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Council joins water rebellion  by Andy Bryenton

After a spirited and multi-faceted debate in council chambers last week, the Kaipara District Council has voted by a split decision to join in with other councils opposing the Three Waters mandate.

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Mayor Dr Jason Smith cast the deciding vote, committing the KDC to a path of resistance. This decision will see the KDC participate in a media and lobbying campaign alongside a large number of other nationwide civic authorities. It came just hours after Auckland Council voted unanimously to reject the Three Waters ownership model and consult with their ratepayers on how to proceed. Mayor Smith was concise in his appraisal of the government’s Three Waters legislation. “I see the entire thing as wretched. It’s a hot mess,” Dr Smith said. He noted the councils behind the anti-mandate campaign are motivated as much by a lack of democratic process and the absence of choice as by infrastructural factors. “This is a very loaded issue for our council, and for every council in New Zealand,” said Councillor Peter Wethey. “It’s about democracy as much as it is about Three Waters.” Opposition to signing a memorandum of understanding and paying $5,000 to opt-in to the campaign against Three Waters centred on the lack of a concrete alternative, should the campaign succeed and abolish the forthcoming legislation. That, and the possible political motives behind the campaign’s organisation, saw fully half of Kaipara’s elected representatives to abstain from participation, voting against the proposal. Concerns were also raised that joining the ‘rebel’ councils in their campaign could

 Troubled waters — the Kaipara District Council debated long and hard about whether to join the chorus of official opposition to the government’s Three Waters legislation

undermine the position of Mayor Smith as the sole Northland civic representative on the committee of Entity A. This proposed monolithic authority would administer all water services north of the Waikato under Three Waters. However, the argument for joining the voice of opposition won out, with councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock opining that the Three Waters mandate breaches not only the second article of the Treaty of Waitangi, but also the Local Government Act.

This opposition Three Waters group is separate from a legal challenge to the mandated legislation, launched by a group of council entities in mid-November. Whangārei District Council, South Canterbury’s Timaru District Council, and Waimakariri District Council filed an application in court against Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Secretary for Internal Affairs Paul James, seeking a legal judgement over the meaning of the term ‘ownership’ in relation to the Three Waters legislation. 

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 Kevin Friedrich, his fellow performers and the staff of the Dargaville Museum regret to inform the public that his annual Christmas concert has been cancelled. Museum management advised the December 3 implementation of restrictions associated with the new traffic light system, as it pertains to both the audience and the 40-plus strong cast of performers and technicians, will sadly preclude the holding of the concert. Kevin himself offers his heartfelt thanks to all the musicians for all their work in preparing for the show and the community for supporting the event, which sold out in just over a week.

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A makeover for Dargaville

Roading extended by $28.5 million

 by Andy Bryenton

The Dargaville Community Development Board is embarking on a year-long programme to spruce up the image of the riverside town, promoting civic pride.

The Northland Transport Alliance has received a positive report from the Kaipara District Council, which has voted to continue the incumbent roading provider’s contract for a further two years.

 Lorraine Davidson and Sue Curtis of the Dargaville Community Development Board outline their vision for a civic makeover

At a pair of invitational meetings, Sue Curtis and Lorraine Davidson of the DCDB presented the case for a civic makeover to business people and representatives of other community groups, outlining a bold plan to revitalise Dargaville’s image. The scheme will come to fruition just as the Kaihu Valley Rail Trail is completed. “We’re engaging with business and building owners, individuals and groups who may want to volunteer, and exploring avenues of funding,” said Ms Davidson. At the core of the programme is the concept of beautifying the buildings of Dargaville’s main street. A colour palette is being designed, and preferred suppliers have come on board to offer discounted paint and materials. Clever concepts such

as painting multiple facades under the auspices of a single traffic management plan will create economies of scale for the initiative. “We want those colours to be attractive and applicable to our town, its history and its position on the river,” said Lorraine Davidson. “We will be working closely with colour specialists and designers to develop this.” Other ideas for civic pride and beautification include mural art, new signage leading into town, and the lighting of Dargaville’s ‘harbour bridge’ across the Northern Wairoa. A slogan is being sought, with a prize for the best idea, and other awards will be forthcoming for those who pitch in and make a change to the main street. 

