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Packed out in Paparoa

A protest march will spearhead action in what is becoming ‘battle of the bridges’ over dilapidated creek crossings on SH2 at Matakohe.

“We are calling on everyone concerned over the blocking of Kaipara’s main road artery to come and support us on November 10 at 10 o’clock,” said the spokesperson for the newly-formed Bridge Concern committee, Dennise Brownlie.

The committee is calling on government to implement long-existing plans for a major deviation to cut out Hardies and Andersons’ bridges — single lane crossings recognised

by community leaders as totally inadequate on a major highway into the district.

“We’re supported by Northland MP Mike Sabin, who’s asking why, with a roading budget for Northland of more than $200 million, they can’t find the $20 million needed to replace this dreadful piece of Kaipara roading,” Ms Brownlie added.

“We plan to just saunter across Hardies Bridge from about 10am. We are making up placards, and call on the community to join us. This will be the first in a rolling series of protests. We are also erecting large signs warning of the bridge dangers on nearby properties.

Bridge protest march planned by Paul Campbell

New date forField DaysThe Northland Field Days will now be held during February …

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Well in excess of a thousand people lined the parade route through the village, as more than 30 parade groups delighted the enthusiastic crowds.

The road was closed between 2pm and 3pm, as the West Highland Pipe Band led the way for a float from The Kauri Museum, closely followed by pony club and other riders, the Battensby Bullocks of Lord of the Rings fame, line dancers, vintage cars and sports groups. Themes covered farming transport, the community, service groups, schools and many other facets of Kaipara life.

The parade wound through the village to the showgrounds and there the afternoon was given over to a display of old time sports, later followed by a hangi, and in the evening, a ‘bush dance’ with pioneer costumes taking pride of place.

The Kewpie Too charter boat also ran boat trips to points of historic harbour interest throughout the weekend.

Heralded by the skirl of bagpipes, a Grand Parade through Paparoa was the undisputed highlight of Labour Weekend celebrations marking the anniversary of the settlement of the northern Kaipara 150 years ago

continued on page 3 . . . Pipes and drums herald the Paparoa Grand Parade

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Mr Sabin says he is “totally in support of the calls to replace these bridges and re-align the road.

“The estimated figure of $20m, or seven per cent of the budgetfor Northland, seems entirely consistent with other projects around the North such as the Bulls Gorge re-alignment just south of Kerikeri on SH10.

“I don’t see Matakohe as any less of a priority, although a fatal accident at Bulls Gorge may have added impetus to the project — a near fatal recently at Matakohe would seem to indicate similar potential for disaster.

I don’t think people should have to wait until a death occurs to see action from authorities to improve safety in this particular circumstance.

“I am continuing my research work into the business case for this realignment and will be making the case to NZTA, and where relevant, to the Minister of Transport and Northland Roading Committee as soon as I have the relevant information in place.”

Mr Sabin added he has engaged an Issues Assistant to collect information for his case for the bridges’ replacement.

Bridge protest march planned. . . continued from page 1

“And what a welcome. It has been great, fantastic,” said committee spokesman, Graham Watts.

The club packed in a busy schedule and were parked for display on Saturday morning at the Northern Wairoa Boat Club car park, with the public asked to vote for their favourite vehicle while the club members took a river cruise on the Daisy.

From there it was on to a show and lunch at The Kumara Box, and a ‘road cruise’ to the Packard and Pioneer Museum at Mangatapere.

On Sunday, the Thunderbirds headed south to The Kauri Museum, with public voting again encouraged to determine prize-winners at the AGM at the

Lighthouse later in the day. Lunch at Tokatoka followed.

“Our convention is held annually over Labour weekend and it is established at our AGM where our next one will be held,” said Graham.

“We rely on members to volunteer themselves to take the task on, so it’s great, we get to visit a different part of the North Island every year and have local knowledge so as we can take in all the sights and attractions that the region has to offer.

“Huge thanks must go to Sue Taylor from Dargaville and Kauri Coast Visitor Information Centre for suggestions and the booking of some of the activities over the weekend.

Legends of theroads visit DargavilleAmerican motoring legends came to town over Labour weekend when the Ford Thunderbird Owners Club chose Dargaville for its yearly rally, annual general meeting and prizegiving

Visiting Thunderbirds on display in Dargaville over Labour Weekend

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The new supermarket will be in Victoria Street next to the current store but its replacement will be 50% bigger measuring 3,500 square metres with wide aisles, self-service checkouts and 218 car parks. The development means staff numbers are expected to increase from 86 to 120.

The present store will stay open during the building process and will later come down to make way for more parking spaces.

Countdown Dargaville manager, Snow Tane, says he is “happy about the new supermarket and excited that things are moving along.”

National construction manager, Simon Scott added that because it is a unique site next to a river it had presented a number of challenges.

“We have had to do a considerable amount of testing onsite before

Construction tobegin on new supermarketAfter an initial delay due to challenges posed by the riverside site, Countdown has confirmed that construction on a new $22m supermarket is about to get underway

Sunday offered church services and wood chopping events, the latter postponed from an inclement Settlers Day at The Kauri Museum.

