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January 7 2020

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Recreational funding granted  by Andy Bryenton

Three large outdoor and recreation projects have been given a cash injection from the Kaipara District Council’s Reserve Contribution Fund. A mountain bike track for Dargaville’s Harding Park, a pump track for Mangawhai’s Molesworth Drive and extended boardwalks for Paparoa will all receive grants. The Reserve Contribution Fund was adopted by the council in May 2019. Under legislation, 80% of the reserve contributions must be spent locally, in the area where it was paid. It is to ensure that developments, which boost population numbers, keep pace with green space and recreational opportunities. In this round of grants, Kaipara Cycling Incorporated received $20,000, the Mangawhai Activity Zone Charitable Trust $170,000 and the Paparoa Lions Club $45,000. “The committee focussed on ensuring applications would be accessible to a wide range of users,” said Awards and Grants Committee chair, Peter Whethey. Sadie Cogan of Kaipara Cycling Incorporated said the funding would be used to develop local trails. It would benefit both recreational riders looking for exercise and social opportunities, as well as competitive riders in need of a top-class facility to hone their skills. In this second field, school-age athletes are big winners. “It will be vital for our local Kaipara schools to have a park to train on, as Otamatea and Dargaville intermediate and high schools all have mountain bike squads. The Northland Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Champs will be held at Waitangi Mountain Bike Park as well as the NZ Secondary School

Looking back, and looking forward

The news in 2019 has been at times entertaining …

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 Competitive mountain bikers, such as those from Dargaville High School’s team, will have a new place to practice their skills ahead of the 2020 Northland Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Champs

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Sunflower success

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 Young gardeners at kindergartens all over the country got their hands dirty this summer growing the biggest, brightest sunflowers they could. While the fertile earth of Ruawai may have played its part, it was the dedication and care of the young folks from Ruawai Kindergarten, which saw them took out the top prizes in Northland for both the tallest and the widest sunflower, with a mammoth specimen nearly three metres tall. The young botanists and growers learned all about how plants work as they tended their bright yellow prodigy to victory.

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 When Dargaville musician Ken Glamuzina passed away last year, he left behind him a legacy of music. Ken’s life-long love of creating songs was intertwined with that of his bandmates from youth through until middle age, Rick Penney and George Curach. They’d been working on a new album after a hiatus of many years. With Ken’s passing, Rick and George decided that the best tribute they could pay their friend was to finish their collective work. Now the album Celebrate, released by their band Slip, is here. A special tribute performance, backed up by local band the Outlaws and a cover band of The Cure, will premiere at Dargaville’s Northern Wairoa Boating Club on Saturday, January 18 at 7.30pm. Tickets and copies of the album are available from slipbandnz.com.

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 To end 2019 and begin 2020 in the way they mean to go on, Dargaville Rotary Club members gathered just before the holidays to disburse funds raised from their annual Christmas raffles. Partnering up with Kaipara Abuse Prevention and the local Dargaville Food Bank, the members of the club sold tickets throughout town to support both worthy causes. Cheques were presented to help them both continue their charitable works.

Looking back, and looking forward

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER January 7 - 2020

The news in 2019 has been at times entertaining, confronting, and always interesting. Here, where your local newspaper is made each week, we have seen stories of sadness and triumph, growth, learning, struggle, debate and inspiration throughout the year. However, most of all, we’ve seen an upward trend as our part of New Zealand continues to grow. General Manager, Deb Wright, says she has similar expectations for 2020 and expresses the hope that all those reading these words in our first edition for the year have enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season or are still doing so. “To all our readers, advertisers and supporters, welcome back to another year, which we hope will be prosperous and positive for you. We want to take this opportunity to invite you to share your stories with us so we can make your successes the talk of the Kaipara in 2020.” As we start a new year, we’ve used this edition to showcase a retrospective of 2019 as seen from a Kaipara perspective. Gathered together in this volume are some of the biggest stories of the past year through a local lens. While nationally, 2019 will be remembered for upheavals like the Christchurch shootings and the eruption of White Island, along with victories in sports, political intrigues and the highlights of arts and culture. Close to home we have had a very interesting twelve months as well. We’ve seen new bridges open to speed transit through

