Kaipara Lifestyler, June 17 2014

June 17 2014

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To celebrate National Volunteers Week, Sport Northland has recognised the considerable and invaluable contribution …

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Dargaville Lions celebrate

Despite last week’s wet weather more than 50 people came out to celebrate …

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 The inaugural Ladies’ Night at Foster’s Home Decorating drew the crowds to Dargaville last Thursday evening, with the promise of a night of decor, design, nibbles and drinks proving a real drawcard for the long-established homeware retailer. A full complement of 150 tickets pre-booked meant that the Foster’s store was filled to capacity, with entertainment spilling out into the adjoining atrium. A great night was had by all, with bargains to peruse, new style ideas, and great prizes given away. Aaron Foster spoke for his team when he expressed delight at the record turn-out, and has promised another Ladies’ Night next year, even bigger and better.

Council dismisses criticism over rates letter  by Colin Patterson

A letter from Kaipara District Council urging striking Mangawhai ratepayers to pay up or face the consequences has been labelled as inflammatory by some residents.

Kaiwaka’s Got Talent Some very promising future entertainers were revealed in this year’s Kaiwaka’s Got Talent …

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According to a Facebook posting by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association, the letter signed by council finance manager Paul Blackwell says, “‘the court action to challenge the rates is now over and that the court has confirmed that the rates are due and payable’.”

“That is not true and KDC’s commissioners know that,” association chairman Bruce Rogan says Justice Heath has not sealed his judgment and has asked lawyers for the two sides to make submissions. Mr Rogan says until those submissions are made and Justice Heath has a chance to consider

them, the judgement is not final and may be changed.

But Mr Robertson says Mr Rogan is wrong. “The advice we have is that the judgement will not be changed.

The scope to make alterations is very limited.” continued on page 6 …

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A Million Ways to Die in the West ‘Family Guy’ creator Seth McFarlane returns to the big screen after the riotous success of ‘Ted’ - this time as a cowardly wild west shepherd who must muster up his courage and become a gunslinger.

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 Jackson (10) and Bethany Godfrey (7) of Dargaville found out about life behind bars in the Dargaville police station’s holding cells on Saturday. Visitors to the Dargaville station as part of the New Zealand Police’s Open Day were able to inspect a patrol car, see rod spikes up close, greet a police dog and get close to flashing lights. Officers were on hand to explain their work and show off their equipment, including batons and an (unloaded) shotgun. Dargaville was the only Kaipara station taking part in the open day.

Matariki but no kites

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 Despite a lack of wind that forced the cancellation of kite flying, Dargaville Museum’s Matariki celebrations at Harding Park on Saturday were a success. Raewyn Sills from the museum says four schools from the district contributed art work, while senior students from Selwyn Park School produced some stunning masks. There were a number of sponsored prizes on offer, with the bilingual class from Te Kopuru winning a trip on the Daisy. She says it is the second year the event has been run. Everyone had fun, with the museum running a sausage sizzle and selling hot chips.

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For the love of it  by Joanne Speechly

To celebrate National Volunteers Week, Sport Northland has recognised the considerable and invaluable contribution that local volunteer, Jamie Manson, has made within his community.

 Roxanne Kelly presents Jamie Manson with a jacket, certificate and backpack, in recognition of his significant role as a sports volunteer

“He’s one of those parents who not only has a love of sport for himself but he is also selflessly devoted to supporting his wife, children and their friends in their chosen sports,” says Sport Northland’s Roxanne Kelly.

Jamie is coach of Southern’s U13 rugby team and considers himself number one supporter of Southern’s senior team. Every Saturday, he is on the sideline at the netball courts supporting his wife Paula’s Kaihu team and daughter Brodie’s Year 8 team and for fun, he plays indoor netball for Kaihu.

During the summer months, Jamie is involved with the local touch competition, coaching and mentoring Impact — a team of 16 and 17 year olds. He believes that sport can have a significant and positive influence on the lives of young players.

Also a keen basketballer, Jamie would like to see a revival of the sport in Dargaville and is currently trying to form a club that will encourage younger players. He plays for Maunu Lights in Whangarei’s Super Six Basketball league.

Jamie credits his work place, Silver Fern Farms, for supporting his volunteer efforts in the community. He feels that this is a huge boost to him — knowing that his workplace supports his passion.

National Volunteer Week is coordinated annually by Volunteering New Zealand. VNZ uses traditional whakatauki for their campaign themes and this year the theme is Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te tangata — With your contribution and my contribution the people will live. 

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Education meeting aims to answer questions  by Colin Patterson

Parents concerned about major reforms in education, or who simply want to hear about what’s planned will be able hear direct from the horse’s mouth at a public meeting in Paparoa next week.

“The focus appears to Deputy Secretary be non-achieving schools for Education, Graham and students, rather than Stoop, will speak at on the vast majority that the Paparoa Village do achieve.”

Memorial Hall at Ms Holcroft says the 5.30pm next Monday, reforms could undermine June 23. rural schools and force Dr Stoop’s visit closures. “Is it the comes after Paparoa  Deputy Education Secretary Ministry’s idea to phase School’s board of Dr Graham Stoop out smaller schools? I trustees suggested the reforms could undermine small worry about the long-term future of our school.” rural schools.

In January Prime Minister John Key She emailed the Education Ministry announced the government would with her concerns. Its response was to send in principals and teachers from offer Dr Stoop to come to Paparoa. Ms high-performing schools into those Holcroft says invitations to the meeting considered low achieving. They would have gone to schools from Dargaville to act as mentors with the aim of lifting Mangawhai. “We want as many people student achievement. The programme as possible to be there and for people is expected to cost $359 million over to raise their concerns.”  four years, with the first positions to be filled next year.

