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Landfill fight going to court u by Paul Campbell

Opponents of a newly approved landfill for Auckland domestic and industrial waste in the Dome Valley, seen as a pollution threat to the Kaipara Harbour, are taking their fight to the Environment Court, with an appeal going out to fund the case through a Givealittle webpage.

The power to protect

Coastguard North Kaipara is receiving a boost …

People power pauses SNA mapping The Far North District Council, at the forefront …

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A series of planning meetings is underway involving Fight the Tip movement, other iwi organisations and Ngati Whatua, elected councillors, MPs and some of the 1,000 groups and individuals who objected at public hearings. It follows the hearing commissioners’ decision to give the tip application by Chinese-owned Waste Management Ltd the green light. Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith has a blunt reaction to the news. “Council voted unanimously to make a submission opposing the landfill. The wrong idea in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is certainly stink.” The Wayby Valley landfill is in a catchment area for the Hōteo River, which feeds into the Kaipara Harbour. Any breach could bring disaster to the marine environment. “That in itself should stop the project. Add to that the need for 700-plus rubbish trucks on State Highway One each day, and it makes a mockery of government plans to reduce vehicle emissions,” says FTT’s Sue Crockett. The commissioners’ decision has been attacked by iwi activist Mikaera Miru. “Those responsible need to be accountable,” he said. “Our declaration of a rāhui on the site is a most powerful weapon, and it is the core of our opposition going forward. It’s a disgrace that the commissioners agreed to approve, and Auckland Council experts’ approval

p Backing a move to the Environment Court are Wayby Valley Fight the Tip members Rosamund and Barry Rose

of the project paid no heed or consultation to iwi concerns. We are sick and tired of being marginalised 180 years after the Treaty of Waitangi was signed.” Mahurangi MP Chris Penk has now raised the issue of waste treatment across the country with Acting Minister of Conservation Dr Ayesha Verrall asking: “what, if anything, has the Labour-led government done since taking office to promote solutions for methods of waste disposal other than landfills … rather than

mere discussion based on fine intentions it seems …” FTT executive member Michelle Carmichael says the campaign “has exposed more issues than just the damaging effects of one landfill. We will take this to the Environment Court. The best way to help, for now, is to share, share, share, our Givealittle page for donations for court costs. Together we can stop this threat to the environment and waterways.” Visit givealittle.co.nz/ cause/fightthetip. ¢

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p Dargaville’s Menz Shed team is spending the cold winter afternoons indoors with the smell of sawdust and hot cups of tea, repairing vintage and still-useful wooden furniture and fittings for those in need. The crew at the shed has been able to fix everything from sticking draws through to wobbly stepladders. In the meantime, new machines have come in that also need some attention before they are deployed to help with the long list of handy tasks on the board. If you need a repair or have some old tools and hardware to spare, pay them a visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays, down the arcade and behind McKay’s 100% store.

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 The Ray White Dargaville team is getting involved once again with fundraising for Ronald McDonald House. The charity helps families stay close when children need specialist hospital care at Auckland’s Starship Hospital. This year the real estate professionals are teaming up with Saint Joseph’s School and running two barbecue events. One for the students, and another public steak sandwich sizzle with extra soup to warm up winter for the general public. Come and donate to the cause on June 29, from 11.30am outside the Ray White office in Dargaville, or donate online at fundraise.rmhc.org.nz/ fundraisers/rwdargaville.

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Year-round sports made possible

The power to protect u by Andy Bryenton

Coastguard North Kaipara is receiving a boost in its mission to keep sailors and anglers safe at sea, a new vessel with more capacity and power.

u by Andy Bryenton

Treasurer and fundraiser for the CNK, Sarolta Bernhardt, says the new 2021-model America’s Cup chase boat represents a leap forward in capabilities compared to the outgoing Manaia, the organisation’s current craft. “It’s 20 years younger, and as it’s also larger, we will, for example, be able to do bar crossings,” says the long-term supporter of the Coastguard. Her husband serves in an active capacity as a skipper aboard the Manaia. “However, a fit-out is required, and storage for our rescue and medical p From left: Skipper Bobby Smith, Operational Seaman Mathew Smith, Skipper Allan House, Skipper Allan Crabb, Operational equipment will be added.” Seaman Karl Reynolds, Operational Seaman Mike England, This process will change Trainee Peter Inger and Operational Seaman Greg De Suza the powerful seagoing boat from a sporting and media machine, as with the help of a very supportive local seen in the America’s Cup regatta, to community. For example, the Paparoa a purpose-refitted Coastguard rescue Lions has pitched in with three trailer vessel. Other changes are also required to loads of split firewood to raffle. There will accommodate this. While the boat itself is be further raffles and the opportunity a donation, the upgrades to its chandlery to donate at the forthcoming Paparoa and gear will need to be covered from Market Day and Ruawai Four Square. CNK coffers, as will modifications of the The organisation is confident that base and the provision of a larger, more with the help of local businesses, powerful launching tractor. organisations and citizens, they’ll reach To accomplish this, Coastguard North their goal, extending their abilities of Kaipara will need approximately $55,000, protection and rescue with the latest in which they are vigorously fundraising marine technology. ¢

