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Habitat gives a hand upNot many three-year-olds can say they got a house for their birthday but now Jaydah-Mc can, as her parents Jaimee Epere and Himi Ihimaera-Mikahere, received the keys to their Habitat for Humanity home on her June 9 birthday.

“It is great to have something to work towards and to have a stable home. It is the kids future,” said Ms Epere.

The home was built by Ngawha prison inmates and is fully insulated. The relationship between the Department of Corrections and Habitat for Humanity means the inmates gain valuable skills to be used upon their release.

Ms Epere works as a Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters coordinator whilst Mr Ihimaera-Mikahere works at Silver Fern Farms in the meat works.

The couple and their three children Ky-Mani, Jaydah-Mc and Breez, had been living in an overcrowded home with sewage problems and were stuck renting places that did not provide a safe and stable living environment.

As part of the arrangement, the family contributed 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ during the building process of their house.

They will rent for four years and have eight years to secure a mortgage allowing them to purchase the home through affordable payments.

The four bedroom home on Jervois Street is the fifth house in five years to be built in Dargaville and the organisation took this opportunity to announce a sixth home scheduled for Phoenix Place.

“We really want to encourage people who have applied to be a part of the programme before to reapply as they may still be eligible.

We also want to thank Habitat for their tremendous help in supporting our town,” said Kaipara Community Health Trust chief executive Debbie Evans. ¢

p Supporters welcomed the Epere/Ihimaera-Mikahere family into their new home, supplied by Habitat for Humanity

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p Te Kopuru School students and teachers dressed up celebrating their annual book week. The library was transformed into a castle theme, with princesses, clowns, kings, comic and other characters coming to life. “The aim of book week is to promote the love of reading and to provide an opportunity for parents and caregivers to interact with their children while enjoying books,” said principal Lee Anderson.

p Rodney College competed in the annual Lower North Cross Country competition hosted by Otamatea High School. Nine students placed in the top three of the six divisions. Olivia McDonald won the senior girls, Eden Smith placed first in the intermediate girls and Georgia Brierly came second for junior girls and competed again at the Northland Cross Country at Barge Park and came second in the Year 9 Girls. “It was a very well run event and the students performed well, it was a great day,” said sports coordinator Maria Northin.

p Nudging nine kilos, or 20 pounds in fishing parlance, this Kaipara snapper was destined for the smokehouse after being landed by Pahi’s ‘Gravy’ Greaves. He was fishing solo at the time, but at least Cooper the border collie was at home to admire his efforts, and hopefully earn a taste of the finished product.

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Therapists Los Angeles boundu by Ayla Miller

Esthetica Skin Revision Clinic, based in Dargaville, has qualified in the top five for the DMK ‘win a trip’ competition. Therapist Kimberly Fletcher, who also placed in the top five therapist category, and owner Trisha House will be rewarded with a five day trip to Los Angeles in September to learn from founder and cosmetic chemist Dr Danné Montague-King himself.

“We were absolutely blown away by the results. The competition involved 200 clinics throughout Australia and New Zealand and over 400 skin therapists, so for us to place in the top five is amazing,” said Trisha.

Senior Esthetica therapist Mieke Lugtigheid also consistently ranked in the top 10 throughout the competition.

Between February 1 to March 10 this year, clients who spent $50 or more on DMK products were invited to enter the ‘Win a trip for two to Paris’ competition, stating the clinic and therapist they purchased from. The top five financially performing clinics and skin therapists won a trip to Los

Angeles including accommodation and training. “Kimberly is having a great year. She was also accepted onto the DMK Mentor Programme, one of only two spaces available each year in New Zealand. This involves one-on-one post-graduate training in clinic with the DMK national educator every fortnight.”

DMK use biochemistry principals in their range of skin treatments motivated by Dr Montague-King’s own experiences with skin problems in his youth.

“The girls are really passionate about their work and it shows. I’m so proud of them.” ¢

p Mieke Lugtigheid, Trisha House and Kimberly Fletcher were ‘blown away’ by the results of the DMK ‘win a trip’ competition

Community backs separate councilsu by Ayla Miller

Community responses are largely in favour of the decision to scrap the proposal to form a ‘super council’ consisting of Far North, Kaipara, Whangarei and the Northland Regional Council.

Only one person of seven interviewed in a Kaipara Lifestyler street poll was against the Local Government Commission’s decision to scrap the proposal.

The draft proposal followed an application by the Far North District Council for a local government reorganisation late 2012. It suggested a single unitary authority for the Far North District and seven community boards. The suggestion was released to gauge public support in November 2013 and was met with 90% of submissions

against the idea. Local government commission chief executive Sandra Preston said councils in Northland were identifying alternative systems to run the local government and the commission will work with the community in realising these options.

