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May 22 2018

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p Ruawai College students celebrated Pink Shirt Day to symbolise their ongoing stand against bullying. School prefects spoke during a school assembly and students celebrated by wearing pink and decorating areas of the school. Pictured are Tahlia Johnson, Emma Ashford, Ayla Da Silva and Emma Philips.

Council appoints chief executive u by Jill Dickie

Kaipara District Council has appointed Louise Miller as its new chief executive from 119 applicants.

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Ms Miller comes to Kaipara from Tauranga City Council where she is currently a general manager and corporate director. She has previously held positions at Tauranga as general manager community services and as a programme director. Before her appointment to Tauranga

City Council in 2013 Ms Miller was a Corporate Director at Dacorum Borough Council in the UK where she led a number of customer and community services and health and wellbeing initiatives. She has an MBA from the University of Leicester, and was previously

employed as a performance specialist for the UK’s Audit Commission, managed performance improvement projects for high-risk local authorities, and worked on an associate basis for the National School of Government. continued on page 3 …

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p Winner of a battery-operated toy Ford Ranger, three-year-old Kasey Coles, receives his raffle prize donated by a local business for the Dargaville Fire crew to use as a fundraiser for the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge being held in August. Also pictured are competitors Tracey Thompson and Carl Horscroft. The crew thank Countdown Dargaville and the public for their support.

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p Young bakers, Tanzi Hodges and Tikeyla Forrest, were fundraising for Heartkids at the Paparoa store last Saturday and were doing a roaring trade with cinnamon buns, lemon slices and chocolate cake leading the way. The 13-year-olds from Westmount School in Maungaturoto have a relative and friend with a cardiac condition and decided on the fundraiser to support an organisation dedicated to ongoing support for youngsters with heart problems.

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Pouto farmers win top title

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Council appoints chief executive

u by Ann Morgan

Pouto farmers Dan and Gina Duncan have won the prestigious 2018 New Zealand Share Farmers of the Year competition, bringing the cup back to Kaipara and Northland for the first time in 22 years.

p Daniel and Gina Duncan — Share Farmers of the Year

As well as the top New Zealand title they also collected three merit awards; the Primary ITO Interview Award, the Ravensdown Pasture Performance Award and the Westpac Business Performance Award at the Invercargill ceremony. The couple moved from Tokoroa to Pouto in 2016 seeking a better future and are share milking 1,020 cows on the 460ha Pouto Topu A Trust farms property. “We are proud to get Northland on the national cup again. It has been 22 years since someone took out this award in

this region and it is cool doing it from Pouto — somewhere that a lot of people don’t know exists,” said Dan. “We never thought we were in the running at a national level but decided to give the competition a try. I think our point of difference was coming from an area that isn’t very well known in the dairying industry. I grew up on a dairy farm, and when we decided to change career we aligned ourselves with successful farmers, and it has paid off,” he said. ¢

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Ms Miller will relocate to the Kaipara District later this year with her husband and two boys, 10 and 12 years old, after a return visit to the UK. Her husband currently works as a maintenance engineer and is the primary carer for their children. When not working, the family enjoy an outdoors lifestyle, including swimming, sailing and hockey. “The family are really excited about the move, and I look forward to getting the resilience and belief back into the community,” said Ms Miller. The Kaipara District Council has also appointed chief operating officer and infrastructure manager, Curt Martin, to the role of interim chief executive until Ms Miller is able to take up her new post, currently scheduled for p New chief executive Louise Miller September this year. “This is the culmination of a progress that has been made since rigorous recruitment process started the return to a democratically elected late last year, and the council was council over 18 months ago,” said Mayor unanimous in appointing Louise Smith. “I look forward to working with at its extraordinary meeting held Louise and the council to keep Kaipara in Maungaturoto on 15 May,” said moving forward into the future.” Kaipara Mayor, Dr Jason Smith. Current Acting Chief Executive, Peter “This is an exciting time for Kaipara Tynan, who has been contracting in as these appointments enable us to the role, will finish with the council on continue to build on the substantial June 1. ¢

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It was a real pleasure to visit schools and present two awards and one prize this month: • Dargaville Intermediate achieved the Enviro Schools Green Gold Award • Ruawai Primary achieved the Enviro Schools Bronze Award • Aranga Primary won the Scenic Photo section of the Sea Week beach clean up Well done to all involved and great to see our next generation playing their part in looking after our environment.

NEW RULES FOR PLANTATION FORESTRY — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW New National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry, came into force 1st May These new standards apply to new and existing planting of greater than 1ha. They cover: • Planting Pruning and Thinning • Earthworks and river crossings • Forestry quarrying and Mechanical land preparation • Harvesting and replanting • Ancillary activities e.g. management of slash, indigenous vegetation damming • General e.g. discharges, diversion and disturbances of wetlands • Riparian Planting Anyone with or contemplating any afforestation can access all information, make application for a resource consent and submit a forestry plan at NRC’s website under “Forestry”. This is a one stop website for Northlanders as NRC will pass on all relevant

information to District Councils. Please note that if there is no notice given you will be required to cease work until it is. Plans can be submitted by either the owner or a forestry contractor, with the owner being the one ultimately responsible. For more information contact Tess Darce on 09 470 1106 or at tessd@nrc.govt.nz

