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A feast for the senses u by Andy Bryenton
It was billed as an extravaganza, but some of the other words used by patrons of the inaugural Dargaville Arts Association’s Wearable Arts Extravaganza summed up the scope and vision of what proved to be a very memorable two-night event.
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‘Stunning’, ‘a tour de force’, ‘amazingly creative’ — the crowd was full of praise for not just the amazing creations on display, but for the entire two-day cultural event which lit up central Dargaville last Friday and Saturday nights. A parade of whimsical, finely crafted costumes spanning categories as varied as our natural environment and creative recycling, this latest addition to Dargaville’s cultural calendar drew sellout crowds for both evenings. Patrons were entertained not just by the artistic talents of our local designers, but also by a full programme combining the Te Kopuru school’s kapa haka group, the skills of Circus Kumarani, the melodies of the Rivertown Singers and Take Six, Dargaville Intermediate’s Urban Haka dance crew, a very convincing Michael Jackson, and a collection of vintage fashions from down the ages. In a contest of visual beauty and creative design which must have been hard to judge, the Kaipara Lifestyler Supreme Award was won by Megan Pitchforth and Margaret Rasmussen’s recycled masterpiece, ‘Queen of Rolls’, an intricate high-medieval dress fashioned from reclaimed cardboard and adorned with lights and colour. Model Enya Hill looked every bit royal in this imaginative work of wearable art. The People’s Choice Award — decided by a combined audience vote from both nights, went to Jackie Butterworth’s baroque-inspired ‘Life’s A Picnic’ —
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p The Toki greenstone award was recently presented to the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Surf Life Saving Club from Mangawhai Boating and Fishing Club president Darryl Reardon. The greenstone was given as a token of appreciation of the ‘highly valued’ service provided to the community. Toki is the Maori symbol of courage and strength in adversity.
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Work starting on Matakohe bridges u by Paul Campbell
Work is getting underway on the long-awaited replacement of Matakohe’s single-lane Hardies and Anderson bridges on October 5, following an official blessing and cultural induction ceremony for the construction crew. The project, which realigns State Highway 12 and its vital transport link into Kaipara, was more fully outlined at Arapaoa’s Waiaua Marae last Saturday at a function attended by contractors Fulton Hogan, engineers Aurecon, New Zealand Transport Agency, and Te Uri O Hau representatives. Fulton Hogan and Aurecon won the $26.1 million contract work to replace the two bridges at Matakohe. “It’s exciting news,” says Kaipara Mayor Greg Gent. “The bridges have long been a problem in our roading network and with the start date we can look forward to the road realigned and the bridges gone.” The event also ends a long campaign by local people led by Matakohe’s Sue Reyland, who is ‘delighted’ after Saturday’s gathering where some of the construction details were released. “The Kaipara District Council’s signoff of the required resource consents was confirmed, and some amazing construction details. For instance, seven trucks will be bringing up a crane which in turn will build another crane capable of lifting a 33 metre, 50 tonne beam into place.” There will be extensive landscaping of the surrounding area and lookout
points. An an iwi consultant will be on site to look after heritage and ecological matters, Matakohe Creek, Te Mateetetau, is located within the project area and is also a Department of Conservation Reserve. NZTA has enlisted representatives of Te Uri o Hau to monitor all geotechnical investigations and provide cultural input. A shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists through the area will still be open for public input and there will be a special display to outline the latest project details at the Matakohe War Memorial Hall on October 7, as part of The Matakohe Museum’s Settlers Day activities. The Matakohe bridges carry an average of 1,850 vehicles per day, including approximately 200 heavy vehicles. Economic development unit, Northland Inc, has welcomed the realignment saying the region’s GDP is increasing, new residential building consents are rising, and spending in the region by domestic and international visitors is higher than it’s ever been. Initial works at the realignment location have included geotechnical testing and earthworks will support a short diversion of the state
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TV show features Kaipara Kai Iwi bylaw submission hearing u by Joanna Manson
A new television series called Slice of Paradise will feature the Kaipara district during its first episode which airs on TV3 on Wednesday, September 20.
p Peter Wolfkamp and Shelley Ferguson host Slice of Paradise
The show is hosted by Peter Wolfkamp and Shelley Ferguson both from The Block NZ television series. The first episode of the new programme sees young schoolteacher Kevin from North Auckland looking for property around the Kaipara Harbour. He is after a piece of land somewhere north of the city but close enough for
him to commute to his teaching job on the North Shore. In the episode Peter shows Kevin two pieces of land at Tinopai and half an island in the Kaipara. Shelley shows him a section at Kaiwaka, an old house at Tinopai and a piece of land at Paparoa. Slice of Paradise premieres on September 20, 7.30pm.
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The Kai Iwi lakes Navigation Safety Bylaw is now closer to being complete after Northland Regional Councillors Penny Smart, Rick Stolwerk and Paul Dimery heard submissions from the public in Dargaville. Approximately 90 submissions were received. Of the 11 people who spoke to their submissions, all opposed the idea of a swimming only section at Nobbs point, as it has no vehicle access or toilet facilities. Most agreed on Pine beach and Promenade Point being designated swimming areas. Boats only being allowed to go over five knots 200 metres from the shore of Lake Taharoa, which is maritime law, was opposed. Submitters were in favour of a 100 metre restriction, which has been the rule previously. Because of the lake’s size and therefore potential for unsafe congestion, they called on council to ask the director of Maritime New Zealand to make an exception. Boats needing to pay for lake permits was opposed by most, as no other place in Northland requires them and it would be ‘unnecessary bureaucracy’. Trout fishers, including Fish and Game New Zealand, said that the use of powered boats on Lake Waikare should be allowed, at least during winter as fishermen tend to use small, slow boats. Powered boats are currently banned.
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The Kauri Coast Recreational Society have announced that the Dargaville Sportsville facility at Memorial Park will soon be underway, with the building contract signed with the Arco Group, a Whangarei-based construction company.
