Sea Scouts from across the north of New Zealand gathered for a fun regatta at
A controversial rally against cogovernance took place in Dargaville last week, with fiery rhetoric from the …
The Water Services Legislation Bill, to establish the government’s Three Waters programme, is in select committee this week, as politicians debate the many questions asked in submissions on the bill.
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), the organisation advocating for councils like the Kaipara District Council, presented a submission with at least 133 points of concern to the committee, highlighting what they see as weaknesses in the proposed law. It’s one of 442 submissions questioning parts of the proposed law.
Chief amongst them are fears that rates must rise, despite government assurances that Three Waters would deliver cheaper water services. Concerns were also raised that the transfer of assets to new Water
Services Entities could occur without there being agreement as to the assets and land specifically to be transferred.
‘When economies of scale and scope are lost as a result of Three Waters services ceasing to be part of the portfolio of council activities, councils may need to increase their general rates to cover the real costs associated with their remaining functions,’ the LGNZ report states.
The organisation was also adamant that councils should not act as ‘debt collectors’ for the new WSEs, as this, too, would bump up council costs.
‘Councils oppose being compelled to collect revenue for a service they no longer control and deliver, partly because it will exacerbate public confusion about who is accountable for water services,’ opined LGNZ.
In addition, it was noted that rural supplies to small communities would no longer be able to opt out of the WSE regime and instead come under community control. Chairing MP Kieran MacAnulty and the committee will read all submissions before suggesting changes to the Water Services Bill in May.
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Greetings,
There’s not much to say about the extreme weather events of last month that hasn’t already been said, so I’ll keep it short. We can all be immensely proud of the efforts across the district to get us back on our feet and moving forward. Our Mayoral Relief Fund is currently receiving applications from those most in need.
Both Cyclone Gabrielle and the Mangawhai rainfall event have collectively done a lot of damage across Kaipara that will need to be repaired. Many are not easy fixes. We are a small council with small rating database and do not have the fat in our budgets to set aside large amounts of money for possible emergency works year to year (we do budget for a small amount). For roading, Waka Kotahi have already said they will be subsidising works to get our roading network back up and running but have not confirmed yet how much the subsidy will be. Currently we are now reviewing all our projects planned for the coming year to understand where we may have to reprioritise funding. We are continuing to look through our budgets with a fine-tooth comb and will keep you updated as we move towards finalising the budgets and the adoption of our next Annual Plan (2023-2024).
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Craig Woollam (right) is the new club captain at the Southern Rugby Club in Te Kōpuru, taking over from Chris Fife, who has served in the role since 2009. Craig says that his focus, as the club completes a big refit of its buildings, is on promoting youth rugby and supporting up-and-coming players. A donation of new flags and pads from FMG is helping to set the scene for a new season of success with Craig at the helm in partnership with what he calls a ‘fantastic’ committee and coaching staff.
I made it out to the Northland Fields Days a couple of weekends ago. It has returned in great spirit to Dargaville after three years and with approximately 17,000 people through the gates it was humming. You could tell everyone really enjoyed getting out in the sun, catching up with friends and enjoying the exhibits. Council had a space where we could meet and listen to what our community had to say and what they wanted for the future. It brought home to me the value of these conversations and staying in touch with community aspirations. I really enjoy these events and I hope those of you who attended did too. Thank you to all those who took the time to talk with us, and congratulations to the organisers for another successful event.
A large crowd of high school students turned out to sign up for Northern Wairoa Rugby’s 2023 season, with both girls and boys queuing to put pen to paper and join a team. With encouragement from Sharks and Taniwha alumni at the muster, the young players heard how opportunities on the field could lead to valuable experience and skills for life.
Attendees report more than 450 classic and vintage vehicles made the trek to Hikurangi to support a fundraiser for local firefighters. Janelle Reynish, pictured with her children in a show patron’s 1970 Chrysler Valiant convertible, took home the trophy for her rock ‘n’ roll era pin-up costume. The Dargaville resident is a previous winner at the Kumeu Hot Rod Show. Janelle and her family design and make all her competition clothes.
by Andy Bryenton
Aid is doubling for farmers struck by cyclone damage, including Kaipara’s kũmara growers, dairy, sheep and beef farmers and crop cultivators.
After an initial tranche of $25 million was announced soon after the cyclone struck, further assessment of farm damage was undertaken. That included visits by agriculture minister Damien O’Connor and prime minister Chris Hipkins to Kaipara and the realisation that the detrimental effects of Cyclone Gabrielle would be prolonged.
“We knew there would be more need during the response phase, as people took time to take stock and work through their clean-up,” said Finance and Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson. “Ministers are working on the next steps of support as the regions move to recover and rebuild from these events.”
The need for aid proved great. More than $17 million was applied for by farmers within the first two weeks of the fund being opened. An additional $26 million will be added, allowing more farmers to access help.
It includes growers in the decimated kũmara industry of Kaipara. With some growers reporting 70 to 90 per cent destruction of their crop, the favourite vegetable of Kiwi cuisine will likely remain costly until next year.
However, growers urge people to buy it if they can, as every dollar back to struggling
by Andy Bryenton
Leading Dutch consulting engineers Royal Haskoning DHV has been asked to undertake a technical risk assessment for Ruawai’s defence against changing sea levels.
Ruawai’s experiences during Cyclone Gabrielle were harrowing, but locals are praising the century-old drainage systems, which prevented an even greater catastrophe, even as the engineers from the Netherlands bring their 140 years of experience dealing with land protection to bear. The firm was founded in Rotterdam in 1881 by a tutor from the Royal Netherlands Military Academy.
‘The Ruawai community has an important history of flood management and drainage management. It can be resilient and can thrive if, together, the community and council are able to adapt at the right time and in the right way,’ says the introduction to the Ruawai Adaptive Pathways project, as presented to Royal Haskoning DHV.
farms is an investment in local recovery. Kaipara Kumara’s Anthony Blundell admits it’s a harsh blow but that good infrastructure, a supportive community and growers helping each other out will set the stage for a resurgence in 2024.
“In the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, ‘we’ll be back’; we’re a resilient bunch. It makes you proud of the community,” he says.
Lessons learned from the events of last February will feed into a forthcoming report on adapting to a changing climate. Ruawai leads the country in this adaptive response, with a new group empanelled to plan for a secure future. Eventually, it is expected that all communities in Kaipara and the whole of New Zealand that are facing increased coastal hazards and sea level rise will carry out this type of planning. Some locals say that Ruawai already provides a good template to follow.
“The cyclone was the biggest test we’ve had, but the community has come through,” says local businessman Anthony Blundell. “Our forefathers who built this drainage system were visionaries. It’s time for people to recognise Ruawai and take our town as a good example.”
Royal Haskoning DHV will prepare a detailed report to be used by the committee in forming their future plans, with results by July this year.
Couples without a contracting out agreement or ‘pre-nup’ tend to regret it, a recent survey by the University of Otago has found.
While over 80% of couples surveyed didn’t have a formal contracting out agreement, when relationships didn’t work out only 16% of couples followed through on their original intentions regarding how to deal with the split. It inevitably adds stress and resentment to an already difficult situation.
For couples with a formal (lawyercreated) contracting out agreement, the compliance rate was significantly higher, 63%. Where couples tried to create the contracting out agreement themselves (without a lawyer), the compliance rate was only 21–29%.
The lesson seems clear: you take a significant risk if you decide not to sign a formal contracting out agreement to protect assets and instead rely on an informal agreement.
What is a contracting out agreement?
