Kaipara Lifestyler, March 7 2012 by Integrity Community Media

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March 7 2012

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A $40 million dollar question by Paul Campbell

The Auditor-General is to review the decision-making, ﬁnancial and contract processes used for the Ecocare Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme, with an initial meeting this week between the parties involved

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The meeting at Kaiwaka will involve the Auditor-Generals’ department, the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association executive, Kaipara Mayor, Neil Tiller, council chief executive, Steve Ruru, and community activists, Clive Boonham and John Dickie. At the meeting, the chairman of the MRRA, Bruce Rogan, will raise his private concerns that some $40 million appears to be unaccounted for by the Kaipara District Council in the EcoCare scheme, for which council now says the debt stands at $63 million. Council has levied over $9 million in rates, which have since been found to be invalid, and are the subject of a threatened rates strike by Mangawhai residents. “I would expect any inquiry to encompass this concern I have over some $40 million that seems to be missing. The investigation by the Auditor-General must uncover what happened, otherwise there will be no point in conducting an investigation,” Mr Rogan said. “My own opinion, not necessarily that of the MRRA, is that something like $40 million has disappeared without trace. It could have been spent on contractors, consultants and lawyers, Auditor-General to review Mangawhai wastewater system finances but that can’t explain why a scheme that has optimistically been valued at $35 million — and a local engineer says “Both the council and the community of Mangawhai have something like $20 million would be a more reasonable estimate — questions and concerns that really need to be addressed at a has cost over $70 million to build.” grass roots level. I have every conﬁdence that the review will be Commenting on Mr Rogan’s claim, the corporate services comprehensive and provide insight into what happened and how manager for the KDC, Barbara Ware, said it was the purpose of the council needs to improve. investigation to highlight any such problem. “The review will also provide the independent investigation into the issues affecting council that members of the Mangawhai “We would expect that this review by Audit New Zealand would community have been seeking for some time. identify if any money had gone missing.” Mayor Neil Tiller has welcomed the intervention by the ‘‘We at council know we need to own the problems, but I say to those Auditor-General. who raised the concerns, let’s look to the solutions together.”

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Shearing at the top Ruawai shearer Rowand Smith has taken third place against world-wide competition in the Golden Shears Open ﬁnal at the World Shearing Championships in Masterton

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At the grand final showdowns last Saturday night, Rowland was pipped for the two top places, despite being a stong favourite with wins in seven different competitions over the past five weeks leading up to the final.

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In the Open contest, shearers had to shear 20 sheep against the clock and in the all-kiwi result, Napier’s John Kirtkpatrick was first in 16min 8.967sec, Waipawa’s Cam Ferguson second in 17min 16.884sec, and Rowland Smith, faster at 16min 37.881sec, but losing points on quality. The finals contest attracted Prime Minister, John Key, and Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, and more than 600 competitors representing 25 countries participating over the four days of shearing and woolhandling contests. “The last time Masterton hosted the World Shearing Championships in 1996, just 13 countries were entered, making this the biggest world championships New Zealand had ever experienced,” said Golden Shears president, Mavis Mullins. The last world champs held in Wales in 2010 saw the New Zealand flag flying high after the Kiwis won three of the six events

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Field Days deﬁes the weather Despite a storm front which had Field Days’ organisers contemplating a shortened programme and early closure, this year’s event once again survived the vagaries of the weather, to the extent that there was a record number of visitors through the gates on Friday March 2 Over the three days of the event, there were 25,278 people through the gate — 7117 on Thursday, 9294 on Friday and 8867 on Saturday. “We were delighted we broke gate attendance numbers on Friday and that Saturday’s results exceeded expectations considering the weather that had been forecast,” said president Lew Duggan. “The organisers have already put their order in for sunshine in 2013.”

There are so many reasons already to visit the weekly Riverside Produce Markets — fresh veges, succulent fruit, the best of local seafood, and a range of cheeses and deli products which would be the envy of any gourmand