“There needs to be more emphasis on the role of communities identifying the challenges they face, the options that can address those challenges, and the development of more consensus on their preferred approach to change,’’ said Ms Preston.

p Ruth Oliver: “The current council are doing a good job of getting our debt down.”

p Ashish Rao believes Dargaville is doing well on it’s own. “More people are moving from outside and settling here.” Payal Kumar: “The current council are trying their best.”

p Leo Glamuzina: “If we were to merge, we would lose some of the democratic process.”

Kaipara District Council acting chief executive Jill McPherson said: “Clearly the proposal lacked community support. Now we need to show the Commission what we can achieve without reorganisation by working closely together as Councils, and with Iwi.” ¢

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Dargaville Arts Winter Art Fair in the old ANZ building in July and thereafter for two weeks at the Muddy Waters Gallery in Kapia Street, Dargaville. People will be invited to vote for the best three paintings and the winners will receive a gift of art products.

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Kumarani Matariki festivalu by Ann Morgan

With Matariki once again approaching, Circus Kumarani are hosting a family festival on Sunday June 21 from 3pm at Selwyn Park, Onslow Street Dargaville, with free admission.

“For more than five years Circus Kumarani has celebrated Matariki with its annual Fire Show, bringing warmth, passion and inspiration to the community,” said Circus Kumarani’s Jenny Huriwai.

“Matariki, for many people heralds the start of a new year. It can mean a time for reflection, growth, new beginnings, hope and transformation.

“There is a competition for the best flying home-made kite, a variety of local talent will perform, and the Dargaville Arts Association will have free canvases and materials for children to paint on site. Local stalls will have

items for sale including glo sticks, a sausage sizzle, candles, and children’s creative clothing.“

The Matariki market will have local produce on display, and the crew from Big River FM will be cooking a hangi which will be for ready around 5pm.

“It is a family oriented day and is about celebrating together and raising awareness of Matariki.

“Circus Kumarani will perform a fire show at the Kumarani premises at 6pm to finish the day.”

There is still time to join with a stall. Go to the ‘spirit of matariki’ Facebook page or call Jenny on 021 126 7710. ¢

p The performers of Circus Kumarani Fire Show are ready for Matariki photo courtesy of Andy Flint

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Kaipara schools to get hands dirtyu by Ayla Miller

Four schools in the Kaipara have received a share of $20,000 along with 19 other schools, as part of the Northland Regional Council Environmental Curriculum Awards for their environmental education initiatives.

Otamatea High, Ruawai Primary, Tangiteroria School and Tinopai School have each received funds of up to $1,550 to be used for projects including paper brick making, keeping bees and establishing community gardens.

Tangiteroria teacher Tina Bradshaw says the funding will help the school move their long term plan forward.

“We’ve got a little green house and will work to set it up with shelving. The kids are excited to get some chickens to look after.

“We have also ordered bee suits so students can go with the adults to observe the school bee hives.

“We have lots of children who love hands on experiences. It is very valuable teaching time and we hope to arrange a sort of outdoor classroom.”

Regional council chairman Bill Shepherd and councillor Craig Brown, who selected this year’s winners, are said to have been impressed by the proposed projects which will involve entire school communities.

Councillor Shepherd says the ECA’s recognise and support environmental

p Tangiteroria School students Ethan Crawford, Aydah-Rae Berger, Ahleigha Arnott and Chloe Pedersen are keen to continue their environmental education initiatives.

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New owners for Maungaturoto butcheru by Ann Morgan

Ken Webster owned the Maungaturoto butcher shop for 30 years, with his son Kyle working alongside him for the last 18 years until the time came to sell the business and live a little.

Local farmers John and Pat Massey, who also own a local home kill business, have purchased the butcher shop and combined their operations.

“Ken only ever bought top prime meat, it is astounding how good the meat it is, it is beautiful, I was amazed when I first walked in,” said Pat.

“We are keeping everything the same, they built a great business, the shop is beautiful. We may add a few products but we won’t be taking anything away.

We have also kept his butcher Beau with us, and Wayne, our

butcher is here too, he has been a butcher for 30 years.” John is a fifth generation Maungaturoto farmer, living on the family farm which was originally purchased in 1864, and his grandfather Cliff, was a well known local identity.

“Ken and Kyle are going fishing, they haven’t fished together for 15 years and with a new baby, Kyle will be enjoying family life.

They did a wonderful job here and we look forward to carrying the business on and serving our customers the same great products,” said Pat. ¢

p New owner Pat and the store butcher Wayne, with samples of the prime meat available in store

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Ensuring healthy relationshipsu by Ayla Miller

Lesley Elliott, mother of domestic violence victim Sophie Elliot, will visit Otamatea High School on June 24 to speak about warning signs of unsafe relationships.

