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Despite a tumultuous year, the reputation of the Kaipara District Council improved in 2024, according to a recent residents’ survey.
While the results of the Key Research paper detailing the KDC’s approval rating do not take in recent weeks, which have seen vigorous debate surrounding the disestablishment of Māori wards, the verdict is in on the council’s response to cyclone recovery and a raft of problematic fiscal issues, including law changes and funding cuts from Wellington.
Of more than 700 residents surveyed up to June this year, 44% rated the council’s reputation as poor or somewhat poor, balanced against 50% who rated the KDC’s public image as good or somewhat
good. A further 6% considered the local authority’s character to be excellent. This renders a total 49% approval rating, up two points from this time last year.
Ōtamatea and East Coast residents are happier than those from West Coast Central and Dargaville with the council’s reputation. For example, Dargaville residents rated the council at least 10% higher than their Ōtamatea neighbours. Older citizens had a more favourable view of the council’s reputation, while it was working-age folk, between
the ages of 35 and 49 who rated them worst.
The KDC’s reputation with Māori residents had already hit a low of just 36% approval in June before the debate on Māori ward representation was broached. This was down from 51% in 2023. By contrast, when asked what most impacted their view of the council’s reputation, strong leadership from elected members, a measure of decisive action, was up by six per cent, with one in ten respondents calling the leadership of the Jepson administration excellent. ¢
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A new governmental fund designed to help speed up the recovery of local infrastructure following Cyclone Gabrielle, as some areas are still not back to pre-cyclone conditions, more than 18 months on.
Mark Mitchell, the coalition government’s Emergency Management and Recovery Minister, recently announced a $16.8 million funding package to help 12 civic councils across the nation still struggling with postcyclone repairs.
“The funding comes from the Cyclone Recovery Capability Fund, which was announced as part of Budget 2024. Councils have said they require additional expertise to speed up their priority recovery projects, and this funding enables exactly that,” Mr Mitchell says.
“The KDC has applied for $596,720 to support identified project delivery and has been formally notified that we have been successful in our application,” said Kaipara District Council project delivery manager Bryan Hagan.
“We are committed to supporting our councils and communities as they continue to rebuild and recover from the devastating impacts of last year’s severe weather events,” said Mr Mitchell.
“We have been clear we want the recovery projects to be completed faster, and we want communities to have certainty about their future.
“Strengthening resilience is also the focus for a number of these projects to
reduce the impact from future weather events and protect communities from future flooding.”
Flood resilience has also been a major part of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, which has been envisioned to serve as a preventative measure and eliminate the need for such multimillion-dollar funding tranches in the wake of future natural disaster events. The west Kaipara area is also a major beneficiary of the RIF, with stopbank and flood mitigation works signalled. ¢
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Principals, locally and nationally, have raised concerns about the pace and approach of the government’s proposed national curriculum changes.
Northern Wairoa Principals’ Association president Todd Warmington said the organisation is calling for a more collaborative approach that respects educators’ professional judgement and community voices.
“Our primary focus should be on providing a quality education that meets the needs of every child, not on hastily implemented changes threatening to undermine the stability of our schools,” Warmington said.
The main concerns are the pace changes are being made to structured literacy and numeracy, and the effect on Māori and Pacific students and children with learning difficulties.
“The prime minister has referred to small group interventions for literacy and numeracy, but funding to support this has been missing from the rhetoric. Our schools need more teacher aides to help address various learning and wellbeing issues arising from inequity, and support students with additional needs.
“Students cannot progress in their literacy and numeracy until their wellbeing and neurodevelopmental needs are addressed.”
The New Zealand Principals’ Federation and Tai Tokerau Principals’ Association have raised similar concerns. The NWPA also questioned the data used to justify the changes, stating it was misrepresented and an unrealistic reflection of schools. ¢
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Commencing a new relationship later in life is now a very common reality for many couples, and with that, quite often comes blended families with adult children.
Whilst having the companionship as you live out your retirement years can offer security and happiness for you and your family, there are some important legal considerations and discussions worth having with your partner.
Relationship Property
It’s more than likely that both you and your partner have accumulated your own wealth during years prior to your relationship, and you might want to keep it that way.
The Property (Relationships Act) 1976 doesn’t discriminate against age. It’s still important that if you want to preserve your wealth for you and your family in the event of separation or death, you and your partner consider entering into a Contracting Out Agreement (Pre-nuptial agreement) under the act.
It is a common scenario that as each person has come to the relationship with their own assets, you already have very strong ideas about what would happen to those assets if you separate or upon your death. These ideas may not align with the legal realities under the act. Even an initial discussion of how the act would apply to your scenario may encourage you both to
consider entering into a Contracting Out Agreement to ensure your assets end up where you intend.
Retirement Villages
An Occupation Right Agreement (ORA) is the contractual document, which gives you a right to occupy your home in a retirement village. If you and your partner are entering into an ORA together, on death, the survivor receives the benefit of the ORA, including the exit payment paid out by the village on termination. If the exit payment is intended to be split equally between you and your partner (or your respective estates), you’ll need to take steps with your lawyer to ensure this arrangement is carefully documented.