The Kaipara District Council will be hosting two public open days at Mangawhai on Saturday September 30 and Saturday October 7 to encourage locals to have their say on the proposed recommendations within the Draft Community Plan.
p Kauri Coast Recreational Society chair, Chris Biddles, confirms that the Dargaville Sportsville facility will soon be underway
“We are very happy to have finally got to the point of being able to sign-up Arco, after literally months of hard work in redesigning the building to fit with the funding that we have confirmed,” said society chairman Chris Biddles. “It has certainly been a frustrating time while we have tried to fit the design into the available funding, but we are very happy to now be in a position to start the construction of the facility in the coming months.” Work is still being undertaken by project managers Griffiths and Associates to sign up a contractor to
build the netball and tennis courts. This is expected to occur in the coming weeks. The project has been made possible through grants from Foundation North, $1.033m, New Zealand Lotteries, $650,000, and Pub Charity $178,000. These grants followed initial seed funding from Kaipara District Council $100,000, and local stakeholders $220,000. Mr Biddles stressed there is still a need to continue with local fundraising as there are still smaller aspects of the project that need financing.
p Greg Gent — Kaipara District Council mayor
For those that can’t attend the Mangawhai Club at 2pm on those days an online portal will be created to ensure feedback is widely received. “The Draft Mangawhai Community Plan offers a potential map for the future of Mangawhai, and we would appreciate feedback from the public to ensure we’re getting priorities right,” said Mayor Greg Gent.
“While the planning group sought feedback for their plan development, council has to go through its own process as well, and will welcome any further community input.” The KDC plan includes proposed dates, budgets and development ideas before a decision on how it can be incorporated into the long term plan 2018/2028 budget process.
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Milestone for local nurse u by Anna Harding
Rosemary Child has worked at the Dargaville Medical Centre as a nurse for 35 years. The centre recently celebrated this milestone with her.
p From the left: nurse Laura Thomson, Doctor Lawrie Herd, nurse Rosemary Child and nurse Hayley Hutton, who along with the rest of the Dargaville Medical Centre, have celebrated Rosemary’s 35th anniversary of working there
“After leaving school I was encouraged to get into nursing by my family. I wanted to be close to my home town, Maungaturoto. I applied in 1969 and I got in, training in Whangarei,” said Rosemary. After training, she worked in Whangarei for a few years, then took time off to have children. “In May 1982 I started at the Dargaville Medical Centre and I’ve been there ever since. What’s kept me here is the people, the work and how it fitted in with my lifestyle as my husband and I had a farm at Pukehuia. “I had a really good beginning here. Hannah Yakas was one of my mentors
and she was a wonderful lady. My main mentor was Doctor Maurice Matich and we worked together for years. He was wonderful to work with and I learned a lot. “When I first started we hand wrote everything and now its total computerisation. That was a major change. Also back then we were cooking equipment in the oven to sterilize and now we’ve got a state of the art autoclave. “It’s a great community and it’s nice to see the generations of people coming through. Over the years I’ve met a lot of wonderful people. The staff here have kept me on.”
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A feast for the senses Equally important were the efforts of the production crew who organised and ran all aspects of the show while transforming Dargaville’s town hall into a glamorous showpiece in its own right, with light, decoration and sound. Patrons enjoyed a fully catered supper during the halftime break thanks to Dargaville High School’s Food Technology department. Planning is already well underway for next year’s event which will be held on September 14 and 15, 2018, and no doubt designers are already planning their masterpieces, inspired by what has been a weekend of artistic magic.
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Dargaville Arts Association Chairman Allan Mortensen sums up the mood after two very successful nights: “It was an absolutely amazing show that could hold its head high in any company. The voluntary efforts of the production team — the performers — all certainly give one a great sense of pride, and in fact, with the business sector in town coming up with in excess of 80 sponsors, and having two sellout shows, the entire town of Dargaville should be feeling very proud of themselves. Thank you all, and we look forward to next year with great anticipation.”
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Well known Dargaville identity, John (Jack) Matthews, was initiated into Masonic Lodge Arapohue No 248 on the 8th September 1947, and after 70 years of ‘active service’ he has been honoured by his peers at a badge ceremony at Okara in Whangarei.
u by Joanna Manson
A play performed by Mangawhai Beach School that incorporates anti-bullying messaging while taking a walk through rock n’ roll history will be on show from September 25.
p The main cast plus understudies of History Rocks
p Grand Master Mark Winger with Jack Matthews after the presentation of a second 10-year bar to his 50-year service badge
With the closure of Dargaville’s Pono Lodge in 2015 Jack joined Okara Daylight Lodge and at 91 he still drives himself from Dargaville to Whangarei and back to attend regular meetings. It was a different scenario in his youth. He told the award ceremony gathering of his early days living at Tangowahine, which was then a major railway workshop. “We would ‘borrow’ a jigger, and putter the 12kms to the Commercial Hotel in Mangawhare as there was no
public transport into town.” There they would all pile into the landlord’s car and head off to Arapohue along some 12kms of unsealed road and over the old wooden bridge across the Northern Wairoa river. On their return they would of course have to ”warm up at the bar of the Commercial in preparation for the return trip on the jigger back to Tangowahine — a mission that could take some time to complete on a cold winter’s night.”
The play which is titled History Rocks by Rachel Sutherland involves each of the 460 students who attend the school and will be staged over four performances. Producer and director Cherylene Neels alongside Tanya Hampton and Cate Campbell have been hard at work with rehearsals since the first week of term three. “There is two sides to the show. There is an anti-bullying theme about a boy who is bullied at school and we’re talking about how he overcomes it. We’re also talking about the development of music, and reflect on history during the time it came out,” said Cherylene. Songs such as ‘Rock around the Clock’ and Bob Dylan’s ‘Blowing in the
Wind’ are some of the iconic songs that will feature. The performance also involves the school choir, band, and senior students working on lighting and sound behind the scenes. “It’s been a big collaboration. The biggest thing about it is that is gives children who don’t necessarily shine academically a chance to shine on the stage. It’s built up their self-confidence, self-esteem and realisation that they can do this.” Tickets are $5 each from the school office. A matinee performance will take place on September 25 at 11am with September 26, 27 and 28 shows starting at 7pm.
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Creativity coming our way u by Anna Harding
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Sixty young people gathered in Dargaville recently to take part in the annual Youth Summit organised by Creative Northland.
The Green party’s Peter Hughes, Labour’s Willow-Jean Prime, National’s Matt King and New Zealand First’s Winston Peters made their election pitches to a Kaipara Grey Power meeting last week.
p From the left, New Zealand First’s Winston Peters speaking to Kaipara Grey Power, with The Green party’s Peter Hughes, Labour’s Willow-Jean Prime and National’s Matt King taking a seat
p This years Northland Youth Summit participants, from all over the region, in the Dargaville town hall
For the two-day event they were divided into workshops covering digital film/video, music, paint and mural, performance and theatre, and 3D projection mapping, with each discipline creating a final piece for a showcase. “It was awesome watching youth who were sceptical at first, come together to co-create. Their smiles at the end — that’s worth a million dollars. They wanted to stay an extra day as ‘this is the best thing we’ve ever done’,” said Creative Northland general manager, Hinurewa te Hau. In the paint and mural workshop, 11 panels were painted and Creative
Northland are looking into having them installed in the Kaipara Community Centre on Hokianga street. The digital film/video participants made a documentary which will be part of a Northland 3D travelling exhibition this summer, visiting around 19 communities. “The fact that we’ve been able to host it in the Kaipara area is pretty cool,” said Hinurewa. “The venues were fantastic, especially having them in a concentrated area. My team were just blown away by the support that was given by the community in general.”
