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Sharing the spaceUtilising shared public spaces are at the centre of a ‘placemaking concept plan’ …

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p The Silverfern Farms Football Festival saw a boost in numbers this year with children from six local primary schools taking part — up from four schools last year. The event was organised in conjunction with Sport Northland and the Northern Football Federation. Sport Northland community advisor, Joey Yovich, says the event is all about having fun and trying out the sport. “The numbers of schools involved has grown since last year which has been really great to see,” he says.

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Green light for Matakohe bridgesu by Ayla Miller

After years of campaigning by road users and residents, two one-lane bridges on State Highway 12 near Matakohe will be replaced with two-lane crossings along with a realignment of State Highway 12.

Ge-tech work is underway to determine a final road design following consultation with iwi and local landowners, with work expected to begin late next year or early in 2018.

The stretch of State Highway 12 through Matakohe will be straightened to create a safer and more direct connection after the New Zealand Transport Association agreed it was a

safety risk for all road users as well as causing delays for commercial freight vehicles travelling to and from the west coast.

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Racing on the river

Discovering water safety

Meeting Allis

p The Northern Wairoa Boating Club’s annual raft and kayak race saw a small but cheerful group of crafty rafter’s test their endurance on the river with six woman team ‘Pretty Tough’ coming in first, closely followed by ‘Kaihu Krocodiles’. The winners were awarded the prestigious Edgar Bradley Memorial Trophy and $200 to split between them. Competitors had to paddle their way from the old boat shed slipway on the Kaihu River, around the bridge that crosses the Northern Wairoa to the finish at the boating club slipway.

p Pouto School students, Saphire Gavin-Gray and William Job, visited Kai iwi lakes with their school as part of their water safety programme. George Williams, Amanda Rogers and Serena Carran, members of the Hikuwai o Kaipara Waka Ama Club introduced them to paddling in a canoe. The children were also introduced to sailing from a Yachting New Zealand instructor. Principal Margie Ormsby says they had the opportunity to experience something which they may like to pursue later in life, such as waka ama or sailing. “We are really appreciative of the girls taking time out of their day to day jobs to support the children learning water safety.”

p Children’s author Sophie Siers will be at Harding Park for the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club ‘Crank Up Day’ on April 16 celebrating the launch of her book ‘Allis the little tractor.’ “It’s a story for everyone,’ says Sophie, “from the very young to the very old — we all love a story about friendship and making dreams come true.” Visitors will be able to see Allis in the flesh as the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club have their very own Allis Chalmers tractor on display. $5 from each book purchased will go to Save the Children.

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“To do this we need to realign a section of the highway to remove tight corners and create safer and easier access to the Kauri Museum,” says Sarah Azam, NZTA Auckland and Northland media manager.

“There are about a dozen sites for the geo-tech work. There will be minimal impact on the affected properties and we have permission from all affected property owners.

“Indicative plans will be shared with the local communities later this year for their feedback.

Detailed designs will then be made and construction is planned to get underway late next year or early 2018.”

Sue Reyland, Matakohe resident, has been campaigning for a total road alignment for four years since her and her daughter were involved in a head on collision on the Anderson’s bridge in 2012.

She says she is delighted with the announcement and has heard about many incidents on the bridges. “My campaign all along has been about safety. Ten people have been killed on those bridges.”

She will be organising a community meeting in the near future and says the

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p Sue Reyland, Matakohe resident and road alignment campaigner, and Pete her husband

Green light for Matakohe bridges

campaign experience has been a ‘huge process’. “I would like to thank Kaipara residents for their support,” she says.

Community consultation will occur over May–June and will include consideration of what residents would like to see happen with the current road after the realignment, where the local roads will access the state highway, what the new intersections look like and how the environment will be enhanced, including stormwater treatment and landscaping. ¢

Lakes consultation hearingsA significant number of submissions opposed the proposed ban on powerboats amongst the 1,024 received by the Kaipara District Council during the consultation on the Kai Iwi Lakes — Taharoa Domain — Draft Reserve Management Plan.

Friends of Kai Iwi Lakes spokesperson Rob Stevenson, says he is pleased with the quantity of submissions.

“It shows the work we have done has really got under the public’s skin and created a lot of interest. The team has done a fantastic job and we would like to thank all the submitters for engaging in the process.”

A summary collated by the KDC outlines the main reasons given for opposing the ban on powerboating including memories, family connections, and associated boating activities.

The summary states: ‘The lakes are a nationally renowned water skiing site, playing host to national competitions and being home to the Kai Iwi Lakes Water Ski Club; The Lakes’ sheltered waters are an ideal environment for teaching children to water ski, fostering the next generation into this sport and there are few other places where these water sports can be enjoyed in Northland.’ There was an expectation that there

would be a reduction in the use of the lakes if powerboating was to cease and concerns over the effect this would have on local economy.

Those in favour of the ban stated environmental concerns as their reason for supporting the ban.

Banning trout releasing was another common issue with a review generally supported to determine if there is a negative effect on native species.

Hearings are set for Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13, from 8.30am –8.00pm at the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall in Dargaville. ¢

p Submissions received by the Kaipara District Council show that a significant number of people oppose the banning of power boats on the lakes


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Hungry households on the riseu by Rose Stirling

The Dargaville Combined Churches Food Bank is appealing for donations after a recent spike in demand for their services.

Food Bank coordinator, Millie, says they need donations of both food and cash. “In the last 12 months we’ve seen a big increase. We used to get requests for approximately 30 food parcels per month and now we are getting requests for around 40.” Bank volunteers use only their first names to prevent unsolicited calls.

Northern Wairoa Budgeting services and food bank volunteer, Ivy, says an increase in rental prices in the district as well as well as unusual weather patterns affecting seasonal workers in the last year were the driving force behind the increase.

“A lot of our clients are short-term seasonal workers and this season has been particularly erratic because of the weather. As as a result they’ve been out of work and unable to receive welfare, so these people need food parcels to help tide them over.”

Ivy also believes that high rental prices have placed further pressure on families bottom lines.

“Currently there are not many low value rental properties around.” Furthermore she says that older single people who find themselves out of work struggle on the single person’s benefit.

”The single benefit barely covers their rent and doesn’t provide any extras for the likes of food — these

people are by the far the hardest hit.”The bank currently needs donations of necessity items such as rice, flour, sugar, pasta and tinned goods as well as perishable goods.

To donate, non-perishable items can be dropped off in the Food Rescue Box at the Countdown supermarket. Perishable items such as meat or cash donations can be dropped off at the Citizens Advice Bureau, Monday to Friday, 10am–1pm.

