Kaipara Lifestyler, September 21 2011

LIFESTYLER

September 21 2011

Health

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Wellbeing Pages 8–9

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Community care boosts complex

by Paul Campbell

Another six self-owned two-bedroom homes are to be added to the Maungaturoto Retirement Village in a major local initiative

“This is a community that does things, makes things happen and always has. It’s another milestone for the Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust,” said trust chairman, Don McKay. He and other volunteers were this week working on site at a recently purchased property adjoining the retirement village in the town, preparing for another six ‘own your own’ two-bedroom units with lockup garaging.

“Over the last six months the adjoining site behind the new vicarage has had a major make over,” said Mr McKay. “Locals would have seen Underwood Contractors removing tons of over burden, reshaping the site to accommodate the new buildings. Brogan builders constructed a substantial retaining wall to accommodate the multi-level site on which the new units will be built and which have been designed by local architect, Keith Youngman.”

Final site work will begin as soon as the weather permits. The units will be carpeted with drapes, and sold on a cross lease basis with a management contract. A monthly service fee Maungaturoto Community Charitable Trust chairman, Don McKay covers rates, insurance and grounds care, currently checking out the site and plans for the new units for the retirement village $220 per month.

“Those people on waiting lists for OYO units will be given first Kaipara District Council in 1998. All are fully tenanted.

Over subsequent years, a number of adjoining properties have refusal,” Mr McKay added. “The units will sell for $250,000 and a signed agreement to purchase will establish priority over a particular been bought and to date eight two-bedroom OYO units have been constructed. unit.

“These have all been keenly sought after,” Mr McKay said. “The “The trust has appointed local firms for this new development.

Brogan Builders and Huband Contractors are the primary contractors residents enjoy security and support from the rest home if it is and they are supported by Garnett Electrical, Kaipara Plumbers, required. The manager Tracy Chapman, who is a registered nurse, Extreme Kitchens, Maungaturoto Flooring, and of course our local has the wellbeing of our residents as a priority.”

Carters store. We really appreciate the many suppliers to these With the closure of the town’s Post Office in 1989, the building contractors who, in acknowledging the community nature of this was refurbished and the Medical Centre was opened two years later. project, have priced accordingly.”

Today it houses a medical practice, which is run by the Wellsford The Maungaturoto Community Trust bought the retirement Medical Centre, and other services include a physiotherapist as well complex, which consists of 13 one-bedroom single units from the as health nurses.

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Twins: We’re not a load of bull!

Kaipara farmer, Ivan Blitvic, was astonished to find his Friesian cow’s twins. While the twin calves were healthy and perfectly formed, one was clearly Friesian and the other, a Hereford.

“When I found the twins, I actually looked around and thought, ‘There must be another cow somewhere’ — but no,” says Ivan.

“In this case, we didn’t use AB, we just ran a Friesian and a Hereford bull with the herd’s tail-enders at the end of the mating season.

This cow obviously had two boyfriends and one happened to be a Friesian, while the other was a Hereford.

“The twins were born one after the other but they are totally different. Apart from being different breeds, the Hereford has horns while the Friesian doesn’t.

“Their mother was very proud of her calves but she’s back in the herd now, making a dollar.

As for the calves, I will keep them myself — the Friesian in the dairy herd and the Hereford will go to the run-off for grazing.”

The phenomenon is unusual but not a first.

If you have an interesting farming experience or photos, contact Joanne at the Kaipara Lifestyler on 09 439 6933 or joannes@thelifestyler.co.nz.

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Additional to all of these activities, and our residents being so busy and involved with our All Blacks support, we had the great pleasure of Mr Keith Quinn (Renowned Commentator including 10 World Olympic Games and all of the Rugby World Cup tournaments etc) visiting Norfolk Court’s Residents. The Residents all agree he had a great personality, was very knowledgeable and a real down-to-earth Kiwi.

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Paparoa Primary School’s coffers are jingling to the tune of $6,438 in the wake of their third PTA Possum Purge.

“The event was an outstanding success which was thanks to the large team of helpers and possum hunters,” said organiser, Libby Jones.

“We had 27 teams, with 68 adults, and 46 kids which were up on last year.

“They brought in 840 possums to be plucked.

“Around 250 people attended the prizegiving with heaps of fun activities such as a bouncy castle and slide, face painting, gumboot toss, coconut shy, possum quizzes, raffles, possum plucking, and $6,000 worth of sponsored prizes.

“Local Paparoa and Maungaturoto businesses really came to the fore with practically all providing a donation. It was a real community event with a large number of locals coming to join the teams of hunters at the prizegiving.”

At the gritty end of the day, professional possum hunters, Jeff Allen and Craig Hardisty, stepped in to salvage the possum fur.

“They were fantastic and if you want to get rid of possums on your farm or block, we

Third place in the Paparoa School PTA Possum Purge went to ex resident Kevin Hames’ team, ‘Possum Pruners’ with 82 possums, seen here with MC for the day, Stephen Findlay (right)

encourage you to contact these guys as they have supported our school so well.”

The Northland Regional Council came to talk to the students about pest control before the event.

“Thanks so much to everyone who sponsored us and helped, and especially the hunters who gave us their possums,” added Libby. “We’ll be back again to prune the possum numbers again this time next year.”

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Focus on planning Essentially from a rural background, the Kaipara District Council’s policy and planning manager, Mark Vincent, has his current focus firmly on the Long Term District Plan.

“Part way through a law degree at Victoria I had the inspiration to go farming,” said Mark.

“A couple of farming diplomas later I was the shepherd on a 1200ha property in the Bay of Islands for four years. That led to a farm managing job out of Mark Vincent Paparoa, and then the opportunity to join the Otamatea County Council as a noxious plants officer in the years leading up to it becoming part of Kaipara.

After a short time I was offered an administrative role which had become available at the council, which was fortunate as I was ready for a new challenge.

“Much of my time since then has been involved in dealing with regulatory issues, until the recent restructure gave me the chance of a change into the policy and planning area.

“The new job is providing lots of new and interesting challenges for me, with the Proposed Plan to finalise and the Long Term Plan to be completed over the next year.

I want these documents to be as user-friendly as possible, to the extent allowed by the legislation. I want our citizens to know that it is worthwhile being part of the process as well as accepting that ultimately council must act in the interests of the district as a whole, not just one part of it.

“I have a personal as well as professional interest in restoring the health of the harbour. I consider it is too important for the community to abdicate this responsibility to councils, although local and central government agencies have important supporting roles to play.

The Kaipara Harbour Integrated Management Group, supported by KDC, also has a key co-ordinating role. I would however like to see landowners recognising it as being in their own best interests to fence off foreshore and wetland areas and plant them up. “My wife Cindy and I will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary in a couple of month’s time. We have three grown up children, and eight grandchildren scattered between Auckland and Ashburton.”

