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Whanau Day celebrated Celebrating awards success
Staff at the Kaipara Lifestyler and its publishers, NorthSouth Multi Media, are this week celebrating …
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Bands seeking Rockquest support
Otamatea High School musicians will be to the fore at this year’s Northland Regional Final …
p Families were celebrated on Sunday as part of Whanau Day. More than 150 people of all ages came to Selwyn Park in Dargaville for a range of activities including a skateboard competition, the Baylys Beach Africa Drummers, a talent quest, Circus Kumarani, a bouncy castle and a sausage sizzle. A number of family-oriented organisations such as Kaipara Suicide Awareness and Whanau Ora showcased their services.
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Bridges ‘death trap’ — Sabin u by Paul Campbell
Northland MP Mike Sabin says the two one-way river crossings on SH 12 at Matakohe “are a death trap in the Kaipara district”, and he’s holding a public meeting to update locals “on carnage (that) amounts to a social cost of what would be more than $70 million.”
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The single-lane Hardies and Anderson’s bridges were built in the 1930s and have not altered since, with locals from across the district calling for their re-alignment for decades. “I have spent a considerable amount of time researching in detail the
concerns raised about these bridges,” Mr Sabin said. “What is clear is that the locals are right to be concerned. They are not only a vital economic route for the highest performing primary goods producer of Northland’s economy — they are a death
trap. My inquiries have established that at least 10 people have been killed in crashes at, or leading up to these bridges and many more have been seriously injured.” continued on page 7 …
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Rapt with Ruawai’s effort A Ruawai couple’s fundraising efforts have paid off big time for Ronald McDonald House. Eloise and Adam Barlow organised mufti days at Ruawai Primary and Ruawai College and collected money in Ruawai township with three year old son Israel during RMH’s nationwide appeal, raising $2,415.40. “We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed,” said Eloise. “We were totally blown away by the response we received and no one said no.” In the Upper North Island $50,000 was raised and nationally $209,000 was raised during the fundraiser. The money goes towards the operation of RMHs in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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When a well-meaning priest hears too much during a confession, he must face both the threat of retribution and the dark forces gathering around him. A standout performance by Brendan Gleeson, backed up by Chis O’Dowd - this time taking a more serious priestly role than his comic turn in ‘Father Ted’.
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p The Northern Wairoa Lions Club held its annual changeover function last month at which all its officers continued in their current roles. Jean Johnson (third from left) remains as president for a second year. Ms Johnson is the owner of Jean Johnson Realty and the principal of Ray White Dargaville.
House Of Magic
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Return to a magical, animated Viking kingdom and catch up with all your favourite characters from the first blockbuster ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ movie and the hit TV series. With the dragonriders’ secret out, fame presents its own challenges, and a new threat arises...
What We Do in the Shadows
What happens when Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Jemaine Clement and a host of Kiwi comic talent take on the vampire myth? The answer sure isn’t Twilight! Join us for a special ‘Camp’s Night Out’ party this Thursday to celebrate the release of this hilarious comedy. Fancy dress and bookings essential for the 8pm premier screening (or possibly screaming).
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Edge Of Tomorrow
Tom Cruise stars in this sci-fi action spectacular, in which evil aliens plot an invasion of Earth. What happens when a lowly ‘grunt’ on the human side discovers he has the ability to die and ‘respawn’ like a character in a shoot ‘em up computer game?
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Set in a west Auckland service station, this is a touching story of family, hope and the ties which bind - as well as a cracking good piece of local film making from an up and coming cinematographer.
Belle
Belle is the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed-race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay, raised by her great uncle Lord Mansfield. Even though she grows up in a lifestyle of privilege and wealth, her skin colour means she is not accepted in society.
p The first skateboarding competition was held at Selwyn Park over the weekend as part of Whanau Day. The competition featured local skaters who were keen to show off their moves. From left: Arnold, Shann, Shane (front), Finn and Tama were all rewarded for their efforts, with Tama the winner on the day. Shann and Finn were placed second and third respectively.
