Call for Santa’s helpers
u by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville’s Christmas parade will return on December 7, and the ‘elves’ working behind the scenes to welcome the big man in the sleigh are calling on locals to get involved.
Several big floats and numerous walking groups, classic vehicles and even vintage tractors are confirmed for the event, which will take place in Victoria Street from noon on Saturday, December 7.
However, organisers have issued a challenge to every business, church, school, club, team, society and social group to join the parade.
From a convertible or classic filled with festively-dressed mates to a bicycle wrapped in tinsel, as part of the bike and scooter section, every
participant makes it more fun for the youngsters.
“There’s so much creative talent in Dargaville, and so many groups who should consider getting involved, just for the community and for the kids,” says Ash Nayyar, civic councillor and member of the float-building champion team from Dargaville’s Menz shed.
“This is a great way to promote your club or business, and it’s good fun. I’d encourage everyone to get involved.”
Councillor Nayyar was one of the seven dwarves in 2022, when the Menz
Shed’s float narrowly beat that Alice in Wonderland effort put together by this publication. It’s all in good fun, and for a good cause, though competitive float builders will have their eyes on this year’s generous $750 first prize.
It’s easy to enter, either to compete or just for fun, and to make the parade fantastic for local children to watch. Pick up an entry form from the SEED, next door to Fosters Home Decor, from Jean Johnson at Century 21, or from Gordon Walker’s antique store or the Post Shop. ¢
p Reigning champion float builders from the Menz Shed challenge others to make the effort and join Dargaville’s Christmas parade
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Kauri Museum’s million-year story
u by Andy Bryenton
Kauri Museum director Dr Jason Smith outlined major plans for an expansion of the historic destination in Matakohe earlier this year, and now he’s on the path to make them happen.
The Kauri Museum is 62 years old, and is established as the biggest attraction of its kind north of Auckland. However, Dr Smith has further improvements in mind, aiming toward a goal of 100,000 visitors each year.
“The Kauri Museum occupies a unique space in New Zealand. It’s not just for Matakohe or Kaipara, it’s for all of New Zealand,” says Dr Smith.
“We are trying to turn the museum from a focus on how the pioneers experienced everything, to the perspective of how the kauri experienced it. This story spans millions of years.”
A new entryway outlines the origins of the vast kauri forests, which used to blanket the North Island. The museum’s slogan, that it stands ‘deep in the heart of an ancient forest that has gone’ is borne out by maps, which show the extent of kauri just 150 years ago, spanning from Cape Reinga to Coromandel.
Next, a planned $4 million exit experience will match this. Dr Smith says that the aim is to have visitors leave feeling invigorated and hopeful.
“The final room will look at this landscape, 500 years from now,” he says. “The story will span from the past to the future.”
This new focus comes out of extensive visitor feedback gathered across many years, and will be implemented to bracket the award-winning existing collection with
the deep past and possible regenerative future of the kauri. In the meantime, as funding is sought, the Kauri Museum looks forward to a busy summer season, with thousands more visitors expected. ¢
Four councils share a vision
u by Andy Bryenton
A high-powered gathering of civic leaders and elected members from all of Northland’s councils and authorities met in Matakohe last week for a triannual summit on regional progress.
The Northland Forward Together meeting brought together the leadership of the Kaipara District Council, Northland Regional Council, Whangārei District Council and Far North District Council, at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe.
“It’s fantastic to be able to host the mayors and elected members of our neighbouring councils at such a great location,” said Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson, who welcomed delegates for a full afternoon of discussion on the future of Northland and its economic and social prosperity.
Previous successes, which have come out of the programme, include collaborative campaigns to encourage voting in local body elections, the LIDAR (laser radar) scanning of the entirety of Northland, the establishment of a joint regional economic development committee, and collaboration on recreation and sports. The programme has proven robust, and has continued through several changes of administration and leadership at all the councils involved since 2015.
Priority topics at last week’s meeting included discussion on sea levels and flood planning, an update on the work undertaken by Northland Inc, and the future of the coalition government’s Local Waters Done Well initiative, the replacement for Three Waters. In between discussions and presentations, the group took the time to view the Kauri Museum, the venue for the meeting, and hear about museum director Dr Jason Smith’s vision for a major expansion to this award-winning facility. ¢
p Mayors, chairs and civic leaders from across the north gathered at the Kauri Museum to talk collaboratively last week
p The Kauri Museum’s Dr Jason Smith is passionate about presenting the entire, epochal story of the kauri, and has positive future plans
Sounds of the world A canvas for community
u by Amy Fifita
People are invited to enjoy tunes from across the globe at the World Fusion Music event next month.
