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Council takes pandemic governance action u by Paul Campbell

An emergency meeting of the Kaipara District Council has put in place new decision-making arrangements in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, should they be required.

Building blocks of community care

Dargaville’s Whanau Focus Centre has been in their new premises …

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Economic package welcomed

Last week the government released a $12.1 billion support package …

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Graders to roll again

Road works delayed by the big dry have seen some unsealed country byways …

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“A range of temporary governance arrangements for Kaipara will ensure effective and continuous decisionmaking during the Covid-19 pandemic,” says Mayor Jason Smith.

“The decisions made by the government to date are broad and will have a major impact on business as usual for the public and private sectors in New Zealand.“ Local Government New Zealand rules would need revision before emergency provisions come into force.

“All local authorities are now planning and preparing to implement business continuity plans, with Kaipara providing this early lead for others to follow,” said Dr Smith.

Last Monday’s council meeting delegated the power to make urgent decisions on behalf of the council or its committees, to the mayor, deputy mayor and Councillor Peter Wethey.

That delegation will only be used for decisions, which are urgent, are recommended to decision-makers by the chief executive, are to be made in a period where it is difficult to convene a physical or electronic council meeting due to the Covid-19 situation or that council is statutorily able to delegate.

The decision also approves the budgeted financial delegation of the chief executive be increased to up to $1 million to ensure contractual

arrangements can continue to be met and approves an unbudgeted financial delegation of up to $100,000 for the chief executive to ensure efficient management of unforeseen operational expenses due to Covid-19.

An earlier delegation provided to Councillor Curnow to declare a state of local emergency in the event the mayor may be unavailable remains in force.

“The Covid-19 pandemic could cause significant disruption to council operations and decision-making. Staff are assessing and planning for the impact,” Dr Smith said.

“We’ll have to learn to live alongside the coronavirus, to live with possibly distressing changes and to live with uncertainty.

“Our approach is to maintain service levels as we go forward, and everyone should expect increasing communication as upcoming engagement events are changed or cancelled. Action supported by communication is what’s required from council leadership to keep us rolling and to keep the community up with changing times.”

KDC chief executive Louise Miller said: “Council has robust plans in place to continue providing services if the pandemic situation escalates. Our customer services and libraries remain open at this stage but check for changes on our website before you come in.

p Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith

“We will take a measured approach to our decisions, assessing how things develop before charting a course that is right for our district and community.

“At this stage, the council will continue to meet, as required under legislation, and we will make the papers and minutes available as usual. We will review public access to council facilities and buildings during the coming week and ensure that the community is kept informed of changes.

“We are reflecting the increasing need to limit group contact so have cancelled events that are scheduled from tomorrow on. That includes the spatial planning meetings that were scheduled from March 20.”

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p Maungaturoto Primary School students gathered on the start line last week for their annual triathlon. “It was a great day that the children thoroughly enjoyed. We want to say a huge thank you to the community who helped on the day marshalling and encouraging our tamariki,” a school spokesperson said.

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p AwhiWorld partnered with Creative Northland and NorthTec Arts to engage Otamatea youth in a free art-focussed digital technology workshop at The Kauri Museum recently. “We were extremely pleased with the workshops. It feels we now have a number of people in place to work on projects going forward and really hope a few young people are keen to study in this area in the future,” said organiser Dr Maggie Buxton.

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ANZAC Theatre Closure In line with New Zealand moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 3, The ANZAC Theatre will close from today Monday 23 March until further notice.

The Trustees are committed to keeping staff employed as long as possible and when possible using the downtime to carry out general maintenance and repair work.

While this will mean the temporary loss of a popular entertainment destination in Dargaville, the Trust will be reviewing the situation on a regular basis with the goal of re-opening as soon as it is safe to do so.

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p While Kevin Friedrich’s American Journey concert may have been cancelled due to coronavirus regulations, that didn’t mean that the entertainer had to hang up his accordion altogether. The Dargaville-born musician instead took his instrument to the town’s primary school for Saint Patrick’s Day, delighting staff and students with a medley of songs both from the Emerald Isle and from elsewhere around the world. A table full of green sweets and treats completed the impromptu celebration of Ireland’s national day.

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Building blocks of community care u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s Whanau Focus Centre has been in their new premises for more than half a year now, and the collaboration between agencies and advocates at the central hub on Victoria Street has proven to be extremely beneficial for all involved.

Now the group, which comprises those caring for the young, the elderly and many vulnerable families in between, is seeking to expand their services.

The Whanau Focus Centre is the home for local justices of the peace, parenting educators, social workers, Alzheimer’s support staff, Kaipara Abuse Prevention’s p Whanau Focus Centre staff from many agencies and groups mentoring programme for have joined forces to assist the needy — now they need at-risk girls and boys, Age your help Concern and also the site of the town’s free legal advice clinics, to everyone shopping in the main street name but a few. or visiting Dargaville will be able to Working together, the various people see which businesses and individuals who make up the centre have been able have pitched in to assist; a great public to collaborate on ways to help those in relations push and a chance to support the community who require assistance a worthy cause. and protection. Now they’re raising Rachael hopes that the window will be money to continue this mission, and to ‘bricked in’ from floor to ceiling; money expand on what they can do for those raised will go a long way to assisting in need. with the many projects undertaken Centre spokesperson Rachael Ashford by Whanau Focus Centre members in says that the novel fundraiser will see their support of vulnerable members of the prominent street-front window of the community. their building filled with ‘building blocks’, To get involved, get in touch by calling cardboard and paper ‘bricks’ with the Rachael on 022 630 8643 or emailing names of donors displayed. In this way, whanaufocusmanger@gmail.com. ¢

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Funds flow from the Den

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Maungaturoto’s charity money-spinner, The Den, has raised $115,000 during the past year, with the bulk going towards the multimillion-dollar dementia unit extension to the Riverview Rest Home, where construction is now underway for a November completion.

Meanwhile, fundraising stalwart, Albie Paton says the second hand and donated goods emporium in the old Scout hall, in Bickerstaffe Road, will carry on during the current coronavirus alert.

“We want to thank all our generous donors and purchasers that have enabled us to support Kaipara charities,” he said.

“At this point in time, The Den will keep operating, although some organisations are closing p The Den’s Albie Paton (right) with support staff checks for the foreseeable future. incoming goods We will still operate at least four days a week — Tuesday, Friday electronic devices, glass, books, and and Saturday, and Sunday between even broken beds and dirty bedding.

10am and 3pm.

“Lately we have had some of these “At the moment we are full to goods left while the den is closed, so capacity with furniture, antiques, we are putting in more remote cameras lawnmowers, water blasters, tools to counter this problem. and bric-a-brac. However, there are “Anyone in doubt can simply call in some items we prefer not to take as and see us. they are hard and costly to dispose “We are wholly a volunteer group of if they do not sell. These are TV and hope we are providing a worthwhile sets, computers, printers and most service to the community.” ¢

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND UPDATES FROM KAIPARA WARD NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCILLOR PENNY SMART COVID 19 TThese certainly are challenging times, and the events we’re seeing play out across the globe are unprecedented and constantly evolving.

It’s fair to say that coupled with the drought response our resilience is being tested as a Nation. The Northland Civil Defence team, which is made up of multiple agencies including the Northland District Health Board is fully organised and has proactive plans in place for when the effects of the pandemic increase in Northland. For more information go to websites www.moh.govt.nz or https://covid19.govt.nz/ Stay Calm and Stay Safe DROUGHT STILL NEEDS TO BE TOP OF MIND FOR KAIPARA AND MOST OF NORTHLAND Although there has been some rain the messaging from the NRC team is very strong that we still need to conserve water potentially for the rest of the year at least.

The Civil Defence team that work out of NRC offices and NRC staff are still very focused on water monitoring and compliance so please feel free to make contact with any queries on 0800 002 004 THE DARGAVILLE POP UP OFFICE The new Dargaville office is up and running in Victoria St. Please come and have a look, post the Covid19 pandemic, meet the team and talk with us about any environmental questions or concerns that you may have. If you would like to make an appointment with me specifically, I am happy to make myself available on a Friday.

The office is equipped to give advice on general NRC related matters and has two staff based in Dargaville that deal specifically with Land and Biosecurity as well as other support staff.

We have a good range of traps, baits and bait stations for sale at cost and with winter coming it would be a great time to get some rat trapping started.

