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p Dargaville High School’s new head prefects have been announced with four students taking up the challenge to lead the school next year. Conor Willy is to take on the role of head boy, Jasmine Rae as head girl and Hoani Rogers-Brown and Stephanie Cole will support them as deputy head boy and girl respectively. Acting principal Takiri Pumipi says she is thrilled with the calibre of students taking up these leadership roles. Pictured from left: Hoani Rogers-Brown, Conor Willy, Jasmine Rae, Stephanie Cole and acting principal Takiri Pumipi.

Kaiwaka helipad underway u by Ann Morgan

Earthworks have started at the site of the Kaiwaka emergency chopper helipad to be built at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex.

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“Our management have met with the Operations manager of NEST, Dean Voelkerling, to discuss placing the helipad at the sports grounds and he is happy with our proposed site,” said sports association manager Cheryl Anderson.

“The project will however cost more than we initially thought because the helipad needs extra thick concrete, with strong reinforcement, to withstand the load of the helicopter. The site also needs extensive drainage.” continued on page 4 …

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p Kaiwaka School showcased their amazing Arts Festival last week. The students have been studying Kiwiana with a focus on the arts. Each class displayed and presented an item which involved drama and singing, with a Kiwiana feel. The event had a full house with many whanau and community members attending to support the children. “There was a great atmosphere with everyone enjoying the show. We would like to say a big thank you to the teachers for all their hard work and for the support of whanau,” said acting principal Sharlene Tornquist.

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FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING

Over the next few weeks, we will perform routine water mains flushing from fire hydrants in Dargaville, Ruawai and Maungaturoto. Flushing removes sediment that might be present in the water mains and helps to verify proper operations of hydrants and valves. Residents could notice some discolouration and drop in water pressure. If you notice slight discolouration or dirt in your water, please flush your water tap until it clears. Thank you Kaipara District Council

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p The Maungaturoto Walkway has reopened for the public to utilise now that lambing on the farm has been completed. The walk is approximately an hour long across the farm, into native bush and along the upper reaches of an arm of the Kaipara Harbour. It is closed each year for a couple of months to allow for lambing as it is on the Country Club farm. The walk can be entered from the Country Club drive or from Otamatea High School. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a lead.

Gymnasts take on Nationals

p Three Dargaville aerobic gymnasts are heading south to compete in their second ever New Zealand Gymsport nationals in Invercargill from September 28 to October 2. Last year the girls represented Northland and brought home three gold medals. This year they will represent Northland again along with 14 other aerobic competitors from Active Attitude in Whangarei. Pictured from left: Grace Christey, Jaimee Mason and Willow Clark.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER September 27 - 2016

Who will be our next Mayor?

On October 8 the Kaipara District will return to a democracy. The local body election voting papers are out and the campaigns are coming to a close. The final ‘Meet the Candidates’ evening was held at the Dargaville Club last week and saw a good turnout of interested voters. Here is a last-minute rundown on the Mayoral candidates for those still undecided. If you haven’t received your voting papers in the mail, check your details at www.elections.org.nz, call into your local post office or call 0800 36 76 56. Greg Gent: Mr Gent is a dairy farmer and company director from Ruawai. He is currently chairperson of Southern Cross Healthcare Group, FMG Insurance, Dairy Holdings, and deputy chair of the Plant and Food Research Board. He is standing for Mayor of the Kaipara District Council as he believes his experience within governance positions stands him in good stead for the role and wishes to keep up the positive momentum made by the commissioners whilst ensuring councillors have more accountability and fiscal responsibility. If elected he will work on ensuring debt continues to be reduced and sufficient long-term planning is done to meet the growth of the region. “I’m not going to tell people who to vote for, I just want people to get out and vote.” Bruce Rogan: Mr Rogan served on the Kaipara District Council for three years from 2001–2004 and has been the chair of the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association for the last five

years. His key objectives are to restore democracy to the Kaipara by ensuring there is open communication between council and the community. He will also conduct an independent inquiry into Kaipara’s involvement in the Local Government Funding Agency. “For so long the council have spoken down to the community. I want to see the community speaking up. I believe it is the council's role to sit down with them and give them a real chance to have their say.” Christian Simon: Mr Simon has lived in the Kaipara for seven years and is a trained architect, town planner and timber-joiner. If elected he wants to protect the area which he believes as being a unique and beautiful place. He believes that each community in the Kaipara should be able to independently manage their destiny and large facilities such as the Mangawhai Sewerage Plant need to be userfinanced, owned and operated. Mr Simon is a member of the Mangawhai Community Planning Group and has worked on suggestions for a provisional Long-Term Plan and would encourage every community to develop their own future plan to create a strong counterpart to powerful corporate interests. “If elected I will work on good policy to empower the private sector.”

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firefighter, coached rugby and worked with troubled youth. “I want to see vision from our council. I want to see the roading systems dealt with and I will be looking at goals to improve our town and create better opportunities for our youth. It is now in your hands. “If you don’t vote, things won’t change.” ¢

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Sailing towards success

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Kaiwaka helipad underway Mr Voelkerling says it is a great community initiative. “We feel extremely privileged that communities are taking on these helipad landing sites to make night operations more successful,” he said. “Kaiwaka is going to have a lovely facility and it will make the ambulance service’s job so much easier for patient transfer.” Phil Keen Concrete is donating labour and Atlas Quarries have made a generous donation towards the project to show support for the community p Craig Nesbit from Atlas Quarries with Kaiwaka Sports Association vice-president Mark Ottaway and the volunteers who “Without volunteers, facilities like give their time to projects such the Kaiwaka Sports Association, as this. small community emergency services and projects like the helipad may not be available,” said Atlas Concrete manager Craig Nisbet. Earthworks have started and the concreting will extend into the carpark to ensure smooth patient transfer from the ambulance. The area will also need floodlighting. The community have received $6,500 in donations so far and the helipad appeal is one of the recipients of Kaiwaka Care’s Charity Auction on Saturday September 24, at 2pm at the Hakaru Hall. If you would like to donate you can do so online into the Kaiwaka Sports Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm Association’s bank account 060 3650 022472 00 (reference Rescue Sunday 9am-5pm Helicopter), or money can be left in a marked envelope (Rescue helicopter) Ph/Fax 09 431 7320 at Jaques Four Square on the box cnr Franklin Rd and State Highway 12 behind the counter. ¢

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“Like anyone who sails a Blokart for the first time I got hooked from the first instant,” he said. “I knew a little about land yachts which have been around for years but unlike blokarts they were large and cumbersome to transport and store. “I soon realised it would be fun to sail with a group and a recent article in the Lifestyler drew a pleasing response from people in the area that either had karts or who p Second place winner Mark Stuhlmann of Auckland, first place winner Greg Schultz of Tinopai, and third place winner Bruce wanted to give it a try. Lotter also of Auckland at the Auckland Blokart Club 2016 We now have about 15 Blokarting championships on our mailing list who meet on a casual basis at either Glinks choose your own level of excitement Gully when it’s blowing a westerly or over by the size of the four available sail at Ruakaka when easterlies prevail.” sizes you can use. Small means a very The cruiser division which Greg sedate but pleasant sail. Big means a competed in is designed for newcomers thrilling adrenaline pumped ride sailing to the sport and he says he is delighted right on the edge. Hitting speeds in with his result. excess of 80 kilometres per hour while “Hours of sailing on the local beaches sitting only inches above the sand is and even more hours fine tuning my a thrill that, once experienced, is not kart has paid off. I gradually worked my easily forgotten.” way up the placing on each race day. For the more competitive sailors, This time I finished with 10 first and six Greg and his fellow blokarters will second placings out of the 16 races. organise some local casual racing, but However he says blokarting doesn’t for the serious racers the Auckland have to be all about racing. Club racing at Ardmore Airport provides “Most of our group love the freedom all the competition needed and they of more leisurely sailing up and down have at least ten current and ex world our beautiful beaches and you can champions regularly racing. ¢

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Tinopai man, Greg Schultz, is taking the Blokarting community by storm, winning the cruiser division at the Auckland Blokart Club 2016 championships, having only been involved with the sport for three months.

