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Deep bowls, high hopes and a vision Mangawhai’s skate bowls are the deepest in the southern hemisphere, and hence the most challenging and rewarding for skaters looking to chain together aerial moves and tricks. The ‘empty swimming pool’ shape mirrors the classic Los Angeles backyard pools where the sport had its genesis in the 1970s, and regular bowl jam events have put our own Mangawhai Activity Zone on the international map. Pictured here Shaun Boucher takes to the air.
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p The Targa Tour is coming to Mangawhai, bringing one of the most famous motorsport events in the world to local doorsteps this spring
The original Targa Florio race was held in Sicily during the early 1900s, and was one of the very first internationally famous motorsport events. A Kiwi version was masterminded by Mike John in the 1990s. As Targa New Zealand organisers put it: “Mike had to overcome multiple challenges associated with creating a Targa event. He was helped along by an equally determined group of enthusiasts, and collectively they turned their dream into reality in 1995 when the inaugural Targa New Zealand was held. The inaugural event crossed the North Island, with more than 2,000 kilometres of open road touring stages, with 38 special stages run on closed public roads.” Through the years, thousands of drivers piloting vehicles as varied as European GT cars, classic racers, Japanese domestic market tuned vehicles and British sports coupes have completed the Targa.
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Visitors to Dargaville’s Hospice Shop cannot miss the bright, intricately crafted display quilt which dominates the wall behind the store’s counter. The product of many, many hours of loving attention, this piece of unique fabric art was donated to the hospice by Dargaville’s quilting club, just one of a series of masterpieces they have assembled and contributed to over the years. Hospice Shop manager Jenni Gorrie and her team of 56 volunteers are greatly appreciative of the hard work of their friends the quilters. Quilting club ‘master crafter’ Lynn oversaw the design, as club members added their own painstaking needlework to bring in colour, form and detail. “It shows how traditional methods and technology have come forward together,” says Lynn, “you can do almost anything with material these days!” More than just the state of the art, this is an exercise in giving. Dargaville’s Hospice, which provides much needed end-of-life care to some of the region’s most vulnerable
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citizens, relies entirely on the shop for fundraising. Initiatives such as this one, spearheaded by community groups, are a generous windfall. “It uplifts and beautifies the whole shop while it’s here as well,” says Jenni. “That’s something that we all enjoy as volunteers. We’re continually receiving good comments about the quilters’ work. Groups like this are very valuable to us, and we appreciate their support.” That’s a sentiment shared by many of the staff who help collect, clean, sort, price, tag, sell and deliver second-hand goods to keep the hospice working and doing good in
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p Some of the Dargaville Hospice Shop’s 56 volunteers, who have received a funding boost from their friends in the Dargaville quilters, in the form of this masterpiece fabric art quilt
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Wigs on for charity cause u by Andy Bryenton
For many cancer patients and survivors, wearing a wig to cover the effects of treatment is part of daily life. Now it’s possible to turn this one aspect of a serious subject into a fundraising opportunity for all of us, standing in support of those battling cancer in our communities. “The Child Cancer Foundation already has almost 400 registrations for Wig Wednesday, but we think we can raise the bar even higher,” say local organisers of the annual charitable event. “Wig Wednesday, which is just around the corner on September 9, is a wonderful chance to have some fun by wearing a wig, styling a funky hair-do, or going the extra mile and shaving your head, all in the name of supporting courageous tamariki with cancer.” Kiwis all over the country are stepping up to join in the festivities. There are options to have a wig day at work, to get students and school faculty involved, or even, as noted above, to make a big call and shave for a cure, having friends and well wishers donate for your lost locks. “We are excited to foster a strong sense of community this Wig Wednesday, and for everyone to get involved with the fun spirit of the day. So far, we have had incredible Kiwis register all over the country, which will
help us raise the urgent funds needed to support children and families facing childhood cancer,” said Marketing Manager Julie Green. Six-year-old Alex Wade is looking forward to Wig Wednesday this year, because it’s the day his parents are letting him shave their heads. For the Wade family, September will also be the one-year anniversary of the day when Alex’s cancer diagnosis changed everything they knew. Alex had a Medulloblastoma brain tumour removed in 2019, but to reduce the chances of it coming back he had to endure six weeks of radiation treatment followed by seven rounds of chemotherapy. As well as his parents shaving their heads, Alex’s whole community is standing beside him this Wig Wednesday. For the Child Cancer Foundation, this is what Wig Wednesday is all about: having fun as a community while supporting the children and families
p Young Alex Wade and his family are pitching in for Wig Wednesday — what will you do to help the Child Cancer Foundation this spring?
