Kaipara Lifestyler, November 26th, 2019 by Integrity Community Media

November 26 2019

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p This year’s class of young players at the Dargaville Tennis Club is one of the biggest ever mustered, with coaches putting the success down to the improved facilities offered by Dargaville’s Sportsville complex. President Peter Bond, coach Chris Fife and club secretary Martine Topia are excited to see the progress among their 35 young proteges, who gather each Wednesday for practice on the courts where netball was played during winter. “It’s great to see so many kids interested in learning a new sport, getting outdoors and having fun. We don’t need them to have any previous experience because we can teach the fundamentals and still have a great time,” said the coaching staff.

Council restructure signals new phase u by Andy Bryenton

Following the swearing-in of new councillors to the Kaipara District Council this November, further changes are underway within the regional governance organisation, with chief executive Louise Miller indicating changes to the roles and portfolios of several senior members of her team.

Roaring success

Matakohe author Ethan Mackie was proud to unwrap a carton …

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The council CEO says that the council is reinforcing its commitment to its customers, the public, with a new emphasis on engagement with the community. That has prompted a review of how the council’s internal business units

are grouped and the roles of the organisation’s leadership team. “Kaipara District Council is entering a new phase, where we are focussing more closely on customer and community needs, learning to respond more quickly to change and becoming more

focussed on sustainable growth and service delivery. A key for us to achieve that is engaging with our community and delivering the kind of experience you expect.” continued on page 3 …

November 26 - 2019

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p A thank-you evening was held at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe last week to thank the local volunteers for their ongoing contribution throughout the year. Museum board chair, Mark Vincent, said the volunteer team were “many strands woven together to make one net that encompassed the running of the museum as an entirety.” Pictured are Friends of The Kauri Museum, volunteers, team and museum board members.

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p More than 30 locals enjoyed drumming and dance at an African Drum and Dance event at Sportsville at the weekend in a not for profit community event supported by Creative Communities NZ and the local drum group Baylys Beats. Master Drummer Koffie Fugah (far left) headlined the evening.

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p A newly renovated Ruatuna, the historic Coates family homestead near Matakohe had a rare open day for the public last weekend. The Category 1 historic place, and the birthplace of former New Zealand prime minister and first world war hero, Gordon Coates, is administered by Heritage New Zealand and not usually open to visitors. Soaking up history in the homestead were visitors Terri Donaldson and Fred Renata.

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Police 24/7 for Dargaville u by Andy Bryenton

Police have announced that Dargaville’s police station will now be manned by frontline staff 24 hours a day seven days a week, a significant boost in law enforcement coverage for the town.

p Senior Constable Reuben Cohen outside Dargaville’s police station, where the law now works around the clock, manning the post 24/7

While the watch house itself will be open to the public from 8am to 4pm, there will be an officer ready to respond to emergencies at all hours, adding not just to a more rapid response time and peace of mind for locals, but also enhancing the utility of recently installed CCTV surveillance systems, which are administered from the police station. Senior constable Reuben Cohen agrees that this is a positive step forward for the town. “Increased staffing across the Kaipara and Whangarei region has made this possible,” he says. “With greater presence, we’re able to increase police visibility, public perception, and respond more readily to emergencies.”

The expansion in manned hours is effective immediately. It was coannounced via social media with a video featuring interviews with prominent locals, expressing positive opinions on the change. “I’m just delighted to hear that we’re going to have someone on call local here in Dargaville 24/7,” said kumara growing icon Warren ‘Ernie’ Suckling. Mayor Jason Smith was quoted as saying: “This community is safe, and it’s going to be even safer now.” Those who need to contact the police in an emergency should call 111. To report crimes, which have already occurred please call 105. ¢

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Council restructure signals new phase The new management structure is: Sue Davidson has been appointed to the role of general manager, Sustainable Growth and Investment, which includes planning, building control, quality assurance, financial services and revenue. Jason Marris gains the general manager, Engagement and Transformation portfolio, which includes iwi relations, communications and engagement, community relationships, policy, strategy and governance. Darlene Lang is the new general manager of Customer Experience, which includes customer ser vices, libraries, information technology and regulatory functions. Jim Sephton will fulfil p Kaipara District Council CEO Louise Miller has announced positive change in the portfolios held by several of her the essential general closest staff manager of Infrastructure Services role, which includes and Capability, which includes water and wastewater, parks and health and safety, recruitment and recreation, community infrastructure human resources. All these changes are effective services, property management immediately, as the KDC look towards and engineering. Hannah Gillespie takes control continued regional growth and as general manager of People development in 2020. ¢

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Subcommittees have been updated and amalgamated; they are Property and Investment, and Audit and Risk (which includes Finance). Working Parties, where most of the NRC Environmental work occurs are as follows: Water and Land working party: Provides oversight on activities that contribute to or influence the quality and quantity of water including land management and environmental monitoring. Climate Change working party: Provide oversight on the council’s climate change activities and make recommendation on climate change matters. Oversee council’s climate change work programme with key focusses being on adaptation planning and the development and implementation of a regional adaptation strategy. Te Tai Tokerau Maori Advisory working Party: Monitor and advise on council’s compliance with its legislative obligation to Maori including under the LG Act 2002 and the RMA act 1991. Provide advice to council

on topics referred to it by council. Develop pathways and processes which will achieve lasting and meaningful relationships between Maori and council. Ensure the views of Maori are taken into account in the exercise of council functions. Biosecurity and Biodiversity working party: Provide oversight on council’s biodiversity and biosecurity activities. Oversee the implementation of the Regional Pest management Plan (RPMP), Marine Pathway Plan (MPP), and regularly report progress to council. Planning and Regulatory working party: provide oversight on council’s resource management planning and regulatory activities, oversee the implementation of the Proposed Regional Plan. Be the governance entity for the policy implementation of the government’s Essential Freshwater package. Make recommendation to council on appeals and recommendation to accept, adopt or reject private plan change applications. As many of you will know I was also elected the new Chair of NRC for the next three years. While I am really pleased to have the extra role, I am still very interested and available to hear Kaipara constituents’ questions, comments and concerns.

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Fire by permit only Hot and dry conditions have led to the imposition of a restricted fire status across the northern part of New Zealand, meaning it’s now the season to get a permit before lighting up. From 8am Tuesday, November 26, fire authorities advise that the fire season has been changed to ‘fire by permit only’ across the north. This status change applies for both urban and rural areas in the Far North, Whangarei and across the Kaipara district. The public is advised to go to checkitsalright.nz, an online fire safety resource, to make an application for a fire permit. It is also the place to

determine whether your planned fire is an ‘authorised’ fire, meaning that no permit is required. Hangis and barbecues, for example, fall into this category. There is no charge for permits. Moreover, this checking process allows our firefighters to know in advance what is going on, and to keep a close watch on conditions as we enter a dry, windy and hence hazardous part of the year.

