Kaipara Lifestyler, July 25th 2023

Heritage on the hilltop

Off-road tourism ignites contention

u by Andy Bryenton Kaipara’s Ripiro Beach made the national news twice last week for controversial reasons surrounding the proliferation of off-road driving tourism on the west coast.

A letter in the New Zealand Herald saw one correspondent label four-wheel drive enthusiasts visiting Kaipara as ‘hooning’ and guilty of ‘excessive speed and ignorance’. A later discussion on Radio New Zealand featured commentary from author Matt Elliot.

“These four-wheel drives were congregating at Poutō, it was obviously a very well-organised meet of these guys, and there were just literally swarms of

the vehicles going down the beach,” said Mr Elliott.

While some have supported Mr Elliot’s sentiments, others have struck back, opining that these tourists are driving on a beach classified as an open road and bringing financial support to Dargaville. Numbers of 4x4 drivers using the beach have soared since West Auckland’s Muriwai was closed to traffic in 2022.

Councillor Ash Nayyar says that a ban is not the way to go, but education and enforcement of the rules are vital.

“We love tourism, so we are not going to shoo them off,” says Mr Nayyar. “However, it’s vital that we have clear and better signage dictating the rules and etiquette of beach driving. We could use the services of our freedom camping rangers to monitor this and educate people.” ¢

p Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club’s open day last Saturday drew in the crowds, with classic car and hot rod enthusiasts rolling in to celebrate. The machinery club’s extensive collection of antiquities was on display, with engines running and classic machines fired up in the large display hall atop Harding Park’s hill. The heritage machinery club hosted the open day as a chance to invite new members to sign up, joining a friendly team which is working to preserve

and agricultural history.

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The leatherworker’s art

u A new exhibit at the Dargaville Museum will showcase one of the most important skills of colonial times; the art of leatherworking. From tack and saddles for horses to boots and shoes, farming tools and maritime gear, leather was a vital component in the technology of the 1800s. The museum’s collection boasts machines, tools and implements, which are being assembled into a life-sized diorama of a vintage Kaipara leatherworker’s shop. “It’s important that we preserve this aspect of the Kaipara’s pioneering past,” said museum spokesperson Raewyn Sills.

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“We are here for the affected family and are looking forward to supporting them in the rebuilding process.”

p Dargaville Bridge Club president James Nyssen (left) presents certificates to the graduating ‘class of 2023’. At a recent fancy dress-themed event, those who had joined the club as beginners this year were inducted as fully-fledged players in this engaging teams-based card game.

p Dargaville Primary School had a fundraiser in support of the Kaihū family, who had their home and business burnt down. The school raised $1,051, which was donated to Manjeet Kaur and Sukhmeet Singh.

Preserving the past Farewell for annual Santa parade

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Museum is the host to a unique collection of maritime relics, stored together in a large hall, which has now been fitted with climate-stabilising air conditioning.

u by Amy Fifita

Following an appeal to gauge the support of the annual Dargaville Lions Christmas Parade, the group decided to cancel the event with hopes of facilitating another Christmasthemed celebration.

“An article was put in the paper asking for comment and support for the next Christmas parade, and we only received one response,” says DLC spokesperson Noel Moran.

“Thanks to a generous community grant administered by the Kaipara District Council, we have been able to install two large air conditioning units,” says museum spokesperson Raewyn Sills.

“It’s all about maintaining a level temperature and humidity during the year, and also, of course, for the comfort of our visitors.”

The main hall of the museum, housing the maritime collection, was prone to heat during the summer months, and the new twin air conditioning set-up, deployed by local installers Wave Refrigeration, will combat this. It’s important as many of the artefacts on open display have no glass cases or climate-controlled spaces to fit them.

The maritime collection consists of large, original historic relics recovered from the anaerobic sands of the Ripiro Coast. Buried in the deep sand where no air exists to promote rot and decay, the wooden remains of wrecked sailing ships have stood the test of time. Having a controlled environment in which these centuries-old relics can be experienced by the public has long been on the museum’s wish list.

Alongside authentic shipwrecks, the Maritime Hall contains artefacts from the Greenpeace flagship, the Rainbow Warrior, naval militaria, navigational aids such as the main glass cowling of Poutō Point’s historic lighthouse, and many more items of interest.

“The children love the parade and it is very disappointing for us to cancel it. The Lions spent many hours to be able to run the event and we have decided to cease running it and put our time and money into something else. Perhaps someone else wants to pick up the mantel, run the event and drive some fresh ideas.”

The festive event was facilitated by the DLC and was a yearly tradition that brought holiday happiness to Dargaville for more than 20 years.

“It relied on the community to make it a success. It is a sign of the times, and we don’t want to put all of our efforts into something that lasts an hour.” However, the Lions members’ Christmas spirit for the community is

not lost. Its members are currently in the process of creating a new initiative to bring people together for the holiday season.

“We are in the early stages of looking for something feasible to do for the community for Christmas.

“We may not have enough time to do our new idea this year, but we will definitely have something Christmasthemed next year.” ¢

p New technology to protect examples of the old; HVAC technicians install one of the two large temperature and humidity controlling heat pumps at Dargaville Museum

p Father Christmas at the 2022 Dargaville Lions Club Christmas Parade saw hundreds of people gather to enjoy the festivities

Museum celebrates an achievement

u by Paul Campbell

A list of VIP guests and the public gathered at dawn last Saturday to mark the fruition of a plan that was first formulated two decades ago — a grand entrance to the iconic The Kauri Museum at Matakohe.

The trust-run museum has paid its own way since it was opened with one room in 1962, with subsequent trusts adding extensive new wings and displays and hoping to celebrate the kauri history with a forest replica as a gateway. However, it wasn’t until a $3 million grant from the Provincial Growth Fund arrived two years ago that the project could be seriously reconsidered.

The new Forest Walkway not only completes a new entrance planned nearly 20 years ago but will also enable the presentation of a whole new aspect of kauri history.

Visitors now enter the complex with the sense of walking through the canopy of an immense forest at night, complete with the sounds and setting the scene for the arrival of dawn and the rest of the exhibits.

The gathering on Saturday for a blessing saw the ribbon cutting ceremony carried out by MP Willow-Jean Prime, as they heard the development is more than just a way to move around the museum exhibits and is a whole new approach to the stories the collection inside has to tell.

Outgoing museum director Barbara Hilden says with “60 years since our founding, the Forest Walkway is going to set us off on the next 60.”

The new walkway is the most visible component of an overall museum

p MP Willow-Jean Prime and Kauri Museum Board chairman Grant McCallum cutting the ribbon to the new entrance

p MP Willow-Jean Prime and Kauri Museum Board chairman Grant McCallum cutting the ribbon to the new entrance

p Kaumātua Shannon Wilson (left) and Hone Martin blessing the entrance

p Museum board chair Grant McCallum (left) with Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson at a post-opening reception

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Citizens’ choice on walking and cycling Matariki trails welcome riders

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville is set to share in a $348 million programme to improve cycle and walking access between residential neighbourhoods and civic amenities.

