Kaipara Lifestyler, November 1st, 2022

A promise to serve all of Kaipara

The new administration was welcomed into the Lighthouse Function Centre by Dargaville’s traditional Dalmatian tamburica band. Then the occasion was blessed with an opening karakia by Jack Rudolph. Jason Marris, acting chief executive of the Kaipara District Council, paid his respects to the kaumātua and kuia present, and commended the hosts of what he described as a ‘powerful’ pōwhiri held at Oturei Marae earlier in the day.

As acting CEO, Mr Marris then commenced with the enchainment, officiating the position of mayor. Mr Jepson donned the traditional red and black robes, which hearken back to those of the post-mediaeval Mayors of London. The fur trim, a standard part of the mayoral attire, has been changed for Kaipara. Instead of farmed ermine, it has been replaced with possum, in a nod to the rural heartland of the district.

The mayor was then empowered to call his councillors to the podium, and each member swore a solemn oath to uphold the law and serve the people of Kaipara.

“Voters have rejected Three Waters. Voters have rejected legislation which divides us by race,” said Mayor Jepson, in his opening address. He went on to outline a broad economic policy of fiscal conservatism and attracting population growth.

“Nearly all economic commentators threaten that the global economy is heading into stormy waters. We must meet

this economic challenge by finding cuts in existing budgets. Our population density is too low, and we must attract people, along with their money and their talents.”

Mayor Jepson’s campaign carried this message of economic prudence and spreading the growth of Mangawhai across the whole district. Surveying the representatives of the district’s wards, he indicated that the team he has been given by the electorate inspires confidence.

“I am confident that the councillors elected here today have a diverse range of talents, equal to overcoming these challenges,” Mayor Jepson said. Of those councillors, he chose fellow

Mangawhai-Kaiwaka ward representative Jonathan Larsen as his deputy. Councillor Larsen has ample previous experience in office and served alongside former deputy mayor Anna Curnow during the Smith administration.

After confirming that all members were informed of the laws governing council business, the newly minted governing body went on to set times for their final meetings of 2022. These will take place on November 30 and December 14 in Mangawhai and Dargaville, respectively, carrying on the tradition of rotating meeting venues to cover the geographical width of the district. ¢

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p Councillors Manderson, Williams and Larsen, Mayor Jepson, and Councillors Howard, Wilson-Collins, Lambeth, Nayyar, Vincent

Paniora assemble

Mayor Craig Jepson has been sworn in alongside his council, selecting Jonathan Larsen as his deputy at a ceremony attended by a large public contingent.

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Unifying life energy

 Ming Ming Edgar from Aikido Kaipara and founder of Aikido Gonshinkai Sensei Michael Williams attended the recent National Aikido Goshinkai Seminar 2022 in Australia. The four-day event was held at Tweed Heads in New South Wales and had others from across the continent. He was the only New Zealander and blind person at the event. Aikido Kaipara Sensei Joe Hansen says that people were lining up to engage with him. Ming Ming has been training with the local dojo for five years and has his brown belt.

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Regional council chair makes history Harbour focus for appeal

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Councillor Shortland.

has an extensive curriculum vitae of international-level roles in environmental management.

These include authoring part of the introduction to the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, working with the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and two decades of work alongside the NRC in a planning and regulatory capacity. Ms Shortland also served on the board of the $30 million Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust, a major contributor to the Northland economy.

The NRC’s chair is elected from within the group of councillors chosen by the public, so it is not directly equivalent to

a mayoralty. Council members picked Tui Shortland as chair when another candidate, Joe Carr, respectfully declined the position before the vote. This term’s deputy chair will be Jack Craw.

Councillor Shortland is from Te Haumai in the Bay of Islands and was one of two councillors chosen to represent the newly formed Te Raki Māori constituency. She acknowledges the support and mentoring of her elders in preparation for this role, in which she succeeds previous incumbent Penny Smart, who was also an NRC councillor for Kaipara. ¢

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Waste Management Ltd plans a mega-dump for Auckland’s rubbish that was given resource consent in a split decision by hearing commissioners, which then became subject to a wideranging appeal.

It involves the Fight the Tip protest movement, which spread across the four years of opposition to iwi, councils, DOC, Forest and Bird and other groups and individuals all concerned at the impact on flora and fauna and the dump location in a watershed feeding into the harbour.

They say in the event of flood or leakage from the tip site the effect could devastate the environment. “We are back in court after a long pause in the case while Waste Management carried out iwi consultation,” said FTT executive member, Michelle Carmichael.

“Earlier court sessions made it very apparent that they had years ago failed to do that consultation in

sincerity. There are limited court sessions now available in 2022, so the case will also continue after the first quarter of next year.