the Kaipara’s heartland, new initiatives to boost growth in the provinces come down from central government. Our locals have taught Wellington a thing or two about training a new crop of builders to assuage our nation’s housing squeeze. We’ve seen sporting triumphs, academic victories, big celebrations and mourned the passing of well-loved and noteworthy community members. A new council has been elected, with the promise of greater community involvement in our local governance. By no means least, we’ve seen a year of artistic success as well, from our Kaipara Art Awards entrants to a wellpatronised wearable arts spectacular, to the growth of the theatrical community as our stage performers go from strength to strength. From all of our team to all of you — welcome to 2020. Happy New Year. We promise to continue bringing you the local issues that matter, and the local stories that help build a sense of community, each week without fail, direct to your letterbox. Who knows what will feature in our retrospective next year? If you’re lucky, it may very well be you! 

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Power to the provinces

 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones met with Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith at Otamatea Marae in early February for a welcome announcement. More than $28 million of government funding was coming to the Kaipara thanks to the Provincial Growth Fund and projects associated with it. Mayor Smith called it ‘a kick start for the Kaipara’, and all year long new aspects of this windfall made headlines. New wharves for harbour transport, new initiatives for more profitable and productive farming and an emphasis on tourism were all talking points stemming from this regional development programme.

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Historic church’s rosy future

 This year has been a major one in the history of Matakohe’s pioneer church and surrounds. A joint project by Kauri Museum staff and volunteers, Heritage Roses Northland, Tasman Bay Roses, the Coates Memorial Church and the Matakohe Cemetery Committee brightened up the area with a heritage rose garden in January. It led through to additional works in October, which saw the establishment of a new public bathroom as a new cycle route links Matakohe via the old one-lane bridges to the region’s cycle network.

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 Northland Field Days dawned to clement weather and big crowds, who once again flocked to Dargaville’s annual expo of all things rural to check out the attractions and see new developments in agriculture. Big winners on the day included best new exhibitors Advance Build, who auctioned a new home on-site, and timber sports champ Karl Bowman who wowed audiences in the logging arena amid tough competition. Richard Smith roared to victory in a well-attended tractor pull. The rain stayed away to allow patrons an uninterrupted multi-day festival of enjoying local food, browsing stalls and checking out the cutting edge in vehicles and machines for the farm.

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Life savers hit the road

 Northland’s MP Matt King, Mayor Jason Smith and top representatives from St John gathered to bless a new arrival to Dargaville’s ambulance fleet in August. Dargaville’s St John ambulance service officially dedicated their new Volkswagen rapid response unit, with primary donors Pub Charity present to celebrate this significant advancement. This move came at the same time as the delivery of a similar unit to Maungaturoto, and the announcement of extra resources to ‘double crew’ each ambulance in the fleet. Through the year St John continued to work hard in the Kaipara, offering life-saving assistance to those in need.

Making their voice heard

 Farmers took direct action to show the government their dissatisfaction with policy decisions on topics such as carbon neutrality, citing the impact such laws would have on the viability of farming in the future. From Ruawai, where tractors gathered, and impassioned speeches were given to large crowds, the protests grew and developed, echoing the words of MP Matt King: “We’re showing solidarity, we’re showing we’re together for one another, and hopefully this will be picked up around the country and other rural towns.” A second-round of local protests later in the year saw tractors and combine harvesters take to the streets of Dargaville in protest, with the issue still ongoing as 2020 arrives.

Two new rescue helicopters

 The Kaipara’s unwavering support for our rescue helicopter crews continued in fine fashion for 2019. In May, it was announced that the 2018 appeal saw the Northland community raise a record amount to support the rescue chopper trust — a total of $385,000. It allowed two new Sikorsky medical helicopters to join the fleet, boosting the ability of the service to save lives and rush people to hospital care from wherever disaster strikes. Throughout the year, new helipads were installed in many locations to make this a smoother process, including a large facility in Maungaturoto.

Pitching in for Paparoa

 Paparoa’s Rapid Relief Team was formed to provide assistance in all in cases of disaster. They proved to be a force for good in another essential way last February. As the Paparoa Medical Society tried to raise funds to bring vital medical services to the town, the RRT crew swung into action, organising a barbecue and offering to raise funds. When the chairperson of the medical centre’s committee came to say a big thank you, however, he found a cheque for $55,000 waiting. An additional $1,700 was raised then and there over the grill, leading to the early opening of a new medical hub for Paparoa.

