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Young and old flying high  by Kim Munro

Nobody could accuse the Dargaville Aero Club of being ageist — Bill Lambert, 82 and Tom Shepherd, 83 along with Liam Sanford, 9, are all learning to fly at the club

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 Liam Sanford eager for his next flying lesson

Future All Blacks and Wallabies enjoy friendly rivalry

 Bill Lambert and Tom Shepherd, keen flyers at the aero club

“We teach flying to all ages. The only stipulation is that you have a genuine interest in flying,” says instructor, Murray Foster. Bill flies once a week at the club. “It’s relaxing and keeps your mind

and senses sharp — good therapy when you’re getting older and the cost is well worth it,” says Bill. The last time Bill flew was in a tiger moth in 1945. “With a little push from Murray I

decided to take it up again after 50 years, and it’s one of the best decisions I have made.” Liam became interested in flying when he met a friend’s father who is an airline engineer for Air New Zealand. “He enjoys taking off and landing the aeroplane and flying over our dairy farm at Ruawai,” says Liam’s mum, Jane Sanford. “It is a pleasure to have a youngster learning to fly. Liam is competent in handling the aircraft and finding his way around the area and his technical knowledge is good,” says instructor, Dennis Williams. Tom is also a regular at the club and is set to take his first solo flight. continued on page 3…

New project puts landmarks on the map You’ve got to get a ticket or two

‘Oliver’, the blockbuster musical, opens this week for Otamatea Repertory Theatre in Maungaturoto …

The Northland Regional Council has launched a far-reaching new mapping programme with a mail drop across the district, with the stated aim of preserving ‘outstanding’ natural landmarks. The plan has not come without controversy however, as some landowners express their concerns about access to valuable resources — perhaps to be put out of their reach.

The mail out, entitled ‘Have we got it right?’ is the beginning of a year-long consultative process by the NRC. It’s a legal requirement for the council to get in line with government environmental legislation, but the NRC is the only council in New Zealand taking into consideration the economic impact of the mapping programme. continued on page 2…

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Learning to love veges

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www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Malaysia in July: DHS Leadership Trip The smell of spices, the shrill cries of Indian shop vendors and savage heat greeted the Dargaville High School group as they descended from their tour bus at the Batu Caves following a night of heady excitement at Changi Airport. Despite the lack of sleep the entire group climbed the 272 narrow steps into the sacred Hindu caves. An art lesson followed where the painting of silks was demonstrated using a batik style. A gentle introduction into the culinary delights of Malaysian food had us lunching at an Old Town White Coffee House and then a quick trip to the Royal Selangor Pewter factory where students listened to a rote English monologue — best described as reading without expression. All this before we reached our first hotel on Day One. No time for a rest although a brief swim was enjoyed and we were off again to Tyme Square and a steam boat dinner. Despite the most explicit lessons on meeting times and ‘don’t be late’ the inevitable happened. Off trundled the bus to the hotel and two staff gathered up the stragglers for Kuala Lumpur at night by taxi. Day One finally ended at 10.30pm Malaysia time. Mrs Hayhurst and her family had met us at the airport. Her parents, Bayly (Bayly’s Beach) 5 months old and gorgeous Lilly at 3 years, Steven our bus driver and Evon our tour guide were waiting with the bus. The bus became our classroom. Malaysia became a kaleidoscope of culture as we travelled from Kuala Lumpur to Sitiawan and then over to the heritage listed Pangkor Island. Twilight banana boating and dining on the beach late at

night allowed students to rejuvenate and rest even if it was in a swimming pool by day. On the way to Penang we saw the pampering of the swallows and huge plantations for palm trees. We experienced smog closing in as it descended from bush fires in Indonesia where jungle was being cleared to make way for more Palm trees. As a group of travellers the resilience of each student was tested and all were forced beyond their comfort zones. Each student developed aspects of their character and adapted to another cultural context in ways they would not have believed possible prior to the trip. The final night of the trip ended after a spectacular performance of Malaysian dancers and the haunting lyrics of the national anthem combined with visual images that the students could relate too. DHS Malaysia 2012 was an amazing experience. All of the students were united in expressing their thanks to their families, school, community and friends in Malaysia for their support and assistance in making DHS Malaysia 2012 happen.

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New project puts landmarks on the map Areas determined to be of ‘outstanding’ natural beauty or significance will be mapped, with the maps incorporated into subsequent district and regional plans. The aim is to protect such sites from tree felling, earthworks, building and development which could have a negative impact on the environment. NRC Regional Policy and Development Committee Chairman Ian Walker is insistent that the concerns of landowners will be addressed. “We have included private property rights and economic impacts in the policy statement as we view economic wellbeing as a fundamental principle along with the environment,” he says. “It’s about finding the right balance.” But critics of the mapping system point to issues of land ownership and use as reasons why the NRC has not ‘got it right’ at all. Wayne Ward, a trustee of Baldrock Quarry near Kaiwaka, says that the programme will effectively take away control of his land. “If the property is considered to be an outstanding natural feature the council can remove it from the owner’s

control and use with no consideration for the loss to the owner,” he says. “The property owner has to choose whether he is prepared to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars defending his case in court, or walk away.” “Of course, there will be some compromise on property rights,” says Ian Walker — and with a year of submissions and consultation ahead, the NRC are keen to hear the views and opinions of landowners in order to fine tune the mapping system. “Baldrock Quarry has huge economic potential for the Kaipara and the region and I totally agree with Wayne Ward that if this economic opportunity is not allowed to be realised then the government should compensate the Trust and the region,” he says. “If we are to take the region from the bottom of the economic ladder and stop our people leaving for Western Australia we need to have a regulatory framework that allows innovation and initiative.” Contact the Northland Regional Council on 0800 002 004, or visit www. nrc.govt.nz/rpsmaps  Funding supported from EECA’s ENERGYWISETM Programme.  Heat Pumps.  New Homes & Renovations.  Ceiling & Underfloor Specialists.  Cost Effective.  Free No-obligation quotes.  Ventilation systems.  LED lighting.

