Kaipara Lifestyler, July 28 2011

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July 28 2011

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Kauri museum is top attraction The Kauri Museum has won the accolade of Favourite North Island Attraction from a major Australian travel organisation Northland tourism businesses have won five out of nine major category awards at the annual Grand Pacific Tours Awards announced in Melbourne, with the museum at Matakohe the top choice of places to visit.

“This award is a huge tribute to the museum and to all our staff, through to the Volunteers and Friends of The Museum,” said curator, Bet Nelley.

“Grand Pacific demands excellence of service and the award shows that all involved in the Kauri Museum are delivering what our visitors want. Excellence is the benchmark, and this shows that we are achieving that.”

The Supplier of the Year Awards for the 2010–2011 touring season have been won

by Northland companies in the following categories: • Best Hotel, 16 Day Highlights Tour, Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia • Best Hotel, 19 Day Grand New Zealand Tour — Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands • Best Hotel, 19 Day Rail, Cruise & Coach Tour — Ipipiri, Overnight Cruise, Bay of Islands • Favourite North Island Attraction — Kauri Museum staff — Kylie Hickey, Dennise Brownlie and Eleanor Beazley celebrating the award The Kauri Museum, Matakohe • Driver’s Hotel of Choice — Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia complete a Satisfaction Survey at the end of each tour and rate their “This outstanding result is fantastic for the Northland region experience at all hotels and attractions throughout New Zealand. as a major tourist destination and reflects the tremendous efforts Grand Pacific Tours general manager, Stacey Morris, said the and investment of these companies to make their products and company placed “enormous emphasis on continually monitoring all experiences first class,” said Destination Northland general manager, performance scores to ensure our travellers enjoy a quality holiday.

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The awards have become highly recognised amongst our suppliers Grand Pacific Tours are a major New Zealand luxury coach holiday and are very competitive.” specialist operator based in Australia which sends thousands of Once again the region of Northland has scooped the pool picking Australian’s to New Zealand and Northland each year. Passengers up five awards in total.

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Dargaville enjoys Polkadot fun!

The Polkadots are New Zealand’s female version of the Wiggles and the colourful quartet were in Dargaville recently and proved to be a big hit with the local children. Mum, Sarah Midgley, said Dargaville Town Hall was filled to capacity.

“The Polkadots loved the audiences’ enthusiasm and involvement during the show

and they hope to be back again in the near future.”

Carly, Dionne, Sarah and Dez, who make up the Polkadots, are a group of energetic young mothers who share a love of dance and music.

They are committed to providing enjoyable and effective learning programmes and materials for preschoolers.

Transfield have just completed maintenance works on the stopbank by Dargaville’s River Road on Council’s behalf. The river had scoured out part of the top of the bank. Transfield are repairing the damage and placing rocks along the top of the stopbank to prevent further scouring.

The cost of this work is fully funded by a targeted rate on properties in the Dargaville Stormwater District, as it is this wall that protects parts of Dargaville from disappearing under water on particularly high tides.

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Lisa and her chainsaw

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Dargaville women, Lisa Bowman, travelled to the National Field Days with her chainsaw and came home a winner

If anyone needs proof that ‘girls can do anything’, Dargaville woman, Lisa Bowman, can often be found wielding a chainsaw on a practise ground off Dargaville’s Liverpool Street, as she trains to notch up titles in logging skills competitions.

Her most recent success was winning first prize in the Ladies Chainsaw Race at the National Field Days at Mystery Creek.

“The event involves cutting three slices, or biscuits, off a log lying in a trestle. There is a cash prize but no medal or anything like that,” said Lisa.

“I started entering chainsawing contests just three years ago.”

In her completely different everyday life, Lisa

has a job in the office of Northland Regional Council in Dargaville.

Ask her how much practise goes into her chainsawing and Lisa laughs: “Not enough.

Paniora Logging has set up a training place on a borrowed area in Liverpool Street and we practise on the grass in there. And a man from Auckland has given me a morning’s training on how to use a chainsaw. Paniora Logging did really well at the Field Days too. They won the fastest time on the bar fit.”