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Dementia unit fundraiser The building fund for Maungaturoto’s Riverside Rest Home dementia unit is in for another boost from an auction of donated goods organised by The Den in conjunction with Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary Club. The Den in Bickerstaffe Road is the former Scouts clubroom and is now a collection point for a wide variety of furniture and brica-brac donated from around the Kaipara. “The auction will be held on Saturday, June 2 at the Maungaturoto Centennial Hall at 11am,” said organiser, Albie Paton. “We can offer a viewing period from 10am before bidding gets underway. “We are still pleased to receive goods — please contact me on 09 431 8148 or my mobile on 027 949 448 for pickup to be arranged. “We are looking for donations of good-quality furniture and other goods. It p Den organiser Albie Paton handed a cheque for $20,000 to Riverside Rest Home’s Don McKay after an would be nice too if donors earlier auction. were able to hold the items until closer to the auction date as we NEST rescue helicopter. The expansion of the Maungaturoto Riverside rest are finding storage is at a premium.” He said a deadline for goods to arrive home and retirement village is a $1 had been set for Friday, May 1, so these million eight-person dementia unit spearheading a planned $4 million could be sorted and displayed. A previous series of sales and development project. Further stages include more auctions from the Den raised $20,000 for the dementia appeal, and funds beds and updating dining and were also raised for St John and the lounge facilities. ¢

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Pollution fines remain unpaid Sharing agricultural knowledge u by Paul Campbell

Kiwi expertise has been revolutionising the Filipino agricultural sector through a multi-million dollar recovery programme with aid organisation Tearfund. The move comes after super typhoon Haiyan struck in 2013 and Tearfund CEO, Ian McInnes, will speak in Dargaville about the project at the end of the month. The project aims to get farmers working together to increase their income by producing high-quality farming produce, says Tearfund CEO, Ian McInnes. “Typhoon Haiyan was one of the strongest typhoons in recorded history to make landfall. As well as destroying lives and infrastructure it decimated the coconut industry; the main source of income for many farmers. Many who made their living from the sea were also unable to return to their fishing lifestyles as a result of Haiyan. “Following Tearfund’s emergency response, we put our heads together to see how we could help people recover without these two p Ian McInnes, Tearfund CEO, will speak in Dargaville about vital industries. Harnessing an aid project in the Philippines the potential of the farmers and bringing them together into farming food crops delivered to markets never cooperatives was the first step. reached before by these farmers, such “The farmers had knowledge but as the nation’s capital, Manila.” not necessarily the resources, and so Mr McInnes will tell the rest we brought in some Kiwi expertise to of the story about this project on help create a viable value chain, which Sunday, May 27 10.30am at included chilled transport that would Dargaville Baptist Church, 185-187 see top-quality vegetables and other Victoria Street. ¢

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Fines for ‘dirty dairying’ on two properties near Dargaville, totalling $225,000, have gone unpaid after a court heard the companies charged have no assets.

p A Northland Regional Council inspector probes an effluent point on the affected property

Farmers David and Frances Webster and the companies Clear Ridge Station Ltd and Beejay Stud Ltd were charged by Northland Regional Council in 2016 for allowing dairy effluent to flow into the Manganui River, which feeds into the Wairoa River and the Kaipara Harbour. The properties concerned have since been sold to new owners unconnected with the case. An Environment Court Judge, Craig Thompson, at the time of conviction called it the worst case of “prolonged non-compliance” he had ever seen. The companies were fined a total of $225,000. The NRC which spent more than $50,000 on the prosecution, was entitled to 90 per cent of the fine but the companies never paid. Property

records show that the Clear Ridge farm sold for $4.56 million in January 2016. There are no details of what happened to the farm owned by Beejay Stud property. Judge Greg Davis in Whangarei District Court has now adjourned the matter to obtain further information. The Websters have been excused from the next appearance. Their lawyer, Emma Smith, said the Websters had “always made it very clear” to the council that the farms had been sold, and the companies had no assets and they would not be able to pay a fine. Court records show the offending was described as “blatant, ongoing and serious”, with one of the farms being “awash with dairy effluent”, resulting in “gross contamination”. ¢

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Police calls redirected

u by Jill Dickie

Non-emergency calls to Dargaville Police Station are being automatically routed to a centralised customer service centre in Auckland, along with those from other Northland stations. Centre staff are able to answer and resolve the bulk of calls, and where necessary, calls will be directed back to relevant stations. The system began operating on May 9, and in the short time it has been operating, police say it has helped free up station staff to focus on other important work. “Police are making a significant commitment to providing the best possible service to the public,” said Superintendent, Russell Le Prou. “The centralised system is a precursor to our introduction of a single non-emergency number and the availability of online reporting for the public to report low-level incidents. This will result in a much-improved service to the public enabling them to contact us more easily and more satisfactorily.” In Northland for the 24 hour period 7.00am May 10 to 7.00am May 11, 170 calls were answered, and 93.7% of these were within 30 seconds. “It may take time for the process to become embedded, however, we are pleased with the initial phase. The system ensures there is always

Still helping our birds At long last the weather has settled down which has slowed the numbers of sea birds being sent in. With all the guava trees in fruit the native pigeons are having a ball. Thankfully the weather is not too hot because that can turn the juices from the berries into alcohol and make the pigeons drunk. Medication for the birds is very expensive. To give you some idea, the last kiwi that was caught by a dog, the medication bill was $250 just to stop infections setting in. We have to cover that cost every time. p The Dargaville Police Station

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and they will return the call according to the priorities they are managing at the time.” People are reminded that in an emergency they should call 111. ¢

Creative talent on display u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara’s artistic community is a vibrant one, with a wealth of styles representing influences from the whole grand sweep of human culture. From sculpture and abstract paintings to stunning realism and avant-garde photography, in media as varied as wood, steel, canvas, paint, stone and natural fibres — our local artists never fail to impress or inspire. With such a wide range of styles and such a diverse pool of talent, one of the most difficult jobs of the year must surely be judging the premiere artistic event of the year, the Kaipara Art Awards. Growing year by year and with a formidable roll-call of artists entering the competition, this annual exhibition of our brightest cultural creators has become the definitive place to bring one’s vision to the public eye. Last year

saw a massive response from the artistic community to the call for submissions, and they are steadily coming in for 2018’s gala gallery opening on July 6. The winning entries for 2018 — Rebecca Clist’s A Walk in the Evening Garden in two-dimensions, and Elena Nikolaeva’s Toni the Tui from Tawharanui — will be an inspiration for this year’s entrants to reach for new heights of acuity and imagination. With only a few weeks left before submissions close,

the organisers of the Kaipara Art Awards wish to encourage up-and-coming artists to rise to the challenge. It’s possible for the first time this year to make a submission without describing the finished work, which the event’s coordinators acknowledge can change and evolve during the creative process. Simply make the decision to share your vision with the wider community, and then craft your masterpiece! ¢

