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Power star spells success u by Paul Campbell

The recruitment and training of apprentices for the electricity sector have produced a local star for Northpower, with Dargaville’s Mystee Opai achieving great success and stepping into the footprints of her father and grandfather before her.

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The 25-year-old has 30 months to go to complete her apprenticeship and embark on a career as a cable jointer, a traditionally male-dominated role very few women in New Zealand have ever tackled. The power company received a significant boost last year when it was granted $1.5 million under the Regional Apprenticeship Initiative to help bring 40 people into the electricity sector by the end of 2022. Mystee was working night shifts in the retail sector when she saw the chance to join the scheme. Determined to carve out a career, she would work nights, sleeping for an hour, then attend an all-day course for the level two NZ certificate. After two hours of sleep, she would be back on the night shift, a routine that continued five days a week for 20 weeks. “In my retail job, it didn’t matter how much work you did; it seemed it was never enough to please people. However, at Northpower, the attitude is completely different. We work as a team, and people appreciate your efforts, so it makes coming to work even more enjoyable. I love coming to work because the people are great,” says Mystee. What makes the 25-year-old’s situation unique in her journey is that her grandfather Toma Ihaka and her father Heta Ihaka trained as cable jointers at Northpower’s Dargaville depot. “It was explained to me when I came here that if you are a team player, you will go all the way, and that’s what I plan to do. I want to learn from my team, learn from

p Top electricity apprentice Mystee Opai leads the way for her peers

my mistakes and keep getting better at what I do,” Mistee says. Her training manager Mackenzie Ashby has no doubt Mystee will succeed. “She is always positive, smiling, happy to talk to people and does not want to be treated differently. In the long-term, one of the things that will get you places in the electricity sector is positivity towards your team.”

When she’s not pursuing her career, Mystee says she spends time helping out in a whānau community kitchen providing meals for those in need but admits to relaxing sometimes. “I play several instruments, especially the guitar. I am enjoying life, and my message to other young people like me is that if you put in the time, you and indeed anybody can achieve your dreams.” ¢

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p Two sausage sizzles in one day swelled the coffers of Ronald McDonald House, the charity that helps keep families together when children are in need of treatment at Auckland’s Starship Hospital. The team at Ray White Jean Johnson Real Estate took to the pavement with sausages and steaks to sizzle, courtesy of Silver Fern Farms, and also whipped up two batches of tasty winter soup. Meanwhile, Saint Joseph’s School also fired up the barbecues to pitch in with their own sizzle. All funds raised will go toward the cause of housing families with children in medical care close to the hospital.

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p A sizeable group of speculative fiction and fantasy fans attended the first of what may become many open nights at Dargaville library last week, taking advantage of a new and more modular plan for the space. A recent refurbishment has led to the ability to host events like the question and answer session with local writer Drew Bryenton, currently in the running for the Sir Julius Vogel Award for best science fiction or fantasy novel. Wine, cheese, snacks and steampunk costumes were the order of the evening, which was organised by library staff and may form the template for future literary events.

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p Dargaville’s Heritage Machinery Club could not have wished for more perfect weather to greet members of the Zephyr car club last weekend. Chrome and polished steel ranked up for a sensational view, as the fans of Ford’s Zephyr and Zodiac range of automobiles enjoyed some Dargaville hospitality, including homemade kumara soup for lunch.

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Long Term Plan voted in Planting for Matariki u by Andy Bryenton

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The Kaipara District Council voted to adopt the Long Term Plan developed during the past 17 months on June 30, sealing what KDC staff have called ‘an auspicious day’ in the council’s term.

Citizens and students have pitched in with planting initiatives across the Kaipara as Matariki dawns, helping native flora to flourish in the region’s parks.

p Mayor Jason Smith and many of the elected councillors took time to personally thank all those who have been involved with or have made submissions on the newly adopted Long Term Plan

The LTP, which covers climate change response, civic buildings renewal, water and wastewater infrastructure and other plans to see the district through until 2031, was debated extensively in council, then sent to independent company Deloitte for auditing. Last week, representatives from that company made their report, and our elected representatives passed the LTP into official policy. “The Long Term Plan is at the core of the work of the council,” said Kaipara Mayor, Dr Jason Smith. “It comes halfway through our term, and it represents the peak of our work. There have been a lot of decisions to be made along the way, and those are the core building blocks of the LTP. “I really believe we are growing a better Kaipara; that’s what this plan is all about.” However, the adoption of the plan was not without points of difference or

controversy. Funding from Waka Kotahi, the central government transport agency, was indicated to not be forthcoming at indicated levels, while the LTP was already semi-complete. Mayor Smith highlighted this, saying that the “central government pulled the rug out from under us at the eleven-and-a-half-hour.” Concerns were also raised by councillor Victoria Del La Varis-Woodcock regarding a potential funding shortfall in the provision to expand the Mangawhai wastewater scheme, which will require additional evaporation field land as it grows. Despite these concerns and many questions raised about the controversial Three Waters central government initiative to homogenise water resources in the north, the LTP was voted into policy, accommodating far-reaching schemes to boost infrastructure and facilitate growth and prosperity into the next decade. ¢

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Students from Dargaville Intermediate School joined forces with the Kaipara District Council to beautify Taharoa Domain at Kai Iwi Lakes, completing a cycle they began with a seed harvesting mission last year. Various native seeds were carefully collected and transported back to the school nursery to p Dargaville Intermediate School students take part in a big propagate. As a school with planting initiative at Taharoa Domain, as native flora gets an established ecological established across the Kaipara for Matariki programme, this was both an educational experience regarding plantings, including many local farmers botany and conservation and a chance and the KDC.” to plant 400 native trees and shrubs This work is part of an ongoing project for the betterment of the domain. of native flora restoration at the lakes. It “It goes back to our vision for the has included a partnership with Te Roroa school; learn from the past, plan for to successfully remove pest plants, a the future and make the most of today,” predator cull to eradicate introduced says Dargaville Intermediate School species, and a massive planting deputy principal Diane Papworth. programme that now totals 12,500 roots “We’re teaching the students to be in the ground placements of native trees. kaitiaki of the Kaipara and good global Meanwhile, a community planting event citizens. This is an aspect of giving back in Mangawhai Community Park was held to our community; the nursery project on June 26 for Matariki, with locals getting goes back to 2010, and we have out to put a dent in the 200,000 native many partners who we work with on seedlings needing planting there. ¢

