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A public meeting to call for replacement of the single-lane Hardies’ and Andersons’ bridges a few hundred metres apart on a winding section of SH12, was told last week that the current bridges are sound.

More than 100 people gathered at the Matakohe Memorial Hall to hear three representatives from the Land Transport Authority assure the community that the integral bridge structures were safe and regularly inspected.

“Discussion took place at the meeting about an alternative bypass road using culverts, thus alleviating the necessity of bridges altogether,” said local resident, Ralph Williams.

“It was alleged that land for this purpose has already been acquired. These projects have been brought to the LTA’s attention previously but � nancial constraints have seen them shelved.

“The general consensus appeared to indicate the feeling of déjà vu and that it had all been discussed at a meeting held in 2002. Same promises, same results. Once again we will have to wait and see what eventuates. In the present economic climate it might be advisable not to hold ones breath for any great length of time.

“The meeting did agree that signage should be upgraded and increased to warn drivers of the narrow bridge danger, with observations that the Dome Valley traf� c warnings on SH1 were very clear and worked well. Traf� c lights were dismissed as there was insuf� cient vehicle movement to be of any use.

Mr Williams added that there was agreement that visibility to the bridge approaches could be vastly improved.

“Mangroves on one side of the � rst bridge, Hardies,

Kaipara bottle neck bridges to stay by Paul Campbell

completely block the other approach and leave insuf� cient time for precautionary action.”

The meeting was also told that the LTA is applying for blanket resource consent for all mangrove clearance instead of individual applications which are a cause for delay.

Northland MP, Mike Sabin, says Kaipara people have raised the on-going issue of the one-way bridges at Matakohe and the closure of driver licence testing with changes to the restricted tests seeing the LTSA transfer all testing to other areas.

“The issue of the bridges high risk to the area has been lingering for more than 40 years, and this is simply unacceptable,” he said.

Bottle-neck twin bridges that ‘throttle the Kaipara’ at Matakohe are not likely to be replaced anytime soon, despite growing public concern that accidents there cut off the Kaiparafrom the south

Bottle-neck bridges not being replaced in the foreseeable future

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United Nations Youth Declaration 2012University of Auckland – April 2012

by Isabella Woods

Hey everyone, I’m here to give you a brief summary about what UN Youth New Zealand is. I was privileged enough in the last holidays to be selected to go on one of their many conferences. This 4 day conference was full of debating, getting your ideas across, knowledge and fun! UN Youth New Zealand is a youth-for-youth, non-profit, volunteer organisation which aims to educate and inspire young New Zealanders about what United Nations does and the events they run.

Basically the aim of this particular conference was to create a Declaration that stated all of the things youth in general wanted improved in today’s society. We separated into a focus group in charge of a particular topic, such as law and order. We would then decide what needed changing and write a statement about it.

All the focus groups would present their statements to Plenary and we spent a whole day debating if the statements should be included in the declaration. At the end of the conference we presented the declaration to Phil Goff and the Governor General to be put in front of parliament. For me this was so rewarding as I felt as if I had played a small part in getting the youth of New Zealand’s voice heard.

The lectures we attended were really fun and also challenging, we had incredibly inspiring New Zealanders come and talk passionately about their specific field.

My Law and Order focus group was definitely a highlight for me; we all immediately clicked as a group and became good friends. The information I learnt from the discussions was invaluable. Each day was different as we had lectures, discussions, debates, plenary, stalls, games, time for shopping plus the UN formal dinner.

I made amazing friends in and out of my focus groups, I miss them very much and the level of intellect at this conference was staggering and inspired me to aim for higher

learning. I learned an incredible amount and was sad to leave at the end. Overall I had an amazing time and it was an incredible experience, I thoroughly recommend other students join me in the many events UN youth hold, you will not regret it.

Some of the events coming up include, Crisis which is a conference in which we are responsible to solve the problems that occur within a country during a crisis, Model UN which is the major conference down in Wellington, where we are put into a country and must trade goods, deter war and basically keep the country alive through debating, statements and Plenary.

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More than 1000 delegates, including international travel buyers and media, tourism operators and VIPs gathered for the most important trade event on the multi-billion dollar tourism industry’s calendar.

Over four days, almost 13,500 meetings took place with 308 invited travel buyers from 30 markets across the globe.

There were seven tourism operators in the Northland delegation.

“It is always The Kauri Museum’s biggest spend on advertising for the year, but attending Trenz is important to connect with the industry,” said Ms Nelley.

“It’s sponsored by Tourism New Zealand and the large players of the Industry such as Air New Zealand and Qantas, and buyers are brought in from around the world to meet with the exhibitors like ourselves.

“With a full appointment schedule changing every 15 minutes, for three days, I was able to take the opportunity to establish relationships and to develop

Tourism on the world stageSome 80 appointments over three days meant a hectic tourism promotion schedule for The Kauri Museum CEO, Bet Nelley, who joined the Destination Northland entourage at Trenz 2012, a national travel and tours showcase held in Queenstown

itineraries to bring visitors to the Kaipara and West coast. I believe I had nearly 80 appointments.”

Ms Nelley added that as well as the museum destination she was able to direct attention up the Twin Coast Discovery Highway “to the iconic Waipoua Forest.

“I was able to talk about other businesses on the beautiful Hokianga. The event gives The Kauri Museum the opportunity to grow new business and to communicate with both a domestic and an international target audience. The world’s top buyers and media are present and networking and social events are also great for business.”

She said that this year the Chinese market was seen as really growing as well as interest from Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia.

“There is always interest in the west coast from Japan as Japanese people have a real love for the Waipoua Forest, but we need to keep working on this market and Trenz allows this to happen.”

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“They are a major danger to motorists, a real risk to the local Kaipara economy if there was a closure, and beyond that they are a roadblock — literally to trade vehicles that must grind to a halt on a main State highway.”

“I am organising meetings with LTSA to try and get to the bottom of this and look at potential solutions to driver licencing in the Kaipara.

This is not just a question of traf� c volume and I want to look at constructive solutions with them as part of a range of changes I believe we in Northland need to help protect and grow our economic roading corridors.”

Kaipara bottle neck bridges to stay. . . continued from front page

In fact, the determination and resolve the local businesswoman has developed (and which has made her trendy local store a real success story) has been the result of proving critics wrong, and going on to achieve her goals regardless of naysayers.

Jonette did gain some valuable practical skills from her Work and Income ‘be your own boss’ course all those years ago. She went on to put them into practice by opening B’arch Wear — now a popular streetwear and counterculture store supported by a dedicated following.

In those early days there were plenty of critics, and plenty of people all too keen to predict failure. But Jonette saw a market niche for an edgy, funky store in Dargaville, and with the help of McKays (who found B’arch Wear its fi rst location) that idea became a pro� table reality.

For starters, it’s a great name — funny, self-referencing and a nod at the pop culture of hip-hop. But behind the name is a great idea, and years of hard work. Jonette still puts in long hours, 6 days a week, though now her husband Reginald Sadlier is there to help keep things ticking over smoothly.

Even the critics have been (on the most part) silenced by the hard work, business acumen and success which have put B’arch wear on the map. Today the store is � lled with top label clothing and shoes from trendy US designers, caps, shirts from musicals icons as diverse as Bob Marley and Metallica, and a wealth of all things cool, hip, humorous and bizarre.

And while some of those who predicted an early end to Jonette’s endeavour are talking economic gloom, things are looking great for B’arch Wear.

It just goes to show that a great idea plus some determination really can conquer all, and do it with style!

A success story — seven yearsand countingIt’s been seven years since WINZ turned down her application for a business grant, but Jonette Bartlett-Sadlier is in a way veryhappy that they did

MP launches on the job in Kaipara

The Waipoua Lodge, owned by Fran and Ian Farrant, is a 5-star lodge located on SH12 on the edge of the Waipoua Forest.

“My time at the Lodge is the � rst business in the new initiative,” says Mike. “This initiative is all about getting involved with the businesses and being close to the action. This is the best way to get to the heartbeat of the business and understand the challenges that business owners in the region face.”