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Celebrating long-serving Lions u by Ayla Miller

From extensive voluntary work overseas to assisting in chartering the group, the contributions of two long-serving members of the Paparoa Lions Club have been recognised with special awards presented by district governor Richard Simmons. Kerry Bonham received the Lloyd Morgan Charitable Trust Life Membership Award whilst Ken Chambers was presented a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. “Kerry was awarded Life Membership for his long and committed contribution to Paparoa Lions Club. Kerry is the only surviving charter member still active in the Paparoa club,” said treasurer Pete Hames. “He has been a tireless worker on all the club’s major projects over the years, as well as holding various positions p Kerry Bonham and his wife Joy stands with fellow Lions member Ken Chambers and his wife Delwyn including bulletin editor for 12 years and doing two terms as club known for his voluntary work on many president, supported by his wife Joy.” and varied organisations in the district.” The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award Ken and his wife Delwyn have is the highest honour awarded by a been involved with charitable building Lions Club. projects in places such as Vanuatu, Fiji It is named in memory of the founding and Australia. father of Lions Clubs International and Club president Ashley Cullen said is awarded for service to Lions as well neither members expected such as to the wider community. recognition and were ‘thrilled.’ “Ken joined Paparoa Lions soon after “Both recipients thoroughly deserved the club was chartered in 1978 and has these awards, as our communities been a very active and willing participant have benefited enormously from their in all aspects of Lions, including two service through Lions and their other terms as president. Ken is also well- voluntary work.” ¢

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Crash accused remanded Russell Stewart, 49, appeared in Dargaville court last week and pleaded not guilty to three charges of aggravated careless driving causing death, four charges of aggravated careless driving causing injury, and one of failing to stop to check injury after an accident. Susanna Stewart, 48, their daughter Sadie, 16, and friend James Wearmouth, 18, were killed when the vehicle they were in hit a tree near

Beneath the Surface John Robertson QSO

Chair of Commissioners

This week’s Council meeting has a very full agenda, including: • Consideration of the Council’s Annual Accounts for the year ending 30 June 2016. Deloitte, the Council’s auditors appointed by the Auditor General, have indicated that when we adopt the accounts at the Council meeting, they will provide a clean audit opinion. If the audit is clean, this will be the first year under the governance of the Commissioners that we have not had our accounts tagged due to Court actions taken against the Council by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association. The Council’s accounts show Council debt now down to $65 million, from the high in 2012 of around $80 million. Surpluses continue to be generated, thus assisting to bring debt down. Commissioners acknowledge Council staff for the considerable progress made over the past four years with respect to the accounting and other administrative and management processes that support Council’s financial management. We are one of the earliest Councils in New Zealand to complete our annual accounts – we think second only to Auckland Council. • Consideration of a Management Plan for the Taharoa (Kai Iwi Lakes) Domain The Council’s co-governance committee for the Taharoa Domain has recommended to Council a Management Plan for this 538 hectare reserve. This is a large and nationally significant recreational reserve. The lakes are ecologically sensitive. The biggest risk facing this freshwater bodies is the introduction of weeds. Few of New Zealand’s fresh water lakes or rivers are as pristine as those we have at Taharoa, and too many have serious weed issues. The first management plan for the Taharoa Domain was adopted in 1987, and the second in 2002. Such plans should be reviewed every ten years.

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The Committee has recommended a vision for the lakes – To protect and enhance Taharoa Domain as taonga of global significance for the benefit of present and future generations. Kia tiaki kia whakareia enei taonga tuku iho ara ko nga roto o Taharoa, hei taonga hiranga o tea ao. The co-governance committee has recommended that the recreational activities that take place on the big lake Taharoa continue, including power boat usage. However, over time more controls will be introduced to protect areas for children and swimmers, to inspect boats before they enter the water for weed contamination, and to counter irresponsible behaviour both on the lake and in its surrounds. Power boat usage on the smaller lake Waikare is to be brought to an end. This will become a lake for recreation of a nonmotorised form. Removing introduced bad vegetation around the lakes, some of which like acacia and wilding pines are extremely intrusive, is recommended as a continuing priority. The lakes are becoming increasingly popular for campers. Our Kai Iwi Lakes are very special, a gem in Kaipara’s crown. High Court Interim Decision The interim decision of the High Court released on 15 September 2016 dismissed the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association’s and Richard Bruce Rogan and Heather Elizabeth Rogan’s claim (and the remedies sought) against the Kaipara District Council. The Association had earlier been largely unsuccessful in its attempts against the Council in the High Court (2014) and completely unsuccessful in the Court of Appeal (2015). Voting is underway Those eligible to vote should have received their voting papers. If you have not, call Election Services on 0800 922 822. Please vote to elect a great Council. And let’s make Kaipara’s voting participation the highest in the country.

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER September 27 - 2016

History in the making Pioneer village progress

The Dargaville Museum has a new manager at the helm, and is welcoming Andrea Hemmins on board, following the retirement of Pene McKenzie after 16 years of dedication to the museum and community.

u by Ann Morgan

Andrea says she is looking forward to working with the volunteer board, collaborating with local iwi and council to help make the museum a unique community treasure and tourist destination going forward. “Museums acknowledge our past but are now equally about our present and future. Children and education are a big part of that. Museums are also places to celebrate our diversity and a platform for community involvement and discussion,” she says. She is a fourth generation Hemmins of Katui and says family and whakapapa is important to her. Andrea has worked in the heritage sector for over ten years in roles at The Kauri Museum, Tate, Air New Zealand and the Navy. “The sea is in my blood like so many Northlanders, so is kauri and a desire to understand more about local families, their stories and people of the district.” She recognises the huge contribution volunteers and community leaders have in the successful operation of Dargaville Museum. “It’s a great group of people. Many have supported the museum for years, doing everything from lawns, wallpapering, research, cleaning and hours on the front counter helping to

“Approximately 1,000 square metres of concrete pouring has commenced as part of the expansion of the area and will allow for buses to have better access and parking,” said chair of Mangawhai Community Park Jim Wintle. “Once completed, we will move more p Workers spread the concrete at the Mangawhai museum car park project historic buildings onto the pioneer site, including the supported us as a community project. Te Arai Library, the old Mangawhai We are thankful to everyone who has Post Office and Exchange, and the helped,” said Mr Wintle. Tara Road School. These buildings “It is really exciting and a lot of will start the pioneer village complex things will happen between now and with more being added in the future.” Christmas. The Mangawhai Activity Zone The car park by the museum is has already been worked on. The area is owned by the Kaipara District Council going to be the hub of Mangawhai in the and the development fund is paying future. It will make the community proud for the development of the park. The and it will here for future generations museum is a footprint lease whilst the to enjoy.” rest of the area is the council’s and KDC community facilitator Darlene is administered via the Mangawhai Lang Gent says it is really cool to see Parks committee. the Mangawhai Community Park all “Work has been carried out coming together, which is all thanks to by volunteers and Placemakers the awesome volunteers and council Mangawhai. Atlas Concrete have working alongside each other. ¢

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keep our valued visitors happy. Without volunteers the museum wouldn’t be here. The museum is number one on Trip Advisor for Dargaville, so we have to keep the museum looking sharp and everyone’s experience positive and memorable. As Betty Nelley taught me, word of mouth is the best marketing tool.” Amanda Barraclough will continue to be the weekend manager, helping with weddings and other events in the Lighthouse Function Centre. If you would like to volunteer please contact Andrea on 439 7555. ¢

Extensions are underway at the Mangawhai Community Park parking lot located between the museum and pioneer village area creating room for growth.