The influx of visitors strained local accommodation, with many visitors billeted out. Local businesses reported a huge turnover.

Other features of the weekend were the stage production of Allen Adair, a play based on early Paparoa, bus tours of local historic sites.

The celebrations culminated in a banquet of locally produced food. As Grand Parade marshal, Ralph Williams quipped: “A wonderful event, a huge crowd of locals and visitors — and we hope to see them again in another 50 years.”

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foundation and construction plans could be finalised. Unfortunately, this testing has resulted in a small delay, but subject to approvals we should be underway with work on foundations before the end of the year.“

“This would have us tracking towards opening the new store in the second half of next year.”

Tests have been completed and construction can now commence on Countdown’s new store

On the trail of artists

The event was organised by the Mangawhai Artists Association with works showcased in 14 venues from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Beginning at Studio 50 in the village and ending at Jeanette Vickers art studio at the heads, over 50 Mangawhai artists hosted a spectacular trail over labour weekend featuring artwork in a variety of mediums

Bennetts in the market square featured photographer Barry Clark, knitting and painting by Jan Clark and paintings from Ann Howard and Doreen Pygott.

Included in the trail was Alene Featherstone, who recently won first prize in the Painting and Drawing section of the Gilmore Brown Kaipara Community Art Awards. The winning painting was showcased in her studio along with a selection of paintings, drawings and pastel works, including drawings of pioneers and historical bush themes.

Pottery and ikebana from Angella, Barbara, Melissa and Arran Hockenhull featured at the Smashed Pipi Gallery, and Pauline Gough from the Dargaville Arts Association showcased her work in the foyer of the new Mangawhai Museum along with 30 other artists.

A highlight at the museum was ‘Stingray’, a commissioned work by Joy Agar.

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“Auditioning was one of the most stressful things I have done. There was a massive wait and cameras everywhere and you could really feel the pressure.”

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Chasing the dreamEighteen year old country singer, Brooke Menzies from Ruawai is out of New Zealand’s Got Talent competition but she says almost getting through to the semi-finals is “a huge achievement”

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“It’s a huge project but all being well with everything on track then it will be January or February. The good news is everything has been ordered — all the seats and projection equipment has been ordered as well as painting materials,” says Dargaville Cinema Trust member, Josie Scott.

After picking a colour scheme, painting will began on Tuesday October 16, and the work will be carried out by 17 NorthTec painting and decorating students.

“It’s work experience as well as helping out with community projects and that’s what NorthTec is all about,” says tutor, Mathew Wati.

He says that students are looking forward to the challenge of panting a 90 year old building with intricate scrolling and cornices which they rarely get to experience.

Student, Kena Vincent says the course is ‘mean’ and he’s hoping to contribute to the rebuild down in Christchurch once he has completed the course, while student, Tarati Williams is gaining skills to paint her family home and finds painting rewarding.

“We’re very dependent on fantastic volunteers,” says Josie, “Peter Were from Architectural Designs NZ will also help with interior lighting for a fraction of the price he charges in Auckland.”

“We want people to walk into the cinema and say, ‘wow’ and feel really proud that it’s theirs — a lot of time and effort has gone into designing the interior.”

After painting, the next stage is to finish off building and set up front of house which needs around $20,000 in funding and the community can contribute by buying t-shirts and

hoodies at Waldens Shoes or making cash donations.

While the premiere movie is dependent on an opening date Josie says the cinema will show a variety of films from art house to blockbusters to children’s films and will be up-to date with releases.

Dargaville may get an extra way to celebrate the new year with trust members hopeful that the cinema and auditorium will open soon

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NorthTec painting and decorating student, Kena Vincent enjoying painting the cinema ceiling

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The new Community Probation Service Centre in Dargaville will provide better facilities to break the cycle of re-offending, says the district manager for Te Tai Tokerau, Ana Cullen

Kaipara District Council commissioner, John Robertson, cutting the ribbon with Dargaville service manager, Stephen Oliver and Corrections Assistant general manager, Maria McDonald

“There are a number of challenges in Dargaville but there is also a massive opportunity to make a change and I have every confidence that we can do that here.”

Corrections Assistant general manager, Maria McDonald said they aim to reduce re-offending by 25 percent through initiatives such as job training and community work.

“In a small community like Dargaville — making a change in a few offenders’ lives can make a huge difference.”

Around 50 percent of the approximate 240 offenders in the region covering Waipoua to Dome Valley are sentenced to community work.

“They’ve done some amazing things such as clearing scrub at Kai Iwi lakes and cleaning up the main street of Dargaville and the community is really reaping the benefit,” says Mrs Cullen.

The latest Department of Corrections annual report states that 68.4% of offenders sentenced to community work have not been reconvicted and 94.8% have not been imprisoned.

The move from Gordon Street to the new facility at 37 Normanby Street was due to the cramped conditions and lack of resources.

