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When history came alive Youngsters enjoy the wonders of nature
A group of Tangowahine school children have experienced the thrill of getting hands-on with exotic creatures …
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p It was an occasion to dress for last Saturday when The Kauri Museum opened the doors of Totara House, the historic home of museum co-founder, the late Mavis Smith. The Matakohe matriarch lived to 102, and bequeathed the home where she was born and lived her life to the museum, with the condition that it was preserved intact. The open day attracted a constant stream of visitors, ferried to the house in vintage and classic cars to admire pioneer trappings and expansive gardens. Seen here, from left, are family connections, Joy Bonham and Lynette Mullins, the latter a niece of Mavis, who cut the opening ribbon. The house will continue to be opened for organised groups to visit. See page 2 for more photos …
Nine Dargaville air training cadets are set to attend an exercise marking the 150th anniversary …
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‘Make your voices heard’ u by Colin Patterson
Kaipara community groups have been urged to make sure their voices are heard when decisions are made about future local government.
Te Kopuru Kiwileles to perform in Waitakere
Te Kopuru School ukulele club is headed to Auckland to take their place at the NZ Ukulele Festival …
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The Local Government Commission has recommended the three district councils and the Northland Regional Council be combined into one Northland council. Public submissions, close on February 14. Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association held a meeting in Dargaville to explain the proposal, with
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p There was fun aplenty as Aranga School held its annual gala day with a range of stalls and attractions including apple bobbing, tin throwing and speed nailing, while the lolly and toy stalls reported a roaring trade. The gala raised money for the school and for this group of youngsters it was an ideal opportunity to hold an event of their own — a teddy bears’ picnic. Aranga School has about 35 students from year one to eight.
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Facilitator looks forward to Youngsters enjoy the wonders of nature community engagement u by Colin Patterson
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A group of Tangowahine school children have experienced the thrill of getting hands-on with exotic creatures, as well as a look at some of the world’s most dangerous reptiles.
Darlene Lang is keen to help the Kaipara community and wants to hear what they want from their council.
p The wonders of nature captivate youngsters during their visit
The children from Room 2 at Tangowahine School travelled to Auckland earlier this month where they visited Butterfly Creek near the airport. On the way home they stopped at the reptile park to see alligators and chameleons. Teacher Kahla Topia says the children had been studying natural history with a focus on crocs and critters. They got to touch chameleons and tortoises, as well as seeing New Zealand’s only saltwater crocodiles at Butterfly Creek. The children also went
into the butterfly house and experienced the thrill of butterflies landing on them. “The kids had a blast, they had a great time,” says Ms Topia. Luke Laurie, aged eight, said he particularly liked the chameleon. “It poked its tongue out and changed colour to green.” He also enjoyed seeing the two crocodiles, saying they were scary. “One was happy and the other was playing in the water.” Luke said Auckland was quite different from his rural community of Tangowahine. “It’s a pretty big place.” ¢
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She started last week as community facilitator with Kaipara District Council. “I’d like to work with community groups. I want to hear of their needs and how the council can help them achieve their goals.” She says the council has already held community planning sessions in Baylys Beach, Tinopai and Pahi. More are planned, although dates have yet to be confirmed. Ms Lang comes to the council after spending four years as a community facilitator with Te Runanga O Ngati Whatua based in Dargaville. “It was a project that p New Kaipara District Council community facilitator was coming to an end,” she Darlene Lang says of her previous job. “I applied for this one because it reorganisation proposal means the was right up my alley; I want to help council may not exist in two years time. communities and help rebuild trust in Nevertheless, she is determined to the council.” get stuck in. Ms Lang agrees it is a challenging “I’ve already got a lot of contacts time to start work at KDC. The in the community. I want to do what ongoing Mangawhai controversy I can to help people to achieve their and the fallout from it has strained goals. It’ll be a learning curve for relations between the council me. But if people are prepared to go and some communities, while the on the journey then I’m prepared to Local Government Commission’s help them.” ¢
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Local Government reform: Some questions and answers The Local Government Commission’s proposal to reform local government in Northland could mean big changes that affect all Kaipara residents. Attached to its proposal the commission produced a series of questions and answers to help people understand the background to the proposal, what changes are being suggested and how you can have your say. This week we cover the first six questions and answers. Questions and answers 7 to 12 will appear next week. 1. Why are you doing this? The first proposal for change came from the Northland region. The Far North District Council and an iwi leaders’ forum set the proposal in motion by lodging an application to reorganise local government. Since then the Local Government Commission has identified that current council arrangements are viable in the short term but need major changes to cope with future pressures. 2. Will my rates go up or down? There will be efficiencies and savings which will allow the council to reinvest in Northland and its communities. Rates are unlikely to go down. Rating decisions are made by elected members of council and the Commission has made no recommendations for rates levels. 3. Will I have to pay for another community’s sewerage scheme/flood control works/water pipe renewals? No. Debt will be ring-fenced to the area where it was incurred. There will be targeted rates as is the situation at present.