Husband Karl formerly worked in the bush, but Lisa says he now concentrates on training and as an assessor. “His own team, Cutters Club Gold took a fourth place at the Field Days and he raced as a ‘fill in’ for a Tokoroa team on the day.”

Mr James Foster of Pono Lodge presents Debbie Evans, chief executive of the Kaipara Community Health Trust, with a $3,000 cheque towards the purchase of a Community Auto Pulse Machine for use at the Dargaville Hospital.

Fundraising initiatives, including raffles and personal donations, is currently underway and together with this donation, the fund is nearly half way to reaching the total $18,000 that is required.

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This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.

A house of memories

by Paul Campbell There are very few history books about Northland and the Kaipara in which the pioneer missionary, Reverend William Gittos does not appear.

He arrived in New Zealand as a child and grew up fluent in Maori and was an arbiter of note between various tribes and the early settlers of the latter half of the 19th century.

Now in the 21st century, he has had further recognition. His former home overlooking the Otamatea has just been registered as a category II historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

The Gittos House was built in about 1866 as the Wesleyan mission house on land given to the Wesleyans by Rev. Hone Waiti Hikitanga, a chief of Te Uri o Hau. William Gittos, his wife Marianne and their seven children lived here from 1866 until the mission closed and the family moved to Auckland.

The house has had a varied and often colourful history. “By March 1868, Gittos and his family were well established in their home, which welcomed visitors including a Daily Southern Cross reporter covering a sitting of the Native Land Court. The house also served as a meeting place for his Pakeha congregation,� says the Historic Places Trust's Northland Manager, Stuart Park.

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The house has had a varied and often colourful history

Famously less welcome was Frederick Fairburn, a former fiancĂŠ of Gittos’ second daughter Esther. “In April 1882, while William Gittos was away from the property, Fairburn and a male friend were driven off by Mrs Gittos wielding a horse whip assisted by a servant,â€? says Mr Park. “It seems that Fairburn had been courting a young lady in Auckland at the same time he was seeing Esther, and Esther had broken off the engagement.â€?

After serving as a mission, it became the site of more unusual ventures. Next on the scene was a Victor Nissen, who is credited with being an innovator away ahead of his time, importing the first ostriches to be farmed in the North Island. They were farmed for their fashionable feathers.

He must have had plenty of money as tabulating his costs then, in today's terms, adds up to an astonishing $2 million. But it seems ill-spent as many birds died en route from South Africa and the survivors’ arrival coincided with the worst drought in living memory in the Kaipara, lasting through the entire first half of 1887.

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“Next to occupy Gittos House was a Mr Simich who established the Zealandia Canning Company of Otamatea on site, and built a long wharf made from manuka piles on the beach below the house,� says Mr Park. “Simich processed mullet and Zealandia Canning won a prize at the 1896-7 Auckland Exhibition.�

Then along came wine growing pioneer W.H. Jackman who apparently installed Billy Paikea as caretaker but did not take up residence himself.

In 1911, he sold the house to George Forester Linnell, and the former fish cannery was converted into a wool shed and the wharf was used to ship the wool.

Then, the roads and rail connected Kaipara to Auckland so the shipping trade gradually disappeared and the house has remained in the Linnell family, who have farmed the Rangiora property continuously for a century.

Now the classification under the Historic Places Trust sees the Gittos House preserved, for the generations to come.

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Farming country jewels What started out as a hobby for two farmers’ wives has turned into a thriving small upmarket costume jewellery business for neighbours and best friends, Erin Gunson and Leesa Babe. “Leesa and I have always been crafty people and when Leesa went away on a trip to Tauranga she came across a bead shop, had a lesson with the lady and came home and introduced me to jewellery making. We are not the type of people that do things half heartedly so we jumped on in,� said Erin. “With our busy lifestyles, we try to get together as often as we can to create our jewellery, working around our families. “We started making jewellery for ourselves

but ended up with a bit much, so now we are available for jewellery parties and also at the Waipu Boutique markets which are on the second Sunday of every month, and the Whangarei Night Market, held once a month at the old library once a month.�

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To organise a jewellery party and book a date contact Erin Finlayson at Country Jewels, phone 09 432 2074.

