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u by Andy Bryenton
Amalgamation amongst Northland councils on water services has been posited as a distinct possibility.
By September 2025 the Kaipara District Council and its neighbours in Whangārei and the Far North will need a water services delivery plan, and financial calculations seem to point towards an inevitable need for a joint response.
KDC infrastructure manager Anin Nama informed elected members in late June that the district was looking at a $600 million bill just to modernise water systems.
“From 16,000 ratepayers, that’s just not an affordable position,” he said.
“The minister (Simeon Brown) has indicated a desire for the councils to work together, to have a regional aspect to solutions here. Can you provide an insight into how that’s progressing?” asked councillor Mike Howard.
“We are working with the other councils on the financial modelling; of ourselves independently but collectively as well. That will be part of the discussion at the mayoral forum,” replied Mr Nama.
He then elaborated on the need for scale in delivering water solutions and mentioned the delta, or difference,
between what Kaipara needs and what the district can afford.
“We are the poor cousins. Why would anyone want to join with us?” asked councillor Mark Vincent.
The councillor also noted the inclusion in forthcoming water legislation of a clause, which may allow a government minister to directly intervene in a council’s water affairs.
“Is there a possibility that a government minister may prescribe what they think is a ‘financially sustainable’ rates increase?” he enquired. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The loss of regional autonomy, amalgamation with Northland under one mayoralty, and sweeping changes to voting ages and accessibility have all been declined, as the Future for Local Government Review has been rejected.
The review was undertaken by the previous Labour government and has met a stone wall of opposition, quashing calls by the review panel to dilute, regionalise and otherwise alter the structure of local democracy, to aid efficiencies and economies of scale.
“The previous government initiated the review because its Three Waters and resource management reforms would have stripped local governments of responsibility for water assets and planning rights,” said Local Government Minister Simeon Brown.
“I don’t think we’ve had an opportunity to absorb it correctly and vote on it,” said mayor Craig Jepson, voicing his regrets.
u by Paul Campbell
The decision to veto current plans for the expansion of Northport threatens wider economic gains for the Northland region, including tourism.
The Environment Court turned down an application from Northport to expand its facilities to increase its overall size and handling capacity.
Independent commissioners Greg Hill, Hugh Leersnyder and Jade Wikaira refused all of the consents sought for reclamation and associated coastal structures with a 250-metre wharf extension. They cited adverse effects on the cultural values of tangata whenua and on the loss of recreational values and public access to and along the coastal marine area.
Let’s hope all the decision-makers get it right for the port and for us all.”
The Northland mayoral forum, Whangārei mayor Cocurullo, Far North’s Moko Tepania, Kaipara’s Craig Jepson and NRC chairman Geoff Crawford say the region’s leaders still want the expansion to go ahead as part of key regional infrastructure improvements to drive economic development.
“Our government has repealed Labour’s divisive and unpopular reforms and has restored continued local ownership and responsibilities for water services and resource management.”
At the time when councils were set to make submissions on the contentious plan, Cyclone Gabrielle struck. The mayor and councillors were forced to focus on immediate recovery, and missed the deadline for a formal submission, though the draft of the KDC’s missive questioned several aspects of the Future for Local Government plan.
Now the entire review has been concluded and rejected as a concept.
Simeon Brown acknowledged that the review highlighted issues of funding and financing that need fixing for local councils, but that much of its other content was ’ideologically driven’.
“These issues are a distraction from the key issues facing local government, such as the need to reform funding and financing, and planning for longterm economic growth, housing and infrastructure, which is what our government is focussed on,” he said. ¢
“The wider economic contribution of Northport as the port to the region and the nation as a major strategic piece of infrastructure is significant,” says The Kauri Museum director, Dr Jason Smith.
“Tourism in Kaipara would have been in line for a boost from more cruise ships at Port Marsden if the port expansion plans had been accepted.
“We still have a vision for growing Northport, and a Marsden Point development and Marsden Point Refinery repurpose, which could include development of sustainable energy sources,” Mayor Cocurullo said.
Port proponents are now looking at new fast-track legislation for guidance on decisions on the port from the central government. ¢
u by Amy Fifita
The Waiotira Hall committee is seeking donations and sponsors so it can continue fixing and renovating its rural hub.
“The hall is in the heart of our small community. Surrounding it is the Waiotira Primary School, Pony Club, and the golf course and all of these groups and our locals use it as a meeting place,” said spokesperson Amanda Ball.
“Having the hall available for hire means that we have our facilities, and a place for us to meet and feel less isolated.”
So far, the flooring has been completed. A water-resistant lining has been placed underneath the floors, new linoleum has been laid down in some areas, and the kitchen ceiling and walls have been replaced.
“We are grateful to the Whangārei District Council and Foundation North for funding to help us do this work so far. We had lots of help from our community
for the working bee to remove the floor, and committee members have been volunteering their time to help where they can.
“Next is the drainage and purchasing and installing a new stainless steel kitchen. The kitchen will be semicommercial, with hopes that people can hire the hall and easily cater for large groups. Our next fundraising efforts will go towards completing that, and we also plan to paint the inside, too.”
Committee members have started a Givealittle page, givealittle.co.nz/cause/ waiotira-community-strong-help-rebuildour-hall to help raise funds to continue the revamp.
“We are also asking businesses for sponsorship, and have a sponsorship proposal for those interested.” ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Free breast cancer prevention screening is coming to Dargaville, and local health advocates say that now is the best time to book in for an appointment.
