Kaipara Lifestyler, March 31 2015 by Integrity Community Media

March 31 2015

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During April 2015.

Winston’s win finds local support “I will set about to ensure the promises that were discussed in the campaign are delivered,” is Winston Peter’s pledge in his first week as the MP for Northland, and a straw poll of local reaction to his election is generally favourable.

Deputy PM ‘impressed’ by visit

Dargaville and the wider Kaipara form a “vibrant community of resilient people” …

 Manuel Tohu

 Jo from the Shoe Box

 Saeed and Mustafa Hoque

 Jill Spence

 Selwyn Graham

 Anneke from Moa

Mr Peters is basking in a 4,000plus majority over defeated national newcomer, Mark Osbourne, and perhaps typically, the new electorate incumbent

used the ‘royal we’ when approached by the Lifestyler. “We are very grateful for those that voted for us and for those that didn’t,

we will work hard to gain their trust. This campaign was not about political parties, it was about Northland and its people,” he said.

Dreaming big

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After an extensive period of renovation and upgrades…

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The Kaipara Lifestyler is published with pride by NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, a privately owned Kaipara company. Phone: 09 439 6933 or 0800 466 793 • Fax: 09 439 6930 Email: info@thelifestyler.co.nz • Postal Address: PO Box 474, Dargaville Physical Address: Lifestyler House, 107 River Road, Dargaville General Manager: Deb Wright | 021 639 696 Kaipara Lifestyler Editor at large: Paul Campbell 09 439 6933 Editorial: Joanne Speechly Andy Bryenton Ann Morgan Ayla Miller Brian Eastwood

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 Stuart McCully from Dargaville, in Scamp, came away with the John Kerssen memorial trophy during the Northern Wairoa Boating Club Seagull Poker Run. The straight line race was won by Paul Gilchrist in Salty Dog from Snells beach, Leon Talic in Zrak from Auckland came second and third was Bob Hogg in C-Gull from Kaitaia.

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 The Kauri Coast four wheel drive club invited members from other 4WD clubs on a beach trip along Ripiro Beach from Baylys Beach to Pouto Lighthouse. “We had a great group of people, who were all amazed at what a beautiful coastline we have,” said organiser Serena Carran. “It was a bright sunny day, with spectacular views over the Kaipara Harbour.”

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 Dargaville Intermediate students learn about early settler life at Honeycroft Pioneers during their biannual school camp. Students slept in tents at the Dargaville Museum grounds, made billy tea, practised waka ama at Kai Iwi Lakes and visited a modern farm, amongst many other educational activities. “The aim of the camp was to learn more about the local area,” said principal Brendan Lucich.

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Deputy PM ‘impressed’ by visit

Community feedback for council

Dargaville and the wider Kaipara form a “vibrant community of resilient people” according to deputy prime minister, Bill English who visited the town and the offices of NorthSouth Multi Media, publishers of the Kaipara Lifestyler, last week.

 by Ann Morgan

 From left: Allan Mortensen, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English, Ray Avery, Deb Wright and Neil Clement outside the NorthSouth Multi Media office

Mr English took time out from campaigning in the Northland by-election to talk to publisher Allan Mortensen, general manager Deb Wright and to meet many members of staff. “He was accompanied by Hawke’s Bay MP Todd Muller and the local National campaign manager, Neil Clements,” said Ms Wright. “They were all enthusiastic about what we were doing as a locally-based national publisher, with six regional rural newspapers covering both the North and South islands, and where we are heading, and that translated to the wider town and district.” Mr English said he was impressed with what he had seen and experienced on his wider walkabout in Dargaville. Mr Mortensen took the opportunity to lobby the finance minister. “I said we would like to see the government put more effort into systems and services to make the town become more self-sustaining.” In an interview with the Kaipara Lifestyler Internet TV channel, KLTV, Mr English said he’d been impressed by his stopover. “I’ve met some very resilient people and running a business in the Kaipara

is something you’ve got to be pretty committed too, particularly at a time when the dairy payout is down. Also, businesses here are often dealing with external pressures — the Internet and so on — but the people I’ve met are very committed and very capable, and that’s what keeps a town and the surrounding district serviced.” He added that there were opportunities for jobs in the district. “But rather than bolt on something that doesn’t work in the local culture here, particularly around primary production, growing of tourism is where the opportunities are to create jobs.” 

