Kaipara Lifestyler, October 17th 2017 by Integrity Community Media

October 17 2017

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School holiday fun New era for arts

Dargaville and Mangawhai artists and locals came together at the newly renovated Muddy Waters Gallery …

Pool open day

A new management committee has been set up to maximise the use of the Kauri Coast swimming pool …

p Children at the Dargaville Library had fun at the ‘I want a hat party,’ organised by the library during the school holidays. Stories were read, a game of ‘pin the hat on the bear’ was played and the children made their own hats.

Dates set for by-election u by Joanna Manson

After the resignation of Mayor Greg Gent the Kaipara District Council has announced a by-election will be held in January to find his replacement.

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Mr Gent’s departure is effective from November 15 which means that under the Local Electoral Act 2001, where a vacancy occurs before November 20, 2017 the by-election cannot occur before February 17, 2018. Nominations will therefore open next month on November 24 and close at midday Friday December 22 before the postal voting period

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have to resign and trigger an additional vacancy and by-election with a further cost likely to be around $20,000. A KDC spokesperson has told the Lifestyler ‘further information about the process for nominations will be released in due course’. Deputy Mayor Peter Wethey will stand in after Mayor Gent’s departure. ¢

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2017 Kaipara Art Awards FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! Come and witness the talent and creativity of our local artistic community. The 2017 Kaipara Art Awards exhibition takes pride of place in the newly refurbished & upgraded Muddy Waters Gallery.

p The Mangawhai Museum History Group at the ‘Gumdigging and Gumfields at Mangawai’ book launch. The book was the result of several months research and work by Ivan Urlich, assisted by Janis Martin and Bev Ross. Kauri Gum was the top export from Mangawai between 1860 and 1900, next to logging. (Note, ‘Mangawai’ is an historical spelling.)

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p Fishers on the Kaipara Harbour have braved rain and wind recently, but persistence has paid off and they are reporting good catches of snapper, kahawai and gurnard as spring progresses towards summer, and hopefully better weather. Gary ‘Gravy’ Greaves landed this 9kg-plus snapper on a trip down harbour from Pahi.

Accordion reprise u Accordionist Corey Jeffries has been entertaining around Dargaville during the school holidays outside Countdown, and at the accordion exhibit area of the Dargaville Museum, which includes a collection of over 200 accordions by Kevin Friedrich. For further information on the accordion in Dargaville phone Christine 021 626 500.

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Preparing for cable landing New era for arts u by Joanna Manson

u by Anna Harding

Mangawhai is closer to becoming the New Zealand landing point for the Hawaiki Submarine Cable on its journey from the United States to Australia.

Dargaville and Mangawhai artists and locals came together at the newly renovated Muddy Waters Gallery to celebrate the Dargaville opening of the Kaipara Art Awards exhibition last Friday.

p Hawaiki cable landing station under construction at Bream Tail Farm entrance

The $500 million, 15,000km cable will traverse the ocean from Oregon, United States, to Sydney, Australia, with landings in American Samoa and Hawaii — as well as Mangawhai Heads bringing improved internet speed and a significant capacity increase when it’s turned on in June 2018. Work is underway at Bream Tail Farm where Hawaiki Submarine Cable NZ has been installing underground ducting in preparation for the arrival of the submarine fibre cable later this year. Stretching from under the sand dunes north of the Mangawhai Surf Club inland via Bream Tail Farm, the two kilometres of underground pipes allow the submarine cable to connect to the land-based fibre network at their Cable Landing Station at Cove Road. Site preparation works at the station began in June and virtually all the duct pipe has been installed using technology which allows the pipes to be installed

with minimal disturbance to the surface. Bream Tail Farm archaeologist Dianne Harlow and Shereen Worthington representing Te Uri o Hau made a preconstruction archaeological survey along the route in July, which identified nothing of interest and nothing has been found during construction works. “We are very pleased with our Bream Tail Farm works progress. Completion of the duct route means we are ready for the submarine cable landing late this year which is a major milestone. “The cable landing station construction is on target for installation of the specialised submarine cable terminal equipment in early 2018,” said Hawaiki’s NZ programme manager, Richard Howarth. A special communications exhibition at the Mangawhai Museum tells the story of communication in the region from early settler days to submarine cables and the Hawaiki project in particular. ¢

p From the left is Lynley Clements, Patricia Mortensen and Sheelagh John, three of the 80 plus people who came to the opening of the Kaipara Art Awards, at the Muddy Waters Gallery in Dargaville

After being at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery for the last two weeks, the 46 entries were transferred to the new white walls of the Muddy Waters Gallery. “It’s just such a privilege to be able to bring this back into Dargaville and for the people of Dargaville to have such easy access to it,” said Kaipara Art Awards chair John Pickworth. “I very much see it as being the pinnacle of achievement for this area for artists to strive for. After having

completed the refurbishment of the gallery, it’s a space that any city would be proud of. The last piece of the puzzle is managing the lighting.” In a speech on opening night John paid homage to the artists for putting their artwork out there to be judged, “as it takes a lot of courage.” The exhibition runs until Tuesday, October 31 and the gallery hours are Monday-Friday 11am-3pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm, at 43 Hokianga road. ¢

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A butterfly experience Art inspired by nature u by Anna Harding

u by Anna Harding

Dargaville Rotary’s newest exchange student, Johanna Weber from Switzerland, wasn’t expecting to find herself dressed as a monarch butterfly in front of hundreds of people, while in New Zealand.