“Dargaville’s urban area is small enough that it is only a short trip to get anywhere about town, even if a person lives in the outer areas,” says Calvin Thomas, general manager of the Northland Transportation Alliance.

Waka Kotahi says that the programme will help the Kaipara District Council make small, quick and visible changes to streets and how people use them by helping them embrace cycling or walking as a means of transport. Upgrades to local footpaths have long been on the wish list of ratepayers, as evidenced by questions to the candidates during the last local body elections.

There are two proposed options for what these connectivity improvements will be. Council planners are focussing on the areas, including Charlotte Street south to Victoria Street, Hokianga Road east to Awakino Road, and Awakino Road east to Onslow Street. Now they would like to hear from those who live in the residential area of Dargaville as to which plan suits the town’s needs best. Both seek to connect schools, shops and homes with new cycle and walking options and safer road crossings.

As the money has been allocated for a specific fund provided by the government for the development of cycle and walking paths, it’s not possible to retrench the funds into pothole repair on roads.

The two maps and a survey as to which option you prefer are available on kaipara.govt.nz. ¢

u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara Cycling Club enjoyed a Matariki ride during last week’s seasonal celebrations, heading out before dawn to ride and walk to one of the highest points in the new Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park.

The 6am start to coincide with the rising of the Pleiades star cluster was a chilly one, but rewarded riders with a great view as they reached Pōhutukawa Point, where the bike park’s Puanga Pass and aptly named Matariki Rising trails converge.

“Matariki did not disappoint as a scatter of clouds disappeared to show off a clear cluster of stars,” said event co-organisers and bike park super-supporters Des and Sadie Cogan.

“Participants were also invited to acknowledge those who had passed by hanging special items and words on to the tree at Pōhutukawa Point.”

From the promontory, riders could pick three options to descend through the forest over a course of exciting curves and runs crafted by volunteers. These are named in te teo Māori; the Ururangi, Hiwa i te Rangi and Waipuna Rangi trails. Walkers came down the hill on the Tawhirimatea trail, named for the ancestral atua of the winds and weather.

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p Calvin Thomas, general manager of the Northland Transportation Alliance, is a supporter of new plans to improve Dargaville’s connectivity

p Members of the Kaipara Cycling Club greet the dawn for Matariki, heading out on trails which have been given names reflecting the heritage of the holiday and other aspects of Te Ao Māori

Grants for the arts closing soon

u by Andy Bryenton

The Creative Communities Scheme has been supporting arts and culture in Kaipara for many years now, granting financial resources to worthy projects that boost art’s role visibility and role in our daily lives.

The current round of the scheme closes at the end of this month, leaving only a week for those seeking to bring arts and creativity to their communities to enrol. It is administered locally by the Kaipara District Council, which hosts all the application forms on its website, kaipara.govt.nz.

This time around, successful applicants will be selected based on three major criteria, leaving a broad scope for different kinds of artistic and cultural projects. The scheme is searching for projects which will allow lots of participation from the public, support the diverse cultural and creative traditions of Kaipara communities, and reach out to young people.

Some examples can be found among last year’s successful applicants. The Creative Communities Scheme assisted Otamatea Repertory Theatre to help get locals on stage and funded ‘give it a go’ workshops and life drawing classes in Mangawhai. It also promoted the ceramic arts with free classes in Dargaville, stepped up to help Circus Kumarani

Lions change of officers

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Lions Club met to celebrate its annual change of officers last week, with new members swelling the ranks of the charitable social organisation as other long-standing participants received accolades.

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In the past, The Dargaville Little Theatre, Bill Hyland Community Centre at Baylys Beach, Ruawai Lions Club and many more have been given a helping hand by the scheme. Now is the time to take action if your club, society or artistic group has a vision for 2023.

Dennis Smith, chairman of the local zone for the Lions, was there to hand out pins and certificates in honour of the occasion, along with his wife, Sue Smith and district governor Ricky Singh. Chief among the recipients was local Lion Ray Watkins, applauded for his 55 years of service to the club, and Nick Puharich, who celebrated 57 years as a member.

It’s been a year of success for the Lions, which helped as marshalls for the Poutō Lighthouse Challenge, raising money for child cancer research. It has also raised funds for Tangiteroria School’s literacy project, marshalled for the popular Kai Iwi Lakes triathlon, and hosted a special coronation high tea for

100 older citizens, commemorating the beginning of King Charles III’s reign. This last event was orchestrated in conjunction with Dargaville Museum’s committee. Amid the celebration and reflection on success came a mark of respect for a departed friend and fellow Lion. Club members bestowed life membership on highly-respected colleague Warren Osbaldiston.

“His work for the Lions has been immense, and his contribution to this club cannot be overstated,” said Dargaville Lions president Clive McDermott. He also thanked the membership for their willingness to step up and help with the many projects they have undertaken in the community this past year.

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p Dargaville Lions club gathered to present honours and install new officers

p Previous Kaipara Art Awards winner Geoff Ruthe with his painting Paradisus Terrestris — these prestigious awards were made possible in part by Creative Communities funding

What Kaipara wants in council plan

u by Andy Bryenton

A new Long Term Plan for 2024–2034 is on its way, and extensive surveys and discussions with Kaipara citizens have framed the direction local councillors may take in designing it.

A library re-established

u by Andy Bryenton

Te Kōpuru has a new library thanks to the efforts of a dedicated group of community volunteers; the most interesting fact about this reading resource is that it’s a rediscovery.

“When the idea of a book swap was discussed by the Wednesday drop-in group in Te Kōpuru, it was mentioned that there was a mystery room off the church hall which might be suitable,” says library volunteer Diana Adams.

“Upon opening the room, it was revealed to be full of junk, as it had been used for storage for many years. However, the original sign from the 1890s Te Kōpuru library was in there.”

Kaipara District Council members met last week to discuss the road ahead for the new LTP, hearing the feedback from 450 face-to-face engagements at local market days and events and 270 people online, part of more than 2,400 responses to questions about Kaipara’s direction.

The LTP offers an opportunity for elected members to discuss their vision and community outcomes with the community and for the community to learn about the LTP process and what’s proposed for the next 10 years,” said KDC communications manager Gillian Bruce.

“This allows a conversation to establish where Kaipara is currently in terms of infrastructure, financial position, and the reality of work that can be achieved in a given timeframe and provides elected members with an understanding of what the community wants the council to focus on.”

Positives included the natural environment of Kaipara, the relaxed pace of life and the friendly population. Room for improvement was discussed in roading, council transparency, mana whenua relationships and the perception of an east-west spending divide.

That led to five broad subjects dominating the forward planning for the next LTP; economic prosperity, affordable living, dependable roading, better community amenities and a healthier environment.

The LTP is an important document setting the schedule for growth in the next decade. It will be the first one completed by the Jepson administration. Councillors will be out and about seeking more preengagement feedback at community events ahead of preparing a consultation document for the public to review, compiled late this year. ¢

Other library equipment, like the sorting trolley used by librarians decades ago, was also found, and a group of keen locals pitched in to assist with a six-month project to refurbish the space. Paint, shelves and, of course, modern books were all added, culminating in a limited opening as a book-swap resource earlier this year. Now, the library is ready to regain its place as the town’s literary hub.

