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p Dargaville Library is reopening to customers between the hours of 10am and 1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays for book borrowing only. Those more than 70 years old will be given priority access. “Our focus is keeping our customers and the team safe. So, we will be limiting the number of people in the library at any one time, and the computers won’t be available at this stage,” say Dargaville’s librarians. “We are a public space, so we must follow the government guidelines with regards to contact tracing. A click and collect or ring and request service was put in place to enable people to get fresh reading material without accessing the library. That service will continue to be available exactly as it is now.” Almost 2,500 books were returned during a four-day period and getting them processed and reshelved had a huge impact on the staff’s ability to reopen the library to the public. There are still more than 4,000 items checked out to customers so the team is taking the reopening in slowly and in stages to ensure they can deal with these volumes. The librarians say that they appreciate people’s patience and understanding during this time.

Kaipara opposition to landfill ramps up  by Paul Campbell

Opposition to the proposed Dome Valley landfill for Auckland’s rubbish, seen as a major environmental threat and danger to waterways and the Kaipara Harbour, has been stepped up with accusations of ‘dirty deals’ on the part of Auckland Council, as submissions against the tip closed this week.

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Ruawai dairy farmer and farming rights advocate, Mark Cameron …

The dump for Waste Management Ltd would be sited within an area of 1,000 hectares in Dome Valley, encompassing the Hoteo River watershed, which flows into the harbour. It has been strongly opposed by Fight the Tip, a protest group of area locals supported by local politicians and community leaders.

Now Ngati Whatua, the iwi covering an area from Hokianga to Auckland City has thrown its weight behind Fight the Tip, accusing Auckland Council of calling submissions online under cover of the Covid-19 lockdown. “We find it abhorrent that the local government has been pushing resource

consents under the guise of Covid-19,” said Ngati Whatua CEO, Alan Riwaka. “Council should halt this process and at a minimum extend the consultation period to ensure fair and equitable participation from our community.” continued on page …

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p Two young budding Paparoa-based entrepreneurs sisters Alysha, 10, and Jordyn Edlin, 7, took up the challenge of learning the value of money from selling pine cones collected and stockpiled during the lockdown. The idea grew after a walk into a pine plantation to obtain a significant amount of pine cones and earn some pocket money. “We had many discussions about planning, stockpiling, how many pine cones to a bag, the cost for each bag, who we could get the paper bags from, time to allow them to dry, the best time to sell them and where to sell them. They took pre-orders and sold more than half of their stockpile,” says mum Trudy Edlin. “It was awesome to see them learn about the concept of having to put hard work in to get the desired result. In this case — pocket money and well-earned ice cream after selling out.”

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p Kaipara District’s children returned to school last week after almost two months of online education from home. Kaiwaka School students were pleased to be back in a classroom learning environment. “At Kaiwaka School we are really pleased to have most of our children back at school. Classrooms are busy getting back to normal after online learning with a focus on the arts and wellbeing. At playtime the school has a happy, calm feeling as the children explore the playgrounds,” says principal Sharlene Tornquist.

Upcycled uniqueness  Wellsford grandmother and designer Margaret Fafeita moved to Wellsford with her husband two years ago. She creates bespoke designs made upcycled wool products. She says her creations were inspired by her three grandchildren Kassius, Sierra and Mia (not pictured). “I make one-off woollen adult and children’s jackets made from upcycled New Zealand woollen blankets. The jackets are fullylined with good-quality fabric — made with care and love. I also make bibs, baby sheets, blankets and hanging shelves. My sewing is my sanity — I throw all my love, care and emotions into them,” Margaret said.

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‘Treat water like gold’  by Paul Campbell

Kaipara is still firmly in the grip of drought conditions, and the Kaipara District Council wants consumers to treat the scarce resource “like gold” as it also warns of possible acute water shortages next summer. Waters and waste manager Donnick Mugusto and his KDC team have been monitoring water levels across Kaipara, and he says these are still critically low despite some recent rain. “The rain we’ve had is only surface deep, and we’re still in one of the most severe droughts on record,” he said. Water restrictions have remained at level four, which means no outdoor water use, including hoses, water blasters and sprinkler systems. “We are encouraging people to take shorter showers, turn taps off while brushing their teeth and insert a bottle in their toilet cistern to reduce the amount of water flushed down the drain.” Brief periods of heavy rainfall have been followed by dry conditions and cold southerlies, and much more rain will be needed this winter to get back to healthy waterway levels. “The dry winter in 2018 preceded by a dry year in 2019 were the perfect set-up conditions for the drought,” says Mr Mugusto. ”Although the rain we’ve had has been welcomed by farmers, most of it has been in the wrong place for our aquifers. What little we have had within the catchment has resulted in temporary surges in supply, that do not last. “We need rain in the streams and tributaries that feed into our large water supplies.” Baldrock Dam, a supplementary source of water on the east coast is at

p Baldrock Dam’s level has fallen substantially

the lowest the Water Team has seen, and the Kaihu River, where the main Dargaville supply is drawn, quickly drops back to drought levels following rain. “We’ve been advised the dry weather will continue a while longer. The council is already urging people to think ahead to next summer and consider their water storage options to protect against possible acute water shortages again next year.” The KDC also works closely with the Northland Regional Council in managing water sources and a long-term solution to water storage is currently being considered for Dargaville. According to the NRC, river flows for this year are currently tracking 40 to 47% below normal levels across all the main centres in Northland. 

