Kaipara Lifestyler, May 7th 2024

Council management in transition

u by Andy Bryenton

A major restructuring of the Kaipara District Council’s staff has seen some roles disestablished and a new, more efficient and less costly structure planned out, with big changes in upper management.

Council CEO Jason Marris was asked to achieve $1.5 million in savings from staff budgets. By orchestrating a comprehensive rethink of how the council delivers on projects and services, he’s achieved this challenging fiscal task.

“What we needed to improve was looking forward, and preparing the district for years to come,” says Mr Marris. “The economic environment is very tight, and we have to get the most out of the money we’ve got despite significant inflationary pressures.”

Plans were advanced for a rethink well before elected members made their request for savings. Five overarching council departments, which Jason compares to five different core businesses within the KDC, have been reworked into four, with a redefinition of several senior and mid-tier managerial roles. Some services, which were counter-intuitively handled by different departments, are now gathered together under a more streamlined structure.

A local champion on the track

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville student Kody McDermott has brought home one of the most

in New Zealand Motocross following a three-day national championship campaign in

Kody won the Bad Boy Fireworkssponsored women’s 8–11 years 85cc class, beating a determined field of contenders to secure the trophy. This win puts her at the top of the sport for her age group, riding a Kawasaki KX85 two-stroke motocross racing bike with the support of her family and a group of local sponsors.

“The next goal is to win some more championships, especially at Woodville,” says Kody. Her sights are set on a major forthcoming event at the Manawatū track.

Along with the right to attach a number one designation to her Kawasaki, the young racer also acknowledges that being a champion comes with expectations and opportunities.

Her title-winning three-day campaign at the Flipp MX Park near Himatangi in late April was supported by her pit crew, made up of dad, Scott, and mum, Megan. Receiving big thanks from the family team are supporters

p MX champion Kody McDermott, with supporters Scott McDermott, Carl Adnitt, Ray Bireknhead and Megan McDermott

p Council CEO Jason Marris has undertaken a major managerial reshuffle to save ratepayers $1.5 million

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Shield shows sportsmanship

p Northern Wairoa Under 14-year-olds rugby team took to the field at the end of April. The Kaipara team competed against Whangārei, Bay of Islands and the combined Rodney and Ōtamatea club for the Culham Engineering Taniwha Shield. The Whangārei team was victorious. “Northland Rugby ran an awesome three days of development and good game time,” said spokesperson Tui Hutchinson. “The Northern Wairoa team played exceptionally well considering they are a club side compared to the representative players other teams were stacked with.”

Dazzled by dinosaurs

Dargaville rocks live

p A Velociraptor greeted children as they entered The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery in Dargaville last weekend, with families attending to view life-like creatures of the Jurassic and Cretaceous world. There were dinosaur rides, fossil hunting fun, face painting, three large bouncy castles and many other attractions. The next stop for the travelling event is Mangawhai this weekend.

Socially Awkward (pictured) was just one of the many acts that got into the Kiwi music celebration.

Rally will return to Dargaville

u by Andy Bryenton

The Ventia Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi has a return date set, with the necessary permissions now lodged with the Kaipara District Council ahead of a July 27 race date.

After the postponement of the major motor racing event, necessitated by a tragic double fatality at the Arcadia Road Rallysprint earlier this year, locals have keenly awaited an alternative date. This has been confirmed on the busy North Island Rally Series calendar by event organiser Marty Roestenburg.

“Saturday morning’s ceremonial start will include driver poster signings, a kapa haka performance, karakia and a welcome from mayor Craig Jepson before the cars file away to special stages one and two north of Dargaville. A quick service, and a repeat loop to bring the cars back to Dargaville for lunch and service in the Parenga Street car park,” says Marty.

In all, the drivers will complete more than 130 kilometres of challenging special stage racing, spanning four distinct zones in the rural surrounds of Dargaville. The challenge is open not just to local rally drivers but also to international racers and the often-classic Clubman class. The

centre of Dargaville will be transformed with pit crews working on vehicles, music and entertainment, and of course, a special space for smoking victory ‘doughnuts’ performed by the racers.

Event organisers anticipate hundreds of drivers and crew, media and fans to descend on Dargaville for the day. The midwinter alternate date will not dampen the enthusiasm of rally spectators, and the cars are designed to handle mud, gravel, and wet weather. The rally headquarters and prize-giving podium will be located at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club overlooking the river, with the after-rally party at the Northern Wairoa Hotel. ¢

Council management in transition

As well as saving ratepayers’ money, the changes had two other key principles behind them. The first was that levels of service won’t drop on the front line. Secondly, there’s a focus on retaining people who have continued to work hard during recent, challenging times.

“We are trying to redeploy people where we can,” says Mr Marris. “It can’t be everyone, unfortunately, but leading up to this change, we’ve arranged things to try and reduce as much impact as possible.”

Interviews are ongoing now, with some current staff applying for newly established positions as their old roles are disestablished. The new structure will transition in at the same time as the forthcoming Long Term Plan. ¢

A local champion on the track

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The Flipp MX Park track is long and winding and features two of the aspects of racing that Kody says she likes the best — steep berm corners and big jumps. The points she earned by dominating her class helped the Whangārei MX team, for whom she rides, achieve victory in the team competition as well, adding to a victorious weekend.

The Dargaville Intermediate student has a full season of racing still ahead,

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potential for a

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bright future in emulation of her inspiration four-time MX world champion Courtney Duncan. ¢

Fire Brigade Digest — April

An eventful autumn for fire brigade volunteers continued in April, with open fire season coming into effect and a message of caution for those undertaking burn-offs of green waste.

During April the Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade attended 21 call-outs, including three calls for a fire spotted in the vicinity, three medical assistance calls to aid ambulance crews, three rubbish fires, four vegetation fires, four motor vehicle accidents and a power line downed across a road.

There were also two alarm activations and one report of a strong smell of smoke, proving that it’s better to be safe than sorry when a fire is suspected. The change from daylight saving time prompted a call to locals to check their smoke alarms, and the shift to an open fire season has

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meant that outdoor controlled fires are now permitted.

Autumn is also the right time to check on the safety of home heating appliances, to ensure they serve you well all winter. Fireplaces and chimneys should be swept and inspected before they need to be used to get rid of combustible soot and bird’s nests or check for rust and cracks.

Electric blankets need to be tested by an electrician for safety. It’s also a good idea to give items like electric heaters a check as well, before they are deployed to ward off seasonal chills.

The call is also out for more volunteers to join the brigade. There’s a new quick-response Mitsubishi ute being prepared now, but the best tools are no good without a top team. Please come down and visit the firefighters at the Dargaville firehouse on Mondays at 6.54pm to talk about stepping up to become part of the crew that makes a lifesaving difference.

Climate action group founded

u by Andy Bryenton

Kaipara Climate Action Incorporated, an alliance of citizens concerned by the Kaipara District Council’s evolving stance on climate change, has formed and prepared to take a stand.

“The Kaipara District Council is proposing to cut funding for climate adaptation and mitigation programmes as part of its consultation for a new Long Term Plan,” said KCAI spokesperson Aprilanne Bonar.

Aprilanne says the group has come together due to widespread community frustration over 2023 cuts to climate-related programmes in Kaipara. Elected members voted to slash funding to selected climate-change-adjacent initiatives in an effort to save money and drive down rates rises. It is a justification that the newly formed group does not accept.

raising significant legal concerns. Lawyers for Climate Change NZ was prominently featured in the press release that announced the formation of KCAI, which provided a link to their website.

“The mayor is trying to claim that cutting climate programmes will save money. However, that’s a short-sighted and irresponsible way of approaching decision-making that will cost ratepayers more in the long run and ultimately harm our communities,” Aprilanne said.

The new group expressed worries that the forthcoming three-year Long Term Plan could double down on climate mitigation cuts. It advocated for an option costing each Kaipara household approximately $11 to fund climate mitigation and adaptation.