Contracting out agreements (COAs) set out how your property (any, not just real estate) will be divided if you and your partner ever separate. These agreements are not just for married couples. You can also have an agreement if you are in a de facto relationship. If there is no agreement, then the Property (Relationships) Act
1976 will decide how your property will be divided once your relationship reaches a certain point (typically three years). It is usually prudent to get an agreement in place before the three-year mark. What else did the survey participants say?
The survey also asked participants how they felt about having a formal or informal COA (or none). There were common themes in the answers, such as participants regretting not having a contracting out agreement and, in hindsight, wishing they had one. Some wished they had protected the family inheritance, or their pre-relationship home, while others expressed that they were too scared to raise the issue with their partners. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the survey also noted that “most participants who had experienced separation said they now have, or will have, a contracting out agreement for their next relationship.”
The perception of the costs of setting up a COA was highlighted as a barrier to couples getting a formal agreement. However, the costs of not having a formal
agreement can significantly outweigh the initial investment in good legal advice. If you separate without a COA, you may find yourself dependent on your lawyer to advocate for you during a stressful and emotional time. It will allow you to put its terms into action without the need for further extensive advice and litigation.
Other couples don’t want a COA because they feel it is ‘cynical’ or ‘unromantic’. Rather than thinking of a COA as ‘planning to separate’, it is more helpful to treat it as a form of support for you both — an insurance policy to save
you both stress in case that rainy day ever comes.
Other survey respondents believed placing their assets in a trust would be enough to protect them in the case of a relationship breakdown. However, trust law has evolved and currently does not swing in favour of the protection of relationship property. A COA provides far more protection for your assets than a trust and far less ongoing expense.
If you like to have an initial chat about setting up a contracting out agreement or to get started creating one, our experienced team is happy to help.
by Andy BryentonThe repair bill for Kaipara District Council infrastructure following Cyclone Gabrielle may top $34 million, with as little as $10 million coming from central government agencies.
Councillors heard the grim toll at last week’s briefing as staff began to tally the rebuild. Best current assessments indicate up to $9 million to repair land drainage systems, $3 million for stormwater, $2.5 for wastewater, $20 million for roading and $300,000 for potable water supply.
These figures exclude the weather bomb event of February 24 that caused further damage to Mangawhai, and they also exclude roading costs associated with state highways, also badly damaged. Across all these categories, the only central government aid comes from roading body Waka Kotahi.
“The estimated cost to repair is significant for our small council. Even with the subsidy from Waka Kotahi, the council is still looking at a significant investment of approximately $12 million to $21 million,” said the KDC’s Anin Nama.
“Council will need to be prudent on how the financial impacts are managed. Council staff have commenced a review of the 2022 to 2024 capital and operational budgets to establish what projects can be
A controversial rally against co-governance took place in Dargaville last week, with fiery rhetoric from the keynote speaker drawing applause from some and derision from many others.
The meeting was held at the Kaipara Community Hall after the Dalmatian Society Hall chose to deny speaker Julian Batchelor a venue.
The millionaire preacher, businessman and activist employed polarising rhetoric during the Dargaville meeting, including references to New Zealanders being ‘enslaved’ by Māori interests who, he opined, seek ‘dominance’ of the nation.
deferred or stopped to lessen the total financial impact.”
Mr Nama also indicated that building back with conventional stormwater systems may not prevent future flooding should a cyclone of Gabrielle’s magnitude recur. These figures do not cover a reinforced rebuild made to withstand such storms.
“There is no system which can cater for the events that have struck over the last month. There may be cases where if we do have another event of this nature, we may see the same problems,” he said.
He appeared in front of a projected message claiming that New Zealand is at war currently, and used militant language, decrying: “The laid back nature of European Kiwis, whose mantra is ‘she’ll be right’ until they taste tribal rule and then tears will flow in the gutters of our streets.”
The anti-co-governance demagogue recounted, as one of his political motivations, the blocking of one of his personal real estate plans in the Far North. His property in Rawhiti had been subject to court disputes lasting five years, which ended in an order to pay fines.
Rebuttals from attendees of varying ethnicities met many of Mr Batchelor’s statements, including broad claims of media corruption, bribery and the culpability of educators, church leaders, politicians and ‘European lawyers who have sold their souls’.
He shouted down accusations of falsehood, vehemently attesting that he had paid for the hall hire and sound system. While a mood of anger existed amid roughly half of the attendees who were there as a counterprotest, humorous barbs and ridicule of the confrontational tone of the speaker predominated. A reasoned debate about the complex issue of co-governance was not forthcoming.
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The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle will figure in new evidence in the Environment Court appeal hearing against the proposed megadump for Auckland’s rubbish in the Dome Valley and its perceived threat to the Kaipara Harbour.
Court continues this month after the site of the planned Waste Management Ltd landfill became subject to a wide-ranging appeal led by the Fight the Tip movement, iwi, the Department of Conservation, and Forest and Bird, among others.
“The court has dates set aside through March and April with cultural and planning evidence, and we expect further evidence to be put forward following the flooding of the region when it was hit hard by the cyclone,” said FTT executive member Sue Crockett.
As well as inundating Dome Valley, where the proposed landfill is situated, the stormwaters caused slips threatening Northland’s electricity supply, with Transpower lines under stress and needing urgent repair work last week. Road and rail services have also been disrupted.
“The storm certainly demonstrated the fragility of the landscape in the valley and surrounding region,” said Sue. “We expect this will be put forward as new evidence in our case at the appeal.”
by Andy Bryenton
This month local Rotary clubs are banding together to launch a mental health programme for school children, teaching them how to deal with strong emotions and difficult situations in a healthy way.
The Te Tai Tokerau Tamariki Mental Wellbeing Project is the first of its kind in New Zealand, and it represents a joint effort between Rotary, educators and the Think and Be Me organisation. Think and Be Me was founded by Cat Levine in response to the growing rate of mental health issues among youth, and provides children with the means to manage anxiety in their early years.
The protest against the landfill has spread over more than four years of opposition concerned at the impact on flora and fauna and the location in a watershed feeding into the harbour where flood or leakage from the tip site could devastate the marine environment.
FTT is holding a community meeting and hui to update supporters and the public on the appeal hearing progress at the Wellsford District Community Centre on Sunday, March 19, from 2pm. “Come along for an update, and artwork and bumper stickers will be available for purchase to help fund our legal costs.”
We know there are many local heroes out there who helped our communities through the recent weather events.
If you want to thank someone for helping out, send us their name and how they helped, we’ll give them a shout out*.
* Please check they are happy to have their name made public. Your names and message will be published in local newspapers and on the Kaipara District Council website. Complete this form online at www.kaipara.govt.nz or cut out this slip and drop it into your local library or Kaipara District Council office. Please complete your nomination by 23 March.
“Discussions with teachers and principals reveal they are not adequately equipped to deal with some of the mental health challenges that are becoming more prevalent in the classroom environment today,” says Cat.
Her programme’s purpose is to support teachers and provide them with the necessary resources and training to address the rise of child and young person mental illness. Now it’s been boosted to cover all of Northland, including Kaipara schools, thanks to a sponsorship grant from the Rotary Foundation. It has contributed $600,000 to bring better mental health to primary schools.
Cat and her team of experts and volunteers will train 450 teachers in
60 Northland primary schools for two years. They will visit each school three times, delivering educational mental health presentations, resources and fun activities for the children.
A presentation roadshow is on its way through the north, with Dargaville schools the first to experience it in Kaipara this month.
Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to help support those affected by the February 2023 extreme weather events.
The Mayoral Relief Fund may be used to allocate one-off payments to residents and ratepayers within the Kaipara District who have suffered severe hardship or damage as a result of February 2023 extreme weather events.
For more information and to apply for the Fund, head to kaipara.govt.nz/mayoralrelieffund
Printed copies of the application form are also available at both our Customer Service Centres.
Applications close 5 00pm, Monday 3 April 2023
by Amy Fifita
Recovery efforts after Cyclone Gabrielle continue as farmers view a clearer impact of the damage done after the weather events.
“We have seen a spike in demand for excavators with grab bucket attachments, which are used for clearing fallen trees and debris,” says Ace Rental marketing manager Oliver Lovell.
Throughout the weather event, the company continued to provide machinery to keep roads clear and support the community. There has been a demand from the farming community as they continue dealing with the damage done to crops and the land.
“We have delivered excavators around Northland to help with clearing fallen trees from roads, sometimes working through the night. Excavators and sweepers to help clear storm damage like fallen trees and debris.”
The Dargaville branch of Ace Rentals was also affected by flooding during the cyclone that saw many evacuated.
“Our workers were unable to access our Dargaville yard due to flooding for
Seaweek celebrations brought people together at Baylys Beach last week, as the nationwide awareness campaign about the oceans delivered learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.
There’s a strong tradition of Baylys Beach locals inviting their neighbours down to the ocean’s edge to open up Seaweek, a campaign supported by the Department of Conservation and numerous other local ecological groups around the country.
“There’s no way to overstate how important the ocean is to our way of life,” says Mathilde Richer de Forges from DOC. “Our lives and our wellbeing are intertwined with the health of the ocean and everything in it.”
said Gary Steel in his open invitation to the public to come and join in.
a couple of days. It is fully operational again now.
“The community response has been very good, helpful and cooperative. We applaud the efforts of emergency response teams and volunteers for their efforts in the clean-up and keeping people safe.
“We are always available to supply anyone with heavy machinery that can help with clearing storm damage.”
To kick off the week, Baylys Beach residents rolled out the barbecues and, with support from the team at Sharky’s takeaways, hosted a series of beachfront games, including a sand sculpture competition.
“Seaweek is a time to celebrate our connection to the ocean, share our knowledge about it and highlight the incredible actions which are being taken to make positive impacts on the ocean,”
As part of the Seaweek celebrations, DOC has launched a fish of the year contest. Kaipara’s resident native bat took out the Bird of the Year for 2022, and some iconic local fish are in the running for top spot.
The local freshwater eel, the Kaipara Harbour’s flounder and the west coast’s most fearsome denizen, the great white shark, are all in the running. You can learn more about marine ecology and post your vote at emr.org.nz/fish.
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Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to help support Kaipara residents and ratepayers affected by the February 2023 extreme weather events. Applications close 5pm, Monday 03 April 2023. For more information and to apply for the Fund, head to kaipara.govt.nz/mayoralrelieffund
Printed copies of the application form are also available at both of our Customer Service Centres.
Both our Customer Service Centres are open and operating normal business hours. Info on the February 2023 extreme weather events and support available can be found at our customer service front desks. Call 0800 727 059 or use the Antenno app if you need to report roading issues or log a service request.
If you have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, you may be able to get an MSD Civil Defence Payment. You don’t have to be on a benefit to qualify for the payment.
You can call MSD direct on 0800 400 100. They’re open 7am–5pm Monday to Wednesday, and 8am–5pm Thursday and Friday.
The Government is providing $55 million to help farmers, growers, and whenua Māori landowners to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
The grants are to help farmers and growers get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
They include:
• up to $10,000 for pastoral and arable farmers to help with initial recovery, such as repairs to water infrastructure for livestock, and fencing
• up to $2,000 per hectare (up to a maximum of $40,000) to remove silt from trees and vines, support clean-up, and minimise future losses.
To see what support is available and apply for a grant, head to mpi.govt.nz/ cyclonerecovery
Northland Inc is taking applications for support to help Taitokerau Northland businesses recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Grants of up to $40,000 will be available to businesses in the region who have been impacted by the recent weather events. The grants are to help with any immediate cash flow related needs and to position businesses for a successful recovery.
Find out how to apply for a business recovery grant at northlandnz.com/business
The Government is providing $11.5 million for community groups supporting whānau and communities in regions impacted by recent weather events, who are not contracted by a government agency.
The funding will allow community groups to maintain their response and recovery efforts so they can continue to support whānau wellbeing and to support the wellbeing of their staff and volunteers.
Community groups can request up to $3,500 in funding. Funding must be used by 30 June 2023. Find out more and apply at msd.govt.nz
The Government has launched a $15 million short-term relief package to support Māori communities devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle and help accelerate their recovery.
The package will support a range of efforts including staffing for marae to undertake response and recovery activities, purchase equipment needed for the clean-up, purchase of replacement equipment and storage for food and taonga and support planning and co-ordination efforts.
• $9 million will be distributed through Te Puni Kōkiri, an agency that is able to leverage its experience and relationships to support response efforts in Māori communities.
• $3 million will be distributed through Whānau Ora to fund Commissioning Agencies to manage and coordinate responses, to augment and deploy resources to impacted regions.
• $3 million will be distributed through Te Arawhiti to support direct iwi partnerships and relationship activities, strategic leadership and coordination.
After February’s extreme weather events you or someone you know may be feeling upset, exhausted, overwhelmed or uncertain. You don’t have to manage this on your own, there are free resources available to support you during this time.
Need to talk?
Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Lifeline
0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
Suicide Crisis Helpline
0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Youthline
0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat Victim Support
0800 842 846 (VICTIM)
All Sorts
Advice and resources to help you through is available at allsorts.org.nz
The Mental Health Foundation has more information about accessing mental health support at mentalhealth.org.nz
Please check on your neighbours or people who you know live alone to see if they require welfare or mental health support during this time.
February’s extreme weather events have impacted roads across Kaipara. Our roading network has suffered significant long-lasting damage, and many issues will not be a simple fix. If you must travel, please allow extra time, drive with care, and be considerate.
We are responding to service requests and prioritising issues that are a risk to people’s safety, based on the information we have received. A number of trees remain on the side of local roads, and we will dispose of these once priority issues have been taken care of.
You can see an up-to-date list of impacted roads on our website at kaipara.govt.nz/news
Call 0800 727 059 or use the Antenno app if you need to report roading issues.
If you would like to keep up to date with what’s happening, sign up for all our latest news at kaipara.govt.nz/newsletter
If you’re heading to one of Kaipara’s parks and public spaces, please keep an eye out for damage caused by February’s extreme weather events and supervise your little ones.
There are still some areas with substantial surface water, fallen trees or trees with loose branches, and erosion on or around walkways. Our team is working to remedy these hazards as quickly and safely as they can.
If you see any new or changing hazards, please call us on 0800 727 059 or report it on the Antenno app.
New toilets in Maungaturoto opened earlier this month. Te Uri o Hau kaumātua, Ben Hita, led a blessing to open the new facilities at a small ceremony attended by project staff, iwi representatives and community members.
The toilets are wrapped with an image by local artist, Richard Moore, featuring a kererū and the Maungaturoto landscape. The project was supported by the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) from central government.
Applications are now open for round one of the 2023 Rural Travel Fund. The Fund aims to subsidise travel for junior sports teams (5 to 19 year olds) participating in their local competition.