4. Will I have to travel to Whangarei to get a building consent, resource consent, dog registration, liquor licence? No. The council will have offices in 10 centres: Kaitaia, Rawene, Kaeo, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Ruakaka, Whangarei, Mangawhai and Dargaville. Many council services can be accessed online or over the phone. 5. Will my local community keep its special identity and how will it avoid being swamped by the needs of larger towns? Yes. The identities of small communities are preserved through a layer of seven community boards with 42 elected members. Local issues can be dealt with locally. The new council will also have a ward system to ensure it speaks with a region-wide voice. Reorganisations elsewhere do not support the argument that a local area loses its identity. The ongoing viability of local communities is more at risk from economic decline than from council structures. 6. Will I retain access to services or facilities that I currently have in my local area? Yes. Any transition has to ensure continuity of service. This proposal does not involve any cuts to services or functions.
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p Members of Dargaville’s 57th Squadron Air Training Corps look forward to attending the cadets’ 150th anniversary jamboree early next year
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a six-day exercise in Waiouru that is expected to attract 1,000 cadets from around the country. Barbara Gillatt, who is unit commander of Dargaville’s 57 Squadron Air Training Corp, says each unit in the country is limited to sending nine cadets and one officer. Her unit was concerned it might not be able to send its full entitlement. However, Rotary’s contribution has allayed those concerns. Squadron Leader Gillatt says the exercise is a big event for the cadet movement, providing a wide range of activities that could otherwise be replicated in one place. “The opportunities are amazing. All branches of the defence force are pooling resources to make it happen.” The cadets will go on a four or fiveday camp. They will also have a one-day elective where they will have a choice of water, flying or tramping activities. Those doing tramping will walk the Tongariro Crossing, while those doing sailing will get out on the water in rescue boats. Those who choose flying activities will be in simulators before getting up in the air. ¢
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Secret Santa is coming to town u by Andy Bryenton
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Most people are aware of the ‘Secret Santa’ concept — it’s usually found in the workplace this time of year, as colleagues pick inexpensive presents to exchange anonymously, providing a less expensive way to spread some festive cheer about the office or factory.
Te Kopuru School ukulele club is headed to Auckland to take their place in the Kiwileles Massed Ukulele Orchestra at the NZ Ukulele Festival.
But now the team at Westpac Dargaville have hit upon a bigger, better form of this holiday game — one which is set to take all of the riverside town by storm. The core of the idea is to foster some town pride, generosity and goodwill, by bringing friends and neighbours closer together. And the means of doing so is simple — a Secret Santa for the p The team from Westpac Dargaville are spreading festive cheer whole town! It’s simple to get involved. All you Simple! The twist, of course, is that have to do is buy a present (the cost you will have gotten a gift from a random is set at $10 or less to make this fun, Dargaville local — someone you may rather than expensive) and head over know well, or recognise from around to the big Christmas tree in Westpac’s town, or even a total stranger. There will Dargaville branch. also be some surprise gifts worth much There you’ll find free wrapping paper, more than $10 mixed in to Santa’s sack and a card on which to write your of presents! name, along with a message of holiday The Westpac team are currently goodwill. Wrap the card up inside the talking to sports teams, community paper (that’s the ‘secret’ part) and then groups and businesses to encourage add your gift to the pile under the tree. folks to get on board with this novel On Thursday the 19th of December new holiday tradition — the first time a jolly old Saint Nick himself will put in Secret Santa has been held for an entire an appearance to dish out the goodies town in New Zealand. We’ll be keeping — and if you’ve put a present under track as the presents pile up, and of the tree, you’ll get a different one to course we will be there on the big day take home. to watch the fun unwrap. ¢
p Members of Te Kopuru School Ukulele Club wearing their 2013 NZ Ukulele Festival tshirts. Top, left to right Ryan McDavitt, Logan Eyles, Alex Johnston, and Hanah Nelson Bottom, left to right Hanah Scott, Neil Luna, Trisha Leccio Kamilah Guy
