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The deputy leader of the National Party, Nicola Willis, addressed a large gathering in Dargaville last Friday, outlining some of her party’s plans if elected and voicing strong opposition to Three Waters.

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The other big question asked can’t afford it. What National by one guest at the meeting was is working on is other financing whether Kaipara Mayor Jason tools, and partnerships between Smith’s bid for the Northland central and local government, National Party candidacy would to make water upgrades be confirmed. affordable while allowing local However, the process of selecting communities to have a voice in a candidate is more complex than their own determination.” The other topic of contention a blessing from ranking party officials. Northlanders are in the was the regulatory pressures chase. With only 599 of the 600 faced by farmers as climate members needed to nominate a change adaptation rules drive candidate voluntarily, the local higher operating costs. National Party must wait for the “We would prefer farmers in entire voting process to play out. New Zealand to control their “As I look out across this vista, own destiny. We can reduce I think about the productive emissions here while sustaining capacity of New Zealand and the a world-leading agricultural industry,” said Ms Willis, in potential of this region,” Ms Willis reply to Federated Farmers’ said. “I want to make sure that New Zealand fulfils its potential.” John Blackwell. The National deputy’s speech Tax cuts were also under touched on the issue of inflation, p National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis was welcomed by scrutiny, with the National Party’s officials of the local National Party organisation in Dargaville calling it “an old foe we thought we plan to ‘ease the squeeze’ on had beaten”. She criticised wage growth “We will repeal Three Waters,” was the middle, working New Zealand hinging for not keeping up with the cost of living. unequivocal statement of Ms Willis. It was on tax relief. The question of where A four-point plan to tackle the cost stated not once but three times during the these cuts to government income would of living crisis was outlined. It included meeting, including an answer to Kaipara come from was answered with reference the refocussing of the reserve bank on councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock. to the current perceived waste in curbing inflation, removing red tape She broached the issue of local self- government spending. from business, breaking the housing determination and democracy on behalf Examples cited were the Māori shortage and providing skilled workers of her constituents. Television merger, Kiwibuild’s failure and Ms Willis outlined an alternative idea Three Waters. Moreover, that the Mental for core industries. However, the greatest concern of to fix water issues without taking control Health Commission has condemned the crowd during question and answer of water away from councils. The cost of the lack of delivery from the incumbent time, and a target for arguments against fixing water systems would not be thrust government’s $1.9 billion budget bureaucracy, wastefulness, unilateral on ratepayers. spend, which opponents opine has “We do have areas which need to make produced negligible frontline results in authoritarianism and ignorance of the more investment in their amenities and mental health. ¢ public’s will was Three Waters.

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An extraordinary Kaipara District Council briefing was held last week to clarify some final, contentious points of the forthcoming District Plan. In the absence of Mayor Jason Smith, Deputy Mayor Anna Curnow chaired the meeting last Wednesday. It focussed on four major points of contention requiring clarification before the District Plan can proceed to its next stage for public consultation. “Rather than put it out to the public with a certain level of discomfort, we have decided to address this discomfort. The key thing to remember is that the exposure draft is for discussion. Nothing is set in stone, and there are plenty of opportunities for the public to get involved,” Curnow said. These opportunities will be twofold. Firstly as a draft proposal is put online for public feedback, and secondly, when the revised proposed District Plan is publicly notified prior to adoption. A large team of council staff covering the planning, executive, economic and infrastructure bureaus within the KDC were present to provide context and answers to elected representatives. The areas focussed on were natural hazard and flood mapping, scheduling of heritage buildings, natural landscapes of significance, and the most heavily

p Deputy Mayor Anna Curnow chaired a briefing that was more than 50% dedicated to rural subdivision discussion

debated segment of all, proposed rural zones. The four proposed types of rural zones are general, for multiple purposes; production zones for agriculture, lifestyle zones for lifestyle block development and settlement zones, where housing could be established. Factors such as the necessity of infrastructure, detriment to the natural environment, and even the advance of afforestation for carbon credits on arable land were discussed. The next stage after this is the release of the District Plan for public engagement. ¢

Rangitahi Ora and Ngā Potiki Toa are presenting a Puanga Matariki celebration this coming Saturday morning in traditional fashion. “ Na u m a i, h a e re mai. This kaupapa is for everyone, and we are providing an event for those who want to celebrate Matariki. We are trying to do it traditionally, in a way that our tīpuna have done it in the past,” Rangitahi Ora founder and director Sharneece p Tamariki will be helping with the Matariki celebrations and learning the traditional ways of their ancestors Joyce says. A group of 26 taitamariki (youth) The celebration will start with a from Whangārei, Ōpononi and Nelson karakia followed by a hautapu ceremony will be helping with the traditional — a traditional offering to the Matariki festivities that mark the first Matariki constellation. There will be information public holiday. about Matariki, Maramataka Māori (Māori Sharneece is joined by Shaquille lunar calendar) and Puanga (abundance Shortland, and together, they plan to of food) for those who want to learn about teach taitamariki about their roots. the yearly celebration. The event starts at 5.45am at Pou Tu “This kaupapa is reconnecting them to their Māori heritage. They will be o Te Rangi Pā at Harding Park, Dargaville, learning karakia, and we will be doing it on Saturday, June 25. Breakfast will be at Matariki. We want to encourage our provided at the Anzac Theatre after the young ones to learn the traditional ways celebrations, with a special surprise planned for all who attend. ¢ so they may one day be the leaders.”

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The centre is a hub for community and social support groups, including Dargaville’s local Alzheimer’s support ser vice, Kaipara Abuse Prevention, and the site for a free legal advice clinic. This fundraiser, the second of its kind p A room full of winners — contestants in Dargaville’s Whānau Focus Centre quiz took home a swag of prizes, from kūmara and mandarins after a successful to gift vouchers and clothing debut in 2021, will enable the cluster of cooperating Q u i z m a s t e r, t h e H o r r i b l e charitable groups to retain a main- Headmaster, made a return for the street presence. event, with questions covering subjects “We’re very grateful to all of the from Dargaville trivia to sports, history sponsors who made this possible and and the natural world. all of the people who came to enjoy a High scores were racked up by teams fun night out and help the cause,” with names like the Bookstore Boffins, said Whānau Focus spokesperson the Westies, Twelve Feet Under and the Rachel Ashford. Lumberjacks, with supreme winners A “We wouldn’t be able to do it Bowl of Chips racking up more than 90 without them.” out of a possible 120 points in total. ¢ FIND US ON FACEBOOK

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Nominations for candidates in the local authority elections in October are open from Friday, July 15, and Northland’s four councils are encouraging a wide range of people to run for office at a time when three Northland mayors are standing down. Kaipara mayor Jason Smith, Far North mayor John Carter and Whangārei’s Sheryl Mai will not be standing again. Dr Smith is seeking the National Party Northland candidacy nomination in next year’s parliamentary poll. “Local authorities will begin hosting information meetings across the north for would-be councillors shortly, including combined events where possible,” said Northern Regional Council chair and Kaipara Constituancy representative Penny Smart. “For people interested in standing for the NRC, it will be holding a future councillor information session in Dargaville from 5pm Thursday, July 28, at Sportsville, Memorial Park, Logan Street.” This year will be notable as Māori councillors have designated constituencies. Chair Smart says the proposed changes have yet to be formally signed off by the Local Government Commission but are “designed to ensure Māori are at the decision-making table itself when the new council takes office later this year.” In Kaipara the council will consist of the mayor and nine councillors: covering the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai General Ward with three positions, Otamatea General Ward

