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Touring on cycles Restoring their faith

In a random act of kindness, Dargaville Playcentre received a generous food donation …

Celebrating the children

 The Tour Aotearoa cycling event from Cape Reinga to Bluff attracts participants from around the world and had cyclists boarding Shamrock Charters at Pouto to cross over the harbour to Helensville. Pouto was a highlight of the tour where they had a chance to regroup, socialise and enjoy a well deserved swim. See story on page 8 …

A free community event to celebrate Children’s Day will be held …

Positively progressing forward  by Ann Morgan

With the vision of helping volunteers in the community with both human and professional resources so they do not get overworked and exhausted, the Dargaville Community Development Board was set up with the idea of providing a support network for existing organisations by providing a database and systems to help promote and encourage growth in the Dargaville district.

Two cultures join forces

Three years ago the Reverend Kuli Fisi’iahi started a Tongan playgroup …

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“Over a three-year period we have been working toward reaching the stage we are at now of having a funding arm which in turn will provide the arms and legs to assist volunteers in creating growth in the community. We officially opened our office on December 10, 2015,” said development coordinator

Lorraine Davidson. There is a temporary office at Lifestyler House, 107 River Road whilst they research options for a permanent home. The board is developing systems and processes to assist businesses and visitor organisations to promote Dargaville locally, nationally and internationally.

“We would like to see an increase in the number of monthly and annually staged events with the view of bringing more visitors to town and thereby encourage our community and industry growth including tourism. continued on page 3 …

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 Ex servicemen Bill Webb, Gordon Murray and Ron Nicholas, with more than 30 others, joined Shane and Bev Lardner on their Mititai farm for the opening of a new track. The path was created by Ruawai Lions’ members, neighbours, family and Kaurilands Skills Centre service users, and was officially opened as a length of baling twine was cut across the track.The three men, all in their 90s, and supporters walked to a cluster of Kauri trees where the group stopped for a chat and refreshments.

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Suspicious fire at Glinks Gully

continued on page 3 …

Positively progressing forward

 by Ann Morgan

On Sunday, February 21 it is believed a fire was purposely lit at the old Glinks Gully rubbish dump. It spread up the sandstone hills destroying nearly five hectares of heather, scrub and vegetation and put the Glinks Gully campsite and the community in danger.

 Dargaville Fire Brigade staff Gary Murdoch and Adrian Berkhout with housing tenant George Macmillan after checking his smoke alarm

 Steve Ryder came home from Auckland to check on family at Glinks Gully and is mortified someone would deliberately light these fires

“We received the call out at 11.30pm and we believe it was a suspicious fire lit by an arsonist. “There have been a few recently in the area. The fire put a lot of people in danger,” said Dargaville Volunteer Fire Chief Jeffrey Palmer. The police are investigating each of these events. “Whoever is lighting these fires needs to realise they are wasting valuable resources. Not only is it dangerous but they are taking all the resources out of our towns and other places. “If there happens to be a house fire or accident threatening other people’s lives these people could be responsible for someone dying because we can’t get to them in time. “The nearest truck would be Ruawai or Whangarei and the person needing help could die as a consequence of time.” Mr Palmer said once the fire was contained with the help of helicopters

the brigade left the scene at 3.30am. “There are still people out there from the Forest Protection Service. They are still checking for hot spots. “It isn’t just a couple of hours to put it out, it can take weeks. It takes men and women away from their jobs and their families and there is a huge bill for the helicopters.” With the fire ban recently lifted Mr Palmer encourages people to be careful when lighting fires. “If a fire gets out of control, the ‘firelighter’ pays the amount that it costs to put the fire out. This could be in the million dollar figure, especially when forests and houses or buildings are involved. “It is still very dry here and controlled burn-offs can get out of control. Ensure you have things under control at all times.” Anyone with information regarding these recent suspicious fires are encouraged to call 0800 555 111. 

“We are looking forward to working with local groups to facilitate holding annual events in town. “We would like to encourage groups who do not have an annual event to consider hosting one with the view of encouraging more people to the area.” The recent Peter Kenyon seminars have initially identified two potential projects which the board will assist in facilitating in conjunction with the Dargaville Business Forum and the Kauri Coast Promotion Society. “We are researching the possibility of re-establishing the annual Kumara Festival as well as a historic interpretation of Dargaville presentation,” said Lorraine. The DCDB are also now responsible for managing the 34 Kaipara District Council Community Housing Units and property manager Gloria Milich says the change over is going well with a smooth transition. “We are building relationships with the tenants and starting to discuss the workings of the units. At present we are ensuring their homes are tidy and comfortable and seeing if there are

any needs the tenants have regarding their houses. “Recently we cleared a big area at the Ruawai properties and refreshed the grounds in general giving them a nice new start to the year and making the environment nicer. “We have just installed new smoke alarms in the units in Dargaville thanks to the help of the Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade. They came and checked them all for us, changed batteries and installed new alarms where needed. This is an important safety measure for any tenant and having the Fire Brigade do the safety checks was very reassuring for them. We want to ensure they feel secure and are happy and comfortable in their homes. We are now organising to check the alarms in Ruawai. “All the tenants have been brilliant to work with and they have certainly made my job a lot easier. I enjoy working alongside them. For more information regarding the Dargaville Community Development Board contact Lorraine on 027 525 8222. 

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Principal’s guilty plea Dargaville High School principal David Kenneth Bargh has pleaded guilty in the Whangarei District Court to three counts of a charge known as ‘lurking-loitering-peepingpeering near to a dwelling’ and being unlawfully in an enclosed yard. He has been remanded on bail to re-appear for sentencing on April 27. The Education Council says the guilty plea is being referred to the council’s disciplinary tribunal and in the meantime it is seeking his voluntary suspension from teaching,

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From Arapohue to Africa  by Ayla Miller

A life long fascination with Africa lead internationally recognised wildlife photographer Robyn Preston to start her own safari venture, which sees her spend around half a year in Africa and the other half residing at Baylys Beach. Robyn grew up in Arapohue and lived for 28 years on a Ruawai farm whilst raising her four children. She had never left the country until 2007 when her daughter urged her to travel. After a trip to Europe and Scandinavia she gained the confidence to travel to Africa in 2009 on her own. She now spends six to seven months in Africa each year and has started her own safari company, Robyn E. Preston Kenya Safaris. “I’d always been interested in Africa, and when my aunt gave me a book called ‘Serengeti shall not die’ when I was 10, I remember thinking — how am I supposed to read that being so young.” Before she caught a taste for travelling she says she had a very sheltered life. “I had lived in this area all my life and the thought of going on that first plane was horrendous.” Robyn has travelled to 11 African countries and nine of them twice. Kenya has been her favourite from the very first trip and she now rents a cottage there. She says she doesn’t know what it is about Africa that is so appealing to her. “There’s just something about getting back to nature and keeping things simple. I love the lifestyle and being out with the animals.

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“I’m fully booked this year with back to back safaris. I have my own driver that I met in 2012 when I was there travelling. We work together now in partnership. “I do custom made itineraries based around what people want to see. I’m extending to Tanzania and next year I’m taking someone into Ethiopia.” Over the years she has come to know the locals very well and is a regular at many camps. “It is just liking visiting friends and family,” she says. For more information visit www. robynpreston.com. 