“This is a very important moment, with this decision,” said Mayor Jason Smith. “The Kaipara District Council is to a great extent a roading organisation, and this contract represents approximately half of what the council does.” It proved to be no exaggeration, as the extension to the roading contract, which will see further upkeep and  An extension to the Kaipara District Council’s roading contract will allow the continuation of works that are remediation work added steadily increasing road quality across the network the to the calendar for two council administrates more years, is worth $28.5 million. The figure brings the total cost “This council has set out to be a trusted of the five-year roading contract to council. The report we have seen here is an evidence base that we have done what $91,045,000, excluding GST. Mayor Smith said that trust was we have said we are going to do.” Councillor Peter Wethey suggested that at the core of his decision-making process in awarding the extension. it would be a prudent idea to study other He and other councillors agreed the civic authorities’ benchmarking of roading report on the NTA’s progress, and that success and their key performance of subcontracted roading engineers indicators to ensure future contract and maintenance companies, showed renewals of this nature were based on the best available data.  that the job was getting done.

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Paparoa plan wastewater future

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 by Andy Bryenton

 by Paul Campbell

Paparoa citizens gave their feedback on the town’s ailing, failing wastewater systems earlier this year, attempting to find an answer to pollution problems and systemic inefficiencies.

The North Kaipara Volunteer Coastguard has made a quantum leap forward in its patrol and rescue ability with the arrival of its new high-spec vessel, Tinopai Rescue, which will extend its patrol range to the west coastal ocean.

When the Kaipara District Council did not have the immediate resources allocated to address concerns, the Progressive Paparoa Wastewater Group (PPWG) was founded. Foundation North came through with funding to engage consultant Laurel Belworthy and investigate a path forward. Ms Belworthy’s report was presented to the KDC last week, with strong community support  While Paparoa locals have a roadmap toward modernised plumbing and wastewater, but call on council to work for a swift solution, backed up by with them for a solution survey numbers. These reveal that 72.5% of the Paparoa corridor over the next 20 years, what community understand the problem is provision is being made to provide wastewater and sewage contaminating renewed or repaired infrastructure to the waterways due to old, ineffective or heartland communities?” non-compliant systems. Seventy-three per Three core points stand out from cent think the council should encompass this community engagement. Paparoa all, or part of a whole community solution, citizens want residential property while only 19% believe these problems owners to work with the council to should be resolved by individuals alone. resolve current issues on a case by case “For many, paying rates equates to basis. They want commercial property council holding an obligation to work owners to work together on a business with them to solve the problem equitably,” district-specific, collective long-term noted Ms Belworthy. solution. Finally, they want developers “If huge infrastructure is being to contribute to a targeted wastewater invested in the eastern growth future-proofing fund. 

The new craft, which arrived at Tinopai last Saturday, is one of 26 high-spec craft that were first used as chase boats at this year’s America’s Cup. “It is awesome to have the new craft that will replace Manaia, our older vessel, which will continue service with a new home at Paihia,” said Coastguard North Kaipara president  Tinopai Rescue on its first Kaipara Harbour patrol Peter Flood. ”This will be the first vessel the unit will “The crew will be trained in bar own themselves. Its old vessel will be gifted crossing, and this extends our range to forward to the Nga Waka Federation.” the west coast.” The refitting of the boat from America’s Volunteer member James Foster says the wider community “dug deep to help Cup supporter to life-saver was taken care fund alterations to the boat’s new home of by the original manufacturer, Rayglass. at Tinopai, and a new tractor to get it in Vital new additions include stainless steel framework and the full suite of and out of the water.” North Kaipara is the second accessories required by a Coastguard Coastguard unit to receive its new boat rescue vessel, such as flare cameras, through the scheme, and CoastguardNZ loudhailers, flashing lights, radars and CEO Callum Gillespie says it’s cabinetry for pelican boxes, stretchers and first aid kits.  well overdue.

