Kaipara Lifestyler, October 8th 2024 by Integrity Community Media

Police minister addresses crime

u by Andy Bryenton

Minister of Police Mark Mitchell and his colleague Northland MP Grant McCallum visited Dargaville last week, to front a public meeting on the locally sensitive topics of police resourcing and crime prevention.

The hastily called public meeting took place at the town’s Lighthouse Function Centre on Friday, in response to widespread concerns over lawlessness in west Kaipara. In attendance were mayor Craig Jepson, local councillors Ash Nayyar, Pera Paniora, Gordon Lambeth and Eryn Wilson-Collins, representatives of Kaipara Māori Wardens, the Northland Regional Council and numerous community groups.

A spate of burglaries and ramraids, two homicide inquiries and a perception of low police presence spurred worries and even acts of vigilantism in the week preceding the meeting. Negative publicity also put Dargaville in the national press.

“I have spent a lot of time in Dargaville, and those headlines are not the Dargaville I know,” said Mr Mitchell. “Police are part of the community, and they want to get out and protect and serve the community as best they can.”

The minister was accompanied by top police commanders, Maria Nordstrom and Matt Srhoj, who confirmed that, contrary to social media rumours, 19 constables and a front-desk administrator were operating from the Dargaville police station.

Further reassurance came as the public asked questions about response times and coverage in the small hours of the morning. Area commander Nordstrom said while communications switched to

the central Whangārei command centre at these times, cars with officers were on patrol.

News was shared about the fate of the ram-raid and robbery perpetrators sought by police, following a fortnight of high-profile thefts. Police confirmed that arrests had been made and the vast majority of the offenders were not from Dargaville. Recent homicide cases had also seen arrests, and area commander Nordstrom stated Dargaville people had nothing to worry about, regarding either fatality.

Another focus of the meeting was prevention, and resourcing for groups other than the police that are part of the anti-crime equation. Councillor Paniora spoke eloquently about the need for funding for programmes to guide young

people and provide them with positive role models. The Māori Wardens shared insights from nearly a century of service and asked for help to cover the vast Kaipara geographic area. However, the biggest issue of future planning was that of police recruitment.

“Northland has not got its full quota of police officers. It’s a recruitment issue, and they are very actively recruiting right now,” said Mr McCallum.

Mark Mitchell also emphasised that new laws were being drafted to crack down on criminal gangs, increase sentences for recidivists and implement restorative justice for victims.

“We have to show them [criminals] that they are not above the law,” he said. “That they do not run our towns and streets — we do.” ¢

p Crime concerns taken to the top: Police Minister Mark Mitchell addressed a passionate Dargaville crowd, flanked by Northland’s highest-ranking police officers and the mayor

Flying hero’s return

Foundation’s gift of caring Building consents under scrutiny

u by Andy Bryenton

Building consent services ranking woefully in a recent survey for their inefficiency, complexity and cost, have come under fire.

“New Zealand has some of the least affordable housing in the world, which has dire social and economic implications. At the heart of the issue is unreasonably high building costs and a cumbersome consenting system,” said Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. He unveiled plans to strip down and tune up building consents across all civic councils.

The impetus for this move comes just after a residents’ survey in Kaipara revealed that only half of respondents were satisfied with their experiences seeking building consents. Scathing comments called them ‘slow and costly’, ‘a waste of money’, a ‘charge for nothing’, ‘too complicated’ and ‘too much red tape’.

With Kaipara growing, and new subdivisions planned for Dargaville and Mangawhai, government officials were focussed on the fastest-growing district in the country when they met to float reform ideas.

“The status quo is not serving New Zealanders well. We need to incentivise innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable building at scale,” said Mr Penk. “That’s why we are beginning discussion on options to replace the current Building Consent Authority system.”

The core point of the government’s proposal is to take building consent duties away from individual councils and amalgamate them. It explained this could be voluntary. Councils across Northland, for example, banding together to create homogenised, centralised BCA rules. Alternatively, a top-down approach was also posited, or a single central point of contact.

The coalition is investigating options, and a bill is expected to be forthcoming soon. ¢

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u by Andy Bryenton

A team of skilled and generous volunteers freely gave their time and expertise in Dargaville last week, as the Feeling Fab Foundation brought its mission of uplifting support to locals.

Feeling Fab is a not-forprofit organisation working to provide wellness days for those who have experienced grief, loss, bereavement and trauma, with a focus on bringing joy and offering support and connection.

“It is our privilege to be able to assist our nominees and make a difference to them at a stressful and transitional time in their lives,” says Feeling Fab Foundation founder Liz York Caines. “Our wellness programme makes a huge difference to people’s mental wellbeing and positively affects their whānau and friends in the community.”

Griffiths and Cherie Stevenson worked magic with makeup.

A collective community effort made the event possible, and people from many businesses and groups came together to support the Feeling Fab cause.

Rhonda Bradley and Maria Cavallotti were on hand to beautify the nails of participants, while Karen Froggatt provided a therapeutic hand massage. Adele Tonkin and Georgia Davis of Trendz in Dargaville offered their hairdressing skills, and Stacy Lee

They were assisted by Brooke Murray, Chloe Murray and Donice Hallorris, Darcelle Pumipi and Barbara Northover. Noeline Wright took care of the crafts table, while refreshments were provided by Karen Edwards.

Sponsors of the Dargaville women’s wellness day last week included the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, which provided the venue for the event, and major sponsors Oceanbridge Shipping, Brian’s Gym, Caci, Suzy H Skincare, Woolworths Dargaville, Generosity Corner, Revlon, Lynley Thompson, Family Wellness Naturally, Affirmations, Dateline, Sherie Antonio and Nesta Hackett. ¢

p A team of volunteers (not all pictured) gathered to bring a little joy and care to the lives of those who needed a boost

p Building Minister Chris Penk has levelled criticism at cumbersome building consents processes, following the lead of respondents to a recent Kaipara residents’ survey

Mind the neighbours

u by Natalie Robinson, WRMK Lawyers

Springtime is a time for renewal, and many homeowners take this opportunity to spruce up their outdoor spaces. However, as you tend to your garden, it’s important to be mindful of your neighbours and the legal boundaries that govern your property.

One common issue that can arise between neighbours is disputes over trees. If your neighbour’s trees are blocking your view, you may be able to seek legal remedies.

The Property Law Act provides a process for obtaining a court order to trim or remove trees that unduly obstruct your view. However, the court’s discretion is not unlimited. It will consider factors such as the age of the trees, the impact on the environment and the hardship caused to both parties.