The Sophie Elliott Foundation was set up to raise awareness among young adults and communities about partner abuse, in memory of the 22-year-old who was killed by her former boyfriend and university tutor.

“The evening is especially aimed at teenagers, their parents and other community members, so we all know what to look out for to help keep our young people safe,” says local organiser Libby Jones.

This event is funded by Rural Women New Zealand in conjunction with Ministry of Social Development, and the local ‘It’s Not Ok’ campaign, and will be held in the school hall from 7–9pm.

There will also be a solutions focused workshop the following day on June 25 at the Maungaturoto Country Club from 9.30am to midday.

The workshop will be facilitated by ‘It’s Not Ok’ social action senior advisor Jac Lynch, with Lesley Elliott and local campaign coordinator Quentin Jukes

p Lesley Elliott will visit Maungaturoto to spread the word about healthy relationships

and will offer a chance for community organisations to learn about helping others, who provides what support in the community and what other communities are doing to reduce family violence.

For free registration contact Libby Jones on [email protected] or call 021 208 0093 by 22 June 2015. ¢

A night of glamouru by Ayla Miller

A group of eight friends in Mangawhai have banded together to support Mangawhai Activity Zone, and are holding a Casino Royale themed charity gala dinner and auction to fundraise for family barbecue zones on Saturday, June 20 at the Mangawhai Recreation Centre.

The group have been planning since February and are aiming to raise $20,000.

“We contacted people and identified the need for these facilities,” says committee member Jo Lee.

“Our main auction will be run by Harcourt’s national auction manager, with Heller’s man Leigh Hart as MC.

“We have also had a number of businesses and individuals contribute by the way of sponsorship. This is

wonderfully generous and we are very appreciative of the support.” One guest will win $500 cash and there will be spot prizes, raffles and roulette wheels.

“We all have children that are using the bike park and the playground so we are just looking to give something back. It has been heartwarming to see the community rallying around.”

Limited spaces are still available. To purchase tickets contact Dayna Beauchamp at [email protected]. ¢

p The Mangawhai Activity Zone playground and proposed barbecue area near the picnic tables


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‘Biggest loser’ challenges staffu by Ayla Miller

Just under 70 Silver Fern Farm staff are exchanging their work boots for running shoes, as they take part in the Dargaville plant’s ‘biggest loser’ challenge.

The 12 week programme is based on the reality television show on which contestants work to lose the largest amount of weight for a grand prize.

The plant-wide initiative aims to improve overall health and well-being amongst the staff.

Participants are divided into teams and weighed in weekly receiving prizes for their efforts which include healthy recipe books, meal plans and fitness programmes as incentives.

“We have seen a huge improvement in morale,” says plant manager and participant Lance Warmington. “A number of staff are now walking to work

and there is quite a bit of competitive talk up on the floor and camaraderie. The use of the staff gym has gone up as well.”

Strategies with Kids Information for Parents coordinator Yvette Gilchrist says: “It is about role modelling. They can take information home, which leads to happier families. They have been learning about how to control their sugar intake and talking about alternative cooking methods.”

The teams are half way through the programme and the individual who loses the most weight will win a Masport barbecue. ¢

p Silver Fern Farm ‘biggest loser’ contestants are working together to lose weight

Rural broadband solutionu by Ann Morgan

Frustrated rural communities with substandard internet access have help on the way with Spark announcing its pricing for their new Rural Wireless Broadband.

“The 4G solution uses a self-installed antenna which simply attaches to the wireless modem. Customers can plug-in and go immediately, without waiting for technicians or the need for cables and large aerials,” said head of mobility products David Redmore.

“Spark’s 4G Rural Wireless Broadband network, uses more than 150 — 700MHz cell towers operating around rural New Zealand. The towers are specifically designed for rural areas and do not rely on lines.

“We have more 700MHz spectrum than any other operator in New Zealand so we can offer the best performance and a seamless experience.”

Dairy farmer Tony Walters recently installed Spark Rural Wireless Broadband. He says within minutes of getting the equipment he was able to connect at over 50Mbps — that’s equal to speeds on fibre broadband networks, and up to ten times faster than some existing 3G products.

“Data and computing is now an important part of any farming business. We need a reliable and fast broadband connection to monitor and maximise the efficiency of the farm. This gives us the speed we require for processing data, and provides my family the

broadband capacity they need. “It’s a far better solution than what we’ve had in the past.”

The new faster alternative to existing slower rural broadband products will cost $95 a month for 80GB of data and $105 per month for broadband, a landline and national calling and is set to launch in the coming weeks. Spark’s service also comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.

