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p Dargaville’s Hospice Shop has been given a one-off, bespoke piece of fabric cart to help raise money for the good work of Hospice in the Kaipara community. Shop volunteer Penny went above and beyond the call of duty to single-handedly create this quilt, depicting the solar system. It’s up for raffle in the store now, with all proceeds going to Hospice care.
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Northland MP Grant McCallum announced a new series of initiatives designed to improve Northland’s energy resilience last week, with considerable fiscal input from Transpower and its service provider Omexom.
What began with the crisis caused by the collapse of a pylon near Glorit on the Kaipara Harbour earlier this year has turned into an opportunity to explore more robust and possibly less costly power alternatives.
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Mr McCallum made a joint statement live last Wednesday alongside chair of the Northland Mayoral Forum Vince Cocorullo, and Transpower’s acting chief executive, John Clarke. He announced a forwardlooking package of initiatives to prevent any repeat of costly pylon disasters and improve the local network.
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Hospice Kaipara has received a donation from Morris and Morris, which will allow it to offer better quality of life for locals who need it most.
Morris and Morris Funerals has been a long-term supporter of Hospice, helping with previous fundraisers and charity drives for many years. This time they wanted to take a direct approach and donate something that could immediately help people who may be nearing the end of their lives, affording comfort and dignity.
“We asked them, if we were to sponsor something for you, what would you like it to be?” says Morris and Morris spokesperson Claudia Guthrei-Oehlinger.
The answer came in the form of an electric lifting chair — a deeply upholstered leather armchair recliner that can be raised to make it easier for people with limited mobility to get comfortable.
Annette Olsen, from Hospice Kaipara, says that something as simple as getting a restful time of relaxation can be hard for those with certain conditions and that a chair like this, worth thousands of dollars, is gratefully received.
“These chairs are very useful and in great demand. We can either deliver this wonderful new donation to a person’s home to give them more quality time relaxing with their family, or we can use
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Annette says that after being gifted the brand new chair it will be deployed immediately, bringing relief and relaxation to someone in great need.
“We really appreciate the work that Hospice does, and we hear so much praise for the service they provide,” says Claudia. “We are very proud to be able to help.” ¢
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The Kaipara District Council’s 2024 tranche of community grants and reserves funding comes to almost $500,000, with much of this sum attributed to new developments and their contributions.
The KDC has awarded more than $480,000 to 31 local organisations through its 2024 Community Grant and Reserve Contributions Fund. The RCF is sourced from reserve contributions, a levy which is tied to development. New subdivisions and commercial enterprises make a bigger pool for local beautification and enhancement.
One of this year’s successful applicants was Kaiwaka Can, a community group that was awarded $200,000. The group is working on creating a skate park, seating and walkways for McLean Park 2022, a project that will help link areas of Kaiwaka together with recreational space.
“Kaiwaka Can’s vision for McClean Park 2022 is about more than just building a skatepark. This is about fostering a welcoming space for families and youth to relax and socialise,” says Kaiwaka Can chairman David Wright.
Kaipara Cycling is another recipient, awarded $27,662 from the Reserve Contribution Fund. The funds support the creation of a family-friendly gathering space for the mountain bike trails at Harding Park.
“It’s an awesome boost to get this grant. Our goal is to make Harding Park a place where everyone can enjoy the outdoors, not just cyclists. The funds will help us do that,” says Kaipara Cycling’s Sadie Cogan.
In addition to the Reserve Contributions Fund, $100,000 was given out in 25 community grants for 2024. Successful applicants included the Citizens Advice Bureau, Kaiwaka Playcentre, Mangawhai Museum and Historical Society, Ōtūrei Marae, Tama Te Uaua Marae, Te Kōpuru Community Trust and Kaihū Valley Rugby Football Club. ¢
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The fears of environmental campaigners on the east coast may be realised, with sand mining operators McCallum Brothers included among 11 local projects on the government’s infrastructural fasttrack list.
The list details 147 projects included in the coalition’s Fast Track Approvals Bill, released last week. Other projects on the list were foreshadowed by government ministers, such as the fast-tracking of the Brynderwyn motorway bypass and a rail corridor to a container terminal at Northport. Wellsford is the site of a planned solar farm, with an application to install 219 hectares of panels on the southern border of Kaipara.
However, the inclusion of McCallum Brothers, noting that the firm wishes to ‘undertake sand extraction over a proposed 35-year term of consent’ in the Bream Bay area, was predicted as a negative possible scenario by anti-mining group Save Our Sands. It, and allies, such as Friends of Pākiri and local iwi, won a case in the Environment Court this year, which stopped sand mining off the Mangawhai coast.
“For someone to come along and just simply say, ‘Well, we’ve missed out on this, battled away for four years, but here’s an easy out,’ that would be crushing for us,” said Friends of Pākiri Beach spokesperson Nick Williams.
It’s indicated that the McCallum Brothers’ fast-track application is not for a direct recommencement of the operations judge Jeff Smith ruled had caused damage to the Mangawhai—Te Ārai embayment, birdlife, marine species and the seabed. It’s unknown if operational changes or a location shift may mitigate environmental impacts.
All fast-track projects must still pass through a selection and evaluation process, with no guarantee making this initial list confers final approval. ¢
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The public is being asked to mark the date and dig deep, to help make next week’s big Northland Rescue Helicopter appeal the best ever.
Since 1988, the Northland Rescue Helicopter has flown 30,000 missions to save people from life-threatening situations. In the rural towns of Kaipara, nearly everyone knows somebody who owes their life or their continued good health to the swift intervention of these flying first responders, and for many, that person is a family member.
The rescue helicopter operates as a not-for-profit charity, and that means that donations are a huge part of what keeps the fleet of Sikorsky choppers in the air.
Recently, The Den in Maungatūroto pitched in to buy a set of night vision goggles for the helicopter crew, helping them rescue people in the dark. PGG Wrightson and Ballance Agri-Nutrients did their bit, with a cheque for $3,000. Fonterra dairy farmers contributed $5,000 for specialist medical equipment for the rescue choppers.
Next week it’s Dargaville’s turn to show some love and support for the
rescue helicopter. Traditionally, west Kaipara people have given generously to the cause, contributing vital funds to keep the chopper in the air and well supplied. This year will be no exception, as festivities kick off at 10am on Thursday, October 24, outside Can-Am on Normanby Street. That’s just across the road from the previous venue at Dargaville Motors’ car sales yard.
This year there will be an all-day breakfast barbecue, entertainment and a visit from More FM’s travelling DJ crew, who are on the road to support the chopper appeal around Northland. ¢
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The Dargaville Little Theatre’s next play will begin in two weeks, offering a comedy spectacle direct from London’s West End when One Man, Two Guv’nors hits the stage.
“It’s a fabulous challenge to bring this play to fruition. Everyone, cast, crew and set builders have been working very hard,” says director Adrian Humm.
