Kaipara Lifestyler, November 2 2011 by Integrity Community Media

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November 2 2011

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Swift rescue in launch blaze drama

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by Paul Campbell

A newly activated North Kaipara Coastguard radio repeater station above Tinopai proved a lifesaver for Dargaville boating couple, Terry and Thelma Curel, when their boat caught fire off Kelly’s Bay “The repeater station had only been operating for two weeks before the incident at Labour Weekend,” said coastguard radio stalwart, Dorothy Quaife. “It provided vital, clear communications as a rescue operation was mounted.” The Curel’s 30-foot launch caught fire after a gas bottle leak. The couple was able to get aboard a dinghy, suffering slight burns and shock and they were quickly picked up. However, their boat burned to the waterline. “I suddenly had a call from Brian Frost, on the launch Jay Ar, at 12.51, who reported the fire and that the launch Buccaneer had picked up Terry and Thelma,” said Dorothy. “There were about five other boats in the area, and I understand two people aboard one of these were ambulance staff.

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Buccaneer headed in to Kelly’s Bay and an ambulance met them and Mr and Mrs Curel were taken through to Members of Probus, from Dargaville, visiting the Dargaville Medical Centre and treated there.” North Kaipara Coastguard Tinopai cutter, Whasang, after Ms Quaife said the incident highlights the value of clear the base was firmly linked in to rescue operations with a new radio channel Kaipara Harbour communications. His cutter, Whasang, is now linked in for full Kaipara emergency “There have been a number of dead patches out on the water for response. boats using the Coastguard channel 66. The new Tinopai repeater, “We can launch in nine minutes from go,” he said. “We are on channel 61, overcomes that and proved invaluable in this rescue operation. We now have coverage up past Pahi wharf, and up into very centrally located — in easy reach of Pahi or Pouto, Port Albert Batley and Port Albert. Out on the open harbour, boaties can switch or Ruawai. back to 66. Last week, the upgraded coastguard operation at Tinopai was inspected by members of the Probus Club from Dargaville. “The expanded coverage comes right in time to add to the coastguard’s emergency response capability on the Kaipara Harbour “They took the opportunity to inspect the Whasang, which carries this summer.” a huge array of lifesaving gear,” said Mr Crabb. Her comments were echoed by Allan Crabb from the Tinopai “This includes two inflatable life rafts, as well as comprehensive coastguard base. “That repeater was a lifesaver because the accident first aid equipment, a defibrillator, fire-fighting equipment — and our happened in an area where there was no radio coverage before.” volunteer crew is ready to go 24-7.”

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As time goes by The popular and talented Kauri Chorus are staging their own show for the ﬁrst time in their 12-year history. The show, As Time Goes By, is based around songs from musicals and it will be a musical extravaganza for theatre and movie lovers. “We’ve never actually put on our own performance,” says chorus singer, Sharon Hunter. “At the moment, we don’t have a lot going on but we always need a focus, so we decided to do something ourselves and now it’s time to perform.” Kauri Chorus is a group of about 25 members who like to sing, get together regularly to practise, and now they are looking forward to sharing their passion with the community. The chorus often perform at local functions but draw no funding and charge no fee, which has previously made securing the right venue a ﬁnancial nightmare. This time however, a generous benefactor from the arts fraternity has come forward and offered to pay for venue hire and the group is particularly grateful. The performances are at The Little Theatre, Dargaville, on Saturday, November 12, at 7.30pm and a Sunday matinee at 2.00pm will follow the next day. Tickets are $10 and are available from Lynley’s Lingerie and Linen in Dargaville. There will be also door sales, but it would pay to get your tickets early as seating is strictly limited.

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Everybody’s talking ‘bout . . . The new shop in town — Sushi Nara. The sushi bar opened in Dargaville on September 27 and has had a steady stream of patrons through the door ever since. Manager, Joonghyung Jo, says he is happy to be here and the people in Dargaville have been very friendly and kind. Jo, along with his wife, Haejung Ma, and three children moved to New Zealand two years ago and hope to stay here permanently. The move from Korea was largely inﬂuenced by New Zealand’s education environment, which he says is far too competitive in his homeland. Fresh, high quality ingredients is the key to making excellent sushi, says Jo, and the salmon and seafood is never frozen. He also cites their unique sauce recipes and ‘secret’ ingredients as contributing factors. Jo spent six months in Japan in the 1990s and completed a sushi-making course in Korea in 2003. Before moving to Dargaville, he managed a similar sushi shop in Whangarei — Asahi. Heeung An is Jo’s business partner and together they plan to open further sushi cafes in the North, including Kaikohe and Wellsford but Jo will be based in Dargaville. Next year, Jo’s wife is opening an Asian grocery store in Whanagrei, which is currently an untapped market. Haejung Ma has a Masters’ degree in the

Haejung Ma and Joonghyung Jo — bringing sushi to Dargaville

traditional Korean musical instrument, kayagum — also known as gayageum. She has entertained New Zealand audiences at a friendly Korea versus Kiwi golf tournament. “I’m really glad to be here,” says Jo. “And I plan to stay.”

Dargaville Christmas Parade 2011 It’s hard to believe but Christmas 2011 is just around the corner and so is Dargaville’s Christmas Parade. The annual procession of fun, colour and entertainment is organised by the Dargaville and Northern Wairoa Lions Clubs and they are currently seeking ﬂoat registrations. The theme for the December 3 parade is ‘A Christmas Carol’ and organisers hope local

businesses and community groups will once again support the popular celebration. The $500 cash prize for the best ﬂoat should prove to be an incentive and even the second and third placed ﬂoats are awarded $300 and $200 respectively. Entry forms are available from Noel at Moran’s bookshop or Mike at Dargaville BP.

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An eye on the skies Council appoint acting CEO Dargaville’s 57 Squadron, Air Training Corps, is on a recruitment drive aimed at young people from Dargaville and the northern Wairoa, starting with an open evening for prospect members. “We’re having an open night at the Dargaville Aero Club on Hoanga Road on Monday, November 14, at 7pm,” said unit commander, Barbara Gillatt. “We are inviting parents and potential cadets, over the age of 12 to come along and see what ATC has to offer, with a taste of how exciting being part of the squadron can be.”

Cadets undertaking training at the shooting range

Dargaville ATC provide a uniform, which is similar to the regular New Zealand Airforce uniform and offer a wide range of activities. The unit’s training programmes include opportunities in leadership and team building. “Our structured programme within an Airforce culture means that cadets will learn about aviation, bushcraft, ﬁrearms, safety and marksmanship, and the defence force. They are also able to obtain NZQA credits while they learn and we organise weekend activities to reinforce what is learnt in the lecture room. “After 18 month’s attendance our cadets will also get opportunities for further training on defence force bases in leadership, airforce and outdoor experiences and cadet exchanges. ATC is also a great organisation for young people to develop lifelong skills and friendships so it is an ideal ﬁrst step for young people who are thinking of a career in the army, navy or airforce.” Cadet, Lesley Thorburn agrees, “All the camps we go on are really good and no matter what I’ve learnt, there is always something new on every camp. I’ve had opportunities through ATC that would never have been available to me anywhere else.” The ATC cadet group meets every Monday night between 6.30 and 9pm and transport can be arranged if required. “If you are interested, you should come along and see if ATC is for you,” adds Barbara.

A major shake-up of Kaipara District Council staff and management is near complete, with long standing CEO, Jack McKerchar, stepping down last Friday. KDC General Manager of Operations, John Burt, has been appointed the acting CEO until the position is ﬁlled permanently. John Burt joined council’s senior management team four months ago and says he has found that time enjoyable. The Hakaru resident was attracted to the general manager’s position because it meant he could work within his own district and he volunteered for the position of acting CEO. “I’m looking forward to the role and I think helping the organisation through the transition will be quite a challenge,” says John, adding that he believes the council is fairly close to appointing someone fulltime. “I enjoy a challenge and making a difference within organisations. We have a very strong

Kaipara District Council acting CEO John Burt (left) and former CEO Jack McKerchar

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“As far as the council is concerned, it’s business as usual and we will continue to work on many of the problems that have been identified in terms of finance and so forth.” John says he enjoys the community spirit, beaches and lovely environment in the Kaipara and particularly that of Mangawhai which is his service centre. In his spare time, John enjoys keeping fit and doing work around his property. Jack McKercher leaves the KDC after eighteen years’ service and has seen the council through six elections and four mayors.

