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p Te Roopu Kapa Haka o Te Kura o Te Kopuru group performed to local Kaumatua, Kuia, Te Ha Oranga and He Waka Eke Noa from Auckland for the premier evening of documentary Poi E: The Story of Our Song. Theatre manager Vernon Woods said part of the community cinema’s mission is to bring new and interesting things to the community. “It was a way of enticing people to the cinema and I knew the subject matter of the film would be something they would enjoy,” he said.
Celebrating creativity u by Ayla Miller
A selection of some of the best artists in the region have received recognition at the 2016 Kaipara Art Awards held last Friday at the The Kauri Museum Exhibition Hall.
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Approximately 125 art enthusiasts attended the awards which celebrated a range of two-dimensional and threedimensional works by members of Kaipara art groups. Mangawhai artist Lesley Munro came first in the two-
dimensional category with her work titled Bedouins. Judge Chris Carey complimented the piece on its depiction of ‘universal empathy’.
p Heather Carrigan received the threedimensional Judges Merit Award for her work Tangaroa continued on page 9 …
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p Senior Sergeant Rob Huys presents the North Kaipara Maori Wardens Haki Wihongi, Erana Wihongi and Frankie Mrkusrich with a cheque for $750 from the Police Managers Guild Trust. “It is great that we are able to give back to this very valuable community group. They are a key part of our community focus,” said sergeant Huys. Mr Wihongi said they appreciate any support they get and the money will go towards rent so they can continue to have a base in Dargaville.
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p The cast of Words of Life from left: Jas Hazeldine, 14-year-old director Lara Brownie and Claudia Taylor. The Dargaville Little Theatre team won best overall play in the local round of the Theatre Fest competition, whilst Jas Hazeldine was awarded Best Actor. Two teams from the Little Theatre will go on to perform in the regional finals.
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER August 9 - 2016
Feedback sought for roading plan u by Ayla Miller
Plans to realign the dangerous stretch of road on State Highway 12 near Matakohe are one step closer following a successful community consultation open day.
p Matakohe residents Bobby Smith, Max Hamlin, and road safety campaigner Sue Reyland
NZTA Northland highway manager Brett Gliddon says the agency have received an overwhelmingly positive response from the public regarding indicative plans for realigning SH12 and the two narrow one-lane bridges through Matakohe. “By straightening the road to remove tight corners and by building new twolane bridges and intersections, we will create better access and a safer, more direct route. Following the current round of feedback from the community, a detailed design will be undertaken with construction planned to begin late next year.” The road is part of the Twin Coast Discovery route and provides access to significant tourist destinations. There have been 15 reported accidents on the bridges between 2005 and 2015. Road safety campaigner Sue Reyland
says she was thrilled with the turnout from the public and is impressed with the information from NZTA. “There were lots of representatives from the involved parties to answer questions and to get people’s feedback. “This stretch of road has always been a high priority and they just needed someone to bring it to their attention.” Mr Gliddon says the indicative design allows for the current access to be preserved to the bridges during the construction period and no decisions have been made yet on what will happen to the current one-lane bridges. Consultation is still underway and feedback sheets can be picked up from First National Realty in Maungaturoto and Dargaville or accessed through the website www.nzta. govt.nz/projects/connecting-northland/ matakohe-bridges. ¢
Business idea pays off u by Ayla Miller
A unique idea involving sheep milk has won year-13 Ruawai College student Laura Blundell the Massey Innovator’s Award. Ms Blundell recently took part in the Enterprise and Action weekend run by the Young Enterprise Trust and sponsored by Massey University which saw a group of 80 students gather from all over New Zealand at the Massey Campus in Albany for the annual event. Students were divided into groups of 10 and were challenged by the university to think of a way to stimulate New Zealand’s economy and future prosperity through food innovation. Ms Blundell’s team came up with the idea of adding to the nutritional value of sheep p Laura Blundell, Ruawai College student and future entrepreneur milk by fortifying it with iodine, calcium and iron to make a drink from a small community where we all for toddlers. work together helped.” She says the “We wanted to do something to do experience taught her time management, with agriculture and we progressed to cooperation and teamwork. sheep milk because it is nutritionally “It was also really interesting rich,” she says. listening to other people’s ideas. It Ms Blundell’s father, Anthony was a challenging weekend but I would Blundell, owns Kaipara Kumara and definitely do it again.” it’s because of this she says she’s Each person in the team received always had an interest in business. a $5,000 scholarship from Massey “I have grown up in Ruawai. I think Business School and Massey University that the rural background and coming College of Health. ¢
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Learning in the garden Finding your roots u by Ann Morgan
u by Ayla Miller
A free course is available through the Northland Polytechnic to learn how to grow organic fruit and vegetables at the Mangawhai domain.
Those wanting to learn more about their family history now have the chance to get started at the Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society Inc’s beginner’s day.
p Russell Koroly-Gray, Helen Bro and Jenny Garratt learn to make compost as part of the Sustainable Rural Development course
“Being able to grow your own organic food is rewarding and those who have attended the programme in the past have been very inspired. Once you know how to grow, it is easy,” said horticulture tutor Heidelind Luschberger. “People that attend the course from Wellsford can continue with their gardening at the Wellsford Community Garden. Everything is set up there,
including a polyhouse.” The group will establish a new community garden at the Mangawhai Domain. The topic will be fruit trees. How to plan and plant an orchard and grow your own vegetables organically. This will link in with an introduction to bees and propagation in general. “Age groups from 16 to 80 years old have attended, it is lots of fun. This included young mothers who wanted to learn about organic food because they don’t want to feed their family produce that has been grown with chemicals or herbicides,” said Ms Luschberger. “People who already have gardens but would like to learn more about organic growing can also attend. The lessons include field trips, such as visiting a beekeeper who shows us what is required to set up a beehive.” Those who attend receive a level three certificate in Sustainable Rural Development which is NZQA approved. There is no requirement to do level two first. The course starts on Tuesday August 16 and runs for 19 weeks. For more information call Heidelind on 09 431 2887.