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The big spring clean Westpac Dargaville staff along with members from the Sir Peter Blake Trust have done their part to help ensure the gems of New Zealand’s coastline stay intact for future generations. On Saturday, 17 September, they participated in a coastal clean-up, which is part of the Sir Peter Blake Trust’s Care for our Coast programme.

Nicola Smith, manager at Westpac Dargaville said Baylys Beach is one of the region’s best assets and it is important for the community to be involved in helping preserve it.

“It’s important that our kids — and eventually, their kids — get to experience New Zealand’s wonderful coastline, especially spots like Baylys Beach. That means we can’t treat the ocean as a giant rubbish tip.”

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Nicola adds that plastic and other inorganic waste is disastrous for seabirds, seals and dolphins. Animals can get entangled or end up choking and human health and some commercial industries can be affected.

“On a more personal note, who wants to go to the beach and find the sand full of cigarette butts or even nastier surprises?”

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SEPTEMBER 21 - 2011

We locals know the Kaipara Harbour is a great place to fish for snapper, but our visitors are impressed to learn more than 95 per cent of the snapper off the west coast of the entire North Island were spawned in the harbour.

This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.

Respecting a treasure

by Paul Campbell A weekend on the Kaipara Harbour is a step into a wonderful world and it always perplexes me that many a visitor from Auckland, as on this occasion, is amazed that this huge harbour is right on their doorstep.

It seems many don’t associate a trip to Helensville, just minutes from their city, with the same vast expanse of water that is also accessed from Port Albert, Te Hana, Pahi, Tinopai, Ruawai and Dargaville.

I guess Auckland thinks of itself as a Hauraki Gulf child.

It is also surprising when we remember that European settlers began arriving in the Kaipara circa 1839. You would imagine word would have got out more positively in the years since.

But no. Auckland visitors still express surprise.

My recent guests said they have ‘vaguely heard something about power turbines in the sea up this way’ and ‘some problems with the fish’.

As we were about to embark on a quest for some snapper for the dinner table, I felt it timely to bring them up to date on the Crest Energy proposals, as well as acquaint them with a few fishy facts.

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Crafty move for fabric artisans Dargaville’s famous sewing centre has recently moved and expanded into new premises in Normanby Street, transforming what was once Main Street Interiors into a ‘mini department store’ of fabric arts and crafts. Local fashion boutique Bessiemay has also come on board, bringing fashion design, alterations, patchwork, quilting, curtains and more all under one roof.

Marion McEwing and husband Brian are the joint owners of the store, with family and friends making up a dedicated team who are passionate about their craft in every way. While Brian installs custom curtains and blinds, Marion and her daughters Jessica and Julianne take care of the store with long-term friend and colleague Pat, offering style and colour advice as well as a vast range of fabrics, sewing and needlework accessories and more.

As well as their colour and image consultancy the Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre team create unique evening and bridal wear, complete clothing alterations, host classes in sewing and crafts, and are delighted to combine their hobby with their livelihood.

What’s more, Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre is a five-star Janome dealer, selling and servicing this leading brand of sewing machine.

With such a wealth of experience it’s no surprise that the loyal clientele of Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre often drop in for advice or just to chat — a trend which may soon see Marion writing a column about sewing, patchwork and other crafts right here in the Lifestyler! As they say, keep watching this space.

National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research scientists collected juvenile snapper from seven estuaries along the west coast of the North Island and in a process that involved checks — of all things — their ear bones — came up with a chemical signature that told where they originated. Then this chemical signature was applied to adult snapper from commercial catches in a range from Ninety Mile Beach to Wellington.

The result showed almost 100 percent of the adult snapper Kaipara snapper — a recent catch came from right here in the for Natalie and Sidney from Helensville Kaipara Harbour.

In economic terms then, we Kaipara-ites are Then we also had to admit that recent the guardians of a snapper resource worth about reports have described a harbour nearing crisis $32 million dollars a year in exports. and in significant decline, with shrinking fish And that is something of a responsibility, and shellfish stocks, more sedimentation and as the researchers say any adverse impacts on declining water quality. the evolution of juvenile fish in the harbour will Suddenly, there was cloud over the sun. ultimately have a huge effect on the abundance But the sea still produced dinner, and the of fish over a 700km coastline. fare that evening was snapper fillets, preceded It is a sobering thought. by some fine oysters on the half-shell. Dire are However, it was fish for dinner if Tangaroa the predictions of the various harbour surveys, co-operated, so we set out and cast our lines but if nothing else, they engender respect for in an area off Sheehan’s Creek off the Pouto our surroundings.

Peninsula.

They also impressed our visitors, who said they are suddenly conscious we have a treasure While fishing, we locals boasted of harbour here that has to be protected. birdlife, the Alaska migrating godwits, the blue heron, the white kotuku, fairy tern, crake, bittern and dotterels.

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Attention all owners of Commercial Business, Shops, Schools, and Camp Grounds in Dargaville and Districts!!

Are your electrical appliances, tools, fridges, and anything else that plugs in safe?

Based on the results of the last few weeks, probably not.

We have found on almost every check, that there is at least one appliance, and usually more that is not up to standard.

HOSTEL VACANCIES WBHS Hostel (Carruth House) has a limited number of spaces available for the 2012 school year – but please, get in quickly!

For more information packs and details please contact Headmaster’s Secretary, Phone 09 430 4170 ext 703, or email f.semenoff@wbhs.school.nz as soon as possible.

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SEPTEMBER 21 - 2011

Rugby on display at Wellsford Rugby buffs have a treat in store at Wellsford’s Albertland Heritage Centre, which is staging an exhibit of memorabilia in conjunction with the Rugby World Cup. Photos and other exhibits date from early 1900s untill the present and include Port Albert and Wellsford clubs. There are also Rodney area representative teams displayed.

“Anyone interested in sport in the area will find the exhibition of great interest,” said committee member, Jill Earley.

The exhibition can be viewed until the end of the Rugby World Cup competition, at the

Rugby match believed to be Oneriri playing Port Albert at Tanoa on the Otamatea in 1920. Rev Gittos Rangiora Mission house can be seen in the background over the river

Albertland Heritage Centre in Port Albert Road, Wellsford, between 1pm and 3pm every day, with an entry fee of $5.

Second chance recycling Thinking outside the square, Kaipara Refuse is opening their depot at the Awakino Road Transfer Station with the aim to re-use and recycle.

The Second Chance shop will be open from October 1, with new transfer station hours, 9.00am-4.00pm weekdays, closed Thursdays and 10.00am-2.00pm on weekends, opening on Sundays on trial until February.

Also available is e-Cycle, encouraging people to recycle electronic waste.

“We aim to recover as much as possible, pulling anything out of the rubbish that can be re-used. There is lots of stuff to be broken down and what someone might think is rubbish maybe reused by someone else,” said manager, Rob Battcher.

“Kaurilands Skills Centre clients are employed

by Kaipara Refuse to do the recycling collection and assist in the recovery of recyclable materials from the transfer station.

