Saturday 2nd February 1–2pm $323,000 ReF 3146 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

29 Phoenix Place

OPEN HOME

73 Ngatoto Rd – Tinopai

We put you first

32 Ngatoto Rd – Tinopai

Retro bach c1949 on 1017m2 Your own fishing lodge here site, 2 bdm with 2 sleepouts with 2 bdm sleepout on plus 4 berth caravan thrown in 1062m2 sleeps 7+, old apple as well. Great for relaxing. & pear tree, room for tents. $230,000 $135,000 ReF 1376 ReF 1375 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

33 Whakapirau Rd

Maungaturoto

Near new brick & tile 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, home. Two living areas, open plan kitchen. Fully fenced with a lovely BBQ area. Handy to all amenities. Open Home Saturday 2nd February 11–11.30am $450,000 ReF 3123 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

175 Victoria street

Renovated 3 double bedrooms + library, second lounge or 4th bedroom. 2 wet area bathrooms. Modern kitchen. Huge living area. Internal access garage. River views. Set on 1012 site, handy to town. Large deck, new timber flooring + remaining red roof will all be completed. $395,000 ReF 3151 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

520 Tinopai Road

Petley Rd – Paparoa

Great location, land contour is rolling to mixed. Sunny 3 bedroom home (needs TLC) has stunning views. Retired home kill chiller with attached garage and workshop with 3 phase power. The rest is up to you. $259,000 ReF HL2053 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

30 Gordon street

1/14 awakino Road

OPEN HOME

Large 2 bedroom town house, Two bedroom home, open open plan, full size kitchen. plan living, modern kitchen & Single garage & workshop, wet area bathroom. Double auto door. Short walk to town. garage, flat section. Saturday 2nd 2–2.30pm Saturday 2nd 1–1.30pm $239,000 ReF 3042 $185,000 ReF 3152 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

205 hokianga Road

37 West coast Road

3 bedroom home on 1728sqm section. Polished floors. Modern kitchen. 6x12 skyline garage. $159,000 ReF 3114 ReF 2859 $145,000 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900 2 Bedroom home. Modern Kitchen. Elevated part of town. Large back yard.

Webers Bay – Matakohe

274 Porter Rd – Paparoa

BESt BUY

Immaculate 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 3.6ha, with functional outbuildings, feijoa crops, home orchard, grazing, dams, bore water supply, country views, suitable for B&B set up. Serious value for money, a must see! $469,000 ReF 1358 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

sh12 – Kaihu

sunset drive

4 bdm, 2 bthm + study 1950s’ 1.6 ha waterfront bare block home, decks, polyhouse, waiting for your dream house, orchard, rural views, close to country and tidal estuary town. views. $320,000 $249,000 ReF 1386 ReF 1373 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

colville Road

43 Marine drive

BEST BUY Stunning harbour views 51 ha tidy ex-dairy grazing from this Sovereign home block spring-fed water supply, built 2009, 47 acres, many views to harbour. outbuildings, a quality farmlet. $495,000 +gSt $790,000 +gSt ReF 1370 ReF 1378 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

120 Gordon street

53 logan street

3 bedroom cottage on 5 acres Hideout in the hills on 16.5 at tip of peninsula, very acres, pleasant rural views, 3 private & unique, stunning bedroom house, olive grove, wrap-around water views. grazing, native bush. $420,000 $345,000 ReF 1379 ReF 1377 Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

17 Tirarau street

6 Plunket street

$135,000

2 bdrm home, plus separate 704m2 section at Baylys Beach. 7 room accommodation Power, phone & water at setup for backpacker business. boundary. Walking distance Situated on 14 acres. Property to shop/café & beach. Selling with potential. below valuation. $399,000 ReF HL2052 $88,500 ReF S546 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

37 Gorge Road

133 heatley Road

Exclusive 3770m2 section Modern 2 bedroom home/ located on private road. bach, located at Glinks Gully. Elevated site with potential 2nd lounge upstairs with views over the town & river. balcony. Private back yard, Fully fenced. smokehouse & single garage. $140,000 ReF S547 $430,000 ReF 3154 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

10 Portland Terrace

4 bedroom home, open plan 3 bedroom home, open plan & insulated. Fully fenced plus kitchen/dining. Flat section, north facing deck with rural alarm system & garden shed. outlook & plenty of garaging. Hop on board the property $219,000 ladder NOW! ReF 3119 $135,000 ReF 3109 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

Rehutai Road

Jumna Road

Centrally located 4 bedroom Spacious 3 bedroom Villa with home. Open plan living with separate lounge & office. 3 large lounge. Private deck & car garaging. Close to schools BBQ area. Vendors are keen & town. to sell. $190,000 $179,000 ReF 3078 ReF 3133 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

Wearmouth Road

2 Whaka street

REDUCED

1.44ha of land, with small stand of native bush, services to boundary. Walk to shops, schools etc. $105,000 ReF 1384 sheila Boon 027 498 5651

Jill Wilson 021 505 712

Weekend hideway, I bdrm cottage (requires finishing) + half round barn on 4.5ha block. Mostly regenerating bush. $205,000 ReF 1367

Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

Quality Townhouse. Located so close to Dargaville’s CBD. Very low maintenance. Open plan living. Internal access garaging. 2 toilets. A must to view. $319,000 ReF 3156 John PoWell 021 439 555

Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

John PoWell 021 439 555

113.5 ha property, currently leased out. Run-off, combination contour. Right on cliff top Baylys Beach. $550,000 +gSt iF aNY ReF 1307 Jill Wilson 021 505 712

Rhoda MoRRison 0274 800 691

7150m2 block that’s part of an up-market subdivision. Good rural and estuary views. 5 minutes from Maungaturoto, all on tar seal. $145,000 ReF 1000

sheila Boon 0274 985 651

roperandjones.co.nz

Fully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Entertainer’s kitchen. Minutes to Pahi & Paparoa. $349,000 ReF 1365 Jill Wilson 021 505 712

Felicia dooRnenBal 021 858 115

866m2 section, right in the township of Maungaturoto. Short walk to all the amenities. $90,000 ReF 1391

cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

09 439 7295

GaRy MoRRis 021 902 087

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