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An ‘instant wharf’ attempt

While resource consent and all the red tape involved has been dealt with, the substantial wharf to replace the original settler’s landing on the upper reaches of the Otamatea is still a pile of building material, some miles from the riverbank. Much of the timber has been sponsored by Kaipara individuals and businesses

“So with the time frame so tight we are trying something that’s probably never been done before,” says 150th chairman, Albie Paton. “An instant wharf.”

The piles and decking for the wharf will be assembled off-site, and the entire structure prefabricated.

“We are looking for some skilled help and tools when we assemble all the bits and pieces at Tim McGill’s Barnbuilding site on Mountain Road on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 October, and then the setting in of the piles and assembly stage at the landing site in Bickerstaffe Road on Saturday 19.”

“We are asking volunteers to bring gloves and earmuffs as we are working with timber machinery, and tools and socket sets will be needed for the bolting up phase. We trust we’ll get some good help on something that has probably never been tried.”

The completed wharf will be the jumping off point for a pioneer landing and parade and three days of celebration of the original Albertland settlers arriving at Maungaturoto, after they rowed up the river from Kaiwaka.

With the countdown well and truly underway for Maungaturoto’s 150th anniversary celebrations November 1-3, a vital link to the event will be subject to a record-breaking effort.

“Registrations are flooding in and a year of planning and hard work for many people in the town is about to bear fruit,” said Mr Paton.

“We would welcome assistance on the wharf and I can be contacted on 09 431 8148 or 0274 949 448, while Tim McGill is on 021 487 055.”

Albie Paton, left, and Tim McGill ponder the plans. Inset: the remains of the original wharf at Mangaturoto

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The Networkers Band rock Dargaville as part of Mental Health Awareness Week activities. Wild weather may have moved the party indoors, but turnout to hear the music and enjoy a free sausage sizzle was still strong on the day.

Andy Bryenton from the Kaipara Lifestyler presents a donation check to the Dargaville Rotary club president Margaret Bishop following the Lifestyler’s coverage of the Rotary Club’s 75th anniversary.

Dargaville Library resembled a frontier town last week as its school holiday programme took on a Wild West theme. Acting library manager Lisa Salter says guest Gordon Gilligan dressed up as Lucky Luke and joined staff in reading stories to the children. The kids then engaged in arts and crafts, with many leaving with their own sheriff’s badge.

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Fun times at the museum

Kaipara candidates’poll results

While it is back to school week for pupils across the country, stories of holiday times and adventures will be swapped across a thousand playgrounds.

Provisional results showed Kaipara’s representative on the Northland Regional Council, Graeme Ramsey, was re-elected in the local body poll, while Kaipara Health Trust CEO, Debbie Evans, was voted onto the Northland District Health Board.

“Memories of Kaipara holidays will be shared all over New Zealand and overseas, after a very busy time for young visitors to The Kauri Museum,” said CEO Bet Nelley.

The museum is proactive over the holidays, with many young people visiting relatives in the area, some from Australia and further afield.

“Wet weather meant an influx to the museum, where our holiday programme

included such things as polishing kauri gum, with the results free to take home, and pioneer arts and crafts. A typical comment we had was ‘it’s much more fun than school!

“Our class making peg dolls was a huge attraction for the girls.”

Museum staff also highlighted the fun, dressing in period costumes to enhance the youngsters ‘trip back in time’.

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All local body election results received at press time were subject to confirmation, due on Thursday,October 17.

Mr Ramsey polled 1455 votes, defeating former Kaipara District councillors, Andrew Wade, 1076, Bill Guest 538, Jonathon Larsen, 314, and Transparency New Zealand candidate, Rochelle Budd with 292 votes.

Debbie Evans was elected ahead of the other Kaipara candidate, Libby Jones.

While Mr Ramsay was returned to the regional council, there are five new faces among the nine members, following a constituency variation. Councillors will now represent one of seven new constituencies, replacing the three previous wards based on district boundaries.

Dennis Bowman, Paul Dimery, Dover Samuels, Bill Shepherd and David Sinclair look set to be confirmed in their posts at press time. Councillor Bowman will represent the council’s new Te Hiku

constituency, Cr Dimery the new Coastal Central constituency, Crs Shepherd and Samuels the new Coastal North constituency and Cr Sinclair will represent Whangarei Urban. Joining Cr Sinclair as a Whangarei Urban representative will be returning councillor John Bain. The chair of the previous council, Craig Brown, will return as Coastal South constituency representative and also returning to council is Hokianga-Kaikohe representative Joe Carr.

Two members of the previous council, Tony Davies-Colley and Ian Walker did not stand for council while former councillors Bronwyn Hunt and Bill Rossiter’s bids for re-election were unsuccessful.

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A winning computer initiative Businesses boost mental health facilities The world of online learning and skills will now be available to

several Dargaville Pasifika families after 12 parents graduated from the second course of the Computers in Homes project.

