Kaipara Lifestyler, November 22nd, 2022

Youth and experience for climate panel

Chopper donations fly in

at the heart of the season

Mayor’s vision for District Plan

New Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson has announced his support for subdivision, easier building rules and a strategy to attract more residents as his council takes control of the formative District Plan.

Caring for the coastline

The mayor’s words came in his summary after a lengthy meeting to get to grips with the District Plan and advance it to the next development phase. They are the continuation of a major theme of his election campaign; the importance

of economic development and growth through less restrictive application of building rules.

“The District Plan is probably our most important policy document, as it determines how land can be subdivided

and used. We have one chance to get this right, and serve the district well for the coming years,” said Mayor Jepson at the recent District Plan briefing.

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p Dargaville Primary School students, including Olivia Macdonald (third from left, middle row), raised a hefty donation for the rescue helicopter’s appeal, and they are not alone in their mission Full story on

Lifetime members honoured

Calf day winners

 Marcus Bacica with his calf Radio, placed in three categories at Dargaville Primary School’s Pet and Calf Day. He won first for beef conformation, second for leading and fifth for rearing. Congratulations to all placeholders. In order of placement, the leading winners were Sam Browning, Marcus Bacica, Evan Browning, Oscar Peake and Lorraine Bacica. For rearing, Evan Browning, Sam Browning, Lorraine Bacica, Peyton Batters and Marcus Bacica. In dairy conformation, Sam Browning, Jane Browning, Peyton Batters, Oscar Peake and Erin Bartz.

Bard day’s night

p The Northern Wairoa RSA gathered to honour two of its long-time members with lifetime memberships, a high honour conferred only on those who have contributed exceptional service to the association. David Fagan (pictured), accepting his certificate from Patrick Smith and Peter Roberts, and fellow RSA member Jim Gould were both inducted into lifetime membership for their stalwart support at a ceremony last Saturday.

p Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been reimagined in a Kiwi setting, and actors are in the dress rehearsal phase of preparation at the Dargaville Little Theatre. Here, director Deborah Steele (in modern dress) helps some of the young cast perfect their lines and delivery for an outdoor performance worthy of the Globe Theatre in Elizabethan days.

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Youth and

for climate panel Funding for environmentalists

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The Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel has been confirmed, setting the standard for other communities to follow in the mission to mitigate climate change.

“The panel is an advisory group that will lead the conversation on how Ruawai will prepare for, and respond to, coastal hazards, flooding and sea level rise,” says Kaipara District Council spokesperson Tash Jennings.

“Panel members are passionate locals from a range of backgrounds and life experiences, including farmers, business owners, educators, long-time residents and youth representatives.”

Ruawai College students Emma Phillips and Tahlia Johnson have been chosen as the youth representatives on the panel, and both come with an academic track record of excellence in science. Emma is this year’s year 12 Dux of Ruawai College, while Tahlia was a head prefect in 2022 and achieved several awards at the school’s recent prize-giving.

“I have seen my parents and grandparents be active in the Ruawai community, and I would like to carry on this tradition of giving back to my local community,” says Tahlia.

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community-based environmental groups have been offered a share of $7.2 million by the Department of Conservation as part of its 2022 community fund.

The scheme aims to help fund grassroots groups working to protect threatened species, both flora and fauna. With natural taonga as big as kauri and as small as pekapeka bats and dune lake galaxiids under local protection in Kaipara, this represents a significant opportunity.

Fellow panellist

brings her wealth of experience in civics to the table as the former deputy mayor of Kaipara. Supported by technical experts, the panel will work to reach a shared understanding of changes in coastal hazards and river flood hazards because of the connection between the Wairoa River and Kaipara Harbour.

The Ruawai Adaptive Pathways project is the first of its kind for Te Tai Tokerau. It will provide a template for other affected communities to follow on beach fronts and riversides across New Zealand. ¢

“This fund recognises that community groups play a vital role in protecting our precious wildlife and places. We need these groups if we’re to turn around the biodiversity crisis,” said DOC spokesperson Meka Whaitiri.

That is good news for the many community-based initiatives seeking to protect and restore the natural environment in Kaipara. Grassroots conservation takes many forms. Groups like the Fairy Tern Trust and Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society protect critically endangered species and their homes. Tangiteroria School won gold in the Northland Environment Awards for its community involvement. Another

award winner was Shane Gould, the Kaipara District Council’s environmental hero of the year. He helps organise the efforts of Pest Free Peninsulas Kaipara. These groups and many others, from the kaitiaki of west coast beaches to the restorers of the kauri forests in the northwest, may all be eligible for a part of this governmental windfall. In addition, DOC offers a share of $2 million for those protecting cultural heritage sites and maintaining visitor access to them.

Applicants can apply via the DOC website, with the cutoff date for this round set for January 31 2023. ¢

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p Ruawai College principal Raleen Harre with newly elected Ruawai Adaptive Pathways panellist Emma Philips; one of 20 locals driving the response to climate change

p Students from Tangiteroria School receive their NRC Environment Award; community conservationists like these are now invited to apply for a share of millions of dollars in funding

Chopper donations fly in

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The Northland Rescue Helicopter Trust’s fundraising campaign for 2022 is off to a great start, with groups across Kaipara and beyond doing their bit for the cause.

Local rugby fans pitched in at the start of the fundraiser in October, raising $15,000 to assist in the mission of keeping the choppers flying.

“It’s important because people like us, in rural communities, all have personal experiences of needing the rescue helicopter,” says Chris Fife, Northland Rugby’s Council of Unions chairman.

With the campaign now in its second month, it’s the turn of golfers. The Northern Wairoa Golf Club has packed out the card for a charity afternoon and dinner on its coastal course.

“In Northland, it’s just such a muchneeded thing,” says co-organiser Hannah Harding. She and her mum Donna Peters and their company U R Covered, are coordinating the event.

“Almost everyone we know has friends, family or colleagues who have needed the assistance of the rescue chopper.”

With several prizes donated, dinner sold out and golfers lining up to tee off with their teams, a large donation for the chopper is assured. Meanwhile,

Dargaville Primary School student

Olivia Macdonald has led the way with her support for the appeal, pledging to cut her hair for the helicopter cause.