Major winners at this year’s field days included the Best Indoor Site Award, to Tongue Hammer Food Ltd; Best Outdoor Site Award to Hynds Pipe Systems and Best New Exhibitor Award to Woodcraft Creations. The major gate prize winners were John Next year’s event will be held on February Constantino, Rural, THE whileSUPPORT the Lifestyle prize WE APPRECIATE AND COMMITMENT TO YOUR LOCALLY 28, and March 1 and 2. went to Lana Hodges. OWNED AND OPERATED HOME AWAY FROM HOME. (italics) The committee would appreciate feedback CARER SUPPORT “The Field Days’ committee has issued from exhibitors and the visiting public and CARE a RESPITE ‘thank you’ to the many volunteers and comments can be sent to Northland Field DAY CARE helpers that have made this event such a Days, PO Box 103, Dargaville or email: info@ YPD success. ( YOUNGThis PERSONS UNDER 65and YRS) great is our –28th event northlandfielddays.co.nz. PRIVATE the fifth onREHABILITATION this site. Our thanks also to the PERMANENT CARE residents of Awakino Point East Road for your REGISTERED NURSE patience again this year.”/ DOCTOR ON DUTY OR ON CALL 24/7 PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT VACCANCIES – SUBSIDIES

But the organisers of Dargaville’s most popular Thursday fixture aren’t content to rest on their laurels — this year promises new stalls, more entertainment, more fun and the chance to win some very tasty prizes as the popular local market kicks into high gear. There’s also an interactive community focus coming to the markets in 2012, with the just over one-year-old weekly event firmly cemented as a Kaipara favourite. For starters, the ever-popular marketplace espresso machine (operated from the back of that distinctive green van) will have a double role this year. As well as dispensing hot and creamy drinks to patrons, it will also serve as a training centre for tomorrow’s baristas, as students of Otamatea school come to learn the fast-growing trade of brewing up the perfect coffee. Another way the Norfolk Court Rest Home Ltd markets are giving back to the community is through live cooking demos — a way to put all We appreciate the support and commitment to your the fresh, delicious produce you’ve just bought locally owned and operated home away from home. into world-class and inexpensive meals. From March 8 you’ll be able to stop by and watch Respite care • Day Care • YPD (Young Persons – Under 65yrs) the culinary magic happen, and maybe even • Carer Support • Private Rehabilitation • Permanent Care • have a taste. It’s the perfect way to expand your Registered Nurse/Doctor on Duty or on Call 24/7 repertoire of recipes! Finally, in an exciting twist, the Riverside Please Inquire About Vacancies – Subsidies Produce Markets now also feature a weekly prize. Come down and shop around to enter, Norfolk Court Rest Home Ltd • 68-72 Normanby Street, Dargaville and you could walk away with a prize voucher to Phone 09 439 6214 • Ask for Carla RN/Manager or Stuart CEO spend among the many market stalls. It’s a great way to fill your pantry, but you have to be in to The Right Choice • Locally owned and operated win — drop in and pay a visit to the Riverside Member of New Zealand Aged Care Association Markets this week and join in the fun.

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marine crew to handle and she was converted to the three-masted schooner that Kaipara knew. Lark had sometimes taken kauri timber to Australia during 1892 and 1893 but regular Kaipara trading days began when she was added to the Craig stable of ships.

This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.

Just a timber ship — but she had a past by Brian Eastwood Sailing ship watchers around Kaipara Harbour during the kauri milling days may not have realised that the timber carrying schooner Lark, was not all she seemed to be. The three-masted ship had a varied career before she ever became a regular visitor to Kaipara. Built in 1880 at Barnstaple England for the Royal Navy, she was sent to Australia as a survey ship. HMS Lark was armed with a 12-pound Armstrong gun, a Gatling machine gun, and surprisingly, a ‘war-rocket’ tube. As part of the Australian Squadron her first task, with a crew of five officers and thirty men, took her to survey Bougainville Strait and New Hebrides. In between the voyages north she returned to Auckland for refits. While there the survey gun ship surveyed and corrected charts for the harbours of Auckland province. In 1887 HMS Lark was sold to a Sydney owner for passenger and cargo trade between Sydney, Adelaide and the Solomon Islands. Originally rigged as a topsail schooner it was beyond the smaller merchant

An advertisement had appeared in the Otago Times in June 1900, ‘the schooner Lark will sail for Kaipara at an early date. For freight or passage apply John Seymour. The master or owner will not be responsible for debts contracted by the photo courtesy of the Dargaville Museum crew’. When she did arrive The former Navy ship Lark, re-rigged as a three at Kaipara she tangled with masted schooner for her role as a Kaipara timber ship the bar, stranded near the Heads anchorage and suffered partial damage. a cargo of 1500 sacks of produce for Kaipara. Perhaps not a happy ship. Kaipara Harbour gave her a close shave One month later Lark was bought by Mr J J again in 1905 when she went ashore on the Craig at Helensville. She went straight to work Tory Shoal. Said to be an exceptionally strongly but was bar bound for a while, waiting for good built ship of 197 tons, they managed to float conditions before eventually leaving on her first her off on the top of the next morning tide. trip for the Craig Line. How Lark met her end is something of a For the next five years she carried timber to Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin. A typical load of 26,000 feet went to Wellington in 1902. Everything went well on that voyage until they entered Cook Strait, met a heavy north west gale and lost two sails. The trip took six days.