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Kaipara opposition to landfill ramps up Ngati Whatua chair, Dame Rangimarie Naida Glavish, says that on March 26, Auckland Council notified applications for a Plan Change and Resource Consent for the proposed landfill. “The Crown, in particular Auckland Council, cannot be allowed to embark into dirty deals, through operating under stealth and under the guise of Covid-19 — it is an insult to our intelligence as iwi partners.” The Kaipara Harbour, “faces its greatest environmental challenge to date with the prospect of millions of tonnes of Auckland’s waste that will end up polluting our waterways. We are asking why is it that antiquated methods are being proposed, which are destructive for the environment when there are proven, environmentally sound alternatives? Waste Management NZ, who are the applicants, can give no guarantees that toxic leachate and other pollutants will not find their way into the Kaipara Moana. The Crown is using underhanded tactics to speed up resource consent processes without the correct checks and balances.” Northland MP Matt King says he is aware of the iwi concern. “It’s important that the correct procedure is followed

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and a substantive consultation process occurs. It does concern me that this may not be the case over such an important process.” Kaipara District Council has also made a submission opposing the landfill resource consent and the plan change notified in March. Kaipara kaitiaki, Mikaera Miru, says the landfill issue is “the little guy versus the state knocking on our door. We have to deal with the challenge, and we have a strategy going forward. Being personally involved with opposing this landfill from the beginning has been an eye-opener to me. I believe we will see better outcomes for the environment and people when there is sincere and meaningful consultation with iwi, hapu and community.” Alan Riwaka adds: “The iwi continue to research waste solutions that will have less impact on our environment. We have initiated discussions with providers who have alternative options such as marae-based waste and education services and waste to energy technologies.” Auckland Council has been approached for comment on the consultation, with no response at the time of print. 

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Helping hands back on strength

Art comes out from lockdown

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 by Paul Campbell

The Citizens Advice Bureau has been helping people in New Zealand for 50 years, and during Covid-19, although all bureaux were closed, clients have been assisted with the impact of the lockdown by phone calls, email and live chat on the website. Now, as level two clears away restrictions, the Dargaville branch is back in action.

As the coronavirus heads hopefully towards level one, almost two months of home-grown art is expected to appear on gallery walls across Kaipara District, and leading the way is Mangawhai Artists who are holding an exhibition, which opened on May 21.

p Timely advice — with issues related to the coronavirus outbreak affecting many of our fellow citizens, the CAB has been working hard to offer practical answers

The manager of Dargaville’s Citizens Advice Bureau, Wendy Koloi, says although face-to-face service ceased during alert levels four and three, through phone and email the team have been able to help people with a wide range of situations, many of them exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. These include employment and tenancy issues as well as budgeting and helping people understand their rights on these topics. “It’s been a time of real stress for so many people in our community, and the CAB is here to help everyone regardless of their issue or situation,” says Wendy. “At this time there has been a lot of confusion over whether it is legal

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p Artist Jan Grover with two of her works in the exhibition

The event is dubbed Frame of Mind and features six artists running for two weeks from that date. “It’s great to see art and activity back in the gallery,” says Mangawhai Artists member, Wendy Leach. “While some of the work was planned or in progress before the lockdown, the period in itself was for some of our number inspirational, but for others a bit claustrophobic — there were opposite effects. “For me, it was positive to make use of that uninterrupted time. There was a nice silence around Mangawhai.

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It was peaceful, and I quite enjoyed it. Yes, many of us felt it was a productive time.” Wendy, while not showing in the new exhibition is a painter and mixed media artist who has had 21 solo exhibitions in New Zealand and overseas and has been a teacher of art and lecturer for more than 25 years. In the Frame of Mind showing, six artists exhibit in the event open from 10am till 3pm and features the work of Marina Bagley, Edie Chappell, Erana Fenton, Mary-Anne Boyd, Jan Grover and Sheryl Jury. 

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Relief package details due Looking for local interest The implementation of a relief package for Kaipara businesses affected by the Covid-19 shutdown is on the agenda for this week’s online meeting of the Kaipara District Council, which has allocated in the region of $700,000, or some two-and-half per cent of rates, to assist business recovery in the district. The Kaipara Mayor’s Task Force for Economic Support and Recovery has now completed Zoom meetings with main street businesses in Kaipara, from Mangawhai to Dargaville. “We are now in the process of bringing all that information together for a plan of action,” says Mayor Jason Smith. “Some key findings have been that business people would like to work together towards recovery by having shop local promotions, for instance. They are interested in knowing what the other communities are doing with a view to cooperating together.” Dr Smith said the council meeting would be confirming details of its Covid-19 hardship package, which may also assist sporting and community concerns. Council CEO Louise Miller says: “We all want p Jason Smith, Kaipara District mayor our businesses back up and running as soon as possible. So, economy. They also help to return we’re moving quickly to get the funding the heart, vibrancy and confidence of support in place. the community.” For full details of the relief package “Businesses provide local employment and are essential to the — go to kaipara.govt.nz/covid. 