Olivia sacrificed her long locks in time for a mufti day and fundraiser last week, where the school gathered close to $700 of donations. All will help keep the trust’s fleet of Sikorsky helicopters flying three life-saving missions a day. ¢

Weaving exhibition a milestone

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Julie Hoeta and her students have covered a lot during 2022, with twin courses teaching the arts of weaving in the tradition of Toi Māori.

In the earlier part of the year, Julie and her class turned the upper floor of the Muddy Waters Gallery into an art space for weaving intricate feather cloaks, while the second half of 2022 was devoted to the art of tukutuku panel weaving. Both styles of creative expression stem from the traditions of Māori art. These classes have encompassed cultural as well as aesthetic learning.

“The tukutuku panels are an example,” says Julie. “There has been a lot to learn both in the technique and in the meaning behind it. The one, which is currently being worked on, is inspired by an existing panel from Oturei Marae. We work with both traditional and contemporary materials.”

Tukutuku panels are a form of art and a record of mythology and history, and their design language varies greatly between different parts of New Zealand. Students learning the art of weaving with Julie work in teams of two, one in front of the panel

frame and one behind, painstakingly bringing the geometric designs to life. Soon, all the work of 2022 will go on display as an exhibition open to the public. From December 8, the Muddy Waters Gallery will host a collection of students’ works featuring both kākahu and tukutuku. It’s a celebration of new skills learned, confidence gained and a visual spectacle. Julie also indicates that 2023 will be a year of further learning and expansion. ¢

Art Awards Correction

A correction to our coverage of the Kaipara Art Awards, the Judges’ Award went to the artwork titled Weather Idol by Clovis Viscoe. “It is a well-accomplished piece,” commented the judges on his work. “It has a pared-down simplicity with beautiful craftsmanship, light-hearted with a serious message.”

MAUNGATUROTO

The Riverview Rest Home and Village was established over twenty-five years ago by the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust (MCCT) to service the Maungaturoto District.

Originally set up as a sixteen-bed Maungaturoto Rest Home. The complex has evolved to include a newly built 14 bed Specialised Dementia Unit. A residential area adjacent to the rest home offers eleven rental units and fourteen ‘own your own’ villas. A medical Centre, operated by Coast to Coast Healthcare, provides convenient onsite care for all residents.

p Iris Moraghan, Julie Hoeta, Merilyn Hunter and Adrianne Manuel with some of the work in progress ahead of December’s exhibition of the weaver’s arts

p Olivia Macdonald before a charity haircut gave her a new style, and the inspiration for her schoolmates to run a helicopter support day in Dargaville

Generosity at the heart of the season March new date for wharf completion

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Dargaville’s Combined Churches Food Bank is working hard as we enter the holiday season, with volunteers preparing for a very busy Christmas.

Since mid-year, the voluntary service has fed 1,183 people, and the demand for parcels has doubled during November. The usual demand this time of year has been exacerbated by rising inflation and living costs.

The struggle is very real, not just for those unemployed, but for a growing number of the working poor, who cannot budget a path out of poverty when shelter, food and amenities exceed incomes.

“Just recently, I’ve had discussions with people who are not sure what to do with the money they do have. For example, they could pay the rent or the mortgage or feed the children,” says Margaret Bishop, long-time food bank volunteer and committee member.

In this climate of despair, the food bank and those who give generously to it offer hope.

“For me, this Christmas, my priority will be to try to ensure people in our

community can be fed while keeping roofs over their heads,” says Margaret.

“It doesn’t matter if you have only a can of beans to spare, or a dollar or two, silverbeet from your garden or simply a smile and a kind word for somebody else.”

She and her colleagues wish to wholeheartedly thank those who donate on a regular basis, from large companies to individuals and families. Donations of food can be dropped off at BP Dargaville, and those who wish to help personally can call Margaret to volunteer on 021 102 1820. ¢

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Delays to Poutō Wharf’s construction have been caused by difficult pile driving conditions, which could only be identified when contractors STF came on-site with their tools.

It had been hoped that the wharf would be ready for anglers, holidaymakers and a season of ‘manu’ bomb dives this Christmas.

“We know the community has been looking forward to a wharf at Poutō for quite some time. Our team and contractors are equally keen and are prepping to start the physical works, aiming for completion before the summer break,” said KDC project manager Diane Miller in late August.

However, wharf builders STF has had to adapt new pile driving methods, which means bringing in new equipment. It’s all in the interest of building a quality structure which will stand the test of time and be safe and sturdy.

“After testing and site preparation and establishment, the crew have driven a number of the piles so far, but challenging unforeseen ground conditions has meant this part of the work programme has taken longer than

anticipated. Tidal conditions also mean there is always only a small window in which to complete specific work,” said the KDC’s media liaison on the issue of the delay.

Now, the schedule for wharf completion has been set back to March, with a shutdown of works during the Christmas period to allow for public beach access during the busiest season for holidaymakers, while those ‘manu’ and ‘staple’ dives will have to take place elsewhere. Work crews will leave the site tidy and secure from December 22, with work recommencing on January 9. ¢

p Food bank volunteers — Back row: Darryl Quirk, John Bishop, May Pivac, Dorreen Windust, Lyn Fletcher and obscured Sjannette Hagoort Front row: Heather Cashin, Margaret Bishop, Denise Stevens and Millie Moran

p Local dignitaries, school students and guests gathered after a blessing ceremony began at Waikaretu Marae to begin work on Poutō wharf; now, technical delays have struck the project

Sporting event success Circus festival creates stars

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Northern Wairoa schools recently challenged each other in a fun game of Rippa Rugby with the collaboration of various community organisations.

“The most successful part of the day was seeing different schools all come together for a fun sporting event and seeing children play a novel sport. I saw the children’s eyes light up and it was neat to see them involved in a new sport,” says Blue Light chairman Reuben Cohen.

The event was a collaboration between primary schools, Dargaville Blue Light, Sport Northland, Northland Rugby Union.

“The Northern Wairoa schools wanted an opportunity for all of the juniors. This event hasn’t happened for a while due to Covid or the weather. It would normally be in winter, but the schools wanted to go ahead before the Christmas holidays,” says Sport Northland school connector Leesa Andrewes.

“It is an opportunity to connect with others to practise resilience and respect through play, movement and exercise. It also provides children with an experience to play a sport — Rippa Rugby.”

Approximately 400 students turned up for the tournament, which promoted exercise and friendship. The various schools involved in the event came from places such as Ruawai, Dargaville and Te Kōpuru.