Organised by the Te Roroa Learning Assistance, a charitable group established in 1999 to provide literacy services to the Kaipara community, the graduates were given their refurbished computers to fur ther their children’s and their own learning.

Earlier this year, manager of Te Roroa, Janet Te Rore, met with Reverend Kuli Fisi’iahu of the Wesleyan Church to see how TLA could help the Tongan community better meet their learning needs.

Ms Te Rore says with increasing numbers of services asking users to send or fill out forms on line, it is essential to be computer literate.

“Reverend Kuli knew that there was a need, not only to further educational needs but to empower the adults to learn computers too so they in turn could help their children.”

Last year, Te Torora ran the first CiH initiative for ten families with such success Ms Te Rore sought another programme from the programme coordinators.

The free computer criteria is a school aged child/children in each family, that

Another item on the wish list of the Kaipara Community Health Trust has been finally ticked off, with the “unveiling” of the refurbished mental health family conference room.

the home be in an internet capable area, that a minimum of ten people each pay $50 and complete the 20 hours free tuition.

Ms Te Rore says the programme is a great way for those unable to buy a new computer and is especially helpful for school children of all ages.

“CiH provide refurbished computers and tuition, pay for the first 12 months of internet connection with filtering, but it also means that computers can be recycled and put to good use in the wider community.”

The Gladstone Street based TLA centre offers a wide range of subjects from reading, writing, numeracy, Maori language and whanau literacy to driver’s licence and apprentice support, study skills and skills for life.

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KCHT chief executive Deb Evans, says the new-look facility at the community health building in Dargaville looks a million dollars.

“We had great support from so many — the Warehouse gave us a coffee table, curtains, art and other furnishings worth well over $400, the Dargaville Quilters Club donated $500, Fosters donated a lovely new three seater couch, the Northland District Health Board supplied the paint and the ANZ bank gave us a green ‘National Bank’ couch after their changeover.”

Dargaville Hospital operations manager, Jen Thomas, says the room is a vital space away from the hospital, located in the community health building, where mental health clients and their families meet with health workers.

“We wanted to make it a pleasant room where clients feel comfortable in — the old room as it was provided very little of that.”

Ms Evans thanked all the contributors for their generosity which said was ‘simply awesome.’

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Although the Northland Taniwha has had a tough season in 2013, they could be headed for success in a decade or so, if the achievements of the province’s Roller Mills players are any guide.

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Northland finished runner-up in the 10-team Roller Mills (under-13) tournament held in Silverdale between September 29 and October 6.

Melanie Harrison from Dargaville, who shared manager’s duties with Catherine Stewart from Ruawai, says although Northland lost the final 50–5 to Auckland East, making it that far equalled the union’s biggest success in the tournament which was first played in 1925.

Mrs Harrison says the team played six games in seven days. One of the highlights was beating Auckland West 10–7 in the semi-final, with a try in the final minute.

After that excitement, the final turned out to be an anti-climax, with Auckland East’s massive pack proving too good. “They were big.” Five of the 22 members of the Northland team — Matthew

Jubilant Northland players with their medals at the end of the recent Roller Mills tournament in Silverdale

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Mrs Harrison says, while many of the teams struggled to cope with injuries, Northland’s superior fitness meant all 22 in the squad were available for all games. “We were very lucky. We’ve got some hard, tough nuts in Northland.”

Top Mangawhai gardens on showThe best gardens in Mangawhai will go on public display early next month as part of a fundraiser for the local kindergarten and Plunket.

They can be viewed as part of the Palmers Planet Mangawhai Garden Ramble to be held on the weekend of November 9 and 10. First held in 2003 this event attracts loyal participants from the local area as well as those from further afield, says organiser Philippa Muller.

With the garden ramble celebrating its 10th anniversary, thanks to assistance from the Zonta group of Mangawhai, high teas will be available at the historic Tara Lodge on both afternoons.

Ms Muller says gardens from 20 properties can be viewed. “The gardens are of varying size, style and age. Several gardens have special attractions including ponds, artwork and historic buildings.”

Mangawhai Kindergarten head teacher Michelle Forgarty says the event is the kindergarten’s main fundraiser for the year. “Mangawhai Kindergarten is a non-profit organisation so without fundraising we would not be able to provide the children with high quality educational resources.”

Plunket community services leader May Seager says the ramble raises money that helps keep crucial services going. “Without funding efforts such as this, Plunket would have a tough time keeping up with maintenance on the clinic and providing activities and services for families. Thank you for the support.”

Tickets cost $15 if bought before Labour Weekend and $20 if purchased after. Children under 12 are free if they are accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at Fresh, Mangawhai; Mangawhai Books and Gifts; Jaques Superstore, Kaiwaka; Woody’s Winners, Wellsford; Hammer Hardware, Waipu; and Palmers Planet, Albany.