“Our Wednesday drop-in group have supported this amazingly,” says Diana, “Especially Anne Battersby; we could not have achieved this without her. Special thanks also go out to

Gordon Walker for his donation of a Persian carpet, Ken Foster for paint and expertise, and Wes Wordsworth, who used his woodworking skill to craft new library shelves.”

The new Te Kōpuru Community Library is open from 2.45pm until 4pm to cater to students, from 10am to noon on Wednesdays and from 3pm to 4pm on Sundays. Donations of good quality books you have enjoyed and recommend for others to read are gratefully accepted. Please email jocelyn.righton@gmail.com to arrange a pick-up. ¢

p Massive feedback from the community has sharpened the focus of councillors ahead of their formulation of a decade-spanning Long Term Plan

p Library volunteer Diana Adams is thanking the community for helping bring back Te Kōpuru Library after decades of absence

A journey to environmental longevity

u by Amy Fifita

Poutō School students and staff celebrated their efforts towards sustainability and were awarded an Enviroschools bronze certificate.

“Poutō School was honoured with the presentation of their bronze certificate for Enviroschools. It is a remarkable achievement,” school principal Georgina Milford said.

Enviroschools facilitator Jane Norman visited the school to educate staff and students about creating a lasting environment.

“The session was engaging, responsive and reflective of our own thoughts and opinions about sustainability. It was an opportunity to share our kupu (message) and provide an understanding of the five principles to our school and the wider community via social media.

“Our students developed skills and knowledge to think critically about sustainable outcomes that will benefit the taiao (natural environment), our culture, our community, our people and plants and animals.

“We are committed to our produce paddock by planting more vegetables, building a nursery to grow seedlings, and designing and constructing a chicken coop. The tamariki learnt through inquiry, reflection, repetitive behaviours and a clear understanding of the process within the sustainability kaupapa.

Dune planters volunteer

u by Andy Bryenton

It’s the launch of another big year for the volunteer dune-grass planters of the CoastCare Te Tai Tokerau programme, who will emplace close to 9,000 native grasses before summer.

Groups are active in this space thanks to the assistance of the Northland Regional Council, which carefully sources the seeds and cultivates seedlings at its Mata nursery. The process involves collecting the seeds from native spinifex and pīngao, a painstaking undertaking which requires the tumbleweed balls of this dune-dwelling plant to be manually picked open.

“Our seedlings, vegetables and eggs will be available to our community to purchase. This pūtea (money) will provide a sustainable way of financing our projects in the future. Produce that does not get purchased will be stored or given out to a community group/people in need.”

Poutō School was presented with its Eviroschools bronze certificate last Friday to recognise the work the students and teachers have achieved.

“The precious gift to our children recognises their hard work and dedication in caring for the taiao.” ¢

Some of those 9,000 plants will return to the east and west coasts of Kaipara, with dedicated groups in places such as Mangawhai and Baylys Beach helping to bed them in, preventing erosion and expanding the habitat for shorebirds and invertebrates.

“Replanting sand-binding native plants is an important element of the work of CoastCare groups, alongside weed control and protecting from damage by feet and wheels,” says NRC CoastCare coordinator Laura Shaft.

“Protecting and restoring sand dunes helps retain the natural character and biodiversity of our beaches whilst helping reduce impacts of coastal erosion”.

While CoastCare groups dot the shoreline from Bream Bay across to the Ripiro Coast and up to Ahipara in the north, there is always room for more, with the NRC committed to helping provide the seedlings to make a difference. CoastCare organisers would love to hear from anyone who wishes to start such a group for their community and local foreshore.

To find out more about how they could help revitalise the environment near you, with a little volunteer help, please get in touch with coastcare@nrc.govt.nz. ¢

p The NRC’s dune protection programme has its roots in community volunteer groups, who have been pitching in to help the environment for more than a decade

p Poutō School students have been exploring ways of looking after the environment sustainably

John Bertrand Collectables

Buying in Dargaville Next Tuesday Only

Once again the buyers from Wellington based company John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltdare coming to Dargaville next Tuesday.MrTony Grant from the company says “This is agreat time to bring along those unwanteditems you’ve sorted out during the lockdown period and turn theminto cash”. Particularly wanted by the buyers are Gold and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as Old Coins and Banknotes, WarMedals, Old Wind-up Watchesand other interesting Old Collectables.

“Weare keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant. “I’m sure everyone has unearthed something we want in the past few weeks and we would like to see it! Nothing is too smallfor our consideration. We are just as happytobuy one item as we are buying 1,000 items”. The buyers will be in convenient locations in Dargaville next Tuesday(see details below). As Tony Grant says “if you are in any doubt about any itemsyou wish to sell, take them along for an instant appraisal”

Gold &Silver At Near Record Prices

During these uncertain times we haveseen asharp increase in the price of precious metals.The gold price in NewZealand is at near recordlevels so gather up all your unwanted items and take them alongtothe buyers.Tony Grant says “Wecan buy old gold items in all forms,including Jewellery(Rings,Chains, Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereignsand the like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling Silver including Cups,Tea Services,Cutlery and OldCoins”hesaid.

Interesting Small Collectables Wanted

The buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Dargaville next Tuesday,are happy to look at any interesting items, for exam ple vintagepocket and wr istwatch es such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling andgold watches etc.Also wanted,pre 1950’spicture postcards,Maor iand Pacific ar tefac ts, old fountainpensand other small antique or histor ical items.

“Ifyou have something unusual which youwould like to sell, pleasebring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least havealookatit” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company.“ We willconsideranything which maybeof interest to acollector”hesaid

Some BigDollars in EarlyBanknotes

EarlyNewZealand Banknotes dated before1932 arecurrently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand NewZealandCoin &Banknote Catalogue.MrGrant is in Da rg aville next Tu esday on abuying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltdand would be very keen to see any of these issues.“We willpay at least $300 for any undamaged TenShilling or

Collectors Need WarMedals

Currently,throughoutNZand theworld thereisabig demand by collectors forwar medals.Thesecover all wars right through from the NewZealandLand Wars andthe Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Koreaand Vietnam conflicts.New Zealand Servicemenand Women first servedoverseasinthe Boer WarinSouth Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded forthisservice are neededbythe buyers, as areany other Medals from early NewZealand and theNew Zealand Wars General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars willalso be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers.“If agroup of medalshas any special awardfor braverysuchasthe MilitaryMedal, MilitaryorFlying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service,these can add great value to agroup”statedMrTony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables)Ltd.“Many families have old medals,some dating back to early Imperial days,that they arenot surewhat to do with. These arebetteroff in thehandsofcollectors who will look after them. We will be happytolook at any war medals whatsoever,justbring them in to venues”hesaid.

OnePoundbanknote from aNew Zealand trading bankdated1932orbefore.