Sometimes it was off to Australia with timber and back loading with sugar for Auckland’s Chelsea Sugar Works or with coal. On at least one trip home, she arrived in Timaru with a load of salt from South Australia. On another from Lyttelton it was with

mystery. In his ‘Tall Spars, Steamers and Gum’, author and qualiﬁed historian Wayne Ryburn, says Lark, still owned by Craig Lines was wrecked at Wellington in 1909. But Edgar Bradley wrote in his ‘Great Northern Wairoa’ that she was in a creek at Helensville where the old ship ‘rests on her laurels. When ﬁrst laid up her tall masts still stood. Now her decks have collapsed, her sides are toppling inwards and soon very little will be left.’ He wrote that in 1972 and it seems as if he had seen the remains himself.

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Albertlanders’ 150th Celebrations April 5th–8th Easter 2012 Register online now!

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The MV Kewpie Too leaves Dargaville on a beautiful autumn morning at the start of the ten-hour Great Kaipara Adventure tour from Dargaville to Helensville and back

Dargaville will be celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week 30 April — 6 May 2012, with a family fun day on Saturday, 5 May, from 10.00am until 2.00pm at the Riverside Gardens — Taha Awa, Totara Street, Dargaville. Volunteers are wanted to help with this event, with it being a great opportunity for local groups and businesses to promote themselves and invite networking. Anyone in the community can be part of the family fun day, with it being a great opportunity to promote and market your local group or business to the Deaf Community. New Zealand Sign Language week is organised by Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand each May. It helps to promote the language and raise awareness about New Zealand’s Deaf community and highlights the issues and challenges its members are faced with each day. It gives all New Zealanders a chance to gain a greater understanding of New Zealand Sign Language and the Deaf Community. To offer your support to volunteer at the family fun day, contact Alana Best at alana. best@deaf.org.nz.

Corporate golf at Mangawhai Seventy-five players from a number of clubs in Northland, North Harbour, Auckland, and Thames completed the First National Real Estate Women’s 36 Hole Open at the Mangawhai Golf Club. Nett and Stableford were played for across both days, and Twos were also rewarded. Annie Gentry, Lesley Tolhopf, Tally Moorhouse and Margaret Dyason, all local members, handled the windy conditions confidently. Annie hung on to her lead throughout Round Two and finished a comfortable 2 shots clear of her nearest rival to take Division One Nett honours. In Division Two, again it was locals to the fore. Lesley Thompson scored an exceptional Nett 65 to be 6 shots clear of Barbara Chitty and Diane Dunlop. Sponsor Mike McGarry of First National Real Estate presided over Prizegiving and committed his company’s support to the event next year in addition to the upcoming

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Units near completion

The ﬁrst two of four own-your-own units under construction at the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust retirement village will soon be ready for new owners, with the other two not far behind. “Two units are now being lined and the brick work on the others has been completed, “said trust chair, Don Mckay. The OYO development will be completed with a total of eight units, which will see the site fully developed. “We have sold two of the almost completed units and another is under negotiation,” Mr McKay added. The units cost $250,000, while others in Deal done — new OYO unit purchasers, the village are available at Peter and Wendy Graae, with trust chairman, Don McKay (right) a weekly rental of $105. Brogan Builders have been responsible for the “The units all come of course with our caring construction work with Huband contractors laying rest home management staff, and with stunning drainage services and roading and landscaping, rural views as a bonus,” added Mr McKay. while local contractors have undertaken the “As people age and require help to continue required plumbing and electrical work. to live independently, semi-independently and then dependently there are many care options available that families may not be aware of. The lives of all involved in the ageing process can be made happier, easier and safer with the right help. In the Community Trust, we want to see that our elderly have, and know about all that is on offer.”

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Courtesy of Archives, Dargaville Museum Extracts from the North Auckland Times, Dargaville . . .