Mangawhai artists score church building by Colin Patterson

Artists in Mangawhai will soon have a place to call home, thanks to the generosity of the local Anglican parish.

The congregation has gifted its 127-year-old church building to Mangawhai Arts Inc, with the understanding it will be moved from its present location.

Arts Inc spokeswoman Jeanette Vickers says the group has 100 members. But it has no venue of its own to meet and hold exhibitions.

“The only time we get together is the Annual General Meeting, which we hold in the pub and the club.”

Mrs Vickers says the artists were gifted the building after member Jim Wintle heard it was available and made enquiries with the church.

“The next step is to get it to the Mangawhai Community Park.”

She says relocating the building is expected to cost around $40,000. “We had an art auction last anniversary weekend which raised $17,000. So we’re almost half way there.”

The artists want the building to go next to Mangawhai museum. However, any relocation requires approval from Kaipara District Council, which has been consulting with the community over possible uses for the 37ha park.

Mrs Vickers says a governance structure for the park will have to be established and resource consents obtained.

Moving the building will be a tricky proposition. “We can’t take the roof off. But the moving company says we can get it under the power lines — though there will be just 2cm to spare.”

While a moving date has yet to be scheduled, Mrs Vickers says she hopes it will be in March or April next year. There will then be a significant amount of work to connect services and upgrade the building. “It’ll need a good paint job. But we won’t be able to touch the facade because it’s a heritage building. We’ll also need to put toilets in it.”

Hi tech safety net by Alan Wheatley

One of the more impressive units on display that drew a lot of visitors at the recent Dargaville Fire Brigade’s 100th centenary celebrations was the hi-tech command Hazmat unit.

This $1million plus unit is only deployed at more serious fires such as the fire that destroyed Fosters department store in Dargaville in 2009, but is the most travelled unit in the fleet based at Whangarei HQ.

Whangarei Senior Fire Fighter Fraser Wright said the unit is built on a Dutch DAF chassis and is essentially a one stop mobile operations centre.

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Historic lodge building seeks new ownerDargaville’s Pono Lodge building is on the market, as the organisation that owns it copes with declining membershipand rising costs.

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The lodge dates from 1915 and for much of its existence has operated from a building on Hokianga Rd, just up from the War Memorial Hall.

Lodge grand master Paul Udall says the building has a lot of tradition and history. But the cost of maintaining it was becoming a burden for an organisation that meets there just once a month.

“We’ve got a building that’s a bit large. In spite of its age it’s a prime position. If someone wants to buy it, we’d be interested in talking to them.”

The Dargaville Rotary Club held its first meeting in the hall back in 1938 and continued to use it as a venue for many years. However, the rotary club now meets elsewhere. Mr Udall says the building has no other users, although he has had an approach from a group — which he declines to name — which is interested in hiring it on a long-term basis.

The building is zoned business. And in spite of its age it is not listed

among the heritage items in Kaipara District Council’s district plan. Mr Udall says this means it could be bought by a developer who might want to bowl it and redevelop the site.

Ideally, Mr Udall would like to sell to a buyer who would be willing to lease it back. But if that is not possible, Mr Udall says the lodge will look to relocate.

Sales agent Viv Smith of PGG Wrightson says although there has been a lot of interest there have been no firm offers. The building is on the market for $180,000.

Antique heritage on showNorthern Wairoa Lions Club

president Jean Johnson is overjoyed with the response and the turnout to this year’s inaugural Antiques and Collectors’ afternoon.

“The event was very successful,” says Jean. “People brought along their family heirlooms and treasures for all to enjoy, and many of them also did quite well in the auction part of the afternoon.”

There was certainly a wealth of beautiful and historic antiquities on display, spanning many decades and a whole range of categories.

From valuable and finely wrought jewellery, through to art and porcelain ware, colonial linen and chandeliers and even items from our farming past such as a hand operated butter churn. Unlike popular television

show Antiques Roadshow there was no professional valuer on site — instead this was a celebration of quirky items with colourful pasts.

The only nod to the sometimes surprising value of these artefacts was the price they achieved at auction once all comers had taken the opportunity to inspect and appreciate each piece. History was on display at the inaugural Lions’ Antique show

The Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association, Kaipara District Council commission chair, John Robertson, and Bruce Rogan from the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association met to debate the rates dispute arising from the cost blowout to the Mangawhai wastewater scheme.

About 40 members of the public passed four resolutions supporting the Mangawhai residents.

One asked the commissioners to set up a district-wide liaison committee with representatives from ratepayer groups, Greypower and iwi with the aim of improving links between the council and the community.

After the meeting Mr Robertson told the Kaipara Lifestyler he would be happy to meet with such a group but it would have to be driven by the community and KCRA would have to decide its membership. KCRA chairman Bill Guest, says he hopes to have it established in the next two weeks. KDC chief executive Steve Ruru, told the meeting that the district is in line to

Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association chairman, Bill Guest, addressing the meeting.

lose $5.4 million of government funding if the legal dispute over the Mangawhai rates is not resolved.

