March 27 2018
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Managing climate change and rising sea levels were high on the agenda …
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Surf rescue by air
The Northland Emergency Services Trust helicopter plucked a 57-year-old canoeist …
p The Hotprintz Mangawhai run/walk saw 400 competitors get out and get active last Sunday and the weather put on a good show. Participants had the chance to choose the length of their course, which took them on the sand along the estuary and gave them the opportunity to experience the natural beauty that Mangawhai has to offer. Sport Northland event manager, Azelia Parkinson, said she was pleased the weather stayed fine; as previous events in the series this year were not so lucky. See story on page 15 … Photo credit — Jason Milich, Action Images
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Farm submissions hugely negative u by Ayla Miller
With almost 5,000 submissions lodged over the proposed Tegel broiler chicken farm in Arapohue, only 17 are in support, prompting a call for local submissions from the Kaipara to take precedence.
Filmmaker looking for funding Kaipara filmmaker, Moemoea Mohoawhenua …
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Northland Regional Council received 2,458 submissions, with seven in support, while 2,234 were lodged with the Kaipara District Council, with 10 in favour of the farm. Of the total number of submissions received, 344 submitters chose to appear before the hearing
commissioners. At least 2,007 submissions came from a website, operated on behalf of Greenpeace. Northland MP, Matt King, says the opinions of those made by people who will be directly affected should carry more weight when the submissions are taken into account.
“My personal view is that the most important submissions are from the people of the Kaipara. Online submissions from around the world or wherever they might come from carry less weight. continued on page 7 …
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p Local and national fundraising efforts will be getting a boost from the Ruawai Lions annual auction, with the $4,000 raised under the hammer at the latest event distributed as required. In the past, the Lions have dispersed money to projects as varied as school prize-givings, to the Christchurch earthquake fund. “This year was well supported as usual by the local community,” said Lions secretary, Dorothy Simpson. “Clothes, plants, antiques, furniture, electrical appliances, toys, books, household goods, bric-a-brac, tools and more were snapped up by bidders. Paparoa Lions brought their food caravan over and provided food and cold drink for everyone.”
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p Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Jeff Palmer (left) and forest management officer for the Whangarei/Kaipara area Roy Brickell (right) presented 10-year-old Carleesha Aikin with her very own tablet for correctly answering fire safety questions at the Fire and Emergency New Zealand site during the Northland Field Days. “These kinds of competitions help us know how many people we talked to. We had 553 people enter the competition and that gives us an indication of how many people received the fire safety messaging,” said Mr Brickell.
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p At the recent 2018 Partners Life Pro-Am golf tournament at Mangawhai, 36 professionals each played with a team of three New Zealand amateurs in the second running of the event. The local team, which included professional player Josh Geary and sponsored by Rowan Clift of AK Concrete Polishers, drove it home to win two points ahead of second and third placings. Winning team of Rowan Clift, Shayne Stuart, and Craig Cogan, with Naomi Ballantyne of Partners Life
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Kaipara meets Vanuatu
Mangawhai on world stage
Managing climate change and rising sea levels were high on the agenda when Mayor Jason Smith and Kaipara District Council staff met with a delegation of government officials from Vanuatu recently.
u by Ayla Miller
p From left: Mrs Cherol Alanavibori, director general from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Mr. Edward Kaltamat, director of local authorities, Jason Smith, Kaipara District mayor and the Hon Andrew Solomon Napuat, also from the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Methods to deal with climate change is evidenced in the Long Term Plan, which is under consultation currently. Mayor Jason Smith, said it was “a pleasure” to host the small delegation from Vanuatu as well as the Minister of Internal Affairs. “We bonded over shared stories of small community water systems, communication methods and risks to communities from climate change sea level rises. “We also shared a cup of tea and some Kaipara kai, and the Vanuatu delegation sang in three-part harmony. They said their visit to Kaipara was the highlight of their week in New Zealand as we, like they, are a cluster of small
communities facing some pretty big challenges.” The delegation met with Mayor Jason Smith and council staff and discussed challenges have in common. Managing aging infrastructure was another topic discussed through to the best ways to support unique and geographically dispersed communities. The group visited the Dargaville Water Treatment plant where they learnt about how Kaipara secure a riverbased water supply, while effectively meeting the supply demands of a rural community. The delegation were travelling as part of a program with Local Government New Zealand. ¢
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Mangawhai was in the global spotlight last week as former president of the United States of America, Barack Obama, played a round of golf at Tara Iti golf course with former prime minister Sir John Key. Northland Inc Regional Promotions general manager, Paul Davis, said this level of exposure would be beneficial for the regions profile. “Barack Obama is one of the world’s most followed people in social media and also in the traditional media,” he said. “He’s one of the most known people in the entire world. His visit to New Zealand and especially to Northland, will be reported on by a whole range of different media channels and that carries on for Northland’s profile as a visitor destination, particularly around the golfing angle.” The 44th president of the US played golf at two Northland golf courses, Kauri Cliffs and Tara Iti, during his whirlwind visit and is reported to have p Barack Obama’s visit could mean good things for Northland’s tourism industry stayed at luxur y Photo credit: Air NZ — twitter accommodation The Landing just outside of Kerikeri Mr Obama then travelled to Auckland “This is great for Northland’s to meet with Prime Minister Jacinda profile,” said Mr Davis. “It’s testimony Ardern before flying out to Sydney. After of the experience that is on offer his engagements in Australia he will in Northland.” travel to Japan. ¢
NRC SMART INFORMATION WITH NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCILLOR KAIPARA WARD, PENNY SMART
POPLARS AND WILLOWS IN RIVERS I have received phone calls recently regarding the management of poplars and willows, that are now coming to the end of their life, falling into rivers and causing blockages and obstructions. This, a Northland wide issue, would be very expensive to rectify quickly and will therefore be ongoing for some years to come. While Northland Regional Council is responsible for the overall River and Catchment management for the region, we do need the help of property owners with the removal of these problem trees. Northland Regional Council will undertake the removal of major blockages and obstructions that effect public infrastructure beyond normal landowner maintenance, on a prioritised basis and within budgetary constraints. If you have trees that are causing concern and are beyond normal river bank maintenance, please contact the NRC Land Management team on 09 470 1264 or free phone 0800 002 004. NRC welcome property owners with this issue to submit to the NRC Long Term Plan with potential solutions.
DEER FARMING IN NORTHLAND
The last thing Northland needs is for deer to be released into our forests, they could potentially destroy valuable understory plants and just as importantly be another conduit for the spread of Kauri dieback. In recent years there have been illegal releases in the Mamaranui, Twin Bridges and Russell Forest areas. Not all deer species are allowed to
be farmed in Northland due to the risk of their escape. Farming any species of deer is prohibited around our major kauri forests and certain other areas of Northland. Anyone contemplating farming deer will need to contact their local DOC Office as a special permit will be needed. Alternatively, they could contact the NRC Biosecurity Team for advice on 09 470 1200 or free phone 0800 002 004.