Another area of potential conflict is fencing. The Fencing Act 1978 outlines the general rules regarding the cost of building or repairing boundary fences. Usually, the position is that the cost should be shared. However, if your neighbour issues you with a Fencing Notice and you

disagree with your neighbour’s proposed plans, you can object, but it’s important to follow the correct procedures to avoid incurring additional costs.

Retaining walls can also be a source of contention between neighbours. You have a legal obligation to provide a ‘right of support’ to your neighbour’s natural land. This means you can’t dig away part of your property and cause theirs to collapse. You may need to take action to prevent this, such as building a retaining wall. However, this obligation only applies to natural land.

If the neighbour piles up dirt or something heavy on their property to level it, that might not be natural land. Often a retaining wall and a fence go hand-inhand. The questions then arise how much of the building work is retaining wall, how

much is fencing and who pays for what.

If a dispute arises over a retaining wall, it’s advisable to seek legal advice early to understand your rights and options before entering into negotiations.

If you’re facing any of these issues with your neighbours, it’s best to address them promptly and respectfully. Open communication and a willingness to find mutually beneficial solutions can help to prevent disputes from escalating. If you need legal assistance, WRMK Lawyers’ team of experts can provide guidance and support throughout the process. ¢

Keep rescue heroes flying Academy fears closure

u by Andy Bryenton

Dargaville Motors will once again take the lead when the annual Northland Rescue Helicopter Appeal comes to town on October 18, hosting a big barbecue fundraiser to keep the vital service airborne and ready to respond.

“We can’t do without it. The rescue helicopter is a vital part of Northland, and it’s inevitable that lives will be lost if it’s ever gone,” says Anthony West, who is helping to organise the big charity event.

“It’s vitally important for our rural communities,” says Lindsay West. Lindsay added that Dargaville has proven its generosity to the cause year after year, with big donations always flowing in when the call goes out to the local community.

visiting all major Northland towns. The kai is sure to be delicious, thanks to the generosity of locals Silver Fern Farms.

u by Amy Fifita

There’s been a hiatus since the last live event of this kind. However, for 2024 Dargaville Motors will raise the marquee, hoist up the signs and rattle the buckets again on Normanby Street, seeking to beat Dargaville’s previous record of giving. There will be an all-day breakfast barbecue out front of the Can-Am dealership from 10am, and the More FM crew will be onsite between 12.30pm and 1.30pm as part of their chopper appeal road trip,

Lindsay and Anthony issue a friendly challenge to sports clubs, businesses, teams and schools as the big day approaches. As the hosts of this important charity event, they’re asking everyone to dig deep and do what they can for the rescue helicopter fleet, which has been saving lives in Kaipara since 1988. Bring your donations down on the day and join in the support for the region’s airborne rescue heroes. ¢

Licensed building practitioners Neil Piper and Justin Robertson teach students who don’t often fit into the regular academic structure. The tutors ensure students have hands-on experience and allow them to build houses for Kaīnga Ora under their supervision.

“We are finishing houses 8, 9 and 10 now, and there are still 500 families on the Kāinga Ora Northland waiting list — these houses will help,” said Justin.

“Unfortunately, they are the last houses we’ll be doing. We hope the government will reassess its decision because our course is about delivering houses and students.”

Youth are taught communication, timeliness and other skills to get them work-ready.

“The houses are our blackboard, and it benefits the community with tradesmen working here and students helping them.”

Last year, the academy had a 100% success rate with pupils receiving work placements and is now seeking work for its remaining two students.

The course allows students to explore whether or not they have a passion for the trade in an environment more involved than a firstyear apprenticeship.

Neil said one student, Sam Martinac, started the course late and completed his NCEA levels two and three by studying four days a week.

“Growing up rurally, I knew how to use tools, and doing this course made me more confident. I enjoy using tools and am pursuing being a diesel mechanic,” Sam said. ¢

p Other first responders pitched in to collect donations from a grateful public at a previous rescue helicopter appeal event

p Sam Martinac completed NCEA levels two and three within a year, and is moving on to a diesel mechanic career in 2025

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More recruits to be trained

u by Andy Bryenton

As Dargaville citizens call out for more police on the beat, the government has made moves to speed up training new officers, expanding the police college’s training wings to 100 recruits at a time.

Police Northland area commander Maria Nordstrom had expressed the view that recruitment and more officers in uniform were a core part of a long-term solution during her visit to Dargaville with mayor Craig Jepson. This opinion was echoed by local MP Grant McCallum and Police Minister Mark Mitchell, who travelled to Dargaville for a public meeting on Friday.

Associate Police Minister Casey Costello announced the expansion of recruitment wings at the national police training college while her parliamentary colleagues were en route to Kaipara, laying the groundwork for a solution to police resourcing concerns that have vexed other areas as well as Dargaville.

“The coalition government is serious about improving law and order, and that starts with resourcing police, so they can effectively respond to the needs of our communities,” Ms Costello says.

“This is good news on two fronts. It reflects the fact that more and more New Zealanders are valuing policing and seeing it as a career. It will also help us to achieve the target of increasing front-line police numbers by 500 officers.”

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Mr McCallum and area commander Nordstrom had both articulated that money was there to recruit new officers, and that was borne out by budget statistics. $191 million has been set aside to train police, with a further $34 million to equip them. Ms Costello said applications to join the police force have doubled since last year. ¢

Renaissance beckons for coastal icon

u by Andy Bryenton

The well-known Funky Fish at Baylys Beach is up for auction, prompting calls to reignite the popularity of this famous venue.

“We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial vision to bring the Funky Fish back to its former glory, and take it further,” says Jean Johnson of Dargaville’s Century 21 realtors, who has the brightly coloured cafe and bar on the market now.

In its heyday, not so long ago, the Funky Fish was a favourite destination for tourists and a must-play venue for Kiwi bands that would often add the west coast location to their tours of Northland, along with spots like the Duke of Marlborough in Russell, the Mangawhai Tavern and the Leigh Sawmill.

The reputation of the Funky Fish as a concert venue was matched by a record of culinary appeal, too. Jean says that the

ideal candidate to bring the site back to prominence would have a love of cooking and creating a dining experience, as well as a love of music.

“A chef would be ideal, someone who could make the place special with their own fresh ideas,” she says. “The best part about the Funky Fish is that everything is there in the kitchen, ready to turn on and use.”

The iconic building comes complete with the rights to its famous name and logo, a complete commercial kitchen, room for up to 130 patrons both indoors and out, and onsite accommodation. This little piece of Baylys Beach and Kiwi music history goes under the hammer on November 21, with the auctioneer on the premises. ¢

p Live music, comedy and good times were hallmarks of the Funky Fish, which was one of the hottest entertainment and cuisine spots in the north and could be again

p Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has announced a major police training boost and associated funding

Animal control assessment

u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara District Council has received a report for the year’s animal control activities showing complaints about wandering dogs are up, though the number of dogs in the district is down.