Those interested can register online at store.spark.co.nz/forms/s/rural-wireless-broadband. ¢

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“I’m the custodian at the Ruawai Memorial Hall and Grant replaced our hot water system with gas. He gave us excellent service. He gave us the time when he could fit this job in. He completed the job in the time frame so the hall was not without hot water for the people who were hiring it. This was really important to us. He was friendly and helpful with suggestions to save us costs. He gave us the best options to keep costs down. We give him 10 out of 10 for a job well done.” -Caroline Wessel.

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Winter is well and truly with us, and the arithmetic of heat versus cost is very much at the forefront of local minds.

Those with fireplaces at their disposal have, by now, laid in stores of dry firewood to tide them through the winter months, but the usual problem of this time-tested means of heating still exists for most. How can the heat from a roaring fire be spread evenly throughout the home?

We’ve all felt it — a toasty warm lounge room and freezing cold bedrooms. Even in a well insulated house which has been rendered dry and healthy by adequate ventilation, it is still irksome to have to resort to inefficient electric heaters for the far-flung areas on the home. One answer lies with heat transfer systems, a technology which has been improving rapidly over recent years.

Put simply, a well insulated living room traps excess heat near the ceiling. Unable to escape through thick batts,

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These systems were once somewhat inefficient, due to loud or weak motors and poorly insulated ducting. But nowadays, modern heat transfer systems can pour warmth into bedrooms with barely a whisper, using cleverly designed diffusers to make sure it reaches everywhere. If your home has a well insulated ceiling cavity, this kind of system — usually able to be installed for around the $1,000 mark — could eliminate the need for electric heaters when the fireplace is burning bright. ¢

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Unveiled brides through timeu by Ann Morgan

The Albertland Heritage museum in Wellsford is celebrating early Kaipara settlement with an accent on weddings as its annual commemoration of the pioneers who arrived from 1862 onwards.

Albertland was the name given to a 70,000 acre swathe of land bordering the northern river valleys of the Kaipara Harbour stretching from Port Albert through to Ruawai.

“ T h e m u s e u m celebrates the Albertland migration, and has images and items going back to these times,” said museum manager Peter Marsh.

“This year we are doing something different for the annual commemorative event, acknowledging the departure of the first Albertlanders from England.”

Museum volunteers have created an exhibition featuring bridal gowns and wedding attire. One hundred years of wedding dresses are on display all having Albertland connections, some going back to the late 1800s.

p Wedding dresses dating back to the 1800s are on display revealing part of the Albertland history

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“We have priceless and irreplaceable collections from many pioneer Albertland families and there is a mural on the exterior of the building which has been completed and looks fabulous,” Mr Marsh said.

The wedding dress exhibition is on display until the end of July. ¢

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p Tomarata School held a ‘Mathathon’ fundraiser, with students working in teams to use their problem-solving skills to answer questions, competing against their classmates. “The event was jointly organised by the school and a team of hard-working parents,” said principal Lynne Duffin. “Funds raised will go towards our playground equipment goal for the year. The students thoroughly enjoyed the event, and prizes for the first team with all 10 answers correct in each class were presented on the day.”


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Hunting for school fundsWild foods are on the menu for Paparoa Primary School — as a fundraiser.

The annual Paparoa Hotel pig hunting contest has been expanded to include fishing with snapper and eels earning prize money along with the hunters best boars.

“We decided this year that as it is a community activity we should be supporting a good community project,” said publican, Justin Healey.

“The school was an obvious choice as many participants have children enrolled there, and of course, fishing is something the youngsters can be involved in on the day. So all proceeds from the event, including the auction of wild pork and fish, will go into the school coffers to pay for all those extras that otherwise might be outside the normal budget, perhaps for equipment, sports gear, or school trips.”

The contest takes place over three days from June 19 to 21, concluding at 3pm on Sunday 21st with a prize-giving at 4pm, followed by the auction.

“We will be having a hangi dinner that evening, with non-competitors welcome to buy a ticket, and there will be live music. Tickets are available at outlets across the Kaipara, and kids under 12 are free,” said Mr Healey.

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New agricultural hub plannedWith a busy start to the 2015/16 season in agriculture, backed up by a very successful national Fieldays last week, plans are afoot for a new rural support centre at the convergence of state highways 12 and 14 in Dargaville.

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The planned centre will combine farming implements, machinery and tractor repair, oil, lubricants, parts, ag chemicals and spray equipment under one roof, bringing together all these services under the Primehort banner at the site of their existing Dargaville store. This means a shift from their recently purchased Kaipara Agri Centre site in Beach Road.

In order to make the move a smooth one the Kaipara Agri Centre is currently holding a closing down sale, but this is far from the end for this strand of the business. All the services currently offered at the long-established Beach Road location are planned to shift to the new and expanded premises just across town, with plans well in train for a grand opening which

will see a wide range of farm support services under one roof before the Spring.