Applications to the Fund must show travel funding used:
• for either more students to access current opportunities or for students who currently participate to access new opportunities
• for either during school or out-of-school times
• for either primary or secondary school aged students and
• in partnership with a school or club.
Applications close on Friday 31 March at 4.30pm. Find out more and apply at kaipara.govt.nz/funding
Applications are open for the Kai Ora Fund. The Fund is a small community grants process to support innovative projects that address food security, benefit the wider community and encourage employment and economic development in Te Tai Tokerau Northland.
The maximum funding available per project will be $5,000 and lesser amounts may be applied for.
Kai Ora applications are now submitted through an online portal. Support is available to groups intending to apply. We encourage you to check in well in advance before the closing date of Friday 24 March 2023.
For more information and to apply, visit kaiorafund.com
The Kai Ora Fund is a partnership between Mahitahi Hauora, Far North District Council, Te Puni Kōkiri, Northland Inc, Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau, Whangarei District Council, Healthy Families Far North, Ministry of Social Development NZ and us!
Get cozy and fall into a good book this autumn with Kaipara Libraries Ngahuru Reading Challenge. Log your reading, collect badges, and earn tickets on reading badges. The Ngahuru challenge is available all season alongside the 1000 books and Growing Reader Challenge. You can pop into your closest Kaipara public library to browse the new Ngahuru catalogue, filled with loads of reviews and recommendations as well as a feature on new items in the TUTU Collection.
We asked you what Mangawhai Community Park is missing and what the priorities for the park should be over the next ten years. We received 98 responses online, and 11 residents emailed us with their feedback.
Once the community’s suggestions have been considered, we’ll prepare a draft Master Plan. The draft plan will be made available for the public to review and submit feedback on – a chance for the community to tell us if we have got it right or if amendments are needed. We’ll let you know when the draft Master Plan is available.
Join the challenge at https://kaipara.beanstack.org/reader365
• Taharoa Domain Governance Committee, Tue 14 March at 10.00am, Lighthouse Function Centre / Te Whare Taonga o Tunatahi, 32 Mount Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville
• Audit Risk & Finance Committee, Thu 16 March at 9.30am, Meeting room, KDC Offices, Unit 6 The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and broadcast on the KDC YouTube channel
• Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee, Mon 20 Mar at 9.30am, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
• Council Meeting, Wed 29 Mar at 9.30am, Northland Field days Event Centre, 33 Awakino Point East Road Awakino Point, Dargaville
• Council Briefing, Wed 05 April at 10.30am, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
• Economic Development Committee, Tue 11 April at 9.30am, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
• District Plan Review Briefing, Wed 12 April, 9.30am, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
This is subject to change, 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.
Kaipara District Council is supporting the Ruawai community to prepare for, and respond to increasing coastal hazards, flood hazards and sea level rise.
The Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel is leading this project, using their diverse range of values and knowledge about the Ruawai area, with support from technical advisors.
Tell us what you value most about Ruawai and what concerns you most about future sea level rise and flooding.
Survey online 15 March - 6 April | kaipara.govt.nz/adaptive-pathways
Hear about the Community Panel’s work and share your local knowledge with the Panel.
• Learn about coastal hazards and flood maps for the Ruawai area.
• Share your feedback and local knowledge to help inform the Community Panel.
31 March and 1 April 2023 | 10am-4pm | Ruawai-Tokatoka War Memorial Hall
Coastal hazards and flood maps have been produced for Ruawai Adaptive Pathways. Come to our community drop-in days to view the new maps or see them on our website.
Sign up to our e-newsletter and find out more about Ruawai Adaptive Pathways
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When a friend who needed to travel away asked Malcolm and Jenny Joynt in Ruawai to look after a 20-year-old cat that also needed daily medication and some special care, the first experience hosting a visiting feline sparked a new venture for the couple.
“We were happy to help out, and initially, we set up the spare bedroom. Then when the cyclone came along we had to accommodate a relative, so we moved Cougar, the cat, into the garage and a purposemade enclosure, and so the When the Cat’s Away cattery” began,” said Malcolm.
“Upon doing a little research, we realised that there were no other boarding catteries in the area. So, we decided to expand what we were doing. We now have five enclosures, each with multiple carpeted platforms and ladders between. All are contained within our garage, to which we have added extra ventilation plus a large window for additional light.
“Being both active retirees, we enjoy having a purpose in life as well as being busy.
The Harding Shield returned to play on Field Days Friday, with a pair of all-star regional teams giving it their all in the quest to reignite a legacy of rivalry.
The historic shield is the oldest sporting trophy in Northland, with its roots dating back to the early 1900s. It has not been up for grabs for many years, but with the trophy itself restored, the game was on during Northland Field Days weekend, and crowds came to Pioneer Rugby Park in Dargaville to cheer for their champions.
It was a fast-paced game, as Whangārei sought to exploit any weakness in the Northern Wairoa-Rodney lines, opening gaps for speedsters to make big gains and, ultimately, to rack up the points. The Whangārei team managed to take home the historic shield with a hard-fought victory in an extremely physical game. The final score was 38 to 7 in favour of the visitors, despite a spirited defence.
with many current and future Taniwha players in their ranks, but the winner at the end of the day was the game of rugby itself, and especially youth rugby in Kaipara.”
If owners want their pets to have specific dietary needs, we can happily do that. We are also happy to take future bookings to secure your furry friend quality care while you are away. We already have our first Christmas booking!”
“I take nothing away from the game played by our local Northern Wairoa and Rodney players, who can certainly hold their heads high,” says Chris Fife, Council of Unions Chairperson for Northland Rugby. “Whangārei had a strong team
Chris Fife’s words reference the outpouring of generosity after the final whistle. At a charity auction following the game, patrons helped to raise more than $15,000 to support the junior game. That’s a big boost for up-and-comers in the sport, especially with the big Northern Wairoa youth rugby muster happening this week.
by Andy Bryenton
A new medical practice in Maungatapere serves the rural countryside between Dargaville and Whangārei, with a well-known Kaipara doctor and nurse at the helm.
Jim Schimanski and Liz Denton are equal business partners in the new Maungatapere Medical Centre, situated in the rural township on the northeast of State Highway 14. Moving to a country practice has seen the pair, and their administrative practice manager Tana Iosefa, warmly welcomed by locals, who have never had a locallybased doctor’s office.
“It was a bit of a vision for us long ago when Jim and I worked together in a hospital emergency department,” says Liz, a practice nurse with extensive experience in hospital-based and clinic-based care.
“I grew up here and went to school here, and it was always a dream to work closer to home. Now, I have old school friends and their families coming in as patients.”
“Even though we’re just beginning, we are offering all the services,” says Jim, who served alongside the medical team in Dargaville for more than a decade.
“I have a lot to thank Dargaville for, as it was fantastic to be able to work with a team comprising many specialist doctors, and it was a great learning experience to have them as colleagues.”
The aim of the new GP practice in Maungatapere is threefold, according to Liz and Jim. Firstly, they want to see people swiftly, with appointments usually
available on the same day. A growing patient roll means the practice is already seeking to hire more nurses.
Secondly, it’s about keeping people out of the hospital, both in terms of timely intervention, prevention, and the ability to come home to a place where medical care is available locally.
“We want to make medicine accessible to all, from young people and tamariki through to a focus on aged care,” says Liz. “We’re here for everybody, and we both have a good working knowledge of the specialist we should refer patients to if they need them.”
