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by Paul Campbell A public meeting called by the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association has given the Kaipara District Council a three-week deadline to respond to its concerns over expenditure on the community’s EcoCare sewage scheme “We had some 150 people at the meeting on Sunday of Labour Weekend and there were growing calls for action against the council which included options such as direct action including occupation of the council chambers as well as a rates strike,” said the association treasurer, Bruce Rogan. “We will be looking at these and other options suggested at the meeting over the next little while,” he added. “We are also going to re-issue our previous request for an audit of all council financial transactions to ascertain what money was spent on the EcoCare system and where it has gone. We have given council until December 13 to respond. If there is not a change in their attitude we will do all in our power to implement protest action.” In a letter to Kaipara Mayor Neil Tiller, the association had stated: ‘We make the general observation that we will only refrain from pressing our case further if we see a marked Mangawhai residents raise their hands to support change in the attitude of council towards the legitimate a suggested sit-in protest at the Kaipara District Council Chambers concerns of the community, and a completely open collaborative approach to identifying and solving the problems on that does not appear to have offset any of this expenditure. The mayor the part of everyone concerned, whether appointed or elected’. and the council seem to think that we should just rule a line under The association claims the EcoCare rates on the community are all this and move on, and that it would be tedious, embarrassing and unlawful and invalid, and that Kaipara District Council debt — at unhelpful to investigate what has happened and apportion blame. $60 million for the sewage scheme alone — has ‘reached the point The MRRA and a growing army of angry ratepayers do not share where the collapse of the district is inevitable unless urgent and that view. If it is not fixed now it will get much worse’. drastic action is taken’. “The depth of feeling in the community can be demonstrated by In a statement issued before the weekend’s meeting, the MRRA the fact that the MRRA membership has leapt from about 20 people said that ‘if we set aside the fact that council entered into a contract to somewhere in the region of 150 over the past few weeks,” said for $26.3 million (for the EcoCare scheme) after getting community Mr Rogan. ‘agreement’ to only $23 million, we get a total expenditure of $43.6 “On top of that, we are receiving donations of cash for the cause million gone up in smoke. ranging from $20 to $200.” What must then be added is the money that council has collected “Now the ball is firmly back in the Kaipara District Council’s from its ratepayers in annual and one time targeted charges, because court.” JX90 ROPS C/W Loader - 12 Forward 12 Reverse - Dry clutch - 90HP

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Kids on Quads at open day The Dargaville Stock Car Club, in association with the Dargaville Motocross Club, is relaunching on November 6 for the summer series and they are hosting a special day for youth — ‘Kids on Quads’

“In back yards all over Dargaville, kids are going around and around in circles on their motor bikes and quads. If we can get them to come and play at the Dargaville Stock Club track then maybe we can get them interested in motocross,” says stock car committee member, Ross Hansen. “Our open day is November 6 and it thewill be a fun day for the kids on a flat track. If they really enjoy it, then we can take it further. “Admittedly, our track is flat and not that exciting. However, it will be a good track for novices and if they do okay they may want to try the motocross track. “For the meantime, our open day is a oneoff event but you never know what will happen if we get a good response. We’ll host the first event and see if it’s going to work, if not that’s

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A market for men Labour Weekend is often a time to clean out the shed or the garage, and Paparoa’s Arty Farties community activity group is inviting men to take their unwanted goodies to market. “We have permission to use the old shearing sheds at the showgrounds for a Man’s Market, so the men will be slightly separated from the traditional market we hold on the old Paparoa bowling green nearby,” said spokesperson, Maureen Davis. “Men are invited to clean out that old stuff they are keeping in the garage or the basement, shed or wherever. The old car parts they have been keeping for years and don’t really need anymore, an old gearbox for a car long gone, Tools they no longer use, maybe golf clubs from days gone by, now that they no longer play. “Have a look in your garages guys… I bet it’s a real little treasure trove for somebody else. That car you would like to sell and update to a better, newer model, maybe a new one for your wife. Besides how many other people are looking for a new,(old) car, and how many really need a newer wheelbarrow, or some garden tools that are sitting about in somebody’s shed, an old lawnmower that has become redundant since you bought the new ride-on. I could go on forever but think about it. “We already have one guy very keen to sell a couple of cars and another who is going to clean out his barn soon as he can. We hope this spreads and we believe it will.” The showgrounds venue has been chosen because there is room for cars, trailers, boats — anything men want to bring along. “We really believe this will work and give the guys a chance to chin wag, talk about the rugby cup, share a memory about the day they took that old gearbox out,” Maureen added. Arty Farties is located at the old Paparoa Bowling club, Main Rd Paparoa. The Man’s Market will be held on Labour weekend Saturday 8am to noon. For more details: Ph 431 6655 or Ann Shanks 431 6229.