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Ladies to cast their lines  by Paul Campbell

After almost a year of pandemic disruption to many planned calendar events, an iconic Kaipara Harbour ladies-only fishing contest is planned for next Saturday, December 4, by the Pahi Boating and Fishing Club. “We will operate under the protocols of the time and look forward to a good gathering,” says club vice-commodore Robin Cooksey. “We will have to work around the current wharf reconstruction project, but all else will operate as normal, with the blokes assigned to act as boat drivers and bait cutters for the day, as the ladies vie for the winning snapper, kahawai or gurnard.” The club has gathered some excellent prizes and $250 for the average weight snapper, and lucky ticket number. There’s also a prize for the best-dressed fishing crew, and something for the ‘young

ladies’ section. Tickets for the event, where fishing can begin at midnight on December 4, with a weigh-in at 4pm, are available from Maungaturoto Auto Centre, Gas Paparoa and the Paparoa Hotel, as well as from the boating club on the day. Tickets are $25 for lady anglers and $10 for ‘young ladies’ age 12 and under. “It will be all fun after the weigh-in,” said Robin, “There will be an open bar, food and entertainment, live music and raffles. We are looking forward to greeting summer with some fun after many months of restrictions and cancelled plans. Right now, we are forging ahead.” 

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Mayor’s Message Kia ora, As November turns into December the pace of things quickens around the Kaipara. Many people are feeling exhausted by the year we’ve had, and that’s understandable with the Covid, the lockdown and borders separating families and friends. Everyone’s been doing their best and though some may feel weary there’s lots to celebrate here too. Recent analysis by Infometrics of the economic performance of Northland puts it among the best-performing regions in New Zealand since August’s lockdown started. Kaipara District farmers are a big part of that economic success – as essential workers they’re carrying on and continue to lift the economic wellbeing of us all. Our construction sector is also going gangbusters at present, as anyone who’s tried to get a builder will be able to confirm. These two parts of the economy in Kaipara are leading the way and deserve a shout out. Thanks for keeping calm and carrying on. Carry on is very much the theme for the period we’re in as Christmas approaches and also the new Covid ‘traffic light system’. Government’s new rules for how society will work are due to come into effect in the first week of December. And then two weeks later on 15 December the floodgates will open and the border checkpoint at Te Hana will be removed. After then Covid vaccinated people from Kaipara will be able to go south and people from the rest of New Zealand will be able to come here. We’ve had estimates that between 50,000 and 300,000 Aucklanders will come to Northland

over the summer period. Expect Kaipara to be “full” for the summer. Systems will be at peak capacity across the District. Kai Iwi Lakes Campgrounds are already fully booked, Book-A-Bach places likewise. Mangawhai’s population is expected to swell from a current estimated 2,000 people to 12,000 at New Year. Council contractors are pulling out all the stops to have the two new roundabouts and road realignment in Mangawhai Village ready for the swell crowd, as well as the shared path near the Museum. The Pahi Wharf upgrade with its new pontoon is expected to be opened officially before Christmas. We’re getting ready. In news from around the Council table, Three Waters Reforms continue to dominate thinking. I recently signed a letter joining 30 other Mayors requesting an in-person meeting with the Prime Minister to express concerns about the proposals and their pace which has left most people behind. Kaipara District Council has also agreed to join other Councils in a campaign to persuade the Government to pause and reconsider the reforms. While not all Councils have taken these decisions, Kaipara District Council is decisive here. There’s still plenty of water to go under the bridge and we’re carrying on.

