Protest draws crowds
u by Amy Fifita
Dargaville was awash with flags as protesters marched the streets in solidarity with visitors bound for Wellington to stand against the Treaty Principles Bill last Tuesday.
“We had to come across to the west coast because Dargaville is the main hub for the Kaipara Harbour. This hīkoi is for our mokopuna, our future, and so our sovereignty remains,” said Toitū Te Tiriti organiser Trim Gage.
The convoy arrived at Selwyn Park to join supporters wanting to be part of the national hīkoi headed to Wellington. After a welcoming ceremony, locals joined a march to the Kaipara District Council.
“We are very privileged and honoured to receive the hīkoi that is making its way from Te Rerenga Wairua to Pōneke te pāremata,” said councillor Ihapera Paniora.
“We can see what has been happening here in the Kaipara, us as Māori and
tangata whenua being treated like second-class citizens on our own whenua.
My whānau, the mana whenua of this area, handed over our mauri, a replica flag given to our tupuna Parore Te Āwha from pāremata (parliament).
“The flag talks about aroha. When the national hīkoi places it on the grounds of pāremata, we are going to ask, where is the aroha in the actions of this government towards our people?”
PJ Paniora was amongst those who handed the flag to the hīkoi, and said they supported all iwi who came and welcomed them to the Dargaville area. Pākehā were also supporting the march.
“As Pākehā, there is nothing to be afraid of, because as long as we embrace
the Treaty, we can move forward together in honouring it. I have Māori mokopuna,” said supporter Sue Paterson.
“It is our founding document. Just because David Seymour doesn’t agree with his interpretation of what Te Tiriti means, doesn’t mean he can change it.”
Darrin and Lynette Te Ahu said they took leave without pay to be part of the movement, and are accompanied by their granddaughter, Hope, who travelled from Australia to attend.
“We are embracing and supporting the Treaty of Waitangi. The government is stopping us from progressing forward for our future generations, and the bill is damaging our people’s hearts,” said Darrin. ¢
p Toitū Te Tiriti protesters marched from Selwyn Park to the Kaipara District Council building
Succulent victory
Doctors to be fast-tracked Racecourse sale
a step toward build
u by Andy Bryenton
The Dargaville Racecourse has reached the point of seeking a developer to turn a successfully accepted plan change into bricksand-mortar reality.
“This is the natural next stage of the project. A developer is needed to progress from the Private Plan Change to building,” said Tim Antonio. He served as president of the Dargaville Racing Club and has been a major facilitator of the development since its inception.
The racing club’s intent is to sell the land for the best price possible. This has been enhanced by the Kaipara District Council’s acceptance of a Private Plan Change to enable the construction of up to 400 homes, a retirement community and a small number of light industrial sites.
p For sale: the next phase in the Dargaville racecourse development is the search for a visionary investor
Funds raised from the sale, which has a deadline of December 4, will then be invested with a community foundation. This will provide substantial dividends each year, to be channelled into projects that will improve the Northern Wairoa area. Parallels to this model exist elsewhere, with foundations and trusts driving the construction of civic and municipal beautification. A good local example is the Mangawhai Community Opportunity Shop Trust.
The racecourse development is for sale by Bayleys real estate, which describes it as ‘a rare generational development opportunity in a growing region,’ and ‘one of the largest integrated urban development opportunities in Northland.’ Disappointingly, news of the sale has prompted misinformation from opponents of the development. Contrary to unsubstantiated social media rumours, the PPC has not been revoked, the Environment Court has not reversed its decision, and the findings of geotechnical engineers regarding the suitability of the land remain valid. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced a new fasttrack scheme to bring more foreign doctors into New Zealand, bolstering the numbers of qualified practitioners in a medical system facing a staffing crisis.
Dargaville Hospital has been at the forefront of this debate, following mid-year revelations that there was no on-site doctor during night hours, and a nationally significant strike by health professionals in August highlighting their concerns.
A leaked memo last week exacerbated concerns. A missive from within Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau spoke of continued night-time gaps in the doctors’ roster due to the difficulty in recruiting staff.
“At this stage, we have not been successful in recruiting senior doctors. Contingency plans will remain in place to ensure patient and staff safety while we continue to recruit to these vacancies,” said Health NZ chief clinical officer Dr Richard Sullivan.
As the search for new Dargaville doctors continues, news of Dr Reti’s initiative has been welcomed by medical professionals. The New Zealand Medical Council will implement changes from November 1, allowing medical graduates from the UK, Ireland and Australia to have their applications for registration assessed within 20 working days.
“Speeding up a process that would usually take up to six months will help to fill critical gaps in New Zealand’s health workforce, sooner,” says Dr Reti.
This fast-track pathway applies to specialists trained in anaesthesia, dermatology, emergency medicine, general practice, internal medicine, pathology and psychiatry.
“While we work to build our own, homegrown health workforce, internationally qualified specialists continue to have a critical role in providing quality health services for New Zealanders,” Dr Reti said. ¢
p Dr Shane Reti and the New Zealand Medical Council have announced a plan to speed up the recruitment of doctors, a scheme which may ease Dargaville’s hospital staffing issues
Gifting and tax deductions: what you need to know
The holiday season is a perfect time to show appreciation to both clients and
strengthen relationships.
For clients, thoughtful gifts can enhance loyalty and demonstrate that their partnership is valued. For staff, recognising their hard work and dedication boosts morale and reinforces a positive workplace culture. By investing in thoughtful gifts during Christmas, businesses can create lasting impressions, foster team spirit and build stronger connections that extend well beyond the holiday season. Monetary rewards for employees
Cash bonuses need to go through the payroll system, and PAYE and other applicable payroll taxes need to be deducted, like any other wage or salary payment. A bonus payment is classed as a ‘lump sum’ payment and is taxed at a flat rate based on what income range the employee falls into.
Client gifts
When gifting clients, some gifts are fully tax deductible, while others, such as those involving food, drink or other forms of entertainment, are only 50% deductible. Here are some examples to guide you:
50% deductible
• Hamper with gourmet food
• Box of chocolates or biscuits
• Christmas ham
• Bottle of wine
100% deductible
• Presents (not food or drink)
• Book or gift voucher
• Movie tickets
• Flowers
• Tickets to a sports game
Remember to make a GST adjustment for entertainment expenses, which are
only 50% deductible. You can calculate this adjustment when preparing your income tax return and include it in your next GST Return.
If you have any questions or need a hand with tax deductions, feel free to reach out to Brayden and the team at the Dargaville office. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Armistice honoured NRC’s ecology spend explored
Armistice Day commemorations took place across the world on November 11, and Dargaville RSA members were among those who took time to remember the sacrifice and bravery of the servicepeople who took part in the first world war.
The Last Post was played, the ode recited and wreaths laid in a similar manner to the remembrance ceremony enacted for Anzac Day. On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, commemorations for the war of 1914–1918 take place in many nations, marking the exact time when the guns fell silent and the deadly conflict ended.
This year, there was an extra significance to the ceremony, as a special additional wreath was laid down for the passing of the last living member of the Māori Battalion.