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Kaipara District Council held a week long community planning exercise giving the community the opportunity to have their say on what they want and need in the area.

 Acting chief executive Jill McPherson with John Vuletich at the idea’s wall in the KDC popup shop

“We created the pop-up shop as a place for people to come and discuss their ideas,” said community facilitator Darlene Lang. “There was no agenda, it was simply two questions, what do you like and what do you want to change.” Acting chief executive, Jill McPherson, said it was a great way to engage with people. “The community don’t want much, they are very happy. They want the footpaths and roads to be good and to beautify the area. It is clear they want to get involved and do things

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themselves with our backing and they don’t expect everything on a plate. “There is plenty of enthusiasm and people just want to get on with things. “Our financial situation is slowly improving but there are priorities like roads and we need to get the basics right for the community first. We feel bad saying there isn’t the funding for projects but we need to be careful with rates. “The suggestions have made us think of other ways to do things that the council can get behind and help the community with.” 

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Dreaming big

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Braving the shave

 by Ayla Miller

ANZ Bank has delivered dreams to the Northern Wairoa Cricket club and Dargaville High School Cricket teams as part of their ‘Field Your Dreams’ initiative, unveiling new club facilities.

 Fourteen-year-olds Cheyanne Craft, Holly Anderson and Jessika Grigg shaved their heads on Saturday, March 28, during the Kaiwaka Primary School Gala Day to raise funds for Shave for a Cure, which supports Leukaemia and blood cancer patients and their families. “The event went really well,” said Holly’s mum Cheryl Anderson. “I’m really proud of the girls. They raised around $2,000 in total. They were a bit nervous. As teenage girls they are fond of their hair but feedback from the crowd was that they look great.”

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 Curtis Gaylor and Dion Nash at the unveiling of the Northern Wairoa and Dargaville High School cricket club facilities sponsored by ANZ

The Dream Big plan enabled Dargaville High School to move an existing prefab building next to the cricket nets and close to the wicket on the school grounds. “Sport Northland initiated this as a way to link up the school and the club,” says Head of Sports, Curtis Gaylor. “It will give the team a bit of an identity and we can host visiting teams properly as we now have changing rooms and hot water available.” Principal, David Bargh says the facilities will be a place Northern Wairoa Cricket can call home. “I really want a great relationship between the school and the club where there are positive outcomes for both parties.

“It means our students, who are keen on cricket, can have a central focus point. “It also means some of the club members will be able to coach students where they can see they are a part of something, because there is a physical entity to it.” The facilities have been named the Ross Condon Pavillion, after a life member of the cricket club. Dion Nash, ex-New Zealand cricketer and a former Dargaville High School student added: “This is how you truly sponsor something. This is how you get into the community and ten years from now who knows what will come out of this. It is by planting these seeds that things will grow.” 

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Planning ten years ahead

• Whangarei District Council proposing a 9 per cent rate increase next year, Just three years ago the Kaipara District and then falling, with debt increasing Council was known as the poorest to $160 million by 2025. performing Council in New Zealand at getting its Plans and Annual Reports • Far North District Council proposing done on time. This year we jumped up average rate increases of around 6 per to second best - the second Council in cent for each of the next three years, New Zealand to get its Draft Long Term with debt increasing to $140 million by 2025. Plan out for consultation. The formal feedback period for our Draft Plan closed last Friday. Over the past month we have held community meetings throughout the District, to explain and hear feedback on this Draft Plan and to meet members of our many communities. Thank you for your engagement.