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These included Michelle Tomlinson — Sapphire Award, Rachael De Vries and Rhoda Morrison — Ruby Award. Top rural sales to Rhoda Morrison, a Highly Commended for Public Relations/Media content to Jill Wilson and John Powell, as well as a Long Service award to Kerry Cyprian.

Jill Wilson says there are many ways people can enhance their buying and selling of real estate. “Avoid over-pricing your property. Overpricing a property is possibly the most costly mistake a seller can make,� she says.

“Have your home looking its best. If there are minor jobs to do, make sure they are done before your property is put on the market.

Improving the appearance of bathrooms and kitchens, and landscaping, can add value to your property. Marketing includes how your property is presented, how it is priced, and how it is promoted and advertised. “Ensure your property can be easily found on the Internet and ensure the photographs are of a good quality. “Apart from your property, your biggest asset is your sales consultant. He or she should have a good knowledge of the market in your area.

And when is the best time to sell? There are always buyers looking for well-presented, wellpriced properties.�

Farming jewellers — Leesa Babe (left) and Erin Gunson (right)

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Wonky and Willbee Kaipara kids came out in force to see Craig Smith perform at Dargaville Town Hall last Tuesday, 19 July.

Courtesy of Archives, Dargaville Museum Extracts from the North Auckland Times, Dargaville . . .

The singer, songwriter and author of Wonky Donkey was invited to perform by the Dargaville Town Library, as a special treat for the school holidays.

“His books are so popular,” says library manager, Paula Guy-Stuve. “He was going to sign his books but they were all out on loan!”

Craig Smith got his break in 2008 when ‘The Wonky Donkey Song’ was voted Children’s Song of the Year by APRANZ. Following this, the song was given the go-ahead by Scholastics to be turned into a children’s book and another song, Willbee the Bumblebee, was given the same honour.

In 2009, Craig released children’s album, Not Just for Kids, using a recycled paper case and corn starch trays — even the printing ink was environmentally friendly. Later that year, Wonky Donkey was voted into the semi-finals of the ISC, which is the largest international song competition in the world.

Paula was very impressed by the performance on Tuesday and the level of support: “It was really cool to see such a great turnout on Tuesday and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

“The kids adore him — but the parents were getting into it too.”

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In the evening a social was held in the hall. About thirty couples were present and all apparently had a good time. Every credit is due to Club secretary Archie Metcalfe, under whose able management everything was carried to a successful issue.

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This Town in 2011 A wander around Dargaville with Brian Eastwood Take a look up on Harding Park and you will see that the heather is flowering red, marking the approximate half way point of the winter and always a bright note in our wet season.

In the past it was also the signal for locals that the toheroa were coming to their best in the August, September, October months. There has been no open season since 1981. Forty years ago the season lasted from March to October, but in later years for a short time, there was even the pandemonium of two-day seasons. Now days you need a permit to dig toheroa, but you will only get that for a special occasion, such as a family get together or a reunion.

Wondering what to do with the kids on the wet days these school holidays? Try a trip up to the Dargaville Museum and have them take part in one of the quizzes based on the heaps of interesting things on display. Kids are free and Mum and Dad get a free cup of coffee with every entry ticket. Come to think of it, it would keep the young ones happily amused even on a dry day. And they’ll be learning stuff as they go around. No need to book, just turn up anytime on the week-days between 9am and 4pm.

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Men who made the Northern Wairoa

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by Brian Eastwood If you head down the road to Te Kopuru from Dargaville, you can still see one of the buildings that are a reminder of our Northern Wairoa story. Back off the flats at Aoroa stands the original homestead of well known early settlers, the Harding family. Even now in good order, it was built for them in 1893 by a former Wellington man, Charles Henry Mansill.