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Full house for Christmas show u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville has the spirit of Christmas; that’s the message from the organisers of a festive concert at the Lighthouse Function Centre on December 8. Tickets have sold so fast that it’s certain to be a full house when accordion virtuoso Kevin Friedrich returns. Museum spokesperson Margaret Tier says that Mr Friedrich will be bringing friends to help make the season merry. These include Auckland’s Music Makers accordion orchestra, the Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra, the Whangarei Handbell Choir, Alanah and Maurice Jones, vocalists Lionel Reekie, Wendy Dunn and Jone Yelcich, and Dargaville’s Rivertown and Take 6 Singers. Interestingly, the Whangarei p Kevin Friedrich will play to a full house this Christmas alongside a host of other talented musicians; he’s also Handbell Choir also have a local confirmed another tour in the new year connection. Top campanologist, master of musical bells, Ray Palmer, Christmas present for his many local was once the local high school’s music fans, however, with the announcement teacher. His return with an orchestra of of another appearance here in Dargaville bell-ringing musicians will add a special in the new year. He’s confirmed March Christmas tone to the concert. 29 2020, for his next engagement. Due to the volume of popular It will once again bring together one demand for this festive occasion, of the world’s foremost proponents those who wish to attend are advised of the accordion with Dargaville to contact the Dargaville Museum with Museum’s unrivalled collection of these all haste. Kevin Friedrich has an early fascinating instruments. ¢ Talk to us now about you or your loved ones living with us, true community based elder care at..

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Dargaville Businesses Network Meeting Kaipara District Council extends an invite to the business owners of Dargaville to come along and join fellow business owners, Council staff and elected members of Council to network and share information. Where: Northern Wairoa Hotel Restaurant Date: Thursday, 12 December 2019 Time: 3pm - 4:30pm Finger food will be provided. Please RSVP by 29 November 2019 for catering and seating purposes. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements.

Major upgrade for hospice care u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Hospice’s Kowhai Room, a dedicated unit situated within Dargaville Hospital, is currently receiving the most significant upgrade in its 27-year history.

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Northpower election results u by Andy Bryenton

The results of this year’s Northpower Electric Power Trust elections have been made public, revealing the two candidates who have been elected from the Kaipara District Council area.

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p Dargaville Hospice and Dargaville Hospital management and staff gather in the Kowhai Room, now undergoing the biggest remodelling and upgrade it has ever seen

The Kowhai Room allows the families and loved ones of hospice patients to gather around them and maintain the bonds of family in a time of need. It was established in March of 1993 thanks to a generous donation from the hospital’s chapel committee. The kowhai was used symbolically — as it is an icon of the New Zealand Hospice Society. Now, says hospice’s Annette Olsen, the room will be better suited to the needs of both patients and their relatives. “The refurbishment will involve moving the kitchenette and dining area out of the Kowhai Room, into the next-door lounge, with a door directly connecting them. The idea is to provide a separate space for family and friends to have a cuppa and a talk, allowing a bit of time out.”

It will also increase internal space, allowing for close family members to stay overnight. There are also plans for a possible outdoor area, making better use of the lawn and deck already adjoining the Kowhai Room. As a joint effort between the Dargaville Hospice, with funding flowing through from their affiliated Hospice Shop, and the Dargaville Hospital and DHB,— there are many people to thank. Annette, along with the hospice team, and the hospital’s management and nursing staff, wishes to thank all the supporters and volunteers who have made this major upgrade possible. It will increase the level of care and the scope of possible family engagement for patients who need it. ¢

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Local lawyers win big

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Northpower is looking for 10 keen people to take part in its Wild Kiwi Scholarship Programme with a deadline looming for applications of November 30.

Northland law firm WRMK Lawyers scooped a haul of awards at last week’s 2019 NZ Law Awards, held at the Cordis hotel and conference centre in Auckland.

Entries are open for the 2020 Northpower Wild Kiwi multisport event near Whangarei, and they are expected to hit record levels. The scholarship allows 10 people to receive eight weeks of full training support, and free entry to the 8km run/walk event. The aim is to help some local Northlanders who p Northpower participants in last year’s Wild Kiwi event would not usually have the health and wellness support around of People and Capability, Andrea them to participate in the event by O’Brien says the scholarship winners completing the 8km run or walk — while will be provided with a personalised improving their physical and mental training programme, nutritional and wellbeing along the journey. lifestyle advice, with training sessions Total Sport’s Mark Fordham says the each week, that will run-up to and Northpower Wild Kiwi is now the biggest include the Northpower Wild Kiwi event multisport event in the region. on Saturday, April 4 2020. Last year, the Northpower Wild Kiwi It is only expected to grow with the active partnership formed event had more than 700 participants, with Northpower. and it is anticipated to reach more than “The focus for Total Sport and 900 in 2020. Northpower is really health and wellness. Applications for the scholarship We both want to take a leadership role programme close on November 30. in this and support people to make More information can be found at positive changes in their lifestyle, then to thewildkiwi.co.nz or activ8nz.co.nz. come and enjoy the stunning Whangarei To enter the 2020 Northpower Wild Heads.” Northpower’s general manager Kiwi, visit thewildkiwi.co.nz/enter. ¢

The firm, who maintains an office serving the people of Dargaville, won the Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year and the Employer of Choice Award for firms with less than 50 lawyers. They were also finalists for the Midsize Firm of the Year Award. Managing director and rural team leader Rebecca Merry said: “These awards are a reflection of the hard work our team puts in every day, and we are thrilled to have our efforts recognised. Our firm is built on having teams of specialists working together in innovative ways to deliver excellent service p Lawyers from WRMK receive their prize at the New Zealand Law Awards, the highest accolades in the profession and top quality, practical legal advice to our clients. The judges Kilpatrick. The NZ Law Awards are the also commented on our open and leading independent awards for the New flexible working culture.” Zealand legal profession, and judge WRMK Lawyers’ Whangarei office work completed and services provided was established in the 1930s, with between April 1 2018 and March further offices opened in Dargaville in 31 2019. 2008, Kerikeri in 2016 and Warkworth A win in this nationwide competition in March 2019. The firm is also known is viewed as a top accolade for those by its full name, Webb Ross McNab who practice law. ¢

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Roaring success Matakohe author Ethan Mackie was proud to unwrap a carton of his freshly published masterpiece last week, showing it to students at the local primary school.

p Ethan Mackie and his friends check out the first printing of his first published book

The difference from a regular book launch is that this writer is the same age as his audience. When he was eight years old, Ethan came up with a short story about a dinosaur who shares his name and possesses a powerful, frightening roar. He wrote it down and sent it to his grandmother, who happens to be award-winning author Joy Cowley. She was impressed and suggested that he should get in touch with her illustrator friend Philip Webb to add colour and visuals to the tale. “I’ve never met him, but the pictures fit the story,” agrees Ethan, who has had his book published by the Copy Press in Nelson. The colourful dinosaurs run

into trouble with a T-Rex just as dinosaur Ethan loses his voice. However, there’s a happy ending to this story, aimed at young readers and parents who enjoy an interactive picture book to read to their kids. Ethan is not resting after his first success, he says that there’s a second book in the works. When the Lifestyler caught up with him at school he was busy creating original, illustrated monster pictures, which might be a part of it. Expect to see copies of Ethan’s Roar in your local library and school soon, or to get your copy contact the Matakohe school, where Ethan’s teachers have been very supportive of his publishing endeavour. ¢

Santa’s flight plan confirmed Santa parades are confirmed for all across the region, with a busy schedule laid out through the next month for the Man in Red, Father Christmas himself. The festive events run from November 30 through to December 21. First up is Wellsford’s Christmas parade, which hits the main street on November the 30, at 10.30am. Organisers promise a wide range of festive floats culminating in the arrival of our celebrity guest from the north pole. “It’s a busy time of the year, which means it’s great that the parade organisers around the Kaipara have all gotten in touch with my elves early,” says Santa, speaking via longdistance satellite. “With events in Dargaville, Maungaturoto, Mangawhai and Dargaville I’ll be trialling some new air-conditioned red suits in an attempt to beat the summer heat!” Dargaville’s big parade takes place on December 7 in Victoria Street, from noon. It’s followed up by a massive Whanau Fun Day at the