Kaipara residents are being asked for interest in two own-yourown units at the Riverview Rest Home in Maungaturoto before they are offered to the wider real estate market outside the district by the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust.

p Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust member Don McKay hopes local people will come forward to buy units

Trust member Don McKay says MCCT has kept a waiting list for potential purchasers. While there are currently 18 on that list, all have been contacted to advise availability, but no one currently wants to commit. The trust has a policy of “Kaipara locals first” in its operation plan. “We would like to see local people step forward in the first instance before we advertise outside the area,” Mr McKay said. The 80sqm units have two bedrooms, an open plan living area,

a kitchen leading to a patio and an internal garage. The Riverview Retirement Village is in the centre of the Maungaturoto main shopping area and wider services. “The refurbished units are for sale at $440,000 and there may be locals that are not on our waiting list,” Mr McKay said. “Anyone interested should speak up now, and call either our rest home manager Tracy 09 431 8696 or Don McKay 09 431 8308 for further information. 

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INFORMATION AND UPDATES FROM PENNY SMART NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL COUNCILLOR FOR KAIPARA WARD Covid 19: We are getting there

It is with a lighter feeling that I am writing this month due to us now being in Level 2 of the Covid19 response. Really nice to see Kaipara come alive again after such a subdued period in level 3 and 4. Our communities have done an excellent job of working under the constraints and restrictions of Level 2. We are not there yet but we are certainly getting closer. Councils around the North are certainly in the midst of scenario planning. Keeping our communities fully informed and included in our plans will be a priority going forward.

NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL’S ANNUAL PLAN

As a council we firmly believe that if the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive. Under normal circumstances the ability of NRC’s portfolio of investments to subsidise rates, works in Northland ratepayers favour. However this is not currently the case due to the global and national volatility of market economics due to Covid19. Now more than ever we need Northlanders to continue to pay their rates when due or make alternative arrangements for payment through their local councils.

THE NEW WORKING NORM FOR COUNCILS

Please continue to ring the 0800 number or contact info@nrc.govt.nz for any NRC related assistance. You may be able to have a phone or video call instead of a face to face meeting with staff. Many people have been enquiring about pest products, these are now available to purchase. Ring 0800 002 004 to place an order. Unfortunately, cash payments are not being accepted in Level 2 due to Covid restrictions

Deliberations on NRC’s Annual Plan took place on the 6th of May and were done with our four well beings top of mind (environmental, economic, cultural and social). As Northlanders we are all aware of the urgent work on water quality, pests, flood resilience and climate change needed and that these things will not wait for us to emerge from COVID19 or any other emergency in the future.

NRC staff and councillors are all looking forward to the new ‘working normal’. This will entail some of us having a split of working remotely and in the NRC offices. Holding more meetings remotely within Northland and outside of has many pluses; lower emissions, travel safety and time saved, less sick days and stress to name a few. Face to face meetings will always be important to build and maintain relationships. However a mix of the two moving forward will, I expect, be the new norm and will work well.

FUNDING COMING FROM CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

Early indications are that all regions will receive and hugely benefit from new Government funding of both shovel ready infrastructure projects and environmental job creations projects. In response to the Central Government’s call for “shovel ready projects”, NRC has lodged four applications to ‘Crown Infrastructure Partners’ and if funded, will provide an opportunity to advance significant projects at pace and scale that will directly support our region’s economic recovery. Those projects include; • Kaipara Moana Remediation Green Infrastructure (in partnership with Kaipara Uri, Auckland, Kaipara and Whangārei councils); • Awanui Flood Scheme Upgrade; • Panguru Flood mitigation • Expanded Northland Water Storage Scheme. Collectively representing a total project spend of $179.7 million. NRC also put in 26 applications for the ‘Green’ or ‘Environmental Employment Creation Projects’, which will directly result in much needed jobs and equally important improvements to our environment. These projects are expected to happen at scale and at pace. Two projects have had approval already; dealing with wilding pines which also includes other nuisance trees along stream banks and further funding for Predator Free this time in the Bay of islands. The wilding pine control of $1million will be split between Kaipara and the Far North. NRC are also very encouraged with specific mention in the budget for remediation of the Kaipara Moana which is another of the 26 projects put forward. Further announcements are pending in the next week or so.

NRC OFFICES ARE OPEN AGAIN

The Dargaville, Whangarei, Waipapa and Kaitaia offices are now open again. They will be practicing social distancing so things may be a bit different. Most NRC field work has now resumed, there will be some catching up to be done regarding monitoring and consenting.

EXTRA SUPPORT FROM NORTHLAND INC DURING COVID19

Northland Inc, the Northland Regional Councils CCO (Council Controlled Organisation for Economic Development) has many avenues that businesses can use for advice, information and support. • Human resources • Health and Wellness • Business Continuity Planning • Finance and cash flow management • Marketing strategy • Digital enablement They have set up a special unit to specifically support businesses through the recovery which can be contacted via their website northlandnz.com/covid-19/ or by phoning 0800 525 001. Northland Inc are working with the KDC Mayor’s Task Force specifically targeted for Kaipara businesses.