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New owners for local icon Large numbers apply for community fund u by Andy Bryenton

The iconic Kaiwaka Cheese Shop, known as ‘the last cheese for miles’ store on State Highway One, is under new management after close to two decades.

p Anton and Kristel are taking over the excellent work Keith and Marita have done in establishing the Kaiwaka Cheese Shop as a gourmet destination

Long-term owners Keith and Marita Draper have handed over their enterprise to Kristel and Anton Faber; now, they are looking back at a busy and rewarding tenure. “We were looking for a quiet life and a move to the country, and wondered if this was something that we could take on, given that we didn’t know a word of Dutch and very little about selling cheese,” says Marita. “It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be part of this amazing community for the last few years, but it’s time for some young blood to take charge,” says Keith. As the outgoing owners offer thanks to all their friends and staff, new and old, and loyal customers, a new team is ready to step into their iconic place

beside the highway. Anton is a Kiwi of Dutch descent who has lived in Kaiwaka for most of his life. He’s part of the Kaiwaka fire brigade and also runs a local electrical contracting business. Kristel came to New Zealand as a Dutch tourist. She stopped at the cheese shop and Eutopia Cafe, where she met Anton and never really left. Kristel and Anton invite locals and travellers alike to pop in and try their range of cheeses, treats, organic produce and other delights from around the world. They would like to thank the previous owners for being supportive and giving them the opportunity to carry on a legacy business with an excellent reputation. ¢

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The awards and grants committee of the Kaipara District Council met last week to assess the applications made for the recently announced 2021 Community Grants Fund. A large number of applicants came forward this year, with community-based projects in need of a financial boost to aid completion. Forty-one community grant applications were received for this funding round, spanning groups as varied as community trusts, marae, sporting clubs, community gardens and many others. “This year, it was apparent that the effect of Covid during the last 12 months had significantly affected the viability of many organisations throughout the district,” says chairperson of the grants committee, Peter Wethey. “I think this year’s grants selection process was probably the most difficult in recent years. The committee sympathises with those applicants who were not successful and wishes them well in their endeavours to balance their budgets for the coming year.” The total value of the community grant applications received is $276,152.20, with applications that meet the criteria totalling $258,205.90. These criteria relate to the eligibility of organisations to receive funds from the grants scheme and the types of projects which can be funded. The committee has $100,000 to disburse, meaning that it’s a difficult

p Councillor Peter Wethey

decision for the four members to weigh up ahead of an official announcement later this month. The committee comprises councillors Peter Wethey, Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock, Karen Joyce-Paki and Mark Vincent. This same group also entered into a private session to discuss nominations for the local citizen of the year and the KDC’s prestigious environmental awards, which also received many applications for 2021. These accolades will be announced and awarded later in the year. ¢

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Water debate heats up u by Paul Campbell

Ruawai farmer and Act MP Mark Cameron has introduced a bill to get devolution of freshwater management away from central government to remain in local council control in relevant districts, seeking a major change to the Three Waters discussion. His Resource Management Regional Responsibilities for Certain Agricultural Matters Amendment bill wants freshwater control decided in the regions with their own particular concerns such as waterways and rainfall, rather than decided in Wellington. The bill comes as the government released more details on Three Waters, which would vest drinking water, wastewater and stormwater water into the hands of a few new regional authorities. Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith says that for the people of Kaipara District, 76% of whom are not on reticulated drinking water, the proposals appear to represent new costs and a total p Farmer and ACT MP rural spokesman, Mark Cameron loss of local voice. ”I’m not sure they’ll support this idea. For now, Kaipara There’s a lot of water to go under the District Council has little confidence bridge on this, yet.” in the proposals. We look forward to Mr Cameron says a farmer’s future more information.” looks far more uncertain today ”than Dr Smith added that Kaipara District Covid-19 might bring. SNAs to freshwater has 29 drainage districts supporting regulations, to the ETS and climate more than 15,000 hectares of food- change or EV utilities and uncertainties producing land. around methane emissions. Our collective “The drainage networks are worth angst grows, and where consultation and several hundreds of millions of dollars. conversation would have served better, It’s not clear these assets are included. we now see dictate and directive.” ¢

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A warm welcome to Dargaville u by Andy Bryenton

The Dargaville Community Development Board will host a free, community-focussed meet and greet for new residents in Dargaville on July 15, including an address from mayor Jason Smith. “Each year, we host an opportunity for people new to the area to mix and mingle, meet each other and hear about the services we offer to those engaged in business here,” says DCDB spokesperson Sue Curtis. “We invite the mayor to attend and meet new citizens, and we also like to take this opportunity to discover what motivated people to move to Dargaville and the aspirations they have for a rural community lifestyle.” This year, with many new people arriving in the area, the new residents’

welcome event is set to be bigger than ever. An afternoon tea function is planned to be hosted at the SEED co-working space in Foster’s Arcade, Victoria Street, Dargaville, between 2pm and 4pm. New residents who have come to live there in the past year are warmly invited, as are those who wish to make themselves known to their new neighbours and colleagues in business; many new residents have added their entrepreneurial expertise to the local commercial community.

Dump plan goes to court Papers have now been filed in the Environment Court, paving the way for a case against a hearing commission decision to allow Waste Management to site a dump for Auckland’s rubbish in the Dome Valley. The case led by Fight the Tip and its legal team is backed by almost 1,000 submitters who opposed the tip at public hearings. It includes iwi, regional and local councils, including declared support from the Kaipara District Council. Further details of both the Environment Court action and an ongoing movement seeking an end to rubbish landfills in New Zealand in favour of technology and recycling programmes will be discussed next Saturday, July 10, at a public meeting at the Wellsford Community Centre at 1pm.