Mike rolled up his sleeves, donned his chef whites and cooked a 5-star breakfast for the guests. He also made beds, did the laundry and played all-round congenial host.

Mike and the Waipoua Lodge guests were treated to a guided evening walk through the Waipoua Forest. The ‘Footprints’ tour is owned and operated by Shane Lloydd from the Copthorne

As part of a new initiative called ‘MP on the job’ MP for Northland, Mike Sabin recently worked alongside the hosts of the Waipoua Lodge and was followed by an industry focussed discussion forum

Hotel and is led by skilled local guides Matiu and Bill.

As part of the ‘MP on the job’ visit, the Waipoua Lodge hosted an informal meeting of other stakeholders and contributors to their industry.”This provided an opportunity for others in the tourism sector to come together to share thoughts and focus on ways to grow the industry within the region.”

by Kim Munro

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Although Hazel Craig was a regular visitor for almost twenty years, most people around Kaipara Harbour would not have seen the three-masted barquentine in full � ight. Described by one historian as ‘beautifully modelled, perfectly built and a perfect specimen of the small trader of the eighteen seventies and eighties’, she would have been a sight to see.

Often sent to load at Aoroa Mill she was sometimes then towed by tug SS Sterling to take on timber at the Dargaville railway wharf.

At other times, as a typical newspaper report on February 2nd 1909 noted, ‘The barquentine Hazel Craig, having

Hazel Craig — a sight to see� nished loading a consignment of timber at Mitchelson and Company’s Aoroa mill, is now � lling up at Kauri Company’s mill at Te Kopuru. When loading is complete the vessel sails for Sydney’. No time was wasted. One week later she left Kaipara and in another nine days was unloading in Sydney.

So voyage followed voyage, with few breaks. In August the busy trader was reported to be ‘loading coal at Newcastle, Australia, for the Kaipara Steamship Company, to be partly delivered to Helensville with the rest going to Hore Hore’. Later in the year Hazel Craig loaded at Aoroa with 397,148 feet of sawn timber valued at £2000, the

shipment destined again for Sydney.Originally named Quathlamba, the

iron-hulled barquentine was launched at Aberdeen in 1879. With a bit more comfort and style than most, she was built for the United Kingdom South Africa passenger trade and for trade to Natal, India and North America.

New Zealand shipping owner James Craig bought her in London in 1899 to add to his intercolonial � eet. He renamed some of his ships in 1906 for family members, so that she became Hazel Craig in honour of his youngest daughter.

The new addition was capable of fast speeds that would enable her to compete with and often beat her bigger sisters in the Craig Line.

On one occasion Hazel left Newcastle at the same time as the much bigger Jessie Craig and James Craig for Auckland. Hazel arrived Thursday morning at 8.30, Jessie at 5.30 that evening and. James didn’t turn up until Saturday.

Whether because of being well built, lucky or well handled, there were few

bad incidents at sea for Hazel under the Craig � ag. Once when heading out of Sydney for New Zealand, her Captain Whitton decided to head back but just because of leaking decks.

But while still named Quathlamba, she was dismasted on a voyage three days after leaving Auckland, yet managed to get back to port twelve days later.

James Craig sold Hazel in 1906, although she remained in the trans-Tasman trade.

Six years later the barquentine changed hands again to deliver kahikatea to Australia for making butter boxes. Her new owners, the Whitepine Shipping Company, changed her name to an unimaginative Whitepine.

When she struggled to make a living after World War One, Whitepine was converted into a coal hulk in Melbourne.An even more dismal fate awaited in 1947 when she was taken out to sea and sunk with explosives.

Imagine if we could see her today under full sail as a tourist attraction on Kaipara Harbour.

by Brian Eastwood

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“While we don’t want to pre-empt any decisions Council might make or anticipate as to the content of the submissions we expect to come in before consultation ends on 30 May, ratepayers have made a number of messagesvery clear already, with consistent themes coming through in the comments and questions at the public meetings,” he says.

“There is concern about the overall increase in rates which will affect most people one way or another, and we understand that. There are options available to reduce the level of rating increase in the short to medium term but these will mean we pay more in the long run so it will be a balancing act as we try to work out the best mix of affordability and economy overall.

“We have received a lot of feedback about the concept of SUIPs (separately used or inhabited parts of a property) and the effects that changing the rating base in this way are likely to have on individual businesses in rented premises; and also, for example, on blocks of � ats that are rented to people in lower socio-economic groups.

“The Roading rate too has created a great deal of comment and we may need to review this proposal including the differentials we are proposing between different property types.”

Deputy Mayor Julie Geange said there was still plenty of time for people to put in their submissions before the closing time of 4pm on Wednesday30 May. “The clearer we can be on people’sviews the more likely we are to make decisions that

Kaipara District Council CEO Steve Ruru says that community feedback from the 11 public meetings held around the District — including one at Mangawhai which drew over 2,000 people protesting about increases in rates — may mean that there are some signi� cant changes when the � nal LTP is adopted

lengthy process and we need to � nd a � nancially sustainable pathway in the meantime.”

Another concern expressed by ratepayers relates to the fact that the Council’s Annual Report for the 2010-11 year has still not been adopted.

Mr Ruru said that the Annual Report would be adopted shortly after public consultation closes on the draft 2012 LTP and that despite everyone’s best efforts it had not been possible to complete it before the consultation period ended.

“We know that people are worried there might be matters in the Annual Report that would affect the content of the draft LTP or any submission they might want to make,” he said. “We have, however, taken the � nancial results for the 2010/11 � nancial year and the forecast for the current 2011/12 � nancial year into account in preparing the draft LTP.

“Audit NZ have also told us that they are satis� ed that all signi� cant matters in the Report have been adequately re� ected in the draft LTP.”

Kaipara District Council CEO addressing a community meeting on the Long Term Plan

re� ect what the community wants,” she said.“Some people have used the LTP process as

an opportunity to vent their frustration at what they consider to be poor decision-making and overspending in the past resulting in unacceptable rates increases,” she said.

“That is understandable but it is important to recognise that there is a separate investigation under way by the Auditor General into what has happened in the past. While recognising the community’s desire to understand what has happened in the past we must address the challenges that we have.

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Heaps of fun and laughter � lled the Centennial Hall as 21 teams and over 120 people turned up to compete for the coveted title of Maungaturoto quiz champion, and to raise funds for the hall. “Otamatea High School teacher, Guy Smith, adopted the role of MC for the night and also proved to be agreat hit as quiz master.

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Wednesday May 30 should be marked in red on every calendar in the Kaipara — it’s a big occasion for the little town of Maungaturoto and for everyone who loves a great night out!

As the afternoon turns to dusk the lights will stay on in a select group of retailers in the ‘Real Kiwi Town’, welcoming visitors in for nibbles, drinks and some interesting new ideas.

There’ll be plenty there, too, for those who love a bargain, because this evening is all about good value. Take for example 100% Fergus Appliances, the town’s one-stop shop for all things electrical. This year’s hottest products from Fisher and Paykel, Panasonic, Karcher and Victorinox will be on display, with representatives from some of these big-name companies there to offer exciting discounts — and there are more available store wide.

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Come in to Sunshine Organics to sample a veritable cornucopia of nature’s bounty — as well as indulgent cosmetics that literally won’t cost the earth. All three venues will have big prizes up for grabs, discounts, samples, and one-night-only offers galore.

There’s even a new store in town for your delectation — with an eclectic mix of sweet treats and stunningly hand crafted macrocarpa furniture.

At the end of the evening everyone’s invited down to the re-vitalised but very historic Maungaturoto Hotel, which the

new management are restoring to its grand former glory. Just for the big night they’ll be dishing up a succulent roast dinner with all the trimmings — and of course a cold drink or two. It’s the perfect way to end an evening — and what an evening it’s going to be!

Stop by and visit Maungaturoto on the 30th of May for an evening of real Kiwi hospitality

The million dollar makeover has started, albeit in a small way with the corner of Whaka and Hurndall streets. All the undergrowth has been cleared away and holes dug for the incoming trees which will hopefully be planted in the next week or so. The dump site near the wharf has been sprayed and a crew of corrections workers are clearing the bamboo. While we await the process of resource consent not a lot of visual works can be undertaken, but the positive responses we are getting from the general public are overwhelming.