LOOKING FORWARD

One topic that seems to have been discussed lately is what we can learn from this covid-19 experience. Do we want to go back to how things were? What are the consequences if we keep going down that path? During lockdown places around the world saw fish return to rivers and smog free cities, can we make this our new normal? We live on a planet with finite resources. Something needs to change in the way we consume if we want to avoid these resources running out and ecological disaster. Like Covid-19 these issues will only be solved if we all come together. If we all start to buy one less plastic packaged item per week, buy seasonal, locally grown produce more, buy second hand as much as we can, grow our own vegetables, fly and drive less for example, what difference would that make? He iti mokoroa, ka binga puriri. Although the caterpillar is small it can fell the ironwood tree. As an NRC Councillor I continue to be optimistic for the future of Northland and am looking forward to being able to play our part in the Covid19 recovery. He rau ringa e oti ai With many hands the job will be finished

Disclaimer: these are my personal views and not those of NRC or NRC Councillors. For more NRC information go to: www.nrc.govt.nz | phone 0800 002 004 8am - 5pm | email pennys@nrc.govt.nz For the reporting of environmental or maritime incidents phone our 24/7 hotline on 0800 504 639

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Politics beckon Ruawai farmer Ruawai dairy farmer and farming rights advocate, Mark Cameron, will stand as the ACT Party candidate for Northland in the upcoming general election.

Rates leader pays council  by Paul Campbell

A decade-long saga over rates charges in Mangawhai, following an ill-starred wastewater treatment scheme that overran by many millions of dollars, has finally drawn to a close with ratepayers’ leader, Bruce Rogan paying $115,000 to Kaipara District Council. Mr Rogan and his wife Heather paid the court-ordered costs last week after they may have lost their home under the rating act if they didn’t pay. About 20 people from the town’s ratepayers association held a protest gathering in support of the couple at the KDC Mangawhai office. The money was made up of penalties from once-outstanding rates, now paid, and court costs.

The KDC Mangawhai sewerage scheme almost doubled in cost from $35 million to $63 million in 2006 without ratepayer consultation. Rates were raised to pay for the overrun, and this led to a community rates strike before government legislation intervened. For several years council was replaced by Crown Commissioners, before it was reelected in 2016.

p Ruawai farmer and ACT candidate, Mark Cameron

Mark is 48, and he’s lived and farmed around the Northland region for 30 years. He has a partner, Jodie, and three children. He was selected by ACT last weekend. “I am standing to raise ACT’s party vote in Northland because I feel the rural sector has been let down by successive governments of both major parties,” said Mark. “The last two years have been particularly insulting to the rural

community. Now that we have been given back some respect through the Covid-19 crisis, I’d like to see that respect materialise in a better go for farmers in government policy.” ACT leader and MP for Epsom David Seymour says the party is growing its vote to get people like Mark into parliament this year. “Mark is a critical thinker and family man from the land — no Queen Street farmer. He will bring parliament an authentic rural voice.” 

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p Ruawai-based equine veterinarian Janine Hames is still on the job and taking care of Kaipara’s horses and ponies around the district. Lifestyler caught up with Janine at a lifestyle property shortly after taking care of 10-year-old miniature horse Spirit’s dental needs. Janine says regular dental and hoof care for equines is an essential part of taking care of horses and ponies to maintain good health and wellbeing. Spirit’s owner said the miniature gelding was a lot better after receiving the essential treatment from Janine.

Mayor’s Memo Kia Ora High and dry times continue across Kaipara District, as the worst-in-70-years drought rolls on. River levels are below drought level flows, ponds and dams are dry, and underground aquifers urgently need to be “recharged”, especially those near the coast where there’s a risk of saltwater intrusion. Looking ahead it’s looking unlikely we will get the 1000mm of rainfall that we really need between now and 1 October, so Councils of the north have a new focus on future planning of water use and water storage.

Council Meetings is now a lockdown story of resilience and resourcefulness, but the rules have changed again since then. Thank you to all the members of the public who chose to watch proceedings of any of our meetings during the lockdown period.

Engagement has continued and in some ways has increased for Kaipara District Council during the lockdown period. The draft Feasibility Study for the wharf network on the Kaipara Harbour was out for consultation and more than 120 people and organisations made formal submissions to this document. The As we enter the last week of May it final version incorporates this and will seems very odd to be referring to all be useful for decades to come, a record Kaipara District Council Water Restrictions for consultation of its type at Kaipara. still being at Level 4, a Restricted Fire Our connections remain strong across Season still being in place, and water the Kaipara and we’re making the best carriers still carting water to households of the time here and now. Though some and farms. One local water carrier alone things have changed, it seems our spirit carried 7.5 million litres of water to Kaipara of abundant wellbeing of Kaipara te households between January and April. Oranganui remains strong. We’re not accustomed to problems with Nga mihi nui drought as we approach the middle of the Mayor Jake year – but then, on many fronts 2020 is Dr Jason Smith, Mayor of Kaipara District totally unique. The COVID-19 pandemic is a truly global shock that has already affected each of us and will continue to be a dominant feature of life for the foreseeable future. Health statistics of infection cases for Northland are currently zero, and we all hope it remains so. We’re now freed from lockdown, and at Alert Level 2 Kaipara District Council ceases to have Zoom-type electronic meetings and is returning to good oldfashioned in person Council meetings from the Wednesday 27 May Council Meeting. Our one brief shining moment leading New Zealand Councils to live broadcast