Denominations of fivepounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant. Also purchased areany ReserveBank of NewZealandpre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes.All overseas banknotes arealsowanted, especially early Pacific Island issues

OldCoins CanToss Up aRarity

Inlockdown when yousor ted out your drawers and cupboards youmay have come across some old coins. Youjust never knowwhat raritiesmay be lurking there. The advice of Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd is to bring them in to the venues and havethem appraised. “Wewanttosee any old foreign coin accumulations.Weare quite happytogothrough your coins on the spot and giveyou an idea what we can pay.You just neverknowwhatcan turnup. We arealso particularly keen to buy pre1946 NewZealand Silver Coins for at least 10 timestheirfacevalue”hesaid

Please note: If you sell anything to us, suitable ID is required. Pleasealso bring your bank account details for the deposit of funds for larger purchases

Mr Anthony (Tony) W. Grant Fellowofthe Royal Numismatic Society of NewZealand Incorporated Director and Buyer John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd

Author of the John Bertrand NZ Coin &Banknote Catalogue

Gallery ‘comes home’

u by Paul Campbell

“White Rock Gallery is back in its happy place, having reopened its doors at The Kauri Museum space after two years in Ruawai.”

That’s the consensus of gallery members and contributors from spokesperson Sue Taylor after several weeks of moving, painting and establishing a new exhibition space in Matakohe. When a lease expired in Ruawai, a search was on, and a fortuitous conversation saw the opportunity to move back to a new museum space from that occupied before the Ruawai shift.

“The gallery reopened on July 1 at newly leased and freshly refurbished premises in The Kauri Museum’s Post and Telegraph Office, and we are now open seven days, 10am–4pm, opposite Gumdiggers Cafe,” says Sue.

“Exhibiting members and volunteers are very happy to be back in Matakohe and enjoy welcoming a high volume of visitors to view an interesting, varied and eclectic collection of creative work

Embracing local history and culture

u by Amy Fifita

Te Kōpuru School welcomed parents, caregivers and selected community members to its Matariki exhibition and hākari (feast) last Thursday.

from Kaipara artists and craftworkers. As they say, there’s something for everyone. The gallery art exhibition is refreshed every two months, so there’s always something new to see.”

The move has received a boost in gallery traffic expected with the opening of The Kauri Museum’s new hi-tech ancient forest walkway that opened last weekend. ¢

“For 10 weeks we had local artists David Sarich and Faith McManus work with all the students to produce a mural and individual printmaking and painted pieces,” says TKS whaea Andrea Palmer. The young artists did purpose-based art with the theme of te wai pupuri maumahara (the water that holds memories) to celebrate the area’s local history. The initiative was part of the Creatives in Schools project.

“It was something the students had not experienced before, and they loved it. They got to display their work and were involved in the hākari.”

Students prepared food for the hāngī that fed more than 200 people. Senior children stayed overnight to prepare for the event and performed a waiata on the day. Kaumātua Rex Nathan did the blessings and unveiling of the mural.

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“The experience taught them a new perspective of doing art with a purpose and talked about family history in the area.”

Pupils spent the last term working on the project with David and Faith, who provided learners with the opportunity to learn new art forms using a printing press.

“The Māori culture in this school is indicative of many of our students’ backgrounds and we are exceptionally proud of them. There was a huge effort from teachers, staff whānau and the wider community to provide our tamariki with the opportunity to celebrate Matariki in such a fantastic way.” ¢

p Ruawai artist and tutor Frances Casey hangs her work in the gallery

p The mural was blessed at dawn and is displayed outside the junior hub; it represents the local area underneath the Matariki stars

Inspired to innovate

u by Alan Wheatley

A quiet and much-needed housing innovation by local company TL Build Ltd is taking shape in a modest yard behind a former panel beater’s workshop in Dargaville.

TL Build Ltd’s new project, Inspirational Homes, specialises in constructing transportable houses.

Tim Pratt and his wife Leah O’Driscoll are the driving force behind the family-run project. Tim started the highly-successful Dargaville High School Building Academy more than 11 years ago. Joining them on the building site is leading hand Phil Crawford, another experienced building local.

While TL Build offers one, two, three and four-bedroom professionally designed and architecturally approved homes, this first build is a 94 square metre, two-bedroom home, with bathroom and ensuite, a monopitched roof.

Tim says the turnaround time for each build will be approximately 12 weeks.

“Whereas at Dargaville High School, I was training students to build very similar houses, the progress was much slower, as none of the students had any experience, so I was teaching while we built. This way, all of us have experience at some level, so the work moves much faster.”

While the houses are built to plan, Tim says there is scope for some customisation.

“Our whole approach is innovation. For example, we are using ply for internal lining and ceilings that not only

provides a nice internal ambience, but ply delivers superior bracing, which means little or no risk of damage during transportation compared to conventional linings.”

Built for high wind zones is another feature that stands out in the design of these innovative homes, Tim says.

“With winds like so much of the whole area experiences, these homes are ideal for coastal living.”

Tim says they work with their clients at every step. “Our product is affordable and high quality, and we will always fit in with client’s design preferences.” ¢

p The innovative team behind TL Build Ltd — Tim Pratt (left), Leah O’Driscoll and Phil Crawford. Photo Alan Wheatley

A veteran farewelled

u by Paul Campbell

After 22,000 flights over 22 years, carrying out rescues and saving many lives, one of Northland’s longest-serving rescue helicopters has been permanently retired to become an exhibit at Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology.

Known affectionately as ‘Juliet’ Northland Emergency Services Trust chair Paul Ahlers says the Sikorsky S76 was the first helicopter NEST owned and paved the way for the other four S76s that followed her.

“Juliet was flown to New Zealand in 1997 by Reg Ellwood, our chief pilot at the time, after a 10-hour flight from Sydney, via Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. She was officially retired in 2019, but her service continued with our engineers’ taking parts off her for our other S76s. There has been a children’s book written about her — Juliet to the Rescue.

The aircraft was originally owned by the King of Jordan and later by Dick Smith, of Dick Smith Electronics. Between 1994 and 1995, the helicopter made the first east-to-west circumnavigation of the world, at an altitude of just 500 feet, to get clear photos for the book Above the World.

SNAs return in new statement

u by Andy Bryenton

It has been two years since the furore around Significant Natural Areas, or SNAs, caused a spate of protests in Northland; with the release of an important government document this month, they are back on the table.

The National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity, approved by the Governor-General this month, includes a renewed requirement for councils to identify SNAs and to make plan changes to protect them.

It states: ‘Every territorial authority must undertake a district-wide assessment of the land in its district to identify areas of significant indigenous vegetation or significant habitat of indigenous fauna that qualify as SNAs’.

Juliet is now at MOTAT’s blister hangar, where she will be reassembled for display over about six months with paintwork rejuvenated. MOTAT transport curator Chelsea Renshaw says: “It complements our existing aviation collection well because it adds to the first-response objects that have had an impact on New Zealanders’ lives. ¢

More potential cost comes from the instruction to establish ongoing, openended monitoring programmes for SNAs. While a biodiversity credit scheme has been posited, this area has not been developed to anywhere near the extent of the new rules for identifying and protecting SNAs.

As the statement reiterates: ‘Regional councils must work with tangata whenua, territorial authorities, relevant agencies and other relevant stakeholders to develop a monitoring plan for indigenous biodiversity in their regions and each of their districts’.