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Sandy decided to do something about it, so on 16 June we will have Sparky our kiwi on display at their shop at 49 Clyde Street from 10am-2pm. This will be a good chance to see and touch a live Kiwi. If you want to know more about the day contact Sandy or Ian on 09-438-3150, come along for a visit and help the Centre at the same time! I was talking to a member of the public who thought the announcement of new funds for the Depar tment of Conservation would mean we would receive some money. Unfortunately, we don’t see any of this windfall, which is why we are so thankful for our sponsors. However, at least DOC funds for predator control should help our native birds. We still receive around 1300 birds each year and we would love to host the Minister of Conservation to show just what we do in Northland for native birds – or any minister for that matter. They are always welcome but we haven’t managed a visit in 25 years, so fingers crossed. Each year we reach thousands of people educating them about native birds and we make a real difference.

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Bronze award to Ruawai

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u by Jill Dickie

Ruawai Primary School has successfully achieved the bronze level in the Enviroschools programme, one of seven schools in the Kaipara district working through the programme.

p School principal Curtis Gaylor, Northland Regional Council Kaipara representative Penny Smart, Enviroschools regional coordinator Susan Karels, Lead environmental teacher at Ruawai Primary Serah Mehrtens, Enviroschools facilitator Eden Hakaraia and Ruawai Primary students

The environmental projects and practices the students and staff have been involved in so far include caring for wildlife that lives in their school bush, using vegetable waste in their compost area, caring for chickens, keeping healthy gardens, and collecting honey from their school beehives.

They have undergone pest plant workshops with Enviroschool facilitator, Eden Hakaraia, been involved in the Kaipara Enviroschools Enterprise Expo and the recent national Wai Restoration hui held in Kerikeri, all as a part of instigating the programme. ¢

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Sir, In the wake of Kaipara District Council organising insipid ‘smart’ street lighting in the district — not having the decency to even ask for our opinion. Picture in your mind a Nubian miner down an unlit coal mine at midnight — then take a stroll around the Pahi Beach camping ground, public carpark, hall and foreshore after dark. Beware of banging your shins on the BBQ tables hiding in the Stygian darkness. Apart from the obvious problem for camp visitors — many international tourists — personal security in what is a popular public area has gone out the window. It will be a brave local walking out here after

dark. The public lighting at Whakapirau wharf has also virtually vanished. From time to time, we ratepayers are told KDC is ready to listen to any complaints. I suggest council then prepares for an avalanche of protests. The Pahi Reserve Society has installed an expensive CCTV camera as a security measure. The lack of lighting no doubt will prevent the success of the venture. Please let this not happen. Just give us our lights back before the cost of candles skyrockets! Smart lights? Not a smart idea in a public reserve! Edison will be turning in his grave! Ralph Williams — Pahi

KDC replies: Council is replacing its street lights with LED luminaires. This project receives an 85% subsidy from the NZ Transport Agency, and will result in significant operational savings due to reduced power consumption, and also less maintenance costs as the LED luminaires last much longer than the lights being replaced. This also results in health and safety benefits as maintenance crews don’t have to work at heights as often. The LED luminaires have less light pollution, i.e. the light is more focussed, and as a result, there is

less light spillage. This is usually well received by the adjacent homeowners in residential areas. In this instance, however, it appears that the light from the streetlight also ‘spilled’ to provide some residual lighting to the adjacent reserve areas. A council officer has spoken with Mr Williams and confirmed that we will ask our lighting consultant to investigate options to provide a luminaire that will provide a greater coverage area at this location. I’m hopeful that this will address Mr Williams’ concerns. Cur t Mar tin, general manager Infrastructure

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‘Paws’ for safety

Beauty at Baylys Beach

u by Jill Dickie

Children at the Dargaville Kindergarten have been treated to a visit from Armourguard representatives for an educational talk and display on dog safety.

Visitors to Baylys Beach will be greeted with a transformed entranceway after the area was completed by volunteers last Saturday.

p Educators Karla and Sharon with Scrappy the dog speaking with a group of kindergarten children

The visit was a part of the Kids Safe With Dogs programme, which is available for all schools and groups to become involved in, from kindergarten age through to year five. “This is the start of teaching kids to be safe in the community, the first step in keeping themselves safe from dogs,” said kindergarten manager, Shirley Mitchell. Dog control educators Karla Aekins and Sharon Wyatt, with the assistance of their dog Scrappy, taught the children the three golden rules about being safe around canines — ask the owner before patting a dog, pat it on the back

or sides only, and if a dog approaches, to stand still with arms folded and look at the ground. Children also had the opportunity to practise their approach on Scrappy. The programme has positive flow-on effects for Karla. “When out walking my dog, kids stop and ask if that’s Scrappy and ask to pat her.” Karla enjoys hearing stories from parents, and in a recent incident, a child did exactly what was taught and experienced no adverse repercussions. Schools wanting to receive a visit from the dog education team can make contact at kidssafewithdogs.co.nz. ¢

p Volunteers working on the completion of the landscape project

Baylys Beach Society approached a landscape designer in early 2016 to draw up a concept plan, which gave a basis for the future development of the area. The committee adapted the plan along the way once the logistics of landscape, space, suitability of plants, and funding were available. The site now has a new garden, a new area for rubbish bag pick up, an

alternative parking area, and a new information sign for visitors to learn about the area and be warned of natural dangers of the beach. “We are incredibly happy with the outcome. It’s been great watching the community come together with this project, and we are proud of our entrance now,” said society coordinator, Suzy Collin. ¢

