kaipara lifestyler, february 11 2014

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February 11 2014

Theatre Fest to foster creative talentIt is time for aspiring and well-rehearsed playwrights, directors and thespians to start thinking about Theatre Fest …

Open day at Kai Iwi LakesA community open day is being held this Saturday (February 15) at the Kai Iwi Lakes …

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New citizens — the Pollard family. From left to right: Sylvia Pollard, Sir Jerry Mateparae, Graham and Susan Pollard and Eva and Theo Pollard. See story on page 3 …

A special day at Government HouseA Dargaville family travelled to Government House in Wellington last week to be bestowed with their New Zealand citizenship amid nationwide celebrations to mark Waitangi Day.

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Court decision reservedThe outcome of an application

from the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association for a judicial review of the town’s costly wastewater scheme is some time away after Justice Paul Heath reserved his

decision after a three day hearing last week. About 100 Mangawhai residents travelled to the court to hear lawyers for their association and those for the Kaipara District Council present submissions.

The judicial review seeks answers to the Ecocare sewage scheme which burgeoned into an $80 million council debt and subsequent rates burden, which lead to a number of Mangawhai residents refusing to pay.

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Extension full steam ahead

A community chorus

Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club’s extension is proceeding apace at Dargaville’s Harding Park, assisted by dry weather over summer. The building frame has now been erected and installation of a roof is due to start this week. The project will more than double the space the club has to display old tractors, harvesters and other machinery. President Bill Fitness says the club has decided to delay its next Crank-Up Day until spring, so it can also serve as an official opening for the extension.

Waitangi day was the date of a yearly tradition at Baylys Beach — the annual Craig Osbaldiston Memorial Surf Contest. Established to celebrate the life and legacy of local surfer Craig Osbaldiston, the event is held on Waitangi morning each year, with a field of local wave-riders competing in a spirit of remembrance and fellowship. Mr Osbaldiston passed away due to melanoma, and the surf contest also serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about this dangerous form of cancer, preventing the loss of young lives. The event which commemorates his name has been running without fail since 2005.

Some of the Kauri Chorus members with a basket of foodstuff for the Dargaville Foodbank. They have their Christmas get together in February (for a number of reasons) and instead of gift buying for each other decided to do something for the community instead. If you are interested in joining the Kauri Chorus please contact Sharon Hunter 09 439 5634.

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NebraskaAn aging, booze-addled father makes

the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million-dollar Mega-Sweepstakes Marketing prize. Will this voyage prove to be a chance at redemption, or the last gasp for a failed relationship?August: Osage County

A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Featuring the talents of Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep in an all-star cast.The Railway Man

Mistakenly branded a spy during WW2, Eric Lomax (Colin Firth) was subjected to imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army. Years later, in a bid to let go of a lifetime of hatred and anger, he travels back to the scene of his imprisonment to confront his captor, accompanied by his best friend.The Wolf of Wall Street

The powerful combination of Scorsese and DiCaprio does it again, bringing the hedonistic, cruel and crooked world of 1980s Wall Street to vivid life. Witness the excess and the greed which fuelled an economic collapse, tinged with bizarre humor and real insight.I, Frankenstein

The legendary creature, created by the mad Doctor Frankenstein, is pitched into a centuries-long battle against legions of demons - a job for which his super strength

and nigh invulnerability seem just the right tools. Frantic supernatural action from the dark era of magic to the present day.

RobocopA remake of the classic 1980s dystopian

sci-fi action movie, in which a badly injured police officer is brought back to life - and on duty - as a super-powered cyborg. Behind the explosions and motorbike chases this is a story about the conflict between humanity and technology, and the role of human compassion in law enforcement - deeper than it appears.

American HustleIt’s the 1970s - the age of flares, funk, big

‘fros and the hustle - but these fellas don’t mean the dance craze. Enter the world of small-time crooks and grifters trying to make their way in the world, moving from one slick scam to another as a wild 70s soundtrack sets the scene.

PhilomenaWith the outstanding talents of British

actors Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, this extremely popular movie follows a jaded political journalist’s quest to help re-unite a mother and son long separated. Powerhouse performances define a touching story of redemption and family.

The Book ThiefSet in the darkest days of Nazi tyranny,

this story follows the fate of young foster child Liesel as she comes to terms with her new family. Set against a backdrop of war and oppression, the tale hinges on the family’s attempt to save a Jewish refugee from Hitler’s anti-Semitic purge.

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Water restrictions in force by Colin Patterson

The continuing dry summer has led the Kaipara District Council to impose water restrictions for Dargaville and Baylys Beach.

The restrictions are aimed at reducing domestic consumption and will include bans on the use of the hoses and sprinklers.

In a report to the council commissioners,, operations manager John Burt said although the council’s water supply dam was 95% full, there were concerns whether supply could be maintained if the current dry spell continues.

Dargaville has received just 50% of its normal rainfall over the last four

months. Water levels in streams are dropping, with the Kaihu River which supplies Dargaville being at a five-year drought low.

The report says restrictions on non-critical uses of water such as gardening and washing cars are necessary to ensure supply is available for public health, fire fighting and other essential use, and emphasises that community responsibility is a vital part of achieving the desired result.

New Dargaville supermarket on scheduleConstruction of Dargaville’s new Countdown supermarket is progressing well and is set to open in the middle of the year.

The $23 million supermarket is being built just behind the existing store on Victoria St. Once the new store opens, the old one will be demolished.

“The new store will be around 50% larger (3500 square metres) than the current store,” says Countdown Dargaville manager Snow Tane. “The supermarket will include all the design features of our new-generation Countdown stores including full service bakery, deli and seafood departments, self-service checkouts, energy efficient fixtures and fittings, as well as an expanded car park.”

He says the current store will be turned into additional car parking once the new store has opened. Next to the new store site is an opportunity for stand-alone tenants for which we are seeking expressions of interest. Anyone interested in tenancy opportunities should contact Peter Peeters from Harcourts Whangarei.