The refusal of some Mangawhai residents to pay rates they believe are not legal is costing the council more than $3 million in lost income.

Mr Ruru says the council is compensating for this lost income by reducing spending on roading projects by more than $3 million. However, spending on local roads attracts a subsidy from the New Zealand Transport Agency. If the court case is not resolved by the end of the current financial year, millions in subsidy money will be lost forever. “The clock is ticking,” says Mr Ruru.


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Many of us have been waiting for a change in the weather to take care of vital outdoor chores, and now that summer is on the horizon it’s time to break out the chainsaw, mower, brush cutter and post hole borer to get them sorted.

Spring growth needs reining in in most back yards — the perfect place to deploy the good old Masport and take some exercise. But for more tangled growth perhaps the spinning blades of a brush cutter or the nylon touch of the weed whacker are in order. Stihl’s new twist on gardening offers not only an electric, battery powered mower to compete with the proven performance of the Briggs and Stratton four-stroke, they also have interchangeable power equipment for chopping, edging, pruning and cutting vegetation down to size.

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Tackle those chores while the sun shinesSummer doesn’t just mean lazy days and balmy nights for the hard-working folks of the Kaipara.

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Labour WeekendDoing it for the kidsLabour weekend heralds a season of great outdoor entertainment each year, and 2013 is shaping up to be another stunner here in the Kaipara. Add in the fun of Halloween to a three-day weekend and there’s plenty to do for young and old.

The Aratapu Tavern have just finished a weekend of smooth and swinging sounds, with their yearly jazz fest drawing in the crowds on the 12th and 13th.

Now the trappings of New Orleans are coming down and the cobwebs and ghosts are going up as Donice and her team prepare to host a proper Halloween spookfest — specifically for the kids of the Kaipara.

The fright-night holiday is, after all, a chance for youngsters to dress up in

fun costumes, carve jack o’lanterns, enjoy well-deserved candy and have a good time — and at the Aratapu Tavern there’ll be the chance to get amongst all the action in a safe environment, with a whole day of activities like apple bobbing, a costume contest, games and treats on the 26th. And not a single stranger’s door need be knocked on!

Over at the Mangawhai Tavern there’s fun aplenty for the older ‘kids’, with some rocking Kiwi sounds supplied

by Blacklistt (ex Blindspott), Villainy, and local lads done good, Soljah on the 19th. The blend of hard rock and groove will surely appeal to a wide audience, as will the welcome return of Kaipara favourites Tempist Fujit, who support Fire at Will and The Feelers on the 26th. Down at the Maungaturoto

Hotel there’s haunted action aplenty with their big Halloween shindig, and Dargaville’s Northern Wairoa Hotel is in on the frightfully fun action too, with a costume party lighting up the night — a great follow up to their barn-burner of a cowboy night recently.


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Whether you’re into hiking, camping, boating, fishing, or just relaxing beside the lakes or at the beach, the natural environment we’re lucky to live in is one of the most beautiful in the world.

If it’s time to get your boat out on the water, talk to Baty Thomas Engineering first — they are the experts when it comes to aluminium repairs, especially in marine applications. From simple welds to full superstructure rebuilds, they can get you ship-shape and ready to sail.

Meanwhile, you’ll find vessels of a different nature at Dargaville Kayaks, your local supplier of the popular watercraft from Ocean Kayaks. Jason Dassler, owner of Dargaville Kayaks, is a champion kayak fisherman in his own right, with plenty of knowledge and experience to share. You can be sure he’ll offer good advice when it comes to setting up your new ‘silent and stealthy’ fishing kayak for summer — or just getting out on the water for fun!

For all things outdoors, a visit to Nola Sports is a chance to gear up with the latest and best. Right now Nola Sports have great deals on Ridgeline gear, but keen anglers will be right into the huge selection of rods, reels and tackle as well — perhaps with an eye on the brand new Predator torpedo system, an advanced and wicked looking piece of equipment which promises catch after catch.

When that catch is in, what better way to celebrate than by lavishing some culinary attention on it? Great tuckers can be sizzled up on the barbecue with the help of Gas and Tyre Services — your stop for that all important swappa bottle. And if you’re getting together with mates for a barbecue, a little visit to the Empire Liquor Centre will afford you a pleasant drop or a cold brew to share as well.

The great outdoors beckonsLabour Weekend is nearly upon us and that means the start of another classic Kaipara summer filled with good fun in the great outdoors.

It’s going to be a full-on summer, and Dargaville is the perfect base of operations for adventure. Close to beaches, forest, lakes and more — we also have the experts in town to help make the most of the summer months.

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Range, recharge times, speed (or lack thereof) and some wacky designs have combined to make early adoption of this enviro-friendly technology seem best suited to Hollywood A-listers — who happen to also have a Bentley in reserve for when the batteries run dry.