“Kaipara Refuse has also taken on e-Cycle, recycling electronic equipment, TVs, computers etc. A moderate fee will be charged to cover the cost of safe recycling. TVs and computer monitors are bulky and expensive to transport and contain very little recyclable material.

“Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing and most toxic waste streams. Electronic waste contains heavy metals and chemicals which can harm land, water and people. Through recycling, valuable and scarce metals can be recovered and used again. E-Cycle is aiming to achieve zero e-waste to landfill,” said e-Cycle spokesperson, Gina Dempster.

“This is the first time most communities have been able to recycle TVs. With the digital switchover starting next year, it is expected that a flood of TVs will be replaced. Each TV contains three kilograms of lead; a good reason to keep it out of the landfill.

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SEPTEMBER 21 - 2011

Tribute Tour — the echo of an era

Sometimes you go to a show and are thankful you made the effort — and you also feel sorry for all those that didn’t come.

Such was the case at the Dargaville Town Hall on Saturday night when a disappointingly small but enthusiastic crowd enjoyed what can fairly be described as a world-class performance by the Howard Morrison Trio and Showband.

The How Great Thou Art Tribute Tour, which is currently traversing the country certainly harkens back to the golden days of Kiwi entertainers.

The lineup includes the late Sir Howard Morrison’s son, Howard Morrison Junior, Russell Harrison and Chris Powley, performing as the Howard Morrison Trio. Their repertoire pays homage to a great New Zealand entertainer, bringing to life a musical collage of songs that defined an era and assured the Howard Morrison Quartet’s place in New Zealand’s musical history.

“It was an outstanding concert,” said one of the lucky ticket-holders, Patricia Mortensen.

“The group was highly professional but they also had that indefinable casual feel that typified the original quartet about them too. Plenty of down to earth kiwi humour that somehow spans the generational and cultural gap. It made for a really great performance and one that richly deserved a wider audience.”

Another concert-goer, Lynley Clements said the trio and their backing showband were “absolutely spot on — just brilliant. As well as the music, there were all their jokes and repartee that moved things along. It was like

The Howard Morrison Trio and their Showband relaxing with some Dargaville fans after a standing ovation performance

Howard Morrison jnr and concert organiser Heidi Dreyer lead the audience in a rendition of Pokarekare Ana

stepping back in time to those great showbands of the past — the Maori Volcanics and the like.”

The show, which lasted for a good couple of hours, ended with a spontaneous standing ovation.

The group came together at the late Sir Howard Morrison’s unveiling. The Howard Morrison Trio say they have created a show that embraces the same performance principles, style and flair of the world-renowned Maori show bands of yesterday, but always with the aim of striving to fulfill the needs of an ever-moredemanding audience.

Howard Morrison Jnr, Russell Harrison and Chris Powley seem to have rekindled the art of entertainment. They say they will make a return trip to Dargaville in the future, so look out for the dates.

— Allan Mortensen

Structured workplace learning, linking school and work The Gateway Program, a TEC funded initiative is designed to strengthen the pathway for students to progress from school to workplace learning.

Gateway targets students who have a specific interest in an industry or work type and who are eager to “get out into the real world”. It allows students to experience real workplaces while continuing to study at school. The skills and experiences link in with their vocational study and career goals.

Once a student is selected for the program (certain criteria apply), the Coordinator organises work placements and individual learning plans for the student. Learning resources are designed by the ITOs (Industry Training Organisations) that are relevant to the work place. Students are required to complete Unit Standards and practical Assessments during their work placements with the credits counting towards their NCEA and industry qualifications.

Placements vary in lengths, are normally 1 day per week for a period of time or some students work during the holidays. We arrange whatever works best for the student and business needs.

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helping our young people find their feet and giving something back to the community and local school. It is great to see these working relationships developing. Employers also get a chance to screen potential future employees, and over the years many students have been offered employment and/or apprenticeship upon finishing their years at school. This is also a great outcome for all involved.

The Department of Labour recently released a very interesting Trade Occupation Shortage report, providing an overview of NZ industries with a genuine skill and qualification shortage.

New Zealand needs to build a skilled workforce —Watch this space, here they come!

If you are an employer and would like to know more about Gateway and/or get involved with the programme please contact me at the School on 09 439 7229 Ext 725 or 021 206 4702 cguthrie@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz.

Claudia Guthrie-Oehlinger Gateway Coordinator

The Industry is naturally an essential part of this initiative and a huge THANK YOU goes to our local employers and the Dargaville Business Community.

Many have come on board and see the rewarding experience of

Courtesy of Archives, Dargaville Museum Extracts from the North Auckland Times, Dargaville . . .

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ustomers of the Wairoa Laundry in Gordon Street are reminded that arrangements have been made with Mr. Costello to receive and deliver at his shop in Victoria Street, any parcels of laundry that have not been picked up on the usual Monday rounds.

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or the football match between Australia and New Zealand the weather was perfect and there was an attendance of 8000. The first half was splendidly contested. Both teams showed brilliant combination and the tackling was deadly.

The second half was strenuously contested and a number of players were laid out. Australian halfback Heideke was ordered off for kicking an opponent. Australia won 13 — N.Z. 10.

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A public meeting to discuss the cost of the Mangawhai EcoCare sewerage scheme is to be held next Sunday, called by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association, which claims costs have ballooned from a forecast $23 million to over $50 million.

The association says the EcoCare situation will be presented in detail, and a range of options for dealing with the problems will be presented and discussed. It says the Ecocare rate may be unlawful and despite numerous challenges and undertakings the Kaipara District Council has made ‘no progress in rectifying the situation’.

It adds that the KDC is invited to the meeting.

However the council’s outgoing CEO, Jack McKerchar, says council will not be attending.

“It has given an undertaking to the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association and two other individuals, that it will carry out an independent review of the scheme,” Mr McKerchar says.

“It does not want to impair that process.“ He added that the association’s advice of the meeting contained inaccurate information.

“The scheme was originally proposed for 1200 connections. During the development and construction of the scheme Mangawhai continued to grow. The council decided to cater for that growth. Today there are close to 2500 sections connected and the facility has the capacity to cater for 3300 connections. The cost of the scheme has been well controlled by council and came in at council’s approved budget.”

Association contacts for Sunday’s meeting are: Bill Bygrave 09 431 2057; Helen Curreen 09 431 5447; Bruce Rogan 09 431 5413.

BUSH FELLING FATALITY

Maori named Teahere Eramita, 17 years of age, was the victim of a fatal accident on Friday. He was working at Okahurau, Mangakahia, bush felling with others. A tree hung up in another one and jammed deceased against a stump killing him instantly.

He was packed into Kaihu yesterday and an inquest was held at Opanake Hotel before Mr. Thomas Webb, coroner, when a verdict of accidental death was returned, No blame was attached to anyone.

Deceased’s relatives reside in at Kaihu.

SEPTEMBER 21 - 2011

A big Ruawai black out To celebrate New Zealand hosting the Rugby World Cup and to support the mighty All Black’s effort to win the much-sought-after Webb Ellis trophy, the Ruawai community created their very own ‘Black-out’ last Monday.