Anyone in need of a food parcel can apply through Work and Income, The Northern Wairoa Budgeting Services, Kaipara Budgeting or Te Ha. ¢

p Hard times: Dargaville Combined Churches Food Bank coordinator, Millie, holds an empty box she hopes to fill with food

Park shuts for improvementsu by Rose Stirling

Selwyn Park has been temporarily closed while council completes drainage work

Kaipara District Council Parks and Community manager, Sue Hodge, says the park is being closed until the end of the month for safety reasons and to allow heavy machinery to do their work efficiently. As a result of the drainage problems at the park the council has

decided to undertake work there. Park users should be happy to know that the work will mean they can access the park no matter the weather. “The central field will be able to be used all year round and massive damage like that experienced in 2014 by the circus won’t occur in wet weather events. The area is prone to water saturation and takes several days of sunny weather to dry out,” says Hodge.

Drainage work is expected to be finished by the end of April. The skatepark and the children’s playground will however continue to remain open ¢

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Art creates enthusiasmu by Ann Morgan

The Mangawhai Art Trail saw many art enthusiasts visit town appreciating the 52 artists’ works on display at the 20 different venues.

“This year Brenda Adams helped me organise the event. The art trail has been going for nearly 10 years now and this year went fabulously well and the feedback was incredible,” said organiser Jeanette Vickers.

“What was very noticeable was that the people who came through were very positive and interactive. They were engaging with others on the trail and it was a very relaxed weekend. They enjoyed the choice of different mediums and how active the group is in the community.”

Jeanette says since it first started there are lots more people participating.

“The late Joy Agar organised the first art trail with about five artists. It was created around the Walking Weekend for something of interest for partners of walkers to do whilst they were walking.

“Joy has left a real legacy for our town. Her vision also started the art group and her major motto was ‘you have to have fun’. Since the beginning of the group and the art trail we have seen things go from strength to strength.

“The feedback we received says it all. People were very excited. They talked about the range and quality

of art we are producing. This year we had glass, wood turning, mixed media, jewellery, exotic shawls, ceramics, sculptures, paintings and more. The photography has really taken off too. The variety was extremely appreciated.

“We are looking forward to the next Art Trail which will be in October and envisage it being just as good if not better.” ¢

p Jen Colgate with a variety of artwork on display

Sharing the spaceu by Ayla Miller

Utilising shared public spaces are at the centre of a ‘placemaking concept plan’ released by the Kaipara District Council, and council staff are putting this into action with a story reading session at the band rotunda in Dargaville this Thursday.

Placemaking is a term used for the hands-on approach used to improve public spaces in a community and strengthening the connection between people and the places they share.

Community facilitator Darlene Lang Gent, and community planner Annie Van der Plas, have organised for a story reading session at the band rotunda, to help people to recognise venues and public spaces which they can utilise for public events.

“It’s about making where you are a place you want to be. We have invited kindys, new entrants and kohanga to the event so we are hoping there will be a big crowd,” says Darlene.

The key concept is to promote people’s health, happiness, and wellbeing and Darlene is hoping other people will take up the initiative in the future and use the highlighted shared spaces.

“People have indicated they want to reconnect with the river and public spaces and the band rotunda is a great place for this,” says Annie.

This idea is a result of feedback gathered from the community during a community planning week held last year and the results of this are outlined in a Dargaville Placemaking Vision Guide which has been distributed to various community groups.

Darlene will be at the Dargaville Library on April 15, 21 and 29 to receive feedback on this plan.

The band rotunda area will be transformed into an activity zone from 10 am until 4pm on April 14 with games for the children. Story reading will be between 12–1pm. ¢

p Annie Van der Plas — Kaipara District Council community planner, and Darlene Lang Gent — community facilitator, want to encourage residents to utilise public spaces


Organisation Amount Service to be provided CommentsNorth Kaipara Maori Wardens Association

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for a three year period

To visit the Dargaville Library three times a day, and to also be on call if required, to support a safe and secure environment at the library for all users.

This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, as it supports the operation of the library service in Dargaville by helping to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.

North Kaipara Maori Wardens Association

$3,000 per annum


To lock and secure the Taha Awa Gardens in Dargaville every day of the year; visit the Taha Awa Gardens at their discretion throughout the day; and also be on call if required to support a safe and secure environment at the Taha Awa Gardens.

This contract will be a continuation of the service that they currently supply. It is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, as it supports the operation of a park/reserve.

Environmental Education Sustainability Trust

$1,465.33 per annum


To administer Paper4Trees waste minimisation and recycling project at 22 Kaipara Schools. Project rewards schools for recycling by giving them native trees to plant. The programme provides recycling bins for the schools to collect materials to be recycled, but it is up to the school to arrange for the recycling of what is collected.

This service could be considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government as it supports recycling.

Progressive Paparoa and Paparoa Lions Club

$1,650.00 per annum


• To maintain the walkway to the Paparoa Pa site. $1,650.00 per annum is sought from Council, with $2,112 per annum to be provided by Progressive Paparoa and Paparoa Lions to make up the total maintenance budget of $3,762.50 per annum:

• Track maintenance - $200.00 per month/$2,400.00 per annum for weeding, clearing and maintaining walking track;

• Mowing entrance track from Village Green to track start as necessary – 15 times per annum at $57.50 per mow (total $862.00 per annum); and

• Weed spraying as required - $500.00 per annum

This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, as it supports the operation of a reserve and recreation area.

Mangawhai Museum and Historical Society

$82,111.80

per annum


• To operate the Mangawhai Museum which collects, cares for, restores and displays items and stories specific to the Mangawhai area.

The application seeks assistance with administration costs:

• Power - $12,000.00;

• Phone and Internet $1,800.00;

• Insurance - $10,311.80;

• Manager’s Salary - $58,000.00

Total - $82,111.80 per annum

This service is considered to be consistent with the purpose of Local Government, and the Mangawhai Museum is a community asset. Museums also support economic development, and nurture a sense of place in communities, so contribute directly to community outcomes ‘easy to do business’ and ‘easy to join in.’

The amount of funding sought exceeds the total available in Council’s Grants Budget. If supported, funding would need to be obtained from outside the grant budget.

The following applications for Capital Grants and Contract for Services have been received by the Council. In accordance with the Council’s Community Assistance Policy these applications are now being advertised for community feedback which will be used to help inform the Council of community thoughts and preferences about funds granted to community groups. When providing feedback it is helpful if you include the reason why you think an activity or activities should be supported or not.

Feedback is required to be with the Council by the close of 22 April 2016. Email us at [email protected] or write to: Contracts for Service, Kaipara District Council Private Bag 1001 Dargaville, 0340 or phone 0800 727 059.

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Organisation Amount applied for What is being applied for CommentsMaungaturoto Recreational Society

$10,000.00 Funding to assist in constructing a multi‑purpose activity park, which caters to bike riders, skateboarders and scooter riders.

This project is to develop a new Activity Park in Maungaturoto. Reserves and recreational facilities are consistent with the purpose of local government.

Avoca Tangowahine Public Hall $4,000.00 Funding to purchase a new water tank and thus secure a better water supply.

Halls are consistent with the purpose of local government.

This hall does not receive help with its insurance as previously Council‑owned halls currently do, so it is largely self‑sufficient.