It’s a move which is well in line with current trends in farming. With so much to be accomplished on the land each day, the convenience of having so many vital services in one place is a nationwide trend, and experience elsewhere in the country shows that such a move toward amalgamation will prove popular with busy farmers.

The people at Primehort encourage their customers to ‘watch this space’ as their plans for a Kaipara rural hub come together, and assure us of a warm welcome when the gates are opened on their new endeavour in weeks to come.

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“Too much swings n’ rounabouts Dog!” Tipical of tha Boss eh? There I was

ata top ofa drive up fruma kattil stop, waitin’ faythfully like a good Borda Colly, fer tha Boss to come home froma Feel Daze at Mistry Creek, an’ wot do I get. A pat an’ a scratch behind me ears. Nah! Boss launchis inta another rant about sumthin’ or other.

“Yep Dog,” he sed again.” Blimmin wool and beef pricis go up a bit, bluddy deary prices go threw tha floor. Yah can’t blimmin’ win.”

Well, soun’s like the Feel Daze was a bit ofa downer then? Musta bin ‘cos this year Boss didn’t hava ute loaded up with stuff ta stick under tha woolshed, like he did the las’ few years. Boss musta red my mind.

“Didn’t take me check book this yeer,” he sed, just as Sharlene, his gerlfrend came ova ta the shed, He give her a kiss.

“Well deah,” sed Sharlene. “Wot did yer bring me?” Well, tha Boss pulled back the tarp ona ute and there was a new lorn mower.

I cood see Sharlene was a bit surprised, but she looked ata Boss a bit sideways, ta see wot he was gonna say. Boss gotta messige too. “Yep, deah. Wen I saw you doin’ tha lawns atta

house wiv the old push mowa, I sed I’d betta get sumthin’ better to do tha job.”

Boss saw Sharlene tappin’ her foot. “And so cos’ I know yer got so much work ina house, I thort I better take over tha lorns meself.”

Well Sharlene gave Boss a Big Hug, an’ sed she’d go an put the kettil on fer a cuppatee. Boss looked at me an’ give a wink. “Whew, quick thinkin’ there, eh Dog?”

Later over a cuppatee, Boss tole Sharlene that sum farmers getting a bit down ina dumps cosa Fonterror cutting milk prices.

“Blokes at Feel Daze wot just got deary — not like us wiv crops, an’ beef, and sheep, with just deary ona runoff — well they lookin’ sideways at Fonterror. We get a good payout one seesin, and then a bad one.

So Fonterror sez it’ll cut down on staff. Well, if they don’t need so much staff, why did they hire ‘em ta head office ina first place?

They shooda saved up ina good yeers ta tide ova the bad yeers. Blimmin’ nee jerk I reckin.”

Then Sharlene cut in. “Yes deah. Fonterror sed, an’ she read outa tha paper: ‘its decision to restructure its head office, with the possible loss of

hundreds of jobs, was necessary to improve the company’s agility in times of low prices.”

“Yah gotta wunder why they didint have sum ajility wen pricis were good too,” Boss sed.

“Seems like they bin making hay wile the sun shines again.! (Sharlene sez that meens spendin’ up large wen times is good, sted of savin fer a rainy day, eh.)

“Ah well,” seda Boss. Glad we gota mixed portfolio eh?

Well readas, gotta go an look up that word. Porfollowy sumthin.

Cheers then, Billy

A dog’s tail …

Back fruma Feel Daze

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Garage SaleGARAGE SALE - 20th June, 8.30am start. 5474 SH14 (Awakino Point) Household Items, 3 ride on mowers and more.

KAIPARA COMMUNITY Centre - Opp. Town Hall, Sat-urday 20th June 2015, Start 8am. Lots of bargains for everyone.

For SaleANGLO STAG pop up campervan - late 70s early 80s. No WOF, REG on hold. Window needs replacing and zips don’t work. Take away as is, where is - $1,500. Phone 021 111 0595

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PIANO - Barratt & Robinson, good condition - $200 ONO. Phone 09 439 0860.

Situations VacantCUSTOMER SERVICES Carters Maungaturoto - As a small branch in a busy community we rely on our team to support each other across all areas of the business. A flexible can-do attitude will be a must! Serving on the frontline as a counter salesperson will require your outstanding selling skills. A variety of duties including picking and assembling customer orders, maintaining stock, as well as working in the yard will keep you busy. A full licence is a requirement with an F endorsement an advantage. Call Tracy Swift on 0800 JOBCART or apply online - www.carters.co.nz

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CERTUS Financial Group

Poto St PO Box 300

Dargaville New Zealand

EquestrianSAFE DESTINATION - Natural hoof trimming, non sole invasive. Horse starting-training & trailer loading. Call Nathan Duffey on 027 678 3865.

