Kaipara Lifestyler, May 21st 2024

u by Andy Bryenton

One person, one vote?

A voting technicality sparked debate in parliament recently, and with rates and charges about to be set by local councils everywhere, the issue of plural voting in local

Plural voting means that the old adage ‘one person, one vote’ does not apply to certain property owners. Indeed, the current law suggests that you could cast a vote in every constituency where you own property. Theoretically, a very wealthy and diversified landlord could vote 67 times in local body elections, entirely legally.

Greg O’Connor brought a private members’ bill to parliament six weeks ago trying to disestablish this practice. He opined that one person, one vote, should be the rule and that one should vote for the council and mayor where one lives, nowhere else. Mr O’Connor noted, pointedly, that parties opposing

his bill, including National and ACT, were vociferous on the topic of one person, one vote in terms of Māori ward representation.

Celia Wade-Brown of the Green Party quoted a Dominion Post investigative article, which detailed evidence of property investment organisations attempting to ‘fix’ elections using the additional votes of their members, via a letter openly advocating this practice.

Cameron Luxton, of ACT, rebutted this argument, saying that those who invest in a region should have a say in its governance, and that vote ‘double dipping’ in this way was not a function of

affects everybody.

privilege, but of adequate representation of interests.

Why does this affect Kaipara? As a region with many holiday homes and rental properties owned by out-of-district investors, the small voter base and ‘soft’ engagement figures in local democracy mean that elections here could hinge on non-residents’ opinions.

Is it fair? Should it go? How do you feel about the right for non-Kaipara residents who have invested money in property here to decide on future governance? We would like to know.

Email us at info@integrity.nz and join the discussion. ¢

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p The Ōtamatea Repertory Theatre hosted the 2024 One-act Play Festival last weekend. Thespians from Ōtamatea Christian School’s play was based on the real-life story of Carol Ward’s missionary journey in Uganda and South Sudan. The ORT act was a humourous story about a garage sale with the items on sale personified to life, each with its own attitude. “Seeing my vision come to life was brilliant,” said organiser Maura Flower. “It is my theatre event, and I am glad both acts were received well.”

Horse breed celebration

had a lot of fun, and I received great feedback, so I did another one, this time in Paparoa,” said Lucy. “It was a way for me to encourage people to get their young stock out.”

Road Safety Week

p Last Sunday, Kaipara’s Lucy Fryer hosted the All Welsh Foal and Youngstock Inhand Show at the Paparoa Agricultural and Pastoral Showgrounds to share her love for the breed. Lucy hosted a similar show last year at Barge Park in Whangārei. “Everyone

p From May 20 to May 24, Northland Road Safety Trust, Northland Transportation Alliance, Plunket, NZ Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Northland Rescue Helicopters, Hato Hone St John, other emergency service providers, community groups and schools are joining forces to raise awareness around road safety. Pictured are participants in Road Safety Week last year. Their message to the Kaipara

Sand mining sidestep opposed Disappointment on a road to nowhere

u by Andy Bryenton

Opponents of sand mining off the Mangawhai and Te Ārai coastline fear that a recent legal victory could be overturned through fast track legislation.

Having proceeded through the Environment Court at the culmination of a four-year battle, Friends of Pākiri Beach were compelled to take the message further last week. They were one of only a very small number of groups permitted to make a submission to the select committee deliberating the coalition government’s proposed ‘fast track’ legislation.

McCallum Bros, the sand mining company that opines that a supply of sand from the embayment is needed to fuel building and roading, is not confirmed to have applied for consideration under the legislation, which could see mining and building projects sidestep consenting, even if they have lost in the Environment Court. The firm did, however, make a written submission on the Fast Track Approval Bill currently being considered.

“For someone to come along and just simply say, ‘Well, we’ve missed out on this, battled away for four years, but here’s an easy out’, that would be crushing for us,” said Friends of Pākiri

Beach spokesperson Nick Williams. He called such an outcome a ‘travesty of justice’ in his submission.

Government watchdogs, such as the Auditor General, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment and the Chief Ombudsman have all voiced concerns about the sweeping powers conferred by the bill.

“On the one hand, I can see why speed achieves what’s wanted with a beefing up of executive power, but unless that’s matched by oversight and accountability, then I think democracy itself is the loser,” said chief ombudsman Peter Boshier.

The committee hearing may take up to six more weeks to conclude. ¢

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The much-touted Kaihu Valley Trail cycleway came under scrutiny during live submissions on the Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan, with supporters calling its current state a ‘road to nowhere’.

Multiple live speakers and a considerable number of written submissions decried the lack of funding for the cycle path in the forthcoming three-year LTP. Submitters spoke of lost tourism opportunities, other regions prospering due to cycle tourism, and conversations with disappointed visitors, who had read promotional materials describing the finished trail, only to be met with a seven-kilometre dead end.

“It concerns me that millions of dollars have been spent on seven kilometres of trail, which goes nowhere,” said local business owner Sadie Cogan in her address to councillors.

“We see in the LTP we are voting on new projects, but we haven’t finished this project.”

Sadie, along with her husband and business partner, Des, spoke about the disappointment felt by holidaymakers who come to ride the trail, based on advertising materials describing it as a ride through ‘a valley of dramatic contrasts, through

farmland and forest, along an enchanting river on the untamed west coast’.

“They’re rocking up with plenty of bikes on the back, plenty of money in their pockets, as they have heard about this wonderful Kaihu Valley Trail. They go and ride it, and come back saying we must have gone the wrong way. They say that it was a waste of time.”

The KVT is specifically listed as an item left out of the LTP, in plan discussion documents, pending potential New Zealand Transport Agency funding. This means it may not see any more construction work until after 2027. ¢

p Mangawhai’s sand mining protests were thought to be at an end but a proposed new fast track law has prompted a response from locals

p The opening of the Ahikiwi Bridge on the Kaihu Valley Trail; concerns have been raised about the lack of completion for this tourism project

Encouraging family success

u by Amy Fifita

Family Start Kaipara is hosting Bubbles in the Park at Hurndall Street Reserve, from 10am to noon on Thursday, May 30.

“I loved seeing happy children and parents at our last pop-up playgroup. We are doing a follow-up one in Maungatūroto, and are inviting the public and the preschool and community collective groups to attend,” said supervisor Emily Ashby.

The free event will feature bubbles and music for children to engage in. The day is a promotion for the Family Start Programme, which runs under Te Uri o Hau Tangata Development and Settlement Trust.

Rescue chopper fleet expands

u by Paul Campbell

Two new helicopters will be added to the air ambulance fleet, serving an area from Cape Reinga to Coromandel and Auckland that covers 1.85 million people.

Two Leonardo AW169 helicopters are to be leased by Northern Rescue Helicopter, a joint venture between the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust and the Northland Emergency Services Trust.

“It is a great opportunity for children to socialise, have fun and meet new people. I love seeing families succeed. Our programmes are done at home, but we want to be seen in the community so people know we’re here to help. We are planning to do a pop-up in Mangawhai, too.”

Families wanting to be involved in the programme can sign up and provide their contact details on the day.

The trust is also gauging the interest of expecting mothers in participating in the Hine Kōpū Wānanga.

“I enjoy helping people and love seeing them grow and develop. We will be revitalising traditional Māori birthing practices. Our next one will be in June, and we will confirm a location closer to the time,” says Lisa Morris.

Emily says it is similar to the pregnancy wānanga run by Te Hā Oranga, and they hope to fill the gaps so there are courses for expecting mothers each month. ¢

The helicopters from Milestone Aviation Group will be delivered over the next nine months and will operate missions from bases across the greater Auckland and Northland regions. They are fitted with state-of-the-art medical equipment in large, easy-to-reconfigure cabins, allowing clinical teams to deliver lifesaving care to patients.

The two trusts formed Northern Rescue as the contracted provider to Health New Zealand and the Accident Compensation Corporation.

Northern Rescue CEO, Ian MacPherson, says leasing the two aircraft marks a significant step towards updating and standardising the fleet. “The addition of these two aircraft will bring the total to four AW169s, which will be used by our Northern Rescue crews to ensure our

communities will continue to receive the highest level of care and service possible.

“Northern Rescue acknowledges that this deal would not have been possible without the support and cooperation of the Crown funders, Health New Zealand and the ACC, together with our two trusts, not to mention the public of Auckland and Northland for their unwavering support over three decades.

“We are also grateful to Milestone, and we look forward to working closely with them in the future.” By September 2025, Northern Rescue plans to have four AW169s and one Sikorsky S76 in service across both bases. ¢

p Family Start Kaipara team members Lisa Morris, Tracey Murray, Ashley Wati, Frances Leef and Emily Ashby at the first pop-up playgroup

p Northern Rescue CEO Ian MacPherson (centre) signing the lease agreements for the two helicopters as staff and officials look on

Regional council opposes Māori seat changes Minister’s homecoming visit

u by Andy Bryenton

The Northland Regional Council has voiced formal opposition to signalled coalition government moves, which would enforce binding referendums on the fate of Māori representation.

The NRC has issued a formal statement stating its position on the matter. It is firmly opposed to the reinstigation of binding referendums to determine the existence of Māori representation at a regional council level.

‘Reversion to a polling system will likely result in reduced Māori roles in decisionmaking functions in councils,’ reads the statement of opposition, outlining the NRC’s grounds for a challenge. ‘Decisions on representation and relationships should be made via a deliberative, balanced and considered dialogue, not through a binary choice offered by a poll.’