Taipuha Hall Society $5,980.00 To make essential repairs to the hall roof.

Making the building water tight is high priority maintenance.

The roof repairs will maintain the integrity of the hall structure and ensure water tightness so the hall can be continued to be utilised by this community. Halls are consistent with the purpose of local government.

This hall does not receive help with its insurance as previously Council‑owned halls currently do, so it is largely self‑sufficient.

Paparoa War Memorial Hall Society

$10,000.00 ‑ $20,000.00 To complete the repair and resealing of the hall carpark. (420 square metres were resealed in 2015, but there are 1,215 square metres left to do).

Transfield has quoted $51,879.00 to complete this work and it is hoped to undertake this in late 2016 if funding is secured (other funding external funding has been applied for).

Halls are consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

The Council resolved to contribute $10,000.00 towards the upgrade of the Hall carpark in July 2014, and this was paid in 2015 to assist with the upgrade.

Dargaville Bowling Club $9,175.00 To purchase a specialist bowling‑green mower to use to maintain the bowling green.

Recreation facilities are consistent with the purpose of Local Government.

Volunteers are involved in the operation of the Bowling Club.

Community Connexions Arty Farties

$5,345.00 To purchase a lawnmower and weed‑eater ‑ $4,845.00, and partial funding towards a composting toilet of $600.00 (the rest of the funding for the toilet has been secured).

Could possibly be considered a recreational facility and a form of community infrastructure (Arty Farties offers community gardens and a community space, facilities workshops for the community, operates a food bank) so could be considered consistent with the purpose of local government, though it is a grey area.

Arty Farties is operated by volunteers.

Kelly’s Bay Improvement Society

$7,000.00 To extend the Kelly’s Bay gabion wall by 70 metres Volunteers will assist in the construction of the wall.

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Movie boosts fishing contestA record 115 contestants in a Kaipara fishing contest became film stars for a day, when a feature movie got underway last Saturday with filming continuing over the next week.

The Pahi Fishing and Boating Club competition formed the backdrop, and supplied acting extras for a full day of shooting for The Catch, an independent production directed by Simon Mark-Brown of Republic Films in Auckland.

The event attracted several hundred sightseers after the company spread the word that crowd scenes were required.

“It went really well,” said Mark-Brown. The local people were

wonderful, some great character faces and we got through a heavy schedule of shooting, much of it on the water with a camera barge and local boats.”

Filming will continue at Pahi and surrounding district until next weekend.

“The Catch is about a local community and it’s fishing contest — with divisions over the legality of the fish caught. It will be released later this year and I expect to have the inaugural screening here where it was shot.” ¢

p Simon Mark-Brown — Film director

Kaipara kids are Weet Bix kidsu by Rose Stirling

Kids from around the region swam, cycled then ran their way to a medal in the first Weet Bix Kids Tryathlon to be held in Northland.

Around 100 Kaipara kids braved the wind and rain to take part in the event which saw hundreds converge at the Waitangi grounds in the Bay of Islands at the weekend.

David Marshall, supply chain manager at Sanitarium said the interest in the event “blew him away.”

“We knew there was an appetite for the event as we had a lot enquiries from Northlanders. When we compare this to other first time events where the average start out number of participants is 500–600, to have the Northland event sell out with 1,200 registering is staggering,” Mr Marshall said.

Dargaville parent Belinda Gummer’s two children Xavier and Daria Dixon took part in the event.

“It was an awesome atmosphere and the grins on the kids’ faces as they crossed the finish line just said it all, even though it was cold and nasty weather they were just all so into it.”

Belinda hopes the event will be back again next year.

“At the end of the day my son came up to me and said, ‘that was so awesome, I want to do this again’.”

Organisers say they will be back. “Yes in 2017, we will back and looking to expand,” said Mr Marshall. ¢

p A good contingent of Dargaville Primary School kids took part in this year’s first Weet Bix Kids Tryathlon to be held in Northland


Council Meetings April 2016The following meetings have been set down for the month of April and are open to the public.

Meeting times and dates may differ from those previously advertised. For confirmation or further information on a particular meeting contact the Customer Services Team on 09 439 3123 or 0800 727 059.

10am Monday 18 April 2016

Sport Rural Travel Fund, Committee Room, Town Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville

8.30 am Thursday 21 April 2016

Mangawhai Endowment Land Account Committee, Mangawhai Domain Hall, Mangawhai

10.30 am Thursday 21 April 2016

Audit & Risk Committee, Meeting Room, Council offices, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

10.00 am Tuesday 26 April 2016

Ordinary Council Meeting, Meeting Room, Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road Dargaville

0800 727 059 [email protected]


Road Works April 2016PUBLIC 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 program below for location of spraying which is subject to weather conditions.

Area specific works planned during April include:• Minor bridge repairs throughout the District

• Wet, Roll and Grade (WRG) round in both Northern and Southern Areas on high priority roads (ongoing)

• Unsealed road strengthening – Tana Road

• Maintenance grading throughout the district when conditions are suitable

• Unsealed potholing throughout the district (ongoing)

• Mechanised tree pruning throughout the northern half of the district

• Targeted noxious weed spraying – Cove Road, Oneriri Road and Paparoa Oakleigh Road

We may experience some delays with work programmed during the month of April if weather restricts plant movements

Please feel free to contact the Council’s Customer Service Representatives on 0800 727 059 for more information.

Dargaville Library April School Holiday ProgrammeWednesday 20th April: 10.30am - 11.30am @ the Dargaville Library

TRASH TO TREASURE. Learn about recycling, Hear a litterbug story and make a recycled craft.

Wednesday 27th April: 10.30am - 11.30am @ the Dargaville Library

KAIPARA COMMERCIAL FISHING. A visit from a fisherman, see what’s in his boat, hear a salty story and make a fishy craft.

Dargaville Library: 71 Normanby Street, Dargaville, (09) 439 3150.

COUNCIL FEES AND CHARGESKaipara District Council is setting its fees and charges for 2016/17. Some are proposed to reduce, others to increase. We would like to hear from you about the changes.

You can find out all the details on our website – www.kaipara.govt.nz – or you can get hard copies of the fees and charges document and submission forms at our offices:

Phone us at 0800 727 059

Or call in to 42 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville orUnit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.

Please send your submissions to:

“Fees and charges”Kaipara District CouncilPrivate Bag 1001, Dargaville, 0340

or by email at [email protected], or go online to www.kaipara.govt.nz.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 22 APRIL 2016.

Diary NoteWant to talk about how we can help make it even easier to live in Kaipara? Then let’s connect. We’re having round table sessions around the district to talk about what’s planned for the coming year, so please mark the dates in your diary now:

Mangawhai Domain – 2pm 8 May

Maungatoroto Centennial Hall – 6pm 2 May

Kaiwaka Sports Facility – 6pm 9 May

Paparoa War Memorial Hall – 6pm 10 May

Dargaville Wairoa War Memorial Hall – 6pm 3 May

If you’re interested in how your community is developing, what’s happening locally and district-wide, then these sessions are for you. Please come along – all are welcome.