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with two, the Wairoa General Ward with three positions and the Te Moananui o Kaipara Ward with one position, Kaiparawide. The mayor is elected ‘at large.’ There will be no district health board elections this year due to changes currently underway to the national health system. ¢

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A major roadshow in opposition to the government’s Three Waters plan will stop in Mangawhai on its touring list of towns and city centres the length of New Zealand and has an invitation to come to Dargaville. T h e N ew Ze a l a n d Taxpayers’ Union movement arrives in Mangawhai on July 3 towards the close of a five-week campaign to highlight the concerns over the plan for four regional entities to take over the nation’s water reticulation. “We have invited the Ta x p aye r s’ Un i o n to bring their Three Waters Roadshow to Dargaville,” said Dargaville Community Development Board communications manager Sue Curtis. “This will p The roadshow will cover 4,000 kilometres provide the opportunity for Executive director of the Taxpayers’ our residents to hear the facts about Three Waters, and we believe it will be a Union, Jordan Williams, said: “We’re relying on the tens of thousands who are popular event.” Since the roadshow got underway last supporting this effort. Only by working month, National and ACT have said if together can we beat Labour’s powerful they succeed in general elections, they Māori Caucus. Three Waters is expensive, would repeal legislation as it is proposed. but so too is 4,000 kilometres of fuel. Most Ruawai ACT rural spokesman Mark important, come and say hi to the team, Cameron said of the current government or pick up a stack of petition pamphlets to deliver to friends and neighbours.” ¢ — “If they steal, we will repeal.”

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Matariki film contest expanded u by Andy Bryenton

Creative Northland, Te Puni Kōkiri and Dargaville’s Anzac Theatre have expanded the open entry times and the prize pool in their Matariki-themed short film contest. The competition is free to enter for all Northlanders and spans three age groups, those up to 12 years of age, up to 18 years of age and an open category. Each of these segments is now eligible for a $500 prize, with $1,000 in the open category. An additional $500 prize is offered for the short film that makes the best use of te reo Māori. “This is a great way to celebrate Matariki here in Te Tai Tokerau and for people to explore their creativity and what Matariki means to them,” says Hinurewa te Hau from Creative Northland. The decision was made recently to extend the deadline for the contest to July 31, allowing for the Matariki theme to be fully explored. The previous cut-off

date would not have allowed filmmakers to document and celebrate the event of Matariki, in its first iteration as a national holiday. With the change to the schedule, event organisers anticipate more entries, and a greater focus on the midwinter celebration. A festival screening of all the entries will be scheduled after the competition closes at the end of July. A prize-giving will be held concurrently to congratulate the winners. Film-making has become easier and more inclusive thanks to technology in recent years. Drones, phones and digital devices with excellent camera capabilities are now in use even for the production of big-budget cinema and can be easily

adapted to creative tasks. Using modern means to explore the age-old symbology and meaning of Matariki bridges the gap of time, say event organisers. Those who wish to enter the contest can explore the Matariki theme through animation, drama, comedy, documentary or any genre of cinema. Information on how to enter and some clever moviemaking ideas can be found at creativenorthland.com/matarikifilm-competition-2022. ¢

p Anzac Theatre representative Vern Woods welcomes new entries to the Matariki Film Competition held in conjunction with Te Puni Kōkiri and Creative Northland

An outlet for imagination u by Amy Fifita

Stephanie Bristol and Ruth Mason set up the Artisan Market Paparoa after seeing a need for local creatives to have an outlet.

Kia ora, Matariki marks the start of the new year on the Maōri calendar, when the constellation of stars with that name appears in the sky and the new planting and growing season begins. This year there’s a new national holiday to mark Matariki on Friday 24 June. It’s a good time to pause and reflect on what’s going on around you, to listen and share with friends and family, and to gather information for the time ahead. Stars among the Kaipara District Council information events which are coming up in the next few weeks include the following you might want to get amongst: • For one of Kaipara District’s Premier Parks, Pou-Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park in Dargaville, the draft Reserve Management Plan is currently open for feedback. A public drop-in session is being held for people to discuss the plan and ask questions. It will be at the Lighthouse Function Centre in Dargaville on Thursday 30 June, between 4 and 6pm. Submissions on the plan must be received by 5pm on Monday 01 August 2022. More info is on the Council website at www. kaipara.govt.nz/news

• Save Our Sands is leading an event on 10 July at Mangawhai Heads surf beach to rally support for the campaign to stop sand-mining in the Mangawhai/Pakiri area. Kaipara District Council opposes the sandmining off the east coast and unanimously agreed back in 2020 to be a party to the resource consenting process for future sand-mining in the area. The first of three resource consents has been rejected by Auckland Council’s resource consent commissioners. There is a long way yet to go on this story; the event on 10 July marks a next step for Save Our Sands https://our.actionstation.org.nz/ petitions/save-pakiri-beach-from-sandmining Here’s also a reminder asking for everyone’s part in helping set up the future alignment of a different constellation of stars - nominations open on 12 July for candidates for the next Kaipara District Council Mayor and 9 Councillors. Who will step out to lead Kaipara District forward? – it’s written in the stars.. Ngaˉ mihi, Mayor Jake Dr Jason Smith, Mayor of Kaipara District

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“Two months ago, on the way home from the Waipū Boutique Market, we brainstormed some ideas. By the time we got home, we had come up with the basic ideas,” says market manager Stephanie. They put the idea on to the local Facebook pages to gauge if it was viable and in search of p Ruth Mason and Stephanie Bristol are starting the Artisan Market local artisans with highPaparoa with the first market on Sunday, June 26 quality products. “I was amazed at the response, about and are of a high standard. There and within two weeks, the market is a wide range. “I hope to see lots of people there. They took on a life of its own. The Paparoa Memorial Hall was booked, and over 30 can come along, have a coffee and meet stallholders committed with advertising people. We are really excited, and it’s a good market, and we hope to be around was underway.” “I am passionate about creating an for a while.” The markets happen monthly on the outlet for local craftspeople and a venue where the community can appreciate the fourth Sunday, in the afternoon, to avoid interfering with other markets and sports. local talent. “We want a high-quality market with Artisan Market Paparoa starts on Sunday, arts, crafts and food. There are many June 26, from noon to 4pm at the Paparoa people doing crafts that I did not know Memorial Hall. ¢

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Willow-Jean Prime at Grey Power u by Andy Bryenton

June’s local Grey Power meeting continued the tradition of the Dargaville chapter’s political meet-and-greet sessions, with incumbent Labour Party Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime taking the podium. It was a big day for local politics, as the Labour party’s newest whip was speaking in Dargaville just an hour before the deputy leader of the National Party, Nicola Willis. In a less formal setting, Willow-Jean Prime outlined what the role of a party whip entails, along with an explanation of the government’s 2022 budget and what it means for seniors. “We’ve made a fundamental budget shift toward wellbeing, and not just fiscal outcomes,” said Ms Prime. “This is why we’ve made an $11 billion commitment to health, including, very importantly for this region, a rebuild of Whangārei Hospital.” In addition, the local Labour MP discussed plans to provide 38,000 more trades training spaces, additional training for driver licensing, alongside upskilling programmes for former prisoners to ensure they gain employment and don’t turn back to crime. One major question from the crowd involved the possibility that sitting Kaipara mayor, Jason Smith, would receive the National Party candidacy for Northland,

p Labour MP for Northland, Willow-Jean Prime, addressed Kaipara Grey Power and fielded questions on political issues

becoming Ms Prime’s direct competitor in next year’s general election. “Good luck to whoever wins the National candidacy,” replied Willow-Jean. “I look forward to debating policy and ideas with them.” Questions from the gallery addressed issues such as carbon afforestation destroying farmland, state housing construction, hospital parking access and climate change response. ¢