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Where It’s Easy to Live Road Works for October 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE – Broadspectrum NZ Ltd, Kaipara Branch is continuing their full network round of glyphosate roadside vegetation spraying. The spraying contractor of Broadspectrum NZ Ltd is performing vegetation growth control and roadside spraying alongside sealed and unsealed roads in the Kaipara district. Please refer to programme below for location of spraying which is subject to weather conditions. Drivers are advised to take extra care where work is being carried out on roads, regardless of whether there is a special speed restriction. Routine works planned on Council roads throughout the whole district during October include pothole repairs on both unsealed and sealed roadways as they are identified and the clearing of culvert inlets and outlets. Maintenance patrols have been replacing many reflectorised edge marker pegs and this will continue as well as replacements and repairs to road signs. Area specific works planned during October include: •

Minor bridge repairs throughout the district;

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Maintenance grading throughout the district when conditions are suitable;

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Unsealed pothole repair throughout the district;

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Roadside vegetation spraying – in all townships and rural roads;

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Water table restoration – Awakino Point North, Arapohue, Otioro and Oruawharo Roads; and

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Unsealed road strengthening – Kirikopuni Valley Road.

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We may experience some delays with work programmed during the month of October if weather restricts plant movements and progress; however, the majority of works will continue. Area specific works completed during the last month include: •

Drainage Improvements – Kirikopuni Valley, Avoca, Turiwiri East, Oneriri and Ranganui Roads;

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Unsealed road strengthening – Ounuwhao, Opuna and Golden Stairs Roads;

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Unsealed Remedial work – Finlayson Brook Road; and

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All routine work is done in cycles across the district. In endeavouring to provide good roads at the most economic cost, sometimes only spot grading and metalling is done as it is about one quarter of the price of blanket metalling and grading that has tended to be done in the past. Thank you for your co-operation as these projects to improve travel on your roads are being completed. Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information.

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Trial extension of Transfer Station hours Dargaville’s Transfer Station at the top of Awakino Road will be open longer on the weekends to make it easier for you to get rid of your rubbish. We have reviewed the hours following community feedback and propose the following hours, for an initial six-month trial period to see if they are viable for the future: Start date: Sunday, 04 September 2016 • Tuesday to Friday, open from 9 am to 4 pm; • Saturday and Sunday, open 10 am to 4 pm; and • Closed Monday and all Public Holidays. Eftpos will also be available on the site from the start of the trial. Contact for any enquiries: Kaipara Refuse 09 439 2146

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Community Parks Officer Focuses on the development and maintenance of new and existing open space areas throughout the Kaipara. Applications close 04 October 2016. Senior 4 Waters Engineer Responsible for executing the Water Services capital works programme and providing assistance in asset planning. Applications close 28 September 2016.

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Searching the stars u by Ayla Miller

Do you ever glance up at the night sky and wonder what else is out there? Skydome Observers Inc could have some answers and are looking for new members. The club has existed since 2007 and once operated out of a private observatory at Baylys Beach until it was sold. The current committee of six are looking for a new home and are considering building on land near the Dargaville Aerodrome, however, to do this they would like to build up more membership first. “We are trying to get people to take a greater interest in where everything came from and perhaps going back to. Exciting p Bev Jones helps some interested youngsters look through one of the Skydome Observers Inc’s telescopes things are happening in the world of astronomy,” said secretary and look at that nobody else will be able treasurer Graham Jones. to see.” Mr Jones says Dargaville is a “We are very keen to see new good area to view the night sky from members coming along, particularly due to the clear skies and virtually no younger people, because we think that light pollution. once they have generated an interest “People from the Nor thern they will keep it.” Hemisphere come here and can’t They currently have two 24-inch believe what the sky is like. We think telescopes on a long-term loan which having an observatory again will be an Mr Jones believes are the largest asset to the community as a whole.” in Northland. Anyone with an interest in joining can “They are huge, but still portable, contact Graham on 09 439 8519 or so there are things that we are able to grahaml.jones@gmail.com. ¢

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Maungaraho climb reopens The spectacular scenery from the top of Maungaraho Rock will again be opened up for those keen to make the climb to the top. The Summit Track was closed at the end of 2015 because of safety concerns. “This is a distinctive feature of Kaipara and it’s great that it is now available once more for our residents and visitors to enjoy,” says Kaipara District Council general manager community, Venessa Anich. The old cable and ladder have been removed and replaced with a much safer chain grab system. While the means to get to the top of this impressive peak is now safe and secure, it will still take fitness and ability to make the climb.

“One special aspect of Maungaraho Rock is the native hebe species of plant discovered there in 2008, not found anywhere else in the country. We, along with Northland Regional Council and local residents, have been carrying out considerable pest plant control as well, because this is such a valuable site.” Council is planning to reopen the Summit Track on Wednesday October 5 at 10am. There will be a short opening ceremony, followed by a climb to the top for those who are willing, fit and able.

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With voter turnout for the last local body elections in Kaipara only 33 per cent in Kaipara, 48 per cent in Whangarei, and 49 per cent in the Far North, with much lower rates among young people and Maori, there are increasing calls for people to exercise their voting right by October 8. Kaipara District Council chair of commissioners, John Robertson has echoed the call from Local Government New Zealand to residents and ratepayers across the country to take part in the democratic exercise and elect their councils. The movement is particularly aimed at younger people with surveys showing many have little idea of the impact local body decisions have on their lives. Mr Robertson says the Kaipara poll will see a return to elected governance and “it would be really neat to see the voter turnout exceed the figures of the past. Every vote is important.”

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Local Government New Zealand acting CEO, Helen Mexted, said not knowing enough about candidates, forgetting or leaving it too late to vote or being too busy or not interested, are among reasons people don’t fill in their voting papers, and also says that the election turnout has been declining over the last four decades, with the total national voter turnout for the 2013 election only 41.3 per cent. This year LGNZ has created a Vote2016 campaign and a Kids Voting 2016 programme after research which showed many New Zealanders were unaware of some of the bigger community issues that local government manages, such as protecting the environment, ensuring the safety of cities and public

spaces, elderly care, housing, economic development, maintaining an attractive city and listening to community needs. Mr Robertson said Kaipara voters need to be aware of the many aspects of life that an elected council works to improve. “That’s why community involvement is the key to good governance and administration. Everyone needs to be involved in the things council does and the first step towards that is to make sure their vote is counted.” Voters need to be aged 18 and over and enrolled as a parliamentary elector, at an address in the district they live in. There is still time to be enrolled or cast a special vote, with full information available at localcouncils.govt.nz. ¢

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A community vision Lynda Sampson has lived and worked in the small, but rapidly growing village of Hakaru for 22 years and is standing for the Kaipara District Council Otamatea Ward in the upcoming elections. “You may be pondering on who will best represent you as a councillor, as I did, which is why I threw my hat in the ring a week before closing of applications, I thought if not me who, and if not now, when?” said Ms Sampson. She has been secretary of the Hakaru Landfill Liaison Committee since 1995. “We were selected by the community per consents, to liaise between the community, Kaipara District Council, Northland Regional Council and a Peer Reviewer. “My priorities are environmental issues and for the Kaipara District to be able to fly the ‘clean and green’ banner with pride. Leachate can affect our aquifers and waterways, and I believe prevention is so much easier than the cure. “Another priority is for our youth to know we care. We must communicate with them. I would like to see more designated activity zones, including skateboarding and biking areas for the whole family to enjoy. These would be a good investment for health, socialisation and tourism. Roading is another issue Ms Sampson would like work on. “Rural roads should be fit for purpose — our school buses must be able to

p Lynda Sampson is standing for the Otamatea Ward

transport our children with their ultimate safety in mind. “I care about the issues facing our diverse communities in this large Otamatea Ward. I am committed to stand up and be a strong voice for the community and will be open and available to communicate with you to allow for transparency. I have strong opinions on putting people and the planet before profit and allowing for democracy. “Caring for our communities and our environment — it is up to us.” ¢

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Make your vote count Around local body election time you will often hear the phrase: ‘Why? It’s not going to matter if I vote or not’. For Kaipara, the last district council election was held in 2010 with voter turnout of 53.5%, says West Coast Central candidate for the Kaipara District Council, Julie Geange. Nationally this figure was 50%. Unfortunately this election is so far not shaping up to be the same, with fewer votes this time round according to the current data. If you are interested you can follow the daily count of voting for district council at www.kaipara.govt.nz/Your+Council/ Local+Elections+2016.html, although this will not tell you who is winning the election race. Basically, if you don’t vote (and remember you only have to live here to do this) but your neighbour does, you will have to live with their choice.