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Celebrating awards success Appeal lodged against Staff at the Kaipara Lifestyler and its publishers, Dargaville based NorthSouth Multi Media, are this week celebrating significant success at the New Zealand Community Newspaper Association’s annual awards night held in Wellington last week. The Kaipara Lifestyler was named as runner up to another NSMM publication, the South Island based The Record, in the Most Improved Newspaper category for community newspapers with a circulation of 7,500 to 20,000. The Record went on to take out the overall title picking up the Frank Veale Memorial Award for Most Improved Newspaper. The judges also commended the Lifestyler for its 2013 Holiday Issue, which was an entrant in the p CNA President John Spring, with NorthSouth Multi Media general manager Deb Wright and Kent Caddick, Community Involvement editor of The Record category at the awards. NSMM reporters, Denise Gunn for 70 independent publishers of weekly, the Taranaki and Manawatu Farming bi-weekly and monthly community Lifestyles and Kent Caddick for The newspaper publications and over 300 Record were also singled out by the entries were received for this year’s judges for their work in the Best Senior awards across 14 categories. ¢ Journalist category. NSMM general manager Deb Wright Otamatea Repertory Theatre presents said the company was delighted at the success at the awards. “The CNA awards are a strong indicator of how our publications are tracking against other publications from the top independent newspaper publishers from all over the country. “To achieve such national recognition tells us and our loyal advertising clients that we are up there with the best in the country and all of our staff should be very proud of that.” The NZCNA is made up of independent newspaper publishers throughout New Zealand and has been running for over 50 years. It represents around SHOW DATES: July 12, 18 & 25 at 7:30pm July 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 2:00pm Northpower is pleased to announce that the Statement of Corporate Intent for the financial year ending 31 March 2015 is now available for the public. Northpower’s accountability requirements in the SCI are agreed annually with the Board of Trustees of Northpower Electric Power Trust. The SCI outlines objectives, major activities and performance targets for the upcoming financial year. http://northpower.com/about/disclosures
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Mangawhai court decision u by Colin Patterson
Mangawhai ratepayers protesting over rate hikes to pay for the EcoCare scheme are appealing a High Court ruling the rates are valid. Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association chairman Bruce Rogan said an appeal was lodged last week, although he says the judgement will not become valid until Justice Paul Heath has considered submissions from lawyers for the association and the Kaipara District Council in a teleconference this week. He adds that if progress is made and the parties can agree on the wording of declarations, the appeal will be withdrawn. Kaipara District Council commission chair, John Robertson, is disappointed the association has decided to appeal. ‘”We had approached with an offer to end the litigation. We need to look to the future and stop spending money on lawyers.”
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Mr Rogan says Justice Heath said the council should consult with the community before it made final decisions on rates. But it did not do so. “They can’t be trusted and they should be held to account by the High Court.” Because the legality of rates remains unclear, the association is advising its members not to pay, though they were due on June 30. ¢
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Come along and perform or just listen and enjoy. We have a pianist who will accompany you if necessary. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933 for more info. Promoted and sponsored by the Performing Arts section of the Dargaville Arts Association.
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Ideas submitted for Memorial Park u by Colin Patterson
Ten submissions on the use of Memorial Park in Dargaville have been made as Kaipara District Council produces a draft management plan. The park was established in 1919 in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War and has become the main ground for football in the Northern Wairoa area, as well as a range of other sporting codes. Apart from playing fields it includes a large bush area. “Memorial Park is a high-use area. When you have a lot of requests for use, you need a plan to help make decisions between competing requests,” said council spokeswoman, Barbara Ware. Ms Ware says there was significant agreement across submissions
including protection of the bush reserve. “Other suggestions included adding a pedestrian/cycle track around the park; improving security; ensuring any development makes allowance for vehicle parking; planting the edge of the Kaihu River with native kahikatea trees to replace the Manchurian rice grass; allowing caravans to park or stay at the park overnight; involving schools and community groups in restoring the bush area and river margins; and planting kauri trees in the bush reserve.” Once a draft Reserve Management Plan has been prepared, it will be available for public submissions before a final Reserve Management Plan is adopted by council.
