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Mighty together for mental health p This year’s mental health awareness week was fronted with the concept of talking to your friends to help them through the hard times we all sometimes face. To make that message hit home, Ruawai College took all of Thursday to band together in a variety of events that prioritised how a team can conquer challenges a single person alone may find too much to handle. That involved flipping pages in a reading challenge, flipping pancakes for a tasty treat, mural painting, dancing, music and a school-wide push for every single student to help flip a giant tractor tyre up and down the netball courts. Story on page 9 …
Three waters mandate anticipated u by Andy Bryenton
As other councils both locally and around New Zealand vote to opt-out of the government’s Three Waters reforms, the Kaipara District Council is keeping an open mind and seeking answers to crucial questions before making a final decision.
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As the original timetable for opting in or out of the controversial water services reform looms, councillors engaged in a spirited debate of the issues last week, leaving the door open for further negotiations, even as the possibility of a central government ruling was suggested,
forcing the reforms through. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said last week that she had not ruled out mandating the changes. “My concern is that if we don’t come at this with the right tone, we will not be listened to. If we are not listened to,
then what is mandated will not be the best outcome,” said deputy mayor Anna Curnow. “The chances are that it is going to happen, so to me, there’s a real urgency that we get our points across.” continued on page 3 …
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p Local photographers have captured the many moods of the Kaipara in visual form, preparing an exceptional selection of images for the 11th annual Dargaville Anglican Church calendar. The yearly tradition has become a favourite gift to send to relatives far away, allowing them a glance at the natural environment we all enjoy. This year, photographers have scaled new heights to make the calendar something special. Copies are available from McKay’s 100% Electrical and the Dargaville Book Exchange, with money raised going to the good works of the Anglican parish.
A winning Christmas t It’s a little while yet before the sleigh bells start ringing, but Dargaville’s Lions Club is starting the season early, rolling out a bumper-sized charitable raffle for Christmas. All this week, the good sorts from the Lions will be outside the ANZ Bank or Countdown supermarket in Dargaville, with tickets to sell for their annual Yuletide prize draw. Generous local businesses have chipped in with some great prizes this year, so when you see the fellows in high-viz yellow, give a little for the cause and be in to win.
Drought plans in effect
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Three waters mandate anticipated
u by Andy Bryenton
The way we respond to future droughts has come under discussion, as the Kaipara District Council adopted a new droughts policy, putting it in line with other Northland authorities. “After the 2020 drought, all of the Northland councils came together to discuss how we should respond to future droughts,“ said KDC infrastructure spokesperson Donnick Magusto. To this end, a new scale of restriction levels has been implemented, pushing the severity of restrictions further down the scale. For example, level two will now feature stricter sprinkler and hose bans. The top of the scale now represents a legitimate civil emergency. “Level four is a situation where we are unable to treat water, or our treatment is severely affected, such as we could not treat and pump into the network,” confirmed Mr Mangusto. In addition, the government’s National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 has introduced the concept of Te Mana o te Wai, which changes the priorities for water use and water source protection. This new document puts the environment ahead of the health needs of humans and far ahead of economic and social impacts. Direct from this document; the hierarchy of obligations in Te Mana o te Wai prioritise first, the health and wellbeing of water bodies and freshwater ecosystems; second, the health needs of people (such as drinking water) and third;
p Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta faces vigorous debate from around New Zealand on Three Waters; Kaipara District Council still has significant questions as a decision looms
p Drought under discussion; Kaipara District councillors floated the idea of water tanks for houses in urban areas and considered the possibility of future water supply becoming harder to consent
the ability of people and communities to provide for their social, economic and cultural wellbeing, now and in the future. Opponents of this legislation say that by putting people second, there may be negative consequences during future dry spells. That it may become significantly more difficult to obtain new resource consents to draw water for civic use, even if the lack of a potable supply endangers the health of citizens. ¢
“We’ve got very straightforward and simple questions, and they have not been answered. They are still not being answered. I do not like what is happening here, with the arc of a political process that is happening here,” said Mayor Jason Smith. “We are all but pawns in this game.” The council has composed a letter described as ‘very strong and very clear’ outlining these questions and concerns. Others were aired in last week’s council meeting. For example, the possibility was brought up that people not connected to reticulated networks would have to pay for those who are. It could include Kaipara residents on tank water paying toward Auckland’s water system under the proposed north-sector Entity A. The mayor and councillors also touched on complex issues such as the level of cross-subsidisation within
Entity A, incorporating the councils of Auckland, Whangārei, Far North and Kaipara; how Kaipara would be heard on any Representative Governance Group that may be established. The approach to debt financing with the Local Government Funding Agency and council’s role as a guarantor, and clarity on the status of land drainage parts of the stormwater network. Additionally, the mayor and councillors questioned the new entity’s means of consulting with Kaipara locals into the future and handling future challenges like climate change. The KDC’s Sue Davidson was succinct on Three Waters: “The indications from our neighbours are that they don’t want a bar of it. The minister of local government has some tough decisions to make.” The council’s full letter to Minister Mahuta is available at kaiparalifestyler. co.nz and details the mayor and council’s position on the proposed reforms. ¢
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Annual Report adopted External funding and delivery under pressure were stand out aspects of the 2020/2021 Kaipara District Council Annual Report. Kaipara District Council adopted its Annual Report for 2020/2021 at the September meeting, showcasing a year of challenges amidst lockdowns, boundary closures and forthcoming significant change. Some key highlights from the year include: • $19.21m in external government funding for ‘shovel ready’ projects: • Kaihu Valley Trail — $4m • Mangawhai Shared Path — $2.4m, and a further $3.97m from Waka Kotahi • Kaiwaka Footbridges and Linked Pathways — $750k • Worker Redeployment Package $2.87m — Park vegetation clearance, roadside clearance and footpaths • Three Waters Package — $4.69m • Wood Street, Mangawhai Redevelopment — $530k • 54,492 interactions with customers via telephone, e-mail and face to face • 272 Resource consents processed • 182 new dwellings consented, and 777 total building consents processed with a combined value of $166.89m • Council’s external debt sitting at $44m
Upcoming Roadworks – October Between October and March our team and contractors — Ventia and Downer — will be undertaking sealed pavement repairs in anticipation of the annual reseal programme, closely followed by the reseal itself. Please adhere to the posted temporary speed limits whilst travelling through any of these work sites, not only for your safety, but also the safety of our workers, and to prevent damage to the repairs. We understand that there is a degree of inconvenience caused by these works, however this inconvenience is significantly extended if we are required to return to any sites that require repairing. Thanks for your patience. Routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole district during the month include pothole repairs both on unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified, cleaning and painting of roading assets such as bridges, sight rails, edge marker posts and signs. Area specific works planned during October include: • Rural vegetation spraying — network-wide starting in the northern half of the district, working south as the month progresses • Mechanised tree pruning — Maungaturoto, Dargaville and Kaiwaka areas
• Unsealed pavement strengthening — Rehia Road, Golden Stairs Road, Waipoua Settlement Road • Sealed pavement repairs — Mt Wesley Coast Road, Redhill Road, Tangowahine Valley Road, Glinks Road, Scottys Camp Road, Omamari East and West Roads • Sealed pavement rehabilitation — enabling works — Murray Road • Drainage renewals — Nichols Road, Finlayson Brook Road, Mahuta Road, Rangiora Road, Mt Wesley Coast Road • Annual street sweeping — network-wide sweeping of kerb and channel Work is dependent on favourable weather conditions and COVID-19 restrictions. Thank you for your co-operation as these projects to improve travel on your roads are being completed. For enquiries and further information please contact the Council customer service team on 0800 727 059.