With councils compelled to inspect private property for SNAs, which will then be subject to a clause banning any ‘intensification of use’, inspectors may seek access to private farms. No discussion on how inspection, monitoring and plan changes will be paid for is included in the document. ¢

p From left: Former NEST chief pilots Pete Turnbull and Reg Ellwood share memories of flying Juliet with current pilot Steve Couchman

p The Green Party’s James Shaw says that SNA mapping could lead to an equitable biodiversity credit scheme similar to that used for carbon trading

A dog’s tail

… Boss wurried about this farmin’ lark

“Well Dog, she’s been pretty wet an’ boggy ina paddicks so far ina winter reins,” seda Boss, an’ I tell yer readas, he’s not wrong. It’s been pretty wet an miserible evin hear in wot they call the winterless north. Well I dunno about that. It’s bin a bit cool in me kennel sum of these mornin’s.

Well, Boss an’ me were doing a post rein farm check-up an’ everthing seems OK. So we were, as usual, headin’ down ter catch up with his gerfrend Sharlene. It’s a bit sunny, so we mite use the woolshed steps fer smoko.

“Scones an’ jam,” sed Sharlene wen we stopped the Big Red Quod atta steps. So

I looked hungry an’ sad, an’ wile Boss got sat down, she snaffled me half a scone with butta. Yum. Boss was tellin’ her the farm lookt in good shape, ana stock was fine with plenty of tucker.

“That’s good Deah,” she sed, and then looked at some papers she had ona smoko tray.

“You mite wunder Deah, why we actually stick to this farmin’ lark, the way tha werld is. I bin lookin’ at this servay by a bank. An’ she red in her skooltecher voice: “War in Europe disrupted market access and trade flows, and added fuel to the inflation fire taking off around the globe. These issues contributed to surging costs for farm inputs with fuel, fertiliser and finance costs all jumping significantly.”

“Yeah, I did see that ina papa,” seda Boss. “But wot about the blimmin’ govmint here. They rely on us farmers to make ends blimmin’ meet eh?” So Sharlene read sum more.

“New Zealand agriculture is now deep in a period of what feels like considerable frustration. Government policy impacting the sector continues to be a major source of concern for farmers and the industry, all amidst a potent background of climate change urgency, a cost-of-living crisis,

geopolitical fragmentation and extremely tight labour markets.”

“Wow Deah,” seda Boss. “That’s a bit of doom and gloom alrite. Like I always say, at least we got our tucker ona farm. Those poor peeple with a few kids in town must fine it hard ter keep goin’.”

“Yep,” sed Sharlene. “I’m rilly pleased we sent my cousin in Orkland that side of hogget froma last farm kill. They reckin the meat ina supamarkit is too ’spensive ter buy now. But speekin’ of hogget, that bank reports we mite see China seeking more produce. She red in her teeching voice agin. “This might improve farmgate returns in spring and summer, providing a boost for commodity prices and New Zealand farmer bank accounts.”

“Well, that wood be reel good ter see,” seda Boss. “An’ remember that October 14 is D-Day for Kiwis ta vote ina ’lection. I reckin us farmers and rural folk gotta get out an’ make ourselfs herd loud an’ clear that we don’t need all these rules and regalations, like committees tellin’ us wot ter do.”

“Yes deah,” sed Sharlene, still readin’. “The New Zealand ag community vote will be sought after, and we await to see how prominent specific New Zealand

agriculture policy features in the upcoming election campaigns.”

She rite, too, readas. If I hada vote, I’d help Boss an’ Sharlene. Gotta keep the farmers happy. Me too — fer scons an’ bikkies at smoko.

Cheers — Billy ¢

Planting plantain reaps dividends

u by Andy Bryenton

Farmers across New Zealand will be watching with interest the progress and success of a trial in the Tararua District, which has just won a major environmental award.

The Tararua Plantain Project hits on several hot topics in farming and farm-related regulation and legislation right now, such as nitrogen leaching, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and water quality improvements. It’s all being achieved, to various levels, by the adoption of a grazing herb cultivar called plantain, which has been deployed and monitored on 11 farms. A further 77 have taken up plantain planting despite not undergoing rigorous monitoring.

The project, which scooped the Primary Industries New Zealand Award earlier this month, is a DairyNZ-led initiative in collaboration with Agricom, the Ministry for Primary Industries, Fonterra, and Nestlé. Delivery partners include AgResearch, Horizons and Massey University.

“The impact of the Tararua project as a blueprint for farmers to take up plantain in catchments nationwide cannot be understated,” says Dr David Burger, DairyNZ’s sustainable dairy manager.

“Research shows Ecotain plantain in pastures can reduce nitrogen leaching from dairy farms by 20 to 60 per cent. Plantain also has the potential to reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions. This game-changing project has community at its heart, with dairy farmers,

community members, iwi, DairyNZ and partners working together to reduce environmental footprint.”

Plantain’s effectiveness has proven potent. The national programme’s farm trial research at Massey University has shown that mixed pastures containing 30–50% plantain can achieve reductions in nitrate leaching from dairy farms of 20–60%, helping to reduce nitrogen losses to waterways.

That is no anomaly. More than 560 monthly water quality monitoring samples have been taken by farmers across 21 sites to come up with these figures. The way this crop is digested also has an

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impact on greenhouse gas emissions, which is the metaphorical icing on the cake for researchers and farmers.

The use of the pasture herb to augment more conventional feed is predicted to save farmers in excess of $1 billion each decade if it is rolled out across the country. It is a distinct possibility, as plantain can thrive in many Kiwi biomes. The awardwinning project has already inspired a nationwide Plantain Potency and Practice Programme, with industry leaders, government and farmers continuing to work together to research the effects of plantain and support farmers to adopt it on farms successfully. ¢

p The humble plantain herb has helped researchers earn a top environmental award and could save farmers millions of dollars each year

OPEN HOME

BAYLYS BEACH 210 Rehutai Road Where History Meets Opportunity!

Situated on acoastal 1.22 hectare plot, this property is home to the iconic Rehutai Road Hall, standing for over 100 years. Additionally, aone bedroom cottage has been relocated to the premises, offering endless possibilities. As you explore the grounds, you'll find atwo-bay shed, with power, aconcrete floor and ample storage space. Inside the old hall, you'll find acombined kitchen, dining area and lounge. The three bedrooms, although separated by half partition walls, offer potential for customisation. The bathroom, located at the rear of the property, needs renovation. While the hall and batch require some repairs and renovations, this property's potential shines through, with TLC, this property can be transformed into amagnificent haven.

The property is connected to the Rehutai Water Scheme and also features a25,000-litre water tank for rain water collection and aseptic tank with fencing surrounding the property. The location itself is nothing short of breath taking, offering sweeping ocean views and apicturesque rural setting. Ashort drive will take you to Baylys Beach, perfect for leisurely strolls and refreshing dips and year round fishing. Commuting to Dargaville township only 14km, making every day errands and activities easily accessible.

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WHAT’S ON?