Paparoa School Board of Trustees chairperson Julie Holcroft says her board has a number of concerns, including how low-achieving schools are to be identified. “Is it through Advance Training Centres Ltd National Standards data or some other mechanism?

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Te Kopuru residents Quiz to help St John query council priorities provide better training  by Colin Patterson

 by Colin Patterson

Kaipara District Council commissioners who came to Te Kopuru last week are still not listening to residents, a local community leader says.

The commissioners were at a meeting at the Southern Rugby Club last Monday that attracted 40 residents.

Te Kopuru Centennial Hall Committee chairman Kelvin Windsor says the council asked people what they liked about Te Kopuru. Most replied the community, the quiet environment and the fact that people get on with one another.

Then when asked what needs doing, the most frequent answers were drainage, rates, stormwater and dog control.

However, Mr Windsor says residents would have given the same answers 12 months ago. “We’ve paid our money and nothing gets done.”

He says residents pointed out stormwater problems to the council a year ago, along with their concerns that open drains are a hazard, especially for small children. But there has been no action.

Mr Windsor says the council has also failed to address residents’ concerns about a rates hike it wants to pay for urgent work on the town’s sewerage scheme. “They’re collected rates charged to pay to maintain the system. But nothing’s been spent.”

While commissioners have agreed to provide rates remissions that will cost $20,000 across the district, they have not changed their proposal to increase rates in Te Kopuru by an average of 8%.

Mr Windsor says residents are frustrated they are not being listened to. “We just keep banging our heads against a brick wall. If the council persists with an 8% rates increase, we could be another Mangawhai.” 

A battle of the brains in Dargaville later this month will help St John update some vital training equipment.

St John is holding a quiz night on Friday June 27 at the Dargaville Fire Station starting at 7pm.

The division has a mannequin which it uses to train volunteers how to respond to emergency callouts.

Station manager and chair of St John’s Northern Wairoa area committee Sally Parkinson says they want to buy software for the mannequin to help volunteers interpret electro cardiographs. That is likely to cost $12,000. “We’ve got some funds. But we’ll need to do fundraising for the rest. We won’t do it all from the quiz night. But it’s a start.”

Ms Parkinson says there are 21 volunteers in Dargaville and four full time paid staff.  St John paramedic Steve Karl and volunteer Sophia Hodgson with a mannequin at the Dargaville ambulance station Her committee’s aim is to have enough volunteers to ensure that the Dargaville station covers the whole of the Kaipara. “We’ll go station’s two ambulances are double further if we’re the nearest available ambulance.” On average crewed all the time. its professionals respond to an average of four callouts a day At the moment there are enough or 120 a month. volunteers to double-crew 90% of the Because of limited space, bookings for the quiz night are time. “But that’s not enough. We need essential. The cost is $10 a head for teams of six. To book more volunteers.” your team call John on 09 439 8606. 

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Dargaville Lions celebrate

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 by Colin Patterson

Despite last week’s wet weather more than 50 people came out to celebrate another successful year for Dargaville Lions.

On Wednesday the club celebrated its changeover from one Lions year to another. But while some things changed others remained the same. John Tomlinson is continuing as president and Warren Osbaldiston as secretary.

Steve Smith takes over as treasurer, Clive McDermott is the tail twister and Nick Puharich is the almoner.

Mr Osbaldiston says Dargaville Lions’ next major project is marshalling the Newman Engineering Baylys Beach to

Dargaville walk on Sunday. The club is also collecting for its fundraising auction. Last year’s auction raised more than $4,000.

“We hold the auction as soon as our auction room is full,” says Mr Osbaldiston.”We sometimes hold it twice a year. All the money raised goes into projects.”

He says the club may hold its maize maze later in the year depending on the weather, while it will join with the

Person of the year nominations now open

 Dargaville Lions celebrated another successful year last week with special guest Northern Wairoa Lions president Jean Johnson

Northern Wairoa Lions to organise the annual Dargaville Christmas parade.

It also issues a local Dargaville telephone directory.

Mr Osbaldiston says the changeover evening was a big success, with special guests including Lions and their partners from Paparoa, Ruawai and Opononi. 

 by Joanne Speechly

Nominations for Selwyn Park School’s month-long fundraiser are now open.

Dargaville Westpac Person of the Year 2014 celebrates exceptional people in the community and people can register their nominations at Westpac Dargaville or phone Selwyn Park Primary on 09 439 8888.

Westpac’s Michelle Arnesen says “We’re very happy to be a part of this event and to know that it is helping Selwyn Park School achieve their goals, is a great motivator. This is an opportunity to acknowledge a special person in our community and help a local decile one school.”

Selwyn Park School principal, Vern Stevens agrees “This is an outstanding opportunity to nominate people in our community who make a difference in our lives.”

Nominations are open for two weeks.

Please ask the person you intend to nominate whether they happy to participate in the fundraiser.

Votes for Person of the Year can be made at Westpac Dargaville and cost $1 Read the newspaper online

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each. People can vote as many times as they wish and votes can also be made on behalf.

Sponsoring a student is another way that people can help Selwyn Park School. There are four options — Platinum $665, Gold $500, Silver $250 and Bronze $100.

“The school’s motto is Aim High and this fundraiser will help students learn what that means,” says parent and organiser, Erica Tebbutt. “They will also be inspired by the great people in our community, who lead by example.”

As part of the Aim High initiative, Erica is keen to hear from Selwyn Park School alumni, with funny stories to share about their school days or inspiring life stories, who would like to be part of a trail blazers talk for current students.