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This week is a watershed for Covid-19 policy in the nation, with government eyes on the Omicron variant as more details emerge on its spread internationally from South Africa. Meanwhile, the figures in Northland at the beginning of this week stood at a total number including active and released, of 80 cases with two more cases last weekend, one in Kaitaia and linked to an existing case, and the other in Whangārei and unlinked. There were 24 cases active in home isolation, and 56 cases had been released with no cases in hospital. Wastewater testing is continuing in the region. There were 724 vaccinations given last weekend for a total of doses given in Northland at 252,768. Northland District Health Board is advising anyone with cold or flu symptoms to stay home and to have a Covid-19 test. There were 501 tests done across Northland at the end of last

week. Many of the recent cases in Northland have completed or are nearing the completion of their 10-day isolation period. The Health Navigator site hosts lots of helpful resources for people selfisolating at home with Covid-19 and includes information to help guide caring for a child at home. If you have symptoms, contact your doctor, Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or your iwi health provider. Hospitals are continuing to operate under alert level two with a revised visitor policy in place, currently screening all visitors at the hospital entrance, which may add a few extra minutes at the beginning of your visit. All visitors must wear a face mask.

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Looking back on 150 years

Emergency services alert for summer

 by Andy Bryenton

 by Paul Campbell

As Te Kopuru gets set to commemorate 150 years since the founding of its first sawmill and the birth of the township, a book tracing the heritage of one pioneering family tells a tale of resourcefulness.

The Northland Rescue Helicopter service is setting new operational records and is warning Northlanders and visitors that this summer is expected to be very busy as travel restrictions ease.

The making of Te Kopuru was the coming of the kauri mills and the boatbuilders, the timbermen and the gumdiggers. It all began 150 years ago, with BC Massey’s mill firing up for the first time and fortune seekers heading north-west to build a better life. Many stories came from the founding families who built Te Kopuru from a small milling settlement to a town larger than Dargaville at  An engaging read packed with historical photos and supporting documents, a new book on Te Kopuru family, the its height. The site of the Davidsons is out just in time for the town’s 150th region’s hospital, and a contender, at one point, for the capital clearances, sailing from Greenock on the of New Zealand following the chaos of Clyde aboard the clipper ship Zealandia. early Kororareka. They reached Mangawhai in 1874, then One such is the story of the Davidson travelled across the early Kaipara to put family. It has been compiled and published down roots in Te Kopuru. just in time for the sesquicentennial by Members of the family still call this Mary and Jill Davidson, with plenty of help locale home in the present day, making from relatives, friends, local historians a compilation of their history a fitting and long-term residents of the region. publication on the occasion of the town’s Like many Kiwi settlers, Christopher 150th birthday. and Mary Anne Davidson set sail from Copies are available locally from Chris Scotland during the years of the Highland Davidson, 027 261 5224. 

Senior Pilot Steve Couchman says he is expecting a “full-on” end to the year. “We did 1,115 flights in 2020 compared to 953 for 2019, and we have already surpassed the 2020 flight tally, so we know we are in for an even busier time in Northland if Covid restrictions ease in weeks to come,” says Mr Couchman. “Our message to Northlanders and visitors to the region is to look out for each other and be safe. All first responders and volunteers in the region work really hard to look out for our community.” Police Senior Sergeant Steve Dickson says as we head into the summer of 2021–22, Northland is preparing itself for the possibility of fewer Covid restrictions on travel and events. “If this does occur, we can expect our roads to be busy, an influx of visitors, more events to host, and more opportunities to entertain larger numbers,” says Mr Dickson. “Police want everyone to have a safe and injury-free summer, whether that’s on our roads, in our homes or in public spaces. Being responsible with alcohol,

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Academic and sporting champions

 by Andy Bryenton

Following on from our coverage of Dargaville High School’s student achievers in last week’s edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler, this week we present the top accolades handed out to students of Ruawai College at their recent prize-giving.

