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Rally boosts local funds  by Paul Campbell

Some Kaipara roads will be closed to serve as raceways over two days next weekend for the opening round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship, an event which will top up community coffers.

‘New slate’ at Tinopai School New principal, Sonya Kaihe, says she’s adapting well to her new roll size and change of scenery …

Kaipara contingent stands out at awards Trainees have had their successes recognised at the AgriAwards held recently in Whangarei …

Coping with allergies

For Allergy Awareness Week, mother, Kazia Guy, is painting one finger nail to demonstrate that at least one in ten babies develop an allergy …

The International Rally of Whangarei is running from May 17 to 19, using roads through Kaipara from a Whangarei base. The event involves more than 500 volunteers from local communities and surrounding areas serving in stage marshalling, timing, service park crew, washdown, safety and at rally headquarters, who receive half the income from spectator ticket sales. A rally course of 288.16km has been partitioned into 16 special stages and spectators will see a line-up of top drivers, including Hayden Paddon and codriver John Kennard who won in 2011. Finland’s Esapekka Lappiand, with his co-driver, Janne Ferm, and Indian, Gaurav Gill, with his New Zealand-based codriver, Glenn Macneal, will be joined by teams from Australia, Japan and France. A number of Kaipara service clubs have come forward to volunteer marshals out in the field. “Ensuring our fans and potential fans have both a safe and enjoyable experience requires using common sense — guided by our trained marshals,” said rally spokesman Laurie Brenssell. Members of the Maungaturoto cooperative, made up of eight separate community groups assist the event by providing marshalling and course preparation services. Each stage will be manned by members drawn from a mix of the Maungaturoto Country Club, Paparoa

 Action from a previous rally

Lions, Mid Western Lions, Maungaturoto St John Ambulance, Marohemo Hall supporters, Kamo Lions and Kaipara Hunt club’s. “They do the whole stage preparation, from distributing notification letters to the road residents in the months prior to the event, to taping up gates, driveways and junctions on the day, to marshalling intersections and even providing food stalls at some of the major spectator points,” said Maungaturoto co-operative chairman, Vern Dark. “In the twenty years the co-operative has been operating at this level we have received nearly three quarters of a million dollars, that’s been returned to the community. So for us the rally is

Photo: www.rallywhangarei.co.nz

an important part of our fundraising for local projects.” The rally action starts from Whangarei on Saturday May 18 over roads around Parahi, Waipu Caves and Brooks — including the ‘Hella’ jump on Swamp Rd. The route is repeated in the afternoon. Sunday’s section heads south through Waipu Gorge and on to Marohemo and Batley road, visiting Paparoa and Cassidy road before returning to Whangarei. The stages repeat in the early afternoon, returning for a ceremonial finish in Whangarei town basin from 3.15pm. A rally map, with clearly-marked spectator viewing points, is available free to download from the event website www.rallywhangarei.co.nz. ■

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 Kevin Suckling, winner of the Ray White biggest kumara contest in Dargaville, is going to give his prize money to a worthy cause. “I haven’t decided who yet, but I’m thinking Hospice or the Cancer Society.” He won $50 for his kumara which weighed in at three and a half kilos. He says it felt ‘pretty good’ to beat his father, Warren, who came third with a two and a half kilo kumara. Rusty Campbell came second with a kumara just over three kilos. Administration Manager, Lee Cocurullo hands Kevin his prize.

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Dear Parents and Caregivers, Welcome back to Term 2. Term 2 is always a busy term particularly concerning our Year 11, 12 and 13 students. Students begin to collect NCEA credits and start to understand how important it is to try their best on all assessments. We are developing an assessment calendar for senior students. The assessment calendar will identify when NCEA assessments are to be handed in, enabling our students to plan and organise an appropriate study timetable.

opportunity to meet with your child’s subject teachers and discuss any issues your child may have. A full school report will be available on Friday 5th July (before Parent Teacher Interviews). During Term 3 we will have Academic Coaching Interviews. Further details on how to make bookings for both events will be published in our monthly newsletter.

Term 2 is a 10 week Term. The end of Term 2 is Friday 12th July 2013. Queen’s Birthday is on Monday 3rd June and is a public holiday therefore Dargaville High School is closed for instruction on Just as a reminder we have Parent Teacher this day. Interviews on Wednesday 10th July from David Bargh 2.30pm until 7.00pm. This will give you an Principal iMPorTanT DaTeS For your Diary

 Former branch managers of National Bank, Graham Jones, left, and ANZ, Rex Nathan, joined the current manager, Kelly Bryers, in opening the newly refurbished ANZ branch in Victoria Street, Dargaville. The event marked the joining of the ANZ and National bank teams after the rebranding was announced last year. “Graham and Rex are such an integral part of history of these two banks in Dargaville, so it’s wonderful they could be here as the two teams become one,” says Kelly. Graham started at the National Bank in 1952, becoming manager in 1986 and retiring in 1993. Rex was with ANZ for 46 years, half of which he spent as branch manager. The new branch will have 13 staff including agricultural, commercial, business banking and home loan specialists.

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 Love and cupcakes are two of life’s necessities for the Dargaville Sewing Centre’s embroidery club. For their mother’s day themed session, they made aprons which said, “All you need is love (and cupcakes),” and Dargaville baker, Yasmin Bainbridge, supplied the group with the latter for morning tea. Owner, Marion McEwing, says it was a fun and successful day and has been running the club for around five years. She says it’s gone from strength to strength with women travelling from as far as Kerikeri to attend. Around eight sewers meet each month to learn new tricks on their Janome machines. Back from left: Val Wood, Jill Amesbury, Jean Robertson and Noeline Wright. Front from left: Anne Lunn, Marilyn Garton, Denise Wood, Trish Thomson, Chris Chapman and Lynn McKenzie

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World championship ‘New slate’ at Tinopai School dancer from Dargaville  by Sheri O’Neill

Tinopai School’s new principal, Sonya Kaihe, says she’s adapting well to her new roll size and change of scenery.

 by Rose Rees-Owen

Fifteen-year-old, Sarah de Bruin, is competing in the Highland Dancing World Championships in Cowal, Scotland.