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Mission without borders recruiting Nida Wyatt has overseen the Dargaville contingent of Operation Cover Up for more than a decade but says it is now time to step aside. The group is now keen to ﬁnd a new co-ordinator and more volunteers to assist their efforts helping the poor and disadvantaged in Eastern Europe. Operation Cover Up is a large Mission Without Borders knitting project that involves hundreds of people throughout the country. Volunteers knit blankets and clothing, which is packaged up and sent to orphaned children and poor families in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine. “We’ve knitted thousands of blankets and other goods to send to orphanages and struggling families to countries where it freezes in the winter,” says Nida. “Locally we used to have about 20 volunteers — we would knit squares then have a working bee and sew them all together. However, not many people do it now and we only sent away about six blankets. “We are hoping that someone will want to take on the co-ordinator role — it’s not a very big job and just involves collecting the donated wool and some organising. I really enjoyed it but I’m well into my eighties now.” If people are interested in co-ordinating Operation Cover Up in Dargaville they should contact Nida on 09 439 8366.

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Happy birthday Riverside Produce Market! A festival atmosphere prevailed as the first anniversary of Dargaville’s wildly successful Riverside Produce Market lit up the waterfront with colour last Thursday Streamers, balloons and flags flew proudly over the brightly coloured marquees of what has become a weekly fixture in the local calendar, and crowds turned out both to congratulate the vendors and to bag a fresh bargain or two! Over the past year the Riverside Produce Market has grown from the inspired idea of Debra and Anthony van Leeuwerden into a weekly celebration of all that’s fresh and tasty in the Kaipara district, with delectable seafood, smallgoods, fresh fruit and veggies and more. Darlene Lang and Debra van Leeuwerden raffling the grocery hamper Yesterday’s birthday bash was no exception, and local gourmands were enhance your home-cooked meals and delight spoiled for choice. The Kaipara Kai Kart was also your palate. on hand with hot food as patrons enjoyed a Special thanks must go to all those dedicated break in the weather to celebrate this landmark stallholders who have pitched their marquees event. in all weathers to bring the best of the Kaipara As well as the usual array of succulent direct to our tables — and of course, the biggest foodstuffs the Riverside Produce Market turned accolade of all is reserved for Debra and her on the entertainment, with music, prizes and support team, for bringing this wonderful idea the antics of Circus Kumarani’s multi-talented to fruition. entertainers. Happy birthday Riverside Produce Market — An immense hamper was up for grabs, spilling the first of many more to come! out over an entire table, and the organisers of the markets celebrated their big day in style, cutting a pair of delicious cakes to give away to their patrons. With a successful year behind them, the future looks bright for the Riverside Produce ...by refreshing your logo, your Market. The usual favourites are sure to be stationery, your sales brochures, & flyers as well as your signage. regular visitors again through the next year, We can help you make the with a cornucopia of fresh seasonal produce to difference that will make your

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Important Changes to the Health Shuttle Service Changes to the Health Shuttle service will be introduced during September. The Health Shuttle will focus on: 1. Helping the whole community (Ruawai North) access health services in Whangarei 2. Helping rural people access health services in Dargaville. For bookings phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013.

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This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.