Candidates were given ten minutes to speak and five minutes of question time, before 45 minutes of general questions. They were asked to address five issues — rural doctors, superannuation from 65-67, affordable housing, inflation and elective surgeries. Matt King said National has got to do better for the North and that he will “do his utmost to keep us on the radar.” Willow-Jean Prime said that “the number one issue people are raising with me is homelessness,” and Labour pledges to build new homes, stop foreign speculators buying, and to stop selling state homes. With water tax, she said that they will come up with something fair — it only concerns intense dairy farming, not
smaller farms and that they recognise how urban pollution contributes. Winston Peters compared most of the five issues to how they were in the ‘old days’, saying that what’s going on today is “balderdash — a catastrophe.” He also said that “mass immigration driving down wages is the guideline for what you get on super,” and “we’re going to bring in the new generation gold card the first chance we get after this election.” Peter Hughes spoke last. “Since when has education, housing and health been a market — a market that we just sell to the highest bidder? “We have to change this and get back some real values, like putting people first.” He also spoke on the importance of dealing with climate change.
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KAIPARA SPOTLIGHT
MEETING NOTICE Pou Tu Te Rangi/Harding Park workshop will be held SEPTEMBER 20 at 10.00am at Museum to decide on the works programme for the year. This workshop will be followed by the Governance meeting.
Community Funding Applications for Community Grants are now open. The Grant is: • Intended to make a contribution to an organisation to support Council’s Community Outcomes. • Intended to support events, services or activities that are of benefit to the community, and can demonstrate those benefits • For operational costs or capital projects. Application forms are on the Council website. Applications close on the 30th September.
Please note locations and times are subject to change, check website for most up-to-date information.
2017 Council Meetings:
Long Term Planning Council is engaging in early community consultation to get a better picture of what the community wants before we develop the Long Term Plan. Earlier engagement will give us time to consider projects, costs and options and review existing asset management plans and work programmes to better inform the LTP process. We will be starting some surveys soon to capture your thoughts on some of the Public Briefings. To see what’s already been discussed, and to stay up to date check the Long Term Plan 2018/2028 page on the Council Website.
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Harding Park & Pou Tu Te Rangi Wednesday 20 September @ 10:00am Lighthouse Function Centre, Dargaville
Council Meeting
100 Years ago Dargaville Borough: Council Minutes That the official opening of the Fire Brigade Station be fixed for Wednesday September 19th 1917 and afternoon tea is to be provided. The Hon Secretary of the Fire Brigade invites the Council to inspect the furnishings on Wednesday 12th September. That the invitation be accepted. Carried Notice of Motion by Cr Allen that an application be made to the Carnegie Trustees for a grant in aid of a public Library for Dargaville. Motion Lost Council received an application form Mr D Hogg for permission to use a portion of the Mangawhare Foreshore adjacent to the Kaihu Bridge for storing firewood. We consider it advisable to lease any portion of the Foreshore and have informed Mr Hogg accordingly.
Road Works for the District – September 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE Area specific works planned during September • Minor bridge repairs throughout the District
Tuesday 26 September @ 9:00 am Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Dargaville
Long Term Plan Public Briefing Tuesday 26 September @ 12:30 pm Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall Dargaville
Road Spraying Broadspectrum NZ Ltd, Kaipara Branch is due to commence their full network round of glyphosate roadside vegetation spraying.
• Maintenance grading throughout the District when conditions are suitable
Notes for Drivers on Unsealed Roads
Unsealed roads require regular laying of maintenance aggregate. If tyres are low, road users can run the risk of punctures on freshly laid metal. This larger material is particularly prone to puncturing worn tyres, but is a necessary requirement during the winter months to ensure the roads are still safely traversable. Please take caution when travelling on freshly laid aggregate, and check the condition of your tyres — especially if you live on the unsealed network.
• Water table restoration – Neck, Redhill, Keer, Gallie, Gallie Branch, Oparakau and Tana Roads • Heavy Metal Strengthening – Pouto RoadMechanised • Tree Pruning – Throughout the Pouto Peninsula • Culverts – Pukehuia, Curnow, Sandy Beach, Heatley and Te Kowhai
Roads Area specific works completed during August • Water table restoration – Hoanga and Te Kowhai Roads • Culvert Renewals – Omana, Pukehuia and Te Kowhai Roads • Culvert Clearing – Pouto Road • Heavy Metal Strengthening – Avoca and Pouto Roads; ongoing Routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole District during September include pothole repairs both on unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified and grading of select roads pending sufficient rainfall.
Council would like to thank you for your co-operation as work is undertaken across the district to improve our communities and infrastructure. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information
Dumping Please ensure you are using the correct area for rubbish bag collections. Do not dump rubbish where it will not be collected.
Livestock A reminder to check all rural boundary fences to ensure stock can’t get to the road. Report wandering stock on 0800 105 890.
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Loving local life u by Anna Harding
New residents Donna and Craig Morison have been in the Kaipara for almost two years now and they are loving the relaxed pace of local life.
p Donna and Craig Morison have been in the Kaipara for almost two years
Donna grew up in Lower Hutt and has spent the last 12 years working as a probation officer. Craig has had a varied career spanning being a hospital orderly to furniture assembling and manufacturing. The couple married in 2011 and after living in the Wairarapa and a short stint in Rotorua, they moved to Dargaville in December 2015. “We were looking for an area similar to the Wairarapa -- smaller towns where people care about each other. I got offered a job in Dargaville and the first time we both visited Northland was the
day we drove up from Rotorua for my job interview in Whangarei. We drove back through Dargaville and loved the old villas and the feel of the place,” said Donna. Donna is a work broker for Work and Income, and Craig commutes to Maungaturoto and works as a furniture polisher for Lonsdale New Zealand. “We are loving Dargaville, it really has everything we need. “There’s heaps to do, we love the beach, people are friendly, and it’s dog friendly as we have five cats and six dogs.” said Donna.
