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November 23 2021

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Direct action in sand mining campaign u by Andy Bryenton

Community group Save Our Sands (SOS) have taken its protest action to the next stage, orchestrating direct resistance on the open seas.

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SOS members, who have recently been joined in their opposition to sand mining by Greenpeace Aotearoa, took to the waters in the Hauraki Gulf last week in full fairy tern costume. The activists displayed banners in front of a newlycommissioned dredging boat designed to harvest large amounts of sand from the Pakiri coastline. This area has been mined for more than a century, leading to erosion and slippage. Critically, it is also home to many endangered birds, including the fairy tern. Recognised as New Zealand’s most endangered sea bird, only 40 remain. For this reason, and wider reasons of marine ecology, locals have taken a stand against two new consent applications sand mining company McCallum Bros has lodged with Auckland Council. If granted, these will see millions more tonnes of sand taken from the embayment. “The sand is the fairy tern’s home, it protects them, and it’s literally being sucked away,” said SOS spokesperson Jessie Stanley. “These two new consents are to continue the sand mining, which has already had a devastating impact on Mangawhai to Pakiri beaches. “Mining is damaging seabed ecosystems, disrupting seabird feeding and nesting habitats, and causing irreversible coastal erosion. “McCallum Brothers has been taking sand from this location for generations, creating great scientific and community concern.”

p Protestors take direct action, taking their message to the crew of a sand mining vessel harvesting resources from the seabed

SOS is a community group with the support of groups such as Greenpeace and the Endangered Species Foundation, is urging New Zealanders to oppose the consents and protect the coastline from further sand mining. “Any form of sea mining devastates seabed ecosystems and disrupts food supplies to our wildlife,” says seabed mining campaigner for Greenpeace Aotearoa, James Hita. “This is a perfect example of why we cannot leave the safety of the oceans up to the systems that are currently in place. “The Mangawhai to Pakiri coastline is a scientifically recognised closed

embayment area, meaning any sand that is removed by mining can only be replaced by sand being taken from adjacent coastal beaches.” McCallum Brothers has now registered with Auckland Council for three new sand mining resource consents that, if granted, would allow them to take over nine million cubic metres of sand, starting at a depth of five metres, out to 30 metres depth. Citizens can make a submission on the mining resource consent process up until December 10. Search Save-our-SandMangawhai-Pakiri on Facebook to have your say. A second petition is online at greenpeace.org.nz. ¢

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p Works on Waipoua River Road will be off to an auspicious start after a number of local dignitaries attended a blessing ceremony last week. From left to right: Snow Tane (Te Roroa), Jack Rudolph (Kaipara District Council), Thomas Hohaia (Te Roroa), Shane Jones, Willow Jean-Prime (MP for Northland) and her daughter, and Mayor Dr Jason Smith. The roadway will open the path for a new visitor experience within the nationally recognised Waipoua kauri forest.

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p The story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounter with the three ghosts of Christmas has been brought to the stage in Dargaville, with a unique local interpretation, new songs and music. In an unprecedented box office blitz, every show is sold out, with crowds unable to attend last week due to Covid-19 re-allocated to fresh dates in December.

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Rarest shorebird nesting now

Dementia unit is operational

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New Zealand’s rarest bird, the fairy tern, has started the 2021– 2022 nesting season early, with the first egg laid at Papakanui on the inner Kaipara Harbour.

The first occupants of the multimillion-dollar dementia unit at Maungaturoto’s Riverview Rest Home are now in residence as staff gear up “a little at a time” towards a full 14-unit occupancy rate.

With only 40 of the tiny seabirds remaining in the wild, every egg is precious, say staff from the Department of Conservation. The sight of one means that other terns may soon establish their nests for the season, with the major breeding grounds of Mangawhai and Te Ārai under scrutiny. However, the public has been warned to steer clear of the nesting areas on the coast. Fairy terns are notoriously haphazard nest builders, p Fairy terns are nesting now, with the Department of Conservation calling for extra care when accessing those beaches where often scraping a shallow they live dish into the sand and shell banks they inhabit. Renewed calls “She was escorted out of the reserve, for care came after an Auckland citizen and police were notified. This will also breached the Covid-19 border and drove be followed up with our DOC compliance into the Mangawhai nesting zone. officers for entering a wildlife refuge “We came across a vehicle with an (breaching the Northland reserves occupant and a dog, parked in the bylaws) with a vehicle and a dog. Both dunes at the base of the wildlife refuge are prohibited and may result in an $800 at Mangawhai. The person had breached infringement notice.” the Covid-19 alert level three border This incident provides a timely reminder restriction to enter the area, had got her to stay off the dunes with vehicles and vehicle stuck in the soft sand and had observe the marked areas where fairy to stay overnight,” said Craig Deal, DOC tern nest sites may pop up during the Whangārei operations manager. coming months. ¢

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“We have three residents now and expect to increase our numbers by about two each week,” said rest home manager Tracy Chapman. “This allowed the staff, which has increased in number by six or seven people, to integrate into the new environment and for us to operate smoothly from the start.” The arrival of residents has been the final touch in a four-year saga with the unit construction the focus of a huge community fundraising campaign, coupled with a grant from the Provincial Growth Fund that set the final seal on construction. Final health department paperwork delayed occupancy for some weeks. However, the red tape resulted in a green light for the project that was overseen by the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust and is planned as the first stage leading to eventual full hospital care facilities. Staff for the dementia unit section of the rest home are now up and running.

p Cook Shirley Quinn works in the new commercial kitchen at the dementia unit

The commercial kitchen in the new build is well underway and providing meals for the unit and also available to wider residents in the extended rest home area. “Staff have been delighted to experience just how we can cater to clients,” adds Tracy. “We have a unit patient, and his wife is now a rest home client resident. She is able to join her husband in the unit for mealtimes — keeping their family unit together.” ¢

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A garden of giving u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s quilters have generously donated an example of their art to raise funds for Greenways Trust this Christmas.