“It is with deep sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies KNZM, a revered figure in our nation’s history and the last surviving member of the 28 (Māori) Battalion, 2NZEF. With his passing, we reflect on a life dedicated to service, courage and the enduring legacy of our Māori soldiers,” said Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka.
Though Sir Robert served in the second world war, marking his recent passing on Armistice Day is a fitting tribute. Many of our allied nations, such as the US and Britain, host their national veteran’s day on November 11. His actions, along with those of his comrades in the 28 Māori Battalion, proved decisive in winning victory over the Axis powers in North Africa and Italy. Sir Robert joined the army at the age of just 17, and in his later years worked tirelessly to preserve the history and legacy of his comrades. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Each Kaipara ratepayer helps to fund the Northland Regional Council, funding environmental efforts across the region, as detailed in its recent 2024 ecological report.
In the past year, the NRC spent $16.4 million on biosecurity operations, including the fight against kauri dieback, stemming the incursion of caulerpa seaweed, stopping the gold clam from invading Kai Iwi Lakes and containing the spread of animal and plant pests.
In total, the NRC worked to suppress 93 plant species, 26 animal species, 16 freshwater species and seven marine species, with 33 of these slated for complete eradication.
“We take this opportunity to acknowledge the growing network of committed and capable iwi, hapū and community groups who are invested in weed and pest control, and who are also being proactive, and preventing pests like freshwater gold calm being transferred into Te Tai Tokerau,” said NRC chief executive Jonathan Gibbard, and NRC biosecurity chair Geoff Crawford.
Partnerships delivered funding to help with specific causes, too. The Department of Conservation added $413,000 to efforts to cull wild deer, while Predator Free 2025 granted $1.7 million toward anti-pest programmes. The Ministry for Primary Industries contributed $217,000 for the control
on Manchurian rice grass, a major issue affecting Dargaville, where a public meeting earlier this year highlighted the way in which this pest plant is changing the flow of the Northern Wairoa River.
Animal pests were hit hard by NRC initiatives, with 846,219 rats, possums, feral cats and mustelids trapped since 2013, and 83,648 trapped in high-value areas. This year, 6,585 traps were issued, and kiwi numbers in the monitored Whangārei Heads area, a bellwether for pest-free success, increased to 1,185. ¢
p Sue Phillips, president of the Northern Wairoa RSA, places a wreath in honour of the armed servicepeople who fought in the first world war, between 1914 and 1918
p NRC biosecurity chair Geoff Crawford has presided through a year of environmental challenges in 2024
Accordionists assemble Times Gone By
Mean sneaks
On Saturday night last, some mean sneaks entered the servant’s bedroom at the Northern Wairoa Hotel and stole two new dresses. They then paid the Mangawhare Hotel a visit, and entered the girls’ bedroom while they were asleep and went off with all the clothing, boots, etc.
Thames Star, March 29 1897
Catch at Kaipara Heads
A large mako shark, weighing approximately 1,000lb, measuring 12ft 6in, with a girth of 6ft 7in, has been landed at the Kaipara Heads. The shark was caught by Mr E Pook, who is over 60 years of age. It was towed to Pahi where it took nine men to haul it on to the wharf.
New Zealand Herald, July 19 1941
Rescue award
A Mangawhai Heads Surf Life Saving Club patrol has been awarded the Schweppes Rescue of the Year award. Twelve club members on January 28 rescued and resuscitated eight teenagers who had been swept 150 yards out to a dangerous hole at Mangawhai Heads.
Press, June 12 1974
u by Andy Bryenton
Kevin Friedrich is back in Dargaville for his annually anticipated festive concert, but this year he’s also opening a unique new display at the town’s museum.
Kevin will play to a sold-out full house on December 1. He’s also booked in to add an extra musical dimension to carol concerts at the All Saints, Holy Trinity and Te Kōpuru Anglican churches throughout the holiday season.
As well as bringing his worldclass accordion artistry to town, Kevin is also ready to cut the ribbon on a historic new collection at the Dargaville Museum, celebrating the role of music in the lives of the region’s ancestral generations.
“The museum’s collection of accordions, which may be the most comprehensive in the world, is the anchor exhibit, but the new exhibition contains many more musical instruments and artefacts of great interest,” says Kevin. “It’s a collection, which has been many decades in the making, though some of the crown jewels of that collection have come recently.”
Even the building the collection is housed in is historic. The old library building is heritage listed, and will celebrate its 150th birthday when the new exhibit opens.
Everyone is invited to a gala opening, featuring music and speeches, with
honoured guests, including Mirco Patarini, president of the Confederation Internationale des Accordeonistes, Li Cong and CongYu Wang of the Chinese Musicians Association and Shanghai Accordion Association, world champion accordionist Grayson Masefield, Andrew Beer, concert master of the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, and a host of exhibit honorees.
The ribbon will be cut in a ceremony beginning at 5pm on Saturday, November 30, at the Dargaville Museum. ¢
p Kevin Friedrich with one of the rarest accordions in the world: the president of the company that made this historic instrument is coming from Italy to attend next week’s museum gala opening
Rescue chopper fleet upgrade Firing up the pistons of history
u by Paul Campbell
The sale has been announced by US company Rotortrade of an AW169 helicopter to Northern Rescue as it moves towards operating a fleet of five helicopters by next year to deliver lifesaving services across the region.
The transaction, which began five months ago, was managed alongside CEO of Northern Rescue Helicopter, Ian MacPherson with the support of Health New Zealand and the Accident Compensation Corporation.
“We are excited to continue upgrading our fleet with the addition of another AW169, allowing us to strengthen our operations with confidence and meet the growing demand for emergency, medical and injury-related services,” said Mr MacPherson.
“I also want to acknowledge the support throughout the process from Health New Zealand, ACC, our sponsors and my senior leadership team.”
US company spokesman Marcello Corrado Salati, thanked the New Zealand government agencies for support. “The efforts and commitment
from the New Zealand government have been instrumental in improving air ambulance operations across the country and we are grateful for their partnership in this endeavour.”
The aircraft is in the US undergoing maintenance and upgrading of the avionics systems, with a custom paint job, before being shipped early next year to become operational, after completing the necessary certifications. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club will open its doors to the public for a day of classic trucks, tractors, fire engines, farm machines and bulldozers this November.
New president Keven Morris is enthusiastic about opening up the big roller doors of the machinery club’s museum and firing up some of the classic engines in the heritage collection. There will be all kinds of fun and games to go along with the soundtrack of big pistons and rumbling diesels; face painting, a scavenger hunt, a sausage sizzle and raffles for big prizes.
“I’d like to invite everyone to bring the whole family to our open day on November 30,” says Keven. “There will be something for everyone, and there’s so much to see.”
To make the open day an affordable family outing, entry is by gold coin donation. The fun kicks off at 9am, when a team of dedicated heritage machinery volunteers will fire up the motors of everything from little vintage tractors to a truly immense bulldozer the size of a small house.
Changes are afoot within the heritage machinery museum buildings, too, with
a new mezzanine display area opened up recently. There will be no shortage of interesting old machines and vehicles ready to go on display as space allows. A second-world-war-era Bedford truck arrived in pieces just last Wednesday, and there are always old classics in the shed receiving a new lease of life thanks to the volunteer crew.
