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 Squalls of rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of the crowds who turned out before dawn to pay their respects on Anzac Day. Throughout the day, ceremonies and services honoured the sacrifice and bravery of New Zealand’s servicemen and women, with citizens young and old coming to show their support. Veterans, police officers, fire brigade volunteers, and people from all walks of life came together to fulfil the obligation of remembrance set down in the ode, For The Fallen, by poet Lawrence Binyon. ‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.’ continued on page 7 …

Water decision ‘insult’ says mayor  by Paul Campbell

Confirmation of the controversial Three Waters plan as it applies to Kaipara is “an insult to democracy,” says Mayor Jason Smith, after government ministers announced they had accepted “the vast majority of the Three Waters Working Group recommendations on representation, governance and accountability.”

Local history lives on Stories of rebellion and redemption in early Kaipara have been gathered together in a series of audio interviews on local history …

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 Keen-eyed readers may have spotted an error in our coverage of a new biosecurity app being rolled out by the government’s border security agency. The article quoted biosecurity deputy director-general, Stuart Anderson. He was photographed, but mislabelled as local civic councillor Karen Joyce-Paki, who was quoted elsewhere on her advocacy for lower rates for Kaipara citizens.

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 Ruawai College Prefects Pita Pua, Piper Sterling, Baylin Connett and Tahlia Johnson represented the school at local Ruawai and Matakohe Anzac Day parades last long weekend, taking part in a tradition that has endured for more than a century. The students honoured those who served as citizens from across the district gathered at memorials to pay their respects.

Joint council hub blessed  by Andy Bryenton

The new headquarters for the Northland Regional Council and Kaipara District Council in Dargaville has been officially blessed and opened, with stakeholders calling it a milestone in local governance and service delivery. Dignitaries attending included Kaipara mayor Dr Jason Smith, Nor thland Regional Council chair Penny Smart, parliamentarians WillowJean Prime and Kelvin Davis, former minister Phil Heatley, the chief executives of the KDC and NRC and council members, accompanied by  Mayor Jason Smith and NRC chair Penny Smart were among dignitaries attending the blessing and opening of the new representatives of the major combined local government service centre in Dargaville iwi authorities of Kaipara. “This is an extraordinary sharing of Northland Regional Council chief opportunity and kaupapa,” said Mayor executive Malcolm Nicolson confirmed Smith. “Both councils together, saying ‘we that not one dollar of ratepayers’ money are here to serve the people’. Making local was used in the build. The entire project government transparent is what this is all was funded by dividends from the NRC’s about. A pair of cousin councils working investment portfolio. Additionally, ongoing closely to deliver better services to the costs for the building will be kept low citizens of Kaipara.” thanks to several eco-friendly innovations, Respected kaumātua Rex Nathan including the capacity for the structure to presided over the blessing as a group of generate 40% of its own electricity. senior council staff and the leaders of The NRC will co-share the space with the design and build team surveyed the KDC staff in a flexible space-collaboration Hokianga Road landmark. Karakia and arrangement. It is anticipated that other dedication, and many thanks to those who Crown entities, iwi authorities and have made the build possible, were all environmental organisations may also completed before dawn, requiring a chilly take up the offer of being accommodated 4.30am start. in the new premises. 

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We are still months away from the annual Pink Ribbon Appeal for the Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand, but plans are afoot to show some support in Dargaville for Mother’s Day. A pink ribbon themed day has been organised by the Good Life Store in Dargaville’s Victoria Street, with proceeds going to the cause. Sweet treats and cafe-style drinks will be on offer for patrons, who can book in small groups to take part in the fundraiser. “It’s a very good cause, and it’s something fun to do with mum for mothers day,” says store co-owner Drew Wardle. “We wanted to do something  The Good Life team is fighting the good fight with support for the Pink Ribbon Appeal to fund breast cancer research different and help support the and education pink ribbon appeal, and this is a great way to do it.” “Breast cancer is the most common While the annual street appeal in cancer for women in Aotearoa, 2021 raised a large amount of funds accounting for more than 650 deaths for the BCFNZ, their work is ongoing every year,” says BCFNZ chief executive year-round. Only a tiny proportion of Ah-Leen Rayner. “The sooner it’s detected, the more the funds they raise through events like this one goes toward further marketing treatable breast cancer is, making it and administration. Three-quarters is highly survivable. So please, don’t put earmarked for vital anti-cancer research, off having your mammogram because education programmes, and support it could save your life.” To get involved with the Good Life for families battling breast cancer. A big part of this advocacy involves making pink ribbon event this Thursday, please mammograms available and accessible contact 09 439 7654 and book your for women. group any time during the day. 