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Encouraging young creatives u by Liz Clark
Mangawhai Artists has made a move to encourage young artists to submit their artwork for a new online exhibition. The online showcase will exhibit the artwork of young artists 4–20 years old from Mangawhai and the surrounding areas. “The unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown this year inspired creativity and moved a lot of activities, including art exhibitions, online. “So, the idea of this online exhibition with the aim to nurture and celebrate creativity among children and young people was born,” said project manager Ella Rickit. “Entries of all kinds of art are welcomed, including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and items constructed of wood or other materials. “The work must be created this year, whether at home or school. “Along with photos of the work, artists submit a title and short description about why and how they made the piece. “A number of showcase entries will be awarded a pack of art materials to support their future artistic endeavours. A special celebration event will be held at the Mangawhai Artists’ Gallery in spring. Entries are invited now until Friday, September 25. “We have already had fantastic student entries from students at a number of schools including
Mangawhai Beach School, Bream Bay College, Otamatea College, and Rodney College and also from Mangawhai Kindergarten. The works explore imagination, political events, emotional experiences, symbolism, mythology and more,” Ms Rickit said. Mangawhai Artists’ member Wendy Leach said the narratives written by the young artists were interesting. “What they write is so interesting,” Ms Leach said. “We are thrilled the older exhibitors are articulate and thoughtful, and the younger entrants have help from a parent to describe their work!” Ella Rickit said: “Making art is a wonderful way to express ourselves and contributes to our wellbeing. With so many different mediums and ideas to explore, art-making can be a lifelong interest, and Mangawhai Artists hopes to encourage that with the Youth Showcase.” “With the new Art Workspace on Moir Street almost completed there are also plans for school holiday and after school art classes.” The project has been sponsored by Mangawhai Central and The French Art Shop. To view the work and to enter your own go to youth.mangawhaiartists. co.nz. ¢
p Children are being encouraged to join the creative community at Mangawhai
p Young future artists being shown an artwork at the Mangawhai Artists’ Gallery
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p Before 1967 a team similar to these three men at Donnellys Crossing of locomotive engineers, drivers and firemen were stationed full-time at Maungaturoto
Rail glory days u by Liz Clark
It started back in the 19th century with a model train placed on a Christmas tree by John Hurndall of the Maungaturoto Railway League. In 1903, approval finally came from the central government to authorise the funding of the railway extension to Maungaturoto. It took another 17 years before it was officially opened at the end of March 1920 by Joseph Gordon Coates. With the advent of the new connection and continuing extension to join the Whangarei line at Waiotira, the need to extend the station at Maungaturoto became a priority. A sub-terminus was constructed during 1922–24. The station building was extended to include refreshment rooms. Travellers could get a cup of
tea and a meal before continuing on the journey to Whangarei. It was noted in a newspaper report of the day that ‘four or five big engines were parked at the station at any one time’. In the age of steam, huge locomotives dominated the rails. A turntable, water towers and a locomotive shed were built to accommodate the increased rail traffic. Cattle and sheep yards were constructed providing transport for local farmers to get their stock down to the markets in Auckland. The Maungaturoto Co-operative Dairy Company also utilised the new
p During the 1920s as many as five large steam locomotives were parked at the Maungaturoto Railway Station site
facilities to get its produce transported for export. Flatpack houses were manufactured at the New Zealand Railways housing factory at Frankton and railed up to the extended station site to accommodate rail workers and their families. Before long, the formerly small station yard became a thriving community complete with a post office, workers’ hostel, butcher’s shop, dry cleaners and more. Workshops for the New Zealand Rail trucks and buses were added to the village site. Despite all the glamour of rail travel, however, the line was running at a loss. Declining passenger traffic led to the refreshment rooms being closed in 1939. Correspondence with former railway employees describes a
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has the highest reported crime rate in New Zealand, while the Kaipara, especially our smaller towns, have far less theft and violence based offending. Safety also includes proximity to medical amenities, and while we don’t score as highly as the main centres for the time it takes to get to hospital in an emergency, our rescue chopper service and the position of Dargaville hospital make a large difference over other rural and coastal areas. Being close to recreation facilities and the outdoors is another deciding factor in which the Kaipara, with its eastwest balance of harbour fishing and boating, surfcasting and forest hiking, surfing, swimming and sports, scores major marks. The final factor, affordability, is king, however. All of these other factors
