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September 10 2013

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Nationals beckon young rider  by Alan Wheatley

A 10-year-old Dargaville student is heading off to the New Zealand national motocross championships in Auckland in November, to compete against riders from across the country as well as Australia and the United States.

And you thought you had bad hair days!

Students at Paparoa Primary School had a lot of fun while raising money for a really worthwhile cause …

Physio speaks of Sierra Leone

When Dargaville man Scott Wills decided to head overseas …

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Considering he’s only been riding motocross bikes for six years and racing for three, Ivan Lumby has racked up a truly impressive record of achievement. The St Joseph’s student is a member of four clubs from Whangarei down to North Harbour, but also races at Taupo and Pukekohe and already has sponsorship from local bike dealer, Kaipara Motorcycles. Dad, Patrick says the sponsorship is important as the sport is not cheap. “Fuel, maintenance, spare parts and travel all mount up so the sponsorship is important, as racing every weekend gets very expensive, and Kaipara Motorcycles are a huge help.” Patrick says the high energy sport requires constant time, energy and money. “With engine speeds usually around 14 to 15 thousand rpm during racing, we have to re-build the engine every 25 hours and that, plus parts all costs.” Ivan’s trophy cupboard is bulging. He won his age group for the season at the Maungaturoto Motocross Club, was rookie of the year, and regularly finishes at the top of the field at Whangarei and Dargaville clubs. Those results are especially impressive as Ivan races a KTM 65 — that’s 65cc — while races he enters at Whangarei and Dargaville are against juniors on bigger, faster 85cc machines. “There’s not much competition in my class, so I race with the juniors and

p 10-year-old Ivan Lumby of Dargaville, his motocross bike and some of the trophies he has gathered

their bigger bikes, which I can’t quite ride myself as they are a bit tall.” At the North Harbour club, Ivan races minis for riders up to 12 years of age. “These are all 65cc bikes too, but with guys up to 12 who are more experienced and in fields of up to 25, I am happy to come in the top ten of those events.” The little two-stroke bike is feisty, but it’s not a monster. With 65cc, it will top

out at 90kph, but they still need a lot of skill and heaps of practice to fully master and they come with all the dangers and thrills of the big boys’ machines. Patrick says despite the size, their performance is impressive. “With me on board, it will do a wheel stand in second gear and they have enormous power in their mid-range and top end, so they fly.” continued on page 5 …

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p Students at Paparoa Primary School had a lot of fun while raising money for a really worthwhile cause when they had ‘whacky hair day.’ The students raised $45 for the charity KidsCan, which supports education for thousands of disadvantaged New Zealand children in 345 low-decile schools nationwide.

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p Dargaville Police are once again turning to the community for help in tracking down two offenders who allegedly stole wine from the Countdown Supermarket. Constable Wendy McDermott says the two offenders pictured above, went into the liquor section of the supermarket on August 3rd and allegedly stashed a cask under their hoodies before fleeing from the store. “Last time we ran photos like this, members of the public came forward and helped identify the person, so we hope we can do the same thing again and apprehend these offenders.” Constable McDermott says anyone can also anonymously identify the two shown by calling the Dargaville Police Station on 09 439 3400, speaking to her directly, or by phoning the crime stoppers hotline — also anonymously — on 0800 555 111.

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Physio speaks of Sierra Leone  by Colin Patterson

When Dargaville man Scott Wills decided to head overseas the idea of going to the west African nation of Sierra Leone never entered his head.