“The next two weeks cover ecology, and Fight the Tip has one expert witness who focusses on the effects on the Kaipara Harbour. The bulk of ecology witnesses is being put forward by DOC and Forest and Bird. We wish them all well.” ¢

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p NRC councillors assemble for the first time — Marty Robinson, John Blackwell, Peter-Lucas Jones, Joe Carr, Geoff Crawford, Tui Shortland, Jack Craw, Amy Macdonald, Rick Stolwerk

p Fight the Tip’s Michelle Carmichael

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is high for the event, after two years of Covid related delays pushed the date back to May 2023. Organiser John Pickworth says that the appetite for designers and artists to get involved after this break is high, and the show, as planned, will provide a stunning backdrop for the wearable vision of contestants.

“Terri Donaldson is this year’s creative director, who is tasked with bringing the theme of the show to life, and she will be working closely with contestants to help bring their vision to the stage,” says John.

“With no expense spared on sound design, lighting and three-dimensional digital projection technology from AwhiWorld, the framing of the wearable arts will be amazing. Contestants will enjoy a high level of support to bring their creations into the show.”

The theme of the 2023 Wearable Arts is Down the Rabbit Hole, referencing Lewis Carrol’s classic Alice in Wonderland. However, while this theme ties together the presentation, the wearable arts categories are not tied to the beloved storybook; contestants will still represent either the theme of Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, Our Natural Environment or Avant Garde.

There are limited spaces left for entrants to step up and utilise this theatrical framing and audience interaction to best display their visions.

With many contestants waiting since the onset of Covid lockdowns for the chance to bring their imaginings to life, this is likely to be an exceptional year. Those who wish to know more should visit info@dargavillearts.co.nz to receive an information pack. ¢

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Club organisers say that numbers have doubled since the programme’s inception, which was the brainchild of the Cornerstone Charitable Trust. It’s proven especially popular with parents who must make an early commute to work and can be assured that their children will be well-fed and delivered to class.

“We’ve seen a big jump in numbers, but we have also seen some solid support from local businesses, The Warehouse and Silver Fern Farms,” says breakfast club co-organiser Lorin Hona.

“There is definitely a demand in the community for this kind of community group, and as we expand, I’m certain that other generous people will help us to keep up with demand.”

Parents, too, have given what they can to assist, with things like fresh freerange eggs joining the menu alongside Kiwi classics like Weetbix, toast, Milo, milk, and tinned spaghetti. Boxes of these staples arrive each week from the

programme’s supporters. Recently, The Warehouse donated a brand new fourslice toaster to speed up the breakfast queues. Appropriately, it’s bright red.

The breakfast club meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7am during term time, and it’s free for everyone of school age, from primary through to high school seniors. The venue is Dargaville’s Lighthouse Church, situated on Normanby Street opposite the bowling green. ¢

p Model Clare Mules takes to the runway with Mayhla Howells’ wearable arts creation Te Ikaroa — the Milky Way

p Lorin Hona, Yasmin Bainbridge and Silver Fern Farms representative Cody Finlay with some of the young breakfast club members

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Jobs for Nature success Enjoy fireworks night safely

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The Department of Conservation’s Jobs for Nature programme was rolled out to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on employment and benefit the environment, with many of the 4,000 jobs created landing in Northland. Locally, pest control, reforestation, conservation efforts, riparian planting and support of native species have all benefitted from the $1.2 billion programme.

“Since the programme began in July 2020, more than 2,000km of tracks have been maintained –more than the length of SH1. Seven thousand hectares of riparian planting protecting New Zealand’s waterways has been completed, which is equivalent to 7,000 rugby fields,” Minister of Conservation Poto Williams said.

Here, the Jobs for Nature initiative fits well with existing partnerships forged by DOC and ecological groups. Last year saw a formalised partnership facilitated between DOC and Te Roroa, doubling down on the mahi which has been put in to protect and restore a local taonga, the Waipoua forest. Two entire programmes, Te Toa Whenua and Taiororoa o Waipoua were seeded by this collaboration. Iwi

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“Dargaville has traditionally been a very responsible town with fireworks, though there were some incidents last year,” says volunteer brigade spokesperson Jason Campbell. “We’d ideally like to spend the night at home with our families and not attend any call-outs.”

collaboration to fight kauri dieback has also received a boost.

“Te Roroa and DOC have worked together in the conservation space for a number of years,” said Thomas Hohaia, chair of the Te Roroa Whatu Ora Trust.

“In some respects, the signing of this agreement formalises what we have already been doing for some time.”

Better yet, more than 1,000 people nationwide are in training to join the 4,000 who have received employment via Jobs for Nature. ¢

The call for care comes as fireworks go on sale, and it is doubly important this year due to the date of fireworks night. A weekend date means more people will be tempted to combine fireworks and alcohol, which is never a good idea. It’s also the first fireworks celebration since the end of Covid-19 restrictions, meaning there could be bigger gatherings than in the previous two years.

Fire services recommend five tips to avoid trouble with fireworks. The person lighting and setting up fireworks should be responsible, sober and 18 years old or older. Follow all the instructions on the packaging, and use as directed. Never point fireworks at people, animals or

flammable trees, bushes or structures. Also, it’s advisable to have some safety measures nearby, even if it’s only the garden hose or a bucket of water.