Road works catch up

In April we will be hearing from those who have indicated that they wish to provide verbal feedback. We will then consider the matters that have been raised, and prepare to get the Long Term Plan finalised. We will formally resolve to adopt a final Plan on 30 June 2015. This will then set us on the journey that takes us through the next ten years – from July 2015 to June 2025.

With this money to hand, we have been catching up with the deferred work. Thus you may have observed much more work underway on our Council roads than is normal. Our capital works programme is now approximately eighty percent complete. Next summer we will be fully up to date.

In a financial sense, we have forecast average rate increases in Kaipara of 3.67 per cent annually for the next decade. Our Council’s debt requirement is forecast to move down to $60 million by 2025, from its peak in 2012 of $80 million.

In 2013, we deferred several million dollars of road works when a large number of property owners were withholding their rates. Most of these property owners have now brought their rates up to date.

Rate Arrears We are pleased to report that the number of property owners holding back on paying rates as a protest over matters past has decreased significantly. We have lodged notices in the District Court against most of those still holding back, and of these, forty-two have filed statements of defence. The District Court will hear the first of these at the end of June.

This is a good financial outlook for Kaipara. It compares with our On another, though related matter, neighbouring Council proposals, as inspite of our many requests to the follows: Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association to withdraw their Appeal • Auckland Council’s average rate against the High Court decisions in revenues forecast to increase 3.5 per 2014 around the Judicial Review, they cent annually, with debt increasing. are continuing with their Appeal. This will be heard in August this year.

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All aboard the Northern Wairoa

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Winston’s win finds local support

The Northern Wairoa Boating Club regatta will be held on Saturday, April 4 with racing starting at approximately 11.30am.

Registrations close at 11am at the clubrooms on the day with the entry fee $30 per boat, including two meal tickets. Launch races are one lap of the course and runabout races are two laps, with prizes for first, second and third in all races. All cups will be held at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club. “Everyone is welcome to come along for the day and

utilise our clubrooms and see what we have to offer. “Enjoy the view of the river and join in the community fun,” says club commodore Kelly Hansen. There will be an ‘Up River Cruise’ on Sunday, April 5 and all boats are welcome to join in. For enquiries phone Kelly Hansen 021 122 8136 or Roxanne Kelly 021 137 7594. 

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The poll aftermath will see Mark Osbourne back at his old job. “My immediate future is back with the Far North District Council. I am a strategic asset manager and will carry on in that role. In respect of 2017, it is a party decision who will be the candidate but if I can make a positive contribution I would enjoy the privilege to be the Northland candidate again if the opportunity arises,” he said. After the vote, Dargaville’s Manuel Tohu, was hopeful for the future. “Now that Winston is in, we might get something done for our area because the government hasn’t been taking any notice of Northland at all,” he said. Jo Duder from the Shoe Box: “I am really happy Winston won, he ran a really good campaign and it will make National sit back and think about this area. I think there will be more positivity around the area.” Simone from Witch clothing added, “Good on Winston, it will give National something to have a whinge about.”

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Anneke, from Moa: “I think it was the right result, Winston won’t be able to magically fix things but there was no other choice but to send National and Labour a message. “They don’t deserve our votes, they have had a chance for years and years to do things here and they haven’t.” Selwyn Graham: “A lot of the things that were put forward by the district council and the regional council got squashed but hopefully Winston will put them forward again,” while Jill Spence added: “I don’t know if Dargaville will benefit but it’s a shake up. “I hope what Winston says will work. It wasn’t what I hoped for but I am happy with it anyway.” Rounding out local reaction was Saeed Hoque. “I think there is healthy competition. Sometimes change is good. I’m hoping there will be benefits for Dargaville, such as more funding and economic development. It is good to have different viewpoints.” 

