Kaipara Lifestyler, November 23 2011 by Integrity Community Media

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November 23 2011

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Kaipara art comes of age by Paul Campbell

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Artists from throughout the Kaipara have a central exhibition venue for the future with the success of the second year of the Kaipara Art Awards

The event was judged at The Kauri Museum at Matakohe last week, after a month long exhibition housed in the museum's expansive entrance foyer. The awards were the culmination of efforts by the Mangawhai and Dargaville arts associations, commercial sponsors, volunteers, and Kaipara District council assistance. “It was a wonderful event, a great exhibition, and the museum foyer space meant it was open to the public without charge,” said museum curator, Bet Nelley. “The event was a tribute to our Kaipara artists, and all concerned, including museum staff who organised a first class exhibition.” The KDC arts portfolio is held by Councillor Julia Sutherland. “These second awards are greatly improved, greatly expanded in a really great setting,” she told the capacity crowd at the awards ceremony. “Huge thanks to The Kauri Museum for providing the venue and dedicating space over several weeks to exhibiting this wide range of wonderful works. “This has allowed us to showcase the district’s talented artists to the many visitors and locals who come to visit.” Ms Sutherland added that for the participating artists, the awards’ theme — Kaipara from the Pacific to the Tasman — had obviously been inspirational. “We have had a marvellous number of entries in almost all categories, which I guess made the judges’ job a difficult, albeit a pleasurable, one. Thank you for taking the theme seriously, for interpreting it in so many ways, and for letting us all see the district — coast to coast and all the landscapes and history between — through new eyes.” Commenting later on a judge's suggestion that the KDC might look at increasing support for the arts, Ms Sutherland said it was obvious that the event “could not have been held at all without the financial help of our sponsors. “Brookfields lawyers provided sponsorship for a second time at an increased level, and that is marvellous. New sponsors this year were MPL Landscape Supplies, NorthSouth Multi Media and the Kaipara Lifestyler, Westmoreland Homes and Northland Waste.”

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Jeanette Vickers with her winning entry in the photography section

“I have mentioned the Kauri Museum’s support and I would also like to mention the huge assistance from Kaipara’s arts associations. Members from Mangawhai and Dargaville formed a steering committee to brainstorm ideas, decide the structure and format, and thus to do the background work for the event that supported the organising capability of council staff, particularly Heidi Dreyer. “Promoting these awards is an unusual activity for council, far removed from its preoccupation with roads, rubbish and stormwater. The arts associations in the district have large local membership and are very active and enthusiastic. See results on page 5

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Coffee with Rae Roadley

by Joanne Speechly

Local author and journalist, Rae Roadley, will deliver a presentation at Jo’s Home Cookery on Friday, November 25, following the October launch of her ﬁrst book, Love at the End of the Road. The open gathering will include a question and answer session, an opportunity to purchase the book and book signing. Rae’s memoir, which she starting writing in earnest in 2009, chronicles her life on a sheep and beef farm at Batley, on the Kaipara Harbour. It is part biography and part history and undoubtedly a love story. “I was nervous about putting my personal story into the world, but feedback from readers has been great and people have been supportive,” says Rae. Soon after returning to her hometown of Whangarei in 1998 Rae met her future husband,

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This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.

Repairing our threatened catchment by Paul Campbell

about 30 days to plant natives as well as release existing plants from weeds and provide a habitat for the many migratory birds which depend on the Kaipara. “The programme attracts mainly international volunteers who visit New Zealand but, as we move into the summer holidays, we’re hoping to get some local people who are keen to make a difference to the environment,” he added. “The catchment care programme has improved 1.7 million square metres of New Zealand land — the equivalent of about 240 rugby ﬁelds, in projects involving a grand total of 6,400 volunteers. “We would love to have local involvement in the current project.” Kaipara people can call Conservation Volunteers on 0800 567 686 or email catchmentcare@fonterra.com.

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There’s a concerted cleanup and planting campaign underway on the Kaipara. Catchment Care, an initiative between dairying industry giant, Fonterra, and Conservation Volunteers New Zealand, was set up a little over two years ago with a declared intention to protect and enhance the nation’s waterways and wetlands. Since August, 2009, teams of volunteers have been working on water care projects across the country. Combating erosion by planting and fencing along streamlines, weeding to remove invasive plants from waterways, controlling pests, collecting seeds and clearing rubbish. “And it’s not only our waterways that are beneﬁtting,” said Fonterra’s Leana Hunt. “Planting trees re-establishes natural habitats for endangered animal and bird life, builds carbon reserves and gives back to New Zealand’s local communities. It’s an initiative we’re proud to be part of. “With an eye on the future, we’ve set an impressive target, to enhance over 2,000,000 square metres of New Zealand waterways, wetlands

and catchment zones by July 2012. To achieve it, we’ll be working in rural areas alongside landowners, regional councils, community groups and environmental agencies on projects that span the length and breadth of New Zealand. “With such a big goal in mind, we’re on the lookout for keen volunteers. If you share our passion for the environment and would like to pitch in, let us know.” Ms Hunt added that recent research has highlighted the importance of the Kaipara harbour ecosystem, particularly the seagrass beds which provide signiﬁcant habitat for juvenile snapper. Extensive seagrass beds are located adjacent to the Hoteo River outlet into the harbour. “The Catchment Care team has been working at Kaipara this week, at Pouto Penninsula, doing a wide variety of work from planting 800 trees, to reseeding and surveying pest species living in the area. “The team will be back on November 28, working on Otakanini Topu, a large farm south west near Helensville, again doing a variety of work. This is a ﬂagship farm for the Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group. “The remaining days are still to be rescheduled but these are likely to start again in December/ January and will include work in the Pouto and Otakanini Topu as well as Hoteo River, which is a priority sub-catchment on the eastern Kaipara, and the Tapora peninsula. Fonterra communications spokesman, Kobus Retief, said that around 10 volunteers will put in

