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Fire service a family affair u by Paul Campbell

A rural fire force award presentation held at Tinopai last weekend turned into a revelation that one family has accumulated a total of eighty years of dedicated fire fighting service over several generations and is still adding to the total.

Consensus, questions at rail trail meet Last week’s community meeting about the Kaihu Valley Rail Trail answered some questions …

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“The Tinopai Voluntary Rural Fire Force held its inaugural honours event at the community hall in Tinopai,” said Rural Controller Nigel Bernie. “Among a number of firefighters awarded at the event was local fire brigade and coastguard identity Allan Crabb, now retired, who received a Forest and Rural Fire Association of New Zealand (FRFANZ) 25-Year Gold Star and three 3-Year Gold Bars for a total of 34 years of service.” Commenting afterwards Allan revealed his grandfather Goerge Crabb served Devonport Fire Brigade for 35 years, and his father John Crabb at Laingholm for nine years. “As a special surprise for Allan Crabb, senior firefighter Haydon Crabb (Allan’s son) and his partner qualified firefighter Annie Soper from the Milton Volunteer Fire Brigade were at the awards,” said Nigel. The couple each has 14 years of service. Allan Crabb recalls many callouts for the Tinopai firemen with a memorable incident at the local school. “A remote meter reading device had ignited and the school reported the smell of burning plastic. Because of the school location brigades from Tinopai, Paparoa and Ruawai responded. Fortunately, it was dealt to with a fire extinguisher with no real damage done.” Allan has also run up 28 years with the North Kaipara Coastguard and is currently a qualified master of the Tinopai rescue craft. “But after all these years I reckon

p Veteran fireman Allan Crabb with Annie Soper and her partner, and Allan’s son Haydon Crabb at the awards presentation

it is really a good time for a holiday so we are off to take a look around the South Island. Then it’s back to the sea patrol I guess.” The brigade was established in 1996 and is active in fire and medical incidents in Tinopai and the surrounding area. At the awards, rural deputy controller Robbie Kersey received three 2-Year UFBA Silver Bars taking total service to 19 years and other awards went to Scott Geange, representing three years of service; Paula

Browne, nine years of service; Wayne Browne, nine years; and Bob Goodin, 13 years service. The Tinopai brigade responds to a variety of emergencies that can include wildfires, civil defence and natural disasters and is the place to check fire safety and burning advice as well as fire season status and permits. To learn more about being a Fire and Emergency New Zealand Volunteer, go to fireandemergency.nz/volunteering. ¢

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p Dargaville Little Theatre was inundated with keen thespians seeking roles in their Charles Dickens inspired Christmas spectacular. Sunday saw expectations exceeded as more than 40 locals volunteered to come on board the all-local musical reimagining of A Christmas Carol. Potential Scrooges, Ghosts, Banking Clerks and Tiny Tims put on their best Victorian London accents at the try-outs. It started a busy season for writer and director Eryn Wilson-Collins, musical director and composer Julianne Parkinson and production manager Deborah Steele. The DLT also hosts TheatreFest this week, with tickets on sale now.

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p Other than babies delivered during the past weekend, this photograph shows the very newest New Zealand citizens. Those who pledged their allegiance at a ceremony on Friday presided over by Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith. Our new neighbours took vows to be true to their adopted homeland in a ritual that has its roots in medieval times. The twelve freshly-minted Kiwis received a very warm welcome, just in time to cheer on the Olympic hopefuls as fellow citizens.

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Consensus, questions at rail trail meet

Major makeover for museum

u by Andy Bryenton

u by Paul Campbell

Last week’s community meeting about the Kaihu Valley Rail Trail (KVT) at the Mamaranui Bowling Club answered some questions but uncovered others.

A major redevelopment of The Kauri Museum is underway on a time frame extending into next year, with work ranging from a new entranceway to a rebuilding of the iconic Gumdiggers restaurant featured on an extensive list.

A large group turned out to hear the state of progress with the trail. A contingent including Kaipara District Council community engagement manager Amanda Bennett and several senior civic and project engineers made a case for economic development via cycle tourism. They attempted to find common ground with p Questions were put and a process of negotiation and those who opposed the route compromise sought, as the Kaihu Valley Rail Trail comes of the trail. closer to reality “The time is right, with tourism in Northland showing proven doubt on the historical provenance of the gains for towns which have their own rail corridor land itself. cycle trails,” said Ms Bennett, citing the Their contention, backed up by an success of similar initiatives in the north official information request from the and further afield. Department of Conservation, is that the “Council makes no money from a line from Dargaville to Kaihu was obtained cycle trail. We want to make money for by proclamation in 1916, and that no the community,” added project engineer landowners were ever compensated for Alastair King. its surrender. A solid economic case was put forward, They believe that this gives them with one major question answered; the a powerful platform to resist the KVT ongoing maintenance of the trail would traversing their land, meaning that reside with the Northern Transport negotiations on alternative routes are now Alliance. Issues of flooding were also all but inevitable. addressed, with the proposal made to However, the broad agreement to make provide alternative, steeper side trails. those negotiations and complete the trail However, a group of local farmers who to benefit the community is strong, with all opine that the KVT bisecting their farms is parties acknowledging that this is a vital untenable presented evidence that casts step in trust and understanding. ¢