People wishing to make significant donations can also contact Erica on 09 439 0029 or alternatively, donations can be made at Westpac Dargaville.  Find

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Rates are Council’s principal source of revenue, bringing in some $27 million of revenue per year from 14,000 property owners. Rates pay for Council services. Roughly half of these rates are used to maintain our roads.

We estimate that some $6 million in rates are overdue from property owners who have taken the advice of the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) to withhold them.

The MRRA has claimed that the rates are “illegal”. They are not.

In the case that the MRRA took against the Council, Justice Heath has ruled that the Kaipara District Council (Validation of Rates and Other Matters) Act validated the rates set “for all purposes”. Hence, the rates are valid and must be paid.

There is no question that the Kaipara District Council ‘got it wrong’ when it set a number of its rates between 2006 and 2011 and in the way it went about developing the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme. The Council has been reprimanded for its indiscretions by the Review Team appointed by the Minister in 2012, the Auditor-General in 2013, Parliamentarians from all sides of the House in 2013, and now Justice Heath in 2014.

Kaipara residents have also expressed their annoyance.

Commissioners were appointed in 2012 to put things right. That included attempting to bring to account those who caused Kaipara losses. It also included bringing in sound processes to support Council decision-making and being transparent and engaging with communities. All this work is ongoing.

Commissioners have appreciated

the support from Kaipara residents as they have gone about their tasks.

We have appreciated the support received from the MP for Northland, Ministers of Local Government, and Members of Parliament, and we have appreciated the dedication of Council staff as we have asked them to go the extra mile.

Now that the Court has made its rulings, it is time for the litigation to come to an end. We have invited the MRRA to live with the decision of Justice Heath, and not appeal it.

The hundreds of thousands of dollars expended on legal fees to date have confirmed the law, but generated no “wins” for any party.

It is also time for those withholding rates to pay them.

In the Lifestyler last week, the MRRA was quoted as advising their members to continue “their rates strike” for a “little longer” on the grounds that the Association was “hard at work promoting your interests.” This is disappointing.

If this advice is taken, penalties will accrue. Bringing rate accounts up to date by the end of this month is important if further penalties are to be avoided.

It is equally important that all rates are now paid so that we can invest in what matters — our roads in particular. Commissioners have held back expenditure on roads by millions of dollars to cover the shortfall in rates. Once rate accounts are brought up to date, we will be able to release a backlog of contracts for in excess of $8 million of road works.

Let’s now move forward, respect the law and all pay our share for the public services that we use.

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Return of the Taniwha

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Council dismisses criticism over rates letter Mr Robertson says rate payments and penalties are due by June 30, and the council has an obligation to remind ratepayers of that. “We don’t want them incurring any more penalties.”

Mr Rogan says the council is being arrogant. “We would have thought that the commissioners would take a conciliatory approach to a community that has been so seriously wronged.

Instead, they’ve adopted a highly confrontational bullying approach.

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Although conceding it is unlikely that Justice Heath will change his judgement, Mr Rogan says it is still possible he will do so. As the approach being taken by the court is so unusual, Mr Rogan says it is difficult to predict the final outcome.

Mr Robertson says the council is trying to settle the dispute. “Two weeks ago after the judgement I suggested to the MRRA we have a discussion. I told the MRRA we would not appeal the decision and we encouraged them to do likewise and bring the litigation to an end.”

Mr Rogan says the association is considering its options. He says it could still appeal the judgement, although it may not decide until the judgement is final.

Lawyers for the parties are due to meet with Justice Heath in a teleconference to be held sometime after June 20. However, no date has been confirmed.

Mr Rogan says the association intends issuing advice to its members about the rates on or before June 24. 

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This will be the first time the event has been held in Kaiwaka.

The five day tournament will be held during the last week of the school holidays, from Tuesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 12, and will include Year 7 and 8 representative rugby teams from all over Northland.

Often referred to as the Taniwha Cup, the tournament evolved out of the the Cadbury Fry Hudson Trophy, which was contested in the 1930s. In later years, Northland ran the ASB Roller Mills primary schools tournament, which was replaced by the Culhams Cup. In the mid-90s, Northland was accepted into the NRM Roller Mills Tournament,

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“The Taniwha Shield will be great for our community and will bring in a huge influx of visitors,” says tournament director, Cheryl Anderson.

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Kaiwaka’s Got Talent  by Joanne Speechly

Some very promising future entertainers were revealed in this year’s Kaiwaka’s Got Talent.

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 by Colin Patterson

Someone who bought a Lotto ticket in Dargaville became an instant millionaire on Saturday night, although the lucky person’s identity remains a mystery.

A ticket bought at Countdown Dargaville won the First Division prize in Saturday night’s Lotto draw with the winning numbers 4, 8, 11, 20, 39 and 40 and the bonus number of 9.

However, the new millionaire has kept a low profile.

A spokeswoman for New Zealand Lotteries said yesterday the prize remained unclaimed and the organisation had no information on the winner. She says it is quite possible that the ticket holder yet to check their ticket and could be oblivious to their success.

Countdown Dargaville manager Snow Toia says neither he nor his staff know the winner’s identity. “All I know is it’s not one of my team.”

He says it is the second winning Division One ticket sold while he has managed Countdown Dargaville. 

 Winner of the dance section, Willow Woodman — “a prima ballerina in the making”

Hosted by Kaiwaka School and adjudicated by renowned Kaipara entertainers and tutors, Maura and Peter Flower, the annual event celebrates and showcases its students’ talents.