The NRC also notes that Māori constituencies are not a race-based selection, but rather a Te Tiriti and legislative outcome in the interests of equity and that Māori seats exist at a national level, which should be reflected at a local government level.

The council’s opposition, which will extend to an official submission on the bill enabling a change to Māori seat rules, echoes the enthusiasm with which then-chair Penny Smart welcomed the instigation of the NRC’s two Te Raki Māori seats in early 2021.

“This supports the council’s commitment to work in partnership with

Māori in a way that honours the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and reflects the people of Northland, working together for a thriving region,” said Ms Smart.

Architect of the disestablishment and referendum legislation, ACT’s David Seymour, frames the debate as one of racebased versus monocultural democracy.

“ACT will restore one person, one vote to local government by scrapping racebased representation altogether,” said Mr Seymour. ¢

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When New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich visited Dargaville last week, it was a reunion with the town where she grew up, as well as a chance to talk about growth and potential.

The visit, hosted at Dargaville’s SEED offices, was an opportunity for Ms Unkovitch to take stock of how west Kaipara has progressed since her childhood, when she attended Dargaville High School like another famous alumnus, her party leader, Winston Peters.

“I was born and raised in Dargaville. My parents emigrated here from the former Yugoslavia during the 1950s and worked on Matich’s farm,” she says.

As a minister participating in select committee deliberations and helping shape policy with the coalition government, Ms Unkovitch says that advocating for Dargaville is a part of her job she’s pleased to accomplish.

“I see it as such a beautiful town, and with a bit of investment, it has so much potential,” she says. “Let’s encourage people to live here, let’s put some housing here, and make it a place people want to come to.

“Auckland, for example, is so busy and noisy, and as we get older, we want more peace and calm. I would encourage people to look west; there’s a real sanctuary here.”

Her role involves promoting a better family life for New Zealanders, and Tanya says that Dargaville is a great town in which to bring up a family. Another aspect of her work in Wellington involves advocacy for excellent end-of-life care, and, pertinently for Hospice Awareness Week, Ms Unkovitch mentioned the excellent work Hospice performs, both in Kaipara and around New Zealand. ¢

p David Seymour champions a new bill proposing binding referendums and fast disestablishment for Māori seats in local government, which has drawn criticism from the NRC

p Local community leader Richard Alspach and New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovitch; the MP said Dargaville needs investment to unlock its exceptional potential

Banking on growth

u by Amy Fifita

Whakatipu Paparoa (Grow Paparoa) has joined the Te Tai Tokerau Timebank, and has already incorporated the idea as a payment option for its Tree Pruning Workshop on Saturday, May 25.

The charity supplies fresh and seasonal produce to local food banks and Paparoa School. Judy Yeats will share her pruning knowledge with growers at the workshop at 2070 Paparoa Valley Road.

“Judy has many talents, both professionally and as an organic gardener, and working with community gardens,” said chairperson Jan Dallas.

“After reading an article about Judy in the Paparoa Press, we reached out to see if she would come to our gardens and teach us how to prune properly.

“We encourage people to attend this rare single-session opportunity to learn about and gain in-depth experience with methods for caring for your fruit trees.”

People have the option of offering a koha using Timebank credits. The charity adopted the initiative at the start of May. Timebanks draw community skills together so people trade their time for credits to be spent on services later. The group is hosting a free information event on Sunday, June 9.

“Like so many other NZ organisations, the pool of volunteers is shrinking and ageing, and so many of us do not have enough of that valuable commodity — time. So how do we retain the people we have and encourage new people into our worthwhile and rewarding community gardens? One option is to pay for their time.” ¢

A community dialogue

u by Amy Fifita

SOS Kaipara recently had a free sausage sizzle along Victoria Street to bring up discussions about sexual abuse for Rape Awareness Week.

“Many women who have been through sexual and family violence have become disempowered. We aim to eliminate family and sexual violence and remove some of the myths and biases,” said support services team lead Carolyn Long. “We want to bring it to the light and have conversations about it.”

Carolyn said the sausage sizzle helped foster community dialogue about sexual violence and available support and resources.

“We are showing how we can work together to break the silence on rape and sexualised violence. Our aim for the week was to increase awareness surrounding those issues.

“We also wanted to inform individuals about the available support services for those impacted directly or indirectly.”

Police-reported sexual assault crimes in Kaipara have decreased by 45.45%. However, the Ministry of Justice estimates that 92% of sexual abuse crimes are not reported to the police. Carolyn also runs the Women’s Empowerment Programme for the organisation.

“I do what I do to give them the awhi to build themselves back up. We specialise in family and sexual violence support services, and we have healthy whānau, we have healthy communities.”

For help contact:

• SOS Kaipara Charitable Trust 09 436 6070 or 0800 338 844

• Women’s Refuge 0800 REFUGE

• Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse 0800 044 334

• National Rape and Sexual Abuse Help Line 0800 883 300

• Safe to Talk 0800 044 334 ¢

p SOS Kaipara support services team lead Carolyn Long, community connector Cath Cowley and administrator Kat Kalynchuk had a conversation about sexual violence for Rape Awareness Week

p Whakatipu Paparoa members are used to hosting community events like the Passata Day earlier this year

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Youth festival rocks Citizens target issues directly

The 2024 Youth Vibes Mangawhai festival is coming this week, with live music from young bands and a market showcasing the skills of young Kaipara entrepreneurs.

On Sunday May 26 the Te Whai Community House, next to the Mangawhai Domain, will host a fun event for families, with a focus on Mangawhai’s young people and their creative vision. There will be live music on stage, a DJ, street food, and a youth market where patrons can take a look at the crafty endeavours of young local makers.

“The event has a real focus on uplifting our youth,” says Te Whai Trust spokesperson and event host Kiri Eriwata.

“They’re great kids. We just have to support them and give them a sense of place. What they do with that encouragement is fantastic.”

Local young bands Elevator, Brainstorm and Socially Awkward will take to the stage from noon. There will be music, food and fun, including the chance to win major prizes, until 4pm.

Part of the trust’s work in creating a positive place for young people to express themselves has unfolded throughout April

and May, thanks to a series of Youth Music Collective sessions. These were made possible, in part, by a grant from Creative New Zealand and were hosted by Te Whai Trust to foster musical learning and connections.

“We were giving them the chance to jam together and an opportunity to meet other musicians,” Kiri said. She helped present the series through a parallel initiative, Song Conversations.

The workshops were so successful that a plan exists to carry on the Youth Collective, expanding into other arts and activities. ¢

DENTURE CARE

u by Andy Bryenton

A hearing to allow members of the public to directly address the Kaipara District Council in Dargaville last week was mirrored by a similar engagement in Mangawhai.

In total, more than 80 individuals and groups took the opportunity to speak to mayor Craig Jepson and elected members face to face on issues surrounding the forthcoming Long Term Plan, with targeted rates, district development, tourism and carbon forestry all discussed.

Targeted rates covering CCTV, parks and libraries, and forestry roading all came under scrutiny, with further discussion on the state of roading, footpaths and amenities, and the notable absence of certain infrastructure, environmental and development projects in the forthcoming three-year plan.

While targeted rates for everything from Dargaville’s Sportsville complex to Mangawhai’s museum had sparked debate, in written and spoken submissions to the LTP, at least one speaker supported a new, novel targeted rate to curb a growing problem; nonproductive carbon forests.

“The net effect of carbon forestry taking over good agricultural land,

and indeed, probably the intent of its proponents, in plunder and pillage,” said Richard Alspach, addressing the more than 10,000 local hectares lost to farming and locked into carbon forestry in the past four years.

“If the council fails to take remedial action through the rating system then they will be aiding and abetting these modernday Vikings. A forest company who can afford to take over good farmland, wreck its infrastructure and plant pines for carbon credits, can afford to pay.”

Councillors took note of the wide range of opinions and ideas brought to the table, ahead of final LTP deliberations, which will take place later this month. ¢

p Young Kaipara band Socially Awkward will play the free, fun Youth Vibes Mangawhai festival this week on May 26

p Councillors booked two days to meet with the public and hear their input on targeted rates, long-term planning and growth

A tasty showcase

u by Amy Fifita

Water Cooler Rental Plan includes:

• Water cooler

• 15L bottle (BPA free)

• Premium benchtop filter (use to refill bottle)

• Bottle cover

Mayor’s Message

Greetings,

I am the proud patron of The Daring Trophy. The trophy is awarded to children who each year achieve noteworthy restoration of a sailing craft. This year 12 year old Mitchell Donn won the trophy for restoration work on his sailing boat. The trophy itself is a thing of beauty. Mangawhai local Bert Sainsbury is the creative maker – he also works on restoring the Daring ship most days, housed near the Mangawhai Museum. The trophy is a handcrafted ship wheel with a sheet of Munz metal in the centre. Munz metal was extensively used to sheath the hull of the Daring, so it is fitting that it is part of the trophy.

Congratulations to Mitchell on his award, and also to Bert for his terrific handiwork. Recognising these two leads me to an important call out here for our Kaipara Citizens Awards and Environmental Awards, currently open for nominations. I know our district is brimming with people who go above and beyond – we want to celebrate them all. Make sure you put those deserving names in the ring. Nominations close 31 May. One thing I have mentioned previously is our drive on economic development, something this council has firmly in its sights. To that end we have been working on a dedicated strategy for our district. 0800

The First Dargaville Girls’ Brigade is looking for new members, and its recent Sticky Bicky Bonanza promotion displayed what the group is about.

