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Emergency services join forces u by Ayla Miller
Kaipara emergency services have moved to boost inter-agency communication with more than 50 personnel combining for a night of training focussing on trapped persons and farming accidents.
Golf club disbands
Following the sale of land that has been the home to Matarua Golf Club for 65 years …
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Sounds of the world
Mangawhai Museum will be filled with the rousing sounds of the World Song Choir on December 14 …
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Dargaville and Maungaturoto St John along with Ruawai, Dargaville and Te Kopuru fire brigades met at Turiwiri Produce Ltd outside Dargaville where they were given two scenarios designed to train them in releasing people trapped under heavy objects. The evening was overseen by St John Whangarei territory manager Wally Mitchell, Dargaville St John station manager Sally Parkinson, and a clinical coach from Auckland, Angela Meyrick. Mr Mitchell said the main aim of the exercise was to practise inter-agency and communication between the two organisations. “The situations were unusual, but relevant, now p Fire brigade and St John work together on a scenario to test their skills and knowledge during a training night at Turiwiri Produce Ltd we are moving into summer and harvest time.” Deputy chief fire thank Turiwiri Produce Ltd for donating opportunity to gain a National Diploma officer Michael Ross said the scenarios the equipment for the scenario and in Ambulance Practices. St John volunteers must be a gave his fire fighters a chance to see letting us use their land.” He says a key message at this time of year is to use minimum of 18 years of age, hold a full what their equipment is capable of. “We had to work with a one common sense when on the farm. “Let driving licence, a clean police record, team approach and we each have people know where you are going and and be of reasonable fitness. To be a when you will be back so you can be volunteer firefighter you must pass a specialist skills.” security and medical screening and be Dargaville paramedic Raymond expected and found.” The two groups are keen to recruit at least 16-years-old. Dempsey, who organised the training Those interested in volunteering can night, said he aims to arrange similar more volunteers. Mr Mitchell says not only do St John volunteers receive contact their local Chief Fire Officer or activities at least once a year. “The evening went extremely well. It all necessary training, there is also St John station manager to find out how exceeded our expectations. We want to a great social environment and the they can help. ¢
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November 24 - 2015
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
Antiques come to town
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p Jemma and Tanya Ramsey of Dargaville made their way over to the Central Hotel to take part in the Northern Wairoa Lions Inc. antique and collectors’ afternoon. Collectors came from all over Kaipara as well as Whangarei displaying china, restored antique furniture, and sought after books. Funds raised went to Hospice Kaipara.
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p A bunch of happy artists unleashed their creativity and tested their painting skills at Wednesday Crafts, held at the Greenways Community Centre in Dargaville, which was until recently, the CMA building. Wednesday Crafts offer a chance to learn new skills and for mid-week social time. The group were encouraged to paint their version of a sunset with silhouette trees on canvas and lots of fun was had by all.
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p Scott Fowlie of Carters Dargaville with his 4.1 kilogram snapper which he caught whilst attending the Carters Annual Fishing Competition held in Mangawhai. The fish saw him receive third prize. The competition saw 120 entrants with 1st prize for the heaviest snapper at 6.1 kilograms going to Ash Soliniki from Kerikeri, 2nd place was Ben Lay from Mangawhai with his 5.6 kilogram snapper and Phil Hoskins of Mangawhai won the apprentice prize with a 3.1 kilogram snapper. “A great day was had by all,” said organiser manager of Carters Mangawhai, Andy Starr
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER November 24 - 2015
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Golf club disbands
Rates court saga continues
u by Ayla Miller
Mangawhai resident Bruce Rogan is adamant that he and his wife will appeal the court decision ordering payment of over $20,000 in unpaid rates, withheld in their ongoing dispute with the Kaipara District Council.
Following the sale of land that has been the home to Matarua Golf Club for 65 years, the club will reminisce about the fun and friendships forged on these grounds with a final open day on November 29.