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Tree petition gets a hearing u by Paul Campbell

A petition signed by 70 residents seeking the removal of ageing Norfolk pines from the entrance to the Pahi Beach Holiday Park and adjacent council reserve has been put on the agenda for consideration at the next Kaipara District Council meeting. It marks the latest stage in an effort by the governing Pahi Reserve Society and camp bach owners and visitors to get the trees, estimated to be some 150 years old, removed as being a danger to the area. Falling branches have narrowly missed a children's playground and hit caravans terrifying their owners and pedestrians alike. ‘There is a bed and breakfast next to the playground, which is also in danger of falling debris on a windy day, and again deteriorating branches falling into the driveway just missing the house itself,' the petition says. 'The Norfolk pines are not a protected species.' The petition notes that a former resident and an arborist had submitted the trees to the National Tree Register in the past. Reserve committee chair Mike Donald says: “It is only a matter of time before someone is hurt or even killed, with dead branches tumbling to earth. These trees are simply past their use-by date and have to go.” The reserve society has been invited to address the council when the petition is considered at the meeting. Under

p The old trees tower over camp accommodation, a playground and a bed and breakfast

Standing Orders, they may make a fiveminute presentation, although this is optional. Elected members may question matters related to the petition. “Certainly, after years of asking for some action on these trees, we seem to have made some progress,” Mr Donald said. ¢

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Ruawai students honoured u by Andy Bryenton

Ruawai College students who have achieved excellence in the first half of the academic year have been honoured at a special assembly ahead of the forthcoming semester break. The aim is to boost confidence and reward those who have hit the ground running for the year instead of having to wait until the traditional post-exam-season prizegiving that was once the status quo. “At the end of each term, the school recognises the efforts of their students who have achieved merit and excellence in their academic subjects across all year levels,” said educator Tylar p Just some of the Ruawai College achievers lauded at a recent O’Sullivan. mid-year assembly — Sapphire Harris, Cameron Fairbairn, “This time, a grand Konrad Philips, Ezra Scott, Bronson Wrathall and Zach Sterling total of 88 students received certificates for their hard who had displayed the school’s work. Ruawai College is proud of these core values of Respect, Resilience students for striving for excellence and Responsibility. within the classroom.” In all, 22 such students were awarded It’s a large haul of awards for a Kumara certificates, referencing the rural school with a relatively smaller famous local produce of the Ruawai roll than those in larger towns. In region, in honour of their dedication addition to rewarding purely academic to those ideals. School canteen achievement, the special assembly was vouchers were awarded along with the also a forum to give praise to students certificates for an added bonus.

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The Kaihu Valley Rail Trail was designed to be a fun bike ride through scenic countryside. Still, there’s more to the Kaihu and Donnellys Crossing area, as an archaeological research team has uncovered. The 40-kilometre trail is a green-lit project, which will eventually connect Dargaville to the Ancient Kauri Trail, spanning Omapere to Maungaturoto. It’s already slated as one of the 23 great rides in New Zealand before the first wheel turns on the track. As part of the construction, a team of archaeologists has gone ahead of the engineers, delving into the stories surrounding the trail’s course. “The a rc h a e o l o g y p Not just scenic but historic; archaeologists have discovered 100 sites of interest along the Kaihu Valley Rail Trail, making assessment has highlighted it a potential tourist magnet for those interested in heritage 100 sites of interest up the rail corridor, which also includes the The addition of an educational and 15 train stations that originally served historical component to the project is the line,” said Kaipara District Council another facet, which is hoped will attract community engagement adviser and rail tourists to the area. trail liaison Amanda Bennett and the To keep the community updated, rail trail team. a rail trail information evening will be “This history, along with the musket held at the Mamaranui Bowling Club on wars in the early 1800s between Thursday, July 22, from 5pm to 7pm. A Ngāti Whātua and Ngā Puhi, will make second information evening will be held wonderful storybook platforms for cyclists in Dargaville on Thursday, July 29, from and walkers to read as they make their 5pm to 7pm in the conference room at way up or down the valley.” the town hall in Hokianga Road. ¢

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I find myself asking this a lot of late, and I’m not happy with the answers. Why is there such a division in society, and when will we learn that we all bleed red no matter the skin colour? Stereotyping or shaming someone because they look or sound different; why do some feel they have the right to make a comment? Why is that OK in some minds? History is meant to be a teacher. You can't rewrite history, but we can certainly learn from it and make sure we don't repeat it. So why doesn't every political leader look to see what works and build on it? If I have a spiritual belief system that is different to yours, why does that make me wrong? Every generation has some different ideologies, but when all is said and done, we want the same outcomes, so why can't we all work together? Why do some people want more than they need or can afford and believe it's someone else's responsibility to give it to them — or worse, take it for granted? If you break the law, you should get whatever punishment comes with that crime. Why do some think they are above the law? Why do we want to play

the blame game? It’s not my fault I’m like this; it's because of my parents, education, society or the government. When do we take responsibility for our own actions as adults? Why are we being offended by the trivial? Like the title of a book or cartoon character, for example. There are far more offensive things in the world like abuse in all its forms, racism, murder, if we are not very careful, obsession with the trivial will desensitise us to the truly offensive. Why has political correctness taken over? Yes, there are phrases and words that are used in a derogatory way and should be always corrected or not used at all; other times, they are just a word describing something. For example, “look at that beautiful bird” is a very innocent comment. Still, some will say it's objectifying women if they hear it out of context. A lot of these questions have the same answers for me, ignorance, selfishness, self-indulgence, ego or envy. How long before this becomes socially destructive, or has it already done so?

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Circus Kumarani is rolling out not one but four school holiday programmes, making for a busy two weeks ahead.

Vehicle access to the Ripiro Coast is once again in the spotlight as the results of a Kaipara District Council survey reveal issues with reckless driving, poaching and antisocial behaviour, but also overwhelming opposition to a ban on driving on the beach.