If you live rurally and you don’t vote, but people who live close to town and don’t care about the state of rural roads do vote, you will have to live with their choice. If you don’t vote but the person with values that you don’t like does, you will have to live with their choice. Voting is one of the few things you have the right to do, so use it. Open your voting papers, decide who you want to vote for (if you don’t already know), fill out the appropriate boxes (#1 Julie Geange for West Coast Central), put your voting papers in the prepaid envelope provided and send them now. Stand up and be counted to have your voice heard. Basically if you don’t vote — don’t complain.

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Welcome to Mangawhai Smashing the pipi u by Ann Morgan

The Dune is the new name for the Smashed Pipi cafe in Mangawhai which is currently under renovation and will reopen in mid November.

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Lloyd Rooney and his partner Michael Fraser own the Cove Cafe in Waipu and Quay Cafe at the Whangarei Town Basin which used to be Reva’s and the Dune will add to their chain of eateries. “The Smashed Pipi is being fully transformed and will have a totally new look,” said Lloyd. “Thanks to our head chef Craig Estick, since we took over the Cove in Waipu, we have built a good reputation for providing great food and service. We were asked to take over Reva’s and totally transformed that and then the Smashed Pipi came up for grabs.” They have local clients who persuaded them to consider the option in Mangawhai. “I saw the cafe and thought why not. I love the building, it is beautifully proportioned outside and in and hopefully it will become a beacon of light in the area. Lloyd is basing the menu on the share of plate concept of modern New Zealand BBQ and smoked meats with a variety of side dishes. They grow all their own

p Lloyd Rooney and Michael Fraser are the new owners of the Smashed Pipi cafe in Mangawhai

vegetables and microgreens and supply meat from their farm Highgate Hill farm in the Waikato. “We are also producing a cookbook called Quay to the Cove. It is recipes by our head chef Craig along with our other chef John Salisbury. It is a good book for locals and will be available through Whitcoulls.

“We are very excited and are looking forward to opening and meeting the locals and being by the beach — seafood will play a big part in our menu, it has to. “I believe as long as I give the best food I can give and the best service, in the nicest atmosphere I can create, hopefully everything else follows.” ¢

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Welcome to Mangawhai Blessing service for pets u by Ann Morgan

Pets of all kinds can attend the annual Blessing of the Animals — Saint Francis of Assisi Service, at Mangawhai’s Christ the King Anglican church on Molesworth Drive on Sunday, October 2 at 9.30am. “All pets are welcome whether they be cats, rabbits, dogs, birds or farm animals, they just need to be suitably restrained,” said co-organiser Helen McDonald. “People unable to bring an animal along may like to bring a soft toy which represents their animal or a photo of their loved pet. The blessing is often talked about for days later in the village, people really enjoy it.” The signature song on the day is called ‘All God’s creatures got a place in the choir’. “It was St Francis who inspired the first blessing of animals because of his attitude toward all living creatures. “It is special to see people come for their animal to be blessed. Their pet is often their companion. It is lovely for them to be able to participate together.” The church sing hymns and have readings that are relative to the day. Last year a local policemen said the prayer for the dog handlers before they go out on a job. Minister Wayne Thornton says it is a wonderful experience and everyone is welcome to come along even if you don’t have a pet.

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A MESSAGE FROM GREG GENT Standing for Mayor of Kaipara District

I put my name forward for election as Mayor of Kaipara because the Kaipara has always been, and will continue to be, my home and I care about it deeply. I am a dairy farmer and company director from Ruawai. I am married to Ann Flood and we have four adult children. At this time Kaipara desperately needs an experienced governor in the role of Mayor if it is to continue to rebuild. Spending other people’s money is a huge responsibility. I am acutely aware many in Kaipara live on very modest incomes. If I lead Council that will never be forgotten. I would want to lead a forward-looking Council. Of course we need to learn from what has happened in the past but the reality of local government legislation is that it is close to impossible to hold former Councillors to account. I do not want to further litigate the past as that will only take our focus away from the important things we need to do in the future.

GOVERNANCE I have been in governance roles for the past 20 years including Chairman of Northland Dairy Company and Kiwi Dairy Company, and Deputy Chairman of Fonterra among many others. The two largest governance roles I currently have are Chairman of Southern Cross Health Group and Chairman of FMG — a rural insurance company. I understand that if you elect me as your Mayor I will have to slim down the number of roles I hold. Although my current governance roles are commercial ones I have done my share of community roles over the years, these include: Ruawai Primary Board of Trustees Chairman (5 years); Northland Events Centre (Toll Stadium) Trustee; Northlands Bid For Rugby World Cup Games Chairman; Equestrian Sports NZ Vice President (5 Years); Northland District Health Board Ministerial Appointed Director and Chair Audit Committee; Kaipara Local Government Review 2013 — appointed by the Minister to chair the independent review of Kaipara District Council’s financial management.

SO HOW WILL I LEAD THE COUNCIL? For me it is about making sure that Council has the skills, capabilities and transparency to ensure we have a clear direction for the future and that we are fully accountable to you, the ratepayers and residents of the district.

TRAINING I would ensure all Councillors receive proper training so that they can fulfill their role. That training would be appropriate to each individual depending on the governance experience they have had and it would be ongoing, funded by ratepayers.

FINANCIAL I would want to understand the state of our current services infrastructure and what capital will be needed to sustain it over the next ten years. Likewise I would want to ensure our planning was sufficient for our growth, particularly relevant in the eastern part of the region. Once that baseline is set priorities will need to be agreed, with detailed budgeting undertaken and adhered to.

The biggest single challenge this Council will have will be balancing the need for essential services, replacing worn out infrastructure and managing, through good planning, the growth on our eastern boundary while progressively reducing the huge debt burden we inherit. I understand and do not underestimate that challenge. Unfortunately that will mean Council will often have to say "no" to requests for money, but that is our reality until our finances are back under control. I ask you to vote for me if you believe I have the skills needed. I will happily attend candidate meetings and meet with groups. I will however not enter a political process. There will be no “Vote Greg Gent” billboards, that is not my style.

ACCOUNTABILITY The past is even a greater waste if we don’t learn from those mistakes. I would want a suitably experienced INDEPENDENT Chair of the Audit Committee. I would drive a “cost culture” throughout the organisation. Culture starts at the top. If I am your Mayor there will be NO Mayoral car. I would hold an “Annual Meeting” of Kaipara District Council. At that meeting Council would report how it performed versus its plan. The independent Audit Committee Chair and Statutory Auditor would present the financials for the past year. Your scrutiny at that meeting would be welcomed.

