Kaipara Lifestyler, May 16th, 2023

A right royal coronation occasion

No storm can defeat Kaipara generosity

The Paparoa Cyclone Response Fundraiser Committee travelled to Mangawhai last week to meet with Mayor Craig Jepson and present a donation raised by locals at a recent community concert.

The $9,284.68 cheque represents the total profits of the raffle, auction and live music event once all the overheads had been taken out. It will be disbursed to people still struggling to rebuild homes and businesses after the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle.

“As exciting as it’s been to go on this journey to fundraise this money, we hope that the outcomes of the fundraiser will make a difference to those people, particularly families and children who were so severely impacted by the weather events,” said

fundraising committee chairperson Loie Donaldson.

“I thought if we raised $5,000, that would be a success. Look at us! We are so proud of everyone involved and how everyone just pulled together.” continued on page 5 …

to witness the coronation of the former Queen; Dot James recalls travelling to witness the royal visit in 1953, just after her own wedding. Saturday’s engagement brought some fun and a slice of history to residents, who enjoyed taking part in a commemoration of the auspicious day.

 by Andy Bryenton

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rural home throughout the district including Dargaville, Ruawai, Paparoa, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Wellsford.

 Quiz season is in full swing, with the annual Whānau Focus challenge drawing a big crowd of enthusiastic trivia-chasers. The competition was hot at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club as teams tangled with the cryptic questions, taking home prizes from a variety of local businesses and raising money for the Whānau Focus Centre’s many collaborative social service providers.

Stunning views

 The Maungatūroto and Districts Rotary Club introduced its Farm Ramble fundraiser last weekend with a walk on the local Lupton family farm. “We needed to do something, and walking on a farm is a nice thing to do,” says MDRC secretary Stella Clyde. “The farm was beautiful and the race goes along a ridge, and you can see parts of the Kaipara. With the weather we’ve had, having a nice day on a farm walk can make people feel better mentally.”

Quiz night success

Night. The night

about $2,300 from quizzers, silent auction bidders, raffles and a donation from the Northern Wairoa Boating Club. The CGNK is grateful to sponsors, the NWBC and everyone involved in making the evening a success to raise funds for its Training Fuel Fund.

 Sixteen teams from across Kaipara participated in the Coastguard North Kaipara Quiz

raised

Mystery dieback strikes Kai Iwi Lakes Preparing for emergencies

 by Andy Bryenton

An unscheduled presentation to the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee has heard the shocking news that Lake Taharoa, the biggest of the Kai Iwi Lakes, has suffered massive aquatic vegetation dieback.

“This is something very concerning which has impacted our Kai Iwi Lakes in just the past few weeks,” said Te Roroa spokesperson Snow Tane. He introduced the delegation from the Northland Regional Council, including NRC biodiversity manager Lisa Forester.

“A weed survey is taken on a regular basis, looking at native lake bed plants,” said Ms Forester. “This survey was taken recently, and a significant decline of lake bed plants was discovered.”

The NRC’s divers quartered the lake and found that coverage had dropped from 87% one year ago to just slightly more than one per cent this year. It represents a disastrous level of die-off and may critically alter the ecosystem of the lake. Plants provide filtration for Lake Taharoa and support the rest of the aquatic biome. Scientists have still to discover what has caused the ecological decline.

“We took into consideration lake levels, water quality, temperature, even a landslip into the lake, and cyclone activity,” said

Ms Forester. “This is a warning sign, and we have to pay attention.”

Mystifyingly, neighbouring Lake Waikare seems to have avoided a similar fate. Te Roroa’s science adviser Taoho Patuawa says Te Roroa had been immediately informed of the situation and is concerned about the state of the lake.

“We’re committed to working with Northland Regional Council and other relevant parties to determine the contributing factors for this decline and investigate locally managed solutions to reverse this alarming result.”

 by Andy Bryenton

At an extraordinary Kaipara District Council briefing last week, Civil Defence staff delved into what went right, what went wrong, and what is in place surrounding Cyclone Gabrielle and possible future weather bombs.

The meeting seemed pertinent after a day of heavy rain and surface flooding again closed the Brynderwyn and Dome Valley roads.

The biggest issue of contention was communication before and during events such as the cyclone. Several factors, including power outages, downed cellular networks, mixed messages and social media misinformation, combined to exacerbate worry.

“It’s important that we communicate with our communities during an emergency event,” said Civil Defence spokesperson Laura Exton.

“If you have the correct message and advice, and places where people can find accurate information, this can be extraordinarily helpful.”

Some confusion centred on the location of Dargaville’s evacuation hub. As the cyclone struck, three such hubs sprung up, but many people still assumed that the town hall would be the focus of efforts; it was not. While agreeing on the

need for precise communications in times of future need, Civil Defence also reported many positives, from the strong role of rescue services and community groups to the actions of contractors and farmers who weighed in with heavy machinery, often unasked.

It was also revealed that many smaller towns now have their own volunteer emergency response groups. Places such as Te Kōpuru, Baylys Beach, Glinks Gully and Poutō will be more ready should wild weather strike again, as Civil Defence visit them to make individual plans. 

 Landmark lake critically ill: Lake Taharoa has been hit by a massive, mysterious dieback of formerly healthy underwater plants, says Lisa Forester (left)

 When Cyclone Gabrielle struck, community volunteers came to the fore; next time, there will be more communication and coordination to get that help where it’s needed

It’s all in the fine print

 by Lina Khan and Keegan Jones

When selling your business, one of the most important steps of the process (after investing some time preparing your business for sale) is getting your Sale and Purchase Agreement right.

It’s worth discussing this with a business lawyer early on in the process so you (and the agreement) are clear on the terms on which you are prepared to sell.

There will likely be negotiation on these terms as buyers look to put in their offers. Your lawyer can help manage these negotiations for you and ensure the agreed terms align with your goals and are workable.

Conditions

When you enter into a Sale and Purchase Agreement, it will likely be subject to various conditions which will need to be satisfied before settlement. Common conditions include the purchaser obtaining finance, doing due diligence on the business, and getting landlord approval (if there is a lease).

Under the due diligence condition, the purchaser will generally be looking to examine your business’ financial performance, lease, supplier and customer contracts, among other things. That is where time spent preparing your business for sale can pay off, making buyer due diligence much quicker and easier.

Going unconditional

Once the conditions of the Sale and Purchase Agreement are all satisfied, then you will be legally required to sell the business to the purchaser on the settlement date.

Once the agreement is unconditional you will need to do a number of things, including:

• consulting with your employees as required under employment law (where there is a sale of a business they will technically be redundant even if the purchaser is going to employ them following settlement), and

• arranging items that must be supplied to the purchaser on settlement, which might include a signed deed of assignment of lease from the landlord and a release of any securities that your bank or other lender or supplier holds over any assets that the purchaser is buying

Your lawyer will be able to help you work through these steps.

Completing the sale (settlement day)

On settlement day, you and the purchaser complete the sale and purchase of the business. The buyer will

pay the purchase price, and ownership of the business and assets will pass to them. Your lawyer will prepare a settlement statement which sets out the total amount payable by the purchaser, less any deposit paid and apportionments for items such as rent paid in advance.

Often there is a stock take on the settlement day once settlement is completed. Where this happens, the agreement may require the vendor’s lawyer to hold back part of the purchase

price received until the stock take has been determined, in case stock in trade was lower than agreed and an adjustment payment needs to be refunded to the purchaser (and vice versa with the purchaser’s lawyer).

WRMK’s team of specialist business lawyers can advise you throughout the process. Please contact us if you would like an initial discussion. Often a conversation early on can prevent little niggles from turning into big problems further down the track. 

