Kaipara Lifestyler, October 3rd 2023

A wave of generosity

Clean slate, targeted rate requested

Mangawhai Museum representatives have petitioned the Kaipara District Council …

Climate audit and policy cancelled

At last week’s Kaipara District Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen …

Safer pathways for students

A cycle and walkway project for residential, town and school areas in Dargaville …

The Mangawhai-based surf school is a success, which is the sum of its place and the people involved. With more than 14,000 visitors taking to the water with them each year, this grassroots endeavour has introduced hundreds of locals to the pleasure of surfing. It has come about with a lot of hard work and commitment, building for several years thanks to the input of a team of passionate surfers with the skills to teach.

“We provide a life-changing experience in a safe and fun environment,” said Mr Burnett. “We do surfing and beach education days for about 7,000 students, and we also do paddle boarding and kayaking. We stretch far and wide — Dargaville, Mangawhai Maungatūroto and Ruawai. We are doing a project at

the moment for all the west’s schools out here.”

Mr Burnett also expressed an interest in helping the district directly.

“How can we help Kaipara’s council? That’s one of my questions to you guys today,” he said. “We’re happy to do anything, free of charge for the community. Can we do an annual surf gala event that promotes the area? Can we have some more programmes that focus on central and west coast communities, or a lowsocioeconomic programme for people who could not usually afford to attend, for example?

“Please think about those people who come to you. Is it troubled youth? Is it schools that can’t afford such programmes? Think about it, get in touch

with us; we can make that happen at no charge. We want to change people’s lives.”

Mr Burnett’s words echo a tradition of his company giving back to the community through free events and donations to local causes and charitable groups. Councillors were informed of the $2,500 annual donation granted to local schools and the hosting of free Have a Go — Learn to Surf days, as just two examples. The Have a Go initiative introduced more than 130 youngsters to the sport the last time it was run.

Additionally, ‘surfing for good’ is the name and aim of Aotearoa Surf School’s team-up with Sustainable Kaipara in an environmental programme tackling pollution, plastic recycling and other threats to the maritime environment.

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p Aotearoa Surf School has brought confidence, fun and an appreciation of the ocean to thousands — it has asked the KDC how they can help the community

Aotearoa Surf School founder Che Burnett addressed the elected members of the Kaipara District Council last week, offering assistance to help the community and boost Kaipara’s positive profile.

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p Rehearsals are heating up, props have been fabricated, lines are memorised, and tickets are on sale for the Dargaville Little Theatre production of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Guards! Guards!, adapted by Stephen Briggs. In this practice scene, scheming bureaucrat Lupine Wonse (Nico Zwaans) argues with world-weary guard captain Sam Vimes (David Cutts). The cast and crew are working hard to tune and time this comedy to perfection, ready for the premiere late in October.

Gallery opening

p A rainy Saturday morning did not deter crowds from gathering to celebrate the opening of the Tika Pono Toi Gallery in Dargaville. Highlights included the Otamatea kapa haka group, delicious food, and of course, the artistry of gallery owner Mark Lang and his creative peers, who have transformed the space and debuted a well-received collection of works. a

Hobbies and crafts

p The First

Kea and Cub Scouts hosted its annual hobby show in late September, with a pirate theme adding to the fun of the creative arts-based day. They were visited by Scouting New Zealand’s national commissioner Raani Kelderman (centre), who praised all involved for organising a great event for Dargaville’s Keas and Cubs, and

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Tourism fund fuels upgrades

Clean slate, targeted rate requested

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A grant of $1.1 million has been delivered to the Kaipara District Council from a central government fund intended to boost tourism.

“Upgrading the Taharoa Domain day visitor toilet facilities, improving drainage in Mangawhai Community Park, and completing the awardwinning Baylys Beach boardwalk are all on the cards for Kaipara District Council’s work programme thanks to a cash injection from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF),” said council spokesperson Ruby Mitchell.

Delivered now to enable work to progress in time for the busy tourist season of summer, the money will be split across three projects. The first involves a large refit to guest facilities at Kai Iwi Lakes, focussed on the ablutions block at Pine Beach, Taharoa Domain. Portable public convenience installed to cater to guests will be replaced with a custom-built permanent toilet and ablution block. The details of this improvement will be finalised when the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee next meets to discuss the park’s management. The cost for this project comes to $607,000.

A further $206,500 will be spent on Mangawhai’s large community park area, containing the MAZ activity zone, skate park and emergency services facilities. Storms and wild weather showed that this area is susceptible to flooding, so drainage improvement works will be undertaken to ensure that the park is usable for more days in the year and will not be damaged by future weather events.

Finally, Baylys Beach will receive a $310,000 upgrade to its boardwalk. It will be the second TIF grant the project has received and will connect the boardwalk to the car park area. ¢

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Mangawhai Museum representatives have petitioned the Kaipara District Council to cancel historic debt and a new targeted rate to support their preservation of history.

Museum board chairperson

Jill Corkin and board member

Christine Bygrave addressed councillors last week with the request to forgive two $50,000 loans made to the museum during its development and construction phase a decade ago. The museum has diligently paid interest on the debts but stated that they cannot afford to finalise them.

“The museum has no way of paying,” Ms Corkin and Ms Bygrave said.

They said the KDC’s investment has been aptly repaid in the value of the building, which now stands on council land and carries a valuation of $4 million. Both board members also reiterated the museum’s social, historical and cultural importance, which is visited by more than 4,000 guests each year and holds a similar number of irreplaceable artefacts.

“It has proved to be a much-admired tourist attraction. Please help us move forward debt-free for our exciting future developments,” they said.