‘Staffing changes and subsequent recruiting challenges meant resources were stretched, and the focus for officers was necessarily on core functions and staff development,’ read the report’s conclusion.

However, the details of the jobs that the council’s small team was undertaking across a large and challenging geographic area provide additional context. Animal control officers responded to 2,151 callouts relating to dogs in the past year, as opposed to just 1,903 in the previous 12 months.

There were 359 infringements issued for offences under the Dog Control Act this year, a decrease of eight per cent. However, there were also 67 reported dog attacks, which the KDC admits is higher than the historical average. Dog-related complaints have doubled in the past two years. Wandering dogs are a major focus for enforcement.

While there have been no prosecutions this year, dogs are being impounded at high levels. There were 95 dogs impounded in Kaipara during the 2023–

2024 recording year; 61 more than in 2022–2023.

“This increase can be attributed to officers taking a harder line on wandering dogs, especially in urban areas, but also post-Covid has seen an increase in the number of surrendered dogs as dog owners struggle with the cost of living and providing care for their pets,” said animal and compliance manager Shaun Holland. ¢

A Kaipara darling

u by Liz Clark

From 1898 until after the first world war, the Aotea ferried the people living around the Kaipara Harbour to their destinations.

She was a regular sight around the many settlements scattered on the harbour shores. Like her sister vessels, she was a lifeline conveying supplies and passengers from Helensville to Dargaville and other settlements.

Aotea was built in Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW by TF Morrison in 1898. She had two engines and was fore and aft schoonerrigged. She was commissioned by the Northern Union Steamboat to replace the ageing ss Wairoa on the Helensville to Dargaville run.

The Aotea arrived at Kaipara after a five-day voyage from Sydney on December 22 1898 and was put into service for the Helensville to Dargaville run. For a few years, she ran trouble-free until early June 1904 when a minor fire broke out in her engine room but was quickly extinguished.

In late 1906 the vessel, along with the rest of the fleet was taken over by a merger between the Wairoa Steamship

Company and the Northern Union Steamboat Company to form the Kaipara Steamship Company. In August 1907, Aotea struck rocks in the Kaipara River and then lost her tail shaft two days later. George T Niccol took over the vessel in 1912, under the Kaipara Steamship Co banner. She was lengthened in 1913 to increase her capacity.

In 1918, she was used as a temporary isolation facility for Spanish influenza patients. Aotea continued on the Kaipara run until 1928 when she was beached near South Head and has remained there ever since. ¢

p Animal control is a tough but vital task for the KDC; Shaun Holland and Anin Nama present their annual report

p The Aotea en route to Dargaville in her first year of service

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Report breaks down KDC numbers

u by Andy Bryenton

The draft copy of the Kaipara District Council’s annual report has been tabled for the perusal of elected members, with statistics that show the extent of the civic authority’s work.

“The annual report is an important document, particularly for the community, because it compares what the council said it would do against what was actually done,” said KDC strategic planning adviser Tracy Deane.

The council reports 52,637 customer contacts during the past year, including more than 24,000 phone calls and 19,488 emails. These range in topic from reports of wandering dogs to requests to build whole new subdivisions, with everything in between.

Another big metric the KDC measures is the amount of fiscal support it offers to the community through grants and disbursements. This year, $100,000 went out in community grants, with a further $147,000 disbursed from reserve contributions funds. The Rural Travel Fund helped facilitate sports, contributing $20,395 and the Creative Communities Scheme promoted local art and culture with $26,176.

The region is growing, and evidence of this is the 308 non-notified resource consents processed this past year, along with 539 building consents. At the same

time, maintenance and repairs following Cyclone Gabrielle continue across the 1,579-kilometre Kaipara roading network. More than 28 kilometres of this network were resealed, while many more kilometres were graded. Council debt has gone up by $10 million, to $56 million in this time.

The next stage of preparing the annual report follows the draft version discussed at last week’s council briefing and will contain detailed financial figures for 2022–2023. ¢

Culture and connection

u by Amy Fifita

The Dargaville Dalmatian Cultural Club invites the community to its Dali Afternoon at 20 Normanby Street Dargaville on Saturday, October 19, from 1pm onwards.

The cultural day will celebrate Dargaville’s Dalmatian heritage and help people connect to their Dali roots.

“We want to have an afternoon where we share the Dalmatian culture with anyone interested,” said president Venessa Anich.

Venessa will perform with the band on a double bass-like instrument called a berda. She says she enjoys making music with other people.

The afternoon will feature a historical photo display, ancestry information, youth activities, Dali band performances and kolo dances. There will also be an unveiling of new renovations to the hall.

“Violet Cox, née Vuletic, bequeathed money to our club and we used it for hall renovations. There is a sign that

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“We desire to inspire people about their heritage and help people get connected to their Dali ancestry. From knowing the surname of your Dali immigrant, you can find out what village they originated from and what boat they travelled to New Zealand on.”

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p Building and resource consent numbers were high during the past year in Kaipara, though customer satisfaction for this service remains low at below 50 per cent

p The Dali Afternoon event will showcase Dalmatian culture with its kolo dancers amongst other performances

Safety and support Growth in numbers

u by Amy

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Families are invited to the Whānau Āwhina Plunket Kaipara Car Seat Service on Monday, October 14, at 29 Hokianga Road, Dargaville, between 10am and noon.

“It is important to ensure your car seats are installed properly and safely with the long drives people tend to do at this time of year,” said injury prevention coordinator Amber Hallamore-Russell.

“People aren’t often sure if they are installed correctly, and there is nowhere to direct those queries. I want a safe community.”

Amber comes to Dargaville on the second Monday of every two months for free car seat checks and installations and offers advice. She visits the east coast every three months alternating between Kaiwaka and Mangawhai, and is at the Whangārei clinic.

“We are creating that community environment so people can feel comfortable accessing us for help and support,” said community karitane Kelsey Hill.

Kelsey promotes and educates families about the importance of keeping children safe. Northland Road Safety provides Plunket with 40 convertible seats and 20

booster seats annually to give to families through referral.

For further information or car seat advice, contact Amber at injurypreventionnorthern@plunket.org. nz, 027 252 5142 or visit facebook. com/PlunketKaipara.

“We provide other support for whānau with playgroups, parenting programmes and maternal mental health, and we have a clothing room for free garments.

