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‘The failings are woeful’  by Paul Campbell

Northland MP, Mike Sabin, says he welcomed the opportunity to air the massive Kaipara District Council debt saga in parliament, saying those who made errors would be held responsible.

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The Kaipara District Council “I will leave no stone unturned as (Validation of Rates and Other Matters) it's who I am as a person and an exBill he sponsored to resolve five years policeman.” of illegal rates in the Kaipara region, had In parliament, he slammed the its first airing in the House last week former council for poor governance with members recording a huge 116 and also its auditors for approving the council's decisions. votes for, and just four against. "Legislation of this The Kaipara District nature is reflective Council collected of failures by those around $17 million of rates unlawfully after entrusted by ratepayers The council secretly doubling the to serve their district." cost of the Mangawhai The Bill will now go to failings are Wastewater Scheme the Local Government in 2006. and Environment woeful. There are It made errors in Select Committee, three inquiries setting rates between which will hold hearings 2006 and 2012, and in the Kaipara. underway and I rates then increased Mr Sabin says he approach this as by 31 per cent, is seeking answers prompting a rates as to how, with an ex-detective. strike and widespread such longstanding We need to protest. These errors and deep-seated could only be corrected compliance and other establish many through legislation. fundamental financial things before “The council failings mismanagement are woeful. There issues, KDC could moving on to are three inquiries get clean audits year the next stage underway and I after year. approach this as an “It would not be ex-detective. We need appropriate for me to to establish many comment on the OAG things before moving inquiry while it is onon to the next stage,” Mr Sabin said. going but I await with significant interest The legislation did not let council the outcome of inquiries into the failures officials off the hook, and those of this council and the roles that both who made errors would still be her office and Audit New Zealand held responsible. have played.”

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More muscle for the fire brigade  by Rose Rees-Owen

Farmer Barry Shine donated around $3,000 worth of Stihl products from Godfrey’s Chainsaws and Mowers to the Dargaville Fire Brigade.

Farewell for bus driver

 by Rose Rees-Owen

Before sole driver for Main Coachline,Pieter Fakkers, makes his last bus trip to Auckland on June 30 he will attend an afternoon tea put on by community organisations.

 Pieter Fakkers will make his last bus trip to Auckland June 30, 5pm

p From Left: Station officer, Jason Campbell with farmer, Barry Shine, and owner of Godfrey’s Chainsaws and Mowers, Trevor Gwillim

“It’s a really good organisation run by volunteers,” says Barry. He received the package after purchasing a Toyota Hilux during a Fieldays promotion. “I already had all the gear so I decided to give it to a worthy cause.” Station officer, Jason Campbell, says it’s “generosity to a tee” and adds the donation was “out of the blue.” The package which includes a combisystem engine with a hedge trimmer, line trimmer and blower attachments will be raffled off to go towards rescue equipment. The brigade are fundraising to upgrade a thermal imaging camera which can cost between $15,000 and $20,000. “It isn’t in the NZ Fire Service budget so we have to self fund it.” The camera will allow firefighters to see ‘hot spots’ through smoke, darkness, or heatpermeable barriers.

Other benefits include the ability to pick up body heat enabling the brigade to locate a person in need of rescue. “It will not only benefit the community but surrounding volunteer fire brigades as we all work closely together.” Jason says that with up to 250 callouts a year the equipment is invaluable and adds donations are not the only way to support the brigade. “We are always on the lookout for new recruits — men or women — and you don’t have to give up your life. We always say family comes first, work second and the brigade third.” Jason says it’s hard to pinpoint one thing he gets out of being part of the brigade but adds the satisfaction of helping someone in need is indescribable. The brigade plan to raffle off the Stihl products after their centennial in September.

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‘The failings are woeful’ Parliament is now very aware of the issues, and that nothing will be swept under the table.” Mr Sabin added that the council accepts mistakes were made and that it needed parliament’s support to correct the situation. The Bill does not absolve anyone of responsibility for the decisions that led to those errors. “I would not support this legislation if that was the case. Bringing the Bill to parliament gives constituents the opportunity to have their say, and I encourage people to make a submission. The Mangawhai residents and Ratepayers Association chair, Bruce Rogan, says “the association’s position is that there should not be a Bill. “Our position is that the Bill is a breach of democracy and it should not have been introduced while a ratepayers case against the council has yet to come