Bands seeking Rockquest support u by Paul Campbell
Otamatea High School musicians will be to the fore at this year’s Northland Regional Final of the Smokefree Rockquest.
p Otamatea High School band Mile Zero (from left) Thomas Macdonald, Jim Bokma, George Gent and Cameron Gill — hoping to win a place in the national final of the Smokefree Rockquest
Beneath the Surface Last week the Council adopted its Annual Plan for the year that begins on 01 July 2014. As we did last year, we have budgeted for a small surplus. Overall, the Council will be rating for an increase of 2.5 percent in revenue sourced from rates. This will flow through to the changes that property owners will see in their rate notices. Your property may receive a rate increase above or below this figure, for this is an average. the management of council’s debt All going to plan, we will end the financial year on 30 June 2015 with debt down to just under $76 million, a $4 million reduction from three years earlier. That is good news. Interest rates are trending up, so it is important that we manage Kaipara’s debt down. More litigation, more cost Last week Council considered the guidance provided by Justice Heath in his judgement in the case between the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) and the Council. The Court reprimanded the Council for past breaches of the law, but otherwise found substantially in Council’s favour. We accepted his decisions, and expected the MRRA to do so also. Regrettably, the MRRA have filed an appeal against the key decisions of the Court. This is disruptive for your Council, as yet again we will need to invest time and money defending these proceedings, this time in the Court of Appeal. Council has now received a letter from the MRRA stating that they might consider withdrawal of the appeal or components of it if Council meets certain demands. These demands include: •
That Council cancels certain rates and penalties. This is in spite of Parliament validating these same rates last year, and in spite of the High Court this year confirming that this validation process was legitimate.
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The setting up of a “joint committee” of Council and the MRRA to, among other things, “appoint an experienced receiver to act as a defacto receiver” to recover monies from parties that have contributed to the financial problems of the Council.
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This same Committee would determine what portion of the Council’s “general debt” is to be serviced by ratepayers, with the balance, one imagines, to be defaulted on.
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Council, thus ratepayers, pays the full MRRA legal costs from December 2012 to May 2014.
Commissioners governing the Kaipara District Council are required to operate the Council in a lawful and financially prudent manner. We must do so in an open, transparent and democratically accountable way. We cannot conduct the business of Council through ad hoc committees or side agreements with one particular constituency. Appointing the MRRA to help govern the Council through some “joint committee” is not lawful, appropriate, or useful. We do not need a receiver in Council – we are investigating accountability matters ourselves. Defaulting on debt would be most unwise and would impose substantial costs on ratepayers. We enjoy working with many community organisations in Kaipara, but our relationship with the MRRA has never got off the ground. The demands that this organisation comes out with are often impossible to accommodate. Kaipara District Council is getting itself back into good shape. We are lifting our financial and organisational performance year on year.
School bands Mile Zero and The Vybes, along with soloist Emma Scott Rankin, have been named as three of the 12 finalists for the July 4 event. They beat stiff competition from other schools, with 42 acts competing in the heats on June 8. Now in its 25th year, the quest has launched such Kiwi musicians as Kimbra, King Kapisi, Brooke Fraser and OpShop. It’s open to secondary schools all over the country, and every year attracts about 700 acts.
Contestants must write their own music. Otamatea High School has a strong tradition of rock music, with several bands making the final each year. Members of the public can support the young Kaipara musicians by voting for them in the People’s Choice award; text the name of the artist or band (lowercase, with no spaces) to 2567 before 8.30pm on July 4. The regional final will be held at Forum North in Whangarei on that date. ¢
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Ironically, the most significant imposition on Council’s progress today is the cost on ratepayers that the MRRA is creating through its litigious approach and its advocacy of withholding rates. We urge the MRRA executive to work with the Commissioners who were appointed by the Government to resolve the issues that led to Elected Members standing aside; to accept the determination of Members of Parliament from all sides of the House who passed the Validation Act; and to accept the decisions of the High Court.
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Countdown Dargaville has changes at the top u by Colin Patterson
As Dargaville gets ready to welcome its new Countdown supermarket, shoppers will also welcome a new manager.
