Kaipara Lifestyler, June 11th 2024

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Dargaville’s new dentist

u by Andy Bryenton

After a long wait, dental services have returned to Dargaville, thanks to the efforts of Julie and Rodney Cotton and the expertise of experienced dentist Chris Leishman.

Mayor Craig Jepson was on-site for the opening of the Hokianga Road clinic last week. He was full of praise for the community-minded initiative shown by the Cottons, who purchased the then-empty dental surgery with the determination to bring vital services back to west Kaipara. Alongside the new dental practice, the chambers are now also home to a qualified podiatrist.

“It’s a win for Dargaville and an indication of new growth, brought about by the can-do attitude of local people,” Mr Jepson said.

The journey from an empty practice to this point of celebration has taken 11 months. Poutō-based farmers Rodney and Julie Cotton said they have been inspired and sustained by “incredible support” from their fellow citizens. They call the fruition of the Kaipara Dental Clinic

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project “a tiny love letter to regional New Zealand” and the fulfilment of a dream.

The search for a new dentist for Dargaville found its perfect candidate in Chris Leishman, who trained at Otago’s prestigious School of Dentistry. He’s worked in Auckland and London, establishing a respected 20-year career. He says he’s very excited about the move to Dargaville and immersing himself within the community and the west Kaipara lifestyle.

Initially, the Hokianga Road premises will be open Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am until 4pm, allowing residents a chance to take care of their smiles

without leaving town. That will be especially valuable for elderly residents who do not drive and those with busy work and educational schedules, the Cottons said. ¢

honour ‘for all ceramic art’

“I’m very honoured and it is also a bit of a buzz for the mosaic movement across New Zealand” is the reaction from Matakohe-based artist Pat George when she received her King’s Service Medal commendation in the King’s Birthday Honours List for services to mosaic art and the community.

“In fact, it was a bit of a shock when I learned of the award and, yes, I am very honoured to have received this KSM as it is recognition to encourage all the mosaic artists out there.”

From her home in Matakohe, Pat has shared her knowledge of mosaic techniques through teaching

for many years, including five years mentoring intellectually disabled clients at Kaurilands Skills Centre in Tokatoka.

“I became hooked on mosaics when I came across the art form in the early 80s on Waiheke Island, and I helped to mosaic the local kindergarten garden entrance.”

More famously, she has received major commissions, including Hundertwasser Park Centre in Kawakawa and the entrance to Whangārei Hospital’s maternity unit, commissioned by Northland District Health Board. Other delights have been The Landing in Paparoa, a public picnic

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p Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson officiates at the opening of a major amenity for Dargaville: a new dental clinic

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table, commissioned by Progressive Paparoa Inc and, at Tokatoka, a public picnic table, commissioned by Kaipara District Council.

“My latest commission is 45 pavers for the village green in Paparoa. Add to that a large number of exhibitions in the past, and it has been a very busy time,” says Pat.

She has also taught her art throughout England, where she was a tutor for four years teaching ceramics. “Mosaic art has always challenged and inspired me to develop the art form in exciting new ways, and I’m always looking for different materials to incorporate into my pieces, often creating three dimensional complex designs.”

Her panels feature many different elements, including fine bone china, stained glass, vitreous glass tiles, tempered glass, mirror tiles, ceramic tiles, glass nuggets, stone pebbles, flax, pāua,

shells, driftwood, bull kelp and often whatever the sea leaves her to find on her local beaches.

Today aspiring exponents of the art can book private classes at Foxhanger Studio where Pat shares her knowledge through weekly classes, weekend workshops and occasionally hosting international mosaic artist’s workshops, at her Moewaka Villa home in Matakohe. ¢

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p Pat and Steve George with the mosaic at Whangārei Hospital

Former CEO’s deal comes due

u by Andy Bryenton

At May’s meeting of the Kaipara District Council, Mangawhai Domain Society chairperson Mike McGarry addressed elected members about an unpaid bill dating from the tenure of former CEO Jack McKerchar.

“This is a plea to the historical responsibilities of the KDC,” said Mr McGarry. He broached the subject of an unpaid bill for amenities provided to Rose Madsen Cottage, a landlocked building requiring access and utilities to be provided by the adjoining Mangawhai Domain on Moir Street.

During Mr McKerchar’s tenure as CEO of KDC, he reached an agreement with the Domain Society in which the KDC would pay $4,000 each year for these services. This sum was reportedly not paid from 2013 until 2023. Mr McGarry accepted that the deal with the former CEO may have been forgotten, as McKerchar’s tenure was immediately followed by the installation of commissioners. However, he was firm in his assertion that the bill was due.

hope that some of this money could go toward the $200,000 needed to build a new playground.”

Proposal would slash roading assistance

u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara District Council has heard details of a proposal by the New Zealand Transport Agency to reduce the amount of financial aid available when disaster strikes the roading network.

Two big changes are proposed as part of costsaving measures. The first involves the amount of additional funding which would come to the council to perform postdisaster repairs. Normal roading costs are split between the KDC and the NZTA, with the NZTA paying 62%. If roadworks qualify as ‘emergency works’, the NZTA pays an additional 20%. It is proposed to drop by half to a 10% top-up for emergency repairs.

Councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins enquired what the sum might be spent on.

“The money would go toward paying our bills,” said Mr McGarry. “We also have an older children’s playground. It’s our

The Mangawhai Domain supports several sports teams and local clubs, and is operated by a registered charity staffed by volunteers. The organisation also provides vital services to Mangawhai-based Te Whai Trust. Mayor Craig Jepson accepted Mr McGarry’s presentation and assured him that the matter would be considered by the council. ¢

The second change is more nebulous, and involves the severity of storms and floods. Currently, one of the criteria to determine if an emergency attracts extra funding is whether it was at least a one-in-ten-year event. Under the proposal, this is pushed out to a one-in-twenty-year event.

“Surely it shouldn’t matter if it’s a one-in-ten or a one-in-twenty, it should be effects assessed,” said mayor Craig Jepson. The example was given of the wild weather which marked

early 2023, including Cyclone Gabrielle. Under the current regime of funding, it was calculated that the KDC would pay $4 million toward repairs. Under the new regime, this would balloon to $6.6 million of ratepayers’ money.

“We’re just getting our systems back in order. If we were to be hit again, before we recovered, then we would be that much more vulnerable,” said councillor Mark Vincent.