July

2023 Southern Open Netball Tournament Fundraiser Event — 30th July at Sportsville, Logan Street, Dargaville. Open and mixed grades, $100 per team, food, drink and raffles for sale. Cash and eftpos available. Register your team by 9th July 2023. For more info contact Stephanie Spraggon southernrugbyclub439@gmail.com.

Term 3 Classes at Circus Kumarani — Tuesdays Free Preschool Circus Fun for under 5’s — noon–2pm @ 38 Hokianga Road; 3.45–4.45pm Kids Circus Ages 5–12 years @ 15 Onslow Street; 5–6pm Youth Circus Ages 10–24 years at 15 Onslow Street check out classes at www.circusmuarani.co.nz.

August

Sexual Violence Prevention Hui — 2nd August, 9.30am–4pm at Lighthouse Function Centre, Harding Park, 32 Mt Wesley Coast Rd. Community education, networking and support. Guest Speaker Patricia Walsh. Please RSVP by 21st July to tttcommunications@ ot.govt.nz.

NZSTA Giving Effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Part 2 –Dargaville — 14th August, 5.30–7.30pm at Dargaville High School Library, 57 Plunket St. Tickets at Eventbrite — search Dargaville. This workshop is the second of a two-part series focussed on giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the implications for school governance.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month

10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).

Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 11am–3pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall.

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, 8am–12pm 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 AA meetings held at The 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 — Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at the Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157.

Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.

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 Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Thursdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 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 — meets 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk. For info phone Brian 09 439 5959.

Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs – the Warrior’s Lodge — Interested in games like Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, or other strategy games with models? Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema. Learn to 3d print, paint, play and design.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays after school — 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 — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.

Dargaville Museum — Open every day except Christmas Day and Anzac morning. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555.

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 Women’s Club — Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month 10am at the Methodist Church, Cnr Normanby Street and Awakino Road. Contact Fiona on 020 4155 5484 for more info.

Grandparents raising grandchildren — First Tuesday of every month except during school holidays. Noon at Whanau focus, Victoria St, Dargaville (next to bakehouse). Contact Sandy dargaville@grg.org.nz or 021 044 6214.

Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.

Justices of the Peace — available every Thursday from 12–1pm at the Whanau Focus offices, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

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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. If you are riding the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park or you want to join the Kaipara Cycling Club go to join.hivepass. co.nz or email kaiparacycling@gmail.com.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. 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.

Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557.

Lions Dargaville — Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John for more information 09 439 5937.

Mt Wesley Angels — Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at Old Mt Wesley Cemetery to preserve, record and care for this historic cemetery. Wear suitable footwear, bring water, gardening gloves and a friend.

Narcotics Anonymous — Tuesdays 1pm–2pm.

1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville.

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 the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. For more info 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 President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Dargaville

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ACOUSTIC MUSIC GROUP CONCERTS RETURN

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, beginners welcome, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

Pono Lodge Yoga — Pono Lodge, 41 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Mondays: Hatha Flow 5.30pm, Yin 7pm. Tuesdays: Body Focus 9.30am. For more info contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page Dargaville Yoga.

Practising Presence — Mondays 6–7pm Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Led moving and sitting meditations. Remaining in the present moment is the key to inner peace but it takes practice! Exchange: $10 or what you can afford. Maureen 021 0231 8008. www. bringbalance.co.nz.

Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.

Rotary Club of Dargaville — meet weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. New members always welcome, men and women. If you want to join a Service Club with nearly 85 years to Dargaville. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month with guest speakers and afternoon tea. Contact President Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.

Ruawai Gardening Club — Meetings or other activities held on 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. New members welcome. Phone Merele 09 439 2335. Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Yugoslav Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. Small class groups. 9am–10am, $10 per session. If you’re 50+ and want to improve your movement as you age, this is the class for you. With some commitment you can gain strength as you condition your body for aging. Call Tony 022 311 8447.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $8per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

August 3rd 2023, 7:00pm Kaipara Community Centre Hokianga Rd, Dargaville

$2 entry $2 raffle

BYO instruments or just come to listen: All Welcome Ph 021 439 697 for more info

YOUR LOCAL GALLERY IS RELOCATING TO A NEW ADDRESS

We’re closed now, with a new venue coming soon!

Art classes & courses continue upstairs at the municipal building Hokianga Road

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Sudoku

ACROSS: 1 Musty, 4 Make short work of, 14 Clasp, 15 Lingo, 16 Lascivious, 17 Prior, 19 All, 20 Guarded, 21 Burnished, 22 Burial, 25 Enlighten, 27 Tenant, 28 Felony, 33 Scrutineer, 35 Mar, 36 Shifty, 37 Star, 39 Put, 41 Nearing, 42 Jingle, 43 On the ball, 44 Defer, 45 Employee, 50 No, 51 Ecstatic, 55 Canoe, 58 Shipshape, 59 Garlic, 60 Strolls, 61 Owl, 63 Debt, 64 Classy, 65 Ewe, 66 First thing, 68 Keeper, 69 Credit, 71 Solitaire, 76 Wrench, 77 Cautioned, 79 Ignited, 81 Cue, 84 Parka, 85 Originally, 86 Vague, 87 Eight, 88 Behind the scenes, 89 Steed.

Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

DOWN: 2 Unique, 3 Tiger, 5 Away, 6 Exclude, 7 Havana, 8 Roots, 9 Western, 10 Rope, 11 Odious, 12 Fatal, 13 Apology, 14 Cruiser, 18 Deficiency, 23 Thief, 24 Incisor, 26 Neutral, 27 Torpedo, 29 Outcast, 30 Scream, 31 Image, 32 Static, 34 Raid, 36 Stuff, 38 Relic, 40 Feat, 45 Eased, 46 Pliable, 47 Oust, 48 Enable, 49 Enjoy, 50 Neglect, 52 Set at large, 53 Another, 54 Island, 55 Censure, 56 Greet, 57 Tiff, 62 Frail, 67 Receipt, 68 Kitchen, 70 Diamond, 72 Operate, 73 Accrue, 74 Copies, 75 Secure, 76 Wedge, 78 Thigh, 80 Inapt, 82 Taxi, 83 Flue.

Insert the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE

12MM UTILITY Cladding 2,440 x 1,200 $89. 2,745 x 1,200 $99. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

FIREWOOD — dry hot mix $110/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.

HOMEGROWN FRESH eggs $9 dozen, $19 tray of 30, mixed grade. Mary 027 439 0388.

MAHOGANY ROUND extendable table and 4 chairs, $300, fair condition. Contact 027 275 1953.

SEVEN SILAGE wraps. Rolls of 750ml. $120.00 each. Phone 09 433 2877.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

TOP SOIL, top quality, $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

DARGAVILLE HOUSEHOLD WATER DELIVERIES BUSINESS plus truck & tank for sale.

For more information

Phone 021 980 383

FENCING

FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458

NURSERIES & PLANTS

GOT2GO PLANTS — landscaping and shelter trees, shrubs, grasses, flaxes and many more. Pittosporum

Eugenoides 1m x 50 only $6. Pittosporum Karo from $1. 400mm high. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556, 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

STORAGE

CONTAINER & Lock up in shed available. Enquiries Baylys Coast Road. Phone 09 439 6037 or 027 207 2932.