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p Craig Unsworth (left) will take over from Snow Tane as Dargaville Countdown manager when the new supermarket opens on August 19
Snow Tane, who has managed the old supermarket for two years, will leave when the old store closes on August 18 and will hand over the reins to Craig Unsworth for the opening of the new store on the following day. Mr Tane started at the Dargaville Countdown in 1987 as grocery manager and second-in-charge of the store. He remained for 20 years before becoming a member of an Aucklandbased project team in 2007. He returned to Dargaville Countdown as manager in 2012. Mr Tane is leaving to become manager of the Tikipunga Countdown near Whangarei. He has a quick answer when asked what he will miss most about Dargaville. “The people, the customers. I love the customers. I know most of them.” However, Mr Tane will remain on his lifestyle block on Awakino Road with “one sheep, half-a dozen cows, and a
million chooks.” He also plans to remain active in the community, having in the past chaired the boards of trustees at Selwyn Park, Dargaville Intermediate and Dargaville High schools. Mr Tane is being replaced by Craig Unsworth who was previously manager of the Kensington Countdown in Whangarei. Mr Unsworth says the new store will be a huge improvement on its predecessor. “It will be welcomed by the community. We’ll have a bigger range of products and more space.” With its major competitor absent from Dargaville, Countdown has little competition in the area. But Mr Unsworth says that will not change what he does. “At the end of the day I want to serve the community. I want to give the community what it wants.” He says pricing structures in Dargaville — including specials — are the same as in other Countdown stores. ¢
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A club looking up u by Joanne Speechly
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Home to league, netball and touch rugby teams, the club has introduced a new U15 league squad this season, which is third on the table and could be looking at a place in the finals. Seven players have also been selected to try out for Northland’s representative team, the Northern Swords. Chris Fulop, who came on board to coach the U15s this season, says positive developments can be seen across the club. His son Daniel played for Dargaville High School’s 1st XIII in 2013 and went on to play for the U18 Bulls during the main season. He also captained the U17 Northern Swords team. “The Swords made history last year by coming third in the national competition. Four Swords players gained contracts to play in Australia and others have
ended up playing for Auckland teams. Several players, including Daniel, have been selected to attend the U18 Kiwis trials’ camp. “There is talent here — there are pathways through league, and the Australian NRL clubs look after their young players. They sign up kids from the age of 15, take them into their academies and look after their education. It’s pretty amazing.” It’s Not Okay sponsors Rugby League Northland and the club recently invited White Ribbon ambassador, Phil Paikea to share the anti-violence message with players. “We can acknowledge that our club has had a few problems but we want to do something about it — we want to take this campaign from logos on paper to the everyday and to the playing field,” Chris adds. ¢
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Bridges ‘death trap’ — Sabin The Matakohe Bridge Concern Committee was founded by a number of locals to campaign for the re-alignment of the bridges and a petition with more than 1500 signatures was handed to Mr Sabin earlier this year. “I have reviewed screeds of economic data, searched archives and records, interviewed locals, and undertaken Official Information Act p Matakohe’s one-way Hardies and Andersons Bridges have a horrifying legacy requests, which have most concerningly, uncovered a horrific legacy are now committed to a prioritisation of death and carnage dating back to process for this project for the next National Land Transport Programme the 1950s. “I recently presented what amounts to which runs from 2015 — 2018. a business case for re-alignment to the There is a long way to go and many Northland Road Transport Committee. I more hurdles, but I want to update locals am pleased that the Commissioners in on progress and the process ahead. I Kaipara have supported this by making welcome all interested to attend the it clear that this is their number one meeting at the Matakohe War Memorial roading priority and the RTC and NZTA Hall on Monday, July 21, at 6.30pm. ¢
Mid Winter Christmas $250 voucher winner Our massive mid winter Christmas draw really got Kaipara folks out and about, with literally thousands of entries flooding through our mailbox this month. But in the end there could only be one lucky winner, and when we entrusted the draw to the staff on deck at Dargavillle’s local Police station, the hand of fate plucked Dina Tetzner from the mix. Dina entered our draw at one of Dargaville’s hottest new stores, the Shoe Box, where she will now receive a $250 gift voucher to spend on new fashionable footwear. Congratulations from all of us here at your local newspaper — look out for more massive giveaways coming soon!