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“This area will be available for the public to research family history as well as the former kauri industry.” While much of the work is progressing, the area next to the museum shop, formerly let out to the White Rock Gallery, will become a temporary exhibitions area. “Across the road, the Gumdiggers Cafe will undergo a major change, with the kitchen relocated, new toilets built and the northern end of the dining area will open up to the rose gardens there.” ¢

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An internal lift will make restructured display areas mobility accessible including in a redevelopment of the Ross Wing, which was built in 1984. Museum marketing executive Grant O’Neil says the projects have been made possible by Lotteries Commission grants as well as $3 million received from the Provincial Growth Fund last year. p “In a major shift the extensive kauri gum collection will be moved up from the basement to a light and humidity-controlled area and the old space will become a new Science and Discover Centre, where school groups, in particular, can learn about kauri history and current challenges faced by the country’s native forests. “Another part of the redevelopment includes bringing back rooms such as a staff canteen into public use as a major upgrade to collections and research facilities,” Mr O’Neil said.

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Village tackles wastewater task u by Paul Campbell

Floral art moves up u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s floral art group is enjoying a new home after a move to the Lighthouse Church hall in Normanby Street.

Recent testing in Paparoa has revealed some properties have failing systems leaking wastewater into the Paparoa Stream. Although such issues are normally a council responsibility, in this instance, Kaipara District Council did not have a plan to rectify the situation. “They have, however, recently committed some money in the Long Term Plan to working with the community to find a solution,” says consultant Laura Belworthy, who is conducting a wastewater survey in the town. “With the understanding that doing nothing could lead to the Northern Regional Council requesting affected properties cease any discharges, Progressive Paparoa gained p Consultant Laura Belworthy talks water with Paparoa’s Robin Skelton funding from Foundation North to undertake an initial community “This grant is a vote of confidence in consultation and engagement process,” a community that can get things done. she said. By front-footing it, we can be ahead of “I will be contacting all sectors of the the game when the anticipated Three community to gather information and Waters reforms kick in.” understand how everyone is affected.” Laurel has begun consultation Progressive Paparoa chair Graham with meet and greets at the Saturday Taylor says: farmers’ markets and a community “While this project will not fund the survey circulating via email, Facebook nuts and bolts of infrastructure, it is and at Skelton’s Drapery. If anyone a start, and the community can feel has questions or ideas or wants to assured that something is being done for get involved, contact Laurel at 027 Paparoa’s future. 713 5815. ¢

p Floral artists enjoy the creative exercise of working with the season’s foliage and blooms

A visit on a rainy Wednesday revealed an inspired group learning new techniques with flowers and foliage to create artworks beyond the basics of arranging blooms in a vase. Hot tea and home baking round out a convivial experience, says floral artist Margaret Pinny. “We get so many people looking at what we make here and thinking that they couldn’t do that; it’s too complex. However, they might be more creative than they think. The group is also very supportive, and we’re all learning new things.” Evidence of this is on display, with several artworks finding inspiration in the winter landscape. Two artists are experimenting with weaving ribbons and gold thread into carefully cut leaves,

bringing colour to their creations. Another artwork uses fallen leaves like reptile scales to create a naturally textured surface, while yet another uses geranium leaves to create a starburst pattern. “We all share materials,” says Margaret, “Depending on what you have in your garden, you can swap and trade and come up with an idea based on what’s available.” The invitation from the club is to come along on the third Wednesday of each month, try something new, embrace the creative challenge and make new friends. Those who wish to get involved can talk to Margaret on 09 439 4960 or to fellow floral artist Dawn Donald on 09 439 5413. ¢

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Employment initiative targets kauri dieback

Public to see dementia unit

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Millions of dollars of government funding is coming to Kaipara under the auspices of the Jobs for Nature — Mahi mō te Taiao programme, Minister of Conservation Kiritapu Allan confirmed last week.

A dawn blessing ceremony will lead to the long-awaited specialised dementia unit at the Maungaturoto Riverview Rest Home opened for the public to view.

Projects are being funded nationwide by the widereaching new scheme. Four sub-programmes, in particular, will have a direct effect on the area. “This is another very significant investment in both our taonga and the people who call this place home,” said Ms Allan. “It is also about meaningful work, training, and education, a wider understanding of how p Stoat trapping in kauri country — the fight against predators and the invasive kauri dieback disease just received to make a difference in our reinforcements thanks to a series of government grants own back yard.” Top of the list for the Kaipara is the dieback mitigation and research, while Kauri Ora programme, in conjunction $760,000 goes to the restoration of the with Te Roroa, a $3.5 million project Waipoua River area in the Taiaororoa o providing 30 full-time jobs. Predator Waipoua project. control, trapping and exterminating rats, Te Roroa Iwi will also receive stoats and possums, is the thrust of a $687,000 to help fund mana whenua second programme, Kia Hoki Mai Te led weed control, native tree planting Ketekete a Nga Manu Ki Nga Ngahere o and predator control across 900ha of Ngati Hine, with 12 jobs created working ex-forestry land in the lower Waipoua in native forests. Nga Maunga Tapu O Te Valley. All these projects are set to begin Uri O Hau received a $579,600 funding in the near future or already have the boost and will create 10 jobs in kauri groundwork in place to roll out. ¢