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the August 1 2023 edition is Monday, July 31 2023

TRADES & SERVICES

PRIVATE

Caravan/Motorhome or tiny home site with extensive views. All services connected. Close to Dargaville Town Centre. Suit couple or retiree with gardening interests & experience. Pets welcome & grazing options.

PHONE KATHERINE 021 122 7000.

GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE

Saturday 29th July 8.30am

12 Lorne Street Dargaville. Moving house all sorts of good quality items and fabulous range of women clothes size 18-22. 027 420 9699.

Monthly Market

Saturday 5th August

Community Hall Hokianga

PET SUPPLIES

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

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

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.

Donate to save lives.

Northern Rescue Helicopter is Northland’s dedicatedair ambulanceserviceand we rely on the generosity and support of Northlanders to help us save lives.

How can you help? Visit nest.org.nz/donate

If youwould liketosupport Northern Rescue,contactusduring officehourson 0800 273 728(0800 2RESCUE) or emailinfo@nest.org.nz

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER and plasterer, interior and exterior, can travel, 30 years experience, phone Gary Dixon 021 066 7505.

WATCH BATTERIES REPLACED. Repairs to clocks, watches, jewellery & reading glasses @ 97 Victoria Street. 10 till 12.30 Tuesday to Friday, 022 342 8183. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

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.

SITUATIONS VACANT

RUAWAI COLLEGE Relief Teachers Wanted

Ruawai College is seeking interest from qualified and registered teachers who would like the opportunity to undertake relief work at our school.

For further information, please contact Karen Exley, Assistant Principal at kexley@ruawaicollege.school.nz or 027 596 5434

Family Support Co-ordinator

Hospice Kaipara is looking for a person interested in supporting our patients and their family/whanau. This part-time position (12 hrs per week) involves co-ordinating patient volunteers, bereavement support, arranging supportive activities, and liaising with other services/health staff. Previous experience would be beneficial.

Please send your CV and covering letter to: manager@hospicekaipara.org.nz

A job description is available upon request. Closing Date: 10th August 2023.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Due to increased workload we are looking to employ:

A Junior wanting to learn the trade, or,

An intermediate with a minimum of 2–3 years experience in carpentry or similar trade, wanting to finish the trade Looking for fit, reliable people with a solid work ethic who can work unsupervised if required.

Good rates/environment

Email CV/Cover letter in confidence to office.nwbuild@gmail.com

Phone Mike 021 057 5575

Ruawai College School Caretaker

Permanent, full-time position (hours negotiable)

Ruawai College is looking for the ultimate DIY all-rounder to manage the care of the school’s property and grounds.

The successful person must: Be organised and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude and have excellent problem-solving skills and thrive in a varied and busy work environment.

Experience in caretaking, building, renovations, and/or property management is desirable but not essential.

The work hours are negotiable.

The successful applicant is required to have a clean, full driver’s licence, and undergo a police check prior to commencing employment.

To request a job description and application form, please contact Business Manager, Ms Brenda Polwart at bpolwart@ruawaicollege.school.nz or 09 439 2216.

Application forms accompanied by a curriculum vitae (CV) must be received by Wednesday 9 August 2023, at 9:00 am. The start date is negotiable.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Vanderlay Industries of Auckland, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at Unit 1, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai known as The Corner Bistro

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant with a section 38 caterers endorsement

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:

“I would not be here telling my story if it was not forthe Northland Rescue Helicopter.We all need to get behind it and support it with whateverdonations we can.”- Peter Vink (Tutukaka, Northland)

Interior & Exterior (private land) & caterer Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am the following day.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville, 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 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 (1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on the 18th July 2023.

CLASSIFIEDS

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 3rd August 2023, 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, corner Parore and Normanby Streets. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

DURING THE wet summer I produced good crops of organic kumaras, corn etc on the clay flats. I have turned clay into deep, black topsoil by adding sand, charcoal dust, minerals and buried mulch. We probably need an experimental farm to try new ideas such as rapid drainage, charcoal production etc. Lance Bullock.

SKYTV DARGAVILLE service calls changing from Wednesday and Friday to Tuesday for south, Thursday central, and Saturday for north. SKYTV TECH Pierre of REDLINEIT 027 203 3834 — SKYTV SERVICE 0800 759 999.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Faith Based 12 Step Study Group for anyone with hurts, hang ups or habits.

On Fridays starting 28th July

6pm first meal free 7pm Group meeting 8pm Men and Women Groups crdargaville@gmail.com

Where? Wesley Methodist Church Corner Awakino & Normanby Street

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the August 1 2023 edition is Monday, July 31 2023

HE PANUI

TAMA TE UAUA MARAE AGM

Saturday 12 August 2023

12pm at the Marae

Kaihu Wood Road, Kaihu For Nomination of Trustees

Email Expression of Interest to Secretary tamateuauamarae@outlook.com

Follow Tama Te Uaua Marae Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/409156949538214

From Tuesday 01 August 2023, all alcohol

licence applicants in the Kaipara district will place a public notice in the Kaipara Lifestyler. They will complete a public notice template as part of their application.

This notice will also be advertised at www.kaipara.govt.nz/public-notices and a link to this website page will sit on the Council website home page.

Public notices will be available on Council’s website for at least a 15 working day period when an objector can file their objection in writing. The process for making an objection to an application remains the same. Council will advise the public of applications via a Public Notices newsletter that anyone can subscribe to and in the Kaipara Kōrero fortnightly e-newsletter. You can sign up to receive Public Notice alerts at http://eepurl.com/hemjzz Enter your email details, select “Public Notices” and click subscribe.

Please note that applicants are still required to put a site notice outside their premises.

KAIPARA HUNT AGM

Thursday 17th of August, 8pm at Maungaturoto Country Club, Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto All welcome.

HE PANUI RIPIA MARAE AGM

Sunday 27 August 2023 at 10am 1627 Pouto Rd, Te Kopuru

Nomination of Trustees (3)

Amendements to Charter

Email expression of interest to secretary.ripiamarae@gmail.com

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMIC INTERVIEWS (ALL YEARS)

THURSDAY 10TH AUGUST

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST

We wish to invite parents/caregivers/ whanau to our Academic Coaching interviews on Thursday 10th August (10am - 7pm) Friday 11th August (9am - 3pm). You can book your appointments online at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/4sbsm Attend your interview and be in with a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Notice is herebygiven that pursuant to Sec 46 of the Māori Trust Boards Act1955, an election will be held on Tuesday 7 November 2023 for eleven (11) BoardMembers for the Te Rūnanga oNgāti Whātua Trust Board, for athree (3) year term. Wherethe number of valid nominations received for aTakiwā exceeds the number of positions to be filled, an election will be held under the First Past the Post electoral system, by postal and online voting.