Before early 2023 in Dargaville, according to the research and statistics, too many women succumbed to this kind of cancer each year, says Fiona Richards of Te Ha Oranga, which has teamed up with Te Whatu Ora to bring the breast screening mobile unit to Dargaville this month.
Louisa Kingi, Te Tai Tokerau’s breast screening programme manager, noted that the clever use of demographic data meant that more wāhine could now be booked in for this important medical check-up.
experience is one of dignity and integrity, that we all deserve,” Fiona said.
“This amount of mahi made a huge difference to future visits and coverage in Dargaville. It also impacted on the boosted number of wāhine who utilised the free breast screening mobile van, something that had not been done before,” says Fiona.
Te Ha Oranga is working collaboratively with local businesses and services in the region to encourage wāhine to book a visit between July 22 and August 2.
“On arrival, wāhine will be greeted by our Kai Manāki who will ensure their
Locals can book an appointment with the BreastScreen Aotearoa mobile unit by calling 0800 270 200, or alternatively, visit the brightly painted bus when it is emplaced near the intersection of Normanby and Gladstone Streets in Dargaville.
More information on the mission to reduce breast cancer’s harmful impact on women, families and society is available from nsu.govt.nz, timetoscreen.nz/breast-screening and breastcancerfoundation.org.nz, all of which carry valuable resources. ¢
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A decision by Kaipara District Council to opt out of looking into a waste-to-energy plant in the region begs the question, “If not landfill, what is next?”, from the Fight the Tip group opposing a mega-landfill plan in Dome Valley.
Opponents of the long-running Waste Management proposal to dump Auckland rubbish in what’s considered a pollution threat to the Kaipara Harbour say waste-to-energy is a big part of ongoing discussions on ending landfills.
FTT Chair Sue Crockett says: “Personally, I support these discussions about waste-to-energy being part of an overall waste strategy, and I am encouraged by the expertise currently being shared by individuals and business interests.”
KDC is not progressing any further investigations into a waste-to-energy plant and decided it should be the responsibility of the private sector. Mayor Craig Jepson has promoted the technology. “This is a really important topic to discuss with our community, especially with the Dome Valley landfill proposed to be built in an important tributary to our precious Kaipara Harbour.”
Sue adds: “I agree with mayor Jepson that this is an important topic of conversation to have with our communities as strategies for the future are agreed.”
Deputy FTT chair Michelle Carmichael says that “along with a better way to deal
with residual waste, there needs to be robust legislation to ensure that reducing and recycling our waste is the first priority for any waste service provider.
“Currently, rules do not ban waste companies from dumping recyclables. If the waste industry is to continue to be privatised, then it is probably appropriate that councils as regulatory authorities that are making decisions on resource consents need to remain distanced from those business interests, or an alternative system for assessing applications is needed if councils are involved in a commercial capacity.” ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Geotechnical engineers are on the ground at the planned Moonlight Heights development in Dargaville, and designs for its streets and houses are on paper, ready to be made a reality.
Last week, mayor Craig Jepson, deputy mayor Jonathan Larsen and Dargaville councillor Gordon Lambeth, who is himself an architectural designer, enjoyed an informal but informative meet-up with Glen Inger, co-owner of Moonlight Heights with Craig and Rachael Williamson.
Taking a brief detour to the site, the KDC members witnessed first-hand the work being undertaken now by engineers to forward building plans.
“I think that this opens up so many opportunities to develop business and infrastructure here,” said Mr Inger. “Look at Dargaville, with its beaches, its harbour, its potential; we can unlock that by providing options for people to live here. We are also trying to make it affordable and practical.”
Part of that practicality comes down to a sheaf of detailed home designs showcasing some ideas for the finished neighbourhood. They emphasise options for traditional homes, but also homes for multi-
generational families, low-maintenance homes designed for older citizens, and homes using innovative building materials and placement to deliver tiny power bills and other efficiencies.
The Moonlight Heights site, a former aerodrome, features a natural gentle slope to drain away excess water and was firm underfoot in the middle of winter for the mayoral drop-in. Mr Jepson and his councillors opined that demand would be high for the kind of affordable, flexible housing options that will rise there very soon. ¢
The Annual Meeting of beneficiaries is to be held at Sportsville, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 1:00 pm. A light lunch will be served at 12:15 pm prior to the meeting
Agenda
1 Minutes of last year’s Annual Meeting in July 2023
2 Matters Arising
3 Presentation of the Trust’s Annual Report to Beneficiaries for the year ending 31 March 2024
4 Appointment of an Auditor for the 2024/2025 Financial Year
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6 General Business
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u by Amy Fifita
After running a pyjama drive at Barfoot and Thompson Mangawhai, Tonya McKay and Bridget Selby delivered 49 pyjama sets to the Kindness Collective’s Auckland depot.
“Our collection for the PJ Project initiative went well with a lot of support for the community and our Barfoot and Thompson team,” said Tonya.
The PJ Project is a Kindness Collective initiative that seeks to help New Zealand children affected by hardship with warm wares. It is one of many community-led enterprises helping struggling families below the poverty line or in difficult situations.
“We received various sizes for babies up to teenagers, and some people were kind enough to send us mail orders from Kmart and The Warehouse. We got a total of 49 pyjamas, and are thrilled with the outcome.”
Bridget and Tonya recently delivered the pyjamas to the Auckland depot and were met with appreciation. The pair is grateful for the support they have received from the community and their team at Barfoot and Thompson.