 Ruawai College’s academic dux of 2021 is Klaire Estore

 Proxime accessit, runner-up to the academic dux at Ruawai College, is Sacha Tunnicliffe

 Ruawai’s Lee Joynt Memorial Trophy for best male athlete was won by Baylin Connett

 The Raewyn Murphy Memorial Trophy for best female athlete at Ruawai College was this year awarded to Piper Sterling

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PROFESSIONAL HOURS Key dates for Kaipara District Council services over the holiday break Customer Service Desk opening hours Council offices are closed from noon Friday 24 December 2021 and reopen 8am Monday 10 January 2022. Our 0800 727 059 telephone number is monitored 24/7 and urgent queries will be responded to. You can also complete some services online via www.kaipara.govt.nz Rubbish Collection and Recycling Services Transfer stations are closed on statutory holidays. Open normal days/hours on nonstatutory days. Additional kerbside collection (normal collections running). West Friday - extra run out to Kai Iwi Lakes and Omamari Beach Sunday - extra run to Kai Iwi Lakes and Omamari Beach East Thursday - extra collection of both waste and recycling in Mangawhai Friday - extra collection for Tinopai and Pahi Building Inspections The last day for building inspection bookings is 10am Friday 24 December. Inspections will recommence on Monday 10 January 2022. Building Consents The processing clock stops on building consents on Monday 20 December 2021 and restarts Monday 10 January 2022. Resource Consents Resource consents processing stops on Friday 17 December 2021 and restarts Monday 10 January 2022 Animal Management Officers/Noise Control Will undertake and answer all Priority One calls and responses over the break. Library Dargaville library will close at 5pm Friday 24 December, and reopen Monday 10 January at 9.30am. LIMs We will endeavour to issue any LIMs received before Friday 10 December 2021 prior to the processing clock stopping on 20 December 2021. LIMs will restart from Monday 10 January 2022. LGOIMAs LGOIMA processing stops on Monday 20 December 2021, and restarts Monday 10 January 2022 Alcohol Licensing No applications will be processed between Monday 20 December 2020 and Monday 10 January 2022. A reminder there is a public liquor ban in effect in Mangawhai from 8.30pm Wednesday 22 December through to 7am Thursday 13 January 2022

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 by Andy Bryenton

Two picnic lunches in the past two weeks have brought together families who homeschool their children in the west Kaipara, centred on Dargaville.

A new upcycled furniture and boutique gift store in Dargaville’s main street is a labour of love for a couple who have returned to the area after a sojourn in the deep south.

The events were informal but timely, coming in ahead of plans for a successful 2022 academic year for parents who, for a wide range of reasons, choose to serve as educators too. On November 18 and November 25, these people and their families met to share some encouragement,  Homeschool families gather together to support each other and encourage those looking to join them in 2022 mutual support, and tips from a tumultuous 2021. extracurricular activities, such as art, Parents attending the November 18 sports and outdoor education. lunch were unanimous in their support Support was vocal and apparent for for homeschooling, saying it has been those seeking to get into homeschooling an easier path than they may have in 2022 but wondering about the anticipated. That self-confidence is the process of exemption from government key to a successful learning relationship education and how to build an engaging, with one’s own children. meaningful curriculum. Resources online The reasons local people homeschool have changed the game in recent years. are varied. It ranged from geographic A useful portal for those approaching isolation on far-flung farms to a desire the concept of homeschooling is now to ensure one-on-one learning time or to available via the Kaipara Homeschool teach at a pace matching their children’s Group’s Facebook page or by calling abilities across multiple subjects. supportive local homeschool principal Many families present join together for Todd Roughton on 09 439 5626. 

Farmers, creative artists, confectioners and decor designers Ann and Larry Johnstone, have a combined three decades of experience behind them in businesses as varied as hospitality, retail and farming. For many years they were the people behind Tangiteroria’s popular fudge factory, a cafe and confectioners that thrived in the picturesque back country of the Northern Wairoa. After journeying south to  Returning after 15 years in the far south, Ann and Larry Johnstone are sharing their creative passion with neighbours live and work in Dunedin for old and new 15 years, the couple has returned to the warmer and sunnier “There were many challenges and climes of their old home, establishing lessons learned on this journey,” they a new store in Dargaville called Notionz. both agreed. They note that it has taken Ann says she brings creative vision to exactly a year to refurbish their Victoria the project, with her love of discovering Street premises and fill it with interesting quirky decor pieces and enhancing wares, many of which would otherwise vintage items using decoupage, paint, have been scrapped. texture and mouldings. Larry is the self“By adding paint, paper and hardware, confessed handyman who has helped we rebirth an item,” says Ann. “All our transform the space, once a discount furniture that we upcycle are unique store, into a vibrant new addition to the pieces that are not mass-produced. You will be the owner of an original artwork.”  main street.