In addition to the forgiveness of the two loans, totalling $100,000, the Mangawhai Museum also seeks a targeted rate specific to the Mangawhai area, which would amount to approximately $20 for each property annually. With major new projects planned, including work on the internationally significant preserved shipwreck of the Daring, this rate would cover roughly one-third of museum costs each year.

The mayor and councillors will consider this proposal, and return with a decision at a later meeting. ¢

p Baylys Beach, Mangawhai’s community park (pictured) and the Taharoa Domain will all be big winners thanks to a grant from the government

p Mangawhai Museum supporter Colin Leach, director Tom Long, and board members Jill Corkin and Christine Bygrave made the case for their institution’s fiscal future

Tinopai trio makes treats Smart and spooky quiz event

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Kalinda Hole, Kristeen and Josh Prangley channelled their love for community and culinary creations into their food trailer business — Harbour’s Edge.

“Josh and I were born and raised in Tinopai,” says Kristeen. “Both of our families are from the area, and that is one of the reasons why we wanted to move home.”

“We moved back here from Auckland nearly three years ago after the first Covid lockdown. We isolated here with Josh’s mother and decided to move home.”

Kristeen and Josh have been good friends with Kalinda for six years when she moved to the area from Australia.

“At the start of the year, Kalinda and I did a food stall at the community markets, and we had great fun. I told Josh that it was amazing to use my brain on something that wasn’t teaching or being a mum.”

Kristeen says Josh’s uncle sold a trailer to the trio for a good price and they opened their business a fortnight later.

“There are no other shops in Tinopai. We love creating beautiful food and providing our community with a place to catch up or meet new people.”

The food trailer is permanently located on the waterfront next to the community

hall. For more information, visit the Harbour’s Edge Facebook page.

“It brings us joy, and we are grateful for the community support and our family. We release our baking for the week every Wednesday. We are open on Thursdays to Sundays and will be opening more during the summer holidays.” ¢

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For the second year running, the team behind a new mountain bike facility in Babylon Coast Road is hosting a quiz night, this time with a Halloween theme.

Dargaville’s Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park is being formed track by track, with hundreds of volunteer hours already poured into creating the outdoor complex of trails. Despite this substantial donation of time, plenty needs to be accomplished with financial assistance. To raise money for more expansions, the not-for-profit crew supporting the endeavour has chosen to run a quiz night.

“It’s a fun way to help this big attraction become a reality. This year should be bigger than ever, with a new venue,” said Des and Sadie Cogan. They have been behind the initiative to build a multi-trail mountain bike park since it was first discussed.

This year, the quiz night moved to the old post office building in central Dargaville, under the clock tower. The month of October is associated with spooky fun and frights, and with the date set for Friday, October 13, there’s a theme of Halloween horror and hijinks. There will be prizes for the bestdressed team of six, a major mystery

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auction and a quiz packed with brainteasing questions.

All proceeds will go towards the creation of further trails at the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park, which is open for riders to visit now. Several trails already offer a variety of grades and skill levels for the novice through to the seasoned downhill cyclist.

To book a table for your team please contact Anna on 021 160 7518. ¢

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p Josh and Kristeen Pangley and close friend Kalinda Hole have teamed up to create culinary treats for their community and Tinopai visitors

p Cyclists headed out at dawn to greet the Matariki stars this year, taking advantage of the new Babylon Coast Road mountain bike park and its scenic location

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Scenic backdrop for trails challenge Climate audit and policy cancelled

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Taharoa Domain and the Kai Iwi Lakes will provide the venue for the forthcoming Silver Fern Farms Three Lakes Trail Festival, a major sporting engagement for runners and cyclists.

Described as a ‘thrilling and unique experience’ by event organisers Sport Northland, the festival takes place on October 14. It features running events between 5 and 21 kilometres, and cycling events covering up to 40 kilometres, around the picturesque dune lakes.

Sadie Cogan of Time

To, Dargaville’s local cycle specialist store, competed in the trails challenge last year and said the course provides excellent views and a true test of endurance.

“It’s not only the trail around the lakes, it’s also an extended loop through neighbouring farmland, with lots of changes of elevation. It’s a challenging day but a rewarding one,” says Sadie.

Last year, mountain biker Ben Hawkins conquered the 40-kilometre trail in a time of one hour and 52 minutes, while Ruth Hutchinson clocked a time of two hours 21 minutes. In the half-marathon running race, Shiloh Rumbal crossed the finishing line in one hour 26 minutes, with Clare Cook not far behind in one hour 48 minutes.

This year, there are three cycle events and three running events spaced across

the day, which will mean the closure of Domain Road on October 14 from dawn until 6pm. The longer courses take in the shoreline of lakes Waikere, Kai Iwi and Taharoa, providing a scenic backdrop for the action. There is even a category for those who wish to tackle the trail on electrically assisted e-bikes, a popular choice for those new to cycling.

To get involved, find out more from Sport Northland or check out the event online via Eventfinda. ¢

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At last week’s Kaipara District Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen tabled a motion to cancel the KDC’s emissions accounting contract and halt the development of a council climate change policy.

Councillor Larsen noted it would make a saving to ratepayers of $33,000. His notice of motion indicated his belief that these funds would be better spent on tangible benefits for the district.

The debate was robust on this topic and began before the notice was tabled, in time allocated for public addresses.

“If the KDC fails to take action now, there will be additional costs to ratepayers,” warned Peter Bruce Iri of Climate Change Action Tai Tokerau.

Anna Curnow, former deputy mayor of Kaipara and current Ruawai climate change adaptive pathways panellist, also urged caution, citing the work Ruawai citizens have already put into a pilot scheme for climate adaptation, potentially to be replicated nationwide.

In introducing the motion, Councillor Larsen said it would not affect flood and storm repair or mitigation works in progress, the Raupo Drainage Scheme or the Ruawai Adaptive Pathways programme.