For more NRC information go to: www.nrc.govt.nz | phone 0800 002 004 8am - 5pm | email pennys@nrc.govt.nz For the reporting of environmental or maritime incidents phone our 24/7 hotline on 0800 504 639

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Te Kopuru’s blue express

All must fight economic ‘virus’

u by Andy Bryenton

Those travelling to and from the town of Te Kopuru in the mid to late 20th century will remember the so-called ‘Smurf bus’. A vehicle emblazoned with one of the cheeky cartoon characters from France. Its real name was an Albion Victor, and it was one of a fleet of three operated by the Te Kopuru-Dargaville Bus Company up until July of 1960.

While last week’s governmental economic relief package, designed to tackle the threat of the global Covid-19 pandemic, was heavy on measures to bolster our medical services and response, the overwhelming theme was one of protection and recovery from the economic impact of the virus.

Much of the $12 billion package was focussed on mitigating the downturn in industries inevitably affected by the slowdown of global trade.

On a local scale, and aside from the government response, however, the message from business and community leaders is clear. Support your local businesses. Don’t let fear control your finances. Business goes on as usual, except for the relatively non-invasive measures required to ensure public health.

Retailers confirm that ‘panic buying’ is counterproductive in a nation, which produces vast amounts of primary products, including, pointedly, toilet tissue.

MPI assessments state that our agricultural sector can feed 40 million people at current capacity, even in a drought. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin took to broadcast television to urge calm.

The Te Kopuru-Dargaville Bus Company flourished while the small town to the south of Dargaville was not so small as it is today. Logging, kauri gum, boatbuilding and farming made the settlement prosper. A bus service was first established along the roughly 10-kilometre route to Dargaville in 1915, p An Albion Victor, like this example, was likely to be your conveyance if you travelled from Dargaville to Te Kopuru in the utilising Mr BE William’s 1950s–1980s Charabanc, a kind of custom-outfitted lorry with uncovered 2,000rpm, develops 208lb-ft torque seats for passengers. from half-way through the governed The Albion Victor arrived in 1951, the range of speed, occupies little space first diesel bus on the line, and despite within the body. With automatic variable the waning commercial fortunes of timing of fuel injection, it works smoothly Te Kopuru in the post-war years this and efficiently.”

There is some debate as to when the sleek and modern-looking vehicle was well received and well utilised. School ubiquitous Smurf appeared on the side trips and picnics were among some of of the last remaining Albion to ply the the ‘extracurricular’ outings the Albion Te Kopuru to Dargaville route, though undertook as well as ferrying citizens the original company wound up in 1960, between the two neighbouring towns. A with local driver Steve Dragicevich taking reviewer at the time said of the Albion: over and continuing to operate the old “The oil engine, of modest proportions workhorse of the highway for another but having an output of 75bhp at 18 years. ¢

“The supply chain in New Zealand is in good shape. New Zealand is a net producer of food, and we have the ability to keep up. If customers shop as normally as they can we will do a good job,” he says.

Meanwhile, tradespeople say that social media rumours that they will refuse to come out to work at private addresses due to the fear of the virus, which has not been detected in Northland, are spurious.

Plumbers, electricians and builders in Dargaville continue to operate as usual. Residents with issues that need addressing in these fields are reminded, however, that it’s best to face the potential of self-isolation with all amenities checked and working. Dargaville local and charity event organiser Marni Stewart may put it best: “If you can do just one thing today, shop local and buy something from a small business. Make that effort.”

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Economic package welcomed

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u by Andy Bryenton

Last week the government released a $12.1 billion support package for the New Zealand economy during the Covid-19 pandemic, with roughly 50% of the revenue to be allocated to a wage subsidy package for all coronavirus-impacted businesses.

Full-time workers eligible for the package will receive $585 a week from the government. Welfare benefits are increased by $25 a week, and $2.8 billion will be spent on tax changes to support businesses.

Government economists are calling it “The most significant peacetime economic plan in modern New Zealand history.”

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said: “The government is pulling out all the stops to protect the health of New Zealanders and the health of our economy.”

However, what does it mean for the average person and the average small business locally, and what can they expect?

First up, companies will be eligible for wage subsidies to keep people in work. A large part of the response has gone toward ensuring that jobs are not lost, and business can continue as usual. While there’s half a billion in the package for health, the remaining billions are all to keep people working and economically safe.

Even the welfare rise is designed as an economic stimulus; extra money, which will inevitably be spent

by recipients on goods and services, boosting local commerce.

The core of the package is for any employer, which has suffered, or is projected to suffer, a 30 per cent decline in revenue compared to any months between January and June the year prior. However, employers must be able to show they have taken measures to offset the impact of Covid-19, and also must declare that they will continue to employ affected employees at a minimum of 80 per cent of their income for the following 12 months.

Up to $585.80 a week will be available for full-time workers or $350 a week for part-time workers. Those who are off sick or in self-isolation with the disease will be subsidised. Business taxes will be changed to relieve the stress on companies dealing with a downturn due to the virus as well.

The measures have been met with enthusiasm by business leaders. A good example is a response from the chief executive of Property Council New Zealand, Leonie Freeman.

“We applaud the government for moving swiftly to develop the $12.1 billion Covid-19 economic support package,” says Freeman.

p Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has rolled out one of the world’s most comprehensive per-capita schemes to weather both the medical and fiscal fallout from the current pandemic

“Our members are very pleased to see depreciation deductions for commercial and industrial buildings reinstated. A policy change that we have called for since depreciation was first removed in 2010. Yesterday’s announcement was a great start, but New Zealand will need further financial support to deal with the crisis period, to foster a strong recovery and to help our economy grow.”

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the package is one of the

largest in the world for each head of population. It represents more than the total sum of new spending in all three of the coalition’s budgets put together. Robertson indicated that this initial package is just the beginning.

The second round of measures will be released with the budget in May. “The global economic impact of Covid-19 on New Zealand’s economy is going to be significant, so we are acting now to soften the impact.” ¢

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30 years of Field Days – thanks Jan! Our wonderful Customer Advisor Jan Thomsen has completed her last Northland Field Days but not without some fanfare. Jan gave away thousands of cookbooks featuring recipes she has made for Field Days from local produce over the years.

“Participating at Field Days has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my 30 years of working for Northpower, especially working on site with fellow Northpower staff. They are all amazing and we’ve had loads of fun and banter. I hope you enjoy some of my favourite recipes.”

Dani has been with us a couple of months now. After seeing the role advertised on the Northpower Careers website, she applied and is now part of our customer team!

She is here to help you out … always with a smile.

In between helping out our customers and cooking lots of delicious treats, Jan gave away hundreds of her cook books to lucky Field Days visitors.

Helicopter survey helps to repair faults faster We have just completed an extensive helicopter survey of the backbone (sub-transmission network) of our electricity network to help us identify potential issues and put a plan in place to proactively repair these problems.

Using a helicopter allowed us to identify issues we can’t see from the ground.

Meet Dani Cave – our newest Customer Excellence Representative

Our awesome crews are now working hard to replace cross-arms, one power pole and remove vegetation growing into our powerlines – work that will be completed before winter and which will help prevent electricity outages to keep the lights on for you to avoid any inconvenience during the colder months.

Dani looks after new electricity connections, general customer queries and even investigates some of the more tricky queries. There is never a dull moment in the Northpower Customer Excellence team!

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Cyclone brings little relief Graders to roll again u by Andy Bryenton

It’s not often that we look to a tropical cyclone with optimistic hope, but the tail end of Cyclone Gretel, which lashed French Polynesia last week, was slated to bring some rain relief to parched Kaipara paddocks.

Ruawai local Kura Newall, who has tracked rainfall in the town since 1975, sent information to this publication proving that the preceding months have been the driest on record.

That is borne out by two other important factors, which the Kaipara District Council use to determine the water restriction level in place.

KDC has kept the water restriction level for all towns across the Kaipara at four (signifying necessary use only), as significant and continued rainfall is needed to truly boost these levels, return streams and rivers to a healthy flow rate, and ensure ample supply for weeks to come.

Northland Regional Council’s water and waste manager Ali McHugh says it’s great there’s been some rain, but it’s been little more than a drop in the bucket when it comes to our river, stream, aquifer and dam levels. p Despite patchy rain, and the tail end effects of Cyclone “The fact is, it’s still parched Gretel, rainfall has not improved the water supply crisis out there in most of Taitokerau, in the Kaipara and the effects of this drought may continue well into next year if we about water conservation through winter continue to get below-average rainfall. to lessen the impact on the region as We’re going to have to keep thinking we head into next summer,” she says. ¢

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Road works delayed by the big dry have seen some unsealed country byways become a ‘mess’ of potholes, washboarding and cracking, according to residents who have contacted this publication.

