Kaipara Lifestyler, September 28 2011

LIFESTYLER

September 28 2011

Kaipara

Plan Your Future See Pages 10-13

Kaipara’s Regional Newspaper — Kaipara Owned and Operated — Phone 09 439 6933 — www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz 10,000 Copies DELIVERED FREE throughout the Kaipara: Dargaville, Ruawai, Paparoa, Matakohe, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and environs

Variety at Ruawai A sell-out crowd attended Ruawai College’s fourth Variety Concert and Wearable Arts Show and a high percentage of the students were on stage during the course of the evening “The yearly event was just a typical, old-style, school variety concert with — everything,” said the school’s financial officer and concert organiser, Ngaire Dent. “The acts included the Year 7 drama class, a skit by Year 13 students, the ukulele group, students who are learning to play rock guitar and singers. We also had a couple of guest items this year, including a performance from Matakohe Primary School.

“The Year 10 students usually make a wearable art piece and model it in front of the school as part of the Home Economics programme. This year however, we opened the competition up to the whole school and included it as part of the concert.

“The ultimate winner was a Year 7 student — one of the youngest participants. Her creation was a caterpillar come butterfly, symbolising a metamorphosis.

“The wearable arts would have to have been a highlight, because it’s the first time we’ve included it in the concert but there were a lot of highlights and it was a delightful show.

“Supper was also prepared and served by students and part of a curriculum exercise. The Year 11 Home Economics had to decide what they were going to sell, cost it out and work out how much profit they could make. Any profit it will go back to the Home Ec department.”

Page 2

Hip, hip hooray at 80

Page 5

Kaipara born and bred

Supreme winner — designer Zara Marychurch, modelled by Bailey O’Sullivan

Tonga came to Dargaville An impromptu visit to Dargaville, by the Tongan Rugby World Cup team last Friday was a rare but popular treat.

Page 9

Ideas for Youth

Excited children, fans, council representatives, RWC officials and 30 Tongan rugby players came out in force for a lively Tongan spectacular, including traditional food and music.

After a Tongan welcome, dance and prayer, Mayor Neil Tiller officially welcomed the team to Dargaville. This was followed by a generous fare of taro, raw fish, fresh salads and roast meat — all prepared traditionally and with love.

The evening continued with more dance, autograph signing and excitement before the team had to depart for their next destination.

Only one building company gives your family a very warm feeling ...for FREE One New Zealand building company is now offering the FIRST Residential Thermal Heart joinery upgrade for FREE on all it’s new homes. For no extra cost you’ll get a whopping130% better thermal performance over standard windows, and less chance of condensation. Classic’s free upgrade offer means you get a healthier, quieter home that’s warmer in winter and cooler in summer - with power savings you’ll really notice! A home that breathes - that’s Classic Care.

TM

To learn about Classic’s FREE UPGRADE offer call 09 436 0299 or visit our showhome, Northcrest Drive, Onerahi , Whangarei, Opening hours: Mon – Fri 10am-2pm, Sun 12pm-3pm Every Classic home built with Thermal Heart™ joinery before 28 February 2012 also goes into FIRST Joinery’s draw to win one of the following prize packages...

Home Entertainment Package TV, BluRay Player and Home Theatre Stereo system - to the value of $7000 New Kitchen Kit-Out You choose the kitchen appliances, even plates and cutlery - to the value of $7000 Furnish your New Home Couches, tables, chairs - you choose to the value of $7000 from forma furniture

35567 devcich.co.nz

Members of the local Tongan community welcome members of the Tongan World Cup rugby team to Dargaville

2

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Mangawhai Beach School Agricultural and Gala Day 2011

Nothing characterises rural school life more than an Agricultural Day but the long standing tradition is in danger of joining the history books — however, not if Kaipara communities can help it! Mangawhai Beach School Agricultural and Gala Day, on the Saturday of Labour Weekend, promises to be an awesome day filled with family fun and plenty to see and do.

The day will start at 9am with the calf and lamb judging, as proud children present their pampered pets. Familiar favourites will also be on the agenda, such as vegetable animal creations and sand saucers. The miniature gardens will tie in the Rugby World Cup by having a ‘World Flags’ theme.

A new custom this year, is that the Year 7 and 8 students are designing and running their own game and activities, as part of their classroom learning, so there are sure to be some creative ideas! The new activities include water walking and sumo suit wrestling but there will also be cake stalls, bric-a-brac, plants, book and toy stalls, gumboot throwing, an electric fence challenge, pony rides, a nail drive and more.

Another new event is the ‘True Taste of Mangawhai’, from 11am, featuring an array of local wine, beer and cheese. Lots of local entertainment will also be on offer, with performances by the school kapa haka and Love 2 Dance groups, the School’s ‘Mangawhai’s Got Talent’ finalists and local bands.

The popular quick fire raffles are back again and the prizes include an Avanti bike and family photo sitting. The dunking machine, where principal, Aaron Kemp, and some of the teachers will be stationed at times will be a student’s dream come true.

The fun day out for young and old, will also

Hip, hip hooray at 80 Local Dargaville identity, Lillian Radich celebrated her 80th birthday recently with family and close friends. The fact that three of Lillian’s four surviving siblings, Doug, Joy and Ken, were able to attend the Baylys Beach lunch was a real treat. Lillian has played an active role in the community as a Justice of the Peace and marriage celebrant and has been heavily involved with netball. Singing group, Take Six, provided the entertainment for Lillian’s milestone birthday.

Siblings, Doug, Joy, Lillian and Ken get together to celebrate Lillian’s 80th birthday

Daffodil Day a major success be a fundraising funds initiative for Mangawhai Beach School. Money raised will be used to support students’ learning and go towards classroom resources, including new computers and other learning aides.

To see the water walkers and sumo wrestlers, which will be at Ag Day, go to: http://blastentertainment.co.nz/content/ waterwalkers.html or http://blastentertainment. co.nz/content/sumo-wrestling.html

1 application of urea using the Ravtrack system can provide a proven gain of

$15 to $22 per hectare

over conventional spreading systems

The Daffodil Day Cancer Appeal has had its fundraising efforts boosted, thanks to some help from the Kaipara. Dargaville’s National Bank, along with the help of ANZ Bank, have raised approximately $8,200 for Daffodil Day 2011.

“In previous years we were very successful with grocery raffles, so we chose to run these again,” says the National Bank’s, Stacey Beattie. “The raffles ran throughout August and there were limited tickets, which sold out in record time.

“Our numerous raffles included an iced cake, pet hampers, pamper packs and, of course, our massive grocery hampers. These were all very well supported and we would like to say a big congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who brought tickets.

“On Daffodil Day itself, we ran our annual sausage sizzle and had a fantastic array of delicious slices and cup cakes for sale. Many of the baked goods were kindly donated.”

The National Bank and ANZ Bank would also like to say a huge thank you to all the businesses that contributed to their success on Daffodil Day and also thank the community for getting behind a worthy cause. They look forward to next year and your help to make another impressive contribution to the cancer appeal.

Listen to Big River FM

“It’s your Community Radio Station”

Spreading Northland

The precise way to grow

For news, interviews and popular music, Big River FM has it all.

For advertising call our Sales Manager, Peter Martin

big big river river fm fm Dargaville 98.6 FM

Ruawai 88.2 FM

09 439 3003 sales@bigriverfm.co.nz We’re looking after your community in so many ways

• • • • • •

We apply what you need, where you need it Ravtrak advanced guidance Proof of placement maps Experienced local operator

We can cart and spread from all fertiliser stores Call us today: Jason Williamson 027 499 2530 Ravensdown Customer Centre 0800 100 123

NORTHLAND

The Kaipara Lifestyler is published with pride by NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, a privately owned Kaipara company.

Phone: 09 439 6933 or 0800 466 793 • Fax: 09 439 6930 Email: info@thelifestyler.co.nz • Postal Address: PO Box 474, Dargaville Physical Address: Lifestyler House, 107 River Road, Dargaville

Kaipara Lifestyler Editor at large: Paul Campbell 09 439 6933 Editorial: Joanne Speechly Brian Eastwood Jewelie Sterling

Graphic Design: Greer Mackay Gavin Bainbridge David Stevens

Advertising: Andy Bryenton Lisa Moffat Helen Reidt

Production: Jenny Crundwell

Accounts: Lesley Robinson • Photographer: Caryl Smith 021 110 5627

Read The Lifestyler online — www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Opinions expressed in this publication, by advertisers or contributors, are not necessarily those of NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd.

3

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Civil disobedience call over sewerage costs

by Paul Campbell

‘Kaipara is now in the same situation as Greece, except that Greece will get bailed out’ This was the dire warning, as well as a suggestion of civil disobedience in the form of refusing to pay rates, as around 200 Mangawhai residents supported by visitors from other parts of the Kaipara packed the town’s senior citizens’ hall last weekend demanding answers to the spiraling cost of the EcoCare sewage treatment system.

The meeting was called by the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association which claims the EcoCare rates on the community are unlawful and invalid, and that Kaipara District Council debt — at $60 million for the sewage scheme alone — has “reached the point where the collapse of the district is inevitable unless urgent and drastic action is taken.

“We have exhausted our options for achieving productive dialogue with the Kaipara District Council,” said association chairman, Bruce Rogan.

Mr Rogan said the meeting was called to define the problems the community faced and hear from those who might have solutions to contribute or need questions answered.

He added an audit of all council financial transactions was needed to ascertain what money was spent and where it had gone. This had to be done as ‘a prerequisite to forming any plan of action to deal with the crisis as a whole’.

He noted that Mr McKerchar had ‘told the Kaipara Lifestyler that council won’t show up here’, and then noted the presence of Mayor Neil Tiller,

who told the meeting he was present although ‘Jack advised me not to come’.

Mr Tiller spoke to a number of questions from the floor, in effect confirming that council costs were financed by borrowings.

Mr Rogan then said that “if at the next meeting we have no progress to report,” (in seeking an audit of council finances) “and no prospect of any, and it is clear we have our community behind us, we are going to propose to you that we all withhold our rates until somebody starts to take us seriously.”

The Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association will meet again to discuss any progress and community options on Sunday, October 23.

Shaolin Kempo Martial Arts School

Service and repairs to all makes and models at a price you can afford.

We specialise in both Japanese and European vehicles

Ph (09) 422 2127

Church Hill Road, Port Albert, Wellsford Opening Hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Y6 NL

mins from Wells fo r

AN YOU C S HERE U FIND

Services | Tune Ups | WOF repairs | Cambelts All makes and models | All jobs considered

Next Week’s Entertainment

The Big Games are still to come!