Another strong sale after 25 years

 by Colin Patterson

Last week’s bull sale at Te Atarangi Farm continued an unbroken quarter of a century run of success for owners Chris and Karren Biddles.

p Dargaville physiotherapist Scott Wills helps an injured player during his time in Sierra Leone

“I was looking at going to Singapore or Dubai. But I saw an ad for a job in Sierra Leone. I applied and was accepted.” The job was at a football academy run by a foundation set up by Welsh international Craig Bellamy. Mr Wills, a qualified physiotherapist, was engaged to provide his professional expertise for the academy’s contingent of promising young footballers. He admits he had little idea of what he was putting himself in for. “All I knew about Sierra Leone was what I had read or seen online.” The country had also been the scene of a brutal decade-long civil war over control of the lucrative diamond trade, documented in the movie Blood Diamonds. While the civil war has been over for several years, its legacy remains. Sierra Leone remains one of the poorest countries on Earth, with widespread poverty and little access to the services that most kiwis take for granted. “Most villages have wells and no running water. Most have no

electricity, although the odd place has a generator.” When he arrived in Sierra Leone Mr Wills had to pay a bribe to an airport customs officer to get his passport returned. “I wondered what on earth have I got myself into?” His job was unpaid, although the Craig Bellamy Foundation provided board and meals. Mr Wills says the work was similar to what he had done back home — treating pulled muscles, hamstring strains and other sports-related injuries. A special highlight for the former Dargaville High school student was acting as physio for the Sierra Leone national team after the academy manager was chosen as national coach. He was one of 45,000 excited spectators who witnessed their team draw 2–2 with Tunisia. “Tunisia equalised two minutes from fulltime. People were disappointed. But it was a pretty good result against a better team.” Mr Wills has no regrets about his time in Sierra Leone. “I’m so happy I went. It was a great experience.” ¢

The farm has become legendary for its success in breeding bulls. In 2007 Mr Biddles and his wife won the Steak of Origin, a nationwide competition run by New Zealand Beef and Lamb. Last year they won a trophy for producer of the decade, while earlier this year they also enjoyed a second success in the Steak of Origin. Mr Biddles, after p Chris Biddles with one of his animals in the bullpen during last week’s sale farming on the peninsula The sale took place on Mr Biddles’ for more than 30 years, says success is attributable to hard work — and 60th birthday and ended with other factors. “It’s the type of cattle birthday wishes and presents from we raise — they’re quick to mature auctioneers PGC Wrightson and the and we run a complete programme Southern Rugby Club, of which Mr Biddles is a life member and former focussing on heifer mating.” The sale was their 25th annual sale president. ¢ and drew buyers from the length and breadth of Northland to their 1000 ha property on the Poutu Peninsula south of Te Kopuru. This year 10 bulls sold for more than $4000 with a top price of $7200. The average price was $2694, slightly down on last year. But Mr Biddles was happy. “That was an extremely good average. And we sold 14 more bulls than last year.”

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Community Spotlight

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Artists tempted by new prize There is such a thing as a free lunch! The 2014 North Kaipara A and P Show at Paparoa will have an exciting extra art addition this year, thanks to Gerard Sullivan who has opened a new seafood shop in the town.

p The Paparoa show always has a wonderful array of goods and produce, art and crafts and more on sale

The indoor section will now feature the Zephyr Oyster Farms ‘local seascape in any medium,’ with a prize of $250. Indoor section organiser Dorothy Simpson, said the committee was delighted to have the new addition, which she said was for an art work in literally ‘any medium.’ “There is no restriction around materials, format or size — just a representation of local seascape, and

already several local artists are getting their thinking caps on.” The annual show features a wide range of art including craft, photography, garden produce, childrens’ arts and crafts, cooking and floral works. The show attracts wide interest from all over the Kaipara and will be at the Paparoa show grounds on February 1st next year. Dorothy says schedules for the indoor section are now available at jdsimpson@slingshot.co.nz ¢

There’s very little that’s free these days, but free was the price tag on an excellent range of books being given away at the Dargaville riverside markets to encourage reading and literacy. Known as Travelling Books, the concept — now in its third nationwide year — is jointly sponsored by Literacy Aotearoa and NZ Post, with the simple aim of getting people to read — and pass on the joy. Tara Williams and Errol Hutchens from Dargaville based Te Roroa Learning Assistance were enthusiastically giving away the brand new adults and childrens books at the markets, often to the puzzlement of customers, whom Tara said could not believe they were free. “The idea is you read the book and then you pass it on, sharing the joy of what you’ve just read and enabling someone else to experience it too.” She said they had given away more than 300 books at selected stores in Dargaville and were heading for Maungaturoto to do it all over again. “Kids think it’s a really neat idea, but some of the adults are a bit puzzled by the free part, but once we explain what we are doing and why, they all think it’s just great.” Each book has a unique code inside, and the reader is invited to log on to the

p Tara Williams and Errol Hutchens from Dargaville’s Te Roroa Learning Assistance hand out free books at the “travelling books” promotion aimed at boosting literacy and the joy of reading