There is now desk space for all staff members, interview rooms, whanau rooms and a group room to facilitate family violence and similar meetings.

Kaipara District Council commissioner, John Robertson officially opened the centre by cutting the ribbon and said he appreciated all the assistance given by community workers.

In last week’s Kaipara Lifestyler, the Kaipara Citizen’s and Ratepayers Association published an advert featuring a petition which carried no information as to where the petition should be sent after signing.

They are to be sent to PO Box 362, Dargaville by the 31st of October, 2012.

Further copies of the petition are available at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz or on the Kaipara Lifestyler Facebook page.

Dargaville artists featured in the Gilmore Brown Kaipara Community Art Awards are now exhibiting at the Muddy Waters Gallery in Dargaville including Jenny Crundwell who took home two prizes in the ‘adornment’ category

The Dargaville artist won first place with her ‘Merwoman’s treasure’ necklace as well as a third for her ‘raku necklace’ and she describes the ancient Japanese technique of raku pottery as ‘addictive’.

“It’s random, sometimes you can pull a pendant out of the fire and it can have all these beautiful colours on it, and sometimes you can pull it out and it can be horrid.”

She has been designing and making jewellery for around 10 years and says that it’s more than just a hobby — it’s her passion.

“I’m always doing it when I’m at home — it’s so much part of my life and all the equipment has taken over my house.”

Jenny says that it’s exciting that artists are being recognised for their distinct style and refers to Ray Fowler’s, “NZ Bellbird” painting that won second for the painting and drawing category.

“Ray only uses three colours in his paintings and they’re very earthy tones, you can look at a piece of his work and say, ‘that’s a Ray Fowler’ painting’ because it has a certain signature about it.”

She chuckles that her style is ‘chaotic’ and ‘contemporary’ with porcelain and raku firing.

The exhibition will run for around a month.

Dargaville artist, Jenny Crundwell with her first prize ‘merwoman’s treasure’ necklace and third prize ‘raku necklace’ at Muddy Waters Gallery in Dargaville

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Kaipara Grey Power representatives June Klenner, Garry Hooker and Stewart Quirk met recently with Kaipara District Council Commissioner Colin Dale to be briefed on the commissioners’ short term plans for our district and to put Grey Power concerns to him. Mr Dale advised that the commissioners already have embarked upon an investigation of what went wrong, the financial viability of our district, an assets review and an analysis of systems. A services review has been initiated, risk and audit monitoring established and it is proposed to consider a new Long Term Plan next year.

It was asked that the commissioners consider the establishment of a community liaison group as earlier indicated by the former mayor and councillors and as desired by a number of community groups.

In noting that many Dargaville ratepayers are facing enormous rates increases of $500–600 p.a. and a doubling of rates over the last four years, Grey Power emphasised that for many ratepayers current rates simply are unaffordable and must be reviewed. It also requested the adoption of a more realistic rates remission and postponement policy and that commissioners lobby Wellington for an increase of allowances under the Rates Rebate Scheme, which allowances have not kept pace with council expenditure.

Upon querying commissioners issuing

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rates demands based on an illegal Long Term Plan, Grey Power was advised that the commissioners have legal advice that until the current long Term Plan is declared illegal it must be accepted as legal. Mr Dale also undertook that the commissioners would undertake a genuine community consultation process on the new Long Term Plan.

In recognition of the austerity facing the district, Grey Power requested a cessation of all council grants which it does not see as a core function of local government and greater sharing of existing regional facilities, including sports facilities. It also expressed its opposition to the curtailment of Dargaville Courthouse services and the continuing use of Anderson’s and Hardie’s bridges as one-way bridges, requesting the commissioners to support that opposition.

Grey Power awaits with interest further briefings on behalf of the commissioners.

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Born in the old hospital in Hokianga Road, he spent his early years with his family at Matich’s Bay on the Pouto Peninsula but because of a difficulty getting to school, at the age of 6, Douglas went to live with the Franich family at Otara Bluff. He attended the local Tangahai School until the early 40s when he moved with his family to Ruawai.

As soon as Douglas was old enough he started fishing with his good mate Johnny Franich.

Douglas attended Sacred Heart College in Auckland until, at the young age of 15, he began his career as a commercial fisherman.

He would only take fish that were larger than the minimum size as he believed that if you looked after the fisheries and farmed them, the Kaipara would look after you.

He was a very kind-hearted man and when times were tough in the early days, he would deliver fish free to families in need.

Friends say he knew the Kaipara harbour like the back of his hand and manoeuvred expertly amongst the eastern banks when the tide was down in the days before depth gauges and GPSs.

“We used to wonder if he had wheels under his launch,” says family friend and close fishing buddy, Des Subritzky.

Douglas Milton Matich passed away in Dargaville, on 30th September, 2012, aged 84

Douglas was instrumental in the reconstruction of the wharf and re-establishment of the Ruawai Boating Club following Cyclone Bola and served as a member on the inaugural committee for a number of years.