• Servicing every 6 months

• Filter replacement every 12 months

• Free delivery of water cooler

Recently, our economic development lead presented to our committee. A lot of work has gone into this already, and next month a finalised strategy designed for Kaipara will be presented for adoption. Watch this space.

I returned from a family holiday in Vietnam at the start of last week, straight into our long term plan hearings. Final count for submissions has come to just over 740 – incredible turnout and I thank everyone who has given us their thoughts and feedback on the next three years. We have plenty to consider for our deliberations, which are set for Wednesday 5 June. This is where Council will discuss any changes or updates to the draft programmes and budgets for the next three years, before finalising the long term plan and adopting in July.

Mayor Craig Jepson Kaipara District

“I enjoy seeing tomorrow’s leaders emerging and encouraging young women. I love that Girl’s Brigade is about not only physical things but also all-around things,” said leader Rebecca Davidson.

“When they are juniors they do three weeks of different activities like crafts, sports, sewing or cooking.”

Rebecca said it provides a taster for many activities and skills. Girls are allowed to offer suggestions on what they want to do.

“Once they become seniors, it lasts six weeks so they can begin to master topics well. We work out to make activities accessible for everybody. Some activities are in our strengths, while others are based on weaknesses we can improve on.

“If they are in the leadership programme, they meet with girls across the country and keep in touch with their friends. It broadens their horizon a bit more than just Dargaville.”

Any girl between the ages of 5–18 years old, is welcome. At the recent Sticky Bicky Bonanza participants decorated cookies with ice and jelly beans or fondant.

“It was a fun way of promoting what we are about, and I enjoy sharing my faith with the girls. Our junior girls iced cookies in their badge colours and decorated them with jelly beans, and our seniors used fondant to make beautiful creations,” said leader Pauline Taylor. ¢

Dinner supports local

u by Ann van Engelen

The team at Wellsford Plus is preparing for its midwinter dinner, helping to raise funds for various local organisations.

“We’re fundraising for five community projects and initiatives this time,” says events coordinator Libby Clews.

“The Loaves and Fishes food bank, town security cameras, the Santa Parade, Purpose for Youth and the Wellsford School Aims Games tournament all need funding.

“The year has been pretty tough, with winter always being harder. Wellsford Plus has a few initiatives such as shop local and win a prize to help our businesses. We’re hoping to get the town looking snazzy to encourage our community and get people passing through stopping.”

“We want to support our community and hope people will dress up in the midwinter Christmas theme with a prize for the best dressed.

Libby says there will be the usual auctions and raffles, as well as surprise entertainment on the night.

“The seated dinner has a midwinter Christmas theme and it’s going to be warm and toasty on Saturday, July 13, from 6.30pm at the Wellsford RSA. Tickets cost $60 each, available online at Humanitix, or in person from Hammer Hardware or the Nook in Wellsford.

It’s important to support these events as a team, and help get these community projects off the ground, and help our youth, the needy and town security. Anything we make comes back to the town.

“People can donate products for the raffles and things by contacting events@ wellsfordplus.nz or call me on 021 797 712.” ¢

p Emma Kuljish, Marelie Vermeulen and Summer Alver enjoyed the recent Sticky Bicky Bonanza where they decorated sweet treats

p Libby Clews and the team at Wellsford Plus are excited for the upcoming charity dinner

Public’s voice loud on Long Term Plan

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Submissions on the Kaipara District Council’s three-year Long Term Plan closed in early May, with more than 1,600 pages of feedback now being assessed by council staff.

“The council received 733 submissions, from individuals, community groups, iwi, businesses and organisations. Of these, 87 had requested to be heard by the council,” said KDC strategic planning adviser Tracey Deane.

This large number of submissions addressed a number of topics of contention among ratepayers and answered questions put to the public by a survey distributed at LTP dropin sessions with elected members. Some came from individuals, and some from those representing larger organisations, including the Te Whai Trust, the Herenga Nuku Aotea Outdoors Access Commission, Forest and Bird, Sustainable Kaipara, Climate Action Tai Tokerau, Mangawhai Matters, Federated Farmers, the Mangawhai Museum and the Dargaville Community Development Board, among others.

Big topics which appear in multiple submissions include the issue of climate change planning and how much should be spent on it, water supply, the cost of roading, and the means by which rates are

calculated. Two areas that garnered a large amount of comment were a pair of planned community hubs for Mangawhai and Dargaville and the controversial rise in carbon forest planting, which sequesters otherwise fertile farmland. The latter saw an outpouring of antipathy toward carbon forests, with multiple submitters focussing on this modern trend in land use reallocation. Feedback is being collated now, ahead of council deliberations on changes to the LTP on June 5. ¢

Dismissing discrimination

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Pink Shirt Day 2024 has united students across the district against bullying, in both the real and online worlds.

Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when students at a school there decided to take a stand against bullying. When they noticed a schoolmate being harassed for wearing pink, they decided to wear the same colour in solidarity. The day has become a touchstone for antidiscrimination efforts worldwide and has been supported locally by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand since 2012.

under the council’s authority are no place for bullies.

Schools across Kaipara marked the day last Friday, with students wearing pink and joining in the positive message that prejudice, bullying and discrimination are no match for mutual respect and supportiveness. It’s a tonic to the unfortunate online presence of toxic influencers, who increasingly target young people with callously commercialised messages of division and bigotry.

The Kaipara District Council is embracing his message, too, with a push to ensure that all public spaces

“Our staff focus on making council spaces safe and welcoming for everyone,” says Kaipara District Council chief executive Jason Marris. “The community also plays an important role in making this happen.”

Council spaces include customer service centres, libraries, roadsides, parks and social media pages for council services.

“We aim to create spaces where all people feel respected regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation or cultural background, so our communities can thrive. To support us in doing this, we ask that you call out poor behaviour when you see it — if you feel safe to do so.” ¢

p Council staff worked hard to reach out to the public for submissions on the Long Term Plan

p Dargaville High School students help spread the positive message of Pink Shirt Day

Opera nights return

u by Ann van Engelen

Mangawhai Opera Lovers are enjoying the 2024 Film Festival at Mangawhai Movies venue, housed in the old church in the historic village.

“We are excited to have the Opera Film Festival return,” says organiser Stuart Thompson.

“A series of operas and documentaries are screening monthly until September. The first three operas were well received, the audience loved the shows.”

Death in Venice is on July 14, Benjamin Britten’s A Time There Was’ will play on July 17, Rigoletto is set for August 11 and Madam Butterfly will play on September 8.

“We’re mixing it up a bit this season with a varied programme that showcases opera at its best. To help introduce the audience to the less well-known ones, and to provide some context, we’re screening a documentary on the composer a week before the opera as a free bonus.

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“Death in Venice, based on the book by Thomas Mann, is the opera by Benjamin Britten — not the film starring Dirk Bogarde. The Independent called it an ‘exquisitely achieved marriage of music, drama and design’.

“We’re very keen to welcome new faces who enjoy or want to try out this uplifting, dramatic and extraordinary art form.”

The operas will screen at Mangawhai Movies at 4pm on the second Sunday of each month. They are screened in original language with English subtitles. As with

last year, canapés and a glass of bubbles will be served before each screening. Tickets can be booked and more information found through mangawhaimovies.com. ¢

Prehistoric creatures excite

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by Ann van Engelen

People of all ages enjoyed the Amazing Dinosaur Discovery interactive walk bringing prehistoric times alive in Mangawhai last week.

“The Amazing Dinosaur Journey is here for one tour in New Zealand visiting major cities from Whangārei to Invercargill,” said manager Paul Johnson.

“Visitors discovered more than 30 lifelike dinosaurs, including the much-loved Tyrannosaurus Rex, the 12m long neck of Brachiosaurus and the much-raved-about robotic raptors.

“There was something special for everyone, with activities galore for little people from two years old through to those that are 102. There was a dino-mite playground, fossil panning, the discovery depot, learning lab, walking live dinosaurs, rides and much more.

“We have had some great feedback from people around the area. They were amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures to ever walk the earth returned and came alive before their eyes.”

The Capstick family were treated to the event through Northern Helping Hands. “It was very well put together,” said Sarah-Jane. “There were loads of activities for the kids and they loved it so much they didn’t want to leave.” ¢

p Stuart Thompson says opera enthusiasts are delighted for the 2024 Mangawhai Opera Lovers Film Festival

p Aria-Jane and Vienna Capstick enjoyed discovering the inside of the dinosaur egg

Te Matarau Education Trust pathway to future careers

In an effort to empower Māori and Pasifika individuals 18 and above, Te Matarau Education Trust has emerged as a catalyst for success in the trade industry.

With its comprehensive training packages aimed at supporting potential participants into meaningful employment or apprenticeship opportunities, the trust has become a pivotal stepping stone towards lucrative careers.

“We support specific trade courses designed to encourage our people to start thinking about future-proofing their employment aspirations in areas of civil, construction, electrical and hospitality trades, serving as a gateway to trade apprenticeships or direct employment,” says general manager Georgina Curtis-Connelly.

skills, so they are attractive and competitive to potential employers.”