Stormy days at Kaipara Heads by Brian Eastwood When a newspaper reporter visited Kaipara Harbour in August 1883 he was impressed, and the scene at the Heads especially intrigued him. He told his readers of the Timaru Herald, ‘the Kaipara Bar is a grand sight on a stormy day. The large breakers that roll and tumble and chase each other to the shores of the North or South Spits look like invincible titans in battle. ‘The restless, turbulent foaming sea, with each wave lashing the other and exhausting its fury on the sand dunes which form the landward portion of the spit, or thundering against the immense hills, form everywhere the background to a grand picture. ‘These breakers have strength and fury and they let you know it. The vast height, to which they rise on a good stormy day, makes it certain ruin to any hapless ship driven on say, the Tory Shoal or North Spit. But it is to the light and bafﬂing winds, for the most part, that the numerous wrecks are laid’. Denis Sheehan from Sheehan’s Creek had bought some of the

wrecks and listed them for the visitor. Sheehan noted the number of headlands and sandbanks from Pouto to North Spit that had been given their name from past shipwrecks. Lady Franklin Bank, Midge Rocks and Tory Shoal we still know well. Other ships that had already come to grief by then were James A. Stewart at North Spit, Malaine, Faronia — a barque of 350 tons, the schooners Strathnavar, Prairie and Lotus. Sheehan calculated that the lost vessels were worth maybe £650,000, a large amount of money in 1883. Northern Wairoa trader, sawmiller and Member of Parliament for Marsden, Edwin Mitchelson, were trying to arrange the buying of a tug for Kaipara. The newsman from Timaru wrote. ‘We know how valuable a powerful steam tug would be in towing vessels in and out. I think many wrecks would be prevented, many lives saved, much valuable time and money to owners and shippers conserved, possibly insurances reduced and trade greatly stimulated. She would soon repay herself when we consider that this is the third largest port in the colony. And Kaipara Lifestyler feature writer, Brian Eastwood, trade would be much in excess of pictured at Pouto — in the background is the entrance to the Kaipara Harbour and the infamous Kaipara bar what it is now if such a boat was stationed here’. just as big and the harbour entrance is still as ‘The Kaipara Bar is in some respects, the best wide, although probably with a changed seabed. in New Zealand. It has always a large draught But we have better weather forecasts, powerful of water on it and it has a large expanse of sea ship’s engines and motors, depth sounders and between the Heads. But for all that, the Kaipara navigation aids such as GPS. They give an bar is not liked by sailors’. advantage that the seamen of sailing ships in There are few worries in 2011. Waves are 1883 did not have.

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Reliving the ’40s Residents, staff and guests at Kauri Coast Rest Home enjoyed a day of 1940s fun and perhaps a little bit of reminiscing on Wednesday. The special day was organised by activities co-ordinator, Lorraine Steel, and involved a menu, outing and decorations that reﬂected the era of big bands, baby boomer births and social change. “Our residents really enjoy it when we do have special days and when someone suggested a 1940s theme, it sounded wonderful,” said assistant manager, Heather Himiona. Dargaville Museum contributed to the day, supplying mannequins in 1940s attire and the home was decorated with memorabilia. The activities started with a visit from the Vintage Car Club whose members took residents for a drive to Te Kopuru. It was enjoyed by all, despite the unfavourable weather, and the car club member stayed for lunch. Upon their return, residents were treated to 1940s pre-lunch drinks and nibbles, which included Pimms, beer and shandy and steak, kidney and mushroom savouries. Lunch was reﬂective of the day too with pickled pork, mushy peas, honeyed carrots, mashed potato and an apricot rolypoly dessert. Lou Pivac entertained guests on the piano. “They really enjoyed the whole day,” says Lorraine. “We try to do this once a month and our next themed day will be Melbourne Cup afternoon.”