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“We were thrilled with the turnout with all tickets sold, and a great day was enjoyed on the Kaipara harbour,” said club commodore, Mike Donald. The post competition prizegiving and hangi saw Mike (left) with Lee Healey, presenting the Robyn Healey Memorial Trophy for the heaviest snapper caught by a club member, to local stalwart, Barry Mockett. There were also prizes for the heaviest kahawai, gurnard, shark and stingray, and goodies galore for the youngsters on the boats. “We re-invented the contest a year ago and this year proves it is going from strength to strength,” said Mike, who hails from Maungaturoto Auto Centre. “We’ve already had return promises, and club membership inquiries are welcome.” 

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Fun for young and old in April There’s fun for the whole family this April in Dargaville, kicking off with something for the kids, and finishing up with a rare treat for the grown ups. Bunny business The month kicks off in fine fashion with what has become a yearly tradition — the annual Easter celebration for Kaipara kids and their families at the Aratapu Tavern. Last year saw a festive day of easter egg hunting, bunny costumes, games and fun, and this year promises even more. Expect prizes, a lolly scramble and plenty of Easter

enjoyment from 12 noon on Saturday the 4th. Kiwi music legends Perhaps the biggest entertainment news we’ve seen for the last year or more — Kiwi music legends Herbs will be playing a single live show in Dargaville, on no less an occasion than the ANZAC centenary eve. The iconic reggae combo penned some of

the nation’s most enduring hit songs, including ‘Long ago’, and team-ups with Dave Dobbyn ‘Slice of Heaven’ and Annie Crummer ‘See what love can do’. This may prove to be their last tour ever, so the chance to catch up with Herbs at the Northern Wairoa Hotel on a holiday weekend is absolutely unmissable. These heavyweights of the local music scene have won three album of the year awards, topped the singles

chart, and provided the soundtrack not only to classic local movies and television shows, but also to political events of great significance, such as their massive support of our anti-nuclear stance. It’s fitting that on the eve of the ANZAC day centennial, this band, famed for their peaceful stance, will play beneath the shadow of the Rainbow Warrior’s masts. 

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Stuart McCully was the oldest contestant in the Northern Wairoa Boating Club Seagull race on the weekend and at 91, he won the John Kerssens Memorial trophy in the poker run event. He is no stranger to boats, the water or the motor. He collects and restores outboard motors and gets out on the water when he can to enjoy the freedom they bring. “I was restoring old cars as a hobby but as I got older the parts were getting

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Dargaville panelbeater Peter Fowlie has seen a lot of change in the trade over his years behind the tools. Starting out as an apprentice at the age of 15, Peter came up through the ranks the old fashioned way, committing four years of his time to studying what was then still called ‘coachbuilding’ — a term reminiscent of custom supercar makers like Bertone in Italy. Here in New Zealand, panelbeating and coachbuilding meant keeping cars which are now classics — such as the HQ Holden and Chrysler Charger — in top condition. Leading was still used in the absence of fillers, and often whole panels were re-crafted by hand, meticulously hammered into shape to ensure a perfect fit. These days, more often than not, panels can be sourced inexpensively to replace any which have suffered damage. But one thing remains the same — when the worst happens, people like to know that their precious vehicle is in the best hands. Peter has operated his Dargaville workshop for close to two decades, and is a trusted figure in the local auto trade. He still takes the same exacting

approach to every job, as he learned during his days as an apprentice. But he’s also taken change in his stride, adapting to the new materials and design of modern cars to provide a full service. Equally at home fitting a new bumper to a late-model van as he is carefully restoring a custom panel on a 1970s classic, this skilled technician has quietly built up a loyal clientele. And while one can’t help but feel a little bit of sympathetic pain when looking at the dings, dents, scratches and scrapes waiting to be smoothed out, the finished product — old or new — is always immaculate. Many of these repairs are able to be covered by insurance, but Peter still receives calls to appraise full restoration jobs, where his ‘old school’ skills are an invaluable aid. Technology moves fast in the automotive trade, but some things stand the test of time. Driving away with your damaged car looking like new still puts a smile on people’s faces, techniques notwithstanding. 