“Financial times are tough,” he said. “We need to deliver our budgets more effectively.”

He noted that, if utilised to improve roading resilience to flooding and weather events, Waka Kotahi would add additional funding to turn the $33,000 he had identified into $87,000. Another alternative was to put the money into the Raupo Drainage Scheme, which was proven successful at mitigating flooding.

Councillor Williams noted that previous carbon audit documents had gone unread and had not been acted upon. These audits only cover the council’s activities and are not mandated by national rules and laws on climate preparedness. ¢

Trounson Kauri Park Loop Track will be closed from Monday 9 October through to Thursday 19 October 2023.

The DOC local track team in the Kauri Coast Office Dargaville will be carrying out the work for the ongoing management of the Kauri Forest.

Trounson Kauri Park Campground will remain open during this period. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience.

p Mountain biking returns to Kai Iwi Lakes alongside three different running events as the Silver Fern Farms Three Lakes Challenge fires up for 2023

p Jonathan Larsen’s notice of motion passed six to four after a debate which spanned global issues and the local drive to keep rates down

A classic tale reimagined

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Ruawai Primary School staged its first school production in many years last week, returning to the stage with a show specially written for the school by Deborah Steele, along with co-producer Julianne Parkinson.

The musical was a topical Ruawai spin on the traditional tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, called Haki and the Kūmara Vine.

“As well as being very entertaining, it touched on relevant local issues such as how this year’s weather events have affected the local farmers and kūmara growers,” said Ruawai Primary School principal Wayne Steele.

“We all put in a lot of time, and sometimes we wanted to give up, but we didn’t,” said Karakia Bistow, the play’s narrator. “We could feel proud when they were clapping because we had worked hard to create a good play.”

All 135 Ruawai Primary School pupils were involved in the production at all levels. The faculty report that it was a very positive experience for everyone. Ruawai College even helped by providing the venue for the play on their larger stage.

Twilight market revived

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The Northern Wairoa Boating Club is restarting its Twilight Market on Friday, October 27, at 4.30pm to showcase local talents.

“Tamariki spent time this term getting ready by learning songs and dance routines, and those playing the main characters had to put in extra effort to learn their lines,” said Mr Steele.

“It’s really fun doing a show, and I liked how they put Ruawai stuff in it. It felt scary at first, but I felt really brave after I did the first show,” said Teilli Pua, who played the tale’s hero, Haki.

The best praise, however, came from Stevie White, who played Haki’s mum.

“It took a lot of practice, but then I didn’t want it to end, and I really want to do another show next year.” ¢

“My husband and I have been members of the boating club for more than 40 years. Our family enjoy all aspects of the club, including cruising on our boat and fishing,” says organiser Sue Crump.

“The markets started three years ago by Roxanne Kelly and Janice Cleaver to encourage and promote the artistic flare of the community and the boating club.”

The markets were an all-year affair but Covid and weather put a stop to them happening in recent times.

“We are looking forward to our new start. It is a wonderful way to get everyone together, and it attracts local people you don’t normally see. Our aim

is to create a festive atmosphere on the foreshore. Community groups who want to fundraise can come to the event to sell goods or have a sausage sizzle. We encourage anyone who can create a craft or art is welcome.”

The markets will be held on the last Friday of each month. It costs $10 for a site. Current confirmed dates are October 27 and November 24, with an early end-of-year market scheduled for December 8. Call Sue on 021 268 7006 for more information.

The club kitchen is open to the community on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Bookings are required for Sunday meals. ¢

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p Ruawai Primary School students wove aspects of this year’s wild weather into their term three drama production

p Sue Crump has been a part of the Northern Wairoa Boating Club and is helping restart its Twilight Market

Keep CCTV alive, says DCDB Safer pathways for students

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Sue Curtis of the Dargaville Community Development Board addressed the Kaipara District Council as part of its Long Term Plan deliberations last week, asking for the continuance of a targeted rate for CCTV.

Currently, a special rate, amounting to only cents a week, pays for the network of 37 cameras protecting Dargaville’s central business and civic districts from crime. This targeted rate is only paid by people for whom Dargaville is their primary hub for commerce and services. Other Kaipara citizens do not pay it at all.

“We have talked to Reuben Cohen and staff at the Dargaville police station, and they have said that they don’t know how they could do their job without it,” said Ms Curtis. “The purpose of the system is to deter and prevent crime in the Dargaville area, and anecdotal reports from police say that it works.”

There’s proof of this in the arrests made after Dargaville CCTV footage has been made available to officers. Criminals have been caught after their vehicles and their faces have been snapped by the hidden cameras. One of these alleged offenders was even a murder suspect on the run.

Sue Curtis says that the targeted rate is a small price to pay for a successful community roll-out in Dargaville, and has extended to Ruawai.

“Many community groups and businesses have contributed to the system,” she said.

Continuing the targeted rate in the new LTP would mean the system is future-proofed, with enough funding to cover its maintenance, upkeep and insurance even if more cameras are planned. Schemes are in the process of placing CCTV at locations such as Dargaville’s skatepark and museum. ¢

Lo ok i n g o u t for g u y w i re s afet y on r u ra l prop er t ie s

Local farmer Murray Mortimer is urging his fellow farmers to check poles with st ay wires on their properties after recently attending a cow which had become distressed.

The cow was subsequently electrocuted, when it cont acted a guywire which had become live due to an unexpected failure on the cross arm. It was identified that the lack of an insulator on the guy wire played a role in that outcome.