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New animal management officers hit the streets Kaipara District Council has three new animal management officers. Steve, Kim and Chris collectively bring a wealth of experience to the team and can draw on previous roles with Whangārei District Council, Waitakere City Council and the SPCA. The team agrees that public education will be a focus for their work. They’re also expecting an uptick in the number of complaints, as people start to realise complaints are being actioned, there may be a spike of enforcement action. “The safety of the community is our priority and educating people about responsible dog ownership is one way we can work towards that,” says Kim, who is keen to work closely with communities. “For example, when we see a dog out wandering we’ll try to find the owner so we can educate them about their responsibilities. We’ll also go into problem areas and door-knock to get to know the local people and their dogs,” she says. “Educating people is the best way to have a lasting effect on how they look after their dogs. We’ve been around a long time and we know what works.” Kim says the team will tailor their approach to meet the differing needs of communities across Kaipara. The team’s top advice for dog owners is to make sure their pets are registered and microchipped. “If your dog wanders and it’s registered and microchipped, we can easily return it to you. If there’s no way for us to identify who owns a wandering dog, it’s likely to end up in the pound,” says Steve. Registering and microchipping your dog are both legal requirements,

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and dog owners who fail to do so are liable for a $300 fine for either infringement. “We want to encourage registration, and we’re keen to run a registration amnesty this summer so people can register their dogs without fear of a fine,” says Kim. For more information about owning a dog in Kaipara, visit the Dogs page on Council’s website, www.kaipara.govt.nz/dogs Call Kaipara District Council on 0800 727 059 for advice or assistance with animal control issues.

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Christmas fare at the fair

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Maungaturoto’s Riverview Rest Home dementia unit community fund has been swelled by more than $4,000 in proceeds from last Saturday night’s Otamatea Marae bonfire night, and there is a move towards making the big night out an annual event.

Dargaville’s Christmas Fair is all set to take place this Saturday, with the parishioners of the town’s Anglican church working hard to put together a feast of traditional Yuletide crafts, treats and entertainment.

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place at a decorated and Christmasthemed Dargaville town hall from 9am. It will feature ‘make and take’ interactive crafts, knitting, preserves, seasonallythemed baking including homemade Christmas cakes, seedlings and plants, a sausage sizzle and morning tea. Plus lots of ideas on how to decorate your own home for the festive season. Of special note as a gift to send overseas is a calendar produced by the church each year featuring images of our beautiful Kaipara scenery. ¢

Reverend Karen Dack and fair organiser Karen Inder were out in the main street raising funds with a pre-fair cake and raffle stall last Thursday. They both agree that the fair, itself — will be a vast expansion on last year. “There’s going to be something for everyone,” says Karen. “We’ve always attracted a lot of patrons, and this year I’m certain will be no exception. It’s always popular to give friends and relatives something different and unique.” The Christmas Fair will take

completion and work has begun on framing off-site, which will be erected in the new year. Cindy said the Otamatea Marae committee would be meeting next week to review the bonfire event. Plans are in the making to have an annual event, raising funds for more community projects. ¢

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“We had between 200 and 300 people over the course of the event, and it was an outstanding success,” said organiser Cindy Hempsall. ”There was plenty of food and Te Uri O Hau support including fireworks. With a final count still to come, we were able to present the chairman of the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust, Craig Fergus, with $2,400 on the night from admission fees.” Mr Fergus has announced that with institutional finance and community fundraising together, the dementia unit now has the green light for

p Getting ready for the fair — members of Dargaville’s Anglican congregation are full of the festive spirit ahead of this Saturday’s Christmas extravaganza

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It’s perhaps just as well that American TV host Stephen Colbert has flown home after his whirlwind tour of New Zealand, because he might have turned up at Kaipara’s premier fishing contest, which will have its 31st outing on Saturday, December 7. Since Colbert has screened New Zealand to millions of his US television watchers, American interest in visiting here has jumped 300 per cent. “We like to think the great fishing on the Kaipara is a well kept local attraction,” said Allan Jones, who is gearing up for the King of the Kaipara contest out of Kelly’s Bay. “You know what they say,” he quipped. Let’s keep it in the family.” The man behind the contest, Mike Nola, owner of Nola Sports in Dargaville, is arranging the King of the Kaipara Kingfish Tournament. He says this year, there will be a good focus on food at the site, with a hangi coming from Pouto as well as being prepared in Kelly’s Bay. With no liquor sales at the event — cool drinks will need to come in fishers’ chillybins. “Fishing gets underway at 7am and the weigh-in at 3.30pm — with prizes getting underway at 4pm,” he said.

The Kaipara Harbour tournament is a popular event on keen fisher’s calendars, whether they fish from a boat or the shore, in the inner harbour or outside the heads. Each year familiar faces return to try their luck. Kingfish, kahawai, trevally, snapper and gurnard are the targeted species, and in each of five categories, the heaviest three fish at weigh-in will win the successful anglers a selection of wide-ranging prizes. With kingfish leading the day’s catch list, the heaviest four kingfish in the team event will win the day. Prizes are only given for the five selected species, so the odd shark or stingray catch will be a waste of energy. Mike is grateful to sponsors for donating products, but most often, prizes are purchased from ticket sales. Spot prizes are also offered on the beach — so everyone at the contest has a chance to win.

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Last year, more than 130 anglers were active participants. While the weather will always play a party in the event, the long-range outlook is fairly positive for another great Kaipara event. “I get a buzz out of providing a community event and promoting fishing,” says Mike. To enter the contest, buy a ticket from Nolas Sports, and get first-

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Fishing advice is universal Kiwi fishers are a lucky lot as a glance through government advice to visitors to our shores indicate, including Tourism New Zealand, which says brightly that “sea fishing in New Zealand offers almost guaranteed fish.” Local anglers, however, have had the experience of less than successful outings on the Kaipara, fortunately though, not that often. The advice to tourists echoes best practice to all who get out on the water with reminders that each person aboard should have a correctly fitting life jacket. “Remember they only work when you are wearing them!” The inexperienced are told when hiring a boat: ‘familiarise yourself with the location of life jackets, radio equipment, correct use of the motor, bilge pump, etc and let someone know of your intentions. ‘Avoid excessive alcohol when operating a boat — just like driving a car, they don’t mix!’ A ‘catch and release’ philosophy is in keeping with New Zealand’s dedication to conservation and sustainable fishing’, visitors are told. Even in non-release areas, many anglers adopt the catch and release principle, and take enough home for a meal. When fishing, the catch and release method, anglers should realise that prolonged handling decreases the

fish’s chances of survival. Some tactics offered by tourist advisers to ensure fish live include “using tackle strong enough to bring the fish in quickly. So it doesn’t get overtired, avoiding damage to the eyes, gills, fins and body, and keeping the fish in the water so it can breathe.”

When the fish is released, it should be supported from underneath and let go facing the current. High summer temperatures lessen the fish’s chance of survival too, so care should be taken to quickly return fish to the water by gently lowering it in.