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This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.

A punt at Maungaturoto by Paul Campbell

Approaching the Kaiwaka River entrance into the Kaipara Harbour

Travel between the towns of the Northern Kaipara and Auckland — to or from Maungaturoto, for instance, is today just a brief hour or so on the highway. But harken back to the settlers who first arrived to create the fledgling township 150 years ago, and it was a different story. Towards the end of November, 1863, a party of settlers arrived at Maungaturoto, via Mangawhai, Kaiwaka and the Wairau River. Among their number were the Flower, Huband and Bailey familes, as well as individuals, Wilson and Marygold, all emigrants from Birmingham. The journey by cutter from Auckland to Mangawhai, and then by bullock cart to the headwaters of the Kaiwaka River and on to Maungaturoto, took two weeks. With roads simply a figment of the early ‘developers’ imagination, the Kaipara waterways were yesterday’s highways. Records at the Albertland Heritage Centre at Wellsford record that the most urgent need after the landing of the party was for household effects and general equipment to be shipped in, as little more than a picnic supply had been brought on this first journey. Many river trips were needed. For these, the settlers had The Punt.

This was a fair-sized craft carrying about three tons, purchased by Messrs Flower and Huband, but comandeered as a general utility boat by the community for cargo purposes in the shallow waters of the upper reaches of the Kaipara Harbour — especially in the days when jetties and landing conveniences were unknown. The settlers history, The Albertlanders, records that ‘the settlers were as new to boats and tides as they were to bush life. On hearing their goods had arrived at Kaiwaka, it was customary to put the mass of timber, tar and black paint, known as The Punt, as far as possible down the creek, in order to get away on the ﬁrst of the incoming tide, aiming to reach the mouth of the Kaiwaka before the tide turned. ‘It was then generally possible to get to the head of the Kaiwaka, load up the goods, and drift down to the entrance of the Wairau River

on the ebb . . . anchoring to await the return of the tide . . . the increasing ripple of the returning tide would render the trip home comparatively easy. ‘These boating excursions had to be confined to the period about high tides, and in the intervals the settlers were busy opening up the survey tracks, clearing land and putting up shelter for their goods as they came to hand. ‘Horses were not in evidence at Maungaturoto in those days, and the carrying of these goods from the river landing to the various sections must have been a hurculean task — the hardest work on the programme’. This account of Maungaturoto’s early transport concludes with the note that as well as The Punt, there was a fine keelboat owned by Mr Hurndall and a smaller punt owned by Mr Rowsell, that together, ‘constituted the Wairau River fleet at this time’.

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Book Review by Ralph Williams

‘Images of Albertland’ ‘A wonderful book is just that — a wonder’ Simple words from poet extraordinaire, Sam Hunt, at the launch last Sunday at Wellsford, of a stunning book on the opening up of the Northern Kaipara by our early settlers. The book is Images from Albertland, by local author and historian, Paul Campbell, who also produced Child of the Kauri about Matakohe matriarch, Mavis Smith, and Kauri Cameraman, on the exploits of famed photographer, Tudor Collins. Photographs too are the keynote of Images from Albertland. It portrays a Kaipara history through the lens of an old glass-plate camera used to capture more than 7,000 images during the life of former Warehine farmer and family man, Harold Marsh. My partner, Marina, is the daughter of legendary Kaipara ﬁsherman, Ted Pook, who appears in the book. Immersed in its pages, she comments: ”It generates a ﬂood of memories — I can see my mother doing the washing under a puriri tree. The pictures are beautiful — they say it all, exactly as it was.” The Wellsford community centre was packed for the launch occasion, to hear Albertland Museum chairman, Peter Marsh, outline his grandfather’s legacy — now preserved in this book. A huge amount of work has gone into sophisticated restoration of these old photographs, some dating back more than a century. They look now, as they must have when viewed through the lens of Harold Marsh’s camera on the day they were taken. For production value, to my mind, the book is something of a benchmark. It doesn’t get much better than this, in photographic reproduction.

Kayak fishing catches on It’s a sport which is going from strength to strength on our coastal waters — in fact; it’s the fastest growing pastime on or around the ocean! Kayak fishing has ‘hooked’ vast numbers of anglers with its combination of excitement and accessibility, and it’s easy to see why — there is an undeniable thrill in landing the ‘big one’ from such a small vessel, as well as the bonus of some good exercise along the way and a more personal view of our stunning coastal scenery. While international names like Dennis Spike and Jim Sammons have been spreading the word about the sport for years, it’s a local band of kayak fishing enthusiasts who have brought it home to Dargaville and the north. Local man Jason Dassler is the proud owner of Dargaville Kayaks, and also a member of the Northland Kayak Fishing Club, an organisation covering both the east and west coasts of our part of the country. The club exists to encourage the uptake of kayak fishing. Jason himself is always keen to introduce people to the sport of kayak fishing — in fact his knowledge has been sought by local fishing shows in the past when they’ve showcased the sport. With the weather taking a turn for the better and summer on its way, you’ll likely find that he’s out on the water at every opportunity, putting one of his customised Ocean Kayaks through its paces and bringing home a memorable catch.

Albertland Heritage Centre chairman Peter Marsh displaying a copy of Images of Albertland

Top quality art paper makes the pictures come alive, with Paul Campbell’s text bridging the images in a comprehensive account of the life and times of its subjects. Indeed, as Sam Hunt told the packed community centre, as images from the book played on the cinema screen on the stage, it is ‘a wonderful book’. It is a worthy signpost to next Easter’s 150th Albertland Reunion in the wider Kaipara — and surely a must addition to every public and private library in the country.

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Garden upgrade at hospital New principal welcomed

Some of the gardens at Dargaville Hospital have been given a much needed ‘spruce up’ thanks to the kindness shown by the Dargaville Quilters’ Club who donated some of their rafﬂe money to the makeover. “A number of comments had been made in regards to the ‘scraggy, untidy gardens’ outside the medical centre,” says Kaipara Community Health Trust CEO, Debbie Evans. “So this is stage one of the garden upgrade but there is still work to be done.” “Northland District Health Board has invested a lot of money into our hospital — particularly upgrading medical equipment, so it is no surprise that the gardens don’t even feature on their budget list.” In typical Dargaville style, the community rallied around to help improve the gardens. After hours, nurses volunteered to do the planting,

landscaper Stephen Soole designed the gardens, Dargaville Carriers transported the plants and LBM Services heavily discounted their supplies. “Together we have created a smart garden that will welcome people in our community every day when they access our wonderful health services based at the Total Health Care Centre,” adds Debbie. Jen Thomas, Dargaville Hospital Operations Manager, added that the gardens are often the ﬁrst thing that is noticed when people come to the hospital and since the improvements the feedback has been really positive. Jen would once again like to give thanks for the wonderful work done and the funds raised to enhance the hospital grounds If people would like to contribute to the next stage of the upgrade they can contact Debbie Evans KCHT on 09 439 5050.

Robyn Posthumus has been welcomed with a powphiri to her new role as head of Ruawai Primary School With a post graduate degree in gifted education, she was previously principal at Poroti School. “I am looking forward to being part of the school and enjoying being part of a bigger teacher and staff team,” she said. “I am very keen to encourage parents as partners in learning and family involvement. School board chairman, Des Bickers said that with lots of activities coming up, term four will be a busy time for the school, giving the new head a chance to sit back and watch what is happening at the school and get Robyn Posthumus — Ruawai Primary’s new principal ready for the new school year. “We also look forward to improving the transition from kindergarten to primary to college for our students. With her good grip of education, the board looks forward to working with Robyn.”

Rachel a week late Songwriter and performing artist, Rachel Dawick, who was due to perform at Dargaville Town Hall last Thursday, October 27, had to delay her tour due to illness. Fortunately, Rachel is only delaying for one week and will perform in Dargaville on Thursday, November 3, at 3.45pm.