If you are in a relationship and require residential care, the Ministry of Social Development typically assesses you for eligibility for the Residential Care Subsidy based on you and your partner as a unit, regardless of whether you have a Contracting Out Agreement, which defines your assets as completely separate from one another. This means that if either of you requires residential care, the other person’s assets will be
asset tested as part of that application. It’s important to consider the possibility that you might have to help your partner cover their care costs if they don’t have the capital to do that themselves, or if their capital is tied up in the home you want to continue occupying.
Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Lastly, it’s important to ensure your estate planning affairs are up to date and reflect your current wishes. Perhaps you want to ensure your partner can continue to live in the home you may
own separately or together in the event of your death, but you want to make sure at the end of the day your children receive your wealth. You may want to consider that in the event of your death (or mental incapacity) the persons appointed in the roles as executors or attorneys have both you and your partner’s best interests at heart.
If you’d like advice about your relationship property, estate planning or elder living arrangements, it’s worth a chat with an experienced life planning lawyer. ¢
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The Northland Regional Council has revealed how a special fund for emergency services support will be divided among worthy causes.
Funding of emergency services in the Northland region was a point of contention during the lead-up to the NRC’s recent Long Term Plan, with some councillors questioning the role of local governance in the provision of rescue infrastructure.
“The decision to collect the funding for distribution to emergency service providers was a key decision in the Long Term Plan 2024–2034,” said projects specialist Chris McColl.
“As part of the Long Term Plan process, the views of the community were obtained by way of extensive consultation. This process resulted in a large amount of community feedback.“
With the majority of feedback supporting a targeted rate for emergency services support, the NRC voted on how the funds would be divided.
“Each year, the Regional Rescue Services Rate raises $967,000. Of this, $10,500 will go towards promotion and community engagement, and a further $21,500 towards rates collection costs, leaving $935,000 per year available to
allocate to emergency service providers,” says Mr McColl.
Five major beneficiaries of the fund allocation share in this sum. The first tranche of disbursements covers three financial years, until 2027. For each of those years, the Northland Emergency Services Trust is set to receive $420,000.
Surf Life Saving Northern Region will be granted $295,000, while Coastguard Northern Region gains $180,000 annually. Northland & Far North Search and Rescue will be granted $30,600 annually, and Far North Radio and Sea Rescue will be disbursed $11,000. ¢
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The Kaipara District Council’s shortened representation review has decided on a preferred scenario this week, with elected members debating the merits of a smaller council.
Two councillor-preferred options for the future shape of the council were tabled. One would see two councillors from the east coast, two from the west, and one from Ōtamatea. The other would retain the current layout, minus the Māori ward.
“I want to retain a 3-23 structure,” said mayor Jepson. “It’s simple for the ratepayers to understand and closest to what we have now. I also feel it would be vulnerable, having just one representative for all of Ōtamatea.”
“Having eight councillors and the mayor adds diversity and spreads the workload,” said councillor Larsen.
There was a strong case made for a smaller council, too.
“By moving us down to five councillors and the mayor, it will bring us close to the remuneration package of other councils,” opined councillor Lambeth, who proposed the small-council option.
“It allows for people to employ a manager in their business, and thus
bring their business and professional skills to the table here.”
Councillor Pera Paniora opted to abstain from voting on an eight-member council, calling the division “tainted by the illegal decision of this council, which will hopefully be corrected on September 11.”
That date, tomorrow, is when the High Court will decide if Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua is correct in their assertion that, due to a lack of consultation with iwi, the vote to disestablish Māori wards in Kaipara was invalid. Councillor Paniora reports that the cost of court proceedings has already surpassed $106,000 on the eve of the hearing. ¢
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The Riverview Rest Home and Village was established over twenty-five years ago by the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust (MCCT) to service the Maungaturoto District.
Originally set up as a sixteen-bed Maungaturoto Rest Home. The complex has evolved to include a newly built 14 bed Specialised Dementia Unit. A residential area adjacent to the rest home offers eleven rental units and fourteen ‘own your own’ villas. A medical Centre, operated by Coast to Coast Healthcare, provides convenient onsite care for all residents.
James Foster has been awarded a special acknowledgement from Coastguard New Zealand for his fifteen years of service to the organisation, including the post of secretary and treasurer for Kaipara’s maritime protectors.
For one and a half decades, James has been an advocate for the Coastguard, participating in their fundraising, keeping records at their meetings, organising correspondence, and preserving the history and heritage of his local unit. For seven years he also fulfilled the role of treasurer. Now, he’s stepping down to spend time with his family.
“Thank you for all that you have done for the unit and the local community. You thoroughly deserve your retirement and time for yourself and Fay,” says Coastguard spokesperson Steph Wilson, who attests that James has exceeded every standard during his tenure.
“Coastguard volunteers can’t do what they do without the support of their families,” said Ms Wilson during her speech to James, at the Coastguard’s special presentation evening last week.
“Please, take these flowers home to Fay and convey our immense gratitude for her support of you and the time you have put into the Coastguard over the years. You should both be proud of what this unit has achieved and your role in that.”
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A special presentation was made at the Coastguard’s Ruawai meeting hall last Wednesday, where James’ colleagues and friends showed their heartfelt appreciation for his involvement with this important front-line service. ¢
Founded by former caterer and long-time local Kim Duder, Dinner Sorted was created to meet the unique needs of the community by offering affordable, pre-cooked frozen meals that are as convenient as they are nutritious.