 Sonya Kaihe and Tinopai School pupils

 Highland dancer, Sarah de Bruin, executes a pas de basque at the International Championships in Australia, last year

“Winning would be amazing but my goal is to go through as many rounds as possible and get a placing,” says Sarah. Competing against the world’s best dancers on August 26 will be a mental as well as a physical challenge says Sarah, but she is excited to be part of it. “Dancing alongside defending champion Ellis Hayes from Scotland will be an amazing experience in itself.” She qualified by coming third at the North Island championships and second at a competition in Australia as well as making the premier grade which Sarah likens to being a black belt in martial arts. She has been dancing since she was four years old and one of her first memories was going to the Waipu Highland Games and being mesmerised by the kilts, the kicks and the leaps. “No one could drag me away — all I wanted to do was watch the dancers all day.” She comes from a line of highland dancers with her grandmother, Lesley Chitty (nee Fleming), winning her first New Zealand championship when she

was 12 and her mother, Kathryn, also danced until she was 13. “When my grandmother put the music on when I was little, I knew what to do. I wanted to dance to it.” The physical strain highland dancing takes on the body means most dancers retire at around 20 years old but after Sarah has competed as much as she can, she wants to be a dance teacher as well as a judge. She says one of the perks is travelling and meeting new people and she often goes to Australia, has been to Canada and now Scotland which isn’t cheap. Sarah baby sits to support her dancing but local businesses are also helping. Dargaville Ford helped her fundraise at the field days and Dargaville BNZ will also begin raising money to help Sarah get to the Cowal Highland Gathering. She leaves New Zealand August 9 and will compete in other competitions as well as sightseeing before the big day. “I couldn’t have done this without the support of my family and my dance teacher, Mark Forshaw, who’s been with me from day one.” ■

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“Fifteen wonderful pupils and a view to die for!” she says. Prior to her appointment, Ms Kaihe was associate principal at Te Kura Maori o Nga Tapuwae in Mangere, which is total Maori immersion from Years One to Eight and bilingual through to Year 13. However, she is not entirely a stranger to the seaside village, which she has visited for more than 20 years through family connections with Tinopai friends. Board of Trustees chair, Graham Withers, says the board had a very specific set of criteria for the principal position and had made their selection very carefully. “It was really important we got the right person,” he says. “We

wanted a principal who could not only provide strong management but also inspire the future direction of the school.” He says although the roll has fallen in recent years the school is still very well supported by the community, with many local people volunteering their time with waiata, reading, sport, crafts and outings. Ms Kaihe says she has really hit the ground running, starting in the first week of the new term and hosting the Educational Review team in week two, but sees the visit as welltimed. “At the end of the day it’s an advantage to start a new position with a new slate, and whatever the ERO team brings will benefit the school.”

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Summertime stateside

West coast thrills

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 by Rose Rees-Owen

Kathy Peake is about to spend her seventh winter having summer in Pennsylvania.

The west coast trail ride has become a well established and popular motocross track with the entry fee going to Te Kopuru Primary School.

 Kathy with students at Camp Summit

because Pennsylvania has bears, raccoons and snakes, which I knew nothing about! But this year I’m managing the ‘Specialists’ — mainly students, ostensibly at camp to teach their specialities, but really all looking for a summer romance — quite a challenge!” Kathy hopes on her return to set up ‘time-out’ camp experiences in Kaipara for children whose siblings are challenged with illness or disability. “It’s an amazing place to bring kids who need that space. We’ve got sand dunes, surfing, lakes, horse riding, and bush camps — everything, really.”

Since 2006, funds raised have gone towards anything from school trips to playground equipment to laptops and principal, Lee Anderson, says it provides the extra learning experiences that aren’t budgeted for. The 40k track crosses private farmland with expert loops as offshoots and the sand based soil makes it suitable in all weather conditions. Around 250 trail bike riders blasted the tracks last year and Lee adds it’s great bonding time for parents and their children. “It’s good to see Dad stay with his little ones as they challenge themselves on the tracks.” She says most of the organising committee members are parents of former students and have  Riders from across the district can expect amazing off-road action chosen to stay on because they can see The track opens at 9am at Red Hill Camp the benefits. on May 19 with the last ride at 2.30pm. “It’s great to have the support of the Entry fee for adults is $35 and under 16 community, and Dargaville Honda has been year olds ride for $15 with refreshments our sponsor since day one,” says Lee. available all day.

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All go at Selwyn Park  by Rose Rees-Owen

A new playground in Dargaville will soon be open with Selwyn Park becoming a hub for youngsters.

Kaipara contingent stands out at awards

 by Sheri O’Neill

Kaipara farming trainees have had their successes recognised at the 2013 regional AgriAwards held recently in Whangarei.

 New playground set to open at Selwyn Park

The playground, funded by the Kaipara District Council, is next to the skatepark currently under construction and near the Kauri Coast Community Swimming Pool. Community spaces manager, Thomas Patterson, says the playground was endorsed by the Dargaville Sports Infrastructure Plan prepared by Sport Northland which recommends that Selwyn Park become a central space for youth activity. It replaces an old playground which was deemed unsafe and beyond economic repair by an audit completed by Commercial Play Ltd last autumn.