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Victory behind the wheel  Young Maungaturoto speedway racer Ben Morrison was cheered on for his success in July, as he stepped up to win the title of Rookie of the Year in the TQ class. Contending with older drivers and handling a custom-built speedway track car in a full powerslide was light work for the teen sportsman, who was helped along in his plans to race another successful season and perhaps even reach the USA by local realtor Gary Morris of First National Roper and Jones, hosting a big fundraiser in Ben’s honour.

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Bridges open for transit

 March saw 700 citizens walk across the new Matakohe bridges, a project that clocked in at $39 million. It replaced a pair of one-lane bridges long decried as a bottleneck for both safety and transport. With the new bridges in place, transit times have been cut, and the old bridges incorporated into a scenic cycleway. The project would go on to win a major award for its designers. The two structures have been officially named Piringa Tahi (bringing together as one — the large bridge) and Te Ao Marama Hou (moving from the past to the future — the small bridge).

Big wins for small students  Maungaturoto Primary School was named Sport Northland’s Energize School of the year in early August. The prize was a ‘shopping spree’ for new sports equipment. Sports teacher Julia Neal put together a slideshow on school activities and is seen here on the left receiving a large cheque from Energize coordinator Shawni Paniona — helped by her seven-month-old son, Rize. It was not the last big win for a local primary school in 2019. Dargaville Primary School would go on to win a national contest with Rabobank for a new school garden. In Matakohe, a young student named Ethan would have his first picture book professionally published, and in Ruawai, our reporter caught up with Life Education’s Harold the Giraffe.

 Dargaville’s Wearable Arts extravaganza exploded onto the stage (and beyond) in 2019, with the addition of a full, psychedelic ‘lightscape’ framing the creative works of the Kaipara’s top designers. With the Municipal Building lit up in moving patterns and colours, and the interior of the town hall similarly transformed, three big shows combining performance, music, art and inspiration set the bar high for 2020. It was a big year for the arts in general, with back to back exhibitions across multiple media at local galleries, culminating in the Kaipara Art Awards exhibition both in Mangawhai and Dargaville, as well as the aforementioned Wearable Arts and events spanning music, poetry and more.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Who put the rabble in charge?

Mangawhai gets set to grow

 by Matt King, Member of Parliament for Northland

I have seen it all in my time as a police officer and a member of parliament. Moreover, what continues to astonish me, particularly lately, is how small groups of troublemakers and rabble-rousers can intimidate entire streets and even communities while the government strips authorities of their powers to act against them. Our primary public housing provider, Housing New Zealand, has under the ‘guidance’ of the present government enacted a zero-eviction policy even for the most extreme cases. Cases such as the tenant who has been visited by the police 80 times in the last three years! Moreover, it is happening in Dargaville. During one of my recent visits to Dargaville, I was briefed on the troubles and ongoing problems being caused by the tenants of four state houses in three streets in the town. Complaints about them include intimidating behaviour, theft, drugs, fighting and booze-fuelled partying. Neighbours the media and I spoke to won’t give their names — such is the fear factor caused by this small rabble. So, what are the authorities doing about these tenants? Well, the police say they are in ongoing discussions with them. Housing

New Zealand says they are doing the same. Nevertheless, they both also say the same — beyond ‘talking’ to the tenants; there is very little they can do. Their hands are tied by legislation, largely enacted by the present government, that comes down firmly on the side of tenants, even if it is at the expense of landlords, other Housing New Zealand tenants and the surrounding community. Housing New Zealand’s zeroeviction policy is a farce. It means tenants such as those causing trouble in Dargaville are allowed to continue to do so while someone in Housing New Zealand or higher up has decided that the problem can be solved by referral to addiction services. I am not too sure how many police, let alone neighbours, would agree with that. My view is that the zero-eviction policy should be revoked. We should give police and other authorities more powers, not fewer, to take swift and effective action against those who cause and continue to cause so much trouble in our communities. It is not hard-line politicking — it is common sense, and it is overdue.