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The society can also trace the history of houses through family history. “If someone lives in an old villa in Dargaville we can help them figure out who used to live there. It is even beneficial for people who just want to know what their father, grandfather or great grandfather did in the war.” Sue says she first became interested in genealogy when she began to research the stories her grandfather used to tell her about his family. “I have been able to prove most of them,” she says. The Beginner’s Day for History/ Genealogy will be held on Saturday, August 20 from 10am–3pm at the Genealogy Rooms at the Dargaville Museum. Bookings are essential — call 09 439 4923. ¢
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Each year the society holds a community event to promote Family History Month in August. “If people are interested in learning about their history they can come along and we will head them in the right direction,” says convenor Sue Curtis. “Every year we try to do something different to get people involved and let them know what we do.” She says there can be many different reasons people become interested in their history. Some people have very specific reasons for tracing their family tree whilst others jump into family history research out of curiosity. “Sometimes when you know who your family is or where you have come from you feel more grounded. It could also be for medical reasons and people can look up what conditions run in their family.”
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p A wedding reception at Aurega House in Victoria Street, Dargaville circa 1924. This house was the old Hillary Homestead named after Mr Edmund Hillary’s thoroughbred named ‘Aurega’ and burnt down around 1926
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Adding to St John
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The Mangawhai St John Op Shop has two new managers working alongside the team who have been helping run the business for the past six years.
The children attending the Maungaturoto Playcentre are discovering the art of planting edible plants and fruit trees as part of their culture and curriculum learning activities.
Frances Kennelly has recently joined the team and will be the full-time manager working in conjunction with Denise Davies who originally opened the store. Melane Quigley is the newly appointed parttime manager. “Denise, Melane and Melissa Hunt set the shop up from scratch. A couple of ambulance officers decided it would be something good for Mangawhai,” said Frances. “I am new to the area and was fortunate enough to secure the job. I am very excited. I love charity work and helping the community and am looking forward to getting to know the locals.” Frances was the manager of the Red Cross shop in Browns Bay, Auckland p Frances Kennelly, the new manager at the St John Op Shop for six years and believes in Mangawhai her experience will add to the business. stock turns over very quickly.” “St John then decided to build a There are 56 volunteers at the store and permanent ambulance station in the everyone started six years ago when it town and all the funds raised from the first opened. “We have been very lucky. shop went toward it. They even look after the gardens, we are Local businesses donated funds and so grateful.” the community held events to support The ladies are also organising a the cause. Mangawhai Ball on Saturday September “We love being able to help keep 3 to help support the St John Youth the ambulance station going. So Cadet Unit. many people help us and donate Tickets can be purchased through the goods. It is a very busy shop and shop at $20 a ticket and bring a plate. ¢
“One of our organisers started bringing edible plants into the centre to grow a foraging garden and to give the centre a new look we turned the garden into a food forest,” said organiser Kirstin Gedye. The idea is based on planting edible plants on the property so that everybody can share lunch by eating the food p Maungaturoto Playcentre children discover the joys of growing an edible garden from the garden. “The children have been helping the trees, they loved sharing with them. plant around the playground and “People are welcome to donate they learn about the seasons and time or any edible plants to add to our the process of how to grow food. collection. We are here on 9–12 noon This teaches them where food on Monday and Friday mornings. comes from, how it is established, “New members with children from and it introduces them to good birth to five-years-old are welcome eating habits. to come along and experience the “Our children like playing outside wonders of our forest. Check us out on and they love climbing in the trees our facebook page. We are next to the and discovering what is growing and primary school, down the driveway by the picking things to eat.” Four Square.” ¢ Kirstin says this way they learn not everything comes from a supermarket THERE IS A FULL TIME PRIVATE CLINIC and as they grow up they will know IN WHANGAREI, RUN BY WOMEN FOR how to garden for themselves. WOMEN’S HEALTH PROBLEMS ‘When the mandarins were ripe Such as troublesome bleeding; menopause the children would be out every day concerns; abnormal smears; pelvic pain; pain or irritation ‘down there’; fertility issues; non–surgery having a mandarin together. We had options for prolapse and bladder problems. another playcentre visit and our Many of the common problems can be treated children introduced the visitors to with simple minor procedures done either at the
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Revamping the gardens u by Ann Morgan
The Dargaville ‘placemaking’ vision is one step closer to reality as the Kaipara District Council begin work recreating existing gardens around the township. “Work to replace planting in the gardens by the river is under way. It is part of the bigger vision for Dargaville, to emphasise the town’s unique character. We are putting in a range of plants that will, over time, be repeated throughout the township so that the gardens are distinctive to Dargaville, to help build its personality,” said Parks and Community manager Sue Hodge. The recently developed Dargaville Placemaking Vision Guide recommends p Sue Hodge, Parks and Community manager choosing plants for public spaces that maximise impact, are low being investigated as is the lighting maintenance and enhance our local up of the Northern Wairoa bridge. identity or character. “We are working with local boat “The guide recommends developing a builders and engineers to find a simple palette of primarily native plants. solution to reinstate the local wharf Use of natives is more sustainable as and we are researching building of a it reduces the need for costly irrigation roundabout on the Normanby Road and yet provides a rich mix of textures. and Hokianga Road intersection.” Recreational Services provided a The Kauri Coast Community Pool number of garden design options and Trust is currently exploring the costs these were reviewed by council and to keep the swimming pool open Peter Boyd Design to ensure they were all year and the playground next to consistent with the vision document. the RSA has been refreshed with Other initiatives in progress are a the old see-saw removed and a new Signage Plan for parks and reserves one installed. throughout the Kaipara District with To find out more go to the KDC entrance signage for Dargaville currently website or call 0800 727 059. ¢