Members, friends & clubs with reciprocal visiting rights welcome

To enquire about classes phone 09 439 6226

Northern Wairoa Memorial

Leaders in the field of martial arts

RSA

Norfolk Court

“Go the All Blacks” Norfolk Court Rest Home Ltd • 68-72 Normanby Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 6214 • Ask for Carla RN/Manager or Stuart CEO

The Right Choice • Locally owned and operated Member of New Zealand Aged Care Association

e

“Most of the Staff (haven’t met them all) really care and listen to Residents” “I thank you for looking after my Mum and appreciate how full on she can be” “Dad has been at the home for 3 years and always talks about how well he is treated and fed. He enjoys the talks with the Caregivers. I would like a phone call after the reviews but Dad always keeps me informed.”

Norfolk Court Rest Home Ltd “Great home for the Elderly, keep it up”

MeDica le l il

n tr ce

In the past we have shared word for word unsolicited comments from our residents. We now share word for word some positive comments from our residents family/support person obtained through a recent written questionnaire in June 2011.

Dar g av

Hokianga Road • Ph 09 439 8164

www.robertgemmell-martialarts.co.nz

9.00am-4.00pm weekdays, closed Thursdays 10.00am-2.00pm weekends, Sundays on trial until February Closed all public holidays

LIMITED

You can still enjoy the rugby with us

These arts develop: overall health and fitness, confidence, leadership skills and self defence.

Opening hours from 1st October 2011:

MOTORS

Don’t miss a great night’s entertainment

We have beginners introductory classes in Shaolin Kempo and Tai Chi Chuan starting now.

Awakino Road Transfer Station and Recycling Shop

Church Hill

d

“Kaipara is now in the same situation as Greece, except that Greece will get bailed out. We need to stress again that we are facing a very serious financial situation, verging on catastrophic, with severe long term impacts for residents and ratepayers. There is a threat to the viability of the entire district.”

It was standing room only at a public meeting called to discuss Mangawhai’s Ecocare sewage treatment system

O

“Despite repeated promises and undertakings and despite many personnel changes, nothing has changed. There has been some recent disclosure and confirmation of the seriousness of the financial situation we face. The (council) CEO (Jack McKerchar) is now leaving and unless some action is taken he will do so without having to account for his part in this.

“Caring for our community”

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

A few minutes from your day, Every 3 Years could save your life.

Please Phone D.M.C 09 439 8079 Or Te-ha 09 439 1690

4

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

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’.

Scallop season a mixed bag

by Paul Campbell The scallop season opened on the Kaipara at the beginning of this month and enthusiasts out gathering the delicacies have been reporting a mixed bag so far. A straw poll of early season boaties finds some have managed a quota bag in a fairly short time, while others have found the shellfish a little more elusive.

The local harbour situation seems to be reflected around Northland, with the local field operations manager for the Ministry of Fisheries, Darren Edwards, saying that early results have been patchy.

“However, stocks are good, although there is predominance of juvenile scallops that have yet to reach the minimum 100 mls across. But it bodes well for the future of the fishery.”

Mr Edwards added that the season so far has been trouble free, with fishers obeying the rules and regulations.

“We had three-day patrols out on both land and sea at the start of the season, and these will be continued over the coming months.”

From September 1 until March 31, gatherers are allowed to take a maximum of 20 scallops measuring a minimum of 100 millimetres.

MAF head office spokesman, Greg Keys, says fishers are expected

SCRAP METALS WANTED Scrap Cars All Trucks and Farm Machinery All Heavy Steels All Light Steel Whiteware/roofing Iron etc *Collection & Skip Bins Available Non Ferrous Scrap Copper, Aluminium, Brass, Lead, Batteries etc Top Prices Paid Ph: 09 426 1552 or 0800 Tin Men LOCATION – TAVERN RD, SILVERDALE

to count and measure each shellfish as it is gathered to give the undersized scallops being returned the best possible chance of survival.

“Only those who actively take the scallops are entitled to a limit,” he added. “This means they must have gathered the scallops themselves from the beach or actively participated in the setting and recovery of the dredge.”

The only exception is where a diver is gathering the scallops from a boat, in which case the diver may also legally take a limit for a safety person and for a boat person, provided both are on board and acting in those roles.

Those who ignore the rules Local keen fisherman, may receive infringement notices Daniel Kenny eyes freshly caught Kaipara scallops of $250 or $500 or, in more serious cases, face prosecution, large fines and the around for the long-term future. possible forfeiture of vehicles or boats.

With the Rugby World Cup occupying centre Towards the end of last season, a man stage at the moment, one can’t fault the ministry was convicted after being caught with over for jumping on the band-wagon.

80 scallops, more than half of which were MAF Director General, Wayne McNee, undersized. says he encourages fishers to share with our He received a $1,000 fine and lost his international visitors, adding that we must also 7.3-metre boat and everything on it, including exercise restraint and let those we’re hosting a 200-horsepower outboard and his dive gear. know there are fair size and bag limits we all It is a warning that the rules and regulations need to respect. have rather sharp teeth. But in the end, it is Good advice, but from the writer’s vantage simply a matter of common sense and self- point, there don’t seem to be all that many world policing, to ensure a sustainable fishery is cup visitors cruising about the Kaipara.

Kaikohe Fire Museum • Model Fire Engines • Fire Memorabilia • Uniforms • Other moments in time

OPEN MOST DAYS Please phone to guarantee viewing

09 405 3130 Ngaire • 021 489 668 Jim 7 Heke Street, Kaikohe | ENTRY BY DONATION

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.

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Kaipara born and bred ‘Oh, I thought you worked at Polwarth’s?’ is a common mistake people make when meeting the Kaipara District Council’s new corporate services support manager, Brenda Polwart.

Her response is typical, “No, I’m the much younger, prettier more intelligent sister that works at the council!”

Brenda has worked at council for three and a half years, working in customer services and then policy and planning.

Recent restructuring has seen her promoted to management and she is now in charge of the customer service teams for Dargaville, Kaiwaka and the Dargaville Town Library.

“It’s about excellence in customer service and building up the levels Brenda Polwart — KDC of service that we provide,” says corporate services support manager Brenda.

“We have a philosophy here and that’s that we want to be the best little council in New Zealand and that’s what we’re working towards. The council is a fantastic place to work, the people are great and we really want to build a reputation that we are awesome.

Brenda brings a great deal of experience to her new role, having worked in customer service for twenty years.

“I’ve managed call centres and an office in Mt Maunganui and Tauranga and I was the personal sales manager in New Lynn for State Insurance.

Brenda is the mother of three children aged 17, 12 and 6, and is studying business psychology part-time through Massey University. She says she was keen to come home to Dargaville and return to the relaxed lifestyle here. The talented thespian and singer has performed at Dargaville Little Theatre and plans to be involved in many future productions.

“I’m pretty much born and bred Kaipara — I went to Ararua Primary School, where I learnt to play tennis and played for Northland Tennis right up until I left Dargaville High School. I wanted to come home — I’m surrounded by family and friends and I’m looking forward to making our council the best little council.”

C

M

Y

CM

MY

WE WANT YOUR STORIES PHOTOS EVENTS ACHIEVEMENTS COMPETITIONS NEWS VIEWS Call me today with your news and info: Joanne Speechly — joannes@thelifestyler.co.nz 09 439 69 33 | 0800 466 793 | 021 439 693 107 River Road, Dargaville

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

CY

CMY

K

5

6

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Dargaville hosts waka ama regatta Golfing in her blood

by Joanne Speechly The local Waka Ama Club held a regatta on Saturday, 17 September, and Chairperson Archie McCahon, says it was a fantastic day and well attended.

“Representation from within Taitokerau Waka Ama community — Opononi, Pahi, Te Tii, Mitamitaga, Parihaka, and of course, our own Hikuwai Kaipara — was huge. What a great day thanks to everyone who participated and the spectators.

“The highlights, from a day of many highlights, included that the third place team was all over sixty! Also, Parihaka took an extra turn in the 10-kilometre race to accompany our Hikuwai Kaipara team on the final leg.”

A women’s, junior’s and pick and mix race also took place on Saturday, with the three teams completing a 2.5-kilometre circuit. The Te Tii junior men’s team, looking very strong, came in with 14m 26s, followed by Hokianga Solid’s 14m 40s and Hikuwai’s 16m 37s.

“The river was showing itself off on Saturday and the combination of wind, tide and current provided visitors and locals with a thrilling test.

We decided to run a 10-kilometre mixed race and, using buoys placed out by the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, we marked out a fivekilometre course, heading to the old dairy company and up to the bridge.

“All winning team members took home a bag of kumara, which was generously supplied by Dwayne Blitvic,” adds Archie. “Clearly though, we have challenges ahead and Hikuwai Kaipara really needs to get an over sixty and a junior men’s team!”

“It was an awesome sight to see seven Waka lined up at the start and after a lot of hard work and nearly an hour of battle, the winner crossed the line.

He wishes to thank everyone involved, especially the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, the Te Kopuru Fire Brigade and local Maori Wardens.

Wind and tide made paddling hard work at the waka ama regatta on the Northern Wairoa River

Time to get serious about study Our senior students have recently sat their end of year mock exams. I now expect that they will start their study for end of year external exams in earnest.

Parents can assist their child’s study programme by helping them manage study efficiently. Spending long periods of time in unbroken study is not an effective use of study time. The other part of designing an effective programme is the timing of follow up revision for each block of learning.

A while ago I attended a learning workshop with Karen Boyes where we were reminded of the need for deep focus, which most people have difficulty maintaining for more than forty minutes at a time. When studying for extended periods of time a five minute break every twenty minutes is recommended.

This break is to refresh and absorb the new knowledge. However it is important to return after five minutes or valuable revision time can be lost. Every third break (i.e. after an hour of study) should involve some time outside with exercise and fresh air.

To maintain deep focus it is helpful if students can have a regular place of study, free from distraction. Some music is OK, but not radio or heavy beats which can interrupt the learning.

With regards to retention, it has been

shown most people remember 90% of what happened within 24 hours but only 30% of what happened three days ago. It is therefore important to have regular revision, particularly for externals being examined at the end of the year. The most important revision time after a new concept has been learned is the very next day, but this needs to be further reinforced at regular intervals.

A Whole Brain Parent As part of nurturing our children to become whole and well-rounded personalities, we want to see them develop their natural gifts and talents.

Sometimes, adults can pigeon-hole children into either/or when it comes to their abilities. We may view creativity and Science as completely different spheres. However, in Leonardo da Vinci’s day it wouldn’t have seemed unusual that he studied and excelled in Mathematics, Art, and Music all at the same time.

