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p Koseni Latavao, Jessica Sinclair, Aleesha Bennett and Hine-Ataahua Bennett enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and family fun at the Te Wairua o Te Matariki — Spirit of Matariki celebration in Dargaville. Matariki is celebrated when a cluster of stars known as Pleiades appears in the night sky and signals the beginning of Maori New Year. The community event hosted an open stage, workshops, food and kite flying followed with a fireshow by Circus Kumarani.
Award for community involvement u by Ann Morgan
Mr Nick Puharich from Dargaville has received the Queen’s Service Medal for his significant contributions to the community through a range of organisations since the 1950s.
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“I was stunned to get the letter saying I was nominated,” said Mr Puharich. “I have accomplished a lot over time and that is with thanks to the people I have worked alongside in the different groups and to my family for their support
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p Dargaville Lions entered a new phase in their 51 years of existence last week at their Installation Night. John Tomlinson stepped down after holding the position of president for five years whilst Warren Osbaldiston retired after 18 years as secretary. The new president and secretary respectively are Brian Nisbett and Ken Smith. John says he has enjoyed his time as president and helping many community groups, but it was time to have some fresh input.
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p Selwyn Park Primary School students Piper Wilde, Blossom Gotz, Koseni Latavao and D’varn Tane were excited to see their school’s work on display in the Muddy Waters Gallery. This pop-up exhibition will be on display until June 19 and is a compilation of works from school children around Dargaville capturing the spirit of Matariki through the eyes of children.
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Award for community involvement
u by Ann Morgan
Students at Otamatea High School are involved in a variety of extracurricular art activities and are a part of many different creative experiences at the school.
p Mr Nick Puharich from Dargaville has received the Queen’s Service Medal
p Otamatea High School art students Teighan Lloydd, Amy Lawrence, Renee Allen, Miriana Littlejohn and Natasha Tornquist
Student Amy Lawrence produced a loom band wearable art creation which classmate Renee Allen modelled for her. The dress came complete with a loom band handbag. “Amy is a very creative person and often does things of her own accord as part of her extracurricular activity,” said teacher Rebecca Clist. “In previous years we have held an art festival but our calendar is full this year so we will organise a junior wearable arts competition instead later in the year.“ Mrs Clist says the year seven and eight art class are building skills involving drawing, painting and collage. “There are many facets students can explore nowadays for employment and there are many artistic options available, particularly with design. At the moment the students are collecting plastic bottle tops which will be used to create murals. “Each house has to recycle, design and make a bottletop mural which will be judged in the last week of term. It is a whole school inter-house iwi competition. As an example Ngapuhi house have created a cultural design both abstract and literal. “We run an exciting arts programme
here with visual, music, drama and Maori performing arts. Some of our students in the past have been chosen to go to London to participate in drama workshops. “I like the saying ‘there are 206 bones in your body, surely one is creative’, because sometimes we don’t believe in ourselves but we all have creativity, it just comes out in different ways.” ¢
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“My parents moved to Dargaville in 1935 from Houhora. They had immigrated from Dalmatia. I am very proud of my heritage. My parents never spoke negatively and my dad never had a worry. He would often bring out his little accordion and sing.” He says at present one of his biggest passions is the Stroke Club which he formed after suffering from a stroke himself in 1988. “I started it as a support group as I knew what it was like through my experience. We would all have tell a joke no matter how bad our strokes were. It is a lot of fun.
We meet on the first Monday of every month at 1.30pm at the nurses recreational hall at the Dargaville Hospital. “I have been very awed by the wonderful support given to stroke survivors by husbands and wives. Many of these continue to support our club after their partners have gone on. “Receiving the award was a surprise and I feel honoured and humbled by it. The Kaipara has so much going for it. We have a wonderful, warm and caring community here. There are countless hours given by volunteers. There are a lot of positives for the area.” ¢
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Channelling community creativity u by Ayla Miller
Younger members of the community have the chance to hone their creative skills with a Youth Arts programme offered by Te Roroa Learning Assistance. The organisation has recently received a Creative Community Scheme grant for materials and tutor Stephanie Pattison says all they need now is for students to put up their hands and express their interest in the 20-week course. The course is open to a maximum of 12 students aged between 16 and 24 years old and will cover painting, sketching and spray painting, with the end goal of creating a mural. “It will give students a sense of achievement,” she says. “At the moment there aren’t many things for young people to do here. We want to p help them feel included and to know that they are cared about.” Stephanie says this is one of the reasons behind wanting to create a mural as part of the course. “The mural is something they can be proud of and it will stay there forever.” The idea came about when the Te Roroa Learning Assistance building was graffitied earlier this year. This highlighted to staff that there was a
Te Roroa Learning Assistance tutor Stephanie Pattison with some of her artwork representing three baskets of knowledge
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Deliberation over lakes plan Artistic endeavours celebrated u by Ayla Miller
u by Ayla Miller
Submissions have sent a clear message to the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee with 92.5 per cent in opposition to banning boats from the lakes.
Artists around the Kaipara are once more channelling their creativity in preparation for the region’s premier art event of the year.