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A holistic approach Victoria de la Varis-Woodcock is putting her name forward for the West Coast-Central ward in the local body elections and hopes to use her practical and political knowledge to promote, protect and enhance the area. With her first degree in Russian and Spanish, and now a Master’s degree in politics, Ms de la Varis-Woodcock taught English overseas and worked as a Russian interpreter before finally settling down with her husband Doug Woodcock to raise their three sons in the Kaipara. “I have had a 20-year connection with the Kaipara. My husband’s family have farmed in and around the region for generations,” she says. “I want to strengthen local democracy through my participation ensuring that the council sustains the accountability p Victoria de la Varis - Woodcock is putting her name forward for the West Coast Central ward in the local and openness it has developed body elections in response to what has been a political and economic crisis. “A place thrives when the economy, problem is there are insufficient funds the environment and the social aspects to maintain them and council should fit together. All of those areas need insist on a better performance from to be nurtured and taken care of in a roading contractors. I would also like to see the forestry owners’ targeted rates holistic way.” Ms de la Varis-Woodcock has worked raised to pay for roading improvement. as a project manager assisting with the After all, it is logging trucks destroying construction of two eco-accommodation our roads,” she says. projects before starting her own “Kaipara has a bright future but it company called Love Kaipara Ltd which must be developed sustainably for real aims to bring public awareness to the quality jobs to result.” She says she is proud that Kaipara problem of waste and the importance of sustainable consumption and recycling. has kept its council and encourages “I am also passionate about improving everyone to be a part of the democratic roading in Kaipara’s rural areas. As process by exercising their right citizens we deserve safer roads. The to vote. ¢
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Aiming for the bullseye Choosing the right path
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p Craig Brown plays darts and encourages others to try the sport
There will be about 400 people in the tournament this week. “I encourage others to take up the sport. The game doesn’t rely on fitness and you can play competitively or for fun. If you can’t run a kilometre, you can still play darts. “Children can play too. Even 10-yearolds are playing in the nationals. You are talking the top 150 players for singles in the country, and competing brings the best out of you as a player. Anyone could win on the day.” Craig suggests if people want to play they should get a board and start practising. “Most RSAs have a dart board. I am always asking people on Facebook if they want a game. It doesn’t matter if you are experienced or learning — it is all good practise.” ¢
Two Ruawai College students had the unique opportunity to experience life as a police officer as part of the gateway programme which aims to give young people real life work experience. Year 13 student Helena Thompson and year 12 student Hannah Fenney spent a week at the Dargaville Police Station getting some behind the scenes insight into a police officer’s world. The students spent time obser ving the officers doing a variety of duties and Helena was able to experience a Friday night shift. “I’ve always wanted to be a police officer and when I was at the p Helena Thompson and Hannah Fenney of Ruawai College had the chance to experience a week in the life of a station, it just felt right,” police officer she says. Hannah was considering a career in paramedicine is being able to help people in their but after her gateway experience she times of need as well as working with is now contemplating the police force great people. You can have a lot of fun, enjoy your job, whilst making as an option. Senior Sergeant Rob Huys has sure you are providing an essential been in the police force for 25 years service to the public. Young people and says it was refreshing to have the are our future in terms of the police students become part of their team. and it is satisfying to know there are “It was very encouraging to see two young people who are keen to make young students want to join the police a career out of it.” Gateway programmes are available and spend some time observing what we do. Both of the girls fully immersed at most high schools for year 11 to 13 themselves in our activities. The students and aim to strengthen the best thing about being in the police shift from school to the workplace. RGAVILLE DA
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Craig says he became intrigued with the New Zealand darting community whilst watching the sport on television. “You get the darts bug and I have been playing for two years now. I have been to quite a few national championships and did pretty well in the North Island Masters,” said Craig. “I met the NZ number one Craig Caldwell and decided to sponsor him. He has been to the world champs a few times and has my logo ‘Craig the Painter’ on his shirt.” Craig says the darts community is compact and social. The tournament in Rotorua has pools of six people and the top three in each pool go into the main draw, and then there is the knockout tournament. “It is a mind game — if you get to the main draw you have done pretty well.
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Legends on display
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The Kauri Museum has opened a new exhibition which has both an onsite and online presence displaying the history of the axemen of Northland.
Dargaville is to host the first ever round of a golf chipping challenge in New Zealand and organisers have plans for it to become a national event.
Northland’s competitive wood chopping and its connection with the kauri bushmen was a passion of former Kauri Museum CEO, Bet Nelley. “Over the past century, Northland has produced many axemen and sawyers of stature. This exhibition owes much to the relationships Bet has nurtured,” said exhibition developer, Sheri O’Neill. “Names such as Mick Griffen, Joe Julian, Dinny Hoey, Pero Smith, Bill Shelford p Jason Semenoff is a third generation woodchopper and and Innes Davidson have is interviewed in the exhibition joined the ranks of New Zealand’s legendary sporting greats, some of Northland and New Zealand’s and Northland’s competitive axemen great sporting personalities and continue to excel. This heritage sport their achievements. can track its pedigree back to the “The heroes of this exhibition are of course our living legends kauri bushmen.” The exhibition is ground breaking and who consented to working with the setting new benchmarks for how the museum and a film crew to capture museum present displays. the video interviews. These clips are “We are telling stories of our past interspersed with still images from that are relevant to people of today. As the museum’s documentary archive. a dual onsite and online experience, ”After visiting, people can access we are able to offer a digital dimension the website and explore more for researchers of the sport to tap into information at their leisure. Without additional archival content from beyond the generous support of our sponsors our walls,” said museum manager, Lisa we would not have been able to Tollich. Visitors get an introduction to deliver an exhibition of this calibre.” ¢
The Chipping Challenge is a spectator friendly golfing event where the golfer hits the ball as close as possible to the pin 130 metres away. Event owner and entrepreneur Greg Howard aims to take this unique challenge all over the country and says the object of the event is to have the finals always held in Dargaville to stimulate new business. “Instead of watching the golfers hit the ball into the distance the viewers can actually see where the ball is played from and where the ball lands which makes it more exciting,” p Greg Howard Chipping Challenge event owner hopes to attract says Mr Howard. more business to Dargaville “This event is to encourage more people to get on Sunday, August 21 and the Sherwood involved in golf, especially the younger Golf Club in Whangarei on Saturday, generation, and to bring a bit more September 3. There is a prize of $1,000 sporting activity into Dargaville which and it costs $20 for two balls. will help businesses. Mr Howard says the competition is “The chipping challenge is a bit of fun open to everyone, experienced golfers and the whole family can come along to or not, and all other clubs will be able watch or have a go.” to participate in the next challenge. The The first qualifying rounds will be final will be held at the Northern Wairoa held at the Northern Wairoa Golf Club Golf Club on Saturday, September 10. ¢