 Mangawhai changed forever with the turning of a single shovelful of dirt in April. Mayor Jason Smith ceremonially broke ground on a substantial new development situated between the coastal town’s heads and village precincts, set to host commercial, residential and retail growth alongside a light industrial precinct, and future provisions for schooling, retirement living and health care. It could swell the population of future Mangawhai by 3,000 citizens, and Mayor Smith called the bold vision of developers, Viranda holdings, a ‘coming of age project’ for the Kaipara.

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 After a closely run election campaign, which saw a recount for one of the available seats at the Kaipara District Council’s table, the people welcomed a new group of civic leaders in early November, who swore to fulfil their duties as advocates for their constituencies at a ceremony in Dargaville’s town hall. Re-elected mayor Jason Smith laid out the gameplan; to carry the district forward into the next decade with growth and vision in mind. It was not the end of changes in our local council, as a portfolio reassignment followed a month later amid the council’s top executives, redistributing important jobs for greater efficiency.

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This elevated four bedroom home is so close to the beach you can see the boats in the harbour and smell the sea from your deck. An idyllic spot depicted by the famous NZ artist, Dick Frizzell. A silver framed Dick Frizzell print is included in the sale and shows this cream coloured property in the centre of the picture. Set on the Whakapirau hillside on 2032 sqm of land, well stocked with a variety of fruit trees and other plantings. Separate garage, garden shed and sleepout. With a good tidy up, there is plenty of scope to make this home your own special place. Price $549,000. Call Gary today to arrange a viewing 021 902 087.

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Fire brigades branch out A new park for Te Kopuru

 For Mangawhai’s volunteer fire brigade, November marked a new beginning as members of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, community leaders and dignitaries gathered to open a brand new, custom-built fire station for the town. Action ensued as a live fire emergency was called in during the proceedings. Nevertheless, the brigade took it in stride and completed proceedings with the planting of a ceremonial kowhai tree in the station’s grounds. Other firefighters in the region had cause to celebrate for different reasons; Te Kopuru gained a rapid response vehicle, the chief officer of Ruawai earned his long service gold star medal, and recently Dargaville took delivery of a new fire engine. Of equal importance; this has been a top year for new volunteers stepping up to help.

Headed for a festive finish

 All across the Kaipara, Christmas parties and Santa Parades heralded the coming of the festive season. There were carols in parks, special holiday market days, decorated trees and fun days for the kids, but one stand out was Dargaville’s Silver Fern Farms Community Whanau Day. This event, originally conceived of by one of the town’s most valuable local employers as a way to say thanks to the wider community, has become a full-on festival of fun during the years. In 2019 families enjoyed a dip in the town’s pools, a giant barbecue, inflatable slides and bouncy castles, music, games, horse rides and more courtesy of Silver Fern Farms, with helping hands from the Tamariki Collective adding to the fun.

 A Sunday afternoon in May was the perfect time to open Te Kopuru’s brand new activity park, designed by and for the local kids. The small town on the Pouto Peninsula turned out in force to celebrate the inauguration of new recreation facilities, including a new street basketball court, climbing equipment and more. This event was also one of the first to gather core members of what has grown to be the Dargaville Tamariki Collective. A team of organisations and groups who mastermind fun events for families to enjoy together. School kids submitted imaginative plans for future upgrades of the park to be installed progressively.

Law’s arm gets longer  In an announcement that confirms Dargaville’s status as a growing town, local police confirmed that they would commence 24/7 coverage in November, providing a significant boost for the forces of law and order. More officers mean shorter response times, and safer communities, as well as recognition of the burgeoning population both in and around Dargaville the move was met with approval Reuben Cohen (pictured). Police had a busy year through 2019, not only enforcing the law and promoting safety but also helping enact the government’s buy-back amnesty scheme for semiautomatic and prohibited firearms.