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p Aprilanne Bonar, Helen Price, Kate Price and Cāren Davis of the newly formed Kaipara Climate Action Incorporated

Drainage board’s dissatisfaction

u by Andy Bryenton

The Raupō Drainage Board committee met for the first time last week since a contentious council decision rescinded a possible source of income.

The sale of a property at 16 Wharf Road Ruawai was initially approved by the Kaipara District Council to benefit practical works on the drainage scheme, but a second vote flipped the decision early this year, leading to tensions.

“It doesn’t give much mana to the council in terms of their word,” said RDB member Grace Le Gros. “A man is only as big as his word, and it’s no different for a government department.”

Chair Ian Beattie said he has made his opinion on the house sale decision well known, and he reiterated his opposition for the record.

“I am not convinced that this is yet over,” said Mr Beattie. “As far as I am concerned it was an abhorrent decision that punishes a small group of ratepayers for very little benefit.”

Mark Vincent’s response to the policy flip-flop included not just an impassioned address calling for the house sale to

benefit RDB works, needed to mitigate the risk of flooding, but also a novel form of protest.

“At the meeting I tore up my ‘Proudly Kaipara’ T-shirt and presented it to the mayor, and resolved to get a Mickey Mouse T-shirt. It’s now had two outings.”

Councillor Vincent’s donning of the cartoon rodent is a pointed reference to the colloquial use of Mickey Mouse’s name to denote shoddy practices. He was, indeed, seen wearing the shirt at last week’s council briefing.

“I’m happy to be disrespectful to my colleagues until they justify their actions,” says Mr Vincent. ¢

Remedial closure for famous walk

u by Andy Bryenton

One of the tourism gems of the Kaipara District has closed temporarily for much-needed repairs, more than a year on from the devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The Mangawhai Heads Walkway closed on April 29, for approximately 10 weeks as the Department of Conservation deployed a team to make the track safe, secure and sustainable. The walkway suffered significant damage not just from the assault of Cyclone Gabrielle, but also from the other weather bomb events that briefly saw Mangawhai cut off from the rest of the district in early 2023.

“We acknowledge the collaborative efforts of local iwi, hapū and other stakeholders in assessing the damage and planning the necessary remedial actions,” says DOC Whangārei acting operations manager Les Judd. Mr Judd will oversee the project and operations at Mount Manaia in Bream Bay.

“The engagement of experienced contractors, including Milton Harward Construction and Plant Pro, will help restore these iconic tracks.”

Internationally acclaimed as one of the most scenic walks in New Zealand, the Mangawhai Heads Walkway features on many travel websites and is part of Lonely Planet’s ‘best trips’ guide. It’s an integral part of the town’s famous walking weekend, attracting hikers, photographers and nature lovers worldwide.

“We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of the community during these track closures and hope people take the opportunity to explore some of the other fabulous walking tracks in the area,” Mr Judd said. ¢

p Members of the Raupō Drainage Board meet in Ruawai

p The picturesque Mangawhai Heads Walkway requires 10 weeks of work to repair cyclone and weather damage, as shown by this aerial view

the deaf community

u by Amy Fifita

Tangowahine School is celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week, from May 6–12, by incorporating it into its learning, with students and staff using signing for communication.

“We should use sign language all year around, not just for the week. We are adding it in, and I am leading by example and learning it, too,” said principal George Pickering.

“Each child has a sign language sheet, and they have to spell their names and basic school commands from the NZSL website they are learning across the week. The students knew there were three official languages, including signing.”

New crossings and footpath planned

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville school students will have a safer journey to and from classes thanks to a smart repurposing of transport funding.

Approximately $461,000 of funding, already granted to the Kaipara District Council as part of planning and design work for the subsequently cancelled Transport Choices programme, will be spent to improve the safety of schoolchildren in Dargaville.

George started her principalship last October and continues to transform the school. All students are learning the language, including 12-year-old Zoe Peterson, who enjoys NZSL.

“It is exciting to celebrate the week. I have been practising for a while now, and I know how to spell my name and a few other things,” said student Zoe Peterson. “Sign language is fun to

learn, and I enjoy using my hands. I am always using my hands when I speak.”

In 2006, NZSL was named one of the country’s official languages, and the following year, it had a week dedicated to it. The week encourages inclusion and awareness for the deaf community.

The NZSL Week website has several sources available for people who want to learn and further information about interpreters, among other things. Visit nzslweek.org.nz for more information. ¢

Three key areas were identified by roading and safety experts, and presented to the KDC last Wednesday by Nick Marshall, road safety and traffic engineering lead for the council. The first is a raised crossing on Charlotte Street to serve Saint Joseph’s School. The second is a similarly raised crossing to cater to the needs of Dargaville Primary School students. The third is the construction of a footpath on the section of Gordon Street, which is currently without one.

“Congratulations on taking an initiative and really squeezing that money to get a bricks-and-mortar result which the community needs,” said councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins, addressing Mr Marshall and his colleagues.

“When these streets are busy, they are very busy, and I don’t know how there has not been an accident yet. We want this to be as safe as possible for our tamariki.”

A raised crossing type has been suggested outside the two schools, while the Gordon Street footpath is planned to span the currently unpaved area between Portland and Gladstone Streets. Work is planned to be completed by the end of June this year on all three projects. ¢

p Kaipara District Council elected members are briefed on plans for safer school surroundings in Dargaville

p Tangowahine School students learned how to spell their area name, surrounded with the love sign, in preparation for New Zealand Sign Language Week

Consultant costs cut for rates relief

u by Andy Bryenton

Mayor Craig Jepson is sticking to his pledge, made when Long Term Plan details were made public, that work on reducing rates will not cease right up until the mid-year deadline.

The latest tranche of cost-cutting measures has found savings in the fees paid to consultants. This area of council expenditure is often controversial, with debate over whether some services would be more efficiently managed inhouse rather than outsourced. A further $355,000 has been proposed to be cut from consultancy budgets, with a subsequent impact on rates, as reported by KDC general Manager Sue Davidson last week.

“We’re conscious that the proposed rate increase for the first year of this LTP is considerable, and affects everyone,” said Mr Jepson when annual rates rises were first discussed in March.

“This is a starting point. I’m confident that through the consultation process, we may find further ways to get the rates increase down. All the way up to the adoption of the Long Term Plan, we will continue to investigate ways we can make further inroads to reduce costs.”

Despite the LTP consultation period having now expired, the mayor and council have followed through, with this latest round of consultancy cuts achieving savings of between $5,000 and $61,000

in areas as varied as wastewater, drinking water supply, parks and more.

“Consultants’ costs have been scrutinised and further reductions have been made amounting to $355,000,” said Ms Davidson, who will add the sum to a further approximately $900,000 in savings achieved by staff since the LTP went out for consultation. ¢

Native parrot returning

u by Amy Fifita

The kākā population in Kaipara is showing a promising revival after Pest Free Peninsulas Kaipara reported 52 sightings in the past nine months.

“I always had a love for nature and early in my life, was a ranger and worked as a water technician in aquaculture and for the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric,” said PFPK coordinator Shaun Holland.

“I lived and worked in China for a decade. The differences between rural Western China and Shanghai showed me how important community and the land are.”

After relocating to Auckland and having children, Shaun’s family found solace in rural Kaipara. It was here that his passion for conservation was reignited.

“I had no idea I would jump back into conservation and was mentored by Jim Rowlands. The volunteer community group began in 2018 to support landowners in trapping out their properties. There are awesome forests and old bush in Kaipara, much of it on private land.”

Now, the organisation has reported several sightings of kākā at Pahi in the past nine months. The native birds have self-reintroduced to the area.

This conservation win is one of many, including winning environmental awards from the Northland Regional Council and the Kaipara District Council in 2021. Kererū numbers have also significantly increased in Pahi. Bittern, gecko, kiwi and black shag monitoring has also commenced.

“To have kākā returning feels amazing and means a lot. I might be the passion behind PFPK, but it is successful because of local involvement and we are set up to be community-owned.” ¢

p Mayor Craig Jepson has instructed staff to find even more savings to offer rates relief, and they have been found from consultant’s fees

p Kākā have reintroduced themselves to Pahi after pest control efforts from Pest Free Peninsulas Kaipara and landowners

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News from Kaipara District Council

Citizens & Environmental Awards open

Nominations are now open for our 2024 Citizens Awards and Environmental Awards!