Three circus skills themed programmes for children will help fill the winter break with learning and excitement, free of charge. In a new collaboration, the Kumarani team has joined with the Skydome Observers in Dargaville to promote the engaging science of astronomy for the 16-ups. “We’ve been teaching circus arts at Te Kopuru School and Selwyn Park School this year, and plan to engage with Ruawai Primary soon as well,” says circus manager Tania Whetū. “It’s a great continuation of p Run away and join the circus this school holiday break or that community involvement take a closer look at the science of astronomy in Dargaville for young people to come along It will take place twice during the holiday and take part during the holidays.” Kumarani’s free holiday programmes break, on July 15 and July 22. Starting are usually very well attended. So much at 7pm, the Stardome Observers Inc so that Tania asks for attendees to please group will explain the fascinating science visit the Kumarani website early this time involved in exploring the night sky. After an information session, there around and register — places are limited. From July 12 to July 16, the team will be will be a chance to view through a in Te Kopuru, while two separate holiday powerful telescope, should the weather programmes will operate in tandem cooperate — this event is aimed at age between July 19 and July 23, in Dargaville 16 upwards. However, younger children and Ruawai. who are passionate about astronomy are Kumarani’s collaboration with the aero welcome to attend with their families. club-based Skydome Observers is entitled There is a gold coin donation for the Wonders of the Night Sky Workshop. this event. ¢

The survey, commissioned after a notice of motion to review the use of the west coast beach was tabled in November of 2020, revealed that 70% of beachgoers relied on some form of vehicle to access the seacoast. The majority are locals using 4x4 or off-road machines to access the beach at Glinks Gully or Baylys Beach. Nevertheless, 48% of respondents to the survey reported reckless behaviour, speeding and dangerous driving. Respondents p Vehicle access to the Ripiro coast was a major talking point in a recent survey; though some called for a ban a to the survey were anonymous more measured approach and enforcement is likely but covered a spectrum of views on how to proceed. In all, 1,233 people took the time to have “Ripiro Beach is a fantastic beach their say. The council’s staff prepared a and a true icon of the west coast of Northland. To remain that way, we need presentation for this week’s KDC meeting to ban all vehicle operations on the sand on the subject, noting that there are some dunes,” opined one citizen. legislative levers available to the KDC, “There is nothing better than when I such as changes to bylaws and speed am feeling stressed to drive a couple of limits, but that enforcement is a matter for miles down the beach to get away from the police. Further funding was provided people and have a nice walk to clear in the Long Term Plan to investigate and the mind. To be on your own with the develop solutions with the community; sound of the sea is very therapeutic,” for now, a Muriwai-style ban is not in said another, taking the opposing view. the pipeline. ¢

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Ruawai Kindergarten has been awarded a green-gold accreditation from the Enviroschools organisation, the highest accolade in ecological learning available to a Kiwi educational institution.

The commemorative certificate and an official sticker for the Kindergarten’s signage were presented by Northland Regional Council chair Penny Smart. The ceremony involved Ruawai Kindergarten staff, students and teachers from neighbouring Ruawai Primary and Ruawai College, community leaders and supporters from p Staff and students of Ruawai Kindergarten celebrate local businesses. their achievement of green-gold Enviroschools status at a “I am standing here today presentation ceremony last week among a group of very high achievers, and I’m filled with nothing but term sustainability journey. Tamariki admiration for what you have achieved,“ and students of Enviroschools said Ms Smart. partners connect with and explore “I’m heartened that these tamariki the environment, then plan, design are going to go forward with a and take action in their local places in deeper knowledge of how to care for collaboration with their communities. There were thanks all-round from the environment.” Only a small number of schools, educators, dignitaries and community kindergartens and educators have members for the diligence Ruawai attained the green-gold rating, the Kindergarten and its supporters have put third and highest rank handed out by in during their six-year campaign to attain Enviroschools, a nationwide programme green-gold certification and expand their for educators committed to a long- ecological learning capabilities. ¢

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Easter trading is being examined by the Kaipara District Council, with plans to consult with the public on just how strict antitrading rules should be on the religiously significant holiday or if restrictions should apply at all. Since 2016 civic councils have had the option to allow Easter trading in all or part of their jurisdiction, under rules laid down by the Shop Trading Act. From 2017 onward, the KDC has adopted a free choice policy, allowing businesses to open on the holiday should they wish. It has no effect on the national law regarding extra pay for staff who work at Easter. “I think that it’s good for the town that businesses can p Sites like Kai Iwi Lakes are full of tourists every Easter choose to open of their own break; now the Easter trading debate is set to be made free will, at a time when visitors public, with the KDC seeking submissions from mid-July want to enjoy our hospitality and retail opportunities,” says Lorraine seeking the last of the summer weather Davidson of the Dargaville Community by heading north for a four-day break. Now the policy is up for review, Development Board, advocates for prompting discussion in the council local business. Traditionally, Easter is a time when chamber this week and the provision local camping grounds, accommodation for feedback and public opinion sharing, and RV parks are full, with people slated for mid-July to mid-August. ¢

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The NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards, is encouraging local entrepreneurs to enter the innovation category to benchmark their business and get judges’ evaluation whether they win an award or not. Entries close on July 30. Northland Inc team leader, Sophie Wiltshier, says the awards are for aspirations of excellence, ”but it’s not necessarily about excellence right now. I want to encourage Nor thland business owners to think about applying for the Innovate Nor thland aw a r d because it is a fantastic opportunity to benchmark your business and get feedback from the judges about how your business p Northland Inc's Sophie Wiltshier, with Muriel Willem from Career Focus New Zealand is performing. “You can get insights into all of your can share knowledge, experiences and strategic goals, and these are just the learn from each other. things you get for applying — you might The 2021 awards presentation and even win the award. We are looking celebration evening will be held as a forward to seeing all of the innovative black-tie gala evening in Whangārei, on ideas coming out right now.” Friday, October 29 2021, and showcase NorthChamber chief executive Steve local food and wine. An array of Northland Smith says that by being part of the talent will feature during the evening while awards process, businesses entering will offering opportunities for networking grow their capability by default and meet before and after the formalities of like-minded individuals with whom they the event. ¢

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A centennial for Rotary u by Andy Bryenton

The Rotary Club has been in New Zealand for 100 years this month, with members sharing memories of a century of service to their communities.

p Members of Dargaville’s Rotary Club celebrate 100 years of the organisation’s positive influence in New Zealand

In New Zealand, the club began in 1921. There are six Rotary districts in New Zealand, with the top of the north affiliated with several neighbouring Pacific islands, such as New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Far from confusing, local Rotarians say that this is all in the spirit of international friendship their organisation fosters. Next week the club in Dargaville elects a new president to lead them into the second century of community support and giving. Some of their signature projects include student exchanges to foreign countries, assisting with events like the local

field days, raising money for charitable causes and promoting education and health. Started in a small Chicago, USA office in 1905, Rotary got its name from the practice of the founding members meeting at each other's homes and offices in a roundabout fashion to share a meal and talk about ways to help the community. The double meaning, as represented by their logo of an industrial cog-wheel, was also the brainchild of founder Paul Harris. It represents the theory that we are all vital parts within the larger scheme of society and community.

