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March 22 2016

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Annual cycle event leaves town An afternoon in concert

Kevin Friedrich is back in town for his annual concert and this year he is presenting …

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p Dargaville was busy with cyclists enjoying the scenes of the Northern Wairoa River when the 16th edition of the BDO Tour of Northland Cycle Event saw 320 riders take part in the annual four-day event. “Everyone had a great time in Dargaville. There was plenty of socialising in the main street with people spread across all the cafe’s and eateries,” said organiser, Nathan Cox. “Elite riders, competitive masters, and social or corporate groups all joined in. This year visiting riders included Canadian, Australian and German tourists.” Amongst the group were the only tandem cyclists, Andrew Neville and Chris Heunes of Auckland. “It’s been awesome. We enjoyed the route from Whangarei to Dargaville because it was reasonably flat which suited us,” said Chris. The route started in Whangarei to Dargaville and up to Opononi and Paihia with a ferry crossing to Russell as they headed back to Whangarei along the Old Russell Road.

Reaching new heights u by Ann Morgan

The staff and students of St Joseph’s school in Dargaville are excited to have a new addition to their playground. Standing nearly seven metres high, the red and blue rope tower is a construction enabling users to play as they learn new skills.

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“We started fundraising last year and the PTA had a goal of raising $10,000 toward the costs,” said principal Richard Truter. “We thought it would take a couple of years to achieve our aim but we

raised the funds really quickly so the children now have their new playground which is really exciting. The school held fundraising events and managed to secure a Pub charity grant of $25,000 plus many other sponsors including

Farmlands, Fonterra Grass Roots, NW Lions club, Silver Fern Farms, Dargaville library, the Warehouse and Delta Produce and a local guy donated the safety chip at a discounted rate.” continued on page 3 …

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p Ruawai Volunteer fire fighters, Jo Forsythe and Ian Beattie, with Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade deputy chief fire officer, Michael Ross and senior firefighter Penny Searle, receive their cheques of $1,246.13 each from Ruawai College Young Enterprise students, Bailey O’Sullivan, Mabyn Waters and Georgia Beattie. The students raised money for the fire service with their Young Enterprise business ‘Lady Prints’ which sold calendars featuring female volunteer firefighters in the Northern Wairoa. There are still some calendars left so drop into Dargaville and Ruawai Fire Brigade stations and get a copy before they sell out.

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p Dairy Women’s Network Kaipara support convenor, Pauline Hilliam-Olsen, Dargaville Farm Source manager, Di Parsons, and Northland Rural Support Trust trustee/ag facilitator, and Dairy Connect Northland coordinator, Sue Rhynd, gathered at RD1 Dargaville to offer support to men and women in the dairy industry. The women were able to listen to farmers going through tough times and talk through any problems they might have. “A problem shared is a problem halved,” said Pauline.

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p The annual Northern Wairoa Primary School tennis doubles competition saw 54 students competing from different schools across Dargaville. Coach, David Cole, says tennis has become a popular sport since it was re-introduced into schools. It teaches a different motor skills set and player are learning new skills. “Students learn responsibility and teamwork through participating. They are finding it fun to play and it is getting them outside and off the couch and doing something active. It is great to see so much interest in the game amongst the young ones.”

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Promoting effective recycling u by Ann Morgan

… continued from front page

Reaching new heights

A recycling promotion pamphlet is set to hit Kaipara letterboxes in early April. Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock is the project manager of the Love Kaipara — Reduce, Reuse Recycle project, which she calls her baby. The recycling pamphlet is part of this project that will encourage residents to reduce waste. In collaboration with the Kaipara District Council and Kaipara Refuse, Victoria has designed an educational flyer showing what can be recycled, with waste-reducing tips on the back. These will be delivered to 9,000 residents in the Kaipara district. The flyers are designed to go on the wall above your home or work recycling station. “It is my passion to educate, inform and change the community’s thinking about the amount of waste p Love Kaipara — Reduce, Reuse Recycle pamphlets project manager Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock we use and the effects landfill have on our environment,” says Victoria. bag to the landfill, but you can fit so Known as Lady V, Victoria visits much in the yellow bags when you wash schools to present a fun programme on and squash”. ways students and their families can “Other councils are also moving to reduce their waste. the pay-as-you-go system. It is proven The children learn to look for the that user-pays nudge people to reduce triangle on plastic containers, to see waste. It is an incentive to stop and whether it can be recycled or not. If think before discarding. there is no triangle, the plastic goes “The Raglan community in the to landfill. Waikato diverts 75 per cent from “A team from Kaurilands Skills the landfill every year by recycling, Centre sort Kaipara’s recycling and for repairing and repurposing. This proves their health and safety we need to get a community can successfully attack the people doing it right. Some people are waste culture. For Kaipara communities, not using the yellow recycling bags, reducing waste and recycling can and recyclables are going in the blue become a natural part of life.” ¢

p Year five, six and seven students at St Joseph’s school in Dargaville are reaching new levels of confidence