Many around the table expressed cynicism about the consultation process, with comments from elected members that the outcome of this proposal may be predetermined. ¢

p Mangawhai Domain Society chair Mike McGarry questioned payment of an annual bill for $4,000, part of a deal struck by former council CEO Jack McKerchar

p Proposed changes to how the government helps to fund emergency road repairs have been critically received by councillors

Farm succession planning — take a step back and look forward

u by WRMK Lawyers

It’s little wonder that farm succession planning is in the ‘too-hard basket’ for many farmers, with relatively high rural property prices making it very difficult for the next generation of farmers to buy out other family members at market value.

Because of this, planning for the continuation of a farm takes forward thinking, and no single model will suit all farms or all families.

The first step in creating a successful farm succession plan is determining what ‘success’ will look like. This will be different for different families, but more problematically will vary between family members who have an interest in the same succession plan.

Will Dad ever want to hand over the reins? Will Mum want a nice house in town? Can Dad and Jr work together?

What does Jr’s wife (or husband) think?

However, there are many common themes. For example:

• continuity of the family business for the benefit of succeeding generations

• good retirement income for the retiring generation

• keeping debt in the next generation at a level that allows them to make a profit, and

• fairness between the children in the next generation.

To achieve all of these things it’s necessary to begin with a healthy farming business, with strong profits and a good growth strategy. Some farming businesses can’t, in their current form, provide the income necessary to sustain more than one family unit, or in the alternative, service the debt necessary for one child to buy out the parents. In some cases, selling the farm will be the most sensible option.

However, an assessment of whether to end a family farming enterprise is rarely a simple business decision — and where there’s a will there’s often a way.

There are many useful tools that families can draw on when asset planning, such as using equity in the family farm to enable children to work their way up in the farming industry; releasing capital by selling farm assets that aren’t required or employing graduated takeover

strategies that provide a pathway to ownership of the farm for the next generation. These are just a few examples; your lawyer can talk you through many other ways that both incoming and outgoing generations can be supported.

Regardless of the direction the farm will be taking, transparency in the succession planning process is important to ensure perceived fairness and prevent acrimony within the family. Communication and independent valuations are key elements of this. It’s worth bearing in mind there are always important taxation issues to consider when you’re working on a succession plan too.

Farm succession planning requires a holistic assessment of the farming business and the strengths, weaknesses and wants of everyone involved. This type of close analysis can create opportunities that enhance your business now. A meeting with your accountant and your lawyer is usually a good place to start. ¢

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u by Amy Fifita

Sport for rural areas Public voice heard on targeted rates

Students from Paparoa, Tinopai and Matakohe schools had a fun day out participating in the inaugural Football Festival in Tinopai.

“I was approached by Paparoa School principal Karyn Taylor to assist them in offering a Football Festival for the three schools,” said Sport Northland school connector Leesa Andrewes.

“Supporting these schools through the Healthy Active Learning initiative and offering the festival was rewarding and ensured tamariki didn’t miss out.”

Tinopai School hosted the festival on its grounds, making it a more central venue for the participating schools.

“It was the first time we had got together for football, but we try to get together for various sporting or cultural events,” said teacher Julie Harper.

Northland Regional Football Far North area manager James Coleman assisted in organising the event, and three NRF

staff attended to support the day. Students played in mixed-age teams with 15-minute rotations.

“It was purely for fun with no goalies or scorekeeping, and all the students had a fabulous time. It was a positive experience, and several students who had not participated in a team game before engaged with enthusiasm.”

Mr Coleman said he would love to return to Kaipara to run football skill sessions with the three schools.

“It was awesome for us to come down and spend time at Tinopai School, and meet the tamariki from Paparoa and Matakohe schools. It was a shame that the day finished early due to weather conditions,” said James. ¢

u by Andy Bryenton

Targeted rates were a major issue in the Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan consultations, with hundreds of submissions addressing their use; here’s how the public voted.

The first proposed targeted rate was suggested for the provision of parks and libraries. It would have added approximately $400 to the total rates bill of urban Kaipara households. Oppositional submissions from residents came to 73.1%. However, council staff also took into account feedback that rural properties should not pay as much for facilities they are located far away from. Their recommended proposal for this targeted rate is to split the difference, rendering a reduced targeted rate of approximately $270 for each rateable property.

in submissions. The rate, recommended to be set at $9.78 annually, received a 49% level of approval and 49% disapproval but became council staff’s recommended option nonetheless.

The second targeted rate was proposed to support the Mangawhai Museum, with residents in that area paying $20 each year towards its operations. Feedback revealed a slim majority in support of this rate, with 54.3% in favour of it, though it was not passed by a vote of the council.

A similar, localised, targeted rate for Sportsville in Dargaville ran to a deadlock

A targeted rate designed to pay for roading maintenance by levying forestry owners received widespread support. The proposal would see the forestry roading rate calculated by the amount of land planted in timber, not by the land’s value.

A total of 48% of respondents agreed with this methodology, as opposed to 22.7% wanting to keep the status quo.

The recommended course is a change to rating by hectare of forestry. ¢

p Students from Paparoa, Tinopai and Matakohe schools enjoyed the Football Festival — a first for the area

p The targeted rate for Dargaville’s Sportsville (pictured) resulted in a tie, with residents equally supporting and opposing the proposition

Thanking valued people

u by Ann van Engelen

As an acknowledgement of her dedication to community, Mangawhai Artist chair Belinda Vernon received the Mangawhai Most Valued Person Award for the month of May.

“Louis Smith and the team at Mangawhai Honey and I are happy to announce Belinda was chosen this month,” says Barfoot and Thompson real estate agent Aidan Salmon.

“MVP is something I wanted to do to acknowledge people doing positive things in the community and hopefully motivate others to get involved as well. Mangawhai Honey supplies some of the gifts we give to the recipients. They’ve been in the area promoting good stuff in the community for many years.

“Belinda is the chairperson of the Mangawhai Artist Gallery and has done an outstanding job guiding the gallery and its membership. She’s helped develop and maintain the artist’s workspace and is always there to help its membership of almost 200 members.

“The members are very appreciative of all Belinda does for the organisation. Her work through Covid was incredible as it was hard to keep any organisation going, and she did a fantastic job.”

To nominate someone who has done a great deed gives back to the community or is simply a legend for next month’s Mangawhai MVP award, contact Aidan on 021 725 666.

“It could be someone giving great customer service or who did a good deed. There are a lot of people doing amazing stuff.” ¢

Foundation receives funds

u by Amy Fifita

Faith Fit instructors Rebecca Davidson and Waima King are donating proceeds and koha from class members to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

“As instructors, Waima and myself wanted to give back something to the community and we chose to raise awareness and donate funds to the Breast Cancer Foundation,” said Rebecca Davidson.