Keven and his team are preserving Kaipara history, but more than that, they know that the appeal of trucks, tractors, bulldozers and fire engines spans both the young and the young at heart.
The Wairoa River will be closed to passing boats between the Tikinui Slip on the eastern side of the river and the Raupo Wharf on the western side of the river between the hours of 6am & 6pm on Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November.
Northpower will be installing new, upgraded submarine cables from Raupo to Tikinui as part of our network maintenance programme
This mahi is part of our ongoing work to maintain a safe and resilient network for the future
If you have any questions or concerns, call Northpower on 0800 667 847, or email info@northpower com
p Ian MacPherson, Northern Rescue Helicopter CEO
p The Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club will roar with the sound of classic engines on November 30, as an open day welcomes the public
Kaipara Kōrero
News from Kaipara District Council
Have your say on how we set rates
We’re asking for feedback from residents and ratepayers on a number of changes to our Revenue and Financing Policy The policy sets out how council activities and services are funded and why. It does not increase the overall rates take for Council. There are some key areas we are seeking your feedback on:
Moving from land value to capital value for the general rate
We want to know if you support a change from using land value (LV) to using capital value (CV) to calculate our general rate Land value (LV) is the value of your land Capital value (CV) is the land value plus improvements made to the land, such as buildings. This affects everyone. Currently, we are in the minority of district councils in New Zealand who still rate on land value Council considers CV has more of a connection to wealth and the ability to pay rates than just the LV as it includes the value of the improvements on the land. CV is also generally more stable than LV, as it is less affected by fluctuations in the property market
Changing the differential for commercial/industrial properties from 1.55 to 1.1
Rate differentials apply to the general rate and are used to change the proportion of rates that we collect from each group of ratepayers.
Mangawhai shared path
The team and contractors are winding up work on the Mangawhai shared path, with the last bits and pieces being completed over the next week The path improves safety and connectivity between the village and the heads, making it easier to travel by foot, bike, or scooter along busy Molesworth Drive.
We are celebrating the completion of the work with an opening event at 9am Tuesday 26 November. If you would like to come along and celebrate with us please RSVP to mangawhaicommunityplan@kaipara.govt.nz
Currently there are two differential categories for rates:
Residential and small sized lifestyle properties All land that is used exclusively, or almost exclusively, for residential purposes including investment flats, or used for lifestyle purposes and is less than two hectares The differential for residential and small life sized properties is 1
Other All land that is not included in the definition of residential and small lifestyle properties. Other includes land used exclusively, or almost exclusively, for dairy, horticultural, forestry, pastoral and specialist purposes, commercial, industrial or mining purposes and as a utility asset. Commercial includes resthomes and short stay accommodation such as motels and hotels The current differential for Other (not residential and small sized lifestyle properties) is 1.55. With the move to using CV for the general rate, there is a significant increase for commercial and industrial properties as they have a larger ratio of CV to LV based on the improvements on the land. We are proposing to reduce the differential for commercial/industrial to 1 1 as this is considered sufficient to reflect the benefits of the general rate to commercial/industrial properties, as opposed to other property types.
Equalising the capital costs of stormwater across the district
This proposed change affects those who are currently paying the targeted stormwater rate – those on the Baylys Beach, Dargaville, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Te Kōpuru networks. If you are not sure if you pay this rate, have a look at your last rates invoice Council considers that equalising the targeted rates across the networks simplifies the rates and removes large increases when capital is spent This means that all people on any of the five stormwater networks would pay the same rate in the dollar.
Feedback closes Sunday 15 December 2024. Our consultation document, the full draft Revenue and Financing Policy, online and printable submission forms as well as frequently asked questions can all be found at kaipara.govt.nz/haveyoursay Come and talk to us:
• Saturday 30 November Mangawhai Community Market
• Saturday 7 December Dargaville Christmas market
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Pre-Christmas charity sale
u by Paul Campbell
Christmas is coming, and with it the chances of finding an antique or collectable item under the decorative tree, with a large-scale sale of good things set for the Maungatūroto Country Club on Saturday, November 23.
The Den in nearby Bickerstaffe Road is staging its pre-season sale as it continues to find owners for pre-loved collectables, furniture, paintings and crockery, and put the money earned from its sales back into the wider community to support health and wellbeing.
“Recently, that has included the rescue chopper, the Coastguard and Hospice, among many other donations,” says Den founder Albie Paton. “We have been able to support anything from major fundraisers like the local dementia unit down to individuals that have needed a helping hand.”
The sale will run from 9.30 am to 3pm, and Eftpos, food and refreshments will be available.
Equity for education
u by Amy Fifita
Ruawai Primary School is expected to have some improvements, after principal Ester Rodrigues attended a programme in Finland to experience and learn from its worldclass education system.
“Their view of education reminds me a lot of our philosophy in New Zealand, specifically from the Māori perspective. For them, wellbeing comes first, and they have a holistic approach,” said principal Rodrigues.
Finland’s approach to education has ranked in the top 10, with students performing well despite social background. Neurodivergent children are identified before they reach school age and given individualised programmes to help them thrive.
“In Finland, equity is not just an ideal. It is woven into the fabric of the country’s social systems. Health, wellbeing and education start long before a child sets foot in school beginning in the mother’s womb.”
The Saturday sale will also offer holiday opportunities with tents and fishing gear, not to mention books for a beachside read, among the goodies.
“Kitchenware, tools, bric-a-brac and old and not-so-old offerings for everyone,” says Albie. “It’s a great chance to find something perhaps unique as a Christmas gift, too.”
”I might add to that in the days from now up until Friday, December 20, we will be staging our annual Fun Twilight Bowls at the Country Club from 5.30pm onwards. Make up your own teams or we can fit you into one.”
The entry is $2 a person for each night, with drawn prizes, and the country club kitchen will be open. Contact Patsy on 027 474 3460 or Albie at 027 494 9448. ¢
Kaipara Kōrero
Council services during holiday period
Summer holidays are fast approaching. During this time critical council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.
Building inspections Our last inspection day is Friday 20 December. Inspections start again Monday 6 January 2025.
Building and resource consents Consent processing pauses at 4.30 pm on Thursday 19 December and resumes Friday 10 January 2025. Consent applications received after Monday 25 November may not be completed before the holidays.
RMA The period from 20 December to 10 January doesn’t count as ‘working days’ for RMA timeframes, so processing will resume 11 January for any applications submitted just before the break.
LIMs and LGOIMAs The close-down period for LIMs and LGOIMAs runs from Friday 20 December 2024, to Friday 10 January 2025. Regular processing resumes Monday 13 January.
Alcohol licensing Processing stops Thursday 19 December 2024 and resumes Thursday 16 January 2025.
Information on rubbish and recycling services over the holiday period will be included in the next issue.
While Ester can’t bring the Finland education system to New Zealand, there are aspects she would like to adopt at Ruawai Primary School.
“I want to develop a relationship with outside agencies like social workers, nurses and psychologists working together, instead of dictating how things should be done. I trust my
News from Kaipara
Council meetings
teachers are doing a good job, but think with support, we can go beyond that.