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Club celebrates 35 yearsu by Ayla Miller

Those with a fondness for flying will have the chance to stretch their wings at the Dargaville Aerodrome during their Open House and Fly-in on April 16 to celebrate the club’s 35th anniversary.

This year marks 35 years since the official opening of the current aerodrome on Hoanga Road.

The airfield, which replaced the Awakino Road airstrip — now the site of the Dargaville Hospital — opened on April 18, 1981 by members of the Northern Wairoa Aero Club, which is now the Dargaville Aero Club.

“We will be engaging the local community to show off what the club has to offer, as well as promote Dargaville to flyers from other parts of the country,” says flight instructor John Wegg.

For club member Bill Rea learning to fly has always been on his bucket list and he recently has gone solo.

“You get a great sense of freedom and accomplishment,” he says. “Anyone can do it as long as they pass a medical.”

Dargaville Aerodrome is one of the few places that people can learn to fly a microlight with the added bonus of free flight instruction, thanks to volunteers like veteran chief flight instructor, Murray Foster, who has held his licence for 48 years.

“We want to foster an interest in aviation and to make it as affordable

as we can. The club is run by volunteers who do it because they enjoy it,” says John.

The Open House and Fly-in day will include introductory flights, helicopter rides, and ground displays where the public can get up close with a variety of the club’s aircraft and privately owned aircraft, as well as the club’s newest addition — a MTOsport auto gyrocopter.

“We are the friendliest aerodrome in New Zealand,” says John. “Everyone is welcome.”

There will be lunch available as well as a sausage sizzle and refreshments from 11am until 3pm. ¢

p John Wegg, Dargaville aerodrome flight instructor, wants to foster an interest for flying at the Open House and Fly-in day

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p Thomas McMillan, Taerhys Wiripi and Thomas Cole used their mouths to hold a paintbrush to paint each others faces in a lesson on gaining knowledge and empathy for those with disabilities. Kea Scouts meet weekly at the Scout Hall and engage in both active and quiet games, stories and creative crafts, play acting and singing. Scouts will be hosting a dinner and movie night this Saturday 5pm at the Scout Hall for $2 per person. The family friendly movie is the Labyrinth. All proceeds go towards sending scouts and their leaders to NZ Scouting’s 21st Jamboree to be held in Marlborough later this year.

Felicity Brackenbury and Jason Hopper from Dargaville participated in the recent Special Olympics in Whangarei and were happy to show their Wednesday Crafts friends the medals they received for their efforts. Participating in the event is about fun, friendship and team spirit whilst encouraging and developing athletes’ abilities as they experience sport opportunities in a positive sporting environment.


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Historic KaiparaForged in the fires of waru by Andy Bryenton

The year was 1916. After the valiant but ultimately doomed attempt by combined British Imperial forces to wrest the strategic Dardanelles passage from the Ottoman Turks, the exhausted Australian and New Zealand troops who had become battle-hardened veterans at Gallipoli re-formed in Egypt.

From this point on they would no longer be known separately as the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and the First Australian Imperial Force. They would be instead be known by a name history records with accolades of bravery and sacrifice — I and II ANZAC Corps. The masterminds of high command in England saw great potential in this unconventional and tough fighting force,

and quickly appointed two new generals — Birdwood and Godley — as the leaders of ANZAC I and II respectively. By April of 1916, 100 years ago today, both units had been given their deployment orders, sending them to the crucible of mud, blood and barbed wire which was the Western Front.

Not a second too soon, according to the high command. The most destructive

battle in human history was about to unfold as allied forces hammered the Kaiser’s seasoned German troops in the Somme offensive. Over 15,000 New Zealanders fought in what was to become the bloodiest battle ever conducted in human history — the final toll on both sides exceeding one million dead or wounded. Imagine the entire population of modern Auckland suddenly wiped out — this gives one a sense of the nightmare I and II ANZAC Corps marched into.

The first push of the Somme offensive, situated in what is now verdant French farmland — was considered a victory. Combined French and English forces drove the Germans from their front line trenches, but at a catastrophic cost. Over 57,000 casualties were recorded by the English army — on the first day alone. The reason for this was the nature of trench warfare — a technique

which, ironically, was pioneered here in New Zealand by Maori warriors in their defense of fortified Pa sites. Combining defensive trenches with heavy artillery and machine guns made any assault enormously costly.

Kiwi troops were sent in to fight in the third great offensive, beginning with the battle of Flers-Courcelette. In typical fashion, smaller ‘spearhead’ battles like this one hammered at the German defenses while the wider battle of the Somme often seemed at a complete stalemate. Flers-Courcelette was the first battle fought in by the New Zealand forces on the Western Front, and is also notable as the first battle in which tanks were deployed. But it would not be the last. In all, 15,000 Kiwi soldiers fought in the battle of the Somme, with 2000 killed and 6000 wounded. Such was the scale of the destruction that over half of those killed have no known grave;

p Allied troops gather outside a command bunker in preparation for the first Somme offensive


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indeed, the Unknown Warrior who rests beneath our national war memorial is one of those who gave his life in this bloody and ultimately frustratingly futile battle.

After six months of hellish bloodshed and over a million casualties, allied lines had advanced no more than 12 kilometres — a short march during peacetime. But from this scarred landscape come those images of World War One which we have embraced as a nation. Today the trenches and

salients which ran red with blood are coloured with the red poppies which are our symbol of remembrance. Another cenotaph rises above the gravestones near Longueval — the New Zealand Monument to the Missing. Here, on foreign soil, the ANZAC name came once again to represent bravery and duty. This year, many Kiwis will make the trek to this quiet corner of France to pay their respects, remembering the thunder of guns and the sacrifice of a generation. ¢

p Soldiers of ANZAC Corps march to war — taking up positions for the third assault in the battle of the Somme

p An allied soldier uses a periscope to spy out enemy machine gun positions during the Somme campaign


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A lifelong careeru by Ann Morgan

Carters Northern Area sales manager, Kevin Pocklington, started his working life as a cadet in the Northland forestry industry and then worked at the Aratapu mill for M Glamuzina and Sons Ltd. He retires this month after 51 years with the company.

“I started in the mill and moved to the Dargaville branch when it opened. I worked in the yard and hardware department and progressed to become the sales rep in wholesale and retail selling roundwood and timber,” said Kevin.

“Aratapu was a thriving mill town back then and it has been interesting being a part of the company growing over time.”

Kevin saw Glamuzinas incorporated into Carter Holt Harvey when the

business was sold in the 1970s and has witnessed many changes over the years.

“We used to hand write invoices in the old days whereas now it is all computerised. Technology has changed the way of doing business today.

Kevin also remembers attending the very first Northland Field Days at the Dargaville Race Course and used to bring the Canadian Woodchoppers out every year as entertainment.

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p Kevin in the Carters’ display at the recent Northland Field Days which were his last before retirement this month


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p Glamuzina and Sons Ltd established a mill at Aratapu for local needs as there was a shortage of timber after the war for building

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“They were a big attraction. I have seen the Field Days grow year on year with a lot more variety of exhibitors joining.

“Carters still enjoy a lot of relationships from the original days with Glamuzinas. I have met some wonderful people over the years and have personally enjoyed building relationships with the suppliers and clients. I have had a great team working with me and will no doubt miss the job after so many years.”

Maurice Glamuzina was in charge of the Aratapu Mill at the time of Kevin starting work and recalls a hard worker.

“Kevin has done well to stay in the firm for all these years. He is a go-getter and took all the opportunities

that he could. It is good to see how far he has gone with the company.”Carters Dargaville accounts manager, Scott Fowlie, says he remembers Kevin pointing out houses in the streets of Dargaville that he supplied the materials for many years ago.

“That happens to be at least half of the town. Kevin is an inspiration and his legacy will always be held high in our branch.”

Branch manager Mark Kapa says Kevin’s commitment has helped grow and develop the area as a whole.

“His wealth of knowledge will be a big loss to the industry. We wish him all the best for the future.” ¢


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SUPPORTING THE TE TAI TOKERAU FESTIVAL 2016

Fifty years of educationu by Ayla Miller

Otamatea High School has been growing successful citizens from future athletes to politicians for 50 years and will host over 30 schools from around Northland in the Te Tai Tokerau Festival held at the school on April 13 and 14 in a celebration of Maori art, culture and performance.

During the fifty years of operation there have been five principals. Current principal, Rachel Clothier-Simmonds, has been at the school for almost three years and says she endeavours to continue to improve the school’s sense of pride and identity.

“The school has a lot of talented and vibrant students and there is great house and community spirit,” says Mrs Clothier-Simmonds.

“There is a lot of opportunity for our students to be involved in the arts, sport and culture as well as aiming for excellence academically.”

Over the years the school has turned out a number of high profile figures including Alex Tate who went on to become well known in cricket and golfing circles as well as John Carter who is now mayor of the Far North. More recently siblings Jess and Matt Moulds have made names for themselves through netball and rugby circles.

The school originally began as Maungaturoto District High School in 1957 and changed to Otamatea High School in 1966 catering for first form students through to seventh form with pupils attending from Paparoa, Taipuha, Kaiwaka and Maungaturoto.

Founding student Karen Smale says she has seen many changes over the years as her own two children also went to the school.

“I remember when there were only two classrooms, so the size of the school has grown,” she says.

The swimming pool and the gymnasium were also built with

funds from the community and Karen remembers fundraising for both of these two major developments in the late 60’s to early 70’s.

Over the years the Reporoa Sports Exchange has been a constant event on the school’s calendar and continues to be a highlight to this day.

Mrs Clothier-Simmonds says hosting the Te Tai Tokerau Festival is a chance for the entire community to celebrate together with a specific focus on Maori culture.

“It is great to be hosting it in our 50th year and it is a wonderful way of celebrating who we are as a school.” ¢

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Charged up for epic journeyu by Andy Bryenton

A small group of six vehicles has set out from the very top of New Zealand this April, with the goal of spreading a message that’s all about the future of motoring. Their destination — the very bottom of the South Island. Their mission — to complete the journey without using a drop of gasoline.

The ‘Leading the Charge’ road trip is envisioned to spread the word that the electric vehicle is here to stay. With modern batteries, more powerful motors and a network of fast charge stations popping up all over the country, this alternative to the internal combustion engine has finally come of age, as evidenced by the range of machines taking part in the tour.

There’s everything from practical daily drivers to scorching sports machines in the crew who are taking on the 2,000 kilometre challenge. From public favourite the Nissan Leaf — a smooth and versatile little hatch — through to the Porsche — rivalling acceleration of the Tesla Model S, the range of EVs which are out there in the marketplace today may surprise those who have not taken a look behind the tech headlines.

Northland leads the charge in the uptake of EV technology, boasting more recharge points and more civilian electric vehicles on the road than any other region.

Whangarei has its own electric taxi, and Dargaville and Kaiwaka have dedicated quick-charge terminals downtown, for example. There’s even

an EV specialist dealership, Cashback Cars in Whangarei, who are bringing the electric revolution to the streets after being thoroughly convinced that this new technology is in its prime.

As the ‘Leading the Charge’ team winds its way through heartland New Zealand, a trip estimated to take 17 days, there will be stop offs in many towns to give Kiwis a first hand look at the future of motoring.

With the cost of new EVs dropping as manufacturing increases, and well maintained second-hand examples becoming available, it’s a certainty that

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• Financial and Life Skills • Work Readiness • Healthy Lifestyles • Dargaville is also offering Te Reo Māori

* ENROL NOW.As well as the above, we are offering Tutor Training (National Certificate in Adult

Literacy and Numeracy Vocational/Educator). Some conditions apply.For more details about our programmes or our Tutor Training

please contact Steph or Janet on 0800 555 635.

Museum • Kiwi House • Heritage Park

Kapua and Puna the Kiwi

SPEND SOME FAMILY FUN TIME

AT KIWI NORTHTHESE HOLIDAYS• Ph: 09 438 9630 •

www.kiwinorth.co.nz

Come visit the Museum and only Kiwi House in

Northland!

Gate 1, 500 SH14, Maunu, Whangarei

- Tuatara Encounters Mon, Wed and Fri after 11am kiwi feeding

- Heritage Park Rides Weds to Fri 10am to 2pm

OPEN:10am – 4pm

Everyday

- Explore the Museum, do quizzes, guess the mystery object

DargavilleDargaville Little Theatre tickets for

The Rookie Black, White and Shades of Grey are on sale at the Dargaville Sewing Centre for performances on the 6th and 7th, 13th and 14th of May inc matinee on the 13th at 3pm.

Dargaville Library presents A Cuppa and a Story: Attention residents 50+ — Local storyteller Barbara Adams entertains while you relax with a cuppa. On Friday 15 April from 11 — 11.30am All welcome.

Carters annual Ambrose Golf Tournament at NW Golf Club, invited members reminder for Friday April 22

Dargaville Sewing Centre School Holiday Classes:

Week one: CARD MAKING CLASSES with Sharlene on Tuesday 19th. Two classes to choose from. 9.30-12pm or 12.30-3pm. The children will get to make 3-5 projects. Great Mother’s Day ideas. Cost $20 pp.*

Week two: BEGINNERS CLASS making a POLAR FLEECE HOODIE. A two day class, Tues 26th & Wed 27th, 10.00-12.00 each day. Cost is $45 pp.*

BEAN BAG CLASS (New). A two day class. Thursday 28th & Friday 29th, 10.00-12.30pm. Cost $90 includes all fabrics and the beans.