The new playground complete with swings, slides, seesaws and jungle gym, has cost around $40,000 to build. “The operational and capital expenditure budgets were approved through the Annual Plan and Long Term Plan process to carry out these requirements,” says Mr Patterson. He adds the park’s great location and linkages with existing facilities make it an ideal playground to renew. Community Engagement Manager, Barbara Ware, says the exact opening date is weather dependant as they complete the finishing touches of installing the cushion fall safety surfacing.

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Carl Nelder from Mangawhai, Levi Neho, Brooke Stanaway and Tyrell Jenyns from Ruawai, Joshua Windelbourne from Te Kopuru, and Joel Topia and TaraJayne Nichols from Waihue made up seven of the eight Northland completers of Foundation Apprenticeships in Dairy Farming through  Modern apprentices, left to right: Carl Nelder, Levi Neho, Joshua Windelbourne, Joel Topia, Brooke Stanaway, the Agriculture Industry (absent: Tyrell Jenyns and Tara-Jayne Nichols) Training Organisation. All AgITO trainees complete their recent completers Tyrell Jenyns and qualifications while working full-time the Stanaway’s daughter, Brooke, says in the industry, many travelling long they are big supporters of the modern distances for classes. “The Kaipara apprentice system. “We don’t insist dairying apprentices were a fabulous our employees do the training but we group this year,” says AgITO’s Sarah strongly encourage them to.” Searle. “The two year modern Other Kaipara trainees recognised apprenticeship, the equivalent to a at the awards were Glen Darroch from trade certificate, requires a lot of Arapohue, for Dedication to Training, commitment but the payoff is major — Pouto’s Suzanne Bradley, Outstanding these completers are mostly still under Sheep & Beef Trainee, and Outstanding 21 years of age but many will now walk Junior Dairy Trainee, William Lumbus, right into management level dairying from Mangawhai. positions.” She says she is frustrated A pilot group of Dargaville volunteer sometimes by the lack of mainstream literacy and numeracy mentors who recognition of the validity of a farming have been working with the trainees career. “These young people are huge were also given special mention. success stories.” Those interested in becoming a Ruawai farmer Kylie Stanaway, trainee or a mentor can contact AgITO: who with her husband Mark employs 0800 691 111. ■

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Forget me not

 by Rose Rees-Owen

Since Margaret Russell from Dargaville was diagnosed with Alzheimers two years ago, she and her husband, Albert, along with eight patients and their carers have benefited from the services provided by the Alzheimers Society Northland

Fill the piggy banks for the fire brigade  by Rose Rees-Owen

BNZ Dargaville is hosting the annual ‘dress the piggy competition’ with all profits going to the local Volunteer Fire Brigade.

 Alzheimers patients and their carers from left: Margaret and Albert Russell, Shirley and Maurice Kippenberger, John (Sidey) Smith, and carer assistant, Phyl Simpson

Every Wednesday a van with the ‘Forget Me Not’ logo comes from Whangarei and collects Alzheimers patients and takes them to the Senior Citizen Hall in Awakino Road. “This gives carers a well earned break as well as patients a change from their normal day,” says Albert. Care assistants and volunteers provide activities which range from bowls to light exercises, to arts and crafts and music and singing. The group often go on trips and last summer they went to Te Kopuru

and Ruawai to eat ice creams. They also toured beaches and enjoyed a fishing trip. The service began in 2001 and the society’s manager, Kevin Salmon says the support he receives from volunteers and the community in general is a credit to those in the area. A carer support group also meets on every third Wednesday of the month at the Community Services building, Dargaville hospital between 10am and Noon.

Chalking it up for bards and balladeers

 Branch manager, Chad Lowen, with two of last year’s dressed pigs.

Branch manager, Chad Lowen, has begun selling piggy banks to businesses and organisations for $10 which they will dress up in the theme of their establishments. He says BNZ sold around 100 pigs last year which meant $1000 went straight to who they were fundraising for, Project Promise, based in Whangarei. He adds that this year he believes support will increase as fundraising stays in Dargaville instead of being Northland wide. “We hear the sirens all the time and thought it would be a great cause to

support as they give so much of their time and effort to us.” Businesses have until June 14 to fundraise as much as possible then the pigs are returned to the BNZ and public voting for ‘best dressed piggy’ begins. Votes will cost $1 and the business with the best dressed pig as well as the pig that raised the most cash will win a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine. The prize giving is set to be held at the Dargaville Fire Brigade on July 12 and accompanied by a trivia night along with raffles and s pot prizes.

Field days visit pays off  Margaret Bell: looking for male vocalists

Dargaville singers, instrumentalists, poets, and storytellers are being invited to perform in a regular monthly ‘blackboard concert‘. Starting from June 6, the Dargaville Arts Association will be holding the acoustic gathering on the first Thursday evening of every month. Association member, Allan Mortensen, says performers and audience alike are welcome. “The idea is to ‘have a go’ in a friendly, informal atmosphere or just sit back and listen and enjoy. “ He says the performers set the programme for a blackboard concert by chalking up their names at the beginning of the evening. “When your name comes up, you’re on.” For any men out there not quite ready to perform solo but keen to sing, fellow member Margaret Bell is setting up an

all-male singing group as part of the same venture. “Dargaville needs more blokes singing,” she says. “We will be learning and singing a range of genres — everything from rock to opera — and all voices are welcome.” The initial venue for the gatherings is the Lifestyler premises at River Rd, Dargaville, with a pianist available, if required, for those who bring their music. Chalk-up time is 7pm for a 7.30pm start, with the evening finishing around 10pm. Entry is $2, and tea and coffee will be available for koha. For more information phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 021 439 697.