• Equal representation of mana whenua and councils on Regional Representative Groups confirmed • A new model to save ratepayers thousands of dollars a year and deliver better water quality and safety The water plan has drawn fire from many quarters. ”I’m disappointed but not surprised the government has accepted most of the recommendations of the working group on which I was a member,” said Dr Smith. “This model of reforms for stormwater, drinking water and wastewater reaches beyond those pipes and will now absorb all Kaipara District Council’s drainage districts, including Raupo/Ruawai, which will mean local decision-making for these places will be lost from us. “A different model as proposed by C4LD (Communities for Local Democracy) also exists and would keep the local in local government. Overall, I regard the proposed government reforms as an insult to democracy.” The plan has been slammed by National and ACT, with both parties saying they do not support the Three Waters plan and will continue to oppose it. Grant Robertson said: “At the heart of councils’ concerns have been the issues of ownership and voice. By accepting the majority of the recommendations made by the independent Working Group on Representation, including a shareholding

 Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta will press on with controversial Three Waters legislation despite growing opposition

plan, we have listened to these concerns and modified our proposals accordingly.” Nanaia Mahuta said: “The working group was tasked with addressing the issues of most concern to the sector and cabinet has agreed to the majority of their recommendations that ensure councils, iwi and communities have a strong voice in the new entities. “That’s why the government has extensively engaged with local government, iwi and hapū, the water industry for more than four years to understand the case for change and assess the best option for reform. “We are now at a point where the case for change is well made, and the policy has been robustly tested and improved. We have listened to concerns, and now it is time to move forward with these reforms,” Nanaia Mahuta said. The government’s plans are that the Three Waters service will be provided by four publicly owned entities from July 2024. 

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Unanimous vote for new library plan  by Andy Bryenton

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Dargaville’s volunteer firefighters attended 28 call-outs through until April 24, averaging one call-out a day.

 by Andy Bryenton

The vast majority of these were for vegetation fires. There were 14 necessitating a call-out of fire appliances and firefighters. It reflects the start of the open fire season and autumn burnoffs and highlights the necessity for people to plan ahead when using fire as a land management tool. There were three callouts to small rubbish fires that had also broken out of control. There were six major traffic accidents that required the fire brigade’s assistance during April. Cold, wet, darker days  Fire brigade volunteers demonstrate rescue technology, peeling open a simulated car ‘wreck’ at a demonstration event mean it’s time to look at require this regularly to keep your policy your vehicle’s safety to avoid danger. There were two call-outs for suspicious up to date, and it’s always best to clear smoke and a further two when out birds’ nests, soot and twigs before firefighters assisted ambulance service lighting up. A fireplace WOF means that colleagues in medical emergencies. you can warm your home with peace During April, volunteers also responded of mind. The Dargaville volunteer firefighters are to two house fires, which brings up a still keen to welcome new recruits, and pertinent seasonal reminder. As the season for lighting fires for training is underway every week. Come warmth and water heating draws near, and join a supportive team of locals it’s a good idea to check the batteries who are helping the community in a very in your smoke alarms and arrange for a important role — we would appreciate your thorough professional chimney sweep help. More information is available via Jeff and fireplace WOF. Most insurance firms Cleary on 021 205 9864. 

The Anzac Theatre, Te Puna Kokiri and Creative Northland have joined forces to create an event to celebrate Matariki, a film festival spanning Northland but centred on Dargaville’s community cinema. “This is a great way to celebrate Matariki here in Te Tai Tokerau and for people to explore their creativity and what Matariki means to them,” says Hinurewa te Hau from Creative Northland. “We are absolutely stoked with the number of organisations that want to help, as sponsors or to support people wanting to enter. People from the film industry  Mayor Jason Smith and Councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins have also stepped forward.” presented Harley Alexander with 2019’s film competition There are four categories in open prize; now the contest returns with a Matariki theme the film contest, culminating in a screening and awards show on their stories and information to guide Matariki weekend. Entry is free and open entrants will be posted online. to anyone who wants to see their story on “There is nothing to stop anyone the big screen. having a go at making a short film. The judges are looking for creative films After all, movies are now being shot on with a Matariki theme, between five and cell phones,” says Graeme Ramsey of seven minutes long. Categories are young the community trust that operates the people up to 12 years, rangatahi ages 13 Anzac Theatre. to 18, and an open section. There is also Those who wish to enter can contact a special prize for the use of te reo Māori Hinurewa te Hau of Creative Northland within a short film. on 027 422 3739 or Graeme Ramsey To help workshops are being planned from the Dargaville Community Cinema to help people develop their skills and Trust on 021 829 596. 

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 A guard of honour bore the flags representing New Zealand’s armed services, as darkness gave way to dawn as a backdrop to the service

 Locals lined the path toward Dargaville’s memorial flagpole, braving showers of rain to show their support for veterans past and present, and joining in the New Zealand and Australian national anthems

 Dignitaries, including Kaipara mayor Jason Smith laid wreaths, and impassioned oratory and hymns were joined by the national anthems of New Zealand and Australia

 A lone horseman at Matakohe’s Anzac service evoked the image of those who served in the first and second world wars from horseback; animal allies paid a high cost for victory alongside the fighting men and women

 Matakohe was the site of Anzac commemorations after dawn had risen; the small town in the Kaipara heartland is home to a historic monument honouring the fallen

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Kaihū Country Music Club is reconvening this May in anticipation of a good turnout of patrons after almost a year of silence.