James Brackenbury from Dargaville and the Kauri Coast Information Pod has been co-ordinating with Ann Lupton from the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club to give Pieter and his wife Audrey a farewell. “He’s retiring after 20 years driving from Auckland to Dargaville and we thought we would give his regular customers a chance to say thank you for his loyal service to the community,” says James. “He’s a good man and I’m grateful that he dropped off and picked up guests that stayed at Park View Motel.” Writer of the Kaipara Konnection newsletter, John MacDonald, says most members of the community have used Pieter’s service over the years and will be sad to see the bus service close. Held at the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club in Harding Park, James encourages everyone to come along at 1.30pm, June 30 and say thank you. “Everyone is welcome — come along and bring a plate — tea will be provided by the machinery club,” says James. ¢

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Tane Mahuta holds his own u by Sheri O’Neill

Waipoua Forest’s esteemed tree is amongst august company in this month’s reissue of Lonely Planet’s authoritative travel guide, 1,000 Ultimate Sights. The publication presents 100 ‘Top Ten’ lists of the world’s manmade marvels and natural wonders, ranking Tane Mahuta among the ‘Most Iconic Trees’, which include the Lebanese Cedars of God, California’s General Sherman sequoia, Sri Maha Bodhi in Sri Lanka and Major Oak in Sherwood Forest. Lonely Planet notes the kauri dieback threat and instructs visitors to clean their shoes before and after their visit. Caused by the fungus-like organism Phytophthora taxon Agathis (PTA), kauri dieback symptoms include yellowing leaves, thinning canopy, dead branches and lesions bleeding resin on the lower trunk. PTA infects the tree through its roots via humans, animals and vehicles, and so far there is no known cure. With a $5M Ministry for Primary Industries research fund ending next year and no guarantee of the further $15M scientists say is required to get on top of the disease, councils in affected areas face finding the cash for continued monitoring, protection and research. Tane Mahuta suffered major root damage by visitor trampling prior to the installation of a protective boardwalk, and Waipoua Forest Trust ecologist, Stephen King, still considers the tree in vulnerable recovery mode. During the recent drought it shed more foliage than was usual during summer, leading to the application of thousands of litres

of water to its roots, hoping to ease any stress. Mr King has said closures might need to be imposed for those tracks that have exposed roots or do not yet have boardwalks installed. Another concern is funding more effective hygiene measures — any chemical fully effective against the disease may be damaging to the trees. “One option is to supply plastic footwear to visitors that can be steam cleaned.” With an estimated 250,000 visitors to Waipoua and its giant trees every year, Shane Lloyd of Copthorne Hokianga says any extensive closure would be disastrous for tourism. “The forests are a major hook and if they’re out of the loop there would be dramatic effects, not just to Kaipara, but all of Northland.” But with only 1% of original kauri forest remaining, he says protection is the priority. “If the trees go, the tourists will anyway.”

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Songstress fronts surf appeal

Singer-songwriter Jamie McDell is encouraging Kiwis to support Surf Life Saving’s inaugural Winter Appeal from June 17–30. After releasing her debut album, Six Strings and a Sailboat, in November last year, beach-lover Jamie, who has family ties to Mangawhai, put her own surf lifeguard qualification to good use on summer patrol in the Coromandel. She says the Winter Appeal aims to raise awareness of the lifeguards who give up p Surf Life Saving ambassador, Jamie McDell their summer to keep others safe at the boat training camps,” she says. “The beach, with last season around 3,000 signature red and yellow patrol flags are volunteers nationally spending over a common sight on our beaches but Surf 200,000 hours patrolling 80 beaches Life Saving needs your support to keep and saving more than 1,600 lives. them there.” “Even in the off-season we are Text WINTER to 4483 to automatically continuously training, whether it’s donate $3 or visit www.surflifesaving. swimming, first aid, or inflatable rescue org.nz to make a donation online. ¢

Kaipara’s volunteers make good citizens  by Sheri O’Neill

With this week designated Volunteer Awareness Week, nominations are being called for this year’s Kaipara Citizens Awards, to be presented in August. Three awards have been presented each year since 2001, and 36 names, representing a variety of services and countless voluntary hours, feature on honours boards in the foyers of the Kaipara District Council’s offices. “I have been very impressed by the people in the Kaipara community who give of their time to help others, without any thought of reward or even recognition,” says KDC commissioner, Colin Dale. “Meals on wheels, helping the disabled and disadvantaged, fundraising, supporting amateur sports; there are so many ways that I see unassuming volunteers making Kaipara a better place. “These awards are one small way in which we can recognise some and show all volunteers that we really appreciate

their contribution, so please think of someone and put in a nomination.” Nominations will remain confidential and can be made until July 15, with forms available from the council’s Dargaville or Mangawhai offices, by calling 0800 727 059 or at www.kaipara.govt.nz. ¢