 Local farmer Yvonne Scott won big after entering a Field Days prize draw with PGG Wrightson and Cydectin. Picked as one of ten winners across the country this month, Yvonne and her family took home a swag of topflight DeWalt power tools courtesy of Zoetics, the people who bring Cydectin to Kiwi farmers. Zoetics key account manager Philip Hobbs was snapped handing over the prize at Dargaville’s PGG Wrightson rural store.

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Coping with allergies  by Rose Rees-Owen

For Allergy Awareness Week which began on Monday, mother, Kazia Guy, from Te Kopuru is painting one finger nail to demonstrate that at least one in ten babies in New Zealand develop an allergy. Two of her three children have severe allergies with her four year old son, Deandre, reacting to 38 allergens. “The main ones are egg, dairy, corn, horse, cat, dog, penicillin and dust mite,” says Kazia. While feeding the calves on their dairy farm, he had a particularly bad reaction. “I noticed he was rubbing his eye then his entire left side of his face was swollen and lumpy with hives. He was unrecognisable.” Kazia rushed him to hospital and describes the time as the scariest of her life. “Everyone’s so calm around you while you’re thinking your baby’s going to die

— it feels like you’re in a bad dream.” Life got much easier for Kazia and her husband Thomas once she took Deandre to specialist, Vincent Crump, in Auckland; a trip funded by the community. She has since bought antimicrobial carpet and has worked out what he can and can’t eat. Although she came to terms with Deandre’s allergies she wasn’t expecting her nine month old daughter, Bridget, to go into anaphylactic shock while feeding her apple and berry baby food. “She went downhill quickly but came right just as fast. The specialist says we may not be so lucky next time.”

A great breakfast deal  by Paul Campbell

A full breakfast buffet featuring fruit, cereal, bacon and eggs, sausages, hash browns and mushrooms and even more trimmings, all for $15, is being held to boost funds to fight cancer. It’s part of the Pink Ribbon cancer appeal fund, and is being held at the Matakohe War Memorial Hall, on Sunday May 26. “The doors open at 8.45 am and we will start

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serving at nine-o’clock,” said Wendy Sheppard, of CaterKing, a local business sponsoring the event, along with some enthusiastic supporters. “We are following up the first breakfast we held

 Kaiza Guy’s children from left: Deandre, Kamilah and Bridget

Giving her children a normal life is important and she has been working with Te Kopuru Primary School to ensure they get the correct training in order for Deandre to attend. “Being an allergy mum is hard but there are lots of things you can do to make everyday life easier.” The experience has made her want to be an allergy nurse and she encourages people to donate to Allergy New Zealand which provides information and support as well as researching causes, treatments and potentially cures.

last year, and we still have tickets available. In fact, there will be an ‘early bird’ prize on the day, with people getting their tickets by May 18, going into the draw.” This year the funds raised from the Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign around the country will go towards funding community outreach programmes to help heighten community awareness of breast cancer and provide support to improve the quality of life of people affected in New Zealand. “We have a number of people in the area here who have experienced the trials associated with cancer, so a few of us got together and decided this is how we could help,” Wendy added.

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Gypsy week is on its way, and across the Kaipara dairy herds are drying off for the winter season and calving.

As the rain comes down it’s a great time to take a look at all those maintenance tasks around the farm — not only for those who have new sharemilkers incoming, but also to repair the damage of a long hot summer and to ensure that insidious rust doesn’t eat into machinery during the ‘big wet’. Your allies at this time of year are Western Blast and Paint, a team of professionals who really know surfacing, restoration and painting.

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New centre for motoring peace of mind Adding practicality to tractor power Dargaville welcomes a new addition this week, making life a little easier for motorists. The all-new Dargaville WOF Centre is situated just behind the BNZ bank, in the building once used by fellow auto professionals Dargaville Auto Electrical. Chief warrant inspector Brent, admin manager Alyshia and their team are up and running right now, looking after the safety of Kaipara cars two at a time to keep up with popular demand! Brent says that while the new WOF centre is all  Brent and Alyshia from the new Dargaville WOF Centre about automotive safety and security, they are not a repair or rebuild Without the focus on major repairs, it’s garage. Instead they focus on light repairs their aim to be fair and honest about such as oil filters, windscreen wipers and what the customer’s car needs in order headlamp bulbs; the little things to help to run safely for another six months on folks achieve a warrantable standard. the Kaipara’s demanding roads.

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It’s the season for farm maintenance, as dairy herds dry off and the welcome addition of some late autumn rain brings pastures back from brown to green. That means it’s time to put all the horsepower of the Kaipara’s working tractors to good use, with a range of machinery spanning the technological range from the simple to the ingenious. Modern tractors are a far cry from their ancestors, with computerised hydraulics, advanced common rail diesel motors and the ability to fit all kinds of tools to power through agricultural chores. For pasture management, this means both the extremely heavy and simple (such as big, tough paddock rollers) and the complex (pneumatic seed drills, used to undersow maize fields and turn them back into pasture). Expect to see disc harrows and tines breaking up the soil, too, and nutrients being applied with new slurry tanker technology, affording farmers the ability to inject nutrients right down to the roots of pasture. Options aren’t limited to the back of the tractor, either. At the front, you’ll find all the tools for winter feeding out — bale gripping ‘soft hands’ to recover feed which has been put aside for the cold weather, and even mechanised

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feed-out buckets such as the 1.8 metre Propark units available through Kaipara Agri Centre. Of course when it comes to scooping and shifting silage, spikes and buckets mounted to a sturdy set of hydraulic arms make short work of the job. Even the perennial task of fencing is made easier with tractor-driven technology — no doubt all of us have heard the hills echoing to the repeated whack of a fencing post-driver at work, removing a whole lot of arduous graft with the mallet and spade. Tools like these have made the modern tractor a ‘swiss army knife’ among vehicles, and one which no 21st century farm can do without. That’s why, with winter on the way it’s timely to remember to service your tractor’s hydraulics and keep them pumping for the colder months, when all that extra machinery comes into play. ■

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Above and beyond a routine facelift  by Andy Bryenton

Kia motors has been climbing a steep switchback of design and performance for the last two decades — coming up from the hinterlands of Korean auto manufacturing to win coveted awards for brand design in recent years.