Our Mangawhai Office is closed Tuesday 5 October due to a planned power outage. Dog Report Animal management services continue to improve since the Kaipara District Council brought them back inhouse. The Council’s annual Animal Management Report for 20202021 identifies a 7.4% decrease in requests for service and a 24% decrease in dog attacks overall. Services were brought inhouse in 2019 because of customer dissatisfaction with the contracted service. There was a high number of complaints about owners who did not keep their dogs under control, who did not pick up after their dog, or who allowed their dogs to wander the streets. Over the last year our Animal Management Officers have been proactively patrolling, giving praise to people who are doing the right thing and educating those who need reminding. They also extended their community education to children by holding an event at a local kindergarten. Further events are planned after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Hiahia kōrero whakahoki | Feedback wanted New Reserve Management Plans are being developed for Pou Tu o Te Rangi historic reserve and Harding Park (including the adjoining Old Mount Wesley Cemetery). How would you like to see them managed and developed? Let us know by emailing rmp@kaipara. govt.nz. Submissions close 10 October. Kaipara’s Stormwater Drainage and Wastewater Drainage Bylaws are under review. You have until 20 October to make a submission. To provide your feedback go to kaipara.govt.nz/have-your-say
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Petition to protect forests Old handrails for new u by Andy Bryenton
u by Paul Campbell
The Kaipara District Council has received a petition from members of the public to secure the status of the forested southern slopes of the Brynderwyn Range, and will now consider how to proceed on protecting the area.
Following a delay and replanning, it’s been a hive of activity down at the Pahi wharf recently, where the upgrade has started with local contractors Huband carrying out carpentry and repair work.
Ahead of the monthly September KDC meeting, a petition was submitted entitled Protection for the south side of the Brynderwyn Range. It was instigated by Martina Tschirky and signed by hundreds of concerned locals. They agreed that the area is one of natural heritage significance; a habitat for kiwi, home to many specimen native trees, and not suitable for subdivision, clearance or farming activities. Ms Tschirky and the other signatories took issue with the wording of the KDC’s discussion documents for the formation of a new District Plan, in which they say that the southern slopes of the range of hills is ‘intensively farmed’ and question whether or not it constitutes an outstanding natural landscape. ‘In all other relevant plans and documents, this in-vast-parts-untouched landmark, largely clad in native forest and shrubland, is regarded as one of our area’s treasures,’ states the petition. ‘We urge the council to retain this status and give it the best protection possible from inappropriate subdivision, use and development.’ The Brynderwyns form the natural border between the Kaipara and Whangārei districts and are the backdrop
p A petition carrying hundreds of names has been accepted by the KDC to protect the Brynderwyn forest, the site of several popular walking tracks
for the town of Mangawhai, which is growing fast. Efforts to expand and improve the network of walking tracks in the forests on the southern slopes of the Brynderwyns have garnered praise and national-level environmental awards for the volunteers who undertook the work. Some of these walks have considerable status as sightseeing destinations. Now that the petition has been officially accepted and the petitioners heard, the KDC will decide what steps to take and report back to the public at its November meeting. ¢
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Under the Kaipara Wharves programme, which saw the new Dargaville pontoon facility, Pahi is next to have a pontoon off the existing renovated wharf with a wharf at Pouto planned in the future. The Kaipara District Council’s project manager for the Pahi upgrade, Jagdeep Singh, says the work crew has stripped all the old handrailing off and is replacing them before turning attention to support structure which will involve replacing some wharf piles. With the change in Covid levels in Auckland, Bellingham Marine will be
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able to start the prefabrication of the concrete pontoon and the steel gangway at their shipyard. These will be completed off-site before being transported north. The construction period is expected to take approximately 12 weeks, dependent on Covid-19 restrictions, during which the wharf remains closed, with the adjacent beach area remaining open for launching. The Pahi upgrade is supported by funding from the Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit and will enhance access to private and commercial craft. ¢
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A vision of the Kaipara through art u by Andy Bryenton
Last Friday saw the judging of the 2021 Kaipara Art Awards, a showcase of creative excellence, which attracted work across a multitude of media from a host of talented locals. This year’s judge, Kenneth Adams, spent the day carefully viewing, assessing and contemplating a selection of more than 40 works at the Muddy Waters Gallery before coming through with his choices for the award-winning efforts. After this lengthy judging process, the winners for 2021 were announced as follows. The French Art Shop Award for first place in the two-dimensional artworks section went to Deb HunterWhitlock. The French Art Shop Award for first place in two-dimensional art using other media was won by Zivana Pauling. The Westmoreland Homes first place award for three-dimensional artwork went to Aaron McConchie. The Gordon Harris Art and Graphics Store Judges Award
was taken home by Geoff Ruthe, and the Creative Northland Emerging Artist Award was received by Trista Ecuyer. First to view the exhibition, which is on display to the public now, was the man who would usually have presided over a gala opening night as the representative of our civic government; Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith. His first impressions of the exhibition were an indication of the calibre of work on display this year. “We have not seen the likes of this before,” he said when presented with the vision of a Muddy Waters Gallery brim-full with fresh art. “It’s exceptional to see reflections of the Kaipara like these and the reflections of other places
Mayor’s Message Kia ora, Three Waters Local Councils across New Zealand have been heavily focused in recent weeks on the Government’s Three Waters Reform programme and what it may mean for us all. Thank you to the many people who have taken the time to send emails and your thoughts to me and our Kaipara Councillors about the Government’s Three Waters proposals. It’s good to know Kaipara people are taking note of the change that’s being proposed and want their voices to be heard. From Kaipara, we have sent a clear letter to Minister Mahuta about the position of Kaipara District in the proposals and also the many questions we have which remain unanswered still. When we hear back we’ll make that Kaipara-specific information available. At this point I want to make it clear that Kaipara District Council has reminded the Minister the Three Waters Reforms are a Government proposal, not a Council one, and consequently Government will need to consult with our Kaipara community on what they propose to do here. We don’t have sufficient information to consult with integrity and authenticity on their proposal, in the way we do with proposals we have generated ourselves. More water to flow under the bridge on all this yet. You can read more on this at www.kaipara.govt.nz/threewaters Annual Report The Annual Report 2020/21 of Kaipara District Council has been adopted and our auditor’s report is unqualified – which means no ‘black marks’ against the Council. Our teams worked with