Do you know a local champion working tirelessly for your area? Or a community volunteer doing awesome mahi? Please share the love and nominate them for our Citizens Awards.

Our Environmental Awards are also open for nominations Help us recognise the efforts of Kaipara’s incredible people and organisations working to protect and enhance our District’s unique environment.

Nominations close Friday 31 May Find out more about both awards and submit your nomination at kaipara.govt.nz/funding

Thank you for speaking up for Kaipara

Consultation for our Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 closed on Saturday Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on our plans and proposals for the next three years – your thoughts and suggestions will help inform the Council’s decisions.

Submitters who said they wish to be heard in support of their submission will speak to Council during hearings planned for mid-May, with deliberations planned for 28 May. Council is scheduled to adopt the final Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 on 31 July 2024

Dargaville Library closed for roof repairs

Dargaville Library is closed for urgent repairs to the roof, reopening on Friday 7 May The work is weather dependent, and the library will reopen earlier if works are completed ahead of schedule Please keep an eye on the Kaipara Libraries – Dargaville Facebook page or download the Antenno app for updates on the closure

All digital services are running as per usual and the library team are available on 0800 532 542 or library@kaipara.govt.nz

Temporary road closure – Ford Road

Ford Road in Maungaturoto will temporarily close from Tuesday 14 May –Thursday 16 May while a cattle underpass is installed (weather permitting) Alternate dates for the closure are Tuesday 21 May – Thursday 23 May Please follow detours and the directions of traffic management staff on site Impacted nearby residents have received a letterdrop

Amendments to the Alcohol Control Bylaw

Council is proposing changes to the Alcohol Control Bylaw to make it easier to understand and use The proposed changes will not affect the main aspects or implementation of the Bylaw, and we are not making any changes to the current public places that have alcohol restrictions

Before making any final decisions, we’d like to hear what the community thinks To review the proposed changes and give your feedback, visit kaipara govt nz/haveyoursay

Upcoming Council meetings

• Fees and Charges Hearing, 10 30am Tues 14 May, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

• LTP Hearings, from 9 30am Wed 15 May, Sportsville, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville and on YouTube

• LTP Hearings, from 9 30am Thur 16 May, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube

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

• Fees and Charges Deliberations, 9.30am Wed 22 May, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

This is subject to change, please visit Council’s website for the most up-to-date information or call Council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor

Mountain Road repairs ticked off

Council contractors Ventia have completed another significant road repair

Mountain Road was severely damaged during the 2023 weather events, and work was needed to rebuild the road back up to pre-weather event levels

The Ventia team excavated around 4 5 metres below the existing road They then built the road up using a layering technique, strengthening each layer with geogrid to improve the road stability and installing drainage The work has taken approximately three weeks and finished on schedule last week

You can check other long term road repairs that are required as a result of the severe weather events on the Kaipara District Council website under long term road repairs

New system for Kaipara District Libraries

We are moving our library catalogue and customer records to a new system on 17 May Your library account won’t be available from 8pm 15 May – 8am 17 May.

Dargaville Library will remain open during the migration but the Community Libraries (Paparoa, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto and Mangawhai) will be closed 15 – 17 May.

You can read more about the change, including your options to opt out of the data move on our website

Pouto Wharf

Pouto wharf moves a step closer to completion as the crew focus on construction of the wharf end A key piece of work still to be done are the fender piles, which require specific environmental conditions (including tides) to be installed.

Local music rocks this May Better minds — better bodies

u by Andy Bryenton

A double shot of local Kaipara music is being released for May, as New Zealand Music Month provides an opportunity for creative collaborations.

The Advocators is a soulful band from Maungatūroto, mixing old-fashioned gospel, blues, rock and rhythm to create a sound that echoes the ‘guitar preachers’ of the 1950s, and a shot of the gritty noir sound of Nick Cave or the Dead South. Their debut album is coming out for New Zealand Music Month in May. Titled Songs From an Endless Night, the album features an eclectic blend of influences and showcases the talents of collaborators Leroy Brown and Mark Bruce as they delve into the darker side of a rich musical tradition. A southern-style tapestry of sound is woven by the duo using melodica, banjo, guitar, harmonica and more. Check out Songs From an Endless Night at theadvocatorsmusic. com.

Meanwhile, other extremes of the rock spectrum are being pushed by a young group from west Kaipara.

Socially Awkward is a local rock band comprised of Kohatu Donovan (rhythm guitarist, vocalist), Aaron Philips (lead guitarist), Seth Eve-Rumsey (bassist, vocalist), and the newest addition, Maggie Jean Bourke on drums. The band has been very active around Kaipara during

the past year, playing at festivals and community events.

Their debut single (Just for a) Moment is set for release on May 10, after a recording session with acclaimed Kiwi musician Brian Baker in Paparoa. It’s a smart, subtly technical rock tune with influences that make a nod to many Kiwi classics of the genre while blending in an entirely unique Kaipara sound. Take a listen at nixonstreetrecordings.nz/ socially-awkward. ¢

u by Amy Fifita

The People’s Health Alliance is hosting the Kaipara Wellbeing Hub on Saturday, May 11 between 1.30pm and 4.30pm at the Paparoa Sports Pavilion.

“I am a musician, and my journey has been with sound. I have done that for 45 years, and through playing music, I realised that sound has a frequency and vibration. I started the hub in September 2023 under the People’s Health Alliance,” said coordinator Lynn.

Lynn frequents the Paparoa Farmers’ Markets to play her ‘normal music’, but she desires to offer sound medicine events in the future. The PHA began in the UK two years ago and has an organic and people-led approach to health and wellbeing.

Water about water consciousness, and also takes crystal-graphic photos.”

“There is a shortfall in the health system, and I have seen that first-hand. They tend to follow a regime, whereas our hub educates people so they can integrate with what they already do.

“We are featuring Veda Austin at the next hub meeting. She is a Kiwi woman who wrote The Secret Intelligence of

Lynn says a Dargaville Wellness Hub is in the pipeline, and she desires to have one set up in Kaiwaka, too. For more information — call 027 458 3691.

“We’d love to see many people there, and receive feedback about what they’d like to see. We gather on the second Saturday of every month at the Paparoa Sports Pavilion. We hope to get more hubs in the region.” ¢

p The Advocators is one of two Kaipara bands releasing brand new material for New Zealand Music Month

p Last month, Kaipara Wellbeing Hub saw locals gather at the Paparoa Sports Pavilion to be empowered about their health and wellbeing

Public input on liquor bylaw

u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara District Council wants to hear from the public about amendments to their rules surrounding liquor and drinking.

The council’s alcohol control bylaws are a regulatory tool that empowers the police to prevent public intoxication from negatively impacting communities. From time to time those rules need to be updated to align with central government legislation, and this gives the public a chance to have feedback on how the KDC deals with alcohol.

A new edition of the bylaw is up for public consultation now, with three elected members selected to sit on a panel which will hear citizens’ submissions. Mike Howard and Mark Vincent will be empanelled with chairperson Gordon Lambeth, who was one of the original proponents of such a bylaw.

“Back in the dark ages of the early 1990s, I was that ‘soldier’, who took the idea of a liquor bylaw to the council, as a young constable,” says councillor Lambeth. “It’s more of a prevention tool than a penalty or enforcement tool, used before things get out of control with drinking in public areas.”

The bylaw does not give the police any new powers, but it does allow the council to determine where it’s legal

and permitted to drink and gives the KDC the ability to make exceptions for events such as music festivals, for example.

Public submissions on the Alcohol Control Bylaw are invited until June 6. The documents to make a submission, and the full wording of the new proposed bylaw are available by visiting kaipara.govt.nz, visiting your local council offices, or calling 0800 727 059. ¢

u by Paul Campbell

Safety Relay call

With Northland’s road toll at 18, road safety ambassador Ant Blundell is encouraging Kaipara to support the 2024 Road Safety Week and the first-ever Road Safety Heroes relay by entering a team and taking part in a walk/run of the Hātea Loop at the Whangārei Town Basin.