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Celebrating creativity “It wasn’t so much about the painting skill but more about the gentle empathy that came through. I think that gave it more clarity over the other works,” he said. Second place went to Rachel Lowrie for My Great Great Great Uncle Captain John Gill and third place was Kaye Cottrell for her piece Billy Zen. The two-dimensional Judges Merit Award went to Alistair Morrow for Kuia 111. John Ecuyer took home first place in the three-dimensional category for his wood piece titled A-risen. “John’s piece was a lyrical response to the wood and executed by a very practised craftsperson. The signature was well finished, beautifully presented and demonstrated both skill and an artistic eye,” said Mr Carey. Terry Haines came second in the three-dimensional category for his work Sail Light and Heather Carrigan received
the three-dimensional judges merit award for her work Tangaroa. Kaipara Art Awards chair John Pickworth said he was pleased with the overall standard of work submitted and by reducing the number of entries this year, the artwork was able to be viewed in an ‘uncluttered’ environment. “We restricted the entry for the artists to one piece per person. Last year we had approximately 137 works entered and this year we had only 39.” Mr Carey said the smaller exhibition allowed each work to stand alone and meant that each piece had a better chance of being viewed successfully. “It gave the opportunity for the artists to have their work understood and appreciated.” The event was made possible with sponsorship from Pub Charities NZ Ltd, the Kaipara Lifestyler, Westmoreland Homes and the McGarry Family of Mangawhai. ¢
p Lesley Munro (right), two-dimensional first place winner, John Pickworth (left) Kaipara Art Awards chair, Allan Mortensen (centre) Kaipara Lifestyler managing director
p Rachel Lowrie won second place for her twodimensional work titled My Great Great Great Uncle Captain John Gill
p Heather Carrigan (right) receiving her judges merit award, John Pickworth (left) KAA chair, Mike McGarry (centre) sponsor
p Malcolm Roberts received Highly Commended for his work Small Beginnings in Kauri Country
p Terry Haines (right) who won second place in the three-dimensional category for his work Sail Light, John Pickworth (left) KAA chair, Mike McGarry (centre) sponsor
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Check out the Otamatea Repertory Theatre in Maungaturoto, go for a walk at the community walkway, which features open farmland and small bush sections. Have a game of golf at Paparoa or visit the Piroa Falls. Visit the Dutch Cheese shop in Kaiwaka on your way to Mangawhai where there are beaches and cafes, art galleries and Bennett’s chocolate factory. On your travels, keep an eye out for the local markets in each town, particularly on Friday and Saturdays. ¢
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Ninety years ago, in 1926, big band jazz was top of the charts, the mighty All Blacks ‘Invincibles’ were on tour, and a growing need for electricity saw the first of our hydro-electric dams come on line.
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Here in the Kaipara the news was of a different sort. Mercantile success and the thriving growth of the settlement was changing from the pioneer days of the kauri trade to the different pace of farming. This news article, published in August of 1926, was to herald a new way of doing business here when it came to the wide green lands laid bare by the woodman’s axe and saw. ‘Mr Tom Jones, late government land valuer and well known in this district for many years is joining forces with Mr Stephen Roper in his land agency business. The combination should be a good one as both members of the new firm have a sound knowledge of land values (town and country) which should be of immense value to themselves and their prospective clients’. The astute Tom Jones and the wellrespected Steve Roper were indeed a winning combination. By the outbreak of World War Two the pair had built a solid business, helping grow the rural ‘backbone’ of the district from their Dargaville offices. Both men travelled far and wide in the days when boat and horseback often beat the automobile on our rugged roads. By 1940 Tom’s son Robert, known as Chub, joined his father’s team. Just three years earlier the business had been awarded the prestigious State insurance agency for
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p Since the days when the Kaipara first changed from frontier and forestry to farming, Roper and Jones has been a leading name in property
the region. In 1957 the third generation of Jones menfolk joined as a humble office junior. Ross came up through the ranks to become a familiar face to generations of locals, and he gathered a team around him who shared the vision of his father and grandfather, to help Kaipara people find both a home and prosperity through property. Now retired but still living locally, Ross must be assured that the legacy of those three
generations is in good hands, with the current Roper and Jones team rallying under the banner of First National Real Estate to continue the traditions laid down nine decades ago. Whether through their charitable contributions or simply through their day to day business of navigating the world of real estate for their clients, Jill Wilson, john Powell and the Roper and Jones team are doing that legacy proud. ¢
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The Kaipara is booming with new arrivals, many of them seeking space and lifestyle as the big city life in Auckland becomes ever more restrictive. People are coming here too from overseas to settle, echoing the original arrivals in the district. In the 1860s, non-conformist church followers joined their embarking ships from all over Europe. These were the Albertlanders — pioneers seeking land grants on the northern Kaipara. Many of their descendants still farm here today making the region rich in history, that in itself is contributing to the quality of life here. Evidence abounds in the magnificent collections of The Kauri Museum at Matakohe, as well as the Albertland Museum at Wellsford and the Dargaville Museum with its maritime flavour. New businesses are appearing, continuing the district’s role as a source of wealth for the rest of the country. Kauri gum, logging timber, running sawmills and building ships were the source of riches at first. Dargaville, Mangawhare, Naumai, Aratapu, Te Kopuru, and Toka Toka were bustling, busy Northern Wairoa river towns. Travel through Kaipara’s towns and villages today and discover boutique accommodation, fine arts and crafts, superb shopping and fine food and wine — all the stuff of urban living, without the traffic lights and parking meters. We have industry too, with the delicious kumara leading our exports along with thriving meat and dairy production. Manufacturing too has added to employment opportunities.
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p Kaipara’s Mangawhai Beach
Kaipara boasts recreation facilities second to none, with two oceans caressing its sandy beach coastlines, the huge harbour rich in fish, and fine camping grounds, holiday cabins and boat anchorages. From the Pacific east coast at Mangawhai to Baylys Beach on the west coast Tasman Sea, there are myriad attractions to explore, or just soak up the summer sun and let the world go by. Those that find new homes here are also discovering fine educational opportunities with good schools — Otamatea and Ruawai Colleges, Dargaville High, and a great range of primary education in towns and villages. Medical services are excellent, with centres at Wellsford at the gateway to
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After a hard winter of work out in the field — or a dormant season stowed away in the back of the shed — machines are being brought back to life out on the land before the rigours of springtime kick in. From the big to the small, maintenance is underway to ensure a profitable and hassle-free season. Thankfully, modern advances in areas such as battery rejuvenation, lubrication and rust repair make the yearly round of pre-spring maintenance a lot easier than it used to be! For those heavy pieces of equipment which may have languished under taps or tin roofs these past few months, it may be time to consider a full blast back and paint, eliminating rust at the root of the problem. On a smaller scale, the tools to effect rust repair on smaller areas are readily available to the home handyman and new developments in preventative antirust treatments have flowed through in recent years from military and even aerospace applications.