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Real estate figures First National has released figures showing there was a 40 per cent rise in sales volume in Northland in February, with volumes rising by 89 per cent in Kerikeri and by over 50 per cent in Whangarei City and Otamatea County.

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As businesses construct their new budgets for a fresh fiscal year, it’s a good time to assess the image they portray to their customers. This is especially true in hardworking, often messy trades such as engineering and auto repair, where oil, dirt, dust, grease and other fluids can quickly make a mess of even the most assiduously laundered pair of overalls. Add in high-vis workwear, heavy duty trousers and shirts to the mix, and the cost of buying and laundering a whole operation’s worth of garments suddenly

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 7 April 2015 edition is 10am, Thursday 2 April 2015. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

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Nurseries & Plants

BRAKE PADS for all makes and models. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

DEBT RECOVERY — 30 years’ experience in Credit Management at your side, if you have overdue debts. Can also assist with retention of Profit. Contact Paul on 021 758 354 or email paulk@IRG.org.nz.

COMBER & SEYMOUR - We wish to advise our valued customers that Grant Low has purchased our plumbing business Comber & Seymour Ltd. We highly recommend Grant for his quality workmanship & customer service. We thank you for your continuous support over the past 35 years & for your kind wishes after my recent accident - Roger Seymour & Directors.

NEW LOCATION Babylon Coast Gardens ltd will be selling native plants from I-Deal Demo in Gladstone St Dargaville on Fridays and Saturdays (excluding Easter long weekend). You can still visit the Nursery on Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Please phone to make an appointment first. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223, email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz or go to www.babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. CRUZ ROOF Racks. Spanish designed and made, available from Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219 DRY FIREWOOD for sale. $75+gst/mtr. 2 mtr minimum. Pine/Macrocarpa mix. Free delivery Ruawai, Paparoa and Maungaturoto areas. Call Glenn 021 983 734 for your order. FISHING ROD and reel sale. Still some bargains left, be quick. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT: help to get your chores done so you have time for yourself. Everyday P A 027 626 9687

Counselling CILLA KAISER MNZAC REG. NURSE — Counselling in Mangawhai. Specialising in relationships, grief, depression, trauma, ill health, redundancy. Phone 09 432 3216 or 021 244 7094. Email: cillak@onyxx.co.nz or visit www.talkingworks.co.nz

Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.

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VEGE & FLOWER SEEDLINGS. Kale, Pak Choi, Wong Bok, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauli, Lettuce, Silverbeet, Celery, Leeks & Spring Onions. Large variety of Herbs, Flower Carpet Roses & Alstroemerias. “Well grown plants produce good fruit”. Ruawai Corner Place Nursery, Ph: 439 2115.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER March 31 - 2015

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 7 April 2015 edition is 10am, Thursday 2 April 2015. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Property Maintenance

Situations Vacant

Nurseries & Plants

Got2Go

Dargaville Bobcat Services Got2Go Any job big or small. We do them ALL

Plants

AUTUMN SALES Tuff locally grown Trees,

DARGAVILLE CLUB Secretary-Treasurer Part-time Paid Position Hours to Suit Applications to:

Shrubs & Grass.

READY NOW! • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Post Hole Borer • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022

$1-$6.00 Some Free plants too 9–4pm Wednesday to Sunday

55 West Coast Rd Te Kopuru

09 439 5556

President of Dargaville Club PO Box 147, Dargaville, 0310. Applications close on 3rd April, 2015.

Work Wanted CAREGIVER FOR the elderly, available Mon - Fri in Dargaville area. Mature woman, references to date. Please phone 439 8283

Property Maintenance

DENISE CLARK

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

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Septic Tank Services CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service. Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Phone Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray.co.nz. Code Compliant. EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. KAIPARA LIFESTYLE Block owners, need your septic tank cleaned? Ph Magic Property Services 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. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. SEPTIC TANK cleaning. For all your tank cleaning requirements phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

Situations Vacant FOR LEASE Workshop premises ideal for keen Automotive Mechanic - Adjacent to GAS station, Paparoa Village. Ready to walk in, set up and start your business. Fantastic and rare opportunity. Floor area 15mx10m with 3 bays. Car hoist, benches, separate amenities. Parking space at rear. Available after 31st March 2015. Ph 09 431 6302 or 021 148 0880.