Coast to coast art exhibition “There is some amazing work — it is a vibrant, colourful, excellent exhibition and includes some unusual work as well.” The Kauri Museum CEO, Bet Nelley, is almost in awe of some of the exhibits displayed in the Kaipara District Community Art Awards, which are now on show in the huge museum foyer space at Matakohe. “The foyer display of course means that people do not have to pass through the museum to see this exhibition, so there is no cover charge at all. It is our pleasure to host the display as our contribution to the community,” said Ms Nelley. There are ﬁve main categories of art on display — sculpture, photography, pottery and ceramics, other media including jewellery, ﬂax, glass and wood, as well as painting. “There are 50 paintings included and the theme of the competition, and thus the exhibition

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Rachel Dawick, is performing at the Dargaville Town Hall on Thursday, October 27, as part of her ‘Follow my Tears’ tour. The travelling artist, who uses songwriting, design, recording and performance to recreate stories, is cycling from Cape Reinga to the Bluff, raising funds for Christchurch Women’s Refuge. ‘Follow my Tears’ is named after a song written by Boo Hewerdine and Eddi Reader, who Rachel met in Scotland. They wrote a song during their trip to New Zealand about a woman immigrating to New Zealand with her family in 1947 and it sparked off Rachel’s journey, which is now in stage two. The journey saw Rachel touring New Zealand, collecting stories about women who lived in the 1800s through to World War 2, performing those stories and creating a double album. The ﬁrst half of the album (stage one of the project) looks at characters from the 1800s, including fraudster, Amy Bock, and the second half of the album (stage two) looks at characters from 1893 to World War 2. In stage one, Rachel travelled by van but stage two will be more of an adventure as she will be cycling 2,700 kilometres, with the bike acting as an historic symbol of the growing independence of women throughout the world. She will again be collecting stories but is this time also raising money for the Christchurch Women’s Refuge. The summer months will be spent writing the songs and stories from stage two. If anyone has an interesting story about women who lived in the 1900s, they should contact the Dargaville Library. Rachel will perform a free show at the Dargaville Town Hall on Thursday, October 27, at 3.45pm.

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Cutting the big jobs down to size for 40 years They say that experience counts on the big jobs, and there are few locals who know the truth of this adage better than Mr Don Dreadon. As a contractor specialising in bulldozer work, he’s been behind the blades of these powerful machines for over 40 years. Whether it’s building dams, levelling ground, undertaking quarrying or any number of other heavy duty tasks, Don and his hard-working machines have been there for more than four decades to cut the job down to size. As a young boy Don watched his father at work with a post-war bulldozer, clearing scrub and preparing land which is still profitably farmed to this day. At the age of eight he was behind the controls, and by the age of twelve he was accomplished enough to begin helping out in the family business on weekends and holidays, getting to know how to control such a large and powerful machine with precision. It’s a skill which like Don’s wealth of experience has built over time. And while new technology and more power have meant that modern bulldozers are able to undertake even bigger tasks, the most important tool in Mr Dreadon’s kit is his knowledge. That means a job done on budget and on time, with none of the hassles associated with hiring machinery and trying to start from square one. A dam, effluent pond or even just a level pad may seem like an easy build, but an insight into the local area and many successful past projects to draw upon are an invaluable resource. Don’s father had a saying which applies to operating heavy machinery — ‘After three weeks you know it all. After three months you realise you know nothing. After three years you can begin to call yourself an operator’. With many years of solid, dependable service behind him, Don Dreadon is more than qualified to call himself a bulldozing and earthmoving professional — all you need to do is call him for those jobs around your property which require more than just a bucket and spade!

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Takin’ a serious drink . . . “I’m blimmin’ digustid wiv tha govermint.” Nah. Not the Boss this time. That’s Sharlene, ‘is skoolteacher girlfren’ and she’s real serious she reckins. Sharlene ana Boss were having a happy our out ona terrace by tha swimmin’ pool wot Boss has decided ta clean up fer summer. Trubble is wen he was giving it a scrub, he punktured the plastic linin’, an alla water leaked out. “Neva mind,” he reckined, “I got sum glue left over froma lino we put ina kitchin, so I’ll just stuck it up an I got tha hose in fillin’ ‘er up, eh Dog?” But I digress, as Sharlene went on. “Got no trubble enjoyin’ this shardonay here by the pool dear,” she tole the Boss. “Very pleasant. How’s yor beer?” Boss looked a bit puzzild. “It’s fine, just me normil.” “Yep,” went in Sharlene. “We are fine wiv our drinks, but downa skoolhouse, we had two young blokes on the mat in tha principil’s office. They hada bottil of wine down behind the bike sheds, but they got cort by a prefek.” Boss glanced at me an’ shrugged ‘is sholdas. “So, wot happind,” he askt Sharlene. “Well, kids ‘ave bin suspendered,” she sed. “But what I’m angry about isa ease wiv which they got the booze. Seems they sent an olda brother inta the likka shop wen they was in town shoppin’ an he was able ta get them each abottil of booze. The guvmint keeps on saying we gotta kontrol likker sales, special to young people. But wot are they doing about it. Bloody nothin’ rilly. Ya see some ads ona TV where young bloke’s is crashin’ kars,