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Dargaville Primary School has opened an exciting new sports facility, with a new, all-weather Tiger Turf multi-sport court attracting students to jump into winter codes. Principal Curtis Gaylor says that the new courts will provide the opportunity for year-round outdoor exercise, with all of the educational and fitness benefits this brings. “In the winter, our fields turn into a bit of a bog, which is not great for either grounds maintenance or p Principal Curtis Gaylor and some of the student body of Dargaville Primary School celebrate their new, colourful multisports,” he says, indicating sports court the flat and low-lying nature of the school’s central Dargaville game will take place rain or shine on the site. “The kids absolutely love the new new court, where crisp and coloured lines Tiger Turf, and we’ve actually had to make it easier to referee the action. arrange a bit of a schedule to ensure The new courts were installed by the everyone gets a turn.” Tiger Turf company, which took just six It’s not just exercise and free play weeks to install the textured, high-grip that have been facilitated by this surface along with a solid substrate and expansion, one of three Tiger Turf fences for safety and to keep sports balls installations at Dargaville area schools inside the zone. It was paid for using a for 2020/2021. A regular annual governmental SUP grant. A disbursement match against friendly rivals Ruawai will specifically targeted to allow schools to now have a venue that’s not dependent invest in infrastructure they would not on the whim of the weather. The soccer normally be able to grasp. ¢

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People power pauses SNA mapping u by Andy Bryenton

The Far North District Council, at the forefront of northern efforts to map newly-coined Significant Natural Areas, has agreed to pause all activity after protests, petitions and a hīkoi shone a light on the subject. Groups as disparate as Northland iwi, the ACT Party, Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Federated Farmers have weighed in on what some commentators have called ‘a land grab’, and other less savoury terms. “In regions such as Northland and on the West Coast where SNAs are currently being mapped, up to 60–80 per cent of land on farms would be defined as an SNA,” said B+LNZ chair Andrew Morrison. “We recommend the government ask regional and district councils to pause their mapping of SNAs until the policies are clearer,” Mr Morrison said. He met with Associate Environment Minister James Shaw last week to discuss farmers’ concerns. p Associate Environment Minister James Shaw and fellow Kaikohe was brought to minister Nanaia Mahuta reacted to widespread criticism a standstill as thousands of regarding SNA mapping last week protestors surrounded the FNDC offices last Friday week. Hīkoi leader Due to these efforts, the FNDC Hinerangi Himiona says her particular mapping of SNAs has halted. Mayors in hapu fare worse than many farmers. Their the South Island constituencies of West entire whenua is designated an SNA. Coast, Southland, McKenzie, Hurunui and Joining the hīkoi was a touchstone figure Tasman are following suit. Kaipara’s SNA for Māori self-governance and mana, mapping is currently not ongoing, though Hinerangi Cooper-Puru, the 84-year-old initial maps were prepared on a broad daughter of Dame Whina Cooper. scale in 2019. It’s unlikely that further Consequently, ministers James Shaw moves will be made until the government and Nanaia Mahuta were understood clarifies just what restrictions will be to have written to councils across the placed on SNA land, with the release country, urging them to pause in their of the replacement for the Resource SNA work. Management Act in December. ¢

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Council has a new auditor u by Paul Campbell

Kaipara District Council has a new independent chair of the Audit, Risk and Finance subcommittee, replacing Stana Pezic, who completed three years in the position last December. Geoff Copstick and his wife farm Angora goats and beef cattle on 230 acres at Helena Bay in Northland. For the past four years, he has been chair of the Audit and Risk subcommittee and a director of Northland Inc. “It’s fantastic to have Geoff joining our governance team, with the skills and experience required to hit the ground running in this role,” said Mayor Dr Jason Smith. “Geoff has extensive experience across the private and public services sector and is a Northland local, which is always welcome.” “I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Stana for her excellent work as chair, guiding us through some years of growth and change, while leaving us in a solid, sound position, and Councillor Wethey, who filled in the role in the interim.” The Audit, Risk and Finance subcommittee plays an assurance role in financial management practices, risk management, internal controls

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and governance. Dr Smith says the appointment is a reflection of the council’s commitment to best practice governance and helps deliver being a ‘Trusted Council — an open organisation working for the community’.

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The Dargaville Library was blessed last Tuesday as it reopened its doors. The library had been closed for just over two weeks for a makeover, with new carpet, some fresh paint and collections and areas moved around to create a series of ‘rooms’ for library patrons. The shelves have been wheel-mounted, enabling the spaces to be used more flexibly. Staff moved over 20,000 items in and out of the area. Within minutes of opening the public was flocking back through the doors, checking out the improvements, using the computers, and renewing their reading material. Library manager, Lisa Salter, says the refurbishment makes better use of the space they have. “This library has been designed by the community. Everything we have done here is in response to what the community has told us over the years,” says Ms Salter. New extended Library hours: Open Thursday evenings to 6pm (trial basis)