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School conservation action u by Jill Dickie

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For the last nine months the Whanau Focus Centre (Kaipara Abuse Prevention Inc) in Dargaville has been able to open its doors thanks to the generosity of sponsors and now requires further funding to continue operating. “Financial assistance from government is difficult to secure due to limited availability and funding contracts have ceased, but with support, the centre can continue their important work,” says centre manager, Rachel Ashford. The centre opened in 2000 and continues to focus on increasing awareness of family violence and bring about positive change, assisting through social work, parenting education, advocacy, and youth mentoring. Skilled mentors provide guidance and positive opportunities to empower families to regain purpose and hope. They believe that to reduce stress and create p Staff members: SAGES coordinator Yvette Gilchrist, more resilient individuals Strengthening Families mentor Bethne Smith and centre and families, in turn, manager, Rachel Ashford creates a stronger more sustainable community. and whanau. Any enquiries or offers of The centre works closely with other assistance may be directed to Rachel providers to meet the needs of families Ashford 09 439 7332. ¢

Students at Dargaville Intermediate have been taking part in an Experiencing Marine Reserves programme over term one and recently presented their action projects as the final stage of the programme.

p Students with their posters and displays

The programme, which is supported by Foundation North, began with a classroom presentation where students learned about marine biodiversity before they visited the Goat Island Marine Reserve to snorkel, as well as the Marine Discovery Centre. “The experience they get at our oldest marine reserve at Goat Island is invaluable to the student’s learning,” said EMR coordinator, Isabel Krauss. “You can only teach them so much in the classroom, but getting out there and seeing big snapper and large schools of fish in a lush kelp forest is priceless.” The last stage of the programme

focussed on taking action in the community and marine conservation. Students Danielle Norman and Ema Smith raised $208 selling cupcakes as a fundraiser to help protect the critically endangered Maui dolphins. As a reward for this work, Danielle represented the school on the annual EMR trip to the Poor Knights Islands on May 18. Students also handed out 150 flyers to the public to raise awareness about plastic bags and class-created displays, posters and presentations. Other students picked up rubbish and arranged a nine-kilometre run to raise money. ¢

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Beat the winter blues The seasonal affect u by Jill Dickie

Most of us are affected by the change in seasons; it is normal to feel more cheerful and energetic when the sun is shining and the days are longer or to sleep and eat more in winter. For some though, these changes have a much greater effect on mind and body, leading to symptoms of depression and have a significant impact on day-to-day life. The condition is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and most common in countries where there are significant changes to daylight, temperature and weather between seasons. The occurrence is much lesser in countries close to the equator where there are minimal changes. There are many symptoms, and you may experience such things as a lack of energy for everyday tasks, problems concentrating or sleeping, depression, anxiety, mood changes and overeating. The exact causes of SAD are unclear, and why some people are more vulnerable to it than others, however, there are several theories worth considering. Some people seem to need a lot more light than others for their body to function normally, and are therefore more likely to develop SAD symptoms if

there are low levels of light. It could be that the brain’s system for releasing and absorbing serotonin to regulate moods might not work properly, high levels of melatonin causing disruption or even the way your brain sets your body clock by the hours of daylight. SAD has also been reported to have been triggered by an unwelcome or traumatic life event, such a major loss or bereavement, an assault, serious illness or a change to diet or medication. How to counteract the effects are relatively simple and as easy as making the most of natural light by being outside as much as possible, particularly on very bright days. Avoid stress during winter by planning major events like changing jobs, moving home, or weddings, leaving them instead for in summer months, and pamper yourself by relaxing with a book or enjoy a massage.

Keeping physically active during winter can be effective in lifting your mood and increasing your energy levels, as can maintaining a healthy diet by balancing the need for carbohydrates with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. If you find that you cannot manage your symptoms yourself, you might find it helpful to talk to your GP who may

prescribe an antidepressant, a herbal remedy such as St John’s wort, or more intensive support through obtaining professional counselling. Alternatively, a holiday in the sun has been proven by many to increase general demeanour by uplifting the spirits and restores feelings of calm and happiness. ¢

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The cold weather takes a toll on even the fittest and healthiest among us during winter, bringing back old aches and pains, testing our immune system with seasonal colds and strains of flu, and simply sapping our reserves of energy. Nevertheless, it doesn’t have to be an unwinnable battle. There are plenty of ways to arm up before winter’s assault strikes. First, beef up your front lines of defence with vitamins and potentially supplements to give your immune system fuel. Some of this can be dietary — and there are great seasonal choices in autumn for healthy meals. For those prone to catching colds, there are options at your chemist to get protected and make sure your body’s natural mechanisms to combat viruses and bacteria are running full-steam ahead. As winter illnesses often affect the respiratory system, it’s also a good time to quit smoking.

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Put your skills to work u by Andy Bryenton

With tradespeople at their very busiest and the season turning toward winter with no abatement of property sales, many of those who have either just moved to our region or who wish to sell their home to prospective Kaipara residents are taking up the hammer, nails and paintbrush for a spot of do-ityourself renovation. It’s a time-honoured Kiwi tradition, and a great way to step up the property ladder or to create a home that’s truly unique, but where are the best areas to concentrate your time and effort for the best results? Moreover, indeed, where is it prudent to draw the line and book in with the experts? Ruling out major building, plumbing or electrical work — all of which by law must be undertaken by the professionals — there’s still a lot of scope for home improvements. The key is picking the right area to attack, and following that old adage — ‘a lot of preparation, a little application and a lot less perspiration in the long run’. Builders call this ‘measure twice and cut once’, but it’s the same for those looking at painting a feature wall, installing a new shower box or building

a modest deck. Talk to the experts if you can, or search online at sites like snapguide.com where ordinary folks provide step-by-step instructions. Real estate professionals all agree that the best areas to focus on for a pre-sale renovation — those which boost your home’s resale value — are kitchens, bathrooms and flooring. While flooring is best left to the professionals — except, perhaps for easy-install timber laminate systems — revitalising your cabinetry, tapware, tiling and paint is well within reach for the home handyperson. If you’re intent on selling, choose neutral colours and timeless, simple designs — but if you intend to stay, let your imagination run wild. You may find that local trade stores contain showrooms of things you can