It also says fish are much hungrier during a spring tide and just before a storm is about to break, and that ‘peak fishing’ doesn’t necessarily coincide with the dawn, dusk, high or low tides. Confusing enough for locals, let alone visitors to our shores? ¢

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Staying in touch at sea Communications on the water are an essential safety factor. For those fishers with a small boat, even perhaps those who are keen on the recent passion for kayak fishing, a VHF radio might be a little out of reach. However, boaties can stay in touch on the waves with a Coastguard app. Available from the App Store and Google Play, it gives boaties the ability to log a trip report from their smartphone from anywhere in the country.

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It’s getting warmer, and for recreational boaties, that means it’s time to dip the outboard in the brine and head out for some fishing action. For seasonal captains and their crew, there are a few top items to check off before heading for the ramp this summer, as compiled from our collective maritime safety authorities. First up is the call to have your engine double-checked. There are plenty of very competent and seasoned home mechanics out there who know all the parts that make an outboard tick. Still, two pairs of eyes are better than one when it comes to the single, sometimes temperamental device that’s keeping you from being adrift at sea. The pros also say, ‘if there’s any doubt, replace that impeller’. The tiny rubber piece, which helps cool the engine is prone to perishing. It is one key component that should be replaced to be safe rather than sorry, like the timing belt on a motor car. Safety is also paramount. After a year in storage, it’s a good idea to take a close look at things like anchors, ropes, chains and stays. Take the opportunity to ditch those old, worn-out life jackets and get into the new, lightweight variety, which inflates in an emergency. It’s also important to know you can raise the

coastguard if you need them. Ensure that a working emergency beacon is on board, with a marine radio too if at all possible. The final suggestion comes from boaties who have been caught-out right at the ramp. This season it’s easy to fixate on fixing up your vessel and forget the trailer that delivers it to the water. Police tend to be out in force to catch those who fail to update their trailer’s warrant of fitness this time of year, rightfully removing rusty or disintegrating trailers from the highways. A bit of TLC with some rustproofing agents is a great idea to aid in longevity, and a quick check by your local mechanic will have the paperwork all sorted. ¢

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Dining & ENTERTAINMENT Kiwi Christmas cheesecake u by Andy Bryenton

Translating the hearty, hot and sometimes heavy Yuletide fare of the northern hemisphere to our summery festive season has never been easy. Some opt to ignore the temperature and serve up a feast fit for a medieval king at midwinter. Others opt for the full barbecue and miss out on turkey and plum pudding. However, there’s a middle way, as exemplified by this recipe. There are three parts to this dish — the base, the filling and the topping. To complete all three you’ll need; two tubs of premixed cheesecake filling, a dash of vanilla essence, one packet of shortbread biscuits, 100gm of butter, eight single shots of dark or spiced rum, two dessert spoons of grated preserved ginger, cinnamon to taste, a generous handful of pitted or glace cherries, a small bottle of cream (or canned whipped cream) and a medium-sized metal pan. Line the pan with baking paper and chill. Take the shortbreads, bag them,

and strike with a rolling pin until they are crumbled. Melt the butter, add four shots of rum, a sparing sprinkle of cinnamon and a dash of vanilla. Pour the butter mixture over the shortbread crumbs in the pan to form a base as thick as your index finger. Allow this to chill and set while making the filling. That is easily accomplished by mixing the preserved ginger, a little more cinnamon and the four further shots of rum into the cheesecake filling. Those with a sweet tooth may want to blend a little extra icing sugar into the mix, though rum can be quite sweet,

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This holiday season the Mangawhai Museum, with the support of Stylish Homes, is extending its annual tradition of a festive fun day into a boutique market. On Saturday, November 30, between 10 and 3, Santa will be on-site amid all the trimmings of a crafty and creative Christmas. Museum manager Emma Gray says that last year’s success has prompted an expansion in the direction of gift ideas and ‘made in Mangawhai’ festive fare. Gaylene Lawrence, coordinator of this special event agrees, noting that in previous years items like homemade preserves were wrapped up quickly by eager crowds. “There will be a variety of Handmade in Mangawhai preserves for sale and because we sold out so quickly last year, a lot more stock has been made this year, plus a greater range of products so be early and don’t miss out.” Alongside the stallholders, the museum shop filled with festive items, and the chance to grab a picture with Saint Nick on his sleigh, there’s also the nearby Stylish Homes show home, all decked out in Christmas cheer. Everyone who pays a visit to the Stylish Homes show home will go into the draw for a special prize at the end of the day. A fine selection of handmade gifts, crafted by busy locals all year, is now

This week a new theatre endeavour takes the stage in Mangawhai; not just a new show, but a new cast, a new crew, and a whole new company of thespians, musicians, writers and backstage helping hands. It’s the ‘birthday’ of the Mangawhai Players, and reports from their rehearsals indicate it will be a real coming of age. Director Susan Dugdale is impressed with the way the brand new theatre group have come together to encompass a challenging first performance. Especially as the play they have chosen, Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood, is one of her personal favourites. “Under Milk Wood is an unforgettable journey of lyrical genius. The profound meets the profane, and the result is sad and sensual, bawdy and beautiful. For lovers of language, this is unmissable.” Added to this is the pleasure of seeing a new theatre company come to life.

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Situated in a beautiful country environment with panoramic north-facing views and all important privacy, is this gorgeous Kauri villa, with swimming pool, containing 30 hectares that has been priced to sell. This 100 year old villa offers four spacious bedrooms with beautiful character, featuring typical high ceilings, Kauri timber floors and a wide central hallway. Downstairs, for added accommodation, is a one bedroom unit with separate lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Located only 3.5km from the Dargaville township, this property offers great rolling grazing land, the water reticulation sourced via dams and a spring which is gravity fed to troughs. With a solid set of cattle yards, loading ramp, two sheds and a workshop the infrastructure is all in place. Enjoy now with an eye to the future, this stunning property on the edge of town has opportunities loaded with options for you to take charge of.

Asking Price $950,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Todd Skudder 027 439 1235 todd.skudder@bayleys.co.nz Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

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Tangiteroria 3816A State Highway 14

Secluded lifestyle

Beautifully positioned 30 minutes from Whangarei and 15 minutes from Dargaville this secluded 6.3ha (more or less), lifestyle property is home to some of the most stunning gardens you will find. This three bedroom brick and cedar home has been well preserved and provides easy care living, the master bedroom is complemented with a semiensuite and a double garage provides internal access to the home. With the kitchen and dining area leading to a separate lounge overlooking the manicured grounds, ranchsliders from the lounge provide a wonderful indooroutdoor flow to the property. Complementing the property are five paddocks suitable for a range of lifestyle, grazing or additional landscaping. Secluded, private, neighbors here are few and seclusion is guaranteed, the quality grazing land is well fertilized, fenced and has excellent water. Living from the land here is easy.

Price by Negotiation Phone for viewing times Todd Skudder 027 439 1235 todd.skudder@bayleys.co.nz

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Paparoa 164 Arcadia Road

Your country dream come true

This rural residence on 11.08 hectares of land is in two titles and epitomises country living at its best. The superbly positioned 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brick and tile home boasts four generous bedrooms, plus office and is set in established gardens. The spacious living encompasses a practical kitchen and family area with excellent outdoor flow to a sheltered patio for dining and entertaining. The bathroom and laundry area complete with two showers, bath, two separate toilets and plentiful storage. Internally, the home has been freshly painted and re-carpeted throughout. Garaging for three cars is provided. Perfectly positioned with rural views. Farm infrastructure includes a substantial, newly painted threestand raised board woolshed with shearing plant, hydraulic wool press, solid covered yards and loading ramp. If you are wanting more land, there is an adjoining 14.7 hectares.