speed, efficiency and accuracy to get complete data together for the Annual Report. KDC didn’t need the extra three months Government has allocated for completing this work, either. In the books Council made a greater financial surplus than expected, too. The document is a great read and is available on the KDC website now. Animal Management In 2019 the service of Animal Management, for Dog Control and Wandering Stock, was brought back in-house after years with external contractors. For the year to 30 June just ended there was a 250% increase in public park, beach and reserve visits by our own Animal Management Officers above the year before. Increased visibility, customer service and efficiency is working – there were 12% more dogs impounded and also 7% fewer service requests. Hard to say we’ve gone to the dogs on this one any more. Keeping up with what’s on in Kaipara as we start October and spring is really starting to roar is the key for the season. Enjoy the brighter days ahead, and keep up with those Covid jabs. My second one will be in a few weeks, just in time for the warmer weather and more chances to get out and about in our wonderful Kaipara open spaces and places. Go well, stay safe. Nga mihi Mayor Jake Dr Jason Smith, Mayor of Kaipara District
p A difficult selection to judge; this year’s Kaipara Art Awards presented a range of media and subjects, all from the imaginations and hands of locals
through the eyes of local artists. It’s truly something special.” Mayor Smith also confirmed that currently, the Kaipara District Council is formulating an arts and culture strategy which will help to encourage, nurture and celebrate creative talent across the district. The judge of this year’s Kaipara Art Awards, Kenneth Adams, was similarly enthusiastic about the level of skill and ability dwelling within Kaipara’s borders. “The 2021 Kaipara Art Awards characterises a vast assortment of artworks submitted for the award, offering an enlightening glimpse into the personal and creative interests in this community,” said the competition’s judge, Mr Adams.
KAIPARA ART AWARDS 2021 RESULTS 2D - THE FRENCH ART SHOP 1st: Deb Hunter-Whitlock 2nd: Philippa MurrayAynsley Merit: Sarah Barnett Merit: Linda Gilbert Merit: Sheryl Jury
1st: Zivana Pauling
1st: Aaron McConchie
2nd: Sarah C
2nd: John Ecuyer
3rd: Shann Whitaker
EMERGING ARTIST CREATIVE NORTHLAND 1st: Trista Ecuyer
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JUDGES AWARD GORDON HARRIS ART AND GRAPHIC STORE Geoff Ruthe
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“As a collection, the work provides distinctive views of the landscape, people and objects that form the substance of everyday life in the community. These subjects have inspired a diverse, uniquely Kiwi engagement with an extraordinary variety of media and artistic processes, from painting and drawing to photography, collage, montage, assemblage, carving and threedimensional construction.” Special thanks go out from the organisers of this event to all the artists who participated, to the valued sponsors and supporters who made it possible, and to those who have worked behind the scenes for many years to make the Kaipara Art Awards a red-letter event on the cultural calendar. ¢
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Food brings folks together
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u by Andy Bryenton
u by Andy Bryenton
Two enterprising foodies are bringing the Te Kopuru community together with culinary ideas, recipes, treats and inspiration this October, and they’re inviting the wider Kaipara populace to come and have a taste.
Sport Northland is once again bringing top-grade cycling to the Kaipara, this time inviting mountain bikers to tackle a three-part challenge at the Kai Iwi Lakes.
Paula Guy-Stuve and Kiri Taylor had been cooking up the idea for a local festival of kai for some months when their discussions with Community Think and the Ministry of Primary Industries led them to apply for funding. The concept is to bring the locals of Te Kopuru and their west coast neighbours together with food as the focus. “I’d always been passionate about good food,” says Kiri. “I p Paula and Kiri, with some of their helpers from the Te Kopuru Playcentre; getting seedlings ready to swap and propagate enjoyed my catering work and for spring working with the Good Life Store in Dargaville, but this concept grabbed my gardens on Norton Street; a cheesemaking attention, as it’s not just about me, it’s about course at Ripia Marae on Saturday, October the wider community. It’s a way to share 16 from 10am, then a cafe, coffee and what I enjoy with others.” gourmet pie making pop-up on the same With a grant from MPI, Paula and Kiri are afternoon from 3pm. Finally, there’s a making October a food festival month. There chance to learn how to make lemonade and will be four interactive learning sessions preserves with a twist, hosted at Te Kopuru to visit, focussed on self-sufficiency and School on Friday, October 22, from 9am learning new tricks in the kitchen, followed to 11am. up by a community kai market day, a chance It all culminates on Labour Monday, to swap, sell, talk about and barter with fresh October 25, with a massive market day local produce, from green veg to seafood, taking over the Te Kopuru School hall. All fruit and preserves to eggs and cheeses. are welcome to come and participate free There’ll be a spring seed and sprout swap of charge, but bookings are essential for the garden party on Friday, October 15, from four workshops above. Call 09 972 8788 for 10am to midday at the Te Kopuru community more information. ¢
This weekend, riders will gather at Taharoa Domain to tackle the Fireco 3 Lakes MTB event. A showpiece that not only pits muscles and machines against a challenging triple course but also puts one of the region’s natural treasures in the spotlight. “Sport Northland is delighted to bring you this iconic offroad mountain bike (MTB) event, set in the p Mountain bikers will hit the trails around Kai Iwi Lakes this weekend, as Sport Northland kicks off a summer season of picturesque Taharoa cycling with the Fireco 3 Lakes MTB Domain, better known as Kai Iwi Lakes,” says Sport challenge, looping around the lakes on Northland’s media liaison. a path that has been maintained during “Starting at Pine Beach picnic the off-season by Kaipara District area, the course follows a mostly Council teams. flat sandstone surface with gentle The organisers of this event expect undulations and spectacular views mountain biking athletes from all over of the jewel-like freshwater lakes Northland to come across for the that the area is famous for.” challenge. While Auckland riders are by The three courses include grades necessity excluded for 2021, this still suitable for all ages and skill levels, represents a boost to the local economy from the nine-kilometre youth and a great start to the summer season course to the 20-kilometre main when it comes to attracting outdoorscourse, and the full 40-kilometre minded visitors. ¢
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Mighty together for mental health
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Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to reflect on helping each other out and how good mates can provide the best assistance in times of trouble.