Literacy Aotearoa website and record its title and location. Everyone who reports goes into a monthly draw to win one of two $50 ‘Prezzy Cards’ donated by New Zealand Post. The books came from Huia Publishers, Random House, Gecko Press and Scholastic — who offered generous discounts to help support the Travelling Books project. ¢

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Health board a vital part of elections  by Alan Wheatley

Along with the five candidates standing for the single Kaipara vacancy on the Northern Regional Council, there are also two standing for the Northland District Health Board. There are 11 seats on the health board, seven of which are filled by elections and the other four candidates are nominated by the minister of health. The board’s jurisdiction covers the council districts of Far North, Kaipara and Whangarei. The two candidates standing for the Kaipara representation are Debbie Evans and Libby Jones. Debbie Evans says she served on the board from 2007–2010 and would like to use that experience again. She is currently CEO of the Kaipara Community Health Trust and has NZ Institute of Directors training. She sits on several Northland funding boards and says she is passionate about social housing. “I’ll dedicate my energies to ensuring maximum value for taxpayer’s dollars, with a goal to seeing Kaipara people have access to the best health care as close to home as possible.” The other candidate, Libby Jones, says she is seeking re-election to the

p Debbie Evans

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board because she believes her work to date has been positive and she wants to continue it. “I have worked as a health professional in Northland over many years. My health services knowledge, governance experience and community networks assist the board in positive decision making. I am a strong advocate for health promotion and prevention of illness because I know that will make the most difference in the long term.” The elections will run by postal vote only from Friday September 20th to Saturday October 12th 2013. ¢

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Nationals beckon young rider How does he see the obvious and everpresent danger such a sport entails? Patrick says he and his wife Cindy realise there is a danger, but says doing it as a sport is the best way “At any one time he has around $1,200 worth of safety gear on protecting knees, neck, body, and of course his head. Yes it has got risks, but he loves it and he is good at it, so we would rather him do it this way, than hooning around somewhere on some poorly maintained bike in an area that is not controlled and does not have the huge safety emphasis.” For the past two years Ivan has only missed one weekend of racing and says he has his sights set on some lofty ambitions. “I’m going to the New Zealand nationals in November, where there

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will be riders from Australia and America, and my goal is to finish in the top ten.” Between now and then, he’ll be powering around the dirt in the Battle of the Dunes over three consecutive weekends beginning at the start of October. The event is held at both Whangarei and Dargaville tracks. And how do the women in the family feel? Mum is obviously a keen supporter, but Patrick says Ivan’s sister Tamara is not so excited. “She has a horse. I did get her a bike, but she prefers the horses — and at the moment they are cheaper than the motocross bike so it’s not all bad!” Full details of up-coming local motocross events can be found at www. dargavillemx.co.nz or at the track on Cemetery Road at Redhill. ¢

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Bank branches close doors for good deeds Branches of the BNZ fell silent as more than 3,000 workers across the country took the day off for their annual charity one-day-a-year work drive, “Closed for Good.” In Dargaville, Chad Lowen and his team headed for the Dargaville Museum, cleaning and dusting thousands of delicate exhibits. “Charities and community organisations p From left: Dargaville Museum manager Penny McKenzie, can put in bids for the BNZ staffers: Natalie McRae, Liz Tipene, manager Chad Lowen, Bonnee O’Connor, and Terangi Williams hard work at BNZ teams and we the museum were delighted to be able to help such a worthy cause what we do, as long as we can help as the museum, but we don’t mind the community.” ¢

BENEATH THE SURFACE Commissioners have just passed the one year mark since they were appointed to Kaipara. For us, time seems to have flown. We have appreciated the support provided by the people of the District as we have gone about our work. We have tried to be open and engaging with you, to explain the challenges, and to be clear on the goals we needed to accomplish. Council is in far better shape than a year ago. The picture looks as follows.