“We support Leesa, and it was a privilege to be involved in something like that. It is not often that we get attendance across the Northern Wairoa year groups of the primary age. Rippa Rugby is a real institution, and it is great for the community to come together again, post-Covid,” Reuben said. ¢

Paparoa will soon play host to the 16th Northland Circus Festival, and those wishing to start the new year with fun, personal growth and some new skills are encouraged to book in advance.

One of many mutually supporting events across the nation, the festival advances the arts of circus, with performers imparting knowledge to keen beginners.

“This will be a complete festival experience, with music and art, healing, stalls and food, as well as workshops and performance,” says Circus Kumarani member Lisa Lü. “Paparoa provides a bigger space with a hall and more infrastructure, which is perfect as the festival has grown.”

That growth will see a crowd of approximately 300 attendees enjoy learning new skills, meeting friends in the close-knit New Zealand circus arts community, performing and sharpening their skills with a whole lot of sharing and support. The Kumarani ethos, ever since the very beginning, has been about assisting those at all levels of skill and ability to have fun and build confidence.

The most rewarding part, according to circus members, is seeing people go from being afraid to try what they see as impossible aspects of circus to the breakthrough of mastering the basics

and wanting to take their newfound skills further. Everything is tutored by experienced performers in a safe way, so that even the most spectacular feats, such as acrobatics and fire juggling, can be learned without undue risk.

The festival, with workshops for all and two big shows for the public to attend, kicks off on January 13. Information about joining in as a participant, musician, stallholder or learner, is available via circuskumarani.co.nz. ¢

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p Selwyn Park Primary and Ruawai Primary challenged each other as part of the Northern Wairoa schools’ Rippa Rugby tournament

p Attendees at the last Northland Circus Festival were able to learn skills of spectacle and wonderment, such as the flying trapeze and wire-walking

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Caring for the coastline Mayor’s vision for District Plan

There are more than 30 CoastCare groups in Te Tai Tokerau, and during the winter these volunteers are most active in planting. Beaches from Mangawhai in the east to the Ripiro coast in the west benefit from the activities of those who grow, distribute and emplace dune grasses to prevent erosion. These people are also part of anti-predator and pest plans in other parts of the year.

“This planting season, an amazing total of over 17,400 dune plants have been planted at 20 sites around the region. These plants are grown from seed collected by CoastCare volunteers and staff, propagated in a specialised nursery and returned to the area from which they were collected,” says Northland Regional Council Coastcare coordinator Laura Shaft. She works to educate people on the value of the dune biome.

“They’re home to specialised native plants and wildlife. They help protect land and infrastructure from coastal erosion;

they often contain important cultural sites and help maintain a healthy beach.”

Plantings of pīngao and spinifex have stabilised many kilometres of dune face, and there’s more to the planting than just environmental benefits. Pīngao is a culturally significant plant to Māori due to its traditional application in weaving. Due to its status as a threatened plant, harvesting for the purposes of craft and artwork is carefully undertaken, with only enough taken for specific projects.

Those wanting to get involved in a CoastCare group looking after their local beach can find further information at nrc.govt.nz/coastcaregroups. ¢

“We need to attract businesses and new residents to come here and boost our economy. New people who move here, and those who cyber-commute for work, spend in the local economy at local shops and businesses. Every time a new business moves into the district, it provides similar benefits, along with permanent employment.”

It’s Mayor Jepson’s opinion that a sensible application of the principles in the new District Plan can facilitate this attraction.

“We are on the doorstep of Auckland, the biggest population in the country,” Mr Jepson said. “Auckland has a very restrictive District Plan, and we can exploit our comparative advantage, attracting people to Kaipara by making it cheaper and easier to move here.

“Mangawhai is a special case, and we need to carefully manage growth there so that development does not outrun the area’s ability to keep up with it. The rest of the district, however, could use more people to enable vibrant communities to grow and be sustained. This will allow communities to attract

services like dentists, doctors and physiotherapists.

“We have a small rates base. If we have more people in our district, we can develop better economies of scale to minimise rate increases, while maintaining or even increasing our level of service,” he concluded. “We need an easy-to-navigate set of rules, and a customer service ethos, which makes it easier for new residents to set up and move to the Kaipara.” ¢

p Citizens of Baylys Beach take part in a mass planting day; works like these are ongoing to protect the seashore from erosion

p Mayor Craig Jepson has noted ease of subdivision, building and doing business as key attractors to bolster the population of Kaipara towns and tackle the rating economy

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Six years of giving A team-up for Christmas giving

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Tina Aloua has been gifting families in the community with gifts since creating Christmas in a Shoe Box Dargaville in 2017.

“It is about helping families and children that can’t afford much this Christmas. It is the best feeling knowing I have helped people and seeing the smiles on the children’s faces and the relief on parents,” says Tina.

“Growing up, I didn’t have what I have now. We didn’t always get Christmas presents. I saw poverty in the community and families struggling and thought of what I could do.”

People are encouraged to provide gift boxes or bags with age-appropriate gifts for ages 2–16. Second-hand items must be good quality or as new; some gift ideas are books, educational toys or DVDs.

With remaining funds in former years, she also spread gift-giving joy to seniors at Norfolk Court Rest Home and Bupa Kauri Coast Home.

“We had $400 left, so I rang the rest homes and asked to give gifts to the residents. All donations are given 100% to the cause.”

So far, Countdown Dargaville has donated two large bags of toys, and a family from Whangārei has gifted the cause some shoes.

“Thank you to everyone within and outside our community who has contributed. Without you, I wouldn’t be able to do it.”

The charity is under pressure and is appealing to the community to contribute gifts, vouchers, funds or time to the project. People can drop gift boxes or bags at The Shoe Box at 99 Victoria Street, Dargaville or contact her via the Facebook page or on 021 283 0189. ¢

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Throughout the Covid-19 emergency, SOS Kaipara supported those in need with food parcels and other essentials; now, it is teaming up with local fresh food supplier Good Life to do it all again for Christmas.

“We’re making it extra easy to share the love this Christmas with SOS Kaipara. When you shop in our store, add a little extra to your total, and we’ll pass on the goodies to SOS Kaipara for families in need this festive season,” says Good Life’s Helen Cairns.

It’s a good match-up for charitable giving. SOS knows where the need is greatest through its community work and outreach, while Good Life has a connection to a supply of fresh fruit, vegetables and other Christmas goodies to make the season more festive.