STAFF The Chief Executive would be given very clear direction from Council. The distinction between management and governance would be adhered to. I would want evidence that his staff are properly trained, engaged with the organisation and that they are performing. Good succession planning would be put in place. CommunityConsulting with interested parties will be a key function for Council but after that we will get on and make decisions. I will ensure a robust complaints process is in place, in the first instance a management function. At the conclusion of each ordinary Council meeting I would allocate time for anyone who wants to talk to the whole Council, either on an unresolved complaint or a matter of policy, to be able to do so. That should lessen the phone calls to individual councillors and it is an efficient way for you to engage and Council to listen. Your satisfaction with Council will be measured and be a key performance indicator for the CEO.

I am seeking your support in the upcoming council elections. If you would like to contact me to request my attendance at a local community meeting or to seek any clarification on my background and policies please email me at gregwgent@gmail or call 439 2370. Authorised by G.W. Gent, 52 Mitchell Road, Ruawai.

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The announcement of the all-clear for the 50/50 partnership at Silver Fern Farms with Shanghai Maling means the company can confidently invest in their ‘plate to pasture’ programme which the Dargaville branch is a key player in, according to chair Rob Hewett.

Safety Sorted believes everyone who goes to work should come home healthy and safe. In 2012 Koren Lord began her Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, with successful completion in 2015. Throughout her time studying Koren visited many Kaipara businesses from different industries. This gave her a vast understanding of various industries and the Health and Safety challenges they face. “With a varied military/navy and farming background I began to see how vital Health and Safety is within the workplace and the devastating results if not taken seriously,” she said. In April 2016 the Health and Safety at Work Act came into force bringing new responsibilities for everyone in the workplace. The initiative was created when Koren experienced many businesses unsure of the new legislation and how it affects them. Safety Sorted can answer any of your health and safety questions and implementation of your health and safety management programme as well as assisting you with health and safety reviews of your business, including recommendations for compliance. As all business are different, Safety Sorted creates all health and safety policies and manuals to suit you.

“We can help with inductions and training of your employees and contractors, including the health and safety management of your project/ sitework which is our specialty.” Give Koren a call today to answer any of your questions or she can visit you on site, have a walk around, and go from there. If you are unsure, it is best to get assistance before something happens that could have been avoidable. Safety Sorted will help you to get your health and safety sorted in no time.

Silver Fern Farms will become a 50/50 partnership on January 4 2017 as they welcome the announcement from the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office’s approval of the application by Shanghai Maling to invest $261 million into the company. Chief executive Dean Hamilton says this will bring no other changes to the Dargaville plant. “We can now invest more fully than previously in our plate to pasture programme. The Dargaville plant plays a key part in that because it delivers a lot of beef to our business. We will be looking forward to being able to invest with confidence in the region and deliver sustainable and superior returns to our farmers and shareholders as a consequence of that.” Silver Fern Farms chairman, Rob Hewett, said the partnership creates a unique opportunity for Silver Fern Farms. “It is very pleasing to be at this point after nearly 12 months, and we

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look forward to the partnership getting underway in the new year.” After the investment completes, the co-operative will pay a special dividend of 30c per share to all ordinary and rebate shares expected to be paid prior to March 31 2017 and will commence the redemption of the remaining approximately $5 million of Supplier Investment Shares outstanding. ¢

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New season’s chores get the chop u by Andy Bryenton

Spring doesn’t mess around. The ticking clock of nature has the power to kick growth into high gear as soon as the seasons turn, putting pruning, mowing and edging back on the calendar after a long winter’s break. Often, that means it’s time to face a rampaging Mother Nature with garden tools and power equipment that are unwilling to ‘wake up’ to the challenge. At this time of year Dargaville’s local small engine specialists — Trevor and his team at Godfrey’s Chainsaws and Mowers — see a lot of ailing engines and battered blades. Many can be resuscitated by the skilled technicians out the back, but for some, the best course of action involves being hung up for good. That’s

when the chance to upgrade and modernise beckons. Trevor has seen plenty of new machines come and go, and his top picks for the lawn this year come from the up and coming Cub Cadet Brand. With the big thumbs up from the local arbiter of lawn care quality, both the LX 42 and RTZ 42 will cut a swathe through even the gnarliest green stuff, combining the horsepower of a Kohler engine under the hood with a smooth, stable ride and a comfortable riding position. The LX is

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a lawn tractor in the traditional mould, with 20hp delivered via hydrostatic drive to the back wheels as well as twin steel blades. The RTZ is a zero turn with a difference — the perfect companion for lawns and yards with tight corners, but armed with a steering wheel rather than the usual ‘tank controls’ common to this breed of machine. And while both Cub Cadets excel at manicuring the foliage, they are far from the final word in mowing available from Godfrey’s this Spring. Those with an even more serious challenge should not hesitate to look at the Masport Crossjet — a slasher mower of formidable power which can

ride right over immature gorse, bamboo and kikuyu grass as if it didn’t exist. There’s also a full complement of Stihl outdoor equipment on display, including their powerful new battery range, versatile combi system and a selection of brushcutters to tame the truly wild undergrowth. ¢

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Prepared for plain sailing this summer u by Andy Bryenton

Daylight saving is here, and the summer weather is peeking through the late spring clouds, hinting at days of fishing and fun to come. By the time Labour Day rolls around, there’s no better place to be than out on the water, getting away from stress and worries and enjoying the best part of boat ownership — those perfect days of seaspray, snapper and stunning scenery. Still, that’s a little way in the future — now is the time to plan for a hassle free season of boating by making sure all the systems which make up your pride and joy are fully functional. From the bow to the stern, this means making a checklist that encompasses power, safety and those little luxuries which makes modern boating so much more relaxing. A great place to begin is by talking to your local boating specialists. A check up with Northland Boating Dargaville means not only a quick turnaround time, but also a nice long lead-in to take care of any big projects you need to sort before summer. After a long hiatus under tarps or in the shed, it’s a certainty that your engine will need to be serviced and checked, and the

Northland Boating team of technicians have every make and model sorted. Their range of communications, safety equipment will ensure peace of mind on the water. They can also arrange such necessities as finance and insurance through the well respected Yamaha corporation, at competitive rates. Of course, there are many locals new to the area or otherwise, who are only just considering the move into nautical recreation. With that in mind, the Northland Boating crew have assembled quite a collection of stock to choose from, and offer advice from experienced boaties to help pick the right boat for your summer excursions. Come and meet the team — including some new faces — and have a chat with them about your plans for the season. ¢

GETTING OUT ON THE WATER THIS SUMMER? Boating and marine engineering Aluminium fabrication and repairs Upgrades to existing boats Boat Trailer welding & repairs

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An icon of the open road u by Andy Bryenton

There are few names in all of the automotive world which conjure up more of an image of freedom and power than Harley Davidson. From daredevils to dirt-track racers, through to cruisers and ‘easy rider’ rebels, the big American V-twin has sounded the snarling song of liberty for over 100 years. It’s no surprise, then, that the installation of a gleaming row of Harley Davidson bikes in the middle of central Dargaville has caused a stir. The steel from Sturgis (Harley Davidson have supported the big rally there for more than 7 decades and have become synonymous with the event) is as you’d expect, a symphony of big displacement, chopped pipes, fat tyres and candy-flake paint. But there’s more to the tableau of horsepower, in what used to be the Munns Flooring Xtra building, than meets the eye. This is the new site of Doug Hays Dargaville Motorcycles and Powersports DOUG HAYS

— a name which owner Doug says will usually be shortened to simply ‘Dargaville Motorcycles’. You’ll find more than just top local and imported custom bikes for sale here — there’s also a full range of clothing, protective gear, memorabilia and more, including whole catalogues worth of parts for upgrading and personalising your machine. The individualist ethos and huge history of the brand means there are no two Harleys the same — this is where all those custom pipes, grips, seats, tanks, handlebars and even bolt heads come from. Doug himself is a lifelong