Mr Truter says it is a very different structure for Dargaville and has already helped build the children’s confidence. “They are using not just physical but also mental skills when they climb it. The teachers have been able to present challenges for them such the pupils having to work out how to get places from the different angles. “Ultimately everybody involved in any way helped us accomplish our goal. We are very thankful to our sponsors

and the community for getting behind our project. “We are also pleased the community are able to use it outside of school hours. “We just ask that those playing on the tower have adult supervision and remain safe and that the school grounds and playground are treated with respect and don’t get damaged. We want children to be able to utilise our facility and have fun.” ¢

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An afternoon in concert u by Ann Morgan

Kevin Friedrich is back in town for his annual concert and this year he is presenting ‘Around the world’, a musical afternoon with the performance involving local talent representing various countries. “We are highlighting different musical compositions from various parts of the world,” said Kevin. “There is a wide variety of local singers and instrumentalists, and we also have the Music Makers youth accordion orchestra joining us from Auckland. Lionel Reekie will be supporting us again and his daughters will also take part — it is great having the next p Kevin Friedrich is preparing for his ‘Around the generation coming through.” World’ concert at the Dargaville museum Kevin will be performing selected pieces including Sakkijarven events throughout the United States Polkka, a famous Finnish Polka. and internationally. “There is no better way to present this “This year we are producing a piece than from an authentic Finnish musical tribute to the late artist and instrument so I will be using the 1936 friend of the museum, Colleen Urlich, Onakeyhtio Harmonika which has been with live music and a multimedia gifted to the Museum. The system of presentation of her work whilst the instrument is unique to Finland. It we remember her support of the has been fun being able to play it. It is community in years gone by. quite different from any other — we are “I am looking forward to working blessed to have it and it will be great to with the community again. It is a great use it in this concert. afternoon ending with a jam session.” “It seems like only yesterday that I This is the ninth annual event with was here saluting the Anzac centennial. Kevin and friends and it will take I am quite involved in international place on Sunday April 3 at 1pm at accordion organisations and have the Lighthouse function centre at the been participating in festivals and Dargaville Museum. ¢

COUNCIL FEES AND CHARGES Kaipara District Council is setting its fees and charges for 2016/2017. Some are proposed to reduce, others to increase. We would like to hear from you about the changes. You can find out all the details on our website www.kaipara.govt.nz - or you can get hard copies of the fees and charges document and submission forms at our offices: Phone us at 0800 727 059 Or call into 42 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville or Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Please send your submissions to: “Fees and charges” Kaipara District Council Private Bag 1001, Dargaville, 0340 Or by email at council@kaipara.govt.nz or go online to www.kaipara.govt.nz SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 22 APRIL 2016.

Where It’s Easy to Live

Zonta honours cadet unit founder u by Ayla Miller

In honour of women, and their services to the community, the Zonta Club of Mangawhai presented founder and unit commander of the Mangawhai Cadets, Sandra Grayson, with their Yellow Rose award during a special breakfast on International Women’s Day. A group of Zonta members, former Yellow Rose recipients and friends gathered to recognise Sandra’s efforts which have seen the unit win the regional title for seven years straight in addition to two National Community Service Awards and five National Skills Competitions since it began eight years ago. “I’m overwhelmed to be awarded the Yellow Rose award and I feel very privileged,” Sandra says. She star ted the Mangawhai unit after seeing p Zonta Club of Mangawhai president Jan Fisher with a high level of interest Mangawhai Cadet unit commander Sandra Grayson amongst her own children currently recruiting new members in the and their friends. 13–15 age bracket. “The New Zealand Cadet Force offers “As a woman I feel really proud that a lot of opportunity for young people I’ve been able to step up and achieve and I think particularly in our area there something in our community. Zonta talks is not a lot of multifaceted groups. In a lot about equality and with cadets it is cadets, there are so many things they completely equal. Girls aren’t hindered can learn, from leadership to sport in any way.” and team work.” They also offer NZQA Sandra says cadets fosters credits through their courses and are confidence and leadership skills in young people and she enjoys watching them KELVIN CRUICKSHANK grow and develop. She acknowledged Presents Soul Food Shows: the inspiration of her own mother who TICKETS: $65 was always active in community service, www.kelvincruickshank.com and she was accompanied by her own daughter and her granddaughter to Sunday 10th receive her award. Zonta President, Jan Fisher @ applauded Sandra’s achievements with The Lighthouse the cadets and as a successful farmer, Function Centre entrepreneur, mother and role model. ¢

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Displaying our history

Trek offers challenge

u by Ayla Miller

As ideas from community meetings and town revitalisation workshops are beginning to be put into action, the Dargaville Community Development Board are looking for a group of people who are passionate about sharing Dargaville’s history.