Mr Tane says current staff will move to the new supermarket when it opens. “There may be an opportunity for further roles once the new store is opened. But it’s too early at this stage to confirm any numbers.”

Good progress is being made on the construction of Dargaville’s new Countdown supermarketA special day at Government House

Graham and Sue Pollard and children, Eva and Theo, will be among only 25 new citizens invited to take the Oath of Allegiance in front of the Governor-General, the Rt Hon Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae in a special ceremony before attending the annual Waitangi Day garden party at Government House.

The family arrived in New Zealand in June 2007 from Cheshire, UK and spent their first four years in Taupo before moving to Dargaville where Graham has been the Regulatory Manager at Kaipara District Council.

“We decided to become citizens because it is important for Eva’s and Theo’s future prospects and also to have a sense of belonging here,” says Graham. “It also confirms that we intend to stay and not to go back to the cold, damp greyness of Britain. We were delighted to receive our invitations from the Governor-General as we appreciate the ceremonial aspects of such occasions — probably because we are British!”

Graham and Sue are not complete strangers to grand occasions. They

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married in Crewe Hall in Cheshire, which was owned until recently by the Queen, as part of the Duchy of Lancaster — despite it’s location. Graham has also been presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, and he was once a consultant to the Queen through her Duchy of Lancaster estates.

Eva has just started at Dargaville Intermediate School and Theo is at Dargaville Primary School. Sue helps with the Dargaville Garden Trust.

The ceremony was hosted by the Governor-General and his wife, Lady Janine, and the Oath of Allegiance was administered by the Mayor of Wellington, Celia Wade-Brown. Graham’s mother, Sylvia Pollard, is visiting from the UK and also attended the ceremony.


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Trek or trail fundraising fun by Joanne Speechly

Maungaturoto Primary School’s major fundraiser for 2014 returns to McKay’s Whakapirau Road farm during the weekend of February 15 and 16 with a Saturday horse trek and Sunday trail ride.

Pic’s Really Good Toaster Tour by Joanne Speechly

The Northland Toaster Tour, which is all go this month, will see a travelling ‘toaster-caravan’ travel up the West Coast to Cape Reinga and then cruise back down the East Coast feeding locals along the way.

The tour is the brainchild of master peanut butter maker, Pic Picot, who created Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter six years ago in his home food processor and turned it into a best seller. His creation was born out of frustration after New Zealand started following the American trend of adding sugar, emulsifiers, antioxidants and litres of unspecified hydrogenated oils into an essentiallywholesome food.

“I bought a ten kilo bag of peanuts and started roasting and grinding and it was good,” says Pic. “I fed it to my twelve year old son and he liked it and his mates liked it too — one even spent five dollars of his pocket money to buy a jar. So that, in a peanut shell, is what got me going.”

Founder of Picots New Zealand Charter Guide, Pic has sailed extensively around the Bay of Islands but has never travelled to the Cape by road and says the chance to take the Northland Toaster

Tour to the top of the Island with a local guide will be a real honour.

“In October 2012 we did a six week trip around the South Island, taking photos at the Bluff and went as far up North as Auckland. However, I love Northland and now I want to get photos at Cape Reinga too.”

Partially-sighted Pic, his driver and guide dog Fido will arrive in the Kaipara on Wednesday, February 19, offering free tastings of Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter on Vogel’s toast and also some of Pic’s favourite creations, including peanut butter and tomato and peanut butter with dates.

Their first stop is at Kaiwaka, followed by the Kumara Box later in the day. Hungry peanut butter lovers can also catch Pic at Dargaville’s Selwyn Park and the Riverside Produce Market on Thursday and Baylys Beach on Friday morning.

“We will be having a wonderful time … come and join us!”

Now into it’s third year, the horse trek will take place in the afternoon, followed by a lavish, sheep-on-the-spit, shared dinner. The trek is open to anyone who can bring their own horse and will be divided into two groups, depending on speed, ability and confidence.

The trail ride has been running for five years and is a mixed terrain event, taking in open farmland, bush and expert-only sections over a 35 kilometre main loop, with three short cuts home. Both motorbikes and quad bikes can take part in the trail ride and there are two fully supervised children’s tracks — one for learners and the other for the more advanced rider.

“The McKays have been really generous once again and have basically given us the weekend to take over their farm!” says PTA president, Nyree Alcock. “It will be quite a jam-packed weekend but also fun, exciting and a really good fundraiser for our primary school.

“This year we’ve decided to do the horse trek in the afternoon, so people

Both motorbikes and quad bikes, beginners and advanced, are welcome to take part

aren’t riding through the heat of the day, and afterwards they can enjoy a lovely dinner together.”

The formal ride-off for the horse trek is at 3pm and riders are encouraged to pre-register to allow for catering. To register or for more information, people can phone Karina Allen on 09 431 8344.

The trail ride loop is open from 9am to 3pm and offers a less formal day, with room for riders to pre-register or register on the day. Tea and coffee will be provided for registered riders and food and drink will be available for purchase. Phone Mark Flannagan on 09 431 8900 for more information.

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Antiques on show in Dargaville by Colin Patterson

Looking for an old teapot? Or you may need someold china to add to your porcelain collection.

Whether it’s furniture, crockery, knick knacks or some other historic item you’re looking for, you should not miss the Northern Wairoa Lions Antiques and Collectors Show on Sunday February 16.

Lions president Jean Johnson says the event will feature a wide range of antique items for sale. “It always popular, as there are always many bargains to be found.”

The show will be held at the Northern Wairoa Hotel from 1pm to

4pm. Sellers can buy tables to display their wares for $10, while entry for buyers is $2 a head. Ms Johnson says the proceeds from this year’s event will go to child cancer.

Northern Wairoa Lions raise money for child cancer and breast research. In the past it has also donated to the Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade and helped residents at Norfolk Court retirement home. Members also work with Dargaville Lions to organise the annual Dargaville Christmas Parade.