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Traffic calming outcome u by Amy Fifita

Northland Transport Alliance plans improvements on Dargaville’s Logan Street, following Albert Loots’ 2019 petition to Kaipara District Council for a speed reduction. “We have received feedback from the Northland Transport Alliance af ter it did an investigation following our concerns presented to Kaipara District Council,” says Albert. Albert, a resident of Riverdale Retirement Village, was relieved to hear news of a planned project to calm traffic. It follows a 45-signatory petition received by the council in October 2019. Albert Loots presented the concerns at a council meeting in February 2020. “People are exceeding the speed limit, and the road surface is in ill repair. The noise is deafening considering the bad condition of the road surface between the Colville Road roundabout and Murdoch Street.” The safety of children from p Albert Loots, the Logan Street petition organiser, was concerned about speeding and heavy vehicle road noise the Happy Steps Early Learning and now looks forward to a resolution Centre, further up the road, was another concern during drop-off and Logan Street along with pavement pick-up times. rehabilitation in the next few years. There has been communication “We finally have a response. I am happy between the NTA and the parties involved that we have got this far and hopeful in resolving the concerns. Albert was that in a couple of years, the issue will advised that there are plans to improve be improved.” ¢

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Ruawai Lot 1, 262 Parahi Road

Picturesque piece of paradise

24.2657ha

This 24.2657 (more or less) hectare block with easy to rolling contour is subdivided into 7 well-fenced paddocks with the soil type being marine clay loam. This feature property is simply unsurpassed for location and lifestyle. Ruawai has a strong community atmosphere further enhanced by fishing, hunting and other family recreational activities. Located approximately 13.6 kilometres from Ruawai township, this 24-hectare block provides an excellent opportunity for the purchaser to secure a quality land holding to make their own. Water is sourced from two dams. One dam is pumped to the tank and then gravity fed to troughs and the other has limited gravity supply. Also on offer is the 15-hectare neighbouring block. For more information go to bayleys.co.nz/1060284. Opportunity to purchase one or both blocks, the choice is yours.

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 6 Jul 2022 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View by appointment Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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NEW LISTING

Ruawai Lot 2, 262 Parahi Road

A blank canvas to make your own

15.7878ha

Immerse yourself in panoramic scenery from your very own piece of paradise, perched upon 15.7878 hectares (more or less) of land. This feature property is simply unsurpassed for location and lifestyle. The contour of the land is easy to rolling with marine clay loam soil type. Located approximately 13.6 kilometres from Ruawai township, this block is subdivided into four paddocks provides an excellent opportunity for the purchaser to secure a quality land holding to make their own. Water is sourced from two dams. One dam is pumped to the tank and then gravity fed to troughs and the other has limited gravity supply. The fencing is seven wire post and batten and singe wire electric. Also on offer is the 24-hectare neighbouring block. For more information go to bayleys.co.nz/1060283. Opportunity to purchase one or both blocks, the choice is yours.

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 6 Jul 2022 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View by appointment Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/1060284

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Birthday celebrations for main street landmark by Andy Bryenton

The name McKay is intrinsically linked with electrical appliances in Dargaville, with a history reaching back to the years before the second world war. Founded by Tom McKay, the popular local business once inhabited a two-storey wooden colonial building in Victoria Street in the days when electricity was a new and novel idea for the town. Tom had trained as an electrician, a brand new profession, in Napier, where he installed the city’s first refrigerator and washing machine before the earthquake of 1931. A trip to Dargaville in 1936 led to a whole new venture, and ever since, the name McKay has been associated with electricity in the west Kaipara. Today, there’s a new team carrying on the tradition of innovation and customer service that Tom and his family built up from the 1930s onward. “Starting fresh in June 2015, myself and Craig decided to take a leap of faith and purchase McKay Electrical,” says Trudi Woollam, as she makes plans to celebrate seven years of busy retail enterprise. “Over the past seven years, we have updated the interior and extended the shop, and we like to think that while we’ve put our stamp on the store, we’re definitely carrying on the goodwill and reputation of those who began this business, all those years ago.” Of course, technology had changed considerably since 1936, when radio sets were the size of modern stoves, and television was the stuff of science fiction. Craig, Trudi

and their team keep up to date with the latest innovations from a large list of electronics companies, delivering crisp, clear video, pitch-perfect surround sound, and cuttingedge kitchens, to name but a few. “We price -match big retailers in Whangārei where possible, as well,” says Trudi. “This means our customers don’t have to go out of town to get the best deal, and that helps keep it local. Supporting our town and our main street is very important to us.” Seven years of hard work later, the McKay 100% team has weathered the disruption of Covid lockdowns while still expanding and redesigning. A birthday celebration was definitely due, says Trudi, but in line with the ‘shop local’ The McKay Electrical 100% team is celebrating their seventh birthday, but the presents will go to seven lucky ideal, it would have to include prize winners many other fellow stores. Craig and Trudi contacted Fosters Home Dargaville’s Countdown Supermarket. They It’s a fun way to mark a milestone, and Decorating, Blah Blah Blah cafe, Good Life have come up with a celebratory contest, fits in well with the philosophy that has been Stores, Arcade Meats, Dargaville Hunting giving away vouchers to all these locations part of the McKay Electrical brand from day and Fishing, Dargaville Four Square and during a seven-week celebration. one; making Dargaville’s main street stronger.

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June 21 2022 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Harbour helpers’ public outreach

Radio invitation for music lovers

u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara Moana Remediation group has advanced its agenda for a healthier, more ecologically sound Kaipara Harbour as it aims for a big Matariki planting push.

Dargaville locals passionate about music will now have the opportunity to present their own shows on Big River FM, with training provided free of charge.

Matariki is the traditional planting season. The KMR programme, the biggest land and water remediation project in New Zealand, is reaching out to the public via digital means and in person to encourage engagement. Its offer to landowners is simple. KMR will help plan the planting p Kaipara Moana Remediation team members meet with the public to promote their vision and help with access to of native flora or riparian planting grants fencing and pay for half of the costs to do so. There are conditions, “Given the deep experience in the but the scope is very broad. room, these regular partnership forums In late May, the group convened its will help ensure KMR best targets our first partnership forum, a feat that was investments and support for landowners impossible under Covid restrictions. wanting to do their part to improve the Partners from local councils, iwi, environment and their whenua.” government and the private sector met in With Covid settings now at orange, the Te Hana to share what KRM’s Pou Tātaki KMR team is out in the community. They (guidance leader) Justine Daw called a ask marae, community groups, farmers day of energy, passion and learning. and other landowners to invite them to “As a connector across many groups their forthcoming meetings or arrange a working to reduce sediment in the personal discussion on getting engaged Kaipara catchment, it’s important that with the multimillion-dollar foundation KMR’s activities are aligned to evolving planting this winter. Those wishing to needs and priorities, as well as emerging learn more can visit kmr.org.nz or email opportunities,” says Justine. hono@kmr.org.nz. ¢