Regional council files for appeal u by Anna Harding
The Northland Regional Council is seeking an urgent hearing to appeal against the High Court decision that it collected invalid rates and penalties from Kaipara ratepayers between the years 2011/12 to 2015/16. The appeal also questions the court’s earlier related decision around how NRC set it’s due dates and collection arrangements for rate payments within the Kaipara district. Council chairman Bill Shepherd said the High Court noted that NRC acted in good faith, with the judge saying that they “may have fallen victim to legislation that was less precise than it needed to be.” Referring to the years at the centre of the case, Mr Shepherd said that ratepayers can be assured “our council has not acted irresponsibly or blatantly flouted the law. “We have arranged the collection of our rates by the Kaipara, Whangarei and Far North District Councils using standard sector practice in the interests of saving our ratepayers the additional cost of maintaining a separate rates collection department within our council.” The council will also approach the Depar tment of Internal Affairs asking it to clarify the section in the Rating Act, covering rates collection arrangements.
p Northland Regional Council chairman Bill Shepherd
Initial estimates of the appeal cost to NRC are $170,000–190,000, but the council feels the issues and precedent at stake are too important not to appeal. The council’s appeals could potentially be heard before a three-member bench of the Court of Appeal within three to five months; much less than the nine to 12 months likely under a standard appeal.
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The Dargaville Artists Association wishes to take this opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful achievement brought to life through the Dargaville Wearable Arts Extravaganza. This event has firmly placed Dargaville on the entertainment calendar. We specifically acknowledge the volunteers, who with commitments small and large made possible the event which wowed audiences. The support from financial and gift sponsors enabled the staging of an extravaganza that any major city would be proud to host. We applaud the creative genius of each and every entrant realised in their costumes. To the residents of Dargaville who have embraced this event and bought your tickets, thank you. The vision of a wearable arts show for Dargaville came from your Dargaville Artists Association.
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Fitness classes under the banner ‘Healthier Fitter Stronger Northern Wairoa’, have begun in Dargaville, hosted by Marion Te Whiu and Regan Walters.
p People at the ‘Healthier Fitter Stronger Northern Wairoa’ open day, trying out the facilities and short classes
p Fiona Melville with daughters Chloe on the left and Amy right was the winner of the Te Roroa grocery trolley which was promoted during Adult Learners Week and Whanau Day. Fiona guessed the price of the groceries in the trolley at $144.00 and the total was $144.23. Tutor and promotions and social media coordinator Ashlee Wati said the day was made possible thanks to their sponsors.
“A cousin of mine had the idea first, Ebony McKendry, she’s one of our coaches. We just wanted a place to work out ourselves and I feel there’s a calling for it after talking to people,” said Regan. “We have a small time-table for now, but if there’s a demand for extra time slots we’ll look into it. We want to get established first and move with the community,” said Marion. So far they have six classes a day, week days. Each class is an hour long and the morning ones start at 5.30am, 6.30am and 9am. Evening classes start at 3.40pm, 5.30pm and 6.30pm. These include special classes
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Ready to meet the market u by Andy Bryenton
Spring is here and summer is hot on its heels, heralding what all signs indicate will be a big season for property in the Kaipara. That means there are many people looking to buy here, and many locals will be weighing up their options to sell. We asked Jean Johnson of Dargaville’s Ray White Jean Johnson Realty, for some tips to help prospective sellers present an attractive ‘must buy’ home. Many people spend large sums on renovations in the lead-up to selling their home, and sometimes this is necessary — worn and faded carpets, dated bathrooms and kitchens and critical flaws like leaks and draughts can be real turn-offs. But the important thing to keep in mind is that there’s such a thing as too much — will you recoup your expenses at sale time? Sometimes, once your homes is weathertight and healthy, aesthetic concerns are best left to the buyer. Their tastes may vary from yours, after all. Simple things can make all the difference, on the other hand, and are sometimes forgotten. Buyers all have different needs — they may want to be close to schools or to their new job. They may want sea views or a little lifestyle block of land. But beyond this, they want a house that they feel could become their home. This doesn’t necessarily mean a top-flight new kitchen or a designer bathroom — but it does mean tidy presentation. A
spring clean can make all the difference — removing cobwebs, water blasting steps and paths, cleaning out the gutters and mowing the lawns presents a picture of a well-loved home. That’s why real estate professionals often ‘stage’ a home for photographs and open home viewings, presenting the space in its best possible light. To this end, clean and tidy means much more than ultra-modern. A lot of recent buyers in the region are coming to the market having sold their homes in the big city, and will have definite ideas about the right kitchen design, the perfect living area or bathroom. Buzzwords in the market today include those which have become election issues — good insulation, good ventilation, lack of condensation and mould in wet areas, and a good source of heat like a modern fireplace or heat pump. Beyond these, it’s all about what the buyer wants. Are they first home buyers, retirees, investors? Do they have pets, children,
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Three decades of mowing precision u by Andy Bryenton
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device designed to clear away unwanted overgrowth for a neat, clean finish. Another inspiration was surely the construction industry. Placing the engine in its own pod to the rear, then articulating the centre or ‘waist’ of the machine has long been a trick for big earthmovers to enable even multi-ton machines to turn in a small radius. The
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Go large for outdoor adventures u by Andy Bryenton
There’s a lot to pack into a Kiwi summer — and despite the currently inclement weather, there’s a long, hot one on the way. That means DIY projects and camping trips, towing the boat or the caravan for weekends away, hitting the beach for some angling action or possibly even taking the quad or dirt bike out for a blast. That sounds like the perfect job for a powerful ute — one which ticks all the boxes of power and performance. But is it possible to balance the grunt needed to really get out into nature with an emissions standard that will keep our wild spaces clean and green? The answer is a definitive ‘yes’ from Isuzu, who have enjoyed a successful year in 2017 with the introduction of the nextgeneration DMax. Now meeting strict Euro 5 emissions standards, a clever feat of engineering means that this powerful light commercial keeps it’s potent 3 litre turbo diesel under the hood, while allover revamps to fine details such as instruments and exterior styling give the DMax a refined new look. We’ve said it before — take a closer look at the DMax’s power plant and you’ll realise that you’re dealing with a proper truck motor, not a unit lifted from a standard sedan or wagon. To meet those cleaner emissions, Isuzu integrated a new diesel particulate diffuser system and exhaust recirculation technology
into their 3.0 litre engine design, while also improving the turbocharger, pistons and fuel injection systems. This adds up to not just a cleaner ride, but also a handy 50 newton-metres of extra torque. That, in turn, gives the DMax serious pulling power whether for work or play. Going from the construction site to the farm and then on to tow all those summer toys will be no problem for a machine which produces 420Nm at just 2200 rpm. Both manual and auto gearboxes have been upgraded to six speed, helping deliver that power smoothly and with focus. As the beach and the open highway call, it’s a good time to take a look at a ute that has never been afraid of hard work, but which is also the perfect companion for recreation. Isuzu’s reputation for building them tough and reliable stretches beyond the traditional image of the utility truck as the primary tool and mobile office of the hard-working tradesman and farmer. It’s also a guarantee of safer, more actionpacked holidays for the family.