“I have spoken to the board about the school providing its own kai, and would like a dining room with chairs and tables and offer healthy meals made with love. The dining room can also be used for community gatherings or a place to teach students cooking.” ¢
Economic Development Committee Briefing, 1.30pm Wed 20 Nov, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
Raupo Drainage Committee, 10am Thur 21 Nov, Ruawai
Tokatoka War Memorial Hall, 25 Ruawai Wharf Road, Ruawai
Taharoa Domain Governance Committee, 11am Tues 26 Nov, Lake Waikare Centre, Taharoa Domain
Council Meeting, 10am Wed 27 Nov, Sportsville DargavilleMemorial Park, Dargaville and on YouTube
Audit, Risk and Finance Committee, 9.30am Thur 28 Nov, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
Council Briefing, 9.30am Wed 4 Dec, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on youtube.
Local sponsors sought for summer bus service
The Mangawhai summer bus is back and could be better than ever this season. For the first time, we’re seeking local sponsors to enable the bus to run for longer and later.
Sponsorship packages start at $1,500 and expressions of interest are welcomed via the KDC website. Want to know more? Visit kaipara.govt.nz/summerbus
District Council
p Albie Paton has furniture for festive fundraising sale
p Ruawai Primary School principal Ester Rodrigues went to Finland to learn more about how to provide the best education for local students
Gang insignia outlawed in public Gold clam fighting fund
u by Andy Bryenton
Police are set to begin enforcement of a controversial new law designed to reduce the visibility and psychological impact of gangs deemed criminal by the government.
From November 21, police will enforce the nationwide law created with the adoption of the 2024 Gangs Act. This will make it illegal to display the insignia of 35 specific gangs and gives police officers powers to stop those symbols being displayed.
‘The purpose of the legislation is to reduce the ability of gangs to operate and to cause fear, intimidation and disruption to the public,’ says the official document, which sets out the new rules.
It will become illegal to wear gang insignia, especially the iconic leather jacket with club ‘colours’ or heraldry, and ‘rockers’, the curved panels, which denote chapter and location of a person’s affiliation, in public. This includes private properties open to the public like libraries, schools, sports fields, shops and restaurants. Insignia are also not allowed to be displayed on vehicles.
Police will issue dispersal notices to break up gatherings of people wearing gang insignia, or potentially, even prohibit a person from owning any gang regalia at all, even for private use.
Gangs included in the list range from old-established motorcycle fraternities
u by Andy Bryenton
The Northland Regional Council has voted to approve the expenditure of up to $160,000 to keep the invasive gold clam out of Kai Iwi Lakes.
“Biosecurity New Zealand leads a national response for the freshwater gold clam, and extensive surveillance of rivers and lakes in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, as well as nationally, has not yet shown the presence of freshwater clams outside the two known locations,” said NRC biosecurity general manager Don McKenzie.
such as the Hells Angels MC to cultural imports from the US such as the Crips. Opponents of the act cite the complexity of the coded, often cryptic insignia and colours used by those in gang life to identify their allegiances. Some of these signifiers, such as the wearing of all-red or all-blue clothes, the significance of certain numbers, or the attire of certain sports teams, may prove unenforceable. ¢
Mayor’s Message
Greetings,
I am often asked about whether there is a disparity between what we spend in Dargaville and Mangawhai, our two largest towns in Kaipara. Earlier this month I met with a group of Dargaville business owners and we talked about that.
Taking a balanced view across the district does not mean we spend the same amount of money in every ward. We need to look at the needs, the opportunities, and what funding is available to be able to make decisions.
Which is why, over the next three years we have planned to spend more on capital projects in Mangawhai than in Dargaville. There is important context to that.
Currently there is a much higher rate of growth in Mangawhai than in Dargaville, especially around the outer edges of Mangawhai. It hasn’t always been that way. In the past Dargaville was the biggest town in the district and so most of council spending on infrastructure, parks and libraries was invested there.
With growth comes greater need. When a town grows, the facilities and infrastructure need to keep up. Fifteen years ago Mangawhai was a seaside bach town with basic facilities. Now we are in catch-up mode to add footpaths in high traffic areas, parks, stormwater, public toilets and expand the wastewater system so that infrastructure can keep pace with population growth.
You’ll be aware we have just partially staffed the Mangawhai library, which is something Dargaville has had for years.
When a town is developed, developers must make a contribution to reserves and infrastructure. Contributions must be spent predominantly in the area they are raised to meet the needs of the growth – that’s how we had funding to purchase the land for Urlich Park. The money used had to be spent on reserves in the Mangawhai area. Development contributions have also been supporting much-needed infrastructure improvements in Mangawhai. Recently Dargaville hasn’t had as much growth but it is coming.
I know some believe Dargaville ratepayers are funding growth and new infrastructure in Mangawhai. That’s not true – in fact it’s the opposite. The reality is that higher property values and higher population means a greater proportion of our rates are raised in Mangawhai. Our towns are at different stages of the infrastructure lifecycle. When a town grows we need to provide new, additional services. In Dargaville we are looking to replace aging infrastructure – increasing resilience of what we have. We spend more on maintaining facilities in Dargaville, like replacing pipes, maintaining wastewater ponds than we do in Mangawhai. These things are much less visible. There are some great future opportunities for Kaipara, and especially Dargaville, that have
“However, the risk of transfer by boats and other watercraft beyond the containment zone and into Northland lakes remains a possibility. A proactive campaign over summer will build awareness amongst water users and provide further data on the risks that visitors pose.”
The contamination threat led to a major debate on how to protect the dune lakes last summer. Some Kaipara District councillors advocated for a boat ban, while others opted for a campaign of monitoring, public education and the installation of wash-down stations for watercraft and equipment.
benefited the area and will continue to benefit locals in the future.
We access government funding for many of our projects. Over the last five years government funding has supported the following projects: Kaipara Kai; sealing 10km of Pouto Road and remediating unsealed roads; three wharves –Dargaville and Pahi wharf pontoon and wharf upgrades, and the new wharf at Pouto; public toilets in Pahi, Baylys Beach, Maungaturoto, Taharoa Domain, Mangawhai to name a few; Baylys Beach boardwalk and boardwalk extension; first stage of the Kaihu Valley Trail; Mangawhai shared path; and a number of stopbanks and floodgates; six projects to increase Dargaville storm resilience (Awakino railway embankment, Beach Road culvert, Dargaville wastewater treatment plant bund raising, Awakino River mouth cleaning, and Dargaville floodwall stopbank repairs). Council also contributed to some of these projects.
Much of this investment has been to support the development and resilience of the western side of the district.
With recent private plan changes accepted into the operative District Plan, and new developments proposed for Dargaville, more local funding will be available to fund recreation and infrastructure in the local areas. The other opportunity I want to raise is contestable funding. In addition to our community grants, 10% of reserve contribution
“Should freshwater gold clam establish and spread in any of the waterbodies, they would impact on the lakes’ biodiversity and cultural values. Previous advice from Te Roroa and Te Kuihi hapū is that they fully support any risk reduction actions that will prevent freshwater gold clam entering the lake,” said Mr McKenzie. This would include up to $100,000 to pay rangers from Te Roroa and Te Kuihi, $30,000 for scientific surveillance equipment, $15,000 for an awareness campaign, and a further $15,000 for wash-down stations and consumables. ¢
funding from across the district – up to a level of $200,000 per year – is contestable. That means community groups, organisations and initiatives can apply for it from anywhere in the district.