Ruawai Kindergarten, primary school and college pupils, along with much of the local community turned out in the show of support, with everyone encouraged to dress in black. The schools held a mufti day to help in the endeavour.

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The community gathered at Kaipara Kumara’s forecourt in front of their massive ‘Go the All Blacks sign’.

“We couldn’t have done it without the support from Tony Patterson and his drivers, ferrying the school students, my staff, the teachers and the local community,” said

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Kaipara Kumara director, Anthony Blundell.

“Ruawai has jumped on board and supported the Rugby World Cup. “There are flags flying in support as you drive through town. We want everyone to know that we support the All Blacks 100%.”

Whangarei MORTGAGEE AUCTIONS

TOWN SERVICE Below is an example of the return bus scheduled route.

We hope this will help you to plan your appointment times around the bus pickups. Remember we are happy to collect you from your home if you’re just off the bus route, please phone 09 439 6306 to arrange pickup at least half and hour before scheduled service commencement.

17 School House Lane, Paparoa 1960’s weather board home, consisting of 3 bedrooms, open plan living and single garage on a flat 1318m2 section, offering room for everyone. FNW11378 Auction: 30th Sep, 12.30pm, First National Office, 180 Bank St, Whangarei

Dargaville Town Service Bus Scheduled Route We start at the bottom of 9.30am Logan St (by roundabout) Hokianga Rd 9.35am Cobham Ave 9.45am Montgomery Ave 9.48am Hospital (outside DMC) 9.55am Finlayson Park 9.58am Kapia St 10.00am

Then return in reverse Kapia St (Dinny’s Bakery) Warehouse / Countdown Finlayson Park Hospital Montgomery Ave Cobham Ave Hokianga Rd Logan St

10.05am 10.07am 10.10am 10.15am 10.20am 10.23am 10.28am 10.35am

This is an estimated timetable only.

Timetable: depart bottom of Logan Street at 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.00pm and 4.30pm.

We do this route four times a day for your convenience.

Fare: Adults $5 one way, Children under 14 $2 one way.

Please show your support and use this community transport service.

434a Pahi Road, Pahi “Looking for lifestyle with coastal dreams? Look no further than this 1970’s 3 bedroom home with attached carport minutes from the Pahi settlement. Distant harbour views of the Kaipara Harbour, offering a 9729m² section with a northerly aspect. Ticks all the boxes!”

Auction: 30th September, 12.30pm First National Office, 180 Bank Street, Whangarei.

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Enquiries to: www.realestatenorthland.co.nz

Mob: 021 333 311 Bus: 09 438 8667 A/H: 09 438 9843 Email: soldit@xtra.co.nz

Jill Wilson Principal Officer, Dargaville To contact Jill, please call 021 505 712

09 438 8667

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SEPTEMBER 21 - 2011

Health Get fit with the champions!

For 20 years Brian’s Gym has been a focal hub for fitness in Dargaville, attracting a broad clientele of all ages and walks of life as well as dedicated athletes and a fair share of world champions!

With facilities the envy of many larger gyms, this centrally located home of health and fitness is run by two-time world benchpress champion, Brian Froggatt and his wife Karen — herself a gold medallist in powerlifting.

With 40 years of experience in weight training and competition, Brian has always been willing to pass on his insight and experience to others across many codes, including swimming, running, triathlon, netball, cricket, bowls and bodybuilding.

Brian’s Gym is the culmination of all his hard work and success, offering circuit and kickboxing classes alongside world-class facilities including free weights, rowing machines, treadmills — even an advanced infrared sauna! He takes pride in tailoring an exercise plan to fit each gym member, starting with a comprehensive assessment and building a safe, effective programme which incorporates diet and conditioning as well as exercise.

If you’re looking to tone up, lose weight (one customer lost 47 kilos in ten months!) or perform at your peak, Brian and Karen are the people to talk to — what better way to get in shape than to train with world champions?

Wellbeing Healthy living — the natural way Rachael Hinsch of Maungaturoto’s Sunshine Organics is well known around the mid-north for her wealth of knowledge on all things good for you — whether it’s wholesome food, natural remedies, garden fresh produce or just good friendly advice. Her popular store is always full of things to see (and taste!) — a veritable cornucopia of fresh ideas and good, old-fashioned values.

With a passion for helping people live better lives through better health, Rachael has sourced the freshest local veges, cuts of meat and smallgoods and a wide range of organic and gluten free products to suit any diet. In fact, there’s a generous portion of the store set aside for growing your own money-saving and healthy home garden. Added to this selection of staples, snacks and interesting ingredients is a range of effective herbal and natural remedies by such respected names as Malcolm Harker, and a full complement of ethical and beautiful cosmetics and beauty products.

WELLZONE Brian and Karen Froggatt

Sally Randall RN, MRNZ, Nat Dip Reflexology, Cert Tertiary Teaching

Spring is upon us

BACK PAIN? Try BodyTalk!

For a multitude of Health issues — as an alternative therapy — BodyTalk an Energy Medicine Technique that brings balance to the body so it can heal itself.

BodyTalk is safe, effective and a non-invasive way to typically improve symptoms of:

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES/MIGRAINES • DEPRESSION • ARTHRITIS • DIGESTIVE DISORDERS • INSOMNIA • STRESS/ANXIETY • LEARNING DISABILITIES • RECOVERY AFTER INJURIES/TRAUMAS AND MANY MORE

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All the Facilities – including Sauna room Great atmosphere and convenient location PHONE 09 439 6360 10 Victoria Street, Dargaville GYM HOURS: 5am–8pm Monday to Thursday 5am–7pm Fridays • 6am–6pm Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

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bright ideas — many of which come from the good old-fashioned values and wisdom of our grandparents’ generation. If you’d like to explore your options for a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life, stop by for a chat — there are many more great plans underway for Sunshine Organics in the weeks to come!

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Are you feeling a bit sluggish from winter? Want to lose a few kilos for summer? Well come along to Health Options where we have a wide range of natural detox and weight management Health OPTIONS products. We have a registered nurse available for consultations Wednesdays to Fridays and massage specialists available Monday to Friday to help you feel great.

We also have a wide range of homeopathic remedies, vitamins and essential minerals and if we don’t have the product you’re looking for we can usually order it in for you.

We can now also offer Reiki healings Wednesdays to Saturdays which will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed and ready for the week ahead. Reiki helps to aid healing in just about every known illness without the need for pushing or kneading sore muscles.

Have you got a pet or animals on your property? Well here at Health Options we also have a great range of remedies and Reiki healing available for them as well. One example of a product perfect for spring is Flee Flea which works to keep fleas off your pet while also being non-toxic, natural and easy to administer.

Health Options also stock a range of natural foods and products that will benefit your health and wellbeing.

Our prices are competitive, our staff are friendly and knowledgeable and always willing to help.

Visit our store between Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm.