Under the hood, a new breed of specialist and synthetic oils do their part to bring machines back to life, or give them a well earned ‘birthday’ after the mud and rain of winter. Check with your mechanic or technician, because using a hard-wearing oil is one of the surest ways to protect the working parts of your motor. Other additives can help bolster old or failing gaskets internally, or give new life to ailing cooling systems. Of course, there’s a threshold beyond which a visit to the garage is definitely in order. On both farms and lifestyle blocks it’s also time to fire up those small twostroke engines for jobs such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming and weedwhacking. With smaller moving parts and the necessity to start first time, these may also require a trip to the
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Clouds of difrent colours “Well Dog, they say evry cloud has a silva lining.” Well readas, I wuz lookin’ at the sky wen Boss came up with that commint, but the clouds all looked wite ter me! I musta looked koncerned cos Bossis gerlfrend Sharlene sed I shoodint wurry. “Nah, Billy,” she sed. “Boss meens that things mite be bad, but somthin’ usually turns good as well.” I thort I shood say ta Boss that he shood just say that, steda goin’ in circils. But nah. Let it go, eh? Sure enuff, Boss explained wot he ment. “Yassee Dog, our neighbor down the road bin over to France, an wen he was there, some idiits did sum terrorist stuff, an’ the guvmint hada state of mergency. He sez there was heavily armed sojers everyware, an peeple were getting uptight, so he decidid to come home early an’ get reddy to watch them Olimpic Games ona teevee. They reckin us kiwies gonna get about 11 meddils.” “Yep,” sed Sharlene then, as we was havin’ smoko ona woolshed steps,”that’s if our teams don’t get sick from dirty water, or get flooded oua their apartmints, or get robbed ina street.” Woohoo readas. Werls getting to be a bitova mess. Trubbil in France, an’
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Dargaville Little Theatre ‘Cabaret: Hall of Fame’ — only 3 shows left! Friday 12 at 6.30pm, Saturday 13 at 2.30 and 6.30pm. Tickets only $25 from Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre. Cash bar, no door sales. NZ 60s Up Movement Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms on the first Tuesday of the month contact President Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Beginner’s Day for History/Genealogy on August 20 from 10am–3 pm. To be held at the Genealogy Rooms at Dargaville Museum. Bookings essential call 439 4923. Dargaville drama workshop with Northland Youth Theatre. Saturday August 13 11am–2pm. Phone 09 438 4453 for more details Blokart sailing Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys Contact Greg Schultz, 09 431 6863 oritzgreg@xtra.co.nz Quiz Night Saturday August 13 at the Dargaville Bowling Club. Phone Lyn 439 8954 or Malcolm 439 4582. Proceeds to St John Ambulance. Dargaville Ukulele Group Newly formed group of a dozen Fun Strummers. New members are welcome either expert or beginners ok. Phone Mick 027 4792 126 or 09 439 7870 for more details. Badminton Seniors (14yrs+) Mondays
7pm–9pm FREE Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance). Some racquets available — All Welcome. Enquiries 021 439 157. August 19 Northern Wairoa football club trivia nite fundraiser $10 per player 6 per team to be held at Dargaville Fire. Contact Kumar 021 322 486 or Allen 027 353 5100. Wednesday Crafts 10am till 12.30pm in old CMA building, Tirarau Street, All welcome. Varied crafts and warm friendship. Lunch, morning tea and transport provided if necessary. $5 entry fee. Phone Lilian 439 7799 or Cynthia 439 5895 for more details. Girls Brigade For girls 5–15 yrs. Thursdays 3.30pm–5pm at the Baptist Church, Victoria St, Dargaville. Phone Pauline 021 263 7556 or 09 439 7507. Mainly Music 10–11am at the Dargaville Baptist Church, Victoria St. $2 per child or $3 per family. Phone Rebecca 09 439 1499. Dargaville Day Badminton every Thursday 10–12 noon. Everyone welcome. Back entrance Town Hall. For any enquiries call Anneke 027 334 5515 or Lynley 09 439 8160.
Maungaturoto
Maungaturoto & Districts Rotary Club are holding a Dinner and Meeting. Tuesday 16 Aug 6pm. Cost $25. Bookings essential call Vic at 09 431
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Kaiwaka
Boar Hunt August 12-15 Three Furlongs bar and Grill. Contact Vic Birkenhead 021 160 9588 see advertisement page 14 to buy tickets
Tinopai
Tinopai Volunteer Emergency Services Bookfare and cake stall will be held at the Paparoa Hall on Saturday 20 August from 9am to 2pm. Phone Jo 09 431 7219 to donate good condition books or baking.
Wellsford
Wellsford Country Music Club 2nd Sunday of the month Phone John for further info 09 425 4041.
Mangawhai
Mangawhai Bowling Club – Housie/ Bingo Held every Friday at the Mangawhai Club, Contact Jan 09 423 9511 or 09 431 5371. Mangawhai Artists Gallery ‘Drop in’ and ‘Draw ‘ — every Wednesday until the end of August, everyone welcome — only $3. Call Wendy Clifford 431 4955 for more info. Mangawhai Indoor Bowls Club at the Senior Citizen’s Hall Fagan Place every Monday 7.15pm ($3.00 includes refreshments) contact Terry 09 431 3254.
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Community Flea Market First Saturday of the month, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, opposite Dargaville Town Hall. $5 per table — book now 09 439 7243. Dargaville Riverside Market corner Totara and Kapia Street, Thursdays 12.00pm–4.00pm, phone 021 549 427 or see us on facebook. Kaihu Market is taking a winter holiday until October 8 2016. Kaiwaka Markets every Friday, 10am– 3pm. Kaiwaka War Memorial. David 021 210 3756. Maungaturoto Markets are on first Friday of the month, 3:30pm–6:30pm. For information phone Terri on 09 431 8599 or 021 022 20218 or email maungaturotomarkets@gmail.com. Paparoa Farmer’s market every Saturday 9am–12noon on the village green Paparoa. Mangawhai Beach and Country Market at the domain every Sunday 9am–1pm. Bookings 027 458 6144. Tangiteroria Tavern Car Boot Sale Gala, market day, 1st Sunday, $5 per car boot or stall. Sheryl on 09 433 2802. Te Kopuru Market On 1st Sunday of the month, Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru. Ivy Vincent 439 1852. Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information
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Golf Tuesday 2nd August S Lucich 65 Nett. D Hewetson 66. L Mitchell 68. P Burrell 68. M Leabourne 68. W Hagoort 68. P McDermott 70. T Horton 70. A Blatherwick 72. C Gorrie 72.