The ‘buy a plank’ fundraiser in conjunction with the Residents Association is starting to build momentum with several families buying two planks… not just one. While $200 is the usual donation we will accept any contribution big or small. If you’d like to take part and secure a place in Maungaturoto history, please call Debbie

Makeover has started

at Roper and Jones or myself, Albie, on 431 8148, or Kenny on 431 8599.

When the project is completed it will be a triumph of community spirit — we’re achieving a complete makeover of Maungaturoto with no taxpayers’ or ratepayers’ money spent, and our aim is to boost civic pride while beautifying the town. With the 150th anniversary of the settlement of Maungaturoto coming up in 2013 we’d like to think that the settlers who founded our town would be proud of their descendants’ efforts!


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James Brackenbury is doing just that, teaching employees of a fi lm company in Beijing editing techniques from his home in Dargaville.

The project is in collaboration with friend and colleague, NZ fi lm producer David Baldock. “David and I have worked together for over 20 years on many shows,” says James.

David is based in Beijing where he is employed by a Chinese company to produce arts and tourism promotional � lms. “They decided to utilise a media system previously used to cut Lord of the Rings movies and he needed an editor to train them how to use it, so he called me,” explains James.

A former TVNZ editor with over 35 years’ experience, James has edited such iconic NZ shows as Country Calendar, Frontier of Dreams, and more recently, Sensing Murder,

Our People Our Century and Location Location.“The latest technology has made it easy to

work remotely. With this project I am teaching remotely in real time with only half a second time lag.”

“I connect to Beijing every day via the internet at 7pm and spend three to four hours teaching editing techniques. A translator is used to interpret between us but sometimes things are lost in translation and this makes for some hilarious moments.”

“I’m really enjoying the project because the people I’m training are enthusiastic and receptive and it’s something completely different.”

The project will take several months and as part of post-production a trip to Beijing for James looks likely.

Thanks to modern telecommunications it is now possible to work anywherein the world from a remote location

Beijing — in real time

There are three levels of the award, with the kindergarten gaining its silver award last year.

“To achieve the award the kindergarten had to meet the seven requirements, the provision of food; lunchbox guidelines, a food and nutrition policy, an active movement policy, parent/whanau education, professional development, curriculum linked physical activity and food and nutrition activities,” said teacher, Alishya Chircop.

“Children are already very active; we extend this by providing safe challenges in the playground, mat time games, music and sports. For example last year we had our own rippa rugby tournament. We have found that children are empowered through their knowledge of healthy choice’s, they eat their healthy kai � rst and are proud to tell you the healthy food they ate.

“We are continually encouraging our parents and whanau to join in the activities at the kindergarten, with the donation of fruit for our children to eat, helping out in our garden and encouraging our whanau’s to take home the produce we grow, with a orchard already been planted at our new kindergarten.

The Healthy Heart Award helps in creating an environment that promotes and supports healthy eating choices and physical activity to under � ves and their families, making children heart healthy for life.

Gold Heart forKindergartenRuawai Kindergarten has received the New Zealand Heart Foundation’s Gold Award, becoming one of Northlands healthiest kindergartens and being only the second kindergarten in Northland to receive this

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James Brackenbury — teaching live in Beijing from Dargaville


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The Massive EcoCare Debtis not a Mangawhai Debt

It is a Kaipara DebtThe loans the Kaipara District Council have entered into, to pay for the Mangawhai

wastewater system are secured against the entire rating base of the Kaipara District, not just Mangawhai.

Even though there is a proposed targeted rate for most of the loan, if the people of Mangawhai cannot afford to pay the huge rate increases and the council is forced to default on any loans, the responsibility will finally fall on all ratepayers — as your homes, farms and commercial properties have been used as security.

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Citizens of Kaipara,You Must Get Involved

If you are responsible for the debt you must have your say

Submissions on the Long Term Plan close at 4pm on Wednesday 30 May.

It doesn’t have to be complicated, if you have an opinion, an idea or a criticism, a letter or an email to the council is regarded as a submission, and you can ask to be heard.

If addressing the council is a daunting prospect to you, contact your local citizens and ratepayers association or Farmers of New Zealand and they can organise someone to speak on your behalf.


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We did not like the EcoCare scheme.

We felt that we were bulldozed into it.

We felt that there were better and cheaper alternatives for protecting the

harbour.

But we finally accepted it.

We performed our part of the bargain

We paid our capital rates — even though they were illegal.

We paid our annual charges — even though they were illegal.

Developers paid their development contributions — even though they were

illegal

We even paid the unit of demand levies — even though they were illegal

and ultra vires. (Council had no power or right to levy them.)

For four years we have performed our obligations to the letter.

Now leap forward 6 years to where we are now . . .

Council is telling us that the contract that we had is meaningless, and that all the figures were wrong.

Council tells us that the EcoCare debt is $58 million and that the total cost was $62,268,855. There are suggestions that the true cost is as high as $80 million.

We thought we had a sewerage scheme at a fixed price of $35.6 million and we thought that we had already paid for it.

Council is now telling us that even though we have already paid for the scheme we now have to pay for it again.

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So what happened?

Clearly there were massive changes to the scheme.

That is fine. All schemes need fine tuning. But these were changes on a large scale with a corresponding increase in costs.

Council was obliged to comply with the LGA and consult with ratepayers.

Council was obliged to issue a new statement of proposal.

Council did nothing. Council kept everything secret.

All resolutions were passed in public excluded sessions.

None of the subsequent plans, annual or long term, mentioned the amendments to the scheme or the increase in costs.

For all those years Council kept the matter secret from ratepayers.

What Council did was a fundamental breach of the law.

Councils only have the power to act if they comply with the requirements of the Local Government Act.

Council failed to do that.

Council was therefore acting ultra vires (outside its powers).

Council had no power to enter into any new contract or incur an increased debt.

But more than that, Council misled the ratepayers of this district.

Council completely misrepresented what the EcoCare scheme was going to cost.

And that is why the Auditor-General is holding the inquiry.

The story of EcoCare goes back to the 1990s. There were all sorts of proposals but in 2005 the scope of the scheme was finally agreed by Council and Earth Tech the contractor. A wastewater project of this size cannot be approved by Council without consulting with the community.

In February 2006 Council issued a statement of proposal setting out the terms of the contract with Earth Tech and explaining to ratepayers what the scheme meant to them and how the scheme would be funded.

That statement of proposal was adopted as part of the Long Term Plan for 2006/16.

• The project cost was $35.6 million.

• The contractor was to be responsible for all cost overruns.

• Because of concerns about substantial growth the scheme was to cater for 3,300 connections.

• This was for a complete scheme.

It included provision for:

• Reticulation of the current urban areas.

• Connection of established households.

• Establishment of the sewer transfer network between Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai Village and the Treatment Plant site in Mangawhai Park.

• Establishment of Treatment Plant in Mangawhai Park, and

• Disposal and or reuse of treated wastewater and biosolids.

The only thing that had not been finalised was the final disposal site for the effluent.

• This document encapsulates the agreement between the Council and ratepayers.

• It is a “contract” based on trust.

• It is the founding document of EcoCare.

• It was set in concrete and could not be changed unilaterally.

I say that because the EcoCare scheme is deemed to be a “strategic asset” and any decision relating to it is a “significant decision”. Under the Local Government Act (LGA) this requires decision-making and consultation at the highest level.

Not only that, under section 97 of the LGA a decision to alter significantly the intended level of service provision for any significant activity MUST NOT be taken without the decision being included in a Long Term Plan and in a statement of proposal.

This meant that Council could not make any significant changes to what was in the original statement of proposal without a formal consultation process and issuing a new statement of proposal.

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ECOCARE — THE TRUTHwww.kaiparaconcerns.co.nz is the website of Clive

Boonham, a retired barrister and solicitor of Mangawhai.This site has become a major information point and

watchdog for residents of the Kaipara regarding the EcoCare system and other council matters.

Following is a summary of the history in the development of EcoCare.

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What happened?