Lastly I also want to speak on the Kauri Coast Community Pool, which some people have raised with me recently. It is owned and operated by Sport Northland, not KDC. Council supports Sport Northland with an annual pool grant (around $360,000+GST), paid from general rates collected across the whole district. The grant is set to expire in June 2025. We will discuss a preferred future ownership model and funding options in an upcoming council meeting.
When elected members start in their roles they take a formal oath to serve Kaipara District as a whole and not simply serve the wards they were elected into. There are always tough decisions to make, and not everyone will agree with what we decide, but we do take that oath seriously and consider the entire district with every decision.
Mayor Craig Jepson Kaipara District
p Northland’s top police officer, Maria Nordstrom, says that the initial focus of police around gang patch bans will be on engaging with the community
p A second summer of vigilance has been approved for funding by a vote of the NRC, helping protect Kai Iwi Lakes from the invasive gold clam
Generosity grants happiness
u by Amy
Fifita
Sue MacKay is taking up the challenge again to provide Christmas gifts for children in low-income families in Kaipara and Whangārei.
Last year, Sue took charge of the appeal and gave presents and fun experiences to more than 250 children. Presents were stored and sorted in a room at Farm Source Whangārei before being delivered by the fire brigade.
“We have changed the name to Christmas for the Kids. Last year, we received bigger gifts, so we took out the shoebox requirement, opening it up to a better array of offerings,” said Sue.
“This year is probably tougher for families with the price of food, power and other expenses. Now, we’re up to Christmas and have the extra pressure to make it special for the children.”
Like 2023, people can offer their time or an experience like the use of a pony for a day or a trip on your fishing boat. Toys and other items are accepted, too.
“Sometimes children want to include mum or dad in their experiences, so they can have fun with their whānau. Another idea is to make personalised pillow slips with the children’s names on them.”
Drop-off points this year are Farm Source in Whangārei and Dargaville, Ōtamatea Community Services in Maungatūroto, Ray White Whangārei and
David’s Pharmacy in Te Kamo. The cutoff date to donate gifts and nominate families is Friday, December 13.
“It is a big job to get them wrapped and packaged, so any volunteers would be gratefully received. Contact me at shoeboxnorthland@hotmail.com.” ¢
A new kind of walk in the park
u by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville’s Harding Park governance committee has been presented with a novel idea by the town’s librarians — a permanent StoryWalk meandering through the hilltop park.
Delegates at last week’s Harding Park committee meeting heard about the proposal to erect a series of steel and perspex panels on a trail around the park, which would encourage families to walk and read at the same time. A 17-board path is proposed, with Kaipara Libraries volunteering to cover the cost of the storyboards, posts and installation.
‘Dargaville Library first launched the StoryWalk in April 2019,’ said Dargaville Libraries in its formal presentation of the proposal.
‘Currently, the library offers a popup StoryWalk during school holidays by displaying the book pages in the windows of businesses around the block where the library is currently situated. Paparoa, Maungatūroto and Mangawhai have featured StoryWalks over some school holidays.
‘On a few occasions, wooden storyboards have been used in the Taha Awa Riverside Gardens. In early 2023, the storyboards were used at the Kaiwaka Sports Association during the school holidays.’
Members of the committee agreed that the planned walk, which will feature an as-yet undecided picture book suitable for young children, was a good idea. The addition of a free, fun, family-focussed activity within the boundaries of Harding Park was a concept met with enthusiasm. A map presented to the meeting shows a proposed route that would run from the mountain bike trail staging area, around the back of the Heritage Machinery Club, and through the gumdiggers’ village opposite the museum, to a spot near the Rainbow Warrior masts. More detailed planning for implementation will occur in the coming months. ¢
p Children were given gifts delivered by fire engines last Christmas
p A map showing, in blue, the proposed route of the Harding Park StoryWalk
A lifetime of dance Funding for centre needs
u by Amy Fifita
German-born dancer Angela Machray has started doing dance classes at the Mangawhai Community Hall every Tuesday from 6.45pm to 8pm.
After spending two decades in Majorca, Angela and her husband Roy Machray came to New Zealand.
“I am from Hamburg in North Germany, and studied sport and dance earlier in life. My husband, Roy, is a Kiwi and he wanted to return to New Zealand, and I have lived here for two years,” said Angela.
While in New Zealand, Angela began learning how to line dance, a new experience for her that she enjoyed. It was there that women from the class encouraged her to start a different class for dances she knew like salsa, jazz and Latin.
“I do choreography that everyone can follow. It helps improve coordination and awareness of space and rhythm.
“We have learned the beach wedding dance from The Perfect Couple to Criminals by Meghan Trainor. We are thinking of doing it on the beach this summer.”
Angela teaches a combination of dance styles. Sessions finish for the year at the end of November and start again in January. For more information, express your interest on the Mangawhai Dancers’ Facebook page or contact Angela on 021 246 4740.
“We are also doing a Dance Fit workshop on Saturday, November 30, from 3pm to 6pm (with a break) at the Mangawhai Community Hall.” ¢
u by Amy Fifita
Event organiser Brooke Sands is helping make the Tomarata Playcentre Fundraising Market Day come to life.
“Earlier this year, I started taking my son to the Playcentre because he is an only child, and there is a combination of age groups for him to interact and play with,” said Brooke.
“Being child-led, I enjoy doing what the children want and have fun. The grounds are cool, and it has a wonderful, homely vibe with many nice families.”
The market day is on Sunday, December 8, from 9am to 1pm at the Forest Reserve Hall, 619 School Road, Tomarata.
“Last year, they did a sausage sizzle at Bunnings Warehouse, but this year, we are hoping to raise more funds to go towards a $5,000 bark top-up for the playground. Part of the playground can’t be used because the bark is too low, and we are also trying to get our kitchen redone.”
Various stallholders will be there, each donating $20 for a spot and they
can keep their profits. Playcentre will be hosting a stall of pre-loved items and home baking donated by centre families.
If anyone is interested in having a stall or sponsoring the event, contact Brooke on 021 046 1185.
“We are happy to accept anything from second-hand goods to plants to handmade items. We also have some excellent raffles from people in the community who have been very generous.
“Playcentre is also having a sausage sizzle with provisions donated by the Wellsford Butcher (sausages) and the top Four Square (condiments).” ¢
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p Angela’s dance class has grown from the women she met at line dancing to a troupe of about 30 participants
p Kade, Cooper, Devin, Mahina and Cruz playing on the Playcentre playground
Wastewater plan earns award
u by Andy Bryenton
A paper outlining upgrades to the Mangawhai wastewater scheme, which will deliver more capacity while slashing operating costs by 30 per cent, has won a major national award for excellence in planning.
With infrastructure in the public eye following major changes to water services under the coalition government, ensuring that plans to upgrade Kaipara water amenities are smart, cost-effective and sound is a particular focus for council staff.
A team was assembled to plan the best way to upgrade the Mangawhai wastewater plant to account for population growth. Their jointly authored paper impressed the panel at this year’s Water NZ conference, a gathering of experts.