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09 439 0751

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

 Mobile Engineering  Repairs and Maintenance cow sheds, farm machinery  Fabrication  I come to you, or you come to my workshop

www.scrapbooksensations.co.nz Local scrapping goodies & classes Appointments welcome outside hours 66 Austin Rd, Maunu whg | 09 438 3940 | No eftpos

Ring Vaughn Mooney

021 488 667 a/h 09 4318155

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

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3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

Greg Brownie

Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am–3pm | Sat 10am–1pm

Conditions apply

Best under pressure

Floor Sanding • Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

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

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Architectural Design & Draughting Services Email: gjsmith@ihug.co.nz Phone: Grant Smith (LBP-D2) 09 433 9774 or 021 433 462

UILDINGS SKYLINE B SERVICING THE KAIPARA AREA CONCRETE • Driveways – Footpaths • Cowsheds & Wintering Pads • Commercial & Domestic Floors • Colour Imprinting John Vuletich: • Colour Overlay 0274 972 116

VULETICH CONSTRUCTION LTD

Building & Civil Engineering Contractors 14 Normanby Street Ph 09 439 4700

SKYLINE BUILDINGS • Cottages • Sleepouts • Garages • Carports • Garden Sheds Your Kaipara Representative Robyn Webb: 0274 395 866

Member of the NZ Master Concrete Placers Association

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Upcoming Events: Daily Muddy Waters Gallery @ Central: Call in at the Central Hotel from noon to 4pm daily, except Monday. All local art and craft, updated regularly. Monday SeniorNet: Open day every third Monday of the month, phone Heather on 09 439 4452 or Francie on 09 439 5484. Seniors Housie: Meets every third Monday each month at the Dargaville Bowling Club. Eyes down 1.30pm, small costs, small prizes and an afternoon cuppa. Phone Bev for more info on 09 439 8079. Dargaville Tennis Club

Juniors: 3.15 — 4.15pm — eight to 10 year olds, 4.15 — 5.45pm — 10 years and over. Register interest to Debbie on 09 439 5533 or text 021 871 791. Kaipara Community Arts Awards — Matakone Kauri Museum from 17th October — 17th November. For more info contact Heidi Dreyer, 09 439 7059. Tuesday Night Art: Art classes for art enthusiasts of all ages from 7 — 9pm. Phone 09 439 0255 Dargaville Quilters: Meets every third Tuesday each month from 10am at the CMA building, Tirarau Street. Contact Adrienne 09 439 1742 or Catharine 09 439 8952. Dargaville Bridge Club: Meets at 1pm every week, all enquiries to John Neilsen 09 439 5700 or email jkn@paradise.net.nz.

Te Kopuru Path Finders: Meets every second and fourth Tuesday each month from 4pm at the Coronation Hall. This group is similar to Scouts and suits children aged six to 15. Phone Ivy for more info on 09 439 1852.

Thursday Riverside Produce Market: AD Focus carpark every week 2.30 — 5.30pm. Local produce — fruit, veges, eggs, bacon, plants, flowers, herbs, sauces and chutneys, craft, fish and seafood.

Wednesday

Friday, Saturday, Sunday Motocross at McKenzie Track: Meet every third Sunday each month, 9am sign in. Open to all bikes and quads, all levels and ages. Redhill Cemetery Road. For more information phone Aaron on 09 439 5657. Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale & Market Day: First Sunday of every month — one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure. Entertainment and food. $5 a site. Phone 09 433 2802. Fundraising for Boar Hunt in July 2012! Stall holders to be there by 10am for 10.30am start.