Wednesday 3rd August 18 Holes L Curac 33 stfd. V Lawrie 27. 9 Holes E Hamilton 12 stfd c/b. Thursday 4th August Heather Tournament Best Gross o/f A Cox. R/up A Hathaway. Best Nett o/f C Attwood 68. Division 1 Nett P Brown 71 c/b. B Southgate 71. Stfd D Hunt 36. V Lawrie 35. Division 2 Nett C Attwood 68. S Dodds 71. E Hammond 73. V Wright 73. Stfd L Stokes 36. C West 35. R King 34. R Douglas 33. Division 3 Nett L Gascoigne 70. A Wallace 72. L Crump 74. D Barnes 75. Stfd C Rouse 35. T Sterling 33 c/b. M Ackland 33 c/b C Hope 33. Division 4 K Graham 70. M Tansey 71 c/b . J Massicks 71. C Wooding 73. Stfd V Croft 35. B Gee 34 c/b. L Garnatz
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Kaipara Flooring Co. Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends Residential & Commercial
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CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
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ALL GLASS and Glazing — available 24/7. Splashbacks Mirrors - Tabletops. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 Kevin Sowter or email: windowsanddoors@xnet.co.nz Window and Door Services Ltd.
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CALF DISBUDDING Service before 6wks of age. Using the cautery method by skilled operator with 20 yrs exp. Homeopathy based treatmts avail on request. Please ph Trevor Brown 09 439 7273 or 027 439 7273.
FARMLAND WANTED for Long Term Lease. Beef breeding farmer, 5-30 Hectares, good pasture knowledge, all maintenance undertaken. Dargaville & surrounds. Get your land earning! Ph Craig & Kim 09 439 4119, 021 618 746.
NATIVE PLANTS available from Babylon Coast Gardens. Specimen trees, ornamentals, hedging, windbreaks, shrubs, groundcovers. Riparian, effluent pond and revegetation plants available for Autumn planting. Nursery is open on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm and at other times by prior arrangement. Discounts for bulk purchases, delivery service available. Situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Rd Dargaville. Ph 09 439 4223 or email info@babyloncoastgardens.co.nz
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CALF DEHORNING services available using a crate, many years experience. Also, great time to tag, drench, DNA test and castrate. Many jobs in one go. Phone Joanne on 021 605 572.
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GOT2GO PLANTS, Greselina Large Plants $8.00, Bottle Brush $6.00, Cordyline from $6.00–$8.00, Clivias $3.00, Pohutakawa Vibrance $8.00, Gazanias $1.00, Flaxes 20 types $5.00, Coloured Manuka $6.00 + many more. Wednesday to Sunday, 9–4pm. Ph 09 439 5556. 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru.
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DRY FIREWOOD for sale $75+gst/mtr. 2mtr minimum. Pine/Macrocarpa mix. Free delivery Ruawai, Paparoa and Maungaturoto areas. WINZ registered, quotes available. Call Glenn 021 983 734 for your order.
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Phone 09 439 6933
1995 RAV 4L, 2 Litre, excellent condition, new WOF, REGO and battery. $3,900 or reasonable offers, Phone 09 439 4722.
MASSEY FERGUSON 28 tractor. Tidy-Recent paint job (Grey). Battery new, front wheel weights. Purpose built galvanised carry tray with heavy steel mesh floor and tow ball for launching boat. At Tinopai, pho 021 102 9306. $2,500 ono.
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SINGLE BALES for sale $70+gst, conventional hay bales $10, Dargaville area, ph 027 200 2729.
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HAY, MEDIUM square bales, paspalum, $30.00 per bale plus gst. Also wrapped silage available. Phone 09 439 2154.
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TOKATOKA Septic Tank Services CLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service. Priced from $350. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray. co.nz. Code Compliant.
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AAA+ ALL Class Glass requirements. See the Glass Dr to fix your pane. Competitive Quotes - Clean Cut Rates. $50 fitting fee + materials or $40 for Gold Card Holders when you mention this ad. Phone the Glass Dr — Ray on 027 477 3751.
PET DOORS — cat doors, dog doors for glass or timber supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458, Kevin Sowter or email: windowsanddoors@xnet.co.nz Window and Door Services Ltd.
ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628.
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OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
CARPET LAYER excellent workmanship new or second hand. Phone Ian 027 499 6413.
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SANDY PAWZ dog grooming – wash/blow, dry/clip & nails. For all your pet grooming services call Lacey 021 248 1555.
SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.
SCALA PENETROMETER TESTING LTD. For your council report requirements. Please contact shane@sptesting.co.nz 021 882 081.
Situations Vacant
WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225. WINDOW & Door repairs – seals, latches, stays, wheels, hinges, locks, glass & glazing. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 – Kevin Sowter or email: windowsanddoors@xnet.co.nz – Window and Door Services Ltd.
Roading Foreperson/ Grader Operator Maungaturoto Are you looking to work in the Kaipara District? The Broadspectrum Kaipara Roading Division has a great opportunity for an experienced Roading Foreperson/Grader Operator to join their team. The role provides hands-on, on-site supervision to ensure assigned work is done within a given timeframe, meeting or exceeding client expectations and the Broadspectrum commercial targets. Activities include pavement construction (both unbound and modified pavements), earthworks, stormwater installation, retaining structures and general road maintenance improvement works. Short-listed candidates must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test. To learn more about us, visit www.broadspectrum.com and apply online via the Careers page.
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CLASSIFIEDS Tree Services TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
Public Notices ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — If you want to drink, that’s your business — If you want to stop, maybe we can help. Meeting: Mondays & Thursdays. Phone or txt 09 439 5248 or 027 841 7999. DO YOU provide a service you want others to know about? E.g. lawnmowing, gardening, home hair dressing, typing, housework, home maintenance, handyman jobs? Become listed on our free community service database so we can put clients in touch with you. Call in to Dargaville Citizens Advice Bureau, 37 Hokianga Rd, Mon–Fri 10am–1pm, or phone 09 439 6100 cab.dargv@xtra.co.nz. THE ROCK to hold onto stormy seas. That’s Jesus Christ. Pouto Papakainga (2E6B2B4A) Ahu Whenua Trust
AGM
10am Sat 27th August 2016 at Waikaretu Marae. - Election of 2 Trustees - LTO applications Naumai, Haere Mai Enquiries to, Henry Holyoake (Chairman) 021 734 906
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 16 August 2016 edition is 10am Monday 15 August 2016 Public Notices
Call: 021 902 087 Email: gary@fnkaipara.co.nz *T&C apply Licenced under REAA 2008
Situations Vacant SPORTS COORDINATOR DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Commences 12 September, 2016 (32 hours per week, 38 weeks per year) (1216 hours per year)
The position requires: • The appointee to lead, manage and enhance the schools sports programme. • Knowledge of sports education and experience in sports administration. • Close relationships with teaching staff, community personnel and groups.