Asking Price $865,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Catherine Stewart 027 356 5031 catherine.stewart@bayleys.co.nz

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Flying high for rally weekend

Summer spirit

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Pilots from as far afield as Auckland’s Ardmore Airport came gliding in to visit the Otamatea Aero Club’s runway and hangars at Ruawai Airfield last weekend, as the club hosted the Flying New Zealand Northern Regional competitions.

p Aircraft big and small lined up on the side of the runway at the Otamatea Aero Club during their rally weekend p With the official start to summer just around the corner, warmer weather is seeing Kaipara residents enjoying many events around the district. Capturing the summer spirit down at Otamatea Marae bonfire night during the weekend was this young budding Jedi knight complete with a lightsabre to keep winter’s dark force at bay.

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Club president Tuhi Manukau says that there were a small fleet of light aircraft involved in the two-day event, which began Friday. It continued with competitions such as navigation and ‘bombing runs’, in which pilots pitch a ‘sandbag’ to strike a painted circle on the ground from the air, on Saturday. Tests of flying skill aside, there was a chance to get together, enjoy some camaraderie, and of course,

both a barbecue dinner on Friday and formal meal Saturday. Tuhi says that the club enjoys a long history, with its establishment in 1964 moving the name of an existing aero enthusiast’s club who were headquartered in Maungaturoto. He is one of two flying members left at the airfield between Tokatoka and Ruawai, though the number of visitors on the ground this weekend indicates the quality and good maintenance of the airstrip and its facilities. ¢

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Pahi 646 Pahi Road

Luxury waterfront escape

This gorgeous waterfront property located in the heart of popular Pahi. Featuring privacy and perched on 1135sqm section this home is built for the sun and maintained to the highest of standards with elevated 180 degree water-front views. The easy-care section was designed to minimise upkeep and maximise leisure time, with private outdoor entertaining areas providing the perfect spot to unwind with family and friends. The impressive interior has been beautifully put together. Open-plan kitchen and living areas flow easily outside, while the modern decor creates a warm and inviting ambience. Three double bedrooms are complemented by a large main bathroom and the master boasting a beautiful large ensuite with under floor heating along with the walk-in wardrobe, an abundance of storage throughout. There is a large rumpus room that features a bar and small bathroom

Auction (unless sold prior) 3pm, Tue 10 Dec 2019 84 Walton St, Whangarei View 2.30-3.30pm Sat 30 Nov, 3-4pm Sun 1 Dec, 1-2pm Sat 7 Dec & 10.30-11.30am Sun 8 Dec or by appointment Lisa Pocklington 021 121 8419 lisa.pocklington@bayleys.co.nz

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Next week’s Whangarei A&P Show is a great opportunity to bring the best of the northern countryside to town for a day, allowing citysiders a chance to get up close and personal with rural life. It’s not all sheep dog trials and showjumping — this year Ford Tools is bringing their range to the show, following up on a busy year on the road. The blue oval brand offers a massive range of tools. Taking this offering out on the highway to visit events such as the recent Big Boys Toys expo and the CRC Speedshow has proven to be a challenge they were glad to accept. That is because there are just so many options in the Ford toolbox. From mancave accessories like bar stools and race-track couture such as weathered and ‘distressed’ Ford team hats, through to a selection of chrome and steel tools to fit any automotive issue, it all has to pack down into a portable showcase. That’s where the very clever design of the Ford Tools trailer comes in. This expanding showroom is a tool shop on wheels, with similar tricks to a mechanics tool chest. Drawers, doors and storage spaces pop open to turn the compact trailer into a walk-through display space. Compete with an awning and shade, mobile counters and of course, tons of merchandise in the blue livery of the famous brand. It sometimes even outshines the Ranger ute, which tows it to events all over the country,

and that’s no easy task. However, the ingenuity behind the Ford Tools mobile hub allows for the brand to get out there and engage with the public in a way that a static, main street retail store can’t. It’s worth the long hours on the road and all the time and effort poured into its development to talk face to face with people who love cars and auto culture. It expands the Ford Tools reputation at the same time. This latest engagement, at the Whangarei A&P Show, is a chance to take the message even further, introducing even more folks to the quality and utility of their products. Stop by and say hello! Currently, the trailer is in the care of local engineers West Coast Steelworx, who are expanding its capabilities to deploy faster and pack in even more merchandise. This is important before the forthcoming A&P as there are ample options for some Christmas gift shopping ready to be piled inside, like presentes into Santa’s sleigh. Dads, husbands, sons, brothers, boyfriends and uncles are easier to shop for when you’re staring down a veritable mountain of themed and branded tools that would make the perfect addition to any mancave or garage. ¢

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p The Dargaville Warrant and Repair Centre have upskilled, adding two new WOF inspectors to the force for faster turnaround

Joining Bob Mitchell in the job of assessing safety for local drivers are young auto mechanics Harlin and Alyshia, who have worked at the centre for the full seven years it has been at its current location. They both agree that the idea to get fully qualified came from public demand. “We’re very thankful to our customers,” says Harlin. “Those who have supported us over the years most of all.

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“So when we noticed that the waiting time to get a warrant was becoming a bit uncomfortable in town, we had to act.” Alyshia agrees. “We want to provide the best service possible, and being qualified allows us to better serve our local drivers.” With anecdotal evidence of some drivers even resorting to going out of town or being left with little choice but to drive with a lapsed WOF, the Warrant and Repair Centre team say they had

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to act. Both Harlin and Alyshia sat a theory test, with both receiving full marks for auto knowledge, and a practical exam in which an authorised assessor watched them check over a test vehicle. Now, with certificates on the wall, they are ready to join their colleague Bob in securing the road-legal status of local utes, vans, cars, motorcycles and trailers of all kinds. With three WOF inspectors ready to go, there should be plenty of spaces for all, though the team suggest calling them soon to beat the Christmas rush. ¢

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Dargaville

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps – Mondays 6.30–9.00pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years. For more info contact Gordon on 021 262 0547. Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert — 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. Alcoholics Anonymous — Tuesday Traditions Group meets 7pm at the Lighthouse Church building on the corner of Parore and Normanby Streets. Phone 09 439 5248 or ladies call 020 4082 1373. Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — meets third Tuesday of the month 10–11.30am at St John Ambulance Hall Dargaville. Phone Maxine (Kaipara Community Adviser) 022 916 068. Arapohue Tennis Club — Social tennis on Monday nights 6.15pm till dark, phone Raewyn 09 439 2512 or Sue 09 439 2154. Art classes — 7–9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting, and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255. Blokart Sailing — Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Business by the Numbers – Free course. Two-day workshop April 9 & 23. Register at dwn.co.nz/events. Limited places. Community Lunch — Every Thursday noon–1.30 pm at Riverside Christian Centre, 1 Beach Road. Free lunch available to all. Transport available in town. Ph 09 439 8887. Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Peter phone 09 439 1628 for further information. Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau — 37 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville open weekdays 10am to 1pm. Ph 09 439 6100 email dargaville@cab.org.nz. Dargaville Cancer Support Group Kaipara Community Health Centre every 2nd Wednesday 9.30am. All welcome. Contact Ken 09 439 4452.