No storm can defeat Kaipara generosity

Wellford history on show

 by Paul Campbell

A weekend of events down memory lane is planned for the Wellsford community on May 27 and 28 to celebrate the sailing of the town’s Albertland pioneers from London in 1862, bound for land grants in a planned city of Port Albert.

“The 29th of May is a significant date in the history of the Albertland settlement as in 1862 the first two ships set sail from London Docks which brought the early pioneers to New Zealand,” says Albertland Museum treasurer Rob Lennon.

“Thank you very much for your significant contribution to the Mayoral Relief Fund and all your hard work. It was a brilliant night where all the Kaipara community really came together,” said Mayor Jepson. The fund empowered to help citizens in the name of his office has already paid out tens of thousands in support for Kaipara families.

“It takes a whole community to make an idea a success. All the bands donated their time for free, and Ted Viskovich and Margaret, who donated the PA system and all the sound for the evening. So many people mucked in and donated time and effort, and lots of people bought tickets who weren’t able to come but still wanted to contribute,” said committee member Brendon ‘Tiny’ Heathcote.

Brian Baker helped to coordinate the musical entertainment, and he himself took to the stage to get patrons up and dancing. Musicians came from far and

wide to play in Paparoa, with an eclectic set list packing in the hits across genres as varied as alternative rock and country.

“Firstly, before we even get to the music, this was a huge community event which was life-affirming and uplifting to be part of,” says Brian. “Then, of course, we have all the acts who gave so generously of their time and talent. Music is the glue which pulls communities together, and that’s why I love it so much.”

The committee which helped organise the cyclone relief night received big thanks from the mayor and council. Sharon Duffy, Melanie Miller, Loie Donaldson, Pat George, Brendon ‘Tiny’ Heathcote, Gail Pianta, Ruth de Man, Linda Allan, Sue Marmont and Deb Clapperton, in turn, offered their heartfelt appreciation to all the patrons who came and gave generously, and those who contributed raffle prizes, auction items and their time to the cause. 

“Descendants of the ships Matilda Wattenbach and Hanover still commemorate this date today, although the planned harbourside town soon shifted to Wellsford and the rail and road links.”

The museum is holding the 161st anniversary weekend in conjunction with the Wellsford Drama Club, Wellsford RSA, Port Albert Hall, Druids Hall and the Wharehine Hall for two days of entertainment and things to see and do. Leading the way will be three performances of a historical comedy.

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other activities associated with a bus trip to historic sites. “The show we have put together is in two parts. The first part celebrates some of the talent we have in this community.

“The second is a one act play written by Jane Wilson whose husband’s forbears came out to New Zealand on the ship, bringing some of the first Albertlanders to this district.”

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 “East to west, everyone contributed and made this event what it was,” says Paparoa resident Loie Donaldson, as her committee presented a large cheque to the mayor for cyclone relief

 The cast of the Wellsford anniversary play Keep Thy First Wife wife: Kirsty King-Turner, sitting with (left to right) Diane Greenwood, Alan Bainbridge, Zachary Skelling and Ella Brunton

First political speech of election year

 by Andy Bryenton

New Zealanders will go to the polls on October 14 to select a new government, and political candidates have begun to visit their constituents and seek support.

Mark Cameron of the ACT party was the first political hopeful to speak to the public in Dargaville, taking the podium at a recent Grey Power meeting in the town. Grey Power, the advocacy group for older citizens, has a long history of hosting political speeches, debates and discussions.

Mr Cameron, ACT’s farming and rural spokesperson, delivered an address aimed at social ills and offered his party’s solutions.

“What is affecting rural New Zealand, and indeed, urban New Zealand, is what we affectionately call the ‘three Cs’; crime, cogovernance and the cost of living,” he said.

He described crime as ‘running amok’ and drew a comparison between rising crime figures and the level of truancy prevalent across Northland schools. Berating the incumbent government for letting the cost of living get out of control, he suggested that removing regulation to the primary sector would help drive food prices down.

Co-governance, however, received the largest broadside.

“I have had the pleasure of speaking to some 300 people in Taumarunui recently,” said Mr Cameron. “Where they

Headed for jamboree

 by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Scouts has hosted a very successful garage sale, raising funds to send the group to the biggest event on the Scouting calendar, jamboree in December.

were so deeply aggrieved was that they felt like second-class citizens in their own country. They are talking about co-governance here. They see it as an erosion of all things fair and just.”

The ACT MP fielded questions from the crowd about fair taxation, crime, Three Waters reforms and over-regulation in agriculture, saying that it was his job to listen and take these concerns to parliament to be heard. 

One of the Scout group’s leaders, Rebecca Davidson, says that the community’s support will help get the youngsters under canvas to celebrate outdoor adventure at this year’s jamboree.

“Events like this have been a big part of the Scouting movement since its inception, and previous jamborees have given us great ideas; both the Tidy Kiwi campaign and the idea of a conservation week have come from Scouts meeting and talking,” says Rebecca.

“This year, the event is in Hamilton, at Mystery Creek, and it will be a very exciting one. To get there, we don’t just raise funds, but the scouts also have to earn badges proving that they are experienced in camping and other crafts.” Scouts Charlie Miller, Liam Hanham and Samuel Davidson were

there to help with the big garage sale event, assisting the public at 8am on a chilly May morning.

They all agreed that it’s worthwhile considering the big adventure awaiting at the end of the year.

Donated goods filled the Scout hall, from lawnmowers and light fittings to books, toys and clothing. Keen buyers were lined up before the doors opened to grab a bargain and help get the scouts off on their way to the jamboree.

All those involved wish to thank the public for their support — those who donated goods and those who came to buy.

There will be other fundraising events leading up to the summer’s big event, so there will be more opportunities to support your local Scouts in the coming weeks and months. 

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 ACT MP Mark Cameron delivered a repudiation of government policy on crime, co-governance and the cost of living when he addressed Dargaville Grey Power members

 Charlie Miller, Liam Hanham and Samuel Davidson are happy to help run the local Scouts’ jumble sale, as the fund raised here will get them to 2023’s jamboree in Hamilton

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Records smashed in Ruawai Exploring new experiences

 by Andy Bryenton

Ruawai College rounded out the sporting season with its traditional inter-house championships last week, with records falling on the track and in the pool.

Some of these records had stood for years and even decades. Most notably, swimming champion Piper Stirling managed to topple a memorable time in the 50 metres freestyle, set 48 years ago in 1975. Her effort of 31.68 seconds finally shattered the 32.60 seconds set by S Murphy nearly five decades ago.

Piper also broke records in the 25-metre and 50-metre breaststroke and in the 25-metre butterfly, where the record she toppled was her own. The 25-metre breaststroke record of 19.98 seconds was set by C Phillips in 1994, 29 years ago.

Zach Sterling broke records in the 50 and 100 metres intermediate boys freestyle. Ben Watkins also took two records in the pool in the senior boy’s competition, including a 100-metre breaststroke record, which had stood since 1998.

Ben was also in top form on the field, smashing the record for the 1.5-kilometre run. It was set in 1988 by P Rule, at a speedy 4 minutes 54 seconds. Other record breakers on the track included Tarshyah Walters, who excelled in the high jump, and Nayte Johnston, who broke a javelin record which had been on the books since 2009.

“Our inter-house events are always such a highlight of the school year,” says principal’s assistant Tyla o’Sullivan.

“It’s great to see so many of our students participating in the sports we have on offer, often exceeding their own expectations. Some of the records broken by students at athletics day and swimming sports are older than they are.”

 by Amy Fifita

Paparoa Primary School students from years five and six went on a three-day excursion recently to explore various attractions in and surrounding the Whangārei area.