BACK PACK CLASS. Tuesday 26th, 1.30-3pm. Cost $20 pp.*

SHOULDER BAG CLASS (New). Wednesday 27th, 1.30 to 3.00pm. Cost $25 pp.*

PLACEMAT CLASS (New). Thursday 28th, 1.30 to 3pm. The children make 2 mats. Cost $20 pp.*

*Cost includes all materials needed and samples of all projects are instore. Hurry and book now.

DARGAVILLE SEWING & CURTAIN CENTRE — 09 439 8540

Night of Hope with World Vision: Free event at the Dargaville Baptist Community Church, Friday, April 15 from 8pm. Hear an unforgettable account of the real difference Child Sponsorship can make to a child’s life.

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club Crank Up Day: Saturday, April 16 from 10.30-3pm at Harding Park Dargaville. $5 entry fee. Cash only. Under 12-year-olds free.

Arapohue School Reunion: Celebrating 140 years on Labour Weekend October 21-24. A Tipple and Talk is planned for the Friday evening at the Arapohue Hall with the official celebrations, dinner, entertainment and dance at the same venue on the Saturday evening. A church service at the All Saints Church, Mititai will be followed by a barbecue lunch at the hall on Sunday. Registrations will be called in the near future.

Girls Brigade: For girls 5-15 yrs. Build friendships, Christian values, cooking, crafts, games and loads more. 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

KaiwakaKaiwaka Sports Awards at the

Kaiwaka Sports Complex Wednesday April 27. Tickets available from Jaques Four Square or KSA club delegates Adults $25 Children Year nine and under $10.

WellsfordWellsford Country Music Club

2nd Sunday of the month 1.30 at the Wellsford District Community Centre 1 Matheson Rd 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

MangawhaiMangawhai Indoor Bowls Club:

at the Senior Citizen’s Hall Fagan Place every Monday 7.15pm ($3.00 includes refreshments) contact Terry 09 431 3254

Music in the Vines: Live music by local musicians every Saturday afternoon throughout summer. Families welcome. Free entry. Food and drink on sale. 4–8pm Te Whai Bay Wines, 367 King Road, Mangawhai.

MarketsCommunity 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 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. Three Furlongs Tavern. Ph David: 021 210 3756

Maungaturoto Markets: The 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: [email protected]

Paparoa Farmer’s market every Saturday 9am-12noon on the village green Paparoa. This week Easter egg hunt, live music and all the usual locally produced goodies

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 1852Email [email protected] with your event information


Kaipara Service Directory• 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

ATJATJATJATJATJATJATJ

Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 04934 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

C&C Contract ElectricalC&C Contract ElectricalCCCC&&&&C Contract ElectricalC Contract ElectricalC Contract ElectricalC Contract ElectricalDARGAVILLE

Craig Burrell • Registered ElectricianPhone Craig 021 534 882 • Bookings 021 440 634

DARGAVILLE

Registered Electrician

ATSProperty

Maintenance

& Repair

ATS & Repair

• Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs• Water Blasting & Chem Washes

• Decks • Rental Repairs • Section Cleanups• Fences & Repairs • Concreting • Rubbish Removal

• Hedge Trimming • House Renovations • Plus Much More• Hedge Trimming • House Renovations • Plus Much More

Andrew Turner 027 455 7750 / 09 439 [email protected]

fibre.hair l imited

09 439 7432 26 victoria street dargaville 0391

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

your new look.

FURNISHED 3 BEDROOMACCOMMODATION

FOR BOOKINGS PHONE: 021 439 808

Muddy RiverCottageCottageCottage

MuddyCottage

MuddyMuddyCottage

MuddyCottage

RiverCottage

River

LocaL DeaLers for:

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

CHAINSAWS & MOWERSCHAINSAWS & MOWERSCHAINSAWS & MOWERS

Pick Up & Delivery Service

AvailableConditions apply

New season, new kits

p Northern Wairoa Senior Men’s Football team members have taken to the field with their brand new kits supplied by Jack Fannon Menswear - starting the season off fresh. Here football players, Jamal Mohammed and Sebastian Hacker, model their new shirts with Jack Fannon director, Emma Smith.

Indoor BowlsDalmation Indoor Bowls. April 6th1st Ken Rogers, Georgia Watt. 2nd

Bruce Mawson, Carole Riosa.Parish Indoor Bowling Club. Opening

night 4th April 20161st Don Simpson, Ann Bell and Betty

Mason. 2nd Henk Haverkamp, Dave Dreadon and Josh Simpson. 3rd Phil Yelcich, Tony Radich and Helen Bellamy

Good Sport, Owen Brown, Shirley Gilmour and Havah Nielsen

Dargaville Bridge ClubTuesday 5th April

Afternoon Handicap

1st Sarah Van der Zypp/ Glad Morse.

2nd Paul Brown/John Nielsen. 3rd Sue

Jensen/Pam Rope

Wednesday 6th April

Savident Pairs

1st Katie Le Noel/Pam Rope. 2nd

Wendy Rae/Thea Batchelder. 3rd

Margaret and Neil Hearn

SPORTS RESULTSE-mail your results to:

[email protected]

Annual awards for sportsu by Ann Morgan

The Kaiwaka Sports Association will be holding their annual Sports Awards on Wednesday April 27 at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex.

“This is one of our biggest events of the year and this year we have a particularly high number of nominees with 29 in total. Every year Kaiwaka have outstanding players across the board in sports. This year we have particularly interesting nominations which I am sure people will enjoy,” said association manager Cheryl Anderson.

“John Markby from More FM is our MC again, he really enjoys coming here and supporting our community and we enjoy having him and appreciate what he does.

“The evening will include profiles of the nominees, a fun sports trivia competition for the young ones, a bingo sports quiz and of course one of Mark and Pam’s delicious dinners.”

Tickets are $25 per adult and $10 per child Year nine and under, and can be purchased at Jaques Four Square or from KSA club delegates. ¢

p The Kaiwaka Sports Awards Greg McRae Memorial Award winner last year -– Holly Anderson

SATURDAY APRIL 16TH 2016Are you Kaiwaka’s burger eating champ? THE ULTIMATE BURGER: A whopping 2kg beef pattie, cheese, salad & onion rings slammed together with a 30cm home-made bun.1st PLACE: $500 CASH RUNNER UP: $250 CASHEntry fee is $50. Start: 8pm Saturday 16th April 2016. Enter at the Three Furlongs Bar & Grill by Friday 15th April 2016. First to finish the entire plate will win, judges decision is finalSPONSORED BY

8.30pm - late

3 Furlongs Bar & Grill

1942 State Highway 1. KAIWAKA (09) 431 2246 www.threefurlongs.co.nz


Accommodation WantedONE OR Two bedroom unit or flat wanted for clean and tidy tenant in Dargaville area. Phone 020 4107 4021.

Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 19 April 2016 edition is 10am, Monday 18 April 2016. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Bruce Young & Jessica Pople

cnr victoria & gladstone streetdargavillePo BoX 306Phone 09 439 8048

Hart Funerals

MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are theseptic tank cleaning specialists in your district. Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning.Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems Don’t let your septic tank become costly - service it now!