Stories of rebellion and redemption in early Kaipara have been gathered together in a series of audio interviews on local history by Matakohe resident Luciana Orr.

The club is starting again as part of the Kaihū and musical community after the relaxing of Covid restrictions. “The club has been going for 20 years. We need to recover by starting again and are hoping for our usual turnout. If we get 20 people, we would be happy,” says secretary-treasurer May Pivac-Bennett.  May and Don Bennett are reviving the Kaihū Country Music Club this May

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Luciana has a qualification in audio engineering and a strong interest in culture and heritage preservation. “I have set out to capture the essence of early life on the Kaipara,” she says. “What happened to the promising boxer who ventured into Tapu Bush? Where are the lost babies of Paparoa buried, and why? Forgotten Tales of the Kaipara, is an intriguing  Recording local history — Luciana Orr compilation that shares the social history of a region told by five Stella Clyde of Paparoa tells of her longstanding Kaipara locals. father’s contribution to early radio on the “As people pass, so do their Kaipara, and Matakohe-born Joy Bonham memories, their first-hand experiences. recalls toheroa expeditions. Kerry These stories and reflections are both Bonham remembers a rebellion in Ararua interesting and important. I wanted to that reached the ears of the world. Pete make them accessible and to create Panhuis at The Kauri Museum recounts a record of time, people and place,” tales of early days in Matakohe, Paparoa said Luciana. and Ruawai. Ngāti Whātua kaumātua, Ben Hita, The project was created with the shares stories from his youth at Poutō: support of Creative Communities funding. “Our job at night was to catch the eels, CDs are being gifted to libraries in the and the old people would come in and Kaipara region, and publicly funded split them all. They were huge, big organisations in the Kaipara, like schools, horns on their heads. We were told not can request the free MP3 version. Email info@illustrator-luciana-orr.com.  to handle them.”

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These days families can be complex, meaning previous relationships, children, multiple properties or family trusts all need to be considered when making your will. If not, you may leave your will wide open to being challenged — a stressful process for all involved. Having no will can create a costly and stressful process for those trying to deal with your estate. It’s not quite as simple as just filling in a form either, despite the promises of DIY will kits. Unfortunately, a perceived saving setting up your will on the cheap today often results in greatly increased executor or administration fees down the track — eating up the estate. What goes in your will Your will takes into account your personal situation, any debts, property, assets and what should be done with them, and instructions for administering your estate. It’s also useful to consider non-financial matters, such as who will look after your children and pets, what happens to your treasured personal effects, and your funeral arrangements. It is your chance to expressly state your wishes, although there are laws your will needs to comply with, or it can be challenged.

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The Last Thing You Want To Talk About

Care at the end of life  by Andy Bryenton

How we leave this life is often not up to our choosing, but it’s comforting to know that for many hundreds of Kiwis faced with a difficult final chapter to their lives, Hospice care provides peace, comfort and support. As society opens up to having the often difficult conversation about death and dying, the role of Hospice in providing compassionate care for the terminally ill is now more openly acknowledged. Certainly, those who work tirelessly to provide palliative care and support for their families and friends deserve recognition, from the volunteers at local hospice second-hand shops raising funds through to the medical staff and support workers on the front lines. The origins of Hospice care stretch back to the middle ages, with the Knights of Malta, an order of warrior monks who dedicated themselves to protecting pilgrims on the road to biblical sites of religious importance. Early in their campaign, they discovered that bandits and warfare were less of an issue than sickness and injury when people attempted long journeys in those primitive times. The preceptor of the order established the first great hospital in 1065. Here, medical wisdom from the east and from the world of Islam was blended with traditional European healing

inexplicable. Hospice NZ believes that a frank conversation about end of life care is very much needed in society, and has resources online for those who wish to know more. Visit hospice.org.nz/we-needto-talk-about-dying, and remember to show your support for this vital service during their forthcoming awareness week in May. 

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lore. For the first time, a place was made to provide comfort to those who were not likely to recover. In New Zealand, Hospice care became formalised under Hospice New Zealand in 1986, with a generous donation from the Cancer Society helping pave the way. Today, Hospice NZ helps nearly 20,000 people each year, including those with a terminal diagnosis and their families. More than half of this number were patients who died in hospice care, afforded the peace and freedom from pain that this

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Burial, mourning and remembrance are so deep a part of the human psyche that they may predate what scientists define as modern humanity. “Humans use symbols to communicate and convey these abstract thoughts and ideas,” says anthropologist Paige Madison. “Art and jewellery, for example, communicate concepts about beliefs, values, and social status. Mortuary rituals, too, have been put forward as a key example of symbolic thought, with the idea that deliberate treatment of the dead represents a whole web of ideas. Mourning the dead involves remembering the past and imagining a future in which we too will die.” The discovery of bones carefully interred in a South African cave made experts who study human thought question just how deep a belief in the sanctity of death runs in our ancestry. It is because the cache of bones belonged not to a modern human, but to one of our primitive ancestors, Homo naledi, a now-disappeared link to a pre-human past. These proto-humans evidently were aware of their own mortality and had religious or spiritual beliefs.