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The Long-Term Plan consultation process is well underway. As well as our staff supported meetings that were held in Dargaville on Tuesday the 27th March 9.30 — 11.30 at the Town Hall and Mangawhai 2pm — 4pm at the Domain, I will be available for consultations at the following markets: • Paparoa Market on Saturday the 31st March 9am till 12 noon • The Dargaville Market Thursday April 5th 12 noon to 4pm • The Maungatoroto Markets Friday April 6th 3.30pm to 6.30pm I really encourage you to “Have your say” and tell me what you think about the exciting plans NRC have for Northland over the next 10 years. For more information visit www.nrc.govt.nz or email pennys@nrc.govt.nz
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Competition results
Field days round up
The Northland Field Days saw many people test their skills during the annual competitions and the results are as follows.
u by Ayla Miller
Quad Skills Competition: Men: 1st – Cain Tonkin, 2nd – Aaron Underwood, 3rd – Rob Proctor Women: 1st – Michelle Hume, 2nd – Paula Mooney, 3rd – Jenny McLean 2018 Logger Sports Competition Results Teams: 1st - Paniora Logging 1 2nd -– West Coast Loggers 1 3rd - Paniora Logging 2 Hotsaw: 1st Karl Bowman, 2nd Bart Huihui, 3rd Rob Paniora Woodsplit 1st Karl Bowman, 2nd Shane Oliver, 3rd Waikura Brown Stocksaw: 1st Beau Topia, 2nd Tayne Topia, 3rd Rob Paniora Barfit Logger: 1st Karl Bowman, 2nd Bart Huihui, 3rd Tu Mau Novice: Bomber King Ladies: Joy Jones Wave Cut Logger: 1st Tayne Topia, 2nd Karl Bowman, 3rd Tu Mau
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Wave Cut Ladies: 1st Lisa Bowman, 2nd Shavaun Paniora, 3rd Joy Jones Ladies Race: 1st Darry Topia, 2nd Lisa Bowman, 3rd Joy Jones Logger of the Day: Karl Bowman 2018 Northland Field Days Tractor Pull Competition Results: Winners of the Bank Challenge Trophy: Rabobank Winners of the Business Challenge Trophy: Phillips Contracting Ltd Main Draw Trophy Winner: Richard Smith, 2nd - Andrew Martin, 3rd Joel Hopkinson Carl Phillips Memorial Trophy Winner: Paul Ambler Teams Competition: 1st Place: Cross Breeds (Rowland Ambler, Paul Ambler & Andrew Martin) 2nd Place: No Clue (Joel Hopkinson, Kevin Hopkinson & Richard Smith) 3rd Place: Lawrence Bros (Paul McLean, Mattie Woollam, Michael Frood) Consolation Prize Winners: 1st Mattie Woollam, 2nd - Stefan Ilich,3rd - Kevin Hopkinson. New Entrant Winner: Ethan Codlin. ¢
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The dust has settled after the Northland Field Days and organisers have had a chance to reflect on the annual largest agricultural event in Northland.
p Northland Field Days vice-president Rachael de Vries with the PGG Wrightson team who won Best Outdoor Site
Vice-president, Rachael de Vries, says she had received ‘really good’ feedback from exhibitors. “We have had people getting good sales enquiries,” she said. “Dargaville Ford had their best year ever so our exhibitors were happy.” This year was the first year the committee have had a proper headquarters and Rachael says there was also a positive response to that. “It was good to have a purpose-built office for people to visit us in. We are still working on the inside and getting a kitchen in, but the outside is completed. “We tried some new things this time around and will be reviewing them over the course of the year.”
Best Outdoor site went to PGG Wrightson with Cooper’s Strip Club taking out the Best Indoor Site. Best New Exhibitor went to Mitre 10 Mega Whangarei. “It’s good to see local businesses supporting us because that’s what we are all about,” said Rachael. “We would like to acknowledge and thank our local community groups, whose efforts before, during and after the event, helped make the field days such a success. “Thank you also to our major sponsors Ravensdown, Hansen Products and Trutest on Farm Solutions. We look forward to seeing everyone back for the 35th field days.” ¢
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Surf rescue by air
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u by Jill Dickie
The Northland Emergency Services Trust helicopter plucked a 57-year-old canoeist to safety after his craft capsized in surf off Ripiro Beach, 20km north of North Head last Wednesday evening. The helicopter and the North Kaipara Volunteer Coastguard vessel Manaia Rescue, were alerted after the canoeist activated a personal locator beacon that was picked up by an aircraft. The Hamilton visitor was crossing the breakers at around 6pm. After clinging to his upturned craft, the helicopter team winched the severely hypothermic patient to safety while the Coast Guard vessel was stood down. It was one of five incidents the Tinopai-based coastguard unit has attended since January this year. Three of these were stand-down situations, and the others were breakdowns requiring towing. Meanwhile President, Walter Smith, says more volunteers are wanted. “They must come from within 30 minutes of Tinopai,” he added.
Penguin and pigeon time The continuing on-shore winds around Northland beaches is causing many little blue penguins to seek shelter on the shore because they cannot keep their feathers oiled on the water.
p North Kaipara Coastguard’s vessel Manaia Rescue based at Tinopai
There are some other prerequisites to consider, such as being fit and healthy, over the age of 16, comfortable working with others, and be able to take directive. Rostered shifts may apply, and volunteers are required to sit and pass theory and practical training. Typically, it takes trainees 12-18 months to become
operational. The unit is also looking for a treasurer to work approximately three hours a week producing monthly accounts using their Xero system. “There may be an honorarium with this role,” Mr Smith said. For further information contact 022 101 3127. ¢
‘Behold! The ballast’ u by Ayla Miller
An exhibition showcasing creative works made from Manchurian Rice Grass and other plant fibres will be held at the Muddy Waters Art Gallery from April 14 until May 8. The exhibition title, ‘Behold! The ballast’ refers to the ballast bricks, which were used to weigh down the ships, which travelled between China and the Northern Wairoa during the height of the kauri timber trade. These bricks contained seeds from the grass and were dropped overboard when the ships reached the Northern Wairoa. Zizania Paper Mill, based just south of Te Kopuru, creates handmade paper out of plant fibre from this grass — Zizania latifolia also known as Manchurian Rice Grass — which now grows prolifically along the banks of the Northern Wairoa River. Mill owner and creative force, Christine Rope, contacted a number of artists and asked if they would like to create something involving paper from the mill. “I’m extremely appreciative of the time and effort they’ve put in,”
When they swim through the surf some are attacked by kingfish. While these fish don’t have teeth, their mouth is like course sand paper, they grab the legs or flippers causing nasty grazes. The wounds heal very quickly once out of the water. If you find a penguin on the beach, the best way to help them is placing them in the sand dunes. The penguin will rest for a few days and build up their strength, then they re-oil their feathers and late in the evening or early morning they will go back to the water. Before removing a penguin off the beach try calling us first and if you are going to bring one to the Centre please keep them dry and warm. Please don’t provide them food or water. If you find a dead penguin it is nice to bury them in the soft sand. Remember, a penguin is no match for a dog so please make sure your dog is under your control. We have recently been receiving quite a few baby native pigeons. They have been falling from nests which could be caused by some of the high winds. Any baby pigeon found on the ground will end up dying as the adult pigeons will not stay with them so the chick moves away looking for help. These chicks need our help so bring them in as soon as possible, so we can keep them warm and start feeding them.
p Paper maker Pamela Barton and mill owner and creative force Christine Rope with some drying plant fibre and the finished product
says Christine. The paper is also made from fibres from other plants such as kumara skin, dry flax leaves, papyrus and pampus. “The paper is natural and sustainable. We are not taking something that’s of any use to anyone else,” said
papermaker, Pamela Barton. Christine says the exhibition aims to showcase what can be done with the paper and include a local history lesson at the same time. ¢
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Filmmaker looking for funding Service groups step up for learner drivers u by Ayla Miller
u by Christine Yardley
Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary Club, in conjunction with Te Roroa Learning and Development Trust and the Northland Road Safety Charitable Trust are setting up a programme to assist local learner drivers.