Is Council revenue covering operating expenditure?

Yes, the books have been balanced for the first time since 2010. The net deficits for the 2011 year ($5.7 million), and the 2012 year ($10.6 million), have been replaced by what we expect to be a small surplus for the 2013 year. The Annual Report for this year is being audited at present, after which time we will release the Annual Report and Accounts.

Is debt still increasing?

No. Commissioners capped debt at $80 million when they were appointed. It has now begun to move down. By 2022, we expect debt to be $50 million.

Is Council complying with legislation?

Yes, the rates set by Commissioners are valid, and Council is meeting the timetables set down by law for our Annual Report and the Annual Plans of Council.

What is the Local Bill about?

We have had to ask Parliament to help us fix up some of the past rating errors. The Bill before Parliament, called the Kaipara District Council (Validation of Rates and Other Matters) Bill, does this. The Bill is a Local Bill, sponsored in Parliament by local MP, Mike Sabin. We are hopeful that Parliament will pass this Bill in the next few months.

Will there be large rate increases in the future?

No, unless a future Council decides to increase the services it provides, there will be no need to increase rates above the level of inflation.

What about the legal action we hear of?

While good progress has been made to fix Council’s finances, the history of the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme still haunts us. The Auditor General has not yet completed her Inquiry into this scheme, and so we are unable to pin down accountability for what went wrong. Stemming largely from dissatisfaction around this matter is the Court action being taken by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA). We regret this action, and the withholding of rates by many who are behind the action. We have not yet been able to convince MRRA to withdraw, and so we are having to defend the action at a significant cost to ratepayers. We lodged an application to “strike out” part of the proceedings, to do with Council debt, so as to narrow the matters that need to be considered and reduce the costs for ratepayers. The application was declined as the Judge indicated that he wanted to hear further evidence. The legal advice that we have received is clear that the debt is enforceable and that Council needs the ability to service its debt. If the Court were to determine that we did not have that ability, as is being sought by the MRRA, then the financial implications for Council would be serious. We do not expect such an outcome.

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All go for tha ‘Mericas Kup “Crikey Dog. She's gunna be a worry over the next littil wile, eh?” Gidday, Billy hear again an' the Boss has jus' got me atteshin again. We was ina woolshed watchin' tha news about the Mericas Kup yotting races wots being sailed in a place called Sanfrancisky. We gotta boat called Aerteroa an' we racin' against a Merican boat called Orikill. Well, we watched a few races ina kompetishin called Looey Futon, and the kiwi blokes wun hands down, so Boss was bluddy happy as Larry. (Dunno who Larry is, but tha's wot Sharlene, Bossis gerlfrend says Boss is happy as.) Seems ina final races we gotta be tha fastist in nine races, an Boss sez wile that Orikill got in trubble for cheatin'

and copped a penilty, it's still a long way from bean a dun deel. “We not getting' it ona silva plate Dog,” he reckins. “Only time will tell if the Ole Mug is comin' back ta kiwiland.” Havin' sed that, I reckin Boss is pritty confidint, 'cos he's gotta new boat, an' has tole Sharlene an' her Mum that he's plannin' to go to Orklind ta wotch tha next Merica's Cup. “Mine you,” her sez, “They betta start racin' proper boats an not these blimmin machines they got. Costs too much munny — its not how good ya kin sale, its how much munny ya got to buy tha gadjits. Most countrees can't afford it. Tha Kup costs more than some countrees budjit!” Yep, Boss is sertinly one wiv strong ideas about runnin' things eh?