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Commanding position, exceptional views

The property's elevation optimises the breath-taking panoramic views out over the Northern Wairoa river and rural countryside. It would be hard to find a more magical spot than this 28-hectare property (subject to boundary adjustment), offering elevated views, two very tidy dwellings together with ample shedding. The main home presents five spacious bedrooms, with an exceptionally large master bedroom complete with en-suite sink/vanity and walk in wardrobe. The second home is a quaint three-bedroom villa that is surrounded by fruit trees and gardens and set away from the main home with great BnB or rental potential. The sheds below have capacity to house/rear about 250 calves with 10 paddocks to support this. This block is the perfect size to enjoy all the benefits of a fresh clean country environment yet still within proximity to Whangarei or Dargaville.

Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 2pm, Thu 19 May 2022 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View by appointment Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/1020750

NEW LISTING

Dargaville 174 Arapohue Road

Exceptional country living

This simply outstanding property is now on the market for the first time in 30 years.

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 8 Jun 2022 84 Walton Street, Whangarei View by appointment Todd Skudder 027 439 1235 todd.skudder@bayleys.co.nz

This property contains 45 hectares of quality grazing land, centrally raced makes farming here an absolute pleasure. Well fenced into 15 paddocks that are currently home to 50 well-grown steers. The homestead is well-positioned some 400mtrs from the road overlooking the farm with kumara land on the Turiwiri flats your backdrop. The home has three large bedrooms, an office, mezzanine floor, and a double garage. All the work is done, it’s now time to relax and enjoy this stunning property on the edge of town.

bayleys.co.nz/1020755

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MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

May 3 2022 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

NEW LISTING

DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Country Living and Privacy • • • • • • •

12 hectares (subject to council approval) Three bedroom home with rumpus room Outside sleepout Double garaging Calf sheds, workshop, Rural and river views Cattle yards

Come and enjoy this rural lifestyle block with privacy and buildings for calf rearing, it has the river boundary, which is very tranquil, scattered native bush surrounds, split into paddocks and some river flats, don't miss out on this lovely country property.

NEW LISTING

DEADLINE SALE

Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 2.00pm, Monday 30 May

Megan Browning M 027 668 8468 E mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz

DARGAVILLE SURROUNDS Here's the One • • • • •

15 hectares (awaiting title) Four bedroom family home Rumpus/family room, office Covered decking area and patio Woolshed and three bay implement shed

If you have been waiting for a property to come onto the market near the Kai Iwi Lakes then this is it - with large family home, old tennis courts, orchard, four car garaging and big grounds for the kids. The woolshed and three bay implement shed add the extra bonus for any animals that you might be looking at having. Large cattle yard and old sheep pens are by the woolshed.

pggwre.co.nz/DAG36004

pggwre.co.nz/DAG36001

DARGAVILLE

Build Your Lifestyle Dream A special piece of paradise located smack bang on the edge of town. With a footprint of over nine hectares (more or less) it is the perfect lifestyle block, big enough with plenty of space to create your ideal lifestyle yet small enough for easy maintenance and sustainable living. This property has great contour which consists of flat to rolling and is ripe and ready for you to make your mark. The property offers great elevated areas to build your dream home, with rural views and views of the Dargaville township and the Northern Wairoa River, with the rest of the land utilised for grazing.

pggwre.co.nz/DAG35671 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

PRICE ON APPLICATION

Plus GST (if any)

Ron Grbin M 027 471 6388 E rgrbin@pggwrightson.co.nz Barry Banicevich M 021 999 591 E bbanicevich@pggwrightson.co.nz

Cropping Block 2 Options of Purchase Great property that is set up and ready to grow, my vendors have put a lot of work into this property with infrastructure and drainage. Option One: 31 hectare bare block,central race leads to 10 paddocks, good storage pond for water, town water available, paddocks have laser drainage. Option Two: 9.61 hectares, this block consists of a great accommodation area for staff - can sleep 12, large kumara sheds, implement sheds, wool shed and semi covered cattle/sheep yards, paddocks also have laser drainage, there is a building site on this block that has power and town water to it.