Nurseries & PlantsPLANTING TIME! Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd has a wide range of native and coastal hardy plants available now. Or you can place an order for pick up or delivery at a later date. See Lorraine at I-Deal Demo in Gladstone St Dargaville on Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 3pm. Or phone 09 439 4223 or email [email protected] Visits to the Nursery on Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville are by appointment only.

Firewood For SaleDRY FIREWOOD for sale. $75+gst/mtr. 2 mtr minimum. Pine/Macrocarpa mix. Free delivery Ruawai, Paparoa and Maungaturoto areas. Call Glenn 021 983 734 for your order.

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

Pest ServicesRODENTS, ANTS, Fleas, spiders, wasps and more. Registered technician, guaranteed work, prompt service. Total pest services phone 021 300 868 AH 09 431 5196.

Work WantedCANVAS & UPHOLSTERY , 77 Gordon St, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4670 or 021 246 6436. Trailer & ute covers, bike seats, boat covers & upholstery, horse covers, furniture recovers, motor homes and much more.

DENISE CLARKToenail & Fingernail

Cutting Service

Phone 09 439 6068

Pinaki Sand&

Clean Fill

09 439 1505027 614 6309

WAYNE & ANNETTE

Ph 09 439 2020Dry Aged Beef Specialists

Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham

NEW LOCATION: TOKATOKA

68724Plumbing & Heating

Centre Ltd4x1


Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 23 June 2015 edition is 10am, Monday 22 June 2015. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

Public NoticesACOUSTIC MUSIC 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.

DARGAVILLE QUILTERS Quilt Show - ‘Memories and Milestones’ 23-27 June 2015. 9.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30-2pm. Fosters Arcade 40 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Entry $2. Trading Table, Bag raffles, Quilt Raffles, Quilts, Table Runners & Cushions. See you there!

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

‘MEMORIES AND Milestones’ - Dargaville Quilters Quilt Show 23-27 June 2015. Fosters Arcade, 40 Victoria Street, Dargaville - 9.30am to 4.30pm (Sat-urday 9.30am-2pm). Entry $2 - Trading Table, Bag Raffle, Quilt Raffles, Quilts, Table Runners & Cushions.

LINKING HANDS Inc AGM, Monday 6th July, 7pm. Held at the office - 131 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto. All Welcome.

Situations Vacant Septic Tank ServicesCLEANING SEPTIC Tanks. For fast reliable service. Priced from $330. Wellsford to Ruawai. Contact Macjimray 09 423 7014 or visit www.macjimray.co.nz. Code Compliant.

EFFLUENT REMOVAL, Just give us a call, we remove it all. “Magic Property Services”. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

KAIPARA LIFESTYLE Block owners, need your septic tank cleaned? Ph Magic Property Services Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

MAGIC PROPERTY Services, effluent & septic tank cleaning. Servicing the kaipara. Ph Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

SEPTIC TANK cleaning. For all your tank cleaning requirements phone Chris 027 480 0110 or Mary 027 459 1544. 7 Days. WE ARE THE ONLY CODE COMPLIANT OPERATORS IN THE KAIPARA.

Property MaintenanceA BROKEN window. I’ll fix your pane. Call the Glass Doctor on 027 477 3751.

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

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $408.25 incl GST. Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

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

Property Maintenance

Dargaville BobcatServices

Phone or Txt Paul027 271 2022

Any job big or small.We do them ALL

• Stump & Tree RemovalStump & Tree Removal• Driveway Prep &

Regrading• Calf Shed & Stockyard

Cleaning• Post Hole Borer• Tip Truck Available• Trencher

FREE TRAINING18 WEEK CONSTRUCTION &

PAINTING PROGRAMMES

LOCATIONS: DARGAVILLE & KAIWAKA

OPEN TO ALL AGES

ENROL TODAY

0800 162 100

WWW.NORTHTEC.AC.NZ

PAHI BOATING & FISHING CLUB

Notice of AGMNotice is hereby

given that the Annual General Meeting of the Pahi Boating & Fishing Club will be held at the Pahi Boating & Fishing Club, Pahi Road, Pahi on Thursday 25 June

2015 at 7:00pm.

All Welcome

Enquires to: 027 285 1408

DARGAVILLE MEDICAL CENTREFull time Office Receptionist

and Part Time Office Receptionist

We have two positions available For a busy Medical Centre

Outgoing personality, people skills and computer experience an advantage

Please apply in writing, including a copy of your current CV to:Bronwyn Barlow

Email: [email protected] close: Wednesday 24th June 2015

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Caring for our communityAtawhai Tia Te Takiwa

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the Kaipara District Council hereby gives notice that Circus Kumarani has made an application to have the following road temporarily closed on the day and at the time below for the purpose of holding a Spirit of Matariki event.