The proposal to close Promenade Point Campground was met with 93.8 per cent opposition and 6.2 per cent supporting the closure. “The TDGC were responsible for formulating the Draft Plan for consultation, they were also the Submissions Hearing Panel and now they will also make recommendations to Kaipara District Council,” says spokesperson for Friends of Kai Iwi Lakes, Rob p Friends of Kai Iwi Lakes spokesperson Rob Stevenson Stevenson. Mr Stevenson urged the TDGC committee to “make more questions as a result of matters the right decision for the district,” when raised in submissions and as soon as he spoke to his submission. that is complete we will be progressing “The best outcome would be to through to deliberation. “A number of submitters have raised maintain the status quo and reinstate the by-law that we have suggested and issues that have caused us to believe make that part of the KDC policy. We there is more work that we would would like the KDC to reach out to our like completed.” new community group.” The Taharoa Domain Governance Chair of the Taharoa Domain Committee is currently reviewing the Governance Committee Peter Winder 1,023 submissions received and a says there is still more work to be done decision will be made at their June before a decision is made. meeting which will be presented to “We have asked staff to do a variety the three commissioners at their of additional work and to answer some July meeting. ¢
Dargaville Arts Association chair Peter Boyd says the aim of the Kaipara Art Awards is to challenge artists to improve their work. “Every year the standard is improving. This year artists can only submit one piece of artwork each so they will have to be very selective. “This event shows off the incredible talent we have here in the Kaipara. It will also give participants confidence that they can compete in national awards and they receive considerable exposure,” Mr Boyd says. “We want artists to challenge themselves and put their best work forward.” The 2016 Kaipara Art Awards will have a new format with only two categories: two dimensional and three dimensional. “The changes to the categories bring the competition in line with other awards across the New Zealand art scene,” says Kaipara Art Awards chair John Pickworth. The awards will be held at The Kauri Museum Exhibition Hall and there are four major prizes in each category including a judges award, first, second and third, with highly commended awarded at the judge’s discretion.
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p Kaipara Art Awards chair John Pickworth with 2015’s third place three-dimensional winner Martinus Saragapany
To enter, artists must be current financial members of any Kaipara region art group. Entry forms can be found at nsmm.co.nz/competitions along with the rules and conditions of entry and must be submitted by close of business on July 27. The judging and awards ceremony will be held on August 5 with the artwork on display to the public from August 6 until September 18. For further information contact Peter Boyd on 027 634 3674, John Pickworth on 027 525 8189 or email kaiparaartawards@gmail.com. ¢
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Creating to inspire
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Kaipara residents are being invited to participate in a locally produced movie which is to be set in the year 2040. “Called ‘Te Toa — The Warrior’, the film is based around a nuclear war where a brutal Maori dictator takes leadership of New Zealand. A warrior arises from amongst the people to give hope and lead them through the catastrophe,” says producer Moemoea Mohoawhenua. “It is very visual with a meaningful dialogue and it is intensely powerful. It is not a rigid mainstream process. It is the third feature length film I have written and produced. The first was Destina and the second was called The Dead Earth. “The Warrior will be entirely in Te Reo Maori with English subtitles.
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Members from the Paparoa community joined together for a Mosaic Weekend with tutor Pat Parkinson from Auckland for two days of learning to cut tiles, grout and create individual designs for personal pieces of artwork. “We also made a start on the huge concrete couch made by members of the Arty Farty’s group,” said Pat. “It was an amazing time. Although I was the tutor, all credit goes to the students who created beautiful designs.” The seat is called a Memory Couch and is situated on the old p Paparoa mosaic workshop members with their creations bowling club site which Darryll Poole, donated all tiles grout, burnt down. “Creating the art piece is to put love adhesives for this community project. “Last year we made the seat sculpture back into the area. It will allow people to sit in the community gardens and and this year we are mosaicking it. We ponder,” said coordinator of the Arty had 19 people plus volunteers come along. We are gathering on a weekly Farty’s, Anne Shanks. “We use the gardens for our food basis to complete it and we welcome bank. As a group we just get on anybody interested in mosaics to come with it and help those we can in our and learn.” “We meet at the shed in the community. We grow vegetables, have helped establish school gardens and community gardens at Paparoa. Our have contacted other organisations to garage sale on site helps us raise funds come and help people learn new skills to support our cause. We are donated all sorts of things and we always find and things.” For the workshop weekends Anne people to distribute the goods to.” For more information on learning to applies for grants through Creative New Zealand and Tile Clearance, Penrose mosaic, call Anne on 09 431 6229. ¢
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Arapohue School is set to celebrate 140 years of education in the district but before they do they would like help in identifying someone.
p Winner: Karen Foster hands over the winning prize to Janet Bryant — who won $900 worth of Maxwell and Williams kitchenware
According to Karen Foster, owner of Foster’s Home Decorating, they end up selling out of tickets to Ladies Night. A total of 180 tickets were swept up by local ladies keen to take the night off to enjoy the unique annual event that is hosted by the local homewares store and Karen reckons they could have easily sold another 50 tickets. “We could have sold that much more if we wanted to, but we were just a tad concerned about people feeling squashed, so we limited it.”
So will the ladies night be back again next year? “Definitely we will be back, we want to support our loyal customer base who love this event. It’s an opportunity for the women to just come in and leave the husbands behind at home to cook dinner themselves. The ladies get to socialise with people they haven’t seen in ages and some of them really make a night of it; some of them will get their hair done first then go out for dinner, then they’ll come here, it really is a special occasion.” ¢
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Arapohue School Reunion chairperson Raewyn Robinson says a photo of a man was left behind at the school’s 125th reunion held in 2001. Raewyn who was a student of the school believes the photo might be of a former principal. “I’m not sure though, so I’d like to find out for certain.” She says the photo isn’t dated so they’re not sure how old it is. “I think there could be someone in the district who does know who it is, so if anyone can help identify this man, we would be very happy to hear from them.” Reunion organisers are also looking for photographs and memorabilia for the event. p Do you recognise this man? Arapohue School will be celebrating 140 years of education can identify the man in the photo in the district this Labour Weekend email: arapohueschoolreunion2016@ October 21–23. If you think you gmail.com.