Along with a plea for responsible use of fireworks around people comes a similar warning from animal advocacy groups and farming organisations to keep fireworks away from horses, livestock and pets. Those with companion cats and dogs are advised to keep them indoors on Saturday, November 5 to avoid them being scared or startled by fireworks. ¢

p Jobs for Nature has delivered both conservation outcomes and employment, says Conservation Minister Poto Williams

p Firefighters of the Dargaville brigade put out a blaze; their message for this year’s Guy Fawkes night is ‘be safe, be responsible’

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“The government is entirely responsible for local conditions. This is the government that indemnified the Reserve Bank after its insistence on a dual target helped encourage irresponsible

said ACT Party leader David Seymour.

“The Reserve Bank distorted government policy making by giving it cheap credit; now we are all paying the cost, literally in the rising price of everything.”

Up until the current administration, the single focus of the Reserve Bank had been on stopping runaway inflation. In the 1980s, this economic effect, which saw prices and wages ascend in tandem through a feedback loop, was rampant.

The National Party has also signalled the ‘reset’ of Reserve Bank policy to focus solely on inflation rather than on maximising employment. They have included this in their five-point programme to curb the cost of living crisis assailing New Zealand.

“There’s always a human cost to this sort of economic mismanagement, and sadly we are seeing it play out across New

Zealand households as families decide whether to pay the rent or buy food,” says Mr Seymour.

Is a single-minded focus for the Reserve Bank the key to stopping inflation? ACT says yes, and agrees with National broadly on the need for tax relief as well. In coming the editions, we will look at the views of other parties on how New Zealand can buck international trends and curb inflation for good. ¢

a cultural identity

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“We were allowed to look at the programme by the organisers. There were already Samoan, Fijian, Rarotongan and Tongan items, and we decided to do Tavaloan dance because there weren’t any representatives for that island,” says group organiser Hehenga Anderson.

The group practised for about a month. Dargaville High School members already knew some of the dance from separate performances at the school, while other members were rallied by word of mouth from Ruawai College and Dargaville Intermediate.

“It was exciting for the girls, and they were extremely proud to represent their heritage and cultural identity on that platform in New Zealand. They felt like superstars. There was only one Tuvaluan in the group.”

The group has been recently established, and members descend from various Pacific Island nations.

“Our focus this year is to establish a group in Dargaville because we don’t want our young people to get lost by not doing something productive. We want to encourage them to dig deep into their pacific cultural dances as part of their cultural identity.

“We want to promote and encourage them. People of pacific descent are welcome to join. We practice at the youth space at Oranga Tamariki.”

Hehenga says if youth are interested in joining or if anybody wants the group to perform at functions, give her a call on 029 650 0874. ¢

p Dargaville citizen Ian Hallmond says that he’s feeling ‘deflated’ by constant inflation; fellow citizens interviewed on the street agree that both big businesses and the government shoulder the blame

p Dargaville Pacific Group performers (front) Keleni Paunga (from left) Siulolo Pua, Silau Esau, Margaret Anderson, Alanieta Sekicolo and Sinitalela Ahokava

Supporting mental wellbeing Students rocking it

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“We are putting on a fundraiser because of what Gumboot Friday provides by trying to create strong young people. It strongly aligns with our values. Many children who have come here in the past have been in care or have used counselling. It is something that needs to be more available,” says event organiser Jessica Brennan.

is a free-entry event, but koha is welcome for the family-friendly event. It will have children’s games such as an egg and spoon and sack race. There will be spot prizes and prizes for the first and second place-getters for the sausageeating competition, which starts at about 7pm. It is an alcohol-free event.

Toast from More FM will be hosting the evening. There will be a selection of food and drinks donated from Dargaville Countdown and The Warehouse on sale and trade and craft stalls.

“We have managed to get some sponsorship from local and bigger

businesses. Silver Fern Farms and Mangawhai Meat Shop have donated hundreds and hundreds of sausages. We have a prize pool for first and second”

Jessica says she is incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from sponsors from many local and larger businesses.

“It is a family evening out that everyone can do. There will be a charge for what you can afford for the games. It is creeping up pretty quickly and it has become bigger than I had expected. The interest has been incredible.” ¢

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“We were rocking it, and it felt like we were professionals. We won, and I won the Rocking Drummer award,” says band member Zach Parkinson.

Band members are Jordy Searle, Kaiisha Epere, Lauren Keller, Alexis Keller, Holly Duncan, Zach Parkinson, Jackaiyz Wihongi, Harlen Wilson and Cam Mager.

Together, they brainstormed a band name, inspired by people trying to get into the school music room. In preparation for the competition, the band received guidance from Emily Looker from the musical duo Aro, funded by the New Zealand Music Commission.

“They had a Zoom meeting with professional musician Richard Hammond. He told them that no matter

what, have fun, but there is also hard work involved,” teacher Justine Vallance said.