“This drive was rewarding. It felt great giving back and knowing that it keeps children warm, especially with the cost of living. Mangawhai is full of kind people, and we are thankful to the donors for their nice community spirit. We want to do another drive later this year.”
The pair hope to bring out the area’s generous spirit again, with plans to do a toy drive closer to Christmas. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
This year’s indoor section at the Northern Wairoa A&P Show was one of the biggest since its inception in 1892; with entry programmes being snapped up for the next event, it may grow even bigger.
“There was huge enthusiasm for the indoor section this year, with its traditional crafts, art competitions, preserves, fruit and veggies, baking and other self-sufficiency skills,” say Raewyn Robinson and Lyn McDermott, keepers of the 132-yearold tradition.
“The indoor section is growing, and we like to see the friendly rivalries and challenges which it brings.”
Recent years have seen a surge in the popularity of what was once considered old-fashioned arts and crafts, many of them associated with the home kitchen and garden. Frugal living and the lessons learned by earlier generations who lived off their own land have become helpful in today’s tough economic times, but it’s also a way of making practicality a bit of fun, say the event organisers.
This year, Lyn and Raewyn have worked hard to ensure that the indoor section
schedule is out to the public for the school holidays, because another big aspect of the competition is the many sections just for youngsters. For every serious baker or ace vegetable grower who wants to get in the practice now for a big victory on show day, there are many families who use this old west Kaipara tradition as a fun activity and a way to learn.
The indoor schedule, with its craft and arts ideas, challenges and some seriously vintage and classic recipes to try, is available free of charge right now at Dargaville’s Good Life Store and Sewing and Curtain Centre. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Joesephine Nathan, Dargaville Whānau Focus Centre manager, is once again hosting a fun challenge for the strong men and women of Kaipara, as the call goes out to assemble teams and get training.
It’s still a few months from Tū Kaha Challenge Day, set for the very start of February 2025. However, as the focus of this community event is on selfimprovement and community pride, groups are encouraged to sign up now and start their training to vie for prizes and bragging rights as the strongest in the district.
“We’d like to see everyone get involved. Previous years have been a lot of fun, and those who took part had a lot to be proud of,” says Joesephine. “For me, it’s about whānau, though the name tū kaha, which means ‘stand strong’, is a good message for all.”
That means a challenge is issued to groups such as local sporting teams, gyms, youth clubs, martial artists, firefighters and first responders, surf lifesavers, workplaces and more. Assemble a team for the Tū Kaha Challenge, which comprises a 2.4-kilometre run, a rowing machine set and a hefty deadlift. Motivate each
other and get in great shape for summer, while supporting Poutō School. Alternatively, there’s the Wāhine Tāne Tū Kaha Challenge, a test of strength to complete the mightiest bench press. Prizes have been donated by Poutō Topu A and Craig Woollam at Dargaville’s 100% Electrical store, though there’s equal prestige in the title of Tū Kaha champions.
Check out the Facebook page for the Tū Kaha Challenge, and be ready for the big event at the Rangitane Hall next summer, while also getting fit and strong with your mates. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
A restructure of how roading is managed across Northland has seen the pivotal role of the Northern Transportation Alliance replaced with direct collaboration between Northland councils.
The members of the Northland Mayoral Forum were compelled to undertake a review of their roading delivery strategies this year, under the auspices of the Local Government Act. This gave the Far North District Council, Whangārei District Council, Northland Regional Council and Kaipara District Council a chance to reflect on how they could best improve roading.
“This year’s review has come after the most challenging period for transportation networks,” said forum chair, Whangārei mayor Vince Cocurullo. “The Covid-19 pandemic, huge increases in costs and consequent inflation followed by damaging storms throughout 2023 have all occurred since the forming of the NTA eight years ago.”
Councillor Jo Carr, Regional Land Transport Committee chair, said he believed the NTA was the right initiative when it was conceived, but since then, times had moved on, and the world had evolved.
Mayoral forum delegates and their councils were offered a choice to form a new, jointly owned council-controlled organisation, retain the NTA or revert to individual roading oversight for each district of Northland. In the end, they chose to adopt a hybrid model, working together
and sharing information, and regaining much individual council autonomy.
Kaipara District Council mayor Craig Jepson said he’s pleased with the agreed approach.
“We will still be working with the other Northland councils on some shared services, but will have greater control and oversight into roading for Kaipara, strengthening our links between our community, KDC and our contractors,” he said. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville’s local aerodrome may be in line for a major upgrade, as the mayor advances plans to fulfil an election aspiration voiced by Shane Jones and Winston Peters.
During the national election campaign which saw the coalition government come to power, Mr Peters gave a wellattended speech in which he directly referenced the benefits of an upgraded regional air hub for the town. Later, Mr Jones met with mayor Craig Jepson and councillors at the aerodrome, where they discussed possibilities.
Now, with Shane Jones helming the Regional Infrastructure Fund, the mayor has taken the airport concept to a Northlandwide meeting of civic leaders, advancing it as a project which he and other councillors would unlock tourism and business potential in west Kaipara.
“This would be another wonderful addition to the growth of Dargaville, and continue a tradition of flight for the town that once saw New Zealand’s first-ever airmail delivery,” said the mayor.
“It was the late Mr Murray Foster’s dream, and we can make it a reality through the RIF to fulfil his vision,” said councillor Gordon Lambeth.