p Matarua golf club members gather for one of their last games on the historic course
The club began in 1949 when a group of locals decided to build their own course. Landowner Mr Mervyn Sterling made part of his farm available and the course began to take shape under the name Matarua as a combination of both Matakohe and Ararua. Treasurer Jill Stanaway says the club were aware they could lose their land when it went on the market and they and many organisations in the community will miss the premises. “It will be missed, not only by the golfers but by a lot of people around the area.” She says the club haven’t got a new course to move to and it
will be up to each individual golfer to decide where they choose to play from here onwards. “Some will join the local Paparoa club. The course is out the back of Maungaturoto so it is quite a big distance to travel there. It’ll make a big difference to a lot of people.” The Matarua course officially opened on May 14, 1950 stretching over 5,275 metres for the men and 4,421 for the women and grew to have 300 members. Volunteers were a major part of the club from maintaining the course to organising catering for the tournaments. ¢
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The long-running saga stems from the financial blowout on the controversial Mangawhai sewerage scheme and subsequent rates strike. The Rogans refused to pay their rates and subsequent penalties on the grounds the KDC and the Northland Regional Council issued them documents that did not comply with the Local Government Rating Act and made the assessment notices invalid. About 100 Mangawhai ratepayers owe nearly $1 million in rates and penalties from 2012 in protest against parliament retrospectively passing the Kaipara Validation Act, which legalised invalid rates setting procedures from the 2006/07 financial year to 2011/12 in the fallout from the $60 million overspend on the town’s wastewater scheme. In the latest court case, Judge Keith de Ridder’s reserved decision rejected the Rogans’ argument that if the rates’ assessments were valid, the rates’ invoices did not comply with the Local Government Rating Act. Bruce and Heather Rogan were ordered to pay the council $20,878 and interest at five per cent from October 14, 2014, until the date of payment, as well as costs against
p Mangawhai resident Bruce Rogan
them to be fixed. Mr Rogan said the couple are currently going through the grounds for an appeal in the High Court . “Or advice is that there are a number of grounds to appeal, and we are now looking at the most efficient process to get this done.” Meanwhile, KDC commissioner chair, John Robertson, has reiterated that Mangawhai ratepayers who have not paid their rates should do so now. ¢
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November 24 - 2015
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
A fresh start to summer
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u by Ann Morgan
With the festive season fast approaching and summer on the way, the Kaipara District Council have been busy cleaning up the Dargaville CBD.
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That’s why so many lads around the Kaipara have been growing what animated mustache wearer Ned Flanders famously called a ‘nose neighbour’ this November, raising money through pledges and donations toward the Movember Foundation’s appeal. As you can see, even our most recent (and more than a little bit famous) local is right into the spirit of things! The grand finale of a month of follicular cultivation comes on the 28th of the month, with the Three Furlongs Hotel’s Movember party. Alongside live music from popular
locals Twelve Daze, the staff are serving up a hot hangi for guests, with all the proceeds going towards men’s health initiatives. Of course there’s the big prizegiving, as the top ‘staches from around the Kaipara are judged and then given the chop with the old brush and razor. This year the Movember foundation is backing prostate and testicular cancer research, better mental health, and better physical fitness for men of all ages. The quirky nature of the appeal has gained major attention, highlighting with humour some very serious issues.
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p Ken Glamuzina from The Noise Co and Will Cutts from Moa Gift Store have been cleaning up their shop in time for the festive season
“We would love the community and other businesses to join in with us and get behind the clean up town initiative,” said community facilitator Darlene Lang Gent. The Council have been cleaning footpaths, traffic islands, gardens, and sprucing up some of the areas that need it. “This is part of the community planning event from earlier in the year which we have taken on board. The town is starting to look really good and some businesses have been cleaning and sprucing up their shop areas as well. If others get on board
too there will be a whole fresh look for the summer period.” There have been a lot of positive things happening in Dargaville and the Kaipara community with lots of planning meetings in the different areas with ideas, requests and desires being discussed. “The end of 2015 is looking positive and we are looking forward to a great beginning to 2016. It has been awesome working in partnership with the communities. We hope to have the town centre cleaned up in time for Christmas and are looking forward to the festive season and celebrating the end of another year. ¢
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER November 24 - 2015
Wastewater review for Te Kopuru Funding for maintenance of the Te Kopuru wastewater system is to be reviewed by Kaipara District Council after a community meeting with council commission chair, John Robertson. At the centre of ratepayers’ concerns was the use of accumulated funds being used outside Te Kopuru, rather than specifically for wastewater maintenance in the town, and subsequent council borrowings for maintenance because of a depleted reserve account. Mr Robertson presented facts, figures and statistics which conceded that when the town’s system needed desludging, the authority had to take a loan out against the community to fund it, as funds from rates allocated to waste water matters had been used elsewhere in the Kaipara. Residents said the community had paid off the original wastewater scheme, established in 1979, and should have accumulated excess funds for upkeep and maintenance. “The long-term yearly plan policy has now been changed so the Te Kopuru residents only pay for their system and not fund others in the future,” said Mr Robertson. He invited submissions on how the council can proceed with funding to be discussed at the March 2016 council planning session. Local resident, Andrew Bryenton said although many Te Kopuru residents were
p KDC Chief Commissioner John Robertson
still upset about the situation, others were optimistic about the fact the commissioner acknowledged and has put in place concessions and procedures to rectify the wastewater issue. Mr Robertson said he thought there was good engagement and ‘some clear views given to council on what the community thought about the wastewater scheme and the long history of it’. ¢
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Questions and answers I will give a thanks to the two senior council staff (Rick and Duncan) for their work on the Te Kopuru wastewater accounts: Finally after three years we have received meaningful figures that we agree on. But why on the spreadsheet given at the meeting does it say that TK isn’t paying its way? Yet council’s own figures show TK is, and has, paid its way; and council has been able to take around $85,967 (or $477 per house connected to wastewater) over a two year period 13/14 and 14/15 and make this money disappear and not tell us where it went. Commissioner John Robertson gave TK
ratepayers some hope of the return of this year’s ‘equalisation’ money taken out of our wastewater account. This will help reduce the loan council took out for the desludging without our consent! TK ratepayers voted for this wastewater system in 1979, on the promise of a rate reduction to maintenance only payments, as the initial capital construction loan was paid off 1980–1990: Council to date has never fulfilled this promise even though for 25 years the wastewater system has more than (30% plus) been paying its way without any problem. Keith Ladbrook
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Reading with Rotary
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p Murray and Maxine Neighbour of the Whangarei South Rotary Club with Dargaville Rotary president Brian Burnett (centre) at a Rotary meeting where the couple spoke to Dargaville members about their literacy programme initiative for Vanuatu. The programme was established when the couple wanted to help in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam and involves sending work books, crayons and chalk to the island to encourage literacy amongst children and their families.