Dargaville has a new and upgraded Ministry of Social Development office complex, which has reopened officially after a lengthy refitting process spanning the recent Covid lockdown.
p Flipping good effort — students teamed up to flip 150-kilogram tractor tyres, in a display of collective strength for Mental Health Awareness Week
p A new look for the Ministry of Social Development offices in Dargaville, as government staff work hard to help those adversely affected by the Covid lockdown
Close to 10,000 workplaces, communities, whānau, schools and kura took part in the week, which launched with the slogan ‘Reimagine Wellbeing Together – He Tirohanga Anamata’. This number included Ruawai College, where the emphasis was on standing together. “It’s all about teamwork,” says educator Jay Warren. He supervised students as they teamed up to flip a 150-kilogram tractor tyre from end to end of the school’s netball courts, one of many activities that made up the day. “I have a philosophy when it comes to important things like this; don’t just talk about it — be about it,” Jay said. “We could have a speech in the hall about mental health and wellbeing, but getting out here and flipping tyres, flipping pancakes, reading, mural painting; that’s more inclusive. The students can see me pitch in right next to them.” Students were all issued with commemorative T-shirts in their house
colours. The day was sponsored by Gas & Tyre, Evolve Rotational Moulding and Ruawai Transport and Limeworks, local businesses who stepped up to assist. The entire school took their turn teaming up to shift the giant tyres. A feat which is impossible even for the strongest person alone but can be accomplished with ease by three. Jay says this is a good metaphor for helping each other out when times are tough. Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson says the theme of the week acknowledges that this year has not been an easy one. “Wellbeing is for everyone and isn’t just for people who’ve experienced mental illness. One in five Kiwis experience a mental illness each year, and it’s important to remember that with the right support many people can, and do, live well with mental illness.” ¢
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The refit has been undertaken to help make employment and assistance services more streamlined and accessible to Kaipara citizens. “We’re thrilled to be back in our refurbished office following the most recent Covid-19 lockdown. “We are managing the number of people who come through the doors under alert level two, but we are excited to share our new space with our community,” says Dargaville site manager Rae Sowter. “The changes make for a more welcoming office. Our clients will have more privacy when they talk with a case manager, and there will be added security for our people, visitors and staff. “The first thing you will notice when you walk in is that our reception area has changed to include a big open space for the community, comfortable seating areas and private booths for korero with staff.”
A highly visible new feature of the office’s layout is an intricate carving depicting the creation mythology of Māori culture; the separation of Ranginui, the father deity of the sky, and Papatūānuku, the mother goddess of the earth, by their child Tāne-mahuta, the forest god. MSD employment coordinator and former ta moko artist Shane Paul gave the carving a touch-up before doors open to the public, making it a centrepiece of the space and giving the Dargaville office a true sense of local character. Under level two Covid restrictions, it is possible to make an appointment. However, many vital services have successfully shifted to online, telephonebased and remote access platforms. “Our first priority is the health and safety of Taitokerau and while we welcome anyone we need to see in person, limiting contact is crucial to reducing the risk of spread,” says regional director Graham MacPherson. ¢
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Te Kopuru nears one hundred and fiftieth
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Dargaville High School will be a mobile phone free zone from next month, following a trend for New Zealand educators to remove the distracting, sometimes trouble-causing devices from the halls of learning.
Te Kopuru is gearing up for the celebration of a significant birthday as locals prepare to invite the wider Kaipara to a gala 150th ball.