“This is indeed an amazing opportunity for economic growth in west Kaipara,”
says deputy mayor Jonathan Larsen. He heads up the district’s Economic Development Committee, a group that has recently advocated tourism as a major area for expansion. Plans for a bigger airport in Dargaville, that can accept commercial aircraft, are not new. A detailed costing was made in 2011, but shelved by the central government following the Christchurch earthquake. Presently, councillors are working on an updated cost for the improvements, ready to submit to the RIF for consideration. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Applications close at the end of this month for the second of two rounds of Creative Communities funding scheme, allowing creative and artistic projects to thrive in Kaipara.
The Kaipara District Council is helping to facilitate this series of grants, which contributes tens of thousands of dollars each year. Individual artists, community groups, schools, theatre companies, musicians and community centres have all benefitted from this programme. Artworks in public places, exhibitions, classes and tutorials have been just some of the outcomes.
The prior round of Creative Communities funding saw a good example of this eclectic cross-section of arts and culture enterprises. The Bill Hyland Community Centre at Baylys Beach made a successful application, as did the Dargaville Arts Association, local musician Olly Knox, Otamatea High School, the Kaiwaka Scottish Dancing Club, Tala Hampshire and the Tunatahi Kahu for Beginners group.
In 2023, 15 groups and individuals shared in a grants pool of more than $34,000, bringing arts events and installations to towns from the east coast to the west. Now, the Kaipara District Council encourages artists and
community groups offering creative outreach to apply for the final tranche of funding offered in 2024. To be eligible, a project has to be local and offer access and participation in the arts to all kinds of people. There’s also a special focus on including children and rangitahi in the arts. There’s a comprehensive guide available online at kaipara.govt.nz. If you believe that your community organisation has a creative project, performance or exhibition which may qualify, you’re invited to make an application. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The proliferation of the sea urchin or kina sounds like good news for seafood fans, but the spiky creatures have ravaged Northland seaweed beds due to overpopulation.
Northland is the hardest-hit area for so-called ‘kina barrens’; areas of rocky seabed around coastlines, stripped bare by kina and no longer supportive of other marine life. Kaipara’s east coast is squarely within the area where the sea creatures have become a thorny issue.
“I’ve made addressing kina barrens a priority, and it’s clear from the feedback received on these measures that many New Zealanders share my concerns,” says Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones.
Mr Jones convened a meeting in Awanui last year and consulted with scientists and divers, regional kaitiaki and fishing authorities to put together a solution. It begins with a large increase to the daily catch limit for kina in an area of ocean covering the entire northeast coastline, including Mangawhai, Bream Bay and Te Ărai. Now, divers are permitted to bring home 150 kina daily.
The minister has also indicated he’s instigating “a new special permit that will allow targeted removal of kina will enable communities to get involved in combating this issue.”
The special permit allows for people or organisations to harvest, cull, or move kina to help habitat restoration or to prevent kina barrens developing.
While Mr Jones’ initial catch limit move is aimed mainly at the hard-hit east coast, those with their eyes on kina proliferation in the west will be able to swiftly gain these permits.
Marine scientists believe overfishing of kina predators, such as snapper and rock lobsters, is partly to blame for the explosion in sea urchin numbers. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Kaipara Cycling Incorporated has approached local authorities with a plan to expand mountain biking opportunities in Dargaville, by upgrading the popular trails winding their way through Harding Park.
An existing set of trails is widely used, and exists thanks to a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Kaipara District Council. Now, plans have been tabled with the Harding Park Governance Committee seeking approval for more tracks in the area of grassy hilltop land to the west of the Heritage Machinery Club.
“The mountain bike park will provide an accessible destination bike park for all ages of people from the local community, wider Kaipara District and visitors to the region,” said KDC community engagement adviser Jenny Rooney.
“Both the existing area and proposed areas would be incorporated under a new licence to occupy.”
The plan for expansion comes courtesy of a grant from the KDC’s Reserves Contribution Fund, which issues grants
to promote recreational spaces and parks.
In 2022, Kaipara Cycling Incorporated was given a $20,000 grant towards a bike trail for beginners. The aim was for novice riders to practise their skills and progress from small jumps to more advanced jumps in a safe environment. That plan is a step closer to fruition.
This year, the Kaipara Cycling team informed the council they would once again apply to the Reserves Contribution Fund, with upgrades in mind, including a shelter for mountain bikers, a barbecue area and picnic tables, expanding the versatility of the trails.
After addressing the Harding Park Governance Committee last week, the next stage is for the plans to be presented to the elected members of the KDC for advancement. ¢
Kaipara Farm Vets welcome the Fabulous Femke as a locum vet who is with us to assist over our busy calving season. Hailing originally from The Netherlands, Femke has been working in Southland for the past 6 years as a production animal vet. Femke has a strong passion for the dairy industry, helping farmers reach their farming goals while maintaining healthy and profitable stock.
For any of your large animal requirements get in touch with one of our team.
u by Amy Fifita
After seeing a need for social connection, Ōtamatea Community Services financial mentor Kim Brewer began a Maungatūroto board games club.
“I lived overseas for 24 years and returned just before Covid, settling in Maungatūroto. Always being a communityminded person, I started volunteering at the community house and trained to be a financial mentor and now work there one day a week,” said Kim.
“Through working with the social workers and counsellors, I saw many young adults in the community who were anxious about meeting people. I started this club because somebody had to do it, and I have learned you can’t say, I wish someone would do this; you have to.”