However, there is no truth to the rumour that grading work was stopped due to a lack of funds.

Instead, it’s another symptom of the dry spell, which has gripped the Kaipara in recent months.

When we approached the Kaipara District Council to clarify the situation, following the voicing of safety concerns from rural readers who have to traverse often treacherous roads daily, the situation was put into perspective by Calvin Thomas, p Residents should go online to help the council prioritise which roads see the big machinery first as Nor thland Transpor tation the drought draws to an end Alliance Manager.

“Grading roads requires moisture the opportunity to grade while they can. and has halted with the dry weather. They’re currently assessing which roads Although we’ve had a little rain over are in greatest need and determining the last few days, it has not rained whether the road surface contains consistently throughout Kaipara,” sufficient moisture to allow the road to says Mr Thomas. be graded effectively.

“Following the big dry, there are “We’ve started with a few high now many roads that need smoothing priority roads, where the moisture over. With approximately 1,100 level is enough for us to grade. We’ll kilometres of unsealed roads — we keep grading where and when we can,” need to prioritise which roads are says Mr Thomas, assuring residents done first.” that the worst-hit areas are up for the Council authorities explain that first scrutiny. without water to wet down the dust, “If you think your road needs grading, work conditions would be unsafe, you’re not alone. You can lodge a and the end results unsatisfactory. request through kaipara.govt.nz, and However, the NTA is ‘on to it’, seizing we’ll get it assessed." ¢

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Sowing the seeds of success The Dargaville Community Development Board is calling their latest venture the Seed (Kakano); a concept designed to unleash people’s potential and incubate success in Dargaville and environs.

Seed is set to become a Dargaville business and community hub, as DCDB spokesperson Lorraine Davidson explains.

“When you have a great idea in mind, and you’re ready to embark upon a project, whether it’s community-based, entrepreneurial or a mixture of both, the last thing you need to divert your energy is the stress of finding and establishing office space. The minutiae of creating the right environment to incubate growth can be a drain on that creative spark.”

Hence the introduction of the Seed; a concept designed to unleash people’s potential and incubate success in Dargaville and environs. By creating a shared space where small businesses and community initiatives have room to thrive, the DCDB plan to bring together a culture and community of like-minded people. “The Seed is a collaborative workspace outfitted with everything a

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modern, efficient office needs,” says Lorraine. “So it helps start-ups sidestep the costs and headaches of finding a foothold in commercial real estate and outfitting their office.

“Our aim is to allow small business operators and community organisations to tap into ready-made office environments to focus on building their business and projects. It’s not just smart thinking, which uses economies of scale to give new endeavours a hand up. It’s also a great way to promote Dargaville as a great place to live, work, do business and visit.”

From start-up enterprises to remote workers, freelancers to youth, iwi and community groups, council focus groups, micro teams — all need a space that’s flexible and conducive to streamlined work.

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The kick-off for Northland’s centenary of rugby, a special invitational game at Dargaville’s Pioneer Rugby Park early this month, has proven to be a huge success in more ways than one.

p When Northern Wairoa clashed with the Vikings earlier this month, the post-match jersey auction raised $23,680 for Dargaville rugby

With a bigger crowd than the club has seen on the sidelines ever before, and celebrities such as Michael Jones and Bernice Mene attending, an afterfunction auction raised $23,680 to help improve facilities.

It’s a sum set for reinvestment in the community, says Chris Fife. He’s joined in his high opinion of the event, the first of many around the region to commemorate the 100-year milestone,

by Northland Rugby Union president Sahron Morgan, who called the game and its attendant auction “a magnificent evening, and the perfect opener to our centenary celebrations”. NRU CEO Cameron Bell was equally effusive.

“The crowd support reflected the passion of a proud community,” said Bell.

“Congratulations on a successful auction, and on the recognition of past representatives of our proud union.”

New facilities are on the ‘wanted list’ to expand the scope and utility of Pioneer Rugby Park. Scoreboard upgrades and a new grandstand would make the local ground a ‘jewel in the crown’ of local sports, with the ability to host multi-sport events.

Meanwhile plans to further celebrate 100 years of community bonds through rugby have seen the Northern Wairoa sub-union collect memorable old photos of games gone by to display far from the grassy pitch; in Whangarei’s art gallery.

Historic pictures of players from Southern, Kaihu, Ruawai, Dargaville Old Boys and the Dargaville Sports Club have been sent along with the region’s much-contested Turnwald Shield to a display, which blends sports, history and high art.

This exhibit is opening in early April and will feature rugby history from all around the north. ¢

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MP meets with Grey Power

Fonterra boosts performance

With attendance RSVP’d and below the mandated threshold for community gatherings during the coronavirus crisis, Northland MP Matt King stepped up to answer the questions of Dargaville Grey power last week, choosing to honour his commitment to address the older citizen’s organisation and address recent concerns.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has announced its 2020 Interim Results, which show the co-operative’s financial performance has improved with increased underlying earnings and reduced debt.

These spanned the political spectrum from roading to economics to the contentious Racing Industry bill currently before parliament, with only a small section of the meeting devoted to the response to the virus, which Mr King says must be unilateral, without political ‘points-scoring’.

The discussion soon turned to two recent major packages of legislation, those governing end-of-life choices and the decriminalisation of abortion.

Here, Mr King outlined his support of the first, euthanasia related measures, with which the crowd was generally in agreeance. He explained why he thought that the second was not worthy of his support, on non-religious grounds but instead based on the new law itself being inferior to the existing one in his opinion. Both measures were put to a conscience vote, and both passed.

Dargaville residents’ ire was plain when the matter of the Racing Industry bill came to the fore and Mr King summed up his position in plain terms.

“Our democracy is fragile, as you rely on people playing by the rules. There’s a lot of nasty stuff in there (in the Racing Industry bill). The idea that Dargaville’s racing club, a community asset built

p Northland MP Matt King and Greypower’s Ken Cashin at last week’s meeting in Dargaville

upon the backs of Dargaville people, could be sold out from under you, is an outrage. The National Party Caucus agree that private property rights are at the foundation of our democracy.”

Grey Power members’ questions almost universally looked to the future, citing the need for a four-lane motorway to the north, and debating the utility of heavy rail in Northland’s growth. From this demographic, said to be the most vulnerable to Covid-19, the virus was worthy of only a footnote. Business and progress for tomorrow was the order of the day. ¢

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CEO Miles Hurrell says Fonterra has continued to reset its business, introducing a new strategy, reorganising and resizing its teams, so there is a greater focus on customers, and at the same time, significantly lifting its financial performance.

“While there’s no doubt the world is experiencing an almost unprecedented situation and response to Covid-19, I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made so far against our four priorities for 2020. These are to hit our financial targets, reduce our environmental footprint, build a great team and support regional New Zealand. By achieving these, we will make strides towards our long-term goals of healthy people, a healthy environment and healthy business.”

Fonterra’s key financial targets for 2020 are to meet its earnings guidance of 15–25 cents a share, achieve a gross margin in excess of $3 billion, reduce debt, so it is no more than 3.75x its earnings and ensure capital expenditure is no more than $500 million.

Mr Hurrell says he is pleased with the progress and momentum in the first six months of the financial year.

However, Fonterra is now operating

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“Our total group normalised earnings for the first six months of the 2020 financial year are up — $272 million on last year to $584 million. Our foodservice business has definitely been our stand-out performer in the first half as we’ve grown our sales to bakeries and coffee and tea houses across greater China and Asia.

“We continue to reduce our debt. We completed the sale of DFE Pharma and Foodspring in the first half of the year with cash proceeds of $624 million, and this has helped reduce net debt by 22% or $1.6 billion, compared to this time last year.” ¢

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Those most susceptible to the Covid-19 coronavirus are senior citizens, many of whom are in the care of professional aged care homes and hospitals.

These facilities, while at the front line of the defence against Covid-19, benefit from having several advantages, so long as we all play our part.

Both corporate and community-operated rest homes, retirement homes and hospitals have had plans ready for emergencies before the rise of coronavirus. It’s also worth noting that most retirement p The safest place for many senior citizens to be at this time homes and hospitals are a is in the professional care of a retirement home or hospital ‘closed system’, with the ability to cook and serve food, take care evolving situation closely and want to of medical needs, wash laundry and assure you we have strong infection keep people entertained on-site without prevention control measures in place having to venture out into the public. and are following the Ministry of Health The added bonus of having trained advice and guidelines. Visitors and nurses and in some cases, doctors employees won’t be able to come into on-site cannot be underestimated. our care homes, retirement villages One of the largest operators of such or rehabilitation sites if they have had facilities in New Zealand, BUPA, has contact with someone with a confirmed released the following statement, which case of Covid-19 or believe they may matches the position of many other have come into contact with someone who is at risk of developing Covid-19. elder care facilities.