Mansill was thirty-two, a qualified carpenter and an accomplished cricketer when he came to Northern Wairoa in 1891. Born in Wellington in 1859 he served his time as a builder before spending time in Australia and later going into business on his own account.

He had gone into partnership with his friend and cricketing team mate J. W. Brown when they decided to buy a block of 3,147 acres in Northern Wairoa from Dargaville businessman Edwin Mitchelson. They intended to go sheep farming.

It was an unusual move for a builder and his partner Brown, who was a solicitor and Chief Clerk in the Wellington Stamp Department.

Keen sportsmen, they both played cricket for Wellington at the Basin Reserve in a game against Australia in 1881, Nelson in 1883 and Australia again in 1886/87. The two friends were also keen members of Wellington’s Athletic Football Club.

After letting his three rental properties in Wellington, Mansill was the first to come north to start off their farming venture, with Brown arriving three weeks later.

Ill health bothered Mansill for a while in 1909 but on the advice of his doctor, a stint in Rotorua cured him. The electoral roll of 1911 puts him in Aranga but still lists him as a builder. He had carried on building and is noted as builder of the Downey homestead.

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Mansill became a true local when he married Elizabeth Mary, the daughter of Aratapu mill manager Mr. H. E. Stehr. They brought up two sons.

An unsuccessful tender in 1902 saw him missing out on the Te Kopuru Hospital job to Tom Heron, coming in second with a bid of £1,737. But Mangawhare Hall and Aoroa School were among the many other buildings that are credited to him.

He entered wholeheartedly into community activities, not surprisingly taking on the job of secretary of Mangawhare Cricket Club. He became a member of the Order of Oddfellows Lodge and was a foundation member of Dargaville Club in 1903. Charles Henry Mansill lived in Mangawhare for most of his days in Northern Wairoa but the ex-Wellington man died in Auckland’s Cornwall Hospital in 1945. He was 86 years old.

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That polar rodent strikes

by Our Motoring Correspondent

You have to hand it to weatherman Jim Hickey with his ‘polar rodent’ description of the weather. Drivers in many parts of the country this week have had the wintry rat snapping at their wheels with the first real blast of winter sweeping up from the deep south.

You are not going to stop in a hurry, if at all, until you hit something solid.

So keep well back from the car in front and adjust your speed. Just because the limit is 100kph, doesn’t mean that is appropriate.

Ice and snow and roads are a very bad mix, But safety begins at the start of and it pays to get the safety message firmly your journey. We have just had a chilly established in your head when you set out on a reminder that you need your vehicle in top journey, long or short. condition.

It is really a very simple message — stay Check your battery, belts, hoses, radiator, alert, slow down, and stay in control — but it is oil, lights, brakes, tyres, exhaust system, amazing how many motorists carry on as though heater/defroster, wipers, and ignition system. it was high summer.

It’s no time to have a fault and plan to Too many drivers have the attitude that a road is a road, and while conditions might have it fixed next time the warrant comes change — the road is still just that. But it round. is not.

Make sure your vehicle is mechanically ready for the rigours of You might have to brake suddenly on a winter. surface that might do better as a skating rink.

Have your tyres checked and remember pressure decreases in cold weather and that can affect stability and braking.

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JULY 28 - 2011

Controlling the fuel bill

by Our Motoring Correspondent

the power plant to work harder and your car becomes less fuelefficient. Replacing a clogged air filter could improve your mileage by as much as 10 percent.

Use the right oil. You can improve your car’s mileage by up to two percent and this all adds up. So it pays to take care of maintenance.

And with winter still with us, take care of a few other things.

Visibility is vital in bad weather. Clean windows, headlights and effective wiper blades are a safety must.

Check and ensure your washer additive levels are filled. Ensure your wiper blade rubbers are clearing water effectively.

Damp weather can also put more stress on electrical systems. And remember too, heavy rain means localised flooding sometimes and water is a lubricant, so if you drive through a flooded area and submerge your wheels, your brakes won’t work effectively. Using them a few times once you’re out of that water will help to dry the discs again.