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Inaugural Rotary Scholarship winner Melissa McCabe of Mangawhai is the inaugural winner of the Rotary Club of Maungaturoto and Districts $1,000 President’s Scholarship. “The 2011 Head Girl of Otamatea High has been involved in leadership within the school and wider community and has also spent considerable time in her local community working as a volunteer,” said Rotary co-president, Bet Nelley.” Melissa hopes to attend the New Zealand Broadcasting School in Christchurch.” The club has contributed to young achievers in other ways this year. Karam David was awarded $800 for his recent trip to the Globe Theatre in London representing NZ’s Young Shakespeare Company. Another $800 went to an outward bound student. Contributions were also made to send two Otamatea students to the Northtec Science Extravaganza, while $500 went to Otamatea Duke of Edinburgh students.

Kaipara art awards results Winners at the 2011 Kaipara Art Awards were . . . Sculpture: Malcolm Roberts — Capturing Kaipara. Photography: Jeanette Vickers — Wise Collision. Pottery: Joyce Fischer — Beautiful Kaipara. Other Medium including Jewellery: Terry Rae — Ocean’s Abound. Painting: David Van Diepen — Donnelley’s Crossing. People’s Choice Award: David Van Diepen — Donnelley’s Crossing.

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The Ruawai College Proxime Accessit 2011 was awarded to Jason Ball along with the Endeavour Trophy for a positive and hardworking approach to all aspects of schooling and the Dargaville Districts community arts council recognition of excellence in the arts award. “I studied statistics and modelling, English, science, as well as physical education and geography. I feel good about my internal assessments and completed everything I needed to get done,” said Jason. “I am pretty excited about my awards and it is nice to feel recognised for the hard-work I have put in over the year, it all came as a surprised, as there are three to four other students that were in with a chance. Next year I am heading over to England, for my gap year, where I will be working at a school just out of Birmingham doing teacher aiding and groundwork, in return I will receive free accommodation. I am also hoping to be presented with my Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award at St James Palace but this is yet to be conﬁrmed. “With a two year visa I hope to travel around Europe. I am planning on going for a year, but I have left my options open,” said Jason. On his return to New Zealand, Jason plans to study at Massey University, Palmerston North and hopes to complete a degree in advertising and psychology, taking three to four years. Jason currently lives with his parents Peter and Sara Ball, Ruawai dairy farmers. In his spare time, Jason loves to ride horses and competes in eventing competitions and long with his dad is a keen tramper.

Outstanding Dargaville High School student, Eden Gray, has been named Proxime Accessit for 2011.

Promising young broadcaster and allround high achiever, Elaina Moulds, walked away from Otamatea High School’s prizegiving as Proxime Accessit 2011.

Next year, Eden will attend the University of Otago.

She also received the OHS’s General Excellence trophy.

“I was surprised but it was a good surprise,” says Eden of her achievements.

Next year, Elaina is heading to Auckland University of Technology to undertake a threeyear Bachelor of Communications degree.

“I am going to Otago to study zoology and in the future, hope to have a hands-on career, such as field work in another country.” Seventeen year old Eden was seven when she and her family arrived in New Zealand from England. “I love reading, travelling and art. Next Tuesday I am leaving for England where I will visit my grandparents. I’ll be there for just under a month, so it will be a nice holiday.” As well as her subject exams, Eden is sitting a further four scholarship exams. The exceptional student was also placed first in English, Art and Art History and received the Merit award in Biology and Chemistry. To top off ‘a very good prizegiving’, Eden took home the $1,000 St George Lodge Scholarship for endeavour and diligence, the Senior Girls’ Cross Country trophy and the NZ Society of Chemistry Silver Crest award — a first for DHS student and Eden wishes to acknowledge her chemistry teacher. “I also want to say a big, huge congratulations to Amanda — she really is an intelligent and wonderful person.” Amanda McLaren won Dux of School.

As well as achieving excellent academic results, Elaina participates in all areas of school life — sports, leadership and cultural. “I play netball and basketball and last year I also played soccer and was in a Netball North team,” says Elaina. “I love drama too and singing — I take drama as a subject and participate in all the school productions.” The bubbly teenager is quick-witted and laughs that she likes to think of her singing, a newfound talent, as somewhere between New Zealand artists, Gin Wigmore and Brooke Fraser. Reading is another love of Elaina’s who jokes that she is a closet nerd. “I was pleased to be named Proxime Accessit but the General Excellence trophy was a real shock. I’m looking forward to AUT where I think I would like to specialise in journalism, advertising or broadcasting.” Elaina also adds that she is ‘a big shopper’ — so watch out Auckland!