Beneath the Surface John Robertson QSO
Chair of Commissioners
Lots of Council activity The year seems to have flown by. Here we are in December. The pressures from growth in the district have not let up, and Council staff who are processing consents for building activity are working to get them cleared by Christmas. The increasing building activity has meant increased staffing numbers at Council. Most consenting business takes place in the Council office at Mangawhai, and so this is where most of the staff increase is being absorbed. The Council is also letting some significant roading and bridge repair work. This week, tenders will be let for road rehabilitation (over $750,000), for structural components of certain bridges (nearly $250,000), and for seal extensions in Estuary Drive and Moir Point in Mangawhai (just over $1 million). While road works often hold the travelling public up, it is important that such construction work takes place in the summer months. Please take care and observe speed limits when you come across road works in the district. We need to keep those who work on our roads safe. Silver Fern Farms and Pristine Biologicals — an important “partnership” Manufacturing plant, Pristine Biologicals (NZ) Ltd, was opened by Food Safety Minister, Hon. Jo Goodhew in Dargaville recently. This plant will purchase a bi-product from Silver Fern Farms in Dargaville, and using this will manufacture bovine serum for veterinary vaccines for Indian farmers. It will initially employ fourteen people. Pristine is owned by Immunologicals Ltd of India, which is in turn owned by the National Dairy Development Board of India, a massive dairy farming organization. The Kaipara investment is the first investment outside India by the National Dairy Development Board group. In addition to this Silver Fern Farms will benefit from an investment into it by Shanghai Maling. Silver Fern Farm shareholders
recently supported their Board’s proposal to invite Shanghai Maling to become a fifty percent shareholder and partner. This will strengthen the company’s balance sheet and support its marketing strategies. The investment is subject to Overseas Investment Office approval. These investments are both good news for Kaipara. District Court Judgment Judge de Ridder released his decision on 12 November in the case between the Kaipara District Council and Bruce and Heather Rogan. The Council is suing the Rogans for not paying their rates over a number of years. Judge de Ridder entered judgment against the Rogans for $20,878.90, being their rates outstanding for more than three years. He also ordered that they pay interest at 5 percent from 14 October 2014 and costs. There were other “stayed defendants” in this case, numbering around twenty property owners who joined this case and owe rates to the Council. They are also now liable for all rates now due. Other matters before the Courts involving Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association and / or the Rogans. The Council still awaits judgment from the Court of Appeal. This is the case where the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association appealed the 2014 High Court decisions of Justice Heath, decisions that went against them when they sought a Judicial Review of Council decisions. Then there is a third case pending. The Rogans and the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association have filed for a second Judicial Review, this time against both the Northland District Council and the Kaipara District Council. The High Court has put aside three days in May 2016 to hear this case.
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November 24 - 2015 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
New board member for KAPS
Money matters
u by Ann Morgan
An essential business service in Maungaturoto is at risk of closing down if the community ceases to support it.