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 More than 100 people watched the Matariki Fire Show performed by Circus Kumarani. Manager, Jenny Huriwai, says performing to a home crowd in Dargaville was ‘awesome.’ The show was divided into seven sections to symbolise the star constellation, the Seven Sisters, also known as Matariki, and covered topics including gathering, planting, harvesting. Photo: James Brackenbury

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June 2013

sidents To all Kaipara District Council re rs need to update you on.

ione There are several matters the Commiss

dation of The Kaipara District Council (Vali Rates and Other Matters) Bill: Bill had its first

ion of Rates and Other Matters) The Kaipara District Council (Validat ort with 12 June. The Bill drew cross-party supp reading in Parliament on Wednesday Local the to ion and 4 opposed. It was referred 116 members voting for its introduct ort supp ent's iam Committee. Subject to Parl Government and Environment Select into back ncil Cou rict Dist more step to get our continuing, its final passing will be one good shape. unimpressed debate pulled no punches. They were The ten members who spoke in this sed by the pres unim were the Bill addresses. They by the Council's history of errors that ingly seem tors audi that sed pres They were unim Council’s history of poor governance. were going off the rails. did not raise a red flag when matters point g legislation that is retrospective. This Parliamentarians do not enjoy supportin noted, also kers spea e sam the as the House. Yet, was made by most MP’s who spoke in of ngs faili required as a last resort to deal to the validating legislation is unfortunately . Council in the years 2006 to 2012 others, in this case the Kaipara District ounding the Commissioners, asking questions surr A number of people have emailed the Bill.

matters is Kaipara accept that addressing these "I hope that ratepayers all across the of all rests inte best y, something that is in the necessary to bring clarity and certaint ry of histo the in ce rnan and sorry error of gove moving through and beyond a very sad not does bill This r. clea e quit to make something this fine district. I do, however, want ough Alth did. it if ort supp I ld wou rs and nor absolve those responsible for these erro all ularities I want to assure the House and irreg the edy rem to nt this bill is importa the g ildin bility is just as important in the rebu ratepayers of this district that accounta Kaipara as any part of this process." a submission, Bill. We urge you to do so by way of You will have a chance to support the ns. We issio ironment Committee calls for subm when the Local Government and Env ry. histo of our error ridden rating need this legislation to tidy up this part

What does the Bill do?

ters which ric rating errors. It validates certain mat This Bill addresses a number of histo Councils. were processed incorrectly by earlier

the The Auditor General’s Report on : Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme

cated that General put out a press release that indi In early May, the Office of the Auditor in her ed nam consulting with affected parties the Auditor General was about to start to. red adhe are processes of natural justice pending report. This is to ensure that of the iality, on 23 May, the Chief Executive Under strict requirements for confident lvement invo s ncil’ Cou to e relat that rt repo the draft Council received certain sections of al factu its on ncil the opportunity to comment in the Scheme. This is to give the Cou t on whether: accuracy, and in particular to commen ; • The facts have been stated correctly

What does it mean for me?

on you. passing of this Bill will have no impact If you are current with your rates, the legal”, the not “are r rates on the grounds that they For those who are refusing to pay thei . them that you are obliged to pay passing of the Bill will leave no doubt

proper Does the Bill sweep alleged im e carpet? practice of the Council under th rs. It is not the best way to deal with rating type erro No. This Bill is the most transparent ounding and project management questions surr way to deal with the decision making itor Aud The so. do to and it does not attempt the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme, blew me Sche this of cost the ay delving into why General has a major inquiry underw out.

Parliament Is Kaipara the only Council that uses validating legislation for?

essing a by Councils. In fact Parliament is proc No. Rating errors are made too often District an Tasm the – now ncil an District Cou similar piece of legislation for the Tasm Bill. Certain Rates) Council (Validation and Recovery of

What has Mike Sabin got to do

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; • Any relevant facts have been omitted eyed; and • Any unfair inference has been conv • Their conclusions are reasonable.

ived ions of the draft report that it has rece The Council is now reviewing the sect of ents itor General. Given the requirem and once done, will respond to the Aud ress of prog the to if you have questions relating confidentiality placed on the Council, ce of the Auditor General. this report, you should contact the Offi scheme, the Auditor General’s inquiry into this We look forward to the completion of where culpability might fall. the discovery of what went wrong, and

Sincerely

Your Commissioners John Robertson Chairman of Commissioners

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Member of a Local Bill. Such a Bill needs a local Legislation like this is wrapped up in n, was Sabi e Mik nd, thla of Parliament for Nor Parliament to sponsor it. The Member n he Whe so. do to ed agre He ld assist with this. asked by the Commissioners if he wou d: iament, he note spoke introducing the Bill into the Parl

Chairman John Robinson QSD

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Colin Dale CNZM. JP.