The event will be held at the Absurdistan Community Hall, 317a Parekura Road, Kaiwaka, on Sunday, December 15, at 3.30 pm.
“We invited musicians to play in our beautiful hall and surroundings overlooking the Kaipara Harbour, 10 or more years ago. Since then, we have been lucky enough to host world-class musicians,” said organiser Yatra Southward.
“Our small, friendly community invites people locally to join us in our relaxing space and celebrate some great music.”
All performers, Basant and Sargam Madhur, Hanna Wiskari and Jon Sanders have played at the venue before.
Fresh from a European tour, bassouki world music artist Jon Sanders, brings his eclectic sound to Kaiwaka again. He plays the bass mandola, guitar and ukelele, adding a percussive stomp or emotive vocals to bring depth to his performance.
Hanna Wiskari is a Swedish saxophonist with deep roots in Scandinavian traditional music. She teaches her art and has also been an artistic mentor for Ethno, leading
her to become a co-founder of Ethno New Zealand.
Father and daughter team, Basant and Sargam Madhur, will play Raaga music from North India. The Madhur family run the Sargam School of Music in Auckland.
The entry fee is $25 cash at the door or contact 021 237 7678 for an early bird $20 ticket. Bring $5 for cake and tea or coffee. ¢
Northpower will be conducting an aerial survey of our lines in Te Kopuru between December 2024 and April 2025.
We are running the survey on a portion of our network over the next few months, using helicopters, drones and ground-based inspectors, which will help us efficiently capture all our network assets Surveying our lines helps us keep accurate records of our network and identify any risks, defects or hazards.
Privacy will not be impacted by our survey work. We are only taking photos of our poles, conductors and assets.
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u by Amy Fifita
The Northland Field Days is seeking groups, pairs and individuals to showcase their creativity with its Fosters Home Decor Silage Art Painting Competition.
“The last event was great, Micaela van den Berg and Renae Hutchins painted a silage mural for us. I loved working with them and seeing the art at the Northland Field Days,” said event coordinator Luciana Schwarz.
“With both discussions with artists, committee members and the Dargaville Arts Association, I received feedback expressing that it would be nice to have a competition so we are changing things.”
The competition is open to individuals, pairs or groups (of three to seven people) and the theme is climate change and agriculture in Kaipara. People can register online at northlandfielddays.co.nz.
Luciana is hoping the competition will draw people and groups from the community together to showcase their artistic flare and contribute to the annual event. Fosters is sponsoring the paint for the murals with artists allowed to choose eight colours for their artwork.
“This competition is for the community and we want as many people involved as possible. We want to see schools,
marae, rest homes and not-for-profit organisations join in to showcase their artistic talents.
“I am looking forward to seeing the murals throughout the event and people can walk around and vote for their favourite. We have a good prize pool from various sponsors.”
The field days team is grateful for the competition sponsors: Fosters Home Décor, Gordon Harris, Creative Communities NZ and On Farm Support Team (Ministry of Primary Industries service). ¢
p Yatra says she has a love for music and is happy to organise musical events
p Micaela van den Berg put her colourful design at the entrance of the Northland Field Days to welcome people earlier this year
u by Andy Bryenton
Heavy metal champions Generosity boosts firefighters
Marsden Metals has won the prestigious WRMK Employer of the Year award, for the best workplace in Northland.
As part of the Northland Business Excellence Awards, the environmentally active metal recyclers beat out tough competition for top honours early this November.
“It’s so nice to receive recognition through this award; we would not be anything without our team,” says Marsden Metals’ spokesperson Leanne Campbell.
Leanne acknowledges the specific challenges of working in metal recycling, and how it differs from other professions in terms of the physicality of the job.
“The last few years have been a difficult financial time for many in Northland, and we know that the cost of living crisis has impacted all of our team. So, we try to think of innovative ways to support our team, both at work and in the rest of their lives,” says Leanne.
“If we can save them the cost of fuel to and from work and the cost of medical treatment, then that frees up their income to be spent in other ways.”
‘This is a company that impressed the judges for their authenticity and commitment to the wellbeing of their
staff,’ said the business excellence awards judging panel in their summary.
‘They offered practical solutions to real-life problems, invested in their people and punched above their weight in offering a workplace, which catered to the varying needs and abilities of their team. They demonstrate that you can run a highly successful business while putting people and the environment at the forefront.’