Opportunities to view, explore and create Music and Art are so good for our children, because they draw these two worlds together, strengthening the capacity for connections between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This is how we nurture great thinkers and problem-solvers.

Dargaville High School Plunket Street, Dargaville P 09 439 7229 E office@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz

Dargaville High School student, Jodi Macallister, has golfing achievements in her past and in her future, with her father and her great-grandmother both enjoying and excelling at the sport.

Starting out as a caddy for her dad, Jodi soon decided to give golf a go, and with the support and encouragement of her family she has gone from strength to strength, winning second division at the recent Junior Maori National golf tourney in Te Awamutu on a course she rates as her all time favourite.

Jodi Macallister — a rising star She’s also been picked to compete in Invercargill on the 11th of October in the Eagles tournament, and has just come back from the NZ Amateurs, where she placed 15th out of 40.

At the age of 14 Jodi has been playing for three years, since age 11, and has already achieved many things which golfers strive to master through their entire careers — including an incredible 115-metre hole in one.

She puts her phenomenal success down to regular practise and determination, as well as regular Sunday games with her father and coaching from local golfing legend, Quenton Diment.

This winning attitude has seen her shoot a personal best 79 in recent weeks, and there’s no doubt that this talented Dargaville local will soon be living the dream as a professional golfer, competing at such famous courses as Augusta, Pebble Beach and the ‘home of golf’, St Andrew’s in Scotland — names which her classmates have likely only seen in computer games!

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

July 8th 1912 AMUSEMENTS.

Wide World Pictures here was an excellent attendance at the Royal Rink Theatre on Saturday night and the programme won much approbation. It was diversified with dramatic comedy, scenic, industrial and topical subjects, chief among which were “Saved from Himself”, “The Cattle Rustler’s Father” and “Making Sevres China”. The two scenic films showed beautiful views and the comedies were of a mirth provoking character.

T

A

July 24th News

well-attended meeting of the Dargaville Chamber of Commerce convened by the president F. A. Jones, was held last night to discuss the question of the site of the proposed new Post Office at Dargaville. Mr. Dall, chief inspector of Post Offices, considered the section at the corner of Hokianga Road and Normanby Street to be the most suitable for the erection of a new office. A good foundation could be secured there for a brick and concrete building and that it possessed superior qualities for the working of the telegraphic instruments.

T

FOR MUMPS

ake a few drops of NATOL on loaf sugar and allow the sugar to dissolve slowly between cheeks and gums. To be repeated every hour. Also, bathe the glands of the neck with hot water and soap and then rub in freely NATOL OINTMENT and wrap the neck with flannel.

D

LOCAL AND GENERAL

airy merchants are up in arms at the action of the Government in calling tenders for white pine railway sleepers. White pine is getting scarce. It is the only wood that in every way is suitable for butter boxes and cheese packing and the second class white pine is useful for fruit cases. These boxes and crates are already becoming dear. Inside three years the wholesale price of the white pine butter boxes has advanced from one shilling and one penny to one shilling and nine pence.

The art of rugby Dargaville Arts Association members have been motivated and inspired by the Rugby World Cup 2011, producing a mini exhibition of Rugby Art currently on display at the Muddy Waters Gallery at Central Hotel, Victoria Street, Dargaville.

The public are invited to call in cast their vote for the best of the rugby art, which is being displayed in the foyer, and also check out the updated art works in the main gallery at the same time.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday 12 to 4pm.

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Northern Wairoa’s got talent Every year, the Northern Wairoa Principals Association and Dargaville Rotary present the Junior Speech Contest and once again it proved that the Northern Wairoa is home to some very talented young speakers. Thirteen articulate speakers, from eleven schools, spoke on a variety of topics in the tough competition.

First place went to eleven-year-old Stacee Lloyd from Te Kopuru School, who gave a reasoned argument about the contentious issue of smoking.

painting by Jean Sircombe

Mr Teddy is coming

In anticipation of their upcoming children’s show, Finding Mr Teddy, Dargaville Little Theatre has held a poster competition to promote the show.

Pictured are the two runner ups, seven-year-old Sky Flight, and five-year-old Bryn Mason.

Ruawai Primary School’s Edmund Fordyce came in a close second with his humorous case for teachers should have a sense of humour.

Third place went to Will Green from Dargaville Primary School, who eloquently demonstrated his knowledge of the tuatara.

“As usual, the standard was very high,” said Rotary’s Neil Clements. “Those at the top were maybe a little better than the others but it was a very, very close contest.

“The students have already won school speech competitions at their own school and this is an opportunity for the winners to face off against each other and represent their schools.

“It was certainly worth going to and everyone — parents, teachers, even people with no association to schools — said how much they enjoyed it and it’s so entertaining.

The judges were Becky Matich, Lester Appleton and Rose Stirling. Ken Cashin videoed the evening and Jo’s Home Cookery once again sponsored the event.

From left: Edmund Fordyce, Stacee Lloyd and Will Green talk their way to success

The two Dargaville Primary School pupils have won tickets to this weekend’s show. The overall winner was seven-year-old Phoebe Beale from Te Kopuru School, who has also won tickets to the show, and her poster will be used on the show programme.

There will be four shows at 11am and 1pm on both Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2. All tickets are door sales and $2.00 per person.

7

Whangarei MORTGAGEE AUCTIONS

TOWN SERVICE We do this route four times a day for your convenience

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

Timetable:

departs Logan St at 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.00pm & 4.30pm

One Way Fare: Adults

$5,

Children under 14

$2

Remember we are happy to collect you from your home if you’re just off the bus route.

Phone 439 6306 If you want this service in the future you need to use it now

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.

Allan Inglis

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

Licensed under REAA 2008

8 SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011 Men who made Northern Wairoa . . .

J. Alex McLean

by Brian Eastwood

Whatever the real reason for a former Dargaville mayor being called ‘Caesar’, the explanation has now been lost in the mists of time. But later that nickname for J. Alex McLean became an affectionate one for a man who was said to be one of the town’s most go ahead mayors.

Look into the early stories of Northern Wairoa and the name McLean features often.

When Dargaville Borough celebrated its halfcentury in 1958, McLean wrote a history for the Golden Anniversary booklet and told how he had travelled by train from Auckland to board the river steamer ‘Minnie Casey’ at Helensville and set sail for Dargaville. It was 1878, he was three years of age and he lived here for the rest of his life.

Joseph Dargaville had bought the land just four years previously from Te Awha Parore and others. There were no roads but two hotels, Northern Wairoa and Kaihu Hotel, later renamed Central, were up and running. McLean always remembered how basic things were.

His father started a bakery business, his shop about where Jack Fannon Ltd trades today in Victoria Street and they lived on the premises for forty years.

McLean senior was public minded enough to become a member of the first Dargaville Town Board.

His son J. Alex (Caesar) started work as a printing apprentice in the newspaper office of the Wairoa Bell, eventually taking over the family bakery business from his father.

By the time he had turned forty he had retired from those long working hours to

become a Land, Insurance and Commission Agent in a little stationery and book shop alongside Dargaville Club.

Perhaps marriage to the daughter of the first Mayor, F. F. Day, pointed him towards community service and public life.

When the Chamber of Commerce held the inaugural meeting in 1906 he was there. Four years later McLean represented the Borough on the J. Alex McLean Marsden Kaipara Hospital Board that was soon to become Kaipara Hospital Board.

Elected to the Borough Council he went on to become mayor in 1914. Over the next few years great progress was made. In his term the municipal Water Works brought tap water to town and allowed a swimming pool to be opened. A gas works was planned during his five years in the top job. In 1917 Mayor McLean was elected chairman of a newly organised Dargaville Fire Board.

His progressive ideas led him to help bring electricity to Northern Wairoa. When a committee was formed to organise Hobson Electric Power Board he was an enthusiastic member. It fell through but in 1930 the North Auckland Electric Power Board came into being with McLean as first chairman, serving for thirteen years. In 1938 he was a charter member of Dargaville Rotary Club.

An expert gardener he wrote a gardening column for North Auckland Times in his retirement. Probably there are some older town residents who can remember the tall, jovial, larger than life Caesar and his big glass greenhouse in front of his villa that once stood around 100 Hokianga Road.

Learn something of his untiring work for his hometown and it becomes a little clearer just Alistair Nauman Registered Financial why he earned the nickname Caesar.

Adviser

Great Property — Bargain Price $125,000

Te Kopuru

Eileen Nauman Registered Financial Adviser

2-bedroom cottage with covered deck, powered single garage with workshop, single carport and garden shed all on a large well planted section close to shop, school and play centre.

Phone Allan on 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697

A group of talented students from Te Kopuru School have taken part in a mass ukulele rehearsal ahead of a concert in Auckland.

The New Zealand Ukulele orchestra, the Kiwileles, is made up of students from more than 150 schools from around the country and they will perform a massive ukulele concert at Waitakere Events Centre on November 26.

“We were lucky enough to have a prepractise at the Cloud on Queens Wharf in Auckland,” said music teacher, Matua Pere.

“There were 1,100 children taking part.”

The students have a repertoire of 18 items and the rehearsal included Maori, Samoan, Nuiean and Tongan songs as well as pop songs by the Finn Brothers, Tiki Tane and Dave Baxter.

“It was a very good day and the students are benefitting from learning a musical instrument and interacting with peers of a similar age from across the country,” said Matua.

Insurance is not about leaving things to chance...

... for us it’s about Outcomes ‘For Professional Insurance Advice’

9kms south of Dargaville — 10 minutes drive to Glinks Gully and Ripiro Beach, the longest driveable beach in NZ

Great little home with heaps of potential or a base from which to enjoy the wonders of the Kauri Coast, the forests, the lakes and the beach

Te Kopuru’s ‘Kiwileles’

ADAMS TRIMMER NAUMAN LTD Insurance Brokers and Consultants

Lisa Vallance Registered Financial Adviser

97 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Phone 09 439 8897

Disclosure statements available on request

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

Mental health awareness

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Ideas for youth

9

The message is in the music for Dargaville during Mental Health Awareness Week, October 10 to 17.

by Joanne Speechly On Tuesday, October 11, there will be an evening of music and poetry Otorohanga Mayor, Dale Williams, delivered at the Army Hall on Hokianga Road. The band, Te Rau Ara (the network), a ‘jobs-for-youth’ presentation when he visited Dargaville last week consists of mental health service users and support workers.

Two members of the group played at a similar event last year but Since 2004, Otorohanga the band has since grown to nine members, five of whom do backing District Council has progressively vocals. They have been working hard to increase their song list and are implemented unique initiatives receiving good reviews. to get youth into employment When the band breaks during the evening, Whangarei poet, Graham and the results have been Johnson, will recite some of his work. Graham attended last year’s event exceptional. and was thought to be entertaining and provocative.