In the end, don’t skimp on maintenance. Be serious about car care as performance depends on it.

A car is designed to run a certain way. If you neglect it, it won’t be as efficient.

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But while we are being hit in the wallet each time we get behind the wheel, there are ways to minimise the shock in car care and maintenance.

For a start though — does you vehicle really need high octane, more expensive petrol. Probably not. Lower octane use will save you many dollars.

And check you petrol — or diesel cap, as a loose fitting cap means evaporation.

If you have the opportunity, use a garage to park your vehicle. This cuts temperature extremes, and use of the heater, demister, or aircon unit — and that cuts fuel use.

Watch your tyre pressure too. Under-inflated tyres wear down more quickly and they also lower your car’s mileage per litre — apart from being vital to car safety on the road.

Tyres that have low pressure offer more resistance so the engine is going to work harder and use up to 15 percent more fuel. Driving on under-inflated tyres will also reduce their life by up to 15 percent.

Check your tyre pressure once a month. Buy a digital gauge and keep it in your glove box and try to check pressures when they are cold after standing overnight.

Keep your engine in tune. Fixing a car that is out of tune or has failed an emissions test can boost fuel use by up to four per cent.

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Frank Nola — gentleman and mentor The recent death of well-known Dargaville man Frank Nola has not only been a sad loss for his family, but his wide knowledge of the history of Kaipara and Northern Wairoa has also been lost to this district.

Born in Valley Road in 1920, he was the son of immigrants Frane and Jako Nola. That street we now know as Station Road has always been Frank’s home.

The Nola family has been involved with the winemaking industry here since 1911 and Frank took over the business from his father.

In boyhood days Frank was a boy scout and the oldest ex-member present at a recent Dargaville scouting reunion.

A big man topping six feet four, Frank joined the territorial army before going into the regular army in 1940 after the outbreak of war. He was twenty years of age and served for the next two years.

“He was a real gentleman and a mentor for us and for others too,” says his son Frank Nola jnr. “With no health

Linking Hands Chairman, Bill Tupp, passed away on Thursday, July 7, at the hospice in Whangarei

problems really, he had a good memory and enjoyed a yarn with his mates about things like the old gum camps.

“He handed over the reigns of business about ten years ago but was still driving his favourite old Land Rover into town to the shop right up to his last day.”

Frank Ivan Nola died peacefully at home on 10th July 2011, aged 91 years.

He is survived by wife Alma and two sons, Frank jnr, Michael and their families.

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“Bill Tupp was a man who and many will remember was loved by all that knew the wonderful and creative him, a family man first and ways he made them work foremost, who didn’t know on stage. how to say no,” said close “He was also helping many friend and Linking Hands people in the community with associate, Maureen Davis. little fix-it jobs, like jammed “It was something we doors, broken window sills, all laughed about with Bill, chopping firewood and and even if he did say ‘no’ to carting stuff around for some extraordinary request, people because he had a Bill Tupp we would just laugh and say trailer and they didn’t. It just ‘just get on with it Bill’ and he would. didn’t stop with Bill.

“Somehow or another he would come “He got involved in the local community up with the solution to make things groups as a handyman for whatever they work.” needed, once spending a week in a garage Bill and his wife Ann came to building a pretty big little house for a float Maungaturoto with their two children in the Christmas parade. from Tokoroa and Bill began work at “One of the things Bill felt strongly about Fonterra. was Camp Quality — camps for children “It was a job that he loved and with cancer. Ann and Bill spent 10 years enjoyed and he found the shift work fitted giving their time as companions which in with all his other commitments to the included playing many different roles. Bill and Ann Tupp will be remembered well by community,” Maureen added.

“Otamatea Repertory Theatre soon many children.

“Last but by no means least, Bill Tupp realised that they had found a goldmine when Bill joined the group and got straight was the chairperson at Linking Hands. He into set building and design, working was also a volunteer driver, our general from rough sketches that sometimes sign putter-upper, our ‘Mr Fix it All’. came straight from the imagination of “He even came into the office and did the director. the dishes. Most of all he was our best “His sets became a sight to behold friend.”