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Restoring their faith

Rugby referee shortage

 by Ayla Miller

In a random act of kindness, Dargaville Playcentre received a generous food donation from Countdown to restock their cupboards after they were broken into last week.

Rugby teams in the Northern Wairoa and all over Northland are in desperate need for new referees.

 Dargaville playcentre children and parents present a handmade card of thanks to Dargaville Countdown store manager Tom Headifen

Mother of two, Samii Gilligan, says the news of the break in was ‘gut wrenching’. “They took items from the first aid kit and a drill set and tool box.” The burglars smashed a window in the wash area and exited out the front door taking dinner plates, a popcorn maker and most of the contents of the centre’s food cupboards and fridge. Parents spent the following day doing a stock take and cleaning up broken glass which was spread through the centre. “They also tried to steal our printer but one of the children found it under a bush just outside the fence. “It was gut wrenching that someone would come into a place for children.

One of the kids asked if the burglars were going to come to her house. She found it quite unsettling.” Dargaville store manager Tom Headifen said the donation was suggested by his 2IC Diane Pulham. “We heard what happened and thought we should do something about it. It’s nothing for us to donate a few boxes and makes a big difference,” he said. Ms Gilligan says she and the other parents were extremely grateful for the donated food as the stolen food was purchased out of their own money for the children’s morning tea. Any suspicious activity that could relate to the break in should be reported to the Dargaville Police Station. 

Nor thland Rugby Referees Association vice president Brian Armstrong says the Northern Wairoa area has only one active referee, himself, for 14 games per fortnight. Ideally there would be six more for this area. “We have had the same group of referees for about the last 20 years and they aren’t getting any younger,” says Brian. “We just aren’t getting the next generation stepping in.” If no referees are available for a game then the club may provide one, however, this means  Northland Rugby Referees Association vice-president Shane Lardner is calling for more referees in the Northern Wairoa there are certain things players cannot do during that game well as regular training meetings without an official referee. to keep referees up with law and “The ideal candidates are retiring concussion awareness. Refereeing is for men and women and players that want to continue being part of the game or injured players the premier rugby season kicks off on March 19. that are still able to run.” The Northland Rugby Referees Brian has been refereeing for 18 years and says there is the opportunity Association board executives will to learn a number of new skills as be holding a field day on March 31 at the Dargaville Fire Station at well as management techniques. “Once I tried it I loved it. You get 6pm. People who are interested the best view on the field and you get in learning more about becoming to meet a lot of people.” a referee are encouraged to come Interchange opportunities with along or call 0224NEWREF for more other provinces are available as information. 

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Where It’s Easy to Live Road Works for the District – March 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE – Broadspectrum NZ Ltd, Kaipara Branch have recently started a full network round of glyphosate roadside vegetation spraying. They are planning vegetation growth control and roadside spraying alongside sealed and unsealed roads in the Kaipara District. Please refer to the programme below for location of spraying, which is subject to weather conditions. Drivers are advised to take extra care where work is being carried out on roads, regardless of whether there is a special speed restriction.

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Area specific works planned during March include: • Minor bridge repairs throughout the District • Wet, roll and grade round in both northern and southern areas on high priority roads (ongoing)

Public Notice OPEN FIRE SEASON

• Maintenance grading throughout the District when conditions are suitable • Unsealed potholing throughout the District (ongoing) • Mechanised tree pruning throughout the northern half of the District • Water table restoration – Parekura and Parekura School Roads • Culvert replacements – Parekura Road • Sealed stabilised patch repairs – Arapohue Road • Slip repairs – Pukehuia Road We may experience some delays with work programmed during the month of March if weather restricts plant movements and progress, but work will still go ahead. Thank you for your co-operation as these projects to improve travel on your roads are being completed. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information.

Pursuant to Section 22(2) of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 the Whangarei And Kaipara District Councils hereby declare an Open Fire Season to be in force from midnight Friday 19th February 2016 until further notice. The “Open” status applies to all Whangarei And Kaipara District Council areas except Limestone and Rabbit Islands where a permanent Prohibited Season is in place. This “Open” season does not apply to any State areas administered by the Department of Conservation. Anyone lighting a fire in the open is reminded that they may still be held liable for the consequences arising from the fire and care must be taken to avoid fire spread. Authorised by Kevin Ihaka Principal Rural Fire Officer

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The Kaipara District Council is reviewing the way it delivers services to the community with the objective of reducing our reliance on consultants and building greater capability in-house. As a result there are a number of projects under development including the establishment of an in house business unit to manage our roading network. This change programme has created a number of career opportunities for people who want to enjoy a magical Northland lifestyle whilst being challenged by a stimulating work environment and rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.

Need travel funds for your junior sports team? If your team’s 5 – 19 year olds, taking part in local competitions and resident in Kaipara District, the Rural Travel Fund might be able to help. We can grant up to 50% of your project cost.

There are several full-time vacancies available including the following: • Engineering opportunities for qualified staff experienced in the management of capital works, stormwater, roads and regulatory development; • Roading specialist opportunities in network inspection and contract administration; • Building control officers; • Regulatory management; and • Health inspection officers.

To express interest in these roles please email Peter at pmarshall@ kaipara.govt.nz including a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

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Forms available on our website www.kaipara.govt.nz, or from Council’s offices, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Want to know more? Contact Paula Guy Stuve on 0800 727 059 or email council@kaipara.govt.nz

Council Meetings March 2016

Most roles will have the option of being based at either our Dargaville or Mangawhai offices, giving flexibility of work and living environments. Start dates may also be flexible between immediately and mid-2016. You and your family could enjoy a very affordable coastal or rural lifestyle in a subtropical climate with easy access to the cities of Auckland and Whangarei. To find out more about these opportunities please contact Peter Marshall on 09 439 3604 or pmarshall@kaipara.govt.nz

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The following meetings have been set down for the month of March and are open to the public. Meeting times and dates may differ from those previously advertised. For confirmation or further information on a particular meeting contact the Customer Services Team on 439 3123 or 0800 727 059. 10am Wednesday 2 March 2016

Raupo Drainage Committee Meeting, Raupo Drainage Board Office, Wharf Road, Ruawai.

12pm Tuesday 8 March 2016

Creative Communites Committee Meeting, Committee Room, Council offices, Hokianga Road, Dargaville

2pm Monday 21 March 2016

Combined Meeting of the Harding Park & Pou Tu o Te Rangi Joint Management Committee, Committee Room, Council offices, Hokianga Road, Dargaville

10am Tuesday 22 March 2016

Ordinary Council Meeting, Meeting Room, Council offices, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

2pm Tuesday 22 March 2016

Mangawhai Community Park Governance Meeting, Meeting Room, Council offices, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

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New teacher fosters passion

Selfies welcome in Matakohe

 by Ayla Miller

 by Ann Morgan

From selling houses in Auckland, to teaching physics at Otamatea High School, Graeme Skipper says the move to the Kaipara has been an easy transition.