The organisation has done similar fundraisers in the past. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they discussed the cause and supported those affected by it.

Church and Thursday at 10am at the Anglican Church Hall. Senior fit and toning classes are available, too.

“We brought the discussion to the forefront. It is about supporting people who have had or been affected by breast cancer and those who are experiencing the illness currently.

“I want people to know that they don’t have to do that journey alone and that the foundation is close to people’s hearts.”

The strength and balance classes are on Tuesday at 10am at the Catholic

“It is for people 65-plus wanting a regular exercise routine. It is a low-impact class that helps to strengthen the legs and core and is suitable for those recovering from surgery.

“I enjoy meeting new people and seeing them benefit from the classes like for fall prevention month. We focussed on tasks in and around our homes to prevent a fall.”

p The Faith Fit family have pooled together to donate to the Breast Cancer Foundation as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

p Belinda Vernon receiving the Mangawhai Most Valued Person Award for May

Lack of venues for the arts

u by Andy Bryenton

The lack of a suitable venue in Dargaville has seen two major events on the arts and cultural calendar written off for 2024.

The Dargaville Wearable Arts cannot take place this year due to locational constraints. The ideal venue, Dargaville’s town hall, is scheduled for recladding and refurbishment in the latter part of the year, and currently remains subject to a biohazard safety notice.

“While the marquee option we chose in 2023 was spectacular, the cost of pursuing this course again is prohibitive. We are hopeful that the facilities available by 2025 will enable us to plan the return of this much-loved local event,” says event co-organiser John Pickworth.

Rates rise curbed in LTP

u by Andy Bryenton

Long Term Plan deliberations provided an opportunity for Kaipara District Council elected members to itemise figures around rates affordability last week, confirming a reduction to this year’s rates rise prediction.

“I was looking to get our rates below nine per cent, and I stand by that aspiration,” said mayor Craig Jepson, opening discussions on the threeyear long term plan and its rating implications.

“The most significant feedback on the LTP was on the unaffordability of rates. This council will therefore reduce costs to ensure equitable service delivery to ratepayers.”

Mr Pickworth is also a spokesperson for the Dargaville Arts Association, which would, in normal circumstances, share the exhibition of the Kaipara Art Awards and host their debut this spring. However, the issue of a venue has vexed this organisation, which has been without a gallery for more than a year.

While none involved regret the generous donation of the Muddy Waters Gallery’s space to allow the continued

operation of Dargaville’s Anzac Theatre, no suitable alternative is present to allow Kaipara’s top artworks to come there after the awards have their opening night in Mangawhai. Instead, the Mangawhai gallery will accommodate KAA entrants and display their works alone.

Work is underway for a possible solution to both issues, with a plan in process to demolish the compromised and condemned annexe to Dargaville’s town hall. The recladding of undamaged sections of the building would potentially unlock hall space suitable for the Wearable Arts and gallery space apt for the Kaipara Art Awards. ¢

Subsequent deliberations came to a vote, approving an approximately 11% rates rise for the current year. This is down by more than four percentage points and sits below the national average of approximately 15%.

Councillors were divided on the issue of the Uniform General Charge being set as high as possible for this LTP. This affects rates by reducing the amount paid by each property according to its land value. A vote meant that this measure passed, making rates slightly more uniform across the district.

Further revelations of savings were also tabled. Councillors noted and

approved a $355,000 cut to consultant’s fees, and a further reduction of employee costs totalling $300,000. The mayor also tabled an instruction to the CEO to find a further $500,000 in operational savings next year, to mitigate rates rises in 2025 and 2026. Taken together with the votes on targeted rates, these measures may have a dramatic impact on the amount paid by Kaipara residents. Final figures are as yet unavailable for individual households, but the KDC’s programme of fiscal scrutiny has paid dividends which could save ratepayers hundreds of dollars each. ¢

p Dargaville Wearable Arts is on hiatus, seeking a venue suitable to accommodate its scale and spectacle

p The Kaipara District Council’s LTP deliberations session has revealed lower rates rises than earlier anticipated, good news for ratepayers

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Unleash your creativity

Welcome to Studio Muse; we are an independent studio, in the heart of Kaipara, New Zealand.

We are an art school for toddlers, children and adults. Studio Muse offers a wide range of art courses, weekly art classes, holiday workshops and workshops for adults. The doors are also opened for art enthusiasts of any age to experience art and ‘play’ at our studio during Open Studio Time every Wednesday, 9am–noon.

The class environment is noncompetitive, encouraging and inclusive allowing every student to go at their own pace, developing their unique skill-set and to grow in confidence and creativity.

Studio Muse also runs Clever Hands, a one-of-kind course in local primary schools, where Micaela and other trained teachers bring pottery classes to the school, with new projects each term.

Follow us on Facebook at facebook. com/creativitystudiomuse or email us creativitystudiomuse@gmail.com and we will include you in our email list for updates. Alternatively, come to the studio and say hi.

The studio also has a little art shop for your creative needs. Open every Wednesday from 9am–noon, Studio Muse is located at The Pono Lodge, Hokianga Road, Dargaville, next to the cinema.

“Micaela has a passion for teaching art and inspiring children to be creative and

innovative in all forms of art media,” said Dargaville Community Development Board accounts and communications manager Sue Curtis.

“As well as being an award-winning mural artist and having regular involvement in artistic projects which improve the surroundings of many local events and civic places, I have been very impressed by Micaela’s work with young people, which is ongoing,” says Andy Bryenton from Integrity Community Media. ¢

Cause for adventure

u by Amy Fifita

The First Dargaville Scouts is fundraising to send three youths and a leader to the National Canoe School to explore the Whanganui River.

The school promises the scouts will embark on a wilderness adventure to experience interesting and fun places at next year’s event. The Dargaville group will run a series of fundraisers to contribute to expenses.

“This adventure will also count towards our two youths aiming to earn their King’s Scout Kauri Award — the highest award they can earn as a youth,” said leader Rebecca Davidson.

“Some of these activities have a monetary cost, so they are out fundraising with sausage sizzles at The Warehouse, hāngī sales and catering options lined up. To achieve this award, they need to complete a set number of adventure skills, which help them gain the necessary skills

to participate and lead with adventurous experiences. The adventure skills are in air activities, emergency skills, biking, tramping, boating, vertical, camping, water safety and paddling. Four Better World projects need to be completed, too.”

Better Worlds projects are designed for scouts to make a difference through various programmes.