The former motorcycle The evening is designed for those with an interest in or experience mechanic joined the council of mental health and addiction issues. Literature, guest speakers and in the mid 1990s and become mayor in 2004. discussion on these topics will be a part of the evening.

He believes his experience On Thursday, October 13, there will be more music by buskers playing as a tradesman, particularly at the Riverside Produce Market and educational material will also be working with young apprentices, distributed. fostering children, and his own life experiences have helped him develop a scheme which has slashed youth unemployment and crime in his district.

Williams recognised that in the skills shortage of 2004, employers were all saying the Left to right: Dale Williams JP, Mayor of Otorohanga, same thing, ‘We can’t find the Jan Francis, executive officer of Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs and Carol Barnett, Ministry of Social Development right employees’.

On further investigation, he discovered that co-ordinator — or ‘Camp Mother’ — school there was nothing at school or in the community leavers’ connection programmes and a youth that encouraged young people to stay in town. centre.

The change was gradual but slowly and The results are impressive, to say the least. surely simple strategies were put in place.

Otorohanga has consistently registered the These included — finding reasons why lowest youth unemployment since November youth should stay and telling them, creating 2006, at between zero and four percent. an annual careers expo for local industries Through the Mayors Unemployment Taskforce and employers, recognising apprentices with for Jobs, Dale Williams is determined to share a graduation ceremony when they completed his ideas with other communities. For details: training, a local training facility, an apprentice www.otorohanga.co.nz.

Te Rau Ara (the network) will perform during mental health awareness week

Are You into Art And FAshion? turn Your ideAs into reAlitY. the Wearable Arts Gala & trash to Art Saturday 15th October 2011 Shows Start 8pm

Got trash?

Get Creative! trash to art saturday 15 oCt 8pm start paparoa hall sh 12 paparoa

Held at the Paparoa Hall, SH 12 Paparoa, Kaipara District, Northland Contact: 021 227 3095 Pat George, Event Manager: 09 431 6351

Or email wearableartsgalapaparoa@gmail.com

Entry forms on line: www.paparoa.org.nz

Wearable Arts Gala and Trash to Art Proudly sponsored by:

The Kauri Museum Matakohe

10

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Plan Your Future Read the paper online www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Hugis Partnership Building Contractors & Project Management

Ian & Joan MacKinnon • Free consultation and quote • Alterations, additions and maintenance • Expert knowledge from years of experience 86 Hurndall St. East Maungaturoto 0502 Ph/Fax 09 431 8609 Mob 027 498 3282

Kaipara 18x10col_Layout 1 26/09/11 11:26 AM Page 1

Custom kitchens and a whole lot more!

Any new home is based on good, solid timber — a firm foundation around which to construct your dreams.

But wood also possesses a beautiful, practical nature, and it’s the finishing touches crafted from wood which really make a house a home In these days of generic and uninspiring flatpack furniture, it’s a delight to find a craftsman of true skill and experience who carries on the

Kevin LeNoel BUILDERS Ltd • Renovations • Extensions • Cowsheds, farm sheds and all out buildings (get booked in now) • Concrete • Feed pads • Decking • Rental property makeovers Get great total kitchens with all appliances and total new bathroom packages at unbelievable prices!!!!

Talk to us about updating your kitchen & bathroom of your own house or your rental (have very happy tenants) See our before and after photos.

Get a fresh look for spring Plan your big Jobs with us for next year 2012 is not very far away.

Phone 09 439 6556 • Mob 027 226 1449 394 Mt Wesley Coast, RD1, Dargaville

lea

traditions of yesteryear with the modern tools of the present day.

Such a person is Bryce Warmington of J.R. and L.M. Pattinson Ltd — registered master builders and creators of beautiful, hard-wearing custom kitchens.

With 31 years of experience crafting kitchens, cabinets, freestanding furniture and more, Bryce comes from a fine tradition of master joinery, with both his father and grandfather before him being acclaimed joiners and artisans in their own right. Growing up in such an environment, it’s no wonder that Bryce soon turned his hand to woodworking and joinery.

For your new or existing home Bryce can craft truly custom-made cabinets, kitchens tailored to make best use of any space, stairs and timber windows (especially for classical villas or colonial style homes), tables and chairs, or indeed anything you can dream of made of wood! His promise is a big NO to flat-pack banality, and a resounding YES to personalised style and flair, with craftsmanship to last the test of time.

In fact this master joiner invites customers from Warkworth to Cape Reinga to give him a call — he’d be happy to come and talk about your unique home-enhancing project and provide you with an obligation free quote. After all, your dream home is no place to compromise on the important details! Let J.R and L.M. Pattinson and Bryce Warmington show you the beauty and durability of master-crafted joinery — a family tradition spanning more than 100 years!

Most of us prefer to drink a litre or two of filtered water every day.

Did you realise - we each breathe 11,000 litres of air every day?

A large majority of this air we inhale is while we’re in our homes.

Quality...you can breathe Air pollution inside your home can arrive from any direction and contain many nasty particulates, such as pollen, allergens, harmful dust, vehicle pollutants... and isn’t choosy which home it settles in.

At HRV, we believe “pop inside for a breath of fresh air” may be an appropriate thought for you today. HRV’s gentle positive pressure ventilation improves the air that your family breathes at home right now, we are improving the indoor air quality in over 100,000 New Zealand homes.

Create a healt hier hom e nat ur ally... w it h H RV. Book a f ree, no obligat ion healt hy hom e check - 0800 478 123 and visit w w w.hr v.co.nz

Da

b

LIC

N s s

Ph

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Say No to Leaky Buildings

Plan Your Future

For all your home repairs and maintenance We Offer

“Good Old Fashioned Service”

Comber & Seymour ltd

lTD

builDers

LICENSED BUILDING PRACTICIONER Now is the time to get started on your spring and summer building projects

Phone 021 854 167 A/H 09 439 4167

INSECT SCREENS AND STAY SECURE THIS SUMMER!

Kevin Sowter

Window & Door Services

Call me now on 027

Security Doors and Windows. We do the lot!

275 0918 Ph/Fax 09 439 6458

09 439 7270

Custom Kitchens Custom KitChens and a Whole lot more!

• Master joiners with over 30 years of experience • Timber windows, stairs, furniture, cabinetmaking and more • The most competitive prices in the market • Unique tailored craftsmanship to add value to your home • Don’t make a decision until you’ve talked to us

Bryce Warmington Phone 027 478 9163

“We cover from Warkworth to the Far North”

20c Edward St, Dargaville, Ph 09 439 8129

Phone Matt Railey 021 97 22 76 www.flashman.co.nz

KEEP INSECTS OUT

16 Normanby Street, Dargaville Ph

THE ONLY SOLUTION FOR LEAKY WINDOWS!

Leaky buildings — the very words conjure up an image of broken dreams and ruined homes. The crisis which has shaken New Zealand’s building industry to the core has already cost more in simple monetary terms than the devastating Christchurch earthquakes.

A major part of this problem involves ‘weather tightness’ — the ability of a home to repel water and moisture, and the number one spot for moisture to enter the vulnerable timbers of a home is around aluminium windows and doors. These areas account for about half of all leaks according to Department of Building and Housing research, but thankfully now a These before and after shots show how the Flashman solution exists to correct the problem and eliminate system can transform a ‘leaky home’ to a weather-tight modern dwelling costly leaks.

For the first time since the introduction of aluminium joinery in New future-proof your home with Flashman Northland — you’ll be surprised Zealand there now exists a practical, cost-effective and robust means to by the affordability of this practical Kiwi innovation and you’ll be able to protect the aluminium joinery to cladding junctions — a ‘hot spot’ for enjoy your dream home secure in the knowledge that it will last the test leaks. of time as a solid investment.

While previous methods of sealing the flashings around windows have relied heavily on silicone sealant, this material often flags under the test of time. Not so the Flashman system, developed in the field by professional Kiwi builders. This tried and tested system is not only proven to stop leaks developing, it also provides an attractive finish and is built to last, carrying a 15-year product warranty and a big 10-year installation warranty for your peace of mind.

Architects and builders have been quick to see the benefits of this innovation, which has been rigorously tested in weather conditions up to winds of hurricane force. And home buyers wary of encountering the For all Your… costly problems associated with leaks, have welcomed the Flashman • Plumbing & Roofing • Hot Water Systems system as a real, honest solution to the leaky homes issue. In many cases • Bathroom Accessories • Installation of P.V.C this works out more affordable than the failed construction techniques • Drainage & Downpipes • Radiators it supersedes!

Call us for radiator repairs. Cars, trucks and vans. All makes and models If you’re looking to build, it would be a grave oversight to ignore the mistakes of the past. Look to a better, more weather-tight future and

For a weather-tight and future-proof build call FLASHMAN today

Say no to leaky buildings!

Darryl TregiDga

11

12

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Plan Your Future An appreciation for the classics Julie Scott from Classic Builders is a building consultant by trade, but her customers see her as much much more — a ‘new home and new lifestyle’ consultant with an eye for detail and a wealth of insight into the home building process.

In this area both Classic Builders and Julie are right in their element, providing a huge range of choices and options. They will help you design your dream home, from the floorplan through to carpets, wallpaper and stylish accessories. Classic Builders’ buying power will also give you access to a range of top-brand appliances, at unbeatable prices.

In fact, you can mix and match, alter and personalise your home from the drawing board

on up, with no restrictive set plans or inflexible kitsets to hamper your creative vision.

Julie has been in the home building trade for half a decade now, and with her professional assistance you’ll not have to compromise your ideas for a perfect home. She sees her role as one of customer service rather than sales, and is dedicated to helping her clients make the best use of their budget, maximising the views from their block of land, and building a home that embraces their unique lifestyle!

If you’re ready to look at a new home — the home you’ve always dreamed of — then Julie Scott and the Classic Builders’ team are ready to help! Here’s what some local Kaipara customers said about their new home experience: “We have enjoyed having Scott, Julie and Ken help with the plan we chose and every step of the way in building our home.

They are very warm and caring and made us feel just like family.

Nothing was too much trouble. We have made a great friendship.

We truly enjoyed the experience of building with your company. A big thankyou — we love our new home.” B and D Nicolson.

Julie Scott

Tiles Tiles Tiles

See our advert on the front page For

Plumbing, Roofing & Drainage etc Town & Country Work Welcome

your local suPPliers of

“The comfort of your home is our speciality”

102 Jervois street, rD2 Dargaville e: sales@plumbingandheat.co.nz P: 09 439 6123 F: 09 439 6124 www.plumbingandheat.co.nz

Contact us for your septic tank installations, sewer drainage and effluent systems.