Dealing with the past Now that Parliament has the Bill in its hands, Commissioners urge those who are still withholding rates to reconsider their position. Concerns of all ratepayers over the dismal historic performance of the Kaipara District Council have been recognised by Parliamentarians across all parties. Parliament is now helping to resolve matters raised in the Bill. The Auditor General’s inquiry is progressing. If withholding rates was meant to achieve getting the attention of higher authorities, it has done this.

Parliament after all is, “the highest Court in the land”.

To contact us To contact the Kaipara District Council, you should call 09 439 3123, or e-mail council@kaipara.govt.nz To contact the Commissioners, please contact the Council or email commissioners@kaipara.govt.nz Should you wish to communicate with Chairman John Robertson, please contact the Council or e-mail John at jrobertson@kaipara.govt.nz.

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OBITUARY

Edith (Johnny) Jones A former Matron of Dargaville Hospital has died in Dargaville aged 98 years. Edith St. Martin Jones, always known locally as Johnny, was daughter of school teacher Janie and Fraser Jones a farmer and fisherman. Johnny was born at their farm under the shadow of Mount Taranaki/Egmont. When she was eight Fraser became ill so Janie took a sole charge position at Pouto School and the family moved north. Johnny remembered, ‘I had to leave that happy lifestyle when I went to Whangarei High School. The best part was going home for the holidays.’ Childhood days roaming around Pouto probably put Johnny on the path of always seeking new adventures, an enthusiasm that lasted all her life. At age sixty-eight she even crewed on the sailing ship Spirit of Adventure. ‘We didn’t need to climb the mast, but of course we did.’ Farming with her father and brother

Murray kept her at Pouto until 1936 when she started nursing training. After a time in Blenheim, Johnny joined the Army as a Nursing Sister. It was 1941 and she was soon aboard a hospital ship bringing wounded troops back from the Middle East. After two trips she was off to New Caledonia to help set up a hospital for soldiers there. With the war over Johnny nursed in Kawakawa before coming back to Dargaville Hospital. Eventually in 1969, she became Matron. Retiring in 1975 to look after her mother, Johnny became very involved

in the Dargaville community. In 1989 Johnny was elected National Council of Women’s Woman of the Year and in 2002 won a Kaipara District Council Citizen’s Award. She was a member of Citizens Advice Bureau, Civilian Maimed Association, a founding member of Dargaville’s Red Cross, life member of an Indoor Bowling Club, played golf, earned an RSA Long Service Award, and became a tireless, committed member of the Anglican Church. She sang in the Church choir, and Kauri Chorus group. Music has always been an important part of Johnny’s life. ‘I strummed my

banjo-ukelele half way around the world, starting sing-songs on ships, trucks and in other places. We could always lift spirits lampooning things that might have otherwise got us down.’ In her memoirs she wrote, ‘I have been honoured to share my memories, as many could have given accounts of much better lives than mine’. Edith Jones has lived a long life of service to others and few people have achieved more than she has done.

Support for the supporters  by Sheri O’Neill

The nationwide annual appeal this month is a time to recognise and support the work of St John. With three ambulance stations supporting the needs of the people of Kaipara, it’s also a good time to see how Kaipara people can assist St John, apart from subscribing or donating. Maungaturoto and Kaiwaka St John are currently

p Dargaville St John volunteer, Genea Evans, makes sure the ambulance is ready to roll

launching a volunteer recruitment drive. “We’ve always had a very strong volunteer base but at the moment we’re doing it tough to provide a local ambulance service,” says station manager, Stephen Rosser. He says that with a steady increase in emergency callouts — over 850 last year — and an increase in personal and family commitments for some volunteers, remaining staff are putting in a lot of hours. “We need additional volunteers if we are to continue providing a 24 hour service. People will always get an ambulance, but if it has to respond from Whangarei, Bream Bay or Dargaville it will take longer.” He says the skills and knowledge acquired volunteering for St John can be helpful in the workplace and the family, in some cases leading to a career, and he encourages anyone interested to contact him to discuss possibilities.