But auto giant BMW have flipped the game on its head with the release of the i3, a neat, practical and thoroughly German interpretation of the e-car concept which is no mere four-door golf cart.

The i3 ticks many of the right boxes by boasting a 0–60 time in the early sevens, 170 horsepower and a range of up to 140 kilometres on a single charge. The price, too, is less than many industry pundits guessed for a fully fledged electric BMW — not a budget marque by any standard.

At $30,000 less than the competing Tesla Volt in the US market, this is quite a coup. The best news is twofold — first,

This works well when it comes to securing your automotive investment — but proves a problem if expensive-to-replace key-fob clickers are lost or damaged.

That is, at least, until this week, when Farrand and Mason’s latest locksmithing technology came on line. The local engineering firm have a long history of investing in security technology, and now they have brought the ability to ‘clone’ electronic alarm remotes to the West, with advanced computer equipment sourced from Remote King in Australia.

The ability to replicate modern electronic alarm remotes adds to the already extensive repertoire of the Dargaville company, who can also cut keys from code, meaning that even badly damaged or completely missing keys can be replaced. The Remote King system

enables car owners to make a copy of their alarm, immobiliser or even garage door opener remote before it becomes lost, damaged or worn out, keeping a spare for emergencies. For some cars, there’s even the option of creating a whole new remote — even when the original is lost or destroyed.

Currently the Remote King range covers over 80 popular models of vehicle, with more coming online every day. In an age of high-tech security, it’s great to have such a facility here in Dargaville — the only one of its kind north of Auckland.

Electro pop from Munich Key security cuts both waysThe electric car has proven to be a tough nut to crack, as weaning customers off the high-octane convenience of petrol and onto the plan-ahead realities of drive-by-wire has thrown up serious PR problems.

Modern technology is staying one step ahead of increasingly tech-savvy car thieves, with the latest generation of electronic alarm systems using sophisticated cryptographic techniques.

that the styling of the i3 is conservative by comparison to some predicted ‘future cars’ — less radical than the already accepted Smart ForFour, for example. Secondly, the range of the i3 can be boosted considerably with the addition of a tiny gasoline engine, feeding the battery like the diesel generator in a locomotive.

Perhaps even more exciting is that the big brother of the i3 is lurking in the wings — the reputedly staggeringly high-tech and thoroughly ultramodern i8. The future is here — though they still can’t fly, unfortunately.


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Pre-Loved Cars11 MoNDEo 2.3L, Auto, sedan, 1 very careful lady owner, only 32,000 km’s, painted Chill ..................................$23,50012 MItsuBIsHI LANCER SEi, 5dr hatch, leather trim, heated seats, only 8857km’s, big savings ......................$25,99012 MoNDEo TITANIUM, 2.0TD, 1 owner, 8,200km, 6 speed auto, technology,

safety & economy, big savings .......................................................................................................................................$42,99012 Focus TREND TD, extremely low kms, in silver ........................................................................................................$29,99012 Focus TREND 2.0 Petrol, 6 speed Auto, 30,000km, painted blue ......................................................................$26,99012 MaZDa 3 GLX, GEN II, auto, 1 owner, 22,740km, priced to sell ...............................................................................$25,99010 suZuKI sx4 Low kms, just come in, painted blue, mint condition .....................................................................$23,99009 Focus 2.0 Auto, painted Green, very nice..................................................................................................................$16,99008 MoNDEo 2.0, Manual, only 59700km’s, very tidy ...................................................................................................$15,99008 MoNDEo Zetec Sport 2.3 petrol, with leather, low kms, great history ...............................................................$23,99007 FaLcoN BF XR8, 5 litre, mint condition, painted Obsession, 2 owners, 100,000km .......................................$24,99007 FaIRMoNt BF2, Ghia V8, only 36500km’s, mint condition ..................................................................................$27,99006 MoNDEo 2.0 auto, sedan, painted Tonic Blue ........................................................................................................... $8,99005 FaLcoN BA XR6, only 130,000kms, painted Blue .................................................................................................... $11,25005 MItsuBIsHI PaJERo EXCEED 3.8 petrol, 7 seater, 4x4, always popular ......................................................... $17,99005 HoNDa cIVIc VTX, hatchback in green, 1 owner, NZ new, only 55,000km .......................................................$15,49004 HoLDEN coMMoDoRE Executive, 1 owner, good work horse ............................................................................. $6,99003 FaLcoN BA Fairmont in white, last owner for 8 years, above average ................................................................$10,45003 suBaRu FoREstER XT, silver, nice looker and very popular ............................................................................... $8,99002 HoLDEN coMMoDoRE VX Calais, Well maintained, leather trim, low kms ....................................................$12,990 02 MItsuBIsHI aIRtREK station wagon, painted silver, roof rack, tow bar, alloys ............................................. $8,490 96 toYota coRoNa PREMIO 1.8, well above average ................................................................................................ $5,990