The three 2014 winners were Willow Woodman for dance, Summer Kenyon for the open section and Devaroux Watene Kapea for singing.

Willow, “the littlest ballerina”, wowed the audience with a ballet-inspired routine; Summer Kenyon sang a cover of Colbie Caillat’s Bubbly and provided her own guitar accompaniment; and Devaroux Watene Kapea, together with

his father, Joe Miharo Devaroux, sang a beautiful and haunting rendition of Hallelujah in te Reo Maori.

Principal Rosemarie Ellis said there can be no winners without contestants and the audience is also an essential component.

“So congratulations to all contestants and thank you to all those who supported this event. Thanks also to Mangawhai Beach School who so kindly let us use their sound equipment “Again our Kapahaka group, led by Whaea Mina, did us proud with their opening performance.” 

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Long-time friends in starring roles Harry Phillips and Suzanne Lappin-Cripps have been friends for longer than they care to remember!

Their friendship is so special that Harry frequently travels halfway round the world to visit Suzanne in Maungaturoto.

They met during a Doyle Carte production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta, ‘The Gondoliers’ in Great Britain in 1980, and they have been firm friends ever since. Harry’s visits are all the more special because of the opportunity to be involved in the Otamatea Repertory Theatre.

This year, Harry is playing the dual role of the Wizard of Oz and Professor Marvel, and Suzanne is to play the Wicked Witch of the West.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ is Harry’s 13th show for ORT. Many people will remember Harry as the bustling and pompous Captain Mainwaring in ‘Dads’ Army’, the unlucky Lazar Wolf in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, and the ageing Basil in ‘Dirty Weekends’.

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The story, adapted from the book by Frank L Baum, is well-known and loved by many. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical Land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow, that needs a brain, a Tin Man, missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion, who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West, to earn his help. The well-known score includes some of the best loved songs in musical theatre.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ will open for an eight-show season on July 12 at the Maungaturoto theatre.

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 by Colin Patterson

Aspiring Peter Jacksons of the Kaipara need to put their skates on.

The deadline for entries in the Dargaville Cinema Trust’s fifth annual film-making competition is just six weeks away.

Over the next few weeks it will be “lights, camera, action” as a new generation of blockbuster movie makers get their thinking caps on and start turning their dreams into cinematic celluloid.

Trust secretary Jacoba Puharich says films must be a maximum of seven minutes in length and can be entered in one of four categories — primary, secondary, open and documentary. She

says entrants can enter in more than one category, but each entry must be with a different film.

After the entries are judged, the winning films will be shown at a gala premiere at the Anzac Theatre, where the audience will have the chance to vote for their winner.

Ms Puharich says a date for the gala premiere has yet to be set. But it is likely to be about a month after the competition closes on July 31.

Entry forms are available from the Anzac Theatre or by emailing jacobap@xtra.co.nz. 

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HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ANZAC THEATRE DARGAVILLE A celebration of cinematic soul  by Andy Bryenton

Time flies when you’re having fun — and the folks who run Dargaville’s Anzac Theatre have had a ball during the last 12 months, bringing the magic of the cinema back to the town by the Northern Wairoa river.

Now, as their first birthday milestone approaches, the Dargaville Community Cinema Charitable Trust are pulling out all the stops with a week of classic Kiwi films, all at the reduced ticket price of five dollars.

“We’re utterly rapt with the way Dargaville people have flocked to the theatre, and how they have supported us during our first year,” says theatre manager Vernon Woods. “We’d like to thank a huge list of people, from those who helped us construct the theatre, to our army of volunteers, to the people who fill our seats night after night.”

Thanking those who have made the Anzac Theatre not just popular but economically viable in this critical first year is what the week-long birthday celebration is all about. Films like Utu, Boy, and Mount Zion are planned to add a twist of local flavour to what is a very local, Kaipara milestone indeed.

Over the last year the team behind the scenes at the Anzac Theatre have proven that with determination, passion and a whole lot of good will pitched in, even a small town like Dargaville can have a world-class cinema — one where patrons have been heard to comment that the seats are ‘too comfortable’ and

the ice creams ‘too generous’. Hardly a source of complaint, then, and a definite source of pride.

Vernon reminds patrons that there will be limited spaces available for what promises to be a cracker week of cinema. Bookings are strongly advised to avoid disappointment. 

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An education choice Whangarei Boys’ High School is now taking new enrolments for 2015 at Carruth House, the boarding hostel at the school.

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WHANGAREI BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL CARRUTH HOUSE OPEN EVENINGS

For new students, parents and caregivers of boys considering boarding in years 9 -13.

Monday 30th June DARGAVILLE, 7 pm

Information evening with the Headmaster and Director of Boarding, hosted by a local Carruth family.

Wednesday 2nd July CARRUTH HOUSE, 5:30pm, WBHS

Join us at the hostel for our open evening for new enrolments in 2015.

Meet the staff and boys, and tour the hostel.

For more information please call or email Carruth House - Ph: (09) 430 4179 Email: Ian Rowe - i.rowe@wbhs.school.nz

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– BJ’s offer preschool Education in a home environment and at a childcare centre. Families have individual requirements and BJ’s are here to help make childcare for families as easy as possible.

– BJ’s offer WINZ subsidies and also 20 Hours ECE for 3 & 4 year olds.

 Carruth House boys were the winners of the most entertaining performance at the Northland Regional Big Sing competition, held last week at Forum North

The headmaster, Al Kirk, and director of boarding, Ian Rowe, will be holding a series of presentation evenings around Northland throughout June.