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Our Northland - Tō Tātou Taitokerau Stories and updates on the great work happening around the region to help our environment, economy and people thrive. Brought to you by Northland Regional Council.

Little paws make big impression Kauri dieback education in Te Taitokerau schools just got a whole lot cuter with Oi the dog on the job. After joining Northland Regional Council, biosecurity officer Stella Kake-Schmidt saw an opportunity to bring more kauri dieback education into the classroom, to inspire the next generation to become kaitiaki of these magnificent taonga. “My dog Oi and I had done a fair bit of work in schools before I joined the regional council, particularly around kiwi and dogs, so I felt like we could develop something similar around kauri dieback,” says Stella. The council works with schools and early education providers across the region through the Enviroschools Programme, and kauri dieback education is a natural fit with the programme's living landscapes theme area, says Education Manager Susan Karels. “The Enviroschools kaupapa is all about learning and Te Hauata Rapama, 10 and Jade Oxley, 11, hold up the mat Stella and Oi the dog (right) use to taking action to care for our world, and Stella and illustrate how even little paws can spread infected soil Oi’s workshop is an exciting extension of the mahi dieback pathogen works and what we can all with dirty shoes, and we need to have the same council’s kauri dieback team has previously carried do to protect the kauri in our forests. respect and care for our ngahere," says Stella. out with schools.” “Scrub, check, spray so you arrive clean and leave Since May, Stella and Oi have visited 19 schools with “It’s about trying to activate that kaitikitanga that everyone has inside them, getting students clean when you’re in Northland’s kauri forests.” the kauri dieback education programme, reaching thinking about their own connection with these around 775 students. Enviroschools facilitators have helped link the kauri incredible trees and how our actions impact dieback workshops into the school curriculum through Kauri dieback is a deadly, fungus-like disease them,” says Stella. learning areas like the nature of science, the living that can kill kauri trees of any age. Spores in the soil Oi makes his appearance to illustrate how world, place and environment, and continuity and infect kauri roots and damage the tissues even little paws like his can spread around infected change. that carry nutrients within the tree. With no soil – a pinhead size of soil is enough to spread known cure, preventing the spread of infected “Having that integration into the curriculum helps the disease. soil is critical to the future of our kauri. ensure the learning around kauri dieback is “We talk with the tamariki about thinking of a forest embedded and continues to grow long after During Stella and Oi’s two-hour interactive workshop like a house – you wouldn’t go into someone’s house Oi and I have visited.” students learn about kauri trees, how the kauri

Environmental champions celebrated More than 200 people turned out to celebrate this year’s Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards. Held in late May, the event recognises kaitiakitanga in action in Te Taitokerau.

In late June, Whangārei was visited by 15 seafaring scientists on board the S/V Manawanui. The crew were on a 14-day expedition between Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Ōpua to look at the impact of microplastic pollution on our marine environment and the ecosystem-based industries they support.

The 47 entries highlighted the commitment and remarkable actions of so many people across Northland to help our environment thrive. Experiencing Marine Reserves – Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust took out top honours on the night. Congratulations to all the entrants for your inspiring work! www.nrc.govt.nz/environmentalawards

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The expedition, organised by non-profit Blue Cradle and several research institutions, included a stop at Marsden Cove for an educational workshop organised with council. Around 100 students boarded the vessel to learn about microplastics impact on our ocean.

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Growing great local science

Lots of learning by the lake

Removing grass carp from Lake Swan – Rachel Drysdale (left) with Northland Regional Council environmental monitoring officer Scott Lyon. Searching for rare frogs using e-DNA, shorebird surveys, and removing grass carp from a Far North dune lake are just some of the experiences Whangarei Girls’ High School science teacher Rachel Drysdale has had as she’s delved into the world of regional council science. Rachel has spent the last six months with Northland Regional Council’s biodiversity team, as part of the prestigious Science Teaching and Leadership Programme through the Royal Society Te Apārangi. “Our head of science, Suzie Scourfield, and I embarked on this programme to ensure our science curriculum is anchored back to our place and community – Northland has a unique environment with many taonga,” says Rachel. “We want to empower our students to be scientifically literate in an ever-changing world and to be curious and engaged with what’s around them. We also want to ensure our curriculum gives mana ōrite to Mātauranga Māori.” Rachel’s placement at council has seen her spend time with many different people and projects, getting involved in shorebird surveys, estuarine species surveys, kauri dieback sampling, dune protection, freshwater pest fish control, wetland monitoring, community and school education events and more.

“No two days have been the same, and everyone has been so welcoming and inclusive in allowing me to be part of their field work.”

Over 120 students explored rare ecosystems at recent Enviroschools dune lakes days at Lake Humuhumu, Poutō and Black Lake, Kai Iwi.

Building community connections has been an incredibly valuable part of the experience says Rachel.

Students from Poutō, Te Kopuru, Dargaville Intermediate, One Global, and Aranga schools got up close and personal with eels, investigated water quality, identified native and invasive freshwater fish species, and dug out the shovels to learn about the importance of riparian planting. A whopping 630 kānuka were planted at Humuhumu alone.

“As well as looking at the key skills scientists use in real-world contexts, it’s about seeing where our girls can take ownership of projects and contribute to their local environment in really meaningful ways through citizen science.” As part of council’s Enviroschools programme, Whangarei Girls’ High School already had a strong relationship with council, which has been strengthened by the new connections Rachel has made across the organisation.

A massive thank you to all the students and teachers that make our dune lakes days so successful!

Rachel will head back into the classroom next term, though the Science Teaching and Leadership Programme continues for a further 12 months. “That’s when the rubber hits the road – we take all of these incredible learnings and look at how we can apply that to our curriculum, grow scientific literacy with our students and inspire great science in our kura and our community.”

Planting season has begun for CoastCare groups around the region who are working hard to protect and restore our precious sand dunes around Te Taitokerau.

