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An ‘instant wharf’ attempt  by Paul Campbell

With the countdown well and truly underway for Maungaturoto’s 150th anniversary celebrations November 1-3, a vital link to the event will be subject to a record-breaking effort.

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While it is back to school week for pupils across the country …

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While resource consent and all the red tape involved has been dealt with, the substantial wharf to replace the original settler’s landing on the upper reaches of the Otamatea is still a pile of building material, some miles from the riverbank. Much of the timber has been sponsored by Kaipara individuals and businesses “So with the time frame so tight we are trying something that’s probably never been done before,” says 150th chairman, Albie Paton. “An instant wharf.” The piles and decking for the wharf will be assembled off-site, and the entire structure prefabricated. “We are looking for some skilled help and tools when we assemble all the bits and pieces at Tim McGill’s Barnbuilding site on Mountain Road on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 October, and then the setting in of the piles and assembly stage at the landing site in Bickerstaffe Road on Saturday 19.” “We are asking volunteers to bring gloves and earmuffs as we are working with timber machinery, and tools and socket sets will be needed for the bolting up phase. We trust we’ll get some good help on something that has probably never been tried.” The completed wharf will be the jumping off point for a pioneer landing and parade and three days of celebration of the original Albertland settlers arriving at Maungaturoto, after they rowed up the river from Kaiwaka.

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 Albie Paton, left, and Tim McGill ponder the plans. Inset: the remains of the original wharf at Mangaturoto

“Registrations are flooding in and a year of planning and hard work for many people in the town is about to bear fruit,” said Mr Paton. “We would welcome assistance on the wharf and I can be contacted on 09 431 8148 or 0274 949 448, while Tim McGill is on 021 487 055.” 

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 Dargaville Library resembled a frontier town last week as its school holiday programme took on a Wild West theme. Acting library manager Lisa Salter says guest Gordon Gilligan dressed up as Lucky Luke and joined staff in reading stories to the children. The kids then engaged in arts and crafts, with many leaving with their own sheriff’s badge.

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 The Networkers Band rock Dargaville as part of Mental Health Awareness Week activities. Wild weather may have moved the party indoors, but turnout to hear the music and enjoy a free sausage sizzle was still strong on the day.

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Kaipara candidates’ Fun times poll results at the museum Provisional results showed Kaipara’s representative on the Northland Regional Council, Graeme Ramsey, was re-elected in the local body poll, while Kaipara Health Trust CEO, Debbie Evans, was voted onto the Northland District Health Board. All local body election results received at press time were subject to confirmation, due on Thursday, October 17. Mr Ramsey polled 1455 votes, defeating former Kaipara District councillors, Andrew Wade, 1076, Bill Guest 538, Jonathon Larsen, 314, and Transparency New Zealand candidate,  Debbie Evans Rochelle Budd with  Graeme Ramsey 292 votes. constituency, Cr Dimery the new Coastal Debbie Evans was elected ahead Central constituency, Crs Shepherd of the other Kaipara candidate, and Samuels the new Coastal North Libby Jones. constituency and Cr Sinclair will represent While Mr Ramsay was returned to Whangarei Urban. Joining Cr Sinclair the regional council, there are five as a Whangarei Urban representative new faces among the nine members, will be returning councillor John Bain. following a constituency variation. The chair of the previous council, Craig Councillors will now represent one of Brown, will return as Coastal South seven new constituencies, replacing constituency representative and also the three previous wards based on returning to council is Hokianga-Kaikohe district boundaries. representative Joe Carr. Dennis Bowman, Paul Dimery, Dover Two members of the previous council, Samuels, Bill Shepherd and David Tony Davies-Colley and Ian Walker did not Sinclair look set to be confirmed in their stand for council while former councillors posts at press time. Councillor Bowman Bronwyn Hunt and Bill Rossiter’s bids for will represent the council’s new Te Hiku re-election were unsuccessful.  Norfolk Court are pleased to advise that we have purchased a late model Toyota Hiace Van with a wheelchair hoist and includes seating for six passengers. Our other old faithful van being a Toyota Hiace with seating for seventeen passengers is utilised for our residents regular outings. In the near future Norfolk Court will be able to offer the public a continuum of care and choice in Resthome, Hospital and Dementia Care.

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While it is back to school week for pupils across the country, stories of holiday times and adventures will be swapped across a thousand playgrounds.

 A peg and scraps of cloth make something to treasure

“Memories of Kaipara holidays will be shared all over New Zealand and overseas, after a very busy time for young visitors to The Kauri Museum,” said CEO Bet Nelley. The museum is proactive over the holidays, with many young people visiting relatives in the area, some from Australia and further afield. “Wet weather meant an influx to the museum, where our holiday programme

included such things as polishing kauri gum, with the results free to take home, and pioneer arts and crafts. A typical comment we had was ‘it’s much more fun than school! “Our class making peg dolls was a huge attraction for the girls.” Museum staff also highlighted the fun, dressing in period costumes to enhance the youngsters ‘trip back in time’. 