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fan of speed and power on two wheels, having been involved in everything from cruising the highways to burning up the dragstrip with a monster machine capable of 7-second quarter miles. His affinity for the Harley Davidson brand is borne out by the collection of trophies, badge decals, models and belt buckles which adorn the

walls and cabinets of his store. With the aim of making the world’s most famous motorcycle brand not only more accessible but also more affordable for his customers, Doug’s store also serves another purpose — from the numbers of onlookers regularly checking out his window display, it’s a mini-museum of rolling artwork as well! ¢

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Bringing the best back together u by Andy Bryenton

The Ford Ranger ute has come a long way in the five short years since its inception — from a design on a drawing board to New Zealand’s best selling vehicle. It’s also come a long way in terms of distance, as examples of the rugged 4x4 beast can be found all over the nation. They’re especially common here in the Kaipara, thanks in part to the efforts of Dargaville Ford’s team. That’s why the idea of a reunion for automotive alumni of the dealership seemed such a natural notion and why Ford boss Lindsay West gave the concept an enthusiastic green light back in 2013. Back then the Ranger was only two years old, an up and comer with a lot to prove. Now the popular ute has slotted into market niches as varied as serious flatdecked farming machine and bull-barred off-roader through to comfortable, leather-upholstered cruiser. This year’s gathering of the Ranger faithful, then, is much like a high school reunion — it’s a chance to see just what Ford’s class of ’11 has made of itself. There have been numerous stylistic tweaks and cosmetic changes over the years, but the heart of the Ranger remains the same. It’s that big turbo diesel, coupled with car-like on-road manners, which has made the Ford such a hit. That being said, variation would seem to be the spice of life for Ranger owners, as no two of the utilities ever look exactly the same. From racks of high-powered LED lamps on top to Mickey Thompson tyres and big 24-inch mags on the deck courtesy of Gas and Tyre, there are as many ways to kit out a Ranger as their are drivers.

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This year’s Ranger reunion kicks off on Friday, October 25 at Dargaville Ford, with a BBQ, drinks, new custom parts to view, and of course a chance to mix and mingle with other Ranger owners, comparing notes on what has become an iconic Kiwi ride. Of course, it’s also the perfect place to be if you are considering adding a Ranger to your garage, as there’s no substitute for real driver feedback from a bunch of no-nonsense Kaipara locals! ¢

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WHAT’S ON?

Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information or call 0800 466 793

Dargaville Olly Knox at Aratapu Tavern, 8pm Saturday, October 8. Local bands Breaking Porcelain, The Seams, and Olly Knox at The Boating Club, 7pm Saturday, October 29, $10 entry. Dargaville Library School Holiday Programmes — Due to space issues we have to limit the number of participants in our programmes. Tickets will be issued on a first come first serve basis in the library. Pick up your ticket today if you would like to attend. Will be held Wednesday, September 28 “Photobooth” and October 5 “PJ Party” 10.30–11.30am. Friday Friendzy, October 21 & 28, November 4 2016 5pm–7pm. Methodist Church — Corner Awakino Rd & Normanby St. Children aged 6–12 years. Cost $7 per child per night or $10 Family per night. Contact Margaret Bishop 09 439 5065. Northern Wairoa Country Music Club held 1st Sunday of each month at the Scout Hall Onslow St. 12.30 till 4pm. Enquiries phone Bruce 09 439 5513. Arapohue School Reunion — Celebrating 140 years on Labour Weekend, October 21–23. Visit us on Facebook or email arapohueschoolreunion2016@gmail. com or phone any queries to Raewyn

Robinson 09 439 2512 or Raewyn Clarkin 09 439 4903. Arapohue Bowling Club — Business House Bowls. Teams of 4, with 3 non bowlers limited entry. Every Wednesday evening in November. Phone Sue Rokstad 09 439 0700 or 021 100 7817. Central Day — Northern Wairoa boys and girls agriculture day to be on the November 2 2016 at the Farmlands Park, Dargaville. Contact Megan Browning 09 439 4457. Make a Friend Playgroup. 0–5 years Thursdays 9.30–12pm. Methodist Church Hall, gold coin donation. Phone Ange 09 439 1304. Mental Health & Addiction Consumer Network. Mondays CMA rooms, 43 Tirarau Street, Dargaville. Gold coin lunch and workshop from 10–4pm. Contact Graham Johnson Arataki Ministries. Phone or text 021 717 181 or 09 439 1685. 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. Blokart sailing Regular social sailing at Glinks, Baylys and Ruakaka beaches. Contact Greg Schultz, 09 431 6863 or itzgreg@xtra.co.nz. Dargaville Ukulele Group Newly formed group of a dozen Fun Strummers.

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 Indoor Bowls Club at the Senior Citizen’s Hall Fagan Place

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Markets 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 noon–4pm, 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 0222 0218 or email maungaturotomarkets@gmail.com. Paparoa Farmer’s market every Saturday 9am–noon on the village green Paparoa. Mangawhai Village Market is on every Saturday by the Village Hall, 9am–1pm. Contact Marita for details 021 598 917. 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 09 439 1852. Email info@thelifestyler.co.nz with your event information

GET READY TO RIDE THIS SUMMER! Raising funds for our local school

Wellsford

every Monday 7.15pm ($3 includes refreshments) contact Terry 09 431 3254.

3 Tracks - INCLUDING the stunning scenery of the 35 km loop, 2.7 km fully separate FUN Track & the MIDGETS track for the kids

SUNDAY 23rd OCTOBER 9.00am – 2.30pm Just $30 per adult & $15 for under 16. For more info visit: www.tangiteroriatrailride.co.nz

Tangiteroria School & Dargaville Honda are proud to announce

New members are welcome either expert or beginners. Phone Mick 027 479 2126 or 09 439 7870 for more details. Wednesday Crafts 10am–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 09 439 7799 or Cynthia 09 439 5895 for more details. Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert 1st Thursday of the month, 7–9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. 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 10am–noon. For any enquiries call Anneke 027 334 5515 or Lynley 09 439 8160.

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Advancing with netball

SPORTS RESULTS Indoor Bowls

p This year Otamatea High School netball have been able to celebrate and congratulate team members after many successes. Team four and five of the juniors took out their respective grades, the AIMS team completed their most successful year moving into B Grade and team one won the College Cup. “Students were picked to represent Rodney, the Netball North Invitational squads as well as the Netball NZ ‘Hunt for Height’ programme along with players achieving umpiring theory and badge qualifications. It has been a great year,” said club president Fiona Kemp.

Parish Indoor Bowling Club. Tangiteroria Visit September 19. 1st Henk Haverkamp, Betty Mason & Gwenda MacLean. 2nd Ray Chapman, Bev Fryer & Joy West. 3rd Norm Clark, Jill Player & Carole Riosa. Good Sports John Fickling, Esther Drinnan & Eugene Morgan-Coakle. Ruawai Indoor Bowling Club. Closing Night September 20. 1st John Matich & Shirley Gilmour. 2nd Warren Younger, Ken Bellamy & Suzanne Oud. Good Sports Jim Simpson, Mariane Harvey & Carol Perfect. All members

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next week is the AGM and Prizegiving. Dalmatian Indoor Bowling Club. September 21. 1st Bruce Mawson, Carole Riosa. 2nd Norm Clark, Marianne Harvey. Good Sports Owen Brown, Bev Fryer, Rex Nielsen.

Northern Wairoa Golf Club

Saturday, September 24 M Marinkovich 62 Nett, N Smith 67, T Kena 68, D suckling 68, C Price 68. Two’s D Suckling. Sunday, September 25 Best Gross T Duncan 71. T Duncan 45 Stbfd, D O’Flaherty 42, H Davis 42, G Kay 40.