“Our camp incorporates the school values of respect, responsibility and resilience. It encompasses all camp life from sharing bunk rooms to packing bags and participating in new experiences,” says Paparoa Primary School principal Karyn Taylor.

The camp started with an outing to Kiwi North, where the students learnt about history and native birdlife.

“We started off at Kiwi North, where we watched Disco the Kiwi get fed, and the students participated in a historical school lesson using ink and fountain pens which they enjoyed.”

The students stayed at the Marsden Bay Christian Camp and took part in various activities, including sports and outdoor skills.

“On day two, we kayaked around One Tree Point canals and participated in archery. They had a blast in the bubble balls, trying to play soccer, but they really liked banging into each other and rolling around. The most popular activity over the three days was the waterslide.

“We headed up to the Adventure Forest on the last day. The students loved it. They enjoyed ziplining and conquering their fears as they were able to get higher and higher in the trees.

“Creating opportunities to experience new challenges are an important part of providing a camp at Paparoa Primary School. It also allows our students to get to know each other in a different environment and support each other through a variety of activities.” 

 Swimming champion Piper Sterling managed to break a record which had stood since 1975, as Ruawai students competed in the pool and on the track

 Paparoa Primary School students Aubree, Floriss, Delphine, Lucy, Shelby, Jed, Charlie and Kaushik enjoying the slide at the Marsden Bay Christian Camp

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Narrow vote for trout Fairy tale goes live

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A spirited debate unfolded at last week’s meeting of the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee surrounding the return of trout of Kai Iwi Lakes and the fate of the endangered dune lake galaxias (DLG) fish.

The primary concern surrounding the re-release of non-native trout into the lakes is the ongoing decline of the very rare DLG. There are conflicting theories on how trout affect the relationship between these fish and the predatory gambusia ‘mosquito fish’ which also inhabit the lakes. The committee asked for expert advice before making a decision.

First came a presentation from Fish and Game New Zealand spokesperson Craig Deal, who advocated for the return of trout to the lakes.

“This was once perhaps the most significant trout fishery north of Rotorua,” he told committee members.

It was their position, from research, that the trout may be helping to separate gambusia and DLG populations to the benefit of the native fish.

Secondly, a presentation by the Department of Conservation took a different tack, noting that trout have been known to eat the DLG. Their advice was not to re-release trout into the lakes. Further information was brought to the

table, for example, the existence of another Northland lake where gambusia and a similar subspecies of galaxias live in equilibrium. There was an even divide between committee members as to whether trout release would be positive or negative. A motion to deny Fish and Game’s request to release trout was defeated by a margin of one; Mayor Craig Jepson was the tiebreaker. After a pause to consult standing orders, a motion to recommend a controlled release was tabled and passed by a single vote. Now the matter will proceed to a meeting of the council.

Dargaville Little Theatre has turned on the magic for a winter season of Cinderella, with a glittering dress rehearsal last week setting the stage for this hotly anticipated show.

It’s the most beloved of all the classic Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, with adaptations spanning everything from ballet and opera to animation. Cinderella has a timeless appeal. Chosen by director Deborah Steele and her team due to its uplifting music and sheer popularity, this is the Rodgers and Hammerstein version of the tale, first shown in 1957 with Julie Andrews in the lead role.

In 2013 the show was adapted for the modern Broadway stage, and now it’s Dargaville’s turn. The cast and crew have been working extremely hard to master all the music, songs and choreography, and the result, when combined with colourful costumes and some spot-on casting choices, is fairy tale magic.

Cinderella’s story has been told in many cultures, with the oldest version coming from Egypt in ancient times. While that first version featured a lost sandal, and a lowly servant girl marrying the Pharaoh, the tale spread around the world. By 860 CE, the Chinese

people told the story of Ye Xian, who was persecuted by her wicked stepsisters and was gifted magical silk robes and golden slippers to attend a new year’s festival. In mediaeval France, Cinderella was known as La Fresne, an orphan raised by nuns who was identified as a lost princess thanks to a magical cloak and silver shoes.

The classic Grimm Brothers adaptation, known to all, will debut on Saturday, May 20, at the Dargaville Little Theatre and run for two weeks, including three afternoon weekend matinee performances.

p The Taharoa Domain Governance Committee engaged in a deep discussion and debate on the pros and cons of trout release

p An ensemble cast, from the Fairy Godmother to the tiniest mice, has brought the classic fairy tale of Cinderella to life on stage

MAUNGATŪROTO FIREFIGHTERS

Seven decades in uniform

 by Andy Bryenton

This year marks the 70-year anniversary of a Kaipara institution; the Maungatūroto Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Like many such brigades around the district, this dedicated band of locals can trace its ancestry back to a handful of civic-minded folk who, when faced with the reality of a growing community and a pressing need, stepped up to safeguard their neighbours against disaster.

In the case of Maungatūroto, the galvanising call to action came in 1953. In the winter of that year, a house fire at the property of Mr Jack Brooks highlighted the need for a trained, well-equipped response to such emergencies. A meeting was called, and citizens were asked to volunteer to become firefighters. On the night, 19 members of the public sat around the table, with Max Dempster as chairperson; it was his tearooms where the gathering was held, after all.

The minutes of this first meeting were only rediscovered in recent times, having

been missing since 1954, the year after the brigade’s foundation. A perusal of these notes shows that 16 foundation members stepped forward, making August 4 a red-letter day in Maungatūroto history.

To begin with, the spirit of the brigade was strong, but their equipment was lacking. A trailer-mounted pump was the primary firefighting asset at hand, and it was towed out to emergency scenes by whichever volunteer could arrive first with a tow bar. There was no fire station in those days. The pump lived in an old shed, and up until 1963, meetings of the volunteers were convened in the hair salon of Mr Ralph Brooks.

Both of these things changed as the brigade grew in stature and recognition. By 1954, the local dairy co-operative, forerunner to Fonterra, helped the volunteers buy a big 1936 Ford truck to tow the pump, with the understanding that a well-equipped brigade would be a great asset to the dairy factory should a disaster occur there.

It came not a moment too soon. The biggest test of the brigade was to come in October that year, when the Kaipara Pines Sawmill at Topuni suffered a catastrophic blaze. Maungatūroto’s firefighters were on the front line as the raging flames threatened a swathe of forest, yards full of timber, petrol pumps and tanks, and even nearby homes. Whangarei’s brigade raced over the Brynderwyns, 80 kilometres to

assist but even so, it took more than 36 hours to tame the fire.

The following year, the Maungatūroto brigade successfully bought a post-war Ford V8 open-topped, custom-built fire engine from Auckland for £350. This machine, too, was soon ‘baptised’ in action. In December that year, a major fire ripped through the main street of Wellsford. Maungatūroto firefighters

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drove to the rescue and spent many hours battling the flames. While many shops were damaged, the main street was saved.

Max Dempster served for many years as Chief Fire Officer in Maungatūroto. The fire engine was kept at his place of business until a new station was built in 1963, 60 years ago. Mr Dempster had retired in 1962, and fellow foundation member Fred Anderson took over as CFO, overseeing the opening of the new station, which was shared with the St John ambulance service. He also welcomed a new fire appliance, as the classic old Ford was retired in 1964 for a then state-ofthe-art Bedford, complete with a Coventryengine powered onboard pump.