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Scientific groundwork for pasture performance  by Andy Bryenton

Without healthy soil, there would simply be no farming.

well as the expertise of their drivers, delivering the right fert to the right field with less wastage and overspill than ever before. Some even pack GPS satellite tracking to make sure placement is laser precise. A good fertiliser regime is crucial, especially as manual pasture management tasks such as harrowing

and rolling are also in full swing this time of year — these methods can work together to provide an aerated, nutrient rich substrate for boosted pasture or crop growth. And when the soil is happy, the plants are happy, and livestock are well fed; just the ticket for a profitable spring and summer season. ¢

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This real ‘transformer’ is a rural champion Kawasaki’s tough little Mule UTV was one of the first side-by side models to make an impact on the Kiwi farming scene — setting the benchmark for the class on its introduction. In the following years this sector of the off-road machine market has progressed by leaps and bounds, and the Japanese manufacturer has kept ahead of the curve by offering innovations to the standard Mule platform, culminating in their latest design — the revolutionary 4010 Trans 4x4. But it’s not a quantum leap in power or the addition of electronic gadgets which makes this hard-working Kawasaki stand out from the pack. It’s a design twist which Kawasaki engineers have added to make their latest UTV more practical on the farm, where toting big loads and teams of workers is a day-today task.

Put simply, the 4010 Trans eliminates the need to choose between a big, four seater side-by-side and a two seater with added load capacity. How? By literally transforming between two modes, with the simple slide, tilt and interlock of components. It’s an easier process than folding the seats flat in the family wagon, but it’s one which gives the 4010 Trans a big edge on the farm, delivering the versatility which is key to a good agri-business investment. With the tray folded up into ‘passenger’ mode, the Mule carries four ‘man sized’ passengers easily, with full roll-over protection from a safety cage and comfortable seating. In this mode

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Just like the classic mustang of the 1960s, the current Ford Ranger is a success not only because of its power or its looks, but because it is available in so many configurations. Customers who have driven off Lindsay West’s Dargaville Ford yard in the last year have chosen wildly different options and extras for their utes, showcasing the range of applications for which the Ranger p Friday 13th may be your lucky day if you’re keen to cheek out is suited. the new Ford Ranger Now they’re coming back — kitted out in everything there. One keen customer is bringing from wooden flat decks and mud tyres his entire fleet of four Ranger utes all to 20-inch chrome mags and tinted the way from Albany just to be involved windows. There’ll be a whole swag of in what Ford NZ have confirmed is a Rangers — factory optioned or after- first-of-its-kind event. Prospective Ranger drivers will be able market customized — here in Dargaville for Ford’s first ever Ranger Re-union to peruse not just the factory offerings from Ford, but also Advanti mags, Mickey this Friday. And while the date — the 13th — is Thompson performance tyres and more. sometimes viewed as a jinx, there’s been Afterward there will be a proper roast nothing but good news for both Ford, and dinner with all the trimmings on offer at Ranger owners. The ute continues to be the historic Northern Wairoa Hotel, just a top seller across the nation, especially across the road. The Ranger has been top-selling ute right here in the Kaipara. Lindsay invites all those looking at a new ute to come in New Zealand for four out of the last and talk to current owners to find out five months, and since the start of its just why it’s so popular — after all, with production run (when the Ranger badge so many custom fitouts and so many replaced the outgoing Ford Courier) locals driving Rangers, it pays to have Lindsay confirms that nearly 250 have a drink or two and ask some questions hit the road from off his forecourt. If everyone who’s been invited to the big about life with a Ford in the garage. From farmers to tradespeople, bash can make it, that’s going to be families and boaties, they’ll all be quite a crowd! ¢

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With home maintenance if you plan ahead and prevent problems from arising or getting worse, you’ll save yourself plenty of money and heartache. Everything that keeps your home liveable and structurally sound needs to be maintained — from foundations to roofing and cladding to plumbing and electricity supply to interior wall linings. Maintenance is the work necessary to keep your home in a good state of repair to maximise its value and your comfort. Maintaining your home also helps increase its life, ensures it continues to perform and reduces your impact on the environment. Maintenance includes everything from regular cleaning to repairs and replacements. It can be a job as small as changing a tap washer, or as large as repainting the whole house. Maintaining your home properly will: • Save you money by allowing you to fix problems before they get bigger • Make it more comfortable to live in • Protect your home against weathertightness problems • Ensure it is safe and secure to live in