Dinner Sorted provides ready-to-eat meals that cater to those with busy schedules, physical limitations or the desire for an easier dining experience. Each meal is crafted with care, using locally sourced quality ingredients to deliver the comforting taste of home-cooked food without the time and effort. With a commitment to simplicity and authenticity, Dinner Sorted makes it easy to enjoy a wholesome, delicious meal — just heat and serve.
The menu features a range of classic favourites, including roast beef with gravy, roast lamb with mint sauce, and cottage pie with seasonal vegetables. All are individually prepared to give you a hearty option when you don’t have the time or desire to cook.
Orders can be placed online by Sunday evening, with convenient pick-up available on Tuesday mornings at The Lighthouse Church foyer in Dargaville. Dinner Sorted invites community members to share their ideas and suggestions for alternative meal options, such as dessert or vegetarian options, so we can continue to grow and meet customer wants and needs.
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Kaipara residents have spoken through the 2024 annual residents’ survey, pointing out the areas where the Kaipara District Council excels and those where it falls short.
Aside from the reputation of the council and trust in its elected members, the nuts and bolts of this survey relate to the big service items, which the council is supposed to deliver; waste management, public parks and libraries, roading and footpaths and water management.
Public facilities fared well in the survey, with 77% of people satisfied with their performance.
The district’s libraries received massive support, with more than 90% satisfaction. Sports fields, parks and public toilets are also well rated, with people wishing only for better maintenance of these facilities, and expressing a desire for better accessibility for the disabled.
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As Private Plan Changes in west Kaipara seek to overcome Dargaville’s housing shortage, two more similar changes to zoning on the east coast are also making progress.
The Kaipara District Council has been steady in its progression of Private Plan Changes during 2024, giving the green light to Moonlight Heights and the Dargaville Racecourse Development in the west, and has now issued approval for PPC84, Mangawhai Hills, in the east.
Water management was down in the ranking, with a 49% approval rating for the KDC’s water performance. More than a third of residents were very dissatisfied with water management. Big concerns included the cost of water, summertime supply worries, the potential for stormwater flooding and the efficiency of sewerage treatment.
Building consenting, in flux due to central government changes, now only
satisfies half of those who needed to use KDC consenting services. Respondents pilloried the system as a slow and costly waste of money in their comments.
Roading is, unsurprisingly, the biggest issue of contention. ‘I am paying rates, but my unsealed road is not maintained regularly, and as soon as it rains, the potholes reappear’, wrote one respondent. However, approval for roading and footpaths is up to 34%, thanks in part to better signage. The ride quality of KDC roads has plummeted, with 71% of respondents calling local unsealed roads very unsatisfactory.
Mangawhai Hills is planned to occupy a 218-hectare site bounded by Tara Road, Cove Road, Moir Road and Old Waipu Road, and stands out from more conventional housing subdivisions by incorporating a large number of ecological restoration areas.
There’s also a school site included among the 600 dwellings proposed there. A total of 74 submissions were made during deliberations on the approval of PPC84, and following last week’s vote, there will be a window of opportunity for submitters to lodge an appeal with the Environment Court.
This latter eventuality is exactly what has happened in the case of Mangawhai’s other recent Private Plan Change, PPC83.
“One appeal has been received on the council’s decision on Private Plan
Change 83 to the Kaipara District Plan, Cove Road North Precinct, by Mangawhai Matters Incorporated,” said KDC general manager Michael Day in his report to councillors.
“The Environment Court strongly encourages parties to undertake courtassisted mediation to try and settle disputes out of court, as this is the most efficient way to resolve appeals.”
To that end, a panel of elected members, made up of Gordon Lambeth, Mark Vincent and Jonathan Larsen have been delegated the responsibility to listen to the concerns of Mangawhai Matters members and reach a mutually satisfactory resolution. ¢
Haere mai – Welcome to Kaipara!
It’s Welcoming Week, an opportunity to make our communities more welcoming to all those who choose to call Aotearoa New Zealand home.
Kaipara District Council Welcoming Communities Advisor Misty Sansom encourages Kaipara residents to roll out the welcome mat to newcomers.
“Most of us know what it’s like to be new to a place, whether that’s a new workplace, school or neighbourhood. We know what it’s like to belong somewhere, because we know how it feels to not belong. As a community, we can make sure that feeling of ‘not belonging’ doesn’t last long for our newcomers by reaching out and making them feel welcome.”
Head to welcomingweek.org for ideas on how you can get involved in making Kaipara a welcoming place to be.
Stormwater improvements for Eveline Street extension Work starts this week to improve stormwater in the Eveline Street extension catchment.
Works include hydro excavation, and installation of a new stormwater pipe and catchpits. Lincoln Street Reserve will be used as a lay-down area for construction materials.
Eveline Street and Eveline Street walkway will be closed to all users except residents for approximately eight weeks. Please follow the directions of our traffic management staff onsite and use alternative routes if you can.
Hubert Linnell Reserve (Rangiora Road park/reserve area) update
If you’ve been down near Hubert Linnell Reserve (Rangiora Road park/reserve area) recently you will have seen all the work taking place. The improvements are well underway with drainage installed, trenches backfilled, and all the on-site spoil loaded out of the reserve area. Last week the team began preparations for kerb and channel work and excavation has begun for the footpath and carpark areas. Works remain on track for completion just in time for summer.