Weed workshops a winner Our free annual workshops offering Northlanders tips on how to tackle some of the worst weeds threatening our region have proven popular once again. Nearly 100 people came along to hear from pest plant experts at the winter workshops last week in Dargaville, Kerikeri, Coopers Beach and Whangārei. If you missed out, check out our pest control hub for advice! www.nrc.govt.nz/pestcontrolhub

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Not only are these dunes home to precious native plants and creatures, they help protect against coastal hazards and erosion. Blake Hassell, Iripareraukura Te one of of our eight Tai, one our eight scholarship winners scholarship winners 2021. forfor 2021.

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In an event that gives a new meaning to the old saying ‘making things shipshape’, the trading ship Wai-iti was famously capsized 114 years ago but restored to an even keel with a bit of Kaipara ingenuity. The barque sailed into Dargaville in the summer of 1907 and was set to catch the tide down the Northern Wairoa on January 28. Departing from the wharf outside the Commercial Hotel, it’s little surprise that a local legend has grown up over the years to suggest that the crew were partaking of a last drink and missed the tide. However, it was a more prosaic error of seamanship that brought the Wai-iti to disaster. The tides on this stretch of the river wax high and wane low, as evidenced by the height of the old wharves that still stand amid the mud and reeds. The wind can also rise suddenly and add its own perils. The winds and waves proved fickle that day, and on trying to manoeuvre away, the vessel became stuck fast, then rolled. A court of enquiry later found that the captain had made ‘an error of judgment’; in that he should have

employed a tugboat to navigate away from the wharf. While the final fine for this lapse of common sense was the sum of £9, a stiff penalty in those times, the real price to pay was the righting of the Wai-iti itself. For 67 days, the barque rose and fell with the tides, hopelessly stuck on one side. A plan was hatched to use local equipment and skills to right the ship, and this is where the legendary part of the tale is told. The professionals in Dargaville at the time when it came to moving heavy loads were the bullock teams, those hard men and big beasts of the kauri logging camps. Used to moving the biggest timber in the world, they set about arranging a system of ropes and levers to right the Wai-iti. Photos of the time show giant A-frames of the kind used to move whole kauri logs set up on the waterfront.

Light plane tips on landing A weekend aircraft accident has left two people in hospital after a light RV plane tipped over on landing at the Dargaville aerodrome. The accident was promptly reported to police as a plane crash, with St John ambulance staff rushing the two injured parties to Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals, respectively. Police and fire brigade staff were stood down when it was apparent that there was no further risk to people or property.

p The Commercial Hotel in River Road still stands today, though the view from the front windows is less dramatic than on this day in 1907

There was only one obstacle; the hotel itself. Tales from 1907 say that the taproom and kitchens were cleared as thick ropes and chains were run right

through the building, giving the leverage to save the ship. Photos do indeed show some of the cables used disappearing into the Commercial’s windows. ¢

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Last week Kaipara District Council endorsed a future-focused Long Term Plan (LTP) which aims to respond to a growing population while caring for the environment and keeping rates increases low. The LTP has a focus on providing infrastructure and facilities for a growing community, responding to climate change and considering the impact of the Governments Three Water Infrastructure Review. Elected Members received and deliberated on 246 formal submissions before making amendments to the plan which sees rates increase on average for the first year at 5.1 percent, depending on property values and what services you’re connected to. You can see your draft rates for next year via www.kaipara.govt.nz/calculator.

Hats off to our excellent award-winning contractors Robinson Asphalts! Their work on our Baylys Beach walkway was recognised at a recent Civil Construction Northland awards dinner, where they won the $100 – $500k Construction Award project category. The beautiful timber walkway was completed in December, took approximately 12 weeks to complete and runs 140 metres in length. Robinson Asphalt worked closely with the Council team to construct a boardwalk that can withstand the harsh environment of Baylys Beach, allowing for sand movement and incorporating environmental care such as restorative native planting. A huge congratulations to the Robinson Asphalt team.

A full list of all the Long Term Plan projects can be found via www.kaipara.govt.nz/ltp

Learn more about the Kaihu Valley Trail Kaihu Valley/Mamaranui A KVT information evening will be held at Mamaranui Bowling Club on Thursday 22 July from 5.00 to 7.00pm. Dargaville A second KVT information evening will be held in Dargaville on Thursday 29th July from 5.00pm to 7.00pm at the Town Hall Conference Room. Existing and prospective business owners in the area or along the Trail, trail landowners, and anyone else in the community who would like to know more about KVT are all welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! For the latest KVT update go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/news

Ripiro Beach conversations to continue A survey of Ripiro Beach users to understand their concerns relating to beach use received over 1700 responses. Although many responses were from locals, they came from as far away as the UK from people who had visited and enjoyed the beach.

New stormwater line along Jervois Street A new stormwater network was recently installed between 18 – 40 Jervois Street, Dargaville. The old culvert had become clogged with tree roots, so our team and contractors built and laid down 115m of new culvert around the blocked line. By connecting a new pipe and leaving the blocked line in place the team minimises damage done to the existing trees and roots as well as avoiding future root intrusion. The project took a week and a half to complete and cost an estimated $33,000.

The survey highlighted the importance of the beach to users and provided an initial view of issues. Key concerns raised were around reckless behaviour or speeding and dangerous driving. Other issues included illegal rubbish dumping or environmental waste and beach etiquette such as people fishing from the high tide mark at low tide. Now the conversation has been started the Council is keen to continue it, working with iwi and other agencies and communities to find better solutions for managing the beach. Acknowledging the level of interest and concern expressed by the community, the Council has set aside $50,000 for each of the next two years to contribute to developing solutions.

New Fees and charges to start July 2021 The new charges for specific services in the Fees and Charges document take effect from Thursday 01 July 2021, through to 30 June 2022. The costs are for services applied only. See the full list of Fees & Charges via www.kaipara.govt.nz/fees

New extended Library hours Open Thursday evenings to 6pm (trial basis)

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Groundswell of opinion against over-regulation u by Andy Bryenton

Extra fees on utes to help pay for electric vehicles may be the proverbial ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’, according to members of Groundswell NZ. ”We’re being penalised for living in a rural area or for having a practical work vehicle,” says Groundswell NZ’s spokesperson Bryce McKenzie. The group is a pro-rural grassroots movement that began in the South Island but is expanding into the north, on the back of rising resentment regarding over-regulation in the farming sector. McKenzie cites other regulatory strikes for farmers too. These include freshwater regulations and the well-publicised mapping debacle wrapped up in their roll-out, winter grazing rules, which have been backtracked due to unworkability, and the recent Significant Natural Areas controversy. Groundswell’s spokesperson on the subject claims to have been fighting the process since the late 1990s when the concept of SNAs was first floated. “We were some of the first landowners through the SNA process,” says Jamie McFadden, a former livestock farmer and environmental recovery specialist. “We’ve been battling SNAs for 27 years. Initially, they tried to take 120 hectares of our land; we thought we’d compromise and offer 20 hectares of our best native bush.” Ironically, Mr McFadden’s parents had refused government subsidies to clear this forest in earlier decades.