Public quizzed on library’s future u by Andy Bryenton

Fresh concepts in community learning and recreation have been put forward in a recent survey regarding the future of Kaipara libraries.

p Quilters assemble; giving back to the community is a tradition for Dargaville local fabric artisans, who have plans to share their work in multiple ways

However, there was more giving on the calendar as the members of the Dargaville quilters met at Bev Bagby’s art studio and garden. A second quilt is soon to be raffled to generate funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. There are plans well underway for an outdoor gala event in early 2022. “We’re very grateful,” said Greenways Trust general manager Denise Nicholson. “We’ll use the funds raised toward the purchase of a tandem trike so that our people with higher needs can get out and about with the rest of the group and enjoy some exercise.” The adult-sized trikes are specially built and imported and can keep up with modern mountain bikes and road bikes. With this act of Christmas kindness

achieved, the quilters are turning their attention to the weekend of February 18 and 19, when they will once again meet at Bev’s hilltop garden, this time inviting the public to join them. The long-established trees and flowers, first planted by the previous generation of the Bagby family, have been weeded and restored to a state of natural beauty. They will form the backdrop for Quilts in the Garden, a two-day event blending craft and nature. “We usually display quilts in a hall or a gallery, but this will be unique,” Bev said. Work is in progress toward the event, with members of the Dargaville Quilters enjoying the challenge of creating works, which will be well-framed by nature. ¢

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The Kaipara District Council is working through a plan for the next decade of library development in the community. Part of this is exploring the many and varied new functions libraries fulfil in other places. While providing fiction and non-fiction books remains a core competency, other libraries have branched out to become community meeting hubs. ‘Libraries are still p Future libraries could include virtual reality portals, ebook focussed on reading, download terminals and 3D printing facilities literacy, and information. However, in the last 20 to 30 years, will be the community who become its they have developed their roles around patrons and customers.” learning and community making,’ the Perhaps, unsurprisingly, a common KDC survey states. It is currently online, theme when library upgrades are via the Dargaville Library Facebook page, pondered is ‘more space’. However, Lisa before listing possibilities including a agreed that it’s not simply space, but music recording studio, cafe area, Lego what is done with it that matters. In an building zone and 3D printing facilities. increasingly digital age, this may mean “These are all conversation starters, libraries with ebook download kiosks, but we don’t want people to be limited virtual reality areas or even a mobile by them,” says head librarian Lisa Salter. library to serve the smaller towns. Have “We need the community to decide your say online before November 25 at what they want from their library, as it the Kaipara District Council website. ¢

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A living legacy gives back u by Andy Bryenton

The Northern Wairoa Fund has been described as a ‘living legacy’, a way to do good for the community year after year. Its latest round of disbursements proves the theory. The fund exists to assist local community groups and generates them via the interest on money donated by people wanting to make a long-lasting difference in their own hometown. Rather than willing or bequeathing sums to centralised charitable causes, this form of giving has become popular in recent years, and the Northern Wairoa Fund is no exception. “You don’t have to die to have your donation do good,” says NWF p Margaret Bishop of the Northern Wairoa Fund, the Whānau Focus Centre’s Rachel Ashford, and the Dargaville Community spokesperson Margaret Development Board’s Sue Curtis at the grants ceremony Bishop, who, along with her husband John, has just made a Whānau Focus Centre and for local sizeable contribution to the fund. This, addiction assistance and support group together with the bequests of others, Whakamana Tangata. Both groups will continue to generate more and more are grassroots organisations serving money each year to assist good works in the Dargaville community, and both the community. will receive funds to cover those little “Anyone with a sum of money to donate expenses, expansions and upgrades to worthy causes is well advised to look which governmental or other trusts-based at what we’re doing here,” said Margaret. funding sometimes can’t cover. Due to its nature, this giving will not “You can have a living legacy and see the change you’ve helped to make.” erode the fund’s core capital; more That change takes the form, this interest is being earned even now toward disbursement round of funding for the future acts of kindness. ¢

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER November 23 2021

‘Traffic lights’ now Covid focus u by Paul Campbell

With the government expected to move to the ‘traffic light’ Covid-19 control system in another week, the border between Kaipara and Auckland remains in question, with a remaining disparity between the number of cases in the city and other urban areas. There were two new cases in Northland, both close contacts of existing cases and already in isolation, in the latest figures as this edition went to press, for a total of 64 active and released cases in the region. The latest cases were in Onerahi and Hikurangi, while Dargaville was clear of new cases. Elsewhere, 36 cases were active, and 35 in home isolation, with one in Whangārei Hospital in a stable condition, and 28 cases have been released from isolation. Last weekend, there was a cumulative total of vaccination doses given in Northland of 247,112. In the wider region, Auckland is awaiting news if this week will be the last of New Zealand’s longest lockdown of 100 days since August. Expectations were that the government was likely to consider moving the whole country away from the alert-level system to the new traffic light system next week. Once in effect, this would leave lockdowns,

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Clause, not a get out jail free card u by Natalie Robinson and Jared Cains

When the property market is as tight as it is right now, prospective purchasers often feel pressure to get their offers on the table as fast as possible. However, pausing to get your lawyer to check over the contract before signing is absolutely vital. When contracts aren’t done right, buyers can find themselves involved in costly negotiations trying to amend or exit an agreement, which could have been avoided by taking time at the outset to check the agreement. Solicitor’s approval clause — not the catch-all you might think Some people mistakenly believe that adding in a solicitor’s approval clause into the sale and purchase agreement acts as a get out of jail free card if they change

their mind on the property later. Just ask your lawyer to say they don’t approve, and the deal’s off, right? Wrong. The Court has taken a very narrow interpretation of this clause, and there is, in fact, only very limited scope for the grounds lawyers can use to cancel a contract using this clause. If you’re not sure the property is perfect for you, but you want to make an offer, a well-drafted due diligence clause would be a better solution. Choosing the right due diligence clause When your lawyer reviews your contract, one of the things they will do for you is make sure any due diligence clause

Ballet performance date correction We would like to advise that the date and time for the ballet performance, which is being presented in Te Kopuru as part of the 150th-anniversary celebrations for the town, were misquoted last week. The correct date and time for the event is Tuesday, December 14, at 6pm, at the Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. It’s also been pointed out that some may have misinterpreted the information about the ages of the performers who are to portray the leading roles in each excerpt. It is they, and not the fictional characters they portray, who are age 14.