There is currently no turnaround area at the end of Rangiora Road, and the boat ramp is closed while the works are happening. We will let you know when it’s back in action.
This project is supported by central Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF).
Do you have an issue or idea that you’d like to discuss?
Make a time to meet with Mayor Craig Jepson and Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen
Bookings are required.
Email dtaylor@kaipara.govt.nz or call 027 703 4897 to book.
11 September - Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall
19 September - Ruawai War Memorial Hall
15 October - Maungaturoto Centennial Hall
22 October - Kaipara District Council office Dargaville
29 October - Kaipara District Council office Mangawhai
Rates due Friday 20 September
A friendly reminder, instalment one of rates for 2024/2025 is due on 20 September. Having trouble paying your rates? If you’re having difficulty meeting the cost of your rates, talk to our friendly revenue team about developing a payment plan. You can contact the team by phone 0800 727 059 or email revenue@kaipara.govt.nz
Find out more at kaipara.govt.nz/rates
Shortened Representation Review update
Council has adopted a proposal for future representation arrangements and wants your feedback. Any agreed changes will be put in place for at least the 2025 triennial elections.
The proposed arrangements see a mayor elected at-large, and eight councillors elected from three wards. These wards are the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai ward, with three councillors; Otamatea ward, with two councillors; and Wairoa ward, with three councillors. The proposed arrangements include minor boundary adjustments, including transferring a small area of what is currently within the Wairoa ward to the Otamatea ward. This is so that each councillor represents approximately the same number of people.
Public consultation opens 10 September through to 2 October 2024. This is your chance to look at the proposed representation arrangements and share your thoughts.
The decision to disestablish the Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori ward has already been made and can’t be part of this representation review process.
Find out more and have your say at kaipara.govt.nz/repreview
Upcoming council meetings
• Audit, Risk and Finance Committee 9.30am Thurs 12 Sept, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
• Council Briefing 9.30am Wed 18 Sept, Ruawai Tokatoka War Memorial Hall, 25 Ruawai Wharf Road, Ruawai and on YouTube
• Extraordinary Meeting Raupo Drainage Committee (public excluded), 3pm Wed 18 Sept
• Council Meeting 10am Wed 25 Sept, Tangiteroria Community Complex, 23 Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria and on YouTube
• Awards and Grants Committee 9.30am Thurs 26 Sept, Ruawai Tokatoka War Memorial Hall, 25 Ruawai Wharf Road, Ruawai
• Council Briefing 9.30am Wed 2 Oct, Mangawhai Conference Room, 1c Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai and on YouTube
Please see our website for the most up-to-date information or call 0800 727 059 and ask to speak to a Governance Advisor.
Kaipara Libraries update
Kaipara District libraries offer a range of services to help the community including photocopying and scanning IDs, support locating a Justice of the Peace in your area for document certification, assistance with immigration papers, access to computers and 24/7 Wi-Fi.
These services are provided in a welcoming space for the community to enjoy where library staff are present to offer advice and support with general queries.
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Te Hana Te Ao Marama Cultural Centre is on the lookout for stallholders for its fortnightly markets starting on Friday, October 4.
“I am looking for a mixture of food and goods stallholders for our upcoming night markets starting next month,” said organiser Jess O’Donaghue.
“We will be making chowders and hāngī on alternative weeks. It costs $10 a stall, and anyone can join. We have had the markets at the centre with Wellsford Night Markets, but they are not doing one this year.”
The markets will bring local people with different skills and flavours together for everyone to enjoy. Jess recently took on the role of a community connector, and is enjoying engaging with people.
“At Te Hana Te Ao Marama we do education programmes where international students or schools come in for a Māori experience. They come in for a pōwhiri and explore the village. It teaches them about what happens on a marae.
“We do school lunches for 240 Ōruawharo and Kaiwaka students every day, and I do night markets and various workshops, and have recently started bingo nights.
“I love helping the community. As a community coordinator, I love meeting like-minded organisations and people, and bringing people together to make friends, socialise and have a break from life.”
The markets will be every second Friday from 4pm–8pm from early October. To express your interest, contact Jess at jess. tehana@gmail.com or via the Te Hana Night Markets Facebook page. ¢
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Last week, Tanya Unkovich returned to her hometown of Dargaville to share her life stories and time as a list MP with the Dargaville Rotary Club.
Born in Dargaville, Unkovich relocated to Auckland when she was eight years old. Studying at the University of Auckland, she achieved a degree in accounting and commercial law.
“While many of my friends were overseas working for international accounting firms, I applied to be an Air New Zealand flight attendant. Asking them to pay attention for a role in the company’s commerce area, I began working in the audit department a few years later,” said Tanya.
then my husband was diagnosed. At 40 years old, I became a widow. I was determined not to have a life of suffering and make meaning of it.”
Leaving Air New Zealand, she established an accounting practice and became a MYOB consultant. Having experienced pain in her own life, Tanya then studied to become a therapist. Then, life got challenging, with many family members and friends being diagnosed with cancer.