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New sponsor for arts awards New rates struck for Kaipara  by Kim Munro

Entries are now open for the Gilmore Brown Kaipara Community Arts Awards, an annual event organized by the Mangawhai Arts Association, the Dargaville Arts Association, the Kauri Museum in association with the Kaipara District Council. The awards have a new sponsor, Gilmore Brown Ltd, who are specialists in chartered accountancy and business advisory services, with branches in both Dargaville and Whangarei. “We like to support worthy community initiatives where we can and are pleased to be able to help,” says director of Gilmore Brown, Chantal Gilmore. There are four categories, painting and drawing, photography and printing, adornments and three-dimensional which includes pottery, sculpture, glass and woodwork. The awards are open to Kaipara residents and ratepayers with a maximum of two entries per artist and prizes of $500 for each category. Opening night and prize giving will be held Friday, August 31 at 6pm at the Kauri Museum.

 Chantal Gilmore of Gilmore Brown very happy to support community projects

The museum will also be holding an exhibition of the works, open to the public free of charge, from September 1 to 27. Entries close August 24. For entry forms email jbgrover@clear.net.nz, or collect from Mangawhai Information Centre or Muddy Waters Gallery, Dargaville

At a recent special council meeting, the Kaipara District Council voted to reduce the previously proposed average rates hike of 31 per cent, opting instead to spread the rate increase over a two year period, with an average rates rise for the upcoming 2012/13 year of 19.8 per cent and a rise of 9.9 per cent for the following year. The reduced rate was approved along with other changes to the draft LPT in response to a district-wide outcry, including public protests, almost 3000 submissions on the LTP as well as an on-going rates strike. A growing number of Kaipara ratepayers are refusing to pay their rates as part of a protest at the $80plus million council debt and projected rate rises. Council spokeswoman Barbara Ware said council estimates there are 900 additional non-paying ratepayers this year, and of those, approximately 800 originate from Mangawhai, however, they could not confirm what proportion of non-payers were striking ratepayers.

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Young and old flying high In 2006, a battle with cancer brought Tom to Dargaville and after some years convalescing, Tom embarked on a life change. “I found I was wasting my life so I made two decisions. One was to gain my recreational pilots license and the other was to buy a yacht and learn how to sail. Of course, I’ve been told that I’m a fool and an idiot,” says Tom. “We have lunch there on Saturdays. There is a great fellowship at the club.” Tom lives on his new yacht in the Whangarei town basin, is learning to sail and plans to circumnavigate New Zealand. The club provides all theory and practical tuition free of charge. MORTGAGEE TENDER

A decision was made to cap operating costs for all wastewater schemes at $1,230 with the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme debt being repaid over a 30-year period rather than the original repayment plan of 10 years. Wastewater will now be charged based on council’s new definition for SUIPs rather than the previous modified SUIP or unit of demand. Previous targeted rates for the swimming pool, town hall and town development have been merged into one Dargaville Amenities Rate for the former Dargaville Borough and Hobson County, with rural properties paying one third of the urban rate. Ratepayers will also now contribute to the upkeep of Kaipara’s roads via a targeted rate with 30 per cent of council roading revenue coming from a uniform charge across all ratepayers and the remaining 70 per cent from a differential roading rate based on landusage. The draft LTP will be reviewed by Audit New Zealand and is expected to be adopted late August.

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Cafe Secrets visits Ruawai WAG celebrates anniversary The TV 3 television show, Cafe Secrets came to Ruawai recently and was met by a sea of blue flags as the town also celebrated 32 years of its Ruawai Rugby Aussie Tour

 Julie Le Clerc, Jim Panoho and Dan Steed

The show is hosted by popular chef and former cafe owner Julie Le Clerc, who travels the country, visiting some of New Zealand’s best cafes. Getting an insight into their secrets and learning the secrets to their success, how they got started and favourite recipes. Ellecee’s Cafe owner Catherine Stewart showed Julie Le Clerc how to make her cafe’s signature dish; Kumara and Bacon soup accompanied by home-made Steinlager bread. With Julie cooking her signature dish; Salmon fillets with a buckwheat and tomato salad. “It was an action packed week and a wonderful, wonderful experience and I loved every moment of it and cooking with Julie was just fabulous,” said Catherine. “Cafe Secrets loved the vibe and

buzziness of the cafe.” Thursday and Friday consisted of filming, with the Aussie rugby coaches and supporters having breakfast in the cafe cooked by Julie on Thursday morning and Friday and Saturday breakfast was cooked by Ellecee Cafe. “Atomic was a huge hit, wearable art designed by Olivia Kate Stewart. The Cafe Secrets team were also impressed with their accommodation, staying at Claren Brae Farm a local bed and breakfast and also with our range of Madeleine George jewellery, with Julie purchasing a special piece,” said Catherine The second series of the Cafe Secrets show is due to be released soon on Sundays at 5.00pm on TV3, with Ruawai’s Ellecee’s Cafe the eighth episode in the series, they are saving the best till last.

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It’s that time of year again for designers to get creative and enter their best work in the Paparoa Wearable Arts Gala (WAG), an annual event that traditionally attracts a huge crowd on the night. Entries are now open for WAG which is to be held at the Paparoa War Memorial Hall, Saturday, October 6 from 7pm. WAG this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Paparoa and Kaipara settlements. “There will be a special opening on the night which brings together children of the Kaipara to recreate pioneers settling the area,” says event organiser, Pat George. Design categories this year include spirit of the NZ bush, recycled technology 21st century, vintage and Victorian, fantasia, and fast forward to the future. Entry sections include 6 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years and novice 20-plus years with judging criteria based on authenticity and creativity.

A ‘Trash to Art’ exhibition runs in conjunction with the gala which showcases an array of sculptural art made from discarded everyday farm and household items. Entries close September 30. Contact Pat George 09 431 6351 or email wearableartsgalapaparoa@gmail.com.