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Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm, Contact Rosemary 09 439 0656 for more information. Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 yrs. Thursdays after school 3.30–5pm, held at Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7507. Dargaville Militaria Collectors Club — Lions Club Hall Hokianga Road, opposite old Post Office, at 7.30 pm. For more information, phone secretary Mike, 09 439 8800. Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 6–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Dianne on 09 283 2006. Dargaville Senior Net – Open Day on the third Monday of the month at 1pm. All welcome Contact Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452. Dargaville Women’s Club — Meet third Thursday of every month 10am at Memorial Park Kiosk. New members welcome, phone Marilyn 09 439 6648. Drop-in Centre — Tuesdays 10am–1pm at the Town Hall in foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776. Floral Art Club – meet third Wednesday of the month at the Greenways Centre Tirarau Street, 1pm. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Justices of the Peace Signing Desk — Justices of the Peace will be available on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Dargaville Library from 11am–1pm. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam – Every Thursday 7–9pm at the Town Hall through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Fire spinning classes 7pm Wednesdays at Circus Kumarani. Kaihu Valley Music Club — Every third Sunday, from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827. Kaipara Budgeting Service — Free and Confidential Monday to Friday 9am–1pm, back of the Lighthouse Church, 80 Normanby St. Dargaville. Ph 09 439 8592 Kevin Friedrich Concert — Stage and Screen Sunday, March 31 Lighthouse Function Centre. Tickets

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at Dargaville Museum phone 09 439 7555, Adults $25 Children $10. Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra — Wednesdays 6–7pm New members are welcome — either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634. Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club – open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Ph 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614. Leisure Marching – Dargaville Town Hall, Tuesday 3.45–4.45, anyone interested phone Elizabeth 027 283 1280. Mainly Music – Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Make a Friend Playgroup — 0–5 years, Thursdays 9am–noon. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Danae 09 439 4833. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday each month. Scout hall, Onslow St 1–4pm, enquiries ph Bruce 09 439 5513. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights — Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmatian Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings. Northern Wairoa Lions Club Inc – Business meeting first Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Lions Centre, Hokianga Road. Northern Wairoa Cake Decorators Club — meet every second Tuesday of the month at 7pm, February — November. All welcome, phone Lynn 09 439 0751. NWMRSA Variety Music Club – Meet 2nd Sunday of every month at RSA club rooms, 12-4pm, gold coin donation appreciated. Ph 09 439 8164 after 11.45am for courtesy van pick up. Parkinsons Support Group – End of Year Festive Lunch Jo’s Kitchen. December 5 11.45am Cost $20pp. RVSP Barbara Leslie Free Phone 027 530 6221 by December 2. All welcome. Peggy Purls in our Community – Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street. Squash Club Night – Wednesday nights from 6.30pm at Dargaville Rugby and Sports Club contact Karen Morgan 021 190 5639. Shaolin Kempo & Tai Chi Chuan – M,T,W & Sat Ph Nick (Both) 021 439 673 Stuart (Kempo) 027 536 2904 Joanne (Tai Chi) 021 850 998. Te Kopuru Playcentre — welcomes new members, open Tuesday and Thursdays 9am–12.30pm for newborn to 6 years old. 3 Norton Street next door to primary school. Further information email te.kopuru@ playcentre.org.nz or phone 09 439 0083.

The Dargaville Menz Shed — Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week 10am–3pm. New members welcome. For more info phone Brian 09 439 6175 or Paul 09 974 7685. Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA) on Tirarau Street. Morning tea and lunch served. Variety of crafts. All welcome. $6 per session. Contact Lilian 09 439 77 99 or Cynthia 09 439 5895.

Ruawai

Music in the Garden Fundraiser – March 31 at 2pm at 82 Simpson Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 4392557 for more info.

Maungaturoto

Otamatea Community Services — Free Shopping Trips leaving 9.30am to Whangarei every fourth Wednesday. Phone 09 431 9080 to book.

Kaiwaka

Kaipara Young Farmers — Last Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Three Furlongs Bar and Grill 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka. Contact chairman Kurtis Danks 021 159 8453 kwdanks@gmail.com. Kaiwaka Scottish Country Dance Club – Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall, Wednesdays 10am–noon. Teacher: Elaine 027 432 0032 Secretary: Megan 021 275 3007. Otamatea Community Services – Free Shopping Trips leaving 9.30am to Whangarei every fourth Wednesday. Phone 09 431 9080 to book.

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Bowling Club – Housie/Bingo held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club. Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371. Mangawhai Writers Group – Meet every second week in the old church opposite the new museum on Molesworth Drive. Contact Bevan 027 617 6521.

Markets

Dargaville Riverside Market — Corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays noon–4pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on Facebook. Mangawhai Village Market — Every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917. Dargaville Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243. Paparoa Farmer’s Market — Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa. Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day — 1st Sunday of the month, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Market — 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

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ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions

inc GST

Includes a simple casket, crematorium fees and a death certificate

Funerals Made Simple

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Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

ALL T HE B IG NAM E S , INCLUDING:

Phone: 0508 623 374

Affordable alternatives to meet your needs

www.funeralsmadesimple.co.nz

3 PARORE ST, DARGAVILLE • PH 09 439 8881

CERTIFIED PLUMBER POUTAMA TANGIHANGA

OPENING HOURS: Wed & Thurs – 10am-2pm Fri & Sat – 9am-4pm (Or by appointment) Don Lawson – 021 983 560

Kirstin Lawson – 021 983 565

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“When only the best will do” Locally owned and operated, and with over 18 years experience in the industry Vanessa Parker & Mehgan Wright are ready to support you with all your Property Investment needs.

Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends. Residential & Commercial

Phone: 09 422 2587 Septic Cleaning Services are the Email:MacJimray admin@kaiparanorthpropertymanagement.nz septic tank cleaning specialists in your district. www.kaiparanorthpropertymanagement.nz Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

Office: 09 439 8048 Fax: 09 437 5796 Email: office@morrisandmorris.co.nz 15 Gladstone Street, Dargaville, 0310, PO Box 8043, Kensington 0145, Whangarei

027 432 0588 Operator AARON GUEST 09 439 1843 tkdiggers@gmail.com

kauricoastpizzeria

FOR HIRE 021 125 1576

30 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

Norman Kitchen Design Kitchens make the home 30 Normanby Street, Dargaville Phone Aaron 027 539 4884 Email: normankitchendesign@xtra.co.nz

For new kitchens, cabinets, repairs and hardware Norman Kitchen Design

morrisandmorris.co.nz

TK DIGGERS

kauri.coast.pizzeria

09 431 8440

021 056 7665 60

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Don’t let your septic tank become costly - service it now!

CALL TRAVIS!

“NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL”

ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP OR DELIVERY PH 09 439 0209 | 109 Victoria St, Dargaville

Q Card Finance Approved. 6–18 month terms. 6 Mths interest free.

• EXCAVATIONS • TRENCHING • DRAINS & WATER TABLES • POST BORING • SITE CLEARANCE • TIP TRUCK FOR LOAD REMOVALS • ROCK BUCKET & “THUMB” EXPERIENCED OPERATOR

P: 027 494 2919 Workshop: 09 439 6577

139 Bank Street, Whangarei | P: 09 438 8224 or 0800 428 364 whangareioffice@havenfalls.co.nz | www.havenfalls.co.nz

Kaipara Flooring Co.