If you are unwell or have been in contact The same applies to all those who with possible coronavirus patients, are feeling unwell, with any flu-like please stay away to protect residents symptoms such as fever, cough or and staff. “We have been monitoring the sore throat.” ¢

hand needs help In uncertain times, community assistance takes on major importance, and a group of volunteers operating under the banner of Arty Farties in Paparoa has a community garden project underway and could do with some help.

p Alwyn and Judith Morgan are garden volunteers who pack the veggies and deliver them to local food banks

“Poverty does not just go away. So perhaps you may consider donating a little of your time towards helping those families who are struggling to make ends meet?” says volunteer Sue Dawson.

“We are a small team and desperately in need of more volunteers. Why not pop in to see what we are doing and maybe find some area in which you could be of help? You will find that there is far more

satisfaction in giving than in receiving.

At present, all of the garden beds are being revitalised in preparation for the new planting of food crops — a sure road to a successful outcome.

“If you can spare just a couple of hours of your spare time to give us a hand you will be helping those in our community who are less fortunate in life.” Contact Sue Dawson on 09 431 7116. ¢

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Bureau closed face-to-face Citizens Advice Bureaux across the region have been advised to cease face-to-face consultations in an effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus Covid-19.

u by Andy Bryenton

The New Conservative party say that they are concerned with the fate of the Northern Wairoa Racing Club, but that the ‘odds are against’ racing clubs around the country should controversial clauses in the proposed Racing Industry bill pass into law.

The Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) has decided that all Citizens Advice Bureaux must cease providing a face-to-face service to clients due to the unfolding health emergency. That necessarily includes clinics, satellite services, CAB events and participating in public events. The measures will remain in effect until further notice due to the Covid-19 outbreak, during which time CAB will operate a phone and email service.

The face-to-face service must cease by Friday, March 20, according to the managerial directive. During the Covid-19 outbreak, the Citizens Advice Bureau will no longer see clients face-to-face at the office.

However, they will still be available by phone, 09 439 6100, email dargaville@cab.org.nz and online chat at cab.org.nz. All services remain free and confidential during this unprecedented time.

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Mayor’s Memo p New Conservative Party leader Leighton Baker with Northland candidate Mel Taylor at the recent Northland Field Days

The NC Candidate for Kaipara, Mel Taylor, took the concerns of locals to the caucus and leadership of the party following a big showing at field days. The official line from the New Conservatives stands squarely opposed to the subsumption of local club assets by the racing industry, in what other respondents have called a ‘land grab’.

“New Conservative is concerned with the powers the proposed racing bill gives to the minister of racing. In particular, is the ability for a locally owned and run racing club to be closed down and the proceeds go out of the community.

Unfortunately, this continues the theme of this government taking authority over private property, whether it is removing people’s legitimately owned firearms, imposing restrictions on land through the ‘Significant Natural Areas’ legislation or blocking Fletchers from developing their own land.”

The NC leadership note that the lyric in our national anthem, ‘God defend our free land’ has become ironic and has never been so pertinent as now, with a government in power they call ‘ignorant of democracy and dictated by ideology’.

“Community groups who fundraise for, and invest in local assets should have the final say on the realisation of those assets. In the case of the Dargaville Racing Club, it is their members who

should decide on the viability of the club. If its time is up, then the funds realised should be theirs to invest in other local initiatives,” said the New Conservative leadership.

“Government’s role is to protect, encourage and enable, not dictate, control and micromanage. Mr Peters needs to get his paws off the assets that others have worked so hard to create.” ¢

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For Kaipara District Council our approach is to

Unprecedented events are unfolding around us

maintain service levels as we go forward, and

as we deal with a double-header of challenges: the

everyone should expect increasing communication

worst drought in decades, possibly a century, which

as upcoming engagement events are changed or

we’ve already all been dealing with for months; and

cancelled. “Action supported by communication” is

then a rapidly evolving virus pandemic that’s global

what’s required from Council leadership to keep us

and now impacting locally at speed.

rolling and to keep the community up with changing

Though the news is filled with almost unbelievable

times.

updates on the Covid-19 virus, the drought has

One year ago I concluded my Mayor’s Memo

already been impacting Kaipara for months and

following the Christchurch mosque tragedy with

has set the start of 2020 as a challenging year

the hope that everyone would be a bit more kind

here. Recent forecast rains from Cyclone Gretel

in the community and that we would “grow the kind

failed to deliver and highest-level water restrictions

in Kaipara”. Those words remain important for us all

remain in place for all 5 of Kaipara’s municipal

now, too, in these uncertain times with the Covid-19

water supplies, the first time Council’s needed to

virus. I repeat: there’s no need to panic but there

do this. Drought problems are testing farmers and

is a need for everyone to act. Look out for others,

crop growers, and household water tank deliveries

especially the elderly or vulnerable. Take care of

are still flowing across the district – shifting at

community, friends and yourself – even if you’re

their peak about 1million litres of water per week

isolated keep up the phone calls or video-calling,

to Kaipara households. Kaipara people have been

social media and connections and keep reaching

doing really well through this drought challenge.

out to each other. That’s how we can maintain

Next is the Covid-19 Coronavirus challenge.

There’s no need to panic but there is a need for everyone to act clearly and early, just like when

resilience, keep on top of uncertainties and keep laughing together. Let’s grow the kindness in Kaipara.

managing through the drought. I expect everyone

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that soap breaks down the lipid/fat “skin” of the virus better than almost anything and then kills it.

Don’t leave the tap running while you’re washing your hands, though - please keep water use down while we’re still in drought! Messages about socialdistancing (keeping 1.5m away from other people) and avoiding large gatherings are now headed towards advice to self-isolate. Breathtaking speed of this evolving situation means that we’re all having to adapt fast and prepare for change. Quickly we’ll have to learn to live alongside the Coronavirus, to live with possibly distressing changes and to live with uncertainty.

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De-stress to boost immunity With understandable worry about the effects and spread of Covid-19 comes an added burden of stress — social media misinformation.

With CNET calling the online technology ‘the cause of and solution to all misinformation’s problems,’ and social media companies themselves rushing to enact self-checking methods to erase ‘fake news’, the call is out from some doctors to cut this largely non-fact-checked stream of information out altogether.

For people who are easily distressed, there’s a good medical reason for this.

Hoaxes such as the rumour that Covid-19 is a biological weapon (disproven), that it’s caused by 5G phone technology (utterly disproven), or that it can be ‘cured’ by drinking everything from electrified orange juice to bleach (don’t

do these, obviously) ramp up levels of stress and the chemical cortisol in the bloodstream.

Getting agitated, being made to feel fearful or angry by online opinions from armchair experts and conspiracy enthusiasts suppresses your immune system, as cortisol, the stress hormone, floods your system.With official channels the only sure source of actionable information, and most of these urging calm, order and reasonable response to protect us all, perhaps it’s time to switch off the fear-inducing echo chamber, which social media talk-boxes have become in recent weeks? It could be good for you physically. ¢

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Easter Hamper How you can help this Easter u by Andy Bryenton

It might be the single most important Easter message since the original one. This year, the need for a season of goodwill, rebirth and positivity is more urgent than ever before. There is something simple we can all do to help each other out as the nation joins forces to fight the coronavirus.

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It’s a message we’ve heard before, but one, which is most valuable now — shop local! Communities are made up of small businesses. Consider who sponsors your kids’ sports team, donates to the charity raffles at Christmas, puts a float in the Santa parade, and who always steps up when there’s a prize needed for a fishing contest or school event.

It’s those small firms with ties to this area, the ones started by mums and dads and staffed by local people who need to keep working through this crisis, for two reasons.

Firstly, because we need all those local services to keep functioning — no virus can stop life from going on. Things will break and need mending. The seasons will turn and dictate the need for work to be done on the farm. We’ll still want to be entertained and informed

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and able to travel and communicate. In a small town, most of the small, core businesses we take for granted during regular times have been built-up for years or even decades. If they fall now, and for a reason as selfish as irrational panic, who will be left in a month or two when this virus is a collective memory of something we got through? Economics is heartless, but we don’t have to be.