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SPRING SPRUCE UP Don’t let the grass grow under you this spring  by Andy Bryenton

Technology has come a long way since Granddad’s rotary push mower was the last word in yard care — modern mowers have eliminated most of the back-breaking, swearing, frustrating work from the manliest of outdoor chores, replacing it instead with lighter, more powerful machinery. Of course there’s a huge range of mowers out there to choose from, so the prospective buyer needs to look at not just their budget, but the size and scope of their lawn as well before making a decision. Here’s a spectrum of the models on Godfrey’s Chainsaws and Mowers’ forecourt this spring: The Yard King series are great entry level mowers, perfect for those with a regular-sized section and not too much growth to cut back. Both sport the industry benchmark Briggs and Stratton four stroke engine, though one comes with a lighter weight aluminium body and a rigid catcher. Both these mowers, being four stroke, are easier to start and easier to fuel than older two stroke models. Stepping up to the next level we find a Kiwi icon — the Masport 3000,

otherwise known as the President. This New Zealand brand have been cutting our lawns since the days of the aforementioned push-rotary, and they know their stuff — the 3000 boasts a 190cc Briggs and Stratton engine mounted on a rustproof aluminium chassis, a four blade system which can cut, mulch, catch or side discharge, and an electric starter to banish the ‘sticking’ pull-cord to the pages of history. Even more powerful (and just the ticket for bigger properties) is the Masport 850 Commercial. Finally we come to the future of lawn care — Stihl’s revolutionary new battery operated lawn mower. It’s part of a series of powerful outdoor tools such as chainsaws and brush cutters, all energised by a rechargeable ¢ battery pack.

Congratulations Home Show winners The Auckland Home Show is coming, and with spring well and truly here, there’s never been a better time to soak up some design inspiration and new ideas for your home. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the winners of our home show giveaway — those lucky readers who have been pulled from the prize

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Port future linked to local government reform The Local Government Commission has held further meetings throughout Northland to discuss the future Under new procedures anyone is able to apply for reorganisation, so long as they can demonstrate there is community support, identify the rationale for change and explain how the proposed approach promotes good local government. The commissioners must work with communities in deciding which options promote good local government in a particular area. The commission’s preferred option will then be turned into a draft proposal and issued for consultation of councils

and communities. The new Act also introduces wide-sweeping powers for mayors who will have the power to appoint deputy mayors, establish council committees and appoint chairpersons. The Local Government Commission stated last week during its meetings that it does not see the break up of Northland’s port as being in the best interests of Northland. Northlanders could be shocked if they knew that the 50/50 shareholding ownership agreement between the Northland Port Corporation and the Port

of Tauranga could be at risk. In most commercial partnership agreements any change in ownership of significance does have consequences. I believe any dissolution of the Northland Regional Council, which holds a majority shareholding in publicly listed Northland Port Corporation, who in turn owns fifty percent of Northport Limited, would need to be handled very carefully. The reason we are having this debate at all is due to successive Northland councils simply not working in the best interests of the ratepayers. If we had good leadership and governance, councils would be sharing services and achieving economies of scale without any need for expensive structural reforms. The commission has stated that it must consider an enhanced status quo of Northland local government, before travelling down the path of other major reform and could be the most cost effective solution with least risk. The Northland Port Corporation has its origins from the Whangarei Harbour Board which merged with other harbour authorities in Northland in September 1965 to form the Northland Harbour Board under the chairmanship of the late Ralph Trimmer, which commenced the establishment of port facilities that

enabled the oil refinery, a glassworks and a fertiliser works to be built and this led to the development of a large number of subsidiary industries. In 1963 Ralph Trimmer’s then Whangarei Harbour Board prepared a case study for submission to Comalco Aluminium in Sydney, Australia showing it would be a better economic and social proposition if it established its smelter at Marsden Point rather than at Bluff. The board sent its chairman and its general manager to Sydney to meet with Comalco who reported that the Whangarei board’s study appeared to be very sound. The problem was that although there had been no legal contract binding the company to where its smelter should be established, Comalco felt there was a moral obligation not to alter the arrangements that it had made with the then New Zealand government to build the smelter at Bluff. Northland must retain its ownership of its Northland port. We must demand full disclosure as to whether there are any risks and ramifications that would cause Northland to lose its share of the Northland Port through local government reform. ¢