The free May 24 event is backed by Northland Road Safety Trust, Northland Transportation Alliance, Plunket and New Zealand Police. With 25 years in the Ruawai Volunteer Fire Brigade, Ant, from Kaipara Kumara, says attending fatalities involving staff and young locals is devastating, as is the upset of seeing children hurt.

“I get that accidents happen, but there are clearly far too many people making dumb and careless decisions, which have a ripple effect throughout close-knit communities like Ruawai and others.

“I am so thankful for the professionalism, dedication and efforts of all emergency services, first responders and volunteers in the north. We would be stuffed without them being there to pick up the pieces and support our friends, families and work colleagues in their time of need, plus tourists who travel to the region.”

Northland Road Safety Trust manager, Ashley Johnston, says organisations and individuals are invited to participate in the road safety hero relay “to celebrate our heroes in road safety and raise awareness for the challenges we face around road safety in Northland.”

Northland Road Policing manager Inspector Anne-Marie Fitchett says the 2024 road toll is already too high in the

region. “We’ve had 18 people die on our roads, which is more than one a week to date. Our driving culture in Northland needs to drastically change.

“We can’t keep up the belief that ‘it won’t happen to me’ or ‘I’m an experienced driver, so I can safely speed’. Too many have fallen victim to that attitude in Northland. Rather than just blaming the roads, let’s adjust our behaviour so we can all be safe.”

For more information, visit roadsafetyweek.org.nz. ¢

p Councillor Gordon Lambeth will chair a panel seeking public submissions on KDC liquor bylaw changes

p Kaipara identity Ant Blundell seeks Road Safety Week support

New workboat ready for sea

u by Paul Campbell

Kaipara waters will host a new $3.2 million catamaran workboat to carry out Northland Regional Council tasks after the 17.5-metre catamaran Waikare II was commissioned to operate from Mangawhai and around the top of the island down to Kaipara Harbour.

The high-speed vessel replaces the 16-metre, 20-yearold Waikare, and NRC chair Geoff Crawford says it is critical for maritime operations around Northland.

“It will be used to maintain aids to navigation around the east and west coasts, as a pilot vessel in the Bay of Islands where 90 cruise ships are expected to visit this season, and as an oil spill response vessel and carry out salvage and dive operations.”

Regional harbourmaster Jim Lyle says the vessel, which will typically carry a crew of two or three, has its own crane, a top speed of 20 knots, and a cruise speed of 16 knots. It is powered by two fuelefficient diesel engines compliant with the latest international emission standards.

The vessel is expected to work from Mangawhai in the south to North Cape and back down to the Kaipara and as far out as 12 nautical miles.

Mr Lyle says the new vessel has a smaller wheelhouse with improved access around the sides.

“Its increased waterline length and moving the wheelhouse forward, provide a much-increased working deck.

“It has also been wrapped in a special environmentally-friendly silicon wrap antifoul, which will save on haul-outs, annual anti-foul and loss of performance due to fouling. The wrap self-cleans each time the vessel reaches sea speed.” ¢

Game on for DHS students

u by Amy Fifita

Dargaville High School’s E-sport team is making headway in the Acer Predator League Academy Fortnite Competition for Australia and New Zealand.

The team consists of avid gamers Cullen Donnithorne, Jarmane Hawkings, Alex Talijancich and Megan Shannon, with Cory Balks as a reserve.

The Australasian event is the first of its kind and commenced on April 30 with teams from various schools competing in the popular game Fortnite.

“They’ve won all their Fortnite games competing against other NZ and Australia school teams and have gone through to the next stage. There were five rounds, and it was the best of three,” said DHS digital department head Angela Troath.

Livewire created the competition to showcase Acer’s brand Predator. This contest allows students to develop cognitive, team-building and strategic skills among other benefits.

“It feels weird because there is never any gaming in school. It feels great and hopefully, we can start something up,” said Cory.

The tournament lasts for two terms before the live final in Australia’s South by Southwest in Sydney.

“I was born in New Zealand but moved to Australia for eight years before returning two years ago. I began gaming when I was there, and have played Fortnite for three years,” Cullen says.

“I am pretty excited about potentially versing some of my Australian friends. It should be a fun seven rounds, and hopefully, we can make it to the finals, find out what the mystery prize is, and go live in Sydney.” ¢

p NRC deputy chair Tui Shortland and regional harbourmaster Jim Lyle with the newly blessed and named Waikare II at Opua

p Jarmane, Alex, Cullen and Cory won all games against other Australian and New Zealand teams in the first round of the Acer Predator League Academy Fortnite Competition

Pop up inspiration

u by Andy Bryenton ADVERTORIAL

A pop-up shop offering a range of practical and gift ideas is coming to Dargaville’s old post office just in time for Mother’s Day, thanks to a big effort by the team at Greenways Trust.

Trust manager Roxanne Kelly says it’s not just a good opportunity to browse for something original for mum, but also an illustration of the ever-expanding range of skills fostered by the organisation she’s led for nearly 12 months.

“It’s about giving our people opportunities to be out in the community and to get involved,” says Roxanne. She takes pride in the variety of crafts and artistic endeavours set to fill the pop-up when it launches this week.

While Greenways Trust has a solid reputation this time of year for excellent firewood, there’s much more going on at its Station Road site. Pop-up shoppers can support the trust’s good work by taking home scented candles, hand-crafted woodwork, jewellery, garden ornaments, soaps, hand-sewn pillowcases and pet blankets, and even intricate miniature korowai in frames.

Larger woodworks, such as sturdy garden furniture, are also on offer. Greenways Trust has even branched out into building raised garden beds and wooden fences, gracing homes around Dargaville.

Mothers Day Pop up Shop

“Our aim is to give everyone who works with us a great quality of life, and this pop-up helps to showcase the skills we’ve learned,” Roxanne said.

The Greenways Trust pop-up shop will help fund even more expansions and exciting projects and will be

open this Thursday and Friday, May 9 and 10.

At the same time, Greenways Trust has launched an ecological initiative at the Station Road depot, with Will and Able brand cleaning products now available on tap with recycled, refillable containers. ¢

p Greenways Trust’s pop-up shop is not just a commercial enterprise; it’s an exercise in community outreach and empowerment

Cheer up your home with colour

u by Andy Bryenton

Can the colours you use to decorate your home have a positive effect on your mental health during the cold, dark months of the year?

Advocates of chromotherapy, or better health through visual stimulus, say yes, and there’s evidence from psychological studies conducted by US universities that this effect may be much more than just a placebo. While we are all likely familiar with the old justification for the pale blue and green paints adorning the hallways of old-time schools and hospitals ‘for calm’, the reality behind chromatic psychology is far more complex and interesting.

The association of colours with moods goes back so far that it is entwined in many cultures with religious practices. Certain colours were used to represent divinity, such as the deep purple of the Roman emperors and the bright orange and yellow tones used in Buddhist garb and temple design.

One of the important ways that colour can assist comes with the gloomy dark months of winter, when seasonal affective disorder can strike, leading to listlessness, poor sleep patterns, and a depressed mood. This is a very real problem, linked to a lack of vitamin D from natural sunlight, as well as, increasingly, an understanding of how the human brain

processes colour stimulus. Our preindustrial past means that there’s a need in the human brain to see different shades of green.

This deep neural ‘programming’ is said to come from the times when our ancestors lived in forested areas as hunters and, at the same time, near big predatory animals. We’re fine-tuned to see patterns in a visual landscape of green, white, blue and a spectrum of yellows and browns. These can be missing completely from a modern, constructed environment in winter.

The introduction of natural colours, using lights, artwork or even just feature walls, has been shown by UCLA researchers to increase dopamine levels and serotonin in those feeling the effect of seasonal affective disorder. These ‘feel good’ brain chemicals are naturally occurring, and low levels can lead to anxiety and feelings of sadness and lethargy.