The school received a $400 Rockshop credit for the win. Band members say they enjoyed the experience of working and creating music together. The nine-member band was put together by teacher Justine Vallance who ran auditions to showcase their skills. ¢

p Event organiser Jessica Brennan with Houdini

p The Band Room Bouncers — (front from left) Kaiisha Epere, Lauren Keller, Alexis Keller, Jackaiyz Wihongi, Cam Mager, (rear from left) Jordy Searle, Holly Duncan, Zach Parkinson and Harlen Wilson

What we value in our work

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Unemployment

This year, the number of people in fulltime employment increased by 3.2 per cent to 2,270,000, while those employed part-time increased by 5.7 per cent to 567,000 people. That means fewer people are unemployed and looking for work. There are now 98,934 people receiving the Jobseeker Work Ready benefit from the government. This figure has not dropped below 100,000 for more than a decade.

It’s also 13,731 fewer than September 2021 figures. Notably, many of these job seekers are, in fact, receiving a benefit to top-up part-time employment, which doesn’t pay enough to subsist on. Add to this the very slow opening of the borders to skilled migrant workers, especially in niche industries, and it’s easy to see why many local businesses are committed to upskilling from within, training apprentices, or attracting staff from their competitors.

The interesting part is not that the old big-business doctrine of staff interchangeability and replaceability has been obliterated, even though a human resources manager who loses skilled

people in this environment is liable to be asked tough questions by the board. The fascinating aspect is that, even during a time of increased living costs, the best way to attract and retain staff seems not to rest on money.

Here’s an example. The recent 2022 Remote Work Report found 48 per cent of employees surveyed said they would consider quitting their job if their employers forced them back into the office full-time. Flexible work and no commute were worth more to them than remuneration. A Harvard Business School study last year revealed that employees value on-the-job training and upskilling more than a pay rise. The number one criteria for a ‘better job’, out of a Leeds University study, post-pandemic, was ‘a harmonious workplace’. A pay rise came in a distant fourth.

Lifestyle is key, and that’s a tasty incentive that Kaipara businesses can offer thanks to their location. Factor in flexible hours to make the most of the northern summer and our outdoor environment, and you have something a city office can’t match. Then again, local

p On-the-job training, the possibility for advancement and a harmonious workplace are all enticing to quality staff, sometimes over and above wage rises

firms are approaching the staffing gridlock from other avenues too. This publication joins many responsible local firms in having an apprentice programme. Yet others offer considerable opportunities for fast advancement or a path to selfmanagement or even succession when older business owners seek retirement. ¢

Dargaville Intermediate School joined with students and parents at Dargaville

School

Calf and

Maungatūroto Primary School had its first full Flower Show and Pet Day in two years. Staff member Kerry Harris says the children had looked forward to it and that the school was a mass of pretty colours from the various flowers.

After students completed their floral arrangements, students showcased their pets, including lambs, goats, calves and chickens, ending with a pet and owner fancy dress parade. ¢

p Marcus Bacica and Erin Bartz with Rosie the calf at Dargaville Primary’s Calf and Pet Day with Dargaville Intermediate School

p Taewa Waata won the Vet Centre Trophy for Lamb Rapport at Maungatūroto Primary

p Adam and Gemma Deroo, Brooklyn and Fynn Perreau, and Becki Lowe around senior champion lamb Blaze at Dargaville Primary School’s event

Quality cuts in a rural setting

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Dargaville’s newest home-kill butcher has location, vocation and determination on his side as he sets out on a new endeavour.

Matthew Rendle has 10 years in the industry behind him as he turns the key on his new premises, situated only five minute’s drive from central Dargaville. However, the Awakino Point property, where he’s converted a large shed into a ‘miniature meatworks’ is surrounded by farmland and birdsong. That’s the difference he says he left the big city to pursue.

“I began in butchery with an afterschool job, cleaning up for a local shop,” he says. “Then I graduated to an apprenticeship through Pak‘nSave supermarkets. Now, I’m ready to go out on my own and put that experience to work, reducing the wait times for home kill in our area.”

Growing up on a small farm made Matthew appreciate the rural life, and when his parents moved to Poutō, he was soon convinced that Kaipara was the place to be. With their support he has transformed a large farm shed from the ground up into a meticulous and modern workspace complete with ranks of stainless steel machinery and large walk-in chillers.

The plan is for customers to be able to bring him sheep and cattle beasts ready to turn into everything from corned

silverside to succulent steaks, and of course, classic Kiwi sausages.

“If you can make a great banger, you have a customer for life,” he says, adding that barbecue and a more cosmopolitan cuisine scene are boosting the demand for boutique-style butchery.

In the future, Matthew has plans to introduce delicatessen-style meat production; a prosciutto slicer sits ready and waiting on the bench to assist. Right

now, beef and lamb are the focus, though pork and maybe game products are future considerations.

With home kill supporting a fresh perspective of hyper-local production and sustainable food cycles on farms and lifestyle blocks, demand for the services of a skilled local butcher is high. Matthew is ready to go right now. When we met to talk for this story, he was gearing up to put his new equipment through its

paces, making a string of fresh sausages for tomorrow’s dinner.