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p To find out more give Andrew or Dianne a call or pop along to the next open home and see for yourself just what a ‘find’ this property is
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A new lifestyle awaits Just minutes from Wellsford you’ll find this attractive four-bedroom property nestled in a sun-soaked position on 18,640sqm with gently sloping north facing paddocks. Built to last in rendered brick with great features and quality chattels, this home has been carefully designed to serve as a spacious family home while also meeting the requirements of those who love to entertain. The kitchen is fit for a master chef with a double oven, quality appliances, generous cupboards, island bench seating and a butler’s pantry complete with bar fridge. There is a relaxed family area plus formal dining and a separate cosy lounge with a feature fireplace. Fully ducted air conditioning runs throughout the house keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. Enjoy the ambience of country living with the benefits of a small town so close by and the attractions of Mangawhai, Matakana, Pakiri and Warkworth a short drive away.
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p Craig originally helped set up The Dune and now oversees the group of restaurants ensuring an excellent standard of dining
p Luke ensures people venturing from Mangawhai and beyond to The Cove have an enjoyable experience
A creative experience u by Ann van Engelen
In November 2016 Lloyd Rooney and Michael Fraser established The Dune Cafe in Mangawhai to provide a new style of eatery for people living and visiting the area. “Mangawhai has spectacular beaches and coastline, and a lot of growth is happening in the region. We spend a fair amount of time in the Kaipara and believe the future’s looking bright. You realise how lucky you are to be here and have what we have on our doorstep,” says Lloyd. “The township is progressing, and this brings opportunity for everyone in the area. There are great people here that make you laugh, and they are very loyal and supportive to us as business owners. We love everything about the restaurant trade and feel very lucky to be in New Zealand, particularly with what is going on in the world at present.” With the lockdowns and now closed borders, local patronage and attracting Kiwi holidaymakers is vital for a
hospitality business. Lloyd points out there is an international flavour to the business in menus and staff. “The Dune is set in the centre of Mangawhai village and is a great spot for locals and holidaymakers to enjoy a relaxing brunch, lunch or dinner. We believe in using the freshest ingredients, including fruit, vegetables, meat and fish to enhance the flavours in our cuisine.” Lloyd and Michael also own The Cove Cafe in Waipu, Quay Cafe and No8 at the Whangarei Town Basin, as well as Fire and No8 based in Tauranga. “It is a real lifestyle to us, and we split our time amongst all the
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restaurants. We wanted to create eating places where locals can enjoy their social time together with excellent quality food. “We are stoked with how customers have come out in force after the Covid lockdown.” The executive chef Craig Estick started at The Dune and now works with the chefs across all of Lloyd and Michael’s restaurants. “He is in charge of the menu designs and helps tweak menu items and gives input into menus that need to be replaced. We call him the Mary Poppins of kitchens. In the past 12 months,
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p Lloyd Rooney and Michael Fraser with some of the restaurant group kitchen team members
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p Executive chef Craig has shared several of his recipes in the groups latest cookbook The Global Kitchen, which represents each restaurant
Michael and I believe to make our restaurants the success they are, we need to hire excellent chefs
The Dune has become very popular and is a great success story for us. “We have worked on consistency, and it is now one of our most popular restaurants. It started with a meal sharing concept, but not everyone enjoyed that. Sharing is still the name of the game, and diners are encouraged to mix and match their entrees and mains to enjoy together. We have now introduced plated meals to add variety for our diners. “We mix and match the uniforms from the different restaurants as well to create talking points with customers. Staff may have the Quay or Cove shirt with the Dune or Fire apron. We have different logos like Vege or Wine — this creates a nice topic. “The bank sends us polls, so we generally know where our patrons
are from and the age groups that are coming in. It is great information to have, and we really appreciate that our various restaurants are outings for people. The Cove in Waipu is also very popular with Mangawhai residents visiting on a regular basis. “When we opened Fire and No8 it meant we have six restaurants offering different recipes. No8 in Whangarei and at Mt Maunganui are Asian style cuisine. We also printed a cookbook with New Holland publishers and have recently produced a second Global Kitchen cookbook. “The recipes are our chefs’ own creations. Each restaurant has its chapter in the books with the chefs sharing their own recipes. They are very popular and are available at the restaurants.