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Wanting to encourage people to socialise, Kim remembered the enthusiasm her nieces and nephews had about board games in their university years. Kim is grateful to Top Products for sponsoring the club and the community house for helping with supper.
“Board games are a new area, for me, and most of them, I had never heard of before, and if I did, it was because my nieces and nephews played them at university. There is a huge subject range, wildlife conservation, evolution, travelling around Europe on a train and so on.
“One member has had a lot of board game club experience in his university days, so he is generous with his knowledge. He researches
the games he doesn’t know and is an excellent teacher.”
Kim enjoys the mix of people and ages attending the weekly meetings and anticipates a growth in numbers.
“People will stop and chat with a coffee in the kitchen to new people, and it is an immensely enjoyable evening together. The time passes quickly.
“Some grandparents have been bringing their grandchildren, and one, in particular, has noticed a positive change in his grandson’s behaviour. We’ve had many people generously donate, and now we want people to come and see if they enjoy it.”
The club meets every Friday at Ōtamatea Community Services between 6pm–9pm. Food and beverages are provided. ¢
u by Amy Fifita
Musician Fred Renata recently released a song at the Maungatūroto
Inn celebrating volunteer Eileen Parsons and her deep community involvement.
“Eileen is presented to us to celebrate someone in our community, and say to them, look what we have. When I originally wrote the song, I sang it to her at the RSA; she blushed and said thank you,” said Fred.
Fred’s interest in writing a song dedicated to Eileen started after his sister spoke highly about her after volunteering with her.
“I’d see Eileen walking around town raising funds after the Christchurch shooting, and thought it was good to see a Christian raise money for Muslims. She insisted that anyone who was praying and got shot was someone who deserved help.
“Eileen does things like handing out hot cross buns for free or cleaning up the streets in the early hours. Her giving nature makes her special and she is a remnant of what community was.
“She has always been an incredible representation of Christ, and seems to carry her cross, and everyone is aware that she is involved in every arm of the community.”
After filming Maungatūroto in the fog one morning, Eileen turned up to pick up rubbish from the streets, so she was in the video.
“The Maungatūroto Musos suggested I should release the song at the pub. I had a filmmaker mate from Chile, Angela LópezRomero, who I met doing a job in Easter Island, Rapa Nui, last year. Angela was staying here at the time and edited the film from footage of Eileen, which I had shot six months ago.”
“The idea of releasing Eileen here was to let Maungatūroto know before the world and that community is more important than the world.
“There are people who have been completely missed, and our towns have lost the sense of celebration and feel isolated from the world. My idea with the song was about envigorating the small town and letting them function within themselves.” ¢
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Dargaville’s Kauri Coast Lifecare has a new manager, with Catherine Bryham joining the team this winter, and bringing a wealth of experience with her.
Born and raised in the north, Catherine originally hails from Whangārei. She went to school in Tikipunga, and her family still live inland from scenic Parua Bay. Now in the top job with Kauri Coast Lifecare, and helming a team of experienced staff, Catherine’s career began not in health but in libraries, where she helped people find answers, education and entertainment. Writing and literature are still two of her favourite things.
“When I moved back to the north, I helped out on the family farm, and then got into caring for differently abled adults through IHC and Idea Services,” says Catherine. “I became a residential manager, looking after six homes, and this was both challenging and very rewarding, making a positive difference and helping people achieve their personal goals.”
resonated with her. The ethos of living every minute, as expressed in the philosophy of Hospice, has stayed with her as an important message for all of us, no matter what our age may be.
“Caring for people is all about recognising the aspirations people have for their lives, at every stage of their lives,” says Catherine. “This is vitally important when working for older people, who want, like all of us, to make the most of every day. I want to give people living here agency, choice and autonomy.”
here seem to have that ability to cut through the red tape, and they want to help each other. I chose to come here, rather than take another opportunity in the mid-north, because of Dargaville’s character.
What does Catherine see as the biggest asset that Kauri Coast Lifecare has to offer?
“What I truly appreciate here is the team. Their attitude, their culture and their genuinely caring nature are unmatched. That’s something I want to maintain and develop.” ¢
Catherine’s career evolved through a time managing a home support service around Northland, and then came the opportunity to join the senior management team at North Haven Hospice. The motto of Hospice
The move to Dargaville was a welcome one for Catherine, who says that she was already familiar with the town and its unique character.
“I loved Dargaville’s down-to-earth attitude and its people before I had the chance to work here,” she says. “People
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The cottages are carefully designed to give you enough space between them, giving security, companionship and independence. You can spend time in your own home or enjoy the company of others. The village is only a short distance from local dairies and shops. You could even invest in a mobility scooter for outings.
You feel like you are part of a large family, warm and secure. Are you ready to sit back and enjoy life while someone else does the maintenance for you? No more climbing up ladders, painting and cleaning your dwelling. Be free of these difficult time-consuming tasks.
The cottages are brand new with a choice of three, all similar in design. They have two good-sized bedrooms, wall to ceiling wardrobes, fully carpeted with neutral colours. The bathrooms have wet areas of good size, with laundry. The living areas are open-plan, with a heat pump in the lounge. They all have internal access with automatic door openers. The lofts have large storage areas with easy access.
These retirement cottages are a licence to occupy. You are investing in a relaxed lifestyle with a monthly fee for your rates,
water, insurance and maintenance. You only pay for your power and phone. The licence to occupy allows the village manager to ensure that your neighbours are likely to have similar interests and values to you. The licence is a legal document, expressed in specific legal language as required by legislation, and should be checked by a solicitor before signing.