Kaipara filmmaker, Moemoea Mohoawhenua, is hoping to raise $10,000 to help make his film Te Toa — The Warrior — a happening thing.
p Director and filmmaker Moemoea Mohoawhenua is raising funds to help make his third feature film p Maintenance tutor Dean Garnett and Rotarian Eileen Parsons with the driving course vehicle
The Driver Mentor Training programme aims to help those on a learner’s licence to gain their restricted licence. “At present only about 20% of drivers attain their restricted licence on their first attempt,” Rotarian, Eileen Parsons said. “Our aim is to improve this substantially.” “Our target group is mainly those who have limited resources, for example, limited family support or limited finances. Clients will be offered 12 one hour lessons and there is no cost to the clients, except a firm commitment to the course.” “Rotary is providing a 2001 Holden Barina for the programme and Garnett’s
Tyre Service Manager, Dean Garnett, will give each student a one hour car maintenance tutorial.” Participants in the programme will receive 12 one hour lessons delivered by a driving mentor. So far, six Rotarians have trained for this role. Part of the course will also be carried out in Whangarei to give the learner drivers the skills to drive safely under city conditions. At the conclusion of the 12 lessons, it is recommended that clients book a one hour session with a driving instructor as well. For more information contact Te Roroa Learning Assistance in Dargaville on 0800 900 999. ¢
This will be Moemoea’s third feature film and tells the story of a brutal Maori dictator who takes over Aotearoa after a nuclear war and a warrior arises to lead the people to freedom. In the past Moemoea has written scripts with a low budget in mind, however, this film will require more of a budget for costumes, guns, food to feed the cast and props. “All my movies have been made on small budgets. For me it’s about self-actualisation and being able to create.” Moemoea wrote the script over a year and a half and says all the filming will take place in Dargaville, Omamari, Waipoua and Mahoa.
“Keeping it local is very important to me.” He is also looking for actors of all ethnicities and is utilising his whanau and friends. The script is primarily in English and with waiata and karakia in Maori. All Moemoea’s previous films have been made on a micro-budget. Moemoea says it is passion, creativity, dreams, visions and imagination that drive him to create his films. “There is only one rule in filmmaking … there are no rules.” To donate to Moemoea’s cause contact him mmstudios@fastmail. net or through his website moemoea. weebly.com. ¢
Wearable Arts 2018 Dargaville
September 15th and 16th, Dargaville Town Hall
CALL FOR ENTRANTS
Entries close when a total of 50 entries have been received or on 17th July 2018, whichever is the earlier. Entry forms available at: • Muddy Waters Gallery, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville • The Kaipara Lifestyler, River Rd, Dargaville • www.dargavillearts.co.nz For further information email dargaville@wearablearts.co.nz Phone Allan on 021 439 697 or Sue on 0275 980 492
entry categories • Moananui (Great Oceans) • Living off the Land — Farming (All types) • Avant Garde • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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Function centre upgrade
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The Dargaville Museum Lighthouse Function Centre has new refrigeration units and lighting and is receiving new furnishings as part of an upgrade, and plans include the installation of an environmental control system.
Farm submissions hugely negative
p Northland MP Matt King believes submissions by those directly affected in Kaipara should carry more weight
p Maree Saunders with samples of the new furnishings
New drapes in dark navy velvet and the matching carpet tiles will complete the current project. “I am pleased to be able to announce the refurbishing of the Lighthouse Function Centre and to provide a stunning venue for future weddings, conferences, and other community
events,” says museum manager, Maree Saunders. Museum staff will now begin a fundraising campaign for the purchase and installation of the environmental control system throughout the building. If you wish to make a donation phone 09 439 7555 or email darg.museum@ xtra.co.nz. ¢
“You get these petitions online all the time, so they are relatively easy to make and everyone has an opinion. I think more attention should be paid to the people of Kaipara and Northland-wide. “You can take everyone’s opinion into account; but give more attention to the people who live in the area and are affected.” Tegel has applied to construct a broiler chicken farm with a capacity to stock up to 1.3 million chickens and employ 32 people on just over 250 hectares of land at Arapohue, 16km south of Dargaville. In its resource
consent application, Tegel stated each of the 32 sheds, housing the birds, would be 20m wide by 130m long and 4.5m high. The proposal attracted a protest from local residents and their supporters, and this prompted a public meeting and consultation, organised by Tegel, to put its case to the community. Submissions then closed on March 7, The Northland Regional Council is yet to appoint commissioners to hear the submissions. Kaipara District Council and NRC will then organise hearings before making a decision on Tegel’s proposal. ¢
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Network News Just think - does it look right? Northpower and Top Energy have launched a Northland-wide public safety campaign to encourage people to stop and think when working or playing around electricity assets. The “Just think - Does it look right?” campaign is designed to make people aware of their surroundings when they are near powerlines and be alert to hidden dangers like underground cables and electricity cables in waterways. The campaign is due to serious concerns around the amount of ‘near misses’ around their electricity networks. There have been numerous incidents of people hitting underground cables, making contact with overhead power lines and de-stabilising power poles by digging too close. However both companies believe many more incidents occur each year that are not reported. Northpower Network General Manager Josie Boyd says she wants to prevent anyone being hurt. “The fact is electricity kills. We want people to keep safe and are asking them to stop and assess their surroundings when going about DIY activity, contracting work, farming, forestry and even recreational activities like boating or flying kites,” says Mrs Boyd.
Sounding out for vigilance A smart idea created to give some peace of mind to a friend’s grandmother has spread across Northland, picking up momentum as Kaipara residents cotton on. Kaitaia resident, Matt Hobman, had the inspiration to arm his elderly neighbour with a powerful air horn to alert fellow citizens and the police of any intrusions onto her property. Now the demand for air horns has seen big orders placed with the factory by suppliers Hunting and Fishing. It’s also seen phone calls to the Dargaville branch of the popular sporting goods store. The concept is a simple one. If a person sees anything suspicious, they should give three short sharp blasts on the horn — a device often used to open sporting matches or as a safety aid for boaties. Others can then keep on watch, deploying the now-ubiquitous cameras, which are packed into most modern phones. The idea is that a would-be thief will be deterred by the sudden noise and the knowledge that they have been spotted by an alert community. Of course, the number one consideration would then be to call the police force — who may be able to glean valuable information from multiple witnesses or their photos. Police representatives reinforced the importance of calling 111 in an emergency, and as the first line of defence when a crime is witnessed. However the idea of a proactive neighbourhood watch has fired up the towns of Northland, with enthusiasm for the idea spreading to Kerikeri and Kaikohe, as well as to Dargaville. While local Hunting and Fishing Kaitaia staff have arranged to reduce to price of the air horn kits from $40 to $22 to enable deployment, so too have their colleagues here in Dargaville. Jason and his team at
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When Northtec apiculture tutor, Jason Searle, asked if Kaipara Lifestyler reporter, Ayla Miller wanted to put on a beekeeping suit and see the students’ hives, she was ‘buzzing’ with excitement. “The lengths we go to get some stories,” I thought as I climbed into the baggy white suit and secured the veil hood around my head. I was at Dargaville Northtec campus researching apiculture and interviewing Jason for an upcoming story about beekeeping for the Northern Farming Lifestyles — another NorthSouth Multi Media masthead. While I worried about a bee getting past my suit — unnecessarily — Jason filled me in on the basics and told me there was a bit of a ‘gold rush’ happening at the moment. “I got into beekeeping three years ago because I had a friend who kept them. Once you open up p Kaipara Lifestyler reporter Ayla Miller researching apiculture at Dargaville Northtec the hive you start buzzing out at the structure of the colony and the way pear blossoms by hand; because of the they work,” he said. eradication of bees due to excessive Beekeeping, both large and small pesticide use and a lack of natural scale, is on the rise in New Zealand and habitat. “Young beekeepers are partly there are 29 large commercial honey responsible for the future of feeding producers in the country which is good the world. Our children are our future news for those in the food production and bees are the future of our world. industry. Not all countries are so lucky. It’s about having the knowledge to keep An article in the China Dialogue in the industry safe,” says Jason. 2012, reported farmers in South West The next Northtec apiculture course China were having to pollinate apple and starts in June, 2018. ¢
p Nine-year-old Caleb Pulman (front) and 10-year-old Max Downey kayaking at the Dargaville Primary School Camp at Moirs Point, Mangawhai. During their visit students also tried their hand at shooting and archery, visited the museum, and the Mangawhai Surf Lifesaving Club
Correction The story ‘Illegal dumping costing district’ in the March 20 edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler misquoted Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock. The quote should have read: “Waste is a worldwide problem. We need to face up to the fact that we have to pay to get rid of waste. We have been trained to consume, but producers do not make the consumer aware that it costs to dispose of the end-product of their consumption.”