They will see the culmination of four years of fundraising and effort before the facility becomes the private domain of its staff and patients. The Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust”s multimillion-dollar project will be given a final Health Ministry audit leading to admissions. Before that, on Friday, August 20 there will be a 6.30am p The Rapid relief Team will provide sustenance at the dementia unit open event blessing with invited guests. The building will be open for public viewing Bickerstaffe Road, to garden dahlia tours from 1pm to 3pm. and town breakfasts, on top of commercial “A bright light at the end of the loans, a grant from the Provincial Growth tunnel with a ribbon-cutting and some Fund set the seal on the projects. speeches, just a step away from reality “We are expecting former deputy for a huge number of community PM Winston Peters and his colleague organisations and individuals who have Shane Jones to be along, together with laboured hard to make this happen,” other VIPs.” said trust co-chair, Graham Slatter. First planned to care for eight ”Efforts continue for funding with the patients, the dementia unit has grown Brethren-sponsored Rapid Relief Team to accommodate 14 people together turning up again to provide refreshments with a commercial kitchen and support and food for the afternoon event.” facilities, at a cost approaching $4 million. While more than $100,000 has been It will be the cornerstone of trust plans to raised through public efforts, including add several stages culminating in 24/7 goods sales from The Den operation in hospital care for the wider community. ¢

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Tracing Kaipara’s timelines u by Andy Bryenton

Local journalist and author Paul Campbell has debuted a new book chronicling the early days of the Kaipara District in an engaging pictorial format. Featuring hand-picked images of braving the wind for a beachside picnic in the historic Kaipara and evocative colonial times evoke the personality of the text chronicling the early history of the district as well as its heritage. towns surrounding the harbour, Kaipara This slim but engaging volume would Timelines is a characterful introduction make the perfect take-home for tourists to this part of New and visitors or Zealand, focussing a fine gift for on the extraordinary relatives far away lives of the people who want to know who lived here. more about a local loved one’s Mr Campbell, who will be familiar home. Then again, to readers of this it’s recommended publication as a re a d i ng fo r journalist covering residents of the today’s issues, Kaipara as well, applies the lens of a p Kaipara Timelines weaves fact and history with and not just out community reporter of a sense of evocative photography painting a vivid picture of the Kaipara’s early years to the past. In doing regional pride. so, he reveals a The author world beyond the facts and dates of will contribute a portion of each book’s conventional history. sale price to support Dargaville’s Muddy Extensive use has been made of Waters Gallery and the visual arts. At the photographic collections and $20, Kaipara Timelines is an affordable historical records of The Kauri Museum gift and a great addition to any collection. at Matakohe and the Albertland and You can purchase a copy at the Muddy Districts Museum and Heritage Centre Waters Gallery in Hokianga Road, at in Wellsford, anchoring this volume in a the Kaipara Lifestyler offices on River tradition of well-established scholarship. Road, or by calling the Dargaville Arts However, photos such as a travelling Association’s John Pickworth on 027 525 circus complete with an elephant towing a 8189. Postage can be arranged for single painted wagon in Maungaturoto or a family or multiple copies. ¢

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Building restrictions must go Speed limit cuts supported u by Andy Bryenton

Ruawai Promotions and Development Group says that climate change based restrictions on land use may doom local growth, in a self-fulfilling prophecy of ‘retreat from the sea’. Spokesperson Bruce Crompton, a business owner and engineer in the town, says these restrictions include the requirement for all new builds to be raised up to three metres in height, alongside a moratorium on subdividing and a knockon effect, which affects insurance and potentially bank lending. The restrictions cover the entire Ruawai plain, within the area protected since the late-19th century by stopbanks. “What’s going to happen with these restrictions is a lack of growth, leading to future authorities being able to justify a total retreat from the sea; a self-fulfilling prophecy,” said Mr Crompton. He and fellow Ruawai development advocates are already aware of three builds abandoned due to the restrictions and evidence that banks are unwilling to issue mortgages on properties in the floodplain area due to forecasts of global warming driven inundation. ‘The RPDG holds the view that the existing flood protection infrastructure should be the primary defence for Ruawai homeowners and businesses and that the current regulations are simply shifting the responsibility for flood protection on to individual residents,’ the group said in a notice calling for a public meeting on the issue.

p Members of the Ruawai Promotions and Development Group say that onerous building restrictions are hurting their town

At that meeting last week, Ruawai residents met with the council to address some of the issues involved with the government’s coastal mapping and plans to combat climate change. The issue of building restrictions, however, remain unaddressed, said Mr Crompton and members of the Ruawai Promotions and Development Group. Until it is, they contend, the town may be locked out of the prosperity promised by a rising Kaipara population. ¢