p Vintage views — the road to Te Kopuru in 1905, when the town by the riverside was at the height of timber production and shipbuilding
p Mobile phones are no longer welcome at Dargaville High School, though digital learning is still very much part of the curriculum
In a letter to parents outlining the policy shift, which was unanimously agreed upon by the staff, board of trustees and principal Michael Houghton at a meeting at the end of term two, the school pointed out their issues with the almost ever-present technology. As of term four, mobile phones will be banned from the school, in a move calculated to quell antisocial technological behaviours. These include cyberbullying, inappropriate content, distraction, and what other commentators have called ‘a currency of envy’ surrounding the latest models of phone, which are targeted for theft and vandalism or used to garner popularity. “We have noticed that mobile phones are causing too many problems including
distractions in class as well as antisocial behaviour, including cyberbullying, fighting, theft and increased negative interactions,” said Mr Houghton in a letter to all parents. “Teachers are constantly dealing with students that are on their phones during class time and phones with data enable students to access all aspects of the internet including inappropriate and disturbing material.” Families who need to contact students in an emergency will be routed through the main office. The policy begins on October 18. However, as many schools have found, the lack of a digital distraction and a re-engagement with the real world can prove positive rather than punitive. ¢
The photo accompanying this page shows the town at the height of the kauri timber and shipbuilding boom, which made it, for a time, the most populous and prosperous location in the northwest. ‘A thriving township on the Northern Wairoa River, where is located one of the largest sawmills belonging to the Kauri timber Company’, says the caption of this shot from 1905, clearly showing a profusion of logs and spars, two tall ships at anchor, and the smoke from the mills at Tatarariki in the background. The exposed rocky bluff skirting the road will be familiar to people driving into Te Kopuru today, as atop this promontory sits the old historic hospital. It was the coming of the sawmill which cemented the founding of the town, but it was no easy road. A first attempt was made in 1867 before Joseph Dargaville had made landing further upriver to start his own town. However, the boat sprung a leak and the machinery was too damaged to reassemble. Milling gear had
to be sourced from halfway around the world, and a second attempt was made in 1870. It wasn’t until late the next year that the machines were assembled, the logs came rolling in, and the boom times began. To celebrate 150 years, during which Te Kopuru has seen dramatic change, locals are planning a full immersion Victorian-era ball, of the kind that would have been attended by the settlers and bushmen, sailors and farmers of 1871. It will take place on December 17 this year. Already, people are preparing appropriate costumes, hand-sewing dresses and topcoats, looking up the fashions of the era and preparing for a night of living history. The heritage ball is open to everyone, not just Te Kopuru residents, in the spirit of those long-ago social events where people came by boat from all around the Albertland and Northern Wairoa settlements to meet, mingle, dance and celebrate. ¢
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The Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand is set to paint the town pink this October, with a fundraising effort underway that deserves our support. Why pitch in and help the pink campaign? Nine women a day, or more than 3,000 every year, are diagnosed with breast cancer. Men are also susceptible, as both chromosomal genders possess tissue that can fall prey to breast cancer. Approximately 25 men are diagnosed each year, too. These could be your relatives, friends, workmates, neighbours and colleagues; no one needs to face a diagnosis alone or without support, thanks to the association founded to make a difference. There are two major fundraisers for the Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand each year, and the insignia of the pink ribbon spans both. The first is a breakfast bash in May, where hosts can either stick to a regular, pink-themed breakfast template or add challenges like a run, walk, swim, bike ride or quiz to proceedings. It’s all about being sponsored and raising money, as well as gathering in solidarity with the BCFNZ
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“The gate is closed, and the farmer has gone home” were the evocative words to mark the life of Maungaturoto identity, Donald Dudley Cullen, who passed away peacefully at home at 91 years of age. “He was a very energetic, generous and benevolent supporter of local projects and causes,” said long-time friend Ablie Paton in his eulogy. “Two of his most notable contributions were to the town’s 150th-anniversary celebrations and to the Maungaturoto Rest Home dementia unit. ”Without his support, the memorial wharf on Bickerstaffe Road would not have been built, and in the last few years, with a very healthy donation, he was the largest private investor in the new dementia unit of the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust. “It is a pity Covid came along and delayed the unit’s opening before we could show him what has been created.” Mr Cullen farmed during his lifetime at Lauraldene, the family farm, and at various times was a hay contractor, and he also ran a sawmill. He and his late wife Avis also ran a nursery for a number of years. ”His love of plants led him to a couple of trips overseas,” the eulogy
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The Kaipara Flooring team has been putting a solid and stylish footing underneath local people’s feet for more than a decade, and their latest move is one that brings them even closer to the spirit of the region. Moving from their long-term retail premises opposite Maungaturoto’s historic country inn, the flooring professionals have relocated to bigger premises in semi-rural Bickerstaffe Road, where they can enjoy the best of town and country. Owneroperators Howard and Christine say that this means not only larger space for carpet, vinyl and hard flooring materials but also a great view and a fresh connection to the rural lifestyle we all enjoy. “We’ve had a few people come by during the move before we were even properly set up, in fact, who said ‘this is a great idea’; there’s more storage, easier access and a location that’s distinctly Kaipara,” say Howard and Christine. “It’s become a very personal business. People come into our new showroom, peruse the whole exciting range of options, and view the rolls of flooring in our adjacent warehouse; the real material we’ll use for their project.” Flooring is a personal business where aesthetics and design meet personality and practicality. Christine and her partner Howard have found this to be an engaging part of the trade during the years, from their beginnings in a small Maungaturoto shop to their state highway location and now to their new premises. “We’ve been to places you wouldn’t even know were there,” says the pair.
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“We’re always learning about the hideaways and nooks which the mighty Kaipara offers.” “Every home is different; every family has different needs. That’s why we ask a lot of questions before we suggest a product. We want to make sure it lasts the distance as well as looking great.” To make sure this happens, Kaipara Flooring talks extensively to suppliers and picks the best products and materials, and secures specials when available. The flooring world is ever-changing, with new technology and concepts, and keeping up
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A good clean vote by Andy Bryenton
Maungaturoto’s newest commercial enterprise has been brought to fruition thanks to some good old-fashioned democracy, of the kind practised by the old Athenians in ancient Greece. Unlike those fellows in toga-wearing times, Maungaturoto citizens were able to vote online for the kind of new business their town needed. However, this is an echo of the marketplace meetings in the old Greek capital where issues were put to the vote among the main street shops. Proprietor Greg Campbell is more known as a photographer than a launderer, but he says that the idea of asking for a customer mandate was an inspired one. “We were looking for something that the town needed, as we’d taken a gamble and bought a commercial building in the middle of town. We posted the question on social media and put it to the public; what do you want, and what would you use?” The answer came back from more than 200 Maungaturoto residents; the town desired a laundromat. Second place-getter, a hunger for Chinese and eastern-style takeaways, held less appeal for Greg, who says he has been in the
restaurant business before and would not chance his skill with this kind of cuisine. Thankfully, Greg’s father is a draughtsman, and he and other local professionals pitched in to make the laundromat dream a reality. Greg and his family sourced machines, oversaw the plan and build, and converted their empty building into a thoroughly modern facility for getting things clean and fresh. There’s even a designated machine for pet owners, where dog and cat blankets can take a spin and come back free of fur. It is the first week of operation for the Maungaturoto Laundromat, which will be open 24/7 thanks to a Paywaveequipped, EFTPOS-capable payment system on every machine. Greg and his family, the locally-based owners and operators, wish to thank all those who made this popular vote into a reality. They invite the public to come and give their new facility a ‘test spin’ soon.