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‘Make your voices heard’ “This proposal will encourage a higher quality of councillor to stand. If they get paid $150,000 a year, who cares? The goal is to get better value from rates and a better quality of management.” Responding to a question, Mr Shepherd was unable to give an undertaking that the proposal would lead to lower rates. “This will be a new council that I may or may not be part of. There will be efficiencies and less duplication. But none of us can say what a future council might decide.” Mr Robertson said he and his fellow KDC commissioners agreed the LGC’s proposal to ring-fence debt from the Mangawhai sewage scheme was impractical. The LGC would be
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better advised to put all the debts from the various councils into one pot, as was done in Auckland. He said the commissioners would address that issue in their submission. Mr Guest said he knew why the LGC had made that proposal. “Nobody in Northland wants to pick up Mangawhai’s debt. Kaipara is the tar baby of Northland. Kaipara has the worst per capita debt in New Zealand. If there is hope for Kaipara, it is as part of a unified Northland.” Mr Ramsay urged everyone to make their views known. “It is important we all make submissions so the final proposal can be the best it can possibly be.” ¢
Twenty talented students will perform with 3,000 youth from 150 schools around New Zealand in the world’s largest ukulele ensemble. The Kiwileles were formed in 2007 and Te Kopuru School’s ukulele club attended the festival for the first time in 2011. The club is open to students from Year 4 and is tutored by bilingual teacher Pere Tahere — or Matua Pere, as he is known to students. “For me, learning the ukulele offers another extension of learning. For the kids that aren’t academically inclined I can say, ‘I’ll teach you to play and then I want you to write a song’ and that helps with their writing,” says Matua Pere. With the help of Ukes in Schools, delivered by the New Zealand Ukulele Trust, students start practicing songs from the Kiwileles Songbook at the
beginning of the year. It contains 16 graded songs in a variety of musical styles, with riffs, chords, words and scales. By the time students gather at the NZ Ukulele Festival they can play songs using several chords and a variety of strums and can sing in harmony. Some may have even written their own songs. The festival is the culmination of the year’s music programme. “On the day of the festival, there is a variety of performances, all ukulele, and also workshops, stalls and songwriting competitions.” The NZ Ukulele Festival takes place at the Trusts Arena Waitakere on Saturday, November 30. It is a day of music and fun for everyone and entry is free. Next month the ukulele club plan to use their talents to raise funds for the relief effort in the Philippines. ¢
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor I write in acknowledgement of all St John volunteers and join with them to celebrate International Volunteers Day (5 December). Our dedicated St John volunteers give so much time on our behalf in caring for their local communities. Without our volunteers, St John would not be able to deliver the level of vital emergency ambulance services and valued community programmes that we currently provide. Our volunteers frequently go above and beyond the call of duty.
I also give thanks to the families and friends of our volunteers who help and support in the background enabling our volunteers to contribute as they do. With the Christmas break fast approaching, we ask for your readers, your publication and all our members to take care on the roads, and look after themselves and their loved ones this holiday season. Yours sincerely Gary Salmon General Manager St John Northern Region
Statement of support for Susan Cochrane (Titford) and children The aroha and compassion of Te Iwi O Te Roroa are extended to Susan Cochrane (Titford) and her children who recently, and sadly, were found to be victims of acts of domestic violence. Te Roroa acknowledges the duress Ms Cochrane and her children were subjected to during the iwi's wellpublicised land claim and categorically wishes to state that it does not hold Ms Cochrane and her children responsible for any of the hurtful and untrue statements then publicly made about Te Roroa. The iwi also is appreciative
of the formal letter of apology sent to it by Ms Cochrane regarding those dark days. It is the prayer of Te Roroa that Ms Cochrane and her children will be able to overcome their previous pain and unhappy experiences and find peace and contentment in our beautiful region of Te Tai Tokerau which we all love so much. Garry Hooker Kaumatua, Te Roroa Whatu Ora Trust