The paper was co-authored by KDC general manager Anin Nama, with Craig White and Liam Tamplin from Beca Hunter H2O, Clinton Cantrell of SCO Consulting, and Terry Roche and Aidan van Rysewyk from Downer. Aidan and Terry both worked at the Mangawhai wastewater treatment plant, with Terry managing the plant for 15 years until retiring recently.
“The paper exemplifies innovation and out-of-the-box thinking while efficiently
achieving the best outcomes for the community. This paper showcases a visionary approach to addressing the challenges faced by Mangawhai’s wastewater treatment system in a hightourist area,” said Water NZ judges.
“I am extremely proud that the work of our staff, team of technical experts and our contractors has been recognised on a national stage,” said KDC CEO Jason Marris.
With better infrastructure planning, getting the most out of existing systems, council engineers can save money, which directly translates to more affordable rates. ¢
A daring life at sea
u by Andy Bryenton
Kaipara maritime historian and author Don Armitage has written 14 books about the ships, captains and big personalities of Northland’s waterways and oceans, but his 15th, a biography named for Donald McInnes, has a special link to Mangawhai.
Don has worked extensively with the Daring restoration project, adding his expertise in research to efforts to uncover the sailing ship’s secrets. Delving into history, he has written a biography of the man who built the Daring, detailing along the way a chronicle of hardship, adventure, sea voyages and triumph over adversity.
“Donald McInnes was many things, as well as being the master shipbuilder who oversaw the construction of the Daring in 1876,” says Don. “He was one of the Scots who came to Waipu from Nova Scotia, a fluent Gaelic speaker, and an apprentice from the age of 12.
“His construction of the Daring, using kauri and pōhutukawa, gives us an insight into history and the techniques of the best shipbuilders of the era.”
Donald came to New Zealand aboard the Breadalbane, one of the legendary six ships that brought
the Scots’ diaspora to Waipu and east Kaipara. He arrived in 1858, and he and his fellow shipwrights soon gained a reputation for their skills, dominating the industry. Donald’s legacy spanned the end of the age of sail and his last vessel, the Tangihua, was a steamer.
Don Armitage will host two free talks, where he’ll entertain guests with maritime tales from Mr McInnes’ life story. The first will take place at the Lighthouse Function Centre in Dargaville on Tuesday, November 26, at 1.30pm. The second will be at the Mangawhai Club, from 1pm on Saturday, November 30. Everyone is welcome to attend. ¢
p Clint Cantrell from SCO Consulting and Anin Nama (holding the Water NZ award), mayor Craig Jepson and Jason Marris
p The story of the Daring has been expanded, with the interesting history of the vessel’s builder exposed in a new book
Tern’s passionate new supporters
u by Andy Bryenton
The diminutive tara iti (fairy tern) has received some heavyweight support in the quest to fund its survival, with the New Zealand Nature Fund adopting the endangered bird as one of its priority projects.
The New Zealand Nature Fund (NZNF) is a not-for-profit charity, which raises funds from philanthropists, and has contributed millions to environmental causes in the past 25 years. It chooses which causes to promote, and this year, the fairy tern is in a select group of three, with a funding goal of $1.57 million in sight.
The money will be used to set up new breeding sites and expand the predatorfree zone in which the terns can nest, as well as bolstering scientific surveys to better understand the species.
The Department of Conservation has teamed up with the NZNF to create opportunities for donors and philanthropists to support the cause.
“New Zealand’s unique biodiversity is in trouble with more than 4,000 native species threatened or at risk of extinction, so we’re innovating to get action for nature,” says DOC director-general of public affairs Sia Aston.
“There are passionate people in New Zealand and overseas who want to make a difference for nature, and we’re making it easier for them to contribute.
“By partnering with NZ Nature Fund, we’re creating an innovative way for
others to invest in critical conservation work and help secure the future of these special plants and animals, through the NZ Nature Fund and DOC websites.”
The choice of the tara iti as a priority species to support was a simple one for DOC and the NZNF. Only 35 of these shorebirds are left in the wild, and while recent advances in controlled hatching have proven fruitful, there’s a lot of work to do to save the species from extinction.
One of the biggest reasons that the fairy tern survives is the hard work put in by Mangawhai locals, who took the initiative in pest control and generating public awareness.
“We are in an urgent fight against time, and our most critically endangered species need help right now. This helps DOC to build awareness about where the effort is urgently needed, while also enabling donors of every size to participate and make a difference,” says NZNF founding trustee and former conservation minister, Denis Marshall.
You can find out more, or donate to the project by visiting nznaturefund.org/ projects/tara-iti. ¢
p The tara iti or fairy tern has received a major boost in support thanks to the New Zealand Nature Fund
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Getting to grips with six-wheel drive
u by Andy Bryenton
Can-Am offers a six-wheeled answer to the question of heavy off-road transport, but does the addition of more power and load space mean less mobility?
With a massive 1.37-metre by 1.82-metre flat deck bed and 1,360kg of towing capacity, the Defender 6x6 DPS is an imposing beast, with room for three burly blokes up front. It would need this space, and all of its 82 horsepower to tackle the challenge we’d set. That’s because the testing ground for Can-Am’s
big six was to be one of the biggest offroad motorbike events in Northland, the 30-kilometre Tangiteroria Trail Ride.
The ride attracts hundreds of motorcycles and quads, most of them tuned and fettled to handle ridges, hills, mud bogs, jumps and chicanes. Notably, it’s not in a forest, but rambles across farmland, making it a perfect simulacrum of the kind of terrain a Kiwi farmer might ask the big Can-Am to tackle.
The test was easy. With one of the seasoned race marshals on board, we’d have to go where the bikes did, and follow them around the course. Could the 976cc V-twin heart of the Defender 6x6 DPS help it battle through, or would two-wheeled agility find places where the big machine couldn’t follow?
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The first thing that we noticed was the ride. Those big tyres and long-travelling suspension ironed up the bumps, which were visibly giving some bikers a shuddering, juddering time. Coming down hills the Can-Am was measured and never slid out of line, and going up, it grabbed on with all six wheels and hauled. The added traction of two extra driving wheels conquered the muddy conditions even when some rain began to fall mid-course,
p The Can-Am Defender 6x6 DPS was tested to see if it could tackle a motorcycle off-road trail, and it excelled and while some of the trickier corners and deeper bogs unseated a few riders, the Can-Am soldiered on.
On a wide-open course like this, with no pinch-points that could slow down a side-by-side and give the edge to a bike, it was incredible to witness just how the big Defender went wherever it needed to. It even seemed calm and composed going uphill in a full six-wheeled drift. On steeply
angled banks, the extra weight, length and grip inspired confidence.
The end result was a total success. The Can-Am 6x6 proved to be the perfect marshal’s vehicle, with enough space to rescue stuck bikers and the agility to reach them, anywhere on the track. That means it’s a solid choice for farmers who want to go anywhere and carry more tools and gear to use when they get there. ¢
Plug-in Ranger ready to roll
u by Andy Bryenton
Ford’s Ranger ute, in its many variants, has been a firm favourite in New Zealand for two decades, regularly scooping top accolades and topping the sales charts.