Dargaville Bridge Club: Meets at 7pm every week, all enquiries to John Neilsen 09 439 5700 or email jkn@paradise.net.nz. Teen & Young Mums’ Group: At the Early Year’s Hub from 10am. An opportunity for young mums to share ideas and challenges. For more info phone 0800 327 695, 09 439 7861 or 021 2722 695. Ladies Golf: Names by 9.30am for 10am start. Phone 09 439 1664 for more info.

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 2 November 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 31 October 2011. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Nurseries and Plants QUALITY NATIVE PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd, wholesale plant nursery open to the public on Saturday’s 10am-4pm and at other times by prior arrangement. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Prices start at just $2.50 plus GST with great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

½ PRICE Beds — Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds — Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243.Open Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm. AUTOMOTIVE ‘V’ and multi ribbed belts. Large range. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. CRYSTALS, PENDULUMS, Suncatchers & Jewellery. Have a gander. 79 Gordon Street, Dargaville or phone 09 439 5358. Thursdays only 10.30am–2.00pm. DISC BRAKE pads, to suit all makes and models. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. PLANTS, PRODUCE, sausage sizzle, white elephant and more at the Anglican Spring Fair, Dargaville Town Hall Oct 29th 2011, 9am start. RELOCATABLE HOME Brand new, 3 double bedrooms, fully decorated, sundeck included. For details please phone 027 477 5340 or 09 431 6964. $99,000 +GST. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, bargains galore. Join in the fun. Anglican Spring Fair Dargaville Town Hall October 29th 2011, 9am start. TIE DOWNS for light trailers to heavy trucks. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219. TILES TILES TILES. Best range, Best Prices, Best Installation. Your Local Tile Store. Tiletex Ltd, 66 Victoria Street, Phone 09 439 4455.

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Full range of Tapware, Kitchen sinks and more at Plumbing and Heating Centre

 0800 326 123

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Driver Education KAIPARA DRIVING ACADEMY. For all your driver licencing needs. We offer competitive pricing. Contact us for more information. Phone 09 439 5088.

Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & repairs • Kitchen/bathroom fitouts • Flooring repairs • Decks • Waterblasting • Windows & latches • Plus much more. 10% discount for senior citizens. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750. OFFAL HOLES 750 dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. TANK WATER Testing. High quality testing for T and E-coli in your tank or bore water. Printed clear lab results provided with recommendations. Phone TWT 09 422 9345. WATER TANK Vacuum clean Full tank ok Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed Ph Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Work Wanted DOG GROOMING, clipping and bathing. Lifetime of experience. Reasonable rates. At Mangawhai. Phone Michelle. 09 431 5048 OR 021 242 4103.

Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply)

All Beef hung for two weeks

BATHROOM WARE Bathroom ware,

Phone

Bookings are essential

excellent moisture retention & weed suppression

Ph berNie 09 439 6785

Salamis now available Over 25 years experience • Return deliveries by arrangement For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette Ph 09 439 2020 • 021 401 934 Ah/Fax 09 439 2910 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

FREE CURTAIN MAKING on all thermal fabric purchased in store. Clothing repairs and alterations service also available. Tiletex Ltd, 66 Victoria Street, Phone 09 439 4455. RELIABLE UNI student available 15 Nov 2011 to 28 Feb 2012. Experienced milker and admin etc. Phone/text Terri 022 011 6751. SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blasters. Phone 09 439 6330.

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309 CHIMNEY SWEEPS

Make sure your fireplace is safe this winter. Call Plumbing & Heating Centre to arrange a chimney clean and a FREE firebox inspection today! Plumbing and Heating Centre 09 439 6123 • 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

NEED A PLUMBER? THEN CALL THE BEST! Supplies - Repairs - Maintenance. New installations, upgrades & renovations, burst pipes, hot water cylinders, kitchens & bathrooms.