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Dargaville mum Rose Stirling is well known for her journalistic endeavours and now she is also a published author. Her e-book, Sprinkles, is a colourful children’s story and Rose will donate all the proceeds to cancer research. Rose credits her grandfather, James Cameron Stirling, for sparking her interest in storytelling and his untimely passing is one of reasons she has decided to support the National Foundation for Cancer Research. “My grandfather was a great storyteller and a typical country, farming bloke,” says Rose. He often had people around the table listening to his yarns. “I just remember stories that used to ignite my imagination as a kid and made me think that this world was a fantastic place, with lots of things to dream about. He was just so creative in the way he thought. “He passed away on my seventh birthday from leukemia, so he is part of the reason that I have decided to donate all the profits to research. It’s also Movember and I have three out of six uncles who are currently battling prostate cancer, my grandmother died of cancer at 52 and recently, I have had my own cancer scare. “As a parent, I couldn’t imagine what it would be like preparing to say goodbye. My heart goes out to people facing cancer and that’s why I’m doing this.” Sprinkles is a humorous account of a singing mouse who befriends a young boy and goes on a fun filled adventure. “I wanted it to be funny, that was really
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Dream job for Big River FM intern u by Joanne Speechly
NZ School of Radio Tauranga graduate Callum Lee spent nine months in Dargaville, finetuning his media skills at community radio station Big River FM. He has now landed the job of promotions coordinator at Mediaworks Tauranga. Callum is one of 22 radio students who have worked at Big River FM since 2010 thanks to a WINZ initiative that provides funding for the internships. Callum was able to have his initial training period extended, which has paid dividends in the long run. “We felt that although Callum had all the requirements to make it in the radio industry, he would benefit from some extra time with us,” says station manager Anaru Tana. “As a consequence of our belief and his persistence, he has been able to secure a job
at Mediaworks and he is also doing promotional work for the NZ School of Radio. We recognised that Callum had the natural ability to do well in promotions and our role was to critique that. “We are thankful to WINZ for extending Callum’s internship because we got results. Our relationship with WINZ is outcome dependent and our outcome rate is sitting at around 75 to 80%.” Current intern Carrick Blacker has recently secured the 9 to 11am Saturday timeslot at More FM Whangarei. Four new Big River FM interns will arrive on December 10.
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Warm welcome at the lakes Campers at one of our region’s most scenic summer spots will be a little more comfortable this summer thanks to a boost in park infrastructure.
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OK, so you work hard all day and to be frank, you are good at what you do and take a certain pride from that fact. Your business has had its challenges over the last few years, but you came out alright. You pay tax so you must be making a profit, and yet the bank account is empty, your clients are not paying on time and every third phone call is a supplier asking for his money. If this sounds like you, please keep reading. One of the basic fundamentals to understand about your business is what we call the trade-cycle; it’s simply a model that shows how the cash goes round and round through your business. Without getting into too much detail, there are ways to figure out how long cash is tied up in your stock and debtors and how long it takes you — on average — to pay your bills. These three combined effectively are the trade-cycle that applies uniquely to each business.
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And once you get the basics, you can figure out ways to speed the cycle up and get the cash in quicker. This may sound too simple to be true, however please give me call if you want to find out more. At Westpac we are more than happy to determine the tradecycle that applies to your business and discuss ways to get the money in the door quicker. About the Author. Paul Visser is a Business Manager for Westpac in Northland. You can contact Paul on 09 430 2579 or a local business manager on 0800 177 567. The information contained in this article is intended as a guide only and is not intended as an exhaustive list of matters to be considered. Persons entering into business should seek their own professional legal, accounting and other advice.
Years Years off? off? Choices Offset could help you pay off your home loan sooner. For example, if Neville had a $300,000 home loan over 30 years, and $25,000 in savings, he could save $88,000 and pay it off 4 years and 1 month sooner. Visit westpac.co.nz/offset or talk to your broker for details.