Good works respected

u by Ann van Engelen

The Mangawhai Most Valued Person award has once again highlighted the people across the community who go the extra mile to create positive opportunities in the area.

“This month, we recognise the awesome efforts of Dave and Myf from Fish and Dive Mangawhai for their amazing Easter kids fishing competition,” says organiser Aidan Salmon from Barfoot and Thompson.

“Fish and Dive Mangawhai kindly and unprompted donated all the profits made from this competition to MAZ. It was an incredible gesture especially in these difficult times for small businesses.

“There has been so much talk about town, with $8,000 raised for Mangawhai Activity Zone and every child receiving a prize on the day.

Through tailored training and ongoing support with professional mentors, participants are guided on their journey to becoming work-ready professionals. The trust-supported training pathways encompass trades, like electricity supply, infrastructure, civil, carpentry, plumbing, drain laying, gas fitting, painting and hospitality.

“We have signed up with several local building companies and supported tradies in these companies into apprenticeships. Our goal is to equip our people with trade-specific

Te Matarau Education Trust works closely with tertiary providers like NorthTec and industry training organisations to create robust career pathways. Founded in 2013 by the iwi and hapū of Tai Tokerau, with board representation through the Kaipara hapū, Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust, Te Matarau Education Trust has had a significant regional impact since 2014.

“Te Matarau Education Trust stands as a beacon of hope, illuminating the pathway to future careers for Māori and Pasifika communities.” ¢

“Many businesses and individuals added to the success of the event with donations. We are very appreciative of Matt from Limitless Scaffolding, who gave away a family trip to Fiji, with a very deserving local family winning the trip.

Aidan says Matt is another great example of someone going the extra mile to make Mangawhai a great place to live.

“Our previous winners for January, February and March were Honor

Stratton for her work with the Mangawhai community op shop and other charitable groups, Mike Robinson for all his years of service to the Mangawhai Trackies, and Kerryn Green, who essentially runs the Mangawhai Football Club, making it all tick.

“We also appreciate Mangawhai Honey for all their honey gift boxes they give to the MVP award.” ¢

Do you feel you need to reignite your trade career skills and move into more upskilling to be an awesome competitor in the employment market?

We invite you to register into our RTR programme specifically designed for you! Attention, Trades employers, are you seeking quality employees to fill your staffing shortages? We want to hear from you!

We could assist you to find suitable team members who are work ready and we offer a training package to upskill and save you time and money.

At Te Matarau Education Trust our skilled, professional staff are confident and competent in this field to work with employers and employees. We build a workforce who are work ready. We skill match industry needs and assist with placements.

To find out more call Te Matarau on 022 154 7395 Vikki Batcheler 027 324 7982 • Sam Cruickshank 022 029 0859 Kete Riki,

p The Te Matarau Education Trust team comprises Vikki Batcheler, Aroha Connelly-Nahi, Georgina CurtisConnelly, Shontae Whiu and Samuel Cruikshank

p Dave and Myf from Fish and Dive Mangawhai received the MVP Award for April

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News from Kaipara District Council

Long Term Plan hearings complete, deliberations soon

The final count for submissions for the Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 has come to just over 740 Last week, submitters who said they wish to be heard in support of their submission spoke to Council Council deliberations will be held Wednesday 5 June, with the final Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 set to be adopted on 31 July 2024

Call to promote safe, welcoming spaces

We’re calling on the community to support us make Council spaces safe and welcoming for everyone! Council spaces include customer service centres, libraries, roadsides, parks and social media pages for Council and Kaipara Libraries

While Council staff moderate and respond to aggression and harassment in Council spaces, sometimes this activity occurs outside our view, or those targeted are not able to respond in the moment

“We aim to create spaces where all people feel respected regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation or cultural background, so our communities can thrive,” says Kaipara District Council Chief Executive Jason Marris “To support us in doing this, we ask that you call out poor behaviour when you see it – if you feel safe to do so ” If you want to let us know directly about an issue with a Council service or if you have an idea for what we could do better, please raise a service request by calling 0800 727 059, emailing council@kaipara govt nz or use the ‘Report It’ function on your Antenno app.

Kaipara Libraries update

We are grateful for all the volunteers that support library services in Kaipara! Paparoa, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka and Mangawhai libraries are currently all managed and staffed by volunteers. The libraries welcome new volunteers and members, visit your local library for further information

Celebrate Samoan Language Week with Kaipara Libraries

Samoan Language Week runs from 26 May-1 June. Head to the Dargaville Library throughout Samoan Language week for activities and featured Samoan content!

Practice these common phrases in your family, around the community and with the Kaipara Librarians:

• Talofa Lava– Hello to you (Tah-law-fah lah-vah)

• O ā mai oe? – How are you (Oh-ah mai oh-eh)

• Manuia Fa’afetai – Fine thank you (mah-new-ia Fa—a-fe-tie)

• Tōfa Soifua (Fa) – Farewell (Tore-fah-soy-foo-ah)

Connectivity improvements to provide a safer school journey

Two temporary raised crossings and a new footpath will soon provide improved connectivity in Dargaville, making it easier and safer for tamariki to walk, cycle and scoot to school

The new modular crossings will be located outside St Joseph’s School on Charlotte Street, and outside Dargaville Primary School on Gordon Street

A new 1 8 metre wide footpath will be constructed on the southern side of Gordon St between Portland Street and Gladstone Street

Works are expected to be completed at the end of June 2024 Please follow directions of traffic management staff on site

Citizens and Environmental Awards up for grabs

Kaipara District Council’s Citizens Awards and Environmental Awards are open for nominations.

If you know someone who’s doing awesome mahi (work) and you think they deserve recognition for their efforts, nominate them before 4.30pm Friday 31 May.

Head to kaipara govt nz to find out more and to complete a nomination

New loos for Baylys Beach

New toilets are on the way for Baylys Beach, to provide safe and accessible facilities for the community and visitors. The prefabricated facilities will be located at the corner of Seaview Road and Ocean View Terrace and replace existing toilets that are in a state of disrepair

The decision to install new facilities instead of repairing the existing toilets was made to ensure better accessibility, improvements to lighting and safety and a longer lifespan of the facilities This approach also simplifies the construction process and is a more cost-effective solution

Works to install the new toilets and a septic holding tank are planned to start at the end of this month and are scheduled to be completed in late June Local company Huband Contractors Ltd will carry out the works

The existing toilets closer to the beach will still be available to use until construction on new facilities is complete

Upcoming Council meetings

• Mangawhai Community Park Master Plan Hearings, 9 30am Tues 21 May, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

• Fees and Charges Deliberations, 9 30am Wed 22 May, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube

• Reconvened Remuneration and Development Committee (public excluded), 1pm Wed 22 May

• Council Meeting, 10am Wed 29 May, Ruawai Tokatoka War Memorial Hall, 25 Ruawai Wharf Road, Ruawai and on YouTube

• Council Briefing, 9:30am Tue 4 June, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube

• Long Term Plan Deliberations, 9am Wed 5 June, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube

• Economic Development Committee, 10am Thu 6 June, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

• Audit, Risk and Finance Committee, 9 30am Thu 13 June, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

• Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee, 9 30am Tues 18 June, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai (includes Mangawhai Community Park Master Plan deliberations)

• Awards and Grants Committee, 9 30am Thu 20 June, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

Please see our website for the most up-to-date information or call 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor

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This Wednesday at 2pm, libraries across Kaipara will take part in the biggest reading event for young people in Australasia.

National Simultaneous Storytime has been a feature on the library calendar across Australia and New Zealand since the turn of the century. Each year, librarians choose an outstanding picture book for children to share. As the name suggests, this book is read simultaneously in every participating library, at noon in Australia and 2pm in New Zealand.

“This is an important campaign to help get young people into reading, and it’s a fun way to connect with other kids and with libraries across both countries,” says Dargaville librarian Rachel Watson.

This year, the book chosen to read simultaneously is Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker. It’s a story that begins with a curious fact about the bowerbird, a species known to habitually collect blue things and use them to decorate its home. Scientists think that male bowerbirds like the colour blue because it makes

Simultaneous story time Growing sustainable futures

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their own feathers look more attractive to potential mates. Aura Parker has expanded on this quirk of nature with an engaging and fun story for young readers. It’s free to come along and join in this multinational reading experience. Children who participate may be part of a record for the most people reading the same storybook at once in Australasian history. ¢

The Te Kōpuru Community Gardens is on a trajectory of rapid growth, and this month it has begun hosting plating days for parents and children.

“It’s all about the community making this space their own,” says Whānau Focus Centre spokesperson Yvette Gilchrist.

“We’re providing opportunities for connections among our local families, and helping people learn new skills.”

The planting days take place each Wednesday from noon to 2pm, at the recently refurbished Te Kōpuru Community Garden space on Norton Street. Raised garden beds, a hothouse and tool storage have already been constructed, and plans are afoot to build a fenced playground for preschoolers, the only one of its kind in west Kaipara.

into the potential for more activities and education for families as the hall adjoining the community gardens is refurbished and repowered.

“We’re continuing to support our locals, and we invite tamariki and their whānau to learn about sustainability. Come along, bring your own seeds or seedlings if you like, and let’s have a chat and some fun in the sun,” says Yvette. “We’d also welcome donations of cardboard and paper waste to help add to our compost.”