River and sky spectacular by Andy Bryenton

Pack a picnic lunch and come along for a day of fun on the 15th, as the annual Northern Wairoa Boating Club regatta casts off for nautical (or at least riverside) thrills.

The action-packed schedule includes racing events for pleasure craft of almost any size and shape, and the message from event organisers is ‘come one, come all’ — there will be prizes up for grabs for every skipper who manages a podium finish.

While the action on the water will be heating up from 11am onwards, there’s more to see in the skies over the Northern Wairoa as well. Pilots from the nearby Dargaville Aero Club will perform a double low-level ‘fly by’ around 2pm (weather permitting), with six or more planes ready to take part.

The regatta day is a big one for the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, a respected civic institution in Dargaville.

Of course, the town itself was once the hub of New Zealand’s biggest and most thriving boat building community, and while the kauri forests which fuelled the maritime boom may have gone, this riverside town still has a real connection to the river and the harbour which are a big part of its reason for being.

Prize giving will commence from 5.45pm for the winning boaties, and the clubrooms of the Northern Wairoa Boating Club will be open to all comers throughout the day, sharing a little of their legendary hospitality. There’ll even be dinner and live entertainment as night falls, after what promises to be a great day of family fun out on the water.

The Northern Wairoa Lions Antiques Show attracts lots of interest from both buyers and sellers


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Theatre Fest to foster creative talent by Joanne Speechly

It is time for aspiring and well-rehearsed playwrights, directors and thespians to start thinking about Theatre Fest.

Formerly known as the One Act Play Festival, the competition returns this year, with a few tweaks and lots of treats.

Otamatea Repertory Theatre is hosting Theatre Fest for the third year running and they are encouraging entries from similar, outside groups to get involved. ORT will also be commemorating the 100 years since the beginning of World War One with a wartime theme incorporated into the festival.

“Theatre New Zealand holds a competition every year with the aim of inspiring excellence in theatre,” says ORT’s Maura Flower. “It begins with local competitions, which are adjudicated, and if they reach a high enough standard they go on to the regionals and may reach the finals.

“Our winning play last year, Joined At the Hip, went on to the regionals at

Rotorua and the final at Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School, which was quite a buzz.”

Theatre Fest 2014 can include excerpts from multi-act plays, instead of being limited to one act plays as in previous years. Each play should include a minimum of two actors and can be

The Joined at the Hip team, Sherri McKay, Shar Dormer and director, Maura Flower with ORT president, Peter Flower, on the eve of their departure to the regional finals of TheatreFest 2013.

between 15 and 50 minutes long.“Being part of the festival is like a training ground for aspiring writers and directors — it’s all about giving it a go.”

Festivals are competitive but winning is by no means the sole purpose of entering. They are also about encouragement, friendship, sharing and communicating and provide an opportunity to observe and learn through performance and education. For more information and to register your interest contact Maura on 09 283 3424 or Kathy Bygrave on 09 431 4816 or [email protected]

LETTER TO THE EDITORSirIn your February 4 issue you devoted front page space

to the application for judicial review by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association.

You characterise this action as being a dispute about rates. It is not, and it never was.

It is about the right of a council to set rates to recover illegal debts. Nobody has any issue with paying rates that are lawful, but this council, by its own admission, entered into very large loan commitments illegally, and in secret.

The council might well have to repay those loans, but our view is that it is not going to dip into ratepayers’ pockets to do so. That is what we have asked the court to look into.

The big issue here, and it is a big issue for every ratepayer in the district, is whether council will be allowed to balance their books by extortion.

The true level of debt now disclosed in a new debt instrument the council has entered into without ratepayers’ knowledge or consent, is about $106 million. If you have a calculator, put in your current annual rates, then press the X key then press 3 then press =, and if you feel like sending that amount every year, go for it.

(Commission chair) Mr Robertson says that the court proceedings are expensive. Well, they didn’t need to happen, but at least we asked (consulted) our members if it was Ok to bring them. The commissioners never asked you if it was OK to defend them and send you the bill.

Bruce Rogan, MRRA, Mangawhai.(Letter abridged) — Editor

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Open day at Kai Iwi Lakes by Colin Patterson

A community open day this Saturday (February 15) will give Kaipara residents and families a chance to appreciate what the Kai Iwi Lakes have to offer.

The event, called the Big Day Out is being organised by the Mountain and Seas Conservation Trust in conjunction with the Northland Regional Council, the Department of Conservation, the DARE Programme and the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee.

Organiser Kim Jones says the event is open to everyone. “It’s all about getting people engaged and interested in the lakes and teaching them how to keep them clean.”

Ms Jones says a number of user groups will open their activities to anyone who wants to try them. The Kai Iwi Lakes Water Ski Club will help people wanting to learn water skiing, while the Whitebait Connection will offer people the chance to go snorkelling in Lake Taharoa, the biggest of the Kai Iwi Lakes.

There will also be guided walks around the lakes and environmental displays and presentations.

Woody Weed and event organiser Kim Jones pass on the message that aquatic weeds are a threat to the Kai Iwi lakes and the importance of check, clean and dry at the 2013 community open day

NRC biosecurity officer Jillian Fulcher tells a young participant about the threat of invasive weeds at the 2012 open day

RSA seeks help from public for cemetery upgrade by Colin Patterson

The Northern Wairoa RSA is seeking public support to upgrade the resting places of more than 600 ex-service personnel buried near Dargaville.

Most of the graves of the district’s war dead and ex-soldiers are located in the RSA section of the Dargaville cemetery.

Northern Wairoa Memorial RSA support advisor Harry Baycroft says the cemetery is in need of a cleanup. “We want to upgradeour memorials.”

The RSA is keen to do the work this year to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, which was New Zealand’s greatest ever loss of manpower.

While the RSA national organisation has provided paint, Mr Baycroft says the local RSA needs money to pay for the labour.

He says the entrance gate at Arapohue cemetery that was donated by the Montgomery family in memory of two sons killed during World War I, is also in need of work.