Thankfully Murray reco gnised the dangerous situat ion and the risk of electro cut ion and did not approach the cow a decision which may have saved his life

“My message to fellow farmers is to check your poles to see that your stay wires have an insulator on them,” says Murray

“In the storms we’ve had there will be damage around, and it’s important to take your time, stop, slow down and think – take the time to check what’s going on before approaching an animal in distress near lines. If power is involved it’s just not worth the risk Check your poles and guy wires have insulators on them and if anything does not look right let Northpower know ”

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A cycle and walkway project for residential, town and school areas in Dargaville has been approved by the Kaipara District Council for the Transport Choices programme.

“It is an exciting project, and I am keen to see it go forward. We have to get it right. The footpaths are pretty much the same in Dargaville as when I walked to school,” said Councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins.

Recent updates informed the KDC that the finance and transport minister granted some timeframe change extensions to the Transport Choices programme. There is a month’s extension on refining scopes and funding agreements and a 12-month extension of the construction timeframe for these projects to June 2025.

There were questions raised about design details such as the design, route and crossing placements. Changes can be made, and a tour of the areas has been suggested to assess the plan better.

“It is a good idea for older children but not for younger ones. I wouldn’t let my girls on or near the roads because of

some of the car drivers, and many young people don’t have great road sense, especially during pick-up and drop-off times,” local parent Gordon Reynish said.

The KDC Transport Choices programme seeks to give schools and residential areas access to footpaths or shared pathways to town. It is externally funded and the council consensus supported the project.

“It could mean that there are fewer pick-ups with cars if children can cycle or walk more safely,” Councillor WilsonCollins said. ¢

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You can learn more about Murray ’ s story and the potential life-saving decision he made in this interview with Northpower Chief Executive Andrew McLeod. Scan QR Code to watch the interview:

p The DCDB’s Sue Curtis makes a strong case for continued funding of Dargaville’s crime-stopping CCTV network

p Councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins expressed her excitement about having the path and cycleways for Dargaville at last week’s Kaipara District Council meeting

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History marked in museum appointment ‘Mega sale’ to fund community

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Dr Jason Smith has been appointed to the permanent position of director of The Kauri Museum, cementing a historic family connection with the institution.

The museum’s trust board made the appointment immediately. Dr Smith has been acting director since August following the resignation of the previous director, Barbara Hilden, who returned to Canada for family reasons.

“We believe Jason is the right fit for leading The Kauri Museum following its recent successful redevelopment and rebranding,” the board said. “He brings a highly suitable combination of experience and understanding of the cultural sector and tourism business in Northland, The Kauri Museum and the place of the kauri in the New Zealand story as the busy visitor season approaches.

“With his wide networks, trusted relationships and the mana we believe is necessary for The Kauri Museum now and ahead we believe Jason brings exciting leadership to this important institution. We look forward to his leading the museum forward.”

Dr Smith is a fifth-generation descendant of Matakohe Albertland pioneers who helped found the museum and, in fact, it features the Smith Wing dedicated to his forebears.

He ran a Matakohe-based small ecotourism business called Kauri Country, a New Zealand Tourism Award finalist for Eco-tourism in 2000. His doctorate is about New Zealand’s creative economy and the importance of non-city places inspired by The Kauri Museum as a success ‘in the middle of nowhere’.”

In 2011, Dr Smith was a senior policy adviser at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, and most recently, he was a two-term Kaipara District mayor until 2022. ¢

now in the General Election.

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Collectables and antiques, books on local history, old tools and even 1940s Hayman boilers are up for grabs in a “monster sale to support the health and wellbeing of the Otamatea area community,” as The Den in Maungatūroto hosts the event at the towns country club at Labour Weekend.

“Many of the items will have lasted longer than any government with all proceeds going to local organisations and groups,” says Den stalwart Albie Paton. “Already on hand are various items of historical and collectable interest, including books on the history, settlement and the building of both local towns and wider New Zealand.”

He says the sale has the theme Yesterday, today and tomorrow. “Today we have on hand a huge selection of hand tools, for instance, and who knows what tomorrow may bring, certainly furniture of various vintages and times. It hasn’t happened yet, but there are several things in the melting pot, and several other organisations have been offered the chance to participate and put forward their ideas to see what response they get from the public.”

The sale will happen between 10am and 3pm at the Maungatūroto Country Club on Saturday, October 21 and Albie will welcome any contributions.

“Contact us at The Den, and we will make arrangements to inspect and pick up contributions. Major beneficiaries from funds raised in the past have included the Maungatūroto Dementia Unit, Kaipara Coast Guard, Lions clubs, Linking Hands, St John and others, including flood relief workers linked to the area’s health and wellbeing.” ¢

p Dr Jason Smith leads The Kauri Museum as its new director

p Flashback to keen customers at last year’s big sale

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The big election issues — law and order

As the general election draws closer, we once again asked local political hopefuls to talk about their core policies, this week with a focus on law and justice.

Question

Currently, too many people see crime as a viable source of income, and our prison system is an expensive failure at rehabilitation. What do you propose to change in social services, the courts, prisons, and support for the police, to reduce crime in our community?

Grant McCallum, New Zealand National Party

I recently attended two public meetings at the Kaihū Rugby Club after the local GAS station was robbed twice in three weeks. The second robbery was a particularly nasty one as the owners and their young family were home. The community has had enough. They want to feel safe in their homes.

This is why we absolutely need to end the soft-on-crime approach. National’s plan will strengthen consequences for crime by reducing judges’ ability to reduce sentences, providing more support to victims through increased funding for counselling and mental health services, and expanding rehabilitation to prisoners awaiting trial. We’ll also crack down on serious young offending by establishing boot camps for repeat young offenders who need serious discipline, mentoring and intensive rehabilitation to get their lives back on track. We’ll also back our police to tackle gangs with new powers like a ban on gang patches in public and

dispersal notices to stop gangs gathering in public.