Thirdly, the duo aim to offer quality care that fits people’s needs and their schedule. The pressures of population and staffing have made a weeks-long wait for an appointment the norm for many or necessitated a trip to the hospital ED when normal GPs are not accessible. Jim says that people really appreciate being cared for fast and that one of the first expansions planned for the Maungatapere practice is for Saturday morning clinics catering to those who work 9am–5pm on weekdays.
The change of seasons is when we’re often busy preparing our homes for the onslaught of winter chills, but what about the front line of defence against illness?
While it’s not the cold temperatures of autumn and winter that cause a cold, dealing with adverse weather and more hours of darkness can find our immune systems at a low ebb. However, the body’s natural defences are amazingly resilient, and with a little support, they can power through even the dreariest months in the calendar. Here’s what medical experts suggest as we head into autumn.
Adopt a fresh seasonal diet. Fresh food high in iron, vitamin C and antioxidants are great immune system boosters. Fresh, locally grown produce, eggs, seafood and cuts of meat are best, as they are as close to their point of origin as possible. While some famous cold-busting foods and drinks such as echinacea, garlic, and green tea can help prevent a cold, they are not the best fix when it’s already struck. For recovery, a mineral-rich homemade soup packed with fresh ingredients is best, combined with lots of rest.
Soup works not just because it’s full of goodness, but also, we’re told, due to the need for hydration. Water helps with
Get outdoors in autumn, and make little changes to help prevent illness in winter of gentle, low-impact exercise, such as walking, cycling or yoga. It doesn’t have to be high-intensity to work. Exercise, even a little, can help encourage the production of disease-fighting white blood cells.
cellular oxygenation. and it also flushes away bacteria and toxins. Aim for eight or more glasses a day of water as pure as you can get it. A home filter system is a good idea for this, and those who already own one are reminded to change their filters out for the start of the season.
A little exercise goes a long way for immune system health. Doctors recommend approximately half an hour
Sleep is equally important, and the change in daylight hours can often throw people out of their sleeping routines. Winter is a time for ‘hibernation’, and the best way to give your immune system time
to muster its forces. Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep each night, and make it deeper and more restful by eliminating all light from your bedroom, especially ‘screen light’ and the coloured LEDs which glow from appliances on standby. To drop off, try reading a paper book instead of using a device for half an hour before bed. Finally, if you leave for work before dawn and come home after dusk, plan some time in your day to get out from under artificial light. If the weather permits, get outdoors for at least an hour each day in the sun to boost vitamin D production.
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by Andy Bryenton
When flooding and cyclone winds battered the north, rescue workers and convoys offering material aid had a tough road to get where they were going; often, it was no road at all.
As first responders tried hard to get through to those with no electricity, no supplies, medical issues or (in one memorable case) a baby on the way, it was the workhorse of the armed services that saved the day.
Seeing a military Unimog truck on the road is a frightening occasion, as it brings
home the fact that you are watching a real crisis unfold. Nothing says ‘this is serious’ like several tonnes of all-terrain military hardware heading out to rescue people from nature’s fury. It’s also a reassuring sight because it means that the heavyduty gear is on its way and help is at hand.
The Unimog’s name stands for Universal Motor Gerat, a German term coined by engineer Hans Zabel, who invented the hard-working truck in 1948. The name works in English, too, as ‘gerat’ means ‘gear’. Zabel was tasked with helping rebuild farming in Germany after the disaster of the second world war, and his idea was to package everything a farmer needed into one machine.
While Kiwi farmers wanted a ute that could drive produce to market on Saturday and take the family to church on Sunday, German farmers of that era needed a tractor, truck, 4x4 and stationary engine combo to turn battlefields back into pastures and crops. The Boehringer truck company started building Unimogs by late 1948, and by 1951 the project was such a success that it was bought out by Mercedes-Benz.
Those first Unimogs had a power takeoff to operate mobile sawmills or power
harrows and could put down the same torque as a tractor through all four wheels. Narrow, knobbly tyres made it work well in the snow and mud, and its truck-like suspension meant that it could attain respectable on-road speeds. Farmers could use their Unimog to go and buy seed, plough the field, sow it, and then drive down to the local pub for a wellearned drink.
It wasn’t long before other groups needing maximum all-terrain power took an interest. Off-road racers took the Unimog on some wild rides, from the sands of the Sahara during the Paris to Dakar endurance race and across the deserts of Mexico, the mountains of
Peru and the arctic tundra. Ski resorts began to purchase the big machines to act as snow ploughs because their massive grip and extra power take-off made them perfectly suited for winter road clearing.
The military applications of such a truck were also clearly apparent. As early as 1955, military variants were being made, and the New Zealand armed forces have used modern Unimogs for all manner of missions through the years. While a request for a new kind of sixtonne truck was made last November, when Cyclone Gabrielle struck, it was the Unimogs which rolled out to the rescue of isolated communities.
by Andy Bryenton
By 2025, it may be possible to travel from Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour to Whangārei in half an hour aboard an all-electric aircraft skimming 10 metres above the ocean’s surface.
Ocean Flyer is a company founded by the former chief of the New Zealand Air Force, John Hamilton, and Air Napier owner Shah Aslam. They have ordered 25 seagliders and plan to begin operations in two years. Ten gliders will be large, 100-seat models, and 15 will be smaller models designed to link smaller centres that may not have an existing air or sea passenger service.
Ocean Flyer was a topic of interest in a recent Kaipara District Council briefing session. A mainline service stopping past Mangawhai or a Dargaville to Helensville route may feature in future plans.
“Is this company proposing to operate?” asked Mayor Craig Jepson, noting a graphic of the futuristic-looking seaglider on the briefing report.
“They will be operating by 2025,” said KDC CEO Jason Marris. “They are also saying that they wish to bring services to areas which might not previously have had services.”
“We’ll be able to take millions of passengers on an annual basis once we’ve got up and running. Ocean Flyer will service the majority of the coastal
destinations in the country,” said the company’s cofounder, Mr Aslam.
The coastal waters of the Hauraki Gulf are ideal for the kind of machine Ocean Flyer is proposing to operate. The wide expanse of the Kaipara Harbour may be even more so. A Dargaville connection would require further logistical considerations at both ends to prove commercially viable right now.
The appeal of these bodies of water is their relatively sheltered aspect. It’s important because of the way the sea glider works. The machines use the ‘in-ground effect’, which creates extra lift when an aircraft is very close to the ground. Pilots feel it strongly on take-off and landing, but it’s possible to fly for an entire voyage and make use of the effect all the way. That requires a flat surface beneath, in this case, the ocean. Small waves make no difference to the effect, but hills and valleys on land would.
The concept works so well that huge ekranoplan vessels were developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War to dominate large inland oceans like the Caspian Sea and Black Sea. These utilised eight jet engines and were big enough to carry tanks and soldiers at hundreds of kilometres an hour. A more advanced, electrically-powered passenger machine based on this technology is the backbone of the Ocean Flyer concept.