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Future All Blacks and Cypriots enjoy Ernie’s show the Kumara Box’s first performance in 2006, Warren Wallabies enjoy friendly rivalry Since Suckling (aka Ernie) and his wife Mavis, have presented the show The mighty All Blacks may have grabbed the world cup, but another rugby trophy with over three decades of history behind it has finally left these shores, bound for a (hopefully short!) stay across the Tasman Ruawai JMB Rugby celebrated 32 years of friendly rivalry with Sydney’s Beecroft club last weekend, in a closefought game that came down to only two points. The boys of Beecroft’s under 11’s side played magnificently to take the trophy in a 12-10 victory, while their under 10s enjoyed a 37-0 success against the Ruawai lads. And while it was all rivalry on the field, the visit was great fun for the Aussie kids who came to visit Ruawai, even taking part in T.V. cooking show Café Secrets! “The billets were really nice boys,” says Ruawai Aussie Tour Secretary Sam Panoho. “Most of the ones billeted by townies got up very early and went out to a farm to feed calves or look at the milking process. They thought that was really cool. They loved the bush walk at Bickers’ farm and climbing Tokatoka on Friday afternoon; that took a while — getting 80 odd kids up and down! That was followed by a game of capture the flag back at Bickers’ farm.” The celebrated country hospitality

of Ruawai was on show as Steve Wrathall worked his culinary magic, serving up a sizzling spitroast for the teams and their parents on Saturday for the prizegiving. Special thanks go to Countdown supermarket, Fonterra and Kaipara Kumara for their generous donations of food and drink… after all, nobody should leave the Kaipara without sampling our local kai! Sam Panoho was philosophical about the Australian team’s victory, seeing the whole experience as a win for the boys. “The trophy has gone, but we will bring it back when our Aussie Tour 2013 boys visit Sydney in mid-April next year. Some of the boys that we hosted will still be part of the Beecroft team so our boys will be billeted with them — that’s always a highlight, the boys look forward to catching up with each other. Boys from past tours come to watch the game too. “It’s pretty cool — there are some great friendships formed between the parents as well.”

to thousands of visitors. Most have been New Zealanders but every now and then, international tourists arrive to see the show

 Warren presenting his unique show to the international guests

Tour organisers, The Friendship Force, are regular visitors to the Kumara Box and recently brought with them a group from Cyprus. “The idea is to give people a taste of the Kaipara. We meet lots of Kiwis from all over New Zealand and we really enjoy having international guests,” says Warren. The performance is preceded by a tour through the packing sheds where Warren explains what a kumara is and how they’re grown and stored. The group is then led down narrow paths between the many storage trays and into the

museum-like theatre and await the show to start. Wearing a Maori cloak, Barry Searle, local conservationist, begins with a talk on the history, geography and flora and fauna of the Kaipara region. This was followed by Warren’s unique stories about the kumara, which are revealed only to those who watch the show. “They enjoyed every minute of it, although the interpretation was a bit tricky at times. The organisers have made another booking for November with visitors from Australia this time,” says Mavis.

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 Beecroft boys leaving early Sunday morning, during U11’s game and after the U11’s game

Kauri Chorus calls Kauri Chorus is calling for new members to join their group and you don’t have to be a Pavarotti or a Susan Boyle to join the fun “People think they can’t sing but when you’re performing in a group it’s surprising how the others carry you through,” says member, Sharon Hunter. The chorus which typically has around 20 members has been running for 13 years and always welcomes newcomers. “We generally sing in three-part harmony including a soprano, middle and alto range. You soon learn the range you’re comfortable with.” With an impressive repertoire of

over 80 popular, well-known songs, the chorus selects the music to suit the occasion. “We sing pop to swing to gospel depending on the audience.” The chorus provides entertainment for any event from morning teas and anniversaries to birthday parties and Christmas functions. If you would like to join, or have the chorus sing at your event, please contact Sharon Hunter — 09 439 5634; Lynley Clements — 09 439 8160 or Bev Jones — 09 439 8519.

Kellie Edwards, pictured at her easel, is a Rodney oil and pastel artist with a difference and is expected to attract a lot of attention at Reyburn House Art Gallery in Whangarei from August 4 to 31. Kellie’s work has been featured and won awards in national and international exhibitions and she has had work purchased for renowned private collections in New Zealand. The exhibition embraces the effects of light on colour and subjects and centres on horses, human figures and landscapes. An exhibition preview evening will be held at the gallery on Friday, August 3, 6-9pm.

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Are you the real inspector? If you’re a drama queen or a bit of a comedian and fancy being on stage then why not try out for a part in a production with the Dargaville Little Theatre. The theatre is staging two one-act plays and is holding auditions on July 31, 7.30pm at 241 Victoria Street, Dargaville. One of the plays is a classic comedy by Tom Stoppard called ‘The Real Inspector Hound’. “The theme is ‘Who is the real Inspector Hound?’ and is a spoof of an Agatha Christie who dunnit murder mystery,” says theatre member, Graham Pollard. The second play is ‘Shadows’ which is a drama by Josephine Carter. The theatre is calling for eight men and eight women across all ages and all skill levels and promises lots of fun for those involved. “There are no especially big roles in one-act productions so everyone has a fair time on stage.” The plays will run for three days at the end of September. Contact Graham Pollard Ph 439 1680.

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Cinema receives helping hand The new Anzac Cinema has been awarded a grant of over $60,000 by the Lotteries Commission

“The grant will be used to assist with the purchase of equipment and goes a long way toward helping us get started,” says Dargaville Cinema Trust member, Josie Scott. Building work is continuing on the interior of the old Dargaville library in Hokianga Road to convert it to a multipurpose auditorium, including a 62-seat movie theatre. All the work is ‘under the floor’ at present with the foundations receiving a much-needed upgrade. “Skilled tradespeople have generously donated their time, including our project manager Darryl Tregidga along with Craig Burrell from C&C Electrical who has made sure all the electrical requirements are safe following the demolition.” A small group are also working on colours and interior design which will be finalised by the end of the month when orders will be placed for seating, flooring and other items. “There are also plans to have Kaipara-made goodies available while watching the films.” Entries in the third annual Dargaville Cinema Trust film competition will be showcased on Sunday, August 5 at 5pm at the Lighthouse Church, Normanby Street. There are eight entries from children, teenagers and adults. Judges will be selecting the best film as well as prizes for the audience.

St John Introduction to CPR evening  by Julia West

Mangawhai St John is running a free Introduction to Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation evening on 31 July in response to strong community interest. The use of defibrillators will be covered along with the basics of how to attend to a person who is experiencing a cardiac arrest. “Defibrillators save lives,” says Martin Davies, Team Manager for St John, Mangawhai. “Just last week the St John ambulance was called out at 6am one morning to a person having a cardiac arrest in the Kaipara area. When we arrived, a family member was already administering CPR. The St John paramedics delivered five shocks over a period of 10 minutes which returned the patient’s heart to a

normal rhythm. The patient was then flown by helicopter to Auckland Hospital. This shows the importance of immediately starting non-stop CPR on a person suffering from a heart attack, and the effectiveness of delivering shocks from a defibrillator as early as possible.” The better informed the general public are about CPR and the location and use of defibrillators, the better for the community at large.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER July 25 - 2012

It’s definitely no toy Isuzu’s new D Max ute is causing quite a stir in motoring circles In a world of utes trending toward the extremes of the spectrum (either engineered to ride like a car, or built as a spartan workhorse) the D Max on first impressions appears to have a foot in each camp — it’s a good looking beast with a flash of chrome, rakishly angled headlamps and an aggressive stance emphasized by flared wheel arches and chunky alloys.