The community planting initiative is presented by the Whanau Focus Centre thanks to funding by Takai. It will expand

A representative from Heartlands will also be on-site each Wednesday, offering help and support to connect with helpful organisations and agencies that can help with all kinds of issues. If you have plants or seeds to donate to this programme, please feel free to drop them off, too. When the gardens are in full operation they will provide a sustainable and renewable food source for local families, as well as a community hub. ¢

p Librarian Rachel Watson invited young readers and their families to take part in a special storybook experience this Wednesday

Cruise the heartland

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A drive in the countryside on a crisp autumn weekend is the perfect time to explore all of the great sights and stop-offs along Kaipara’s main street, State Highway 12.

Wending its way from Brynderwyn all the way to Dargaville, along the way this strip of tarmac passes through some of the most picturesque farmland and harbourside locations you could imagine. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to have an adventure in your own backyard.

and is the home of many of the town’s elder citizens. Maungatūroto building professionals Brogan Builders helped to make this all possible with their expertise, but that’s not all. You’ll see their signature craftsmanship on many fine homes and buildings along your way through Kaipara’s heartland.

Cruise into Maungatūroto, home of a nationally famous historic tavern, repertory theatre, and a school that will celebrate 150 years of history very soon. It’s also a great place to stop for a bite to eat, with award-winning pies, excellent coffee and homemade treats aplenty on Hurndall Street. Businesses here are kept booming with the help of Kaipara IT, which keeps this traditional Kiwi town firmly in the digital age with their expertise.

Maungatūroto is a very communityfocussed town, and a great example of this is the Riverview Maungatūroto Rest Home and Village, a place that enjoys the wholehearted support of locals

The same can be said for other iconic structures adding their charm to the landscape. Barnbuilders are responsible for more than just big sheds, barns and shelters, and you’ll see some of their classic Kiwi constructions among the picture-postcard views.

Head west, and you’ll be enticed by the turn-off to Whakapirau and Batley, two very scenic harbourside spots that are well worth exploring on your travels, with historic charm and views across the water. After a sojourn by the sea, refreshments may well be in order, so the village in the valley, Paparoa, will be a welcome sight.

STATE HIGHWAY 12

Famous for its Saturday farmers’ market and artisan crafts, this is a great place to stop and explore.

A short detour down a peninsula, which reaches south across the waters of the Kaipara Harbour, will take you to Pahi, a settlement nestled in the crook of the land where it meets the sea. Well known by boaties and anglers, this little seaside town is beautiful in autumn.

Next on the road is Matakohe, former home of prime minister Gordon Coates, graced with not one, but two historic churches, and site of the worldfamous Kauri Museum. These beautiful surroundings and deep sense of history make Matakohe, though small on the map, huge on the itinerary of tourists. Right now, the town’s busy holiday park is for sale, so those seeking a lifestyle in this picturesque area, with an income, might be tempted to stay.

Branch out south through the farmlands around Hukatere, past the region’s settler-era church, and you’ll reach Tinopai, another small seaside village with sweeping views of the lands across the harbour. Like Pahi, this place is famous for its fishing and maritime fun and hosts one of the region’s biggest angling contests each year.

Cresting the hill past Matakohe, you’ll enter the Ruawai flats, a vast swathe of fertile land wrested from the sea by

human ingenuity and hard work. Here, you’ll find another brilliant place to stop for refreshment. The Two Waters Cafe is rightly famous, and comes highly recommended for great coffee and friendly hospitality. Ruawai is small but mighty, with a main street full of interesting shops, including a treasure trove for book lovers. Books@ Ruawai is a proper old-fashioned secondhand bookstore, brimming with bargains and hard-to-find texts.

Turning the corner, you’ll find the best ‘selfie’ opportunity in Kaipara. Atop the big packhouse of Kaipara Kumara, one of the biggest producers of NZ’s national

An innovative, modern secondary school catering to Years 7 to 13, located in the picturesque Kaipara region, alongside the banks of the Northern Wairoa River. Known for its stunning beaches, native forests, and rolling green hills, the Kaipara region is a truly remarkable place. With access to two harbours and two oceans the region offers an idyllic rural lifestyle.

Ruawai College in its (almost) current form has stood at its present site since 1964, but the history of schools in Ruawai began over 130 years ago when Naumai School was built in 1893. Ruawai District High School opened its doors in 1929 and flourished until 1964 when it was split into two schools, and Ruawai College became the senior school. Ruawai College continues to be an excellent choice for intermediate and secondary education in Northland. Our 2023 NCEA achievement data outperformed similar schools on the equity index and the national average at all levels, including university entrance. We frequently collaborate with the community, local stakeholders, iwi and hapu to create learning opportunities that allow our tauira to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. With the recent introduction of an achievement centre for alternative education, and beautifully refurbished learning spaces and excellent sporting facilities, Ruawai College is unrivalled in the Kaipara region. For all things Ruawai College-related, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Skool Loop, and be sure to check out our school website. If you find yourself on a road trip through Kaipara, feel free to drop in for a cuppa and chat!

and regional veggie crop, you’ll find a whole cast of iconic characters. The colourful cartoon vegetables that once graced Auckland’s Big Fresh supermarket have found a new home here in the heart of Ruawai, side by side with ‘king kūmara’ himself.

Ruawai is also home to Ruawai College, a very community-involved and progressive high school that forms a hub for education as well as social engagement here. Students from this school have been well represented in regional and national level awards for sports, the arts and culture, and tomorrow’s local leaders are

being made there, today. The final stretch of highway that heads northwest toward Dargaville and the Ripiro Coast takes in the wide sweep of the Northern Wairoa River, passing by the stately volcanic cones of Tokatoka and Maungaraho rock. Both sites offer a moderately challenging climb for visitors, and unparalleled views across the riverlands, a great final stopoff on your tour through the heartland of Kaipara. ¢

Kumara Mini Cakes

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups shredded peeled kumara

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

4 eggs

1-1/4 cups canola oil

1 teaspoon rum extract

1 can crushed pineapple, drained

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1 cup golden raisins

1 cup chopped walnuts

METHOD:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the eggs, oil, kumara and extract; beat until combined. Stir in the pineapple, raisins and walnuts.

2. Fill 12 greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups threefourths full. Bake at 350° for 2530 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes

ICING

1 Package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 Cup Butter, softened

5 Cups confectioners’ Sugar

4 Teaspoons Brown Sugar

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/2 Teaspoon Rum Extract

1-1/2 Cups Ground Walnuts

out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

3. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the sugars and extracts until smooth. Frost sides of cakes; roll in walnuts. Place cakes upside down and frost tops with remaining frosting. Yield: 1 dozen.

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p The coastal town of Tinopai is a haven for boaties, anglers and those seeking a relaxing break by the harbourside

Right for the land

u by Amy Fifita

With resource consents and regulations surrounding effluent ponds, sometimes it is difficult for farmers to decide on a suitable one for the farm.

Effluent storage is a difficult business, especially since there are various options to select from. There are several considerations, depending on if you

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are designing one for installation or upgrading the current system. Travelling irrigators, low-rate sprinklers with mechanical separation and sometimes muck spreader systems have stormwater diversion systems in place.

Travelling irrigators are suitable for flat to low-sloped farms, with no particular landscape or climate risk factors, and freely-draining soil. The traditional design allows the effluent to flow from the yard through a stone trap to the storage facility using gravity or a pump mechanism.

Farms prone to high-risk soils, high rainfall areas or sensitive catchments will benefit from a low-rate sprinkler with mechanical separation set up. Like the travelling irrigator option, effluent flows through a stone trap but then to a mechanical separator. The solids are

removed, and the liquid can be pumped to storage. The liquid can then be irrigated on to the property using minimal lowrate sprinklers.

A muck-spreading system is suited to smaller farms with fewer cattle. The system runs with a pump or gravity feed to the effluent storage before being stirred and sucked into a muck spreader truck. It is then sprayed on the land.

Fonterra offers assistance in supporting farmers with their effluent management, including dairy effluent storage calculations. The calculator takes into account regulations and planning or upgrades. The company has experts servicing the Kaipara area who can assist with riparian management plans and help match the farm type to an effluent solution.

The co-operative group is there to support dairy farmers in managing their land and water within regional catchments and backs trials looking into new on-farm practices and technologies.

The explosive obsession of Cecil Wood

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Cecil Walkden Wood was interested in engineering from a young age, and harboured a passion for speed as well, leading to some moustache-curling adventures in early Kiwi motoring.

Wood grew up in Lyttelton, trained as a mechanical engineer, and his knack for invention soon found an outlet, along with his need for speed. In 1894 Cecil took advantage of the legendarily flat terrain of Christchurch, and established the first bicycle company in the South Island, along with business partner James Gibson.

However, there was only so much velocity to be had from pedals, and word had reached Cecil of a bizarre new invention, crafted by German inventor Carl Benz. Internal combustion was the talk of the engineering community, but Cecil Wood wasn’t about to settle for the weak explosive power of petroleum.