To raise the money needed the Northern Wairoa RSA is organising a cash raffle. Ticket selling started last week outside Countdown Dargaville and will end once all 2,500 tickets have been sold.

Proceeds will be shared with the 57 Squadron Air Training Corp. While part of the New Zealand Cadet Forces which are sponsored by the Defence

Force, the 57 Squadron receives no direct funding and depends on grants and fundraising for equipment, uniforms and activities.

Mr Baycroft says nine cadets from the 57 Squadron have just returned from a week-long national jamboree at Waiouru. The 21 cadets in the squadron also performed security at last weekend’s Arapohue Show.

Activities will be run at Lake Taharoa continuously from 10am to 3pm. Admission is free and there will be spot prizes.

The Kai Iwi Lakes are 35km north of Dargaville and 10km from State Highway 12.


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• Limestone quarry• Two x 3 bedroom homes plus outside two room unit• 5 year average 95,838 M/S not including two drought years

A very attractive and well laid out dairy farm in one of Northland’s top dairying areas. The infrastructure would

be some of the best around.67ha runoff also available

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: DAG2580731

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$26,000 PER HAL&B Plus GST (if any) includes 1000 shares

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Ruawai

• 67.72 hectares• Cattle yards

• Dam Water• Hay barns

• 34 paddocksThis block has a lot of new fencing. Solar powered fence unit providing the electrics. Dam water has a solar powered water pump and this pumps water to two tanks on the hills and this gravitates back to troughs.

A good metal race gives you access around the farm. Silage or hay can be made. Cattle yard by the road with loading facilities.

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: DAG2582338Megan BrowningB 09 439 3344 M 027 668 8468 H 09 439 4457

$700,000+ GST (if any)

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Tractors, diggers and more by Paul Campbell

Visitors to the 2014 Northland Field Days will be able to see, learn about and experience more than ever this year say Northland Field Days event organisers.

Event coordinator Meagan Edmonds says businesses had booked 90% of available sites at the show by the end of January. Approximately 50 new companies had signed up.

“There will be plenty of new products and machinery on show at the event including the New Zealand launch of a new tractor,” she said.

Whangarei farm machinery specialist Bryant Tractors will be featuring models from the 125–165hp Fendt 500 series on their site this year.

Peter Scott, New Zealand manager for AGCO, the company in charge of the Fendt brand expects there to be a lot of interest in the tractors as they represent an expansion into the 100–200hp range.

“They are arriving in New Zealand in the middle of February so the Northland Field Days will be the first time they will be on show,” says Mr Scott.

In order to promote a brand new digger bucket concept, Northland construction hire and digger bucket manufacturer Ace Equipment will have a digger on site to give people the opportunity to try it for themselves. Business owner Clem Simpkin says the buckets have been a hit with people who have hired them.

“People hire diggers with the buckets as attachments and then say wow that’s amazing, we want to buy one,” says Mr Simpkin.

Mrs Edmonds says more has been done to improve the experience of visitors looking for foods, ornaments and tools for the home.

A wind break would be mounted around the market area to shelter exhibitors and visitors from southerly winds and dust and visitors will also have access to four ATM machines.

Early interest has also been strong in Northland Field Days five scholarships, she added.

The committee is making up to five scholarships worth $2,000 available to agricultural students from Northland and while application forms won’t be available till the event Ms Edmonds says several people have already been calling for information.”

Northland Field Days run from February 27 to March 1.

Free parking is available close to showgrounds with regular public transport running to and from the event.

Contact www.northlandfielddays.co.nz or call Megan at 09 439 8998.

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NORTHLAND FIELD DAYS 2014 – MAP & SITE LISTINGSA – Absolute Concrete Ltd 174ACE Equipment 023ACT Party NZ 296aADF Milking 249bAdvancequip 011Advantage Feeders 281Ag Brand Products 248AAgri Farms Ltd 071AgriFert 155aAgriMat 203AgriSea NZ Limited 229Agrissentials NZ 187Ag-Tech Industries 259Allied Petroleum Ltd 045Angela’s Body Therapy 866Angus Pure Burgers 143ANZ Bank NZ Ltd 233, 235Aqua Rain Ltd 874Aqua Synergy Group Ltd 646Arnold Franks Ltd 272ASB Bank Ltd - Rural 197ATV Imports Direct 267bAurora Associates Ltd 620Avoca Lime & Fertiliser 245B – Ballance Agri-Nutrients 191, 193Bank of New Zealand 246Barfoote Construction 081Bayleys Real Estate 284, 286Beacon Heat Detectors 610Beauty in a Bottle 703Bee Kind Limited 911Bell-Booth Ltd 240BBertolini Australasia 147Bettershedz 264Big Fun Events Ltd 352Blue Wing Honda 275Boonies footwear 285Briggs & Stratton New Zealand 128a

Brookings Agencies Ltd 896, 898BRP Australia Pty Ltd (Canam) 266Bryant Tractors 1983 Ltd 065, 067, 118, 120Bucktons Ltd C/- Giltrap Engineering Ltd 100C – Cable Price Ltd 263Carruth House at Whangarei Boys’ High School 901Carters 135, 137Carters Tyre Service 047C-Dax Ltd 221Celestial Wines 894Certifi ed Builders Association of NZ 139Cervus Equipment Ltd 037,039,092,094Chainsaw & Mower Services 15, 17Chapel Olive Oil Ltd 868Claas Harvest Centre Northland 027, 029, 082, 084Classic Builders Whangarei 650Combi Clamp Ltd 260Compass Trailers 003Coolsense Ltd 302aCorkill Systems Ltd 247bCorrosion Control NZ Ltd 080aCountry Dawn Quilting 867Craigs Investment Partners 194Cramp-Stop 878Croplands 088CRV Ambreed 248bD – D & A Wordsworth Contracting 116Dairy Wall Coatings Ltd 160aDairyFlo 160bDargaville Ford 196, 198, 200Dargaville Hunting & Fishing 244Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre 891DCT Soil Conditioners 651DeLaval 141bDENZ 190bDevan Plastics Ltd 209Diesel Performance Solutions Ltd 152Dinerite Ltd 890Donovan Group 269bDoug the Digger 324E – ECU Chips 268Electoral Services 717Emuology Ltd 862Endraulic Limited 076ENJO 864Environmental Fertilisers Ltd 294ETN 125F – Fairbrother Industries Ltd 072Farmers of New Zealand Inc. 175,177,220Farmgard Ltd 104, 106Farmgate Direct 141aFarmlands Co-operative Society Ltd 148, 150Farmquip 204FarmSafe 625Fiber Fresh Feeds Limited 273First National Roper & Jones 151FlexiTunnel 288FMG 192Fond Foods Limited 616Fonterra 276, 278Forsyth Barr Investment Advice 621Four Seasons Gutter Pro 914, 916Freemasons of New Zealand 903Fribesco Ltd 701