Kaipara Abuse Prevention recently held its AGM and bid farewell to Darlene Lang Gent who has been the chairperson for the past two years. “We welcome Kiri Fitness on board as a new KAP board member. She has a great wealth of knowledge and experience to add to our team. She comes from the Tangowahine area and brings a wider view of the district to our organisation,” said KAP manager Simone Matthews. Simone says KAP has grown significantly since p KAP board members, Hal Harding, Sheree Corston, Kiri its inception in 2000 Fitness, Lara Clement and Simone Matthews when a small group of concerned community members situations across the Kaipara region. formed a committee to support “Often support, knowledge and parents and children experiencing the right tools help families help challenging times and the effects of themselves. The positive changes domestic circumstances. they make continue within their own “Original members such as Jacoba families for generations to come. It is Puharich, Lilian Radich, Stan Wordsworth nice to see good things happening and and Louie Pivac continue to support KAP families transforming,” said Simone. as volunteers, advocate and support KAP provide support to families families in the Kaipara, and are great across the Kaipara through different services including the Strategies ambassadors for our organisation “We have had lots of positive for Kids — Information for Parents outcomes with families this year with programme, support and mentoring many referring themselves to us for help teaching life skills, as well as the and advice. It has been great seeing Strengthening Families and Youth them implementing the strategies Mentoring programmes. They can be they are taught and improving whanau contacted on 09 439 7009. ¢
Suggestions that the Maungaturoto Money Exchange fees are driving local business prices higher have been quashed by the organisation and teller Danielle Williamson says the not for profit organisation only charges fees to cover operational costs. “With the exception of the bank teller, everyone involved with the MME, including the daily auditor, works on a volunteer p Maungaturoto Money Exchange tellers Paula Mooney (left) and Danielle Williamson are urging the community to basis,” she says. support their service “Today, while there are two ATMs in town, there is still no bank 16 years, since the last bank left within a 35 kilometre radius and most Maungaturoto, and the Maungaturoto local businesses rely on the MME for Community Trust came up with the idea their banking needs. For that we are to run their own. Services include cash withdrawals, grateful and while many local and loyal residents use the MME regularly, overall same day bank deposits to all New traffic is decreasing and fee income is Zealand banks, before 2pm, foreign down. We are now operating at a loss exchange and bank cheques. and face closure in the new year. “All local community organisations — “We would like to think we still have from your sports association, church, a place in the community and need your garden, dog and pony club to your play help and patronage.” group, library and hall association Danielle says Maungaturoto — are fee exempt and most use the businesses must travel to do their MME regularly.” banking which costs them more Maungaturoto Money Exchange is and the MME allows them to offset located at 143 Hurndall Street and this by doing their banking locally. opens Monday, Wednesday and Friday The exchange has been open for from 9am to 4:30pm. ¢
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER November 24 - 2015
Fair supports local creativity
Final push for beautification
If you are looking for an individual and locally made christmas present for someone special, the Dargaville Arts Association might have just the thing at their Summer Art Fair.
u by Ayla Miller
Maungaturoto residents are banding together to keep the town tidy with a working bee planned for the children’s park on Saturday, November 28. Maungaturoto Residents Association Terri Donaldson says the garden is the final part of the town’s beautification efforts. “We will be doing everything from planting to making more artificial rocks. Everyone is welcome to come along and learn how to make them. There might be some paving work and we will be generally getting the front of the park looking really pretty.” Terri says the group have not organised a working bee for a while and they have been proven to be very popular events. “They bring the community together and we thought it was about time we held another one as the park needs to be done.” The association have previously worked on gardens in the centre of Maungaturoto and feel the children’s park deserves some much needed attention. People are encouraged to arrive from 10am onwards. No gardening experience is needed and residents who are not able to do physical labour are welcome to help in other ways such as bringing food and drinks for the workers. The work
p Muddy Waters gallery manager Robyn Mitchell and committee member Patricia Mortensen
This will be the second exhibition the group have held in the old ANZ building on Victoria Street, Dargaville, following a very successful Winter Art Fair. “It is a chance for artists to show off their new work in an extension of the Muddy Waters Gallery,” says chairperson Peter Boyd. There will be a wide range of works at affordable prices including greeting cards and an extensive gift section. “It is a great opportunity for people to get Christmas presents that are unique and individual,” says secretary Gay Reed.
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“Visitors will see artists in action at the fair and get to talk to the people who produce the wonderful variety of work on display. We encourage anyone who is interested in joining the association, becoming a Friend of the Association, would like to volunteer to help in our gallery (you don’t have to be an artist), or may be interested in learning, to please come and discuss the opportunities that may be available to help them begin their journey.” The fair will run from November 30– Dec 12 from 10am–4pm daily except for Sunday. ¢
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is not suitable for younger children but Terri says: “We would really love people to bring their high school aged children or older along to help. The more the merrier.” Volunteers can bring their own gloves and tools if they want but there will be equipment available. To volunteer please email ricandi@ xtra.co.nz with Maungaturoto Children’s Park in the subject line or phone 09 431 8383 and leave a message. ¢
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Award winning olives u by Ann Morgan
In December 2014, Graham Brown and Nicky Beatson purchased a property in Mangawhai which happened to have an established grove of olive trees on it. They decided to branch out and produce olive oil under the label ‘Two Black Dogs’. The grove is also home to animal and birdlife and of course their two black labradors, Jett and Joey. “Hence the name, ‘Two Black Dogs olive oil’ — it’s all about where it comes from, and it is a little piece of our special place we’d like to share. You’ll find the dogs running amongst the trees, sniffing around, sampling the odd olive or absorbing the sun after a swim,” said Nicky. “We were looking for a block of land and decided the trees are beautiful so we purchased it and we really enjoy it.” In May 2015 the couple harvested their first crop to provide a small run
p Graham Brown and Nicky Beatson with their two black dogs Jett and Joey in their grove of olives
of olive oil with their Ascolano olives. This has now been certified by Olives New Zealand as Extra Virgin Olive Oil. They won a silver medal in the Northland Oliveti awards, and also a silver medal in the Olives NZ EVOO awards which is a nation-wide competition. “We are really proud to get these so early on in