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“Michael and I believe to make our restaurants the success they are, we need to hire excellent chefs. With good chefs, you attract talented staff. Some have relocated back to New Zealand from Australia. We wanted South American flavours for The Dune, and we found Marcel who is Brazilian. He is a great fit for what we wanted to present. “We believe you need a strong team to keep the kitchens going so our front of house staff are managed and trained by Steve O’Shea. He returned from Australia and works alongside our talented floor managers. Each of our restaurants is extremely different, and staff training is adapted to reflect the various crew. “The Quay is different because it is located in the Whangarei Town Basin
marina area. The Cove is by the beach at Waipu Cove, and we aimed at a more casual style. We love seeing the growth in our staff as they grow in their roles. “We love hearing how our customers love what we do. Some love The Cove; some love The Dune while others love No8 or The Quay. It is very fulfilling having people travel to our different locations because they enjoy and appreciate what we offer. “Tourism is now a very different ball game due to Covid-19, but we have our local customer base, and we are meeting new people all the time. June’s business figures are on par with last year, and that is a testament to everyone in New Zealand. We are a lucky country and Kaipara is a special area. We are pleased we started our adventure in Mangawhai.” ¢
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STAYCATION HOLIDAY FROM HOME
Backing what we do best u by Andy Bryenton
In this post Coronavirus economy, the thought of an unclaimed $9 billion seems like fiscal nirvana. Considering a windfall like this for the beleaguered hospitality industry seems almost impossible. But that’s exactly what could happen if we Kiwis change our holiday attitudes and really embrace ‘backing our own backyard’. In the year 2019, New Zealanders took more than three million overseas trips, and even discounting those excursions purely for business, this equates to a vast amount of travel. The figure spent on hotels, meals, transport, attractions, flights and souvenirs by our fellow New Zealanders came to NZ$9.1 billion. At the same time, foreign tourism pumped $17 billion into our economy at a low estimate. While we might not recoup every dollar from having a staycation this year, nine out of seventeen is more than half. We’d save jobs and preserve some of the ‘brains trust’ of extreme hospitality skill sets we’ve built up since the 1990s. So, while swapping Japanese onsens for Rotorua mineral pools, and the Riviera with the Coromandel is one option, booking in a short break somewhere hyper local can also deliver just what we need out of a vacation. Psychologically, there’s a reality to all that talk of recharging one’s batteries. Being stuck in a rut depresses the production of serotonin, the chemical responsible for happiness. Discovering new things (as backed up by a University of Newcastle, UK, study) is what makes us feel younger and more fresh in a new environment. Parts of the brain which were once used to amp up the body in the presence of new flora, fauna and scenery kick
in, and instead of working to alert us to hostile new predators, the feeling simply gives us a boost. You don’t need to go far to trigger this reaction. Consider; human beings as recently as 200 years ago rarely left the village in which they were born. Mighty kingdoms in the dark ages were small enough to bicycle across in a weekend. So a trip to another town and a stay in a bed and breakfast overlooking another coast are more than enough to switch on your ‘holiday’ senses. A break with tradition and the daily grind can also boost your mood, according to psychologists working at the University of California’s Pennsylvania campus. Here’s something else to consider; when on holiday in New Zealand, only 35 per cent of us actually act like tourists. Only a third or so of Kiwis taking a local break book into a hotel or resort, engage in holiday adventure activities, deliberately seek out tourist scenic spots, or try new food and wine experiences. Perhaps out of a sense of not wanting to be identified as a tourist at all, we tend to couch surf at mates’ houses, eat conservatively, ignore cultural attractions and pinch our pennies. However, there’s a reason that New Zealand features right at the top of
A break with tradition and the daily grind can also boost your mood
p Beachgoers on the west coast at Baylys Beach