The village has a large entertainment hall. The McLeod Community Hall is in the village
centre with all amenities for those social gatherings with family and friends. It has full kitchen facilities, toilets, a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, heaters, games and crafts area, BBQ and a library area. The hall was named after Constable Neil McLeod, the first NZ Policeman to be killed in active service here on the riverbank in 1890. A local MP John Carter and Kaipara mayor Peter King laid the foundations for the hall in March 2006. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Usually, the biggest uptake of a new technology comes from the very young. However, in the case of new
older citizens who are in on the ground floor.
Previous clinical and academic studies have already proven the benefits of computer games for older people, as a means to keep the mind active and sharp through solving puzzles and tackling simulated challenges.
Now, fully immersive virtual reality is an emerging technology in education and entertainment, but it’s being put to a surprising and enlightening use by some specialists in mental health for older people. Companies such as Revender and MyndVR are not out there to capture the first-person military shooter or virtual motor racing markets. They are working with hundreds of elder care communities in nations, such as the US, Canada
and Australia, delivering what’s called reminiscence therapy.
The concept of this therapy, which greatly benefits those affected by memory deterioration, goes back well before the computer age. Psychiatrist Robert Butler, a founder of the US National Institute on Aging, discovered that many older people with declines in short-term memory were able to get perspective and peace from engaging much earlier memories, which they still retained with great clarity.
Virtual reality has made it possible to replicate entire, realistic, fully 3D renditions of memorable moments, as well as unlocking the power to travel virtually and see ‘bucket list’ sights for
those unable to easily leave assisted care. In 2018, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published a study showing that using VR in this way reduced depression and isolation in seniors, and a boost in cognition and engagement with the real world was also noted.
Doctors say it’s not a perfect fit for everyone, but only 45 minutes each week have had a big impact on older people dealing with memory loss in US aged care homes. They have even reported a dramatic downturn in the need for the use of certain psychiatric medicines, up to 70%, when residents respond well to VR reminiscence therapy.
This technology allows people who would otherwise be limited in their movements to visit the Smithsonian Museum, walk along the cliffs of western Ireland, attend a historic concert, or even experience a tailored VR rendition of contemporary family events, such as weddings or birthdays in far-off cities. It’s
still developing, but virtual experiences may improve the quality of older people’s lives on a regular basis in the not-toodistant future. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The waiting is over, the engines are tuned, the tyres are kicked and the racing lines planned out, as teams of top racers assemble to contest the 2024 Ventia Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi.
On Saturday, July 27, one of the biggest sports events ever to be hosted in Dargaville will welcome in hundreds of competitors and fans, for a rally racing day spanning four rural locations and a gigantic service park and festival site in the town centre.
By the numbers, it’s a colossal undertaking. In the car parks fronting the riverside, 57 team bases will be set up under canvas, serving crews of drivers and navigators, mechanics and strategists. Their vehicles will represent some of the biggest, loudest, most
extreme rivalries in motorsport, with top brands and experienced drivers going head-to-head on Dargaville gravel.
There will be plenty to see on the day for racing fans, at the central hub and out on the special stages. Just coming into town for the big day will mean getting a close look at the cars as they are fuelled, fettled and tuned between races.
Alongside this, there will be live music, street food vendors, and a massive display of classic and vintage cars and bikes to enjoy. A waiata from one of Dargaville’s leading youth kapa haka groups and the
ceremonial flag raising by the mayor will see the first cars off on their way at 9am, but the party will last all day.
Sponsors have gathered to bring this massive sporting event to Dargaville.
Ventia is the naming supporter, with Online Civil Contractors, Pure Quality Construction, Hawkeswood Civil, the Northern Wairoa Hotel, Semog New Zealand and Fujifilm also getting on board.
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They’re joined by Vantage Windows and Doors, iSign It, Ross Recovery and Transport, the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, and, of course, the organisers of Rally Te-Ika-A-Māui, the wider rally series. There’s even more sterling local support from the Skinny online agency, Geoff Ridder Photography, McRobbie Dowling, Kaipara Kumara, Hunt Diesel, Te Uri o Hau, Te Roroa, the Kaipara District Council and the Kaipara Lifestyler.
Let’s look at the best places to view the cars in their natural habitat, blasting down some tricky gravel roads on the six scenic special stages of the rally. In the morning, drivers will head out at 9am to travel by road (and at the speed limit) to two highly technical stages hosted on Waihue and Opanake Roads. There’s great viewing to be had near the start gate, where Waihue Road meets Waimata Road, and also at the course’s big sweeping corner, where Waihue Road turns into Opanake Road. The first stage here is the Online Contractors SS1 at 9.20am, followed by the reverse route, Ross Recovery SS2, firing up at 11am.
After a well-deserved lunch back at home base in Dargaville, it’s time for a very full afternoon of racing. Next on the card is the Hunt Diesel SS3, a battle of speed and precision with the stunning Tokatoka Peak as a backdrop. Catch the start at 1pm, by following Tokatoka Road up past the historic tavern, or stake
out a spot at the corner of Robertson and Rehia Roads for excellent shots of the drivers navigating a twisty section of corners. This is also a top spot to catch the action coming back through on the Hawkeswood Civil SS5, at 3pm.