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Wen footy becomes a wurry “Well Dog, ya gotta admit that the Orl Blacks put on a reel good performince against them Springbox, but I dunno if its reely a good thing or a bad thing.” Gidday readas. An’ as usual over smoko ona woolshed steps, Boss was havin’ his say about stuff. We wotched tha rugby ona widescreen TV and Boss an’ his gerlfrend Sharlene were screemin’ an’ yellin cos the Box were getting hammered. But afta the game Boss was a bit quiet, and now at smoko, he’s bin thinking about footy. “Ya see Dog,” he said.”I ‘member wen we used ta go to Eden Park in Orklind wen the Box were hear, an’ we saw some bluddy good footy, an’ we was sometimes on tender hooks until tha last minnits of the game about who was gonna win. It was reely exitin’ an’ wen we hadda pie at half time we had no idea wot was gonna be the result. “Then Springbox would give our teams a reel runaround, an’ even they won the game sumtimes. But now, I dunno.”
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Sharlene come over then with sum extra sammis she made Her mate Lorain had cooked a pork roast an’ yum, pork cracklin for me. “I here ya deah,” she tole Boss. “An I rekin yer rite. We the blimmin werld champions at rugby, an’ we used to have grate games with the Box. Now though, there duzzint seem to be much oppisition. No test rugby, just wot the papers say is ‘sintilatin displays’ an’ Orl Black Magik.’ I wood rather see a good ole fashind test, wear the players on each side have good abilitys. Thats wot test rugby shood be.” Sharlene ana Boss kept talkin’ about footy wile I lookt hopefully with pork cracklin’ signs in me eye. But then they startid talkin ‘bout the weather. “Bluddy rain,” seda Boss. “We already hada yeers worth an’ its still comin.” “Yep,” sed Sharlene. “I bin wantin ta get the garden goin’ fer Chrissmiss beens, an’ peas an’ new spuds, but it’s too darn wet ter think about it. Look’s like it frozin veges fer tha hollydays. An vege prices are threw the roof.” Boss pickt up the mornin’ paper then. “Well,
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Dargaville Christmas Parade is on Saturday, December 9. This years theme is ‘Christmas around the world’. Contact Noel at Moran’s Bookshop for more information. September is National Alzheimer’s awareness month. We have some amazing events happening, including a memory walk on Saturday, September 23. www.alzheimers.org.nz/memorywalk, 0800 004 001. Art classes 7-9pm Tuesdays. Private tuition, cleaning and restoring painting and commissions also available, phone 09 439 0255 Dargaville Floral Art Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the Greenways Community Centre, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413 The Dargaville Menz Shed is now open Tuesday & Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm. New members welcome. For more info phone Brian 439 6175 or Paul 974 7685. Dargaville Cancer Support Group meet on the second Thursday of each month at 9.30 am at the Kaipara Community Centre. All welcome. Contact Ken 09 439 4452. Dargaville Bridge Club Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm. Playing Bridge at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Janice 09 439 1400. Dargaville Girls Brigade For girls aged 5–15 years old. Build great friendships. Thursdays after school 3–5pm at the Baptist Church, 187 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Contact Pauline Taylor on 021 263 7556 or 09 439 7507. Dargaville Scout Group For Boys and Girls aged 6–99 years at 23 Onslow Street. All info on door or phone Dianne on 09 283 2006. Dargaville Squash Club Every Wednesday 6.30pm, new, old and current members welcome. Contact Karen Morgan 021 190 5639 for more. Kumarani Productions, Circus Jam Every Thursday 7–9pm at the Town Hall through school terms only. Gold coin donation. Mainly Music. Every Wednesday 10–11am at the
Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria Street. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Make a Friend Playgroup 0–5 years, Thursdays 9.30am–noon. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Danae 09 439 4833. Mental Health & Addiction Consumer Network Mondays 10am–4pm in old CMA rooms, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville. Contact Graham Johnson Arataki Ministries. Phone or text 021 717 181 or 09 439 1685. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club Nights Start at 7.30pm. Monday Parish, Tuesday Ruawai, Wednesday Dalmation Hall. For more info contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or 09 439 6155 evenings. Stitches and Craft 5 Cranley Street, Dargaville. 10am–4pm Tuesday and Friday. Contact Lois 027 473 0598 for further details. Wednesday Crafts 10am–12.30pm in old CMA building, 43 Tirarau Street, All welcome. Varied crafts and warm friendship. Lunch, morning tea and transport provided if necessary. $5 entry fee. Phone Lilian 09 439 7799 or Cynthia 09 439 5895 for more details. Drop-in Centre Tuesday’s 10am–1pm at the Town Hall — foyer beside Anzac Theatre. All welcome. $1 cuppa. Contact Bev on 021 250 6776 or Viv on 021 439 686. Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. Dargaville Embroidery Group 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am–2pm, Contact Rosemary 09 439 0656 for more information. Dargaville Senior Net open day on the third Monday of the month. All welcome, phone Dot 09 439 1711 or Heather 09 439 4452. Dargaville Quilters Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am–2pm, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville (old CMA building). New members welcome. Phone 09 439 1598. Justices of the Peace Signing Desk Justices of the Peace will be available on the first and third
Thursday of each month at the Dargaville Library from 11am-1pm. Kaihu Valley Music Club Every second Sunday except January from 1–4pm. Everyone welcome. Contact John or May 09 439 0827. Kaipara Area Parkinsons Support Group Usually held on the 1st Thursday of every 2nd month, at Community Health Services, Dargaville Hospital. 10am–noon. Please contact Barbara Leslie free phone 09 437 6881 for more information. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, Onslow Street. 1pm– 4pm. Enquiries phone Bruce 09 439 5513. NZ 60s Up Movement Dargaville Social Meetings Held at the Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Peggy purls in our Community Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am, at Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby Street. RSA Women’s Section Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact President Lyn Harnett, phone 09 439 7443. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club held the first Sunday of each month at the Scouts Hall Onslow street Dargaville. 1-4pm. Ph. 439 5513. Dargaville Aero Club Learn to fly free of tuition charges. Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork, Contact Murray at phone 0274784308 for further information. Open 7 days a week. Blokart Sailing Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz, 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra. New members are welcome either expert or beginners. Phone Sharon on 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634 for more details.