Wastewater Drainage Policy and Wastewater Drainage Bylaw Hearings. Hearing of submissions to the Draft Wastewater Drainage Policy and Wastewater Drainage Bylaw is being held on Tuesday 16th August 2016, at 2pm, at the Mangawhai Domain Hall, Moir Street, Mangawhai.
Public notice
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
KATIE LOUISE DOUGLAS OF 20 COATES AVENUE, BAYLYS BEACH, OWNER OF GIFTBOX BOUTIQUE NZ LTD has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Committee for the issue of an Off-licence in respect to the premises situated at: 20 COATES AVENUE, BAYLYS BEACH. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the license is the online sale of gift baskets. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the license are: The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Council Offices at Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the license may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Private Bag, 1001, Dargaville 0340.
Details available from the Executive Officer
This is the second publication of this notice. The first was published on 19th July 2016.
Plunket Street, Dargaville Email: office@darghigh.school.nz Phone: (09) 439 7229 Applications and CV’s to be received by noon on Friday, 17th August 2016. Attention Lorraine.
Situations Vacant
Senior Ranger, (2)
Public Notices Te Kopuru Amateur Swimming Club
AGM Thursday 11th August 7.30pm Southern Rugby Club
Dargaville We have two vacancies for enthusiastic people to become members of our Biodiversity and Visitor/ Historic teams within the Kauri Coast District Office based in Dargaville.
President Reports Financial Statement Election of Officers All enquiries ph Kaye 09 439 1530
Senior Ranger, Biodiversity – 400/1310
JACK AND THE GIANT KUMARA VINE
A pantomine for all ages. At Dargaville Little Theatre Sunday 21 August @ 3pm Enquiries to Mike 021 223 3470
The senior ranger in each role is responsible for contributing to the planning and delivery of conservation priorities within the Kauri Coast District. Your skills and experience in the relevant fields will be vitally important when carrying out monitoring, auditing and best practise responsibilities. You will also be assisting the Supervisor Rangers in supervising, coaching, supporting and/or over seeing Rangers, community groups and volunteers doing the work. To view a full advertisement, role description, and to apply online please visit careers.doc.govt.nz. For more information, please contact the Kauri Coast Office, (09) 439 3450, or email Barbara Searle, bsearle@doc.govt.nz quoting the relevant vacancy number.
Donnelly’s Crossing Special
A.G.M Tuesday 16th Aug 7.30pm at Old Church All welcome
kaiparalifestyler.co.nz
Bereavement Low, Margaret (Peggy) Heather (nee Bell) Passed away peacefully on Monday 1st August 2016, in her 90th year. Much loved wife of the late Rod. Dearly loved mother of Jackie and Johnny, Grant and Roseanne, Rosalind and Keven. Grandmother of Ash, Charlotte and Danielle, Kaine, Lewis and Jayden. A service was held at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, Dargaville on Saturday 6th August 2016 at 1.00pm. All communications care of J Bramwell, 161 Mt Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville 0340.
Adults and kids required, singing and non-singing parts.
Death Notice
PULHAM, Robert Carlyle (Bill) Passed away 5th August in Cairns, Australia aged 92. Loved father to Dorothy, Bryan, Geoffrey and Judith.
Dargaville Rugby & Sports Club Inc Western Sharks Senior Rugby Prize Giving Saturday 13th August 2016 Dargaville Rugby Clubrooms - 6.30pm Formal Dress. Guest Speaker - Winston Peters $20 per ticket includes dinner Tickets available from Empire Liquor, Empire Luncheonette or Annette Sweeney ph 09 439 7524 or 027 457 2475 Members and Invited Guests Only
Public notice
(Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012) ARJUN BHARDWAJ of Dargaville, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Dargaville for the issue of an on-licence in respect of premises situated at 90 Normanby St, Dargaville trading as Dargaville Pizza & Indian Restaurant. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant/Takeaway. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is to be sold under the licence are; On-Licence Monday to Wednesday 10am–10pm. Thursday to Sunday 10am–12pm The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Council Offices Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai or 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Any person who is entitled to and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the First publication of this notice.
ROTARY Good people – Having fun – Doing good things
Senior Ranger, Visitor/ Historic – 400/1330
For more information about the Department visit doc.govt.nz
Auditions
• Monday-Sunday, 24 hours.
No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
Applications close at 5pm Monday, 22 August 2016.
DARGAVILLE LITTLE THEATRE
Where It’s Easy to Live
The position would suit someone with an interest in a wide range of sports, has good organisation skills and relates well with teenagers. Computer skills and the ability to work flexible hours is an advantage.
Dargaville High School
Public Notices
KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL
FURNITURE TRUCK HIRE Hire or use FREE* when you buy or sell Real Estate with Gary Morris
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KIWIS & KAURI AND THE ROLE OF PRIVATE CONSERVATIONS EFFORTS
Tuesday 16 August – 6pm You are invited to join the Rotary Club of Maungaturoto and Districts for Dinner and Meeting at the Mangawhai Golf Club. With after dinner speaker Dr Greg Blunden, Founder and Convenor of NZ Kiwi Foundation and Far North representative QE2 National Trust
Cost $25 per person. For catering purposes, please book with Vic at 09 431 3347, email vicfranklin@rocketmail.com or go to events on www.rotarymgto.club
Loved oldest brother & brother-in-law of Margaret & George Taylor. Sadly missed.
In Memoriam
Young Allan John
Passed away 9th August 2011 My husband my lover my soulmate my friend 5 years have now passed and the pain does not end I miss you as much as I did the first day and I don’t understand why you were taken away. You were such a good man, so patient and giving and with all of my heart I wish you were still living I will love you forever that will always be God bless you my darling please wait for me Forever remembered with love Bobbi.
GRBAVAC, Ernest Cyril In loving memory of our dearly loved Husband, Father, Father–in–law and Dide who passed away 13•8•05 Treasured memories ours forever. Sadly missed and remembered always by Millie and family.