The wind vane at the wharf is a profile of his beloved boat ‘Porutu’ and the landing area between the wharf and weigh station was officially called ‘Doug’s Landing’.

He was recently awarded Life Honorary Membership to the club and is the only person to have this honour bestowed upon them.

Douglas was known for his sense of humour and generosity as well as his love of fishing, boating and the Kaipara harbour. He is survived by his wife, Nellie, four children and seven grandchildren. Gone fishing.



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The more obvious implication of this law was clearly apparent — that after March 1st 2012 it would be an offense to undertake such work as a builder, roofer, architect (or a number of other registered trades) without the correct certification. Builders who are allowed to undertake such work gained (at minimum) the name of Licensed Building Practitioner, an insignia which is now visible on the signs and company vehicles of many local professionals.

A lesser known part of the law is even more pertinent to those who are considering using cheap, unlicensed labour to undertake restricted work. This clause states that it is also an offense to knowingly engage an unlicensed person to undertake restricted work — meaning that the customer as well as the unlicensed tradesperson is liable under the law.

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It’s a sobering thought considering what is already at stake, but the simple answer is to always check the credentials of any person who you want to do work on your home or business. This is true for numerous other trades which may come under the umbrella of general building — it would be a foolish supervising builder indeed (even if they themselves are correctly accredited) who hires unregistered electricians, plumbers, drainlayers and the like to work on a project, if only for reasons of safety, not to mention the law.

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CARTERS DARGAVILLENORMANBY STREETPhone 09 439 3099www.carters.co.nz

If you have a building project on the go this spring or summer, a visit to Carters in Dargaville is a great place to start. Not only do new manager Joshua Monk and his helpful, friendly team have a huge range of building supplies and tools in store, they also have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share.

Josh joined the team at Carters at the beginning of October, and along with rep Scott Fowlie and a dedicated group of professionals he’s committed to helping hard-working locals get the job done right.

Whether you’re building your new home,

doing your seasonal farm maintenance, or embarking on some home DIY — the tools and supplies for jobs big and small are all to be found under one roof at Carters Dargaville.

Before you get underway with that building, renovation or farm fencing project, drop in and see Josh and the team at Carters. They’ll steer you in the right direction, with advice on materials, the latest technology, best equipment, safety and of course a great price!

Josh and the entire Carters Dargaville staff are proud to be supporting the trades, local business and the community.

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For those larger jobs, true peace of mind comes from having an easy-to understand, comprehensive contract. A contract puts down in writing exactly what to expect and what must be delivered, removing the chance of misunderstandings, communication breakdowns and acrimonious disputes. Rather than being seen as ‘unnecessary paperwork’, a good contract should be viewed by both parties as an agreement to facilitate the best result possible.

A good example of such a contract comes from Certified Builders, who offer the option of a HomeFirst builders’ guarantee with ten years of coverage. This comprehensive document covers not only the quality and fitness of workmanship, but also makes provision

of completion of the job should your first choice of builder be unable to continue (due to injury or illness, for example). Standards NZ have also produced a versatile and robust building contract which may be used for most building work. Finally, it’s always your option as a customer to draw up your own individual contract, after taking appropriate legal

advice. The other hugely

important document in the building process is the application for resource consent submitted very early in the process. The biggest change to this part of the building procedure also centres

on the new building law – consent documents now require you to provide the details of the correctly licensed builder who will oversee construction. Needless to say, consents are unlikely to be handed down for projects without the a properly accredited professional in charge!

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As well as the time and labour saving, the ADF system slashes cross-contamination among the herd — every cow at every milking receives clean liners. And the financial benefits aren’t

limited to simply promoting animal health; by removing the need to dip and flush the clusters manually there’s no chance of any being missed, and throughput is increased. It all means less time working in the shed and more time taking care of all those other vital jobs around the farm!

The ADF system is the first in the world to completely automate the dipping of cow’s teats and the flushing of liners — and the best news is that it is easy to install. A staggered installation can be arranged around milkings with no disruption to usual farm routines, meaning that there’s no drop in production as the new technology is brought online.

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Ray and Pam Hollis secured this unique rural development to benefit the environment, retain farm production and provide for rural living with Ray drawing on his vast experience as a farm consultant.

The vision was motivated by a concern about ad hoc and fragmented subdivision of rural land which often destroyed productive land use. Stand-alone lifestyle rural blocks have short ownership lifespans, typically three to five years, due to minimal returns on substantial labour and capital outlay.

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The Dargaville event has been rescheduled — brought forward by two weeks to run from Thursday, February 21 to Saturday February 23.

The better weather prospects are a bonus for the date change which was made so that exhibitors could travel between the Northland Field Days, Central District Field Days and South Island Agricultural Field Days without having to worry about conflicting dates for the events.

“Previously agricultural machinery manufacturers, rural service providers and other exhibitors and participants had to pick and choose which event they went to,” said Northland Field Days president, Lew Duggan.

“It becomes difficult for any company to get from the top of the North Island

February date for Field DaysWild and windy weather which each March has plagued the Northland Field Days might just be avoided next year

coordinator Meagan Edmonds says there has already been a lot of interest from exhibitors in the new dates.