“Phil and I became a hub to help people going through cancer, and
Tanya authored her first book Unplanned Journey, a collection of Phil’s journal entries and her experience with cancer. She later remarried and decided to pursue politics in 2021.
“I didn’t grow up wanting to be a politician, but between childhood and 2021, so much happened, and I was blessed with adversity. It gave me the strength to become a good politician.” ¢
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“I’m loving the course. I love learning and being around people who are interested in the same thing.” Barbara Goodwin is currently in her second year of study, looking to complete her final year of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) next year
“I was a police officer for the last 25 years,” explains Barbara. “I worked as a traffic cop I was on the f ront line, doing shift work, and I’m not getting any younger It was just time for a change. It was time to do something for me after years of service to the community.”
Despite her pronouncement of doing something for herself, Barbara has still found her way into an industry that not only helps the community but also helps the environment
“It all started when I saw the council doing some water testing. I realised how awesome it was to be in a job where you’re outside, in the environment, all around Northland and you’re actually doing something useful.”
“I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it yet I might study further and do my master ’s or a PhD But I think I want to work in the industry first ”
“I’m loving it so far It’s much less stressful and rigid than what I was doing before, and I feel like I’m still making a difference.”
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A major research programme
been announced to fill in the gaps in human knowledge about the rare and endangered fairy tern.
With only 35 adult tara iti remaining in the wild, efforts to instigate a captive breeding programme had been successful this year, leading to 13 chicks surviving to adolescence. However, to make this programme work to its optimal level, and perhaps save the species from extinction, more information is needed. Now, that research is set to begin.
“The research will concentrate on identifying optimal captive-rearing methods, mitigating climate change impacts, and enhancing genetic health. It is expected to provide valuable insights to improve management strategies and ultimately boost tara iti population size and resilience,” says DOC technical advisor Ilse Corkery.
p A team of researchers is set to begin learning more about the fairy tern, boosting efforts to save the species
that of wild-raised birds. By next March, another researcher will join the initiative, focussing on predator control.
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A gathering is planned this month for people caring for their relatives at home, with the aim of supporting them to provide the best care possible.
Michelle Newman, a Heartland Services coordinator at Dargaville’s Whānau Focus Centre, says that there are many people in the community looking after members of their families for a variety of reasons; age and illness are just two possible factors.
Often, people in this situation are unsure about their rights, their obligations, the other agencies who can help them, or what to do to give their loved ones the best possible quality of life. From financial issues to accessing specialist medical help, and legal issues like enduring powers of attorney, there’s a lot of valuable information to share.
Starting next month, a university-led programme will look into ways to make the captive breeding programme for the tara iti work better. At the same time, another researcher will study ways to help protect the tiny seabirds’ nests. From December, a master’s degree level student will be assigned to study how the behaviour of fairy terns reared in captivity differs from
“We are thrilled to see such a diverse range of research initiatives being launched. Each project has the potential to significantly enhance our conservation strategies for tara iti,” says Ilse.
“Our commitment to protecting tara iti is year-round, ensuring the species’ safety and growth throughout the year. Seeing such a significant increase in fledging rates is incredibly encouraging and underscores the importance of our ongoing work.” ¢
“It’s not uncommon at all for people to come and talk to us about these kinds of circumstances. We’d love to share our knowledge and help them network,” says Michelle. “This first meeting will be to meet like-minded people, and see who is interested in making this a more regular event.
“Knowing who can assist you as a carer is valuable, but knowing that you are not alone is also a powerful thing,” she says.
That’s why the Whānau Focus Centre will host an informal gathering of local
carers on Friday, September 27, from 11am. There’ll be a chance to get together and share information, with the possible result being a regular mutual support group for caregivers.
Those who wish to come along can call Michelle on 021 245 3765 or at the Whānau Focus Centre during office hours on 09 439 7009. ¢
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The month of September is one that comes with a strong message of health and
and Dargaville will host a major community event promoting better health as the month draws
performances, art, and a massive barbecue and bake sale are all included.
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The discussion around men’s health has been brought into the spotlight by this week’s Blue September campaign, which addresses one of the biggest killers of Kiwi men, prostate cancer. The people featured on these pages are all showing their support. You can too, by donating at fundraise. prostate.org.nz.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ campaign started with a tight focus on this illness, and funds raised this Blue September will go toward the fight against prostate cancer and assistance for men going through treatment. Inevitably, shining a light on one aspect of the historically fraught state of men’s health in New Zealand has led to a wider conversation, too.
The theme of 2024’s Mental Health Awareness Week, also celebrated in September, is ‘community is what you make it’, recognising the role of community connections in fostering better mental health. Mental health is not just brain chemistry, it’s a matter of connections to friends and whānau, to the place where you live, to nature, and for many people, to a sense of peace through spirituality.
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There’s a significant crossover in that regard with another September awareness campaign; that of improved mental health. Community health provider Te Hā Oranga is gathering together groups from across west Kaipara for a positive celebration on September 28.
The team at Te Hā Oranga say the purpose of their forthcoming Connecting the Community event is just that; to foster connections, and promote cooperation. Local clubs, teams, charitable groups, support services and other prosocial people will come to share their knowledge at Sportsville from 10am to 2pm. There will be a lot to see and do, but as well as the serious message, there’s lots of fun to be had, too. Music, kapa haka
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That means that it’s not just doctors, nurses and counsellors who provide support for good mental wellbeing in the community. Drawing these many different groups and individuals together for a big, springtime celebration and get-together is what Te Hā Oranga are all about with their Connecting the Community day.