The presentation and flair of their road cars has grown from strength to strength as well, adroitly steering clear of quickly dated fads — note the continued popularity of Kia’s Soul, and the futuristic lines of their recent Provo concept car. That’s why the 2013 Cerato is unashamedly completely different from the car it replaces. Drivers of the previous generation Cerato were wooed by its excellent value for money, its safety credentials and its suite of handy gadgets. Fans of this latest iteration will likely be impressed simply by how it

looks — at least for starters. Long, low, and sleek, the 2013 Cerato stands only chest high next to a ‘larger gentleman’ like myself. But questions about a low ceiling and legroom issues were banished when I took a seat — and that’s not only because the Cerato boasts the kind of memory-equipped adjustable driving furniture which is usually firmly in German territory. With the sunroof cover back the cabin feels just right, with numerous technological conveniences discreetly yet sensibly placed. Carbon fiber trim highlights a tidy dash area,

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and best of all this sub-40-thousanddollar car comes with ventilated seats for those hot northern summers. The interior may be classically muted (black leather, a splash of carbon, garnished with chrome), but the exterior is bold, especially when parked next to the earlier Cerato. With a fastback shape, slippery creases and a low, rakish glass profile, this is no ‘family hatch’ in design. Note the trademark Kia grille, and those gloriously late-50s inspired rear light clusters, like a Harley Earl meets Syd Mead sketch. I’d prefer the headlamp cluster and the bigger, brasher wheels from the Optima, but the finished product is very sorted indeed. Heads turned as I test drove this one! Under the hood a 2 litre direct injection engine quietly turns on the horsepower, giving the Cerato a respectable but not spine-cracking belt of pick-up, an experience sharpened by the highly recommended use of the steering system’s ‘sport’ mode. I drove

to the test in a Peugeot 306 hot hatch, one of the most balanced little cars of the 1990s, and in sport mode the Cerato felt similarly light on its feet. In ‘comfort’ mode the Cerato is smooth and well mannered for those who value a soothing ride. So, this new Kia ticks the boxes for style (sharp, and definitely not vanilla), fuel economy (7.1L per 100k), and hassle-free cruising through town and country. But the best part about this car is the attention to small details. Chilled glove box. Those ventilated seats. And — best of all — ½ a terabyte of music storage built into the stereo, accessible via bluetooth. One can’t help but think that if Apple had designed a car to match their range of chic, ergonomic and eminently must-have gadgets (see the Cerato in white and muse on this) — this is what they would have come up with. Oh, and remember — last time there was a coupe version, too. Looking forward to what Kia do with that! ■ kia.com/nz

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Cruise Thru Kaipara Matariki at the museum

Bigger, brighter and better in Kaiwaka

The Maori New Year, Matariki, runs this year from June 10 for a month, marking the rise of the star constellation of Pleiades or the Seven Sisters. In the past it has been a season to celebrate and to prepare the ground for

Exhibition 10 June — 26 July 2013 Exhibition from

Primary Schools of the Old Otamatea area Tokatoka to Mangawhai reflecting the Matariki theme

Also Weaving Workshops with local weavers Martha Hetaraka and Sandy Thompson 10th, 12th, 14th, 17th,19th, 21st June from 10am to 12 noon. For registration or interest please contact The Kauri Museum The Kauri Museum, 5 Church Rd, Matakohe For more information phone: 09 431 7417 or visit www.kaurimuseum.com

the coming year’s planting. Offerings of the produce of the land were made and it was a time to instruct young people in the lore of the land and the forest. In addition, certain birds and fish were especially easy to harvest. Today it has become a celebration of skills, achievements, history and knowledge, and The Kauri Museum has asked primary schools from the old Otamatea area — encompassing Tokatoka to Mangawhai, for a display from each school that will reflect the Matariki theme. Displays can include traditional or modern material, including many mediums such as collage, flax weaving, poetry, and stories of other forms These will all make up a museum exhibition over the Matariki period. Free weaving Workshops will be also be held, with local weavers, Martha Hetaraka, and Sandy Thompson on June 10, 12, 14, 17,19 and 21 from 10am to 12 noon. These will be open to beginners or more advanced weavers. To register, phone The Kauri Museum 09 431 7417.

Celena’s Gifts Come and visit our bigger, brighter, better new store for gifts, souvenirs, toys and so much more!