“Many previous exhibitors have already registered for next year and there are quite a few new people as well.”

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to the bottom of the South Island to three world-class events in under a month, so two weeks between each of the events should give potential exhibitors plenty of time.’’

He also hopes the weather gods will appreciate the earlier date.

“The very first Northland Field Days was held during Cyclone Bola and we have had our fair share of wild weather since then. I’m confident that the weather will be kind between February 21 and 23 in 2013.”

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John deBoer and his team of skilled drivers and operators are no strangers to hard work and big jobs. When the task at hand calls for heavy haulage, hydraulic power or mighty machinery they are the ones to call all across the Kaipara.

With spring upon us there are innumerable tasks to take care of in the agricultural sector, and many of them are too much to handle with manpower alone. John and his team combine experience and skill with a fleet of powerful machines — trucks, tractors, diggers and more to tackle these tasks cost-effectively and swiftly.

If you’re in need of dams and drainage, John deBoer’s powerful diggers can shift the soil and sculpt the land. Want to upgrade those degraded races? John can help with quarrying, haulage and construction. And out in the fields his tractor and trailer units will be busy this spring, preparing the land for the big season ahead.

On the road the distinctive white and orange livery of deBoer trucks is a regular sight around the Kaipara, as they haul everything from topsoil to fertiliser, metal to sawdust. In fact, if you have a bulk load to move you can bet that John and his qualified drivers can find you a solution.

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About reapin’ wot ya sow?“Ya no Dog, the grass stops growin’

afta 28 days eh?”Now that staytmint froma Boss had

me rollin’ me eyes a bit, as we wuz snuggild down ina long grass under tha lee ofa ridge upa backa tha farm fer a bita smoko time. Tha westily wind was fair howlin, an I looked up and give the eye to a cupla herons flyin’ in froma harbour. They wuz acherly flying backwids.

We wuz sharin’ Boss’s ham sammich wen he made this startlin’ commint about grass not growin’. In my sperience, which is pretty long, grass duzzint stop growin’ ter order. But thena Boss went on.

“Ya see Dog, ole Jack, wot used ter do sum sheerin’ here, but busted his leg an’ his hip an’ stuff wen he fell offa tracta and got run over. He hada give up

werk an’ retire, and he got the pinshin. (Pinshin is wot tha guvmint gives old codgers ‘parently.)

“Well,” seda Boss. “There’s bin a hole lotta stuff ina papers ya git at tha cattil stop each day, wot sez computas is going haywire ina govmint. Speshly that WINZ outfit, anna ACC. Fact is, tha govmints callin’ in experts ta fix all its computa sistims.

“Well let me tel yer Dog, there’s

nothing wrong wiv sum computas ina govmint! Ole Jack went ta Ostraylia ta see his gran-kids, an he wuz away fer a cupla month. Win he got back, he gotta letta from tha Guvmint an’ it told him

what flite he left Orkland on, at wot time, and the same — ‘is flite numba and time win he came home agin.

“Sed he wuz outa tha country fer more than 28 days, ana Guvmint had take back sum of his munny, Ya see Dog, Jack had a wee allowince ta pay fer a bloke ta mow his lawns, cos’

he coodint do it.“But if he got that, he wuzzin’t

allowed it if he wuz outa kiwiland fer more’n 28 days. So tha Guvmint computas tracked ‘im

win he went ta see ‘is grandkids, an’ then docked ‘is ‘llowince.

“So Jack reckins that must proov that tha grass stops growin’ an’

duzzin need cuttin’ after 28 days eh?

“Just goes ta show wot them computas can do eh? Can’t keep nuthin’ secrit

anymore. But then acorse that cut’s both ways eh? Seems wot tha Guvmint’s

computas take in at one end, they spews out tha other. Yeah,

Dog, it’s all a bit like feedin’ tha pigs. Ya kin garintee that wen ya feed ‘em at wun end, ya gonna get…”

Well, Boss trailed off, like he duz win his flossify starts getting’ komplicated. But I gotta messij pritty clear.

Wot goes in, if its pig or a Govmint computa — it’s gunna come out ina end.

Cheers then.Billy

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Without our in-built healing systems our first health problem may well have been our last! The health issues that we experience are often the result of these repair processes not working properly or at worst even working against healing. When unwell we need to make sure these repair processes are able to work as well as possible. If not you may be consigning yourself to a lifetime of poor health.

Every health problem creates its own nutritional requirements. For example, people with inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis have a lower level of vitamin and mineral absorption because their digestive system has been compromised by the disease. This is especially true of some B vitamins, notably B12 and folic acid, vitamin D, calcium and zinc. These can be obtained from a good multi-nutritional supplement.

Additionally anti-inflammatory compounds such as those in acai, grape seed and turmeric can be useful if given in the right combinations and doses.

As an example of how this works in practice, I have been helping someone with arthritis, muscular pain and low energy. After investigation we found she had long standing arthritis and had developed statin myopathy.