We also do drainage design plans for standard 4,500 LT septic tanks.

Qualified & Reliable

DREADON & KELLIHER Beach Road Ph: 09 439 6577 John 0274 942 919 Harley 027 513 8623

Are you looking for workers AccommodAtion/bAch/rentAl or just Another fAmily home?

2nd hand pre loved 3 bedroom homes ready to be lived in.

Prices delivered and including new foundations from $50 to $60K +GST Warm comfortable and made of quality building materials.

We provide friendly and professional service with over 40 years experience.

Phone Anytime work: 09 435 7285 mobile: 0274 874 188

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

13

Plan Your Future Tiles from the classical Simple steps to a better home to the contemporary Since 1975 Dargaville’s Plumbing and Heating centre have seen many styles come and go, but one thing has remained constant. Beautiful bathrooms outfitted with easy-to-clean tiles have stood the test of time, and today’s clean and bright modern look lends itself perfectly to this classical medium.

At your local Plumbing and Heating centre you’ll find a wide range of colours and styles to choose from, as well as expert advice from people who have been in the business of creating beautiful tiled interiors for many years. It’s this hands-on familiarity with tiles and their myriad uses which puts Plumbing and Heating head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to constructing your new bathroom — a fact borne out by the stylish and functional display bathrooms on show in their Dargaville store.

Here you’ll find bright white tiles accented with Paua and glass shades, seamlessly blending into a range of elegant fixtures and fittings to create elegant indoor spaces which are both tasteful and easy to look after.

Tiles are the best choice for any area of the home where water is used as their finish repels moisture and protects the timber beneath. With the help of Plumbing and Heating, your new home or renovation can benefit from added value, a great new look and future-proof practicality — for a very affordable price.

Right now is the perfect season to undertake those renovation and building tasks, and at Plumbing and Heating you’ll not only find the style, colour and texture of tiles to fit your project and your lifestyle, but also advice on installation and the services of recommended tradespeople to ensure the best result.

If you’re looking to give your home a design upgrade, or planning to renovate before selling, then Plumbing and Heating should be your first stop for tiles — as well as a wide range of tapware, fittings, fireplaces and even solar hot water systems.

C&C Contract Electrical

A1 Homes are all about making it easy to build your new home — or indeed your new bach, your new garage, new accommodation for your farm workers or any building project of any size and shape you can imagine!

For the last seven years Bruce Martin and his team have been proud to put their name to a huge range of quality buildings all around Northland, from their ‘home base’ in Ruakaka and all the way from Kaiwaka to the Cape!

A1 are unique in that they provide both full contract build homes and affordable and easy transportable buildings, combining the best of both worlds in terms of practicality and price.

With the highest quality materials and a tried and tested manufacturing and building process, they can guarantee a job well done, with every project signed off with the Master Builders TenYear Guarantee for your peace of mind.

Bruce and the team welcome the opportunity to meet and talk with you, and to answer any questions you have. Alternatively you can visit their website at www.A1homes.co.nz and take a look at their gallery and range.

S T A

ProPerty Maintenance & rePairS

No matter what size, shape and purpose you have in mind, the dedicated A1 team have a plan to fit your requirements, from 50 square metres to 310, one storey, two storeys, and more, with the flexibility to alter plans to suit your lifestyle. Everything they do is backed up

by A1’s comprehensive ‘No Surprise’ guarantee — promising that the price you see is the price you pay for a home that’s all you dreamed of and more!

• Fences & Repairs • New Decks & Repairs • Doors • Locks • Windows & Latches • Ext Wall Cladding • Bathroom Fit Outs • Kitchen Fit Outs • Gib Walls • Wet Wall Lining • Flooring Repairs • Painting • Rubbish Removal • Water Blasting & Chemwash • Concreting • Section Clearing • Clothes Lines • Gates • Letter Boxes • Tree Removal up to 5m

You’ll find their Show Home on the corner of State Highway 1 and Sandford Road, Ruakaka — it’s open from Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm and Saturday by appointment.

No job too small

10% discount for senior citizens

Ph/Fax 09 439 8628 Cell 027 455 7750

You’re just a few steps away from home.

Dargaville

Craig Burrell

Registered Electrician BH 130 • Northland’s No 1 House Builders & House Suppliers From Kaiwaka To Cape Reinga • Kitset Houses To Full Contract Build Options • Transportable Homes, Supplied & Built • Flexible Build Options Extending To Floor Plan Alterations To Suit Individual Requirements • Prices Start As Low As $47,449 • Member, Master Builders Association

130.3sqm 17.21m(L) x 9.07m(W)

Kit home $87,446 | Built home $179,840 pantry

ldy kitchen

wc

3 600 x 3 600

bed 2

bath

2 940 x 3 000

1 880 x 3 310

ens 2 200 x 2 020

D/W

Phone Craig 021 440 634 • 09 439 6465

w/r 2 200 x 1 490

WH

master bed 3 570 x 4 000

dining bed 3

bed 4

2 920 x 3 000

2 900 x 3 000

3 610 x 4 000

entry

lounge 4 900 x 4 200

We’d like to help you feel at home with us

Kit homes ™

SURPRISES GUARANTEE

Transportable homes

Registered Master Builders

Full build homes

Showhome: Cnr of State Highway 1 & Sandford Road, Ruakaka Open: Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm Saturday by appointment

14

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

The Dog’s Tail . . .

Wotta bizzy time we’re havin’

GEA Farm Technologies NZ Ltd

The future of milking technology available exclusively from

DR & BA GRANT ENGINEERING Ph 09 439 8248 • Beach Rd, Dargaville What we haven’t got we can get!

Arrive Alive

.....

Don’t Drink and Drive

Giddy, Billy BC ’ere an’ I’m backona farm afta a big road trip wiva Boss.

Bin ta Jaffatown, wotta Boss calls Orkland. An’ then we wint alla way ta Hamiltown. It wuz alla bout rugby ana werld cup.

Boss let me ride ina cab ofa ute too, ’cos he reckins I woulda git a bit soaked if it rained ona way an’ we wuz stayin’ wiv his mate Trevor in Orkland, an’ anover mate Ray, in Hamiltown.

“We don’t wanna wet smelly dog ina house,” he reckined.

So, we arrived in town an’ Trevor’s missus wuz reel cool an let me kip ona couch while she wotched TV an Boss an Trev went ta the big game.

But I tell ya wot, they cime home spittin’ tacks. That’s wota Boss calls being pxxxxed off.

“Bluddy train broke down di’nit,” he grumbild.

“Too many bloody people. No blimmin’ buses.

Stuck ona blimmin’ railway paltform. Missed tha openin’ ceremony, and first quarter ofa game.

Blimmi’ orginiser coodn’t orginise a boos-up ina brewry!

Yep. Boss and Trev were pretty hacked off eh?

TrailRototuna BiKE ridE Forest Te Kopuru and Pouto Schools Combined

Sunday 2nd October 2011

All weather track • Expert loops • Kids Loop Quad-friendly • Signposted south of Dargaville Entry Fee: Adult – $35.00 • Under 16* – $15.00 *Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Start 9.00am • Last Loop 2.30pm • Food available all day Enquiries: Te Kopuru School 09 439 1802 Pouto School 09 439 5251

Monster MX specials

Up to 30% OFF tHoR MX GEAR Including clothing, body armour, gloves, goggles, kidney belts and socks NEW 2012 Thor MX gear in stock NOW! Call in and check out the new designs and SUpEr lOW pricing!

All prices include GST • Finance available • Normal lending criteria applies

Clean up with amazing KingQuad savings!

If your farm bike has taken a pounding over the winter months, now’s the time to climb aboard a brand new KingQuad, especially at these super hot Spring Clean prices.

KingQuad 400 4x4 • 400cc electric start oil cooled 4-stroke • Solid enclosed rear axle supported by two shock absorbers • 5 forward gears with Hi/Lo ratios (man) • Torque sensing front differential • Lever action 2WD/4WD select • Easy select reverse lever

LT-F400F MAN

Ruawai

Groundspread

Limited

SAVE $1,000 LT-A400F AUTO

$10,778 +GST $11,648 +GST Randells Suzuki 8 Kapia Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 6952

Dargaville Honda Authorised Honda Dealer

Jervois Street, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 1089

They shuda stayed home wiv me an Trev’s missus. Gotta great view froma couch.

Well, anyway, week lata we left Trev’s an’ wenta Hamiltown. It wuz a diffrint story there I can telya.

Ray, tha Boss’s mate, gotta pub an’ we stayed there. I hadta sleep ina ute tho, ana Boss made it up ta me wiv a bog bone ta chew while they wenta the footy game.

Mind you, glad it wuz a big bone ’cos they didn’t get back froma game til 4 in a blimmin’ mornin’.

An’ they wuz pretty merry too eh?

I heard ’em chortlin’ away ina driveway, talkin’ sumpin’ about a sheila in sum niteclub gettin’ her gear off.

“Now then Ray,” seda Boss. He wuz slurrin’ a bit.

“Ya betta not tell Sharlene we wuz ina niteclub. If she ever ashks ya, jess say we hada great nite ata bloody good game, ana orl blacks wuz awaesum, ana transport was impickable.

(Not sure wot impickable means, but thas wot ’e sed.)

Anyway, we drive back ta the farm ona next day afta the Boss hada big sleepin. Only one fing I did notiss tho’. Tha Boss stopped ata BP station ona end ofa motaway an’ got a big buncha flours for Sharlene.

Now ’e neva does that wivout a reason eh?

He tole Sharlene it wuz ’cos he mist her wile he wuz ata footy an’ he wuz glad ta be home agin.

Wen he went ta check ona any late lams ((he leta ram outa bit late this year), Sharlene looked at me an’ sed: “Guess I’ll give ’im a benefit ova doubt eh Billy”? Nice she uses me reel name, steda Dog. “But I reckin’ I’ll wait fer yor kolumn ter see yor side ova story.”

Well here it is. I’m hedin’ upta the bushline fer the day, in case of she give’sa Boss a talkin’ to. Anyway, ’e shud no a border colly can’t tell fibs eh?

Spring Clean not offered in conjunction with any other promotional activity. Savings shown are based on recommended retail prices and include GST. Offer applies until 31st October 2011 or while stocks last. Only at participating dealers.

Our Services Include • Lime • Fertiliser • Grass Seed • D.A.P • Urea • AMMO KARL 021 525 371 or (09) 439 2680

ruawaigroundspread@xtra.co.nz

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

15

Local innovation increases yield and cures compaction by the Kaipara Lifestyler farming correspondent Compaction is a major issue in pasture management — caused by the weight of stock and machinery bearing down on the soil, it can lead to the development of a ‘hardpan’ layer stopping the natural flow of nutrients, air and water and ultimately undermining your soil’s ability to support growth.