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United for a worthy cause Two well-known local organisations have joined forces to collect gifts for underprivileged children this coming Christmas season. From the first of December caring Kaipara residents can contribute to less fortunate families in the community by wrapping up a child’s gift, and popping the gift under the tree at Maungaturoto’s Ray White office. “It’s a really simple way to make a difference to young children who might otherwise go without this Christmas,”
says Ray White’s Keith Shadbolt. Tell the Ray White team if the gift is for a boy or girl, and their age, and your gift will be delivered — thanks to the Rotary Club of Maungaturoto — to a local family who will appreciate the lift to their festive season. This charitable promotion begins on the first of December. ¢
Relationship property Agreements — do you need one? Did you know that once you and your partner have married, or once you have lived together for 3 years, the home you live in and the chattels in that home, become joint property by virtue of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. However, the law does give you the right to enter into a written agreement, which can avoid that. A contracting out agreement must be prepared and signed in the presence of a legal adviser. Such an agreement can be signed prior to, during, or after the relationship has terminated. Of course, if you reach agreement at the start of the relationship, you will save a lot of stress and cost by signing such a document, rather than leaving the issue for argument when the relationship fails. There may be inherited or other property, such as heirlooms, farms or businesses which you both want to keep separate from any division. This
may be particularly so if you are entering into a second relationship and you have just managed to resolve property issues resulting from the end of your first relationship. It is never too early to take legal advice on how the law affects your property interests, and on what steps you can take to preserve your assets from future division. If you seek advice on any relationship issues contact Darrell Hart at Hammonds Law. Darrell has wide experience in all areas of family law including the division and distribution of Relationship Property and the preparation of pre-nuptial, during marriage or end of marriage Property Agreements. ¢
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Saturday, November 30 will mark the end of an era for Molly West. After nearly two decades, she will close the doors of her Dargaville business, Molly’s Fashion, for the last time. Molly’s Fashion has been a mainstay in Dargaville for 23 years — although when Molly first entered the fashion industry, her clientele was a little different. Initially, she co-owned Kids Patch before a changing demand saw her move into lines for the more mature person. “After Annette’s closed there was a gap in the market for women’s clothing. Then a travelling sales rep asked me whether I’d be interested in selling women’s fashion — it started from there,” says Molly. “What I really enjoy, is meeting new people and I would really like to thank all of my wonderful customers for their support over the years. The business was never a money making exercise,” adds Molly’s husband, Lindsay West. “Molly loves meeting people — it’s been her life. She doesn’t play bridge or bowls but people would congregate at the shop.”
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Before the final shutdown on Saturday, Molly and Lindsay are hoping to sell the bulk of remaining stock and chattels. All clothing items are of a high quality, available in larger sizes and are heavily reduced in price — or, make an offer. “I’ve seen three or four hundred dollar clothes going out the door, three items for 50 dollars,” says Lindsay. “And there’s still one lone mannequin that needs to find a new home.” ¢
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Fresh start a lot to torque about Over the years many novice riders have had their first taste of off road thrills thanks to Honda’s range of small MX-style bikes — the XR series, along with the popular CRF 80 and 100. It’s no surprise that the maker of these tough and versatile little machines didn’t want to tinker too much with a winning formula, and so with minor stylistic changes the recipe has remained evergreen for many years; a reliable, kick-started air-cooled motor wedded to a chassis able to take the off road knocks, and a suspension setup with plenty of travel to iron out the bumps and jumps. But times change, and Honda has changed with them, leapfrogging its competitors with the arrival of a new machine to add some wow factor to the novice off-road experience. And, for the era of push-button everything, the addition of an
electric starter to the new CRF125 makes this new machine as easy to access as the latest Xbox or Playstation. The difference here is that the thrills are not vicarious or virtual. The CRF125 boasts a torquey little 125cc, air cooled single-pot four stroke motor, with enough grunt to push young riders and sharpen their abilities while still building confidence. It’s nowhere near as challenging as a similar sized two stroke, with a more gentle delivery of power. Honda have also opted to beef up the bike’s suspension, braking and forks for better handling and safety, while the all important styling of the CRF125 p The new and improved Honda CRF125
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We don’t know when the oil will run out, but when it does, this is the future of your ride to work or play. Toyota’s FCV concept doesn’t run on anything so prosaic as mere petrol — or even on modern lithium batteries. Electric vehicles such as BMW’s new i3 and i8 have taken a step in the right direction, moving toward the possibility of entirely batterydriven transport for the daily commute and beyond. But the holy grail of today’s auto engineers is to break free of the battery entirely, completely bypassing this form of power storage for something far more ‘Star Trek.’ The hydrogen fuel cell is a working reality — it’s not sci-fi, blue-sky thinking at all. Honda have produced working vehicles which run on the hydrogen cell principle, which (in very simple terms) uses the abundant gas to generate electricity. The output — only water. How’s that for enviro-friendly? Over at Toyota, they are taking the whole concept very seriously indeed. The makers of the uber-ecomobile, the Prius, have just unveiled their 2013 FCV concept, and rather than being a futuristic, slightly zany creation, this looks very much like a