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As I am in the over 70s age group and we were advised not to go out of our bubble I made this an extension of my bubble and worked over there in week four for about 30–35 hours cleaning it up and mowing the grass area. I have placed all the privets, etc that had been previously cut into a pile and put all the weeds in seven large wool bags, which I happily purchased, and naively thought that the council could take it away to the transfer station. However, I have since heard that there is no funding for this to happen! So, I went up to the transfer station on April 30 to see if they would allow it to be dumped free of charge as they are run by KDC if I could get somebody to take it up there. When I told them that it was privet and vines, etc from the roadside opposite my home, she said they couldn’t take privet to go in the green waste as it’s a noxious plant! It would need to go in the truck, and that would incur a cost as that goes to Whangarei, so no, they couldn’t take it at no charge. I happily cleared all this thinking I was assisting KDC in improving the look of the roadside for the beautification of Dargaville, especially as this is an area where a number of tourists park when going on the little trains. Pat Milich

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Roadside berm clean-up Early last year, part of Station Road was resealed, and the berm on the right side of the road was removed and sealed right up to the drain but on a slope, so when a passenger gets out they step into the drain unless the car is parked further out on the road, which is a no-no! Due to this, I put in a request to have several privets removed from across the road to allow cars to park over there. My request was accepted and the privets were cut down, and placed in a pile but never taken away. Naturally, kikuyu and other creeping vines took over, and the privets came back again because the stumps were never treated. Hence, the area that people could have used had got overgrown and really untidy again. Anyway, to cut a long story short when Covid-19 lockdown arrived, and the contractors couldn’t mow the grass and the privet was growing rapidly. I was getting more and more annoyed with the mess. So, in week four, I decided to give it a clean-up and thought it would be nice to plant some new trees over there for shelter (no expense to KDC). Also, three of the trees have got a very noxious vine climbing over them and will gradually kill them ( I have been in contact with Paul from NRC, but that’s another story).

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Established Backpackers Home and Income, operating for some 30 years, comprises a 10 bed dormitory plus four separate cabins, separate lounge, dining and meeting room, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry area.

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SUPPORT US TO SUPPORT THEM GREAT TO SEE OUR CUSTOMERS AGAIN! A BIG THANKYOU for your support. We are pleased to support and sponsor N.W. FOOTBALL CLUB (NW Football need feedback regarding possibility of a local competition for kids if and when it becomes possible. Contact them through their facebook page or speak to a committee member) DARGAVILLE BOWLING CLUB MAMARANUI BOWLING CLUB

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Close shaves and custom cuts  by Andy Bryenton

Andrew and Michelle Togiavalu are part of a three-generation story that combines heritage, haircuts and coming home. The pair have gravitated back to their self-confessed ‘favourite place’ at Pouto after pursuing joint careers in barbering, handing down their successful shop in Whangarei to their family. It’s been an odyssey of upskilling and keeping up with trends during the years, as the barbering game has changed. From being a stalwart of the Kiwi street corner, where the striped red and white pole once meant a ‘man cave’ of sports results, political banter and soapy straight razor shaves, the barbershop has changed with the times, taking in influences from abroad, such as the soulful, community-hub barbershops of the USA. After all, jokes Andrew, barbers have changed their focus before; long ago in the age of sailing ships, barbers were also medical surgeons. Andrew is still the go-to guy for a proper hot shave; a technique, which has made a comeback along with neatly trimmed men’s beards. Michelle is an ace with the clippers and scissors too, taking care of the ladies in what is now a very modern and non-gender exclusive trade. The grace of long-term teamwork showed on a recent visit to their new Dargaville shop, as Michelle gave a lady customer a neat haircut, then stepped aside for Andrew to work his artistry with the precision clippers, forming a floral pattern. These designs, words, fades

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p Master barber Andrew crafts a design with precision clippers as Michelle watches his technique at Blokes and Babes

and custom cuts are now the trademark of the barber’s game, and a speciality that has added to the rise of the old craft’s modern renaissance. With their Whangarei branch in family hands, and the new Dargaville store now open despite the setback caused by six weeks of coronavirus lockdown, this pair of barbers are looking forward

to a ‘seachange’ role, enjoying the pace of life here in the west Kaipara and meeting new friends as well as new customers. The appropriately named Blokes and Babes barbershop is up and running now. The team welcomes you to come and have a part nostalgic, part relaxing, all professional turn in the chair. 