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Businesses boost mental health facilities Another item on the wish list of the Kaipara Community Health Trust has been finally ticked off, with the “unveiling” of the refurbished mental health family conference room.

 Supporters came together to open and bless the refurbished mental health family conference room at the Dargaville Hospital

KCHT chief executive Deb Evans, says the new-look facility at the community health building in Dargaville looks a million dollars. “We had great support from so many — the Warehouse gave us a coffee table, curtains, art and other furnishings worth well over $400, the Dargaville Quilters Club donated $500, Fosters donated a lovely new three seater couch, the Northland District Health Board supplied the paint and the ANZ bank gave us a green ‘National Bank’ couch after their changeover.”

Dargaville Hospital operations manager, Jen Thomas, says the room is a vital space away from the hospital, located in the community health building, where mental health clients and their families meet with health workers. “We wanted to make it a pleasant room where clients feel comfortable in — the old room as it was provided very little of that.” Ms Evans thanked all the contributors for their generosity which said was ‘simply awesome.’

A winning computer initiative The world of online learning and skills will now be available to several Dargaville Pasifika families after 12 parents graduated from the second course of the Computers in Homes project. Organised by the Te Roroa Learning Assistance, a charitable group established in 1999 to provide literacy services to the Kaipara community, the graduates were given their refurbished computers to fur ther their children’s and their own learning. Earlier this year, manager of Te Roroa, Janet Te Rore, met with Reverend Kuli Fisi’iahu of the Wesleyan Church to see how TLA could help the Tongan community better meet their learning needs. Ms Te Rore says with increasing numbers of services asking users to send or fill out forms on line, it is essential to be computer literate. “Reverend Kuli knew that there was a need, not only to  From left: Tarati Williams and Te Roroa Learning further educational needs but Assistance administrator Stephanie Spraggon to empower the adults to learn computers too so they in turn could help the home be in an internet capable area, that a minimum of ten people each their children.” Last year, Te Torora ran the first pay $50 and complete the 20 hours CiH initiative for ten families with free tuition. Ms Te Rore says the programme is such success Ms Te Rore sought another programme from the a great way for those unable to buy a new computer and is especially programme coordinators. The free computer criteria is a school helpful for school children of aged child/children in each family, that all ages. “CiH provide refurbished computers and tuition, pay for the first 12 months of internet connection with filtering, but it also means that computers can be recycled and put to good use in the wider community.” The Gladstone Street based TLA centre offers a wide range of subjects from reading, writing, numeracy, Maori language and whanau literacy to driver’s licence and apprentice support, study skills and skills DARGAVILLE Members, friends & clubs with reciprocal for life.  RIVERSIDE visiting rights welcome

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Taniwha show their stuff at Roller Mills  by Colin Patterson

Although the Northland Taniwha has had a tough season in 2013, they could be headed for success in a decade or so, if the achievements of the province’s Roller Mills players are any guide. Northland finished runner-up in the 10-team Roller Mills (under-13) tournament held in Silverdale between September 29 and October 6. Melanie Harrison from Dargaville, who shared manager’s duties with Catherine Stewart from Ruawai, says although Nor thland lost the final 50–5 to Auckland East, making it that far equalled the union’s biggest success in the tournament which was  Jubilant Northland players with their medals at the end of the recent first played in 1925. Roller Mills tournament in Silverdale Mrs Harrison says the team played six games in seven Harrison, Lathan Hutchinson-Walters, George Fanning, days. One of the highlights was beating Romeo Kakara and Ethan Sherwood — came from Dargaville, Auckland West 10–7 in the semi-final, with all attending Dargaville Intermediate. And three of the with a try in the final minute. Northland players — including Matthew — were named in After that excitement, the final turned the tournament team. out to be an anti-climax, with Auckland Mrs Harrison says, while many of the teams struggled to East’s massive pack proving too good. cope with injuries, Northland’s superior fitness meant all 22 in “They were big.” Five of the 22 members the squad were available for all games. “We were very lucky. of the Northland team — Matthew We’ve got some hard, tough nuts in Northland.” 