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The old cliché of library silence is a thing of the past when you make a visit to the Maungaturoto Public Library in the Centennial Building in Hurndall Street, because likely as not, you will find a spirited exchange between patrons over town politics as they select some reading matter. Long-serving librarian manager Kathy Cullen has been at the helm since 1986, and the 148th annual general meeting was held recently. “So the library has an impressively long history — it must have been established in 1873,” she says. “Since starting as a librarian in 1986 I have seen many changes. The original library was approximately 50 square metres, and later, the floor space was tripled, taking in the old public toilets and adding an extension. However, it is now not big enough for the needs of our community. “I have seen the system change from the use of cards, then to a Kaipara-based computer system, and then on to Kotui, which is a nationwide library system. We also have a unique set-up in this community in that we have four excellent school libraries. Because our focus is to complement them, not compete with them, our collection is mainly adult and preschool books. I buy 15–20 new releases each month as well as replacing old favourites. “We attempt to be the ‘Hub of Useful Information’ for all members. Those who are new to the district are often surprised by the chatter. Our library is not a quiet place, and the sharing of interests and new ideas is what goes on in the library.
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”It used to be that locals had to pay an annual subscription to belong, but now we are part of the Kaipara Libraries network, and library membership is free. Anyone living in the Kaipara area can join, and once you are a member of one library, you can borrow from and return books to any of them and
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Just as the hydrogen contingent in global motoring show their hand, with Toyota’s Mirai leading the charge, the electric side of the poker table has flipped over an ace. The South Korean twins of auto manufacturing Hyundai and Kia have revealed a new all-electric platform that will underpin the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the new Kia EV6. The existing Ioniq is an award-winning electric game-changer in its own right, but it’s telling that the team
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It all comes down to horsepower u by Andy Bryenton
Modern life seems to have left the horse behind, except as a companion animal, a high-country musterer’s best friend or a sporting competitor. However, the influence of our multi-century alliance with horses runs deep. Consider the width of a horsepower. Two horses pulling modern tractor. A lot of the a cart of ore from the mine head design in these machines, to the factory fit the template for down the decades, has been those old Roman chariots, and to do with their application in hence the railway builders used row cropping. Crops, of course, their proportions to make a new have been grown in rows since kind of transport. It also helped the irrigation experts of ancient that if a train broke down, strong Mesopotamia first dug their draught horses yoked together ditches. Still, inevitably, it’s the could pull the carriages away width of a team of two horses one by one. pulling a plough that has come This long chain of events even down to the present day. Why did led to constraints on the space vintage tractors have two small shuttle in the 1980s. With the wheels at the front, very close shuttle’s rocket boosters made together? To fit between these in Utah and having to travel by rows of vegetables and grains. train to Florida, passing through Tractors, even the very tunnels along the way, they were biggest, must run on roads made to fit the train cars that sometimes, and roads, even were made to fit the width of the in the era of the automobile, track made to fit two horses side are based on the old King’s by side. highways, designed for a horse We may have relegated the and carriage pattern with two horse to a life of sports, leisure animals side by side. Many and appreciation rather than roads in Europe follow the path p From the farm to the racetrack and even to space, the dimensions of our transport infrastructure all point to the influence of daily toil, but the influence the horse and share the foundations of the of a 5,000-year equestrian Roman roads, laid down by the legions era, and the means for rapidly sending by the horse. When steam power was alliance is right there in the size of our two thousand years ago. These were imperial decrees and despatches. new, rails were already in use, specifically roads and of the machines that have Finished tractors come from the factory for mining. It’s from this endeavour, replaced them as the powerhouse of deliberately made to fit the width of a two-horse chariot, the ‘sports car’ of the to the port on rails, which are also defined rather than racing, that we get the term rural labour. ¢
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Sailing into summer fun u by Andy Bryenton
The tarpaulins are off, the spiders have scuttled away, and the dust is ready to be blown out of outboard motors and sail lockers across the Kaipara as daylight savings heralds the countdown to summer. To help you get your fishing cruiser or touring craft shipshape, here are five of the biggest things people overlook when preparing for their summer on the water, compiled from experts in the maritime trade. Trailer failure — While boats are made to withstand salty conditions and are often formed from rustproof aluminium or fibreglass, boat trailers are not. Checking for rust can help ensure that winches are easy to turn and that rollers operate to deposit your craft into the wet stuff without scraping the hull. It’s also a timely reminder to grab a trailer warrant of fitness. The police often sting absent-minded boaties at the ramp for neglecting this necessity. Battery power — It’s not just your boat’s main battery that may need some attention before the hotter months. There are many p Get out the wrenches and screwdrivers before you hit the water this summer, and have a reliable vessel at your command when it’s time to set sail other items on board that require a battery to power them or rely on a recharge cooling system van all crack up with via USB. In fact, why not check over all the months of disuse. Take a peek at the electrical systems, from handheld torches seals around your engine parts too, and and headlamps through to two-way radios, replace any rubbers that have crumbled mapping devices and fish finders, before under the strain. heading out? First aid and safety — This is an obvious PHONE 09 439 6910 Perished rubber — The bulb on your fuel call, but please check your lifejackets, tank system, the fuel lines themselves, especially newer models with compressed and the impeller inside your outboard’s gas inflation. Restock your first aid kit with PHONE TO BOOK YOUR WOF
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Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Ceasefire (5) 4 Become more ambitious (5,4,6) 14 Investigate (5) 15 Seller’s patter (5) 16 Good poker hand (5,5) 17 River freight boat (5) 19 Boy (3) 20 Spotted feline (7) 21 Customer base (9) 22 Hole (6) 25 Thwart (9) 27 Dexterous (6) 28 Renowned (6) 33 Place of restricted flow (10) 35 Jamaican musical style (3) 36 Undergo pain (6) 37 Final (4) 39 Intestine (3) 41 Tycoon (7) 42 Thin covering (6) 43 Financial obligation (9) 44 Coral island (5) 45 Mended (8) 50 Expression of hesitation (2) 51 Rebel; outlaw (8) 55 Shepherd’s staff (5) 58 Abundant (9) 59 Combined (6) 60 Walk heavily or tiredly (7) 61 Night flier (3) 63 Speaker’s platform (4)
64 School non-attender (6) 65 Go astray (3) 66 Headland (10) 68 Meat pin (6) 69 Stinging plant (6) 71 Going up (9) 76 Floor covering (6) 77 Allowed (9) 79 Pair (7) 81 Court (3) 84 Backbone (5) 85 Considerate (10) 86 Soldier’s decoration (5) 87 Throw out (5) 88 Very difficult to catch, pin down (8,2,2,3) 89 Penniless (5) DOWN 2 Sword (6) 3 Inexpensive (5) 5 Tiny particle (4) 6 Bright red colour (7) 7 Counterbalance (6) 8 Burst (5) 9 Learned person (7) 10 Asian desert (4) 11 Intimidating remark (6) 12 Mirthful (5) 13 Interferes (7) 14 Fishing bird (7) 18 Gold seeker (10) 23 Basket for fish (5) 24 Hidden or unsuspected difficulty (7) 26 Circular building (7)
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27 Word puzzle (7) 29 Egg-shaped musical instrument (7) 30 Discover the position of (6) 31 Grey-faced (5) 32 Partial refund (6) 34 Was aware of (4) 36 Bend down (5) 38 Culinary herb (5) 40 Conceal (4) 45 Quick (5) 46 Childish (7) 47 Jot (4) 48 Exertion (6) 49 Automaton (5) 50 Stringed instrument (7) 52 Reduce the number of options (6,4) 53 Shine wetly (7) 54 Crave (6) 55 Meat chopper (7) 56 Saltpetre (5) 57 Retain (4) 62 Pugilist (5) 67 Thaw (7) 68 Underwater plant (7) 70 Playhouse (7) 72 Add sugar (7) 73 Story in episodes (6) 74 Periods in development (6) 75 Go onboard (6) 76 Managed (5) 78 Irritable (5) 80 Diaphanous (5) 82 Cry (4) 83 Uncontaminated (4)
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CLASSIFIEDS
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 12 October 2021 edition is Monday 11 October 2021
For Sale
Property Maintenance
Nurseries & Plants
Tree Services
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
RUBBISH REMOVAL, vegetation removal, tree trimming, lawns, weed-eating & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2go 021 0218 1111.