CIRCULAR DELIVERY. Reliable people required to deliver mailers into household letterboxes in all areas of Dargaville. Call Wendy 439 7511 or 021 118 4898

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WKR + M DRAPER COMPANY LIMITED of 497 Tara Road, RD2 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 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka also known as Kaiwaka Cheese Shop. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are:

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A.G.M.

Friday 10th April 2015 at 7pm 241 Victoria Street. Entertainment to follow. BYO drinks All Welcome.

9am - 8.30pm, Monday to Sunday. The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, Hokianga Road, Dargaville, or unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 24th March 2015.

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties

GUIDE

Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami

Screening Now

K A I PA R A Family & Sexual Violence Support Services • 24/7 Crisis Support • A confidential, safe, supportive environment to talk • Emergency Housing or assistance with relocation • Prevention Education, Parenting & Empowerment programmes • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling, ACC Sensitive Claims

Phone 24/7: 09 439 6070 or National Help Line: 0800 88 33 00 Office hours: 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday Office: 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

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Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

The Rt Hon Bill English

The Rt Hon Bill English: The minister talks to KLTV about his time in the Kaipara

KLTV News ep.7

Local cricket dream comes true, Bet Nelly spreads her wings and your local what’s on guide.

Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933. FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

Make sure your fireplace is safe this winter. Call Plumbing & Heating Centre to arrange a chimney clean and a firebox inspection today! Plumbing and Heating Centre 09 439 6123 • 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Holy Trinity Anglican Church Holy week and Easter Day Services

Maundy Service 6pm, Good Friday 10am, Sunday 10am Family Eucharist.

All welcome

TTTWON AGM Te Taitokerau Tangata Whai Ora Network is holding its AGM at 73 Water Street Whangarei 24th April 2015 at 11.30am All members welcome

SMOKE ALARMS Save Lives BE FIRE SAFE

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Homekills

Sheep Shearing ANY SIZE flock. Top quality job, good rates. Phone Rob 027 209 0942.

Public Notices

KLTV News ep.6

This week we look at the Dargaville Business Forum and other news from the Kaipara

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March 31 - 2015 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

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Tangiteroria 2964 State Highway 14

Pastoral Fattening Land

Auction

29.22Ha with 170m² home, 4 bedroom plus office. Roll up your sleeves and go to work on this property. Paddocks and home need some TLC, There are some storage sheds that need work so if you’re looking to add to your farm or starting a new, this could be the property for you. 5 minutes north of Tangiteroria.

Thursday 30 April 12.00pm | at property Open Home Sunday 5 April 2015 1.30pm–2.30pm Sunday 12th April 2015 1.30pm–2.30pm Sunday 19th April 2015 1.30pm–2.30pm Thursday 30th April 2015 at 11am-12pm

Ray White Dargaville

5 HAIMONA STREET, DARGAVILLE

$259,000 75 JELLICOE ROAD, RUAWAI

• 3 double bedrooms • Single carport • 1 bathroom • North facing deck • 3 bay garage • 1300 sqm corner section Great Location at a great price. Situated handy to Horse Shoe cafe, all schools & Kauri Coast Rest Home.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID Rjs3330

18 KAURI STREET

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20522 | 09 439 7575

REAA2008

SPACE AND LOCATION

$169,000 SUNSET WEST, BAYLYS BEACH

MAROPUI SETTLEMENT ROAD, KAIHU $545,000

A PLACE TO CALL HOME...