“Plunket is a welcoming, safe and non-judgemental place, and we want to support the community. We know how challenging parenting and isolating it can be.” ¢

u by Amy Fifita

The Maungatūroto Garden Club continues to welcome new members for shared interest in flowers, gardens and socialising.

“We talk about gardens, have competitions and visit gardens, and it is amazing how many private gardens are park-like and wonderful. The owners welcome the club warmly, and we have had so many memorable visits,” said spokesperson Erica Champness.

Created in 1956, the founders included Bernice Flower, a local flower shop owner with a wide knowledge of trees, flowers and flora names.

“Bernice had the club at her place several times for AGMs, and she had a huge old shady tree that we sat under. The club’s objective is socialising while enjoying a mutual love of gardens and plants.”

Members can share their love and knowledge of nature, without having a garden — just an interest.

“We have guest speakers and, in some meetings, people bring plants and flowers from their garden to compete.”

Past highlights for Erica were the float parades that went from Bickerstaffe Road to the primary school. She says the club has been part of that many times.

“If you are new to the district, it is a wonderful way to get to know people, and we welcome anybody who wants to be part of the club.”

The club also has a trading table for gardeners wanting to swap and expand their plant collection. The members welcome people of any age. To express your interest, call Gloria on 021 100 8153. ¢

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p Amber Hallamore-Russell (left) and Kelsey Hill (right) checking that Sebastian’s car seat is installed correctly

p Maungatūroto Garden Club members enjoy socialising and sharing their love for gardens and plants

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Extra powers to speed up reserve plan

u by Andy Bryenton

After discovering through public feedback that more time is needed to develop a plan for the popular Mangawhai seaside reserve, the working group helping the project has been voted new and sweeping powers.

Stakeholders and frequent users of the Mangawhai Heads surf beach have indicated that there’s a lot of work to do in making the councilowned area fit for purpose in a growing town. Input came, too, from the beleaguered local surf lifesaving club, whose buildings have been unusable for more than a year due to a devastating landslide on the site.

“In order to avoid further delays to the project schedule, the working group is requesting that they be delegated authority to adopt a draft for public consultation. This would allow the decision to adopt a draft concept plan to be made outside the rigid reporting requirements of the council meeting schedule,” said Kaipara District Council general manager Anina Nama.

The working group empanelled to push forward the Mangawhai Heads reserve plan consists of deputy mayor Larsen as chair, joined by mayor Jepson, councillor Howard and councillor Williams. In addition to the duties and authorities, such a panel normally holds, they were granted more by last week’s vote.

The quartet of elected members will be able to adopt a draft plan for consultation, act as the hearing panel for all submissions on that plan, and recommend a final concept to a future meeting of the full council for approval. This extra autonomy will allow time for site visits and better communications with stakeholders, and, hopefully, a concept plan to be presented in three weeks, ready for wider public consultation. ¢

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p The vote to grant additional powers to a panel of councillors in forming a Mangawhai Heads reserve plan did not go unchallenged, but passed by majority vote

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Caring for the coast

u by Andy Bryenton

The Northland Regional Council has announced the re-establishment of a CoastCare environmental volunteers’ group in Mangawhai, with a special focus on the dunes at Mangawhai Heads.

CoastCare is a collaboration between the Northland Regional Council, local councils, the Department of Conservation, iwi and communities. For the past 15 years, the initiative has been helping restore the two coasts of Northland, providing hardy seaside plants that local people dig in to help prevent erosion. This also provides a habitat for shorebirds, such as the endangered tara iti or fairy tern.

Those who are interested in pitching in alongside other locals to preserve the unique Mangawhai seafront can take heart from the success enjoyed elsewhere. Just over the hill at Langs Beach, Northland Regional Council elected member Rick Stolwerk has been part of CoastCare operations for many years, and has seen how caring for the maritime environment transforms the beach. His experience is an example to those in neighbouring Mangawhai — the programme works.

p CoastCare volunteers have been active across the nation for more than three decades, and now the initiative is returning to east Kaipara

“It was fantastic to see so many dedicated volunteers from the Langs Beach community on the day,” said councillor Stolwerk, after a big planting drive this spring.

“We made good progress with weeding, planting and fencing, with many new plants in the dunes and new fencing to protect the planted areas. I’ve been volunteering with Langs Beach CoastCare

group for eight years and would encourage anyone interested in protecting and preserving the Te Tai Tokerau beaches and coastline to get involved in their local group. It’s a great way to meet members of your local community and to contribute to important mahi for our environment.”

To join up, go online to coastcare@nrc. govt.nz and register your interest. ¢

Fiery display fundraiser

by Amy Fifita

Tomarata School is holding a fireworks gathering on Saturday, November 9, at 4pm at the local domain, 112 Pakiri Block Road.

“Providing the opportunity for students to showcase their kapa haka skills and get involved with assisting on the night, the annual event is our main fundraiser event,” said principal Chris King.

“It brings our school and the wider Tomarata community together. I have been with the school for two years and this event keeps growing. Last year, we had nearly 5,000 people.”

The occasion draws families to enjoy the evening, food trucks and entertainment. Every year, attendees can expect to discover something new at the event.

“Each year, features are added, as we reflect on how the previous year went and consider how to improve it. This year we are adding a children’s DJ.”

The longstanding community fundraiser marks its 21st year, and proceeds will fund a playground upgrade. Last year’s fireworks event raised enough money to purchase a 12-seater school van to help transport children to events and explore the local surroundings.

“We want to make the playground more accessible to our younger children and

add extra features to keep students engaged during breaks. Exploring it will help develop their confidence and motor skills.”

The school expressed gratitude to Scott and the team at New World Mangawhai, all volunteers, Mangawhai Rotary and Coastguard Kawau. To purchase tickets visit events.humanitix. com/tomarata-fireworks-2024. Cashless options will be available and traffic management will be in place. ¢

Celebrating artistic endeavour

u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara Art Awards will return this month, once again showcasing the talent and ability inherent in the district’s creative community.

After a short hiatus in 2023, the awards have come back revitalised, with 48 highly accomplished artists vying for five top accolades.

“There is an interesting balance of media and artistic influences in this year’s Kaipara Art Awards,” says event organiser John Pickworth. “This represents a depth of creative talent which makes it worth the trip to Mangawhai to view the exhibition, following opening night on October 18.”

The 48 finalists are in the running for five major awards, the pinnacle of artistic achievement in Kaipara. The judges will choose the best painting, best two-dimensional artwork in other media, best three-dimensional artwork and an award for best emerging artist and best youth artist.

The awards will be presented at a gala gallery opening, held at Bennetts of Mangawhai. Subsequently, the complete collection of 48 top works will be on display at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery.