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The Otamatea weed Control Group are changing their first working bee date to Saturday, October 21, 9am-12. It is still at 763 Paparoa Station road. 09 431 7022 jacqueline@rahui.co.nz
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Kaipara Young Farmers last Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Three Furlongs Bar and Grill 1942 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka. Contact chairman Kurtis Danks 021 159 8453 kwdanks@gmail.com
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Mangawhai Indoor Bowls Club Mondays 7pm at the Senior Citizens’ Hall, Fagan Place. $3 includes refreshments. Contact Terry 09 431 3254 or Jim 09 431 3154. Mangawhai Bowling Club Housie/Bingo held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club. Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371.
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Wellsford Country Music Club 2nd Sunday of the month. 1.30pm at Wellsford District Community Centre, 1 Matheson. Phone Iris Moraghan for further info 09 439 4347, 027 884 8280 or email porridge439@gmail.com.
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Dargaville Riverside Market Corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays noon–4pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on Facebook. Mangawhai Village Market Every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917. Maungaturoto Markets 1st Friday of the month, 3.30–6.30pm. For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 0222 0218 or email maungaturotomarkets@gmail.com. Monthly Flea Market 1st Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243. Paparoa Farmer’s Market Every Saturday 9am– noon on the village green, Paparoa. Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala Market Day 1st Sunday, $5 per car boot or stall. Contact Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Market 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 09 439 1852.
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Kaipara Service Directory ALL BIKES DARGAVILLE
• Farm & Recreational, Quads + Bikes • Quality ATV & Motorbike tyres • General Service to Full rebuild • Gst Registered • Free Pickup + Delivery
ATJ
ENGINEERING (2002) LTD
SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE
Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs
Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth
Phone Patrick Lumby: 027 201 8625 Collections, Adjustments & Repairs in store
CONTRACT FENCING
106A Victoria St Dargaville Call 09 438 3509
PETER BLACKWELL 021 295 9647
No job too big or small, we have the tools to tame any task! CLEANING, SLASHING, MOWING, yard work that goes the “hard yards”
GLAZING
Home, Commercial & Automotive! The “clear” choice “We’ll fix
your pane!”
The Glass DR
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Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply
Lo caL D e aLe r s f o r :
CALL TODAY FOR A SPEEDY SERVICE
Now at 11 Beach Rd (Old Aztec Building)
09 439 5377 | 027 477 3751
• All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems
C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE
Thursdays 10-4pm at Noise Co.
OPTOMETRISTS
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz
• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc
3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881
Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician
Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634
LIVESTOCK Dairy Herds • Replacements • Weaners • Yearlings Store Cattle • Lease Service Bulls • Meat Works Local
JERSEY HEREFORD HERD BULLS FOR SALE
PHONE MICHAEL
CERTIFIED PLUMBER
Office 09 439 8048 Fax 09 439 8049 office@hartfunerals.co.nz
Tim & Sharlene Lord • Pest Control • Carpets & Upholstery • Interior and Exterior Home Cleaning
J Kelliher Cnr Gladstone Street & Victoria Street Dargaville
027 278 8122
P: 027 494 2919 Workshop: 09 439 6577
e-mail - kaiparacleaningco@farmside.co.nz Facebook - www.facebook.com/kaiparacleaningco
Phone 021 114 6729 www.kaiparacleaningco.co.nz
Kaipara Flooring Co. Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto
CALL CHRIS HICKEY ON 027 561 1719 email: fencingspecialists.nz@gmail.com
ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:
• Post & Batten • Entrances • Post & Rail • Retaining Walls MacJimray Septic Cleaning are theLots • Stock Services Yards • Riparian septic tank cleaning specialists in your district. • Netting • Subdivisions Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.
New patients welcome!
Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends. Residential & Commercial
love your smile
Q Card Finance Approved. 6–18 month terms. 6 Mths interest free.
Top Quality Installation Service For a free measure & quote ph Christine (09) 946 9886 or 021 515 415 www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz email: kaiparaflooring@gmail.com
30 Hokianga Road Dargaville | Ph 09 439 8170 Contact email: hokiangaroad@lumino.co.nz | lumino.co.nz
Mud Thumbs Garde
MUDDY THUMBS Gardening .
Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems
Don’t let your septic tank become costly - service it now!
FREE delivery, pick up and we maintain if required. Short term or long term. Treadmills, Rowers Crosstrainers, Exercise bikes, Freezers, Whiteware, even Entire Houselots. Call us on 0800
111 313 or visit mrrental.co.nz
• Hedge Trimming • Rubbish Removal • Water Blasting • Pruning/Tree Trimming • General Garden Maintenance • Planting • Weed Spraying AND MORE! Call now for a no obligation free quote!
Matt 021 111 0595 or email muddythumbs@gmail.com
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NICHOLS HAY & SILAGE
ORBIT SCAFFOLD Scaffolding & edge protection Residential & commercial Working at heights specialist
ROUND HAY & SILAGE • PIONEER INOCULANTS CONVENTIONAL HAY BALING • UNDERSOWING • CULTIVATION
HOMEKILL BUTCHER | MPI REGISTERED COVERING ALL YOUR HOMEKILL REQUIREMENTS
NO JOB TOO SMALL, NO JOB TOO TALL
021 184 3771
PHONE SHAWN: 027 200 2729
PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON (09) 439 0707 OR 027 437 6521
www.orbitstagesnz.com
Tu Christey Massage Therapist
ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS
Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz
CLASSIFIEDS
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QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345
SPECIALISTS IN:
HEAT PUMPS | AIR CONDITIONING COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION |FARM REFRIGERATION COOL ROOM | FREEZER ROOM | VENTILATION SYSTEMS
50 years experience All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0
113 Victoria Street, Dargaville
3 John Sinclair Avenue, Wellsford. mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@xtra.co.nz
P: 09 945 5298 M: 021 249 1366 E: waverefrigeration@gmail.com
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 26 September 2017 edition is 10am Monday 25 September 2017
For Sale
Garage Sale
Property Maintenance
3.6 METRE inflatable, registered and warranted trailer, $2100 ono, motor extra. Phone 021 0257 6521 or 09 431 3101.
GARAGE SALE Dargaville Grains & Stock Food, 5 Beach Road, this Saturday the 23rd of September.
ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. FORKLIFT FOR sale, 1 and a half tonne, crown. Phone 09 439 7866. HORSE FEED, Dunstan Beta Beet Flakes, 20kg, a slow energy release for the optimal digestive health of your horse. This month only $39.50 incl GST, a saving of $8.38 incl GST. FARMLANDS Dargaville 09 439 7693. HORSE FEED, Mitavite Gumnuts 20kg, contains all the nutrients your older horse needs. This month only $33.50 incl GST, a saving of $5.82 incl GST. FARMLANDS Dargaville 09 439 7693. LIGHTWEIGHT V Neck Merino pullovers. Perfect for spring and summer evenings. Jack Fannon Menswear, Dargaville 09 439 8946. READY TO go hive , Full depth bee hive, fully assembled and ready to put straight out in the paddock. This month only $249.95 incl GST, a saving of $52.45 incl GST. FARMLANDS Dargaville 09 439 7693.