Fw1 Waterless Cleaner 107b

G – Gallagher 202

GEA Farm Technologies NZ Ltd 241

Gilmore Brown Limited 608, 609

Giltrap Engineering Ltd 142

Glenbrook Machinery Ltd 068

Go Karts Direct 311b

Godfrey’s Chainsaws & Mowers 231

Good Life Soap 895

goodGround Real Estate 134b

Green Tea X50 893

Greenwood 279

Gunson McLean Ltd 190a

H – Hansa Chippers 189

Hansen Products (NZ) Limited 224

Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau 897, 899

Helinorth 211

HerdHomes Systems Ltd 655

Homekill Services Ltd 617

Homeopathic Farm Support Ltd 624

Hopkins Farming Group Ltd T/A Strautmann

Hopkins 070

HotSpring Portable Spa 320

HRV Northland 885, 887

Husqvarna New Zealand Ltd 078

Hydrofl ow Distributors Ltd 205

Hynds Pipe Systems 033, 035

I – IC Motorgroup 183,185,226,228

Ideal Buildings 909

Ifor Williams 298

Infi nity Sales Tupperware 883

Iplex Pipelines (NZ) Ltd 101

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Irri Max Ltd 304

Irripod Flexible Irrigation 181

ISL Animal Health 158b

J – JackJaw 267b

James Engineering Ltd 061

JK Engineering (Keenan True Technology NZ)

063

Just Horse N Around 273

K – Kaipara Workwear & Safety 223,262

Kawasaki Motorcycle Distributors 271

Keith Hay Homes 253b

Keri Shelter Trimmers 13a

King’s College 313b

Kitchen Trendz by Mastercraft 649

Kliptank Ltd 249a

KSN Products 299b

Performance Products Ltd 153PGG Wrightson 199, 201Phiten Health and Performance 882Pieroth Wines NZ Ltd 913Pilkington Insulation Ltd 157aPioneer Brand Products Ltd 643Plasma Biotec Solutions 282aPlumbing and Heating Centre LTD 261Polaris NZ 256, 258Porter Group 019Portraits on Strowan 923, 925Power Farming Northland 089Power Farming Wholesale Ltd 091, 093, 144 & 146PPP INdustries Limited 270Primary Industry Training Organisation 154aProgressive Red Devon 657Prolan NZ 282BPromax Engineered Plastics 162Prosol Ltd 618Q – Quadbar NZ 123aR – R&R Demonstrations Ltd T/A Stoneline/PS Marketing Ltd 871, 873R&R Demonstrations T/A Expandable Hose 615Rabobank New Zealand Ltd 188Rainbow Soaps 715Ravensdown 217, 219RD1 Limited 237, 239RDS Systems Ltd 647Redline Farm Machinery 095,097,099Ria’s Natural Health Soap 880Ringrose Stockfoods Ltd 287Rotational Plastics 062Rotowiper Ltd 069Royd Pawson - Wooden Toys 888Rumble Electrical & Solar 314Rural Direct 207Rural Property International 639Rural Research - Nitrosol 277bS – Scooterworks Mobility 238Second Drawer down 881Semex NZ Ltd 658Seventh-day Adventist Church 905, 907Shelter Station 060Shuzi NZ Limited 889Silver Fern Farms Ltd 025aSkin and Vein Clinic 900 & 902Sock Lady Ltd 206aSolo NZ Ltd 031Spire Chartered Accountants 185Stihl Shop Warkworth 080bStonewood Homes Whangarei Limited 892Story Chairs 714Strainrite Fencing Systems 254Stronghold Trading Ltd 201Suzuki New Zealand Limited 178,180,182T – Taege Engineering 074Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre/NorthTec 158aTe Pari 186Te Whai Bay Wines 877TechniPharm 173The Feeder Leader Company Ltd 122The Liquorice Lady Ltd 912The Wrangler Ltd 247a