In a serendipitous moment, Gill McKinnon received an email from Childfund encouraging her to take part in Trek Vietnam 2016, and it turned out to be just the challenge she had been looking for.

p Taylor Pull and Gill McKinnon of Dargaville will be traveling to Vietnam to help install water filters and educate villagers about how to use them

p Ideas from workshops with town revitalisation expert, Peter Kenyon come to fruition, and Dargaville Community Development Board are looking for people to help make things happen

interest, events or places that provide a good understanding of Dargaville’s history,” says DCDB development coordinator Lorraine Davidson. If you are interested in helping to get this project underway or reviving the Kumara Festival contact Lorraine Davidson on 027 525 8222 leave a message and she will get in touch or email lorrained@dcdb.nz. ¢

Gill will be joined by 16-year-old Taylor Pull of Dargaville and along with a group of other Childfund volunteers, will trek into remote rural villages in Cao Bang, Vietnam, to help install water filters and educate villagers about how to use them. “Childfund have been working in these areas for some time and have bought water to the homes but it is very contaminated. We are now bringing water filters to the homes so they can have clean drinking water,” said Gill. The pair are aiming to raise $3500 each. A single water filter costs $465 and each family needs one water filter per person. Gill has sponsored a young

man in East Timor for 10 years and when the challenge was presented to her she couldn’t get it out of her head. “I thought a lot about it, I was even dreaming about it. I didn’t know if I would be able to do something like this, but it just seemed the right sort of challenge for me.” The pair will be away for 12 days and depart on September 4 this year. They will be holding a trivia night at the Dargaville Town Hall on April 29 from 7pm. Tickets are $20. To book visit https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/ trivia-night-tickets-22135178916 Donations can also be made to Gillian and Taylor via the Childfund website. ¢

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Two of the most popular suggestions to come from these consultations were the revival of a Kumara Festival and the establishment of historical interpretation boards around the town. These boards will present information about historical buildings and locations that played an important role in the making of Dargaville. Board member, Peter Boyd, says the boards will work to foster visitors’ interest about the town’s history. “We have so much history in Dargaville and a lot of people won’t realise that, so we need a way to show that off. We already have the likes of the Dargaville Museum which does a fantastic job but this trail will target visitors that won’t necessarily go to the museum, and spark their interest in our history. “It would be great to have some people on the committee who have a good understanding of the town’s history and can help to collate the information,” he says. The DCDB will work as a support structure for the committee and assist them with things such as applying for funding. “The board would really appreciate suggestions regarding any points of

34 Seaview Road, Baylys Beach Entrepreneur Wanted • Main Road Position • Parking Outside • Good Size Section 835m2 • 1 Bedroom Self Contained Flat • Established Gardens • Outdoor Entertainment • Built around the 1940’s Auction: 31st March 2016 – 1:00 pm at 34 Seaview Road, Baylys Beach (Funky Fish)

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GREAT LOCATION AND HUGE POTENTIAL

313 Gibbons Road, Kaiwaka

What a fantastic opportunity right here! This picturesque 134 hectare (more or less) dairy unit is handy to magical Mangawhai with scale and potential to grow. Approximately 100 hectares of this dairy platform is effective with 25ha in native bush with the majority of the contour being easy rolling and a small area of medium hill. Currently milking 220 cows with the average production being 68,000kgMS, the farm infrastructure includes a 22 ASHB shed with a great fertilization programme and soil mapping in place.The property is subdivided into 56 paddocks which are serviced by a limestone circular race system and the fencing is a good standard with two and three wire electric. Water is a feature of this property and is sourced from a spring in the bush and gravity fed to troughs on the farm. The main homestead is a renovated four bedroom home and there is an array of support buildings including a three bay implement shed, half round barn and two calf sheds. Don’t hesitate as properties this well located are very rare, think to the future with this property and it’s possibilities.

Auction 1pm, Friday 15 April 2016 (unless sold prior) 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View Open days: Thurs 22/29 Mar 2016, 11am-12pm Catherine Stewart M 027 356 5031 B 0800 80 20 40 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

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This very tidy dairy farm has been faithfully farmed for two generations and now an opportunity to maximise future options is presented. This farm comprises of 206.83 hectares currently with 110 hectares on the milking platform and with scope to also include a further 30 hectares which is currently being grazed by dairy support. The property is well supported by a very immaculate 18ASHB cowshed built in 2007 with the option for in shed feeding and supported by two half round hay barns and a three bedroom home. Best production on the farm was 60,000kgMS with 220 cows. Contour of the land is a mixture of flat to easy rolling terrain with good central limestone race, great five wire electric fences and a bore water supply. Pasture is predominately rye/clover plus some Kikuyu. Options are available to purchase milking platform and/or dairy support as in four titles. Our vendors have decided on a change of lifestyle and this farm is seriously for sale.

Wednesday, 13 April 2016 (unless sold prior) 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View Open days: Thur 24/31 Mar 16, 11am-12pm

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Rail venture boots for tourism u by Ann Morgan