A garden spruce up at the Dargaville Hospital is underway

Top University Scholarship Awarded to Dargaville HS student Amanda McLaren is a recipient of The University of Auckland’s most prestigious scholarship. The University of Auckland received 1,142 applications for this scholarship from students throughout New Zealand this year. The applications are only from the most talented and able students in each school. Amanda was one of only 120 students to be awarded this scholarship for next year with the scholarship being worth up to $50,000 for each recipient as well as including academic mentoring. Amanda is a talented academic student, having already achieved considerable success in her previous years. Last year Amanda’s NCEA Level 2 grades were of the highest order. She gained 149 credits overall with 97 credits at the Excellence level and a further 27 credits at the Merit level. Amanda also gained an excellence endorsement in NCEA Level 1. Earlier this year Amanda was chosen as a participant for the National Rotary Science and technology Forum. This two week forum is held in Auckland each year for talented students. Amanda has also made a contribution to the school in the wider sense. She is an Academic Leader this year and in this role she has run lunchtime tutoring sessions across a range of subjects, and has organised and facilitated academic house competitions. Amanda has also been involved in the cultural life of the school and has been an on

Courtesy of Archives, Dargaville Museum Extracts from the North Auckland Times, Dargaville . . .

July 31st. 1912

Amanda McLaren

stage performer in our school’s entry in Stage Challenge for two years. This year she acted as the Video Director’s Assistant. In this role she planned the shooting schedule and worked with the professional team on the night to ensure the performance was displayed at its best. Next year Amanda plans to attend the University of Auckland where she intends to do an honours degree in Engineering. Another scholarship winner is Vanessa Bourke who is one of only 150 recipients throughout New Zealand of The University of Auckland Jubilee Award. This will also be of great assistance to her as she undertakes her studies.

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s a result of 48 hours of heavy rain, thousands of acres of land are under water and will be for the next few days as a large amount of hill water has yet to come down. This is the worst flood from rain ever known here. On many of the dairy farms cattle are standing up to their knees in water. Settlers having a little dry land are offering to flooded settlers a small measure of relief by allowing them to herd their stock on to some dry corner for the next few days. On Sunday travellers from Matakohe reported dead cattle in road drains just after coming on to the flats. It is expected that the stop bank a little south of Ruawai will carry away at any moment. The Ruawai School has been closed down until Thursday next.

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n aid of the Mangawhare Convent School to be held in the Royal Rink, Dargaville. Wednesday August 21st 1912. Good ﬂoor, good music and good supper. Grand March, 8 p.m. Admission 2/6. Special buses. W. Stansﬁeld, Hon Secretary.

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t a meeting of the Council of the Society held on Monday night at the secretary’s ofﬁce, considerable correspondence was dealt with and reports received concerning properties suitable for a game farm. Members of the Council were unanimously of the opinion that wild cats were the greatest enemy of game that existed in this district and they hoped that every sportsman would do their best to destroy them.

Rose and Flower Show With so many beautiful ﬂowers back in bloom, Ruawai Garden Club is preparing for their annual Rose and Flower Show. The November 12 event has survived the generations and is a special day for ﬂower lovers and fun for young and old. “The show was excellent last year,” says organiser, Nolene Gatehouse. “We had over 350 entries and it would nice if we had that many or more this year.” The open competition serves beginners, intermediate and experienced gardeners, with different categories in each section. First-timers are encouraged to give it a go or come along for a look on the day and in preparation for next year. “We have trophies for the winner in each section and the more entries people put in, the greater their chance of winning the entire section. For people who have never done anything like this before, we have the novice

section, which beginners can keep entering in until they win the trophy. “For a little town we get a good response and last year we had people from Kaihu, Whangarei and Paparoa. There are not many shows like this anymore.

Dargaville pool re-opens

Dargaville’s community swimming pool has re-opened for the summer season and will operate from 6am weekdays and 12pm on the weekend. The news is particularly favourable considering earlier reports of cracks in the pool’s concrete ﬂoor. It is business as usual, says Kauri Coast Community Swimming Pool Trust chairman, Vern Stevens. “Just rock on in and get into it.”

The Rose and Flower Show opens to the public at 11 o’clock at the Ruawai Tokatoka War Memorial Hall. Lunch is from midday and the prize giving rafﬂes draw is at 1.30pm. Contestants can bring their displays in from 9am and no later than 10.30am. Ruawai Garden Club also organise an annual camellia show in September.

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Missing Kiwi Dan – Dan Collett Solo Artist

$10.00 per person Only 80 seats per show!!! Tickets available at Lynley’s Lingerie and Linen 100 Victoria St, Dargaville

09 439 5119

“If you love your roses and you love your ﬂowers, it really is a special day to see. There’s also the trading tables, which are worth a look, with a nursery, jewellery, bric-a-brac and baking.

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Green-thumbed Hypnotist in fundraiser Mangawhai woman recognised An entrepreneurial Mangawhai gardener has been recognised for setting up a vegetable garden to help young mums feed their children and the generous gesture has earned Joan Farrell a nomination for a gardening magazine’s ‘Gardener of the Year Awards 2011’. Joan says she came up with the idea for the Mangawhai Community Garden four years after a conversation with her daughter. “My daughter went to her child’s kindy Christmas party and came back quite upset. There were so many young people who were so stretched that they couldn’t feed their children properly,” says Joan. Concerned, Joan approached the mayor and was offered an acre of reserve land with existing fruit trees, so she and her friends started tilling, weeding, fencing, building a compost heap, starting a worm farm and propagating seeds. The project was underway and every Friday since, Joan’s been there, working in the garden, co-ordinating the volunteers and making sure everyone has a lemon cordial and a biscuit! “We run on a shoestring,” says Joan. “We never buy plants, we always start from seed. There are no secret recipes, it’s just working together.”

“People are very busy but Mangawhai is magic. This place runs on goodwill.” Produce from the garden is given to health providers who distribute it to people in the region who’ll beneﬁt from it. Silverbeet is the all-time favourite crop, but the garden produces a whole range of fruit and vege. About 15 volunteers regularly help out at Mangawhai Community Garden but there’s no roster; people come and go as they can. Joan is quick to say that the project is a group effort but without her hard work and initiation, it would never have started.

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The Kaiwaka Sports Association complex is holding a fundraiser, which is sure to invite laughs from the whole family. The complex started out as an ambitious project but with community support, it was built in just a little over a year. Comedy hypnotist, Gerard V, is bringing his successful show to Kaiwaka and says he is always happy to help a good cause. The November 12 side-splitting laugh extravaganza will see audience members volunteer themselves for some on-stage antics however, Gerard V says, the show is Gerard V — coming to entertain hilarious but not humiliating. “We ﬁgure that by taking our show out on the road we can make the world a better place by ﬁlling it with laughter, while helping raise funds for good causes,” says Gerard V. “We use only volunteers from the audience and we treat them like the star they are. Deep down inside everyone there is a natural performer and it’s amazing what people will do on stage.” Tickets available at Jaques Four Square or phone Cheryl Anderson on 09 431 2051.

Gilmore Brown Ltd Scholarship 2011 — won by Georgia Walker Gilmore Brown Ltd places a very high value on education and as part of this commitment wish to help tomorrow’s chartered accountants achieve maximum potential during their academic studies. This year they introduced the Gilmore Brown Ltd Scholarship to help a Northland student get their professional career off to the best start possible. They were looking for a student who had consistent academic success and made a positive contribution to their school and local community. The student would be intending to study commerce at a tertiary Chantal Gilmore congratulates institution with a long term Georgia Walker on her success ambition to qualify as a chartered accountant through the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants. Students were nominated through their school principals and Gilmore Brown Ltd say they were very impressed with the high calibre of applications received. The Directors, Ean Brown and Chantal Gilmore, are delighted to advise the winner of the inaugural Gilmore Brown Ltd Scholarship was Georgia Walker, a student at Whangarei Girls High School. Georgia will be presented the award at her school prize giving. The 2011 Scholarship has a value of $2,000 towards Georgia’s first year of tuition fees. The scholarship will be offered each year and more information can be found on www.gilmorebrown.co.nz

Important Changes to the “our focus, Health Shuttle Service your business”

The Health Shuttle will focus on: 1. Helping the whole community (Ruawai North) access health services in Whangarei 2. Helping rural people access health services in Dargaville. For bookings phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013.