“All the theatre, circus and comedy I have taken part in has culminated in this play, the first one I have directed. It’s a story about having fun in the face of adversity.”
Of course, he’s been hard at work as well, choreographing the movement and the large amount of physical comedy, which forms part of Richard Bean’s award-winning comic caper. In addition to getting the timing right for everything, from snappy one-liners to actors tumbling backwards downstairs, Adrian has arranged for a full 1963-vintage skiffle music soundtrack and costumes appropriate for sixties Brighton.
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The plot follows out-of-work musician and all-round chancer Francis Henshall, as he tries to hold down two jobs, for two dangerously unpredictable bosses.
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The Department of Conservation is calling for public assistance to gauge the numbers of the Matuku-hūrepo, or native Australasian bittern as the elusive bird begins its mating season.
On Saturday, October 19, Matukuhūrepo will be well into their pre-mating ritual, making a distinctive booming call in the Kaipara wetlands where they live. DOC staff will be out there listening for the call, but they would also like locals who hear the bitterns at dawn or dusk to phone it in. They’re calling the initiative the Great Matuku Muster.
This species is threatened, nationally critical, and the muster looks to actively monitor males booming (or calling) 30 minutes before and after local sunset, with a view to better estimate the numbers of Matuku-hūrepo present in and around Kauri Coast, says DOC bittern expert Wendy Ambury.
One Man, Two Guv’nors follows up on the success of the DLT production of The Wizard of Oz. While it’s a very different kind of play, both the director and his cast are confident it will be an audience favourite. The original, starring James Corden, was
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“We expect in a lot of areas around New Zealand the males are still jostling for position, not quite settled into breeding territories or simply not yet in breeding condition. This was observed at several locations where males were in close proximity in a battle of the boomers, trying to win territory and mates.”
“Wendy’s passion for this work is infectious,” says DOC Kauri Coast operations manager Stephen Soole.
He and his team will be out there listening for the call of the Matuku-hūrepo because it’s often easier to hear this very well-camouflaged wetland bird than to see it. This consummate camouflage has been a problem for bitterns around roads, prompting a recent campaign of new signage around Dargaville. Locals who can help, and live near wooded or wetland areas, are encouraged to visit lovebittern.com to register. ¢
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Three decades of community support and millions of dollars in development are set for celebration at Riverview Rest Home in Maungatūroto, while plans are finalised for a new extension to be built next year.
An open day at the facility on Saturday, November 9, will mark the time that visionary local couple, Don and Jacque McKay, set up a community trust to turn the old town post office and house into a rest home and medical centre. In July 1994, Riverview Maungaturoto Rest Home opened its doors.
This was followed by many additional units and a state-ofthe-art dementia unit. More than $200,000 was raised through public efforts, including goods sales from The Den operation in Bickerstaffe Road, to dahlia garden tours and town breakfasts, on top of commercial loans and a grant from the Provincial Growth fund that set the seal on the project’s 14-bed facility.
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Newly opened Dargaville business Filter HQ has immediately come out in support of the concept of community patrols for the town, donating $1,000 on the first day its doors opened, in conjunction with Northland Farm Services.
“We believe that supporting our community and helping people when we can is not just an act of kindness, but a responsibility,” said Filter HQ general manager Stacey Kelly.
“We want to be the first to put our hands up and encourage other businesses to do so. Together we can make a bigger impact and build a stronger, safer community.”
“Now we are going ahead next year with stage three of our development towards a target of 24/7 medical care,” says Maungatūroto Community Charitable Trust chair, Graham Slatter.
“This construction will see an additional eight en suite rest home units and the build will also include a dining area and
The complex already has a commercial kitchen to service the dementia unit and wider area. The trust’s vision is to deliver aged care, free from corporate interests, ensuring that seniors who purchase a villa are protected in their investment, and local retirees are spared the upheaval of having to transfer to bigger cities to access support and quality care. ¢
The plan to establish a volunteer patrol group, vetted and working closely with police, has taken steps toward fruition in the past weeks. Uniforms are en route, a vehicle from another town’s patrol group has been offered, and eight volunteers are ready to begin their training. Organisers hope for results like those seen in towns such as Whangārei and Mangawhai, where Community Patrols New Zealand members have helped curb nighttime crime.
Sam Erickson, chair of the Dargaville Community Patrol group, was grateful for the assistance, and indicated that he hopes Filter HQ’s generosity starts a positive trend of mutual support.
“It’s great when the community comes together because these projects would not be possible if people didn’t help each other,” he says. “Working together is important. For example, if our group grows in size, we could love to collaborate with the Māori Wardens, an organisation which has a lot of mana and respect.”
Dargaville locals have a chance to help, with Filter HQ and Northland Farm Services putting up a $1,500 wheelbarrow of prizes for a raffle supporting the patrols. Tickets are on sale in the Jervois Street store. ¢
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Maungatūroto Primary School is about to celebrate its 150th birthday, and plans are well-advanced for a day of fun and community engagement to mark the milestone.
“This year, 2024, is a very special year for Maungatūroto Primary and local district schools, as it marks 150 years of education in our local community,” says school spokesperson and jubilee co-organiser Rose Cave.
“To celebrate this milestone Maungatūroto Primary is hosting a 150th school jubilee on Saturday, October 19, in conjunction with our annual Pet and Flower Show. The jubilee committee and school PTA have been busy organising a day filled with fun, laughter and reminiscing.”
The itinerary for the day is packed with interest, as befits the historic nature of the celebration. Harkening back to the traditional rural and farming roots of the town, there will be lamb, calf, goat and chicken judging, rewarding the efforts of young future farmers. Real Town Pies is supporting a fun pie-eating contest, featuring its award-winning treats in large numbers. There will be a bouncy castle, community stalls and activities raising
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money for a planned new playground and a year five and year six camp in 2025.
Reminiscence and remembrance will also play a big role in the day, with former students bringing their own stories and memories to illuminate 15 decades of education in Maungatūroto.
“Registrations from past students, whānau and staff members have been streaming in and we are looking forward to a fantastic day of celebrations,” says Rose. “Our day begins with a pōwhiri at 10am and ends with the grand parade of pets, and a prize-giving at 1.30pm. ¢
Dargaville’s Friendship Club has celebrated its first reunion, with a gathering bringing back memories of enjoyable tours to interesting places.
The Friendship Club evolved from Dargaville’s Probus Club in 2016, taking over the mission of that longstanding group to provide fellowship and engaging excursions for older citizens. In turn, Probus had grown from a Rotary Club initiative, making the roots of the Friendship Club run deep.
Members gathered to celebrate this history, look back on good times shared, and cut a commemorative cake last week, marking the first time a formal reunion had brought them all together.