The Dargaville Rail Carts directors, John Hansen and Dave Selby, have been busy the past few months with travellers nationally and internationally participating in their new venture, utilising the rail line from Dargaville to Tangowahine. “We have had more than 500 customers so far with another 110 prebooked visitors in the next few weeks,” said John. “The majority of clients have been from around the country including Wellington, the Bay of Islands and Rotorua, and there has been international visitors from places like Germany, Canada and England enjoying the ride.” John says the feedback has been very positive and the visitors are enjoying getting out to the areas they can’t access by car. “There is a guide on each trip and we stop at set points which have a historical significance and this adds to the experience. They love learning the historic side of things.” The men are looking at the possibility of extending the service to Waiotira as the demand is definitely there for an alternative package. “Dargaville is on the tourism route and is capturing a lot of tourists which is proving to be very positive for the town. People are staying overnight to go on the carts, going out for dinner in town and

p Dargaville Rail Carts directors, John Hansen and Dave Selby believe tourism is on the rise in the Kaipara

often shopping for new clothes and things. Dargaville’s profile is increasing both nationally and internationally and it is becoming a destination now,” said John. “I believe this is thanks to the many organisations who are promoting different events and aspects of the town. Things are really positive and good things are happening in Dargaville. We are really pleased to be a part of it.” ¢

Double win for high school

Most of the thousands of students who sat national scholarship exams at the end of last year would have been more than satisfied with one win, but Dargaville High School student Monique Johnson collected two. The former Year 13 student, who is now studying undergraduate law and psychology at Otago University, won a scholarship in both English and Classical Studies. And to add icing to the academic cake, Monique picked up her Classical Studies scholarship p Acting deputy principal Ian Butterworth, Head of the English faculty Francis Maclennan, Monique Johnson, careers’ via distance learning, advisor Julie Chiaroni and acting principal, Takriri Pumipi making the achievement doubly impressive. location of my school was not an issue.” To put winning a national scholarship Teacher Kate Davison, now furthering exam into perspective, those who are her studies in Italy, said Monique was awarded are in the top 3 per cent of always an outstanding role model who entrants from across the country. In used her study time well but who also English that was 18,210 students willingly mentored younger students if while in Classical Studies, 4,377 they were struggling with class work. students entered. A double scholarship “She showed initiative, finding win by one student at any high school materials she needed for her study rather than waiting for handouts. is unusual. Monique says she was always She was always hard working and a encouraged by her form teacher, head dedicated student — and it paid off. of drama, Kate Davison, herself a I’m so happy for her.” former scholarship winner in Classical University scholarships carry cash grants from the Government ranging Studies some years ago. “While Miss Davison pushed me from one-off payments of $500 for hard, I was also encouraged knowing single subject awards, to $10,000 a that former head girl Katie Humm year at premier level for three years, won an English scholarship in 2012, subject to grades being maintained at so I knew the size and geographical B average. ¢

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Whangarei | 194 Heaton Rd To Be Auctioned This 122 hectare dairy farm in Hikurangi, Whangarei offers 92 hectares of fertile flats complemented by 30 hectares of hill country. Its top production is 80,000kgMS (over 860kgMS/ha). There is a 1989-built five bedroom homestead plus a 2003-built one bedroom worker’s cottage. There is a tidy fully compliant 20-aside cowshed, a good round barn, and a large fertiliser storage shed. There are four titles, one of them lake-front. Located only 15 minutes from the edge of Whangarei and handy to good schooling, this property would make a great first farm or addition to an existing operation. RV $2,120,000. | Property ID DG1004

Licensed under REAA 2008

Auction 1pm, 14 April 2016 at Farmlands Real Estate, Whangarei (unless sold prior)

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Continuing the legacy u by Ann Morgan

take the roles of secretary and president over time. “The tournament is enjoyed by all who attend. It is a fantastic couple of days,” said Pat. The winners of the tournament were Dinkie Fischer and Diane Strawbridge from Kensington Bowling Club in Whangarei. Playing for the Noel Bowering Memorial Cup, the men’s

Police are looking for Nathan Theobold, aged 29 years, who is wanted in relation to a serious assault on a police officer at Kaihu. The assault occurred just after midnight on Friday, March 18. The police officer stopped a suspicious vehicle near a forestry block and was assaulted by a male occupant. The officer received facial injuries and was taken to hospital, but discharged later that day. He is now recovering at home.

pairs saw 16 duos aspiring to win the tournament. First place of the main event went to Cedric Campbell and Ian Lewis of Opononi, and Eric Smitton and Ray Bell won the plate event. The club has approximately 80 players and a large membership of social members and new members are always welcome. ¢

The armed offenders squad was called to a rural property north of Dargaville at midday on Friday. However the man was not inside when they searched. If anyone sees Theobold they should not approach him, but call police on 111 immediately. If anyone has information on him they can also call Dargaville Police on 09 439 3400 or if they want to remain anonymous they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Since Christmas we have received many sea birds which have come ashore to rest and re-waterproof their feathers after damaging them while swimming to shore. The baby morepork we received at Christmas has now been released to his home turf. He flew around outside for a while then flew into the house near where he was found! This is not uncommon and after a few days of getting used of his new location, the call of the wild will get the better of him and he will be gone. We have also released three harrier hawks. As two of them came from close to the Centre we were able to set them free while we had visitors. To see them head for the Western Hills was great to watch. At our home we usually feed around 50 silver eyes, lots of blackbirds, thrush, plus three native pigeons. In February each year many disappear for a time but they will soon start returning for their free feed! They remain close in the bush on our place, so it must be something to do with the food chain or because they are tending to young ones. If anyone has a cheap or free laptop, we could utilise it at the Centre because we could show some of the interesting birds we get around Christmas time to school children. Being able to play bird calls to them would also be great. When our vet Bruce is working on a bird in the surgery, we could record this and play it at a later time. Some of the birds will feed when no one is around so we could also record this to show how big birds like the giant petrel and albatross prepare their food before eating it. I would like to thank John for making a new gate for our Recovery Centre building - it’s so flash visitors take photos of it. When visiting the Centre you will now see a sign saying ‘Visitors welcome’ because some people are not sure if they can come and have a look around. Everyone is welcome. The Centre is not just a place for injured birds but can be very educational. The new cell phones are great for sending us photos of birds when you want to identify them. Or you can just email the photo to info@nbr.org.nz and I will be able to tell you what it is and a bit about it - well I should be able to! Last year I received a photo of a bird from a young girl that had shifted to Australia after visiting the Centre. She decided I should be able to help her out and I still have no idea what it was!