SEAT COVERS Hard wearing, water proof, ideal for farmers, fishermen etc. Inder’s Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219. TROLLEY JACKS, axle stands, car ramps. Just what is needed for the DIY maintenance job. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville 09 349 8219.
For Rent NICE 2 bedroom, furnished accommodation, suit working person or couple, short or long term, includes power, water and WIFI $290.00 pw, 021 439 808.
Security SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.
Livestock FREE RANGE pigs for sale. Berkshire/Duroc sows from $150 call/txt Glen AH 09 439 7042 or 021 156 9852. YEARLING JERSEY service bulls, quiet BVD negative and vaccinated, average BW 148. Phone 09 439 2183 Dargaville area.
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Wanted BOARD AVAILABLE, Dargaville, double fully furnished room for one mature, respectable person. Landlady is a semi–retired professional woman with one cat. References are a must–no pets. Phone (09) 439 6883. FOR CARVING. Bone, Antler, Tusk, Horn. What do you have? Ph 09 431 6666.
Nurseries & Plants HEDGING CAMELIAS, pohutukawa, only $2.50. pittosporum karo from $1.00 . Shelter trees, shrubs, ground cover, grasses bottlebrush and more ready now, Got2go plants, 55 West Coast Rd Te Kopuru, 09 439 5556, 9am to 4 pm Tuesday to Sunday. NATIVE PLANTS. Babylon Coast Gardens has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants for re-vegetation projects, waterways, landscaping and more. Site visits and advice available, discounts for bulk purchases, delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. For more information phone 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz.
Trades & Services HOUSE REPILING, reblocking, releveling and lifting — woolshed repiling as well. Call to get your free quote 022 406 1646, email piled@totalrepile.co.nz.
OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out, scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small. We do them ALL
• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
Phone or Txt Paul
027 271 2022 Situations Vacant
Interior/exterior - new builds, repaints, roofs, fencing, waterblasting.
MOXY, EXCAVATOR, Bully with Class 2 & WTR. Reliable and drug free, work North Shore & Rodney. Phone 021 929 963 or 09 425 0050.
Phone Dean: 021 235 0570
RELIEF MILKER for mainly weekend milking and general farm duties. You need to be an experienced milker, reliable and with own transport. Farm has 300 cows and is 4km from Dargaville. Email: moosrus@ xtra.co.nz.
MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
Property Maintenance 1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz - Window & Door Services Ltd.
Previous experience is not essential as all training will be provided and the successful applicant will have a track history of being honest and reliable, with an outgoing personality who can communicate well.
Brett Stewart PO Box 221 Or email: brett@dargavilleitm.co.nz
NorthSouth Multi Media are looking for a full time proof reader and classified sales person. This role requires you to have: • Good computer skills • Able to work in a team • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Excellent grammar & spelling If this sounds like you please send us your CV. Training provided.
Septic Tank Services EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
Dargaville ITM is a locally owned and operated business selling building materials to the trade and serious DIY. Due to the continued growth of the business a position has been created for a Trainee Manager. This would see the successful applicant working alongside the business owner gaining practical experience and learning everything that is required in order to eventually manage the store.
If you are someone that is looking to take the next step in your career and a person who strives to be the best, then please forward your letter of application along with your CV to:
BRITESIDE PAINTERS Now taking bookings for the spring and summer seasons. No obligation quotes.
Situations Vacant EUROSTILE
VACANCY
TOWN AND AROUND Volunteer drivers needed to assist people getting around Dargaville township. Contact: Darryl Quirk 09 439 7312
DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS APPLY TODAY Email your CV & Cover Letter to:
jobs@nsmm.co.nz
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CLASSIFIEDS
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 26 September 2017 edition is 10am Monday 25 September 2017
Situations Vacant
MCROBBIE DOWLING LTD TURIWIRI QUARRY, DARGAVILLE. FULL TIME QUARRY ROLE AVAILABLE. Crushing Plant/Excavator/Wheel Loader Operator required. We are looking to add another member to the Team at Turiwiri Quarry. If you have the ability to run Crushing Plant and other mobile equipment or have a willingness to learn then we are keen to talk with you. Turiwiri is an established Quarry Site operated by a small and efficient Team producing a wide range of material for projects across the Kaipara region. If you would like to know more about this position then e-mail or call.
John on 021 270 8565 john@mcrobbiedowling.co.nz
Public Notices ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. PUPPIES FREE to a good home, full cattle greyhound cross, pet guard & hunting. 2 females & 5 males, wormed & ready now. Text 027 4144 033 or 021 0246 8422. REWARD STOLEN tractor, Case CX100 with cab & loader, rotary slasher & bail loader. Last seen main Road Aranga, 27/08/17. Any information phone 027 4489 680 or 09 439 3400.
FURNITURE TRUCK HIRE Hire or use FREE* when you buy or sell Real Estate with Gary Morris
Call: 021 902 087 Email: gary@fnkaipara.co.nz *T&C apply Licenced under REAA 2008
NEED A RIDE AROUND DARGAVILLE? Hairdressers/ bank/supermarket/ shopping/doctors? Our volunteer service can help. Town and Around Phone 439 6306
Acknowledgements
Community Health Trust
HEALTH SHUTTLE
NORTHLAND FARM SERVICES LIMITED are looking for a person who has a great work ethic, can think on their feet have a practical mind and ability to problem solve.
Accessible Transport – We have a wheelchair hoist (Dargaville and Whangarei Health Appointments) For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013
Public Notices Avoca Tangowahine Public Hall Society Inc, AGM & Public Meeting Wednesday 11 October 2017, 7.00pm @ Avoca Hall
• Available to work occasional weekends and odd hours
Please send your CV and covering letter to info@northlandfarm.co.nz Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete supply and installation of new and used carpet and underlay. Repairs/ restretching/garage carpet — Quality Service phone Ian 027 499 6413.
DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service
Phone
09 439 6068
Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309
Wednesday 27th September, 10.30am Kamo Club, Meldrum Street, Kamo.
Update on “Pathway Forward Project” restructure.
TWILIGHT GOLF Northern Wairoa Golf Club. Starts 28th September, tees open 4-6pm. Dinner available
TSUNAMI SIREN TESTING
Dargaville
The sirens will sound twice – at 9.20am for 10 minutes and again at 10am for just 30 seconds.