“The D Max is bigger, stronger, tougher, and visibly so.” It’s also quite a serious contender as far as comfort goes — the four door version I took for a drive (courtesy of Moore Cars in Whangarei) more than accommodated a man-sized frame in the back without the need for extra knees, and the driver’s seat was more comfortable than that of some family sedans. The real advantage here, however, lies deep inside the three-litre common rail turbo diesel engine of the new D Max. It’s not one you can see when appreciating the aesthetic impact of the vehicle, but it’s more important than all the chrome in the world… it’s the fact that this ute

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was built by a truck maker. Isuzu know trucks. Big trucks. So while other ute makers have scaled up their cars and added a back deck (including sometimes using the same or similar engine design for utes and cars), Isuzu have scaled down a truck. If ‘scaled down’ is the right term. Take the turbo for example. To eliminate lag, the D Max uses a variable geometry system as pioneered by Porsche. This gives the ute a smooth acceleration curve which slides through the gears effortlessly and without so much as a grunt of diesel exertion. The doors shut like bank vaults, the tailgate feels like it could support a bull elephant, and as for the parts which make up the gutsy engine… When you go to take a look at the new Isuzu (and anyone looking at a new ute would be advised to book a place), ask to see the comparisons in design and weight with the parts used in comparable

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vehicles. From the cast roller rockers to the piston big ends, everything about the D Max is bigger, stronger, tougher, and visibly so. From a company which builds serious metal for the world’s trucking fleet, you’d expect no less. So, does the D Max really have a foot in both camps? Is it neither a car with a big flat deck or a truck with less of a step up? Not at all. It’s a fusion of the best of both worlds, built very much as the dealer press emphasises as ‘a tool, not a toy’. And it’ll last far longer than most of the tools in the shop as well.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Full size, full power — tiny price!  by our Motoring Correspondent

Farming is at its core a business, and investments made by farmers in new equipment are weighed up very carefully to see if they’ll provide a good return When it comes to ATVs and quad bikes this is all the more pertinent — farmers need a reliable and rugged workhorse that is both dependable and inexpensive to run. Another consideration is power to weight — or rather power to bulk. Sometimes a huge, powerful machine lacks the ability to go where smaller, more agile ATVs can… making it tough to decide on the perfect tool for the job. Enter the Polaris Sportsman 400 — and don’t let that 455cc engine

capacity fool you into thinking that it lacks muscle. In a world of big 700 and 800cc monsters this is the proverbial bantamweight punching far harder than you

would expect, and that’s largely down to very clever design. For starters, the Sportsman has one of the most intelligent chassis and suspension setups on the market — including a unique independent rear suspension system providing an unparalleled smooth ride even over very rough terrain. Almost a foot of ground clearance means that the Sportsman can scramble over even the gnarliest mud and boulders, and its light weight means it won’t bog down.

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Innovation has been key to the success of Polaris in the highly competitive quad bike market, and little tricks like a rearfacing, high mounted radiator (which won’t clog up with mud and overheat), halogen lighting and some very versatile storage front and back allow the Kiwi farmer to wring even more value out of this smart little machine. Combined front and back rack capacity tips the scales at over 120kgs, and the Sportsman 400 can tow even more — up to 555 kilos. In a lot of ways the Sportsman 400 is a ‘back to base principles’ quad bike — a return to the rugged and agile little machine that farmers embraced a decade ago. Shorn of the weight, excess baggage and sometimes counterproductive muscle of its bigger rivals, there’s a real sense that you could never push the gutsy Polaris too hard… after all, it is manufactured by a company who also supply rescue teams and armies! About all that’s really missing from the Sportsman 400 is a hefty price tag — these machines have been called ‘the best value ATV on earth’, and a visit to your local dealership will definitely illustrate why!

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Oliver — You’ve got to get a ticket or two ‘Oliver’, the blockbuster musical, opens this week for Otamatea Repertory Theatre in Maungaturoto The show is a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the orphanage and hooks up with a group of pickpockets and their elderly mentor, Fagin. Lionel Bart’s sensational score boasts a string of hits — Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me — to name a few, and audiences are sure to be asking for more! ‘Oliver’ premiered in the West End in 1960, enjoying a long run, a successful Broadway production in 1963 and further tours and revivals.

It was made into a musical film in 1968. Major London revivals played from 1994–1998 and again from 2008–2011. The lead role of Oliver is played by Maungaturoto 10-year-old, Denzal Peeni, with Waipu’s Jamie Lymburn — also 10 — as his understudy. Father and daughter, Nat and Molly Curnow team up as Fagin and Dodger, respectively with another father and daughter team, David and Zelda Sims portraying Bill Sykes and Dodger understudy, respectively. ORT newcomer, Kate Davison, who teaches at Dargaville High School is the ‘tart-with-the-heart’, Nancy and her side-kick, Bet, is played by Elizabeth Harris. Ian Sturt and Kathy Bygrave play the comic relief of Mr Bumble and Widow Corney. The 47-strong ‘Oliver’ cast comes from all over

the Kaipara and beyond. Their commitment to the show is huge with a lot of people travelling great distances to be a part of the team. Vocal coach, Maura Flower says, “The cast has put in an enormous amount of work and is eagerly awaiting opening night.” ‘Oliver’ will run over four weekends and if you want to ‘get a ticket or two’ then go to either www.ort.org.nz or Tony’s Lotto See our advert on page 11 Shop in Maungaturoto.