“The Wilson Cup is an excellent tournament, we had a full field of 32 teams playing,” said club president Margaret Smitton. Corrinne Pritchard grew up in Dargaville and is the granddaughter of Mr JG Wilson who donated the trophy in 1955 and sponsored the event. She now comes from Auckland every year to play. “I ran into Pat Young from the Dargaville club at a tournament about 14 years ago and she suggested I come and represent the family for our annual tournament. I have been for the past 14 years now and we continue sponsoring the event.” The two families go back in history together when Pat’s parents and grandparents played bowls and she remembers dancing with Mr Wilson when she was 12 years old at the Scottish society and he also danced with her at her wedding. Pat is 83-years-old and is a life member. Her service to Northland and Dargaville bowling clubs has seen her

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Helping with advice u by Ann Morgan

Although more and more services are provided online, the Citizens Advice Bureau remains committed to providing a person-to-person service. They believe being able to talk to a real person is a rarity in the present day and this is a key part of what makes their service unique. As a volunteer run organisation, CAB are always looking for members in the community who have a few hours spare a week to gift their time to help others. ”No two days are ever the same,” says Richard from the Dargaville branch. “It is incredibly rewarding being a volunteer. On any given p Darryl has volunteered at the Citizens Advice Bureau for 10 years and Janet 16 years day we could be asked about anything under the sun — from an enormous amount of information. “We have a great team,” says tenancy rights, locating a support group or having documents signed by Richard. “We have all learned lots of a JP, to finding out whether a person is new skills and it is great to be actively entitled to a benefit, helping consumers involved in our community, using our experiencing problems with scammers knowledge and experience to help and issues with faulty products others and we enjoy having a laugh or employments issues. We work together sometimes as well.” If you are interested in becoming alongside our clients with the aim of a CAB volunteer or would like more empowering them.” The Dargaville branch currently has information pop into the Bureau at 10 volunteers, but is in need of more. All 37 Hokianga Rd, in the Town Hall the CAB volunteers are fully supported complex or call 09 439 6100 or email with training and they have access to cab.dargv@xtra.co.nz. ¢

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Matakohe artist Pat George was invited to create two mosaic murals for the new maternity unit at Whangarei Hospital which are now proudly displayed on the walls inside the entrance. “The new maternity wing is named Te Kotuku — the White Heron. In Maori culture this means prestige, purity and uniqueness, in reference to the importance of a new life in a family,” said Northland District Health Board hospital advisory committee member Libby Jones. “The two fabulous mosaic murals Pat made with help from her husband Steve and other family members represent different areas of Northland. They have worked hard in their Matakohe studio for many months to complete the work of art and are justifiably proud of the end result. “It will be really nice for Kaipara residents who go to the maternity unit and see her work on display. “As a Kaipara community resident I am really proud that Pat was asked to create her pieces of art and they are wonderful pieces of work. They will stand in their place for the lifetime of the building as they are permanent fixtures. “I am pleased to see the unit opening after many years of planning. The building is mother and baby

p Pat and Steve George in front of the murals she created for the new Whangarei Hospital maternity unit

friendly and has the space for mums to bond with their new babies. There are no more four-bed rooms.” The $9.8 million unit replaces the 40-year-old facility and brings all maternity services together. ¢

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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Preparing for law changes u by Ann Morgan

Sponsored by Nauman Insurance Brokers, the Dargaville Business Forum held a Health and Safety presentation explaining the upcoming changes in legislation next month. Presented by David Grindle of WRMK Lawyers and Northland Chamber of Commerce CEO, Tony Collins, the meeting was predominantly aimed at owner/directors to get local businesses prepared for their responsibilities for worker safety. “The new Health and Safety at Work Act, coming into effect in April is bringing a higher duty of care, increased personal responsibility and higher legal exposure. The aim is to change our relaxed culture around workplace safety, reducing the incidents of death and serious personal harm. Employer responsibility has increased,” said Chartered Insurance Broker, Eileen Nauman. “Key points were businesses, farms, property owners, and some volunteer organisations must have a health and safety system in place and these need to address risk identification and

the isolation of risks. Employee induction and training are critical areas and these systems need to be monitored over time and reviewed regularly. The new laws will mean that owners/directors will ultimately be responsible for workplace disasters and accidents. Worksafe want everyone to return home from work every day. Workers are somebody’s father, aunt, brother, sister, or friend. “It is important business owners and directors are aware of what is happening,” said Dargaville Business Forum chairperson, Peter Boyd. “It is really important to get an understanding the new laws. The government is trying to get on top of people who have p Northland Chamber of Commerce CEO, Tony Collins unsafe practices. presented a Health and Safety presentation at the “It is surprising how many Dargaville Business Forum people are going to be affected by hazards. For advice talk to a professional the changes.” Company owners are responsible for such as a health and safety specialist, ensuring all contractors and visitors a solicitor, or insurance advisor or go to on site are made aware of potential www.business.govt.nz/worksafe. ¢