August 7th 1912 NEWS

ome jokers have said that if one misses the Kaihu ‘express’ he may run after it and catch it up along the line. Some idea such as this must have been in the minds of three young fellows on a recent Saturday. The train had been delayed for the football match and the young fellows missed it but attempted to board it at the Hokianga Road crossing. The ﬁrst one managed to do so but the other two fell, one on the cattle stop sustaining bruises and torn clothing. They were brought before the Court on Tuesday and ﬁned 1/- each and costs.

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New Zealand takes home (another) World Cup

New Zealand has another coveted trophy to put on the national mantelpiece thanks to angler Jai Sanders, who was last week crowned World Champion in the fast-growing sport of kayak fishing Choppy seas and winds gusting up to 25 knots make this year’s kayak fishing world cup event into a test of skill and endurance, but while literally thousands of other fishos took to the beaches and the water for the Century Batteries Beach and Boat fishing contest a field of more than 200 kayak anglers were amongst the thick of it, vying for the title of world champion.

After 25 years people are still keen to grab a bargain at the Lions Charity Auction in Ruawai

It is time again for the annual Ruawai Lions Charity Auction. Lion’s members are out in force collecting donated items that are saleable, from around the district. The auction is to be held at the Kaipara Kumara forecourt on Saturday, 24 March, with viewing from 9.30am and the auction starting at 10.00am. There will be bargains galore — electrical goods, furniture, brica-brac, books, toys, tools and farming goods, will all go under the hammer. A trading table with lots of small goods will be open for buying prior to the auction. Sponsors’ products will be available. “The auction has been held every year for more than 25 years and every year it is fun. Who knows, you might get the odd bargain or special piece. Food and refreshments will also be available. “Everything donated is sold,” said Ruawai Lions Club secretary, Dorothy Simpson. For auction information, please contact Jim or Dorothy Simpson, phone 09 439 2557.

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And while heavy hitters from Australia, America, Canada and around the world came to test their skills on the waters of Bream Bay, it was Jai who managed to score the most points across five species of fish and bag the trophy for Aotearoa. Jai, president of the Hibiscus Kayak Fishing club, has a reputation as a skilled and competitive angler, taking out many local and regional trophies before this world-class event. Ocean Kayaks, the sponsors of the event and the craft of choice for many of the topplaced contenders, supported a team of Kiwi anglers including Jai and local Dargaville kayak fishing pro, Jason Dassler. While Jason didn’t make the podium this time, the Ocean Kayaks’ team can share a little in the glory of the new world champ from Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast. With kayaks of many makes and models from around the world competing, the Kiwimade Ocean Kayaks’ Prowler Ultra 4.3s and 4.7s tackled the rough conditions with ease, which may be a contributing factor behind the prevalence of Prowler models represented in the top ten. The sport of Kayak Fishing continues to grow internationally, and footage of the beach and boat was televised across many countries. Future winners will be able to look back at this first tournament with the knowledge that (just as with the Webb Ellis Cup) the first victory belongs to New Zealand.

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Not all work that requires a building consent is restricted. The fine details can be checked with your local council. If you are applying for building consent your building design must be done by a licensed designer, a registered architect or a chartered professional engineer. If you undertake structural work or work that affects the weathertightness of a building, and the building is residential, then that work may be classified as restricted building work or RBW. Most building plans that need building consent from your council, will include RBW. Work that needs building consent such as kitchen installation and pool fences are examples of exceptions to this. If it doesn’t involve work to the home’s primary structure or weathertightness, it is not classified as RBW.

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If you already have a design drawn up, and consent application is made after March 1, then the building consent application will need to comply with RBW requirements regardless of when the plans were drawn.

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To build or renovate Registered, Certified, Licensed, Master? Which is the right tradesperson for my job? Certified Builders — are an association of allied building professionals who have voluntarily banded together to help each other improve and maintain their skills. They attend workshops and regular meetings to keep up with the latest materials, tools and practices. A Gold card bearing Certified Builder has had his work thoroughly inspected to meet very high standards of skill. A Platinum card bearing Certified Builder has also had his business checked out and audited for your peace of mind. Master Builders — are a different association of builders, neither more or less qualified under