“We took our case to the Environment Court and won. One of the things we learned about the SNA process was that as soon as you let surveyors on your land, that information becomes public. They used this information against us in the environment court and tried to secure as much land as they could. Landowners are just unaware of the full implications of these SNAs.” Groundswell is organising protests nationwide in rural towns on July 16. Called, A Howl of Protest, it encourages farmers and tradespeople who are also targeted by anti-ute surcharges to come together and send a message to the government. One will p Tractors will take to the streets alongside tradespeople’s utes as Groundswell NZ protests regulations, which it says be held in Dargaville, at are hurting the farming sector 11am, leaving fromPioneer Rugby Park. national field days in Hamilton, ACT leader Zealanders, but SNAs undermine private Meanwhile, The ACT party has revealed David Seymour said that Environment property rights and the conservation an alternative; a $10 million plan to Minister James Shaw’s ‘pause button’ efforts of the people who care preserve truly significant natural features approach is not enough. "Protecting most about the environment,” under a scheme similar to the existing biodiversity is a goal shared by all New said Seymour. ¢ Queen Elizabeth II Trust. Speaking at the

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57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps – Mondays 6.pm-8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13-18 years. Phone Gordon 021 262 0547. Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert – 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. Alcoholics Anonymous – Dargaville AA meetings held at the Lighthouse Church, Corner of Normanby & Parore Streets. Use Parore Street 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 021 153 5674. Art classes – Tuesdays 7-9pm. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255. Baylys & Beyond Gardeners – All welcome. Second Monday of each month. Garden ramble. Shared lunch, trading table. Phone 021 0854 2003. Blokart Sailing – Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information. Open 7 days a week. Dargaville Contract Bridge Club – Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm. At the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439. Dargaville Embroidery Group – 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm. Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656. Dargaville Floral Art Club – Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Lighthouse Church,Corner of Normanby &Parore Street, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413. Dargaville Girls Brigade – For girls 5–15 yrs. Thursdays after school 3.30-5pm, held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7507. Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club – Meets third Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite the old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800. Next meet September. Dargaville Quilters – Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville (Greenways Trust Centre) New members welcome. Phone 09 439 1598. Dargaville Scout Group – For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889 Dargaville Women’s Club – Meets the third Thursday of every month, 10am at the tea kiosk in memorial park. Phone Marilyn 439 6648. Drop-in Centre – Tuesdays 10am–Noon at the Town Hall — foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All are welcome! $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776. Northern Wairoa Genealogy – Learn how to trace your family history, DNA, Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays at 12.30-2pm. Members meeting 4th Sunday at 2pm Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club – Meet at the

Boating Club 5pm Monday and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training. Justice of the Peace Signing Desk – Justices of the Peace will be available every Thursday from Noon-1pm at the Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street. Kaihu Valley Music Club – Every third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827. Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra – Wednesdays 6–7pm. New members are welcome - either experts or beginners. At Greenways center. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details. Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers are welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam – Wednesdays 5.30pm-7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow Street, through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Mainly Music – Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Make a Friend Playgroup – 0–5 years, Thursdays 9.30am–11.30am. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Gloria 022 104 0076. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club – 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, Onslow Street. 1pm– 4pm. Enquiries phone Bruce 09 439 5513. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Association – Starts at 7.00pm. Mondays Anglican Parish Hall, Tuesdays Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays Dalmation Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 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

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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 10am12pm, 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, M a n g aw h a i Domain.

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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 25th June 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 $5 per stall contact Liz phone 020 4021 1114. Kaihu Hall Market – Saturday 10th July 10am to 12.30pm. Donations of goods to fund raise for the hall

kindly received. Stalls available, bookings essential phone Robyn 027 439 0757.

June

Night Market and Burger Night – Northern Wairoa Boating Club from 5pm Friday 25th June Kaipara Cycling – Night ride meet at Lake Waikere 6pm 25th June bring shared BBQ contact Sadie at Time To for more details.

July

Community/Senior lunch – St John Hall, Maungaturoto – morning tea Wednesday July 7th 10.30 with lunch at 12. Community/Senior lunch – Mangawhai Community Hall, Thursday July 8th at noon. Car Seat & Injury Prevention Service – Tuesday 13 July, 10am–noon. 29 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville Bring your car along, get your car seat checked and/ or installed by our Child Restraint Technician. No appointment needed. Text or call 027 209 6146 for any further information. Te Kopuru Coronation Hall School Holiday Children’s Movies – Tuesday 13 July at 10:30am. Free shopping trip to Whangarei – Tuesday 13 July, minibus leaves 9.30am from retirement village Maungaturoto. Te Kopuru Coronation Hall School Holiday Children’s Movies – Tuesday 20 July at 10:30am. Chocolate Bingo – Anglican Church Footprints Room. Wednesday July 21st, 10am–12pm. Volunteering Northland at the SEED Co-Working Office – Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville 9am to 3pm Matariki final event – Riverside Gardens and in front of the Northern Wairoa Boating Club Saturday July 24th, 5pm–8pm. Free shopping trip to Whangarei – Wednesday July 28th, minibus leaves 9.30am from retirement village Maungaturoto.