West Kaipara’s community radio station has a stated purpose of engaging with the public. It currently runs a small selection of specialist shows, covering different genres of music. Classic rock, heavy metal, country music and classical music are played by volunteer DJs at various times in the weekly schedule. However, at a recent meeting of the Big River board, it was noted that there are many time slots available for music lovers to present p Volunteer DJ Seth Eve-Rumsey is still a high school student; he agrees that anyone can learn the skills their own shows and new software needed to get on the air and easy-to-use hardware make it easier for laypersons to get on the air. Training would be provided by existing “We’re committed to reaching out volunteer DJs, with shows expected to to the community, and part of that is be regular, reliable and at least one inviting people passionate about music hour long. There would be training on to have their own show. We’re happy to broadcasting standards and practices too. help teach them and guide them,” says “If you love a particular kind of music, chairman Rick Hoggard. “If you want and want to share it with everyone, then your own show, we will help you go for it.” this is your opportunity. We’re here to Musical genres worthy of an evening allow Dargaville and the west to hear its spot were discussed. It could include own unique voice,” says Rick. reggae, jazz, blues, show tunes, hip hop, Email office@bigriverfm.co.nz to learn electronica, songs from a specific era or more about getting on the air with your many other forms of expression. favourite tunes. ¢

Latest news & updates from around our Network

Northpower expands Home Energy Education Programme Northpower is stepping up its programme to help people save money on their power bills thanks to additional funding from the Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) programme. The SEEC programme is part of a suite of government initiatives focused on lifting people out of energy hardship, and after initially receiving funding late last year and running a successful Home Energy Education programme in which individual home energy assessments were provided to 220 homes, Northpower were invited to apply for more funds to grow their programme further.

Northpower’s Home Energy education programme used trained Energy Assessors to meet with residents and provide them with personalised “energy education” on how to make their homes more energy efficient, help find the lowest cost electricity retail plan via Powerswitch and supply them with free Ecobulb LEDs and energy efficient showerheads. The programme has already saved 220 households more than an estimated $175,000 per year on their power bills, and with the extra funding, Northpower can now reach over 480 additional households.

Recent research by Northpower highlighted that of the 2,200 customers that responded over 45% said that paying their monthly power bill causes financial stress for their household. Rachel Wansbone, Northpower’s Customer Excellence Manager, says she is therefore delighted that they can expand their Home Energy Education programme. “We know that energy hardship is a real issue for many in our region. Northpower is aiming to play its part in helping lift our vulnerable customers out of energy hardship through education, practical advice and energy saving devices and working together with trusted partners in the community,” says Ms Wansbone. Northpower will continue to work with community partners to reach households and provide support to those in need across their network. This targeted support includes helping households through home energy assessments, providing free LED lightbulbs and efficient showerheads, and providing practical advice on how to save on their power bills. If you are interested in having a home energy assessment done, contact Northpower’s Community Outreach Facilitator, Arriane Christie on 021 587 900.

Find out about Power Outages If you are experiencing a power cut go to northpower.com (on your mobile device) to check the latest information and updates on outages. If your outage is not showing on the website, please call 0800 10 40 40.

General enquiries: 0800 66 78 47

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For power and hot water faults: 0800 10 40 40

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Don’t leave it to chance, get the flu jab.

With our borders open, you’re at greater risk of getting sick from the flu this winter. To get your flu jab, visit your doctor or local pharmacy, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116. Remember, the flu jab is FREE if you’re 65+, Maori or Pacific aged 55+, or pregnant.

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Pipiri June Check our website for most up to date information.

www.kaipara.govt.nz

Kaipara Kōrero

Fees & Charges 2022-2023

Rails and trails

New Fees and Charges for the coming 2022-2023 year were adopted at the May Council meeting.

Pop into Dargaville Museum to see their latest display on the development of the Kaihu Valley Trail. Starting from 1882, they tell the story of the historic railway and surrounding area. Using a magnificent array of maps, images and information you get a real feel for the trials and tribulations, homes and hardships and the way things were done in days gone by.

Every year Kaipara District Council reviews its fees and charges. Last year as an economic recovery response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, no annual inflationary increases were applied. This year Council reverted to the normal analysis, and incorporated 3.3 percent to some fees to account for inflation in line with Consumer Price Index (CPI). Appropriate rounding was applied where suitable. Key changes for 2022-2023 include: • Some new fees have been added. In Food Safety: A new administration fee of $103 (based on one hour) has been included to cover National Programme business change of ownership. In Impounding Dogs & Stock Control: A fee has been included to cover any veterinary care, and Animal & Compliance Services Officer’s time. A Repairs & Maintenance fee has also been included under Stock, should loose stock damage fences or property. • Some library fees have been removed, including fines for late returns, and hire fees for DVDs. • There is an increase in the fee for Property Information Memorandum (PIM) to incorporate the planning check cost. The fee for Building Works valued at $10,001 and over has also been increased to include the cost of a planning check.

Now the defunct railway is being repurposed as a walking and cycleway for all to enjoy. The display shows the progress to date and the beautiful scenes trail users have to look forward to.

• There is a small decrease in the notified consents fee structure, to align with neighbouring councils. • There is a rental increase for the Fagan Place (Mangawhai) Community Housing, when the units are refurbished and relet. There is no change to dog registration fees, but a correction has been made to the Dog Owner Surcharges. Many fees have not changed. The Fees and Charges for 2022-2023 come into effect from the 1 July 2022. You can read the full Fees and Charges document at kaipara.govt.nz/fees

Kaipara drinking fountains remain off If you or your family are out and about around the district, remember to take a water bottle to drink. As part of our COVID protection framework under Orange, drinking fountains remain turned off throughout the district to reduce the risk of COVID transmission. So next time your children are tearing out the gate with their skate boards or bikes, remind them to pop a bottle in their packs.

Reserves Contribution Fund open until 18 July

Applications are open for the Reserve Contributions Fund. There is $250,000 to be awarded for groups to create, improve, and reprioritise how open spaces and reserves are used in our communities. All applicants must be a legal Not-For-Profit entity and have a volunteer component to the project.

Animals and Stock

Find out more and apply at kaipara.govt.nz/community-funding Dogs Dog registrations and fees Dog registrations can be renewed from 1 July. Make sure your furry friend is up to date by 31 August. You Dog Registration can avoid queues and register online at kaipara.govt.nz/annual-dog-registration

Annual Fee ($)

Description Non-working dog registration per dog

paid by 31 August

68.00

paid after 31 August

99.00

paid by 31 August

44.00

paid after 31 August

66.00

paid by 31 August

33.00

paid after 31 August

44.00

paid by 31 August

44.00

paid after 31 August

66.00

Working dog* registration per dog

Working dog* registration per dog where there are 4 or more dogs registered to the same owner Dog Registration per dog for 20 or more dogs registered to the same owner

Sealed pavement rehabs are now complete, and the unsealed network has received the last of the PGF/IRG funding. With this work finishing, we’ve had more hands on deck to complete maintenance activities such as culvert clearing and edge marker post cleaning ahead of winter. Across the district, potholes have been repaired, unsealed roads were graded, culverts were flushed and cleared, and kerb and channel work was completed. Edge markers were cleaned and installed, signs were straightened and replaced, and roadside trees have been pruned. Read the full report at kaipara.govt.nz/news

*as defined under the Dog Control Act 1996 Replacement tags

2.00

Dog collars

small

8.00

medium

10.00

training collar (up to 2 weeks hire)

30.00

Transfer from another country (pro-rata of annual registration year)

68.00

Re-homed or rescued dog registered after 31 August where new owners produces:

68.00

•

proof of acquisition of dog from SPCA or

•

proof of acquisition of dog from Pound or

•

vet bill to prove treatment/examination of injured/found dog.

Dog owner surcharges

Kaipara’s May roading report

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Kaipara Kōrero

Check our website for most up to date information.

www.kaipara.govt.nz

For updates on Council services under the COVID-19 Protection Framework visit www.kaipara.govt.nz/covid KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL

We’re moving From Monday 04 July 2022 our Dargaville office will be at 32 Hokianga Road.