The award winning Kauri Museum in Matakohe has embarked on a new digital age. Visitors are now able to enjoy the museum digitally as they explore the galleries.

The new physics teacher has a degree in engineering and plenty of experience with young people, and hopes to foster a passion for physics in his students by allowing them to do plenty of hands on experiments. Mr Skipper joined Otamatea High School last year in term three for a twomonth Long Term Relief position and enjoyed it so much he applied for a permanent role. “The move has been easy. There was a meet the teachers night recently and the parents are great and obviously care a lot about their children.” As well as teaching he is involved with the Big Buddy mentoring programme in Auckland. This programme is designed to match fatherless boys with reliable male role models. He currently teaches a year 9, 10, 12 and 13 class as well as supervising a vertical form class in the morning. “I’ve got a classroom with a lot of stuff in it. There is always something for the kids to play with if they are bored and I try to make science available for them. It’s hard to get kids inspired and I enjoy it when you can see the lights turn

“Many museums around the world banned selfie sticks in 2015, but the Kauri Museum has declared itself a selfie friendly zone. It has always been a hands on experience,” says chief executive Lisa Tolich. “Now interaction can be digital too. We want our visitors to climb in our bathtub, try on our hats and get the sweet smell of kauri gum on their hands and then post it on Facebook.” This innovative digital experience also includes a state of the art audio tour produced entirely with local talent. ‘The tour encourages new ways of experiencing the museum alongside extra multimedia snippets, such as a behind the scenes video tour, pioneering cooking demonstrations and a hidden art trail. We have called it ‘Tall tales and short stories’, this is our history, told in a local voice,” says Ms Tolich. Undertaken over the last six months, the project has been a labour of love for the local community. “They have come into the museum for audio recording, video

 Otamatea High School’s new physics teacher Graeme Skippper

on and you arrive at a teaching moment when they are engaged and interested in learning something. That makes it all worthwhile. “I was really pleased that this year we have more students signed up for physics than last year. That’s a bit of a buzz for me that my department has increased slightly.” 

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demonstrations and photo shoots. Kae Bond, the daughter of the Kauri Museum founder Mervyn Sterling, dons a pioneer dress to recount the museum’s early days over a cup of tea while her brother, Darcy Sterling rolls up his sleeves with the museum’s engine boys to start up the old machines in rarely seen footage. “Funny and frightening stories are retold by descendants from the founding families of the area and pioneering times are re-enacted by volunteers. “We encourages future visitors to pack their selfie stick, get their duck face ready and save a tree in the process. “And tweet about it with #KauriMuseum.” The Kauri Museum in Matakohe is open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Admission is $25 adults, $20 seniors and students, $8 children, with under five year olds and residents of the old Otamatea District free of charge. 

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Whether just to say they did it or as an opportunity to fundraise, approximately 300 cyclists are taking the 3,000-kilometre challenge of the Tour Aotearoa cycling event from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Pouto campground with Anne and Brian Malam was the place to stop overnight if they missed the last ferry crossing to Helensville. “There have been all age groups, from New Zealand and overseas, including people from Australia, America and Germany. It has been great,” said Brian.

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“One guy left Kaitaia in the morning and got to us at 6pm that night. That’s serious riding. Others are taking a couple of days to get here. There is no time frame, they just have to be in Bluff within 30 days of leaving Cape Reinga. Brian says the cyclists were really impressed with Northland. “When they got to Pouto it was the icing on the cake. The weather has been perfect and the water like glass. The Kaipara really turned it on for them.” This length-of-New-Zealand brevet is an unforgettable ride. It is not a race and each team has a spot tracker which pinpoints their destination. The participants do it under their own steam, carrying their belongings as they follow the organised route, whilst taking photos at 30 planned spots along the way as evidence of adhering to the designated route. Some groups are taking the opportunity to raise funds for a diverse variety of charities and causes along the way including Kidscan, education projects in Nepal, and one participant is fundraising for trees — one tree for each kilometre of the journey. 

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Pauline Hilliam-Olsen has been named Aoroa Rural Women’s Representative on the Kaipara Community Health Trust Board replacing Kath Gillespie. “The position was originally created by the Save the Hospital committee to ensure Rural Women had a voice in the community,” said CEO Kaipara Community Health Trust Deb Evans. Pauline lives with her husband, Bevan Olsen, in Aratapu on a dairy farm. She was born in Te Kopuru hospital and educated locally at Selwyn Park School, Dargaville Intermediate and High School. “My first job was as a clothing machinist for Calman’s Manufacturing,” said Pauline. “I commenced a correspondence course to be a nanny when I was 20 years old. Once qualified I travelled overseas for 13 years working in exciting countries like Russia, France, United States and the United Kingdom. “I returned to Dargaville in 2002 and joined my parents in their farm supply business. They sold the business in 2008 and I stayed with the new business owners until 2013. “I have since become more active in our community following my hobbies and personal interest groups and I also help on my parent’s beef and sheep farm.” Pauline is an active member of Aoroa Rural Women, Dairy Women’s Network, Aoroa Garden Circle, Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society, the RSA — Women’s section, Northern Wairoa

Country Women’s Club, Northern Wairoa Scottish Society and the Northern Wairoa Anglican Parish, and she is also a volunteer at the Dargaville Museum. “The Kaipara Community Health Trust mission statement is to ensure there are health services available locally for people in our community to access. “I accepted to be part of the Kaipara Community Health Trust as a Representative for Aoroa Rural Women of New Zealand because as a local Kaipara person I wanted to be part of an organisation that is vital to our community and helps the people of the Kaipara, by ensuring our hospital and health services continue to be open and local.” 

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER March 1 - 2016 ADVERTORIAL

Celebrating 51 years of flying Members of the Otamatea Aero Club have been flying the Kaipara skies and beyond for 51 years and they are celebrating at their Ruawai Airfield on State Highway 12, Naumai on Saturday, March 5, starting at 9am.

“We have had a successful past 50 years and we are looking forward to the next 50,” said club patron Peter King. “Club pilots have enjoyed competition flying since the club started and the clubhouse has a number of certificates and photos on the wall. There is a lot of history for people to see. We also have an instructor available for lessons by arrangement for those who are interested in trying their hands at flying.” There will be tea, coffee and light refreshments available for purchase all day and lunch is $10 per head from 12–1pm with a cake cutting ceremony at 2pm. There will be no landing fees

and there is ample parking for aircraft and vehicles on site. The Otamatea Aero Club also invite expressions of interest from those wanting to house their aircraft. “We are 22 kilometres from Dargaville and have a 700 metre runway with good road access, a clear flight path free from town and no complex bureaucracy. Terms are negotiable. “We would love to see more people utilising the club. We have a lot of land available and welcome new members to put their hangers up.” For more information call James Foster on 09 439 5955.