New Fees and Charges for the coming 2021-2022 year were adopted at the May Council meeting. Key changes that come into effect from 01 July 2021 include: • Resource Consent fees: The structure of Resource Consent application fees has been reviewed to align with other Councils in Northland and Auckland as well as some suggested inflationary increases and recommended amendments to wording to support current services offered. • Roading: • A CPI inflation rate of 2% has been applied to roading charges. • A single charge to cover both Urban and Rural applications for No Spray zones has been applied based on current NTA guidelines. • Information Requests: Information requests (other than LIMs) have been broken into 15-minute increments at $17, rather than a flat $68 fee. • Building Services: Inflation based increases to some services. A review of the costs of inspecting private wastewater systems has resulted in an increase to include an hour inspection fee carried out by the in-house wastewater engineer. • Refuse Collection: A Waste Collection Licence application fee has been included this year. Contractors will now require a licence to operate and report data on a regular basis to Council i.e. disposal and diversion of refuse and recycling. The licence will be valid for 5 years. • Water Carrier Charge: A new fee of $21 per fill plus water metre charge at cost has been included this year. There is no change to Dog Registration. The charges for specific services in the Fees and Charges document take effect from Thursday 01 July 2021, through to 30 June 2022. The costs are for services applied only. You can see the full list of Fees & Charges via www.kaipara.govt.nz/fees

AUTHOR TALK - JULY 1ST - 6PM Local journalist Andy Bryenton has written an exceptional Sci-fi novel and he will be at the Dargaville library to host an author talk all about his new release. Gads Army, has made the top five shortlist in 20/21 Sir Julius Vogel Awards in the category of Best Novel!

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Sci-fi comedy and fantasy

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u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s new-look library has more room for special events, and the first of these is coming on July 1, with a look at a local novel in the chase for a major award.

The Helping Paws Charitable Trust has received a $4,000 funding grant from the Mazda Foundation to help in the work with rehoming, desexing and healing cats and kittens in the east Kaipara region.

Gad’s Army is in with a chance of being named best Sci-fi or Fantasy novel of the year for 2021, in an all-Kiwi contest named after New Zealand’s eighth prime minister. The Sir Julius Vogel award rates the best in speculative fiction and is named in honour of the literary PM’s own efforts in predicting the future through prose. He famously posited a world of 2000AD in which New Zealand would have a female leader, all the way back in the 1870s. Gad’s Army is by local author Drew Bryenton, who is also a regular contributor to this publication under his real name, Andy. From 6pm on July 1, he’ll read some of the more p Andy (Drew) Bryenton is in the chase for a major literary comical excerpts of this, his award and will give an author talk on writing comedy fiction at Dargaville’s library on July 1 seventh published novel, and answer questions on writing humour. Gad’s Army tells a tale of supernatural Allies have a secret weapon, though; JRR espionage and secret missions during the Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings will redefine the second world war, and centres on a squad supernatural races for a new generation. of magical misfits and cryptid creatures It’s up to Section M to make sure the working for Britain’s top-secret Section M. Nazis can’t stop him writing it. When a Kiwi pilot crashes his spitfire into Gad’s Army is shortlisted for the top Sir a dragon over Dover, he’s drawn into the Julius Vogel honour this year alongside the madcap world of the secret war between Stone Wētā by Octavia Cade, Transference Atlanteans, elves, goblins, gnomes, by BT Keaton, The Court of Mortals by AJ minotaurs and Nazi super-scientists that Lancaster and Blood of the Sun by Dan rages behind the scenes in 1940. The Rabarts and Lee Murray. ¢

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“This is the second time we’ve been lucky enough to receive funding from the Mazda Foundation, and they have been an incredible help to us. For them to pick a small animal charity here in the middle of nowhere is just amazing, and we’re very grateful,” says Helping Paws founder Megan Denize. On June 18, Mazda Foundation ambassador Boh Runga travelled to Helping Paws’ home base p Mazda Foundation ambassador Boh Runga and Helping to meet the current group Paws founder Megan Denize, with some of the charity’s extended family of cats in care and provide a donation, which Megan says could caged and secure outdoor area for the fund “a literal tonne of cat and kitten cats to exercise, adoption weekends and food”; a real necessity when operating a children’s school holiday cat tamer an animal charity. Since opening, programme introducing young people to Helping Paws has saved more than animal care. 600 cats, a vital social service as Megan says that the best way to help is the nearest SPCA base is more than to come and take home one of her friendly an hour’s drive north. A team of 40 companion cats, which come in all sizes volunteers makes it work, as do kind and colours. Alternatively, those who wish donations from the public. No animal to assist with the Helping Paws’ mission is ever turned away. Current projects can visit them on Facebook to find out include the construction of a large, how to volunteer or make a donation. ¢

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Free course promotes rural skills u by Andy Bryenton

Due to demand in the rural sector for people who know about bees, pest control and fencing, Northtec is stepping up to help. Its latest fees-free programme gives students a taste of three in-demand rural jobs. Starting in August, the Dargavillebased course is designed to cover three of the most in-demand roles in the countryside. Beekeeping is a fast-growing industry, with the potential for young beekeepers to get on board at the ground level. While fencing is always in demand on farms and pest control is vital for the regeneration of native species. “These are sought after skills,” says Northtec course coordinator Janeen Hunter. “The prospects of moving into employment by learning any of these sets of abilities is very high. We have had people call us in the past asking about graduates and their availability.” p Bees, fences and introduced pests are all in the spotlight as Northtec launches a new, fees-free course in Dargaville