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To build or renovate minimum skill requirements to build in New Zealand. A builder who displays the Licensed Building Practitioner emblem has passed these tests, and is legally allowed to undertake the new list of ‘restricted’ building jobs — across the disciplines of carpentry, roofing, internal plastering, brick and blocklaying and foundation work. The law change doesn’t exactly put an end to DIY — it’s still OK to build a deck, for example. But any work which might affect the safety, structure and weathertightness of a building is now the sole preserve of the professionals. They will be the ones held responsible if things go wrong, so it’s up to them to make sure everyone working on the job is correctly qualified. It’s also going to be far more common to need a legal contract when undertaking big building jobs. Groups such as the Master Builders and the Certified Builders aren’t an alternative to Licensed Building Practitioners — they are organisations offering a form of higher accreditation with skill levels and requirements particular to each organisation. In the same way, designers, architects, engineers and plumbers have their own accreditation (and often their own organisations) for specific kinds of work. As always, it’s best to ask any tradesperson for their credentials before they begin work, just to be sure. Under the new law everyone who works on a build will need to provide a paper trail, leading up to the finished building being accepted with a Code Compliance Certificate. In this way, individuals or companies without the correct accreditation will not be able to have their work signed off — and they’re unlikely to get the job in the first place. The ins and outs of what constitutes ‘restricted building work’ and further legal information about the change in building rules are available at www.buildright.govt.nz, but you’ll find even more good advice closer to home.

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A letter to the Hon Dr Nick Smith, Minister for Local Government, from Farmers of New Zealand

27 February 2012 Dear Minister, RE: Kaipara District Council

Last year we wrote to the then Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide regarding our concern over the financial position of the Kaipara District Council. We requested the appointment of a commissioner. The Minister did not agree, but acknowledged a problem existed and was watching the situation closely. Public confidence is now at an all time low and the situation is far too serious to give a clearly incapable council until April to sort themselves out. The Kaipara District Council continues to self-destruct and we believe the situation is beyond the ability of the current council to resolve. They have relied on inadequate financial reporting, have authorised loans without sufficient reliable information on which to make good decisions, and entered contracts without careful consideration of the ability to fund the expenditure. Through poor governance, this council has seriously and unnecessarily indebted the Kaipara community for decades to come and struck rates unlawfully. It recently adopted an expensive new proposed district plan that the community never required or requested and that the Northland Regional Council advised against. Their lack of understanding of the Resource Management Act, and their inability to govern both council management and consultant planners has resulted in bringing what little growth we have in the district to a grinding halt, while spending many times their original budget. The council’s financial mismanagement was publicly highlighted during the last election. However Mayor Neil Tiller consistently and forcefully advised the electorate that his council was in good financial health and that what was being alleged against the council, was untrue. We were accused of scaremongering and spreading falsehoods. He stated the Kaipara Council had a strong financial heart and had a great future as an independent organisation. The community now knows the truth and who was really spreading the falsehood.

Millions of ratepayer dollars have flowed to international planning consultants from one of the poorest districts in New Zealand with the average wage of $23,000. It is our opinion the people of the Kaipara have been mislead for political gain. Due to a failure to disclose the true financial situation regarding debt and liquidity candidates were re-elected for a further term. The voters placed their trust in the current mayor and believed his assurances. He has recently apologised to the community, admitted mistakes were made, and announced he has no intention of standing again for local government. We believe he lacks both courage and sincerity in times of crisis — he has announced retirement before. Apologies do not resolve the very real issue of incompetence. It is interesting to note that similar behaviour in the private sector is not tolerated and directors can be jailed for failure to disclose or worse misinform shareholders and investors. The recent Lombard court decision is case in point. Why is it that directors of large private sector companies must quite correctly adhere to strict guidelines of governance, while in local government we have people continually elected to run large enterprises who are not competent, but escape any serious level of accountability? Farmers of New Zealand believe that over a number of years the mayor and some of his councillors misled the public, failed to act on advice and obvious evidence before them, and did not perform their duties with appropriate professional diligence. We believe that not only a commissioner should be appointed but an investigation be undertaken to determine if breaches of law have occured and whether criminal charges are an appropriate action. We believe the council have shown a lack of duty of care by not checking facts, or in many cases even requiring the facts. Under Common Law a duty of care is defined as: ‘A requirement that a person act toward others and the public with watchfulness,

attention, caution and the prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would. If a person’s actions do not meet this standard of care, then the acts are considered negligent, and any damages resulting may be claimed in a lawsuit for negligence’. The fact that the council failed to strike the appropriate level of rates to meet their financial commitments is but one of many examples that supports a charge that they did not act in a reasonable and responsible manner. In addition, councillors have personal liability under the Local Government Act 2002 for an act, or failure to act, that causes a loss to the local authority. We believe there is a case to answer. Councillors failed to avail themselves of professional legal advice and have relied only on summaries from the CEO even when challenged by the community.