Conversely, it’s now well established that blue light, especially the artificial

blue-white light of neon tubes and screens, can negatively impact the ability to sleep well. Blue-light-blocking glasses and devices like ebook readers that do not use blue light have been developed to stop this problem.

If you’re set on cheering up your home this winter, take a closer look at how colours can affect your mood and

bring some bright, vibrant greens, golds, oranges and reds into the mix. There’s a surprising boost to be found in colouring your world while nature is grim and grey outdoors. ¢

p Paint, curtains, furniture, flooring and more can all burst free of neutral tones to bring colour to your world during winter

A one-stop shop for garage doors

Expert Garage Doors was born 18 months ago as a rebranding exercise and the purchase of Ruawai-based North Kaipara Doors, owned by Don Simpson for 20

work and service Don previously provided.

We thank our local clients around Kaipara and further up in Northland for supporting us with your garage door servicing, repairs and upgrades. Our company values your support and looks forward to working with more of our locals going forward.

Expert Garage Doors is a provider of tilt doors, roller doors and sectional doors for garages, sheds and barns. Operating from home premises in Tinopai, we have partnered with four leading North Island-based manufacturers in New Zealand, offering a wide range of door solutions. Using the latest technology for garage door openers, we can connect old and new motors to work together with Wi-Fi and a phone app to control your garage door remotely. Our business recently launched a range of security screen doors and insect screens for doors and windows, bringing this new product range to Northland as an appointed reseller for the region.

Feel free to contact us directly, or for more information, take a look at our website,

Pleasant surrounds

u by Amy Fifita

Curb the winter woes ahead of time with various techniques to brighten up the home so it is comfortable during the wet season.

With the evenings getting darker, selecting the right lighting can offer comfort to a home with options. Technology is forever moving forward and can accommodate a property. Smart bulbs

can be a fun and convenient experience. Smart bulbs can be particularly useful when you come home after evening events or activities. With a push of a button, your home can light up, ready for the children and adults, so there is no fumbling in the dark.

Scents can add a good feel to a home, too. There are a number of scents to choose from and, in winter, having a stock of eucalyptus, peppermint, lemon and lavender can go down well. Diffusers, vaporisers, scented candles and essential oils can aid colds with refreshing smells that help clear up airways.

While many people wait until spring to declutter, before winter is an ideal time, too. Tidying up and getting rid of unnecessary items can minimise the locations that mice and other pests can hide or burrow in. Dehumidifiers can help draw out any dampness so the inhabitants can breathe better. It will make the home dry and pleasant to be in during winter. Having a pre-winter clean-up will also provide the opportunity to upgrade items like curtains, duvets, electric blankets and so on. It is also a chance to replace

throughout your garden is to get creative with flower arrangements.

Fashionable hues at the moment are orange, yellow, pink and cherry. Take advantage of seasonal blooms and change up the potplants. Another option to enjoy the native greenery scattered

Create a space in your garage or basement as a winter hangout. Once the area has been sealed and insulated, homeowners can renovate it into a gaming area. Consider using fire pits and braziers to heat patios and outdoor spaces. ¢

p Colourful plants can help cheer up your home in the winter months

cushions, towels and rugs in fashionable hues that will add a new brightness to various rooms of the home.

Make it a clean sweep

u by Andy Bryenton

The fireplace is the heart of the home; it’s no mistake that the word ‘hearth’ also means ‘the family unit’ in the North European Pagan tradition.

Putting a fireplace inside a hut or making a portable hearth that one could construct a yurt or tent around must have made moving out of caves, where there’s no way to let out choking smoke, seem very attractive.

By Roman times, people had worked out how to make a chimney, placing pottery tubes inside the walls of bakeries and forges to keep the smoke away from where people worked and gathered. However, they didn’t cotton on to the possibilities for homes, and living on the upper floors of a Roman apartment building meant having to come down to street level to cook your dinner.

In Britain, the first chimneys were added to castles in the 1100s, and some of them were actually toilets. The idea of a garderobe, or a tube going down through the walls for ablutionary reasons, led to some being modified to go up as well, meaning that multiple levels in the castle had the use of bathroom facilities. Bundles of herbs were lit in these primitive lavatory rooms to get rid of the inevitable smells, and it was noticed that the smoke

went up and away. There’s still a chimney constructed in this style at Conisbrough Castle in Yorkshire, turning the idea upside down and making it possible to have a fireplace right in your bedroom.

The first chimney sweeps were likely employed in industry, not around the house. Ore smelters knew that the fumes from some of their work were toxic, so they would build immensely long, nearly horizontal chimneys leading far away from the workshop and the whole town. Some could be kilometres in length, and they would develop a build-up of valuable mineral deposits. Chimney cleaning crews were out to scrape up these valuables long before the era of Victorian youngsters pressed into service to scrub soot.

checked out by the experts is also a requirement set by insurance providers. So, book in quickly and beat the rush as temperatures drop. ¢

Today, it’s adult professionals who manage chimney sweeping duties, and their most common task is to ensure

that soot, nesting birds and other debris are removed from the flues of people’s homes. With vacuum cleaners, modular brushes and plenty of equipment to keep the job clean and safe, they are an important part of ensuring your fireplace is ready for winter. For many homeowners, having the family fireplace

p The modern chimney sweep faces less hardship than his predecessors but still works hard to keep homes safe from fire-related accidents

Winter service season has arrived

u by Andy Bryenton ADVERTORIAL

There’s a chill in the air, which means it’s not just time to stack up dry firewood and unpack your winter woollies; it’s also time to book a service for hard-working engines.

After a busy autumn season of pruning, chopping, felling and brush cutting, the small engines in your life deserve a break and a birthday before revving up to tackle cold and frosty starts.

Savvy quad and farm bike owners will be eyeing servicing or even new additions to the fleet before the farm chores of those dark winter mornings hit the schedule. Those who rely on smaller displacement motors for their outdoor tasks are advised to follow suit, getting in while wait times and turnarounds are short.

The crew at Dargaville Honda is one team which knows all about the benefits of a winter service and tune-up.

“We’ll service anything with wheels and a motor that’s smaller than a tractor,” says Bruce McKenzie. He’s put together a highly qualified team to cover everything from chainsaws to boats and bikes.

“Actually, we do a lot of things without wheels as well; this is the season when people might really need their pump or generator to start the first time or their chainsaw to keep the fire burning and the house warm. We’re famous for our bikes, but we do it all.”

That’s no idle comment. There are technicians in the workshop behind Dargaville Honda’s range of machines

and tools, certified to fix everything from tiny two-strokes to powerful diesels. Bruce says people are sometimes surprised to see chainsaws, mowers and line trimmers on the workbenches beside ATV quads and sideby-side off-roaders. Still, Honda’s scope of manufacturing is huge, and Dargaville Honda carries Victa and Echo outdoor power equipment as well.

“This is even a good time of the year to get your marine equipment and trailers looked after. It beats the springtime rush and there’s less urgency,” says Bruce.

The expertise built up in the Dargaville Honda team will soon be matched by a

brand new building, currently rising just across the road. However, the biggest asset of the business will remain the team’s knowledge. Bruce notes that during his tenure, Dargaville Honda has helped its staff complete no less than 12 apprenticeship programmes, covering all the bases.

“If it runs on internal combustion or even batteries, these days, we can make sure it’s running smoothly, efficiently, and above all safely to get you through the winter and seasons to come,” he says.

If you’re looking to power through a hasslefree 2024, do the right thing and book your engine, big or small, in for a service soon. ¢

p Dargaville Honda’s workshop hums with activity, repairing engines of all kinds and servicing power equipment from chainsaws and pumps through to bikes and boats

Options beyond electric explored

u by Andy Bryenton

Toyota may have recently launched its first specialist-designed battery electric vehicle in New Zealand, but on a wider scale, the huge industrial innovator is banking on hydrogen.

While sales of the BZ4X battery SUV are expected to be robust for Toyota dealers, a multi-pronged approach by the firm is also pushing the benefits and practicality of the universe’s most abundant element.