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Most people are familiar with planting them in the garden. However, they will grow successfully in an upright strawberry planter with pouches, or in a terracotta tower, or in a hanging basket, or even hydroponically.

The growing part is easy, with just a few key points. Strawberries need rich well-drained soil in a sunny spot. You could prepare your soil before planting by adding compost, sheep pellets and blood and bone. Or you could do it the easy way by planting them in Strawberry Mix - a potting mix specifically formulated for strawberries. Heap the soil up to provide good drainage.

Feed them generously with strawberry food when you plant them, and keep them well watered. Strawberries are generally disease-free when grown in full sun and good air circulation. A simple copper spray will keep fungus and mildews at bay.

Now some cleaver tips. Spread pea- or barley-straw or mulch around the base of the plant. This keeps the soil warm, the crawling bugs at bay, and the fruit cleaner!

Finally, jealously guard your fruit the minute it turns red, because if you don’t the birds will have a feast! Bird netting is cheap and easy to manage. Black netting tends to be less obvious in the garden.

Keep your plants after the season. Strawberries are ground-hugging and spread into a clump 50–100cm wide. Each clump sends out long thin runners (or stems) that take root to form a new plant. In my experience the second year produces sweeter fruit in greater numbers! We are trying for third year of fruit this year, but ultimately plants will become underproductive and need replacing.

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Currently we have bare-root plants in clumps of 10, and new plants 4-cell punnets.

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Perhaps the best thing to be said about strawberries is their versatility as a fruit.

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CAR BATTERIES, from $85 with a trade in. Auto One Dargaville, 09 439 8219.

FIREWOOD GREENWAYS Trust, 16 Edward St, Dargaville. Open Saturday mornings during winter months. Phone Depot 09 439 8133 or Trevor (A/H) 021 236 0911.

HUGE RANGE. Fruit trees, Roses, flowering & weeping trees, disease resistant varieties.

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INTERIOR RUBBER 4X4 and ute mats, deep dish, great for the mud. Auto One Dargaville, 09 439 8219.

HARDY COASTAL PLANTS Pittosporum Karo, Pohutukawa, Green & Bronze Flaxes, Cabbage Trees, Coprosma $2.50 - $3.50 per plant. $1.50 per plant for purchases of 50 plants or more of the same species. Prices exclude GST. Delivery and planting services available. We have many other native species for sale, enquiries welcome. Phone Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd, 09 439 4223 or 0274 323 336.

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 4 August 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 1 August 2011.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

BUILDING REPAIRS - decks, roofing, plumbing, painting. No job too big. Good rates. B&S Building Maintenance, phone 09 439 5457 or 021 847 470.

SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blasters.

Phone 09 439 6330.

TIP TRUCK AVAILABLE – 6x4 10 ton payload, lift-out sides. Phone Steve on 0274 936 711 or 09 431 6124.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors - Trucks - RooďŹ ng Iron Batteries, Copper - Brass - Aluminium etc.

Little River Transport Ltd Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

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Work with your local licensed dealer

Ph Bernie 09 439 6785

Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply) /VER YEARS EXPERIENCE o 2ETURN DELIVERIES

BY ARRANGEMENT For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette 0H s !H &AX ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Situations Vacant

Vacancy Senior Shop Assistant Full time – 40 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Would you like to be part of an internationally renowned museum?

Do you enjoy working on the retail side of the business?

Duties include: Customer Services.

Stock Management.

Excellent computer skills (data entering and managing online website).

Retail experience is preferred.

Work Wanted

NEED A PLUMBER? THEN CALL THE BEST!

Nick Evans

Supplies - Repairs - Maintenance.

MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief

New installations, upgrades & renovations, burst pipes, hot water cylinders, kitchens & bathrooms.