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It’s the start of a new year and the start of a new decade. The 20s are here, and that means ample opportunity to make some resolutions that this time, you’re definitely going to keep. Not surprisingly, there have been many international studies into the psychology behind new year’s resolutions, and why the symbolic beginning of the earth’s rotation around the sun brings out an introspective mood in us human beings. As a species, which thrives on narrative and forward planning, we apparently love to tell ourselves stories that have happy endings. Stories like ‘I will go to the gym this year religiously, and lose 20 kilos. I will finish off that engine swap on the Mustang. I will renovate the kitchen and stop living in a construction site’. The key to keeping these promises, according to psychologists and researchers at both the University of Nottingham in England and UCLA Berkeley in the US, is the word SMART. Of those who make new year’s goals, only 10 per cent follow through without making them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound. Adding these criteria bumps it up to more than 50 per cent. In the case of getting on top of renovations, break it down to specific tasks. “I’ll finish this

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Back in action for 2020 It’s a big welcome back as holidays come to an end and the business of making this a prosperous and productive 2020 gets into full swing. Thankfully, many of our local professionals are already back and waiting to help with the top five projects for summer 2020. Many of us are ready to ‘hit the ground running’ with new year’s projects or have been inspired during the break to make some upgrades around the home. Nationwide, these are the most popular: 1. Update outdoor entertainment. The holidays may have poked holes in your careful plans to entertain all the rellies and friends. This time of year sees a massive upswing in people visiting hardware and outdoor suppliers to construct pergolas, shade sails, new barbecue areas, spa pool surrounds and pizza ovens. Top tip — take a look at what was really a shortfall during the holidays — things like shade, seating, barbecue capacity or even off-street parking. The rest can wait until later in the year. 2. Beat the heat. The hottest part of the year is still to come, with work and school back in session. Time to finally get those air conditioners installed; it’s well past the point of being an early adopter for tried and tested heat pump technology. 3. Mow smart. Summer’s dry lawns will soon give way to more growth, especially with a little rain. Why make a huge job of it? New Year’s resolution number three is to get the right ride-on mower for your acreage, and a powerful trimmer as well. Two tools that are never, ever regretted when they are taken out of the shed. 4. Check your home’s value and improve it. The new year will see new valuations coming through for local homes. You may find that a buoyant market has increased the value of your property. It might mean it’s a good time to discuss

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January 7 - 2020

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

WHAT’S ON?

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

Dargaville

Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert – 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. Alcoholics Anonymous – If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop maybe we can help. Regular Weekly meetings in Dargaville. Phone 09 439 5248 or 0800 228 6757. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group – meets third Tuesday of the month 10–11.30am at St John Ambulance Hall Dargaville. Phone Maxine (Kaipara Community Adviser) 022 916 068. Arapohue Tennis Club – Social tennis Mon nights 6.15-Dark. Courts at Mititai Road, Arapohue A&P Showgrounds. Come along & join in. Enquiries Ph 09 439 2512 or 09 439 2154. Art classes – 7–9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255. Blokart Sailing – Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Community Lunch – Every Thursday noon–1.30 pm at Riverside Christian Centre, 1 Beach Road. Free lunch available to all. Transport available in town. Ph 09 439 8887. Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information. Dargaville Bridge Club – Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Memorial Park, Logan Street. Call Peter 022 405 6439. Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau – 37 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville open weekdays 10am to 1pm. Ph 09 439 6100 email dargaville@cab.org.nz. Dargaville Day Badminton – Mondays 10am at the Town Hall (back entrance). Call Lynley Clements

ph 439 8160 or Anneke van der Putte ph 027 334 5515. Dargaville Embroidery Group – third Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm, Contact Rosemary 09 439 0656 for more information. Dargaville Militaria Collectors Club - Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800. Dargaville Quilters – Meet third Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville (old CMA building). New members welcome. Phone 09 439 1598. Dargaville Senior Net – Open Day on the third Monday of the month at 1pm. All welcome Contact Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452. Dargaville Women’s Club – Meet third Thursday of every month 10am at Memorial Park Kiosk. New members welcome, phone Marilyn 09 439 6648. Drop-in Centre – Tuesdays 10am–noon at the Town Hall in foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776. Floral Art Club – meet third Wednesday of the month at the Greenways Centre Tirarau Street, 1pm. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Justices of the Peace Signing Desk – Justices of the Peace will be available on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Dargaville Library from 11am–1pm. Kaipara Grey Power – Every third Friday of the month. Dargaville Methodist Church. More info call June 09 439 1736. Kaihu Valley Music Club – Every third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827. Kaipara Budgeting Service – Free and Confidential Monday to Friday 9am–1pm, back of the Lighthouse Church, 80 Normanby St. Dargaville. Ph 09 439 8592.