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says ina moovy the Boss sumtime’s watchis ona widescreen TV.) Speakin ofa TV too, didja see the AB’s deel ta those Poms ina rugby.? We hada TV ata vets an’ rilly enjoyed the games, but we a bit wurried about ole Ritchy Mcor playing wiv a brokin rib. I reckin he shud hava rest eh? Any, got the Ozzie’s ta beat. No problim eh? Anyway, Like I sed I’m back ona proppity an’ wile I mite be a bit slow on me feet, not ter wurry. As I spectid, Boss had his check book at tha Feel Daze, an’ tha big Red Quod wot be got at Dargyville ina summer has now gotta traylor ta tow behind. Wen me an’ Boss headed up to check them new lambs up that runoff, Sharlene slung a old cot matriss of yung Sophy’s, that’s there dorter, ona traylor an’ tole tha Boss he had drive a bit slow “So Billy duzzin’t get chucked aroun’.” An she’s got pork cracklin’ fer me tea!
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Be my Guest Rural New Zealand needs to wake up and take an active interest in the forthcoming general election. The National government is 22% ahead of their rivals Labour, but that majority can erode and disappear altogether by election day. History has shown that where voters are lethargic and don’t bother to take an interest, the outcome can be quite different to pre-election polling. Examples in the British election of Harold Wilson’s government against polling odds, the election of Jim Bolger’s National government in spite of prior poor polling where Jim Bolger declared, ‘bugger the polls’, demonstrates that in this year’s forthcoming election, everyone should make an effort to exercise their democratic right to vote. In Australia the law requires all eligible voters to exercise their democratic right and maybe it’s time for New Zealand to have the same requirement. The rural community have much to lose in the coming election if the majority of urban voters support the Labour party’s proposed policy of expanding the current capital gains tax law, which currently is paid by developers and individuals who make their living by buying and selling properties, other than the family home. Labour is planning to
extend the capital gains tax policy to affect farm sales. I believe Labour’s proposed tax rates are clearly designed with a Robin Hood mentality to attack the rich and distribute the gains to their voters. The Greens’ tax policy of hitting dairy farmers with a green tax of between $12,000 and $13,000 and distributing this money as tax breaks to persuade voters to vote for them, reeks of the same policy of taking money from the country’s wealth creators. The National government claims that their current tax system is the envy of the world. While I don’t profess to be an economist and we all welcome tax cuts, how is it that while we seem to receive tax cuts on one hand, on the other we have consumer costs like electricity, local government rates and compliance costs increasing due to government moving costs directly on to the consumer, by seeking higher dividends from state-owned enterprises. When political parties promise to give you the world, the first question is,
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In the Kaipara, Four Square stores still serve as the main grocery and supply outlets for our smaller towns. Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Wellsford, Ruawai, Dargaville and Mangawhai are all proud to have a Four Square in the main street. Their distinctive green, orange and yellow colours are a part of the Kaipara landscape, as is the smiling face of ‘Cheeky Charlie’, the beloved Four Square mascot, designed in the 1950s but immortalised by artist Dick Frizzell as a true slice of kiwiana. Four Square have become a New Zealand treasure not just because of their long service to the rural community, but for their thoroughly Kiwi attitude. Congratulations Four Square, and we look forward to another 90 years (at least!) of having you at the heart of our communities. ¢
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09 436 3929
TE HANA TRACTORS
Neil Carter Trading as
Phone: (09) 439 6518 ~ Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: christeytu@hotmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz
GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE
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New/Used Tractors Machinery • Repairs In House Engineer Mobile Service Comprehensive parts range
Authorised Agents for Landini, McCormick and Kioti tractors 308 SH1, Te Hana, Wellsford ∙ PH 09 423 8558 Kim Windlebourne 021 423 852
ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS WRIGHT DESIGN
QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345
40+ years experience • All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0 Ask Brian for your discount 360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573 office 09 423 8092 or 09 431 2544 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz www.wrightdesign.co.nz
LIFESTYLER SERVICE DIRECTORY
Kaipara
Phone to advertise 09 439 6933
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Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 8 July 2014 edition is 10am, Monday 7 July 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale
Work Wanted
Tree Services
Public Notices
BRAKE DISC PADS. Large selection in stock. Auto One Dargaville — 09 439 8219.
BUILDER - BRIAN Wilson. Fences, decks, alterations & additions, retaining walls, painting, maintenance etc. Jobs big and small. Phone 09 431 3101 or 021 0257 6521.
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified and insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663. Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.
MEGUIARS CAR care range. Superior products. Auto One Dargaville — 09 439 8219.