Sunday 21 June 2015 2.00pm – 9.00pm (or Sunday 28 June 2015 if postponed) Onslow Street, Dargaville

Further information if required can be obtained from

Kaipara District Council

Dargaville Office: 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville 0310

Mangawhai Office: Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai 0505

Telephone : 0800 72 7059

NORTHERN WAIROA VETERINARY CLUB

SOCIETY LTDAnnual General Meeting

June 23rd 2015

at 7:30pmVintage Machinery Club

Harding Park Dargaville

Situations Vacant

proud of our people. progressive setting a new standard. partnership working hard together.

proud of our people. progressive setting a new standard. partnership working hard together.

www.silverfernfarms.com

MAINTENANCE SHIFT ENGINEER• Sunny Northland location• Industrial Trades position• Great Lifestyle opportunityBeing situated in the Kaipara District in the heart of Northland you could be enjoying a warm sub tropical climate, and taking the time to relax on some of the great beaches after work.

We have an excellent opportunity at our Dargaville plant for a motivated and skilled tradesperson. As part of the site maintenance team, this position is critical in helping to ensure the sound operations of all mechanical installations and maintenance of plant equipment, and would involve rostered shift work on a rotating basis.

The successful applicant will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Tradesperson Fitter-Turner or equivalent qualifications preferably with Trades Certificate

• Self-motivation with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

• A team player with the ability to work autonomously from time to time

• Welding experience would be advantage• Pneumatic/hydraulic systems experience would be advantage.

The Maintenance Shift Engineer will be responsible for running repairs on machinery, and the overhaul of both light and heavy industrial equipment. They will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of the plants meat processing machinery and general industrial equipment on site. This position is ideal for an individual looking to broaden their industrial skill base and face the challenges of working within a food production environment.

Applications close: 26 June 2014

Apply to The Engineering Manager, Silver Fern Farms Dargaville, PO Box 234, Dargaville. Or apply at careers.silverfernfarms.co.nz.

Alternatively email [email protected]

Opportunities

in Water

Downer is New Zealand’s largest water infrastructure maintenance company, and we currently have 2 opportunities based from our Dargaville depot.

Water Construction Service Person Install and maintain fresh and waste water reticulation systems.

Water LabourerThe opportunity to start a career in this future-proof industry.

For both roles, previous experience in the industry would be an advantage, and a full driver’s licence is essential.

Don’t delay, enhance your skills and advance your career!

Apply online at www.downercareers.co.nz

keyword search Dargaville

www.downercareers.co.nz

We are WorkSAFE - all successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical.

courage collaboration excellence integrity

KAIWAKA SCHOOLSchool Secretary and Finance Administrator required.

This position is for 25 hours per week. Experience, training and qualifications preferred.

Duties include:• Reception • Communication with our school community • Enrolments and Student Data Entry • Managing the School Finances • Publishing the School Newsletter • Updating the School Website • Assisting with the Payroll

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and experience with school finances.

Please contact the school for an application pack and send your application and your CV to:

The Principal Kaiwaka School PO Box 104 Kaiwaka 0542 Applications close 23rd June 2015

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Situations Vacant

We are always looking for sales representatives, can never have enough.

The role is selling advertising in the The role is selling advertising in the Greater Northland Region.

This role has many advantages;

1. We have a database of existing and We have a database of existing and new clients

2. We have excellent prospecting tools We have excellent prospecting tools3. You will earn commission on all

sales and any re orders4. Full training is provided 5. There is no limit to what you

can earn.

Email your CV to:[email protected]

Sales Representatives Wanted


www.roperandjones.co.nz110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Dargaville Realty LtdLicensed Agent

REAA 2008

09 439 7295 09 431 1016

25 CLYDE STREET $290,000

PRIVATE LOCATION

RACHAEL DE VRIES Mob 021 943 900WEB ID RJS3493

• 5-6 bedrooms• 2 bathrooms• Office, reception area

• Sunny position• Open plan living area• Workshop & single garage

This home is ideal for a large family and/or running a small business from home (with separate entrance).

93 PARORE STREET $269,000

Located in a quiet cul de sac this 1960’s weatherboard home is now selling. Decor and floor plan very much in keeping with the era of this home. Recently updated kitchen and dining with bi folding aluminum doors opening wide for the morning sun.

STARTER FAMILY HOME

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937WEB ID RJS3393

6824 SH 12 TURIWIRI $325,000

This home features 3 double bedrooms, open plan kitchen & dining, large separate lounge, plenty of deck space to sit back & relax plus 2 car garaging, a workshop & 2 bay carport. This great lifestyle block on 4 acres (approx.) runs a few sheep and is only 5 minutes from town. Don´t wait any longer, call today.

HOW CONVENIENT...