Stuart Sterling QFE Adviser

Mobile: 021 985 108Phone: 09 439 8651Fax: 09 439 6500Res: 09 439 7425Email: [email protected]

Representing and other leading companies

CERTUS Financial Group

Poto St PO Box 300

Dargaville New Zealand

Call Brendon or Craig to arrange on (09) 431 2123O N FA R M S E R V I C I N G

at branches:1916 SH1, Kaiwaka or22 Whittaker Rd, Warkworth (09) 425 8535

Fencing Specialists Servicing Dargaville to Mangawhai

ALL ASPECTS OF FARM & LIFESTYLE BLOCK FENCING & MAINTENANCE

INCLUDING:

• Post & Batten • Post & Rail • Netting • Entrances

• Stock Yards • General Block Maintenance

Call Chris Hickey on 027 561 1719

Sue CrumpTravel BrokerDargaville021 268 [email protected] 439 8303

You will love where You will love where we take you!we take you!

CAN’T BEAT THE WEST COAST MEATQuality is our priority

Bookings contact:Regan 021 294 4409 orE: [email protected]

Professional,friendly, locally

operated serviceOur Services:

Slaughtering | Processing | Packing | Labelled | Guaranteed return of all meat

Top Quality Installation ServiceFor a free measure & quote ph Christine

(09) 946 9886 or 021 515 415www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz email: [email protected]

Independently Owned & Operated 32 Hurndall Street East Maungaturoto

Kaipara Flooring Co.

Full Supply & Installation ServiceCarpet, Vinyl, Vinyl Planking, Wood Laminate Flooring,

Stockist of 2m & 3m wide vinyl and Carpet Short EndsResidential & Commercial

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

GLOBAL PUMP SOLUTIONS

120 Lower Dent St Whangarei • Ph 09 438 3844 106 Jervois St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 4005www.northlandfarm.co.nz

• Suppliers of Waikato milking systems • Expert advice and service on Effluent systems• Pumps • Milking Machinery • Trenching• Water Filtration • Effluent Systems

Your Local Farming Partner

Tu Christey Massage TherapistTu Christey Massage TherapistTu Christey Massage TherapistTu Christey Massage TherapistDiploma in Massage, MNZDiploma in Massage, MNZ

Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho)Cert. in Thai Traditional Massage (Wat Pho)“Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being”“Get rid of your aches & pains, maintain your well being”

Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy,Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy,Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic DrainageRelaxation, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage

Phone: (09) 439 6518Phone: (09) 439 6518Mobile: 021 116 9425Mobile: 021 116 9425

Email: [email protected]: tuthemt@gmail.comwww.handyhandsmassage.co.nzwww.handyhandsmassage.co.nz

Kaipara Service Directory

Sheep ShearingANY SIZE flock. Top quality job, good rates. Phone Rob 027 209 0942.

For Sale2001 NISSAN Maxima, V6 auto, good tyres, good condition, looked after. $2,500 ono. Phone 021 203 2953.

439 OLD chimney bricks including 15 firebricks. $1.00 each or $400 the lot. Phone 09 439 8371.

CRUZ ROOF Racks, Quality Spanish design and manufactured. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219.

DISC BRAKE pads to suit cars and light commercials. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219.

DRIVE BELTS - Good selection in stock, what we don’t have we will order. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219.

FIREWOOD GUM hot mix $80 per cubic metre. Delivered Kaipara area. Phone 09 439 0403.

FIREWOOD TOPSOIL and Mulch Chip. Firewood from $45.00 per metre, Topsoil $40.00 per metre and Mulch Chip $15.00 per metre. Phone Adrian 020 4091 8732, Doug 020 4088 7689 or Tamati 021 4104 0964.

RODS & Reels, some still at sale prices. Inder’s Auto One 09 439 8219.

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

Nurseries & PlantsNATIVE 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 [email protected]

FencingFENCING, POST and batten, post and rail, retaining, yards and stock handling. Phone Chris for free advice 027 472 4824.

Garden MaintenanceFOR GARDEN maintenance, weeding, planting and light pruning etc phone Jos 027 671 9317.

Property MaintenanceAAA+ 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.

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.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING. The time has come the walrus said, to speak of colder days, whilst he sat nice and snug watching his fire blaze. He’d had it cleaned, repaired and safety checked too. So if you want your fire the same you know what to do. Ring me now, John 09 439 5289. Mob 022 642 1376.

LAWN MOWING, Weed Eating, Spraying, Hedges, Chainsawing, Pruning, Gardening, Rubbish Removal, Water Blasting, Painting and Fencing Services. Phone Gavin for all your property maintenance needs on 09 972 8878 or 021 926 362.

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.

Situations VacantCAREGIVERS WANTED. We are seeking experienced caregivers for an elderly female stroke patient who needs 24/7 care, 10kms out of Dargaville. Varied work and hours including weekends and overnight as required. Ideally to live on site in a bedsit cottage and have your own transport. The individual/s we seek must be suitably qualified, experienced and takes pride in their work, have a ‘can do’ attitude and motivated to care for others. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please send CV and application letter to [email protected]. Applications close: 23rd April 2016.

WANTED SENIOR Dairy Farm Assistant for 600 cow farm in Dargaville. Preferably with partner for relief milking and to help with spring calf rearing. References required. Phone 09 439 4034.

PersonalELDERLY GENTLEMAN would like to meet a gentle lady - view to friendship & outings. Call 027 515 3894.

To LetNEW INSULATED with HRV unit 3 bedroom house, very good condition, central, $300 per week. Phone 022 312 8660.

PAXCOMComputer Repairs• Virus Removal• Speed-Ups • Email• Internet • Upgrades

Grant Clapham09 942 8747027 419 2612

Servicing North Shore - Rodney - KaiparaOver 30 years experience

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Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 19 April 2016 edition is 10am, Monday 18 April 2016. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Listen to Big River FM24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK

09 439 [email protected] 98.6FM & RUAWAI 88.2FM

BIG RIVER FMBIG RIVER FM

Community Flavour and VarietyHelping the community in so many ways

Peter

Livestock

DARGAVILLE SALEThursday 14th April 2016

30 x 18mth Ang/Ang Frsx & W/F Strs 100 x Wnr Ang/Ang Herex & W/F Strs 100 x Wnr Ang/Ang Herex & W/F Hfrs

20 x TQ Wnr B/Bluex Hfrs 80 x Frs & Frsx Cows

Special Entries A/c Craig Lugtigheid

120 TQ Wnr Ang & Ang Herex Strs & Hfrs

A/c JJ Elwin 30 x 18mth Ang. Ang/Frsx & W/F Strs

A/c SF & K Smith 20 x TQ Wnr B/Bluex Hfrs

A/c Jeff Baker 20 x Wnr W/F & Herex Strs 20 x Wnr W/F & Herex Hfrs

Contact;

Haydn Evans: 021 985 863

Septic Tank ServicesCLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service. Priced from $330. 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.