“The club was founded by the late Peter Jones, and by Henry Paton, both Rotarians, to keep our more mature citizens engaged and active. The Friendship Club helps people stay healthy through activities, through networking with like-minded people, and enjoying the fellowship of friends,” says club president Brian Battye.
Each month, the club meets to listen to a guest speaker who is an expert on their chosen topic, and each month an excursion is planned to visit somewhere of interest. The Friendship Club also supports local businesses and other organisations. Last month they went to meet and talk to local St John
Ambulance first responders, then enjoyed a Thai banquet at Dargaville’s Suphan Thai restaurant.
Last week, a large gathering of Friendship Club members, ages 63 to 93, enjoyed a festive morning tea and sliced a commemorative cake to mark the club’s birthday. With regular meetings planned for the second Tuesday of each month at the Kiosk next door to Sportsville in Memorial Park, starting from 10am, the club welcomes new members to join for good times and companionship, as it embarks on another decade of fun. ¢
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The Kaipara District Council’s animal control team is concerned about a rise in dog-related complaints and has discovered that many aggressive dogs have never been registered.
“We know that a large percentage of the dogs exhibiting negative behaviour are unknown to us, so continuing to work in the community to register unknown dogs and manage behaviour is a priority,” says the KDC’s animal and compliance manager Shaun Holland.
“Working with owners on good dog ownership and dog safety education with our local schools is another proactive focus for our team.”
Dog-related complaints are up 13 per cent, and impoundments have nearly tripled in the same one-year period, spanning 2023 to 2024. Wandering dogs continue to be a major part of the issue, and the animal control team noted wandering behaviour has led to increased dog aggression events.
For this reason, officers are taking a harder line with dogs found roaming the streets, which has led to higher impoundment rates. However, Mr Holland says his team’s primary focus is to educate dog owners to prevent their pets from roaming in the first place.
“Over the coming year, our team will focus on proactive work within the community, education and support around dog ownership and enforcement
around negative behaviours, such as wandering and aggressive dogs,” says Shaun.
To cut down on the number of unknown dogs, there will also be a push for registration as part of this educational outreach. Meanwhile, citizens are encouraged to use their phones to help with the wandering dog issue. If it’s safe to do so, the KDC advises snapping a picture of the dog to send to animal control when you call in an incident. The freephone number is 0800 105 890. ¢
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This week the Kaipara District Council met to hear public submissions on the number of councillors and the ward boundaries for the next local body election in 2025.
Sixty-one people took the time to share their concerns and comments on the plan to change the makeup of the KDC, to eight councillors elected by wards, and a single mayor elected at large. This reduces the number of councillors by one and would return three east coast councillors, three west coast councillors, and two for Otamatea and central Kaipara.
While opinion was divided on the benefits of a smaller council, one recurring issue of discussion has been ruled to be off the table during deliberations.
“Some submitters made reference to the council’s decision to disestablish the Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori ward in their submissions. This topic is out of the scope of the representation review and submitters speaking at the hearing will not be permitted to speak on this topic,” said governance adviser Kelly Ockwell.
There were numerous written submissions (25 per cent) expressing outrage or disappointment for the decision to abolish the Māori ward. It was this vote, still the subject of an ongoing High Court case, which
set representation review proceedings in motion.
Others lauded the drop in councillor numbers, primarily as a cost-cutting measure, but also in terms of establishing new, fairer ward boundaries to ensure each councillor represents roughly the same number of citizens.
Other topics raised centred on the relative fairness of first-past-thepost voting as opposed to the single transferable vote system used under the Smith administration, and the idea of all councillors being elected at large, abolishing wards. ¢
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Noble Fight Systems is facilitating free youth Muay Thai boxing classes at the Wellsford District Community Centre from 7pm to 8.30pm on Friday, October 18.
The initiative emerged after Purpose4Youth approached Noble Fight Systems owner Eddie Jensen about doing courses with them. Eddie spoke to the Wellsford-based youth group, highlighting why exercise is important for children and how it helps with mental and emotional health.
“The Rodney Local Board is funding these classes. I wanted to expand my youth programmes, and I’m excited I can do it,” said Eddie.
“I’m making more connections in Wellsford, and know how to help them develop themselves and create mental and physical freedom.”
Eddie sees the benefit of martial arts and views it not only as a physical discipline but one of the mind and heart. He has trained many young people leading up to the Wellsford programme, including his children Julian, Jonathan and Robyn.
“There is a broad range of benefits to training. It is about the fight inside you and the battleground is your heart. Once you win that battle, the rest is easy.
“It is about empowering them, and empowerment is not free. Our classes are unique and we create a positive and encouraging environment to give people the physical, mental and social tools.”
The lessons are at 224 Rodney Street, and all mentors will be police vetted. Express your interest by calling Eddie at 022 089 0827 or eddie@ noblefight.co.nz. ¢
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The Northland Regional Council has been praised for its work in botanical conservation, winning this year’s New Zealand Plant Conservation Network award for local councils.
Environmental protection is one of the regional authority’s core services and guiding principles, so winning this award was a seal of approval for its recent endeavours. The Local Authority Outstanding Contribution to Plant Conservation in New Zealand Award was the top accolade handed out at the NZPCN’s recent four-day conference, attracting 165 delegates from around New Zealand.
The NRC’s protection of dune lake flora, including pest control and planting, came in for specific praise.
“The role of the NZPCN is to facilitate and advocate for plant conservation as well as provide information and support to plant conservation practitioners, landowners, and managers, which makes this award even more special, as it is effectively recognition from colleagues who are experts within their field,” said NRC councillor Jack Craw, who chairs the council’s biosecurity and biodiversity working party.
“NRC’s role involves fostering enduring partnerships with mana whenua,
community groups and landowners to give them the understanding and skills to take positive action and pass on their knowledge to others,” said the ecological expert who nominated the NRC for the award, Sarah Beadel.
“On the coast, NRC-led weed control, dune building, replanting, monitoring and advocacy help restore precious foredune and back-dune communities.” ¢
risk to Northland’s electricity network. This package of initiatives is a step in the right direction to addressing that risk and moving the region forward,” Mr McCallum said.
While McCallum noted that the lines company was not obliged to compensate customers, what he described as a goodwill gesture of $1 million from Transpower and its colleagues Omexom will go into a fund administered by Northland Inc, which will be used to develop energy resilience and capacity projects.
“The plan will identify practical options for increasing the resilience of electricity transmission and distribution networks in Northland, and is expected to be completed before the end of the year”, said Mr Clarke.
The Transpower CEO also took time to further apologise at the Wednesday announcement for the effects of the pylon collapse.
Mr McCallum says the package includes three components: a regional electricity resilience and reliability plan, work on a Renewable Energy Zone, and a resilience fund. Similar topics were also on the agenda for discussion at the recent Regional Infrastructure Fund summit hosted by Shane Jones in Ngāwhā last month. Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) have been instrumental overseas in
quickly increasing new energy supply. A range of stakeholders, including the Northland Corporate Group, are championing a REZ for Northland, and the concept of local generation to slash the inefficiencies and costs of longdistance power transmission.