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After a Northland Field Days brimming with interesting and well presented sites, the judges had a tough time picking an overall winner for the annual ‘best site’ award. But the victors of this year’s presentation prize have made a worth cause the real winner.

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Nocking tha Ozzies for six Well Dog, that wuz a helluva week that was.” Yuss readas, Boss is kicking off my kolumn just like he always does with his criptic commints. I give him the sheep dog stair, and sure enuff, he ixplains wot he meens. “Lookit that Black Caps,” he sed. “Blimmin fantasrik crickit over there in Indian county. First we nockt out the hosts, and then, by golly, we paid them Ozzies back for wen they came ova to Kiwi.” Boss of course wuz sittin’ ana woolshed steps havin’ smoka an’ reeding the papa I got froma kattil stop. “Y’know Dog, seems the Ozzies calmed down a bit to. The Ozzie newspapas bin quite nice about our boys, fer a change. Reckon we desrvd to win ‘cos we got sum good sinners.” I was writin’ Boss’s comments down, then Sharelen, his skoolteecher gerlfrend korrected me spellin’. “Spinners, Billy, she sed. “We know they sin a bit, but we mus be fair.” That had me a bit puzzild, but then Boss went on.

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Winston Peters: will be opening the NZ First Dargaville Office on Wednesday March 23, at 87 Victoria Street – 5.30pm. 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

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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: From 10-11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria St. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499 The Vivian Flower Show: Runs daily until April 10 from 11am — 5pm at The Vivian Gallery, Matakana. Raft Race: Northern Wairoa Boating Club, April 9. Entry form and rules are available at club rooms. Girls Brigade: For girls 5–15 yrs. Build friendships, Christian values, cooking, crafts, games and loads

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Indoor Bowls Club: at the Senior Citizen’s Hall Fagan Place every Monday 7.15pm ($3.00 includes refreshments) contact Terry 09 431 3254 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

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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

Congratulations to Lisa Harris, the winner of the two tickets to Kelvin Cruickshank at his Soul Food Show in Dargaville on Sunday April 10. ‘Sensing Murder’ medium, Kelvin Cruickshank, will be at the Lighthouse Function Centre at the Museum. “I am just a Kiwi bloke and believe everyone is entitled to experience my gift,” said Kelvin. “

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Bowls

Parish indoor bowling club Club night 14th March 2016: 1st Warren Younger, Carole Riosa & Bev Fryer. 2nd Owen Brown, Mariane Harvey & Betty Mason. Good Sports Alan Harrison & Norm Clark

Dargaville bowling club: The results of women’s Wilson Pairs were: Main event: D Fischer/D Strawbridge (Kensington), M Yovich/C Neeley (Kamo), P Brewster/N Nichols (Kensington), T Rakich/K Biddles (Dargaville) Plate: N Yep/M Pennell (Manurewa), S Seymour/B Browne (Warkworth), V Biddles/E Wyatt (Dargaville), G Lawson/A Little (Hikurangi) Ruawai Bowling Club Peg Thurston & Dulcie Littler Memorial A/C Pairs. 1st Alan Rakich & Karren Biddles (Darg). 2nd Marty & Viv Webb (Arapohue). 3rd Murray Dalbeth & Kerry (Mgt/pere). 4th Tua Manga & Patrick Lewis (Comp) Dargaville Bowling Club. Thursday 17th March. A/C Open Triples, sponsored by Eric and Margaret Smitton Another nice day on the green for the 10 combinations that fronted up. Three trios managed three wins apiece, necessitating some reckoning of ends and points to find a winner. Results. 1st. Kevin West, Noeline Munn & George Miller, 22 ends, 43 points. 2nd, Graham Gallant, Peter Nicolls & Chris McLaren, (Kensington) 22 ends, 39 ends.

3rd, Warren Sanford, Steve Curac & Barb Bell, 19 ends, 39 points. Big “thank you” to Margaret and Eric for the generous sponsorship. Next tournament. Easter A/C Open triples. There are vacancies.