inserted is fit for purpose. Do you need the scope and time just to review the physical aspects of the property, or work through discussions with your family or test the feasibility of a related project in the background? The DD clause needs to be drafted in such a way you can rely on it should you need to change your mind. Covid-19 clauses Obviously, the Covid-19 pandemic we are in is unpredictable, and restrictions on people’s movements are constantly shifting depending on where the virus flares up and the government’s response at p Natalie Robinson the time. Agreements may require a Covid-19 clause, but again, it to Covid-induced restrictions without needs to be drafted well to match the overcooking it. specific needs of your situation. Trying Making sure you understand what is to align the dates using a catch-all expected of you under the agreement, clause, particularly when transactions whether you’re buying or selling, will are reliant on each other (for example, a help your transaction run as smoothly as purchase conditional on another property possible. A good lawyer will help explain selling), can quickly make timeframes your contract and obligations to you. It confusing and, sometimes, unworkable. means you can avoid issues from the A good lawyer can draft a condition that outset, save a lot of stress, and keep allows for changes to timeframes due costs to the expected level. ¢

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Accolades for young achievers

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After a challenging year, high schools across the Kaipara have celebrated the achievements of a group of exceptional students, those who have excelled on the sports field, in academia and in leadership. This week, we present the high-achieving alumni of Dargaville High School and Ruawai College.

p Danika Beardsall and Francie Godfrey are the academic achievers of Dargaville High School this year. The title of dux, meaning ‘duke’ in Latin, goes to the student who has excelled beyond all others in the classroom

p Harmony Covacich and Lucas Payne were Dargaville High School’s sports duxes after a year of memorable sporting achievements, despite the challenges presented by lockdowns and travel restrictions

Clarification Last week it was reported in the Kaipara Lifestyler that Silver Fern Farms had been listed on the Ministry of Health website as a ‘place of interest’. It was not correct as while the company has taken precautionary approaches against Covid-19; it was not listed as such. The error is regretted, as is any inconvenience caused.

p Harmony Covacich, Ryley Gray, Brodye Chan-Sau and Ashlee Rakich have been selected as Dargaville High School’s 2022 head leaders, inspiring other students through their leadership

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A family business of commemoration

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Dargaville librarian Rachel Watson is about to embark on a new career path, taking on her family’s business with a focus on helping other families remember their loved ones. Rachel will take over the reins of her uncle Ross Watson’s headstone and monument workshop on December 1. While the manufacturing of the diverse, customised stones of remembrance takes place further north in Kaikohe, she will be offering her services as a designer and custom creator of meaningful memorials to Dargaville. “My uncle bought the business from Mason and Mason in 2017,” says Rachel. “Now I’m going to be taking over, though not the carving and shaping side of things, mainly talking to families. I’ll be designing and helping people come up with p Rachel Watson is proud to carry on a family tradition that helps people commemorate their loved ones and is bringing appropriate monuments.” this service to Dargaville That is often a process involving many close loved ones and “We can add in the appropriate words, whānau. It means Rachel is ready to make sometimes these come from a person’s will house calls, helping people through their or from their loved ones, and we can make a grieving times with a plan for an earthly monument that reflects a person’s interests, commemoration that can be visited by their culture and the things they valued,” generations to come. She says that the says Rachel. stonemason in Kaikohe creates the “People react differently to the masterpieces, which she can customise passing of a family member, but it’s all via digital tools on a portable computer. about compassion.” ¢

Like many coastal communities, Kaipara faces significant environmental challenges caused by changing climate and associated rising sea levels. Examples include more intense and frequent drought, more extreme rainfall causing land instability and slips, increasingly severe cyclones, temperature gains, sea-level rise, heatwaves and sea acidification. Along with the changes, there are also opportunities, which Kaipara District Council is acting on with the release of the Kaipara Ki Tua Climate Smart Strategic Framework. “We have the chance to act now, to not only adapt to the changes but also to support transitioning to low emissions and curbing further change,” the framework’s climate change adviser Katy Simon said. “The framework puts a programme of climate change work together, to understand and plan for the impacts of the climate change.” Kaipara Ki Tua translates to Kaipara into the future, and mayor Dr Jason Smith believes it could not have come at a better time. “Our home is changing. Kaipara’s climate is changing. Average temperatures are rising,

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both in the air and the water,” Dr Smith said. “Rainfall patterns are shifting, and recent-year trends show Poutō and the Oneriri Peninsula west of Kaiwaka have the lowest rainfall levels in Northland. These changes are predicted to have big impacts on the health and wellbeing of Kaipara people.” ¢

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This substantial dairy unit located at Mamaranui, north of Dargaville, offers multiple opportunities for the discerning buyer. 370 hectares (more or less) with a balance of quality silt loam flats and Te Kopuru sand hills. The farm boundaries the Kaihu River, which provides quality water for farm and irrigation to 80 hectares. Infrastructure on this property includes two 400 tonne silo's a further silo supplies the 70 bale rotary shed, fitted with Rakaia engineering in shed feed system. The feedpad has capacity for 400 cows. As a Spring only production has been in excess of 260,000kgMS and as a more intensive level 5 system, has been in excess of 350,000kgMS. Farm buildings include a seven bay implement shed, renovated calf shed, hazardous chemicals shed, PKE bunker and urea silo. Our vendors instructions are clear - bring the buyers to the Auction and allow us to get on with the next venture.

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The Kaipara District Council and the Northern Transport Alliance are on track to deliver more upgraded road surfaces, before dry conditions curtail the optimum season.

Northpower’s new energy advice programme, which seeks to lift people out of energy hardship, has won funding from the Support for Energy Education In Communities (SEEC) initiative.

A report this week on the multimillion-dollar project to remediate the unsealed roads of the Kaipara has shown that the schedule is on track. The new design of road building can stand up to weather bomb events, such as the storms that delivered late-October and early November downpours across the mid-north. “We are almost 34% complete, with 55 kilometres rehabilitated, which is tremendous,” said the KDC’s p Roading is on schedule, and extensive works are planned before summer dust and heat puts an end to the Joanne Reid, addressing a productive season meeting of the externally funded projects committee. In total, 129 be in Golden Stairs Road and Paparoa kilometres of resurfacing is underway Station Road, Rehia and Oneriri Roads currently, with only 30.5 kilometres yet near Ruawai, Dargaville’s Waihue, to begin. Maropiu, Houto and Pukehuia Roads. “With recent weather events, we can There will be drainage improvements confirm that even with the tremendous coming for Mount Wesley Coast Road, amount of rain this spring, there has Mahuta Road and Ararua Road as only been one incident on a road in the well. Additionally, an experimental rip project,” added Ms Reid. and remake rebuild of Morgan Road Accompanying documents indicate that is planned to trial this method of the next pavement works undertaken will road reconstruction. ¢