Plumbing and Heating Centre Phone today 09 439 6123

0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

09 439 2620 021 185 4856

COMPETITIVE RATES. Brian will tackle building & section maintenance. Painting, fencing, decks & doors, raised gardens, mowing & landscaping etc. Honest service. Phone 09 439 7655 / 021 173 9783.

TANK WATER Testing. High quality testing for T and E-coli in your tank or bore water. Printed clear lab results provided with recommendations. Phone TWT 09 422 9345.

Lost & Found LOST GLASSES Dargaville, Thursday July 21.

Medium size, Brown Frame, Oval lenses, Progressives, tinted, antiglare. Reward offered.

Phone 09 439 5907.

Public Notices

Sale Of Liquor Act 1989 Section (18)3 Application For William Leslie McConchie, 10 Ruawai Wharf Rd, Ruawai has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Dargaville for the renewal of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 10 Ruawai Wharf Rd, Ruawai and known as Ruawai Pizza Bar & Grill.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Kaipara District Council offices at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Kaiwaka Service Centre, State Highway One, Kaiwaka.

Administration Manager The Kauri Museum 5 Church Road MATAKOHE 0593 Phone: 09 431 7417 Email: admin@kaurimuseum.com

This is the second publication of this notice.

Apply in writing to:

PAPAROA FARMERS’ MARKETS fortnightly from 30th July 9am–noon. Fish, meat, olive oil, fruit ‘n’ veg, eggs, honey, preserves, baking, plants, icecream.

A meeting of the Bereavement Support Group will be held on Monday 1 Aug 2011

FIXTURES & DRAINLAYING Ask the experts ďŹ rst and see

Plumbing and Heating Centre for sales and installation

0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Dargaville Skatepark Committee

AGM

2 August, 5.15pm at the KAP office (behind Big River FM) Station road, Dargaville INC Kaipara Recreational Facilities

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Northern Wairoa Country Womans Club 64 Victoria Street Above Distinction Jewellers

All Welcome

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nominations are invited for the election of TWO parent representatives to the Board of Trustees.

A nomination form and a copy of this notice will be posted to all eligible voters.

Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school ofďŹ ce.

Nominations close at noon on 19 AUGUST 2011 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

The poll closes at noon on 2 SEPTEMBER 2011.

Lynne Lucich RETURNING OFFICER Dargaville High School Plunket Street, Dargaville P 09 439 7229 E ofďŹ ce@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz

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This is a conďŹ dential, informal group that shares experiences and supports each other.

NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME Enquiries to Gina 09 439 3330 ext 6716

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Fosters Arcade, 40 Victoria St, Dargaville

Kauri Coast Promotions Society (Inc)

‘How do we take of ourselves in times of Grief & Loss?’

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Dargaville Quilters Show

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In the conference room at Community Health, Dargaville Hospital From 10.00am till 12.00pm Josie will be facilitating‌

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant.

The days on which and the hours during which liquor is sold under the licence are Monday-Sunday 11am-1am the following day.

SPOUTING, KITCHEN

FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE educating you.

Kaipara Budgeting Service, 58 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Please Telephone 09 946 5440 (free local call) for an appointment!

ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & repairs • Kitchen/bathroom fitouts • Flooring repairs • Decks • Waterblasting • Windows & latches • Plus much more. 10% discount for senior citizens. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & Servicing. Make sure your chimney is clean for insurance purposes.

Is your chimney/flue/fire box safe for this winter? Have it cleaned, safety checked, repaired.

Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376 Crawford Solutions.

Public Notices

AGM WEST HIGHLAND PIPE BAND. Venue: Tom & Sandy’s, 192 Victoria Street. Time: 1.00pm Sunday August 7th. Members: Please bring a plate. Enquiries: 09 439 6242.

Property Maintenance

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville.

Closing date for applications: 12 August 2011

Public Notices

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Work Wanted BUILDER AVAILABLE Design & build or your plans.

New homes, additions, alterations. Free quotes, quality workmanship. Phone Tony Greenfield 027 477 5340 or 09 431 6964 AH.

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