Celebrating the children

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A free community event to celebrate Children’s Day will be held at the Kauri Coast Community Pool on Saturday, March 12. Organiser and Strategies for Kids, Information for Parents coordinator Yvette Gilchrist hopes the community will support this event by manning a stall for their business or organisation. “The theme of this day is to treasure our children and promote positive parenting,” she says. “It is just a good opportunity to get out and spend time with your  The Hilliam family enjoy Children’s day celebrations at a previous event kids, enjoy it as a family “There will be stalls from Circus and create some memories.” The day will focus on children Kumarani, Nga Ripo and The Early Years aged zero to six-years-old. There will Hub as well,” she says. “Any other organisations that would be a free barbecue provided by Child Youth and Family along with fun water like to have a stall and help to make it a activities for the whole family and great day can contact call 09 439 7009 or email skipkaipara@gmail.com.”  parenting information available.

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CAPITAL DISCRETIONARY GRANTS The following applications for Capital Grants and Contract for Services have been received by the Council. In accordance with the Council’s Community Assistance Policy these applications are now being advertised for community feedback which will be used to help inform the Council of community thoughts and preferences about funds granted to community groups. When providing feedback it is helpful if you include the reason why you think an activity or activities should be supported or not.

Feedback is required to be with the Council by the close of 22 April 2016. Email us at council@kaipara.govt.nz or write to: Contracts for Service, Kaipara District Council Private Bag 100 Dargaville, 0340 or phone 0800 727 059.

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North Kaipara Maori Wardens Association

$3,000 per annum

To visit the Dargaville Library three times a day, and to also be on call if required, to support a safe and secure environment at the library for all users.

This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, as it supports the operation of the library service in Dargaville by helping to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.

North Kaipara Maori Wardens Association

$3,000 per annum

To lock and secure the Taha Awa Gardens in Dargaville every day of the year; visit the Taha Awa Gardens at their discretion throughout the day; and also be on call if required to support a safe and secure environment at the Taha Awa Gardens.

This contract will be a continuation of the service that they currently supply. It is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, as it supports the operation of a park/reserve.

Environmental Education Sustainability Trust

$1,465.33 per annum

To administer Paper4Trees waste minimisation and recycling project at 22 Kaipara Schools. Project rewards schools for recycling by giving them native trees to plant. The programme provides recycling bins for the schools to collect materials to be recycled, but it is up to the school to arrange for the recycling of what is collected.

This service could be considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government as it supports recycling.

Progressive Paparoa and Paparoa Lions Club

$1,650.00 per annum

• To maintain the walkway to the Paparoa Pa site. $1,650.00 per annum is sought from Council, with $2,112 per annum to be provided by Progressive Paparoa and Paparoa Lions to make up the total maintenance budget of $3,762.50 per annum:

This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, as it supports the operation of a reserve and recreation area.

for a three year period

• Track maintenance - $200.00 per month/$2,400.00 per annum for weeding, clearing and maintaining walking track; • Mowing entrance track from Village Green to track start as necessary – 15 times per annum at $57.50 per mow (total $862.00 per annum); and • Weed spraying as required - $500.00 per annum Mangawhai Museum and Historical Society

$82,111.80 per annum for a three year period

• To operate the Mangawhai Museum which collects, cares for, restores and displays items and stories specific to the Mangawhai area. The application seeks assistance with administration costs: • Power - $12,000.00; • Phone and Internet $1,800.00; • Insurance - $10,311.80; • Manager’s Salary - $58,000.00

This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, and the Mangawhai Museum is a community asset. Museums also support economic development, and nurture a sense of place in communities, so contribute directly to community outcomes ‘easy to do business’ and ‘easy to join in.’ The amount of funding sought exceeds the total available in Council’s Grants Budget. If supported, funding would need to be obtained from outside the grant budget.

Total - $82,111.80 per annum

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CAPITAL DISCRETIONARY GRANTS Organisation

Amount applied for

What is being applied for

Maungaturoto Recreational Society

$10,000.00

Funding to assist in constructing a multi‑purpose This project is to develop a new Activity Park in Maungaturoto. activity park, which caters to bike riders, skateboarders Reserves and recreational facilities are consistent with the and scooter riders. purpose of local government.

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Avoca Tangowahine Public Hall

$4,000.00

Funding to purchase a new water tank and thus secure Halls are consistent with the purpose of local government. a better water supply. This hall does not receive help with its insurance as previously Council‑owned halls currently do, so it is largely self‑sufficient.

Taipuha Hall Society

$5,980.00

To make essential repairs to the hall roof.

The roof repairs will maintain the integrity of the hall structure and ensure water tightness so the hall can be continued to be utilised by this community. Halls are consistent with the purpose of local government.

Making the building water tight is high priority maintenance.

This hall does not receive help with its insurance as previously Council‑owned halls currently do, so it is largely self‑sufficient. Paparoa War Memorial Hall Society

$10,000.00 ‑ $20,000.00

To complete the repair and resealing of the hall carpark. (420 square metres were resealed in 2015, but there are 1,215 square metres left to do).

Halls are consistent with the purpose of Local Government. The Council resolved to contribute $10,000.00 towards the upgrade of the Hall carpark in July 2014, and this was paid in 2015 to assist with the upgrade.

Transfield has quoted $51,879.00 to complete this work and it is hoped to undertake this in late 2016 if funding is secured (other funding external funding has been applied for). Dargaville Bowling Club

$9,175.00

To purchase a specialist bowling‑green mower to use maintain the bowling green.

Community Connexions Arty Farties

$5,345.00

To purchase a lawnmower and weed‑eater ‑ $4,845.00, and partial funding towards a composting toilet of $600.00 (the rest of the funding for the toilet has been secured).

Recreation facilities are consistent with the purpose of Local Government. Volunteers are involved in the operation of the Bowling Club. Could possibly be considered a recreational facility and a form of community infrastructure (Arty Farties offers community gardens and a community space, facilities workshops for the community, operates a food bank) so could be considered consistent with the purpose of local government, though it is a grey area. Arty Farties is operated by volunteers.

Kelly’s Bay Improvement Society

$7,000.00

To extend the Kelly’s Bay gabion wall by 70 metres

Volunteers will assist in the construction of the wall.

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The Northland Field Days are here with lots to see and do. We’d love to see you at site 152A, Bertolini Boulevard. Meantime, here’s some snippets about what’s going on about town. Dargaville placemaking This is where community and council get together to pool ideas about what needs to be done around Dargaville to make it the place you want it to be. After a week’s worth of planning last year, we’ve now got a big list of ideas formed into an action plan. A community advisory panel is helping us prioritise the ideas, and this month, we’re going to be asking the Dargaville community to provide us with feedback. It will also give everyone an overview of what needs to be done about town. The council will do some projects, the community will do others, and some will be in partnership. So watch out for the concept plan in the next couple of weeks.