“Scouts need to participate in 50 community engagement hours for at least a year, complete a residential project and a peer-led review of their time as a Venturer Scout. Please support our youth as they fundraise to meet the costs of participating in these life-changing and challenging experiences that are full of learning and fun.” ¢

p Samuel Davidson, Jack Kimpton-Brown, Liam Hanham and Rebecca Davidson were recently outside The Warehouse Dargaville fundraising for the National Canoe School trip next year

Probe into snapper stock

u by Paul Campbell

Reports of ‘zombie’ snapper caught in the Kaipara Harbour have been described by local fishers as sounding slightly exaggerated, but some under-conditioned and ‘white-fleshed’ snapper have been caught for many years and the syndrome is under study.

The condition is known by MPI as ‘milky white flesh syndrome’, which has been reported in previous years affecting snapper in the Hauraki Gulf and east Northland areas.

Ruawai-based Bona Dea charter operator and fourth-generation Kaipara commercial fisherman Zach Matich said he is well aware of poorly-conditioned fish being caught on occasion.

“It could be that they have been eating on beds of Asian date mussels on silt beds, too, which might cause scraping causing a red eye effect. The white flesh seems to be more and more common, but there are plenty of healthy snapper out there as well. When I catch one in poor condition, it is released back into the water.”

MPI says that testing of snapper with this syndrome has found no reason for any biosecurity or food safety concerns.

“The main finding from the affected fish was evidence of nutritional deficiencies. This can happen after fish spawn.”

A straw poll of commercial and recreational fishers confirms that the milky white flesh syndrome has also been

seen in trevally, and one long-time angler confirms it has “been around for years.”

The ‘zombie snapper’ reports did not faze participants in a recent Pahi social fishing contest, with two dozen prime snapper up to 4.7kg weighed in. ¢

Urlich park’s football focus

u by Andy Bryenton

Grassed sports fields are first on the agenda for a new Mangawhai park, with confirmation coming at the Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan deliberations of a funding boost for the green space.

Urlich Park, the newly acquired council recreational reserve on Moir Street in Mangawhai, has received a boost from council reserve contributions and seems set to become a grassed sports field suitable for football. This follows intense public interest in the park’s function, expressed through a multitude of submissions to the KDC’s Long Term Plan, in which the park was a key point of discussion.

“We had something like 300 submissions just for soccer,” said Mayor Craig Jepson, as councillors met to debate the place of the new park in the KDC’s Long Term Plan.

“There is a serious need for grassed areas, and we need to get this going first. This is something achievable in the short term so that the community has more space usable for soccer, rugby and other sports.”

A vote passed, which will see $200,000 of reserve contributions funds, gathered from east Kaipara building developments,

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allocated to making a plan for the park. It’s tipped to be set out as ‘grassed sports fields’, meeting the need identified during the submissions process, but other community-focussed facilities have not been ruled out.

It was revealed during the discussion that Mr Urlich, for whose family the park is named, considered a library to be an appropriate addition to the space. Councillor Mark Vincent enquired whether ‘related facilities’ could accommodate a library and community hub, and council staff answered in the affirmative. An amendment, which would have left the door open to site council offices at Urlich Park, was not successful. ¢

p Mayor Jepson acknowledged the need for green space for sports in Mangawhai during LTP deliberations

p Ruawai charter skipper Zach Matich has caught suspect snapper in the Kaipara along with plenty in prime condition

Celebrating firefighting dedication

u by Andy Bryenton

Maungatūroto’s fire brigade family gathered to celebrate a quartercentury legacy of public service last week, as one of their number joined a very exclusive group of long-serving volunteers.

Senior firefighter Greg Holst was feted by his colleagues, his family, the wider community and representatives of neighbouring brigades as he was awarded the gold star for 25 years of service. Greg was greeted at the Maungatūroto firehouse by a contingent of his fellow firefighters, who had decorated the parking bay with a rural scene, complete with a classic farm ute and a backdrop of hills and forest.

“It was great to have all his immediate family there to help celebrate this milestone. Being a firefighter involves your whole family, because when the siren goes, you get up and leave your family to go and help someone else in need,” said chief fire officer Paddy Thornton.

CFO Thornton also offered congratu lations to a new generation of Maungatūroto firefighters, following the path of SFF Holst and his exemplary record.

Matariki in Dargaville

u by Andy Bryenton

An evening street market is planned for Dargaville, as New Zealand celebrates the uniquely meaningful holiday of Matariki later this month.

“To really honour this holiday, and its meaning, we have to really celebrate it,” says Sue Curtis of the Dargaville Community Development Board.

Sue and her team have envisioned a street market day for Friday, June 28, the day on which the rise of the Matariki star cluster signals the turning of the seasons in the traditional Māori calendar. A time of gathering, reflection and wishes for the future, this commemoration is perfectly suited to be a time for people to gather together, meet with their neighbours and friends, and consider the year to come.

Dargaville High School students have arranged illuminations for the main street, lighting up the pavements in honour of Matariki’s stars.

“Greg does a huge amount for our brigade and the community, and that effort even extends into the neighbouring communities. This was noticeable by the number of neighbouring brigades that came along on the night to help celebrate his milestone.”

Peter Sturges, Jono Geraghty, Julie Cahill and Jacqueline Fairbrass each received their three-year certificate, proving that a strong community spirit continues to show through in local volunteering.

“Well done, guys, and well done to Greg for the past 25 years and many more to come,” says Mr Thornton. ¢

A section of Dargaville’s main street is planned to be closed to traffic from 4pm until 7pm, allowing for street market stalls and entertainment, suitable for the whole family. Shops and eateries are encouraged to open late to cater to the holiday foot traffic this will generate. Additionally,

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Other stallholders, artists, crafters, makers and entertainers are warmly invited to get involved. There is plenty of space for the whole community to share in this celebration, say the DCDB. Interested parties, including schools, clubs, charitable groups and churches, can email info@dcdb.nz to express an interest in participating. ¢

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p Long-serving firefighter Greg Holst with his wife Tina and children Ann-Marie and Lee

p The stars of Matariki will rise in late June, and Dargaville is set to celebrate, repeating the success of previous midwinter festivals

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Building a future

u by Amy Fifita

There are opportunities throughout the country for young people to pursue a trade apprenticeship. Building is a career that can expand the horizons of young people with a practical mindset, wanting to explore the construction world.

In Dargaville, TL Build directors Tim Pratt and Leah O’Driscoll agree that building is a great trade to be in, and one that allows people to achieve anything. The first step is to become qualified.