Plumbing and Heating Centre Phone today 09 439 6123

 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL

0800 466 793

Situations Vacant PART-TIME/CASUAL PERSON required for a small retail outlet in Mangawhai. Will include some weekend and school holiday work. Call Celena on 09 431 5088. e MeDical ill

103 Victoria Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 0605

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Situations Vacant PART-TIME/CASUAL PERSON required for a small retail outlet in Mangawhai. Will include some weekend and school holiday work. Call Celena on 09 431 5088.

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Wanted to Buy CAR TRAILERS Any 09 439 8221 Evenings.

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For Sale ½ PRICE Beds — Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday 8am — 4pm.

“Caring for our community”

Full Time Sales Position NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, publishers of the Kaipara Lifestyler, the Northern Farming Lifestyles, Waikato Farming Lifestyles and Canterbury Farming are looking for a full time sales person to join our exciting publishing company, and will be covering the Dargaville area.

Skills Required Excellent communication skills both verbal & written. Computer skills. Team player. Full drivers licence. Some knowledge of sales would be an advantage but not essential, training will be provided. This position will be based in Dargaville. This sales position requires someone tidy and well presented. Please send your CV to: NorthSouth Multi Media PO Box 474, Dargaville dw@thelifestyler.co.nz Phone: 09 439 6933

ASTHMA NURSE We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work within our team 40 hours a fortnight flexible. Must have a current Practising Certificate. For further information or queries please contact Judy Harris 021 223 3512 or email jharris@dargavilledocs.co.nz Closing date 27th October 2011

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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 2 November 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 31 October 2011. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Reception / Sales Position Our receptionist is off on her big OE. The position is full time and is based in Dargaville.

Skills Required Excellent communication skills both verbal & written. Computer skills – knowledge of Excel and Word. Team player. Full drivers licence. Some knowledge of sales would be an advantage but not essential, training will be provided. Tidy and well presented. Please send your CV to: NorthSouth Multi Media PO Box 474, Dargaville accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz Phone: 09 439 6933

Public Notices

AGM

Ruawai Tokatoka War Memorial Hall Society Inc. + Election of Executive Committee

Venue: Ruawai Tokatoka War Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday 1st November 2011 Time: 7:30pm All members of community Welcome Enquiries: Phone Catherine 027 356 5031

Public Notices

Muddy Waters Gallery

FREE BREAST SCREENING

Central Hotel Dargaville Open

IS HERE NOW

Tuesday – Sunday 12 noon – 4pm

Registration is now open, closes 20th December 2011 Programme & Registration forms available online at www.albertland.co.nz or pickup from Albertland Museum (1-3 Daily) Woody’s Winners, Wellsford Sports and Leisure Centre, Wellsford Library, or Kodak Express Warkworth

“Celebrating 150 years” Albertland & Districts Museum Inc Memorial Park, Port Albert Rd, Wellsford

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Public Notices CRYSTALS, PENDULUMS, Suncatchers & Jewellery. Have a gander. 79 Gordon Street, Dargaville or phone 09 439 5358. Thursdays only 10.30am–2.00pm. FREE CONFIDENTIAL Budgeting Service. To make a booking call 09 439 8592. We also offer a complete money management service if required. FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE educating you. Kaipara Budgeting Service, 58 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Please Telephone 09 946 5440 (free local call) for an appointment!

FREEPHONE

www.breastscreen.org.nz

Timetable: depart bottom of Logan Street at 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.00pm and 4.30pm Fare: Adults $5 one way, Children under 14 $2 one way.

www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Bookings phone 439 6306

PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the Dargaville Lions Club has made an application to have the following streets and carparks temporarily closed on the day and at the times below for the purpose of holding the 2011 Dargaville Christmas Parade. Saturday 3 December 2011 10.00am to 2.00pm

0800 270 200

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Victoria Street from Totara Street to the West side of the Central Hotel carpark Totara Street (including Totara Street carpark)

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Parenga Street (including Parenga Street carpark)

Hokianga Road from Victoria Street to Parenga Street

Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville by 5.00pm on Monday 21 November 2011