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TANKS, 1,000L IBC tanks (used) $135 ea. Can deliver. Hose adaptors, $23 ea. Phone 09 431 6309, 021 777 792.

OLD FIREARMS, ammo and militaria. Phone evenings, Derek Kelly, 09 439 4323.

MUSCOVY DUCKS & hens, young & old, $5 each. Phone 09 439 5556. FARM MACHINERY - cows gone! Clough 3 furrow 14in plough in top order, Giltrap 2 1/2 t fert spreader - flotation tyres, Pearson silage grab, 2 x Suzuki 125 Mudbugs - 1 new 1 older, 2 x 4m Tokoroa pke mobile troughs, 2 x 4m Tokoroa bins, C-Dax 60lt saddle spray tank + 3m boom, 3m topping mower - twin rollers, Duncan 700 seedliner, cow sling, Shoof hip clamp, 10ft Reid + Gray Roller drill, Jenquip rising plate meter with software, calf meal feeders, cowshed room for kids or office - lined and wired 2.4 x 3m. A bargain is only a phone call away. Enquiries to 09 431 4877 - Mangawhai area.

Work Wanted CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY, 77 Gordon St, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4670 or 021 246 6436. Trailer & ute covers, bike seats, boat covers & upholstery, horse covers, furniture recovers, motor homes and much more. SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

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Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz

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ACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert now at the Commercial B&B, 75 River Road, Dargaville. Thursday July 4, 7.30 – 10pm (thereafter first Thursday of the month). Performers, listeners – all welcome. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee. If you are interested in being part of a Mens singing group, phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. PAINTER & wallpapering specialist. Phone John, Crawford Solutions, 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376. SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Nurseries & Plants WHOLESALE PRICES for native plants from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. We have a great range of native and coastal tolerant plants available now. Further reductions off wholesale prices for purchases of 50 or more plants, delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm or at other times by prior arrangement. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223.

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RIVERSIDE T PR E K ODUCE MAR

Thursday 2:00 – 5:30pm AD Focus Carpark, Kapia St, Dargaville

Eggs Pork Fish Herbs Bacon Fruit & Vegetables Soap Honey Cheese Kumara Crafts Plants Potatoes Preserves Onions Live Music Interested stall holders and buskers please contact: Deb 09 439 8824 or 021 549 427

BENNEYDALE — MANGAPEHI — Pureora District Reunion. January 25th / 26th 2014. Waitomo Club, Te Kuiti. Registration forms and information, Jenifer Reinhardt 07 878 4885, jenifer.graeme@slingshot. co.nz. Nancy Timmo 07 878 3303, kntimmo@xtra. co.nz. David Hunter 07 886 5337, da.@xtra.co.nz. FREE & Confidential NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

Dargaville Little Theatre presents

Dargaville Arts Association

AGM

Irving Berlin’s (1999 Revival)

2pm, Saturday 28th September Lifestyler House 107 River Road Dargaville

Annie Get Get Annie Your Gun Your Gun Irving Berlin’s (1999 Revival)

Southern Country Music Club

Sunday 15th September

$25 Adult • $10 Child (<12yrs) $15 Student (13–18yrs) SuppeR INcluded Available from Dargaville BP and Dargaville Sewing Centre

September 27 & 28 @ 7.30pm October 5 @ 1.30pm 3, 4, 10, 11 & 12 @ 7.30pm

Coronation Hall Te Kopuru All welcome 1pm – 4pm Enquiries ph Allen 09 439 5255

Annie Get Your Gun is presented through special arrangement with ORiGiN Theatrical on behalf of R&H Theatricals www.rnh.com.