“I have been in the building industry for more than five decades and I still love it. At one job, I had more than 130 men under my leadership and have trained many apprentices,” said Tim.

“Timeliness, a desire to work and initiative are excellent traits for apprentices. Building is a varied trade and allows you to learn skills constantly. It keeps your interests up. Responsibility is the key motivator for apprentices, so

after they’ve learned how to use the tools, I like to give them something to be responsible for. For example, completing tasks like framing, or steel reinforcement on a concrete pad.”

Tim says building is a trade that people can progress in. The greater responsibility they take, the more lucrative the income. After finishing their qualifications tradespeople can climb the ladder to become leading hands, sub-foremen, foremen, project managers, site managers or any one of a number of specialist roles.

“Building is an exciting job and the best part about it is the reward of seeing your achievement at the end of each day,” said TL Build director Leah O’Driscoll.

“It is a great trade to be in, and a qualified builder can do just about anything - right down to building your own house one day. Anything is possible when you are a builder.” ¢

While many of us have big ideas for renovations and new home designs, a low number of qualified builders are available, making construction a worthwhile career path.

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p Third-year apprentice Phillip Crawford, with TL Build directors Leah O’Driscoll and Tim Pratt

Power-saving winter warmers

u by Andy Bryenton

Let in the sun when it’s there — trap warmth when it’s not. The urge to hibernate is strong in winter, but curtains were made to be opened. Throw open

the curtains to let in the sun when it’s here, and shut up living spaces as soon as twilight falls to trap heat.

Steam and dampness are chills waiting to happen. It’s harder to heat damp air, and trapped steam from bathrooms and kitchens can also add to mould, condensation and decay. An efficient extractor fan in the bathroom and above the oven might run on electricity, but it can save money on heating and make your home healthier to live in.

Block the draughts to spare your heating system. This means checking the rubber strips around windows, getting out draught excluders for doors, and even blocking off unused chimneys, all places where heat can escape.

Put on appropriate clothes for the season, even indoors. We know this is ‘mum and dad’ advice, but it’s better to make good use of your winter wardrobe than to turn up the heat and burn power. Trackies, hoodies, dressing gowns and slippers are your friends this winter.

Use electric heat with a strategy and a thermostat. This seems basic, but only

heat the rooms you’re in, to a comfy 22 degrees, and if your appliance has a thermostat, use it. If you’re still using electric bar heaters or other inefficient means, it could be the season to source a heat pump. You’ll love the convenience and the lower bills.

Make the firewood work four times. They say firewood can warm you twice: once by making you sweat while you chop it, and a second time when you burn it. The third time can be unlocked by buying a cheap, electricityfree fan unit that sits on top of the firebox and sends rising heat sideways. Number four involves a full, ducted heat transfer system that heats your bedrooms at the same time as the living room. Most good electricians can install one inexpensively.

Cold weather doesn’t have to mean high power bills; clever use of what you’ve got and some smart little home upgrades can save dollars in the cooler months.

Finally, to save power, look hard at your power plan. Switch to one with reduced off-peak power if you rise early

and shower before work, or pick one with a free ‘hour of power’ during the day if there’s someone home to put the laundry on when electricity is free. ¢

p Insulation takes many forms, from a protective barrier in the ceiling to thermal curtains, double glazing and underfloor options

Farming advocates back fast-track bill

u by Andy Bryenton

Two influential farming advocacy groups have weighed in on the coalition government’s proposed fasttrack legislation, broadly supporting its provisions.

DairyNZ and Federated Farmers have made formal submissions to the select committee, which is hearing views and opinions on the proposed legislation.

DairyNZ noted that while the fast-track legislation would have little impact on individual dairy farmers, many in the sector could benefit from big, regionallevel resource resilience works.

‘Projects in scope for fast-tracking could include those that increase the resilience of the agricultural sector through enabling infrastructure that assists adaptation such as water storage, irrigation or flood protection,’ wrote DNZ in its submission.

Federated Farmers was also on board with plans to speed up the implementation of major projects.

‘Federated Farmers supports the aim of the bill to enable faster approval of infrastructure and other projects that have significant regional or national benefits. We agree that consenting major infrastructure and other projects in New Zealand takes too long, costs too much and places insufficient value on the economic and social benefits of development relative to other considerations,’ it stated.

However, a notable piece of advice included by both organisations was

of infrastructure and other projects. Once the RMA has been replaced and regional councils have implemented new regional environmental frameworks, there should be no need for a stand-alone Fast-Track Approvals Act. We therefore recommend a sunset clause is inserted in the bill’, wrote Federated Farmers.

‘The Environment Select Committee should consider that this bill is required for a temporary term to meet its purpose of enabling delivery of infrastructure and development projects with significant regional or national benefits until the RMA has been replaced,’ stated DNZ. ¢

the insistence that a fast-track regime should not serve as a release valve for a poorly scripted replacement to the current, ungainly Resource Management Act. DairyNZ and Federated Farmers mentioned the recommendation of a sunset clause, which would usher out the fast-track process as a new, better RMA surrogate was phased in.

‘We believe that reform of the RMA should ultimately enable the development

p Support for Chris Bishop and Shane Jones’ fast-track legislation has come from rural sector advocates

MOANA ON FARM PADDOCK SALES

Alan McEvoy 021 439 461

Ray McEvoy 09 439 8503

Email alan.mcevoy@yahoo.com

Haydn Evans Carrfields 021 985 863

Steve Harsant PGG Wrightsons Livestock 027 497 9892

On offer: 2-year-old Hereford Bulls

BVD tested clear and vaccinated

409 Baylys Basin Rd, DARGAVILLE

BUILDING & PILING SPECIALISTS

Moana bulls on sale

Ray and Alan McEvoy of Moana Stud at Baylys Beach are currently holding one of their final in paddock, two-year-old Polled Hereford bull sales.

“The property is 236 hectares with views across the Tasman sea,” says Alan.

“We have been in the business since the early 1960s and last year was our 52nd bull sale. We have sourced our sires from across New Zealand and Australia with repeat buyers purchasing our stock.

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“Our property is also for sale at present as my father is 95 years old and I’m getting on too, so it’s time for us to retire. We recently sold our cow herd and are currently selling the remaining twoyear-old bulls. Next year will be our last sale if the farm doesn’t sell.

“We love herefords and working with stock. Moana Stud is well known for our sales and breeding bulls for size and milking ability. They are big, with a strong confirmation.”

The Moana Stud sale is ongoing until the end of July.