The shift toward electrification largely passed by the big four-door ute, barring, of course, the controversy stirred when a tax was levied on such vehicles by the previous Labour government. The protests, which followed, showed how much farmers and tradies loved their trucks, and highlighted a gap in the market for an electrified option.
One answer came from freshly-minted US government efficiency czar Elon Musk and his oddly proportioned flying wedge, the Cybertruck. Others leaned away from aesthetic futurism, and Ford brought out the F150 Lightning, a big beast that didn’t ignite the same kind of passion as the Ranger in New Zealand. It might be that the US market likes a bigger ute than we do, after all. Then came the good news, bad news combo we’d been waiting for. Electric utes were just around the corner, but they would be hit with road user charges. Now, there’s the announcement that Ford has added electricity to the Ranger.
It’s not a fully electric ute, but it is a plugin hybrid, or PHEV. That means a lower RUC bill, and a lot less fuel expenditure, too. Doing the maths, it balances out nicely, and this is not a monstrous big freeway cruiser like the F150, either. It’s a proper Ranger, with the amenities, driving manners, footprint and utility people here have come to appreciate.
“The Ranger PHEV delivers the benefits of electrification together with the hardworking performance that has built Ranger a loyal customer base in New Zealand
and Australia. We ensured our first PHEV pickup would be a hugely capable tool for work and off-roading, as well as a smart vehicle with the tech, connectivity and EVonly capability for family life,” said Ford Australia and New Zealand president and CEO Andrew Birkic.
That means not giving up any of the towing power or load-carrying ability farmers and tradies demand, while still using electricity to cut down on running costs. To do this, Ford built a whole new drivetrain for the Ranger PHEV, combining a 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with a 75kW electric motor and an 11.8kWh battery. This means up to 45 kilometres on electric power alone, around town, and ample get-up-and-go on the highway.
The addition of a striking Stormtrak special edition just makes this a more enticing option; a balance of economy and power. Think of this, then, as a sugar-free cola that tastes as good as the original. Better for you, but not in any way a compromise. ¢
p Ford has jumped into electrification with a plug-in hybrid Ranger, but it’s not the company’s first foray into voltage
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November
Ruawai Fun Run, Walk, or Cycle — 16 November. Registrations open 8am, cycles start 9am, run walk/ buggies start 9.30am. Adults $10, Children 13 or under $5, Family 2 Adults and 3 Children $25. Enquiries contact Beverley Pullar ruawai.treasurer@ lionsclub.org.nz or phone 027 300 3580. Funds for the Northland Emergency Services Trust.
Retain, Recruit or Secure Residency? — With Cameron Gray from VisaAide. Free webinar for employers. Tuesday 19 November 12–12.45pm. Virtual event presented by People Inc, bookings through Eventbrite.
8 Steps to a Valuable Business — Free Workshop with Susan Cooney of Oxygen8, 21 November, 9.30am–12.30pm. RSVP info@dcdb.nz or phone 09 439 0464.
Learn about SCAMS from ASB — 21 November, 10.30am at the Kiosk at Sportsville, Memorial Park. Organised by the Kauri Coast Justice of the Peace Committee. For info call Sara Ball 021 077 4947. Circus Kumarani AGM — Calling for new board members. A light lunch provided, 23rd November 11am–2pm. 242 Pouto Road, Dargaville. Baylys Beach Junior Surf Programme — Sign up day & activities. Sunday 24th November, ages 5–13 years. Bill Hyland Community Centre, 52 Sea View Rd, Baylys Beach.
IRD Clinic – Heartland Services — 28 November, 10–2.30, by appointment only. Bookings essential. Call or text to book on 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009. Whānau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc Open Day — 30 November, 9am–3.30pm, gold coin entry. Sausage sizzle, raffles, face painting, scavenger hunt.
December
A Time to Remember — Community ceremony to honour the memory of loved ones. 5th December, 5–6pm at Memorial Park Kiosk (next to Sportsville). Enquiries / RSVP 09 439 3330 opt 4. Dargaville Christmas Parade and Market — 7th December. Market opens at 10am, parade starts at noon. Float entry forms available at Dargaville Post Shop, Century 21 Real Estate, Boarding House Antiques and DCDB office.
Markets
Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.
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 8th December.
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, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.
Clubs/Organisations
57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings
Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday
7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.
Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.
Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–
7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.
Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — 2nd Monday of each month. Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.
Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info.
Carers of Tamariki Kaipara – Whānau Focus — First Tuesday of every month except January, 10.30, come and make connections with people who are looking after Tamariki. Any enquiries call or text 021 973 871.
Chess Club — All welcome, Wednesdays 6.30pm Dargaville, gold coin donation. Phone Stephen 09 439 8819.
Circus Kumarani All Ages Circus Class — Term 4. Come along and learn some circus, casual or full term. 15 Onslow St, Dargaville, Tuesdays 3.45–4.45pm; and Paparoa Memorial Hall, Thursdays 4–5pm. www. circuskumarani.co.nz/classes.
Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).
Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.
Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.
Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.
Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.
Dargaville Floral Art Club — 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.
Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian or Barbara 09 439 5959.
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 Medieval Combat Club — Wednesday each week 6.30–8.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road. $15 per lesson. Equipment provided. Contact Kurt 022 622 7809.
Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.
Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.
Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.
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Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone
Johnnita 027 296 5889.
Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, Hokianga Road, upstairs above the cinema.
Dargaville Women’s Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino Road & Normanby Street, Dargaville. Contact Michelle 09 439 2930.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.
Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434.
JP Service — Every Thursday at the Whanau Focus Office, 12–1pm, walk in only. Call or drop in for enquiries 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.
Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street.
Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.
Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.
Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.
Line dancing group for beginners — every Monday night 5.30pm–7.30pm at Dargaville Dalmatian Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.
Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.
Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937.
Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055. Maungaturoto Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month. Winter we use the Centennial Hall in Maungaturoto. Other months we visit beautiful gardens in the area. New members welcome. Small annual fee of $15 to join — first 3 visits FREE. Please contact Gloria 021 100 8153 for more info.
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.
Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. Contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155. NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing. Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm. Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.
Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.
Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.
Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.
Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.
RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.
Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.
Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.
Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.
Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.
Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.
Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455. Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.