Think Water Northland 306

Tiaho Trust 607

Tokoroa Engineering Ltd 119

Totalspan 274

TracMap NZ Ltd 637, 638

Tractor and Machinery Hire Ltd 107a

Tree Wise Northland Ltd 121

Trueform Spa Pools 340

Tru-Test Group 232, 234

Tulloch Farm Machines 086

Twincoast Helicopters 2007 Ltd 164

Tyres 4 U 127

U – Union Car Spares 308

V – Veronicas Delights 301

Versatile Homes and Buildings 230

Villa Italia Ltd 869

Vodafone New Zealand 309, 311a

W – Wade Concrete Products Ltd 184

Waikato Milking Kaipara 296b

Walker Mowers 064 & 066

Warren Hay Marine 166,168

WES Solar 613

Wesco Seeds Ltd 642

Westpac 280

Whangarei Mobile Locksmiths 614

Whangarei Treatment Providers Ltd 904

Whites Handcrafts 297b

Winter Gardenz 267a

Wrack Auto Electrical 312

X – Xstream Profi les 305a

Y – Yamaha Motor NZ Ltd 170

Young Farmers 154b

Your Health Naturally 918

Yovich Hayward Pevats Johnston Limited 187c

Z – Zenteq 875

ZeroPak 863, 865

Kwik Kold (NZ) 259L – L J Hooker Whangarei 073LandPrepNZ 005bLastrite Footwear Ltd 179aLawrence Agriculture Ltd 021Leadshed 915LeafScreen 872Leisure Therapy 305bLIC 240aLime & Fert Limited 635Livestock Feed Systems 250Longveld 283M – Macs Equipment Ltd 179bMarine North 149Mark Cromie Holden 083,085,087,136, 138,140MarketBook Australia 075aMcIntosh Bros Engineers Ltd 061, 114McQuinn Pumps 310MD Distributors Limited 103, 105Metalform (Dannevirke) Ltd 126Mickey Thompson Tires 13bMilk Bar 243Milking Solutions 253aMitre 10 Mega Whangarei 316Model Barn Ltd 297aMountain Fresh Limited 886MTF Vehicle Finance 155bmyebiz.international 145N – Name Art 879National Field Days 318New Zealand Historic Places Trust 644, 645Newman Engineering 2004 Ltd 090Ngahiwi Farms Ltd 134aNoel Remnant Filtration 602North Country Grains 277aNorth Island Limousin Breeders Inc. 654NorthAble Disability Services 313aNorthern Honda 117Northern Wairoa Voice for Life 876Northfuels 102Northland Autos 172Northland Boating centre 222Northland Devon Cattle Breeders Club 176Northland Farm Services Ltd 124Northland Farm Water Solutions Ltd 252Northland Kia Ltd 156Northland Regional Council (NRC) 251Northland Spa and Pool Co 171Northland Toyota 138Northpower 218Northside-Solar 706Norwood Farm Machinery 041, 043, 096,098Number46Ltd 641Nutritional Services Ltd 623Nuttz Gourmet 910NZ Fudge Farm 861NZ Solar Northland 870NZCES Ltd (Solar Energy Systems) 613O – Ombro Leather Goods 704, 705Opus International Consultants 265OSPRI New Zealand 604,605,606P – Pacifi c Motor Group Limited 129,131,133Pam and Stan Torkington 712, 713Pearson Engineering Ltd 122

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The wide variety of events over the Northland Field Days are the life blood of the event.

Lawn mower racing is back again having become a great attraction which is possibly the most affordable form of motor sport, allowing, anyone to get involved, compete and have fun in the process.

The action takes place in Fieldpower Place.

The Tractor Pull is the main event. There is a $40 entry fee and it takes place in Totalspan Alley, with $3,000 in prize money.

Entrants supply their own machine as long as it is a standard agricultural tractor with PTO output between 25–139kw (30–180hp).

In the event of either of the tractors front wheels leaving the ground during the pull the entrant will be disqualified during the heats or relegated during the finals.

No rural show can be complete without the woodchopping events and logging workers from all over Northland and New Zealand gather to take part in this competition. Four-man teams from as far south as Tokoroa travel up to take

part. There will be individual events held throughout the day and there are lots of prizes up for grabs including a fully equipped MS6600 chainsaw with safety gear from STIHL.

The ubiquitous quad bike has earned a place at field days as a farm workhorse par excellence. In the Quad Skills Competition competitors take turns getting a quad and trailer around an obstacle course in the fastest time possible.

A show ‘must see’, the top sheep dog trialists in Northland face off against each other to find out who is the best in the region. With sometime displays of uncanny ability, sheep are rounded up and penned to the demands of a good shepherd’s whistle.

For the more active among the crowd, there’s the challenge of The Wall. So if you have ambitions on Everest, or simply fancy yourself to be the next spiderman. Then head to the rock wall beside Field days HQ where you can pitch your climbing skills against others for the chance to win great prizes on

the Rockwall Challenge. The 10-metre award-winning Rockit Rock wall will be set up for the entire duration of the field days, with the person able to climb the wall in the fastest time taking home great daily prizes. And of course — time

for just chilling out and the place to do this is in the food hall which is the hall opposite the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Sheepdog Trials’ area.

Live music will be playing every day from 11am to 1pm.


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The region’s biggest outdoor event will be giving up to five young Northlanders interested in a career in agriculture a big ‘leg up’, with the organising committee offering up to five students at any recognised tertiary provider studying agricultural based programmes a scholarship of up to $2,000.

“Agriculture is the powerhouse of New Zealand and there are plenty of exciting and lucrative opportunities for ambitious young people within it,” says Northland Field Days committee member Kim Leigh-Mackenzie. “We want to make sure that young Northlanders get the best opportunities available.”

Applicants just need to have come from Northland and can study anywhere in New Zealand at any university, polytechnic, or farm based training provider like TaraTahi or Ag ITO.

Applications will be available from the Northland Field Days office at the Northland Field Days between February 27 and March 1 or download them from the Northland Field Days website from February 27.

Applicants will be from Northland, must demonstrate a keen interest in the agricultural industry and be able to provide both school and work references.

Kim says students can use the funds for anything from materials to course fees and the committee hopes it will enable students to make the most out of not only their education but also their holidays where they often need to look for jobs to get work experience.

“We hope, that by providing these grants students will be able to go for the jobs that really do carry their careers forward rather than taking the first job that comes up to pay the bills.”

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Where the rubber meets the road by Andy Bryenton

There’s going to be a whole lot of high-tech machinery on the field at this year’s Northland Field Days — from the very latest in tractors and harvesting machinery all the way down to motorcycles and quads.

Of course the entire event could hardly be organised at all without a huge fleet of trucks, cranes, excavators and utes — and that’s without even mentioning the vintage machines on display from bygone eras.

There’s one thing which all of these widely varied vehicles have in common — most of them rely totally on a good set of tyres to work at all! All the horsepower, torque, technology and computer-assisted wizardry on earth can’t help you with a flat, after all, and amid the tumult of new machinery on display, you’ll find one dedicated team who know the fundamentals of tread and rubber literally inside out.