Ex-Otamatea High School student Kohl Tyler-Dunshea is making it big in the New Zealand art scene. She gained first place in the 2017 Estuary Art and Ecology Art Awards, with her installation ‘Offerings’ and collaborated with New Zealand shoe company Merchant1948, with their spring/summer collection.

p Dargaville Rotary’s newest exchange student, Johanna Weber is from Aarau, Switzerland

p Kohl Tyler-Dunshea, who grew up in Paparoa, is making it big in the New Zealand art scene

The 17-year-old is here for a year and will live with four different host families and attend Dargaville High School. It was through friends of her current host family she ended up modelling Patricia Mortensen, Robyn Mitchell and Averil Wheatley’s entry in the recent Wearable Arts extravaganza. Off-stage, Johanna is finding plenty to keep her busy. “I really like it so far. It’s small, but the community is so strong.” Rugby, netball and cricket are all new to Johanna. “We have sports like volleyball, soccer, uni hockey and

Kohl studied at the Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She said winning the award felt “incredible, it is my first year out of art school so winning a prize like that was a very big confidence boost. “Growing up in a rural town, Paparoa, encouraged me to venture outside and make my own fun. It encouraged me to look at the environment and create work about what I found.” Her work often revolves around themes of ecology, globalism and relational aesthetics. “Ecology is deeply

handball. We also have seasons where you play games, but there’s training the whole year. Here you just train for the season and stop. “There have been many highlights so far, like the first time I saw the birth of a calf. For me that was really cool. The school ski trip was fun — I’ve never skied on a volcano before. I went to the Kauri Museum and that was really impressive. I haven’t been to the Dargaville Museum yet but I really want to go there. And of course the Wearable Arts — being a model for the first time.” ¢

important to me, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to stop making work that doesn’t lead back to working with and protecting the biosphere. I feel It gives my artwork purpose, which I find rewarding. “I think that’s why I wanted to be an artist, I want to share ideas, to make things, and add to important conversations within our culture.” Her advice to aspiring artists is “find out what you are passionate about and master it. A career in the arts is a lifelong commitment so spend time building your reputation and that will pay off eventually. Also be ambitious!” ¢

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Pool open day

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

u by Anna Harding

A new management committee has been set up to maximise the use of the Kauri Coast swimming pool and is inviting the community along to a free open day on Saturday, October 21, 12pm-6pm.

To the mayor There is clearly something very much amiss in the State of Kaipara. We cannot hold a CEO for more than a few months and now we cannot hold on to a duly elected Mayor for little more than a year. Presumably Mr Gent has good reasons for his resignation although he won’t disclose them. At the very least he should be offering his humble apologies to ratepayers, but I haven’t noted that yet. But we seem to be doing very well in some areas. Highest paying local authority with

20 per cent of staff paid in excess of $100k per annum, goodness knows why, this is hardly Fonterra; largest debt burden per ratepayer; some of the highest rates in all of New Zealand. And not a great deal to show for it. I sincerely hope that some capable, determined, community minded people put their names forward for the February mayoral election. The Kaipara District is overdue for competent leadership and a commitment to change for the better. Eric Smitton (Ratepayer)

Logging trucks p Members of the new Kauri Coast community swimming pool, management committee

“We’re excited about it because we’ve got a great facility, but it’s been underutilized,” said committee member Roxanne Kelly. “We want to start with a big bang,” so the open day will feature family games, prizes, a bombing competition, aqua classes, a bouncy castle and more. Dargaville and Te Kopuru swimming clubs and committee members will be there to talk to people as well — with ideas and comments welcome. The committee came together in August and it’s members each represent a different group or organisation. John Mclean is there for the elderly, Vern Stevens for education and as a pool trustee representative, Roxanne Kelly for Sport Northland, Carlrine and Ross Gillespie for Swimming Northland, Darlene Lang Gent for the Kaipara District Council, Debbie Evans for health, Scott Linklater for Community Leisure Management (CLM) — the company contracted to run the pool — and Lance Warmington as the business advisor.

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Since coming together in August, they have discussed new building ideas and formed a building committee. They also want to encourage more elderly residents to use the hydro pool, look into a new pool toy, sports that can be played in the pool, making it 50 metres more often and hosting more carnivals. The Kauri Coast community swimming pool is at 9 Onslow street, Dargaville. 09 4391065, kccp@clmnz.co.nz, clmnz. co.nz/kauricoast. ¢

The race for the logs starts after midnight. The idea is to go as fast as possible, and to use the engine brakes as much as possible. The more people woken up, the better. Especially in Jervois Street. The

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2017 Council Meetings:

Kaipara Community Health Trust The Kaipara District Council invite expressions of interest to fill a trustee vacancy for the Kaipara Community Health Trust (KCHT). KCHT has the objective to ensure there are health services available locally for people in our community to access. The KCHT has been highly effective over the last 19 years in protecting and enhancing the services available on the Dargaville Hospital site. The new Trustee will be able to build on this legacy by advocating on behalf of all Kaipara communities and ensuring, through good governance, that the Trust’s current assets are well-managed for current and future community needs. The Council are seeking to appoint a trustee from residents in the Dargaville Ward. They will join 11 other members in quarterly meetings of the Trust and other sub-committee meetings as required. This is an unpaid voluntary appointment which is eligible for reimbursement of some travel expenses. Expressions of interest are invited from citizens who are passionate about the provision of local health services. Please express interest in becoming a Trustee by writing to Linda Osborne at Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340; or by emailing losborne@kaipara. govt.nz Please detail why you are interested in becoming a Trustee and the skills that you would bring which might benefit the Trust. Further information can be obtained by contacting Linda on 09 439 3123 or by email. Expressions of interest close on Tuesday 31 October 2017

NOTICE: Please can all residents who utilise the Kaipara Refuse bags for waste and recycling please ensure they are not placed at collection points more than a day before collection. There has been increased animal activity which has resulted in wastes spreading with weather events. Those caught dumping prior to the allocated times are able to be served infringement notices. Thank you for your assistance with this.

Long Term Plan Public Briefing 9 Wednesday 18 October @ 9:30am Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville

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100 Years ago Dargaville Borough: Council Minutes That a crossing be constructed at a cost of ten pounds from Victoria Street to the side entrance used jointly by the Wairoa Stores and Mr C Keane and that the work be proceeded with at once. The Engineer is authorised to proceed with the formation tarring and sanding of the footpath at Mangawhare from Murdock Street to the corner of Mt Wesley Road and the footpath on the North East side of Mr Carr’s residence in Hokianga Road. The option of shelling may be considered for the footpath in Mangawhare. In connection with the Borough Engineer’s suggestion to purchase a road grader we have asked that a statement shall be prepared as to the amount of necessary work that could be carried out with a grader. We have authorised the ordering of a street water fountain to be fixed at the Junction of Hokianga Road and Victoria Street at a cost of 30 pounds 10 shillings. The type selected is the “Continuous Bubbling Fountain”

Unsealed roads require regular laying of maintenance aggregate. If tyres are low, road users can run the risk of punctures on freshly laid metal. This larger material is particularly prone to puncturing worn tyres, but is a necessary requirement during the winter months to ensure the roads are still safely traversable. Please take caution when travelling on freshly laid aggregate, and check the condition of your tyres — especially if you live on the unsealed network.