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Visitors to Mangawhai may very well remember Celena’s Gifts — the gift shop with the eclectic range and quirky collection tucked in next to the Q Cafe in the seaside town’s Village centre. Well, the shop has moved, the range is bigger and the views are better from the top of the hill in Kaiwaka — and proprietress Celena is also giving her new home town a helping hand, saving the local information centre from outright closure. “The people of Kaiwaka have been so nice and so welcoming,” says Celena. “We’ve been open a week, and they’ve been just fantastic. We are the gateway town to Northland and to the Kauri Coast here, so it was a given that we had to have an information centre here, to help tourists discover all there is to see and do in the Kaipara.” With the district council’s offices moving to Mangawhai, Celena has incorporated vital tourist information

into a corner of her new, bigger store, and as a lifelong resident of the region she’s just the right person to help advise travellers about where to stay, what to see and where to go. As well as information, travellers who stop by at Celena’s Gifts can expect to find a wealth of wonderful things to take home with them. The new store has afforded space for a bigger selection of artwork, treasures, souvenirs and more. There’s sure to be something to catch the eye for everyone, and, along with the new information centre it’s a win-win situation for the ‘little village of lights’. Townsfolk have welcomed Celena’s Gifts warmly, and are full of praise for the entrepreneurial owner’s decision to keep the information centre local. There are sure to be many flow-on benefits for the rest of the Kaipara, too, as people stopping in to browse and enjoy this new store learn about the must-see sights of the Kauri Coast and beyond.

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Cruise Thru Kaipara World flavours now close to home Kaiwaka’s latest taste sensation offers up world flavours to tempt the discerning palate, alongside classic dishes which have made Indian cuisine a favourite here in New Zealand. The newly opened Spice Lounge lives up to its name with a menu bursting with authentic flavour, and the best news is that they are situated right on state highway one — the perfect stop-off point for travellers seeking a hot, healthy lunch or dinner. Restaurant owner Satinder Singh and his team of highly trained chefs have been steadily building a following since they opened their Kaiwaka establishment this April, but now they’re ready to introduce a new strand to their menu — lunches, as both takeaway or dine in options. Their menu caters not just to those who enjoy their meals hot and spicy — you’ll find global flavours such as sticky ribs and succulent porterhouse steak right there next to exotic Indian dishes such as the world famous Chicken Tikka, spicy Tandoori and a Spice Lounge exclusive; Murg Kali Mirch, a delectable concoction of chicken pieces with freshly ground peppercorns

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and spices served in a rich, creamy sauce. Satinder says that his Hokianga Road • Ph 09 439 8164 customers love being able  Satinder and his team welcome you to Kaiwaka’s newest eatery SKY TV AVAILABLE! to choose from a wide — serving up authentic Indian flavours range of dishes, and especially enjoy being able to select the level of hot and spicy flavour they prefer. For those who really like to feel the burn it’s also good to know that the Spice Lounge is fully licensed — you can quench your lunch special with main, rice and naan thirst and complement your meal with LUNCH FROm 11Am TO 2Pm $12 bread Or add a refreshing kingfisher beer, crisp, cold Kingfisher beer or a selection DINNER FROm 5Pm house wine or soft drink for just $3 more! of house wines. With a cozy atmosphere and commanding views from Kaiwaka’s hilltop, the Spice Lounge is sure to become a firm favourite with locals and travellers alike. PH 09 431 2737 • MOB021 923 236 Book in for a meal, or stop by for lunch spiceloungedinein@gmail.com when you’re passing through the Kaipara’s ‘village of lights’ and treat your senses to 1917 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka a taste of exotic artistry.

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The hisToric MaungaTuroTo hoTel A fully restored turn–of–the–century colonial hotel with a colourful past. Dine with us and enjoy gourmet cuisine, or relax with a drink at the bar. Accommodation available, ample parking and a warm welcome guaranteed. 35 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto • Phone 09 431 8006 TE HANA TE AO MARAMA Maori Cultural Centre

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Letters to the Editor Serious questions surround legal action

Commissioners’ appointment step in right direction

Dear Editor In the May 7th edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler you ran a story by Sheri O’Neill called Bill Paves Way for Legal Action. At the end of the editorial there was a small piece about the response of the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association Chairman, Bruce Rogan. They believed the bill was ‘rushed’ ‘ad-hoc’ and incomplete. I’ll apologise now for being so ignorant but Mr Rogan, where was the MRRA while all of this was happening? It states in the piece that all of this started in 2006. How is it going to improve things by adding more cost to the ratepayers of the Kaipara by taking legal action against those that are trying to rectify the situation. It seems to me that you the MRRA

Dear Sir The letter ‘Looking Forward’ signed by Rod and Maureen Sudlow, has moved me to reply. There has been much comment on this issue over the last few months and many will no doubt believe enough has been said and that matters should be left to run their course. However, many people living in the Mangawhai area believe that the true cause of this debacle has not been addressed. The appointment of the Commissioners to run the Kaipara District Council is a step in the right direction. The previous council were clearly incapable. However, even with the commissioners at the helm a fundamental causation of the present mess has not been addressed. That is the illegal striking of rates to fund the

have closed the gate after the horse has bolted and you are now refusing to open the gate when somebody is trying to put the Bl***y thing back. Why can’t the commissioners be given a chance to find a solution or is it that you have inside information on the independent report yet to be released by the Auditor General? Are you sure that it is not you and yours, the MRRA, that’s not going off half-cocked, rushing and incomplete? I really hope that in fighting this action that you have initiated, the council’s lawyers will also apply to the court for costs payable by MRRA. Wayne Ryder Dargaville

waste water scheme, and the illegal expansion of the scheme (without proper consultation) has not yet been given an adequate examination or gone through due process of law. No culpability has been established. Surely office holders who are elected to carry out the function of council on behalf of the public are accountable in law for their actions? It is simply not good enough for the people to be expected to pick up the tab. Those citizens of Mangawhai who are on rates strike and many who are sympathetic to the argument say we will not pay on a matter of principle. This is why the question is now before the courts. Patrick Miller Mangawhai

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Floor Sanding Greg Brownie

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Quality workmanship guaranteed Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

Les Ph: 0274 972 929 A/H: 09 439 7524

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Les Sweeney Builders • New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions

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WINDOW & get your DouBle le gla glaZIng ng noW W For WInter! DOOR 32 gladstone St, Dargaville SERVICES Mob 027 275 0918, ph/Fax 09 439 6458

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS WRIGHT DESIGN

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40+ years experience • All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4–A0 Ask Brian for your discount 72 SPINDLER ROAD WELLSFORD 0972 (off Wayby Valley Road) office 09 423 8092 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz www.wrightdesign.co.nz

Lyn’s Cake Creations Bookkeeping and administration services Customised for you in your office or mine

Professional and computerised service for your business Phone Sheena on 021 439 157

Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small Phone Lyn

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Established over 60 years your local funeral director Male and Female staff available to discuss all funeral arrangements Pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 21 May 2013 edition is 10am, Monday 20 May 2013. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

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BRAKE DISC pads. Good range, excellent price. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219.

SAYR VENTILATION & heat pump — Sales, service & installation. Free quotations. CALL US NOW BEFORE THE RUSH STARTS 09 431 2025 — 021 762 352. ENERGY SMART SOLUTIONS.

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

RIVER CRUISES aboard Daisy — View Dargaville from the river. Phone Sue Taylor 09 439 4975 Email kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & Services. Make sure your chimney is clean for insurance purposes. It’s never too early to have your chimney, flue & fire box cleaned safety checked & repaired for winter. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376. Crawford Solutions.

WOODTURNING TUITION available with Rick Taylor, 1 day or longer. Phone 09 439 4975.

STAINLESS STEEL, nuts, bolts & screws. Good selection. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219. WIPER BLADES. Are yours worn? Only $19.95 per pair. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219. 20FT CHILLER container for sale. $3,250. Includes chiller motor, fans etc. In average condition — last used a year ago for chilling flowers. Located in Paparoa. kayne@qualitycallas.com. 021 1254 658.

6 METRE MAZDA PARK WAY MOTOR HOME 1989 Fully self contained, solar panel powering lights, fridge, TV. 4 burner cooker & oven. AS IS, WHERE IS.

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Nurseries & Plants WHOLESALE PRICES for native plants from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. We have a great range of native and coastal tolerant plants available now. Further reductions off wholesale prices for purchases of 50 or more plants, delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm, or at other times by prior arrangement. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

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Property for Sale NEWLY COMPLETED 3 Bdrm house, double glazed, insulated. New carpets and curtains. Large integral lined & insulated garage. Trade Me no: DAT 465. PRIVATE SALE $219,000. Phone 09 439 0559.

Business for Sale BUSINESS FOR sale. Successful Dargaville Lifestyle Business established 1984. Strong performer. Only $65k. Excellent self–employment opportunity instant earnings. Phone 09 439 6068 Today!

To Let DARGAVILLE MODERN, warm and sunny 2 bedroom home. Available now. Newly redecorated. $215pw. Phone Erica to view 09 439 0029 or 027 626 9687. DARGAVILLE CENTRALLY located warm, sunny 2 bedroom home. Newly decorated, fully fenced, walk to supermarket and town shops. Available 2nd May $230pw. Phone Erica to view 09 439 0029 or 027 626 9687.

Work Wanted CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY, 77 Gordon Street, 09 439 4670 or 021 246 6436. Trailer covers, boat covers, furniture recovers, bike seats, horsecover repairs, golf carts and much more. SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors Trucks - Roofing Iron - Batteries - Copper Brass - Aluminium etc.

Plants

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Landscaping, Shelter, from $1 – $6 55 West Coast Rd, Te Kopuru 9–4pm • Wednesday to Sunday

09 439 5556 Situations Vacant

CAREGIVER FOR jobshare required part time for Tetraplegic man in Dargaville. Experience preferred but training given. Refs and own transport essential. Phone Steve 09 439 8819.

Teacher aide required 25 hours per week

Please send C.V. with references to: The Principal Te Kopuru School P.O. Box 20 Te Kopuru Phone: 09 439 1802 lee@tekopuru.schoolzone.net.nz

A Job with VAriety Got recent experience in: • The building trade • Landscaping gardening • Exterior house cleaning plus... Need to be able to work unsupervised, be physically fit and full drivers license.

Apply in writing to:

ATS Property Maintenance PO Box 357, Dargaville

Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 • Saturday-Sunday 8-3

Phone 09 439 4940

Work with your local licensed dealer

Childcare Services Ltd

Homekills All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 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.

Animal Accomodation MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.

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

Public Notices FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice & complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592.

Te Kopuru School

Little River Transport Ltd

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Work from home! Care for pre-school children

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A Celebration of Hymns! For all those who love to sing Sponsored by our local churches

A Community event at the Centennial Hall Maungaturoto. Everyone is welcome!

10am on June 8th Light lunch provided afterwards (finger-food). Donations will be received to cover costs. Any surplus will be passed to a local mission.

Enquiries phone 09 431 8042

PUBLIC MEETING INVITATION Better Local Government for the Far North There is a high probability of change within Northland Local Government and the Local Government Commission is now considering alternatives to the current four council structure. The Far North District Council, Whangarei District Council and Te Taitokerau Iwi Leaders are seeking two Unitary Authorities for Northland. Mayor Wayne Brown (FNDC) and Rangitane Marsden (Te Taitokerau Iwi Leader representative) invite the Dargaville community to attend a public meeting to discucss the Far North application and the opportunities for rural Kaipara and Dargaville.

WOOD SPLITTER for hire, “Best in the West” Phone 09 439 6330.

NEED A PLUMBER? THEN CALL THE BEST!