Mr Anderson’s successor, Mr Dudley Brooks, also presided over an era of change when the brigade began to respond to many more vehicle crashes. He arranged the purchase of a steelcutting saw in 1973. In 1979, the brigade invited the makers of a new rescue device, the ‘jaws of life’, to make a local demonstration. While the machinery was on show, a call came through; there had been a major accident on the Brynderwyn road, and people needed to be freed from a wreck. The brigade packed the ‘jaws’ into a car and saved the day, meaning they had to raise funds to buy the equipment. The community rallied and gladly helped

foot the bill. Perhaps the biggest test of the brigade’s rescue abilities came on the night of June 30, 1997. This date is still remembered as the worst flood ever to strike Maungatūroto. Water rushed through the dairy factory, a metre deep, and the firefighters responded to 12 call-outs as the rain came down in a deluge. Five firefighters and the brigade’s secretary had to take refuge in the upper floor of the local bowling club as

floodwaters destroyed the green and rose up to the windscreen of their fire truck.

From dramatic situations like these to more community-based initiatives, such as being the first brigade in New Zealand to help put a smoke alarm in every local home, the Maungatūroto volunteer firefighters can look back on a history full of pride.

Today, they have a modern new firehouse, the latest in trucks, equipment

and safety gear, and all the skills needed to put it to work.

What they need to carry on this 70–year legacy might be you.

Like all rural brigades, the Maungatūroto firefighters are volunteers, and they need local people to volunteer to keep their ranks strong. There are lots of different jobs to do to keep a modern firefighting force alert and ready, and there’s something for everyone to do if they want to step up and play their part. Please give them a call or visit the fire station soon if you feel that you want to give back to your community; you’d be joining an amazing team. 

Your commitment to public service is inspiring, and your dedication to protecting others is unwavering. You are heroes, and we are grateful for everything you do.

We want to acknowledge your hard work, your bravery, and your sacrifice.

unnoticed, and we appreciate the incredible impact you have on our community. From

 Long-serving firefighter Gus Fergus with his wife Wendy, at the presentation of his 25-year firefighting medal, the gold star

FIREFIGHTERS

Minimising flammable hazards on-farm

 by Amy Fifita

Rural fire safety is paramount when maintaining your rural property, and there are often more risks involved than urban centres because it is your livelihood and income.

In the event of a fire, ensure there is an accessible path for emergency services and vehicles. Ensure that your Rural Addresses Property Identification number is seen clearly. General maintenance such as cutting low-hanging branches and keeping roads and driveways wide without deep ruts, will make it easier and quicker for responders to assist you in your time of need.

Equip your home with fire extinguishers, fire-resistant materials and nonflammable amenities like shutters and sheathing. These added extras will decrease the fire risk and give you an upper hand should the unplanned happen. Look at the areas around your house for possible fire starters. Ensure that branches are cut to at least three metres away from your chimney and that thick vegetation is at least 10 metres from windows.

Consider having an internal domestic sprinkler system installed in your home and check and replace batteries for smoke alarms. Purchase a fire

extinguisher to keep close at hand in your abode. Clear areas that have dry or dead trees or stumps. These could be used as an accelerant in a fire causing it to spread to other parts of your property. Prune trees and shrubs that have excess vegetation and remove highly flammable plants. You can replace them with less flammable options. Trim trees that are close to power lines.

Assess your farmland and buildings for accelerants and ignition sources. Keep a list of what they are and where each will be stored separately. Have multipurpose dry powder extinguishers within reach of areas at risk of fire.

Be vigilant about the risks of using machinery and power tools on the farm. Blades or metal from machines can cause sparks when they come in contact with rocks, so remember to check and clear areas of fire-causing debris.

Correctly store flammable products such as hay bales, bedding material, fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides away from machinery and livestock. If a

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Talk to your local fire officers before burning off slash, standing vegetation and debris.

They will be able to supply you with free advice on how to ensure the safety of yourself and others when burning areas of land, even if it is open season.

Discuss and make a fire safety plan. It should include evacuation points for your family and workers to meet at and directions on what to do.

Minimise and manage the fire hazards on your house and farm for a safer work environment. For thorough guidelines and recommendations for keeping your property safe go to fireandemergency.nz.

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A charitable challenge tradition

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by Andy Bryenton

Maungatūroto’s firefighting volunteers are not just heroes to those who they save from accidents and emergency situations.

Their record of tackling the toughest test for Kiwi fire crews, the Sky Tower Climb, has seen the small brigade punch above its weight, raising large amounts of money for the fight against leukaemia and blood cancer.

The challenge sees 1,000 Fire Emergency New Zealand first responders scale the 320 metres of stairwell inside the tower each year. That equates to 1,103 stairs, tackled while wearing full ‘level two’ fire fighting kit, which includes a helmet, fire-resistant pants and jacket, boots, a mask and gloves.

Last year was no exception, with plenty of training and physical fitness reaping the rewards for two Maungatūroto men.

“It was a massive effort by our two boys, Glenn Orford and Jono Geraghty, who tackled the Sky Tower challenge in Auckland during August,” said Maungatũroto chief fire officer Paddy Thornton.

In 2022, Glenn managed to best the tower in 12 minutes 11 seconds in the grand master’s section, for firefighters over the age of 50. Jono managed a very respectable 17-minute climb on his firstever attempt.

“I was elated when I got to the top,” says Glenn. “This is a good cause because leukaemia can affect anyone at any age, and not only can we raise money and awareness, there’s good comradeship between the different brigades on the day.”

The eventual tally, from donations taken in from around New Zealand, topped $1.2 million.

“Over the years, both FireUp Events and LBC teams have worked together to develop a comprehensive event and fundraising model, which is now consistently raising over $1 million. The

Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge is a fun and great way of raising funds while helping the seven Kiwis diagnosed with a blood cancer every day,” said event organisers.

They credited philanthropic innovator Tony Scott for coming up with the concept back in 2005.

Of course, scaling the titanic tower is not the only charitable work you’ll find the good sorts from the local fire brigade involved in. Whenever there’s a Christmas parade, school fundraiser, or community safety awareness drive, you’ll often see the red trucks and yellow uniforms out on display.

It’s an extension of the spirit which drives people to become volunteer firefighters in the first place; a desire to do something good for the wider

community, not for money or fame, but for the satisfaction of making their town a better place.

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 Firefighter Glenn Orford of Maungatūroto is just one of a legion of rescue heroes who tackled the Sky Tower challenge in 2022, and this is just one of the brigade’s charitable works

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A change is as good as a holiday

Are you feeling down and blue due to the wretched weather? Perhaps a bright and cosy interior design makeover is the answer. of all interior spaces — hospital wards.

Winter is a time for nesting and bringing warmth and happiness indoors. A room that’s comfortable and positive is good for your health. That’s been shown to work in the most high-stress and medically vital

“What you are thinking at any moment is changing your biochemistry,” says University of Minnesota neuroscientist Candice Pert.

“Thus, the stress of a noisy, confusing hospital room might result in a patient not only feeling worried, sad or helpless but experiencing higher blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension. In addition, hormones released in response to the emotional stress could suppress the patient’s immune system, causing his wounds to heal more slowly.”

This revelation has led to the redesign of many modern hospitals, with positive outcomes. There’s also a growing realisation that you don’t have to be injured or unwell to reap the benefits of a positive, calming space. Modern interior design doesn’t just take in aesthetics. It can also help build a space that’s therapeutic.

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To cheer up your home in terms of safety and comfort, it’s all about creating soft and warm surfaces and blocking out cold, damp conditions. Draughts, leaks, rattles and creaks must go, and soft carpets, comfy chairs, cushions and throws are welcomed in. A comfortable, warm space will encourage others to visit and stay, which beats seasonal depression with positive social interaction.

 A comfortable, colourful and secure-feeling hospital room is proven to speed healing; how can a well-designed home help your body and mind this winter?

bright and colourful scenes to create mental stimulus in a room. Feature walls of colour and bright furnishing accents can also add a personal touch making a space feel safe and engaging.

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The art of choosing art

 by Andy Bryenton

The world of analysing and explaining artworks can be a confusing one, with many weighty volumes written on what constitutes a fine piece of creative genius.