the piece. We’re loving experimenting with our oil and I am always creating new recipes and discovering new ways to use it. “It’s nice to use every day. We are very excited to be having a stand at the Mangawhai gala on January 2, 2016 for people to try our product.” ¢
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Welcome to Mangawhai Sounds of the world Mangawhai Museum will be filled with the rousing sounds of the World Song Choir on December 14, as they perform for their friends, family and community. The event will be conducted by founder Bert van Dijk who launched the Mangawhai World Song Choir in 2013 to share his love of world music with the community. The choir will present a repertoire of polyphonic and a‘cappella songs from a variety of cultures and languages. Choir member Anna Pendred said Bert’s philosophy focusses on learning new skills, improving singing abilities and being a community choir rather than performance so this concert presents a rare opportunity to hear them. “There is a range of skill levels and abilities and a lot of it is just about getting together, having fun and learning some skills,” she
says. Bert is known for his energetic performances and Devonport World Song Choir’s Louise de Lambert says she finds performing with him ‘immensely enjoyable’. “He is enlightening and stimulating and I find it gives me new energy. Bert deftly combines delight and discipline in his teaching — he encourages us to listen as well as to sing, and being in the midst of our four part harmony is glorious. Our choir brings together a great mix of people who find connection and companionship.” The concert begins at 8pm and entry is by gold coin donation which will support the museum and Surf Life Saving. ¢
p The community will have the rare chance to hear the Mangawhai World Song Choir perform at the Mangawhai Museum for their end of year concert
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In the spirit of giving Otamatea Repertory Theatre’s latest production, ‘A Christmas Carol’ is something of a commentary on our social responsibilities — to give to those in need. It is very fitting then, that ORT is embracing this theme, and encouraging people who come to see the show, to bring a gift or food-item to be placed under a special Christmas tree. The theatre will donate all funds received for teas and suppers during the season and organise for the funds and gifts to be distributed via Otamatea Community Services. Dickens’ classic tale, ‘A Christmas Carol’, tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation into a gentler, kindlier man. The generosity of the new Scrooge makes him into a happier person and illustrates ‘the joy of giving’. The transformation comes about after visitations by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, and then the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
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Playing the dream role of Ebenezer Scrooge is Alister Williams — a seasoned actor and director from Waipu. Williams brings a wealth of talent and experience to the character of Scrooge. Many will have seen Williams as Daddy Warbucks in ‘Annie’ and Tevye the Milkman in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’. Earlier this year, Williams directed the historical play ‘Everybody’s Reading Room’ for Platform Thirteen. This adaptation is very true to Dickens’ classic story and features a choir, singing traditional carols in four-part harmony. These are cleverly interspersed throughout the story to add to the story. Deane Patterson of Maungaturoto is making his directorial debut for ORT and the musical director is Peter Flower. A large cast of actors and singers and dedicated backstage crew have been rehearsing for many weeks to bring the story to life. Tickets are available for five shows, November 28 to December 6 opening night has sold out. ¢
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Upcoming It is that time of year again, when Santa pulls on his finest red suit and bustles the reindeer out in time for Christmas events all over the Kaipara. Wellsford Christmas Parade: November 28, from 11.30am Dargaville Christmas Parade: December 5, starting at noon from the Boating Club end of Victoria Street with floats assembling for judging at 11am. Dargaville Christmas in the Gardens: December 5, from 6-8pm at the Taha Awa Riverside Gardens. Entry by koha. Ruawai Christmas Parade: December 12, from 11am. Floats are to assemble at the Combined Parish prior to the parade. Maungaturoto Christmas Parade: December 19, starting 5pm from the Good News Church and finishing with a community concert at Maungaturoto Primary School. Paparoa Christmas on the Village Green: December 19, starting at 2.30pm. Mangawhai CauseWay Church Christmas Eve carols: December 24, at the Mangawhai Recreation Centre. Sessions starting at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm.
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A milestone for one valued member of the team at Dargaville’s Ray White Jean Johnson Realty has put the focus on the role of their business in the community. Lee Cocurullo has been working behind the scenes in the administration side of the business for fifteen years, causing the team to consider the amount of local ‘on the ground’ experience inherent in their company. As well as hard-won local knowledge, this also spans a wide range of involvements with community groups, sporting clubs and more, bridging the gap between p Kelvin, Amber, Lee, Jean and Vale make up the local Ray White team business and pleasure. Lee herself is enthusiastic about the Giving’ appeal, collecting toys for needy community which Jean Johnson’s busy kids this holiday season. It all adds agency serves. She’s been active in the up to a realisation that this business, team building discipline of competitive like many others, is more than just a marching, forming a local team, as well collection of people pursuing a weekly as helping make possible the charitable wage. Teams like this one help build works Ray White undertake in the stronger communities, year after year. ¢ Kaipara for causes such as Ronald McDonald House. Other staff members pitch in with Find Kaipara Lifestyler local rugby, with the Lions, with the on Facebook Dargaville christmas parade, and with initiatives like the currently active ‘Ray of
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Fleet vehicles sorted for summer u by Andy Bryenton
The summer months are hard on vehicles at the best of times — even when they are simply used for family commuting. But when they are hard working fleet vehicles for the farm or business, summer presents a double problem. Along with the heat, and long hours on the road dealing with farming’s busiest part of the year and the pre-Christmas rush, the prospect of up to a month standing mothballed when the holiday season starts is also looming. Of course, some businesses — especially in the rural trade — just don’t stop over the summer, but others must either face the prospect of letting their fleet sit idle. Far from being a rest, this can highlight issues with discharging batteries, slowly leaking tyres and a
general unwillingness to start when the key is turned in the new year. The best remedy to both of these issues is to give your fleet the once-over now, before busy schedules and dwindling days of business make it difficult to enlist the aid of auto professionals. Issues such as aircon, auto electrics, batteries, tyres, oil and lubrication can all be sorted with a timely service and inspection which will also avoid that other holiday hassle — turning up to begin 2016 and discovering that your whole fleet is out of WOF.