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

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

Office: 09 299 64 86 www.bennettfertilisers.co.nz

Greg Newman Ph 09 439 0853 Mobile 027 258 9931 Email newman.horne@igrin.co.nz

Landscape Services & Sculpture on Commission

Comber & Seymour ltd

Normanby St, Dargaville Craftsmen, Plumbers, Drainlayers Sheetmetal, AND Roofing Contractors

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021 22 33 470

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• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

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

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Lyn’s Cake Creations Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small Phone Lyn

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WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

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The team at Hammonds provide the highest quality legal service and advice in all areas of law and business

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July 25 - 2012

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Gold Card Directory BAYLYS BEACH

Health Options 116 Victoria Street ........... 09 439 4379

Randall Architecture Ltd 25 Clyde Street ................ 09 439 0099

Maungaturoto Auto Centre 1014 State Highway 12 .... 09 431 8288

DARGAVILLE

Horacane Roofing Ltd Servicing the Kaipara District 021 0828 5868

Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 6 Pouto Street ................. 09 439 7575

A Natural Approach 32 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 0646

Jo’s Home Cookery 138 Victoria Street ........... 09 439 5435

Roy’s V8 Shop 9 Liverpool Street............. 09 439 5813

Maungaturoto Butchery 158 Hurndall Street.......... 09 431 8061 Ray White 148 Hurndall Street.......... 09 431 8820

AD Focus Cnr Totara Street .............. 09 439 8824

Kaipara Lifestyler 107 River Road ................ 09 439 6933

Shaolin Kempo River Road ....................... 09 439 6226

Kim’s Hair at Baylys 4 Ocean View Terrace ....... 09 439 6754

Adams Trimmer Nauman Ltd 97 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8897

Lyndsey Bargh Physiotherapy 18 Huia Crescent ............. 09 439 1656

Ahlayz Restaurant & Fresh Fish 95 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8212

McCoy & Thomas Sports Hunting & Fishing NZ 92 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8520

ATS Property Maintenance 23 Awakino Road ............. 09 439 8628

McKay’s 100% Electrical 87 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8305

B R Vincent Ltd 52 Beach Road ................ 09 439 6395

Newman Engineering (2004) Ltd 14-16 Beach Road ........... 09 439 5065

BNZ Bank 69 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 3171

NZ Ventures Ltd T/A Computer Worx 122 Victoria Street ........... 021 413 565

Davison Electrical Contractors 15 Hokianga Road............ 09 439 7184

The Meat Co. 63 Victoria Street ............. 09 439 8647 Waldens Shoes 115 Victoria Street ........... 09 439 8227 Window & Door Services Ltd 32 Gladstone Street ......... 09 439 6458

MANGAWHAI Carters Mangawhai Moir Street ...................... 09 431 4060 Ray White 234 Molesworth Drive ...... 09 431 4964

WARKWORTH Bogue Real Estate 14 Queen Street .............. 09 425 7959

WELLSFORD

KAIWAKA Kaiwaka Cheese Shop State Highway 1 ............... 09 431 2195

New Dimensions Hair Studio 161 Rodney Street ........... 09 423 8096

MAUNGATUROTO

Peppers Café 171 Rodney Street ........... 09 423 7549

Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre 59 Normanby Street ......... 09 439 8540

Parkview Motel 36 Carrington Street ......... 09 439 8339

Dreams 154 Hurndall Street.......... 09 431 9199

Teens & Tweens 173 Rodney Street ........... 09 423 8569

Elfhood Naturals (Thyme For You) 138 Victoria Street ........... 09 439 5697

Plumbing & Heating Centre Ltd 102 Jervois Street ........... 09 439 6124

Kaipara Flooring 32 Hurndall Street............ 09 946 9886

Wright Design 72 Spindler Road ............. 09 423 8092

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 August 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 30 July 2012. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

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½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. CONTINUOUS CURTAIN nets and curtain tracks, all now HALF PRICE. Munn’s Furniture. Phone 09 439 7249.

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FIREWOOD, DRY GUM or Macrocapa, $80.00 per m2. Delivery in Dargaville area. Phone 027 812 4122 or 021 294 7898. SLEEPYHEAD EPIC Pop up Trundler bed set, $999.00. Double Uno bed $499.00. Single spring mattress $275.00. Munns Furniture. Phone 09 439 7249. TABLE, BLACK pipe, black glass top, seats six, NO chairs. Bed, black pipe slat Queen, mattress free. Rimu, 3 drawer bed side cabinet, varnished, Offers, Apply; 64 Awakino Rd, or Phone 027 423 116. WIPER BLADES $19.95 pair, plus free Screen Wash. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

WOOD FIRES

Nick Evans

Full range of wood fires instore, excellent brands to suite all homes

MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief

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Plants & Nurseries IT’S TIME to plant. NZ native and coastal tolerant plants are available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd now. Make the most of the planting season and purchase in bulk. Great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm and at other times by prior arrangement. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4223.

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SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenence, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paintstripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

09 439 2620 021 185 4856 ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors - Trucks - Roofing Iron Batteries, Copper - Brass - Aluminium etc.

Work Wanted SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

TILES

• Siteworks • Hedge Removal • Metalling • Drainage • Pole Holes

Ph Bernie 09 439 6785

Little River Transport Ltd

Call in to our showroom to see the large range of tiles and accessories available at

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 0800 326 123

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville Property Maintenance

Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

ALL BUILDING maintenance & repairs. Roofing, windows, kitchens & bathrooms. Fences & decks etc. Phone Owen 09 439 1872 or 027 441 6253.

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ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

Phone 09 439 4940

Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & Servicing. Make sure your chimney is clean for insurance purposes. Is your chimney/flue/fire box safe for this winter? Have it cleaned, safety checked, repaired. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376 Crawford Solutions. MAINTANE – Property Maintenance and Repair to painting, building, fences, and much much more. Refs if required. Ph Jay T on 021 0292 9095 or 09 439 4618. OFFAL HOLES 750 dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER July 25 - 2012

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 August 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 30 July 2012. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Situations Vacant

Fitter/Welder A position is available at our busy engineering workshop in Dargaville for a fitter/welder. The successful applicant must be able to work unsupervised and be rostered on call. The job would entail fabrication, maintenance and onsite work. Must be reliable and have good communication skills. Some knowledge of cowshed fitting would be an advantage. Please send CV to: c/o The Kaipara Lifestyler PO Box 474 Dargaville

Ready for a change?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic sales person. You are a great communicator who’s brimming with confidence. Your excellent communications skills mean you’re comfortable with people from all walks of life. Although sales experience is a distinct advantage, we’re more interested in your life experience and the unique skills you bring to the role. We are an independent book publisher whose beautiful books feature NZ history told in early photographs. We need someone who’s passionate about selling and books to take our products to market. This part-time role is based in Dargaville. Call Anna on 09 439 6933 or email info@echopublishing.co.nz for more information.

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Hey dudes, don’t forget my new

blue

Registration Tag

Oh no, not registration again! Yeah it is and this is a reminder so you don’t land up with a fine for not registering your dog. The registrations are due in the month of August 2012. If you haven’t received your registration form by the end of July, please phone us on

0800 10 58 90

and we’ll get one to you.