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Top Mangawhai gardens on show

The best gardens in Mangawhai will go on public display early next month as part of a fundraiser for the local kindergarten and Plunket. They can be viewed as part of the Palmers Planet Mangawhai Garden Ramble to be held on the weekend of November 9 and 10. First held in 2003 this event attracts loyal participants from the local area as well as those from further afield, says organiser Philippa Muller. With the garden ramble celebrating its 10th anniversary, thanks to assistance from the Zonta group of Mangawhai, high teas will be available at the historic Tara Lodge on both afternoons. Ms Muller says gardens from 20 properties can be viewed. “The gardens are of varying size, style and age. Several gardens have special attractions including ponds, artwork and historic buildings.” Mangawhai Kindergarten head teacher Michelle Forgarty says the event is the kindergarten’s main fundraiser for the year. “Mangawhai Kindergarten is a non-profit organisation so without fundraising we would not be able to provide the children with high quality educational resources.” Plunket community services leader May Seager says the ramble raises money that helps keep crucial services going. “Without funding efforts such as this, Plunket would have a tough time keeping up with maintenance on the clinic and providing activities and services for families. Thank you for the support.” Tickets cost $15 if bought before Labour Weekend and $20 if purchased after. Children under 12 are free if they are accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at Fresh, Mangawhai; Mangawhai Books and Gifts; Jaques Superstore, Kaiwaka; Woody’s Winners, Wellsford; Hammer Hardware, Waipu; and Palmers Planet, Albany. 

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Mangawhai artists score church building  by Colin Patterson

Hi tech safety net  by Alan Wheatley

One of the more impressive units on display that drew a lot of visitors at the recent Dargaville Fire Brigade’s 100th centenary celebrations was the hi-tech command Hazmat unit.

Artists in Mangawhai will soon have a place to call home, thanks to the generosity of the local Anglican parish. The congregation has gifted its 127-year-old church building to Mangawhai Arts Inc, with the understanding it will be moved from its present location. Arts Inc spokeswoman Jeanette Vickers says the group has 100 members. But it has no venue of its own to meet and hold exhibitions. “The only time we get together is the Annual General Meeting, which we hold in the pub and the club.” Mrs Vickers says the artists were gifted the building after member Jim Wintle heard it was available and made enquiries with the church. “The next step is to get it to the Mangawhai Community Park.” She says relocating the building is expected to cost around $40,000. “We had an art auction last anniversary weekend which raised $17,000. So we’re almost half way there.”

The artists want the building to go next to Mangawhai museum. However, any relocation requires approval from Kaipara District Council, which has been consulting with the community over possible uses for the 37ha park. Mrs Vickers says a governance structure for the park will have to be established and resource consents obtained. Moving the building will be a tricky proposition. “We can’t take the roof off. But the moving company says we can get it under the power lines — though there will be just 2cm to spare.” While a moving date has yet to be scheduled, Mrs Vickers says she hopes it will be in March or April next year. There will then be a significant amount of work to connect services and upgrade the building. “It’ll need a good paint job. But we won’t be able to touch the facade because it’s a heritage building. We’ll also need to put toilets in it.”

 The HazMat command unit with the equally impressive Bronto Skylift rescue unit, capable of reaching up five stories

This $1million plus unit is only deployed at more serious fires such as the fire that destroyed Fosters department store in Dargaville in 2009, but is the most travelled unit in the fleet based at Whangarei HQ. Whangarei Senior Fire Fighter Fraser Wright said the unit is built on a Dutch DAF chassis and is essentially a one stop mobile operations centre. “We set up fairly close to the centre of the fire so we can see everything. Cameras on high, extendable antennae are deployed and even at night they can see all the action.” What the cameras see is relayed back to widescreens in the truck’s control

room and Mr Wright says everything photographed is also digitally recorded. “What we do is advise and direct the senior officer on the fire ground and the pump operator — the fire fighter driving the water delivery. These are usually the only ones with radio units, but a lot of the new helmets now being rolled out have comms built in, so that too is changing.” Mt Wright says the idea of the hi-tech unit is that it sees everything. “Our primary aim is safety and containment. Because of the height of the cameras and their scope, we’ll see things the crew simply can’t see.” 

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Council moves closer to community

Historic lodge building seeks new owner

 by Colin Patterson

A liaison committee to bring Kaipara District Council closer to its constituents is set to be formed following a public meeting in Dargaville last week.

Dargaville’s Pono Lodge building is on the market, as the organisation that owns it copes with declining membership and rising costs.

The Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association, Kaipara District Council commission chair, John Robertson, and Bruce Rogan from the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association met to debate the rates dispute arising from the cost blowout to the Mangawhai wastewater scheme. About 40 members of the public passed four  Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association chairman, Bill Guest, addressing the meeting. resolutions supporting the lose $5.4 million of government funding Mangawhai residents. One asked the commissioners to if the legal dispute over the Mangawhai set up a district-wide liaison committee rates is not resolved. The refusal of some Mangawhai with representatives from ratepayer groups, Greypower and iwi with the aim residents to pay rates they believe are of improving links between the council not legal is costing the council more than $3 million in lost income. and the community. Mr Ruru says the council is After the meeting Mr Robertson told the Kaipara Lifestyler he would compensating for this lost income by be happy to meet with such a group reducing spending on roading projects by but it would have to be driven by the more than $3 million. However, spending community and KCRA would have to on local roads attracts a subsidy from decide its membership. KCRA chairman the New Zealand Transport Agency. If the Bill Guest, says he hopes to have it court case is not resolved by the end established in the next two weeks. of the current financial year, millions in KDC chief executive Steve Ruru, told subsidy money will be lost forever. “The the meeting that the district is in line to clock is ticking,” says Mr Ruru. 