On the 15 December 2010, the council voted against an amendment moved by Cr Larsen and seconded by Cr Linton that council be provided with all requests for legal advice, the legal advice received, plus all financial information relating to the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme. Mayor Neil Tiller and Deputy Mayor Julie Geange persuaded council to vote against this amendment, arguing it was not necessary. A second incident 22 June 2011, Cr Larsen moved that the decision to strike the rate be deferred to a special meeting to allow time to get the rates correct and lawful. This amendment failed to obtain a seconder. Denying access to professional legal advice is a clear indication of recklessness, unbelievable and appalling governance, and not acting in good faith. Any criticism of management and staff, past and present, cannot be upheld by councillors, if the majority of council refused themselves, and their fellow councillors, access to pertinent information. We would also take this opportunity to state that the recent debate over further local government amalgamation is not addressing the real problem. In our opinion asking ordinary people in the community, who often have little business experience or skill to make objective and professional million-dollar business decisions, is ludicrous. Would Telecom or Fonterra hire people without the appropriate governance and business skills to their Boards? Would the government appoint similar people to State Owned Enterprises? A lack of general competency in local government has been blindingly obvious for many years but the solution to simply make councils bigger does not and will never solve the real problem. In fact it will make matters worse. Accountability, expected and policed in the private sector, must be imposed on local government. This country can ill afford the waste of capital forcibly taken in rates to run ineffective and badly managed council entities or lost to poorly conceived and drafted regulation. Those that stand for office must be made personally accountable for their actions and this requirement alone will start to improve standards. Councils should be made accountable to the same commercial laws protecting shareholders and investors in the private sector. If the government does not act swiftly and decisively in the Kaipara they are simply reinforcing the message that local government incompetence, and in our opinion unlawful commercial behaviour, is not only acceptable but supported and defended. To ensure the protection and wellbeing of the Kaipara community we again request your urgent intervention, the immediate removal of this council and mayor, an investigation to determine whether any criminal charges may be laid, and the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced commissioner.

The Kaipara District is facing financial ruin. We cannot allow the Mayor and councillors that created this situation to plan and negotiate our children’s future.

Demand that your local councillor resigns Demand that the Minister of Local Government appoints a commissioner

Yours sincerely,

Ian Walker, President Bill Guest, Operations Director

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Gateway tolls rise Tolls on the Northern Gateway Toll Road have increased for all vehicles. The rise took effect on March 1, and it’s the ﬁrst since the route was opened three years ago. Tolls for cars, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles will increase by 20 cents a trip to $2.20, and the toll for heavy commercial vehicles increases by 40 cents a trip to $4.40. The NZTA’s national tolls manager, Andy Thackwray, said the rise was necessary to ensure the repayment of funds borrowed to construct the highway early remain on track. “Although the legislation covering the toll road allows for tolls to be annually adjusted in line with increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), they haven’t increased since the road opened in January 2009. Inﬂation and the 2010 GST increase have made it necessary,” he added.

A Ruawai College horse trek fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 24, taking in the Kai Iwi Lakes, Maunganui Bluff, and the west coast surf beach. “This year the cost is $45.00 per adult and $25.00 for children under 16, and this includes a hearty lunch provided by the PTA,” said PTA secretary, Lisa Salter.

“Camping is available, with all the details and how to get to the start of the trek, available on the registration form. “Funds raised this year will go towards the Ruawai College Netball teams.” Registration forms are available from Ruawai College at 09 439 2216 or trek.walk@ruawaicollege.school.nz

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Despite the late summer and some crisp clear mornings Autumn is definitely here, and that means it’s time for hot and hearty dishes to warm the body and soul. Your local eateries are very obliging in this regard, with seasonal favourites rolling onto the menus of your favourite restaurants and cafes all across the Kaipara. This Field Days Toyota took notice of the quality of Real Town Pies, selecting them as providers of a ‘real Kiwi steak ‘n’ cheese’ for their quirky promotion. Hundreds of hungry Field Days patrons now know what Real Town Pies’ customers have known all along – for a great, hearty pie you can’t go past the one in the green and white bag! Autumn is a time for home cooked favourites, and Jo’s Home Cookery fits the bill perfectly with a mouthwatering seafood chowder and what may be the freshest kumara chips in NZ. A little further up the road at the Top Shop you’ll find all you need to enjoy a breakfast or lunch on the run – stop by for hot lasagne or chicken fettucine as a filling alternative to a burger and fries. This is also the time of year when a piping hot coffee is just the thing to start the day, and if you’d like a relaxed place to sit and enjoy your morning cup then the Horseshoe Café is the place to go. Pair up a steaming coffee with their all day breakfast and the cold will seem a little less daunting.