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130 YEARS ST JOHN AMBULANCE SERVICE
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No longer acting solely as ‘the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff’, the Dargaville St John Ambulance service has a definite community focus in its approach to patient care. Their ability to be proactive and intuitive in their assessments can prevent ongoing health issues by forwarding patients to hospital for monitoring.
WE RESPECT THE HARD WORK AND SKILL OF OUR LOCAL AMBULANCE CREWS THROUGH THE YEARS
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have four days off. They are assisted by trained volunteers, though as these volunteers also work normal jobs, they are only available until midnight. The biggest challenge St John has is funding and in addition to government and ACC payments, private donations and bequeaths, an annual fundraising week is held, this year from April 2-8. ¢
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“The service receives an average of 120 jobs per month,” says paramedic Steve Wykes. “They assess patients and treat them if appropriate, or transport them to either the local medical centre or Whangarei Hospital, depending on the severity of the injury or the time of night. In some instances monitoring of a patient is necessary and this may also need to done at Whangarei if the local facility is closed,” he says. Ambulance crews attend various events such as agricultural shows, horse events, and triathlons, ready to take immediate action if an emergency arises. The crewmen and women are recognisable even out of uniform, and as such, may be asked to assist a patient while off-duty and this assistance is given without hesitation. When asked about the most rewarding part of the work, Mr Wykes says, “Appreciation from family members for what we do.” The Dargaville station currently has just four permanent paid staff members. The crew are rostered on for two days and two nights on 12 hour shifts, then
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When disaster strikes, whether it’s a medical emergency, a natural catastrophe or a road accident, a sports injury or an emergency in the wilderness, some of the first people to swing into action are the volunteers, drivers and paramedics of the Saint John Ambulance Association. In fact, these literal life savers have become such a ubiquitous part of our emergency services, that people often forget that their history predates that of any fire department or police force, and stands independent of our government or armed forces. The Order of St John was granted a royal charter 130 years ago by Queen Victoria, “to prevent and relieve sickness and injury, and to act to enhance the health and well-being of people anywhere in the world”. Such selfless aims have led to the establishment of many branches throughout the world, including our own ambulance service. Ambulance services were established in Britain near coal mines and railways to teach first aid to the work forces of dangerous industries, and to save the lives of those who were injured on the job. New Zealand at the time was also a dangerous place to work. Here in the Kaipara kauri logging was a perilous task, involving sharp saws, volatile steam engines, heavy loads and unpredictable
p Locals re-enact the defense of the great Hospitaller fortress on Malta, for many years home of the Knights of Saint John
conditions. Elsewhere our pioneering ancestors were miners, ship builders, sailors and farmers — all professions where disaster could strike suddenly. In April 1885 at a public meeting in St Mary’s Church, Christchurch, Reverend Thomas Flavell and Dr Walter Hacon proposed that the St John Ambulance Association be introduced to the colony. It was a proposition readily received, and soon New Zealand boasted the largest number of St John services outside the British Isles. The uptake of St John services and the flood of volunteers was in some
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part due to the long and honourable tradition associated with the name. The original Knights of St John were a chapter founded a mere four years after the battle of Hastings — the invasion of 1066 AD, which forged modern England. In an age when the highest technology was the sword and shield, Christian knights were encouraged to help pilgrims reach the Holy Land of what is now Israel and Palestine. It was a dangerous road, and whole crusades were fought by the zealous westerners against the Islamic rulers of the Middle East in the early 1100s. In this crucible
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AMBULANCE SERVICES 130 YEARS of war there were many casualties, and the order of St John established themselves as healers, as well as warriors. Taking their name from the Latin ‘hospes’ meaning a guest, they established the first ‘hospital’ — a place where the sick were guests under medieval law, and hence must be cared for like family — and became known as the Knights Hospitaller. When the forces of the legendary general, Saladin, conquered Jerusalem he drove the Christians out. While others had to pay a ransom for their lives, the people under the care of the Knights of St John were allowed to go free. An alternative version of the same story states that the order themselves paid the ransom for all the sick and wounded after the siege. The Order was re-established on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean, where great advances in medicine came from the medical college of St John — a precursor to the Renaissance. You may even recognise the great fortified hospital itself — it has been recently used as the Red Keep in the television series Game of Thrones. Turkish Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent sent an army of 100,000 men to capture the island, but this force was repelled by only 600 knights — aided by the people of Malta themselves, many of whom felt they owed their lives to the medical care they received free of charge from their rulers. This was the first ever record of state-supported healthcare in the West, and in gratitude
the Maltese rose up to defy the Sultan and send his army into retreat. It took the combined might of Napoleon’s armies to take Malta from the Order, centuries later in the 1700s. And while the French Emperor may have ended the power of the Knights of St John as a political state, their mission was unwavering. Within less than 50 years their continuing evolution has seen them open an eye hospital in Jerusalem, and begin their establishment of ambulance services both throughout Britain and its empire. That included right here in New Zealand, and of course in the Kaipara. Over 130 or more years the technology deployed by the St John Ambulance Service has changed, with huge advances made over the original hand drawn stretchers and horse drawn wagons of yesteryear. When the ambulance service began here the old knights of the crusades would likely have recognised the tools employed for healing, but not today! It won’t be long until the Order can legitimately celebrate 1,000 years in existence — the longest established humanitarian and life-saving mission in secular western culture. As in those ancient times, however, the need for willing and able volunteers who wish to help their community is the greatest necessity for St John. These days those who step up to the challenge of saving lives may not be expected to don chain mail and carry a sword, but their mission is as honourable as that of any knightly defender. ¢
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Education and volunteering u by Jill Dickie
Community education is vital to provide children with the confidence to phone the ambulance service in an emergency situation, and volunteering for St John creates an opportunity for learning new skills and gaining personal satisfaction in assisting others.