The Gas and Tyre Services team will be represented at two locations during the big three-day Field Days, exhibiting tyres to suit all manner of vehicles from the racetrack to the cattle race and beyond.

Their business has grown alongside those of the agricultural contractors, farmers, transport providers and forestry companies who trust them to keep their fleets moving.

Of special interest is sure to be their display of agricultural and forestry tyres, from leading

brands Alliance and Nokian respectively. You’ll note these king-sized wheels rising up over the crowds — both Alliance and Nokian make serious rubber ‘footwear’ for serious hard working machines, including the very biggest tractors and the mammoth log skidders which drive the local rural economy. Mickey Thompson’s legendary off-road tyres will be on show as well, rounding out a huge range for the trusted local tyre specialists.

No farmer’s car, ute and bike will be forgotten — and it’s good to know that there’s one exhibitor’s stand where all things to do with tread and ply can be discussed with a very knowledgeable and helpful team.

Great deals will be available throughout the Field Days’ period on the popular GT Radial road tyres brand, Mickey Thompson tyres, Alliance ag tyres and on hard-wearing Nokian tyres for hard-working machinery.

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On radio, I heard a bankers’ spokesman responding to a distressed farmer’s story of his bank’s foreclosure on his assets.

The banker had no sympathy for the farmer. He said the money was owed to depositors who were entitled to get their money back with interest according to the terms of the loan. In fact the great bulk of money lent by banks is created by them. When this created money is repaid, it is extinguished.

The bank is entitled to keep the interest on the debt to pay its expenses and earn profit. The accompanying example in the chart has interest the same amount as principal. However if there is a farm mortgage default, the bank gets the farm, which it may

sell. In this scenario the bank is much better off than in the normal situation where it has to be satisfied with interest alone.

Being aware of people whose ability to service debt is extremely questionable, yet who have been persuaded by bank staff to take on more debt, I have come to suspect that banks are happy with defaults on a small enough scale to avoid Reserve Bank attention (requiring increased capital).

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“The kind of pressure you refer to has been part of a growing global phenomenon — earlier in the year we had a banking council with two other bank unions — the FSU from Australia and Unite the Union from the UK. They mentioned the exact same thing.

“In fact Unite and the British TUC gave evidence on this in the UK’s parliamentary inquiry into mis-selling, mentioning the negative impacts it has on both the consumer — increasingly being saddled with debt that they may not necessarily need (in one instance a fish and chip store was sold complex derivative instruments) — and for the worker, who is under a huge amount of pressure to reach their targets.

“Given the stagnant wage growth in New Zealand and growing debt-to-income ratios, banks have a fairly good understanding that debt will paper away

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Tha Feel Daze is hear aginHally lewla! It’s that tyme of yeer agin. Tha Feel Daze has

come roun’ and that meens Boss and Sharlene gonna do a runner, and leev you-no-who, yer, rite, Me! in charge ofa proppity fer three daze!!

Akterly, Sharlene’s Mum gonna stay hear too, ta look afta yung Sophy, cos Boss an Sharlene got plans ina Dargyville wear tha Feel Daze is held. They was havin’ a cupp tee ona wool shed steps, an’ I heard ‘em makin’ plans.

‘Deah, I’m gunna have lunch with the gerls over at that Aratapu Tavin and then we can book inta tha Northern Wairoa pub fer our stay, cos I wanna do sum shopping at, sed Sharlene.

“OK” seda Boss, Wile yer doin’ that, I’m gonna look at sum quad bikes ata Polaris and Yamaha and Honda dealas. And hava look at Bryant tractas. Then we kin have a free time fer that show eh”?

Ya know, I’m gunna rilly enjoy lokin’ afta tha proppitty. Wen Mum’s hear, I gets ta stay ina house, and she feeds me reel good. She reckons Boss gives me a hard tyme an’ she kin spoil me win he’s away. Mine you, it’s a bitta wurry too. Wile I’m livin’ lika king ina Feel Daze, Boss kin be spendin munny like a King too! Ya just havta look unner the woolshed ta see stuff he brung home last year, an’ neva even used.

Boss will spend up large ta keep Sharlene happy, but I seen him comin’ back fruma Feeld Daze fer a few yeers now.

Rembers how Boss came home las’ yeer wivva tray ofa ute piled up wiv’ stuff he rekind we needed ona farm. They must have sum pritty fast torkin’ sales fellas there, cos Boss got a hole lotta stuff on speshil.

There wasa ANOTHER ‘lectic gate opena and closer wot didint work. That’s cosa Boss forgot we didint hava electrikery connected ata road gate anyway.

He also gotta machine fer tippin’ cattil beests upside down, or weighin’ them or. sumpin. Trubble is, he never cood unnerstand tha instrushins wot come with it.So its still ina box.

It usually happins wen Sharlene is lookin’ around tha showgrouns an’ stoppin’ off fer a kupptee wiv’ sum other farmer’s missusis and wen’ tha Boss stops off ata farmer’s bear tent. Kupla ours later an’ he starts wandrin’ roun’ wiva check book. I reckin thats wen he gits inta trubbil.

Ya shud no by now readas that Borda Collys’ got more sence than sum peeple. Well, shoodint be dissloyal, but ya gotta wunder when peeple gunna lern from experience an eye’ll give ya a report on Wot tha Boss bort ata Feel Daze nek time I rite.

Ina meentime, I’ gunna kick back and chill out. Cos Mum’s gunna be in charge ofa house, and me in charge ofa farm.

Come ta reckin on it, maybe Boss cood take Sharlene fer a few dayze trip afta tha show. I ratha fancy tha leatha couch ina lounge.

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Young people – The project will enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.

To get an application form and read more about the guidelines check out our website www.kaipara.govt.nz or phone Kapiara District Council on 0800 72 7059 or for advice phone the Committee Chairperson Debbie Evans on 0275 586 272

The amount of funding available for the whole district is approximately $10,000.