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A plan for arts and culture

Kiwi habitat downgrade a map mistake

 by Andy Bryenton

Representatives of the west Kaipara’s creative groups and industries met to have their say on a new, decade-long arts, culture and heritage plan last week, hosted by Creative Northland.

An environmental crisis has been resolved as a simple clerical error, to the relief of Brynderwyn locals and their elected councillors.

The Kaipara District Council is currently formulating an arts, culture and heritage strategy. Hinurewa te Hau and a team from Creative Northland hosted artists and creative group representatives at Dargaville’s Lighthouse Function Centre for the mid-morning discussion and workshop. “The Creative Communities Scheme is the mainstream of funding for arts and culture in Kaipara, and during the  Creative voices heard — local arts, culture and heritage Covid-19 lockdown. Creative representatives had their say on a new 10-year strategy Communities has supported the local council to develop an arts and Kumarani, Dargaville Little Theatre, the culture strategy,” said Ms te Hau. “It’s Dargaville Community Development about putting culture at the forefront of Board and many others. what the local government does.” Ideas, such as more civic art, easier After introducing the 10-year plan, access to microgrants, a collective ideas were workshopped with a timeline art space, free tuition and more, were of significant local creative events, discussed. These will be collated and concepts for future growth, an analysis used to form the framework for further of the threats the artistic and cultural discussion, forging a partnership community face, alongside the strengths between Creative Northland, the KDC they bring to society. Input was sought and and local artists to benefit all. A draft gained from locals representing Circus plan is expected by March 2022. 

Last September, east Kaipara resident Martina Tschirky began a petition. She gathered the signatures of hundreds of concerned locals, all of whom feared that the Brynderwyn forest would be stripped of its status as an outstanding natural area. Such areas enjoy environmental protections by statute. “We urge the council to  Kiwi conservationists are relieved that the forested southern flank of the Brynderwyns will keep its special status after a retain this status and give it mapping error suggested otherwise earlier this year the best protection possible from inappropriate subdivision, use but a small, agriculturally developed piece and development,’’ their impassioned of land adjacent to a patch of old-growth plea to the council stated. The group’s native bush. “I’m happy to see this misunderstanding interpretation of the District Plan documents reasonably assumed the cleared up and that the public are happy worst for the kiwi habitat, native forest with the outcome,” said deputy mayor Anna Curnow at last week’s council and site of popular walking tracks. However, it has been revealed that a meeting. All parties have been reassured simple clerical error was the source of as to the continued special status of the this concern. Maps were not included Brynderwyn forest. “I’m certainly relieved,” said Councillor with discussion documents on the forthcoming KDC District Plan. The area Peter Wethey. “The maps would have discussed in the wording was not, in fact, solved everything, and we have learned the wider southern Brynderwyn forest, a lesson from that.” 

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Kaipara’s November roading report November has been a busy roading month for the Northland Transport Alliance and Kaipara District Council, across the Kaipara District. While the roads contain some moisture, but are not too wet or dry, the NTA has completed grading in Kaiwaka, Hakaru, Mangawhai, Dargaville, Te Kopuru, Mahuta, Pouto, Ruawai, Matakohe, Oruawharo and Maungaturoto. Potholes have been repaired on sealed roads in Totara St, Omamari Rd, Scottys Camp Rd, Katui Rd, Aranga Coast Rd and others in Pouto, Hakaru, Pahi, Ararua, Te Kopuru, Dargaville, Ruawai, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Donnellys Crossing, Maropiu, Mangawhai, Hakaru, Tinopai and Hukatere. On unsealed roads, potholes have been repaired in the Baylys, Tangowahine, Matakohe, Whakapirau, Maungaturoto, Ruawai, Pouto, Te Kopuru, Omamari, Dargaville, Hakaru Paparoa and Kaiwaka areas. Unsealed roads have also had pavement improvements on Golden Stairs Rd, Morgan Rd and Hood Rd, together with pavement resealing on Mt Wesley Coast Rd. Stabilising patches were laid on Rowland Rd, Arapohue Rd, Scottys Camp Rd, Waihue Rd and Omamari Rd. Tree pruning was performed on Pritchard Rd, Carters West Rd, Oruawharo Rd, Settlement Rd, King Rd and Brown Rd, together with a tree removal on Omana Rd and slip removal on Cove Rd plus Mahuta Gap Rd.