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Ruawai Surrounds 119 Page Road
This versatile package offers 131.4 (more or less) hectare farm in three titles, with a range of land uses, approximately 15 hectare stand of rejuvenating native bush, and a 1900’s two bedroom cottage. The well-balanced property is currently utilized as a dairy support block, grazing 300 head of stock and producing 500 large bales of silage annually. The contour of the land is easy to rolling and tractorable, with well-maintained limestone tracks. The pasture is a mixture of rye/clover and kikuyu with a history of fertilizer as per Ballance recommendation. The water supply is exceptional and sourced from a large dam, pumped to a 30,000 litre header tank which is gravity fed to dam and troughs servicing the 15 paddocks. Infrastructure, combined with well formed races, is a key factor in making this property easy to run and very appealing to the new owner. bayleys.co.nz/1060334
131ha
Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 5 Apr 2023
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
Perched upon a 664sqm section in a cul-de-sac location this lovely three bedroom home is well configured with the convenience of double wardrobes and plenty of storage space. There is a full bathroom along with the benefit of a separate toilet and laundry area. It also features a lovely open plan living area with a heat pump, along with a space for a new fireplace to be installed. Outside, the home is a fully fenced which adds to the privacy and security of the property. bayleys.co.nz/1020827
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664sqm 3 1 1
For Sale offers invited over $400,000 Inclusive of GST
Phone for viewing times
Jude O'Connor 027 459 4528
jude.oconnor@bayleys.co.nz
Lisa Pocklington 021 121 8419
lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz
MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Built at the turn of the century, this charming and friendly home is nestled upon a large section down a private lane, in the Te Kopuru village, an up and coming location going through a revival. Partially renovated, the home boasts three large bedrooms, a central hallway, a sizable remodeled family bathroom/laundry, while the open plan kitchen is modern and brand new, a separate living area with fireplace further enhances the sense of space. bayleys.co.nz/1020821
809sqm 3 1 1
For Sale offers invited over $400,000 Inclusive of GST
Phone for viewing times
Lisa Pocklington 021 121 8419
lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz
Jude O'Connor 027 459 4528
jude.oconnor@bayleys.co.nz
MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Dargaville Library is planning to make this year’s Neighbours Day a success, but even before the festival of community spirit this month, they have rolled out some upgrades.
Lead librarian Lisa Salter says that the addition of an advanced self-checkout machine, a new catalogue full of fresh reading material, and expanding of the library’s new collection of fun games and learning tools have all combined to make the start of autumn special.
“There’s always a lot going on here,” said Lisa. “As well as these new changes, we are also having a barbecue for the community for Neighbours Day.”
Dargaville’s librarians take the library’s role as a civic hub very seriously, and
part of that commitment is being ‘good neighbours’ and providing a time and a place for regular patrons to get to know each other. On Wednesday, March 29, the library will fire up the grill and host a free barbecue lunch for all comers, starting from noon.
In the meantime, a new telescope and microscope are available for loan via the library’s free-to-access tutu collection, and an entire fresh autumn selection of books is ready to go, including picks from newly-minted library mascot Ruru.
TWINKLE
Set upon 5,669sqm of land this four bedroom, one bathroom home is complimented by the one car garaging, featuring a mixture of old and new blended style through its modern farmhouse look and breezy, open-plan layout. The original house was built in the 1920s with a second story being added in 1973. A recent renovation completes this family home. One would be forgiven for thinking the orchard of this house has been transplanted from the Adriatic Coast to the Kaipara flats of Dargaville, providing fruit for the whole family. Three family generations have created loving memories in this home, and it is now time for new owners to create their own. Once you enter the front door, the open plan kitchen, living and dining area is the star of the house. Boasting a new kitchen, paint, and flooring this lovely farmhouse effortlessly promotes a warm and cosy ambience. bayleys.co.nz/1020826
4 1 1 1
For Sale offers invited over $700,000 Inclusive of GST
View 10-11am Sat 18 Mar
Lisa Pocklington 021 121 8419 lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz
Todd Skudder 027 439 1235 todd.skudder@bayleys.co.nz
DARGAVILLE
Superb Location, Superb Home
Wow, the best of both worlds here. Located at the end of an Avenue with views out over rural countryside you are in town and the country. Modern kitchen with open plan living, three living areas, four bedrooms plus office and three bathrooms, this comfortable home is spacious and light, with room for all the family, extended family or work from home. Privacy and peace are also part of this package and if you love gardening you have a tidy blank canvas with established trees, come and complete your sanctuary. Room for calves, alpacas, chickens or plant more fruit trees.
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5 3 2
DEADLINE SALE
(Unless Sold Prior)
Closes 2.00pm, Tuesday 28 March
VIEW OPEN HOME 5.00-6.00pm, Friday 17 March
DARGAVILLE
Simply Stunning
Cindy Younger
M 027 278 2309
E cindy.younger@pggwrightson.co.nz
Upon entering this brilliantly designed north facing home, you are greeted by a large elegant entrance way that leads you to three generous double bedrooms, the master bedroom has walk-in-robe and a large well designed ensuite with a large well-appointed family bathroom down the hall, separate laundry, and good storage throughout the home, amazing kitchen and dining areas that all lead to a large covered patio area for great entertaining which gives great indoor and outdoor flow to patio and exquisitely landscaped grounds and pathways. This fabulous home will suit a range of lifestyles.
pggwre.co.nz/DAG37448
DARGAVILLE
A Sweet Country Lifestyle
Large 7652sqm lifestyle property
• Four-bedroom home New carpet in lounge, new roof Carport
• Good size paddock for a few sheep or a horse
pggwre.co.nz/DAG37359
DARGAVILLE
Petticoat Cottage
Charming three bedroom Petticoat Cottage with river views. Still has original features with some sash windows, exposed brick chimney with Metro fire place and still room to add your own touches. Full concrete drive gives access to single garage with storage plus two room removable shed. This can be bought separately and removed or bought with house at extra cost.
DARGAVILLE
Embrace Rural Living - Three Lifestyle Sections
Final Survey with Titles now issued are
• Lot 1 8744sqm
• Lot 2 8615sqm Lot 3 8780sqm
With expansive views towards Tutamoe, conveniently located to Baylys Beach, Omamari Beach and the nearby Kai Iwi Lakes, these sections are ideal to build your country lifestyle dream.
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March
Twilight Bowls at Dargaville Bowling Club — 22 & 29 March, starts 5.45pm, $10pp includes light meal, full bar available. Teams of three, casual dress, flatsoled shoes, bowls available for use. Contact Ray 021 337 072 or Ron 027 535 7214.
Dargaville Dog Parade — 18th March 10am–3pm at Dargaville Old Boys Rugby Football Club, Murdoch Street, Dargaville All dogs on leash at all times. Hangi and food stalls available.
First Aid Training — Thursday, 23 March, 8.30am–5pm at Dargaville Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Tunatahi, 32 Mount Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville. Hosted by Volunteering Northland. Tickets $30–$45 +GST. Read more on Search Events — Humanitix.
NW Boating Club Regatta and Market Day — Saturday 25th March 2023. Market from 9.30am–12.30pm. Contact Sue 021 268 7006. Regatta from 11am. Come for some fun on the shore.
April
Fireco Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon — Saturday, 29 April features 3 different courses for the adult’s event and includes options for teams. This event also accommodates our tamariki with a kids course for ages 4–15.
Markets
Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month
10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.
Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).
Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 12–4pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall.
Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am –12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village green, Paparoa.
Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 8am–12pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.
Club/Organisation
57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.
Arapohue Tennis Club — Starts Monday 24th October
6.15pm onwards at A&P Showgrounds. Contact Raewyn 09 439 2152 or Sue 09 439 2154.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby &
Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.
Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.
Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.
Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 09 439 1628 for further info.
Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.
Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesday 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@ gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.
Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.
Dargaville Friendship Club — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Phyllis 09 439 6681.
Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm–9pm.
Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays after school — 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505.
Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers.
Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.
Dargaville Menz Shed — 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 Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.
Dargaville Museum — Open every day except Christmas Day and Anzac morning 9–4 until Labour Day then 9–5 until Easter. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555.
Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.