Mr Pickworth said while this year, the Kaipara Art Awards have been orchestrated by the Dargaville Arts Association, the current lack of civic gallery space in Dargaville has led to a mutual collaboration. Mangawhai Artists Inc will host the gallery exhibition, which accompanies the awards.

The organisers of the Kaipara Art Awards wish to offer sincere thanks to all of their sponsors, for making this showcase of local talent and vision possible. ¢

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p The annual fireworks display drew almost 5,000 people to last year’s event

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Twelve days and 364 presents

u by Andy Bryenton

It’s 12 weeks until Christmas, which makes it a good time to take a look at one of the

with all the partridges.

The origins of the Twelve Days of Christmas carol are obscure, but there’s evidence that it was popular in France

long before it came to England. It was meant to be a kind of musical game, in which the numbered gifts were made up on the spot by the players. The aim was to remember all of the gifts in the right order when it was your turn to sing a verse, and then add one more.

The version we know today comes from the 1780s, when it appeared in a children’s songbook called Mirth Without Mischief. This book itself would make a good Christmas present, as one of the few surviving copies sold at auction in 2014 for $23,750.

The only line that has been changed to modernise the song is the one which seems out of place when you sing it. The five gold rings, which need their own long, drawn-out note in the modern rendition, were once ships-a-sailing. Oddly, this means that the entire song is in the public domain except for that single line, which demands commercial royalties if recorded.

The total tally of gifts adds up to 364, which coincidentally is one for every day of

the year that isn’t Christmas. Presumably, this leaves room for something special for the day itself.

Each year, US company PNC Financial Services works out exactly how much the cost of the gifts mentioned in the Twelve Days of Christmas has increased, using this as a tongue-in-cheek way of measuring inflation. In the year to Christmas of 2023, the price was up by 9.2 per cent, and that’s not including postage.

The bill comes to just about $315,000, but the full cost of looking after a cumulative 12 partridges, 22 doves, 30 hens, 36 calling birds, 42 geese and 42 swans could be steep as well. It’s not mentioned whether the 26 dancing ladies, 30 leaping lords, 22 pipers and 12 drummers are only on hire or if they are, considering the song’s mediaeval origins, now your servants and thus require housing, feeding, livery and board for their families, too.

Put this all together, and it becomes apparent that the troubadour who wrote the original carol was some kind of French

the

been popular for centuries

nobleman in the late Middle Ages; one whose true love must have been a woman of considerable means and title.

p The Twelve Days of Christmas represents a whole advent calendar full of expensive and somewhat impractical gifts, in a song that’s

Perennial presents and one-Christmas wonders

u by Andy Bryenton

The calendar doesn’t lie. It’s time to think about Christmas gifts to tuck under the tree, but how can you be sure you’ve picked a winner?

There have been some products that have come and gone, and some that are still sure to be well received. Here are some hits and misses from Christmas mornings you might remember.

Cabbage Patch Dolls

In 1982, there were fights in US stores over these oddlyfeatured baby dolls, with each one said to be unique. Coleco, the company that made them, was previously a manufacturer of swimming pools and 1970s gaming consoles. It hit the jackpot with its Cabbage Patch range, creating a short-lived fad that even spawned an infamous parody line of gross-out stickers and T-shirts called the Garbage Pail Kids.

Furby

people resorted to fisticuffs to secure the last Furby on the shelves during preChristmas sales in 1998.

Tamagotchi

At the height of its popularity, this bigeyed, beaked furry robot toy attained the greatest pop-culture accolade. It was parodied with a full episode of The Simpsons. Like the Cabbage Patch doll,

Offering all the inconvenience of owning a real pet, and the limitless guilt of letting a digital clump of pixels die through neglect, the Tamagotchi was, for Christmas of 1997 at least, a must-have. It eerily presaged the grip having a beeping, needy

Barbie

electronic device constantly buzzing for attention in one’s pocket would exert over future youngsters.

Hot Wheels

Created in 1967, these tiny cars have been popular ever since, and have spawned so many playsets, stunt tracks and variations that grown men actually build real-life versions of their favourites.

More than 20,000 Hot Wheels models exist, and yes, some people own the full collection. Perfect stocking stuffers at only $3 each.

No list of Christmas gifts for young ones would be complete without mention of the best-selling doll of the past century. An icon of fashion, a catalyst for political and social debate, a commonplace part of many childhoods, and now the subject of a movie that made bitter critics cry, Barbara M Roberts has been the queen of Christmas presents since 1959.

Lego

The undisputed king of evergreen Christmas presents when it comes to toys, Lego started in 1939 as a diversification of a Danish wooden toy business and step ladder company. It hit its stride in 1965 with pre-packaged kitsets, and the rest is history. Lego has its own theme park, reality TV show, worldwide building championship and sets depicting nearly every popular film franchise and hero. ¢

p Some toys from yesteryear are now nostalgia collectables, while others remain as coveted on Christmas morning as ever

Movement

to support

u by Amy Fifita

Mad Mel Movement is hosting its Breast Cancer Walka-Thon Fundraiser between 9am and 11am on Sunday, October 20, at Wellsford Centennial Park.

“Getting involved in breast cancer awareness has been on my heart. I have clients who have had breast cancer, so this year, I looked at how we as an organisation could give back, and make it fun, friendly and active,” said owner Mel Colthurst.

Participants will venture onto a markedout loop dressed in pink to support the cause before enjoying post-refreshments when the last person finishes.

“You can move at your own pace to walk the six-kilometre distance around the field. All of the money we raise will go towards the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

“It is a great cause for the community to get behind, and it is a good reminder for our women to get checked and to keep the awareness up.”

Studies show active people find it easier to recover from treatment. Mel not only wants to bring breast cancer awareness to the forefront but also physical exercise.

“I am in the fitness industry, and know people who have had first-hand experiences who were very fit going into their chemotherapy. The research shows it can improve recovery.

“If we can do anything for the community, it is to encourage preventative activities, like getting people moving before those situations come along. It is a big game-changer, and I want more noise around it and to lift women up.

“This day is not just for women. It is for husbands, dads, grandparents and children to see their parents moving. It is for the whole community.”

There is a $20 adult entry fee and $5 for children. People can register on the day from 9am to 9.30am or register at fundraise.bcf.org.nz — search Mad Mel Movement in community fundraisers. Any businesses wanting to help out with the post refreshments can contact Mel on 027 349 2682.

“I am super excited, and hope there is a good turnout, so we can raise heaps for the good work the research teams are doing.” ¢

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p Mel with her daughter Florence at the Wellsford Gym

Trail ride launches summer

u by Andy Bryenton

The annual Tangiteroria Trail ride is a local tradition for many off-road bikers, in the Kaipara area and beyond, and its advent heralds a big season of outdoor adventures.