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Responding to an emergency and preventing injury are two of four modules offered by the ASB St John in Schools programme, where trained educators provide an interactive experience for children. Mr Steve Wykes of the Dargaville station, is also available for presentations to community groups and organisations. There are currently just four trained volunteers available for the local roster, and they are only able to work until midnight, due to daytime employment. “We need volunteers for daytime, and for the midnight-6am times,” Mr Wykes says.
To become a volunteer, people need to be over 18 years of age, have a full drivers licence, and pass a police clearance, they then complete a first aid course before becoming an observer in an ambulance. From there, they complete a second officers’ course in preparation for being recognised as a second crewman. Further training is available for more advanced levels, such as the first responders’ course, through to advanced paramedics. People interested in education programmes or in volunteering, should contact the station 09 439 8444. ¢
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Welcome to Mangawhai Getting active at the heads Mangawhai Heads 2 Hub attracted 400 competitors participating in either the 4.5km or 8.5km loop course in this; the second event in the 2018 Sport Northland Run/Walk Series last weekend. Sport Northland events manager, Azelia Parkinson, said numbers were a little lower than the last year but this was a trend they were seeing across the board. “It was great to have our first event this year where the weather was fine. The last couple haven’t had such great weather. We had a band playing and there was a campground atmosphere. It was a great day for all families to come together and get out and get active.” The Hotprintz Mangawhai Run/Walk started and finished at the Mangawhai Heads Holiday Park with participants running or walking approximately 1-2 kilometres, depending on the distance they chose, on the sand along the estuary. Louis Young (Warkworth) took out first place in the 8.5km event in 31m 4s with Adam Gallagher (Auckland) hot on his heels placing second in 31m 43s followed by Tim Goodwin (Whangarei) came placing third with 33m 50s. In the women’s division, Kerikeri’s Maria Akkeson, took line honors in 37m 30s, second home, was Katie McVerry
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(Whangarei) in 38m 40s, with Janice Powell (Whangarei) the next runner home in 39m 30s. First place in the men’s 4.5km event in 19m 20s went to William Tattersfield (Whangarei). Poroti runner, Jack Bacon was second home, ahead of twin brother Charlie Bacon. In the women’s division, Dianne Zucchetto took line honours in 25m 15s, with Olivia Tattersfield and Gabrielle Thompson (all from Whangarei) close behind. All Northland adults who
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Well, gidday readas. Bill Border Colly back woof you again, an’ I hafta rite this standin’ up, becos Boss took me ina ute to tha blimmin VET. He sed there was some crook dogs aroun’ tha district wif something called Parvo, or sumthing, an’ he made me hava shot. Not shot, shot, tha blimmin vet give me a ‘jection. Had sore bum for a wile, but its ok now. But wot Boss tole his gerlfren’ Sharlene was a bit intristing. He said them vets havta study at vet skool for four years, so I guess they no what they doing. But Boss also sed that vets got heaps of patients. “Y’see deah,” he tole Sharlene, “new Zilland has got more’n four million pets — that’s cats an’’ dogs, an that’s not countin’ workin’ dogs like Billy hear. Then ya got how many million farm animils too. So we got vets wot are snowed unner with possibil patients. But they jus’ get on wiv the job.” Well, Sharlene an’ me wondid wear Boss was goin’ — wen he said: ”Lookit
that bloke wot spent up large on travel an’ perks wen he was suppost to be running Waikato hosital — for peeple.” “Aha,” sed Sharlene. “You meen our vets look afta millions, with no govmint munny, wile our public hospitals gotta gravy train goin?” I picked up me ears wen she sed gravy, but not sure if any comin’ my way. Then Sharlene went on. “Yep, seems to me the govmint gotta do sumthing. We got too many cooks spoilin’ the broth.” (There she goes agin readas … food stuff?) Sharlene grabbed the papa and used her skooltecher voice. “Taxpayers forked out almost $66 million last year to pay 444 people to run the country’s 20 district health boards.” “Twenty” seda Boss. “You’d reckin in our small Kiwiland, you’d only want three or four, Two ina Norf islind, an’ maybe same ina Souf Islind?”. Sharlene agreed. “Sez hear: ‘A recent paper by Amy Downs, the Ian Axford, a Fellow in Public Policy, confirms we have too many DHBs. They lead to duplication of services and costs. For a small country, we should have no more than six DHBs serving larger populations’.”
“So then,” Boss askt, why do we have so bloody many boards. Munny goin’ down tha drain eh?” Then he ‘membered his Mum. “She hada wait blimmin months for a hip replacemint, so we hada sell a mob of kattil beasts an’ pay for a privite hospittal. All those boards an’ executives usin’ up all money for payshints.” Well readas, much as I didint like getting’ a ‘jection, I spose I’m lucky ter be a dog. Gotta vets rite there in Rooawhy, an’ one in Maungi too.” Maybe peeple should go to a vet too? Heheh, Juss jokin’ But I gotta wunder if we four-legged lot gotta betta deal then you. Even the cats. (uggh) Cheers Billy
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Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793 Dargaville 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps, Monday’s 6:30pm-9pm 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. ALZHEIMER’s ‘Carer’ Support Group – meets third Wednesday of the month, 10am – 11.30am at Dargaville Hospital Board Room (opposite Main Reception). Ph Viv (Kaipara Community Advisor) on 021 439686. Arapohue Tennis Club, play social tennis Monday’s 6.15pm onwards, for enquiries phone Raewyn 09 439 2512. Art classes - 7-9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255. African drumming workshop - Dargaville Intermediate School, Wednesday, April 4, 6-9pm. Contact Justine 021 298 5639. Absolute beginners to experienced welcomed. Blokart Sailing - Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz, 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Dargaville Aero Club - Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Murray at phone 027 478 4308 for further information. Open 7 days a week. Dargaville Bridge Club - Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm. Playing Bridge at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Janice 09 439 1400. Dargaville Girls Brigade - For girls’ 5-15 yrs. Thursday after-school 3.30-5pm, held at Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Contact Pauline Taylor 0212637446 or 09 4397507. 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.
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FREE delivery, pick up and we maintain if required. Short term or long term. Treadmills, Rowers Crosstrainers, Exercise bikes, Freezers, Whiteware, even Entire Houselots. Call us on 0800
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• Suppliers of Waikato milking systems • Expert advice and service on Effluent systems • Pumps • Milking Machinery • Trenching • Water Filtration • Effluent Systems 120 Lower Dent St Whangarei • Ph 09 438 3844 106 Jervois St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 4005 www.northlandfarm.co.nz
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Tu Christey Massage Therapist HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS
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Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz
ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS
WARREN BYCROFT R E F R I G E R AT I O N
Builder / Tiler / Cabinet Maker / Bathroom + Kitchens
For all types of building work guaranteed PH: 09 439 6178 OR 027 472 3778 E bycroft1@slingshot.co.nz
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QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345
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50 years experience All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0
113 Victoria Street, Dargaville
3 John Sinclair Avenue, Wellsford. mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@xtra.co.nz
P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com
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Closing date for classified advertising for the 3 April 2018 edition is 10am Thursday 29 March 2018
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Storage
ADULT BOOKS 50c - $2 each. Dolls, baby clothes, toys, baby’s pushchair $20. Phone 09 439 5209.
SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.