Needless to say, this impacts heavily on your bottom line, and with modern agribusiness practise meaning that farming is ever more intensive, the industry was in dire need of a simple solution to this problem.

Enter the Groundhog — a local Kiwi innovation built tough in Dargaville and supplied exclusively by Compass Equipment.

While this innovative piece of machinery is able to tackle the compaction issue head on, there are numerous other benefits to be had as well from the aeration and deep soil shattering properties of its smart tine system.

While standard ‘ripper’ type aerators work from the bottom up, the Groundhog works from the top down, with a series of angled rotating tines which are built for hard work and will last ten times longer than conventional welded tines.

The motion of the Groundhog, towed behind a tractor, creates shatter lines deep into the soil up to three times deeper than the tines

themselves, preserving the structure of the soil and opening up the soil to receive vital air and nutrients.

This top down approach also works against hardpan re-forming.

The Groundhog promotes healthier pastures through better nutrient movement, and can add value to any fertilising work and spreading undertaken, promoting vigorous root growth, better dry-weather tolerance and less nutrient leaching.

The range of models available at Compass includes attachments to work with a harrow, seed box and even a trailing roller for all types of farms, paddocks, vineyards and even sports grounds!

Not content with just providing their customer with the opportunity to view this unique innovation, the team at Compass Equipment, are also prepared to show you just how much the Groundhog can revolutionise your pasture management this Spring.

Give them a call and they will bring their dedicated demonstration model to your place for a comprehensive demonstration and test free of charge — you are guaranteed to be amazed by what this Kiwi-built, world-leading device can achieve.

NORTHLAND See our advert on page 2

The GROUNDHOG

Available locally from Compass

Above: Compass Engineering’s Groundhog Below: The Groundhog at work in the paddock

TokaToka g n i T C a r T n o C Got Muddy Races?

Give us a call now

We supply and cart crushed & non-crushed limestone • Bulk Spreading • General Carrier • Bulk Fertiliser Spreading All enquiries welcome - FREE QUOTES

Cnr Jervois St & Grey St, PO Box 151, Dargaville Ph: 09 439 6689 Fax: 09 439 4394 Email: sales@compassea.co.nz

0800 464 266

Phone John Dreadon on 09 439 2211 or 021 273 2571 Or Kevin Dreadon on 09 439 2995 or 021 273 2572

16

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

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

Clash of the codes as RWC and grand final face off

by Our Sports Correspondent It’s a television programmer’s nightmare and a sports fan’s dream — two of the biggest games in the world going head to head on TV screens across the country in a veritable clash of the codes.

And while it’s fair to say that the nation will be in full ‘blackout’ mode to support our rugby heroes, the real question will be which code to watch when the All Blacks face Canada and the Warriors take on Manly — on the same day!

It’s a perfect storm in many respects, with our only NFL team battling to the top of their code for only their second crack at grand final glory.

Meanwhile the A.Bs have powered through old nemesis France in a thrilling 37-17 victory which was set up by a blistering quarter hour in the first half and cemented by gutsy defensive play to hold the French offensive back as the game went on.

Both sides are a mixture of seasoned veterans and young superstars — and both have their eyes set on the prize at the top of their respective codes. The strange part of this story is that both have had their hopes destroyed in the past by the same insignia — the French rooster hammering the All Blacks in a previous (and best unmentioned!) quarter final and the Warriors falling to the Roosters in the 2002 grand final of the NFL.

TE ROROA COMMERCIAL DEV. CO LTD Casual/part-time staff for tourism operations.

Jobs include café, tourist accommodation and retail.

Please send a handwritten application and a CV to: Tourism Operations Manager Te Roroa Commercial Development Company Ltd PO Box 317 Dargaville Closing date for applications is October 9th 2011 @ 5pm

Presents

And while all eyes will be on both our Union and League heroes to champion the pride of New Zealand on the 2nd (when the ABs meet Canada at 5.30pm and the League kicks off thankfully a little later!), there’s plenty of rugby action in the last round of pools play to keep fans happy all week.

Canada face Japan on the 27th at 5pm in a match which will show the Canadian’s form before they meet New Zealand on Sunday.

On the following day Georgia kick off against Romania in a battle of the East European rugby powers, with South Africa taking on Samoa on the 30th.

France will attempt to redeem their pride on the 1st with a match against Tonga at 6pm — expect a physical and exciting game as the Tongan supporters come out in force to cheer on their home team.

Later in the day northern powerhouses England and Scotland will fight out a hotly contested battle on the pitch, in keeping with their long history of sporting rivalry — watch out for the methodical English side’s tactics, as they are definite finals contenders, but don’t write off the ‘men in kilts’ either — they are a team with solid skills and a lot of heart.

At the same time Australia meet Russia in another closely observed fixture — our trans Tasman neighbours will be under scrutiny coming up to the knockout stages.

On the 2nd, you can consider Ireland v Italy and Wales v Fiji as curtain raisers to the main event — a double billing of rugby so singularly unique it’s like a gift from sporting Valhalla!

Whatever your code, there will be thrills, hard knocks and unstoppable action enough to satisfy the most ardent fan.

The Dargaville Club

55 Victoria Street 09 439 8211

7th October 6pm - Late Great Night for your family and kids dress up in Bollywood style dresses and enjoy Bollywood music on big screen.

Buffet

Menu:

Entrée - Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka Mains - Chicken Curry, Beef Curry, Vegetables, Sides - Rice, Naan Bread, Dessert Adults: $20 Kids: under 10 only $10 (Eat as much as you like)

Hurry Book your table today and come for a Great Experience Call 09 439 0024 • 17 Hokianga Road, Dargaville

Finau Maka, captain of the Tongan Rugby World Cup team, pictured with an adoring fan

Tokatoka Peak’s new fern

If you’ve been past Tokatoka recently, you may have noticed the iconic silver fern All Blacks flag flying on top of the prominent peak.

Pamela McCullough, David Foley, Tony McCullough and Jodie Colinson climbed the mountain to set up the flag, which was sewn together by Pamela and Tony’s grandma.

“We’re Backing Black!” proudly supporting

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

Roper & Jones 110 Victoria St, Dargaville

roperandjones.co.nz

09 439 7295

Licensed under REAA 2008

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

17

Kaipara Service Directory ATS ProPerty Maintenance & rePair

ENGINEERING (2002) LTD

PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz

Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs Wet Wall Lining • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

10% discount for senior citizens

• All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

No job too small

Ph/fax 09 439 8628 Cell 027 455 7750

C&C Contract Electrical DargavillE

Commercial • industrial Domestic • Dairy Phone Craig 021 440 634 09 439 6465

Comber & Seymour ltd

Normanby St, Dargaville Craftsmen, Plumbers, Drainlayers Sheetmetal, AND Roofing Contractors

Phone 09 439 7270 We Service The Kaipara District

CA MotorCyCles ltD

QFE Adviser

FARM / ATV / MX / TRAIL Parts, tyres, batteries and accessories 725 POUTO RD, RD1 DARGAVILLE 09 439 0170 • c.a.motorcyclesltd@gmail.com

Dargaville

Self Storage

subject to unit availability

• Household Items • Boats and Vehicles • Surplus Stock • Documents • Retail Storage • 24 hr, 7 day access • Very suitable as trade Phone base for a Small Business

09 439 3075

51 Beach Road, Dargaville • www.dargavillestorage.co.nz

GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

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

Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply

Best under pressure

Lo ca L D e a L e r s f o r :

Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small Phone Lyn

09 439 0751

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

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

RODNEY CONTRACTORS Earthmoving Specialists 0800 0H 2 DIG - 0800 642 344 021741998

www.scrapbooksensations.co.nz Local scrapping goodies & classes Driveways * Housesites * Farm work * Cartage * Footings * Hole boring * 3.5 - 12 tonne diggers available * PHONE NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE

Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am–3pm | Sat 10am–1pm Appointments welcome outside hours 66 Austin Rd, Maunu whg | 09 438 3940 | No eftpos

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

021 985 108 09 439 8651 09 439 6500 09 439 7425 stuart_sterling@amp.co.nz Representing

Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

and other leading companies

D.E.S.

DAIRY EFFLUENT SYSTEMS

Our Systems • Low application rates • Low capital costs • Low labour input • Lower risk of compliance failure • Auto rain shut off • Auto low pressure shut off

CALL US NOW 0800 337 978 website: www.desystems.co.nz email: desystems@xtra.co.nz

Floor Sanding Greg Brownie

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

• Prepwork • Concrete grinding

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564 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

UILDINGS SKYLINE B SERVICING THE KAIPARA AREA

www.rodneycontractors.co.nz

“No job too small we look at them all.”

Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

Quality workmanship guaranteed 3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

Lyn’s Creations

Stuart Sterling

MAKES & MODELS

“BEST RATES GUARANTEED! FIND A BETTER RATE LOCALLY AND WE’LL BEAT IT BY 5%”

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

CERTUS Financial Group

SERVICING & REPAIRS ALL

Farrand & Mason Ltd. Phone: 439 7335 Normanby Street Dargaville

Landscape Services & Sculpture on Commission

CONCRETE • Driveways – Footpaths • Cowsheds & Wintering Pads • Commercial & Domestic Floors • Colour Imprinting John Vuletich: • Colour Overlay 0274 972 116

VULETICH CONSTRUCTION LTD

Building & Civil Engineering Contractors 14 Normanby Street Ph 09 439 4700

SKYLINE BUILDINGS • Cottages • Sleepouts • Garages • Carports • Garden Sheds Your Kaipara Representative Robyn Webb: 0274 395 866

Member of the NZ Master Concrete Placers Association

SERVICE DIRECTORY

tI pays to advertise

18

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Ongoing Events:

Dargaville Bridge Club: Meets at 1pm every week, all enquiries to John Neilsen 09 439 5700 or email jkn@paradise.net.nz.

Daily

Te Kopuru Path Finders: Meets every second and fourth Tuesday each month from 4pm at the Coronation Hall. This group is similar to Scouts and suits children aged six to 15, phone Ivy for more info on 09 439 1852.

Muddy Waters Gallery at Central: Call in at the Central Hotel from noon to 4pm daily, except Monday. All local art updated regularly.

Monday SeniorNet: Open day every third Monday of the month, phone Heather on 09 439 4452 or Francie on 09 439 5484.

Seniors Housie: Meets every third Monday each month at the Dargaville Bowling Club.