Mayor’s Memo Kia ora Keeping connected with friends and family is important for each of us, it’s part of what keeps us healthy, resilient and having an enjoyable life. Connections for small Kaipara District Council are likewise important. Even though Council is able to make many decisions for and on behalf of our local communities, these are not done in isolation. The direction of neighbouring councils and of central government are part of our own local decision-making. We’re all connected. Within the next few weeks Kaipara District Council expects to receive the Government’s analysis of what the Three Waters Reforms will mean for our council and our communities. Earlier in the year we provided raw data about our water systems as requested. Since then we’ve heard there is a nation-wide $185Billion funding gap for the next thirty years of water pipes and pumps. In the Government’s proposal Kaipara’s Three Waters assets would be merged with those of our neighbouring councils, including Auckland, Far North and Whangarei. Government has said Council will be able to opt out of these reforms. With upcoming Kaipara-specific information we’ll soon be in a place to decide which way to go. I’m looking forward to getting this information, sharing it with you and hearing your views on this before we make our local decisions about local assets for any far-reaching proposal. Another far-reaching decision linked with a neighbouring Council is the recent approval of the resource consent for the Dome Valley Landfill. This is disappointing news. Kaipara District Council voted unanimously to make a submission opposing the 60 hectare landfill in the headwaters of the Kaipara. We believe the landfill’s the wrong idea in the wrong place at the wrong time. It remains to be seen if

there will be appeals to the Environment Court. For now I’d say the story is not yet over, though it’s certainly stink. Stink is also a choice word to describe how we’re feeling on getting advice that Kaipara’s local roading budget grant for the next three years has been reduced in real terms. Waka Kotahi have indicated funding for Local Road Maintenance which will be $6.2M ($2M per annum) less than our original bid request and an estimated $3.6M ($1.2M per annum) less than the minimum to maintain the previous National Land Transport Plan’s Level of Service here. While in dollar terms this is a $4.9m increase from 2018 – 21 Long Term Plan funding for this programme, in reality it represents a reduction once inflation is taken into account and is expected to result in a reduction in Level of Service over the next three years. We have made considerable progress with our roading work over the year and will continue to work hard for you, but this initial news is disappointing. For Council it’s been a hard enough road to travel, so it’s difficult when decisions made far away appear to have us headed backwards. As a wise man once said, accidents often happen when you’re backing up. I’d rather keep moving forward together. Take care as you go. Nga mihi Mayor Jake Dr Jason Smith, Mayor of Kaipara District

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Labour ministers face Dargaville crowd u by Andy Bryenton

Housing and related issues were top of the agenda when Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime and Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis fronted up to a meeting in Dargaville. “We come to these meetings to discuss the budget, but it often turns into a question and answer session,” conceded Mr Davis as the event got underway and the pair addressed a full council chamber meeting room in Hokianga Road. “As well as housing itself, we have addressed infrastructure. There’s no point in building homes without the pipes, pylons and roads to back them up. We’ve committed more than $50 billion toward this,” p Willow-Jean Prime and Kelvin Davis fronted up to a crowd in Dargaville who came prepared with insightful questions on he said. housing, the environment and other issues Willow-Jean Prime fielded questions about papakāinga housing on were present when Provincial Growth land owned by iwi and the provision of Fund monies were disbursed to expedite state housing in Dargaville. More specific the project. and pointed questions were raised Other questions involved the proposed by Tim Antonio and Richard Alspach Dome Valley ‘super dump’, which both representing the housing development ministers oppose; the SNA process and planned for Dargaville’s racing Three Waters, which they say are as yet club land. not clearly defined. The pair committed to Both MPs expressed displeasure and taking many of these questions back to some surprise that the racing industry the responsible ministers in Wellington to was still seeking payment from the club answer and seek a resolution to queries either pre- or post-investment. Both from the crowd. ¢

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Environmental hypocrisy in our government u by Jane Gray

We, as New Zealanders, have always been proud of a clean green New Zealand. However, we keep being told that it’s not, in fact, the truth; cows should all be classified as terrorists for the amount of damage they are doing to the environment; farmers are the devil incarnate because they use glyphosate and phosphates. Despite all of this, agriculture was worth $34 billion in a time when other industries were down due to Covid-19. In the latest GDP report, agriculture was up 0.3 per cent; this was due to rises in farming and forestry but offset by the decline in mining and fishing. Coal mining is banned, so is gas exploration, but there is still fossil fuel being burned in manufacturing and power plants. Not to mention the fact that we imported more than one million tonnes of coal in 2020. Up on the two years prior, I’m not sure how as a country we benefit from importing or how it lessens our carbon footprint. Primary industry could be celebrated rather than vilified. Let’s talk about something a little closer to home, and that is resource consent granted for the building of a tip

in Dome Valley. Can someone explain how this benefits the environment? How does this reduce our emissions? More trucks on the road to transport rubbish from other countries. Is this why we are now enforcing the EV policy? Then, on Waiheke Island, we have penguin habitat being destroyed for a land developer. It would seem to me that the powers that be in Auckland can do whatever they like with no checks and balances in place and everyone outside of Auckland gets to reap the fallout. How hypocritical is this government that they allow this to happen all the while beating the drum about emissions and greenhouse gases, pestfree forests and electric road fleets? The government says that it cannot interfere with the legal process. However, it has a proven track record of changing laws at a parliamentary level after the fact in order to justify its actions. Is the environment not the one issue important enough for this kind of action?