Grandparents raising grandchildren — First Tuesday of every month except during school holidays. Noon at Whanau focus, Victoria St, Dargaville (next to
bakehouse). Contact Sandy dargaville@grg.org.nz or 021 044 6214.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.
Justices of the Peace — available every Thursday from 12–1pm at the Whanau Focus offices, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.
Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays
3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street. If you are riding the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park or you want to join the Kaipara Cycling Club go to join.hivepass. co.nz or email kaiparacycling@gmail.com.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.
Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.
Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.
Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557.
Lions Dargaville — Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John for more information 09 439 5937.
Mt Wesley Angels — Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at Old Mt Wesley Cemetery to preserve, record and care for this historic cemetery. Wear suitable footwear, bring water, gardening gloves and a friend.
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.
Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each month 12.30–2pm OR attend our monthly meetings on the 4th Sunday of the month from 2pm–4pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.
Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.
NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.
Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Pono Lodge Yoga — Pono Lodge, 41 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Mondays: Hatha Flow 5.30pm, Yin 7pm. Tuesdays: Body Focus 9.30am. For more info contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page Dargaville Yoga.
Practicing Presence — Mondays 6–7pm Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Led moving and sitting meditations. Remaining in the present moment is the key to inner peace but it takes practice! Exchange: $10 or what you can afford. Maureen 021 0231 8008. www. bringbalance.co.nz.
Rotary Club of Dargaville — meet weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. New members always welcome, men and women. If you want to join a Service Club with nearly 85 years to Dargaville. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.
RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344. Ruawai Gardening Club — Meetings or other activities held on 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. New members welcome. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.
Senior Housie Dargaville Bowling Club — 3rd Monday each month Feb–Nov 12.30pm for 1.30pm start.
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details. Vaccine Passport required.
Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.
Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre — Mondays and Fridays. Small class groups. 10am–11am $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.
Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $7 per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.
ACROSS
1 Core (5)
4 In very good health (2,3,2,1,6)
11 Mix and combine (5)
14 Ventriloquist’s doll (5)
ACROSS: 1 Rotor, 4 Stranded, 9 Almond, 14 Ditch, 15 Beat about the bush, 17 Alter, 18 Aid, 19 Library, 20 Mandatory, 21 Jigsaw, 24 Orangutan, 25 Mayday, 26 Leader, 29 Settlement, 31 Hot, 32 Drivel, 33 Saga, 35 Hoe, 37 Aria, 39 Endurance, 40 Negligent, 41 Robot, 42 Imitator, 47 Artistic, 51 Elude, 55 Absconded, 56 Stage show, 58 Roll, 59 Kit, 60 Even, 61 Sticky, 62 Ash, 63 Proprietor, 66 Battle, 67 Stifle, 69 Masterful, 72 Potion, 73 Intestine, 75 Mishaps, 77 Lie, 80 Nippy, 81 at once I saw a crowd, 82 Shaft, 83 Grader, 84 Half each, 85 Shore.
DOWN: 2 Obedience, 3 Outer, 5 True, 6 Attract, 7 Dresden china, 8 Doubt, 9 Ashtray, 10 Mead, 11 Nitwit, 12 Straw, 13 Cheddar, 14 Dresser, 16 Bereavement, 22 Agreed, 23 Patient, 24 Outcast, 25 Mother, 27 Dialect, 28 Ledger, 30 Tart, 32 Derby, 34 Antic, 36 Kiwi, 38 Rim, 42 Irate, 43 Inspect, 44 Ahoy, 45 Oddity, 46 Husky, 48 Tower of Pisa, 49 Surreal, 50 Ill, 51 Educate, 52 Estate, 53 Mathematical, 54 Keep, 57 Hooves, 64 Overpower, 65 Blatant, 66 Ballast, 68 Funfair, 70 Sunrise, 71 Cooper, 72 Pedal, 74 Epoch, 76 Harsh, 78 Eyed, 79 Talc.
Insert the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.
2002 JEEP Grand Cherokee Overland High lift, winch, ball bars, big tyres. Rego on hold. Still drives but needs transmission work. $2,500. Phone 021 132 4107.
9 & 12MM V GROOVE D/GRADE. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
COFFEE TABLE, oval shaped with 6 stools. Ornately carved. Purchased in Fiji. Phone 09 439 5413. Offers.
ENGLISH SPRINGER Spaniel puppies for sale. Purebred field hunting bloodline (Gun Dogs). Wormed, vaccinated only 3 liver/white females left. $1,500 each. Phone
Richard True Flush Kennels 021 132 4107.
FRESH EGGS $7 dozen, $17 tray. Mixed grade. Mary 027 439 0388.
HAY: CONVENTIONAL bales mix of rye/clover & some bales with kikuyu. In shed. This seasons. $10 per bale. Phone 09 439 5110 or 021 0869 1454. Handy to town.
HAY CONVENTIONAL Bales $10. 6m Heavy Used
Tanalised Poles $35. Chain Harrows 3.6m $460. PZ300 Hay Rake $600. Hay/Firewood Elevator $250. Bearcat
Chipper Large Tractor Driven $6,800. New Concrete Water Trough 520 litres $150. Gravely Mower with parts & accessories $800. Orchard Sprayer Silvan 2000 $6,800. Phone 09 280 9790.
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, $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
WHITE LEATHER Lounge suite. 3 + 2-seater. Purchased
Sep 2022 for $6,000. Extremely comfortable. Unfortunately, will not fit in new home. $3200. Phone Steve 027 777 7679.
EMIGRATION GARAGE SALE, EVERYTHING MUST GO! Sunday 19th March, 8am till 11am. 224 Pukehuia Rd, Tangiteroria. Email routinemel@gmail.com.
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.
NURSERIES & PLANTS
10,000 SHRUBS, trees, landscaping, hedging, shelter, and grasses all ready now. Up to 1m high. Manukas, pittosporum Karo from $1.50, Got2Go Plants. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556.
GREVILLEA BRONZE Rambler, Aussie Crawl, and Gaudichaudi ground cover all ready. Now only $10 each and over 50+ available. GOT2GO PLANTS, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556.
TRADE & SERVICES
CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet
TREE SERVICES
WANTED TO BUY
SECOND HAND car trailer 7x4 or 8x4. Phone or text
027 459 7103 or 09 439 7103.
SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20 ft of 40 ft. Can pick up. Phone or Text 027 459 7103 or 09 493 7103.
SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.
PROPERTY WANTED
RURAL PROPERTY wanted for lease. House & grazing land. Any size, any condition even if not rental compliant. Phone 027 8137 372.
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663, Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
EXPERIENCED CALF Rearer needed. Start Mid-March. Full or part-time. Wages/hours negotiable. Phone Mark 021 125 4657.
WAITER STAFF/KITCHEN Hand wanted for customer service, till operation, dishwashing and home food delivery. Contact Jas Singh 021 438 311 or email jas_shiraz@yahoo.co.nz — Shiraz Restaurant, Dargaville.
We are on the lookout for a Receptionist/Administrator to join our friendly team. This is a full time position. This role requires someone who has excellent customer service skills, works well within a team environment, is friendly in their approach, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Previous Administration/Reception and Medtech
Evolution experience an advantage but not a necessity as full on the job training will be provided
Closing date 27th March 2023
Please send a covering letter and your CV to: Dallas Taylor: dallas@dargavilledocs.co.nz
We are seeking Teacher Aides to support a range of special need students here at Dargaville High School. The successful applicant will have:
• A cheerful disposition and an ability to build a positive relationship with the students, staff and whanau.
• Help to assist teachers in the implementation of programmes.