They began the charge with the provision of an entirely hydrogen-powered chase vessel to help get Emirates Team New Zealand within reach of yachting’s biggest prize, but they have not stopped there, says Toyota New Zealand CEO Neeraj Lala.

After a series of demanding trials on the water, Emirates Team New Zealand’s Chase Zero is now in Europe with the team, and orders have been received for five more hydrogen fuel cell chase boats for other America’s Cup teams.

“Following our investment with Emirates Team New Zealand with the development of its hydrogen chase boat, our investment in the Toyota hydrogen generator is designed to allow partners to test and consider hydrogen as a genuine alternative energy source in the commercial sector,” says Neeraj.

“We are passionate about exploring the broader use of hydrogen across multiple sectors, including construction, which relies heavily on diesel generators.”

Such devices may not be as eyecatching as cars, but they are large

consumers of diesel fuel, emitters of carbon and, at the same time, a vital part of the construction trade. Replacing them with hydrogen would be a coup.

Wellington Airport was the test site for a hydrogen generator trial arranged between Toyota and Air New Zealand in late March. The national carrier wanted to test the waters of hydrogen technology and see if one of the big generators powered by Toyota technology could charge up its Wellington fleet of electric runway tugs and carts.

“By showcasing innovative solutions like the fuel cell generator in practical applications such as aviation, we can stimulate demand and demonstrate the viability and benefits of hydrogen technology,” Neeraj said.

“Air New Zealand has been a strong supporter of our Hydrogen Car Share Project, so this partnership feels like a

natural extension given our passion for hydrogen technology.”

Toyota has not forgotten cars, of course. As mentioned above, the firm runs a hydrogen car-sharing scheme with many major Kiwi companies on board. Since its inception, almost 60,000 kilometres have been driven in Toyota hydrogen-powered cars by participants. Eighteen more Toyota Mirai hydrogen vehicles are set to roll out to a local fleet lease group soon. ¢

p Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai will be a more common sight in New Zealand soon, alongside other hydrogen initiatives by the Japanese automaker

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Together for charity

u by Ann van Engelen

Mangawhai volunteer firefighter Aidan Cameron is joining hundreds of colleagues at the annual Firefighter Stair Challenge at the Sky Tower in Auckland City to raise funds for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand on Saturday, May 18.

“I’m a builder by trade and moved here about six years ago, and I have two children who go to Mangawhai Beach School,” says Aidan.

“I have been in the fire brigade since 2019 after seeing an advertisement in the local memo, and thought it would be a good experience, and I thought good people who do good things would be there.

“There is great comradery in the brigade, and the learning isn’t what I expected at all. As much effort as you put in, you get out. You have to put in a lot of work to keep your skills up to standard.

“I’m doing the stair climb because I enjoy supporting charity and it’s my competitive nature to push myself as hard as I can. With the climb, you have to get the fastest time that you can, and you get to compare it with everyone else’s.”

Aidan competed in the climb last year and loved the experience.

“My time was 21 minutes 11 seconds, which was pretty good. A couple of others from our brigade did very well, too. This year we’re practising as a group once a week, and individually. We train on the Heather Street stairs and at the fire station.

“The stair climb is in its 20th consecutive year and is the brainchild of Tony Scott, who has been part of both Northland and Auckland Airport Fire Rescue Service since 1988. It now consistently raises $1 million annually, with the total by 2023 being more than $13 million for blood cancer patients and their families.

“This year, we are excited to add to that. I highly recommend others join the brigade, especially if you want to test yourself and serve your community. It’s about giving back. Being in the fire service gives you an opportunity to

educate yourself in a way that you may not get a chance to do elsewhere. We train on Monday nights from 7pm to 9pm at the fire station, 191 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads.

“Everyone who does the challenge works hard and every bit helps build a better brigade. Even though this is for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand, it benefits our communities better.”

The challenge is on May 18. To sponsor the event, go to firefighterschallenge.org. nz and look for the fire brigade team you want to support. ¢

p Mangawhai Volunteer Firefighters Neil McInnes, Hamish Townshend and Aidan Cameron are currently training for the upcoming Firefighter Stair Challenge at the Sky Tower

p Aidan has been in the Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade since 2019 and encourages other people to join

A diverse blend

u by Ann van Engelen

Artists Rowan Christopherson and Alix St Clair are presenting an exhibition called High Chroma, highlighting a unique mix of creativity.

Alix has a diverse portfolio of work crossing a range of genres while Rowan is exhibiting at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery for the second time.

“I attended art classes in Upper Hutt with Mary Archibald (Amour), a multitalented artist who constantly challenged her students to try different media, styles, techniques and approaches,” says Alix.

“Mary was always extending us in new directions. I moved from watercolour to oils to acrylics, but it was a class on paper mosaic that caught my attention and started me on my current path.

“Since moving to Mangawhai in 2022, I have joined a few art groups and have taken up a brush again to experiment with painting still life and floral art in acrylics.

“I have created mosaics inspired by photos, magazine ads, media promos and other artists’ work, even decorating a few 3D objects along the way.

“Most recently, I have taken to exploring musical themes on the surfaces of various stringed instruments. It’s a messy business involving trays and trays of small pieces of coloured paper, and masses of glossy magazines gathered from friends and op shops.

“A chance gust of wind through the studio window can create loud protests and multi-coloured mayhem. In spite of

that, it’s a very relaxing pastime, probably floating somewhere on the continuum between art and craft.

“I am excited to be exhibiting at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery for the first time.

“My favourite quote is: ‘You don’t have to be a profound intellectual to be a great artist’. You don’t have to be a great artist either, but this quote gives me the freedom to enjoy the creative journey and meet some wonderful people.”

Rowan is based in Whangārei. She has a degree in visual communication from Unitec as well as qualifications from Whanganui Polytechnic and Hungry Creek.

“Incorporating words in my art is very much a trademark for me,” she says.

“This body of work is very much a stream of consciousness. It reflects my love of art, music, colour and politics.

“It is different from my last exhibition. I have incorporated printmaking as well as my usual paintings. The words are mostly song lyrics or pop culture phrases I hear or read.

“I want my work to trigger memories, introduce concepts, amuse, give visual pleasure and pay homage to other artists and musicians. I also want to enjoy myself.”

High Chroma is open from 10am to 3pm until Wednesday, May 8, at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery, 45 Moir Street. ¢

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p Alix St Clair with some of her framed and musical art pieces

p Rowan Christopherson incorporates words from song lyrics or pop culture phrases in her art

WHAT’S ON?

May

Free Property Information Seminar — 15th May at 5pm. “What To Look For (& What to Avoid) when Buying a Property to Flip”. RSVP email attendee names & session #7 to kathy@fnkaipara.co.nz.

155 Community Law – Heartland Services — 15 May, free help with family, employment, criminal, tenancy and consumer law, neighbourly disputes, debts or harassment and bullying at Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Walk in only 10–3pm. Any enquiries 09 439 7009 or 021 245 3765. Disability Transition Expo for young disabled people and their families — 16th May 11.40am to 1.40pm at Dargaville High School, 57 Plunket Street. Learn about passions, interests & activities, residential & community support, tertiary & employment pathways and funding streams & financial support.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068. Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.

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

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

Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info. Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts have moved to Parenga Street as at 24th October 2023 (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).

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

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

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

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

Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — meets 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. For info phone Brian 09 439 5959. Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs – the Warrior’s Lodge — Interested in games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, or other strategy games with models? Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema. Learn to 3D print, paint, play and design.

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

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

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

Dargaville Museum — Open every day except Christmas Day and Anzac morning. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust — is inviting people interested in joining them in overseeing the running of the Garden, contact Sheena, 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.

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

Dargaville Women’s Group — If you would like to socialise and share & care, feel welcome to come along and join our group of Ladies. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea (& maybe, a guest speaker) at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino & Normanby Roads, Dargaville. For further information contact Michelle, 09 439 2930.

Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. All are welcome. Starts, Monday 19th February.

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

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

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

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

Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Our meetings are open to all. Contacts 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.

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 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.