Phone 09 439 4379 to make an appointment or ask about a product.

Health Options — Helping you to find good health.

If your quality of life is affected by stress, hormone or mood imbalances, injury or pain, please call me.

Through reflexology and other natural therapies I want to help you restore the harmony and balance you need to get your life back!

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FREE CERVICAL SCREENING FOR WOMEN AGED 20-69 YEARS You must be Enrolled at Te-ha Oranga or Dargaville Medical Centre to be Eligible.

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Relationships need to be healthy for us to be healthy. This includes your relationship with yourself. Are you a bit hard on yourself?

Often those with high standards are hardest on themselves. In loving yourself, you allow others to love you too. Allocate some time in your busy life to spend with people who are important to you. Laugh. Having fun and quality experiences don’t have to cost dollars.

Instead of sitting in front of a screen, get outside and connect with nature. Breathe.

Activities like gardening, walking on the beach or in the bush will really help you to relax and unwind. Being outside in the sunshine lifts the spirits and raises vitamin D levels in your body.

Exercise boosts the immune system as well as being good for your heart and circulation.

Nourish yourself well, food is your body’s fuel for energy and repairs. Try to avoid excesses, but a little of what you fancy does do you good.

Go for it!

— by Sally Randall RN, MRNZ

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Located at Foster’s Arcade No.38

Halo shines even more brightly!

The dropcloths have come down from around a new work of art in Dargaville — the stunningly modern redesigned premises of Halo Hair Design!

For two years owner, Leanne Pomare, has been planning the visually stunning upgrade to her popular hair studio, and the results are nothing short of fabulous. Of course, such attention to detail and modern styling are simply a reflection of the keen aesthetics of Leanne and her team of stylists — Rachel Kuljish, Dawn Dreadon, Alana Sherman, and the exceptionally talented Kiri Wati, who has just finished an intensive threeyear hairdressing course to join the Halo ‘angels in disguise’.

Amid the sheer black and shining chrome of their new premises, these skilled haircare professionals offer the full salon and studio experience — fashion foils, colours, cuts and blow waving, a full range of PPS haircare products and of course straightening with the prestigious GHD trademark!

Special occasions and formal events are a speciality.

But that’s not the only reason for their ‘angel’ status — the team at Halo also support training in the industry via the Gateway programme, and will soon be joining forces with the Kaipara Lifestyler to honour community heroes with a special weekly award.

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Come in and visit our beautiful new-look studio for the complete style and haircare experience. fashion foils•Colours•cut and blow wave and straightening

McKays Arcade, Victoria Street, Dargaville Book Now Ph: 09 439 7123

Extended hours: We are now able to offer two evenings a week for those that are unable to attend an appointment during the day – Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Ring to make an appointment.

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Wellbeing

Spring ponderings on health and wellbeing My holistic health work and teaching is driven by my passion to enable people to be the best they can be. I value all aspects of health: mind; body; spirit and relationships.

As we move into SPRING, here are a few ideas on how to increase your potential for health and wellbeing.

Start listening to the signs your body gives you. It is not healthy to push past your limits.

I see pain and ‘dis-ease’ as the body’s signs that something is wrong or out of balance.

Take positive action for your wellbeing. Please remember that martyrdom belongs to an ancient era!

Positive thoughts and self talk lead to positive experiences. Try starting the day with thinking of something that you are thankful for. I assure you that you will be able to find something, it could be being thankful for your bed, the roof over your head, or the love in your life. A smile will form on your face to start the day.

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ACC co payment $10 per treatment ACC and private treatments – no GP referral needed

Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 1656 Maungaturoto Medical Centre 09 431 8576 Mobile: 027 273 6939 Email: lyndseybargh@callplus.net.nz Open Monday to Friday in Dargaville and Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Kaipara Community Health Trust

Important Changes to the Health Shuttle Service Changes to the Health Shuttle service will be introduced during September.

The Health Shuttle will focus on: 1. Helping the whole community (Ruawai North) access health services in Whangarei 2. Helping rural people access health services in Dargaville. For bookings phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013.

What this means is: The Health Shuttle will no longer be collecting people within the Dargaville Township and taking them to appointments in Dargaville.

So if you live within the Dargaville Township area i.e. inside the 100km/hour speed limits, Ritches Town Service can help you, they have reduced their fares to $10 return trip, on their scheduled timetable route.

YES they are able to collect you from your home if you ring 439 6306 and make a booking, it would be helpful to align your appointments within their scheduled bus route.

Working together we hope to be able to meet the transport needs of our community.

Sunshine Organics Store ‘The Healthy Heart of Maungaturoto’ Winner of Northland’s Excellence in Retail Award 2010 Herbal Health * Gardening and Plants Fresh produce and juices Wide range of skin care and organic makeup Cleaning products * Organic dry food goods Deli selections * Bulk foods Fresh ground wheat * Organic wholefoods

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SEPTEMBER 21 - 2011

Dargaville moto-x club Mud, speed and gasoline a great recipe!

Dargaville’s Motocross Club is one of the biggest sporting groups in the district, with members enjoying big thrills on two wheels and four at their custom-built track.

On 18 September the action was hot and the mud was flying as patchy early weather cleared and round two of the ‘Battle of the Dunes’ roared into life!

Dargaville Honda are Racing quads provide four-wheeled dirt track action zealous supporters of the sport, which is growing in popularity thanks in October, and the local Dargaville contingent of part to the successes of Kiwi riders overseas, riders are sure to be out in force to uphold the and visits from international daredevils like the honour of their club against fierce competition.

Crusty Demons (who aren’t motocross racers If you’ve ever wanted to give this exciting per se, but who certainly provide big exposure sport a go — or if you’re just a keen spectator for off-road sports)! It’s an easy sport to pick up, — then head along to one of the Dargaville even for the kids, with smaller 50cc and 80cc Motocross club’s club days on the third Sunday bikes made for the junior grades and plenty of of each month. You’ll find their track just out of experience in the local club to help riders of all town at Te Kopuru, but of course you can also ages lift their performance and have a great stop in at Dargaville Honda for all the details. time.

Make a day of it with lunch from the Kiwi Kai The final round of the three-round Battle of cart and enjoy the thrills, the noise and the the Dunes will take place at the Northern Dirt excitement which only off-road motorbikes and Bike Club’s Ahipara Sand Track on the first of racing quads can deliver!

Big air and skillful control are the hallmarks of motocross racing

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Suzuki Swift

It’s easy to talk entirely in superlatives when discussing the Suzuki Swift. It’s first iteration was accorded the title of NZ’s favourite small car — indeed, our favourite car hands down as it won over a generation of motorists with its fun, funky looks and utter practicality. When you look at the second generation Swift, clichés spring to mind about the best getting better, of new tricks from a car which is the very opposite of an old dog.

The heir to the supermini crown has just kept surprising through both generations, with careful evolution and tweaking from Suzuki adding space, widening the car’s stance, delivering even better fuel economy and still retaining the thrillingly nimble feel through the corners which has seen the Swift become a firm favourite with critics and the public alike.