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Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra – Wednesdays 6–7pm New members are welcome - either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634. Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614. Kumarani Productions – Tuesdays 6–7.30pm Youth class. Tuesdays 8–9.30pm Fire Jam. Thursday 10.30–noon under 5s movement & balance class. Thursday 4–-5.30pm performance youth group. 15 Onslow Street. Call 09 439 5152. Leisure Marching – Dargaville Town Hall, Tuesday 3.45–4.45pm anyone interested phone Elizabeth 027 283 1280. Mainly Music – Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club – 1st Sunday each month. Scout hall, Onslow St 1–4pm, enquiries ph Bruce 09 439 5513. Northern Wairoa Cake Decorators Club – meet every second Tuesday of the month at 7pm, February - November. All welcome, phone Lynn 09 439 0751. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights – Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings. Northern Wairoa Lions Club Inc – Business meeting first Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Lions Centre, Hokianga Road. Northern Wairoa Young Farmers – meet second Thursday of every month, for more information check out our Facebook page. Northland Kenpo Karate – Self Defence School. Adults and children. Phone Ron on 021 567 607. NWMRSA Variety Music Club – Meet 2nd Sunday of every month at RSA club rooms, 12-4pm, gold coin donation appreciated. Ph 09 439 8164 after 11.45am for courtesy van pick up. NZ 60s Up Movement – Dargaville Social Meetings Held at the Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact president Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Peggy Purls in our Community – Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street. Petanque – Mondays at 10am at the Sports Complex. Phone 09 439 7798. Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi Chuan – M,T,W & Sat Ph Nick (Both) 021 439 673 Stuart (Kempo) 027 536 2904 Joanne (Tai Chi) 021 850 998.

Squash Club Night – Wednesday nights from 6.30pm at Dargaville Rugby and Sports Club contact Karen Morgan 021 190 5639. Stitches and Craft – 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. The Dargaville Menz Shed – Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week 10am–3pm. New members welcome. For more info phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Wednesday Crafts – Every Wednesday 10am to noon at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session. Contact Judy 439 4605 or Linda 439 5264.

Matakohe

Rintoul Collection — A new exhibition of Maori taonga from the Rintoul Collection at The Kauri Museum, Church Street Matakohe phone 09 431 7417.

Paparoa

Northland Circus Festival 2020 — January 10, 11 and 12 2020. Paparoa War Memorial Hall and A&P showgrounds, State Highway 12, Paparoa. For more information visit circuskumarani.co.nz/web/ncf.html or call 09 439 5152.

Tinopai

Tinopai Fishing Contest 2020 — Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Tinopai School, 1913 Tinopai Rd, Matakohe. For entries and enquiries call 09 431 7182.

Markets

Dargaville Riverside Market – Corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays noon–4pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on Facebook. Mangawhai Village Market – Every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917. Dargaville Monthly Market – 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243. Kaihu Hall Market Day – Saturday, January 11 2020, 10am start at the hall. Call May 027 405 2240. Paparoa Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa. Ruawai Market Day – Fourth Sunday of the month. Ruawai Four Square car park 9am to 1pm. Contact Cathryn text 022 631 0644. Te Kopuru Market – 1st Sunday of the month starting in February 2020, 9am to noon, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

Kaipara Service Directory ALL BIKES DARGAVILLE

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

Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625

Aoroa Poultry Free range eggs

Daphne and Bernie

021 262 1080 or 022 363 7991 MPI REG 167 Pouto Road, Dargaville, Kaipara aoroa-poultry@gmx.com

ATJ

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

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

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

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

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Andrew Turner

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

CONTRACT FENCING

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

C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

Ed’s Floorsanding New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician

Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

0274 914 091

or 09 436 3929 www.floorsandingnorth.co.nz

– Mobile Engineering Services – – Specialised Welding and Fabricating – – Media Blasting and Painting –

PH: 021 415 259 OR 09 973 3440 648 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd, Hakaru

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Kaipara Service Directory Funeral Packages from $2,249

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

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

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

OPENING HOURS: Wed & Thurs – 10am-2pm Fri & Sat – 9am-4pm (Or by appointment) Don Lawson – 021 983 560