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Kaipara canines will be looking better than ever thanks to a new dog grooming business, Sandy Paws, starting up at Baylys Beach. Born and bred Dargaville woman Lacey Marinkovich has returned home after a nine-and-a-half-year stint in Australia and has set up her own salon. “I wanted to get back to family and friends,” she says. “I had to think outside the box about how I could fit into the community.” Being a dog lover and having groomed her own dogs for many years she decided to go for it and set about offering her time in a grooming salon in Australia. She says part of being a good dog groomer is about having a natural ability to connect with animals. “It’s all about the relationship with the dog and making sure they are comfortable. A lot of people think of their animals as family. I want my clients to be comfortable with the way I handle their animal and make sure they have a really happy experience so the dog comes out fluffed up, smelling delicious and feeling handsome.” She says she was surprised to find there were quite a few non-farming dogs living in the Kaipara and is offering a full groom which includes a wash, a blow dry and a clip with the option of just a wash. For the wash she uses a natural
p Lacey Marinkovich has set up her own dog grooming business at Baylys Beach called Sandy Paws
product with a coconut scent that stays on the coat for up to two weeks after being washed. “It means you get rid of that doggy smell. I also use a de-shedding product that gets rid of any excess hair. This is beneficial for people who have an animal living inside. It fluffs them up and I have products that brighten, whiten and get rid of the rusty colour around their nails.” Lacey says she is enjoying being back home and is looking forward to working with a variety of different breeds of dogs and getting out of her comfort zone. ¢
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Some of our local Kaipara highways are acclaimed as great drives — with stunning scenery and challenging twists and turns attracting groups of recreational motorcyclists every weekend. Even now, in winter, the attraction of a meandering riding adventure through the hills and forests has a definite appeal. But there’s more to motorcycling here than the thrill of exploring new horizons. As an older demographic move in, fleeing the big city for a better retirement lifestyle, many over 65s are taking up boots, leathers and helmet to re-ignite a passion for the open road. Many are seasoned veterans of the city commute, or rode extensively in their younger days before the constraints of family meant the need to trade in that two-wheeler for a seven-seater. Supporting bikers — young and old — is the mission of the passionate motorbike riders and technicians at central Dargaville’s Warrant and Repair Centre. As well as handling the road safety of cars, the team here specialise
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To that end, the WOF Centre’s bike maintenance crew offer a discounted rate to folks over 65 who want to ensure that their machines are all set up for winter conditions. No matter the age of the bike — classic to modern — or the age of the rider, a thorough safety inspection (whether it’s WOF time or not) is not just timely — it’s eminently wise. ¢
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Shop for clothes, shoes, gifts and more. Enjoy a hearty hot meal or a freshly ground coffee. Just get out and support these businesses and you’ll be in to win! A lucky winner will be drawn on July 1 and announced in the edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler for July 5. Good luck to everyone as we swing into another mid-winter festive competition — and remember, every entry form you fill in is not just a chance to win, it’s also a sign that you’re supporting the local economy and keeping your town and your region strong! ¢
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The White Rock Gallery in Paparoa is another example of the thriving Kapara arts community, having sold $19,000 worth of art in its first thirteen months of opening.
Dargaville Intermediate student Danika Beardsall and Taimania Bristow from Ruawai Primary School represented their schools celebrating World Oceans Day with a Poor Knights snorkel experience after participating in the Experiencing Marine Reserves programme.
Committee member Hanna Stevens says this is quite an achievement for a gallery in a rural community. “We are really pleased with how the first year has gone and hopefully the gallery is now an established part of the community and has settled into its role.” The volunteers keep a record of who is buying the artwork and Hanna p Members of the White Rock Gallery from left: Kathy Reynolds, Jane Baird, Janice Booth, Barbara Lee, Jeanette says they get a good mix Holloway, Hanna Stevens, Erana Fenton and Faith Murray of local, national and international visitors. their refresh. The artwork in this “We have had such fantastic support exhibition will be painted or crafted from the community. That’s why we on 10-inch square canvasses and will refresh every six weeks, to keep the all relate to the kiwiana theme. local community interested, so there is The gallery also received a grant always a reason for them to come back. from the Kaipara District Council’s “We are in such a great spot and the Creative Communities Scheme and popularity of Paparoa is on the increase. will be using these funds to hold More people are travelling through the painting and mosaic workshops in Kaipara in general and there are plenty mid July. of other things they can do on the way. More information about these You can turn it into an art trail of your workshops can be found on the White own.” The gallery are also holding their Rock Gallery website or by emailing first exhibition which will coincide with whiterock@outlook.co.nz. ¢
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The programme involves learning about marine biodiversity in the classroom, snorkelling in the pool, and investigating the local marine environment before experiencing a marine reserve and taking action with regards to marine conservation in their communities. “Dargaville Intermediate school has again wowed the EMR team with their drive and enthusiasm towards marine conservation,” said programme director Samara Nicholas. The students raised more than $900 towards marine conservation. The funding was raised for the Maui dolphin, turtle transmitters and rehabilitation treatment. “Students worked hard petitioning for rubbish bins at Baylys Beach, spreading conservation awareness through the local town with posters, cleaning Baylys Beach and adopting Maui dolphins for ongoing sponsorship. Danika Beardsall won the position to represent her school with an amazing team action project of not only raising $111 for the Maui dolphin but also
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spreading awareness through speaking at three local schools, reaching more than 600 students.” Ruawai Primary School is a new school to the EMR program and impressed Northland coordinator Elle Gibson with the students leadership and drive for conservation. “Taimania and members from her class had organised several events to support the NZ Sea Lion, Goat Island Marine reserve and the Maui dolphin. They raised more than $670 through bake sales, raffles, sausage sizzles and school mufti days, these students showed excellent work ethic and passion at such a young age. “It’s very inspiring to see pupils develop knowledge and become more environmentally conscious at a primary level. These two schools have completed some outstanding marine conservation action projects and other proactive activities to spread awareness about local environmental issues and endangered marine species.” ¢
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KAIPARA GREY POWER A goal of providing a new retirement village A Visual Personality Organisation Strong; active but not militant; friendly and mature; acts with dignity and integrity; having wisdom of age; adds to quality of life; a positive organisation to be associated with. The original reason for forming Grey Power was the surcharge on New Zealand Superannuation and now activity is still continuing with superannuation, as well as in areas of health, electricity, human rights, publicity, social services, local bodies, law and order, justice, residential care and retirement villages. The Kaipara Grey Power Association has been active in some of these areas over the years and has now joined forces with the Dargaville Community Development Board with a goal of providing a new retirement village in Dargaville. Northland Inc, a subsidiary of the Northland Regional Council, is assisting with this project. Retirement village industry is one of the fastest growing industries in New Zealand and with the housing situation in the country not improving, more retirement villages will free up houses and help ease the housing demand.