Shane Jones, New Zealand First Deterrence is a critical feature in preserving law and order, and policing must be more robust and visible. Sadly, a growing number of younger offenders carry out serious crimes. The most intransigent of these offenders will need to be removed from the community. The majority, however, should be compelled to undertake remedial programmes as mandated by the court.

Gangs will be declared domestic terrorist organisations. This abrupt shift in designation reflects the community’s fear and aversion to gangs and their culture. NZ First believes work and training are essential to offering options to offenders. Mental health services should be expanded and not just focussed on clinical delivery. More frontline services, respite centres and residential locations for those living on the street are needed.

Inmates’ life skills cannot be improved unless the options in front of them are practical and meaningful to their families and whānau. Programmes that focus on literacy, numeracy, emotional growth and mental resilience ought to be boosted in rehabilitation services. Faithbased organisations that understand the mindset of inmates and can teach better decision-making will be supported

by NZ First. Willow-Jean Prime, New Zealand Labour Party

Every community should be a safe place to live, work and raise a family. Labour is working harder and smarter to keep New Zealanders safe, break the cycle of offending and tackle the root causes of crime.

We have delivered the country’s largest-ever police workforce, putting 1,800 extra officers on the frontline. We have introduced tougher consequences for crime, taken more than 60,000 guns off the street and established a firearms register. We are addressing the complex causes of crime, including reducing poverty and delivering better mental health and addiction services. We are getting people back on the right track with wrap-around support and a focus on education and training.

We have also taken action to better support and empower victims of crime. We have tripled the funding to the Victim Assistance Scheme, introduced greater protections, and we are improving the court system.

There is still more to do. Labour’s record stands in stark contrast to the previous National government, which saw more than 30 community police stations shut and reduced the number of front-line workers, and we cannot put our progress

at risk. We will continue to put in place practical solutions that are proven to keep New Zealanders safe. ¢

We’ve heard their ideas. Now let them hear ours. VOTE!

Pink October makes a positive impact

u by Andy Bryenton

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month across New Zealand; with a general election also scheduled for October 14, support for the doctors and nurses who identify and treat this condition is under the spotlight.

One of the core messages from the Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand (BCFNZ) is mammograms save lives. That is because early detection of breast cancer, as with all cancers, increases the ability of doctors to bring effective treatment to bear. If a cancer can be detected before it grows and spreads, the outlook is better now for the patient than ever. In fact, during the past 43 years, initiatives championed by BCFNZ and medical advancements have seen breast cancer mortality drop by 43 per cent.

Hence, the current push by those fighting breast cancer to increase the age of those eligible for free screenings to 74. It’s a programme which would help all three of the BCFNZ’s core strategies — awareness, support and medical science.

“Raising the screening age to 74 is the one thing the government could do right now that would have the most impact on saving lives and cost less than $10 million a year,” said BCFNZ chief executive Ah-

Leen Rayner. In the time since the promise was first made, we estimate that every month, one woman has needlessly lost her life because she couldn’t get the mammogram that would have made her breast cancer treatable.

“We’ve now had two different parliamentary committees recommend the government do it, we have cross-party support for the issue, we’ve had a health minister and health officials accept the evidence that it would save lives, and yet we keep being told it’s not a priority.”

Making this one of the discussion points in the contentious area of health policy in the lead-up to a crucial election is just one way BCFNZ is advocating for

p The pink ribbon is the international symbol for the fight against breast cancer, and events across New Zealand will make October a month of awareness for this cause cancer patients and their families. Around Northland and the rest of New Zealand, this not-for-profit group offers support for those battling breast cancer and helps to fund research and keep this issue visible.

Please give generously this pink October, and show your support by wearing pink, talking to others about this issue, and letting your local candidate know it matters to you. ¢

Farmers’ chance to be heard

u by Andy Bryenton

The second in our two-part series on the big issues facing the rural sector this election, ones which could swing the balance of power on voting day.

Significant Natural Areas

Designed to protect indigenous species and areas of natural beauty, the SNA mapping process sparked controversy when it was revealed that it could involve inspectors effectively ‘locking down’ parts of privately owned farms and banning their use for agriculture. The concept of ecological credits to be given to landowners thus impacted failed to sweeten the proposition enough to take it off the list of concerns for farmers this election and also raised the question of rewards for those who do voluntarily undertake to protect natural taonga on their land, as with the QEII Trust.

Carbon Afforestation

As a result of a drop in profit for farmers, increasing regulatory pressures coupled with a lax carbon credits regime allowing full offset by foreign polluters, many farms are being sold off to become unproductive carbon-sink pine forests. It’s seen as a symptom of a broken system and corrosive to rural communities.

International Trade

Farmers are keen to see a newly formed government take a proactive stance on trade, busting tariffs and getting Kiwi produce out to the rest of the world. There’s a sense that the post-Brexit opportunities in the UK could have come

to greater fruition, but other markets are also ripe for the high-quality protein and fibre products we offer.

The cost of farming

Farmers are feeling the squeeze of the cost of living as keenly as their urban counterparts, but, as primary producers, the pressure runs both ways. Farmers feel pressured to accept low prices for their production while watching supermarkets rack up huge profits. They are constrained by set prices for commodities such as milk but prey to the vicissitudes of rising costs on necessities such as diesel fuel. Anything which adds to the cost of farming drives inflation for the whole nation, and this includes extra taxes on new utes just as much as it does ‘big picture’ policies like the ETS.

Hunting, fishing and gun control

While not a core part of the farming business, gun ownership is necessary for the operation of many farms. It also forms part of the traditional hunting and outdoor culture of the Kiwi countryside. Fish and Game has expressed concerns over the recently announced changes

p The rural vote is an indication of the mood in the engine room of the New Zealand economy to the Wildlife Act, which they say could impact hunting and fishing. Opponents also point to the billion-dollar failure of a firearms registry in Canada and do not wish to see the same mistake made her, while also opposing massively increased pricing for gun licensing. The opposition has proposed establishing a Minister for Hunting and Fishing, opening a new debate on the importance of these sports in our culture.