Te Kopuru Domain In 2014, we got together with Te Kopuru residents, and it was decided the Domain could be used in much better ways. Since then, we’ve been meeting residents regularly about possibilities. One resident even paid to have a concept plan drawn up using all the ideas, for instance, a BMX track, playground, picnic tables, obstacle course and plantings. Now we’re working out the priorities and seeing what the Council can do, what the community can do, and what we can do together. Join us at Dargaville Library for a Seaweek Pre-school Fun Day Friday 4 March at 10.00am ·

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It’s a leap year

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 by Ann Morgan

Only leap year babies know what it is like to have a leap year birthday every four years on February 29, and Judy Callagher of Dargaville and her brother Stephen Theobald are two of them who have just celebrated their real birthdays. “It is not often you have two in a family,” said Judy. “I was 16-years-old, or four in leap years — and my family lived in Te Kopuru when Dr Matich delivered my youngest brother Stephen in 1956. It is a rare occasion,” said 76-yearold Judy. “My mother always give me parties on February 28. I didn’t think anything of it until my teens and realised there was something different about my birthday. It never feels right celebrating early, and it never feels right celebrating on March the first as it is a completely different month.” The eldest sister to six brothers, she started nurse aiding at Te Kopuru hospital before travelling around New Zealand. “One day I went roller skating in Auckland and met a soldier, Alan Callagher and we soon married and he became a senior fire truck driver. “He was involved in the ICI chemical warehouse fire in 1984 and became ill so we eventually moved back to Dargaville to live a quieter life and be close to hospital facilities.” They had three daughters and a son. Judy has spent many years campaigning for causes close to her heart. She was

 Dargaville artist Steve Guthrie took his palette outside as he captured the colours of the Kaipara last week. His painting is part of a colour blocking module for the Virtual Art Academy an online art course. “Many people paint from photographs but I find you get much truer colours when you paint outside,” said Steve.

 Judy Callagher celebrated her 19th leap year birthday

a driving force behind swimming pool fences being mandatory after witnessing the devastation an unfenced pool caused for a family she didn’t even know. “There were lots of drownings that year — it was sad,” said Judy. She then spent many years campaigning for help for the firemen who got a variety of illnesses due to attending the ICI fire. “I just feel if something is wrong I need to try and do something about it. Maybe that is a part of being a leap year baby.” 

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Northland principal rural fire officer Kevin Ihaka has declared an ‘Open’ fire season for the Whangarei and Kaipara Districts. This came into force on midnight Friday 19 February until further notice. The ‘Open’ status applies to all Whangarei and Kaipara District Council areas except Limestone and Rabbit Islands where a permanent Prohibited Season is in place. This ‘Open’ season does not apply to any State areas administered by

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Field Days welcome from the president “The 32nd annual Northland Field Days is about to get underway from March 3–5 and will be another quality event for all to enjoy,” says Northland Field Days president, Lew Duggan. “We are excited to be able to introduce an economic family pass and wind back adult entry to $12 for this event. “The committee have made a special effort to cater to families and have collected a large number of events and attractions for children of all ages. “If they are getting bored then head down to the Big Fun activity zone which is filled with fun activities including water walkers and an inflatable playground. These highly affordable rides will keep children entertained for hours. “Visitors can look forward to exciting demonstrations and a big travel prize is also on offer. We have invited back the popular Freestyle New Zealand Motocross team to perform shows on Friday and Saturday. They are considered to be the top four riders in New Zealand and entertain around 200,000 New Zealanders each year.

“Iplex Pipelines and Stronghold Trading Limited have worked together to offer a $2,500 travel package organisers plan to give away to one lucky Northland Field Days’ attendee. “Make your way around the Northland Field Days in style, aboard a wagon pulled by three Clydesdale horses. The rides are free for the duration of the event. “Head along to the Trutest site and get yourself weighed to go into the draw to win your weight in meat. “Visitors can also enjoy exciting demonstrations from the Northland Rescue Helicopter and Dargaville Fire Brigade, quad bike skills events, logging sport and the ever popular sheep dog trials to name a few. On behalf of the Field Days’ committee and our sponsors, partners and associates, I hope you all experience a great time and enjoy what

 President of Northland Field Days — Lew Duggan

we have on offer and wish you all a very successful and safe 2016.” Free parking is available close to the showgrounds with regular public transport running to and from the event. Anybody interested on finding out what events are available can check out the Northland Field Days’ website www. northlandfielddays.co.nz. 

Special aids to navigation light beacons designed to help keep boaties safe in the Kaipara Harbour are to be upgraded and modernised at a cost of approximately $8,500.

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need less maintenance and deliver a much ‘crisper’ and ‘clearer’ light due to their advanced lens design.” They also require less power which means they can complete their ‘flash characteristic’ to a more rapid cycle, improving navigation safety. The light will have its flash characteristic quickened from a flash every 10 seconds to a flash every three seconds. The red sector will be removed altogether as the area it marked is now designated by lit buoys defining the channels in the area. The council expects to spend approximately another $1,500 on the upgrading of location equipment, batteries and panels.

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Kaipara sector lights upgrade “The council takes its role in navigational safety very seriously, and supporting the upgrades and maintenance of aids to navigation is vital,” said Jim Lyle, Northland Regional Council’s Regional Harbourmaster. “Sail Point light is just south of Ruawai. The shore-based light is positioned near the top of the huge harbour, giving some surety to navigators in an area where shifting sands make maintaining buoys and beacons difficult. “The existing sector light is an older style lamp technology and has been operating for more than 20 years. “Council’s maritime team is about to upgrade the light to new LED lights. They

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Council maritime staff will complete all the installation work and the upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of Summer/early Autumn. A ‘Notice to Mariners’ will be issued upon completion allowing the update of affected charts and can be downloaded for free from the Land Information NZ website www.linz. govt.nz. “The Northland Regional Council are continually maintaining navigational aids on the Kaipara Harbour,” said Kaipara Harbour and West Coast warden Des Subritzky. Anyone with any queries or problems should contact the Harbour Master’s Office on 0800 002 004 or Des on 09 439 5146. 

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Look out for us at the Field Days at our usual site just as you enter the event. We will have one of our electric vehicles on display (you can book a test-drive), check out EV highway, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of our Wairua Hydro Power Station at Titoki, competitions, giveaways, sample Jan’s tasty treats once again (if we don’t eat them first!), find out about electrical safety and ultra-fast broadband. You can also have free rides in the Northpower bucket truck to give you the best view of the Field Days!

Northpower Network Our overhead and underground crews are continuing to crank through a variety of work Kaipara and Whangarei. Throughout March, they’ll be busy with: • Liveline maintenance – Marsden Point • Overhead maintenance – Tangiteroria, Whananaki North, Pataua South • Conductor replacement – Whananaki South • Live line cross-arm replacement across swamp land to one of the Council floodgates – Jordan Valley • Building a new line with the use of a helicopter to run the conductor due to land access limitations – Abbey Caves Road • Conductor replacement programme – Pipiwai • Underground subdivision work – Maungaturoto, Waipu, Maungatapere • Shutdown for overhead maintenance – Bickerstaff Road, Paparoa • Overhead maintenance – Hutchinson Road, Pataua

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pasture levels to help minimise milk fever. The Gibberellic acid is added to help get the clovers up and prevent them from being crowded out by the ryegrass. The Biostart N should kick in after the urea has run its course and provide sustained growth by fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere. The suspension fertiliser + Biostart N mix applied in June 2015 boosted pasture growth rates resulting in an extra 1,000 kg DM/ha of forage over a 20 day period. The pasture crude protein levels were increased by 25%, and combined with higher metabolisable energy levels and digestibility, lead to a higher quality pasture in winter. “What surprised me was the size and health of the clover over the farm. We’ve seen the cows really respond to all this quality grass with both total litres and milk solids increasing. We’ve managed to get five grazings off the one application”. “What’s also been nice is that we haven’t had to follow the cows with urea.”