Indeed, the figures tell the tale: 5.5 to

6.2 litres per 100 kilometres; 5 stars on the all important ANCAP safety rating; 1.4 litres of precision hardware under the hood which purrs contentedly and unhurriedly at motorway speeds.

With electronic stability control and brake force distribution backing up a cleverly designed layout, the Swift certainly lives up to its name, parking, turning and handling with smooth and precise ease.

Here in the north the Suzuki Swift is available from Pacific Motor Group in Whangarei, who have a specialist Suzuki dealership in Kioreroa road. Here you’ll find a full range of Suzuki cars and motorcycles — including the exciting new Swift. It’s well worth a drive over to take the wheel of this incredible little vehicle, and see for yourself why it’s become New Zealand’s favourite!

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Marcel Motors LTD We supply parts & servicing – Batteries – WOF – All makes Authorised Toyota Parts & Service

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Detroit steel in Dargaville

Spotted at Marcel Motors — this classic Chevrolet Impala is the last word in 1960s American cruising, with its long, sleek lines and a big V8 powerhouse under the hood. Imported into New Zealand brand new, this is the perfect ride for a long hot summer, sure to turn heads at the beach or on the open highway — and the good news is, it’s for sale! In fact, the coming weeks may bring more surprises as Marcel Motors unveil more beautiful US classics for the summer cruising season

“Go the blacks” Cars

11 falcon FG XT, delivery kms only, stunning in new colour (havana), towbar, m/f etc, save $8,500 on recommended retail price, drive away (17.52% discount) ...........................$41,775 11 falcon XR6 All blacks Special, Luxury Pack Trim, Dual Zone A/C, Leather, Premium Audio, Limited Edition All Black decals, (Registration and extras additional) .............................. $49,990 11 fiesta AB35 Manual Mountune performance kit, 104kw of power, Body Kit, Spoilers, Leather Trim, Personalised No Plate AB35YP (Only 35 built) ...............................$35,990 11 focus 2.0 Zetec auto, choice of colour – red, silver or blue. Save $7,355 (Registration extra) ........................................................................................................................ $49,990 11 territory TX RWD 7 Seater, petrol. “Check this price” (Registration extra) ............... $49,990 10 fiesta 1.6 Zetec manual, 1 owner 28,000km, painted squeeze..........................................$21,490 10 mondeo 2.3 auto sedan, only 3,140kms, painted ink blue, driven by Ford Executive .. $30,990 10 mondeo 2.3 auto sedan, only 8,935kms, painted sea grey, driven by Ford Executive..$29,990 09 focus 2.0 auto, 1 owner, 47,000km, painted kelp green .................................................... $19,990 09 territory Ghia auto AWD, 1 owner, 57,400km, towbar, alloy running bds, leather trim, 7seater, reverse camera etc................................................................................................ due in soon 08 focus 2.0 auto, 1 owner, 53,000km, painted kelp green .................................... Value $18,990 08 mondeo 2.3 auto wagon, 1 owner, painted tango, check out our price ............................$15,990 07 falcon BFII XR6 6 speed auto, 2 owners, 95,000km, painted bionic blue .................... $19,490 07 focus 2.0 manual, 1 owner, 60,000km, painted tango ..................................................... $16,990 07 focus 2.0 manual, 1 owner, 75,000km, our courtesy car, all our customers rave about it, painted ocean blue ................................................................$15,990 07 (Dec) mondeo 2.3 Zetec auto, 1 very good owner, very nice in panther black, 65,000km.............................................................................................................$24,990 07 territory Ghia AWD SY, 7 seater, 1 owner, towbar, roof rack etc ...................................$33,500 03 maZda familia hatch 1.5 auto, absolutely immaculate................................................... $12,250 03 mitsubishi Pajero 3.5 Exceed LWB, extremely popular ...............................................$12,490 02 fairmont AU111 Ghia V8, these are hard to find, painted white, leather trim ................ $9,990 02 holden Vectra 2.2 GL Wagon, manual ................................................................................$7,490 99 laser 1.8 GLXi auto hatchback, very tidy, only 123,000km ................................................. $8,990 99 nissan WinGroad 1.5 manual wagon, cars in this condition are hard to find............. $4,990 98 nissan laurel Medalist 2.0 auto, well above average condition .................................. $4,990

Light Commercials 10 ranGer Wildtrack 4WD, auto, 3.0TD, 1 owner, 64,100km, great value at .......................$39,990 09 ranGer 3.0TD XLT 4WD Tuffdeck, towbar, torneau cover ................................................$34,990 08 ranGer 3.0TD XLT 4WD, crewcab, auto, 1 owner, 54,000km, hard lid, Tuff Deck, tow bar, painted titanium grey ...................................................................................................................$33,990 06 courier 2.5TD, single cab, 2WD, flatdeck, 1 owner, tidy .....................................................$14,250

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InternatIonal rUGBY neWS

Brought to you by empire liquor centre – Your one stop before all the big games!

The Liquor Centre Group 81 Victoria Street, DargaVille empire liquor centre Wines & Spirits Open 6 days Ph 09 439 8786 • Fax 09 439 4760

Upsets and excitement set the stage You could be excused for thinking that Saint Patrick’s Day came twice this year, as overjoyed Irish fans celebrated their team’s victory over Australia in what has to be the stand-out upset of the tournament so far.

Supporters, who had packed the 02 arena in Dublin to watch their team tackle the highly rated Wallabies partied into the night after the boys in green pulled off a tryless win to shake the World Cup to its roots.

All eyes will be on the chastened Australian side as they take on relative novices the United States this Friday — from 8.30pm expect a lot of Kiwi fans to tune in and see if the Wallabies can come back on form — or if they’ll dip out before the semis! Equally keenly observed will be the match between Ireland and Russia on Sunday the 25th at 7.30pm. Can the men from the Emerald Isle keep up their winning streak?

Elsewhere in the pools on Sunday the determined Scots team takes on Argentina at 8.30pm, with Scotland keen to show the Irish that they aren’t the only Celtic warriors in this tournament! Meanwhile it’s a battle of Pacific Island neighbours as Fiji and Samoa face off in an afternoon game at 3.30pm, with both teams putting their national pride on the line in what is sure to be a very hard fought game.

Of course here in the North there are two big fixtures we’re looking forward to — the first promises a replay of the festive atmosphere and

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bright red banners of last Wednesday, which saw Whangarei transformed into a RWC carnival! On Tuesday the 27th Canada and Japan meet on the grassy battleground of Toll Stadium for a match that will light up the north — be sure to get there early!

And most crucially of all, on Saturday the 24th at 8.30pm the All Blacks take on their most feared World Cup opponents — a French side who may have had some early jitters last

week, but who still represent a historical fear for our men in black. Memories of World Cups past will hopefully not put their hoodoo on our side as they meet their biggest challenge in the tournament so far!