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All farmers, market gardeners, contractors, etc, are welcome to come and enjoy a free BBQ with hot and cold drinks. There will be some fantastic deals with 10% off all stock in the showroom, including batteries, fasteners, tools, oil and grease as well as linkage and PTO parts and accessories.

There are specials on a good range of machinery, including mulchers, spreaders,

cultivation machinery and feed-out equipment. With many machinery companies moving out of smaller towns, it is getting hard to obtain what you need locally now. Agriline is committed to supporting the Dargaville and wider Northland agricultural and horticultural industries by supplying top-quality machinery and having a large range of parts and accessories in stock to keep your operation running smoothly. In addition, Agriline has

a workshop for all machinery servicing and repairs.

The open day will be a great way to come and view what Agriline has to offer, catch up with other farmers, enjoy some free food and drink, and take advantage of some great deals. Come and see the team at Agriline on the corner of Normanby Street and Edward Street, Dargaville on Thursday, October 12, between 9.30am and 4pm.

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A dog’s tail … Boss an’ me meets all farmin’ mates

“Well Dog, so how did ya enjoy that?,” seda Boss as we sat ina farm ute drivin’ back up the main road to the proppity from Orkland. Yes readas, Boss took me ona big ride ter a place called Avindale ware lots of his farmer mates were havin’ a big meetin’ ter tell tha govinmint wot they want in tha ‘lection that’s comin’ up soon.

Many of his farmer mates come alla way from a place called Gore, driving tractas and quod bikes an’ stuff. Well, I hada stay ona back of Boss’s ute but I saw plinty of stuff, an’ sum pollytishins, too. Ole Winnie an’ Mister Seamore, an’ some I didn’t see before. There was lotsa talkin’ going on, an’ sum farmers spoke ina microfone thingy.

Anyway, wen we got back ona farm, Boss’s gerlfren’ Sharlene was waiting with sum cuppatees an’ scones. An’ she musta seen that I was a bit puzzild about what it was all about. She give me a pat, an’ half a scone, an’ sed in her skoolteecher voice: “It’s all about Groundswell NZ Billy. They are farmers seeking to fix unworkable regulations, which unfairly impact farmers and rural communities.”

Boss chimed in ter Sharlene then. “Yep, well the blokes sure had the pollys lissening ter them, all ‘cept for poor ole Chippy Hipkins, who was crook with a

Covid bug. Hada stay home for a few days witch must muck-up his plans a bit. Mine you, if tha voters change tha’ govmint, he cood say it was ‘cos he was under the whether eh?”

Sharlene told Boss he was unkind, but gived a giggle, too. “At least Chippy didint haveta wurry about the traffic holdups ina big city, utes, tractors, lorries and vans all slowed everthing down,” seda Boss.

Sharlene went on tellin’ me more wot it was about. “The farmers just like me and your Boss here are wanting to raise awareness that things are bad and you need to vote for change.” (I meen she nose I don’t gotta vote, eh readas?). “We mean that Emissions Trading Scheme is causing farmland being planted in pine trees ruining jobs in rural communities.’’

“Yep,” seda Boss. “An’ don’t fergit the blimmin’ water rubbish Deah.” Sharlene gived him ‘her look’, an’ Boss slurpt more cuppatees.

“Yes Billy,” she went on. ”The Three Waters Reforms are another ill-considered

plan like the takeover of community assets without a referendum.”

Well readas, ya no I am all for the Boss an’ Sharlene, but I rekin wile it was fun goin’ ona big trip, we seem ter have missed sumthin’ much more ‘portant. Tha rugby. Boss suddinly remembered, too. “Deah,” he said. “Yer didint happen to ‘member to tape tha game wiv the Eytalians atta Werld Cup didja?”

Sharlene give me a big smile. “You bet Deah,” she tole Boss. “I no wot’s reely importint in the scheme of things.”

Good ole Sharlene. Gets her priorities right. TV footy time. See ya.

Billy

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WHAT’S ON?

October

Dargaville Club Jam Night — Friday 6th October from 5pm at the Dargaville Club, 53–55 Victoria Street. Meals by DTown Fusion available. Members and guests welcome.

Spooky Quiz Night — Friday 13th October at the Old Post Office Building, cnr Normanby St & Hokianga Road. Max 6 per team at $10 a head. Black Friday theme — prize for best dressed team, wine, beer and finger food available to purchase. Mystery auction with proceeds going to the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park.

Contact Anna 021 160 7518.

3 Lakes Trail Run — 14 October 2023 at Taharoa Domain, Kai Iwi Lakes, Sport Northland Event, Do the half marathon, 14k or 5k. For more info and to register go to 3lakes.nz.

Tangiteroria Trail Bike Ride — 22 October starting at 7.30am. New Venue at 150 Paerata Road, Tangiteroria. Check out tangiteroriatrailride on Facebook.

Markets

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 11am–3pm. 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 — 2nd Saturday of each month, 8am–12pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.

Dargaville Twilight Market — 27th Oct, 24th Nov and a Christmas one 8th Dec. 4.30pm–7pm. Contact Sue 021 268 7006 to book a table for $10. Northern Wairoa Boating Club Inc, 21 Totara Street, Dargaville, nwboatingclub@gmail.com.

Clubs/Organisations

57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville 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 022 691 6068.

Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.

Badminton — Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at the Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157. 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 022 025 0235 for further info.

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

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

Dargaville 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 for seniors — meets 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. For info phone Brian 09 439 5959.

Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs – the Warrior’s Lodge — Interested in games like Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, or other strategy games with models? Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema. Learn to 3d print, paint, play and design.

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. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. 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.

Dargaville Women’s Group — New members are welcome to join our social group. Held every third Tuesday of the month 10am @ The Methodist Church, corner of Awakino and Normanby. Morning tea & guest speakers. For further info contact Michelle: 09 439 2930.

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.

Justices of the Peace — available every Thursday from 12–1pm at the Whanau Focus offices, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.

Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays

3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older;

5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street. If you are riding the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park or you want to join the Kaipara Cycling Club go to join.hivepass. co.nz or email kaiparacycling@gmail.com.

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 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.

Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.

Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.

Line dancing group for beginners — every Monday night 5pm–7pm at Yugoslavia Hall Dargaville. Contact Donna 021 729 955.

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

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

Meditation — Thursdays in November 5.30–6.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Inner Peace for complete beginners. All Welcome, $50 for 5 week course or what you can afford. Phone Maureen 021 0231 8008 to register maureen. bringbalance@yahoo.com.

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.

Narcotics Anonymous — Tuesdays 1pm–2pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville.

Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.

Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at the Research Rooms, Dargaville Museum, 4th Sunday of each month, 12.30–2pm. 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.

Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing.

Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm.

Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.

Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/music/ dodge ball/limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Friday 3–4pm.

Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, beginners welcome, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

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.

Practising Presence — Mondays 6–7pm Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Led moving and sitting meditations. Remaining in the present moment is the key to inner peace but it takes practice! Exchange: $10 or what

you can afford. Maureen 021 0231 8008. www. bringbalance.co.nz.

Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.

Rotary Club of Dargaville — meet weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. New members always welcome, men and women. If you want to join a Service Club with nearly 85 years to Dargaville. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month with guest speakers and afternoon tea. Contact President Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.

Ruawai Gardening Club — Meetings or other activities held on 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. New members welcome. Phone Merele 09 439 2335. Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Yugoslav Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.

Stitches and Craft — 5 Cranley St, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 384 1223 for further details.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. Small class groups. 9am–10am, $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.

Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Tue 2.45pm–4pm, Wed 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm. Books for all ages, and jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, CDs and magazines available. All welcome.

TWILIGHT GOLF Northern Wairoa Golf Club — every Thursday 4–6pm. Dinner available, Prizes and raffles. All Welcome.

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

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CARPET, VINYL and hard flooring. Full supply and installation service. Mobile showroom. Free measure and quote. Phone Christine — Kaipara Flooring Co 021 515 415.

MOTORHOME GMC Class A 83.5m Sunflyer V8. Selfcontained with holding tanks. Shower, toilet, generator, air conditioning, ducted heating, fridge/freezer, TV, oven, microwave. Levelling jacks, operator’s manual, etc. All in working order. Not NZ registerable. L/H drive. Unfinished 240v conversion with parts. Some TLC required, tidy condition. Warm, cosy tiny home with all appliances. $15,000. No time-wasters please. Phone 021 775 941.

PLYWOOD 3.0MTR long, 12mm UT and H3.2. Scooters Plywood 09 4386565.

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

TOP SOIL, top quality, $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

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FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.

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LIVESTOCK — 4 yearling steers 290+ kg very good condition + 3 heifers, all 17 months old. Phone Max 027 425 7881.

NURSERIES & PLANTS

HEDGING, SHELTER, Landscaping Trees ready now, Bottlebrush, Corokia, Pittosporum, wholesale prices. Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.

WANTED TO BUY

SUZUKI 4X4 Wanted to buy — parked, damaged or unwanted, Escudo Vitara/Grand Vitara. Phone Derek 09 439 7573.

TRADES & SERVICES

WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.

TREE SERVICES

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

TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw – 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050.

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm, next is 5th October 2023, 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.

DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook. GUITAR LESSONS. Fast track your guitar journey with Brian Baker. Face to face lessons, beginners to advanced. Phone 027 223 8998.

CLASSIFIEDS

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

JD Boys Venture Ltd of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on license in respect of the premises situated at 40 Moir Street, Mangawhai, 0505 known as The Dune

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

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:

Monday to Sunday 9am to 12am.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice.

The first was published on the 26th of September.

PHONE 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the October 10 2023 edition is Monday, October 9 2023

RUAWAI COMMUNITY

Annual General Meeting Tuesday 17th October 2023 7:00pm at the club on Wharf Road, Ruawai ALL ARE WELCOME!

Kaipara District Council

Temporary Road Closure

Silver Fern Farms 3 Lake Trail Festival

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be closed on the day and at the times set out below for the purpose of the Silver Fern Farms 3 Lake Trail Festival.

Saturday 14 October 2023 from 5.30am until 6.00pm

FREE: counselling, parenting, social work, budgeting, senior support. 09 431 9080. reception@otamateacs.org.nz

Pahi Reserve Society Inc

AGM

Will be held at the Wilson amenities block, Pahi Beach Holiday Park 10.00am

Sunday 8th

October 2023

“GRIEF TALKS”

Hospice Kaipara warmly invites you to attend this funded Community Five Week Programme focusing on Grief and Loss for those who have had bereavement within the last two years.

A weekly session of two hours over five consecutive weeks talking about new ideas around grief, how it impacts us, how we can find support or support ourselves and more...

Date: Thursdays

Time:

Venue:

Owen Stevens

Mary, Genevieve, Adam and Marama wish to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, visits, gifts and support following the recent, sad loss of Owen. We also wish to thank all those who attended Owen’s Memorial Party, making the day exactly as he wished it to be.

Important Notice - Dog Registrations

In New Zealand, every dog owner is legally required to have their pet dog registered and microchipped.