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Northland Autos 316,318 Northland Boating 222 Northland Farm Services Ltd 124 Northland Farm Water Solutions Ltd 252 Northland Powersports 264B, 266 Northland Regional Council 251 Northland Toyota 355 Northland Treeworks Group Ltd 025a Northpower 218 NorthTec 136a Norwood Farm Machinery 041, 043,096 NRM 195 Nufarm 195 Numat Group 135 Nutri Blend 875 Nutritional Services Ltd 623 NZ Fudge Farm 861 NZ Transport Agency 284 O – Ombro Leather Goods 342b Origin A Group 118 Orion Crop Protection Ltd 195 P – Paslode 195 Paslode 137 Performance Products Ltd 153 PGG Wrightson 199, 201 Phiten Health and Performance 862 Pieroth Wines (NZ) Ltd 913 Pioneer Brand Products (Genetic Technologies Ltd) 080b Pipe and Fittings 137 Plasma Biotec Solutions Ltd 282a Platinum Homes Northland 307 Plumbing And Heating Centre Ltd 261 Polaris NZ 256, 258 Possumman Pet Foods 732 Power Farming Northland 089 Power Farming Wholesale 091, 093, 144 & 146 PPP Industries Limited 270 Predator | Fishtex 138b Premier Cattle Co Ltd 253a PrimaryITO 621 Progressive Red Devon Club 657 Prolan NZ 282B Proviz NZ 605 Puncturesafe NZ 75a R – Rabobank 188 Ravensdown 217, 219 Ray White Dargaville - Jean Johnson Realty Ltd 267a RDS Systems Ltd 636 Redline Farm Machinery 098,100 Ria’s Natural Health Soap 884 Ringrose Stockfoods Ltd 287 River Rustics 344b Robertson Manufacturing 035 Rocket Two In One Ltd 731 Roll on Cutz 702 Rotowiper Ltd 069 Rt Hon Winston Peters MP 622 Rumble Electrical & Solar 309 Rural Direct Whangarei 207 S – Save Barn 305 Scooter Works 223 Seed Force 141a Seed Force 195 Semenoff Group 160 Seventh Day Adventist 901, 903 Shearwell New Zealand Ltd 158b Shelter Station 060 Show TV - Fryair 878, 880 Show TV - My Pillow 920 Show TV - Windowow 915 Show TV - Woll Cookware 900,902 Shuzi NZ 889 Sibelco NZ Ltd 637,638 Signifi Asia Pacific T/A Farmtech 620 Silent Night Snore Relief 876 Silver Fern Farms 187 Simple Shelter 639

Milking Solutions 253b MIMICO 076 Ministry of Health 877,879 Model Barn Ltd 297b Moore Cars - Northland Kia and Isuzu. 211 Mountain Fresh Pure Water Ltd 886 N – Name Art 896 Need A Nerd 220 New Zealand Bed Company 895, 897 New Zealand Fire Service 268a New Zealand Grazing Co. Ltd 604 Ngahiwi Farms Ltd 134a North Cape Fish Gear 899 North Country Grains 277b Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society Inc 927 Northern Wairoa Voice For Life 926 Northern Young Farmers 15, 17 Northfuels 102

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N O R T H L A N D F I E L D DAY S 2 0 1 6

Fun events for everyone

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Phil and Judith Northcott from Big Fun Events will be at the Northland Field Days opposite the Sheep Dog Trials down Dave Phillips Memorial Drive with their range of fun activities for children of all ages.

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“Our staff are all fully trained for each activity. It is a family owned business which has been going for 24 years. I first started entertaining as a clown and now we travel around the North Island to many different events specialising in fun and putting smiles on the faces of families,” said Phil. The clown will be walking around and there will be the bouncy castle, a slide, water balls, the merry go round, the ferris wheel, face painting, Lil’ Orbits doughnuts and mini quad bikes along with many other activities. “A wide variety of fun is created by our face painters including tigers, princesses, fairies, and batman. The  options are endless. “Our retro laughing clown game from many years ago is enjoyed by kids in this generation and they really enjoy having a go at what mum and dad used to do when they were little. “We are constantly adding new attractions to keep our shows fresh and we are always looking for sponsors who may like to help bring entertainment to communities across the region. “We really enjoy putting smiles on faces. I became a clown 25 years ago because I am just a kid at heart. I

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love using the big bubbles and squirt gun and seeing the children's faces light up. We enjoy helping create childhood memories.” Phil says there is something for everyone. “We are about family entertainment and making sure people have a great day. We are looking forward to being at the Northland Field Days.” Like them on Facebook ‘Warkworth Big Fun Events’ or check them out at bigfunevents@clear.net.nz. 

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Around 70 volunteers will set to work with some working all three days. “We have a very loyal group of people from the community that come back every year. All profits go into Rotary projects with no expenses taken out,” says Dargaville Rotary Club president Brian Burnett. The Dargaville Rotary Club has been manning the gates and parking since the Northland Field Days began and money raised will go towards projects such as international student exchanges, a president’s scholarship, and the International Polio Eradication campaign. “We are also conscious of the predicament that Fiji is in at the moment, after Cyclone Winston, and we have already contributed an emergency rescue kit and are

proposing to send two more as soon as funds are available. “We have had a very happy working relationship with the Field Days’ committee, supporting them in any way we can, and we will continue to do so.” The Dargaville Rotary Club are always looking for new members from diverse backgrounds and meet once a week for lunch and to hear a variety of different speakers. 

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Showcasing a year of success Last year, Dargaville-founded business Gas and Tyres took home the trophy for the most impressive site at Northland Field Days. This year, the dedicated team from the local tyre specialists and gas suppliers have outdone themselves, with an artist’s design planning out an even bigger, bolder frontage. But this show of expertise on display is not the end of the year’s success for Gas and Tyre — one could say it’s just the capstone of a work long in construction. Recently the firm have gone from having one central location in the town by the Northern Wairoa River to three additional locations, in Kaitaia, Waipapa and Ruakaka. All are situated in key areas of agricultural, forestry and freight demand, and all are off to a cracking start, bringing a new level of service to their communities. It’s that ethic which has grown Gas and Tyre, up to and including their forthcoming venture into the urban heartland of Whangarei. A solid team with a great attitude and the knowledge to get the job done in multiple situations is the foundation. Flexibility, to tackle jobs everywhere from dairy farms to pine forests to busy ports is a key strength.

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Two cultures join forces Escape to the Caribbean with ORT

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Three years ago the Reverend Kuli Fisi’iahi of the Wesley Methodist Parish, Dargaville, started a Tongan playgroup, Pununga Meesi held at the Multicultural Whare on the grounds of Selwyn Park School and they recently celebrated the combining of a Maori Puna Kainga — playgroup. Minister Rex Nathan lead a blessing ceremony for the group.