The evenings are being hosted by families of Carruth boys and are a great opportunity to meet some Carruth families, ask questions and find out more about what the hostel and school has to offer, in a relaxed setting, close to home.

On July 2 there will also be an open evening at Carruth, starting at 5.30pm.

If you are asking yourself ‘what is best for my son’, and are looking for a structured living environment where he can focus on academic, sporting and extra-curricular success, then Carruth could be a great option. In addition to the wide range of academic options, boys are able to pursue any sporting, cultural and musical interests while living there. The school offers over 35 different sports codes from adventure

Racing to Waka Ama and many performing arts opportunities.

The hostel has around 20 spaces for 2015, at all year levels.

There are a number of boarding scholarships available to students who need to live away from home for various reasons — those who live in rural areas, or who want to study subjects not available at their local school.

Information on financial assistance will be available at the open evening.

Whangarei Boys’ High School prides itself on offering a wide and varied curriculum to their boys, from the strongly academic to the vocationally focussed. Along with regular classes the school also offers a Gifted and Talented Education programme and Supported Learning. Cambridge exams are also available to seniors.

For more information on Carruth, call 09 430 4179 or email i.rowe@wbhs. school.nz. 

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From an idea to opportunities “With NorthTec running carpentry and painting courses beside the Italian Baker and a horticulture course at the Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall, a fantastic opportunity exists for students to gain skills and move towards employment,” says Jarrod McKelvie.

Jarrod is the painting tutor in Kaiwaka and has been delivering great results since the course started running.

Jarrod and his students have been involved in supporting community projects including Maungaturoto RSA, Pukearenga Te Kohanga Reo, Maungaturoto Centennial Hall and St Johns Ambulance Kaiwaka.

“It’s amazing to think how much our crews could achieve through the future community projects, if we can keep filling and running these classes.”

Tim Magill works alongside Jarrod, and runs NorthTec’s carpentry course — a workshop-based course, where students’ learning is peppered with insights shared from his own professional experience. Tim shares his special tips with the class, from designing home projects to swooping on timber being thrown away. To date the carpentry crew have worked on the Maungaturoto Wharf, Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall, Kaiwaka Community Garden and Oruawharo Marae.

Both of these courses run 3 days per week over 18 weeks.

They are NZQA-approved, fees free and students get to take away a full kit on completion of the course.

Tutor, James Andrews completes the line up with a course in sustainable rural development where students can learn about growing food on their own patch. The best way to appreciate the fruits of his labour is to check out the community garden behind the Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall planted by NorthTec students. It’s the sort of garden we would all be proud to have planted, and on top of what they learn, students are giving back to the community.

“The Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall Committee are so grateful, they are running a movie of our choice for past and present students.”

NorthTec is now enrolling for Semester 2 which starts on 21 July. To find out more, and to enrol contact the tutors on: Painting: Jarrod 027 280 0060, Carpentry: Tim 021 487 055, SRD: James 021 0224 1950. 

Employment initiatives and life skills In addition to courses run in conjunction with NorthTec, carpentry tutor Tim Magill and his colleagues also provide a range of educational opportunities from their Kaiwaka ‘work camp’.

Because although the three courses taught in partnership with NorthTec are definitely of immense value, there are peripheral skills which Tim and the team also see as of high importance. This means that alongside painting, carpentry, gardening and rural design there are other education opportunities taking flight at the top-of-the-hill Kaiwaka site, embracing everything from carving and beekeeping to driver’s education and more.

One popular course, provided generously by representatives of the Mountain Safety Council, taught applicants to safely handle and use firearms. Hunters Graeme Stevenson and Lars Jansen put students through their paces, with local butcher Nick Butterworth rounding off the home kill programme with a tutorial on preparing meat safely on the farm.

From a mere idea, the Kaiwaka work camp has become a hub of learning, in all manner of useful skills. Contact them today if you want to expand your horizons! 

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RUAWAI PRIMARY

True To Our Trust

We are excited to be offering Club options to our students on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, to provide an opportunity for interests and talent areas such as cooking, photography, visual arts, sports, agriculture, dance, singing, environmental science, i movies and craft.

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Selwyn Park School has always been at the forefront in promoting Education Outside the Classroom, and the year six Hikoi where the children over the course of five days hike the coast from Waikara to the Hokianga Harbour, has become a rite of passage for our senior students. Every year we also strive to have at least one whole school trip. Places visited over the last four years have been the Zoo, The Museum, Kelly Tarltons and the Treaty Grounds, MOTAT and this year we are going back to the Zoo, we were last there in 2008.

The school is also part of the Duffy Schools Program and we have regular visits from prominent high achieving Kiwi’s each term. Last year we were visited by ex Black Ferns captain Anna Richards.

Selwyn Park is also fortunate in that we are able to host the Northern Wairoa Gifted Kids Programme. This class operates every Tuesday and Wednesday and caters for a number of the gifted and talented students in our area.

In conclusion, a quote from the 2012 ERO report states “The school has a strong relationship with the wider community. Students are confident and capable learners. They enjoy positive interactions with each other and their teachers.

Students well -being is nurtured through the provision of several initiatives that support their health and well-being. A safe inclusive culture is promoted.”

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Creativity, innovation, problem solving and reflection are important elements of our programme. Inquiry Learning and self-directed learning are promoted in our school curriculum. We aim to provide stimulating and challenging learning programmes, and studentownership of learning is encouraged through personalised learning goals and self-monitoring. We encourage our students to have a positive “can do” attitude, and a caring attitude toward others and the environment.

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Our school was founded in 1958, as such we are the newest of the three larger primary schools in Dargaville. We cater for children from Year 1 to Year 6. We have the advantage of having Selwyn Park Kindergarten right next door so we often work closely with them.