most foreign tourists’ bucket lists. We really do have some amazing sights, unique places and exciting ways to see them. The choices for a staycation this winter are endless. The best way to get the most out of the Kaipara’s unique geography is with a ‘coast swap’; Kaiwaka and Mangawhai residents can come and experience the thunder, drama and sheer scope of the Ripiro Coast and the Waipoua Forest, while those from the west can take advantage of the more relaxed harbour coast and the pohutukawa-lined strands of the east. Anglers can switch out surfcasting, torpedo or drone fishing past the breakers with boat fishing out towards the Hen and Chicks, weather permitting, while golfers can test
themselves with a swap of courses between coast-accessible Mangawhai and Baylys Beach clubs. ¢
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p Far from being old-fashioned, a mass planting of hydrangeas can bring a cascade of bright hues after a long dull winter
Not just moody blue u by Liz Clark
Once viewed as the domain of old-fashioned gardens, the deciduous hydrangea has been making a comeback.
p Selective breeding has produced a range of cultivars, including white, that maintain their colour regardless of soil type
While there are more than 70 species to choose from, two types of the six flower forms available are mainly propagated by New Zealand nurseries for gardeners. These are the mophead and lacecap forms. The mophead form has large round flowerheads resembling pom-poms, or as the name suggests the head of a mop. In comparison, the lacecap types are round, flat flowerheads with a centre core of subdued, small flowers surrounded by outer rings of larger flowers having showy sepals or tepals. Both kinds come in a range of colours, beyond the better-known pinks and blues. In many cultivars colouring is determined by the soil pH and the presence or absence of aluminium in the soil the hydrangea is planted. To maintain a pink flower, the soil must have an absence of aluminium and a soil pH of 6.0–6.2. Several applications of dolomite lime should be added throughout the year to maintain colouring. Blue is easier to obtain than pink. Soil pH should be in the lower range below six; the presence of aluminium is an essential component to get the right colouring. If there is an absence, it can be resolved by adding a dressing
of aluminium sulphate — water the plant well before applying. Avoid using superphosphate or bone meal. With growing in popularity as a cut flower, hydrangea blooms have the unfortunate reputation of wilting after harvest. To ensure your flowers remain fresh, take a bucket of water with you out to the garden. Cut the stem of the bloom as long as possible and place immediately into the water. While the stem is still in the water, cut it to the desired length at a 45-degree angle. Once taken indoors, boil up the jug and pour into a bucket or vase. Cut five centimetres off the stem of your bloom, place into the boiling water immediately and leave. Pruning should be yearly to prevent saggy, weak plants. Hydrangeas need rich, moist, free-draining soil and do not like ‘wet feet’. Ideally, your plants should get at least four hours of morning sun and plenty of water throughout the drier months. Flowering occurs in spring and lasts throughout the summer months until autumn. Plant new hydrangeas in spring for best results. Some cultivars to try out are Blue Earth, Bridal Bouquet, Diamond Rouge, Grayswood, Harlequin, Limelight and Raspberry Crush. ¢
t The days of just pink and blue are long over; new cultivars have brought a new colour cavalcade for gardeners to choose from
Author awards now open
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A prize of $56,000 for a work of fiction is offered in the 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards that are now open. Booksellers, academics, lauded writers, an acclaimed designer and an award-winning journalist are among the 12 people selected as judges. The Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction offers $56,000 to the winner and will be judged by reviewer and bookseller Kiran Dass, journalist Paul Little and writer Claire Finlayson. They will be joined by an international judge, whose identity will be revealed in March 2021, to decide the ultimate winner from their shortlist of four. Other awa r d s include the Mary and Peter Biggs Award for Poetry, the General Non-Fiction Award and the Illustrated Non-Fiction Award. “The judges, who range geographically from Northland to Dunedin, represent a number of different fields, disciplines and perspectives,” says awards Chair, Paula Morris. “All bring their particular expertise and experience to the judging process, and will relish the challenge of reading for the awards.” Titles with release dates between January 1 and December 31, 2020 will