Upgrades to the lines network could even see power exported from local sources, such as new solar farms at Ruawai, Wellsford and Ruakākā, or a wind farm on the Ripiro coast, to Auckland’s new server farms and suburbs.
Whangārei mayor Vince Cocorullo spoke on behalf of the Northland Mayoral Forum, of which the Kaipara District Council is part. Mayor Jepson and his colleagues in governance will play a key role in facilitating the construction of power projects across the region.
“Northland is blessed with a number of natural resources that can be used to generate renewable electricity,” said Mr Cocorullo.
“New generation from renewable sources, such as solar, wind and geothermal energy can play an important role in Northland’s energy resilience and its economic development. Northland is in a position where it could generate more than it needs and become an exporter of electricity to Auckland.” ¢
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The Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Dargaville will celebrate its 90th anniversary at 108 Normanby Street on Saturday, October 19 at 9.45am.
In its 90 years, the church’s presence has provided the community with a place to worship and health, cooking and natural remedy programmes, among other initiatives.
The church has run the Vacation Bible School since 1971. It has served many generations of Dargaville children with the Pathfinder and Adventure Club since 1973, a programme that is still ongoing.
For cousins, Carol Schwamm and Sheryl Jensen, the congregation provided them with fond memories since childhood.
“I enjoy being part of the church because it gives me a clear understanding of where the world is at, what is going on and why,” said Carol.
“The original church building was where the Farmlands is before we moved to Normanby Street in about 1957. The structure was barged down the river and situated by the Ruawai wharf for some time.”
People have come and gone, and numbers have grown in recent years. This year, the fellowship welcomed new pastors Quinten and Navashnee Strauss and their children from South Africa.
“I love the clarity of the word, studying the bible and the practical application of it. It gives me peace, even amid the chaos in the world,” said Sheryl.
The day will start with a bible study, followed by special items, church history and an opportunity for people to speak. The occasion is open to the community, and lunch will be provided. There will also be a children’s programme. ¢
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long-life batteries capable of driving a zero-turn mower with a big 42-inch cutting deck clear across an acre of shaggy lawn, it was time to have a bit of fun.
That’s why it developed what it calls the Stealth Series. Fun, off-road machines for the young and the young at heart. It starts with the rugged little 60V Stealth minibike, which takes two of the same batteries that power the Greenworks zero-turn mower. It’s been built with chunky off-road tyres, proper suspension, a steel frame and lots of torque on tap, meaning that you can power across mud and gravel at more than 40 kilometres an hour, with a range of more than 60 kilometres on a charge. This might just be the best Christmas gift you ever give yourself or the youngsters. That is, of course, unless you opt for the Greenworks Stealth all-terrain go-kart. This firecracker has 2.4 kilowatts of off-road
p Greenworks mastered hard work with its new battery range and has now added a bit of off-road fun as well power and seats for two, making for double the fun. Once again, it’s charged up with the same robust batteries Greenworks deploys in its serious tools. Godrey’s Mowers and Chainsaws has already sent out a twin-pack of these machines to one local customer. Come and take a look at the future of fun before the holiday season hits. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The records of history are filled with obituaries for those who died on the job, before the words ‘health and safety’ were first chiselled into stone. It’s thanks to their example that we know what not to do, today.
In modern times we all know that certain jobs call for a trained professional. Wiring up your new house, diving to repair a boat, welding a fuel tank or surgical medicine are not things you should try without the right training. Instead, we call in the professionals. Careers such as aircraft test pilots, deep-sea salvage operators, oil field firefighters and deepsea crab fishers are known to be tough and risky. However, these jobs from the past are in another league.
Roman charioteer
You might think that gladiators would have it tougher, but the best in that business usually didn’t fight to the death, as they were just too valuable and famous. The best charioteers, however, put a quirk in their driving style that became part of the rules. They would tie the reins of four totally mad racing horses around their wrists before they set off in a wooden cart, in wheel-to-wheel competition. This made any fall almost certainly fatal, and all to show total commitment to victory and faith in the Roman gods.
Snake milker
People didn’t always want the venom of snakes to make an antidote, and once the lethal toxin from cobras and vipers was prized for nastier reasons. Assassins and spies wanted poisons for daggers and arrows, and somebody had to handle the dangerous snakes to get it. Many didn’t make it past their first day on the job.
Food taster
Due to the spies and poisoners mentioned above, another nasty dangerous job existed in olden times. Kings and nobles who feared being knocked off employed someone to try a little bit of every meal they ate, to make sure it wasn’t laced with death. The good grub was not always enough of a consolation when assassination attempts claimed the food taster, not the monarch.
Plague Doctor
When disease tore through Europe during the Middle Ages, doctors tried to find a cure, or at least safely bury the bodies of its victims. With little real medical knowledge at hand, these
terrible danger of
The traditional plague doctor costume, with its long coat, gloves and crow-shaped mask served as a primitive version of
protective wear. Herbs in the ‘beak’ of the mask helped filter the air, and while they didn’t know it, the gloves and thick robes prevented contact with bacteria and viruses. ¢
u by Liz Clark
We use them every day and think little of them until something goes wrong — without our feet, we’re no longer mobile.
When it comes to foot problems, the best solution is to make an appointment with your local podiatrist. These professionals, diagnose, treat and help to prevent foot and lower limb problems. Diabetics, especially, should have regular checks with their foot care specialist. The feet indicate whether or not further health problems are being caused by the condition. These include detecting nerve and joint damage and blood vessel damage. A yearly check-up will help delay further complications caused by diabetes. It’s always good to ask for a check of the feet each visit to the doctor to ensure things aren’t going wrong. If glucose levels or blood pressure are causing issues then a visit to the podiatrist every three to six months is advised by health professionals.
Podiatrists can also provide guidance and tips on the correct footwear to use, and prevent painful feet from occurring with the use of orthotics, which are specially shaped and made for individual feet. As we age, our toenails can become thickened and more difficult to trim. A
foot doctor can take care of the nails and keep them healthy. They also treat nail and skin diseases affecting the feet and advise on ongoing personal care to help maintain foot health.
Your foot specialist can also treat sports injuries, and walking or running disorders. Other disorders a podiatrist may focus on are assessing and correcting gait issues in young children, carrying out biomechanical assessments, treating ingrown toenails and plantar wart removal.
They also have extensive knowledge of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, as well as awareness of different medical conditions, medications and how they affect the body.
In New Zealand, a podiatrist is required to have a degree in health science, have a current practising certificate and be registered with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand. ¢
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u by Andy Bryenton
Round bales in pastel green wraps are a feature of the rural landscape in modern times, but it took more than half a century for the concept to replace the square.