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Rodney College scholar, seventeen year old Zane Reid, was awarded Proxime Accessit at this year’s prize giving after being placed ﬁrst in Chemistry, Calculus, Physics and ﬁrst equal in Statistics. Next year, Zane will attend the University of Otago where he will study a Bachelor of Science degree. “Otago University has is very well known for its science department,” says Zane. “I plan to major in chemistry and may look at doing a Masters degree after I graduate. “Career wise, I hope to work in research and development — I’ve always been interesting in seeing how things work.” In addition to his regular NCEA exams, Zane is also sitting three scholarship exams. He says his goal is to do his best and believes the results have everything to do with the effort that is put in. During his study period at school, Zane performs Civic Duty and sets up all the lab experiments and prepares the chemical solutions, which he says has given him invaluable experience for next year. He is also interested in archery and singing and is an active member of Fuel Youth Group in Mangawhai, which is part of Causeway Church. As well as being a youth group leader, Zane is also a vocalist and teaches the Kids’ Church. “I’ve never been to the South Island before, so I’m really looking forward to next year.”

The Silver Fern Farms Kaipara District Sports Awards have once again shown that the district excels in all sporting endeavours, and water skiing was the big winner on the night, taking the three top awards. SFF Sportsman of the Year went to water skier, Cole Atkinson, who came 15th at this year’s World Water Ski Champs in the Open Men’s overall. At the Asian Australasian Oceanic Championships he came 4th in Men’s Tricks, 3rd in Men’s overall and 2nd team overall. Cole picked up another seven awards at the NZ National Water Ski Champs, including 1st in Men’s A Tricks and 1st Men’s A Overall. He was also a member of the winning Northland Water Ski Team and was 1st in the Men’s Gold Star Series and 2nd in the Champions of Champions Trophy. Cole’s younger sister, water skier Toni Atkinson, was awarded SFF Sportswoman of the Year for her superb results this year. At the Australia versus NZ challenge and Australian Masters, Toni came 2nd in the Under 21 Women’s Slalom, 5th in the Under 21 Women’s Tricks, 5th Kaipara Sports Woman of the Year Toni Atkinson in the Under 21 Women’s Jump and 5th in the receiving congratulations from Kaipara Mayor Neil Tiller Under 21 Women’s overall. Toni also came 2nd in the Women’s Slalom at the time that a Northland team has won the team shield two Asian Australasian Oceanic Championships and a years in a row, and only the 4th time Northland has won member of the NZ team that came 2nd overall. At the it in 52 years of nationals. NZ National Water Ski Champs she picked up a further Glen Williams was named Steinlager Edge Referee/ four awards and was a member of winning Northland Umpire of the year for water skiing and it was noted Water Ski Team. that he is one of a select few asked to commentate at To top it off for water skiing, the Noel Radd Motors the Moomba Masters in Melbourne, one of the biggest Team of the Year was awarded to the Northland Water professional tournaments in the world. Ski Team — Kai Iwi Lakes. Glen, who took up water skiing at eight years of The exceptional team won the Team Shield at the age, also received a Barry Markwick Memorial Service 2011 NZ National Water Ski Champs, which is the ﬁrst to Sport Award.

Images from Albertland William Harold Marsh, farmer, father, early Albertlander and adventurous photographer captured a time of enchantment, when life was lived at a slower pace and governed by a different set of values, priorities and ambitions.

This landmark commemorative book by Paul Campbell tells the story of the Albertlanders’ arrival and settling of the Kaipara area, and features many of Harold Marsh’s photographs that have been painstakingly restored.

A rare opportunity to purchase a signed, numbered and recorded, collectors’ edition of an outstanding New Zealand publication NOW AVAILABLE: Collectors’ Gold Edition 500 only copies, signed and numbered with the details of the original owners recorded at the Albertland Heritage Centre. These unique books will become a family treasure. $138 plus postage and packaging – 500 only copies of the gold edition will ever be produced — Order now on our website or by phone, email or by post

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NOVEMBER 23 - 2011

2011 Electricity Rescue

Helicopter Appeal Official Electricity Rescue Helicopter Sponsor

Please give what you can... Together we have helped more than 12,000 locals and saved over 1700 lives since 1988.

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Return your Freepost official donation envelope sent out to all Northland homes. Donate at any Northland ASB Branch. Internet banking donation to ERH Appeal ASB - 12 3106 0046000 00.

Donate $5 or more and be in to win one of 30 rides in the Electricity Rescue Helicopter! Official sponsors will match public donations, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $150,000. Ron Nicholas, 91 Arapohue farmer, run over by his tractor.