New speed limits rolled out in 106282 Mangawhai and Kaiwaka New speed limits were rolled out in Mangawhai-Kaiwaka and Kaiwaka West areas last week. Over the next few weeks, contractor Ventia will be in the area completing line marking work. This work will occur in the evenings and is not anticipated to cause any disruptions for drivers.

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From 9am Monday 04 July 2022, our Dargaville office will be at 32 Hokianga Road. The move will not disrupt Council services, however our Customer Services team will be working out of the Dargaville Library on Friday 01 July 2022 (9am-3pm). Download Antenno from the App Store or follow us on Facebook for updates on the move.

Poutō wharf information session Find out about the new wharf at an information drop-in session: Sunday 3 July 2022, 1.00 – 3.00pm Poutō Marine Hall (at the campground), 16 Signal Station Road, Poutō Point Drop-in to check out what’s happening and have a cup of tea with the project team any time between 1.00 and 3.00pm. Please share the session details with anyone who might be interested. Construction is planned for later this year. For any questions about the info session, please email kickstart@kaipara.govt.nz The wharf is part of the Kaipara KickStart programme, led by Council and supported by the Provincial Growth Fund through Kānoa – Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit.

Pou Tu o Te Rangi Harding Park public drop-in session Give your feedback on the draft Reserve Management Plan for Pou Tu o Te Rangi, Harding Park and Old Mount Wesley Cemetery at a public drop-in session: Thursday 30 June 2022, 4 – 6pm Lighthouse Function Centre, Dargaville Other ways you can give feedback: •

Email submission to rmp@kaipara.govt.nz

•

Written submission to Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340

•

Phone submission on 09 439 3123 / 0800 727 059

Submissions must be received by 5pm on Monday 01 August 2022. Read the draft Plan and find out more at kaipara.govt.nz/have-your-say

Upcoming Council meetings •

Externally Funded Projects Committee, Wed 22 June, 9.30am, online via YouTube

•

Council Meeting, Wed 29 Jun, 9.30am, Mangawhai Domain Hall, 75 Moir Street, Mangawhai and online via YouTube

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Council Briefing, Wed 06 Jul, 9.30am, Conference Room, Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville and online via YouTube

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Externally Funded Projects Committee, Wed 20 July, 9.30am, online via YouTube

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Council Meeting, Wed 27 July, 9.30am, Conference Room, Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville and online via YouTube

Council briefings and meetings are held in-person and are livestreamed on Council’s YouTube channel. Governance meetings may be moved completely online at the discretion of the Mayor. Please visit Council’s website for the most up-to-date information or call Council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor.

Register at: kaipara.govt.nz/rates-by-email If you’re not already getting your rates invoice by email, now’s the time to start. With the next invoice due out soon, you can make the switch immediately if you sign up now at kaipara.govt.nz/rates-by-email Receiving your rates by email makes it easy to pay online. It means your invoice is always on hand and it doesn’t get lost in amongst a pile of papers. Emails reduce paper and our environmental footprint – which is good for everyone. It also reduces costs – for us and ultimately for you. If you don’t have access to emails, we’re happy to keep posting invoices, but if you are connected, give it a try.

Matariki activities at Dargaville Library Enhance your knowledge of Matariki. Head down to Dargaville Library and participate in two interactive displays to help build your knowledge and understanding on Matariki. Participate in both activities to go into the draw for a prize. 1. Try to place the whetū (stars) on the constellation sheet in the correct order. 2. Align the whetū meanings to the whetū (stars) on the constellation sheet. Bring the kids to create a paper whetū in the junior area.

Flush

three Ps

Only the should go down a toilet -

pee, poo, and [toilet] paper.

Anything else will likely cause problems. Do not ﬂush: • rags • wet wipes • tampons • clothing • wool • cotton wool buds • chemicals • diapers • general waste Having to repair and reﬁt blocked sewage systems is a waste of time and ratepayer’s money.

June 21 2022

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Writers come to Kaipara

People power opens path

u by Andy Bryenton

The Storylines tour, bringing acclaimed Kiwi authors to schools across the nation, visited the Kaipara District last week, promoting a love of literature.

A new track linking Kai Iwi Lakes and the Ripiro Coast has been officially blessed and given a trial run by members of the Whangarei Tramping Club.

Students across the Kaipara region have engaged with a group of four top New Zealand writers this week. Elena de Roo, Ruth Paul, Tina Shaw and Ben Brown came to the district as part of the annual roadshow arranged by t h e S to r y l i n e s Charitable Trust. Two of the acclaimed authors visited Dargaville Intermediate School, Ruawai College and Dargaville High School. p Tina Shaw and Ben Brown received a warm welcome from students at Dargaville High School as part of a tour of Kaipara During this leg of the tour, the writers visited schools from Tina talked about her recent work, the dystopian alternative history Ursa, and Wellsford to Kawakawa. “It’s been like a real rock and roll tour,” shared an outline of her forthcoming says author Tina Shaw. “We have been work blending a story of life in foster care asked a lot of questions, and we have with supernatural themes. engaged with a lot of students of all ages.” Ben recounted the traditional story “The most common question I get is of Matariki in honour of the season and when and why I started writing,” says spoke of his work recounting the poetry fellow author Ben Brown. “This is a world of young people incarcerated in youth which runs on words, and it’s valuable to justice residences. The Storylines tour has been an annual have an understanding of them — that’s event for the past seven years, allowing what we’re sharing with young people.” A crowd gathered in the Dargaville High young readers to engage personally with School library to hear the writers speak. award-winning authors. ¢

The club, participating in outdoors walking activities across the north, pitched in to assist in creating the new track after the closure of the Department of Conservation’s nearby walkway in July of 2021. “This wasn’t a decision that was made lightly,” DOC Kauri Coast operations manager Stephen Soole said. “ The track didn’t p Members of the Whangarei Tramping Club gathered last week meet DOC track safety to open a new path between Kai Iwi Lakes and the Ripiro coast standards, did not have high usage numbers, and 90% of the out to the beach on this track,” says WTC track was on private land.” vice-president John van Pomeren. “Trampers use it to access the beach Neighbouring private landowners Kai Iwi Farms were happy to allow a and often carry on toward and over new track to be constructed across its Maunganui Bluff. School children often working farm. The Whangarei Tramping stay at Taharoa Domain for camps, and Club received assistance from Herenga again, most would walk out to Ripiro ā Nukū and the Walking Access Beach on the track.” Commission, Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa. Their The walking track has been marked regional field adviser John Gardiner was out by volunteers, with fences crossed present at the ribbon-cutting last week, by sturdy wooden stiles, and spans a along with tramping club members and 35-minute, 2.3-kilometre walk ending at the seacoast. Due to the area being an representatives from Kai Iwi Farms. “From my own experience, I know that active working farm, no dogs are allowed, almost everyone that camps at Taharoa fitting in with Taharoa Domain’s dog-free Domain over the summer has walked policy to protect native wildlife. ¢

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

NEW LISTING

DARGAVILLE Serious Vendors Have priced to sell this three bedroom property now surplus to requirements. Compact 504sqm section within easy walk of school and town. Open plan living with log burner in lounge. Sunny kitchen/dining area. Basement single garage. Great starter property.

PRICE REDUCED

$497,000

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DARGAVILLE Family Villa - Love Me or Rent Me Three good size bedrooms, kitchen and open plan dining that opens to deck through French doors. Separate lounge with log burner and house is fully insulated and rental compliant. Large garden with large garage/workshop for all the outdoor living. This is a great family home or rental investment.