“All our goods will be supplied to SOS at cost, and they’ll choose exactly what they need, so you can be sure all your donation goes to provide things that people really need,” says Helen.

Two giving options are available, and locals visiting Good Life can opt to sponsor a box to brighten up someone’s Christmas. There’s a $20 single option, or a $60 family-sized parcel, which

will be filled fresh by SOS in time to be delivered for the holidays.

“If you want to make your donation on behalf of someone in lieu of a secret Santa gift, just let us know, and we’ll give you a gift card when you purchase your box.”

Boxes are available for purchase between December 1 and 16, so everything can be chosen by SOS staff, packed up and sent to those in genuine need to ensure all of our Kaipara neighbours have a happy Christmas. ¢

Large character home and income

p Tina Aloua, the woman behind Christmas in a Shoe Box Dargaville, loves people and giving back to the community

p Drew Wardle and the team at Good Life are proud to support SOS Kaipara in helping families in need, as they have done in the past

Small space — tasty surprises

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Sometimes it’s challenging to work out fitting in a vegetable garden when space is at a premium — it’s not impossible.

Planning is everything, even before heading off to the garden centre to buy a few packets of veggie seeds for the new venture. First of all, look at your available space. Do you have a courtyard area where you can set up raised timber garden beds? If that isn’t an option, for example, in a rental situation, portable garden containers are a good option. Alternatively, pots are another option — especially if the budget is tight.

Another idea is to use pallets. They’re becoming a popular option amongst those looking at upcycling material that would otherwise be sent to the landfill.

Vertical gardens are becoming more popular, especially with the upsurge in infill housing in urban areas. There is a range of products available online, at local hardware stores and garden centres to consider. Choose an option that fits your lifestyle and budget.

A few things to remember are: ensuring you use a good-quality compost/potting mix combination, compact-type plants and shelter from cold wind and frost. A sunny, north-facing position is also beneficial for good strong growth. Choose high-yielding continuous varieties rather than one-off harvesting types such as corn and carrots.

Vegetable options for tight spaces include pole and runner beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, peppers, peas, kale,

p You don’t need lots of space to have your vegetables as this attractive setting demonstrates

zucchini, lettuce, and salad leaves. Pick vegetables that will continue producing all season long, including bell peppers, squash and tomatoes. Peas and beans will also keep producing after being picked, as will many leafy greens like spinach, kale, romaine lettuce and Swiss chard.

When growing climbing varieties, use a trellis or ready-made climbing frame or set up stakes or poles with string between them to support beans and peas. With advancements in horticulture, dwarf varieties are now available, including tomatoes, brassicas, peas and beans.

You can also combine flowers and herbs with your vegetables to create an attractive space while at the same time getting fresh produce. Keep your vegetables healthy with regular feeding and watering in the early morning or late evening. ¢

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Painting is one of the easiest ways to

Adding colour, changing the tone and impression of a room, and protecting timber and roofing iron are all jobs best handled with the application of paint. It’s one of humanity’s oldest inventions, as seen in cave paintings from thousands of years ago. In the modern era, there’s more to painting than throwing colour at the wall and hoping it sticks. Here are four tips from the pros for a perfect paint job. It matters what you’re painting. There are all kinds of different paint products for different applications, and sometimes there are very big differences between how they work. Sure, all paints cover an area with colour, but some are designed to work best with plaster or concrete, wood or metal. Picking the right paint for the job can help in two different ways. If you choose a low-durability paint that can’t handle the heat and cold of outdoor applications, for example, it won’t be long before you have to paint again. Picking a

paint far too ‘over spec’ for the job is just a waste of money.

Check the weather before committing to an outdoor paint. That seems like a simple precaution, but it’s one which is often overlooked. Bank on some time for the job itself and plenty of time for the paint to dry. Summer is a great time, therefore, to think about timber decking stains, roof paint and outdoor walls. Remember, too, that you’ll need a coat as well of sunscreen.

Get the right tools for the right job. Your local paint experts will be able to advise you on how best to apply the paint you need for the job. If you’re a novice with rollers or a brush, there are even online tutorial videos to give you the benefit of a professional’s know-how. Some areas are even best sorted with a spray gun, and these can often be hired if you don’t want to buy one permanently. Invest in good tools, and invest in great tape to mask

off areas you don’t want painted. A good quality painter’s tape is vital, especially around windows, and will save you time in the long run.

A good finish is down to preparation. That is true of many handy jobs around the home, but doubly so for paint. Luckily, the chore of manually sanding has been replaced in many instances with power tools to get the job done right. Getting a smooth finish and making a surface to which paint will adhere in a durable and pleasing manner is all about being meticulous. Clean the area, then sand, then clean again, and you’re ready to put down a coat that will last the test of time. ¢

p Painting a ceiling, a room or a whole house seems like a mammoth task, but break it up into smaller jobs and take the time, and it can work wonders

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As the year draws to an end, you may

Luckily, updating your home doesn’t have to cost the world with these upcycled furniture ideas. The idea of taking your furniture and transforming it into something new can be daunting. The good news is these DIY upcycled furniture ideas are a great way to update your old pieces.

With a little gutting and painting, old dresser drawers can be altered to make a charming entryway bench. Remove a drawer or two until you find your desired seat height, take off the top surface and install it on top of the drawer as a seat base. From there, you can paint or stain the dresser. Add a few decorative pillows or chaise cushions, and you’ve got yourself a new seat. If the legs of your dresser are too tall, cut the legs down to size to use in another upcycle project.

The fun doesn’t have to stop there. Take those drawers you removed earlier and turn them into matching open bedside tables. Remove the handles and flip the drawers on their backend, with the opening facing outward. If it suits

your space, you can pop some legs on the table for a more finished look. You could even reuse the offcuts from your loveseat project. Paint or stain the pieces to add a pop of colour, or leave the tables as is. Either way, you’ve made two new additions to your home, without a hefty price tag.

To take it one step further, you can turn an old china cabinet into a beverage bar stocked with your favourite teas, coffee and all the fixings. Remove the doors and shelves and cut or drill an appropriatesized hole in the back to feed through electrical cords. From there, dress it up as you wish. Install some cute hooks for your favourite mugs or some battery-powered fairy lights to add a warm ambience.