Supplies - Repairs - Maintenance. New installations, upgrades & renovations, burst pipes, hot water cylinders, kitchens & bathrooms.

Plumbing and Heating Centre Phone today 09 439 6123  0800 326 123 102 Jervois St, Dargaville Baylys Beach Society Inc.

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Monday 27th May 7.30pm At SHARKY’S 1 Seaview Road Baylys Beach All Welcome

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

FARM CLEARANCE AUCTION Factory 2nds and overstocked product 200L Drums of 2,4-D ($1 Reserve)

PLUS MORE held on site at Sprayshop Compass yard, cnr Jervois & Grey St, Dargaville

THURSDAY 30th MAY auction starts 12.30pm open from 10am Ph 09-431-1000 or 0800-127-746

Raupo Drainage Board Change of Meeting Date

The Kaipara District Council gives notice that the meeting of the Raupo Drainage Board scheduled for 10am on the 16 May has been rescheduled to 10am on the 23 May and will be held at the Raupo Drainage Board Office, Wharf Road, Ruawai.

A public meeting will be held at The Lighthouse, Dargaville on 21 May 2013.

WHEN: Monday 20th May 2013, 7:00pm

This is where the Commissioners will consider all the information before them, including the submissions received during the consultation period for the draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 and the proposed amendments to the Long Term Plan 2012/2022, and then make final decisions.

If you have any questions or require further information about the meeting please email betterfarnorth@fndc.govt.nz or phone 09 401 5211 www.fndc.govt.nz

The Annual Plan 2013/2014 and the Long Term Plan 2012/2022 will then be settled.

HOST: Farmers of New Zealand WHERE: Dargaville Town Hall, 37 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville

Everyone is welcome to attend this public meeting!

May 14 - 2013

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Roper & Jones 64 freyberg Road

77 Te Kowhai Road

3 bdrm home on 5631m² 3 bedroom home. Modern lifestyle block. New carpet Kitchen. Heat pump & throughout. Wet area insulation. 3 bay garage. bathroom. 2 room sleepout. Exterior fully repainted. Large garden shed/haybarn. $189,000 $259,000 Ref 3099 Ref 3178 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

12 Portland Terrace

175 Victoria street

39 cranley street

Looking for a sound & solid home… look no further. 1960s family home with combined kitchen/dining, separate lounge with wood burner & heat pump. Redecorated in 2007. Fully fenced level 1012m2 section. $215,000 Ref 3176 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

1/66 Montgomery ave

14 earl street

63 Kaihu woods Road

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3 bedroom home on 10 acres. Spacious 3 bedroom home with rural views. Open plan Rewired, new septic tank, living, dble garage with internal water tank and kent fireplace. Close to Kai Iwi lakes & beach. access. Easy care section. $359,000 $175,000 Ref 3144 Ref HL2035 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

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The cutest little cottage you will find. Front deck looks over the river, double garage, 3 bedrooms, newish roof. Partially gibbed. Needs finishing & painting. $105,000 Ref 3179 John Powell 021 439 555

lot 5 Kaitara lane

wearmouth Road

$430,000

4 bdrm home with views over Completely renovated 4 bdrm home. Second lounge or 5th Dargaville. Modern kitchen bdrm. 2 wet area bathrooms. & bathroom. Double glazing, Huge living with river views. rewired, replumbed & new Large garage, internal access. carpet. Large basement. $395,000 Ref 3151 $397,000 Ref 3153 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

29 Phoenix Place

157 Victoria street

2 double bdms. Large lounge. 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms. Two Views of river & Dargaville separate living areas. Fully bridge. Handy to the CBD. fenced with BBQ area. Handy Caravan / Portacom, self to medical centre & schools. contained unit. $450,000 $155,000 Ref 3158 Ref 3123 Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

Solid sunny 3 bdrm home. Thinking of downsizing. Front Polished floors. Covered deck unit in good street. Sunny off the lounge. Easy walk to & warm 2 bdrm, with open schools & local dairy. plan living. $158,000 $129,000 Ref 2979 Ref 3166 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

524 Birch Road – Matakohe

Grazing/Runoff/Lifestyle… Developed and farmed for over 25 years by the same family. Fully fenced to 19 paddocks, with a central race. Dam water gravity feed to troughs. Hay barn, with feed lot. Comfortable 2 brm cottage set on 25 ha (approx). $420,000 Ref HL2046 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Executive style 3 bdrm home 3 dble bdrm home on 4 acres on 3 acres. Sunny open plan (approx). Large lounge, good decks plus a spa pool. Plenty of living plus family room, 2 bathrooms. Dble garage. Great garaging. Close to town. location. $325,000 Ref HL2059 Ref HL2047 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

43 Marine drive

38 cobham ave

3 bedroom home in good Modern 2 bedroom home/ street. Open plan kitchen/ bach, located at Glinks Gully. dining, separate lounge & 2nd lounge upstairs with family room. Double garage balcony. Private back yard plus with auto door. smokehouse & single garage. $255,000 Ref 3161 $430,000 Ref 3154 cRaiG cleMenT 021 461 668

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Sheltered block, 12.3 acres (approx). Flat to gentle contour. Just minutes off SH1 at Kaiwaka. Power & phone to boundary. $165,000 Ref 1418 Jill wilson 021 505 712

Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with stunning views. Just a short drive to Paparoa. $335,000 Ref 1365

224B Petley Road – Paparoa

2.8237 Ha with tidy kauri 3 bedroom home, office, double garage, carport plus single garage. New kitchen, water views, round barn. Gentle contour. Approx 6500m2 of conservation covenanted bush. $385,000 Ref 1424 sheila Boon 027 498 5651

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