Applications must be in Council’s hands no later than 5.00pm on Friday 28 February 2014

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

ARTS FUNDINGAPPLY NOW TO KAIPARA’S CREATIVE COMMUNITIES NEW ZEALAND SCHEME

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.www.westernblasters.co.nz

Pinaki Sand&

Clean Fill

09 439 1505027 614 6309

DENISE CLARKToenail & Fingernail

Cutting Service

Phone 09 439 6068

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

Homekills

Situations Vacant

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERThe Kauri Museum Board is looking for a person to fill the above position.Essentially, this person will have an open and welcoming manner, able to communicate with people on all levels, able to work closely with the Trust Board and the local community. They will have a clear understanding of the importance of collections, local history and their preservation, have had some leadership experience and be aware of the roles of Governance and Management.Other desirable attributes could include some experience in the tourism industry, marketing and H/R management.

Applications close 5pm on 28 February 2014.

If this sounds like you, please apply in writing to:- The Board ChairmanThe Kauri Museum

5 Church Road, Matakohe 0593Northland.

For further information:Phone Peter King 09-4392-262 between

6pm and 9pm or email: [email protected]

Graphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position AvailableGraphic Designer Position Available

Please send your CV to:Please send your CV to:NorthSouth Multi Media LtdNorthSouth Multi Media Ltd

PO Box 474, DargavillePO Box 474, [email protected]@thelifestyler.co.nz

Phone: 09 439 6933Phone: 09 439 6933

NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, based in Dargaville, are publishers of the Kaipara Lifestyler, the Northern Farming Lifestyles, Waikato Farming Lifestyles, Taranaki Farming Lifestyles, Manawatu Farming Lifestyles, The Record and Canterbury Farming.

Skills Required Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Team player.

Tidy and well presented.

We are looking for two graphic designers to join our very busy production team. We are looking for two graphic designers to join our very busy production team. The company’s continual expansion requires us to increase our current team of six The company’s continual expansion requires us to increase our current team of six designers to eight. Start dates: 1st of April & June (date to be confirmed).designers to eight. Start dates: 1st of April & June (date to be confirmed).

Thurs 13th February — Moved due to Waitangi Day The Commercial B&B, River Road, DargavilleStarts 7.30 – 9.30pm • $2 entry • $2 raffle • Tea and coffee provided

Come along and perform or just listen and enjoy. We have a pianist who will accompany you if necessary. Phone Margaret 09 439 4403 or Allan 09 439 6933 for more info.

Promoted and sponsored by the Performing Arts section of the Dargaville Arts Association.

Dargaville Acoustic MusicBLACKBOARD CONCERT

The Night Before Valentines

Pursuant to Council’s General Bylaw 1609 and Council’s resolution of 10 February 2014 there is now a hose and sprinkler ban effective from Tuesday 11 February 2014 for all those connected to Dargaville & Baylys public water supplies.

Anyone found breaching the restrictions could be liable for a fine of $500.

Steve Ruru Chief Executive Kaipara District Council

Further Water Restrictions

Public notice of application for the renewal of

BYO (Bring Your Own) On-LicenceSale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 - Section 101

Wendy Elizabeth Klink, 53 Pebblebrooke Rd, RD2, Kaiwaka, Restaurant Owner, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Kaipara District Council for the renewal of a BYO On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 53 Pebblebrooke Rd, RD2, Kaiwaka known as The Cowshed.

The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is BYO Restaurant.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are Thursday to Sunday 11am–11pm.

The application may be inspected during normal office hours at the office of the Kaipara District Licensing Committee at either the Dargaville Office, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Mangawhai Service Centre, Unit 13, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Village.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at the Kaipara District Council, Dargaville.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

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Dargaville 6A Bellbird Crescent $240,000Relax HereA bungalow home in a great location with great views over green fields.Large north facing deck, Two bedrooms plus Sun room, Near New Kitchen, Near New Bathroom, Separate lounge with Kent style fireplace.Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 1.00pm–1.30pmKelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | [email protected]/dar20289 | 09 439 7575

Te Kopuru 844 Pouto Road $440,000TranquilityDelightful 2 story Lockwood home, 2 double bedrooms upstairs with ensuites and another downstairs. Office nestled on the elevated section with panoramic views of the Wairoa river from the pool at the side of the house.Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 1.45pm–2.15pmKelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | [email protected]/dar20332 | 09 439 7575

Dargaville 25 Park Road AuctionYour Ideal HavenOne of Dargaville’s elite areas, overlooking the Northern Wairoa river, admire the reflections of the night lights on the river, sit on the balcony, relax and enjoy your wine and BBQ.Auction Saturday 15th March 11.00am at Dargaville Office unless sold priorOpen Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 1.45pm–2.15pmJean Johnson 027 499 6493 | [email protected]/dar20358 | 09 439 7575

Te Kopuru 45 Norton Street $325,000Nestled among the swaying palmsThis swinging seventies home, one of a kind, not your everyday house. Large modern kitchen, big dining area, spacious lounge, 3 good sized bedrooms and a fourth above the double garage and workshop. Sweeping drive to the garage with palm trees all around gardens at front and rear. Enjoy views of the Northern Wairoa.Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 2.30pm–3.00pmKelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | [email protected]/dar20353 | 09 439 7575

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Dargaville 61 Montgomery Avenue $275,000Room for Everyone2 story home, row section, 3 bedrooms. Open plan living with good size kitchen. Also there is accommodation down stairs, self contained for family members. Large section for the kids to run around and play and still have room for the veggie patch plus double garage.Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 12.15pm–12.45pmKelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | [email protected]/dar20355 | 09 439 7575

Dargaville 80 Hokianga Road $175,000Near NewOnly 6 years young, 2 bedroom home with off street parking and single garage. Good deck at rear with rural views to enjoy the summer days. Room at the back for vegie patch and trampoline for the kids.Open Home Saturday 15th February 2014 at 11.30am–12.00pmKelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | [email protected]/dar20352 | 09 439 7575

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