Elaine McCracken, of Dargaville St John, says that people may not realise that there are also things they can do besides becoming a duty officer. “People can make a huge difference to our operations simply by providing support at the station. A long list of vehicle and equipment checks are done by the officers at the beginning of each shift, and assistance with other chores can, unbelievably, make a difference to any ambulance callout. Mopping floors and damp dusting shelves all help our people that are out there saving lives. Time is precious.” Other volunteers are needed for the St John’s Caring Caller and Friends of the Hospital services. “We’re also planning to set up pet visits for the rest homes, so will soon be on the lookout for interested people and their pets,” she says. If any community groups are keen to learn more, she says they have officers available to talk about St John’s role. Contact: Dargaville 09 439 7581 Maungaturoto-Kaiwaka 021 231 6836. ¢

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E D U C AT I O N Teachers rewarded with apples

Mid-winter fun for Arapohue  by Sheri O’Neill

Arapohue School is the venue this week for a community get together on the shortest day of the year.

p Paparoa primary school student, Blue Pumipi learns mathematics through an Apple iPad, one of five donated by Vaughan and Auriel Jones. “This generous donation is unbelievable and the children of Paparoa Primary School are enjoying using them in their classroom programmes,” says principal Kim Tavinor, “students are learning mathematics, spelling and reading through apps that are both educational and fun to use.”

The winter solstice falls on Friday, June 21, at 5.04pm precisely, but organiser, Yvette Gilchrist of SKIP Kaipara, says the choice of date was coincidental. “But it’s appropriate,” she says, “because the solstice is about new growth and beginnings, and we want to do something positive for the community and promote their wonderful school.” She says all are welcome. “That’s parents, grandparents, friends, carers, past, present and future families.” Principal, Diana Russek, says the p Arapohue School pupils with principal, Diana Russek school roll has been climbing steadily since starting the new year with 11 pupils. The event will run from 10am–1pm with a range “We’re now at 18, with two new enrolments of free and fun activities and a sausage sizzle, with due in the next couple of months.” She says Circus Kumarani interactive sessions putting some the school receives fantastic support from the mid–winter colour in the playground. community and the get together is in support For information call 09 439 7513 or of that relationship. skipkaipara@gmail.com. ¢

Selwyn Park School 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

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. The school is also part of the Duffy Schools Program and we have regular visits from prominent high achieving Kiwi’s each term. This year we have been 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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E D U C AT I O N LETTER TO THE EDITOR On behalf of the organisers we would like to thank the businesses who supported the Employment and Careers Day held at the Dargaville High School on June 13th 2013. Whether being there in person or getting staff to represent your business, your commitment to making the day successful is very much appreciated. So to; Plumbing & Heating, Daryl Tregidga Builders, Dargaville Laser Electrical, BNZ, ANZ, Blondyz, Farrand & Mason, Marcel Motors, Newman Engineering, Countdown, Silverfern farms, DOC, Dargaville Honda, Farming, Northpower, and all the ITO’s Thank You.

A special thanks to Stephen Thomas from Toll United who arrived from Auckland in time for Wednesday mornings full school assembly who spoke to the students about their futures, to Murray from Gough for providing a forklift for the students to operate, to Claudia Guthrie and Prue Burnette for organising the school and catering side of things, to Dylan Hansen and his roving crew of filmmakers interviewing and editing the final cut from hours of filming to minutes, to the businesses who gave their time and personnel who spoke to these filmmakers, to Rotary for sponsoring the day. THANK YOU. Kaipara Employment for Youth

Young people and employment connected  by Rose Rees-Owen

Dargaville high school students eyed up potential work opportunities at the Local Employers and Trades Day run by Kaipara Employment for Youth.

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p Dargaville High School Students check out their career options at a Local Employers and Trades Day

True To Our Trust 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. 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 student-ownership 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. Next Term 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 to develop!

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Local businesses including Nor thpower, Depar tment of Conservation, Countdown, BNZ and ANZ set up stalls letting students know their options after school. Students were shown a video made by year 13 budding filmmakers, Josh Welsh and Eric Comber. They interviewed businesses asking for their advice on first time employment. Attitude was the most important attribute for employers and that was backed up by exhibitors. Terangi Williams at the BNZ stall left school at 16 and doesn’t have a university qualification however BNZ employed her recognising her people skills and attitude. Kaipara Employment

for Youth’s after school contact, Pauline Taylor, says it’s about connecting young people with jobs and letting them know there are opportunities in their hometown available. “We want to make sure young people aren’t lost at the end of the school system and let them know that there are career paths in Kaipara.” The organisation has had funding from Rotary and has been operating for 18 months in connection with Gateway coordinator and careers advisor for the high school, Claudia Guthrie-Oehlinger. They are currently in the process of creating a database of all the businesses who employ people to help connect youth with employment. ¢

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Whangarei Boys’ High School is now taking new enrolments for 2014 at its boarding hostel, Carruth House. On June 19, from 5.30pm, the hostel is welcoming students, families and caregivers who are interested in joining Carruth.