Marsden Metals remains a family business, with the first generation of founders still clocking in to work each day in their 70s, and a third generation gaining qualifications to carry on the legacy into the future. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The idea to raise $500 for Dargaville’s volunteer firefighters came from the goodwill of Dargaville Primary School’s room 10, and they worked hard to make it happen.
The initiative came about from an in-class discussion, and led to a vote on which worthy cause the youngsters would like to support.
“They ended up choosing the fire brigade, because they help our community so much as the first responders to all kinds of emergencies,” says educator Natasha Smith. “The kids also recognised that our local firefighters are all volunteers.”
To raise a hefty donation, the room 10 students hosted a market day, crafting photo frames, pencil cases, art rocks, tie-dyed shirts, cupcakes and other sweet treats. Whānau, friends and fellow students at DPS were their customers.
“The class had decided that they wanted the sales and profits from the market day to do something positive for the community,” says Natasha.
This led to a visit from firefighters last Tuesday, when a group of volunteers drove one of Dargaville’s fire engines to
the school. There, they were presented with a super-sized cheque, made by room 10 arts and crafts stars Cameron and Manaia. The presentation speech was prepared and delivered by Max and Shontay, while a waiata was organised by Kaylee, and a haka for the firefighters was led by Max, Manny and Afiaio.
The $500 donation was gratefully received by the Dargaville volunteer firefighters, who said they would use the funds to buy new emergency response equipment for their fleet. This means that the hard work and creativity of room 10 will go on to help rescue people in need, and may even save lives. ¢
p The Marsden Metals Dargaville team is proud to be part of Northland’s best working environment
p Dargaville Primary School’s room 10 students with a grateful group of firefighters
New home for an ancient game
u by Andy Bryenton
The game of backgammon has enjoyed an explosion of international popularity in recent years, and now it’s coming to Baylys Beach, with an inaugural tournament hosted just for fun.
The tournament is for bragging rights, good fun and making new friends, says event organiser Graeme Ramsey, and that means it’s far less formal than the big, high-stakes competitions, which play out in places like New York and Las Vegas each year.
On December 2, everyone is invited to come and enjoy a social game at the Bill Hyland Community Centre, with boards setting up at 7pm. There’s no charge, just a gold coin koha for use of the hall.
“I’m a keen backgammon player from way back,” says Graeme. “There’s a reason why games like this, and like bridge and mahjong, have such longlasting popularity. It’s because they’re so good! Backgammon is one of the oldest games we know of, and it’s a great combination of skill and luck.”
Backgammon traces its roots back to the Byzantine Empire, when the first game with similar rules was part of courtly life. It’s one of those board games, like go or
chess, which has easy rules but a deep and engaging strategy.
Graeme says that if the tournament proves to be good fun, regular games could be scheduled, and there’s even the possibility of a club forming. People seeking an alternative to playing games online have flocked to board games in other towns; now, it could be the turn of Baylys Beach. Bring your own board, if you have one, to maximise the number of people who can play, and call Graeme on 021 829 596 to RSVP. ¢
Grow garden giants to win
u by Paul Campbell
Giant pumpkins and kūmara are being targeted across Kaipara in a contest for anyone with a garden, as well as schools and even retirement villages, as planting gets underway for next year’s Giant Pumpkin Competition.
The contest has the blessing of Kaipara Kūmara director Ant Blundell, and has been enthusiastically adopted by Tangiteroria School, as organisers set out to encourage wide participation.
Organiser Susan Pryor is hoping for well over 50 entries for the 2025 Mangakahia Road and Valley event. She says while the contest is about bringing the community together and having fun, there is a twist to the 2025 event with a kūmara-growing competition added to encourage families to grow their own produce.
“I think this is a great community initiative, but, of course, I am biased towards kūmara,” says Ant Blundell. “I can’t wait to see how big people can grow their kūmara for the competition. It is not uncommon for us to grow kūmara up to 3–4kg, so to add some spice to the event, my challenge to people is to outgrow us.”
Susan is keen to hear from schools wanting to enter, and is taking giant pumpkin seedlings into rest homes. “They might have a wee flutter on guessing the weight and enter into the competition. We will be donating funds from the public admission on Fest Day, offering a Name Your Charity.
“We are adding stalls for local artisans and produce, a Tasting Table, for those who wish to sample, and, of course, the kūmara competition! We will have great prizes. People really need to have their produce in the ground now to allow the right growing conditions ready for an April harvest.”