TIDE CHART
POUTO POINT
WED 20 2:02am (3.0m) 8:09am (0.6m) 2:28pm (3.1m) 8:41pm (0.8m) THU 21 2:50am (2.9m) 8:55am (0.8m) 3:16pm (3.0m) 9:32pm (0.9m) FRI 22 3:41am (2.7m) 9:45am (0.9m) 4:09pm (2.8m) 10:28pm (1.0m) SAT 23 4:37am (2.6m) 10:40am (1.1m) 5:08pm (2.7m) 11:28pm (1.1m) SUN 24 5:40am (2.6m) 11:43am (1.1m) 6:11pm (2.7m)
MON 25 12:29am (1.1m) 6:45am (2.6m) 12:49pm (1.1m) 7:11pm (2.7m) TUE 26 1:26am (1.0m) 7:45am (2.7m) 1:49pm (1.1m) 8:05pm (2.8m)
MANGAWHAI HEADS
SAT 23 1:44am (2.2m) 7:38am (0.8m) 2:11pm (2.3m) 8:24pm (0.8m) SUN 24 2:38am (2.2m) 8:35am (0.9m) 3:05pm (2.2m) 9:19pm (0.9m) MON 25 3:33am (2.2m) 9:35am (1.0m) 3:58pm (2.2m) 10:12pm (0.9m)
TUE 26 4:31am (2.2m) 10:34am (1.0m) 4:50pm (2.2m) 11:04pm (0.9m)
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PUZZLE TIME
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Ageism (anag)(6) 15 Parent (6) 16 Transporter (7) 19 Bad luck (10)
20 Photographer’s workshop (8)
21 Decrease (5)
24 Vigour (6)
25 Of iron (6)
27 Con man (9)
32 Macabre (8)
33 Quiet! (4,2)
34 Bloodsucking bat (7)
38 Using guns (8)
39 Furrow (6)
40 Notion (4)
41 Pixie-like (5)
42 Giver (5)
45 “Friends, Romans, countrymen, __ __ __ __” (4,2,4,4)
52 Tropical fruit (5)
55 Cake maker (5)
56 Jump (4)
57 Holds firmly (6)
58 Disdain (8)
61 Red in the face (7)
62 Court game (6)
63 Unmarried man (8)
66 Lacking training (9)
68 Customer (6)
69 Gable ornament (6)
73 Great fear (5)
74 Recipe quantity (8)
76 Heat-proofing (10)
81 Able to be read (7)
82 Be frugal (6)
83 Extravagant (6)
84 Coffin stand (4)
85 Dignified and graceful (7)
86 Brawl (4-3-3)
87 Cadet (7) DOWN
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2 Fought against (8)
3 Drop in rank (6)
4 Irreligious (5)
5 Job (4)
6 Wandering (7)
7 Disposition (6)
8 Supportive yell (5)
10 Cheese (4)
11 Hard-wearing (7)
12 Make (6)
17 Lyricist (10)
18 Contact (5)
22 Devoid of (4,4)
23 Composition (5)
24 Pleased (anag)(7)
26 Love god (4)
28 Habitual activity (7)
29 Dog house (6)
30 Desk (6)
31 Snooping (6)
33 Tale (5)
35 Lively dance (5)
36 Settlement (4)
37 Eye droplet (4)
43 Sage (6)
Contact our Care Home Manager, Jill Morris-Ioane 09 439 6367. We look forward to hearing from you.
44 Kilns (5)
46 Smooth (4)
47 Use up (7)
48 Motor (6)
49 Salvo (anag)(5)
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51 Provisions (6)
52 Systematic (10)
53 Senseless (4)
54 Porridge ingredient (7)
59 Office tables (5)
60 Religious image (4)
64 Incline (5)
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68 West Indian beat (7)
70 Trial (6)
71 Business base (6)
72 Day’s end (6)
75 US film award (5)
77 Work of fiction (5)
78 Pluck (5)
79 Narrow valley (4)
80 Dog biter (4)
Sudoku
Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
ACROSS: 1 Spine, 4 Light as a feather, 14 Cater, 15 Solve, 16 Microscope, 17 Ether, 19 Rut, 20 Villain, 21 Betrothal, 22 Regain, 25 Ambiguity, 27 Relief, 28 Bought, 33 Sandcastle, 35 Imp, 36 Jockey, 37 Lava, 39 Cue, 41 Circuit, 42 Tomato, 43 Maternity, 44 Rinse, 45 Employer, 50 Id, 51 Restless, 55 Basin, 58 Spectacle, 59 Swathe, 60 Cuckoos, 61 Emu, 63 Eden, 64 Devout, 65 Lie, 66 Forerunner, 68 Eddies, 69 Renown, 71 Desperado, 76 Writer, 77 Stiffness, 79 Outlook, 81 Loo, 84 Igloo, 85 Afterwards, 86 Orbit, 87 Trait, 88 Grease the wheels, 89 Camel. DOWN: 2 Profit, 3 Navel, 5 Ibis, 6 Harvest, 7 Absorb, 8 Aloft, 9 Eyeball, 10 Twee, 11 Echoed, 12 Stern, 13 Protect, 14 Creator, 18 Similarity, 23 Musty, 24 Welcome, 26 Medical, 27 Ripcord, 29 Granite, 30 Racism, 31 Sitar, 32 Nettle, 34 Eros, 36 Jeans, 38 Abyss, 40 Fret, 45 Ensue, 46 Pretend, 47 Oats, 48 Exceed, 49 Islet, 50 Insulin, 52 Sauerkraut, 53 Likened, 54 Shower, 55 Beloved, 56 Taped, 57 Chef, 62 Props, 67 Deficit, 68 Emulate, 70 Outrage, 72 Enslave, 73 Cellar, 74 Andrew, 75 Docile, 76 Woman, 78 Fetch, 80 Larva, 82 Nova, 83 Idol.
5x5
Insert the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.
KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY
CLASSIFIEDS PHONE
FOR SALE
BROMELIADS, LIRIOPES etc from $3. Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 3pm. Left of Woolworths’ carpark entrance.
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.
TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
CHURCH NOTICES
TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com.
2 BEDROOM Unit for rent, heat pump, carport, $360.00 per week plus bond. Phone 027 249 7527.
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
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
PLUMBING UPGRADES & renovations. Contact James 021 0263 9558, Plumb Hub Northland Ltd. Servicing Hikurangi to Mangawhai.
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.
TRADES & SERVICES
3MM ACM Snowbond caravan/trailer/wet area lining $82.80. Scooters plywood, phone 09 438 6565.
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.
ROOFING REPAIRS. Local to Dargaville area. Phone 027 273 8935.
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.
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.
CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439
PUBLIC NOTICES
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Next concert is the 5th of December 2024, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.
AHIKIWI MARAE Administration Trust, Annual General Meeting to be held on Saturday 7th December 2024, 11 am Ahikiwi Marae, 213 Ahikiwi Road Kaihu. Nga Mihi John Panapa - Chairman Trustee.
CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
Kaipara District Council gives notice that it has approved Private Plan Change 83 Cove
2. Create a Precinct over top of the residentially zoned land with core provisions that protect ecological features, promote high-quality urban design, provide open space and connectivity and, 3. Apply any necessary consequential amendments to the Operative Kaipara District Plan provisions.
The approved Plan Change will become operative on Tuesday 26 November 2024.
The decision on the Plan Change is available for viewing on the Council’s website at www.kaipara.govt.nz/the-rise and the Kaipara District Council offices in Dargaville and Mangawhai.
This notice is given pursuant to Schedule One, Clause 20(2), Resource Management Act 1991.
J Marris, Chief Executive Kaipara District Council
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Radha Kripa Limited of Maungaturoto, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 161-165 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto known as Maungaturoto Four Square
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery Store
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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 after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication of this notice.
Munro Rowena Beryl
Roie passed away peacefully at home in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Much loved by her daughters Wendy, Gayl and Kim, their partners, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Now at rest. A private cremation has been held. Special thanks to much loved friends and neighbours.
Maungaturoto Motorcycles 117 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto P: 09 431 8555
Northland Powersports 15 Rewa Rewa Road, Raumanga, Whangarei P: 09 437 5451
Rouse Motorcycles 1 King Street, Hikurangi, Northland P: 09 4338 471