AGM
The twice-yearly checks are carried out at the beginning and end of daylight saving. A message will also be sent to users of the free Red Cross Hazard app.
Tuesday 17 October 2017
OFF SALE!
6pm at the cinema
ALL STOCK
37 Hokianga Road Dargaville
EXCLUDING FURNITURE
WHEN: 1/9/17 – 30/9/17 WHERE: HOSPICE SHOP 96 VICTORIA ST DARGAVILLE
Love Fay & Family
In loving memory of Maureen Heather passed away on 16 September 2012.
For you happiness was a destination not a way of life. I hope they remember you. Your loving husband Edward (Ted), step-daughter Donna and family.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
18th of September 2016
All welcome.
Charitable Trust
17/3/1923 — 12/9/2012
Sheree Anne Mckenzie
Northland’s network of tsunami sirens in coastal communities will be tested on the morning of Sunday, 24 September 2017.
Cinema
JOHN EDWARD BROWN
Five years have passed but the memories will carry on. Every love story is beautiful but ours was the best.
EXTRA MEETING
Community
Applicants must have : • Clean full drivers licence
Parkinson’s Northland
In Memoriam
Mike, Ainsley, Bryce & families would like to acknowledge and thank everyone for their support, cards & flowers after the loss of Betty. Special thanks to North Haven Hospice, Jackie Hart & Ruawai bowling club. Your help and support has been greatly appreciated.
All welcome.
Kaipara
PRACTICAL PERSON REQUIRED
For further information, go to www.nrc.govt.nz/tsunamisirens
Hard to believe a year has passed. Though your smile is gone forever and your hand we can not touch, we still have so many memories of the one we love so much. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. Sadly missed, never forgotten.
PROPOSED CHANGE TO CONSTITUTION “To extend the possible number of Trustees to 10 members.” Jacoba Puharich (sec) jacobap@xtra.co.nz 439 7356
100 IT’S NOT A TARGET
James, Kayley, Jordyne and Ashleigh.
DRIVE PHONE FREE! Public Notices
RUAWAI COLLEGE OPEN DAY 2017 Thursday 19 October, 10:00am – 1:45pm Ruawai College is a secondary school catering for Year 7 – Year 13. We extend a warm invitation to prospective parents and students to join us for our Open Day. 10:00am start, meet in the College Assembly Hall. We look forward to seeing you.
WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09
439 2020
Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham
TOKATOKA
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13 Walker Terrace
$285,000
Open Home – 23rd September Sunday at 2.00pm to 2.30pm Four large bedroom villa overlooking the mighty Northern Wairoa River. Renovated four years ago (in keeping with the era it was built) the bedrooms at the front have some views of the water, one with a bay window and the other has french doors leading onto a small deck. Great fireplace in the lounge to keep the winter chills away, separate dining room and kitchen. Tiled floor in kitchen and a wet area separate to laundry a.... Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville rwdargaville.co.nz
106 Victoria St Dargaville
$80,000+GST
Busy main road, start up your own business or buy for future investment. Currently rented out and tenant willing to stay on. Land area 187m2 with a floor area 100m2. Built around the 1950’s, Zoned Commercial. This property is selling below G.V. There is a lease on the Land and Owner paying approx $6000+GST per year. (Tram Lease). It consists of toilet facilities, hot water not connected up, back entrance. Available. Motivated Vendor.
7 Jervois Street Dargaville
$385,000
Open Home – 24th September Sunday at 1pm to 1.30pm Great location, this home may look small on the outside, but much like that famous police box, you find out that it’s quite spacious on the inside (158m2). Tastefully renovated and expanded to accommodate the family. New kitchen and bathroom. Two reasonably sized bedrooms situated to the side of the lounge and a spacious master bedroom to the side of the kitchen. Double garaging (could turn this into a man cave)... Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville rwdargaville.co.nz
1179 Babylon Coast Rd Omamari
$POA
55 LoganStreet Dargaville
$150,000
Built in the 1960's and relocated this fun little two bedroom home has a shared driveway and a petite section (454m2).A Sunny and sheltered property with a deck out the front and back this home would be a good rental investment or a first home buy.
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)
Ray White Dargaville
20 Bayview Road Kellys Bay
$435,000
Five bedroom home elevated with fantastic ocean views and beautiful sunsets. Not far to the Kai Iwi Lakes and Omamari beach. Built around 2009 with quality bathrooms, internal access, three car garaging and a nice indoor/outdoor vibe. Relax and have all the stress taken away on this beautiful property. Situated off the road with 1.56ha land. A must consider! Would make a wonderful retirement retreat.
Two bedrooms, large family room, separate spa room, large extra building suitable for sleep-out, gas hob and electric oven, large full length decking capturing wide views. The roof is only two years old, garage and a workshop, separate carport. Kellys Bay is a small rural seaside area with a stunningly beautiful beach, great fishing, unlike other beaches in the area it is quite sheltered and shallow, good for all types of fishing, there is a boat ramp there for your use. Oysters on the rocks, views of the Kaipara Harbour, great family getaway.
Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Ray White Dargaville rwdargaville.co.nz
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz
Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 rwdargaville.co.nz
NEW FORD RANGER XL DOUBLE CAB W/S
2015 FORD MONDEO AMBIENTE 5DR
2011 HOLDEN COLORADO LT CRW PU DSL
•<1,000km • 3,198cc Diesel • Manual
• 27,707km • 1,999cc Petrol • Tiptronic
• 75,505km • 2,999cc Diesel • Manual
FORD RANGER XL “WEST COAST 4WD BEAST”
$84,100+ORC
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)
Ray White Dargaville
1 LADY OWNER, EMACULATE CAR SERVICED
$28,990
Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)
Ray White Dargaville
EXCELLENT LOCAL BUSINESS VEHICLE, EMACULATELY KEPT
2013 MAZDA CX-5 GSX
2014 ISUZU D-MAX LS DC
1999 TOYOTA HILUX 3.0D 4WD
• 59,824km • 2,488cc Petrol • Automatic
• 73,404km • 2,999cc Diesel • Manual
• 392,837km • Diesel • Manual
GREAT LIFESTYLE VEHICLE WITH HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE
$29,990
LATE MODEL LOW MILAGE MANUAL 4WD
Plus many more now available See our full range online! DargavilleFord.co.nz Go Further
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$33,990
$33,990
GREAT CONDITION FOR AGE, LEGEND UTE
54 Normanby Street, DARGAVILLE P 09 439 7315 F 09 439 5961 dargavilleford.co.nz Lindsay A/H 09 439 7152 or 027 499 1516 Anthony A/H 09 432 8968 or 027 439 7015 Brenden Nathan A/H 09 439 6840 or 021 331 799
$13,990