What this means is: The Health Shuttle will no longer be collecting people within the Dargaville Township and taking them to appointments in Dargaville.

So if you live within the Dargaville Township area i.e. inside the 100km/hour speed limits, Ritches Town Service can help you, they have reduced their fares to $10 return trip, on their scheduled timetable route. YES they are able to collect you from your home if you ring 439 6306 and make a booking, it would be helpful to align your appointments within their scheduled bus route.

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Happy Birthday Fosters November marks one year of being back in business for Fosters Home Decorating and the year has been bigger, brighter and better than ever. The longstanding, family-owned Dargaville business was devastated by fire in 2009 together with other adjacent buildings that the family owned. Nearly three years later and with a fresh outlook the family say it could have been a blessing in disguise. Their new mall is an attractive, modern addition to the ‘other’ end of Victoria Street, which is fast filling with new and upgraded businesses. “It’s been great seeing our regular customers more often and new customers and getting our Whangarei clientele back again,” says Karen Foster. “This building’s so much easier to work in,” adds Arron Foster. “It’s all one flat level, there are multiple entries and exits and I can back

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“The lay-out’s great because everything’s in one place whereas before, you’d wear your shoes out walking from one end to the other and upstairs.” “We’ve had awesome comments,” the couple say in unison. Fosters are celebrating their birthday by rewarding customers with some great deals — one of which will beneﬁt the community. A $5,995 Soprano 3+2 seater leather lounge suite has been reduced to $1,995 and all the proceeds will be donated to Northern Wairoa Cricket Association to help pay for a new pitch at Dargaville High School. The specials do not end there though. There is also big discounts on popular brands, freebies, a lucky dip, a draw to win an Ampro socket and tool set, spot prizes and more.

One year on, bigger, brighter and better

“I’d like to thank the public for their support over the last 12 months, it’s really been appreciated,” says Greg Foster. The reinvented Fosters Mall includes a large main shop, which incorporates Fosters home furnishings and Fosters Resene Colour Shop. A covered thoroughfare to Normanby Street divides Fosters with four smaller shops. Two are currently occupied but they hope to ﬁll the remaining shops in the near future.

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NOVEMBER 2 - 2011

Sugarbelle’s Café

Home-made food – Fresh daily – and the Kaipara’s best coffee 147 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

09 431 8803

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Maungaturoto renaissance Maungaturoto is the ‘hidden gem’ of the Kaipara, a ‘real New Zealand town’ brimming with things to see and do and steeped in history. In the past few weeks the picturesque little village has undergone somewhat of a renaissance, with new businesses opening, new attractions to see and new flavours to taste. Take a walk down the main street of Maungaturoto and you’ll find far more than you might expect — it’s the perfect destination for a day out this spring. Dive into Dreams for design, decor and gifts. Jan and Mike Schimanski have quite literally made their Dreams into reality in the little town of Maungaturoto. The pair have recently returned from a year’s break to open the new premises of Dreams — a unique and eclectic gift and homewares store in the heart of this ‘real New Zealand town’. Locals and tourists alike will remember the previous incarnation of the popular gift store, made famous by their trademark upside-down gumbooted feet — a roadside attraction to rival Ohakune’s big carrot or Paeroa’s iconic L & P bottle! The yellow-clad legs and big gumboots are back, gracing the roof of a grand old building on Hurndall Street, but inside it’s all change with a refined and tasteful new look adding sophistication and style to Maungaturoto’s main street. The new Dreams is bigger, brighter and more spacious than their old premises in the Four Square building, with the air of a provincial French or Italian villa filled to bursting with fashionable furniture and homewares. Set out like a designer home, Jan’s collection of furniture

Jan Schimanski — turning dreams into reality

and giftwares ﬂow from inside to outside, and the best news is that everything on display is for sale, encompassing goods which would not look out of place in an upmarket Ponsonby boutique. Of Irish descent, Jan has woven strands of the Emerald Isle’s culture into the best of continental Europe and some strong Kiwi inﬂuences — Dreams is home to the Blarney Stone of the North, a must see for travellers! Four years in the making, this delightful destination is a must see for visitors to Maungaturoto and locals alike.

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Maungaturoto’s newly formed Residents Association is proud to support an initiative by local resident, Juanita Ingham, who has invited Dale Williams, Mayor of Otorohanga, to attend a public meeting. Mr Williams who chairs the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs, has combated youth unemployment in Otorohanga and brought pride back to the town. The association says he is an inspiration for getting things done and they are very happy to have him come to Maungaturoto to share his ideas. Dale will talk about the programmes that Otorohanga has developed on Wednesday, November 9, at 7.30pm at Maungaturoto Ambulance Station. For more information or to reserve your place, call Juanita Ingham on 09 431 9022.

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A wealth of things to see and do

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Why not make a day of your visit to Maungaturoto? Breakfast at Sugarbelle’s Cafe is always fresh and hot, accompanied by what many hail as the best coffee in the Kaipara. Everything in their tempting selection is made right on premises, so you can be assured of a tasty treat. And if good food is a priority, make sure to visit Sunshine Organics — owner Rachel Hinsch has gathered together the very best of local produce and organic fare to delight your palate and bring healthy options to your table. Maungaturoto is also famous for its world-class Repertory Theatre Company, are gearing up for their family fun Christmas Pantomime right now! Pick up tickets when you visit and treat the kids to this ﬁne old holiday tradition. Around the corner at Maungaturoto Auto Services they’ll see you right with all your automotive needs — WOF, tyres, servicing and everything under the hood. MAC are also your local Stihl dealership, with all the power equipment you need to tame the wild in your back yard. In fact, many people who visit Maungaturoto wish they could stay! And those who do settle down in this peaceful little town will ﬁnd that a modern, beautiful home is well within reach — with the help of Christine Barrott at the Maungaturoto Flooring Co you can be assured of impeccable interiors, while the team at Fergus Appliance Spot (the local 100% electrical store) have unbeatable prices on whiteware, electronics and all those Christmas gifts.

90 Years of Property Excellence For those who wish to live the dream and find a home in or around Maungaturoto, Roper and Jones Real Estate are the first choice. Gary Morris, Jill Wilson, Rhoda Morrison, Felicia Doornenbal, Belinda Harris, Sheila Boon and Beverly Haddrell carry on a proud tradition of Real Estate service going back over 90 years, and with the new signage now up for their First National branch they’re here to showcase the best this beautiful part of the country has to offer. Local knowledge counts for a lot in real estate, and the Roper and Jones team have an in-depth insight into the region, whether your interest is in a rural retreat, a profitable farm, a family home or a lifestyle property of any kind. Since moving into their new premises in June the team at Roper and Jones real estate have completed sixteen unconditional sales — which means that if you’re looking to sell property in the Maungaturoto region, they are the professionals to call. Take a look at some of the fantastic views, historic locations and beautiful homes on offer on their brand new display boards in Hurndall Street, or stop in for a chat to discuss your dream home. It all could be waiting just around the corner in Maungaturoto!

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Affordable arts 2011 Dargaville’s Affordable Arts is now under a month away, so it is time for artists to complete their work and register a stall. The annual event is organised by the Dargaville Library and provides a great opportunity for artists and art lovers ahead of Christmas. “Some people will be exhibiting for the ﬁrst time and sometimes they will be A selection of last years’ exhibits the ones that sell the most work. “There will also be the more established artists, and last year we even had some teenagers and hope we get that again. It’s a really good place for networking, as well as a good place to sell some work before Christmas.” Affordable Arts 2011 is open to anyone but aimed at Kaipara residents. Previous events have included paintings, ceramics and pottery, sculptures and wood carving, photography and weaving. The opening evening is Wednesday 23rd November, between 5 and 7.30pm, and will feature live music, nibbles and drinks. The sale of art opens to the public on Thursday, 10am and will be open all day Friday and on Saturday until 1pm. Contact Dargaville Library on 09 439 3150 or email: library@kaipara.govt.nz.