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“I noticed a lot of Tongan mums pushing strollers on the street every day with nothing to do. We researched the opportunity to start a playgroup for them to come and socialise together whilst preparing their young children for school,” said Reverend Fisi’iahi. “The most important issue is helping these families with the first steps to education. “We do that through the Pununga Meesi which means Nest of Mercy in Tongan. The group rent the building off the school which Reverend Fisi’iahi says is in a prime location for those who attend. “It is on the school compound and the children hear the bell and see the teachers. This helps prepare them for when they start school. We are now Otamatea Repertory Theatre Inc. proudly presents

two cultures supporting each other in an educational environment.” Reverend Fisi’iahi has been looking for help to install a kitchen and bathroom for the house as the quotes they have been given were at least double the price of what they could afford from a government grant. They are looking at other ways to help with the project. “At present we share the facilities with the school.” Freemason representative James Foster has been visiting the group and says Reverend Fisi’iahi gets things up and running and does a lot of community work in the area. “The ministry he operates reaches far into the community and it would be great to see them accomplish the completion of this project.” 

Otamatea Repertory Theatre promises a night of pure escapism, with its latest production, ‘Murder at Café Noir’. Set in the Caribbean, the murdermystery pays homage to the Bogart movies, and the audience is not only in the middle of the action, they also help Rick Archer P.I. decide on his next move, and shape the course of events for the evening. Written by award-winning US playwright, David Landau, who wrote last year’s show ‘The Altos’, the play is one of Landau’s first dinnertheatre works and remains one of the most enduring. Audience members are encouraged to immerse themselves in the Caribbean theme by dressing up in their best colourful attire. Getting a group of friends together is a guaranteed way of making sure you have a great evening — two heads are better than one for figuring out Whodunnit. There are also skill prizes and best dressed prizes to be won. The cuisine for the evening is themed to fit the Caribbean location, with special provision for vegetarians and those requiring gluten-free meals. Director Peter Matheson has had considerable experience on the stage, most recently playing the Ghost of Jacob Marley in ORT’s ‘A Christmas Carol’. “Being an actor in interactive theatre is ‘scary fun,” he says. “Actors

need to keep their wits about them as the show unfolds. Interactive theatre includes the audience in the midst of the action, and this creates an environment where anything may happen.” Bookings close off two days prior to each show, as the caterer needs to have numbers in advance. Opening night is in Paparoa on March 4 — bookings at Paparoa Drapery. Waipu on March 5 — bookings at Waipu Hammer Hardware. Then there are four more shows over two more weekends. For more details visit www.ort.org.nz, where you can book for any of the six shows. 

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FOR A HEARTY & A WARM WELCOME AFTER YOUR FIELD DAYS EXPERIENCE, VISIT DARGAVILLE RSA

Members, friends & clubs with reciprocal visiting rights welcome

Northern Wairoa Memorial

RSA

Hokianga Road • Ph 09 439 8164

SONS OF MUMS LIVE With Doctor Apocalypse, Kon X,

AND more to be announced. Kiwi underground hip-hop renegades the Sons of Mums are playing one show only at the Maungaturoto Hotel

18th March 8pm

No cover charge

Check the Sons of Mums out here:

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Historic Hotel Fine food & Accommodation

35 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO PHONE 09 431 8006

Dining & ENTERTAINMENT From Nashville to the North  by Andy Bryenton

With the Field Days in town in makes sense to tune the musical dial to some country music. Who better to bring to mind those images of Nashville nights and high plains days than a pair of legitimate Kiwi country legends. Eddie Low began his career in country with the great showbands of the 1960s, a contemporary of Sir Howard Morrison and a seasoned entertainer in his own right. His band, the Quintikis, would tour annually with the reigning Miss New Zealand. Described as ‘the voice in a million’, his artistry has seen him play to crowds in Australia, Canada, the United States, and of course here in New Zealand. After a stint filling in as the legendary Roy Orbison in a rock tribute show, enquiries flooded in as to when he would both release an album, and take his own classic material on the road again. He has — and he’ll be here for Field Days! Sharing the stage with Eddie Low will be Nashville recording artist Kevin Greaves, son of the legendary Rusty Greaves. With a performing career stretching back to the age of five, there are few performers in any genre who can match the showmanship of this true country music star. He’s played shows with the Dixie Chicks, Hank Snow,

Charlie Pride, and even the late great Tennessee Ernie Ford, and now he’s coming to Dargaville’s Northern Wairoa Hotel for a night of crowd-pleasing, foottapping tunes. Eddie and Kevin will fit right in with the grand old Victorian-era aesthetics of the hotel’s ballroom, and provide

TOGETHER

EDDIE LOW & KEVIN GREAVES 2 OF NZ’S MOST POPULAR ENTERTAINERS

the perfect end to a day in the field — accompanied by a cold drink or two. Make sure you don’t miss this exciting double billing, as two of the best entertainers in the country do their thing, laying on a show that’s certain to be remembered for years to come. 

KARAOKE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

FROM 8PM GOOD FUN FOR EVERYONE! EDDIE LOW

THE VOICE IN A MILLION

TV & Recording Star Songs of Home, Sunday Daddy, Crying Time, Pokarekare Ana, Help Me Make It Through The Night

KEVIN GREAVES

NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST

Nashville Hits, Hurtin’ To The Bone, I’m Not Scared Of Women Voted Best NZ Live Entertainer 2010

PLUS

• ACCOMMODATION • BAR SNACKS • SPORTS BAR + SKY • TAB • POOL

SATURDAY 5TH MARCH, TICKETS $20 ONLY DARGAVILLE AT northern THE wairoa hotel

COURTESY VAN AVAILABLE

70 VICTORIA ST, DARGAVILLE • 09 439 8925

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Dining & ENTERTAINMENT Carry on with wayward Sons

Going to Field Days? Indian & European Restaurant

Stop in for the best of local flavour

Dargaville’s Best Coffee Right Here!

 by Andy Bryenton

download in the name of spreading the hip hop gospel. You can find it all here online — thesudio.wix.com/sonsof-mums. Not afraid to enter the arena and battle other MCs for accolades and bragging rights, Kamasuda has recently reigned as 1Outs New Zealand rap battle champion, while 2015 saw Tokie Konez defeat international battle rapper Uno Lavoz from the United States. There’s a new album on the way, but this mini-tour is more than just a chance to shake down their new set. The Sons of Mums just love to have a good time, and rocking one of the most quirky and interesting historic pubs in the land is just exactly what they want on their menu. Support acts are yet to be announced in full, but it’s likely that local hip hop artists such as Kon-X, Doctor Apocalypse and more will want to join the card for this epic old-skool party! 

SUPERHERO SUPERHERO PARTY PARTY ............

SATURDAY MARCH 5TH 2016

Kaiwaka assemble...

“BE EXTRAORDINARY FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY”

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ROOTZ KONeKT .......9PM-LATe....... BEST COSTUME: $100 VOUCHER

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KAIWAKA

(09) 4312 246

DINNER: SEVEN DAYS, 4.30PM – 10PM

We do Coffees, Pizzas and Steaks Dine in, Takeaway or Delivery.