Ratepayers would not have known the true story, but in November last year, Glennis Christie at council opened up one of Jack McKerchar’s secrete drawers and released on the Council website all the public excluded resolutions and reports relating to EcoCare.

Those documents show how Council hid the true facts and the true costs of EcoCare from the ratepayers.

In May 2006, before the statement of proposal and the LTP had been adopted, Council was already secretly changing the scheme.

On 24 May 2006 it resolved to buy the Lees property as an effluent disposal site for $4.75 million plus GST. The deal was confirmed by resolution on 23 August but the price had gone up to $5.113 million. (Council omitted to include a price in the option to purchase!)

The resolutions were both made in public excluded session.

On 26 October 2006 Council, in public excluded session, considered a report from Beca on the sizing and growth presumptions of the EcoCare project.

The Chief Executive summarised the report and stated that:

• There had been substantial growth in population.

• The current model of 3,300 connections appeared conservative.

• Capacity was to be increased to 4,500 connections.

• The plant was to be upgraded.

ECOCARE — THE TRUTH• That the reticulation area was going to be extended to capture more

properties.

• That Council would apply for a Plan change to get denser housing in the reticulation area.

• That the Lees farm was to be used for effluent disposal with an 11km pipeline to connect it to the plant.

The Chief Executive commented that the changes: Basically doubled the original scope.

An amended Project Deed was prepared and a motion to sign this was passed by Council on 28 November 2007. The motion was moved by Councillors Sutherland and Smith and approved by all Councillors, including current Councillors Tiller and Geange.

In other words the original proposals were scrapped and replaced by new proposals that substantially altered the scope of the scheme and increased the cost. The new contract price was almost $43 million but that did not include the cost of the Lees farm.

All done without any consultation and without any statement of proposal.

Ratepayers were kept completely in the dark.

It was completely illegal.

The price has blown out to $62 million or $70 million or $80 million. Nobody knows the true figure.

The draft LTP rests on many illegalities. Larry Mitchell and P J Associates reported inadequate council financial monitoring, non-compliance with statutory requirements, breaches of council borrowing policy, unrealistic financial assumptions, the absence of council liquidity risk management, the lack of cash reserves and unsustainable debt.

Unimaginable rate increases abound. One assessment goes from $6,316 to $84,850 (1,343% times) another $4,300 to $14,400 – (335% times). Many large ratepayers up 50%.

Inadequate consultation. LTP presentations to close of submission, only 15 days for some. 50% do not have internet access to view the 100s of pages.

The re-rating distributions suggest ‘pork barrel’ politics and unfairness. Have the Mayor and Deputy had self interested input? The Mangawhai Ecocare ratepayers get $37 per SUIP relief from a council that illegally dumped up to $30 million extra, disputed debt onto them, while the Mayors’ Dargaville gets $144 relief from their targeted rates, unfair relief for Ecocare ratepayers and those outside of Mangawhai and Dargaville, not involved with either Ecocare or the Dargaville pool or sewage fiascos, who are to pick up these tabs.

Retrospective proposals of doubtful legality or morality. The recovery of $19 million development contributions and retention of $9.5 million illegally taken is another patch-up of doubtful legality.

Long term unintended consequences. If foresters have 247% times present rates for up to 28 years before they have cash-flow, what will they do? Some indebted dairy farmers with 400% in roading rates may go under. Ratepayers unable to meet the increases will suffer hardship and could be sold up.

Submissions are possible and recommended. Kaipara will suffer absolutely disastrous ongoing consequences unless rate increases are moderated.

Action is now the Kaipara ratepayers responsibility. This LTP has grossly and irresponsibly provided totally inadequate provisions to assist the many who will be unable to pay.

Comments from Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Assn

44 Report by Auditor-General on loss incurred by local authority• (1) For the purposes of this section and sections 45 and 46, a local

authority is to be regarded as having incurred a loss to the extent that any of the following actions and omissions has occurred and the local authority has not been fully compensated for the action or omission concerned:

(a) money belonging to, or administrable by, a local authority has been unlawfully expended; or

(c) a liability has been unlawfully incurred by the local authority; or

46 Members of local authority liable for loss• (1) If the Auditor-General has made a report on a loss to a local authority

under section 44, then, without limiting any other person’s liability for the loss, the loss is recoverable as a debt due to the Crown from each member of the local authority jointly and severally. The Crown may commence proceedings to recover the loss from any or all of those members.

• (3) Any amount recovered by the Crown under subsection (2), less all costs incurred by the Crown in respect of the recovery, must be paid by the Crown to the local authority concerned.

An excerpt from the Local Government Act

Council leadership, must be improved. Improved governance and the pursuit of responsibilities and compensation is blocked by incompetence and self interest. The only way ratepayers can stop the Draft LTP may yet be a rates strike.

Ratepayers must stop being ‘accessories to the fact’. Stop accepting illegal, incompetent council proposals, and immediately demand the draconian LTP rate changes are withdrawn.

Debt and professional liabilities must be pursued. $30 million odd appears to have been illegally raised, and may not be the responsibility of ratepayers, this is not the time for ‘aggressive debt reductions’ and may not even be needed if district recovered major sums.

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12 MONTH Day - 2012 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

You were elected to do a job, but must now acknowledge that the skillsetrequired to create the problem, is far different from the skillset required to solve it.The Kaipara District will only move forward with confidence under new leadership.

Whenever a ship runs aground, those at the helm are always replaced for the salvage operation, and the good ship Kaipara is now firmly on the rocks.

A plea to Mayor Tiller and Deputy Mayor Geange

Please Resign NOWyou have lost the confidence of the electorate

American poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850–1919) wrote:-

‘‘To sin by silence when we should protest, makes cowards out of men”

Local government policies by way of district plans and its statutory ability to strike mandatory rateable tax, causes it to be involved in every aspect of a community’s daily life.

We must never allow local government to endanger the wellbeing of our liberties, democratic freedoms, and our commercial enterprises that are the cornerstone of our community.

The Kaipara District Council is proposing a new Long Term Community Plan that we believe will cause financial hardship to many of our Kaipara citizens and affect the economic viability of many commercial and farming enterprises.

Despite all of the criticism and warnings levelled at the leadership of Kaipara District Council Mayor Tiller and Deputy Mayor Geange, that they were leading the Kaipara District Council into the financial abyss, they continued to deny up until recently, that the Kaipara District Council was at financial risk under their leadership.

They continued to support and state that they had full confidence in the former Chief Executive Mr Jack McKerchar, in spite of the warnings given.

When I was a councillor of the Kaipara District Council, they refused to support me in my role as finance portfolio holder, in my quest for financial summaries to be put before council on a monthly basis.

They did not share my concerns over the ever-spiralling increased debt levels.

A message from Farmers of New Zealand

The council is insolvent, and has been for years.

It has been trading fraudulently with the auditor general’s connivance. The assumption has always been that whatever level of spending and debt was incurred, the ratepayers would be on the hook for it.

Council says it needs to increase the total rate take by 31%. If you look at the facts it really needs to increase it by 100%, or more. 31% will get them through to next year. And next year, they will have screwed all they can get out of the Eastern side of the district, and it will have collapsed, so they will turn their guns on the West.

Unless we all act to stop them NOW.

Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Assn ViewpointAn administrator should be put in over the top of the council to ensure they

do no more damage. Alongside the administrator, a receiver must be put in to put the council through a controlled bankruptcy.

This will restructure the debt, and go after people who have received ratepayer money improperly. It will also catch current and former councillors and current and former employees who have behaved improperly.

This is what the ratepayers of the district must insist on, and the best possible way to do that insisting is to stop paying rates.

Yes, there might be some penalties added to the rates you don’t pay, but that is NOTHING compared to the penalties you will pay if this council is allowed to carry on.

At the Council meeting 24 February 2010, I did not get any support for my notice of motion that the Kaipara District Council ask the Minister of Local Government to carry out an independent, internal review of the Kaipara District Council’s operational structure — this to include a peer review of all management systems, regulatory consultancy services and whether the Kaipara District Council with its current projected financial forecast of incurring further high debt loading, has a sustainable future as an independent Local Government authority.