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

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

Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm. Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.

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

Pono Lodge Yoga — Tuesday 9.30am. Hatha Yoga with Anisha. Class lasts approx 1 hour. Mats, bolsters and blocks available, $20. Contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page.

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

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

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month with guest speakers and afternoon tea. Contact President Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.

Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome at our friendly club in the heart of Ruawai. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.

Ruawai Gardening Club — Meetings or other activities held on 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. New members welcome. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.

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

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

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

Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wed 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm. Books for all ages, and jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, CDs and magazines available. All welcome.

Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — meets at Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am-Noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Tea & coffee provided. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.

Tinopai Craft Group — If you are crafty, or just feel like catching up with people in the neighbourhood, come and join us on Mondays from 10.30–1pm at the Tinopai Community Hall. For information phone Linda 09 280 9988.

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

LOVE MUSIC? HOST YOUR OWN RADIO SHOW

WED 08 4:11am (0.3m) 10:22am (3.4m) 4:34pm (0.3m) 10:50pm (3.5m) THU 09 4:58am (0.4m) 11:08am (3.4m) 5:19pm (0.3m) 11:35pm (3.4m) FRI 10 5:43am (0.4m) 11:53am (3.2m) 6:02pm (0.4m) SAT 11 12:18am (3.3m) 6:28am (0.6m) 12:37pm (3.1m) 6:45pm (0.6m)

12 4:12am (0.7m) 10:36am (2.6m) 4:30pm 0.5m) 10:59pm (2.6m)

13 5:04am (0.8m) 11:25am (2.5m) 5:17pm (0.7m) 11:48pm (2.6m) TUE 14 5:57am (0.9m) 12:14pm (2.4m) 6:06pm (0.8m)

PUZZLE TIME

66 Bread-flavouring seed (6)

67 Chess piece (6)

69 Cannot be dissolved (9)

72 Browbeat (6)

73 Mountains in Nepal (9)

75 Warned (7)

(3)

19 Throw into turmoil or disorder (7)

20 Forever (9)

21 Swallowed (6)

24 Find (9)

25 Set in from the margin (6)

26 Clandestine (6)

29 Laid waste to (10)

31 Chop off (3)

32 Bypass (6)

33 Metal (4)

35 Cereal head (3)

37 German Mrs (4)

39 Stepped up (9)

40 Folklore (9)

41 Delete (5)

42 Dilated (8)

47 Weapon (8)

51 Tie up (5)

55 Daily read (9)

56 Pen-name (9)

58 Sleeveless cloak (4)

59 Self-image (3)

60 Article (4)

61 Levelling machine (6)

62 Frozen water (3)

63 Faster than sound (10)

77 Realise (3)

80 US state (5)

81 Dead and buried (7,2,7)

82 Painter’s stand (5)

83 Get away (6)

84 Small puncture (8)

85 Tangles (5) DOWN

2 Vertical rock face (9)

3 Goatlike deity (5)

5 Balanced (4)

6 Gleeful laugh (7)

7 Bike rider (12)

8 Cuban dance (5)

9 Muted (7)

10 Storage building (4)

11 False (6)

12 Popular (5)

13 Lure (7)

14 Spear (7)

16 Get tiny pets (anag) (11)

22 Lyrical (6)

23 Whenever (7)

24 Bram Stoker’s vampire (7)

25 Hinder (6)

27 Serial part (7)

28 Gambler (6)

30 Sketched (4)

32 Nightmare (5)

34 Burial cellar (5)

36 Duty register (4)

38 Trickle (3)

42 World-weariness (5)

43 Anarchic (7)

44 Spellbound (4)

45 Specialist (6)

46 Monarch (5)

48 Souvenir collection (11)

49 Germ (7)

50 Snooze (3)

51 Exchanging (7)

52 Pilots (anag)(6)

53 Animal doctor (12)

54 Totals (4)

57 Teat (6)

64 Put into effect (9)

65 Put at risk (7)

66 Cut drastically (7)

68 Brief view (7)

70 Strut (7)

71 Leftovers (6)

72 End (5)

74 Greek storyteller, collector of fables (5)

76 Gum (5)

78 Roman garment (4)

79 Long narrative poem (4)

Sudoku

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

ACROSS: 1 After, 4 Raze to the ground, 14 Match, 15 Balsa, 16 Disruptive, 17 Carve, 19 Air, 20 Balding, 21 Retaliate, 22 Jovial, 25 Vigilante, 27 Bedeck, 28 Mapped, 33 Elasticity, 35 Elf, 36 Booked, 37 Tell, 39 Fir, 41 Anagram, 42 Agenda, 43 Announced, 44 Liszt, 45 Seatbelt, 50 Do, 51 Befuddle, 55 Loose, 58 Limestone, 59 Slalom, 60 Failure, 61 Roc, 63 Yank, 64 Resist, 65 Ear, 66 Microphone, 68 Reason, 69 Closet, 71 Impairing, 76 Sordid, 77 Dartboard, 79 Invited, 81 Tot, 84 Noise, 85 Guidelines, 86 Faced, 87 Thing, 88 Pillar of society, 89 Yeast. DOWN: 2 Fracas, 3 Eased, 5 Asia, 6 Earnest, 7 Orphan, 8 Haiti, 9 Greeted, 10 Once, 11 Narrow, 12 Steal, 13 Charged, 14 Medical, 18 Annihilate, 23 Latin, 24 Acrobat, 26 Insight, 27 Buffalo, 29 Pierced, 30 Plunge, 31 Jeans, 32 Beanie, 34 Yogi, 36 Brass, 38 Ladle, 40 Tutu, 45 Silly, 46 Ammonia, 47 Bush, 48 Looped, 49 Court, 50 Descent, 52 Flavouring, 53 Dolphin, 54 Larynx, 55 Legible, 56 Fairy, 57 Foam, 62 Scrap, 67 Mooring, 68 Restate, 70 Stagger, 72 Martini, 73 Bikini, 74 Come to, 75 Recess, 76 Strip, 78 Thief, 80 Irate, 82 Weal, 83 Seat.

5x5

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

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933

FOR SALE

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

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

FAMILY HOME IN DARGAVILLE

LOW DEPOSIT - AVAILABLE NOW

We are offering a renovated 4brm home, with internal garage. RENT TO BUY options. For details text Michael 021 857 837

CHURCH NOTICES

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

FENCING

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

FLATMATE WANTED, to board with other female, single, quiet, working professional. Non-smoker preferred. Please contact 021 193 4582.

GARAGE SALE

SATURDAY 11TH May at 141 Awakino Road Dargaville, starting at 8am.

CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS

Thursday June 6th 2024, 7:00pm Kaipara Community Centre Hokianga Rd, Dargaville.

$2 entry $2 raffle BYO instruments or just come to listen: All Welcome! Ph 021 439 697 for more info

MEETS STRATEGY

Tabletop Wargaming; Dungeons & Dragons; 3D Printing & Painting Miniatures & Models Upstairs at the Municipal Building, 37 Hokianga Road.

NURSERIES & PLANTS

AUTUMN PLANTING 5,000+ hedging, shelter and landscaping trees from $1–$8. Tenex flax from $1–$4, pittosporum karo $1–$4, pittosporum tenuifolium $1–$4. Bananas, guava, and feijoa plants. Large yellow water lilies $10 and lots more. Got2Go Plants is open Tuesday–Sunday. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS is now available. Internet transfers or cash. 09 439 5556 /027 488 3400.

PERSONAL

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

PET SUPPLIES

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

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.

TRADES & SERVICES

PUMP & WELDING repairs, Dargaville & Surrounds. Phone Nick 021 111 6593.

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

TREE SERVICES

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

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

WORK WANTED

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

WANTED TO BUY

parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

SITUATIONS VACANT

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

RUAWAI BOWLING CLUB — caterer wanted for Friday night dinners at our Club. You will have relevant qualifications and be able to provide a selection of meals at reasonable prices. For more info call Alison on 027 243 5454.

Closing date Thursday 10th May

(Full-time,

on call)

- Friday with occasional Saturday work. Pristine Biologicals produces Bovine Serum for one of the largest manufacturers of vaccines in the world.