This funding from the government will allow the north’s energy provider to embark on a consumer outreach programme, aimed at helping Northlanders with practical energy saving advice, alongside assistance to help them reduce their total electricity costs. SEEC has committed $55,000 toward this programme. The outreach programme p Switched on — good advice and practical assistance are on the way to help make power more affordable for Northland families includes practical help through home energy assessments, Business, Innovation and Employment providing free LED light bulbs and (MBIE) supports the programme through draught stoppers, and help regarding the provision of SEEC funding. “We know that energy hardship is a real electrical safety in the home. It’s set to be implemented across the Whangārei issue for many in our region. Northpower and Kaipara regions soon, with the is aiming to play its part in helping lift assistance of community groups and our vulnerable customers out of energy the help of partners who can contact hardship through education, practical those most in need. Further advice will advice and energy-saving devices and be on offer remotely via a call centre working together with trusted partners in the community,” Ms Wansbone said. and website. “We look forward to working with our Rachel Wansbone, Northpower’s customer excellence manager, says community to roll out this programme, she is delighted that the Ministry of helping our customers most in need.” ¢

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Te Kopuru 455 West Coast Road

Consistency, profitability and production

Located just south west of Dargaville, this very attractive 184.55 hectare (more or less) property is proven with its consistent production averaging 283,744kgMS over the past four years from 500 mixed age herd. Top production for the farm from 504 cows split calving is 293,507kgMS. Excellent infrastructure includes an immaculate 33ASHB cowshed, limestone packed feed storage area, a great array of support buildings and concrete feed pad with capacity for 300 cows. The farm is subdivided into 62 paddocks containing 176 hectares effective with predominantly good strong clean pasture. Complementing this property are the two homes, a three bedroom main homestead with established gardens and a second newly renovated, three bedroom home. It's now time for the new owners to capitalise on their holding with options to purchase as a going concern.

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Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a popular part of Dargaville, this low-maintenance home promises an easy-care lifestyle! With a great outlook of the local school field. Inside, three bedrooms are complemented by a modern bathroom plus separate toilet; the updated kitchen ensures the ability to cater to any occasion, and the dedicated laundry room enhances practicality, while superb flow from the open plan living area promotes easy access outside.

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This sun-drenched home boasts three bedrooms, a highly-functional kitchen and versatile, open-plan living spaces, family bathroom along with a separate toilet. The separate laundry has an abundance of storage. The fully fenced grounds are lowmaintenance yet big enough for the adults to entertain and the kids to run around. The large double garaging has the benefit of a concrete floor and power along with ample off-street parking which contribute further appeal.

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The Kaipara Art Awards have moved on to Mangawhai, bringing an exhibition of top local creative talent to the Moir Street gallery. As the artworks were unveiled, the awards winners assembled to receive their prizes across various categories.

p Trista Ecuyer’s macro-photograph, The Pollinator, secured the young Kaipara artist the emerging artist award

p Ross Hinton from the French Art Shop congratulates Deb HunterWhitlock for her success as the winner in the two-dimensional painting division

p A gathering of well-wishers assembled to congratulate the Kaipara’s winning artists of 2021, meeting outside the Mangawhai Artists gallery on Moir Street

p Philippa Murray-Aynsley was not only the runner-up in the twodimensional painting division; she also received the coveted people’s choice award, decided by gallery visitors

p Zivana Pauling’s vivid work secured her first place in the twodimensional other media division

p Nightfall over Pahi by Geoff Ruthe received the judges’ award for its expressive style, painted in dynamic, broad brush strokes on a large square canvas.

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Located on the outskirts of Dargaville only a few minutes' drive to the local township of Dargaville and Te Kopuru, we have on offer a property with a great rural outlook. The 1047sqm parcel of land hosts a two bedroom dwelling with open plan living which flows out onto the deck area along with an attached room to make it into three bedrooms. This property has potential to be a do up or take the opportunity to start again with a blank canvas.

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Located in the heart of Dargaville Flat 1 at 177 Victoria Street, Dargaville boasts two bedrooms with-in built wardrobes, Spacious kitchen and large, open-plan living areas. The bathroom is highly functional with the benefit of a large shower, along with the convenience of a separate toilet. The grounds are sheltered and designed with minimal upkeep in mind, single internal access garaging and additional off-street parking add further appeal. Such a great opportunity in this sought after central location.

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The festive season is well and truly on its way, with a mere month from this publication until the big day. To make this time of year a little bit merrier, we’ve added some fun to your Christmas shopping. The Kaipara Lifestyler is launching a competition this week to promote shopping local and supporting friends and neighbours, with the possibility of a big Christmas prize for one lucky reader. Here’s how it works. In this edition of your Kaipara Lifestyler, you’ll find a huge list of participating local shops, all of whom have excellent ideas to help you get ready for the holidays. From practicalities to get you prepared for guests through to little indulgences to make the season jolly, and of course, masses of gifts for p We’re making Christmas shopping a little sweeter with a $500 prize, and an excuse to avoid the stress of big-box retail for the friends and family, they are charms of your local main street all here. All you have to do to be in to win a $500 in the December 14 edition of the Christmas Shop and Win prize is to spend Kaipara Lifestyler. $20 or more at a participating business However, there will be plenty of other between November 23 and December 6. winners, too. By supporting locals at There will be tickets in-store for you to fill this time of year, especially after the out your name and phone number, putting disruptions and irregularities of Covid-19 you in the prize draw. At the beginning of lockdowns, you’ll be doing a good thing December, we’ll collect all the entries and for the whole community. A vibrant, draw a lucky winner, who will receive a varied and busy main street and an $500 voucher for the store where they enticing range of boutique shops, cafes, filled in their entry form. You can enter restaurants and other artisans are the as many times as you wish, meaning heart of a flourishing town, after all. By that every time you help support local swapping out remote, online shopping business you could be in to win. for some real, local engagement, we’re The lucky reader who takes home doing ourselves and all our neighbours this seasonal windfall will be published a favour. ¢

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A Visionary Future for the Racecourse: Dargaville’s New Neighbourhood