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be considered for the 2021 awards, which close at 5pm on Monday, September 14. Online entries for titles published between September 1 and December 31, 2020 open on Tuesday, September 15 and close on Tuesday, October 27. For books in the second tranche, page proofs will be accepted if books publishing in November and December have not been printed at the time of the online submissions closing. The judges will advise their longlist of up to 10 books per categor y on January 28, 2021 and the 2021 shortlist of 16 books will be announced on March 3. The awards are supported by Ockham Residential, Creative New Zealand, Jann Medlicott and the Acorn Foundation, Mary and Peter Biggs, MitoQ and the Auckland Writers Festival, and are administered by the Festival on behalf of the New Zealand Book Awards Trust. The winners will be celebrated at an awards event at the Auckland Writers Festival in mid-May 2021. ¢
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p Born of the need for a place for local kids to play and skate, the MAZ committee settled for nothing less than world class facilities, now bearing dividends as top events sign on at the site
Deep bowls, high hopes and a vision u by Andy Bryenton
There’s a move in skateboarding which is fundamental to many others. The ‘ollie’ involves a skater changing the pressure differential across their board with a quick heel and toe action, causing it to defy gravity and leap off the concrete like a salmon out of a stream. From this basic trick, hundreds of others can be chained together. But it begins with lifting yourself off the ground, as if by magic. The Mangawhai Activity Zone, or MAZ, is evidence of the same kind of manoeuvre on a massive scale. When a dedicated band of locals met in August of 2008 to address the issue of kid’s recreation and outdoor sporting space, it looked as if they’d have to boost the project into existence, ex nihilo. By its own bootstraps, might be a better term; all agreed that something needed to be done, but where to start? “We had new streets and concrete areas in the shopping centres,” said long-time MAZ spokesperson Colin Gallagher. “But they were off limits for skate and play. We did something different from other towns, then. We listened to the young people, and a group of parents approached the Kaipara District Council with a plan.
There were sports clubs and tennis courts already, but they were for formal clubs. We wanted to develop a place for free play and for families.” The KDC did the deal, and trustees in the newly formed MAZ trust got a 33year lease on a scrubby section of gum tree bush halfway between the Heads and the Village at Mangawhai. The hard work was about to begin. “With some perseverance and weekends of working bees we hashed out the tennis court area, and created a
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huge slab of concrete for the temporary skate area. From day one, it was 100 per cent community involvement. People weren’t just bringing spades and wheelbarrows, they were bringing excavators and heavy machinery,” said Colin. The spirit of the ‘big dig’, when Mangawhai’s farmers and locals deployed their heavy gear to save the harbour, was still in the air. All through this early build process, there was never a single complaint. In fact, Colin reckons there’s never been one; those involved with civics will recognise a
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p Not just about skating; the MAZ incorporates an outdoor gym, flying fox, tennis and football facilities, bike tracks and play areas
p The early beginnings of the MAZ featured a group of 10 locals, a will to work hard, and donated or loaned equipment
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But all monetary figures are eclipsed by the amount of time, effort and work put in by our volunteers
little miracle, but he puts it down to the fact that from those early times it was always recognised that the MAZ was going to be a huge asset. The next phase, however, would require a professional touch, and the funding that went with it. Consultants sketched out a vision with soccer fields, an outdoor gym, a flying fox, pro skate bowls, mountain bike tracks and more. Someone was needed to add their fundraising and business acumen to the mix. In 2010, Colin was driving through central Mangawhai, and noticed a sign. “After decades of holidays in the town, I thought to myself it was time to give something back to the community,” he said, heeding the call on that billboard and pitching up to the next MAZ meeting. Figures were