He invites those with their own livestock to give him a call, and discuss their options as we head toward a summer filled with opportunities to barbecue, slow-cook and enjoy some fine cuts of local meat. There’s more information on his website at dargavillehomekill.com.

p Butcher Matthew Rendle is looking forward to a busy season as he opens his new enterprise in Dargaville

A dog’s tail … Boss wants cleer talk ona propitty

The Boss’s gerlfrend Sharlene came over to tha woolshed with a tray of cuppatees and said: “Kua tae ki te wa mo te tii ata.”

“Wot deah?” seda Boss. So did I readas. Well, wot? Is wot eye thort. Eh?

“Just saying time for smoko,” sed Sharlene.

“Humph,” seda Boss. “I no tha TV an’ that are using te reo alla time. But I reckin hear ona farm we better talk like normal so no one like tha Dog makes a mistake, cos he don’t unnerstan’ wot we sayin’. Might cause a problim. I was lookin’ atta TV news, an’ coodin’t unnerstand where a place was cos they didin’t give it tha name ona map wen I was at school. An’ tell ya wot, when I deal wiv the govmint, I’m gonna sign off saying ‘Charles Farmer (English, Danish, a bita French ana tad of Dutch)’, so they know who I come from.”

“Yes, Deah,” sed Sharlene. “Clear communicating is rilly importint.”

Then she pored cuppatees and I got a sneaky biskit she’d baked ina kitchen, an’ she tole Boss she bin ona komputa. She had sum paper an’ red in ger skoolteacher voice:

“The Taxpayers Union man Peter Williams says government’s ‘Future

of Local Government Review Panel’ has released proposals that would fundamentally shift local councils from democratic institutions into unaccountable ‘co-governed’ fiefdoms. Democracy is at stake.”

“Oh, deah,” seda Boss. “We betta have a closer look at that.”

Sharlene agreed, and then she said, “but there’s sum good news too” an’ red more. “Justice Minister Kiri Allan announced the government would be removing the ability for alcohol companies and retailers to challenge a community’s local alcohol policies, an appeals process she said was costing councils and ratepayers “millions” in legal fees.

“Allan said the ‘booze industry’ was blocking communities from making rules to reduce alcohol harm. In Auckland, one local alcohol policy had been in the appeals process for seven years, costing the council more than $1 million, and heading all the way to the Supreme Court.

“There are similar stories in Wellington and Christchurch, where councils have abandoned their efforts to put harm reduction plans in place after facing expensive and lengthy legal opposition,” Allan said, in a statement.

“Well, we shood be blimmin’ glad ter see somethin’ sensibil froma govmint fer a change, instead of all this us and them stuff goin’ on. We are all Kiwis

tergerther in this day an’ age,” seda Boss. “Ina meentime Dog, we betta have a look over tha pāmu.”

I give Boss my sideways best eye dog look. He nose I was borned ona Hawke’s Bay pāmu. But Sharlene hada take a look at her sell phone thingy. She pressed sum buttins. “Oh, she sed, You mean the Farm. Ya shood just say so, Deah.”

Yep, readas. Lika Boss sez, ya don’ wanna get confused an’ make mistakes, eh? Heh heh.

Anyway, cheers — an’ kia ora!

Poll says ‘put limits on carbon forests’

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Federated Farmers have conducted their own extensive research and found that the majority of Kiwis want limits placed on carbon credit

The research commissioned by Federated Farmers (FF) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) found 54 per cent of New Zealanders support a limit on the amount of fossil fuel emissions that can be offset with new pine forests.

That figure covers not just rural citizens but those in large urban centres as well, the demographic most likely to not apprehend the magnitude of the economic crisis that carbon forestation could cause.

Almost two-thirds of Kiwis oppose foreign companies buying New Zealand farms to offset their emissions.

“New Zealand is currently the only country in the world to allow 100 percent offsetting of fossil fuel emissions within the ETS,” said Feds chief executive Andrew Hoggard.

“The European Union only allows 10 per cent and California eight per cent. Clearly, the New Zealand Government hasn’t woken up to this fact. We (FF and B+LNZ) also want to explore the introduction of further changes to the Overseas Investment Office, limits on whole farms being converted into exotics going into the permanent category of the ETS, and changes to the Resource Management Act.”

p Federated Farmers spokesperson Andrew Hoggard and his allies at Beef + Lamb New Zealand have released survey results which show public support for strict limits on carbon afforestation

It comes as another study, by Orme Associates, proves that New Zealand lawmakers have created a loophole that is being exploited to our detriment.

A total of 52,000 hectares of land

was purchased by forestry interests in 2021, a 36 per cent increase from the previous two years and up from 7,000 hectares in 2017. This land, if forested for carbon credits, becomes of no benefit to the local economy. Credits are traded by foreign interests and will often go to offset ongoing foreign pollution, which is therefore disincentivised to stop.