BOAT FOR sale, plywood dory, 14.6ft $350.00 phone 021 025 76521. BRAND NEW Boat, Haines Hunter SF485, 5.22m, value at $46,000 will take $40,000, 60hp 4 stroke Yamaha Outboard, phone 09 433 2877.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. CAMPING FRIDGES. 42 litre 3 way chest fridge. Very efficient. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville. 09 439 8219. DISC BRAKE PADS, for cars and light commercial. Large range in stock. Inder’s Auto One, Dargaville. 09 439 8219. F&P TOP load washer, 6.5kg, GW611, reliable machine in good condition, $250.00 ono phone 09 439 7812. FISHING RODS and reels, tackle and bait. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. GAS LIGHTS and cookers for your camping experience. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. LIFE JACKET SALE. Easter special, up to 25% off children’s and adult life jackets. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. NEW WINTER stock is arriving daily and Kate’s gone crazy discounting selected summer stock. Look into Jack Fannon Menswear this week. 52 Victoria Street, Dargaville. 09 439 8946. OIL, AIR & Fuel filters, for cars and light commercials. Have you changed your filters lately? Inder’s Auto One Dargaville. 09 439 8219. TOYOTA COROLLA SW 2002, 288,000kms, well maintained. WOF and Reg, $4,500.00 ono, phone 021 141 9666.
House For Sale DERELICT HOUSE For Sale and Removal or Demolition 108 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. Kauri Flooring, Kauri Framing, Kauri Weatherboard, Iron Roof, Phone Lindy 027 476 1606.
Garage Sale EASTER BARGAINS, downsizing, 44 Gordon Street, Saturday 31/03/2018 9-3. SATURDAY 31ST March 8.30-12, 112 Hokianga Road, stepstool, exercycle, small bookcase, toys & ornaments.
Wanted BOAT WANTED, tinny around 4 metres, phone 09 431 3101.
Tree Services COAST TO Coast Treeworks. Professional tree services, qualified and insured. All aspects of tree work. Phone Victor 021 050 2665. TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
Grazing GRAZING AVAILABLE short or long term Matakohe/ Ruawai area. Please phone 021 546 368.
Nurseries & Plants 1 METRE high Manuka $2.50 or box of 25 $50. Pittosporum Karo $1.50 to $3.00. Tenex flax green and bronze $1.00 to $3.00. Ake ake @ $1.00 each 200 + ready now, phone 09 439 5556. 2000 SHRUBS, shelter trees, ground cover landscaping etc ready now. Jacarandas $8.00. Rock roses 2 types only $4.00. Bottle brushes from $5.00. All plants locally grown Got2go plants 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556, 9am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday, sorry no eftpos. NATIVE PLANTS. Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants ready now for revegetation projects, effluent ponds, septic tanks, waterways and landscaping. Site visits and advice available. Open on Saturdays 10am to 4pm at 1246 Babylon Coast Rd (closed Easter long weekend). For more information phone 09 439 4223 or email info@ babyloncoastgardens.co.nz
Trades & Services BRICK AND blocklaying tradesmen, fencing, columns, paving, outdoor fireplaces, repairs and more phone Tony 022 311 8447. PAINTER (RETIRED Tradesperson) small to medium work, good rates, phone 09 439 5557.
UPHOLSTERY Quality upholstery services Domestic, commercial, caravan squabs, motorcycle seats, antiques, marine etc.
Phone or text Darron 021 584 221 or (09) 439 7994
Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
Avoid Drink Driving BE ThE SOBER D FOr a NIGhT
Livestock
DARGAVILLE SALE
Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/ restretching/garage carpet — Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413.
Thursday 29th March 2018
DENISE CLARK
A/C J J Elwin 50 x 20Mth Angus & Angus X Strs A/C SR & KR BIDDLES — Annual Draft 10 x Ang/Here X Wnr Strs 12 x Ang/Herae X Wnr Hfrs A/C RM & LJ VINCENT — Annual Draft 20 x Wnr B/Blue X Steer Calves 30 x Wnr B/BlueX Heifer Calves A/C CLIENTS 50 x Wnr W/F & Ang X Hfrs 40 x Wnr W/F & Ang X Bulls & Strs 20 x Wnr Frsn Bulls
NO TOE CUTTING IN APRIL Phone
09 439 6068
Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309
CONTACT Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Michael Younger 027 439 4023
WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09
439 2020
Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham
TOKATOKA
NORTHLAND DAIRY CATTLE FOR SALE View www.MyLivestock.co.nz for full listing details Listings NOR50103 NOR52026 NOR56098: SOLD NOR53151: 100 Jsy/Jsyx Cows Calving 1/7 NOR54796: 80 Frs/FrsX Cows DTC 15/7, Tailed with Hfd NOR55658: 145 FrsX Cows, DTC 20/5 IC to AI NOR54119: 55 Frs/FrsX IC Rec Heifers DTC 15/7 IC to Jsy NOR54129: 29 Frs/FrsX IC Rec Heifers DTC 15/7 NOR53966: 57 R1Yr Autumn Calvers, Sired by CRV bulls NOR54979: 110 Cow herd, DTC 20/7, Tailed with HFD NOR54051: 160 Cows 40 Yrs Closed herd NOR54049: Complete line of R2 Xbd Hfrs
WANTED 160-180 Spring calving Xbd herd, prefer IC to a beef sire Young IM Recorded Frs/FrsX Empty Cows R1Yr Recorded Dairy Heifers
Contact: Don McKenzie 021 754 174 Blair Sidwell 021 325 325 Jake Hamlin 027 520 1771
Property Maintenance 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd. 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. 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. PRESSURE WASHING, soft house wash, drives, paths, decks & more. FREE gutter cleaning with every house wash, phone Tony 022 311 8447. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
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March 27 - 2018
CLASSIFIEDS
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 3 April 2018 edition is 10am Thursday 29 March 2018
Property Maintenance
Situations Vacant
Dargaville Bobcat Services
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR NEW TRUSTEES
Any job big or small. We do them ALL
• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
Have you got a skill to share in governance? • Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust • The Tokatoka Foundation The trusts support people with intellectual disabilities. ALSO NEEDED • Kaipara Refuse Ltd Local refuse and recycling company are looking for NEW Directors. Email rob.kaipararefuse@xtra.co.nz with your contact details.
Phone or Txt Paul
027 271 2022 Situations Vacant APPRENTICESHIP – with leading local engineering company. The successful applicant will have a solid work ethic and a current drivers license. A pre training course and/or metalworking experience will be an advantage. To apply for this full time position please email your CV to batythomas@xtra.co.nz. WAITING STAFF/KITCHEN Hand wanted for customer service, till operation, dishwashing and delivery. Contact Vikram 021 0245 5576 - Shiraz Dargaville.
Norfolk Court Norfolk Court Home & Hospital Ltd
Resthome, Dementia & Hospital Care VOUNTEERS WANTED AT NORFOLK COURT HOME & HOSPITAL We are looking for people to assist with some day to day activities and tasks at our Rest Home, located in central Dargaville. If you enjoy spending time with the elderly, are responsible, can drive and have some time to support our work - please email or calls us (ask for John or Wendy) for a discussion. This is not a paid role but is rewarding and any costs are covered.
SELWYN PARK SCHOOL School Caretaker
35hours per week
An opportunity has arisen for a School Caretaker in Dargaville. The suitable applicant needs to be self- motivated with initiative and energy to make our school look stunning.
HIRING NOW
Full time intermediate level building professional to join busy Dargaville based company. Min. 2 years experience required. Could suit a current apprentice or someone returning to the trade. High level of motivation, physical fitness and work ethic required. Suitable remuneration for the successful applicant.