NOMINATIONS

Nominations arecalled for,fromthe five(5) Takiwā,being Northern Wairoa, Otamatea, Whangārei, South Kaiparaand

Ōrākeitofill the eleven (11) positions on the Trust Board. The number of positions available for each Takiwā to fill include:

•Northern Wairoa Takiwā -four (4) positions;

•Otamatea Takiwā -three (3) positions;

•WhangāreiTakiwā -one (1) position;

•South KaiparaTakiwā -two (2) positions; ŌrākeiTakiwā -one (1) position.

Nominations for the eleven (11) positions open on Tuesday 25 July2023 and closes at 5pm on Friday 25 August 2023.

Nominations must be made on an official nomination paper available from Tuesday 25 July2023:

•byaccessing www.ngatiwhatua.iwi.nz

•byaccessing www.electionservices.co.nz/tronw23

•byemailing info@electionservices.co.nz or

•byphoning the Returning Office on 0800 922 822

Subject to Sec 14(3) of the Māori Trust Boards Act1955, an Adult Registered Beneficiary of Te Rūnanga oNgāti Whātua shall not be eligible for nomination as acandidate for election as aBoardMember if he or she is;

(a) aperson who is subject to apersonal order or aproperty order made under the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act1988 or for whom atrustee corporation is acting as manager under section 32 or 33 of that Act; or

(b) abankrupt who has not obtained his order of discharge, or whose order of discharge is suspended for aterm not yet expired, or is subject to conditions not yetfulfilled; or

(c )a person convicted of anyoffence punishable by imprisonment for aterm of 6months or longer,unless he has received afreepardon or has served his sentence or otherwise suffered the penalty imposed upon him.

All candidates must be Adult Registered Beneficiaries (18 years of age or over) of Te Rūnanga oNgāti Whātua, and must also be nominated by five(5) Adult Registered Beneficiaries recorded on the Register of beneficiaries for Te Rūnanga oNgāti Whātua and affiliated to the Takiwā the candidate is standing for Nomination materials must be in writing and received by the Secretary of the Board no later than 5pm, Friday 25 August 2023.

All signatures (candidate and nominators) must be witnessed by 1ormoreother adult persons.

Acandidate may at anytime withdraw their nomination by written notice to the Board.

Retiring boardmembers areeligible for re-election.

REGISTER TO VOTE

To vote youmust be recorded as an Adult Registered Beneficiary on the Te Rūnanga oNgāti Whātua Beneficiaries Register by 5pm, Friday 25 August 2023, when the roll will close for electoral purposes.

Te Rūnanga oNgāti Whātua invites qualified persons aged 18 years or over,who havenot already registered, to applyfor inclusion in the Register.Those persons who areunsureifthey arecurrentlyregistered, or who wish to check their own details areencouraged to contact Te Rūnanga oNgāti Whātua office on (09) 4700720oruri.registrations@ngatiwhatua.iwi.nz

Registration forms can be accessed online from www.ngatiwhatua.iwi.nz/registration.

Dated at Whangārei, 25 July2023

Dale Ofsoske, Returning Officer Independent Election Services Ltd for Te Rūnanga oNgāti Whātua

DEATH NOTICES

Owen Morrison Stevens

Alternatively, you may contact the school office 09 439 7229, office@darghigh.school.nz

Please be aware DHS will be closed for instruction on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th August in order for these interviews to take place. We look forward to seeing you!

Council has received a Private Plan Change request (PPC 83) from The Rise Ltd. The purpose of the private plan change is to:

• Rezone 56.9ha of land at Cove Road, Mangawhai from Rural Zone to Residential Zone, including consequential amendments to the (Kaipara District Plan) Maps;

• The creation of a Precinct over top of the Residentially Zoned land with core provisions that to protect ecological features, promote high-quality urban design, provide open space and connectivity; and

• Any necessary consequential amendments to the Kaipara District Plan provisions.

The private plan change will be notified on 25 July 2023 and can be viewed online on the Kaipara District Council website, www.kaipara.govt.nz/the-rise, or at our offices in Dargaville and Mangawhai during business hours.

Any person can make submissions on the proposal, including Council. If any person making a submission can gain an advantage in trade competition through the submission, then the person may do so only if directly affected by an effect of the proposal that adversely affects the environment and does not relate to trade competition or effects of trade competition.

You may make a submission on this application, by completing the PPC83 Submission Form (Form 5 or similar). You can access the form on the Kaipara District Council website from 25 July 2023.

Submissions are to be made in writing and must be received by 5.00pm, Wednesday 23 August 2023.

At the close of submissions, Council will prepare a summary of decisions requested by submitters and give public notice of the submissions received. There will then be an opportunity to make further submissions in support of, or in opposition to the submissions received. A hearing of submissions will be held if submitters wish to be heard, and a decision will be issued including a public notice within two years of PPC83 being notified.

Please quote “Private Plan Change – The Rise Ltd” when writing or calling about this proposal and direct any correspondence or queries to 0800 727 059 or via email to planchanges@kaipara.govt.nz

Authorised by Jason Marris, CEO.

MUNN, DON

Passed away on 21st July 2023, aged 82 years. Loving husband of Noeline, treasured dad of Deborah, Greg, and Shane. Special Poppa of his 9 grandies; Grandpa of 3 greatgrandies. Special thanks to Ward 4 and Whangarei Hospital ICU, and Ward staff at Dargaville Hospital.

A private cremation was held. All correspondence to N. Munn, 24 Park Road, Dargaville 0310

So dearly loved, so sadly missed

Celebrating the life of

JOAN MARY LAMBETH-GILMOUR

09.04.1942

- 18.07.2023

Much loved daughter of Mona and Charlie Gilmour (both dec).

Beloved sister to Marie, Michael (dec), Margaret, Trish and Therese, and their dear families.

Special thanks to all the caregivers from Access Home Health, Kauri Coast and Norfolk Court Resthomes, nurses and doctors from Dargaville Hospital, and St. John’s Ambulance officers. The Funeral will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hokianga Road, Dargaville on Friday 28th July 2023 at 11 am. You are home with the Angels now, Joan.

28 October 1945 – 26 June 2023. Peacefully at home surrounded by family. Much loved husband of Mary and very special Dad of Genevieve, Adam, Marama and families. A private cremation has been held as was Owen’s wish. IN

MEMORIAM

Riley Dylan Tonkin

27/07/2022

Grandson of Garry & Sherryl Corbett and nephew of Karl & Tammy.

“Time cannot heal the heartache or stop a silent tear. It won’t take away memories of one we loved so dear.”

Missing you always

In Loving Memory of my darling husband Don Dreadon

2/3/48 – 27/7/15. You’re the man I loved And was so proud to be your wife. And every day I try so hard to make you proud of me.

The world changes from year to year

But not the love and memories of you

You may have left this world

But not my heart

I love and miss you so much

BRAND NEW TRANSPORTABLE HOME

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The finished home is completed to a very high standard, with floor coverings, appliances and professionally painted, with expected completion date October 2023.

Easy flow floor plan of two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one being an ensuite), and central open plan living area, designed for optimum indoor/ outdoor flow. This is the perfect solution for a beach house, farm dwelling, or retirement home.

$315,500

INCLUDES FREE TRANSPORT WITHIN NORTHLAND. CONDITIONS APPLY.

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