That’s why we’re still running our Easter hamper prize draw, encouraging people to support their local businesses and win a seasonal gift. Around town,

participating stores have been supplied with a cartoon Easter Bunny, each one with its own name. The game is to find the names of the bunnies and match them to the stores where they are hiding.

For example — Roger is hiding in the Lifestyler offices (he’s not, he must have gotten away and gone to another shop).

Email FIVE bunnies with their name and location to go in the draw to win a big basket of Easter prizes. Include in your email your name and phone number so we can call you if you win — emails to comp@integrity.nz. ¢

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Easter Hamper The emperor of Easter eggs Although she never got a single chocolate one for more than a decade, it’s safe to say that Maria Feodorovna holds the title for ‘best Easter egg collection ever’. That’s because her devoted husband was Tsar of Russia, absolute ruler of a massive kingdom that included the famous House of Faberge, artist-jewellers with a reputation for almost lunatic extravagance.

Master artisan, goldsmith and jeweller Peter Carl Faberge took over his father’s business in 1882. Faberge brought with him a new focus, moving away from producing gigantic multi-carat rings and pendants for the nobility. He was fascinated with making everyday objects into sparkling displays of gold, gems and precious materials, using lacquering, gilding and insetting stones to turn doorbells, cigar lighters and spectacle cases into priceless (and sometimes unusable) objects of fantasy. His biggest breakthrough came when Tsar Alexander III approached the House of Faberge about an Easter egg.

It should be so far above the usual chocolate confections that the Tsar’s wife, Maria, would treasure it forever.

Faberge did not disappoint. This first egg looked like a normal if overlarge white hen’s egg. It was able to be opened, revealing a solid gold ‘yolk’. That, too, opened up to reveal a cleverly-made golden chicken with ruby eyes. Open the tiny hen, and you’d find a replica of the Tsar’s crown, inside of which was a ruby necklace.

Maria was delighted. It was not just more costume jewellery, but a work of art with a surprise inspired by the traditional nesting Russian dolls popular at the time. Her husband was quick to tell Faberge he wanted a new and even better egg next year. Faberge ended up

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p Peter Carl Faberge created priceless Easter gifts for the Russian royals, including this egg, which concealed a model of the Tsar’s yacht

crafting 52 imperial eggs, with a handful more bought by wealthy copycats keen to impress their own spouses. Every one contained a ‘surprise’, ranging from hidden clocks to a fully-functional model steam train. The origin of the term ’Easter egg’ to mean a surprise hidden by artists in a game or movie comes in part from the fame of the Faberge eggs.

Sadly, some of these art treasures were lost during the communist revolution, while Stalin sold others to pay for war ordnance during the 1940s.

The revolution, in which workingclass Russians overthrew the decadent aristocracy, was driven in a big way

by the knowledge that while the poor were starving, their rulers were able to give gifts like the Faberge eggs.

Nevertheless, the remaining examples are not just intricate works of art. They are also symbols of a husband’s desire to give his wife a nice Easter present.

We reckon you’d be just as well sorted with chocolate. ¢

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FA R M I N G

A dog’s tail …

We rilly live in a land of plenty “Dunno about you Dog, but I reckin this self-isolation thingy is a bit ofa lark reelly.”

Gidday readas, Boss an’ me was loading up the ute, hookin’ on tha boat, an’ his gerlfren’ Sharlene was makin’ scones an’ chikkin saniches. Boss hada chili bin with bears an wine too. We was headin’ off ta tha boat ramp at Pahi, for a day ona harbour.

“Lissin, deah,” sed Sharlene ina mornin’. “That pry minister Jacindy says ‘cos yer over 70, ya gotta stay inside tha house. But they can’t stop yer going out ona boat, cos yer not rubbin shoulders with anyone else, sept me an Billy. So lets go an catch sum snappa eh?”

Well readas, Boss jumped atta chance an’ we was soon out ona water.

As usuil I curled up ona cushin ina cabin, wile Boss an’ Sharlene caught sum snappas, and had bear an’ wine.

Wen they hada few fish ina spare chili bin, they stopped for a bite. I gotta half a scone. Yum. Wile they stopped fishin, Sharlene askt boss wot he reckined about that thing called crony virus.

“Well deah,” seda Boss. “Been a bit blimmin strange all them peeple buying alla dunny rolls atta supermarkit. An I see our mate hadta cancil his holiday cruise, and your Mum got no visitors in her rest home. I reckin she cood come an stay ona farm eh?” I was surprised by that readas, ‘cos Boss not all that

chummy with Sharlene’s Mum. But he said, “we gotta help out with the crony virus eh.“ An Sharlene give him a sloppy kiss ona cheek. Yuk. “Well, one thing about it deah,” she sed. “We gotta full freezer ina woolshed ana bin fulla kumera, we gotta full frige ina kitchen, we gotta lotta lamb an’ beef ina paddicks, and chooks an’ eggs, and brocly and siller beet ina garden. An, here we are wiv’ a quota of snappa nearly. I don’t reckin we gonna starve ina Kaipra are we?”

“Yer got that rite, deah,” seda Boss.

“Plenty of tucker fer the Dog too, cos he eats pritty high ona hog with scones, and ‘corse, chop bones an’ even pork cracklin ter mix wiv’ his Tux. We will be fine evin if we gotta be in isolation.”

Well readas, we headed home wiva bin fulla fish, an boss whistlin’ a tune.

Then he said: “Betta pull in ata pub, get sum supplies.” But we found tha car park was desertid ana curtains, closed ana doors to. The pub was shut.

Boss banged his fist ona steerin’ wheel. So Sharlene giv him a pat ona sholda.

“There, there deah. The supermarkets gotta stay open, cos tha guvmint says.

Lets just not panick. An rememba we gotta a home brew kit ina cupboard.

Time to get a brew underway.”

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One was called the ‘Wizard of Menlo Park’ thanks to his inventions, which transformed modern society. The other was a farmer’s son from Pahiatua. When the pair faced off over creating a new way to milk cows, all the smart money was on Thomas Alva Edison, enthroned as the ‘new Isaac Newton’, friend of industrialists Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. However, the smart money would have lost.

In turn-of-the-1900s Wairarapa, machinery was becoming a bigger part of farming. The leather belts, steam engines and turning wheels of wool processing machinery, and the shuttle ploughs and timber mills, which ran off traction engines fascinated young Norman Daysh. He knew that others had been trying to perfect a milking machine for some time.

Previous attempts had all been made by engineers and scientists who did not have his practical experience.

As a Kiwi farmhand, Norman was all too familiar with milking cows, and he knew that contraptions that hurt or scared the animals would be useless in the shed.

Thomas Edison had fixed his sights on various designs, in an attempt to do for dairy what others had done before him for grain with the combine harvester.

The inventor of the record player and the light bulb examined ideas with rollers, gripping automaton ‘hands’, pulsators and many other concepts. None was practical in the reality of the farmyard, where complicated machines could be

kicked to pieces or contaminated with dirt, and anything that spooked the cattle would cause more harm than good. Contraptions with belts, springs and tanks for the cow to wear were rejected out of hand.

Enter Daisy, the first cow to experience a modern milking machine.

In the farm kitchen of Norman Daysh, this pioneering animal was the test subject for his final development.

It was a milking machine of the kind we know today, vacuum-powered, with cups that mimic the action of a suckling calf. Daysh took out a swathe

of patents, then set off for New York, where the DeLaval company accepted his idea with open arms. They have been quoted as saying that “What Norman Daysh achieved remains the basis of our company today”, and worked with Daysh to release a revolution in farming in 1917.

The farmer’s son from the back blocks beat Edison, who was thankful for the advancement even if he didn’t win the race. In his later years, he swore by fresh milk as a health tonic, and Norman and DeLaval’s creation kept it in ready supply. ¢

Our team at Dargaville Honda want to share something that we have come across and feel our community needs to see.

Dear Jacinda and Winston, We are now looking down the barrel of a massive health crisis and equally as bad economic crisis, predicted to make the last financial crisis look like a kindergarten. Your touting of the tourism industry as the darling of New Zealand economy is now losing 350 million dollars a week.

more efficiently and more environmentally friendly than anywhere else in the world. The same ones who your coalition has made to feel like they are the problem in the world — are now suddenly the only ones we need.

Isn’t it funny how things change so fast and you suddenly need someone who you belittled more than ever.