After you pop in your jug or coffee machine and favourite selection of beverages, you’ll have a designated

spot for all things warm and cosy. In the bedroom, old doors can be repurposed into head and footboards with a little paint and crown moulding. Ensure you’ve properly cleaned off the door you use if it’s been out of action for a few years before installing it. After that, you’re good to go. Remove any hardware, sand down the surface and install crown moulding along the top before painting or staining. With these four upcycled furniture ideas, you can breathe new life into your old pieces. ¢

p Old dresser drawers can be upcycled into a trendy new bench

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Peculiar renovation finds

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Refurbishments can be fun to envision, stressful to do and relieving when completed and sometimes items or scrawlings discovered can bring mystery to the process.

caches that create mystery in the mind of the new tenants or owners.

In 2010, construction workers in the UK discovered Winston Churchill hiding in the recreation hall of Saint Mary’s Hospital, Stannington, a caricature of him at least. The mural was drawn with charcoal on whitewashed bricks and showed a side profile of the cigar-smoking British leader.

This allegedly haunted facility was usually known for ghostly rumours, but this mysterious has hard brick-andmortar evidence. Who the artist by the initials of AZ, is unknown, but the art is dated and believed to be drawn in 1943. The artwork has been deemed to hold historical significance and remains within the former hospital grounds. It was relocated to the chapel before demolition and renovations began.

There has been more than one instance when renovators found a largescale painted Monopoly hiding under their carpets. These days it might be easier to buy a rug or a giant version of

the game. One of the life-sized games in California had an adult variation to this childhood favourite.

Imagine finding revolvers and cold hard cash; then, there’s the question of why it was hidden to begin with. A possible crime, perhaps? They could be innocent or leftover puzzle pieces to unsolved murders and mysteries. The gun and money finds are among the common peculiar discoveries.

Many renovations have seen hidden rooms resurfacing from the past. Whether they were hideouts or unneeded and walled up is often left to the finders to theorise or imagine a thrilling plot. The plus side would be that you have an extra room and an increased resale value.

These discoveries, depending on who you are, can set you on edge, although I find it exciting. What happened? Why are they here? Are they remnants of possible masterminds who stuck it to the man in prohibition days?

Refreshments, anyone? Hopefully, beer and coke get better, like aged whiskey. One renovator found these items in the walls of his house with a friendly note

wishing the discoverer to enjoy the drinks dated February 24 1991.

Other items found by renovators are old tickets to events such as the World’s Fair, first-edition books and other keepsakes from previous times. Maybe you’ll find something from a previous tenant, or you could have fun and leave behind a memento for the next discoverer. ¢

hesitation.

— DW, Dargaville

p During renovations and demolitions of some buildings at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Stannington England, construction workers found a charcoal mural of Winston Churchill

People find all sorts of things while renovating buildings. The finds are often forgotten items or purposely hidden

Records could tumble at king of contests

u by Andy Bryenton

The King of the Kaipara fishing contest makes a triumphant return in 2022, the 34th running of this iconic west coast event, which sees anglers hit the harbour to vie for glory.

Hosted since its inception by Mike Nola of Nola Sports, the Kellys Baybased fishing extravaganza kicks off on December 3, with an early start as dawn blesses the waters of the Kaipara Harbour right on 6am. The action on the water is set to continue until 3.30pm when the scales will tell their tale, and new champions will be crowned for 2022.

A tumultuous year rife with Covid-19 restrictions saw the unfortunate necessity of cancelling 2021’s King of the Kaipara, with organisers setting aside their plans until this year. While the public good was served, this has left many long-time contenders for the title of Kaipara’s king hungry for the challenge and eager to get their baited hooks in the brine when the big day rolls around.

The big question remains. Will records tumble as anglers hit the water after a year’s hiatus? Will there be bigger or unwary fish lurking beneath the waves to

make history on December 3? As usual, it’s all down to the luck of the person on one end of the rod and the fight in the fish on the other. There’s a high bar set by the winners of 2020’s contest, and prizes up for grabs, make taking a shot at fishing victory well worthwhile.

In 2020, the top team proved to be Team Dust Off, made up of anglers Jason and Tyler Sanford, Ben Wade and James Plooy. Their combined fish weigh-in cracked the 31kg mark for gold. Competition was fierce in the race for heaviest snapper, a fish the harbour is famous for. Jamie Morris landed a seven-kilogram example which put him a kilogram up on the nearest competitors, who both bagged exceptional specimens too.

James Robertson took out the top gurnard prize, followed by Jamie Morris and Jill Blackwood. Trevally top honours went to Colin Flavell. Still, when it comes to big species and big weights, it was

the biggest kingfish of the day, which truly impressed. Julz Caine hooked a 19.56kg ‘kingy’ to grab bragging rights and the top prize in that category.

This year, anglers will aim to beat these figures and take home prizes from a generous pool of goods. The weigh-in is a celebratory affair, win or lose, as tall tales of the ones that got away are swapped over a cool beverage and a muchdeserved meal.

The big fish are out there. New Zealand waters harbour some monsters across a range of species. While it’s a long time since adventure writer Zane Grey called this nation the El Dorado of anglers, it seems that competitions bring the monsters of the deep to the surface. Snapper weighing in at record sizes have been reeled in from northern waters, such as the 17.2kg record-breaker caught by Mark Hemmingway off Motiti Island in 1992.

With potential world-beaters just waiting for the right baited hook, it’s easy to see why locals and visitors alike are salivating at the thought of hitting the harbour this

December. Mike Nola is the man with the tickets for those who wish to have a tilt at the Kaipara’s fishing crown. He’s also a source of extensive local knowledge and all the equipment you might need for a successful day’s angling.

Many view the King of the Kaipara as the introduction to a long and productive summer of fishing. So it’s also a good opportunity to take a closer look at what state of the art currently is in rods, reels, baits, lures and equipment for a better boating experience. Gear up and get in some practice before the sun rises on the day everyone is waiting for. You never know if you’ll come home with the gold and a hearty fish dinner. ¢

Three capitals of metalwork

u by Andy Bryenton

Steel is the basis of modern technology and has been a game-changer since the days when it supplanted bronze.

Three cities stand out in the modern history of steel. Their names are interwoven with the lore of smiths and engineers, as the ancient profession of metalworking metamorphosed into its modern form.

Toledo, Spain, was one of the first cities to claim the title of metalworking’s capital. When Hannibal, the famous enemy of Rome, marched through the Alps with his army on elephant back, his soldiers were armed with Toledo-made swords, said to be the best in the ancient world. Craftsmen there wrapped sharp but brittle steel around a core of flexible iron, producing blades which held a wicked edge but would not snap in the heat of battle.