Property MaintenanceWATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Phone or Txt Paul027 271 2022

Any job big or small.We do them ALL

• Stump & Tree Stump & Tree Removal

• Driveway Prep & Regrading

• Post Hole Borer

•• Calf Shed & Calf Shed & Stockyard Cleaning

• Tip Truck Available• Trencher

Work Wanted

Sole Man

Ph: 09 439 6068

Foot Reflexologyat The Beach.

WAYNE & ANNETTE

Ph 09 439 2020Dry Aged Beef Specialists

Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

TOKATOKA

Pinaki Sand&

Clean Fill

09 439 1505027 614 6309

Bereavements

Reg. No. 2694 WAAF RNZAF Sgt WW2, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on 25th March 2016, in her 98th year. Adored wife of the late Alan, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Delwyn (Dargaville), Rae and Rand

Staight (Vancouver Island). Treasured Nan of David and Vi Tillick, Tracey Tillick, Alan Staight, and

Great Nan of Jasmine and Chloe Tillick.

According to Nola's wishes a private family farewell has taken place. Special thanks to the caring

staff of Kauri Coast Resthome and Hospital. All communications to the “Tillick Family”,

40 Cobham Ave, Dargaville 0310.

Tillick, Nola Maureen (nee Ockenden)

Public NoticesACOUSTIC 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.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice and complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or phone 09 439 8592.

GOLDEN LION Restaurant under new management. Open for business from Tuesday 12 April. Welcome new and old customers - James. Phone 09 439 8940.

SNUGGLEPUSS CATTERY, Cat Motel, reasonable rates, inspection welcome at 293 Waihue Road, Dargaville. Phone Lorraine 09 439 7206.

NORTH KAIPARA Maori Wardens Association A.G.M. Date: Monday 9th May 2016. Venue: 4B Totara St, Dargaville. Time: 6pm - 6.30pm. Agenda: chairs report 2015, presentation of audited accounts 2015, conformation of the auditor for 2016. A monthly general meeting to follow. All welcome.

HEALTH SHUTTLEStuck for a ride? Don’t miss your

Health appointment, we can help.

For enquiries phone Te Ha Oranga 439 3013

Kaipara Community Health Trust

You qualify for professional Nanny/

Childcare Careers in NZ, Australia, UK etc.

nannyacademy.ac.nzStanmore Bay

(North of Auckland)Friendly Boarding Available

For a free info packPhone 09 424 3055Text 021 040 9311

BE A NANNY BY XMAS!

A quality fulltime course

BADMINTONSeniors (14yrs +)

Starts Monday 18th April

7.30pm $2/night

Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance)

Some racquets available

ALL WELCOME

Enquiries 021 439 157

Kumarani Productions Trust

AGM2nd May 2016 - 5.30pm

at Kumarani Creative Centre

15 Onslow Street, Dargaville

‘All Welcome’

QUIZ NIGHTMamaranui Bowling Club - Friday 29 Apr

Meals available from 6pm

Get a team together for a fun night out

If you have had a full/partial mastectomy, lumpectomy or reconstruction, Specialist Susan Doig will assist you with your choice of prostheses, bras and swimwear from the extensive range swimwear from the extensive range of Anita, Amoena and Trulife.

Monthly visits, Northland – Far North.

Ministry of Health funding available, your funding may be spent in part or full with any approved provider.

BREAST CARE FITTING 2ND, 3RD & 4TH MAY2ND, 3RD & 4TH MAY

For an appointment at a venue near you or in your own home PHONE SUSAN: 027 451 9285 or 09 5364220 EMAIL: [email protected]: www.breastcareessentials.co.nz

RUGBY RUGBY RUGBYDargaville Ford Western Sharks

vsMid Northern

Saturday 16th AprilFarmlands Park, Dargaville

Redline Reserves 12.30pmCarters Premiers 2.15pm

DARGAVILLE RACES

FRIDAY 15TH APRIL

First Race – 12.15pm (approx)

Public Notices

AGMMembers are reminded that the Association’s AGM will take place on Saturday 16th April 2016 at 11-00am in the clubrooms.

BUSINESSApologiesMinutesMatters ArisingPresident’s ReportAnnual AccountsElection of OfficersSubscriptionsGeneral Business

V.G. MoffettSec/Manager

*******Members are advised that no subscriptions due will be taken on the day and that entry to the club and entitlement to a Ballot paper will be by current membership card.

V.G. MoffettSec/Manager

In Memoriam

James GrahamOne year ago, 11th April 2015,

you sadly left us.

You never said i’m leaving

You never said goodbye

You were gone before we knew it

And god only knows why.

Loved forever and so sadly missed by Dot, Girls and their Families.

Public Notices

PLAN AHEADAvoid Drink Driving

BE THE SOBER D

FOR A NIGHT

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Deadline SaleGum Diggers CaféA unique opportunity exists for those in the cafe or catering business, wanting a change of lifestyle. The Gumdiggers Café is located directly opposite The Kauri Museum, one of Northland’s premiere tourism destinations. A large proportion of the business is dedicated to serving visiting coaches and travelers and there is generous seating both inside and out. With an increasing number of events hosted at the Museum, requiring in-house catering, there is opportunity for development. Price includes fixtures and chattels. Does not include building or land. Three bedroom house available next door for accommodation. For further information please ring Kelvin.

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 [email protected]

rwdargaville.co.nz/1448799 09 439 7575Jean Johnson Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Dargaville

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Deadline Sale offers over $90,00026th April 2016 at 5pm

www.bayleys.co.nz All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

TWO HOMES, ONE LIFESTYLE

This magnificent property containing 13.85ha in one title of high quality grazing land is something that needs to be

viewed to truly take in the beauty of this lifestyle property. You have a choice of two dwellings and with a total of six

bedrooms, why not bring the whole family along to enjoy. The main home consists of four bedrooms, three double and

one single, a separate shower, bath and toilet. There is a large deck that wraps around the front of the home which

gives a great open plan feel to the property. With a single garage attached to the house and a three bay garage with

workshop there is more than enough room for all the toys. The second home, built in the 1990’s was built for views in

mind, with open plan living and two bedrooms, Mum and Dad will be more than happy to settle here. Being only 10

minutes from Matakohe and 13km to Tinopai, your options are endless, beaches, fishing, playgrounds, what more could

you ask for. Truly a unique property, perfect for extended family living or rent out the second home. Our vendor needs to

relocate closer to the city. This home must sell, make this is your opportunity to capture an iconic lifestyle.

346 Neems Road, Tinopai

Auction 1pm, Friday, 6 May 2016

(unless sold prior)

84 Walton Street, Whangarei

View phone for viewing times

www.bayleys.co.nz/1812194

Catherine StewartM 027 356 5031

B 0800 80 20 40

[email protected]

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Leah O’DriscollM 027 256 8988

B 0800 80 20 40

[email protected]

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Kaipara Lifestyler, April 12th 2016

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