DEADLINE SALE

Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 2.00pm, Tuesday 31 May

Megan Browning M 027 668 8468 E mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz

PRICE ON APPLICATION

Plus GST (if any)

Ron Grbin M 027 471 6388 E rgrbin@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/DAG35763 Helping grow the country

WHAT’S ON? For outside of Dargaville events email info@thelifestyler.co.nz

May

Club/Organisation

Northland Business Excellence Coaching Breakfast — 4th May 8am–9.30am. Thinking of entering the Northland Business Excellence Awards 2022, register your interest, contact Fiona Cox at support@northchamber.co.nz and join in the coaching breakfast. Awards Entries Open on Tuesday 26th April and Close on Friday 29th July. Youth Week Waka Ama at Kai Iwi Lakes — 8th May, times tbc. Free Workshop on Does Marketing and Promotion Scare the “#@%$” Out of You? — 9th May 10am– 1pm with Andy Sondalini. DDMM Workshop Series are being held at the Dargaville Club, 57 Victoria Street — Bookings Essential to lorrained@dcdb.nz or phone 09 439 0464. Youth Week at the ANZAC Theatre — 10th May times tbc. Youth Week Rangatahi Fun Day at Selwyn Park — 14th April 11am–4pm. Open to the community — there will be music, sport/games, art/weaving and kai!! All free of charge. Kaipara Cycling Inc Quiz Night — 14th May 7pm start at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club. A fun night, good prizes, funds raised go towards new bike park under construction. Entries teams of six to Anna 021 160 7518. Working Bee at Mt Wesley Cemetery — 15th May 2–4pm — wear suitable footwear, bring refreshments, garden gloves and a friend. Contact Sue on 021 608 606 for more information.

June Sunday Drum Sessions — 5th June 4.30pm–5.30pm at Baylys Beach Community Centre. $10 per person, drums for hire at $5 each. Numbers limited. Bookings Essential. Enquiries or bookings to Josie 021 0223 8621 or josie.scott@xtra.co.nz. Dargaville Tourism Network Shared Lunch — 9th June 12.30pm–2pm for businesses with a visitor focus. Held at the SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, Victoria Street.

Markets Monthly Market — 7th May 9am–noon, at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall). Dargaville Twilight Market — 27th May 5pm–8pm at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547. Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 021 153 5674. Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444. Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 09 439 1628 for further info. Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Thursday 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439. Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm. Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656. Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — Meets 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Old Post Office at 7.30pm. For more information, phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654. Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413. Dargaville Friendship Club — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Phyllis 09 439 6681. Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm–9pm. Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays after school — 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505. Dargaville Menz Shed — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to 12noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Vaccine Pass Required. Dargaville Museum — open 9am to 5pm (Labour Day to Easter) 9am to 4pm (Easter to Labour Day) every day except Christmas Day and Anzac Day morning for more info phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Acoustic Music

BLACKBOARD CONCERT

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER May 3 2022 FOR EVENT LISTINGS

FOR SPORT LISTINGS

FOR CLUB/ORGANISATION LISTINGS

EMAIL info@dcdb.nz

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EMAIL dargaville@cab.org.nz

Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889. Dargaville Women’s Club — Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month 10am at the Tea Kiosk in Memorial Park. Phone Phyllis 09 439 6681. Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training. Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Wednesdays 5.30–7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow St through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513. Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum 2nd & 4th Sunday of each months 12.30–2pm Phone Sue 021 608 606. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155. NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344.

SeniorNet Dargaville — Drop-in every Tuesday 10am–2pm (except school holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Rd. Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details. Vaccine Passport required. Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am– 4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) 43 Tirarau St. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

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TIDE CHART POUTO POINT

Kellys Bay

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May 3 2022 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

PUZZLE TIME

Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Person or thing that enjoys a short period of great popularity (7,2,3,5) 10 Ceremonial trumpet flourishes (8) 15 Day nursery (6) 16 Putting forward (10) 17 Collections of records (8) 19 Use up (7) 21 Deep ravine (5) 22 Became like stone (9) 25 Be indecisive, waver (9) 27 School (7) 29 Yarn (6) 33 Scottish landowner (5) 34 Lozenge (8) 36 Incredulity (10) 39 Fire residue (3) 41 Speak quietly (7) 42 Airless space (6) 43 Sour-tasting (6) 44 Profit (4) 45 Migratory bird (7) 48 Comprehensive or far-reaching scheme for action (6,4) 53 Long formal letter (7) 57 Behind time (4) 58 South African flowering shrub (6) 59 Pair (6) 60 Enlist (7) 62 Friend (3) 64 Freed from blame or obligation (3,3,4) 65 Disconnect (8)

66 Frighten from doing (5) 69 Safe (6) 70 Arrow (7) 71 Stubborn (9) 76 Very roomy (9) 77 Sudden fancies (5) 78 Tumescent (7) 83 Cause to begin (8) 84 Strange (10) 85 Court game (6) 86 Aggressively enterprising person (2-6) 87 Return to the beginning of something and start again (2,4,2,6,3) DOWN 2 Bigger (6) 3 Outspoken (5) 4 Application (3) 5 Hops-drying kiln (4) 6 Harbour vessel (7) 7 Come out into view (6) 8 Pledge (4) 9 Inclination (8) 11 Unanchored (6) 12 Temperature scale (10) 13 Enthuse wildly (4) 14 Dangle (7) 18 Safekeeping (10) 20 Dilute (4) 23 Sparkle (5) 24 The saint (anag)(8) 26 Spraycan (7) 28 Wishful thinker (7) 30 Kidney-shaped nut (6) 31 Display ostentatiously (6)

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Sudoku

Previous crossword solution

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Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines.

Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501

Local Tree Services

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OPTOMETRISTS THURSDAYS 10.30AM — 4.00PM Phone 09 438 3509 Shop 4 | Edwin Arcade 86 Victoria Street, Dargaville

TK DIGGERS 027 432 0588

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Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri 158a Victoria Street Dargaville

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OMAMARI LOGGING Fire wood: gum/macrocarpa/pine, delivery available.

Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz

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May 3 2022

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CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE

BUNK BEDS, wooden, singles, ladders, mattresses. Tidy condition $210. Phone John 027 525 8189. CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine — Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415. GLASS DINING table + 6 chairs. 160cm long x 90cm wide. If interested phone 09 431 9077 or 021 176 6906. LOOK BLUE 3pc Lounge Suite, 1 x 3 seater and 2 recliners. Ruawai. $200 ONO. Phone 09 439 2479. NISSAN BLUEBIRD sss $2,000 ONO. Ph 09 439 1765. 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.

GARAGE SALE WOMEN’S FASHION (incl Witchery) sizes 8–14. Bromileads, Liriopes, etc, $8 at Dargaville Saturday Market opposite town hall 7th May 8am–12pm.

Monthly Market Saturday 7th May Community Hall Hokianga Road Dargaville, opposite the Anzac Theatre. 8am till noon, Something for everyone.

09 439 7243 FIREWOOD FOR SALE FIREWOOD — get it in early, dry hot mix $100/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.

PHONE 09 439 6933

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

GRAZING AVAILABLE

SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

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

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

5th May – 11th May

★ First screening

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022

FRI 06/05

THE BATMAN (M) 2.00PM

THE DUKE (M) 5.30PM

EVERYTHING, EVERWHERE, ALL AT ONCE

SAT 07/05

THE BAD GUYS (PG) 1.00PM

EVERYTHING, EVERWHERE, ALL AT ONCE

DOCTOR STRANGE MULTIVERSE

THE DUKE (M) 3.15PM

MOTHERS DAY HIGH TEA DOWNTOWN ABBEY 2 2.00PM (PG) 3.00PM

(R13) 5.15PM

★

(M) 8.00PM

(R13) 7.30PM (M) 8.00PM

DOCTOR STRANGE MULTIVERSE

(M) 5.30PM

NEW FILMS: DOWNTOWN ABBEY 2, DOCTOR STRANGE MULTIVERSE FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: THE DUKE, EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE, THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT TALENT, THE BAD GUYS, THE LOST CITY THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT

(R13) 12.00PM

Student $13.50 w/ID

TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance. TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw — 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050.

TE KOPURU SCHOOL ‘Create and Relate’ Mentor

We are looking for an enthusiatic person to work with our students to keep them busy and active. This includes lunchtime activities, garden club and special projects. This is a part time role, with flexible hours for the right person. Please contact Lee Anderson lee@tekopuru.school.nz | 09 439 1802

TO LET

Last screening NIGHT

Senior (65+) $13.50

KUMARA WORKERS wanted flexible hours. Phone Debbie 021 038 9698.

VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

WEEK OF

DOCTOR STRANGE MULTIVERSE

Adult $16

AFTERNOON

TOKATOKA SITUATIONS VACANT

Phone or Txt Paul

KAIPARA STUMP grinding. All stumps, any size, free no-obligation quote. Phone 020 4029 2263. Based in Dargaville. Keep it local.

WATCH BATTERIES repairs from $10. 97 Victoria Street, Dargaville Mon–Tue & Thur–Fri 10am–1.30pm. Also clock repairs. Phone 022 342 8183.

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

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

TREE SERVICES

EVENING

WED 11/05

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

TRADE & SERVICES

THE LOST CITY (M) 5.30PM

CLOSED

WAYNE & ANNETTE

GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

THE DUKE (M) 12.00PM

TUE 10/05

Any job big or small. We do them ALL Ph 09

THU 05/05

CLOSED

Dargaville Bobcat Services

SECURITY

THE ANZAC THEATRE

MON 09/05

CARPET VINYL laying service. We supply quality flooring products with 35 years of experience in installation and at competitive prices. Garage carpet floor preparation and restretching. Free quote phone Ian 027 499 6413.

DAIRY GRAZING available. Prefer long term, 50+ R2s, Redhill area. Phone 021 149 2971.

AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION: www.anzactheatre.co.nz | 09 439 8997

MOTHERS DAY

WORK WANTED CALF DISBUDDING phone now to book your autumn calves. Calf disbudding services 027 439 7273 or 09 439 7273.

PLUMBER (SEMI retired) available for small property maintenance jobs... call John 027 494 2919

153-155 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

SUN 08/05

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd. GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.

FREE: counselling, parenting, social work, budgeting, senior support. 09 431 9080.

ENTERTAINMENT

AFTERNOON

0800 HOSEDOC

100A Jervois Street, Dargaville | westcoaststeelworx@gmail.com www.westcoaststeelworx.com

Closing date for classified advertising for the May 10 2022 edition is Monday, May 9 2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES

1X REDBACK 2.1m long x 1.8m wide spiked harrow $650, 1x Light Headbale $475, 1x 6.5 Petrol Water pump in frame (6 hours use) $400, 2 ex Fergi Post hole augers 1 @ 200 1 @ 300. Phone 021 0254 4507 or evenings 09 439 0746.

MORNING

Call us, visit us or email us for any big or small jobs!

THE LOST CITY LAST SCREENING! (M) 5.30PM

Child $9.00

Proudly sponsored by the Kaipara Lifestyler

EVERYTHING, EVERWHERE, ALL AT ONCE

Beat Fuel Costs Move your office to Dargaville Office Space inclusive of:

• electricity • broadband • kitchen facilities • water • bathroom facilities • parking • secure site - controlled entry

Offices from 1–5 desks available. Central Dargaville.

(R13) 8.00PM

Under 3yrs FREE

Contact JOHN • 027 525 8189

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER May 3 2022

CLASSIFIEDS This is a great opportunity for someone to join a busy team and be part of a great local business in Northland. Ideally you will have a class 4 license and have a mechanical aptitude. To apply for this position send your resume to: reuben@helinorth.co.nz or give us a call; Reuben 027 252 6299 Darin 021 0850 8609

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30 pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. To be resumed when traffic light system allows. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook. NEW TO the area, want to join a local Social, Sports or Activity group? Contact Citizens Advice Bureau where we have a comprehensive database with local organisations listed. Call in at 37 Hokianga Rd (Town Hall building), phone 09 439 6100, text 021 0240 7123, or email dargaville@cab.org.nz to find out more.

Public notice

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

Check our website for opportunities for you: www.compacfurniture.co.nz/compac-careers Maintenance Assistant We have a vacancy for a person with some engineering and machine maintenance experience to join out maintenance team at Compac Furniture. The role would require a general knowledge of working with plant and machinery, to be able bodied and can follow through instructions given. The position could be flexible hours to fit the applicant’s situation and the job on hand. It could possibly be a contract situation if more than labour is supplied. Other roles available-

• CNC and edgebander operators • Factory positions involving furniture assembly Apply in person at Compac Furniture, or email CV to payroll@compacfurniture.co.nz or phone 09 439 6765.

Somal Enterprises Limited of Papakura, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an off license in respect of the premises situated at 81 Victoria Street, Dargaville 0310 known as Empire Liquor Centre Wines & Spirits. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is bottle store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 10pm. 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.

PUBLIC NOTICES MEDICA LE L IL

We are looking for a hard working individual to join our team as a Loader Driver.

PUBLIC NOTICES

N TR CE

Our customers come first

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the May 10 2022 edition is Monday, May 9 2022

DARG AV

SITUATIONS VACANT

Caring for our community Atawhai Tia Te Takiwa

Flu Vaccinations now available for;

• 65 years + • 55 years + Maori & Pacifica • People with chronic conditions Tuesday & Wednesday only.

DEATH NOTICES MIST, GEOFF Geoff died on 20th April at Whanganui hospital aged 83 years. Loved brother and brother-inlaw of Wes and Marylyn Wordsworth & family, brother of Lyndell Clark, uncle to Kevin Reid and Joy and Gael Clark. Funeral will be in Whanganui.

LOST PLASTIC UTILITY box lost between Aratapu & old dairy factory, Wednesday 27th between 9.15am–9.30am. Reward if found. Phone Ray 027 477 3751.

PUBLIC NOTICES

8.30 - 4.30pm (closed between 12pm & 1pm) No appointment necessary.

09 439 8079

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) The Gift Loft Limited of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 71 Jack Boyd Drive, Mangawhai Heads known as The Gift Loft Limited. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is online-only gift store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Online sales: 24 hours, 7 days a week. 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.

WESTERN SHARKS VS KAMO 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Saturday, 7th May 2022 Kamo

Proudly sponsored by Catherine Stewart Country Specialist Bayleys Real Estate

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

This is the only publication of this notice.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on the 26 April 2022.

SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

COMMUNITY FAREWELL

Work mates to Good mates. We’re hiring now at our Dargaville plant.

Team Member - Meat Processing Join the whanau at our Dargaville processing site, earn some good money and start a lasting career.