PUBLIC NOTICE Kaipara District Council Extraordinary Council Meeting 1pm, 13 September 2013 Pursuant to Section 46 (3) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the following meeting has been set down for 1pm, Friday 13 September 2013 and is open to the public. The meeting has been scheduled to consider one item, being the Judicial Review Proceedings, which is likely to be considered in public-excluded session. For further information contact the Dargaville office (09 439 3123 or 0800 72 7059). Venue: Maungaturoto Centennial Hall View Street, Maungaturoto

Situations Vacant

Gumdiggers Café the

kauri museum

Looking for an enthusiastic, honest, reliable Partime Café Assistant. DARGAVILLE Must be available

to work weekends and also RIVERSIDE over the Christmas and

PRODUCE NewMARKET Year period.

Full training provided.

Contact: The Kauri Museum 5 Church Road, RD 1 MATAKOHE Phone: 09-4317417 e.admin@kaurimuseum.com

Arrive Alive Don’t Drink and Drive

September 10 - 2013 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

qualiTy service, proFessional advice

Free Pickup service available, conditions apply

Free onsiTe demos

Can-AM Outlander 650XT 4x4 3 yr warranty (pictured) �� NEW $15,043 Can-AM Maverick XRS 1000R 4x4, 1 yr warranty �� NEW $26,295 Can-AM Commander 800 DPS 4x4 , 2 yr warranty�� NEW $20,434 Can-AM Commander XT 800 CAMO 4x4, 2 yr warranty �� NEW $21,390 Can-AM Outlander 500 DPS 4x4, 3 yr warranty �� NEW $12,851 Can-AM Outlander 400 STD 4x4, 3 yr warranty�� NEW $10,912 Can-AM Outlander 500 XT 4x4 2011, �� USED $7,390

All prices exclude GST

the ride says it all Finance available — Trade ins welcome

qualiTy service, proFessional advice

Free Pickup service available, conditions apply

Free onsiTe demos

Kawasaki MULE 4010 4x4 Trans Diesel, 2 yr warranty (pictured) �� NEW $19,450 Kawasaki BruteForce KVF 650 4x4, 2 yr warranty �� NEW $12,165 Kawasaki BruteForce KVF 300 4x2, 2 yr warranty �� NEW $6,400 Kawasaki Stockman 250, 2 yr warranty�� NEW $6,600 Kawasaki KLX 140L BigWheel 2013, 1 yr warranty �� NEW $5,213 Kawasaki KX 65 2013 �� NEW $4,517 Kawasaki KLX 110L 2013, 1 yr warranty �� NEW $3,734

All prices exclude GST

Finance available — Trade ins welcome

KAIPARA Motorcycles KAIPARA Motorcycles 2 noRMAnby st, DARgAvIlle Phone 09 439 1494 • A/h 027 439 8844

@ Kaiparamc

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@ Kaiparamc

2 noRMAnby st, DARgAvIlle Phone 09 439 1494 • A/h 027 439 8844

Dargaville 39 Colville Road Dargaville’s Unique Lifestyle Paradise

$650,000

Enter through the Red Door and you will discover a beautiful 4 bedroom + study home and accommodation, so close to the town centre. Top quality chattels, open plan living with large main bedroom, ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, warm and sunny with views of the swans and ducks swimming peacefully on the large lake. Relax in the well appointed dining room with large decking coming off the lounge + dining areas that catches all day sun, great for entertainment. Large double garage + workshop with internal access. Double doors close part of the house off and you have private accommodation for the travelling clients with your own income. Room for more development if required on this 3.350 acres or 1.3560 ha section. Extra large 6x12 shed + carport. Lots of trees around the section. This property offers easy, comfortable living, inquire now.

Open Home Saturday 14th September 1.00–2.00pm

Ray White Dargaville

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 dargaville.nz@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20308 09 439 7575