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Kaipara Service Directory Join us at 60s Up Movement of NZ Contacts: Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560 Nicky Poyner 09 439 5595

Be entertained, meet new friends, enjoy an afternoon tea and friendly conversation. We meet at the Dargaville Rugby Club the first Tuesday of every month. Entrance $6 per meeting and this includes afternoon tea.

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• Auto Glass for ALL Insurance Companies • Supply & Cutting of Glass • Garador: Your Garage Door Specialists

37 BEACH ROAD, DARGAVILLE • PO BOX 264, DARGAVILLE

Phone: 09 439 8210

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C&C Contract Electrical DARGAVILLE Craig Burrell • Registered Electrician

Phone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

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

MAKE YOUR BOOKING TODAY! Come in and talk with our experienced stylists so we can customise and create your new look.

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Licenced Auctioneers Always looking for Quality goods for our Saturday Auctions We can Sell on your Behalf or Buy Complete Household Estate Clearance All Things Considered You can check us out on the following... Phone: 09 438 8000 Website: www.bennysauctions.co.nz

Hart Funerals Bruce Young & Jessica Pople cnr victoria & gladstone street dargaville Po BoX 306 Phone 09 439 8048

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Kaipara Service Directory

PEST CONTROL Are seasonal pests bothering you? We offer a range of services to help you rid your home of unwanted creepy crawlies

FENCING SPECIALISTS Servicing Dargaville to Mangawhai

www.kaiparacleaningco.co.nz

Factory Outlet Store OPEN FROM: 8AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri Address: 1969 Main Road, Kaiwaka 0800 524 9252

Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto

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

Tim & Sharlene Lord

Phone 021 114 6729

Kaipara Flooring Co.

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

MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the Calltank Chris Hickey on 027in561 septic cleaning specialists your1719 district.

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4T-DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning KAIPARA – WHANGAREI – RODNEY Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 Email: mprabrownecontractors@gmail.com

• Suppliers of Waikato milking systems • Expert advice and service on Effluent systems • Pumps • Milking Machinery • Trenching • Water Filtration • Effluent Systems 120 Lower Dent St Whangarei • Ph 09 438 3844 106 Jervois St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 4005 www.northlandfarm.co.nz

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For all your glass and glazing needs. • Competitive rates • Mobile EFTPOS • Free mileage Dargaville to Ruawai

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Tu Christey Massage Therapist

Acupuncturist, Monday’s 9am- 5pm

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

CLASSIFIEDS

Osteopath, Tues-Weds 8.30am- 5pm Thurs 12pm – 5pm 42 Normanby Street, Dargaville (Old post office building)

09 438 3144 www.wtp.co.nz

Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

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

Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

and other leading companies

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS WRIGHT DESIGN

QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345

50 years experience All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0 360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573 mobile 021 276 7389 email brianwright@clear.net.nz

Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 4 October 2016 edition is Monday 3 October 2016

For Sale

To Rent

Nurseries & Plants

12V TWIN Air Horns. Special price of $34.99. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219.

HONDA ACCORD, 1997, REGO & WOF, Auto, 178,000ks, good condition, 1 lady owner $3,000. Phone 09 439 0125.

DODGY TENANTS been up to no good? What’s really been happening in your rental. Meth contamination testing. Reasonable rates. Reliable results. Certified tester. Email phil@apservices.co.nz. Phone 020 4117 9255 or 09 439 0045.

BE QUICK planting time is nearly over. Babylon Coast Gardens is a wholesale nursery specialising in native and coastal hardy plants. We currently have revegetation, effluent field and hedging plants priced to clear. The Nursery is situated at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville and is open on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm or at other times by appointment. Delivery service available. Ph 09 439 4223 or email info@ babyloncoastgardens.co.nz

BABY CLOTHES, Dolls cot, Cradle, Dolls, Teddies, Rocking bike etc etc. Phone 09 439 5209. BLUMURDA TRUCK wash, ideal for motorhomes. Spray on, rise off. 2.5 litres - Now only $19.99 save $9.00. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219. BUYING A family home? Is it safe for your children to live in? FInd out what’s really been happening before you buy your new home. Meth Contamination testing. Reasonable rates. Reliable results. Certified tester. Email phil@apservices.co.nz Phone 020 4117 9255 or 09 439 0045. CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764. DISC BRAKE Pads. For car and light commercial vehicles. Large selection in stock. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219.

STRAWBERRY SHEILAS back at Riverside Market on Thursday 29th September. Bringing the usual sprayfree fruit along with some favourite pickles. Phone 09 438 7868 evenings.

Wanted

Entertainment

DOG KENNEL and run for medium to large dog. Phone 09 439 5429 or 021 049 3615.

MAGIC SHOW and balloon animals. Contact Colin Schwamm. Phone 09 439 8596.

kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

STRAWBERRY PLANTS, Camarosa variety now $1 each. Vege & Flower seedlings, potted colour & Fruit trees. The Ruawai Corner Place Garden Centre. Now Open 7 Days till Xmas, 9am – 5pm. Eftpos available, ph 09 439 2115.

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER September 27 - 2016

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Phone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 4 October 2016 edition is Monday 3 October 2016

Garage Sale

Property Maintenance

SATURDAY 1 October 7am, first brick house on left on hospital drive. All sorts, come and see.

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.

Monthly Market 1st October, Community Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville.

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.

Opposite the town hall 8am to noon.

FOR ALL lawnmowing any size, property maintenance & repairs, exterior/interior painting, waterblasting, welding, cowshed repairs & licensed security guard work. References available, free quotes. Call 027 439 7990 or 09 439 7990 A/H.

Something for everyone.

Tree Services TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Ph Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.

Security UNITED SECURITY Northland. For quality alarms/ cameras installed, repaired & upgraded. Local monitoring & messaging service. 100% Northland owner business since 1979. 0800 222 464. sales@unitedsecurity.co.nz

Situations Vacant BAR AND Kitchen staff required part-time. Must be honest and reliable. Immediate start. Dargaville Club contact Brian 027 589 9461.

LAWN MOWING available. Good rates. Phone 021 204 2619. 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. 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.

Dargaville Bobcat Services Any job big or small. We do them ALL

SECRETARY WANTED for Dargaville Gardens Trust. Monthly meetings, voluntary position. For details phone Carolyn 09 439 8528. WANTED THAI chef for Pad Thai Dargaville with at least 4yrs experience. Must have NZ work visa or NZ residency. Contact 09 439 1315.

Work Wanted CARPET LAYER complete installation of new and used carpet/repairs/restretching/quality service. Phone Ian 027 499 6413. COLOURPLUS PAINTING Services John Buck, Professional Tradesman. Quality work at reasonable prices. Airless spraying, painting/paper hanging, commercial & domestic. Phone 021 433 210 or bucksnz@gmail.com. COMPUTER TRAINER, problem solver, troubleshooter. All devices, home and business. Dave 022 624 3696 or txt for a callback. FOR ALL lawnmowing any size, property maintenance & repairs, exterior/interior painting, waterblasting, welding, cowshed repairs & licensed security guard work. References available, free quotes. Call 027 439 7990 or 09 439 7990 A/H. HOME HANDYMAN, repairs, maintenance, property care. Phone Dave 022 624 3696 or text for a call back. HOME HELP and personal care available. New clients wanted by professional caregiver. Reasonable rates. Please phone 021 104 0970. SANDY PAWZ dog grooming – wash/blow, dry/clip & nails. For all your pet grooming services call Lacey 021 248 1555.