In addition, all proceeds from their big bake sale and barbecue will go toward the Dargaville Food Bank to help those in need. ¢
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u by Andy Bryenton
A new study out of France has concluded that the best source of future power for vehicles might just be cow poo.
The study, commissioned by IFP Energies Nouvelles ahead of European Union rules to tighten CO² emission measurements, rates light vehicles running on biomethane as superior to diesel, petrol and electric options. Biomethane is being trialled on several farms, as far apart as Japan, Brazil and Ireland, as a source of combustive gas gleaned from dairy effluent.
The difference, and the downside to electric vehicles under the parameters of the IFPEN study, concerns their emissions measured not on the road, but from the point of manufacture onward. Batterymaking costs eat into the environmental credentials of EVs by this measure. However, France only has a certain amount of biomethane production to go around. The large nation, much bigger than New Zealand, could nevertheless only power 150,000 vehicles from its supply of dairy droppings, making it more practical to run tractors and farm machinery on compressed biomethane than the road fleet.
In Japan, Suzuki is said to be working on a concept biomethane vehicle to break
cover at the next Tokyo motor show. A version of the WagonR, the methanepowered variant might be able to share the spotlight with Toyota’s biomethane concept, announced for 2026, and a similar machine from Nissan. The reason why is clear for populous Japan with its major car culture; emissions are on average 60% to 80% less than from a conventional internal combustion engine. The technology and infrastructure are present, too. Biomethane is a compressed gas, which behaves a lot like CNG. Remember CNG-powered cars in the 1980s? Many nations, especially developing ones, never let go
of the compressed natural gas concept, and that means it could be easy to roll out biogas in these countries. It’s not just dairy and cattle effluent that can be used, either. Municipal organic waste is another source of methane, meaning that large cities may be flushing free energy down the pipes.
Biomethane is being taken very seriously as a fuel source for the future, and part of the reason for this is that it does not reinvent the wheel. CNG cars are old-tech, and converting modern autos, tractors, trucks and buses to run on biogas would not tax the abilities of engineers or automakers. There’s also the issue of ease of refilling, and the lack of a large and expensive battery pack, which may not last a decade before it needs replacement.
The best part? Despite being derived from manure, there’s no nasty smell to endure if you drive a biomethane-powered car. Despite this, self-contained on-farm systems designed to run tractors and UTVs will likely be seen here in New Zealand before attempts to upgrade the road fleet to the cowpat standard. ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
The Minister of Transport, Simeon Brown, has allocated significant funding to Northland roads in the next three years, after witnessing the economic cost of the Brynderwyn Hills landslides.
Mr Brown came to the work site during the construction of the Brynderwyn remediation works, and at the time vowed an alternative route would be prioritised. At the same time, he made the bold assertion that state highway potholes would be fixed within two days of being reported. The amount of money required to meet these targets is the biggest ever spent on Northland roads in such a short timescale; $991 million.
“With thousands of motorists and freight travelling through Northland, we’re focussed on delivering for this region to grow our economy. For too long, the lack of resilient transport connections between Northland and the rest of the country has been a handbrake on the region’s economic development,” said Mr Brown, announcing the funding package last week.
The biggest part of it was assumed to be the proposed Brynderwyn Hills bypass, along with the extension of the motorway section of State Highway One
from Warkworth to Wellsford, and a project to create a four-lane motorway from Whangārei to Marsden Point and its port facilities. This package of motorway construction was indeed announced, but with most of the work falling outside the three-year window to 2027, it was potholes, which got the biggest expenditure.
“Over $700 million will be invested in maintenance and pothole prevention to ensure the region’s state highways and
local roads return to the safe and reliable standard motorists expect. This includes resealing and rehabilitation works on 620 kilometres of state highway to prevent pesky potholes from forming in the first place,” said Simeon Brown.
This includes pothole-prone State Highways 12 and 14 through Kaipara, which have taken a beating from heavy trucks utilising the roads as a bypass during the Brynderwyn Hills closure. These will receive attention along with more than 650 kilometres of other state highways, binding together the towns of the north.
Resilience work is undertaken in Kaiwaka to improve State Highway One there, as work is also completed on the landslide-struck Mangamuka gorge.
“Northlanders want potholes fixed and their roads properly maintained, and this record investment in maintenance and pothole prevention will enable roading contractors to have a clear pipeline of work that delivers real results across the region,” says Mr Brown.
September
Heartland Services Rural Clinic – Ruawai College
Tuesday September 10th 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.
Let’s Reconnect Event — for Agencies and Community Organisations that support the members of our community. 12th September, 10am–noon at Dargaville Club, 55 Victoria St, Dargaville. Bring a small plate of morning tea to share. For more information email suec@dcdb.nz.
Heartland Services Rural Clinic – Aranga School
Tuesday September 17th 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.
Heartland Services Rural Clinic – Pouto School — Tuesday 24th September 9.30–11.30am. 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.