FCANZ accredited fencing contractor
Clinical Administrator, Dargaville We are currently seeking a Super Star Administrator to join our Mobile Nursing Team. The role is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, you will have above average skills in Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook. A working knowledge of clinical database products and previous experience working in the clinical services field, would be advantageous. We are looking for someone who has • Excellent Customer Service Skills • The ability to undertake general administration duties • Excellent communication and organisational skills, a team focussed attitude and the ability to take initiative • A good sense of humour, the ability to work to task and under time restraints, with a flexible attitude Applications close at 5.00pm on 4th April 2018 Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Apply in writing/email to Dallas Taylor: dallas.taylor@tehaoranga.co.nz Te Ha Oranga, PO Box 100, Dargaville
If you are committed to making a difference, take pride in your work and thrive on challenge, fun and variety in a supportive community, then this is the job for you. A trade background is very desirable but not necessary. Willingness to undergo a police vet is a requirement. Applications close Thursday 29th March 2018.
Apply in writing/email to: The Principal Selwyn Park School 38 Onslow Street Dargaville 0310 vern@sel-pk.ac.nz
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HAPPY
RESIDENTIAL MANAGER
We are looking for a skilled manager who has a passion for proving a fulfilling life for people with intellectual disabilities. Experience within the disability sector is preferable. The role’s duties include, but are not limited to: • Internal and External audit management. • Infection Control, Behaviour, Restraint • Co-ordinator. Quality Team Leader. • Staff Management i.e. rosters, performance, appraisals, coaching and mentoring. • Being part of an on-call roster. Personal Plan Management and engagement with all stakeholders. • Being an advocacy leader in ensuring our people have the same opportunities in life as anyone else.
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For a full job description, please contact Karen Duncan on 09 439 2140 or managerklsc@kaurilandsskills.co.nz
Situations Vacant
nwbuild@ubernet.co.nz or APPLICATIONS TREATED IN STRICT CONFIDENCE
Servicing Kaipara District
WRITER WANTED
This position is based in Dargaville where you can enjoy the close proximity of the West Coast and Kai Iwi Lakes. The Role involves maintenance, installation and automation activities. The successful applicant will have NZ registration with a practicing license, along with several years commercial and/or industrial experience. Additional experience in PLC programming, control systems and refrigeration would be an advantage. You will be well organised, reliable and able to work overtime as required. In return we offer a competitive remuneration of $60-$70K depending on experience, in a friendly work environment offering a wide range of challenges. If this sounds like you, please email your details including CV to: accounts@nwelectrical.co.nz
Skills, experience and attributes: - Full Licence - Be reliable and honest - Be drug free - Good health and physical fitness, some heavy lifting is required - Be willing to follow instructions and adhere to our health and safety policies - Knowledge of fencing is an advantage, ongoing training provided - Tractor/digger and ATV experience an advantage - Forestry experience is an advantage We are a Northland wide fencing business based in Tangiteroria. We have three fulltime crews covering the North. Completing various fencing jobs from lifestyle and subdivisional to large scale farm jobs and forestry fencing. Some travel is required from time to time to other areas, we have company vehicles to accommodate with this. If this sounds like you please call Phil 027 274 4188 or email CV to cpc.fencing@yahoo.co.nz
We are looking for a support worker to join our team. We need you on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9am-6pm. We support 20 amazing adults with intellectual disabilities to live a fulfilling life. Experience within the disability sector and managing challenging behaviours is preferable. There are opportunities for training and life-long qualifications within the sector if you are the successful candidate. The role’s duties also include, but are not limited to: • Supporting personal cares. • Supporting life-skills such as cooking, budgeting, managing conflict, safety and behaviour. • Reporting incidents, corrective actions and outcomes. • Supporting our people to experience new opportunities, including travelling to new places for holidays, going to events and being part of the community. • Being an advocate for people with disabilities. You must have a clean, full driver’s license, no criminal convictions and basic computer skills.
Contact Karen Duncan on 09 439 2140 or managerklsc@kaurilandsskills.co.nz
Situations Vacant
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REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN North West Electrical is a family owned and operated business with offices in Dargaville and South Auckland. We are very busy meeting the needs of industrial, commercial and rural clients.
We are seeking to employ experienced fencers or enthusiastic people wanting to learn the skill of fencing.
SUPPORT WORKER
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FULLTIME FENCERS REQUIRED
Vacancy
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Closing date for classified advertising for the 3 April 2018 edition is 10am Thursday 29 March 2018
Public Notices
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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.
FREE BRIDGE LESSONS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business - If you want to stop, maybe we can help. Meeting: Mondays & Thursdays. Phone 09 439 5248 or ladies call 020 4082 1373. ASSISTANCE OFFERED to help you with your tablet, phone or computer at SeniorNet Dargaville. For more info phone Heather 09 439 4452 or Dot 09 439 1711 or just come along to our open day on Monday 16th April at 1pm. Everyone welcome. FABULOUS AND free MoneyMates course Wednesdays 10-12.30 for six weeks. Help with mileage and childcare costs Phone 09 439 8592 for details. HAS GAMBLING taken over your life or the life of someone you know? GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS can help you take back your life. Gamblers Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. Gamblers Anonymous Meeting starting 16th April, 2018 Monday evenings - 7.00pm to 8.00pm Lighthouse Church, corner Parore and Normandy Road. Call Tom 027 514 6902 or Wini 021 433 113. KAIPARA BUDGETING Service, open 9-1, Monday to Friday, 80 Normanby Street, 09 439 8592.
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Hire or use FREE* when you buy or sell Real Estate with Gary Morris
RAFFLE WINNERS Groceries: 247, Kura Newell.
Call: 021 902 087
Cake: D Osbourne.
Email: gary@fnkaipara.co.nz
Many thanks to Countdown shoppers and to the volunteers.
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BOOKS@RUAWAI 5 Freyberg Rd, Ruawai
Come and try this wonderful game in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere at the Dargaville Contract Bridge Club. Lessons start 7.00pm Monday 9th April at the Memorial Park kiosk.
Inquiries to: Jacoba Puharich 09 439 7356, Sue Jensen 09 439 7671 or Neil Hearn 09 439 0520 Bridge - gym for the brain.
PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the Sports Northland has made an application to
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96 VICTORIA ST, DARGAVILLE
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Community Health Trust
HEALTH SHUTTLE Accessible Transport – We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments) For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013
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RGAVILLE
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The Northern Wairoa Boating Club are holding its annual regatta on the Northern Wairoa River, Dargaville area on Saturday 31st March 2018 from 9.30am to 5 pm. During this time there will be an uplift in the speed restrictions.
DRIVE PHONE FREE!
Public Notices
Public Notices
ATTENTION
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Kaihu under 18s are seeking players for the upcoming season. If you haven't already registered come along to training Thursdays 5.30pm at Dargaville High, contact Greg 027 258 9931 or Snow 021 439 644 or email newscapes@slingshot.co.nz
Looking for interested persons to put together a motorcycle club in Dargaville. Sorry, no patches or attitudes. Requirements are few. A motorbike or scooter able to do close to the speed limit. A sense of humour, no age barrier, learners welcome. Contact Stan 021 181 5087 or brokenwheel@ubernet.co.nz
Public notice
WKR + M DRAPER CO LTD of Kaiwaka, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of premises situated at 1957 SH1, Kaiwaka. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery/Delicatessen. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; – Monday to Sunday, 9.00am – 8.30pm 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 first publication of this notice.
have the following roads temporarily closed on the days and at the times set out below for the purpose of the Dargaville Veterinary Centre Run/Walk 2018. Victoria St (between Hokianga St & Normanby St) - Saturday 10 June 2018, 07.00am to 12.30pm Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4.00pm on Monday
TSUNAMI SIREN TESTING Northland’s network of tsunami sirens in coastal communities will be tested on Sunday, 1 April 2018.