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NOVEMBER 23 - 2011

A real Christmas Wonderland Dargaville’s Town Hall foyer will become a Christmas Wonderland from December 7th to the 10th, with more than 40 Christmas trees, when the Northern Wairoa Lions hold their popular display. The event has grown from 13 trees to more than 40, which has prompted the move from the Lions centre to the Town Hall. Lions Club members have been preparing for the event throughout the year and this year’s display will see trees grouped in themes, such as fairy stories and fashion, as well as traditional Christmas trees. There will also be rafﬂes and Christmas goodies on sale and a special visit from Santa. Adding to the festivities this year, is an opening evening on Wednesday, December 7, at 7pm, where there will be nibbles, entertainment and the chance to buy a glass of wine. “We want to give the community a Christmas experience and it has been getting bigger and better every year,” says spokesperson Lyn Trounson. “The display is also Northern Wairoa Lions biggest annual project and raises funds which we put back into the local community.” Tickets for the opening evening are $10 and available from Brian’s Gym, Dargaville Post Shop, First National Dargaville and Ray White Jean Johnson Realty. Thursday and Friday hours are 9am to 4.30pm and Saturday is from 9am to 3pm. Entry is $2 for adults and high school students, $1 for primary school children and under ﬁves are free.

Stepping Out need recruits Joanne Speechly Dargaville’s leisure marching team, Stepping Out, is looking for some more recruits. The group of ten ladies practice in the evenings once or twice a week and the sport is great exercise, good for co-ordination and also a brain workout. Stepping Out currently has ten members, which makes up a team but ideally they would like new members to join. Marching works in groups of threes and ten is the minimum, to make another full team they need another three members and are also looking for back-ups. “Our main practice is on Tuesdays at Dargaville Primary School between 4.30 and 5.30pm and we also get together on a Sunday afternoon to march for the exercise — even if there’s only a few of us and it would be great to get some more recruits,” says Stepping Out founder, Sharon Hunter. “If someone is thinking of joining, coming along on a Sunday would be perfect because then we could teach them the fundamentals before they join the team. People think marching is easy but it’s taken us a whole year to learn to march. “It’s not walking, your body is under tension the whole time and you have to count. If you miss a beat, then it messes everyone up and it’s very involved. We have to remember routines — sort of like ballroom dancing — if you put

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your right foot in the wrong place then you’ll trip someone up and there is a whole marching vocabulary. “Marjory Lok, our leader, marched competitively for many years and our coach, Norma Ker, was Centre Chief NZ Judge of Northland but the rest of us are rank amateurs. We all contribute to the routines though — we’re deﬁnitely part of a team and there’s a real buzz when we actually get the routine right on.” Stepping out are currently fundraising for performance uniforms and would interested in talking to people about sponsorship. Marching is excellent exercise, great for toning muscles, fun and friendly. For more information, contact Sharon Hunter on 09 439 5634.

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NOVEMBER 23 - 2011

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Spend over $50 in selected stores between November 16 and December 7 and go into the draw to win a $500 Christmas voucher Competition starts November 16th and will close on December 7th. The winner will be published in the December 14th edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler. The $500 voucher is to be spent in the shop where the purchase was made.

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It’s that time of year again — there’s a festive feeling in the air and the whole Kaipara is buzzing with anticipation. Not just because Christmas is just around the corner — but because it’s time again for the Kaipara Lifestyler’s big Shop and Win promotion. On these pages you’ll find the best local stores, all offering you a chance to win a memorable holiday bonus of $500! All you have to do to be in the draw for this big giveaway is to shop locally. Spend $50 or more with one of our listed Shop and Win partners between November 16th and December 7th, fill in an entry form in store, and if you’re the lucky shopper who claims the grand prize you’ll walk away with $500 to spend with the store where you posted your entry. It’s that simple — and the best news of all is that all of these proud local businesses have come together to bring you everything you need for the holiday season. On these pages you’ll find a selection of the best Wellsford, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto and the East Coast have to offer, while next week we’ll be showcasing the best in the West and in Dargaville. With festive fare, delightful gift ideas and practical holiday essentials there’s no need to go to the big city to have a cracker Christmas and a wonderful new year!

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MORAN’S BOOKSHOP Books - Stationery Magazines - Art Supplies Cards - Gift Wrap Maps Small Gifts

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The shop will be closed for statutory holidays. Still in stock a grand collection of Christmas Santas, bears, snowmen & Christmas decorations.

Kiwi decorations also available.

Gloria’s Flowers & Gifts Edwin Arcade, 84 Victoria St Dargaville • Ph 09 439 7236

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HUGE RANGE OF NUTS AND BOLTS Motorcycles • ATVs • UTVs • Outdoor power equipment sales • Service and repairs.

Christmas at Wool Centre Bargain Bins from $2. Been added to all the time Good Holiday Knitting.

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NOVEMBER 23 - 2011

Fishing rod technology goes the distance Abu Garcia ﬁshing rods have taken on an exciting new look. They have entered the market this year with rods made with nanotechnology. The new Veritas, nanotech rods are lighter and stronger than their graphite counterparts.

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It has been designed using the IM6 graphite Abu Surfline rod as a model. With some subtle stiffening and the application of the nanotechnology this rod has been transformed from what was already an outstanding fishing rod into an unbelievable, long range, fishing rod. It’s slow progressive taper means that the blank can be easily loaded. The recovery, which is the time it takes the rod to return to its natural shape (straight) after being flexed through the cast is one thing that lets a lot of surf rods down. A wagging tip sends shock waves down the line and that means friction which will shorten your cast.

These are incredible distances for what has been described by the rod designer, Gary Kemsley, as a user friendly fishing rod. “My aim was to produce a practical fishing rod that could cast very long distances.” He said. It certainly does that! The rod is attractively finished in white with a black trim. We haven’t seen any white surf rods on the market, (or on the beach) for some time so it certainly stands out. Lightweight guides keep the overall weight of the rod to a minimum.