It’s also much more than the 25,000 hectares a year of exotics that the Climate Change Commission has suggested are needed to achieve New Zealand’s climate change objectives.

“The scale of change is far in excess of what is needed, and the Climate Change Commission agrees with us on this. This will have significant long-term implications for rural communities and the wider New Zealand economy,” says B+LNZ CE Sam McIvor.

If limits were emplaced, carbon neutrality could still easily be reached, with forests planted where they could do actual good, for example, on erosionprone sloping land, the site of less than one-fifth of current planting. Opponents of the government’s emissions trading scheme opine that Kiwi farms may already be carbon neutral. Current legislation deliberately leaves out most carbon-

sequestering flora grown on farms from its calculations, which has angered farmers.

“We’re calling on the government to urgently work with us and other groups to develop and implement options before the effects on New Zealand’s food production and its rural communities become much worse,” Mr McIvor said. ¢

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Subdivided into 55 paddocks with three holding paddocks for ease of management, there is a mix of established and newer pastures

cattle which set the platform for this productive farming

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It is complemented with a five bedroom kauri

and an array

including two stand woolshed with plant, impressive set of stock yards and immaculate four and five bay implement sheds. For the avid hunter, nestled in the bush is the Hunters Hut.

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BAYLYS BEACH 58 Sunset Drive

Sunset Oasis

This property is situated at 58 Sunset Drive, Baylys Beach, Dargaville in the popular Sunset Drive subdivision which is a very sought-after area at Baylys Beach. Land size of 637sqm this stunning home was built in 2019 and is a three bedroom, two story home with stunning views of the Tasman Ocean in a quiet cul-de-sac up a private driveway. Open plan living with modern kitchen including a kitchen peninsula flowing into spacious lounge and dining room with spectacular views of the Tasman Ocean and surrounding area. All upstairs from kitchen, lounge and dining leads to a large deck from three French doors, perfect for entertaining with inside outside flow including a shade sail to cover you from the hot summer days. The open plan living area has a heat pump/air conditioning for all year comfort. Downstairs has beautifully polished concrete floors that lead to three bedrooms with wardrobes and spacious modern bathroom with combined toilet, basin, shower and with a separate laundry. All bedrooms have French doors that lead to the lower large deck of the home. The property has good fencing with an area at the rear that is fully secure. There is a large garden shed that can hold all your outside toys and beach accessories.

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BAYLYS BEACH

Picturesque Lifestyle

Great lifestyle living in one of the most sought-after areas of Baylys Beach. 7.3621ha lifestyle property, north facing family home that awaits you with all day sun nestled amongst establish lawns and gardens, the home consists of four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, combined kitchen and dining, separate lounge and two car garaging. Not far from the home is a four bay shed, two bay horse stables and a set of cattle yards. Well fenced property with good shelter, contour is flat to easy rolling, Redhill loam is the soil type, fenced into seven paddocks, very

supply. A truly picturesque setting in one of the most desired locations, our

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Twilight Bowls at Dargaville Bowling Club — 2, 16 and 30 November. Starts 5.45pm $10 pp (includes light meal), full bar available. Teams of Three. Great for family, business house, workplace groups or individuals to be drawn into a team. Casual dress, flat soled shoes and bowls available for use. Contact Ray King 021 337 072 or Ron Bishop 027 535 7214.

Otamatea Repertory Theatre Inc – The Revlon Girl 4 & 5 November at 7.30pm or 6 November at 2pm. $25 per ticket — students, seniors and groups $22.50 each. Contains adult themes and parental discretion is advised. Book at ort.org.nz

Dargaville Bowling Club Quiz Night — 5th November 6.30pm for 7pm. $10 per person, teams are drawn. Limited to 12 tables of six. Mystery prizes, raffles, light supper, bar facilities. Call or text Ron Bishop 027 535 7214 or Lyn Curac 09 439 8954 or Terry Beazley 021 115 4640.

Family Funday at Kai Iwi Lakes — 6th November — book the day — more details to follow.

Dargaville Dalmatian Cultural Club Horse Trek 12th November $40 per adult $20 for under 16 year olds. 10am sharp start. Contact Tamara (via Messenger) at 021 134 4416 or email pixiehorton4@ gmail.com.

Tane Wahine Tu Kaha — 12 November 2022 at Rangitane Hall, Pouto. Fundraiser for Pouto School. Contact Josephine Nathan.

Digital Tools Wananga — Te Ha Oranga 9.30am to 12.30pm on Friday 18 November or book a private class for your marae or whanau. To register contact kanorau@kairaakau.co.nz.

Pouto School Annual Horse Trek — 26 & 27 November — 2 day trek. $250 per rider, $100 per spectator includes meals and entertainment. All inquiries email admin@pouto.school.nz, phone 09 439 5251 or txt inquiries to 027 439 5253.