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RIGHT FIRST TIME Your rights come first u by Andy Bryenton

Choosing a professional tradesperson is all about peace of mind, and the law surrounding what a competent tradie should provide hinges on them being educated and qualified. Here’s what the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) says about the levels of expertise and care a tradesperson should display when working on your project. You’re covered for these whether there’s a written contract or not. Remember, most of the time, you can spot ‘cowboys’ a mile away as they won’t be affiliated with the oversight body for their trade and might be cagey about sharing their qualifications. For example, they may not have a card identifying them as a proper plumber or a logo on their ute identifying them as a Licensed Building Practitioner if they’re not legitimate. The CGA says that no matter who you hire, you’re entitled to expect five things. The first is called reasonable skill. It means that the job must be at least as good as the work of a competent person with average skills and experience for that type of work. That average is determined

by the standards set down by each trade’s governing body or as defined in the apprenticeship course for learning the trade. The second is called reasonable care. It means that care and attention to details have been used. An otherwise technically competent job might not pass the ‘reasonable care’ test if it’s been finished off in a sloppy, unsightly or messy fashion. The third key part of the CGA says that a job must be fit for use — that it does what you need it to do. A plumber who installs a non-flushing toilet has not made it fit for use; neither has an electrician who installs an air conditioner that doesn’t heat or cool. The most important thing to note here is that for all of these factors, there’s no defence of lack of competence. If a tradesperson warns you in advance that they can’t guarantee reasonable skill, reasonable care or fitness for use

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The Honda Super Cub might be the most popular vehicle ever made. From 1958 to the dawn of the new millennium, it was a staple of transport worldwide. Now it’s back. Millions were made, and whole cities run on Cub power; stand downtown anywhere in Vietnam, and the sound of those little horizontal single-piston engines fills the air. The Cub returned in a new form recently, as endearingly retrochic as the new Mini, the Fiat 500 Abarth or the timeless Royal Enfield motorbike. It was an immediate success. That meant it was time for Honda engineers to revive another hit from the classics collection; the CT125 Hunter Cub. People in New Zealand might remember the CT110, the classic ‘postie bike’ that mastered rural delivery runs through decades of use. However, the new CT125 is a slightly different beast. Under its retro skin lurks a suite of new improvements that deliver more throttle response, a jaunty exhaust note and added stability. It’s also great for use on the farm. The CT125 reverses the ‘bigger is better’ ethos that’s seen some quads become the size of that aforementioned Fiat 500, and delivers a small, fuel-sipping machine that’s remarkable for just what it can handle. Looking around the world, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise. Cub variants of lesser provenance are used

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waterfront ter Birkinhead ona norf shore? Why spend millions on bridge just for them? That’s a blimmin bridge too far.” “Well,” sed Sharlene tossin me a bita cup cake wiv raisins init. Yum. “I reckin there gonna be much more benefit ter the country if govinmint pulled it bikers head in an propped up the kiwi sailors bank account eh? Lookit alla grate publicity for us, an’ alla rich peeple wot come an’ spend up large ina pubs an’ clubs and hotels an’ ina boat fixing places.” Boss pored another cuppatees and sed: “Yep, an’ I tell ya wot; they likely to invest up large dollas in New Zilland too, cos we seen as a grate place to beat that cronyvirus. Blimmin govmint is shootin’ itself ina foot again.” Sharlene pickt upa tee tray. ”Yep deah, an’ I teller wot, bildin’ that biking bridge probly gonna cost a billyin dollas by the time they get it done. An’ I herd that that meens we gonna get nithing done ona roads here. They still be goat tracks with alla munny drained off for pushbikes.” “Yep,” sed Boss as we headed back to fix a fence atta bull paddick, wear the Bruiser tried ter get over ter the nek door

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A five-decade farming legacy u by Andy Bryenton

Father and son team Ray and Alan McEvoy have attained a milestone this year that is rare in any kind of business, let alone farming. 2021 will see their 50th annual bull sale unfold on their rolling clifftop property in the Kaipara, all under the watchful eye of the original founder. Ray bought this slice of coastal land in the early 1960s with the intent to run sheep, but soon a gradual shift toward cattle began, at first rearing Friesian bull calves for a little extra profit. However, the McEvoy’s farms would become synonymous with Moana Polled Herefords during the years, imposing redand-white beasts with what Alan calls a quiet temperament. “We started with just two cattle,” says Alan. “After which, we brought in sires from all over the country. Our first sale was for a three-year-old bull, who went for $1,600; that was a good price back then.” From early days trading at Dargaville’s cattle yards to the unbroken chain of 50 bull sales, which culminates in the event this July 6, Moana bulls have travelled far and wide to places as far afield as Mahia, Hunterville and the South Island. Along the way, Ray and Alan were the first local farmers to make five figures on a two-year-old bull. They say that there’s a friendly rivalry between studs and that

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they are proud to stay at the forefront of their profession. That is despite changing land use which has seen demand plateau in recent years. “As the pine forests went in, cow country got eaten up; that led to a

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Future technology starts here

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Dargaville High School students are getting up close and personal with robotics and the theory of computer intelligence.