Top Quality Installation Service For a free measure & quote ph Christine (09) 946 9886 or 021 515 415 www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz email: kaiparaflooring@gmail.com

J Kelliher

HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS

PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON 027 437 6521

Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage

12 tonner tilt bucket, good rates, own transporter Great service Northland wide

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We Do it Right... Professional Workmanship 4 Totara Street, Dargaville

P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

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November 26 - 2019

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CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 3 December 2019 edition is Monday 2 December 2019

For Sale

Septic Tank Services

Wanted

BABY WALKER $25, portacot $40, new portacot mattress $60, chest of drawers $180, child’s life jacket $25, child’s wetsuit $25, TV cabinet $10. Phone 021 744 867.

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

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

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

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk. $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458 CHRISTMAS CAKES 4” and 6”, Anglican Christmas Fair. Saturday November 30th, Dargaville Town Hall, 9am start. END OF lay hens, good layers $5.00 each. Phone 09 439 2357. FANNONS. A new range of plain coloured bamboo long sleeved shirts. Great for weddings or casual. Weekdays 7.30-4.00. Saturday 8.30–12.30. Fannons, 52 Victoria Street, Dargaville. 09 439 8946. GARDEN PRODUCE, plants, baking, jams & pickles, white elephant, morning tea, craft workshop, knitting, sausage sizzle and more. Dargaville Town Hall, Saturday November 30th 9am. MACROCARPA SLABS, length 4150 mm width 600800mm, $400. Phone 09 439 7170. SOMETHING FOR everyone at the Anglican Christmas Fair, Dargaville Town Hall, Saturday November 30th at 9am. SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara – car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573. TOP SOIL, top quality $75 per m3. Dargaville delivery, small truck holds up to 5m3 $40, large truck holds up to 10m3 $60, Out of town orders taken, no trailer sales. Phone LBM Services 021 132 4107.

Trades & Services DECKS, FENCES, all small building jobs undertaken, Baylys Beach based. Phone Ross for a free quote, NorWest Building & Maintenance, 027 412 0840. PAINTER/TRADESPERSON for all your small painting needs. Phone 09 439 5557.

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

Work Wanted SKILLED HANDYMAN. Ready to engage in your residential maintenance or repair work. Cover most internal/external fixes or upgrades. Please call 021 143 1494.

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

WANTED BACH/HOUSE at Glinks Gully to buy. Cash buyer, no agents please. Phone 027 249 8327 or 09 435 3070.

Property Maintenance 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs - Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 - Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd. 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. GLEN’S GLASS & Joinery Services, Phone 021 0234 7086, glensglass2018@gmail.com OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $465.75 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small. We do them ALL

Phone

09 439 6068 • Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

Personal SINGLE? MEET other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself, all ages. Dine out ‘Dinner for six’. Phone 021 639 552.

Grazing GOOD GRAZING available on 32ha for dairy weaners or yearlings on Pukehuia Road near Dargaville. Phone 09 974 7571. GRAZING LAND with or without house. Dargaville surrounds. Any size considered. Phone 09 439 5080.

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

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022 WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

DARGAVILLE SALE Thursday 28th November A/C Clients CJ Anderson Ltd (Annual Draft) 50 x TQ 15mth Black W/F & Ang/Frsnx Strs 70 x TQ 15mth Black W/F & Ang/Frsnx Hfrs JJ Elwin (Annual Draft) 50 x TQ 1yr W/F & Angx Strs G & T Nilsson 25 x 1yr Angx Strs 11 x 1yr Speckle Park x Strs Clients 25 x Cow Reared Frsn Bulls 25 x W/F Wnr Bulls (140kgs+) Contact Haydn Evans 021 985 863 Michael Younger 027 439 4023 Andrew Simpson 027 449 1228 Craig Couling 027 268 28

Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz, Email:dargavilleselfstorage@gmail.com.

Security

Garage Sale KULJISH TRADERS secondhand shop, 20c Edward Street, open 9.30–3.30 Thursdays & Sundays, furniture, homeware, collectables & more.

Livestock

Avoid Drink Driving be THe SOBER D For A NIGHT

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

Nurseries & Plants PROTEAS, GREVILLEAS, Leucadendrons ready now from $10 to $15, Lomandra grasses clear out 50c. Shrubs, trees, flowering plants all ready now. Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Phone 09 439 5556.

SAFETY FIRST ON THE FARM

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER November 26 - 2019

CLASSIFIEDS Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert change of venue — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS if you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop maybe we can help. Regular weekly meetings in Dargaville. Phone 09 439 5248 or 0800 228 6757. BRING THE children along to the craft ‘make and take’ stall at the Anglican Christmas Fair, 9am Saturday 30th November Dargaville Town Hall, NZ IMMIGRATION forms, Passport Applications, Mobility Parking Permits, all available at Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau, Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm, 37 Hokianga Road, or phone 09 439 6100 dargaville@ cab.org.nz LOVE REMEMBERS my holy Sabbath, Romans 3:31, Matthew 5:17-19. 1 John: 2: 3-5

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 3 December 2019 edition is Monday 2 December 2019 Public Notices

Public Notices Notice of

Dargaville Racing Club inc.

AGM

Kaipara Abuse Prevention Inc

Monday 2nd December 2019

Whanau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria St, Dargaville.

DARGAVILLE INTERMEDIATE

Monday 9th December 2019, 12:30pm.

We are currently enrolling students for 2020. Students who live outside the Dargaville Primary/ Selwyn Park School zones who are intending to enrol at Dargaville Intermediate School may collect an enrolment pack from the Intermediate school office. An Information Evening for prospective students and their parents will be held on Tuesday 3rd December 2019 at 5.30pm in the school hall. There will also be uniform available for purchase.

7.30pm at the Dargaville Racing Club

NORTHERN WAIROA GOLF CLUB AGM Sunday 15th December 2019 9.30am Clubrooms Enquiries to Secretary 09 439 5353 All Welcome

A Time to Remember

Facilitator: Josie Scott This is a time to reflect and remember loved ones.

Saturday 30th Nov 2019|9am start Dargaville Town Hall Enjoy the magic of Christmas Christmas Cakes • Garden Produce Plants • Baking • Preserves Raffles • Sausage Sizzle • CRAFTS White Elephant • Morning Teas & more

NEW ENROLMENTS FOR 2020

Temporary Road Closure Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be temporarily closed on the days and at the times detailed below for the purpose of carrying out structural repairs to the wingwall of the bridge located on Tangowahine Valley Road, Bridge ID 267_6024 on the following days: Closed from 6:00am on Monday 2 December 2019 and reopening Friday 6 December 2019 at 17:00pm.

Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from the Customers Services Team, Kaipara District Council.

AGM

Thursday, 5th December 2019 at 3:00pm. DCDB offices, Fosters Arcade, Rear shop, 42 Victoria St Dargaville Enquiries: 027 525 8222

ALL WELCOME

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

All of Parenga St, Totara St, Kapia St All of Hokianga Rd, south of Victoria St Edward Street from Victoria Street to north side of the Central Hotel carpark Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from the Customers Services Team, Kaipara District Council.