Instead, he turned to a concept that had been tried, and rejected, by the great inventors of the 1600s. Back then, Isaac Newton’s great rival Gottfried Leibniz had suggested harnessing gunpowder as a fuel, causing several great thinkers to blow themselves up. Cecil was undeterred by history’s smoking failures. Ten years after Benz patented the motor car, Cecil Wood welded two bicycle frames together and fitted them with a motor that used gunpowder to turn a flywheel. Amazingly, it didn’t immediately cause his exit from mortal existence, but it

was unreliable and loud. Cecil travelled to Dunedin, where university chemists kept a supply of petrol, and was forced to invent the carburettor from scratch, having nothing to copy. This wasn’t the only part he had to make. There was no Repco in the 1890s, and Cecil had to teach himself to make batteries, spark plugs and coils.

The sight of the young inventor blasting through the streets of Victorian Christchurch aboard a bizarre double bike with a firespitting engine had the expected effect. Many of his fellow citizens called the police. The top cop, Sergeant-Major McDonald, had a quiet word with Cecil, and explained to him that the long, straight Station Street was technically railroad land and not under the jurisdiction of the constabulary.

In an era with no health and safety, it all worked out well. By 1900, Cecil Woods had debuted a working motorcycle, and he went on to design motor trikes and Tourist brand cars, which helped popularise the idea of motor transport. He’d go on to be an early leader of the Motor Trade Association in the 1920s, and, bizarrely, for a man who tempted fate with explosive and speedy exploits in his youth, served as the Timaru official coroner from 1937 until 1948. ¢

p Howard and Ruby Tripp were some of the first motorists in New Zealand, having bought this motor trike from inventor Cecil Wood

Electric Mini holds the aces

u by Andy Bryenton

The top designers at BMW have chosen the biggest expanding auto market in the world as the launchpad for a new vision, debuting a new, all-electric Mini at Auto China 2024 this month.

“At just over four metres long, the Aceman embodies the basic idea of the original, iconic Mini of 1959: progressive design, optimal use of space and a minimal footprint,” said BMW AG management board member Jochen Goller.

While the Aceman is certainly bigger than the little legends that starred in Goodbye Pork Pie and The Italian Job, it’s definitely the right size for modern driving and parking. Notably, it still has the iconic lines of the 1960s Mini, adapted with future-focussed technology.

The man with the huge job of updating those classic looks and building on the first Mini reboot’s success is Oliver Heilmer, head of Mini design.

“The Mini Aceman is a strong character with his own young personality within the new Mini family. It has an independent form language, is compact and looks agile. With its distinctive expression, it is the perfect everyday companion for those who value individuality in urban areas,” says Mr Heilmer.

“Given that Mini is a very traditional brand, the question was: how do you

evolve a brand like this into the future?

To answer that, we went right back to the birth of the classic Mini to understand the spirit of Sir Alec Issigonis and derive from this where the Mini brand is heading in today’s context.”

The design, which came from the drawing boards of Mr Heilmer’s team, emphasises its compact, agile and individualistic nature on the outside, and provides a sense of space inside. Clever engineering has managed to make this electric vehicle both compact and safe, in a market segment where the necessities of large batteries often make it easier to build bigger, more stolid cars. BMW’s showing in Beijing

was not restricted to the revelation of an

The crowds were impressed by the sleek lines of a new 4 Series, the Gran Coupe, and a new generation i4 as well. However, the showstopper for many was the visually stunning BMW Vision Neue Klasse, one of the most practical yet aesthetically progressive concept cars in BMW’s long history of such experimentation.

Few people in 1959 would have imagined that an all-electric Mini would be the talk of the automotive world in 2024. The fact that it was introduced in Beijing, and not Britain or Berlin, even further reflects the unpredictable exuberance of progress. ¢

p A first look at the all-electric Mini Aceman, part of BMW’s vision for the future

all-electric Mini.

Triton’s major German victory

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In a contest of engineering and design supremacy, automakers from Japan and Germany regularly go head to head in the global market, vying for vehicle sales and prestige.

From the rivalry between Audi’s rally-winning early Quattos and the likes of Subaru’s WRX and Mitsubishi’s Evo series through to the battle between MercedesBenz and Lexus in the 1990s to make the world’s best luxury sedan, this rivalry has always delivered big wins for one group; the auto-buying public.

Now, a major Japanese manufacturer has impressed the best of Europe on their home turf, with Mitsubishi’s Triton and Xforce scooping major product design awards at the 2024 iF Design Awards, considered to be the world’s most prestigious forum for product design excellence.

The panel of 132 judges loved the form and function of the Triton, Mitsubishi’s flagship onetonne pickup truck, and lauded clever innovations, such as touch screens optimised to be used by tradies wearing gloves. The Xforce, a small SUV, beat out serious competition in this stacked section of the market, earning praise for how its design balances silky-smooth lines up top and a solid, planted stance below.

“We are truly honoured to receive one of the most distinguished design awards in the world for the two all-new models we launched this fiscal year,” said Mitsubishi Motors division general manager — general design Seiji Watanabe. “I believe each model was recognised for expressing

its own character in a unique form. The Triton shows a daring expression, and the Xforce adopts an agile look, while also combining robustness, which is typical of Mitsubishi Motors’ design.

“This award will become our driving force in introducing the Triton and

the Xforce to even more customers.”

For Kiwi customers, who are apt to test a ute’s mettle far beyond skin-deep, the Triton looks set to deliver. A 2.4-litre bi-turbo intercooled turbo diesel lives under the hood of the imposing pickup, providing a 3.5-tonne towing capacity and a hefty 470 Newton-metres of torque. Power gets to the ground, in the popular 4WD model, through a six-speed automatic transmission with a sport mode for snappier shifts.

Add in a massive array of options, from cab and chassis layouts to some eye-catching paint choices like the tangerine-hued Yamabuki Orange, and there’s a lot to appreciate, especially with pricing that’s just over $50,000 for a 4x4 double cab wellside.

While the Germans have made their judgement call on the design of the new Triton, the best way to make your own decision is to take one for a test drive, and see if you agree with the iF Design Awards team about Mitsubishi’s self-proclaimed ‘king of the beasts’. ¢

p Mitsubishi’s new Triton ute carries on a tradition started in the 1970s, and has just landed a major international design award

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Central location, potential future subdivision

Unlocking further economic growth and development for Kaipara is a key focus of Council and the proposed district plan Discover the promise of future potential at 122 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto This prime property, situated right in the heart of town, spans an impressive 30 39 hectares (more or less) across three titles It offers a strategic land-bank opportunity with future subdivision potential, after being identified by Kaipara District Council as part of the exposure draft of the District Plan If adopted it would see the property rezoned to medium density residential Boasting an unbeatable location, the property features double road frontage and three access points, enhancing its accessibility and potential land development flexibility Having two rapid numbers further underscores its readiness for various uses The land is currently utilised for grazing and wintering 80 head of stock bayleys co nz/1060426

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TE KOPURU 4 Scarrott Road

Lifestyle Living Awaits

This property is located at 4 Scarrott Road near Te Kopuru and consists of 1.0370 hectares a large twostory family home with spacious double bedrooms and an additional office. The home has a large lounge that flows onto a large deck, with a separate dining room and kitchen, the home has a large bathroom with extra shower and toilet downstairs. The home has very good storage throughout, a large double garage, laundry and storage area located downstairs. The home has been well built and has large lawn and gardens, great view of the surrounding land and the Northern Wairoa River.

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Two Blocks Remaining - Present All Offers

Our vendors have instructed us to present all offers for the two remaining blocks in Redhill Cemetery Rd. Acquired by Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust for the construction of the 3,500,000 cubic metre water reservoir at Redhill, the surplus land was sub-divided into 13 lots. Only these two remain. Close to Glinks Gully with over 100kms of beach line, the two blocks offer opportunities for lifestyle, horticulture, cropping or grazing. Lot 2: 16.0058ha is easy rolling with excellent house sites. Lot 3: 18.5993ha of steeper contour. Both have stunning views. Can be purchased separately.

27 Kauri Street

Spacious Indoor and Outdoor Living

With a land size of 1407sqm, this property has four double bedrooms and one single, including separate laundry and office and two spacious bathrooms. Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge. Log burner in lounge for heating. Basement and double carport. Outdoor entertaining - this property has it all, great indoor/outdoor flow, all year-round outdoor space which is covered overhead. But there's more, a pizza oven and another seating area make it ideal for outdoor gatherings. The back section is large with fruit trees, vege garden, glass house, garden sheds and a woodshed.

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Prime Coastal Grazing Block

(if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 2.00pm, Wednesday 29 May

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The property located on Babylon Coast Road near Dargaville is a well-maintained and highly productive piece of land, spanning over 104 hectares and currently undergoing a boundary adjustment. With its excellent infrastructure, diverse mix of contours, fertile soil and reliable water supply, this property presents a unique opportunity for anyone looking to enter the livestock industry or expand their existing operations. The current vendor has taken great care of the property and has set it up for success, making it a highly desirable investment for any potential buyer.

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Ron Grbin

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For outside of Dargaville events email info@integrity.nz

Free Property Information Seminar — 21 May at 5pm, “The Do-Up Dos & Don’ts To Attract Great Tenants”. RSVP email attendee names & session #8 to kathy@fnkaipara.co.nz.

Pink Ribbon Market Fundraiser — 25 May, 10am–2pm at Te Arohanui Community Hall, 18 Victoria Street. Raffle ticket money, entry fees and baking stall profits will go to Breast Cancer Foundation while other business stalls keep their earnings from the day. Stalls are $50 for a spot. Limited stall spaces. Contact Fiona Tohu-Ferguson on Facebook.

Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea — 26 May, 2pm–4pm at Ruawai Bowling Club. $10 per person entry. Wear pink. To make a donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation or to book a ticket RSVP by 19 May to Cathryn Dunn 022 631 0644 or cleocathryn@gmail.com.

Inland Revenue Clinic – Heartland Services — 30 May, free to discuss any IRD enquiries in person at Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Bookings essential on 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765. June

Kaipara Grey Power — Hon Winston Peters and Troy Churton, 17th June, 1pm and 1.40pm respectively, at the Dargaville Methodist Church.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

Maungaturoto Night Market — 1st Saturday of every month, 4–7pm, at The Epicentre, 98 Hurndall Street. 021 0234 3632 kierenwilson22@gmail.com or Facebook.

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

Paparoa Artisan Market — now quarterly 10am–2pm Paparoa Memorial Hall, next market is Sunday 2nd June.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings 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 — For Players 13yo+, Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157.

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

Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info.

Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).

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

Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd

Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.

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 for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian 09 439 5959.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays 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 — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.

Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.

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.

Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema.

Dargaville Women’s Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino Road & Normanby Street, Dargaville. Contact Michelle 09 439 2930.

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

Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434. 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.

Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.

The Kaipara Lifestyler is published with pride by Integrity Community Media, a privately owned Kaipara company.

Phone: 09 439 6933 or 0800 466 793 Email: info@thelifestyler.co.nz

Postal Address: PO Box 474, Dargaville Physical Address: 107 River Road, Dargaville

Editor: Deb Wright 021 639 696 deb.wright@integrity.nz

Journalists: Andy Bryenton 021 439 947 | Amy Fifita 027 259 6455 | Paul Campbell

Advertising: Olivia Green 027 525 8197 | Sue Girven 027 525 7984

Classifieds: MJ Te Whata 09 439 6933

Production: Gavin Bainbridge | Anna Fredericksen | Kelsey Harrison | Liz Clark

Accounts: accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz

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Website: kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 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.

Line dancing group for beginners — every Monday night 5.30pm–7.30pm at Dargaville Dalmatian Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.

Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.

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

Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055.

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 understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. 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 Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing.

Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm.

Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am. Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.

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, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

Pono Lodge Yoga — Tuesday 9.30am. Hatha Yoga with Anisha. Mats, bolsters and blocks available, $20. Contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page.

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

Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.

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RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.

Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.

Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.

Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.

Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.

Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9amnoon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.

Tinopai Craft Group — Mondays from 10.30–1pm at the Tinopai Community Hall. Phone Linda 09 280 9988.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

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

ACROSS: 1 Amuse 4 Strong right arm, 11 Bloom, 14 Brain, 15 Battlefield, 16 Soldiers, 19 Gallery, 20 Point, 21 Heretical, 24 Forthwith, 26 Skewer, 27 Uganda, 31 Shots, 32 Blustery, 34 Irreverent, 38 Dragged, 39 Hoopla, 40 Attain, 41 Undo, 42 Remnant, 45 Introduced, 50 Gremlin, 54 Nile, 55 Dagger, 56 Tossed, 57 Flushed, 60 Principles, 61 Birdseed, 62 Yield, 65 Avenue, 66 Vigour, 67 Cherished, 72 Orphanage, 73 Bribe, 74 Suffice, 79 Romantic, 80 Inquisition, 81 Strew, 82 Nudge, 83 Push the boat out, 84 Chats. DOWN: 2 Mortar, 3 Spiel, 5 Trap, 6 Outpost, 7 Greens, 8 Iris, 9 Helmeted, 10 Myopia, 11 Bedraggled, 12 Over, 13 Mascara, 17 Grate, 18 Celebrated, 22 Dwelt, 23 Internal, 25 Octagon, 26 Skyward, 28 Charge, 29 Helper, 30 Sewing, 33 Shown, 35 Thorn, 36 Keen, 37 Talc, 42 Run-up, 43 Milliner, 44 Tramps, 45 Ingredient, 46 Turn, 47 October, 48 Unsure, 49 Evens, 51 Rile, 52 Massive, 53 Ideals, 58 Occurrence, 59 Beard, 63 Doughnut, 64 Issue, 65 Andiron, 68 Habitat, 69 Shrimp, 70 Fresco, 71 Accept, 75 Fetch, 76 Amid, 77 Luge, 78 Tofu.

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KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the May 28 2024 edition is Monday, May 27 2024

FOR SALE

B GRADE 20ft container, $3,200 ONO. 5,000 litre water tank $800. Phone 027 414 4033 or text.

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

CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine — Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.

SILAGE FOR SALE this seasons 10 bale equivalent, Baylys Beach, $90+GST. Phone 027 478 0185.

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

TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

CHURCH NOTICES

TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com. Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays 6pm–8.30pm. Contact Gwen on 021 103 9065.

FOR RENT

DARGAVILLE 3 BEDROOMS 1 bathroom. 58 Ranfurly Street. $540 pw incl lawns, single garage, close to High School. No pets/smokers. Viewing 11am Saturday 25th May only. Email: rentalpropertydarg58@gmail.com with your application and/or for further information.

GRAZING

GRAZING AVAILABLE 170 acres approximately, Matakohe/Ruawai. Phone 027 289 0937.

NURSERIES & PLANTS

HEDGING, SHELTER pittosporum and landscaping trees from $1–$8. Tenex flax from $1–$4, pittosporum karo $1–$4, pittosporum tenuifolium $1–$4. bananas, guava, and feijoa plants. . Got2Go Plants is open Tuesday to thursday closed on friday open on Saturday –Sunday. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS is now available. Internet transfers or cash. 09 439 5556 /027 488 3400.

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

SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639 552.

PET SUPPLIES

PET DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber — supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

CLEAN-UPS. WINTER Garden Cleanup, Estate or selling your property. Quotes available for garden clean-up, one-off garden builds, rubbish and vegetation removal. Contact Garden2go for a quote on 021 0218 1111.

BOBCAT, TRUCK &

EXCAVATOR HIRE

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.

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.

WANTED TO BUY

SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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. WORK WANTED

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CLASSIFIEDS

SITUATIONS VACANT

DARGAVILLE AMBULANCE. Volunteers wanted. Contact Station Officer on 022 424 6685.

PHONE 09 439 6933

PUBLIC NOTICES

12MM UTILITY Cladding Ungrooved H3.1 2,440x1,200 $75; 2,745x1,200 $84. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.

Public notice

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

Kaurilands is currently looking for paid staff to support our residents with intellectual Disabilities to achieve their goals in life.

If you are interested in supporting our whanau to support and encourage them with their daily activities which include:

• Going to work at their employment

• Assisting with our residents volunteering in the community

• Learning new things

Then we would like to hear from you Contact details: em: managerklsc@kaurilandsskills.co.nz ph: 027 478 9984 Closing date: 31st May 2024

ACROSS: 1 Albumen, 4 Face to face, 9 Concoct, Asks, 14 Stared, 15 Poison, 16 Alchemy, 19 Malingerer, 20 Obsidian, 21 Ebony, 24 Gather, Canyon, 27 Arbitrate, 32 Artistic, 33 Precis, Special, 38 Conceals, 39 Infant, 40 Book, Stale, 42 Depot, 45 Put the screws on, Prowl, 55 Macaw, 56 VIII, 57 Try out, 58 Surround, 61 At fault, 62 Aghast, 63 Anathema, Frankfurt, 68 Agenda, 69 Antics, 73 Bliss, 74 Distress, 76 Escalation, 81 Agitate, 82 Renown, Ribald, 84 Firm, 85 Attempt, 86 Degenerate, Distend.

1 Alarm, 2 Bakelite, 3 Netted, 4 Farce, Code, 6 Typhoon, 7 Flimsy, 8 Crowd, 10 Cohabit, 12 Coming, 17 Endearment, Mania, 22 Hyacinth, 23 Gripe, 24 Glanced, Acts, 28 Rainbow, 29 Fillip, 30 Beater, 31 33 Plans, 35 Cater, 36 Snap, 37 Dodo, Exacts, 44 Osaka, 46 Unit, 47 Trigger, 48 49 Crypt, 50 Educated, 51 Nought, 52 Pyromaniac, 53 Opus, 54 Ledgers, 59 Blunt, Wand, 64 Affix, 65 Civilise, 67 Rosette, 68 Absence, 70 Plight, 71 Before, 72 Ballad, 75 77 Sabre, 78 Nomad, 79 Stop, 80 Aria.

ACROSS: 1 Albumen, 4 Face to face, 9 Concoct, 13 Asks, 14 Stared, 15 Poison, 16 Alchemy, 19 Malingerer, 20 Obsidian, 21 Ebony, 24 Gather, 25 Canyon, 27 Arbitrate, 32 Artistic, 33 Precis, 34 Special, 38 Conceals, 39 Infant, 40 Book, 41 Stale, 42 Depot, 45 Put the screws on, 52 Prowl, 55 Macaw, 56 VIII, 57 Try out, 58 Surround, 61 At fault, 62 Aghast, 63 Anathema, 66 Frankfurt, 68 Agenda, 69 Antics, 73 Bliss, 74 Distress, 76 Escalation, 81 Agitate, 82 Renown, 83 Ribald, 84 Firm, 85 Attempt, 86 Degenerate, 87 Distend.