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SUPPORT US TO SUPPORT THEM Support for the things that count  by Andy Bryenton

When it comes down to it, even the amateur philosophers out there must admit that life is all about the memories you take away from it. When we look back to the things that really stick in mind, the good ones are often associated with those clubs, teams, groups and organisations, which exist only to allow us to share good times. That means the sports teams who gave us the chance to emulate our heroes from the All Blacks, Silver Ferns or Black Caps (among others) when we were children. The scouting camps, the training corps dawn parades for Anzac Day, the hikes in the forest and the trips away to visit other towns, hopefully bringing home a trophy. Then, there are opportunities to get onstage at the local theatre, the chance to meet new people and share new hobbies and interests, and groups for mutual support in times of trouble. Not to mention groups of volunteers who save lives crewing our fire trucks, ambulances and surf patrols. What do these groups have in common? The long-term, solid and dependable support of our local businesses. When it’s time for a fundraiser or a barbecue, a raffle or a new uniform, fresh equipment or repairs to the clubrooms, the shops, offices and workshops of our main

streets have been there to help since the very beginning of our Kaipara towns. Even 100 years ago, it was local sponsorship, which helped kick off some of our longenduring sporting teams. Down the years, the contribution by small businesses from ‘around the corner’ has built more community infrastructure than all the multinational corporations and their massive p Local businesses are often too modest to announce just how much they contribute to charities, clubs, societies, profits combined. sports teams and other activities, which make a small That’s why, right now, there’s town a great place to live a third reason to support your local businesses, over and above the playbill or present in the town Christmas fact that we need to boost and stoke parade before you spend your hardup the local economy. Without a strong earned dollars with those who aren’t. base of small, engaged local companies, You could say you get something for free the generosity and goodwill, which make by shopping with them — the gift of a all the difference to a town’s social life stronger community.  would surely suffer. Please consider whose names are painted up around the sports field, featured on the theatre

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SUPPORT US TO SUPPORT THEM Local lessons out of lockdown  by Andy Bryenton

Uncertainty about people’s desire to get out and re-engage with the economy have been allayed by a week of steady shopping, and consumer confidence at level two, the importance of supporting local businesses in our regional towns is not being missed. Aside from the obvious benefits of local employment, local commerce and the support, which small to medium businesses show for community groups, there are other, more personal reasons to patronise the main street. A prime example in Dargaville is 100% McKay’s Electrical, part of the nationwide 100% group and a supplier of appliances, whiteware, electronics and technology for the home. When the world shrunk down to a collection of small personal ‘bubbles’, the team there were able to return at level three, a time when travel between towns and regions was heavily restricted. The situation brought home the importance, to many, about local service, knowledge and availability. Even with the doors open everywhere again, local knowledge is a prized commodity we often overlook. Getting real advice from someone who has a lot of experience in their field can be the difference between a good experience and a terribly bad one. Someone who knows their product well enough to

own the shop is a better person to talk to about important purchases than someone who works part-time after school, or indeed someone motivated by commission to only suggest the most expensive item on the shelf. In the world of technology, this can be a big factor; consider how long you’ve relied on your stove, fridge or washing machine. Moreover, the Covid crisis taught us that parts and products could be shipped from everywhere, even under emergency conditions. Our main street shops really do have the backup and range of the big box boys, in a world made smaller by the internet. On the flip side, many people who had bought things far away had to humbly request that their locals take care of parts and repairs, when the multinationals they’d bought from shut down completely. Of course, televisions, stereos, whiteware and the like are just an example. There are numerous purchases, which benefit from the deeper knowledge you’ll find in a

p The McKay’s team offer the kind of good advice and personal service, which set small-town businesses apart from their ‘faceless’ big corporate competition

dedicated small-town store, and the pride that comes with being ‘the local expert’. After all, for many who toil under

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Medical centre adapts to serve “We are open for business, but we’re practising social distancing, and all patients are assessed by a doctor or nurse for any future appointments, with the intention of doing consults remotely where appropriate,” says the medical team at Dargaville’s busy clinic.

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“For all patients wanting a flu injection — no appointment is necessary. Please understand that if we are busy, then you may be asked to wait in your car until it is your turn to come in.” “The team at Dargaville Medical Centre thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this pandemic,” says manager Judy Harris on behalf of the doctors and nurses working hard to protect the community. “We understand that the way we have been working is not the norm and can at times be confusing, but please understand that the wellbeing of our patients and staff are our main priority. Your patience and understanding during this time are much appreciated.”

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Some things will be done a little differently to keep everyone safe. A good example is how the medical team will help those with respiratory symptoms; if you’re coming to the doctor with symptoms such as a recent onset of cough, fever, runny nose, or sore throat, you will be asked to wait in the car while specific arrangements are made to see you. “Please make sure you have your cell phone with you, so you can ring Dargaville Medical Centre from the car park, after calling from home to tell us you’re on the way. If you do not have a cell phone please put on a mask and come to the front desk, they will take your name and registration number and arrange for a nurse to triage you in your car.” There will also be systems in place to make best use of the emergency appointment service. If you think you need to be seen on the day — please ring the medical centre first. You will be called back by a doctor or nurse and either given an appointment or advised to present to the emergency service. It provides an opportunity to get blood tests or other things done before seeing the doctor. Weekend and holiday clinics are now reserved for emergencies only. A reminder, if the emergency is extreme (such as major injuries), do not hesitate to call an ambulance on 111.