While the humble haystack was supplanted by a clever invention commercialised by Cyrus McCormick in 1874, round balers never caught the public eye until they went large. A round baler powered by steam was shown off in Paris in the late 1800s, but it didn’t offer any kind of big advantage over the square bale concept.
A production baler that rolled and compacted hay went into production after the second world war, with Allis-Chalmers making a go of the concept until 1960. However, it was just after this that the big innovation in round baling came about as part of a farming student’s dream in Iowa.
Virgil Haverdink didn’t just have a great name for an inventor. He also had a burning need to come up with something special to use for his master’s thesis on mechanised agriculture. Stuck for a
project that could earn him his degree, Virgil paid a visit to Professor Wesley Buchele, who was a local authority in farming engineering. Whether or not the professor’s name, which rhymes with ‘bushel’ gave them inspiration is lost to history. What we do know is that the master instructed the student to think laterally on round baling and why it had never taken off.
What Virgil came up with led to a group of other students and their professor disrupting the whole baling process. They thought beyond the feat of parcelling up hay and considered what happened next. The group realised that a round bale of considerable size could be handled by a tractor with the right implements and that it would be easy to wrap and feed out with machines. The days of small bales slung by hand would be over.
Australia was all over the concept, with the Econ Fodder Roller Baler debuting there in 1969. Later that year, as the world was rocked by Woodstock, an Iowa machinery company, Hawkbilt, talked to the team led by Haverdink and Buchele, and secured the plans for their invention. The Australians had beaten them to the punch. Still, the final word would go to another Iowan who gave the concept its final twist. Gary Vermeer switched up the machinery with belts to compact the
hay, hashing out the design in chalk on his shed floor. Thanks to him, the first truly modern baler was created, debuting in 1972.
It wasn’t long before tractor drivers worldwide were learning to handle a bale spike or a set of grips, to tote the new round bales about the farm. Packing the equivalent of 40 small square bales, a single one of these compacted masses of hay can feed 20 to 30 cattle each day, making for more efficient farming. ¢
u by Amy Fifita
While farmers are busy preparing their soils and pastures, nature has a way of taking care of itself — in this case, with lightning.
Although the weather in the past months was shocking for some, farmers may be happy with the boost in nitrates lightning strikes provided around New Zealand. All agriculturalists understand that if the soil is good, then so, too, is the crop.
Thunderstorms are more common in spring and summer because the sun heats the ground creating warmer air above it. If the air has a higher temperature than the air boundaries further up, they clash, and thunderstorms can begin.
The electrical charge from the heavens helps the soil and plants by providing nitrates. With 78% of the earth’s atmosphere consisting of molecular nitrogen, plants cannot use it until the compound has been split apart.
Airborne nitrogen is tightly bonded together, and when lightning strikes, it allows the nitrogen to detach and bond with oxygen, making it available for plants and soil to absorb. It also converts the compound into ammonia (NH ³ ) if the nitrogen bonds to hydrogen molecules.
The weather disturbance often follows with thunder, strong winds, heavy rain and lightning. Fortunately, for farmers, it naturally fertilises the soil with nitrates. The split nitrogen bonds with oxygen making nitrogen dioxide (NO²).
The process doesn’t stop there. Droplets in the clouds mix with the NO²
p The natural force of lightning creates a process that benefits soil health and promotes growth naturally, planting beans can provide a sustainable source. The plant’s roots use nitrogen fixation allowing growers to determine the area where the fertiliser is needed. ¢
creating nitrates, and rainfall guides the nutrients to the ground. Microorganisms in the ground complement the extra nitrates with their nitrogen fixation ability. With the heightened NH³ and nitrate compounds in the soil, the plants will benefit from their presence.
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“Darned if I know Dog, what’s the blimmin’ whether gonna be like this summer. S’pose we gotta make sum plans eh? Cood be a dry summer, but hay, look wot happind last summer. Heeps of rein.”
Well readas, there goes Boss agin, havin’ thorts about things ona farm. Talkin’ to me but I reckin more talkin’ to hisself. But, we gonna see at smoko, ’cos his gerlfren’ Sharlene can say some sense mostly.
Shore enuff, we was ona woolshed smoko steps an’ Boss startid up again.
“Deah,” he askt her wile she pored cuppatees. She gived me a nod, too, so I knew a bita scone would fall my way. So I jus’ lissined to wot they was sayin’.
“Y’see Deah,” Boss sed. “I hada yarn with the sharemilker ona dairy block, an’ he wants ter no about gettin’ in feed in case we get a bitofa drought this summa. Should he get sum palm kernil. Or put ina maize crop fer silage? I’m not sure.”
Well, as usual, Sharlene hada answer, and said in her skoolteecher voice: “Each year, New Zealand imports about two million tonnes of palm kernel, a by-product of palm oil processing in Indonesia and Malaysia, to feed dairy cows, at a cost of $800 million.”
in time and resources. Grown on the dairy farm it can add value to farms’ feed supply, help mitigate climate risk, extract soil nutrients from high fertility effluent paddocks, and be used as a ‘break crop’ in the pasture renewal process. Should be fed to fill genuine feed deficits for economic responses and be well managed to reduce feed costs and wastage.”
Hmmm. Some cracklin’ an’ gravy maybe with me Tux tonite. Better than palm kernils an’ silage.
Glad I’m not a cow eh? See ya. Cheers — Billy ¢
Boss splutted his cuppatees. “Gooness me,” he sed, “an’ I guess that palm kernil gotta use up a lotta land ter grow, too. Bye bye forests eh?” Sharlene agreed and hada look at her pad thing she has at smoko.
“This feed, while initially unappetising to cows, becomes acceptable when pasture is scarce due to its decent energy and protein content.”
Y’no readas, duzzint sound very tasty eh? But Sharlene reckind maize wood be tastier for cows. “Maize is a vital crop, and represents a significant investment
“Well Deah, we still gotta figure wot it’s gonna be like ona farm over the summer and on, eh?” seda Boss, an’ she had that covered, too. “Beef and Lamb says demand for red meat overall is expected to be slightly better in the new season — cattle prices are expected to remain strong, but sheep prices are expected to remain at multi-year lows driven by a continued sluggish Chinese economy. Europe and North America are expected to remain strong for beef and lamb. A recovery may be slow but the fundamentals are good.”
Well, Boss looked pretty satisfied with that, an’ then Sharlene sed she had to go and tend to the stove ina homested kitchin. That’s wen I smelt roast pork ona air.
u by Amy Fifita
As with all living things, nutrients are important for growth and health; when growing crops, having well-maintained soil is vital.
A healthy soil sustains plant life and relies on soil organic carbon, biological organisms, and chemical and physical factors. Soil organic carbon improves structure, feeds bacteria, fungi and fauna energy and sequesters carbon from the air.