Cars For Sale 1994 BLACK Nissan Terrano, 152,000km, good condition, $5,000ono. 022 327 8163
To Let
Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service
09 439 1505 027 614 6309
09 439 6068
BAYLYS BEACH — 2 bdrm easy care section, non smoker, full time employed, $250 PW, references required. Contact Andy on 021 029 17874. 5 BELL Street, Aratapu — 3 Bdrm home with double garage + bathroom & en-suite. Contact Peter 439 7575 $250 p/w
Pensioner Unit to rent
DENISE CLARK
Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill
Phone
ROOFING
For repairs or replacements of your roof or spouting, Call us today for a free onsite consultation
0800 326 123
Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville
Cars Wanted
Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats
TOP CASH PAID!
TRUCKS, VANS & UTES
FREE REMOVAL
PHONE NOW
0800 442 445 Garage Sale
COMMUNITY GARAGE Sale - 20th July 9am. All proceeds to go to the Coronation Hall Kitchen Upgrade. Good reasonable items will be gratefully received at the hall from 11.30 July 6th. Ph 439 8269. GARAGE SALE, Saturday, July 26th, 9am start. Parenga St, Dargaville ( Just along from the muddy waters Gallery ) Dargaville Arts assn
Equestrian SAFE DESTINATION — Natural hoof trimming, horse transporting, horse starting/training and trailer loading — the safe and natural way. Phone Nathan Duffy 027 678 3865.
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
Situations Vacant TANGOWAHINE SCHOOL requires a teacher Aide 2.5 Hours per day. Please send a cover letter and C.V with 2 referees, stating experience and qualifications to office@tws.school.nz or Phone 09 439 7032 for more details
Situations Vacant Childcare/Educators required • Work from your own home • Care for children 0-6yrs • Flexible hours • On job training
North Kidz Homebased Childcare Phone: 0508 244 532 Email: northkidz@gmail.com
Animal Accomodation MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.
Business DEBT RECOVERY — 30 years’ experience in Credit Management at your side, if you have overdue debts. Can also assist with retention of Profit. Contact Paul on 021 758 354 or email paulk@IRG.org.nz.
Septic Tank Services
KAIPARA Septic Tank Cleaning From $350 per tank Ph 027 495 4672 Gardening Services GARDEN MAINTENANCE: Gardening Service, clean ups, maintenance, pruning incl fruit trees, hedging, weeding, lawns. Rachel the Gardener, 021 288 8811.
Otamatea COmmunity ServiCeS require a
TURNING SET-BACKS INTO
COME-BACKS
Manager/Kaiwhakahaere for 30 hours per week.
O.C.S. is based in Maungaturoto and covers from Mangawhai to Matakohe. We offer a range of social services in partnership with key providers. The Manager (30 hours a week) leads a team of professional carers, managing day to day operations and creating a vision for the future. We need someone with experience in leadership, community involvement and social service management. Information from: Gail Donald: ggdonald@xtra.co.nz PO Box 132 Maungaturoto Applications close July 18 at 5pm.
Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd Locally owned and operated native plant Nursery • Re-Vegetation • Riparian Planting • Hedging • Shelterbelts • Wetlands • Ornamentals & Specimen Trees This weeks specials: Purple Ake Ake $3.50 Coprosma Robusta $3.50 Dwarf Flax (Green) $4.00
Delivery service available. Open Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm
Counselling CILLA KAISER MNZAC REG. NURSE — Counselling in Mangawhai. Specialising in relationships, grief, depression, trauma, ill health, redundancy. Phone 09 432 3216 or 021 244 7094. Email: cillak@onyxx.co.nz or visit www.talkingworks.co.nz
You are invited to bring a memento, Bev Hart will be facilitating. This is an informal group that shares experiences and supports each other followed by light refreshments. Bereavement Support Group Monday 7 July 2014 In the Nurses Lounge at Community Health Dargaville Hospital 10.30 am - 11.30 am NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME Enquiries to Jayne: 09 439 3330 ext 6716
1246 Babylon Coast Rd, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4223 www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz Foot Care Services FOOT CARE service - I am a registered Nurse trained in foot care. I will come to you in the comfort of your own home. Services offered - Foot soak, nails trimmed and filed, foot massage - ONLY $40. Ph Paulette - 09 431 4541 & 027 273 0218 rimu@xtra.co.nz
Grazing GRAZING AVAILABLE - TINOPAI (CHADWICK RD). 120ha available. Suitable for dairy support or run off. Reticulated water supply. For further details please contact Kate Dalton, (09) 430 3162, email taitokerau@tetumupaeroa.co.nz Expressions of interest close 5pm Friday, 4 July 2014
Property Maintenance
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Caring for our community Atawhai Tia Te Takiwa
FREE FLU VACCINATIONS* FOR 65 YEARS & OVER — PLUS PREGNANT WOMEN & THOSE UNDER 65 WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS Finishes end of July!