Toledo steel remained the standard for European swords for many centuries, even during the era when the Moors ruled the Iberian peninsula. However, a rival was rising in the east.

Damascus, in the Middle East, is more often in the news today for being a wartorn part of Syria. However, in the times of the crusading knights, the city was famed mainly for its exceptional steelworkers. Scholar Abu Ya’qub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi wrote in 832 CE of the peculiar ‘flowing water’ patterns in the ‘unbreakable’ swords forged there.

These came from the use of so-called Wootz steel, unusually high in carbon, sourced from southern India. The art of its manufacture is lost to history. However, some scholars of smithing speculate that the furnaces were fed with animal bones to add carbon and that they harnessed strong winds off the Indian Ocean to attain incredible levels of heat.

By 1742, Toledo was at its height as a place where the nobility bought their duelling swords, and Damascus was the foundry of the powerful Ottoman Empire. Both were about to be eclipsed

by a little town in England called Sheffield.

There, a follower of early science developed a crucible steel process which turned handsmithing artisan craft into industrial mass production. Benjamin Huntsman’s invention saw Sheffield’s steel output go from 200 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes each year. The town outfitted half of the armies in Europe, or so it was said, and England’s foes were ill-equipped without the superior metal from those foundries.

From the days when empires were won and lost on the blade of a sword to the age of ironclad warships and heavy cannons, metalworkers of superior skill and quality have helped shape the world. These three cities have a proud place in history as the home of masters of metal. ¢

p When Carthage battled against Rome, superior swords and armour were the difference that changed classical history

A present that’s timeless

u by Andy Bryenton

When young people are asked about

While big US department stores take this kind of information very seriously indeed, they almost universally leave computer game systems off the list of true toys, perhaps because they are an electronics item or due to their popularity with grown-ups.

Year after year, even as certain action figures from hit movies and trends such as yo-yos, battle tops, trading cards and model cars come and go, the king of the Christmas tree is still the bicycle.

There are so many reasons for this that there are papers in child psychology written about the importance of bikes to youngsters. Some are so academic to be downright obscure. Other suggestions hit closer to home and fit with the memories many mums and dads have of their first bike.

It’s a big and unmistakable present, no matter how it’s wrapped. Just seeing that shape swathed in paper and ribbons is enough to spark excitement and bring back recollections of tearing the wrapping off a BMX or ten-speed back in the 1980s. Speaking of that decade and that style, the advent of the BMX, with all its attendant social cool, was the era when the bicycle first topped the Christmas charts. To have a bike like that, or, in the 1970s, the banana-seated, tall-

handlebar chopper, was to be a prince of the playground.

For many children, a bicycle means time spent with mum and dad, learning to ride and joining family excursions. There’s a lot of bonding and bravery in that inevitable moment when your parents put sticking plasters on your minor scrapes and urge you to get back on there and ride.

For others, it was the key to a first job, delivering papers like this one. A young person with paper-run pocket money could rule the ‘spacies’ arcade, and save up for the time when they wanted to trade that bike for a first car. The walk to school could become a quicker ride and adventures with friends could range further afield, especially in the days before mobile phones, when cycling home before the streetlights came on was a game in itself.

Ask any young person, no matter how old they’ve become, and you’ll hear that a bike is a bit of freedom and independence. Those psychology papers mentioned earlier even go so far as to suggest that it’s formative in teaching us that with the right tools looked after, we can go anywhere.

Technology has changed, and modern bikes for youngsters are more capable than ever. Still, choosing the right one

p There’s a reason bicycles are the top gift year after year in polls of Santa’s ‘most wanted’ is important, so when you deliver the ultimate Christmas present (or Santa

does it for your family), you are off to a safe and confident start. ¢

u by Paul Campbell

Kaipara Vintage Machinery

complex in Dargaville.

Now known formally as the Kaipara Heritage Machinery (Dargaville) Inc, the club has just turned 21, rising in just two decades from a six-member farmhouse meeting to a multimillion-dollar headquarters and display and workshop complex at Harding Park.

“It is the scene of plenty of social activity, great fellowship, dinners and functions, demonstration crank-up days of restored machinery and implements and much more,” says club founder Bruce Galloway.

“We extend a warm welcome to new members. Younger members are particularly important to see our club continue to thrive as a great venue and a major attraction for locals from across Kaipara and visitors to the region from New Zealand and the wider world.”

For anyone with an interest in matters mechanical, as well as the p Restoration work underway in the club workshop

skills that can be learned, the club has a huge collection of vintage and veteran machinery and implements that have found their way to a new home, some in excellent condition, others needing varying degrees of repair and restoration.

“Among our acquisitions is ‘Rose’, a 1952 NCK excavator, once used for pile driving, bridges and buildings as well as an RB 10 Dragline once used extensively in the Northern Wairoa building stopbanks and digging water dams,” says Bruce.

“Tractors of many shapes, sizes and colours, plus farm implements, cowshed and dairy equipment, corn shellers, timber and logging machinery, horse and bullock harness. The list goes on, and is being added too.

“With new members, we will continue to welcome all visitors to take part in a rich experience of history.” ¢

Junior motocross Christmas picks

When it comes to buying your little ones their first dirt bike, there’s a lot to take into consideration. You want to know that the machine you’re investing in will provide hours and hours of fun, and as few tears as possible. When approaching which bike to pick, two options unanimously agreed upon as the best bikes for your young ones.

A tried and true classic, the Yamaha PW50 is a peewee staple that has given many motocross riders their start in the sport. Introduced in the 1980s, the PW50 has seen very few changes throughout the years, making finding parts for it relatively easy. Boasting an automatic two-stroke engine and super low seat height, this bike is easy to maintain and even easier to ride.

The low weight of 40kg and throttle stop screws add to the machine’s safety, and the children will have an easy time figuring out the bike’s balance when starting out. The fully automatic twospeed transmission takes the distractions out of learning to ride the bike. A clear layout and lack of foot controls make it even easier to concentrate on driving without compromising overall safety. This bike is great for young and small riders just starting out.

Another classic bike, the Honda CRF50, has been a family favourite since 2004. Also largely unchanged during the last decade, this little bike is robust and reliable. The engine is 50cc with a key start ignition and adjustable throttle limiter, making it safe and easy to supervise.