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Men of Northern Wairoa

Francis J. Dargaville by Brian Eastwood It is often noted that Dargaville was at first the privately owned town of Irishman Joseph Dargaville. The huge contribution made to the town and Northern Wairoa by his son, Francis J. Dargaville, is not so well known. Some have said that Joseph wasn’t always a popular man. ‘He was a shrewd businessman and a commanding figure with a dominant personality’ wrote historian Janice Mogford. But judging by his success in local politics, son Francis seems to have been well thought of and popular. He was born in 1868, three years before Joseph bought the future Dargaville Borough lands from local Maori. The second son of Joseph and Anne, Francis was one of a family of two boys and five girls. By the age of twenty-one, Francis was in business as an auctioneer and land agent in town. At twenty-three he had opened a new store. ‘The goods are tastefully laid out. Lettuce, radishes and cabbages, although it is something new for gum merchants to sell salads of the season,’ commented a newspaper article. Both politically minded, father and son stood in the 1893 General Election, Joseph for Eden and his twenty-five-year old son for Bay of Islands. Neither was successful. Joseph died at sea in 1896. Francis’s community activities became almost too many to count. A year after his father’s death he became a member of U.A.O.D Lodge rising to President of District 17 in 1914. In 1901, he was a provisional director of the soon to be registered Wairoa Steamship Company. Service to Hobson County Council began with election as Dargaville riding member in 1891 for four years, going on to be

chairman in 1906 and Tangiteroria riding representative in 1909 for a term of nine years. Beginning a dual role in 1910, he stood successfully in an intense battle for the mayoralty. He had missed out on the ﬁrst ever election won by Fred Day with a six votes margin. Francis was now Dargaville’s mayor and a Hobson County councillor. While he was mayor he became vice-president of Northern Wairoa Racing Club and chairman of the Primary School committee. He served on the Crown Land Board, the Chamber of Commerce, Te Kopuru Hospital Board and was a JP. As vice-president of North Auckland Development Board he argued for it to be based in Dargaville. Francis plugged for the railway to come right to town and spoke strongly with Government suggesting they accept the offer of Trounson Park from Mr. Trounson. During Francis’s mayoral watch the town gas works and water reticulation was planned and building started. Surprisingly, he found enough spare time to hunt, to work for the local Acclimatisation Society and to serve nationally as Hobson’s representative. He even played golf, selected as a local representative against Whangarei. In 1910 he chaired the meeting that set up Dargaville Bowling Club, successfully tendering to sell them a half-acre of land. When electricity was about to arrive in Northern Wairoa he represented Hobson on the Hobson Electric Power Board. Francis Dargaville married Ada Florence Cook. She also worked hard for Northern Wairoa as a foundation member of

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Plunket Society, the Golf Club and Croquet Club. Ada died in 1964 aged 91 years. Ada and Francis had two daughters. Marjorie became Mrs A. H. Grant and Nora married Ernest Harding, bringing up a family four. Some of them still live in this district. Francis Dargaville certainly worked hard for Northern Wairoa. He may have been doing the work that he felt his father didn’t have time to do. Or perhaps his business sense saw opportunities in his adopted hometown.

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Public Notices

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Otamatea High School Board of Trustees

DARGAVILLE BRIDGE CLUB. Learn how to play Bridge. Lessons will start 26th March 7:00pm Club Rooms, Memorial Park, Logan Street. 6 weeks – $30.00 per person. To register contact: Mrs Lynette Morgan 09 439 1896.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL Budgeting Service. To make a booking call 09 439 8592. We also offer a complete money management service if required.

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply)

All Beef hung for two weeks Bookings are essential

Salamis now available Over 25 years experience • Return deliveries by arrangement For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette Ph 09 439 2020 • 021 401 934 Ah/Fax 09 439 2910 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Situations Vacant PUKEARENGA TE Kohanga Reo. He Kaiako. He rapu ana i tetahi Kaiako e manawanui ana ki te ako mokopuna ki te korero maori, nga Tikanga me nga ahuatanga Maori. Mehemea kei a koe enei painga e wha ake nei: E matatau ana ki te reo maori me ona Tikanga, E Tohu Whakapakari, E whakamana ana ki te mahitahi me nga mokopuna, E whakaae ana ki te whakangungu i nga whakaakoranga O Te Kohanga Reo. Me waia mai ki te Kohanga Reo. Ka kati a te Paraire te 16th Maehe 2012 @ 5pm. Korero mai a Hazel me Hanna Te waea numa 09 431 7089. BAR & CAFE skills basic food safety course – 22nd Mar. Protect your staff, your customers and yourself. Barista course – 23rd April. Create the perfect cup! Licence controller qualification – 3rd May – A prerequisite for your Bar Managers. Call us today! 09 425 8493.