If you need any information contact us on 0800 10 58 90.

Public Notices FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice & complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592.

Public Notices

Kaipara Citizens & Ratepayers Assn. Northpower Electric Power Trust NoTicE of ANNuAl GENErAl MEETiNG The Annual General Meeting is to be held at the Dargaville Town Hall, 37 Hokianga Road, Dargaville on Tuesday 31 July 2012, at 11am. Agenda 1 Minutes of the AGM held on 28 July 2011 2 Matters Arising 3 Presentation of the Chairman’s Report, Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report 4 Appointment of Auditors for the 2013 Financial Year 5 Report on Code of Practice 6 General Business In accordance with S100 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010 the Financial Statements of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2012 and the Auditor’s Report on those financial statements are available for inspection, Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5pm at the office of the secretary (details below). Plus Chartered Accountants First Floor, Dairy House Corner Porowini and Tarewa Road Whangarei Phone 438-3322 In accordance with S102 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010 - s(2) every beneficiary has one vote - s(3) the quorum for the annual meeting is 20 beneficiaries. Brent Martin/Julie Noel Secretariat

Notice is hereby given to Members of the Mangwhai Boating & Fishing Club Inc, that you are invited to attend our 47th AGM to be held at our Clubrooms, Alamar Cres on Saturday 11th August 2012 at 3-30pm. Agenda Present Apologies Minutes of the 46th AGM 2011 Presidents Report

KAIPARA CITIZENS & RATEPAYERS ASSN INC

Dinner for Members and Supporters Date/Time: Sunday 29 July, 7.00pm Venue: New Asian Restaurant, Victoria Street, Dargaville

This is a chance for members to enjoy the company of others and hear about future prospects for our beleaguered district. Guest speaker will be Colin Craig, leader of the Conservative Party. All members and prospective members welcome RSVP required by 27 July to determine numbers Please phone 09 439 8519

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AGM

July 29th 10.30am at clubrooms

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

Juniors Seniors (14yrs +)

Notice from the Secretary, Mangawhai Boating & Fishing Club Inc.

Auditions for“Allen Adair” A play with music

Based on and inspired by Jane Mander’s novel Allen Adair

Will be held at Paparoa Memorial Hall 2pm, Sunday 29th July 2012 A mix of main and supporting roles

Singing and Acting Experience useful but not necessary 10 men, 10 women aged 20+ 4 children aged 5-10

Performance dates Oct 18th to 21st, 2012 Phone inquiries George Skelton phone 09 431 6224 Written by George Skelton Directed by Peter Flower Produced by the Paparoa 150th Celebration Committee

To All Parents/Caregivers

Dargaville High School

SENIOR OPTIONS EVENING

(For all students who are currently in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13)

Thursday 26th July 2012 7.00pm in the School Hall

Parents and students are encouraged to attend. There will be a short presentation containing information on the curriculum, courses available in the senior school, NCEA and Careers Education. All Departments will have representatives available to talk about subjects being offered in 2013.

T PR ODUCE MARKE

Election of Officers

Dinner after meeting

Date/Time: Saturday 28 July, 10.30am Venue: Lions Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville Business: Update since last meeting All members and prospective members welcome

DARGAVILLE

6–7.30pm $2/night

Submitted General Business

MEETING OF MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS

RIVERSIDE

Financial Report

$10 per head

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Public Notices PRETTY BIG JOB, “Jonesy, lend a hand,” Ya dreaming mate, I’m going up river aboard DAISY. Phone Sue Taylor 09 439 4975. Email: kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz.

7.30pm onwards $3/night Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance) Some racquets available ALL WELCOME Enquiries 022 013 5879

DARGAVILLE

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July 25 - 2012

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Marcel Motors LTD

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Marcel Junior 021 504 487 Marcel Senior 021 736 125

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Authorised Toyota Parts Supplier Top quality parts for all makes & models Oils & Lubricants Exide Batteries

Authorised Toyota Service Agents

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Wearable Arts Gala In Conjunction with Paparoa’s 150 year Celebration

Saturday 6th October 2012 Shows Start 8pm

Held at the Paparoa Hall, SH 12 Paparoa,Kaipara District, Northland

Calling for Entry’s now Entry forms available at: www.paparoa.org.nz

For any enquiries please call Pat George, Event Manager: 09 431 6351

Or email wearableartsgalapaparoa@gmail.com

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T H E K A I PA R A L I F E S T Y L E R P R O U D LY P R E S E N T S

Historic Kaipara VOL : XX

DARGAVILLE N.Z. THURSDAY, JULY 25 1912

Attention Housewife

The Old PaPar P OOa POsTsTsT Office Par

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Serving The Community Circa 1903

YOUR AGENTS WITH INTEGRITY IN ALL MATTERS OF REAL ESTATE HOMESTEAD ESTABLISHMENT LAND SALES

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Prompt, friendly service. Water your horse while you wait.

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proudly

sewing Machines of the Highest Quality

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Haberdashery and other Accessories

•• Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre norMAnby street 439 8540

serving the people of Kaipara settlements for over 90 years

KiM’s hair aT Baylys

110 Victoria Street Dargaville Telephone 09 439 7295 Maungaturoto Telephone 09 431 1016

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new super Blondes colours just arrived & Permanent straightening [non chemical]

For all the needs of the lady or gentleman motorist visit the mechanical engineers of choice

Enjoy a cordial welcome and be pampered in our superb home salon. Proudly spoiling ladies for 17 years. Open 7 Days a week & evening appOintments welcOme

09 439 6754 | 021 105 4578

Morfett Auto Services

4 Ocean view Terrace, Baylys Beach

For a relaxing night’s sleep

Automotive Services Godfrey’s

Issuers of Governmental Warrants for the Fitness of Motor Vehicles Flawless Repairs Undertaken

58 Hokianga Rd . Dargaville

see the gentlemen at

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Munn’s Furniture & Furnishings

Totara Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 7666

purveyors of the fine and respected Sleepyhead beds – quality fit for Her Majesty the Queen

Parish Office 09 439 7253 Counselling Service 0800 437 6397 Kaipara Budgeting Service 09 946 5440 Circus Kumarani Oscar 09 439 5152 Town Around Volunteer Bus 09 439 6306

Health OPTIONS Your local apothecary and purveyor of medicaments, tinctures and unguents for all manner of efficacious remedies. » LEECHES « » HERBS « » LOTIONS « Guaranteed no witchcraft!

we cordially invite you to worship with us on Sunday Holy Trinity 8am and 9.30am St Peters Te Kopuru 11am

Dargaville’s premium butcher for fine meats, small goods and select cuts for your table

116 Victoria Street, Dargaville Tel: 09 439 4379

Dargaville's electricians for 76 years

Mr Ray White esquire would make it known that

His honourable representatives in matters of real estate in the Kaipara District of her Majesty’s New The latest invention Zealand Colonies are the for your home – good people of

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Farmers! Lumberjacks! Homesteaders!

automatic washing engines by Messrs Fisher and Paykel now available for viewing

Paul Emsden

Godfrey’s Chainsaws and Mowers

For all modern petroleum-engined power equipment 3 Parore St, Dargaville 09 439 8881

The most sovereign new device to save your housemaid time!