This year the event will roar into life on Labour Weekend Sunday, October 27, with a gigantic main loop and a junior track being marked out for riders. In addition, there’s a midgets’ track for the very youngest motorcyclists, suitable for little 50cc novice bikes. The trail ride is a major fundraiser for Tangiteroria School and is supported by the wider offroad riding community.

accompanied by an adult rider and that everyone gets suited up with proper boots, gloves and a helmet before heading out to enjoy the scenery. To keep the environment safe, they also ask patrons to clean their bikes and footwear before heading up to the muster at 7.30am. Sign-in is open until 1pm, and the track is open for as many loops as riders care to enjoy, until 3pm.

“It’s a very popular, longrunning, important local event, and we’re proud to support it,” says Bruce McKenzie, owner of Dargaville Honda, a stalwart supporter of the ride.

This year, he’s helping to promote the ride, and he’ll be heading out to Paerata Road on the big day with a selection of Honda machines to assist in the smooth operation of the event.

Similarly, local Kawasaki and Suzuki dealership CA Motorcycles will pitch in to assist. Carl and Daryl from this business volunteer as marshalls to keep the busy trail safe and orderly.

Down the road at Can-Am, Anthony West has a new way to assist for 2024. They’re going to donate the use of a big six-wheel-drive UTV, which could come in very handy in emergencies. It can easily carry a stretcher, repair tools or medical gear. Can-Am will also have a selection of other machines out there on the trails.

The Tangiteroria Trail Ride is an easy gradient suitable for all levels of riding skill. Safety is paramount, with organisers insisting that all under-16s are

At 3.30pm the annual Allan Jessup memorial race will take place, with 50 riders competing in a tribute event dedicated to the memory of a local community legend. There are three categories in the race, for novices, experts or veterans, and the memorial race is marked with a special Le Mansstyle running start before riders rev up and hit the trail.

Search TangiteroriaTrailBikeRide on Facebook for more information about how to get involved, and plan to come out and enjoy this big day of off-road fun for Labour Weekend. ¢

p Tangiteroria Trail Ride fun has been a big part of Labour Weekend celebration in Kaipara for many years, and 2024 will be no exception

Speed limit changes debated

u by Andy Bryenton

The coalition government has wiped out blanket speed limit reductions, restoring many open roads to 100km/h and residential roads to 50km/h, in a reversal of polarising Labour administration policy.

“New Zealanders rejected these illogical blanket speed limit reductions,” says transport minister Simeon Brown. “Over 65 per cent of submitters supported our plan to reverse the previous government’s blanket speed limit reductions in the draft speed limit rule.”

Those who, like Mr Brown, opposed the slashing of speed limits, pointed to the economic impacts of slowed logistics. Those who supported slower driving had one major platform; safety. The minister did not agree, especially in terms of a 30km/h limit for city streets.

“Throughout the world, 50km/h is used as the right speed limit to keep urban roads flowing smoothly and safely. The evidence for this is clear. Comparable countries with the lowest rates of road deaths and serious injuries, such as Norway, Denmark and Japan, have speed limits of 50km/h on their urban roads, with exceptions for lower speed limits.”

There’s an elephant in the room, though, low-speed proponents were quick to point out. Denmark, Japan and Norway

have roads in much better repair than New Zealand. Some people were quick to leap to the conclusion that the speed limit drops were intended entirely to stop the need for road maintenance. After all, a terrible road would still be ‘safe’ at 80, but would need fixing if the speed limit was 100, they opined.

However, this government is seemingly intent on spending big on roading. An almost $1 billion budget for remediating highways, funding for new motorways with

a 120km/h limit, and a promise to fix potholes in two days speak against the conspiracy becoming real.

Then, there’s the biggest argument for keeping speed limits where they were set in 1985. It’s that they were set in 1985. The most common cars on the road in that year were the 1970 Mk1 Ford Escort, the Morris Marina and the Mini, accounting for the 15-year lag always experienced in the light vehicle fleet. Think about their

stopping distances and how they fared in a crash. Now consider that, by the same calculation, the current fleet of cars matches braking and safety standards from 2010.

Seen in this light, the move to drop speed limits to Muldoon-era standards was an admission that the roads are wrecked, and the decision to put them back and invest millions in roading is the first step toward a solution — admitting we have a problem. ¢

p When speed limits first went up to 100km/h, the Morris Marina was one of the most popular cars on the road, and a benchmark, but have roads improved along with car safety technology?

Kaipara Kōrero

News from Kaipara District Council

Shade sails installed for summer

Shade sails are back up in parks across Kaipara in time for summer! Each year, our shade sails come down before winter to be cleaned and stored, and for any maintenance to be completed The sails are then re-installed before summer ready for parkgoers to picnic and play under. This year, Ruawai Reserve has new shade sails too!

Mangawhai Heads Reserve – what ’s next?

We asked for your input into a new concept plan for Mangawhai Heads Reserve and received 170 responses

The working group are now drafting the plan and we’ll bring it back to the community over summer to check we’re on the right track before it is adopted by Council next year.

Upcoming council meetings

Representation Review Hearings 9 30am Wed 09 Oct, meeting online and on YouTube

Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee, 9 30am Tue 15 Oct, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

Representation Review Deliberations, 9 30am Wed 16 Oct, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube Council Brieﬁng, 10 30am 16 Oct, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube

Awards and Grants Committee, 9:30am Thur 24 Oct, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

Council Meeting, 10am Wed 30 Oct, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube

Meetings with the MAYOR

Do you have an issue or idea that you’d like to discuss?

Make a time to meet with the Mayor Craig Jepson and Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen.

• 15 October - Maungaturoto Centennial Hall

• 22 October - Dargaville KDC oﬃce

• 29 October - Mangawhai KDC oﬃce

Bookings are required. Email dtaylor@kaipara.govt.nz or call 027 703 4897 to book.

Dog-related complaints increase in Kaipara

Dog-related complaints increased by 13% over the last year, according to the annual Animal Management Report presented to Council last week Reports of wandering dogs have also increased signiﬁcantly and will be a focus for the Animal Management team over the coming year.

Council encourages residents to report wandering dogs and (if they can safely do so) take a photo to help the team identify the dog Read the full report on our website

Representation Review update

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback during consultation for the Representation Review initial proposal. We received 59 total responses.