The warnings given by leaders of the Kaipara community that the chickens would come home to roost have now proven to be true.

My fellow Kaipara citizens and ratepayers, there is now a clear choice for the people of Kaipara. Stand up, speak up, protest, by sending a submission to the Kaipara District Council, in a simple letter stating that you do not support large rate increases and express your loss of confidence in the leadership of the Kaipara District Council.

Stay silent and receive more of the same leadership and the slow destruction of our district, with a council that shows no vision, no ability, no hope and ever-increasing rates.

The Minister of Local Government the Hon. David Carter stated on national television that the National Government plan to intervene in the affairs of a local authority where rates are 2, 3 and 4% above inflation.

Kaipara’s 31% rate increase we hope will stimulate the Minister to stand up and show that he means business. The people of the Kaipara need to pressure the minister to act swiftly, as the Kaipara needs deeds not words.

We can gain strength from the words of Ella Wheeler Wilcox, when we need to protest.

Bill Guest Operations Director

Bruce Rogan, President

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Covering Northland Wide - from Warkworth to Kaitaia

• Farm Drainage• Races/Roading• Earthworks

• Laser Drainage• Trenching

• Pipeline Cleaning• Maintenance

• 6-Wheel Tippers• General Cartage• Truck & Trailers

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Phone: 09 439 7235 • Fax: 09 439 7239 • Mobile: 027 493 2206

Drainage Problems?

Gidday. Me again, and this Border Colly eye dog isn’t so happy eh?

Ya see, them peepil, tha Kenny’s, has moved out of tha Boss’s dairy unit over Ruawai. Sorri, shuda ixplained — they’s tha Boss’s sharemilkas, ‘an Boss sez ‘cos it’s tha end ofa seasin, they’s movin’ on ta a new sharemilkin’ contract ina Whykato.

“Ya see Dog,” Boss tole me. It is Gipsey Week, ‘an there’s a big changaroun’ ina industry. I gotta new sharemilker commin’ in a cupla weeks.”

Tah! — orlight for a Boss. But he duzzint realise that I bin slippin’ the colla tha lass few nites and havbin’ a little visit across tha river eh?

Tha sharemilkas got a mitey � ne house dog eh? She’s a bit ofa spunky labradoor bitch an’ we bin hittin’ it off pritty well. Now, here I am juss getting’ ta know her — heh, heh — ‘er names Saffron — an’ now Boss sez she’s gunna beggar orf. Won’t be same wivout her eh?

Oh well, I’se just gonna keep me nose ta tha wind. I herd that a Boss got sum new bloke’s joyned his Lodge wot has a stringa dogs ‘an they’s movin’ in ona old Wooley place upa valley. Mite slipa colla win they do, an’ take a look thrua � nce. But I’ll sure miss that Saffron!

Matra fact, the Boss, me an’ ‘is girlfren Sharlene jumped ina ute and headed fer tha dairy block, cos Sharlene sed we had do a cleenup before a new sharemilkas arrive. Well, they did werk asn’ I jus’ prowled aroun’ havin’ a reada the doggy emails wot we leave behin’ when we moves.

Picked up Saffron strait away eh. She rickoned she gunna miss me too.

Yep, I admits it. After smellin’ that messij, I curled up ona ute trey an’ had a bittuva sulk Wile Sharlene cleaned upa house, and Boss did a service ona herrinbone shed.

Nex’ mornin, Sharlene came ova ta tha kennil an’ give the let-ova korn beef frum their dinna. Well, ya kin only morn a lost mate fer so long, so I dealt ta that, an’ was a bit mor brite-eyed an bushy tailed wena Boss sed we wuz goin’ inta town.

“We gotta new sharemilker arrivin’ this aftanoon So well get a few thing’s fer the fridge ter say welkome ta Ruawai.”

We shot inta that shop it Paparoa, ana Boss wuz drivin’ back outa town

A dog’s tail . . .

Out wida old, and in wida newwin he spotted ‘s mates truck atta

Pap pub.“Juss duck in fer wun wiv Ray,”

he sid. Yeah, Right. Three hours lata, we back ona road home an’

Boss checksa cell phone. “Whoops,” he sed. “20 messijes from Sharlene. Tha new sharemilkers is arrived.”

I new then Boss wood getta rockit from Sharlene later, but � rst we hada

drop offa milk and bred, an’ eggs an’ bakin fer tha sharemilkas.

We turned up there drive, an’ then it hit me lika tunna bricks. Ina kennils bya hayshed wuz a hole kollection of Borda Collys.

And then scent hit me. Theys orl ladies eh? Boss give me a pat then.“Heh,heh. Didja reckin I

wuzin’t lookin’ out fer yer intrists win we picked a new sharemilkas Dog?

Whadda Boss eh? Cheers Billy

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Images from AlbertlandGidday. Me again, and this Border

Colly eye dog isn’t so happy eh?Ya see, them peepil, tha Kenny’s,

has moved out of tha Boss’s dairy unit over Ruawai. Sorri, shuda ixplained — they’s tha Boss’s sharemilkas, ‘an Boss sez ‘cos it’s tha end ofa seasin, they’s movin’ on ta a new sharemilkin’ contract

“Ya see Dog,” Boss tole me. It is Gipsey Week, ‘an there’s a big changaroun’ ina industry. I gotta new sharemilker commin’ in a cupla weeks.”

Tah! — orlight for a Boss.

win he spotted ‘s mates truck atta Pap pub.

“Juss duck in fer wun wiv Ray,” he sid. Yeah, Right. Three hours lata, we back ona road home an’

Boss checksa cell phone. “Whoops,” he sed. “20 messijes from Sharlene. Tha new sharemilkers is arrived.”

I new then Boss wood getta rockit from Sharlene later, but � rst we hada

drop offa milk and bred, an’ eggs an’ bakin fer tha sharemilkas.

We turned up there drive, an’ then it hit me lika tunna bricks. Ina kennils bya hayshed wuz a hole kollection of Borda Collys.

And then scent hit me. Theys

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• House wiring

• Cowshed wiring

and refrigeration

• Effluent pumps and systems

• Industial automation

and control

• Air conditioning and heat

pump sales and installation

Electricians • Air Conditioning • Commercial Refrigeration • Industrial Automation

Freephone: 0800 North1 (667841) Email: [email protected]

30 Edward Street, Dargaville 0310 Phone: 09 439 3006 Fax: 09 439 3020

Contact Name: Phil Doouss

Mobile: 021 228 3890

Tel: 09 439 3006Fax: 09 439 3020

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NorthWest Electrical

Address: 30 Edward StreetDargaville 0310

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Phil and his team have a wealth of experience in home air-conditioning systems and stock a variety of well-known brands. To add to the range, they have recently won the agency for one of the leading suppliers of heat pumps. “We are really excited to have recently been appointed an agent for Toshiba. We are able to design and supply efficient heat pump solutions and with the Toshiba range now on offer we can design the ultimate system to suit any home or office,” explains Phil. North West Electrical also services the local farming sector, including milking shed wiring and dairy refrigeration as well as the regular maintenance of farm electrical systems. Phil says “we have

access to all the leading brands of water pumps, effluent pumps and effluent irrigation systems and are focussed on delivering an excellent service.”

“We provide electrical services to a number of horticultural enterprises in the region, including kumara packhouses and temperature controlled storage systems for local kumara growers.”

“We are also skilled in the field of industrial control and automation for the timber, furniture manufacturing and plastics industries. We have recently completed sizeable automation and installation projects for plastic moulding facilities in the South Island and NSW, Australia.”