$560,000

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DARGAVILLE Magic on Montgomery Fabulous four bedroom plus rumpus family home in a great location is ready for you to move in. Open plan living, large entertainers' deck, double garaging and fully fenced back yard. A desirable street and great neighbours this is the kind of place you want to bring your family up in. Just waiting for your family.

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$430,000 Plus GST (if any)

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12ha block with original two bedroom homestead which does need some attention and is being sold in an as is condition. Very good out buildings include old cowshed that still has some plant - great for calf rearing, woolshed with pens for calves, pigs, storage sheds for equipment. Large cattle yards with head bail and loading facilities.

$690,000 MOTIVATED VENDORS

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NEW LISTING

DARGAVILLE Cropping Block A golden opportunity awaits those seeking a fertile cropping block 5.6 kilometres from Dargaville township. The property is set up and ready to grow, my vendors have put a lot of work into this property with infrastructure and drainage. Secure a cropping operation of 40.8020 hectares (more or less).

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The Right Spot • • • •

12 hectares (subject to title) Eight paddocks Dam water Rural views

$420,000 Plus GST (if any)

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June 21 2022

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OUR 3 WAT ERS

Designing a better future u by Amy Fifita

DairyNZ and the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research joined forces to create a resource to give guidance on wetland design and performance. A case study was done in the Waikato region, looking to maximise performance through wetland design. The study focussed on benefits and is a way for farmers to reduce their impact on the environment. “Wetlands can significantly reduce nutrient and sediment losses on farms. They also provide habitat for birds and fish, improve biodiversity and help create an attractive farm environment,” DairyNZ sustainable dairy general manager Dr David Burger says. DairyNZ offered funding that was implemented for NIWA scientists to monitor water flow and concentrated contaminants at the Baldwin wetland project. “With more farmers looking to reduce their environmental impact, there’s growing interest in re-establishing and constructing new wetlands.” The case study started in 2015 on Gray and Marilyn Baldwin’s dairy farm, where they developed a wetland supported by local community groups planting 12,000 plus native flora.

p A celebratory visit to Baldwin’s farm wetland by Waikato Dairy Environment Leaders after the new Wetland Practitioner Guide — Wetland Design and Performance Estimates

“Our farm is located in the Upper Karāpiro catchment, which is one of the more sensitive ones in the Waikato region, as it drains into the Karāpiro. We want to improve local waterways, and we see the wetland as being important to the whole catchment. It is a taonga,” says Gray Baldwin. The Baldwin Family Trust worked alongside DairyNZ, Waikato River Authority, NIWA, Opus, Waikato Regional Council and Hill Laboratories to achieve the project. It was part of the incentive to learn more about wetland

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Ruawai’s unique history was displayed for all to experience last week, as the town’s war memorial hall hosted a collection of artefacts, photos and film. The event was convened in association with the Kaipara District Council as part of the forthcoming adaptive pathways programme designed to defend the town from climate change-related sealevel rise. This communit y -led programme is a pilot of its kind, and the overarching theme of the pop-up museum showed the resilience of Ruawai. There was much evidence of the efforts of the Raupo Drainage board during the years to stave off flooding through earthworks and p Kaipara District Council representatives Anna Curnow and Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock attended the opening of water management. Ruawai’s pop-up museum “It’s the locals who make it all happen,” said deputy mayor understand how it all works and the past, and a steady stream of locals moved through the extensive displays, adding Anna Curnow, visiting the display on its importance of drainage to the region.” Clothing, uniforms, old photos, news their own notes and memories. opening day. Kaipara’s next pop-up museum will “Many don’t realise that it is local articles, maps, tools and original reel-todrainage volunteers and experts who reel film converted to video are all used to be launched for Matariki weekend at are up at 2am to help protect against track the rise of Ruawai from a kahikatea Te Kōpuru, another town set to have a heavy rain and flood tides or wading swamp to fertile farmland, producing the stopbank constructed in the near future into drainage ditches to clear blockages bulk of the national kumara crop. School against the possible rise of the Northern in all weathers. They are the ones who parties visited to learn about Ruawai’s Wairoa River. ¢

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The Kaipara District Council is calling on citizens to take care of what goes into local wastewater systems, as maintenance costs and breakages that could be avoided multiply through the network. With recent Three Waters legislation casting the operations of council-run infrastructure systems into sharp focus, the Kaipara District Council has identified one of the most costly and destructive problems for local municipal pipeworks. It may not be visible to those above ground, but underneath, in the bowels of Kaipara’s wastewater networks, rag monsters and fatbergs are causing havoc and costing ratepayers money. “We’ve said it before, and we’re saying it again. The only things going down your toilet should be the three Ps,” says Kaipara District Council operations manager Donnick Mugutso. “Pee, poo and toilet paper down the loo is great. Anything else, including rags, sheets, wet wipes, sanitary items, clothing and general waste is not. Those items do not belong in your toilet, and flushing them through the system does terrible and costly damage.”

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Art Support for Ukraine Civilians • PAINT OR CRAFT A FABRIC SQUARE FOR THE QUILT • FABRIC, PAINTS, GLUE, SCISSORS, BRUSHES PROVIDED FREE • DROP INTO THE GALLERY A TABLE IS SET UP FOR YOU • 11 - 3 MON - FRI Muddy Waters Gallery 43 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville Next to the Anzac Theatre

Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre

Clare Matravers

Arts ion

Associat

For further information info@dargavillearts.co.nz John 027 525 8189

Reach the voters across Northland with

Kaipara Lifestyler, The Weekend Lifestyler and Northern Farming Lifestyles

Kellys Bay

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June 21 2022 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

PUZZLE TIME

Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Stop or refrain from talking (6,4,3) 8 Imprudent (6) 14 Place at intervals (5) 15 Look like (8) 16 Street musicians (7) 17 Vertical passageway (5) 18 Auction item (3) 19 Say again (7) 21 Travel plan (9) 22 Law-abiding (6) 25 Main spouts (anag) (10) 27 Begin (8) 28 Limp (6) 31 Loudness (6) 33 Infatuated (7) 34 Gallows (6) 35 Optical glass (4) 37 Dead heat (3) 39 Smokestack (4) 40 Soft Italian cheese (7) 41 Restore friendly relations between (9) 42 Shouting (7) 43 Insulating substance (8) 48 Enhance (8) 52 Probabilities (7) 56 Welder’s gas (9) 57 Makes (7) 58 As well (4) 59 Large beer or wine cask (3) 60 Vessel (4) 61 Long sea trip (6) 62 Furtiveness (7) 63 Gained after expenses (6)

65 Chaos (6) 66 Idle or inert (8) 68 Spicy biscuits (10) 71 Fish covering (6) 72 Not compulsory (9) 74 Deer meat (7) 76 Plant juice (3) 79 Supple (5) 80 Heedfulness (7) 81 Coffee drug (8) 83 Direct the course of (5) 84 Crops up (6) 85 Have a rest during vigorous activity (4,1,8) DOWN 2 Futile (7) 3 Embezzlement (5) 4 Pen end (3) 5 Poverty (4) 6 Prove the truth of (12) 7 Norwegian playwright (5) 8 Sudden strong increase (7) 9 Flying stinger (4) 10 Winding ski course (6) 11 Imperfection (5) 12 Give evidence (7) 13 Causing harm or injury (11) 14 Church spire (7) 20 Highly confidential (3,6) 23 Cuts open and examines (8) 24 Floating lump (7) 26 Stringed instrument (7)

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER June 21 2022

KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY Animal Bedding & Garden Mulch

Your Local Professional choice for EWOF, COV Inspections & Certifications, PV Solar and Hazardous Inspections.