Light Commercials12 RaNGER XLT, 3.2TD, double cab, auto, hard lid, tuff deck, monsoon shields, nudge bar, tow bar .................$53,49012 RaNGER XLT 4WD 3.2 TD (new model), crew cab, 6 speed manual, complete with canopy, tow bar,

tuff deck, ex Ford Executive driven, painted Black Mica, a rare opportunity ..... REDucED FuRtHER to $46,99012 RaNGER XLT 4WD 3.2TD, crew cab, wellside, manual, painted Cool White, only 8,000km’s ........................$49,99012 RaNGER XLT 4WD 3.2TD (new model), crew cab, 6 speed manual, complete with tow bar,

tuff deck and tonneau cover, painted Black Mica, immediate delivery .............. REDucED FuRtHER to $43,99011 RaNGER XLT, 3.2TD, 4WD, crewcab, wellside, painted Black Mica, hard lid .............................................. DuE IN sooN08 RaNGER XLT 4WD, 3.0TD, manual, doublecab, wellside, painted Gold, 1 local owner ....................................$31,99008 MaZDa BT-50, 4WD, doublecab, wellside, painted Grey ............................................................................ DuE IN sooN 08 RaNGER XLT 4WD, 3.0TD,auto, 2 local owners, loaded with extras ..................................................................$30,49507 MaZDa Bt-50 single cab, flat deck, 4x2, 1 owner, drives great ............................................................................ $17,99007 RaNGER XLT, 3.0TD, 4WD, wellside, crew cab, green, canopy ...............................................................................$27,99007 MaZDa Bt-50, auto, double cab, wellside, nudge bar, canopy, plus lots of extras ........................................$29,99006 couRIER XLX auto, crew cab, flat deck, very nice example .................................................................................$20,99002 couRIER XLX 4WD, double cab, canopy and tuff deck (these are hard to find) ..............................................$15,990

Phone: 09 439 7335Normanby Street, Dargaville

Farrand & Mason LtdGENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

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• Key Cutting – Copy & From Code• Garage door opener replacement.

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under new managementnew look, new team - Same great Service!

Cnr Parore & Normanby Streets, Dargaville

BOOK NOW! PhONe: 09 439 6377Cnr Parore & Normanby Streets, Dargaville

• WOF (Gold Card Discount available)• Scan tool diagnostics• Parts & Repairs• Servicing

Mon – Fri: 7.30 – 5.30Sat: 9 – 1

New team at the helmKeeping cars on the road and commercial vehicles hard at work is the name of the game for Dargaville mechanic and new business owner Daniel Parkinson, who has recently taken over as owner of Dargaville business Morfett Auto Services.

While the iconic red-roofed garage is now under new management, he stresses that the values which have made Morfett’s a trusted name in the West Kaipara are alive and well under his stewardship.

Stepping up to the challenge of running his own bustling auto centre after ably assisting the previous owners, Daniel is joined by members of his family to deliver prompt repairs and timely service for his customers — many of whom have been loyal Morfett Autos supporters for many years. Yvonne takes charge of admin and reception, while Trevor is at Daniel’s side in the workshop, as well as establishing a new marine division to the company.

This new development will see Morfett Autos stocking the popular Parsun range of outboard motors, from ‘seagull’ micro units to larger motors for pleasure craft and angler’s launches. There’s already

Daniel Parkinson is pleased to be at the helm of Morfett Autos

a stir of interest surrounding the new venture, though right now all hands are busy taking care of the change-over, and of course, making sure that a whole fleet of Kaipara vehicles are road worthy for the summer ahead.

DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS

ROAD SAFETY

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New team at the helm


Kaipara Service Directory

Ring AndrewRing AndrewNo job too smallCovering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750

ProPertyMaintenance

& rePairATS• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks

• Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes

• Windows & Latches • Plus Much MoreLocaL DeaLers for:

3 Parore St, Dargaville • Ph 09 439 8881

CHAINSAWS & MOWERSCHAINSAWS & MOWERSCHAINSAWS & MOWERS

Pick Up & Delivery Service

AvailableConditions apply

Locally owned and operated - Quality workmanship guaranteed

Floor Sanding

NZQA Qualified with National Certificate. Approved Member Floor NZ

grEgBroWniE

09 439 7564027 439 7565

• Floor restoration• New floors sanded and coated• Prepwork

• Polyurethane Finishes• Oil Finishes• Concrete Grinding and Polishing

Les SweeneyBuilders

• New Housing • Commercial • Alterations • Additions

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

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

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS AND DESIGNS

360 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka 0573office 09 423 8092 or 09 431 2544 mobile 021 276 7389

email [email protected] www.wrightdesign.co.nz

Ask Brian for your discount

WRIGHT DESIGNQUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZCAD, L.B.P. 117345

40+ years experience • All designs/plans council guaranteed FREE site/house visit • Plan printing available from A4 to A0

Digging up history

Drumming a different beat

Amid thigh-deep mud and remains of the old sawmill once on the site, developers of the new Countdown Supermarket site in Dargaville have unearthed a massive and very old rata tree. Site manager, Jason Blakiston said the tree probably predated Maori settlement. “It’s incredibly old, as the edge of the river was once there and this tree was already well buried.” The first stage of foundations is all but finished, with the sinking of more than 820 heavy-duty concrete piles.