Dogs in the Kaipara District should have been registered by 31 August 2023, therefore after 31 August a penalty fee was applied.

All Dogs are required to be registered under the Dog Control Act 1996.

Dog registration payments made after 31 August incur an additional penalty fee. The standard late registration fee for a non-working dog is $107, but for some dog classifications, it may be higher. An infringement notice, which carries a $300 penalty, may be issued when the dog is found to be unregistered after 31 August. This infringement fee does not include the dog’s registration fee.

We acknowledge that circumstances may have changed, for you i.e. may have a deceased dog, or are experiencing financial difficulties, however we do encourage that you do enter in to some form of discussion with the council so that we can update your information.

The quickest and easiest way to pay your dog registration and to save time, you can pay online www.kaipara.govt.nz or in person at either Council office; 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Village or 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

Kaipara District Council.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Head of learning Art

1.0 FTTE | Permanent

1 Management Unit (1 MMA) and 1 Middle Management Allowance (MA)

We are a friendly, well-resourced, futurefocused, rural College catering for Years 7 to 13 in the beautiful Kaipara, Northland seeking a passionate, experienced and inspiring teacher to lead visual Arts in the school.

The school values of respect, responsibility, and resilience guide our teaching and learning alongside our PB4L restorative practices. The successful applicant will be student-focused and lead in providing inspiring teaching and learning opportunities in line with our innovative curriculum. They will be expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school and have an excellent understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA changes.

When applying, please state your other curriculum strengths.

School visits are welcomed.

The start date is Term 1 2024.

Applications close Wednesday 11 October, at 9:00 am.

Contact Tyla O’Sullivan at: pa@ruawaicollege.school.nz for more information

• Domain Road, Kai Iwi Lakes –restricted access. Access to the campground for overnight camp patrons and access to the carpark before the campground only.

Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from the Customers Services Team.

Kaipara District Council

Public notice

(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

Absolutely Fab Tokatoka Ltd of Ruawai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on and off license in respect of the premises situated at 5370 State Highway 12 Ruawai 0592 known as Tokatoka Tavern

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Tavern with across bar off license

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:

Monday to Sunday 9am to 1am on license. Monday to Sunday 9am to 10pm off license. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Tautoko Programme Facilitator

(In-school Youth Mentorship Role)

30 hours per week Term time only

We are seeking a person who is passionate about helping reconnect young people to education, discover their passions, and guide them to be successful.

This is an exciting role, contributing and making a real difference to the success of our youth and positively impacting their lives.

You are part of a support network where empathy, communication and being a positive role model are paramount.

Come and join the team at Ruawai College and work alongside our young people to reach their potential. The start date is negotiable.

Applications close

Thursday 5 October 2023, at 9:00 am.

Contact Tyla O’Sullivan at: pa@ruawaicollege.school.nz for more information

October 19th, 26th

November 2nd, 9th and 16th 4.45pm – 7.00 pm Lions Hall, 38 Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

Facilitated by Josie Scott MNZAC Light refreshments provided.

RSVP or any enquiries to: Hospice Kaipara Phone 09 439 3330

Email: office@hospicekaipara.org.nz

Please register your interest by Friday 13th October 2023

Linda, Norma, and the Families of the late Stephen Cathro wish to extend their heartfelt thanks for their condolences and support during a devastating time. The cards, flowers, groceries, baking, meals, endless phone calls, and support of our beloved Stephen were truly appreciated. Gratitude and appreciation to our local ambulance, police, and fire brigade teams. Special thanks to Beryl White and Gail King for their neighboring love and support. Blessed with Pastor Edmonds and the wonderful church volunteers. A big shout out to Craig Rowlands for Stephen’s ride to the church in style.

The overwhelming kindness from all those that attended the service, travelling from Australia and within NZ. The tributes from family and friends and memories shared by so many. Forever grateful.

Private Plan Change 83 The Rise Limited – Further Submissions

Council has received a Private Plan Change request (PPC83) from The Rise Limited. The purpose of the private plan change is to:

• Rezone 56.9ha of land at Cove Road and Mangawhai Heads Road from Rural Zone to Residential Zone, including consequential amendments to the Operative Kaipara District Plan Maps;

• The creation of a Precinct over top of the Residentially Zoned land with core provisions that, to protect ecological features, promote high-quality urban design, provide open space and connectivity; and

• Any necessary consequential amendments to the Operative Kaipara District Plan provisions. Submissions have been received by the closing date of Wednesday 23 August 2023 from 69 submitters. These submissions have been summarised with the best interpretation of each submission. The submissions can be viewed on the Council website at www.kaipara. govt.nz/the-rise under the Submissions heading at the bottom of the page. The Summary of Submissions can also be viewed in person at the Dargaville and Mangawhai Council offices and via computer access at libraries in the district.

Further Submissions

Further Submissions can now be received by Council for PPC83 between Tuesday 3 October 2023 and Tuesday 17 October 2023.

Further Submissions can only be made in SUPPORT or in OPPOSITION of matters raised in the original submissions. No new matters can be raised

Anyone can make a further submission if they:

• represent a relevant aspect of the public interest,

• have an interest in the Proposed Plan Change greater than the interest that the public, or,

• are submitting on behalf of the local authority.

Further Submissions should be set out in the same format shown on the Kaipara District Council Form 6. Form 6 can also be completed online where you can upload any supporting documents.

Please note that Further Submissions are open for ten (10) days and must be received by 5.00pm on Tuesday 17 October 2023.

You must also send a copy of your further submission to the original submitter within five (5) days of submitting your Further Submission to Council.

How to make a Further Submission:

Online submission form at www.kaipara.govt.nz/the-rise (click on Submissions at bottom of page) Emailed to planchanges@kaipara.govt.nz