There are various types of retirement village tenures and the most common in New Zealand at the present are Occupational Rights Agreement villages that have a Licence to Occupy as the means of tenure. These tend to be expensive and we feel that other tenure options should be available such as leasehold, unit titles, rentals, etc. That is why we will have an in-depth feasibility study to ascertain what the current market would like. The operations of retirement village is quite complex and therefore if you are considering this housing option one day, the attendance at the forthcoming seminar is a must. Other areas that the association will be active in include sponsoring a candidates meeting before the local government elections later this year. Grey Power would like to see a responsible council acting in the best interests of all residents and
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ratepayers. The candidates meeting will be an opportunity for everybody to meet and question candidates on any local government matter. A request will also be made to have a permanent Older Persons Committee in place to assist the council with any matters affecting the older people in the district. Grey Power welcomes any suggestions or other matters where the association can take action. On the national scene, Grey Power is active with ACC
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and a current topic is ageism. ACC is aware that ageism can affect decisions and is asking for any evidence where ageism has affected the outcome of a particular case. Grey Power’s policy on the Trans Pacific Partnership is to work to ensure that older people are not disadvantaged if the New Zealand Government signs the TPP agreement. Any mature person can join Grey Power and thus help make our community a better place. ¢
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The time for calving The cold weather has arrived and with it comes the annual stock renewal, that is calving with most conventional farmers, commencing the process in the middle of winter. One common mistaken belief about dairy cows is that the calf will be better left on ‘mum’ rather than being collected in a careful manner and placed in a warm environment on clean shavings. The next most common error is that the calf, if it has suckled ‘mum’, will have received sufficient colostrum to create a high level of natural immunity. This assumption is incorrect for nearly 50% of all dairy calves born. We have several farmer members that as a matter of course ‘tube feed’ every calf collected with two litres of fresh colostrum as soon after birth as is reasonably practicable. Where herds have been vaccinated to reduce the incidence of rotavirus, this practice could be advisable, just to ensure a higher level of immunity. Remember also that the colostrum used is best taken from vaccinated mature cows at their first milking post calving. Where farms are very susceptible to rotavirus, then a booster shot for those later calvers can be worthwhile. Often the systems on farm are subject to a fair bit of stress at this stage and a rotavirus outbreak can add unnecessarily to an already difficult period.
Another oversight that occurs too often on farm, is the delay in cleaning and disinfecting the rearing facilities. Replenishing calf bedding before those early calves is a must. This job is too often left until the last minute and not completed well. Finally, leaving the calf rearing to the ill-informed or poorly trained is a ‘no no’. Wives more often than not are the best at this job. They tend to be more patient and obviously have a maternal streak that young men and even older men often do not possess. Driving into a paddock with a feeder loaded with milk, expecting to drop it off whilst you go and move the ‘springers’ is not a realistic option. The smaller and slower drinkers just keep on missing out. There is a plethora of information regarding calf rearing. Much is regurgitated seasonally but the fact remains that common sense, patience and planning account for most of what you need to do. If you have problems or need advice, call one of our clinics and talk to a vet — there is NO charge for a yarn. Good luck and good fortune for the new season from The Vet Centre staff. ¢
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
WHAT’S ON?
Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793
Dargaville
Quiz Night — Fundraiser. Saturday July 2. Anglican Church Hall. Arrive 7pm onwards, start 7.30pm sharp. Teams of 4–6, with limited tables available. $10 per person. Register your team now by phoning Karyn 439 8219 day/evening 439 8872 or Kaye 439 1504 evenings A Cuppa and a Story. 11.00am– 11.30am Friday 17. Residents age 50+ join us for a cup of tea and a story. Experienced storyteller Barbara Adams will keep you entertained with short stories and poems. Free at Dargaville Library. Phone 09 439 3150 for further information. Children’s dance classes. Whangarei Academy of Dance are bringing dance classes to Dargaville. Classes commence Term 3. Ages 3+ Limited spaces so be sure to get in quick. Register your interest and find out more information by emailing laura.dance@hotmail.co.nz or holly@love2dance.co.nz. 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. African Drumming six week course: Tuesday evenings from May 10–June 14 5.30pm–6.30pm. $12 per class or
$60 for all six classes. Drums provided. For enquiries or to enroll contact Josie on 021 0223 8621 or josie.scott@xtra. co.nz. Arapohue School Reunion — Celebrating 140 years on Labour Weekend, October 21–23. A Tipple and Talk is planned for Friday evening at the Arapohue Hall. Official celebrations at the school from 10am on Saturday followed by Dinner, Dance and Entertainment at Dargaville Town Hall in the evening. Sunday a Church Service at All Saints Church, Mititai followed by a BBQ lunch at Arapohue Hall. Registration forms are available on Facebook or email arapohueschoolreunion2016@gmail.com 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. Dargaville Museum Familiarisation Evening held on June 21 at 5pm. Take the opportunity to network with like minded people and share ideas to increase visitor numbers and experiences in our area. Please bring along your brochures and business cards to exchange. RSVP to the museum by June 14 for catering purposes on 439 7555. Te Wairua O Te Matariki Spirit of Matariki Schools pop-up exhibition: Art work capturing the spirit of Matariki
through the eyes of our local school children at the Muddy Waters Gallery this week until June 17.
09 431 2234 or visit Facebook Group Page.
Maungaturoto
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, ph 021 549 427 or see us on facebook. Kaihu Market is taking a winter holiday until October 8 2016. On second Saturday of the second month, 9am-noon. Kaihu Hall, stalls free, proceeds to fundraising for the hall. Esma 09 439 7293. 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. 44 View St, Maungaturoto Centennial Community Hall. Fresh produce, arts, crafts and more. 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. Stalls/car boot sites. 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.
Olla Podriga talent contest and variety night. A great night’s entertainment for all the family. Come along and watch our singing talent and variety items on Wednesday June 22 at 7.30pm Otamatea High School. Tickets on sale at school office. Adults $10 Students $5.
Wellsford
Wellsford Country Music Club 2nd Sunday of the month 1.30pm at the Wellsford District Community Centre 1 Matheson Road Wellsford $5.00 entry or $4.00 for members Resident band. Singers/visitors welcome. Join us for a great afternoon’s entertainment and meet fellow music lovers. Phone John for further info 09 425 4041. Alcoholics Anonymous will be holding a public meeting on Saturday 16 July at the Wellsford Community Centre 1 Matheson ave Wellsford between 7.00pm–8.30pm, to raise awareness of the disease of alcoholism in our community.
Mangawhai
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.
Kaiwaka
Kaiwaka Community Movies. June 17, 7.30pm Award winning movie room. Sunday Matinee June 26 2.00pm Zootopia. Friday July 1 6.30pm. The Greek night out with dinner and movie
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER June 14 - 2016
Kaipara Service Directory ATJ
SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE
• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc
Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs
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027 455 7750 / 09 439 8628
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C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE C H A I N S AW S & M OW E R S
Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply
Lo caL D e aL e r s f o r :
Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician
Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634
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ENGINEERING (2002) LTD PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz • All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems
Tim & Sharlene Lord • Carpets & Upholstery • Interior and Exterior Home Cleaning e-mail - kaiparacleaningco@farmside.co.nz Facebook - www.facebook.com/kaiparacleaningco
Phone 021 114 6729 3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881
Fencing Specialists
www.kaiparacleaningco.co.nz
Kaipara Flooring Co. Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto
Servicing Dargaville to Mangawhai
ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING:
Full Supply & Installation Service Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short Ends Residential & Commercial
• Post & Batten • Post & Rail • Netting • Entrances • Stock Yards • General Block Maintenance
Top Quality Installation Service For a free measure & quote ph Christine (09) 946 9886 or 021 515 415 www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz email: kaiparaflooring@gmail.com
Call Chris Hickey on 027 561 1719
Factory Outlet Store OPEN FROM: 8AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri Address: 1969 Main Road, Kaiwaka 0800 524 9252
MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.
Present this in store fast, for reliable, 10% off purchase Residential to commercial, professional service at competitive rates.
Les Sweeney Builders • New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions
Les Ph: 0274 972 929 A/H: 09 439 7524
New patients welcome! love your smile
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Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems
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• Plumbing • gasfitting • Roofing • DRainage • seweR systems • sePtic tanks • gas/wooD fiRes • wateR tanks • PumPs • sPouting • bathRoomwaRe • gas califonts • gas aPPliances • solaR hot wateR heating • PiPes anD fittings
Craftsmen Plumbers, Gasfitters, Drainlayers
PLASTERER EXTERIOR Render Services Limited
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PHONE ROSS POCKLINGTON (09) 439 0707 OR 027 437 6521 Professional Tattooing, Airbrushing & Body Piercing Studio
sacred art Private Studio, Maungaturoto. Phone 021 165 0608
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DOG GROOMING Prices starting from: Full groom $50 Wash $30
Lacey Marinkovich 60 Rehutai Road Baylys Beach, Dargaville
021 248 1555
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FAST GLASS SERVICE For all your glass and glazing needs across the Kaipara. *Competitive rates *Mobile EFTPOS Cat doors from $75.00 incl GST
riversideglassnz@gmail.com • 021 137 6353
Tu Christey Massage Therapist Diploma in Massage, MNZ Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho) “Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being” Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage Phone: (09) 439 6518 Mobile: 021 116 9425 Email: tuthemt@gmail.com www.handyhandsmassage.co.nz
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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
CLASSIFIEDS
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 21 June 2016 edition is Monday 20 June 2016
For Sale
Storage
Property Maintenance
Public Notices
2001 NISSAN Maxima, V6 auto, good tyres, good condition, looked after. $2,200. Phone 021 203 2953.
SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.