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The Kaipara District Council’s special Mangawhai and Kaiwaka Speed Limit Review Panel met last week to review recommendations on sweeping speed limit reductions across the eastern zone of the Kaipara. A wide-reaching plan of reductions, some by 60km/h, was prepared after public feedback was received and collated into a document by the Northland Transport Alliance. The panel moved to recommend adopting most of these changes verbatim, except two amendments; that Settlement Road and King Road should have a new speed limit of 60km/h, lower than the recommended figure. Nearly every unsealed road will have its speed limit reduced, many from 100km/h presently to new limits as low as 40km/h in extreme cases where feedback was received indicating a high crash danger. Many residential roads in Mangawhai will have their speed limits cut back to 30km/h from the current 50km/h. Other key roads facing major changes include Baldrock Road, dropped to 80km/h, Black Swamp Road, down to 60km/h, Cames Road, reduced to 40km/h, Jack Boyd Drive

down to 40km/h and large swathes of the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai main road reduced to 80km/h. The entirety of Molesworth Drive will now be governed to 50km/h, except through the village. Kaiwaka’s Oneriri Road will drop to 80km/h on the paved and 60km/h on the unsealed section. The new layout also creates many new speed zones where the permitted speed changes multiple times; Tara Road is one example. With the changes proposed now recommended, locals await the advent of new signage,and the threat of stiff penalties and demerits for misapprehending the new, slower pace now enforced. Once the recommendations report is adopted, staff will commence the procurement and implementation phase of the changes, including detailed design. Once the procurement phase has been completed, staff will then undertake the required steps to make the recommended changes legal.

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Dargaville’s Rotarians have a new president, as Ash Nayyar steps up to fill the position held by Peter Garelja for the past two terms.

Dargaville’s Wearable Arts has received a funding boost from a governmental programme designed to help promote community events in a post-Covid world.

The club, which recently celebrated its 100th year in New Zealand, is active in community works. Past president Viv Trounson says that Mr Garelja’s back-to-back service in the top role reflected a desire to see his fresh ideas implemented without the need to rush them through. Now Mr Nayyar has assumed the mantle. He plans to carry on the positivity his immediate predecessors have fostered, including outreach through twin committees on youth and community service. “Rotary is about fun and fellowship,” says Ash. “If you’re not having fun, then you’re not truly living. These will be the hallmarks p Ash Nayyar now wears the chains of office as president of my tenure.” of the Dargaville Rotary Club; a mantle passed on from The investiture dinner meeting, Peter Garelja which began Mr Nayyar’s term, was a good example of the expansionist, Dargaville is a commitment to judge and inclusive Rotarian spirit to be found in award prizes for the regional junior public the north. Members of the Maungaturoto speaking competition and discussion on and Kaikohe Rotary clubs gathered to a worthy cause to support with a major celebrate, along with a representative raffle later in the year. Ash says he’s from fellow civic-minded group the Lions. keen to hear about all kinds of projects What comes next for the Rotarians of where Rotary can help. ¢

In heartening news for the organisers of the event, a communication was received last week from Northland Inc director Denis Callesen on behalf of the Regional Events Fund Panel for Auckland and Northland. Mr Callesen confirmed that the Dargaville Wearable Arts had proven eligible for a $10,000 grant, as it met the fund’s criteria. The event has clearly p Wearable arts creations will once again take the stage in Dargaville in 2022, thanks in part to a donation from the been impacted by Covid-19. government’s Regional Events Fund It has the potential to be sustainable in the future and work with Plans are advanced for the next similar events in the region to grow the wearable arts event in Dargaville to take event genre. place in 2022, with the vast majority of “We have gratefully received the good entrants who wished to take part in the news that Dargaville’s Wearable Arts has cancelled 2020 event expressing an been approved for a disbursement,” says interest in remaining involved. event organiser John Pickworth. There will be limited spaces for “The operating budget for this event new contestants to share their vision is significant, with ticket sales revenue with the world when the wearable contributing 27% of the expenditure. arts retakes the stage next year. This grant is a welcome start to funding Interested parties should contact the event; we are deeply proud of the info@dargavillearts.co.nz to register now as planning gains momentum. ¢ wearable arts in our town. ”

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Lakes to sea link cut

Gallery rocks on

u by Andy Bryenton

After deliberation and assessment spanning more than a year, the Department of Conservation has opted to close the track that connects Taharoa Domain to the Ripiro Coast.

White Rock Gallery moved to a new location this week, taking up residence in the main street of Ruawai.

Holidaymakers, hikers and anglers seeking a path between the popular campgrounds at Kai iwi Lakes and the Ripiro Coast will have to find an alternative route to the shore, with the nearest being Omamari. Warnings that track use was marginal and the upkeep was prohibitive was published in the Lifestyler last year. The authorities administering the track have finally made what they say was a tough decision, closing it down. “This wasn’t a decision that was made lightly”, says operations manager for Kauri Coast, Stephen Soole. “The p Anglers and hikers have lost the link between Kai Iwi Lakes and the Ripiro Coast, with DOC closing down the track didn’t meet DOC track track that connects them safety standards, did not have high usage numbers, and 90% of the However, the main impact of track is on private land.” this decision will not be felt until The DOC says that efforts were made summertime, when holidaymakers, to reach out to stakeholders and iwi including many shore-fishing anglers, partners, landowners and track users set up camp at the two sites bracketing about future options, but no solutions the Kai Iwi Lakes. If the trend of recent were forthcoming. Public feedback was years continues, this influx will fully also sought, but none was received. The book out both sites. Campers wanting closure of the track was decided on last to experience the Ripiro beachfront will week, with signage, markers and steps face a nine-kilometre drive rather than now being removed to return it to nature. a short and scenic walk. ¢