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Welcome to Mangawhai Artists winter programme u by Jill Dickie

Mangawhai Artists Gallery will be the venue for creative workshops during the winter months with 13 workshops and demonstrations, and occasions to develop personal art knowledge and skills in a supportive environment. There are half-day, whole-day, weekend and weekday options beginning Saturday, June 9. “We hope that people will come and try out different techniques,” said media spokesperson, Lynn Middleton. Nicola Everett, of Mangawhai Artists Inc, is coordinating the programme. “We have something for all levels of experience; workshops are suitable

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through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Fire spinning classes 7pm Wednesdays at Circus Kumarani. May Music Month – Local bands at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club 7pm Saturday, May 26 $10 entry Mainly Music — Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Make a Friend Playgroup — 0–5 years, Thursdays 9am–noon. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Danae 09 439 4833. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting — Wednesdays 1.30–2.30pm, at the Dargaville Community Health Services rooms, 70 Awakino Road. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights — Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmation Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings. Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street. Scrapbooking/Craft Group – May meeting Saturday, 26 May. 9.30am–midday. Dargaville Gospel Church, Cnr Normanby & Portland Street. Use the Portland Street entrance. Ph Sjannette 439 0110 for more details. Squash Club Night — Wednesday nights from 6.30pm at Dargaville Rugby and Sports Club contact Karen Morgan 021 190 5639. Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. Te Kopuru Playcentre — welcomes new members, open Tuesday and Thursdays 9am–12.30pm for newborn to 6 years old. 3 Norton Street. Further information email te.kopuru@playcentre.org.nz or phone 09 439 0083. The Dargaville Menz Shed — Open Tuesday and Thursday each week 10am–3pm.

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793 Dargaville 57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6.30–9.00pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547. Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert — 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings Mondays & Thursdays. Phone 09 439 5248 or ladies call 020 4082 1373. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group – meets third Wednesday of the month, 10am– 11.30am at Dargaville Hospital Board Room (opposite Main Reception). Ph Viv) on 021 439 686. Art classes — 7–9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255. Blokart Sailing — Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra. co.nz. Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Murray at phone 027 478 4308 for further information. Open 7 days a week. Dargaville Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at The Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville: dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Janice 09 439 1400. Dargaville Day Badminton — Thursdays 10am at the Town Hall (back entrance). Contact Lynley Clements 09 439 8160 or

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4T-DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning KAIPARA – WHANGAREI – RODNEY Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 Email: mprabrownecontractors@gmail.com

love your smile 30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz

MUDDY THUMBS Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Rubbish Removal • Water Blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Garden Hoeing • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Call now for a no obligation free quote!

Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com

May 22 - 2018

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Kaipara Service Directory

Tu Christey Massage Therapist

WARREN BYCROFT

Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage

For all types of building work guaranteed PH: 09 439 6178 OR 027 472 3778

Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

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CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. HOUSE CLEARANCE SALE, 3 piece bedroom suite with bedding & electric blanket $300. 1 double bed & electric blanket $150. Solid oak 6 drawer tallboy $200. Study desk with 5 drawers $50. Dining table oval glass topped wooden table with 6 chairs $250. Nest of 3 tables $50. Miscellaneous bric a brac. Large wall unit $200. Bread maker $30. Beer fridge, needs new seal, wire shelves, offers. Toaster $5 & glass rectangle table $50. Three seater settee & 1 lounge chair (cream) folds into a bed $200. Three seater settee (cream) $150. Phone 021 141 9197. JEWELLERY SELL-OUT all less 70%, check online distinctionjewellers.co.nz. MOORCROFT POTTERY all remaining stock less 50%, check online distinctionjewellers.co.nz. PETROL CANISTERS, 5, 10, or 20 Litre. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. PROTECT THE interior of your vehicle this winter with a set of rubber deep dish mud mats from Inder’s Auto One Dargaville, 09 439 8219. SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara - car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573. TRUCK WASH. 2.5 litre, spray on wash off. Ideal for trucks, boats, motorhomes and the family car. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

SPECIALISTS IN:

HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION |FARM REFRIGERATION COOL ROOM | FREEZER ROOM | VENTILATION SYSTEMS 113 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 29 May 2018 edition is 10am Monday 28 May 2018

For Sale

BRAKE DISC PADS. Large range in stock for cars and light commercial. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville, 09 439 8219.

Lost

Livestock

REWARD OFFERED

For information leading to recovery of 'missing' stock. All very quiet, 4 mixed age nurse cows, 1 F, 1 Angus, 2 x JX plus three weaner calves. 1 Angus bull, 1 JX steer, 1 Red Devon heifer 9 months old still on the cows.

Last seen on D Pulmans farm, Notorious West Road about 3 weeks ago, phone Paul 09 439 5080.