• Support the goals, objectives and policies of the school.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Please send a CV and covering letter to: Dargaville High School, 57 Plunket Street, Dargaville or email to office@darghigh.school.nz
Closing date: March 22nd Wednesday 2023
DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Do you have a few spare hours a week?
Could you help our students gain valuable driving practice?
Dargaville High School is seeking mentor drivers to help students learn to drive. We need adults to take them out for one hour practice drives in the school car. This is a volunteer position and you would need to do a Police Vet prior to starting. DHS will provide basic training and support.
PLEASE HELP US.
Being a licensed driver is really important for employability and we are eager to help our students progress with this essential qualification.
RING DHS 09 439 7229
Closing date for classified advertising for the March 21 2023 edition is Monday, March 20 2023
DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
KA ORA KA AKO (FREE FOOD IN SCHOOLS)
We are looking at the possibility of expanding our
Ka Ora Ka Ako (Free Food in Schools) programme.
We are looking for energetic people who would work well within our team.
Kitchen Assistant x2 – 20-30 hours per week
Cleaner – Hours negotiable, between 1-3 hours per day
Positions would commence Term 2, term time only.
To apply for the position, please drop your CV and application Letter off at the school office or email it to office@darghigh.school.nz
Applications close 12pm, Monday 20th March 2022.
If you have any queries please call Denise on 021 063 7540.
Fixed-term
1.0 FTTE
Our college in the beautiful Kaipara region is looking to employ a fixed-term teacher with strengths in teaching in Junior school (Years 7 and 8 in particular).
The applicant we seek should be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to quality teaching and learning. A willingness to make a contribution to the rich, co-curricular life of the school is important.
The start date is Term 2, Monday 24 April 2023, and ends Friday 8 December 2023.
Applications close Monday 27 March 2023, at 3:00pm.
To request an application pack, please contact Tyla O’Sullivan, Principal’s PA via email at pa@ruawaicollege.school.nz.
We are a 100% Maori owned farming Trust of Sheep/Beef – Dairy – Forestry and Apiculture. Pouto Peninsula Northland
The position is that of General Manager.
• Applicant requires knowledge and understanding of Maori Culture.
• Applicant preferably has experience of Sheep/ Beef Dairy and Forestry Farming.
• Accountable to and act for and on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
• Proven experience as a General Manager or similar executive role.
• Have experience in planning, budgeting, administration, developing sound business relationship, staff development, dealing with unknown situations, expanding the business, seeking opportunities / partnerships etc.
• Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.
• Employ necessary staff for, sheep/beef, dairy farms or new projects when required.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and operational leadership skills.
• Be computer literate with knowledge of modern technology.
• Organise and manage all infrastructure work.
Application closes:
Friday 31st March 2023 in writing Including C/V.
To: Northland Corporate Accounting Ltd.
5 Alderton Drive, Kerikeri. 0230 Email: John@ncal.co.nz
Job Description • 29 ASHB Cowshed with adjoining feedpad.
• Very tidy 3-bedroom main dwelling with view of Kaipara Harbour + additional tidy house located on farm, if required.
• Self-contained 180 eff ha dairy platform with 80ha adjoining replacement block/beef block.
• 350 Split Calving Cows (200 Spr/150 Aut) Milked OAD. Calving approx. Mid-March and Mid-July.
• Once a day milking
• Regular on farm visits from farm consultant & supportive live-off farm owners
• Located at Te Kopuru (20min south of Dargaville)
• Primary and Secondary schooling close by.
Who we are looking for:
• A motivated Contact Milker that is hands-on, has efficient time management skills and exceptional pasture management capability.
• Can manage the day-to-day operation of the dairy farm, including compliance and legislative requirements (Fonterra, Regional Council, Health & Safety etc).
• Be effective communicators who enjoy working with the farm owners to achieve the farm goals.
• Have high standards and take good care of the property and animals.
• Great animal husbandry skills, identifying animal health issues early & proven reproductive performance.
• Maintain the farm infrastructure and plant & equipment.
• Be financially sound, with the ability to fund their business and supply some basic farm equipment, including farm motorbikes.
• Have good stock skills, identification and keep good stock records.
• Ensure compliance regarding Health & Safety, resource consents, farm environmental plan.
Required
• To be eligible for this role, you must have previous contract milking/share milking/management experience and be able to provide previous eployment history throught a written CV and provide reference contact details.
• You must currently reside in New Zealand (Due to Visa restrictions).
For more information or an informal chat, please contact Andrew Drysdale from AgFirst on 027 353 1511 or andrew.drysdale@agfirst.co.nz
A GOOD way to capture atmospheric carbon is to plant banana trees. The planet needs all the help it can get before the tipping points kick in and we lose control. Lance Bullock.
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 6th April 2023, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.
AGM NORTHERN Wairoa Country Music Club Wednesday 29th March 7pm at the Scout Hall Onslow Street, all welcome. Please come and support your Country Music Club. New committee members needed.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, cnr 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 CLUB Inc 1903 Annual General Meeting. 20th March at 6pm.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
KAIPARA GREY Power are very pleased to have Amee Nicholson Health Improvement Practitioner, part of the Dargaville Medical Centre’s team, as a guest speaker at our next General Meeting on Friday, March 17th 2023. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will start at 1pm in the Dargaville Methodist Complex, then enjoy a cuppa prepared by Michelle.
OPEN CEMETERY MEETING for descendants at Panannawe Marae Saturday 1st April at 10am. All interested parties welcome.
RIPIA MARAE AGM to be held on Sunday 16th April 2023 commencing at 10am at Ripia Marae or via Zoom, details will be posted on FB page. The agenda will include annual reports, 3 trustee vacancies as per section 9 of the constitution, and to confirm a revised charter. Details will be posted on FB page. Following this will be the Ripia Marae ordinary meeting.
TE PUNA O Te Reo O Tākiwira Te Kōhanga Reo — AGM 21st March 2023, 5pm @ Kōhanga Reo. 38–40 Finlayson Park Avenue, Dargaville.
Meeting 27th
March will be held at the Clubrooms at 1pm. All Welcome.
Kaipara
Community Health Trust
HEALTH SHUTTLE
Need transport to a health appointment?
For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013
AGM 28th March, 7.30pm Ruawai Hall AGENDA; Report on activities to date this year. Any other business of relevance. Nominations must be in 48 hours prior to meeting All Welcome
Would like to thank all of the parents/ caregivers who helped out at our recent Swimming and Athletics days.
Thank you!
Kaipara District Council
Proposed-Temporary Road Closure
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Sport Northland has made an application to have 2 roads within the Kaipara District closed on the day and at the times set out below for the purpose of the Fireco Kai Iwi Lakes Triathalon.
Saturday 29th April 2023 at 07:30am until Saturday 29th April 2023 at 14:00pm
• Domain Road, Kai Iwi Lakes – Restricted access. Access to the campground for overnight camp patrons, and access to the carpark before the campground only.
• Kai Iwi Lakes Road - from 296 Kai Iwi Lakes Road to 550 Kai Iwi Lakes Road.
Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4.00pm on 24 March 2023 and will be considered at the Council meeting in 29 March, 2023. Kaipara District Council.
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Upper Wairoa Memorial Park Association Inc of Tangiteroria, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for a Club licence in respect of the premises situated at 23 Pukehuia Rd Tangiteroria known as Upper Wairoa Memorial Park Association
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Sports Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Sunday to Thursday 11am to 11pm Friday and Saturday 11am to 1am the next day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 101 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication of this notice.