This is the muscular weakness and pain from long term use of cholesterol lowering medications. These can also interfere with normal energy metabolism as they restrict co-enzyme Q10 needed for energy conversion within cell mitochondria. We made sure her diet was anti-inflammatory then added a broad spectrum multi-nutritional supplement plus a high grade CoQ10 supplement.

I have just spoken to her and after only two months she has had a major reduction in muscle and joint pain and has had a significant increase in her energy levels. While her results have been excellent there was nothing particularly difficult about what we did. We just identified the healing processes compromised by disease and medication then added these from both supplements and a good diet.

If you are unwell, it maybe your body telling you things are not well.

If things are not what you would want them to be it may pay to review what you are doing and then to implement measures to re-build your healing processes. Give me a call if you need help.

John Arts is the founder of Abundant Health Ltd. If you have questions or want a free health plan contact John on 0800 423559 or email [email protected]. You can join his weekly email newsletter at www.johnarts.co.nz or visit www.abundant.co.nz.

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“It’s what they call ‘the Peter Jackson effect’ — the politicians are very good at promoting it and movies are a cool thing to do, so we have piles and piles of students doing media studies, with no chance of a job, and with all the negative commentary around agriculture, we have less and less students signing up to do agricultural science degrees.”

When Ian studied agricultural science in the 1970s he says that the industry was thriving and farmers were perceived as ‘hard working good blokes’ and he believes the perception has changed in 2012 to ‘environmental monsters’.

“When the majority of people think about farmers they think about effluent going into the waterways and animal health and that’s what goes on the television. ‘Generation y’ likes to be liked. They like to be contributing to society in a constructive and positive way and if the dairy industry is akin to cigarette manufacture — why would they go there?”

He believes that there needs to be a serious attitude change to farming for the industry to continue, grow and prosper and attract newcomers.

“While you have that populist thinking that farming is always going to be bad for the environment people aren’t going to want to go into the industry. I actually think that we’re being given a bad rap — we’re being blamed for past misdeeds because we didn’t know they were misdeeds such as clearing kauri forests in the nineteenth century.”

Farming leader fears for future

Chairman of Farmers New Zealand, Ian Walker, is concerned that the negative flak against farmers and agriculture is pushing ‘generation y’ into ‘cooler’ industries

by Paul Campbell

“You actually don’t have to farm in conflict with the environment but in order to do that your efforts have to be recognised by the government and society. Sure there are some environmental vandals out there, but 98 percent of farmers in the industry want to sustainably manage their farm.”

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

ALL MOTOR home & caravan repairs & upgrades. Solar panels, extra batteries, fridges, ovens, toilets, LED lighting & plumbing needs. Ph: 09 439 3089.

BEKO UK’S number one appliance brand now instore — kitchen and laundry appliances on display now. McKay 100% Electrical. Phone 09 439 8305.

BRAKE PADS, large range in store, well priced. Auto One, Dargaville 09 439 8219.

BAR-B-QUE TIME! Check out the Masport range at Godfreys Chainsaws & Mowers. 3 Parore Street, Dargaville. Tel 09 439 8881.

CARPET, SHORT ends $89p/m +gst, 2m wide vinyl from $39p/m +gst. Call Christine at Kaipara Flooring 09 946 9886 or 021 515 415.

CULTIVATION PARTS oil, and blades — wide range, fast friendly service, over 20 year’s experience. Call Northland Machinery now 0800 699 688.

DRIVE BELTS, for cars and light commercials. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

FILTERS — Oil, air and fuel filters. Good prices. Auto One Dargaville 09 439 8219.

END OF Roll Specials. Vinyl and Carpet — Great range and Savings. Munn’s Flooring Xtra, 50 Normanby Street, Dargaville. Tel: 09 439 8868.

FOR SALE 2nd hand motorcycle. 2005 Honda CRF230. Top end rebuild & new clutch. $3,895.00 Incl GST. View at Randells Suzuki. Ph 09 439 6952.

SPRING IS HERE, time to roll those paddocks. 3mtr HD Paddock Rollers in stock now! Phone Kaipara Agri Centre 09 439 6544.

WANT TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS? Siteworks business — includes 4 ton digger, bobcat and truck plus client database. Phone today — 09 439 6426.


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Public NoticesARATAPU TAVERN & Hotel - this Friday 26th October Dan Collett & The Band performs. Delicious, affordable meals available 09 439 5923.

WINE & CHEESE Cruise aboard Daisy $20 p/head,includes 1st drink. Friday 26th October, 5:30 –7pm. Leave from the Boating Club. Bar available, No BYO. Ph: Sue Taylor 09 439 4975 email: [email protected] WEATHER PERMITTING.

PERMANENT PART time position available. Are you over 20 years old? Enjoy working sole charge in the evening and weekends and able to fill in extra shifts if required? If you are clean, tidy, honest & extremely reliable with a great bubbly, happy friendly personality; have recent retail experience & customer service experience; Have excellent communication & keyboard skills... If interested please send in a copy of your CV and covering letter to Blockbuster Dargaville, 3 Poto Street, Dargaville. Applications close5th November 2012.

Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 30 October 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 29 October 2012. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

For more information about the Department visit doc.govt.nz

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The Minister of Conservation as Fire Authority for all State areas in Whangarei and Kaipara Districts gives public notice that a restricted fire season of indefinite duration applies to:

•All State areas administered by the Department of Conservation within Whangarei and Kaipara districts; and

•AllfiresafetymarginsattachedtotheaboveStateareas(alllandoutsidetheStateareasthatiswithin1kmoftheboundaryoftheStateareas,unlessexcludedbynoticeintheGazette).

In all State areas administered by the Department, and within all fire safety margins attached to those State areas, it is an offence to light a fire in the open air at any time except pursuant to a written fire permit from a Rural Fire Officer.

The public are advised to contact their nearest Department of Conservation Office prior to lighting any fire in the open air to ascertain the location of State areas and fire safety margins. Failure to obtain a permit may result in prosecution.

For further information or to obtain a fire permit contact:KauriCoastAreaOffice: 150 Colville Road, Dargaville, phone 09 439 3450 WhangareiAreaOffice: 8A Kaka St, Whangarei, phone 09 470 3304 This notice is published pursuant to section 22(2) of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977.

Christopher Jenkins - Conservator Northland, acting under delegated authority from the Minister of Conservation.

Restricted Fire Season Notice

For more information about the Department visit doc.govt.nz

Bold Date: Character Style 1

The Minister of Conservation as Fire Authority for all State areas in Whangarei and Kaipara Districts gives public notice that a restricted fire season of indefinite duration applies to:

•All State areas administered by the Department of Conservation within Whangarei and Kaipara districts; and

•AllfiresafetymarginsattachedtotheaboveStateareas(alllandoutsidetheStateareasthatiswithin1kmoftheboundaryoftheStateareas,unlessexcludedbynoticeintheGazette).

In all State areas administered by the Department, and within all fire safety margins attached to those State areas, it is an offence to light a fire in the open air at any time except pursuant to a written fire permit from a Rural Fire Officer.

The public are advised to contact their nearest Department of Conservation Office prior to lighting any fire in the open air to ascertain the location of State areas and fire safety margins. Failure to obtain a permit may result in prosecution.

For further information or to obtain a fire permit contact:KauriCoastAreaOffice: 150 Colville Road, Dargaville, phone 09 439 3450 WhangareiAreaOffice: 8A Kaka St, Whangarei, phone 09 470 3304 This notice is published pursuant to section 22(2) of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977.

Christopher Jenkins - Conservator Northland, acting under delegated authority from the Minister of Conservation.

Restricted Fire Season Notice

You will be able to build lasting relationships.

You will have great communication skills.

You can work in a team environment.

You can demonstrate a go-getter attitude.

Please send your CV to: NorthSouth Multi Media, PO Box 474, Dargaville [email protected] Ph 09 439 6933

Sales RepresentativeDue to expansion NorthSouth Multi Media is looking for an enthusiastic sales rep to join the team. Your role will involve introducing businesses to the bene�ts of advertising in our publications.

If this is you come join the teamPinaki Sand

&Clean Fill

09 439 1505027 614 6309

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

Ruawai Homekills

LIFESTYLERKaipara

Classi� ed Advertising Call

09 439 6933

BRIGHT LEAF BARK MULCH

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Excellent moisture retention & weed

suppression

PH BERNIE09 439 6785

PLUMBING FITTINGSFull range of

Plumbing fittings available in store.

Trade/Retail welcome

09 439 6123Plumbing and Heating Centre102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

Public Notices

DARGAVILLE LIONS CLUB

YEARLY AUCTION

Sunday 4th November 2012 at 9.00am

Beach Road, Dargaville

WATER TANKS, PUMPS & SEPTIC TANKS:

Not sure what you’re after? Get the right advice

all at the right price at Plumbing and Heating Centre

– sales and installation –

09 439 6123 0800 326 123102 Jervois Street, Dargaville

To Let3 BDRM house & rumpus room. Ruawai country $180pw. Phone Paul 09 439 2577.

QUIET, SINGLE or couple required for recently redecorated 2 Bdrm cottage, with awesome river views on a quiet, No Exit Street at Te Kopuru $205 pw,Phone Warren 09 439 7018.Lost & Found

FOUND ON Marlborough Rd, Tutamoe, 2x female puppies approx 6 months old. Please Phone09 439 4578.

Nurseries & PlantsFRUIT & FARM Trees, Grown in the North for the North. Adams Nurseries, Connell Rd, Waipu, Phone 09 432 0121.

WHOLESALE PRICES direct to the public. Native and coastal tolerant plants are available from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. Make the most of the spring planting season and purchase in bulk. Great discounts for purchases of 50 plants or more. Delivery service available. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Located at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville. Enquiries welcome, phone 09 439 4223.