10 April 2018.
Please note the change from the usual time on this occasion. The sirens will sound twice: at 12 midday for 10 minutes, and at 12.30pm for 30 seconds.
KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL
The twice-yearly checks are carried out at the beginning and end of daylight saving. A message will also be sent to users of the free Red Cross Hazard app.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RESOURCE CONSENT
Easter Hours: Good Friday closed, Saturday open 9–12, Sunday closed, Monday closed, Tuesday 9–12.
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Kaipara District Council has received the following application for Resource Consent. The application includes an assessment of environmental effects. You have the right to inspect a copy of the application at Kaipara District Council’s Customer Service Centres at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville and Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Application by: Josephine Kinsella and Raymond Siddalls Council Reference: RM 170514 Subject Site: 2183 Cove Road, Molesworth – Lot 1 DP 441951 (CFR 550807) Proposed Activity: The application has two components: 1) Land Use Consent to relocate two residential dwellings onto the site in breach of Rule 12.10.3a ‘Dwellings’ and Rule 2.10.12 ‘Relocation of Dwellings’ of the District Plan; and 2) Subdivision Consent to undertake a two‑lot non‑complying rural subdivision. Address for Service: Plan‑It Resource Consultants Limited, 122 Cape Hill Road, Pukekohe 2120 Making a submission Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the application relates that: (a) Adversely affects the environment; and (b) Does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition. To make a submission, simply post a written submission to Kaipara District Council, Unit 6, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or email rmanotified@kaipara.govt.nz by 4.00pm on Monday 23 April 2018. Submission forms are available at Council Offices or on the Council website www.kaipara. govt.nz. You must also serve a copy of your submission on Josephine Kinsella and Raymond Siddalls (the applicant) using the above address for service as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on Kaipara District Council.
For further information, go to www.nrc.govt.nz/tsunamisirens
WESTERN SHARKS VS HIKURANGI Spreading Northland Reserves VS Hikurangi - 6.30pm Williamson Contracting Premiers VS Hikurangi - 8.15pm
DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMIC COACHING INTERVIEWS
We would really like to see you at the Academic Coaching interviews on: Thursday 5th April (9am – 7pm) or Friday 6th April (9am – 3.15pm).
Thursday, 29 March 2018 Hikurangi 1, Hikurangi Proudly sponsored by Catherine Stewart Bayleys Real Estate MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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Book on-line at: www.schoolinterviews.co.nz with unique Code hcppy. Alternatively, contact the school office 09 439 7229 or email office@darghigh.school.nz. Please be aware that the school will be closed for instruction on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th April to enable these interviews to take place.
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458 BAYLYS COAST ROAD, DARGAVILLE
HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO
PRIVACY, VIEWS & LOCATION
100 M TO THE CENTRE OF TOWN!
DON’T MISS THE BOAT
LARGE BEACH HOUSE
Lifestyle property with large 1970s 3 bedroom home. Open plan living area, decks off 2 sides, plus a conservatory, roomy double internal garaging, town water and tar seal to the gate. Separate single car shed & workshop. Large dam all on 7.83 hectares (19 acres) of land.
This 1.1Ha block has a mixed zoned title, commercial at the front and residential for the remainder. Good rolling contour, nice bush area, north facing, perfect for many things. Come and have a look. Building covenants apply.
Well-presented property on 4.6 acres (approx.) features a 3 bedroom sun drenched home, open plan living with polished concrete floors, en-suite, freestanding fireplace plus a north facing deck. Also has a double garage, established grounds and a great outlook over the surrounding farmlands.
RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3948
GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2061
CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS3809
Enjoy beachside living here at Pahi enjoying absolutely stunning water views. Character cottage style 305 sqm home, very spacious living areas, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car garaging. Next to Pahi Reserve, so close to boat ramp. 675 sqm site, no lawns to mow. Lock and leave. View by Appointment - Phone Rhoda now! RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 or 09 431 6912 WEB ID MRE2136
36 LOGAN STREET, DARGAVILLE
HEATLEY ROAD, WHAKAPIRAU
GREAT FIRST HOME
COASTAL BLOCK
BUILD OR CROP IT - YOU CHOOSE
9.5 HA GRAZING OR CROPPING LAND
This is a great first home or investment property and features a good sized lounge, open plan with dining & kitchen, 3 good sized bedrooms, bathroom with shower over bath and separate toilet. Deck between the house and garage and a small deck off the lounge. 10mx6m 2 car garage with concrete floor, power & workshop. Flat section of 898sqm. RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3921
his 6.32Ha block is right on the Kaipara Harbour waters edge. It boasts a lovely private setting with a pond and harbour, all on your doorstep. Build here, run some stock, plant until your heart is content, fish every day and live the Kaipara dream. Building covenants do apply.
Located just on the outskirts of Ruawai or a 25 minute drive from Dargaville is 8 acres (3.34ha approx.) of flat land that is fully fenced and has a great rural outlook in every direction. Has been grazing stock and growing Kumara´s in the past so options here are aplenty.
GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE2135
CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS3869
9 Ha (approx. 22 acres) of generously contoured land on two levels, currently in grass, rich in clover. All day sun. Picturesque views to farms and native bushland. Total blank canvas for someone to create a beautiful lifestyle or suitable for cropping. 17 Ha next door also for sale. Buy one or buy both! RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRU2142
49 GREY STREET, DARGAVILLE
$288,000 86 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO
$250,000 49 PIRIKA STREET, DARGAVILLE
$250,000 ROBERTSON ROAD, RUAWAI
$595,000 8 FENWICKS POINT ROAD, PAHI
$175,000+GST (if any) 77 SWAMP ROAD, PAPAROA
$549,000 GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, PAPAROA
$795,000
$375,000
$210,000 164 KOMITI ROAD, TINOPAI
$210,000
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MAUNGATUROTO COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT
TRANQUIL LIFESTYLE BLOCK
TINOPAI SECTION
Well presented 4 bedroom family home with modern, sunny kitchen and open plan dining area. Separate lounge with large picture window and polished floors. Family bathroom with bath and separate shower. Happy tenant paying $310pw and loves her house.
This commercial property offers four possible income opportunities with 3 retail/office spaces as well as 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom residential accommodation on 2 levels. Two of the three ground floor areas are currently tenanted. The three premises share a communal kitchen and two toilets. A private court yard offers a shared outdoor space. KARYN HODGSON Mob 029 7799 019 WEB ID MC2113
This 8000m2 (approx) picturesque lifestyle block comes new to the market with new fencing and a patch of your own private bush. A small stream runs along the bottom of the bush. Gently sloping, it is only approximately 7.5 kilometres to Maungaturoto and 1 kilometre from the Paparoa Golf Club for the keen golfer. TONY NORTHCOTT Mob 021 831 864 WEB ID MRE2130
A rare find these days. 809m2 (approx) section located opposite the wharf and boat ramp in Tinopai. A perfect spot to camp or to build. Fish from wharf or launch your boat just over the road. A perfect spot to watch the comings and goings on the water. Secure this spot for the up and coming summer season. SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2054
MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3932
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110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto
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