Stewart, Brian Stanley 05.10.41 - 11.08.13
Our hearts still ache with sadness and many tears still flow, what it meant to lose you no one will ever know. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you & wish that you were here. We miss you – Lois, Tina, Donna & families.
Public Notices Expressions of Interest for lease of CAFE or CAMPGROUND, Waipoua Forest, Northland An opportunity has arisen to lease Café Forrest or the Waipoua Campground situated in the Waipoua Forest, home of world renowned kauri tree, Tane Mahuta. Situated at the Te Roroa Visitor Centre, Waipoua Forest Headquarters. The café and campground are busy during the summer season attracting visitors from around the world. The café and campground come as fully operational and is managed by Te Roroa Commercial Development Company who are seeking expressions of interest for the lease of Café Forrest for the upcoming summer season with the potential of a long term relationship. We are also seeking expressions of interest for the lease of the Waipoua Campground with the view to extend the lease. If you are interested or ready to take up either of these opportunities and require further detail, please contact Jane Matthews on 09 439 6445 or vcmanager@teroroa.iwi.nz. Applications close 26th August 2016.
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August 9 - 2016
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
17 ONSLOW STREET, DARGAVILLE
$240,000 24 GORDON STREET, DARGAVILLE
$159,500 44 TIRARAU STREET, DARGAVILLE
$450,000 28 COLVILLE RD, DARGAVILLE
$195,000
GREAT VALUE FAMILY HOME
RENOVATE OR REMOVE..
TWO RENTAL HOUSES - BE QUICK!
CUTE 1900’S VILLA
This is a great family home with lovely character features. park & swimming pool opposite, 1012sqm section, freshly painted exterior, polished floor boards, open plan kitchen & dining room, separate lounge with fireplace, modern bathroom, 3 good sized bedrooms, separate Laundry with second toilet attached to garage. RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3724
Kauri cottage circa 1895 that would benefit from a renovation to restore to its former glory..or remove to start fresh. Great corner location with an easy walk to town. If renovation is not what you are after then the other option remove and develop this section.
The front house has 2 bedrooms and features a new roof & carpet plus has a deck off the lounge. The second house has 3 double bedrooms, open plan living and currently rented by a house proud tenant wanting to stay on. Both are fully fenced and have a single garage
This is a 1900’s built villa with a separate lounge and open plan family dining & kitchen. 2 large bedrooms, combined bathroom and laundry with separate WC. Carport at the rear of the house. This section is 1012 sqm.
MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3726
CRAIG CLEMENT Mob 021461668 WEB ID RJS3731
SELMA PETERS 021 828 402 WEB ID RJS3693
3 SPRING ST, DARGAVILLE
$415,000 38 FREYBERG ROAD, RUAWAI
$325,000 1 JELLICOE ROAD, RUAWAI
$320,000 110 BIRCH ROAD, MATAKOHE
$398,500
FABULOUS FAMILY HOME
CHARACTER BUNGALOW IN RUAWAI.
TIDY HOME WITH FREE SHOP
ESCAPE TO TRANQUILITY
Large lounge, four bedrooms & new combined bathroom. A well appointed kitchen. Deck located off the dining room making it the ideal summer extension. There is a two room storage / sleep out type building & 10 X 6.7 metre garage. This 4046 sqm block includes a 2023 sqm section on a separate title. RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900 WEB ID RJS3688
Grand lady who has had a makeover. Large family orientated property with 5 bedrooms and open plan living area. Modern interior yet retaining the charm of yesterday. This transitional villa features a modern and functional kitchen, spacious dining room, large sun filled lounge opening onto the outdoor living area. MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937 WEB ID RJS3732
Tidy bungalow style home features 3 double bedrooms & sunroom off the master room, spacious combined kitchen & dining with separate lounge. The 1492m2 section is fully fenced, on 2 titles & includes a high stud garage/workshop plus an retail shop, options are endless with this property.
This beautiful lifestyle with mature native bush Totara, Manuka & Kanuka, streams, bush tracks, abundant bird life, north facing grazing paddocks, dams, good electric fencing. The cottage comes with an outhouse, implement and storage sheds. If you´re looking for peace and privacy call me now.
CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668 WEB ID Rjs3350
JILL WILSON Mob 021 505 712 WEB ID MRE1885
125 JUMNA ROAD, MAUNGATUROTO
542 PAHI RD, PAHI PENINSULA
$995,000 13 KOTARE CRESCENT, PAHI
$599,000 TINOPAI ROAD, TINOPAI
PEACEFUL WITH WATER VIEWS
PRIVATE WATERFRONT HEADLAND
NEW AT PAHI
VISIONARIES DREAM
Enjoy tranquillity amidst this rural setting on 3 ha. Located end of quiet no-exit tarseal road 3km to town. Amazing elevated building site awaits your dream home. Grazing with patch of protected native bush. Shared access to launch small boat with tide is right. Borders onto esplanade reserve. Secure and start designing! 125 Jumna Road RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691
Whisky Point Cottage is totally private on 2.7 ha of coastal headland. Luxurious open plan living with spacious decks. 3 bdm + office / 2 bthm with double garage and workshop, wood/potting shed. Standalone artist studio, orchard, vege gardens. Enjoys stunning panoramic water views. Park-like grounds.... MRE1816 RHODA MORRISON 09-431 6912 or 0274 800 691
TO BE BUILT: Latitude home 140m2, 3 bedrooms, ensuite and attached double garage on easy to flat 1568m2 section. Designed to capture the sun and the views. Pahi is a small seaside village on the shores of the Kaipara. All tide wharf and boat launching facilities. Escape the city.
• Diamond in the rough • Cut over forest lot • Approx 8.89 H
SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651 WEB ID MRE1886
GARY MORRIS 021 902 087 WEB ID MRE1900
110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto
www.roperandjones.co.nz
$149,000
• Needs re-grassing • Great Price • Ready for you
09 439 7295 09 431 1016
Dargaville Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
VOTE KAIPARA TRUE LOCALS
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If you’re thinking of standing for Council in the October elections, then your nomination form has to be handed in to the Council by Noon Friday, 12th August 2016. Still a bit uncertain? Then find out what you need to know in the Candidates Information Handbook. This is a must for anyone wanting to step up to represent their community. You can find it on the council’s website at www.votekaipara.nz. You can also check out the Pre-election Report and find out what the Council has been doing, what it is doing, and what is planned.
council@kaipara.govt.nz
0800 727 059
www.kaipara.govt.nz