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quoted for the complete build, and some of the team were staggered. “The fellow beside me was a supporter from those first days. A rough and ready looking type, who did a great job with his bulldozer, but he asked ‘who’s going to raise that kind of money?’ I replied that I’d give it a try.” Colin and the MAZ team applied to various funds, knocked on the doors of local civic authority, and shared their idea not just for a park, but for a recreational hub for the town. Lottery grants, Pub Charity, Foundation North, the Tara Iti golf club and countless local businesses all did their part. $2.4 million was raised piece by piece, while at the same time the Northland Regional Council contributed half a million dollars to expand the skate area. The KDC themselves gave
through applicable funds set aside for local civic developments and recreation. The list of all those who have given generously is so long that Colin jokes ‘it would take up most of this paper’. He’s only half kidding. “But all monetary figures are eclipsed by the amount of time, effort and work put in by our volunteers,” he added. “From the beginning to the present day, there have been people who have spent so many weekends and afternoons planting trees, maintaining the area, cutting bike trails and keeping the park in great shape. Young people, too, have taken ownership. There’s no vandalism, no graffiti. This is their place as much as ours. It’s a legacy project, in a way which inculcates community spirit from an early age.” Who wouldn’t be proud and pleased
to have, in their own backyard, what is planned to be the only Olympic level skate park in New Zealand, with the deepest, best designed bowl in Australasia? Nine years of skate bowl jam festivals have cemented the MAZ’s place in Kiwi skate legend, and the jam will be back for February 2021, hosting thousands of guests and competitors. Then there’s the new pump track, the forthcoming 3x3 basketball courts, and upgrades to the soccer facilities; the MAZ continues to evolve to fit a growing town’s needs. “If anyone else, in any other town, truly wants to achieve this kind of thing, then the door is open. I’ll happily help and lend my experience,” said Colin. “But you have to have the community behind you first. If they want it, you’ll be able to do it, that’s a certainty.” ¢
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Closing date for classified advertising for the 14 August 2020 edition is Wednesday 12 August 2020
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5 SILVERSTONE off road tyres, MT-117 x-treme 15”, fitted to Toyota six stud rims, $1,200. Phone 09 439 7816.
GROUND CREW required for our Whakapirau based helicopter operation, must have full clean drivers licence, phone 09 431 8590.
FOR LEASE 73 HECTARES available, Bradleys Landing, half hill country, half flats. Phone 021 138 6304. COMMERCIAL BUILDING for lease, tidy 310 m2 building on SH12 Dargaville East. Good lighting, 2+3 phase power, office toilet etc. Great for manufacturing, servicing, storage etc. Contact 021 228 3679.
SEPTIC TANK SERVICES EFFLUENT REMOVAL, just give us a call, we remove it all. ‘Magic Property Services’. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA. MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
NURSERIES & PLANTS HOUSE PLANTS or outside plants ready now $5 each, Philodendron Atom and Philodendron Xanadu. Got2Go Plants, 55 West Coast Road Te Kopuru, 10 to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday, 09 439 5556.
WANTED LEASED LAND wanted for grazing. Any size, any area. Phone Michael to discuss, 021 723 940. PANELBEATER REQUIRED for onsite casual job. Approximately two weeks. Hours to suit, Dargaville area. Phone 022 585 1085.
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MEDS RUN WORKER
Arataki Ministries is looking for a medication run worker to deliver medication to clients experiencing mental illness. Evening work up to 2 ½ hrs per day 6 days per week. Suit someone who is good at following process, reliable, and looking for part time work.
• A key requirement will be a demonstrated ability to engage well with, and pass on essential knowledge to students in an appropriate manner. • It is preferred the applicant holds an LBP qualification, but this is not essential.
Nicki Eddy on 09 439 7255 or email office@dargavilleprimary.school.nz.