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The new Veritas 14’ 6” surf rod is the ﬂagship of the Abu surf rod range. It is a three-piece rod which makes for convenient storage and transportation.

The Veritas has a very fast recovery rate and that means less interference to the line during the cast and therefore more distance. This is a very easy casting rod. In ﬁeld tests this rod has cast over 170m with a 5oz sinker and a staggering 185m with a 4oz sinker.

Gary Kemsley puts the nanotech-equipped Veritas through its paces and bags a big one!

One beneﬁt of the nanotechnology is the incredible hoop strength that is created within the blank. This means that damage to the blank which can cause breakages is unlikely. The rod is such a good looker though that you will want to keep it well protected when not in use. The Abu Garcia Veritas Surf rod is a winner and anyone who ﬁshes the big surf beaches or wants an easy to use long distance casting rod should have a look at this high tech performer.

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Gidday. Billy BC, here. Better known as good political commentata, accordin’ ta Sharlene, tha Boss’s girlfriend. Ya see las’ week, whena Boss wuz goin’ on about tha lictions and tha promissis what the polly’s are makin’, regardliss of munny, I heard abhout a threat ta the penshin, and I wundered wot had happin’d to that nice Winstin Peters bloke. And whaddaya know. Nex’ thing I heard he called atta local pub. The Boss wuz there, and they hada chat along wiv other lokils. Nex’ thing I know tha Boss came home and tole me an’ Sharlene that he thought Winstin was a good bloke. But then we saw ona widescreen TV ina woolshed that Jon Kei an’ that John Binks were havin’ a cuppa tea in a restaurant, wiv duzzin’s of reporters watchin’ them. They wuz hatchin’ a secrit plan, they reckin, and someone overheard wot they wuz sayin’. Then up pops Winstin an’ he reckined the cuppatea kids wuz slaggin’ off us oldies. (I tole you last week that, in dog years compared ta humman years, I wuz just about due for the penshin eh?) An’ Winstin also reckind that political tealeefs at that smoko showed that Mr Don Brash

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wuz getting’ too old fer tha job. Then he rickind that they reckind that Winstin’s supporters were also over tha hill. Well ya shudda herd tha Boss. He wuz onna phone ta everyone ina valley, and Sharlene wuz sendin’ them email things on her laptop thingy. Boss wuz tellin’ alla other farmers aroun’ that he wuzn’t gunna be ova the hill until he was good and bluddy reddy. “We been the backbone of this country Dog,” he said. Then he said: “Backbone — well we still bluddy are the backbone. Where do they reckin’ tha munny comes frum ta pay tha super salaries the polly’s just got. Blimmin Mr Kei’s gunna get another $7,000 in ‘is pay packit! — if he gets tha job back! “I’ll tell yer dog, the munny comes frum the farms, wot we have built up ova the years. An’ it seems now that sertin pollitishins wanta chuck us ona scrap heap. “Well, that smoko in Epsom mite just backﬁre eh? Lookit wot Winstin’s done. He’s gotta big boost ina polls, ‘cos he know’s us oldies really control mosta tha economy. An’ guess wot. We’re a big assett an’ we’re not for sale.” Yair. Go tha Boss. Just hope he ‘members that I’m getting’ on in years, an’ that shud mean he can’t sell me if I hava badrun atta dog trials at tha next ﬁeldays, eh?

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NOVEMBER 23 - 2011

Who’ll boss Fonterra? by Our Agriculture correspondent

With the announced departure of Sir Henry van der Heyden as chairman of the country’s biggest business, the rumour mills are speculating on a successor But despite some dairying power in Kaipara and the north, eyes apparently are elsewhere. Three farmers are being mentioned by industry sources, including well-known Bay of Plenty farmer, Colin Armer, as well as John Wilson who farms at Te Awamutu, and Wairarapa’s John Monaghan. Sir Henry told the annual meeting this month that he’ll quit as of next year’s AGM, a year before he’s slated to do so. He hasn’t set a time frame for a successor to be appointed. The change in leadership will perhaps be signiﬁcant, with Sir Henry having been at the helm for the past decade, a time in which the fortunes of dairy farmers have been on an increasingly upward swing, with a ﬂow on into the national economy and the rural servicing industry in particular. There has been an undercurrent of unrest among Fonterra shareholders in recent months, over the question of share-trading and a review is being undertaken at top level, which is expected to resolve most concerns. Sir Henry says he expects problems about legal titles will be sorted by Christmas. With his term still to run until next November, it is to be assumed