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During level 2, starting on Thursday 14th May, Dr. Moss will be conducting clinics for face-to face consults. She will still be doing teleconsults if appropriate or if you wish, particularly if she feels that certain test may be required before your clinic visit. Most insurance companies have been covering telehealth consults during level 3 and 4. Doing it in two steps might incur an extra charge for a short follow up visit in addition to the procedure you come back for but it also means that we can work out if there are any investigations that would be worthwhile getting done before you come for that. If you want an appointment for either a clinic visit or a teleconsult please phone the clinic number Once you have made an appointment, we will email you with information and instructions regarding how we will conduct the clinics to keep you and our staff safe.

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Diesel, dirt and dedication by Andy Bryenton

The showroom is filling up with new tools, off-road adventure equipment, tractor parts, batteries and drums of oil. Out back in the workshop, vans and trucks branded with a big orange and black logo are being prepped to roll out. In the next service bay, a ‘secret project’ 4x4 is taking shape, all freshly welded four-inch exhaust and induction piping and custom bars. It is the new home of Garton Mechanical Services, open for business this week in central Dargaville. The company has come a long way since owner Kyle sold his custom-built BMW race car to fund an on-site diesel maintenance truck. Swapping a helmet and driving gloves for overalls and gumboots to, in his own words, offer better value for money to local farmers. Seeing that there was a gap in the market for a straighttalking, reasonably priced technical team taking on all kinds of agricultural machinery repairs and maintenance, he soon developed a following, and then a team to assist him. One mobile work platform became two, and now, 12 years later, GMS has taken over what was once the Randells building, following Can-Am’s move to Normanby Street. With a top team assembled, including four apprentices, coming up in

the diesel trade, the firm can boast more than a half-century of experience between them. That means a lot of expertise, delivering one of the core components of Kyle’s strategy — good advice. “I wanted to establish a company that gave farmers a fair deal, and where they could get a reasonable price as well as advice on simple things that can save money and time. We’re happy to drive out to help our customers in any conditions, but we can help with prevention as well as cures. Arm a person with the knowledge to do the small stuff, and if they do encounter a big problem, they will know who to trust and who to turn to.” It’s a good philosophy to build a solid customer base. It’s seen the expansion of the firm up to the point where a big central workshop and showroom wasn’t just a convenience for clients — it was a necessity. It also enabled Kyle to re-engage with his passion for horsepower, this time in the form of 4x4 off-roading. Soon the covers will come off a project that will

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FA R M I N G

A dog’s tail …

A bit different ina pub? “My goodness, Dog, things ain’t the same at all these daze.” Gidday readas, that was Boss an’ we just got back frum town ona farm ute. Boss stopped off atta pub, but he didint stop very long like normilly he duz. He came out lookin’ a bit puzzild, an wen we got back ter the proppity, he tole his gerlfrend Sharlene that maybe he wood give tha pub a miss for a wile. Well, Sharlene looked a bit puzzild, and Boss sed that things just wernt the same. “Ya see, deah,” he sed. “We ya atta pub, ya gotta lean ona bar, or a bar leaner tabil, ‘an have a yarn wiv yer mates. Have a few pints, tell a few jokes. Well, I went ina pub an’ before I cood even order a pint, I hada sign me name an phone numba. “Then I had sit down atta table away from me mate I was meetin — they sed it was socshil distincing. So we hada yell at each other, cos

other peeple were yellin’ too. “Nah. Not fer me. An sum lady atta nek table was moaning that her drink price had gone up to.” Well readas, Sharlene lookt at me wiv a big grin. “Yes deah,” she sed. ”Well wile you was atta pub, that Soimin Bridges got trolled, an we gotta new leader offa Nashnil Party. That bloke Muller what was lookin’ after farming. S o maybe we gonna get sum support.” Boss sed that was good news too. “Well, after all the billyins of munny that Pry Minista Juicynda has bin spendin, we gonna have a blimmin tuff time ina finashil future, and our best bet gonna be producing plinty of food fer the werld. Beef an’ lamb an’ milk, an kumras, an’ spuds an that. Werld gonna be hungree

so best we have sumone ina govmint that nose how ter market the farm sector eh?” Well, Sharlene sed she agreed and startid gettin’ sum tee ready. Boss an’ I hada look ata news ona TV to see more about that Muller bloke. But then I got the shok of me life!! There ona TV was a bluddy yeller dog chasin sheeps. But wen I looked close, IT DIDINT HAVA HED. I looked at Boss. “S’OK Dog,” he sed. “Seems its wot they call a robot. A machine looks lika blimmin dog. They havin’ a bitta fund trying ta chase sheeps wiv it.” Well, tell yer wot readas, a bit of fun? Nahhh. Sortin’ out sheep is serryiss stuff. Takes years of breedin, an’ eye come from a grate grate grandaddy Borda Colly. Nothin’ funny about that! Then Sharlene came in wiv a whine ana bear for Boss, an evein a leff over pikelit from smoko. “There ya go Billy. Don’t you wurry. Yer irreplacible.” Good ter here that, eh readas. See ya — Billy

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ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

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THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR Ameet Maharaj Phone: 022 172 3327 maharaj.ameet@gmail.com Fridge/Freezers, Dishwashers, Dryers, Cooktops, Ovens, Washing Machines.