LION OF Judah Community Church 10.30 Sunday: “I will not leave you orphans, I will come to you”. John 14:18.
BRAKE DISC Pads for all makes and models available from Inder’s Auto One Dargaville. Phone 09 439 8219.
To Let
ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764 CENTURY BATTERIES less 10% during June and FREE entry into the draw for a Mediterranean Cruise. Inder’s Auto One Dargaville. Phone 09 439 8219. HAS YOUR car got a blown bulb? Automotive bulbs available from Inder’s Auto One Dargaville. Phone 09 439 8219. LINEN, BRIC-A-BRAC, household goods, new carpet square, wool, knitted children’s jerseys & crochet blankets. Phone 09 439 7365. MEDICAL DEVICE: Bioptron light therapy, only used once with success, for pain, wounds & skin disorders. Suitable for humans or animals. $500. Phone or text 021 209 3982. PULLETS 4 & a half mths old, 4 Highlanders $15 each. 7 Bantams 10 mths old; free. Phone 09 439 2166. WINDOWS, DOORS, Renovation materials, toilets, vanities and much more. Come and see us at I-Deal Demo, 29 Gladstone Street, Dargaville. Your projects could be more affordable than you imagined.
MATURE CAREFUL Tenant or Tenants required for very tidy 2 bedroom cottage and garden 5ks from Town. Phone 09 439 7018.
Tree Services TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
Security SECURE YOUR Home — security doors, grills, locks, bolts, stays and latches — supplied and installed. Ph: 027 275 0918 or 439 6458 – Kevin Sowter or email: windowsanddoors@xnet.co.nz – Window and Door Services Ltd.
Sheep Shearing CARPIE WOOL BUYERS Ph: 434 7787 Mon - Fri 9-5. 570 Mangakahia Road, Maungatapere. Servicing Farms & Lifestyle Blocks. Phone Vaughan on 021 743 277
Horses rising 2yr Pinto Colts. Smithfield X bred pups, 3 mths old, handy working farm dogs. Phone 09 439 7242
FOR SALE
DRIVE PHONE FREE!
Nurseries & Plants GOT2GO PLANTS: Corokia $6, Rosemary $5, Bottlebrush $1–$6, Portwine Magnolia $6, Pohutukawa Maori Princess $6–$8, Vibrance $8, Spring Fire $8, Cordylines $1–$8, Nikau $3–$6, Pseudopanax $1–$8, Griselina $3–$6, Pittosporum $3–$6, Kowhai $3–$6, Flaxes (10 types) $1–$6, Coloured Manuka $6, Grasses $1, Coprosma $4–$6, Puka $6–$15. Wednesday to Saturday 9am–4pm or Phone 09 439 5556, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. 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
2 x Ancient Kauri.
[Agathis Australis.] Tables. Size 2.5 x1.1. The log extracted 15-3-1994 vicinity of Kai Iwi lakes by Milton Randell and milled by Brian McEwing and tables built by crafts person Gordon Morfett. The Kauri was attested by Lincoln University, Radiocarbon dated at 38,000 years old.
NEW TO town? Citizens Advice Bureau has information on local special interest and sporting groups. Call in at 37 Hokianga Road 10am to 1pm or phone 09 439 6100.
WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out, scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.
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.
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.
SNUGGLEPUSS CATTERY, Cat Motel, reasonable rates, inspection welcome at 293 Waihue Road, Dargaville. Phone Lorraine 09 439 7206.
Dargaville Bobcat Services
AGM
Oturei Marae Working Bee
Any job big or small. We do them ALL
Sunday 19th June 2016
Date: Saturday 18th June 2016
Church: 11am Shared Lunch: 12pm Meeting: 1pm
All welcome
• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer
• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher
Phone or Txt Paul
027 271 2022 Situations Vacant EXPERIENCED DAIRY Farm Assistant wanted for 580 cow farm. Start ASAP spring calving. Accommodation provided. Phone 021 125 4657 Dargaville.
Norfolk Court Rest Home
DARGAVILLE Positions Available Cook 3 days per week Maintenance person casual basis
DENISE CLARK Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service Find KAIPARA LIFESTYLER
on Facebook
Phone 09 439 7018. Business
WAYNE & ANNETTE
439 2020
Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham
FIREWOOD DRY Gum hotmix $80 per cubic metre. Delivered Kaipara area. Phone (09) 439 0403.
TOKATOKA
SEASONED & Dry firewood (MAC) $90 all inclusive with delivery. Phone 027 271 2022.
Property Maintenance
Garage Sale HOUSE SOLD, Garage sale Saturday 18th June from 9am. 38 Walkers Tce Te Kopuru. Household items, all sorts of bric-a-brac. MASSIVE GARAGE sale - Saturday 18 June. Furniture, tools, kitchenware and lots of bric-a-brac. Not before 9am. 25 Murdoch Street.
Members and Guests
RUAWAI
CONDITIONS THIS WINTER
Prize giving to follow
Saturday 18th June at 12pm
D. Fagan, Interim President
Arapohue Bowling Club Notice of AGM To be held at the Clubrooms Saturday June 25th at 1pm. Members a plate.