Eyes down 1.30pm, small costs, small prizes and an afternoon cuppa. Phone Bev for more info on 09 439 8079.

Dargaville Tennis Club Juniors: 3.15 – 4.15pm – eight to 10 year olds, 4.15 – 5.45 – 10 years and over. Register interest to Debbie on 09 439 5533 or text 021 871 791.

Wednesday Dargaville Bridge Club: Meets at 7pm every week, all inquiries to John Neilsen 09 439 5700 or email jkn@paradise.net.nz.

Teen & Young Mums Group: At the Early Year’s Hub from 10am. An opportunity for young mum’s to share ideas and challenges.

For more info phone 0800 327 695, 09 439 7861 or 021 2722 695.

Ladies Golf: Names by 9.30am for 10am start. Phone 09 439 1664 for more info.

Thursday

Night Art: Art classes for art enthusiasts of all ages from 7 – 9pm. Phone 09 439 0255.

Riverside Produce Market: AD focus carpark every week 2.30 – 5.30pm. Local produce – fruit, veges, eggs, bacon, plants, flowers, herbs, sauces and chutneys, craft, fish and seafood.

Dargaville Quilters: Meets every third Tuesday each month from 10am at the CMA building, Tirarau Street. Contact Adrienne 09 439 1742 or Catharine 09 439 8952.

Dargaville Camera Club: Every second Thursday each month at the Seventh Day Adventist Church hall, Dargaville. For more information phone Ivy on 439 1852.

Tuesday

Sunday Motocross at McKenzie Track: Meet every third Sunday each month, 9am sign in. Open to all bikes and quads, all levels and ages.

Redhill Cemetry Road, for more information phone Aaron on 439 5657.

Dargaville & Districts Orchid Society: Meets every second each month at 2pm, 103 Awakino Road, Dargaville.

Phone 09 439 1736.

Sailing: Meet at Dargaville Yacht Club, Kai Iwi Lakes every second Sunday each month except statutory holidays. All welcome. For more information call Dave Herald on 09 439 1598 or Don Wrigley on 09 439 5158.

Diary Dates: September 29: 155 Community Law Service: Held at the Early Years Hub, phone for an appointment on 09 439 7861 0r 021 2722 695.

October 3: International Day of the Older Person: Afternoon tea and entertainment at Dargaville Town Hall, 2 – 4pm for anyone over 50. A small plate would be appreciated.

Sponsored by the Dargaville Medical Centre and Community Wellness for Older Adults.

October 14: Pack of Girls: Fast-paced rugby comedy at Dargaville Town Hall – adult content. David

Geary depicts what happens when a group of digruntled women decide to take the men on at ‘their own game’. Tickets available from Kaipara District Council or Ticketec.

October 15: The Wearable Arts Gala & Trash to Art: Show starts 8pm at the Paparoa Hall, SH 12 Paparoa.

Contact event manager Pat George on 09 431 6351, 021 227 3095 or email wearableartsgalapaparoa@gmail.com. Entry forms available online: www.paparoa.org.nz October 22: Mangawhai Agriculture & Gala Day: Mangawhai Beach School’s Agriculture and Gala Day from 9am. Raffles, food, fun for young and old, dunking machine, pony rides, True Taste of Mangawhai local food and wine and local music entertainment.

October 23: Fundraiser - Tangiteroria Trail Bike ride: 35km mixed terrain ride with funds going to Tangiteroria School. Hot and cold food available. More information at www. tangiteroriatrailride.co.nz or contact Jacqui on 09 433 2663.

October 27: 155 Community Law Service: Held at the Early Years Hub, phone for an appointment on 09 439 7861 0r 021 2722 695.

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 5 October 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 3 October 2011.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

There White service

As a ke at liste and so solutio with th the rol

Your e applia practic techni whitew

For Sale

For Sale

To Rent/Lease

Work Wanted

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.

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.

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.

Property Maintenance

DOG GROOMING, clipping and bathing. Lifetime of experience. Reasonable rates. At Mangawhai.

Phone Michelle. 09 431 5048 OR 021 242 4103.

Applic residen curren

FREE CURTAIN MAKING on all thermal fabric purchased in store. Clothing repairs and alterations service also available. Tiletex Ltd, 66 Victoria Street, Phone 09 439 4455.

In the vos@v via pos

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. 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.

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.

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

bright leaf

bark Mulch In BULK ™

SPOUTING, KITCHEN FIXTURES & DRAINLAYING Ask the experts first and see

Plumbing and Heating Centre

for sales and installation

09 439 6123

 0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

excellent moisture retention & weed suppression

Ph berNie 09 439 6785

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

Classified Advertising Call

0800 466 793

POTTERY KILN, 3 Phase 11 cub. ft fibre $800 (plus 3 Phase connections $100), 11 kiln shelves 20”x15”x1” $30 ea., 8 kiln shelves 12”x16x.5” $15 ea, misc. pottery materials, electric banding wheel $40, Phone 09 431 6740.

SMALL FORMICA folding table $15, Fold up single bed iron frame with mattress $30, old style canvass tent 8x8 ft $50 vg con, kneeling posture chair $20, 3 plywood sheets 1.2 x 2.4 $20 each. FP top loader washer (needs repairs) $40, large plastic buckets some new $10 each, Ironing board new without cover $10, Old iron treadle sewing machine base $50, HP photosmart printer $15, high backed brown couch $80, 3 ph motor 1 hp $20, Qual rice cooker $15 Phone 09 431 6740.

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.

SECTION FOR SALE

GAIN A RARE CENTRAL LOCATION 388m² Huge price reduction Must sell – Won’t last

Only $49,000

For more information Phone 027 428 7806

HUGE TILE SALE UP TO 40% OFF TILES ONLY AT TILETEX LTD 66a Victoria St Dargaville Ph 09 439 4455

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.

Plants & Nurseries QUALITY NATIVE PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. We have the plants to suit your project, whether you are on the coast or inland. Prices start at just $2.50 plus GST with great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available. Enquiries welcome on 09 439 4223.

For Hire

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

3 sizes available.

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.

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

GLASS REPAIRS. Aluminium or Wood. Free quotes. “Give me a break and I will fix your pane”.

The Glass Dr. Ray 09 439 5377.

SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blasters.

Phone 09 439 6330.

beat the rush Turn your Beef, Sheep and Pigs into Steak, Sausages and Bacon etc.

Take your beasts to

SnookS SnookS For Processing

09 439 8882

ROOFING

For repairs or replacements of your roof or spouting, Call us today for a free onsite consultation

 0800 326 123

Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill 09 439 1505 027 614 6309

Sleepout, home office, storage worker accommodation etc www.cabinstorent-nld.co.nz

Ph: 0800 CABINS

Read the paper online www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

A vehi compe

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

19

Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds

Phone 0800 466 793

Closing date for classified advertising for the 5 October 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 3 October 2011.

See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Work Wanted

Public Notices

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply)

Ph 09 439 2020 • 021 401 934 Ah/Fax 09 439 2910 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com

AGM DARGAVILLE Yacht Club. Dargaville Methodist Church, 7.30pm Thursday 29th September.

All Welcome.

• Ten years ago the voyage records of past Spirit of New Zealand and Spirit

Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

of Adventure sailings were destroyed in a devastating flood.

Driver Education KAIPARA DRIVING ACADEMY. For all your driver licencing needs. We offer competitive pricing. Contact us for more information. Phone 09 439 5088.

• A campaign is now underway to reconnect the Spirit of Adventure Trust with as many former voyagers

Farrier FARRIER AVAILABLE, experienced and very reliable please phone Bruce Peters 09 439 8025 or 021 272 6600.

as possible.

• The “lost alumni” campaign is aimed at anyone who has sailed on the

Situations Vacant

Spirit of New Zealand or Spirit of Adventure, and aims to capture details and photographs from

There is an opportunity for an experienced Whiteware Service Technician to join our service team in Dargaville.

past sailings, as well as find people interested in supporting the Trust.

As a key front line employee you’ll need to excel at listening, understand complex information and solve problems with positive, long term solutions. Time management is a key quality with the person working independently in the role.

principle corporate partner Hyundai

Your extensive practical experience servicing appliances must be backed up with a current practicing licence as an electrical servicing technician/electrician. Experience servicing all whiteware products will be an advantage.

www.facebook.com/HyundaiNZ for registrations.

A vehicle will be supplied along with a competitive salary package.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit and a current NZ car licence.

In the first instance please email your CV to: vos@vos.co.nz or via post to 2 Normanby St, Dargaville.

Public Notices

AGM DARGAVILLE Radio Control Racers 98 Awakino Rd. 7.30pm Tuesday 11th October 2011.

All Welcome.

Ruawai Homekills Over 25 years experience • Return deliveries by arrangement For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette

Public Notices

As part of the campaign, the Trust’s Motors has launched a Facebook application

For further information contact:

Dean Lawrence Chief Executive Officer Spirit of Adventure Trust Phone (09) 373 2060 extn 4 Dean.lawrence@spiritofadventure.org.nz

FREE CONFIDENTIAL Budgeting Service. To make a booking call 09 439 8592. We also offer a complete money management service if required.

presents

FINDING MR TEDDY A Children’s Show 11am and 1pm Saturday 1 October and Sunday 2 October Door Sales Only

0800 466 793

Central Hotel Dargaville Open Tuesday – Sunday 12 noon – 4pm

Just $2 each Fun for the whole family!

KAIPARA VICTIM SUPPORT Monday 3rd October 2011, 3pm Dargaville Police Station

For a free onsite consultation

In the conference room at Community Health, Dargaville Hospital From 10.00am till 12.00pm ‘Stories that Inspire us’ Bring your Inspirational story or keepsake to share Josie Scott will be facilitating

Cnr Portland St and Gordon St, Dargaville

 0800 326 123 Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

This is a confidential, informal group that shares experiences and supports each other.

NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME Enquiries phone Gina 09 439 3330 ext 6716

ALL WELCOME

Tempist Fujit

TOWN SERVICE

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

Limited tickets available.

Timetable: depart bottom of Logan Street at 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.00pm and 4.30pm Fare: Adults $5 one way, Children under 14 $2 one way.

Bookings phone 439 6306

Kaipara Lifestyler Crossword 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Also distributed to Wellsford residential addresses.

8

• FREE support available to help plan your marketing campaigns.

9

• Have your adverts designed by top graphic designers at no charge.