North West Electrical has it coveredPhil Doouss, is a man with his finger on the pulse, the electrical pulse that is. His company, North West Electrical has been servicing the Kaipara region for over 25 years with an impressively wide range of electrical services from domestic air-conditioning systems to farming effluent systems and large-scale commercial automation for factories The offices of North West Electrical

“Free soft toy for every Toshiba heat pump sold during

May, June and July”


For tyres, wheel alignment, batteries, alloy wheels, fitting and balancing

TRACTOR TYRES – all farm types

On-Farm

Service

Available

Finance available, usual criteria applies.

alignment, batteries, alloy wheels, fitting alloy wheels, fitting

• Kerikeri 09 407 7168• Kaikohe 09 405 2004• Kawakawa 09 404 3055• Kawakawa 09 404 3055• Kaitaia 09 408 6035• Dargaville 09 439 3060• Dargaville 09 439 3060

Whangarei09 438 7038

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Wellsford09 423 8674

■ Dairy, Water & Effluent Systems

■ Milking Machine Tests■ 24 hour 7 days service

Maungatapere transport

Livestock & general carriersHardware store & farm suppliesSilage & hay makingWorkshop repairsWater

MaungataperePhone 09 434 6722

Freephone 0508 434 672

YOUR LOCAL REFRIGERATION TEAMLed by a fully qualified refrigeration engineer with 30 years experience – we are the team who can do it all!

• Dairy chiller plant• Cool rooms• Water chillers• Air conditioning• Heat Pumps

Real local service!

24–7 Service E: [email protected]

www.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

Paul Emsden

Jon Walker Bruce Metzener Paul Dickens

(based in Ruawai)

P: 09 439 7172

Q — Just a little background to start with — how long have you been in the refrigeration industry?

A — I’ve been in the industry for 30 years, doing a variety of work from domestic refrigerators, cool rooms, water chillers right through to farm vat refrigeration. I’ve been working in the Dargaville area for eight years — many farmers know me by name!

Q — Is it important to regularly service your dairy refrigeration plant?

A — I suppose the question is what is your milk worth? If your milk is not at the required temperature you could be graded poorly, which will lead to a reduced payout. Fonterra requires milk to be below 18 degrees by the end of milking, and milk has to be cooled to 7 degrees or below after the completion of milking. It’s hard work for a machine to handle day in and day out, so your plant has to be in top order.

Q — How often is a service required?A — Once at the beginning of the season is vital, and once

at the height of summer (when cooling plants work the hardest) is highly recommended. Right now with many farms changing management for gypsy weeks it’s a chance to be pro-active with maintenance.

With gypsy week approaching it’s a good time to look at necessary maintenance around the farm — and a big part of this in the dairy industry is making sure that the all-important heart of the operation — your chiller unit — is running smoothly. To get the inside information on this vital aspect of farm maintenance we went to the source — Laser Electrical Dargaville’s Paul Emsden

Your farm refrigeration questions answeredQ — Have you any insights as to where

on-farm milk cooling is heading?A — Fonterra are indicating that cooling

requirements will only get more stringent. They believe NZ is behind the standard in on-farm milk cooling. I believe ultimately some form of pre-chilling will be required to lower the temperature of the milk before it gets to the silo.

Q — How can I future proof my farm then?

A — Here’s one example — we have a relationship with a company called Milfos who manufacture a product called an I –Converter. This glycol system snap chills the milk down to 4 degrees and makes most of the hot water you need in the process!

Q — So if a farmer has an urgent problem and you are on another job what happens?

A — Here at Laser Electrical we are lucky as we also have Bruce, Paul and John who have many years experience with on-farm refrigeration between them who can help me out so we really have you covered.

Q — What happens if there is a breakdown after hours?

A — We understand how important you refrigeration system is so for our clients we have a 24/7 call out system and as we have 4 people that can deal with any refrigeration emergencies we have you covered.

Northland agricultural company Advance Dairy and Pump are proud to have the backing and support of a nationwide organisation dedicated to best practice in their fi eld.

The Milking and Pumping Trade Association (MPTA) came into being to assure top quality results for dairy farmers who rely on their pumping equipment as the lifeblood of the industry. Much in the same way as Certifi ed Builders or master plumbers have banded together to assure the highest standards in their professions, the MPTA has been working since 1932 to keep the vital dairy industry pumping.

MPTA courses in such disciplines and milking machine maintenance and repair, water reticulation, hydraulic design and milk quality assurance have become an industry benchmark, and a strict code of practice is adhered to by all members. A big part of this code is about top-notch after sales service, and this is an area in which Advance Dairy and Pump excels.

At this time of year it’s a good idea to take a look at pump technology around the farm — make sure it’s working at peak effi ciency, especially in season-critical areas such as effl uent ponds and water pumping. If things aren’t sounding right, or outfl ow is down, talking to an MPTA member like Advance Dairy and Pump is the logical choice — they can offer the best advice and the right equipment to keep things fl owing on your farm.

Setting the standard for the dairy industry


Ph Jason Williamson 09 439 4336, 027 499 2530 Blair Williamson 027 609 5157

Phil Williamson 09 439 6104, 027 477 0199

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•Quarry Run LIMESTONE $5.25•Crushed LIMESTONE Metal $7.25

•BROWN Rock $2.00[all plus gSt] per ton

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Off er valid until 30 June 2012 or while stocks last, and only available at Fieldays or participating Suzuki dealers. Price is recommended retail, excluding GST. Not available in conjunction with any other promotions.

KingQuad 5004x4 Auto• Liquid cooled fuel injected

4-stroke• CVT transmission with Hi/Lo

Ratio and reverse• Push button 2WD/4WD select

with diff -lock option• Independent front and rear

suspension• 24 Month/15,000km warranty

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$12,169 $12,169 EXCLUDING GST

Randells Suzuki8 Kapia St, DargavillePhone 09 439 6952

Renovations – Extensions Decks and general carpentry

SubcontractingLight Commercial

Quality WorkmanshipMike Foster: 021 057 5575

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Are your farm cottages or milkers’ quarters in need

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Poland Motors LTDPh 09 423 7788 | 0274 864 934 DougMain Highway, Wellsfordwww.polandmotors.co.nz

POLAND MOTORSPRE-OWNED QUADS

Stock # Make Model Year KMs Details Prices*

8642 CAN AM Outlander 400

2009 19,345 Full farm kit, tyres worn. Very tidy. Helensville.

$6,800


2011 8,000 747hrs, bullbars, mudflaps, new duro Buffalo tyres, factory warranty until May 2014.

$9,000

8676 CAN AM Outland 650 Max

2009 15,100 Twin seater, bullbars. Warranty until October 2012. Tyres 20% front, 50% rear.

$6,500


2007 17,045 Bullbars, mudflaps. Very good service history. 6 months warranty.

$7,500

8892 HONDA TRX500FM 2006 31,800 Manual 5 speed. Popular model, fully serviced. 6 months warranty. 4x4 / 4x2.

$6,000

8882 CAN AM Outlander 500XT

2009 22,500 Black model. Alloy rims, bullbars. Fully serviced. 3,000lb winch. 4 new tyres.

$8,400


2007 25,000 V Twin, new alloy rims, 4 new Buffalo tyres. Very tidy. 3,000lb warn factory fitted winch.

$7,800


2009 16,900 Black model. No winch. Good, strong Contrax mudgrip tyres 60%.

$8,000

*excl. GST

It is just one facet of a very busy time of year for the dairy industry.

Waste spillage from cartage trucks is blamed for unnecessary mess for other road users and could create dangers for motorists.

Farmers must stand stock overnight before transporting them and truckies should avoid over� ow from their ef� uent storage tanks en route.

By May most cows have stopped milking and from here on, the farmers’ focus is making sure condition is maintained’

The traditional date for changing farms is June 1. It used to be Gypsy Day, it became Gypsy weekend, then it took a week and now dairy farm numbers have expanded so much the pressure on home removal and stock transport � rms is such it’s more like Gypsy month for dairy farm staff and their cows.

Hundreds of sharemilkers, dairy workers and managers change jobs and homes. That has an impact not just on the

Time for farm changesAs part of the annual farm changeover which happens from mid May to mid June — Gypsy Week — sharemilkers are shifting stock and councils across the country are reminding those invloved to make sure animals are prepared properly before cartage by standing them overnight

people who move but the communities they move to and from as well. A school with 100 pupils might have a 20% change or more in pupils as some come and some go.

“There is also stress of course caused by the fact that all members of families are leaving friends that they have have established, clubs and associations they might have joined, and all the minutiae of daily lives suddenly being radically changed,” said employment psychologist, Ian Downey.