The lodge dates from 1915 and for much of its existence has operated from a building on Hokianga Rd, just up from the War Memorial Hall. Lodge grand master Paul Udall says the building has a lot of tradition and history. But the cost of maintaining it was becoming a burden for an organisation that meets there just once a month. “We’ve got a building that’s a bit large. In spite of its age it’s a prime position.  Dargaville’s Pono Lodge building is on the market for the first time in almost 100 years If someone wants to buy it, among the heritage items in Kaipara we’d be interested in talking District Council’s district plan. Mr Udall to them.” The Dargaville Rotary Club held its says this means it could be bought by first meeting in the hall back in 1938 a developer who might want to bowl it and continued to use it as a venue and redevelop the site. Ideally, Mr Udall would like to sell to for many years. However, the rotary club now meets elsewhere. Mr Udall a buyer who would be willing to lease it says the building has no other users, back. But if that is not possible, Mr Udall although he has had an approach says the lodge will look to relocate. from a group — which he declines to Sales agent Viv Smith of PGG name — which is interested in hiring Wrightson says although there has been it on a long-term basis. a lot of interest there have been no firm The building is zoned business. offers. The building is on the market for And in spite of its age it is not listed $180,000. 

Antique heritage on show Northern Wairoa Lions Club president Jean Johnson is overjoyed with the response and the turnout to this year’s inaugural Antiques and Collectors’ afternoon. “The event was very successful,” says Jean. “People brought along their family heirlooms and treasures for all to enjoy, and many of them also did quite well in the auction part of the afternoon.”

There was certainly a wealth of beautiful and historic antiquities on display, spanning many decades and a whole range of categories. From valuable and finely wrought jewellery, through to art and porcelain ware, colonial linen and chandeliers and even items from our farming past such as a hand operated butter churn. Unlike popular television

show Antiques Roadshow there was no professional valuer on site — instead this was a celebration of quirky items with colourful pasts. The only nod to the sometimes surprising value of these artefacts was the price they achieved at auction once all comers had taken the opportunity to inspect and appreciate each piece. 

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Many of us have been waiting for a change in the weather to take care of vital outdoor chores, and now that summer is on the horizon it’s time to break out the chainsaw, mower, brush cutter and post hole borer to get them sorted. Spring growth needs reining in in most back yards — the perfect place to deploy the good old Masport and take some exercise. But for more tangled growth perhaps the spinning blades of a brush cutter or the nylon touch of the weed whacker are in order. Stihl’s new twist on gardening offers not only an electric, battery powered mower to compete with the proven performance of the Briggs and Stratton four-stroke, they also have interchangeable power equipment for chopping, edging, pruning and cutting vegetation down to size. For those with a bigger lawn to handle (or the need for a cup holder during a hard day’s mowing), ride ons have become extremely popular. A ride on mower can be a real asset — so long as

it remains reliable and well serviced. A trip to Godfrey’s Chainsaws and Mowers before the summer season starts will give your mower (ride on or manually operated) a clean bill of health for easy starts and better finishes. And don’t forget, this is the perfect time of the year to get busy with some outdoor painting — not just because of the fine weather on the way, but because of the huge annual paint sale at Fosters Home Decorating! A visit to their Resene colour shop will provide you with inspiration as well as good advice for your paint project. And between these two local professionals, your home will look great inside and out this summer! 

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OCTOBER 15 - 2013

Labour Weekend

Doing it for the kids

Labour weekend heralds a season of great outdoor entertainment each year, and 2013 is shaping up to be another stunner here in the Kaipara. Add in the fun of Halloween to a three-day weekend and there’s plenty to do for young and old. The Aratapu Tavern have just finished a weekend of smooth and swinging sounds, with their yearly jazz fest drawing in the crowds on the 12th and 13th. Now the trappings of New Orleans are coming down and the cobwebs and ghosts are going up as Donice and her team prepare to host a proper Halloween spookfest — specifically for the kids of the Kaipara. The fright-night holiday is, after all, a chance for youngsters to dress up in

fun costumes, carve jack o’lanterns, enjoy well-deserved candy and have a good time — and at the Aratapu Tavern there’ll be the chance to get amongst all the action in a safe environment, with a whole day of activities like apple bobbing, a costume contest, games and treats on the 26th. And not a single stranger’s door need be knocked on! Over at the Mangawhai Tavern there’s fun aplenty for the older ‘kids’, with some rocking Kiwi sounds supplied