Full Breakfast Menu Delectable Lunch Menu Mouthwatering Artisan Pizzas Full Dinner Menu ——

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Having earned a legendary reputation up and down the country for their irreverent, witty and sometime laugh-outloud funny rhymes, the Sons blend brassy funk riffs with banging beats, layering over both with satirical lyrics poking fun at all aspects of society. Made up of a pair of battle-forged MCs in the form of Tokie Konez and Kamasuda, the Sons of Mums’ experience is unlike anything which you may have seen before. Less a straight-faced, gritty hip hop show and more of a high-energy party, there’s definitely adult content in there, but every subject is treated with a skewed sense of humour, and wrapped up in infectious musical styles, driven by the keyboard and turntables of mysterious ‘super producer’ Brothyl Beatz. The Sons of Mums received underground acclaim for their recent album ‘Noisy Neighbours’ — which they have generously put up for free

LUNCH: MONDAY TO SATURDAY, 11AM-3PM

Fully Licensed ——

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Maungaturoto is about to get funked up this March, as the dynamic duo of Kiwi underground hip hop, Sons of Mums hit town for a one-off show.

– FIELD DAYS SPECIAL –

Dine in customers get FIRST DRINK FREE when you order any main meal. Please bring this advert to redeem special

09 439 0024, 17 Hokianga Road, Dargaville

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09 439 6300

BE ThE SOBER D FOr a NIGhT

Visiting for the Field Days? Visit us for some local flavour!

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PLUS

Mouth watering traditional lamb shanks

Live Music to complement our delicious menu! Northern Wairoa Country & Western Music Club provide a feast for music lovers, Field Days Friday 4th March

ARATAPU TAVERN & HOTEL

Phone 09 439 5923 • www.aratapu.com • arataputavern@xtra.co.nz

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Heading to the Field Days? Stop in, relax with a cold beer after a hot day

Bar Meals Steak, Eggs, Chips - Fish, Chips, Salad Mussel Fritters - Kumara Chips - Gourmet burgers Child Friendly

Open 7 Days from 8am

A variety of Coffees Available

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WHAT’S ON? ROYDONS MAMARANUI TRANSPORT LTD Dargaville Ph: 09 439 8610 Your Local Livestock Carrier

Manager: Scott Vallance. Cell: 0274 972 935 Fax: 09 439 8165 • P.O.Box 179 Dargaville 0340 Email: scott@rmtl.co.nz • Beach Rd Dargaville

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Dargaville Arapohue School Reunion: Celebrating 140 years on Labour Weekend October 21–24. A Tipple and Talk is planned for the Friday evening at the Arapohue Hall with the official celebrations, dinner, entertainment and dance at the same venue on the Saturday evening. A church service at the All Saints Church, Mititai will be followed by a barbecue lunch at the hall on Sunday. Registrations will be called in the near future. Mainly Music: Started up again February 10, 10-11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria St. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499 Northland Field Days: New Zealand’s second largest agricultural field days. March 3, 4, 5. Bargains to be had and fun for all the family. Corners SH14 and Awakino Point East Road. The Vivian Flower Show: Opens on March 5 from 11am - 5pm at The Vivian Gallery, Matakana and will run daily until April 10. Raft Race: Northern Wairoa Boating Club, April 9. Entry form and rules are available at club rooms. Girls Brigade: Starts March 10. For girls 5–15 yrs. Build friendships,

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793

Christian values, cooking, crafts, games and loads more. Thursdays 3:30pm – 5pm at the Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Phone Pauline 021 263 7556 or 09 439 7507.

Mangawhai Museum Golf Fundraiser: Mangawhai Golf Club is hosting a fundraising golf tournament on March 11 for the Mangawhai Museum. The museum is seeking sponsors and donations for prizes and auction items. Phone Christine 09 431 2057 or Gillian 021 055 0156 to contribute. Music in the Vines: Live music by local musicians every Saturday afternoon throughout summer. Families welcome. Free entry. Food and drink on sale. 4–8pm Te Whai Bay Wines, 367 King Road, Mangawhai. Walking Weekend: April 2-3, explore 29 walks over two days. Walk with the coastal, bush and rural walks, history and geology, art walks and so much more, even a special doggie walk!

Markets Community Flea Market: First Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table – book now 09 439 7243 Dargaville Riverside Market: corner

Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays 12.00pm–4.00pm, ph 021 549 427 or see us on facebook. Kaihu Market: On second Saturday of the month, 9am – noon. Kaihu Hall, stalls free, proceeds to fundraising for the hall. Esma 09 439 7293 Kaiwaka Markets: Every Friday, 10am –3pm. Three Furlongs Tavern. Ph David: 021 210 3756 Maungaturoto Markets: The Maungaturoto markets are on first Friday of the month, 3:30pm – 6:30pm. 44 View St, Maungaturoto Centennial Community Hall. Fresh produce, arts, crafts and more. For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 022 20218 or email: maungaturotomarkets@gmail. com Paparoa Farmers’ Market: Village Green Paparoa Valley Road, Saturdays 9am–noon. Produce, eggs, plants, fish and much more. Mangawhai Beach and Country Market: At the domain every Sunday 9am–1pm. Stalls/car boot sites. Bookings 027 458 6144 Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale: Gala, market day, 1st Sunday , $5 per car boot or stall. Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Market: On 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 439 1852

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SPORTS RESULTS Cricket Northern Wairoa vs Kamo Gold: Kamo won 84/5 to NW 32/5 A great game with much improvement in fielding. Player of the day for NW was Bryn Mason, Bowling 15/1, 1 catch and 7 runs. NW A Grade: NW played Kamo at home on Saturday. Kamo batted first and scored 128 for 6 of 35 overs. Bowling for NW; Cullen Peele 2-18, Jack Bradley 2-26, Matt Blundell 1-16, Shayden Peele 1-18 In return NW reached the total in

26 overs. Batting for NW; Nathan Condon 66 not out, Jack Bradley 21 It was a very good win for NW Third Grade results follow for Saturday 27th February: Played at Dargaville against Whangarei Boys High School (WBHS) Colts. Northern Wairoa win the toss and elect to bat. Pick of the NW batsmen were; Bunny Hutchinson-Walters 62runs. Ross Wallace 43 runs. Mason Foster 30 runs.

Kalani Snooks 28 runs. NW reach 9/231 from 40 overs. WBHS Colts score 9/235 runs from 39.5 overs. Pick of the NW bowlers were; Liam Paton 2/31 off 8 overs. Jimmy Panoho 2/43 off 8 overs. Bunny Hutchinson-Walters 2/45 off 5.5overs. Kane Robertson 2/17 off 3 overs. WBHS Colts win by 1 wicket. NW B Grade played City Cricket Blue City won 87/5. NW 56/5 A well played game, with 2 run outs and a catch by Deizel Wilson whom also received Player Of the Day for NW. Well done to all the players.

Bowling

Fun in the sun was the theme for this day for the sixteen members who turned up. Looking at the results, it seems like a day for the boys with no girls names in sight. 1st, Murray Liddell & Bill Vodanovich, 3 wins. 2nd, Kevin West & Dennis Hall, 2.5 wins. Good to see Dennis back on the green after a hard time, healthwise.

Arrive Alive...

Don’t Drink and Drive

Dargaville Bowling Club. Tuesday February 23rd. Mixed Mini.

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