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Time ta wave the reel flag “Hells bells Dog, its been a heckofa weak!” Yep readas, Boss an’ me was bizy drafting off sum lambs for the werks, wen’ Boss had his usual statement, about wot I new nothing. I give him a bittofa rollin’ eye, an’ he gotta messij, cos he took a brake, wrote downa count ona notebook,and sat ona yard fense. “Yissee Dog. First we gotta news about big Jonah Lomu. He was a reely great All Black, a reel champin who past away, way before his time.” I remembid seeing about that wen’ I gotta papa froma kattilstop atta road gate. Big foto ona front page, an’ Boss’s gerfrend Sharlene rang her Mum in Orkland and hada bit ofa cry too. “Then,” seda Boss, “we had old Richy Mcor, another top footy player, decide it was time to take off ‘is boots, and put ona a flyin’ helmit. Yep, he’s gonna fly helichopters fer a livin’. Probly sprayin’ thistles an’ stuff like that. Dont s’pose it will pay as much munny as bein’ a footy captin tho’.” I hada think about that. Maybe they gonna call him Poor
Mcor insted? (Sorry readas.) Thena Boss went on. “But hell, Dog, wotta bout Parris? Them terrerists went ona slaughterin’ rampage. An’ then some more shot up a pub in Africker.” By this time, Sharlene come over froma homsted with a tray of limmonade drinks. I shot off ta the troff by the yards an’ had slurp. Well, wen I got back, Sharlene ana Boss were lookin’ atta mail she pickt up froma post box in town, wear she had been doin’ the supermarkiting. “Gawd Dog, will ya lookit this nonsinse!” Boss tore open a fat invilope. “Blimmin flag choise rubbish.” He showed me an Sharlene. “Looks like a bannana republik if ya arsk me. Blimmin’ silvar fern is wot ya wave atta rugby werld kup, not stick up a flag pole. Tell yer wot, Dog, remember I went ta France an’ saw me granddad’s grave in a big semitry? They hada big New Zilland flag flyin’ high ona flagpole there. If that Mr John Ki, wots a grate mate of Barrick
Obarmy, had his way, they’ll be flyin’ a footy flag over our fallin’ heroes, who fort and died under the proper kiwi flag. I dunno, seems sum peeple just bluddy insecure about our histry.” Sharlene fer once said she rilly agreed. “ Yes deah,” she sed.” This blimmin’ flag idea costin’ millions of munny we shood spind elsewhere. Lets keep our histry intact. It’s all a bit like them jeehardists, blowing up histry monumints. Tell yer wot deah. Lets fly the proper kiwi flag down atta kattil stop. “Ring orl your mates. A proper kiwi flag on every farm gate!” Woops, eye thort. Boss cood start sumthing hear. Yeah, go for it Boss. You too readas! Billy Find
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Raking in the accolades u by Andy Bryenton
It’s been a good run this year for European agricultural machinery producer Lely, who have topped off a good showing at the SIMA trade fair in France with a similarly innovative lineup at the yearending Agritechnica expo in Germany. The Dutch company, founded by brothers Arij and Cornelis Van der Lely during the post-war rebuilding of Europe, has always relied on fresh ideas to stay one step ahead. This year their Welger and Tornado balers have stood out, with a new film tying system replacing the traditional net tying system in the Tornado for faster throughput. Here in New Zealand though, respect is not just won on the expo floor. It’s earned out in the field which is where a very busy season is in full swing for rural contractors and farmers looking to fill up on forage before a predicted dry summer. Enter another Lely innovation, designed to maximise performance on our rolling pasturelands. The Hibiscus series of rotary rakes incorporate a ‘floating’ action, following the contours of the ground with precision thanks to a uniquely designed linkage which allows the large rotating arms to match every dip and bump without
grounding. The 7.4 and 8.9 metre working width of the Hibiscus rakes means less passes with the tractor, and twelve multi-tined arms on each side aerate and gather with a smooth, effortless action. The placement of the guiding and supporting wheels has been specifically designed to eliminate damage to the pasture, eliminating the squirm and wriggle often seen on less advanced machines when under pressure or in the turns. Clever hydraulics mean that the working width of the machine can be adjusted in the field without leaving the cab for versatility, and of course the entire unit folds up for ease of road transport too. Lely have been designing rakes since the turn of the millennium, and this latest pair represent a significant advance, forging a link in the chain from fertiliser spreading to baling and feed out which is in line with their other award-winning efforts. ¢
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(09) 425 8535
Community Flavour and Variety
BIG BIG RIVER RIVER FM FM DARGAVILLE 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM
09 439 3003
sales@bigriverfm.co.nz
Phil & Mitch Helping the community in so many ways
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Kaipara
Phone to advertise 09 439 6933
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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds
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Closing date for classified advertising for the 1 December 2015 edition is 10am, Monday 30 November 2015. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz
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14FT FIBRE Glass Sailing Dory $500. Motor hacksaw $200. Masport 4hp new rotary hoe $500. Welder DC 130 AMP $400. SS Gas fish smoker $200. Ph: 09 439 7985.