You’re crazy selling tens of thousands of acres of good pastoral land to overseas buyers to plant pine trees as a carbon sink which is starting to look like a bad gamble … made even worse by the berating, belittling and the ridiculous policies aimed at Farmers of New Zealand.

As you sit down for dinner tonight pondering how we are going to get through this, take a look at the food on your plate and be thankful for the ones who you have ignored. In fact invite Winnie over for dinner but have him bake a humble pie and bring that around and take a bite both of you. It will be good for you.

Well what a difference a week makes, you have just announced a 12 billion dollar package to soften the blow but you know that’s not even a scrape in the bucket of what’s needed.

The farmers will get up tomorrow and keep on producing food for us and the world.

I guess now all we have once industry shuts down and tourism crumbles completely is the farmers. The same ones who your coalition called rednecks, the same ones who are committing suicide at a terrible rate, the same ones who get up at 5.00am to milk their cows so you have your milk and butter for breakfast.

The same ones that work tirelessly on the hill country day in day out during drought conditions to make sure their lamb and beef is the best quality before it hits the shelves.

The same ones who have been doing it for generations to make sure people have something to eat. The same farmers who produce food

Next time you decide to belittle the mainstay of our economy remember a couple of old sayings we learnt on the farm, ‘never bite the hand that feeds’ and ‘you reap what you sow’. When you order the whole country to go on lock down the farmers will still get up, go out and work their asses off for this country. Like they always have.

We will get through this but you are going to need those farmers more than you have ever needed them before. They will keep the supermarkets full, they will be the ones exporting our produce worldwide and returning ever so needed revenue for the coffers.

Peace and Love James Herbert

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57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps – Mondays 6.30–9.00pm at the Dargaville Aero Club.

For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547.

Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert – 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome.

Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

Alcoholics Anonymous – If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop maybe we can help. Regular Weekly meetings in Dargaville. Phone 09 439 5248 or 0800 228 6757.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group – meets third Tuesday of the month 10–11.30am at St John Ambulance Hall Dargaville. Phone Maxine (Kaipara Community Adviser) 022 916 068.

Arapohue Tennis Club – Social tennis Mon nights 6.15pm-Dark. Courts at Mititai Road, Arapohue A&P Showgrounds. Come along & join in. Enquiries Ph 09 439 2512 or 09 439 2154.

Art classes – 7–9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255.

Blokart Sailing – Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz.

Community Lunch – Every Thursday noon–1.30 pm at Riverside Christian Centre, 1 Beach Road. Free lunch available to all. Transport available in town.

Ph 09 439 8887.

Dargaville Aero Club – Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information.

Dargaville Bridge Club – Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Memorial Park, Logan Street. Call Peter 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Cancer Support Group – Fourth Tuesday of the month at 1pm at the Kaipara Community Health Centre conference room. Contact Ken 09 439 4452.

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Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau – 37 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville open weekdays 10am to 1pm. Ph 09 439 6100 email dargaville@cab.org.nz.

Dargaville Day Badminton – Mondays 10am at the Town Hall (back entrance). Call Lynley Clements ph 439 8160 or Anneke van der Putte ph 027 334 5515.

Dargaville Girls Brigade – For girls 5–15 yrs. Terms two and three only. Thursdays after school 3–5pm, held at Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Call Pauline 021 263 7446 or see our Facebook page.

Dargaville Healing Rooms – 7pm–8.30pm.

Tuesdays at the Lion of Judah Building, River Road, Dargaville. All Welcome. Free. No appointment necessary. Visit Dargaville Healing Rooms on Facebook.

Dargaville Militaria Collectors Club – Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite old Post Office, at 7.30pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800.

Dargaville Quilters – Meet third Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville (old CMA building). New members welcome. Phone 09 439 1598.

Dargaville Scout Group – For boys and girls aged 6–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Dianne on 09 283 2006.

Dargaville Senior Net – Open Day on the third Monday of the month at 1pm. All welcome Contact Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452.

Dargaville Women’s Club – Meet third Thursday of every month 10am at Memorial Park Kiosk. New members welcome, phone Marilyn 09 439 6648.

Floral Art Club – meet third Wednesday of the month at the Greenways Centre Tirarau Street, 1pm.

Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Justices of the Peace Signing Desk – Justices of the Peace will be available on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Whanau Focus Centre, Victoria Street from 11am–1pm call 09 439 7009.

Kaipara Grey Power – Every third Friday of the month at 1pm. Dargaville Methodist Church. More

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Kaihu Valley Music Club – Every third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Budgeting Service – Free and Confidential Monday to Friday 9am–1pm, back of the Lighthouse Church, 80 Normanby St. Dargaville. Ph 09 439 8592.

Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra – Wednesdays 6–7pm New members are welcome - either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Productions – Tuesdays 6–7.30pm Youth class. Tuesdays 8–9.30pm Fire Jam. Thursday 10.30–noon under 5s movement & balance class.

Thursday 4–5.30pm performance youth group. 15 Onslow Street. Call 09 439 5152.

Leisure Marching – Dargaville Town Hall, Tuesday 3.45–4.45pm anyone interested phone Elizabeth 027 283 1280.

Mainly Music – Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499.

Make a Friend Playgroup – 0–5 years, Thursdays 9am–noon. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Danae 09 439 4833.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club – 1st Sunday each month. Scout hall, Onslow St 1–4pm, enquiries ph Bruce 09 439 5513.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights – Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings.

Northern Wairoa Young Farmers – meet second Thursday of every month, for more information check out our Facebook page.

Northland Kenpo Karate – Self Defence School.

Adults and children. Phone Ron on 021 567 607.

Petanque – Mondays at 10am at the Sports Complex. Phone 09 439 7798.

Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi Chuan – M,T,W & Sat Ph Nick (Both) 021 439 673 Stuart (Kempo) 027 536 2904 Joanne (Tai Chi) 021 850 998.

Squash Club Night – Wednesday nights from 6pm at Dargaville Squash Club. Contact Nick Bishop 027 555 2098.

Stitches and Craft – 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville.

10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Te Kopuru Playcentre – welcomes new members, open Tuesday and Thursdays 9am–12.30pm for newborn to 6 years old. 3 Norton Street next door to primary school. Further information email te.kopuru@ playcentre.org.nz or phone 09 439 0083.

The Dargaville Menz Shed – Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week 10am–3pm. New members welcome. For more info phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685.

Ruawai

Ruawai Lions Club – Dinner Meeting third Thursday of the month 6.30pm at Ruawai Sports Club. Info: Rosemary 027 210 2008 or Dorothy 09 439 2557.

Maungaturoto

Otamatea Community Services – Free shopping trip to Whangarei, leaves Maungaturoto 9.30am.

2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of the month. 09 431 9080 to book.

Kaiwaka

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

Kaiwaka Scottish Country Dance Club – Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall, Wednesdays 10am–noon.

Teacher: Elaine 027 432 0032 Secretary: Megan 021 275 3007.

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Bowling Club – Housie/Bingo held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club. Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371.

Markets

Mangawhai Village Market – Every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917.

Dargaville Monthly Market – 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243.

Paparoa Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa. Contact 027 475 4490.

Ruawai Market Day – Fourth Sunday of the month.

Ruawai Four Square car park 9am to 1pm. Contact Cathryn text 022 631 0644.

Te Kopuru Market – 1st Sunday of the month 9am to noon, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Stalls available.

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Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

09 439 0464

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Hot Desks & Meeting Rooms For Hire Great Rates Fosters Arcade Shop 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville info@theseed.co.nz

DARGAVILLE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS HUB

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

Website: www.dargavillenz.com/Seed-Co-Working-Space

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Funerals Made Simple Affordable alternatives to meet your needs

Includes a simple casket, crematorium fees and a death certificate

Phone: 0508 623 374 www.funeralsmadesimple.co.nz

LUCKY LUKE’S LIFTING

FUNERAL HOME

We provide the Hiab Crane and Flat Bed truck for loads up to 7.3 metres long and up to 6.5 tonnes. Our crane can lift up to 3 tonnes and we are the go-to for local builders, merchants and industrial customers.

“Quality care and professional service” FIND US ON FACEBOOK

MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.

Funeral Packages from $2,249

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

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

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FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES • Crisis Support and Advocacy • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling • ACC Sensitive Claims • Refuge Accommodation or Assistance with Relocation • Safety Programmes, Parenting and Empowerment Programmes

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 31 March 2020 edition is Monday 30 March 2020

For Sale

Trades & Services

Property Maintenance

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

DECKS, FENCES, all small building jobs undertaken, Baylys Beach based. Phone Ross for a free quote, NorWest Building & Maintenance, 027 412 0840.