Email thehobbitsdaughter@yahoo. com.au with Pumpkin Fest Entry in the subject line. Entry is $10 for the first entry (pumpkins and kūmara) and $5 for two or more entries. ¢
p The game of backgammon has been an enduring favourite for centuries, and it’s coming to Baylys Beach with a free community tournament planned
p Nelly Cullen was the winner in 2024 with a 94kg whopper, with her children, Hazel and Korra, in second and third place, respectively, for their 62kg and 60kg pumpkins
Policy statement confirms power pathway
u by Andy Bryenton
Shane Jones and Simeon Brown have doubled down on electricity plans for Northland, launching a review into the market.
The pair have also issued a policy statement, which follows up on proposals made at this year’s Northland regional development hui. The proposals will have large implications for Kaipara in terms of near-future power generation projects, some already planned.
“We need to ensure our regulatory settings are effective at ensuring gentailers (power generators and retailers) have the interests of New Zealanders front and centre,” said Mr Brown.
“We have already made significant progress in enabling investment in the generation, infrastructure and resources we need to double New Zealand’s renewable electricity generation,” says Mr Jones.
That’s good news for Kaipara, with long sunlight hours and ample west coast wind. New solar and wind projects are said to anticipate a lines upgrade, allowing electricity exports to Auckland.
‘The government is considering the thresholds at which electricity distribution businesses can invest in generation assets,’ says the policy statement. ‘The government intends to ensure that resource consenting processes for generation, energy storage and networks
enable the timely and efficient build of new infrastructure.’
Along with a subsequent paragraph, which speaks of the importance of strengthening and decentralising networks, these clauses confirm the direction indicated for the electricity sector at this year’s regional development hui.
There, power company CEOs, Shane Jones and civic leaders, including mayor Craig Jepson, heard about plans to strengthen the northern and Kaipara power grids to enable big solar, wind and geothermal projects. At the time, allowing lines companies to generate and challenging councils to speed up infrastructure consenting were core topics. ¢
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Roading audit prompts response
u by Andy Bryenton
Downer New Zealand, the new roading contractor, which has replaced Ventia in Kaipara, has reported back on a busy start to its tenure, highlighting a fiscal shortfall and the need to take a fundamental approach to road maintenance.
‘I recall a conversation I had about 40 years ago with an engineering cadet who explained to me that water is the enemy of roads,’ wrote councillor Mark Vincent in a missive on the subject.
‘Our new roading contractors know this, too. They used the first three months of their tenure to carry out a comprehensive audit of the state of Kaipara’s roads. Unsurprisingly, they came to the conclusion that there isn’t enough money in the budgets to allow the quality of our roading network to be maintained, let alone improved.’
approach. It means clearing the culverts and opening up the roadside drains to get the water away from the road surface. Basic stuff.”
“For sealed pavement repairs and unsealed pavement repairs, we’re talking about a shortfall of at least $10 million,” said councillor Mike Howard at November’s council briefing.
“We all know there are lots of places that need to be improved,” says councillor Vincent. “What money we ratepayers have needs to be used where it will have the greatest effect. This means taking a risk-based
Councillor Vincent noted that this kind of fundamental work is being done. Downer has graded 158 kilometres of unsealed roads in October, cleared 102 culvert ends and filled 1,192 potholes.
Mayor Craig Jepson also agreed that working the fundamentals to avoid bigger repairs in the future is a wise path for the new roading contractors to take. With less central government money allocated to roading, the consensus is that a focus on the basics is more vital than ever. ¢
p The Kaipara District Council has received its first report from new roading operator Downer, highlighting a fiscal shortfall but also new efficiencies
p Shane Jones began the conversation on Northland power generation earlier this year
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p Jacob Inger represented Matakohe School and competed in the long jump
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p Dargaville Primary School’s eight-year-old boys’ team comprised of Adam, Calvin, Flynn, Kaiden and Cortel
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Connecting power to the people
u by Andy Bryenton
When it comes to serious voltage and serious jobs, Northland Power Services has the team, the tools and technical know-how to get it right, first time, and on time.
Since 2021 Alister Bain and his team of power professionals have been doing those jobs that the ‘regular sparky’ can’t tackle. That means handling major tasks like power line maintenance, power line construction, and connections for the growing subdivisions and building projects of Northland.
“I’m a driven, young man keen to grow this business,” says Alister, who comes from a strong background working with high voltage. “I started from scratch, leaving Northpower when I was 25, and I wanted to give business a go. We strive to do our best and provide the customer with a great service and fair price.”