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Rural helicopter rescue Long-time farmer, jersey breeder and World War II veteran, Ron Nicholas, reckons it is important for everyone to give whatever they can to the Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter appeal — because, like Ron, they may need the service one day. The Arapohue resident has certainly endured some pain during the course of his life-time, including burns from an exploding phosphorous smoke grenade in World War II. However, Ron says the pain of being run over by his Ron Nicholas — challenging own tractor was far worse. farmers to support the rescue helicopter The accident left him with a broken pelvis, for an area like Northland, which has such broken ribs, a punctured lung, crook shoulder challenging geography,” says Ron. “It is critical and heavily bruised body. It also dented the not only for the farming community but for all pride of an exceptional farmer, who always communities in Northland and that is why locals — usually — took extreme care around farm need to support the helicopter — it’s here for machinery and emphasised the importance of everybody. on-farm safety. “Unfortunately my accident has given me Ron’s one lapse in safety procedure could publicity for the wrong reasons but if my story have cost him his life but luckily the rescue can help others then that’s great, because heaps helicopter came to the rescue. Now, as the 2011 of farmers have accidents with tractors, quads Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal and other machinery. launches, Ron is challenging farmers to take “I remember lying on the ground in more care around machinery and is also urging excruciating pain with those injuries and the Northlanders to support the appeal. greatest sound I heard coming out of the sky “This is an essential service and so important was the rescue Helicopter.

Thankfully it reached me very quickly but I still had six weeks in hospital — and all because I didn’t apply the brake. “The staff aboard the rescue helicopter was superb. I can’t speak highly enough of them and I will certainly be throwing my support behind them again this year. My encouragement to everyone is just give what you can — every little bit helps for this great life saver — and you never know when you might need it.”

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by Brian Eastwood If you had been passing the former Thames Arial top dressing airﬁeld at Te Wharau one day last week you might have expected to spot an aeroplane about to takeoff. The sounds of the high revving engine you would have heard were coming from a prototype motor sitting on the concrete apron at Michael and Janice Brenstrum’s workshop. It was being demonstrated to members of the Dargaville Vintage Car Club. A few afternoon showers and some muddy roads hadn’t stopped them from their usual, somewhere in the Northern Wairoa, monthly drive. After visiting Kauri Coast Rest Home and taking some of the residents for a ﬂip around town they sat down with them to enjoy lunch. With the meal over, the nine old time cars set out from the boating club car park to visit Paul Graham Pounamu Studios in Mangawhare. Then they were off through the back roads of Parore, Waihue and Avoca to arrive back on State Highway 14 to call on the Brenstrums.

It was an afternoon tea stop, with the added bonus of checking out the boat Michael is building and hearing Whangarei inventor, Allan Fillery, speak about and demonstrate his radical aeroplane engine. He had previously built a small 78c.c, 4-½ horsepower version but then decided to build the full sized, seven cylinder, sidevalve radial motor he had on display. Allan told the car Club members, “From then on it was just a matter of doing a lot of research. I’m certainly not the first person to have a go. But it is the first seven-cylinder engine in the world to be fully computer controlled and it’s more reliable than a magneto system. The fuel is 91 octane.” Alan said that aluminium welding, casting, shrink fitting and working to tolerances of plus or minus 0.101 or 0.102 of a millimetre were some of the skills he has had to learn. “There were a lot of trials and tribulations and there was a huge sigh of relief after I had successfully fitted the

crank shaft and the crank case.” Asked if he meant to put the 130-horse power motor into an aircraft Alan said, “Yes, I am half way, or nearly three quarters of the way through building a

single wing plane. It will only need thirty or forty metres for take off.” And as Janice said in thanking Allan, “The size of the task you have undertaken is absolutely amazing.”

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Travel CRUISE FROM Dargaville to Helensville and coach back 19th Feb, 4th & 18th March and 15th April $120 per person – book at: Visitor Info Centre, Dargaville 09 439 4975.

3 BEDROOM, 2 car garage in Ruawai $180 per week. Phone 09 439 2577. 5 BEDROOM, 2 car garage in Ruawai. $250 per week Phone 09 439 2577. DARGAVILLE

RIVERSIDE PRODUCE MARKET

Commercial To Let MAUNGATUROTO: 70M2 Commercial Premises with 3 phase power, coved flooring, plus outside garden area, on the edge of town with plenty of off-street parking. Has commercial kitchen license — Ideal for Cafe, Offices, Professional rooms etc. Phone Owner 09 431 8609 Mobile 027 498 3282.

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PAINTING. TAKING orders for wallpapering, interior/ exterior painting houses and other buildings. Competitive rates, quality assured. Contact John at Crawford Solutions 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376.

TILES, TILES, Tiles. Best range, best prices, best installation. Tiletex Ltd, 66A Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4455. www.tiletex.co.nz. WATER BLASTING Houses, cowsheds, driveways etc. Also spouting cleaning. Crawford Solutions 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376.

WATER TANKS, PUMPS & SEPTIC TANKS: Not sure what you’re after? Get the right advice all at the right price at Plumbing and Heating Centre – sales and installation –

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

09 439 6123

09 439 1505

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

027 614 6309

 0800 326 123

Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply)

All Beef hung for two weeks Bookings are essential

Salamis now available Over 25 years experience • Return deliveries by arrangement For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette Ph 09 439 2020 • 021 401 934 Ah/Fax 09 439 2910 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

NOVEMBER 23 - 2011

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 30 November 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 28 Nov 2011. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Driver Education

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KAIPARA DRIVING ACADEMY. For all your driver licencing needs. We offer competitive pricing. Contact us for more information. Phone 09 439 5088.

BAPTIST PASTOR wants to rent 4 brm or 3 brm plus office house in Dargaville. Please Phone 09 439 0494 or 09 439 7323.