What’s funny, from the average person’s point of view, is that many of the experts disagree. When it comes to choosing art for your home, you don’t need a degree or even the justification of an art-school opinion to pick out what you like and brings joy to your living spaces.

Seeing as most of us won’t be purchasing a museum-grade piece of Renaissance artistry for the lounge room or dining area, what’s the best way to choose something that will sit right with the rest of your decor aesthetic? Here are some tips from the experts in interior design.

Let big works of art lead the room. If you want to make a splash by placing a big, feature canvas on your wall, or if you have an idea for a feature selection in a common theme, it’s best to buy the art first and accessorise around it, choosing furnishings that don’t overshadow the feature piece.

Choose what you love, not what you think is an investment. Art is personal, and it’s for you, not for strangers or, even worse, the next owner of your home. That means two things: buy artworks you really love, and don’t try to speculate by buying to invest if you want art that works for you and your home rather than a gallery.

Secondly, it means being true to yourself and ignoring critics and self-appointed authorities. If you love retro movie posters, cartoon memorabilia, antique Kiwiana or vintage postage stamp images, collect them and show them off proudly. It’s your space.

Avoid the bland by supporting locals. Locally made art resonates with the place where it’s from. There are amazingly talented artists working in your area who would love your support and will complement your home with works tied to the place where you both live. Locally hand-made art is also the antithesis of mass-market art which lacks that sense of soul.

Pick artwork in person, never online. Even if you love a painting or sculpture online, the experts advise seeing it in person, in real space, before you buy. You’ll get a real sense of how it’s going to look in your place.

Use the colour and mood of a painting to theme a ‘blank canvas’ room. A work of art you truly love could be the perfect jumping-off point to redecorate an entire room. Think about what you love in the painting, and pick decor which feels like those colours and shapes bursting out of the frame. 

 Selecting artworks for your walls is a very personal process; this is one place to forget about trends and the opinions of others, and indulge your own senses

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A rainbow of moods

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Choose your colour scheme to fit the purpose of your home. Research suggests that colour can affect our emotions; even ancient Egyptian, Indian and Chinese civilisations used different hues as a form of therapy.

Colour code the rooms in your house to match its purpose. Take the kitchen, for example; it is purpose-built for you to make culinary creations.

Look at the different rooms of your house and assess what you use the

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Orange is another colour of appetite. It is also associated with optimism, self-confidence and encouragement. The pigment represents a cheerful and warm energy.

For creatives, shades of yellow are meant to promote creativity and warmth, while black encourages formality and sophistication.

Promote your intellect with yellow when deciding on new and innovative ideas for projects. The shade can brighten your mood with happiness or hope.

For people who ground themselves with meditation, purple tones prompt a spiritual mindset as well as royalty and luxury. If you want a more simplistic and honest approach, white is a good colour to tap into or use both colours to create a balance of the emotions you want to promote.

 The colours that surround us can affect our mentality, choose what hues suit your areas according to their purpose

Light green is an optimal choice for a feeling of balance and growth, depending on the tone. Bluey greens create the feeling of calm and prosperity, while dark green shades give the impression of wealth.

If you don’t fancy getting out the paintbrushes, you can always opt to use coloured accessories that can be moved around each room as needed. Find a balance of colours that work well together. Freshen your space with purpose-chosen colours to promote a variety of emotions. 

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Easing end-of-season paperwork

 by Amy Fifita

Fonterra and Ballance Agri-Nutrients have arranged to share data about joint customers to take the pressure off farmers who are required to fill out similar information.

“We are pleased to announce that we have developed a solution that will help our customers who supply Fonterra save valuable time and effort,” says Ballance sales general manager Jason Minkhorst.

The companies have drawn up an agreement to work together to provide a streamlined service for joint clients.

“At Ballance, we’re always looking for ways to improve the customer experience. This new data-sharing feature is just the first small step to greater data sharing with our trusted partners, like Fonterra.”

Farmers who are joint customers can fill out a form agreeing that their information can be shared. The streamlined process makes it simpler for customers and both businesses.

“We recognise that it can be frustrating to enter the same information into multiple systems for different reporting needs, which is why we have worked with Fonterra to create a solution that streamlines the sharing of data between our two co-operatives. Our customers that opt-in to share their data can rest

assured that their data will be available to be automatically populated, allowing them to focus on what matters most — running their farm.”

The idea is a response to ease the pressure off farmers who expressed that they were filling out the same data for the end-of-season reporting. The new system minimises time spent on paperwork.

“We offer a range of products and services, including fertilisers, animal feed, and advisory services, to help farmers improve their productivity and profitability. Our nutrient specialists work closely with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions to help them achieve their goals.”

The arrangement shares fertiliser data with Fonterra, which uses it according to the contract you have with them. The contract you have with Ballance applies to its usual usage of the information and not what the dairy company will use it for.

Fonterra will use the information for farm dairy records, on-farm sustainability, advocacy, compliance and efficiency.

Clients will be notified if the data is required to be submitted on other platforms.

“By opting into the data sharing, we can send Fonterra information about Ballance product use during the season. This will include the amount purchased per product, months of application and maximum application rate, if known from the use of our Nitrogen Limit Management tool and associated Proof of Application data.”

To get on board with the streamlined data service, go to woobox.com/5rcayo. 

 Two of New Zealand’s largest agricultural businesses are in agreement to share fertiliser data to ease dairy farmers’ end-of-season paperwork

A dog’s tail … Boss is ona ‘bout tha roads

“It’s just a huge munny-go-round an’ I wunder if it will eva end.” Gidday readas, an’ that was tha Boss speekin’ as we sat ona woolshed steps as his gerlfren’ Sharlene arrived wiva tray of smoko. “Wot’s that, Deah?” she ask, wile she pored cupptees. “Wot’s a munny-go-round?”

Boss hada papa froma kattil stop I fetched an’ he shook the pages. “Blimmin’ costs of the rein an’ more rein, an’ floods an’ cylelones just goes on an’ on,” Boss sed.

He gived Sharlene the papa and she red in her skooltecha voice: “The government will splash close to a billion dollars to help cyclone and flooding-hit communities in the North Island recover and futureproof themselves against new disasters.”

“Trubble is that once yer fix a road, ya gotta keep it goin’,” Boss said. “Lookit that Bryderwin State highway witch has rilly fallen over again. Well, its costin’ a fortune for repairs there, but wot’s happened. All that traffic bin diverted to tha Paparoa back road ter Wongarei. An’ ‘cos so many loggin’ and freight truckies ignored signs to travel north by Darayville, that road’s bin wrecked too.”

Boss hada slurp of tee. Then Sharlene sed she agreed with him. “I hada look ona komputer wen Billy wasin’t riting,” she sed. “It costs the govmint 20,000 dollars to fix up one kilometa of road they reckin. So to patch up that Paparoa-Oakley Road gonna cost another million dollars.”

Boss nodded. “Tha’s wot I am sayin’ Deah. It’s a neva endin’ circle. So wen

govmint sez its payin’ billyins to fix damage, that’s not the end ofa story eh?”

Sharlene lookt atta papa again. “State highways cost more than $20,000 per kilometre to maintain each year. Road and rail given $475 million. Transport Minister Michael Wood said damage to the North Island transport network by Cyclone Gabrielle and the January floods was putting financial pressure on councils. The funding includes $275 million earmarked for Waka Kotahi NZTA and local councils to repair affected roads.”

“Yeah Deah, but at 20,000 dollas a kilometre for keepin’ them roads up ter scratch, it’s gonna be a neva endin’ story eh? Lookit sum Kaipara road roun’ here. They bin slipping and poholes waitin’ fer a fixup — for years.”