We are a family oriented school and the concept of whanau is an important part of our school philosophy.

Selwyn Park School is a health promoting school. We have our own school garden which the children as part of their class programmes grow, care for, harvest and consume the produce.

As a school that has well-being at its core, daily physical activity is part of the formal school programme, with daily lessons in fitness and skills. Through P.E. we also encourage children to take part in organized sport; 80% of the senior children take part in Saturday or after school sports programmes.

Over the last few years we have been very fortunate to have had dedicated Kapa Haka tutors and the group perform regularly at many venues including the Rest homes, civic openings and various festivals.

We also have a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy and these aspects of the curriculum have priority. To assist in these areas we run the Perceptual Motor Programme across the three Junior classes in Term 2 and 4 and Talk to Learn in Terms 1 and 3

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Our teaching and learning programmes are designed to prepare our students to participate successfully in the modern ever-changing world. We use digital and Internet technology to enhance learning, with laptops and iPads in every class: one device per child.

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Here at Ruawai Kindergarten we believe the best environment for children to be ready, willing and able - is an environment that shows focus to the whole child and holistic development: nurtured by the Early Childhood Curriculum – Te Whaariki.

We are a unique rural kindergarten situated within the Education Hub of Ruawai, licensed to carry 30 children and offer 20 free hours.

Our vision is to support experiences and opportunities, which lay strong foundations for future learning to occur.

We have an open door policy and welcome families in Ruawai and the surrounding communities to call in and have a look around our fantastic modern facility.

Our hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm.

Our teachers are Teresa Robertson (Head Teacher), Chanelle McLaughlin, Lisa Matthews, Bonnie Lindsay (Lunch Cover) and Kyla Johnson is the Office Administrator.

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Tangowahine School

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Tangowahine School is a growing school, with authentic values that reflect the nature of our rural community. We pride ourselves on providing relevant educational opportunities for our students, including a focus on integration of ICT and numerous educational opportunities outside of the classroom. Our children thrive in our rural setting, with extensive grounds to explore. Small class sizes provide our students with every opportunity to learn in a safe and inclusive setting.

We offer our young people personalised teaching in a caring, safe environment Rodney College is a school that values and provides: • high academic achievement within a learning focused environment • an individualised approach to tracking, monitoring and reporting learner academic progress • a culture of respect, responsibility and restorative practice • the opportunity to develop talents and interests in a wide range of sporting, cultural, leadership and service experiences • a culture of acceptance and understanding of cultural diversity through our innovative international student programme • clear pathways for school leavers towards university, tertiary and employment through our strong Gateway and Academic Counselling programmes

“A school of quality and heart”

What our students have to say about our school: “We have an eco-hut that we sit in and watch the birds. We have an awesome playground with a flying fox.” Josh (Year 7) “We have an orchard and vegetable gardens, which we look after. When the fruit and vegetables are ready we collect them and use them for baking or take them home to share with our families.” Devante (Year 4) “We go on lots of school trips. We get to try lots of new art ideas and we are making a big mosaic for our school entrance.” Shannan (Year 5) Perspective students and their families are encouraged to call in and visit us.

To learn more about our school join our group on Facebook, or contact us on 094397032.

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The current courses provided are Basic Computing, Eating on a Budget and Learn to play Ukelele.

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We also offer Workplace Literacy to employers who require tuition/ support to upskill their employees, and can work with apprentices who require help to complete the theory component of their apprenticeship.

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A fees free programme designed to give people the necessary tools to meet their financial potential could be held in Dargaville from next month.

However, at least 30 students need to sign up for the Certificate in Money Management (CMM) to make it a viable option.

The Te Wananga o Aotearoa course, delivered by Multiskill, is a comprehensive course that encourages people to look at their personal finances and future investments. Applicable to all New Zealanders, regardless of age or income, the course covers topics such as attitudes to money, debt management, insurance, family trusts, equities and sharemarkets, retirement planning and Kiwisaver.

“It almost sounds too good to be true but I honestly get people coming up to me and saying ‘this course changed my life!’,” says Jodie Hannam, from Multiskill.

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“Te Wananga get really involved too. They really want their students to succeed and will go that extra mile to help.” The level 3 course consists of four compulsory modules and much of

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Students also meet once a week for three hours and workshops are held to support student learning. All resources required to complete the programme are supplied.

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When the dog’s away, the cat will play …

Guten tag, readers. It’s me, Hermyn tha Jermin, the cat what looks afta the mice on the proppitty.

Guten tag, readers, and salutations from your new feline correspondent!

Master Billy, the ever-loquacious Border Collie and loyal companion to the kommandant of this farm, has met with an unfortunate accident — one which I assure you that I had no part in! It seems the big lug took it upon himself to wrangle a bad-tempered bull back into

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type!” On the contrary! With faithful human servants like my pet Sharlene to feed and groom me, I have had ample time to learn all about your primitive technology. There are so many cats on your human internet it’s amazing you haven’t worked out that we run the place yet. Why do you think that dangly thing is called a maus, anyhow?

In any case, between the torrential downpour which almost flooded our rural idyll this week, the pleasures of proper football on the television (us cats approve of soccer. Though the ball should ideally be substituted for yarn), and the kommandant’s trip down to Fieldays, I have had the whole place largely to myself. Plenty of breathing space, mice to chase, all the leftovers I can purr for — in fact, if it wasn’t for the soggy damp this would be a cat’s paradise right now. I toyed with the idea of jumping up on the back of the big red quad and essaying a mission of reconnaissance, but a drip from the back door sill quite put me off my game.