Long Term Plan Public Briefing 11 Monday 06 November @ 9:30 AM The Club, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

Council Meeting Tuesday 14 November @ 9:00 AM Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville

Road Spraying Road Works for the District – October 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Area specific works planned during October • Minor bridge repairs throughout the District • Maintenance grading throughout the District when conditions are suitable • Water table restoration – Redhill, Avoca East, Katui, Tanoa and Marahemo Roads

Notes for Drivers on Unsealed Roads

Monday 30 October @ 9:30am Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville

• Heavy Metal Strengthening – Pouto and Oparakau Road • Mechanised Tree Pruning – Throughout the Pouto Peninsula, Oparakau, Tokatoka Road and Chevoit, Eveline Street • Culverts – Pukehuia, Curnow, Sandy Beach, Heatley and Te Kowhai Roads

Area specific works completed during September

Broadspectrum NZ Ltd, Kaipara Branch is due to commence their full network round of glyphosate roadside vegetation spraying.

Rural Vegetation Spraying Starting this month in the Maungaturoto Area and continuing towards the northern end of the district.

• Water table restoration – Redhill and Oparakau Road • Culvert Renewals – Oparakau, Waihue and Gallie Road • Heavy Metal Strengthening – Avoca and Pouto Roads; ongoing Routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole District during October include pothole repairs both on unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified and grading of select roads pending sufficient rainfall.

Council would like to thank you for your co-operation as work is undertaken across the district to improve our communities and infrastructure. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information

Livestock A reminder to check all rural boundary fences to ensure stock can’t get to the road. Report wandering stock on 0800 105 890.

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Crafting passion

Mentors needed

u by Joanna Manson

u by Anna Harding

After two decades living in Australia, Mike Price returned to New Zealand and decided to move to Dargaville late last year where he’s started his own business of creating wrought iron hangings.

The Te Roroa Learning Assistance, driver mentor programme is looking for new mentors and a manual vehicle.

p Mike Price and neighbour Trayton with a wrought iron hanging

p Te Roroa receptionist LeeAnne Parry, promotions and social media officer/tutor Ashlee Wati and programme coordinator Stephanie Pattison

“I came up with the idea of making outlines around eight years ago while living in Australia in a country town which had a small forge. I would dabble in making things like candelabras and other decorative items in wrought iron,” said Mike. A close friend and an avid Holden fan was looking for something different for his car collection and Mike took it upon himself to create his first FJ Holden wrought iron piece of art and the orders have been coming in since. “The amount of interest was overwhelming and we started to get requests to make other sorts of cars, trucks, motorcycles and even a tractor,“ he says.

The free programme is open to learner drivers who need help getting their restricted licence, with volunteer mentors taking participants on driving lessons in Dargaville and Whangarei. Mentors must have held a full licence for more than two years, have no criminal convictions and commit to a minimum of four hours mentoring per week. They are also required to attend a one-day training course. An automatic vehicle has been provided for the programme by Northland Road Safe Trust. “People do this to give back to the community and to help our youth get their licence and get into employment. A lot of it is based

What started as a one-off hobby has now turned out to be a small business for semi-retired Mike and he says he’s the only one in the world making these wall hangings. “Orders have started to come in and I found myself having to employ the parttime services of my neighbour Trayton. “Trayton has picked up some great life skills and has now mastered the art of welding and spray painting — he’s awoken his creative side as well. “We are now hopefully looking forward to putting Dargaville on the New Zealand map for the home of wrought iron artwork.” An example of Mike’s work can be found at Dargaville’s Auto One. ¢

around getting employment,” said Te Roroa programme coordinator Stephanie Pattison. She added that employers have an increasing need for people with a manual licence, so Te Roroa is asking for financial support to purchase a manual vehicle. So far this year, 46 people have come through the course, 12 people are taking it at present and there are more on a waiting list. ”We would hate for this programme to stop, because it is benefiting quite a lot of people in this community,” said Te Roroa tutor, Ashlee Wati. Call Te Roroa Learning Assistance on 0800 555 365. ¢

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Ramble tickets on sale School’s positive report u by Joanna Manson

u by Anna Harding

After a wet winter, spring has sprung in Mangawhai just in time for the release of tickets to the upcoming annual Palmers Planet Garden Ramble on November 11 and 12.

Otamatea High School has achieved a positive Education Review Office report, after an assessment at the end of last term.

p Students in class at Otamatea High School, who recently achieved a positive ERO report. p A garden from the 2016 ramble

Garden coordinator John Dickie says the 18 gardens involved are alive with buds, flowers, fresh growth, bees and other insects. Coming into its 14th year of operation the event continues to grow in popularity with a record 500 tickets sold to last year’s ramble. “We are careful to listen to past comments and feedback when considering and selecting the final lineup of gardens each year,” says John. This years ramble will showcase seven gardens which have never featured before in the event. “Trending in Mangawhai and immediate surrounds are smaller gardens, and many of the gardens in

Photo credit Josie Gritten Photography

Photo credit: Josie Gritten Photography

this year’s line-up reflect this. However, there are still some grand and well established large gardens on offer that can occupy a keen rambler for well over an hour. “All proceeds from the Palmers Planet Mangawhai Garden Ramble support the very good causes of our local Plunket and the local Kindergarten, both of which are invaluable grass-roots organisations that rely heavily on this important community fundraiser,” said Mr Dickie. Early bird tickets are on sale for $20 per person until Monday, October 30. Regular tickets thereafter are $25 per person. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by a paid ticket holder. ¢

ERO reviews the performance of all New Zealand schools and early learning services around every three years. The report stated that since 2014, “the school has revitalised its approach to lifting student achievement and responding to children whose learning and achievement need acceleration. The school has a holistic approach to raising student achievement and developing lifelong learners. This approach is well planned and is supported by the board, school leaders, staff and the community, including hapu and iwi.” The report also noted the “significant improvement” in the school’s overall NCEA achievement over the last three

years, evident across all groups of students, including Maori. “The school’s processes and actions effectively help to achieve excellence and equity for learners. This is mainly attributable to the school having built a positive school culture supported by powerful relationships and partnerships with parents, whanau and community, together with effective school leadership and governance.” Principal Rachel Clothier-Simmonds said “we are very proud of this report which reflects a real team effort. “Thanks once again to all the students, staff and community who have made this a reality at Otamatea High School.” ¢

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NORTHLAND Teen’s poem goes viral RESCUE HELICOPTER u by Anna Harding

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Lifting the spirits of each other

From farming to the bends An afternoon out in the boat to dive for scallops turned into a different type of adventure for Maungaturoto farmer, Logan Diamond. “I was out diving in the Whangarei Harbour at a favourite spot and had been down a few times. On my next dive, I started feeling a bit average but kept going, and before long I wasn’t feeling very good at all,” Logan says. “I must have come up too fast or too many times, and once I was back in the boat that last time, I really felt like it was all closing in on me. Down on the sea bed, I had felt like I was going to vomit and the feeling just got worse. Something definitely wasn’t right. I felt like a bad mix between sick and drunk.” Once back on shore, Logan vomited, but still tried to make it home, where he was found by his wife Zaria, asleep in his ute and still in his wetsuit. Panic kicked in and Zaria stripped him of his wetsuit, dressed him and got him into her car to take him to Whangarei Hospital. “I was panicking but didn’t want to show our two-year-old that, so I just hurried to get him into my car to take him to hospital. I knew it wasn’t good. On arrival, they said a nitrogen bubble might have passed through his brain and by that point I was a trembling mess but holding it together for him and our baby,” Zaria says. “I felt better when they said the rescue helicopter was on its way to collect him and take him to Auckland, as I knew it meant he would be getting help faster. Without that helicopter, I don’t know if he would still be here today for his kids and me.” The Nor thland Rescue Chopper transported him to North Shore Hospital, t h e c o un t r y ’s s p e c i a li s t h o s p i t a l for dealing with the bends . Logan remembers it well, despite his condition. “ The guys in the helicopter were so professional. They came in and spoke with me before the flight and made me more comfortable about what was ahead. During the flight, they talked to me the whole way and kept me informed – even when we were on the roof of the other hospital, they kept reassuring me.” To read more about Logan’s story nest.org.nz

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Dargaville teen Jai Selkirk, 16, is in a team of four that won the Word — The Front Line poetry slam competition in Auckland and his solo performance of his poem, ‘True story’, has made a big impression, with over one million views online and counting. A poetry slam is a competition where poets recite their original work. “It’s weird, it’s crazy. I was told it had been posted and then 50,000 people had seen it in the first morning,” said Jai. “True Story is about the stereotypes on my culture, being Maori and about how I’ve witnessed what people say about it and my thoughts on it. “I hope people will put it into thought and try stop labeling everyone by all these stereotypes — for any culture and religion.” Jai and his team have been invited to perform in two Melbourne events this December, the ‘Upside Down Youth Poetry Conference’ and the ‘Melbourne Spoken Word Prize,’ one of the largest slams in the Southern Hemisphere. During the trip, they will represent New

Zealand at the Trans-Tasman youth poetry slam. A givealittle page has been made, to raise funds. Jai encourages others to “just go for it, try all the weird

stuff like that and try get a passion for different things.” givealittle.co.nz/cause/ youthpoetstomelbourne. ¢

Rubbish heroes to visit u by Joanna Manson

Love Kaipara will be hosting a free waste minimisation event in both Dargaville and Mangawhai with the help of ‘two no-waste nomads’ — zero waste education heroes — Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince. They are calling into Kaipara during their ‘Rubbish Trip’ tour around New Zealand aimed at educating Kiwis about living without waste. Hannah and Liam will draw on their own research and two years of experience living with zero waste. Love Kaipara educator Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock says: “Curbing the proliferation of plastics and waste in general is an urgent environmental problem with a social answer — change spreads by people copying others.” “These demonstrations in Dargaville and Mangawhai are a great opportunity for Kaipara residents to get tips from the experts.” The Mangawhai event will be held in the Library Hall between 3-5pm Sunday October 22 while the Dargaville event will be held in the Town Hall foyer between 6-8pm Tuesday, October 24. ¢

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p The Dilworth school team ‘The Boys,’ with their ‘Word — The Front Line’ poetry slam trophy. From the left is Nathan Su’a, Jai Selkirk, Philip Toriente and Jayden Osbourne

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the cargo carried is no longer cut timber. A group of local tourism entrepreneurs have managed to turn the railway from Dargaville to the nearby riverside settlement of Tangowahine into a tourist attraction that’s unique in the North — in fact, there’s nothing like it at all on this side of the Waikato. By opening up the line to a fleet of bright red, electrically powered rail carts, they’ve brought about a whole new way to see the sights, and in doing so they’ve provided a boost for the local tourist trade while also preserving a bit of history. The self-controlled rail carts allow visitors to see the Northern Wairoa river from the rails, re-living the route once plied by steam trains and big cargo haulers as it winds through the green hills of the river valley. Travelling

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at their own pace — and, thanks to the rails, absolutely unable to get lost along the way — visitors young and old can appreciate this part of the country in a whole new way. In its first fledgling years of operation the entire project has been a booming success, attracting tourists from both overseas and closer to home. In fact, the rail cart excursion is proving just as popular as that other classic way of seeing the sights from a fresh perspective — taking to the harbour to follow in the path of the Kaipara’s historic ships. Both activities are a link back to the past, flourishing in the present, and looking toward a near future when tourism — especially the eco-friendly variety — ranks as highly in terms of the local economy as hauling timber by steam train once did. ¢

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An annual off-road adventure u by Andy Bryenton

The Tangihua ranges will once again echo to the sound of off-road bikes blasting down the trails this Labour Weekend, as the annual Tangiteroria Trail Ride kick-starts once again. Lesson one - it’s great fun to start a brand new summer of off-road riding with some of the best views you’ll see from behind a set of handlebars. Every year organisers do their best to top the attraction of last year’s event, setting up a varied and engaging course that’s not too hard and not too soft, either. Experienced riders will relish the challenge and soak in the scenery, while those who are just out to have a great time with the kids - and hopefully keep up with them - will find this extensive route exhilarating rather than debilitating. There’s always plenty of hot food and cold drinks back at base camp to fuel up for a second round. This year the main loop stretches for an impressive thirty five kilometres, encompassing farm and forest. Special extra add-ons have been developed by the devious track designers for those looking for a supreme challenge - options which deviate from the main track and lead to some gnarly terrain. Expect to hear the snarls of high horsepower as some of our more competitive local riders get to grips with these sections. With quad bikes and even eight-wheeldrive Argo machines welcome on

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“Nah, Billy, yore safe hear ona farm. Tha only chain you need wurry about is on yer kennel, for wen yer needs tying if that labrador gerlfrend of your’s gits too ameriss.” I pritendid not to take any notice of that. I mite get over th paddicks an’ through to tha lifestyle block before Sharlene notices nek time eh? “Anyway,” sed Boss. I reckin the Mayors job is pritty thankliss, ‘cos the old council racked up millions of dollas debt, an’ we’ll be payin’ it back for donkeys yeers. The new govinmint in Wellingtin should write off the debt, an’ start agin. It’s not the new counsil’s fault. Or us ratepayers. “If we gotta pay old debt, nothin’ gonna get done. Our roads are fulla pothols for a start! Then Sharlene hada idea. “Whattaya say Billy. Boss for Mayor you reckin?” Well readas — shooda seen Boss eyes go glassy. “C’mon Dog,” he said. “Betta chek tha troffs water.” I followed Boss ter the big red quod bake. I didn’t let Sharlene no we checkt the troffs water already. Enuff of politicks I say. Cheers, Billy

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021 263 7556 or 09 439 7507. Dargaville Scout Group For Boys and Girls aged 6–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Dianne on 09 283 2006. Dargaville Squash Club Every Wednesday 6.30pm, new, old and current members welcome. Contact Karen Morgan 021 190 5639 for more. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam Every Thursday 7–9pm at the Town Hall through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Mainly Music Every Wednesday 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Make a Friend Playgroup 0–5 years, Thursdays 9am–noon. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Danae 09 439 4833. Mental Health & Addiction Consumer Network Mondays 10am–4pm in old CMA rooms, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville. Gold coin lunch and workshop. Contact Graham Johnson Arataki Ministries. Phone or text 021 717 181 or 09 439 1685. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmation Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings. Stitches and Craft 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. Wednesday Crafts 10am–12.30pm in old CMA building, 43 Tirarau Street, All welcome. Varied crafts and warm friendship. Lunch, morning tea and transport provided if necessary. $5 entry fee. Phone Lilian 09 439 7799 or Cynthia 09 439 5895 for more details. Drop-in Centre Tuesday’s 10am–1pm at the Town Hall — foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776 or Viv on 021 439 686. Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. Dargaville Embroidery Group 3rd Thursday of the

Dargaville Little Theatre black comedy ‘Twas the Fight before Christmas’ 10th-25th November. Opening weekend 10th and 11th November. Limited tickets for special Christmas Dinner this weekend only. Tickets $20 for show or $45 for show and dinner sold at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre. English lessons begin weekly on Tuesday, October 24, at 7pm and Thursday, October 26 at 10am, at the Dargaville Gospel Church, Portland street entrance. Same lesson both sessions. Phone Sjannette on 09 439 0110. Twilight Hockey six aside social competition on Monday evenings from 5.30–7.30pm at Dargaville High School turf. Starting October 10–December 4 with two games per night. Email westernsharkshockey@gmail.com for more information. Dargaville Christmas Parade is on Saturday, December 9. This years theme is ‘Christmas around the world’. Contact Noel at Moran’s Bookshop for more information. Art classes 7-9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255 Dargaville Floral Art Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Greenways Community Centre, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413. The Dargaville Menz Shed is open Tuesday & Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm. New members welcome. For more info phone Brian 439 6175 or Paul 974 7685. Dargaville Cancer Support Group meet on the second Thursday of each month at 9.30 am at the Kaipara Community Centre. All welcome. Contact Ken 09 439 4452. Dargaville Bridge Club Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm. Playing Bridge at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Janice 09 439 1400. Dargaville Girls Brigade For girls aged 5–15 years old. Thursdays 3–5pm at the Baptist Church, 187 • • Pauline Taylor on Victoria Street, Dargaville. Contact

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Kaipara Young Farmers last Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Three Furlongs Bar and Grill 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka. Contact chairman Kurtis Danks 021 159 8453 kwdanks@gmail.com

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Mangawhai Beach School Ag and Gala Day on Saturday, October 21 between 9am–1pm. Lambs, calves, entertainment, stalls, food and more. Mangawhai Museum, Hawaiki Special Exhibition - Bringing the world closer. A special exhibition on communication and the landing of the new Hawaiki submarine cable. June 2017 to June 2018. Included in museum admission. Mangawhai Museum have a book fair on Saturday, October 21, 10am-4pm, for one day only. Mangawhai Museum have a ‘Live Night at the Museum’ on Friday October, 27, 6pm-8pm. $10 per adult and $5 per child. $20 family admission (2 adults and 3 children). Five Impressions – Mangawhai Printmakers Exhibition. Mangawhai Art Gallery 45 Moir Street. Free entry. Fine art prints displayed and printmaking demonstrations Sunday October 15th, 18 and 22nd and Wednesday see mangawhaiartists.co.nz for details. Mangawhai Beach and Country Market at the Mangawhai Domain on Labour Weekend Sunday, October 22 from 9am-1pm. Stalls and car boot sales, music and food stalls, kids entertainment Parking. Mangawhai Indoor Bowls Club Mondays 7pm at the Senior Citizens’ Hall, Fagan Place. $3 includes refreshments. Contact Terry 09 431 3254 or Jim 09 431 3154. Mangawhai Bowling Club Housie/Bingo held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club. Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371.

Markets Dargaville Riverside Market Corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays noon–4pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on Facebook. Mangawhai Village Market Every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917. Maungaturoto Markets 1st Friday of the month, 3.30–6.30pm. For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 0222 0218 or email maungaturotomarkets@gmail.com. Monthly Flea Market 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243. Paparoa Farmer’s Market Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa. Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day 1st Sunday, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Market 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER OctOber 17 - 2017

WRITER WANTED DON’T BE SHY, GIVE IT A TRY

NORTHSOUTH MULTI MEDIA ARE LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME PROOF READER AND CLASSIFIED SALES PERSON

Do you have a nose for a good story?

This role requires you to have:

Are you curious about your community, local government, schools, sports or anything else that others might like to hear about?

• Good computer skills

Can you use a camera?

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Do you have a excellent command of the written language?

• Excellent grammar & spelling

Then have we got the job for you!

If this sounds like you please send us your CV. Training provided.

• Able to work in a team

Come and join our enthusiastic team of writers. Tertiary qualification not essential. Email your CV & Cover Letter to:

Email your CV & Cover Letter to:

jobs@nsmm.co.nz

Kaipara Service Directory ATJ

ALL BIKES DARGAVILLE

• Farm & Recreational, Quads + Bikes • Quality ATV & Motorbike tyres • General Service to Full rebuild • Gst Registered • Free Pickup + Delivery

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth

Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625

CONTRACT FENCING

ENGINEERING (2002) LTD

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• Decks • Rental Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Fences & Repairs • Concreting • House Renovations •Plus Much More

027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628

Andrew Turner

ats.maintenance@hotmail.com

C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE

PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz • All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE No job too big or small, we have the tools to tame any task! CLEANING, SLASHING, MOWING, yard work that goes the “hard yards”

Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician

GLAZING

Home, Commercial & Automotive! The “clear” choice “We’ll fix

your pane!”

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

THE GLASS DR

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

The Glass DR

NO MESS CHARLIE

Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647

Lo caL D e aL e r s f o r :

CERTIFIED PLUMBER J Kelliher

P: 027 494 2919 Workshop: 09 439 6577

CALL TODAY FOR A SPEEDY SERVICE

Now at 11 Beach Rd (Old Aztec Building)

09 439 5377 | 027 477 3751

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

Tim & Sharlene Lord

Agricultural & Industrial electrical servicing

• Pest Control • Carpets & Upholstery • Interior and Exterior Home Cleaning e-mail - kaiparacleaningco@farmside.co.nz Facebook - www.facebook.com/kaiparacleaningco

Phone 021 114 6729 www.kaiparacleaningco.co.nz

CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com

ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:

ELECTRICIANS - Servicing & Installation

• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls • Stock Yards • Riparian Lots • Netting • Subdivisions

Phone:

MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the septic tank cleaning specialists in your district. 0800 431 000

Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional 24 Hour Breakdown service service at competitive rates.

New patients welcome! love your smile 30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz

Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

Don’t let your septic tank become costly - service it now!

FREE delivery, pick up and we maintain if required. Short term or long term. Treadmills, Rowers Crosstrainers, Exercise bikes, Freezers, Whiteware, even Entire Houselots. Call us on 0800

111 313 or visit mrrental.co.nz

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

OctOber 17 - 2017

Kaipara Service Directory ORBIT SCAFFOLD Scaffolding & edge protection Residential & commercial

THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME IS OUR SPECIALITY SINCE 1972

Working at heights specialist

Pumps – Filtration – Tanks – Plumbing Roofing – Gas fitting – Septic Systems – Retail Showroom

Talk to the local experts

NO JOB TOO SMALL, NO JOB TOO TALL

021 184 3771

HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS

0800 326 123

www.orbitstagesnz.com

PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON (09) 439 0707 OR 027 437 6521

CERTUS Financial Group Stuart Sterling

Your Local Farming Partner • Suppliers of Waikato milking systems • Expert advice and service on Effluent systems • Pumps • Milking Machinery • Trenching • Water Filtration • Effluent Systems

FREE measure and quote Rental and retrofit specialists Northland wide

120 Lower Dent St Whangarei • Ph 09 438 3844 106 Jervois St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 4005 www.northlandfarm.co.nz

QFE Adviser

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

021 985 108 09 439 8651 09 439 6500 09 439 7425 stuart_sterling@amp.co.nz

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

Tu Christey Massage Therapist

Representing

Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

and other leading companies

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS

Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

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QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345

SPECIALISTS IN:

HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION |FARM REFRIGERATION COOL ROOM | FREEZER ROOM | VENTILATION SYSTEMS

50 years experience All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0

113 Victoria Street, Dargaville

3 John Sinclair Avenue, Wellsford. mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@xtra.co.nz

P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 24 October 2017 edition is 10am Friday 20 October 2017

For Sale

Lost

Nurseries & Plants

Property Maintenance

BOAT FOR sale, 3.6 inflatable with full horsepower motor. $800 ono phone 021 025 76521 or 09 431 3101.

LOST ONE mullet net, put in opposite Dargaville dairy company. Reward if found, any help would be appreciated. Phone 027 266 2778.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.

Storage

LANDSCAPING, SHRUBS, trees, ground cover, shelter, tree ferns, summer flowering plants all ready now. Got2Go plants 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556 9am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

GETTING SET for summer and Christmas. Canterbury cotton drill rugger shorts. New stocks of shorty summer PJs. Jack Fannon Menswear, Dargaville 09 439 8946. RYOBI 1800 watt 254mm slide compound mitre saw, with owners manual $150 ono, phone 09 439 4224.

SUZUKI ESCUDO Vitara/Grand Vitara - car parts, WOF parts, 4x4 parts etc. Good parts, good prices. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Garage Sale GARAGE SALE Saturday 21st October, from 8am 2pm. Blokes stuff, household, everything you could imagine. 140a Colville Road, phone 022 027 4408. LAST HUGE garage sale, moving & everything must go, come & grab a bargain. 10 Kauri Street Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd, 8am.

For Rent HOUSE FOR rent, 10 minutes south of Dargaville. 3 bedrooms, as new, prefer mature couple. Reply 09 439 7491 or 09 439 7713.

Wanted BOARD AVAILABLE, Dargaville, double fully furnished room for one mature, respectable person. Landlady is a semi–retired professional woman with one cat. References are a must–no pets. Phone (09) 439 6883. SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy - parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

Entertainment SINGLE? MEET other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself, all ages. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’ Phone 021 639 552.

Livestock BULLS CHAROLAIS yearlings. $2500 + GST + agent fees if any. Phone 09 439 4795.

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

Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

Tree Services TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

Trades & Services BRICK AND blocklaying tradesman, outdoor & indoor fireplaces, walls, columns, paving & more. Phone Tony 022 311 8447.

UPHOLSTERY Quality upholstery services Domestic, commercial, caravan squabs, motorcycle seats, antiques, marine etc.

NATIVE PLANTS. Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants for re-vegetation projects, waterways, landscaping and more. Site visits and advice available, discounts for bulk purchases, delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. For more information phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.

Ruawai Corner Place Garden Centre For all your spring planting, many varieties of tomato, capsicum & chilli, available from $2.70 each. Fancy & hearting lettuces, sweet corn, beetroot, green feast & snow peas, green beans, butter beans, dwarf & runner, courgettes, eggplant, cucumbers all varieties, pumpkins, butternut, kumikumi & delica buttercup. All other vegetable seedlings also. Many varieties of herbs, rhubarb & flower seedlings including petunias & many others. Fruit trees, feijoas & guavas. Open over Labour weekend except Sunday, hours Monday - Saturday 9am -5pm, phone 09 439 2115.

Property Maintenance 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.

Phone or text Darron 021 584 221 or (09) 439 7994

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.

Septic Tank Services

PRESSURE WASHING, we clean driveways, paths, decks and more. Phone Tony 022 311 8447.

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. 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, scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Any job big or small. We do them ALL

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022 Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/ restretching/garage carpet — Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413. RELIABLE & hardworking lady, seeks part time or full time administration work, happy to do accounts, mail, filing & any other tasks required. Phone: 027 485 6366 or 09 439 7293 A/H.

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone

09 439 6068

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER OctOber 17 - 2017

CLASSIFIEDS Work Wanted

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 24 October 2017 edition is 10am Friday 20 October 2017 Situations Vacant

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC We are a locally based Sawmill and Forestry operation. We need an experienced multi-discipline mechanic to service and maintain our vehicles and machines.

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

Several years experience is required working on petrol and diesel motors, including heavy machinery, and general all round experience including knowledge of hydraulics and ability to do some welding. Written and verbal references will be required and pre-employment drug testing and medical may be requested.

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

The person we need will be able to relate well to others, work unsupervised and under pressure when necessary and be prepared to work the hours necessary to get the job done and keep the Company mobile!

TOKATOKA

Own transport will be needed as hours will vary at times and an HT licence is required.

Situations Vacant

Please phone the office on 439 0833 or email us, kvsm@xtra.co.nz to request an application form.

MOXY, EXCAVATOR, Bully with Class 2 & WTR. Reliable and drug free, work North Shore & Rodney. Phone 021 929 963 or 09 425 0050.

GREENWAYS Firewood Contractors To supply wood on a contract, delivered to Greenways Depot, 16 Edward Street, Dargaville. For specifications or enquiries please contact Dianne or Rachel on 439 8133

Southern (Te Kopuru) Football Club Inc.

Senior Rugby Coach We are currently looking for a Senior Rugby Coach to take on the 2018 season. If you have coaching experience and have coached Division 1 – Championship, please send through your CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you would be good for the team and club. Applications can be sent to: Email: southern.rugby.club439@gmail.com PO Box 94, Te Kopuru 0391

CONTRACT NAVIGATORS FOR THE KAIPARA About ENCompass Navigation Services ENCompass provides a Navigation Service for people and their families/whanau and are seeking to engage independent Contractors who live in the Kaipara and are interested in working on a fee for service basis.

Leabourn Passenger Service is looking for a Mechanic to join our workshop in Kaiwaka. The Job is to assist and maintain our fleet of cars, vans, school buses and coaches up to the highest level of safety and compliance. The suitable applicant will be able to: • Perform routine preventative maintenance. • Diagnose, organize and carry out repairs as needed. • Prepare Vehicles for COF. • Present Vehicles For COF. • The ability to work unsupervised.

Ph (09) 430 0988 or +64 27 4300 167 • www.ens.nz

Kaipara Grey Power invites everyone to hear Jen Thomas – Dargaville Hospital Manager Friday 20th October at 1pm Dargaville Methodist Church

North Kaipara Maori Wardens Association

AGM 38 Hokianga Road Dargaville, Kaipara Community Centre. Date: 30/10/2017 Time: 6pm

Ruawai Rugby Club

AGM

Monday 6th of November 2017 at the Ruawai Community Sports Club at 7pm. Any queries please contact Peter on 027 543 7086. All welcome.

FURNITURE TRUCK HIRE

Open Labour Weekend, 10am - 3pm each day 5 Freyberg Road, Ruawai 09 439 2044.

Hire or use FREE* when you buy or sell Real Estate with Gary Morris

Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, maybe we can help. Meeting: Mondays & Thursdays. Phone 09 439 5248 or ladies call 020 4082 1373. SENIORNET DARGAVILLE the place to come for help with smart phones, tablets or computers. All welcome on our open days on the third Monday of the month held at our learning centre in the old dairy building via Liverpool Street Entrance. For more info, call Heather 09 439 4452 or Dot 09 439 1711.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club

All welcome.

Kaipara

Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE Accessible Transport – We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments) For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

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FOSTER, GORDON EDWARD Passed away on the 13th October 2017.

Loved Father and Father in law of Stacey, Jolene and Darron. Loved Poppy of Charlotte, Jayde, Jackson, and Lenox. Loved Brother and Brother in law of Don, Lee, Ken, Elain, Allan, Mary, Brian, Yvonne and the Late Gwen. A celebration of Gordon's life will be held at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street, Dargaville, on the 18th October 2017 at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.

Dargaville Funeral Services Ltd. PH: 09 439 8016

NEW, PATRICIA ROSE (PATSY) nee Bayliss On October 12th 2017 peacefully at home in Dargaville surrounded by her family aged 56 years. Dearly loved mother & mother in law of Abi and Craig. Loved daughter of Raewyn and the late Lenny. Much loved sister & sister in law of Trina and Craig, Trixie and Terry. Adored aunty of Vicky and Harry. A service for Patsy will be held in the Lighthouse Function centre, 32 Mt Wesley Rd, Dargaville @ 11am Tuesday 17th October 2017. Followed by a private cremation. Communications C/O Hart Funerals. PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei, 0145.

Call: 021 902 087 Email: gary@fnkaipara.co.nz *T&C apply Licenced under REAA 2008

In Memoriam Athol Edwin Friedrich Elise, recipient

If you are interested and would like to find out more please call Tim on 027 623 1612 or email workshop@leabourn.co.nz to discuss this vacancy.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club Auditorium, Wednesday 25th of October 2017, 7.30pm.

Raewyn Fowlie: Raewyn.Fowlie@northable.org.nz

KAIPARA GREY POWER

Ideally you will hold a clean Class 2 license and be able to work well with others.

It’s about outcomes. You will be matched to work with individual people and their families/whanau to meet defined goals and outcomes within a specified timeframe, which may vary between 8 and 24 weeks. Over an average of 4 – 6 hours per week (based on need), per case.

In the first instance, please email me for further information prior to submitting an expression of interest and a copy of your CV by Friday, 20th October. An information forum and training day will then take place in Whangarei on Thursday, 26th October.

Death Notices

PUBLIC MEETING

RUAWAI

Annual General Meeting

A relevant tertiary level qualification in health or human services – e.g. nursing, social work, special education, or allied health roles such as occupational therapy, speech language therapy, physiotherapy, etc

Public Notices

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In loving memory, passed away 15 October 2002. Fifteen years have passed but always remembered and missed dearly. Love Val, Ross and Shelley, Kathy and Colin, Kevin and all the grandkids and families.

Public Notices

Public notice

NEXT BLOOD DRIVE Dargaville Memorial Hall 37 Hokianga Road

Monday 6th November 1:00pm – 6:00pm

To donate, contact us today to book your appointment. Remember to bring your donor card or photo ID

0800 448 325 www.nzblood.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. 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, the Dargaville Branch of ANZ or Hammonds Law, Solicitors. To enable consideration by the trustees, completed applications must be delivered to the High School office or the offices of Hammonds Law by 5.00pm on Friday the 10th of November 2017. Any enquiries should be directed to the High School office or to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) RAAN AHAAN THAI AROI DEE LTD of Dargaville, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the renewal of a BYO licence in respect of premises situated at 57 Victoria Street, Dargaville. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; – Monday to Sunday, 11am to 10pm The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, 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 first publication of this notice.

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$439,000

59 Gordon St Dargaville

$295,000

Open Home – Saturday 21st October 12pm-12.30pm

Open Home – Saturday 21st October 12.45pm-1.15pm

Open Home – Saturday 21st October 1.30pm-2pm

Great location, this home may look small on the outside, but much like that famous police box, you find out that it’s quite spacious on the inside (158m2). Tastefully renovated and expanded to accommodate the family. New kitchen and bathroom. Two reasonably sized bedrooms situated to the side of the lounge and a spacious master bedroom to the side of the kitchen. Double garaging on a 708m2 section.

Lovely solid grand Kauri Villa on a 1,062sqm section and a four-car garage plus one single garage. This house has three large double bedrooms and a spacious lounge with a wood fire and a wetback. The modern bathroom is sunny and light and there is a separate laundry. The kitchen has a good working space with a separate dining room. The back lawn is sheltered and big. This is a warm, sunny dwelling.

Close to town this is a well kept 1920’s home, 120 sqm footprint on a 744 sqm site 2 huge bedrooms and one with a small bedroom off it. Large open plan kitchen dining lounge. Still has some of the original features. Heat pump to cool you for the summer and warm you in the winter. Outside you have a single garage with sleep-out and another double door shed, fruit trees, flower gardens and still room for the vege patch.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

35 Plunket St Dargaville

169 Hokianga Rd Dargaville

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

6 Church Street Dargaville

$250,000

$170,000

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

$345,000

1960’s relocated. Family home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double garage. Tank water and a septic tank. Good tenant of five years willing to stay on. Wooden floors 119 floor area 1/4 acre section. Fully fenced. Quiet country outlook with plenty of sunlight facing north/east.

Future possibilities for a first home buyer looking to get into their first home. This cosy 2bedroom cottage with sunny conservatory has good garaging, large section 1267m2 with plenty of fruit trees. Close to schools, walking distance to town centre. A must to consider.

3 bedroom family home on a 3.870m2 section, brick and tile 1940’s home, polished floors and carpet. House size is 120m2, single garage, close to schools and town great location. A must to consider with more potential here. Currently tenanted. Viewings by appointment.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

MITSUBISHI PAJERO GLS LWB 2004

FORD MUSTANG 5.0L FASTBACK AT 2017

TOYOTA HIACE 2005

• 247,236km • 3828cc Petrol engine • 5 Speed Auto

• less than 1000km • 4951cc Petrol Engine • 6 Speed Auto

• 181,747km • 2494cc Petrol engine • 4 Speed Auto

ONLY 64 KMS

7 SEATER, ALL ROUND POWER AND COMFORT

$8,990

$69,990

READY FOR A CONTRACTOR & CREW WITH 6 SEATS

$18,990

SSANGYONG ACTYON SPORT SPORTS 2014

FORD RANGER TD WILDTRAK 2012

FORD COURIER TD XLX DOUBLE CAB 2006

• 57,000km • 1998cc Diesel Engine • 6 Speed Manual

• 61,883km • 3199cc DIesel Engine • 6 Speed Auto

• 312,335km • 2499cc Diesel Engine • Automatic

ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES SET UP AND READY TO USE

$28,990

TOP CONDITION, EXECUTIVE DRIVEN, LIKE NEW

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$43,990

DOUBLE CAB 4WD AUTOMATIC FLATDECK UTE

54 Normanby Street, DARGAVILLE P 09 439 7315 F 09 439 5961 dargavilleford.co.nz Lindsay A/H 09 439 7152 or 027 499 1516 Anthony A/H 09 432 8968 or 027 439 7015 Brenden Nathan A/H 09 439 6840 or 021 331 799

$16,490