Sharlene flicked me half a bikke offa cupptees tray. “Guess yer right, Deah. Anyway, let’s see wot the budget day sez. Maybe we might get sum tax relief?” (That’s Sharlene sayin’ let’s change a subjict.)

Well readas, Boss just giva snort. “Yes Deah, nothin’ sure as taxes. An’ govmint says more than 500 damaged schools

will get funding for immediate repairs ina budget. Don’t rekin we should hold our breath on taxes.”

As fer me readas? I wuz more intrested in that other hafa bikkie ona tray.

See ya — Billy

High offset hurting rural sector

 by Andy Bryenton

New Zealand’s emissions trading regulations allow polluters to offset 100 per cent of their greenhouse gas emissions by planting trees; it is the only nation on earth that permits this.

Even Kazakhstan, the only other nation to allow 100 per cent carbon offset, has strict rules about carbon afforestation, and due to these rules there are no examples of this happening in practice there. In New Zealand, however, rampant carbon forest planting has eaten up arable land. Sheep and beef farm purchases have risen from 7,000 hectares in 2017 to 52,000 hectares in 2021 and dairy figures are similar.

Now, a report comparing NZ’s local regime to other international ETS frameworks has been published. It makes for sobering reading, putting New Zealand behind countries like Taiwan, Mexico, Korea and China and well behind the European Union and Britain, which have stopped carbon afforestation altogether. That comes after the International Panel on Climate Change called ‘planting large scale non-native monocultures, which would lead to loss of biodiversity and poor climate change resilience’ one of the worst practices to fight climate change.

“We are absolutely not anti-forestry, and there is a place for some carbon offsetting, but we are very concerned

about the volume of carbon offsetting,” said Beef and Lamb New Zealand chair Sam McIvor on receiving the report.

“Some limits are needed to slow the rapidly increasing amount of sheep and beef farmland being purchased for forestry conversion as a result of the increasing carbon price. New Zealand’s lack of conditions means fossil fuel polluters can keep avoiding the need to cut back on fossil fuel use and instead offset their pollution by using carbon credits generated on our farms through the wholesale planting of pine trees.”

As early as last year, Dame Anne Salmond, a respected University of Auckland professor, was calling for a rethink of the scheme, which has robbed the primary sector of so many hectares.

“It is now beyond doubt that New Zealand’s primary strategy for tackling climate change, offsetting through the Emissions Trading Scheme, with the financial incentives it gives to the largescale planting of monocultures of exotic pine trees, runs in the opposite direction to international scientific advice,” said Professor Salmond.

Warning, too, came from local observers, such as former councillor and current farmer Richard Alspach.

“Nick Smith and the government he was part of deliberately collapsed the carbon market so that they could claim compliance with the Kyoto Protocols while doing nothing to curb our real carbon emissions,” said Mr Alspach. “This left us exposed to the current situation where farming and rural communities are being sacrificed to avoid the country as a whole having to front up to an addiction to the burning of fossil fuels.”

The 2023 International Emissions Trading Schemes and Forestry Report has proven how we stack up against other countries, and it’s grim reading for the primary sector. Unless, says BLNZ’s Mr McIvor, farmers can be empowered to be the solution.

“We believe much of New Zealand’s need for sequestration from forest offsets could come from the integration of trees

on sheep and beef farms. This allows food production to continue, maintains rural employment and ensures export revenue,” he says. 

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 Dame Anne Salmond, a respected professor, warned of carbon afforestation imbalance; now a paper has ranked New Zealand as first internationally for this discredited practice

Game bird ‘family affair’

 by Paul Campbell

Shots are echoing across Kaipara farm dams and wider waterways after duck hunting season opened on May 1, with Fish & Game NZ council chair Ray Grubbs observing the event has become “a family affair.”

“It’s a family thing and is becoming more and more so. Lots more young duck hunters out there and lots more people teaching their children responsible duck hunting, taking them out into the wilderness, out into our back country, which is what it’s all about.”

Kaipara shooter Karl Reynolds says there have been reasonable bags of ducks around the Kaipara, including harbour estuaries, and agrees with the family involvement. His seven-year-old daughter Ruby was keen to “go with Dad. I was happy for Ruby to experience the outdoors and the conservation aspect,” he said. Licensed duck hunters contribute to Fish and Game conservation, with an overpopulation of the birds affecting crops and grasslands. More than 65,000 New Zealanders were believed to have turned out for the opening morning of the game bird season. Grubbs added that duck hunters are “a responsible bunch with few incidents throughout the season. They carry their guns broken down and take other precautions. Conditions are perfect,

Symposium to save the bats

 by Andy Bryenton

A conference in Hamilton is putting the focus on some of New Zealand’s most elusive residents, including a species of bat which lives only in old-growth northern kauri forests, such as Waipoua.

The Department of Conservation has invited 100 experts to a symposium exploring ways to halt the decline in native bat numbers. In places where predator control is robust, both long-tailed and short-tailed bat numbers are on the rise. However, in areas where introduced predators prevail, bat numbers are dropping by up to nine per cent each year.

with plenty of ducks around after a wet summer.

“Over the years, we’ve been putting a huge amount of work into creating more wetlands. I notice a lot of farmers are doing more in that respect to soak up nutrients from farms and so on. So there’s much more habitat and a huge number of ducks.” 

“New Zealand’s native bats have a growing profile as people become more aware of the threats they face and how and why they need protection,” says DOC Ecology Technical Adviser Jess Scrimgeour.

Senior DOC Ranger for biodiversity Reuben Booth has been part of bat surveys in the north before. He says that they are a tenacious and mobile species.

“Locally, you have two species, the short-tailed and the long-tailed bat. The short-tailed bat is a pollinator which supports the ecosystem and feeds on the forest floor. The long-tailed bat flies the forest margins and canopies. However, both are largely helpless if caught in their

roosts by predators. Predator control measures against things like feral cats, rats and stoats are vital to keeping our bat populations healthy.”

In Kaipara, bats inhabit many areas of forest, including the Tangihua ranges and Brynderwyns. Critically, the Waipoua forest is one of the last bastions of the kauri forest short-tailed bat. Pest control efforts by volunteers, DOC, Te Roroa and private landowners are doing their part to keep them safe. 

 Rare night-flyer amid the kauri; the kauri forest short-tailed bat is getting help from pest control measures and scientists

 Seven-year-old Ruby Reynolds dressed for the adventure on opening day

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Bring Balance Welcoming Winter — meditations for the new season, 21 May, 10am–12.30pm, Baylys Beach Community Centre, $40 (or what you can afford). Enquiries and bookings to Maureen 021 0231 8008, maureen.bringbalance@yahoo.com, www.bringbalance.co.nz.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).

Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 12–4pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall.

Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am –12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village green, Paparoa.

Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 8am–12pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.

Clubs/Organisations

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.

Arapohue Tennis Club — Starts Monday 24th October 6.15pm onwards at A&P Showgrounds. Contact Raewyn 09 439 2152 or Sue 09 439 2154.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.

Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.

Badminton — Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at the Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157.

Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.

Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.

Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.

Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Thursdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.

Dargaville Friendship Club — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Brian 09 439 5959.

Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm–9pm.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays after school — 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505.

Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.

Dargaville Menz Shed — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.

Dargaville Museum — Open every day except Christmas Day and Anzac morning 9–4 until Labour Day then 9–5 until Easter. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.

Grandparents raising grandchildren — First Tuesday of every month except during school holidays. Noon at Whanau focus, Victoria St, Dargaville (next to bakehouse). Contact Sandy dargaville@grg.org.nz or 021 044 6214.

Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.

Justices of the Peace — available every Thursday from 12–1pm at the Whanau Focus offices, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays

3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street. If you are riding the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park or you want to join the Kaipara Cycling Club go to join.hivepass. co.nz or email kaiparacycling@gmail.com.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.

Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.

TIDE CHART

Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557.

Lions Dargaville — Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John for more information 09 439 5937.

Mt Wesley Angels — Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at Old Mt Wesley Cemetery to preserve, record and care for this historic cemetery. Wear suitable footwear, bring water, gardening gloves and a friend.

Narcotics Anonymous — Tuesdays 1pm–2pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Deb White 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street

1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.

Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each month

12.30–2pm OR attend our monthly meetings on the 4th Sunday of the month from 2pm–4pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.

NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, beginners welcome, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

Pono Lodge Yoga — Pono Lodge, 41 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Mondays: Hatha Flow 5.30pm, Yin 7pm. Tuesdays: Body Focus 9.30am. For more info contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page Dargaville Yoga.

Practising Presence — Mondays 6–7pm Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Led moving and sitting meditations. Remaining in the present moment is the key to inner peace but it takes practice! Exchange: $10 or what you can afford. Maureen 021 0231 8008. www. bringbalance.co.nz.

Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.

Rotary Club of Dargaville — meet weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. New members always welcome, men and women. If you want to join a Service Club with nearly 85 years to Dargaville. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344. Ruawai Gardening Club — Meetings or other activities held on 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. New members welcome. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details. Vaccine Passport required.

Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. Small class groups. 9am–10am, $10 per session. If you’re 50+ and want to improve your movement as you age, this is the class for you. With some commitment you can gain strength as you condition your body for aging. Call Tony 022 311 8447.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $7 per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

MANGAWHAI HEADS

PUZZLE TIME

Sudoku

ACROSS: 1 Clock, 4 Pleasant, 9 Behind, 14 Tipsy, 15 Cock and bull story, 17 Cigar, 18 Cut, 19 Massive, 20 Aggressor, 21 Perish, 24 Barcelona, 25 Return, 26 Notify, 29 Beermaking, 31 Elm, 32 School, 33 Gnaw, 35 Eye, 37 Pond, 39 Dislodged, 40 Residents, 41 Yield, 42 Climbers, 47 Arkansas, 51 Cargo, 55 Conductor, 56 Churchill, 58 Game, 59 Set, 60 Eats, 61 Report, 62 Ass, 63 Encumbered, 66 Modern, 67 Centre, 69 Rembrandt, 72 Glazed, 73 Fireproof, 75 Sapling, 77 Awl, 80 Onion, 81 Nasty piece of work, 82 Learn, 83 Attend, 84 Emerging, 85 Erect.

Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

DOWN: 2 Lookalike, 3 Cakes, 5 Lobe, 6 Allegro, 7 As sure as eggs, 8 Tools, 9 Boycott, 10 Hack, 11 Nugget, 12 Epoch, 13 Mystify, 14 Traitor, 16 Never say die, 22 Genius, 23 Orchard, 24 Boredom, 25 Remedy, 27 Innings, 28 Dowser, 30 Good, 32 Sewer, 34 Wasps, 36 Idea, 38 Owl, 42 Cycle, 43 Ignited, 44 Bout, 45 Rotten, 46 Trust, 48 Kilimanjaro, 49 Neglect, 50 Aim, 51 Crooked, 52 Octave, 53 Nursery rhyme, 54 Ache, 57 Incurs, 64 Eccentric, 65 Treason, 66 Manacle, 68 Thinned, 70 Mooring, 71 Resist, 72 Gleam, 74 Ensue, 76 Lower, 78 Once, 79 Icon.

Insert the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.

FOR SALE

12MM UTILITY Cladding 2,440 x 1,200 $89. 2,745 x 1,200 $99. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.

6,800 LITRE Stainless Steel Vat for sale $2,000 ono. Phone Chris 021 646 050.

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

CURTAIN FABRICS ends of rolls only $8 per metre @ Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre.

FARM CLEARING Sale. Saturday 27th May 390 Bull Road, Waiotira. 11 am start. Visit ‘Maungakaramea Sale’ on Facebook for photos and list of items for sale. Contact Mark 021 155 5704 or Jude 027 294 4682 for further information.

FASHION FABRICS now only $7 per metre @ Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre.

HONDA ACCORD. Tidy condition, has WOF and rego,

$2,750 ONO. Phone 09 439 7103 or 027 459 7103.

QUEEN SIZE bed with memory foam $450, assorted electric kitchen appliances, patchwork quilts large, patchwork material, recliner chair nearly new $550. Trailer in good condition, available after the 29th May. Kaiwaka. Phone 022 075 7359.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

TOP SOIL, top quality, $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

PHONE 09 439 6933

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

FIREWOOD — get it in early, dry hot mix $110/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.

FIREWOOD - SPLIT & logs. $60 a trailer/ute load. Phone 021 0832 1139

FOR RENT

BOARD AVAILABLE in nice home. Central to Maungaturoto schools and shops. Female only. Phone 09 431 8837.

NURSERIES & PLANTS

FREE FOR native plantings Metrosideros (Pohutukawa) x 50 only. Pomegranate plants x 50 only $4 each. Griselinia hedging from $4. Pittosporum Eugenoides 1 metre high — this week $6. Bottlebrush, Corokia, Photinia Super Hedge all ready now for planting. Got2Go Plants. Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday 09 439 5556. Sorry no eftpos internet transfers. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru.

GREVILLEA BRONZE Rambler, ground cover all ready.

Now only $10 each. GOT2GO PLANTS, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556.

RUAWAI PLANTS closing for the season - Friday 19th May last day. Thank you Etha Taylor.

CLEAN OUT SALE | OTUREI SAWMILL

OFF BELL 3 WHEEL 31. MACROCARPA EX 150MM AND 100M SAKING TG & V NEW 32. 7.1M NO1 (6X2) 150X50 33. 300 X 300MM KAURI BEAMS 6M LONG 34. 10M ROOF TRUSSES 35. LOG TRAILER (FOR TRACTOR) 36. FORD TRADER 3 TONNE WITH STOCK CRATE. FARM ONLY 37. 16 G.O.P CABIN BOAT, TANDEM GALV TRAILER, 60HP OUTBOARD 38. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BEDS, LOUNGESUITE, OFFICE DESK, BOOKSHELF, HUNDRED OF BOOKS 39. OLD STYLE HOSPITAL BED 40. SKILLINGS POST PEELER WITH DB 990 TRACTOR 41. APPROX 2000 30L PLANT POTS PLASTIC 42. LAYLAND 55H 2WD TRACTOR WITH LOADER 43. FIAT 80-90 TRACTOR 44. MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS, TAP FITTINGS, MIXERS 45. VARIOUS PACKS OF TIMBER KAURI ETC 46. CARS NISSAN PRIMERA, TERRANOS

FENCING

FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458, $8.70 +GST.

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

TRADE & SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.

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

WATCH BATTERIES REPLACED. Repairs to clocks, watches, jewellery & reading glasses @ 97 Victoria Street. 10 till 12.30 Tuesday to Friday, 022 342 8183. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

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

TREE SERVICES

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663, Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw – 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050.