Enquiries to:
Rest Home, Dementia, Hospital Care
EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
ABOUT UKULELE - interested in joining a new adult Dargaville Ukulele Group? Beginners or accomplished welcome. Phone Mick 027 479 2126
Ph 09
To discuss the future of the club
AGM
Public Notices
Firewood for sale
Get a team together for a fun night out
Saturday 25th June @ 2pm
MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the Kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.
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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.
Northern Wairoa RSA
Extraordinary General Meeting
DRIVE TO THE
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.
Price---1x $4000 1x$3500
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.
All welcome to come along and help.
Mamaranui Bowling Club - Friday 24 June Meals available from 6pm
BOWLING CLUB
Septic Tank Services
09 439 6068
QUIZ NIGHT
Starts: 8.30am till late
managernorfolk@xtra.co.nz
DOMESTIC HOUSEWORK, vacant house clean, also can include windows, stove/oven and carpets. Phone Libby 021 0228 0028.
Phone
Oturei Marae
(09) 439 6214 or
Work Wanted
Giving our local Kaipara Residents the first opportunity to purchase and invest in what is now a rare and sought after commodity
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.
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.
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ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — First Thursday of the month — 7.00–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. FREEVIEW FREQUENCIES are shifting for Prime, The Edge, 4+1. Contact us for in house retuning or bring your receiver in store to retune. Stringers Betta Electrical, 65 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 7815. GRAZING LAND wanted approx 5 Ha or grazing for 10 cows. Prefer near Dargaville, Aratapu District. Phone 09 439 5080. LINKING HANDS AGM, Monday 4th July - 7pm at Linking Hands Office, 131 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto. All welcome. LION OF Judah Community Church 10.30 Sunday: “for the oppression of the poor, for the sighting of the needy, now I will arise” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he yearns.” Psalms 12.5.
Dargaville Old Boys Special General Meeting Thursday 30 June
7pm
100 IT’S NOT A TARGET
Club Rooms
MONSTER GARAGE SALE! Dargaville Lions Saturday 18th June 8.30am. Cnr Beach Road and Normanby Street next to Carters.
Board of Trustees Election Declaration of Election Results Success through effort Na to mahi kaha ka whiwhi ai
At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations were equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: CANT, Pauline SAVAGE, Troy STEVENS, Lawrie
HOLCROFT, Julie SEWARD, Grace
Declaration of Staff Election Result HARPER, Julie 4 TAUA, Helen 3 I therefore declare Julie Harper duly elected. Eileen Parsons, Returning Officer
KAIPARA LIFESTYLER June 14 - 2016
CLASSIFIEDS
Phone 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the 21 June 2016 edition is Monday 20 June 2016
Public Notices
Public Notices
Bereavement
KAIPARA POUTO
OREVICH, Vilma (Val)
Te Puke Ariki Awhina 2e4a Pouto Trust AGM Trustee Elections
Passed away peacefully on 6th June 2016. Dearly loved mum of Bronwyn & John. Adored nana of Bryce and Sarah, Mark and Monique. Much loved great nana of her darling Esme. Rest in peace mum, Friday nights will never be the same.
2016 July 3rd Waikaretu Marae Powhiri 11am Bus departs: Orakei Marae 7am Via: Rewiti - Hlve to Wellsford Kaipara Coast H/way 16 Contacts For bus: 021 0295 8754 More info: 09 439 8268
NOTICE OF ELECTION, NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES AND CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS for the Kaipara District Council 2016 elections Following a Gazette notice by the Associate Minister of Local Government on 2 June 2016, a triennial general election for members of the Kaipara District Council is called for Saturday 8 October 2016. Accordingly, under sections 52 and 53 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, I give notice that on Saturday 8 October 2016, the following elections will be held under the single transferable voting electoral system by postal vote:
OREVICH, Vilma (Val) Passed away peacefully at Dargaville Hospital on 6th June 2016, surrounded by her family.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Loving wife of the late Nigel Cates & the late Neville Orevich. Adored mother of Bronwyn & John Kelliher, Vivienne & Pete Dooley, the late Murray, Shelley & Brent Trewheela, and Dean & Shona Cates. Loved nana of Bryce, Mark, Monique, Joshua, April & Matthew. Treasured great nana of Esme.
Volunteers needed for mornings or afternoons, Monday to Friday, sorting, pricing and serving customers, learn as you go.
A celebration of Val’s life was held on Friday 10th June 2016. We would like to sincerely thank the staff at Dargaville Hospital for the love and care shown to mum. All communications care of PO Box 271 Dargaville 0340
42a Normanby St (next to old post office) Dargaville. Open 10am to 4.35pm | Please call 09 439 6802
MAYOR
Public Notices
Election of Mayor
RUAWAI COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION
COUNCIL
DECLARATION OF PARENT RESULTS
Election of two councillors for the Dargaville Ward
PARENT REPRESENTATIVES VOTES: VOTES NAME
Election of three councillors for the Otamatea Ward Election of three councillors for the West Coast/Central Ward
NOMINATIONS Each candidate must be nominated on appropriate nomination paper obtainable during normal business hours from Friday 15 July 2016 from the following locations: • Council’s Main Office, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville • Mangawhai Service Centre, Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai • phone 0800 922 822
BLUNDELL Anthony ��������������������������������������������������������������� 61 BICKERS Alex ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 54 SPOELSTRA Aleida ���������������������������������������������������������������� 36 BLYTHEN Debbie ������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 BATTCHER Rob���������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 THOMPSON Reuben ��������������������������������������������������������������� 35 SANFORD Craig ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 JOYNT Malcolm �������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 WARBROOKE Lynne ����������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Invalid Votes �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
I HEREBY DECLARE THE FOLLOWING DULY ELECTED:
• www.kaipara.govt.nz Nominations of candidates must be in the hands of the electoral officer or an electoral official at one of the following addresses not later than 12 noon Friday 12 August 2016: • Council’s Main Office, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville • Mangawhai Service Centre, Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Each nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of $200.00 GST inclusive (payable by
BLUNDELL Anthony • BICKERS Alex SPOELSTRA Aleida • BLYTHEN Debbie • BATTCHER Rob Tie broken by way of Lot BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION DECLARATION OF STAFF ELECTION RESULTS AT THE CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS, AS THERE WAS ONLY ONE VALID NOMINATION RECEIVED I HEREBY DECLARE: NAME: Jenny Dallison duly elected: BRENDA HARRIS – Returning Officer
cash, cheque or electronic transfer).