Worms, bacteria, insects and other organisms are a sign of healthy soil, as they assist in decomposing organic matter making its nutrients available. Having an abundance of biological organisms also creates a resistance against pests and pathogens.
Chemical factors impact the pH levels. The best pH level can differ according to the crop and can increase productivity, nutrients and growth, and complement the biological ecosystem. There are various ways to promote them with fertiliser application and ensuring minimal soil compaction.
Having a good drainage system in place is vital for preventing soil compaction. Other methods include adding organic matter and minimising vehicle and livestock traffic to ensure the soil is not compacted and under pressure.
With the groundwork complete, create a maintenance plan with tasks like liming to make the soil less acidic, creating water balance, reducing erosion and
improving soil structure. Keeping on top of maintenance will enhance the soil, so it is rich in nutrients and organisms.
Soil tests provide landowners with a detailed report of what fertilisers to apply to the ground. If one has been done in the past, having another test will allow you to track how your recent methods have affected the land.
Its benefits provide knowledge for farmers and growers to move forward and enhance their soil to its optimal health. Once details are known, people can create nutritional balance and improve their crops. ¢
u by Paul Campbell
Farm contracting has always featured a high adventurous side, with aerial top
aircraft carrying often spectacular operations especially in hill country
There’s a true story of an early pilot contractor on a Hawke’s Bay hill property who tied the tail of his Tiger Moth to a fencepost, facing a sloping downhill paddock. Reaching maximum revs, the pilot signalled his farmer who cut the rope with an axe for a successful takeoff.
Today, things are a little more legal. In much earlier days though, the task was to spread the material by hand. Contract labour found it extremely hard work, and stories were told of bags of unspread fertiliser thrown into gullies and the workers in the nearest pub.
Aerial contracting came to the fore after the second world war. Planes were plentiful, leading to wartime pilots able to find a new vocation exploring the skies over remote land, spreading superphosphate to boost production. New Zealand’s hill country farming economy
became more viable with fertiliser dropping from the air.
In the lower country, contractors have moved to specialised truck spreaders, and in all, some two million tonnes of fertiliser is applied annually to pastures, crops and forests by truck or tractor or fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft. About 40% is spread by aircraft onto steep country. The operator, farmer or pilot tries to partly overlap the previous swathe pattern with the next pass. This helps to compensate for the low rate at the edge of each pass.
On the ground in pre-war times a horse towing a spreader box was used. Later, spreaders consisted of a hopper filled with fertiliser on the back of a tractor, while a spinning device ensured a good spread. On large farms, contract firms are increasingly being used. With large trucks and hoppers, they can do an efficient and accurate job.
On dairy farms, cows spend only one day or night grazing each paddock before being moved to the next. Nitrogen
p A common hill farm sight with purpose-built planes fertiliser is often applied to each paddock after each grazing. This does not require a contractor, so is often done using the four-wheel-drive farm bike with a spreader attachment behind.
As aerial topdressing expanded, the Civil Aviation Department set out
specifications that Included groundhandling, and safety for the pilot. Fletcher Aviation Corporation planned the Fletcher FU 24 aircraft, and since then, the Fletcher remains the most common fixedwing aircraft used for aerial topdressing in New Zealand. ¢
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DARGAVILLE 141 Awakino Road
Comfort and Charm
Discover this delightful two bedroom home, set on 1,012m² section. Combined kitchen/dining, separate lounge features a heat pump, ensuring warmth and comfort year-round. Two well-sized bedrooms
Separate laundry, single garage, plus a workshop at the rear. Enjoy the outdoor deck area, the large section offers plenty of space for gardening and outdoor activities. Situated in a fantastic location, this cute home is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat close to town amenities. Contact me today to schedule a viewing and see how this property can be the perfect fit for you.
Erin Grbin
BAYLYS BEACH 253 Rehutai Road
Coastal Lifestyle Living Not to Be Missed
A beautifully presented coastal lifestyle block and our vendors have their next move sorted. Set back from the road, an elevated position taking in panoramic views of the ocean, neighbouring properties and extensive views out over the Kaipara. Tidy home of four double bedrooms, open plan living. Decks wrapping two sides of the home with private deck off the master. Studio, double garage and an array of sheds cater to many different uses - calf rearing, horses, storage of vehicles/farm implements. Rolling contour of 13ha located approximately 14km from Dargaville and under 5km to Baylys Beach.
pggwre.co.nz/DAG40342 OPEN HOME
MAUNGAKARAMEA 1815 Omana Road
Charming Country Homestead
$620,000 GST Inclusive
Ron Grbin
E rgrbin@pggwrightson.co.nz M 027 471 6388
Erin Grbin
Our vendors are motivated to sell and have purchased their next property, their instructions are clear that they want a sale. This 4.2ha homestead features threebedroom home. Kitchen equipped with a double sink and a generous bay window. The dining room has a cozy fireplace complete with a wetback, the separate lounge has another fireplace and bifold doors for indoor-outdoor flow. The property is divided into four paddocks and is equipped with a set of cattle yards featuring a head bail, an older hay shed, complete with workshop. Ideal for families seeking the serenity of country living. 3 1 1
E erin.grbin@pggwrightson.co.nz M 021 716 388
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Grand Villa With Charm, Character and Land
Experience the charm and character of this unique property, featuring a character villa on 13 hectares The villa has been refurbished with updated kitchen and bathroom, rewiring and insulation done. The spacious layout includes three double bedrooms with high ceilings and natural light. The spaces throughout the villa make it a desirable and inviting space. Woolshed area offers practical amenities. The QEII block of approximately 4.4 hectares has a picturesque and natural setting.
Don't miss the opportunity to see this truly special property, with additional features waiting to be discovered. 3 1 2 DEADLINE
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Lifestyle, Farming All in One
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45 hectare block with free-draining volcanic soils, with a modern one-bedroom home. Varnished plywood walls and ceiling with custom made doors and joinery. Open plan kitchen/dining area and separate living room with bi-fold doors to rural views. Laundry, workshop with three-phase power and garaging. Bore water.
Grazing 80 yearlings. 32 paddocks, good infrastructure and sheds, central race for paddock accessibility. Silage is also made. Stock yards include cattle crush and weigh scales. Ideal for lifestyle or farming. Handy to the coast for fishing and leisure.