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“If you are asking yourself what is best for your 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,” said director of boarding, Tom Harvey. “In addition to academic options, our boys are able to pursue their sporting, cultural and musical interests while living here.” The hostel has around 20 spaces for 2014. “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. “Our open evening is a good opportunity to meet the staff and boys, ask any questions, tour the hostel and enjoy some good food,” added senior housemaster, Kiri Hauraki. Whangarei Boys’ High School prides itself on offering a wide and varied curriculum to their boys, from the strongly academic to the vocationally focused. 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 Tom or Kiri at 09 430 4179 or email t.harvey@wbhs.school.nz

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HAvE YOu CONSIdEREd tHE BENEfItS Of BOARdING SCHOOL? Boarding School develops: Self confidence, social and interpersonal skills, independence, self discipline and good study habits. Boarding at WBHS enables boys to fully participate in all academic, sporting and cultural opportunities the school has to offer. For catering purposes, please contact Tom Harvey (09) 430 4179, email: t.harvey@wbhs.school.nz to confirm your attendance and to indicate numbers attending.

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Lupton House Boarding Hostel for Students of Whangarei Girls’ High School Invites applications for Year 9, 10 and 11 students for 2014

Lupton House offers residents: • Learn valuable life and people skills & independence • Enjoy being part of a stable extended family that can build confidence & self esteem • Participate in a wide range of social & sporting activities • Work in a supportive & dedicated study environment • Develop close & lasting friendships • Enquire about the boarding bursary options available • Hostel Open Evening; Thursday 8th August 2013 @ 7.30pm (To coincide with Whangarei Girls’ High School Open Evening for new 2014 students) The hostel is located on grounds directly adjacent to the School. Lupton House provides homely accommodation for approximately 90 residents from Year 9 through to Year 13. Prep or homework is compulsory for 1 ½ hours for all year levels 4 days per week. Lupton House girls’ are expected to strive for excellence in all academic, sporting and cultural aspects of School life.

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End of an era for the Funky Fish  by Rose Rees-Owen

Owner of the Funky Fish, Beth Kelliher, says it’s time for a change, and has put the iconic cafe and bar in Baylys Beach up for sale. Beth bought the property, along with Dave and Kate Northover, in September, 2000. It was the Baylys Beach Store, and the trio along with staff members, Aym and Ditch Wade lived in one room onsite while they set up the cafe and bar. Dave was an excellent chef, Kate a graphic designer who came up with the logo, and Beth had years of hospitality experience after travelling the world working in bars and restaurants to support herself. “There are so many places that you walk into and the ambiance is cold — we wanted to create somewhere warm and inviting.” It seems they have succeeded. When Beth announced the news the cafe was on the market on

Facebook, she was inundated with messages of grief and well wishes with one person commenting, ‘be proud Beth, you’ve really put the beach on the map’. Up and coming musicians have added the Funky Fish to their tours, they’ve hosted murder mystery nights and quiz nights, and for Beth moving on is a mixture of emotions. “I love this place — I really hope someone enthusiastic will take over and bring new fresh ideas and keep it going.” She says it would suit a young couple and she would like to stay on as an employee. Kate and Dave sold their share of the cafe around five years ago and Beth has been the sole owner.

p The Funky Fish staff From left: Aym Wade, Karla Olsen Ranger, Carolyn Gaylor, Pete O'Neill, Beth Kelliher (owner), Punnee Haigh, Steph Calder and Dan Collett. Absent Carol McCahan

For someone who loves to travel, the cafe has kept her from seeing her nephews in New York and visiting family in Germany and she is excited about the future. It’s listed with John Powell from First National in Dargaville, who sold the Funky Fish to the trio 12 and a half years ago. ¢

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• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

Quality workmanship guaranteed 3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

MOBILE SERVICE

PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz

Bookkeeping and administration services

Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172 E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

New patients welcome!

• Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

Les Sweeney Builders • New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions

Les Ph: 0274 972 929 A/H: 09 439 7524

Lyn’s Cake Creations Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small

love your smile

Phone Lyn

09 439 0751

30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz

www.lynscakecreations.com

WindoW & door ServiceS WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

Supply, InStallatIon & ServIcIng

For all your wIndow and door repaIrS

WINDOW & Supplied and Installed Before winter! DOOR 32 gladstone St, dargaville SERVICES Mob 027 275 0918, ph/Fax 09 439 6458

Latches • Stays • Sliding Door Wheels • Rubber Seals • Glass and Insect Mesh • Security Locks, Bolts & Stays

Established over 60 years your local funeral director Male and Female staff available to discuss all funeral arrangements Pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options

FREECALL 0800 66 77 47 199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS WRIGHT DESIGN

QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345

40+ years experience • All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0 Ask Brian for your discount 360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573 office 09 423 8092 or 09 431 2544 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz www.wrightdesign.co.nz

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER June 18 - 2013

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 25 June 2013 edition is 10am, Monday 24 June 2013. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

Public Notices

AIR FILTERS. Car & light commercial. Is yours blocked up? Inders Auto One Dargaville, phone 09 439 8219.