To leverage his skills into a thriving business, Alister has become fully approved to work on the Northpower network, gaining the necessary certifications and abilities to safely and efficiently take care of those topend electrical jobs. That means a varied day out in the field for Northland Power Services. High voltage cable jointing, underground fault finding, power pole replacements and replacing old power line wires are just some of the tasks that see the team traversing the whole of Northland. Alongside Alister, there are three other Northland Power Services
professionals on the team. Jason, Wayne and Kat help to get power where it’s needed, on jobs ranging from one and two-lot builds to massive 100-home subdivisions, designing, planning and implementing electrical reticulation, installing high and low voltage cables, and also taking care of power supply on Northland farms.
“We want to make sure farmers know we’re there to help,” says Alister. “We can fix their overhead lines to their pump sheds and cowsheds, and anywhere electricity is needed for the modern farm. Don’t leave things until it is too late, and the wires come down, injuring or killing valuable stock, or leaving the farm without water or cooling capacity.”
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Charter promises hunting access
u by Andy Bryenton
Local hunters and anglers have been granted a new access charter to public conservation land and waters.
The Department of Conservation manages more than 140,000 hectares of Northland wilderness, and has worked collaboratively with the government on the new access charter, which was announced in early November. The very first principle of the new charter sets out its primary purpose.
‘The public has a right to access public conservation land and waters, including for recreational hunting and fishing. We will guarantee this access,’ says the charter document.
“As Minister for Hunting and Fishing, I want to make sure every New Zealander who wants to get out and enjoy themselves, feed their families or help manage game animal populations can do so easily,” said MP Todd McClay, on unveiling the charter.
“The ability to get out in nature and catch a fish or hunt a duck for the table is part of a way of life for many New Zealanders, but constraints on access have made that challenging,” said Corina Jordan, chief executive of Fish & Game New Zealand.
Now, access will be easier, though permits and licences will still be needed. The government and DOC have every reason to increase the number of hunters who regularly head out into the wild. The current number of hunters is less than it once was, according to farming advocacy groups, and introduced prey species need hunters to thin their numbers.
“These pests aren’t just chewing into farmers’ bottom lines. They’re also chewing into our native bush and completely undermining conservation efforts,” said Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Richard McIntyre, speaking on the subject earlier this year. It’s estimated that 1.2 million New Zealanders hunt or fish recreationally each year, but that damage caused to farms and fences by feral deer, goats and pigs still tops $200 million annually. Making it simpler to get out in the conservation estate with rod and rifle is part of the solution, say supporters of the charter. There’s also the opinion that better access preserves a unique part of our national character.
“The charter is the first of its kind, and a significant step towards preserving New Zealand’s hunting and fishing heritage, while safeguarding the experience for generations of Kiwis to come,” says Mr McClay. ¢
p Fish & Game New Zealand CEO Corina Jordan has welcomed changes that will make hunting and fishing access easier
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First to the top in construction
u by Andy Bryenton
Long before metal frames and powerful cranes allowed people to build skyscrapers, the cathedral builders of the Middle Ages reached for the heavens with stone and wood.
For centuries, the great cathedrals of Europe were the tallest buildings our ancestors knew. Impressive even by modern standards, their scope and size
can be seen by just how long it takes to build such an edifice. The Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, is still under construction after more than 140 years, and that’s with modern machinery in the mix.
A whole new kind of team was needed to build the great cathedrals of the mediaeval age, and how they worked together changed the nature of work itself. Previously, feudal serfdom meant that nearly everyone was an unpaid servant of the nobility and the crown, but the special skills of stonemasons, glaziers and other artisans needed to raise cathedrals meant that these professionals formed guilds, demanded payment and established the start of the middle class.
The most important cathedral builder was the master mason, who knew the seemingly arcane mathematics and geometry needed to design a gigantic church. They were the ‘rock stars’ of mediaeval building, and usually members of the same powerful guild. Stonemasons like Godwin Gretysd, who built Westminster Abbey, were paid more than some powerful noblemen. Their
cadre of stone-shapers, quarrymen, apprentices and overseers were usually literate, too, a rarity in that earlier age.
Some of these masons spent their whole lives on a single cathedral. Peter Parler, the cathedral mason of Prague, not only made that city’s holy place his life’s work, he also passed it on to his son and grandson. The third-generation Parler finally saw the work completed. To ensure that their plans were kept down the decades, some masons etched them into the stone floor of the cathedral itself. Parler did this, carving his diagrams into the floor of the cathedral crypt so his successors would not lose paper plans to fire or damp.
Specialist blacksmiths arose to build the iron reinforcing joints and the frames of ornate windows. Glaziers learned the secrets of coloured glassmaking from Venice to adorn the great work. Wood was cut and sawn in massive quantities by scaffolders, who also invented a new type of crane powered by a giant human treadmill, allowing one man to heft 600 kilograms. All of these professionals
passed on their skills in secret to apprentices, and, by doing so, earned royal charters, freedom from serfdom and rich wages.