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

Nurseries & Plants 2000 SHRUBS, trees, groundcovers, landscaping, shelter, from $1.50 to $6.00 ready now. Golden passion fruit, tree dahlias, plus many more, Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, winter hours 10am to 4pm or phone 09 439 5556, Tuesday to Sunday. NATIVE PLANTS. Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants ready now for revegetation projects, effluent ponds, septic tanks, waterways and landscaping. Site visits and advice available. Open on Saturdays 10am to 4pm at 1246 Babylon Coast Road. Or else by appointment. For more information phone 09 439 4223 or email info@ babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

BELOW SEA LEVEL SPECKLE PARK STUD A/c J & J Bellamy - Simpson Rd, Ruawai Tuesday 5th June - 1pm

It is our privilege to conduct the sale of 46 lots of Pure Speckle Park Genetics Comprising: 18 Ylg Bulls, 10 2Yr Bulls, 9 Senior Herd Sires, 3 Embryo Packages, 6 Semen Packages. Recent Show Champions will be included in the sale. Catalogues will be available on sale day For further information please contact vendor John or Jan Bellamy 09 439 2450 or 021 122 7710 Full catalogue available online www. belowsealevel.co.nz Facebook - Below Sea Level

Contact Agent Blair Sidwell 021 325 325 Auctioneer Brent Bougen 027 210 4698

DARGAVILLE SALE

Thursday 24th May 2018

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

A/c LJ & NE Andrew – Annual Draft 55 x TQ 20mth W/F & Hfrdx Steers

WANTED TINNY, 12ft 6 boat or similar, phone 021 0257 6521.

WELLSFORD SALE

WINTER WEAR from JFM. Quality winter clothing. Jack Fannon Menswear. 52 Victoria St, Dargaville, 09 439 8946. WIPER BLADES. See clearly on those wet days with new refills or blades from Inder’s Auto One Dargaville, 09 439 8219.

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

Monday 28th May 2018

Garage Sale 74 LOGAN Street on Thursday 24th May, starting 9.30am. Furniture, appliances, bric a brac. Make an offer all to go, phone 021 141 9197. GARAGE SALE 11 Beach Road Sat 27th & Sun 28th 9am last sale. Gas heaters, tents, BBQs x2, bunks tubular, scrub cutter Shindaiwa, Tungsten tip blade & weed eater, kitchen bric a brac & more.

Entertainment SINGLE? MEET other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself, all ages. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’ Phone 021 639 552.

Farm Machinery TRACTOR 4X4 35HP front end loader LD 300 power chief DF 354 only 173 hours, little use $15,000 ono. Cdax 100ltr spray tank only fits any big quad bike $200 ono. Calfeteria feeds up to 11 calves fits on fence, phone 027 477 3751 or 09 439 5377, view more at garage sale 11 Beach Road Sat 27th & Sun 28th 9am.

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

HOUSE & PROPERTY maintenance. Small repairs, garden care, gutter clean etc, phone Phil 020 4117 9255 or 09 439 0045. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $465.75 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

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

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

DAIRY FARM assistant position, 600 cow farm. Shared accommodation 1 year exp preferred, no pets or drugs. Full listing: Farmsource ID 1985358632, 8km from Dargaville.

TOKATOKA

Grazing

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

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

Phone or Txt Paul

Haydn Evans 021 985 863

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

AP SERVICES Meth contamination testing. Residential and commercial. Phone Phil 020 4117 9255 or 09 439 0045.

A/c GR Barnes Ltd – Annual Draft 120 x TQ 20mth W/F & Angus x Steers Due to a change in Farming Policy the above cattle are available

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

Septic Tank Services

Property Maintenance 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

SPIDERS, ANTS and insect spraying. Interior and exterior. Phil 020 4117 9255 or 09 439 0045.

Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/ restretching/garage carpet — Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413.

Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

PRESSURE WASHING, soft house wash, drives, paths, decks & more. Your local cleaning guy, phone Tony 022 311 8447.

A/c Fleckvieh Farm 11.00am Service Bulls 1 x R4yr Fleckvieh Bull 2 x R3yr Fleckvieh Bull 4 x R2yr Fleckvieh Bulls 1 x Hereford Bull 12.30 Store Cattle 40 x Fleckvieh & Fleckviehx Cows Scanned In Calf Fleckvieh Bulls 20th July onwards

WE’RE BACK!! Jack Fannon Menswear now opening on Saturdays 9.00am - 1.00pm. Mon - Fri 8.00am 4.00pm, 09 439 8946.

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keeping it kiwi

P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

CLASSIFIEDS BMW DIESEL sedan 2007, 167,000 kms, NZ new, $10,000 ono, phone 09 439 7170 or 027 536 2594.

R E F R I G E R AT I O N

Builder / Tiler / Cabinet Maker / Bathroom + Kitchens

GRAZING AVAILABLE, Dargaville area for Dairy heifers, 40-55 animals, $7 per head per week, call 021 628 816.

Tree Services COAST TO Coast Treeworks. Professional tree services, qualified and insured. All aspects of tree work. Phone Victor 021 050 2665. TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

027 271 2022 Situations Vacant

FULL TIME - Production Supervisor - Timber Processor and Pallet Maker -– Lumbercut 2009 Ltd. We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, motivated person to supervise our Production Team in our Dargaville Timber Processing and Pallet making factory. A team player who strives to achieve a high standard of production outputs, experience in: supervising staff in a manufacturing environment, operating and setting up machinery, Health & Safety, good communication and work ethic reliable, literacy and numeracy, IT experience, a forklift licence is desirable. Apply with CV to: Marion Edwards, Managing Director, admin@ lumbercut.co.nz, or post to PO Box 44, Dargaville.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER May 22 - 2018

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 29 May 2018 edition is 10am Monday 28 May 2018

Situations Vacant

We require caregivers for live-in care assignments throughout Northland. Great opportunity to provide one-on-one care to clients in their homes.

HIRING NOW

Full time intermediate level building professional to join busy Dargaville based company. Min. 2 years experience required. Would suit a current apprentice/hammer hand or someone in a construction trade wanting a change in skill set to carpentry. High level of motivation, physical fitness and work ethic required. Suitable remuneration for the successful applicant. Email or send your CV or a cover letter to: nwbuild@ubernet.co.nz or NW Build – PO Box 398 Dargaville

Tender Loving Care In your own home

Are you able to live away from home for up to two weeks at a time. Do you have a clean criminal record Do you have a full drivers licence and a reliable vehicle Do you have a passion for working with the elderly If you meet these requirements please contact us.