Property For Sale

FREE CONFIDENTIAL Budgeting Service. To make a booking call 09 439 8592. We also offer a complete money management service if required.

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FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE educating you. Kaipara Budgeting Service, 58 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Please Telephone 09 946 5440 (free local call) for an appointment! GARAGE SALE 7am (Sunday) 27 Logan St.

GAS FITTERS Certified gas fitters available for all your gas installations and maintenance requirements. Service agents for Bosch & Rinnai Califonts.

Much Loved Family Home & 2 acres

102 Jervois St, Dargaville

Call Simon Gray on 09 439 0362

Plumbing and Heating Centre 0800 326 123

Further details Trade Me Listing #: 421227476 Private Sale

Situations Vacant

Got2Go Got2Go Plants Plants

DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED A qualified or experienced dental assistant is required to assist at Mangawhai Dental, 30 Moir Street Mangawhai. 8.45am to 5.00pm Mondays only at this stage, but it is anticipated that this will increase to 6 days a month next year. The successful applicant should ideally have chair side experience, but this is not essential as training can be provided to the right person. Start immediately.

Please Phone Donelle on 09 638 3424 Tues-Fri, or Monday on 09 431 5884

Graphic Designer Position Available

Landscaping Hedgeing Shelter

Sale up to 50% Friday, Saturday and Sunday

55 West Coast Rd

Te Kopuru

09 439 5556 Open 9am–4pm

Northern Wairoa Community Radio Trust AGM Will be held on Monday December the 12th 2011 at 7.30pm Lion’s Club Hall Hokianga Rd, Dargaville All welcome

Muddy Waters Gallery Central Hotel Dargaville Open Tuesday – Sunday 12 noon – 4pm Dargaville Lions

Skills Required Excellent communication skills both verbal & written. Computer skills – knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop Team player. Tidy and well presented. Please send your CV to: NorthSouth Multi Media PO Box 474, Dargaville accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz Phone: 09 439 6933

Otamatea Quilter’s 27th Annual Quilt Show Also on Display Victorian Heritage Decorations from the Museum collection 2nd December 2011 - 5th January 2012

Authorised by

Mike Sabin

3 Bayside Drive, Coopers Beach.

5 Church Road, Matakohe, Northland. Ph:09 431 7417: www.kaurimuseum.com

AFFORDABLE ARTS SALE & EXHIBITION Opening evening

5–7.30pm Wednesday 23rd Nov. featuring great local sounds & amazing art Sale continues

10am–5pm Thurs 24th & Friday 25th Nov. 10am–1pm Saturday 26th Nov.

It’s Spring clean time again. Lions are looking for quality 2nd hand goods for their yearly auction

Painting pottery mosaics woodturning jewellery mixed-media and more! DARGAVILLE TOWN HALL

Ph 09 439 2397

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

Casual/On Call NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, publishers of the Kaipara Lifestyler, the Northern Farming Lifestyles, Waikato Farming Lifestyles, Taranaki/Manawatu Farming Lifestyles and Canterbury Farming are looking for a graphic designer to join our exciting publishing company on an on call basis.

Northland Electorate NZ National Party National Party supporters wanting a lift to their nearest polling booth on election day the 26th November, can call 0800 868 464 for assistance.

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Easter 2012 Registration is now open, closes 20th December 2011 Programme & registration forms available online at www.albertland.co.nz or pickup from Albertland Museum (1-3 Daily), Woody’s Winners, Wellsford Sports and Leisure Centre, Wellsford Library or Kodak Express Warkworth

“Celebrating 150 years” Albertland & Districts Museum Inc Memorial Park, Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

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NOVEMBER 23 - 2011

Roper & Jones 4

85 Hokianga Road

9 Walker terrace – te Kopuru

Entertainers delight. Spacious family home, modern kitchen 2 bathrooms 4 bdrms. Downstairs has a large rumpus room. Private backyard with a fenced inground pool.

Tranquillity Found, Freshly painted, this home is quietly elegant. Handy to boat ramp, enjoy the river views. 3 bdms, large lounge & dining. Garage, carport, covered outdoor area. 1012sqm in 2 titles. $260,000 ReF 2991 Rachael DE VRiES 021 943 900

$340,000 ReF 2995 Rachael DE VRiES 021 943 900

8 Church Street

12 first ave

77 gordon Street

proudly supporting

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62 gordon Street

14 Earl Street

75 Jervois Street

SOLE

REDUCED

•3 bdrms •3 large bedrooms •Polished floors •Renovated bathroom •All weather covered deck •Handy to Medical centre •Walk to schools& dairy •Large section •Quiet cul de sac •Plus a self contained flat $175,000 ReF 2979 $210,000 ReF 3002 Michelle tOMLinSOn 027 339 5937

Plover Place

Renovated & redecorated 3 bdrm home. Combined wet area bathroom. Double garage with extra off street parking. Central Location. $215,000 ReF 2960 Michelle tOMLinSOn 027 339 5937

Due to recent sales Michelle requires new listings… Considered Selling? Call me now for a

So much Space… 4 bdrms, large lounge. Bathroom near completion, new kitchen on its way. Private BBQ area. 2 car garaging, workshop + single garage. $247,000 ReF 3001 Rachael DE VRiES 021 943 900