Childcare Services Ltd Quality childcare Educators required! Work from home!

Casual Vacancy for an elected trustee A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative. The board has resolved under Section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection. If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held. Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to: Mr Ross Millar By: Monday 2 April 2012 Chairperson Board of Trustees Otamatea High School P O Box 64 Maungaturoto 0547

Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Waterblasting • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

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SCIENCE TECHNICIAN We have an immediate vacancy for a permanent part-time Science Technician, preferably with experience. You will be responsible for the smooth operation of the school laboratories. To be successful in the role you will need: • Excellent communication skills • Proven organisational and time management skills • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team • To display initiative and an attitude of enthusiasm • Background in Science • Flexibility The position is for 25 hrs/week for 40 weeks of the year.

For further information phone Paul on 09 439 7229. Applications to be submitted in writing with 3 referees to: The Principal, Dargaville High School, Plunket Street, Dargaville 0310 Applications close Friday 9th March 2012

Donnellys Crossing

Ownership Review of the shares in Northpower Limited All the shares in Northpower Ltd are currently held by the Trustees of the NEPT on behalf of the electricity consumers in the Kaipara and Whangarei Districts.

PiCniC sPorTs MArKeT DAy

All Northpower consumers are invited to attend public meetings to be held by the Trustees to discuss ownership of the shares and options.

The meeting dates are:-

17Th MArCh 10.30am gATe enTry Free

Thursday 15 March – 5.30pm Spire Function Room, Cobham Oval, Whangarei Monday 19 March – 11am Dargaville Club

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Thursday 22 March – 11am Kaiwaka Hall

Your options:1. Retain the Northpower Ltd shares in the Trust 2. Dispose of a portion of the shares and retain the remainder in the Trust 3. Dispose of all the shares

You are encouraged to make submissions on the ownership review in accordance with the Trust Deed. Submissions indicating your preferred option from above should be in writing, no later than 4pm, 30 April 2012 and addressed to:

Submissions to the Trustees

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Northpower Electric Power Trust P O Box 1609 WHANGAREI 0140 Submitters should indicate if they wish to be heard in support of their submission. More information: Julie Noel (NEPT Secretariat) – Ph 09 438 3322 Erc Angelo (NEPT Chairman) – Ph 09 438 5309 or freephone – 0800 434 100

Dargaville little theatre auDitions 11th March at 3pm. Actors, Singers, Dancers, Pianist & Backstage needed for Musical Show.

Northern Wairoa Memorial R.S.A. (Inc)

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Deborah Allen 027 321 1091 or 439 7100

Members are reminded that the Associations AGM will take place on Saturday April 14th at 11:00am. Business: Apologies Minutes Matters Arising President’s Report Annual Accounts Election of Officers General Business Notice of Motions close Friday March 30th at 5:00pm. Members are advised that no subscription due will be taken on the day and that entry to the club and entitlement to a ballot paper will be by current membership only. Members are reminded that nominations for all positions on the Executive Committee to be elected at the AGM, Saturday April 14th must be in the Secretary’s hands no later than Friday March 16th 5:00pm 2012 Nomination papers available in the clubrooms. VG Moffett - Sec/Mgr

KAIPARA HARBOUR Cruise Dargaville to Helensville, and coach back. 4th & 18th March and 15th April. PHONE Sue at the Visitor Information Centre 09 439 4975.

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DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MALAYSIA TRIP Fundraiser Raffle Results. 1st Michael Bellamy, 2nd Grant Bellamy, 3rd F. Martinivich.

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Full parts and service backup For all Farm machinery Dargaville 104 Jervois Street, Phone 09 439 3333 Jonathan Cashmore A/h 09 438 8555, Arne Stewart A/h 09 431 8296 WellsforD 20 Port Albert Road, State Highway 16, Phone 09 423 7736 Grant Walton A/h 09 423 8356, Ken Marchant A/h 09 423 8950