The proposed redevelopment of the Dargaville Racecourse lays out a visionary future for Dargaville. The Racecourse Development Project has made significant progress in 2021, supported by $900,000 of PGF funding granted to the project tripartite group in 2020, namely Dargaville Racing Club (DRC), Dargaville Community Development Board (DCDB) and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua. The tripartite group commissioned consultants to develop a concept design and plan change proposal for the site to realise their shared vision for it. The tripartite collective intent was to provide quality homes for Dargaville, including retirement living, create local jobs and overall contribute positively to the future of Dargaville and the Northern Wairoa community. The concept development could provide more than 430 homes, 20+ light industrial sections, and more than four hectares of parks and open spaces. Significant investment in infrastructure will be required to support this, including an upgrade to the T-intersection of Awakino Point North Road and SH14 to improve safety, a shared walking and cycling path along SH14 and upgrades to the wastewater network and treatment capacity. If the plan change is successful, future development on the racecourse site could provide for papakāinga, a retirement village, an early childhood centre and community hall or a similar facility. In contrast to a light industrial development of the racecourse site, which is anticipated by the Kaipara Spatial Plan, the tripartite group proposal is estimated to provide net economic benefits of approximately $18.4 million (present value). These benefits include an increase to local housing supply, including affordable housing such as papakāinga, temporary construction employment and permanent ongoing employment in the businesses that would emerge during the next 30 years. It is a complex project, and the site has presented a number of constraints and opportunities. The concept design

process has involved a large number of technical consultants, including planners, urban designers and engineers (civil, geotechnical, traffic), cultural advisers, acoustic, archaeology and landscape specialists, economists and property consultants. In addition, engagement with community and hui with mana whenua representatives through the cultural impact assessment process provided important contributions to the process. The project team has worked together to assess the feasibility of different options and find the right balance and type of development across the site. In May 2021, three early engagement meetings were held. One with racing club members, another with site neighbours, and an open session was held with the local community at The Dargaville Club with more than 50 attendees. A Dargaville Housing Survey received 90 local responses that considered personal housing choices and identified the housing future they wanted to see for Dargaville. Three retirement engagement sessions were also held with 22 Dargaville residents in August 2021 as part of the ongoing process of considering what the best-fit retirement village solution would be for Dargaville. The next steps in this project are a community meeting on November 30 to share the concept plan, and in December, submission of the plan change application to Kaipara District Council. The plan change proposal will be submitted to Kaipara District Council in late 2021. It seeks a change from the current Rural Zoning in the District Plan to a balance of light industrial, residential, open space and neighbourhood centre zone. The proposed plan seeks to enable future development at the Racecourse site. Imagine, as you drive down SH14 and turn into Awakino Point North Road, being welcomed into a new neighbourhood. A community for people of all ages, from active retirees to families, lush open

p Community engagement has been a major focus throughout the process of achieving this vision. Meetings like this one in Dargaville will be ongoing to engage with the public

p A forthcoming meeting will allow locals the chance to keep up to date with the unfolding vision of Dargaville’s newest address

spaces and natural wetlands to support local biodiversity and recreation. A public reserve on the hill, climb up and look out over Dargaville and Wairoa. A vibrant local centre with a few shops and a multi-use community space that overlooks a park. Brand new light industrial premises to support local and regional business and the next generation of innovation in Kaipara. The project team and tripartite group wish to thank the Dargaville community

for their ongoing contributions to this project, including mana whenua involvement in the Cultural Impact Assessment process, others participating in the housing demand survey, engagement sessions and sharing their views through interviews. We have spoken to many businesses, property professionals and contractors in Kaipara to understand future needs and demand for housing and industrial premises in the community. ¢

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As the next stage of the project approaches, it’s a good time to take a look at the advantages, both financial and social, which this development is set to deliver for Dargaville and the wider west Kaipara. “The Dargaville Racing Club project is an ambitious and much-desired development for Dargaville and environs. It is said to be one of Northland’s largestever developments, and Dargaville will benefit in many ways,” says Lorraine Davidson of the Dargaville Community Development Board, which has been an integral part of this vision since the very start. “This is an opportunity to make a change for the future and arrest the downward spiral that we may otherwise find ourselves in, which has affected many other small rural towns. Additional housing, with both a retirement village and mixed family housing, will encourage more people to consider Dargaville as a great place to live, play and do business. “That, along with room for light industry in the proposed plan, will provide increased business opportunities and jobs that will grow our economy, and wealth for our town and businesses.” It’s simple arithmetic that more than 300 new households on the site of the now-closed Dargaville Racing Club would translate to more customers for the town’s main street. However, there’s an additional effect over and above the simple spending power of a whole new group of residents and neighbours. “The increased number of residents will also promote change to the affordability of services and infrastructure within Dargaville and its environs,” says Lorraine. “What’s more, this could enable the Kaipara District Council to move forward desired initiatives and projects that we would all like to see.” Economic benefits will flow from the day spades break soil on-site, says project manager Trevor Griffiths. His company, Griffiths Associates, are key advisers to the development.

p The trend towards seeking lifestyle retirement in the north-west will be well served by providing new property opportunities in Dargaville

“It’s certainly one of the largest projects north of the Auckland border, with 47 hectares developed for multiple uses,” Mr Griffiths said. “The investment may be circa $300 million, and for every dollar of that, we will need labour and skills. Three million worker-hours or more, or potentially $150 million in labour, employing local people.” There will be scope to train and apprentice locals and employ tradespeople across many disciplines. Homes and business premises built for the development will require maintenance, future additions and interior decor renovations, personalisation, appliances and personal touches throughout their lives, too. It’s a boon for tradespeople from the day the first foundations are laid. “Right now, it’s just grass growing and buildings getting older,” says Mr Griffiths,

“However, this development could unlock a lot of potential.” That potential also takes the form of room to grow for light industry. The Dargaville Racecourse development includes plans for a new space for makers and creators, entrepreneurs and engineering. Dargaville’s strong focus as a hub for rural support means that the industries that innovate for agriculture and horticulture need space to thrive. With a growing emphasis on changing land use and irrigating to cultivate new and more profitable crops, a light industry precinct is a timely addition. However, this is not the only industry that will benefit directly from a whole new sector of town. Visitors will also play an important part in this new Dargaville, with an increased number of friends and family attracted to the area by their resident families.