“If anyone wants to come and look, earlier would be better than later as it’s usually first in best dressed with a set price on the bulls. We envisage most of the stock will be gone by the end of July.

“We get great reports of the calves that are born with return buyers proving the worth of our stock and we’re confident that the bulls display the usual soundness and power, show a quietness that is really remarkable. Our herd is also selected on growth and milk, which is evident in their figures.

“It’s extremely disappointing for us to retire but physically we cannot do it anymore. It was a very sad day for us when our cow herd got on the truck. We’ve lived with our cattle for more than 60 years.”

For more information call Alan 021 439 461 or email alan.mcevoy@yahoo.com. ¢

Motivated by challenge

u by Amy Fifita

Rural Support Trust Northland is hosting a series of community dinners with Sharon ‘Shaz’ Dagg across Kaipara in June and July where she will speak about her journey.

Following a freak farm accident, Shaz severely injured her left arm, leaving her to decide to continue using a barely usable arm or have it amputated. She opted for amputation.

“She hasn’t let her experience restrict her. Instead, she transformed the tricky life challenge to her advantage and used it for motivation,” said Rural Support Trust Northland event coordinator Fleur Massey.

The para-triathlete has excelled in sport and has received the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Local Hero Award.

“She’s had a remarkable journey through sports and her speaking engagements travelling around the country to talk to people about her story. Her overarching message is to aim to overcome challenges, and you never know what amazing opportunities present themselves.”

Fleur reports RST Northland has received excellent feedback about Shaz’s previous events and they are finally bringing her to the north.

“Rural Support Trust Northland is about rallying the rural community to engage, connect and learn new tools to support their mental wellbeing. We’re excited to bring Shaz’s amazing story to Northland’s rural communities.”

Community Dinner with Shaz Dagg events are in Te Kōpuru on Wednesday, June 26, Tangiteroria on Thursday, June 27, Paparoa on Wednesday, July 3 and Tomarata on Thursday, July 4. All events start at 6pm. Tickets are $10 a person and include dinner. Book online at humanitix. com and search — community dinner. ¢

p Para-athlete Sharon ‘Shaz’ Dagg shares her story of how she let her struggle motivate her to succeed in sport and life

p Moana Stud is well known for its Polled Hereford bulls

Built with love

Shed Love emerged after owner Greg Savill saw a gap in the market for sheds after completing many renovations in the area.

“I was renovating a lot of houses and saw a need for shed-making, so I decided to make my own, advertised it on Trade Me to gauge interest, and it grew from there,” said Greg.

“I build portable buildings that can be used for various purposes. People use them for storage, offices, sleepouts, baches, vehicles like ride-on mowers and so on.”

The locally owned and operated company has been in business for 14 years and builds cabins, sheds, mini baches, tiny homes on wheels and customisable options. Only New Zealand products are used in the construction.

“I love working in the building industry and shooting nails, especially working with wood and framing.”

Clients have the freedom to select a style of windows and doors, lighting, fittings and electric components from powerpoints to network fittings. Contractors come in to complete painting, electrical and other tasks.

“I pride myself on my work in building sturdy and durable buildings that can withstand weather and wear and tear. We offer better value and focus on what our customers can afford with no surprising extra costs.”

For an added touch of comfort, insulation can be added to the building so it remains warm in the winter months. People can also

opt to have a kitchen and bathroom. The process takes three weeks for a shell, six weeks for an open-plan cabin and 10 weeks for a cabin with a bathroom. The structures are painted to increase weatherproofing. To minimise waste, light and dark paints are stocked at the workshop.

Shed Love services the whole of the North Island and delivers them on a trailer or Hiab truck if the site is inaccessible. To browse the full range of shed options or for more information, visit facebook.com/shedlove or shedlove.co.nz or to speak to Greg, call 021 311 119. ¢

p Shed Love can create sheds, cabins, baches and storage spaces clients can customise to their liking

TE KOPURU 4 Scarrott Road

Lifestyle Living Awaits

TANGITERORIA 687 Pukehuia Road

ON APPLICATION

This property is located at 4 Scarrott Road near Te Kopuru and consists of 1.0370 hectares with a large twostory family home with spacious double bedrooms and an additional office. The home has a large lounge that flows onto a large deck, with a separate dining room and kitchen, there is a large bathroom with an extra shower and toilet downstairs. With very good storage throughout, a large double garage, laundry and storage area located downstairs. The home has been well built and has large lawn and gardens, great view of the surrounding land and the Northern Wairoa River. 4 1 2

11.00am -12.00pm, Sunday 16 June

E Erin.Grbin@pggwrightson.co.nz M 021 716 388

M 027 471 6388

E rgrbin@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Home and Lifestyle

This property is located at 687 Pukehuia Road and consists of 2.4211 hectares and has roughly the same amount of land with a lease from KiwiRail. The property has a spacious unpermitted home built by a builder –approximately 93sqm. The home is a solid structure with a large bedroom and bathroom area. The open plan lounge and kitchen offers a great space which leads to the deck, there is an unfinished room that could be a second bedroom or office, there is also a large laundry area and storage room. The property has a couple of sheds for storage or for rearing calves.

Grbin E rgrbin@pggwrightson.co.nz M 027 471 6388

WHAT’S ON?

June

Kaipara Grey Power — apologises for supplying incorrect information regarding our June 21st meeting. Hon Winston Peters will not be our guest. Details of that meeting have still to be confirmed.

Creative Northland in Dargaville — 11th June, 10am to 3pm at the SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, 36 Victoria Street.

Northland Inc in Dargaville — 12th June, 10am to 3pm at the SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, 36 Victoria Street. Here to discuss your business needs and innovations.

Jam Night @ the Dargaville Club — 14th June, 5.30pm to 8.30pm. All Welcome.

July

Strategic Planning Day for Community Organisations — 13th July, 9.30am to 3.30pm, $50 plus GST per group for VN members or $75 plus GST per group for non-members. Bring the whole board or committee for one price. Walk out with a completed strategic plan.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878. Maungaturoto Night Market — 1st Saturday of every month, 4–7pm, at The Epicentre, 98 Hurndall Street. 021 0234 3632 kierenwilson22@gmail.com or Facebook.

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

Paparoa Artisan Market — now quarterly 10am–2pm Paparoa Memorial Hall, next market is Sunday 2nd June.

Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am–12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa.

Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.

Clubs/Organisations

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday

7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.

Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.

Badminton — For Players 13yo+, Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157.

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

Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info. Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).

Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.

Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.

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

Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd

Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.

Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.

Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian 09 439 5959.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505.

Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers.

Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.

Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.

Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.

Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.

Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema.

Dargaville Women’s Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino Road & Normanby Street, Dargaville. Contact Michelle 09 439 2930.

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

Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434. Justices of the Peace — available every Thursday from 12–1pm at the Whanau Focus offices, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street.

Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. Something to interest both men and women,

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come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.

Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.

Line dancing group for beginners — every Monday night 5.30pm–7.30pm at Dargaville Dalmatian Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.

Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.

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

Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.

Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. Contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.

NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing. Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm. Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.

Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

Pono Lodge Yoga — Tuesday 9.30am. Hatha Yoga with Anisha. Mats, bolsters and blocks available, $20. Contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page.

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

Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.

Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.

Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.

Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447. Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.

Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9amnoon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.

Tinopai Craft Group — Mondays from 10.30–1pm at the Tinopai Community Hall. Phone Linda 09 280 9988.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

WED 12 2:07am (2.9m) 8:23am (0.9m) 2:29pm (2.7m) 8:31pm (0.9m) THU 13 2:51am (2.9m) 9:09am (1.0m) 3:16pm (2.7m) 9:18pm (1.0m) FRI 14 3:39am (2.8m) 9:58am (1.0m) 4:07pm (2.6m) 10:10pm (1.1m) SAT 15 4:31am (2.7m) 10:50am (1.0m) 5:03pm (2.6m) 11:08pm (1.1m) SUN 16 5:26am (2.7m) 11:44am (1.0m) 6:02pm (2.7m) MON 17 12:07am (1.1m) 6:22am (2.7m) 12:38pm (0.9m) 7:00pm (2.7m) TUE 18 1:05am (1.1m) 7:16am (2.8m) 1:31pm (0.9m) 7:54pm (2.8m)

(0.9m) 1:18pm (2.2m) 7:13pm (1.0m) SAT 15 1:41am (2.3m) 7:52am (1.0m) 2:08pm (2.2m) 8:07pm (1.0m) SUN 16 2:28am (2.3m) 8:41am (1.0m) 3:01pm (2.2m) 9:03pm (1.0m) MON 17 3:16am (2.2m) 9:30am (1.0m) 3:56pm (2.2m) 9:56pm (1.0m) TUE 18 4:04am (2.2m) 10:20am (0.9m) 4:50pm (2.2m) 10:46pm (1.0m)

PUZZLE TIME

68 In a sedate manner (6)

69 Small mustelid (6)

71 Twin-hulled vessel (9)

76 Revolutions (6)

77 Ceremonial robes of clergy, choristers (9)

79 Level (7)

81 Ocean (3)

(9)

(6)

Porcelain square (4) 39 Mimic (3) 41 Lap (7) 42

(6)

(9)

(5) 45 Hired hand (8)

50 Negative (2) 51 Shivered (8)

55 Populous country (5)

58 Getting (9)

59 Strand (6)

60 Heavy (7) 61 Wildebeest (3)

63 Practical joke (4)

64 Overthrow (6)

65 Argument (3)

66 Slight adjustments (4,6)

84 Uncanny (5)

85 Immunised (10)

86 Blocks (5)

87 Shockingly vivid (5)

88 Predisposed to a tipple (4,2,3,6)

89 Actor’s whisper (5) DOWN

2 Mediterranean island (6)

3 Single-digit numbers (5)

5 Liquid food (4)

6 Steal attention from (7)

7 Banished (6)

8 Maltreat (5)

9 Air came (anag)(7)

10 Dolts (4)

11 Gloomy, melancholy (6)

12 Stunned (5)

13 Quarantine (7)

14 Farm vehicle (7)

18 Affluence (10)

23 Prise (5)

24 Pull longer (7)

26 Poetic (7)

27 Trade ban (7)

29 City in England (7)

30 Element with symbol Na (6)

31 Progress very slowly (5)

32 Reflect (6)

34 Narrow aperture (4)

36 Rips (5)

38 Went astray (5)

40 Microbe (4)

45 Era (5)

46 Unforeseen danger (7)

47 Leave out (4)

48 Checked and corrected (6)

49 Saying (5)

50 Not artificial (7)

52 Sooner or later (10)

53 Waxy-flowered plant (7)

54 Degree (6)

55 Disregarded (7)

56 Sovereign (5)

57 Fifty percent (4)

62 Go furtively (5)

67 Plugged (7)

68 Comfort in grief (7)

70 Star-wearing law officer (7)

72 Lure (7)

73 Oddball (6)

74 Deaden (6)

75 Stick up for (6)

76 Memorial stone mound (5)

78 Pledge of fidelity (5)

80 Bind (5)

82 Bitter prolonged quarrel (4)

83 Rind (4)

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

ACROSS: 1 Tissues, 4 Exhalation, 9 Offence, 13 Plum, 14 Beaten, 15 Guilty, 16 Central, 19 Cogitating, 20 Abhorred, 21 Tacks, 24 Groups, 25 Pursue, 27 Parachute, 32 High wire, 33 Appeal, 34 Caution, 38 Offshore, 39 Adagio, 40 Yell, 41 Minus, 42 Terms, 45 Bread and butter, 52 Clods, 55 Ticks, 56 Roll, 57 Inside, 58 Incubate, 61 Glaring, 62 Remits, 63 Let loose, 66 Animosity, 68 Suture, 69 Injury, 73 Spout, 74 Airforce, 76 Oppression, 81 Regrets, 82 Truant, 83 Reside, 84 Filo, 85 Opulent, 86 Impeccable, 87 Strange. DOWN: 1 Topic, 2 Sturgeon, 3 Siesta, 4 Eaten, 5 Hone, 6 Luggage, 7 Thighs, 8 Otter, 10 Feel, 11 Entrant, 12 Chalks, 17 Stoplights, 18 Renal, 22 Ascended, 23 Shoal, 24 Give out, 26 Unit, 28 Analyst, 29 Cherub, 30 Aplomb, 31 Rotund, 33 Argon, 35 Twirl, 36 Afar, 37 Flee, 43 Edible, 44 Maker, 46 Riot, 47 Ailment, 48 Acidic, 49 Desks, 50 Undulate, 51 Random, 52 Clumsiness, 53 Oval, 54 Scenery, 59 Gnome, 60 Stir, 64 Aspic, 65 Audition, 67 Neutral, 68 Sceptic, 70 Upkeep, 71 Crease, 72 Erodes, 75 Forum, 77 Piste, 78 Noose, 79 Stan, 80 Crab.