APPLICATIONS TREATED IN STRICT CONFIDENCE

We also require caregivers for hourly care in the Dargaville region on a casual basis. We particularly are looking for a caregiver to provide home help and stacking firewood for approx. 5 hours once a week. This position would suit both male and female caregivers.

TEAM LEADER - DESPATCH Delta Produce has a full-time position available at its Kumara Packhouse for a Team Leader - Despatch. We are seeking someone with a positive attitude who has: • A flexible but organised approach to work. • Excellent communication and staff management skills. • A high level of attention to detail. • A good knowledge of inventory management practices. • The ability to facilitate change and improve current practices. • A current forklift licence. You will be responsible for ensuring your team: • Processes customer orders from the sales manager to spec and on time. • Co-ordinates re-work of stock and the production of one-off requests. • Generates accurate production, despatch and inventory reports and reconciles daily to physical stocks. • Manages inventory in accordance with best practice.

If either of these positions are of interest please send your cv through to: recruitment@tlc4u2.co.nz

Operations Manager Whangarei Full Time Position – Whangarei Based We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to work at our Whangarei depot as Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team in a fast paced and challenging environment. You will be responsible for the supervision and safe operation of our Whangarei Depot working closely with drivers, workshop mechanics and Northland teams to ensure the School Bus, Urban services & Charter plans are actively monitored and delivered on a daily basis to the agreed punctuality, reliability and customer expectation.

In addition, you will be required to: • Liaise with the sales manager to adjust orders as and when required. • Provide cover for the production manager.

Does this sound like you:

This role requires a committed person, preferably with some experience in a manufacturing or production role. You will need to be fit as this job involves physical work and heavy lifting.

• Excellent communications skills both with customers and staff • Good planning, organisational skills • Tourism or transport experience would be advantageous • Good computer and rostering skills • Function well under pressure, with a flexible approach to work • 2 + 4 license with P endorsement required

A copy of the job description is available on request. If you meet all these requirements please send your CV and covering letter, before Friday 8th June to: Lara Clement Delta Produce Co-op Ltd PO Box 246, Dargaville Email: lara@deltaproduce.co.nz

This is a great opportunity to become part of a large well established, privately owned & operated New Zealand company.

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Email your CV to: whangarei.manager@ritchies.co.nz

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Public Notices

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert change of venue — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697.

DARGAVILLE DISCOUNT Car Rentals Ph: 021 073 3391. Dargaville Dial-A-Driver Ph: 021 073 3391. Phone anytime, we are here to help you with your transport.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, for Tinopai Volunteer Rural Fire Force for 2018, will be held on Saturday 26th of May in Tinopai Hall at 11am. New members are welcome not only as firefighters but as support & admin personnel. Please phone Alan Crabb 09 431 7095 or Jo Smith 09 431 7219.

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Public Notices Oturei Marae Committee AGM & Ordinary Meeting

Caregivers Wanted DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT STUFF TO CUT IT IN THE BUILDING TRADE?

RUAWAI CORNER Place Garden Centre, Now closed. A big thank you to all our valued customers. George & Etha Taylor. SENIORNET DARGAVILLE offering friendly help to people with today’s technology. Things are changing as more and more government departments and banks etc are requiring things to be done online. For more information about us call Heather 09 439 4452 or Dot 09 439 1711 or come along to our open day at 1pm on the third Monday of every month.

NORTHERN WAIROA VET CLUB SOCIETY

AGM

Sunday 17th June 2018. Marae Trustees Meeting 10am Church 11am Shared Lunch 12pm Committee Meeting 1pm.

Janeen TeTuhi Secretary

027 742 8516

Monday June 11th 12noon Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. All members are invited to attend.

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE Accessible Transport – We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments)

Save Lives

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

NORTHERN WAIROA

VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSN. AGM 6th June 2018 | RSA Dargaville 6pm Refreshments 6.30pm AGM Followed by dinner & $250 spot prize.

In Memoriam APPLETON, ALAN Douglas (Snow) 25.03.1922 24.05.2007. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Always in our hearts and thoughts, forever loved and remembered. Lillian, Annette, Gordon, Lester, Joy, Kristal, Valerie & Julie. APPLETON, SNOW It’s been 11 years since you left us. Still missing you, especially our chats. Love Joy & Laurie.

Death Notices

SAVIDENT, JEAN

Passed away peacefully on 15th May, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Peter Bassett Savident (deceased). Dearly loved Mum of Susan, Julie, Stuart, Valerie & Sheree (deceased). Much loved Grandma to 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. A special thank you to everyone at Norfolk Court. A service was held on Sat 19th May, 2018 St Peter’s Church, Te Kopuru. All correspondence c/- J. Sircombe, PO Box 112, Te Kopuru 0341 Always In Our Hearts

Public Notices

Public notice

(Section 101 & 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSOCIATION of Kaiwaka, has made application to the District Licensing Committee for the renewal of a club licence in respect of premises situated at 14 Gibbons Rd, Kaiwaka. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is sports club. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; – Sunday to Thursday: 9am until 10pm

ALL WELCOME BREAST CARE FITTING SERVICE Dargaville/Whangarei on 6th & 7th June. If you have had a full/partial mastectomy, l can assist with your choice of prostheses and bras from the Amoena, Anita & Trulife range. Monthly visits to Northland - Far North Ministry of Health Funding available

To book an appointment with specialist Susan Doig phone: PHONE: 027 451 9285 or 09 536 4220 EMAIL: breastcare.essentials@gmail.com WEB: www.breastcareessentials.co.nz

– Friday & Saturday: 9am to 1am The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, 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 first publication of this notice.