Trail ride for rugby

Rugby players are set to benefit from funds raised by the Maungaturoto Country Club Trail Ride which will be held over 80 kilometres across 10 Kaipara farms, through pine forest and native bush, on Saturday, November 26. “The event for motocross and quad bikes, appeals to both experts and novices and is expected to attract about 500 riders,” said Maungaturoto Country Club president, Rex Roadley. The club has two affiliated rugby clubs — JMB and the Otamatea Hawks. “This year money raised from the event will fund improvements to the rugby fields which last year got new floodlights. The club is delighted to be devoting the funds raised to rugby, especially as the All Blacks’ success in the Rugby World Cup is likely to attract more young players to our national sport.”

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He said many of the riders who flock to this Kaipara trail ride come from as far afield as Whangarei and Auckland, attracted by the location a few kilometres off State Highway One and the 80km track which is twice as long as most trail ride tracks and navigable by riders of all abilities. The course comprises two tracks of similar lengths. Riders can complete one or both. Country Club members Shay Hawken and Brett Coates, who manage the event, say it gives people an unprecedented opportunity to ride on a wide range of terrain. “Big thanks to the farmers who make their properties available to this group of dirt bikers,” said Shay Hawken. “The track challenges skilled riders who push themselves, but suits riders of all abilities and ages, including first-timers and those who’re relatively new to the sport.”

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The route to the trail ride, 8.5km from Maungaturoto at Smales Farms on Golden Stairs Rd, will be signposted from State Highway One at the south side of the Brynderwyns. The tracks will open at 8.30am and close at 3pm. Entry fees are: Adults $30, Children under 16 $20, Families $70 (two adults and two children, or one adult and three children. There will be a mini track for children and food available all day. Riders must wear helmets and suitable footwear. For more information: Shay Hawken 09 431 6698 or hawkenhotline@ubernet.co.nz or Brett Coates on 09 431 8720.

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The hot hatch is back! by our motoring correspondent

The small car with big credentials

‘Subcompact’ cars are becoming more and more appealing to the costsavvy motorist, and this rapidly growing sector of the market has led to fierce competition between industry players to create vehicles which box above their diminutive weight and size. Toyota weighed into the subcompact market long before it was even a recognised category, with the peppy and popular little Starlet, and followed up more recently with the eminently practical Echo. While the design and specification gap between these two cars was chiasmic, both embodied a sense of fun as well as providing a practical and inexpensive runabout. Toyota’s famously bulletproof engineering made the Echo especially a fine choice — I have had occasion to travel to Wellington in a 1999 Echo, and found it not just more frugal on petrol but also more comfortable in the long haul than my own larger saloon. Recently Toyota released their latest small car — the 2012 Yaris. And the good news is that it utterly defies the term ‘subcompact’ as a glib description. This is mainly due to its vast interior dimensions, its bold styling and its 1.5 litre engine. But it’s also very much about that aforementioned sense of fun — a blend of sleek stylistic cues and interior accents, balanced suspension and engaged driving feel which places the Yaris above its more ‘entry level’ rivals. In a market sector dominated by price, many of the contenders which the 2012 Yaris is up against have been built to a budget, skimping on soul and substance to satisfy a low bottom line. But this car is made by the engineers of the Hilux, the Corolla and the Land Cruiser, and it shows. With a mere couple of inches more in its

R chassis dimensions from the original Yaris, the 2012 iteration seems far more planted on the road, a fact which is backed up by its impressive safety credentials. And while the 1.3 and 1.5 litre power plants available are not supersonic, they are far from underpowered, giving the Yaris a well-built and conﬁdent feel in motorway trafﬁc. As it’s

a Toyota, you can also be sure it will go the distance as well! From its rakishly sculpted new front treatment, to its mono-blade windscreen wipers and all the way through to a neat little cluster of brake lights, the 2012 Yaris is a stand out in its ﬁeld — pushing the level of quality and reliability up for the entire subcompact class.

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Spotlight a local business . . .

Expect more at Morfett

Alex and the team from Morfett Auto Services provide far more than just the ‘nuts and bolts’ of auto repair and servicing. They are committed to keeping up with the latest in automotive technology, bringing the people of Dargaville a comprehensive service from servicing and WOFs to advanced plug-in tuning and oxygen sensor testing. It’s all about getting the most out of your car — reliability, fuel economy, safety and enjoyment. A vehicle which is well looked after will reward a careful owner with many hundreds of thousands of kilometres of trouble-free operation — a must in modern times when getting to work, getting the kids to school and even picking up the groceries are all tasks for the family car. This dedication to providing the full service approach continues over into the parts and accessories which Morfett Auto Services recommend and ﬁt. Only the best will do, which is why, for example, Morfett stock affordable and long-lasting Koba batteries — they’re tried and tested to meet their own high standards. Whether your car needs an overhaul, a tune up, a regular service check, or just an oil change, Morfett Auto Services are there to help, with affordable prices and knowledgeable staff ready to keep your car, 4x4 or truck humming!

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08 BUILT 27 FORD PRO HOT ROD��OBO $50,000 08 TOYOTA COROLLA 6 SPD Manual��$17,995 06 HOLDEN COMMODORE BERLINA VZ SPECIAL $2,000 OFF��NOW $17,995 06 MAZDA 6 GSX��$12,995 06 TOYOTA CAMRY ALTISE��$11,995 05 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV8 UTE Canopy, T/bar, N/bar��$19,495 05 DAIHATSU DELTA TIPPER WOF, $3,000 Deposit ��$18,995 03 TOYOTA HIACE ZL 11 Seater ��Huge Reduction $17,250 All terms subject to credit criteriA

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Cars

Cars, trucks and vans — we do the lot.

choose morfett auto service for your regular servicing, Wof and automotive repairs – and have a safe and hassle free summer of driving!

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Specialising in Automotive Parts & Automotive Repairs

07 TOYOTA PRADO RV 3�0 DSL��REDUCED TO $34,995 06 TOYOTA HILUX D/C Choice of 2�� FROM $27,495 03 TOYOTA HILUX D/C Choice of 2�� FROM $25,000 01 HOLDEN RODEO F/Deck ��$12,495 99 TOYOTA RAV4 5 Door, Auto, 120,000km��$9,995 96 TOYOTA PRADO TX 3�0 DSL��REDUCED TO $13,795 95 TOYOTA RAV4 5 Door, Auto, 172,000km��$7,495

BIKE:

03 HARLEY-D ARLEY AVIDSON Electra Glide 100th Anniversary ��$18,995 ARLEY-D

View Stock: www.marcelmotors.co.nz

142 Victoria Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 7399 A/H Weekends 09 439 6968 - 021 504 487 - 021 736 125 - 021 217 7317