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Labour Weekend The great outdoors beckons

SAVE BIG FOR SUMMER

Labour Weekend is nearly upon us and that means the start of another classic Kaipara summer filled with good fun in the great outdoors. Whether you’re into hiking, camping, boating, fishing, or just relaxing beside the lakes or at the beach, the natural environment we’re lucky to live in is one of the most beautiful in the world. If it’s time to get your boat out on the water, talk to Baty Thomas Engineering first — they are the experts when it comes to aluminium repairs, especially in marine applications. From simple welds to full superstructure rebuilds, they can get you ship-shape and ready to sail. Meanwhile, you’ll find vessels of a different nature at Dargaville Kayaks, your local supplier of the popular watercraft from Ocean Kayaks. Jason Dassler, owner of Dargaville Kayaks, is a champion kayak fisherman in his own right, with plenty of knowledge and experience to share. You can be sure he’ll offer good advice when it comes to setting up your new ‘silent and stealthy’ fishing kayak for summer — or just getting out on the water for fun!

For all things outdoors, a visit to Nola Sports is a chance to gear up with the latest and best. Right now Nola Sports have great deals on Ridgeline gear, but keen anglers will be right into the huge selection of rods, reels and tackle as well — perhaps with an eye on the brand new Predator torpedo system, an advanced and wicked looking piece of equipment which promises catch after catch. When that catch is in, what better way to celebrate than by lavishing some culinary attention on it? Great tuckers can be sizzled up on the barbecue with the help of Gas and Tyre Services — your stop for that all important swappa bottle. And if you’re getting together with mates for a barbecue, a little visit to the Empire Liquor Centre will afford you a pleasant drop or a cold brew to share as well.

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Electro pop from Munich Key security cuts both ways Modern technology is staying one step ahead of increasingly tech-savvy car thieves, with the latest generation of electronic alarm systems using sophisticated cryptographic techniques.

The electric car has proven to be a tough nut to crack, as weaning customers off the high-octane convenience of petrol and onto the planahead realities of drive-by-wire has thrown up serious PR problems. Range, recharge times, speed (or lack thereof) and some wacky designs have combined to make early adoption of this envirofriendly technology seem best suited to Hollywood A-listers — who happen to also have a Bentley in reserve for when the batteries run dry. But auto giant BMW have flipped the game on its head with the release of the i3, a neat, practical and thoroughly German interpretation of the e-car concept which is no mere four-door golf cart. The i3 ticks many of the right boxes by boasting a 0–60 time in the early sevens, 170 horsepower and a range of up to 140 kilometres on a single charge. The price, too, is less than many industry pundits guessed for a fully fledged electric BMW — not a budget marque by any standard. At $30,000 less than the competing Tesla Volt in the US market, this is quite a coup. The best news is twofold — first,

that the styling of the i3 is conservative by comparison to some predicted ‘future cars’ — less radical than the already accepted Smart ForFour, for example. Secondly, the range of the i3 can be boosted considerably with the addition of a tiny gasoline engine, feeding the battery like the diesel generator in a locomotive. Perhaps even more exciting is that the big brother of the i3 is lurking in the wings — the reputedly staggeringly high-tech and thoroughly ultramodern i8. The future is here — though they still can’t fly, unfortunately. 

This works well when it comes to securing your automotive investment — but proves a problem if expensive-to-replace key-fob clickers are lost or damaged. That is, at least, until this week, when Farrand and Mason’s latest locksmithing technology came on line. The local engineering firm have a long history of investing in security technology, and now they have brought the ability to ‘clone’ electronic alarm remotes to the West, with advanced computer equipment sourced from Remote King in Australia. The ability to replicate modern electronic alarm remotes adds to the already extensive repertoire of the Dargaville company, who can also cut keys from code, meaning that even badly damaged or completely missing keys can be replaced. The Remote King system

enables car owners to make a copy of their alarm, immobiliser or even garage door opener remote before it becomes lost, damaged or worn out, keeping a spare for emergencies. For some cars, there’s even the option of creating a whole new remote — even when the original is lost or destroyed. Currently the Remote King range covers over 80 popular models of vehicle, with more coming online every day. In an age of high-tech security, it’s great to have such a facility here in Dargaville — the only one of its kind north of Auckland. 