Before then, at 1.40pm, the action moves just down the road to the Kaipara Lifestyler SS4 at Greenhill. A scenic loop taking in Greenhill and Oparakau Roads, the best way to get into the action here is to snap the starting line, on Greenhill Road on your left as you travel down State Highway 12 between Ruawai and Matakohe. Alternatively, you’ll get a top view at the corner of Greenhill Road and Access Road, where the track makes a sharp 90-degree turn. Racing action will return to this area for a reverse loop, at 4pm for the Vantage SS6, the last special stage of the day.
Of course, the action isn’t over until the trophies are handed out, and the victorious racers drop a few victory donuts for the fans at the specially markedout skid pad near the Northern Wairoa Boating Club. The big finishing ceremony, with bubbles spraying and tyres smoking, happens at 5.45pm at the NWBC, with a full prize-giving rounding off the day by 7pm. That’s 12 solid hours of racing and entertainment for the crews, drivers and fans, of which Dargaville can expect hundreds on the day.
Come on down and join the excitement for the 2024 Ventia Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi. ¢
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July
Circus Kumarani FREE School Holiday Programme Selwyn Park School, 15–19 July for ages 7–18 years. Free thanks to Breakaway Funding. circuskumarani. co.nz/holiday-program.
Inland Revenue Clinic – Heartland Services — 25th July, free to discuss any IRD enquiries in person at Whanau focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Bookings essential on 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765. Dargaville Club Jam Night — 26 July, 5pm to 8pm, Dargaville Club, 53–55 Victoria St, contact Stu on 021 124 7194. Bar open, meals available. All Welcome. Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi — 27 July, Parenga St Service Centre. Hot Rod Show, Mr Whippy and Bouncy Castle set up from 9am. Lunch time entertainment from 11.30am. Prize giving at NW Boating Club 7pm. After Rally party at Northern Wairoa Hotel starting at 8pm.
Funding Workshop for Community Organisations — includes information about the Incorporated Societies Act changes. 30 July at Lighthouse Function Centre, Mt Wesley Coast Road, 10am to 3pm. RSVP for catering purposes to helenat@sportnorth.co.nz.
August
155 Community Law – Heartland Services — 1st August, free help with family, employment, criminal, tenancy and consumer law, neighbourly disputes, debts or harassment and bullying at Whanau focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Walk in only 10am–3pm. Any enquiries 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765. Liverpool St Band at the Central Hotel — 24th August, 3pm to 6.30pm $5 cover charge.
Markets
Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.
Maungaturoto Night Market — 1st Saturday of every month, 4–7pm, at The Epicentre, 98 Hurndall Street. 021 0234 3632 kierenwilson22@gmail.com or Facebook.
Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).
Paparoa Artisan Market — now quarterly 10am–2pm Paparoa Memorial Hall, next market is Sunday 8th December.
Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am–12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa.
Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.
Clubs/Organisations
57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.
Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.
Badminton — For Players 13yo+, Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157.
Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — 2nd Monday of each month. Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.
Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info.
Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).
Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.
Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.
Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.
Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.
Dargaville Floral Art Club — 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.
Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian 09 439 5959.
Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505.
Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.
Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.
Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.
Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.
Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.
Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema.
Dargaville Women’s Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino Road & Normanby Street, Dargaville. Contact Michelle 09 439 2930.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.
Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434. Justices of the Peace — available every Thursday from 12–1pm at the Whanau Focus offices, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Phone: 09 439 6933 or 0800 466 793 Email: info@thelifestyler.co.nz
Postal Address: PO Box 474, Dargaville Physical Address: 107 River Road, Dargaville
Editor: Deb Wright 021 639 696 deb.wright@integrity.nz
Journalists: Andy Bryenton 021 439 947 | Amy Fifita 027 259 6455 | Paul Campbell
Advertising: Olivia Green 027 525 8197 | Sue Girven 027 525 7984
Classifieds: MJ Te Whata 09 439 6933
Production: Gavin Bainbridge | Anna Fredericksen | Kelsey Harrison | Liz Clark
Accounts: accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz
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Website: kaiparalifestyler.co.nz
Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.
Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street.
Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.
Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.
Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.
Line dancing group for beginners — every Monday night 5.30pm–7.30pm at Dargaville Dalmatian Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.
Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.
Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937. Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055.
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.
Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.
Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. Contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.
NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.
Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing.
Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm. Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.
Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.
Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.
Pono Lodge Yoga — Tuesday 9.30am. Hatha Yoga with Anisha. Mats, bolsters and blocks available, $20. Contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page.
Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.
Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.
RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.
Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.
Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.
Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.
Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.
Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.
Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.
Tinopai Craft Group — Mondays from 10.30–1pm at the Tinopai Community Hall. Phone Linda 09 280 9988. Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.
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ACROSS: 1 Obese, 4 Alfresco, 9 Divert, 14 Broke, 15 Gulliver’s Travels, 17 Comma, 18 Rag, 19 Rejoice, 20 Magnesium, 21 Unclad, 24 Initiated, 25 Astral, 26 Touchy, 29 Adaptation, 31 Lip, 32 Hatred, 33 Bump, 35 Eye, 37 Opus, 39 Indonesia, 40 Spectator, 41 Rogue, 42 Gardener, 47 Besmirch, 51 Users, 55 Eavesdrop, 56 Promising, 58 Seem, 59 Tie, 60 Disc, 61 Angina, 62 Ace, 63 Hypothesis, 66 Modest, 67 Ghouls, 69 Architect, 72 Asleep, 73 Menagerie, 75 Library, 77 Tad, 80 Turns, 81 Error of judgement, 82 Raise, 83 Breaks, 84 Annoying, 85 Faced. DOWN: 2 Boulevard, 3 Salvo, 5 Lure, 6 Retract, 7 Stained glass, 8 Overs, 9 Disgust, 10 Vice, 11 Romany, 12 Board, 13 Lengthy, 14 Balloon, 16 Vaccination, 22 Tidied, 23 Lactose, 24 Imposed, 25 Appear, 27 Counter, 28 Serene, 30 Nuns, 32 Hedge, 34 Porch, 36 Stem, 38 Pea, 42 Greed, 43 Revised, 44 East, 45 Errand, 46 Vesta, 48 Sightseeing, 49 Inspect, 50 Cue, 51 Upright, 52 Speaks, 53 Dodecahedron, 54 Nigh, 57 Impair, 64 Ignorance, 65 Isolate, 66 Mystery, 68 Useless, 70 Chiefly, 71 Terror, 72 Admit, 74 Aorta, 76 Rumba, 78 Asia, 79 Ruin.