NEW FalcoN XR6 All Blacks Special, luxury pack trim, dual zone a/c, leather, premium audio, limited edition All Black decals �� $49,990 NEW Fiesta 1�6TD Manual, highlight silver, 20,000km, FREE RUC, +3% finance rate, mudflaps fitted �� $27,200 NEW Fiesta 1�6LX Auto, highlight silver� Incl M/F ��$24,200 NEW Fiesta 1�6 Zetec Auto, chilli orange �� $27,490 NEW FocUs Trend 2�0 auto, candy red �� $38,490 NEW MoNdeo 2�3LX Hatch auto, midnight sky��$42,990 NEW territory TX RWD petrol, 7 seater, “Check this price” �� $49,990 11 MoNdeo 2�0 TD Zetec auto, Very low k’s, driven by co-director� Huge savings �� $41,990 11 FalcoN FG XT, delivery kms only, stunning in new colour (havana), towbar, m/f etc, save $8,500 on recommended retail price, drive away (17�52% discount) ��$41,775 11 Fiesta AB35 manual, Mountune performance kit, 104kw of power, body kit, spoilers, leather trim, personalised number plate AB35YP (Only 35 built) ��$35,990 NEW FocUs 2�0 Zetec auto, choice of colour – red or silver� Save $7,355 ��$31,990 10 FalcoN FG XR6, only 12,600Kms, painted sensation� Big savings ��$36,990 10 Fiesta 1�6 Zetec manual, 1 owner 28,000km, painted squeeze��$21,490 09 FocUs 2�0 auto, 1 owner, 47,000km, painted kelp green �� $19,990 08 hyUNdi saNta Fe Elite 2�2 diesel, 7 seater, leather, 1 owner, 79,000km, new tyres, painted burgundy� �� $37,990 08 FocUs 2�0 auto, 1 owner, 53,000km, painted kelp green �� $18,990 07 territory Ghia AWD SY, 7 seater, 1 owner, towbar, roof rack etc ��$32,500 07 territory TX AWD auto, 6 speed, 1 owner, 91,000km, painted flare ��$26,990 07 (Dec) MoNdeo 2�3 Zetec auto, 1 very good owner, 65,000km, very nice in panther black ��$23,990 07 FalcoN BFII XR6 auto, 6 speed, 2 owners, 95,000km, painted bionic blue �� $19,490 07 FocUs 2�0 manual, 1 owner, 80,000km, our courtesy car, all our customers rave about it, painted ocean blue��$15,990 06 FalcoN BF FPV GT 5�4litre V8, 290KW, 81,000km, absolutely awesome condition, “A must see” ��$35,990 06 FocUs 2�0 manual� Extremely tidy �� oNly $11,490 03 FalcoN XR6� BA� Painted mercury silver� 3 local owners ��$12,990 03 MaZda FaMilia hatch 1�5 auto, absolutely immaculate�� $12,250 02 FairMoNt AU111 Ghia V8, these are hard to find, painted white, leather trim �� $9,990 02 holdeN vectra 2�2 GL Wagon, manual ��$7,490 99 laser 1�8 GLXi auto hatchback, very tidy, only 123,000km �� $8,990 99 NissaN wiNgroad 1�5 manual wagon, cars in this condition are hard to find�� $4,990 96 daewoo Espero 2�0 manual� Genuine 61,600km nice in burgundy �� $5,990 92 MitsUbishi Exceed 2�5 diesel 7 seater, ideal for beach or family� New WOF �� $4,990

Light Commercials

NEW raNger 4/4 crewcab flatdeck, complete with towbar��$41,495 10 raNger Wildtrack 4WD, auto, 3�0TD, 1 owner, 64,100km, great value at ��$39,990 09 raNger 3�0TD XLT 4WD tuffdeck, towbar, tonneau cover��$34,990 08 raNger 3�0XL 4x4 single cab, flatdeck, only 46,700km, towbar� these are hard to find ��$29,490 07 raNger 4/4 crewcab 3�0TD auto 70,700km, sports bar, towbar, alloy running bds, reverse sensors� v/g condition��$32,490 06 coUrier 2�5TD, single cab, 2WD, flatdeck, 1 owner, tidy ��$14,250 99 coUrier 4/4, 2�5TD, XL crewcab SVP� These are very hard to find ��$14,990

Ring us today. Finance subject to credit approval.

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54 Normanby Street DARGAVILLE P 09 439 7315 F 09 439 5961 dargavilleford.co.nz Lindsay 09 439 7152 or 027 499 1516 Jonathan 09 439 5273 or 021 100 1048

NOVEMBER 2 - 2011

November 2011 Highlights ALONG FOR THE RIDE New Series Premiere - Tuesday November 8 at 9.30pm Along for the Ride follows expert show-jumpers across Canada as they battle to win the prestigious Kubota Cup. Starting with the first Grand Prix Qualifier for Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series which begins the odyssey across the nation and culminating in the exciting National Finals which are set amidst the glamour and clamor of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. It’s not only Grand Prix riders who overcome career changing injury and ALONG FOR THE RIDE also shares the story of two horses who overcome visual impairment while maintaining successful show jumping careers. Hear stories straight from the horses mouth and go behind the scenes with the riders, their horses and learn what it really means to be a competitive rider in Canada. (Repeat Schedule Available)

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 2 Nov 06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:30 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:30 00:30 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 05:00

Landline Hell On Hooves Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk Country99 TV News & Weather ASB Rural Innovation Week FEI Equestrian World 2011 Race Country HSBC FEI Classics 2011 National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk ASB Rural Innovation Week Country99 TV News & Weather Ag PhD Farming Sunday The Cowboys’ Kitchen Spruce Meadows 2011 The Beef & Lamb Glammies NZ National Agricultural Fieldays Exhibitors NZ National Agricultual Fieldays Event Highlights Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Money Talks ASB Rural Innovation Week TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championship Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Garden Rambles America’s Heartland National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Your Beautiful Garden Garden Rambles Race Country

05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

ThurSDAY 3 Nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 Money Talks 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 ASB Rural Innovation Week 09:30 Golden Shears 11:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship 12:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 12:30 Money Talks 13:00 ASB Rural Innovation Week 13:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 14:00 Landline 15:00 Barbecue University 15:30 FEI Equestrian World 2011 16:00 DNA Technology Changing The Face Of NZ Sheep Farming 16:30 Pro Bull 2010 17:30 NZ National Agricultural Fieldays Exhibitors 18:00 NZ National Agricultual Fieldays Event Highlights 18:30 Landline 19:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 Tower Sector Report 21:00 ASB Rural Innovation Week 21:30 Classic Tractor Fever 22:00 Landline 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Gardening Australia 00:00 Cheese Slices 00:30 Your Beautiful Garden 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Landline 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship

03:30 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

Gardening Australia Cheese Slices Your Beautiful Garden FEI Equestrian World 2011 National Tractor Pulling Championship

FriDAY 4 Nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 Ag PhD 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 ASB Rural Innovation Week 09:30 FEI Equestrian World 2011 10:00 Pro Bull 2010 11:00 Landline 12:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 12:30 Ag PhD 13:00 ASB Rural Innovation Week 13:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 14:00 Dog-a-thon’ - TUX South Island Dog Trial Championships 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 Straight Talk 21:00 ASB Rural Innovation Week 21:30 Under The Spell Of Horses 22:30 Hell On Hooves 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Classic Tractor Fever 00:00 America’s Heartland 00:30 Ag PhD 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Landline 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 Landline 04:30 Ag PhD 05:00 Farming Sunday 05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

SATurDAY 5 Nov 06:00 Pro Bull 2010 07:00 FEI Equestrian World 2011 07:30 Kihikihi International Horse Trials 2 Star 08:00 Under The Spell Of Horses 09:00 Race Country 09:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 10:00 ASB Rural Innovation Week 10:30 ASB Rural Innovation Week 11:00 ASB Rural Innovation Week 11:30 ASB Rural Innovation Week 12:00 TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championship 12:30 Outdoors With Geoff Thomas 13:00 Race Country 13:30 FEI Equestrian World 2011 14:00 Under The Spell Of Horses 15:00 Spruce Meadows 2011 Suncor Cup 16:00 Tower Sector Report 16:30 America’s Heartland 17:00 Ag PhD 17:30 Straight Talk 18:00 Outdoors With Geoff Thomas 18:30 Outdoors With Geoff Thomas 19:00 TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championship 19:30 The Week In Agri-Business 20:00 Inside Music Row 20:30 TruCountry 21:00 The Marty Stuart Show 21:30 Cumberland Highlanders 22:00 America’s Heartland 22:30 Under The Spell Of Horses 23:30 FEI Equestrian World 2011 00:00 Pro Bull 2010 01:00 FEI Nations Cup 2011 02:00 Spruce Meadows 2011 03:00 Under The Spell Of Horses 04:00 Tower Sector Report 04:30 Money Talks 05:00 Ag PhD 05:30 Straight Talk