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Sunday 27 th October 2013 – Labour Weekend Main Loop

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Junior Track

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Costs:

Sign on from 7.30am onwwards – Track open 9am - 2.30pm HOT AND COLD FOOD AND DRINK ON SALE ALL DAY

Venue: Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria, Northland (30 mins from Whangarei and Dargaville) Signposted from State Highway 14, Tangiteroria More Info: www.tangiteroriatrailride.co.nz – facebook.com/TangiteroriaTrailBikeRide – Scott - 027 544 4291

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New team at the helm Keeping cars on the road and commercial vehicles hard at work is the name of the game for Dargaville mechanic and new business owner Daniel Parkinson, who has recently taken over as owner of Dargaville business Morfett Auto Services. While the iconic redroofed garage is now under new management, he stresses that the values which have made Morfett’s a trusted name in the West Kaipara are alive and well under his stewardship. Stepping up to the challenge of running his own bustling auto centre after ably assisting the previous owners, Daniel is joined by members of his family to deliver prompt repairs and timely service for his customers — many of whom have been loyal Morfett Autos supporters for many years. Yvonne takes charge of admin and reception, while Trevor is at Daniel’s side in the workshop, as  Daniel Parkinson is pleased to be at the helm of Morfett Autos well as establishing a new marine division to the company. a stir of interest surrounding the new This new development will see Morfett venture, though right now all hands are Autos stocking the popular Parsun range busy taking care of the change-over, and of outboard motors, from ‘seagull’ micro of course, making sure that a whole fleet units to larger motors for pleasure craft of Kaipara vehicles are road worthy for and angler’s launches. There’s already the summer ahead. 

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New Ford Vehicles for Immediate Delivery If you have an Elders or Farmlands card or are a member of Federated Farmers, ask about a further discount

NEW Focus TREND, 2.0 Auto in Candy Red ............................................................................... $30,990 + oRc+ExtRas NEW Focus TITANIUM, painted Frozen White............................................................................$40,750 + oRc+ExtRas NEW RaNGER XLT, 4x2 Doublecab, comes with mudflaps and towbar, painted Highlight Silver ...... $44,000 + oRc NEW RaNGER XLT, 4WD Doublecab, painted Aurora Blue, comes with towbar & mudflaps ............... $55,405 + oRc NEW tERRItoRY TITANIUM RWD, painted Glow .............................................................saVE $6,000 $53,990 + oRc NEW KuGa TREND Eco Boost, petrol, Ginger Ale ..............................................................................................$41,426 + oRc

Pre-Loved Cars

11 MoNDEo 2.3L, Auto, sedan, 1 very careful lady owner, only 32,000 km’s, painted Chill ..................................$23,500 12 MItsuBIsHI LANCER SEi, 5dr hatch, leather trim, heated seats, only 8857km’s, big savings ......................$25,990 12 MoNDEo TITANIUM, 2.0TD, 1 owner, 8,200km, 6 speed auto, technology, safety & economy, big savings.......................................................................................................................................$42,990 12 Focus TREND TD, extremely low kms, in silver ........................................................................................................$29,990 12 Focus TREND 2.0 Petrol, 6 speed Auto, 30,000km, painted blue ......................................................................$26,990 12 MaZDa 3 GLX, GEN II, auto, 1 owner, 22,740km, priced to sell ...............................................................................$25,990 10 suZuKI sx4 Low kms, just come in, painted blue, mint condition .....................................................................$23,990 09 Focus 2.0 Auto, painted Green, very nice..................................................................................................................$16,990 08 MoNDEo 2.0, Manual, only 59700km’s, very tidy ...................................................................................................$15,990 08 MoNDEo Zetec Sport 2.3 petrol, with leather, low kms, great history ...............................................................$23,990 07 FaLcoN BF XR8, 5 litre, mint condition, painted Obsession, 2 owners, 100,000km .......................................$24,990 07 FaIRMoNt BF2, Ghia V8, only 36500km’s, mint condition ..................................................................................$27,990 06 MoNDEo 2.0 auto, sedan, painted Tonic Blue ........................................................................................................... $8,990 05 FaLcoN BA XR6, only 130,000kms, painted Blue .................................................................................................... $11,250 05 MItsuBIsHI PaJERo EXCEED 3.8 petrol, 7 seater, 4x4, always popular ......................................................... $17,990 05 HoNDa cIVIc VTX, hatchback in green, 1 owner, NZ new, only 55,000km .......................................................$15,490 04 HoLDEN coMMoDoRE Executive, 1 owner, good work horse ............................................................................. $6,990 03 FaLcoN BA Fairmont in white, last owner for 8 years, above average ................................................................$10,450 03 suBaRu FoREstER XT, silver, nice looker and very popular ............................................................................... $8,990 02 HoLDEN coMMoDoRE VX Calais, Well maintained, leather trim, low kms....................................................$12,990 02 MItsuBIsHI aIRtREK station wagon, painted silver, roof rack, tow bar, alloys ............................................. $8,490 96 toYota coRoNa PREMIO 1.8, well above average................................................................................................ $5,990