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Insert the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.
1X I-WALK Electric exercise machine for $300.00, 1x Electric lift recliner chair with remote control, Cocoon brand with user manual, ideal for people with mobility problems, excellent condition on casters for ease of movement for $300.00.
CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine — Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.
MIXED AGED Ewes, $100 or near offer. Contact James 027 422 9464, during work hours.
SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.
TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com.
021 734 906.
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.
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw — 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050.
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MAN 75 YEARS looking for a woman 50+ years. Wanting to talk, phone 021 489 847 or get a close friend to check me out.
SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639 552.
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.
SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.
CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.
NEW TANK installations. Contact James 021 0263 9558, Plumb Hub Northland Ltd. Servicing Hikurangi to Mangawhai.
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: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
Dargaville Field Archery Club AGM
Sunday 21st
2024 at 1:30pm at the Dargaville Field Archery Club, State highway 14.
DARGAVILLE AMBULANCE. Volunteers wanted. Contact Station Officer on 022 424 6685.
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Resuming after the winter - next concert is the 5th of September 2024, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.
KAIPARA GREY POWER are very pleased to have Tania Whetu, leader of Circus Kumarani, as our guest speaker at the Dargaville Methodist Church Complex on Friday 19th July. Tania will share with us the history of Kumarani and part of their 21st Celebrations. There will be some video clips of the Evening Show screened. The format… President Stewart will welcome everyone… then at 1.15 Tania will speak. A Michelle prepared cupa plus will conclude the afternoon.
NORTHERN WAIROA Boating Club Sunday roast $25. Bookings essential, phone 021 0824 6713.
Pharmacy Dargaville
To the Dargaville community and surrounding districts
As you are most probably aware, it has been difficult to staff and resource health related services especially in rural areas. Our community pharmacy is no exception. Due to this fact, from and including 21 July 2024, Unichem Orrs Pharmacy Dargaville will be closed on Sundays. If you need emergency prescriptions filled please phone healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice on the best course of action. You may also contact a pharmacy which is open on Sundays in Whangarei. As always, for an emergency health condition dial 111 and ask for an ambulance. We will continue to be open our regular hours from Monday to Saturday. Ngā mihi Regards, Marcus and Paul
Do you have what we are looking for?
• Hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Have previous practice nurse experience (desirable)
• MUST Be eligible to work in New Zealand
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be willing to learn
• A team player
• Have a genuine passion for improving health outcomes for patients and an understanding of Maori health issues, ensuring our commitment to honouring Tiriti o Waitangi
We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Closing date 1st August 2024
Please send a covering letter and your CV to: Dallas Taylor: dallas@dargavilledocs.co.nz
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
General Distributors Limited a duly incorporated company having its registered office at 80 Favona Rd, Favona, Auckland, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of conditions of an off-license in respect of the premises situated at 127-129 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as Woolworths Dargaville
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is that of a supermarket
• Accounts administration
• Reconciling
• Accounts payable
• Invoice financing
• Resolving customer queries
• Monthly reporting
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• MYOB knowledge essential
• Good communication skills both written & verbal
• Good analytical skills
• High standard of numerical skills, accuracy & attention to detail
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• You will
• Full training is provided
commission on all sales and any re orders
• There is no limit to what you can earn.
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 9pm for consumption off the premises.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the renewal and variation of the licence may, not later than 25 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.
No objection to the renewal and variation of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 120 and 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication of this notice.
Public notice (Section 100 an 127(2), Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Northern Wairoa Golf Club Incorporated of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of the renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 819 Baylys Coast Road, RD7, Dargaville known as Northern Wairoa Golf Club
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Golf Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Sunday to Friday 10:30am to 10pm (11pm daylight savings). Saturday 10.30am to 1am the following day.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 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.
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 only publication of this notice.
DEATH NOTICES
13-07-57 to 11-07-24
Passed away suddenly. Son of the late Bob & Polly Bradley. Loved Brother and Uncle to Doris, Pauline, Robert, Eunice, Suzanne & Steven & their families. Father & Father in law to Sharon & Josh, Trina & Santana. Poppa to 7 grandchildren. A long time friend to Debs. A cherished Friend to many. A service was held 15th July 2024
Ringrose Road,
- 11:30am to 5:00pm. Restricted access. Access for residents and local traffic only by prior arrangement.
• Greenhill Road, Access Road, Oparakau Road, Parahi Outlet Road, Parahi Road from Birch Road to Oparakau Road – 12:00pm to 5:30pm. Access for residents and local traffic only by prior arrangement. Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from the Customers Services Team, Kaipara District Council.
Kaipara District Council