PH: 021 240 6764 KEITH call today – we come to YOU

• Boats • Campers & RVs • Caravans

Airlyte 027 434 1329 027 435 0758

RECYCLED CARDBOARD

www.airlyte.co.nz • sales@airlyte.co.nz facebook.com/Airlyte/ 1916 State Highway 1, KAIWAKA

Now Available After School pick up service from St Josephs, Selwyn Park & Te Kopuru Schools Pick up/Drop off services

Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031

catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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

A LT O G E T H E R BETTER

OPEN 3.00pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday Hokianga Road, Dargaville BE IN QUICK!

Mobile 027 352 2871

www.cornerstonechildren.co.nz

T. GLASS PANELBEATERS since 1984

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

ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

Replacement or repair of stonechip windscreens

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions

5 PORRITT STREET RUAWAI Ph 09 439 2416 • 021 210 6179 tgkumara@yahoo.co.nz

• TRENCHING

O AP H

Brand new service team to help you with household cleaning, yard maintenance, lawn-mowing and clippings removal in the Dargaville and surrounding area.

RVICE

• Garden Mulch • Multiple other uses

• Animal Bedding • Compost / Worm Farms • Composting Toilets

A+ ELECTRICAL Inspections & Security

Household Cleaning & Garden Maintenance

Call Ray Curle 09 439 5717 or 027 254 6778

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

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

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

ContaCt Grant on: C: 021 245 3399 P: 09 439 7389 E: grant@granttregidgabuilders.co.nz W: www.granttregidgabuilders.co.nz

Grant Tregidga Builders Ltd For all your building needs, from pre-planning to finish

AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICES IN YOUR AREA

• POST BORING • EXCAVATIONS • SITE CLEARANCE

Farm Drainage & Dams • Site Cuttings Track building & Maintenance Bridge Building & Repair • Stock Yard - Beef & Sheep Fencing Rural / Security Building Site Preparation & Footings Retaining Walls Concrete Prep & Lay • Digger Work • Bulldozer Work

• ROCK BUCKET & “THUMB” EXPERIENCED OPERATOR

Tom Silby 021 226 4562 • tom@hillcutcontracting.co.nz

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

• DRAINS & WATER TABLES • TIP TRUCK FOR LOAD REMOVALS

CALL TRAVIS! 021 056 7665

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

40L BAGS FOR SALE AT THE GATE. 906 Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

Phone: 09 423 7014

$5EA

Find us on

www.macjimray.co.nz

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • CIVIL ELECTRICAL

15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

STEVEN 022 544 1238 mcmillanelectrical@outlook.com

MUDDY

THUMBS

morrisandmorris.co.nz

OMAMARI LOGGING

GARDENING & MAINTENANCE

Fire wood: gum/macrocarpa/pine, delivery available.

• Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming • Water blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • Section Clean Up • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE!

Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines.

Call now for a no obligation free quote! Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

Local Tree Services

teamvegetation.co.nz

0800 933 326

OPTOMETRISTS THURSDAYS 10.30AM — 4.00PM Phone 09 438 3509 Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz

Safer, Faster & Cheaper • • • • • •

Tree Felling Tree Pruning Chipping Stump Grinding Shelter Belt Removal/ Topping Land Clearing

Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Cowsheds Ph: Stevie 027 284 1300 Em: stevie-pock@hotmail.com

Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

June 21 2022

KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY Personal Insurance Advisors specialising in Life, Medical, Trauma and Income Insurance and ACC p e w

027 585 7776 info@urcovered.co.nz urcovered.co.nz DONNA PETERS & HANNAH HARDING

CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the June 28 2022 edition is Monday, June 27 2022

FOR SALE

AUCTIONS

BANTAM ROOSTERS free to a good home. Phone 021 122 7000. CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

FENCING

WORK WANTED

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

CARPET VINYL laying service. We supply quality flooring products with 35 years of experience in installation and at competitive prices. Garage carpet floor preparation and restretching. Free quote phone Ian 027 499 6413.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE FIREWOOD — get it in early, dry hot mix $100/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.

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

Mechanics Workshop Auction

FORD MONDEO 2004, extremly good condition $3750. Phone 021 122 7000.

Noel Radd Motors Ltd

PLUMBER (SEMI retired) available for small property maintenance jobs… call John 027 494 2919.

HAY, SMALL bales, would suit horses. Tangiteroria area, phone 09 433 2797.

198 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto Tuesday 28th June - 10.00am Viewing: Monday 27th June 1.00pm - 4.00pm and 8.30am day of sale

RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573. TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141. TOYOTA HILUX double cab 4x4, diesel with canopy 2012, 101,334 ks, Red , serviced, excellent rubber, never been on beach. beautiful condition inside & out. $43,000 ONO. Phone 022 013 7043 or 027 420 9699.

WANTED TO BUY SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573. WANTING TO buy cheap section. Phone 027 3176 793.

On Account of

Sale includes: 2 Post Hoists x3, Automaster AM-2031T Tyre Machine, Automaster AM-412 Wheel Balancer, Welders, Gas Sets, Engine Lifters, Gearbox lifters, Wheel Alignment Tool, Diagnostic Equipment, Specialist Mechanics Tools, 60t Workshop Press, Power Hacksaw, Steam Cleaner, Mitchel Lathe, Logan Lathe, Eagle Pedestal Drill, Branick Spring Compressor, Parts Washer, Floor Jacks, Workshop Tools and more.

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

NURSERIES & PLANTS NEW RELEASE white bottlebrush (Mary) tall white callistemon, ready for hedging, shelter, landscaping, or just a feature plant. From $8. Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556.

~Specialist Auctioneers to Commerce & Industry~

PET SUPPLIES

DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

THE ANZAC THEATRE

AFTERNOON

THU 23/06

★

23rd June – 29th June

★ First screening

Last screening

HOW TO PLEASE A WOMEN (M) 3.30PM

WHINA 5.45PM

ELVIS 8.00PM

SUN 26/06

WHINA 1.00PM

ELVIS 3.15PM

THE NORTHMAN (R16) 6.15PM

HOW TO PLEASE A WOMEN (M) 5.30PM

WED 29/06

Student $13.50 w/ID

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

TREE SERVICES

NEW FILMS: WHINA, ELVIS FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: MOTHERING SUNDAY, JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION, HOW TO PLEASE A WOMEN, THE NORTHMAN

Senior (65+) $13.50

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

★

JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (M) 12.30PM

Adult $16

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

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

SAT 25/06

CLOSED

Phone or Txt Paul

ELVIS 8.00PM

JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (M) 8.00PM

TUE 28/06

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

NIGHT

WHINA 5.30PM

CLOSED

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

WHINA 5.30PM

MOTHERING SUNDAY (M) 3.15PM

MON 27/06

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

SITUATIONS VACANT

EVENING

ELVIS 12.00PM

MATARIKI

Ph 09

TOKATOKA

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

WEEK OF

AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION: www.anzactheatre.co.nz | 09 439 8997

FRI 24/06

Any job big or small. We do them ALL

WAYNE & ANNETTE

The Dargaville Club REQUIRES A CATERER. For more details apply to President: regals2@xtra. co.nz 53 Victoria St, Dargaville 09 439 8211

TRADE & SERVICES

FOR SALE

AFTERNOON

Dargaville Bobcat Services

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

MORNING

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Child $9.00

Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler

THE NORTHMAN (R16) 8.00PM

Under 3yrs FREE

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance. TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw – 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050. VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