Light Commercials

12 RaNGER XLT, 3.2TD, double cab, auto, hard lid, tuff deck, monsoon shields, nudge bar, tow bar .................$53,490 12 RaNGER XLT 4WD 3.2 TD (new model), crew cab, 6 speed manual, complete with canopy, tow bar, tuff deck, ex Ford Executive driven, painted Black Mica, a rare opportunity .....REDucED FuRtHER to $46,990 12 RaNGER XLT 4WD 3.2TD, crew cab, wellside, manual, painted Cool White, only 8,000km’s ........................$49,990 12 RaNGER XLT 4WD 3.2TD (new model), crew cab, 6 speed manual, complete with tow bar, tuff deck and tonneau cover, painted Black Mica, immediate delivery .............. REDucED FuRtHER to $43,990 11 RaNGER XLT, 3.2TD, 4WD, crewcab, wellside, painted Black Mica, hard lid .............................................. DuE IN sooN 08 RaNGER XLT 4WD, 3.0TD, manual, doublecab, wellside, painted Gold, 1 local owner ....................................$31,990 08 MaZDa BT-50, 4WD, doublecab, wellside, painted Grey ............................................................................ DuE IN sooN 08 RaNGER XLT 4WD, 3.0TD,auto, 2 local owners, loaded with extras ..................................................................$30,495 07 MaZDa Bt-50 single cab, flat deck, 4x2, 1 owner, drives great ............................................................................ $17,990 07 RaNGER XLT, 3.0TD, 4WD, wellside, crew cab, green, canopy ...............................................................................$27,990 07 MaZDa Bt-50, auto, double cab, wellside, nudge bar, canopy, plus lots of extras ........................................$29,990 06 couRIER XLX auto, crew cab, flat deck, very nice example .................................................................................$20,990 02 couRIER XLX 4WD, double cab, canopy and tuff deck (these are hard to find) ..............................................$15,990

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Wild weather fails to stop hospice supporters

Digging up history

Even some diabolical Dargaville weather failed to stop community-minded Kaipara residents from raising $1500 for the local hospice.

 Amid thigh-deep mud and remains of the old sawmill once on the site, developers of the new Countdown Supermarket site in Dargaville have unearthed a massive and very old rata tree. Site manager, Jason Blakiston said the tree probably predated Maori settlement. “It’s incredibly old, as the edge of the river was once there and this tree was already well buried.” The first stage of foundations is all but finished, with the sinking of more than 820 heavy-duty concrete piles.

Drumming a different beat The beat rolled on in Dargaville over the weekend with an African Drum and Dance Weekend. More than 40 drum aficionados came to Dargaville Intermediate School for a weekend master class with teacher Simon Fraser from Melbourne. Auckland teacher Monica Evans also gave advice on the best moves on the dance floor. The weekend ended with a public performance on Sunday afternoon, combining the rhythm of more than 20 drums with the energy and grace of body movement. 

 Liverpool Street band leader Chris Manning hands a cheque to Gina Thompson and Beth Suckling of Hospice Kaipara

They came to a fundraising dance last Friday featuring the band Liverpool Street at the Northern Wairoa Golf Club at Baylys Beach. Dancing continued as the wind blew and the rain came down in buckets. But then proceedings came to an abrupt end as a power cut turned everything into black. While the lights came back on quickly, thanks to the golf club’s standby generator, everyone decided that

because of the extreme weather, it was best to call it a night and head for home. But before everyone left, band leader Chris Manning presented a cheque of $1500 to Gina Thompson and Beth Suckling of Hospice Kaipara. Hospice Kaipara serves the Kaipara district. It covers from the Waipoua Forest to Maungaturoto, the Dargaville township and its surrounds, which includes from Poutu to Tangiteroria. 

 Drummers Linda McLean and Josie Scott keep the beat

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 22 October 2013 edition is 10am, Monday 21 October 2013. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale

Wanted

Storage

Public Notices

FREE FIREWOOD, lots of logs, remains of pine harvest. Own chainsaw & trailer needed. Ruawai, phone 09 439 2077.

LEASE LAND wanted. Will pay up to $500 p/ha. Phone Paul, 09 431 6461.

SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz

BATHROOM WARE

Work Wanted

MANUAL POST hole borers, 150mm – 300mm, $90 plus freight. Good & cheap. Phone 09 431 6309 or 021 777 792.

ELECTRICAL CARAVAN WOF, 2wk special – $75.00. Phone 0274 717 331.

Nurseries & Plants

MECHANIC, QUALIFIED & experienced, full time position needed, also consider other work, Ph 020 401 77093.

PLANT SALE – Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd is having a plant sale, a further 10% taken off our already low wholesale prices. Buy 30 plants or more and get another 5% off. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm or else by appointment. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens. co.nz. Sale ends 3rd November 2013.