Hearings (where people can speak to their submissions) are booked for this week and elected members will consider the feedback before conﬁrming the representation arrangements for the 2025 and 2028 elections

Gladstone Street road closure

Heads up! Temporary traﬃc and pedestrian management will be in place while our team carries out improvement works on Gladstone Street, Dargaville, between 6am and 6pm, 7-11 October

Tinopai Campground effluent ﬁeld upgrade

An upgrade to the Tinopai Campground and Hall effluent field has been completed under budget and in time for summer. After consultation with the local community, the project started in August and involved decommissioning a section of the old dispersal field, construction of a new field and a roof over the wastewater sandpit

Hubert Linnell Reserve development

Work on Hubert Linnell Reserve (Rangiora Road park/reserve area) is progressing steadily. The concrete for the carpark area and access ways have been poured, and road excavation begins over the next week This area (including the boat ramp) remains oﬀ limits with no turnaround space at the end of Rangiora Road We will let you know when it’s back in action Toilet block tanks are installed with the new toilets looking to be moved onsite and installed beginning of November. This project is supported by central Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF).

Kaipara libraries update

Need something to keep the kids occupied this school holidays?

Checkout the Tutu Collection, we have a huge range of items available from coding robots, musical instruments, card games, board games and more!

Place a hold on the library catalogue at Kaipara kotui org nz

Te reo Māori phrase of the month

Karawhiua mō te hemo tonu atu!

Give it your all!

Photo: Ruawai Reserve shade sails newly installed

WHAT’S ON?

For outside of Dargaville events email info@integrity.nz

October

Dargaville Friendship Club Reunion — Tuesday 8 October, 10am–12pm, at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. Past members are invited to come, catch up with old friends and reminisce. He Waka Eke Noa — An exhibition of uku and raranga by Yvonne Tana, Samala Waipouri, Heather Carrigan and Shayna Rushbridge. To 8 October at Tika Pono Toi Gallery, 3 Poto Street, Dargaville.

Dargaville Museum Scavenger Hunt — until 11 October, 9am–4pm. Children free with an adult. Phone 09 439 7555 for more info.

Paparoa and Surrounding Areas – Business Showcase 2024 — Saturday 12 October, 1pm–5pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall. Email paparoa.ca@gmail.com. Fale Pasifika Budgeting Service — 14 & 28 October at the Whanau Focus Centre. Call us to make an enquiry or a booking 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria St, Dargaville.

Heartland Services Rural Clinic – Aranga School — Tuesday 15 October, 9–11am. Free support connecting you with the government and community services you need. Printing, filling out forms, Kiwisaver, IRD questions — we can support you! Call us 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009.

Ringa Atawhai Matauranga – ACC — October 15th and 29th, 10am–1pm at the Whanau Focus office. Kaupapa Maori navigation and health education to help support you. Call or text 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009 for enquiries.

Grief Talks — A four week support group for people living with grief and loss. 17, 24, 31 October and 7 November, 5pm–6pm at Morris & Morris, Cnr Gladstone & Victoria Sts, Dargaville. To book contact Josie Scott, Hospice Kaipara, 09 439 3330 ex 6716 or 027 643 3187 or email support@hospicekaipara. org.nz. Numbers limited.

Dargaville Dalmatian Cultural Club Dali Afternoon 19 October at 20 Normanby St. 1pm historical photo display, 1.30pm unveiling of Aunty Violet renovations, 2pm Dali band and Kolo dancers, 3pm shared afternoon tea. Koha Entry and raffles. Enquiries to Lani at dargdalcc@gmail.com.

Kumara Kai on the Kauri Coast Food & Beverage Festival — 26 October 10.30am–2.30pm, Lower Hokianga Road. For more information contact lorrained@dcdb.nz.

Tomarata School 90th Reunion — 26 October to be held at Tomarata School from 11am, tickets $20 for more info email office@tomarata.school.nz.

Heartland Services Rural Clinic – Pouto School — Tuesday 29 October 9.30–11.30am. Call us 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009.

Markets

Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.

Maungaturoto Night Market — 1st Saturday of every month, 4–7pm, at The Epicentre, 98 Hurndall Street. 021 0234 3632 kierenwilson22@gmail.com or Facebook.

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

Paparoa Artisan Market — now quarterly 10am–2pm Paparoa Memorial Hall, next market is Sunday 8th December.

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, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.

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 meetings

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.

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

Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info.

Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).

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 Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.

Dargaville Floral Art Club — 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 — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian or Barbara 09 439 5959.

Dargaville Girls Brigade — For girls 5–15 years. Thursdays 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 Medieval Combat Club — Wednesday each week 6.30–8.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road. $15 per lesson. Equipment provided. Contact Kurt 022 622 7809.

Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.

Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.

Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.

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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 Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, upstairs, Hokianga Road above the cinema.

Dargaville Women’s Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino Road & Normanby Street, Dargaville. Contact Michelle 09 439 2930.

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

Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434. JP Service — Every Thursday at the Whanau Focus Office, 12–1pm, walk in only. Call or drop in for enquiries 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 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.

Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.

Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. 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 5.30pm–7.30pm at Dargaville Dalmatian Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.

Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.

Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937. Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055. Maungaturoto Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month. Winter we use the Centennial Hall in Maungaturoto. Other months we visit beautiful gardens in the area. New members welcome. Small annual fee of $15 to join — first 3 visits FREE. Please contact Gloria 021 100 8153 for more info.

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 Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. 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 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, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.

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

Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.

RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.

Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.

Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.

Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.

Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.

Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.

Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.

Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.

Tinopai Craft Group — Mondays from 10.30–1pm at the Tinopai Community Hall. Phone Linda 09 280 9988.

Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.

TIDE CHART

POINT

WED 09 2:45am (2.8m) 8:59am (0.9m) 3:11pm (2.8m) 9:24pm (1.0m) THU 10 3:33am (2.7m) 9:47am (1.0m) 4:04pm (2.7m) 10:23pm (1.1m) FRI 11 4:32am (2.6m) 10:47am (1.1m) 5:10pm (2.7m) 11:34pm (1.1m) SAT 12 5:45am (2.6m) 12:01pm (1.1m) 6:29pm (2.7m) SUN 13 12:51am (1.0m) 7:07am (2.7m) 1:19pm (1.0m) 7:44pm (2.9m) MON 14 2:02am (0.8m) 8:19am (2.9m) 2:28pm (0.8m) 8:47pm (3.1m)

TUE 15 3:02am (0.6m) 9:18am (3.1m) 3:25pm (0.5m) 9:40pm (3.3m)

MANGAWHAI HEADS

SAT 12 2:34am (2.2m) 8:40am (0.9m) 3:20pm (2.2m) 9:26pm (0.9m) SUN 13 3:35am (2.2m) 9:47am (0.8m) 4:23pm (2.3m) 10:28pm (0.8m) MON 14 4:42am (2.2m) 10:55am (0.7m) 5:23pm (2.4m) 11:28pm (0.7m)

TUE 15 5:47am (2.3m) 11:56am (0.6m) 6:20pm (2.6m)

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KAURI COAST LIFE CARE

• Short Stay - Respite Care • Day Care Services

• Rest Home Level Care • Hospital Level Care

Contact our Care Home Manager, Jill Morris-Ioane 09 439 6367. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.

KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 09 439 6933

FOR SALE

3MM ACM Snowbond caravan/trailer/wet area lining $82.80. Scooters plywood, phone 09 438 6565.

59B LOGAN STREET NURSERIES, Succulents For Sale.

Worm Tea also available. Phone: 027 239 0772. Open everyday except Monday and Tuesday.

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

FOR SALE 12 foot aluminium boat only. Phone 021 0824 3109.

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

TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.

CHURCH NOTICES

TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com.

Jeff 027 476 5458.

FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM UNIT, with heat pump and garage with auto door. $370.00 plus bond. Phone 027 249 7527.

QUALITY Coastal

1st December.

09 439 5927 or 027 307 8786.

DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or

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.

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.

WANTED TO BUY

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

WORK WANTED

PLUMBER AVAILABLE for new builds. Contact James 021 0263 9558, Plumb Hub Northland Ltd. Servicing Hikurangi to Mangawhai.

Aged Beef Specialists

We are looking for an outstanding individual who would thrive in a sales environment with a passion for the outdoors. The successful applicant will have the following attributes:

• Excellent Communication Skills.

• Experience in retail/sales or merchandising would be an advantage.

• Flexibility.

• Proactive & problem solver.

• Work individually and as a team.

• Excellent work ethic & reliable with great time management.

• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SATURDAYS.

This type of position does not come up very often so if you think its a bit of you please send your C.V & covering letter to jason.campbell@huntingandfishing.co.nz

PERSONAL

SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself. Dine out ‘Dinner for Six’. Phone 021 639 552.

WINDOW

TRADES & SERVICES

CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC NOTICES

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Resuming after the winter - next concert is the 7th of November 2024, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. 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, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.

CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.

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

POUTO MARINE Hall AGM 19th October 11am at the hall. All welcome.

WAIKARA MARAE Special General Meeting. 19th October 2024, 10am–12pm. Purpose of hui is to ratify revised Trust Charter for Waikara Marae & Whakarongotai Urupa Trust. For further information please contact waikaramaorireservations@gmail.com.

Kaipara Community Health Trust

HEALTH SHUTTLE

Need transport to a health appointment? Please phone: Te Ha Oranga 439 3013 (who kindly manages bookings for our health trust)

PHONE

DEATH NOTICES

WEEKEND COOK WANTED

Netball Academy Uniform Recovery

Please contact: Jodie McKenzie or Kath Nathan

Annual General Meeting

Monday 21st October 2024 7:00pm at the club on Wharf Road, Ruawai.

RCSC will be reviewing draft constitution changes to reflect the Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Pahi Reserve Society Inc AGM Will be held at the Wilson amenities block, Pahi Beach Holiday Park 10.00am Sunday 20th October 2024 Mask wearing is optional. RUAWAI COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB

HE PANUI

RIPIA MARAE AGM

Sunday 13 October 2024 at 11am 1627 Pouto Rd, Te Kopuru Amendement to Charter Election of Trustees

Public notice

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

Suphan Thai Restaurant Limited of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 57 Victoria Street, Dargaville known as Supahn Thai Restaurant

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

The current conditions to be varied are: Monday to Sunday 11.30am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm.

The new conditions sought are: Monday to Sunday 11.30am to 3pm and 4.30pm to 9.30pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

No objection to the renewal and variation 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.

Wairiri Whānau

27 October 2024 11am 6494 Pouto Rd, Pouto Peninsula. Nau mai Haere mai

Born 7 April 1933. Passed away 25 September 2024. Loving husband of

Come and join our friendly team, Kauri Coast Care Home is looking for a Cook. Split shifts 7am-12.30pm, then 3pm-6pm.

Must have previous cooking/kitchen experience. Immediate start | Competitive payrates

Please Contact Jill Morris Loane, Care Home Manager at 09 439 6367, or Email manager@kaurilifecare.co.nz

THELMA AND

CHARLIE

PARKER EDUCATION TRUST

The above education trust was established at the direction of the late Mr Charlie Parker, a wellknown and respected local businessman.

The purpose of the trust is to establish and maintain scholarships which will be known as the THELMA AND CHARLIE PARKER SCHOLARSHIPS. Each scholarship is designed to assist any current pupil or pupils of Dargaville High School, who, in the opinion of the trustees, would benefit from further education or study of either tertiary or other nature, or of any recognised course of education or study and who would otherwise be unable to undergo such education or study having regard to the financial resources of that student and/or that student’s immediate family.

The trustees of the trust therefore invite applications for assistance from students of Dargaville High School or from any person on a student’s behalf. Application forms are available from the school office or Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

To enable consideration by the trustees, all completed applications must be delivered to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law by 5pm on Friday the 1st of November 2024. Any enquiries should be directed to the High School office or to Alistair Hammond of Hammonds Law, Solicitors.

Public notice

(Section 120, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)

H R Townshend Ltd of Mangawhai, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee to vary the conditions of an off licence in respect of the premises situated at 3 Wood St, Mangawhai Heads known as Mangawhai Heads Four Square

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

The current conditions to be varied or are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 8pm. Liquor located down one aisle near checkouts.

The new conditions will be: Monday to Sunday 7am to 9pm. Liquor moved to rear of shop with walk-in chiller.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 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 variation of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 120 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice.

The first was published on October 1, 2024.

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

District Council

Proposed Temporary Road Closure

Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10, 11(e), the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Dargaville Community Development Board has made an application to have a road closed within the Kaipara District closed on the day and at the times set out below for the purpose of holding a Christmas Market.

Friday 06 December 2024 from 3.00pm until 8.00pm

• Victoria Street between Kapia Street and Hokianga Road

Any objections to this proposal should be in the hands of the Kaipara District Council no later than 4.00pm Wednesday 23 October 2024 and will be considered at the next available Council meeting Kaipara District Council.

Public notice

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

Macstein Limited of Kaiwaka, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 1 Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road, Kaiwaka known as Four Square Kaiwaka

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Grocery Store

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 9pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or Unit 5, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

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.

- 12.10.2023 One year has passed, remembering you is easy, missing you is so hard, everyday, love you forever. Sue, Mindy, Leah & Family

Kaipara

Dargaville Kauri Coast Life Care