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

KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933

FOR SALE

TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

WE ARE delighted to advise you, that NZ-made Kaye’s Cottrells Cookies, Jon Jon Ginger Kisses and world famous Dutch Cookies are now all available at Hokianga Road Dairy & Takeaways.

Dargaville Motors Relocation Auction

54 Normanby St, Dargaville

18th June - 10.00am Viewing: Monday 17th June 1.00pm - 4.00pm and 8.30am day of sale

Sale includes: Tyre Changer, Wheel Balancer, New Ford parts (mainly Ranger), Sets of new or near new tyres & rims, Hand tools, 2014 Ford Ranger, 2015 Ford Ranger, 2012 Mini Cooper Wagon and more. Plus New Ford Power Tools & Socket sets at hugely reduced prices.

For further enquiries contact Tony 027 293 6411 Or check out our website on www.abauctions.co.nz

~Specialist Auctioneers to Commerce & Industry~

CHURCH NOTICES

TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com.

FENCING

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

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

FOR RENT

The DCDB are taking applications for the Dargaville and Ruawai Pensioner Units

• Applicants must be 65 and over

• Independently able

• A resident of or from the Kaipara District

• Have a genuine need for social housing

• Meet additional criteria upon application

Contact Eralee on 027 612 9284 or email housing@dcdb.nz for an application form

NURSERIES & PLANTS

GOT2GO PLANTS will be closed from the 10th June to the 17th June and open again Tuesday the 18th June to Saturday 22nd June. 10am to 4pm. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS is now available. Internet transfers or cash. 09 439 5556 / 027 488 3400.

PERSONAL

concert is the 5th September 2024, 7:00pm Kaipara Community Centre Hokianga Rd, Dargaville.

JUDY IS FULL OF LIFE, LAUGHTER AND LOVE . A BEAUTIFUL LADY WITH BLONDE HAIR AND BLUE EYES, SHE ENJOYS THE COUNTRY LIFESTYLE, COOKING, GARDENING, WALKS, TRAVELLING AND THE OUTDOORS . EASY GOING AND DOWN TO EARTH SHE IS LOOKING FOR FRIENDSHIP COMPANIONSHIP WITH A LOVING AFFECTIONATE RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPING.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

SECURITY

SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 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.

TRADES & SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.

COAST2COAST FLOORING. VINYL and Carpet laying, floor prep, honest and reliable. LOCAL. Phone Dean 022 085 2871.

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

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the June 18 2024 edition is Monday, June 17 2024

9MM UT lining plywood $49.00 Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.

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• Machine Maintenance.

• General maintenance of the workshop to ensure it’s a well organised space.

• Maintenance of tools, sharpening of chisels, planes, saws and spokeshaves.

• Material prep for projects and some ordering of materials.

• General errands as required.

Experience in maintaining tools and machinery is beneficial or hobbyist experience - however priority is placed on a proactive person and a personality that will fit well with the team in the Technology Department.

Applications close: 3.00pm Tuesday 18th June

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Resuming after the winter - next concert is the 5th of September 2024, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. 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, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

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

EMPLOYMENT CLINIC at Citizens Advice Bureau. Are you experiencing problems at work and considering taking action? For free, confidential advice from an experienced employment advocate call 09 439 6100 or email dargaville@cab.org.nz to make an appointment. Next clinic Friday 21 June.

ENJOY KAYE’S and Cottrells Cookies, Jon Jon Ginger Kisses and Dutch Cookies all now available at the Hokianga Road Dairy & Takeaways.

HOKIANGA ROAD Dairy & Takeaways now stock Kaye’s and Cottrells Cookies, Jon Jon Ginger Kisses and World famous Dutch Cookies. Taste and Enjoy.

NORTHERN WAIROA Boating Club Sunday roast $25. Bookings essential, phone 021 0824 6713.

Our family owned business is requiring another team member to join our busy contracting & agricultural workshop. We are based in Dargaville. Applicant needs to be experienced with working on trucks, trailers, diggers, loaders, tractors etc.

Our range of work includes - Engine, Brakes, COF Repairs, Servicing, Welding.

Strong work ethic with good communication skills. Physically fit as heavy lifting is required. Must be able to work unsupervised & think for themselves especially under pressure. Some Saturday work is required.

Welcome & Apologies

Minutes of previous meeting 2023 Chairman’s Report, Trustee Report Financial Report & Audit Election of Officers & Nominations Ma¯ori Land Court Update Charter, Marae Hireage

Public notice

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

DARGAVILLE BOWLING CLUB INCORPORATED

of Dargaville, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal of a club licence in respect of premises situated at 132-136 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Bowling Club. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; – Monday to Sunday, 8am till 1:00am the following day

The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville.

Jolanda Meurs

Sadly lost her battle with cancer 4 June 2024 aged 64. Mum to Daniel, Floris and Josephine. Nana to Taylor, Emily, Silas and Finley. She stayed strong all the way through her battle. She will be very sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

BALLARD, Luke James

Passed away suddenly on 27 May 2024, aged 79 years.

Cherished husband of the late Helen. Loved Dad of David and Ngaire, Valerie and Daryl, and Joanne and Bevan. Treasured Poppa of Chantelle, Jayden and Caleb, and Flynn and Koby.

Together again with his treasured wife. May they both rest in peace. A private cremation has taken place.

All communications to:- vrmclaren7@gmail.com, or D C Ballard, RD2, Maungaturoto 0587

JONES, Angela Bianca Dorothy

Passed suddenly on 4th June and has gone into the arms of her Beloved Lord. Dearly loved granddaughter of Ana Marie O’Connell, deeply cherished daughter of Susi Hadassah and stepdaughter of Ray Curle. Dearly loved sister of Samuel, Rebekah, Rachel, Jonny and Amanda. Treasured mother of Courtney, Issac and Aluca and Nonna of Harrison, Jayla and Delilah. And very loved by her wider whanau and friends, a shining light to all. In his arms you are safe and loved and you are home beautiful. Funeral details for Angela to be announced shortly. All communications to the Jones family, c/- PO Box 8043 Kensington Whangarei 0145.

• Full driver’s licence.

• Pre-Employment Drug Testing.

Requirements: Position available now

Phone Richard: 027 498 4133 Send current CV & work references to: admin@harrisoncontracting.co.nz

Mangawhai Club Incorporated of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the variation of a club licence in respect of the premises situated at 191 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads known as Mangawhai Club

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is a Club

The current conditions to be varied are: To increase the current licence footprint to include the new verandah & bowling greens.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am the next day.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 6, 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 25 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.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on June 4, 2024.

Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, 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.