The Kaipara District Council has confirmed tweaks and changes to its fee structure for different services, with the alterations approved at May’s general KDC meeting set to become active on July 1.

p Dargaville High School students solve programming and logic puzzles, using resources on loan from MOTAT in Auckland

They are taking part in a new programme that sees the school partner up with Auckland’s MOTAT science and technology museum. As part of a new MOTAT learning programme, schools can apply to have resources sent to them, enabling STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) educators to shake up the curriculum with hands-on exercises. These utilise real programmable robots and ‘Turing Tumblers’; mechanical devices that replicate the inner workings of a computer chip. “We had MOTAT visit last term, and the students were very engaged with the learning tools they brought with them,” says assistant principal Angela Troath. “This time, we called them, and they have sent two modules, which we’re sharing with all of our IT and physics students. This kind of assistance from MOTAT makes it affordable to use

teaching tools like real robots, which would otherwise be out of the budget for most Kiwi schools.” Young programmers were enthusiastic about cracking the puzzles presented by the cog-and-marble powered Turing Tumblers, named for the inventor of modern computing and based on his theories of programming. Putting those theories into practice another module involves programming three-wheeled robots to solve a maze or navigate a paper map of streets, using a tablet to ‘teach’ the machines how to react and move. STEM skills are important, say educators, due to the need for programmers, engineers and problemsolvers in New Zealand industry, science and research. Students learning to program small robots today may be the minds behind robotic industrialisation tomorrow. ¢

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p The KDC has frozen the limits for many service fees, fines and registration costs this year, including dog registration, due soon

The biggest changes involve added fees for some mobile services, with refuse and recycling collectors now needing a five-year permit to operate. A $21 for each fill charge was added to the operational costs of water carriers, which are very active during the dry summer months. There are also adjustments to nonLIM information requests via the KDC. These have become more reasonably structured, with a new fee of $17 for each quarter-hour data retrieval charge rather than a blanket $68 cost. Building and resource consent charges have been affected only in an inflationary sense, which is minimal. A new, more efficient means of reviewing independent wastewater systems is now in place, though with an added cost. With the Resource Management Act set to go by December, KDC is tentative about

major changes to the building consents process. Most other fees were frozen by the council, with no change to a range of fines and penalties for antisocial offences such as littering and illegal parking, wandering stock or animal control infractions. However, payment of all council fees and bills by cheque will be impossible from July 1 onward. Council staff can assist those who need to switch to a new payment plan. Another area subject to no change has been dog registrations, which help support the new and more effective inhouse dog control staff employed by the KDC after the end of the Armourguard contract that had left some residents deeply unsatisfied with service. Dog registration is due July 1, so owners of all dogs that aren’t ‘farmers helpers’ are encouraged to take care of their new tags before the due date. ¢

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Dargaville

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps – Mondays 6.pm-8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13-18 years. Phone Gordon 021 262 0547. Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert – 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. Alcoholics Anonymous – Dargaville AA meetings held at the Lighthouse Church, Corner of Normanby & Parore Streets. Use Parore Street entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. ALZHEIMER’s ‘Carer’ Support Group – Contact Maxine on 021 153 5674. Art classes – Tuesdays 7-9pm. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255. Baylys & Beyond Gardeners – All welcome. Second Monday of each month. Garden ramble. Shared lunch, trading table. Phone 021 0854 2003. Blokart Sailing – Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Chocolate Bingo! – 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Anglican Church Footprints Room. Community/Senior Lunch Maungaturoto – 1st Wednesday of every month. St. John Hall, Maungaturoto. Morning tea at 10.30am with lunch at 12pm. Community/Senior Lunch Mangawhai – 2nd Thursday of every month. Mangawhai Community Hall, noon. Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information. Open 7 days a week. Dargaville Contract Bridge Club – Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm. At the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439. Dargaville Embroidery Group – 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm. Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656. Dargaville Floral Art Club – Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Lighthouse Church,Corner of Normanby &Parore Street, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413. Dargaville Girls Brigade – For girls 5–15 yrs. Thursdays after school 3.30-5pm, held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7507. Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club – Meets third Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite the old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800. Next meet September.