GOT2GO PLANTS open 10 to 4 pm Tuesday to Sunday. Shrubs, trees and lots more, ready now. Phone 09 439 5556.
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
Trades & Services
VEGETATION REMOVAL Tree & vegetation removal, firewood stacking, compost clean out, tree planting & hedge trimming Phone Garden2Go 021 021 81111.
TOP SOIL, top quality, $75 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
Dargaville Bobcat Services
Pet Supplies
Any job big or small. We do them ALL
PET DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber — supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
WATCH BATTERIES fitted from $10.00 in most cases while you wait. Also clocks repaired. Les 022 342 8183. Level 2 social distancing applies. WATER TANK Cleaning. Phone Pete 027 444 3053 or 09 405 9510.
Community Services
OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES FREE: counselling, parenting, social work, budgeting, senior support. 09 431 9080. reception@otamateacs.org.nz 153-155 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto
Work Wanted
GARDEN CLEAN-UP & section clean-up, spraying, vegetation removal, raised gardens, vegetable seedlings & more. Dargaville to Maungaturoto. Phone Garden2Go 021 0218 1111.
• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
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Livestock
WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window and Door Services Ltd.
WATCH BATTERIES We have appointed new agents to handle our watch battery repairs effective immediately in place of Moran’s Bookshop. Please drop your watches in to: Dargaville Book Exchange & Crafts 95a Victoria Street We sincerely thank Sarah, Noel and Margaret for their outstanding services over the years they have handled our watch battery business and wish them a long and happy retirement.
Situations Vacant OFFICE ADMINISTRATION MANAGER We are looking for an experienced person to join our Contracting Company in Dargaville. Key Responsibilities include: • PAYE preparation and filing with IRD • IMS Payroll • Quickbooks • Bank Reconciliation • Accounts Payable & Receivable • Invoicing Applicant to have: Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines, highly organised & efficient, excellent verbal & written communication, reliable & punctual. This positon is Full Time, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Email current CV & references to: office@harrisoncontracting.co.nz Applications Close: Monday 18th October
Brian Burnett Distinction Jewellers
WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09
439 2020
Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham
TOKATOKA
Dargaville Sale Thursday 7th October 2021 11.30am Feeder Calves 12.30pm Store Cattle 30 2yr Ang Frsn X Hfrs 30 1 yr Here Frsn X, Ang Frsn X Strs 20 1yr Here Frsn X Hfrs 15 Wnr WF, Ang Frsn X & Char X Bulls 15 Wnr WF, Ang Frsn X & Char X Hfrs For Further Information please contact PGW Livestock Agent Steve Harsant 027 497 9892 Chris Fife 027 495 1552 Helping grow the country
Situations Vacant
Nola’s Wines and Spirits Store Person/Retail Sales Full Time/ Part Time
We seek an outgoing, customer focused person with a strong work ethic, initiative, and a willingness to learn. You will need to be very responsible and be capable of following all procedures including the laws of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act. The role requires a person with sales focus and able to maintain inward and outwards stock control. Heavy lifting is involved so you will need to be physically able. The successful applicant will be required to have a LCQ and General Managers certificate. Must be able to work weekends. Please call into the store now with your CV and a cover letter. A full job description is available on request
The Manager – Nola’s Wines and Spirits Ltd 126-130 Victoria Street Dargaville 09 439 3388
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2021
APPLY TODAY!
WE NEED YOU, TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! • 1 Full time sales role available • Training provided • Positive attitude and strong people skills encouraged • Cell phone and computer knowledge are an asset
OUR CUSTOMERS WANT TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES, THEY JUST NEED TO TALK TO YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Integrity community media
Email your CV & Cover Letter to: jobs@integrity.nz
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER OctOber 5 2021
CLASSIFIEDS Situations Vacant
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 12 October 2021 edition is Monday 11 October 2021
Public Notices
Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, or sit back and be entertained by some great local talent. To be Resumed at Level 1.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc
AGM Wednesday 20th October 2021 in the Auditorium 7:30pm. All Welcome M Ross, Secretary
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS both Dargaville AA Meetings are held at the church, crn Parore and Normanby Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday 7.30pm. Phone Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248. CHESS CLUB Wednesday night, 6.00 pm at the Catholic church hall, Hokianga Road. Open to all ages. Gold coin donations.
Situation vacant
We are now looking for a full time residential inspector/ property manager to run our small portfolio in Dargaville. You will be based in Dargaville servicing our residential properties in the Dargaville/surrounding area. We are a passionate and friendly team looking for someone to support and grow our rental portfolio. This is an intermediate position so exposure to property management or personal interest in property would be an advantage but not necessary. A high level of computer literacy and a clean full drivers licence is essential.
Hire a meeting room, a hot desk or seek assistance for your community or business needs.