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

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

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

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Work WantedBLOCK LAYING and solid plastering. No job too small or big. Good rates. Phone John 09 431 5539 or 022 081 5317.

FOR PROFESSIONAL Insurance advice, Contact Adam Trimmer Nauman Ltd. 97 Victoria Street Dargaville, Phone 09 439 8897.

LYNDSEY BARGH Physiotherapists. Dargaville Monday to Friday. Maungaturoto Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Ruawai Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Phone 09 439 1656 for appointment.

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

Situations VacantEXPERIENCED MILKER required to milk 170 cows North of Dargaville. Accommodation available. Referees required. For more information contact 09 439 7188.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service.

Advice & complete money management if required. Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone 09 439 8592

DENISE CLARKToenail & Fingernail

Cutting Service

Phone09 439 6068

Garage SaleCARBOOT SALE Saturday 27th October. Sites available. AD Focus carpark. Phone Debra 09 439 8824 or 021 549 427.

ANGLICAN SPRING FAIRNOVEMBER 3RD 2012

DARGAVILLE TOWN HALL • 9AM START

Bargains For All

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Situations Vacant

DON’T DRINK ANDFRY!


Roper & Jones We put you first

roperandjones.co.nz 09 439 7295 Licensed under REAA 2008

Agents for

love your stuff

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Felicia Doornenbal 021 858 115rhoDa Morrison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912 rhoDa Morrison 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912 John PoWell 021 439 555

Spacious 2 bdrm cottage, master with semi ensuite. Lovely indoor/outdoor flow. Carport & garden shed. Short stroll to town.$235,000 reF 3115

Lovely near new 4 bedroom home in a quiet, cul-de-sac. Two separate living areas. Open plan kitchen. Fully fenced yard with a lovely BBQ area. Handy to all amenities. Double garage.Open Home Saturday 3rd November 10–11am$450,000reF 3123

Grazing block 25.3733ha (approx). 19 paddocks. 2.5ha (approx) native bush. Centrally raced. Road boundary. 2 bedroom home. Shade house. Orchard. Hay Barn. Implement Shed. Rolling contour.$489,000reF HL2046

Modern living 4 bedooms & 3 bathrooms. 6 garages. Great indoor outdoor flow with swimming pool. Handy to Dargaville, Baylys Beach & golf course. Set on 25acres more or less.

$630,000reF HL2045

Just a Hop, Skip & Jump from the beach. 3 bdrm home with open plan living. Large deck with sea views.$340,000reF 3074

213 Victoria street29 Phoenix Place 524 birch road – aruruascotty’s camp road7 Glinks Gully

rachael De Vries 021 943 900rachael De Vries 021 943 900

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Beautifully maintained 3 bdrm home, plus sunroom. Open plan living, sunny entertaining area. Fenced ½ acre section, established gardens, dble grge.$255,000 reF 3122

Tidy 3 bedroom villa, plus rumpus room. Huge barn/garage/workshop. On 8½ acres (approx) with own river access on no exit road.$339,000 reF HL2027

17 logan street Tangowahine settlement

Solid and spacious 140m2 on 1418m2 site next to farmland. Rural views. Handy to SH1.

$245,000reF 1360

Cosy cottage on gentle rolling land with beautiful harbour views. Peaceful surroundings. Call Rhoda.$289,000reF 1351

brynderwyn neems road – Tinopai

Gorgeous 98 year old transitional villa (renovated). 4 Spacious bedrooms, polished floors, alarmed, large fenced section. Large double garage.

$280,000reF 1306

This home has a huge double section, three bedrooms, one bathroom, a spa bath, decking, and a separate family room. Has rural views & huge potential.

$320,000reF 1217

Are you wanting absolute privacy with panoramic harbour views? Prolific birdlife, orchard, stunning native bush, architecturally designed house, mezzanine loft above triple-bay garage, workshop & hobby room. Phone Rhoda today!$605,000reF 1355

Refurbished, 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa. Extensive decking, rural views. 3 car garaging, woolshed, calf rearing shed, implement shed. Close to thriving Township.

$420,000 +gStreF 1346

Wow! This is it! Here is a freshly remodelled home at the beach. 4 double bedrooms, new kitchen, dining, lounge, bathrooms, huge decks and sea views. Downstairs is fully self contained.

$477,000reF 2630

norfolk Drive – Mangawhai 6 Whaka rd – Maungaturoto

Waterfront on Whakapirau Paparoa station road 6 baylys beach rd – baylys beach

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Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937 Michelle ToMlinson 027 339 5937

Private 4.2ha with brick, 4 bedrooms, ensuite, attached single grge plus double grge with sleepout and own toilet & shower. Flat to easy contour.$459,000 reF 1223

779m2 section located in Maungaturoto. Phone, power, sewerage and water connections to the boundary. Walking distance to shops.$65,000 reF 1176

Matakohe lifestyle hebe lane

sheila boon 027 498 5651 Jill Wilson 021 505 712 Jill Wilson 021 505 712 craiG cleMenT 021 461 668

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