Cricket

Third Grade results follow for Saturday 19th March. Played at Kensington against Onerahi Central Huanui College (OCHC). NW win the toss and elect to bat. Pick of the NW batsmen were: Ross Wallace 25 runs; Bunny Hutchinson-Walters 21 runs; Mason Foster 19 runs; Kalani Snooks 17 runs. NW are all out for 132 runs from 32.4 overs. Pick of the NW bowlers were; Joel Bickers 4/25 off 8 overs; Bunny Hutchinson-Walters 3/8 off 5.2 overs; Jimmy Panoho 1/15 off 7 overs; Kalani Snooks 1/24 off 8 overs. OCHC are all out for 116 runs from 36.2 overs. NW win by 16 runs. Thanks to all parents and supporters of NW cricket for the 2015/16 season. We wish all players a safe and happy off season and hope to see you all again in October. #lovecricket NW A Grade NW played City Arrows in the final on the weekend. City batted first scoring

123 for 7 wickets from their 35 overs. Bowling for NW Jack Bradley 3–20; Shayden Peele1–10; Matt Blundell 1-20 The NW boys put in very good fielding effort, keeping plenty of pressure on the city team. In reply NW chased down the total of 123 in just 24 overs, with the loss of only one wicket. A very good partnership between Nathan Condon and Jack Bradley of 104 runs saw the team home for a decisive win. Batting for NW Nathan Condon 49 not out; Jack Bradley 41 not out It has been a great season for the boys who have played with great sportsmanship throughout the year. Well done to the boys. Results from Saturday’s game. Northern Wairoa vs City Blaze Final score. NW 65/ City Blaze 56 Batting Deizel 7 runs, Bryn 8 runs. Bowling Chase 3/3, Ashley 3/11 Well done to both teams. Prize giving was on Monday and the following players received awards. Bryn Mason — Best Batter Chase Snooks — Best Bowler Lloyd Chitty — Most Improved Player Ashley van der Putte — Team Spirit Bailie Schick — most Improved Bowler Look forward to seeing everyone next season.

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MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT for everyone, Kevin Fredrich with other outstanding artists. Lighthouse Function Centre 3rd April 1pm. Tickets $25 from Museum and Book Exchange.

DISC BRAKE pads to suit cars and light commercials. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219. DRIVE BELTS - Good selection in stock, what we don’t have we will order. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219. FIREWOOD TOPSOIL and Mulch Chip. Firewood from $45.00 per metre, Topsoil $40.00 per metre and Mulch Chip $15.00 per metre. Phone Doug 020 4088 7689, Adrian 020 4091 8732 or Tamati 021 0886 0811. RODS & Reels, some still at sale prices. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219.

To Let THREE BEDROOM Home in Dargaville, garage, handy location, available 24th March. $235 per week. Phone Erica 027 626 9687. TWO BEDROOM Home in Dargaville, sunny open plan living, available 4th April $230 per week. Phone Erica 027 626 9687. MUDDY RIVER Cottage - Furnished Accommodation. Stylish, clean & comfortable, 3 bedroom home in Dargaville, short or long stays. Enquiries phone 021 439 808 or email: besthouses@outlook.co.nz.

Nurseries & Plants NATIVE PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens. Specimen trees, ornamentals, hedging, windbreaks, shrubs, groundcovers. Riparian, effluent pond and revegetation plants available for Autumn planting. Nursery is open on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm (excluding 26th March). Discounts for bulk purchases, delivery service available. Situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Rd Dargaville. Ph 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

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FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592. LEARN MUSIC Maverick Music Studio teaches ukelele, guitar and drums. Contact John 022 642 1376 or 09 439 5289. MUSIC AROUND the World, Kevin Fredrich Concert Sunday 3rd April at the Lighthouse Function Centre 1pm. Tickets $25 from Museum and Book Exchange. NWRSA WOMENS Section AGM. 31 March at 1pm. Held at the Dargaville RSA Clubrooms. All Welcome.

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(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) RUAWAI BOWLING CLUB INCORPORATED of Ruawai, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal of a club licence in respect of premises situated at 2 Reeve Street, Ruawai. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Bowling Club. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; Monday to Sunday, 8.30am to 12.30am the next day. The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, 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 131 of the sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

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LAIS ENTERPRISES LTD of Dargaville, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal of an Off-licence in respect of premises situated at 111 - 115 Victoria Street, Dargaville. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery Retail. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; – Monday to Sunday, 7am - 10pm The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, 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 131 of the sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice.

Bereavements

Talijancich, Anne Carol 26/3/73 to 30/1/16 Anne’s family would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support and love shown to us following her passing. Thank you for all the cards, flowers, koha, food and help. Thank you to the Te Kopuru and Dargaville Fire Brigades, other emergency services, Hart Funerals, and the many family and friends. There are so many of you it would be impossible to thank you all individually, so please accept this as a token of our heartfelt appreciation. Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky. In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you. Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts

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DARGAVILLE CLUB INC.

AGM Meeting will be held at the Dargaville Club 53 Victoria St. Dargaville Tuesday 29th March 2016, at 7pm TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 1) Election of Officers 2) Financial Statements 3) General Business B. YOUNG SECRETARY

This is the only publication of this notice.

THE KAURI COAST Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) KD MANDER HOLDINGS LTD of Mangawhai, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the issue of an off-licence in respect of premises situated at 3 Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai.