MUSIC AND Performers’ Group — meeting the first Thursday of every month. From 7pm to 10pm, informal, fun Blackboard Concert. Commercial B&B, 75 River Road, Dargaville. For further info phone 09 439 4361 or 021 439 697.

BRAKE DISC pads. Large range in stock. Inders Auto One Dargaville, phone 09 439 8219. RUBBER FLOOR Mats. Deep Dish, ideal for farm vehicles. Inders Auto One Dargaville, phone 09 439 8219. WATERPROOF SEAT Covers. Ideal for farmers & fishermen. Inders Auto One Dargaville, phone 09 439 8219.

WOODFIRES Full range of wood fires in store. excellent brands to suit all homes. We supply and install

 09 439 6123 • 102 Jervois St Dargaville • Mon to Fri 7am - 5pm

Heating SAYR VENTILATION & heat pump — Sales, service & installation. Free quotations. CALL US NOW BEFORE THE RUSH STARTS 09 431 2025 — 021 762 352. ENERGY SMART SOLUTIONS.

Badminton

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & Services. Make sure your chimney is clean for insurance purposes. It’s never too early to have your chimney, flue & fire box cleaned safety checked & repaired for winter. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376. Crawford Solutions.

6–7.30pm $2/night

Animal Accomodation

PAINTER, WALLPAPERING. Taking orders now for winter. Crawford Solutions. Phone 09 439 5289 A/H or 022 642 1376.

Nurseries & Plants

SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

Plants

Drive through oPeN

Landscaping, Shelter, from $1 – $6 55 West Coast Rd, Te Kopuru 9–4pm • Wednesday to Sunday

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz

Work Wanted SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service NO TOENAIL CUTTING 5 JULY–17 AUGUST

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

P. 09 439 6068

09 439 1505 027 614 6309

Situations Vacant

Nick Evans

Gasfitters

ArAngA School

MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief

09 439 5556

Office Administrator Part-time Position Available 3 days p/week, 4hrs per day

Applications are being called for position above.

For further information and a Job Description please contact the School 09 439 0634 or email principal@aranga.school.nz Applications close at noon

3rd July 2013 Wanted

SECOND HAND BOOKS fOr

Plunket Book Sale Collection Depot Plunket Rooms Dargaville

NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required.

Call at 5 Portland St or phone

09 439 8592

Property Maintenance

MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.

Got2Go 2Go

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL

Plunket Book Sale July 10th to 13th in Dargaville

ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

WHOLESALE PRICES for native plants from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. We have a great range of native and coastal tolerant plants available now. Further reductions off wholesale prices for purchases of 50 or more plants, delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm, or at other times by prior arrangement. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

Public Notices

09 439 2620 021 185 4856

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

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

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Weekly on Tuesday nights

Juniors Seniors (14yrs +)

7.30pm onwards $3/night Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance) Some racquets available ALL WELCOME Enquiries 022 013 5879

NORTHERN WAIROA A & P ASSOCIATION

ARAPOHUE SHOW Invites the general public to a public meeting in the Arapohue Hall on Monday 24th June 2013 at 7:00pm Agenda - To discuss the future direction of the Arapohue Show Contact Brian Hutchings 439 4998 or Nicky Poyner 439 5559

MATARIKI ON THE HILL Manu Aute

Kite Flying Day & Static Exhibition

SAturdAy 22nd June 2013 11.30am at Dargaville Museum - Harding Park Make a kite and WIn

Six Age Groups 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 12, 13 to 14, Senior School & Adult

Entries to Dargaville Museum by thursday June 20th Judging - Static kites on Friday 21st June Flying Competition Saturday 22nd June JoIn uS For A Fun dAy Free Museum Entry Sausage Sizzle Billy tea and Damper

Museum Quiz Hot Chips Raffles

Bus service closing Down

The sole driver of Main Coachline, Pieter Fakkers, says it’s time to retire and is set to close the bus service between Dargaville and Auckland in July. Sadly Pieter’s last trip is Sunday 30th 5.00pm Dargaville to Auckland. To thank Pieter and his wife, Audrey, for 20 years loyal service to our community we are having a very special afternoon tea at the Vintage Machinery Club Museum, Harding Park at 1.30pm Sunday 30 June. All welcome, please bring a plate More info call 0800 15 24 72