TILES

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Caregivers Wanted Do you have a full clean drivers licence? Are you able to work away from home for up to two weeks at a time? Do you have an interest in working with the elderly? If you answer yes to all 3 questions we need you! We can train you to become a live-in caregiver to provide services to our elderly clients. Send your CV to jonathan@tlc4u2.co.nz or call Jonathan on 09 438 2314

CONCRETE PLACER / HAMMER HAND HSB Builders requires a Concrete Placer / Hammer Hand to join their team. • 4 years minimum experience at concrete laying • Full time position based in Maungaturoto • Applicants must be hard working, motivated and work well as part of a team • This position will give you the the opportunity to learn the building trade • Must have restricted or full licence.

Email CV & references by Thursday 31st October 2013 to: team@hsbbuilders.co.nz or phone 021 506 260

SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330. SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors Trucks - Roofing Iron - Batteries - Copper Brass - Aluminium etc.

Little River Transport Ltd

Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 • Saturday-Sunday 8-3

Phone 09 439 4940

Animal Accomodation MG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.

Property Maintenance AAA+ PAINTER, wallpapering specialist, roof spray coatings & waterblasting. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376, Crawford Solutions. A1 PAINTING, semi-retired, interior/exterior, two man gang, long experience. Best rates, phone Robert 027 423 1166. ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750. OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Work with your local licensed dealer

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties

Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

ART GALLERY

Call in and visit our friendly gallery where we have something for everyone:

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Paintings, Photographic prints, Art Glass, Jewellery, Sculptures, Ceramics, Handwoven and Knitted Scarves, Gifts, and a wonderful array of blank cards for all occasions.

• Calfshed/stockyard • Site preparations • Drilling

www.dargavillearts.co.nz • Check us out on

Corner of Kapia St and Parenga St, Dargaville Monday to Wednesday 10am – 4pm • Thursday 10am – 5.30pm • Friday 10am – 4pm • Saturday 10am – 1pm Volunteers at the gallery required - please contact Robyn 09 439 6959

• Driveways • Metal spreading

Tip Truck also available Phone or Txt Paul 027 271 2022

Public Notices ACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert - First Thursday of the month - 7.30 - 9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933. FREE & Confidential NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

GREYPOWER OTAMATEA INC.

Muddy Waters

Plumbing and Heating Centre

 0800 326 123

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

SOUTHERN COUNTRY

If no interest shown in the club we will be forced to close 24 November 2013. We require a Secretary & Treasurer to keep it running!

Music Club – Sun 20 Oct, 2013 Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru

Ph 09 439 5255

 All Welcome 

Senior Prizegiving Dargaville High School

The Board of Trustees and the 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 Friday 1st November 2013 commencing at 9.45am. Could visitors please be seated by 9.30am.

Homekills Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami

Full range of Bathroom ware, Tapware, Kitchen sinks and more at

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the above organisation will be held at the Maungaturoto Hotel following a meal for financial members at 12.30pm on Wednesday 30th October 2013

I would like to thank all the people who supported me in my stand for a seat on the NRC, although unsuccessful your support is very much appreciated. Thank you, Andrew Wade

The ceremony will be split into two sessions. Session one is between 9.45am and 11.00am and session two is between 11.30am 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

PUBLIC NOTICE Kaipara District Council TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be temporarily closed on the day and at times below for the purpose of holding a rally sprint. Sunday 20 October 2013 9.00am to 6.00pm (earlier if finished before) Pritchard Road from its junction with Valley Road to the Kaipara District boundary. Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from Customer Services, Local Government Centre, Dargaville.

OCTOBER 15 - 2013

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP Manufacturers of Fairview: Aluminium Windows & Doors Aluminium Inserts Security Doors & Windows Fly Screens Window Reglaze Auto Glass for ALL insurance Companies Stone Chip Repairs & Windscreen Replacement Agents for Garador: Supply and Install, Sectional Doors, Roller Doors, Tilter Doors, Garage Door Motors & Maintenence

Phone: 09 439 8210 Fax: 09 439 8355

BEACH ROAD DARGAVILLE

SALE TUMBLEWEED WORKMANS TUMBLEWEED PIG PINK TEES OR BLUE OR PINK TEES CAMO TEES

3 FOR

SELECTED RIDGELINE PACKS

Pink Camo Pack, Camo Pack or Top To Toe Pack

ALL $10 OFF

NOW $ 89.99

25EA OR TWO FOR $35

SHIMANO EVAIR SHOES Non Slip Grey Camo

WOMEN’S RIBBONWOOD V-NECK Blue Camo or Pink Camo

NOW $ 30EA OR TWO FOR

$40 MEN’S HEARTLAND V-NECK

NOW $59EA

NOLA SPORTS

BERKLEY 5” GULP BAIT

Only in NOW Bargain Bin $ 33.50EA FOUR OR TWO FOR PACKS $50 FOR $30

126-130 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Phone: 09 439 8624