DARGAVILLE FRIENDSHIP Club meets every 2nd (second) Tuesday of the month. We have awesome seekers and great morning tea. We would love you all to come. Ring Phyllis 029 778 8426, or Cynthia 021 163 7413.
Dargaville Business Network Meeting 12 October 7am to 8.30am at the SEED All Business owners and managers welcome
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge and no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
Visiting this month:
Northland Inc Growth Advisor - 13th Oct 9am-3pm Volunteering Northland - 19th Oct 2pm-5pm Creative Northland - 21st Oct 9am-3pm NorthChamber - 21st Oct 9am-3pm
TATARARIKI TENNIS Club AGM Saturday 9th October at 12.30pm. All Wellcome.
For this role you will need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as well as time management. No two days are the same so you will thrive on change and can manage multiple tasks at one time. If this role sounds like you please send your cover letter along with your CV to lee.cocurullo@raywhite.com Nga Mihi
Pahi Boating and Fishing Club
Notice of
AGM
Meeting at the Clubrooms 2021 at
Lee Cocurullo Admin/Storage Hire | Ray White Dargaville
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7pm on Wednesday 20th October 2021
Phone the SEED to make a booking - 09 439 0464
Pahi Reserve Society Inc AGM
Governance That Adds Value Workshop 13th October 9am-4pm $45
Will be held at the Wilson amenities block, Pahi Beach Holiday Park
book at https://volunteeringnorthland.nz/organisations/course/124
10.00am Saturday 16th October 2021
Fosters Arcade, 42 Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 0464 info@theseed.co.nz
SEED Co-Working Office
If masks are still required to be worn, please do so. Please follow Covid level restrictions
Public notice
(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Situations Vacant
Public Notices
198 Molesworth 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 2 Moir Point Rd, Mangawhai known as Oasis Bar & Eatery. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is a restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 10am to 1pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5,The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Village. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the 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 only publication of this notice.
Dargaville Community Cinema Charitable Trust (DCCCT) operating as the ANZAC Theatre
Work mates to Good mates. We’re hiring now at our Dargaville plant.
AGM will be held 12th October at 5:30pm at the ANZAC Theatre. ALL WELCOME
Purchasing and Reception Administrator
RUAWAI
Casual work opportunity!
SPORTS CLUB
Silver Fern Farms Dargaville is the cornerstone employer in the Kaipara district and we’re now looking to bring on another enthusiastic team member. This casual role will offer a mix of administration, coordination, data calculation, and a little bit of heavy lifting too! Flex your portfolio of capabilities and take advantage of the opportunity to learn new, and develop existing, skills! You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team where full training is provided. What this role entails will include the following: • Purchasing: initial training will be in a consolidated timeframe and the position will then revert to casual on call • Engineering: a regular two days per week, days to be negotiated • Frontline Administrator: initial training will be in a consolidated timeframe and the position will then revert to casual on call Key skills we are looking for the following: • Forklift Licence is preferred, however training and certification can be provided • Reasonable physical fitness as heavy lifting is involved • Good computer literacy with MS Office and MEX (training in MEX can be provided) or a similar purchasing and inventory programme will be useful • Great time management with flexibility for hours • Great interpersonal and communication skills To apply, please visit careers.silverfernfarms.com and enter the job code 15871KL or pop into the Dargaville Site on Tuna Street with a copy of your CV!
COMMUNITY Annual General Meeting
Monday 18th October 2021 7:00pm at the club on Wharf Road, Ruawai ALL ARE WELCOME!
Death Notices CRAWFORD GEOFFREY Bruce (Bruce). Passed away suddenly at home on the 18th September 2021, aged 73 years. Loved husband of Jennifer, father and fatherin-law of Richard and Dianne Denton, Jeff and Rochelle Cleary, Paul and Anna Crawford. Grandad of Jarvis and Carlo, Owen, Nelson and Devon and Jenna. A private cremation and ceremony to celebrate Bruce’s life has taken place under Covid restrictions. Thank you to the many that have already offered their love and support to us all. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the St John Ambulance and Dargaville Fire Station, ref: Bruce a/c 12-3098-0005558-06. ISOBEL HUTCHINS, 60, passed away peacefully at her home on the 21st September 2021 surrounded by whanau. Devoted wife of Steve (deceased). Dearly loved sister of Ian (deceased), Sophie, Pera, Errol, Pat and Margaret. Loved mother of Tarati and “mum” of Stef, Karene and Nadia. Cherished nana “Bell” to her mokopuna – Kamana, Te Taua, Ohe, Paige, Libby, Tyson, Amaia, Jax and Tipene and treasured “best mate” and work colleague to Violet. Whakapapa enthusiast, Karaoke queen and skilled harakeke kaiwhatu. Forever loved and will be sorely missed by those who knew her.
DAWSON, PAUL THOMAS 1952 – 2021 Eldest child of the late Tom and Lan of Waiuku. Loved Brother of Mark and Lynda. Paul passed away peacefully at home in Dargaville. As per his wishes, a private cremation has been held
Thank You The whanau of Isobel Hutchins-Williams would like to thank all who contributed in a time of grief. To all those who helped at Whangarei Hospital, Dargaville Hospital, the house on Logan Street, Taita Marae, Matatina Marae and Pahinui Urupa we would like to express our sincere gratitude. We would also like to thank the staff at Hospice Kaipara, Te Ha o Te Oranga and Ara Poutama Aotearoa. He mihi aroha kia koutou katoa.
Public Notices AWA WHANUI
Big River FM AGM To be held at the Lions Hall, Hokianga Road (behind the Harley Motorcycle Shop) 7pm Tuesday 12th October, 2021 All enquiries: Vern 021 117 6732
Public notice
Situations Vacant
(Section 127, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
What matters to your community
What matters to you
Mamaranui Bowling Club of Mamaranui, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of a club licence in respect of the premises situated at 23 Mamaranui Road. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is bowling club.
Receptionist/Administration Assistant – Kaipara Mental Health & Addiction Services (0.6FTE) Vacancy No: AH21-133
Closes: 25 October 2021
Job Description and Official Application Form are available from our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz/careers or by contacting Recruitment Officer, Tel: +64 9 430 4101 ext 60689, Email: jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz, Postal: c/o Northland District Health Board, Private Bag 9742, Whangarei 0148, New Zealand
Enjoy the best of both. northlanddhb.org.nz
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 8am to 1am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 13, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the 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 will be the only publication of this notice.
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