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p Opportunities for building apprenticeships and ample work for skilled tradespeople are part of the plan for this development

“There will be many commercial opportunities that these visitors will require, leisure activities and attractions, accommodation for the discerning traveller, and sustenance from the food and hospitality sector,” says the DCDB’s Ms Davidson. “Tourists play, and tourists often come back to stay, fuelling further development.” It’s not just tourists, either. People want to move to Dargaville now and need space to put down roots. For example, by 2051, there will be 1.18 million people aged 65 and above in New Zealand, representing an increase of 165% since 1999. Increasingly, this population is mobile, leaving the big cities and seeking lifestyle living in the regions. Kaipara is the fastest-growing region in New Zealand partly due to this trend. Recent major developments in Paparoa and Mangawhai have been well patronised by people who would also find Dargaville desirable for its amenities and its position on the Kauri Coast. Infometrics predict that household numbers will grow faster than the Kaipara population, from 10,000 in 2019 to 14,600 in 2051. Now it’s time to make a planned, desirable space for those homes in a way that benefits the community. “This has been a very long journey for the Dargaville Community Development Board and its associated stakeholders,” says Lorraine Davidson. “Now it is close to a reality, and I urge you all to get behind this game-changing development for Dargaville. As our past mayor Sammy Green used to say: ‘Dargaville can do it!’ Let’s make this a slogan for the future.” In recent years trends have seen people returning to Dargaville to enjoy the lifestyle and reconnect with their families. We have also seen that providing opportunities for youth employment alongside opportunities for retirement living can keep whānau together, strengthening the bonds of community. For all these reasons and more, the newest chapter in the history of the Dargaville Racing Club’s grassy acres is one to be welcomed with anticipation. ¢

p A draughtsperson’s impression of the layout of the new Dargaville Racecourse development shows extensive housing, light industry and space for a retirement community and parks

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Building a community legacy u by Andy Bryenton

From pre-colonial times to the present day, the land lying beneath the Dargaville Racing Club has benefitted the community. Now a new chapter is set to open just north of Dargaville, continuing this legacy. The fertile lands bordering the Northern Wairoa river were the home of the Ngāti Whātua people long before European settlers reached these shores. Then, strategic pa sites commanded views over the river, and kauri forests dominated the land. Lakes, river, harbour and sea coasts provided a means of transportation and a source of plentiful sustenance, maintained in balance. The people of Te Uri O Hau were well established to the south and east, while those of Te Roroa settled to the north and west. Trade and commerce, agriculture and artworks speak of a prosperous community utilising the resources of a bountiful environment. After Joseph Dargaville struck a deal with local chief Parore and established his eponymous town, the land surrounding the Dargaville Racing Club was farmed by the Finlayson family. They donated the current club environs to the public good, noting that if horse racing were ever to cease there, the land was to be used for the benefit of the community. It brings us to the present day, as the Dargaville Racing Club, Ngāti Whātua, the Dargaville Community Development Board and a group of dedicated, civicminded stakeholders prepare to fulfil that vision. “As we start to get a picture of what the Racing Club Development is going to look like, and how it has the potential to be a real game-changer for Dargaville and its districts, it’s perhaps opportune to look back on nearly a century of racing history here,” says Dargaville Racing Club president Tim Antonio. Mr Antonio says that it was always a great day when the races were held in Dargaville. There was a wonderful picnic atmosphere, and the whole town

would turn out welcoming busloads from Whangārei. The combination of fashions, the jockeys wearing their owners’ strips, the hospitality tents and the colours — these are some of his most vivid memories. “That, and the pleasure of seeing, smelling and hearing the horses parading, racing, and coming back to the bird cage all sweaty. They were beautiful animals, and watching them on television is just not the same,” says Mr Antonio. The long-serving racing club leader says that he never intended to be the last president of the club, and it wasn’t his or the committee’s decision to stop racing at Dargaville. That decision was taken elsewhere. “However, once we realised that there would never be racing here again, we were determined that this community asset should be used for something that Dargaville desperately needs, and that we should do it in a way that continues to provide benefits for the community in perpetuity,” he said. The racing club president is also reportedly delighted with the way that the development concept is evolving. He says he is particularly pleased with the idea that any proceeds from the project would be invested with the Northern Wairoa Fund, managed by the Northland Community Foundation so they would continue to benefit community groups in the area forever. Tim hopes that everybody in Dargaville gets in behind this project, as the benefits are set to be huge. It will be a fitting legacy for the Dargaville Racing Club and all the people who have contributed to it during the decades, a fulfilment of the wishes of the original donors to build something lasting for their community. ¢

p Dargaville Racing Club president Tim Antonio has vivid memories of race days at Dargaville but embraces the positive change planned for the space now that racing cannot continue

p Fashion, excitement and the thrill of speed — Dargaville race days were a twice-yearly carnival that brought town and country together

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Groundswell New Zealand held what they dubbed the Mother of All Protests this past weekend, gathering farmers, tradespeople and rural citizens in Whangārei and Dargaville to protest restrictive regulations. The protests were designed to be Covid-19 safe. Participants remained in their vehicles and thus within their bubbles, listening to a prepared statement broadcast across the nation simultaneously. Authorities were on high alert following other, nonrelated protests ending in arrests. “Police recognise that individuals have a lawful right to protest. However, this should not be at the expense of restrictions that are designed to keep our community safe,” said a police spokesperson. “Breaches of the health order or other illegal behaviour may be followed up with enforcement action.” Groundswell’s message is a direct one to the government. It remains centred on core issues first raised at its Howl of Protest event in July this year. These include the removal or reframing

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November 23 2021 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER November 23 2021

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OPTOMETRISTS

Wanted: gum trees/macrocarpa trees, stands of pines.

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Trees - Ph Russell: 021 951 329 Firewood - Ph/txt Lucas: 021 0266 4501

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Mobile hose doctor, welding & mechanic service crew Fabrication in steel, stainless & aluminium Repairs & modifications

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November 23 2021

CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the November 30 2021 edition is Monday November 29 2021

For Sale

Property Maintenance

Tree Services

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

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

CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine - Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415. TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

Fencing FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus... call Jeff 0274 765 458

PLUMBER (SEMI retired) available for small property maintenance jobs... call John 027 494 2919 RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2go 021 0218 1111.

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 0800 933 326. VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 021 81111.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Work Wanted

Any job big or small. We do them ALL

Firewood SPRING FEVERS still in us from $40m3 delivered. Phone Adrian 020 4091 8732.