SALES REPRESENTATIVES wanted. If you can sell & want a job send your CV to jobs@nsmm.co.nz or phone 09 439 6933.
AAA+ ALL Class Glass requirements. See the Glass Dr to fix your pane. Competitive Quotes - Clean Cut Rates. $50 fitting fee + materials or $40 for Gold Card Holders when you mention this ad. Phone the Glass Dr - Ray on 027 477 3751.
SOUTHERN (TE KOPURU) RUGBY NETBALL & SQUASH CLUB
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. PURE BREED 3x Romney Ewes. Ph: 09 431 3280 or Txt 021 126 3959. NISSAN PRIMERA UK GT 1998 Hatchback. In excellent condition $2,500 o.n.o. Phone 027 334 5515. TRACTOR FIAT 80-90. 80hp 4wd Crowd control action loader, Cab 7121 hours. Reasonable condition. Offers around $20,000. Ph 09 439 2275.
THE
KAURI MUSEUM Real New Zealand Heritage
Retail Senior Sales Assistant The Kauri Museum at Matakohe is one of New Zealand’s premiere theme Museums, recounting the story of our pioneering settlers through the lens of the mighty Kauri tree. We are seeking a full-time Retail Senior Sales Assistant who prioritises customer service and retail excellence. To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate: • Previous supervisory or management experience with the ability to lead by example • Good product knowledge and a commercial focus
Wanted to Buy WANTED TO buy - Kids Trolley, Ph: 09 439 7985.
• Experience with Point of Sale activities including cash handling, end of day reconciliation, change requirements, foreign currency and operating a till • Exceptional customer service skills
To Let TIDY 1 bedroom flat, central; large. No smokers, no dogs. Suits working person/s, retirees. 022 453 0733 or 020 4032 5754.
Fencing FENCING, POST and batten, post and rail, retaining, yards and stock handling. Phone Chris for free advice 027 472 4824.
• Be comfortable working independently or as part of a team in a dynamic environment • Possess a high level of organisational skills, logical thought processes and detail orientation
Nurseries and Plants
BUILDING POSITION AVAILABLE Builder/Hammer hand with at least 2 years experience We are looking for someone with a good work ethic, motivated and able to work unsupervised when required.
Pittosporum, 500 high �������������$3-$5
Work Wanted
Sole Man
Send your CV or details to: nwbuild@ubernet.co.nz or N.W Build, PO Box 398, Dargaville
LABOUR WEEKEND SPECIALS
Enquiries to: (09)439 6214 or managernorfolk@xtra.co.nz
Rest Home, Dementia, Hospital Care
Pay rate negotiable on experience.
Plants
Griselinia �����$3-$5
Mike Foster: 021 057 5575 PO Box 398, Dargaville nwbuild@ubernet.co.nz
55 West Coast Rd Te Kopuru
Ph: 09 439 6068
FA R M M ACH I N E RY ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY This is your opportunity to service, diagnose, and repair our top of the line tractors and farm machinery equipment. This challenging role will give you the opportunity to work on products ranging from the side by side RTV’s, tractors, and large contractor equipment including balers. Be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service. We have a great team work environment and can offer competitive remuneration.
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WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09
439 2020
Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham
TOKATOKA
Phone 24/7: 09 439 6070 or National Help Line: 0800 88 33 00 • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service. Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. Code Compliant. EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.30–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. A.G.M KAURI Coast Promotion Society inc. Venue: Country Womens Club, 64 Victoria St, Dargaville. Mon 7th Dec 2015, 6:00pm, all welcome.
10–3pm Wednesday to Sunday
Foot Reflexology at The Beach.