December

2022 Dargaville Lions Christmas Parade — 3rd December at noon in Victoria Street CBD. Get your float design organised NOW. Registration forms at Dargaville Library and Dargaville Post Shop. Great prizes for $25 entry fee. Theme Storybook Christmas.

Silver Fern Farms Whanau Day — 3rd December at Selwyn Park, Dargaville after the Christmas Parade. Free entry to the Pool and free kai. Lots of fun activities for all the whanau.

Dargaville Museum presents ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Kevin Friedrich Concert — Lighthouse Function Centre, Sunday 4th December 1pm. Adults $20, Children under 15 years free. A family variety holiday show. Tickets available at Dargaville Museum. Phone 09 439 7555.

The Almighty Wild West Fest — 31st December to 1st January — Local live music, car & bike show, bouncy castle & entertainment for the kids PLUS a whole lot

more. West Coast Road, Kaipara. Want to get involved? Call 020 4088 6907.

Markets

Dargaville Twilight Market — Last Friday of each month, 5.30pm–7pm. Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.

Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd 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 — 4th Sunday monthly 12–4pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall.

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 — Every Saturday 12.30pm–3.30pm at Te Kopuru Community Hall.

Club/Organisation

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.

Arapohue Tennis Club — Starts Monday 24th October 6.15pm onwards at A&P Showgrounds. Contact Raewyn 09 439 2152 or Sue 09 439 2154.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 021 153 5674.

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

Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 09 439 1628 for further info.

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

Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesday 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 — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Phyllis 09 439 6681.

Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm–9pm.

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

Dargaville 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 9–4 until Labour Day then 9–5 until Easter. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555.

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.

Grandparents raising grandchildren — First Tuesday of every month except during school holidays. Noon at Whanau focus, Victoria St, Dargaville (next to bakehouse). Contact Sandy dargaville@grg.org.nz or 021 044 6214.

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

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 Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Wednesdays 5.30–7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow St through school terms only. Gold coin donation.

Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557.

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

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 DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each months 12.30–2pm OR attend our monthly meetings on the 4th Sunday of the month from 2pm–4pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.

NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120.

Pono Lodge Yoga — Pono Lodge, 41 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Mondays: Hatha Flow 5.30pm, Yin 7pm. Tuesdays: Body Focus 9.30am. For more info contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page Dargaville Yoga.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344.

SeniorNet Dargaville — Drop-in every Tuesday 10am–2pm (except school holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Rd.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details. Vaccine Passport required.

Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre — Mondays and Fridays. Small class groups. 10am–11am $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.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $7 per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

Sudoku

ACROSS: 1 Annoy, 4 Weather the storm, 14 Alloy, 15 Rugby, 16 Masquerade, 17 Offer, 19 Awl, 20 Neutral, 21 Fire alarm, 22 Stress, 25 Fanatical, 27 Lawyer, 28 Canvas, 33 Anne Boleyn, 35 Toy, 36 Avenue, 37 Grub, 39 Err, 41 Malaria, 42 Hamlet, 43 Put on airs, 44 Tempt, 45 Deceased, 50 Be, 51 Cesspool, 55 Diner, 58 A dog’s life, 59 Ignore, 60 Amplify, 61 Met, 63 Edge, 64 Novice, 65 Tar, 66 Sustenance, 68 Kidney, 69 Pursue, 71 Wrongdoer, 76 Diesel, 77 Defective, 79 Swindle, 81 Cue, 84 Viola, 85 Bear malice, 86 Diary, 87 Amuse, 88 Armed to the teeth, 89 Vesta.

DOWN: 2 Nausea, 3 Orbit, 5 Edam, 6 Tequila, 7 Eleven, 8 Trail, 9 Eyebrow, 10 Tool, 11 Refute, 12 Alias, 13 Cyclops, 14 Arsenal, 18 Lavatories, 23 Eider, 24 Receipt, 26 Average, 27 Layette, 29 Vertigo, 30 Inmate, 31 Stilt, 32 Turtle, 34 Neat, 36 Aroma, 38 Basil, 40 Onus, 45 Drake, 46 Clogged, 47 Also, 48 Editor, 49 Gnome, 50 Brittle, 52 Simmer down, 53 Pulsate, 54 Office, 55 Devious, 56 Snare, 57 Iris, 62 Using, 67 Reserve, 68 Kneecap, 70 Sherbet, 72 Revolve, 73 Devour, 74 Stymie, 75 Claret, 76 Debut, 78 Exact, 80 Naïve, 82 Late, 83 Scot.

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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.

AGM AND ELECTION of Trustees for Waihaua Marae and Te Paeti Urupa

The Dargaville Club Incorporated of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for renewal of a Club licence in respect of the premises situated at 53-55 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as The Dargaville Club

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Club licence

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 1am the following day.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Council Offices at The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the this publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the Kaipara District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

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 only publication of this notice.

The above education trust was established at the direction of the late Mr Charlie Parker, a wellknown and respected local businessman.