“But there’s a compensation in that old friendships might be made more distant, but usually they ensure — and certainly in today’s world of the Internet — old friends can still keep closely in touch,” he said

“I think this is particularly important where youngsters are concerned, as they are able to use facebook, skype and other computer tools to keep in daily touch. It wasn’t so many years ago that after a few cards and letters, things became too hard to maintain. It is a different world today.”

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Suzuki’s 500 cc King Quad really lives up to its royal title when it comes to pulling its weight around the farm — and while you’re not likely to fi nd many actual royals tackling the dirty jobs, the rugged ATV with the regal sounding handle is defi nitely in a class of its own.

Suzuki have long been famous for designing machines for real on-farm conditions, and the liquid cooled fuel injected four-stroke mill of the King Quad certainly delivers what farmers need — more power to take on the tough conditions of a Kiwi farm in winter. Independent front and rear suspension in a clever layout provide ample ground clearance, and the smooth hi-lo ratio box delivers that power in smooth, effortless chunks when you need it.

Another big demand of the working farmer is space, and the King Quad has it by the truckload, with the ability to convert the versatile ATV for weed spraying, for carrying tools and fence posts, or of course for a perch for the trusty dog.

A very comprehensive 24-month warranty is just the icing on the cake — making the King Quad a right royal addition to any farmer’s garage.

Hail to the king of quads


Kaipara Service Directory

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Phone to advertise 0800 466 793LIFESTYLERKaipara

• All general engineering requirements• Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems

• Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250

PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310

[email protected]

ENGINEERING (2002) LTD

CHICKEN FERTILISER & LIMEA natural, cost effective all year round N.P.K fertiliser for pasture,

maize crops, market gardens & small blocks.We supply, cart & spread.

Also: • Lime • Wood shavings • Metal • Sand

Phone: 021 724 327 (Neil) Office: 09 299 64 86 or 021 270 6828 (Bruce) www.bennettfertilisers.co.nz

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• Household Items • Surplus Stock• Retail Storage • Very suitable as trade base for a Small Business

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Phone09 439 3075

• Boats and Vehicles • Documents • 24 hr, 7 day access

• Engagement Portraits• Weddings • Family PortraitsMike Collins021 22 33 470 [email protected]

Phone: 09 437 0117 Email: [email protected]: 021 187 9544 Website: www.ediltd.co.nz

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Greg BrownieFloor Sanding

Quality workmanship guaranteed

Locally owned and operated•Floorrestoration•Newfloorssandedandcoated

•Prepwork•Concretegrinding

Phone 027 439 7565 or 439 7564 34 Beach Rd, daRgaville Ph 09 439 6544

TRACTOR & MACHINERY

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MOBILE SERVICE

Les SweeneyBuilders

• New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions

Les Ph: 0274 972 929 A/H: 09 439 7524

Lyn’s CreationsLyn’s Creations

Phone Lyn 09 439 0751

Cakes for all occasions no job too big or too small

Established over 60 years your local funeral directorMale and Female staff available to discuss

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FREECALL 0800 66 77 47199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747

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Mobile 027 258 9931Email [email protected]

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For Sale½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road,Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday8am — 4pm.

½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road,Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday8am — 4pm.

½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday8am — 4pm.

Grazing AvailableWINTER COW Grazing available, experienced graziers, Phone 021 723 940.

Work WantedSAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools.Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

Animals and LivestockPUPPIES FOR SALE, Shihtzu x Toy Poodle. Cute pups, caramel coloured, non shedding, oudorless and easy to train. Ready for homes $550.00. Phone 09 431 6221.

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Pinaki Sand&

Clean Fill

09 439 1505027 614 6309

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats and Game Birds (process only)

All Beef hung for two weeks Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages

Hamburger PattiesTraditional Manuka wood smoked

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For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette

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Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

Ruawai Homekillsbright leaf bark Mulch

In BULK

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excellent moisture retention & weed

suppression

Ph berNie09 439 6785

TILESCall in to our

showroom to see the large range of quality

tiles available atPlumbing and Heating Centre 0800 326 123102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

WOOD FIRESFull range of

wood fires instore,excellent brands to

suite all homes

09 439 6123Plumbing and Heating Centre102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Property MaintenanceATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & Servicing. Make sure your chimney is clean for insurance purposes. Is your chimney/flue/fire box safe for this winter? Have it cleaned, safety checked, repaired. Phone John09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376 Crawford Solutions.

OFFAL HOLES 750 dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenence, painting, carpentry work, house hand wash, paintstripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 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.

Plants and NurseriesIT’S TIME Planting season is here. Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd, wholesale plant nursery selling quality native and coastal tolerant plants direct to the public. Great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm and at other times by prior arrangement. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

09 439 5556

Shrub & Trees from 50c

Open 9–4pmThu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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55 West Coast Rd Te Kopuru

“Thanks to local business people who have assisted erecting the poles, supplying bottles and to Ernie’s son Kevin for his help,” says Gordon Morfett from the Kauri Coast Promotions Society.

“This farm park is fast becoming a huge draw card for tourists and locals alike. There is not a day that goes by without many visitors calling in and checking out this fantastic new attraction,” adds Gordon.

“Full credit goes to Warren and May Suckling for having the foresight and courage to take on what looks likely to be one of Dargaville’s biggest fun and event centres in the future,” says Gordon.

“It has been very exciting watching and helping this park to grow to what you see today. Many more ideas are in the making to help it grow even bigger.”

Glass tree latest attraction at ErniesA fascinating new addition to Ernie’s kumara farm park is a six-metre tall ‘bottle tree’. This is the � rst of two coloured trees to be constructed.

Material Girls has the X-Factor by Kim Munro

Trevor Donald and Gordon Morfett from the Kauri Coast Promotion Society celebrating under the bottle tree with Ernie

A blend of music and theatre, Material Girls will make you laugh, have your feet tapping to iconic 80s tunes and warm your heart with some touching moments.

Produced by Deborah Steele and directed by Keith Allen, the show centres on the all-girl line up of pop singers, Connie, Cheryl, Lynn and Glenda, called the Material Girls and played by Julianne Parkinson, Deborah Steele, Jessica McEwing and Brenda Polwart.

The comical storyline follows the Material Girls’ transformation into a young, modern pop band. Success comes their way when their manager enters them into a TV music competition, complete with an ‘X-Factor’ style panel of judges including, of course, a Simon Cowell character.

Also appearing in the show as ‘X-Factor’ competitors were

Material Girls (from left) Julianne Parkinson, Deborah Steele, Jessica McEwing and Brenda Polwart.

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Piano- upright, Good working order. Tuned recently by local tuner. Brand - Shipman. Choice of two. Donation to DARGAVILLE LIONS. Phone 09 439 5937 A HRS.

A full house attended the Dargaville Little Theatre on Saturday night for the opening of the theatre’s latest show — Material Girls

local artists Brooke Menzies and Bernadette Keoghan, along with Adrian Humm playing Lester Leeds and Anna Marie Cutts as Maria Pavara.

The Material Girls repertoire includes popular 80s tunes, such as the Bonnie Tyler ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart, True Colours by Cyndi Lauper, and a hilarious rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’.

The cast of colourful characters more than rewarded its audience with a solid, enjoyable and highly amusing performance in a cosy and intimate venue.

The play runs until May 26.


Public Notices Public NoticesPublic NoticesCOMMUNITY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE, where the Biggest Loser Wins Cash, starting 31st May, call Debbie NOW to register 09 439 0827, only $60.00 for a 12 week course. This series of lifestyle-changing classes in a supportive environment will give you secrets to permanent weight loss and great health.

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

DINNY’S TAKEAWAYS. River Cruizers aboard Daisy – 90 minutes – Dargaville foreshore. Ph 09 439 4975 Sue. [email protected].

Situations VacantWE ARE SEEKING applications for the position of Herdmanager, 45km north of Dargaville. Reliable person with positive attitude and extensive farm experience required. Good understanding of animal health and pasture management is nessecary and the ability to keep accurate records and communicate to the farm manager. Primary school bus at gate. [email protected] or 09 439 6053.