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Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Septic Farms, Subdivisions & more MacJimray Services are the CallSeptic GaryCleaning Whippy today!

septic tank cleaning specialists in your 469 district. gary@kccontracting.co.nz • 027 8079 Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

Conditions apply ALL T HE B IG NAM E S , INCLUDING:

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CERTIFIED PLUMBER

Fannons

J Kelliher

For Menswear

P: 027 494 2919 Workshop: 09 439 6577

Workwear

Teamwear

52 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Kirstin Lawson – 021 983 565

KAURI COAST CONTRACTING LTD

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available

Phone: 0508 623 374

09 439 8946 jackfannons@gmail.com

www.greenspaceplants.co.nz greenspaceplants@outlook.com @greenspaceplantsnz 243A Mountain Road, Kaiwaka

FOR ALL YOUR FENCING REQUIREMENTS Contact: 1Sum Fencing Contractors Steve Nathan ph (09) 439 6633 or (027) 272 7968 kahuparere@xtra.co.nz

C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

Kaipara Flooring Co.

“When only the best will do” Locally owned and operated, and with over 18 years experience in the industry Vanessa Parker & Mehgan Wright are ready to support you with all your Property Investment needs.

Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends. Residential & Commercial Q Card Finance Approved. 6–18 month terms. 6 Mths interest free.

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

KAURI COAST LAUNDRETTE WASHING MACHINES AND DRYERS

OPEN 7 DAYS

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

Phone: 09 422 2587 Email: admin@kaiparanorthpropertymanagement.nz www.kaiparanorthpropertymanagement.nz

ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP OR DELIVERY PH 09 439 0209 | 109 Victoria St, Dargaville

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Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

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

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

09 431 8440 021 125 1576

MP & RA

CONTRACTORS

4 TONNE -DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 Email: mprabrownecontractors@gmail.com

Nick Christiansen Tree Services Phone: 021 439 673

• Trees • Shrubs • Hedges • Vines • Felling • Trimming • Reducing • Pruning •Dargaville owned and operated

30 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

• ALL TYPES OF SIGNS • LOCALLY BASED

021 162 0708

ivanmarsh1@gmail.com

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

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• Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as

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

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth) All Services & Maintenance Available

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

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

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

January 7 - 2020

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Kaipara Service Directory SUE CRUMP TRAVEL BROKER OPTOMETRISTS

HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED

THURSDAY’S 10.30AM — 4.00PM Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS

PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON 027 437 6521

TK DIGGERS

THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR

027 432 0588

Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

Previously United Travel Dargaville

sue@youwhangarei.co.nz

Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage

Ameet Maharaj Phone: 022 172 3327 maharaj.ameet@gmail.com 12 tonner tilt bucket, good rates, own transporter Great service Northland wide

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

Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

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

100%NZ

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AIRCONDITIONING R E F R I G E R A T& IREFRIGERATION ON

SPECIALISTS IN: HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING | REFRIGERATION RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Registered electrician

We Do it Right... Professional Workmanship 4 Totara Street, Dargaville

P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 14 January 2020 edition is Monday 13 January 2020

For Sale

Storage

5 METRE Fyran boat. 40 H.P. Yamaha. Phone C. T. Somers 09 439 8185

SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. Email: dargavilleselfstorage@gmail.com, dargavillestorage. co.nz

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara - car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573. TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m3 onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

Trade & Services WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

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

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

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

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

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

Grazing GRAZING LAND wanted with or without house. Dargaville surrounds. Any size considered. Phone 09 439 5080.

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

Garage Sale KULJISH TRADERS secondhand shop, 20c Edward Street, now open 9.30–3.30 Tuesday, Thursdays & Sundays, furniture, homeware, collectibles & more.

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

GARAGE SALE

DENISE CLARK

Saturday 11 January 2020, 9am-12pm 1 Clearview Close, Dargaville (off Panorama Place) Please park on Hokianga Road

Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

Septic Tank Services EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

GLEN’S GLASS & Joinery Services - Phone 021 0234 7086 - glensglass2018@gmail.com OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $465.75 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Wanted

Work Wanted EX SHAREMILKER available for relief milking or part time farm work (fencing etc). Dargaville area. Other areas by arrangement. Phone 021 0833 5139 evenings.