*No appointments necessary
AAA+ PAINTER and wall papering specialist EXT&INT. Roof spraying and waterblasting. Ph John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376, CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS.
Phone 09 439 8079
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.
CounCil Meeting Date anD Venue Change – 23 July 2014
CHIMNEY CLEANING. Is your flue & firebox safe? I have seen some really dangerous ones. So for this season, for checks, cleans and repairs phone John CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS. A/h: 09 439 5289 Cell: 022 642 1376 OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
Dargaville Bobcat Services
Pursuant to Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, this notification is to advise that the Ordinary Meeting of Council originally scheduled for 10am Tuesday 22 July 2014 to be held at the Maungaturoto Centennial Hall has been rescheduled to 10am Wednesday 23 July 2014 to be held at the Maungaturoto Country Club. For confirmation, or further information, of a particular meeting contact the Dargaville office 09 439 3123 or 0800 72 7059 Venue: Maungaturoto Country Club Bickerstaffe Road Maungaturoto
Any job big or small. We do them ALL Read the newspaper online
Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz
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DEAD OR ALIVE
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FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.
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Refurbished one bedroom unit to rent in the Kauri Court Masonic Village, Dargaville. Great value, sunny unit. Suitable for independent, active, over 60’s. Masons and non-Masons very welcome. For an application form or more information visit www.northlandmasonictrust.co.nz or call Chris Mason 09 438 3109.
NURSERIES & PLANTS HERITAGE APPLE TREES on hardy rootstock, 50 varieties organically grown in Northland. 6 trees $150+ $20 courier, phone 09 408 5443 www.tastytrees.co.nz
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CAR MATS selected rubber and carpet mats on sale. Auto One Dargaville — 09 439 8219.
www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
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$255,000
Dargaville 2 First Avenue
$198,000
Colonial Style Family Home Good location with schools close by, elevated home with downstairs garaging, recently added extension, 4 bedrooms with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Large decking for entertaining with a pleasant outlook, good neighbours. A must to consider.
Open Home Saturday 5th July 1.00–2.00pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20362 09 439 7575
Great Family Home Large 1970s 4 bedroom home, split level with open plan living. Large sunny deck, double garage with internal access. Corner site section, free standing fireplace, well worth considering. Phone now!
Open Home Saturday 5th July 2.00–2.30pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20405 09 439 7575
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Kellys Bay 614B Kellys Bay Road
$248,000
Kellys Bay Holiday Home Launch your boat close by and enjoy the peace and quiet and fish to your hearts content. 2 story with awesome views, large section for all your relatives to camp on. 2 double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom. Lock up garage, all the furniture stays, just move right in now.
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20408 09 439 7575
Ray White Dargaville
1. Trade Me site, local and overseas buyers 2. Professional Photos 3. Commitment to Vendors 4. Open Homes 5. Ray White special 10% discount to gold card holders 6. No obligation, free market evaluation 7. We are a member of the R E I N Z Ray White Dargaville
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- Ammonia free. - Consisting of 112 colours in the range!
- Gents and kids cuts $15.00 - Ladies cuts from $25.00 - Ladies Blow Waves / Straightening $25.00 - Ladies Cut/Colour and Blow Wave special including an in-salon colour treatment from $120 - KERAfill Brazilian Permanent Straightening from $90.00
PROFESSIONAL HAIR PRODUCtS
SPECIALS ON UP DO’S AND MAKE-UP FOR ALL BALLS ONLY $80.00 FOR BOTH. Come and have a free consultation to discuss your styling options before hand. * EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED *
HAIR INFERNO @ Parkview Hotel 36 Carrington Street, Dargaville Ph: 027 963 2622 or 0800 894 165
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