Phone 24/7 on 439 6070 or National Help Line 0800 883 300 Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES • 24/7 crisis support • ACC Sensitive Claims • Individual and family therapy counselling • Advocacy with agencies e.g. WINZ, lawyers, health professionals • Refuge accommodation or assistance with relocation • Prevention education, parenting and empowerment programmes

WWW.SOSKAIPARA.COM

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Wishes to invite parents/caregivers/whanau to our:

MEET THE TEACHERS EVENING On Thursday 31st May 2018 from 5pm – 7pm in the School Hall. To book a 5 minute appointment time, please go online to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and use code: x3nvy or contact the school office. You will have the opportunity to meet your child’s individual subject teachers to discuss their progress from the beginning of the 2018 year. We look forward to seeing you!

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67 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, DARGAVILLE

$319,000 570 TINOPAI ROAD, TINOPAI

$595,000 8 PORTLAND STREET, DARGAVILLE

$425,000+GST (if any) 209 METCALFE ROAD, MATAKOHE

$699,000

NEW LISTING

FIRST HOME BUYERS CALL ME NOW

LARGE 5 BEDROOM HOME ON 11 ACRES

GREAT INVESTMENT RIGHT HERE

MODERN IN THE COUNTRY

This is a great first home or rental investment featuring open plan living, with a north facing balcony, good kitchen with a large pantry. 3 bedrooms, 1 combined bathroom, separate laundry, handy back porch with storage cupboard. Single garage & workshop. Insulation under floor & ceiling.

Here is your opportunity to secure this rental property with a lease in place until 2021. This 1920´s bungalow features 3 doubles and a single bedroom, 2 bathrooms, separate kitchen and lounge with a rumpus room downstairs. Has a private backyard plus a double garage and established gardens.

Enjoy modern living with water view down a quiet country road. Relax on large sunny deck. Well presented and spacious 3 bdm home, bathroom + 2 ensuites, office and double garage. Set on 1 Ha of easy contoured grazing. Bring your animals or plant your own orchard! Call Rhoda on 0274 800 691 to view.

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS

Large 5 bedroom home on 11 acres of land. House on 3 levels, top floor comprises´ living area, dining room and kitchen. Middle level has bedrooms, separate bathroom and toilet. Downstairs is laundry, shower, toilet and room for a granny flat, rumpus room or "man cave". Spacious garage, new water tank and north facing decks. In need of TLC. GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRU2146

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS3962

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRU2150

23 CHURCHILL STREET, DARGAVILLE

82 JELLICOE STREET, RUAWAI

$255,000 2223 TANGOWAHINE VALLEY ROAD, DARGAVILLE

$275,000 1711 STATE HIGHWAY 12, PAPAROA

$395,000

PRICE REDUCED

DO YOU HAVE THE QUARTER ACRE DREAM

SOLID IN RUAWAI

LIFE IN THE VALLEY

4 HA WITH WATER VIEW & SHED

Here she is...a full 1012 sqm section the NZ dream. Featuring lounge with a ranch slider to the north & south. Open plan kitchen & dining room, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & separate toilet. Patio area out back for those summer bbq’s. Single garage & glass house. Large backyard ideal for kids or future garaging etc. Currently tenanted. RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3964

Solid 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home Open plan kitchen dining lounge area. Ranch sliders from lounge out onto small deck. Attached carport. Large fully fenced 1183m2 section. Plenty of lawn for pets or children. Great rural views. Walking distance to local primary school, college, kindergarten and shopping centre, all tide wharf and boat launching facilities in town. SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE2148

This 3 bedroom home on 5179 m2 of land features spacious open plan living, french doors from the dining room onto North facing deck, 2 bathrooms, new roof and a basement rumpus or 4th bedroom. Also has spring fed water, a 2 bay implement shed and school bus from the front gate.

Great 10 acres with water view, grazing and stunning native bush. High stud shed in sheltered position with power, one bay insulated with mezzanine floor, bathroom, worm septic system, water tank. Formed track to building site, wetland area with spring fed dam. Call Rhoda to view.

CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS3857

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691 WEB ID MRU2153

496 SCOTTYS CAMP ROAD, BAYLYS BEACH

$365,000 36 MARSHALL ROAD, KAIWAKA

$449,000 GOLDEN STAIRS ROAD, PAPAROA

$215,000 36 VIEW STREET, MAUNGATUROTO

$375,000

COASTAL LIFESTYLE...WITH POTENTIAL

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Country living, handy to town and close to the beach this 3 bedroom home offers open plan living with modern galley kitchen, polished floors. Fully fenced pool, private deck, mature gardens. Lovely native bush with large kauri,rimu and totara and nut and fruit trees. Double garage, carport, hen house. Rolling contour. Town and tank water. MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3934

Very well presented 3 bedroom home set in a quiet street in the heart of Kaiwaka. Rural and bush views at rear of the property. This 92m2 home has a surprisingly airy, bright and spacious feel with 2 sets of French doors, polished Rimu floors, and original wooden joinery. Plenty of decking and outdoor area for the family and pets to enjoy, ANDREA CLARKE Mob 0274 719 057 or 09 431 2198 WEB ID MRE2155

This picturesque 1.2 ha (approx) block comes to the market newly fenced. Gently sloping, it is only approx 7.5 kms to Maungaturoto, where you will find schools, shops and amenities. Approx 37kms to Whangarei and 16kms to the historical Waipu Village. Wonderful fishing to be had on the Kaipara Harbour. TONY NORTHCOTT Mob 021 831 864 WEB ID MRE2132

Set on a 1012m2 section, this centrally located home offers 3 double bedrooms, spacious kitchen, open plan living/dining and separate bathroom and toilet. Closed-in front porch, log burner and a new deck allows for outdoor entertaining. Mature fruit trees, single car garage, under the house there is room for a workshop or man cave. KARYN HODGSON Mob 029 7799 019 WEB ID MRE2145

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

www.roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

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