Paul Dickens

Jon Walker

Messrs Walker, Emsden, Dickens and Metzener - Kaipara’s Premiere Refrigeration Team

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Who are recommended for their noteworthy integrity and experience in the field of land sales and purchase.

The most novel and interesting mercantile establishment in the settlement of Maungaturoto, Albertland.

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Homewares to bring elegance to any villa or farmsteading.

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CELEBRATING 150 YEARS 1862–2012

Urgent calls may be made by horse!

Ladies! Keep him warm and banish winter chills with brightly coloured, cosy and comfortable wools

Please. Tether your pony by the tradesmans entrance at the rear of the store.

McKays Arcade, Victoria St, Dargaville 09 439 8779

Importers and distributors of the highest quality wool

Guaranteed to be of the utmost quality

Or telephone on

The sale you have been looking forward to all year has finally arrived! Be early so you don’t miss out on a bargain! We are open for business from 8.30 in the morning to 5 o’clock all week. Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery is open from 9 in the morning to 12 noon on Saturdays for your convenience.

An affiliate of those peerless artisans

Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery

50 Normanby St, Dargaville Call 09 439 8868

dargaville@flooringxtra.co.nz

Clever

est 1954

our establishment can be found at

ALBERTLAND MUSEUM Memorial Park, Port Albert Road, Wellsford Ph. 09 423 8181 www.albertland.co.nz

G e n e ra l E n gi n e e rs Suppliers of tools to the workingmen of the Kaipara

Keys cut to fit ever y lock

NEW!

Key cutting for the security of moder n automobiles N o r m a n b y S t r e e t , D a rg av i l l e Hitching Rail outside main entrance. No dogs permitted in workshop

09 431 9199

On rOad Or Off rOad – we prOmise service

Let it be known that the house of MUNNS are your premiere local purveyor of the finest floorings for modern homesteads and villas. Quotations available at your leisure – delivery and installation by horseless carriage throughout the Albertland settlement.

TELEPhone 09 431 7306

You will find us at 154 Hurndall Street in Maungaturoto, ensconced in a veritable Alladin’s Cave of unforgettable gifts and treasures.

Through size and service New Zealand’s leading bank.

For over 150 years this fine and reputable financial institution has served the people of New Zealand. For investments, home loans and business banking the Manager of our Dargaville branch cordially invites you to stop by our modern offices and discuss how we can assist you.

Open Mon–Fri 7–5.30pm Sat 8–1pm

Dreams Delightful gifts for the entire family.

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) 09 439 7575

Exotic incense and jewels from the mysterious eastern regions of the earth. A strange and ingriguing cornucoepia of whimsical, fantastic and beguiling gifts. Cross our palm with silver and delight your friends and family.

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Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery Winter Season Sale

63 Victoria Street Tel: 09 439 8647

Bruce Metzener

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All your pump needs, milking equipment and filtration requirements will be amply catered for with WATERTECH PLUS

Snazzi Gifts

54 Victoria Street Dargaville

Laser Electrical

Delivery by horse drawn cart available to the Dargaville settlement

Your Specialist Irrigation & Pump Provider in the Warkworth to Maungaturoto area.

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You are cordially invited to visit our modern offices in the township anytime to view our large property portfolio.

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The B.N.Z. is proud to announce its intention to begin planning to open an agency of the B.N.Z. at McMurdo Sound in Antarctica.

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We deliver

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IMPORTANT TO NOTE

Motoring enthusiasts please, smokey automobiles with noisy engines are not permitted to park all day next to the Bank.

Next to a husband or diamonds, a girl’s best friend is her BNZ CHEQUE ACCOUNT

Bank of New Zealand Est. 1861

The B.N.Z. is represented in Dargaville by a Branch at 69 Victoria Street, DARGAVILLE. You may also telephone 09 439 3175 and speak to a professional bank clerk in a jiffy!

Gas & Tyre SERVICES

148 Victoria Street Dargaville

0800 788 288 sales@gasandtyre.co.nz

THE KAIPARA LIFESTYLER PROUDLY PRESENTS

Historic Kaipara

A Significant Year

A Good Decision

by Paul Campbell

by Brian Eastwood

Following the successful Easter Weekend celebrations of the 150th anniversar y of the landing of the first wave of European settlers in the Northern Kaipara at Port Albert, two more communities are deep in the planning of their own commemorations of the event

Dargaville’s Municipal Chambers in Hokianga Road has long served as a building of many uses for the people of Northern Wairoa. A 1916 poll gave ratepayers a chance to have their say on three proposals. One idea was to spend £2,500 to buy a section and house belonging to former mayor Fred Day as a site for municipal chambers. It was given the go-ahead. Although there was Photo courtesy Dargaville Museum Opened in 1923 the Municipal Chambers housed the librar y, reading much opposition in room and Council offices downstairs, with engineer and Council Chambers above Council it was carried on Mayor R. E Hornblow’s casting and public meeting rooms, youth Chambers was blended into the vote. The contract was let to B. centre and even examination Town Hall and housed only the (Bass) Rope for £8,223. rooms for School Certificate. town library. Finally completed in 1923 the When Now the wheel has turned full Dargaville Museum two-storied Chambers were a decided to shift from Normanby circle. Mayor Tiller has moved Mayor’s office, Borough Council Street it became their temporary back to the original office and a office, meeting rooms and town premises. movie theatre will soon screen library. Over the years the upstairs Borough Council eventually where the first library operated. area has been used variously became part of Kaipara District It was a good decision by Mayor as dance and dinner venue, and moved across the road to the Hornblow when he used his conference centre, service club former County office. Municipal casting vote back in 1922.