Employment opportunities for Kaiwaka locals Work to install the Kaiwaka footbridges will start in early January and continue for around seven weeks. With it comes some great employment opportunities for local contractors. Bridge It NZ, a Tauranga based company, is assembling the bridges off site and will transport them to Kaiwaka for installation. They are seeking contractors for the following aspects of work: 1. Carpenters, to construct raised boardwalks with timber handrails 2. Landscape/civil works contractors, to construct 100m of 2.5m wide aggregate track 3. Piling for the Northern and southern bridges 4. Skilled labour, preferably with carpentry experience, to assist with construction. You could contribute to this great community project and have something to tell your grandchildren. For more information please contact the project manager Kim Bevins on 027 4066 234, or email kim.bevins@bridgeitnz.co.nz

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We have recently released the Kaipara Ki Tua Climate Smart Strategic Framework and a Cross-council drought management plan. You can check both out at www.kaipara.govt.nz

Te Kopuru Domain toilets Our contractors are repositioning the Te Kopuru Domain toilets to make them for user friendly for playground visitors. Work is planned to be complete by 03 December. Please steer clear of the area during this time. A portaloo will be in place to prevent anyone being caught short.

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For updates on Council services during COVID-19 lockdowns visit www.kaipara.govt.nz/covid

Pouto Road We’re excited to see the sealing start to roll out for Phase one of the Pouto Road project – the upgrade of the northern portion running down to Ari Ari Road junction. The sealing of close to 10km of road surface is the speediest part of the job and has followed months of physical works to prepare the road – vegetation trimming, installing kerb and channel and subsoil drainage, earthworks, clearing water tables and more. We had hoped to have Phase one wrapped up by Christmas, however COVID-19 restrictions and unseasonably wet weather in recent times have delayed work. Two thirds of the seal will be completed in the next month with the final section of Phase one completed by February 2022. Phase One of Pouto Road is part of Kaipara KickStart, led by Kaipara District Council and supported by PGF funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit. We are close to finalising the detailed design for Phase two – the last ten or so kilometres running from Ari Ari Road down to Pouto Point. Whilst we do not have funding to construct Phase two, completing the detailed design means we will be prepared for opportunities to apply for funding from external partners in the future. For further information on this project and other Kaipara KickStart work at www.kaipara.govt.nz/kickstart

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Pahi Wharf Upgrade works continue, with the team is currently focusing on the abutment between the shore and wharf.

Waipoua River Road Fulton Hogan begin works to improve Waipoua River Road this week. The work involves sealing 1.5kms of the Waipoua River Road from State Highway 12 to the Waipoua Visitors Centre and traffic signal installation (completed by Currie Electrical), and is scheduled to be complete by the end of March 2022. During the works period, Waipoua River Road is closed to the public. An alternate route via Waipoua Settlement Road is available. Thanks for your patience while we undertake this work. These projects are part of Kaipara KickStart, led by Kaipara District Council and supported by PGF funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit. For more information go to www.kaipara.govt.nz/kickstart

Upcoming Council Meetings Council Briefing, Wed 01 Dec, 9.30am, Mangawhai Domain Hall, 75 Moir Street, Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Park Governance, Mon 06 Dec, 10.00am, Council Offices, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai District Plan Review Briefing, Wed 08 Dec, 9.30am, Mangawhai Domain Hall, 75 Moir Street, Mangawhai Audit Risk and Finance Committee, Thu 9 Dec, 9.30am, Online Externally-Funded Projects Committee, Thu 9 Dec, 1.30pm, Online Council Meeting, Wed 15 Dec, 9.30am, Mangawhai Domain Hall, 75 Moir Street, Mangawhai Please visit Council’s website for the most up-to-date information or call Council on 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor. Council meetings are also available via Council’s You Tube Channel.