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

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Public Notices Northern Wairoa Community Radio Trust

AGM for Big River FM Monday 10th October 2016 at 6.30pm Dargaville Lions Hall, Hokianga Road All welcome

Memoriam

NORTHERN

WAIROA Family Budget Service (Inc)

FREE & Confidential Budgeting Service. Advice & complete money management if required. Call in for a friendly chat or give us a call. 5 Portland Street Dargaville

09 439 8592

Looking to a brighter future

CONTRACTORS: HAY, MAIZE & SILAGE GEAR

AUCTION

On-site at Borck Contracting State Highway 1, Kaiwaka 18 October, 12.30 start

QUALITY GEAR INCLUDING: • 2003 Class Jaguar 870 Harvester • 2013 Krone Big Pack Square Baler • 2014 Duncan Renovator AS300 • 2012 Easycut Krone 3.2 Mower • Goweil G 4020 Q Profi Bale Wrapper • 2015 Kverneland 6 Row Optima Maize Planter

ALL MUST SELL!

• Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning • Tip Truck Available • Trencher

Phone or Txt Paul

027 271 2022 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. 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. 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.

Public Notices 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. FOLK MAY be treating you rough and the world at large as well, but Jesus really really cares for you. REMINDER NORTHLAND Short Film Competition – Entries Close 30 September 2016. Email: jacobap@xtra.co.nz

09 439 1505 027 614 6309

Passed away 28.9.07 Forever in our hearts Sadly missed and remembered always by Vanessa & Alyssa, Millie and family.

White, Mabel Margaret

Passed 1 year ago on the 23 September 2015 Mum, the reality is that we will grieve forever. We will not ‘get over’ the loss of you but will learn to live with it. We will heal and rebuild ourselves around losing you. We will be whole again but will never be the same. You will always be by our side. Miss you mum. More than the spoken word can tell. Jane, Ian, Dylan, Nardia & Ben.

Viewing from 10am, FREE lunch from 11am

View at farmshop.co.nz or phone 0800 22 09

• Stump & Tree Removal • Driveway Prep & Regrading • Post Hole Borer

Ledingham, Jon

Bereavement Support Group Monday 3rd October 2016 In the Nurses Lounge at Community Health Dargaville Hospital – 10.00am - 12.00pm “CREATIVE WRITING” How to express ourselves in a different way

New Participants Welcome

This is an informal group that shares experiences and supports each other.

Enquiries to Pamela: 09 439 3330 ext 6716

Death Notice

Downey Ann Cecile Passed away peacefully in Tauranga on 25th September

Loved cousin of Judy Edmonds and Bobbi Young, aunty of Robert & Greg Edmonds. Till we meet again.

CARTER. Kenneth James (Ken) Born April 29, 1947. Passed away on September 22, 2016.

Passed away peacefully aged 69 years. Husband of Eleanor. Father to Simon and Nathan, Grandad to Jaimee, Holly and Dylan (UK). Brother of Christine, Colin Trickett (UK). Uncle to Matthew, Rebecca and families (UK). Uncle, Brother-in-law to Cynthia, Peter, Geneveive, Wayne, Angela and families (NZ). Beloved family member of Jan and Alex (Australia). Service will be held at Holy Trinity, 58 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville on Thursday 29th September at 11am. Contact phone 439-0402.

ARAPOHUE SCHOOL 140 YEAR REUNION

Ken accredited his quality of life to his loving father, family, friends, prayers and the wonderful care and expertise of the many health professionals.

Labour Weekend: 21 to 23 October 2016 Register Now before 30 September Registrations to arapohueschoolreunion2016@gmail.com Phone Raewyn Robinson 09 439 2512 or Raewyn Clarkin 09 439 4903 facebook.com/arapohueschool for online registration Registration forms available at The Shoe Box Victoria Street, Dargaville.

Public Notices

100 IT’S NOT A TARGET Public Notices

Paparoa Farmers’ Market

Every Saturday 9am till noon

PUBLIC NOTICE

Paparoa Village Green

Hospice Kaipara Inc provides a very important service to residents of the Kaipara. In turn, the Kaipara community provides excellent support toward the achievement of HKI goals and objectives.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

WAYNE & ANNETTE Ph 09

439 2020

We have a fantastic group of talented volunteers supporting our ‘Pennies from Heaven’ shop and working with our patients. However, more volunteer support is always welcomed and appreciated. At HKI Board level we have a smaller group of dedicated volunteers representing several professions and with wide expertise and experience.

Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

Perhaps you might consider contributing your skills and experience to assist in a governance role?

TOKATOKA

If you feel able to contribute and wish to find out more, please contact Dale Schick (09) 439 7224.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Local produce - veggies, honey, eggs, fish, plants, soap, bread, coffee, crafts and gifts. Come and enjoy the market atmosphere and the buskers.

ALWAYS DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS

The Trounson Kauri Park Loop Track and Trounson Kauri Park Campground will be temporarily closed from 3 October 2016 – 11 November 2016 with the exception of the Trounson Kauri Park Campground which will be open during Labour Weekend. This is necessary to perform track upgrades as part of the Kauri Dieback Recreation Project. No access to the Trounson Kauri Park Loop Track and Campground is permitted during this time (with the exception of the Campground during Labour Weekend) and trespassers may be prosecuted. Updates on closure information and re-opening information will be available on www.doc.govt.nz Enquiries to DOC Kauri Coast (09) 439-3450 Sue Reed Thomas Director, Operations Direction, Northern North Island

September 27 - 2016 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

55 Maropiu Road, Mamaranui

$1,095,000

Great Price Versatile block lends itself to many applications, fattening stock, dairy or kumara growing. 5 hectares in pine trees. Large 331m2 4 double bedroom house, office and family room. Huge lounge with farm size fireplace, dining area and kitchen with 4 seat breakfast bar. Master, office and family bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, 3 double bedrooms and family room. Internal entry 2 car garage with toilet and shower through the door from garage to spa and barbecue area. Decking off dining area and lounge, great country view with 2 bay utility shed with workshop either side, chicken run, shearing shed and calf rearing shed. Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575

Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

DargavilleFord’s

TOP VEHICLES THIS WEEK Visit our dealership for even more quality new & used cars & light commercials

FORD FALCON BF2 XR6 2007

Very tidy for year and km’s • 136, 657km • 3984cc Petrol engine • 6 Speed Auto

$9,990

NEW FORD MONDEO TREND 5DR DIESEL • 50km • 1997cc Diesel engine • 6 Spd Auto Was $50,790

Now $43,217

FORD FOCUS ZETEC 2003

FORD RANGER XLT DC W/S

Now $58,517

$8,990

$73,769

FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM SWB GLAZED 2016 x2 side doors, great for courier, delivery or post. • 50km • 2198cc Diesel engine • 6 Spd Manual

2012 FORD RANGER TD XLT DC W/SA

FORD TERRITORY TITANIUM 2012

$36,990

$35,490

NEW FORD TERRITORY TS DIESEL DEMONSTRATOR DISCOUNT • 50km • 2720cc Diesel engine • 6 Spd Auto Was $64,990

was $50,695

$44,960

FORD RANGER TD XLT DC W/S A 2014

Excellent local owner & service history • 69,100km • 1988cc Petrol engine • Auto

Bought and serviced from new at Dargaville Ford. • 115,876km • 3199cc • 6 Spd Auto

Plus many more now available • See our full range online!

• 83,727km • 3199cc Diesel engine • 6 Speed Auto

$38,990

54 Normanby Street, DARGAVILLE P 09 439 7315 F 09 439 5961 dargavilleford.co.nz www.facebook.com/dargavilleford

DargavilleFord.co.nz Go Further

Lindsay A/H 09 439 7152 or 027 499 1516 Anthony A/H 09 432 8968 or 027 439 7015 Brenden Nathan A/H 09 439 6840 or 021 331 799

Westcoast edition demo • 3,000km • 3198cc Diesel engine • 6 Spd Auto

Bought & serviced from new, fully history • 106,100km • 2720cc Diesel engine • 6 Spd Auto