10

12

13

15

• Call us now for all your classified advertising needs

16

17

© Lovatts Crosswords – www.lovatts.co.nz

Across 1. Dire (5) 4. Domain (5) 7. Innovative (5) 8. Revise (5) 9. Rising waves (5) 12. Restraint (5) 14. Relinquish (5) 15. Half-diameters (5) 16. Lissom (5) 17. Chosen for salvation, the ... (5) Down 1. Stockpile (5) 2. Forensic identification (11) 3. Raze (5) 4. Relent (5) 5. Option (11) 6. Temperamental (5) 10. Entrails (5) 11. Energy (5) 12. Sill (5) 13. Custom (5)

Answers Across 1. Awful 4. Realm 7. Novel 8. Amend 9. Swell 12. Leash 14. Forgo 15. Radii 16. Lithe 17. Elect Down 1. Amass 2. Fingerprint 3. Level 4. Relax 5. Alternative 6. Moody 10. Offal 11. Force 12. Ledge 13. Habit

Kaipara owned and operated Creating jobs for Kaipara people

11

14

• Full colour throughout.

Phone: 09 439 6933 0800 466 793 email: info@thelifestyler.co.nz

103 Victoria Street, Dargaville Phone 09 439 0605

A meeting of the Bereavement Support Group will be held on Monday 3 October 2011

AGM

culverts, plastic troughs & the best advice: Available at Plumbing and Heating Centre today.

See the specialists first!

every home in the Kaipara.

• Easy to use classified department & credit card facilities available.

Traditional roast meals & yummy steamed pud!

Muddy Waters Gallery

Dargaville Little Theatre

LIFESTYLER

• Highly experienced sales staff ready to help you.

Classified Advertising Call

FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE educating you.

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

Kaipara

Kaipara’s only weekly regional newspaper The only newspaper distributed Free to

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

AWF U L

R E A L M

20

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2011

Roper & Jones new lIstInGs wanted

13 Jellicoe rd, ruawai

PRICED TO SELL

due to raCHael’s reCent sales, sHe requIres new lIstInGs. Call to arranGe your Free aPPraIsal today. raCHael de VrIes 021 943 900

3

3 Pixie lane

2

12 Gordon street

2

3

116 Gordon St

1

0

We put you first 3

14 earl street

1

1

REDUCED

•2 bdrm townhouse •Immaculate 3 bdrm home •Sunny conservatory •Conservatory •Easy care fully fenced section •Handy location •Short walk to town • Fully insulated $185,000 $158,000 reF 2976 reF 2851 mICHelle tomlInson 027 339 5937

ellecee’s Café

proudly supporting

123 Colville road

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Interior freshly painted • New kitchen, carpet & lino So much for so little. $142,000 Vendor wants me sold raCHael de VrIes 021 943 900

mataKoHe Farmlet

GREAT STARTER HOME • Sunny 3 bdrm home • Polished floors • Storage in abundance • Private sunny all weather deck • Quiet street $182,000 reF 2979 mICHelle tomlInson 027 339 5937

2

1

1

the sheds are Here:

Picturesque Pahi

SOLE AGENCY

• Award winning café • Fully licensed • Full inventory of fixture and fittings available Option to purchase building and business or just business.

• Home is complete • 3 Bedrooms + office • 2 Bathrooms • Beautiful kitchen • Open family / Dining • Separate lounge • Ready for you to sculpture the gardens $427,000 raCHael de VrIes 021 943 900

Café Business For sale Maungaturoto, excellent turnover.

Has been operating for years.

Accommodation on premises.

Possible add-ons to cafe could boost income.

Financial assistance may be available.

Gary morrIs 021 902 087 / 09 431 1016

• 2 Level home • 4.046ha • 4 Bedrooms • Huge rumpus • Sweeping views over town • Within town boundary • Garage & various outbuildings

mICHelle tomlInson 027 339 5937

Commercial Building

this Has It all

1893 Paparoa Valley rd

39 ha (approx. 96 acres) makes a super lifestyle, or retreat with an income, great yards, races, fertilised, limestone quarry, 2bdm home, choice of both off-grid power source and mains, hills and flats, views for miles. Phone Rhoda today. $495,000 +GST reF 1208 rHoda morrIson 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

281a mountain road

5

1

1

• 10.98 Ha • Sheds • 4 Bedrooms • Sturdy yards • Open plan living • Dam water for stock • Large 1340m2 section • Great for calf rearing • Mature fruit trees $395,000 +GST $329,000 reF 1162 reF 1189 sHeIla Boon AH 09 431 6955 / 0274 985 651

lusk road, matakohe

SOLE AGENCY

Maungaturoto • Centrally located • Office space and downstairs flat • Retail area at road level and flat below • Multiple carparks at door JIll wIlson 021 505 712

• Sheltered by native bush • 3 Brm home on 1009sqm • 4.025ha block • Double basement garage • Launch boat across road • North facing deck • Maungaturoto 12.5km approx • Easy walk to village • 10km approx to Whakapirau. $235,000 $235,000 reF 1205 reF 1211 BeV Haddrell 09 431 9017 / 021 708 839

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Wide harbour frontage. Easy contour land. Well subdivided paddocks, good raceway, variety of building sites for expansive harbour & rural views. Large 5brm farmhouse in need of TLC. Private position. Abundant spring water. Variety of small sheds, pond, good fruit bearing orchards. Just a few km from SH1 and about 5km from Kwaiwaka township FelICIa doornenBal 021 858 115

• Grazing/run off • 129ha (approx 318 acres) • 4 Bdrm home with 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, double garage • Back of Ruawai • Approx 65% effective • Rolling contour • Dam water and trough • Large 1/2 round barn + implement shed • Fantastic views $1,250,000+Gst if any $1,250,000 reF HL2003 JoHn Powell 021 439 555

09 439 7295

roperandjones.co.nz

Licensed under REAA 2008

tractors and machinery ACRES OF NEW & USED EQUIPMENT ON DISPLAY – CALL IN TO VIEW

Hooper 3m springtine cultivator with crumbler roller.

Farmguard ‘bulldozer’ grader blade, 3 ram and landwheel, 2.7m.

Walco 12.75, PTO, 3 pt fert spreader.

Maxam 2500 mower with wilter Mowzip Crusader 4000, 3.9m hyd fold topping mower.

Trimax 2.3m procut orchard mower.

UFO hydraulic lift mowers.

Fieldmaster Jumbo, 1.8m heavy duty rotary slasher.

Berti Eco-Forestry, 1.8m heavy duty scrub mulcher.

Nobili BNU230 Y flail mulcher.

Tortella TP15-250, 2.5m Y flail mulcher.

Hay rakes, good used units available, Kuhn, Tonutti, Vicon, Krone.

Vicon RV187 Opticut round silage baler.

Massey Ferguson 1839 inline baler, latest model.

Tanco 1080A and 2020A bale wrappers.

McHale 991B trailed bale wrapper.

McHale 995LM 3 pt, conventional bale wrapper.

Hustler CH8000, trailed multiple bale/silage feeder.

Hustler chainless 2000 round and square bale feeder.

DML trailed bale feeder, self loading.

Giltrap MSX100, tandem axle, side feed silage wagon.

Giltrap RF9, tandem axle, side feed silage wagon, with wireless load scales.

McIntosh Multicrop 800 tandem axle side feed silage wagon Buckton CF800, side feed, tandem axle silage wagon.

Seed Drill linkage mounted, 3.0m, 100mm spacing, triple disc with roller.

Dal-Bo AXR-E300 26" trailed tandem discs with roller.

Hooper 20/20 tandem wheel controlled discs.

Duncan/Austin roller drill with transport wheels.

Aitchison 3016 3PL seed drill.

Duncan 750 till seeder undersower, seed & fert box.

Aitchison 1120 trailing see drill, seed and fert.

Connorshae 18 row trailing seed drill.

Cambridge rollers, good selection ready now, 2.1-2.7m.

Water roller 4T, 2.7m wide, removable drawbar - new.

Maxiscoop 400 HYD earth scoop, tilt axle, near new.

CUB 8T hyd tip trailer, tandem axle, steel deck.

Celli K255 100” rotary hoe with cage roller.

Tortella RPT6-320 3.0m spike rotor hoe with Aitchison seedbox and packer roller.

✓ we trade ✓ we deliver ✓ we demo MASSEY ASSEY FERGUSON AND A VALTRA TRACTORS

AITChISON SEED DRILLS

Amazone 6m folding power harrow with packer rollers.

Buckton 6t trailed fert spreader.

Sam 5T tandem axle fert spreader, plastic hopper, cover, latest model.

Sam 4.75 fert spreader, tandem axle, flotation tyres.

Case CX80, 3950h, rops, Pearson loader.

Claas 696RZ cab, 145hp, hyd shuttle and 4 speed power shift creep box.

Case MX100, cab, Pearson loader, 4wd, 4700h.

International 454 2wd, loader, 50hp International 674, 2WD, loader, 70hp.

John Deere 6300 cab, 4wd, loader, 90hp.

John Deere 6520S 4500h, factory loader, 24 speed, 115hp.

John Deere 8400, 280hp, 7920h, near new tyres, duals, power shift trans, quick hitch.

Massey Ferguson 28, tidy tractor.

Valtra T131. Cab, 4WD, Stoll loader, 1040h, front suspension, 150hp.

McCormick MTX140, speed sequencer trans, 4700h, loader.

New Holland TM190, cab suspension, super steer, 4700h.

New Holland TSA115, cab, 4wd, self levelling loader, 115hp.

Shibaura 1840, rops, 4wd, 18hp with mower.

Komatsu PC120-6 digger, 5024h, hyd tilt + hitch, aux piping.

Yanmar Vi017 digger, on trailer, spade + rock buckets, expanding tracks.

Komatsu PC40-8 digger. Blade, tilt bucket, digging & trench bucket.

Kobelco SK70 digger, blade, cab, hyd tilt hitch, thumb.

Kobelco SK100 Digger, 5327h, 2 buckets, tidy.

Hitachi EX120-3 digger, tilt bucket, rock bucket, quick hitch.

Sheeps Foot roller, 1.9m. Very Heavy.

Saki SW700 and SW25 road rollers.

www.northlandmachinery.co.nz

hUSTLER bALE FEEDERS

VALVOLINE LUbRICANTS FREE VALVOLINE

With every 20 JAC 0Lt r O kE rd T e r

FULL PARTS AND SERVICE bACkUP FOR ALL FARM MAChINERY

Northland Machinery Dargaville 0800 699 688 • Wellsford 0800 555 005

Offer valid until 31/10/2011

Dargaville 104 Jervois Street, Phone 09 439 3333 Jonathan Cashmore A/h 09 438 8555 WellsforD 20 Port Albert Road, State Highway 16, Phone 09 423 7736 Grant Walton A/h 09 423 8356, Ken Marchant A/h 09 423 8950