August

Dargaville Business Network – Next Meeting 10th August. Contact Sue on 027 241 6380 Dargaville Tourism Network – Next Meeting 16th Sep Contact Lorraine on 027 525 822 Matariki Festival Light Up Your House and Garden Competition for the month of July. Entry conditions and registration forms at www.dargavillenz.com/upco ming/matariki-festival-2021 Matariki Festival – Artist Illumination Installations register your Expression of Interest at https://www. dargavillenz.com/upcoming/matariki-festival-2021. New Residents’ Welcome Event – at the SEED CoWorking Office, Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville - Afternoon tea provided. Contact Lorraine on 027 525 822 or lorrained@dcdb.nz Calling all lights and LED artists – Come and share your light-based art with the Kaipara community. As part of this year’s upcoming Matariki Celebrations and Festival of Lights, we’re asking artists to create light installations to illuminate the walkway through the Dargaville Riverside Gardens on the 24th of July. Register your artwork online at http://bitly.ws/ejK4

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Kaipara Service Directory

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After School Care and Holiday Programme for 5-13 year olds

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd 24 Hours — 09 439 8016 Locally owned and operated The Point of Difference

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

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

New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating

Visit Dargaville – We Dare You www.dargavillenz.com Fosters Arcade Shop 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville Hours: Monday–Friday 9am-5pm

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

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Replacement or repair of stonechip windscreens

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

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

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

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 13 July 2021 edition is Monday 12 July 2021

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

ONE CAR space and one container available call Rick 09 439 6037 or 027 207 2932.

AWESOME ADMINISTRATOR in Dargaville wants to return to work where my qualifications in health & safety and emergency planning together with experience in legal, accounting and fire security will be utilised. Transferable skills include dazzling data entry together with a wealth of knowledge in project administration, office management and customer service. My computer skills include advanced user in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, PageMaker and Pronto. I consider myself a team player with a flexible attitude and high levels of motivation and a desire to succeed. I’m a NZ citizen, have a reliable car and available for an immediate start if needed. Please contact Joss on 027 366 2078.

CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine - Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.

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

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.

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.

Contact Paul & Michelle 027 271 2022 • 09 439 5073

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. HAY FOR sale. Round bales $75 per bale. Phone 027 498 6813.

For Rent 3 BEDROOM sunshine house with garage, for rent, on Trounson Park Road. $260 per week. No pets/smokers. Phone 09 439 1055.

Wanted To Buy BUYING NOW Colostrum/Penicillin milk. Phone 027 433 7326. SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.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.

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GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

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

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

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Tree Services

Any job big or small. We do them ALL

KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local. TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance. VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 021 81111

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

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

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

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1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

Tip Truck & Trailer Driver

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Murray Lynch 021 966 501 Noel Baker 027 455 5828 Don McKenzie 021 754 174 Grant Harrison 027 210 1479

Phone 027 597 0571

Please email current CV to office@harrisoncontracting.co.nz or call us on 09 439 4788

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

Entries now being taken

Energetic staff required to work with a house moving company. Must have a car licence and experience with tools as some carpentry work is involved. Must be prepared to work away at times, expenses paid.

All applicants to pass a pre-employment drug test. Own reliable transport to our Dargaville depot. Current references preferable.

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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

Long Term Reliever Year 7 & 8 Junior Science Part-Time Fixed-Term 0.6 FTTE Ruawai College in the beautiful Kaipara region is looking to employ a fixed term, part-time, long term reliever for Term 3 & 4, 2021. The applicant we seek should be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to quality teaching and learning. You will be teaching Year 7 & 8 Junior Science. Start date Term 3, 2021. Applications close Thursday 8 July 2021, 9am. Please email Hazel Hornell, Principal’s PA: pa@ruawaicollege.school.nz 09 439 2216

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 13 July 2021 edition is Monday 12 July 2021

Public Notices 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. 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. BAYLYS & BEYOND Gardeners meet at a garden. All Welcome. Second Monday of each month. Garden ramble, Shared Lunch, Trading Table. Next meet July 13th, phone 021 0854 2003 for info. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

Public Notices LINKING HANDS INC.

Public Notices

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DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL OPEN EVENING

Saturday 24th August 2021

11.30am at the St John Hall, Maungaturoto Nominations are invited to be lodged. Forms will be available from Linking Hands Head Office, 131 Hurndall Street, from the end of June

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED, of Dargaville., has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of its off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 127-129 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as Countdown Dargaville. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is supermarket.

MOBILITY PARKING permit application forms available from Citizens Advice Bureau 37 Hokianga Rd, Town hall Building.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7.00am – 9.00pm for consumption off the premises.

TWO BIG problems are climate change and cancer. A good idea is to grow healthy food in charcoal enriched soil. Lance Bullock.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

DONNELLYS CROSSING COMMUNITY GROUP (DCCG) Will be holding our AGM on July 21, 2020 at Len's Place, Starting at 7pm

PUBLIC NOTICE

Election of Trustees Arapaoa 1 Block Waihaua Marae, Arapaoa Sunday 18 July 2021 at 10.00am

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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.

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. Visitors will have the opportunity to view classrooms, talk to teachers and experience what Dargaville High School can add to your child’s education. Please meet in the School Reception for your guided tour. office@darghigh.school.nz 09 439 7229 www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Tracey Marie Hill of Baylys Beach, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 1 Sea View Road Baylys Beach known as Sharkys Takeaways. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant.

Public notice

New Residents Welcome Event

(Section 100 an 127(2), Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

If you are new to Dargaville, come along to our Welcome Event for New Residents and Business Owners

Thursday 15th July 2021 2pm to 4pm SEED Co-working Office Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria St, Dargaville Afternoon Tea Provided

For further information contact Lorraine on 09 439 0464 or 027 525 822 or email lorrained@dcdb.nz RSVP essential for catering purposes

Northern Wairoa Golf Club Incorporate of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of the renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 819 Baylys Coast Road, RD7, Dargaville known as Northern Wairoa Golf Club. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Golf Club. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Sunday to Friday 10:30am to 10pm (11pm daylight savings). Saturday 10.30am to 1am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the only publication of this notice.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 1am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 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 issue 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.

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This is the first publication of this notice.

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A variety programme for everyone! Includes songs from well known musicals. A quartet performance, a humorous skit and vocal solos by Jone Yelcich and Margot Christie-Linnell. Dargaville Museum Function Centre Saturday 7th August 2021 at 1.30pm Tickets $20 at the Museum - includes afternoon tea Children 12 years and under free Door sales available - Phone 09 439 7555 PROCEEDS TO THE DARGAVILLE MUSEUM

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WESTERN SHARKS/KAIHU PREMIER RESERVES VS MID NORTHERN Saturday, July 10 12:00pm Kick Off @ Mid Northern

WESTERN SHARKS PREMIERS VS KAMO

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