CALF FEEDER mobile milkbar 80, $6,000. Phone 09 439 1876.

WATCH BATTERIES fitted from $10, in most cases while you wait. Les, 022 342 8183.

ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628.

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk or small lots $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458.

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

FYRAN 16FT boat. 40 H.P. motor, $6,000. Phone 09 439 8185.

KING SINGLE size bed, with trundle bed included.

As new, $350. Phone 09 439 8505.

TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m3 onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

Grazing GRAZING AVAILABLE from 1st May 2020 to 1st May 2021 for 60 R2 $8.50/head, at Titoki. Also, winter grazing for 80 cows $15/head from 1st May 2020.

Phone Eric on 027 370 6899.

GRAZING LAND wanted with or without house.

Dargaville surrounds. Any size considered. Phone 09 439 5080.

Personal SINGLE? MEET other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself, all ages. Dine out ‘Dinner for six’. Phone 021 639 552.

Pet Supplies PET DOORS - Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber - supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

Wanted to Rent KAIHU RENTAL house, or surrounding districts. Looking for something with a bit of land preferably, but anything in any area considered. Phone 027 228 0771.

Work Wanted PROFESSIONAL PAINTER interior and exterior, can travel, 30 years experience, phone Gary Dixon 021 066 7505.

VERSATILE HANDYMAN service for light construction.

Decks, concrete, paving, digger work, tanks, plastering, painting, maintenance & repairs. Please phone for free quote 021 143 1494.

Tree Services TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding.

Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance

AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING Get rid of those ugly stumps easily!

Affordable stump Grinding, Grinding will remove them, our tracked machine only places 4lb per inch weight on the ground so no ugly wheel marks on the lawn.

Phone 021 185 2755 For a FREE quote Nurseries & Plants SHELTER TREES, landscaping, shrubs, grasses, ground covers, Manuka, Karo, from $2.50. Protea, leucospermum, and grevilleas ready now at Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru. Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Phone 09 439 5556.

Septic Tank Services EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

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Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

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NEW BUILD to Renovations/Maintenance. Anything from decks to renovation through to home builds.

Qualified builder returned home from Auckland. Call John 021 0819 3758.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $465.75 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small.

We do them ALL

Situations Vacant

GREENWAYS

GENERAL MANAGER Greenways Trust is an organisation supporting adults with an intellectual disability to create opportunities and provide support for work, recreation and home life.

We currently are looking for an inspirational and experienced person to lead our diverse team based in Dargaville.

The ideal candidate will be client focused and have experience managing and developing staff. You will be business and quality focused, have a flexible approach and great communication skills. A key component of this role is the ability to establish and maintain key relationships as well as being solution focused and having a “can-do” attitude.

For a position description, person specification and application form please email

Dianne Fowlie greenwaystrust@xtra.co.nz Closing Date — 5:00 pm Tuesday 31st March 2020

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

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

Support Workers – Kaipara

Situations Vacant

We are looking for special Support Workers who are energetic, willing to learn, Tender Loving Care have a caring fun and compassionate nature. This is In your own home more than just a job – you will be providing invaluable support.

WAITING STAFF/KITCHEN Hand wanted for customer service, till operation, dishwashing and delivery. Contact restaurant manager Manoj - Shiraz Dargaville.

Phone 021 0264 3557, email shirazmanager.manoj@ gmail.com

There are a variety of shift vacancies that require filling including days/nights/weekends and livein care. We would like some flexibility to cover leave, as required. Experience in the disability/ aged care sector is preferred.

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

Duties Include: Assisting with all personal cares, working with the clients and therapists to extend abilities, supporting outings in the community and completing daily household tasks.

CIRCUS KUMARANI MANAGER Seeking a creative, dynamic, and organised person to join our team.

Applications close 30th of March, 5pm.

Contact admin@circuskumarani.co.nz Phone: 027 489 6093

TIP TRUCK & TRAILER DRIVER Due to our current workload, we are seeking a driver for our, roading contracting company based in Dargaville. Must be experienced in all aspects of bulk haulage & spreading metal. Class 5 licence essential. WTR not essential but would be preferred.

Phone: Richard 027 498 4133 Email: richard@harrisoncontracting.co.nz

This really is a unique and interesting role working with a long established team to make a huge difference in our clients lives.

If you are interested in applying for this role please contact Raechel by emailing your CV to recruitment@tlc4u2.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a full clean Driver’s Licence.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER March 24 - 2020

CLASSIFIEDS Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert change of venue — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome.

Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Our weekly meetings in the Dargaville Area have been disrupted due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Anyone reaching out for help with a drinking problem, please phone Murray - 09 439 5248, Wayne - 09 439 6561, Bernie - 027 212 2148.

AS OF the 21st of March 2020, we are open for business. We have new stock coming in. Our revised hours are: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm, Saturday 8.30am – 12.30pm. Weekdays we will be CLOSED between 2.00pm – 2.30pm. We apologise for the inconvenience, but we need to get through this. Let’s get through this together. Best wishes. Stay safe.

Stay positive. Stay 2 meters apart. See our facebook page: FANNONS FOR MENSWEAR, 52 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 8946.

CHESS CLUB - anyone interested, evenings for two hours, please contact Steve 09 439 8819.

LOVE REMEMBERS my holy Sabbath, Romans 3:31, Matthew 5:17-19. 1 John: 2: 3-5.

MONEY NATTERS - Casual group chat over morning tea about money issues you would like help with. Bring along a friend. Every Friday 10.00am to 11.00am at Kaipara Budgeting Service, 80 Normanby Street.

NATURAL THERAPIES Maureen Lee Askew for Bowen and Reiki Healing. Phone 027 580 7632.

RIVERSIDE PRODUCE Market’s last market is the 26th March. Thank you to all the customers who have supported us over the past 9 years.

RUAWAI PLANTS. Due to COVID-19, our garden centre is now closed until further notice.

TE KOPURU Community Trust AGM at the Coronation Hall, Thursday the 2nd of April 7pm. Phone Ivy 09 439 1852 for any enquiries.

WEST COASTER Bus Service. The final day of service will be Friday 27th of March. Thanks for those that have supported us for the past 14 years.

WHITE ROCK Gallery Inc. AGM on 25th March, will not be held in the Paparoa Hall as previously advertised, due to restrictions on public gatherings. Communication will be by email - whiterockgallerynz@gmail. com. All communications encouraged and welcomed.

DARGAVILLE FRIENDSHIP CLUB Please note that, as a precaution against COVID-19, all scheduled club activities will be cancelled from 1st April until further notice.

Northern Wairoa Voice for Life Quiz results from Field Days Adults: DJ Blackwell Secondary School: Priya Primary School: Sophie Nicholas Thanks to all for your support

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowling Association

NEW SEASON OF BOWLS IS STARTING For more information contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155

KAURI COAST SURFCASTING CONTEST CANCELLED The organisers of the contest have very reluctantly, made this decision as it is a wonderful fundraiser for Kaipara Schools.

However, in light of the global situation we all find ourselves in, they are erring on the side of caution.

A big thanks to the Dargaville and Kaipara community who were behind this event.

Avoid Drink Driving BE ThE SOBER D FOr a NIGhT

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 31 March 2020 edition is Monday 30 March 2020 Public Notices

Bereavements

Death Notices

Tena koutou katoa, Oturei Marae Trustees met to discuss the escalating global pandemic Covid-19 and the importance of keeping our Whanau, Hapu, Iwi safe by minimising the risk of people coming into our community unknowingly carrying the virus.

Due to these uncertain times the Marae Trustees have made the decision to cancel all bookings including tangihanga and CLOSE THE MARAE effective immediately. Please know that decision wasn’t made lightly.

On behalf of the family and friends of our precious Kelsi Rose Wood, please accept our heartfelt thanks.

This beautiful soul was tragically taken from us as a result of an accident 21/02/2020. Kelsi was vibrant, loving, with a zest for life, making the most of things and with a fierce independence.

She showed an unconditional kindness that few possess. This was her gift and those who knew her will treasure this always.

Kelsi was an amazing mummy, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, partner and best friend.

We are overwhelmed and humbled by the support of the school, kindergarten, businesses and the community who have pulled together to help her children and us ride this time of grief and we are grateful knowing you will be there for us in tough times to come.

To the rescuers, helpers and professional teams thank you for keeping the children safe and for bringing Kelsi home. We have all been affected by this. We will miss her.. thank you for your kindness.