Dargaville Quilters – Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville (Greenways Trust Centre) New members welcome. Phone 09 439 1598. Dargaville Scout Group – For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889 Dargaville Women’s Club – Meets the third Thursday of every month, 10am at the tea kiosk in memorial park. Phone Marilyn 439 6648. Drop-in Centre – Tuesdays 10am–Noon at the Town Hall — foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All are welcome! $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776. Fun and Games – Every Monday morning 10am12pm, at the Anglican Church in the Footprints room Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto. Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club – Meet at the Boating Club 5pm Monday and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training. Justice of the Peace Signing Desk – Justices of the Peace will be available every Thursday from Noon-1pm at the Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street. Kaihu Valley Music Club – Every third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827. Kaipara Dog Training Club – Wednesdays at 4.30pm, Mangawhai Domain. Kaipara Marchers – Practice Wednesdays 4.30-6pm Maungaturoto. Phone Lyn 022 070 8674. Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra – Wednesdays 6–7pm. New members are welcome – either experts or beginners. At Greenways center. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details. Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers are welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam – Wednesdays 5.30pm-7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow Street, through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Mainly Music – Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Make a Friend Playgroup – 0–5 years, Thursdays 9.30am–11.30am. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Gloria 022 104 0076. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club – 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, Onslow Street. 1pm– 4pm. Enquiries phone Bruce 09 439 5513. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Association – Starts at 7.00pm. Mondays Anglican Parish Hall, Tuesdays Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays Dalmation Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings. Northern Wairoa Youth Rugby – Saturdays 9am at the Pioneer Rugby Park. See draw on Facebook each week “Northern Wairoa Youth Rugby”

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NZ 60s Up Movement – Dargaville Social Meetings Held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact president Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Parkinson’s Northland – 1st Thursday of the month at 10.15am. Alternately support meetings at St. Johns Hall, Normanby Street and a coffee group at a member’s home. Contact Vicki Sadgrove 09 437 6876/ 021 268 4973. Peggy Purls in our Community – Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am, at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. RSA Women’s Section – Social meeting held at the clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344. Rugby League Junior Rugby League Northland Competition – Blue Goose, Whangarei Northern Wairoa Teams, Nursery, U6’s and U8’s start 9am U10’s 10am, U12’s 11am - Saturdays SeniorNet Dargaville Inc. – Drop-in every Tuesday 10am-2pm for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Road. Stitches and Craft – 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. Te Kopuru Salvation Army Share & Prayer Drop in – Every Tuesday 10:30am-12:30am at Coronation Hall. Enquiries email TKcoronationhall1911@gmail.com or ph Rachel 021 133 7560. Te Kopuru Village Drop-in – Wednesdays 10am12pm at St.Peters Hall. The Dargaville Menz Shed – is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. New members are welcome. For more info, phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Wednesday Crafts – Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on 43 Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. All are welcome. $6 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940 . Whangarei Shopping Bus Trip – All ages bus trip to Whangarei. Pick up from the Maungaturoto Retirement Home, 9.30am. Return time varies depending on need and arrangement. Bookings are advised but not required. 2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of every month.

Kaiwaka

Kaipara Young Farmers – Last Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Three Furlongs Bar and Grill 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka. Contact chairman Kurtis Danks 021 159 8453 kwdanks@gmail.com

Markets

Dargaville Twilight – Indoor Market at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street, Dargaville 25th June 2021 5pm-7pm

Tree Services

Property Maintenance

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

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CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk lots $20 per cubic metre, small lots $40 per cubic metre plus freight. B&H Whangarei are also available for all types of fencing. Call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458.

Stud

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.

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

Night Market and Burger Night – Northern Wairoa Boating Club from 5pm Friday 25th June Kaipara Cycling – Night ride meet at Lake Waikere 6pm 25th June bring shared BBQ contact Sadie at Time To for more details. Premier Reserve – Ngati Hine Moerewa/UK Snr vs Western Sharks 26th June 12.30pm at United Kawakawa RFC. Premier – Ngati Hine Moerewa/UK Snr vs Western Sharks – Saturday 26th June 2.15pm at United Kawakawa RFC. Club – Dargaville Old Boys vs Otamatea – Saturday 26th June 2.30pm at Dargaville Old Boys Field one. Midwinter Christmas Dinner – Fundraising event by 1st Dargaville Girl’s Brigade 3 July 2021 6pm to 8pm at Dargaville Lighthouse Church $45.00 each Tickets available at Dargaville Sewing Centre. Community/Senior lunch – St John Hall, Maungaturoto – morning tea Wednesday July 7th 10.30 with lunch at 12. Community/Senior lunch – Mangawhai Community Hall, Thursday July 8th at noon. Car Seat & Injury Prevention Service – Tuesday 13 July, 10am–noon. 29 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville Bring your car along, get your car seat checked and/ or installed by our Child Restraint Technician. No appointment needed. Text or call 027 209 6146 for any further information. Te Kopuru Coronation Hall School Holiday Children’s Movies – Tuesday 13 July at 10:30am. Free shopping trip to Whangarei – Tuesday 13 July, minibus leaves 9.30 from retirement village Maungaturoto. Te Kopuru Coronation Hall School Holiday Children’s Movies – Tuesday 20 July at 10:30am. Chocolate Bingo – Anglican Church Footprints Room. Wednesday July 21st, 10am–12pm.

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For Sale

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

Coming up

Phone 09 439 6933

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

FIREWOOD, DRY hotmix of gum & cypress. In bulk, $90 per cubic metre delivered in Dargaville area. Phone or text Henry 021 734 906.

Mangawhai Village Market – Every Saturday at the mangawhai beach school hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917. Dargaville monthly market – 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243. Paparoa Farmers Market – Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa. Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day – 1st Sunday, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Dizzy’s Market– Every Saturday 12pm– 3pm Coronation Hall Community Market $5 per stall contact Liz phone 020 4021 1114. Kaihu Hall Market – Saturday 19th June 10am to 12.30pm. Donations of goods to fund raise for the hall kindly received. Stalls available, bookings essential phone Robyn 027 439 0757.

Valley Brook Sport HorSeS Presents Doc’s Silver Cloud Registered Paint Stallion by Doc’s Silver Bar PH out of Firemist Cheyenne Princess PH. Available for service, carries the blood lines of A Touch of Hillbilly PH, Van Dee Bars PH, 44 QH, Scribbles American PH just to mention a few. Offspring have been very successful across all disciplines. 12 generations of colour carries both Overo & Tabiano gene 15.2.HH Live coloured foal guarantee $800 plus grazing. Contact Paul & Michelle 027 271 2022 • 09 439 5073

Work Wanted

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

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CLASSIFIEDS Trade & Services

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 29 June 2021 edition is Monday 28 June 2021 Situations Vacant

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. GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

Situations Vacant MILKER. DRIVE in position. 215 cows 10 min from Dargaville Starting June/July. Must have experience and be reliable. General farm duties. Phone 027 439 5302.

Check our website for opportunities for you: www.compacfurniture.co.nz/compac-careers • Furniture truck drivers (minimum class 2 license) • Factory positions available with opportunity to advance skills and gain responsibility Apply in person at Compac Furniture, email CV to payroll@compacfurniture.co.nz or phone 09 439 6765. Septic Tank Services

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE We are looking to employ an Electrical Apprentice to join our company. Prospective candidate will need to have:

• Level 2 Maths & English minimum • Restricted drivers licence preferred • Require police vetting for some sites we work at Email CV’s to: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz

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.

Public Notices

Mamaranui Bowling Club

AGM

Sunday 4 July 1pm at The Clubrooms. 23 Mamaranui Rd, Mamaranui.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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.

Public Notices DARGAVILLE AERO CLUB

AGM Saturday 26th June 2021 2pm at the club rooms

NORTHERN WAIROA BOYS & GIRLS CENTRAL DAY AGM 28th June 11.30am at Dargaville Vet Centre Phone Megan 027 668 8468

Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville A-A 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. IN EUROPE, native ash trees have been protected from ash die back (fungus disease) by digging charcoal in around the roots. Perhaps this could protect our kauri trees. Lance Bullock.

Mihi Whakatau

Apologies • AGM Minutes 2020 Chairman’s Report • Financial Report Election of Officers

All inquires to L.Rimene ph 09 946 5669 | 021 0848 1207

Station Road, Dargaville Enqs: Phone 09-439-5907 evgs

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

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NORTHERN WAIROA VETERINARY CLUB ASSOCIATION LIMITED Friday 25th June, 2021 RSA Dargaville, 12 Midday Light refreshments following the meeting. For a copy of the agenda or audited accounts contact the secretary NWVetclub@outlook.com

Public Notices

26th June 2020 I lost my best friend, and beautiful daughter still see your face, that cheeky smile brown eyes, miss you a lot. Rest in peace. Rex and Margaret, Rex Jr., Audra, Andrina, Aunty Shona

AGM

POSTPONED UNTIL

at Te Houhanga Marae

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Date: 27th June 2021 at 10am Venue: Pouto Waikaretu Marae

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(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Fired Earth LTD of West Maungaturoto, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 142 Hurndall Street West Maungaturoto known as COAST. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Cafe/Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 11pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

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NORTHLAND CDEM GROUP PLAN REVIEW PUBLIC CONSULTATION The Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is required under the CDEM Act 2002 to have a strategic five-year plan which sets out how Civil Defence arrangements will be delivered in its area. This is the fourth Northland CDEM plan since 2002 and sets out the vision, goal, principles and how CDEM is planned and delivered in Northland. The Northland CDEM Group Plan 2021-2026 draft is available for public consultation from 21 June 2021 to 1 August 2021 (5 weeks). The Plan and online submission form are available at www.nrc.govt.nz/haveyoursay It is also available in paper version (along with paper submission forms) at Northland Regional Council offices across the region.

For further information, go to www.nrc.govt.nz/haveyoursay

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published June 15th 2021.

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

Racing Club Housing Survey As part of the planning for development of the Racing Club site, we know there is a need for housing but want to know more about your experiences and views to help us understand what types of housing are needed. Please share your thoughts before the 05 July. The survey is open to all Kaipara residents www.surveymonkey.com/r/dargavillehousing Alternatively you can call in to the DCDB offices, Fosters Arcade, for printed copies to enable you to fill in the survey.

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The Arapohue Bowling Club Incorporated of Mititai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 3338 Mititai Road, Mititai known as Arapohue Bowling Club. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Sports Club. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Thursday 8am to 12am midnight Friday to Sunday 8am to 1am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the only publication of this notice.

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