Following successful tenures in Paparoa and next door to Matakohe’s Kauri Museum, the popular collective of 21 local artists has found a new home. With extensive volunteer labour, they have transformed the former retail space opposite the Ruawai Four Square into a multimedia gallery. “There’s quite a buzz about our opening, and the locals are very happy,” said contributing artist Jan McLeod. Her textured 3D birds take flight on the gallery walls against jewelled mosaic backgrounds. “Visitors will be able to meet one of the artists on display whenever they visit, as we have a roster system to volunteer running the gallery space. p White Rock Gallery artists gathered to cut the ribbon and You meet such lovely people formally open their new premises in Ruawai last Friday that way.” As the ribbon was cut, a large group “We’re happy to be here, happy to have of artists and well-wishers enjoyed live found a space that’s suitable, and very music, a morning tea and the sight of pleased to keep the gallery going,” says walls hung with arts and crafts reflecting Ruawai artist Lorraine Littler. the spectrum of local creativity. The Now that they have found their new general consensus was that the home, the White Rock Gallery team and new main road location on a major artists invite the public to come and take holidaymakers’ highway would play well a look, and for those who wish to join their to the gallery’s strengths. group, to come and say hello. ¢

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Matariki in Dargaville u by Andy Bryenton

As the sun set the colours of neon, flames and bright lights came out in Dargaville last Saturday. Crowds gathered at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club and Riverside Gardens to celebrate the season of Matariki, with art, fire performances, dance, song and togetherness. From giant bubbles and hand-painted Matariki themed stones to share, through to a sausage sizzle and children dressed in illuminated costumes, the first inaugural Dargaville festival for the traditional Māori new year was a display of colour and creativity. ¢

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Heritage birthday roll call

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This week, 20 years ago, a small advertisement appeared in local newspapers, calling for members to form a Dargaville vintage machinery club. Now the leadership of that group, which has grown and prospered during the years to become the Dargaville Heritage Machinery Club, is seeking contributors who helped build up the organisation to invite them to a gala luncheon on August 28. The first meeting of the six founding figures of the club was held on August 2, 2001. It comprised David Dreadon, Bruce Galloway, Edward Yakich, Basil Cole, Peter Fisher and Eric Burgess. All shared a passion for antique and classic machines. David, for example, was a proponent of veteran bulldozers, while Bruce came from a farming background that had seen him fly light aircraft extensively. “They were a small group, but it soon grew. There was a lot of community involvement,” says present-day DHMC administrator Ann Lupton. She is trawling the records for sponsors, donors, helpers and supporters. “For example, when we built the current buildings, we had volunteers up on the roof attaching iron, using one of our

p Founding machinery club members David Dreadon, Bruce Galloway, Edward Yakich, Basil Cole, Peter Fisher and Eric Burgess met for the first time 20 years ago this week

restored cranes to lift it, and meanwhile, a whole other crew of volunteers were working on the walls.” A volunteering spirit and the donation of time and expertise are twin themes

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or 09 439 6155 evenings. NZ 60s Up Movement – Dargaville Social Meetings Held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact president Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Parkinson’s Northland – 1st Thursday of the month at 10.15am. Alternately support meetings at St. Johns Hall, Normanby Street and a coffee group at a member’s home. Contact Vicki Sadgrove 09 437 6876/ 021 268 4973. Peggy Purls in our Community – Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am, at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. RSA Women’s Section – Social meeting held at the clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344. SeniorNet Dargaville Inc. – Drop-in every Tuesday 10am-2pm for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Road. Stitches and Craft – 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. Te Kopuru Salvation Army Share & Prayer Drop in – Every Tuesday 10:30am-12:30am at Coronation Hall. Enquiries email TKcoronationhall1911@gmail.com or ph Rachel 021 133 7560. Te Kopuru Village Drop-in – Wednesdays 10am12pm at St.Peters Hall. The 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 Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Wednesday Crafts – Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on 43 Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. All are welcome. $6 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940 .

Maungaturoto

Community/Senior Lunch Maungaturoto – 1st Wednesday of every month. St. John Hall, Maungaturoto. Morning tea at 10.30am with lunch at 12pm. Kaipara Marchers – Practice Wednesdays 4.30-6pm Maungaturoto. Phone Lyn 022 070 8674. Whangarei Shopping Bus Trip – All ages bus trip to Whangarei. Pick up from the Maungaturoto Retirement Home, 9.30am. Return time varies depending on need and arrangement. Bookings are advised but not required. 2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of every month. Fun and Games – Every Monday morning 10am-

12pm, at the Anglican Church in the Footprints room Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto.

Mangawhai

Community/Senior Lunch Mangawhai – 2nd Thursday of every month. Mangawhai Community Hall, noon. Kaipara Dog Training Club – Wednesdays at 4.30pm, Mangawhai Domain.