DOWN: 1 Alarm, 2 Bakelite, 3 Netted, 4 Farce, 5 Code, 6 Typhoon, 7 Flimsy, 8 Crowd, 10 Oily, 11 Cohabit, 12 Coming, 17 Endearment, 18 Mania, 22 Hyacinth, 23 Gripe, 24 Glanced, 26 Acts, 28 Rainbow, 29 Fillip, 30 Beater, 31 Fallow, 33 Plans, 35 Cater, 36 Snap, 37 Dodo, 43 Exacts, 44 Osaka, 46 Unit, 47 Trigger, 48 Extras, 49 Crypt, 50 Educated, 51 Nought, 52 Pyromaniac, 53 Opus, 54 Ledgers, 59 Blunt, 60 Wand, 64 Affix, 65 Civilise, 67 Rosette, 68 Absence, 70 Plight, 71 Before, 72 Ballad, 75 Theme, 77 Sabre, 78 Nomad, 79 Stop, 80 Aria.

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

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Resuming after the winter - next concert is the 5th of September 2024, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

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

NORTHERN WAIROA Boating Club Sunday roast $25. Bookings essential, phone 021 0824 6713.

AGM

TUESDAY, 9.30AM 4TH JUNE 2024 AT THE KAIPARA BUDGETING SERVICE OFFICE

80 Normanby St, Dargaville 09 439 8592

Community Health Trust HEALTH SHUTTLE Need transport to a health appointment? Please phone: Te Ha Oranga 439 3013 (who kindly manages bookings for our health trust)

ACROSS: 1 Albumen, 4 Face to face, 9 Concoct, 13 Asks, 14 Stared, 15 Poison, 16 Alchemy, 19 Malingerer, 20 Obsidian, 21 Ebony, 24 Gather, 25 Canyon, 27 Arbitrate, 32 Artistic, 33 Precis, 34 Special, 38 Conceals, 39 Infant, 40 Book, 41 Stale, 42 Depot, 45 Put the screws on, 52 Prowl, 55 Macaw, 56 VIII, 57 Try out, 58 Surround, 61 At fault, 62 Aghast, 63 Anathema, 66 Frankfurt, 68 Agenda, 69 Antics, 73 Bliss, 74 Distress, 76 Escalation, 81 Agitate, 82 Renown, 83 Ribald, 84 Firm, 85 Attempt, 86 Degenerate, 87 Distend. DOWN: 1 Alarm, 2 Bakelite, 3 Netted, 4 Farce, 5 Code, 6 Typhoon, 7 Flimsy, 8 Crowd, 10 Oily, 11 Cohabit, 12 Coming, 17 Endearment, 18 Mania, 22 Hyacinth, 23 Gripe, 24 Glanced, 26 Acts, 28 Rainbow, 29 Fillip, 30 Beater, 31 Fallow, 33 Plans, 35 Cater, 36 Snap, 37 Dodo, 43 Exacts, 44 Osaka, 46 Unit, 47 Trigger, 48 Extras, 49 Crypt, 50 Educated, 51 Nought, 52 Pyromaniac, 53 Opus, 54 Ledgers, 59 Blunt, 60 Wand, 64 Affix, 65 Civilise, 67 Rosette, 68 Absence, 70 Plight, 71 Before, 72 Ballad, 75 Theme, 77 Sabre, 78 Nomad, 79 Stop, 80 Aria.

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

ACROSS: 1 Albumen, 4 Face to face, 9 Concoct, 13 Asks, 14 Stared, 15 Poison, 16 Alchemy, 19 Malingerer, 20 Obsidian, 21 Ebony, 24 Gather, 25 Canyon, 27 Arbitrate, 32 Artistic, 33 Precis, 34 Special, 38 Conceals, 39 Infant, 40 Book, 41 Stale, 42 Depot, 45 Put the screws on, 52 Prowl, 55 Macaw, 56 VIII, 57 Try out, 58 Surround, 61 At fault, 62 Aghast, 63 Anathema, 66 Frankfurt, 68 Agenda, 69 Antics, 73 Bliss, 74 Distress, 76 Escalation, 81 Agitate, 82 Renown, 83 Ribald, 84 Firm, 85 Attempt, 86 Degenerate, 87 Distend. DOWN: 1 Alarm, 2 Bakelite, 3 Netted, 4 Farce, 5 Code, 6 Typhoon, 7 Flimsy, 8 Crowd, 10 Oily, 11 Cohabit, 12 Coming, 17 Endearment, 18 Mania, 22 Hyacinth, 23 Gripe, 24 Glanced, 26 Acts, 28 Rainbow, 29 Fillip, 30 Beater, 31 Fallow, 33 Plans, 35 Cater, 36 Snap, 37 Dodo, 43 Exacts, 44 Osaka, 46 Unit, 47 Trigger, 48 Extras, 49 Crypt, 50 Educated, 51 Nought, 52 Pyromaniac, 53 Opus, 54 Ledgers, 59 Blunt, 60 Wand, 64 Affix, 65 Civilise, 67 Rosette, 68 Absence, 70 Plight, 71 Before, 72 Ballad, 75 Theme, 77 Sabre, 78 Nomad, 79 Stop, 80 Aria.

Trustee nominations/elections

• Karakia Whakamutunga

OTUREI MARAE COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday 16th June 2024

9am Trustees Hui

11am AGM followed by Ordinary Meeting 12pm Shared lunch

AGENDA

Welcome & Apologies

Minutes of previous meeting 2023

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Mangawhai Golf Limited, a private company having its registered office at 221 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 221 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads and known as Mangawhai Golf Club

The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is golf course with onsite café/ restaurant

The days and hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday, 8am to 1am the following day

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 14 May 2024. Filed on behalf of the applicant by Harkness Henry Lawyers, Private Bag 3077, Hamilton 3240.

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

Kaiwaka Sports Association Incorporated of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 14 Gibbons Road, Kaiwaka known as Kaiwaka Sports Association

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Sport Club

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Sunday to Thursday 9am to 10pm. Friday to Saturday 9am to 1am.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the only publication of this notice.

1. The plaintiffs have filed a statement of claim against you as the named ratepayer and owner of the following properties:

(a) Record of Title NA38B/921 Lot 14 Deposited Plan 81636 known as Pukeko Street, Dargaville

(Valuation Number 00960-13614);

(b) Record of Title NA38B/922 Lot 15 Deposited Plan 81636 known as Day Street, Dargaville

(Valuation Number 00960-13800);

(c) Record of Title NA38B/924 Lot 17 Deposited Plan 81636 known as Pukeko Street, Dargaville

(Valuation Number 00960-13614);

(d) Record of Title NA38B/925 Lot 18 Deposited Plan 81636 known as Pukeko Street, Dargaville

(Valuation Number 00960-13614); and

(e) Record of Title NA38B/926 Lot 19 Deposited Plan 81636 known as Pukeko Street, Dargaville (Valuation Number 00960-13614) (the Properties).

to recover from you outstanding land rates and water rates (including penalties) levied over the Properties, as at 1 July 2023, in the sum of $55,830.55 owed by you as the named ratepayer and owner of the Properties.

2. The plaintiffs have referred to and relied on the following documents (being initial disclosure) in preparing their statement of claim:

(a) Historical Record of Title NA38B/921;

(b) Historical Record of Title NA38B/922;

(c) Historical Record of Title NA38B/924;

(d) Historical Record of Title NA38B/925;

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(e) Historical Record of Title NA38B/926;

(f) Combined Rates Assessment Notices and Invoices for the period 2017/2018 to 2022/2023 for the Properties;

(g) Water Rate Invoice/Statement for Pukeko Street Dargaville; and

(h) Water Rates spreadsheet for Pukeko Street Dargaville for the period 05/02/16 to 01/02/24.

3. The plaintiffs are claiming from you:

(a) Judgment in the sum of $55,830.55.

(b) Judgment for such further rates and penalties that become due and payable from 1 July 2023.

(c) Interest on the judgment sums, pursuant to ss 9 and 10 of the Interest on Money Claims Act 2016, from 24 April 2024 (the date of filing these proceedings) until such time that the judgment sums (including all interest payable) are paid in full.

(d) The costs of and incidental to this proceeding on a category 2A basis pursuant to schedules 4 and 5 of the District Court Rules 2014.

4. You must respond to the statement of claim within 25 working days of the date of this advertisement. To respond to the plaintiffs, you must file in the registry of this Court and serve on the plaintiffs, a statement of your defence to the plaintiffs’ claim. You must also at the time of serving your statement of defence on the plaintiffs, provide the plaintiffs with initial disclosure of documents referred to in or relied on in preparing your statement of defence.

5. If you do not respond to the statement of claim within 25 working days of the date of this advertisement, the Court may decide you have to pay or give the plaintiffs what they are claiming in their statement of claim (this is called judgment).

6. Pursuant to section 64 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, publication of this statement of claim, notice of proceeding and initial disclosure, is deemed to be effective service of this proceeding on you.

7. A copy of the statement of claim, notice of proceeding and list of documents relied on, will be forwarded to you on application to the plaintiffs’ solicitors, Brookfields Lawyers at the address listed below or at the office of the District Court at Whangarei. A copy of the initial disclosure will be forwarded to you on application to the plaintiffs’ solicitors, Brookfields Lawyers.