JOB OPPORTUNITY RECEPTIONIST EXTRAORDINAIRE We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and professional receptionist to be the face and central pivot for our firm. As our Front of House you will have superior customer service with the ability to multi-task. This is a Full Time position (8.30am - 5.00pm) Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities: • Front of House • Database Management • Client Record Management • Company & Trust Administration • Creation of Reports • Communications • General daily administrative tasks

Skills required: • Experience in an receptionist/administrative role • Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel) • Excellent time management and organisational skills • Show a sharp eye for detail • Ability to manage all communications to a high standard • Pro-active and positive attitude • Team player Please forward your cover letter and CV to michelle@myaccountants.co.nz Applications close Sunday 26th June 2022

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER June 21 2022

CLASSIFIEDS SITUATIONS VACANT

Dargaville Baptist Community Church is seeking someone who is passionate to serve Jesus and the community. Someone who can ‘Multi-task’ and able to juggle between two roles- 30 hours per week. Community Connections Leader, (up to 20 hours per week). The purpose of this role is to provide overall leadership to our Community Ministries, plan and implement weekly programs alongside overseeing the curriculum. While doing so, this role will facilitate deeper connections within the families of our church and the families in our community. Office Administrator (10 hours per week). This role will ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the church through overseeing the daily activities and managing the church’s schedule of events. The successful applicant must be willing to join the church so they can journey with the families and at the same time connect with various ministries. A full job description of these two roles is available to all applicants. Apply for one role or both. Please email your resume and a covering letter to pastor.dbcc@xtra.co.nz or ring on 021 178 2026 for any further clarifications.

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the June 28 2022 edition is Monday, June 27 2022 SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

LASER ELECTRICAL DARGAVILLE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED AND SELF-MOTIVATED ELECTRICIAN TO JOIN OUR TEAM.

LOOKING FOR DAIRY FARM WORKERS, CHEFS & COOKS. We have multiple full time positions for Dairy Farm Workers, Cooks & Chefs to work in regional locations. Applications need MIN 2-3+ YRS FULL TIME EXPERIENCE. Formal qualification preferred but not necessary. Contact MATT GIBBS for a FREE consultation at: matthew@ozmigrationassist.com.au

We carry out a variety of electrical work in a broad range of environments and applications, including domestic, commercial and industrial. Ideally, we are looking for someone with industrial experience as we provide service to the local industries and also farms throughout the Kaipara District. This role will be full time with a minimum of 40 hours per week offered, Monday to Friday. All applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa, be an NZ registered electrician with a current practising licence. Clean and full NZ drivers licence is also essential. Require police vetting for some sites we work at.

CV’s emailed to dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz

APPLY TODAY!

WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! • 1 Full time sales role available • Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged • Cell phone and computer knowledge are an asset

09 439 7172

dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz

OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Integrity community media

CSR HIAB Driver: We’re looking for a motivated HIAB driver to join our CARTERS Dargaville team. With your commitment to outstanding service and support, you might just be the person we’ve been looking for. • Become a part of a positive team servicing your local CARTERS community • Competitive remuneration + benefits • Forge a long-term career with promotional opportunities

ABOUT THE ROLE You’ll be a key part of servicing your local community to: • Provide timely customer service by identifying the right products quickly and efficiently, delivering to residential and commercial construction sites • Maintain a seamless experience by unloading product deliveries on site with H&S at the forefront of your mind, working closely with the dispatch coordinator, inventory and branch staff ABOUT YOU: You’ll succeed in this role because you have the following skills, experience and values: • A team player with the right attitude. You bring an approachable and helpful attitude, and a willingness to lend a hand and ‘muck in’ when needed, while enjoying being out on the road • A real people person. You have a natural talent for building trust and rapport with our customers. • Basic tech skills. Knowledge of computer systems and basic operating skills. • Accuracy and efficiency. Your initiative will shine, you will be able to follow process and display accuracy and integrity in your day to day work. • Physically fit. For occasional heavy lifting and the physical aspects of being on the go. • Types of licenses. HIAB ticket essential, class 4 advantageous

Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz

• Forge a long term career with progression opportunities. • Security and work-life balance. This is a permanent, full-time job, with no work required on Sundays. • Competitive remuneration package and benefits to support your health and wellbeing. Includes superannuation • Company buying privileges across all CARTERS stores. APPLY TO WORK WITH CARTERS TODAY! Apply now and feel free to check out our careers page for more information. careers.carters.co.nz

HOOPER NEVILLE William passed away 14th June 2022. Dearly loved brother in law of the late Murray and Gwen Hutchinson. Loved uncle of Jo and Allen, Paula and Jack, Lill and Walter, Jason and Julie and their families. Treasured memories uncle. Moe mai ra.

PUBLIC NOTICES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook. GLOBAL EMISSIONS are increasing. NIWA expects a metre of sea level rise this century. We probably need a wide dyke across the mouth of the Northern Wairoa river to prevent flooding. A large ‘floodgate’ would allow boats and fish through on the outgoing tide. Our muddy river could become a clear lake. A single-lane road on the dyke would open up the Pouto area. Lance Bullock. GREY POWER Otamatea invites all members to their AGM on Wednesday 29th June at 1pm in the Footprints room at the back of the Anglican Church, Maungaturoto. This meeting will decide the Association’s future.

Dargaville Bowling Club AGM Sunday 3rd July 3pm, 2022. At the Club Rooms

DARGAVILLE AERO CLUB

AGM Saturday 2nd July 2022 2pm at the club rooms

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

RESIDENTIAL MANAGER Greenways Trust is looking for a new Residential Manager to join our growing team. If you have experience working with people with disabilities, have good team management experience, like a varied working day and are an excellent communicator, then this job might be your next opportunity. We are looking for someone who will bring innovative ideas for providing an excellent service. Please email reception@greenwaystrust.org.nz for a position description.

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH CARTERS At CARTERS, we’ve been helping build New Zealand - and Kiwi trade careers - for over 150 years. We make it a priority to ensure you’re looked after in a professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment where you can be proud of the work you’ve achieved.

DEATH NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES NAU MAI HAERE MAI MEETING FOR OWNERS OF WAIHAUA B1A 9th July 2022 at 11am, Waihaua Marae 449 Arapaoa Road, Tinopai 0593 • • • • • • •

Agenda: Meeting Opens / Karakia Whakawhanaungatanga Apologies Occupation Orders Rates Other Business Meeting Closure

RSVP & Robyn Clarke Enquiries to: P +64 21 991 856 E: rob.temiringa@gmail.com

HEALTH SHUTTLE Accessible Transport We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments) For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Mamaranui Bowling Club

AGM

Sunday 3rd July 1pm at The Clubrooms. With afternoon tea to follow. 23 Mamaranui Rd, Mamaranui

WESTERN SHARKS VS MOEREWA/UK Western Sharks/Kaihu Reserves 12:30pm Western Sharks Premiers 2:15pm

Saturday, 25th June 2022 Moerewa

Proudly sponsored by Catherine Stewart Country Specialist Bayleys Real Estate

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

June 21 2022

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

The UFORCE 600 EPS is a package that represents a quantum leap in design, performance and ergonomics, with key updates including electronic hill descent control and a limited-slip rear differential. The UFORCE 600 EPS is truly ‘The Stronger All-Rounder’ and is ready for duty.

13,990

EX GST RIDE AWAY

6,490

10,990

EX GST RIDE AWAY

15,490

EX GST RIDE AWAY

*Shown with optional roof cage, light bar & half windscreen.

*Ride away prices quoted exclude GST. Visit www.cfmoto.co.nz for more information.