Kaiwaka

Kaipara Young Farmers – Last Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Three Furlongs Bar and Grill 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka. Contact chairman Kurtis Danks 021 159 8453 kwdanks@gmail.com

Sports

Northern Wairoa Youth Rugby – Saturdays 9am at the Pioneer Rugby Park. See draw on Facebook each week “Northern Wairoa Youth Rugby” Rugby League Junior Rugby League Northland Competition – Blue Goose, Whangarei Northern Wairoa Teams, Nursery, U6’s and U8’s start 9am U10’s 10am, U12’s 11am - Sundays

Markets

Dargaville Twilight – Indoor Market at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street, Dargaville 30th July 2021 5pm-7pm Mangawhai Village Market – Every Saturday at the mangawhai beach school hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917. Dargaville monthly market – 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $7 per table — book now 09 439 7243. Paparoa Farmers Market – Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa. Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day – 1st Sunday, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Dizzy’s Market– Every Saturday 12pm– 3pm Coronation Hall Community Market $7 per stall contact Liz phone 020 4021 1114.

July

Volunteering Northland at the SEED Co-Working Office – Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville 9am to 3pm.

August

Dargaville Business Network – Next Meeting 10th August. Contact Sue on 027 241 6380.

September

Dargaville Tourism Network – Next Meeting 16th Sep. Contact Lorraine on 027 525 822.

July 27 2021 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

PUZZLE TIME

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER July 27 2021

Kaipara Service Directory ATJ

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Water Tanks Water Filters Water Pumps Plumbing Supplies

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

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CONTRACT FENCING

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd

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24 Hours — 09 439 8016

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Locally owned and operated The Point of Difference

Fosters Arcade Shop 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville Hours: Monday–Friday 9am-5pm

Jessica Young – 020 4119 1299 office@dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

Email: info@dcdb.nz | Phone: 09 439 0464

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

Bruce Young – 027 575 7377 www.dargavillefuneralservices.co.nz

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

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

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

139 Bank Street, Whangarei | P: 09 438 8224 or 0800 428 364 whangareioffice@havenfalls.co.nz | www.havenfalls.co.nz

AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA Landscaping to Earthmoving Certified Drainlaying Tip Truck Hire Septic Farms KAURI COAST Subdivisions & more CONTRACTING LTD Gary Whippy 027 469 8079 gary@kccontracting.co.nz www.facebook.com/kauricoastcontracting For all your general digger works, drainage and civil work.

• EXCAVATIONS • TRENCHING • DRAINS & WATER TABLES • POST BORING • SITE CLEARANCE • TIP TRUCK FOR LOAD REMOVALS • ROCK BUCKET & “THUMB” EXPERIENCED OPERATOR

CALL TRAVIS!

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

021 056 7665

Using worms, sun and time - we process all our liquid waste into rich compost. Composted for 3 years - low in NPK, tested PH7

09 431 8440 021 125 1576

NWC Northern Wairoa Contracting Ltd DO YOU NEED CONCRETE? • Driveways • Sheds • Carports • Patios • 2 Tonne Digger • Tip Truck Obligation free quote Leon 022 344 9774 nwcontracting2021@gmail.com

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

morrisandmorris.co.nz

OMAMARI LOGGING

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Fire wood: gum/macrocarpa/pine, delivery available. Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines.

Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501

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

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588

Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

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Find us on

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

30 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

906 Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

Phone: 09 423 7014

FOR HIRE

40L BAGS FOR SALE AT THE GATE.

Phone 439 6070 or National Help Line 0800 883 300 Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES • Crisis Support and Advocacy • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling • ACC Sensitive Claims • Refuge Accommodation or Assistance with Relocation • Safety Programmes, Parenting and Empowerment Programmes

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

12 tonner tilt bucket, good rates, own transporter Great service Northland wide

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

July 27 2021

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Kaipara Service Directory Mobile hose doctor, welding & mechanic service crew Fabrication in steel, stainless & aluminium 100%NZ

Repairs & modifications

keeping it kiwi

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

Call us, visit us or email us for any big or small jobs!

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

0800 HOSEDOC

We Do it Right… Professional Workmanship 4 Totara Street, Dargaville | 10a Finlayson Street, Whangarei

100A Jervois Street, Dargaville | westcoaststeelworx@gmail.com www.westcoaststeelworx.com

P: 09 439 6007 M: 027 481 1285 E: info@waverefrigeration.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the August 3 2021 edition is Monday 2 August 2021

For Sale

Work Wanted

Tree Services

Stud

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

CONTRACT MUSTERER available for dry stock work, or farm sitting. Phone 021 0269 5935.

KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local.

Valley Brook Sport HorSeS

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk lots $20 per cubic metre, small lots $40 per cubic metre plus freight. B&H Whangarei are also available for all types of fencing. Call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458. FIREWOOD, DRY hotmix of gum & cypress. In bulk, $90 per cubic metre delivered in Dargaville area. Phone or text Henry 021 734 906. HONEY FOR sale $25 per kg, free postage. Call or txt 021 0291 6071.

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

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 021 81111

Phone

09 439 6068

Nurseries & Plants 2,000 PITTOSPORUMS, Photinia, Corokia, Proteas, Grevillea, Manuka, Flaxes, Grasses, and Indoor plants all ready now. Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Phone 09 439 5556.

TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

Trades & Services CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584. GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

Livestock BUYING COLOSTRUM milk — first milk or penicillin milk — paying 20c litre — phone Craig Rowlands 027 204 8686.

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

WATCH BATTERIES fitted from $10.00 in most cases while you wait. Also clocks repaired. Les 022 342 8183.

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

TOKATOKA

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 and Door Services Ltd.

WATCH BATTERIES REPLACED

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.

Property Maintenance RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2go 021 0218 1111.

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

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

Celebration CELEBRATE WITH Song, musical variety show with the Mangawhai Singers, Saturday 7th August 1.30pm, Dargaville Museum Function Centre. Tickets $20, includes afternoon tea. Phone 09 439 7555. Proceeds to Dargaville Museum.

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Contact Paul & Michelle 027 271 2022 • 09 439 5073

Situations Vacant

APPLY TODAY! WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! • 1 Full time sales role available • Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged • Cell phone and computer knowledge are an asset

Septic Tank Services

Leave your watch at Moran’s Bookshop for 3 day battery change (unless requiring further service) Distinction Jewellers

RESCUE MISSIONS

CAYUGA DUCKS Phone 027 476 9365 or 021 346 368 evenings.

Presents Doc’s Silver Cloud Registered Paint Stallion by Doc’s Silver Bar PH out of Firemist Cheyenne Princess PH. Available for service, carries the blood lines of A Touch of Hillbilly PH, Van Dee Bars PH, 44 QH, Scribbles American PH just to mention a few. Offspring have been very successful across all disciplines. 12 generations of colour carries both Overo & Tabiano gene 15.2.HH Live coloured foal guarantee $800 plus grazing.

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

Integrity community media

OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER July 27 2021

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the August 3 2021 edition is Monday 2 August 2021

Vehicle Removal

Public Notices

WANTED GONE? picking up dead/unwanted cars in July. Dargaville area. Phone: 09 439 7573 to make your car disappear.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

Situations Vacant

Tractor Drivers & Farm Hand Part & full time positions License is essential For more info phone: Glen Lugtigheid 021 439 748

glenlugtigheid@gmail.com

THE STORY BEHIND NEWS IS CLEAR. PEOPLE TRUST PRINT

ENGTECH ENGINEERING

located in Kaiwaka/Mangawhai is looking for a Self Motivated Person, with an Engineering background to join our Team. If this sounds like you, give us a call on 022 081 2851. RECEPTION ADMINISTRATOR WANTED WE PRESENT THE NEWS TO OUR COMMUNITY, ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON TO REPRESENT US? This is a full time fixed term position situated in Dargaville, which requires communication skills, computer literacy, a positive and outgoing manner and the ability to help solve people’s problems. From receiving classified advertisements through to helping make appointments for journalistic interviews and answering the publics questions, you will be the first point of contact. HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? APPLY TODAY! Full training will be provided.

Integrity community media

Email your CV & Cover Letter to:

jobs@integrity.nz

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

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of my darling husband (Don Dreadon)

It’s been 6 long years. I miss you so much, I wonder how I am going to go on. Then I go to my memories and that puts a smile on my face through the tears. Yes you were my everything and I love you and miss you so much. I will never stop loving or missing you. Till the day we are together again.

BIG RIVER FM Special General Meeting To discuss the future of Dargaville’s Community Radio Station. If you listen to Big River FM, have previously been involved, would like to be or are just vaguely interested, please come along to this one meeting. To be held at the ANZAC Theatre, Town Hall Building, Hokianga Rd on 10 August at 7.30pm. Enquiries 021 117 6732. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

Will be forever remembered with Love.

Public Notices

DO YOU have an issue with your employment? Call into Citizens Advice Bureau 37 Hokianga Rd, Town Hall Building or phone 09 439 6100 for help to explain your rights.

at Te Houhanga Marae

Health Shuttle Don’t miss your health appointment. We can help. Accessible Transport We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments)

AGM

11am Saturday 7th August 2021

Station Road, Dargaville Enqs: Phone 09 439 5907 evgs

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL OPEN EVENING

Tuesday 10th August 2021 3.30pm until 6.00pm

We look forward to welcoming whanau and prospective students to our Open Evening Tuesday 10th August from 3.30pm - 6.00pm starting with guided school tours.

Phone: Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Visitors will have the opportunity to view classrooms, talk to teachers and experience what Dargaville High School can add to your child’s education.

It’s our pleasure helping people get to their health appointments

Please meet in the School Reception for your guided tour.

Bookings

Situations Vacant

Montgomery, Glenda Joy Loved and respected sister in law of Raewyn and Harold Robinson, much loved Aunty of Maree & Allister, and Dean and loved great Aunt to Nikita, Kieran, Daniel and Cameron.

Te Houhanga Urupa

Kaipara Community Health Trust

Ingle Marama

Dearly loved cousin of Rangi Black (Rotoiti), Marie Dropulich and the late Jenny Cocurullo and all their families. Beloved memories of a truly gifted and talented lady. Rest easy.

Passed away suddenly at home in Taupo on 21st July 2021.