The vast multi-generational crews who raised the cathedrals of Europe built wonderful tributes to their faith, but also made sure that skilled artisans became a class of their own, paving the way for social change. ¢
p This single window alone, designed for Chartres Cathedral in the 1300s, represents several new technologies and skills
A dog’s tail … Boss gets all ho-ho about Chrismiss
Tell ya wot readas, we hada nees-up brekkie ina woolshed last Sunday, so Boss an’ his gerlfren’ Sharlene an’ there mates could watch the last footy game of the All Blacks and Italy.
But ya wooda thought Boss already got ter Crissmiss ’cos there was a lot of Ho Ho Ho-ing goin’ on.
I dunno why, because I reckin the ABs was a bit ofa shambles, even if they did get a winnin’ score. But then, Sharlene was smilin’ and chortlin’, too. I was busy yelpin’ for the footy, but then, I smelt sumthing in the air and put two and two tergether but too blimmin’ late eh?
Their mate Plumba had arrived, an’ before you could blink he had sum whitebait fritters that he got from his mate George ina Hōteo River goin’ ona barbie. And yep, they were gone in a flash before even I picked up wot was happenin’. I hada make do with sum sossage.
“Ya see Billy,” sed Sharlene after the Boss had finished ho ho-ing and lickin his chops, “wile we like ya heeps, whitebait is off limits for you. But never fear, Christmiss is comin’ and there’ll be a treat I’m sure.”
Boss though was still bein’ happy, even if the footy was a bit scrappy. “Maybe the boys are gettin’ a bit wore out after four tough games.” But then he told Plumba that there was sum good news around. “We kin maybe look ter a good festive season, ’cos things lookin’ good on our
dairy runoff and me cousin’s big herd down country, too.”
Sharlene agreed, and grabbed the paper froma kattil stop atta road gate after the game at cupptees time and red in her skoolteecher voice: “Fonterra has increased its expected farmgate milk price by 50 cents and farmers could make around $87,000 more this season.”
More ho-ho’s froma Boss an’ his mates, who stayed for cuppatees and scones. Sharlene shushed them. “There’s a downer though. Retail prices for dairy products might rise in shops. The farmgate milk price and the price of dairy products at the supermarket are influenced by the price received for dairy on the international market.”
But Boss wasint gonna lose his good mood. “Nah Deah let’s be happy an’ jolly. We won tha footy, we had whitebait for brekkie, and Christmiss is only a month away. Look, they already havin’ a big sellabration in Orklind. Let’s lookit the telly.”
Well we did, too, readas, an’ goodniss, they got a big pine tree growing ina downtown, an’ it’s covered in shiny lites an’ stuff. An’ we saw that Santa bloke
ina red suit ridin’ on sum deers. Kids everwear, an’ noise an’ dress-ups. If that wot Boss calls the festive seesin, I s’pose its no wunder he’s all happy and smilin’.
“Lookit Dog, we mite take yer to town to see some decerations eh?” Sharlene agreed. “We gotta do sum shoppin’ in Dargaville and catch the big parade on Saturday, December 7, an’ then there’s Crissmiss ina Gardens on the second Saturday in December, from 6–8pm.”
Well readas, maybe I’ll see a parade, an’ maybe sum pork cracklin’ in me Xmas tea. But no whitebait eh? Be happy.
Cheers — Billy ¢
Rural mental health gets fresh support
u by Andy Bryenton
An online resource with contacts, information and tools to promote better mental health in rural areas of New Zealand has been launched in a joint effort led by FarmStrong and Health New Zealand.
When Cyclone Gabrielle struck, it was not just weaknesses in infrastructure and flood management that were exposed. The mental toll, which came from the disaster and its clean-up, was keenly felt by farmers, many of whom were faced with the double shock of rebuilding their farms while suffering significant economic hardship.
“Adverse weather events are an increasingly common reality for our farmers and growers. It’s vital that people know that they’re not alone and that they can get through this and come out the other side stronger,” says Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey.
“Farming and growing isn’t easy work. There are already a ton of challenges to navigate, even before the likes of floods and cyclones are thrown into the mix. When things get bad, it’s OK not to be OK, but it’s critical people know to ask for help.”
Part of the North Island Weather Events Response and Recovery Package, an aid plan for a more resilient rebuild, was allocated to FarmStrong to develop rural mental health resources.
Meetings were held in hard-hit areas, including the Hawke’s Bay and Northland,
and questions asked about how people facing adversity found the will to come back strong. Feedback from farmers was incorporated, and insights from some of those struck by the cyclone are part of FarmStrong’s resources.