• Are you a dynamic go getter, with a passion to succeed in your job?

• Do you have the ability to work within a team and utilize your own initiative?

• Are you a think outside the square individual whom can follow compliance and hygiene guidelines and adhere to health and safety regulations?

Having a Forklift license, Mechanical Knowledge and a sense of humour would be advantageous but not essential.

If this sounds like you please email your C.V. and cover letter to: careers@pristine.co.nz Application will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. PRISTINE BIOLOGICALS (NZ) LIMITED Dargaville

Are

Ruawai College School Office Adminstrator term time only (30 hours per week)

team? Ruawai College is looking for

motivated and enthusiastic Office Administrator. This 30-hour-per-week, term time-only position offers a wealth of variety and challenge. Applicants must be:

• Highly motivated and enjoy a range of tasks

• Have a good understanding of the education sector and the ability to learn quickly

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Sufficient computer literacy

• Innovative and forward-thinking with a creative flair

• Be able to work independently

• Ability to work under pressure and work • cooperatively

Office administration or relevant roles is

but not essential. To request an application form, please contact our Business Manager, Brenda Polwart at 09 439 2216 or email bpolwart@ruawaicollege.school.nz Application close Friday 17 May 2024.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good

CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is the 6th June 2024, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

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

NORTHERN WAIROA Boating Club Sunday roast $25. Bookings essential, phone 09 439 8098 Mobile 021 0824 6713 after 5pm Wednesday–Friday or check availability on Sundays after 5pm.

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMIC COACHING/ WHĀNAU HUI

THURSDAY 9TH AND FRIDAY 10TH MAY

We wish to invite parents/caregivers/ whanau to our Academic Coaching interviews on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May. You can book your appointments online at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/xgbc2

Attend your interview and be in with a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Alternatively, you may contact the school office 09 439 7229, office@darghigh.school.nz

Please be aware DHS will be closed for instruction on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May in order for these interviews to take place. We look forward to seeing you!

Kaipara District Council

Proposed Temporary Road Closures

Saturday 27 July 2024

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Rally Dargaville has made an application to have various roads within the Kaipara District closed on the day and at the times set out below for the purpose of holding the inaugural Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi.

Saturday 27 July 2024

Kaipara District Council will, at its meeting on 26 June 2024, consider the proposal to close the following roads for running of the Rally of DargavilleTunatahi.

Roads to be closed for the use as the Rally HQ service centre and public events6:00am -7:00pm.

• Totara Street- full closure

• Hokianga Road (residents and business owners access only between Totara and Victoria Streets).

• Kapia Street (residents and business owners access only between Totara and Victoria Streets).

Road Closures and times to be used for the Rally Stages as follows:

• Waihue Road from Maropiu Settlement Road to the sealed intersection of Waimata Road -7:45am to 12:30pm.

• Opanake Road between Waihue Road and Parore Road - 7:45am to 12:30pm

• Tokatoka Road, Dreadon Road, Ringrose Road, Rehia Road, Shirley Road - 11:30am to 5:00pm. Restricted access. Access for residents and local traffic only by prior arrangement.

• Greenhill Road, Access Road, Oparakau Road, Parahi Outlet Road, Parahi Road from Birch Road to Oparakau Road – 12:00pm to 5:30pm. Access for residents and local traffic only by prior arrangement.

• Ruawai Wharf Road and Well Street and Reeves Street will have event signage only and be used as a remote servicing location for the rally teams but will remain trafficable –2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4.00pm Monday 17 June 2024 and will be considered at the next Council meeting.

PUBLIC NOTICES

OTAMATEA

COMMUNITY SERVICES

FREE: counselling, parenting, social work, budgeting, senior support. 09 431 9080. reception@otamateacs.org.nz

153-155 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

PHONE 09 439 6933

Kaipara Community Health Trust HEALTH SHUTTLE

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

Kaipara District Council Statement of ProposalAlcohol Control Bylaw 2018

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002, Council has reviewed its Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018.

Following the review, Kaipara District Council is proposing to amend the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 and adopted a Statement of Proposal at the Council meeting on 24 April 2024.

The Statement of Proposal, and submission form will be available from 6 May 2024 on Council’s website at www.kaipara.govt.nz/council/ consultation-and-public-notices/have-your-say

A hard copy of the document may be inspected at the Kaipara District Council Offices in Dargaville and Mangawhai and at Council’s libraries.

The Statement of Proposal includes detailed information on how interested parties can present their views to Council; one on one with a Councillor, a written submission, or both.

This notice is given pursuant to sections 83 and 86 of the Local Government Act 2002. Kaipara District Council.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Northern Wairoa A&P Association Inc.

A.G.M

Monday 13th May 2024 at 7.30pm In the Arapohue Hall

All welcome New committee members wanted Meeting followed by a light supper

Public notice

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

Pacific Coast Beverages Limited of Mangawhai

(Remote Seller), has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 25 Windsor Way, Mangawhai known as Pacific Coast Beverages

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is an office activity for the remote sales of alcohol

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 24 hours.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 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 25 working days, 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 second publication of this notice. The first was published on 30th April 2024.

RATING INFORMATION DATABASE

Notice is given pursuant of section 28 (4) of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, that the Rating Information Database (RID) of the Kaipara District is now available for inspection during normal business hours at:

Kaipara District Council 32 Hokianga Road Dargaville 0310 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday-Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm Wednesdays

Kaipara District Council Unit 6, The Hub 6 Molesworth Drive Mangawhai 0505 9.30am - 3.00pm Monday-Friday

Northland Regional Council 36 Water Street Whangarei 0110 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday

The Rating Information Database (RID) contains information required by Council to set and assess rates on each rating unit within the Kaipara District. Details include the rating valuation, services available or connected to the rating unit, the legal description, and the area of the rating unit.

In accordance with section 27(7)(b) of the Act, the Northland Regional Council has delegated the functions of maintaining the database to the Kaipara District Council.

Any ratepayer may object (to be in writing) to the information contained in the database. Objections may be lodged at any of the above locations or by posting to Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. Following due consideration the Council will notify the objector of its decision and correct the Rating Information Database where the objection is upheld.

DEATH NOTICES

Mete.

Hine Maramatanga

Sadly passed away Sunday, 28th April 2024 at Dargaville. Aged 78 years old.

A loving Sister, Aunty, Friend and Mum / Nana to many! Hine lay at Parirau Marae before returning home to Waihaua Marae for Burial at Te Paeti Urupa - Arapaoa. Moe Mai, Moe Mai e Hine

NASH, PAUL EUGENE

Passed away on Friday 3rd May 2024, in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan; father and father-in-law of Christine and Simon, John, Kathleen, Bernadette and Barry, Sharon, Dion and Bernice. Much loved Poppa to his 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Heartfelt thanks to all those who cared for Paul over the last year at both Norfolk Court Resthome and Dargaville Hospital

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hokianga Road, Dargaville, on Thursday 9th May 2024 at 11 am, followed by interment at Mt. Wesley Lawn Cemetery, Dargaville. All communications c/o PO Box 306 Dargaville 0340. Rest in Peace

Loved and remembered always

ALLEN REX GROOME 6/10/1958 - 5/5/2023

Loved Husband, Dad, Poppy, Brother and Mate “Ki Ord!”

EDNA JOAN (CHOOK) GALLOWAY

Another year has come and gone. The lights may be getting a little dimmer but your memories are still as bright as ever. Thanks girl. Bruce and all the family.

THANK YOU

A big thank you to all residents of Dargaville and surrounds for their support given to the RSA on Poppy Day and at the Dawn and Civic Services. A special thank you to all those who helped on the day including Pam and her team for the fantastic breakfast and also to the students from Dargaville High School and Pouto Primary School. Peter Roberts, President NWMRSA

Panhandler Omelette

South of the Border Corn Fritters

Dolly Parton Eggs Beniee

Rocky Mountain High Pancakes The Cowboy Big Breakfast Blazing Saddle Beans on Ciabatta.