IRD Clinic – Heartland Services — Free help with tax, debts, family support payments, etc. 26th September, 10–2.30, by appointment only. Call for enquiries 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria St, Dargaville. Community Event — 28th September from 10am–2pm at Sportsville in Dargaville. Event is about connecting the community to support mental health. Te ha Oranga will be offering flu and childhood immunisations, bake sale and sausage sizzle for local food bank and health promotion.
Neil Diamond Tribute Concert featuring Mark Taipari — 28 September, 5pm, Dargaville Club, $20 per person. Tickets on sale at the Dargaville Club.
October
Dargaville Friendship Club Reunion — Tuesday 8th October, 10am–12pm, at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. Past members are invited to come, catch up with old friends and reminisce. To confirm your attendance, please contact Brian Battye 09 439 5959.
Paparoa and Surrounding Areas – Business Showcase 2024 — Free event, Saturday 12th October, 1pm–5pm. Paparoa Memorial Hall. Shop Local prize draw 3pm. Email paparoa.ca@gmail.com.
Dargaville Dalmatian Cultural Club Dali Afternoon 19th 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 — 26th October 10.30am–2.30pm, Lower Hokianga Road. For more information contact lorrained@dcdb.nz.
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.
Badminton — For Players 13yo+, Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm at Dargaville High School Gym. Phone 021 439 157.
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 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 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.
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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.
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 Services — 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.
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.
Pono Lodge Yoga — Tuesday 9.30am. Hatha Yoga with Anisha. Mats, bolsters and blocks available, $20. Contact Anisha 021 301 860 or see our Facebook page.
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.
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68 Bargain (6)
69 Ring (6)
71 Car lamp (9)
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29 Trailblazer (7)
30 Gambling establishment (6)
31 Broad river mouth (5)
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34 Balanced (4)
36 Waste drain (5)
38 Simple song (5)
40 Biblical garden (4)
45 Insurance (5)
46 Durable (7)
47 Decelerate (4)
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49 Month (5)
50 Introductory music (7)
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53 Hungarian dish (7)
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74 Greek sea god (6)
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19MM UT Pallet grade $79. Scooters Plywood 09 438 6565.
FREE RANGE Eggs, $15 tray, cash only. Collect from Dargaville, phone Debbie 027 525 8217.
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.
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.
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.
FIREWOOD — dry hot mix $110/m³, delivered free to Dargaville & surrounding areas. Phone or txt Henry 021 734 906.
GOT2GO PLANTS shelter and landscaping ,and hedging shrubs white bottlebrush coming out in flower ,and Eucalyptus Sphaerocarpa timber tree from $1to $8
Got2Go Plants is open Tuesday to Saturday. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS is now available. Internet transfers or cash. 09 439 5556/027 488 3400.
PET DOORS — Cat Doors, Dog Doors for Glass or Timber — supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
TREE SERVICES
Coulter
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
TREE TRIMMING Truck using Grapple/Saw – 26m reach — Pruning, Removal, Chipping, Qualified Arborists SIMPLE – FAST – SAFE – QUALIFIED – EXPERIENCED – VALUE FOR MONEY. Servicing KAIPARA CALL Team Vegetation on 09 439 0050
MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
GARDEN MAKEOVER’S, absentee owner property care, garden creation, property clean ups, rubbish & vegetation removal. Call Garden2go for a quote: 021 0218 1111.
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.
NEW TANK installations. Contact James 021 0263 9558, Plumb Hub Northland Ltd. Servicing Hikurangi to Mangawhai.
ROOFING REPAIRS. Local to Dargaville area. Phone 027 273 8935.
WINDOW & Door Repairs & Glazing, Insect Screens, Security and more — call me today. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458. Kevin Sowter or visit my website: windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
SITUATIONS VACANT
Housing Manager Position
The DCDB is looking for a new Housing Manager to join our small team.
Suitable candidates will enjoy helping people, have an outgoing personality, and the ability to self manage. Must have drivers licence and vehicle. 15 hours per week.
Send CV to info@dcdb.nz or phone Eralee 027 612 9284
Our client is a high profile business with a great reputation, that services the wider region and has done for many years.
Bring your skills and experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable and Payrole to ensure the smooth running of this office.
Why You’ll Love Working here:
• You’ll enjoy family friendly hours, 9am to 2.30pm.
• Your chance to be part of a highprofile business.
• Work in an environment where your initiative is recognised, appreciated and rewarded.
As the Accounts Administrator, you’ll play a key role in taking care of the office and supporting the team.
If you would like to join this wonderful team in this integral position, please send your CV to Linda Budd at linda@dynamicrecruitment.co.nz or call to discuss this role on 027 554 4322.
For more information on this position, you can go to www.dynamicrecruitment. co.nz/job-seekers
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Resuming after the winter - next concert is the 3rd of October 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.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook. MAYBE DARGAVILLE needs a Canal Subdivision like Pauanui or Marsden Cove. Lance Bullock
Public notice
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
New Asian Restaurant Limited of Dargaville, has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 73-75 Victoria Street Dargaville known as New Asian Restaurant
The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Friday 12.00 noon to 9.00pm. Saturday to Sunday 4.00pm to 9.00pm.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this public notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.
No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on 3rd September 2024.