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Kaipara Service Directory ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS WRIGHT DESIGN

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 2 June 2020 edition is Friday 29 May 2020

For Sale

Pet Supplies

Trades & Services

Tree Services

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

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.

DECKS, FENCES, all small building jobs undertaken, Baylys Beach based. Phone Ross for a free quote, NorWest Building & Maintenance, 027 412 0840.

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

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: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.

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

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk or small lots $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458. DRY DRY DRY Hotmix Firewood. Mixed seasoned shed stored gum. Free delivery, Dargaville & surrounds. Contactless delivery/unloading. $110 per cube or $350 full tandem trailer. Ph 021 030 3103 or email: thetastytutatua@gmail.com SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara - car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Property Maintenance 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.

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TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m3 onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

Nurseries & Plants 2,000 TREES, shrubs, ground cover, plus lots more ready now! Got2go plants. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. 10am-4pm Tuesday to Saturday. 027 488 3400 or 09 439 5556.

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 2 June 2020 edition is Friday 29 May 2020

Work Wanted

Public Notices

In Memoriam

CASUAL RELIEF driver, Class 5 contract driver available. Road ranger experience, tip truck and trailer. Phone Eric Aitchison 027 370 6899. Waitupu Investments Ltd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Our weekly meetings in the Dargaville Area have been disrupted due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Anyone reaching out for help with a drinking problem, please phone Murray - 09 439 5248, Wayne - 09 439 6561, Bernie - 027 212 2148.

APPLETON SNOW passed away 24th May 2007. Always remembered by his family.

LOVE REMEMBERS my holy Sabbath, Romans 3:31, Matthew 5:17-19. 1 John: 2: 3-5.

APPLETON, SNOW. Pa, thinking of you & missing you, especially your wisdom, Lots of love Julie, Ian, Paul, Chris & Nathan.

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

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

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BOWLING CLUB

Sunday 21st June 2020 at 11am.

Public notice

of application for on-licence, BYO on-license or conveyance-license (Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA For Lease

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APPLETON, SNOW It’s been 13 years since you left us. Still missing you, especially our chats. Love Joy & Laurie.

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Death Notices HAYES, OLIVE HOPE

Passed away peacefully on 19th May 2020 at Kauri Coast Resthome. Missed and loved forever but finally joining her much loved Walter Earl (Wally). Remembered fondly by her 5 children and their partners, 14 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and two sisters and their families. Loved by so many. A private funeral has been held. All communication to L.Blackwell, 2081 Mititai, RD 10 Dargaville 0370. In lieu of flowers, donations made to www.childcancer.org.nz would be appreciated.

Notice of Annual General Meeting.

All members welcome

WAYNE & ANNETTE

Bennetts of Mangawhai Ltd of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 52 Moir Street, Mangawhai known as Bennetts of Mangawhai. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Daytime cafe. The days on which and the 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 Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 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 15 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 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 only publication of this notice.

KAIKOHE SALE

Special Entry Wednesday 27th May In conjunction with Main Sale Due to Farm Lease expiring On Account Client 150 x Shorthorn Beef Cows VIC Shorthorn Bull 100 x Shorthorn Wnr Heifers Contact:

DARGAVILLE SALE Special Entries Thursday 28th May 2020

A/c W & NE Andrew (Annual Draft) 50 x 20mth W/F Steers TQ A/c GO & J Fox (Annual Draft) 55 x Aut Born Limox & W/F 1yr Hfrs A/c Te Wharau Topu 40 x Ang/Hfrdx Wnr Steers & Bulls A/c Clients 80 x W/F & Angx Wnr Steers 100 x W/F & Angx Wnr Heifers Contact

Public notice

Michael Younger 027 439 4023

of application for renewal of off-licence (Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Andrew Simpson 027 449 1228

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery Supermarket Store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 8pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee Offices at Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

Passed away on the 20th May 2020. After a long fought battle with ill health. Dearly loved brother & brother-in-law of Ross and Edith Loved uncle of Gavin & Serena, Katie & Jordan, Linda & Andrew, Renae & Ben.

Fondest memories. Till we meet again.

Neil Miller 027 497 3492

Haydn Evans 021 985 863

Amiri Limited of Ruawai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 15 Freyberg Road, Ruawai, 0530 known as Ruawai Four Square.

MURDOCH, Rex Douglas

DRIVE TO THE

CONDITIONS THIS WINTER

Mr Rex Murdoch Aged 80 years, Died 21/05/2020, Ex Fire Chief and Life Member of Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade. Served 41 Years and was chief from 1974-1998 (24yrs), president of both Northland Sub Association and Auckland Provincial. A sad loss for our Brigade and we would like all his family to know we are thinking of them at this difficult time.

DARGAVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE

MURDOCH, Rex Douglas

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 20th May 2020 surrounded by his loving family in his 81st year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jill for 59 years. Adored Dad of Denise and Brian Croskery, Kerry and Paddy Erceg, and Carla and Mike O’keeffe. Loved grandad ‘G’ of Eilish, and Caolan, Alana, and James, Jayden, and Ashlee, Laura, and Luke. Rex’s service is available to view at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz. A memorial service for Rex will be held in Dargaville at a later date.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 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 first publication of this notice.

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