Join Us to Farewell Karen & Brian Solly of Waihue Pot-Luck Dinner Saturday 14 May 6pm Mamaranui Bowling Club. Enquiries: M. Stewart 027 483 5073

BAYLYS BEACH SOCIETY (BBS) WINE ‘N’ CHEESE Monday May 9th

We offer work all year round and operate on both a day and evening shifts ranging from 6am through to 12pm. Fit your work life around your home life.

Bill Hyland Community Centre Baylys Beach.

We are looking for motivated people who simply want to give meat processing a go and I can guarantee you it’s not like you think it might be!

Drop in anytime 5.30pm - 6.30pm Chat about BBS, our community + upcoming BBS committee roles.

You might be experienced already (brilliant!) or have no experience at all which is all good as we provide all the training plus your work clothes and your safety equipment. Roles on offer: • All departments! Cleaners, Packers, Butchers, Cool Stores, you name it • Experienced Forklift drivers needed for our Cool Stores • Please enquire as we might have something for you If a full-time position isn’t quite right for you just now, we can offer casual hours, job share, or flexible hours to suit. To apply, please visit careers.silverfernfarms.com and enter the job code 11882 or call us on 09 439 3290.

Drinks & snacks provided. baylysbeachsociety bbs@gmail.com

Consultation Document – Māori Freehold Land Rates Postponement and Remission Policy Council has reviewed its Māori Freehold Land Rates Postponement and Remission Policy (the Policy) and is now proposing some amendments to the Policy as a result of the review. Council resolved at the Council meeting on 27 April 2022 to consult with the community on the proposed amendments and approved a Consultation Document that contains the reasons for the proposed amendments and a draft of the Policy incorporating all proposed amendments. Copies of the Consultation Document, as well as a submission form and a link to the existing Policy will be available from 2 May 2022 on Council’s website at kaipara.govt.nz/haveyoursay Hardcopy documents may be inspected at Kaipara District Council Service Centres at Dargaville and Mangawhai and at the Dargaville Public Library, and Community Libraries situated in Maungaturoto, Mangawhai, Paparoa and Kaiwaka. The Consultation Document includes detailed information on how interested parties can present their views to Council; in person and via a written submission, or both. Telephone submissions can be made by calling 09 439 9299. Feedback may be provided between 9.00am Monday 2 May and 5pm Friday 20 May 2022. All written submissions will be acknowledged. Individuals or organisations who wish to present their views on the proposal to Council in person may do so during the week of 9 May 2022 by attending a ‘chat to a councillor’ session online or over the phone. Information on how to register is included in the Consultation Document. This notice is given pursuant to sections 82 and 82A of the Local Government Act 2002.

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

NEWS YOU CAN TRUST

May 3 2022

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Make your garden better Blowers from $345

Chainsaws from $319

125B

120 Mark II 38.2 cc - 1.4kW - 14" Bar - 3/8" LP Chain - 4.85 kg

28.0 cc - 0.8 kW - 76 m/s - 4.26 kg

Chainsaws Wanted Dead or Alive!

TRADE-IN

Receive a $200 Trade-In for your old saw when you upgrade to a new Husqvarna 400-Series Chainsaw^. ^

Trade-in offer valid 01/05/22- 31/07/22 while stocks last. Available with models: 435e II, 440e II, 445e II, 450e II, 455R, 460.

889

435e II

1,019

40.9 cc - 1.6 kW - 16" Bar - .325" Pixel Chain - 4.4 kg

BONUS

1,149

440e II

445e II

40.9 cc - 1.8kW - 16" Bar - .325" Pixel Chain - 4.4 kg

45.7 cc - 2.1 kW - 18" Bar - .325" Pixel Chain - 5.1 kg

In-store voucher valued up to $300 §

Purchase an eligible chainsaw and receive a bonus voucher valued up to $300 to spend in-store on Husqvarna products, parts and accessories! §

Terms erms and Conditions: In-store Bonus Voucher offer valid 01/05/22-31/07/22 while stocks last. $200 Voucher: 565AT, 550XP II | $250 Voucher: 562XP, 572XP | $300 Voucher: 390XP, 3120XP. BONUS $200 VOUCHER

565 AT

70.6 cc - 3.7 kW - 20” Bar - 3/8” Chain - 6.5 kg

1,799

BONUS $200 VOUCHER

550 XP® XP II

50.1 cc - 3.0 kW - 18” Bar - .325” Pixel Chain - 5.3 kg

1,859

BONUS $250 VOUCHER

562 XP®

59.8 cc - 3.5kW - 20” Bar - 3/8” Chain - 6.1 kg

2,129

Your local authorised Husqvarna Dealer:

Dargaville

Farrand & Mason Ltd

09 439 7335

Kaiwaka

Kaiwaka Motorcycles Ltd

09 431 2127

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Small Engines

09 431 5270 husqvarna.com