As usual, we’re right behind the mighty A.B.s and so are many of the local businesses in Dargaville — check out all the flags, banners, bunting, balloons and window displays as you cruise downtown to see our patriotic spirit!

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Open From 10am

Come down to the Central and watch all the Rugby Action with the team @ Central Hotel

BLACK’S OUR COLOUR! Bar snack available Happy hour all day & night for all games

Cnr Victoria & Edward Sts, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8034

ARATAPU TAVERN • Watch the international rugby action on our big screen • Hearty tavern menu and full bar • Relax by the fire in a real kiwi pub Full menu, bar snacks and courtesy van available Follow us on Facebook • Doors Open 11:00 am Phone 09 439 5923 • www.aratapu.com

Room 6, year 4 students with their teacher, Rachel Chapman

The Dargaville Club

55 Victoria Street 09 439 8211

With a

HUGE high-definition

screen and SKY Sport we’re the next best thing to being right on the sideline!

For Members and Invited Guests

Dargaville’s St Joseph’s School showed their support for the All Blacks — and some other teams — by running a themed mufti day to coincide with the opening of the Rugby World Cup 2011.

“We usually have a mufti once a fortnight, so we decided we would do a dress up one this time,” said principal, Glennis Guest.

“We decorated the tennis courts with All Black flags and got some black and white balloons to decorate the office. We got lots of toots from cars going past, so it was great.

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C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S

• Engagement Portraits • Weddings • Family Portraits

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

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3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

Floor Sanding Greg Brownie

Locally owned and operated • Floor restoration • New floors sanded and coated

• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

Quality workmanship guaranteed Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564

HAMMONDS Lawyers

The team at Hammonds provide the highest quality legal service and advice in all areas of law and business

Phone us, we’re here to help

PHONE 09 439 7099

Hokianga Rd, Dargaville • Email hammonds.law@xtra.co.nz

TRACTOR & MACHINERY REPAIRS HYDRAULIC

HOSES & FITTINGS

MOBILE SERVICE

34 Beach Rd, daRgaville

Ph 09 439 6544

Lyn’s Creations

Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172 E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nz www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

• Audio Visual • Domestic Wiring • Lighting Shop • Security / CCTV Systems • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Repairs & Maintenance • Cowshed Electrical Systems • Air Conditioning / Ventilation

• Carpet & vinyl • Residential & commercial • Floor preparation • Top quality installations • Measure & quote • Mobile service

Phone Lyn

Ph 09 431 1017 Ah 09 431 8760 Mobile 021 515 415 Christine Barrott

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Your Vision on Paper

Plans 4 U

Architectural Design & Draughting Services Email: gjsmith@ihug.co.nz Phone: Grant Smith (LBP-D2) 09 433 9774 or 021 433 462

Greg Newman Ph 09 439 0853 Mobile 027 258 9931 Email newman.horne@igrin.co.nz

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Jo Dawson

Phone: 021 741 750 09 423 7201 graceprint@mail.com Colin and Janice Clement

Standard Clean To Full Valet Ph: 021 540 224 or 09 439 8723

For your

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Maungaturoto Flooring Co

Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small

09 439 0751

• Plumbing • gasfitting • Roofing • DRainage • seweR systems • sePtic tanks • gas/wooD fiRes • wateR tanks • PumPs • sPouting • bathRoomwaRe • gas califonts • gas aPPliances • solaR hot wateR heating • PiPes anD fittings

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Bust your moves, tricks n’ tunes “Basically we’re throwing a party to mark BNZ’s anniversary,”

The Bank of New Zealand will celebrate its 150th anniversary this October and BNZ branches around New Zealand are devising plans to mark the occasion.

Dargaville staff will honour the milestone with a Talent Quest for young and old.

“Basically we’re throwing a party to mark BNZ’s anniversary,” says customer service consultant, Terangi Williams.

“And we thought, what better way to celebrate than a talent show to showcase Dargaville’s local talent.

“We are hoping to have fifteen performers on the night, with a range of singers, dancers — even drummers.

Sneak peaks at our acts so far are; Circus Kumarani, the Highland Dance Troupe, Jessica McKenzie and Dan Collett. A few performers are interested but they are yet to be confirmed.

“On the night, there will be prizes and the crowd will act as our judges. At the front of the stage there will be boxes with each performer’s name and the crowd will choose their favourite act by placing a card into that performer’s box.

“Acts should be three to eight minutes long – to keep the show running smoothly,” adds Terangi. “We’ll have an award for the crowd favourite, runner up and the BNZ choice winner.”

The BNZ Talent Quest is on Friday, October 21, at the Dargaville Town Hall.

Doors open at 6.15pm for a 7pm start, admission is five dollars for audience members and seats are limited.

All profits made from tickets will go towards a $1000 brick with the Dargaville community name on it, for the Oncology Unit at Whangarei Hospital.

Tickets are available from BNZ Dargaville. Refreshments will also be available for purchase at intermission.

So come along and celebrate with BNZ Dargaville, you’ll be supporting a great cause.

Enquiries should be directed to Terangi or Caleb: 09 439 8543 or 021 1333 232.

Email terangi_williams@bnz.co.nz.

Big, bright — and thirsty!

If you’ve been wondering about the hot orange paint job which graces part of the Northern Wairoa Hotel, you won’t be alone.

Speculation that this bright makeover has been something to do with the Rugby World Cup has proven to a be a little wide of the mark, however — all was revealed when the bold signage of Thirsty Liquor was unveiled, heralding the opening of the nationwide chain’s latest addition.

With branches up and down New Zealand (and locally in Waipu, Maungaturoto and Wellsford), the bright orange stores with their big specials and friendly staff have become a hit with the public, offering a wide range of refreshing ales, fine wines and imported spirits perfect for parties, get-togethers and special occasions. In fact, with enough prior notice the Thirsty team can even cater the beverages for your forthcoming event — meaning that while they are Thirsty, your guests won’t be!

A warm welcome to Thirsty Liquor from us here at the Lifestyler. We wish you great success and encourage all our readers to come on in and introduce themselves as well.

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 28 September 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 26 September 2011.

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For Sale

½ PRICE Beds – Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.

NEW HOMES available now for immediate delivery.

Yes! You can afford it. Contact us now 0800 534 844 or 09 425 0103.

½ PRICE Beds – Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.

For Sale

SOCKET SET ½” drive, 42 piece. Now only $199.99, saving $100. Auto One Dargaville. 09 439 8219.

TILES TILES TILES. Best range, Best Prices, Best Installation. Your Local Tile Store. Tiletex Ltd, 66 Victoria Street, Phone 09 439 4455.

½ PRICE Beds – Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai.

Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.

Great Specials at Farmlands!

CAR MATS – All Blacks - $25 set of four. Auto One Dargaville. 09 439 8219.

DIESEL OIL. 10 litre 15W/40. save $25, September only. Auto One Dargaville. 09 439 8219.

HUGE RANGE. Fruit trees. Roses, Spring flowering and Weeping trees, disease resistant varieties.