SATurDAY 6 Nov 06:00 Pro Bull 2011

COUNTRY99TV IS YOUR RURAL NETWORK

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Wed 2 Nov - Tues 8 Nov

FEI Nations Cup 2011 Race Country FEI Equestrian World 2011 Farming Sunday Straight Talk Money Talks Tower Sector Report The Week In Agri-Business TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championship Spruce Meadows 2011 HSBC FEI Classics 2011 Race Country FEI Equestrian World 2011 Under The Spell Of Horses America’s Heartland Straight Talk Farming Sunday Tower Sector Report Pro Bull 2011 The Week In Agri-Business Farming Sunday Classic Tractor Fever The Marty Stuart Show Inside Music Row TruCountry FEI Equestrian World 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Under The Spell Of Horses Pro Bull 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Race Country FEI Equestrian World 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 FEI Nations Cup 2011 Money Talks Straight Talk Tower Sector Report Ag PhD

MoNDAY 7 Nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 The Week In Agri-Business 08:00 Farming Sunday 08:30 The Week In Agri-Business 09:00 Your Beautiful Garden 09:30 Gardening Australia

10:00 Smart Gardening 10:30 Garden Rambles 11:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship 12:00 The Week In Agri-Business 12:30 Farming Sunday 13:00 Money Talks 13:30 The Week In Agri-Business 14:00 Straight Talk 14:30 Ag PhD 15:00 Farming Sunday 15:30 Under The Spell Of Horses 16:30 Gardening Australia 17:00 Smart Gardening 17:30 HSBC FEI Classics 2011 18:30 Landline 19:30 America’s Heartland 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 TOWER Sector Report 21:00 TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships 21:30 Hell On Hooves 22:00 Landline 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Your Beautiful Garden 00:00 Gardening Australia 00:30 Smart Gardening 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Landline 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 Your Beautiful Garden 04:00 Gardening Australia 04:30 Smart Gardening 05:00 Kihikihi International Horse Trials 2 Star 201 05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

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TuESDAY 8 Nov

03:30 04:00 04:30 05:30

06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather

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NOVEMBER 2 - 2011

Kaipara Service Directory AFFCO LIVESTOCK

D.E.S.

Terry North

DAIRY EFFLUENT SYSTEMS

Our Systems • Low application rates • Low capital costs • Low labour input • Lower risk of compliance failure • Auto rain shut off • Auto low pressure shut off

Phone 09 439 5902

Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

CALL US NOW 0800 337 978 website: www.desystems.co.nz email: desystems@xtra.co.nz

Greg Newman Ph 09 439 0853 Mobile 027 258 9931 Email newman.horne@igrin.co.nz

Landscape Services & Sculpture on Commission

Mike Collins dragon’s eye photography

C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

relax revise renew

• Engagement Portraits • Weddings • Family Portraits

email: www.esthetica.co.nz phone: 09

Ph 021 22 33 470

8 Portland Street Dargaville

nzphotography@live.com www.dragonseye.co.nz

Floor Sanding Greg Brownie

Locally owned and operated • Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

439 6880

• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

Quality workmanship guaranteed Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

Les Sweeney Builders • New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions

Les Ph: 0274 972 929 A/H: 09 439 7524

Conditions apply

Specialists in Skin Health Skin Rejuvenation Permanent Hair Reduction Anti-aging Treatments All aspects of beauty therapy

HAMMONDS Lawyers

Ph 09 431 8545 After hours 09 431 8547

Your Vision on Paper

Plans 4 U

Architectural Design & Draughting Services Email: gjsmith@ihug.co.nz Phone: Grant Smith (LBP-D2) 09 433 9774 or 021 433 462  Mobile Engineering  Repairs and Maintenance cow sheds, farm machinery  Fabrication  I come to you, or you come to my workshop

Ring Vaughn Mooney

021 488 667 a/h 09 4318155

Lo caL D e a Le rs fo r:

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

The local law firm committed to you and your community

The team at Hammonds provide the highest quality legal service and advice in all areas of law and business

Phone us, we’re here to help

PHONE 09 439 7099

Hokianga Rd, Dargaville • Email hammonds.law@xtra.co.nz

Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172 E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

For your

• Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation

Lyn’s Creations

s d e e n l a t den

Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small

www.lumino.co.nz

Phone Lyn

30 Hokianga Road • Dargaville • Ph: 09 439 8170 email: hokianga road@lumino.co.nz

09 439 0751 Make Your Life easier! use our services now!

Maungaturoto Autopainters (McCook Ltd) For all your paint and panel repairs

31 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available

Established over 60 years your local funeral director Male and Female staff available to discuss all funeral arrangements Pre-paid and pre-arranged funeral options

FREECALL 0800 66 77 47 199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747

• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop • General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering • Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance • 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake • de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator® • Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear

Newman Engineering (2004) LTD Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville www.newmanengineering.co.nz

MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP

102 Jervois street, rD2, Dargaville  09 439 6123 •  09 439 6124 FreePHoNe 0800 326 123  www.plumbingandheat.co.nz

• Plumbing • gasfitting • Roofing • DRainage • seweR systems • sePtic tanks • gas/wooD fiRes • wateR tanks • PumPs • sPouting • bathRoomwaRe • gas califonts • gas aPPliances • solaR hot wateR heating • PiPes anD fittings

Craftsmen Plumbers, Gasfitters, Drainlayers

UILDINGS SKYLINE B SERVICING THE KAIPARA AREA CONCRETE • Driveways – Footpaths • Cowsheds & Wintering Pads • Commercial & Domestic Floors • Colour Imprinting John Vuletich: • Colour Overlay 0274 972 116

VULETICH CONSTRUCTION LTD

Building & Civil Engineering Contractors 14 Normanby Street Ph 09 439 4700

SKYLINE BUILDINGS • Cottages • Sleepouts • Garages • Carports • Garden Sheds Your Kaipara Representative Robyn Webb: 0274 395 866

Member of the NZ Master Concrete Placers Association

WindoW & door ServiceS WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

Supply, InStallatIon tallat on & Serv ServIcIng ng

Glass Replacement - Insurance • Catdoors • Security Doors & Grills • Insect Doors & Windows • Interior Sliding / Wardrobe Doors • Locks, Stays Catches • Replacement Windows & Doors

WINDOW & DOOR 32 gladstone ladstone St, Dargaville SERVICES Mob 027 275 0918, ph/Fax h/Fax 09 439 6458

NOVEMBER 2 - 2011

B.R. Vincent under new management B.R. Vincent has been a byword for the best automotive services in Dargaville for many years, and now the popular workshop is under new management. New owner and chief technician Dave Goodland brings over 36 years of automotive experience to his new business, guaranteeing that ‘if it’s got wheels, he can ﬁx it’ — and all for a very reasonable price. B.R. Vincent are dedicated to bringing you a better motoring experience, and to this end they are fully MTA approved and assured, with all the tools and expertise to take care of any knocks, rattles, bumps, scrapes, dings and mechanical mishaps the road can throw at you. Along with automotive technician Rannon and accounts manager Liz, Dave welcomes both old customers and new to pay him a visit, for old-fashioned service and a quick turnaround time to keep you moving. Bring your car in for a service before those long holiday road trips, and enjoy hassle free driving with B.R. Vincent.

BR Vincent LTD

under neW MAnAgeMenT sAMe greAT service!

WOF Cars and Trailers Service and repair moSt makeS and modelS M.T.A Assured DeDicateD to better motoring 52 Beach Road, Dargaville. Ph: 09 439 6395

Cut your hot water bill by up to 75% — Instantly!