Susan Fowlie

LANG, EVA NINA (IWA)

For further information about Tupapaku Burial process please contact: Joe Clarke, Trustees Chairperson – 09 439 8092 or 027 461 8486 Dennis Te Tuhi Jnr, Marae Committee Chairperson – 022 621 2460 Take care of your whanau, stay safe Nga manaakitanga Oturei Marae Trustees & Marae Committee

Public notice

of application for the renewal on-licence, (Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) D and J Limited of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an onlicence in respect of the premises situated at 1921B State Highway 1, Kaiwaka known as Spice Lounge.

AUCTION!

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

No objection to the renewal of a licence ma 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 first publication of this notice.

Public notice

of application for renewal of off-licence (Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Gibson Holdings (2009) LTD of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 81 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as Empire Liquor Centre.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is a Bottlestore.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 10pm.

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

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Pay attention!

Auctions

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 1am.

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.

In Memoriam VULETICH, EUGENE Lawrence, 27/03/2019. Beautiful memories silently kept of one we loved and will never forget. Phyllis & Family.

around road works

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

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Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Sydney(dec), Terry and Lucy(dec), Trevor, Graham and Raema, Yvonne and Steve, Gloria and Clem, Darlene and Richard. Much loved Nana, Great Nana and Great-Great Nana to many.

A private service has been held. “ An amazing woman who will be forever missed.”

TIMBER, ROUNDWOOD, BATTENS A/C Mt Pokaka Timber Products Ltd 1213 State Highway 10, Kerikeri (2km South of Kerikeri roundabout) Starts: 10am Saturday 28th March 2020 Register prior to this TIMBER: Assortment of H3.2 & H4 Timber including decking (smooth & grip tread), landscaping, palings, TG&V and RS retaining, fence rails, stockyard rails and assorted mixed packs.

ROUNDWOOD: Quantities of H4 Posts and Strainers Volume of 1.8m, 2.4m & 2.7m mixed seconds Timber & Roundwood sold in lots to suit all purchases Full catalogue available from Thursday 26th March 2020 PAYMENT TERMS:

Accounts, Cash, Cheque or Eftpos

ENQUIRIES: Phone: 09 407 7271| Email: sales@mtpokaka.co.nz

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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 first publication of this notice.

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33 JERVOIS STREET, DARGAVILLE

$385,000 16 MATAI DRIVE, MAUNGATUROTO

$545,000 107 HOKIANGA ROAD, DARGAVILLE

$339,000 3816A SH 14, TANGITERORIA, DARGAVILLE

$695,000

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GREAT RETURN ON INVESMENT

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This is a spacious character home ideal for all stages of life.

The home features open plan kitchen & dining room, separate lounge, 2 bedrooms, 1 combined wet area bathroom, lovely polished floors, 2 x heat pumps, lined single garage, ideal for your hobby room, single garage with auto door, fully fenced This is the perfect property to make your new home.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4147

Outstanding rural views. This 15.58 ha (approx. 38 acres) of gently rolling pasture with a small stand of native bush and several potential building sites. With two entrances and potential to sub-divide (subject to council approval), and town water supply. Don´t miss out on this property which is just a hop, skip and a jump into Maungaturoto town centre.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2428

This large villa split into 2 flats has been returning $510 p/w.

The Front flat has 1 double bedroom, combined kitchen/dining with a separate lounge and freestanding fireplace. The rear flat has 2 double bedrooms, combined dining/lounge/sunroom and a kent style fireplace. Both units have insulation. Best be quick!

6.7 Ha to enjoy living within a tropical canopy of exotic and native trees. Tree-lined driveway leads you to your 3 bedroom brick & cedar home with double garage and internal access. Dam water, grazing land in six paddocks, yards & ramp.

Well screened off the road, north-facing and remarkably quiet.

Call Rhoda!

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2429

15 HAIMONA STREET, DARGAVILLE

$325,000 86 SUMMER ROAD, TINOPAI

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS4131

$195,000 6 TUA TUA PLACE, BAYLYS BEACH

$149,000 19 MARINER COVE RD, TINOPAI

$415,000

NEW LISTING

I’LL BE YOUR CASTLE

SPRING WATER AT YOUR FEET!

ENJOY THE VIEWS

BEACH HOME

This is a well presented home which features open plan living, compact kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and separate toilet.

There is a deck off the living area. A home with minimal section to maintain. Located handy to the local dairy, schools & rest home.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS4142

Well fenced, gently contoured grazing land with a stunning rural outlook. The spring water is situated in an area of native bush within the property boundary, and the owner says it’s never run dry in the last 20 years! This property has the additional benefit of a 1/6 share in a further 10ha of native bush full of native birds, walkways and wildlife.

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2354

This 601m2 elevated section (Lot 72) with horizon sea views and a relaxing rural outlook is positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac with power, phone and water at the boundary. Now is the time to act. secure your piece of coastal Northland today before someone else does.

Enjoy water views from this elevated beach home in a quiet cul-de-sac road, easy walk to beach and boat mariner. Plenty of flat lawn space on 825 sqm site, four bedrooms, plus living areas up and down stairs. Tandem garage with internal access.

Separate shed, fruit trees, bush backdrop. Call Rhoda today!

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS4134

RHODA MORRISON Ph 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRE2436

OVENS ROAD, MATAKOHE

$275,000 1509 TINOPAI ROAD, TINOPAI

$895,000 +GST (if any) 42 VIEW STREET, MAUNGATUROTO

$355,000 61 HURNDALL STREET EAST, MAUNGATUROTO

$1,100,000

MATAKOHE BARE BLOCK

TOP NOTCH TINOPAI GRAZING

DOWN SIZE OR INVEST UNIT - NUMBER 42

LIVING THE LUXURY LIFESTYLE

4.2 ha’s of nearly flat land. Divided into 3 paddocks. Raced for easy stock movement. Relocate a 2nd hand dwelling or build new. Deer fenced boundary fences with 2 wire internal electrics. Nice rural outlook.

This attractive bare block offers much more than just lots of high quality grass on top of volcanic soils. Reticulated water supplied to a trough in each paddock, a good set of stock yards, a barn/implement shed, a lockup container and a petrol water pump. Power and comms are at the road boundary and only a few minutes to the Tinopai wharf and boat ramp SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRU2386

Tidy two bedroom unit with wooden polished flooring.

Lounge and dining combined. Separate kitchen with laundry combined as well. Served as a successful rental investment.

Currently tenanted. Carport with a garden storage shed, large section and right in town. Heat Pump. Fully Insulated. Rental compliant. Call Shar to view SHAR SCHULTZ Mob 022 046 4790 WEB ID MRE2433

Set on 5.85 acres, this immaculate north facing 433m2 home offers open plan kitchen/family/dining, scullery, 3 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 lounges, media room, study, mudroom, pool, workshop/barn, orchard, hothouse, dam and so much more.

This is one not to be missed.

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2355

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

www.roperandjones.co.nz

COVID-19 Response

The health and wellbeing of the client families and community we serve, as well as our caring team here at Morris & Morris funerals, is our highest priority. We also need to be very aware of the contact we have with others and how that may affect extended family and friends, particularly the elderly.

We continue to monitor the situation daily through our membership of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand, who are in regular contact with the Ministry of Health. The FDANZ have put out guidance and safeguard information which we are adhering to.

The Government has banned indoor gatherings of 100 people or more during the virus outbreak. This will affect funeral gatherings. There are a number of alternatives to a full gatherings and we would be happy to discuss these with you. One of the best ways to reach people who may not be able to attend the funeral is via our live streaming option, which during this current period of disruption we are offering to every family we serve.

KARYN HODGSON Mob 029 7799 019 WEB ID MRE2434

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

At this stage, while funerals are going ahead even with the current restrictions we ask that families consider ways to reduce possible exposure and spread of this virus. Holding smaller gatherings can reduce the exposure to the virus. The option of a memorial service at a future date may be your favoured option. In all cases we will be advising our client families according to their individual needs.

Most importantly we must ask that anyone who is experiencing flu-like symptoms or who have recently returned from travel, especially from hot-spot countries (e.g: China, Japan, South Korea, Iran, Italy & Spain) consider not attending funerals during this uncertain period.

Our natural tendency at a time of grief is to hug and embrace and give comfort to our loved ones. We know that COVID-19 spreads through such action so we ask that you refrain from close contact during the funeral.

Most of all we want you to stay safe and keep well.

Office: 09 439 8048 | Fax: 09 437 5796 | Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz 15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310 | PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei