Kaipara Lifestyler, October 25th, 2022

Bright new look for library

Doors open on new superstore

u by Andy Bryenton

Mangawhai welcomed its first full-sized supermarket, a branch of the nationwide chain New World, with a ribbon-cutting last week.

The owners of the new superstore are Scott and Rachael Henderson, who have moved to Mangawhai with their young family to take up the challenge of operating the new enterprise.

Scott has served 19 years with Foodstuffs, most recently in senior

management at the company’s large Westgate retail site.

“We are so proud to be the couple who are bringing this amazing brand to your community,” he said, after emissaries from Te Uri O Hau performed a blessing. The Kaipara District Council’s

delegation and senior management from the Foodstuffs group looked on as Scott’s daughter Scarlett cut the ribbon. Seventy staff will be employed here.

blessing and unveiling of Micaela van den Berg’s enormous new mural artwork last week, transforming

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making and taking two weeks of intensive work to paint, the mural is one of two artworks gracing

Manos Nathan’s laser-cut metal sculpture He Tohu o Ngā Hau e Whā, depicting the manaia of

with a blessing at the same time by Jack Rudolph. “I simply wanted to have something beautiful as part of

van den Berg

brightly coloured mural, depicting

native foliage.

the winner of a Resene civic artwork contest, and as such all paints were donated as a prize. Scaffolding equipment was donated by Northland Scaffolding, while a team of volunteer painters helped Micaela meet her deadline.

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Full house for artist

p Dargaville artist Liam Martyn Astbury was one of the featured creators at the recent Whangarei Fringe Festival, where he took up residence for the duration in the Megan Dickinson Gallery. An artist’s talk, during which he described his process, inspiration and the thought behind his works, was very well attended, and the engagement has led to other opportunities to display. Here he is pictured with his former tertiary-level arts tutor Lisa Clunie.

A visual spectacular

Keeping Dargaville beautiful

p Becky Yeabsley and Glen Pollington admire new art, which has been installed in the gallery adjoining their workplaces in Dargavile’s Victoria Street. Creative works by Alan Squires, Christian Nicolson, Sean McDonnell and Teresa HR Lane are now ready to amaze the public — it’s free to take a look. Glen and Becky also invite you to come and talk over fresh coffee about spring real estate opportunities; Sixty8 Cafe and Mike Pero are in the same building.

p Jack Rudolph blesses a plaque commemorating the creation of Micaela van den Berg’s bold, bright new civic mural in Dargaville. Bearing the distinctive logo of the Keep New Zealand Beautiful movement, the plaque is a reminder that this colossal mural began life as the winning idea in a nationwide competition for urban beautification.

Farmers find allies in protest

u by Andy Bryenton

A protest against proposed emissions taxation for farms has seen a varied convoy of vehicles take to the streets of Dargaville, led by mayor-elect Craig Jepson in his campaign ute.

Councillors-elect Ash Nayyar and Jonathan Larsen were also present as a large group of rural workers, farm owners, and associated tradespeople gathered at Dargaville’s Pioneer Rugby Park ahead of a protest drive through the centre of the town.

“I grew up on a farm until the age of 17, and I love the life. I know how hard you guys work,” said Mr Jepson to loud applause.

“You are pretty special people, the way you provide all that income for New Zealand. With new laws targeting you, we have to stand together as a community and push back.”

Colin Rowse organised the protest on behalf of Groundswell NZ, the farming advocacy group, which enacted coordinated demonstrations around the nation at the same time last Thursday. In their sights: proposed emissions

legislation which would count all the carbon and methane generated by livestock but deliberately does not count all the carbon-sequestering foliage, wetlands and pasture on farms.

Mr Rowse said that Groundswell considered this to be disingenuous, while fellow speaker Matt King called it ‘rubbish science’. The convoy, including many heavy tractors and at least one combine harvester, set off to traverse Dargaville’s main street, where some locals came out in support, carrying signs and placards in favour of scrapping the proposed legislation.

An alternative to reaching carbon equilibrium, He Waka Eke Noa, was worked on extensively by farming organisations. Still, many of these organisations, such as Federated Farmers, claim that their work has been disregarded in favour of a more reductionist approach. ¢

“We have a fantastic team who are here to bring this store to life. Inside, you will find the new innovations and design features which New World 2.0 has to offer.”

Jonathan Larsen, recently re-elected council representative for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka, was there alongside acting KDC chief executive Jason Marris and former councillor Peter Wethey to offer civic praise for the new supermarket.

“This is something Mangawhai has never seen before on this scale, and

I want to acknowledge all those who have helped make it possible,” Mr Larsen said.

Nick Hanson, property manager for the Foodstuffs group, which operates the New World brand nationwide, said the build process had taken a year and a half, but the final fit-out had been completed in just 10 weeks. As a New World 2.0 site, the fourth such in New Zealand, the building is fitted with the latest in power-saving and ecologically friendly supermarket technologies. ¢

p The team at Mangawhai’s new New World supermarket is set to grow, as up to 70 people will be needed to crew this large modern store

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Rest home units near start date

u by Paul Campbell

Schedule set for first meeting

u by Andy Bryenton

An eight-unit addition to Maungatũroto’s Riverview

Home is nearing reality, with architect’s plans nearing completion for Kaipara District Council approval and construction planned to begin in the new year.

The extension project follows the successful completion and occupancy of the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust multimillion-dollar 14unit dementia wing, hugely supported by local fundraising projects.

“The architectural designs detailing the eight new self-contained units with supporting facilities and an administrative rest home office will provide construction costs. As in the dementia unit, we will be financing with a bank loan and also going to the public as we have in the past,” said MCCT co-chair Graeme Slatter. He said the trust was hugely encouraged by the massive funding support from the wider community, with the dementia unit made possible by public support later added to by a grant from the Provincial Growth Fund.

Activities, in that case, included everything from town breakfasts, dahlia garden tours, donations and cash support from sales of new and second-hand goods from The Den, an emporium operated

by local identity Albie Paton and a volunteer team. The new units are stage three of the trust plans, with the eventual target for the town for a 24/7 hospital facility.

In preparation for the continuing effort, The Den funding operation, which also supports a number of projects, including local schools, the Coastguard and the rescue helicopter, is in the process of becoming a formalised charitable trust. ¢

This Wednesday will see the first meeting of the Kaipara District Council take place under the guidance of Craig Jepson’s administration, with changes both on the day and yet to come.

The finalised council will meet at 1pm on October 26 at the Lighthouse Function Centre in Harding Park to take their oaths of office and conduct their first official business. The order of proceedings is determined by old tradition.

“First, the mayor-elect will take his oath, and this has to be exactly word for word from the official document,” says acting Kaipara District Council chief executive Jason Marris.

“Then, it’s my job as CEO to enchain him with the official mayoral chain of Kaipara. Some people think that the previous mayor does this, but that’s not the case. Following the enchainment, the mayor, now official, invites his councillors to open the meeting.”

One of the first things the new council will decide is who will fulfil the role of deputy mayor. Another key appointment is also in the works; the role of a permanent chief executive. Jason Marris is taking care of the role during the transitional period of the new council as councillors learn their duties and the framework within which they operate.

He says that he has applied through official channels to be the permanent CEO of the council. However, the job is applied for through an external agency to ensure transparency of process and fairness to all applicants. The final decision of the CEO is made by the council, and then this person is responsible for hiring and managing other council staff. ¢

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The Riverview Rest Home and Village was established over twenty-five years ago by the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust (MCCT) to service the Maungaturoto District.

Originally set up as a sixteen-bed Maungaturoto Rest Home. The complex has evolved to include a newly built 14 bed Specialised Dementia Unit. A residential area adjacent to the rest home offers eleven rental

and fourteen ‘own your own’ villas. A medical Centre, operated by Coast to Coast Healthcare, provides convenient onsite

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p Acting KDC chief executive Jason Marris is ready to officiate at this week’s first inaugural meeting of the new council

p Graham Slatter — MCCT co-chair

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News from Kaipara District Council

Results confirmed for Kaipara’s local elections

The official results for Kaipara District’s local government elections are now available. With special votes counted, 47.6% of Kaipara’s eligible voters had their say about who should represent them on Council.

Mayor Craig Jepson

Kaiwaka-Mangawhai General Ward

Jonathan Larsen

Rachael Williams

Mike Howard

Otamatea General Ward Mark Vincent Ron Manderson

Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori Ward

Pera Paniora

Wairoa General Ward Gordon Lambeth Ash Nayyar

Eryn Wilson-Collins

Swearing in and inaugural meeting

You’re invited to the swearing in ceremony and inaugural meeting for Kaipara’s new Council.

Kaipara’s newly elected Council will be sworn in at 1pm on Wednesday 26 October at the Lighthouse Function Centre, Pou Tu o Te Rangi Harding Park. The new elected members will make their official declaration and Council encourages members of our community to come along and support this event.

Kaipara’ September roading report

Our roading team made the most of the warmer, drier weather that came our way in September.

A total of 3,458 individual work items were completed, of which 2,292 were routine issues, 736 were cyclic and 292 were programmed works. There were 33 callouts or emergency response works and approximately 12% (135.6km) of unsealed roads were graded.

Across the district, potholes were repaired, drainage was maintained and renewed, signs were straightened, replaced and reinstated, and edge markers cleaned and replaced. Footpaths were renewed, mechanised tree pruning was done, and we got a head start on pre-reseal repairs. You can read our full roading report at kaipara.govt.nz/news

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Blessing opens Alamar Crescent toilets

New toilets at Alamar Crescent are ready for the public to use in time for Mangawhai’s busy summer season.

Te Uri o Hau kaumatua, Hone Martin, led a blessing to open the new facilities on Monday 10 October. The blessing was attended by staff who worked on the project, Te Uri o Hau representatives, members of the Mangawhai Boating and Fishing Club, and Councillors Jonathan Larsen, Mark Vincent, and Peter Wethey.

The toilets mean nearby facilities for boat ramp users and for members of the public enjoying the northern end of the Mangawhai estuary. Accessibility parking is available directly outside the new facilities.

The toilets feature a mural by artist, Thijs de Koning, celebrating Mangawhai’s coastal environment and history.

The project is supported by the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) from central government.

Kaipara Libraries

Have you heard of Beanstack? Beanstack is our new platform for logging reading and connecting with library events and activities. Download the ‘beanstack tracker’ app or head to kaipara.beanstack.org to create an individual, whānau or classroom account.

The next Bookclub is right around the corner: Tuesday 8th November at 5:15pm. Bring your favourite book or recent read to share with the group over some refreshments.

Kaipara Libraries is raising awareness for two amazing organisations over October and November.

October

Come down to the Dargaville Library and buy a $1 ticket to raise money for the Breast Cancer foundation NZ.

November

Wear your favourite pair of gumboots into the Dargaville Library every Friday in November alongside the librarians in support of the Gumboot Friday Organisation. Donate or buy a ticket for the raffle to help raise funds for free kids counselling.

Reminder rates due 20 November

A friendly reminder that the second instalment of rates for 2022/2023 are due by Sunday 20 November.

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Kaipara’s new council took the time to comment on their immediate goals and their feelings on being part of a varied group representing one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing districts.

“The new council is a very different line-up from the previous one,” re-elected council member Mark Vincent says. “I am one of only three returning elected members out of a total of ten.”

“I cannot say that I know all the new members, and I’m keen to get to know them and learn about the contribution each will be bringing to the table.”

Gordon Lambeth, elected in the Wairoa Ward, says it’s time to get down to business.

“Now it’s time to make good on what I promised to do and take a hard look at how the Kaipara District Council can make it easier to build,” he says.

“I campaigned on a platform, which strongly endorsed my area of expertise; building and the stifled state of growth in the Dargaville area.”

Pera Paniora says that her first order of business was to sit down with the mayor for some whakawhitiwhiti kōrero (exchange of ideas).

“I have done that, and I was relieved that there were reassurances given. I feel confident we can move forward and build on our relationship based on key principles of trust and respect. I made one promise and one promise only, and that was to fiercely advocate for our Māori people, for Te Taiao and for affordable housing, but I won’t be doing it alone.”

Mangawhai-Kaiwaka councillor Mike Howard is very positive about making a contribution to his community though the council.

“I am genuinely excited about contributing to our broader community and working, to the best of my ability, to create and sustain a cohesive, wellfocussed council.

“I know my strengths well and will live to them in this role. Being genuine, enthusiastic and collaborative are just three of those,” he says.

His fellow east coast representative councillor Jonathan Larsen is one of the re-elected members serving another term in governance.

“I would like to extend a big thank you to the community for their support in reelecting me to council,” says Mr Larsen. “The past term has seen some great progress. There is much more to achieve and plenty of improvements to be made.

“Kaipara has elected a strong and talented mayor and team of councillors. I look forward to working with them all for the betterment of our whole district.”

Eryn Wilson-Collins is looking ahead to items of business sometimes overshadowed in the campaign.

“These include finishing our District Plan review, appointing a competent and strong CE, focussing on accessibility and sustainability in all council work, advocating for adequate basic services, such as recycling and maintenance, and protecting our reserves,” she says.

“Thanks to all who voted, especially those who voted for me. I am keen to

represent you and have much experience and many ideas to contribute to the group,” said Otamatea Ward councillor Ron Manderson.

“While looking positively at the councillors’ potential contribution, government by stealth is damaging to Kaipara and devoid of democratic consultation. For example, why subsidise forestry for, say, 16 years, while there is no income to New Zealand for at least this period?”

Rachel Williams offers congratulations to her fellow councillors and the mayor and says she looks forward to working with them as a team.

“There are busy and uncertain times ahead,” says Councillor Williams. “With a focus on rates, I hope, as a council, we can

recognise the pressures our communities face in our current financial climate.

“The ongoing District Plan review will be an important area of work for us all. Clear communication will be very important as we all navigate through the challenges the next three years will bring.”

The final member of the elected council, Ash Nayyar, was unavailable for comment before our deadline. ¢

p Mayor Craig Jepson

p Pera Paniora — Te Moananui o Kaipara Ward

p Eryn Wilson-Collins — Wairoa Ward p Gordon Lambeth — Wairoa Ward

p Jonathan Larsen — KaiwakaMangawhai Ward

p Rachael Williams — KaiwakaMangawhai Ward

p Mike Howard — KaiwakaMangawhai Ward

p Ash Nayyar — Wairoa Ward

p Ron Manderson — Otamatea Ward

p Mark Vincent — Otamatea Ward

“The new council is a very different line-up from the previous one”

Outstanding coastal investment

Located above the playground that is Rapiro Beach lies this stunning 245ha coastal dairy farm. Subdivided into 15 accessible, freehold titles ranging from 12 to 25 ha’s. The easy rolling contour and fertility allows for an array of supplement to be grown and harvested on the property. The 41 aside herringbone is complemented with the usual farm infrastructure to support a dairy unit of this size.

Given the coast aspect and the sweeping views over the Tasman Sea the property offers so much more than just a dairy unit. With options aplenty do not hesitate to call and arrange a private viewing. bayleys.co.nz/1020781

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Council offers scholarships

Applications for Northland Regional Council’s Tū i te ora Scholarships have now opened, offering six paid work experience and financial assistance packages, each including $4,000 to assist with study costs, plus a paid full-time work experience with NRC next year.

A tropical treat

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville’s Lighthouse Church will be a portal to the tropics on Saturday, October 29, as families are invited to its annual light party, with an island luau theme.

NRC’s general manager of governance and engagement, Auriole Ruka, hopes the new structure will provide more value for both parties at a time of rising costs.

“We know that students really value getting a foot in the door and gaining hands-on experience during their studies. We’re pleased to be able to offer this opportunity that not only financially supports students but hopefully encourages them to return to council once they’ve completed their studies to enrich the region and its people with their

knowledge and skills. Council made the decision to provide fewer scholarships of higher value to account for the rise in living costs, which have a significant impact on students.”

This is the fourth year the council is awarding the scholarships with experience, including climate change, land management and environmental planning sectors. Full eligibility criteria and application form are available from the NRC website, with applications due online by Friday, November 18. ¢

The alternative to Halloween has proven extremely popular as a familyfriendly, non-scary option in previous years, with youngsters and their parents enjoying parties with circus and storybook themes, among others. This year co-organiser Marion McEwing says that the theme is a little pre-taste of fun in the sun.

“We always like to choose a fun and bright theme, and this year when looking for a colourful and fresh idea, we struck upon the concept of an island luau. Many people have tropical or Hawaiian-themed beach and summer clothes, sarongs and floral lei around the house, so it’s easy to get into the fun.”

The term luau comes from Hawaii, traditionally a celebratory feast and gettogether featuring music, dance and games. The name once referred to a special dish served only at Hawaiian royal banquets, but by the 1850s, it came to mean a tropical beachside party. Similar festive seaside celebrations with family and friends are part of the culture of our near Pacific neighbour nations.

From 6pm on the night, there will be music, entertainment, sideshows where children can win sweets and small prizes, and of course, lots of tropical island-style fun. Entry is by gold coin donation, and all are welcome; come in a suitable costume for sand, surf and celebration. ¢

Spectacular dairy farm with options!

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p Six student scholarships are on offer

p While previous light parties have had a circus or storybook theme, this year’s alternative to Halloween is a tropical island luau

A month for ‘mo’ generosity

u by Andy Bryenton

Movember is here again, the month when ‘mo bros’ across the nation grow their facial fuzz for charity, gathering donations from friends and co-workers for the Movember cause; better men’s health.

Each year in New Zealand, approximately 3,100 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and around 650 men die from the disease. The incidence of prostate cancer in New Zealand appears to be increasing. Funding from Movember initiatives will be used to continue searching for a cure and educate men about early detection of this illness. Another form of cancer, due to its vector affecting only chromosomal males, is testicular cancer. About 150 men are diagnosed, and approximately 10 die each year from testicular cancer in New Zealand, making it less deadly than prostate cancer but also a concern for men’s health.

The third focus of Movember tackles one of the biggest killers of Kiwi men, and the tragic part is that it is not an irreversible disease or a random cellular mutation. Men’s suicide rates are considerable and consistently higher than those of women, accounting for 18 deaths for every 100,000 people each year. To put this in perspective, prostate cancer,

listed above as a major medical problem for New Zealand men, kills fewer men than suicide each year.

Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects, with funds raised tackling the big issues in men’s health and mental wellbeing. This year the appeal will be no exception, and if you want to take part in a mogrowing challenge to raise funds or to chip in a donation, visit nz.movember. com. ¢

Good company for good health

u by Andy Bryenton

Movember is all about men’s health, which means stopping men from dying too young and ensuring there’s plenty of ‘life in their years’.

A 2019 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network open study found that among a group of nearly 7,000 adults above 50, those who scored highest on a scale that measured life purpose were the least likely to die from heart, circulatory, or blood conditions.

“There have been a number of studies suggesting that a higher sense of purpose in life is associated with reduced risk of early death,” says research leader Dr Eric Kim. “However, this study showed for the first time that sense of purpose in life is associated with avoiding specific causes of death, and that’s an interesting advancement of knowledge.”

That is good news for men, who are statistically more likely to die earlier than women and suffer from worse outcomes than women in all the aforementioned diseases and later-life depression.

So, what adds purposefulness? Things like clubs, teams and friendships are the best tonic, according to the prestigious US Harvard Medical School. Helping

others, learning new skills and feeling that one is a vital part of the community are key indicators of a purposeful life. That means activities such as volunteering pay dividends in mental and physical health, and organisations such as Dargaville’s Menz Shed have medical proof that it’s doing their members good.

No matter your age, this new research proves you can add years to your life by joining an initiative like this or a sporting team, games club, charitable cause or music group. ¢

p Movember is almost here, and it’s time to consider how to grow the ultimate mo as a fundraiser for this very worthy cause

p Dargaville Menz Shed has been connecting likeminded blokes since its inception; here, Dave Webb and Barry Jones show some of the things made by the group

Free COVID antiviral medicines are available

Free oral antiviral medicines are available for people at risk of becoming very unwell from COVID, and free RATs are available for everyone.

Benefits of antiviral medicines

Antiviral medicine can help people be less sick and stay out of hospital. The medicine must be taken within the first 5 days of having COVID symptoms to reduce the amount of virus in the body.

Who can get antiviral medicines

Eligible people include:

• Māori or Pacific people aged 50 years or older

• everyone aged 65 years and older

• anyone aged 50 years or older who has had less than two COVID vaccinations

• anyone with a severely weakened immune system, Down syndrome, sickle cell anaemia, or were previously in critical or high dependency hospital care from COVID.

• anyone with three or more high-risk medical conditions, for example: lung, heart, or liver disease diabetes cancer.

For the full list of high-risk medical conditions, visit Covid19.govt.nz/medicines

Free RATs

When to get antiviral medications

To get the COVID antiviral medicines, all of these must apply:

• you have COVID, or you are a household contact and have symptoms

• your symptoms started within the last 5 days

• you are eligible for the medicine.

Your doctor, nurse, hauora provider, or local pharmacy can tell you if you are eligible and may provide you with a prescription. If your local pharmacy does not prescribe antiviral medicine, they can put you in touch with a pharmacy that does.

How to get antiviral medications

If you have COVID you must isolate for 7 days. You can arrange to have medicines delivered by friends or whānau. If needed, pharmacies that provide COVID antiviral medicine can have them delivered to you, for free.

Free rapid antigen tests (RATs) are available for everyone, and you do not need to have COVID to get them.  You can order them online at RequestRATS.Covid19.health.nz and collect them at community providers, marae, testing centres, and some pharmacies, or have someone collect them for you.

Upload your test results, positive or negative, to MyCovidRecord.health.nz, or call 0800 222 478 and choose option 3.

Wood waste goes an extra round A sport for all

u by Andy Bryenton

Waste wood is being given a new lease of life thanks to a new concept being pioneered locally by Kaipara Refuse.

“If you bring waste wood to our resource recovery depot, we sort and send it off to our friends at Northland Waste. They’ve developed a new initiative called Re:Fuel where wood waste is used as a bio-friendly fuel alternative to using coal,” said Kaipara Refuse’s Rob Battcher, introducing the innovative concept.

“Treated and nontreated timber makes up a significant portion of waste to landfills, and we are really happy that we have now got an alternative for wood waste repurposing.”

Wood recovered as part of this programme is trucked to Purewa, where it’s chipped down and used to make fuel for the concrete-making industry. Northland Waste has made a big investment in technology to help cut back on waste and on carbon emissions.

The old method of making concrete utilised coal, which can now be switched out for a more ecologically friendly alternative.

What this means for local citizens disposing of timber products is that they can be assured that their unwanted wood is doing good. Kaipara Refuse team members sort out all the wood which comes through to the transfer station and put it in its own bin, waiting to be processed and reutilised. ¢

WE ARE YOUR PROFESSIONALS

Welcoming Julie Massey to our Property Management Team

With over 30 years of sales and customer service Julie has liaised with people from all walks of life, helping to solve an array of problems. You will be confident that her service and skill will safeguard your investment whilst maintaining good communication and retaining profitability. Friendly and approachable, she is focused on maintaining good communication with you and tenants alike. Julie is ready to bring her long service background to the property management world with First National.

u by Amy Fifita

Tatarariki Tennis Club invites the public to come to its season open evening on October 28 at 6pm at 1331 Pouto Road, Te Kōpuru.

“Tennis is a game for any age. We have three-year-olds and 80-year-olds playing, and there are not many sports for that age range,” says president David Cole.

“I have my coaching ticket, and our young senior members offer coaching to the junior club. It helps and offers the children a big sibling-like role.”

There will be mini-games and a barbecue and the evening is suitable for all ages and abilities. People interested in the event or joining can contact David on 022 160 8997 or the club’s Facebook page.

“It is about being part of the community. We have been in Te Kōpuru

for about 18 years, and it is good. We come down for a catch-up, to hit the ball around and have a laugh,” club member Denis Little says.

“We are almost 100 years old. The land was gifted to the community and is on the old creamery site. There were two grass tennis courts, and about 20 years ago, we fundraised for the asphalt, which took about two years.”

Kaipara District Council and the ASB Trust were significant contributors to the fundraiser. David is grateful to local businesses such as Avoca and many others that continue to support the club. He said it had enabled the club to help subsidise the junior club members. ¢

Welcoming Rochelle McKelvie to our Sales Team

From a legal background in Auckland, spanning 11 years, where Rochelle worked for several high-profile corporations to a career in real estate commencing with First National Roper & Jones in 2013 in a frontline/administration role. In 2019 Rochelle completed her real estate salesperson qualifications and has been part of our Property Management team since 2021. Rochelle is super excited to join our Sales Team and apply her attention to detail, excellent communication skills and real estate knowledge to your next property dealing!

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 7295

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Rochelle McKelvie

p Kaipara Refuse and Northland Waste are working together to process wood into fuel — here the recycled timber fragments meet the big chipper

p Denis Little, David Cole and Thomas Cole at the Tatarariki Tennis Club

VERSUS

BUYERS AGENT

The accounting profession has been in a state of change for the last decade or so. We are no longer stereotypical introverts punching bank statements behind grey office cubicle partitions under fluorescent lights brighter than the sun itself, providing a breakdown on financial information from 12 long months ago - Although we still do all of that and the office hasn’t changed that much!

With the advent of cloud-based accounting software’s we can provide real time analysis and advice based on financial info from last month, week or even yesterday. In our experience the cost of getting it wrong far outweighs the cost of some sound advice or guidance especially when navigating the ever-increasing landscape of compliance.

The YHPJ team in Dargaville are here to help and are happy to “pop up” (clients of ours will know what I mean) and have a chat when you pop in.

Championship’s roaring start

u by Andy Bryenton

The first round of the Penrite Northland MX Club Championship got off to a successful start at Dargaville MX and ATV Club’s track at Redhill recently.

This is the eighth year of the competition, which comprises a threeround series. Round two will take place at Ngunguru on the east coast, in early November, with the final leg hosted by Maungatūroto a week later. All these events are open to the public.

“The event saw 160 riders compete through 18 classes, ranging from A grade right down to first-timers on mini bikes from all over Northland,” says club spokesperson Colin Rowse.

Some travelled from as far away as Te Awamutu to compete, with many notable wins on the day. Brother and sister Kody and Drew McDermott won the junior women’s class and the 12–13-year-old division, respectively, while local riders Ray Goodwin and Dean Bradley made the podium in the veteran’s race. Blake Jessop of Tangiteroria won the MX support class gold.

Round two of the series will be hosted by the Whangarei Motorcycle Club at its track on Kaiatea Road, near Ngunguru, on November 6. The final will be hosted by the Maungatūroto club at its track on Bickerstaffe Road on November 12. Spectators are welcome to all events. Bodhi Diamond. Heath Thompson, Nate MacDonald and Tanner Parton

took first place in minis events. Charlie Hodgkinson, Kody McDermott, Caleb Verco, Drew McDermott, Tate Currie, Riley Perris, Jayden Verco and Kenny Louden all took the flag in junior, novice

and small-displacement races. Meg Paton, Nigel Gainfort, Rob Bayer and Ari Burt were veterans’ victors, while the open race was won by Jack Robinson. ¢

p Mini motocross riders line up for the green flag at the first round of the Penrite Northland MX Club Championship

Avoid the pre-holiday gremlins

u by Andy Bryenton

During the second world war, superstitious pilots blamed gremlins for mechanical problems aboard their aircraft. With the holidays coming, it’s time to beat these pests in your garage.

• Grip gremlins — These guys would love to see you lose traction on a corner, suffer a puncture where there’s nowhere to pull over or get a failed WOF when you need it most. Tyres often go unnoticed during winter when getting down to look under a vehicle is a damp, dirty proposition. Local roads can cause uneven wear, so look for worn-down inside edges. Get in quick for fresh off-road tyres suited to dust, gravel and grit instead of mud for your trailriding machines.

• Rust monsters — Things like boat trailers, off-roaders and dirt bikes may have been tucked away in sheds and under wraps for the colder months. That means time for the worst enemy of metal to sink its teeth in. Take a good look at all the surfaces and welds of your metal machines, and invest in some rustpreventing tech that can paint on and neutralise the issue. Bigger patches might need the attention of a pro, and their schedules get packed as we get close to the holidays.

• Hot horrors — We’ve all experienced this one; getting into a car on a scorcher of a day when the air conditioning has no more puff. Many AC units simply need regassing to

get their cool back, but there’s another firebreathing gremlin to slay under the hood as well. Before heading off on baking hot asphalt highways this year, give your vehicle’s cooling system the once-over. Leaks and low water levels, lack of anti-boil formula and cracked hoses all need fixing to prevent blown gaskets and cooked radiators.

p You know you have gremlins when there’s more smoke under the hood than engine; bust them quick before it’s time for a summer road trip

• Gas guzzlers — Little inefficiencies build up in all vehicles as they age, leading to the need for a heavier foot. With petrol and diesel at high costs, a little tune-up could go a long way. That means lubrication and an oil change, checking the compression of your engine and the power of its spark plugs, and even little things like removing unneeded roof racks and heavy junk that add drag and expense.

• Electrical evils — From windows that get stuck to trailer lights that don’t blink to batteries that give up the ghost when you need them most, electrical systems have the highest potential to ruin a road trip aside

from a busted engine. Get any dicey electrics sorted, and change your battery if it fails a test.

Aside from these general gremlins, there are always very specific ones, like the forgetting-to-get-a-boat-trailer-WOF monster that can smack you with a fine while you’re out fishing.

Your local mechanic is the best exterminator for these pests, but be quick to book, as there are only eight weeks until Christmas! ¢

DARGAVILLE

Grazing Block - Handy to Town 74 hectares

• Rolling to hill contour

• Wool shed, cattle yards

• Dam water

A block that is approximately 12 kilometres from town. It is currently grazing up to 160 head of steers and bulls R1 age group. It has dam water which gravities to troughs in paddocks. Good access into the property off Avoca Road. A one stand wool shed that has power to it. Large cattle yards where there is enough room for trucks to drive in and load.

DEADLINE SALE

Plus GST (if any)

(Unless Sold Prior)

Closes 2.00pm, Wednesday 30 November

Browning

E mbrowning@pggwrightson.co.nz M 027 668 8468

AUCTION

DARGAVILLE

Will Tick Your Boxes 42 hectares

• Two titles

• Dam water

• Cattle yards, hay barn and old cowshed

Flat to easy contour

Blocks like this don't come onto the market often, with land that would suit cropping, grazing, or just as a lifestyle. Both titles have some gorgeous rural and river views the opportunity is there to build your home and enjoy the views.

pggwre.co.nz/DAG36511

AUCTION

Plus GST (if any)

(Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Tues

DARGAVILLE

Opportunity Only Knocks Once

Simply one of Northland's best low input dairy farms. An excellent opportunity to own this property that has been held in the Kay family for 80 plus years, the farm has been added to over the years. This 204 hectare property presently in six titles has potential for increased production with continued sound management. Consistent production level from 420 cross bred cows. Fertile soils with strong pastures and fertile flats with some laser drained. Housing on the property comprises of a very grand brick and tile homestead that is set on its own title that overlooks the property, and two further homes. 35 ASHB cowshed with good yarding and lots of calf/implement sheds. All this only 11 kilometres from a rural town and community.

Going to Auction with options to purchase: 204 hectares - whole farm 102 hectares - three titles and one home, cowshed and sheds or add in a title from across the road 101 hectares - in three titles with main home, workers home and sheds, fertile flats and easy rolling land. Talk to us as this could be sold in separate titles Call us now to discuss all the options available in this low cost, low input dairy farm.

For

October

Halloween Ball — 29th October 6pm start at The Boat Shed, Te Kopuru, with DJs Dr Bigstuff and Kirsty “Chainsaw” Hargreaves. 80s’ theme, spot prizes, Best Costume, Best Jack-O-Lantern. R18 Event.

All Saints church Mititai 100 yr celebration since church barged across NW River 1922 — Sunday 30th October service 10.30am followed by catered lunch $30 pp at Arapohue A&P hall. Bookings essential to Pauline 09 439 0006 or email allsaintschurchmititai@ gmail.com by 20th October.

EMA Spring Briefing — 31st October 1pm to 3.30pm at Sportsville, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville — Free event. Economic outlook, changes in Employment Law and more. All Welcome. Reserve your seat by emailing michael.turner@ema.co.nz.

November

Twilight Bowls at Dargaville Bowling Club — 2, 16 and 30 November. Starts 5.45pm $10 pp (includes light meal), full bar available. Teams of Three. Great for family, business house, workplace groups or individuals to be drawn into a team. Casual dress, flat soled shoes and bowls available for use. Contact Ray King 021 337 072 or Ron Bishop 027 535 7214.

Dargaville Bowling Club Quiz Night — 5th November 6.30pm for 7pm. $10 per person, teams are drawn. Limited to 12 tables of six. Mystery prizes, raffles, light supper, bar facilities. Call or text Ron Bishop 027 535 7214 or Lyn Curac 09 439 8954 or Terry Beazley 021 115 4640.

December

Dargaville Museum — Presents ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Kevin Friedrich Concert, Lighthouse Function Centre Sunday 4th December 1p.m. Adults $20, Children under 15yrs free. A family variety holiday show. Tickets available at Museum. Phone 09 439 7555.

Markets

Dargaville Twilight Market — Last Friday of each month, 5.30pm–7pm. Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Totara Street.

Kaihu Hall Market — 3rd Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month — 8am–noon — at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).

Paparoa Artisan Market — 4th Sunday monthly 12–4pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall.

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 — Every Saturday 12.30pm–3.30pm at Te Kopuru Community Hall.

Club/Organisation

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.

Arapohue Tennis Club — Starts Monday 24th October 6.15pm onwards at A&P Showgrounds. Contact Raewyn 09 439 2152 or Sue 09 439 2154.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville AA meetings held at The 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 021 153 5674.

Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — All welcome, 2nd Monday of each month, Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.

Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 09 439 1628 for further info.

Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.

Dargaville Contract Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesday 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@ gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.

Dargaville Embroidery Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm. Phone Rosemary 09 439 0656.

Dargaville Floral Art Club — Meets on the 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 — meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the NW Boating Club. For info phone Phyllis 09 439 6681.

Dargaville Games Club — 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Dargaville Scout Hall, Onslow St, 6pm–9pm.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays after school — 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 Menz Shed — is open Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. New members are welcome. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.

Dargaville Museum — Open every day except Christmas Day and Anzac morning 9–4 until Labour Day then 9–5 until Easter. Volunteers, visitor hosts and members welcome. Phone 09 439 7555.

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.

Grandparents raising grandchildren — First Tuesday of every month except during school holidays. Noon at Whanau focus, Victoria St, Dargaville (next to bakehouse). Contact Sandy dargaville@grg.org.nz or 021 044 6214.

Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — Meet at the NW Boating Club 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Open and operating Wednesday and Saturday. New members and volunteers welcome. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 09 439 7108 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam — Wednesdays 5.30–7.30pm at Circus Kumarani, 15 Onslow St through school terms only. Gold coin donation.

Lions Club of Ruawai — Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (social night) at the Sports Club and 1st Thursday of the month (business meeting). For more info contact 09 439 2029 or 09 439 2557.

Lions Dargaville — Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John for more information 09 439 5937.

Mt Wesley Angels — Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at Old Mt Wesley Cemetery to preserve, record and care for this historic cemetery. Wear suitable footwear, bring water, gardening gloves and a friend.

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 DNA at the Research

Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each months 12.30–2pm OR attend our monthly meetings on the 4th Sunday of the month from 2pm–4pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606.

Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — Starts at 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. For more info 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 President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120.

Pono Lodge Yoga — Pono Lodge, 41 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Mondays: Hatha Flow 5.30pm, Yin 7pm. Tuesdays: Body Focus 9.30am. For more info contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page Dargaville Yoga.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Secretary/Treasurer Betty Bruce 09 439 4344.

SeniorNet Dargaville — Drop-in every Tuesday 10am–2pm (except school holidays) for help with technology and internet banking. KCC 38 Hokianga Rd.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Town Hall. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

Vaccine Passport required.

Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre — Mondays and Fridays. Small class groups. 10am–11am $10 per session. If you’re 50+ and want to improve your movement as you age — this is the class for you. With some commitment you can gain strength as you condition your body for aging. Call Tony 022 311 8447.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $7 per session Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

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ACROSS: 1 Skyline, 4 Artificial, 9 Perplex, 13 True, 14 Scribe, 15 Rarely, 16 Disobey, 19 Neglectful, 20 Unlawful, 21 Ledge, 24 Lustre, 25 Agenda, 27 Duplicate, 32 Accident, 33 Plague, 34 Hopeful, 38 Curtains, 39 Absurd, 40 Echo, 41 Cease, 42 Lemon, 45 Correspondence, 52 Steep, 55 Admit, 56 Mess, 57 Insult, 58 Sculptor, 61 Cranium, 62 Fracas, 63 Champion, 66 Metronome, 68 Ration, 69 Lessen, 73 Molar, 74 Neurotic, 76 Equestrian, 81 Spoiled, 82 Banana, 83 Trends, 84 Fate, 85 Freedom, 86 Phenomenal, 87 Workers.

DOWN: 1 Satin, 2 Youngest, 3 Excite, 4 Adieu, 5 Tier, 6 Formula, 7 Circle, 8 Allow, 10 Evil, 11 Protest, 12 Energy, 17 Leprechaun, 18 Build, 22 Unstable, 23 Actor, 24 Lyrical, 26 Glee, 28 Ukulele, 29 Picnic, 30 Madden, 31 Tussle, 33 Plump, 35 Eject, 36 Trim, 37 Chic, 43 Endure, 44 Onion, 46 Omen, 47 Rostrum, 48 Stitch, 49 Oasis, 50 Delicate, 51 Escape, 52 Silhouette, 53 Eats, 54 Purloin, 59 Guard, 60 Sago, 64 Sneer, 65 Estimate, 67 Examine, 68 Reclaim, 70 Copper, 71 Strain, 72 Meadow, 75 Reach, 77 Quell, 78 Needs, 80 Stun.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 3rd November, 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.

DON’T MISS ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Kevin Friedrich concert Sunday 4th December 1pm Lighthouse Function Centre. Adults $20, Children under 15yrs free. A family variety holiday show. Tickets available at Museum. Phone 09 439 7555.

KEVIN FRIEDRICH Concert ‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ Lighthouse Function Centre Sunday 4th December

DARGAVILLE BRIDGE

be held at Memorial Park Kiosk Logan Street, Wednesday 9th November 6.30pm All welcome.

AGM AND ELECTION of Trustees for Waihaua Marae and Te Paeti Urupa to be held Saturday 26 November 2022 at 10.00am at Waihaua Marae Refer Waihaua FB and webpage for more details

Kaipara

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public notice (Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Gringas Limited of Mangawhai Heads, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of a renewal and variation of conditions of an On-License in respect of the premises situated at Shop 15 & 16 7a Wood Street Mangawhai Heads Northland, known as Gringas NZ

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is restaurant

The current conditions of the licence are Class 2 restaurant: Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am the following day. Proposed variation - Class 1 restaurant: Monday to Sunday 11am to 1am the following day.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 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 15 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 issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on 18 October 2022.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Ahuwhenua TRUST NOTICE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

Desmond Subritzky QSM

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439 3013

Arising

• Pūrongo Hiamana / Report from Chair = Joseph Kapea

• Whakapuakanga pūtea / Presentation of financials = Ngāhīhī Woodcock

Amendments to Charter: Para/Section: Annual General Meeting CHANGE page 20

b) The

by

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 or Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

To enable consideration by the trustees, completed applications must be delivered to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law by 5pm on Friday the 4th November 2022.

Any enquiries should be directed to the High School office or to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

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of the time and place TO

of the time and place ( this is the section where the advertising is talked about in the charter)

Para/Section 16: Kaupapa

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Rārangi Take / Agenda