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Roper & Jones 27 Logan Street

14 Jervois Street

3 bdrm. Open Plan living 3 bdrms + sunroom Reroofed, replied Period features Single garage Loads of room for the family Large section Handy location $179,000 $175,000 Ref 2970 Ref 2932 RACHAeL De VRieS 021 943 900

7 Third Avenue

9 Third Avenue

Trounson Park Rd – Donnellys

12acres(approx) + a 3 bedroom home, garage & tunnel house. In a wonderful valley with views. Easy drive to Kai Iwi lakes. School bus at the gate. $248,000 ONO Ref 4L2008 MiCHeLLe TOMLinSOn 027 339 5937

75 Jervois Street

REDUCED

4 bedrooms, good family living 4 bedrooms, modern kitchen areas, kitchen has plenty of with double pantry. Bathroom bench space, good carpet and has feature timber wall, Polished floors & good carpets garaging. $215,000 throughout. Good garaging Ref 2985 $215,000 Ref 2984 RACHAeL De VRieS 021 943 900

Maungaturoto Hotel

11 Mariner Cove

Be in for Christmas… 3 bedroom split level home, with views over Tinopai Village & bay. 100m (approx) to mariner & beach. Fabulous Kaipara harbour for fishing & seafood. Price is right – interest rates are low. $320,000 Ref 2980 RACHAeL De VRieS 021 943 900

Matakohe Land & Barn 13.5 Ha

We put you first 13 Jellicoe Rd – Ruawai

260A Victoria Street

• 3 double bedrooms First home buyers or investors, • Conservatory 3 bedroom low maintenance • Handy location home, on fully fenced section. • Level section $158,000 $169,000 Ref 2851 Ref 2990 MiCHeLLe TOMLinSOn 027 339 5937

Kaiwaka Lifestyle

Summer fun at Pahi

SOLE AGENCY

Renovated & redecorated, 3 bedroom home on level section. New kitchen, wet area bathroom & double garage. All the hard work is done. $215,000 Ref 2960 MiCHeLLe TOMLinSOn 027 339 5937

8 Depot Road

proudly supporting

1893 Paparoa Valley Rd

Private and secluded (33 acres), 4 spring fed dams, champion motor cross track, barn, pines and native trees. $169,000 Ref 1214 RHODA MORRiSOn 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

Paparoa – Superior Country Retreat

1.49 ha, resited 1930’s cottage. Easy contour. Awesome rural views. Short drive to Kaiwaka.

2 bdrms, large 1522m2, room for the caravan or tents, handy to wharf and boat launching.

$310,000 $229,000 Ref 1224 Ref 1190 SHeiLA BOOn AH 09 431 6955 / 0274 985 651

Dairy Run Off – Bare Block

SOLE AGENCY

Don’t feel like driving to work? Like to entertain? This is the perfect business for you. Come and have a beer. MAkE AN OffER JiLL WiLSOn 021 505 712

Ideal investment or retirement • 3 Brm home on 1009sqm home. 3 bedrooms on a flat • Double basement garage section. Garage, carport & • North facing deck workshop. Close to the • Easy walk to village coast & a small township. $235,000 $239,000 Ref 1211 BeV HADDReLL 09 431 9017 / 021 708 839

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Immaculately presented 1930’s Kauri Bungalow full of character, set privately to relax and admire the rural vista. Mix of native bush and grazing, plus a spring fed dam. Peaceful location just 5 mins to town. $465,000 Ref 1227 RHODA MORRiSOn 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

Back of Ruawai, 121ha, 299 acres, approx 65% effective, rolling contour, dam water and trough. Good set of yards. $975,000+gST OR GOiNG CONCERN Ref HL2003 JOHn POWeLL 021 439 555

09 439 7295

roperandjones.co.nz

Licensed under REAA 2008

IMPORTANT NOTICE

17 Port Road, Whangarei Phone: 09 430 6401

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am - 3.00pm. Sunday: closed Satur

Sales prices are off recommended retail price. While stocks last. Products may have been advertised and sold below retail from time to time.