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
Vanderlay Hospo Limited of Mangawhai (Licensed premise operator), has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 40 Moir Street, Mangawhai known as Pacific Coast Taproom & Eatery
The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is a tavern
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Interior & Exterior (private land): Monday to Sunday 9am to 12 midnight.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published 3rd September 2024.
No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 (1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
Closing date for classified advertising for the September 17 2024 edition is Monday, September 16 2024
Wednesday 3rd October 2024, 6.00pm
Sportsville, Robin Branch Room, Dargaville ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND!
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
I declare the results of the election held on Friday, 30 August 2024 for nine (9) Board Members of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua Trust Board to be as follows:
NORTHERN WAIROA TAKIWĀ - four (4) vacancies: BEAZLEY, Viv 94
Marama 74
Lillian 134
John 166
Kelly 92
DEVELOPMENT
Notice of Public Meeting. 18th September 2024. Ruawai Tokatoka Hall. 6pm. Purpose of meeting.
The Kaipara District Council have agreed to present updated information about our flood protection. Flood protection is important to Ruawai because it impacts building consents, insurance and investment.
Much has changed since our last meeting in 2021 which opposed the existing building requirements.
Please support us. Come along, keep up to date and have your Say.
Please note 6 pm start not 7pm as previously advertised.
Bruce Crompton. RPDG chair.
I therefore declare Rosie TE TUHI NATHAN John RAHUI Francis TOKO and Jerome TE PAA to be elected
OTAMATEA TAKIWĀ - three (3) vacancies:
Desireé 62
John Alexander 150 NATHAN Deb 210
Tyrone 204
Brenda 107 TANA Mike 179 WARRINER, V rginia Carolyn Ann 177 Invalid voting documents 19 Informal votes 1 Blank votes 0 I therefore declare Deb NATHAN, Tyrone RAUMATI and Mike TANA to be elected
SOUTH KAIPARA TAKIWĀ - two (2) vacancies:
GLAVISH Rangimarie Naida 178
MOREHU Anahera 59
NAHI, Richard 269
SHERARD Jane 144 TUKERANGI Margie 230 Invalid voting documents 29 Informal votes 0 Blank votes 2 I therefore declare Richard NAHI and Margie TUKERANGI to be elected
Dated at Whangārei 3 September 2024
Dale Ofsoske Returning Officer Independent Election Services Ltd for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua
Under sections 19H and 19J of the Local Electoral Act 2001 and section 14(2)(b) to the Schedule to the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2024 Kaipara District Council is required to carry out a shortened review of its representation arrangements for at least the 2025 triennial local authority elections On 4 September 2024, Council resolved to adopt as its initial proposal for a shortened review of representation arrangements for at least the 2025 triennial elections, the following:
(a) Kaipara District Council to comprise of the mayor elected ‘at large’ and eight councillors elected from three wards these being:
(i) Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward (represented by three councillors), comprising the southeast section of Kaipara including Kaiwaka, Mangawhai township and Mangawhai Heads and surrounding area, Oruawharo, Oneriri Peninsula and Hakaru (being the current Kaiwaka-Mangawhai General Ward area);
(ii) Otamatea Ward (represented by two councillors), State Highway 12 townships from Tokatoka to Maungatūroto, including Ruawai, Matakohe, Paparoa, Taipuha, Ararua, Pahi Whakapirau and Tinopai (being the current Otamatea General Ward area with the inclusion of meshblocks 0122400, 0122800, 0122300 and 0122700 from the current Wairoa General Ward);
(iii) Wairoa Ward (represented by three councillors), comprising the Dargaville township plus the area surrounding Dargaville, through to Waipoua Forest including Kaihu Aranga, Donnellys Crossing Mamaranui, Omamari, Baylys Beach, Hoanga, Tangowahine, Tangiteroria, Te Kōpuru, Pouto Turiwiri and Arapohue (being the current Wairoa General Ward area, with the exclusion of meshblocks 0122400, 0122800, 0122300 and 0122700.
(b) No community boards be established;
(d) The reason the total number of councillors is reduced from nine to eight to better align the population-tocouncillor ratio more closely with that of the other northern territorial authorities;
(e) The reason for the minor boundary change to the Otamatea and Wairoa Wards is to ensure fair representation of communities of interest
The three wards, the number of councillors per ward, the ward populations (estimated as at 30 June 2023) and the population ratio per councillor are as follows:
In accordance with section 19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the population that each ward councillor represents must be within the population range of 3,404 plus or minus 10% (3 064 - 3,744).
SUBMISSIONS
The initial proposal has been submitted for formal consultation, including inviting written submissions from any interested person or organisation in the period from 10 September 2024 to 2 October 2024.
Submissions can be provided through the website kaipara.govt nz/repreview or by email to haveyoursay@kaipara.govt.nz or in hardcopy Submission forms and more information can be accessed from the website and available from the Dargaville office at 32 Hokianga Road or the Mangawhai office at Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, from 10 September 2024. Submissions should state your name, address, telephone number and email address (if you have one) and should reach the Council no later than 5.00pm on Wednesday 2 October 2024.
Council will read and consider all submissions. Please clearly state if you wish to speak in support of your submission and note that any submission made will be available to the public. Hearings and meetings on the review will be open to the public.
For more information, see the consultation pages on our website: kaipara.govt