Paparoa has comprehensive plans that include a town parade through the ‘village in the valley, with the accent on pioneer costumes and memorabilia, harbour excursions and a wide range of activities culminating in a banquet featuring the best of Kaipara cuisine. Paparoa was settled later than Port Albert, as surveys of land grants — 100 acres per adult and 20 per child, had not been completed. Those heading to the area in fact spent several months at Pahi waiting to move on. As a result what is now a quiet harbour-side settlement was once a bustling community complete with a busy harbour and extensive

gardens to feed the locals as well as harbourside residents further afield, with the safe anchorage of the Arapoa River a centre of local commerce. The Albertlanders made their way to Maungaturoto, but this settlement in fact took another year to establish and as a result anniversary celebrations there will not take place until next year. But work is already well underway, with extensive town centre renovations and the creation of a garden in Hundall Street near the service station. Community stalwart Albie Paton reports that things are well on track. “We are immersed in upgrading

Photo courtesy Albertland District Museum

the original landing area where the settlers came ashore and other infrastructure which will make a difference to Maungaturoto well into the future after our anniversary celebrations are over. It is a great opportunity for us to take the community forward as we remember our past.” A town parade commemorating the pioneer settlers will be a focal point here too. In all, some 3,000 Albertlanders sailed to New Zealand, some making their way to the Kaipara by bush tracks, some by boat up the tidal waterways, but for many the

harsh bush environment was a far cry from home, with the result that many returned to Auckland and points south, leaving a few hundred hardy souls to break in their new land. Today, they have thousands of descendents throughout New Zealand, and around the world, with many returning for the coming celebrations. A graphic account of the settlement of the northern Kaipara is available in Images from Albertland, featuring more than 100 fullplate photographs, and available from selected local outlets.

A Busy Barquentine by Brian Eastwood

Ask to look in the Kaipara Harbour Master’s and Customs logbooks held in the vault at Dargaville Museum and you will find a long list of ship’s Captains who signed the Pouto visitor’s book Captain A. Watchlin arrived as master of the barquentine Laura in April 1922 and two days after Christmas Day he was there again in the Louis Theriault. She was a schooner he had bought to take the place of Laura on the Kaipara Australia timber run. Of all the intercolonial sailing ship skippers who had called in over the years, Watchlin was the last. In November of that year Laura was laid up at Sydney to be converted into a coal hulk. Built in Denmark at Nordby Faro in 1889, the three masted 326 tons barquentine had a busy life in the south Pacific.

A smart sailer sometimes taking less than a fortnight to cross the Tasman from Newcastle to Kaipara, she often carried a quarter of a million feet of timber to Australia and five hundred tons of coal back again. At other times the cargo went to the South Island where she then loaded produce for her trip up to Kaipara. Occasional voyages took her to the Pacific Islands and elsewhere. In 1919 Laura caused a stir when arriving at Wellington Heads from San Francisco with a hold full of case oil for the Vacuum Oil Company. She had struck a reef with the crew of eleven pumping all night to counter the water

rising at the rate of two feet an hour. She was towed in to port and so avoiding what could have been a Rena style catastrophe. Even more exciting for some of the crew was a mid-Tasman June storm when she lost her fore-top-gallant mast and rigging with some of the crew still aloft. Fortunately no man was hurt. It was noted that no other vessel in Australasia had changed hands as many times as Laura. Shipping company owners knew her to be a profit maker. Soon after the start of World War One she had sold for £1,000, later resold for £1,500, then £4,000 and in 1918 for £8,000. It was an

increase of £7,000 in her value in just four years. Her immediate future had been guaranteed in 1910 when owners E. D. Pike and Co secured a threeyear contract for Laura and three sister ships to deliver 18 million feet of kahikatea to Sydney for the to manufacture of butter boxes. In the middle of those deliveries a downturn of trade in Kaipara meant that the tug Sterling was laid up. Rio, one of Laura’s partners in the venture, was held up in harbour for seven days and Laura for ten days waiting for a tow. Local people, ship owners, captains and crew would all have agreed with the Australian

Photo courtesy Dargaville Museum

Barquentine Laura - captained by A Watchlin a frequent visitor to Pouto

newspaper that commented, “This is a matter of great concern. It should be seen into by the New Zealand Government if Kaipara is to retain its reputation as a first class port for the shipment of timber.”

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Winter specials

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very year thousands of visitors come to the quiet little town of Matakohe to explore the history of Northland. They are transported back to a time when mighty forests covered the hills around the harbour, and when hardy pioneers matched their determination against an unforgiving land to build early New Zealand.

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Purveyors of the finest accourtrements for the gentlemen or lady smoker. Also exotic imports from the isles of Jamaica

Modern transportation without getting your hand dirty. Servicing and repairs for your motorised bicycle

PROMPT, FRIENDLY SERVICE WATER YOUR HORSE WHILE YOU WAIT

procurement of cycle wheels, accessories and individual parts as needed for all your servicing needs

09 439 5065 www.landplane.co.nz

Matakohe’s Kauri Museum is an award winning, enlightening destination – not only a window onto the past but also as a showcase of one of nature’s giants, the majestic kauri itself. Alongside vast timber slabs and logs harvested from the ancient forest you’ll find the largest collection of precious kauri gum in the world, an amber-hued treasure which was once the ‘gold’ of the Kaipara. Experience bygone days in a whole new way, with displays, galleries,

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Salutations to the Albertland Settlement 150 years since the arrival of these enterprising pionneers in the Kaipara

Our staff have Over 150years* experience Of fine cheeses and gOurmet delights.

Qualified & Reliable Blacksmith available for wheel repairs while you wait

artefacts and tools from the age of Kauri logging all presented in an authentic setting. Restored machinery – including a turning steam sawmill, New Zealand’s earliest tractor and more – fill out a picture of pioneering life that is the next best thing to actually being there! To connect with your past and see the Kaipara in a whole new light, visit the Kauri Museum at Matakohe… the perfect day trip or weekend excursion for the family.

ould have it known that their work camp in Kaiwaka is open for business

new lumber

has been extracted from Kaipara forests ready to construct sturdy homesteads, farm buildings and dwellings for the colony at reasonable prices Tim Magill

DREADON & KELLIHER

Photographs and Designs can be found at

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Website: www.kaurimuseum.com Telephone 09 431 7417 Email admin@kaurimuseum.com The Kauri Museum 5 Church Road MATAKOHE 0593