WEEKEND & EVENING Position (Permanent Part Time Hours) 2nd position is now ready to be filled. If you are over 20 years old, have a great friendly outgoing personality, full retail experience, great computer skills, enjoy working in a sole charge position, and very flexible to extra shifts, then please send your CV and covering letter to: The Manager, Blockbuster, 3 Poto Street, Dargaville. Applications close Wednesday 30th May 2012.

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Badminton Weekly from Tuesday 8th May

Juniors 6–7.30pm $2/night

Seniors (14yrs +) 7.30pm onwards

$3/night

Dargaville Town Hall (rear entrance)Some racquets available

ALL WELCOMEEnquiries 022 013 5879

Application ForMangawhai Boating and Fishing

Club Incorporated has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Dargaville for the grant of a Club On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 57 Alamar Crescent, Mangawhai and known as The Mangawhai Boating and Fishing Club Incorporated.

The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is: Club license for ‘Private Members’.The days on which and the hours during which liquor is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday-Sunday 11am-1am.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Kaipara District Council offices at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Kaiwaka Service Centre, State Highway One, Kaiwaka.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville.

This is the first publication of this notice.

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100% Electrical Mangawhai is being sold as a Going Concern by current owners of eight years. Immaculately presented, busy Electrical/Appliance Retail store, operating under the 100% franchise in the popular Mangawhai Heads Shopping Centre.The business supports a loyal clientèle and provides a spacious floor area with rear loading access and storage space. Plant & Chattels $30,000 + SAV$120,000 (approx). Please email all inquiries to [email protected], attention Jeanette.

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100% Electrical Mangawhai is being sold as a Going Concern by current owners of eight years. Immaculately presented, busy Electrical/Appliance Retail store, operating Electrical/Appliance Retail store, operating Electrical/Appliance Retail store, operating under the 100% franchise in the popular Mangawhai Heads Shopping Centre.The business supports a loyal clientèle and provides a spacious floor area with rear loading access and storage space. Plant & Chattels $30,000 + SAV$120,000 (approx). Please email all inquiries to [email protected], attention [email protected], attention Jeanette.

FOR ALL YOUR FENCING REQUIREMENTS

Contact: 1Sum Fencing Contractors

Steve Nathanph (09) 439 6633 or (027) 272 7968

1SUM FENCING CONTRACTORS

Relievers Required

Trained and experienced staff required for relieving positions. Must be able to work at short notice and for full days, as required.

Please send CV to: Supervisor/Manager, 38 Parore Street, Dargaville 0310

TE ROROALEARNING ASSISTANCE

AGM – Te Roroa Learning Assistance Date: 11th June 2012 Time: 3:30pm Venue: Te Roroa Learning Assistance

22 Gladstone Street, Dargaville

Phone: (09) 439 1001 | Freephone: 0800 555 635 | Email: [email protected]

Listen to Big River FM“It’s your Community Radio Station”

09 439 3003 [email protected]’re looking after your community in so many ways

Dargaville 98.6 FM Ruawai & Aranga 88.2 FM

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Kaipara Citizens & Ratepayers Assn Inc

Meeting of Members and SupportersDate/Time: Wed 23 May, 4.00pmVenue: Lions Centre,

Hokianga Road, DargavilleBusiness: Update since last meeting

All members and prospective members welcome

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Interested stall holders and buskers please contact:

Patrice 09 431 6958 or 021 042 7629

Eggs Pork Fish Herbs Bacon Fruit & Vegetables Soap Honey Cheese Kumara Crafts Mussels Plants Potatoes

Calzone Pizza Preserves Onions Live Music


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Jack Daniels & Cola 4pk

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Jim Beam & Cola8% 8pk Cans

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Woodstock 8%440ml 4pk

$10.99

Wild Moose 5% 330ml 12pk

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Seagers 1L

Stoli Red 1L

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Coruba & Coruba Gold 1L

$36.99

Chatelle Brandy 1L

$32.99

Isaac’s Cider 1.25L

$8.99

Carlsberg 15pk

$24.99

Ranfurly 18pk 440ml

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Tui 15pk

$23.99

Speights/Lion Red/Waikato/ Speights Summit 15pk

$23.99ea

Cruiser 5% 12pk Btls

$19.99

Coruba & Cola5% 12pk

$19.99

Cody’s 8% 18pk $29.99

Smirnoff Brack Ice 7% 355ml 12pk

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Phone 09 439 4381www.thirstyliquor.co.nz Great parking and easy access

Under New ManagementOpen Now! Late night Friday/Saturday

Great Opening Specials on now!

Roper & Jones We put you first

roperandjones.co.nz110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 09 439 7295 Licensed under REAA 2008

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RhOdA MORRISOn 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912 RhOdA MORRISOn 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912 JOhn POWELL 021 439 555JILL WILSOn 021 505 712

Fabulous 2 bdrm townhouse. Huge living areas plus conservatory. Modern kitchen, handy location.Saturday 26th May 10–10.30$229,000 REf 3070

2043m2 north-facing section, great views overlooking marina just across the road. Sunny sheltered spot, concrete entrance way and formed driveway, power to gate, perimeter fenced. Prime location for boating and fishing. Call Rhoda now.$125,000REf 1298

4.5 ha on the tarseal, approx. 2 acres of orchard mixed variety of fruit trees, flowers grow well here too, 6-bay implement shed, shade house, chiller, large living area in house, sleepout, plenty of water, surplus 8 acres to lease or expand. Great starter for your horticulture lifestyle! Call Rhoda now.$379,000 REf 1299

3 bedroom home, close to town. Modern sunny kitchen. Decking on both sides. Nestled on 1 acre (approx.)Saturday 26th May 1–2pm$315,000 REf 3072

3 bdrm home, separate living & dining. Internal access garage + garage with bdrm, bathroom & kitchen. Handy location.Saturday 26th May 11–11.30$249,000 REf 3066

2 Bedroom home. Modern Kitchen. Easycare section. Single garage & workshop. Handy to town.$163,000REf 3068

108 hokianga Rd 20 Aoroa Road20 Parore Street 73 Jervois Street

RAchAEL dE VRIES 021 943 900

Whakapirau Rd – Maungaturoto Oakleigh Road – Paparoa 171 hurndall Street West – Maungaturoto

Room to move inside & out. 3 bdm home with enclosed deck. There is a chook run, shade houses, self-contained 1 bedroom unit, bird avery, 2 bay implement shed & orchard. 2 kms (approx) to Maungaturoto.$335,000REf 1294

Only a short drive from Paparoa Village. Set on 31ha (approx), 5 bdm, 2 bathroom home, hidden from the road. There is a loading race, several dams, half round shed with power.

$515,000 +gSt (if any)REf 1301

Owner is relocating. A property with many usages, zoned as commercial multi/other. Upstairs could be used as accommodation or offices, workshop downstairs with large covered area. An ideal live in business or possible investment with rentable areas.Auction thursday 7th June 2012, 12.30 in the offices of First National, 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

ShEILA BOOn 027 498 5651 ShEILA BOOn 027 498 5651

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51 Avoca East Rd – Tangowahine 41 norton Street – Te Kopuru

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Spacious 4 bedroom home, good bones, but a little tired. Set on 4.5ha (approx) in Tangowahine Valley. Rolling contour.

$288,000REf HL2032

Renovated, charming, colonial cottage, rewired, reblocked, reroofed, replumbed & painted. New carpet & polished floors. There are 24 varieties of fruit trees.

$165,000REf 3069

MIchELLE TOMLInSOn 027 339 5937 MIchELLE TOMLInSOn 027 339 5937

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123 hokianga Road

Magic Mangawhai 14 clyde Street

Centrally located sunny 3 bedroom home. Close to schools & dairy. Open plan living & tastefully modernised. French doors onto north facing deck. Private large level section. Heat pump & insulation. Single garage plus carport.$215,000REf 3065

4 bdm family home, gorgeous native timber flooring, fully fenced back yard, extra large double garage, short walk to estuary. Must see.

1604 sqm section in a good area. Ideal for subdivision, perhaps 2 townhouses. You choose…

$99,000REf S507

cRAIG cLEMEnT 021 461 668

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