WANTED

3m Landplane NEW, 8. Giltrap

Hitch Tray, 9. Burkhart Bale Feeder, 10. 2.5m Tortella Mulcher, 11. Tortella 2.5m Power Harrow, 12. Kinghitter S1 Post Driver, 13. Trailed 26 Teat Calfateria, 14. Jolt 12’ Farm Gates, 15. Jolt 14’ Farm Gates, 16. Maxam 2.5m Topping Mower, 17. Levelling Bar 3m 3PL, 18. Calfateria 39 Teat Trailed, 19. Celli Power Harrow, 20. Jolt Pallet Of 5000 Fibreglass Rods, 21. Walco 12.75 Spreader PTO, 22. Samasz 2.1m Drum Mower 2019, 23. 2.8m Tortella Mulcher, 24. 3PL Bale Fork, 25. 3m Topper Slasher 26. Hooper Discs, 27. Sam 5 Tonne Fert Spreaders, 28. Walco 350L Spreaders, 29. Walco 675 Spreader Tandem, 30. Feeder Leader Bale Feeder, 31. Krone Mower 2.8m, 32. Celli Rotary Hoe 3m, 33. Claas Disco 290 Mower, 34. 8 Tonne Cashels Trailer NEW, 35. Giltrap 5 Tonne Tip Trailer, 36. Jolt Triple Life Wire X 40 Coils, 37. Farmmax Pallet Forks - NEW, 38. Blaney X6 Bale Feeder - NEW, 39. Walco 70litre Spreader, 40. Tortella 2m Mulcher, 41. 3m Celli Rotary Hoe, 42. 5 Tonne Sam Spreader, 43. 3m Celli Spiked Rotor, 44. Alpego 5 Leg Ripper, 45. Silage Forks, 46. 6470 Massey Ferguson Tractor, 47. Cambridge Roller, 48. Hustler Softhands, 49. 3m Landplane, 50. 3m Springtine Cultivator, 51. Water Blaster, 52. Quad Trailer, 53. Walco 350L, 54. 675L Walco Spreader, 55. Hustler SL450X Trough Feeder, 56. Hustler Sprayer 57. Nevada Pond Stirrer 58. Carry Tray 59. Giltrap

• Ball cocks

• 1 petrol drum & pump

• 3pt linkages

PTO’s Jockey wheel & farms sundries

**THERE WILL BE EFTPOS FACILITIES

AVAILABLE AT THE SALE**

For Further Details & Inspection

Please contact PGW Livestock Agent

Chris Fife 027 495 1552 or the vendor Jimmy Curac 021 0346 9699

Speedy

PHONE 09 439 6933

NOTICES

WANTED INSTRUCTOR

For low impact exercise to music class. Held in Paparoa Hall Tuesday 10.30-11.30am.

For more details contact Jo 021 345 298.

RUAWAI COLLEGE

Relief Teachers Wanted

Ruawai College is seeking interest from qualified and registered teachers who would like the opportunity to undertake relief work at our school.

Please email Assistant Principal, Karen Exley at kexley@ruawaicollege.school.nz or ring 09 439 2216 for an application form

Dargaville Ford requires the services of a “Parts Manager” and a “Automotive Technician” immediately. Training will be provided to successful applicants. All interested applicants apply in writing to Lindsay West Dealer Principal Dargaville Ford 54 Normanby Street Dargaville. Or phone 027 499 1516. Remuneration will be discussed individually and will depend on experience and enthusiasm.

Orrs Pharmacy Dargaville

PHARMACY RETAIL ASSISTANT / INWARDS OUTWARDS GOODS POSITION

Come join our busy and friendly team at Orrs Unichem Pharmacy Dargaville. We are looking for someone who is kind and compassionate with a great work ethic who has previous experience in retail customer service. You will be required three days a week with rostered weekends. If interested please email a cover letter and your CV to: dargret@orrs.co.nz

Be sure to type “Retail Position” in the subject line.

The Northern Wairoa Boating Club Treasurer Secretary

Northern Wairoa Boating Club is seeking a Part time Treasurer Secretary for the effective fulfillment of this position, the following specific competencies are desirable:

• Efficient in word, excel and computer programmes.

• Familiar with xero, smartly payroll and POS programmes.

• Good oral and written communication skills and able to present and communicate with a wide variety of groups.

• Able to use social media in a positive way.

• Knowledge and understanding of HR principles.

• Financial management.

• Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks.

Please contact Scott for a Job description 0212042619 Applications close 31st May 4pm

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

TEACHER SUPPORT MENTOR

25 HOURS PER WEEK

We are seeking a Teacher Support Mentor to support our teachers in junior classrooms which could include working with individual students and small groups. This position is fixed term, term time only, for the remainder of the 2023 academic year. The successful applicant will have:

• A positive disposition and an ability to work with students, staff, and whānau.

• Help to assist teachers in the implementation of teaching programmes.

• Support the goals, objectives and policies of the school.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Please send a CV and covering letter to: Dargaville High School, 57 Plunket Street, Dargaville or email to office@darghigh.school.nz

Closing date: Friday May 19th 2023

DARGAVILLE VETERINARY CENTRE 2018 LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) (“the Company”)

Notice of Intention to Remove Company from Register (Pursuant to Section 320 of the Companies Act 1993)

We, Iain Bruce Shephard and Rees Logan, joint and several liquidators of the Company whose registered office is situated at: BDO Wellington Limited Level 1, Chartered Accountants House 50 Customhouse Quay Wellington 6011

Hereby give notice that pursuant to section 318(1)(e) of the Companies Act 1993, and having filed with the Registrar our final report on the liquidation, it is intended to remove the Company from the New Zealand register.

Any objection to the removal pursuant to section 321 of the Companies Act 1993 must be delivered to the Registrar no later than 23 June 2023.

DATED this 12th Day of May 2023.

IAIN SHEPHARD Liquidator

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 1st June 2023, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, corner Parore and Normanby Streets. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

KAIPARA GREY Power are pleased to welcome Kevin Friedrich back to our community for what will be a busy short stay. Kevin will be entertaining us at our next general meeting on Friday 19th May. The venue is the Dargaville Methodist Complex. The format starts with our Annual General Meeting at 1pm. All of our committee members are willing to be elected. Kevin will perform at around 1.30 then we will have a cuppa and cake (Michelle’s Speciality). All are welcome to come and enjoy this world-renowned musician.

INLAND REVENUE are holding a tax clinic for IR3 filers only on 15 June 2023 at Citizens Advice Bureau, Dargaville. For more information and to book an appointment, please contact Citizens Advice Bureau on 09 4396100.

BAYLYS BEACH SOCIETY

20TH BIRTHDAY AGM

Monday May 29th Doors open 6.30 7pm start.

Bill Hyland Community Centre. BYO (Hot drinks Provided) Guest

Edna Joan (Chook) Galloway,

It is now 10 years since you left us. Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.

From Bruce and all our family.

PARKES

Dulcie, Ruth

(nee Hammon)

Passed away peacefully 21st April 2023 at Aria Gardens Rest Home - aged 90 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Lynn and Catherine, Kathryn and Paul. Cherished grandmother of Claire. A memorial will be held on Friday 26th May 2023, 1pm at the Lighthouse Function Centre, Dargaville Museum, Harding Park, Dargaville. All correspondence to - Parkes Family, 15 Waldorf Crescent, Orewa, Auckland

POUTO WAIKARETU MARAE

Date:

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Is looking for Host Families for students we are welcoming from Japan.

Visiting Date: Sunday 30th July 2023 to Tuesday 15th August 2023

If you are able to host a student for their visit please contact the school office on 09 439 7229 or via email: ascott@darghigh.school.nz

Please bring a plate for a shared lunch. Nau mai, Piki mai, Haere mai kato All inquires to Jakeoleen ph 021 0272 4761

Kaipara District Council Proposed Temporary Road Closure

Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10, 11(e), the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club Inc has made an application to have roads within the Kaipara District closed on the days and times set out below for the purpose of the HCMC Arcadia Rd Rally sprint.

Saturday 15th July 2023 at 08.00am until Saturday 15th July 2023 at 6.00pm

• The entirety of Arcadia Rd, Paparoa. Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4.00pm on Thursday 23 June 2023 and will be considered at the Council Meeting on Wednesday 28 June 2023. Kaipara District Council.

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