Situations Vacant

After School Care & Holiday Program Experience working with school aged children, enthusiastic and Police Vet essential. Please send a letter of application and resume to: dargaville@cornerstonechildren.co.nz Applications close: 3:00pm, Friday 3rd December 2021. Hours of work: 15 hours per week (increase to 30 hours during school holidays). These hours could increase in 2022. **It is a requirement to be fully vaccinated against Covid for employment within Cornerstone Children’s Services Ltd**

Livestock

Dargaville Weaner Fair Thursday 25th November 2021

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

12.30pm Start

• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Phone or Txt Paul

09 439 5073 | 027 271 2022 Comprising - Approx. 300 head 20 AB Ang Strs 60 SB Frsn Here X Strs 15 SB Ang Frsn X Strs 60 SB Frsn Bulls 6 SB S/Park X Bulls 20 AB Ang Hfrs 60 SB Frsn Here X Hfrs 30 SB Ang Frsn X Hfrs

Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

Septic Tank Services

For Further Information please contact PGG Wrightson Livestock Agent Chris Fife 027 951 552 Steve Harsant 027 497 9892 Helping grow the country

Personal

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

To Lease AVAILABLE NOW to lease, modern building, 4 Murdoch Street on SH 12 Dargaville. Suitable for retail, consultant rooms, show room, office etc. Phone 027 448 9652 Sue Taylor.

Trade & Services

Country Romance !

A down to earth lady with a happy, caring and bubbly personality. She stands at 5'5 with a slim figure, blonde hair and blue eyes. She loves the outdoors, tramping, fishing, cooking, swimming and a good conversation. To meet, please call & quote code #53

0800 446 332

Wanted To Rent RETIRED COUPLE looking to rent 2 or 3 bedroom house anywhere, have two well-trained pedigree dogs. Please phone Nick 022 505 6169.

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. GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

Entertainment

DARGAVILLE’S CINEMA

WEEK OF

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AT THE WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, HOKIANGA RD TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AND FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION: www.anzactheatre.co.nz | 09 439 8997

MORNING

AFTERNOON

FRI 26/11

THE POWER OF THE DOG (R13) 12.00PM

SAT 27/11

JULIA (PG-13) 12:30PM

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SUN 28/11

RON’S GONE WRONG (PG) 1.00PM

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MON 29/11

CLOSED

TUE 30/11

CLOSED

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NEW FILMS: VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE & THE POWER OF THE DOG FURTHER SCREENINGS OF: RIDE THE EAGLE, JUNIPER, ETERNALS, JULIA & RON’S GONE WRONG VERY LAST SCREENING OF: NO TIME TO DIE JUNIPER (M) 1.00PM

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PRISTINE BIOLOGICALS (NZ) LIMITED

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

Process staff and Office Admin for fixed term contracts on a part-time/casual/full time positions available to join our team Pristine Biologicals Dargaville.

TOKATOKA

Opportunities to progress within our company are on offer to the right candidates.

Situations Vacant

Dargaville High School is seeking a permanent part-time Science Technician to work up to 25 hours per week, school term time only. Candidates should ideally have a science background or experience in laboratory work. A high level of numeracy is required and good organisational, problem solving, computer skills and initiative are essential. Science Technician is required to be able to perform the following tasks: • Prepare laboratory solutions • Organise daily laboratory preparation for teachers • Be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of equipment • Inventory and ordering of equipment and chemicals Some training may be provided for a suitable candidate. As per the COVID 19 Public Health Response Order 2021, applicants will be required to supply evidence they are fully vaccinated. Applications close 12.00pm Monday 6th December. To apply please send C.V. and covering letter to Dargaville High School, Plunket Street, Dargaville or email to office@darghigh.school.nz

Practise good hygiene

We process bovine blood products in preparation for export. Some freezer work is required, and we operate both AM and PM shifts. We are seeking hardworking, reliable people who are available to work shifts and on-call as required. Previous experience is not necessary, but an advantage (training will be provided). Forklift license also an advantage. Please post or email your C.V within a week’s time to careers@pristine.co.nz or send to Pristine Biologicals PO Box 236 Dargaville

located in Kaiwaka/Mangawhai is looking for a Self Motivated Person, with an Engineering background to join our Team. If this sounds like you, give us a call!

022 081 2851

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER November 23 2021

CLASSIFIEDS Situations Vacant

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the November 30 2021 edition is Monday November 29 2021 Public Notices

DHS Hospitality Academy Tutor 2022

DHS offers year 12 and 13 students a 15 hour per week Hospitality Academy. This provides students with practical skills and experience in food preparation, presentation and service, relevant Service IQ industry unit standards at Level 2 or 3 and prepares them for entry level work or further training. We are seeking a Trade Certified Chef or similar for two full days per week work with our students to provide practical hospitality training in our well-resourced commercial grade kitchen. The tutor would need to work closely with our HOD Food Technology and Hospitality, take students on various trips to explore the Hospitality and Tourism Industry and complete some real life industry experience such as catering for community events. Some out of hours work will be required. Applicants will need to be fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and have a full clean drivers licence. This is a fixed term one year annually renewable role. Job Description available on request. Please apply in writing with a current CV to office@ darghigh.school.nz. Applications close Tuesday 30th November.

Public Notices

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. To be Resumed at Level 1. AGM POUTO Marine Hall Inc. Saturday 27th November 2021, 2 pm at Pouto Marine Hall. New rules to upgrade. All welcome. 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. FULL GOSPEL business men’s fellowship dinner function for ladies and Men with guest speakers. Friday 26th November 2021 6.30 pm, Dargaville scout hall, Onslow Street, Dargaville. $10pp, cash on the day. Bookings to Caleb 021 181 2680 or calebsalisbury@gmial.com. Tokatoka Foundation Trust

Kaipara

Community Health Trust HEALTH SHUTTLE Accessible Transport We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments) For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

AGM

Wednesday 8th December 5pm. To be held at the Kaipara Refuse Office Porritt Street, Ruawai. Further enquires please phone 09 439 2534.

Situations Vacant

Dargaville Racing Club inc.

AGM Tuesday 7th December 2021 7pm at the Dargaville Racing Club

AGM 2021

Northern Wairoa Golf Club

Death Notices

RGMTNR: NZ43108 AC Pacific/WW2

GLAMUZINA, Leo Desmond JP. On November 15th, 2021 peacefully, in his 97th year. Much loved and cherished husband of the late Mary for 67 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Mark, Leo and Kim, Fran, Martin and Debbie. Adored “Dida” of Steven, Michelle; Anton; Matt, Nick; Amy, Chloe, and Josef; and to his 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-greatgrandchild. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, family service has been held. “Mum and Dad reunited” All communications to PO Box 98 Dargaville 0340 Pocivao U Miru

Sunday 12th December 2021 9:30am at Club Rooms. For any queries, please contact Secretary Trish Harding on 09 439 6599

In Memoriam

Western Sharks Rugby AGM Wednesday 24th November 2021 7.30pm at the clubrooms, Murdoch Street, Dargaville. All members, players and supporters welcome Paul Sorensen (secretary) westernsharksrugby@gmail.com

HILLIAM “MARGGIE” nee Montgomery. 23-11-51. Mum, it has been a long seventy years since you left us. Remembered always by your sons Merv and Bill.