Public Notices

Jo’S Home Cookery For a taste of home

ASK FOR OUR SENIOR CITIZENS

bookings appreciated

$12 meal of the day All day till 7pm

Meals delivered on Tuesday only, phone in before 2pm Meal of the day – Please ask! $12 – roast of the day Try our hot soup/Seafood Chowder and much more! More parking + Disabled Special thanks to KDC and all that were responsible for our diagonal parking and the quick decision response

See Our SpeCialS bOarD For a taste of home cooking call today Open 7 Days – 11am–3.30pm, 6pm onwards

138 Victoria St, Dargaville • 09 439 5435

Leabourn Passenger Service Limited Come with us on our Annual Tour WAIKATO / HAMILTON SEPTEMBER 10TH TO 13TH Door to Door pickup and dropoff Phone for an Itinerary (09) 423 7416 We also have top seats available for top show “WICKED” Matinee Saturday 2nd November Phone now to secure your seats

(09) 423 7416

GROUP TRAVEL IS MILES BETTER Ph: 09 423 7416 or email: leabourns@xtra.co.nz

Extraordinary CounCil MEEting 1pm, Monday 1 July 2013 Pursuant to Section 46 (3) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the following meeting has been set down for 1pm, Monday 1 July 2013 and is open to the public. The meeting has been scheduled to consider the report on the tender responses for Contract 682- Roading Maintenance which will be considered as a public excluded item under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. There are no other items on the agenda. Council and Committee meetings are subject to change. For confirmation, or further information, of a particular meeting contact the Dargaville office (09 439 3123 or 0800 72 7059). Venue: Committee Room Council Office Hokianga Road Dargaville

June 18 - 2013

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Agricultural Training for New Zealand Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre has been successfully training Kiwis for agricultural careers since 1919 and has been training in Northland in partnership with NorthTec since January 2012. Using skills and knowledge gained at Taratahi, graduates have the opportunity to move into a rich and rewarding career in one of the world’s leading agricultural industries. Taratahi offers full-time courses, extra mural study, short courses and STAR/Gateway programmes as well as the Primary Industries Trades Academy (PITA). New courses starting next month include a 19-week Certificate in General Farm Skills (Level 3) course (Dargaville), a 40-week National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) Level 3 in Whangarei and a National Certificate in Agriculture – Level 4 (throughout Northland). Taratahi this month signed an agreement to become the Sharemilkers on Ian and Helen Hilford’s 232 hectare dairy farm in Titoki, providing Northland’s students with valuable on-site experience and knowledge and practising Taratahi’s real training on real farms’ philosophy. Taratahi Farm Business Manager Tony Dowman says Taratahi has been looking for the right dairy farm in Northland for the last 18 months. “We need to make sure that our students are experiencing all sorts of different farming situations and people because that is what they are going to be dealing with when they finish training with us and are in their first job on a farm,” Mr Dowman says. For more information, contact northland@taratahi.ac.nz; Freephone 0800GOFARM, or go to www.taratahi.ac.nz

Upcoming Agriculture Programmes for 2013 Qualification

Location

Length

National Certificate in Agriculture level 2 (General Skills)

Helensville Tauhoa Matakana Kaitaia Okaihau

9-12 weeks

National Certificate in Farming Level 2

Whangarei

Full year

Certificate in General Farm Skills Level 3

Dargaville Kaitaia

19 weeks

National Certificate in Fencing Level 3

Helensville Tauhoa

19 weeks

National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4

Throughout Northland

Full year

We are also running a holiday programme in July 2013 with a focus on the safe use of farm vehicles – location: Whangarei

Dargaville ForD

CELEbRAtING FIELDAyS wItH uNbEAtAbLE FIELDAyS DEALS!

The all New Kuga Trend ecoboost aWD

RRP $43,990 Less Special Discount $2,800 $41,190 + ORC

The all New Focus Trend

RRP $36,340 Less Special Discount $3,350 $32,990 + ORC

ranger 4/4 Xl Supercab with Flatdeck, Towbar, Mudflaps, Spoke Wheels, Pin Stripe

RRP $57,530 Less Special Discount $4,602 $52,928 + ORC

ask lindsay or anthony for a test drive. You won’t be disappointed by the experience.

Lower spec vehicles are also available in this promotion. A further discount will be given if the purchaser has an Elders, Farmlands or Federated Farmers Card. ALL PRiCES inCL GST - WhiLE SToCkS LAST

Dargaville Ford 54 Normanby Street DARGAVILLE P 09 439 7315 F 09 439 5961 dargavilleford.co.nz www.facebook.com/dargaville Lindsay 09 439 7152 or 027 499 1516 Anthony A/H 09 432 8968 or 027 439 7015

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