car you could see on any street. The difference between this machine and the electric cars being talked up by Munich is down to two very important numbers — a stated range of 300 miles per ‘tank’, and a three minute fillup time. This leaves batteries looking drained, and promises great things for both Toyota and the fuel cell itself. The only downside — have you tried to find a fuel cell gas station lately? Early adopters of electric technology will only have to plug their cars into the existing grid. FCV drivers may enjoy better range, performance and ecocredentials — but they face the prospect of waiting for an overhaul of the whole consumer infrastructure. ¢
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It’s easy to find that special gift
Christmas Wonderland correction A display of decorated trees combined with entertainment, carol singing and sales of treats at Fosters Arcade will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday December 4th. Lions past president Judy Dysart says tickets to the opening are $10 each and are available at Jean Johnson Ray White Dargaville, Roper & Jones
The days are ticking away toward the biggest holiday of the year, and that means it’s time once again to start planning presents for friends and family. This can sometimes be a tough decision — what do you get for the person who has everything? And indeed, what can you buy which really says ‘merry Christmas’, without breaking the budget? Thankfully, we have a wide range of gift ideas available here in the Kaipara, with stocking-fillers galore to delight young and old. From the high street to our local market days, there are a wealth of options to choose from. Hot electronic gifts this year include radio controlled toys (for the kids and the ‘big kids’), tablet PCs such as the iPad and Samsung Galaxy, the brand new Xbox One and Playstation 4, and of course the latest in mobile technology. With summer on the way, a new addition to the wardrobe or, indeed, the jewellery box will have your loved ones looking their best this festive season. Or, if you want to send a piece of the Kaipara to family and friends overseas, check out the local artwork on display at your town’s art galleries — a gift which will bring you closer together. A browse through the stalls at your local markets is sure to spark fresh ideas — not just for gifts, but for the range of fresh fruit and veg, spices and treats ready for the festive table. You’re
sure to find something just right with so much on display, and ideas which are literally ‘outside the box’ abound at these meeting places for local artisans and craftspeople. No matter what you choose to put under the tree, remember that by buying locally you give the best gift of all — a boost to your town and your region’s economy, creating wealth for a prosperous new year to come. ¢
Shop early for Christmas and go in the draw to win a
$500 spending spree
First National, Brian’s Gym, Fosters and Hospice. “There are only a limited number of tickets, so get in quick.” Mrs Dysart says the trees can also be viewed from 9am to 4pm on Thursday and Friday and from 9.30am to 3pm on Saturday. An earlier report in the Lifestyler gave an incorrect opening date.
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Aaron’s a squash champ
Ballet performance puts money into the community
u by Colin Patterson
There have been a few occasions when competitors from Dargaville have become national championships. But earlier this month 16-yearold Aaron Randall joined that small group when he triumphed over strong opposition to win the D-Grade title at the New Zealand Squash National Champion of Champions event held in Christchurch. What makes Aaron’s success more remarkable is that he has only played the sport for just four years, following in the footsteps of his mother Kathy and older sister Letesha who was Dargaville club champion in 2006. In the past Aaron has played badminton, tennis and cricket. But squash is clearly his favourite. “The pace of the game is frenetic. There’s also a lot of skill — it takes hours and hours of practice. And it’s the most competitive sport I’ve ever played. In tennis there’s a net separating you from your opponent. In squash there’s no net, so it can get quite physical.” The champion of champions event was a competition between champions in the various grades — A for elite through to J for novice — from regions throughout the country. In the D Grade Aaron was up against 14 other players. In the final he beat Liam Taylor from Wellington by three games to one. Fellow team members Tayla McDonald from Kaitaia and Mirna Manuel from Maungaturoto won the women’s F and D grades respectively. Mirna’s success
u by Colin Patterson
More than $2,000 will go back into the Kaipara community as a result of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s performance in Dargaville earlier this month. The Ballet’s performance as Part of its Tutus on Tour programme was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dargaville. Rotary president Margaret Bishop says the evening resulted in a profit of $2,500, which she says is an excellent result. “We’re very happy because we didn’t even know if we would break even. “It was not a money-making exercise. The night was our gift to the community. The result means we can put money back into the community.” She says exact uses for the money have yet to be decided. However, the club is active in helping Kaipara youth and has recently donated $500 to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Rotary is also holding its annual Christmas raffle to help Kaipara Abuse Prevention, Kaipara SOS and the Dargaville Food Bank. Tickets will be on sale this week outside Countdown Dargaville. Mrs Bishop says Rotary wishes to thank the Kaipara District Council which provided the use of the War Memorial Hall free of charge. ¢
p Dargaville squash player Aaron Randall with his trophies from winning the National D grade Champion of Champions squash title
gave Northland a clean sweep of the D grade titles. “That was awesome.” Aaron is home schooled. One big advantage of that is he can usually choose his practice times. “I can play when I like.” He also has musical talent, playing the violin and drums. As to his long-term future Aaron is undecided. “Next year I’ll put a lot of thought into that.” He is unsure whether to pursue a career in professional squash. “The goal is to be the best that I can be.” ¢
p Dancers Madeleine Graham and Kohei Iwamoto show their interpretation of Flower Festival at Genzano during the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s performance in Dargaville which has raised $2,500 for community projects. Photo: Viv Trounson
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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 3 December 2013 edition is 10am, Monday 2 December 2013. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale
Nurseries & Plants
BMX BOYS GT GRIND, good condition, 360 degree handlebars,$170. Phone 027 318 6093 or 4392 348.