Clear police check is required. If interested please email your CV to pip@aratakimin.co.nz
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The Dargaville High School Building Academy is seeking to appoint an additional building tutor to help meet forecast growth. The Academy – which normally enrols 10 or more senior (Yr 12 & 13) students per school year – builds and sells full-sized 2 and 3 bedroom transportable houses for a variety of clients. With expansion to both student numbers and the programme itself underway, an additional building tutor is required.
• The successful applicant will need to go through the standard police vetting procedure, as the position involves school students and the Academy is situated on school property. • Duties would include, assisting the Tutor in Charge, supervising and tutoring students on building sites within the Academy, while overseeing health and safety requirements, ensuring best trade practices and skills are always observed and generally preparing students for the workforce.
• Full PPE gear will be provided to the successful applicant.
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Applications close Wednesday 19th August 2020. Please apply in writing or via email with any suitable references to: Mr Mike Houghton, Principal Dargaville High School 57 Plunket Street Dargaville 0310 Northland.
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CARETAKER POSITION Dargaville Primary School has a 30 to 40 hour a week position available commencing 31st August 2020. We require an extraordinary person who is experienced in maintaining buildings and grounds to replace our caretaker of 23.5yrs who is retiring. Applications close on 21 August 2020 We are looking for a reliable energetic Caretaker for our School. The position involves carrying out a wide range of duties to help us ensure that our school is maintained as a clean, safe and secure environment. The successful applicant will be required to identify hazards and address building and ground maintenance. Your responsibilities will include carrying out and recording Building Warrant checks, lawn mowing, weed removal, garden maintenance and minor works with the school buildings. This position requires a pro-active, reliable person with a can-do attitude who is able to work alongside staff and students in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will have a clean police record, full driver’s license and excellent health. You will be required to have time management skills, flexibility and a willingness to learn and have basic handyman skills to carry out repairs and maintenance around the school property. A job description and application form are available from Dargaville Primary School, by contacting:
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KAIWAKA SCHOOL HAERE MUA KIA KOTAHI
TOWARD TOMORROW TOGETHER The Kaiwaka School Board of Trustees has determined that there are two out of zone enrolments available that have not been filled so far in 2020. This is to be available to Year 1 students only. Criteria for selection: 1. Siblings of current students 2. Siblings of former students 3. Children of former students 4. Children of Board or staff members 5. All other applicants Applications need to be received before Friday the 7th of August 2020. The date of the ballot will be Friday the 7th of August 2020. To apply, please fill out an enrolment form and state which criteria you are applying under. PO Box 104 Kaiwaka 0543 Address: 33 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd. Kaiwaka Ph 09 431 2309 | Email admin@kaiwaka.school.nz
TROUNSON KAURI PARK
Possum and Rat control
From the 24th August 2020 to the 30th July 2021 the Department of Conservation, Kauri Coast Office, intend to apply Potassium Cyanide for possum control and Diphacinone for rat control over the following area of public conservation land as part of the protection of forest ecosystems.
DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA
Forests in Trounson Kauri Park Scenic Reserve.
METHOD OF CONTROL
Encapsulated pellet with green pre-feed paste in biodegradable bait bags containing the pesticide Potassium Cyanide will be deployed in Baitsafe bait station installed at 100m x 100m spacing throughout the forested area of the park (excluding buffer zones). Diphacinone comes in form of a hard paste, is dyed green and will be applied to Philproof bait stations installed at 50m x 100m spacing. The pesticides are poisonous to humans and domestic animals.
ALWAYS REMEMBER:
• DO NOT touch bait • WATCH CHILDREN at all times • Poisonous baits or carcasses are DEADLY TO DOGS • DO NOT EAT animals from this area (Diphacinone only) Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at the public access ways in the above areas. Please note there is no hunting and/ or dogs permitted in Trounson Kauri Park Scenic Reserve.
Avoid Drink Driving
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For further information, call Tom Flynn-Plummer at the Kauri Coast Office, (09) 439 3450 or visit the Kauri Coast Office, 150 Colville Rd, Dargaville. A detailed map of treatment areas may be viewed at the Kauri Coast Office, 150 Colville Rd, Dargaville during normal working hours (8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday).
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