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additional grazing available under scattered bush. The balance of the land is in native bush and pine trees. The contour is described as a mix of rolling to medium to the rear of the property with a mix of rolling to flat to the front. Stocking is at 185 breeding cows, 100 breeding ewes, 70 yearling steers and 300 trade lambs Approximately 30 paddocks with troughs in every paddock Water for the farm is sourced from a spring fed dam on the property and is pumped by solar pump to header tanks and then gravity fed to troughs in paddocks. There is good farm infrastructure and a very nice three bedroom homestead plus two bedrooms, with bathroom also attached, all with established grounds and gardens. The location is just 9km from the service village of Ruawai. A very nice established property that is well set up and ready to go. This farm will be popular and will attract a range of interested purchasers. The property has had a lot of new infrastructure put in place and has been maintained by the same family for generations. Give Ron or Dennis a call to inspect. 3 1 4
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M 022 312 7704
AUCTION Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Thursday 14 November VIEW By Appointment Only E dennis.wallace@pggwrightson.co.nz
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Our vendor has found their next dream property and is keen to see this one sold. Located just 8 minutes from Dargaville township, this thoughtfully designed four-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers a blend of comfort and functionality The property features distinctive Macrocapa French doors that open into a formal lounge, complete with an inviting open fireplace—a perfect spot for relaxing on cooler evenings. The heart of the home is a well-appointed kitchen designed with entertainers in mind With strategic layout and ample space, it caters effortlessly to both everyday meals and larger gatherings. By-fold windows open directly to a spacious rear courtyard, seamlessly merging indoor and outdoor living for your convenience
Set on a generous 2.23 hectares, the property is framed by mature trees and gardens, creating a serene and picturesque setting. At the rear, a large multi-purpose shed originally purpose built stables stands ready for a variety of uses Whether you need space for horses, hay storage, or firewood, this versatile building meets your needs.
If you’re seeking a tranquil rural retreat with ample space and modern comforts, this is a must-see
Asking Price $1,100,000
View 5.30-6.30pm Thur 17 Oct & 12-12.45pm Sat 19 Oct
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Here’s a fantastic opportunity to secure an 80ha (subject to title being issued) dairy farm spread across five titles just 14kms from Dargaville township With a three-year average production of 53,572kgMS and operating on OAD milkings, this farm is ideal for an owner-operator looking for an efficient setup The medium rolling contour makes it easily manageable, and the 46 paddocks give you plenty of room to rotate stock The property is well-equipped with a reliable 14 ASHB cow shed including a in shed feed system a 2-bay implement shed a calf shed and a chemical shed You’ll also have the capacity to rear 150 calves on whole milk The cozy four-bedroom, one-bathroom home provides a comfortable living space, complete with a single garage and carport plus a separate sleep-out Whether you're expanding your farming portfolio or ready to take the leap into ownership this is a property worth viewing bayleys co nz/1020955
This 171ha dairy unit is a solid investment Given the location and soil types (Red Hill Loam and Pinaki Sand) the farm calves in June but could easily be converted to autumn calving The average production is 109,438 kgMS The farm's infrastructure includes a 25 ASHB cow shed feed pad 5-bay implement shed 3-bay calf shed and a large set of cattle yards The farm water for the farm comes from the Te Marie and Bradley water schemes The Bradley scheme also feeds the three-bedroom farmhouse The farm is essentially a pasture-based system with some PKE, maize, and turnips Subdivided into 53 paddocks with multi-wire electric fencing, limestone races and the contour is gentle to rolling with some stepper sideling’s The farmhouse is a comfortable three-bedroom one-bathroom home with a sleepout bayleys co nz/1020862
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October
Heartland Services Rural Clinic – Aranga School — Tuesday 15 October, 9–11am. Call us 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009.
Ringa Atawhai Matauranga – ACC — October 15th and 29th, 10am–1pm at the Whanau Focus office. Call or text 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009 for enquiries. Grief Talks — A four week support group for people living with grief and loss. 17, 24, 31 October and 7 November, 5pm–6pm at Morris & Morris, Cnr Gladstone & Victoria Sts, Dargaville. To book contact Josie Scott, Hospice Kaipara, 09 439 3330 ex 6716 or 027 643 3187 or email support@hospicekaipara. org.nz. Numbers limited.
What is Depression? “This talk saved my Life!” — by Keith Lightfoot, 18th October at 9.30am and 6.30pm, Sportsville, Dargaville. Brought to you by Sarah’s Solutions, Northland.
Dargaville Dalmatian Cultural Club Dali Afternoon 19 October at 20 Normanby St. 1pm historical photo display, 1.30pm unveiling of Aunty Violet renovations, 2pm Dali band and Kolo dancers, 3pm shared afternoon tea. Koha Entry and raffles. Enquiries to Lani at dargdalcc@gmail.com.
Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate – Craig ‘Wiggy’ Wiggins partnering with Forsyth Barr — 21st October, 5.30–7.30pm at the Dargaville Club, 53–55 Victoria Street. Light refreshments provided. RSVP by 18 October to forsythbarr.co.nz/seminars.
Kumara Kai on the Kauri Coast Food & Beverage Festival — 26 October 10.30am–2.30pm, Lower Hokianga Road. For more information contact lorrained@dcdb.nz.
Tomarata School 90th Reunion — 26 October to be held at Tomarata School from 11am, tickets $20 for more info email office@tomarata.school.nz.
Fale Pasifika Budgeting Service — 28 October at the Whanau Focus Centre. Call us to make an enquiry or a booking 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria St, Dargaville.
Heartland Services Rural Clinic – Pouto School — Tuesday 29 October 9.30–11.30am. Call us 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009.
November
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club Charity Concert — Fundraiser for the Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade, 3rd November 12.30–4pm at Dargaville Rugby Football Club, Murdoch Street. $10 per ticket available at Cicada Music Shop, Victoria St. Door sales. Enquiries phone Bruce 09 439 5513. Markets
Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.
Maungaturoto Night Market — 1st Saturday of every month, 4–7pm, at The Epicentre, 98 Hurndall Street. 021 0234 3632 kierenwilson22@gmail.com or Facebook.
Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).
Paparoa Artisan Market — now quarterly 10am–2pm Paparoa Memorial Hall, next market is Sunday 8th December.
Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am–12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa.
Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.
Kaipara Lifestyler is
57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday
7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.
Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.
Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–
7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.
Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — 2nd Monday of each month. Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.
Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info.
Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).
Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.
Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.
Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.
Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.
Dargaville Floral Art Club — 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.
Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian or Barbara 09 439 5959.
Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays 3.30–5pm held at The Lighthouse Church. Contact Pauline Taylor 021 263 7446 or 09 439 7505.
Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.
Dargaville Medieval Combat Club — Wednesday each week 6.30–8.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road. $15 per lesson. Equipment provided. Contact Kurt 022 622 7809.
Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.
Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.
Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.
Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.
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Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, Hokianga Road, upstairs above the cinema.
Dargaville Women’s Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino Road & Normanby Street, Dargaville. Contact Michelle 09 439 2930.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.
Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434.
JP Service — Every Thursday at the Whanau Focus Office, 12–1pm, walk in only. Call or drop in for enquiries 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.
Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays 3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street.
Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.
Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.
Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.
Line dancing group for beginners — every Monday night 5.30pm–7.30pm at Dargaville Dalmatian Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.
Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.
Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937.
Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055. Maungaturoto Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month. Winter we use the Centennial Hall in Maungaturoto. Other months we visit beautiful gardens in the area. New members welcome. Small annual fee of $15 to join — first 3 visits FREE. Please contact Gloria 021 100 8153 for more info.
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.
Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. Contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155. NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing. Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm. Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.
Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.
Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920. Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.
Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.
RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.
Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.
Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.
Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.
Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.
Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.
Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.
Tinopai Craft Group — Mondays from 10.30–1pm at the Tinopai Community Hall. Phone Linda 09 280 9988.
Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.
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3MM ACM Snowbond caravan/trailer/wet area lining $82.80. Scooters plywood, phone 09 438 6565.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine — Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.
DARGAVILLE MUSEUM presents ‘HAPPY HOLIDAYS’ Kevin Friedrich concert 1pm Sunday, 1st December. Lighthouse Function Centre. Adults $25. Children under 15yrs Free. Tickets at Dargaville Museum. Phone 09 439 7555.
SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara — car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.
TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
ENTERTAINMENT
‘HAPPY HOLIDAYS’ Kevin Friedrich Concert, 1pm Sunday, 1st December. Lighthouse Function Centre. Adults $25, children under 15yrs Free. Tickets at Dargaville Museum. Phone 09 439 7555.
Closing date for classified advertising for the October 22 2024 edition is Monday, October 21 2024
TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com.
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.
GARAGE SALE
GARAGE SALE Bromeliads, plants. Thursday-Friday 9:00am -2:00pm. Carport, 26 Clyde Street, Dargaville.
TOP QUALITY Coastal grazing available 1st December. Phone: 09 439 5927 or 027 307 8786.
& PLANTS
59B LOGAN STREET NURSERIES, Succulents For Sale. Worm Tea also available. Phone 027 239 0772. Open everyday except Monday and Tuesday.
SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639 552.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
PLUMBING UPGRADES & renovations. Contact James 021 0263 9558, Plumb Hub Northland Ltd. Servicing Hikurangi to Mangawhai.
SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
SEPTIC TANK SERVICES
MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
ROOFING REPAIRS. Local to Dargaville area. Phone 027 273 8935.
TREE SERVICES
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance. TRADES & SERVICES
SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.
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DARGAVILLE AMBULANCE. Volunteers wanted. Contact Station Officer on 022 424 6685.
and join our friendly team, Kauri Coast Care Home is looking for a Cook. Split shifts 7am-12.30pm, then 3pm-6pm. Must have previous cooking/kitchen experience. Immediate start | Competitive payrates Please Contact Jill Morris Loane, Care Home Manager at 09 439 6367,
Closing date for classified advertising for the October 22 2024 edition is Monday, October 21 2024
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Resuming after the winter. Next concert is the 7th of November 2024, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.
AN AFTERNOON of music with Kevin Friedrich & Friends. ‘HAPPY HOLIDAYS’ Family variety show. 1pm Sunday 1st December. Lighthouse Function Centre. Adults $25, children under 15 yrs Free. Tickets at Dargaville Museum. Phone 09 439 7555.
CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
EMPLOYMENT CLINIC at Citizens Advice Bureau. Are you experiencing problems at work and considering taking action? For free, confidential advice from an experienced employment advocate call 09 439 6100 or email dargaville@cab.org.nz to make an appointment. Next clinic is Friday 18 October.
FAMILY VARIETY SHOW ‘HAPPY HOLIDAYS’ Kevin Friedrich and friends an afternoon of music and fun. 1pm Sunday 1st December. Lighthouse Function Centre. Adults $25. Children under 15 yrs Free. Tickets at Dargaville Museum. Phone 09 439 7555.
KAIPARA GREY POWER appreciates Jason Marris, Chief Executive of Kaipara District Council, making it possible to be our guest speaker at our Friday 18th October Public meeting. We meet in the Dargaville Methodist Church complex starting with President Stewart Quirk at 1pm with Jason as near as possible to 1.15. Then enjoy a cuppa in the hall. All welcome.
RIMA HAIRA AGM Sunday 20th of October 1pm.
WAIKARA MARAE & Urupa Trust AGM. 9th November 2024, 10am–3pm. Trustee nominations will be taking place during the AGM. For further information please contact waikaramaorireservations@gmail.com.
POUTO TOPU A TRUST AGM
Saturday, 23rd November 2024
RANGITANE COMMUNITY HALL, POUTO
9.00am: 9.30am: 10.00am: Te Wa Karanga Registration Meeting Commences
• Chairs Report
• General Managers Report
• Minutes of AGM 2023
• Farm Reports
• Financial Report
• General Business AGM Booklets
• Trustee Elections - 2 Positions by rotation
Enquiries: Free Call: 0800 080 047 Email: admin@ptat.co.nz
THELMA AND CHARLIE PARKER EDUCATION TRUST
The above education trust was established at the direction of the late Mr Charlie Parker, a wellknown and respected local businessman.
The purpose of the trust is to establish and maintain scholarships which will be known as the THELMA AND CHARLIE PARKER SCHOLARSHIPS. Each scholarship is designed to assist any current pupil or pupils of Dargaville High School, who, in the opinion of the trustees, would benefit from further education or study of either tertiary or other nature, or of any recognised course of education or study and who would otherwise be unable to undergo such education or study having regard to the financial resources of that student and/or that student’s immediate family.
Marks 1 year since you passed. Remembered with love and fond memories. “Memoriesbloom inthegardenoftheheart”
The trustees of the trust therefore invite applications for assistance from students of Dargaville High School or from any person on a student’s behalf. Application forms are available from the school office or Hammonds Law, Solicitors.
To enable consideration by the trustees, all completed applications must be delivered to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law by 5pm on Friday the 1st of November 2024. Any enquiries should be directed to the High School office or to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law, Solicitors.
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Macstein Limited of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 1 Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road, Kaiwaka known as Four Square Kaiwaka
Venue: Rangitane Community Hall, Pouto AGENDA Reports, Minutes of previous AGM (2023), Trust name, Elections - 3 vacancies (nominations close Tue 19th November), General business
Enquiries to Dene Holyoake 021 734 914 Or email: poutopapakaingatrust@gmail.com
Suphan Thai Restaurant Limited of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 57 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as Supahn Thai Restaurant
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is restaurant
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery Store
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 9pm.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
The current conditions to be varied are: Monday to Sunday 11.30am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm.
The new conditions sought are: Monday to Sunday 11.30am to 3pm and 4.30pm to 9.30pm.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the second publication of this notice.
The first was published on October 8 2024.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the
Maungaturoto Motorcycles 117 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto P: 09 431 8555 Northland Powersports 15 Rewa Rewa Road, Raumanga, Whangarei P: 09 437 5451 Rouse Motorcycles 1 King Street, Hikurangi, Northland P: 09 4338 471