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668WEB ID RJS3373

HOKIANGA POA

Sixth generation must say goodbye, 161 hectares, 12 ASHB shed, natural spring water gravity feed, airstrip, 27,000 shares, herd. Willing to sell everything as going concern.Price on Application

HOKIANGA DAIRY

SELMA PETERS Mob 021 828 402WEB ID RJRU3490

18 KAURI STREET $399,000

CHARMING HAVEN

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900WEB ID RJS3424

• 5 bedrooms• Large modern kitchen• Spacious separate lounge

• 1.5 Bathrooms & 2 WC • 2 x Single Garage• Elevated east facing deck

Spacious home nestled on 2136 sqm established grounds. Property previously run as a Bed and Breakfast.

37 PARORE ST $289,500

1930’s weatherboard bungalow modernized for today’s living but offers character lovers the best of both worlds. Three double bedrooms, wardrobes and polished floors. New and modern bathroom.The garden is designed for maximum enjoyment and minimum work.

TONGUE AND GROOVEY...RJS3494

MICHELLE TOMLINSON Mob 027 339 5937WEB ID RJS3494

32 SUNSET DRIVE, BAYLYS BEACH $115,000

799m2 section located at Sunset West has some nice sea views with power, phone and water at the boundary. Within walking distance is the local shop/takeaways and the beach. Now is the time to invest in your slice of the action to either build now or land bank for the future.

ATTENTION WEST COASTERS

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668WEB ID RJS578

24 DOCTOR HILL ROAD $239,000

This fully fenced family home with 4 bedrooms offers space. Single garage, heat pump and under floor heating in the bathrooms. Great value at $239000

REDUCED

JILL WILSON 021 505 712WEB ID MRE1651

2 EMAY CRES, PAHI $355,000

Immaculately presented two bedroom cottage, featuring French doors and native timbers. Completely renovated for modern convenience. Nestled in the heart of Pahi a few minutes walk to beach, boat ramp and wharf. Landscaping and young orchard established on 2283 m2 site.Call Rhoda to view.MRE1714

STUNNING COTTAGE RETREAT

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

7 VIEW ST MAUNGATUROTO $175,000

4 bedroom/1 bathroom house on North facing 1046m2 section, close to schools, shops and amenities, currently tenanted. Offers under the benchmark previously offered to Te Uri O Hau Settlement Trust are not being sought by the Vendor and will not be considered.Call Rhoda to viewMRE1715

1950’S HOUSE CLOSE TO TOWN

RHODA MORRISON 09 431 6912 or 0274 800 691

TINOPAI ROAD MATAKOHE $190,000

4.6ha´s with half round barn, caravan, battens and posts for extra fencing. Elevated house site with rural and distant water views. Mixture of bush and grazing. Tuck yourself away and enjoy the privacy

GREAT WEEKEND ESCAPE

SHEILA BOON Mob 027 498 5651WEB ID MRE1709

101 HURNDALL ST EAST $369,000

5 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, new kitchen, huge deck and big back yard makes this the perfect family home. Only 500m to the centre of town and 600m to Otamatea High School. Come and have a look!

FANTASTIC FIRST FIVE

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087WEB ID MRU1440

FEEDOUT FRENZY!

for 24 months on Hustler 3PL feeders

SL-350 BALEFEEDER

• 12,000 lb roller chain• Super low cradle for easy

loading• Feeds both sides• Tough polyethylene floor

(won’t rust)

SL-350 BALEFEEDER$1500 DEPOSIT*

SL-450X BALEFEEDER$1800 DEPOSIT*

SL-450X BALEFEEDER

• Feeds into feedlots and troughs

• 12,000 lb roller chain - strongest on the market

• Polyethylene platform - doesn’t corrode or rust

ENQUIRE NOW ABOUT THIS UNBELIEVABLE OFFER!for 24 months on Hustler 3PL feeders**0% Interest

Power Farming Northland - 17 Rewarewa Road - Whangarei - 09 438 9163 > 104 Jervois Street - Dargaville - 0800 699 688ARNE STEWART: 021 220 2501 > ED HARVEY: 027 491 2262 > JONATHAN CASHMORE: 021 228 3221

www.powerfarming.co.nz

CH2000 BALEFEEDER

• Feeds round and square bales• No feed chains - minimal

moving parts and wear• Polyethylene platform -

doesn’t corrode or rust• Self-loading

CH2000 BALEFEEDER$1650 DEPOSIT*

Giltrap Silage Wagons

Come and see us for a deal on a new Wagon

T1300 - 1 tonne of Urea

Normal Retail $9995.00 + GST

Special Price $8995.00 + GST*

3.50 WA soft top - 280kg of Urea

Normal Retail $3635.00 + GST

Special Price $3270.00 + GST*

*Special prices for May / June 2015

Special’s on All Walco Spreaders

FIELDAY® DEALS

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