Family & Sexual Violence Support Services • 24/7 Crisis Support • A confidential, safe, supportive environment to talk • Emergency Housing or assistance with relocation • Prevention Education, Parenting & Empowerment programmes • Individual and Family Therapy Counselling, ACC Sensitive Claims
Office hours: 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday Office: 158a Victoria Street Dargaville
Extraordinary General Meeting
NOTICE
Kaipara Care Inc. invites Society members and interested parties to an Extraordinary General Meeting at: 9.30 am, Tuesday 8th December 2015, Board Room, Community Health, Dargaville Hospital Purpose: To discuss a resolution for the winding up as an Incorporated Society in its current form, to become Kaipara Care Committee (KCC). KCC will represent the health needs of the Kaipara and will direct and make recommendations to the Manaia Board Morning tea will be provided
Public Notices
And many more
09 439 5556
Any job big or small. We do them ALL
K A I PA R A
Septic Tank Services
Nurseries and Plants
Current practicing cert essential
at the Southern Clubrooms Pouto Road, Te Kopuru
027 271 2022
Got2Go
RN Position
To be held on
Wednesday 25th November 2015 8.00pm
Phone or Txt Paul
SPRING IS Here! Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants available now. See Lorraine at I-Deal Demo in Gladstone St Dargaville on Fridays 10am – 3pm. Or you can visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville. Nursery is open on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm and at other times by appointment. Phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.
DARGAVILLE
Dargaville Bobcat Services
For a full position description, contact our Human Resources team by email: admin@kaurimuseum.com or Phone: 09 431 7417
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
Applications close: Friday 4th December at 5pm
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
Norfolk Court Rest Home Got2Go
OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
• Be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays and/or weekends.
Tree Services
Situations Vacant
AAA+ PAINTER and wall papering specialist EXT&INT. Roof spraying and waterblasting. Ph John 09 439 5289 a/hrs or 022 642 1376, CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS.
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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE: A relevant trade qualification Experience in the diagnosis and repair of tractors / harvesters and agricultural machinery is preferable Knowledge of diesel engine structure and fuel systems is essential Knowledge of agricultural transmissions and drivelines is essential Knowledge of hydraulic systems used in agricultural equipment is preferable Knowledge of electronic systems common to agricultural equipment Good people and communication skills Computer skills including the use of OEM diagnostic software
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Phone 09 439 3266 if you have any questions. Or email your covering letter and CV to: info@redline.co.nz Applications close 5pm on Wednesday 6 December 2015.
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FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.
Kaipara
AGM NOTICE
Community Health Trust
HEALTH SHUTTLE Stuck for a ride? Don’t miss your Health appointment, we can help. For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013
SMOKE ALARMS
Save Lives
Kaipara Care Inc. invites Society members and interested parties to its 2015 Annual General Meeting at: 10.15 am, Tuesday 8th December 2015, Board Room, Community Health, Dargaville Hospital Morning tea will be provided (RSVP for catering purposes) Barbara Hopper Secretary (09) 438 1015 or barbarah@ manaiapho.co.nz
(RSVP for catering purposes) Barbara Hopper, Secretary (09) 438 1015 or barbarah@manaiapho.co.nz
Public notice
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) JAGRUTI INVESTMENTS LTD T/A RUAWAI FOUR SQUARE of Ruawai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an Off-licence in respect of premises situated at 15 Freyberg Road, Ruawai, 0530. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; – Monday to Sunday. 9am – 8pm The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. The first was on the 17th November 2015.
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23 Ocean Road, Glinks Gully, Dargaville
109 Kaihu Wood Valley Road
Ocean View Beach Home Invest in this beautiful West Coast beach property. See for miles, awesome views, fish, walk or drive down this long beach. Relax to your hearts content. 3 bedroom home with wonderful views from almost every window. Wrap around decking, plenty of room for entertainment with family and friends. Downstairs storage and laundry and enjoy the West Coast area.
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18th December 2015 ends 4pm Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1387193
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)
17th December 2015 at 1pm 6 Poto Street Dargaville Unless sold prior
Ray White Dargaville
62 Heawa Road, Aratapu Invest in the best, 3 Good sized bedrooms, large lounge with free standing fireplace. Good sized kitchen and bathroom plus covered in decking. All on 1/2 acre section.
Auction
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1342481
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)
Ray White Dargaville
Great Buy
Approximately 66 Acres of gentle sloping land, 7 paddocks, spring water. 2 Bedroom country cottage with large front and back decking, plenty of sheds, tack room and arena - Loading yards, very private. Suitable for runoff as well. Use your imagination. Plus GST if any.
41 Norton Street, Te Kopuru $165,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1345106
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)
Ray White Dargaville
I am a Friendly Little House
Ready for you to move in cosy 1 Bedroom, open plan living character home with large sunny back deck, plus front decking. Plenty of room for the vegie garden, plus tank water and bore. You will be impressed.
$133,000 Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz/1308102
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)
Ray White Dargaville
30 MONTGOMERY AVE MORTGAGEE SALE
AUCTION
2 levelled, 6 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garaging. Built in the 70’s, desirable street, close to schools on 1/2 acre section. OPEN HOMES Saturday 14/11/2015 11.00-11.30am Saturday 21/11/2015 11.00-11.30am Friday 27/11/2015 11.00-11.30am Wednesday 02/12/2015 11.00-11.30am
First National Roper & Jones 110 Victoria St, Dargaville 12 noon December 4th 2015
JOHN POWELL Mob 021 439 555
110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto
www.roperandjones.co.nz
09 439 7295 09 431 1016
Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008