The beat rolled on in Dargaville over the weekend with an African Drum and Dance Weekend. More than 40 drum aficionados came to Dargaville Intermediate School for a weekend master class with teacher Simon Fraser from Melbourne. Auckland teacher Monica Evans also gave advice on the best moves on the dance floor.

The weekend ended with a public performance on Sunday afternoon, combining the rhythm of more than 20 drums with the energy and grace of body movement.

Bookkeeping and administration services Customised for you in your office or mine

Professional and computerised service for your business

Phone Sheena on 021 439 157

Drummers Linda McLean and Josie Scott keep the beat

Wild weather fails to stop hospice supportersEven some diabolical Dargaville weather failed to stop community-minded Kaipara residents from raising $1500 for the local hospice.

They came to a fundraising dance last Friday featuring the band Liverpool Street at the Northern Wairoa Golf Club at Baylys Beach.

Dancing continued as the wind blew and the rain came down in buckets. But then proceedings came to an abrupt end as a power cut turned everything into black.

While the lights came back on quickly, thanks to the golf club’s stand-by generator, everyone decided that

because of the extreme weather, it was best to call it a night and headfor home.

But before everyone left, band leader Chris Manning presented a cheque of $1500 to Gina Thompson and Beth Suckling of Hospice Kaipara.

Hospice Kaipara serves the Kaipara district. It covers from the Waipoua Forest to Maungaturoto, the Dargaville township and its surrounds, which includes from Poutu to Tangiteroria.

Liverpool Street band leader Chris Manning hands a cheque to Gina Thompson and Beth Suckling of Hospice Kaipara

• Plumbing • gasfitting • Roofing • DRainage

• seweR systems • sePtic tanks • gas/wooD fiRes

• wateR tanks • PumPs • sPouting

• bathRoomwaRe • gas califonts • gas aPPliances

• solaR hot wateR heating • PiPes anD fittings

102 Jervois street, rD2, Dargaville 09 439 6123 • 09 439 6124

FreePHoNe 0800 326 123 www.plumbingandheat.co.nz

Craftsmen Plumbers, Gasfitters, Drainlayers


For SaleFREE FIREWOOD, lots of logs, remains of pine har-vest. Own chainsaw & trailer needed. Ruawai, phone 09 439 2077.

MANUAL POST hole borers, 150mm – 300mm, $90 plus freight. Good & cheap. Phone 09 431 6309 or 021 777 792.

Work WantedELECTRICAL CARAVAN WOF, 2wk special – $75.00. Phone 0274 717 331.

MECHANIC, QUALIFIED & experienced, full time position needed, also consider other work, Ph 020 401 77093.

SAND 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.

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

WantedLEASE LAND wanted. Will pay up to $500 p/ha. Phone Paul, 09 431 6461.

Nurseries & PlantsPLANT SALE – Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd is having a plant sale, a further 10% taken off our already low wholesale prices. Buy 30 plants or more and get another 5% off. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm or else by appointment. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223 or email [email protected]. Sale ends 3rd November 2013.

Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 22 October 2013 edition is 10am, Monday 21 October 2013. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Public Notices

ACOUSTIC BLACKBOARD Concert - First Thursday of the month - 7.30 - 9.30pm, Commercial Hotel, River Rd, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle, tea and coffee.Performers and audience welcome. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933.

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

Public Notices

Property MaintenanceAAA+ PAINTER, wallpapering specialist, roof spray coatings & waterblasting. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376, Crawford Solutions.

A1 PAINTING, semi-retired, interior/exterior, two man gang, long experience. Best rates, phone Robert 027 423 1166.

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. Cell 027 455 7750.

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

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

StorageSECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz

Animal AccomodationMG BOARDING Kennels, Matakohe. All pets welcome. Dogs $15/night. Cats $8/night. Phone Tom or Jenny 09 431 7368 or 027 285 8944.

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages

Hamburger PattiesTraditional Manuka wood smoked

Bacon, Ham & Salami

Over 25 years experienceFor prompt & professional service contact

Wayne or Annette

Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 [email protected] Packs Available

Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

HomekillsThe Board of Trustees and the Principal of Dargaville High School extend a cordial invitation to you to attend our annual Senior Prizegiving Ceremony to be held in the School Hall on Friday 1st November 2013 commencing at 9.45am. Could visitors please be seated by 9.30am.