2 YEARS TO SETTLE & CONSTRUCTION FINANCE AVAILABLE

MAROPIU SETTLEMENT GEM

Sound and tidy 3 bedroom home. Well presented solid weather board with recently decorated interior. Large sunny open plan kitchen/dining/living room which receives all day sun. Economical and functional kitchen with new dishwasher. All insulated with a good wood burner for those cooler nights.

Sections available now from priced $69,000 with power, phone & town water at the boundary. Within walking distance are the beach, shop and Funky Fish cafe with the golf course just up the road. Motivated vendor also has finance terms available, 20% deposit now with settlement in 2 years.

Situated 25 kms north of Dargaville, this large family home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office, open plan kitchen/ dining/lounge. Internal access from the double garage, plus farm buildings. 9 acres, 3.75 hectares more or less

MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3284

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS559

SELMA PETERS 021 828 402 WEB ID RJRU3450

$399,000 62 NORTON ST, TE KOPURU

$230,000 107 RANFURLY ST, DARGAVILLE

$200,000 HUGE RENTAL SHORTAGE

CHARMING HAVEN

LADY IN WAITING..

WELL LOOKIE HERE

ACROSS THE KAIPARA

This 3 bedroom family home features open plan living, new bathroom, carpet, tiles, stove and has been fully repainted on the inside plus has a free standing fireplace. The property is fully fenced, has a single attached lockup garage and is handy to all schools, hospital and the medical centre.

Both Maungaturoto & Dargaville are seriously short of good rentals for great tenants. If you have a farm house, residential home or a beach house that is empty and not making you $$$$$ call us now and ask for the Property Manager

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3424

Character bungalow looking for a new beginning. Original exterior features with assorted outbuildings all on a 2638m2 (approx) section. Large sun filled living area with a freestanding wood burner with wetback. Solar hot water system, en suite with spa bath. Water supply is both tank and bore. Assorted fruit trees MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID Rjs3415

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS3461

DARGAVILLE 09 439 7295 MAUNGATUROTO 09 431 1016

• 5 bedrooms • 1.5 Bathrooms & 2 WC • Large modern kitchen • 2 x Single Garage • Spacious separate lounge • 2 carports • Elevated east facing deck Spacious home nestled on 2136 sqm established grounds.

2358 PAPAROA-OAKLEIGH RD

$220,000 1 OXFORD ST, WHAKAPIRAU

$425,000 1667 PUKEHUIA ROAD, DARGAVILLE $1,975,000 266 PAHI RD, PAHI

$349,000

CHARACTER IN THE COUNTRY

FRONT SEATS AT THE BEACH

DRY STOCK FINISHING FARM

LIFESTYLE STARTER

1990´s board and batten home with decks on easy care site. Separate triple bay concrete floor garage with extra space for workshop and storage. Has a friendly homely feel. Large attic room upstairs with raised ceiling. 4-claw bath and sep shower. 10 mins drive to Paparoa, 40 mins to Whangarei. MRE1671

If you wish to be down by the water, here´s your opportunity! Historically this 341 m2 site was the old seaside shop, but for many years now been enjoyed as a quaint beachside retreat with a little private garden, 3 bdm 60´s kiwi bach, boasting front row seat views straight ahead to the water. Call Rhoda to view! MRE1697 RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

345.12 ha’s rolling contour with some river flats. 3 stand wool shed with adjoining sheep yards, 3 bay shed with attached stables. Excellent cattle yards recently rebuilt. Very good 7 wire post & batten fencing. Stock water is dam water. The property has been regularly fertilised. Tidy 3 bedroom split level home, open plan kitchen/dining room, separate lounge. SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRU1692

This is a real little gem for the beginner lifestyle. A renovated 2 bedroom timber cottage with wrap around decks looking out over the Kaipara harbour. A nice dam out over by the pine trees & enough space for some chooks & cattle, yet still close enough to the shops & boat ramp you wont get bored.

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

www.roperandjones.co.nz

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE1687

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008