The purpose of the trust is to establish and maintain scholarships which will be known as the THELMA AND CHARLIE PARKER SCHOLARSHIPS. Each scholarship is designed to assist any current pupil or pupils of Dargaville High School, who, in the opinion of the trustees, would benefit from further education or study of either tertiary or other nature, or of any recognised course of education or study and who would otherwise be unable to undergo such education or study having regard to the financial resources of that student and/or that student’s immediate family.

The trustees of the trust therefore invite applications for assistance from students of Dargaville High School or from any person on a student’s behalf. Application forms are available from the school office or Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

To enable consideration by the trustees, completed applications must be delivered to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law by 5pm on Friday the 4th November 2022.

Any enquiries should be directed to the High School office or to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

& ANNETTE

Aged Beef Specialists

TOKATOKA

PUBLIC NOTICES

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 3rd November, 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.

AGM MEETING Dargaville Youth Charitable Trust Date: 17th of November 2022 Address: 2 Gordon Street, Dargaville, 0310 Time: 6.00 PM Date: 17th of November 2022.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

COULD A few troubleshooters set up a low-cost field day? Have a full-time live in office there to collect donations, repel vandals etc. Set up permanent exhibits such as a healing garden, composting toilets, solar water pump, tiny houses etc. Hold weekend events such as donkey rides, electric car rides etc. Whangarei may set up their own field days and leave us high & dry if we do nothing - Lance Bullock.

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

RIMA HAIRA AGM 13th November at 1.30pm.

THE ALMIGHTY Wild West Fest New Year’s Eve, West Coast Rd, featuring 12 Daze and many more. $10 tickets available at Central Hotel, B’arch Ware & Kuljish Traders. Kids are free, limited tickets.

The Southern (Te Kopuru) Football Club Inc.

ANNUAL

All enquiries:

To the shareholders of Waipoua 2A1C3. Vanessa Tāne-Hohaia wishes to notify whānau of my intention to submit an application to the Maori Land Court for an ‘Occupation Order’ at Waikara. An information hui

be held at Waikara Marae on November 26th 2022 at 12pm. Zoom will be available. Please email rmjd83@gmail.com for Zoom details before 5pm November 25th

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KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL

NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL

Whangarei,

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Dargaville,

NA33A/82,

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33 Block VI Maungaru

The Record of Title shows the registered proprietor of the Land as DIGBY DESIRE BURDETT or in the alternative DIGBY DIASIR BURDETT. The Councils have the power to

this application because the rates for the Land have not been paid to the Councils for three years or more and the ratepayer for the Land is deceased and has no personal

If you have any interest in the Land or any information that is relevant to the proposed

by the Councils,

contact Lisa Walsh (09) 979 2219,

walsh@brookfields.co.nz, Brookfields, Lawyers, P O Box 240, Auckland.

Private Plan Change PPC81 Dargaville Racecourse

Private Plan Change 81 (PPC81) was lodged on 21 February 2022 by the Dargaville Racing Club Inc.

The Private Plan Change seeks to rezone 47ha within the Operative Kaipara District Plan, contained in Part Lot 37 DP 7811 (NA692/361) and Part Lot 37 DP 27168 (NA689/300) on the corner of State Highway 14 and Awakino Point North Road, Dargaville for the purpose to provide for a viable and sustainable mix of land-uses on the former Racecourse site that complements and supports the growth of Dargaville and includes a variety of residential sites, a neighbourhood centre, light industrial area and public open space.

Submissions have been received by the closing date of 26/27 September 2022 from 18 submitters of which one was a petition. These submissions have now been summarised with the best interpretation of each submission. The submissions can be viewed on the Kaipara District website at www.kaipara.govt.nz/dargavilleracecourse under the Submissions heading at the bottom of the page. The Summary of Submissions can also be viewed in person at the Dargaville and Mangawhai offices and Libraries in the District.

Now is the time to make further submissions in terms of the requirements of the clause 8 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (“the Act”).

Further Submissions

The Council has prepared the Summary of Submissions document to enable persons who may wish to make a further submission to see what the original submitter said in respect of any matter contained in their submissions.

Who can make a Further Submission?

Under the Act, any person can make a further submission if they

• Represent a relevant aspect of the public interest:

• Have an interest in the Proposed Plan Change greater than the interest that the general public has;

• The local authority itself.

What Further Submissions are limited to:

Under the Act a further submission can only be made in SUPPORT or in OPPOSITION of matters raised in the original submissions. No new matters can be raised.

Format of Further Submissions

Further Submissions should be set out in the same format shown on the Kaipara District Council Form 6. Form 6 can also be completed online at www.kaipara.govt.nz/ dargavilleracecourse under the Submissions heading at the bottom of the page. You can upload supporting documentation within that online form if you need to.

How and where to lodge your Further Submission?

Please note that further submissions are open for 10 days to be received by the Kaipara District Council by 5pm on 15 November 2022.

A copy of your further submission must be sent to the original submitter within 5 days of serving the further

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Public notice of application for Club Licence (Sections 100 and 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

THELMA AND CHARLIE PARKER EDUCATION TRUST