The ceremony will be split into two sessions. Session one is between 9.45am and 11.00am and session two is between 11.30am and 12.45pm. Sporting and Academic Dux awards will be presented at the end of the Prizegiving Ceremony.

There will be a morning tea in the staffroom between the two sessions

Senior PrizegivingDargaville High School

Situations Vacant

Caregivers WantedDo you have a full clean drivers licence? Are you able to work away from home for up to two weeks at a time? Do you have an interest in working with the elderly? If you answer yes to all 3 questions we need you!

We can train you to become a live-in caregiver to provide services to our elderly clients.

Send your CV to [email protected] or call Jonathan on 09 438 2314

PUBLIC NOTICE

Kaipara District Council TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSUREPursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that the following road will be temporarily closed on the day and at times below for the purpose of holding a rally sprint.

Sunday 20 October 2013 9.00am to 6.00pm

(earlier if finished before)Pritchard Road from its junction with Valley Road to the Kaipara

District boundary.

Further information, if required, relating to this temporary road closure can be obtained from Customer Services, Local Government Centre, Dargaville.

SOUTHERNCOUNTRY

If no interest shown in the club we will be forced to close 24 November 2013. We require a Secretary & Treasurer to keep it running!Music Club – Sun 20 Oct, 2013

Coronation Hall, Te KopuruPh 09 439 5255 All Welcome

CONCRETE PLACER /HAMMER HAND

HSB Builders requires a Concrete Placer / Hammer Hand to join their team.

• 4 years minimum experience at concrete laying• Full time position based in Maungaturoto• Applicants must be hard working, motivated and work well as part of a team• This position will give you the the opportunity to learn the building trade• Must have restricted or full licence.

Email CV & references by Thursday 31st October 2013 to:

[email protected] phone 021 506 260

Dargaville Bobcat Services

Phone or Txt Paul 027 271 2022

• Calfshed/stockyard• Site preparations• Drilling

• Driveways• Metal spreading

Tip Truck also available

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL

WANTEDWe buy and remove

Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors Trucks - Roofing Iron - Batteries - Copper

Brass - Aluminium etc.Little River Transport Ltd

Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 • Saturday-Sunday 8-3

Phone 09 439 4940Work with your local licensed dealer

Muddy WatersART GALLERY

Paintings, Photographic prints, Art Glass, Jewellery, Sculptures, Ceramics, Handwoven and Knitted Scarves, Gifts, and a wonderful array of blank cards for all occasions.

Arts

Associat

ion

Corner of Kapia St and Parenga St, DargavilleMonday to Wednesday 10am – 4pm • Thursday 10am – 5.30pm

• Friday 10am – 4pm • Saturday 10am – 1pm

www.dargavillearts.co.nz • Check us out on

Volunteers at the gallery required - please contact Robyn 09 439 6959

Call in and visit our friendly gallery where we have something for everyone:

GREYPOWEROTAMATEA

INC.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting

of the above organisation will

be held at theMaungaturoto

Hotel following a meal

for financial members at 12.30pm on

Wednesday 30th October 2013

I would like to thank all the people who

supported me in my stand for

a seat on the NRC, although

unsuccessful your support is

very much appreciated.

Thank you,Andrew Wade

DRIVE PHONE FREE!

TILESCall in to our showroom to see the large

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

BATHROOM WARE Full range of Bathroom ware, Tapware,

Kitchen sinks and more at

Plumbing and Heating Centre 0800 326 123102 Jervois Street, Dargaville


UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP

Phone: 09 439 8210Fax: 09 439 8355 BEACH ROAD DARGAVILLE

Manufacturers of Fairview: Aluminium Windows & Doors Aluminium Inserts Security Doors & Windows Fly Screens Window ReglazeAuto Glass for ALL insurance Companies Stone Chip Repairs & Windscreen ReplacementAgents for Garador: Supply and Install, Sectional Doors, Roller Doors, Tilter Doors, Garage Door Motors & Maintenence

126-130 Victoria Street, DargavillePhone: 09 439 8624NOLA SPORTS

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ALL $10 OFF

TUMBLEWEED PIG PINK TEES OR

TUMBLEWEEDBLUE OR PINKCAMO TEES

WOMEN’SRIBBONWOOD V-NECK Blue Camo or Pink Camo

MEN’S HEARTLANDV-NECK BERKLEY 5”

GULP BAIT

SHIMANOEVAIR SHOESNon SlipGrey Camo

OR TWO FOR $35

$25EA

NOW $59EA

NOW$30EAOR TWO FOR

$40

OR TWO FOR

$50

SALEBlue Camo or Pink Camo

OR TWO 35

Grey Camo

OR TWO FOR

3 FOR$50

WORKMANS TEESTEES

V-NECK

NOWNOW$$33.50EA

NOW$89.99 Only in

Bargain Bin

FOUR PACKS FOR $30

kaipara lifestyler, october 15 2013

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