Adams Nurseries, 4 Connell Rd, Waipu Phone 09 432 0121.

HOT R E F F O

LARGE OLD laundry copper bowl $30, Pottery Kiln 11cub.ft, kiln shelves mixed sizes, 3 tan. 1.2 x 2.4m new plywood sheets $15 ea., Cowley pottery wheel needs bowl $35, large plastic buckets some new from $10 ea, HP Photosmart printer $20, Fold up bed on wheels steel frame with mattress $30, Fold up card table $10, Posture kneeling chair $20.

Phone 09 431 6740.

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Fieldmaster Gate 12ft EVERYONE’S PRICE

DARGAVILLE

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AD Focus Carpark, Dargaville Fresh & Local

Eggs Pork Fish Herbs Bacon Fruit & Vegetables Soap Honey Cheese Kumara Crafts Mussels Plants Potatoes Calzone Pizza Preserves Onions Live Music

Get the best sandwich in town 103 Victoria Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 0605

ALL CLOTHES $3!

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Old Dairy Factory 4 Bassett St, Dargaville Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 8am-Noon.

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And while there check out Farmlands great range of fencing and gate accessories.

While stocks last.

All prices include GST. Valid until 1st October 2011.

Dargaville 1 River Road (09) 439 7693 dargaville@farmlands.co.nz

BATHROOM WARE Full range of

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Tapware, Kitchen

ROTARY HOE: Home garden, going or not. Phone 09 439 5052.

sinks and more at Plumbing and Heating Centre

 0800 326 123

102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Got2Go Got2Go Plants bark MulchPlants SALE In BULK PITTOSPORUM MOUNTAIN GREEN

500cm high $5 each excellent moisture retention & weed suppression

Ph berNie 09 439 6785

MATAKOHE, ONE or two bedrooms available, street access, broadband, sealed road, near museum. Phone 09 431 6740.

Bathroom ware,

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JVC USB/CD receiver with free 16cm speakers $249.99 Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

RIVERSIDE

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Flatmate Wanted

Hours: 9.00am–4.00pm

55 West Coast Rd

Te Kopuru

09 439 5556 Open 9am–4pm

House For Sale RELOCATABLE HOME Brand new, 3 double bedrooms, fully decorated, sundeck included. For details please phone 027 477 5340 or 09 431 6964. $99,000 +GST.

Plants & Nurseries HARDY COASTAL PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. We have a broad range of quality native plants with prices starting at just $2.50 plus GST with great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available.

Enquiries welcome Thursday to Sunday on 09 439 4223 or 0274 323 336.

Property Maintenance ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & repairs • Kitchen/bathroom fitouts • Flooring repairs • Decks • Waterblasting • Windows & latches • Plus much more. 10% discount for senior citizens. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

TANK WATER Testing. High quality testing for T and E-coli in your tank or bore water. Printed clear lab results provided with recommendations. Phone TWT 09 422 9345.

For Hire

Cabins to Rent Northland Your ideal solution to short or long term accommodation.

3 sizes available.

To Rent/Lease FOR RENT: 2 bedroom Paparoa, 5 mins walk to township wanting mature couple person, non smoker. No dogs. $140 per week. Phone 09 439 0723.

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Closing date for classified advertising for the 28 September 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 26 September 2011.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Work Wanted SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blasters.

Phone 09 439 6330.

BUILDER AVAILABLE Design & build all your plans.

New homes, additions, alterations. Free quotes, quality workmanship. Phone Tony Greenfield 027 477 5340 or 09 431 6964 AH.

DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Cutting Service

Work Wanted

Nick Evans MSF UK Osteopath for Back Pain Relief

09 439 2620 021 185 4856

09 439 6068

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors - Trucks - Roofing Iron Batteries, Copper - Brass - Aluminium etc.

Little River Transport Ltd Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

Plumbing and Heating Centre

FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE educating you.

Kaipara Budgeting Service, 58 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Please Telephone 09 946 5440 (free local call) for an appointment!

Install a Solar system and save up to 75% of your water heating costs call for expert advice and service

 0800 326 123

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Situations Vacant

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

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DAIRY FARMER WORKER WANTED. 15 minutes out of Dargaville. Accommodation provided. Would suit Single or younger person. No experience necessary. Just keen to work and learn. Phone Aaron 09 439 1857 or 021 129 6508.

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GARAGE SALE Friday 23 and Saturday 24. 139 River Rd, No Sales before 8.00am. Everything must go.

TILES

First Aid Courses

Tempist Fujit Live @ The Dargaville Club 1st October. Tickets from Empire Wines.

Limited tickets available.

Call in to our showroom to see the large range of quality tiles available at

Workplace, Basic and Refresher courses.

Held locally or at your workplace

Plumbing and Heating Centre

Email: terryontour@hotmail.com or phone: 021 169 2096

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A permanent position is available

• Siteworks • Hedge Removal • Metalling • Drainage • Pole Holes

Ph Bernie 09 439 6785

For a reliable, energetic, fun loving person who has an Must be available from 2.30-5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during school term and 8.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday Please send CV to Supervisor/Manager 38 Parore Street Dargaville 0310.

Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply) Over 25 years experience • Return deliveries by arrangement For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette Ph 09 439 2020 • 021 401 934 Ah/Fax 09 439 2910 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Remember Daylight Saving Starts Sunday 25 September Before you go to bed on Saturday night make sure you put your clocks forward 1 hour

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Rodney College 50th Reunion Interest is running high and preparations are well under way for the Rodney College 50th Reunion to be held during the weekend of 17th to 19th February 2012.

Saturday Night – Dance 7.30pm.

Sunday – Combined Church service, Wellsford Community Centre 10.30am.

Dargaville Skate Park Raffle Draw 2011 Winner Nick Juretich

Sunday – planned activities in the afternoon.

Register at www.rodneycollege.school.nz We look forward to seeing many former students and staff during the weekend.

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Friday Night – Wine & Cheese from 7pm.

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SPRING MAINTENANCE Now Is The Time To Act!

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Ballance Welcome Their New Local Representative Respected company, Ballance Agri-Nutrients is pleased to welcome Julie Fox to their technical sales team and Dargaville Service Centre, offering expert advice to farmers of the Kaipara district.

Julie has been in the industry for nearly 12 years, and replaces Ross Mullan as Technical Sales Representative in the Dargaville region. Julie brings local knowledge, experience and enthusiasm, and will be out working with farmers to understand their Agri-nutrient needs, while providing technical know-how.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is well known for their thorough approach, providing in-depth soil testing, nutrient budgets, nutrient management plans and advice. Julie will tailor solutions to each customers individual land use and future plans using her technical skills, technology and eye for detail to deliver greater results and productivity.

After all, the bottom line is better profits for local agribusiness — a commitment which Julie and Ballance Agri-Nutrients are here to ensure.

Julie Fox 027 439 0996 | Dargaville Service Centre 09 439 3078 | Customer Service 0800 222 090