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

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

Security

Phone or Txt Paul

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

027 271 2022

Kaipara Lifestyler

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

Livestock

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020 MATAKOHE SALE

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

Friday 10th January 12 Noon Start

TOKATOKA

60 x Wnr WH & Ang X Steers 50 x Wnr Frsn Bulls 100 x Wnr WH & Ang X Heifers

For Rent

Allan Swindlehurst 027 493 2844 Blair Sidwell 021 325 325 Donald McKenzie 021 754 174 Noel Baker 027 455 5828

3 BEDROOM freshly decorated home with double garage. Quiet neighbourhood, excellent neighbours. 1.3km from PO. Ideally suited for professional couple/ family. Strictly no dogs. $385pw + water, 4 weeks bond. Email adc6@windowslive.com with your details/ circumstance. Long term & prefer non smokers.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER January 7 - 2020

CLASSIFIEDS Situations Vacant

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 14 January 2020 edition is Monday 13 January 2020 Public Notices

Experienced excavator operator required for full-time position with our roading contracting company.

ARE YOU finding all this technology a bit hard to cope with? SeniorNet can help you with your tablet, phone or computer, just call Heather 09 439 4452 or Dot 09 439 1711 for more info.

Based in Dargaville. Experienced on 2 tonne to 20 tonne machines is essential. Capable of working unsupervised in civil earthworks, forestry, roading and farm work. WTR licence essential, class 4 or 5 licence preferred.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS if you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop maybe we can help. Regular weekly meetings in Dargaville. Phone 09 439 5248 or 0800 228 6757.

Position available from January 2020

LOVE REMEMBERS my holy Sabbath, Romans 3:31, Matthew 5:17-19. 1 John: 2: 3-5

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

Phone: Richard 027 498 4133 Email: richard@harrisoncontracting.co.nz

LANG, Jimmy (1949-2019) The Lang family invite you to celebrate the life of Jimmy at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Saturday 18 January at 1pm. We ask that you bring your thoughts and fondest memories of him.

COF INSPECTOR WANTED Agridustrial is looking for a certified COF Inspector or someone who meets the requirements to become one. Located between Mangawhai and Kaiwaka. If you would like to know more please contact Tina 09 431 2148 or 021 203 3169, or email your CV to agridustrial@gmail.com

Robertson Noel

Adrienne and David, Bryce and Raewyn, Julianne and families sincerely thank all who expressed sympathy following the recent death of our cherished Dad. The phone calls, floral tributes, cards, baking, visits and attendance at the funeral were all gratefully appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our thanks for the overwhelming love and kindness shown.

Public notice

YOUR FITNESS CENTRE ARE YOU THE PERSON FOR US? Are you passionate about Fitness & Health and really get a buzz out of assisting people to achieve results? If you have experience in sales and instruction in the Fitness Industry, great but not essential. We will train you to a minimum of Fitness Instructor Qualification. We require an enthusiastic and self motivated person who can work varied hours, and loves to use their initiative.

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Mark Willy & Kay Smith of Baylys Beach, have made application to the District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 101–103 Victoria St, Dargaville. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 1am the following day.

We would love to hear from you so email Brian at briansgym@xtra.co.nz

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

TIP TRUCK & TRAILER DRIVER

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

Due to our current workload, we are seeking a driver for our, roading contracting company based in Dargaville. Must be experienced in all aspects of bulk haulage & spreading metal. Class 5 licence essential. WTR not essential but would be preferred. January start. www.harrisoncontracting.co.nz Phone: Richard 027 498 4133 Email: richard@harrisoncontracting.co.nz

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.

Avoid Drink Driving BE THE SOBER D FOr a nIGHT

Situations Vacant

WE HAVE A SALES ROLE AVAILABLE! Do you like to talk to people? Do you know how to use a computer? Do you know how to use a phone? Did you answer yes to all of these questions? Then you can do sales. It’s as easy as picking up a phone and talking to someone!

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Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz

NEW YEAR NEW OPPORTUNITY WE NEED A NEW RECEPTIONIST FOR 2020! MAKE IT YOUR RESOLUTION TO CALL US TODAY!

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