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RECREATIONAL SOCIETY Registrations of Interest for Sportsville Dargaville Design and construct of a sports facility building and courts. Footprint - 900m2 (to include services)

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery Retailing. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are;

Site Works - approx. 2880m2

Monday - Sunday, 7.00am - 8.00pm

• Experience in projects circa $1.8m + GST

The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville.

• Previous experience in commercial buildings

Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105(1) of the sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.

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Notice is hereby given that a launch, approximately 7 metres long, white hull and cabin with no name, left anchored in the upper Mangawhai Harbour for several months has been deemed an abandoned vessel. The owner or anyone who knows the owner is requested to contact the Northland Regional Harbourmaster by freephone 0800 002 004 or by email to mailroom@nrc.govt.nz. The owner will be required to pay all associated costs and arrange removal of the vessel to a suitable location. If the legal owner is not identified or if costs cannot be recovered, the vessel will be sold or otherwise disposed of as per the provisions of Section 33L of the Maritime Transport Act 1994. Jim Lyle Regional Harbourmaster

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Light & sunny open plan living. Sliding door to private north facing patio. Well appointed kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Internal access from garage. The section has a fully fenced backyard and is a blank canvas for anyone with green fingers. Currently tenanted at $285 per week.

Now is the time to view this lovely low maintenance home that is absolutely packed full of features. New décor, the kitchen is functional and modern. Open plan dining/living area flows onto the conservatory. Insulated, 2 reversible air cons, wood burner, security doors, aluminium joinery, glass house, and a water tank for the garden. MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3659

This large villa has been split into 2 units that are rented at $440 p/w combined. Front unit has 1 double bedroom, combined kitchen/dining with a separate lounge and an open fireplace. Rear unit has 2 double bedrooms, combined dining & lounge, kent style fireplace and both units have insulation.

Surrounded by upmarket housing, excellent schooling and priced to sell in a rapid growth area 9 kms, 13 minutes south of Whangarei CBD and 29kms north of Marsden Cove Marina we have 1 lot left. Yes it is worth looking at.

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS3662

SELMA PETERS 021 828 402 WEB ID RJS3587

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3539

29 MURDOCH STREET

$200,000 6 JELLICOE RD, RUAWAI

$182,500 32 SUNSET DRIVE, BAYLYS BEACH

$115,000 41 JERVOIS ST

$195,000

CLASSIC LINES

A STURDY HOME FROM THE GROUND UP....

ATTENTION WEST COASTERS

MOTIVATED VENDORS

Character home with beautiful polished floors. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, spacious lounge, open plan kitchen and dining room. Also a north facing deck out from the dining room. Double garage. Fenced on 3 sides.

Well maintained exterior and neat as a pin inside and out. 1960’s home, 3 bedrooms, double garage & sleep out. Aluminium joinery, polished floors, fully insulated with a HRV System. This property has potential for the buyer or the investor. Tenant happy to stay..

799m2 section located at Sunset West has some nice sea views with power, phone and water at the boundary. Within walking distance is the local shop/takeaways and the beach. Now is the time to invest in your slice of the action to either build now or land bank for the future.

4 bedrooms, separate lounge, open plan kitchen & dining, wet area shower, tiled floors in kitchen & dining, polished floors in bedrooms & lounge, single garage & workshop. Community pool & skate park across the road, great for the growing family.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3256

MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3664

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID RJS578

JOHN POWELL Mob 021 439 555 WEB ID RJS3668

542 PAHI RD, PAHI PENINSULA

$995,000 478 PAHI ROAD

$145,000 8 DEPOT RD, PAPAROA

$279,000 LINTON ROAD, WHAKAPIRAU

$2,950,000+GST (if any)

PRIVATE WATERFRONT HEADLAND

WATERVIEW LIFESTYLE 2.2 ACRES

FIRST HOME/RENTAL

BEACHES + FARM = OPPORTUNITY

Whisky Point Cottage is totally private on 2.7 ha of coastal headland. Luxurious open plan living with spacious decks. 3 bdm + office / 2 bthm with double garage and workshop, wood/potting shed. Standalone artist studio, orchard, vege gardens. Enjoys stunning panoramic water views. Park-like grounds.... MRE1816 RHODA MORRISON 09-431 6912 or 0274 800 691

Seize the opportunity and secure Lot 1, size 9,235 m2 countryside living block. Build here and watch the sun go down over the water. Tar seal access is a plus when you live on Pahi Peninsula. Westerly aspect with some bush and a seasonal stream. Power is ready at the roadside. Room for a few animals. Call Rhoda to view! MRE1830 RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

Flat fully fenced 1214m2 section with tidy 3 bedroom home. Relax on the deck with your favourite bevvy. Single garage, workshop area and attached carport. Walking distance to village, approx. 7 kms drive to Pahi Beach.

It is not often you have the opportunity to own your own beaches & farm. 400 acres of rolling hills with the potential to subdivide, several dams, lovely bush, water views from every spot, 3 bedroom home & 2 beaches one that has been a family camping ground for years. Buy this, create memories & have a bright future. GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU1831

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE1818

www.roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

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DARGAVILLE 87 Victoria Street Ph: 09 439 8305

12 months interest free Purchases $499 and over

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008