The CRF50 has a smoother four-stroke motor than the PW50 and an automatic clutch. This bike is quiet and reliable and isn’t intimidating for young riders. The only drawback to the PW30 and the CRF50 is the kickstarter, which may be difficult for smaller riders to use. It does,

however, come with the added bonus of not worrying about dead batteries as you would with electric start models.

This bike makes it easy to transition into more powerful bikes with front and rear brakes, front brake on the right handle and rear brake underfoot. These things are built to last, so even secondhand models are worth investing in this Christmas.

Both of these tried and true classic bikes strike a balance between safety, fun, and durability. They’re easy to use and make the perfect beginner bike for your first-time rider. ¢

u by Piper Robson

p The Yamaha PW50 is a classic beginner’s dirt bike

p Young riders love the Honda CRF50

Kaipara Kōrero

News from Kaipara District Council

Reminder: West Kaipara speed review consultation

You have until Monday 5 December to give your feedback on proposed new speed limits in Kaipara’s Poutō Peninsula and West Coast catchment areas.

Head to kaipara govt nz/have your say to see the proposed changes, read the technical report or to give feedback. You can also pick up a feedback form from our Dargaville office.

Attend a drop-in session

• Baylys Beach: Tuesday 22 November, 5-7pm, Baylys Beach

Community Centre

• Kaihu: Thursday 24 November, 5-7pm, Kaihu Rugby Club

Poutō wharf

This week has been a hive of activity with plenty of piles driven. The wharf is starting to take shape!

Pick

Kaipara’s

October roading report

With the continued improvements in weather, we are now full swing into unsealed and sealed pavement works. We have approximately 50km of road to reseal in the 2022/23 season.

A total of 2,673 individual work items were completed throughout October, of which 1,568 were routine issues, 726 were cyclic and 342 were programmed works. There were 37 callouts or emergency response works.

Across the district, potholes were repaired, maintenance grading was done and pavement defects were stabilised, prepped and sealed. In drainage maintenance and renewals, 22 culverts were flushed, 196 culverts were cleared and 46m of surface water channel was hand cleared. We renewed and realigned 157.5m of inadequate culverts and 2,934m of water table was cleaned or restored.

Signs were straightened, replaced or reinstated, dangerous trees were removed and cyclic roadside spraying was completed.

Read the full report at kaipara govt nz/news

Check our website for most up to date information.

www.kaipara.govt.nz

up your Nitrate testing kit

NitrateWatch is a GNS research project helping communities look after their drinking water by offering a free, confidential testing service to measure nitrate levels in bores and springs.

NitrateWatch is supplying free testing kits to anyone whose drinking water comes from a bore or spring. The kits are available for pick up from the Kaipara District Council offices (Mangawhai or Dargaville). Alternatively, you can email nitratewatch@gns.cri.nz with your postal address and they will send you a free testing kit with all instructions included.

Find out more about the project at gns.cri.nz/research-projects/nitratewatch/

Tutu is coming soon!

Try something new this raumati / summer with Kaipara Libraries’ Tutu collection. The collection is a library of things that has something for everyone. Tutu offers a range of free to borrow items including microscopes, coding robots, sewing machines, marble runs, ukuleles and te reo Māori and English language board games. Follow the Dargaville Library Facebook or Instagram page for a sneak peek before Tutu launches and is available to borrow!

Each month, Dargaville Library encourages visitors to try a new phrase in te reo Māori.

Phrases for Whiringa-ā-rangi November: Ahiahi mārie - Good Afternoon

Ata mārie - Good Morning

Give it a go next time you’re chatting with one of our librarians.

Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel confirmed

The Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel has been confirmed. The panel is an advisory group that will lead the conversation on how Ruawai will prepare for, and respond to, coastal hazards, flooding and sea level rise. Panel members are passionate locals from a range of backgrounds and life experiences - including farmers, business owners, educators, long-time residents and youth representatives.

Supported by technical experts, the panel will work to reach a shared understanding of changes in coastal hazards, as well as river flood hazards because of the connection between the Northern Wairoa River and Kaipara Harbour.

Remedial work on Seaview Road

Work began last week to repair storm damage to Seaview Road in Baylys Beach. A partial road closure and manual traffic control is in place between Ocean View Terrace and Chases Terrace for approximately six weeks while this work is completed.

Beach access is still available for traffic and pedestrians. Please follow all temporary speed limits and detour signage.

Due to the space restriction, nature of the works, and size of machinery required please avoid driving, if you can, to minimise delays.

November

Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary Club — Because of the increased occurrence of fraudulent behaviour, particularly on the internet, our club has invited Constable Trae Harrison (former investigator of fraud in Whangarei/Kaipara) to speak at a public meeting to be held in the Centennial Hall, Maungaturoto at 7.30pm on Tuesday 22nd November.

AwhiWorld Pop Up Lab — Thursday 24th November, 4pm–7pm. Upstairs at the Muddy Waters Gallery, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Demonstrations of augmented reality, 3D printing, and 3D projection. Technology for creative minds. Contact John 027 525 8189.

Summer High’s Dreaming — a production by Dargaville Little Theatre performed at Harding Park, Dargaville. Friday 25th @ 6.30pm, Saturday 26th @ 3.30pm and 6.30pm, and Sunday 27th @ 3.30pm. Tickets $15, purchase online at www. dargavillelittletheatre.co.nz. Gazebo seating available $150 for 6 people includes complimentary drink and finger food platter. Numbers are limited. Alcohol- and smoke-free event.

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.

Twilight Bowls at Dargaville Bowling Club — 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.

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.

Rangitahi Ora – Tumanako Project — Mural Reveal and Community Day, 10th December, 5am–1pm at Selwyn Park.

Christmas in the Gardens — 10th December 6pm–8pm, Taha Awa Gardens, Dargaville. Bring a blanket, a sunhat and a picnic dinner.

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.

January

Northland Circus Festival — 13th–15th January 2023 at the Paparoa A&P Showgrounds. Summer fun for all ages and abilities. Buy tickets at www. circuskumarani.co.nz.

Pouto Lighthouse Challenge — 14 January, 2023 at Pouto Point, Pouto WALK, RUN, BIKE for Cancer Society Northland. Contact Joesephine Nathan 027 302 986.

Tane Wahine Tu Kaha — 28 January 2023 at Rangitane Hall, Pouto. Fundraiser for Pouto School. Contact Josephine Nathan.