•3 bm home •Relocated and •2 lounges refurbished •Modern kitchen •4 bedrooms •Modern bathroom & ensuite •Combined living •Polished floors •Single garage + 2 single •Double garage, flat section. carports •Garden shed $199,000 ReF 2999 $175,000 ReF 2996 Rachael DE VRiES 021 943 900

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

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New spacious 3 bedroom brick and tile home. Open plan living. Beautifully decorated. On easy care section in a new subdivision

Talk to a local… Proven Results Michelle Tomlinson 027 339 5937

$265,000 ReF 2994 Michelle tOMLinSOn 027 339 5937

Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

Opanake Road 6

5 View Road – Maungaturoto

Run-Off / grazing Block – .aranga

•25.4623ha •90% effective •Well fenced & raced •4 bedroom home •Close to town $599,000 +gSt ReF HL2013 John POWELL 021 439 555

100acres in 22 paddocks. Great water supply, fertilised annually, outbuildings, 3 bedroom villa with 2 bathrooms and expansive seaviews. $650,000 + gSt if any. ReF HL2010 John POWELL 021 439 555

te Opi Road – Paparoa

281 Mountain Road – Maungaturoto

REDUCED

Expansive home, with views. 5–6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 280sqm home — all the space you are looking for. Open plan living & dining. Lounge opens onto a deck overlooking your own private pool — fenced with its own changing room, complete with toilet. 4 car garaging and handy to shops and schools. PRiced To sell $269,999 ReF 2993 Jill Wilson 021 505 712

17 Puawai Street – Kaiwaka

8 Depot Road – Paparoa

Mortgagee Sale Approximately 10 acres. Cheap buying at this price - Great views. A must see. $115,000 Jill Wilson 021 505 712

Central Road Paparoa

Wide harbour frontage, easy contour land, divided into paddocks, all with spring fed troughs. Large 5brm farmhouse in need of TLC. Variety of small sheds. Land area 13.8ha (approx). Just a few km from SH1 & 5km (approx) from Kaiwaka. $495,000+GsT ReF Felicia dooRnenBal 021 858 115

Whakapirau

REDUCED

Tidy 3 bdrm home on 1098m2 – corner section. Enclosed deck with pleasant outlook. Walk to the shops, & recreation centre. •Approx: 82km to Albany •14km to Mangawhai •62km to Whangarei •76km to Dargaville $245,000 ReF 1177 BeV HaDDRELL 09 431 9017 OR 021 708 839

3 brm home, large decking, flat section, car port, garage and workshop, close to coast and wonderful township, ideal to retire to or as an investment. $239,000 ReF 911 BeV HaDDRELL 09 431 9017 OR 021 708 839

…all you need is the house. 10.98ha (approx) 50% easy contour with the balance in bush. Plenty of shed space for the tractor etc, and calf rearing. Power and telephone to the shed. 10mins(approx) to Paparoa. $385,000 +gSt ReF sheila Boon aH 09 431 6955 / 0274 985 651

4 bdm, large 1486m2 located in beautiful Whakapirau. Relax on the deck and soak in the views over to Pahi and surrounding rural countryside. Walk to the beach, excellent wharf and boat launching facilities to take advantage of the great fishing on the Kaipara. Approximately 1.5hrs from Auckland. PRice $295,000 ReF 1234 sheila Boon aH 09 431 6955 / 0274 985 651

Whakapirau – Lot 35 Heatley Rd

Matakohe – Land & Barn 13.5 Ha

Matakohe – 8,775m2 Lifestyle

Matakohe 1.2 Ha Lifestyle – 220 greenhill Rd

SOLE

Rejuvenate and invest here. Magic sheltered spot set up for luxury camping, water tanks, gas califont, dam, orchard, 4ha grazing, native bush. Access to Harbour. Whakapirau Beach a short drive away too. Phone today. $199,000 ReF 1239 Rhoda MORRiSOn 09 431 6912 OR 0274 800 691

Jill Wilson 021 505 712

Rachael de VRies 021 943 900

Private and secluded (33 acres), 4 springfed dams, champion motorcross track, barn, pines and native trees. Has to be best value here! Pick up your phone and call Rhoda today. $169,000 ReF 1214 Rhoda MORRiSOn 09 431 6912 OR 0274 800 691

Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

John PoWell 021 439 555

Become self-sufficient here with warm house, sunny deck, big garage & sleepout with shower & loo, high stud leanto to park the bus, good sized polyhouse, raised garden beds, grazing. Walk to cafes! Phone Rhoda to view today. $325,000 ReF # 1238 Rhoda MORRiSOn 09 431 6912 OR 0274 800 691

Rhoda MoRRison 027 480 0691

sheila Boon 0274 985 651

roperandjones.co.nz

Well presented 3 acres. Enjoy living here being close to your animals and admire a stunning vista. 3 bdm + sleepout / hobby room. Nearby to boat ramps. Very peaceful place to escape. You will love it, so phone. Rhoda to view today! $235,000 ReF 1237 Rhoda MORRiSOn 09 431 6912 OR 0274 800 691

BeV haddRell 09 431 9017 021 708 839

Felicia dooRnenBal 021 858 115

09 439 7295

GaRy MoRRis 021 902 087

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