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I begin to fondly recall his vile smell, his incessant slobbering, his spelling mistakes — ahh, that must be it!

The cold and damp have affected my sensitive brain! Because there could be no way that a proud, aristocratic cat like me would actually (ahem) miss a mutt like Billy, could there?

Except, like everyone else here on the farm, I must confess, dear reader, that I do.

Ach, well — as you Kiwis say ‘no worries’, eh? He’ll be feeling better soon.

Now, to go online and order that case of catnip mice! What was Sharlene’s credit card number again?

Yours faithfully etc, Herman the German Editor’s Note: Billy will be back next week. 

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‘Grandad, when I grow up how do I become a farmer?’

Grandad pondered for a moment and said: ‘well grandson, it is a bit different from my day. In previous generations, many parents transferred farms to the eldest son. I guess you could either marry a farmer’s daughter, inherit a farm or work your way up the ladder to farm ownership. While farming is the backbone of the country, in today’s world that has become a real problem due to the length of time it takes, and farm profitability can be low due to market fluctuations’. The grandson then asked grandad if at times there is no money in it, why do you farm? ‘Well, my boy, usually people who work the land have a spiritual connection. Our family farm belonged to my grandfather. The spiritual value of the land is more important to me than its monetary value.

Farmers of New Zealand is planning to hold a succession plan workshop with Ian Blackman a practicing lawyer passionate about the rural sector. He is well known for his rural expertise in dealing with farm trusts and what is required to ensure a successful farm succession plan.

There are also numerous training institutions. Among them is Telford — a Division of Lincoln University.

Telford is based six kilometres from Balclutha in South Otago on a 921 hectare commercial farming enterprise.

It offers real farming experience for its students. Telford also has over 30 diverse correspondence courses, so no matter where you live in New Zealand, you can enrol.

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years and the Telford Cup for Enterprise was donated by them.

The sentiment behind the Telford Cup for enterprise is based on William Telford’s own enterprising prowess in 1861 — coming to New Zealand from England as many of our ancestors did in the mid 1800s to begin a new and prosperous life.

William Telford was born in Cumberland in 1817 and worked his way out to Australia as a ship’s carpenter at the age of 23. He married Mary Borthwick and in 1861 purchased land in South Otago steadily building up his flock of sheep from 1,708 in 1861 to

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fraternity and governed by men and women with his enduring strengths, leadership qualities and vision.

Enterprising means ‘showing initiative and a willingness to undertake new, often risky, projects’. By acknowledging William Telford’s enterprising abilities, Farmers of New Zealand are offering a Telford graduate a financial gift along with this trophy to kick-start their enterprise and fulfil a dream. It could be spent on buying livestock, purchasing marketing, financial or operational planning expertise, further study, startup costs of a new venture, or securely invested until the ‘right‘ opportunity presents itself.

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18,000 by 1888. In 1867 he bought more land here at Otanomomo and by 1869 had completed the homestead for a price of £3,000.

William died in 1888 when he was 71, leaving his son Thomas to take over as head of the family. The next generation presented the property to the Telford Farm training Institute by Act of Parliament. It was designed to provide training for young people who wished to work on farms. We are most certain that William Telford would be ecstatic if he could see his property today and know that it supports the practical and theoretical training of young people in the land-based industries, is the centre for many research and development projects, is a regional monitor farm closely scrutinised by the farming

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WINDOW & DOOR repairs — Seals, latches, stays, wheels, hinges, locks, glass & glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 – Kevin Sowter or email: windowanddoors@xnet.co.nz. Window & Door Services Ltd.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Post Hole Borer • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

Cars For Sale Need a cheap new Car?

$0 Deposit $50 a week All Types.

Simple, reliable, affordable

Got an old car? No Wof, No Rego, No Problems

$3000

for your trade in Txt/ph Ash 021 959757

Situations Vacant KIMS HAIR @ Parkview Motel, Senior Stylist/ Manager. Looking for a senior stylist with min of 3 years experience as a Manager and stylist at a unisex salon. Must have clear criminal record and drug testing. Must be able to fulfil full hairdressing services. Good references, trustworthy and people skills, be able to bring in new clientèle. Contact Kim, email: kimde3@gmail.com.

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant Childcare/Educators required • Work from your own home • Care for children 0-6yrs • Flexible hours • On job training

North Kidz Homebased Childcare Phone: 0508 244 532 Email: northkidz@gmail.com

Family store VOLUNTEER STAFF NEEDED We are looking for a team of people to help us operate the Dargaville Family Store on a voluntary basis.

We will be holding an open day at the store on Friday, June 20 between 10:00am and 2:00pm for people interested in helping out.

The store is located at 42b Normanby Street, next to the clock tower.

This is an opportunity to meet our new store manager and find out what is involved as a volunteer with the Sallies.

We are particularly keen to hear from people with retail experience who can work with minimum supervision.

Alternatively... If you would like to help us help others!

PLEASE contact Jonathan Platt at our Whangarei branch on 09 438 3623 to register your interest.

Note: The Family Store will re-open for business on Tuesday July 1st.

Be part of Dargaville’s award-winning FORD team

OFFICE MANAGER REQUIRED

Full time, permanent position Computer literacy and accounting experience a big advantage.

Immediate start with on-site training provided.

Apply in person to Lindsay West, Dealer Principal, Dargaville Ford with CV and references.

Dargaville Ford

54 Normanby Street, DARGAVILLE P: 09 439 7315 • dargavilleford.co.nz Lindsay 09 439 7152 or 027 499 1516

Lawrence Agriculture Ltd OPERATIONS MANAGER An exciting opening has arisen due to our expansion and growing needs for a dynamic, organized person with exceptional communication skills to become an integral part of our team to oversee the management, planning and successful running of our seasonal maize & grass silage cultivation and harvesting operation.