From 11 November 2019 - to 31 May 2020, contractors employed by the Northland Regional Council will be carrying out both ground based hose & gun and Aerial spraying of Manchurian Wild Rice using Agpro 100 Haloxyfop and Agpro Crop oil on infestations in the Kaipara District and western Whangarei District. Any enquiries should be directed to Northland Regional Council on 0800 002 004.

www.nrc.govt.nz

Oi! DON’T TXT & DRIVE

“Reunited with her beloved John”

All communications to PO Box 349 Dargaville 0310.

Passed away suddenly on 18th November 2019, aged 81 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Margaret. Cherished father and father-in-law of Adrienne and David Wordsworth; Bryce and Raewyn, and Julianne. Much loved grandad and great-grandad to Janelle, Kyle, Isla, Micah and Isabella; Fleur, Craig, Layton and Kurt; Michael and Emma; Aaron; Joel and Michaela. “Well done good and faithful servant” Now at peace with his Lord and Saviour. A service was held at the Dargaville Baptist Community Church, on Saturday 23rd November 2019, followed by interment at Mt. Wesley Cemetery.

All communications to PO Box 349 Dargaville 0310.

Situations Vacant PART TIME farm work. Fencing, stock movement. Immediate start. Phone 09 439 5080.

Agridustrial is looking for a certified COF Inspector or someone who meets the requirements to become one. Located between Mangawhai and Kaiwaka If you would like to know more please contact Tina 09 431 a or 021 203 3169, or email your CV to agridustrial@gmail.com

Saturday 7th December, 10am till 2pm Victoria Street from Totara Street to the west side of the Central Hotel carpark

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SPRAY

Anne’s Service will be held at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hokianga Road, Dargaville on Friday 6th December 2019, at 11 am.

COF INSPECTOR WANTED

Temporary Road Closure Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following roads will be temporarily closed on the day and at the times below for the purpose of holding the 2019 Dargaville Christmas Parade.

Died on 13th November 2019, peacefully, with family by her side. Much loved wife of the late John. Dearly loved mum of “her two little boys”, Nicholas and Anthony. Granny to Thora, Jukka, Breeze, Willow, and Piper.

Robertson, Noel Wilbur James

The road will reopen for traffic briefly for overnight traffic between Monday 2 December 2019 at 18:00pm – Tuesday 3 December 2019 at 06:00am during the above closure period.

Refreshments to follow

Death Notices

Anne Elizabeth Broodkoorn

AGM

ANGLICAN CHRISTMAS FAIR Our annual remembrance gathering will be held on: Wednesday 27th November 2019 at the Dargaville Boating Club 5:15pm.

Public notice

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) Wood Street Ltd of Auckland, has made application to the District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 12a Wood St, Mangawhai known as Wood St Pizzeria. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 10am to 1am. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. 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 notice was published on 19th Nov 2019.

RUAWAI COLLEGE BUSES Ruawai College is pleased to confirm that the Dargaville to Ruawai College return bus will be continuing throughout 2020. The bus will travel direct to Ruawai from Dargaville but next year we have included a stop at the old Mititai shop on the corner of Mititai Road and State Highway 12 if needed. This service is heavily subsidised by the Ruawai College Board of Trustees for Ruawai College students who purchase a term pass. This service is optional so all fares including term passes must be paid in full and in advance. No fare can be put on account unless it is done in advance, so the full fare is paid prior to the service being required. No student can board the bus unless a ticket or pass has been purchased. Casual fares and Concession tickets are available for all students including Ruawai Primary students at a set fee. Again, these tickets must be purchased prior to boarding the bus. TICKET COSTS TERM PASS 1 Ruawai College student per term 2 Ruawai College students from same family students per term 3 or more Ruawai College students from same family per term $150 per student $280 for both $400 for all students CASUAL FARE $5 per student per trip CONCESSION TICKET $30 per student for 10 trips The bus leaves Dargaville at 8am from Victoria Street, Dargaville adjacent to the Warehouse car park and returns the children to the same place at approximately 3.30pm. Any Arapohue students will be collected from Mititi shop area at approximately 8.10am and dropped off at the Mititi shop area at approximately 3.20pm. Any queries regarding this service, please contact the office. 4375 STATE HIGHWAY 12 | PO BOX 7, RUAWAI 0549 PH: 09 4392216

Bells Produce Ltd Assistant Horticulture Manager Bells Produce Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Manager for 212ha horticulture property in Kaitaia growing kumara, mandarins, pumpkins, sweetcorn, melons, greens. Require experience in horticultural growing, systems and management – hands on hard work to strong leadership skills. Managing short and long term performance, productivity and profitability. Working alongside and managing teams of staff undertaking a full range of farm duties of cultivation, harvesting, maintenance, spraying, grading and packing. Experience in Safety and Compliance Programmes good leadership and time management skills. Email CV to amanda@bellsproduce.co.nz or ring office 4092026 by 28 November 2019

Thank you

THANK YOU FROM

SHEENA McKENZIE I would like to sincerely and gratefully thank all the people who voted for me in the recent Northpower Electricity Power Trust Election. The support and faith you have put in me to preserve and care for our assets is much appreciated. In return for this, I will do my absolute best for electricity consumers. I am excited to be given the continuing opportunity to be one of your Kaipara representatives. Congratulations to all other Trustees and I am looking forward to working with them and being part of a strong Trust with a common goal.

November 26 - 2019

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

15 Tirirau Street, Dargaville

17 Tirirau Street, Dargaville

Lot 1 Westlake Road, Ruawai

AUCTION (unless sold prior) 12th December 1pm

PARK THE BOAT, CLOSE TO THE RUAWAI WHARF!

OPEN HOME — Saturday 30th November 1.30 pm–2pm

OPEN HOME — Saturday 30th November 1pm–1.30pm

4 bedroom home. Great location. Close to schools. Large section 1.148sqm. Centre of town. Bungalow style home. Fenced backyard. Excellent garaging and rumpus room. Weatherboard with iron roof. 1920s build.

Great location, close to schools and town centre. Indoor/outdoor flow, large deck. Double carport & single garage. 1920s character bungalowstyle home. Weatherboard with iron roof. 999-year lease section. Shared driveway. 3 bedroom home plus sun room. Rented $380 per week (plus $10 water).

This section with two cabins on it lends itself to spending more time fishing. Socialise with the locals — lots of friendships to be made here. 2 x 10 sqm cabins: 1 shed is lined and pre-wired for power. A freestanding compost toilet close by. Small water tank, and power and town water supply at front boundary. Time to live simply. Ideal for future plans or development.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

39 McKay Crescent, Dargaville

$285,000

OPEN HOME — Saturday 30th November 11–12pm Close to schools and town this 3 bedroom home has a separate bathroom and toilet. A 1970s brick and tile insulated top and bottom. This spacious backyard is fully fenced with ‘potential plus’. Some minor interior decoration is required to enhance this open plan living. Make the most of the patio/BBQ area. A first home buyer or investor’s dream. To arrange a viewing call Glen 021 209 7194.

Glen Pollington 021 209 7194

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

194b Victoria Street, Dargaville

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

It’s that time of year again. We will be dropping presents off to kids in need at the Ronald McDonald House towards the end of December so please come down to the office and donate a present.

$295,000

Immaculate 2 bedroom unit in excellent condition. Freshly painted with a warm, secure feeling. New kitchen, lino and new carpet. Large metro fire and surround. The main bedroom opens out onto the patio/garden area. Separate laundry. A lean-to off the lounge provides room to park a car, plus a separate single car garage with auto door and plenty of storage space. Walking distance to shops and church — a must to consider.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493

$129,000

rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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