ELECTORAL ROLL
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• Council Offices: 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville; Main Road, Kaiwaka
Enrolment for inclusion on the Residential Electoral Roll is conducted through the Electoral
Barlow, Eloise Bristow, Kelvin Davidson, Hamish Griggs, Donna Jeffery, Elizabeth
Commission (Enrolment Services). Applications for enrolment can be made:
I hereby declare the following duly elected:
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Eloise Barlow, Kelvin Bristow, Kim Jenyns, Jewelie Sterling, Hamish Davidson
Success through effort Na to mahi kaha ka whiwhi ai
accessing
close of nominations, as the number theAt the Enrolment Services, Electoral Commission
website
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of valid nominations were equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare theElectoral following duly elected: through the electoral Enrolment for inclusion on the Ratepayers Roll is conducted www.elections.org.nz
CANT, Pauline HOLCROFT, Julieshould be made on officer of the Kaipara District Council. Applications for enrolment SEWARD, Grace SAVAGE, Troy the prescribed form available at Council’s Main Office, Mangawhai Service Centre and STEVENS, Lawrie Council libraries.
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STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: I hereby declare the Adele Slatter duly elected. Signed Jo Forsythe Returning Officer
Declaration of Staff Election Result
Eileen necessary corrections to the Parsons, names, addresses, occupations, abbreviations, or marks
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appearing in the electoral roll.
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I therefore declare Julie Harper elected. is or claims to be entitled to be enrolled or any otherduly person or otherwise, make any Returning Officer
The Kaipara District Council has resolved under regulation 31 of the Local Electoral
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Regulations 2001 to adopt the alphabetical order of candidate names to appear on the
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voting documents.
Cole Karen ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 24 Lucich Sarah ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 24
Dated at Dargaville, 8 June 2016
Kelly Kathleen ������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Dale Ofsoske
Manukeu Erenistina ����������������������������������������������������������� 13
Electoral Officer
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I HEREBY DECLARE THE FOLLOWING DULY ELECTED: Tama Herman • Karen Cole Sarah Lucich • Kathleen Kelly • Erenistina Manukeu
NAME
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I HEREBY DECLARE THE FOLLOWING DULY ELECTED: Brendon Wilkinson • Adrian McMillan • Amanda Matich Staff representative: Carla Hill ������������������������������������������������� Stood Unopposed I hereby declare Carla Hill duly elected. Annie Cleary – Returning Officer
Slatter, Adele
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Declaration of Parent & Staff Results
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DECLARATION OF PARENT & STAFF RESULTS
Board of Trustees Election 2016
nomination paper outlines rules and procedures governing candidate profile statements.
• Libraries: Dargaville, Mangawhai and Maungaturoto
Hairdressers, bank, supermarket, shopping, doctors?
Ruawai Primary School
for inclusion with the voting documents being sent to electors. An attachment to the
• Mangawhai Service Centre, Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
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Harsant Jennifer���������������������������������������������������������������� 11 I hereby declare Jennifer Harsant duly elected. Leonie Ellis – Returning Officer
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Well appointed 1990´s brick & tile home with all the country comforts and distant views of the Tasman. Open plan living with outdoor entertaining. Excellent farm sheds, good fencing with steel gates and small yards all on 4.58ha´s(approx)
Four bedroom bungalow features open plan living, separate family room, bathroom plus an ensuite, a new roof, is insulated and fully fenced. From the North facing deck there are sweeping views of the Northern Wairoa River plus there is also a large single garage and a few fruit trees.
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1 Ha Lifestyle nestled in valley next to NZ´s largest kauri forest on Pukekaroro. Off the grid, yet convenience of gas califont for your hot water shower, Generator, gas cooker & fridge. Mezzanine floor plus pine cabin offers extra room for sleeping. Site goes down to esplanade stream reserve. Call Rhoda to view. MRE1865 RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691
Two bedroom holiday bach with country and water views. Downstairs garaging. Enjoy alfresco dining from the top balcony. Open plan living. All day sun. Borders onto council reserve allowing extra play area for your children. Great set up for fishing on the Kaipara. Private cul-de-sac spot. Walk to beach. Call Rhoda to view. MRE1856 RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691
To be built, 3 bedroom brick home with en suite, open plan kitchen, dining lounge area. Attached double garage with internal access. Set on easy 1568m2 section the house is designed to take advantage of the sun and water views.
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FERTSTATION An invitation Feel free to give me a call to discuss how this technology could fit into your pasture program for this year or to come and see what we’re doing on the farm. GRAEME LAWRENCE | Mobile: 027 476 3499 | Email: fert@xtra.co.nz