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.

Ruawai Primary School Market Day — 2nd Sunday of each month. 11am–3pm. Food, Devonshire teas, coffee, hangi, jewellery, gift ideas and much more. Call Malcolm 027 443 6140 for more info. All proceeds to the Ruawai Promotion & Development Group.

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.

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

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

Kaipara 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 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.

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 month 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. 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.

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World War II leader (7,9)

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Winged horse (7)

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Courtroom offence (7)

Piano key material (5)

In this way (4)

Sudoku

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

ACROSS: 1 Doubt, 4 Interest, 9 Menace, 14 Grill, 15 Show the white flag, 17 Carve, 18 Gap, 19 Gradual, 20 Toothpick, 21 Tsetse, 24 Petroleum, 25 Cellar, 26 Friend, 29 Henceforth, 31 Eye, 32 Sesame, 33 Loaf, 35 Eat, 37 Well, 39 Oversleep, 40 Ourselves, 41 Yearn, 42 Candidly, 47 Remanded, 51 Arena, 55 Truncated, 56 Spaghetti, 58 Gaff, 59 Ass, 60 Heir, 61 Cavity, 62 Ill, 63 Deputation, 66 Ashore, 67 Deacon, 69 Outgoings, 72 Energy, 73 Spark plug, 75 Engaged, 77 Pal, 80 Runny, 81 Brave the elements, 82 Edges, 83 Handle, 84 Serenade, 85 Strap.

DOWN: 2 Otherwise, 3 Bowed, 5 News, 6 Episode, 7 Even-tempered, 8 Tulip, 9 Magical, 10 Nice, 11 Corpse, 12 Dirge, 13 Clapped, 14 Gesture, 16 Heart of gold, 22 Coarse, 23 Passion, 24 Pickled, 25 Creepy, 27 Evolved, 28 Emerge, 30 Hush, 32 Stray, 34 Fused, 36 Beta, 38 Era, 42 Catch, 43 Nourish, 44 Itch, 45 Lethal, 46 Delay, 48 Maintenance, 49 Negates, 50 Elf, 51 Admirer, 52 Assign, 53 Fail to appear, 54 Shed, 57 Tiptoe, 64 Orchestra, 65 Arrears, 66 Adapted, 68 Capable, 70 Toughen, 71 Agenda, 72 Elegy, 74 Roads, 76 Alert, 78 Dyed, 79 Lewd.

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FOR SALE

50% SHARE of 2.3057ha plus use of 0.7ha paper road. Lots 8–9 DP138657. 295 Waihue Road Dargaville. Includes 1 bedroom cottage (presently being rented) 1 garage, 1 large double garage with workshop, ride on mower, 3-way tip and general farm tools. Power and water connected, $220,000. Please contact Don Park 09 624 9107.

CABIN FOR Sale 6.6m x 2.4m with separate bathroom and a kitchen unit insulted, all work done by tradesmen. Call Kane 021 0278 2533.

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.

ISEKI TRACTOR SX65. Good tyres, all complete, good restoration project. $1,000. Phone 021 122 7000.

KING SINGLE bed with trundler, mattress, headboard and bed covers, $500. Cane suite with cushions, settee 2 chairs, table and stool $200 negotiable. Phone 027 632 3210.

MUSCOVY DUCKS $15 each, Drakes $25 each and milk for pigs free. Must pick up Tangiteroria area. Phone 09 433 2877.

PUREBRED ROTTWEILER puppies, born 12th September, 9 weeks old, fully vaccinated and vet checked, very healthy. Pick up Dargaville. $1,500. Phone 09 439 6803/021 187 9617

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

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

TOP SOIL, top quality, $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

V-GROOVE INTERIOR and exterior plywood, Scooters Plywood. Phone 09 438 6565.

FENCING

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

LOST

WOODEN WALKING stick Saturday 12th November in Dargaville outside Hunting & Fishing on road by a 90 year-old with arthritis. If found phone 09 439 5055.

ENTERTAINMENT

DARGAVILLE MUSEUM Presents ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Kevin Friedrich Concert, Lighthouse Function Centre Sunday 4th December 1p.m. Adults $20, Children under 15yrs free. A family variety holiday show. Tickets available at the Museum. Phone 09 439 7555.

PET SUPPLIES

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 and Door Services Ltd.

TRADE & SERVICES

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.

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

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

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 and Door Services Ltd.

TREE SERVICES

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

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.

WANTED TO BUY

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 1st December, 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.

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

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

DON’T MISS ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Kevin Friedrich concert, Sunday 4th December 1pm, Lighthouse Function Centre. Adults $20, Children under 15yrs free. A family variety holiday show. Tickets available at Museum. Phone 09 439 7555.

DO YOU need visitor visa, work permit, or any other New Zealand Immigration application forms? Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau will download the forms for you. Call in at 37 Hokianga Rd, Town Hall complex.

KEVIN FRIEDRICH Concert ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’, Lighthouse Function Centre, Sunday 4th December 1pm. Adults $20, Children under 15yrs free. A family variety holiday show. Tickets available at Museum Phone 439 7555.

RUAWAI TOKATOKA War Memorial Hall AGM. Ruawai Hall. Wednesday 30 November 7pm. All welcome.

PUBLIC NOTICES

AGM

To be held at The Centre on Monday 28th November 2022 at 5.30pm.

Kaipara

Contact Person Susanne Green.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public notice

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

Wood Street Limited of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on-licence, in respect of the premises situated at 12a Wood Street, Mangawhai known as Wood St Pizzeria

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

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 10am to 1.00am

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 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

AGM 2022

Northern Wairoa Golf Club Sunday 11th December 2022 9:30am at Club Rooms. For any queries, please contact Secretary Trish Harding northernwairoagolf@gmail.com

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

This is the first notice of this publication.

DEATH NOTICES

BOURKE, Patrick

Passed away on 16 November 2022 in his 67th year.

Dearly loved husband of Angela and much loved dad of Samuel, Vanessa and her partner Mac. Loved brother of Graham.

A Service for Patrick will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hokianga Road, Dargaville on Tuesday, 22 November 2022, at 11 am followed by interment at Mt. Wesley Lawn Cemetery, Mt. Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville.

Communications to ‘Bourke Family’, PO Box 306, Dargaville 0340.

IN MEMORIAM

Anderson, Betty Dianne