With power prices on the rise there’s never been a better time to consider that most bountiful of free resources — the limitless free energy of the sun! Solar power, once seen as an ‘alternative’ energy source, has beneﬁted from recent advances in technology to become a must-have technology for home buyers prudently looking to future energy savings. And there is no aspect of your home’s energy usage which beneﬁts more from this smart new ‘solar revolution’ than hot water heating. Old fashioned electric water heaters can account for up to a third of your entire power bill — a hefty portion of your monthly expenditure. But outside, the roof of your house is exposed to hundreds of thousands of kilowatts of solar energy. The solution — a modern solar hot water system from Dargaville’s Plumbing and Heating Centre from as little as $5082. A slimline set of solar collectors aligned to catch the rooftop sun can provide a steady stream of hot water to your existing cylinder — in many cases there is no need to replace it. Cold water from the mains is circulated through the solar panels or tubes and returns to the insulated cylinder to build up a supply of hot water with no electricity wasted, meaning that there’s always enough to go round! Even at night or during stormy weather your back-up systems (electric, gas, or even a wetback stove) need not work as hard, slashing your energy costs. The proof is in the maths — a home with a $200 monthly power bill can expect savings of around $60 per month or a staggering $720 per year just by going solar.* And even more logically, many modern

solar systems (Plumbing and Heating’s Nova system, for example) pay for themselves through savings in a few short years, with a lifespan of decades. Now standard across Europe, solar hot water heating is the new big initiative for Kiwi homes, helped along by a generous subsidy from the EECA program — up to $1500, as Plumbing and Heating are fully EECA registered and approved suppliers. When you look at the facts and ﬁgures, it simply makes better sense to switch to the free, plentiful resource of sunlight rather than relying on costly electricity. If you are curious about your solar options, or want to talk to the local experts in this ﬁeld then stop in at Plumbing and Heating and let’s get started! For the environment — as well as your bank balance — solar hot water heating really is the brighter choice!

See Pluming and Heating advertisment on the back page of this edition. * Based on the installation of a Nova solar Hot Water Heating system in an average NZ home

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

For Sale

Work Wanted

RELOCATABLE HOME Brand new, 3 double bedrooms, fully decorated, sundeck included. For details please phone 027 477 5340 or 09 431 6964. $99,000 +GST.

CUSTOM MADE curtains, drapes, nets, tracks, rods, sunscreens, venetians and verticals available at Tiletex Ltd, 66A Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4455. www.tiletex.co.nz.

TILES, TILES, Tiles. Best range, best prices, best installation. Tiletex Ltd, 66A Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4455. www.tiletex.co.nz.

DOG GROOMING, clipping and bathing. Lifetime of experience. Reasonable rates. At Mangawhai. Phone Michelle. 09 431 5048 OR 021 242 4103.

SELENIUM GARDEN fertiliser. Helps prevent cancer. Instructions included. Text Lance on 022 083 5808.

SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blasters. Phone 09 439 6330.

½ PRICE Beds — Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243.Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. OVERALLS: USED from $10.00ea. Ideal for farm and kumara work. Apparelmaster Kaipara, 106 Victoria St, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 7139.

Got2Go Got2Go Plants compostPlants bright leaf ™

AT Duck Creek Garden Centre, Dargaville 09 439 8386 & Wellsford Garden Centre “Growing Goodness”

Landscaping Hedgeing Shelter

Wholesale Prices $1.00 – $6.00 Specials 50c

SUNCATCHERS, PENDULUMS, Crystals and Gifts. Thursday only 10.30am — 2.00pm 79 Gordon St, Dargaville. Ph 09 439 5358.

Bathroom Design, fixtures & CeramiC tiles Plumbing & Heating Centre can help you design a bathroom that suits your needs and budget, supply bathroom fixtures and take care of installation & plumbing. For a free onsite consultation

 0800 326 123 Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

House for Rent 3 BEDROOM + study & 1 car garage. New Kitchen & bathroom, river view, quiet street. Long term, Dargaville, $250 per week. Phone Heather 09 627 9170. 3 BEDROOM, 2 car garage in Ruawai $180 per week. Phone 09 439 2577.

55 West Coast Rd

5 BEDROOM, 2 car garage in Ruawai. $250 per week Phone 09 439 2577.

09 439 5556

COTTAGE 2 BEDROOMS, car shed, amazing river views in Te Kopuru, quiet street, completely renovated, phone 09 439 7018.

Te Kopuru

Open 9am–4pm

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

Work Wanted

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Nick Evans MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief

09 439 2620 021 185 4856

• Siteworks • Hedge Removal • Metalling • Drainage • Pole Holes

Ph Bernie 09 439 6785

GAS FITTERS Certified gas fitters available for all your gas installations and maintenance requirements. Service agents for Bosch & Rinnai Califonts. 102 Jervois St, Dargaville

Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply)

All Beef hung for two weeks Bookings are essential

Salamis now available Over 25 years experience • Return deliveries by arrangement For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette Ph 09 439 2020 • 021 401 934 Ah/Fax 09 439 2910 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Req Flex

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Closing date for classified advertising for the Day Month 2011 edition is 10am, Monday Day Month 2011. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Plumbing and Heating Centre 0800 326 123

Livestock EWES WITH lambs for sale. Phone 439 7018.

Nurseries and Plants QUALITY NATIVE PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd, wholesale plant nursery open to the public on Saturday’s 10am-4pm and at other times by prior arrangement. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Prices start at just $2.50 plus GST with great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

NOVEMBER 2 - 2011

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the Day Month 2011 edition is 10am, Monday Day Month 2011. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Property Maintenance

Public Notices

ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & repairs • Kitchen/bathroom fitouts • Flooring repairs • Decks • Waterblasting • Windows & latches • Plus much more. 10% discount for senior citizens. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL Budgeting Service. To make a booking call 09 439 8592. We also offer a complete money management service if required.

OFFAL HOLES 750 dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. TANK WATER Testing. High quality testing for T and E-coli in your tank or bore water. Printed clear lab results provided with recommendations. Phone TWT 09 422 9345. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed Ph Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Beekeeper Wanted BEEKEEPER WITH hives for farm location. Waiotira area. Ph 09 432 9541.

Health NATURAL HEALER, massage and new age counsellor. By appointment only. Phone Raewyn 09 439 5358.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE educating you. Kaipara Budgeting Service, 58 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Please Telephone 09 946 5440 (free local call) for an appointment!

A meeting of the Bereavement Support Group will be held on Monday 7 November 2011 In the conference room at Community Health, Dargaville Hospital From 10am till 12noon Our very own naturopath, Jeni Gorrie, will inspire us with “Thyme for you — Natural Therapies” This is a confidential, informal group that shares experiences and supports each other. NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME Enquiries phone Gina 09 439 3330 ext 6716

Wanted to Buy CAR TRAILERS Any Condition. Phone 09 439 8221 Evenings.

Situations Vacant SOUTHERN RUGBY Club: Applications invited for Senior Coach. Apply in writing to PO Box 94, Te Kopuru by Wednesday November 16.

Experienced Travel Consultant Required for small busy office. Flexible (20/30) hours per week. Please apply giving details of experience and references etc in writing to:

DARGAVILLE RACES

friday 11th november 2011

NINE RACES FIRST RACE APPROX NOON LADIES FASHION IN THE FIELDS SPONSORED BY POLWARTH DESIGN Be early as this event will be held after our 4th race

Vacancy PO Box 51 Dargaville 0340 Garage Sale GARAGE SALE — TOYS ONLY. 6458 SH12 Turiwiri. Saturday Nov 5, 8.00am — all day.

DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

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RUAWAI JMB RUGBY WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16TH AT 7PM VENUE: RUAWAI COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB ALL WELCOME Are you 12 – 18 years? Come along Monday Evenings 7–9pm to the Dargaville Aero Club, Hoanga Road and see if

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Kaipara Community Health Trust KCHT Public Annual General Meeting Tuesday 22 November 2011, 7.30 pm Lifestyler House 107 River Road Dargaville Enquiries phone D Evans 439 5050 All Welcome

The Board of Trustees and Principal of Dargaville High School extend a cordial invitation to you to attend our annual Senior Prizegiving Ceremony to be held in the School Hall on Tuesday, 8th November 2011, commencing at 9.45am. Could visitors please be seated by 9.30am. The Ceremony will be split into two between 11.30 and 12.45pm. Sporting and Academic Dux awards will be presented at the end of the Prizegiving Ceremony. There will be a morning tea in the Staffroom between the two sessions. Our guest speaker will be Mr Nick Tuitasi, who has previously worked with New Zealand Police for 22years specialising in Crime Prevention and working with ‘Families at Risk’ and is now with the Ministry of Social Development managing the Pacific Youth Development Strategy. Mr Tuitasi will be speaking in the second session.

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