DON’T MISS ‘Celebrate With Song’ Musical Variety Show with the Mangawhai Singers. Dargaville Museum Function Centre, Saturday 7th August, 1.30pm. Tickets $20 includes afternoon tea. Phone 09 439 7555. Proceeds to Dargaville Museum.

THE TEAM of 7 billion now dumps about 43 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. About 6 tons per person. This is doing massive damage to the planet. Trees take in carbon dioxide. Plant now! Lance Bullock.

Death Notices

office@darghigh.school.nz 09 439 7229 www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz

Welsh, Graham Stanley Passed away peacefully Sunday 18th July 2021, aged 74 years. Loved Father of Kara & Terri, Poppa to Dion, Levi & Tyla. Close friend of Dayle and brother to Colleen, Brian, Neville, Ngaire and Karen. Uncle to his nieces and nephews. Thank you to everyone who attended Graham’s funeral service on Friday and for your love and support. R.I.P. Graham, Till we meet again. All correspondence to K Welsh PO Box 306 Dargaville

BATTCHER, NOLA AGNES (PADDY) Passed away peacefully on 19 July 2021, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Dennis. Dearly loved mum of David, Lynda, and Robert. Much loved “Granny” to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As per Nola’s request, a private farewell was held. “Mum and Dad reunited”

Bereavements MONTGOMERY Glenda Joy nee Condon,

Passed away suddenly at home in Taupo on 21/07/2021. Loved wife of Robert, mother of Adele and Myles, sister to David, Ian and Ross and sister in law to Judy, aunty to Deirdre, Neil and Aaron. Gone to be with her brothers, rest in peace.

Rihari (Richard) Gunn

NOW HIRING

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/TYPESETTER

We require an experienced graphic designer/typesetter for a full time role. Based in Dargaville. A good knowledge base of the Adobe Suite is a must, Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Main focus of the role will be creating newspaper ads with some page design work. Mac knowledge an advantage but not necessary. Refresher training offered. • CAN YOU FOLLOW BRAND GUIDELINES? • CAN YOU WORK WELL UNDER TIME CONSTRAINTS? • DO YOU WORK WELL IN A TEAM? • DO YOU HAVE A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOUR?

Please send your C.V and samples of your work to jobs@integrity.nz

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC INTERVIEWS (ALL YEARS) THURSDAY 19TH AUGUST FRIDAY 20TH AUGUST We wish to invite parents/caregivers/whanau to our Academic Coaching interviews on Thursday 19th August (1pm-7pm) Friday 20th August (9am-3pm). You can book your appointments online at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

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Alternatively, you may contact the school office 09 439 7229, office@darghigh.school.nz Please be aware DHS will be closed from 12.30pm on Thursday 19th and all day Friday 20th August in order for these interviews to take place. We look forward to seeing you!

Rest in Peace Rihari Hospice has lost a treasured and dearly loved member of our Hospice family. Rihari, we will miss your laughter, cheekiness and knowledge, such a great loss. Thank you for choosing Hospice to give your time to, we are forever grateful and honoured. Our condolences to the family, our thoughts are with you all. Hospice Kaipara

Marama Ingle

A life of Dargaville Arts Association and an icon of art in Dargaville for both her teaching and prolific output over the years. Marama will be sadly missed.

July 27 2021 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Landscaping Supplies: Waikato Screen Topsoil Bark Woodchip Mill Bark Post Peelings Compost Topsoil Limestone Chip Daltons Garden Mix

Water Tanks: Aqua & Bailey Brands Winz Approved Water Carriers Registered Household Water Carriers

Aggregate: Gap: 20, 40 ,65 Riverstone Sand Belt Dust 40/20 Drainage Metal Builders Mix Cement

Drainage & Septics: Land Drainage Urban Rural Drainage Water Pipelines Culverts Septic Systems

Timber/Fencing Supplies: Rails, Posts Stays, Strainers Fence Battens Palings Stakes Fencing Wire Farm Gates & Hardware

[RX Plastics & Biorock]

Siteworks: Retaining Walls Piling

Drainage: PVC Fittings Alkathene Draincoil

Driveways Carparks

Serving Locals, Supporting Locals, For Over 30 Years 2088 Paparoa Valley Rd, Paparoa Opening Hours: Mon–Fri (7am–5pm) Sat (8am–12pm) Sun (Closed – Family Time) Email: admin@huband.co.nz | Phone: 09 431 8339 / 0800 234 449

Land, Building and/or Business

FOR SALE 33 Jellicoe Street, Ruawai, Kaipara

Expressions of Interest For the first time in over 40 years, this iconic Ruawai Business, building and land is on the market. Centrally located in the growing Kaipara Region, this well-established business is situated on a great corner site, allowing for maximum use of the useable land area. There is plenty of parking along with easy access in and out of this 349 square metre gem. This is a great opportunity for someone to continue as a going-concern with the Vendor happy to complete extended handover with new purchaser if required, or take in a new direction - the possibilities are endless. Please register interest before 28th August 2021 (open to sell before that time). Register Interest and all enquires to Ivan Martinovich as per below contact details: email: ivan@ouraccountant.co.nz | phone: 027 5582495