“You get knocked over and you have to get back up again. It’s up to you to surround yourself with a good team, stay connected with friends and family, and share the challenges,” said Hamish Cave, a sheep and beef farmer from Ngātapa, who features on the website.
Close to $350,000 was spent on developing the Getting Through package of easy-to-use, practical mental health tools. They are now available at gettingthrough. farmstrong.co.nz.
“By compiling real experiences alongside professional psychological advice, Getting Through will help our farmers and growers build strategies and resilience to lean on when challenges arise,” Mr Doocey says.
“It will be an important resource for the rural community, who often live in geographically isolated areas.
“We are working on growing the number of supports available to those who can’t easily meet face-to-face with
a clinician. Telehealth, online counselling and resources like Getting Through are an important part.“
While the seed for the idea of Getting Through was a natural disaster on a massive scale, Health NZ suggests that the same mental toolkit is equally applicable to facing other stresses and challenges.
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WHAT’S ON?
For outside of Dargaville events email info@integrity.nz
November
IRD Clinic – Heartland Services — 28 November, 10–2.30, by appointment only. Bookings essential. Call or text to book on 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009. Whānau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc Open Day — 30 November, 9am–3.30pm, gold coin entry. Sausage sizzle, raffles, face painting, scavenger hunt.
December
A Time to Remember — Community ceremony to honour the memory of loved ones. 5th December, 5–6pm at Memorial Park Kiosk (next to Sportsville). Enquiries / RSVP 09 439 3330 opt 4. Dargaville Christmas Parade and Market — 7th December. Market opens at 10am, parade starts at noon. Float entry forms available at Dargaville Post Shop, Century 21 Real Estate, Boarding House Antiques and DCDB office.
OceanView Art Gallery Exhibition — 7th & 8th December, 10am–4.30pm. 20 Mahuta Gap Rd, Dargaville. Please text Judy 021 048 8469, if you require transport from the gate (1.5km farm entrance) or if you have any queries.
Ruff Copy The Band at The Central Hotel — Saturday 14 December, 4pm to 7pm, $5 cover charge.
Baylys Beach Christmas in the Gardens — 22 December 3pm–6pm. Grocery Raffle donations can be dropped off at Sharkys. Choir is looking for new members, contact Karne 021 181 3123.
Markets
Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.
Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).
Paparoa Artisan Market — now quarterly 10am–2pm Paparoa Memorial Hall, next market is Sunday 8th December.
Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am–12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa.
Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.
Clubs/Organisations
57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.
Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.
Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.
Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — 2nd Monday of each month. Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.
Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info.
Carers of Tamariki Kaipara – Whānau Focus — First Tuesday of every month except January, 10.30, come and make connections with people who are looking after Tamariki. Any enquiries call or text 021 973 871.
Chess Club — All welcome, Wednesdays 6.30pm Dargaville, gold coin donation. Phone Stephen 09 439 8819.
Circus Kumarani All Ages Circus Class — Term 4. Come along and learn some circus, casual or full term. 15 Onslow St, Dargaville, Tuesdays 3.45–4.45pm; and Paparoa Memorial Hall, Thursdays 4–5pm. www. circuskumarani.co.nz/classes.
Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).
Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.
Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.
Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.
Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.
Dargaville Floral Art Club — 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.
Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian or Barbara 09 439 5959.
Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.
Dargaville Medieval Combat Club — Wednesday each week 6.30–8.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road. $15 per lesson. Equipment provided. Contact Kurt 022 622 7809.
Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.
Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.
Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.
Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.
Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, Hokianga Road, upstairs above the cinema.
Dargaville Women’s Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino Road & Normanby Street, Dargaville. Contact Michelle 09 439 2930.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.
Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434.
The Kaipara Lifestyler is published with pride by Integrity Community Media, a privately owned Kaipara company.
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JP Service — Every Thursday at the Whanau Focus Office, 12–1pm, walk in only. Call or drop in for enquiries 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.
Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street.
Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.
Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.
Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.
Line dancing group for beginners — every Monday night 5.30pm–7.30pm at Dargaville Dalmatian Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.
Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.
Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937.
Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055. Maungaturoto Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month. Winter we use the Centennial Hall in Maungaturoto. Other months we visit beautiful gardens in the area. New members welcome. Small annual fee of $15 to join — first 3 visits FREE. Please contact Gloria 021 100 8153 for more info.
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.
Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.
Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. Contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155.
NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.
Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing.
Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm.
Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.
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MANGAWHAI HEADS
Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.
Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920. Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.
Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.
RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.
Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.
Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.
Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.
Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.
Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.
Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.
Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.
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ACROSS: 1 Circled, 4 Put on an act, 9 Verdict, 13 Apse, 14 Images, 15 Mother, 16 Carrier, 19 Misfortune, 20 Darkroom, 21 Abate, 24 Energy, 25 Ferric, 27 Trickster, 32 Gruesome, 33 Shut up, 34 Vampire, 38 Shooting, 39 Groove, 40 Idea, 41 Elfin, 42 Donor, 45 Lend me your ears, 52 Mango, 55 Baker, 56 Leap, 57 Grasps, 58 Contempt, 61 Flushed, 62 Tennis, 63 Bachelor, 66 Unskilled, 68 Client, 69 Finial, 73 Dread, 74 Spoonful, 76 Insulation, 81 Legible, 82 Scrimp, 83 Lavish, 84 Bier, 85 Elegant, 86 Free-for-all, 87 Trainee. DOWN: 1 Claim, 2 Resisted, 3 Demote, 4 Pagan, 5 Task, 6 Nomadic, 7 Nature, 8 Cheer, 10 Edam, 11 Durable, 12 Create, 17 Songwriter, 18 Touch, 22 Free from, 23 Essay, 24 Elapsed, 26 Eros, 28 Routine, 29 Kennel, 30 Bureau, 31 Prying, 33 Story, 35 Polka, 36 Town, 37 Tear, 43 Oracle, 44 Ovens, 46 Even, 47 Deplete, 48 Engine, 49 Ovals, 50 Republic, 51 Stores, 52 Methodical, 53 Numb, 54 Oatmeal, 59 Desks, 60 Icon, 64 Slope, 65 Division, 67 Nearing, 68 Calypso, 70 Ordeal, 71 Office, 72 Sunset, 75 Oscar, 77 Novel, 78 Nerve, 79 Glen, 80 Flea.
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KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY
CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09
FOR SALE
3MM ACM Snowbond caravan/trailer/wet area lining $82.80. Scooters plywood, phone 09 438 6565.
59B LOGAN STREET NURSERIES, Succulents For Sale. Worm Tea also available. Corrected phone number 027 439 0772. Open everyday except Monday and Tuesday.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
JOIN THE Dargaville Christmas Parade by entering a float. Entry forms available at Dargaville Post Shop, Jean Johnson Realty, Boarding House Antiques, or email info@dcdb.nz.
SUZUKI VITARA 1998, tidy reliable 4x4 drives well. 2 Litre 4 cylinder newer engine, $3,550.00 ONO. Phone 021 429 966.
TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
TRAILER FOR SALE, $350 or near offer, at Paparoa. Phone 022 0757 359.
CHURCH NOTICES
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com.
FENCING
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.
DARGAVILLE’S BIG Day Out — Community Monthly Market starting at 8am, Christmas Market starting at 10am, static Car Display, view the Christmas Window Displays, Christmas Parade starting at noon and the Christmas in the Gardens from 5.30pm–7.30pm.
GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY 30TH November, 8am to noon. Books, china, glassware, etc. 141 Awakino Road, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 5413.
NURSERIES & PLANTS
LANDSCAPING PLANTS, shrubs, trees + flowering Manuka, Grevillea, corokia, Pittosporum, tall white bottlebrush Mary 1m high tall white bottlebrush. Tamarillos only $2. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Got2Go Plants, West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS is now available. 09 439 5556 / 027 488 3400.
SECURITY
SECURE
REPAIRS & Gutter cleaning. Local to Dargaville area. Phone 027 273 8935.
PERSONAL
SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639 552.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the December 3 2024 edition is Monday, December 2 2024
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Next concert is the 5th of December 2024, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.
CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.
DAIRY HEIFER grazing available. Located at Tangiteroria. Phone 021 036 9158.
DARGAVILLE CHRISTMAS Parade will be held in Victoria Street on Saturday 7th December starting at 12noon. Come early and see the Christmas Market and the Car Show.
AGM
Northern Wairoa Golf Club Wednesday 4th December 2024 5.30pm
Dargaville Rugby and Sport Club AGM
Tuesday 10th December 2024, 7pm at the clubrooms. Additional agenda item: Resolving to re-register club under Incorporated Societies Act 2002.
NORTHERN WAIROA YOUTH RUGBY 2024
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Hogget, groceries & vouchers Raffle Results
1st Lorraine Guy #431 2nd Lesley Adams #464 3rd Kay Stuart #155
Drawn under Police supervision on Friday 22 November
notice (Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 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 25 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 was published on 19 November 2024.