PLANT SALE Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd is having a plant sale, a further 10% taken off our already low wholesale prices. Buy 30 plants or more and get another 5% OFF. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturday's 10am to 4pm or else by appointment. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz Sale extended to the 30th November 2013.
CAR BATTERIES. Competitive prices, good range in stock. Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219. DISC BRAKE pads for cars and light commercials. Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219. FILTERS - OIL, air and fuel filters. Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219.
Accommodation Wanted
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LONG TERM rental sought mfor retired female in Baylys Beach area. Price range $150-$180 pw. Please phone 021 125 6954.
AAA+ PAINTER, wallpapering specialist, roof spray coatings & waterblasting. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376, Crawford Solutions.
Animal Accomodation
ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.
MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.
Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz
Work Wanted SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330. www.westernblasters.co.nz
ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED
We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors Trucks - Roofing Iron - Batteries - Copper Brass - Aluminium etc.
Little River Transport Ltd
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Phone 09 439 4940
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OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166. 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.
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VACANCY FOR Waitress/Kitchen hand/Delivery person. Must have car and experience in cash handling and restaurant work. Address: Shiraz Restaurant Dargaville, 17 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Enquire with Jas Phone 021 438 311.
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Public Notices
Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats
Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions
DARGAVILLE
RIVERSIDE T PR ODUCE MARKE
Thursday 2:00 – 5:30pm AD Focus Carpark Kapia St, Dargaville Eggs Pork Fish Herbs Bacon Fruit & Vegetables Soap Honey Cheese Kumara Crafts Plants Potatoes Preserves Onions Live Music Interested stall holders and buskers please contact:
Deb 09 439 8824 or 021 549 427
ACOUSTIC 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 Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.
Public Notices Call for submissions
Deaths
Local Government Changes in Northland Call for Submissions Local Government Commission Mana Kāwanatanga Ā Rohe The Local Government Commission has released a draft proposal to change the structure of local authorities in the Northland region. The proposal affects Far North District Council, Whangarei District Council, Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council. The Commission is proposing a new local authority called Northland Council. It would replace the existing four councils. Northland Council would be a unitary authority, which has the powers and functions of both a regional council and a district council. Northland Council would be the governing body responsible for the ‘big picture’ across the region. It would develop plans, policies, strategies and budgets for all of Northland. It would set rates and develop bylaws. It would be led by a Mayor elected by the whole region. Northland Council would be supported by a network of seven community boards to represent diverse local communities. The boards would oversee local services and facilities. The Commission is now inviting written submissions on the draft proposal. Copies of the draft proposal will be made available for inspection at council offices or public libraries. Digital copies are available at www.lgc.govt.nz or by email request from info@lgc.govt.nz The Commission will hold public hearings in Northland in early 2014. People making submissions should indicate if they wish to appear in person at these hearings. Copies of submissions will also be made publicly available unless privacy is requested.
Taurua Bernice Judith (nee Brown)
Passed away 24 November 2013 in her 54th year. Dearly loved wife of Colin and much loved mother and mother in law of Chris and Aimee, Sheree and Lee, Damian, Shane and Andrea. Adored nana of Keelan, Te Atawhai, Jaydee, Jorjah-Lee, Halem, Ariana, Kotahi and Tawhiri. Also dearly loved nana of all the Pouto moko. Bernice will be lying in state at the Pouto Waikaretu Marae. Her funeral service will be held at 11 am Wednesday, 27th November. Any enquiries please contact the Marae on 09 439 8919.