Public Notices POUTO TOPU A Ahuwhenua TRUST NOTICE

Due to covid 19 uncertainty 2021 Annual General Meeting scheduled for 27th November 2021 is CANCELLED. All queries to the Secretary at poutotopua@outlook.com Free Call: 0800 080 047

BREAST CARE FITTINGS

• Are you a strong sales operator with a collaborative leadership style? • Fantastic opportunity in this pivotal branch role • Exciting role offering variety, development and industry perks LET’S FRAME THIS FOR YOU: Our CARTERS Dargaville branch is looking for a proactive and super organised Stores Services Supervisor to join their dynamic team in a supervisory capacity. Our ideal candidate will have a solid sales and logistics background, with proven ability to mobilise a sales, yard and despatch function whilst driving consistent high levels of service delivery. You’ll have previous leadership experience and a commitment to quality in service and product. You’ll inspire, support and motivate the team to deliver sales targets and to deliver in full and on time, achieving the results that are crucial to our success, while maintaining a strong focus on Health & Safety. Providing operational support to our Branch Manager, you’ll be expected to assist in: • Leading a team to ensure sales targets are met as well as process efficiency in all Branch activities • Coordinate the despatch operations for the branch • Have a strong H&S focus, including conducting H&S training • Attention to detail, with a strong focus on stock movement control • Being a hands-on leader who will muck in, with the occasional heavy lifting and jumping on a forklift when needed

KEEN TO NAIL THIS? The foundations to this role will see you demonstrating the below skill set: • Strong leadership capabilities with a key understanding of how to motivate sales teams, work in a collaborative approach and handle conflict • Systems orientated, detail focused and have the ability to multi task in a fast-paced busy trade sales environment • Industry/trade experience would be a huge advantage as would experience with warehouse/stock control • Pass a pre employment drug test WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU TOO: If you’re wanting a partnership that’s built on genuine trust and desire to grow together, this could be the opportunity for you. As well as a positive, supportive, professional work environment, we also offer: • A competitive remuneration package • Company Buying Privileges across CARTERS Stores • 7.5% Benefits Plan which includes Superannuation, Death & Disability Insurance, Southern Cross Medical Insurance not to mention a voluntary savings scheme! TIME TO FOOT THE GROUND WORK Click ‘apply now’ below or visit www.careers.carters.co.nz. Join the CARTERS team and gain access to the support and opportunities offered by one of NZ’s leading industry partners!

Dargaville/Whangarei/Warkworth/Far North 23rd to the 25th of November For women after full/partial mastectomy, lumpectomy & reconstruction. Breast prostheses, bras & swimwear available from Anita, Amoena & Trulife range. M.O.H Funding available. This may be spent with any approved provider.

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Specialist Susan Doig PHONE: 027 451 9285 or 09 536 4220 EMAIL: breastcare.essentials@gmail.com WEB: www.breastcareessentials.co.nz

DARGAVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

AGM

Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 at 1pm. The SEED Co-Working Office, Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria St, Dargaville. Enquiries: 09 439 0464 th

ALL WELCOME

NEW ENROLMENTS FOR 2022 We are currently enrolling students for 2022. Students who live outside the Dargaville Primary/ Selwyn Park School zones who are intending to enrol at Dargaville Intermediate School may collect an enrolment pack from the Intermediate school office. An Information Evening For prospective students and their parents will be held on Tuesday 7th December 2021 at 5.30pm in the school hall. Covid-19 Level 2 restrictions apply at our venue, please wear a mask and scan/sign in. There will also be uniforms available for purchase.

OTAMATEA KAURI AND PIONEER MUSEUM TRUST BOARD (Operating as The Kauri Museum) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Friday 3rd December - 5:30pm Matakohe Memorial Hall, 10 Church Street, Matakohe. AGENDA: 1. To receive Annual Accounts 2. To receive Annual Report of the Board’s activities 3. Election of Board Members

Change to AGM Notice Due to the government announcement that Vaccination Passes are now available, the Otamatea Kauri & Pioneer Museum Board have decided that the AGM can now safely be held in person rather than virtually as originally planned. The date and time will remain the same, Friday 3rd December at 5.30pm, but the location will now be the Matakohe Memorial Hall, 10 Church Street, Matakohe. The Covid Protection Framework which is likely to be in effect by this date, dictates that in the RED setting, there will be a maximum of 100 people in attendance with 1M social distancing and mask wearing, and attendees will need to present their Vaccination Pass to gain entry. If we are lucky enough to be in the ORANGE setting at this date, there will be no limit on numbers who are able to attend, but Vaccination Passes will still be a requirement. As the AGM is now scheduled as an in person event, this enables us to be able to hold elections for board members as per usual. Nomination forms for eligible board members are available from The Kauri Museum from Monday 22nd November and will need to be received back by 5pm Monday 29th November.

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• 850 Lumens (white)* • Rechargable lithium battery powered • CREE T6 10W LED • Up to 3 hr use on full charge

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$29 .99 Tee

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

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COVERING THE KAIPARA

CRAIG 021 461 668

GARY 021 902 087

SHEILA 027 498 5651

JILL 021 505 712

TYRO FLEECE TEE KIDS - BLACK

Ph 09 439 8520 | 92 Victoria St, Dargaville dargavillesports@gmail.com

SaleS KARYN 029 779 9019

$24 .99 rrp

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What is your Property Worth? Ask us now for a “FREE NO OBLIGATION APPRAISAL”

RHODA 0274 800 691

$45 rrp

McCOY AND THOMAS SPORTS

RACHAEL 021 943 900

$16 .50e

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SHAR 022 046 4790

FREE UPGRADES

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SaleS manager

SaleS & Pm

CHRISTINE 027 488 1883

ADRIANNE

www.roperandjones.co.nz

ProPerty managerS ROCHELLE

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

MARNI

Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008