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The year was 1921, a full two decades after New Zealand’s first-ever motor race, and a crowd had gathered on Muriwai beach, near Auckland, to watch the sport come of age. This month, 120 years ago, in Hagley Park, Christchurch, three enthusiasts of the new sport of motor touring raced a three-mile course to see which was fastest. The Brown motor quad of Mr A Lowry, the Minerva-engined Stella motor bicycle ridden by Mr A Every, or the Star Motor Company Voiturette driven by Mr Noel Oates. Oates won the race, and motorbikes dominated New Zealand motorsport for the following years, up until the post-first world war boom in automobile racing. Hence, the crowd gathered at Muriwai beach that day in 1921, 100 years ago, to witness the inaugural New Zealand Motor Cup. It would be a straight drag race along 40 kilometres  of black sand, with competitors designing and tuning their own cars. Ladies in full Georgian finery and men in suits and fedora hats watched inventor and early engine tuner Howard Nattrass blitz the beach aboard his stripped-down, lightweight Cadillac V8, with his time recorded by special equipment imported from Britain. More than 5,000 people came from all across the country to see this event, a crowd that rivalled those at rugby internationals of the day. In those early years, the sands of Muriwai were New Zealand’s version of the Bonneville salt flats in the US, hallowed ground for speed seekers.

the-art Mercedes-Benz SSK special in the New Zealand Beach Championship. The thunderous six-cylinder racer had a seven-litre block and a supercharger. It was one of the first cars designed by Ferdinand Porsche before he founded his own eponymous company. Kidston sledgehammered the opposition with one of these machines at his command. With Mercedes and Bugatti racers, Alfas and Bentleys coming in to replace the home-made stripped-down low horsepower cars of the early days, racing soon moved on track for the top auto racers, though Muriwai was still a haunt for speed seekers well into the postwar years.  Today, it would seem sacrilegious to take a million-dollar classic like this Mercedes SSK racing on the beach. In 1935, a car like this stormed down Muriwai beach to victory

Hand-made versions of Cadillacs, Talbots, Meteors and the legendary Bean 11.5-horsepower slugged it out at regular race meetings, and those low horsepower figures did not mean slow speeds. Racers stripped everything from their machines, eschewing modern ideas of safety for lightness and hence velocity. Some race cars were built with no brakes, as they could coast to a stop on the long, flat sands. Motorcycles, too, were out in force on the sands, inspiring the later, legendary exploits of two-wheeled racer Burt

Munro in the South Island. However, one of the highlights of beach racing at Muriwai came in 1935, when Lieutenant RH Kidston deployed the then state-of-

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Public Notices

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Vacancy No: AD21-133

AGM To be held via Zoom on Tuesday 7th December 2021 at 6pm. Contact Person Sussanne Green.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. To be Resumed at Level 1. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

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CARTERS Dargaville are seeking a motivated team player to join their dynamic team, As a Yardperson, you’ll be expected to provide service and support to our customers. You’ll enjoy variety and the potential to learn with your main duties including: • Unloading product deliveries on site • Assembling and loading customer orders • Processing sales documentation • Maintaining store/yard stock levels & product displays

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AGM TUESDAY 14th, DECEMBER 2021 Start at 9.00am VIA ZOOM Please contact office@hospicekaipara.org.nz for a Zoom meeting link ALL WELCOME

Kaipara District Council Proposed Temporary Road Closure

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club has made an application to have a road within Kaipara District, closed on the days and at the times set below for the purpose of a rally event. Sunday 27 February 2022 at 9:00am until 18:00pm • Arcadia Rd, Paparoa - Full length

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Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4:00pm on Monday 13 December 2021 and will be considered at the next Council meeting. Kaipara District Council.

November 30 2021

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