The successful applicant will report and initially work closely with the managing director, as well as working closely with staff, existing and new clients.

Key roles will be:• Management of existing clients and development of new • Coordinating all facets of seasonal harvests • Management of permanent, seasonal and sub contracting staff • Crop agronomy and assessment • Management of all aspects of our Contract Growing operation • Staff recruitment and management • Marketing • Health & Safety implementation and maintenance • Optimise operational efficiency throughout the business Key strengths required:• Excellent communication skills • Exceptional organisational abilities • Mechanically minded • Ability to work to time frames • Passion for the Agricultural Industry • Some knowledge and/or experience in the agricultural sector • Self motivation • Self management and initiative • Ability to prospect for new business Email CV by 24th June to fert@xtra.co.nz. ATTN: Graeme (contact by email only please).

Nurseries and Plants

Got2Go Got2Go Plants

Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd

Locally owned and operated native plant Nursery

• Re-Vegetation • Riparian Planting • Hedging • Shelterbelts • Wetlands •Ornamentals & Specimen Trees This weeks specials: Purple Ake Ake $3.50 Coprosma Robusta $3.50 Pittosporum Karo $3.00 Rengarenga 50cents Delivery service available Open Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm Phone 09 439 4223 www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

Pohutukawa flaxes 10 varieties Grasses – 10 var.

Pittosporum Manuka Red / White Corokias Tree Dahlia Comprosmas

ALL $5

55 West Coast Rd Te Kopuru 9–4pm Wednesday to Sunday

09 439 5556

Work Wanted BUILDER - BRIAN Wilson. Fences, decks, alterations & additions, retaining walls, painting, maintenance etc. Jobs big and small. Phone 09 431 3101 or 021 0257 6521.

ROOFING

For repairs or replacements of your roof or spouting, Call us today for a free onsite consultation

 0800 326 123

Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Septic Tank Services

KAIPARA Septic Tank Cleaning From $350 per tank Ph 027 495 4672 Public Notices ACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee.

Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

REGISTERED YOUR team? Trivial pursuit evening, 21st June, 7.30pm Dargaville Club. Raising money for Western Sharks. Great fun, great prizes!

Call 09 439 8211 now!

AGM Kauri Coast Development Board Monday 23rd June

DENISE CLARK

at 5:15pm

Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Lifestyler House, River Rd, Dargaville

Phone

09 439 6068 Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

All Welcome

Northern Wairoa Veterinary Club Society

AGM

Tuesday June 24th 7.30pm at the Vintage Machinery Clubrooms at Harding Park Dargaville

Gasfitters Craftsman gas fitters available.

For all your gas installations & maintenance requirements.

Service agents for Rinnai & Bosch.

 0800 326 123 Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

09 439 1505 027 614 6309

Homekills

Dargaville Community

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

Charitable Trust Cinema FIFTH SHORT FILM COMPETITION

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami

4 categories, Cash prizes for each category.

Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette

Entry forms from ANZAC Theatre or from Jacoba jacobap@xtra.co.nz For further information phone Jacoba 09 439 7356 or text 027 441 9924 Get your cameras rolling.

Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Entries close 31 July 2014

Have some fun being creative or depicting the Kaipara!

KAIPARA EMPLOYMENT GROUP

thanks you for a great DHS Employment and Career’s Day We would like to thank all those who participated and supported the DHS Employment and Career’s day held recently at the DHS. Also thanks to Ruawai College and Opononi School for attending.

Daryl Tregida Builders, Farrand & Mason, Newman Engineering, Lifestyler, Douglas Logging, Silverfern Farms, Anz Bank, BNZ Bank, Doug Carter, Fibre Hair, De Bruin accountants, Gilmore Brown, Northpower, Marcel Motors, Ashlee Wati, Competenz, Kimberly Stuggin, Sarah Searle (Farming ITO), Alana Searle, Nga Ripo, Toll.

Special thanks to: Murray Taylor (Muzza), from Gough’s who supplied us with a forklift again for the day, Stephen Thomas from Toll who spoke to the school assembly, Fire Brigade, Rotary for sponsoring the event, our photographer Alice, Daniel for the filming and editing of the video, DHS for hosting the event, Claudia Guthrie for co-ordinating with us, the catering team for an awesome lunch.

This day is about promoting the local business community and opening our young adult’s eyes to career opportunities in our local area.

Have a look at this link it is a video of some of our young workers talking about > goo.gl/Udkcpa working and living in a small town.  — If you would like to be part of this next year, you can contact Andrew at Wade Concrete Products on 09 439 8151.

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Great opportunity for a commercial investment, excellent main road corner site, plenty of passing traffic. Large window display spaces. Side entrance for loading area. Currently rented out as Munns Flooring Xtra. The property has been in the family for many years. The time is right for someone else to take ownership of a prime commercial site NOW! Land area 410m², floor area 360m². Original building 1920, new part is 1969.

Friday 11 July 1.00pm Ray White Office 6 Poto Street Dargaville Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20404 | 09 439 7575

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3 bedroom home, aluminium joinery, fenced. Has been a good rental property for many years. Rent return of $210 per week.

Vendors are motivated and this property is seriously for sale. Right of way section needs a lot of tender loving care.

Fri 20 June 1.00pm | Ray White Office 6 Poto Street Dargaville Open Home Thu 19 June 5.00–5.30pm Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com

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rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20399 | 09 439 7575