Deadline for submissions: Friday, 14 February, 2014 SEND TO: Post: Chief Executive Officer Local Government Commission PO Box 5362, Wellington 6145
Email: info@lgc.govt.nz Fax: (04) 494-0501
DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - ENROLMENTS FOR 2014
Enrolments are now open for 2014. To enrol your child at Dargaville High School, you can: • •
Come into Dargaville High School during the school day. We have issued enrolment forms to all Year 8 students from contributing schools. These enrolment forms can be dropped off at Dargaville High School reception.
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Visit us on Thursday 5th December from 3.20pm - 7.30pm Attend the Powhiri Day at Dargaville High School, 10.00am Friday 6th December Enrolments will be taken at approximately 11.30am (after the Powhiri).
Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport (a copy will be made). Year 8 Students will be welcomed and given a taste of a day at Dargaville High School on Friday 6th December from 12.00pm. We look forward to seeing you.
(09) 439 7229 office@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz | www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz Our School Values:
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DARGAVILLE RIVERSIDE Markets. December Thursday 5th 2–5.30pm, Thursday 12th 2–5.30pm, Thursday 19th 2–5.30pm. Extra market, Monday 23rd 2–6.30pm. FREE & Confidential NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592. MORNING TEA, 10.00am Thursday 28th November, Te Kopuru Hall. Get together & relax with cup of tea or coffee & get your weekly local paper.
Briefing on Auditor-General’s report The Auditor-General’s inquiry report into the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme is expected to be tabled in Parliament on the afternoon of Tuesday 3 December 2013.
YOU ARE invited to share your views on the proposed The Auditor-General, Lyn Provost, will brief the community on the report at: changes to the Burial Cremation Act at a public meetDARGAVILLE ing Dargaville Methodist Church, 8 Awakino Road. 2pm – Mangawhai Club, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai 7pm, 3rd December 2013. Contact Margaret Bishop RIVERSIDE PRODUCE MARKET 09 439 5142 for more information.
6.30pm – Maungaturoto Country Club, Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto
SOUTHERN (TE KOPURU) RUGBY & SQUASH CLUB
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held on
Wednesday 27th November 2013 7.30pm at the Southern Clubrooms Pouto Road, Te Kopuru
Both sessions will cover the same information and you are welcome to attend either session. The full report and a summary of the key points will be published on the OAG website at www.oag.govt.nz when the report is tabled (after 2pm). Copies of the summary of the report will be available at the community briefings. If you have any queries please contact Tamar McKewen on tamar.mckewen@oag.govt.nz.
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
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22 Cobham Ave
11 Bell Street
Bassett Street
TINOPAI
Spacious modern kitchen. Lounge with views over the town. Two decks. Single garage. Desirable no exit street. Elevated easy care section. $269,000 $300,000 RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 4 bedrooms, 3 upstairs, 1 down. Open plan living. 2 water tanks. Beach life at its best.
43 Montgomery Ave
State Highway 14
$30,000 Price Reduction. Little beauty, 1950s’ concrete Vendor motivated. Sheds are in block home. Works all been outstanding order with recent done, new kitchen, bathroom, work completed. Fenced with carpet, drapes, roof & painted road access from both streets. both inside & out. $138,000 $169,000 MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937
53 Tirarau Street
43 Plunket Street
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4 bdrm, minutes to Dargaville. Huge basement with laundry, shower, toilet, bdrm, 2 car garaging. Set on 2.0234ha (4.99 acres). Pool, 3 bay garage. $330,000 $279,000 RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home. Open plan living and a rumpus. Single garage large section. Currently tenanted.
30 Oxford Street
215 Pahi Road
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Norton St – Te Kopuru
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Hebe Lane
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SECRET SANTA’S COMING TO TOWN!
Drop your gift off under the tree…
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On approx 1705m2 section. Charming 3 bedroom bungalow, most of the hard work is completed. Minutes drive to Pahi wharf, on the shores of the Kaipara.
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It’s the time of year to spread some cheer because… Grab a gift ($10 price guide) from your local Dargaville retailers
1 Emay Cres – Pahi
$55,000 REDUCED
This property offers a 1000m2 poly house, in full production. Private & peaceful. Gorgeous 3 bedroom family home with spectacular stunning views over Mangawhai. Financial records on request.
Dairy Farm – Mititai
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom well Dream 3 bedroom kiwi bach presented house with stunning on 2568m2 site, private, two water views, boat shed, beach water tanks, shed, loads of just 100 metres away. parking, view to beach. 130 Komiti Road. 74 Komiti Road. $375,000 Call Rhoda $275,000 Call Rhoda RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912
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